DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

EIA REPORT FOR PROPOSED MANUFACTURING OF SYNTHETIC RESIN ADHESIVE

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DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

REPORT

For Proposed Project

“MANUFACTURING OF SYNTHETIC RESIN ADHESIVE”

By

M/S. DELL LAMINATE

Survey no. 22, plot no. 1, B/h. Pentagon Forgings, National Highway-27 (8B),atBharudi -360 311,Ta. Gondal, Dist. Rajkot, Gujarat, India

July, 2019

Conducted & Prepared By Prepared By

Green Circle Inc.

Integrated HSEQR Consulting Engineers, Scientists & Trainers An ISO: 9001, NABL/ISO: 17025, ISO14001, OHSAS: 18001 Certified Organization

CORPORATE OFFICE: Green Empire (Anupushpam), Beside Canara Bank, Nr. Yash Complex, Above Axis Bank, Gotri Main Road, VADODARA – 390 021, (Gujarat), India

E-mail: [email protected]

www.greencircleinc.com E: [email protected]


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UNDERTAKING

I, Bhavinkumar, Partner of M/s. DELL LAMINATE located atSurvey no. 22, plot no. 1, B/h. Pentagon Forgings, National Highway-27 (8B), at Bharudi -360311, Ta. Gondal, Dist. Rajkot, Gujarat, India, do hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report are factually correct and we will be responsible for any discrepancy in the EIA report.

We also undertake that content including information & data of the EIA report is own by us.

The above stated fact is true to the best of my knowledge.

Date: 17.08.2019 For, M/s. DELL LAMINATE

Place: Rajkot


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UNDERTAKING

I, Pradeep Joshi, Proprietor of M/s. Green Circle Inc. located at Green Empire (Anupushpam),

Above Axis Bank, Near Yash Complex, Gotri Main Road, Vadodara- 390021, do hereby

undertaking, that we have prepared EIA report for M/s. DELL LAMINATE located at Survey no.

22, plot no. 1, B/h. Pentagon Forgings, National Highway-27 (8B), at Bharudi -360 311,Ta.

Gondal, Dist. Rajkot, Gujarat, India as per Terms of Reference (ToR) prescribed wide letter no.IA-

J-11011/26/2019-IA-II (I).The stated ToRs have been complied and the data mentioned in the

EIA report are factually correct.

The above stated fact is true to the best of my knowledge.

Date: 17.08.2019 For, Green Circle, Inc.

Place: Vadodara


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Table of Contents

0.0 Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………………….i-v 1 Introduction and Background .................................................................................................... 22 1.1ProjectProponent ...................................................................................................................... 22 1.2Proposed Project ...................................................................................................................... 22 1.3Need of the Proposed Project and Its Importance to the Country .............................................. 22 1.4Purpose of the Study ................................................................................................................ 23 1.5Project Location ........................................................................................................................ 24 1.6Regulatory Framework .............................................................................................................. 25 1.7Scope and Methodology of the study ........................................................................................ 27 2Project Description ....................................................................................................................... 30 2.1Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 30 2.2Project Location ........................................................................................................................ 30 2.3Justification of Site Selection .................................................................................................... 33 2.4Details of Project Land and Plant Layout Capital ...................................................................... 34 2.5Capital Cost of the Expansion Proposed Project ....................................................................... 35 2.6Details of Products &Raw Material Consumption ...................................................................... 36 2.7Manufacturing Process ............................................................................................................. 37 2.8Raw Materials Requirement with Storageand Transportation Details ........................................ 46 2.9Solvent Requirement & Recovery System ................................................................................ 46 2.10Requirement of Resources ..................................................................................................... 46 2.11Potential and Proposed Control Measures .............................................................................. 49 3 Description of environment ..................................................................................................... 54 3.4Land use ................................................................................................................................... 60 3.5Hydrogeology ............................................................................................................................ 61 3.6Seismicity of the Study Area ..................................................................................................... 67 3.7Ground Water Resources ......................................................................................................... 67 3.8Meteorology .............................................................................................................................. 68 3.9Ambient Air Quality ................................................................................................................... 72 3.10Noise Environment .................................................................................................................. 78 3.11Water Quality ........................................................................................................................ 813 3.12Ground Water Quality: ............................................................................................................ 82 3.13Surface Water Quality: ............................................................................................................ 85 3.14Soil Environment ..................................................................................................................... 88 3.15Biological Environment............................................................................................................ 91 3.16Socioeconomic Environment ................................................................................................. 101 4Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ..................................................... 111 4.1Prelude ................................................................................................................................... 111 4.2Valued Environmental Components and Potential Impacts ..................................................... 111 4.2.1Potential Impacts during Project Operation………………………………………………..............111 4.3Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase Air Environment, Noise Environment, Land Environment, Solid and Hazardous waste, Site Security and Safety, Water Environment, Soil Environment, Socio- economic Environment, Health and Well-being of Construction Workers. ................................................................................................................. 112 4.4Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Operation phase ....................................... 113 Air Environment ........................................................................................................................... 113 5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES .......................................................................................... 123 5.1Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 123 5.2Project Details ......................................................................................................................... 123 5.3Site Alternative ........................................................................................................................ 123 5.4Alternative for Technologies .................................................................................................... 124 6 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM ........................................................................ 125 6.1Environmental Monitoring Program ......................................................................................... 125 6.2Objectives of Monitoring 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6.3Environmental Monitoring Program ......................................................................................... 125 6.4Monitoring Equipment and Consumables ................................................................................ 126 6.5Environmental Budget ............................................................................................................. 127 6.6Corporate Environment Policy ................................................................................................ 127 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES ...................................................................................................... 1289 7.1RISK ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................................. 129 Objective of the study .................................................................................................................. 129 SCOPE OF THE STUDY ............................................................................................................. 129 7.1.1METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR QUANTITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT (QRA)……….....130 Failure or ineffectiveness of the controls can lead to hazardous situation in any industry handling potentially hazardous materials. Following factors govern the severity of consequence of the loss of containment. ................................................................................................................................ 130 7.1.2Software used………………………………………………………………………………...............133 7.1.3Hazards & Damage Criteria of Materials…………………………………………………..............135 7.1.4Hazards Associated with Explosives Chemicals………………………………………………......136 7.1.5Hazards Associated with Toxic Materials…………………………………………………….........137 7.1.6Consequence Analysis………………………………………………………………………............138 7.1.7Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………….............147 7.1.8Proposed Control Measures……………………………………………………………….. .............147 7.1.9Mitigation Measures…………………………………………………………………………............147 7.1.10REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………………...........148 7.2DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN…………………………………………………………………..149 7.2.1INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN………………………………….........149 7.2.2Objective………………………………………………………………………………………….........149 7.2.3Definition and scope…………………………………………………………………………….........150 7.2.4Methodology……………………………………………………………………………………….......150 7.2.5Level of disasters……………………………………………………………………………..............151 7.2.6Information on risk evaluation preliminary hazard analysis………………………………...........151 7.2.7Disaster preparedness……………………………………………………………………….............154 7.2.8Emergency Organization…………………………………………………………………….............154 7.2.9Plant Assembly Points……………………………………………………………………….............155 7.2.10Emergency Control Centre (ECC)…………………………………………………………..........155 7.2.11Medical Services and First Aid……………………………………………………………….........155 7.2.12Transport and Evacuation Arrangements………………………………………………..............156 7.2.13Communication and help from external emergency services ………………………………....156 7.2.14Other Arrangements………………………………………………………………………..............157 7.2.15Emergency Action…………………………………………………………………………. .............157 7.2.17Safety and mitigating measures……………………………………………………………...........160 7.2.18Health, Safety and Environmental Protection………………………………………………........161 7.2.19Training and rehearsing……………………………………………………………………….........163 8PROJECT BENEFITS .............................................................................................................. 1668 8.1Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………...........167 8.2Employment Potential………………………………………………………………………….............167 8.3Improvement in Physical & Social Infrastructure……………………………………………............167 8.4Other Tangible Benefits………………………………………………………………………. .............168 8.5Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER)…………………………………………………........169 9 ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS ................................................... 1691 9.1Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis…………………………………………………………............170 10 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN.............................................................................. 171 10.1Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………............171 10.2Objective of Environmental Management Plan……………………………………………...........172 10.3Components of EMP…………………………………………………………………………...........172 10.3.1Environmental Management Systems (EMS)………………………………………….. ............172 10.3.2Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)………………………………………………….........172 10.3.3Environmental Management Cell (EMC)………………………………………………..............173


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10.4Environmental Management Plan of Proposed Project………………………………………......173 10.4.1Environment management during construction phase…………………………………............174 10.4.2Environment management during operational phase forproposed……………………............174 11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION .............................................................................................. 187 12 DISCLOSURE BY CONSULTANT ....................................................................................... 189


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List of Tables

Table 1:Regulatory Framework ...................................................................................................... 25 Table 2 Scope of Study .................................................................................................................. 29 Table 3: Environmental Aspects .................................................................................................... 34 Table 4: Area Break Up ................................................................................................................. 34 Table 5: List of Industries ............................................................................................................... 35 Table 6: Capital Cost of Proposed Project ..................................................................................... 35 Table 7: Details of Products & Raw Material Consumption ............................................................ 36 Table 8: Details of Raw Material Storage ....................................................................................... 46 Table 9: Details of Power Consumption ......................................................................................... 47 Table 10: Details of Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation as per Consent ................... 47 Table 11: Details of Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation .............................................. 47 Table 12: Fuel Consumption Details .............................................................................................. 48 Table 13: Details of Manpower ...................................................................................................... 48 Table 14: Details of Plant Machineries ........................................................................................... 49 Table 15: Stream Wise Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation ......................................... 49 Table 16: Details of Effluent Treatment Units ................................................................................. 52 Table 17 Technical Details of Evaporator....................................................................................... 52 Table 18 Stream Wise Quality of Effluent....................................................................................... 52 Table 19 Details of Flue Gas Stacks .............................................................................................. 53 Table 20 Hazardous Waste Details ................................................................................................ 53 Table 21 Location Details, Period and Methodology of Baseline Data Generation ......................... 55 Table 22 Table showing land use of the study are (10 km Radius) ................................................ 61 Table 23 Hydrogeological Characteristics of the Aquifers .............................................................. 63 Table 24 Meteorological Data (2018) ............................................................................................. 69 Table 25 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations ........................................................................ 73 Table 26 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results (24-hour average) .............................................. 74 Table 27 National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Methods of Measurement........................... 75 Table 28 Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Locations ................................................................... 79 Table 29 Applicable Noise Standards ............................................................................................ 81 Table 30 Ground Water Sampling Locations .................................................................................. 83 Table 31 Ground Water Quality in the Study Area ......................................................................... 84 Table 32 Surface Water Sampling Locations ................................................................................. 86 Table 33 Surface Water Quality in the Study Area ......................................................................... 86 Table 34 Standard Water Quality Criteria....................................................................................... 87 Table 35 Soil Sampling Locations .................................................................................................. 89 Table 36 Physiochemical Characteristics of Soil ............................................................................ 90 Table 37 List of Flora in the Study Area ......................................................................................... 92 Table 38 List of Fauna ................................................................................................................... 97 Table 39 List of butterflies in and around the study area ................................................................ 99 Table 40 List of amphibians recorded in the study area ............................................................... 100 Table 41 List of reptiles recorded in the study area ...................................................................... 100 Table 42 Mammals recorded in the study area ............................................................................ 101 Table 43 List of villages present in the study area ........................................................................ 102 Table 44 Village-wise details of Population .................................................................................. 103 Table 45 Social Distribution ......................................................................................................... 105 Table 46 Literacy Rate ................................................................................................................. 106 Table 47 Occupational Pattern ..................................................................................................... 108 Table 48 Construction Phase impacts & Its Mitigation Measures ................................................. 112 Table 49 Ground level Concentration of PM in μg/m3 .................................................................. 114 Table 50 Ground level Concentration of SO2 in μg/m3 ................................................................ 116 Table 51 Ground level Concentration of NOX in μg/m3 ............................................................... 117 Table 52 Particular Proposed Technology Alternatives ................................................................ 124 Table 53 EnvironmentalMonitoring Plan (During Operational Phase) ........................................... 126


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Table 54 Budget Allocation for Environmental Management ........................................................ 127 Table 55: Budget Allocation for Social Upliftment Year ................................................................ 127 Table 56: Chemical Storage......................................................................................................... 129 Table 57: Fatal radiation Exposure level ...................................................................................... 136 Table 58: Overpressure Damage Criteria ..................................................................................... 136 Table 59: Properties of the chemicals .......................................................................................... 138 Table 60: Environment management during construction phase .................................................. 174 Table 61: Details of Plant Species in Greenbelt ........................................................................... 177 Table 62: Details of Rain Water Harvesting ................................................................................. 181 Table 63: Budgetary allocation towards Environmental Management for proposed ..................... 185

List of Figures

Figure .1 Project Location Map ...................................................................................................... 24 Figure .2 Photograph of the Project Site ........................................................................................ 25 Figure .3 Methodology of EIA Study ............................................................................................... 28 Figure .1 Index Map ....................................................................................................................... 31 Figure .2 : Google Map Showing 2,5 & 10 km radius from the Project Site ................................... 32 Figure .3 Google Map Showing 10 km radius from the Project Site ................................................ 33 Figure .4 Plant Layout .................................................................................................................... 50 Figure .5 Water Balance Diagram .................................................................................................. 50 Figure .6 Schematic Flow Diagram of Effluent Treatment Plant ..................................................... 51 Figure .1 Location Map of Study area ............................................................................................ 53 Figure .2 :Contour Map of Study area ............................................................................................ 55 Figure .3 Table Showing Land Use of the Study Area (10 km Radius) ........................................... 56 Figure .4 Depth to water level map for the pre-monsoon period 2012 ............................................ 64 Figure .5 Depth to water level map for the post-monsoon period 2012 .......................................... 65 Figure .6 Seismic Zone of Gujarat State ........................................................................................ 67 Figure .7 Ground Water Resources of Gujarat ............................................................................... 68 Figure .8 Wind Rose (January’19 to March’19) .............................................................................. 71 Figure .9 Google Image showing Ambient Air Monitoring Locations............................................... 73 Figure .10 Graphical representation of PM10 concentration at different locations .......................... 76 Figure .11 Graphical representation of PM2.5 concentration at different locations ......................... 76 Figure .12 Graphical representation of SO2 concentration at different locations ............................ 77 Figure .13 Graphical representation of NOX concentration at different locations............................ 77 Figure .14 Google Image showing Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations ........................................ 79 Figure .15 Graphical Representation of Day time Noise Level in the study area ............................ 80 Figure .16 Graphical Representation of Night time Noise Level in the study area .......................... 80 Figure .17 Google Image showing Ground Water Monitoring Locations ......................................... 82 Figure .18 Google Image showing Surface Water Monitoring Locations ........................................ 85 Figure .19 Google Image showing Soil Sampling Location ............................................................ 89 Figure .20 Villages within 10 km radius ........................................................................................ 102 Figure .21 Population of the study area ....................................................................................... 104 Figure .22 Social profile of the study area .................................................................................... 106 Figure .23 Population Literacy of the study area .......................................................................... 107 Figure .24 Occupational Pattern of the study area ....................................................................... 109 Figure .25 Consequence analysis; Event Tree Analysis for release of flammable liquid. .............. 165 Figure 26 Environmental Management Cell ................................................................................. 173


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List of Annexure

Annexure-1: NABET certificate Annexure-2: Land document Annexure-3: ToR Letter Annexure-4: CTE/CTO Letter Annexure-5: CTE/CTO Compliance Annexure-6: Baseline Monitoring Photographs Annexure-7: MSDS Annexure-8: Toposheet Annexure-9: Present Online Application Status Annexure-10: EC to CTE Fees Receipt


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TOR

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COMPLIANCE


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TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) COMPLIANCE

Point wise compliance of the TOR points issued by EAC, MoEF& CC, and New Delhi vide

their letter no. for manufacturing of Melamine formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde

Resin, Cardanol Phenol Formaldehyde Resin & Urea Formaldehyde Resins at Survey No.

22, Plot No. 1, Taluka : Gondal& District: Rajkot, Gujarat.

A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance is as given below:

Note: No additional ToR has been received.

Sr.

No. ToR Points Compliance Status

Standard ToR prescribed by MoEF& CC

1. Executive Summary Noted

2. Introduction

i. Details of the EIA Consultant including

NABET accreditation Attached as Annexures I

ii. Information about the project proponent Chapter 1 section- 1.1

Page No.22

iii. Importance and benefits of the project Chapter 1 section-1.3

Page No.22

3. Project Description

i. Cost of project and time of completion. Chapter 2 section-2.5

Page No. 35

ii. Products with capacities for the proposed

project.

Chapter 2 section-2.6

Page No. 36

iii.

If expansion project, details of existing products with capacities and whether adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if any.

It is new project so capacities of

the existing unit will not be there.


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iv. List of raw materials required and their source

along with mode of transportation.


Page No.46

v. Other chemicals and materials required with

quantities and storage capacities


Page No.46

vi. Details of Emission, effluents, hazardous

waste generation and their management.

Chapter 2 section-2.11.5

Page No.53

vii.

Requirement of water, power, with source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, man-power requirement (regular and contract).

Chapter 2 section-2.11.1

Page No. 49

viii.

Process description along with major equipment’s and machineries, process flow sheet (quantative) from raw material to products to be provided.


Page No.37 -45

Details of Machineries- Section

2.10.5

Page No.48

ix. Hazard identification and details of proposed

safety systems.

Chapter-7 Section 7.1.4

Page No.136

x. Expansion/modernization proposals:

c.

Copy of all the Environmental Clearance(s) including Amendments thereto obtained for the project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests as per circular dated 30th May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances including Amendments shall be provided. In addition, status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing I existing operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report.

Not Applicable

d. In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance, reasons for not taking EC under the provisions of the EIA

Proposed project has obtained CTO from GPCB for laminated Sheets. This Products


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Notification 1994 and/or EIA Notification 2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate (in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005-2006) obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to the conditions of consents from the SPCB shall be submitted.

Laminated sheets did not require EC. Compliance of the CTO is attached as Annexure-5.

4. Site Details

i.

Location of the project site covering village, Taluka/Tehsil, District and State, Justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were considered.

Chapter 2, Table 2.2,

Sec. 2.3

Page No 32, 34

ii.

A toposheet of the study area of radius of 10km and site location on 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet. (including all eco-sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive places)

Attached as Annexure -8

iii. Details w.r.t. option analysis for selection of

site

Chapter 5, Section 5.3

Page No.123

iv. Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of

the site.

Chapter 1,Section 1.5

Page No.24

v. Google map-Earth downloaded of the project

site.

Chapter 2 ,Fig. 3,4,5

Page No.31,32,33

vi.

Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If located within an Industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of unit within the Industrial area/Estate.

Chapter 2,Fig. 6

Page No.35

vii.

Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing, show photographs of plantation/greenbelt, in particular.

Attached as Annexure-VI

viii. Land use break-up of total land of the project site (identified and acquired), government/ private - agricultural, forest, wasteland, water

Chapter 2, Table 4

Page 34


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bodies, settlements, etc. shall be included. (not required for industrial area)

ix.

A list of major industries with name and type within study area (10km radius) shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area

Chapter 2, Table 5

Page 35

x. Geological features and Geo-hydrological

status of the study area shall be included.


Page No.55

xi.

Details of Drainage of the project up to 5km radius of study area. If the site is within 1 km radius of any major river, peak and lean season river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data of the past 30 years. Details of Flood Level of the project site and maximum Flood Level of the river shall also be provided. (mega green field projects)

Chapter 7

Section 7.2.14

Page No.157

xii.

Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition is not complete, stage of the acquisition process and expected time of complete possession of the land.

Attached as Annexure II

xiii. R&R details in respect of land in line with

state Government policy. Not Applicable

05. Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):

i.

Permission and approval for the use of forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department. (if applicable)

Not Applicable

ii.

Land use map based on High resolution satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects involving forest land more than 40 ha)

Not Applicable

iii. Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with latest status shall be submitted.

Not Applicable

iv.

The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or

Not Applicable


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comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.

v.

Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study area.

Not Applicable

vi.

Copy of application submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife.

Not Applicable

6. Environmental Status

i.

Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site-specific micrometeorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall.

Chapter 3, Table 24

Page No.69

ii.

AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and other parameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The monitoring stations shall be based CPCB guidelines and take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests.

Chapter 3, Table 26

Page No.74

iii.

Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in the NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with - min., max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations should be provided as an annexure to the EIA Report.

Chapter 3, Table 26

Page No.74

iv.

Surface water quality of nearby River (100m upstream and downstream of discharge point) and other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEF&CC guidelines.

Chapter 3

Table no 34

Page No.87

v. Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF&CC, if yes give details.

NA

vi. Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included.

Chapter 3, Table 31

Page No.84

vii. Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within

the study area.

Chapter 3, Table 28

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viii. Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines.

Chapter 3, Table 36

Page No.90

ix.

Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for transportation of materials, additional traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangement etc.

Chapter 3 section 3.15, Table-

3.28

x.

Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) existing in the study area shall be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species. If Schedule- I fauna are found within the study area, a Wildlife Conservation Plan shall be prepared and furnished.


Page No.109,110

xi. Socio-economic status of the study area. Chapter 3, Section 3.16

Page No.101

7. Impact and Environment Management Plan

i.

Assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. In case the project is located on a hilly terrain, the AQIP Modelling shall be done using inputs of the specific terrain characteristics for determining the potential impacts of the project on the AAQ. Cumulative impact of all sources of emissions (including \ transportation) on the AAQ of the area shall be assessed. Details of the model used and the input data used for modelling shall also be provided. The air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location of project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any.

Chapter 4 Section 4.4

Page No.113-119

ii. Water Quality modelling - in case of

discharge in water body

There is no discharge of water

as it is ZLD.

iii.

Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment shall be assessed and provided. In this regard, options for transport of raw materials and finished products and wastes

Chapter 4

Section 4.3

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(large quantities) by rail or rail-cum road transport or convey or cum- rail transport shall be examined.

iv.

A note on treatment of wastewater from different plant operations, extent recycled and reused for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and treated effluent to meet the prescribed standards of discharge under E (P) Rules.

Chapter 2

Section:2.11.1

Page No.49

v. Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet standards.

Chapter 2

Section 2.11.2

Page No.52

vi. Measures for fugitive emission control

Chapter 10

Section 10.4

Page No.174-176

vii.

Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and management. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste in cement plant shall also be included. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation.

Chapter 2

Section 2.11.5

Page No.53

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

Not Applicable

ix.

Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than 1,500 trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. shall be included. The green belt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated.

Chapter 10

Section 10.5

Page No.177

x.

Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site shall be submitted to harvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and also to use for the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and

Chapter 10

Section 10.6

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reduce the water requirement from other sources.

xi. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures shall be included.

Chapter 10

Table 63

Page No.185

xii. Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted.


Page No.126

xiii.

Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) Preparedness and Emergency Management Plan including Risk Assessment and damage control. Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster Management Plan.

Chapter 7

8. Occupational health

i. Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and casual workers

Plan: Chapter 10

Section 10.7

Page No.182

Budget Allocation: Chapter 6

Table 6.5

Page No.127

ii.

Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers' health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre-placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of above mentioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise.

Chapter 7

iii.

Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of hazards and whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of the workers can be preserved,

Not Applicable as it is new

plant.


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iv. Annual report of health status of workers with special reference to Occupational Health and Safety.

We will arrange to checkout

periodical/annual health status

of workers with reference to

Occupational Health.

9. Corporate Environment Policy

i.

Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report.

At present, we have not laid down environment policy. We will certainlylay down such a policy.

ii.

Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA.

At present, we have not laid down environment policy. Nevertheless, weshall see to it thatEnvironmental Policy that we have frozen will bring things into focus and any future issues relatedto the environment.

iii.

What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions? Details of this system may be given.

Chapter 6

Section 6.6

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iv.

Does the company have system of reporting of non-compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report

At present, we have not set-up such system. However, we shall definitely set up a system to report such issues to board of directors, shareholders as well as stakeholders.

10.

Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to the labor force during construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers during operation phase.

All facilities like sanitation, fuel, restroom etc to be provided to the labor force during construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers during operation phase.

11. Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC)

i.

Adequate funds (at least 2.5 % of the project cost) shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound action plan shall be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated upon.

Details provided in Chapter 10


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12.

Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any Court of Law Against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be included. Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, details thereof and compliance/ATR to the notice(s) and present status of the case.

No litigation is pending from the

court case.

13. 'A tabular chart with index for point wise

compliance of above TOR. Complied

SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Details on solvents to be used, measures for solvent recovery and for emissions control.

Chapter 2

Section 2.9

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2. Details of process emissions from the proposed unit and its arrangement to control.

There is no process emission

3.

Ambient air quality data should include VOC, other process-specific pollutants* like NH3*, chlorine*, HCl*, HBr*, H2S*, HF*,etc.,(*-as applicable)

Chapter 3

Table 26

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4. Work zone monitoring arrangements for hazardous chemicals.

Work Zone Monitoring will be

carried out as per Gujarat

Factory Rules.

5. Detailed effluent treatment scheme including segregation of effluent streams for units adopting 'Zero' liquid discharge.

Chapter 2

Section 2.11.1(B)

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6. Action plan for odour control to be submitted. Not Applicable

7.

A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with cement manufacturers indicating clearly that they co-process organic solid/hazardous waste generated.

Not Applicable


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8. Authorization/Membership for the disposal of liquid effluent in CETP and solid/hazardous waste in TSDF, if any.

We will be sending Evaporation

salts to TSDF site. Applied for

Membership of the same.

9. Action plan for utilization of MEE/dryers salts.

We will be sending Evaporation

salts to TSDF site. Applied for

Membership of the same.

10. Material Safety Data Sheet for all the Chemicals are being used/will be used.

Attached as Annexure-VII

11. Authorization/Membership for the disposal of solid/hazardous waste in TSDF.

Applied for TSDF membership

12. Details of incinerator if to be installed. Not Applicable

13.

Risk assessment for storage and handling of hazardous chemicals/solvents. Action plan for handling & safety system to be incorporated.

Chapter 7,section 7.2.20

Page No. 163-164

14. Arrangements for ensuring health and safety of workers engaged in handling of toxic materials.

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 ProjectProponent

The details of the Promoters and their Background are given as below:

Sr. No. Name of the Partner Background

1. Chiragkumar Chandubhai Makadia Sells and Marketing

2. Bhavinkumar Gandubhai Manvar Finance

3. Vimalkumar Mansukhbhai Manvar Plant Control/

Technical Management 4. Mahendrabhai Mansukhbhai Manvar

1.2 Proposed Project

M/s. Dell Laminate is proposing their unit manufacturing capacity of Phenol

Formaldehyde Resin, Melamine Formaldehyde Resin,Urea Formaldehyde

Resin,Cardanol Phenol Formaldehyde Resin & Laminated Sheets at Survey no. 22, plot

no. 1, B/h. Pentagon Forgings, National Highway-27 (8B), at Bharudi -360 311,Ta.

Gondal, Dist. Rajkot, Gujarat, India

1.3 Need of the Proposed Project and Its Importance to the Country

Resins are used predominately in the wood based product manufacturing industry as

adhesives. Growth of the resin market is strongly correlated to construction/modelling

activity (which accounts for over 50% of consumption), and to a lesser degree, to the

automotive industry.

The products like these Resins (Urea Formaldehyde, Melamine Formaldehyde, and

Cardanol Phenol Formaldehyde & Phenol Formaldehyde) are mainly used to

manufacture Laminated Sheets. These sheets have good market demand to develop the

home and office for furniture to meet the current and future market demand.

The Indian plywood and laminates industry manufactures various engineered woods like

plywood, laminates, MDF and veneers. Plywood is the most demanded product of the

industry followed by laminates.

The market for plywood and laminates is mainly driven by increasing demand from

housing market. The demand has increased due to growing significance of new

construction industry. Plywood and laminates have become an indispensable part of big

and evolving markets like real estate market, furniture market, modular kitchen market

as well as the flooring market. The increased demand in these markets triggers the

demand in the plywood and laminates markets. Apart from this, increasing urban

population, rising per capita income and a gradual shift towards non-food industry are

other key factors driving the growth of plywood and laminates industry in India. Further,

theimplementation of Goods and service Tax (GST) has provided an impetus to plywood

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India has now more than 200 laminates producing establishment that includes every kind

of laminates. The top brands with strong market foundation have expanded their

capacities during last 3 to 4 years, sighting rise in domestic and international demand.

The massive surge in Laminates manufacturing capacity has also happened in the

country and 18 percent tax slab has boosted the morale of industry as well as stockiest

across the country and regions.

1.4 Purpose of the Study

M/s. Dell Laminate has obtained No Objection Certificate (NOC/CTE) & Consent to

Operate (CTO) from Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for manufacturing of

laminated sheets using ready made resins at Survey no. 22, plot no. 1, B/h. Pentagon

Forgings, National Highway-27 (8B),at Bharudi -360 311,Ta. Gondal, Dist. Rajkot,

Gujarat, India.The project proponent has now planned to manufacture resin on its own

rather than procuring the the same from open market to make the project of laminated

sheet manufacturing economically viable.

The products like Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin, and

Urea Formaldehyde Resins &Cardanol Phenol Formaldehyde Resins fall under

Category 5(f) as stated in Environment Impact Assessment Notification Published on

14th September, 2006. Further, the location of the proposed project is outside notified

industrial estate and it does not fall in Small Scale Industrial Unit criteria as per the

Notification under 25th June 2014. Hence, project proponent has to obtain Environment

Clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), New

Delhi.

As per the requirements of the notification, an application was submitted to Ministry of

Environment and Forest on dated 25.01.2019 along with Form-1, Pre-Feasibility Report

and Draft terms of Reference (ToR). After this ToR Letter was issued by MoEF&CC, ToR

wide letter no. IA-J-11011/26/2019-IA-II (I)

The purpose of the preparation of Environment impact Assessment (EIA) report is not

only to obtain Environment Clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate

Change, New Delhi, but also to understand the likely impacts and to take Environment

Protection/Management measures during and after commissioning of the project.


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1.5 Project Location

The proposed project is to be located at Survey no. 22, plot no. 1, B/h. Pentagon

Forgings, National Highway-27 (8B), at Bharudi -360 311, Ta. Gondal, Dist. Rajkot,

Gujarat, IndiaIt is situated at Latitude: 22°4'1.64"N Longitude: 70°46'26.34"E.Nearest

major city Gondal which is 12.44 kms far from the project site in South direction.

