environment impact assessment report...

ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

OF PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE RESIN

& MELAMINE FORMALDEHYDE RESIN

MANUFACTURING UNIT

OF M/S. MERINO INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Located at:

Plot No. D2/CH/36

DAHEJ GIDC PHASE-II,

Dist. Bharuch,Gujarat

E- mail: [email protected]

Prepared by: Jyoti Om Chemical Research Center Pvt. Ltd.

Shed No. K- 1, 7705/2-4, GIDC Estate,

Ankleshwar- 393002, Dist: Bharuch, Gujarat.

Phone: (02646)220293, Fax: (02646) 239454

E mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

EIA OF M/s. MERINO INDUSTRIESLIMITED, GIDC, DAHEJ, BHARUCH.

INDEX List of Contents

Sr. No.

Contents Page No.

CHAPTER -1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PREFACE 1.1 1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT 1.1 1.3 JUSTIFICATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT & PROJECT

PROPONENT 1.2

1.3.1 JUSTIFICATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT 1.2 1.3.2 PROJECT PROPONENT 1.4 1.3.3 SIZE AND COST OF THE PROJECT 1.6 1.4 KEY INFORMATION OF PROJECT 1.6 1.4.1 NATURE OF THE PROJECT 1.6 1.4.2 PROJECT IMPLIMENTATION SCHEDULE 1.6 1.4.3 SIZE AND COST OF THE PROJECT 1.7 1.4.4 SITE SELECTION 1.8 1.4.5 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT 1.8 1.5 SALIENT FEATURES 1.12 1.6 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 1.13 1.7 SCOPE & OBJECTIVES OF THE EIA STUDY 1.13 1.8 STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT 1.14 1.9 TERMS OF REFERENCE AND ITS COMPLIANCE 1.16 CHAPTER - 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT 2.1 2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT 2.1 2.3 PRODUCT AND RAW MATERIAL DETAILS 2.1 2.3.1 DETAILS OF THE PRODUCT 2.1 2.3.2 DETAILS OF RAW MATERIAL 2.2 2.3.3 PRODUCT STORAGE & HANDLING 2.2 2.3.4 RAW MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING 2.3 2.3.5 TRANSPORTATION OF RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED

PRODUCTS 2.7

2.4 PROCESS DESCRIPTION 2.8 2.4.1 TECHNOLGY USED FOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS

AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE SAME 2.8

2.4.2 MANUFACTURING PROCESS 2.8 2.5 RESOURCE REQUIREMENT 2.11 2.5.1 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES (LAND) 2.11


Sr. No.

Contents Page No.

2.5.2 BUILDING 2.12 2.5.3 DETAILS OF FUEL AND ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION 2.12 2.5.4 DETAILS OF ENERGY DISTRIBUTION/UTILISATION 2.13 2.5.5 UTILITIES 2.13 2.5.6 MANPOWER 2.14 2.5.7 EQUIPMENTS/MACHINERIES 2.14 2.5.8 WATER REQUIREMENT 2.15 2.6 GASEOUS EMISSION 2.16 2.6.1 FLUE GAS EMISSION 2.17 2.6.2 PROCESS GAS EMISSION 2.17 CHAPTER - 3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.1 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF STUDY AREA 3.1 3.3 WINDROSE 3.3 3.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT 3.4 3.4.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY (AAQ) 3.4 3.4.1.1 LOCATION OF AAQ MONITORING STATIONS 3.5 3.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT 3.9 3.5.1 GROUND WATER 3.10 3.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 3.20 3.7 SOIL 3.23 3.7.1 BASELINE DATA 3.23 3.8 LAND USE PATTERNS 3.26 3.8.1 METHOD OF DATA PREPARATION 3.26 3.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 3.30 3.9.1 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 3.30 3.9.2 FLORA 3.30 3.9.3 FAUNA 3.33 3.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 3.34 3.10.1 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA WITHIN THE REGION OF

INTEREST 3.34

3. 10.2 LITERACY RATE 3.36 3.11.3 OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE 3.38 3.11.4 BASIC AMENITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE 3.45 CHAPTER - 4 IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS 4.1 INTRODUCTION 4.1 4.2 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACT 4.2 4.3 PREDICTION AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT 4.9 4.3.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT 4.9


Sr. No.

Contents Page No.

4.3.1.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS 4.9 4.3.1.2 OPERATIONAL PHASE IMPACTS 4.9 4.3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT 4.10 4.3.2.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS 4.10 4.3.2.2 OPERATION PHASE IMPACTS 4.10 4.3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 4.10 4.3.3.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS 4.10 4.3.3.2 OPERATIONAL PHASE IMPACTS 4.11 4.3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT 4.11 4.3.4.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS 4.11 4.3.4.1.1 LAND USE 4.11 4.3.4.1.2 TOPOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND SOILS 4.11 4.3.4.1.3 POPULATION DISPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION 4.11 4.3.4.1.4 LAND POLLUTION 4.12 4.3.4.2 OPERATIONAL PHASE IMPACTS 4.12 4.3.5 ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 4.14 4.3.5.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS 4.14 4.3.5.2 OPERATIONAL PHASE IMPACTS 4.14 4.3.6 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES 4.14 4.3.6.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS & OPERATION PHASE

IMPACTS 4.14

4.3.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT 4.15 4.3.7.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS 4.15 4.3.7.1.1 POPULATION 4.15 4.3.7.1.2 EMPLOYMENT 4.15 4.3.7.1.3 TRANSPORTATION 4.15 4.3.7.2 OPERATION PHASE IMPACTS 4.16 4.3.7.2.1 POPULATION 4.16 4.3.7.2.2 EMPLOYMENT 4.16 4.3.7.2.3 TRANSPORTATION 4.16 4.3.7.2.4 IMPACT DUE TO FIRE ACCIDENT 4.16 4.3.7.2.5 IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH 4.16 4.3.7.2.6 ACCIDENT HAZARD AND SAFETY 4.16 4.4 IMPACT MATRIX 4.17 CHAPTER - 5 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM 5.1 INTRODUCTION 5.1 5.2 OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 5.1 5.3 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE OF MONITORING

MEASURES 5.2


Sr. No.

Contents Page No.

5.4 POLLUTION MONITORING AND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

5.2

5.4.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING 5.3 5.4.2 STACK MONITORING 5.3 5.4.3 NOISE MONITORING 5.3 5.4.4 WATER AND WASTE WATER QUALITY MONITORING 5.3 5.4.5 MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES 5.4 5.5 COST PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES 5.4 5.5.1 COST ESTIMATES 5.3 CHAPTER -6 QUANTITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 6.1 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 6.1 6.2 INTRODUCTION TO RISK ASSESSMENT 6.2 6.2.1 OBJECTIVES OF RISK ASSESSMENT 6.2 6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT 6.8 6.3.1 QUALITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT 6.8 6.3.2 QUANTITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT 6.15 6.3.2.1 CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS 6.15 6.3.2.2 DAMAGE CRITERIA 6.15 6.3.2.3 ASSUMPTIONS FOR CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS 6.17 6.3.2.4 SOFTWARE USED FOR CALCULATIONS 6.18 6.3.2.5 SCENARIOS CONSIDERED FOR CONSEQUENCE

ANALYSIS 6.18

6.4 COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS Flash Fire and UVCE Scenarios:

6.25

6.5 OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / RECOMMENDATIONS 6.26 6.5.1 PROPOSED SAFETY/CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE

the risk of fire, explosion and toxic release: 6.26

6.5.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS 6.28 6.5.3 RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE FUGITIVE

EMISSIONS: 6.29

6.5.4 FIRE CONTROL PLAN 6.29 6.5.5 ANTIDOTES DETAILS 6.30 6.5.6 DO’S& DON’TS 6.31 6.5.7 WAYS TO MINIMIZE THE MANUAL HANDLING OF THE

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS: 6.33

6.6 ON-SITE / OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN 6.33 6.6.1 DEFINING THE NATURE/LEVEL OF EMERGENCY 6.34 6.6.2 OBJECTIVES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 6.34


Sr. No.

Contents Page No.

6.6.3 STRUCTURE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 6.35 6.6.3.1 SITE MAIN CONTROLLER 6.35 6.6.3.2 ROLE OF INCIDENT CONTROLLER AND DEPUTY

INCIDENT CONTROLLER 6.36

6.6.3.3 KEY PERSONNELS 6.37 6.6.3.4 ESSENTIAL WORKERS 6.38 6.6.3.5 ASSEMBLY POINT 6.39 6.6.3.6 EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTER 6.39 6.6.3.7 FIRE CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS (FIRE FIGHTING, GAS

LEAK CONTROL AND RESCUE OPERATION) 6.40

6.6.3.8 MEDICAL SERVICES 6.41 6.6.3.9 ROLE OF SECURITY IN-CHARGE (SECURITY OFFICER) 6.41 6.6.3.10 ROLE OF MUTUAL-AID MEMBERS 6.42 6.6.3.11 OTHER ARRANGEMENTS 6.42 6.6.4 COMMMUNICATION SYSTEM 6.43 6.6.4.1 RAISING THE ALARM 6.43 6.6.4.2 DECLARING THE MAJOR EMERGENCY 6.43 6.6.4.3 TELEPHONE MESSAGES 6.44 6.6.4.4 COMMUNICATION OF EMERGENCY & STATUTORY

INFORMATIONCOMMUNICATION OF EMERGENCY 6.44

6.6.5.1 EMERGENCY TIME ACTIVITIES 6.45 6.6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAMME 6.48 6.6.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 6.48 6.6.2 HOSPITAL FACILITIES/FACTORY MEDICAL OFFICER&

OHC 6.48

6.6.3 AMBULANCE VAN&FIRST AID BOX 6.48 6.6.4 PLAN FOR PERIODIC MEDICAL CHECKUP 6.48 6.6.5 DETAILS OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH IMPACTS AND

SAFETY HAZARDS 6.49

6.6.6 DETAILS OF WORK PLACE AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING PLAN

6.49

6.6.7 MONITORING OF THE OCCUPATIONAL INJURY & IT’S IMPACT ON WORKERS

6.50

6.6.8 PROVISION OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST & HEALTH EVALUATION OF WORKERS

6.50

6.6.9 SAFETY TRAININGS & MOCK DRILLS 6.51 CHAPTER- 7 PROJECT BENEFIT 7.1 SOCIO ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES 7.1 7.2 OTHER TRANGIBELE BENEFITS 7.1


Sr. No.

Contents Page No.

7.3 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL 7.1 7.4 ACTION PLAN FOR BUDGETARY ALLOCATION 7.2 CHAPTER- 8 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 8.1 INTRODUCTION 8.1 8.2 AIM AND OBJECTIVE 8.1 8.3 ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) 8.2 8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 8.2 8.5 ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES 8.3 8.6 IMPLEMENTATION 8.3 8.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL 8.4 8.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR

CONSTRUCTION PHASE 8.6

8.8.1 BASIC ENGINEERING CONTROL MEASURES 8.6 8.8 (A) AIR ENVIRONMENT 8.7 8.8.1 (A).1

FUGITIVE EMISSION 8.9

8.9 WATER ENVIRONMENT 8.10 8.10 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 8.10 8.11 LAND ENVIRONMENT 8.11 8.11.1 RAW MATERIAL & PRODUCT STORAGE AREA 8.11 8.11.2 HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL 8.12 8.12 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 8.13 8.12.1 SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 8.14 8.13 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT 8.14 8.13.1 RAIN WATER HARVESTING SCHEME 8.16 8.13.2 VEHICULAR POLLUTION CONTROL 8.16 8.13.3 BUDGETORY PROVISION PROPOSED FOR

ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES 8.16

8.13.4. HEALTH AND SAFETY 8.17 8.14 CLEANER PRODUCTION 8.18 CHAPTER- 9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 9.1 INTRODUCTION 9.1 9.1.1 LOCATION 9.1 9.1.2 INVESTMENT 9.1 9.1.3 INFRASTRCTURE FACILITES 9.1 9.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 9.1 9.2.1 NEED FOR THE PROJECT 9.1 9.2.2 PRODUCTION AND RAW MATERIAL 9.2 9.2.3 RESOURES REQUIREMENT 9.2


Sr. No.

Contents Page No.

9.2.4 POLLUTION POTENTIAL SCENARIO 9.3 9.3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS 9.3 9.3.1 STUDY AREA INCLUDED IN ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 9.3 9.3.2 CLIMATE OF THE STUDY AREA 9.3 9.3.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 9.4 9.3.4 WATER QUALITY 9.4 9.3.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 9.4 9.3.6 SOIL 9.4 9.3.7 LAND USE OF THE STUDY AREA 9.5 9.3.8 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 9.5 9.4 IDENTIFICATION &ASSESSMENTOF IMPACT 9.5 9.4.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT 9.5 9.4.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT 9.5 9.4.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 9.6 9.4.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT 9.6 9.4.5 ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 9.6 9.4.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT 9.6 9.4.7 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES 9.6 9.5 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME 9.7 9.6 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

PLAN 9.7

9.7 PROJECT BENEFITS 9.7 9.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 9.7 9.8.1 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL 9.8 9.8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR

CONSTRUCTION PHASE 9.8

9.8.3 ENVIRONMENT FOR MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR OPERATIONAL PHASE AIR

9.9

9.8.5 CONCLUSION 9.11


LIST OF TABLES Table No.

Table Name Page No.

CHAPTER -1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 LIST OF PRODUCT 1.3 1.2 LIST OF DIRECTOR WITH ADDRESS 1.4 1.3 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 1.7 1.4 CAPITAL COST PROJCTION 1.7 1.5 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE 1.12 1.6 STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT 1.14 1.7 TOR GIVEN BY SEAC, GUJARAT 1.16 1.8 ADDITIONAL TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) GIVEN BY

SEIAA/SEAC, GUJARAT 1.23

CHAPTER - 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 LIST OF PRODUCTS 2.1 2.2 LIST OF PRODUCT WITH RAW MATERIAL

CONSUMPTION 2.2

2.3 DETAILS OF PRODUCT STORAGE 2.3 2.4 DETAILS OF RAW MATERIAL STORAGE 2.4 2.5 CHARACTERISTICSOF PRODUCT AND RAW MATERIAL 2.5 2.6 CHARACTERISTICSOF RAW MATERIAL 2.6 2.7 DETAILS OF RAW MATERIAL SOURCE AND METHOD OF

TRANSPORTATION 2.7

2.8 DETAILS OF LAND BREAKUP AREA 2.12 2.9 APPROXIMATE REQUIREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS 2.12

2.10 FUEL CONSUMPTION & ELECTICITY CONSUMPTION 2.13 2.11 ENERGY REQUIREMENT 2.13 2.12 MAN POWER REQUIREMENT 2.14 2.13 DETAILS OF EQUIPMENTS AND MACHINERIES 2.14 2.14 DETAILS OF WATER CONSUMPTION 2.15 2.16 HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION 2.17 CHAPTER - 3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS 3.1 LOCATION IN 10 KM RADIUS STUDY CIRCLE 3.2

3.2 MICRO METROLOGICAL DATA 3.3 3.3 DETAILS OF SAMPLING LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR

QUALITY MONITORING 3.5

3.4 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STATUS OF STUDY AREA 3.7 3.5 METHOD OF ANALYSIS 3.9 3.6 DETAILS OF SAMPLING LOCATION OF GROUND WATER

MONITORING 3.11


Table No.

Table Name Page No.

3.7 WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS (GROUNDWATER SOURCES)

3.13

3.8 DETAILS OF SAMPLING LOCATION OF SURFACE WATER MONITORING

3.16

3.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 3.20 3.7 SOIL 3.23 3.7.1 BASELINE DATA 3.23 3.8 DETAILS OF SAMPLING LOCATION OF SURFACE WATER

MONITORING 3.16

3.9 CPCB WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR SURFACE WATER 3.16 3.10 WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS (SURFACE WATER

SOURCES) 3.19

3.11 AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS 3.22 3.12 AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING RESULTS 3.22 3.13 APPLICABLE NOISE STANDARDS 3.23 3.14 LOCATIONS OF SOIL QUALITY MONITORING WITH

RESPECT TO THE PROJECT SITE 3.23

3.15 PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF SOIL SAMPLES 3.25 3.16 AREAS UNDER DIFFERENT LANDUSE 3.28 3.17 LIST OF FLORA 3.31 3.18 LIST OF FAUNA 3.33 3.19 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA 3.34 3.20 POPULATION DENSITY & SEX RATIO 3.36 3.21 LITERACY RATE WITHIN 10 KM RADIAL DISTANCE OF

STUDY AREA LITERACY RATE OF VAGRA (TALUKA) AND BHARUCH (DISTRICT)

3.36

3.22 LITERACY RATE WITHIN 10 KM RADIAL DISTANCE OF STUDY AREA

3.36

3.23 OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE 3.39 3.24 DISTRIBUTION OF WORKERS 3.42 CHAPTER - 4 IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS 4.1 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT MATRIX (WITH MITIGATION

MEASURES) 4.18

4.2 CUMULATIVE IMPACT CHART 4.20 CHAPTER - 5 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM 5.1 IMPLEMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES 5.2 5.2 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN 5.4 5.3 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT 5.5


Table No.

Table Name Page No.

CHAPTER -6 RISK ASSESSMENT 6.1A STORAGE DETAILS OF HAZARDOUS RAW MATERIALS 6.5 6.1B PROPERTIES OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS 6.6 6.2 RISK MATRIX FOR QUALITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT 6.9 6.3 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF SOLID CHEMICALS 6.10 6.4 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF FLAMMABLE CHEMICALS

(like Formaldehyde, etc.) 6.11

6.5 HAZARDOUS CHARACTERISTICS AND TOXICITY OF RAW MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

6.13

6.6 EFFECTS DUE TO INCIDENT RADIATION INTENSITY 6.16 6.7 DAMAGE DUE TO OVERPRESSURES 6.17 6.8 WEATHER DATA USED FOR THE STUDY 6.18 6.9 SCENARIOS IDENTIFIED FOR CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS 6.19 6.10 SCENARIO#1 – RELEASE OF METHANOL (Full Bore Rupture

of Unloading Hose 2”) 6.20

6.11 FLASH FIRE SCENARIOS: 6.24 6.12 EXPLOSION OVERPRESSURE SCENARIOS: 6.24 6.13 LATE POOL FIRE SCENARIOS 6.24 6.14 PROPOSED SAFETY/CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE

THE RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION AND TOXIC RELEASE 6.26

6.15 FIRE CONTROL PLAN 6.30 6.16 ANTIDOTES DETAILS 6.31 CHAPTER- 7 PROJECT BENEFIT 7.1 BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR CSR ACTIVITIES 7.2 CHAPTER- 8 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 8.1 CONTROL MEASURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE 8.6 8.2 DETAILS OF CONTROL MEASURES FOR VOC AND

FUGITIVE EMISSION 8.7

8.3 DETAILS OF WATER SCRUBBER SYSTEM 8.9 8.4 DETAILS OF CONTROL MEASURES FOR FUGITIVE

EMISSION 8.9

8.5 DETAILS OF CONTROL MEASURES FOR NOISE POLLUTION

8.10

8.6 DETAILS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION & DISPOSAL MODE

8.12

8.7 LIST OF PLANT SPECIES TO CONTROL GAS, DUST EMISSION AND NOISE LEVELS

8.15

8.8 BUDGET FOR GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT 8.15 8.9 CAPITAL COST AND RECURRING COST FOR 8.17


Table No.

Table Name Page No.

ENVIRONMENT CONTROL MEASURES

LIST OF FIGURES Figure No.

Figure Name Page No.

CHAPTER -1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT SITE 1.10 1.2 PROJECT LOCATION ON GOOGLE EARTH OR SATELLITE

IMAGE WITH IN 10 KM 1.11

CHAPTER - 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM 2.16 CHAPTER - 3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS 3.1 LOCATIONAL MAP WITH 10 KM STUDY REGION 3.2 3.2 WIND ROSE DIAGARM FOR PERIOD OF DECEMBER 2016

TO FEBRUARY 2017 3.3

3.3 WIND CLASS FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION DIAGRAM 3.4 3.4 LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

STATIONS 3.6

3.5 LOCATION OF GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS

3.12

3.6 LOCATION OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS

3.18

3.7 LOCATION OF NOISE MONITORING STATIONS 3.21 3.8 LOCATION OF SOIL MONITORING STATIONS 3.24 3.9 PROCESS METHODOLOGY 3.27 3.10 CHART SHOWING AREA STATICS OF LAND USE 3.28 3.11 LANDUSE/LAND COVER 3.29 CHAPTER - 4 IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS 4.1 IMPACT NETWORK ON AIR ENVIROENMENT 4.3 4.2 IMPACT NETWORK ON NOISE ENVIRONMENT 4.4 4.3 IMPACT NETWORK ON WATER ENVIRONMENT 4.5 4.4 IMPACT NETWORK ON GROUND WATER

ENVIRONMENT 4.6

4.5 IMPACT NETWORK ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

4.7

4.6 IMPACT NETWORK ON LAND ENVIRONMENT 4.8 CHAPTER -6 RISK ASSESSMENT 6.1 PLAN LAYOUT SHOWING STORAGE FACILITIES 6.4 6.2 RISK CONTOURS FOR FLASH FIRE: 6.21


Figure No.

Figure Name Page No.

6.3 RISK CONTOURS FOR LATE EXPLOSION (OVERPRESSURE):

6.22

6.4 RISK CONTOURS FOR LATE POOL FIRE: 6.23 CHAPTER- 8 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 8.1 FLOW DIAGRAM OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

CELL 8.5

8.2 WATER SCRUBBER 8.8

LIST OF ANNEXURE ANNEXURE NO.

ANNEXURE NAME

I(A) TOR LETTER I(B) TOR AMENDMENT LETTER II GIDC PLOT ALLOTMENT LETTER III PLANT LAYOUT IV GIDC WATER PERMISSION LETTER V UNDERTAKING OF NO BOREWELL VI UNDERTAKING VII GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM VIII HIGH - COURT STAY ORDER IX UNDERTAKING BY CONSULTANT X CTE OF INORGANIC XI DATES OF AMBIENT AIR,SW,GW, SOIL & NOISE


M/s. JYOTI OM CHEMICAL RESEARCH CENTRE PVT. LTD., ANKLESHWAR. 1. 1

CHAPTER -1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 PREFACE

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of thepossible positive or negative

impact that a proposed project may have onthe environment, together consisting of the

environmental, social andeconomic aspects. It is an assessment and management tool

thatevaluates the possible positive or negative impact that a proposed projectmay have on the

environment. EIA systematically examines bothbeneficial and adverse consequences of the

project and ensures thatthese effects are taken into account during project design.

The purpose of theassessmentis to ensure that decision makerconsiders the ensuing

environmental impacts when deciding to proceedwith a project. As India is a developing country,

lots of industrialization has come in focus since last few decades that ultimately leads the bigger

issues related the environmental quality of the country. Hence, it is needful for Government of

India to control the haphazard industrial development by providing sustainable development

under the legislation. In India, Ministry of Environment and Forests has defined

elaborated‘Environmental Clearance (EC)’ framework along with requirements forpreparing

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under theEnvironmental (Protection) Act, 1986

(Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006) for establishing/expanding an

industry/developmentprojects although it supports development but only if the developmentdoes

not hamper the environment over a defined threshold limit.

1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

Industrial development in India has increased economic growth and improved living standards of

people. These growths are achieved through industrialization, infrastructure development.

Industrialization has played a major role in development of the country. It also has many other

benefits. Although the industrial development leads to rapid consumption of natural resources,

fuel etc. in day to day operational activity. These will deteriorating resources and increase

emissions of waste in terms of solid, liquid& gaseous. To control the pollutions from industrial

activity, government has framed regulations which are governed by Ministry of Environment,

Forest & Climate change in India. Environment Impact analysis is mandatory as per the

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)notification issued by Ministry of Environment and

Forests (MoEF&CC),New Delhi dated 14th September 2006, and its amendment thereof;



forsetting up a new projects or activities, or expansion or modernization of existing projects or

activities based on their potential environmentalimpacts as indicated in the Schedule to the

notification, being undertakenin any part of India, unless prior environmental clearance has been

accorded.

Proposed activity of M/s. Merino Industries Limited, located at D2/CH/36, Dahej Phase II

Industrial Estate, Taluka-Vagra, and Dist. Bharuch isfalling under category ‘B’of project activity

5(f) as per the schedule of EIA Notification, 2006.Therefore, and Unit requires Environmental

Clearance before establishment of proposed project.

1.3 JUSTIFICATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT

1.3.1 JUSTIFICATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT

The unit will adopt latest and best technology available so far in the market. Moreover, the unit

is very conscious about the product quality and equally about the environmental protection and

resource conservation; and hence they put their efforts for replacing/upgrading their plant and

machineries from time to time with the best available technology. The unit’s processes are

efficient and are tailor made to reduce the effluent as well as are based on green chemistry

wherever possible.

M/s. Merino industries Ltd. is located at D2/CH/36, Dahej Phase II Industrial Estate, Taluka-

Viagra, Dist. Bharuch Gujarat-392140. The main activity of merino industries Limited is

manufacturing ofHigh Pressure Decorative Laminate Sheets and Laminated Particle Board and

MDF Board. The unit has obtained CTE from Gujarat pollution Control Board, Gandhinagar.

