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Comprehensive EIA & EMP studies for Expansion of Existing Jetty and Storage Terminal Capacity, Section 7

at Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited (GCPTCL), Page 7.1

at GIDC, Dahej, Bharuch district, Gujarat state

7. PROJECT BENEFITS

7.1. Introduction

The purpose of establishment of port terminal is to meet crucial requirement of product handling

and storage facility in Dahej industrial region. With the development of new chemical,

petrochemical and petroleum manufacturing units within the PCPIR, SEZ and DMIC at Dahej, there

is an increasing requirement from the existing and new customers for importing, exporting and

coastal movements of additional liquid and gaseous chemical products in the region.

The facility is an integral part of the business activities in the region and act as a service provider

for the nearby industries for their import and export requirements. The port terminal is in operation

since year 2000 and has been instrumental in with respect to developing physical infrastructure,

providing employment, contribution to society etc. This chapter represents the company work

under Corporate Social Responsibility and expected benefits from the proposed project.

Project area is surrounded by industrial activities being in a notified industrial area by GIDC. For

employment opportunities the surrounding village people are dependent on nearby industries. The

study area comprises of many industries and each had played its role in shaping up the socio

economics status of the region. The proposed project expansion will provide an opportunity for

increased business activities, improvement in infrastructure, employment opportunities and

spending on CSR and CER.

The following benefits are expected from the proposed project:

i) The new infrastructure will be ready to cater the increased demand of import and export of

liquid & gaseous chemicals falling in class "A", "B", "General" classes including petroleum

products.

ii) The proposed facility will cater to the increased handling and storage volumes of its

promoter companies which are mainly PSU of Govt. of Gujarat like GNFC, GMB, GACL, GSFC,

GIIC, GIDC and Reliance Industries Ltd. (earlier IPCL).

iii) The direct and indirect employ generation due to construction activity related to berth

facility and storage tanks, operation activity of the port and terminal. Local people will be

preferred for employment based on skill set available. In addition, there will be increase in

the indirect business opportunities in the region, thereby providing increased indirect

employment.

iv) Contribute to minimize demand supply gap by providing infrastructure and facilitate import

as well as export of liquid/gaseous chemicals, including petroleum & cryogenic products.

v) Minimize the transport of hazardous chemicals through roads by providing the marine

transport and pipelines.

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7.2. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The CSR activities of the company are focused on need base and the company work towards

meeting the crucial requirement of physical and social infrastructure in the surrounding village.

Under this project CSR activities to surrounding communities will be strengthen through

infrastructure, education and health development.

CSR activities during last three years were covering, physical infrastructure, education, drinking

water, health and sanitation etc. and are carried out at village Lakhigam. Some of the activities are

as below:

i) Renovation of Panchayat building with Furniture

ii) Science laboratory at Primary school

iii) Distribute school bags at Primary school

iv) Support to NGOs working for disable children – Reverse Osmosis

v) Support to NGOs working for disable children – Deep Special children

vi) Installation of RO water plant with water cooler at community hall

vii) Water tank and bath area at Lakhabava Temple

viii) Roof structure at Primary school

ix) Reverse Osmosis Plant Annual Rate Contract

x) Toilet facilities in 39 nos.

xi) Contribution to Chief Minister relief Fund

xii) Construction of 3 class room at primary school

xiii) Solar street lights

xiv) Making provision for supply of drinking water for neighbouring community-

through two taping provided

xv) Distribution of sewing machine

xvi) Offering employment from neighbouring community

xvii) Salary to secondary school teacher

xviii) Community Hall Development and etc.

7.3. Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER)

As an approach of sustainable development, any project proponent should also contribute a stock

of their capital investment for the development of the neighbouring environment. In view of this

aspect, the project proponent should allot 0.25 % of the capital cost to monitor the surrounding

environment periodically through corporate environment responsibility. The CER fund allocation

should be utilized to develop infrastructure facilities like drinking water supply, sanitation and

health, access roads, cross drainage, electrification through solar panel installation, rain water

harvesting and solid waste management. Meanwhile, the ecological and biological status of the

surrounding environment shall be monitored regularly by the proponent.

The proponent should also confirm that the aspects followed in the corporate environment

responsibility are being implemented and periodically monitored. The same can be compiled and

a compliance report can be forwarded to the concerned pollution control board / MoEF&CC

regional office and to the district magistrate for review.

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CER activities for the proposed project site for a period of five years was given in Table below.

CER Activities 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Total

Estimation-

Total CER

Budget

(in INR)

Infrastructure

Development for

Drinking Water Supply,

Sanitation, Health,

Housing for BPL

families, Skill

Development

45,00,000 45,00,000 45,00,000 45,00,000 45,00,000 2,25,00,000

3,00,00,000

School infrastructure,

facilities and support

(e.g., library, science lab

etc.)

10,00,000 10,00,000 10,00,000 10,00,000 10,00,000 50,00,000

Contribution to various

Govt. Schemes (Swachh

Bharat, Skill

development etc.)

4,00,000 4,00,000 4,00,000 4,00,000 4,00,000 20,00,000

Plantation in

Community Areas 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 5,00,000

Total 60,00,000 60,00,000 60,00,000 60,00,000 60,00,000 3,00,00,000

Note: Budget Estimated Under the Activities Listed as above may subject to change based on inputs / discussion/

issues shortlisted/ identified/ presented during the Public Hearing.

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8. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

The proposed project involves berth construction, establishment of storage tanks, utilization of

dredged material and disposal of dredge spoil, setting up of supporting infrastructure like laying

of pipelines, loading/unloading bays etc. The impacts due to construction and operation of these

facilities and activities related were described in Chapter 4. To address the anticipated impacts and

to implement the mitigation measures Environment Management Plan (EMP) needs to be

formulated. EMP identifies the approach, procedures and methods that will be used to control and

minimize the environmental and social impacts of all construction and operational activities

associated with project development. It is intended to reduce the negative impact of proposed

project and to enhance the positive benefits from the project. As part of project, proponent shall

commit to excel in environmental and social performance by ensuring the following:

• Comply with all environmental and social conditions associated with project approvals.

• Promote environmental awareness and understanding among employees and contractors

through training, identification of roles and responsibilities towards environmental and

social management.

• Monitor environmental performance throughout the project and implement an adaptive

approach for continuous improvement.

The EMP provides an outline for environmental management measures developed for

construction and operations phase to ensure environmental safeguards are in place to minimize

and mitigate the identified impacts to the surrounding environment.

8.1. Summary of proposed impacts and mitigation measures

The details of the impacts due to the proposed project activities during construction and operation

and its respective mitigation measures are explained in detail in Chapter 4. Based on these

mitigation measures EMP has been prepared. Summary of impacts and suggested mitigation

measures for construction and operation phases are briefly listed in below Table.

Impacts and mitigation measures of the proposed projects

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Mitigation Measures

Parameter Cause

Construction phase

1 Air

Fugitive dust emission and dust

generation from material transport

concrete mixing, cement handling,

welding and operations of machinery.

Water sprinkling in the construction site and

on unpaved roads and provide covered

transport for excavated material.

Generation of dust from handling and

transportation of fine & coarse gravel in

uncovered trucks.

Truck should be allowed with loads limits,

wetted to prevent material from being spilled

/ scattered or wind blown over roads.

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No

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Mitigation Measures

Parameter Cause

Emission of air pollutants from vehicles,

heavy machineries and DG sets.

Vehicle should screened for valid PUC,

Regular maintenance activities will be carried

out to keep the vehicle in good condition,

DG Set conforming with emission limits

specified by CPCB shall be used.

2 Land

Utilisation of dredged material for level

raising, construction debris and other

wastes from construction activities.

Dredged material should be utilized for level

raising after ensuring its suitability.

Post construction clean up should be

through contractor and all the debris

generated should be properly stored and

disposed off in a safe manner

or recycled or reused wherever possible.

Storage of Hazardous material

Hazardous material and waste will be stored

at designated place with secondary

containment on concrete flooring to prevent

any land contamination due to spills.

3

Water

(Terrestrial

and Marine)

Construction work in water would cause

re-suspension of sediment due to piling

and dredging.

Piling and dredging should be confined to

proposed area only. Use of latest

construction equipment for installation of

the piles and construction of the berth to

minimize the spread of suspended particles.

Disposal of dredged spoil

The characteristics of dredged material shall

be analyzed before dumping and proper

disposal methods should be followed.

Exploitation of water resources for

domestic usage

No ground water will be extracted during the

construction phase.

Disposal of untreated waste water

Sanitation facilities to be provided at the

construction site for the proper collection

and disposal of sewage.

Dredging: Minimum destruction on sub

tidal benthic community

Use of appropriate dredging equipment

consistent with soil conditions and quantity

to be deployed. Controlled dredging

confined to the area identified; Use of net

enclosures with booms to prevent movement

of turbid plume; Monitoring of the turbidity

in the water column for a few days after

dredging is completed. Use the dredge spoil

level raising. The loss of benthos at pile foot

prints and dredging area is irreversible but it

will be recolonized within short period of

time

4 Noise Regular servicing and maintenance of

construction machineries, equipment and

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Mitigation Measures

Parameter Cause

The major noise generating sources will

be DG sets, crusher excavators, crane,

concrete mixer / dredgers etc.

vehicles to control noise. DG set to be

provided with enclosure.

Personnel exposed to noise levels beyond

threshold limits will be provided with

protective gear like earplugs, muffs, etc.

especially construction personnel involved in

pile driving operations. Rotation of personnel

should also be adopted.

5 Socio

economics employment opportunity

No rehabilitation and resettlement involved

in the project.

•

Preference should be given to local labours

while selecting labours during construction

phase which will have a positive impact.

6 Biological

environment

Construction activities may cause

temporary displacement/drift of marine

biota.

Controlled method of dredging using

appropriate bucket/cuter suction dredgers

may be carried out confined to only port area

in order to minimize destruction on sub-tidal

benthic community. The fishery found to be

low in the study area. Booms will be placed

around the dredging area in order to control

the spread of the turbid plume. Regular

monitoring of the turbidity and sediment

concentration should be carried by water

sampling.

Operation Phase

7 Air

Increased vehicular emission due to

increase in tanker nos.

Only the vehicles that have valid Pollution

under Control (PUC) certificates should be

used. Speed limits within the terminal should

strictly followed and vehicle engine idling

should be avoided.

VoC emission due to product storage

Storage tanks should be designed with

proper design codes and to be provided with

floating roofs and sealing system and leak

detection system.

8 Land Generation of additional domestic and

hazardous waste

Additional solid waste generated should be

properly collected and disposed off safely.

The hazardous waste authorization shall be

obtained for additional hazardous waste

generation. The hazardous waste will be

disposed off as per the disposal practice

specified in authorization.

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Mitigation Measures

Parameter Cause

Green belt and green cover

Existing greenbelt will be strengthen, shelter

belt plantation should be provided along

new storage tank plot.

9

Water

(terrestrial &

Marine)

Discharges from ships such as bilge

water, ballast water, oily wastes, sewage,

garbage and other residues in a ship.

No waste from the visiting vessel will be

allowed to discharge in marine environment.

Maintenance Dredging (Minimum

destruction on sub tidal benthic

community)

Monitoring of the turbidity in the water

column for a few days after dredging is

completed.

Accidental Oil Spill

Proper contingency plan; Readily available oil

handling equipment like booms, skimmer

and chemicals for dispersion; Mock drills and

awareness should be practices regularly.

Updation of OSCP should be done to include

the proposed facilities.

10 Socio

economics Employment opportunity. Direct or Indirect employment opportunity.

11 Biological

Environment

Water pollution and bottom

contamination due to port operations

Periodic monitoring of marine water quality

and sediments

12 Mangroves No impact Suggested to explore afforestation in

consultation with forest department

13

Seaweeds,

Seagrass,

Corals and

Endangered

species

Project area is devoid of Seaweeds, Seagrass, Corals and Endangered species. Hence,

there will not be any impact.

8.2. Environmental Management Plan – Construction phase

8.2.1. Labour management plan

The total number of workers to be engaged during construction phase will be about 500 nos.

Preference will be to source the labours from nearby villages. Prior to commencement of ground

work HSE management plan should be worked out with contractor to ensure the environment

conditions at site does not deteriorate.

Workers should be provided with proper sanitation facilities, drinking water, training and

awareness, medical checkup, good housekeeping etc. The company already practices pre and

periodical medical checkups. The construction time schedule should be strictly followed so that the

impacts from the construction activities are not prolonged.

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8.2.2. Solid and hazardous waste management

Construction waste consisting of bricks, stones, cement, material, plastics, wires, etc. will be

generated during the construction phase. Use of ready mix concrete will limit the reduction in

material storage and wastages as compared to site mix concrete job. The construction contractor

will ensure regular collection and proper disposal of construction waste debris, concrete, metal

cutting wastes, waste/used oil etc. The construction waste shall be disposed as per the requirement

of Construction & Demolition Waste. Scrap material such as waste pieces of wires, paints, discarded

drums, etc., shall be reused or sold to approved scrap dealers.

Solid waste generated at construction site should be properly collected, segregated and disposed

as per the present solid waste management practice at site. Solid waste generated from the barges

and dredgers shall be collected at periodic intervals and disposed off properly. Used oil and

discarded drums should be sold to approved recyclers. Contaminated soil, if any shall be treated

in accordance with hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

The provision of dedicated fabrication yard away from CRZ area, separate construction material

storage facility will minimize the impacts due to waste and help in efficient waste collection. Such

provision will also allow to maintain good housekeeping facilities at construction site.

