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24-04-2014 To The Director (S) & Member Secretary (IA DIVISION) Govt. Of India Ministry of Environment and Forests Paryavaran Bhawan CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi – 110 003 Dear Madam

Sub: Submission of Terms of Reference (TOR), FORM-I for Proposed Expansion (197,000 TPA to 300,000 TPA) of Asbestos Cement Sheet Plant at Plot No: 289, IDA, Kondapally Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra pradesh – Reg.

HIL LIMITED is an existing company Manufacturing Asbestos Cement Sheets & Its accessories. HIL LIMITED has Proposed to go for Expansion from 197,000 TPA to 300,000 TPA at Plot No.289, IDA, Kondapally Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra pradesh

Here with we are submitting our TOR proposal along with Form- I both soft and hard copies.

Thanking you Yours faithfully

For HIL LIMITED

AUTHORISED SIGNATORY

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FORM-I

HIL LIMITED

PROPOSED EXPANSION CAPICITY From 197,000 TPA to 300,000 TPA

Manufacturing of Asbestos Cement Sheets & its Accessories

HIL LIMITED Site location:

Plot No.- 289, IDA, Kondapally,

Ibrahimpatnam Mandal Krishna dist.,

Andhra Pradesh

HIL LIMITED Regd. Office:

Sanath Nagar Hyderabad - 500018

Andhra Pradesh

SUBMITTED TO

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS PARIYAVARAN BHAVAN,

LODHI ROAD, C.G.O. COMPLEX, NEW DELHI – 110 003

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APPENDIX I (See paragraph – 6)

FORM 1 I Basic Information Serial Number

Item Details

1 Name of the Project: HIL Limited. 2 S.No. in the Schedule Asbestos industries

Category A 3 Proposed capacity/area/length/

tonnage to be handled/ command area/lease area/ number of wells to be drilled

Manufacturing of Asbestos Cement Sheets and Accessories: Capacity from 197,000 TPA to 300,000 TPA

4 New/Expansion/modernization Expansion 5 Existing Capacity/Area etc 197,000 TPA 6 Category of the project A or B A 7 Does it attract general

condition? If yes please specify. NA

8 Does it attract Special condition? If yes please specify

NA

9 Location Plot/Survey/Khasra No Plot: 289 Village IDA, Kondapally Tehsil Ibrahimpatnam Distrct Krishna (dist)-, State Andhra Pradesh 10 Nearest Railway Stn. / Airport

along with distance in Kms Vijayawada( Rly. Stn) 20 km Gannavaram (Airport) 45 km

11 Nearest town,City, District head quarters along with distance in Kms

Vijayawada 20 km

12 Village Panchayats, Zilla parishad,Municipal Corporation, Local Body (Complete postal address with Telephone No. to be given)

IDA, Kondapally Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal in Krishna Dt. Andhra Pradesh state.

13 Name of the Applicant HIL Limited. 14

Registered Address Sanathnagar Hderabad

15 Address for Correspondence IDA, Kondapally Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal in Krishna Dt. Andhra Pradesh state.

Name Mr. C.Sravan Kumar Designation

(owner/partner/CEO) DGM (OPERATIONS)

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Address Plot No.289, IDA, Kondapally Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal in Krishna Dt. Andhra Pradesh state.

Pin Code 521228 E-mail [email protected] Telephone 9177091011 Fax 0866-2872503 16 Details of Alternative Sites

examined, If any Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet

NA – Existing Unit proposed for Expansion

17 Interlinked projects NIL 18 Whether separate application of

interlinked projects has been submitted

NA – Existing Unit proposed for Expansion

19 If yes, date of submission NA 20 If no, reason 21 Whether the proposal involves

Approval/clearance under: If yes, details of the same and their status to be given

a) The Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 ?

b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 ?

c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991?

NO

22 Whether there is any Govt. Order/policy relevant / relating to the site ?

APIIC , Industrial Estate

23 Forest land involved ( hectares) NIL 24 Whether there is any litigation

pending against the project and/ or land in which the project is proposed to be set up ?

a) Name of the Court b) Case No c) Orders/directions of the

court if any, relevant with the proposed project

NIL

mailto:[email protected]�

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II Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S.No. Information / Checklist

confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with

approximate quantities /rates, Wherever possible)

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use ( with respect to local land use plan)

No

1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and building?