Copy of CTE and compliance repoarts of CTE attached is Annexure-X. As part of decoration

unit has proposed to manufacturing resin in one more corner of plot. Total plot area is 60,700

sq.m. From this only 880 sq.m area will be utility for resin manufacturing. The unit has

proposed manufacturing of resin products. Resin productsmaximum quantity will be 4680

MT/Annum.The unit will be manufacturing resins only for captive consumption.It will be not

sold outside.

The unit has applied for online TOR application vide proposal no: SIA/GJ/IND2/4257/2015&

File No: SIA/GJ/120911/2015on dated 18/11/2015. The unit was called for presentation on dated

03/02/2016.This project was issued TOR on the minutes of 329th meeting of SEAC - Gujarat,

dated 22/03/2017.TOR letter issued by the SEAC, Gujarat as received vide ref no.

SIA/GJ/IND2/4257/2015, dated: - 22/03/2017.The EIA report is based on the finalized TOR as



received. TheTOR letter containing Terms of reference (TOR) given by the SEAC, Gujarat is

attached as Annexure-I.

Unit has applied online vide proposal no. SIA/GJ/IND2/20524/2017, dated 09/10/2017 for

amendment in TOR dated 30/04/2017 regarding public hearing exemption.

This proposal was considered in the SEAC meeting dated 15/11/2017. During the meeting,

Committee observed that project was granted TOR with Public Hearing as per para 6(i) (III) (i)

(b) of the EIA Notification, 2006.

• Now, unit has requested to exempt Public Hearing as the GujaratIndustrial Development

Corporation (GIDC), GoG has obtained Environmental clearance forPetroleum, Chemical

and Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR), Bharuch.

• After deliberations, committee accepted the amendment of TOR regarding public hearing

and decided to recommend amendment of TOR issued by SEIAA, Gujarat vide no.

SEIAA/GUJ/TOR/5(f)/496/2017 vide dated 30/04/2017 below: • Point no. 29[Page no. 4 of 5] in SEIAA TOR letter no. SEIAA/GUJ/TOR/5(f)/496/2017

vide dated 30/04/2017 which is related to public hearing shall be treated as cancelled.

• Additional Terms of reference (TOR) are given by SEAC are in below table no.1.9.

The manufacturing plant will be equipped with appropriate production facilities. Features

justifying the location are summarized below:

• Availability of suitable and adequate land;

• Availability of all essential facilities like infrastructure, communication, medical

facilities, fuel, water, power, unskilled & skilled manpower, raw materials, road network.

• As the proposed project will be located in GIDC Dahej, there is no rehabilitation and

resettlement involved.

• Nearest city Bharuch is 32 km away from the location, which is having connectivity with

other parts of the country by road, rail.

• No national park or wildlife habitat falls within 10 km radial distance from proposed

project site.

Considering the above features, above site is selected for proposed activities. The details of list

of products are given in Table no.1.1.



TABLE: 1.1

LIST OF PRODUCTS

Sr. No. Product Name Capacity MT/Month

1 Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 312.5 MT/M

2. Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 77.5 MT/M

Total 390 MT/M

1.3.2 PROJECT PROPONENT

In Interior Solutions, plywood was first product of the unit in 1974 and it launched for reputation

for product quality and company service. Merino then established its manufacturing unit for high

pressure decorative laminates at Hapur near New Delhi. A second unit at Rohad was

commissioned, as rapid growth evolved us into India's largest manufacturer and exporter of

laminates.

The Merino Group's facilities are state-of-the-art, geared for integration, and strategically well-

located to serve the markets. Its two manufacturing facilities for High Pressure Laminates have a

combined annual production capacity of 10 Lacs sheet per month. M/s, Merino Industries

Limited proposes to manufacture Phenol Formaldehyde Resin and Melamine Formaldehyde

Resin which will be used as raw material for manufacturing high pressure decorative laminate.

At Merino, quality is a tradition that is followed meticulously and in its entirety. Their

commitment to the highest standards in manufacturing process has won certifications including

ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001, for all facilities. Merino has integrated all the stages of its

operation through ERP, ensuring transparency and on-time information to customers and service

providers.

A dedicated and focused Research and Development team works unremittingly towards

continuous innovation and improvements, resulting in an array of superior quality products.

Moreover, experts from around the world are invited to strengthen their knowledge base.

Directors of the company have good experience in handling the production management,

financial management and all the allied areas.



TABLE: 1.2

LIST OF DIRECTORS

Sr. No.

Name & Designation Designation Residential address Telephone/Fax/E-mail Nos.

1 Shri ChampalalLohia Executive Chairman

House no.44, Road No.78 Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi-110026

01276-304900

2 Shri Rup Chand Lohia Executive Vice-Chairman

Flat No. 4D, 4th Floor, 3, Mayfair Road, Kolkata-700 019

080-30216900

3 Shri PrakashLohia Managing Director

55/1, KabiBharatiSarani, 4th Floor, Vrindaban Apartments, PS-Lake, Kolkata-700 029

0122-2301620

4 Shri PrasanLohia Whole-Time Director

Flat No. 4D, 4th Floor, 3, Mayfair Road, Kolkata-700 019

033-22901214

5 Miss. RuchiraLohia Whole-Time-Director

KasturiBai Cold Storage Compound BulandShahar Road, P.O. Hapur, Dist. Ghaziabad, U.P.

011-45557000

6 Shri BikashLohia Whole-Time Director

House no.44, Road No.78 Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi-110026

011-45068300

7 Shri MadhusudanLohia

Whole-Time Director

55/1, KabiBharatiSarani,4th Floor, Vrindaban Apartments, PS-Lake, Kolkata-700 029

0122-2301620

8 Shri Nripen Kumar Dugar

Whole-Time Director

KasturiBai Cold Storage Compound BulandShahar Road, P.O. Hapur, Dist. Gaziabad, U.P.

0122-2301620

9 Shri Amar Nath Roy- Director 10,Central Road, Kolkata-700 032

09830071093

10 Dr.GautamBhattacharjee

Director 425/59, GolamMohd. Shah Road, Panchjanya Golf

09830051479



Sr. No.

Name & Designation Designation Residential address Telephone/Fax/E-mail Nos.

Green, Kolkata-700 095

11 Shri SudattaMandal Nominee Director (Nominee of Export-Import Bank of India)

Director (Nominee of Export-Import Bank of India)

Export-Import Bank of India Centre One Building, Floor 21, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai-400005

022-22172457

1.4 KEY INFORMATION OF PROJECT

1.4.1 NATURE OF THE PROJECT

The proposed project is for manufacturing of Phenol Formaldehyde Resin and Melamine

Formaldehyde Resin:

PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE RESIN- Phenolic resin used for saturation of Absorbent kraft

paper, which as intermediate used with melamine resin treated décor paper for making High

Pressure decorative laminate, also used for making exterior plywood commonly known as WBP

(Weather & boil proof) Plywood because Phenolic resins have no melting point but only a

decomposing point in the temperature zone of 220 degree Celsius and above.

MELAMINE FORMALDEHYDE RESIN - Melamine resin is often used to saturate

decorative paper, then with PF resin treated kraft paper and MF resin treated décor paper is

laminated under heat and pressure to form High pressure decorative laminate. It is also pasted

onto particle board; the resulting panel is often called melamine chip board/mdf board and

commonly used in ready-to-assemble furniture and kitchen cabinets.

High pressure decorative laminates available in different sizes and thicknesses, as well as a large

number of colors and patterns. The sheets are heavy; the resin is prone to chipping when being

cut with conventional table saws.

1.4.2 PROJECT IMPLIMENTATION SCHEDULE

Implementation of Project within a pre-determined time frame is an important factor for the

success of a project. Timely implementation saves on various costs like interest, administrative

overheads and helps torealize the goals as per pre-determined objectives. Implementation of



Project involves co-ordination ofdifferent activities at various levels of the firm and amongst

different outside agencies. We are giving hereunder the details of the Project Implementation.

This will start immediately after getting Environment Clearance. From the date of start, the

implementation schedule envisages completion of project in 12 months. It isconsidered that

preliminary activities such as obtaining necessary statutory clearance for proposed project

andfinancial arrangements for the implementation of the project will be made at proper dates.

The major activities to be carried out at site during project work are as follows:

TABLE: 1.3

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE Project implementation schedule after getting NOC from GPCB Sr. No. Activity Required Period1. Civil work Immediately after getting NOC-3 Months 2. Procurement of machinery 1 month after getting NOC 3. Eraction & installation of

machinery Immediately after competition of activity no.2 - 2 month

4. Trial of machinery & equipment

Within 1 months after competition of activity no.3

5. Commercial activity 1 months after competition of activity no.4

1.4.3 SIZE AND COST OF THE PROJECT

The expected cost of project is Rs 625 Lakhs. New Plant and machinery installations will be

acquired and installed. Environment Protection and safety systems have also been considered in

planning the Cost Projection. Green belt development, provision of fire extinguishers etc. are

also calculated. The break-up of the proposed project cost is shown in Table no.1.4.TABLE: 1.4

CAPITAL COST PROJCTION

Sr. No.

Purpose Proposed (Rs. In Lacs)

1. Storage Cost 50 2. VOC Control measurement Equipment 35 3. Machinery 100 4. Resin Manufacturing 310 5. Q.C. Lab set up 50 6. Environment Protection & Safety 40 a) Green belt development 40 Total 625



1.4.4 SITE SELECTION

Project site, M/s. Merino Industries Limited is located near Dahej at Bharuch. It is important

industrial city of Gujarat. Main industries are petrochemicals, chemicals, fertilizer, Dyes and

intermediates and pharmaceuticals in the industrial area. Dahej is also a center of petro chemical

complex. Dahej is an industrial area having the advantage of close proximity to Bharuch and

Ankleshwar, the industrial hub of India. Dahej is situated on the State Highway – 6 connecting

Dahej to National Highway No. 8 (Mumbai in South and Delhi in North via Vadodara,

Ahmedabad in Gujarat).

The proximity to port facilities off coast of Gulf of Khambhat is added advantages with respect

to raw material unloading and product dispatches.

Infrastructure:

1. Good roads - Four lane road from Bharuch and good internal roads at the site.

2. Emergency water supply scheme.

3. Storm water drainage.

4. Transportation facility for movement of labor

5. Social infrastructure facilities

6.Alternative access to National Highways.

7. Common facilities such as banks, commercial services travel agencies, post office, fire station,

and police station.

8. Health care facilities including those for fire accidents.

9. Disaster management control facilities.

10. Railway line conversion to Broad Gauge.

The source of water in the region is Narmada River. Hence, project proponent did not consider

any other alternative site for new unit.

1.4.5 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The proposed project site is located at plot no. D2 CH 36, Dahej Phase II GIDCIndustrialEstate,

Taluka-Vagra, Dist.: Bharuch, in the State of Gujarat. The plot allotment letter from GIDC is

attached as Annexure-II Lithe nearest town; Dahej is about 3.2 Km in SW direction from the

site.It is approximately 38 km distance from Dist. Bharuch. Narmada River, anEstuary zone,

flows approx.5 km south of the site.The approximate geographical positioning of the project site



is at Latitude: 21°42'46.56"NLongitude: 72°34'55.23"E.The location of the project site can be

identified from the location map shown in Figure 1.1 and satellite image or Google earth image

shown in Figure-1.2.

FIGURE: 1.1

LOCATION OF THE PROJECT SITE

Merino I d i

GUJARAT MAP

INDIA MAP N

DAHEJ, TALUKA-VAGRA, DISTRICT-BHARUCH



FIGURE: 1.2

PROJECT LOCATION ON GOOGLE EARTH OR SATELLITE IMAGE WITH IN 10 KM



1.4 SALIENT FEATURES

Dahej is situated on theStateHighwayconnecting Dahej to National Highway No. 8 (Mumbai in

South and Delhi in North via Vadodara, Ahmedabad in Gujarat). The State highway road has

four lanes to take care of the growing development of Dahej. The National highway is widened

to six lanes. A railway line connecting Dahej to Bharuch (a main terminal which connects

Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Delhi) is already in existence.

Bharuch is one of the cities in the State of Gujarat and is one of the local points of industrial

growth in western India. Numerous major, medium and small scale industries are situated in this

area.Water is available from the GIDC water supply scheme.The source of water in the region is

Narmada River and ground water resources. Within 5 km radius from the plant site:

• There are no metropolitan cities. • The industrial housing sector is located at 17 km distance from the site. There is no defense

installation. • There are no ecological sensitive areas such as tropical forests, biosphere reserve, and

important lakes or coastal areas rich in coral formation. • There is no national park or wild life sanctuary. • There are no sensitive places of archaeological, historical, cultural and religious or tourist

importance. The salient features of project site are covered under Table no. 1.5.

TABLE: 1.5

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE

Particulars Details Approx. distance from project site

Village Dahej 5 Km Taluka/ Tehsil Vagra 35 Km District Bharuch 39.1 Km Approx. Geographical positioning

Latitude: 21°40'46.56"N Longitude: 72°34'55.23"E

--

Nearest City Bharuch 39.1 Km Nearest Town Bharuch 39.1 Km Nearest Highway National Highway No. 8 179 Km Nearest State highway State Highway No.6 46.5 Km Nearest Railway line/ Railway station

Dahej 5 Km



Nearest Railway line/ Railway station

Bharuch 39.2 Km

Nearest Airport/ Airbase Vadodara 122 Km

1.5 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

The MoEF& CC, CPCB and SPCBs together form the regulatory and administrative core of the

sector. Legislation for environmental protection in India for chemical industry is mainly EIA

Notification-2006, Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act-1974, Air (Prevention &

Control of Pollution) Act-1981, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977;

Hazardous & other wastes (Management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016 are major

Act/Rules/Notification applicable to industry.

1.6 SCOPE & OBJECTIVES OF THE EIA STUDY

This EIA Report is prepared to comply with the requirements of the SEAC as per the guideline

for the Clearance. The objectives of this EIA are:

The scope of the study broadly includes:

• Field sampling of environmental attributes at various representative locations in the study

area to establish the baseline status;

• Collect & compile secondary data including socio-economic data;

• Identification, assessment and evaluation of the beneficial andadverse impacts on

surrounding environment due to proposed projectactivities considering the existing

baseline status along withcompilation of other information.

• Analysis of project proposal and data analysis.

• Assessment of pollution potential due to proposed project.

• Predict the incremental levels of pollutants in the study area due tothe proposed project;

• Evaluate the predicted impacts on the various environmentalattributes by using

scientifically developed and widely accepted models.

• Identification and assessment of risks associated with the proposedproject and their

appropriate management through proper RiskAssessment (RA) and Disaster Management

Plan (DMP).

• Prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to mitigate thepredicted impacts;

• Identify critical environmental attributes required to be monitoredduring the project

execution and to suggest post project monitoring.



The scope also includes all the conditions outlined in the TOR issued by SEAC, Gujarat and the

compliance to the TORs is given below.

1.7 STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT

The generic structure of the EIA report, as per the guideline provided by MoEF&CC is

illustrated in the following Table no.1.5.

TABLE: 1.5

STRUCTURE OF EIA REPORT

Sr. No.

EIA Structure Contents

1. Introduction • Purpose of the report and regulatory frame work • Identification of the project and project proponent • Key Information of project • Regulatory Frame work • Scope & Objective of EIA study • Structure of EIA report • Terms of reference & Its Compliance

2. Project Description • Condensed description of those aspects of the project (based on project feasibility study), likely to cause environmental effects. Description contains the details of the following: • Type of project • Need for the project • Location details showing general location, specific location, project boundary & project site layout) • Technology and process description • Project description. Including drawings showing project layout, components of project etc. Schematic representations of the feasibility drawings which give information important for EIA purpose • Description of mitigation measures incorporated into the project to meet environmental standards,

3. Description of the Environment • Study area, period, components & methodology • Establishment of baseline for valued environmental components, as identified in the scope



Sr. No.

EIA Structure Contents

• Base maps of all environmental components 4. Anticipated Environmental

Impacts & Mitigation Measures

• Details of Investigated Environmental impacts due to project location, possible accidents, project design, project construction, regular operations, final decommissioning or rehabilitation of a completed project • Measures for minimizing and / or offsetting adverse impacts identified • Irreversible and Irretrievable commitments of environmental components • Assessment of significance of impacts (Criteria for determining significance, Assigning significance) • Mitigation measures

5. Environmental Monitoring Program

• Technical aspects of environmental monitoring for the effectiveness of mitigation measures (incl. Measurement methodologies, frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedules, emergency procedures, budget & procurement schedules)

6. Additional Study: Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan

• Hazard Identification • Risk Assessment & control/prevention Measures • Disaster Management

7. Project Benefits • Detail of the Socioeconomic & other tangible benefits of the project

8. Environment Management Plan • Description of the administrative aspects of ensuring that mitigation measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored, after approval of the EIA. The Chapter consist of: • Mitigation measures for impacts • Pollution Prevention Plan • Greenbelt Development Plan • Mangrove Management Plan • Dredging management Plan • Waste management plan • Environment Management Cell • Budgetary Provisions for EMS

9. Summary & Conclusion • Description of brief of EIA report 10. Disclosure of Consultant

Engaged • Detail of the EIA Consultant



1.8 TERMS OF REFERENCE AND ITS COMPLIANCE

As per TOR letter issued by the SEIAA, Gandhinagar received vide ref no.

SEIAA/GUJ/TOR/5(f)/496/2017 dated: - 30/04/2017 has been sent duly addressed. The copy of

TOR is attached as Annexure – I(A). Copy of TOR Amendment is atttached Annexure-I(B)

Point wise summary of compliance is given below Table 1.8.

TABLE: 1.8

TOR GIVEN BY SEAC, GUJARAT

Sr. No.

Terms of Reference Topic Covered Under

1. A tabular chart with index for point-wise compliance of below mentioned TORs.

Details are covered in chapter 1 under section 1.8 from page no 1.16 to 1.22

2. Executive summary of the project – giving a prima facie idea of the objectives of the proposal, use of resources, justification, etc. In addition, it should provide a compilation of EIA report, including EMP and the post-project monitoring plan in brief.

Executive Summary of the EIA is covered in chapter 9 from page no 9.1 to 9.12.

3. Justification for selecting the proposed product and unit size.

Details are covered chapter 1 under 1.3,Table 1.1 on page 1.2 to 1.3

4. Plot holding certificate from the GIDC. Plot holding certificate from the GIDC merino Industries Ltd. is Attached Annexure-II.which from 60,700 sq.m.

5. Layout plan of the factory premises. Provision of separate entry & exit and adequate margin all-round the periphery for unobstructed easy movement of the emergency vehicle / fire tenderswithout reversing back. Mark the same in the plant layout.

Details are covered in chapter-2 under section 2.5.1 from page no.2.11. Provision of separate entry & exit and adequate margin all-round the periphery for unobstructed easy movement of the emergency vehicle / fire tenderswithout reversing back is Attached is Annexure-III

6. Proposed monthly production of each grade of resin and product wise monthly consumption ofeach raw material.

Details are covered in chapter-2 under section 2.3, table no-2.1, 2.2from page no.2.2 .

7. Manufacturing process along with chemical reactions, mass balance for each product.

Details are covered in chapter-2 under section 2.4 from page no. - 2.22 to 2.68 and 2.8 to 2.11

8. Assessment of source of the water supply with adequacy of the same to meet with the Requirements for the project. Copy of

Details are covered in chapter -2under section 2.5.8 from pages no -2.14 to



Sr. No.


permission letter obtained from the concern authority for drawl of raw water.

2.15. Water supply Letter is attached as an Annexure-IV. Undertaking stating that no bore well shall be dug is attached as an Annexure-V.

9. Water balance diagram (including reuse-recycle, if any) along with qualitative and quantitativeanalysis of each waste stream to be generated.

Details are covered chapter -2 under topic 2.5.8, figure-2.1 page no. 2.14 to 2.15.

10. Plans for management and disposal of waste streams to be generated from spillage, leakages, vessel washing, used container washing etc. Measures proposed for preventing effluent discharge during unforeseen circumstances.

Details are covered in chapter 8 under section 8.9 on page no.8.10.

11. Justification regarding no use of water for domestic purpose and no waste water generation from domestic activities.

M/s. Merino Industries Limited will be a Resin manufacturing unit of the adjoining M/s. Merino Industries Limited, which will be producing laminate sheets. The products are for captive consumption only. The time cycle of manufacturing process is 3 hours per batch only. The manpower will come from main unit, complete the task in maximum 4 hours per day and go back to the main unit. No toilets or bathrooms will be kept in this area. Therefore there will be no need of water for domestic purpose and no wastewater generation from domestic activities.

12. Action plan for ‘Zero’ discharge of effluent shall be included.

The production of resins utilizes the

whole water consumption from GIDC,

which is 1.25 KLD. There is no waste

water generation from process as well as

any other operations

13. Justification and technical details regarding “No generation of industrial effluent from any stage of the proposed manufacturing activities”. Ensure that there will be no discharge of waste water in any case.

The manufacturing details along with

chemical reactions and mass balance

and process flow diagram are already



Sr. No.


Submit legal undertaking in this regard. been complied in Chapter-2 under

section 2.4. From the chemical reactions

and mass balance, we conclude that

there will be no waste water generation

from process. There will be dedicated

separate reactors for both type of resins.

No reactor washing will be involved.

The undertaking stating of no

wastewater generation is attached as an

Annexure-VI. There will be no

discharge of waste water in any case.

14. Explore the possibility of reuse / recycle

and other cleaner production options for reduction of wastes and to conserve fresh water.

Details are covered in chapter 8 under

section 8.14 on page no 8.17 to 8.18.

15. Details of possibility of chemical spilage & consequent soil contamination & mitigation measure proposed for the same for the proposed project.

Details are covered in chapter-4 under section 4.3.4.2 from page no.4.12 to 4.13.

16. One season Site-specific micro meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall should be incorporated.

Details covered chapter-3 under section 3.3 of pages no. 3.1 to 3.3

17. Anticipated environmental impacts due to the proposed project/production may be evaluated for significance and based on corresponding likely impacts VECs (Valued Environmental Components) may be identified. Baseline studies may be conducted within the study area of 10km for all the concerned/identified VECs and likely impacts will have to be assessed for their magnitude in order to identify mitigation measures.

Details covered chapter -3 under section 3.4,3.5,3.6,3.7from page no.3.4 to 3.23 Details covered chapter-4 under section 4.3from pageno 4.9 to 4.12.

18. One complete season base line ambient air quality data (except monsoon) to be given along with the dates of monitoring. The parameters to be covered shall be in

Details covered in chapter-3 under section 3.3 on page no.3.4 to 3.8. Details of Monitoring is attached Annexure-XI.



Sr. No.


accordance with the revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards as well as project specific parameters. Locations of the monitoring stations should be so decided so as to take into consideration the pre-dominant downwind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors. There should be at least one monitoring station in the upwind direction. There should be at least one monitoring station in there dominant downwind direction at a location where maximum ground level concentration is likelytooccur.

19. Modeling indicating the likely impact on ambient air quality due to proposed activities. The details of model used and input parameters used for modeling should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on location map clearly indicating the location of sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind rose showing pre-dominant wind direction should also be indicated on the map. Impact due to vehicular movement shall also be included into the prediction using suitable model. Results of Air dispersion modeling should be superimposed on satellite Image / geographical area map.

There will be no flue gas emission

generation in the unit. So Modeling

indicating is not requirement.

20. Base line status of the noise environment, impact of noise on present environment due to the project and proposed measures for noise reduction including engineering controls.

Details covered chapter-3 section under section 3.6 on page no 3.19 to 3.22 Details covered chapter -4 section under 4.3.3 on page no 4.10 to 4.11.

21. Specific details of (i) Details of the utilities required (ii) Type and quantity of fuel to be used for each utility (iii) Flue gas emission rate from each utility (iv) Air Pollution Control Measures proposed to each of the utility along with its

(i) Details covered are chapter-2 under section 2.5.5 on page 2.13 (ii) Details covered are chapter -2 under section 2.5.3, table 2.10 on page 2.12. (iii) There will be no flue gas emission generation. (iv) Details are covered in chapter -8 under section 8.8, in table 8.8(A) on



Sr. No.


adequacy (v) List the sources of fugitive emission along with its quantification and proposed measures to control it.

page 8.7 to 8.8 (v) Details are covered in chapter -8 under section 8.8, in table 8.8.1 on page 8.7 to 8.8

22. Specific details of fugitive emission from the unit along with its quantification and proposed measures to control it along with measures proposed to monitor VOC within work area. Details of ventilation system proposed in the work area. Measures proposed to keep the work area environment as per the norms of GFR.

Details covered in chapter-8 under section 8.8(A) on page 8.7 to 8.10

23. Details of measures proposed for noise pollution abatement & its monitoring.

Details covered are chapter -8 under section 8.10 on page no 8.10 to 8.11

24. Details of management of the hazardous wastes to be generated from the project stating detail of storage area for each type of waste, its handling and its disposal. How the manual handling of the hazardous wastes will be minimized?

Details covered are chapter -8 under section 8.11.2 on page 8.12.