Point Latitude Longitude

Project Site 22° 4'1.64"N 70°46'26.34"E

A. 22° 4.016'N 70° 46.451'E

B. 22° 4.043'N 70° 46.442'E

C. 22° 4.042'N 70° 46.428'E

D. 22° 4.015'N 70° 46.437'E

Figure 1: Project Location Map


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1.6 Regulatory Framework

The proposed project will abide and function under the purview of the following Rules,

Acts & Regulations which are formulated by the government to protect environment and

maintain good environmental conditions.

Table 1: Regulatory Framework

Sr. No.

Legal Instrument (Type, Ref., Year)

Concern Authority or

Bodies Applicability

1 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and its subsequent amendments

CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC

Air emission from stack attached to Boiler, TFH & D.G. set Process Gas Emission from Laminated Sheet Dryer

2 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and its subsequent amendments

CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC

Wastewater generation from industrial activities as well as from domestic activities.

3 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975 and its subsequent amendments

CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC

Wastewater generation from industrial activities as well as from domestic activities.

4

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 & Environmental (Protection) Rules, 1986 and their subsequent amendments

Ministry of Environment and Forests, & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC.

Production of Synthetic Organic Chemicals (Resins)

5 Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016

MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCB/UTPCC, DGFT, Port Authority and Customs Authority

Generation of Solid & Hazardous Wastes from industrial activities.

6 Manufacture Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 amended 2000

MoEF&CC, Chief Controller of Imports and Exports, CPCB, SPCB/UTPCC, Chief Inspector of Factories, Chief Inspector of Dock Safety, Chief

Storage of hazardous chemicals within the plant premises.


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Sr. No.




Inspector of Mines, AERB, Chief Controller of Explosives, District Collector or District Emergency Authority, CEES under DRDO

7 Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996

Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Chief Controller of Imports and Exports, CPCB, SPCB/UTPCC, Chief Inspector of Factories, Chief Inspector of Dock Safety, Chief Inspector of Mines, AERB, Chief Controller of Explosives, District Collector or District Emergency Authority, CEES under DRDO.

Storage of hazardous chemicals within the plant premises.

8 EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments

MoEF&CC, SPCB/UTPCC

Production of Synthetic Organic Chemicals (Resins)

9

Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 amended 1992 & Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 and its subsequent amendments

MoEF&CC, District Collector

Industrial units manufacturing chemical products and requirement of 70 workers

10 The Factories Act, 1948

Ministry of Labour, DGFASLI and Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health/Factories Inspectorate

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Sr. No.




11 The Explosive Act ,1884

Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Explosives)

Storage of Methanol (to be used for viscosity adjustment of resins)

12 Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and its amendments

CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC

Noise may be generated due to industrial activities.

1.7 Scope and Methodology of the study

The EIA study includes determination of baseline conditions, assessment of the Impacts

on the environment due to the construction and operation of the project and making

recommendations on the preventive measures to be taken, to minimize the impact on

the environment to acceptable levels. A suitable post-study monitoring program will be

outlined. Environment Management Plan will be given based on the emissions and

feasibility report. As per the guidelines, the generic structure of EIA is considered as

mentioned in EIA notification dated 14th September, 2006. The scope of study based on

MoEF&CC/CPCB guidelines is tabulated below:


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Figure 2: Methodology of EIA Study


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Table 2 Scope of Study

Environmental Aspects

No. of Locations Observations

Meteorology - One season site specific meteorological status of the study was carried out for prediction of ground level concentration in All the direction (Up Wind, Down Wind & Cross Wind).

Ambient Air Quality 08

The prevailing ambient air quality status was established through a network of stations monitored during the period of March - 2019 to May - 2019. The ambient air quality monitoring as per the parameters prescribed in TOR was carried out within the study area of 10 km. Prediction of impacts on air quality due to proposed operations were carried out through application of air quality models.

Water 08

The water quality data with respect to physicochemical, biological parameters and heavy metals were analyzed to established baseline water quality of study area of 10 km. The wastewater generation, its characterization and management were carried out which was used in assessing the impact of the project on water environment.

Noise 08 Noise level measurements were carried out around the project site, data were also analyzed for establishing baseline status of noise and it was used in assessing the impact of the project on noise & vibration environment.

Soil 08 Soil samples were collected and have been analyzed to understand nutrient status as well as assessing the impact of the project on soil environment.

Ecology -- Flora and fauna species was listed based on the available secondary information. Study of flora and fauna was carried out within 10 km radius around the proposed project.

Geology & Geohydrology

-- Geological and geo-hydrological investigation work has been carried out in and around the study area to know the status of the study area.

Risk and Hazard Analysis

-- Risk Assessment study has been carried out to evaluate risk, assess its impact associated to the proposed project activity --and plan the appropriate action to control risk by the most economical means.

Socio-economic data --

Existing baseline status of the socio-economic profile of the study area with reference to demographic structure, provision of basic amenities, health status incorporating economic pattern in the nearby rural areas (10 km radius) were undertaken, it was used in assessing the impact of the project on socio-economic environment.


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CHAPTER 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Introduction

M/S. DELL LAMINATE is proposing to increase the manufacturing capacity of Melamine

Formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin,Urea Formaldehyde Resin &

Cardanol Phenol Formaldehyde Manufacturing of Cardanol Phenol Formaldehyde,

Melamine Formaldehyde, Phenol Formaldehyde & Urea Formaldehyde Resins are

covered under Category 5(f) ‘A’ as per the EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent

amendments.

2.2 Project Location

The proposed project site is located at Survey no. 22, plot no. 1, B/h. Pentagon Forgings,

National Highway-27 (8B), at Bharudi -360 311, Ta. Gondal, Dist. Rajkot, Gujarat, India.

Coordinates of the proposed project site are:

Latitude : 22° 4'1.64"N

Longitude : 70°46'26.34"E

The index map is given in Figure 2.1. Google map showing surrounding area in 2, 5 &10

km radius from the project site are given as Figure 2.2.


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India Map Gujarat Map

Project Site Kotda Sangani

Figure 3: Index Map


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Figure 4: Google Map showing 2, 5, 10 kms of project site


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Figure 5: Google Map showing 10 km radius from the Project Site

2.3 Justification of Site Selection

The unit is located at Survey no. 22, plot no. 1, B/h. Pentagon Forgings, National

Highway-27 (8B),atBharudi -360 311,Ta. Gondal, Dist. Rajkot, Gujarat, India and site

selection was guided by many factors like infrastructure, availability of land, water

sources, fuel, transportation, power availability etc.

Specific site selection criteria for the existing project are given below:

The project site is highly developed with all basic infrastructure facilities such as proximity to man power, electricity, water supply, transportation, telecommunication systems etc.

Proposed project site is approximately 0.02 km away from national highway no. 8B which is well connected to other state highways as well as national highway. Transport facilities for all over India are sound at project site.

The project site is intended for the industrial purpose and thus no displacement of population will take place.

There is no protected area notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act (1972) &Eco sensitive area notified under the Environment (Protection) Act- 1986 exists within 10 km radius areas from the project site.

The requisite skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour from local area would be easily available.

Salient features in the surroundings area of the existing site as well as infrastructure

availability with approximate aerial distance and direction are as given below:


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Table 3: Environmental Aspects

Sr. No

Important Features Description

1 Locations

Survey no. 22, plot no. 1, B/h. Pentagon

Forgings, National Highway-27 (8B),at Bharudi

360311, Taluka:Gondal, Dist.Rajkot, Gujarat,

India

2 GPS Coordinates Latitude:22°4'1.64"N Longitude:70°46'26.34"E

3 Temperature Range 24°C & 42°C

4 Mean Sea Level 128 m (420 ft.)

5 Annual Rainfall 674 mm

6 Nearest Railway Station 7.04 Km NNW.Ribada Railway Station

7 Nearest Airport 26.7 km- Rajkot

8 Nearest Town 12.44 km South Gondal

9 Nearest Village 1.48 km NNE, Bharudi

10 Nearest National

Highway 1 km West, NH 8B

11 Nearest River/Water

Body 3.4 km

12 National Parks/Sanctuary Not Applicable

2.4 Details of Project Land and Plant Layout Capital

M/s. Dell Laminate has obtained NOC (NOC/CTE) & Consnent to Operate (CTO) from

GPCB for manufacturing of laminated sheets using ready made resins at Survey No. 22,

plot no. 1, B/h. Pentagon Forgings, National Highway-27 (8B), at Bharudi -360 311,Ta.

Gondal, Dist. Rajkot, Gujarat, India. The project proponent has now planned to

manufacture resin on its own rather than procuring the same from open market to make

the project of laminated sheet manufacturing economically viable. Phenol Formaldehyde

Resin, Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Urea Formaldehyde Resin, Cardanol Phenol

Formaldehyde Resin will be manufactured at the same location where laminated sheets

manufacturing activity is to be carried out.

Existing project land has already been constructed & actively in operation. Land

possession document and non-agricultural (NA) land certificateis enclosed as Annexure-

2. Total available land area of premises is 1041 m2, out of which 358 m2 (33 %) area will

be developed for greenbelt. It may be noted that noadditional land will be required for

proposed project. Detailed break-up of land area is given inTable 2.2 and Plant Lay-out

is shown in Figure 2.5.

Table 4: Area Break Up

Sr. No. Details of Land Total Area (In Sq. m.) % of Total Land

1 GreenBelt Area 358 33

2 Plant Builtup Area 330 30


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3 Open Area 396.03 37

Total 1084.03 100

Table 5: List of Industries

2.5 Capital Cost of the Expansion Proposed Project

The breakup of the Total Capital Cost is given

Table 6: Capital Cost of Proposed Project

Sr. No. Particulars Cost(INR in Lakhs)

Proposed

1. Land & Site Development On Rent

2. Plant & Machineries 95.47

Total 95.47

It is expected that the project will be completed within 6-8 months from the date of grant of EC.

Figure 6: Plant Layout

Sr. No. Name of Industry Distance

1 Veer Polycast 1.38 kms

2 Tulsi Agro Food Industries 1.34 kms

3 Nikoo Precision Cast Pvt.Ltd 1.10 kms

4 Fortune Industries 0.32 kms

5 Tec Line Industries 0.82 kms


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2.6 Details of Products &Raw Material Consumption

Table 7: Details of Products & Raw Material Consumption

Sr. No.

Name of the product

As per Consent

Total- MT/Month

Name of the raw material

Raw Material Quantity

Total-MT/Month

1

Urea Formaldehyde

Resin

- 175

Urea 70

175

Formaldehyde (37%)

103.25

Caustic Soda 0.875

Acetic Acid 0.875

2

Melamine

Formaldehyde Resin

- 30

Melamine 12

30 Formaldehyde

(37%) 17.85

Acetic Acid 0.15

3

CardanolPhenol Formaldehyde

Resin

- 78.75

Phenol 36.225

78.75 Formaldehyde

(37%) 42.15

Caustic Soda 0.375

4

Phenol Formaldehyde

Resin

- 78.75

Phenol 29

78.75

Formaldehyde (37%)

42.125

Caustic Soda 0.375

Cardanol 7.25

5 Laminated Sheet 1,90,000

Nos./Month 1.90.000

Nos./Month

Kraft paper 50 -

Design Paper 15

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2.7 Manufacturing Process

1. Urea Formaldehyde Resin:

Manufacturing Process:

1) All the raw materials like Phenol, Formaldehyde, Caustic Lye and Urea will be mixed

in a closed Reactionvessel.

2) The mixture will be stirred and heated up to60◦C.

3) When the temperature reaches 60 oC, stop heating.

4) Reflux will be carried out up to 98 oC for 3 minutes.

5) Vacuum Distillation will be carried out to remove moisture.

6) The mass iscooled.

7) Phenol Urea Formaldehyde Resin isready.

Chemical Reaction


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Flow Chart:

Àcetic acid (0.01

MT/Batch)

Formaldehyde (1.180MT/

Batch)

Caustic Lye (010MT/Batch)

Urea (0.800MT/Batch

Mass Balance:

Batch Size :5MT

Working days : 25 per month

No. of batch :35

Batch Time :5hrs

Acetic acid (0.025 MT/Batch)

Formaldehyde (2.950MT/Batch)

Caustic Lye (0.025MT/Batch)

Urea (2.000MT/Batch)

Heating and reflux

Cooling

Phenol Urea

Formaldehyde Resin

(5MT/Batch) Input: 5.00MT/Batch Output: 5.00MT/Batch

Addition and heating


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Material MT/MT of Product MT/Ba

tch MT/Month

Input

Urea 0.400 2.00 70

Formaldehyde (37%) 0.590 2.95 103.5

Caustic Soda 0.005 0.025 0.875

Acetic Acid 0.005 0.025 0.875

Total 1.00 5.00 175

Output

Urea formaldehyde resin 1.0 5.00 175

Total 1.0 5.00 175

2. Melamine Formaldehyde Resin:


1) All the raw materials like Melamine, Formaldehyde & Caustic Lye will be added in

Limped Reactionvessel.

2) The mixture will be stirred and heated up to95°C

3) Reflux will be carried out 95°C for 30minutes.

4) The mixture will then becooled.

5) Melamine Formaldehyde Resin will beready.

Chemical Reaction:


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Flowchart

Mass Balance:

Batch Size : 2MT


No. of batch : 30

Batch Time : 2hrs

Material MT/MT of Product

MT/Batch MT/Month

Input

Melamine 0.200 0.400 12

Formaldehyde (37%) 0.297 0.595 17.85

Caustic Soda 0.0045 0.00 0.15

Total 0.5 1.00 30

Output

Melamineformaldehyderesin

0.5

1.00

30

Total 0.5 1.00 30

Melamine

Formaldehyde Resin

(2MT/Batch)

Input: 2.00MT/Batch Output: 2.00MT/Batch

Addition and Heating

Heating and reflux

Cooling

Melamine (0.800MT/Batch)

Formaldehyde (1.180MT/ Batch)

Caustic Lye (0.010MT/Batch


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3. Cardanol Phenol FormaldehydeResin:

Manufacturing Process

1) All the raw materials like Formaldehyde, Phenol, Cardanol& Caustic Soda will be

added in Limped Reaction vessel

2) The mixture will be stirred and heated up to60°C.

3) When the temperature reaches 60°C, stopheating.

4) Reflux will be carried out 98°C for 30minutes

5) Vacuum Distillation is carried out to removemoisture.

6) The mixture will then becooled.

7) Cardanol Phenol Formaldehyde Resin is ready.

Flowchart:

Mass Balance:

Batch Size : 5MT


No. of batch : 30

Batch Time : 5hrs

Phenol (1.932MT/Batch

Caustic soda (0.025) Cardanol (0.485)

Phenol (1.932MT/Batch) Caustic soda (0.025) Cardanol (0.485)

Phenol Formaldehyde

Resin (5.0) Input: 5.250 Output: 5.250


Heating and reflux

Cooling


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4. Phenol FormaldehydeResin:


1) All the raw materials like Phenol, Formaldehyde & Caustic Lye will be

mixed in the Reaction vessel.

2) The mixture will be stirred and heated up to60°C.

3) When the temperature reaches 60°C, stopheating.

4) Reflux will be carried out 98°C for 30minutes.

5) Vacuum Distillation is carried out to removemoisture.

6) The mixtures will then becooled.

7) Phenol Formaldehyde Resin is ready.

Material MT/MT of Product MT/Batch MT/Month

Input

Phenol 0.193 0.966 29

Cardanol 0.048 0.024 7.25

Formaldehyde (37%) 0.218 1.404 42.125

Caustic Soda 0.0025 0.0125 0.375

Total 0.525 2.625 78.75

Output

Phenol formaldehyde resin

0.5 2.5 75

Wastewater 0.025 0.125 3.75

Total 0.525 2.625 78.75


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Flowchart:

Phenol (2.417MT/Batch)

)

Phenol Formaldehyde

Resin (5MT/Batch)

Phenol(2.417MT/Batch)

Formaldehyde(2.808MT/Batch)

Caustic Lye(0.025MT/ Batch)

Input: 5.250MT/Batch Input: 5.250MT/Batch


Heating and reflux

Cooling


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Mass Balance: Batch Size :5 MT

Working days :25 per month

No. of batch :30

Batch Time :5hrs

5. Laminated Sheets

Manufacturing Process 1) Kraft paper will be impregnated with phenol or urea formaldehyde resin and

passed in the drier machine and storedseparately.

2) Base paper and overlay tissue will be impregnated with melamine resin and

passed in the drier machine and stored in A/C room under controlledcondition.

3) Overlay Tissue, base paper and Kraft will be taken in assembly section for making

laminateassembly.

4) These assemblies will be then put into individual daylights of multi daylight

Hydraulic Press with the help of loading and unloadingmachines.

5) The laminated sheet will be trimmed by means of circular saw. Its backside will

be roughened by putting it in sanding machine. This sheet will be then taken for

inspection andgradation.

6) It will be then segregated, wrapped and packed fordispatch.

Material MT/MT of

Product MT/Batch MT/Month

Input

Phenol 0.241 1.208 36.25

Formaldehyde (37%) 0.281 1.404 42.12

Caustic Soda 0.002

5 0.00125 0.375

Total 0.525 2.625 78.75

Output

Phenol formaldehyde

resin 0.5 2.5 75

Wastewater 0.025 0.125 3.75

Total 0.525 2.625 78.75


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PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM: Kraft paper Phenol/Urea

Formaldehyde resin

Design Paper,

Melamine Formaldehyde Resin

Methanol (When Pheonol Methanol condensor

Formaldehyde is used)

Mass Balance

1, 90,000 laminate sheets Nos/Month

Material MT/MT of Product MT/Day MT/Month

Input

Kraft paper 0.350 10.4 260

Design Paper 0.050 1.35 33.75

Resin 0.600 18.75 468.75

Methanol 0.111 3.5 87.5

Total 1.111 34 850

Output

Laminate sheet 1.00 30.5 760

Edge cutting waste 0.001 0.034 0.85

Methanol vapour 0.092 2.854 72.85

Drying loss 0.018 0.612 16.3

Total 1.111 34 850

Kraft Coating Kraft paper Phenol/Urea

Formaldehyde resin

Design Paper, Melamine

Formaldehyde Resin

Methanol Condensor

Methanol (When Phenol

Formaldehyde is used)

Design Coating

Drying

Cutting

Pressing

Sanding, Gradation &Packing

Finished product: Laminated

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2.8 Raw Materials Requirement with Storageand Transportation Details

Mostly all raw materials are available in local market so, they are already purchased from local

market & so will be continued further. The convenient transportation medium is used for the

transportation of raw materials, which will be continued after expansion. Storage detail of raw

materials and products are given in Table 2.6 and 2.4.2 respectively.

Table 8: Details of Raw Material Storage

Sr. No. Raw material Storage

capacity

Physical

state Type of storage

1. Melamine 15 MT Solid HDPE Bags

2. Urea 5 MT Solid HDPE Bags

3. Phenol (94%) 20 MT Liquid MS Tank

4. Formaldehyde (37%) 50 MT Liquid MS/HDPE Tank

5. Methanol 20 MT Liquid MS Tank

6. Caustic

Soda(Flakes) 2 MT Solid HDPE Bags

7. Acetic Acid 1 MT Liquid HDPE tank

9. KraftPaper 50 MT Solid -

10. Design Paper 15 MT Solid -

2.9 Solvent Requirement & Recovery System

In the manufacturing of laminated sheets, Methanol is used as a solvent which helps to

let down the viscosity of resins so, that resins can be applied uniformly on the surface of

the sheet.

During the drying process of laminated sheets this Methanol is likely to liberate as a

vapor, this methanol vapor is collected by hood attached with dryer.

Hence the exhaust of the dryer is connected to the condenser, where cool water is

circulated continuously to condense the Methanol vapor, thus Methanol will be 90%

recovered.The recovered Methanol is reused in the process/sold in domestic market.

2.10 Requirement of Resources

There are requirement of resources like water, power, fuel, manpower, plant &

machineries, utilities etc. Details of requirement of such resources for project are

described in subsequent sections under respective headings.

2.10.1 Electricity/Power

The source of Electricity is PGVCL.The power demand for the manufacturing activity

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Table 9: Details of Power Consumption

S. No. Source Total

1. PGVCL 50 KVA

2. D.G Set (Stand By) 1 No. x 62.5 KVA

2.10.2 Water

For the proposed project, water is required/used for domestic activities, greenbelt

development and industrial operations. Total water requirement will be 25KLD which will

be fulfilled from Bore well.

Table 10: Details of Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation as per Consent

Sr. No. Type of Activity Water Requirement,

KLD

Waste water Generation,

KLD

As per Consent

1 Domestic 1.5 1.4

2 Gardening 1.0 0.0

3 Industrial 2.00 0.0

a RO plant 1.0 0.0

a Process 0.0 0.0

b Cooling 1.0 0.0

c Washing 0.0 0.0

d Boiler 0.0 0.0

Total Industrial 2.00 0.0

Total (1+2+3) 4.5 1.4

Table 11: Details of Water Consumption& Wastewater Generation

Sr. No. Type of Activity Water Requirement,

KLD Waste water Generation, KLD

1 Domestic 2.5 2.0

2 Gardening 3.5 0.0

3 Industrial 19 0.0

a RO plant 18 3.5

a Process 0.0 0.3

b Cooling 10.0 1

c Washing 0.5 0.5

d Boiler 5 0.5

Total Industrial 19 5.8

Total (1+2+3) 25 7.8


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2.10.3 Fuel

Fuel is required for Boiler and D. G. Set (Stand-by). White coal, Wood, Coal will be used

in Boiler & High Speed Diesel (HSD), Low Diesel Oil (LDO) will be utilized for D. G. Set.

Fuel is purchased from local trader. Details of fuel requirement are given in Table 2.10.

Table 12: Fuel Consumption Details

Sr.No. Description Fuel type Total

1. Boiler(3 tonnes)

White coal 10MT/Day

Wood

Coal

2. D.G Set

(Stand By)

LDO 50ltrs/hr

HSD

As per Consent

1 Boiler+ TFH Agro Waste 2100 kg/month

2 D.G.Set H.S.D/Diesel 100 ltrs/hr

2.10.4 Manpower

Total manpower requirement after expansion will be 9 persons, skilled & unskilled, for

the operation and maintenance of the project in efficient way. Out of 9 persons, 7 will be

female employees. Preference is given to the local people from nearby villages based

on their skills as well as our requirements. However, the same will be utilized according

to the requirements and type of work activities. Details of manpower are given in Table

2.9.

Table 13: Details of Manpower

No. of Employees Existing Total

Particulars Skilled Unskilled Skilled Unskilled

Male 1 1 3 2

Female 1 1 2 2

Total 4 9

2.10.5 Plant Machineries & Utilities

List of plant machineries required for the proposed project is given in Table 2.12. The

actual requirements of utilities and machineries & equipment are not limited to the list

given below as some additional minor requirements can also be cited depending up on

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Table 14: Details of Plant Machineries

Sr. No. Description Capacity/Size Quantity

1. Reaction Vessels 10 Tonne 3

2. Storage Tanks 3 Tonne 4

3. Hydraulic Press 1 Tonne 1

4. Dryer - 3

5. Boiler 4 Tonne 1

2.11 Potential and Proposed Control Measures

There are possibilities of pollution from the proposed project due todomestic & industrial wastewater generation & disposal; gaseous emission from process, flue gas emission from utilities, fugitive emission, noise and hazardous waste generation &disposal. The said probable pollutions are described below under respective heading with necessary details and mitigation measures.

2.11.1 Water Pollution

The source of water is Bore well water supply. Total water requirement of the proposed will be 25 KLD, out of which 2.5 KLD will be used for domestic use, 3.5 KLD for gardening &19 KLD for industrial purposes. About 4 KLD of sewage will be generated, which will be disposed through septic tank & soak pit.

A. Water Balance

Domestic Wastewater: Total 2 KLD domestic will be generated which will be disposed in soak pit & septic tank.

Industrial Wastewater: Total 5.8 KLD will be generated from industrial wastewater.

Table 15: Stream Wise Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation

Sr.

No.

Type of

Activity Stream

Water

Requirement,

KLD

Waste water

Generation, KLD

1 Domestic Fresh Water 2.5 2.0

2 Gardening Fresh water 3.5 0.0

3 Industrial Fresh Water 19

a RO plant - 18 3.5

a Process - 0.0 0.3

b Cooling - 10.0 1

c Washing - 0.5 0.5

d Boiler - 5 1

Total Industrial - 19 5.8

Total (1+2+3) - 25 7.8


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Figure 7: Water Balance Diagram


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B. Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Details of Effluent Treatment Plant

Domestic sewage will be discharged into Septic Tank/Soak Pit System

Industrial wastewater will be generated from Boiler, Cooling tower, Process & washing.

Wastewater (washing and process) will be collected in collection cumneutralization tank.

Then wastewater will be given Chemical Oxidation treatment.

After completion of chemical treatment, wastewater will be taken to NutchFilter/Filter

Press for chemical sludge separation.

Chemically treated process and washing water will be mixed with cooling towerblow

down & boiler blow down in holding tank. After that it will be taken to anEvaporator

followed by condenser.

ETP sludge along with evaporation residue from evaporator will be disposed ofat TSDF

site. Thus, unit will maintain Zero Effluent Discharge.

Figure 8: Schematic Flow Diagram of Effluent Treatment Plant


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Table 16: Details of Effluent Treatment Units

Name of the Units Volume

Collection cum Neutralization Tank 27 KLD (3m x 3m x 3m)

Table 17Technical Details of Evaporator

Particulars Volume

Capacity 2000Llitres/hr

Quantity of Effluent to be Evaporated 11.6 KLD

Working Hours Per Day Approx 6 hours

MOC MS

Table 18 Stream Wise Quality of Effluent

Particular Unit Process Washing

Quantity Kl/day 0.8 0.8

pH -- 6-7 6-7

Total Suspended Solid mg/l 50-55 50-55

Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 2500-3000 2500-3000

Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 220-240 220-240

Particular Unit Cooling Tower Boiler Blow

Down

Quantity Kl/day 3 3

pH -- 6.5-7.5 6.5-7.5

Total Suspended Solid mg/l 70-80 70-80

Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 2000-2500 2000-2500

Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 40-50 40-50

2.11.2 Air Pollution [

In this proposed project, flue gas emission will be the main source of air pollution. There

will be chances of fugitive emission due to raw material handling and transportation and

manufacturing activity.

2.11.3 Process Emission

There is no process emission.

2.11.4 Flue Gas Emission

Gaseous emissions &DG Set is anticipated. Coal/Lignite shall be used as fuel. The other

gaseous emission from the proposed project is the flue gas emission from the stack

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be used during emergency purposes only.

Table 19Details of Flue Gas Stacks

Sr. No. Stacks

attached to Capacity

Fuel & its

requirement

Stack

Height

(m)

Stack

Dia.

(m)

APCM

1. Boiler 3tonnes

White coal/

wood/Coal

Indonesian

/(10 MT/day

LDO

50lits/hr

30 -

Multi

Cyclone

separator

2. D.G Set

(Stand By)

62.5 KVA

HSD

50lits/hr 6 - NA

As per Consent

1. Boiler +

TFH - - 30 -

Dust

Collector

& Hood

Cover

2. D.G.Set

(Stand By) - - 12 - -

2.11.5 Solid/Hazardous Waste

The details of hazardous waste generation and handling / management are given in

Table 2.18. Unit has provided storage area for hazardous wastes having roof, pucca

flooring with leachate collection system. Leachate, if any is collected and treated in

effluent treatment plant. Unit has taken membership of TSDF site of proposed project.

Table 20Hazardous Waste Details

Sr. No. Particulars Category Total Qty. Management

1. ETP Sludge/

Evaporator Residue 35.3 10 MT/Annum

Collection, Storage,

Disposal At Approved

TSDF Site

2. Used Oil 5.1 1MT/Annum

Collection, Storage and

used within premises as a

lubricant / sold to

registered recycler

3. Discarded Plastic

Bags/Barrels 33.1 3 MT/Annum

Collection, Storage & sold

to authorized vendor

4. Edge Cutting Waste 23.1 2MT/Annum Collection, storage &

disposal


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2.11.6 Noise & Vibration

Noise is generated due to the operation of D.G. set in the existing project. However, D.G.

set is kept as standby and no other source of noise and vibration is generated from the

manufacturing activity except plant machineries. However, unit has taken following

adequate precautionary measure for noise and vibration control.

Latest technology based low noise D.G. set with acoustic enclosures is installed.

All the vibrating parts are checked periodically and serviced to reduce the noise

generation. The equipment, which generates excessive noise, is provided with

enclosures.

Proper and timely oiling, lubrication and preventive maintenance is carried out for the

machineries and equipment’s to reduce noise generation.

Ear muffs/ earplugs are also provided to the workers working under high noise area

to minimize the adverse effect on their health.

To reduce the noise generation during the transportation activities; the

transportcontractor is instructed to keep vehicle periodically serviced and maintain as

per the requirement of latest trend in automobile industry. Only those vehicles with

PUC’s are allowed for the transportation.

The transport contractor is also informed to avoid unnecessary speeding ofvehicles

inside the premises.

Noise monitoring is done regularly at prominent places in the plant.

The existing greenbelt area helps to prevent the noise pollution outside thepremises.


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CHAPTER 3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Introduction

The baseline environmental qualities of various environmental components like air,

noise, water, land, flora and fauna and socio-economic form an important and integral

part of an EIA study. The baseline data forms the basis for predicting/assessing the

environmental impacts of the proposed project. The baseline environmental quality is

assessed through field surveys within the impact zone as well as the secondary data for

various components of the environment, viz., air, noise, water, and land and socio-

economic.

M/s. DELL LAMINATEis a proposed project located at Survey no. 22, plot no. 1, B/h.

Pentagon Forgings, National Highway-27 (8B), at Bharudi -360 311,Ta. Gondal, Dist.

Rajkot, Gujarat,India.The total area proposed project is.The proposed project is at the

intersection of latitude 22° 4'44.06"N and 70°46'41.26"È longitude.The report presents

the data collected during the sampling period of three months during pre-monsoon

season from March’19 to May’19. Various environmental components were monitored

and samples were analysed.

The baseline quality of various components of the environment viz., air, noise, water,

land, biology, meteorological and socio- economic was assessed within the impact zone

of about 10 km around the proposed site. Secondary data has also been incorporated

from authentic sources viz., Government/Non-Governmental Agencies, Universities,

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Ground Water Board etc. Various

environmental components were monitored and samples were analyzed.

