ENCLOSURE - I

ENCLOSURE - I

Minutes of 32nd meeting of Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) held during 20-22 December, 2017 at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, Ministry of Environment,

Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi - 3

Day 1: 20th December, 2017 32.1 Opening Remarks by the Chairman 32.2 Confirmation of the Minutes of the 31stMeeting of the EAC (Industry-2) held during 23-24 November 2017 at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi.

The EAC, having taken note that no comments were offered on the minutes of its 31st

meeting held on 23-24 November, 2017 at New Delhi, confirmed the same. 32.3 Environmental Clearance Agenda No.32.3.1 Synthetic Organic Chemicals (Bulk drugs/Cellulose based excipients) manufacturing unitby M/s FR Chem Pvt Ltd at Survey No. 47/1, 47/2, 47/3, 47/4, 47/5, Village Lakshmipura, Nandasan, Taluka Kadi, District Mehsana (Gujarat) - Environmental Clearance [IA/GJ/IND2/62465/2017, J-11011/43/2017-IA-II(I)] 32.3.1.1 The project proponent and their accredited consultant M/s Anand Environmental Consultants Pvt Ltd made a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project and informed that: (i) The proposal is for ‘Synthetic Organic Chemicals (Bulk drugs/Cellulose based excipients) manufacturing unit’ by M/s FR Chem Pvt Ltd at Survey No. 47/1, 47/2, 47/3, 47/4, 47/5, Village Lakshmipura (Nandasan), Taluka Kadi, District Mehsana (Gujarat). (ii) The project proposal was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) in its 21st EAC meeting held during 27-29 March, 2017 and recommended terms of reference (ToR) for the Project. The ToR has been granted by Ministry vide letter No.J-11011/43/2017-IA.II-(I) dated 30th May, 2017. (iii) All activities are listed at S.N 5(f) of the Schedule to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 under category 'A' and are appraised at Central Level by Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC). (iv) Land area for the proposed project is 19,316 m2. It is proposed to develop greenbelt in an area of 38% i.e., 7324 m2 out of total project area. (v) As per Form-1, there are no National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger/Elephant Reserves, Wildlife Corridors etc. lies within 10 km distance of the project site. Sabarmati is flowing at 27 km in the South East. (vi) The estimated project cost is Rs.15 crores. Total capital cost earmarked for pollution control measures is Rs.38 lakhs and the recurring cost (operation and maintenance) will be about Rs.10 lakhs per annum. Total Employment will be 29 persons. It has been proposed to allocate Rs.38 lakhs @ 2.5 % towards Corporate Social Responsibility.

Para no. ix of 25.4.3 at MOM of 25th EAC meeting

capacity to sustain the requirement of steam.

5 Point 4.10 Para no. x of 25.4.3 at MOM of 25th EAC meeting

Ash generation- 1.5 MT/Day Ash Generation - 2.6 MT/D

Due to increased capacity of boiler from 3 to 4 TPH

32.5.1.3 During deliberations, the Committee noted that the said ToR dated 11th August, 2017, neither mentions about the product details nor the utilities. Also, there is nothing mentioned in the ToR respect of water consumption and/or the effluent generation for which amendment has been sought. As such, there seems no rationale for amending the said ToR as proposed by the project proponent. 32.5.1.4 The Committee however, after deliberations, noted that product details and other salient features of the project, now proposed for amendment, actually should have been a part of the ToR. Considering the same, the Committee recommended for grant of revised ToR rather than amending the existing ToR on the above lines. Agenda No.32.5.2 Expansion of Sugar Factory from 5000 TCD to 7500 TCD (increase by 2500 TCD) and 30 MW co-gen plant of M/s Deshbhakt Ratnappa Kumbhar Panchganga Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd (D.B.R.K. Panchganga S.S.K. Ltd) leased unit of Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd, Ganganagar, Ichalkaranji, Taluka Hathkanangale, District Kolhapur (Maharashtra) - Amendment in ToR [IA/MH/IND2/62894/2017, IA-J-11011/116/2017-IAII(I)] 32.5.2.1 The proposal is for amendment in ToR granted by the Ministry vide letter dated 30th