Used oil/lubricants/solvents/paint containers to be kept on concrete floor to prevent ground

contamination in case of leakage and should be provide with containment. Spill control kits such

as spill trays etc., to contain and clean small spills and leaks. Workers will be made aware on waste

prevention and the proper handling and storage of materials.

8.2.3. Air quality management

Good maintenance practices, efficient machineries, better housekeeping, planning of material

transport routes, covered storage areas for construction materials, designated fabrication yard etc.,

will help in managing and mitigating the impacts on air environment expected due to construction

phase. To reduce the impact from windblown dust, vehicular and DG set emissions following

practices should be adopted:

Construction material – fugitive dust emissions:

• Covered storage for construction material wherever loose material is placed in bulk

• Sprinkling of water in dust prone areas

• Covered transportation of loose construction material

• All open construction are shall be barricaded

• Provision of PPE like dust mask to the workers in dust prone areas

Vehicular emission and Construction machinery

• All vehicles used should have a valid PUC.

• Regular servicing and maintenance of machineries like cranes, excavators, rollers etc., as

well as vehicles to control unwanted air pollutant emission.

• Speed restrictions for all vehicles entering the terminal to be practiced, idle running of

machines, equipment and vehicles to be avoided

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Diesel generator

• Low sulphur content fuel must be used.

• Monitoring of DG set emission must be carried out regularly as specified in the EMP.

• Stack emissions should be within norms prescribed by CPCB.

• It must be serviced regularly and must be used only during power cut.

• Adequate stack height should be provided.

8.2.4. Noise environment

The effective noise control measures should be implemented during construction phase to address

the high noise generation from operation of construction equipment and machinery, vehicular

transport, operation of pumps, compressors and diesel generator.

Periodic maintenance of construction machinery and transportation vehicles should be undertaken

to reduce the noise impact. Silencers on engines and better greasing of rolling parts can reduce

the noise level. Regular servicing of construction equipment, machineries and vehicles. Ensure use

of PPE like ear plugs/muff in high noise generating areas. Acoustic enclosure should be provided

for DG sets

8.2.5. Water environment

The water requirement during the construction phase will be met from the existing surface water

allocation from GIDC. The expected daily water requirement for the construction phase is estimated

to be about 10 KLD. The sewage generated will be disposed off through septic tank and soak pit

system. The fabrication yard and material storage area shall be provided with proper drainage

system. Proper care should be taken so that run off from construction site should not contain

construction material and choke the storm water drains.

8.2.6. Socio economics aspects

The socio economics quality of the people in the region can be improved by:

• Project proponent should employ local people based on skill set during the construction

phase to meet the man power requirement

• Local population should also get opportunities in related services activities like small

contractors and sub-contractors for supply of construction materials, vehicles, construction

equipment etc.

• Awareness session shall be carried out for drivers on safe and defensive driving

• Provision of drinking water, proper sanitation and medical facilities for workers etc.

8.2.7. Green belt development

Existing green belt covering about 35 Ha. at the plant periphery will provide attenuation to the

expected pollutant increase during construction activities. The green belt and green cover along

new plot and vacant areas should be taken up parallel to the construction activities.

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Recommended plants for green belt development

As the proposed project site is for tank farm, no green belt is recommended along the new tank

farm premises except the plantation of Casuarina equisetifolia (Sharu) along the coastal belt as

wind barriers. The plantation near the tank farm is considered as fire hazard. Shelter belt plantation

along the level raise area for new plot should be provided. The recommended green belt plantation

is only for the vacant land within existing premises. Recommended plant species for green belt

development is given in Table below.

Recommended plant species for Green Belt Development along the boundary as well as vacant

plots as a wind barrier

Sl. No Plant species Type Tolerance

limit

Stomatal

index Mode of Regeneration

1 Acacia auriculiformis Tree T 10.9 Seeds

2 Acacia leucophloea Shrub T 12.01 Seeds

3 Ailanthus excelsa Tree T 13.01 Seeds, shoot, root cuttings

4 Alstona scholaris Tree T 15.23 seeds

5 Azadirachta indica Tree T 29.2 Seeds

6 Bougainvillea spectabilis Shrub T 32.53 Cutting

7 Callistemon citrinus Small

tree T 127.49 Seeds

8 Cassia javanica Tree T - seeds

9 Cassia siamea Tree T 21.2 Seeds

10 Delonix regia (Gulmohur) Tree S 14.38 Seeds /stem cutting

11 Kegelia Africana Small

tree T 12.90 Seeds

12 Mangifera indica Tree S 30.77 Seeds/ budding/ grafting

13 Melia azadirachta Tree T - Seeds /stem cutting

14 Nerium indicum Shrub T 15.7 Cutting

15 Peltophorum pterocarpum Tree T 16.78 Seeds

16 Polyathia longifolia Tree S 22.27 seeds

17 Prosopis cineraria Tree T 18.1 Seeds/root suckers

18 Tecoma satans Shrub T 23.08 Seeds/ cuttings

19 Terminalia catapppa Tree T 20.9 seeds

20 Thespesia populneoides Tree T 29.81 Seeds/ cuttings

21 Thevetia peruviana Shrub T 27.8 Seeds T: Tolerant S- sensitive, (--) =Not available

Sources: CPCB (March, 2000) Guidelines for developing green belts PROBES/75/1999-2000

Greenbelts are an effective mode of control of air pollution, where green plants form a surface

capable of absorbing air pollutants and forming a sink of pollutants. Leaves with their vast area in

a tree crown, sorbs pollutants on their surface, thus effectively reduce pollutant concentration in

the ambient air. Often the adsorbed pollutants are incorporated in the metabolic pathway and the

air is purified. Plants grown to function as pollution sink are collectively referred as greenbelts.

Selection of plants for Greenbelts: The main limitation for plants to function as scavenger of

pollutants are, plant's interaction to air pollutants, sensitivity to pollutants, climatic conditions and

soil characteristics. While making choice of plants species for cultivation in green belts, due

consideration has to be given to the natural factor of bio- climate. Xerophytes plants are not

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necessarily good for greenbelts; they with their sunken stomata can withstand pollution by

avoidance but are poor absorber of pollutants. Character of plants mainly considered for affecting

absorption of pollutant gases and removal of dust particle are as follows.

• For absorption of gases

i) Tolerance towards pollutants in question, at concentration, that are not too high to be

instantaneously lethal

ii) Longer duration of foliage

iii) Freely exposed foliage

iv) Adequate height of crown

v) Openness of foliage in canopy

vi) Big leaves (long and broad laminar surface)

vii) Large number of stomatal apertures

• For removal of suspended particulate matter

i) Height and spread of crown.

ii) Leaves supported on firm petiole

iii) Abundance of surface on bark and foliage

iv) Roughness of bark

v) Abundance of axillary hairs

vi) Hairs or scales on laminar surface

vii) Protected Stomata

Roadside Plantation: Roadside plantation plays a very important role for greening the area,

increasing the shady area, increasing aesthetic value and for eco-development of the area. The

approach roads to project site, etc., can be planted with flowering trees. Trees can be planted to

increase aesthetic value as well as shady area along the roads. The selected plant species list is

given for Roadside plantation in Table below.

Species for plantation along the roadside

Sl. No. Based on Colour Sl. No. Based on Colour

Yellow Flowered Trees

1. Acacia auriculaeformis 10. Erythrina parcelli

2. Acacia baileyana 11. Laburnum anagyroides

3. Acacia dealbata 12. Michelia champaca

4. Acacia decurrens 13. Parkinsonia aculeata

5. Acacia implexa 14. Peltophorum pterocarpum

6. Anthocephalus chinensis 15. Pterocarpus dalbergioides

7. Bauhinia tomentosa 16. Schizolobium excelsum

8. Cassia calliantha 17. Tabebuia spectabillis

9. Cassia fistula 18. Thespesia populnea

Red Flowered Trees

1. Brownea grandiceps 5. Saraca asoca

2. Erythrina blakei 6. Spathodea campanulata

3. Erythrina laurifolia 7. Wrightia coccinea

4. Erythrina variegate

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Sl. No. Based on Colour Sl. No. Based on Colour

Scarlet Flowered Trees

1. Barringtonia acutangula 5. Callistemon lanceolatus

2. Brassia actinophylla 6. Delonix regia

3. Brownea coccinea 7. Stenocarpus sinuatus

4. Butea monosperma

Pink Flowered Trees

1. Bauhinia purpurea 5. Hibiscus collinus

2. Cassia javanica 6. Kleinhovia hospital

3. Cassia nodosa (Red) 7. Lagerstroemia speciosa

4. Cassia renigera

Blue Flowered Trees

1. Bolusanthus speciosus 2. Jacaranda acutifolia

White Flowered Trees

1. Albizia lebbeck 6. Magnolia pterocarpa

2. Bauhinia acuminate 7. Mesua ferrea

3. Calophyllum inophyllum 8. Millingtonia hortensis

4. Kydia calycina 9. Mimusops elengi

5. Magnolia grandiflora 10. Plumeria alba

Guidelines for plantation: The plant species identified for greenbelt development can be planted

using pitting technique. The suitable ornamental climbers/ shrubs as plantation inside the garden

and open spaces between tank farms along the road sides are given in Table below.

List of suitable ornamental climbers/ shrubs as plantation inside the garden and open spaces

between tank farms along the road sides at GCPTCL, Dahej

Sl. No Family Scientific name Common English name Flowering season

1

Bignoniaceae

Bignonia ventusa Golden shower Jan-Feb

2 Bignonia capreolata Trumpet Flower March-April

3 Bignonia unguis –cati Cat's claw April

4 Bignonia speciosa Handsome flower March April

5 Tecoma satans Yellow bell Throughout the year

6 Tecoma radicans Trumpet vine Throughout the year

7 Caesalpiniaceae Caesalpinia pulcherrima Peacock flower April-June

8

Rubiaceae

Ixora coccinea Scarlet Ixora Throughout the year

9 Ixora rosea Pink Ixora Aug-Sept

10 Ixora parviflora Small Flowered Ixora March-April

11 Ixora barbata Brarded Ixora April-May

12 Ixora lutea Yellow Ixora Throughout the year

13 Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia pulcherrima Christmas Flower Dec-Jan

14 Apocynaceae

Thevetia peruviana Trumpet Flower Throughout the year

15 Alemanda nerifolia - April-June

16 -

Nerium Indicum Oleander Throughout the year

17 Catharanthus roseus Periwinkle -

18

Malvaceae

Hibiscus mutabilis Changeable rose September-October

19 Hibiscus schizopetalus Coral Hibiscus April-September

20 Hibiscus rosa –sinensis Chinese Rose Throughout the year

21 Nyctaginaceae

Bougainvillea spectabilis and

different varieties - Throughout the year

With seasonal

bloom

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The choice of plants for green belt should include shrubs and trees. The intermixing of trees and

shrubs should be such that the foliage area density in vertical is almost uniform.

The pit size has to be either 45 cm x 45 cm x 45 cm or 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm. Bigger pit size will

be considered at marginal and poor-quality soil. Soil used for filling the pit should be mixed with

well decomposed farm yard manure or sewage sludge at the rate of 2.5 kg (on dry weight basis)

and 3.6 kg (on dry weight basis) for 45cm x 45 cm x 45 cm and 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm size pits

respectively. The filling of soil has to be completed at least 5-10 days before actual plantation.

Healthy sapling of identified species should be planted in each pit with the commencement of

monsoon.

8.2.8. Marine water environment

During concrete work care should be taken that no mortar or cementing material should fall in the

surrounding water. Barges and Tugs used during construction phase shall not be allowed to

discharge any waste in the surrounding water. The construction schedule should be strictly

followed to avoid, and time overrun which may in turn increase the impact period. Awareness

should be provided to contractor and workers regarding prevention of discharge of any waste /

garbage in the marine environment.

8.2.9. Shore

Temporary colonies of work force if required, should be established sufficiently away from the CRZ

areas. No activity should be carried out along the intertidal zone.

The numerical model study suggests that the change in flow regime, sedimentation pattern is

negligible for the post project scenario.

8.2.10. Accidental collision of ships and Oil Spill

The movement of construction barges should be well planned and port control shall optimize the

tidal window for their movement in order to avoid any collision and grounding.

Oil Spill contingency plan should be evaluated to handle any accidental spill during construction.

Oil Spill contingency equipment like boom, skimmer and dispersant chemicals should be stored at

existing jetty for faster response. Oil Contingency team established at port may be strengthened.

8.2.11. Seabed

Periodic bathymetry survey must be carried out at nearshore to study the influence of dredging.

8.3. Environmental Management Plan - Operation phase

The environment management plan is required for mitigating the impacts on terrestrial

environment due to operation phase of the project i.e., Storage of Class "A", "B" and General class

of liquid and gaseous chemicals including petroleum and cryogenic products, loading/unloading

bay operations etc. As the storage tanks and associated utilities will be constructed as per

applicable design codes, safety systems. Most of the potential impacts will be addressed by

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design. To ensure the same proper vigilance, audits, checks and adequacy measurement shall be

undertaken. The following environment management measures are recommended.

8.3.1. Air environment

• Compability of chemicals shall be checked prior to framing the storage plan

• Regular monitoring of VoC should be continued and records to be maintained

• Vapor recovery system should be provided at loading / unloading areas

• Bottom loading of products in to the dispatch tankers

• Efficient sealing system should be provided at storage tanks to minimize VoC emission

• Emergency DG set with adequate stack height

• System for leak detection and repair of pump/pipeline for preventive maintenance shall be

followed.