3.2 Methodology

The methodology for conducting the baseline environmental survey has been obtained

from the guidelines provided in the “EIA Guidance Manual for Synthetic Organic

Chemicals Industry” issued by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change

(MoEF&CC). Environmental attributes and frequency of monitoring is given below in

table:

Table 21Location Details, Period and Methodology of Baseline Data Generation

Sr.

No. Attribute Parameters

No. of

Sampling

Locations

Frequency of

Monitoring / Data

Collection

1 Meteorology

Wind speed & direction,

temperature, relative

humidity, rainfall.

Project

Site

Data collected from

IMD


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Sr.


No. of

Sampling

Locations

Frequency of

Monitoring / Data

Collection

2 Ambient air

quality

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX,

CO, NH3, HC, Pb, Ozone,

Benzene, Benzopyrene,

Arsenic, Nickel.

8

24 hourly samples

twice a week. CO

and O3, 8 hourly

samples twice a

week.

3 Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) Leq 8

At least one day in a

season for day time

and night time on a

working &

nonworking day.

4 Surface water

quality

Physical, chemical and bacteriological parameters including pH, temperature,

turbidity, magnesium hardness, total alkalinity,

chloride, sulphates, fluoride, salinity, DO, BOD, COD, Heavy metals, Total coliforms, fecal coliforms,

4 Once in a Monitoring

Period.

5 Groundwater

quality

Physical, chemical and bacteriological parameters including pH, temperature,

turbidity, magnesium hardness, total alkalinity,

chloride, sulphates, fluoride, salinity, DO, Heavy metals, Total

coliforms, Fecal coliforms,


Period.

6 Biological

environment Existing flora and fauna.

Study

Area

Through field visits

and substantiated

through secondary

data sources.

7 Soil

characteristics

Physical, chemical and biological parameters to assess agricultural and afforestation potential

including pH, Permeability, Electrical conductivity,

Nitrites, Phosphates, TPH,

Fluorides, Heavy metals, SAR, Total hydrocarbons


Period.


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Sr.


No. of

Sampling

Locations

Frequency of

Monitoring / Data

Collection

and cat-ion exchange capacity.

8 Land use /

Land Cover

Land use for different land

use Classifications.

Study

Area

Land use / Land

Cover Analysis using

satellite imaging and

GIS Technique

9

Socio-

economic

Environment

Socio-economic

characteristics, labourforce

characteristics, population

statistics existing

amenities in the study area

and quality of life.

Study

Area

Based on field

survey and data

collected from

Census of India

(Source: Google Earth Image)

Figure 9: Location Map of Study area


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3.3 Geology

3.3.1 Introduction

Rajkot is one of the most important districts of the Saurashtra. Rajkot district lies between

Latitude 20°30’ & 23°12’ North and 70°00’ & 71°45’ East. It is bounded by little Rann of

Kachchh in the north, Surendranagar district in the east, Jamnagar district in the west

and Junagadh and Amreli districts in the south. Rajkot district comprises of 14 talukas,

i.e., Rajkot, Kotada Sangani, Gondal, Jetpur, Dhoraji, Upleta, Jamkandorna, Lodhika,

Paddhari, Morvi, Maliya, Wankaner, Jasdan and Tankara. Rajkot district has a

geographical area of about 11203 sq. km having 23 towns and 835 villages. The

population of the district as per Census 2011 is 37, 99,770.

The Major rivers flowing through Rajkot district are Bhadar, Aji, Machhu, Demai and their

tributaries. Some other small streams are Phulki, Jhinjhora and Ghodadroi. All the rivers,

except the Bhadar, have very small catchments and are ephemeral in nature.

3.3.2 Geomorphology

Rajkot district is situated in the central part of Saurashtra peninsula. The northern part of

the district bordering the Rann of Kachchh and comprising mainly the Malia taluka, is

monotonous alluvial plain country. Towards south, i.e., in Rajkot and Wankaner talukas,

the topography is mainly rugged and undulating because of the underlying sandstone

formations. The topography in these parts in intersected by ridges form by sandstone

and intrusive dykes. Further south, the main underlying rock type is Deccan Trap basalt

giving rise to rugged and rolling topography intersected by ridges formed by the dykes.

Some of these ridges are as high as 300m AMSL. The most prominent ridge is situated

along the northern boundary of the Bhadar River and runs along the basaltic dyke locally

known as Sardhar Dyke. The elevations range from almost sea level to more than 300

m AMSL. The highest point is 304 m located near Bhadala in the east-central part of the

district.

The soils found in the district are mostly of Inceptisol and Entisol order and of Othids,

Ochrepts, Orthents, Fluvents, Psamments and Aquepts suborder. In the northern most

part of the district comprising Malia taluka, the soils are sandy, loamy sand, clayey and

silty type. They are moderately deep (25 to 75 cm). The colour of the soils is dark

yellowish brown to very dark greyish brown. These soils are mostly saline with EC more

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In the central part of the district comprising Wankaner, Morvi, Paddhari, Lodhika, Jasdan,

Rajkot, Jam Kandorna and Kotada Sanghani talukas, the soils are of clayey loam to clay

type. They are moderately deep to deep and vary in colour from very dark brown to very

dark greyish brown and reddish brown. The EC of the soils is generally less than 1.0

mmhos/cm and cation exchange capacity is between 40 and 60 me/100 gm of soil.

The soils in the southern part of the district comprising Jetpur, Dhoraji, Upleta and

Gondal talukas are similar to the soils of the central part. They are clayey loam to clayey

type, very dark grey to dark greyish and dark brown in colour and moderately deep (25

to 75 cm). The EC of the soils is generally less than 1.0 mmhos/cm and cation exchange

capacity is between 30 and 35 me/100 gm of soil.


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3.4 Land use

Figure 10: Land use/Land cover map


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Table 22Table showing land use of the study are (10 km Radius)

LULC Class Area In Ha. % of Area

Lake/Pond 393.80 1.25%

Urban Built Up 88.19 0.28%

Fallow Land 2938.14 9.35%

Industry 906.92 2.89%

Open Scrub Land 3948.83 12.57%

Built Up Land 25.29 0.08%

Settlement/Gamtal 480.89 1.53%

Agriculture Land 22293.11 70.97%

Quarry 56.90 0.18%

River 75.64 0.24%

Barren/Rocky Waste Land 204.96 0.65%

3.5 Hydrogeology

Hydrogeologically the district can be broadly divided into three i.e. Dhrangadhra

Sandstone of Cretaceous period, Deccan Trap basalt and alluvium.

Dhrangadhra Sandstone:

This is the oldest water bearing formations in the district. It occupies about 1000 sq. km

area in the north-eastern part comprising parts of Wankaner and Morvi talukas in

continuity with the sandstone exposures in the adjoining Surendranagar district. Few

sandstone inliers are also seen within the overlying basalt. The sandstone is poorly

permeable in general but moderate to high permeability may be observed along the

bedding planes and fractures. Exploratory drilling in this formation has revealed that

persistent carbonaceous shale; inter-bedded with medium to coarse-grained sandstone,

occur at depths varying between 83 and 220 m. This shale horizon forms an important

marker from the groundwater point of view as the groundwater is generally potable to

brackish above it whereas as it is saline below. The groundwater in this formation occurs

under phreatic to confined conditions. Exploitation of groundwater in areas underlain by

Dhrangadhra Sandstone is through dug well, dug-cum-bored wells and tube wells. The

depth of dug wells generally range from 10 to 40 m. The tube wells and bores in the

dugcum-bored wells are generally drilled down to 80 to 200 m bgl depending on the

occurrence of shale horizon as discussed above. The yields of dug wells range between

30 and 120 m3/day.

Deccan Trap:

Deccan trap occupies a major part of the district (about 8850 sq. km) and forms the most

important aquifer system. It generally forms a poor aquifer due to compactness and poor

primary porosity. However, the upper weathered parts, which at places are up to 20 m

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developed as a result of tectonic activities, in the form of joints, and fractures, shear

zones, form repository of groundwater at many places. The dykes, particularly in the

southern part of the district, play an important role in occurrence and movement of

groundwater. At places, the dykes are highly weathered and themselves from potential

aquifers. At other places where the dykes are more compact, they act as subsurface

barrier for the groundwater flow and well constructed upstream of these dykes have yield

good yields.

The groundwater in Deccan trap occurs under phreatic to confined conditions. The

groundwater is generally tapped through dug wells varying in depth from 10 to 50 m. At

places, dug-cum-bored wells are also constructing bores below the bottom of dug wells.

The yield of dug wells and dug-cum-bored wells generally range from 20 to 100 m3/day.

Alluvium:

The fluvio-marine alluvium of Upper Tertiary to Quaternary age occupy about 1200 sq.

km area in the northern parts of district in Malia and Morvi talukas It mainly consists of

clay, clayey sand, silt and gravel. The alluvium in the district generally forms a poor

aquifer due to predominance of argillaceous material. The groundwater development in

this formation is limited due to poor quality. Groundwater in this formation occurs under

phreatic and confined conditions. It is exploited through dug wells ranging in depth from

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Table 23Hydrogeological Characteristics of the Aquifers S

ttra

tig

rap

hy

Aq

uifer

No

me

ncla

t

ure

Lithological Characteristics

Depth to top

of aquifer

Thickness Nature of

aquifer Remarks Range Average

(mgbl) (m) (m)

Recent

to

Mio

ce

n

e

AquiferA

Coarsesand, gravel, pebbles, medium and fine

sands & Clayey Sand.

5- 71

35-125

62

Phreatic&semi

confined. VariableWater Quality.

AquitardI Clay interbeded with sand and sandy clay. 13-88 39

AquiferB Medium tocoarse sandandgravel

interbededwith sandy clay 78- 162 10-80 45 Confined GeneralyGood Water Quality

Aquitard II Clayinterbededwith sandandsandyclay 13-80 37

AquiferC

Finetomediumsand interbededwith clay,

sandyclay

154- 274

13-62

34

Confined GenerallyGood WaterQuality

Aquitard III Clayinterbededwith sandandsandyclay. 19-172 73

AquiferD Medium sand interbededwith sandy clay

229- 402

11-105

52

Confined VariableWater Quality

Aquitard IV Clayinterbededwith sandyclay. 11-76 44

AquiferE Finetomediumsand with sandy clay 300- 342 11-57 24 Confined GenerallyGood WaterQuality

Cre

taceo

us P

ala

e M

iocen

e

Ocene

AquicludeV Greyclayandclay stone. 13-148 41

AquiferF Finetomediumsand, sandstone interbeddedwith

siltstone 200-574 7-68 39 Confined VariableWater Quality

AquicludeVI Clay&Claystone 34-49 40

AquiferG

Finetomediumsand, sandstoneinterbededwith

siltstone

200- 574

7-68

39

Confined VariableWater Quality

- Basalt 267

AquiferH Himmatnagar Sandstone 214- 547 98-145 121 VariableWater Quality


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3.5.1 Ground Water Scenario

Figure 11:Depth to water level map for the pre-monsoon period 2012


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Figure 12: Depth to water level map for the post-monsoon period 2012


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Figure 13: Water level fluctuation map


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3.6 Seismicity of the Study Area

Figure 14: Seismic Zone of Gujarat State

3.7 Ground Water Resources

The Annual Ground Water Recharge varies from 9836.37 ha.m (Mansa taluka) to

14114.01 ha.m (DehgamTaluka). The Gross Annual Ground Water Recharge in the

district is 48837.83 ha.m. The net available recharge after leaving natural discharge from

monsoon period varies from 8852.73 ha.m (Mansa Taluka) to 13408.31 ha.m

(DehgamTaluka). The net available recharge in the district is 45300.05 ha.m.

The Existing Gross Ground Water Draft for all uses varies from 13142.70 ha.m (Mansa

taluka) to 14077.80 ha.m (Gondal Taluka). The Gross Ground Water Draft for All uses

in the district is 54384.00 ha.m.


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Figure 15: Ground Water Resources of Gujarat

3.8 Meteorology

Micro meteorological data within the study area, during air quality survey period.

Meteorological data recorded during the monitoring period is very useful for proper

interpretation of the baseline information as well as for the input to the predictive air

pollutants dispersion models. Historical data on meteorological parameters will also pay

an important role in identifying the general meteorological status of the region. Site

specific data can be compared with the historical data in order to identify changes, which

may have taken place due to the rapid industrialization in the area.

The micro-meteorological parameters regulate the transport and diffusion of pollutants

released into the atmosphere. The principle variables which affect the micrometeorology

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connective transport (atmospheric stability and inversion conditions) and topography of

the area.

The year may broadly be divided into four seasons.

Winter season : December to February

Pre-monsoon season : March to May

Monsoon season : June to September

Post Monsoon season : October to November

Table 24 Meteorological Data (2018)

Month Maximum

temperature (Deg. C)

Minimum temperature

(Deg. C)

Humidity (%)

Wind Speed Kmpd

Rainfall (mm)

January 33 12 49 4.4 0

February 38 13 41 4.4 0

March 41 15 40 5.6 0

April 44 21 43 7.5 0

May 43 25 49 9.2 15.0

June 40 24 69 11.7 260.2

July 35 24 86 16.6 664.8

August 34 24 80 15.4 184.0

September 35 24 77 11.6 30.1

October 38 21 58 9.9 0

November 36 15 45 8.2 0

December 31 12 52 9.4 2.0

Total - - - - -

Average 34.18 20.51 50.5 6.94 -

Observation on Meteorology: The meteorological parameters play a vital role in transport

and dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere.


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3.8.1 Met Data Generated at Site

Site specific climatic condition refers to average weather comprising of temperature,

relative humidity, wind speed, rainfall, cloud cover etc. This determines the baseline

conditions and probable impacts on environmental parameters with respect to the

Project. The site specific climatic conditions are given below Table:

Ambient Temperature:

Monthly variations of monthly highest and monthly lowest temperature recorded are as

followed:

- Temperature (oC)

March,2019 April,2019 May,2019

Maximum 34 35 41

Minimum 12 12 17

Average Max. 25 24 28

Average Min. 20 21 25

Precipitation:

Month Precipitation (mm)

Maximum Minimum Average

March,2019

0.0 0.0 0.0 April,2019

May,2019

Humidity:

Month Humidity (%)


March,2019 90 11 42

April,2019 96 11 43

May,2019 92 9 39

Wind Speed:

Month Wind Speed (km/hr)


March,2019 23 Calm 5

April,2019 24 Calm 7

May,2019 28 Calm 10


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3.8.2 Wind Rose

Wind blowing from NE to SWdirection (during March’19 to May’19).

Figure 16: Wind Rose (March’19 to May’19)


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3.9 Ambient Air Quality

Reconnaissance: The quality of ambient air depends upon the background

concentrations of specific contaminants, the emission sources and meteorological

conditions. The study on baseline ambient air quality status in the project area is an

essential and primary requirement for assessing the impacts on air environment due to

any proposed developmental activity.

The baseline studies on air environment include identification of specific air pollution

parameters expected to have significant impacts and assessing their existing levels in

the ambient air within the impact zone. To assess the baseline status of ambient air

quality in the study area, monitoring is undertaken to ascertain the baseline pollutant

concentrations in ambient air.

Methodology for air monitoring: AAQM was carried out and AAQM locations were

monitored on 24 hourly average basis twice as per guidelines of CPCB and NAAQS. The

conventional and project specific parameters such as particulate matter PM10 (size less

than 10 μm), particulate matter PM2.5 (size less than 2.5 μm), sulphur Dioxide (SO2) &

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) were monitored.

Selection of Stations for Sampling: Depending upon the purpose of the study IS: 5184

(part XIV) lays down various criteria for selection of sampling stations. For EIA/ EMP, the

purpose is to ascertain the baseline pollutant concentrations in ambient air. Accordingly,

the criterion can be selected to ascertain quality of air on human settlements or

environmentally sensitive areas if any located in the 10 km radius study area.

The locations for AAQM study were selected within the 10 km radius of the proposed

plant installation. Ambient air quality was monitored on 8 locations to generate

representative ambient air quality data. The sampling locations are shown in Figure 3.10

and listed in Table 3.4


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(Source: Google Image)

Figure 17: Google Image showing Ambient Air Monitoring Locations

Table 25 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

Location

Code

Name of

Location

Distance&

Direction from

site

Justification Coordinates

AAQ-1 Project Site - Project Site 22° 4'1.64"N, 70°46'26.34"E

AAQ-2 Ardoi 4.03 km, ENE Up Wind 22° 5'2.36"N, 70°49'0.10"E

AAQ-3 Gundasara 5.73 km, NE Up Wind 22° 6'57.77"N, 70°49'0.29"E

AAQ-4 Sindhavadar 6.08 km, SW Down Wind 22° 2'14.35"N, 70°44'22.75"E

AAQ-5 Hadamtala 3.56 km, SE Lateral Side 22° 3'37.41"N, 70°48'22.36"E

AAQ-6 Bhojpara 7.70 km, SSE Lateral Side 22° 0'38.71"N, 70°47'33.98"E

AAQ-7 Vaddhari 4.96 km, W Lateral Side 22° 5'16.08"N, 70°43'51.55"E

AAQ-8 Pipaliya 1.89 km, NNW Lateral Side 22° 5'43.92"N, 70°46'27.60"E


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Table 26Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results (24-hour average)

Locations PM10

(µg/m3)

PM2.5

(µg/m3)

SO2

(µg/m3)

NOx

(µg/m3)

CO

(mg/m3)

VOC

(PPM)

AAQ1

Project Site

Maximum 88.10 37.88 9.69 18.50 0.573 <1

Minimum 59.30 25.50 6.52 12.45 0.385 <1

Average 73.80 31.74 8.12 15.50 0.480 <1

98percentile 86.67 37.27 9.53 18.20 0.563 <1

AAQ2

Ardoi

Maximum 76.3 32.8 8.4 16.0 0.496 <1

Minimum 51.4 22.1 5.7 10.8 0.334 <1

Average 63.9 27.5 7.0 13.4 0.415 <1

98percentile 75.1 32.3 8.3 15.8 0.488 <1

AAQ3

Gundasara

Maximum 89.8 38.6 9.9 18.9 0.584 <1

Minimum 60.5 26.0 6.7 12.7 0.393 <1

Average 75.3 32.4 8.3 15.8 0.489 <1

98percentile 88.4 38.0 9.7 18.6 0.574 <1

AAQ4

Sindhavadar

Maximum 87.00 37.41 9.57 18.27 0.566 <1

Minimum 58.60 25.20 6.45 12.31 0.381 <1

Average 72.89 31.34 8.02 15.31 0.474 <1

98percentile 85.62 36.82 9.42 17.98 0.557 <1

AAQ5

Hadamtala

Maximum 94.1 40.5 10.4 19.8 0.612 <1

Minimum 63.4 27.3 7.0 13.3 0.412 <1

Average 78.9 33.9 8.7 16.6 0.513 <1

98percentile 92.6 39.8 10.2 19.4 0.602 <1

AAQ6

Bhojpara

Maximum 96.3 41.4 10.6 20.2 0.626 <1

Minimum 64.8 27.9 7.1 13.6 0.421 <1

Average 80.7 34.7 8.9 16.9 0.524 <1

98percentile 94.7 40.7 10.4 19.9 0.616 <1

AAQ7

Vaddhari

Maximum 81.3 35.0 8.9 17.1 0.528 <1

Minimum 54.7 23.5 6.0 11.5 0.356 <1

Average 68.1 29.3 7.5 14.3 0.443 <1

98percentile 80.0 34.4 8.8 16.8 0.520 <1

AAQ8

Pipaliya

Maximum 79.90 34.36 8.79 16.78 0.519 <1

Minimum 53.80 23.13 5.92 11.30 0.350 <1

Average 66.92 28.77 7.36 14.05 0.435 <1

98percentile 78.61 33.80 8.65 16.51 0.511 <1 (Source: Primary Data Collection and analysis during study period by Laboratory)


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Table 27National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Methods of Measurement

S.

No. Pollutants

Time

Weighted

Average

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

(NAAQS)

Industrial,

Residential,

Rural and

other area

Ecologically

Sensitive

Area

Methods of

measurement

1 SO2 (µg/m3) 24 hours 80 80 Improved West and

Gaeke method.

2 NOx (µg/m3) 24 hours 80 80

Modified Jacob

&Hochheiser

(Sodium Arsenite).

3 PM10 (µg/m3) 24 hours 100 100 Gravimetric Method

4 PM2.5 (µg/m3) 24 hours 60 60 Gravimetric Method

5 CO (mg/m3) 8 hours 2 2 Non Dispersive Infra

Red Spectroscopy

6 Ammonia

(µg/m3) 24 hours 400 400

Indophenol Blue

Method

7 Ozone

(µg/m3) 8 hours 100 100

UV Photometric

Chemical Method

8 Lead (µg/m3) 24 hours 1.0 1.0 AAS

9 Arsenic

(mg/m3) Annual 6.0 6.0 AAS

10 Nickel

(mg/m3) Annual 20.0 20.0 AAS

11 Benzene

(µg/m3) Annual 5.0 5.0

Gas

Chromatography

12 Benzopyrene

(mg/m3) Annual 1.0 1.0

Gas

Chromatography

(Source: http://cpcb.nic.in/National_Ambient_Air_Quality_Standards.php)


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3.9.1 Observations on Ambient Air Quality:

Particulate Matter (PM10):

(Source: Analysis GCI)

Figure 18: Graphical representation of PM10 concentration at different locations

Particulate Matter (PM2.5):


Figure 19: Graphical representation of PM2.5 concentration at different locations

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

AA01 AA02 AA03 AA04 AA05 AA06 AA07 AA08

Co

nce

ntr

atio

n in

µg/

m3

Sampling Locations

PM10

Maximum

Minimum

Average

98%tile

CPCB Limit

0

10

20

30

40

50

60


Co

nce

ntr

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µg/

m3

Sampling Locations

PM2.5

Maximum

Minimum

Average

98%tile

CPCB Limit


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Sulphur Dioxide (SO2):


Figure 20: Graphical representation of SO2 concentration at different locations

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx):


Figure 21: Graphical representation of NOX concentration at different locations

0

20

40

60

80


Co

nce

ntr

atio

n in

µg/

m3

Sampling Locations

SO2

Maximum

Minimum

Average

98%tile

CPCB Limit

0

20

40

60

80


Co

nce

ntr

atio

n in

µg/

m3

Sampling Locations

NOx

Maximum

Minimum

Average

98%tile

CPCB Limit


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3.10 Noise Environment

Noise can be defined as an unwanted sound. The definition of noise as unwanted sound

implies that it has an adverse effect on human beings and their environment. Noise can

also disturb natural wildlife and ecological system.

The objective of the noise pollution survey in the study area was to identify existing noise

sources and to measure background noise levels. The collection of baseline noise

environment data included following steps:

Reconnaissance

In order to measure the existing noise sources and to identify the background noise

levels, the noise pollution survey around the proposed site was carried out. The collection

of baseline noise environment data included identification of noise sources and to

measure background noise levels due to transportation and other local activity.

Methodology for Noise Monitoring

Noise standards have been designated as per the Noise pollution (Regulation & Control)

Rules, 2000 Notified by Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi, February 14,

2000. The ambient noise standards are presented in Equivalent noise levels (Leq.) have

been measured twice a week during study period.The measurements were carried out

at each monitoring location during day time and night time.

Noise Monitoring Locations

A total of 8 locations were identified for ambient noise monitoring in the study area. The

noise monitoring locations are given in Table 3.7.


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Figure 22: Google Image showing Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations

Table 28 Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Locations

S.

No.

Location

name Zone Units

Day Time Night Time

Result

CPCB

Permissible

Limit

Result

CPCB

Permissible

Limit

1. Project Site Industrial dB(A)

Leq 62.7 75 53.2 70

2. Industrial Area Industrial dB(A)

Leq 63.8 75 64.2 70

3. Lunivav Pvt

School

Silence

Zone

dB(A)

Leq 48.1 50 38.4 40

4. Ardoi Residential dB(A)

Leq 52.9 55 42.5 45

5. Krishnam

Hospital

Silence

Zone

dB(A)

Leq 46.1 50 37.9 40

6. Vaddhari Residential dB(A)

Leq 53.6 55 43.0 45

7. Near Ribda Commercial dB(A)

Leq 58.4 65 53.6 55

8. Near Khareda Commercial dB(A)

Leq 60.7 65 54.0 55

(Source: Monitoring during Study period by GCI)


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Observation and Discussion:

Day Time:

The noise levels varied in the study area during day time from 46.1 dB (A) Leq at

Krishnam Hospital to 63.8 Leq dB(A) at Industrial Area.


Figure 23: Graphical Representation of Day time Noise Level in the study area

Night Time:

The night time noise level in the study area is in the range of 37.9 dB (A) Leq at Krishnam

Hospitalto 64.2Leq dB(A) at Industrial Area. The night time noise was also within

stipulated standards of CPCB.


Figure 24: Graphical Representation of Night time Noise Level in the study area

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

dB

(A)

Leq

Sampling Locations

Day time Noise level in Study area

Result

CPCB Permissible Limit

0

20

40

60

80

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

dB

(A)

Leq

Sampling Locations

Night time Noise level in Study area

Series1

Series2


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Table 29 Applicable Noise Standards

Area Code Category of Area Limit in dB (A) Leq

Day Time Night Time

A Industrial area 75 70

B Commercial area 65 55

C Residential area 55 45

D Silence zone 50 40 (Source: Noise Pollution Rules, 2000)

Note:

Day time is reckoned in between 6 am and 10 pm.

Night time reckoned in between 10 pm and 6 am.

Silence zone is defined as areas up to 100 meters around such premises as hospitals,

education, institutions and courts. The silence zones are to be declared by the

Component Authority.

Mixed categories of areas should be declared as one of the four above-mentioned

categories by the Component Authority and the corresponding standard shall apply.


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3.11 Water Quality

Reconnaissance Survey

Reconnaissance survey has been done for water quality monitoring in the study area.

The baseline water quality of ground water/surface water in the region is obtained by

collecting sample from villages in the area considering the 10 km radius for the baseline

study.

Methodology of Monitoring

In order to establish the baseline water quality, ground water and surface water sampling

locations were selected based on availability, following standard norms and requirement.

Ground water samples were collected from the identified hand pumps and bore wells for

the characterization of water quality. Selection of surface water sampling locations has

been considered as per the utilization pattern of the villagers for domestic/ drinking

purposes.

The samples collected were preserved, stored and analyzed as per standards methods

of Analysis of Water and Waste Water (APHA, 2017).

3.12 Ground Water Quality:

Ground water samples were collected from 8 locations during the study period and

analyzed for a number of physico-chemical parameters.

(Source: Google Earth Image)

Figure 25: Google Image showing Ground Water Monitoring Locations


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Table 30 Ground Water Sampling Locations

Location

Code

Name of

Location

Distance & Direction

from site Coordinates

GW -1 Project Site - 22° 4'1.64"N, 70°46'26.34"E

GW -2 Ardoi 4.03 km, ENE 22° 5'2.36"N, 70°49'0.10"E

GW -3 Gundasara 5.73 km, NE 22° 6'57.77"N, 70°49'0.29"E

GW -4 Sindhavadar 6.08 km, SW 22° 2'14.35"N, 70°44'22.75"E

GW -5 Hadamtala 3.56 km, SE 22° 3'37.41"N, 70°48'22.36"E

GW -6 Bhojpara 7.70 km, SSE 22° 0'38.71"N, 70°47'33.98"E

GW -7 Vaddhari 4.96 km, W 22° 5'16.08"N, 70°43'51.55"E

GW -8 Pipaliya 1.89 km, NNW 22° 5'43.92"N, 70°46'27.60"E (Source: Analysis during study period, GC


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Table 31 Ground Water Quality in the Study Area

No. Parameter Units Result Permissible

Limit as Per IS

10500:2012

Reference Method Sample Identification GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 GW8

1. pH --- 7.10 7.31 7.54 7.81 7.39 7.25 7.14 7.49 6.5-8.5 APHA 4500 H+

2. Conductivity µs/cm 2800 1712 2584 2180 2200 2426 2164 2324 - APHA 2510

3. Turbidity NTU <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 5 APHA 2130

4. Color Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 15 APHA 2120

5. Odor - No

Odor

No

Odor

No

Odor

No

Odor

No

Odor

No

Odor

No

Odor

No

Odor Agreeable APHA 2150

6. Total Dissolved Solid mg/L 1014 918 950 859 906 1009 860 980 2000 APHA 2540 C

7. Total Suspended Solid mg/L <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 - APHA 2540 B

8. Sulphate mg/L 98.6 55.1 72.2 45.7 61.3 87.6 54.8 68.8 400 APHA 4500- SO42-

9. Chloride mg/L 305 175 210 150 165 145 215 185 1000 APHA 4500 - Cl-

10. Total Hardness mg/L 500 220 300 420 220 390 500 220 600 APHA 2340

11. Calcium as Ca mg/L 156.31 32.06 76.15 120.24 20.04 88.188 156.31 32.06 200 APHA -3500 Ca

12. Magnesium Mg mg/L 26.73 34.02 21.87 29.16 41.31 41.31 26.73 34.02 100 APHA 3500-Mg

13. Alkalinity mg/L 150 530 310 420 540 450 410 480 600 APHA 2320

14. Copper mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 1.5 APHA 3500-Cu

15. Zinc mg/L <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 15 APHA 3500-Zn

16. Iron mg/L <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.3 APHA 3500-Fe

17. Lead mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 APHA 3500-Pb

18. Nickel mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.02 APHA 3500-Ni

19. Cadmium mg/L <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 0.003 APHA 3500-C

20. Calcium Hardness as CaCO3 mg/L 390 80 190 300 50 220 390 80 - APHA 3500-Ca

21. Magnesium Hardness as CaCO3 mg/L 110 140 90 120 170 170 110 140 - APHA 3500-Mg

22. Phenolic compound mg/L <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 0.002 APHA 5530

23. Fluoride mg/L 0.28 0.45 0.39 0.40 0.32 0.45 0.37 0.30 1.5 APHA 4500-F-

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Observation of ground water monitoring results:

All the samples were colourless meeting desirable norms (<5 Hazen). All the samples

meet the desirable standards (pH ranges from 7.13 to 7.81). TDS in samples ranges from

859 mg/L to 1009 mg/L. All the samples meet the permissible limit of 2000 mg/L. Total

Hardness in the water ranges from 220 mg/L to 500 mg/L. All the samples meet the

permissible limit of 600 mg/L. Calcium content in the water ranges from 32.06 mg/L to

156.34 mg/L, all the samples meet the permissible limit of 200 mg/L. Magnesium content

in the water ranges from 21.87 mg/L to 41.31 mg/L. All the samples meet the permissible

limit of 100 mg/L.