25. Methodology of de-contamination and disposal of discarded containers and its record keeping.

Details covered in chapter -8 under section 8.11.2 on page 8.12

26. Measures proposed to be taken for the work area ambient air quality monitoring as per Gujarat Factories Rules.

Work area ambient air monitoring as per

Gujarat Factory Rules will be carried

out along with 3rd party competent

person.

27. A detailed EMP including the protection and mitigation measures for preventing impacts on human health and environment as well as detailed monitoring plan with respect to various parameters and responsible head for the environmental management cell and environmental management cell proposed for implementation and monitoring of EMP.

Detail is covered in chapter 8 under section 8.2, 8.3& 8.4 from page no. 8.1 to 8.3. Detail is covered in chapter 8 under section 8.5, 8.6, 8.7 from page no. 8.3 to 8.5.

28. Detailed socio-economic development measures including community welfare program most useful in the project area for the overall improvement of the

Details are covered in chapter 7 under section 7.1 to 7.4 from page no 7.1 to 7.3.



Sr. No.


environment. 29. A tabular chart for the issues raised and

addressed During public hearing/consultation andcommitment of the project proponent on the same should be provided. An action plan to addressthe issues raised during public hearing and the necessary allocation of funds for the same shouldbe provided.

Not Applicable. Public hearing is exempted. Exempt Public Hearing as the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), GoG has obtained Environmental clearance for Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR), Bharuch. Copy of TOR Amendment is attached Annexure-I(B).

30. A detailed Green Belt Development Program including annual budget, types & number of trees to be planted, area under green belt development [with map]; along with commitment of the management to carry out the tree plantation activities outside the premises at appropriate places in the GIDC area and elsewhere.

Details are covered chapter-8 under section 8.13.3 on page no.8.17. The Green Belt Development program along with commitment of the management to carry out the tree plantation activities outside the premises is attached as an Annexure-VII. The plant layout showing green belt is attached as an Annexure-II.

31. Details of hazardous characteristics and toxicity of raw materials and products to be handled and the control measures proposed to ensure safety and avoid the human health impacts. This shall include the details of Antidotes also.

Details are covered in chapter 6 under section 6.3.1; on table no.6.3, 6.4, 6.5from page no 6.8 to 6.14. Details are covered in chapter 6 under section 6.5.1 from page no. 6.26 to 6.28. Detail of antidotes is covered in chapter 6 under section 6.5.5 from page no. 6.30.



Sr. No.


32. Details of quantity of each hazardous chemical to be stored, Material of Construction of majorhazardous chemical storage tanks, threshold storage quantity as per schedules of theManufacture, Storage & Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules of major hazardous chemicals. How the manual handling of the hazardous chemicals will be minimized?

Details of quantity of each hazardous chemical to be stored, Material of Construction of majorhazardous chemical storage tanks, threshold storage quantity as per schedules of theManufacture, Storage & Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules of major hazardous chemicals are covered in chapter 6 under section 6.2.1; on table no.6.1A from page no 6.2 to 6.6. Details are covered in chapter 6 under section 6.3.1; on table no.6.3 and 6.4 from page no 6.8 to 6.14.

33. Details of the separate isolated storage area for chemicals. Details of fire extinguishers, flame proof electrical fittings, DCP extinguishers and other safety measures proposed.

Details are covered in chapter 6 under section 6.5, Point No.3, 4 from page no 6.28 to 6.30.

34. Specific safety details / provisions for various hazardous chemicals and detailed fire control plan for flammable substances.

Detailsare covered chapter 6 under section, 6.5.4 on page no.6.28 to 6.30.

35. Details of possibilities of occupational health hazards from the proposed manufacturing activities and proposed measures to prevent them.

Details are covered chapter 6 under section 6.7, on page 6.45 to 6.48

36. Detailed risk assessment report including prediction of the worst-case scenario and maximum credible accident scenario along with damage distances and preparedness plan to combat such situation and risk mitigation measures. Vulnerable zone demarcation.

Details covered chapter 6 under section-6.3.2 onpage 6.18 to 6.24.

37. Submit checklist in the form of Do’s & Don’ts of preventive maintenance, strengthening of HSE, mfg utility staff for safety related measures.

Details are covered in chapter 6 under section 6.5,6 from page no 6.30 to 6.32.

38. Status of the existing Consent to Operate and Authorization accorded by the SPCB. Compliance status of the existing unit with respect to various conditions of CC&A order obtained from theGujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB).

Not applicable.

39. Records of any legal breach of Environmental laws i.e. details of show-

No Legal any case.



Sr. No.


cause notices, closurenotices etc. served by the GPCB to the existing unit in last five years and actions taken then afterfor prevention of pollution.

40. Status of any legal case/cases pending on the existing unit.

No Legal any case.

41. Certificate of accreditation issued by the NABET, QCI to the environmental consultant should be incorporated in the EIA Report.

The consultant has got the stay order from Hon’ble Gujarat High Court and it is attached as an annexure-VIII

42. An undertaking by the Project Proponent on the ownership of the EIA report as per the MoEF&CC OM dated 05/10/2011 and an undertaking by the Consultant regarding the prescribed TORs have been complied with and the data submitted is factually correct as per the MoEF&CC OM dated 04/08/2009.

Undertaking by the Project Proponent on the ownership of the EIA report is attached as annexure –V. Consultant under talking attached as annexure-IX.

TABLE: 1.9

ADDITIONAL TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) GIVEN BY SEIAA/SEAC, GUJARAT

Sr.

No.

TOR Points Compliance

(Reference in EIA report)

a. Specify safety precautions to be taken for

Chemical storage, process, handling &

transportation hazard.

Details are covered in topic 6.5.1, Table

no.6.15 of chapter-6 from page no to 6.26

to 6.28.

b. Details on workers training before engaging

work, periodical, in-house, outside etc.

Details are covered in topic 6.5.7 of chapter-6on page no 6.33.

c. Details on various SOP to be prepared. Details are covered in topic 6.5.7 of chapter-6on page no 6.33.

Following SOP will be prepared for safe operation:

• SOP for safe handling of raw materials & products.

• SOP for operations of ETP, APCM. • SOP for production process,



Sr.

No.

TOR Points Compliance

(Reference in EIA report)

• SOP for operation of utilities, Pumps, blower, etc.

d. Details on safety audit to be carried out and

their compliance status.

Details are covered in topic 6.4 in Recommendation Point No.4 of chapter-6 from page no.6.27 to 6.28.

• Safety Audit is applicable only after normal operation of plant is started.

• Before starting the operation safety audit will be conducted.

e. Specific safety measures to be taken for

general Public living in the vicinity.

Details are covered in topic 6.6.4.4 in statutory information Point C of chapter-6 from page no 6.44 to 6.47.

f. Details on hazard identification i.e.

HAZOP, HAZAN, Fault tree analysis,

Event tree analysis, Checklist, Audit etc. to

be adopted for the safety operation of the

plant.

Details are covered in topic 6.4 in recommendation Point No.4 of chapter-6 from page no 6.27 to 6.28.

g. Detection and monitoring of VOC’s / gases. Details are covered in table no: 5.2of chapter-5 on page no.5.4.

EIA REPORT OF M/s. MERINO INDUSTRIESLIMITED, GIDC, DAHEJ, BHARUCH.

M/s. JYOTI OM CHEMICAL RESEARCH CENTRE PVT. LIMITED, ANKLESHWAR. 2. 1

CHAPTER -2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT

M/s.Merino Industries Ltd. is located at Plot No D2/CH/36,Dahej Phase-II, Industrial

Estate, Taluka-Vagra, Dist. Bharuch isfalls under category ‘B’ of project activity 5 (f) as

per the schedule of EIA Notification, 2006.

The unit is new resins productsmanufacturingunit. The unit has proposed manufacturing

of Phenol Formaldehyde Resin and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin Products.Phenol

Formaldehyde Resin and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin Products maximum quantity

will be390 MT/Month.

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

Any investment decision is done based on techno economic viability of the project. The

project has to be technically feasible and financially viable in nature. They have range of

products from variousunits and catering to the need of industries. The demand for Resin

products used to be regular feature from several countries as well as from India. The

quality of their product is the edge in the international market.

2.3 PRODUCTS AND RAW MATERIAL DETAILS

2.3.1 DETAILS OF PRODUCTS

The list of the products and their chemical formula, structure& CAS numberare given below in Table no. 2.1.

TABLE: 2.1

LIST OF PRODUCTS

Sr. No. Product Name CAS No. Capacity MT/Month

1 Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 9003-35-4 312.5 MT/M

2 Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 9003-08-1

77.5 MT/M

Total 390 MT/M



2.3.2 DETAILS OF RAW MATERIAL:

The list of raw materials with consumption quantity in 634.154 MT/Month for each

product is provided in below Table 2.2.

TABLE: 2.2

LIST OF PRODUCT WITH RAW MATERIAL CONSUMPTION

Sr.

No.

Name of Products Capacity in

MT/Month

Name of Raw

Materials

Quantity in

MT/Month

1. Phenol Formaldehyde

Resin

312.5 ( 508.384

on as is basis)

Phenol 244.4

Formaldehyde 150.0

Caustic 2.184

Sugar 20.8

Methanol 10.4

Para

Formaldehyde 80.6

Total 508.384

2. Melamine Formaldehyde

Resin 77.5 (125.77 on

as is basis)

Formaldehyde 67.27

Melamine 58.5

Total 125.77

2.3.3 PRODUCT STORAGE & HANDLING

The monthly production is given in Table 2.2. Products are stored in MS tanks &HDPE

tanks because all products are liquid. The storage area will be designed in such a way that

the floor level is 150 mm above the maximum floor level with 2.5 mm thickness of

HDPE geo membrane and two layers of RCC in storage is proposed. All the liquid

products storage tanks are fitted with appropriate controls to avoid any leakages and

bund/dyke walls will be provided 1.5 times higher than storage tanks. Close handling

system for chemicals will be provided and quality of products is checked properly.

Details of Product Storage and handling are given in Table 2.3.



TABLE:2.3

DETAILS OF PRODUCT STORAGE

Sr.

No.

Name of

Product

CAS

Number

State Storage

Mode

Capacity MOC

1. Phenol

Formaldehyde

Resin

9003-35-4 Liquid Tank

12 T x 3 MS

2. Melamine

Formaldehyde

Resin

9003-08-1

Liquid Tank

6 T x3 SS

2.3.4 RAW MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING

The monthly raw material consumption is given in Table 2.3. Raw materials are stored in

M.S. Tanks, S.S. Tanks, HDPE Tanks, HDPE Carboys, HDPE bags, fiber drums. The

quality of raw material is checked properly and stored in the close shed storage area as

per characteristic of raw material. The storage area are designed in such a way that the

floor level is 150 mm above the maximum flood level with 2.5 mm thickness of HDPE

geo membrane and two layers of RCC in storage is proposed.

Close handling system for chemicals are provided. Flame arrester cum breather valve and

flame proof fittings are provided at tank farm. Jumpers & Flange guards will be provided

in piping.

Details of quantity of Raw Material Storage are given in Table 2.4.The Characteristics of

Products & Raw material is given in Table 2.5& 2.6.

TABLE: 2.4

DETAILS OF RAW MATERIAL STORAGE

Sr. No.

Name of Raw Material

Chemical Formula

CAS Number

State Storage Mode

Storage Capacity

MOC

1. Phenol C6H6 O 108-95-2

Solid

Rubber coated MS tank

50 KLx2 + 35 KL

x 1 MS

2. Formaldehyde CH2O 50-00-0 Liquid SS/coated 50Klx2 MS



Sr. No.


Chemical Formula

CAS Number

State Storage Mode

Storage Capacity

MOC

MS tank

3. Caustic - - Solid

Plastic bag

50 Kg Bags HDPE

4. Sugar C6H12O6 57-50-1 Solid

Jute/plastic bag

50 Kg Bags HDPE

5. Methanol CH3OH 67-56-1 Liquid MS tank 50KLx1 MS

6. Para Formaldehyde

OH(CH2O)n

H(n=8-100) 30525-89-4

solid Paper packet

50 Kg Bags Paper

7. Melamine C3H6N6 108-78-1 Solid

Plastic big

bag

50 Kg Bags HDPE



TABLE: 2.5

CHARACTERISTICSOF PRODUCT AND RAW MATERIAL

Sr. No.

Name Physical State

M.P OC

B.P OC

F.P OC

LEL& UEL %

TLV (ACGIH) ppm

LD50, mg/kg& LC50, mg/l

Sp. Gravity (Water=1)

Vapour Density (Air =1)

1. Phenol Formaldehyde

Resin

Liquid -45 130 29.2 1.8 & 9.6 10 2.29 g/kg 1.1058 3.9

2. Melamine Formaldehyde

Resin

Solid 53.75 174.12 65.56 2.5 & 16 110 500 mg/kg 1.46 5.08



TABLE: 2.6

CHARACTERISTICSOF RAW MATERIAL

Sr.

No.

Name of Raw

Material

Physical

State

M.P OC

B.P OC

F.P OC

LEL&

UEL%

TLV (ACGIH) ppm

LD50, mg/kg

&

LC50, mg/l

Sp. Gravity

(Water=1)

Vapour

Density

(Air =1)

1. Phenol Liquid/

Solid

42 182 79 1.7% &

8.6 %

- 270 mg/kg 1.057 3.24

2. Formaldehyde Gas -15 98 50 6% &

36.5

- 42 mg/kg 1.08 1.03

3. Caustic Liquid 318 1390 - - 100 500mg/kg - -

4. Sugar Liquid -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

5. Methanol Solid -- 64.7 -- -- -- 5628 mg/kg -- 1.105

6. Para Formaldehyde Solid -- -- -- -- -- 42 mg/kg -- --

7. Formaldehyde Solid -15 98 50 6 % & 36.5 %

5 7300 mg/kg 1.08 1.03

8. Melamine Solid <250 - - - - 3161mg/kg 1.573 4.34



2.3.5 TRANSPORTATION OF RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED PRODUCTS

The raw materials and finished goods will be transported through tankers and trucks.

There is well developed road structure in GIDC, Dahej. No additional road infrastructure

will be required for transportation. The raw material source will be standard manufacturer

or supplier.

Mode of Transportation: Raw materials will be transported by road ways (liquid in

tanker, drums & solid materials in bags). Finished Product will be transported by

roadways.

Raw Material: The number of truck/tanker per day for raw material transportation will

be approximately 15.

Finished Goods: Approximately 10tankers per day will be used to transport finished

goods and by products. Hence a total movement of approximately 25 vehicles per day

will be there for the above purposes and other Employee vehicles like cycle, two and four

wheels movement of approximately 50 vehicles per day.

Indicative list along with mode of transportation is included in Table no. 2.7.

TABLE: 2.7

DETAILS OF RAW MATERIAL SOURCE AND METHOD OF

TRANSPORTATION

Sr. No.


State Source Mode of transportation

1. Phenol Solid Vinmar International Pipe line

2. Formaldehyde Liquid

Inhouse Manufacturing R.S. Organics Dipin Chemical

Pipeline

3. Caustic Solid Umrao Singh Pawan Kumar Fork lift

4. Sugar Solid

Simbhaoli Sugar Ltd Triveni Sugar

Fork lift

5. Methanol Liquid

C J Shah ModyChem

Pipe line

6. Para Formaldehyde Solid

Shree Vividh Fork lift

7. Melamine Solid

Borealis Holitech

Fork lift



2.4 PROCESS DESCRIPTION

2.4.1 MANUFACTURING PROCESS

PHENOLFORMALDEHYDERESIN

Production Process:

Phenol, Formaldehyde, para formaldehyde and Caustic flake are added in the reaction

vessel. Then these are stirred and heated up to 90*C. After that refluxing starts and

continues for 40 min., then cooling & dilution with methanol is done. Finally viscosity

and water tolerance been checked.

Reaction Chemistry

Process Flow Diagram of Phenol Formaldehyde resin

Material Balance

Reaction Vessel Phenol Formaldehyde

Para Formaldehyde

Caustic flakes and sugar Stirring and heating up to

900 C

Reflux for 40 Minutes

Cooling

Dilution

Intermediate Product: Phenol Formaldehyde

Resin

Methanol



Sr. No.

Raw materials QTY in KG/ Batch

Input 1 Phenol 2350

2 Formaldehyde 1440

3 Para Formaldehyde 775

Add

itive

s Caustic 21

Water 25

Sugar 200

4 Methanol 100

Total 4911

Output

PhenolFormaldehyde Resin 4911

Mass BalanceofPhenolFormaldehydeResinper Batch

(Batch size= 4.356 MT on dry basis)(4.91MT on as is basis)

MELAMINEFORMALDEHYDERESIN

Production Process:

Phenol and Formaldehyde are added in the reaction vessel. Then these are stirred and heated up to 950C for 1 hour. (After the achieving of required water tolerance), cooling and dilution with water is done and Melamine Formaldehyde Resinis manufactured.

Reaction Chemistry



Process Flow Diagram of Melamine Formaldehyde resin

Material Balance

Raw Materials QtyinKG per batch

Input

Formaldehyde 1150

Melamine 1000

Water 500

Final Total 2650

Output

Melamine formaldehyde resin

2650

MassBalanceofMelamineFormaldehydeResinperbatch

(1batch = 2.650MT)

2.5 RESOURCE REQUIREMENT

2.5.1 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES (LAND) The unit is located at Plot No D2 CH 36, Dahej Phase II, Taluka-Vagra, Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat.

The GIDC plot allotment document is attached as Annexure-II. The total plot area of the unit is

880. The green belt areas will be 290sq. m.Layout plan of the factory premises. Provision of

Reaction Vessel Melamine

Formaldehyde

Stirring and heating up to 950 C for 1 hr.

Cooling at 400C

Dilution

Intermediate Product: Melamine Formaldehyde

Resin

Water



separate entry & exit and adequate margin all-round the periphery for unobstructed easy

movement of the emergency vehicle / fire tenders without reversing back. Mark the same in the

plant layout.

While preparing plant layout following consideration is made:

1. From safety point of view separate entry and exit are incorporated.

2. In the periphery thick tree plantation is planned.

3. Adequate Storage area provisions for hazardous raw materialas per norms are

made.

4. Strom water planning is made so that rain water harvesting could be made

possible.

5. Adequate space between various building plans for easy movement of raw

material, finish good products and man power.

6. Parking place of vehicles is made.

7. No vehicles will remain outside the premises.

The plant layout is attached as Annexure-III.Thedetails of breakup of plot area are

covered under following table 2.8.

TABLE: 2.8

DETAILS OF LAND BREAKUP AREA

Sr.No. Title Area in m2 % of Total Area

1. Production area 105 11.93

2. Warehouse area 125 14.20

3. UG Tank Area 200 22.72

5. Green Belt area 290 32.96

6. Hazardous waste storage area 160 18.19

TOTAL AREA 880 100



2.5.2 BUILDING

The new building will be constructed.

TABLE: 2.9

APPROXIMATE REQUIREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Sr. No. Material Quantity Source 1. Bricks 300000 Nos. From local supply.

2. Cement 13000 Bags. 3. Sand 200000 CFT 4. TMT Steel 175 MT 5. Kapchi 260000 CFT

2.5.3 DETAILS OF FUEL AND ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION

The energy requirement in terms of power and fuel for proposed unit is shown in

following Table 2.10.

TABLE: 2.10

FUEL CONSUMPTION & ELECTICITY CONSUMPTION

Sr. No.

Particulars Requirement Remark

1. Electricity connected load

1500 KVA DGVCL company

2. Steam 2 KL/Day Principle laminate manufacturing unit

2.5.4 DETAILS OF ENERGY DISTRIBUTION/UTILISATION

Details of energy distribution are given in below Table 2.11.

TABLE: 2.11

ENERGY REQUIREMENT

Sr. No. Name of Equipment Total Connected Energy in KVA 1. Raw Material Transfer

Station 90

2. Common Mcc For Transfer Pumps

120

3. 12 Ton Pf Kettle 118 4. 6 Ton Pf Kettle 110 5. 6 Ton Mf Kettle 32



Sr. No. Name of Equipment Total Connected Energy in KVA 6. 2 Ton Mf Kettle 26 7. 1 Ton Mf Kettle For

Sample & Mixing 8

Total 504 KVA

2.5.5 UTILITIES

The utilities to be installed will be Cooling tower, Compressor and Chilling plant. Details

of utilities are given in below Table2.12.

TABLE: 2.12

DETAILS OF UTILITIES

Sr. No. Name of The Utilities

Capacity MOC Nos.

1. Cooling Tower 600 TR. FRP 1( Four cell) 2. Compressor 22 CFM CI 1 3. Chiller 99 TR SS Pipe 1

2.5.6 MANPOWER

The manpower required for the proposed project as well as during the construction/

commissioning activities will be employed from the local area. Details of proposed man

power requirement are given in below Table 2.13.

TABLE: 2.13

MAN POWER REQUIREMENT

Phase of Project Type of Labor No. of Worker

During construction Contractual 100

During commissioning Contractual 100

Total 200

During operations Managerial 10

Skilled 10

Un-skilled 15

Total 35



2.5.7 EQUIPMENTS/MACHINERIES

Details of equipments and machineries are given in below Table 2.14. The list is quite

comprehensive and provide overall image of the processing area.

TABLE: 2.14

DETAILS OF EQUIPMENTS AND MACHINERIES

Sr. No.

Name of the equipment Capacity KL

MOC Quantity in Number

1. Formaldehyde storage tank

50 KL SS 1

2. Phenol Storage tank 50 KL MS with FRP liner 1 3. Methanol Storage tank 25 KL MS with FRP liner 1 4. MF Resin storage tank 6 KL SS 1 5. MF Resin Storage Tank 3 KL & 1 KL SS 2 6. PF Resin storage Tank 12 KL & 6 KL MS 2 7 PF KETTLE 12 TON SS 1 8 PF KETTLE 6 TON SS 1 9 MF KETTLE 6 TON SS 1 10. MF KETTLE 2 TON SS 1

2.5.8 WATER REQUIREMENT

The water requirement for domestic and industrial purpose will be meeting through

GIDC, Dahej Industrial Estate water supply scheme. A letter from GIDC, Dahej stating

that the water will be provided is attached as Annexure - II. The unit will not use any

underground water and no bore well will be created. Dahej Industrial Estate has its own

water reservoir and distribution network throughout the industrial estate.

Average daily fresh water consumption of unit will be about 1.25 KL/Day. Water

consumption will be primarily for processingpurpose. The detail of water consumption is

shown in Table 2.15. Diagram for water balance is shown in Figure 2.1.



TABLE: 2.15

DETAILS OF WATER CONSUMPTION

Sr.

No.

Category Water Consumption (KL/Day)

1. Domestic --

2. Industrial

Processing 1.25

Boiler --

Cooling --

Gardening --

Total(Industrial) 1.25

Total

(Industrial + Domestic)

1.25

FIGURE: 2.1

WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM

NOTE: There will be no wastewater generation from PhenolFormaldehyde Resin and

Melamine Formaldehyde Resin manufacturing.

GIDC WATER 1.25KLD

Water from Phenol (90%) and Formaldehyde (37%)

Process 6.25 KLD

Water Remaining in Resin 6.25 KLD

5KL/Day



2.6 GASEOUS EMISSION

VOC will be generated in process, they are scrubbed in water scrubber and that water will

be used in process in next batch.

2.6.1 FLUE GAS EMISSION

There will be no flue gas emission generation in the unit.

2.6.2 PROCESS GAS EMISSION

There will be no process gas emission generation in the unit

2.10 HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION

Sr. No.

Type of Waste

Category Hazardous waste generation Quantity

Storage area in sq.m

Method of Disposal

1 Discarded Bags & Liners

33.3

4886 Nos./M 18.19 Will be send to recycler after decontamination and the water from decontamination will be sent to resin manufacturing.

EIA REPORT OF M/s. MERINO INDUSTRIES LIMITED, GIDC, DAHEJ, BHARUCH.

M/s. JYOTI OM CHEMICAL RESEARCH CENTRE PVT. LTD., ANKLESHWAR.3. 1

CHAPTER - 3

BASE LINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS 3.1 INTRODUCTION

It is essential to monitor the environment quality prevailing in the surrounding area before

implementation of the proposed project for assessing the environmental impacts from proposed

project. The Environment status within the study area could be used for identification of

significant environmental issues to be addressed in the impact assessment study.

The impact from an existing industrial project on its surrounding environment are mainly

regulated by,

• The nature of the pollutants,

• Their quantities discharged to the environment,

• Existing environment quality,

• Assimilative capacity of the surrounding environment and

• Topography and terrain of the project site.

In order to identify and establish the extent of likely impacts, it is necessary to gather

information on existing environmental quality relating to various components of the

environment.

Primary data were collected for baseline collection. Secondary data were also gathered for

remaining information like meteorological data, Socio-economic data, Ecological data, and

Land use data. For the purpose of collection of primary data, study area was selected within 5

km radius taking as project site as a center which also included towns and villages.

The main factor of local, sub-regional and regional meteorology that influence the air quality in

area of the proposed project are diurnal and seasonal wind pattern and wind direction,

humidity,temperature etc.

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF STUDY AREA

An areacovering 10 km radius from the proposed project site has been considered for the

baseline study. The important landmark in a 10 km radius circle is discussed in table 3.1. The

Google image showing 10km radius map from Project site is shown in Figure 3.1.