• Installation of Gas LEL detectors and alarms system

• Paving of internal roads approaching new tanks

• Ambient air quality monitoring for the parameters mentioned in Consent granted by

pollution control board shall be continued.

• Workplace area monitoring shall be carried out

8.3.2. Noise environment

• Vehicle with low horn noise should be used and transport vehicles equipped with silencers

should be used.

• Periodical maintenance of transport vehicles should be done

• Provide enclosure for emergency DG sets

• Ambient noise level should be carried out along the periphery of the terminal and records

should be maintained

• Speed restriction should be followed for all vehicles entering the terminal

• Enclosures shall be provided for product transfer pumps from terminal area to jetty

• Preference shall be given to low noise generating devices, equipment and machineries

during procurement.

8.3.3. Water environment

• Metering facility shall be provided to keep account of water consumption and waste water

generation

• Regular monitoring of treated effluent water quality and maintenance of records

• Use of treated waste water for raising green belt

• Sewage generate shall be disposed off through septic and soak pit system

• Consent from Pollution Control Board shall be obtained for any increase in water

consumption or waste water generation quantity

• The existing practice of collection of rain water through storm water drains for use in fire

water reservoir shall be continued. The site is in close proximity to sea and the ground

water quality is saline and hence rainwater recharging is not advisable.

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8.3.4. Rainwater harvesting

Rainwater collection is now an important component of wise resource use and environmental

management. During operation phase the following approach will be taken to implement the

rainwater harvesting plan. Rainwater from the roofs of Buildings, storm water drains adjoining

roads shall be collected in a rainwater collection tank. During Pre-monsoon cleaning of storm water

drain should be done.

8.3.5. Solid and hazardous waste management

• The solid waste should be properly collected, segregated and disposed as per the existing

practice through authorized agency. The recyclable and reusable material shall be sold to

the authorized vendors.

• Hazardous waste authorization shall be obtained from Pollution control Board for

additional hazardous waste quantity generated form the proposed project.

• The disposal method as prescribed in the authorization shall be strictly followed.

• The records of hazardous waste shall be maintained as per Form 3 and annual returns shall

be filed as per Form 4 as prescribed in Hazardous and Other wastes (Management and

Transboundary Movement) rules, 2016.

• Centralized hazardous waste storage facility at site with impervious bottom has been

provided. The additional hazardous waste should also be stored within the same

centralized facility.

• Storage tanks are contained in dyke area, segregated by kerb wall in accordance with the

provision of OSID 117 and petroleum Rules, 2002.

• The dyke and enclosure should be inspected for cracks, visible damage etc., pre and post

monsoon to ensure impervious.

Solid waste generated at berth should be properly collected and send to shore for its disposal as

per existing solid waste management practice. The expected hazardous waste generation will be

mainly in form of foam pigs due to pigging of dock lines. The waste carried by vessels are not

allowed for disposal at port marine environment. The vessels visiting the port shall comply to

provision of MARPOL 73/78 and it should be ensure by port operation to check with the vessel

through methods like waste declaration, ship shore checklist.

8.3.6. Green belt

• The treated effluent shall be used for raising the green belt and record should be

maintained

• The drip irrigation should be used to optimize the water use

• Survey records of Green belt should be maintained

• Greenbelt area along the periphery of the new plot and vacant spaces within the existing

terminal shall be developed

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8.3.7. Socio economics

• The operation of port terminal will generate direct and in direct employment opportunities

and overall help in upliftment of socio economic activities.

• CER activities shall be taken up in the adjoining village in collaboration with the local

bodies.

8.3.8. Maintenance dredging

The dredged material will be used for raising ground level. It would be ensured that the remaining

dredged material would be disposed at the identified disposal point. The dumping of the dredged

soil should be maintained uniform. Maintenance dredging should be confined to the requirement

and surrounding area should not be impacted. It is suggested that the dredged spoil barges may

dispose the sediments at different locations in the disposal area in a sequential order starting

from location 1 and continue up to location 15 and repeat this order in a cyclic manner.

8.3.9. Cargo operation

The air emission related impacts from operational phase will be minimal as the liquid / gaseous

chemicals will be handled in a mechanized manner. The mechanization paves way for in built safety

which checks possibility of leakages in vapour form. The loading arms will be provided with

emergency release couplers to avoid possibility of leak. Emergency Shut down system to stop all

cargo operations in case of emergency or rough weather will also be provided. This will avoid

accidental spills at the berth. Prior to commencement of cargo transfer operations at berth the

functioning of emergency shut down system is ensure through ship shore checklist same will be

extended to the new berth operation procedures. If there is some accidental spill, due to

unforeseen circumstances, a speedy and appropriate response action is required to contain the

spill and minimize the environmental damage.

The effective management plan is required to address the accidental oil spill due to vessel

grounding, collision etc. The port has a well laid Oil Spill Contingency Plan equipped to handle Tier

– I oil spills. The existing oil spill contingency plan will be suitably augmented to incorporate the

second berth requirements. GCPTCL along with neighbouring ports has formed a Port Facility

Operators Association to combat oil spill on a common platform.

8.4. Institutional Mechanism

The port is equipped with full-fledged operational control systems in place. The present best

practices, site procedures, inspection procedures, loss prevention system etc., shall be extended to

the new berth.

8.4.1. Training

The personnel in the operation of the port would be trained for identification of various hazards,

methods to combat and responsiveness to emergency preparedness etc.

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Workers must receive basic training in environmental awareness, including the storage and

handling of hazardous substances, minimization of disturbance to sensitive areas, management of

waste, and prevention of water pollution. They must also be appraised of the EMP's requirements.

8.5. Environment management budget

The environment budget allocation is necessary to make resource available for effective

implementation of Environment management plan. The budget allocated for environment

management for proposed project is about INR 10,66,25,000. This capex is towards installation of

various pollution control facilities like leak detectors, waste management, emission control,

environment monitoring, metering facility etc.

Sl.

No. Activities

Cost in INR

Total

1 Environment Monitoring Program 34,55,000

2 Legal & Statutory Fees 6,00,000

3 Green Belt/Horticulture 30,00,000

4 Operation & Maintenance of Pollution Control Facilities 1,79,90,000

5 Hazardous Waste Management 18,30,000

6 Oil Spill Response 52,50,000

7 Technology Upgradation of FPS to effectively handle

Vulnerable Emergency Scenario including conducting

Adequacy Check

1,75,00,000

8 Inherent Pollution Control Measures in Bulk Storage of

Chemical including Transfer, N2 Blanketing etc.

2,52,50,000

9 Pollution Control Measures in O&M Activities e.g. PM

(Predictive/ Preventive Maintenance) Inspection

/Functional Testing of Loss Prevention Equipment like

LDAR, PSV etc.

2,29,50,000

10 EHS Manpower 75,00,000

11 Others 13,00,000

Total 10,66,25,000

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9. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

9.1. Introduction

Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited (GCPTCL) is a commercial Port and Storage

Terminal located in the Gulf of Khambhat, at Dahej in Bharuch District, Gujarat. It has an offshore

jetty with single berth facility within notified Dahej Port limit to handle various products and an

onshore storage tanks terminal within notified Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC),

Dahej. It is a joint venture company promoted mainly by Govt. of Gujarat PSU companies like

Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizer Co. Ltd. (GNFC), Gujarat Alkalies

and Chemicals Ltd. (GACL), Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC), Gujarat Industrial

Investment Corporation Ltd. (GIIC), Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) and

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) erstwhile Indian Petrochemical Corporation Ltd. (IPCL).

The terminal is handling and storing liquid & gaseous chemicals falling in 'A', 'B' & 'General' Classes,

including petroleum, petrochemicals, and cryogenic products. The port terminal has been in

operation since December 2000 to meet the demand requirements of its promoter entities and

other customers. Since inception the company has expanded its cargo handling and storage

capacities in a phased manner after obtaining Environment Clearance. The present approved cargo

handling and product storage capacity is 4.979 MMTPA and 8.5 lakh KL respectively.

9.2. Project Description

The existing jetty occupancy is likely to be reaching 75-80 % which indicates maximum utilization

of present berth. For handling increasing cargo volumes it is necessary to expand the existing single

berth jetty by establishing second berth 500 m north of existing jetty. The expansion of product

storage capacity will be done by establishment of additional storage tanks. The proposed project

proposal involves following:

i. Expand the existing jetty capacity from 4.979 MMTPA to 12 MMTPA by setting up second

Berth.

ii. Development of 39 Ha., diverted forest plot for establishment of additional storage tanks

for permitted products under CRZ notification 2011.

iii. Capital and annual maintenance dredging of about 1.5 Mm3 and 1 Mm3 per annum

respectively.

iv. Raise the ground level of 39 Ha. diverted plot using the dredge material and/or dispose the

dredge material.

v. Increasing the storage capacities of the terminal from 8.5 lakh KL to 17.5 lakh KL by

establishing additional tanks with associated facilities.

Cost of the Project: The estimated cost for the proposed project is about 1200 Crores.

Water Requirement: It will be met through the existing surface water allocation by GIDC. No ground

water is required to be tapped for the proposed project. GIDC has sanctioned for maximum water

supply of 1,590 KLD. The present water consumption is about 800 KLD. The total water required

for construction and operation phase after the proposed expansion will not exceed 1,590 KLD.

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Power requirement: The present power is met through 2900 kVA of power supplied by Dakshin

Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. For the expansion project, the power requirement is expected to increase

by 4350 kVA (approx.), which will also be sourced from Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (Gujarat

State Electricity Board).

9.3. Description of Environment

The baseline data collection for the EIA study has been carried out for three seasons i.e. Pre-

monsoon (March, April and May), Post monsoon (September, October and November) and Fair-

weather (December, January and February). Baseline status for 10 km study area from project site

on ambient air, noise levels, surface and ground water, marine environment, ecology and

biodiversity and socio economic were monitored by NABET accredited EIA consultant M/s. Indomer

Coastal Hydraulics (P) Ltd.

Ambient air quality: Monitoring for gaseous and particulate parameters specified in NAAQS, 2009

was performed at 10 locations using high and low volume air samplers. The monitoring was carried

out with a frequency of two days continuous per week covering one-year period from March 2017

to March 2018 except during monsoon season. The results obtained are for some of the important

parameters are as below:

Parameters

Pre-monsoon Post-monsoon Fair weather

Minimum Maximum 98th

percentile Minimum Maximum

98th

percentile Minimum Maximum

98th

percentile

PM10

(µg/m3)

38.4 99.8 99.7 27.5 98.6 98.4 33.3 104.2 99.7

PM2.5

(µg/m3)

14.6 39.7 39.5 11.5 39.8 39.3 15 49.8 49.5

NOX

(µg/m3)

10.8 24.8 23.9 10.1 36 35 8.3 39.7 39.5

SO2

(µg/m3)

6.8 30.4 29.5 6.4 19.8 19.7 5.8 28.4 28.1

VOC

(µg/m3)

BDL

(DL: 1.0) 2.16 - BDL (DL: 1.0) BDL (DL: 1.0)

The 98th percentile values of all pollutants were found to be below NAAQS.

Water quality: Ground water samples were collected from 6 locations to assess the existing ground

water quality of the study area. The physico chemical characteristics are confirming to IS

10500:2012 standards. Heavy metal concentration also suggest that the ground water is free from

contamination. Results of some of the important parameters are presented in the below table:

Parameters Pre-monsoon Post-monsoon Fair weather

Min Max Min Max Min Max

pH 7.34 7.82 7.72 8.17 7.82 8.21

Turbidity (NTU) 1.3 3.8 1.1 8.6 2.8 6.4

TDS (mg/l) 198 860 213 698 204 725

Fluoride (mg/l) BDL(DL:0.01) 0.33 BDL 0.48 BDL 0.45

Surface water samples were collected at 6 locations to assess the water quality in the study area.

The samples were compared with CPCB surface water classification and found suitable for various

designated classes such as bathing, irrigation etc. Results for some of the important parameters

are as below:

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pH 7.33 7.97 7.18 7.89 7.19 7.94

DO (mg/l) 4.9 5.6 5.2 5.6 5.1 5.4

BOD (mg/l) BDL(DL:2.0)

Total Coliform

(MPN/100ml)

220 ≥1600 350 ≥1600 220 ≥1600

Ecology and Biodiversity: To understand the existing status of flora and fauna within study area,

ecological assessment has been carried out. Ecological assessment concludes that there are no

eco-sensitive areas like birds nesting and brooding sites, habitat of any rare and endangered flora

and fauna observed in the study area.

Flora: 37 species of trees, 25 species shrubs and 51 herbs were identified during the study period.

Fauna: 5 species mammals, 7 reptiles and 9 butterflies were identified during the study period.

Avifauna: 59 species and 2 near threatened species (as per IUCN Red List of Threatened Species)

identified in the study area.

Socio economics: The socio-economic study covering 10 km of study area has been conducted to

identify potential impact/benefit on socio economic environment. The Census, 2011 data has been

used as a secondary data source. All eleven villages are located within the industrial belt, and the

influx of people from outside are more. People are dependent on these industries for their

livelihood either directly or indirectly. There are no agricultural activities in study area but the

standard of living has increased due to the existence of industries. Most of the migrant people are

living in Dahej because of the availability of necessary facilities.

Parameters Study area

Total number of villages 11 Nos.

Total Population 30,988

Total number of households 7,452

Sex ratio (Females/1000 males) 723

Literacy rate 74.6

Marine Environment: The seawater samples, seabed sediment samples were collected for

assessing physico chemical and biological characteristics of surrounding marine environment. Total

11 stations covering sub tidal and intertidal locations (SS1 to SS11) were selected for sampling.