Total alkalinity in the water samples ranges from 150 mg/L to 540 mg/L. All the samples

are within the permissible limit of drinking water (600 mg/L). Chlorides range from 145

mg/L to 215 mg/L, which are below permissible limits (1000 mg/L).

Hence, it can be observed that ground water qualities in terms of various essential and

desirable characteristics are found within the limits specified by IS 10500:2012

3.13 Surface Water Quality:

Surface water samples were collected from 4 locations during the study period and

analyzed for a number of physico-chemical parameters.


Figure 26: Google Image showing Surface Water Monitoring Locations


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Table 32 Surface Water Sampling Locations

Location

Code Name of Location

Distance &

Direction from

site

Coordinates

SW -1 Veri Near Bhojjpura 9.64 km, SSE 21°59'47.66"N, 70°48'30.31"E

SW -2 Near Siddharth Nagar 9.79 km,SSE 21°59'35.47"N, 70°48'4.63"E

SW-3 Near Soliya 8.47 km, E 22° 3'51.70"N, 70°51'31.04"E

SW-4 Near Lunivav 8.56 km, WSW 22° 2'28.91"N, 70°42'19.90"E (Source: Analysis during study period, GCI)

Table 33 Surface Water Quality in the Study Area

(Source: Water Analysis by GCI Laboratory)

No Parameter Units Result Reference

Method Sample Identification SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4

1. pH --- 7.59 7.25 7.19 7.81 APHA 4500 H+

2. Conductivity µS/cm 1386 529 614 1542 APHA 2510

3. Turbidity NTU <2 <2 <2 <2 APHA 2130

4. Color Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 APHA 2120

5. Odor - No

Odor

No

Odor

No

Odor

No

Odor APHA 2150

6. Total Dissolved

Solid mg/L 598 468 517 374 APHA 2540 C

7. Total Suspended

Solid mg/L 6 4 8 2 APHA 2540 B

8. Sulphate mg/L 45.6 58.3 42.6 75.4 APHA 4500- SO42-

9. Chloride mg/L 180 234 197 155 APHA 4500 - Cl-

10. Total Hardness mg/L 175 194 166 180 APHA 2340

11. Calcium as Ca mg/L 42.68 46.98 49.2 48.09 APHA -3500 Ca

12. Magnesium Mg mg/L 15.8 14.9 13.5 14.58 APHA 3500-Mg

13. Alkalinity mg/L 110 116 124 120 APHA 2320

14. Copper mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 APHA 3500-Cu

15. Zinc mg/L <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 APHA 3500-Zn

16. Iron mg/L <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 APHA 3500-Fe

17. Lead mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA 3500-Pb

18. Nickel mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA 3500-Ni

19. Cadmium mg/L <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 APHA 3500-C

20. Total Coliform MPN/100 ml 84 63 240 170 APHA 9221 B

21. Faecal Coliform MPN/100 ml 17 9.8 47 40 APHA 9221 E

22. E. Coli MPN/100 ml <1.8 <1.8 <1.8 <1.8 APHA 9221 F

23. Calcium Hardness

as CaCO3 mg/L 140 142 138 120 APHA 3500-Ca

24.

Magnesium

Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/L 70 74 62 60 APHA 3500-Mg

25. Phenol mg/L <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 APHA 5530


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Table 34 Standard Water Quality Criteria

Class of

Water Designated best use Criteria

A

Drinking Water Source

without conventional

treatment but after

disinfection

Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall

be 50 or less

pH between 6.5 and 8.5

Dissolved Oxygen 6mg/L or more

Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20°C

2mg/L or less

B Outdoor bathing

(Organized)


be 500 or less pH between 6.5 and 8.5



3mg/L or less

C

Drinking water source

after conventional

treatment and

disinfection


be 5000 or less pH between 6 to 9



3mg/L or less

D Propagation of Wild life

and Fisheries

pH between 6.5 to 8.5


Free Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/L or less

E

Irrigation, Industrial

Cooling, Controlled

Waste disposal

pH between 6.0 to 8.5

Electrical Conductivity at 25°C micro

mhos/cm Max.2250

Sodium absorption Ratio Max. 26

Boron Max. 2 mg/L (Source: http://cpcb.nic.in/Water_Quality_Criteria.php)

26. Fluoride mg/L 0.17 0.25 0.31 0.18 APHA 4500-F-

27. Salinity mg/L 189 226.8 284.4 291.6 APHA 2520 B

28. Pesticides P/A Absent Absent Absent Absent Gas

Chromatography

29. Chemical Oxygen

Demand

mg/L 24 16 32 16 APHA 5220

30. Biochemical

Oxygen Demand

mg/L 6 4 8 4 APHA 5210


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3.14 Soil Environment

Soil is our most important natural resource and a natural resource is anything that comes

from the earth and is used by us. We depend on the soil for food, clothing, shelter,

minerals, clay & water. Soil is the seat of many macro and micro flora like algae, fungi,

earthworms, bacteria etc. These are very beneficial in promoting soil reactions and

decomposing the organic matter by which essential nutrients for plants are liberated.

Most of the soil is made-up of two main parts:

A. Tiny bits of mineral particles which come from larger rocks, and humus, which is dark

brown in color and consists of decaying remains of plants and animals.

B. Soil also contains water, air and living organisms, such as fungi, bacteria, earthworms,

roundworms, insects, etc. Actually more living organisms live in the soil than above it.

Methodology

The soil samples were collected from 8 selected locations during pre monsoon season.

The samples collected were homogeneous representative of each sampling location. At

random sub locations were identified at each location and soil samples were collected

from 5 to 15 cm below the surface. It was uniformly mixed before homogenizing the soil

samples. The samples about 500 gm were packed in polythene bags labelled in the field

with location number and sent to the laboratory for the analysis of physicochemical

parameters.

Soil Sampling Locations

Soil sampling was conducted once during the study period of Pre-monsoon season. 8

soil samples were collected from selected locations in the vicinity of the proposed project.

For studying soil quality environment in the study area, sampling locations were selected

to assess the existing soil conditions in and around the existing plant area representing

various land use conditions. The homogenized samples were analyzed for

physicochemical characteristics.


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Figure 27: Google Image showing Soil Sampling Location

Table 35 Soil Sampling Locations

Location

Code

Sampling

Locations Distance, km Direction

S-1 Project Site - 22° 4'1.64"N, 70°46'26.34"E

S-2 Ardoi 4.03 km, ENE 22° 5'2.36"N, 70°49'0.10"E

S-3 Gundasara 5.73 km, NE 22° 6'57.77"N, 70°49'0.29"E

S-4 Sindhavadar 6.08 km, SW 22° 2'14.35"N, 70°44'22.75"E

S-5 Hadamtala 3.56 km, SE 22° 3'37.41"N, 70°48'22.36"E

S-6 Bhojpara 7.70 km, SSE 22° 0'38.71"N, 70°47'33.98"E

S-7 Vaddhari 4.96 km, W 22° 5'16.08"N, 70°43'51.55"E

S-8 Pipaliya 1.89 km, NNW 22° 5'43.92"N, 70°46'27.60"E (Source: Analysis during study period, GCI)


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Analysis of Soil Samples The soil samples were examined for various physicochemical parameters, to determine the existing soil characteristics of the study

area. Physicochemical characteristics of soil are presented as follows:

Table 36 Physiochemical Characteristics of Soil

Sr. No. Parameters Unit Results

Reference Method S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8

1 pH - 7.09 7.61 7.59 7.57 7.54 7.36 7.8 7.6 IS 2720 : Part 26 : 1987

3 Electrical Conductivity ms/cm 2187 1720 1850 1630 1562 147 1522 1681 IS 14767: 2000

4 Soil Moisture Content % 8.4 9.40 9.15 8.79 9.52 7.89 9.2 10.8 IS 2720 – Part – 2

5 Organic Carbon % 0.51 0.56 0.38 0.78 0.44 0.63 0.52 0.48 IS 2720 : Part 22 : 1972

6 Organic Matter % 1.0 0.97 0.65 1.35 0.76 1.1 0.90 0.83 IS 2720 : Part 22 : 1972

7 Phosphorus mg/kg 0.0014 0.0016 0.0013 0.0018 0.0013 0.0017 0.0014 0.0019 APHA 4500 – P

8 Total Nitrogen % 476 458 474 248.33 280.88 478 472 450 APHA 4500-NORG

9 Potassium as K mg/kg 1367.2 936.19 1285.1 738.1 785.23 1337.8 1341.1 956.18 APHA 3500 – K - B

10 Calcium mg/kg 40.08 40.11 41.28 50.83 41.88 42.15 39.98 41.13 APHA 3500 –Ca– B

11 Magnesium mg/kg 72.9 81.51 71.58 66.76 70.95 78.36 75.31 87.76 APHA 3500 –Mg

12 Chloride mg/kg 50 45 48 49 46 56 52 48 IS 6925: 1973

13 Copper as Cu mg/kg 157.85 159.84 159.58 65.28 60.28 149.53 147.18 159.3 APHA 3111 B

14 Zinc as Zn mg/kg 80.88 44.97 79.71 38.51 36.16 86.15 85.06 48.98 APHA 3111 B

15 Iron as Fe mg/kg 0.3 0.6 0.8 0.5 0.63 0.4 1.5 0.9 APHA 3111 B

16 Lead as Pb mg/kg 5.49 1.39 6.11 2.31 1.94 4.81 4.93 2.51 APHA 3500-Pb

17 Nickel as Ni mg/kg 59.68 32.92 59.16 22.31 19.44 53.21 59.43 33.73 APHA 3500-Ni

(Source: Analysis by GCI Laboratory)


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3.15 Biological Environment

Biological resources of the area are an indicator of quality/health of the environment of

the area. Therefore, the study of the same is an important aspect to minimize the

distribution due to the intervention of the proposed project to accept in a sustainable

approach. To achieve the goal, EIA study was conducted during the month of March to

May, 2019 to cover all the biological parameters.

Nature supports a great variety of living beings under a structural and functional unit

called ecosystem. In any natural ecosystem, there are several components which exist

in harmony and survive only by interdependence. These components may be either

biotic or abiotic. Developmental activities often have great impacts on the biodiversity

both ecosystems as well as species level. Present study has been carried out to

inventories the biodiversity exist in the study area of present project, to evaluate the

possible impacts on biodiversity due to project activities and suggest effective mitigation

measures against the negative impacts.

The ecological study was undertaken to understand the present status of ecosystem of

the area, to predict changes as a result of proposed activities and to suggest measures

for maintaining the conditions. This carried through primary survey and secondary data

collected from various Government agencies like Forest Department, Agriculture

Department, Scientific literatures etc.

The animal and plant communities co-exist in a well-organized manner. Their natural

settings can get disturbed by any externally induced anthropological activities or by

naturally occurring calamities or disaster. So, once this setting is disturbed, it sometimes

is either practically impossible or may take a longer time to come back to its original

state. Hence changes in the status of flora and fauna are an elementary requirement of

Environmental Impact Assessment studies, in view of the need for conservation of

environmental quality and biodiversity. Information on flora and fauna was collected

within the study area.

Floral Compositions

The study includes both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Diverse systems such as

scrub forest, cultivated lands and kitchen gardens of villages were visited and floral

species identified. A total of 203 species of plants (including wild, ornamental and

cultivated plants) belonging 65 plant families were documented and identified. The

identified plant species with scientific name, family, habit, habitat and type are given in

Table 3.17.


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Table 37 List of Flora in the Study Area

S. No Species Name Family Habit

1 Abelmoschus moschatus Medic. Malvaceae Herb

2 Abrus precatorius L. Fabaceae Climber

3 Abutilon indicum (L.)Sweet Sterculiaceae Herb

4 Acacia catechu (L. f.) Willd. Mimosaceae Tree

5 Acacia ferruginea DC. Mimosaceae Tree

6 Acacia leucophloea (Roxb.) Willd. Mimosaceae Tree

7 Acacia nilotica (L.) Delile Mimosaceae Tree

8 Acacia planifrons Wight & Arn Mimosaceae Tree

9 Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. Mimosaceae Tree

10 Achyranthes aspera L. Amaranthaceae Herb

11 Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa ex Roxb. Rutaceae Tree

12 Aerva lanata (L.) Juss.ex Schultes Amaranthaceae Herb

13 Aerva sanguinolenta (L.) Bl. Amaranthaceae Herb

14 Ageratum conyzoides L. Asteraceae Herb

15 Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. Simaroubaceae Tree

16 Alangium salvifolium (L.f.) Wang. Alangiaceae Shrub

17 Albizia lebbek (L.) Benth. Mimosaceae Tree

18 Albizia odoratissima (L.f.) Benth. Mimosaceae Tree

19 Albizia procera (Roxb.) Benth. Mimosaceae Tree

20 Allium cepa L. Alliaceae Herb

21 Alternanthera paronychioides St. Amaranthaceae Herb

22 Alternanthera pungens Kunth Amaranthaceae Herb

23 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br.ex DC. Amaranthaceae Herb

24 Amaranthus caudatus L. Amaranthaceae Herb

25 Amaranthus spinosus L. Amaranthaceae Herb

26 Amaranthus viridis L. Amaranthaceae Herb

27 Annona squamosa L. Annonaceae Shrub

28 Anogeissus latifolia (Roxb.ex DC.) Wall.ex

Guill.& Perr.

Combretaceae Tree

29 Argemone mexicana L. Papaveraceae Herb

30 Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochiaceae Climber

31 Azadirachta indica A. Juss.(Melia

azadirachta L.)

Meliaceae Tree

32 Balanites aegyptiaca Del. Balanitaceae Tree

33 Bauhinia racemosa Lam. Caesalpiniaceae Tree

34 Boerhavia diffusa L. Nyctaginaceae Herb

35 Bolboschoenus maritimus (L.) Palla Cyperaceae Herb

36 Bombax ceiba L.(B. malabaricum DC.) Bombacaceae Tree

37 Borassus flabellifer L. Arecaceae Tree

38 Boswellia serrata Roxb. ex Colebr.(B.glabra

Roxb.)

Burseraceae Tree


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39 Bougainvillea spetabilis Willd. Nyctaginaceae Shrub

40 Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. Brassicaceae Herb

41 Bridelia retusa (L.) Spreng. Euphorbiaceae Tree

42 Bulbostylis barbata (Rottb.) C.B.Cl. Cyperaceae Herb

43 Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. Papilionaceae Tree

44 Calotropis gigantea R.Br. Ascelpiadaceae Shrub

45 Calotrpis procera (Ait.) R.Br. Ascelpiadaceae Shrub

46 Carthamus tinctorius L. Asteraceae Herb

47 Cassia auriculata L. Caesalpiniaceae Shrub

48 Cassia fistula L. Caesalpiniaceae Tree

49 Cassia occidentalis L. Caesalpiniaceae Herb

50 Cassia senna L. Caesalpiniaceae Herb

51 Cassia siamea Lam. Caesalpiniaceae Tree

52 Cassia tora L. Caesalpiniaceae Herb

53 Casuarina equisetifolia L. Casurinaceae Tree

54 Celosia argentea L. var. argentea Amaranthaceae Herb

55 Chloris barbata Sw. Poaceae Herb

56 Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.King &

H.Robins.

Asteraceae Herb

57 Chrozophora rottleri (Geisel.) Juss. Euphorbiaceae Herb

58 Cicer arietinum L Papilionaceae Herb

59 Cleome viscosa L. Capparaceae Herb

60 Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn. Verbenaceae Herb

61 Cocos nucifera L. Arecaceae Tree

62 Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott Araceae Herb

63 Commelina benghalensis L. Commelinaceae Herb

64 Commelina diffusa Burm.f. Commelinaceae Herb

65 Commiphora wightii (Arn.) Bhandari Burseraceae Tree

66 Cordia dichotoma Forst.f. Boraginaceae Tree

67 Cordia monoica Roxb. Ehretiaceae Tree

68 Coriandrum sativum L. Apiaceae Herb

69 Cressa cretica Convolvulaceae Herb

70 Crotalaria retusa L. Papilionaceae Climber

71 Croton bonplandianus Baill. Euphorbiaceae Herb

72 Cuminum cyminum L. Apiaceae Herb

73 Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Poaceae Herb

74 Cyperus compressus L. Cyperaceae Herb

75 Cyperus kyllingia Endl. Cyperaceae Herb

76 Cyperus rotundus L. Cyperaceae Herb

77 Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) P.Beauv. Poaceae Herb

78 Dalbergia sisoo Roxb. Papilionaceae Tree


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79 Datura innoxia Mill. Solanaceae Herb

80 Delonix elata (L.) Gamble Caesalpiniaceae Tree

81 Delonix regia (Boj.ex Hook.) Raf. Caesalpiniaceae Tree

82 Emblica officinalis Gaertn. Euphorbiaceae Tree

83 Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC Asteraceae Herb

84 Erythrina variegata L. Papilionaceae Tree

85 Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm. Myrtaceae Tree

86 Euphorbia caducifolia Haines Euphorbiaceae Shrub

87 Euphorbia chamaesyce L. Euphorbiaceae Herb

88 Euphorbia hirta L. Euphorbiaceae Herb

89 Euphorbia neriifolia L. Euphorbiaceae Shrub

90 Euphorbia thymifolia L. Euphorbiaceae Herb

91 Euphorbia tirucalli L. Euphorbiaceae Shrub

92 Euphorbia tirucalli L. Euphorbiaceae Shrub

93 Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L. Convolvulaceae Herb

94 Evolvulus nummularius (L.) L. Convolvulaceae Herb

95 Ficsu benghalensis L. var. benghalensis Moraceae Tree

96 Ficus elastica Roxb.ex Hornem Moraceae Tree

97 Ficus hispida L.f. Moraceae Tree

98 Ficus microcarpa L.f. Moraceae Tree

99 Ficus racemosa L. Moraceae Tree

100 Ficus religiosa L. Moraceae Tree

101 Ficus virens L.f. Moraceae Tree

102 Fimbristylis ferruginea (L.) Vahl Cyperaceae Herb

103 Fimbristylis quinquangularis (Vahl) Kunth Cyperaceae Herb

104 Flacourtia montana Graham Flacourtiaceae Shrub

105 Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Apiaceae Herb

106 Garuga pinnata Roxb. Burseraceae Tree

107 Gmelina arborea Roxb. Verbenaceae Tree

108 Gomphrena celosioides Mart. Amaranthaceae Herb

109 Gomphrena globosa L. Amaranthaceae Herb

110 Gossypium herbaceum L. Malvaceae Shrub

111 Gossypium hirsutum L. Malvaceae Shrub

112 Grewia tiliifolia Vahl. Tiliaceae Tree

113 Heliotropium curassavicum L. Boraginaceae Herb

114 Heliotropium indicum L. Boraginaceae Herb

115 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Malvaceae Shrub

116 Hybanthus enneaspermus (L.) F. Violaceae Herb

117 Indigofera linifolia (L.f.) Retz. Papilionaceae Herb

118 Indigofera linnaei Ali Papilionaceae Herb


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119 Ipomoea carnea Jacq. Convolvulaceae Shrub

120 Ipomoea hederifolia L. Convolvulaceae Climber

121 Ipomoea nil (L.) Roth. Convolvulaceae Climber

122 Jatropha gossypifolia L. Euphorbiaceae Shrub

123 Justicia diffusa Willd. Acanthaceae Herb

124 Lantana camara L. Verbenaceae Shrub

125 Launaea sarmentosa (Willd.) Schultz-Bip.ex

Kuntze

Asteraceae Herb

126 Lepidagathis cristata Willd. Acanthaceae Herb

127 Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link Lamiaceae Herb

128 Leucas linifolia (Willd.) Link Lamiaceae Herb

129 Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Solanaceae Herb

130 Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae Tree

131 Martynia annua L. Martyniaceae Herb

132 Martynia annua L. Martyniaceae Shrub

133 Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae Shrub

134 Melia azedarach L. Meliaceae Tree

135 Millingtonia hortensis L.f. Bignoniaceae Tree

136 Mimosa pudica L. Mimosaceae Herb

137 Mimusops elengi L. Sapotaceae Tree

138 Mirabilis jalapa L. Nyctaginaceae Herb

139 Mollugo pentaphylla L. Molluginaceae Herb

140 Momordica charantia L. Cucurbitaceae Climber

141 Moringa oleifera Lam. Moringaceae Tree

142 Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. Rutaceae Shrub

143 Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack (M. exotica L.) Rutaceae Tree

144 Nepuntia oleracea Lour. Mimosaceae Herb

145 Nymphoides indica (L.) Kuntze Menyanthaceae Herb

146 Ocimum gratissimum L. Lamiaceae Herb

147 Ocimum sanctum L. Lamiaceae Herb

148 Oxalis corniculata L. Oxalidaceae Herb

149 Parthenium hysterophorus L. Asteraceae Herb

150 Pedalium murex Pedaliaceae Shrub

151 Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. Poaceae Herb

152 Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov. Ascelpiadaceae Climber

153 Phoenix sylvestris (L.) Roxb. Arecaceae Tree

154 Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene Verbenaceae Herb

155 Phyllanthus amarus Schum.& Thonn. Euphorbiaceae Tree

156 Physalis minima L. Solanaceae Herb

157 Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth. Mimosaceae Tree

158 Plantago ovata Forssk. Plataginaceae Herb


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159 Polycarpaea corymbosa (L.) Lam. Caryophyllaceae Herb

160 Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre Papilionaceae Tree

161 Potamogeton pectinatus L. Potamogetonaceae Herb

162 Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce Mimosaceae Tree

163 Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. Mimosaceae Tree

164 Psidium guajava L. Myrtaceae Tree

165 Ricinus communis L. Euphorbiaceae Shrub

166 Salicornia brachiata Roxb. Chenopodiaceae Shrub

167 Salvadora oleoides Decne Salvadoraceae Tree

168 Salvadora persica L. Salvadoraceae Tree

169 Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr. Mimosaceae Tree

170 Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) L. Aizoaceae Herb

171 Sida acuta Burm.f. Malvaceae Herb

172 Sida cordata (Burm.f.) Borssum Malvaceae Herb

173 Sida cordifolia L. Malvaceae Herb

174 Solanum americanum Mill. Solanaceae Herb

175 Solanum nigrum L. Solanaceae Herb

176 Sonchus oleraceus L. Asteraceae Herb

177 Sopubia delphinifolia (L.) G.don Scrophulariaceae Herb

178 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench Poaceae Shrub

179 Spinacia oleracea L. Chenopodiaceae Herb

180 Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl Verbenaceae Herb

181 Suaeda maritima (L.) Dumort Chenopodiaceae Herb

182 Suaeda monoica Forssk. Chenopodiaceae Herb

183 Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels Myrtaceae Tree

184 Tamarindus indica L. Caesalpiniaceae Tree

185 Tecoma stans (L.) Kunth Bignoniaceae Tree

186 Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. Papilionaceae Herb

187 Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.ex DC.) Wight &

Arn.

Combretaceae Tree

188 Terminalia catapa L. Combretaceae Tree

189 Trichodesma indicum (L.) R.Br. Boraginaceae Herb

190 Trichodesma zeylanicum (Burm.f.) R.Br. Boraginaceae Herb

191 Tridax procumbens L. Asteraceae Herb

192 Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Papilionaceae Herb

193 Triticum aestivum L. Poaceae Herb

194 Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq. Tiliaceae Herb

195 Urena lobata L. Malvaceae Herb

196 Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. Asteraceae Herb

197 Wattakaka volubilis (L.f.) Stapf Ascelpiadaceae Climber

198 Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz. Lythraceae Tree


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199 Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb,) R.Br. Apocynaceae Tree

200 Xanthium indicum Koenig Asteraceae Herb

201 Zea mays L. Poaceae Herb

202 Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. Rhamnaceae Tree

203 Ziziphus nummularia (Burm.f.) Wight & Arn Rhamnaceae Shrub

Fauna

A total of 74 species of birds were observed during the present survey. The habitat

types of the area include agricultural land, scrub jungle, plantation, seasonal ponds,

marshlands and fallow grasslands. The common terrestrial species of the area

include Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicata), Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis),

Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) and Red vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer).

The various animal species in the study area are reported in Table3.18. The richness

of plant species of the region is the prime cause for animal richness.

Table 38List of Fauna

S. No Common Name ScientificName Family Migratory

Status*

1 Alexandrine Parakeet

Psittacula eupatria Psittacidae O

2 AshyDrongo Dicrurusleucophaeus Dicruridae R

3 Asian Koel Eudynamysscolopacea Cuculidae R

4 Asian Openbill-Stork Anastomusoscitans Ciconiidae R

5 Asian Pied Starling Gracupicacontra Sturnidae R

6 BankMyna Acridotheresginginianus Sturnidae R

7 BayaWeaver Ploceus philippinus Ploceinae R

8 BlackDrongo Dicrurusmacrocercus Dicruridae R

9 BlackKite Milvus migrans Accipitridae R

10 Black-napedOriole Oriolus chinensis Oriolidae R

11 Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus Accipitridae R

12 Black-wingedStilt Himantopus himantopus Recurvirostridae M

13 Blue Rock Pigeon Columbalivia Columbidae R

14 Blue-tailedBee- eater Meropsphilippinus Meropidae R

15 Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae R

16 CommonHoopoe Upupa epops Upupidae R

17 Common Myna Acridotherestristis Sturnidae R

18 CommonSwallow Hirundo rustica Hirundinidae M

19 CommonTailorbird Orthotomussutorius Cisticolidae R

20 CoppersmithBarbet Megalaima

haemacephala

Megalaimidae R

21 Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornischeela Accipitridae R

22 Demoiselle Crane Anthropoidesvirgo Gruidae M


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23 Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto Columbidae O

24 Eurasian Coot Fulica atra Rallidae O

25 GlossyIbis Plegadis falcinellus Threskiornithidae R

26 Golden Fronted Leafbird Chloropsisaurifrons Chloropseidae R

27 GreatCormorant Phalacrocoraxcarbo Phalacrocoracida

e

O

28 Greater Coucal Centropussinensis Cuculidae R

29 GreenBee-eater Meropsorientalis Meropidae R

30 GreyFrancolin Francolinus

pondicerianus

Phasianidae R

31 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea Ardeidae M

32 House Crow Corvussplendens Corvidae R

33 House Sparrow Passerdomesticus Passeridae R

34 House Swift Apusnipalensis Apodidae R

35 Indian Cuckoo Cuculus micropterus Cuculidae R

36 Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus Phasianidae R

37 Indian Pond-Heron Ardeola grayii Ardeidae R

38 Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicata Muscicapidae R

39 Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis Coraciidae R

40 IntermediateEgret Mesophoyx intermedia Ardeidae R

41 Jungle Babbler Turdoidesstriata Leiothrichidae R

42 Jungle Crow Corvusmacrorhynchos Corvidae R

43 Jungle Myna Acridotheresfuscus Sturnidae R

44 Large PiedWagtail Motacilla

maderaspatensis

Motacillidae R

45 LesserCoucal Centropusbengalensis Cuculidae R

46 LittleCormorant Phalacrocoraxniger Phalacrocoracida

e

R

47 Little Egret EgrettaGarzetta Ardeidae R

48 Little RingedPlover Charadrius dubius Charadriidae R

49 Oriental Magpie- Robin Copsychussaularis Muscicapidae R

50 OrientalWhiteIbis Threskiornis

melanocephalu

s

Threskiornithidae R

51 Paddyfield Pipit Anthusrufulus Motacillidae R

52 PaintedStork Mycteria leucocephala Ciconiidae O

53 Pied Bush Chat Saxicola caprata Muscicapidae R

54 Pied Crested Cuckoo Clamator jacobinus Cuculidae M

55 Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis Cerylidae R

56 Plain Prinia Prinia inornata Cisticolidae R

57 Purple Heron Ardea purpurea Ardeidae R

58 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica Nectariniidae R

59 Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotuscafer Pycnonotidae R

60 Red-wattledLapwing Vanellus indicus Charadriidae R

61 Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri Psittacidae R

62 RufousTreepie Dendrocittavagabunda Corvidae R

63 Small Blue Kingfisher Alcedo atthis Alcedinidae R

64 SpottedDove Streptopelia chinensis Columbidae R


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65 SpottedOwlet Athene brama Strigidae O

66 Stork-billed Kingfisher Pelargopsiscapensis Halcyonidae O

67 Watercock Gallicrex cinerea Rallidae R

68 WhiteWagtail Motacilla alba Motacillidae R

69 White-breasted Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis Alcedinidae R

70 White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornisphoenicurus Rallidae R

71 White-cheeked Barbet Megalaima viridis Megalaimidae O

72 White-eared bulbul Pycnonotus leucotis Pycnonotidae R

73 White-headed Babbler Turdoidesleucocephala Timaliidae R

74 YellowWagtail Motacilla flava Motacillidae R

Butterfly

A total of 32 butterfly species belonging to 5 families were recorded during the present

study. Species such as Chocolate Pansy, Common Jezebel, Plain Tiger, Common Crow,

and Common Grass Yellow were commonly seen in and around the proposed project

site.

Table 39List of butterflies in and around the study area

S. No Common Name ScientificName Family

1 Angled Pierrot Caletacaleta Lycaenidae

2 Baronet Euthalia nais Nymphalidae

3 Blue Pansy Junonia orithya Nymphalidae

4 Blue Tiger Tirumala limniace Nymphalidae

5 ChocolatePansy Junonia iphita Nymphalidae

6 CommonBushbrown Mycalesisperseus Nymphalidae

7 CommonEmigrant Catopsilia pomona Pieridae

8 CommonGrass

Yellow

Euremahecabe Pieridae

9 CommonGull Ceporanerissa Pieridae

10 CommonIndian Crow Euploea core Nymphalidae

11 CommonJay Graphiumdoson Papilionidae

12 CommonJezebel Delias eucharis Pieridae

13 CommonLeopard Phalanta phalanta Nymphalidae

14 CommonLime

Butterfly

Papilio demoleus Papilionidae

15 CommonSailor Neptishylas Nymphalidae

16 CommonWanderer Pareronia valeria Pieridae

17 Crimson Rose Pachliopta hector Papilionidae

18 CrimsonTip Calotis danae Pieridae

19 Darkcerulean Jamidesbochus Lycaenidae

20 GlassyTiger Parantica algea Nymphalidae

21 GreyPansy Junonia atlites Nymphalidae

22 Lemon Pansy Junonia lemonias Nymphalidae


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23 Lesser Grass Blue Zizina otis Lycaenidae

24 Mottled Emigrant Catopsilia pyranthe Pieridae

25 PaintedCourtesan Euripus consimilis Nymphalidae

26 Peacock Pansy Junonia almana Nymphalidae

27 Plain Tiger Danauschrysippus Nymphalidae

28 Plains Cupid Chilades pandava Lycaenidae

29 Small OrangeTip Calotis etrida Pieridae

30 StripedTiger Danausgenutia Nymphalidae

31 TawnyCoster Acraeaterpsicore Nymphalidae

32 YellowPansy Junonia hierta Nymphalidae

Amphibians

Based on field observations and the available secondary information, a total of 6 species

of amphibians were recorded from the study area as given in the following Table.