TABLE: 3.1

LOCATION IN 10 KM RADIUS STUDY CIRCLE

Sr. No.

Location Distance in Km

Direction from the site

Type of Area District

1. Project Site -- -- Industrial Bharuch 2. Ambetha 6.17 SSW Residential Bharuch 3. Vav 2.70 NE Residential Bharuch 4. Jolva 3.04 ES Residential Bharuch 5. Vadadla 0.61 ES Residential Bharuch 6. Dahej 5.31 SSW Residential Bharuch 7. Kadodara 4.09 NE Residential Bharuch 8. Galenda 5.24 NNE Residential Bharuch 9. Lakhigam 9.10 SW Residential Bharuch

FIGURE: 3.1

LOCATIONAL MAP WITH 10 KM STUDY REGION

For Baseline Study, the monthly meteorological data for study period from December-2016 to

February-2017 is shown at below table 3.2. Meteorological data like hourly wind speed, hourly

wind direction, hourly temperature, hourly relative humidity and monthly rainfall of Dahej

station are used to prepare wind rose diagram.

3.3 WINDROSE

Based on the metrological data, wind roses have been prepared for the period between the

December -16 to February -17. The wind rose prepared from same data is shown at figure no.

3.2 and figure no. 3.3.



TABLE: 3.2

MICRO METROLOGICAL DATA

Month Temperature(oC) Humidity (%) Rain fall (mm)

Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum

December -16 36.5 16 50 18 00 00

January - 17 38 13 60 12 00 00

February -17 40 16 78 13 00 00

(Data fromhttps://www.worldweatheronline.com)

FIGURE: 3.2

WIND ROSE DIAGARM FOR PERIOD OF DECEMBER 2016 TO FEBRUARY 2017

It was observed that wind is blowing mainly towards the SW direction from NE. average wind

speed was 2.86 m/s with calm winds recorded to be 6.11%.

FIGURE: 3.3

WIND CLASS FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION DIAGRAM



(FOR PERIOD OF DECEMBER, 2016 TO FEBRUARY, 2017)

3.4. AIR ENVIRONMENT

3.4.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY (AAQ)

• There will be no boiler, no cooling tower or any other utility within the premises.

• Only 2 ton/day steam will be bought from the neighboring industry and condensate will

go back to neighboring industry. Thus there will be no fuel requirement in the unit.

• There will be no flue gas emission and process gas emission from the unit.

• The VOC from reactors and fugitive gas emission from storage tanks will be absorbed

in water scrubber, the water from the scrubbing tank will be used in manufacturing

process.

The Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) monitoring was carried out during period of December 2016

to February 2017. Monitoring details like locations and monitoring dates are attached as

Annexure-XII.The Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) monitoring in the study area of 10 km radius

around the project site has been assessed through a network of monitoring locations.

3.4.1.1 LOCATION OF AAQ MONITORING STATIONS

Ambient air quality was monitored at 08 locations within the study area. The design of ambient

air quality monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program is based on the following



considerations: Topography/Terrain of the study area, Human Settlements, Wind pattern,

Accessibility of monitoring site, Resource Availability.

The frequency of monitoring was twice in a week for a period of 12 weeks to assess the

existing the sub regional air quality status. All the sampling locations were monitored for

Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Carbon

Monoxide (CO), Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)on 24 hr basis to enable the comparison

with ambient air quality standards prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board

(CPCB).The location of AAQ monitoring stations are givenin table 3.3 and figure 3.4.

Based on the data obtained through ambient air quality survey statement showing maximum,

minimum average concentration values of different monitoring location in the study area have

been computed and presented at table 3.4

TABLE: 3.3

DETAILS OF SAMPLING LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

Sr. No.

Locations Name Distance in Km Direction from the site

District

1. Project Site(A1) -- -- Bharuch

2. Ambetha (A2) 6.17 SSW Bharuch

3. Vav (A3) 2.70 NE Bharuch

4. Jolva (A4) 3.04 ES Bharuch

5. Vadadla (A5) 0.61 ES Bharuch

6. Dahej (A6) 5.31 SSW Bharuch

7. Kadodara (A7) 4.09 NE Bharuch

8. Galenda (A8) 5.24 NNE Bharuch



FIGURE: 3.4

LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS



TABLE: 3.4

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STATUS OF STUDY AREA

Monitoring Locations Min./ Max.

PM10 (µg/m3)

PM2.5 (µg/m3)

SO2 (µg/m3)

NO2 (µg/m3)

CO (mg/m3)

VOC (µg/m3)

A1 - Project Site Min 55 37 10 20 0.48 0.7 Max 85 54 15 27 0.55 2.5

A2 – Ambetha Min 46 32 11 22 0.45 2.1 Max 73 44 14 28 0.55 9

A3 – Vav Min 55 33 11 25 0.37 1.6 Max 87 53 15 30 0.5 5.5

A-4 Jolva Min 39 23 12 22 0.42 < 0.5 Max 70 42 15 29 0.55 3

A-5 Vadadla Min 54 40 12 22 0.46 < 0.5 Max 83 55 14 28 0.52 2

A6– Dahej Min 65 39 14 26 0.65 3.2 Max 87 52 18 30 0.70 10

A-7 Kadodara (A7) Min 64 36 11 25 0.64 < 0.01

Max 86 55 16 29 0.66 < 0.01

A-8 Galenda (A8) Min 63 32 12 24 0.63 < 0.01

Max 84 56 18 28 0.65 < 0.01

Minimum 39 23 10 20 0.35 < 0.5 Maximum 87 55 18 34 0.83 5.8 Average 63 39 14 27 0.59 3.15

Permissible Limit (As per NAAQS)

100 60 80 80 2 NS

Note: Values denoted by symbol “<” indicates Below Detection Limits (BDL), NS: Standard Not Specified, *annual average, 8-hourly average.



Observations: on Based on data obtained, it could be stated that, during the study period the

value of PM10 at monitored locations is ranged between 115-64µg/m3 while the value PM2.5

fluctuates in the range of 79-20 µg/m3. The value of SO2 and NOx were observed to be in the

range of 33-13 µg/m3 and 40-12 µg/m3 respectively.

The value of CO at monitored locations is ranged between 0.5- 0.8µg/m3. The value of VOC at

monitored locations is ranged between 0.7-0.3 ppm. The average concentrations of PM10, PM2.5,

SO2, VOC, NOX and CO are within prescribed limit at all locations.

These concentrations at all AAQM locations were primarily caused by local phenomena

including vehicular movement and natural dusting due to human activities and wind movement.

3.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT

There are two categories of water environment:

1) Ground water 2) Surface water

Seven locations were selected for ground water sampling and four locations were selected for

surface water sampling. Collected samples were analyzed for drinking water quality

parameters like physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals. During study period, the

sampling was done for one time.

Sampling Method: The samples were collected as per Indian standard IS: 3025 (part-1) for

ground water and surface water quality assessment.

Analysis Method: The analysis method followed for the measuring different parameters to

evaluate water quality is given in table 3.5

TABLE: 3.5

METHOD OF ANALYSIS

Sr. No.

Parameters Applicable Standard Method of Analysis

Detection Limit

1. Color in Pt. Co. Sc. APH (22nd Edition) Spectrophotometer (analogous to APHA 2120 C) (Platinum Cobalt Method)

1

2. pH APHA(22nd Edition) 4500 H+ B Electrometric Method

0.01

3. Total hardness (as CaCO3) in mg/L

APHA(22nd Edition) 2340 C: Page 2 – 37 EDTA Titrimetric Method

2

4. Chloride (as Cl) in mg/L

APHA(22nd Edition) 4500-Cl-B-Argentometric method

1

5. TDS in mg/L APHA (22nd Edition) 2540 C Total Dissolved Solid Dried at 180˚C

4



Sr. No.

Parameters Applicable Standard Method of Analysis

Detection Limit

6. TSS in mg/L APHA (22nd Edition) 2540-D-Total Suspended Solids Dried at 103-1050C

4

7. Calcium (as Ca) in mg/L

APHA (22nd Edition) 3500- Ca : B Page 3 – 65 EDTA Titrimetric Method

2

8. Magnesium(as Mg) in mg/L

APHA(22nd Edition) – 3500 - Mg : B Page 3 – 84 Calculation Method

2

9. Sulphate (as SO4) in mg/L

APHA (22nd Edition) 4500–SO4-2E: Page 4-188 Turbidimetric Method/ IS 3025 (Part 24) 1986 (Reaffirmed 1986) Gravimetric Method

1

10. Alkalinity (as CaCO3) in mg/L

APHA (22nd Edition) – 2320 B: Page 2 – 27 Titration Method

2

11. COD in mg/L APHA(22nd Edition)– 5220 B Open Reflux Method 4 12. BOD in mg/L IS: 3025 (Part – 44) 1993

(Reaffirmed 1999) 1

13. MPN Coliform Count

APHA -9221 C --

14. E-coli APHA- 9221 D (Presence Absence Test) --

15. Nitrate in mg/L Spectrophotometer 1

16. Iron (as Fe) in mg/L By NOVA 60 spectrophotometer (Triazine) 0.01

17. Fluoride (as F) in mg/L

By NOVA 60 spectrophotometer 0.1

18. Residual Free Chlorine in mg/L

Iodometric method 1

19. Sodium in mg/L Flame photo meter --

20. Potassium in mg/L Flame photo meter --

21. Ammonical Nitrogen in mg/L

APHA-4500 N or GBNC macro and semi-micro KJELDHAL

2.8

3.5.1GROUND WATER

In order to establish the groundwater quality in the study area, monitoring was conducted at 6

stations during the study period. The ground water sampling has been restricted to bore wells,

as other forms of water abstraction structures were found to be limited. Also, the dug wells and

water holding tanks available were reportedly being filled by water supplied from Narmada

River by Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB) as well as nearby industries in

the Dahej SEZ. The location of the groundwater monitoring stations have been presented in

Table 3.6 and depicted in Figure 3.5 for reference.



TABLE: 3.6

DETAILS OF SAMPLING LOCATION OF GROUND WATER MONITORING

Sr.

No.

Locations Distance in

Km

Direction from the site Source

1. Ambetha (GW1) 4.4 SSW Borewell

2. Dahej (GW2) 3.1 SWW Borewell

3. Vadadla(GW3) 2.4 NEE Borewell

4. Jolva(GW4) 4.4 SEE Borewell

5. Vav(GW5) 4.7 NE Borewell

6. Lakigam (GW6) 9.10 SW Borewell

7. Suva(GW7) 5.4 EES Borewell



FIGURE: 3.5

LOCATION OF GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS



TABLE: 3.7

WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS (GROUNDWATER SOURCES)

Parameter Unit IS 10500 : 2012 Near Lakhigam (GW6)

Ambetha (GW1)

Dahej (GW2)

Vadadla (GW3)

Jolva (GW4)

Vav (GW5)

Suva (GW7) Desirable

Limit Permissible Limit

pH -- 6.5 – 8.5 No relaxation 8.9 7.7 7.8 8.0 7.96 8.01 7.09 Total Hardness [as Ca CO3]

mg/l 200 600 56 268.1 178.5 199.3 484.5 237.2 447.3

Chloride [as Cl] mg/l 250 1000 362.4 600 224.5 72.0 725 201.5 453.2 Sulphate [asSO4]

mg/l 200 400 116.5 66.5 18.7 19.1 567.1 <41.3 198.4

Turbidity NTU 1.0 5.0 34 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 22 18 5 Calcium [as Ca] Mg/l 75 200 13.2 54.8 37.4 42.3 100 51 95 Colour Pt. Co. Sc. 5 15 2.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Magnesium (as Mg)

mg/l 30 100 6.5 32.2 21.5 24.1 57.3 27.4 51

Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3)

mg/l 200 600 892 815 464 216 752 510 690

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

mg/l 500 2000 1472 1905 951 463 3398 947 1350

Fluoride (as F) mg/l 1.0 1.5 3.7 4.6 2.0 0.3 1.5 0.5 0.8 Cyanide [as CN] mg/l 0.05 No relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Nitrate [as NO3] mg/l 45 No relaxation 2.7 7.5 1.4 1.0 3.5 3.0 3.5 Residual Free Chlorine (RFC)

mg/l 0.2 1.0 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2

Ammonia (as total ammonia-N)

mg/l 0.5 No relaxation <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5

Sulphide mg/l 0.05 No relaxation <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05



Parameter Unit IS 10500 : 2012 Near Lakhigam (GW6)

Ambetha (GW1)

Dahej (GW2)

Vadadla (GW3)

Jolva (GW4)

Vav (GW5)

Suva (GW7) Desirable

Limit Permissible Limit

( as H2S) Iron [as Fe] mg/l 0.3 No relaxation <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 Aluminium [asAl]

mg/l 0.03 0.2 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03

Copper [as Cu] mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 Cadmium [as Cd]

mg/l 0.003 No relaxation <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003

Lead [as Pb] mg/l 0.01 No relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Manganese [as Mn]

mg/l 0.1 No relaxation <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.12 <0.05 <0.05

Zinc [as Zn] mg/l 5 15 <0.02 2.0 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 E. Coli MPN/100

ml Absent No relaxation <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2

Total coliform Bacteria

MPN/100 ml

Absent No relaxation 17 7 17 <2 <2 <2 <2

Discussion of Results:

• pH of the groundwater samples were recorded in the range of 7.7-8.9 asagainst the IS: 10500 drinking water standard of 6.5 to 8.5. pH of the

watersample collected from the borewell within the Near Lakhigam (8.9) was foundto be marginally above the specified standards.

• Total hardness in the groundwater samples recorded from 56 mg/l to 484.5 mg/l. It was found to be exceeding the acceptable limits (200

mg/l) in almost all samples except project site and Dahej but within permissible limit of 600 mg/l.

• Chloride concentrations varied from 72 mg/l to 725 mg/l in the groundwater samples. Vadadla, Dahej and Vav had chloride concentrations

within the acceptable limit (250 mg/l) whereas Near Lakhigam, Ambetha, Jolva and Suva were within the permissible limit (2000 mg/l).

• Sulphate concentrations in the groundwater samples were found to be in the range of 18.7-567.1 mg/l. Samples collected from Jolva were

found to be exceeding the permissible limit (400 mg/l).



• Turbidity values of the groundwater samples ranged between <1.0-34 NTU. Turbidity

values of samples collected from Near Lakhigam, Vav and Jolva were found to be

exceeding the permissible limit (5 NTU).

• Magnesium concentrations varied between 6.5 – 57.3 mg/l. all the samples were found to

be within the permissible limits (100 mg/l).

• The level of total dissolved solids (TDS) recorded in the groundwater samples varied

from 463 mg/l to 3398 mg/l. In samples collected fromNear Lakhigam, Dahej, Ambetha,

Vav and Suva the TDS levels were found to be exceeding the acceptable limit of 500

mg/l while samples collected from Jolva was found to be exceeding the permissible

limit(2000 mg/l).

• Total alkalinity varied from 216 mg/l to 892 mg/l in the groundwater samples. All

samples were found to be within the permissible limits except at Near Lakhigam,

Ambetha, Jolva and Suvawhich were exceeding the permissible limit (600 mg/l).

• Fluoride levels in the groundwater samples were found to be in the range 0.3-4.6 mg/l.

However, fluoride concentrations at Near Lakhigam, Ambetha and Dahej were found to

be exceeding the permissible limit (1.5 mg/l).

• Nitrate concentrations in the groundwater samples ranged between 1-7.5 mg/l. All the

samples were found to be within the acceptable limits (45mg/l).

• Manganese concentrations were found to be between <0.05 – 0.12 mg/l.

• E. coli concentrations were found to be <2 MPN/100 ml for all the samples.

• Total coliform in the groundwater samples were found to be in the rangeof <2-17

MPN/100 ml. Total coliforms were detected in the samplescollected from theNear

Lakhigam, Ambetha and Dahej.

In summary, the baselinegroundwater quality in the area is mostly alkaline in nature. Due to

theproximity of Gulf of Khambat and presence of saline aquifers, theconcentrations of TDS,

chloride, alkalinity values were found to be high inground water of the study area. Higher

sulphate concentrations recorded at Jolva could also be attributed to saline water ingress in

thearea. Heavy metals viz. Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg were found in concentrationsbelow detection

limits which indicate absence of any metal contamination ofgroundwater by an

external/anthropogenic source.



2) Surface water:

Surface water quality monitoring was conducted at 5 stations within the study area. The location

of the surface water monitoring stations has been presented in Table 3.8and depicted in Figure

3.6for reference.

TABLE: 3.8

DETAILS OF SAMPLING LOCATION OF SURFACE WATER MONITORING

Sr.

No.

Locations Distance in

Km

Direction from the

site

Source

1. SW1 – Narmada estuary 7.8 SW Narmada estuary

2. SW2 – Vadadla 0.61 ES Pond

3. SW3 – Vav 2.70 NE Pond

4. SW4 – Jolva 3.04 ES Pond

Water sampling and analysis was done as per standard guidelines by CPCB. Field parameters

viz. temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen were analyzed at the site. The results of the samples

collected from the selected locations have been discussed below with respect to CPCB’s surface

water classification as provided in Table 3.9.

TABLE: 3.9

CPCB WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR SURFACE WATER

Designated Best Use Class of

Water

Criteria

Drinking Water Sourcewithout

conventionaltreatment but after

Disinfection

A • Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml

shall be 50 or less

• pH between 6.5 and 8.5

• Dissolved Oxygen 6mg/l or more

• Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days

20°C 2mg/l or less

Outdoor bathing (Organised) B • Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml

shall be 500 or less pH between 6.5 and

8.5 Dissolved Oxygen 5mg/l or more


20°C 3mg/l or less

Drinking water source after C • Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml



Designated Best Use Class of

Water

Criteria

conventional treatment and

disinfection

shall be 5000 or less pH between 6 to 9

Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or more


20°C 3mg/l or less

Propagation of Wild life and

Fisheries

D • pH between 6.5 to 8.5 Dissolved Oxygen

4mg/l or more

• Free Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/l or less

Irrigation, Industrial Cooling,

Controlled Waste disposal

E • pH between 6.0 to 8.5

• Electrical Conductivity at 25°C micro

mhos/cm Max.2250

• Sodium absorption Ratio Max. 26

• Boron Max. 2mg/l



FIGURE: 3.6

LOCATION OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS



TABLE: 3.10

WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS (SURFACE WATER SOURCES)

Parameter Unit Narmada estuary (SW1)

Vadadla- Pond (SW2)

Vav - Pond (SW3)

Jolva - Pond (SW4)

pH -- 7.9 7.5 7.6 7.4 DissolvedOxygen (DO)

mg/l 5.6 5.8 5.7 5.6

Biochemical OxygenDemand

mg/l 5.5 2 3 2

Chemical OxygenDemand

mg/l 5.0 6 8 7

Colour Pt. Co. Sc. <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Chloride [as Cl] mg/l 20,890 115.3 248.5 119 Sulphate [asSO4]

mg/l 3048 14 8 15

Turbidity NTU 281 55 260 57 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

mg/l 47950 450 701 461

Fluoride (as F) mg/l 5 1.7 1.0 1.6 Cyanide [as CN] mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Nitrate [as NO3] mg/l 5.8 1.5 3.8 1.7 PhenolicCompound [asC6H5OH]

mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Ammonia (as total ammonia-N)

mg/l <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5

Sulphide ( as H2S)

mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05

Iron [as Fe] mg/l 0.06 <0.05 1.6 <0.05 Aluminium [asAl]

mg/l 0.05 <0.02 1.5 <0.02

Manganese [as Mn]

mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05

Zinc [as Zn] mg/l <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 Boron [as B] mg/l 2.0 <0.05 0.12 <0.05

E. Coli MPN/100 ml

13 12 10 11

Total coliform Bacteria

MPN/100 ml

34 351 26 340

Primary Analysis Results:

• pH of the surface water samples varied between 7.4-7.9.

• Dissolved oxygen (DO) content of the water samples varied between 5.6-5.8 mg/l.

Lowest DO was observed for the sample collected fromNarmada estuary.



• Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD) of the samples varied between 2.0-8 mg/l. Lowest

BOD value was obtained for the sample collected from thepond in Vadadla village and

highest at Narmada estuary.

• Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) of the samples varied between 2.0-8.0 mg/l. Lowest

COD value was obtained for the sample collected fromNarmada estuary.

• Highest TDS value was obtained for the sample collected from Narmada estuary.

• Ammonia was found to be <0.5 mg/l at all locations.

• Boron values of the surface water samples varied between <0.05 mg/l-0.12 mg/l.

• Sulphate contents of the coastal water sample 3048 mg/l; whereas the sulphate contents

of the ponds ranged between 8-15 mg/l. Iron content of the surface water samples varied

between <0.5-1.6 mg/l.

• Concentration of total coliform in the water samples ranged between 12- 351 MPN/100

ml. highestvalue of 351 MPN/100 ml was recorded for Vadadla pond sample. While in

the coastal water samples the total coliform values ranged between 12-34 MPN/100 ml.

In summary, Surfacewater from the village ponds is used for bathing, irrigation andcatching fish.

The surface water quality reveals that the water conforms toCPCB Class “B “(Outdoor Bathing

Organized) and Class “D” (propagation ofwildlife and fisheries) Water Quality Criteria.

When compared to IS 7967-1976 (reaffirmed 2009) the surface water samplescollected at

Narmada estuarywere found to be in compliance to the Tolerancelimits for Bathing, Recreation,

Shell Fish and Commercial Fish Culture, andSalt Manufacture.

3.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise can be defined as an unwanted sound. It interferes with speech and hearing. If intense

enough, it can damage hearing, or is otherwise irritating. Noise can also disturb natural wildlife

and ecological system.In order to measure the existing noise sources and to identify the

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

Noise standards have been designated as per the Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules,

2000 Notified by MoEF & CC, New Delhi. The ambient noise standards are presented in

Equivalent noise levels (Leq). The measurements were carried out at each monitoring location

during day time and night time. Noise survey was conducted using Sound Level Meter.

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

monitoring locations are shown in Figure3.7 and listed in Table 3.11.

The result is given in table 3.12



FIGURE: 3.7

LOCATION OF NOISE MONITORING STATIONS



TABLE: 3.11

AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS

Sr. No.

Locations Name Distance in Km

Direction from the site

Type of Area

1. N1 - Project Site -- -- Industrial 2. N2 –Near Lakhigam 4.8 SW Industrial 3. N3 – Ambetha 4.4 SSW Silence zone 4. N4 – Dahej 3.1 SWW Commercial 5. N5– Vadadla 2.4 NEE Residential 6. N6– Jolva 4.4 SEE Residential 7. N7– Vav 4.7 NE Residential

TABLE 3.12

AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING RESULTS

Location Name

Zone Units Result CPCB Permissible Limit Day Time Night

Time Day Time Night

Time N1 - Project Site

Industrial dB(A) Leq

56 45 75 70

N2 –Near Lakhigam


57 46 75 70

N3 - Ambetha Silence zone

dB(A) Leq

49 39 50 40

N4 - Dahej Commercial dB(A) Leq

53 40 65 55

N5 - Near Salt Pan


54 44 75 70

N6 - Vadadla Residential dB(A) Leq

50 41 55 45

N7 –Jolva Residential dB(A) Leq

51 42 55 45

N8 - Vav Residential dB(A) Leq

50 39 55 45

OBSERVATION & DISCUSSION:

• The noise levels during daytime varied from 49 dB (A) Leq to 57 dB (A) Leq in the study

area. The noise level in the study area is within the permissible Limits as per Noise rules

2000.

• The night time noise level in the study area is in the range of 40 dB (A) Leq to 46 dB (A)

Leq. The night time noise was also within stipulated standards of CPCB.

The noise quality in the study area was found to be satisfactory and well within the prescribed

statutory limits.



TABLE 3.13

APPLICABLE NOISE STANDARDS

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

Day Time (6 am and 10 pm)

Night Time (10 pm and 6 am)

A Industrial area 75 70

B Commercial area 65 55

C Residential area 55 45

D Silence zone 50 40

(Source: The Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000)

3.7 SOIL

3.7.1 BASELINE DATA

Description of soil environment has become vital particularly when the treated effluent is to be

discharge on land for disposal or treatment. The soil environment is usually described by

determining the physical and chemical characteristics of soil samples collected from site with

the help of auger/spade. The composite soil sample was collected from project site and the

villages within 10 km radius. The samples were collected to determine physical and chemical

characteristic of soil. The selected soil sampling locations are given in table 3.14 and shown in

figure 3.8. The result is given in table 3.15.

TABLE: 3.14

LOCATIONS OF SOIL QUALITY MONITORING WITH RESPECT TO THE

PROJECT SITE

Sr.

No.

Soil Locations Distance in

Km

Direction from the

site

District

1. S1 - Project Site -- -- Bharuch

2. S2 –Near Lakhigam 4.8 SW Bharuch

3. S3 –Ambetha 4.4 SSW Bharuch

4. S4 –Dahej 3.1 SWW Bharuch

5. S5 - Near Highway 5.0 WNW Bharuch

6. S6 –Vadadla 2.4 NEE Bharuch

7. S7 –Jolva 4.4 SEE Bharuch

8. S8 –Vav 4.7 NE Bharuch



FIGURE: 3.8

LOCATION OF SOIL MONITORING STATIONS



TABLE: 3.15

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF SOIL SAMPLES

Sr. No.