Seawater quality: Seawater quality parameters such as DO, BOD, nutrients and other parameters

indicate normal range pertaining to the coastal waters. Levels of TSS and turbidity indicate high

turbid conditions due to high currents at Gulf. The concentration of heavy metals indicates normal

values for nearshore waters. The results of some of the important parameters is given below:

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pH 7.52 8.07 7.61 7.86 7.94 8.10

Salinity (ppt) 31.8 33 31.5 32 34.1 34.8

DO (mg/l) 3.9 4.5 3.4 4.4 3.2 5.4

BOD (mg/l) 1.6 2.6 1.5 2.0 1.8 2.1

TN (µmol/l) 3.38 10.24 6.52 10.28 4.71 9.99

PHC (µg/l) BDL (DL:0.1)

Seabed sediments: Sediment in the project area is mostly composed of fine sand and silt. Heavy

metal concentration showed low values, it indicates that sediment in project area is free from

contamination.

Marine Ecology and Biodiversity: Biological parameters considered in the present study are primary

production, phytoplankton biomass, diversity and population, zooplankton biomass, diversity and

population, seabed and inter-tidal / sub-tidal macro benthic diversity and population, bacterial

population in coastal waters and seabed sediments and fishery.

Phytoplankton: Primary productivity, Species composition, Numerical abundance and percentage

composition has been studied. The primary productivity for three seasons varied between 309 to

450 mgC/m3/day and found to be comparable with available data for west coast.

Zooplankton: Study show that the project area is rich in zooplankton. Shannon-Wiener (H') diversity

index (varied between 2.79 to 4.15) and the zooplankton biomass at different stations varied from

9.3 to 22.8 ml/100 m3. Zooplankton data indicated a moderate standing stock.

Benthos: Intertidal benthic faunal population in the study area was low in number at all the stations

for three seasons. Biomass concentration of Subtidal benthos varied between 1.4 to 4.6 g/m2 and

for intertidal benthos varied between 0.8 to 1.4 g/m2.

Mangroves: Dense mangrove patches were observed north of Birla copper jetty up to a distance

of about 13 km along the coastline. They were dominated by mixed population of Avicennia alba

and Avicennia marina. The landward of these mangrove patches were dominated by Salvadora persica. The total aerial extent of mangroves was observed to be approximately 8.07 km2 in the 10

km radius of the project site. Sparse mangroves were observed between Birla copper jetty and

GCPTCL jetty. Mudflats are not present in the project location.

Fisheries: Fishery potential of the project site is low, this could be due to high tidal amplitude and

turbidity coupled with strong tidal currents making trawling or gill-netting for fish difficult and risky

in the Gulf of Khambhat. No mechanized boats or trawlers were seen berthed/anchored near the

site area.

Seaweeds and Sea Grasses: The survey indicated the absence of both seagrass and seaweeds.

Marine Protected Area and Endangered species: The project site and surroundings are devoid of

Marine Protected areas and endangered species.

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9.4. Anticipated Environment Impacts

The project activities are planned both on the terrestrial environment and marine environment i.e.,

construction of additional tanks and supporting utilities within the existing industrial premise and

construction of second berth at the available waterfront north of the existing berth within the Dahej

Port limit. Due to construction and operation of aforesaid facility the impacts are anticipated on

both terrestrial and marine environment components.

9.4.1. Terrestrial Environment

Air Quality Construction Phase: The proposed project is an expansion project and anticipated impacts will be

lower than that of a green field project. The major activities are like earth work, excavation, site

levelling, operation of construction equipment, transport of construction material, fabrication

works etc. These activities would cause a temporary increase in air pollutants. The impacts will be

temporary in nature and will cease once the activity gets over.

Operation Phase: The anticipated impacts on air quality are expected from fugitive VOC emissions

from activities like product storage, handling of liquid and gaseous products through

loading/unloading arms, product transfer through pipelines, and loading/unloading activities at

gantry, gaseous emissions from emergency DG sets operations, Vehicular emission from additional

tanker movement and emissions from vessels during berthing hours. Impacts on ambient air quality

from all the emission sources like emission during vessel berthing, storage tanks, emergency DG

sets and additional vehicular movement are predicted using AERMOD and the resultant GLCs are

found to be within National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Mitigation measures:

• Water sprinkling has to be carried out to suppress fugitive dust during earthworks and

along unpaved sections of access roads.

• Engines and exhaust systems of all vehicles and equipment have to be maintained to keep

the exhaust emission under statutory limits.

• DG set used during construction phase should conform to the noise and air emission norms

prescribed by CPCB.

• System for leak detection and repair of pump/pipeline for preventive maintenance shall be

followed.

• Periodic monitoring of VoC should be carried out.

Water Quality Construction Phase:

Water requirement: The water for the construction phase will be provided by the existing surface

water allocation to the company by GIDC. No ground water will be tapped for the construction

work. The expected water requirement of about 10 KLD during construction phase. No impact on

water resources are expected as no ground water is tapped and no additional surface water

withdrawal.

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Wastewater: It is expected from site run off and sewage mainly. Proper sanitation facilities like

toilets and bathrooms will be provided for workers. Sewage generated will be treated through

septic tanks - soak pit system.

Operation phase: The anticipated impacts on water environment are expected from water

consumption and waste water generation.

The water requirement for the proposed project will be met through the existing water allocation

to company through GIDC. No ground water will be tapped. As there will not be any additional

withdrawal the impacts on the water environment are not expected. The water consumption after

the proposed will be within the existing water allocation of 1590 KLD.

As there in no manufacturing activity within the terminal no process related wastewater generation

is envisaged. The sewage from the proposed project shall be sent to the septic tanks within

terminal. The wastewater generation from the proposed terminal operations are mainly through

tank cleaning, washing activities and cooling requirement if any and sewage. As dedicated storage

and compatibility of chemicals are followed for chemical storage, the frequency of tanks cleaning

is very low. However, any wastewater generation from washing activity is taken to ETP for

treatment. Wastewater generation from the proposed project is expected to be within the existing

consent limits of 165 KLD.

The treated effluent will be used for maintaining the green belt within the terminal premise in

compliance with the consent condition.


• Prevent wastage of water during construction phase by promoting awareness.

• Site drainage plan to prevent any water logging during the construction phase.

• Proper operation and maintenance of ETP to ensure adequacy of treatment.

Noise Quality Construction phase: The anticipated impacts on ambient noise quality are expected from

construction equipment, vehicle movement, running machinery etc. The impact will be localized,

short term and reversible in nature.

Operation phase: The anticipated impacts on the noise environment are expected due to proposed

project activities like operation of pumps for product transfer, Operation of emergency DG sets,

vehicular movement, loading/unloading bays. As there are no major noise generating sources the

anticipated impacts on noise environment are found to be insignificant.


• Proper lubrication, muffling and modernization of equipment shall be done to reduce the

noise; D.G. set with acoustic enclosure shall be provided.

• Ambient noise level monitoring should be carried out at plant periphery and LFP

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Land and Soil quality Construction Phase: Anticipated impacts are from site preparation, solid and hazardous waste

generation, spillages. Some of the storage tanks are proposed within the adjoining land of existing

storage terminal. Site development activities will be undertaken at the plot prior to construction of

tanks. Any clearance of vegetation will be taken up in compliance with the Stage I Forest clearance

obtained for the said plot. On completion of civil work, materials like wooden scrap, steel scrap

etc., unused paint, diesel oil and other debris will be disposed of to prevent any adverse permanent

impact on the land environment.

Operation Phase: Anticipated impacts on land environment associated with terminal operations

are expected from spillage during product handling, storage, waste management and disposal

activities.


• Fuels, paints and lubricants shall be stored at designated place with containment and

concrete floor to prevent ground contamination and restrict spill.

• Solid waste from labour camp and barges have to be collected and properly disposed off.

• The ground has to be levelled and compacted and strengthened with green belt.

• Suitability of dredged material to be ensured prior to its use for level raising activities.

• Dyke enclosure area (inside area of the dyke) shall be impervious to prevent ground

pollution.

Socio economics

No R&R (Rehabilitation & Resettlement) is required for the project. The expansion project will

generate direct and indirect employment in terms of contracts, transportation and related activities.

About 500 workers will be engaged during the construction phase of the proposed project,

whereas additional 25 personnel will be employed during the operation phase of the project.

Ecological Environment

Construction Phase: Most of the construction activities are confined within the existing plant

premise, so the minimum impacts are expected outside the plant boundary. Scattered mangrove

patches are seen in the region away from the proposed project.

Operation Phase: Green belt and green cover shall be planned within the vacant spaces and in

periphery of the new plot for additional tanks. This will attenuate the noise and air pollution. Shelter

belt plantation will be provided for the new plot proposed for tanks establishment. There are no

protected areas within the study area.

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9.4.2. Marine Environment

The anticipated impact due to piling, dredging required for construction of berth, connecting

trestle and various platforms will have an impact on seawater quality, shoreline, flora and fauna.

The major construction work comprises of piling to provide support for superstructures and

dredging for creating safe navigation and berth depths. To predict the impacts on shoreline, oil

spill and sea bed changes, model Mike 21 ST is used. The model results conclude that after piling

and dredging for proposed berth, no significant changes bed level are observed and shoreline

morphology remains same.

Construction of berth and associated facilities: Piling and dredging activity will disperse the bed

sediment in the water column and increase the suspended sediments. The characteristic of the sea

bed sediment suggests that the texture is of sandy silt with minimum day content. Due to sea bed

disturbance during piling the fine particles may remain in suspension for a short duration and it

will disperse easily under the influence of tidal currents. The piling and dredging activity would

initially impact though locally the sub tidal benthic communities, sub tidal benthos at pile foot print

and dredging area will recolonize within short period of time. Since the sediment texture is mainly

comprised of silt & fine sand and not hard, the noise due to piling is expected to be low. As the

baseline data suggests there is limited commercial fishing and there are no turtles and marine

mammals within the project site, the anticipated impact is expected to be temporary and

insignificant..

Operation phase: The major impact expected during port operations is from accidental oil spills

and maintenance dredging. The accidental Oil spill model study conducted using MIKE 21 Spill

Analysis (SA) concluded that spill moves in north westerly direction away from shore and

completely disintegrated after 30 hrs. The impacts due to dredge disposal are predicted using Mike

21 (PA) model and results conclude that due to waves and strong currents, the dumped sediments

will move from the disposal location and spread further towards open sea and keeps the seabed

normal and stable.

Mitigation Measures:

• Efficient piling and dredging equipment should be deployed and the dredging should be

done within required area only.

• No waste from vessel should be allowed for discharge within the port marine environment.

• Existing Oil Spill Contingency plan (Tier-I) should be updated for inclusion of proposed

facilities

• Regular mock drills and training should be provided for combating oil spills.

9.5. Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan

The RA using TNO EFFECTS and PHAST were used for assessing the risk associated with existing

and proposed port terminal operations. Scenarios such as pool fire, flash fires, jet fires, Boiling

Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE), Unconfined Vapor Cloud Explosion (UVCE) and toxic

dispersion following the rupture/leak in pipelines, loading arms, storage tanks and tankers. The

results conclude that the risk identified are within the As Low As Reasonably Practical (ALARP) (10-

5/year). The present safety systems and Onsite Disaster Management Plan should be extended for

the proposed facility.

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9.6. Project benefits

The proposed project expansion will generate direct and indirect employment generation

opportunities. Contribute to demand supply gap by facilitating import, export and coastal

movement of liquid and gaseous chemicals. 0.25% of project cost is being allocated for Corporate

Environment Responsibility (CER), this will help in improving the infrastructure status w.r.t drinking

water supply, sanitation and health, education, skill development etc.

9.7. Environment Management Plan

The proposed expansion facilities after establishment will be brought under the Integrated

Management System (IMS) certification. The existing environment monitoring services and green

belt area will be extended to cover the proposed facilities. The port & terminal HSEF department

is in place to ensure the implementation of environment management plan. Periodic review and

audits should be conducted for checking the effectiveness of implementation programmes. Both

terrestrial and marine environment management plan are suggested to mitigate the impacts of the

project during construction and operational phase of project. The port terminal will continue to

report environmental performance and monitoring reports regularly to statutory authorities. The

separate Environment budget of about INR 10.6 Crores is allocated for the proposed project.

9.8. Conclusion

Comprehensive baseline environment study has been done to establish the baseline status of the

study area within 10 km from the project site. The significant environment parameters for the

terrestrial and marine environment are compared with the available National Standards. The impact

assessment shows that there are no significant negative impacts due to proposed project activities

on surrounding environment. The implementation of suggested mitigation measures and

environment management plan will ensure to keep the anticipated impacts to minimum so that

the project will be completed without any significant change in baseline environment status.

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ANNEXURE I

Method of Collection and Analysis

1. TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENT

1.1. Air Sampling

Frequency and monitoring

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out twice in a week in each location during the study

period. It was ensured that the equipment was placed at a height of at least 3 to 4 m above the

ground level at each monitoring station, for neglecting the effects of wind-blown ground dust.

Also, distance of the sampler from any air flow obstacle i.e. buildings, walls, was more than two

times the height of the obstacle. The equipment was placed at open space free from trees and

vegetation which otherwise act as a sink of pollutants resulting in lower levels in monitoring results.

Monitoring has been carried out as per the latest CPCB and MoEF&CC guidelines and notifications.

Respirable Dust Samplers (AAS 217 BL) of Ecotech Instrument Pvt. Ltd. make were installed for

monitoring Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Particulate Matter 10 (PM10) and gaseous

pollutants like SO2, NOx, Ozone, Ammonia & heavy metals. The concentration of Particulate Matter

2.5 (PM2.5) was monitored by installing Ecotech make Fine Particulate Sampler (AAS 127).

