UPDATED FORM – I

For

EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE(MOEF & CC EC letter No. J-11011/901/2008- IA II (I) dated

October 5th, 2010)

Expansion of Pig Iron production0.144 to 0.216 MTPA

ByInstallation of 33 m3 Capacity Sinter Plant.

AtParamenahally Village, Hiriyur Taluk Chitradurga

District, Karnataka

by

VSL STEELS LIMITED

May 2017

Prepared By

< B.S. ENVI-TECH (P) LTD.,Secunderabad – 500 017

FORM – I

FORM 1(As Per New Notification of Mo.E.F dated 1-12-2009 vide SO 3067 (E))

BASIC INFORMATIONS. No Item Details

1 Name of the Project/s VSL STEELS LIMITED2 S. No. in the schedule 3 (a)3 Proposed capacity/ area/ length/

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

Increase in Pig Iron Production0.144 to 0.216 MTPAEC obtained : J-11011/901/2008- IA II(I) dated October 5th, 2010

4 New/ expansion/ modernization Extension of Validity of EnvironmentalClearance

5 Existing capacity/ Area etc. Pig Iron Production – 0.144 MTPA

6 Category of Project i.e ‘A’ or ‘B’ A7 Does it attract the general condition? If

yes please specify.No

8 Does it attract the specific condition? Ifyes please specify.

No

9 LocationPlot/ Survey/ Khasra No Survey No.: List enclosed in Annexure-

IVillage ParamenahallyTehsil HiriyurDistrict ChitradurgaState Karnataka

10 Nearest railway station/ airport alongwith distance in Kms.

Rly. Stn. – None within 10 km.Bangalore Air port–167.0 km

11 Nearest town, city, district head quartersalong with distance in kms.

Town : Hiriyur - 7.2 kmDist HQ: Chitradurga – 60 km.

12 Village panchayaths, Zilla parishad,Municipal Corporation, Local body(Complete postal addresses withtelephone nos to be given)

Villages – ParamenahallyHiriyur MunicipalityChitradurga Zilla Parishad

13 Name of the applicant VSL Steels Limited.14 Registered address M/s VSL Steels Limited

Village Paramenahally, Taluka Hiriyur,District Chitradurga, Karnataka

15 Address for correspondence M/s VSL Steels LimitedVillage Paramenahally, Taluka Hiriyur,District Chitradurga, Karnataka

Name of the Applicant O Jafar KuttyDesignation (Owner /Partner/ CEO) Vice PresidentAddress M/s VSL Steels Limited

Village Paramenahally, Taluka Hiriyur,District Chitradurga, Karnataka

Pincode 577598E- mail vslsteels@yahoo.comTelephone no. 080-40811111/09342253516Fax no. 080-40811113

16 Details of Alternative sites examined, ifany location of these sites should beshown on a topo sheet.

Not Applicable

17 Interlinked projects None18 Whether separate application of

interlinked project has been submitted?Not Applicable

19 If yes, date of submission Not Applicable20 If no, reason21 Whether the proposal involves approval/

clearance under: if yes, details of thesame and their status to be given.(a) The Forest (Conservation)Act, 1980(b) The Wild Life (Protection)Act, 1972(c) The CRZ Notification, 1991

Nil

22 Whether there is any GovernmentOrder/ Policy relevant/ relating to thesite?

No

23 Forest land involved (hectares) Nil24 Whether there is any litigation pending

against the project and/or land in whichthe project is propose to be set up?

(a) Name of the court(b) Case No(c) Orders/ directions of the court, if

any and its relevance with theproposed project.

Nil

mailto:vslsteels@yahoo.com

(I) ACTIVITY1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions,

which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changesin water bodies, etc.)

S.No. Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities /rates, whereverpossible) with source ofinformation data

1.1 Permanent or temporary changein land use, land cover ortopography including increase inintensity of land use (withrespect to local land use plan)

No The total area of the plant is 77.05acres own land of VSL. 80 % of theSinter Plant erection proposed underexpansion is completed. All theequipment imported from China isavailable at site and waiting forinstallation.

Out of total area of 77.05 acres, plantand its utilities after expansion willoccupy an area of 31.123 acres.Balance area of 40.00 acres will bedeveloped under rainwaterharvesting and greenbelt as per theconditions imposed by statutoryagency while granting theenvironmental clearance for the pigiron plant.

No further change is anticipated.1.2 Clearance of existing land,

vegetation and buildings?No Not required.

1.3 Creation of new land uses? No No change in Industrial usage ofland.

1.4 Pre-construction investigationse.g. bore houses, soil testing?

No None.

1.5 Construction works? No New sinter plant is underconstruction. 80 % of the Sinter Planterection proposed under expansion iscompleted

1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works are involved asno structures are existing at presentin the mining lease area.

1.7 Temporary sites used forconstruction works or housing ofconstruction workers?

No Present site can accommodate them.

1.8 Above ground buildings,structures or earthworksincluding linear structures, cutand fill or excavations.

Yes New sinter plant will come up.