Parameters Unit Sampling Locations Project site (S1)

Near Lakhigam (S2)

Ambetha(S3)

Dahej (S4)

Near Highway(S5)

Vadadla(S6)

Jolva (S7) Vav (S8)

1. pH -- 8 7.8 8 8 8.1 7.8 8.1 7.9 2. Sand % 21 19 20 20 22 18 18 18 3. Silt % 28 52 41 26 39 51 48 25 4. Clay % 48 29 32 54 39 31 34 57 5. Texture - Clay loam Silty clay Loam Clay

Loam Clay Loam

Clay loam Silty clay Loam

Silty clay Loam

Clay loam

6. Moisture Content

% 2 8.5 2.5 3 1.3 6.6 1.7 2

7. Organic matter

% 0.5 0.55 0.5 0.6 0.4 0.9 0.86 0.64

8. Organic carbon

% 0.3 0.32 0.2 0.4 0.23 0.5 0.5 0.4

9. Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3)

mg/kg 1220 2480 1528 1178 1395 1138 1550 930

10. Conductivity µs/cm 255 266 261 250 259 725 211 415 11. Calcium

Oxide (as CaO)

mg/kg 945 807 825 1095 882 1098 537 620

12. Potassium (as K)

mg/kg 260 232 225 209 297 298 190 264

13. Sodium (as Na)

mg/kg 360 298 346 370 340 409 269 391

14. Magnesium (as Mg)

mg/kg 120 132 104 81 197 110 73 379

15. Iron (as Fe) mg/kg 4.5 3.6 3.9 4.2 5 3.8 5.6 4



3.8 LAND USE PATTERNS

Land use, in general, reflects the human beings activities on land, whereas the word land cover

indicates the vegetation, agricultural and artificial manmade structures covering the land

surfaces. Identification and periodic surveillance of land uses and vegetation covers, in the

vicinity of any developmental activity is one of the most important components for an

environmental impact assessment, which would help determine the impact of the project

development activity on the land use pattern.

3.8.1 METHOD OF DATA PREPARATION

The land use / land cover has been presented in the form of a map prepared by using IRS

P6LISS-III and procured from the National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA), Hyderabad. The

satellite data has been processed using ERDAS Imagine software supported with ground checks

and ground truth verification. Area and distance calculations have been carried out using GIS

software after geo-referencing the interpreted data with the help of Survey of India(SoI)

topographical maps of the scale 1:50,000.

A map depicting major land use/ land cover classes comprising lands under agriculture, fallow

land, open/degraded vegetation; lands falling under water bodies, scrub and lands under

inhabitations is presented at figure 3.12. The map also marks the area within 10 km of the project

site as the area of interest. Land use and Land Cover with Towns and Village Locations a map

depicting major land use/ land cover classes along with the village locations in the area of

coverage is presented at figure 3.9. The land use classification within a distance of ten kilometres

from the project location and the areas falling under the respective classifications are as per the

following:



FIGURE: 3.9

PROCESS METHODOLOGY



TABLE: 3.16

AREAS UNDER DIFFERENT LANDUSE

Area Statics of Land use/Land Cover Map Sr. No.

Class Name Area (In hectares)

Area (In Sq. Km.)

Area %

1. Water Body 1363.73 13.64 4.34 2. Open/Barren Land 5076.01 50.76 16.17 3. Agriculture Land 1159.56 11.60 3.694. Fallow Land 6291.40 62.91 20.04 5. Open/Degraded Vegetation 412.59 4.13 1.31 6. Vegetation Medium Density 397.40 3.97 1.27 7. River & Canal 23.25 0.23 0.07 8. Marshy Land 919.33 9.19 2.93 9. Salt Affected Land 128.45 1.28 0.41 10. Settlement & Habitation 324.50 3.25 1.03 11. Mud Flat 863.17 8.63 2.75 12. Jetty 32.91 0.33 0.10 13. Salt Pans 2083.03 20.83 6.63 14. Mangrove (Sparse) 117.30 1.17 0.37 15. Mangrove (Dense) 223.00 2.23 0.71 16. Marshy Vegetation 46.55 0.47 0.15 17. Industrial Area 290.32 2.90 0.92 18. Sea 11589.46 115.89 36.91 19. Seasonal water Body 59.04 0.59 0.19 Total 31400 314.01 1000

(Courtesy: Environmental Information Centre, New Delhi)

FIGURE: 3.10

CHART SHOWING AREA STATICS OF LAND USE



FIGURE: 3.11

LANDUSE/LAND COVER



3.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

3.9.1 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The study of the environmental components like flora and fauna is required to assess the

biological diversity of the region. Flora and fauna can be used for biological surveillance in

assessing the environmental status. The ecological interpretation of study area is based on

secondary sources of information.

Water is the basic and essential resource for the survival of flora and fauna. The flora being the

primary producer influences the fauna of the region. The characteristic flora existing in a region

depends upon the existing conditions such as intensity of sunlight, type of soil, quality of air,

including the quality and quantity of water available, etc.

3.9.2 FLORA

The flora or the vegetation in the region is chiefly or dry deciduous type of species, which

includes dominance of acacia nilotia ssp. Indica or babul, Azadirachta indica or Neem and

Prosopis cineraria or samadi. The vegetation based on the habitat can be classified into three

broad categories such as (1) Ravine or river bed vegetation, (2) Agricultural fields with hedges

including wild tree species and (3) small vegetation patches of few three species compositions

around lakes and ponds. Also in some area the plantation activities were also carried out of

Eucalyptus and also of ailanthus excels.

River bed vegetation is dominated by acacia nilotica and invasive prosopis juliflora with

presence of prosopis cineraria on tops of mounds. Agricultural field vegetation include planted

crop such as tuver, tobacco, diveli, ghau and some places papdi.

The edges of the fields or hedge vegetation shows most diverse species composition with

dominance of azadirachta indica, Holoptelea integrifolia, Acacia nilotica, streblus asper,

diospyros cordifolia along with planted species like pithecellobium dulce, Moringa olifera,

Mangifera indica, Manilkara hexandra and tamarindus indica, small vegetation patches around

water bodies like ponds and lakes include mainly ficus benghalensis (Vad) Ficus religiosa

(peepal) and some places ficus racemosa (Umbar). Other plants around water – logged areas are

acacia nilotica, phyllanthus reticulate (Kamboi), ipomoea fistulosa (Naffatiyu) and Ipomoea

biloba.

There are 79 tree species reported from the entire study area.

TABLE: 3.17



LIST OF FLORA

Sr. No.

Scientific Name Common Name Family

I Trees 1. Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae 2. Eucalyptus Nilgiri Myrtaceae 3. Ficus benghalensis Vad Urticaceae 4. Ficus religiosa Peeplo Urticaceae 5. Prosopis juliflora Gando baval Mimaceceae 6. Tamarindus indica Amli Caesalpinaceae 7. Parkinsonia aculeate Rambaval Mimosaceae 8. Leucenea leucocephala Subaval Mimosaceae 9. Moringa oleifera Saragavo Moringaceae 10. Salvadora persica Piludi Salvadoraceae 11. Zizyphus nummularia Bor Rhamnaceae 12. Zizyphus mauritiana Chani Bor Rhamnaceae 13. Ficus tsiela Peepar Urticaecae 14. Ficus religiosa Peepal Urticaecae 15. Prosopis juliflora Khijdo Mimosaceae 16. Capparis deciduas Kerdo Capparidaceae 17. Petrophorum pterocarpum Copper pods Casesalpinaceae 18. Pithocellobium dulce Goras amli Mimosaceae 19. Sesbania sesban Shesri Caesalpinaceae 20. Acacia nilotica Baval Mimosaceae 21. Avecinnia marina Sundari Avicenniaceae 22. Adonsonia digitata Rukhdo Choramli Bombacucae 23. Salvadora persica Khari Jar Salvadoraceae 24. Salvadora oleoides Mithi Jar Salvadoraceae 25. Gmelina arborea Sevan Verbenaceae 26. Millingtonia hortensis Desi buch Bignoniaceae 27. Mangifera indica Mango Anacardiaceae 28. Eugenia jambolina Jamun Myrtaceae 29. Delonix regia Gulmohar Caesalpinaceae 30. Ficus tsiela Pipte Urticaceae 31. Cassia siamea Kasid Caesalpinacae II Shrubs 1. Euphorbia tirucolli Thor Euphorbiaceae 2. Amania baccifera Jal Agiyo Lythraceae 3. Sueda sps. Looni ni bhaji Amaranthaceae 4. Heliotropium sps Hathisundhi Boraginaceae 5. Calotropis procera Ankdo Asclepediaceae 6. Calotropis gigantean Safed Ankdo Asclepediaceae



Sr. No.


7. Hygrophilla auriculata Akhro Acanthaceae 8. Ipomoea carnea/fistulosa Convolvulaceae besharam vel 9. Ipomoea aquatic Convolvulaceae Nala ni bhaji 10. Datura innoxia Dhatura Salanaceae 11. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulaceae Lakshman vel 12. Ipomoea pes-caprae Maryad vel Convolvulaceae 13. Ipomoea palmate Railway creeper Convolvulaceae 14. Achyranthes aspera Anthedi Amaranthaceae 15. Abutilon indicum Kanski Malvaceae 16. Sida cordifolia Bala Malvaceae 17. Ipomoea aquaticca Nala ni bhaji Convolvulaceae 18. Cressa cretica Khariyu Convolvulaceae 19. Cocculus hirsutus Vevdi Menispermaceae 20. Ecipta Alba Bhangro Asteraceae 21. Merremia emarginata Undarkani Convolvulaceae 22. Trianthema monogyna Satodo Aziaceae 23. Vitex negundo Nagod Vertrenaceae 24. Spheranthus indicus Gorakh mundi Asteraceae 25. Tridax procumbens Paradeshi Bhangeo-

Lithophytic Asteraceae

26. Vernonia cineraria Sahdevi Asteraceae 27. Vicoa indica Sonasali Asteraceae 28. Blumaea lacera Jungli muli Asteraceae 29. Azanza lampas Jungli bhindi Malvaceae 30. Celosia argentea Lampdi Amaranthaceae III Climber 1. Pergularia daemia Chamar dudhedi Asclepediaceae 2. Trichosanthes cucumerina Jungli parval Cucurbataceae 3. Vitis trifolia Khachatumbo Vitaceae IV Grasses 1. Apluda mutica Phophal Poaceae 2. Aristida sps Lapdu Poaceae 3. Cenchrus biflorus Dhaman Poaceae 4. Chloris barbata Bidelpuchh Poaceae 5. Dactylotenium indicum Tarakiyu Poaceae 6. Heteropogon contortus Kagadiu Poaceae V Crops 1. Ricinus communis Castor, Arundo Euphorbiaceae 2. Brassica Niger Raido Brassicaceae 3. Sorghum vulgae Juwar Poaceae 4. Triticum aestivum Wheat Poaceae



Sr. No.


5. Gossypium sps. Cotton Malvaceae 6. Cicur arietinus Chana Papilionaceae 7. Cajanus cajan Tuwar Papilionaceae 8. Antheum graveolens Suva Apiaceae C Macrophytes 1. Typha sps. Gha-Bajariyu Typhaceae

3.9.3 FAUNA

Bird’s diversity of the area shows diversity as the area has various ecosystems. A total 28 bird’s

species were reported from the area. The bird species are representative of wetlands, forests and

grassland habitat. The locals reported presence of vultures seen only during certain time of the

year.

TABLE: 3.18

LIST OF FAUNA

Sr. No.


I Birds 1. Acridothers sp. Myna Sturnidae 2. Ardeola grayee Pond Heron Ardeidae 3. Babulcus ibis Cattle Egret Ardeidae 4. Centropus cinensis Crow-phesant Cuculidae 5. Columba Livia Blue Rock Pigeon Columidae 6. Corvus macrorhynenas Jungle crow Corvidae 7. Corvus splendens House Crow Carvidae 8. Eudynamys scolopacea Koel Cuculidae 9. Fracolinus francollinus Black partiridge Pharianidae 10. Halcyon rustica Whitebrested Kingfisher Aicenidae 11. Hirundo rustica Common swallow Hirundinidae 12. Lanius exubitor Grey Shrike Daniidae 13. Merops orientalis Littlegreen Bea-eater Miropidae 14. Milvus migrans Pathi Kite Accipitridae 15. Passer domesticus House Sparrow Passerinae 16. Pycnonotus caffer Redvented bulbul Pycnonotidae 17. Ploceus philipinensis Weaver bird Plocidae 18. Vanellus indicus Redwattled Lapwing Jacanidae 19. Pycnonotus leucogenys White cheek bulbul Pycnonotidue 20. Alauda arvensis Sky ark Alaudidae 21. Sturnus roseus Rosy pastor Sturnidae II Animals



Sr. No.


1. Canis aureus Jackal Canidae 2. Herpestris sps. Mongoose Herpestidae 3. Rattus norvegicus Rat Muridae 4. Pyyas Mucesus Rat snake Coluoridae 5. Sciurus carolinensis Squirrel Sciuridae 6. E.jaculus Sand boa Boidae 7. Lepas nigricollis Rabbit Lporidae

(Courtesy: State forest Dept., Bharuch, Gujarat)

3.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

As assessment of socio-economic environment forms an integral part of an EIA study, baseline

information for the same was collected during the study period. The baseline socio-economic

data collected for the study region, before the proposed expansion is operational, has been

identified for the four major indicators viz. demography ,civic amenities, economy and social

culture. The baseline status of the above indicators is compiled in forthcoming sections.

3.10.1 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA WITHIN THE REGION OF INTEREST

Demography covers the information related to population density, sex ratio and literacy level of

the public in the study area. Table 3.19 provides demographic data of the Dahej Taluka.

TABLE: 3.19

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

Sr.No

Village Name CD Block Name

No. of Households

Total Population

Total Male

Total Female

1. Gandhar Vagra 453 2121 1138 3 2. Muler Vagra 299 1735 869 866 3. Paldi Vagra 183 832 440 392 4. Chanchvel Vagra 621 3396 1729 1667 5. Badalpura Vagra 102 519 265 254 6. Vichhiyad Vagra 125 638 329 309 7. Khadkhandali Vagra 11 68 32 36 8. Ora Vagra 258 1241 626 615 9. Vagra Vagra 1560 7724 3924 3800 10. Sachan Vagra 152 691 355 336 11. Pahaj Vagra 520 2437 1218 1219 12. Ochchhan Vagra 311 1527 769 758 13. Keshwan Vagra 375 1625 863 762 14. Trankal Vagra 129 543 287 256 15. Aladar Vagra 166 830 431 399 16. Paniadara Vagra 514 2563 1360 1203 17. Goladara Vagra 201 890 462 428 18. Ambhel Vagra 159 721 348 373 19. Limdi Vagra 110 539 278 261



Sr.No


No. of Households

Total Population

Total Male

Total Female

20. Kalam Vagra 331 1576 794 782 21. Mosam Vagra 159 798 392 406 22. Pisad Vagra 151 708 362 346 23. Vastikhandali Vagra 390 2091 1077 1014 24. Rahad Vagra 185 931 473 458 25. Vachhnad Vagra 151 763 401 362 26. Saladara Vagra 205 994 511 483 27. Ankot Vagra 162 739 399 340 28. Juned Vagra 84 443 226 217 29. Saran Vagra 273 1346 686 660 30. Sutrel Vagra 190 958 482 476 31. Vahiyal Vagra 250 1170 607 563 32. Pipalia Vagra 316 1609 823 786 33. Pakhajan Vagra 255 1286 671 615 34. Nadarkha Vagra 92 447 220 227 35. Narnavi Vagra 151 692 349 343 36. Padariya Vagra 131 647 340 307 37. Kadodara Vagra 420 1995 1018 977 38. Vav Vagra 155 727 378 349 39. Sambheti Vagra 82 416 226 190 40. Janiadara Vagra 150 729 361 368 41. Akhod Vagra 174 831 435 396 42. Nandida Vagra 160 719 383 336 43. Khojbal Vagra 287 1513 782 731 44. Sadathala Vagra 58 277 136 141 45. Kothia Vagra 111 555 279 276 46. Sayakha Vagra 231 1072 560 512 47. Bhersam Vagra 325 1461 735 726 48. Vorasamni Vagra 475 2514 1250 1264 49. Aragama Vagra 223 1188 611 577 50. Vilayat Vagra 444 2203 1133 1070 51. Bhensali Vagra 228 1123 582 541 52. Atali Vagra 239 1150 612 538 53. Galenda Vagra 120 611 314 297 54. Samatpor Vagra 79 367 182 185 55. Vadadla Vagra 201 822 419 403 56. Dahej Vagra 3426 13495 8345 5150 57. Lakhigam Vagra 1217 4938 3144 1794 58. Luvara Vagra 385 1663 873 790 59. Jageshwar Vagra 383 1571 818 753 60. Ambheta Vagra 347 1552 807 745 61. Jolva Vagra 338 1442 807 635 62. Suva Vagra 413 1920 973 947 63. Rahiad Vagra 355 1694 862 832 64. Koliad Vagra 152 676 321 355 65. Kaladara Vagra 393 1663 934 729 66. Vengani Vagra 202 908 462 446 67. Aliabet Vagra 92 411 211 200

(Sources: Census-2011 for Bharuch District)



TABLE: 3.20

POPULATION DENSITY & SEX RATIO

Sr. No.

Name Population(Persons)

Population Density (Person/Sq. km.)

Sex ratio (No. of females per 1000 males)

1. District Bharuch (2011) 1551019 295 925

2. Taluka Vagra (2011) 100044 113 870

3. Taluka Amod (2011) 93819 200 938

4. Taluka Bharuch (2011) 452517 703 944

3. 10.2 LITERACY RATE

The literacy rate is a major factor, which influences the socio-cultural condition of a particular

place. Details of literacy ofTaluka Dahej and Taluka anklav are given in table 3.21 and table

3.22.

TABLE: 3.21

LITERACY RATE WITHIN 10 KM RADIAL DISTANCE OF STUDY AREA

LITERACY RATE OF VAGRA (TALUKA) AND BHARUCH (DISTRICT)

(Source: Census-2011 for Bharuch District)

TABLE: 3.22

LITERACY RATE WITHIN 10 KM RADIAL DISTANCE OF STUDY AREA

Sr. No


Population Literate

Male Literate

Female Literate

1. Gandhar Vagra 1289 800 489 2. Muler Vagra 1037 606 431 3. Paldi Vagra 629 375 254 4. Chanchvel Vagra 2336 1253 1083 5. Badalpura Vagra 336 202 134 6. Vichhiyad Vagra 396 231 165 7. Khadkhandali Vagra 40 22 18 8. Ora Vagra 884 501 383 9. Vagra Vagra 5532 2983 2549 10. Sachan Vagra 462 260 202 11. Pahaj Vagra 1633 917 716 12. Ochchhan Vagra 1004 557 447 13. Keshwan Vagra 1091 647 444 14. Trankal Vagra 388 225 163

Sr. No.

Name Male Literacy (%)

Female Literacy (%)

Total Literacy ( %)

1. Taluka Vagra (2011) 58.84 41.15 70.47

2. District Bharuch (2011) 55.71 44.28 72.09



Sr. No


Population Literate

Male Literate

Female Literate

15. Aladar Vagra 595 341 254 16. Paniadara Vagra 1655 1003 652 17. Goladara Vagra 631 371 260 18. Ambhel Vagra 442 258 184 19. Limdi Vagra 404 229 175 20. Kalam Vagra 1051 586 465 21. Mosam Vagra 544 312 232 22. Pisad Vagra 534 294 240 23. Vastikhandali Vagra 1471 823 648 24. Rahad Vagra 603 352 251 25. Vachhnad Vagra 591 340 251 26. Saladara Vagra 674 391 283 27. Ankot Vagra 533 325 208 28. Juned Vagra 287 158 129 29. Saran Vagra 801 461 340 30. Sutrel Vagra 648 368 280 31. Vahiyal Vagra 787 449 33832. Pipalia Vagra 1026 584 442 33. Pakhajan Vagra 964 548 416 34. Nadarkha Vagra 325 183 142 35. Narnavi Vagra 510 283 227 36. Padariya Vagra 498 293 205 37. Kadodara Vagra 1369 801 568 38. Vav Vagra 575 324 251 39. Sambheti Vagra 316 188 128 40. Janiadara Vagra 511 273 238 41. Akhod Vagra 579 340 239 42. Nandida Vagra 506 293 213 43. Khojbal Vagra 1045 587 458 44. Sadathala Vagra 158 94 64 45. Kothia Vagra 366 218 148 46. Sayakha Vagra 753 440 313 47. Bhersam Vagra 864 500 364 48. Vorasamni Vagra 1875 997 878 49. Aragama Vagra 898 484 414 50. Vilayat Vagra 1451 840 611 51. Bhensali Vagra 793 446 347 52. Atali Vagra 857 494 363 53. Galenda Vagra 462 243 219 54. Samatpor Vagra 264 154 110 55. Vadadla Vagra 602 331 271 56. Dahej Vagra 9970 6704 3266 57. Lakhigam Vagra 3966 2679 1287 58. Luvara Vagra 1197 672 525 59. Jageshwar Vagra 1300 683 617 60. Ambheta Vagra 1214 677 537 61. Jolva Vagra 1075 661 414 62. Suva Vagra 1427 783 644 63. Rahiad Vagra 1310 690 620 64. Koliad Vagra 459 254 205



Sr. No


Population Literate

Male Literate

Female Literate

65. Kaladara Vagra 1062 704 358 66. Vengani Vagra 518 301 217 67. Aliabet Vagra 132 102 30

(Source: Census-2011 for Bharuch District)

3.11.3 OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE

In economic development of the region its geographical location, natural resources, business and

employment, industries and manpower play vital role. Table 3.23 provides the occupational

patterns in all villages of Dahej Taluka.

Main worker: Who has worked last year for six month or more.

Marginal worker: Who has worked last year for less than six months.

Non-worker: Who did not work at all during the reference period of one year.

Distribution of main worker and marginal worker into further following four categories are

shown in table 3.24.

o Cultivators

o Agricultural labors

o Household industry

o Others worker



TABLE: 3.23

OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE

Sr. No.


Total Population

Total work Population

Total Main Worker Population

Total Marginal Worker Population

Total Non worker population

Employment Ratio%

1. Gandhar Vagra 2121 919 607 312 1202 43.33 2. Muler Vagra 1735 596 550 46 1139 34.35 3. Paldi Vagra 832 355 350 5 477 42.67 4. Chanchvel Vagra 3396 1206 970 236 2190 35.51 5. Badalpura Vagra 519 389 316 73 130 74.95 6. Vichhiyad Vagra 638 265 216 49 373 41.54 7. Khadkhandali Vagra 68 37 31 6 31 54.41 8. Ora Vagra 1241 540 418 122 701 43.51 9. Vagra Vagra 7724 2719 1881 838 5005 35.20 10. Sachan Vagra 691 393 146 247 298 56.87 11. Pahaj Vagra 2437 881 646 235 1556 36.15 12. Ochchhan Vagra 1527 860 853 7 667 56.32 13. Keshwan Vagra 1625 655 636 19 970 40.31 14. Trankal Vagra 543 164 149 15 379 30.20 15. Aladar Vagra 830 446 410 36 384 53.73 16. Paniadara Vagra 2563 1391 619 772 1172 54.27 17. Goladara Vagra 890 348 226 122 542 39.10 18. Ambhel Vagra 721 209 187 22 512 28.99 19. Limdi Vagra 539 153 144 9 386 28.39 20. Kalam Vagra 1576 591 538 53 985 37.50 21. Mosam Vagra 798 268 168 100 530 33.58 22. Pisad Vagra 708 315 181 134 393 44.49 23. Vastikhandali Vagra 2091 666 623 43 1425 31.85 24. Rahad Vagra 931 397 379 18 534 42.64 25. Vachhnad Vagra 763 275 274 1 488 36.04 26. Saladara Vagra 994 437 394 43 557 43.96



Sr. No.


Total Population





Employment Ratio%

27. Ankot Vagra 739 313 266 47 426 42.35 28. Juned Vagra 443 195 194 1 248 44.02 29. Saran Vagra 1346 392 388 4 954 29.12 30. Sutrel Vagra 958 350 337 13 608 36.53 31. Vahiyal Vagra 1170 568 562 6 602 48.55 32. Pipalia Vagra 1609 639 615 24 970 39.71 33. Pakhajan Vagra 1286 555 474 81 731 43.16 34. Nadarkha Vagra 447 197 197 0 250 44.07 35. Narnavi Vagra 692 413 226 187 279 59.68 36. Padariya Vagra 647 299 235 64 348 46.21 37. Kadodara Vagra 1995 887 579 308 1108 44.46 38. Vav Vagra 727 257 238 19 470 35.35 39. Sambheti Vagra 416 136 136 0 280 32.69 40. Janiadara Vagra 729 193 138 55 536 26.47 41. Akhod Vagra 831 333 332 1 498 40.07 42. Nandida Vagra 719 485 186 299 234 67.45 43. Khojbal Vagra 1513 523 362 161 990 34.57 44. Sadathala Vagra 277 134 130 4 143 48.38 45. Kothia Vagra 555 265 223 42 290 47.75 46. Sayakha Vagra 1072 368 363 5 704 34.33 47. Bhersam Vagra 1461 682 659 23 779 46.68 48. Vorasamni Vagra 2514 757 636 121 1757 30.11 49. Aragama Vagra 1188 405 388 17 783 34.09 50. Vilayat Vagra 2203 986 962 24 1217 44.76 51. Bhensali Vagra 1123 438 304 134 685 39.00 52. Atali Vagra 1150 523 285 238 627 45.48 53. Galenda Vagra 611 177 142 35 434 28.97 54. Samatpor Vagra 367 116 74 42 251 31.61 55. Vadadla Vagra 822 337 303 34 485 41.00



Sr. No.