Parameters, Sampling & Analytical Techniques with NAAQ Standards

With a view to collecting the samples, Ecotech Instruments Make Calibrated Respirable Dust

Samplers (AAS 217 BL) along with Gaseous attachment and Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5– AAS

127) have been used. The instruments were capable of drawing air at a flow rate of 0.6 to 1.5

m3/min with very little pressure drop for RDS and PM2.5 is designed to operate at an air flow rate

of 16.67m3/hr. Filter papers (EPM 2000, Whatman & Whatman 46.2 dia) were used for the collection

of Particulate matters & Heavy metals. SO2 & NOx were collected by drawing air at a flow-rate of

0.2 liters per minute (lpm) through an absorbing solution for the duration of 24 hrs. Ammonia and

Ozone were collected drawing air flow rate of 0.5 liter per minute (lpm) for the duration of 1 hour.

Sampling and analysis methodology adopted is given in Table below.

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Sampling & Analysis Methodology

Sl. No. Parameter Unit Methodology

1 PM10 µg/m3 IS 5182: PART-23, 2006

2 PM2.5 µg/m3 CPCB

3 SOX µg/m3 IS 5182: PART-02, 2001 (RA 2012)

4 NOX µg/m3 IS 5182: PART-06, 2006 (RA 2012)

5 CO mg/m3 IS 5182: PART-10, 1999

6 O3 µg/m3 IS 5182: PART-9, 1999

7 Pb µg/m3 IS 5182: PART-22, 2004

8 NH3 µg/m3 AWMA Method 401

9 C6H6 µg/m3 IS 5182: PART-11, 2006

10 BaP ng/m3 IS 5182: PART-12, 2004 (RA2009)

11 As ng/m3 AWMA Method 302

12 Ni ng/m3 USEPA IO3.2

1.2. Terrestrial water sampling Methodology

Reconnaissance survey was undertaken and monitoring stations were finalized based on:

• Location of residential areas representing different activities/likely impact areas; and

• Likely areas, which can represent baseline conditions.

Six surface water and Six groundwater samples were collected during study period. The samples

were collected for analysis of physico-chemical, heavy metals and bacteriological parameters in

order to assess the effect of industrial and other activities. The samples collection procedure

followed by 'Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater' published by

American Public Health Association (APHA), IS 3025 and IS 10500. Samples for physico-chemical

analysis were collected in polyethylene and glass bottle and preserved as per standard procedure.

Samples collected for metal content were acidified with 1 ml HNO3. Samples for bacteriological

analysis were collected in sterilized glass bottles.

Grab samples: Surface and Ground water samples were collected at a specific spot at a site over a

short period of time. In this terrestrial environmental impact assessment study at 10 km radius,

Grab samples of the above water samples were collected at all location.

Water storage and preservation procedure

Sl.

No Parameter Sample collection

Sample

size Storage/ preservation

1 pH Grab sampling plastic/ glass

container 50 ml On site analysis

2 Electrical conductivity Grab sampling plastic/ glass

container 50 ml On site parameter

3 Total Dissolved Solids Grab sampling plastic/ glass

container 100 ml

Refrigeration, can be

stored for 7 days

4 Oil & Grease Wide mouth glass container 500 ml Add HCl to pH>2,

refrigeration, 28 days

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No Parameter Sample collection

Sample

size Storage/ preservation

5 Hardness Grab sampling plastic/ glass

container 100 ml

Add HNO3 to pH<2,

refrigeration; 6 months

6 Chloride Grab sampling plastic/ glass

container 50 ml Not required; 28 days

7 Sulphate Grab sampling plastic/ glass

container 100 ml Refrigeration; 28 days

8 Sodium, Potassium Plastic container 100 ml Not required; 6 months

9 Nitrates Plastic container 100 ml Refrigeration; 48 hrs

10 Alkalinity Plastic/ glass containers 100 ml Refrigeration; 14 days

11 Heavy metals Plastic/ Glass rinsed with 1+1

HNO3 500 ml

HNO3 to pH>2; Grab

sample; 6 months Source: Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, Published By APHA, 22nd Edition, 2012.

The error in ion-balance computation, considering the relationship between the total cations (Ca2+,

Mg2+, Na+, K+) and the total anions (NO3-, SO42-, HCO3

- and Cl-) for each set of complete analyses

of water sample, is observed to be within the range of acceptability (±3%) used in most laboratories

(APHA 22nd Edtn). The analytical procedures are described in Table below.

Analytical procedure for water quality

Sl.

No. Parameters Analytical Method Reference

1 pH pH meter IS : 3025 (Part-11)

2 Turbidity Nephelo Meter IS : 3025 (Part-10)

3 Conductivity (at 25 C) Conductivity meter APHA 22st edition, 2510 B:2012

4 Total Dissolve Solids Gravimetric IS : 3025 (Part-16)

5 Alkalinity as CaCO3 Titrimetrically IS : 3025 (Part-23)

7 Total Hardness as CaCO3 Titrimetrically IS : 3025 (Part-21)

8 Calcium as Ca Titrimetrically IS : 3025 (Part-40)

9 Magnesium as Mg Calculation APHA 22st edition,3500 Mg B:2012

10 Sodium Flame Photometric APHA 22st edition, 3500 Na B:2012

11 Potassium Flame Photometric APHA 22st edition,3500 K- B:2012

12 Chloride as Cl Argentometric IS : 3025 (Part-32)

13 Sulphate as SO4 Turbidimetric IS : 3025 (Part-24)

14 Nitrate as NO3 Spectrophotometric IS : 3025 (Part-34)

15 Phosphate Spectrophotometric IS : 3025 (Part-31)

16 Fluoride as F Spectrophotometric APHA 22st edition,4500 F- D:2012

17 Phenolic compound as

C6H5OH Spectrophotometric IS : 3025 (Part-43)

18 Cyanide Spectrophotometric IS : 3025 (Part-27)

19 Dissolve Oxygen Winkler Method IS:3025 (Part-38), Reaffirmed 2009

20 Oil & Grease Gravimetric IS:3025 (Part 39), 1991 (Reaffirmed

2003)

21 Arsenic ICP - OES IS : 3025 (Part-37)

22 Cadmium ICP - OES IS : 3025 (Part-41)

23 Total Chromium ICP - OES IS : 3025 (Part-52)

24 Iron ICP - OES IS:3025 (Part-53), Reaffirmed 2009

25 Copper ICP - OES IS : 3025 (Part-42)

26 Lead ICP - OES IS : 3025 (Part-47)

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27 Manganese ICP - OES IS : 3025 (Part-59)

28 Mercury ICP - OES IS : 3025 (Part-48)

29 Zinc ICP - OES IS : 3025 (Part-49)

30 Total Coliform MPN Method IS : 1622 : 1981

31 Total suspended solids Gravimetric method IS: 3025 (part 17) – 1984 (RA 2012)

32 Free residual chlorine Iodometric method IS: 3025 (part 26) – 1986 (RA 2003)

33 Sulphide Iodometic method APHA 23rd edition 2017

34 COD Open reflux method APHA 23rd edition 2017

35 BOD Oxygen depletion

method IS 3025 (part 44) : 1993 (RA 2014)

36 Aluminium ICPOES -

37 Boron ICPOES IS 3025 (part 57) – 2005 (RA 2010)

38 Nickel ICPOES IS 3025 (part 54) – 2003 (RA 2014)

39 Cyanide - -

40 SAR - -

41 Faecal coliform MPN Method IS : 1622 : 1981

The water quality parameters of Colour, pH, Total Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Calcium Hardness,

Chloride, Sulphate, Turbidity, TDS, Sulphide, TSS, Nitrite, Nitrate, Ammonia, Total nitrogen Residual

Chlorine, Fluoride, Cyanide, DO, Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Total chromium, Phenolic

compound, Oil and grease were analysed.

1.3. Soil

For studying soil profile of the region, sampling stations were selected to assess the existing soil

conditions in and around the project area representing various land use conditions. The physical

parameter and chemical parameter were determined. The soil samples were collected by random

grid method of 10 m x 10 m grid by ramming a core-cutter into the soil up to a depth of 20 cm.

One composite sample has been collected from each grid, by mixing of eight sub-samples and

reducing the weight to approximately 500 g by conning and quartering method. The samples were

packed in polyethylene bags and assigned a number. The collected samples were then air dried at

room temperature (30 to 35°C) in the laboratory and lightly crushed with mortar-pastel and passed

through 2 mm sieve.

Soil analysis methodology

Sl. No Parameters Analytical Method Reference

1 Texture Sieve analysis &

Hydrometer IS2720-Part 4

2 Moisture Content Gravimetric Department of Agriculture &

Cooperation, Page No. 76-77:2011

3 pH pH meter IS2720- Part 26, 1987 by pH meter

4 Conductivity (1:2) Conductivity meter Department of Agriculture &

Cooperation, Page No. 81-82:2011

5 Organic Matter Walkly & Black

method

IS2720-(Part 22),1972, Reaffirmed

2001

6 Water holding

capacity Laboratory method -

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Sl. No Parameters Analytical Method Reference

7 Organic Carbon Calculation IS2720-(Part 22),1972, Reaffirmed

2001 (By Calculation)

8 Potassium Flame Photometric TM-S/13

9 Phosphorus Spectrophotometric TM-S/11

10 Nitrogen Distillation & Titration TM-S/17

11 Infiltration Rate ASTM method TM-S/40

12 Bulk Density Sand replacement,

core cutter TM-S/34

13 Porosity Laboratory method TM-S/33

14 Calcium Titrimetric method FAO method – Pg. No. 44

15 Magnesium Titrimetric method FAO method – Pg. No. 44

16 Sodium Flame photometric FAO method – Pg. No. 44

17 Cation exchange

capacity Flame photometric FAO method – Pg. No. 54

18 Exchangeable sodium

percent Flame photometric FAO method – Pg. No. 56

19 Cadmium ICPOES USEPA 3050 B

20 Chromium ICPOES USEPA 3050 B

21 Cobalt ICPOES USEPA 3050 B

22 Iron ICPOES USEPA 3050 B

23 Manganese ICPOES USEPA 3050 B

24 Nickel ICPOES USEPA 3050 B

25 Lead ICPOES USEPA 3050 B

26 TVC ICPOES USEPA 3050 B

27 Fungi - -

28 Actinomycetes Spread plate APHA (9610)

29 Rhizobium Plate count APHA (9250 B)

30 Azotobacter - -

1.4. Noise

Noise monitoring was carried out with using sound level meter (Ecotech make- SLM 100) at 20

stations, once in study period. The noise levels were measured using sound level meter. Noise level

monitoring was carried out for 24 hours. Noise levels measured over a given period of time of

interval, enable to describe scenario of noise using statistical techniques. Hourly Leq values have

been computed for day time and night time separately.

Sampling techniques

The SLM100 is a "Type A" Integrating Sound Level Meter designed to meet the requirements of IS

15575 (Part1) 2005. The instrument has a frequency weighting of "A" type and allows the user to

select Slow or Fast mode of measurement. A built-in Data Logger can record all the important

Sound Level parameters in Non-Volatile Flash memory for 24 hours making detailed field data

collection availability with ease. Each record consists of the LEQ, MIN and MAX Sound Pressure

Level and Sound Exposure Level (SEL) observed during the recording interval. A built-in Real Time

Clock maintains a Date and Time stamp in the recorded data.

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2. MARINE ENVIRONMENT

2.1. Seawater

Collection

The seawater samples were collected at 11 stations. The water samples were collected at three

different depths i.e., surface, mid depth and bottom. Van Dorn water samplers was used for

collecting the water samples at subsurface.

Samples for dissolved oxygen was collected in 125 ml capacity DO bottles immediately after the

sampler was hauled up. The bottles were rinsed with the same water sample. DO samples were

fixed immediately with Winkler reagents by adding 2 ml of manganese chloride and 2 ml of alkaline

potassium iodide (KI). The stopper was then inserted and the bottle shaken vigorously for about 1

minute to bring each molecule of dissolved oxygen in contact with manganese (II) hydroxide. After

fixation of oxygen, the precipitate was allowed to settle. The DO bottles were kept in dark and

transported to the laboratory for analysis. Samples for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) was

also collected in the similar fashion as described for DO in 300 ml glass BOD bottles. Winkler A

and Winkler B were added and analysed after 5 days of incubation at 20° C in a BOD incubator.

Water samples for salinity, total suspended solids, and nutrients were collected and stored in PVC

bottles directly from the water sampler, after rinsing the same with the water sample. For heavy

metal analysis, water samples were stored in PVC bottles adding Nitric acid <2 pH as preservative.

The samples were then transported to the laboratory in an ice box. Water samples for Petroleum

hydrocarbons were collected separately in amber coloured glass bottles. The sample for Phenol

was collected in a pre-cleaned 1 liter plastic container.