No Not applicable

1.3 Creation of new land uses? No Not applicable 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g.

bore, houses, soil testing? No Not applicable

1.5 Construction works? Nil Not applicable 1.6 Demolition works? Nil Not applicable 1.7 Temporary sites used for

construction works or housing of construction workers?

No Not applicable

1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations

Nil Not applicable

1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling?

No Not applicable

1.10 Reclamation works? No Not applicable 1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable 1.13 Production and manufacturing

process? Yes Shown in draft TOR

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Existing Existing

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

No All solid and liquid waste are collected and recycled in the plant. There are no solid or liquid effluents.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

No Not applicable

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

No road is existing up to project site

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and

No

Not applicable

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stations, ports, airports etc.? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing

transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

No

Not applicable

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines

No Not applicable

1.21 Impoundment, damming, culver ting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of water courses or aquifer?

No

Not applicable

1.22 Stream crossings? No Not applicable 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water

from ground or surface waters? Yes 484 KLD(Existing) + 200 KLD

for Expansion drawn from existing bore wells.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

No

Not applicable

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

No Not applicable

1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No

Not applicable

1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

No

Not applicable

1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

No 50 persons (contract workers)

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic

diversity? No

Not applicable

1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non- renewable or in short supply): Sl No.

Information / Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, Wherever possible)

2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

NO Existing Industrial Land going for expansion

2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes Existing: 484 KLD Expansion: 200 KLD Existing Borewells

2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable 2.4 Construction material – stone,

aggregates, and/soil (expected Yes

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source – MT) 2.5 Forest and timber (source - MT) No Not applicable 2.6 Energy including electricity and

fuels (source, competing users) unit fuel: MT, energy MW

No 1010, 1010, 320 KVA Existing

2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No

Not applicable (where as utilizing waste like fly ash)

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or

materials which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.



approximate quantities /rates, Wherever possible) with source of information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna and water supplies)

No Not Applicable

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

No

Not applicable

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

No

Not applicable

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

No

Not applicable

3.5 Any other causes? No Not applicable 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or

decommissioning (MT/month) S.No. Information / Checklist



4.1

Soil, overburden or mine wastes No Not applicable

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

No Not Applicable

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Nil -NA-

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4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Maximum quantity will be recycled in the process. Remaining will be used for manufacturing A.C. Blocks,

4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge

from effluent treatment No

Not applicable

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not applicable 4.8 Redundant machinery or

equipment No Not applicable

4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials

No

Not applicable

4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not applicable 4.11 Other solid wastes No If generates, same as point

No.4.4

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)




5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

No Not Applicable, Not in expansion

5.2 Emissions from production processes

No Existing not in Expansion

5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

No Not Applicable

5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

No Not applicable

5.5 Dust or odors from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

No Not applicable

5.6 Emissions form incineration of waste

No

Not applicable

5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris )

No

Not applicable

5.8 Emissions form any other sources No Not applicable

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6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, Emissions of Light and Heat: S.No. Information / Checklist



6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines ventilation plant crushers

No Not Applicable

6.2 From industrials or similar processes

Yes Maintain < 70 dBA

6.3 From construction or demolition

No Not Applicable

6.4 From blasting or piling

No Not Applicable

6.5 From construction or operational traffic

No Not Applicable

6.6 From lighting or cooling system

No Not Applicable

6.7 From any other sources No Not Applicable 7. Risk of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the

ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal water or the sea:

S.No. Information / Checklist confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, Wherever possible) with source of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

No Not applicable

7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or land (expected mode and place of discharge)

No

Not applicable

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

No Not applicable

7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up

of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

No

Not applicable

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or environment



approximate quantities /rates, Wherever possible)

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with source of information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

No

Not applicable

8.2 From ay other causes No Not applicable 8.3 Could the project be affected by

natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc.)?

No

Not applicable

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development)

which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality.