Total Population





Employment Ratio%

56. Dahej Vagra 13495 5163 4476 687 8332 38.26 57. Lakhigam Vagra 4938 2309 2177 132 2629 46.76 58. Luvara Vagra 1663 655 637 18 1008 39.39 59. Jageshwar Vagra 1571 479 465 14 1092 30.49 60. Ambheta Vagra 1552 482 234 248 1070 31.06 61. Jolva Vagra 1442 569 489 80 873 39.46 62. Suva Vagra 1920 523 303 220 1397 27.24 63. Rahiad Vagra 1694 519 391 128 1175 30.64 64. Koliad Vagra 676 222 104 118 454 32.84 65. Kaladara Vagra 1663 699 697 2 964 42.03 66. Vengani Vagra 908 336 257 79 572 37.00 67. Aliabet Vagra 411 124 102 22 287 30.17

Source: Cenus-2011 for Bharuch District



TABLE: 3.24

DISTRIBUTION OF WORKERS

Sr. No.

Village Name

Main worker Marginal worker

Cultivators Agricultural Labors

Household industry

Others Cultivators Agricultural Labors

Household industry

Others

1. Gandhar 137 219 18 233 1 183 3 125 2. Muler 84 297 12 157 0 10 0 36 3. Paldi 129 153 0 68 1 4 0 0 4. Chanchvel 351 456 0 163 0 226 0 10 5. Badalpura 5 301 8 2 2 50 15 6 6. Vichhiyad 36 157 1 22 0 48 0 1 7. Khadkhandali 11 18 0 2 2 4 0 0 8. Ora 183 181 1 53 26 85 0 11 9. Vagra 213 304 50 1314 8 713 3 114 10. Sachan 51 49 0 46 19 213 1 14 11. Pahaj 81 412 12 141 18 168 2 47 12. Ochchhan 230 566 1 56 0 7 0 0 13. Keshwan 88 348 10 190 3 8 0 8 14. Trankal 72 41 6 30 6 6 0 3 15. Aladar 5 397 2 6 0 1 0 35 16. Paniadara 220 128 7 264 7 430 4 331 17. Goladara 103 47 1 75 0 60 0 62 18. Ambhel 36 121 0 30 4 16 0 2 19. Limdi 92 41 7 4 5 4 0 0 20. Kalam 161 318 1 58 2 47 0 4 21. Mosam 19 121 7 21 2 91 1 6 22. Pisad 89 81 0 11 1 131 0 2 23. Vastikhandali 138 209 1 275 3 16 0 24 24. Rahad 63 269 0 47 3 11 0 4 25. Vachhnad 103 144 0 27 0 0 0 1



Sr. No.

Village Name



Household industry


Household industry

Others

26. Saladara 89 163 1 141 8 12 0 23 27. Ankot 56 169 0 41 0 39 0 8 28. Juned 34 131 1 28 0 0 0 1 29. Saran 26 313 1 48 0 3 0 1 30. Sutrel 54 237 3 43 5 6 0 2 31. Vahiyal 91 423 2 46 1 5 0 0 32. Pipalia 131 362 5 117 0 18 0 6 33. Pakhajan 153 267 9 45 5 73 0 3 34. Nadarkha 141 40 2 14 0 0 0 0 35. Narnavi 102 75 0 49 1 175 0 11 36. Padariya 53 92 0 90 1 59 0 4 37. Kadodara 225 107 6 241 115 173 1 19 38. Vav 126 23 0 89 0 15 0 4 39. Sambheti 75 44 0 17 0 0 0 0 40. Janiadara 76 51 2 9 11 42 0 2 41. Akhod 67 141 3 121 0 0 0 1 42. Nandida 93 62 0 31 24 211 2 62 43. Khojbal 75 161 7 119 9 99 19 34 44. Sadathala 11 112 0 7 0 4 0 0 45. Kothia 44 162 0 17 2 40 0 0 46. Sayakha 94 231 0 38 0 2 0 3 47. Bhersam 135 452 1 71 1 14 0 8 48. Vorasamni 118 337 1 180 12 79 0 30 49. Aragama 42 161 1 184 0 2 0 15 50. Vilayat 96 704 3 159 0 11 0 13 51. Bhensali 50 61 7 186 1 81 6 46 52. Atali 54 126 1 104 2 214 0 22 53. Galenda 69 31 0 42 0 23 0 12



Sr. No.

Village Name



Household industry


Household industry

Others

54. Samatpor 48 3 0 23 1 16 0 25 55. Vadadla 27 76 2 198 4 4 0 26 56. Dahej 113 14 12 4337 32 14 13 628 57. Lakhigam 49 22 13 2093 20 2 1 109 58. Luvara 10 26 1 600 5 1 0 12 59. Jageshwar 3 5 0 457 0 2 0 12 60. Ambheta 6 0 53 175 5 1 2 240 61. Jolva 48 60 2 379 0 9 1 70 62. Suva 38 10 1 254 2 4 0 214 63. Rahiad 125 22 10 234 4 72 3 49 64. Koliad 40 1 1 62 1 115 0 2 65. Kaladara 127 112 4 454 1 0 0 1 66. Vengani 44 67 0 146 2 45 0 32 67. Aliabet 1 0 5 96 0 0 1 21 (Source: Census-2011 for Bharuch District)



3.11.4 Basic Amenities & Infrastructure

Drinking Water and Sanitation

The Census data indicates the availability of drinking water supply fromuntreated sources.

Community consultation during site visit also reveals thatGujarat Water Supply and Sewerage

Board (GWSSB) supplies piped water inall the villages from Narmada River near Bhanot.

However, as reported suchsupply is very irregular in nature, being supplied once during 2 to 3

daysduring summer. Further, community consultations also revealed the groundwater in this area

to be unfit for drinking purpose due to its saline nature. Thishas also been corroborated through

primary monitoring undertaken forground water quality in the study area. However, in some

villages (Suva andVadadla), the Gram Panchayat has installed Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant

forremoval of dissolved solids contributing to the drinking water salinity. Thesame is being

supplied to the local villagers to meet drinking and domesticwater requirements during dry

season. Reportedly, few village families haveinstalled treatment units within their household for

drinking purposes.

NarmadaRiver also serves as a water source for villages located along the tail stretch ofthe river

course viz. Dahej. Presently, the domestic water supply is met through Ukai and Sarovar canals

for Dahej and Bharuch. However, withground water along the tidal affected stretch is saline;

hence cannot be usedfor either drinking or irrigation.As per census 2011 information, none of

study area villages are covered underTotal Sanitation Programme (TSP) of Government of India.

Consultation withlocal community also indicated that majority of the households (~80%)

haveconstructed their own toilets, however open defecation is also being practiced by

economically backward families residing in the study area.

Medical Facilities

Medical facility is one of the basic service indicators which need to be studiedso as to know the

quality of life in the area. The health facilities in the studyarea is characterised by a three tier

health infrastructure. The health facilitiesavailable at the village level comprises of sub centres

and Public HealthCentres (PHC). Each PHC has 5-6 sub centres under them. In turn, a cluster

of6 to10 PHCs come under a BPHC (Block Primary Health Centre) or RuralHospital, which also

provides emergency services. The BPHCs and Ruralhospital is covered under the district level

administration.

As per Census 2011, there is one Primary Health Centre in Dahej and 2 SubHealth Centres in the

12 villages. The nearest hospital is located in Bharuch –the district headquarters. Community

consultation reveals that people in the

area suffer from fever, common cough and cold, with no other major ailmentsbeing reported.



Educational Facilities

The study area possesses necessary educational infrastructure to cater to theeducational needs of

the rural population. All study area villages reported tohave at least a primary school; with

secondary schools located in the villagesof Kadodara , Dahej and Jageshwar and a senior

secondary school in Dahej.Apart from this, each village also has an Anganwadi, for meeting

theeducational and health requirements of the children below 6 years of age. Forhigher education

student have to go to Bharuch, located at an aerial distanceof ~43km east of the project site.

Transport & Communication

The study area is well connected through road network in the area. The StateHighway 6 (SH-6)

is a 4 lane road connecting the study area with Bharuch andAmod which is being used by both

the locals and industries as a major routeof transportation. Paved roads are present in almost

every village. The publictransport system is yet to reach its highest efficacy since there are a very

fewpublic transport systems available in most of the sampled villages.

Market Facilities

All the sampled villages do not have a common market facility. For marketplace, villages solely

depend on urban places or towns or of adjacent areasnamely Bharuch, Dahej etc. There are few

shops present within the village.Power Supply, Post and TelecommunicationElectricity is

available in all study area villages through a stable 220KVelectricity supply adequate for

domestic purposes. The supply of electricity inthe study areas villages is reported to be stable,

with less frequent power cuts.All villages of the study area have mobile phones for

communication andaccess to post- office and other private courier services for postal services.

EIA OF M/s. MERINO INDUSTRIES LIMITED, GIDC, DAHEJ, BHARUCH.


CHAPTER -4

IDENTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT

4.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter identifies and predicts the potential impacts on different environmental components

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

on biophysical and socio-economic components of the local environment due to the proposed

activities and sub-activities.

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

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

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

activities on physico-chemical, ecological and socio-economic environments. Such predictions

are superimposed over the baseline (pre-project) status of the environmental quality to derive at

the ultimate (post-project) scenario of environmental conditions. The prediction and

identification of impacts helps to minimize the adverse impacts and maximize the beneficial

impacts on environmental quality during pre and post project execution.

The proposed project would create impacts on the environment in two distinct phases:

1) During the construction phase which may be regarded as temporary or short term.

2) During operation phase which would have long term effects.

The environmental impacts in this section have, as such, been discussed separately for the

construction phase and the operation phase of the proposed project. The environmental impact

assessment approach used to evaluate the proposed project comprises of three sequential

elements. These are impacts identification, prediction and evaluation. The first step of the impact

assessment process involves identifying the key issues associated with the construction and

operation phases of the project. Issues and concerns of the proposed project are scoped based on

the knowledge and experience with respect to environmental setting and project elements.

Accordingly, the existing environmental system is described and the components of the project

are determined.

This step involves identification of the environmental modification that may be significant

forecasting of the quality and spatial dimension of change in the environment identified and



estimation of the probability that the impact will occur. This step involve determination of the

incidence of benefit to user groups and population affected by the project, specification and

comparison of effects between various alternatives, and assessment of the likely effect of the

project on the environmental, economical and social components indicating the nature of effects.

4.2 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACT

Identification of significant impacts for the proposed project is a prominent step in the process of

environmental impact assessment. This provides a way forward to other elements of EIA study

such as quantification and evaluation of site specific impacts exclusively from proposed project.

Although, variety of concerns/ issues are identified while describing existing (baseline)

environmental status, it is necessary to identify the likely critical impacts on various components

of environment due to proposed project.

For construction and operation phases of the proposed project the “Network Method” has been

adopted for identification of impacts, which involves understanding of cause-condition effects

relationships between an activity and the consequences/ impacts on environmental and socio-

economic parameters for identification of significant impacts and has been found to be the most

appealing tool.

The idea was to account for the proposed project activities and identify the corresponding

impacts, which would initially occur. The next was to select each primary impact and identify

the relevant secondary and tertiary impacts which are induced as a result. This process was

repeated until all possible impacts were identified. The greatest advantage of this type of

approach is that it allows identifying the impacts by selecting and tracing out the events and

consequences as they are expected to occur.

The impact networks have been delineated for construction and operation phases of proposed

project. The type of identified potential impacts on various environmental components i.e. Air,

Noise, Water and Land are presented in Figure 4.1 to Figure 4.6.



FIGURE: 4.1

IMPACT NETWORK ON AIR ENVIROENMENT

Activity

Primary Impact

Secondary Impact

Tertiary Impact

Project

Operational Phase

Release of Heat

Climatic Changes

Impact on Human, Flora and Fauna

Release of Air Pollutants

Change in Air Quality

Impact on Visibility

Aesthetic Impact

Particulates Deposition on Water, Land

Impact on Agricultural produce

Impact on Human, flora & fauna

Impact on Economic Output Impact on Socio –

Cultural Environment

Construction Phase



FIGURE: 4.2

IMPACT NETWORK ON NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Tertiary

Impact

Activity

Primary Impact

Secondary Impact

Noise Emission

Change in Ambient Noise Level

Health Risks

Impact on Work Output & Efficiency

Impact on fauna & population

Impact on Economic Output

Impact on Socio- Cultural Environment

Operational Phase

Construction Phase

Project



FIGURE: 4.3

IMPACT NETWORK ON WATER ENVIRONMENT Activity

Primary Impact

Secondary Impact Tertiary Impact

Project

Release of wastewater

Operation Phase

Abstraction of Water

Impact on Hydraulics of Water Courses Impact on Water Quality

Impact on Hydraulic Water Courses

Impact on Aquatic Life

Cost of Water Treatment

Impact on Amenity / Recreation

Impact on Economic Output Impact on Socio-Cultural Environment

Construction Phase

Change in surface morphology

Impact on Runoff /Seepage

Environmental health And Aesthetic Risk



FIGURE: 4.4

IMPACT NETWORK ON GROUND WATER ENVIRONMENT

Activity Primary Impact Secondary Impact

Tertiary Impact

Release of wastewater on land

Project

Operation Phase

Disturbance of soil

Impact on Flora and Fauna

Impact on agricultural production

Impact on Economic Output Impact on Socio-Cultural Environment

Construction Phase

Abstraction of water

Change in Ground water Regime: Soil Moisture / water level/ Flow Pattern/ Salt water instruction

Impact on landscape Impact on Soil Biota

Impact on livestock

Change in structure of Soil: Ground level

Addition /Removal of substances or Heat to /form the soil



FIGURE: 4.5

IMPACT NETWORK ON SOCIO-AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT Activity Primary Impact

Demand for Communi -cation Facilities

Effect on Human Health

Effect on water supply, Sewerage & Solid Waste Management Facilities

Effect on Human, Nature & Recreational Facilities

Project

Operational Phase

Construction Phase

Net Income output

Air, Water, Land, Noise pollution

Change in Economic Base of the

region

Effect on visual Environment

Economic input Capital/O&M Cost

Economic output Product Cost

Demand for work Force

Development of Ancillary Industries

Better product availability

Employment opportunity

Demand for Communi- cation Facilities

Aesthetic Risk

Effect on Educational, Medical, Transport Facilities

Effect on Agriculture & fisheries

Effect on Buildings Materials Monuments

Saving foreign Exchange

Secondary Impact

Tertiary Impact



FIGURE: 4.6

IMPACT NETWORK ON LAND ENVIRONMENT Activity Primary Impact Secondary Impact Tertiary Impact

Disposal of waste water & Sludge on Land

Toxic Substances on Land, Particulate Deposition on Land

Impact on flora & fauna

Impact on Agricultural Produce

Impact on Landscape

Impact on Economic Output

Impact on Socio-Cultural Environment

Project

Operational Phase

Construction Phase

Disturbance of land

Abstraction of water

Change in ground Water Regime /Salt Water intrusion

Change in soil Texture & Permeability

Soil Salinity

Impact on Live stock



4.3 PREDICTION AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT

An impact can be defined as any change in physical, chemical, biological, cultural and/or Socio-

economic environment that can be attributed to activities related to alternatives under study for

meeting the project needs. Impact methodology provides an organized approach for prediction

and assessing these impacts.

Scientific techniques and methodologies based on mathematical modeling are available for

studying impacts of various project activities on environmental parameters.

The nature of the impacts due to said project activities are discussed here in detail. Each

parameters identified in the proceeding chapter, is singularly considered for the anticipated

impact due to various activities listed. The impact is quantified using numerical scores 0, 1, 2, 3,

4 and 5 in increasing order of activity. In order to assess the impact accurately, each parameter is

discussed in detail covering the following:

1) Project activities likely to generate impact

2) Quantification and prediction of impact

4.3.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT

4.3.1.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS

During construction phase, water will be required for construction of structures, sprinkling for

dust suppression. The raw water for the various purposes will be supplied by GIDC only.

Also local laborers will be employed and no accommodation for construction force will be

created. There will not be any significant impact on surrounding ground water quality and

quantity during construction phase.

Mitigative measures: Sewage water generated during construction phase will be diverted to

soak pit. The laborers will not be allowed wastage of water on grounds. There will no impact on

surrounding ground water quality and quantity during construction phase.

4.3.1.2 OPERATIONAL PHASE IMPACTS

Average daily water consumption of unit will be about 1.25 KL/Day. The water requirementwill

be fulfilled through water supply system of GIDC water supply scheme. There will be no

extraction of ground water, so that no direct impact is found on ground water availability and

quality in nearby surrounding area. The proposed project will be no effluent generation.



Mitigative Measures: Proper storage facility will be provided for raw material and hazardous

waste. Hence there will be no impact on ground water and surface water quality.

4.3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT


During construction phase, the sources of air pollution will be from site clearing, excavation of

earth, vehicles movement, materials storages and handling and operation of construction

equipment and DG sets. Pollutants from these sources are expected to result in temporary

degradation of air quality, primarily in the working environment affecting construction

employees. The nature of pollutants will be both gaseous (SO2, NOx, CO) and suspended

particulates (PM10 & PM2.5). Particulate Matter (PM) which is coarse will have no impacts as

this will easily settle down. Hence, dust and other emissions are unlikely to spread sufficiently to

affect the surroundings of the construction site. However, suspended spread of suspended dust

depends on soil type and moisture content in the ground.

Traffic to the site during construction will be more intensive and heavier than at present. It will

subject the existing roads to more stress. The present road conditions are reasonably good for the

proposed additional movement of vehicular traffic.

The increase in air particulates would be minimized by the performance of the work. Dust

suppression will be instituted, using water tankers mounted on tractors, sprinklers and other

means as necessary.

Mitigative Measures: Water sprinkling and provision of enclosures will allow the particles to

settle down prior to discharge. There will be provision of enclosures to construction area to allow

the particles to settle down prior to discharge.

4.3.2.2 OPERATION PHASE IMPACTS

There willbe no any stack in the unit.

4.3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT


Noise will be generated during the intermittent operation of machineries for site clearing and

construction work. Vehicular movement will be also a source of noise generation. There will be

short term, localized and reversible impact on ambient noise levels during the construction

activities.



Mitigative Measures

• Operation of construction equipments generating higher noise will be strictly restricted

during 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

• The construction machinery and equipment will be well maintained. Provision of

enclosure, damper and other engineering control will control noise pollution.

• Workers operating these equipments will be given ear plugs/muffs.


Vehicular movements during operation phase for loading/unloading of raw materials and

finished products and other transportation activity may also increase noise level.

Mitigative Measures

• Adequate noise control measures such as mufflers, silencers at the air inlet/outlet, anti-

vibration pad for equipment with high vibration etc. shall be provided.

• Housing/casing shall be provided for all noise generating machines.

• Job rotation will reduce exposure to some extent. Moreover, PPE like earmuff and ear

plugs will be provided to the operators/worker exposed to high noise.

• The proposed green belt will further be helpful in reducing the ambient noise level.

4.3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT


4.3.4.1.1 LAND USE

• The proposed facility is spread over an area of approximately 880sq. m. in Gujarat

Industrial Development Corporation, Dahej, Bharuch and Gujarat.

4.3.4.1.2 TOPOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND SOILS

• As the project site is fairly flat terrain without any rock, there will be no blasting. As the

site is uneven, some leveling work will be required.

4.3.4.1.3 POPULATION DISPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION

• There is no issue of resettlement and relocation.



4.3.4.1.4 LAND POLLUTION

• Land pollution can be caused due to improper disposal of hazardous wastes on the land

environment and spillage or leakage of chemicals.

Mitigative Measures

• The hazardous solid waste generated during construction activity will be stored and

disposed properly.

• Sewage generated from sanitation facility will be treated in unit’s own sewage treatment

plant and final out let from sewage treatment plant will be reuse for plantation to develop

green belt area.

• Hence, there will be no significant adverse impact on land environment due to handling

of hazardous solids waste.


There will be only packing material generation hazardous waste.

Mitigative Measures

• Separate collection system will be provided for collection of spillage material.

Impervious layer, RCC roads and flooring will be provided to area, where the chemical

and hazardous waste storage and handling activities will be involved.

• Separate storm water collection system will be provided to prevent contamination of soil

through contaminated water.

• The unit will follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for storing and handling of

hazardous wastes.

• The proposed green belt area will improve the aesthetic environment of the area.

• No significant impact on land environment has been envisaged during the operation

phase as the hazardous waste generated will be either recycled or disposed off as per

norms.

• The unit will follow Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for storing and handling of

hazardous wastes.



STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

1. All the departments will collect the various types of the waste and segregate it in various

types like paper and packing material, plastic bags, process waste, metal waste, glass

waste etc.

2. After collecting the waste, respective departments will fill up the slip along with format

number for disposal

3. The person will shift the various type of waste in the designated areas of the waste

category. Before shifting it person will inform and hand over the filled slip to ETP

Operator/ Chemist/ EHS – HOD.

4. On sufficient stock of the waste type, it will be disposed off.

5. Spent/used oil will be given to MoEFCC registered reprocessor.

6. For disposal of discarded bags and containers, the guideline provided by theGujarat

Pollution Control Board will be followed. It will be ensured that containers are empty

before taken for disposal. As per the guidelines all the containers will be washed

properly, the washings will be checked for pH and COD. The pH should be neutral and

COD should be NIL. This will ensure that the containers are cleaned before taken for

disposal. Removal or defacing of all labeling and content of all product and waste

material will be regular practice. The sticker will be put on individual container as

"cleaned". The container will be deposited in the area marked for disposal. Then the

containers will be inspected by the certifying agency approved by the GPCB. In

confirmation of the quality of the cleaning they will issue the stickers for identification.

After receiving the stickers that should be pasted on to the containers. Then the

containers are disposed off to actual raw material supplier.

CARE TO BE TAKEN DURING HANDLING OF WASTE

1. Person handling the hazardous waste should wear gloves, shoes/ gum boots etc. mask like

Personal Protective Equipments.

2. If spillage occurred swipe it and collect it in to the bag and mix it with the waste.

3. Forklift will be used in shifting, loading and unloading operation for hazardous waste to

minimize manual handling of hazardous waste.

4.3.5 ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT



The impact due to the proposed expansion on ecological parameters like natural vegetation,

cropping pattern, fishers and aquatic life, forest land species diversity are briefly summarized

below:


The project site is located within the GIDC .The project site is devoid of trees; it will not harbor

any important flora. There will be no impact on natural vegetation during construction. Since, the

project is established on a non-agriculture land, it will not to alter the crop production of the area.

The project site is at a far distance from the forest land, wild life sanctuaries and national parks.

Hence, no adverse impact on this account is anticipated.


The study area does not have any type of forest and endangered fauna within 10 km area.

However, all the environmental and related issues have been properly addressed with its impacts

and Mitigative measures in the proposed project. There will not be any major impact on the

terrestrial ecology of the project site due to proposed project.

Mitigative Measures

• The green belt will be developed by unit having different species of flora, which will lead

to beneficial impact on ecological environment.

• There will be necessary environmental protection measures which have been planned

under EMP i.e. air pollution control system designed to take care of release of the

gaseous pollutants like PM, VOC.

• Raw material and hazardous waste will be transported by road and will be stored in plant

premises.

• The project proponent shall consider all the safety measures in planning, designing and

operation of the plant as per standard practices.

• Hence, no adverse impact on this account is anticipated.

4.3.6 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES

4.3.6.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS & OPERATION PHASE IMPACTS

The plant is located in a GIDC Dahej, Gujarat having all essential facilities such as water, power,

post and telecommunication. There is a well laid down broad roads already existing in GIDC,

Dahej. There will be 90-120tanker per day for transportation of raw material and finished good



products. The transportation facilities will also expect to improve due to increase in the

movement of workers and raw material and finished products. This will have almost negligible

impact on road network.

Power requirement of proposed project of 1500 KVAwill be fulfilled from Torrent Power.

Torrent Power is having large amount of electricity production thus due to extra consumption of

electricity no adverse impact of electricity supply is predicted.

The fresh water requirement for domestic and industrial purpose is met through GIDC water

supply. The infrastructure services e.g. roads, post and telegraph, communication, medical

facilities, education; housing will be improved in surrounding area.

4.3.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT


4.3.7.1.1 POPULATION

• During the peak construction phase, construction manpower including construction

workers will be employed.

• However, to the maximum extent possible, construction workers will be employed from

within the study area.

• Since the construction phase of this project will be for short time period, the socio-

economic impact due to construction of this project is going to be temporary.

• Considering the above-mentioned factors, the construction phase of the project will have

minor impact on population in the study area.