August, 2017 to M/s Deshbhakt Ratnappa Kumbhar Panchganga Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd (D.B.R.K. Panchganga S.S.K. Ltd), leased unit of Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd, for the project ‘Expansion of Sugar Factory from 5000 TCD to 7500 TCD and 30 MW Co-generation Plant’ of Ganganagar, Ichalkaranji, Taluka Hathkanangale, District Kolhapur (Maharashtra). 32.5.2.2 The project proponent has requested for amendment in the ToR, with the details as under:

� The ToR was issued for expansion of sugar factory from 5000 TCD to 7500 TCD and 30 MW Co-gen plant, whereas the project proponent decided to go for expansion of sugar factory from 5000 TCD to 10,000 TCD instead of 5000 TCD to 7500 TCD due to ample cane availability in the command area. The project proponent has applied for sugar factory expansion only and not for co-gen plant.

Agenda No.32.5.2

Expansion of Sugar Factory from 5000 TCD to 7500 TCD (increase by 2500 TCD) and 30MW co-gen plant of M/s Deshbhakt Ratnappa Kumbhar Panchganga Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd (D.B.R.K. Panchganga S.S.K. Ltd) leased unit of Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd, Ganganagar, Ichalkaranji, Taluka Hathkanangale, District Kolhapur (Maharashtra) -Amendment in ToR

� As per the ToR obtained, the details of the products presently manufactured and after the proposed expansion were reported to be as under:-

Product & By-product

Existing (5000 TCD)

Expansion (2500 TCD)

Total (7500 TCD)

Sugar and Cogeneration Unit Sugar (MT/D) 650 325 975 Molasses(MT/D) 225 115 340 Bagasse (MT/D) 1500 750 2250 Press Mud (MT/D)

200 100 300

Electricity(MW) 30 -- 30

The details of the products presently manufactured and after the proposed revised expansion are reported to be as under:-

Product & By-product

Existing (5000 TCD)

Expansion (5000 TCD)

Total (10000 TCD)

Sugar and Cogeneration Unit Sugar (MT/D) 650 650 1300 Molasses(MT/D) 225 225 450 Bagasse (MT/D) 1500 1500 3000 Press Mud (MT/D)

200 200 400

Electricity(MW) 30 -- 30

� As per the ToR obtained, the total estimated cost of the project was Rs. 15.91 crores which would be revised as Rs.80.90 Crores.

� D.B.R.K. Panchganga S.S.K. Ltd is an agro-based industry. Effluent generated from sugar factory is treated in ETP. Further, the treated effluent is used for gardening in own premises. Here, the type of soil identified on site and in study area is loamy and the loading rate is 110 to 170 m3/ha/day as per MoEF&CC Notification dated 14th January, 2016. Considering loading rate of 140 m3/h/day, the area required for discharge of treated effluent is 6.35 ha. The existing green belt area is 8.91 ha. In addition to this, excess treated water if any could also be given to nearby farmers for irrigation as per their demand on land area of 28.25 ha. Hence, the implementation of ZLD for sugar factory will not be applicable.

32.5.2.3 The Committee, after deliberations, noted that the instant proposal for amendment in the ToR is due to the proposed increase in sugar production from 7500 TCD to 10,000 TCD. The proposal in fact, involves expansion of the sugar manufacturing plant and does not qualify for amendment. The proposal was, therefore, not recommended and the project proponent was asked to apply afresh for the proposed expansion of sugar production. Agenda No.32.5.3 Expansion of manufacturing of organic pigments (Copper Phthalo Cyanine Blue, Alpha Blue/CPC Blue, Mono Chloro CPC) by M/s A-one Phthalo Colors Pvt Ltd at Plot No. 808/A-1/3, Phase-III, GIDC Estate, Vapi, District Valsad (Gujarat) - Amendment in ToR [IA/GJ/IND2/58335/2016, J-11011/332/2016-IA II (I)] 32.5.3.1 The proposal is for amendment in ToR granted by the Ministry vide letter dated 14th February, 2017 to M/s A-one Phthalo Colors Pvt Ltd for the project ‘Expansion of manufacturing

32.5.2.3 The Committee, after deliberations, noted that the instant proposal for amendment inthe ToR is due to the proposed increase in sugar production from 7500 TCD to 10,000 TCD.The proposal in fact, involves expansion of the sugar manufacturing plant and does not qualify for amendment. The proposal was, therefore, not recommended and the project proponent was asked to apply afresh for the proposed expansion of sugar production.

ENCLOSURE - II