9.1 Lead to development of supporting, facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

- Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc)

- Housing development - Extractive industries - Supply industries - Other

No No No No No

Not Applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

No Not applicable

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments

No Not applicable

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

No Not applicable

III Environmental Sensitivity S.No. Areas Name/

Identity Aerial distance (within 15 km) Proposed project location

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boundary 1 Areas protected under international

conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

No

Not applicable

2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons – Wetlands, water courses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

No Not applicable

3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species or flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

No Not applicable

4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

No Not applicable

5 State, National boundaries No Not applicable 6 Routes or facilities used by the

public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

No Not applicable

7 Defense installations No Not applicable 8 Densely populated or built up area No Not applicable 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-

made land uses (hospitals, schools, places or worship, community facilities)

No Not applicable

10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)

No Not applicable

11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

No Not applicable

12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

No Not applicable

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IV. Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA Studies Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Study has to be completed. A summary of terms of reference reports are enclosed as Annexure for kind information please. “I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the prject will be revoked at our risk and cost ”. Date: . Place: Signature of the applicant With name and Full Address (Project proponent / Authorised Signatory)

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TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR)

HIL LIMITED

(Previously Hyderabad Industries Limited)

ASBESTOS CEMENT SHEET MANUFACTURING UNIT

PROPOSED EXPANSION CAPICITY FROM 197,000 TPA to 300,000 TPA

LOCATION: IDA, KONDAPALLY,

IBRAHIMPATNAM MANDAL KRISHNA dist.,

ANDHRA PRADESH

Registered Office HIL LIMITED Sanathnagar

Hyderabad -500018 ANDHRA PRADESH

Submitted to MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS

PARIYAVARAN BHAVAN, LODHI ROAD, C.G.O. COMPLEX,

NEW DELHI – 110 003

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TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR) BY THE PROPONENT,

HIL LIMITED ,

1.0 INTRODUCTION:

Location : IDA, Kondapally,

: Ibrahimpatnam Mandal

: Krishna Dist.

: Andhra Pradesh.

Size of the project : Manufacturing of Asbestos Cement

Sheets and Accessories Capacity from

197,000 TPA to 300,000 TPA

The expansion in productivity:

No Additional land

No Additional Building

Additional Equipment

Increase size of the Sheet

Improved vacuum systems

Improved waste recycling

ADVANTAGES TO THE PROJECT:

There is a positive impact on the environment due to the usage of fly ash of about 27%

in the product which is a waste material of a nearby Thermal power station. The

land is declared as industrial area by the government itself after a thorough study by

expertise.

2.0 UTILITIES

POWER

Connected maximum demand of 1500 KVA which is under HT limits. The required

power connection is obtained from APSEB. However, D.G sets of 2 X 1010 KVA and 320

KVA are installed. No Additional DG Sets required.

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MANPOWER

The regular manpower required for Existing administration, and production purposes

around 50. Additional manpower (both regular and contract basis) for expansion will be

up to 50.

WATER

Water requirement for Existing is 484 KLD, Proposed expansion will be 200 KLD. Total

water requirement for both existing and proposed will be 684 KLD (per day) for process

+ administrative purposes. It will be met by Existing bore wells within the project

site.

3.0 SITE

The expansion Project will be implemented with in the HIL premises which is at IDA,

Kondapally Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal in Krishna Dt. of Andhra Pradesh state . No

Additional land is required. The present site is at Kondapally village, 5.8 Kms

from Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada - Hyderabad - Pune National High way

No.9. The land falls under industrial area of Andhra Pradesh Industrial

Development Authority, IDA, Kondapally, Ibrahimpatnam mandal in Plot

No.289. The company has proposed to go for expansion operations in the

existing premises of HIL in 13.89 acres of land. No Additional Land is required.

Main reasons for initially selecting the site is that land is in existing premises of

HIL. Land is developed by APIIC who had already declared as an industrial area

after a thorough study of negative/positive impact studies due to the major

development in the area.

Easy to receive and importing material. Good transportation is possible as the

site is situated near the highway. Man power availability. Nearer to raw material

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and market. Getting additional raw material for additional production capacity is

also not a constraint. Sufficient raw material is available. Utilizing more Fly ash

from the nearby Vijayawada Thermal Power Station as a major part of the raw

material.