4.3.7.1.2 EMPLOYMENT

• Around200 workers will be employed in the construction work. This will increase

construction employment in the study area although temporality. Hence, the proposed

project will have minor impact on employment in construction phase.

4.3.7.1.3 TRANSPORTATION

• For transportation of construction material, the existing road infrastructure is adequate.

• Moreover, as the construction phase for the proposed project will be few months, the

impact would be temporary.

4.3.7.2 OPERATION PHASE IMPACTS

4.3.7.2.1 POPULATION



In the operational phase, about 100workers will be employed for the proposed project. This

number of employee is very small compared to the total population of the study area. Also as a

social impact mitigation measure, Unit will endeavor to employ most of these people from

within the study area at worker level, subject to availability of suitable manpower in the area. So

the proposed project in its operational stage is not expected to directly affect the total number or

composition of population in the study area significantly. However the population of the study

area is expected to increase marginally due to migration of persons from outside of the study

area.

4.3.7.2.2 EMPLOYMENT

All efforts will be made to employ local people as far as possible. In addition, employment will

be generated by the secondary supporting activities e.g. transportation, communication,

boarding, daily utility services.

4.3.7.2.3 TRANSPORTATION

Because of the good network of transportation facilities in the study area, the additional truck

traffic generated during the operational phase is not expected to bring any considerable load to

the existing transportation system.

4.3.7.2.4 IMPACT DUE TO FIRE ACCIDENT

The project design and development has been planned with care and all provisions have been

made for the safety and security of the property as well as the personnel.

4.3.7.2.5 IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH

The discharge of waste materials (gaseous emission and solid wastes) from the project can have

some adverse impact on public health in the surrounding area, if appropriate treatment

procedures are not followed.

4.3.7.2.6 ACCIDENT HAZARD AND SAFETY

During operational phase accident / hazards will be greatly minimized and ensure further safety

of the local people. In addition, by adopting mitigation measures it will ensure high safety

standards.

Mitigative Measure



• Provision of adequate APC and maintains of APC will prevent any accidental emission from

stacks and reduce risk to the health of the people in the vicinity of the project.

• All safety measures will be carried out to prevent any accident. The unit will have onsite

/offsite emergency plan.

4.4 IMPACT MATRIX

The parameters discussed are presented in the form of a matrix in Table 4.5. There will be both

construction and operation phases.

The quantification of impact is done using numerical scores 0 to 5 as per the following criteria.

Score 0 1 2 3 4 5

Severity

criteria

No

Impact

No

damage

Slight/short

term effect

Occasional

reversible

effect

Irreversible

/Long –term

effect

Permanent

damage



TABLE : 4.5

ENVIRONMENT IMPACT MATRIX (WITH MITIGATION MEASURES)

Phase Activities during ThePhase

Air quality

Water quality

Noise &

Odour

Land Quality

Infra- Structure /Services

Ecological environment

Health safety & Aesthetics

Socio-Economic

Status

Con

stru

ctio

n ph

ase

Excavation, civil work, transportation of

construction vehicle 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1

Ope

ratio

n ph

ase

Water requirement 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 Material

Storage/handling/ Transport

2 1 2 2 2 2 2 0

Effluent discharge (considering discharge to

CETP) 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 0

Utilities 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 Gaseous emissions 2 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 Fugitive emissions 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

Solid/hazardous Waste Disposal

1 1 1 1 2 1 2 0

Spills & Leaks 2 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 Plant Operations 2 2 1 0 1 1 2 1



Phase Activities during ThePhase

Air quality

Water quality

Noise &

Odour

Land Quality

Infra- Structure /Services

Ecological environment

Health safety & Aesthetics

Socio-Economic

Status Equipment Failures/

Shutdown/ Startup

2 2 1 0 2 1 2 1

Transport of workers/Movement

of vehicles 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1

Cumulative score 18 12 10 08 15 12 18 04



TABLE: 4.6

CUMULATIVE IMPACT CHART

Environmental Parameter

Total Cumulative

Air Quality 18 Water Quality 12

Noise and Odor 10 Land Quality 08

Infrastructure/ Service 15 Ecological environment 12 Socio Economic Status 18

Health safety & Aesthetics 04

Conclusion:

The source of water will be GIDC water supply scheme. There will be no extraction of ground

water. There will be waste water generation. Even though after provision of APCM, there will be

minor increase in ground level concentration of PM and VOC in ambient air due to construction

and operational activities of proposed project.

Construction activities will disturb soil profile but impact will be insignificant. The unit will take

adequate measure for storage, handling and disposal of hazardous waste. Hence, there will be no

significant adverse impact on land environment.

Engineering control, use of PPE, restriction of construction activity during 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and

green belt will reduce impact of noise pollution due to construction work, vehicular movement

and noise generating equipment. There will be minor increase in ambient noise level and impact

will be insignificant.

The project site is at a far distance from the forest land, wild life sanctuaries and national parks.

The unit is located in Dahej, Gujarat. There will be not significant impact on crops & vegetation

as the proposed APCM will take care of flue gas emission and process emission.

This will be a beneficial impact on the local socio-economic environment as increase in demand

for essential utilities and employment during both construction and operational phase. This will

be a beneficial impact on the local infrastructure services e.g. roads, post and telegraph,

communication, medical facilities, education, housing will be improved in surrounding area.



CHAPTER -5

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

5.1 INTRODUCTION

Environmental monitoring describes the processes and activities that need to take place to

characterize and monitor the quality of the environment. Environmental monitoring is used in

the preparation of environmental impact assessments, as well as in many circumstances in

which human activities carry a risk of harmful effects on the natural environment. All

monitoring strategies and programmed have reasons and justifications which are often

designed to establish the current status of an environment and prediction of the impact of future

development and/or alteration in the operation and design of existing installations.

Environmental Monitoring Network is operation phase of the project for monitoring of various

environmental parameters like air, water, noise, soil etc.

Since M/s. Merino Industries Limited. is the new unit usually, as in the case of the present

study, an impact assessment study is carried out over a short period of time and the data cannot

bring out all variations induced by natural or by human activities. Environmental Monitoring

Program will be modified as per requirement after the proposed project implementation.

5.2 OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

• To comply with the provision of State Pollution Control Board.

• To comply with the provision of Factory Act & MSIHC Rules.

• To verify the results of the impact assessment study in particular with regards to new

development.

• Identification of any significant adverse transformation in environmental condition to

plan additional mitigation measures; if & as required.

• To check or assess the efficiency of the controlling measures.

• To ensure that new parameters, other than those identified in the impact assessment

study, do not become critical through the commissioning of new project.

• To establish a data base for future Impact Assessment Studies for new project.



5.3 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE OF MONITORING MEASURES

Monitoring should be done as periodically to understand the environmental condition of the

site.

The mitigation measures suggested in the Chapter-4 should be implemented so as to reduce the

impact on environment due to the operations of the proposed project. In order to facilitate easy

implementation, mitigation measures are phased as per the priority implementation. The

priority of the implementation schedule is given in Table 5.1.

TABLE 5.1

IMPLEMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

Sr.

No.

Required Measures Stage Remarks

1. Air pollution control

measures

During operation

stage

Water scrubber system.

2. Ground Water

Criteria and Drinking

Water parameter.

During construction

and Operation stage.

As per IS 10500 Standard

Quarterly monitor quality of water.

3. Greenbelt

development

During construction

stage & operation

stage.

Plantation will be done along the

boundary and specified sites shown

in master plan.

4. Solid waste disposal Construction and

operation phase of the

project

Solid waste to be segregated and

handed over to authorized vendor.

5. Hazardous waste

disposal

Construction and

operation phase of the

project

Handed over to authorized

Vendor.

5.4 POLLUTION MONITORING AND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

Regular monitoring of important parameters is of immense importance to assess the status of

environment during plant operation. With the knowledge of baseline conditions, a properly

planned monitoring program can serve as an indicator for assessment of any deterioration in

environment conditions. This will facilitate undertaking suitable measures to mitigate adverse



impact during the operation of the plant and further help to protect the environment in the area.

The main attributes for which monitoring shall be carried out are:

• Ambient Air Quality

• Stack Emission

• Treated sewage Quality

• Noise Level

The above mentioned sources will be monitored so as to meet the requirements of the State

Pollution Control Board.

5.4.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

The ambient air quality with respect to PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, shall be monitored at ETP,

process area, storage area and one location in downwind direction. The frequency of

monitoring will be every three month by external approved monitoring agency.

The log book shall be maintained at environment cell for evaluation of impact and to decide

required mitigatory measures.

Work area ambient air monitoring as per Gujarat Factory Rules will be carried out twice a year along with 3rd party competent person. 5.4.2 STACK MONITORING

There will be no process emission in the unit. Eventhough the stack will be monirtored for

VOC once in three months.

5.4.3 NOISE MONITORING

Monitoring of noise levels is essential to assess the effectiveness of Environmental

Management Plan implemented to reduce noise levels. A good quality sound level meter and

noise exposure meter may be procured for the same. Audiometric tests shall be conducted

periodically for the employees working close to the high noise sources. The noise levels due to

machines/equipments viz. compressor, motors, engines etc shall be monitored regularly.

5.4.4 WATER AND WASTE WATER QUALITY MONITORING

The total water consumption for proposed project will be 1.25 KL/Day which will be sourced

from GIDC water supply. There will be no wastewater generation from Phenol Formaldehyde

Resin and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin manufacturing. So, there will be no requirement of

waste water monitoring.



TABLE 5.2

ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN

Sr. No.

Description Location Parameter To Be Monitored

Frequency of Monitoring

1. Flue gas emission monitoring plan

Process area & storage area

Relevant solvent (VOC)

Daily by internal system. Quarterly by external monitoring agency.

2. Ambient air monitoring plan

Process area ,storage area and one location in downwind direction

PM,SOx, NOx,VOC Within premises ambient air monitoring station will be established in consultation with GPCB. Quarterly by external monitoring agency.

3. Noise monitoring

Any five location within company premises

Noise Quarterly by self-analytical facility in day time and night time.

4. Water quality monitoring 4.1 Discarded bags

and liner washing

Washing area pH & COD of washed water

As and when washing is carried out. Record book will be maintained.

5. Water quantity monitoring 5.1 Inlet Process Quantity in KL Flow meter

6

6.1 Air pollution control system

Scrubbers Electricity Separate electricity meter and daily reading will be noted.

5.4.5 MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES

A well-equipped laboratory with consumable items will be provided for monitoring of important

environmental parameters. Alternatively, monitoring can be outsourced from NABL / MoEFCC

recognized laboratory.

5.5 COST PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES



For environment protection and management and pollution control and treatment and monitoring

systems, appropriate budgetary provision would be made and provision for recurring expenditure

for environment management of the project would be made. The details of budget allocation

during construction phase and operation phase are given in Table 5.3.

5.5.1 COST ESTIMATES

Budget allocation for EMP during construction phase and operation phase is given in Table 5.3.

TABLE 5.3

BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Sr. No.

Activities Capital cost in Rs.Lakh(Approx)

Recurring cost in Rs.Lakh/Annum(Approx)

1. Environment protection and safety 40 2 2. Green belt 40 2 3. VOC Control measurement

Equipment 35 2

Total 115 6

* The cost is proposed for green belt development within premises and outside premises.

EIA OF M/s. MERINO INDUSTRIES LIMITED. GIDC, DAHEJ, BHARUCH.


CHAPTER -7

PROJECT BENEFITS

INTRODUCTION The company is committed for contribution of funds and provides the services for the upliftment

of local community in the nearby villages and growth in the industrial sector creates new

opportunities for employment and can also helpdiversify the economy. This is especially

important given the high level of urbanization, growing levels of unemployment and poverty in

many cities.

Synergistic growth in the chemical industries could have positive spin-offs for the

socioeconomicdevelopment. The use of chemical further leads to development in field ofresearch

and development. This chapter describes about benefits of the project onimprovements in the

physical infrastructure, social infrastructure and employment potential in theregion.

7.1 SOCIO ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

• Programs for environmental education and public participation shall be developed with the

help of visual aids to create awareness about the activities.

• Proper awareness campaign shall be organized by the project for water conservation.

• Periodic health checkup camps shall be organized by the project authority.

• For improving medical facilities, appropriate set up will be created.

• In order to increase the aesthetic environment, road side plantation program shall be carried

out in the nearby villages.

• Local Sarpanch will be consulted and local need will be assessed before taking out any CSR

activity.

• Solar street lights will be provided in the surrounding villages.

• Provision of community base RO plant for clean drinking water will be made.

• Possibility of installing toilets and package sewage treatment plant will be explored.

• The CSR activity will be carried out through Dahej industrial association.

7.2 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS Overall revenue generation will be increased for the government. Foreign export earnings for the

country will take place. Some of products of the unit will be exported to developed countries.

By supplying high quality and good value products to customers, the unit indirectly helps people

to have access to better medicines, fertilizers and diverse items of daily use.

EIA OF M/s. MERINO INDUSTRIES LIMITED. GIDC, DAHEJ, BHARUCH.


7.3 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

There will be increase in the employment facilities due to the upcoming project like

• There will be employment opportunity for local people during construction and operation phase.

During construction phase of the project, this project will provide temporary employment to

many unskilled and semi-skilled workers in nearby villages. This project will be also helping

generation of indirect employment to those people who render their services for the personnel

directly working in the project.

The Project will create direct & indirect employment opportunities within the surrounding

region. The Unit will use good faith efforts to employ local people from the nearby villages

depending upon the availability of skilled & un-skilled man-power surrounding the project site.

In operation phase, the proposed project would require significant workforce of nontechnical and

technical persons. Migration of highly educated and skilled experience workforce willresult in

increase of literacy in the surrounding villages.

• The Unit will use latest STATE OF ART technology. Thus man power will be exposed to new technology.

7.4 ACTION PLAN FOR BUDGETARY ALLOCATION

Initially CSR budget commitment will be approximately 2.5 % of company’s investment. After

words 2.5 % of profit will be used for CSR activity. The total cost of the new project (Rs.625

Lakhs) over a period of five years towards CSR activity. So, as per the project cost Rs. 15.625

Lakhs used in the CSR activities. Budgetary allocation is given in Table 7.1.

TABLE: 7.1

BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR CSR ACTIVITIES

Sr. No.

Activity Fund Earmarked For Activity

Time Schedule

1. Training to unskilled workers. 2 5 Years 2. Girl child education enhancement

project&Encouraging school children by way of rewards/scholarships & Sponsorship for Educational Institute’s.

4.5 5 Years

3. Road side tree plantation and garden development.

4.5 5 Years

4. Health awareness and support to needed people.

4.625 5 Years

TOTAL 15.625Lakhs 5 Years



CHAPTER -8

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1 INTRODUCTION

Environmental protection is an issue that no organization can neglect and hope to survive. The

by-products of civilization are being dumped upon the environment to a degree that the

environment finds difficult to assimilate. The key to the success of the integrated approach to

pollution prevention and control is the management and operation of the organization. Effective

committed management delivers a successful industry. As total commitment to the environment,

not just for compliance with legal or regulatory compliance will be the essence of environment

management of an industry. Many companies have recognized the benefits of implementing an

effective environmental management system.

Environmental Management Plan is prepared for construction phase, post construction phase

(commissioning and operation) and for post project phase. The environmental management plan

is prepared to minimize the impact of atmospheric emissions, liquid effluents, solid wastes

&noise generation on the surrounding environment. The baseline settings of different relevant

environmental components in the study area are analyzed and potential impacts on those

components due to the proposed project are documented. The impacts on environment are found

to be minimal during the study; however additional measures are documented for both

construction and operation stages for further improvement of Environmental Quality in the form

of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

8.2 AIM AND OBJECTIVE

The aim of environment management plan is to conserve natural resources and water, to

prevent pollution of environment, to ensure effectiveness of control measures and

monitoring programme, to ensure safety, welfare and good health of worker, to minimize

generation of waste.

The objectives of EMP are as under:

• Pollution will be prevented or reduced at the source,

• Pollution that can not be prevented will be recycled in to the system,

• Pollution that cannot be prevented or recycled will be subjected for recovery of chemicals

using best technologies,

• Pollution that cannot be prevented or recycled or recovered will be treated in environmentally

safe manner,



• Disposal and other releases into the environment will be used “only as a last resort” and will be

conducted in an environmentally safe manner.

8.3ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS)

It is of utmost concern for a company to conduct its business in a manner that willpromote the

protection of the occupational Health & Safety; Welfare of itsemployees and others involved in

or affected by its business operations and addressthe environmental concerns regarding

sustainable development.

• To be a responsive and responsible corporate citizen, we shall strive to achieve an

organizational culture of safety, health and environmental excellence.

• As an integral part of the company’s business performance, the company shall declare

full commitment to achieve high levels of performance in Health, Safety and

Environment.

• Continual improvements in Safety, Health and Environment shall be recognized as

essential for the future success of the company.

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is prepared to mitigate and manage

variousenvironmental impacts identified. The EMP presents the project specific guidelines on:

• Environmental management strategies

• Specialized engineering construction procedures in relation to environmentalguidelines of

the country

• Spill prevention and control

• Management of wastes and hazardous chemicals

• Air, water and soil quality protection

• Noise control

• Soil erosion control and slope stabilization

• Vegetation, wildlife and habitat protection

• Socio-economic and welfare considerations

• Risk and disaster management plan

• To prepare a checklist for statutory compliance

Due to its complexity and implications, the implementation of the EMP must be executed

utilizing a specific EMS framework. Once an EMP has been approved, it should provide the

basis for environmental considerations of all the activities carried out on the site by theappointed

personnel.



With respect to the various environmental impacts identified during the EIA stage, mitigation

measures to prevent or minimize the impacts are suggested for all the environmental

components. The environmental management plan for the proposed project aims to mitigate

thepotentially detrimental impacts on the environment, both during construction and

operationphases of the project. It is also necessary that continued compliance with

existingenvironmental regulations is ensured. The construction and associated activities have

beenplanned so as to minimize impacts on the physical, biological and socio-economic-

culturalenvironments. Even though it would be naive to expect that all detrimental impacts can

beavoided, it is apparent that most of the impacts will be localized and temporary in nature.

8.5 ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES

While developing an EMP within the framework of an EMS, it is imperative to have clear

environmental objectives and delineate them. The key environmental management objectives for

this project are to avoid significant adverse environmental impacts and toensure that where

impacts do occur they are mitigated. In addition, the project proponentaims to meet the following

specific objectives.

• To adopt construction and operational methods that will limit environmentaldegradation.

• To protect physical environmental components such as air, water and soil.

• To conserve terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna.

• To protect historic and cultural sites.

• To incorporate the views and perceptions of the local inhabitants in the project.

• To generate employment opportunities wherever possible and feasible.

• To provide environmental guidelines and stipulations to the construction contractors to

minimize the impact of those activities around the proposed site.

• To provide advanced sophisticated safety system to ensure safety of the public at large.

• To establish a long term program to monitor effects of the project on the environment.

8.6 IMPLEMENTATION

The various players responsible for execution of the EMP and associated monitoring

andinspection and their designated levels of responsibilities are delineated below:

• TheProject Proponentwill be responsible for providing all the necessary funding

andadministrative support to the EMP and be ultimately responsible for carrying out

thisproject with total commitment to environmental matters.

• The Management Representative (MR),working on behalf of the project proponent,will

be responsible for coordinating the activities of a technical staff, responsible



formonitoring and managing compliance of the EMP. The responsibilities

includetechnical, community and administrative matters related to the EMP,

includingliaison with the general public in the project area, other parties and

regulatorybodies on environmental issues related to the project. This person will also

keep thelocal communities informed of the environmental compliance of the project

andproperly address any issues of their concern.

• The EHS Representativewith the help of the technical staff, will be responsible

formonitoring the compliance of the EMP (for which they will be given adequatetraining)

and must report to Management Representative (MR).

• The Construction Contractorwill be responsible for ensuring full compliance

withenvironmental matters related to construction activities, as laid down in the EMP.

Theconstruction contractor will ensure that all his workers are properly briefed

inenvironmental matters in terms of Do’s and Don’ts while they work on the project.

• The cost towards implementation of EMP is the part of the bidding document so thatthe

related costs are included in the contract.

8.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL

Company will ensure to conduct all business operations in compliance with applicable

laws,regulations and standards related to occupational Health, Safety and Environment.

AnEnvironmental Management Cell with adequate professional expertise and resources shallbe

established to discharge responsibilities related to environmental management includingstatutory

compliance, pollution prevention, environmental monitoring, etc. The EMC will bemade

responsible for all issues related to environmental management of the proposedproject facilities.

There shall be EHS leader for overseeing all environment and safety responses to ensure

theimplementation of EMP mentioned during construction and operation phase includingfindings

/ recommendations of third party audits and monitoring results as mentioned in theEMP.

At least one permanent employee with adequate educational and professionalqualification and

experience to discharge responsibilities related to environmentalmanagement including statutory

compliance, pollution prevention, environmentalmonitoring will be employed by company and

will directly report to the Directoroftheorganization operations.

The company has wall planned environment policy. There is well defined system on reporting of

any non compliance or violation or deviation to the directors. The Organagram specially

indicating environment management cell is given in figure 8.1. The company will develop

Environment Policy, standard operating process/procedures once it comes in to operation.



FIGURE 8.1

FLOW DIAGRAM OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL

The proposed project would create impacts on the environment in two distinct phases:

Phase 1: During the construction phase which may be regarded as temporary or short-term.

Phase2: During the operation phase which will have marginal impact.

Director (Technical)

Vice President(Manageme

nt Representative)

GeneralManager(EHS

Representative)

Production Sr. Engineer

Q.C. / Q.A. Sr. Chemist

Maintenance Sr. Engineer

Sr.

Manager(EHS

Site Head (Production

Head)

ETP/ STP

Sr. Engineer

Operator (Engineer)

Production Engineer

Q.C. Chemist

Maintenance Engineer

Helper Operator Lab Assistant

Fire&Safety/Security officer

Workers



8.8ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Environmental impacts during the construction phase can be attributed to the sitepreparation,

excavation of trenches, erection & mechanical fabrication, constructionactivities, transportation

etc. and provision of civic amenities to the construction work force. The potential for

environmental impact during construction phase on most of the environmental components are

temporary and the environment returns back to its previousstatus on completion of the

construction. State of the art technology will be adopted forcontrol of pollution during project

execution phase, whenever and wherever applicable.

All construction activities generally cause disruptions to the pre project environmental quality.

The following environmental protection measures should be incorporated as part of terms and

conditions of contract for implementation by the contractor or the authority as appropriate.

Recommendations made to minimize impacts during construction phase are delineated below:

8.8.1 BASIC ENGINEERING CONTROL MEASURES

The proposed construction will be carried out at plot no.D2/CH/36Dahej GIDC Phase-II,

Bharuch, Gujarat. However M/s. Merino Industries Limitedwillensure to keep the pollution

potential level in the construction phase to a minimum. The task will be assigned to security

people and supervised by authorized person. The control measures proposed by the unit to

minimize the pollution during construction phase are as under table 8.1.

TABLE: 8.1

CONTROL MEASURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Sr. No.

Source Waste type/

Pollution

Control measures

(A) Site Preparation

1. Uplift of dust during the excavation, leveling operations etc.

Dust Sprinkling of water over land, and provision of enclosure.

(B)Sanitation

1. Sanitation facilities. Sewage Sanitation facilities of main unit will be utilized.

(C)Noise

1. Movement of vehicles like truck, Dozer, Cranes

Noise pollution

Restrict movement of vehicle between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

All vehicles will be maintained in well condition.

2. Construction activity Noise Engineering control, Provide noise protection devices like



Sr. No.

Source Waste type/

Pollution

Control measures

pollution earmuffs, ear plug to worker, Rotation of work to minimize exposure.

(D) Wastes from construction equipment

1. Dozer, Cranes Waste oil Avoid spillage, proper storage , disposal by selling to reprocessor

2. Painting Empty containers of paints and oils

Proper storage, disposal by selling to authorized buyers/incineration.

3. Construction Construction waste

Use for leveling purpose within premises

8.8.2OPERATIONAL PHASE

M/s. Merino Industries Limited has proposed Environment Management Plan to keep the

pollution potential to a minimum level in the operation phase.

8.8 (A) AIR ENVIRONMENT

There will be no flue gas emission and process gas emission from the unit. The VOC from

reactors and fugitive emissions from storage tanks will be absorbed in water scrubber, the water

from the scrubbing tank will be used in manufacturing process.

TABLE: 8.2

DETAILS OF CONTROL MEASURES FOR VOC AND FUGITIVE EMISSION

Sr. No.

Source Waste Type/Pollution

Control Measures

Fugitive Emission 1. Solvent/ Chemical

handling Air Pollutant (VOC)

The VOC emission in terms of handling losses will be reduced by storing raw material in a tank and handling raw material feeding will be carried out by pumps in a close loop.

Regular ambient air quality monitoring will be carried out within premises and nearby area for

VOC in the downwind directions as well as where maximum ground level concentration is

anticipated and record of the same shall be maintained.

Work area ambient air quality monitoring will be carried out as per Gujarat Factories Rules.



The details of scrubber and drawing are given below in figure no 1.1 and Table no.8.3.

FIGURE: 8.1

WATER SCRUBBER

Description:

The scrubbing system consists of a scrubber (packed column absorber), an exhaust blower and

scrubbing media. The vapor from the process vents enters the primary scrubber where they are

absorbed in water. Thus, the air leaving from the scrubber is clean. The details of scrubber

system are given below.