1.9 Underground works including No No underground works are involved.

mining or tunneling?1.10 Reclamation works? No None

1.11 Dredging? No None1.12 Offshore structures? No None1.13 Production and manufacturing

processes?Yes Sintering involves the heating of fine

iron ore with flux and coke fines orcoal to produce a semi-molten massthat solidifies into porous pieces ofsinter with the size and strengthcharacteristics necessary for feedinginto the blast furnace. Moistened

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods ormaterials?

Yes Covered sheds are provided

1.15 Facilities for treatment ordisposal of solid waste or liquideffluents?

Yes Slag gets generated and is tappedfrom bottom.

This is disposed to cement plants orused for construction purpose

1.16 Facilities for long term housing ofoperational workers?

No Not required ..Good housing facilitiesare available nearby.

1.17 New road, rail or sea trafficduring construction or operation?

No None

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne orother transport infrastructureincluding new or altered routesand stations, ports, airports etc?

No None

1.19 Closure or diversion of existingtransport routes or infrastructureleading to changes in trafficmovements?

No None

1.20 New or diverted transmissionlines or pipelines?

No Not Applicable

1.21 Impoundment, damming,culverting, realignment or otherchanges to the hydrology ofwatercourses or aquifers?

No None

1.22 Stream crossings? No None1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water

from ground or surface waters?Yes Present water consumption of the

plant is 400 m3/day and is met frombore wells. Additional waterrequirement of the plant afterexpansion is 150 m3/day.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or theland surface affecting drainage orrun-off?

No No water bodies are existing

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

No Not required

1.26 Long-term dismantling ordecommissioning or restorationworks?

No Not Applicable

1.27 Ongoing activity duringdecommissioning which couldhave an impact on theenvironment?

No None

1.28 Influx of people to an area ineither temporarily orpermanently?

Yes Due to the industrial activity, influxof people will be there.

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No alien species to be introduced1.30 Loss of native species or genetic

diversity?No Not applicable

1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such asland, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

S.No. Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities /rates, whereverpossible) with source ofinformation data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped oragricultural land (ha)

Yes No undeveloped land. 77.05 acres ofland is under industrial use.

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

Yes The total requirement of water afterexpansion is 550 m3/day and issourced from Ground.

2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Present Iron Ore – 219332 t/annumAfter expansion – 260827 t/annum

2.4 Construction material – stone,aggregates, sand/soil (expectedsource – MT)

Yes Cement – 400 tonsSand- 1200 m3.Stone- 1500 m3.

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No None2.6 Energy including electricity and

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

Yes 4 MW – Presently met from ourcaptive power plant (BF Gas Based)

2.7 Any other natural resources (useappropriate standard units)

No None

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials,which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raiseconcerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

S.No. Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (withapproximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source ofinformation data

3.1 Use of substances or materials,which are hazardous (as per MSIHC

No None.

rules) to human health or theenvironment (flora, fauna, and watersupplies)

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease oraffect disease vectors (e.g. insect orwater borne diseases)

No No diseases are caused.

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

Yes The Industry will bringimprovement in the socio-economic levels in thestudy area.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people whocould be affected by the project e.g.hospital patients, children, theelderly etc.,

No None

3.5 Any other causes No None

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation ordecommissioning (MT/month)

S.No.Information/Checklistconfirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (withapproximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No None4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or

commercial wastes)No None

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as perHazardous Waste managementRules)

Yes None from the area. However,the waste oil/used lead acidbatteries are considered asHazardous waste. The same willbe stored in the designatedstorage area in plant and will bedisposed as per rules.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Slag generation increases from36000 TPA to 71280 TPA withcommissioning of Sinter plantand use of sinter in blastfurnace

4.5 Surplus product No No surplus product will begenerated.

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludgefrom effluent treatment

Yes Sludge will be generated FromSTPThe domestic wastewater of 24m3/day & Wastewater arisingfrom sanitary and drinking istreated in sewage treatmentplant of 32M3 /day capacityand reused for gardening andgreen belt development.

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No demolition works areinvolved. Construction of sinterplant will not result in waste.80 % of the construction workis already completed

4.8 Redundant machinery orequipment

No At the time of abandonment ofthe machinery will be shiftedelsewhere.

4.9 Contaminated soils or othermaterials

No No contamination of soils isanticipated.

4.10 Agricultural wastes No None4.11 Other solid wastes No None

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

S.No. Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (withapproximate quantities/ rates,wherever possible) with sourceof information data

5.1 Emissions from combustion offossil fuels from stationary ormobile sources

Yes Coke will be used for firing ore& sinter.

5.2 Emissions from productionprocesses

Yes Particulate matter, sulphurdioxide and oxides of Nitrogenget generated.

5.3 Emissions from materials handlingincluding storage or transport

Yes Fugitive dust emissions aregenerated during handling of ore&coke .

5.4 Emissions from constructionactivities including plant andequipment

Yes Dust emissions for shortduration during construction ofsite services.

5.5 Dust or odours from handling ofmaterials including constructionmaterials, sewage and waste

No None

5.6 Emissions from incineration ofwaste

No No incineration activities areinvolved.