As for transportation of goods, there is already existing black topped roads from

the National High way No 9 to the project site. The distance From the NH 9 to the

site is around 5.8 KM. This is quite adequate for the possible truck movement

envisaged.

4.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

Kondapally village is a geographical part of Ibrahimpatnam mandal of Krishna

district in Andhra Pradesh. The average annual rainfall is 700-900 mm. The

maximum and minimum temperatures of the region are 42 C and 20 C. Area

falls under semi- arid zone category. The area of interest for the REIA studies

is 10 Km radius with IDA, Kondapally as its center.

The study area overlaps mainly three mandals in Krishna district namely

Ibrahimpatnam, G.Konduru and Kanchikacherla. Topographically the project

area is covered by hills on western side other sides are plain and flat.

Kondapally reserve forest is present in the study area. The site area is about

110 ft above mean sea level. The land around the site is not cultivated. Base

line data on the socio-economic conditions of the villages within 10 Kms radius

indicates availability of basic amenities like hospitals, educational institutions

public transport. Vijayawada Railway station is about 20 kms from the HIL site.

Location map of the project area is shown in following pages.

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SITE LOCATION MAP WITH GOOGLE EARTH IMAGE PROJECT SITE

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FIGURE 1.1 LOCATION MAP

ANDHRA PRADESH

KRISHNA

PROJECT SITE

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5.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE

Location of Project Village Mandal District State

IDA, Kondapally Ibrahimpatnam Mandal Krishna District Andhra Pradesh

Altitude 110 feet Latitude 160 38’13.26” N Longitude 80033’14.65” E Soil Type Black soils Land Availability 13.89 acres

General Climatic Conditions Maximum Temperature (0 42 c) Minimum Temperature (0 20 c) Relative Humidity(%) 82 Annual Rainfall Average (mm) 800

Accessibility Nearest Highway NH-9 – 5.8 km (S) Nearest Railway Station Vijayawada – 20.0km) Nearest Airport Vijayawada – 45.0km Nearest Town Vijayawada – 20.0km Nearest Village Kondapally– 1.0km

Historical / Important Places Water bodies Krishna river – 10 km (S)

Budameru river – 4 km (E) Reserved Forests Kondapalli R.F. 4-5 km Archaeological/ Historically important areas

None

Sanctuaries / National Parks None Sensitive Places None Seismic Zone(As per 1893) Zone I

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RAW MATERIALS

The raw materials required are Asbestos fibre & other fibres (8 to 9%), Binders cement & flyash

materials (45 to 47% and 27% respectively).

5.1. RAW MATERIALS- SOURCE

Raw Material

Source

Cement Nearby sources Fly ash Nearby Power station Fibre Fully Imported from Canada,

Brazil,Russia Pulp Local Water Existing Bore wells of HIL LTD

As for transportation of goods, there is already existing black topped roads.

As for transportation of goods, there is already existing black topped roads from

the National High way No 9 to the project site. This is quite adequate for the

possible truck movement envisaged.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF A.C. PRODUCT

Asbestos Fiber of different grades are imported, mainly from Canada, Russia,

Zimbabwe etc, and received in pressure packed condition in impermeable bags

in palletized form. The fibre pallets are transported to the factory in closed

containers through the trailer trucks. These palletized fiber bags are unloaded in

fiber go-downs with the help of fork lifts. Fiber bag pallets are conveyed to the

fiber feeding section by means of fork lifts. The fiber bags shall be slit open in

closed automatic bag opening device. The empty bags shall be lifted by a hooking

device attached within the bag opening device and carried to the attached bag

shredder unit and the fiber after passing through the lump breaker shall be

collected in the attached blender where some water shall be added to maintain

the process in wet condition.. When all the bags in one charge empties the fiber

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on to the blender, the fiber in wet form shall be taken to the Edge Runner Mill via

a screw conveyor and elevator which is also joined by the shredded bag pieces

from the shredder unit. Here at ERM some more water is further added to the

fibre for milling operation. The bag opening device & the edge runner mill shall be