Table 40List of amphibians recorded in the study area

S. No Common Name ScientificName Family

1 Asian Common Toad Bufo melanostictus Bufonidae

2 Common Tree Frog Polypedates maculatus Rhacophoridae

3 Indian Skipper Frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis Ranidae

4 Indus Valley Toad Duttaphrynus stomaticus Bufonidae

5 Paddyfield Frog Fejervarya limnocharis Dicroglossidae

6 Indian Flapshell Turtle Lissemys punctata Trionychidae

Reptiles

Based on field observations and the available secondary information, a total of 16

species of reptiles were recorded from the study area as given in the following Table.

Table 41List of reptiles recorded in the study area

S.No Common Name ScientificName Family

1 Asian House Gecko Hemidactylusfrenatus Gekkonidae

2 Banded Racer Argyrogenafasciolata Colubridae

3 Brahminywormsnake Ramphotyphlopsbraminus Typhlopidae

4 Checkered Keelback Xenochrophispiscator Colubridae

5 CommonHouseGecko Hemidactylusflaviviridis Gekkonidae

6 CommonKrait BungarusCoeruleus Elapidae

7 CommonKukri Snake Oligodonarnensis Colubridae

8 CommonSkink Mabuya macularia Scincidae


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9 CommonTrinket Snake CoelognathusHelenahelena Colubridae

10 GreenVine Snake Ahaetulla nasuta Colubridae

11 Indian Chameleon Chamaleonzeylanicus Chamaeleonidae

12 Indian Cobra Naja naja Elapidae

13 Indianfan-throated lizard Sitana ponticeriana Agamidae

14 Indian Rat Snake Ptyasmucosa Colubridae

15 Little Skink Lygosomapunctata Scincidae

16 OrientalGarden Lizard Calotesversicolor Agamidae

Mammals

There are no major wild animals in the study area and 8 mammals were recorded in

study area. Blue Bull (Nilgai) is found all over the study area. Nearly 200-300 Nilgai are

found in the airport site.

Table 42Mammals recorded in the study area

S.No Common Name ScientificName Family

1 Bengal Fox Vulpesbengalensis Canidae

2 Black-nappedHare Lepusnigricollis Leporidae

3 CommonHouse Mouse Mus musculus Muridae

4 CommonMongoose Herpestesedwardsi Herpestidae

5 Blue Bull Boselaphus tragocamelus Bovidae

6 IndianWolf Canislupus Canidae

7 Jackal Canisaureus Canidae

8 Three-striped Palm squirrel Funambulus palmarum Sciuridae

3.16 Socioeconomic Environment

Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance has been done to assess socio-economic status in the study area. The

study area is rural however basic amenities were observed to be available.

Methodology

Detailed socio-economic data were collected within 10 km radius of the existing Project

site. Preliminary information was collected during field investigation followed by

secondary data from the census of India 2011.

Socioeconomic Assessment

Socio economic status of the population is the indicator of the change in the life style due

to the developmental activities taking place in the region. The villages which appears


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within the 10 km radius from the centre of the proposed Project site are considered for

socioeconomic study.

Demography

The study there is 28 villages in the study area. The demographic pattern of all the

settlements as per 2011 census is given in below table.


Figure 28: Villages within 10 km radius

Table 43 List of villages present in the study area

Sr. No. Name of Village Distance from the

Project Site Direction from the

Project Site

1 Ardoi 4 km ENE

2 Soliya 7.28 km E

3 Anandpar 9.41 km ENE

4 Gundasan 5.72 km NE

5 Pipaliya 1.89 km N

6 Ribda 5.44 km N

7 Veraval 8.32 km NNE

8 Kotda Sangani 9.67 km ESE

9 Khareda 9.20 km SE

10 Panchiyavadar 7.68 km SE

11 Shemla 5.56 km SSE

12 Hadamtala 3.51 km SE

13 Rib 5.22 km WNW


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14 Mungavavadi 5.85 km NW

15 Vaddhari 5.17 km W

16 Daliya 6.59 km W

17 Sindhavadar 6.35 km WSW

18 Mahika Mota 4.68 km WSW

19 Bhunava 2.76 km SSW

20 Mahika Nana 6.06 km SW

21 Nagadka 7.80 km S

22 Umvada Mota 9.02 km SSW

23 Lunivav 9.53 km WSW

24 Juni Mengani 9.68 km WNW

25 Khambha 9.53 km NNW

26 Naranka 9.37 km ENE

27 Bhojpara 6.66 km S

28 Bharudi 1.29 km W

Sex Ratio

Sex ratio is number of females per 1000 males. In the study area the sex ratio is 922. As

per the Census 2011 the male population is 52% while female population is 48% of the

total population.

Table 44Village-wise details of Population

S.

No Village

No of

Household

s

Total

Population Male Female

Sex Ratio

(females/m

ales)*1000

1 Ardoi 645 3162 1623 1539 948.24

2 Soliya 220 1090 555 535 963.96

3 Anandpar 149 874 440 434 986.36

4 Gundasara 290 1410 707 703 994.34

5 Pipaliya 257 1246 632 614 971.52

6 Ribda 311 1545 785 760 968.15

7 Veraval 227 1276 647 629 972.18

8 Kotda Sangani 12230 62059 31732 30327 955.72

9 Khareda 368 1873 962 911 946.99

10 Panchiyavadar 109 654 341 313 917.89

11 Shemla 320 1617 821 796 969.55

12 Hadamatala 184 1122 583 539 924.53

13 Rib 280 1392 698 694 994.27

14 Mungavavdi 186 960 493 467 947.26

15 Valadhari 217 1014 504 510 1011.90

16 Daliya 375 2007 1013 994 981.24

17 Sindhavadar 103 569 305 264 865.57

18 Mahika Mota 240 1117 568 549 966.55


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19 Bhunava 201 992 507 485 956.61

20 Mahika Nana 173 828 423 405 957.45

21 Nagadka 137 724 384 340 885.42

22 Umvada Mota 268 1426 738 688 932.25

23 Lunivav 308 1485 792 693 875.00

24 Juni Mengani 317 1531 776 755 972.94

25 Khambha 246 1134 584 550 941.78

26 Naranka 204 1151 576 575 998.26

27 Bhojpara 239 1231 644 587 911.49

28 Bharudi 253 1284 661 623 942.51

Total 19057 96773 49494 47279 952.14

Figure 29: Population of the study area

Social Structure:

Out of total population, 7.08 % is SC population and 0.35% is ST Population.

51%

49%

Population of the Study Area

Total Population Male

Total Population Female


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Table 45Social Distribution

Sr.

No. Name

Total

Populati

on

Person

Sched

uled

Castes

popula

tion

Person

Sched

uled

Castes

popula

tion

Male

Schedul

ed

Castes

populati

on

Female

Schedule

d Tribes

populati

on

Person

Schedu

led

Tribes

populat

ion

Male

Schedu

led

Tribes

populat

ion

Female

1 Ardoi 3162 560 287 273 3 2 1

2 Soliya 1090 68 35 33 0 0 0

3 Anandpa

r 874 43 24 19 0 0 0

4 Gundasa

ra 1410 124 66 58 0 0 0

5 Pipaliya 1246 204 102 102 0 0 0

6 Ribda 1545 205 103 102 14 10 4

7 Veraval 1276 52 26 26 0 0 0

8 Kotda

Sangani 62059 7433 3801 3632 361 194 167

9 Khareda 1873 491 250 241 0 0 0

10 Panchiya

vadar 654 108 53 55 0 0 0

11 Shemla 1617 44 13 31 0 0 0

12 Hadamat

ala 1122 148 75 73 0 0 0

13 Rib 1392 18 10 8 0 0 0

14 Mungava

vdi 960 243 116 127 0 0 0

15 Valadhar

i 1014 132 63 69 0 0 0

16 Daliya 2007 190 101 89 0 0 0

17 Sindhava

dar 569 22 14 8 28 15 13

18 Mahika

Mota 1117 24 14 10 20 11 9

19 Bhunava 992 190 97 93 13 4 9

20 Mahika

Nana 828 15 9 6 13 4 9

21 Nagadka 724 115 63 52 36 21 15

22 Umvada

Mota 1426 302 164 138 0 0 0

23 Lunivav 1485 45 29 16 4 2 2


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24 Juni

Mengani 1531 159 72 87 0 0 0

25 Khambh

a 1134 173 87 86 0 0 0

26 Naranka 1151 192 101 91 0 0 0

27 Bhojpara 1231 210 107 103 4 2 2

28 Bharudi 1284 205 101 104 0 0 0

Total 96773 11715 5983 5732 496 265 231

Figure 30: Social profile of the study area

Literacy

The overall percentage of literate in the area is 69.19 %. Total literate population is 6963.

The literacy rate of male is 38.3 % while literacy rate in female is 30.88%.

Table 46Literacy Rate

Sr.

No. Name

Total

Populati

on

Person

Literates

Populati

on

Person

Literates

Populati

on Male

Literates

Populati

on

Female

Illiterate

Persons

Illiterat

e Male

Illiterate

Female

1 Ardoi 3162 2298 1242 1056 864 381 483

2 Soliya 1090 738 404 334 352 151 201

3 Anandpar 874 549 306 243 325 134 191

4 Gundasara 1410 1151 593 558 259 114 145

88%

12%

0%

Social Profile of the Study Area

Total Population Person

SC Population

ST Population


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5 Pipaliya 1246 857 477 380 389 155 234

6 Ribda 1545 1126 616 510 419 169 250

7 Veraval 1276 615 387 228 661 260 401

8 Kotda Sangani 62059 42773 23673 19100 19286 8059 11227

9 Khareda 1873 1320 726 594 553 236 317

10 Panchiyavadar 654 501 274 227 153 67 86

11 Shemla 1617 1025 544 481 592 277 315

12 Hadamatala 1122 670 381 289 452 202 250

13 Rib 1392 1039 575 464 353 123 230

14 Mungavavdi 960 723 406 317 237 87 150

15 Valadhari 1014 673 377 296 341 127 214

16 Daliya 2007 1407 768 639 600 245 355

17 Sindhavadar 569 414 240 174 155 65 90

18 Mahika Mota 1117 747 430 317 370 138 232

19 Bhunava 992 727 406 321 265 101 164

20 Mahika Nana 828 650 355 295 178 68 110

21 Nagadka 724 518 303 215 206 81 125

22 Umvada Mota 1426 978 546 432 448 192 256

23 Lunivav 1485 1173 660 513 312 132 180

24 Juni Mengani 1531 1108 594 514 423 182 241

25 Khambha 1134 736 417 319 398 167 231

26 Naranka 1151 791 447 344 360 129 231

27 Bhojpara 1231 713 407 306 518 237 281

28 Bharudi 1284 943 518 425 341 143 198

Total 96773 66963 37072 29891 29810 12422 17388

Figure 31: Population Literacy of the study area

38%

31%

31%

Population Literacy in the Study Area

Literates Population Male

Literate Population Female

Illiterate Persons


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Occupational Pattern

The overall percentage of workers in the area is 32.72%.

Table 47 Occupational Pattern

Sr. No.

Name

Total Populati

on Person

Total Worker Populati

on Person

Total Worker Population Male

Total Worker Populati

on Female

Main Working Populati

on Person

Main Cultivator Population Person

Main Agricultu

ral Labourer

s Populati

on Person

Main Househ

old Industri

es Populati

on Person

Main Other

Workers Populati

on Person

Marginal Worker Populati

on Person

Non Working Populati

on Person

Non Workin

g Populat

ion Male

Non Working Populati

on Female

1 Ardoi 3162 1232 1001 231 1140 767 230 1 142 92 1930 622 1308 2 Soliya 1090 430 332 98 428 203 142 1 82 2 660 223 437 3 Anandpar 874 254 231 23 218 115 67 0 36 36 620 209 411 4 Gundasara 1410 551 432 119 549 343 105 10 91 2 859 275 584 5 Pipaliya 1246 487 374 113 482 259 163 0 60 5 759 258 501 6 Ribda 1545 475 447 28 433 189 14 5 225 42 1070 338 732 7 Veraval 1276 467 316 151 274 168 61 3 42 193 809 331 478

8 Kotda

Sangani 62059 28641 19475 9166 25148 13500 6367 223 5058 3493 33418 12257 21161

9 Khareda 1873 852 542 310 716 260 209 6 241 136 1021 420 601

10 Panchiyavada

r 654 192 159 33 191 107 81 0 3 1 462 182 280

11 Shemla 1617 809 493 316 504 237 179 0 88 305 808 328 480 12 Hadamatala 1122 458 393 65 440 265 163 1 11 18 664 190 474 13 Rib 1392 646 430 216 613 285 170 0 158 33 746 268 478 14 Mungavavdi 960 405 302 103 403 280 93 1 29 2 555 191 364 15 Valadhari 1014 342 316 26 327 126 70 3 128 15 672 188 484 16 Daliya 2007 984 609 375 675 420 140 0 115 309 1023 404 619 17 Sindhavadar 569 269 165 104 261 82 170 4 5 8 300 140 160 18 Mahika Mota 1117 407 344 63 349 125 102 15 107 58 710 224 486 19 Bhunava 992 636 318 318 360 152 102 0 106 276 356 189 167 20 Mahika Nana 828 407 263 144 404 259 106 9 30 3 421 160 261 21 Nagadka 724 240 223 17 184 97 43 2 42 56 484 161 323 22 Umvada Mota 1426 560 431 129 559 277 177 0 105 1 866 307 559 23 Lunivav 1485 837 450 387 448 238 130 1 79 389 648 342 306 24 Juni Mengani 1531 778 496 282 774 513 227 12 22 4 753 280 473 25 Khambha 1134 497 361 136 480 248 52 9 171 17 637 223 414 26 Naranka 1151 566 336 230 566 282 203 0 81 0 585 240 345 27 Bhojpara 1231 499 383 116 485 153 215 13 104 14 732 261 471 28 Bharudi 1284 505 383 122 456 267 34 1 154 49 779 278 501

Total 96773 43426 30005 13421 37867 20217 9815 320 7515 5559 53347 19489 33858


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Figure 32: Occupational Pattern of the study area

3.17Traffic Study

Reconnaissance

The traffic survey, to ascertain the traffic density in the study area was conducted on the roadnear

the project site. The composition of Traffic includes Two Wheelers, Three Wheelers (Goods &

Passenger Autos, Four Wheeler (Passenger Cars) and Four Wheeler HeavyVehicles like Trucks,

Lorries Busses etc.

Traffic survey of the Study Area

Data was collected by physically counting the number of vehicles plying in both directions ofNH

8B (Gondal - Ribda Road). The hourly counts werecarried out for the different type/category of

vehicles. The variation in the traffic flow at thegiven road along with the number of vehicles during

peak hour & lean hour is presented in theTable 3.28.

Table 3.28 Traffic Survey

Two Wheeler Three Wheeler Passenger

cars Trucks ,Buses

and lorries Total vehicles

Hours v/hr PCU/hr (0.75) v/hr

PCU/hr (1.2) v/hr

PCU/hr (1) v/hr

PCU/hr (3.7) Total

Total PCU/Hr

06-07 am 34 26 19 23 50 50 44 163 103 261

07-08 am 75 56 25 30 42 42 61 226 142 354

08-09 am 90 68 30 36 93 93 70 259 213 456

09-10 am 85 64 38 46 103 103 112 414 226 627

10-11 am 101 76 48 58 110 110 155 574 259 817

11-12 pm 135 101 55 66 121 121 122 451 311 740

12-01 pm 115 86 43 52 125 165 137 507 283 810

01-02 pm 128 96 45 54 73 73 120 444 246 667

02-03 pm 115 86 50 60 86 86 132 488 251 721

33%

5%62%

Occupational Pattern of the Study Area

Main Workers

Marginal Workers

Non Workers


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03-04 pm 119 89 40 48 97 97 137 507 256 741

04-05 pm 138 104 48 58 114 114 114 422 300 697

05-06 pm 135 101 45 54 133 133 115 426 313 714

06-07 pm 141 106 41 49 103 103 127 470 285 728

07-08 pm 126 95 45 54 93 93 129 477 264 719

08-09pm 116 87 30 36 73 73 110 407 219 603

09-10pm 91 68 32 38 55 55 121 448 178 609

10-11pm 95 71 22 26 46 46 74 274 163 417

11-12am 70 53 20 24 49 49 45 167 139 292

12-01am 49 37 15 18 37 37 36 133 101 225

01-02am 40 30 9 11 31 31 30 111 80 183

02-03am 37 28 8 10 22 22 21 78 67 137

03-04am 32 24 10 12 20 20 2 7 62 63

04-05am 35 26 15 18 31 31 22 81 81 157

05-06am 40 30 18 22 43 43 25 93 101 187

The highest peak observed is 2295 PCU/hr during 10 am to 11 am

IRC- 106-1990

2 way/4 line

Roads with no frontage access, no standing vehicles very little

cross traffic 3600 PCU/hr Standards

Table 3.29 Level of Service

Sr. No. Existing Volume/Capacity Ratio Level of Services

1. 0.0 to 0.2 “A” (Excellent)

2. 0.2 to 0.4 “B” (Very Good)

3. 0.4 to 0.6 “C” (Good)

4. 0.6 to 0.8 “D” (Fair)

5. 0.8 to 1.0 “E” (Poor)

Existing Traffic Scenario & Level of Services

Capacity of road as per IRC = 3600 PCU’s/hr

Total Volume during Peak Hours = 2295

Existing Volume/Capacity ratio = 817/3600= 0.22

The level of service is “B” that is “B” (Very Good).

Traffic Scenario & Level of Services: During Construction

During construction phase, local labors of around 20 will be employed. Additional traffic from

proposed project will be estimated 4 trucks/tanker per hour or 15 PCU/hr.

Total volume during peak hours during construction of the project (V) = 817+ 15 = 832

Capacity of Road as per IRC (C) = 3600 PCU’s/hr

Modified Existing Volume/Capacity ratio will be (V/C) = 832/3600 = 0.23

The level of service of the road will be “B” during construction that is “(Very Good)”.

Traffic Scenario & Level of Services: During Operation

After completion of the project the expected PCUs will be 25 PCU per day.

Total volume during peak hours during construction of the project (V) = 817 + 25 = 842

Capacity of Road as per IRC (C) = 3600 PCU’s/hr

Modified Existing Volume/Capacity ratio will be (V/C) = 842/3600 = 0.23

The level of service of the road will be “B” during construction that is “(Very Good)”.


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CHAPTER 4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 Prelude

This chapter identifies and predicts the potential impacts on different environmental

components due to the construction and operation of the proposed project. It details all

the potential impacts on biophysical and socio-economic components of the local

environment due to the proposed activities and sub-activities.

This chapter presents identification and appraisal of the likely impacts due to the

proposed of Dell Laminate at Survey no. 22, plot no. 1, B/h. Pentagon Forgings, National

Highway-27 (8B),atBharudi -360 311,Ta. Gondal, Dist. Rajkot, Gujarat, India.Prediction

of impacts is the most important component in the Environmental Impact Assessment

studies. Several qualitative and quantitative techniques and methodologies are used to

conduct analysis of the potential impacts likely to build up as a result of the proposed

development activities on physico-chemical, ecological and socio-economic

environments. Such predictions are superimposed over the baseline (pre-project) status

of the environmental quality to derive at the ultimate (post-project) scenario of

environmental conditions. The prediction and identification of impacts helps to minimize

the adverse impacts and maximize the beneficial impacts on environmental quality

during pre and post project execution.

4.2 Valued Environmental Components and Potential Impacts

The project activities will interact with various valued Environmental Components viz.,

air, water, soil, land, flora & fauna, etc. The components that may be affected due to the

proposedmanufacturing of synthetic resin adhesive and require focused evaluation are

summarized in the following sub-sections, considering both construction phase as well

as operation phase of the project.

4.2.1 Potential Impacts during Project Operation

• Impact on Air Environment

• Impact on Noise Environment

• Impact on Water Environment

• Impact due to Solid Waste/ Hazardous Waste

• Impact on Terrestrial Ecology

• Impact on Land Environment

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4.3 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase Air Environment, Noise Environment, Land Environment, Solid and Hazardous waste, Site Security and Safety, Water Environment, Soil Environment, Socio- economic Environment, Health and Well-being of Construction Workers.

During minor construction phase of the project, activities like excavation, grading,

transportation & storage of construction material, civil construction,

mechanicalfabrication & erection will be carried out at the minimum level because there

are nomajor changes to occur for the proposed plant except installation of few newtypes

of machinery. During construction phase, major impacts anticipated will beincrease in

dust contamination and noise. However, these impacts will be limited up toconstruction

period only. Impacts during construction phase and its mitigation measuresare given in

Table 4.1.

Table 48 Construction Phase impacts & Its Mitigation Measures

Attributes Activities and Impact Mitigation Measures

Land

Activity: Removal of top soil and excavated earth Impact: Short term negative minor impacts due to grading, excavation, etc.

There will be very less impact on landdue to construction activities because unitis already existing which requires very less civil work for the proposed

Air

Activity: Mechanical fabrication, Transportation of Construction material Impact: Short term negative impact due to dusting during erection & transportation activities on residential surrounding and construction workers

Barrier sheet will be provided to avoid dispersion of dust in surrounding area. Mask, helmet, goggles etc. will be provided to workers

Noise

Activity: Erection activities may generate noise from equipment and from transport vehicles. Impact: Short term negative impacts due to various fabrication & erection activities. Also due to transportation of vehicles will afferct surrounding population.

Maintenance of vehicles, equipment with proper civil planning will reduce increase in noise levels. Mechanical fabrication, erection and related transportation activities will be carried out during day times only. Personal protective equipment’s like ear plug and ear muff will also provided.

Water

Activity: Sewage generationmay affect the soil and surface water if discharged without management. Impact :Short term negative impacts due to water consumption and sewage generation

Water requirement will be fulfilled by Borewell. Sewage will betreated into soak pit or sewage treatment plant. Good construction practices will beadopted to minimize water wasting andpollution. All the measures will be takento prevent any type of watercontaminations.

Socio- economy

Activity: mechanical fabrication & erection activities for proposed will

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Attributes Activities and Impact Mitigation Measures

generate employment for the local 9 people (directimpact). Also, some vendors (indirect impact) may comeup in the area to serve the workers. Impact : Short time positiveimpact due to temporary Employment generation

fabrication etc. which will help inimproving socio-economic level of engaged people.

Ecology

Activity: The local flora and fauna will be affected due to construction activities. Impact :Long term positiveimpact due to greenbeltdevelopment

Greenbelt development is already done very well. This will have positive impacts on local flora-fauna and also will act as absorbent of air pollution and noise. Will help in reducing soil erosion.

4.4 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Operation phase

Some of the potentially significant environmental impacts from the proposed project will

be in Water environment, Land environment, Air environment, Soild- Hazardous waste,

Soil quality, socioeconomics, Ecology & biodiversity, Odour problem and Energy

conservation.

Air Environment

Long term impacts on the air quality are anticipated due to operational activities. The

baselineambient air quality status in the study area during post monsoon season

indicates that all the criteria pollutants (gaseous as well as particulates), viz., PM10,

PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO, etc. are well within the prescribed National Ambient Air Quality

Standards (NAAQS set by CPCB). The process involves burning of woodchips in the

thermic fluid heater. As a result, stack emissions would be constituted of mainly Sulphur

dioxide (SO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOX) and particulate matters. The emission will be

compared with CPCB standard.

Stack monitoring for thermic fluid heater and DG set is carried out regularly. Air pollution

control measures like Multi-cyclone separator is provided in the stack. Maintenance is

and will be done for good performance of APCS. The emissions is maintained as per

CPCB limit.

Air Quality Modelling

AERMOD View – Lake Environmental Software, which is a Gaussian-Plume

atmospheric dispersion algorithm for estimating concentration of pollutant, has been

used to predict the Ground Level Concentrations (GLC’s) of PM10, SO2 and NOx due

to plant activity. The GLC’s were predicted on 24 hourly average basis keeping in view

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Data used for Modeling

The hourly meteorological data along with emission rate for individual pollutants used for

prediction of air quality impacts as given in chapter 2 has been taken into consideration.

Particulate matter (PM10)

The predicted concentrations of PM10 for Post Monsoon season are shown in the form

of isopleths in Figure 4.1 and Table 4.1.

Table 49 Ground level Concentration of PM in μg/m3

Sr.

No.

Location

Code

Name of

Location

Distance &

Direction

fromProject

Site

Predicted

GLC μg/m3

Baseline

result

(Avg.)

μg/m3

Incremental

result after

development

of Project

1 AAQ-1 Project Site - 0.059 73.80 73.859

2 AAQ-2 Ardoi 4.03 km, ENE 0.045 63.9 63.945

3 AAQ-3 Gundasara 5.73 km, NE 0.041 75.3 75.341

4 AAQ-4 Sindhavadar 6.08 km, SW 0.051 58.6 58.651

5 AAQ-5 Hadamtala 3.56 km, SE 0.056 78.9 78.956

6 AAQ-6 Bhojpara 7.70 km, SSE 0.000 80.7 80.700

7 AAQ-7 Vaddhari 4.96 km, W 0.026 68.1 68.126

8 AAQ-8 Pipaliya 1.89 km, NNW 0.004 66.95 66.954


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Figure 33 Ground Level Concentration of PM10


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Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

The predicted concentrations of SO2 for study period are shown in the form of isopleths

in Figure 4.2 and Table 4.3.

Table 50 Ground level Concentration of SO2 in μg/m3

Sr.

No.

Location

code

Name of

location

Distance &

Direction from

Project site

Predicted

GLC μg/m3

Baseline

result

(Avg.)

μg/m3

Incremental

result after

development

of Project

1 AAQ-1 Project Site - 0.473 8.12 8.593

2 AAQ-2 Ardoi 4.03 km, ENE 0.038 7.00 7.038





7 AAQ-7 Vaddhari 4.96 km, W 0.022 7.50 7.522



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Figure 34: Ground Level Concentration of SO2

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

The predicted concentrations of NOx for study period are shown in the form of isopleths

in Figure 4.3 and Table 4.4.

Table 51Ground level Concentration of NOX in μg/m3

Sr.

No.

Location

code

Name of

location

Distance &

Direction from

Project site

Predicted

GLC μg/m3

Baseline

result

(Avg.)

μg/m3

Incremental

result after

development

of Project

1 AAQ-1 Project Site - 0.344 15.50 15.844


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2 AAQ-2 Ardoi 4.03 km, ENE 0.028 13.40 13.425





7 AAQ-7 Vaddhari 4.96 km, W 0.016 14.30 14.316



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Figure 35: Ground Level Concentration of NOX

The prediction results corresponding to PM10, SO2 and NOxas shown above indicate that

theair quality impacts with respect to pollutants exclusively from the proposedprojects

would be insignificant and the post-project status shall remain under prescribed NAAQS

for Industrial, Residential and other areas.

Also, during the operation phase of the project, the impacts on air quality due to vehicular

emissions will be very less. Considering the nature of activities, which the

proposedproject will result, less number of vehicular movements within the site and low

threshold values, air pollution is not expected to be a major concern. It is for these

reasons that the ambient air quality predictions using models have not been carried out

for fugitive emissions from vehicles.


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Noise Level

There will be chances of increase in noise level due to the operation of plant

andmachineries for manufacturing activities, utility operations and transportation

ofproducts, raw materials and fuel.

Exposure to continuous and extensive noise at a level higher than 85 dB A may lead

tohearing loss. Continuous hearing loss differs from person to person with the level,

frequency and duration of the noise exposed. Negative effects of noise on human

beingsare generally of a physiological and psychological nature. Hearing losses are the

mostcommon effects among the physiological ones. Blood pressure increases, heart

beataccelerations, appearance of muscle reflexes, sleeping disorders may be

consideredamong the other physiological effects. The psychological effects of noise are

morecommon compared to the psychological ones and they can be seen in the forms

ofannoyance, stress, anger and concentration disorders as well as difficulties in resting

andperception.

Main source of noise in proposed plant is D. G. Set. However, the same will be stand

byand operated only in case of main power failure. Proper and timely lubrication, oiling

and maintenance is carried out for all plant and machineries. Thus, there will not be

anymajor source of higher noise generation which can be propagated in vicinity.Ear

plugs and ear muffs are provided to the workers working in high noise area.Greenbelt

will act as a barrier to the spread of noise in the vicinity.

Regular noisemonitoring will be carried out at the prominent place in the premises. As

far as the noise that will be generated due to the transportation is concerned, the same

will be minimizedthrough transportation only in day time and by maintaining

transportation vehiclesproperly.

Water Environment Domestic wastewater generated will be treated in Soak Pit or STP.The final treated

industrial effluent from ETP willbe evaporated in an evaporator and condensate water

will be reused in industrialactivities after proposed.

Pucca flooring is done in ETP area to avoid any type of leakage that can be percolated

into soil and contaminated ground water. Thus, there will not be any adverse impact on

Ground water as well as Surface water during operation phase.

Land Environment

During operation activity the impact of air, water and solid waste pollution on soilcauses

direct and indirect effect on soil. For this, all the necessary air pollution control system

has been provided in existing and keep continue after the proposed. Sothat there will not

be any adverse impact on soil.


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There will be no adverse effect of wastewater on soil since the treated effluent

generatedfrom the ETP is evaporated in an evaporator and continue the same after

expansion.

All necessary control steps/measures has been provided in existing plant for handling,

Storage and disposal of solid/ hazardous waste generated. Industry has also developed

greenbelt within the premises which prevent soil erosion which may change the landuse.

Soil Quality

Impact: There are no major sources of land contamination from waste spillage. The used

oil shall be collected in drums and shall be sold to the authorized recyclers identified by

the GPCB/ CPCB.

Socio-Economic Environment

Proposed project will have long term positive impact on socio-economicenvironment due

to generation of direct employment for about 70 People. Preference will be given to the

local people from thenearby villages as per the requirement. In addition, secondary job

will be increasedbecause of the day-to-day needs with the upcoming expansion of the

project. This willincrease the employment opportunity in the area as well as improve the

living standardof the people in the area which also will help in improving educational,

medical, healthand sanitation awareness in the people. Resident as well as local

employees will getbenefited by facilities like drinking water, sanitation, first aid etc.

provided by client.