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

No No open air burning is proposedexcept for blasting.

5.8 Emissions from any other sources No None

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No.Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities/ rates, whereverpossible) with source ofinformation data

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

Yes The major noise generating sourcesof the plant are sinter crusher andscreening plant. The operation of theequipments will generate noise level

ranging between 75 to 80 dB (A).

6.2 From industrial or similarprocesses

No None

6.3 From construction or demolition No None6.4 From blasting or piling No None6.5 From construction or operational

trafficYes Construction equipment operation -

80-85 dB(A)6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No No lighting or cooling systems are

involved except general lighting forillumination.

6.7 From any other sources No None

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants intothe ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters orthe sea:

S.No. Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/NoDetails thereof (withapproximate quantities/rates,wherever possible) withsource of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use orspillage of hazardous materials

No None

7.2 From discharge of sewage or othereffluents to water or the land(expected mode and place ofdischarge)

Yes The domestic wastewater of 24m3/day & Wastewater arisingfrom sanitary and drinking istreated in sewage treatmentplant of 32 M3 /day capacityand reused for greenbeltdevelopment.

7.3 By deposition of pollutantsemitted to air into the land or intowater

Yes Dust emitted will be suppressedby water sprinkling

7.4 From any other sources No None7.5 Is there a risk of long term build

up of pollutants in theenvironment from thesesources?

No Not Applicable

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

S.No.

Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/NoDetails thereof (withapproximate quantities/ rates,wherever possible) with sourceof information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etcfrom storage, handling, use orproduction of hazardoussubstances

No None

8.2 From any other causes No None8.3 Could the project be affected by

natural disasters causingenvironmental damage (e.g. floods,earthquakes, landslides, cloudburstetc)?

No The project is not likely beaffected by natural disasterscausing environmental damagewith respect to floods as there isno nalla / river in the area.Project area is located inseismic zone – II / which is notvery active and will not beaffected by earth quakes.No damage due to landslide willbe there as the site is notlocated in a hilly terrain.

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development)which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulativeimpacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S. No.Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (withapproximate quantities/ rates,wherever possible) with source ofinformation data

9.1 Lead to development ofsupporting facilities, ancillarydevelopment or developmentstimulated by the project whichcould have impact on theenvironment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure(roads, power supply, waste orwaste water treatment, etc.)

• housing development

• extractive industries

• supply industries

• other

Yes The project would bring followingbenefits to the people of thesurrounding villages:

Generation of employment andimproved standard of living;

Establishment of small andmedium scale engineeringancillaries, industries withcascading direct/ indirectemployment opportunities;

Increased revenue to the stateby way of royalty, taxes andduties;

Improved green cover;

Superior communication andtransport facilities etc.

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

No None

the environment9.3 Set a precedent for later

developmentsYes Development of good landscape,

water reservoir, green beltdevelopment.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due toproximity to other existing orplanned projects with similareffects

No None

(II) ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY

S.No. Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance(within 15 km.)Proposed projectlocation boundary

1 Areas protected under internationalconventions, national or locallegislation for their ecological,landscape, cultural or other relatedvalue

None -

2 Areas which are important orsensitive for ecological reasons -Wetlands, watercourses or otherwater bodies, coastal zone,biospheres, mountains, forests

Vedavati River

Vanivilasa SagarRight BankCanal

Vanivilasa SagarLeft Bank Canal

Vanivilasa Sagar

Uduvalli Lake

BagganaduState Forest

GaudanahalliState Forest

Mari KanaveState Forest

Lakki Halli StateForest

0.8 km - W

0.6 km - W

1.0 km - WNW

8.4 km - WSW

2.6 km - SE

10.7 km - ESE

4.7 km – SE

3.0 km – SW

10.4 km - NW

3 Areas used by protected, importantor sensitive species of flora or faunafor breeding, nesting, foraging,resting, over wintering, migration

None -

4 Inland, coastal, marine orunderground waters

None -

5 State, National boundaries None -

6 Routes or facilities used by the publicfor access to recreation or othertourist, pilgrim areas

None -

7 Defense installations None -

8 Densely populated or built-up areaYes Hiriyur – 6.9 km

9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools,places of worship, community facilities)

Yes Hiriyur – 6.9 km

10 Areas containing important, highquality or scarce resources(ground water resources, surface

resources, forestry, agriculture,fisheries, tourism, minerals)

None None

11 Areas already subjected to pollution orenvironmental damage. (those whereexisting legal environmental standardsare exceeded)

No None

12 Areas susceptible to natural hazardwhich could cause the project topresent environmental problems

(earthquakes, subsidence, landslides,erosion, flooding or extreme oradverse climatic conditions)

None Area falls underSeismically (LeastActive ) Zone – II

“I hereby give under taking that the data and information given in theapplication and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and beliefand I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted isfound to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected andclearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Signature of the Applicant(Project proponent/Authorized signatory)Name O. JAFAR KUTTYDesignation Vice PresidentAddress M/s VSL Steels Limited

Village Paramenahally, Taluka Hiriyur,District Chitradurga, Karnataka