kept under negative pressure by tapping it on to a Bag Filter Type Dust Collector

with pulse jet which again is connected to a Hydro-static Precipitator, connected

to a blower (capacity _ 7500 m3/hr) driven by a 15 Hp motor. The delivery point

of the blower is connected to the Air Wet Washer and through to a 18 m tall

stack. The Hydro-static Precipitator works on the principle of tidal wave

generation. Particles collected in hydro-static precipitator shall be periodically

recycled in wet form. From this point onwards the total process operations

involving fibre are carried out in wet condition with no possibility of dust

generation during manufacturing process. The milled fiber is weighed in weigh

hopper. The pre-requisite quantity of fiber which is about 8% of the product is

mixed with required quantity of water in Wet Opener or fibre cone where it is re-

circulated for about 3 to 4 minutes. The above slurry along with other fibers, if

any, a small quantity (around less than 1%) of pulp and small quantities of

homogenized solid waste + process sludge in slurry form (from sludge recycling

tank/Wet Ball Mill) is taken to Beater tank. Cement is received and stored in go-

down., from where it is conveyed to the Cement + Fly ash Mixing Tank via screw

conveyor. Next, Fly ash is received and stored in closed go-down. Fly ash shall be

pneumatically conveyed Pre-requisite quantity of Special binders - Fly ash

(around 26 to 28 % of the product) is mixed with water, converted into slurry and

sent to Storage tanks. A measured quantity of Fly ash slurry is taken to the

Batch Hopper and then to the Cement + Fly ash Mixing Tank. The cement + FA

slurry thus prepared in the Mixing tank is sent to Wet Rotary Sieve & thence to

the Beater Tank, thus joining fiber slurry.

The RM slurry thus prepared is transferred to Storage Tank where it is under

constant agitation. From here slurry is taken to the Dilution Tank(or Distribution

Tank) and diluted further using recycled process water. Slurry from the Dilution

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Tank is taken to the sheet forming machine consisting of an assembly of 5 vats

placed in series and with rotating sieve cylinders placed one in each of 5 vats.

The sieve cylinders are fitted at its periphery, with the wire mesh of specific size

(mostly 40 mesh on top surface and 5 mesh on bottom surface). An end-less felt

made of synthetic woven fabric runs tangentially atop the sieve cylinders. The

slurry through the sieve cylinders gets filtered out. The differential hydrostatic

pressure thus created between the sieve cylinder and Vat causes an asbestos

cement film to be formed and picked up by the sieve cylinder which in turn gets

transferred to the moving felt. The gradually thickening slurry due to filtration is

constantly diluted in the vats. The excess water in film is dehydrated by vacuum

system. The wet film from the felt is then transferred on to the rotating sheet

forming drum.

After the required thickness is achieved the wet sheet is cut by automatic cutter

fixed on the sheet forming drum. The formed sheet is then trimmed widthwise

with long cutters to the required width. The length of the sheet varies as per the

market requirement from 1.5 M to 3 M. after cutting to the required length the

sheet is transferred on to the profiling machine (Corrugator) by vacuum sucking.

The formed sheets are stacked in between the steel moulds ( templates) which

will be air cured for about 12 hrs in a closed chamber. After the air curing the

sheets are separated out from the templates in destacker machine. The

templates are cleaned and lubricated and sent back to profiling machine. The

sheets then are inspected on-line, stacked on steel pallets and water cured for a

minimum of 12 days before being finally inspected and then dispatched.

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6.0 PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK FOR EIA STUDY:

OBJECTIVE:

Preparation of REIA/EMP Studies is a pre-requisite as per EIA-2006

Notification. The proposed Project envisages setting up of 197,000 TPA

ASBESTOS CEMENT SHEET PLANT. EIA and EMP will be prepared to

address these developmental activities.

The EIA study includes determination of baseline conditions surrounding to

the proposed developmental facilities, assessment of the impacts on the

environment due to the operation of the proposed expansion Project and

making recommendations on the preventive measures to be taken, to

minimize the impact on the environment to acceptable levels. The field data

around proposed project will be collected within 10 Kms radius of Project

Site.