Apart from these direct impacts of the project, nearby small scale laghu udhyog will

beencouraged.

Moreover, unit carries out CSR activities in the nearby area in the field of health,

sanitation, medical aids, educational aids and contribution in infrastructural development

which has beneficial impacts on socio-economic environment.


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Ecology and Biodiversity

There is no sanctuary and national park within the 10 km area from the proposed

projectsite. Also no rare and endangered flora and fauna have been reported during

study in 10km area surrounding to the project site. Proposed project will be carried out

inthe land of the existing industrial premises and no vegetation will be required to

becleared.

Chances of adverse effect on ecology due to the propose project may be occurred due

to air pollution caused by flue gases emission.Regular monitoring of various

parameterswill be carried out. Thus, there will not be any adverse impact occurred on

surroundingecology due to the proposed project. Greenbelt development will

havepositive impact on flora and fauna

Occupational Health

Several health related issues can be occurred with the workers of chemical industries

dueto long term exposure in dusting, noisy area, handling of some hazardous

chemicals,gaseous emissions etc.

In the proposed unit, drinking water and sanitation facilities are provided toworkers. All

the necessary personal protective equipment’s are provided for therespective works. The

unit has provided such arrangements to minimize manualhandling of chemicals and

hazardous wastes. Regular health check-ups are carried out ofall the workers and record

is maintained for the same. Medical, fire and safety trainingsare given time-to-time.

Moreover, unit has provided proper environmental managementsystem and operates the

same efficiently. Thus, there will not be any possibility ofadverse impact on workers’

health & the same shall be continued further with theupcoming expansion of the

project.Thus, no adverse impact is expected on sanitation and community health.

Geo- Hydrology

There should be proper collection and handling of effluent to avoid any leakages

andspillages. It is recommended to provide pucca flooring in the process area as well as

in chemical storage area. Chemical storage area is to be provided with dyke wall to

controlor stop the effluent discharge on land which may contaminate soil. Industry

shouldexplore the possibility of reuse/recycle and other cleaner production options

forreduction of waste and to conserve fresh water.

Specific mitigation as the creation of sediment retention basins or planting of

rapidlygrowing vegetation to improve the moist condition of soil and control soil erosion.

Toperform rain water harvesting system for ground water recharge purpose as it is

simple, economical and eco friendly. It reduce run off ground water pollution and soil

erosion.


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CHAPTER 5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

5.1 Introduction

Alternative analysis is the process of analyzing the project’s location for suitability of

basic necessities to operate the plant safely this analysis also covers the environmental

aspect of pollution prevention and improvement in quality of life near to the project

vicinity. The project alternative is the course of action in pace of another, that would meet

the same purpose and need, but which would avoid or minimize negative impacts and

enhance project benefits. Such projects may result in specific impacts which can be

avoided or mitigated by adherence to certain predetermined performance standards,

guidelines or design criteria. Alternative approaches may therefore be more effective

integrating environmental and social concerns into the project planning process.

5.2 Project Details

M/s. DELL LAMINATEis proposed for the manufacturing of Melamine Formaldehyde

Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin, Urea Formaldehyde Resin& Cardanol Phenol

Formaldehyde at Survey No. 22,Village: Bharudi, Taluka& District: Gondal& Rajkot,

Gujarat.

Resin manufacturing activities falls under 5(f) category – Synthetic organic

chemicalsindustry (dyes & dye intermediates; bulk drugs and intermediates excluding

drug formulations; synthetic rubbers; basic organic chemicals, other synthetic organic

chemicals and chemical intermediates) and therefore prior EC is required for the

Proposed.

5.3 Site Alternative

The project site is in proximity of Rajkot District of Gujarat State and the fact is that the

proposed project is to be done within the existing project area. Projectproponent is very

well familiar with the surrounding environment; therefore, it becomes easy for the unit to

set up, operate & maintain the project on above said location.

The other supporting features are briefly summarized hereunder:

Availability of adequate land; Availability of all basic facilities like

infrastructure,communication, transportation, medical facilities, fuel, water,

power, unskilled &skilled manpower, raw materials, road network etc.

Proximity of market; Nearest town Rajkot is 21 km away from the project sitewhich

is very well connected with other parts of the country by road & rail

No R & R will be required; Easy availability of manpower

No national park or wildlife habitats fall within 10 km radial distance from

theproject site.

The location of project is best suited to expand the manufacturing activities. So

noalternative for site is analysed.


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5.4 Alternative for Technologies

Table 52Particular Proposed Technology Alternatives

Sr. No.

Particular Proposed technologies Alternatives

1. Water

Wastewater treatment plant consisting of primary treatment units followed by evaporator. Domestic wastewater will be treatedin Soak Pit & Septic tank.

-

2. Air Cyclone separator followed by Bag Filter.

Proposed APCM is adequate to keep emissions within limit.

3. Solid/

Hazardous waste

Solid & Haz. Waste is stored in separate storage area and Haz. Waste finally disposed to approved TSDF site, reuse of waste & disposal by selling to registered recycler.

As disposal facilities are safe and also guided by authority. No new changes are required for switching on to other alternative


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CHAPTER 6 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1 Environmental Monitoring Program

Environmental monitoring describes the processes and activities that need to take place

toCharacterize and monitor the quality of the environment. Environmental monitoring is

used in the Preparation of environmental impact assessments, as well as in many

circumstances in which human activities carry a risk of harmful effects on the natural

environment. All monitoring strategies and programs have reasons and justifications

which are often designed to establish the current status of an environment or to establish

trends in environmental parameters. Environmental Monitoring Network is operation

phase of the project for monitoring of various environmental parameters like air, water,

noise, soil etc.

6.2 Objectives of Monitoring

To comply with the statutory requirements of monitoring for compliance with conditionsof EC, NOC and CC&A.

To comply with the provision of factory Act.

To verify the result of the impact assessment study in particular with regards to newdevelopment.

Identification of any significant adverse transformation in environmental condition toplan additional mitigation measures; if & as required.

To check or assess the efficiency of the controlling measures.

To ensure that new parameters, other than those identified in the impact assessmentstudy, do not become critical through the commissioning of new project.

To establish a data base for future impact assessment studies for new project.

6.3 Environmental Monitoring Program

Environmental Monitoring should be carried out during operation phase of the project.

Monitoring and Reporting Procedure

Regular monitoring of important and crucial environmental parameters is of immense

importance toassess the status of the environment during operational phase. With the

knowledge of baseline condition, the monitoring program can serve as an indicator for

any deterioration in environmental conditions due to operational phase and suitable

mitigation steps could be taken in time to safeguard the environment. Monitoring is as

important as that of control of pollution since theefficiency of control measures can only

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Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Both ambient air quality and stack emission will be monitored. The ambient air quality

with respectto NOx, SO2, suspended particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) will be

monitored in at least 3-4locations in and around the project site through a reputed

environmental laboratory recognized byMoEF/NABL. Monitoring will be carried out for a

period of 24 hours, every month during construction phase and quarterly in operation

phase. Similarly, all the stacks in the proposed unit will be monitored once in three

months with respect to NOx, SO2, particulate matter (PM) and Carbon Monoxide (CO)

level.

Water monitoring

Ground water monitoring locations will be identified and periodically check the Physical,

chemical as well as biological parameter as per drinking water standard IS 10500: 2012.

Noise level monitoring

Monitoring of the noise level is essential to assess the effectiveness of Environmental

Management Plan implemented to reduce noise levels. A good quality sound level meter

and noise exposure meter may be procured for the same. Audiometric tests shall be

conducted periodically for the employees working close to the high noise sources. The

noise levels due to machines and equipments will be monitored regularly.

6.4 Monitoring Equipment and Consumables

A well-equipped laboratory with consumable items will be provided for monitoring of

important environmental parameters. Alternatively, monitoring can be outsourced from

MoEF/NABL recognized laboratory.

Table 53EnvironmentalMonitoring Plan (During Operational Phase)

Component Parameters Location Frequency Duration

Ambient Air

Quality

PM10, PM2.5,

SO2,NOx,

Minimum 3-4 locations

with oneon upwind

side,one on downwind

& one on lateral side

and one at project site.

Quarterly 24 hrs

Point Source

Emissions

Particulates,

SO2,NOx, Each stack – for flue gas Quarterly

As per the CPCB

guidelines

Noise level Leq day, Leq

Night dB(A)

In and around the

work zone Quarterly

24 hour reading

with afrequency

of 10 minutes

every hour

Soil Quality

Physico-

chemicalchar

acteristics

At relevant

locations Quarterly

Sample every

season


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Ecology

Survival rate

of

plantation

At locations of

compensatory plantation

and landscaping

Annually For 3 years after

operation starts

Health All relevant

parameters Every 15 days

Regular

check ups

As per

requirement

Solid waste

Depending

on type of

wastes

Solid waste

disposal location

Once during

each season One time sample

Ground &

Drinking

water

As per IS

10500:2012 Adjoining village Quarterly

At least at three

Locations.

6.5 Environmental Budget

For environment protection and management and pollution control and treatment and

monitoring systems, appropriate budgetary provision would be made and provision for

recurring expenditure for environment management of the project would be made. The

details of budget allocation during operation phase are given in below Table:

Table 54Budget Allocation for Environmental Management

S.No. Pollution Control Measures Total Cost

per annum Rs. (Lakhs)

1. Air Pollution Control 0.25

2. Water Pollution Control 2.45

3. Noise Pollution Control 0.07

4. Hazardous waste 0.10

5. Miscellaneous 0.15

6. Occupational Health 0.17

7. Green Belt 0.12

Total 4.31

Table 55: Budget Allocation for Social Upliftment Year

Activity Year allotted budgetary provision (Rs)

Construction/repairing of roads Project proponent will follow the CSR

policy as Directives of Statutory

Authorities after Commencing Production

Activities.

Primary health Centre

Medical Camp

Women Empowerment

Tree Plantation

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Project proponent is presently involved in business of the Laminated Sheets & Resins

andunderstand their responsibilities towards community as well environment along

withdoing business. They believe in sustainable development and therefore are

providing adequate environmental control and management system in unit and will

regularly andefficiently operate the same.

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CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 RISK ASSESSMENT

Objective of the study

Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) study for M/s Dell Laminate has been carried out

based on data provided by M/s Dell Laminate.The main objective of risk assessment -

Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) is to identify and determine the potentialdamage

or loss of life, property and environment and to provide a scientific argument for decision

makers to provide and maintain the safety levels of the facilities to prevent or mitigate

harm and loses. This is achieved by the following:

Identification of hazards that could be realized from manufacturing processes, plant

equipment and machinery, raw materials and products.

Identify the potential failure scenarios that could occur within the facility.

To Asses, the potential risks associated with identified hazards to which the plant and

its personal and community outside may be subjected. Consequences analysis of

various hazards is carried out to determine the vulnerable zones for each probable

accident scenario.

Evaluate the process hazards emanating from the identified potential accident

scenarios.

Analyze the damage effects to the surroundings due to such accidents.

Conclusion and Recommendation to mitigate measures to reduce the hazard / risks.

To provide guidelines for the preparation of On-site response plan.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The Project will undertake Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) study for the storage

tank area.

Following listed material below are stored, used and handled in the premises

Table 56: Chemical Storage

Name of Raw Material

Storage Facility / Packing

Storage / Packing Capacity(MT)

Storage condition

Methanol MS Tank 20 NTP

QRA study will include the following task:

Hazard Identification

Failure Scenario

Consequence Analysis

Dispersion Modelling

Risk Assessment


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Evaluation of risk reduction options. and risk management plan

7.1.1 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR QUANTITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT

(QRA)

Failure or ineffectiveness of the controls can lead to hazardous situation in any industry

handling potentially hazardous materials. Following factors govern the severity of

consequence of the loss of containment.


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Intrinsic properties; flammability, instability and toxicity.

Dispersive energy; pressure, temperature and state of matter.

Quantity present

Environmental factors; topography and weather.

Handling and storage facilities and procedures.

Awareness, Training and Communication

The study has been carried out in accordance with the National and International codes

of practices using Process Hazard Analysis Software Tool (PHAST) software. The latest

version of the renowned PHAST software package of DNV is used for carrying out the

risk analysis.

The full terms of potential hazardous scenarios and consequence events associated with

the installation and operation was considered in the analysis.

Based on the operations to be carried at the plant, the Risk Analysis conducted to identify

the affected distances and the damage of property and population from the identified

scenarios considering the Maximum Credible Loss Scenario (MCLS) & Worst case

scenario.

Maximum credible loss scenarios have been worked based on the inbuilt safety systems

and protection measures to be provided for the operation of the facility & the Worst case

scenario i.e. 100% catastrophic rupture have been worked out based on failure of the

inbuilt safety system.

The Worst case Scenario assumed as catastrophic rupture, as per the guidelines

suggested by DNV – UK, and maximum inventory at the time of failure.

Consequence analysis and calculations are effectively performed by computer software

using models validated over a number of applications. Consequence modeling is carried

out by PHAST (version 6.53) of DNV Software, UK.

PHAST uses the Unified Dispersion Model (UDM) capable of describing a wide range of

types of accidental releases. The Model uses a particularly flexible form, allowing for

sharp-edged profiles, which become more diffuse downwind.

PHAST contains data for a large number of chemicals and allows definition of mixtures

of any of these chemicals in the required proportion. The calculations by PHAST involve

following steps for each modeled failure case:

Run discharge calculations based on physical conditions and leak size.

Model first stage of release (for each weather category).

Determine vapour release rate by flashing of liquid and pool evaporation rate.

Dispersion modelling taking into account weather conditions.

In case of flammable release, calculate size of effect zone for fire and explosion.

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7.1.2 Software used

PHAST has been used for consequence analysis include discharge and dispersion

calculations.

Other factors considered for risk assessment

Metrological condition


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The consequences of released toxic or flammable material are largely dependent on the

prevailing weather conditions. For the assessment of major scenarios involving release

of toxic or flammable materials, the most important meteorological parameters which

affect the atmospheric dispersion of the escaping material include crucial variables such

as wind direction, wind speed, atmospheric stability and temperature. Rainfall does not

have any direct bearing on the results of the risk analysis; however, it can have beneficial

effects by absorption / washout of released materials. Actual behavior of any release

would largely depend on prevailing weather condition at the time of release.

For the present study we used the metrological data of the Ahmadabad.

Atmospheric parameters

The wind speed and wind direction data which have been used for the study is

summarized below:

Wind Speed : 1.5&5 m/s

Atmospheric Stability : D and F

Weather category

One of the most important characteristics of atmosphere is its stability. Stability of

atmosphere is its tendency to resist vertical motion or to suppress existing turbulence.

This tendency directly influences the ability of atmosphere to disperse pollutants emitted

into it from the facilities. In most dispersion scenarios, the relevant atmospheric layer is

that nearest to the ground, varying in thickness from a few meters to a few thousand

meters. Turbulence induced by buoyancy forces in the atmosphere is closely related to

the vertical temperature gradient.

Temperature normally decreases with increasing height in the atmosphere. The rate at

which the temperature of air decreases with height is called Environmental Lapse Rate

(ELR). It will vary from time to time and from place to place. The atmosphere is said to

be stable, neutral or unstable according to ELR is less than, equal to or greater than Dry

Adiabatic Lapse Rate (DALR), which is a constant value of 0.98°C/100 meters.

Pasquill stability parameter, based on Pasquill – Gifford categorization, a meteorological

parameter, describes the stability of atmosphere, i.e., the degree of convective

turbulence.

Pasquill has defined six stability classes ranging from À' (extremely unstable) to `F'

(moderately stable). Wind speeds, intensity of solar radiation (daytime insulation) and

nighttime sky cover have been identified as prime factors defining these stability

categories.

When the atmosphere is unstable and wind speeds are moderate or high or gusty, rapid

dispersion of pollutants will occur. Under these conditions, pollutant concentrations in air

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When the atmosphere is stable and wind speed is low, dispersion of material will be

limited and pollutant concentration in air will be high. In general, worst dispersion

conditions (i.e. contributing to greater hazard distances) occur during low wind speed

and very stable weather conditions.

7.1.3 Hazards & Damage Criteria of Materials

Definitions

Hazards associated with Flammable chemicals

The release of flammable gas or liquid can lead to different types of fire or explosion

scenarios and will depend on the material released, mechanism of release,

temperatureandpressure of the material and the point of ignition. Types of flammable

effects are as follows.

Pool fire

The released flammable material, a liquid stored below its normal boiling point, will collect

in a pool. The geometry of the pool will be dictated by the surroundings. If the liquid is

stored under pressure above its normal boiling point, then a fraction of the liquid will flash

into vapor and the remaining portion will form a pool in the vicinity of the release point.

Once sustained combustion is achieved, liquid fires quickly reach steady state burning.

The heat release rate is a function of the liquid surface area exposed to air. An

unconfined spill will tend to have thin fuel depth (typically less than 5 mm) which will

result in slower burning rates. A confined spill is limited by the boundaries (e.g. a dyked

area) and the depth of the resulting pool is greater than that for an unconfined spill.

Flash fire:

It occurs when a vapor cloud of flammable material burns. The cloud is typically ignited

on the edge and burns towards the release point. The duration of flash fire is very short

(seconds), but it may continue as jet fire if the release continues. The overpressures

generated by the combustion are not considered significant in terms of damage potential

to persons, equipment or structures. The major hazard from flash fire is direct flame

impingement. Typically, the burn zone is defined as the area the vapor cloud covers out

to half of the LFL. This definition provides a conservative estimate, allowing for

fluctuations in modelling. Even where the concentration may be above the UFL,

turbulent induced combustion mixes the material with air and results in flash fire.

Jet Fire:

Jet flames are characterized as high-pressure release of gas from limited openings (e.g.

Due to small leak in a vessel or broken drain valve). Boiling liquid expanding vapor

explosion (bleve) or fireball: a fireball is an intense spherical fire resulting from a sudden

release of pressurized liquid or gas that is immediately ignited. The best known cause

of a fireball is a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (bleve). Fireball duration is

typically 5 – 20 seconds.

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When a large quantity of flammable vapor or gas is released, mixes with air to produce

sufficient mass in the flammable range and is ignited, results a vapor cloud explosion

(vce). Without sufficient air mixing, a diffusion-controlled fireballmay result without

significant overpressures developing. The speed of flame propagation must accelerate

as the vapor cloud burns. Without this acceleration, only a flash fire will result.

7.1.4 Hazards Associated with Explosives Chemicals

Damage criteria

Damage due to thermal radiations and overpressure have been arrived at by taking in to

consideration the published literature on the subject. The consequences are then

visualized by the superimposing the damage effects zones on the proposed plan site

and identifying the elements within the project site as well as in the neighboring

environment, which might be adversely affected, should one or more hazards

materialize.

Thermal damage

The effect of thermal radiation on people is mainly a function of intensity of radiation and

exposure time. The effect is expressed in terms of the probability of death and different

degrees of burn. The following tables give the effect of various levels of heat flux.

Fatal Radiation Exposure Levels

Table 57: Fatal radiation Exposure level

Radiation level

kW/m2

Fatality

1% 50% 99%

Exposure in seconds

4.0 150 370 930

12.5 30 80 200

37.5 8 20 50

Overpressure Damage

Table 58: Over pressure Damage Criteria

Over

Pressure

(Mbar)

Mechanical Damage To

Equipments Damage to People

300 Heavy damage to plant

& structure

1% death from lung damage

>50% eardrum damage

>50% serious wounds from flying objects

100 Repairable damage >1% eardrum damage

>1% serious wounds from flying objects

30 Major glass damage Slight injury from flying glass

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7.1.5 Hazards Associated with Toxic Materials

It is necessary to specify suitable concentration of the toxic substance under study to

form the end-point for consequence calculations. American Industrial Hygiene

Association (AIHA) has issued Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPG) for

many chemicals, describes the various scenarios:

• ERPG-1 is the maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all

individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing other than mild

transient adverse health effects or perceiving a clearly defined, objectionable odour.


individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing or developing

irreversible or other serious health effects or symptoms, which could impair an

individual's ability to take protective action.


individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing or developing life-

threatening health effects.

Toxic limit values as TLV (Threshold Limit Value), STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit),

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) concentrations are issued by US

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

TLV: Threshold Limit Value – is the permitted level of exposure for a given period on a

weighted average basis (usually 8 hrs.for 5 days in a week).

STEL: A Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) is defined by ACGIH as the concentration

to which workers can be exposed continuously for a short period of time without suffering

from:

Irritation

Chronic or irreversible tissue damage

Narcosis of sufficient degree to increase the likelihood of accidental injury, impair

self-rescue or materially reduce work efficiency.

The permitted Short Time Exposure Limit usually have maximum exposure for 15-

minute.

IDLH: IDLH is an acronym for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. This refers to a

concentration, formally specified by a regulatory value, and defined as the maximum

exposure concentration of a given chemical in the workplace from which one could

escape within 30 minutes without any escape-impairing symptoms or any irreversible

health effects. This value is normally referred to in respirator selection.


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Table 59: Properties of the chemicals

SN Name of

Chemical

Storage

Facility /

Packing

Storage of

Chemical

(MT/M)

Flash

Point 0C

Flammability

Limit (Vol.

%)

Storage

condition

1. Methanol MS Tank 20 11 Lower: 7%

Upper: 36% NTP

7.1.6 Consequence Analysis

Introduction

The consequence analysis is carried out to determine the extent of spread (dispersion)

by accidental release which may lead to jet fire, pool fire, tank fire resulting into

generating heat radiation, overpressures, explosions etc.

In order to form an opinion on potentially serious hazardous situations and their

consequences, consequence analysis of potential failure scenarios is conducted. It is

qualitative analysis of hazards due to various failure scenarios. In consequence analysis,

each failure case is considered in isolation and damage effects predicted, without taking

into the account of the secondary events or failures it may cause, leading to a major

disastrous situation. The results of consequence analysis are useful in developing

disaster management plan and in developing a sense of awareness among operating

and maintenance personnel. It also gives the operating personnel and population living

in its vicinity, an understanding of the hazard they are posed to.

Selected Failure Cases

Earlier, it was the practice to select a particular item in a unit as failure scenario, e.g.

rupture of reactor outlet pipe. Such selection is normally subjective on following

parameters:

Properties of material namely Toxic or Flammable.

The likely severity of consequence in the event of accidental release based on

inventory, operated pressure & operated temperature.

The probability of failure of various equipments such as valves, flanges, pipe,

pressure vessels etc. used in the plant.

Size of Release: For accidental releases identified for consequence analysis is 50mm

leakage. The scenarios are considered to be confined to those equipment failures which

involve the leakage of flammable or toxic products, of which the frequency of occurrence

and the severity of the consequences have been taken into consideration and which may

have a low probability of early detection.

Taking this factor into consideration, a list of selected failure cases was prepared based

on process knowledge, inventory, engineering judgment, and experience, past incidents

associated with such facilities and considering the general mechanisms for loss of

containment. Cases have been identified for the consequence analysis.


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Effect of release

When hazardous material is released to atmosphere due to any reason, a vapor cloud

is formed. Direct cloud formation occurs when a gaseous or flashing liquid escapes to

the atmosphere.

1. Dispersion of hydrocarbon vapor with wind till it reaches its lower flammability limit

(LFL) or finds a source of ignition before reaching LFL, which will result in a flash fire

or explosion.

2. Spillage of liquid hydrocarbons will result in a pool of liquid, which will evaporate

taking heat from the surface, forming a flammable atmosphere above it. Ignition of

this pool will result in pool fire causing thermal radiation hazards.

3. A fireball or BLEVE (Boiling Liquid expanding Vapor Explosion) occurs when a

vessel containing a highly volatile liquid (e.g. LPG, Propylene etc.) fails and the

released large mass of vapor cloud gets ignited immediately. It has damage potential

due to high intensity of radiation and generation of the overpressure waves, causing

large scale damage to nearby equipment and structures.

4. Catastrophic failure of tanks/ pressurized vessels, rotary equipment and valves etc.

can result in equipment fragments flying and hitting other equipment of the plant.

5. Release of toxic compounds results in the toxic vapour cloud traveling over long

distances, affecting a large area, before it gets sufficiently diluted to harmless

concentration in the atmosphere.

6. The material is in two phases inside the containment - liquid & vapor. Depending on

the location of the leak liquid or vapor will be released from the containment. If vapor

is released a vapor cloud will form by the mixing of the vapor and air. The size of the

vapor cloud will depend on the rate of release, wind speed; wind direction &

atmospheric stability will determine the dispersion and movement of the vapor cloud.

7. If liquid is released there will be some flashing as the boiling point of liquid is below

the ambient temperature. The vapor formed by immediate flashing will behave as

vapor release. The liquid will fall on the ground forming a pool. There will be

vaporization from the pool due to the heat gained from the atmosphere & ground.

8. There will be dispersion and movement of vapor cloud formed by evaporation of

liquid.

The behaviour of material released by loss of containment depends on the following

factors:

1. Physical properties of the material.

2. Conditions of material in containment (pressure and temperature).

3. Phase of material released (liquid or gas).

4. Inventory of material released.

5. Weather parameters (temperature, humidity, wind speed, atmospheric stability)

Material with boiling point below ambient condition.


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Consequence Analysis

1. Methanol

Scenario

details 5 mm leak 25 mm leak 100 mm leak

Catastrophic

Rupture

Weather

Category

1.5

F

1.5

D 5D

1.5

F

1.5

D 5D

1.5

F

1.5

D 5D 1.5 F 1.5 D 5D

Flash Fire Envelope (m)

Conc.

(ppm)

750

0

3 3 2 8 8 6 11 11 11 11 12 26

150

00

8 7 2 18 16 9 26 28 21 64 52 78

Thermal Damage Distance by Pool Fire (m)

Radiatio

n

Intensity

(KW/m2

)

4 15 15 15 63 62 62 103 102 104 102 102 104

12.5 9 9 10 41 40 44 67 67 73 66 66 73

37.5

n/a n/a n/

a

26 26 25 43 43 43 41 41 42

Thermal Damage Distance by Jet Fire (m)

Radiatio

n

Intensity

(

KW/m2)

4 5 5 4 15 15 13 41 41 38 -- -- --

12.5

n/a n/a n/

a

n/a n/a 11 n/a n/a 31

-- -- --

37.5

n/a n/a n/

a

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

-- -- --

Maximum Distance at Overpressure Level (m)

Overpre

ssure

( bar)

0.02

068

-- -- -- 24 23 -- 106 89 105 231 232 243

0.13

79

-- -- -- 5 5 -- 21 17 20 45 45 14

0.20

68

-- -- -- 3 3 -- 15 13 15 34 33 10

The results for 100mm leakand catastrophic case are superimposed on plot plan and

presented in below figures. The results for only credible scenarios are presented.


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Flash fire in case of 100mm leak of Methanol Storage Tank

Flash fire envelope in case of 100mm leak of Methanol Storage Tank

Late pool fire Intensity radii in case of 100mm leak of Methanol Storage Tank


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Late pool fire Intensity radii in case of 100mm leak of Methanol Storage Tank

Jet Fire Intensity radii in case of 100mm leak of Methanol Storage Tank

Jet Fire envelope Intensity radii in case of 100mm leak of Methanol Storage Tank


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Late Explosion worst case radii in case 100mm leak of Methanol Storage Tank

Late Explosion worst case radii in case 100mm leak of Methanol Storage Tank

Maximum Concentration Footprint in case 100mm leak of Methanol Storage Tank


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Maximum Concentration Footprint envelope in case 100mm leak of Methanol

Storage Tank

Flash Fire in case of catastrophic rupture of Methanol Storage Tank

Flash Fire envelope in case of catastrophic rupture of Methanol Storage Tank


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Late Pool Fire intensity radii in case catastrophic rupture of Methanol Storage

Tank

Late Pool Fire envelope intensity radii in case catastrophic rupture of Methanol

Storage Tank

Late Explosion worst case radii in case catastrophic rupture of Methanol Storage

Tank


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Late Explosion worst case radii in case catastrophic rupture of Methanol Storage

Tank

Maximum Concentration footprint in case of catastrophic rupture of methanol

Storage Tank

Maximum Concentration footprint in case of catastrophic rupture of methanol

Storage Tank


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7.1.7 Conclusion

In above QRA study we found that this industry stored hazards material likecorrosive

and toxic acidsand flammable chemicals etc. In case of any leakage or fire the damage

distance and affected area around 243m from the object during worst case. In case of

any toxic material release or spill around 5m, the concentration is very high.

Follow disaster management plan/procedure in case of any spillage, release and fire of

hazardous material. Provide specific active and passive fire fighting system.

7.1.8 Proposed Control Measures

To prevent fatalities, injuries and to reduce damage to buildings and contentsfollow

Workplace Emergency Planning & Preparednessprocedure:

1. Onsite emergency response plan will be prepared and implement.

2. Trained employees will be deployed for operation.

3. Adequate personal protective equipment will be provided to all working personnel.

4. Fire hydrant system and fire extinguishers will be installed.

5. Regular training programs will be conducted for enhancement of employees’

competence.

6. Earthing and bonding will be provided to all the storage tanks and pipeline to

prevent accumulation of static charge.

7. Safe operating procedures will be developed and implemented.

8. National / International engineering standards in the Design, Construction and

testing of the storage tanks, equipment and other hardware will be adhered.

9. Visual display signage will be provided.

10. Material safety sheet and SOP will be displayed.

11. Safety appliances and equipment (Self-contained breathing apparatus, safety

shower etc.) will be provided.

7.1.9 Mitigation Measures

General

Measures and Recommendations are asfollows:

Storage areas shall be free from accumulation of materials.

Non-freeze safety showers and eyewash fountains shall be provided, clearly marked,

well lit and with unobstructed access.

Periodic On-Site Emergency Mock Drills and occasional Off Site Emergency Mock.

Drills to be conducted, so those staffs are trained and are in a state of preparedness

to tackle any emergency.

Safe operating procedure to be prepared for hazardous process and material handling

process.

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Proper colour work as per IS 2379 to plant pipeline and tank, equipments to be done

once in a six month to protect from corrosion.

Preventive maintenance schedule to be prepared for all equipments.

Permit to work system to be implemented for hazardous work in the plant.

Safe handling of solvent drum procedure should be defined.

It is recommended to store the drums having flammable material at low height to avoid

accidental damage and fire hazards during the transfer of drums using forklifts.

7.1.10 REFERENCES

1. Quantitative Risk Assessment-M.J Borysiewiez, M.A. Borysiewiez, L.Garanty, A.

Kozubal

2. Guide to Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules (MSIHC),

1989 issued by the ministry of environment and forests, (MoEF) Govt.of India as

amended up to date.