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Analysis

Sl. No Parameters Protocol

Seawater quality

1 Temperature IS 3025: Part 35

2 pH IS 2720: Part 26

3 Salinity IS 3025: Part 34

4 Conductivity APHA 23rd edition

5 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) IS 3025 (part 16)

6 Dissolved Oxygen IS 3025: Part 38

7 Primary productivity APHA 10200 J

8 BOD IS 3025: Part 44

9 Turbidity IS 3025: Part 10

10 Ammonia APHA 4500-NH3 (F)

11 Nitrite IS 3025: Part 34

12 Nitrate IS 3025: Part 34

13 Dissolved phosphate IS 3025: Part 31

14 Total Nitrogen IS 3025: Part 34

15 Total Phosphorous IS 3025: Part 31

16 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) IS 3025: Part 17

17 Total Residual Chlorine IS 3025: Part 26

18 Chloride IS 3025: Part 32

19 Sulphate IS 3025: Part 24

20 Sulphide IS 3025: Part 29

21 Total Alkalinity IS 3025: Part 23

22 Total Hardness IS 3025: Part 21

23 Cadmium IS 3025: Part 41

24 Calcium IS 3025: Part 40 (RA 2009)

25 Chromium IS 3025: Part 52

26 Magnesium -

27 Fluoride APHA 23rd edition 2017

28 Iron IS 3025: part 53 (RA 2009)

29 Cyanide IS 3025: Part 27 (RA 2009)

30 Arsenic IS 3025: Part 37 (RA 2014)

31 Nickel IS 3025: Part 54 (RA 2014)

32 Cobalt -

33 Vanadium -

34 Phenolic Compounds IS 3025: Part 43

35 Petroleum Hydrocarbons TNRCC method 1055

36 Oil and grease APHA 5520

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2.2. Seabed Sediment

Collection

The seabed sediments were collected at 11 stations. After collection, the scooped sample was

transferred to polythene bags, labeled and stored under refrigerated conditions.

Analysis

Sl. No Parameters Protocol

1 Soil texture IS : 2720: Part 4

2 Total Organic Carbon IS : 2720: Part 22

3 Total Nitrogen IS : 14684: Part 23

4 Total Phosphorous IS : 10158 - 1982

5 Calcium carbonate IS : 2720: Part 23

6 Cadmium USEPA 3050 B

7 Lead USEPA 3050 B

8 Cobalt USEPA 3050 B

9 Copper USEPA 3050 B

10 Nickel USEPA 3050 B

11 Zinc USEPA 3050 B

12 Manganese USEPA 3050 B

13 Iron USEPA 3050 B

14 Chromium USEPA 3050 B

15 Mercury USEPA 3050 B

16 Phenolic Compounds USEPA 8041 & 3545 A

17 Petroleum Hydrocarbons TNRCC method 1055

2.3. Marine biological parameters

Primary Productivity: Primary production was estimated from 11 stations (SS1 to SS11). From the

water sampler, the samples were immediately transferred to 125 ml DO bottles (two light bottles

and one dark bottle). The sample in the first bottle was used immediately to determine the initial

level of dissolved oxygen (DO) content followed by Winkler method. The light and dark bottles

were incubated under water for a period of 6 hr and dissolved oxygen was measured. Primary

productivity was calculated by oxygen method. Oxygen values were converted to carbon values by

applying the equation.

Phytoplankton: Phytoplankton samples were collected from 11 stations (SS1 to SS11), for both

qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Phytoplankton samples for quantitative analyses were taken by collecting 1 liter of surface water

in plastic container and preserved with Lugol's iodine solution. The analysis of phytoplankton

samples include initial concentration of water sample to 15 ml volume based on settling and

siphoning procedure. Quantitative estimation of phytoplankton was done by counting in Sedge

wick-Rafter cell counter. It involved calculation of the number of cells of each species of

phytoplankton in one liter of sea water.

For the qualitative analysis, phytoplankton samples were collected using circular standard plankton

net (60µ mesh and 60 cm mouth diameter). The net was towed at subsurface for 5 minutes. After

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the collection, samples were preserved in 4% buffered formaldehyde and analyzed under an

inverted microscope following the standard literature (R. Subrahmanyan, 1946; C.P. Gopinathan,

1976 and Thomas, 1997).

Zooplankton: Zooplankton samples were collected using circular zooplankton net (300 µ mesh

and 60 cm mouth diameter). The samples were collected during day time to calculate their biomass,

population and bio diversity. The net was towed for 5 minutes. After the collection, samples were

preserved in 5% buffered formaldehyde. The biomass value of zooplankton was calculated using

the displacement volume method. The faunal composition and the relative abundance of different

zooplankton taxa were sorted out and identified from aliquots upto species level as far as possible.

All taxonomic observation and measurements were made on preserved samples. Specimens were

identified based on the standard manuals (Kasturirangan, 1963; and Conway et al. 2003). The

estimated abundance (density) for the different groups was expressed as nos. /100m3.

Flowmeter: Digital Flowmeter (model - 2030R) duly calibrated by the

company was used for estimating the volume of flow into the net towed

for 5 minutes for the collection of phytoplankton and zooplankton. The

flow meter consists of an impeller and a counter. The impeller is directly

connected to the counter which records each revolution of the impeller.

The flow meter has to be attached to the mouth region of the plankton

net.

Macro Benthos: Seabed sediment samples were collected using Van Veen grab from 11 stations

(SB1 to SB11). The intertidal benthic samples were collected from 3 stations (IB1, IB2 and IB3) along

the shore. The benthic organisms were separated by sieving through 500 micron mesh and

preserved using formaldehyde and Rose Bengal stain. The samples were sorted and identified upto

groups/genera level using stereo microscope. The wet weight was taken to calculate the biomass

of benthic organisms.

Microbiology: The microbiological samples were collected from 11 stations (SS1 to SS11). The

total coliform from each location were identified by membrane filter technique (APHA 9060 A &

B). Samples were collected clean, sterile and non-reactive glass or plastic bottles. Microbial analysis

is started as soon as possible after collection to avoid unpredictable changes. Spread plate method

was used to culture the microorganisms. The agar media used for analysis were: Nutrient agar,

MacConkey agar, Thiosulphate Citrate Bile Sucrose agar, Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate agar, M-

Enterococcus agar and Cetrimide agar. Plates were incubated at 37° C for 48 hrs. After incubation,

the colonies were counted and identified based on their colour characteristics.

Fisheries: The information on fisheries were collected from local fishing villages and also from the

Commissioner of Fisheries, Department of Fisheries, Government of Gujarat.

Coastal sand dune vegetation: Coastal plants, in this study are considered as those higher plants

other than the mangroves, which are directly influenced by the sea. These plants present in the

intertidal and supratidal region. Those plants which are rooted in the substrate near the shore,

which is saline and contains a very high content of marine sediments, are also included.

Statistical Analyses: Statistical analyses were performed for phytoplankton, zooplankton and

macro benthos. All statistical calculations and graphs were generated using computer software

package PRIMER V.6.1.9. Its scope is the analysis of data arising in community ecology and

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environmental science which is multivariate in character (many species, multiple environmental

variables). Sample data were compiled into square matrix (species x samples) and square root

transformed to counter act the weight of dominant species without severely diminishing their

importance. The transformed species - by - sample was then converted into a triangular sample-

by-sample similarity matrix by calculating the Bray - Curtis similarity index between all samples -

pairs, based on joint species abundance, and presence and absence. Ecological data were then

analyzed for similarity of population using agglomerative hierarchical cluster analysis based on the

Bray - Curtis similarity index and an average linkage Dendrogram were produced.

Stages in a multivariate analysis based on similarity coefficients

Diversity measures were calculated from the untransformed data for each sample. Indices

calculated were: Margalef's species evenness coefficient (J'), the Shannon-Wiener diversity

coefficient (H') and Simpson's diversity index (1-λ). The cumulative dominance plot was also

constructed to compare the biodiversity between the samples.

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The Principal Secretary,Govt. of Gujarat,Forest and Environment Department,Sardar Patel Bhawan, Block No14/8,sachivalaya,Gandhinagar-382010

Sub: Diversion of 39.00 ha Reserved Forest land for expansion of Port & Terminal as well as

other allied activities in adjoining forest land falling towards sea side (west-side) having

forest, survey New No. 605 (old No. 302/A/1/B) in favour of General Manger

(Terminal) Gujarat Chemical Port & Terminal Company Limited in Bharuch District ofGujarat.

Sir,

I am directed to invite a reference to your letter No. FCA 1015/10-17 /74/S.F'07/Fdated o3/02/2015 and even letter dated 16/06/2015 on the above-mentioned subject seeking

prior approval of the Central Government under Section - 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act,

1980.

The proposal was duly considered and approved by the Regional Empowered

Committee in its meeting held on 29/01/2075 for tssuance of in principle approval. Therefore,

the undersigned, on behalf of the Central Government, conveys in-principle approval for

diversion of 39.00 ha Reserved Forest land for expansion of Port & Terminal as well as other

allied activities in adjoining forest land towards sea side (west side) having forest, survey New

No. 605 (Old No. 302/A/1/B) in favour of General Manger (Terminal) Gujarat Chemical Port &

Terminal Company Limited in Bharuch District of 6ujarat subject to the followinB terms and

conditions:

Legal status ofthe forest land shall remain unchanged.

Forest land shall be handed over to the User Agency only after the user Agencv has

got possession of non-forest land, if any, required for the project.

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3. Compensalorv Allorestation

a) Compensatory afforestation shall be taken up by the Forest Department over39.00 ha non-forest land (Survey No. 347pt, 348, 351, 353, 357 Village_Thrufinani, Tal-Abdasa, District Kachchh) atthecostofthe User Agency. Asfaras practicable a mixture of local indigenous species will be planted andmonoculture of a species has to be avoided.

b) The non forest land shall be transferred and mutated in favour of ForesiDepartment before issue ofthe Stage-ll clearance.

c) The non forest land which is transferred and mutated in favour ofState ForestDepartment for the purpose of CA, shall be declared as Reserved Forest,underthe lndian Forest Act, 1927 and the State Govt. must report compliance within aperiod of six {6) months from the date of grant of stage_ll approval under theForest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for diversion of the said forest land and send theoriginal notification of RF to the Central Government for confirmation and record.

d) The land identified forthe purpose ofCA shall be clearly depicted on a Survey oflndia Toposheet of 1:50, 000. The bearing of each corner point and distancesbetween successive points will be recorded along with GpS reading of Geo-Coordinates (Latitudes & Longitudes).

The cost of compensatory afforestation at the prevailing wage rates as percompensatory afforestation scheme and the cost of survey, demarcation and erectionof permanent pillars on the CA land shall be deposited in advance with the ForestDepaftment by the user agency. The CA will be majntained for 10 years. The schememay include appropriate provision for anticipated cost increase for works schedujedfor subsequent years.

NPV :

a) The State Government shall charge the Net present Value(NpV) for the 39.00 haforest area to be diverted under this proposal from the User Agency as per theorders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of lndia dated 30.10.2002, 01.08.2003,28.03.20OA, 24/04/2008 and 09.05.2008 in tA No. 566 in Wp (C) No. 20211995and as per the Buidelines issued by the Ministry vide letters No. S-I/711B_FC(Pt.I) dated 18.09.2003, as we as tetter No. 5_2/2006-FC dated 03/70/2006and 5-3/2OOt FC dated 05/O2/2OOg in this regard.

b) Additional amount of the NpV of the diverted forest land, if any, becoming dueafter finalization of the same by the Hon,ble Supreme Court of lndia shall becharged by the State Government from the User Agency. The User Agency shallfurnish an undertaking to this effect.

All the funds received from the user agency under the project shall be transterred tothe Ad hoc Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management & planningAgency(CAMPA) in Saving Bank A/c No. SB O1O252OB of Corporation Bank, LodhiComplex, New Delhi 110003.

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Project shall restrict the felling of trees

and the trees shall be felled under strict

upto 9700 numbers in the diverted forest land

supervision of the State Forest Department.

For imposing any additional condition State Govt, shpuld formulate norms in theinterest of conservation, protection and development of forest and wildlife and

notified the same for imposing additional conditions. This is with regard to theproposed levy of amount for taken up additional afforestation in 500 ha of mangroveplantation.

The forest land shall be transferred to the user agency only after obtaining CBZ and

other necessary clearanceS.

User Agency shall obtain Environmental clearance as per the provisions of theEnvironmental (Protection) Act, 1986, if required.

The layout plan of the proposal shall not be changed without prior approval of theCentralGovernment-

No labour camp shall be established on the forest land.

The forest land shall not be used for anv purpose other than that specified in theproject proposal.

The forest land proposed to be diverted shall under no circumstances be transferredto any other agencies, department or person without prior approval of the CentralGovernment,

The User Agency shall provide alternate fuels to the labourers and the staff working atthe site so as to avoid anv damage and pressure on the forest areas.

The boundary of the diverted forest land shall be demarcated on ground at the projectcost, by erecting four feet high reinforced cement concrete pillars, each inscribed withi1s serial number, forward and back bearing and distance from pillar to pillar.

The User Agency shall ensure that because of this project, no damage is caused toWildlife.

Relevant directions contained in various notifications issued by the CentralGovernment under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 andEnvironment {Protection) Rules, 1986 made there under and amended from time totime regarding use of fly ash sh all be fully complied with.

It will be the responsibility of the User Agency to ensure that the labourers and staffengaged in construction activity do not damage forest flora and fauna.

Mucl( disposal, if required, shall be taken up as per the scheme approved by theForest Department.

Soil conservation measures, if required, shall be taken up bythe user a8ency.

Proposed labour camps outside the forest area, are to be dismantled and removed.The labourers shall be sent back immediately after the completion of the work.

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No additional or new path will be constructed inside the forest area for transportationof construction materials for execution of the project worl(

The period of diversion under this approval shall be co terminus with the period oflease to be granted in favour ofthe user agency or the project life, whichever is less.

Any other condition that the Ministry of Environment.Forests & Climate Change maystipulate from time to time in the interest of conservation, protection anddevelopment offorests & wildlife.

The user Agency shall submit compliance report as on 1st January to the Nodal Officerof the state.