6.1 COMPONENTS OF THE EIA STUDY:

The component of the EIA study includes:

• Determination of baseline conditions using primary data generation and

secondary data available from existing reports and studies and historical

data from government published reports

• Detailed description of all elements of the project activities during the pre-

construction, construction and operational phases. The elements analyzed

and included the infrastructures of the project including drainage features,

roads, waste collection, disposal and management and utility requirements.

• Identifying the sources of pollution and assessing the impacts on the

environment due to proposed project. Analysis and assessment of designs to

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ensure environmental soundness, sustainability and regulatory compliance

of the designs are studied.

• Preparation of EIA and EMP documents with recommendations on

preventive and mitigative measures for limiting the impact on environment

to the desired level during various stages of project. Development of a

suitable post study-monitoring program to comply with various

environmental regulations also done; and

• Risk Assessment (RA) describing the probable risks and preventive &

precautionary measures to be followed in the event of emergency situations

such as accidents, fire, oil spills, etc.

7.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA GENERATION:

Field assessments of the physical, ecological, and socioeconomic aspects of the

site and surrounding environs of the development facilities shall be conducted.

These assessments shall be used to determine the potential impacts of the

proposed expansion project. The survey includes a photo-inventory of the

physical and biological features of the site and environs, and the areas viewed

with respect to the suitability of the proposed facility.

The data generation will include:

Physical: Climate, air and noise quality, geology, topography,

groundwater/surface water hydrology and quality and hazard vulnerability.

Ecological: Terrestrial and aquatic communities; presence of rare, threatened,

and endangered species.

Socioeconomic: Demography, regional setting, location assessment, and land

uses.

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The baseline monitoring on physical parameters encompassing the entire

developmental facilities are proposed to be carried out after TOR approval for

assessing the environmental quality. A reconnaissance survey has been

conducted prior to commencement of sampling to select the locations by a

team of technical experts. The sampling requirements have been established

based on the standard scientific methods.

The details of monitoring to be carried out on environmental attributes are

presented in Table below:

Environmental Data Generation- Scope of work covered

SNo. Attributes Scope of Work

1 Ambient Air

Quality

10 Locations - 2 days/week for 12 weeks

(3 months) PM2.5 ,PM10, SO2

, NOx, and

CO will be monitored as per CPCB

guidelines.

Design of ambient air quality sampling

network with regard to topography,

population, sensitive locations, emission

sources, background concentrations and

possible impact zones, through

application of screening air quality models

for assessing the maximum GLC zones

prior to start of baseline study.

2 Meteorological

data

1 Location - 90 days

Wind speed, direction, temperature,

humidity, cloud cover and rainfall will be

monitored.

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This is to be further supported by the

meteorological data for the area of interest

from the nearest meteorological

observatory and Trend analysis of

micrometeorological data generated at the

site.

3 Water Quality 10 Locations- (Surface & Ground water

samples) – Once during the EIA study

Parameters as per IS-10500, IS:2296 and

EPA Act as applicable .

The survey also include estimation of

water balance and assessment of impacts

on regional water demand and availability

of fresh water due to drawl of water for

plant, recommendations on water

conservation and rain water harvesting

measures based on past experience on

similar projects; and identification of

suitable location and methodology for

disposal of waste water form all sources.

4 Soil Quality 10 Locations once during EIA study.

Parameters related to afforestation,

nutrients, pollutants etc will be carried

out.

5 Noise Levels 10 Locations (Residential, Commercial

and Sensitive areas) once during EIA

study. Readings will be taken for 24-hr

duration at each location

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6 Land use Land use as per the district census

handbooks as well as with the help of

satellite imagery will be presented in 10-

km radius study area.

7 Solid waste Characterization of all the solid wastes

generated from the plant operations and

its disposal including impacts due to

disposal.

8 Geology and

Hydro-geological

aspects

These aspects will be covered for 10-km

radius study area for proposed project

site. The data will be compiled from the

secondary sources only.

11 Socio-Economic

and Health

aspects

Socio-economic and health aspects will be

covered for 10-km radius study area

based on the Census documents and NIC

database.