3. Guideline for QRA from the- “PURPLE BOOK”

4. World Bank Technical papers relating to “Techniques for assessing Industrial

Hazards”.

5. Major Hazard Control by ILO.

6. Risk Management Program guidelines by EPA (US)

7. World Bank Technical Paper no. 55 – Technical ltd. For assessing hazards – A

Manual.

8. PHAST Software


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7.2 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.2.1 INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

The proponent M/s Dell Laminate is a proposed project located at Hadamtala, Gondal

highway, Industrial zone, Rajkot in Gujarat State. M/s Dell Laminate is promoted by Mr.

Vinu Patel. The promoter’s plan is to manufacture synthetic resins.

A Disaster Management Plan is prepared to meet any grave emergency which can occur

due to Natural Disasters such as Floods, Earthquakes, or due to Man-Made Disasters

such as Acts of war and Fires, Power failures, etc.

An Action Plan has been drawn to fix responsibility and actions to be taken by various

groups to meet and contain the disaster within shortest possible time and with minimum

loss to men, material and property. It is the responsibility of all the individuals in their

respective areas to ensure the success of this plan. This plan shall be circulated for

benefit / training of all individuals residing in the premises.

7.2.2 Objective

The objective of the plan is to handle emergency situation that may arise due tospillage

and fire while handling plant & equipment and any adverse effect on employees and

public at large is minimized and normalcy is restored within shortest possible time.

The Disaster Management Plan is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of

environment, protection of installations, restoration of production and salvage operations

in this same order of priorities. For effective implementation of the Disaster Management

Plan, it will be widely circulated and personnel training given through rehearsals/drills.

Disaster management plan/Emergency Response Plan (action plan) has been drawn to

fix responsibility & actions to be taken by various groups to meet & contain the

emergency within shortest possible time & with minimum loss to men, materials,

machines & property. It is responsibility of all individuals in their respective areas to

ensure success of this plan. This plan will be circulated for benefit / training of all

individuals working.

The major functions & objectives to formulate the plan are:

To mobilize the available / trained manpower and handle the emergency from:

On-site (within factory)

Off-site (through outside agencies).


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To ascertain urgently the likely area of influence and take actions for warnings, control

of disaster with minimum damage to men, material, machines and evacuation of

employees / public, identify the persons affected / dead, arrange first aid / medical help

to the victims.

Inform relatives of the casualties; provide authoritative information to News Media &

others; preserve relevant records & equipments needed as evidence in any subsequent

inquiry.

Approach District Administration / Civil authorities etc. in order to ensure prompt relief for

execution of Emergency Response Plan.

This document sets out the Disaster management plan/emergency plans for all levels of

accident ranging from a local incident within the site boundary to a situation that requires

outside support.

The objectives of the Disaster management plan /emergency plan are:

To protect lives of working personnel and nearby population.

To contain the hazards and to control their spread.

To minimize the impact on the environment.

To minimize the loss to plant and production.

7.2.3 Definition and scope

A major emergency is defined as one, which may affect one or several sections of the

plant and possibly extend beyond the factory boundaries. It may cause serious injuries,

loss of life or extensive damage to property.

The Disaster Management Plan has been prepared in order to provide proper guidance

to plant operating personnel to confidently handle any accidental spillage or fire /

explosion or any natural calamity or sabotage. With this objective, comprehensive

information has been assembled in the materials used,about its hazardous properties,

fire hazards, safety appliances, safety measures incorporated in the plant, emergency

procedures and finally regarding the constitution & responsibility of Emergency Rescue

Team (Emergency Response & Management Team / Task Force).

7.2.4 Methodology

A major emergency occurring at a plant is one that may cause serious injuries, loss of

life, extensive damage to property or environment or serious disruption inside or outside

the plants. This may demand the rescue and relief measures on a war footing to handle

it effectively and quickly. Within the high-risk technology industries, the need for well-

planned measures should be self-evident.

No matter how well a process is controlled and safeguarded by instruments and process

safety procedures, it is inevitable that there is a residual risk, which is capable of causing

a variety of emergencies.


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The Factories Act, 1948 as amended in the year 1987 under section 41B requires that

every occupier shall draw up a Disaster Management Plan and detailed disaster control

measures for his plant and make them know to the employees and to the general public

living in the vicinity of the plant.

Its objective is to reduce the severity of loss following particular hazardous incidents. At

the same time, must be clearly understood that it is not a substitute for maintaining good

standards for working consistently with the requirements of safety and health inside the

plants.

7.2.5 Level of disasters

The Guidelines (NDMA Guidelines) categorize the levels of disasters into L0, L1, L2, &

L3 based on the ability of various authorities to deal with them. In short, in order to

facilitate the responses and assistances to States and Districts, the levels of disasters

have been defined as follows.

L0 level denotes normal times which will be utilized for close monitoring, documentation,

prevention and preparatory activities. Training on search and rescue, rehearsals,

evaluation and inventory updation for responseactivities will be carried out during this

time.

1. L1 level specifies disaster that can be managed at the District level, however, the

State and Centre will remain in readiness to provide assistance if needed.

2. L2 level disaster situations are those which require assistance and participation of

State, mobilization of its resources for management of resources.

3. L3 level disaster situation is in case of large scale disaster where the State and

District authorities have been overwhelmed and require assistance from the Central

Government for reinstating the State and District machinery as well as for rescue,

relief, other response and recovery measures. In most cases, the scale and

intensity of the disaster as determined by the concerned technical agencies like

Indian meteorological department (IMD)/ Indian National Centre for Ocean

Information Services (INCOIS) are sufficient for the declaration of L3 disaster.

7.2.6 Information on risk evaluation preliminary hazard analysis

The Disaster Management Plan describes the Organization & procedures for dealing

with potential accidents arising from the operations of M/S. DELL LAMINATE.

Experience of accidents that have occurred in various other similar plants was

considered in the preparation of this Plan especially material while handling synthetic

organic chemical unit identical to this plant. This plan will need periodic review &

modification following emergency exercise, or include any new information relating to

changes to the facilities.


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This Plan is needed to respond to a variety of emergencies / disasters:

i) Disasters due to emergency on account of:

a. Fire or explosion

b. Spillage

a. Fire or explosion: The organization is handling Synthetic organic chemical

industryunit, the fire, mainly due to fire in process equipments and electrical equipments

such as transformers, DG sets etc.

b. Spillage: Accidental spillage/leakage of material while handling of chemicals

causing engulfment of workers.

ii) Disaster due to natural calamities such as:

a. Flood

b. Earth quake

c. Storm / cyclone

d. Heat Waves

a. Flood

The southwest monsoon brings a humid climate from mid-June to mid-September. The

average annual rainfall is around 674 mm (26.5 in).The nearest water body from the

facility isBhadarRiver which is 3.4Kms away from the site.The heavy rainfall and water

released from the Bhadar River may increase water level in the river bed creating flood

situation.

b. Earth quake This zone is classified as Moderate Damage Risk zone which is liable to MSK VII and

also 7.8. The IS code assigns zone factor of 0.16 for Zone 3.

C. Storm / cyclone

Cyclones make impact by killing people, damaging property, crops and infrastructure.

The area falls under category in which wind speed is 48-50m/sec. So the chances are

there for storm & cyclone.

D. Heat Waves

During summer time, the temperature ranges between 24 °C and 42 °C, leading to

severe heat wave conditions. This results in loss of life of many people particularly,

homeless, gardeners, daily wagers who work out under direct sun, auto drivers, etc.

iii) Disaster due to external factors such as:

a. Sabotage, Civil Riots or War, Terrorism, air raid, etc.

Sabotage, Civil Riots or War, Terrorism: No solution can be offered to eliminate either

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them when such incidents happen. It is essential for organizations to design and

implement both good physical security and a comprehensive bomb threat response plan.

The condition which create emergency.

Flood - The probability of the flood is moderate and intensity is low to moderate

Earthquake - This zone is classified as Moderate Damage Risk zone which is liable to

MSK VII and also 7.8. The IS code assigns zone factor of 0.16 for Zone 3.

Cyclone causes stampede in crowd.

Storms causes stampede in crowd.

Bombarding during terrorist attack or war.

Political Violence- Rajkotis politically an active city ever since the struggle for

independence. The political culture of Rajkot has been rapidly undergoing change and

political violence cannot be ruled out.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Flood:

Introduce better flood warning systems

Modify homes and businesses to help them withstand floods nearby river side.

Construct buildings above flood levels

Protect wetlands and introduce plant trees strategically

Put up more flood barriers.

Earthquake:

Find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground.

Don’t Rush Indoors

Stay Put remain there until the earth stops shaking

Remain Calm until the earth stops shaking

Bridge Collapse:

Immediately call ambulance

Immediately call Police, NDRF & Municipal Commissionaire.

Stop movement across bridge.

Survey site and remove people from covered collapse material.

Cyclone/Storm:

Immediately call ambulance & NDRF team.

Provide shelter for the victims and provide first aid on site.

Survey site and remove people from covered collapse material.


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Terrorist Attack/ Political Violence:

Don’t be panic and threatened.

Call the police, ambulance & District Collector.

The above are the summarized results of an analysis of hazard, risk and disaster impact

in Rajkot. For more study of risk criteria please refer, Gujarat State Disaster Management

Plan.

The action plan responding to an emergency situation depends very much on the level

of the emergency which, itself is defined by the consequences arising from the types of

hazard identified.

7.2.7 Disaster preparedness

This section highlights the Organization for disaster preparedness. No plan will succeed

without effective Disaster Management. Disaster Management Plan is a part and parcel

of a good ON-SITE and OFF-SITE emergency plan, without which all resources, facilities

etc., event available with us, cannot be put into services at a right time is the key factor

in tackling an emergency.

It is not possible to envisage and detail every action which should be taken in emergency

and to harness the basic elements of emergency preparedness such as Gravity of

emergency, Communication of information, on-site action for process and emergency

controls, Mobilization of internal and external resources for fire and spillage etc.

Emergency Organization is set up specifying duties and responsibilities of all to make

best use of all resources and to avoid confusion while tackling the emergency.

Disaster Management Plan / On-Site Emergency Plan highlight the flow of information

and co-operation among various action groups within the factory. Off-site Emergency

Plan indicates various action groups at district levels which will get engaged in case of

off-site emergency.

Emergency organization and arrangement include:

Site Main Controller

Incident Controller

Service coordinator

Assembly Points

Emergency Control Centre

Medical Services & First Aid

Transport & Evacuation arrangements

Other arrangements etc.

7.2.8 Emergency Organization

This section is devised to suggest the organization for emergency preparedness. Key

personnel to combat emergency are nominated with specific responsibilities according

to set procedures and making best use of the resources available and to avoid confusion.

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Coordination includes Fire & Safety, Security, Engineering Services (Maintenance),

Environment, Lab (QC/QA), HR & Admin, Account & Finance, Store & purchase and

Process.

7.2.9 Plant Assembly Points

The assembly points will be selected considering the distance from the hazardous place,

wind direction, capacity to accommodate the required number of people and availability

of the other resources in that area. In case of emergency, it will be necessary to evacuate

all personnel from effective area except personnel who will be directly involved in dealing

with the incident. On evacuation people will go to pre assigned assembly points.

7.2.10 Emergency Control Centre (ECC)

The emergency control center shall be situated in the plant, from which the operation to

handle the emergency are directed and coordinated. The center will be equipped with all

necessary emergency equipment, communication arrangement to receive and transmit

information and directions from and to the incident controller and areas of the works as

well as outside.

The emergency contact numbers for the mutual aids like nearest police station, fire

station, hospital, ambulance service etc. & list of emergency team members and various

activity coordinators will be displayed at the emergency control center, security gate and

other prominent locations.

Emergency Control Centre Will Contain the Following Facilities:

a. Adequate number of telephones for external & internal communication

b. Plans of the location

c. Stationeries

d. Copies of the on-site and off-site emergency plans

e. Firefighting equipment such as Fire extinguisher, fire hoses & nozzles etc.

f. Safety equipments such as SCBA, gum boots, gloves, goggles, cover all etc.

Trained personnel will always be available in these areas who can rush to the emergency

point in shortest time. Warning system will always be kept in working order.

Fire extinguishers of suitable types and hydrants will be provided at almost all the places

of plant.

7.2.11 Medical Services and First Aid

M/S. DELL LAMINATESwill set up a First-Aid Centre in the Factory premises & will

arrange pre-employment & periodic medical examination of the employees.

An emergency vehicle will be available for evacuation and transportation of people to

hospital, H.J. DoshiHospital, which is approx. 7.6 Km from the plant.


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The First aid team will play critical role in attending the victims in case of any accident.

First Aid boxes & list of trained first-aider will be available at security Check Post.

In case of any medical assistance other than first aid, the Admin In-charge/ Site- SHE

representative will arrange for a vehicle to shift the casualty to the company accredited

hospital, or call an ambulance to mobilize the casualty to the medical center/ hospital.

First Aid boxes & first-aider list will be kept at security cabin. In case of any medical

assistance other than first aid, the Admin in charge/ Site- SHE representative arrange

for a vehicle to shift the casualty to the below mentioned hospital, or call an ambulance

to mobilize the casualty to the medical center.

7.2.12 Transport and Evacuation Arrangements

In a major emergency, it will be necessary to evacuate personnel from affected areas

and to further evacuate non-essential workers from areas likely to be affected should the

emergency escalate.

A siren will be provided to warn the people for the evacuation. The mode of siren for

evacuation will be wailing pitch. On hearing the siren, people will disperse from the work

area and will evacuate to safe assembly points. Proper instruction will be given to all the

employees about the rising of siren and the emergencies. The same instructions will also

be displayed at prominent places within the plant area.

The employees would proceed to the predetermined assembly points on hearing the

siren and the support staff / security forces would be instructed to divert the people away

from the affected area and towards the assembly points.

7.2.13 Communication and help from external emergency services

Communication is a critical factor in handling an emergency. To control the situation by

the earliest possible action, the practice should be that any employee can raise an

emergency alarm.

A siren will be provided to warn the people for the evacuation. The mode of siren for

evacuation will be wailing pitch. Essential requirements are that there should be an

adequate number of readily identified points from where the alarm can be raised and

these needs to be clearly indicated by sign boards and by indications in the plans.

In areas where there will be high level of noise (as the case here), it may be necessary

to install more than one audible alarm transmitted or flashing lights, Automatic alarms

may be considered appropriate on sites.

The following help from external emergency services is shown below,

Fire brigade of the nearest area shall help the plant fire control team during fire at site.

Police station personnel shall help the company to maintain law & order, Traffic control

& evacuation operations.


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Nearest Hospital or Nursing home shall render emergency medical services to the

company for the first aid & medical treatment during emergency.

District supply officer shall ensure continuous supply of essential items, medicines (Govt.

Quota) and other emergency materials during emergency.

7.2.14 Other Arrangements

The details about Power Supply Interruption, Water Drainage, Electrical Supply etc. &

Control arrangements shall be provided.

Other Arrangements

The details about Power Supply Interruption, Water Drainage, Electrical Supply etc. &

Control arrangements shall be provided.

For Emergency, Plant Operations and Emergency Lighting provisions will be made

according to requirements. DG set will be provided as backup.

Water Drainage

In order to avoid difficulties of storm water distribution proper drainage to the storm

water/rain water runoff system will be designed so as to protect the plant equipments,

Building & offices. No area will submerge in the flood as adequate height has been

provided to all installations such as utility block, office building, Process plant,

warehouses & storage area has been provided with individual dyke.

Electrical Supply

As the fire protection system is safety related, it is mandatory that any electrical power

supply for the control, Operation or instrumentation of the system shall be from an

assured supply. During monsoon season the electrical circuit (conduit wiring) sometimes

comes in contact with wet or structure (in case of any breakage, loose fittings), in such

case there is probability of current leakage.

Trade Waste Disposal

Organization will be more concerned for environment protection and pollution abatement

at all times.

Provision will be made to dispose Solid wastes. The company will dispose off all solid

waste in safe manner.

7.2.15 Emergency Action

Though it will be an impractical to describe all the foreseeable scenarios involving

flammable/combustible materials and the suggested action for the same, some important

ones are discussed here briefly. Even in identical incidents the right course of action may

not necessarily be the same every time as the actual action will depend on the several

factors, such as the place of incident, quantity of material involved, the amount of

release, the nature of material, the wind direction, the wind velocity, temperature of

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In case of Fire

In case of declaration of onsite emergency (Hearing of emergency siren), evacuate the

area as per evacuation plan & exit signs on instruction of shift in-charge / incident

controller as quickly as possible after safe shutdown of the plant. See that the wind

direction is in opposite direction of assembly point by wind direction indicator. If not,

change the assembly point.

Following are the general guideline for emergency action.

Raise the alarm through nearest MCP

Inform security and shift in charge.

Carry nearest fire extinguisher & try to extinguish if possible.

Assemble emergency team and inform other emergency members.

Check the wind direction, then decide the assembly point and inform accordingly.

Warn the people nearby.

Attempt to isolate /extinguish the fire with the help of others with available appropriate

extinguishers.

Arrange fire hydrant hose and try to cool surrounding

Cordon the area and try to shift the drum of flammable material.

Used foam generating nozzle and create foam to extinguish fire.

If fire beyond control call fire brigade after consultation with chief controller.

Cool the surrounding or remove flammable material if possible.

Take head count at site and inform to the chief controller.

Also take head count at the assembly point and tally.

Search for missing person if any.

Call for mutual aid members for help, if require.

Arrange for rescue, if required.

In Case of spillage of materials while unloading & loading activity and equipment inside

the factory premises:

Special instruments for storing, Handling & emergency actions in case of spillage of

materials are given separately in MSDS.

Following are the general guideline for action:

Use PPE’s like SCBA/Gas mask/Respirator & evacuate the area.

Designated area will be provided for tanker parking.

In case of declaration of onsite emergency (Hearing of emergency siren), evacuate the

area as per evacuation plan & exit signs on instruction of shift in-charge / incident

Controller as quickly as possible after safe shut down of the plant. See that the wind

direction is in opposite direction of assembly point by wind direction indicator. If not,

change the assembly point.

In case of Flood / Earthquake:

In case of natural calamity like flood, Strom or earth quake (remote possibility) or war

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Evacuation (of surrounding population), Medical treatment, shelter, food, transport or

communications.

Following are the general guideline for emergency action:

Close main valve

In case the cylinders are on the ground the same be shifted to storage shed to ensure

that the floodwater shall not carry the cylinders.

Switch off electricity (main).

Assemble outside the office, away from Electric Poles & Wires.

Evacuate the areas after initiating (communication in working condition) off site

organization.

In case of War/Civil riots:

Following are the general guideline for emergency action:

Intimate nearest police station & stimulate off site emergency plan

Stop unloading / loading operations (if any)

Intimate civil defense dept. about the situation

Security persons shall protect & control law & order.

General action plan

All personnel handling the emergency should wear PVC suit / alkali suit, gumboot,

PVC hand gloves, PVC goggles.

Isolate the sources of supply.

Cordon off the area.

Avoid the entry of unnecessary people.

Start barricading the area with sand / earth.

Flush the affected body parts with plenty of water and seek medical help.

7.2.16 .

On hearing the siren all employees shall evacuate the area by safely closing down all

operation as per instructions from their Incident Controller or in nighttime Shift supervisor.

After gathering at assembly points, shift-in-charge should take the roll call & ensure that

no person is left trapped.

The Rescue Coordinator or Guard (who is inside the plant for duty) shall ensure that

none is trapped inside the plant. Security guards shall ensure total evacuation.

Main gate will be used for movement of personnel, movement of rescue, medical aid.

Traffic Control

The Security In-charge or Guard shall contact Service Coordinatorand shall make

himself available at main gate for traffic control till local authorities help is available.

Unwanted traffic and public gathering shall be controlled & avoided by security personnel

till local help from police is available.


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Public Relations

Inevitably a major incident will attract the attention of the press, television and radio

services and anxious inquiries from friends and relatives will be flooding the factory. It is

essential to make arrangements for authoritative release of information to them. SMC/IC

who is familiar with procedures of dealing with such situations, shall take charge of public

Relations, information etc. He will be the sole authoritative source of information to the

news media and others.

Declaration of cessation of emergency

The Service coordinator (Emergency Fire, Rescue & Security Co-coordinators etc.) will

not signal the end of the emergency until he is satisfied that all the spillage are arrested

or fires are extinguished and there is no risk of re-ignition (in case of fire). In the case of

gas, the all clear will be declared only when the source of emission has been effectively

isolated and gas clouds dispersed well below safe level. Even when the all clear Signal

has been given, great care is needed while entering affected areas and no work in

connection with salvage, collection of evidence should be commenced until a thorough

examination of the area has been carried out. The siren code will follow for declaring the

cessation of an emergency. Sources of leakage, fire, and explosion and so on, until it

has been established that no materials remain where they could be ignited. All clear

signed shall be given by SMC / Incident Controller.

Plan appraisal and updating

The matters relating to review effectiveness of emergency planning should cover:

Time limit, which is essential for rescuing and evacuating personnel from the scene or

confined space for carrying out any emergency measures. It is essential to check

whether pre-determined time limit has been met and if not the impediments for it should

be identified. For example, if 15 minutes is fixed for evacuating the people from confined

space, it may be reduced to 10 minutes, if considered necessary for the safe evacuation.

To check the quantum of emergency, equipments like firefighting equipment, personnel

protective equipment etc. are required to be provided in the critical areas whether it is

adequate or not. Any changes made in the plant should also be made known to all.

7.2.17 Safety and mitigating measures

Safety Considerations in the design of M/S. DELL LAMINATES& important mitigating

measures will be provided to contain and control the emergency are outlined below:-

Fire Protection and Fire Fighting System

The plant will be equipped with a comprehensive fire protection system. Following

facilities will be provided for the fire protection:-

Fire Water Supply

Fire Hydrant system, Fire sprinkler system with smoke/fire detectors

Water Pump (Hydrant Pump)


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Portable Fire Extinguishers(DCP, mechanical foam and CO2 types with sand

buckets)

Equipments and Process safety

Control of noise emissions may include the use of silencers for fans, room enclosures

for mill operators, noise barriers, and, if noise cannot be reduced to acceptable levels,

adopt personal hearing protection.

An enclosure covered from all sides and should have a venting arrangement along

with a bag filter.

Storage tanks containing hazardous materials will be located away from the plant.

Provision for delay start warning (Audio/visual) to be followed

Provision for Machine guard system as per requirement either fixed or interlocked.

The fire-fighting system and equipment will be tested and maintained as per relevant

standards.

Safety measures in the form of Do’s and Don’ts will be displayed at strategic locations

especially in local language.

Post emergency planning

Assess the situation from safety & production angle.

Re-start the plant in the standard sequence.

* All evidences should be collected & accident should be investigated.

7.2.18 Health, Safety and Environmental Protection

Company committed to achieving environmental, health & safety (EHS) excellence. This

is a responsibility of management & employer in all function. Company will strive to

provide a safe and healthy working environment & the communities in which we do

business. Our programs must combine clear leadership by management, the

participation of all employees and functions, and the use of appropriate technology in

developing and distributing company products & services.

Requirements

Comply with applicable environmental, health, & safety laws and regulations.

Take appropriate measures to prevent workplace injuries & illness, and to provide

employees with a safe & healthy working environment. Consider evolving industry

practices, regulatory requirements and social standards of care.

Eliminate unreasonable, risk form facilities, products, services and activities.

To the extent practicable, reduce the use

Research and where appropriate, implement advanced technology, design and

production facilities, products, services & activities.

Research and where appropriate, implement advanced technology in the design,

production and services and to prevent pollution and conserve, recover and recycle

raw material.


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Employee responsibility

Follow the policy and applicable laws and regulation to protect your own health and

safety as well as that of other workers, the public and the environment.

Present ideas that support the goals of policy.

Promptly report concerns about possible violation of this policy to the persons listed

or to your manager.

Additional responsibility of leaders:

It will make sure this policy is part of an overall policy compliance program as described.

The person will:

Consult with adequacy of their health, safety and environmental programs. Implement monitoring and auditing system at the plant and business levels

designed to detect violations & assure compliance with law and this policy. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of managers & other senior employees on

their implementation of this policy and environmental, health & safety programs.

Managers responsible for a facility, activity, product or service will:

Communicate responsibility with employees, communities, customers and

government agencies regarding environmental health and safety issue.

Cooperate with the public, government and other interested parties to develop

appropriate regulatory and public policies that protect employee and public health

and the environment.

Implement effective programs, training and best practices for health, safety and

environment protection and for the elimination or reasonable reduction of materials.

Regularly assess plant operations & management. Establish measurements to

ensure compliance with this policy and applicable laws & regulations, when

appropriate; review assessment results with environmental programs.

Ensure that an employee with EHS responsibilities is appropriately screened before

appointment and that continued appropriateness for their position is periodically

reviewed.

Develop appropriate program for safety reviews of new and redesigned products prior

to sale and distribution to customers. Monitor after-sale safety performance to identify

and address significant product safety issues.

Work cooperatively with, contractors, business partners & suppliers to ensure that

our relationships with them are supportive of this policy.

Promptly report to medical Services, Environmental Program & your assigned legal

counsel any,

Emergency evacuation, communicable disease or other serious health indent.

Work related employee facilities & other serious safety incidents requiring a report to

a governmental agency.

Information regarding a report to a governmental agency or any governmental

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Legal proceedings alleging significant property damage or personal injury from

environmental contamination or exposure to dust & other information requested by

medical services or Environmental programs.

7.2.19 Training and rehearsing

All employees should know the details of Disaster Management plan and they must

receive initial training in emergency procedures. Then, at suitable intervals this

knowledge must be exercised and the basic plan reviewed and brought up-to-date. It is

essential to establish the necessary confident volunteers and better expertise, so the

individuals can carry out their allocated duties. Rehearsal of evacuation should be

regularly carried out efficiently and should cause minimum disruption to the normal

activities. As per industrial best practice Mock Drill should be conducted six monthly.

An after-mock drill report may be prepared detailing the lacunas & strong points so as to

make improvements in the emergency action plan.

7.2.20 Occupational Health Surveillance Program

1. Introduction Medical surveillance program (also termed as medical surveillance for workers) canaid

in the early recognition of a relationship between exposure to a hazard and disease, in

the assurance of the safety of new substances, and as an indicator of the effectiveness

of existing control measures. It is the systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination

of disease data on groups of workers and is designed to detect earlysigns of work-related

illness.

The Factories Act, 1948 and the rules framed there under provide for pre-employment

and periodical medical examinations of workers employed in industries with hazardous

processes and dangerous operations under section 41-C and section 87 respectively.

Chemicals Exposed to Workers Directly or indirectly are Phenol, Formaldehyde (37 %),

Methanol. Pre-employment medical checkup and periodically medical examination will

be done. Liver function testis will be carried out during preplacement and periodical

examination. In addition to the above, following safety equipment will be provided.

2. Action Plan for Occupational Health and Safety for Workers:

Monitoring of occupational hazards like noise, ventilation, chemical exposureetc. will be carried out regularly and its record will be maintained.

Good housekeeping, use of PPE, Engineering controls, Enclosure processes,display of safety boards, SOP of loading / unloading, local exhaust ventilation,safety shower etc. All necessary safety measures will be taken to keep allchemicals within TLV.

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Workers will be trained on safe material handling of hazardous chemicals.

Prepared & display the safe operating procedure for hazardous chemicalsstorage, handling & transporting or using.

Periodical medical examination of the workers & Liver Function Testes will bedone.

Register (form no.37) for work place air monitoring will be done regularly.

Employee training and education will be carried out regularly.

Control the noise at source by substitution, isolation, segregation, barriers willbe done.

Local Exhaust ventilation will be installed where it is required to reduce fumes, vapors, temperature and heat stress.

3. Treatment Facilities Provided to Workers Affected by Accidental Spillage of Chemicals

a. Hazards with Acute Exposure

Contact with skin may cause severe burns or systemic poisoning.

Systemic effects may occur from any route of exposure, especially after skin absorption.

b. Hazards with Chronic Exposure

Repeated or prolonged exposure may harm the respiratory system. Canirritate and inflame the airways.

Methanol affects the central nervous system, liver, and kidneys.

Special Safety Precautions

Prevent contact with skin by wearing neoprene gloves, lab coat, and resistantapron.

Wear safety glasses or a face shield if splashing may occur.

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heated surfaces orignition sources.

Skin contact requires immediate washing of the affected area with soap andwater.

Remove contaminated clothing and launder before wearing again.

c. Procedure for Treating Workmen after Skin Contact:

Skin contact requires immediate flushing of the contaminated area with soapand water at a sink or emergency shower for a good fifteen minutes. Removecontaminated clothing. In case of eye contact, promptly flush the eyes withcopious amounts of water for 15 minutes (lifting upper and lower lidsoccasionally) and obtain medical attention. If methanol is ingested, obtainmedical attention immediately. If large amounts of methanol are inhaled, move the person to fresh air and seek medical attention at once. It isrecommended to provide the safety shower and eyewash station in plant.


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ANNEXURE 1- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CHART

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTCHART


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ANNEXURE 2 – IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

SN Service Telephone no.

1 District Collector (DC) 0281 2473900

2 Police Commissioner 0281 2459888/ 0281 247488

3 Superintendent of Police (SP) 0281 2231207

4 Fire station,Kothariya Main Road 098245 95628

5 H.J. Doshi Hospital, Gondal

Road 0281 2388994

6 Life Blood Center,Rajkot 0281 2224461


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CHAPTER 8 PROJECT BENEFIT

8.1 Introduction

Project benefits focus on those points which become beneficial to the surrounding areaor

community in terms of infrastructural development, Social development, employment

and other tangible benefits due to project. Proposed project has a potential for

employment of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees during construction phase

as well as operational phase.

8.2 Employment Potential

Approximate 9 persons are employed in the proposed unit& for the proposedexpansion

18 more persons will be employed, potential for skilled & unskilled, for theoperation and

maintenance in efficient way. First Preference will be given to the localpeople from

nearby villages according to the skill as well as requirement which willincrease

employment opportunity in the surrounding area. 9 persons are resident forwhich quarter

room is prepared with all the necessary facilities within the premises.Secondary jobs and

indirect employment are also bound to be generated to provideday-to-day needs and

services to the work force and industrial activity. The employedpeople are benefited

financially as this financial growth fulfills their economicrequirements, which in turn will

increase their standard of living.