The State Government shall monitor compliance of conditions of Forest Clea;ance andsh all submit in this regard yearly report as on 1st luly of every year.

The User Agency and the State Government shall ensure compliance of provisions ofthe all Acts, rules, regulations and BUidelines for the time being in force as applicableto the project.

After receipt of compliance report on fulfillment of the condition Nos 3(b),4,5 and6 fromlhe State Government, proposal will be considered for final approval underSection-2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 by this office.

The order for transfer of forest land to user agencv shall not beGovernment till formal approval for diversion of forest land is issued by this

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The Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Nodal Officer (Forest Conservation)Act, Aranya thavan, Block No. A/3, Near "Ch" Circle, Opposite St. Xaviers High School,Sector'10A, Gandhinagar (Gujarat)

The Dy. Conservator of Forests, Kachchh West Division Bhuj, District Kachchh of Gujarat.

The Astt. Conservator of Forests, Sub division Bharuch, District-Bharuchof Gujarat.

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Annexure III

1. Consent Order No.: AWH- 60008.

CONSENT AND AUTHORISATION:(Under the provisions / rules of the aforesaid environmental acts)

Liquid Chemicals

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ProductSr.No.123456789101 I121314151617

2. The consent under Water Act -1974 shall be valid up to 05/11/2018 & The consent underAir Act - 1981,and Authorization under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 shall be validup to 05/11/2018. for receipt, storage and dispatch of enlisted chemicals ( Unit is a facilityprovider for import! export of liquid chemicals).

GUJARAT POLLUTION CONTROL BOARDPARYAVARAN BHAVAN

Sector 10-A Gandhinagar 382 010Phone (079) 23226295Fax (079) 23232156Website wwwgpcb.govin

By R.P.A.D.

In exercise of the power conferred under section - 25 of the Water (Prevention and Control ofPollution )Act-1974, under section-21 of the Air (Prevention and Control ofPollution)Act-1981 andAuthorization under "Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement)Rule-2008. "

To,MIS. GUJARA T CHEMICAL PORT TERMINAL COMPANY LIMITED.PLOT NO - 6, GIDC- DAHEJ.,P.O. LAKHIGAM, TAL -VAGRA,DIST- BHARUCH.

And whereas Board has received con sol idated application dated 06/11/2013 for theconsolidated consent and authorization (CC & A) of this Board under the provisions / rules of theaforesaid Acts Consent & Authorization is hereby granted as under.

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Sector 10-A Gandhinagar 382 010Phone (079) 23226295Fax (079) 23232156Website wwwgpcbgovin

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3 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:-

3.1 Applicant shall strictly comply/fulfill with all the conditions stipulated by competentauthority in the order of Environmental Clearance issued vide letter no. SEIAA/ GUJ/ EC/6(b) & 7 (e)/37/2009 dated-09/05/2009 & SEIAA/ GUJ/EC/6(b) & 7 (E)/34/201Idated-17/02/20 I I.

4 CONDITIONS UNDER WATER ACT:-

4.1 The quantity of total water consumption shall not exceed 800 KL/day. (Break up as below).a) Domestic: - 50 KLiday.b) Industrial: - 300 KLiday.c) Gardening:- 450 KL/day

4.2 The quantity of total waste water generation shall not exceed 165 KUDay (Break up asbelow).

a) Domestic: - 40 KLiday.b) Industrial: - 125 KLiday.

4.3 TRADE EFFLUENT:-

4.3.1 The industrial effluent shall conform to the following standards.

PERMISSIBLE LIMIT5.5 to 8.5

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Insecti c ides/Pesti c ides AbsentHexavelent Chromium 0.1 mg/ITotal Chromium 2.0 mg/IBio-assay test 90 % Survival of fish after

96 hours in 100 % effluent.Percent sodium 60%

The effluent conforming to the above standards shall be discharged in too deep sea at aPoint approved by the Board or shall be utilized on lend for gardening/plantation within theindustries premises only.Sewage shall be disposed of through septic tank/soak pit system or it shall be treated alongwith industrial effluent or it shall be treated separately to conform to the following standardsand utilized on lend for irrigation/plantation.

c) Less than 20 mLess than 30 mMinimum 0.5

4.4 The unit shall affix of water meters as per Section 4 (I) of the water (Prevention andControl of Pollution) Cess Act - 1977 for the purpose of measuring and recording thequantity of water consumed at such places as may be required, within 15 days and it shall bepresumed that the quantity indicated by the meter has been consumed by the industry untilthe contrary is proved.

5 CONDITIONS UNDER THE AIR ACT:-

5.1 The following shall be used as fuel in D.G.Set/Hot water generator.

Sr.No. FuelI. HSD2 LPG

5.2 The flue gas emission through stack attached to boiler / furnace shall conform to thefollowing standards:-

Stack Stack Stack Air Pollution Parameter PermissibleNo. Attached To Height Control Limit

in Meter SystemI. D.G.Set 30 ---- Particulate matter 150 mglNM5

S02 100 ppmNOx 50 ppm

2. Propane 30 Sub merged Particulate matter 150 mglNM3

Heater water Heater S02 100 ppmNO, 50 ppm

Clean Gujarat Green GujaratISO - 9001 - 2008 & ISO - 14001 - 2004 Certified Organisation

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3. Propylene 30 Sub merged Particulate matter 150 mglNM·Heater water Heater SOc 100 ppm

NO, 50 ppm4. Thermax 30 Sub merged Particulate matter 150 mglNM3

Heater water Heater S02 100 ppmNOx 50 ppm

There shall be no process emission from the manufacturing process as well as any otherancillary operation.Ambient air quality within the premises of the industry shall conform to the followingStandards:-

PARAMETER

Suspended Particulate Matter ( size less than1Oum)or PM IOu m3**Suspended Particulate Matter ( size less than 2.5um)or PM2.5 u m3**Oxides Of Sui hur**Oxides Of NitroHCLCI2H2SHCAmmoniaHFCS2CO

PERMISSIBLE LIMIT

100 microgram per cubic meter

60 microgram per cubic meter

** 24 Hourly or 08 hourly or 01 Hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be compliedwith 98% of the time in a year, 2% of the time; they may exceed the limits but not on twoconsecutive days of monitoring.

Note: - Whenever and wherever monitoring results on two consecutive days of monitoring exceedthe limits specified above for the respective category. it shall be considered adequate reasonto institute regular or continuous monitoring and further investigation.

5.5 The applicant shall operate industrial plant / air pollution control equipment very efficientlyand continuously so that the gaseous emission always conforms to the standards specified incondition no.4.2 & 4.4 above.

5.6 The consent to operate the industrial plant shall lapse if at any time the parameters of thegaseous emission are not within the tolerance limits specified in the condition no.4.2 & 4.4above.

5.7 The applicant shall provide portholes, ladder, platform etc at chimney(s) for monitoring theair emissions and the same shall be open for inspection to/and for use of Board's staff. The


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chimney(s) vents attached to various sources of emission shall be designed by numbers suchas S-I, S-2, etc. and these shall be painted/displayed to facilitate identification.The Industry shall take adequate measures for control of noise levels from its own sourceswithin the premises so as to maintain ambient air quality standards in respect of noiss: to lessthan 75 dB(a) during day time and 70 dB (A) during night time. Daytime is reckoned inbetween 6a.m. and I0 p.m. and nighttime is reckoned between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.The applicant shall install continuous /online monitoring system on the stacks for theparameters such as PM,S02, .H2S, CS2, HF,HC etc.

AUTHORISATION FOR THE MANAGEMENT & HANDLING OF HAZARDOUSWASTES Form-2 (See rule 3 (c) & 5 (5»

Form for grant of authorization for occupier or op~rator handling hazardous waste

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6.1 Number of authorization: AWH- 60008.

6.2 MIS. GUJARA T CHEMICAL PORT TERMINAL CO LTD. (FORMERLYGUJARA T CHEMICAL CORPORA nON) is hereby granted an authorization to operatefacility for following hazardous wastes on the premises situated at PLOT NO - 6,GIDC -DAHEJ, P.O. LAKHIGAM, TAL - VAGRA, DIST. BHARUCH.

Sr. Type of Waste Quantity Category DisposalNo.I Used or Spent Oil 250 5.1 Collection, Storage, within

Lit/Month factory premises andTransportation, incinerationat any common incineratoronce in a year.

2 ETP Sludge 0.5 1-34.3 Collection, Storage, withinMT/Month factory premises and

Transportation and finaldisposal at common TSDFBY M/s.BEIL.

3 Discarded 5 1-33.3 Collection, Storage, withinContainers/Barrels/ Nos/Month factory premises and returnedLiners I to the party or sell out to

I authorized dealers. I

4 Used Foam pig of i 500 1 I1-EI . Collection. Storage. within I

Chemical I Kg/Month I 1 factory premises andTransportation Incineration atcommon incinerator/BElL.

S Oil Soaked Cotton & 50 1-5.2 Collection, Storage, withinother Waste Kg/Month factory premises and

Transportation Incineration atcommon incinerator/BElL.


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Sr. Type of Waste Quantity Category DisposalNo.6 Asbestos Waste i.e. 100 II-B-21 Collection, Storage, within

Sheets Hand Gloves Kg/Month factory premises andetc. Transportation and final

Idisposal at common TSDF by IM/s.BEIL.

7 Broken Glass i.e. Tube 50 I1-A-6 Collection, Storage, withinIights/G lasslStarterslL Kg/Month factory premises andamps etc. Transportation and final

disposal at common TSDF byM/s.BEIL.

8 Tank Sludge-Iron 500 I-J.2 Collection, Storage, withinSludge Kg/Month factory premIses and

Transportation and finaldisposal at common TSDFbys M/s.BEIL.

The authorization is granted to operate a facility for collection, storage of Hazardous wastesat factory premises, transportation and disposal to TSDF by Mis. BElL & incineration at anycommon incinerator.The authorization shall be in force for a period up to date 05/11/2018.The Industry shall have to obtain all prior permissions form competent authority with

reference to end lultimate disposal of each type to waste including, NOC from concern stateAuthority for interstate transportations of the Hazardous Waste, as well as Authorizationfrom respective State PCBIPCe.The Industry shall have to comply with the specific condition of the terms and condition ofHazardous waste (M.H & TM) Ruls. 2008 given in Annerure-A.The authorization is subject to the conditions stated below and such other conditions as maybe specified in the rules from time to time under the Environment (Protection) Act-1986.The application shall have to comply with the CPCB guidelines for co processing of

incinerable waste as well as the guideline of Transportation of waste .The applicant shallhave to up load Records I Real time data ,of the same and shall have to be displayedinvariably by the unit online ,on their server and Xgn.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AUTHORISATION

The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act - 1986and the rules made there under.The authorization shall be produced for inspection at the request of an officer authorized bythe Gujarat Pollution Control Board.The persons authorized shall not rent, lend, sell, transfer of otherwise transport thehazardous wastes without obtaining prior permission of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.

Any unauthorized change in personnel, equipment or working conditions as mentioned in theauthorization order by the persons authorized shall constitute a breach of this authorization.It is the duty of the authorized person to take prior permission of the Gujarat PollutionControl Board to close down the facility.


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Sector 10-A Gandhinagar 382 010Phone (079) 23226295Fax (079) 23232156Website wwwgpcbgovin

An application for the renewal of an authorization shall be made as laid down in rule 5 (6)( ii).Industry shall have to display the relevant information with regard to hazardous waste asindicated in the Court's order in W.P. No. 657 of 1995 dated 14th October 2003.Industry shall have to display on-line data outside the main factory gate with regard toand nature of hazardous chemicals being handled in the plant, including waste water andair emission and solid hazardous waste generated within the factory premises.

7 GENERAL CONDITIONS:-

7.1 Any change in personnel, equipment or working conditions as mentioned in the consentsformlorder should immediately be intimated to this Board.

7.2 Applicant shall also comply with the general conditions given in annexure 1.7.3 The arrangement shall be made in each plant for drainage in such a way that all the

quantity of effluent shall be taken to the central effluent treatment plant and no untreatedwaste water from any plant shall be discharged within the premises.

7.4 There shall be continuous flow recording devices for each plant to record the individualplant effluent going to the effluent treatment plant. There shall also be continuous flowrecording devices at the inlet and outlet of the effluent treatment plant.

7.5 The Board reserves the right to review and lor revoke the consent andl or make variations inthe conditions which the Board deems fit at any later date taking into consideration thecircumstances, in accordance with Section 27 of the Act.

7.6 In case of change of management the name and address of the new Directors shallimmediately be intimated to the GPCB.

7.7 The consent granted shall lapse at any time if any parameters or any condition of thisconsent order are not complied with.

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GUJARAT CHEMICAL PORT TERMINAL COMPANY LIMITED

CCA SIX MOTHLY COMPLIANCE REPORT

CCA No: 60008 dated 05.03.2014

Name of the Establishment Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited, Plot No‐06, GIDC Dahej, PO‐ Lakhigam, Tal‐ Vagra, Dist‐ Bharuch, PIN‐ 392130.

Consent Order No. & Date CCA No: 60008 dated 05.03.2014

Reporting period of Half Yearly Compliance

Jan 2018 to June 2018

S.No. Cond. No.

Sub Cond. No.

Conditions Compliance Status

1 - - Consent Order No : 60008 Noted

2 - - The consent under Water Act -1974 shall be valid up to 05/11/2018 & The consent under Air Act - 1981,and Authorization under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 shall be valid up to 05/11/2018. for receipt, storage and dispatch of enlisted chemicals (Unit is a facility provider for import / export of liquid chemicals).