12 Ecological studies

(Terrestrial and

Aquatic)

Flora and fauna will be studied in 10-km

radius study area. These studies will be

based on primary as well as secondary

sources.

The survey also includes assessment of

the species diversity, density, abundance

etc. in the study area and formulation of

ecological indexes, assessment of likely

changes on flora and fauna due to the

project related activities, suggestions for

conservation and protection of flora and

fauna in the study area.

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LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

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Government policies, legislation and regulations relevant to the proposal

have been identified. Local plans and policies will also be evaluated. Project

characteristics will be analyzed to ensure compliance with these policies,

legislation and regulations. Appropriate recommendations will be provided to

ensure regulatory compliance.

8.0 IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF POLLUTION AND IMPACT

ASSESSMENT:

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This includes the following:

Sources of Pollution in the Project Area

• Identifying the sources of pollution of air, water, land, noise and solid

and hazardous wastes;

• Quantifying the emissions from the pollution generating sources; and

• Quantification of solid and HW wastes and likely disposal methods will be

suggested.

The proposed expansion project may have some impacts on the environment

during construction, drilling and commercial production. The parameters

likely to be affected are air quality, water quality, soil quality; noise levels,

etc. on account of gaseous emissions, liquid effluent discharges, resultant

particulates, generation of solid wastes, etc will be discussed.

The major pollution potential sources in the project are as under:

a) Construction Phase (If any)

• Approach road construction

• Laying pipelines

• Transport of men and material

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• Construction of sheds & Buildings

b) Development Phase

• Land acquisition and site preparation

• Disposal of construction waste

• Sewage from campsites

• Site restoration

c) Regular Operational Phase

• Transporting raw material

• Produce-water disposal

• Domestic wastewater disposal

• Disposal of solid waste


• Storage of materials

• Fire / Explosion

d) Decommissioning Phase


• Decommissioning of processing units

• Transport and disposal of waste

• Restoration of site

There are various qualitative as well as quantitative methods of conducting

EIA studies, each having its own merits and demerits. We intend to use the

best logical tool to assess the impact of the project.

The baseline data generated from the above studies will be analyzed and

compared with applicable standards prescribed by the CPCB and MOEF. By

this means, the impact whether positive or negative will be assessed and the

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environmental attributes requiring special attention for mitigating the

negative impact, if any, will be identified. Also the areas, which fulfill the

prescribed environmental norms and not requiring further improvements,

will be specified. Both short-term and long term impacts particularly on

sensitive targets such as habitat of endangered species of wildlife, crops,

historically/culturally important sites/monuments, and centers with

concentrated population in the study area will be established.

Mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts will be suggested. The

potential impacts due to the project could be as follows:

• Change in land use due to the proposed project

• Potential impact on soil and groundwater due to waste handling,

transportation and disposal

• Air quality and noise level impacts due to project activities.

• Potential impacts due to the Vehicular movement and emissions;

Storage of materials

Impact on socio-economic environment due to increased direct and indirect

employment generation, and social welfare activities in the nearby villages

The above impact assessment and proposed mitigative measures are

described below

Impact on Land Use

• Impact Assessment

The land use impacts due to proposed project will be identified in terms of

local land use planning efforts. The change in land use pattern of project site

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will also be identified. This includes visual impact, impact on forest, impact

due to industrial growth and growth due to socio-economic factors.

• Mitigation Measures

The mitigation measures will be addressed towards restoration of land

disturbed by the proposed project activities to the extent possible.

Impact on Demography and Socio-Economics


On the basis of the compiled information and the proposed employment and

other benefits to the people of the study area as well as others, the likely

socio-economic impacts of proposed project in post-project scenarios for

demography, facilities and services, agricultural sector, civic infrastructure

and basic amenities, industrial sector, economic status and health status of

people, etc will be assessed.


Strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of the project will be developed

for areas where negative impacts are projected to occur. The potential

actions considered will include both policy and planning actions. The roles

of different bodies in mitigation measures will be identified.


Impact on Soil

Impacts on soil characteristics include destruction of soil profile, changes in

soil productivity, increased erosion and subsequent loss of agricultural soils

and land use changes. Details of solid and hazardous wastes likely to be

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generated from the operations and their treatment and disposal mechanism

vis-à-vis the proposed treatment facilities in the project will be assessed and

mitigation measures will be suggested accordingly.