8.3 Improvement in Physical & Social Infrastructure

Following will be other improvements in the physical infrastructure:

Adoption of new technology.

Awareness in local educated people for new technology.

Improvement in local amenities facilities.

Improvement in road link facilities as transportation through truck and othervehicles

will increased due to proposed project.

Improvement in local civilization.

Increase income of local population

Increase requirement of man power

Due to proposed-expansion project activity, social infrastructures will beimproved by

means of civilization, vocational training and basic amenities.

Civilization: Due to the project, employment and other infrastructural facilitieswill

boost up income of surrounding people and improve quality of life. Thiswill indirectly

boost up the civilization of the surrounding people.

Vocational Training: Moreover, unit will provide vocational trainingopportunity to the

surrounding people and greed for employment willmotivate the education activities

that will lead the change in life style of thesurrounding and affected people hence

social infrastructure will be improved.


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Basic Amenities: Better education facilities, proper healthcare, roadinfrastructure

and drinking water facilities are basic social amenities for betterliving standard of

any human being which will further increase the aboveamenities directly/indirectly

either by providing or by improving the facilitiesin the area, which will help in uplifting

the living standards of localcommunities.

8.4 Other Tangible Benefits

Employment & trade opportunities will be generated with the starting of theproposed

activities. Thus, these considerable employment & trade opportunities willeventually

result in appreciable economic benefits to the local people &businesses/contractors.

Proposed project will also contribute revenue tothe State exchequer in the form of GST

–goods & services tax which includes exciseduty, income tax, state sales tax or VAT, tax

for interstate movement, etc. Direct GSTcontribution to the State exchequer will be there

due to Income by way of registrationof trucks, payment of road tax, income tax from

individual as well as taxes fromassociated units. Thus, the proposed project will help the

Government bypaying GST from time to time, which is a part of revenue and thus, will

help indeveloping the area.

Benefits of GST implementation in the country will reduce manufacturing costs due

tolower burden of taxes on the manufacturing sector. Hence prices of consumer

goodswill be likely to come down causing increased demand and consumption of

goodsleading to increase in supply. Hence this will ultimately lead to rise in the

production of goods& increase growth in both domestic and international trade. Thus it

wouldbring an increase in the GDP.

The CSR activities by the company can be considerably beneficial for the health,

education, upliftment of poor people, welfare of women & labors, assistance to

thedisabled people etc. These all together with the economic benefits of the proposed

project will result in further benefits in terms of the literacy level, primaryand middle level

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8.5 Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER)

Industry will provide 2 % of the proposed project cost (i.e. 1,90,940 Lakh) towards the

Corporate Environment Responsibility. Socio-economic developmentactivities will be

planned based on the suggestions during public hearing as well asgeneral necessity in

villages.

CSR activities by the company will be considerably beneficial for the health, education,

upliftment of poor people, welfare of women & labors, assistance to thedisabled people

etc.

Type of Activities

Yearly amount to be spent in CER activities (Rs. In Lakhs)

Total amount

to be spent

1st (Rs. In

Lakhs)

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year

5th Year

Drinking & sanitation facilities in schools of nearby villages

12,730 12,729 12,729 12,729 12,729 63,646

Organization of medical camps and health awareness programs

12,730 12,730 12,729 12,729 12,729 63,648

Donation in schools and for education aids

12,730 12,729 12,729 12,729 12,729 63,646

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CHAPTER 9 ENVIRONMENTALCOSTS AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS

9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis

As per EIA Notification 2006, this Chapter of the ‘Environmental Cost BenefitAnalysis’ is

applicable only if it is recommended at the Scoping stage. However, asper the TOR

points issued by MOEF, New Delhi vide File No. J-11011/108/2017-IA.II (I) dated 10th

July, 2017, the Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis is notapplicable and hence it has

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CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 Introduction

To formulate and monitor Environmental Protection measures during and after

commissioning of project, preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is

required. The development of sound EnvironmentManagement Plan is important to

mitigate any adverse impacts of theproposed project. The plan should indicate the details

as to how variousmeasures have been or are being proposed to be taken including

costcomponents as may be required. Cost of measures for environmental safeguards

should be treated as an integral component of the project cost andenvironmental aspects

should be taken in to account at various stages of the project.

Conceptualization: Preliminary Environmental Assessment.

Planning: Detailed studies of Environmental Impacts and design of safe Guards

Execution: Implementation of Environmental safety measures

Operation: Monitoring of effectiveness of built in safe guards

The maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged in the environment

without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution, dispersion and removal

due to natural physico-chemical andbiological processes is the Assimilative capacity of

the study area. The main objective of Environmental Management Plan is to warrant that

the industrialdevelopment in an identified particular study area needs to be entangled

withjudicious utilization of non-renewable resources and to ensure that thestress/load on

the ecosystem is within its permissible assimilative capacity i.e. its carrying capacity.

The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable

development in the area of the proposed plant. Hence, it needs to be an all encompass

plan for which the proposed industry, Government, Regulating agencies like Pollution

Control Board working in the region and more importantly the affected population of the

study area need to extend their co-operation and contribution. The identification and

quantification of impacts based on scientific and mathematical modelling.

The Environmental Management Action Plan aims at controlling pollution atthe source

level to the possible extent with the best available technologyfollowed by treatment

measures before they are discharged. The recyclingand re-use of industrial waste not

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10.2 Objective of Environmental Management Plan

The objective of the Environmental Management Plan is summarized as under:

To limit/reduce the degree, extent, magnitude or duration of adverseimpacts.

To treat all the pollutants i.e. liquid effluent, air emissions and hazardous waste with

adoption of adequate and efficient technology.

To comply with all the norms and standards stipulated by Gujarat Pollution Control

Board/Central Pollution Control Board.

To create good working conditions.

To reduce any risk hazards and design the disaster management plan.

Continuous development and search for innovative technologies for acleaner and

better environment.

10.3 Components of EMP

EMP for the proposed project covers following aspects:

Description of mitigation measures which are proposed for proposedexpansion

operation phase only.

Description of monitoring program.

Institutional arrangements.

Implementation schedule and reporting procedures.

All above aspects and objectives are kept in the view and considering the same

EMP is prepared for two major fields.

10.3.1 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Unit is well aware of environmental requirements for planning andimplementation of the

project and Unit has already set up a departmentwith trained personnel headed under

the qualified EHS officer. Asindicated in the impact and mitigation chapter of this report,

the environmental impact after proposed activity is very marginal release of pollutants

due to the same.

10.3.2 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

Currently unit is operation since September, 2015 and they have alreadymade

environmental management a part of overall Environment, Healthand Safety (EHS)

Management system. This model EHS system suggestsand addresses EMS issues such

as:

Management system expectation

Management leadership, responsibilities and accountability

Risk assessment and management

Compliance and other requirements

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Documentation and communications

Facilities design and construction

Operation, maintenance and management

Community awareness and emergency response

EHS performance monitoring and measurement

Incident investigation reporting and analysis

EHS management system audit

Management review and audit

10.3.3 Environmental Management Cell (EMC)

For effective implementation of the monitoring program, Unit has a permanent

organizational set-up as it is existing unit. Thus, unit has set-up permanent

Environmental Management Cell (EMC) for the effective implementation and monitoring

of environmental management system as given below.

EMC is regularly monitoring all project activities to ensure the appropriate

implementation of all environmental mitigation activities and to identify areas where

environmental management plan compliance is not satisfied. Responsibilities have been

assigned to officer from various disciplines to perform and co-ordinate the activities

concerned with management and implementation of environmental control measures.

Parnters of the company will be responsible for overall environmental management. EHS

officer will inform all the matter regarding environmental management including reporting

of non compliances / violations of environmental norms.

Environmental Management Cell Figure 36: Environmental management cell


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10.4 Environmental Management Plan of Proposed Project

EMP is given below for both construction phase as well as operational phase.

10.4.1 Environment management during construction phase

Table 60: Environment management during construction phase

Description Source

Type of Pollutant/ Pollution Potential

Control Measures

Various Environmental Parameters such as air,water,noise,land/ soil, flora, fauna, socio economic, health & safety

There will not be any major construction activities carried out for proposed project. There will be only construction activities related to Installation of machineries for the proposed project.

Partculate matter, Fugitive Emissions, Domestic Wastewater, Noise, Municipal waste, hazardous waste etc

Regular sprinkling of the water will be recommendedduring the construction phase.

Tarpaulin sheet will be used to cover the materials duringtransportation.

Preventing maintenance of machinery and transportation vehicles should be carried out regularly.

Regular use of PPE like nose masks, gum-boots & handgloves while working.

Adequate space will be provided for construction oftemporary sheds for construction workers mobilized by the contractors. Unit will also supply potable water for the construction workers.

10.4.2 Environment management during operational phase forproposed

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Description Source Typeof

Pollutant/Pollution potential

Control Measures

Air Environment

Stack attached to

Boiler and D.G. Sets

(Stand By) Transportation

SPM,SO2 and NO2

Fugitive Emission

White Coal/Wood/Coal should only be used as fuel for Boiler.

Dust Collector and Hood Cover have been provided to the common stack attached to the existing Boiler and Thermic Fluid Heater (TFH) as an Air Pollution Control System in existing unit. After proposed, Cyclone Separator will be provided to stack attached to proposed boiler.

HSD should only be used as fuel for D.G. Set.

After proposed adequate stack height will be provided for the proposed boiler to control & disperse the air pollutants within the stipulated norms.

Water sprinkling will be done on regular interwals

Vehiclas shall be maintained properly.

Road must be paved and maintained regularly.

Water Environment

Domestic wastewater

Low Pollution Potential

The domestic waste water generated will be treated in Septic tank or soak pit.

Industrial wastewater

Slightly High Pollution Potential

Industrial wastewater will be generated from process, boilerblow-down, cooling tower blow-down, & washing.Wastewater will be collected collection cum neutralizationtank. Then wastewater will be given Chemical Oxidationtreatment. After completion of chemical treatment, waste water will be taken to Nutch Filter/Filter Press forchemical sludge separation. Chemically treated water will bemixed with cooling tower blow down, boiler blow down inholding tank. After that it will be taken to an Evaporatorfollowed by condenser. The condensate from evaporator willbe reused in industrial activities. ETP sludge along with evaporation residue from evaporator will be disposed of atTSDF site. Thus, unit will maintain Zero Effluent Discharge.

Solid/ Hazardous

Manufacturing Activity,

ETP Sludge + The proposed ETP Sludge as well as Evaporation Residue will be

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Description Source Typeof

Pollutant/Pollution potential

Control Measures

Waste Management

Wastewater Treatment

Evaporation Residue,

Used Oil, & Discarded Plastic

Bags/Drums

registered recycler. Discarded PlasticBags/Drums will be sold to authorized vendor.

Hazardous waste storage area is adequate for storingadditional waste generated due to proposed project.

Burning of Fuel in Boiler

and TFH

Fly Ash

Currently unit is sending fly ash to cement/ RMC/ paver blocks/ building bricks manufacturer units and also will be supplied to the other companies for land levelling, conditioning, road construction, etc. and after proposed the same process will be followed.

Noise Environment

Plant Equipments

and various

Machinery

Low Pollution Potential

In operation unit all Noise suppression measures such as enclosures, buffers and/or protective measures already provided, if required necessary arrangement will be made after proposed (wherever noise level is more than90 dB (A)).

Same as existing practices employees will be provided withear protection measures like earplugs or earmuffs. Earplugwill be provided to all workers where exposure is 85 dB (A)or more.

The transportation contractor will be informed to avoid unnecessary speeding of the vehicles inside the premises.

Currently regular oiling, lubrication and preventivemaintenance is being carried out for the machineries andequipments to reduce noise generation after proposedexpansion same procedure will be followed.

For proposed areas with high noise levels will beidentified and segregated where possible and will includeprominently displayed caution boards.

Unit has already developed the greenbelt area, which will beupgraded after proposed within industrialpremises and around the periphery (if possible) to preventthe noise pollution in surrounding area.


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10.5 Greenbelt Development Plan

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

surrounding areas. The green belt helps to halt soil erosion, make the eco-system more

sustainable, make the climate more conductive and restore water balance. The green

belt helps to capture the fugitive emissions and to attenuate the noise generated in the

plant apart from improving the aesthetics of the plant site.

Unit has already developed the greenbelt area, which will be upgraded after proposed

within industrial premises and around the periphery.

Out of total plant area 3436 m2, Unit has developed greenbelt in 358 m2 areas.

Considering the environmental status of project area four main parameters like salinity,

draught, fire resistance, species with faster growth rate and ever green nature have been

considered while selecting the species.

Facts considered during selection of plant species for greenbelt development are:

Agro climatic zone (dry sub humid – as per CPCB) of the project area

Evergreen species to mitigate cumulative impacts due to other industries also.

Type of pollutant (mainly air) likely to disperse from project activities.

Biological–filter Efficiency: Absorption of gases, Dust capturing and noise control.

Unit has already developed greenbelt area having approx. 260 nos. of treesand which

will be upgraded after proposed and for this activitydemands expert advice and guidance.

Details of the selected plant species forgreenbelt area upgradation are given in the Table

10.2

Table 61: Details of Plant Species in Greenbelt

Common Name of Trees Scientific Name Number of

Species

Neem Azadirachta Indica 10

Gulmohar Delonix Regia 15

Asopalav Polyalthia Longifolia 10

Mango Mangifera Indica 10

Shisham Dalbergia sissoo 15

Garmalo Cassia Fistula 10

Teak Tectono Grandis 10

Shirish Albizio Lebbeck 10

Kadam Anogeissus Lotifolio 10

Total species 100


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Proposed Five Years Program for Greenbelt Development

Plantation Details

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year

5th Year

Total

No. of plants 20 20 20 20 20 100

10.6 Rain Water Harvesting Scheme

Rainwater Harvesting is generally recharging rainwater in to the underground formation,

where it will be stored in underground reservoirs (Aquifer) so that we can draw it

whenever we need it.

Rain water harvesting means arresting rainwater during monsoon and storingit in natural

reservoirs (aquifers) and artificial/ manmade reservoirs (tanks).The rain is available

everywhere in India and the end user can store this waterat marginal cost. The harvested

rainwater can be used for flushing, washing, gardening, irrigation, fire fighting and even

consumption with necessary treatment. Rainwater is the purest form of water available

to us. Experts opine that the major source of water, rain must be saved to solve the

problem of water scarcity.

Need for Rainwater Harvesting

To reduce ground water pollution.

To augment the ground water storage and decline of water level.

To improve the quality of ground water.

To reduce the soil erosion.

To avoid flooding on roads.

Advantages of Rainwater Harvesting

Provides self sufficiency at least reduces load on water supply.

Reduces the cost of pumping of ground water as it raises ground watertable.

Improves quality of ground water through dilution when recharge toground water.

Reduces soil erosion in alluvium area.

Rainwater harvesting systems are simple which can be adopted byindividuals.

Available Technology:-

Storage in artificial above or underground tanks.

Recharging aquifer directly through tube wells with necessary treatment.

Recharging aquifer by percolation / Soakage in the ground.


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Method of Rainwater Harvesting:-

In arid and semiarid areas rain water forms the only source of domestic watersupply.

This is an ideal solution to water problem where there is no ground water (Saline ground

water) and surface sources are very far. This is ideallysuited from the economical point

of view. Rain water is bacteriologically pure, free from, organic water and soft in nature.

To meet drinking water demandduring the critical dry period of 90-120 days roof top

water harvesting is veryuseful. Ground water recharge or storage from house of 100 m2

of roof topwill be 260.807 liters in one year, sufficient for a period of four months for

afamily of five members.

In roof top rain water harvesting the rain water is collected from roof of the buildings and

stored in water tank or ground water reservoir for beneficial use in future. The size of the

catchment area and tank should be enough to supply sufficient water for the users during

this period.

Volume

Volume of tank can be calculated by the following formula.

V= (t x n x a) tat where

V= Volume of tank (liters)

T= Length of the dry season (days)

N= Number of people using the tank

A= Consumption per capita per days (litters)

ET= Evaporation loss during the dry period

Since evaporation from a closed storage tank is negligible the evaporation loss (et) can

be ignored (=Zero)

Need for Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting (R T R W H)

To meet ever increasing demand for water in urban areas.

To reduce the runoff which is chocking the storm drains.

To avoid the flooding of roads.

To augment the ground water storage and control decline of water levels.

To reduce the ground water pollution.

To improve the quality of ground water.

To reduce the soil erosion.

Rain water may be harnessed at place of need and may be utilizedat time of need

The structures required for harvesting the rain water are simple, economical and

eco-friendly.


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Essential Components of the system

Roof Catchment.

Gutters for collection of roof water.

Down pipe to convey rain water from gutter to storage tank “Foul Flush” to divert the

contaminated run-off from roof (for initial wash out before taking to storage tank.

Filter/Mesh.

Storage tank under ground.

Water withdrawal arrangement (Hand Pump).

Dis-infection arrangement.

Design Consideration

In the design system, the main criterion is the most economical combination of the

storage tank volume, systematic analysis of rainfall records and construction costs.

Selection of Site

Site should be close to the house to reduce the cost of down pipe.

Site should have good drainage and should be away from the cattle.

Shed and soak pits etc. for cleanliness and hygiene surrounding the tank.

Site should be away from tress to prevent litters falling on the roof and structural

disturbance to the tank by roof propagation.

Site should be easily accessible for tapping water.

Tips for Maintenance of the R R H S

Always keep the surroundings of the tank clean and hygienic.

Remove Algae from the roof tiles and asbestos sheets before the monsoon.

Drain the tank completely and clean from inside thoroughly before the monsoon.

Clean the water channels (Gutters) often during rainy season and definitely before

the first monsoon rain.

Avoid first 15 or 20 minutes of rain fall depending on the intensity of rain. Use the first

flush arrangement to drain off this first rain water.

Change the filter media every rainy season.

In coastal area the tank may be painted outside by corrosion resistant paint once in

3 years and in other areas lime (Calcium Carbonate) based white wash may be

applied not only for beauty but also for cleanliness.

Withdraw water from the system at the rate of 5 lits/head/day.

This will ensure availability of water throughout the water scarcity period.

Cover all inlet and outlet pipes with closely knife nylon net or fine cloth or cap during

non-rainy season to avoid entry of insects, worms and mosquitoes.

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Runoff Calculation & Provision of Rainwater Tanks:

The dependable rainfall of the project area is 590 m. Calculation of rain water to be

harvested based on yearly rainfall and runoff is given in Table 10.3.

Table 62: Details of Rain Water Harvesting

Particular Details

Roof top area

Open area

Road area

Green belt area

Annual rainfall (m) 0.590

No. of rainy days per year

120

Catchment area available (m2)

165 204 192 358

Coefficient of runoff (as per CGWB guideline)

0.85 0.2 0.8 0.3

Area wise volume of rain water can be harvested (Kilo

Liter/year)

82.747 24.07 90.624 63.366

Total volume of rain water can be harvested

(KL/year) 260.807

Average volume of rain water can be harvested

(KL/day) during 30 rainy days

8.69

Volume of storage tank to be provided by unit for rain water storage

(KL)

10 x 1

Based on the above table, unit will provide rain water storage tank of about 10 Kilo Litres

(1 nos.) and stored rainwater will be used for purposes like cooling, washing & domestic

etc. as per the requirement.


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10.7 Occupational Health Management Plan

Currently, Industry has adopted all precautionary methods to reduce the risk of exposure

of hazards to employees and same will be continued after proposed, specifically:

Pre-employment and periodical medical examinations will be carried out toassess

the health status of the workers and medical records for the samewill be maintained

for each employee.

A qualified doctor will be appointed on casual basis and requiredmedicines,

antidotes and first-aid box will be procured under the guidanceof appointed doctor

as per guidelines of Factory Act.

Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPEs) like helmet, goggles, hand gloves, safety

shoes, nose masks and ear protecting devices like ear plugs/ear muffs will be

provided to all the workers.

Adequate numbers of fire fighting equipments and extinguishers will beinstalled as

per requirement of the fire risk in the proposed plant.

Proper training will be imparted to employees for use of safety appliances & first aid.

All workers will be trained on respective Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) so as

to enable them to prevent any possible mishaps.

All loading/unloading will be carried out under technical guidance as per the

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) generated for the particular raw

Material/product.

All pollution control equipments are periodically checked and maintained.

The work place area monitoring will be carried out for Particulate Matters (PM),

VOCs & Noise on regular basis.

Good housekeeping, proper and adequate ventilation and lighting will bearranged

for better workplace area as per guidelines of Factory Act.

Water purification and water cooler will be provided for safe drinking water.

10.8 Fire & Safety Management Plan

Currently the company has provided sufficient fire extinguishers and fire hydrant systems

for protection of the plant building against fire due to electrical spark and short circuit.

After proposed the same will be upgraded in which automatic type fire extinguishing

system will be provided to protect the control and computer room areas from fire hazards.

Qualified and trained officers are managing the environment and safety department in

existing plant and all persons in operation and maintenance of the plant have been given

basic fire fighting training and after proposed the same will be maintained.

To avoid short-circuiting an earthing system will be designed and installed for a ground

fault short circuit. Grid resistance will be decided based on soil resistively and allowance

for corrosion. Electrical equipments will be flame proof. To avoid road accident due to

spillage of fuels and blockages of road, proper parking and road safety signs both inside

and outside the plant will be displayed.


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Good housekeeping, proper and adequate ventilation and lighting has beenarranged for

better workplace area as per guidelines of Factory Act.

10.9 Cleaner Production Technologies

Currently, unit has adopted following cleaner production techniques:

Measured quantities of raw materials to minimize waste.

Automated and enclosed filling system is used to minimize spillage.

Regular preventive maintenance for avoiding leakage, spillage etc. Is being carried

out.

After proposed unit will upgrade cleaner production techniques for water conservation,

hazardous waste minimization, good housekeeping practices, maximum

reuse/recycle, energy saving etc. wherever possible;

Carrying out energy audit at regular time interval.

Installation and efficient use of rain water harvesting system.

Reusing treated industrial effluent in industrial activities.

Reusing spent/waste oil for lubrication in machineries and equipments within the

premises.

Adopting good housekeeping practices by maintaining cleanliness inpremises and

providing regular training and giving instructions for the same.

10.10 Reporting System on Non Compliances/Violations of Environment Laws.

Company has developed reporting systems of non-compliances/ violations of

environmental norms to the Board of Directors as follow;

Identify non-compliance/ violation of environmental norms, which mention in Consent to

operate and letter of Environmental clearance.

EHS manager identify non-compliance/ violation from failure to comply & timely respond

to concern authority for this non compliance/violation & also inform about this to technical

head of the industry.

Technical head take it in action, discuss this in Management meeting and give necessary

guideline to comply this non-compliance/ violation of environmental norms.

TheChairperson will review the information available and take a decision depending on

the seriousness of the violation.

EHS manager take measures against this non compliances/violations of Environmental

laws & take care not to occur same violation in future.


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10.11 Fugitive Emission Control

Fugitive emission could occur from the storage yard of raw materials and finished

products.

The storage quantity is low at site and proper handling methods will be adopted.

Emissions from transport of vehicles would occur to a certain extent. The emissions

from traffic movements will be controlled by proper planning of the transport of raw

materials and finished products to and fro from the factory premises. All the roads

inside the plant will be concreted to reduce any dust emissions.

During the production, the industry will carry out regular monitoring of fugitive

emissions as per the factories act.


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10.12 Budget for Environment Protection Measures

Capital investment for the protection of environment will be about Rs. 9 Lakhs. Unit will

regularly and efficiently operate environmental management systems and keep provision

for fund for meeting expenses for the same. The budgetary allocation towards

Environmental Management for the proposed project is presented in the Table 10. 3

Table 63: Budgetary allocation towards Environmental Management for proposed

Aspect of Environmental Management

Cost in Lakh [Rs.]

Recurring Cost (Lakh /Annum)

[Rs.] Remarks

Air Pollution 1.00 0.25

In existing industry,dust collector has been provided as APCM After proposed project there will be addition of boiler and as APCM cyclone separatorSo there will be an additional capital cost and the recurring cost would include operation and maintenance of pollution control devices and stack emission monitoring & sample analysis charges.

Water Pollution 1.0 2.45

Currently industry has provided ETP followed by evaporator and after proposed therewill be increase in capital cost which would include cost of STP & upgradation of ETP etc. and recurring cost would include maintenance charges, manpower salary, sample analysis charges etc.

Noise Pollution 0.50 0.07

Currently unit is in operation so, there will be slightly change incapital cost which would include provision of adequate sound enclosures and recurring cost would include monitoring of noise level.

Hazardous / Solid Waste Management

0.50 0.10

Recurring cost would be forsolid/ hazardous waste packing & its disposal and for the membership of TSDF/CHWIF site.

Green Belt 3.00 0.12

In existing unit, project proponent has developed green belt. So, after proposed therewill be change in capital cost would include upgradation of green belt within and outside the project premises and recurring cost would include


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maintenance charges, manpower salary etc.

Occupational Health & Safety

1.00 0.17

Capital cost would include cost of OHS center, PPEs and recurring cost would include maintenance Charges.

Miscellaneous 2.00 0.15

Miscellaneous activity such as development of rain water harvesting system, cost of fire and safety equipment and recurring cost would include maintenance charges.

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CHAPTER 11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

Introduction

Generally any project or action includes various impacts, which vary in magnitude astheir

beneficial or adverse classification. At the same time it is very important to conclude that

the “overall” or “collective” impact of the proposed project is beneficial or detrimental.

In case of the proposed expansion project, impacts are evaluated with respect to various

activities during operational phase.

Air Environment

The general meteorological data collected during the study period confirms that climatic

status of the study area is consistent with the regional meteorology. Baseline AAQ data

indicates that 98th percentile concentration of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO & VOCs in

the study area are well within the permissible limits as prescribed in the National Ambient

Air Quality (NAAQ) standards.

Based on the ground level concentration evaluated by Dispersion Modelling, it is found

that due to the operation of proposed expansion project incremental values of various

parameters are well within the permission limits as prescribed in the National Ambient

Air Quality (NAAQ) standards. Hence, it may be concluded that there would not be any

adverse impacts on surrounding air environment within the study area due to the

proposed expansion project.

Water Environment

Baseline data reveal that as per drinking water quality standards IS: 10500 overall quality

of both surface & ground water is suitable for domestic activity including agricultural

activity. Ground water quality in the area meets the Water QualityStandards (IS 10500)

for drinking water except for parameters like Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium and

coliforms whereas surface water quality in the area meets the Water Quality Standards

(IS 10500) for drinking water except for parameters like TDS, Turbidity, Chloride, Total

Hardness, Magnesium and coliforms.

The total water requirement after proposed will be 25 KLD. Water will be obtained

through borewell to fulfil such requirements. However, industryproposed to install

rainwater harvesting system to collect the rain water and use in the domestic purpose.

Domestic wastewater will be treated in the Soak pit/septic tank& treated water will be

used for gardening purpose and industrial wastewater will be collected and treated in

ETP. Treated effluent will be ultimately evaporated off in an evaporator. Thus, it can be

concluded that there would not be any significant adverse impact on the water

environment due to the proposed project.

Noise Environment

Noise level in the project premises will be controlled at the source itself by appropriate

use of noise suppressing systems. Noise level in the surrounding study area is well within

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location noise level is higher due to highway. Thus, noise generated due to the project

activity shall create negligible impact in surrounding environments. This shall further be

attenuated by a barrier of plantation at the periphery of the plant.

Land/Soil Environment The soil pollution is generally due to wastewater and solid waste. There will be no

industrial wastewater discharge as treated effluent will be ultimately evaporated off in an

evaporator. Solid waste generation will be very less during operation phase of the

proposed project. Hazardous waste will be properly collected, stored & ultimately

disposed off to secured landfill/TSDF site. All the solid/hazardous wastes generated from

the unit after proposed expansion will be properly collected, stored & ultimately disposed

off as per the applicable Act/Rules prescribed by statutory authority. Therefore, there

would be no adverse impact on the land environment due to the proposed expansion

project.

Socio-Economic Environment The proposed project will generate employment during operation phase. The indirect

employment will also be generated by way of transportation, shopkeepers and other

casual employment for many people during operation phase as well as construction

phase. Local people will be given preference for the jobs in the proposed project.

Economic status of the local people will improve due to the increased business

opportunities, thereby making a positive impact. Educational, medical and housing

facilities in the study area will considerably improve. Thus, the proposed project will have

significant positive impact on the employment pattern of the study area.

Conclusion Negligible impacts will occur on air quality. However, all the necessary air pollution

control measures will be provided.

No ecological damage will occur.

No adverse impacts will occur on water environment.

Local employment opportunities will increase.

Various other environment parameters like Forest/ National Park/ Sanctuaryand

Religious / Historical Places will not be affected.

Environment Management Plan has been formulated to control all the

pollutantparameters and Environment Management Cell has been set-up to

ensure thatthese parameters do not exceed the norms set out by the concerned

authorities.

After commissioning of the proposed project the Environmental ManagementCell

will take care of all the pollution control measures.

It can be concluded on a positive note that after the implementation of the

mitigationmeasures and environmental management plan during the construction

& operationalphase, there will be negligible impact on the environment.


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CHAPTER 12 DISCLOSURE BY CONSULTANT

EIA Team Members: The EIA team engaged in the preparation of EIA report consists of professionals with multidisciplinary skills and experience required for undertaking this project. The EIA involved in various stages of planning to final report preparation is given below in table:

Project Name: M/s. Dell Laminate

Name and address

of the Consultant

Green Circle Inc.

Green Empire

Anupushpam,Above Axis

Bank,Near Yash

Complex,Gotri Main Road

QCI-NABET Accredited

NABET/EIA/1720/IA0029

June 2020

Personnel involved in

preparation of

EIA/EMP report

Mr. Pradeep Joshi (Co-Coordinator)

Mr. Arunkumar Shrivastav (EIA Coordinator)

Mr. Pradeep Joshi (FAE- NV, AP,SHW,RH)

12.1 LIST OF COORDINATORS & FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTS INVOLVED

EIA Coordinator Mr. Pradeep Joshi

FAE-WP Mr. Sheetal Parmar

FAE-AP Mr. Pradeep Joshi

FAE-LU Mr. Rakesh Jana

FAE-EB Mr. Astha Bishnoi

FAE-NV Mr. Pradeep Joshi

FAE-SE Mr. Gunesh Deosthali

FAE-HG Mr. ShriVallabh Kothe

FAE-Geo Mr. ShriVallabh Kothe

FAE-RH Mr. Pradeep Joshi

FAE-SHW Mr. Pradeep Joshi

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