Noted

3 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

3.1 - Applicant shall strictly comply/fulfill with all the conditions stipulated by competent authority in the order of Environmental Clearance issued vide letter no. SEIAA/GUJ/EC/6(b) & 7(e)/37/2009 dated-09/05/2009 & SEIAA/GUJ/EC/6(b) & 7 (e) /34/2011 dated 17/02/2011.

Complied. Regular submission of compliance report is being made to the MoEF and GPCB. The previous submission receipt is attached at Annexure-1.

4 CONDITIONS UNDER WATER ACT

4.1 - The quantity of total water consumption shall not exceed 800 KL/day. (Break up as below).

There is no increase in the existing water consumption. Details of average water consumption during the last 3 FY is – 2015-16: 703 KL 2016-17: 733 KL 2017-18: 652 KL

a) Domestic : 50 KL/day. b) Industrial : 300 KL/day. c) Gardening : 450 KL/day

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4.2 - The quantity of total waste water generation shall not exceed 165 KL/Day (Break up as below)

There is no increase in the domestic and industrial waste water generation from the consented quantities.

Details of wastewater generated during the last 3 years are-

FY Domestic (KL)

Industrial (KL)

2015-16 35.30 32.0 2016-17 35.72 30.5 2017-18 35.33 31.0

a) Domestic : 40 KL/day. b) Industrial : 125 KL/day.

4.3 TRADE EFFLUENT

4.3.1 The industrial effluent shall conform to the standards norms.

ETP outlet is meeting the GPCB standards. Analysis report is attached at Annexure-2.

4.3.2 The effluent conforming to the above standards shall be discharged in too deep sea at a Point approved by the Board or shall be utilized on land for gardening/plantation within the industries premises only.

Guard pond outlet is being used for gardening/ plantation within premises.

4.3.3 Sewage shall be disposed of through septic tank/soak pit system or it shall be treated along with industrial effluent or it shall be treated separately to conform to the following standards and utilized on land for irrigation/plantation.

Septic tank/soak pit are provided for treatment and disposal of sewage. Total 19 and 22 Septic Tank and Soak Pit are provided respectively at Terminal.



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4.4 - The unit shall affix of water meters as per Section 4 (I) of the water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act - 1977 for the purpose of measuring and recording the quantity of water consumed at such places as may be required, within 15 days and it shall be presumed that the quantity indicated by the meter has been consumed by the industry until the contrary is proved.

Complied. Water flow meter has been fixed at the intake of GIDC water and other places of utilization. A photograph of such meter is attached for reference-

5 CONDITIONS UNDER AIR ACT

5.1 - The HSD shall be used as fuel in DG Set/Hot Water Generator.

HSD is being used in Emergency DGs and the monthly quantity is being uploaded on GPCB xng website.

5.2 - The flue gas emission through stack attached to boiler/furnace shall conform to the standards laid down by the board

Complied. DG Set stack emission monitoring has been carried out through MoEF&CC and NABL accredited laboratory. Monitoring report the reporting period is attached as Annexure-3.

5.3 - There shall be no process emission from

the manufacturing process as well as any other ancillary operation.

GCPTCL is a Port and Storage Terminal and its main activities involves handling of hazardous chemicals (i.e. receiving/dispatch and storage) in an enclosed system.

As no manufacturing activity is involved, no process gas emissions is envisaged.

At pressurized gantry, complete closed circuit process has been following for transfer of hazardous chemicals into tanker. For atmospheric loading of Acetic



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Acid, water scrubbing system is provided.

Complied. 5.4 - Ambient air quality within the premises of

the industry shall conform to the Standards

Ambient Air quality monitoring for the general parameters as prescribed in the CC & A is carried out through MoEF&CC and NABL accredited laboratory – M/s. Kadam Environmental Consultants,

Report of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring for the reporting period is attached as Annexure 4.

5.5 - The applicant shall operate industrial plant / air pollution control equipment very efficiently and continuously so that the gaseous emission always conforms to the standards specified in condition no.4.2 & 4.4 above.

Noted

5.6 - The consent to operate the industrial plant shall lapse if at any time the parameters of the gaseous emission are not within the tolerance limits specified in the condition no.4.2 & 4.4 above.

Noted, all the parameters are within limit.

5.7 - The applicant shall provide portholes, ladder, platform etc at chimney(s) for monitoring the air emissions and the same shall be open for inspection to/and for use of Board's staff. The chimney(s) vents attached to various sources of emission shall be designed by numbers such as S-I, S-2, etc. and these shall be painted/displayed to facilitate identification.

Complied, All required provisions have been provided for stack monitoring.

5.8 - The Industry shall take adequate measures for control of noise levels from its own sources within the premises so as to maintain ambient air quality standards in respect of noise: to less than 75 dB(a) during day time and 70 dB (A) during night time. Daytime is reckoned in between 6a.m. and I0 p.m. and nighttime is reckoned between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Complied & record maintained. Noise levels are conforming the standards stipulated by GPCB. Adequate measures have been taken to control noise pollution like-

1. Noise suppression measures implemented wherever applicable like pumps are provided with muffler on exhaust, provision of an enclosure etc.



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2. Standard Maintenance Practices (SMP) is in place for conducting Preventive Maintenance (PM) of machinery like pumps, compressors, blowers etc. includes lubrication/alignment/abnormal noise etc. PM requirement is integrated in SAP.

The noise monitoring report is attached at Annexure-5.

5.9 - The applicant shall install continuous /online monitoring system on the stacks for the parameters such as PM,S02, .H2S, CS2, HF,HC etc.

Noted.

6 AUTHORISATION FOR THE MANAGEMENT & HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTES Form-2 {See rule 3 (c) & 5 (5)}

6.1 - Number of authorization: AWH- 60008. Noted

6.2 - MIS. GUJARAT CHEMICAL PORT TERMINAL CO LTD. (FORMERLY GUJARAT CHEMICAL CORPORATION) is hereby granted an authorization to operate facility for following hazardous wastes on the premises situated at Plot No - 6,GIDC - Dahej, PO - Lakhigam, Tal - Vagra, Dist - Bharuch

Noted

6.3 - The authorization is granted to operate a facility for collection, storage of Hazardous wastes at factory premises, transportation and disposal to TSDF by M/s. BElL & incineration at any common incinerator.

Noted, Hazardous waste are being disposed to M/s BEIL incinerator situated at Ankleswar by following 6 copy online Manifest system at GPCB xgn site. Waste oil is being sent to recycler. The details of hazardous waste disposal are available at GPCB website.

6.4 - The authorization shall be in force for a period up to date 05/11/2018.

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6.5 - The Industry shall have to obtain all prior permissions form competent authority with reference to end/ ultimate disposal of each type to waste including, NOC from concern state Authority for interstate transportations of the Hazardous Waste, as well as Authorization from respective State PCB/PCC.

Noted and complied. Hazardous waste are being disposed in Gujarat state only.

6.6 - The Industry shall have to comply with the specific condition of the terms and condition of Hazardous waste (M.H & TM) Rules. 2008 given in Annexure-A.

GCPTCL strictly comply with rules and regulation with regards to handling and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with hazardous waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) rules 2008,

AUTHORIZATION –

GCPTCL had obtained authorization from GPCB for collection, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste vide CC & A order no. AWH- 60008 dated 05.03.2017, valid up to 05.11.2018.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION –

The hazardous wastes generated is being disposed in an environment friendly manner to the GPCB authorized agency/recycler i.e. M/s. BEIL, M/s. Bombay Barrel (for the reporting period).

HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE FACILITY –

Centralized hazardous waste storage facility with impervious bottom and leachate collection arrangement has been provided within the Terminal premises. A photograph is attached herewith for reference.



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6.7 - The authorization is subject to the

conditions stated below and such other conditions as may be specified in the rules from time to time under the Environment (Protection) Act-1986.

Noted

6.8 - The application shall have to comply with the CPCB guidelines for co processing of incinerable waste as well as the guideline of transportation of waste .The applicant shall have to up load Records I Real time data of the same and shall have to be displayed invariably by the unit online on their server and Xgn.

Complied. All the disposal record have been uploaded on GPCB Xgn site.

6.9 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AUTHORISATION

6.9.1 The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act - 1986 and the rules made there under.

Complied.

6.9.2 The authorization shall be produced for inspection at the request of an officer authorized by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.

Noted, will be produced to inspecting authority.

6.9.3 The persons authorized shall not rent, lend, sell, transfer of otherwise transport the hazardous wastes without obtaining prior permission of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.

Noted and complied.

6.9.4 Any unauthorized change in personnel, equipment or working conditions as mentioned in the authorization order by the persons authorized shall constitute a breach of this authorization.

Noted.



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6.9.5 It is the duty of the authorized person to take prior permission of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board to close down the facility.

Noted.

6.9.6 An application for the renewal of an authorization shall be made as laid down in rule 5 (6) ( ii).

Noted. An application will be submitted well in advance for renewal of this consent before 05/11/2018 to GPCB.

6.9.7 Industry shall have to display the relevant information with regard to hazardous waste as indicated in the Court's order in W.P. No. 657 of 1995 dated 14th October 2003.

Noted

6.9.8 Industry shall have to display on-line data outside the main factory gate with regard to and nature of hazardous chemicals being handled in the plant, including waste water and air emission and solid hazardous waste generated within the factory premises.

Noted & Complied. The requisite boards have been displayed at the main gate.

7 GENERAL CONDITIONS

7.1 - Any change in personnel, equipment or working conditions as mentioned in the consents form /order should immediately be intimated to this Board.

Noted

7.2 - Applicant shall also comply with the general conditions given in annexure 1.

Noted

7.3 - The arrangement shall be made in each plant for drainage in such a way that all the quantity of effluent shall be taken to the central effluent treatment plant and no untreated waste water from any plant shall be discharged within the premises.

Complied. Close drain system (OWS/PWS) – independent of domestic waste and storm water drainage is provided across the Terminal area which is connected to ETP.

7.4 - There shall be continuous flow recording devices for each plant to record the individual plant effluent going to the effluent treatment plant. There shall also be continuous flow recording devices at the inlet and outlet of the effluent treatment plant.

Complied. Flow meters have been provided at the outlet of ETP.

7.5 - The Board reserves the right to review and / or revoke the consent and/ or make variations in the conditions which the Board deems fit at any later date taking into consideration the circumstances, in accordance with Section 27 of the Act.

Noted.



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7.6 - In case of change of management the name and address of the new Directors shall immediately be intimated to the GPCB.

Noted.

7.7 - The consent granted shall lapse at any time if any parameters or any condition of this consent order are not complied with.

Noted.

Annexure – VI: Point wise response to the representation submitted by Conservation Action Trust to EAC (Infra-2), MoEFCC.

1. The project is planned within the existing GCPTCL site which is within the declared

Industrial Area by GIDC and the jetty is within the port limits notified by GMB. Details

regarding mangroves and mudflats are covered in the Chapter on Baseline Environment.

2. M/s GCPTCL is a commercial port operational since 2000 and the port area lies within the

port limits notified by Gujarat maritime Board. The EIA study for proposed expansion is

done as per the ToR issued by MoEFCC dtd. 6th July, 2017.

3. The effluent generated will be treated and used for raising the greenbelt after meeting the

norms specified by SPCB. The activities of the project are within notified areas of GMB &

GIDC and no change in land use envisaged.

4. The proposed project expansion is a part of expansion for existing GCPTCL facility. M/s

GCPTCL is a commercial port terminal operational since year 2000 to meet the cargo

handling and storage demand for its promoter companies and customers.

5. The ToR for the project has been granted by MoEFCC dtd. 6th July, 2017.Mangroves

related information is included in baseline chapter and CRZ mapping carried out by

authorized agencies.

6. The ToR for the project has been granted by MoEFCC dtd. 6th July, 2017. Only permissible

activities as per CRZ notification will be carried out.

7. The ToR for the project has been granted by EAC, MoEFCC after due diligence process

through ToR meeting for scoping of the project including CRZ aspects. .

8. The hazardous waste from the proposed project will also be disposed off in line with the

requirements specified under Hazardous and other wastes (Management and

Transboundary) Movement Rules, 2016 and no adverse impacts envisaged..

9. There is no reclamation of forest area proposed. Scientific Leveling of project site will not

impact the natural drainage as proper drainage will be provided for the facility.

10. The said forest land was appraised in all aspects for diversion and the Stage – I approval

has been granted by MoEFCC thereafter.

11. The compensatory afforestation scheme was a part of the submitted application appraised

for diversion for forest land.

12. The compensatory afforestation area is as per the statutory permissible norms under

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

13. The product handling equipment’s are designed to avoid spillages thereby seepages

during operations. The risk assessment if any is a part of TOR issued by MoEFCC and

diligently carried out.

14. The item No: 21 of Form – I covers all sought details regarding Forest area and approval

15. As per TOR the impact assessment due to proposed project activities and proposed

mitigation has been addressed in the EIA report.

16. The dredging related aspects are duly addressed in the EIA report.

17. The details of capital as well as maintenance dredging and disposal are covered in the

EIA report.

18. The impact assessment covers aspects related to shoreline changes.

19. Construction material viz stones, aggregates, sand/soil etc. will be sourced from Govt.

approved vendors/quarries as per the quantification arrived in the detailed engineering

stage of the project.

20. The comprehensive EIA study has been done for the project and application for public

hearing will also be made for the project.

21. The details of the products to be handled and the risk associated is a part of EIA.

22. Cargo handling and related impacts is included in the EIA report. There is no

activity/construction proposed in mangrove and mudflat area.

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