Based on analysis, mitigation measures will be proposed which will avoid,

minimize or compensate for significant adverse impact on soil

characteristics.

Impact on Water Quality

We propose to address the impacts due to water requirement, Impacts due

to the domestic sewage, treatment and disposal will also be addressed.


Considering the dependence of the people in the area on ground water as

sources for drinking purposes, the prevailing quality and extent of

contamination due to the proposed project activities, the mitigation

measures will include and the treatment required for meeting the effluent

discharge standards specified under the Environment Protection Rules and

PCB will be addressed. The disposal arrangements will be conceptually

indicated.


Impact on Meteorology

The climatologically factors, which play an important role in the

environmental analysis of the process of transportation, dilution and

dispersion of pollutants, will be analyzed. Meteorological data will be

collected to ascertain wind roses, atmospheric stability conditions and

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prevalence of inversion levels around the project site. This will enable to

define the atmospheric conditions likely to prevail in the study area and use

it as a basis for air quality modeling studies.

Impact on Ambient air Quality


Emission inventory will be carried in the study area. A computer based

internationally recognized mathematical air quality model (ISCST3) suitable

for the region would be used to predict the concentration of SO2, NOx &

SPM due to the operation of the proposed plant. The results will be

presented for short-term (24-hourly) concentrations in and around the

project site. The dispersion model results will be included in the report using

isopleths or other graphical methods, over laying a land use map of the

surrounding area. The predicted air quality results will be compared with

existing regulations.


Potential mitigation measures include the control measures at the source

level and providing adequate stack heights. The measures to control the

fugitive dust emissions such green belt development and sprinkling will be

suggested.

Impact on Noise


Sources of noise and its impact on the environment will be addressed. The

noise level at varying distances for multi-sources will be predicted using

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Noise model. A comparison of measured noise (Leq) at monitoring locations

to that of predicted noise levels (Leq) will be made and mitigatory measures

will be recommended to conform to regulatory ambient air noise standards.

Baseline noise levels in different zones like industrial, residential and

sensitive areas like hospitals, wild life habitation etc will be monitored. The

potential noise level exposure will be determined and evaluate for acceptable

limits of exposure.


The potential mitigation measures will be addressed to reduce noise levels

by control at source, provision of greenery to absorb noise during its

propagation, isolation of high noise generating sources, use of protective

measures especially in high noise areas.

Impact on Ecology

Impacts on terrestrial species especially during dry season will be assessed

particularly those which are sensitive to the pollution. Recommendations

will be made to mitigate such adverse impacts as soil erosion and habitat

loss.

9.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Environment Management Plan (EMP) includes all the mitigatory

measures proposed under each significant environmental attribute. For each

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potential negative impact identified, recommendations will be presented for

avoidance, minimization or mitigation of impacts along with costs associated

with potential mitigation. Further, a suitable green belt development plan for

the project site will be included in the EMP report.

The EMP will addresses the following:

• Identify and summarize all anticipated significant adverse environmental

impacts:

• Identify and summarize all mitigation measures, including the type of

impact to which it relates and the conditions under which it is required;

• Define a set of policies and objectives for environmental performance and

continual enhancement of performance;

• Wastewater and produced water handling, treatment and disposal;

• Solid and hazardous waste handling and disposal;

• Green belt development plan;

• Recommend monitoring and reporting procedures including the

parameters to monitored, methods to be used, sampling locations,

frequency of measurements, detection limits and definition of thresholds

that will signal the need for corrective actions;

• Recommend capacity development and training requirements for

implementation of EMP; and

• Recommend an organizational structure for effective implementation of

the EMP;

An environmental monitoring and management plan have developed for the

sensitive elements of the environment that may require monitoring during

construction and production phase of the proposed project. Recommendations

have made on the institutional arrangements that will be necessary to ensure

effective monitoring and management.

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A detailed management and monitoring program has developed to reduce the

effects of potential negative environmental impacts. The EMP also reflects

statutory requirements, M/s. HIL LIMITED

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