VOC

Spray

2 KL Water

Vent

Scrubbed Water is used in process in next batch



TABLE: 8.3

DETAILS OF WATER SCRUBBER SYSTEM

Sr. No.

Name of Units Capacity Quantity MOC

1 Water Scrubber 2 KL 1 HDPE/PP FRP

8.8.1 (A).1 FUGITIVE EMISSION

Now a day as industrial growth increases, concerns of fugitive emission also increases.

Percentage of contribution of fugitive emission to air pollution and climate change will also

increase.

Probable source of Fugitive emission are raw material handling, leakage from valves, flange

joints of pipeline, pump & motors, reactor, loading & unloading area etc. General control

measures like routine & regular inspection to identify leakage, preventive maintenance and

operational maintenance, provision of leak detection andrepair system (LDAR) and potable

instrument for measurement of VOC etc. willbe implemented by the unit.

TABLE: 8.4

DETAILS OF CONTROL MEASURES FOR FUGITIVE EMISSION

Sr. No.


Control Measures

1 Raw material storage tank

Air pollutant (VOC)

• Carry out work place area monitoring to find out concentration level in ambient air

• Close handling system • Provision of breather valve cum

flame arrester. 2 Handling of raw

material bags in storage area

Air pollutant (PM)

• Provision of exhaust ventilation • Provision of PPE • Provision of Job rotation to reduce

exposure 3 Flange joints of

pipeline, pump & motors

Air pollutant (VOC)

• Routine & periodic inspection to check leakage

• Preventive maintenance, Follow SOP for maintenance

• Pumps & motors will bedoublemechanical seal type

• LDAR program will be followed. 4 Solid raw

material Air pollutant (PM)

• Hopper will be provided with powder transfer system



Sr. No.


Control Measures

transferring to reactor

5 Liquid raw material transferring to reactor

Air pollutant (VOC)

• Feeding of liquid raw material will be carried out by closed pipeline and doublemechanical seal pump.

6 Loading /unloading at storage area

Air pollutant (VOC)

• Unloading through pipeline to tank in a close system.

8.9 WATERENVIRONMENT

The total fresh water consumption from GIDC Dahej wills be1.25KL/day. M/s. Merino

Industries Limited will be a Resin manufacturing unit of the adjoining M/s. Merino Industries

Limited, which will be producing laminate sheets. The products are for captive consumption

only. The time cycle of manufacturing process is 3 hours per batch only. The manpower will

come from main unit, complete the task in maximum 4 hours per day and go back to the main

unit. No toilets or bathrooms will be kept in this area. Therefore there will be no need of water

for domestic purpose and no wastewater generation from domestic activities. Also there will be

no wastewater generation from manufacturing process. There will waste stream generating only

from washing of discarded liners and bags. The waste stream generated from washing of

discarded liners and bags will again be used for resin manufacturing. Hence there will not be any

effluent treatment plant needed for this unit.

Pumps and reactors will be having mechanical seal, so there will be no leakages. The unit will

provide connection system for possibility of leakages. Leakages will be collected in a small

dedicated container and will be used for resin manufacturing.

8.10NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The sources of noise generation will be transportation activities, etc. There will not be any noise

generating equipments. Thus the unit will take following measures to control noise pollution.



TABLE: 8.5

DETAILS OF CONTROL MEASURES FOR NOISE POLLUTION

Sr.

No.

Source Waste

type/pollution

Control measures

1. Transportation

activities

Noise pollution • Green belt,

• Restriction on transportation

between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

• Maintain vehicle in good condition.

To minimize the noise pollution the unit proposes the following noise control measures:

• Manufacturers / suppliers of major noise generating machines / equipments like

aircompressors, feeder pumps, etc. shall be instructed to make required design

modifications wherever possible before supply and installation to mitigate the

noisegeneration and to comply with the national / international regulatory norms

withrespect to noise generation. Periodic maintenance of machinery and vehicles should

be undertaken to reducethe noise impact.

• Noise suppression measures such as enclosures, buffers and / or protective measureswill

be provided (wherever noise level is more than 75 dB (A)).

• Employees will be provided with Personal Protective Equipments like earplugs or

earmuffs, wherever required.

• The green belt area will be developed within industrial premises and around theperiphery

to prevent the noise pollution in surrounding area.

• Noise monitoring shall be carried out to check the efficacy of maintenanceschedules

undertaken to reduce noise levels and noise protection measures.

• Good quality digital sound level meter will be in place to monitor noise level.

• The sources of intermittent noise generating equipment (water pumping equipment,DG

set, compressor etc.) will be provided with appropriate acoustic barriers so thatthe noise

level within 1 m of these facilities when in operation will be less than 75dB(A).

• Implementation of greenbelt development / landscaping etc. will reduce noiseimpacts

within the project premises to a great extent.



8.11LAND ENVIRONMENT

8.11.1RAW MATERIAL & PRODUCT STORAGE AREA

The unit will take following control measures to prevent land contamination from raw material

storage and handling.

• Raw materials will be stored in M.S tanks, HDPE bags,etc in sepereate storage room.

• Separate collection system is provided for collection of spillage material. Impervious layer,

RCC roads and flooring is provided to area, where the chemical storage and handling activities is

involved.

• Hazardous flammable substances are separately stored within premises.

• The tanks will be provided with dyke wall to control spread of leakages.

8.11.2. HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

The hazardous wastes generated from the industry will beDiscarded Bags & Liners, Spent The

details of quantity of hazardous waste generated and disposal mode are given in below Table

no.1.6.

TABLE: 8.6

DETAILS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION & DISPOSAL MODE

Sr. No.

Type of Waste Category Total Quantity of hazardous waste

Method of Disposal

1 Discarded Bags & Liners

33.3

4886 Nos./M Will be send to recycler after decontamination and the water from decontamination will be sent to resin manufacturing.

General Guidelines for Waste Management:

Solid waste

• The solid waste shall be segregated as bio-degradable and non-biodegradable.

• Reuse of paper and plastic waste.

• Planned system for waste collection, segregation and disposal.

• E-waste will be disposed as per E-Waste (Management) Rule, 2016.

Hazardous waste

• Hazardous waste will be stored in proper storage room and handed over to

authorized vendor for final disposal.



• The collection, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste will be as per

Hazardous waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2016, and hence no adverse

impact on land environment is envisaged.

• It is proper management it will be stored separately in dry & covered place with

RCC plat form. There will be provision of separately storage area.

• Forklift truck will be used in shifting, loading and unloading operation for

hazardous waste to minimize manual handling of hazardous waste.

• Necessary PPE’s shall be provided to workers while handling of hazardous

waste.

METHODOLOGY FOR DECONTAMINATION

• For disposal of discarded bags and containers, the guideline provided by the

Gujarat Pollution Control Board will be followed. It Will be send to recycler

after decontamination and the water from decontamination will be sent to resin

manufacturing.

8.12 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

Following measures will be taken to minimize impact on land environment and improve soil

conditions.

(I) Earth / Construction Debris

• Excavated earth will be backfilled in the trench after foundation work and top soil will be

restored for the agricultural/ gardening purpose. The remaining excavated material will

be disposed off or spread out in low laying area.

• Precautions should be taken to minimize damage to native plants (if any) on the periphery

of construction area.

• The natural gradient of the area should be maintained after reinstatement to avoid water

logging.

• The construction debris as well as debris from demolition work shall be utilized within

the site for leveling purpose and base course preparation of internal roads.

• The materials like steel and other recyclable material shall be segregated and reused or

sold to authorize vendors for reuse.

(II) Topsoil Segregation

• Where topsoil is present, it is required to be segregated. Estimated Excavation quantity

would be around. The same would be used within the premises for filling, leveling etc.

Top soil of the site will be collected at site and reused for landscaping. Debris generated



will be used for leveling. The following practices, as regard to top soil segregation will be

adhered during trenching:

• Existing topsoil which is removed during construction should be stockpiled temporarily

for replacement whenever required.

• Topsoil and sub-soil will be segregated during trenching and stockpiled separately.

• Topsoil should be removed to its actual depth or to a maximum of 30 cm as determined

by HSE representative for the spread.

• Topsoil shall not be used for padding, backfill or trench breakers, under any

circumstances.

• Topsoil shall be stored on the non-traffic side of the trench.

• Topsoil shall not be used as fill for the trench.

8.12.1 SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

To minimize adverse impacts arising out due to the project activity, Mitigative measures are

suggested in the EMP. Proper implementation of EMP would mitigate adverse impacts in

theregion. Prior information about the project should be given to locals in study area.

• An emergency plan should be prepared in advance, to deal with fire fighting.

• The authority should make an assessment of the safe, legal load limits of all the bridges,

streets that may be traversed heavy equipment.

• All construction material and equipment should be stored in a neat and orderly manner so

that land owners whose land is utilized for this purpose will not suffer.

Construction workers

• Local people will be employed for construction work to the maximum extent possible.

• Proper facility for domestic water supply, sanitation and other essential services will be

made available to the construction workers.

• Temporary toilets will be provided which will be connected to septic tank with soak pits.

• The facilities should be maintained in a clean, odour free condition and care should be

taken to avoid soil and groundwater contamination.

• Face masks, gloves and other personal protective equipments shall be provided to

workers to prevent health hazard during construction activities.

8.13 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

The main objective of green belt is to provide a barrier between source of pollution and

surrounding area by filtering the air particulate and interacting with gaseous pollutants before it

reaches to the ground.



An ideal green belt always imparts scenic beauty besides providing roosting/perching placefor

birds and ground surface for naturally available reptiles, other flora and fauna species, tomake

the area more natural and hazard free.

Out of the total land area of 880 Sq. m. approximately 32.95% will be utilized for green belt

development. The proposed greenbelt area will be 290 sq.m. There will be provision of budget of

40 Lakhs rupees for green belt development .The unit will plant 600-700 trees and shrubs in

green belt area over five years. Development of green belt with carefully selected native plant

species is of prime importance due to their capacity to reduce noise and air pollution impacts by

attenuation / assimilation and for providing food and habitat for local macro and micro fauna.

This not only overcomes the problem but also enhances the beauty of area that will attract bird

and insect species and by this way ecology of the area will maintain to a great extent. For

developing the greenbelt in and around proposed project sites care need to be taken to plant the

evergreen species. The planting of evergreen species may have certain advantages that may

reduce the environmental pollution.

The soil is inadequate to grow trees, as the unit is near to sea coast, therefore the top layer of soil

will be replaced with fresh soil.

TABLE 8.7

LIST OF PLANT SPECIES TO CONTROL GAS, DUST EMISSION AND NOISE

LEVELS

Sr. No.

Botanical Name Common Name Type

1. Aeglemarmelos Bel Tree

2. Azardirachtaindica Neem Tree

3. Buteamonosperma Palas Tree

4. Ficusbengalensis Banyan, Vad Tree 5. Ficusreligiosa Peepal Tree

6. Polyalthialongifolia Ashoka Tree 7. Syzygiumcumini Jamun, Jambu Tree

8. Tamarindusindica Emali Tree 9. Terminaliacatappa DesiBadam Tree

10. Terminaliaarjuna Arjun Tree

11. Meliaazaderach Mahaneem Tree

12. Bauhinia variegate Kachnar Tree



Budget Allocation

Greenbelt around the project site will be developed with in initial three years. The green belt

around the site plantation with at least 2x2 meters per plant is proposed. Detailed budget Break-

up is given in table no. 8.8.

TABLE 8.8

BUDGET FOR GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT

Sr. No.

Year Budget in Rs. Per Year

No. of Tree

1. First year 10,00,000 250 2. Second year 10,00,000 250 3. Third year 10,00,000 250 4. Fourth year 5,00,000 -- 5. Fifth year 5,00,000 --

8.13.1RAIN WATER HARVESTING SCHEME

Rainwater harvesting is a mechanism involved in collecting, storing and using rainwater when it

ismost needed. A rainwater harvesting system comprises of various stages – transporting

rainwaterthrough pipes or drains, filtration, and storage in tanks for reuse or recharge. There are

fivecomponents in a rainwater harvesting system namely catchment, conveyance, filtration,

storage andrecharge.

Design of Rain Water Harvesting

• Quantity of Rain water collected depends upon:

• (a) Average rainfall intensity (b) Catchment area (c) Run-off coefficient.

• The rain water from the Roof tops, Paved and Green Area will be collected through PVC

pipes and then transferred to the proposed rainwater harvesting pits. Design calculations

for these pits are discussed in subsequent section.

• Based on the long term IMD Data for Bharuch District

• Annual Rainfall intensity = 1165 mm (1.165 m)

• So, it is proposed to provide storage tank of adequate volume. Keeping in mind four

months of Monsoon season.

• The proposed volume of rainwater harvesting pits can be created below parking area,

green area or roads etc. as per convenience. The stored rainwater will be utilized for

various purposes hence reducing required quantity of water.



8.13.2 VEHICULAR POLLUTION CONTROL

• All vehicles will be maintained in well condition by regular preventive maintenance to

reduce the exhaust level.

• Drivers of all vehicles used in the transportation will be trained in transportation of

Hazardous chemicals to prevent any accident. Fitness and training test certificate approved

by R.T.O to be maintained on the vehicle at all times to ensure transport worthiness.

8.13.3 BUDGETORY PROVISION PROPOSED FOR ENVIRONMENT

POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

Description of capital cost and recurring cost for environment control measures for different type

of activities like environment monitoring, green belt, effluent treatment plant and hazardous

waste storage and disposal is given below in table no. 8.9.

TABLE: 8.9

CAPITAL COST AND RECURRING COST FOR ENVIRONMENT CONTROL

MEASURES

Sr. No.

Activities Capital cost in Rs Lakh(Approx)

Recurring cost in RsLakh/Annum(Approx)

1. Environment protection and safety 40 2 2. Green belt 40 2 3. VOC Control measurement

Equipment 35 2

Total 115 6 * The cost is proposed for green belt development within premises and outside premises.

8.13.4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Occupational health impact and mitigation measures to avoid health hazard are as under

• All reasonably practical measures will be adopted by the unit to minimize the risk of accidents

within a chemical manufacturing unit

• All building plans and installations will be as per relevant laws and approved by competent

authority

• Training is imparted to all workers for all the hazardous process operations within the plant and

will be supervised by experienced supervisors

• Suitable personnel protective equipments and fire extinguishers at strategic locations and

suitable personal protective equipments will be provided

• Flame proof electrical fittings, flame arrestors etcwill be installed

• All the raw materials & solvents will be stored in designated storage area equipped with

necessary safety features.



• Physical and chemical properties of raw materials and products as MSDS are provided as soft

copy in CD.

• The solvent storage area will be restricted for unauthorized persons. Proper earthling

willbeprovided in all electrical equipment whenever solvent handling is done. Flame arrester

cum breather valve and flame proof fitting will be provided at tank farm.

• Periodic inspection & testing of pressure vessels, equipments, and machineries will be done.

• Good housekeeping will be ensured within the factory premises

• All designated staff & workers will be trained for the fire fighting, work permit system, first

aid and safe handballing of hazardous chemicals.

• Incident/accident reporting system will be developed and all the employees are made aware for

the same.

• Suitable notices/boards will be displayed at designated locations indicating appropriate hazard

warnings.

• Antidotes as well as MSDS for all the chemicals will be made available within the factory

premises.

• Pre-employment medical check up at the time of employment will be carried out. In order to

safe guard the health of the employees, all the employees undergo periodic health checkup at

every six month.

8.14 CLEANER PRODUCTION

The possibilities of reuse / recycle and other cleaner production options for reductions of wastes

and to conserve fresh water are as follows:

i. Resin manufacturing will be done in dedicated reactors. So there will be no washing of

reactors. Thus no wastewater generation due to washing.

ii. Use of para formaldehyde in place of formaldehyde solution. This is a clean chemistry

process and no distillation of water is involved.

iii. Water from phenol and formaldehyde are adjusted in such a way that ready to use

resins are prepared.

iv. Wash water from packing material of melamine will be reused back to manufacturing

process.

v. Packing material of sugar will be recycled back for sugar packing.

EIA REPORT OF M/s. MERINO INDUSTRIES LTD., DAHEJ GIDC, BHARUCH.

M/s. JYOTI OM CHEMICAL RESEARCH CENTRE PVT. LTD., ANKLESHWAR.9.1

CHAPTER -9

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

9.1 INTRODUCTION

M/s. Merino industries Ltd. is located at D2/CH/36, Dahej Phase II Industrial Estate,

Taluka-Vagra, Dist. Bharuch Gujarat. The unit has proposed 390 MT/Month of

Various Resin products.The details of products aregiven in chapter 1.

9.1.1 LOCATION

The approximate geographical positioning of the project site is at Latitude:

21°40'46.56"N Longitude: 72°34'55.23"E. it is approximately 39.1 Km distance from

district Bharuch. The nearest railway station is Dahej 5 Km away from project site.

The nearest domestic airport is Vadodara about 122 Km away from project site.

9.1.2 INVESTMENT

The total investment in plant and machinery, building will be Rs. 625 lacs. It has been

classified as large scale industry.

9.1.3 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

The plant is located in G.I.D.C., Dahej, which is well-developed industrial zone.

GIDC-Dahej is having all essential facilities such as internal roads, arrangement for

supply of water and power to industries etc.

9.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

9.2.1 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

The Merino Group's facilities are state-of-the-art, geared for integration, and

strategically well-located to serve the markets. Its two manufacturing facilities for

High Pressure Laminates have a combined annual production capacity of 10 Lacs

sheet per month. M/s, Merino Industries Limited proposes to manufacture Phenol

Formaldehyde Resin and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin which will be used as raw

material for manufacturing high pressure decorative laminate.

At Merino, quality is a tradition that is followed meticulously and in its entirety. Their

commitment to the highest standards in manufacturing process has won certifications

including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001, for all facilities. Merino has



integrated all the stages of its operation through ERP, ensuring transparency and on-

time information to customers and service providers.

A dedicated and focused Research and Development team works unremittingly

towards continuous innovation and improvements, resulting in an array of superior

quality products. Moreover, experts from around the world are invited to strengthen

their knowledge base.

In Interior Solutions, plywood was first product of the unit in 1974 and it launched for

reputation for product quality and company service. Merino then established its

manufacturing unit for high pressure decorative laminates at Hapur near New Delhi.

A second unit at Rohad was commissioned, as rapid growth evolved us into India's

largest manufacturer and exporter of laminates.

9.2.2 PRODUCTION AND RAW MATERIAL

The unit has proposed 390 MT/Month of Resins products. 312.5 MT/Month of Phenol

Formaldehyde Resin, 77.5 MT/Month of Phenol Formaldehyde Resin. For 390

MT/Month of Resin production unit will use 634.154 MT/Month of raw materials.

9.2.3 RESOURCE REQUIREMENT

LAND

The total plot area of the unit is 880 sq. m. The green belt area is 290 sq. m.

WATER REQUIREMENT

The total water consumption for proposed project will be 1.25 KL/Day which will be

sourced from GIDC water supply.

POWER REQUIREMENT

The power requirement will be 1500 KVA. The source of electricity will be Dakshin

Gujarat Vij Company Limited.

UTILITIES

For the proposed project the utilities to be installed will be Cooling tower having

capacity of 600 TR, Boiler having capacity of 22CFM, and Chiller 99Tr.



9.2.4 POLLUTION POTENTIAL SCENARIO

WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT

There will be no wastewater generation from Phenol Formaldehyde Resin and


GASEOUS EMISSION

Flue gas emission

The unit will be no flue gas emission generation.

Process gas emission

The unit will be no process gas emission generation. VOC will be generated in

process, they are scrubbed in water scrubber and that water will be used in process in

next batch.

HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION

There will not be any generation of hazardous waste.

9.3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STATUS

9.3.1 STUDY AREA INCLUDED IN ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

Studies were carried out in about 10 km radial distance from the project site with

respect to sampling and analysis of air quality, water quality, noise level and soil

quality. The base line data were monitored for study period of February, 2016 to

March, 2017.

9.3.2 CLIMATE OF THE STUDY AREA

Relative humidity

The maximum relative humidity reported around 86% and minimum relative humidity

is reported around 17% during period of February, 2016 to March, 2017.

Temperature

The maximum temperature reported is 42.4OC and the minimum temperature reported

is 14.18OC during period of March, 2014 to May, 2014.

Rainfall



There were 0.00 mm rain fall in month of March, 2014 and April, 2014 and 0.8 mm

rain fall in May, 2014.

9.3.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

Based on data obtained, it could be stated that, during the study period the value of

PM10 at monitored locations is ranged between 115-64 µg/m3 while the value PM2.5

fluctuates in the range of 79-20 µg/m3. The value of SO2 and NOx were observed to

be in the range of 33-13 µg/m3 and 40-12 µg/m3 respectively. The values of HCl and

Cl2 were found Below Detectable Limit. The value of NH3 (Ammonia gas) was found

in the range of 1.2-3.8 µg/m3. The value of CO at monitored locations is ranged

between 0.5- 0.8µg/m3. The value of VOC at monitored locations is ranged between

0.7-0.3 ppm. The average concentration of PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx are within

prescribed limit at all locations.

These concentrations at all AAQM locations were primarily caused by local

phenomena including vehicular movement and natural dusting due to human activities

and wind movement. These concentrations at all AAQM locations were primarily

caused by local phenomena including vehicular movement and natural dusting due to

human activities and wind movement.

9.3.4 WATER QUALITY

Based on data obtained, it could be stated that the value of all parameter were found

within the permissible limit of Indian standards for all ground water samples and

surface water samples.


Noise level monitoring was carried out at seven locations during period of March,

2015 to May, 2015. During monitoring period, the LeqdB (A) noise levels varied

between 53-72dB (A) and 55-61 dB (A) during day time in industrial area and

residential area respectively.

Noise levels varied between 45-53 dB (A) and 44-52 dB (A) during night time in

industrial area and residential area respectively.

9.3.6 SOIL

On data obtained, it is ensured that the soil quality at around site is appropriate and no

abnormality in terms of soil contaminants is reported.



9.3.7 LAND USE OF THE STUDY AREA

As per satellite imagery, major land use of study area of 10 km is covered by 13.64

sq. m. of water body, 50.76 of open Barren Land, 11.60 sq. m. of Agricultural land,

62.91 sq. m of follow land, 4.13 sq. m Open/Degraded Vegetation, 3.97 sq. m

Vegetation Medium Density,0.23 sq. m River & Canal, 9.19 sq. m Marshy Land, 1.28

sq. m Salt Affected Land,3.25 sq. m Settlement & Habitation, 8.63 sq. m Mud Flat,

0.33 sq. m Jetty, 20.83 sq. m Salt Pans, 1.17 sq. m Mangrove (Sparse), 2.23 sq. m

Mangrove (Dense), 0.47 sq. m Marshy Vegetation, 2.90 sq. m Industrial Area, 115.89

sq. m Sea, and 0.59 sq. mSeasonal water Body.

9.3.8 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

The ecological interpretation and socio-economic data of study area are collected for

the study region from secondary source of information.

9.4 IDENTIFICATION &ASSESSMENTOF IMPACT

9.4.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The total water consumption for proposed project will be 1.25 KL/Day which will be

sourced from GIDC water supply.

NOTE: There will be no wastewater generation from Phenol Formaldehyde Resin

and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin manufacturing.

9.4.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

Dust, NOx, SO2, NH3, CO, Cl2, VOC and HCl may be slightly released into the local

ambient air due to construction activities and vehicular traffic movement in

construction activities of proposed project.

There will be no process emission and flue gas emission. VOC will be generated in

process, they are scrubbed in water scrubber and that water will be used in process in

next batch.


Control measures like Engineering control, use of PPE, restriction of construction

activity during 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and green belt will reduce impact of noise pollution

due to construction work, vehicular movement and noise generating equipment. There

will be minor increase in ambient noise level and impact is insignificant.



9.4.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT

The hazardous solid waste generated during construction activity will be stored and

disposed properly. Sewage generated from sanitation facility will be disposed through

septic tank. The sewage is sent to soak pit. Impervious layer, RCC roads and flooring

will be provided to area, where the chemical storage and handling activities will be

involved. Hence, there will be no significant adverse impact on land environment.

9.4.5 ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

The project site is located in GIDC, Dahej. The project site is at a far distance from

the forest land, wild life sanctuaries and national parks. There will be not significant

impact on crops & vegetation as the proposed will be no flue gas emission and

process gas emission from the unit. There will be no wastewater generation from

Phenol Formaldehyde Resin and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin manufacturing.

9.4.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT

This will be a beneficial impact on the local socio-economic environment as increase

in demand for essential utilities and employment during both construction and

operational phase.

9.4.7 INFRA STRUCTURE AND SERVICES

This will be a beneficial impact on the local infrastructure services e.g. roads, post

and telegraph, communication, medical facilities, education, housing will be

improved in surrounding area.

9.5 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM

The unit will carry out quarterly monitoring of Noise and yearly monitoring of

hazardous waste by external approved monitoring agency. Waste water will be no

generation from the unit.

9.6 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

The chapter 6 includes objectives and methodology of risk assessment, details of

storage of finish products and raw materials, details of safety measures, identification

of hazards, consequence analysis, recommendations on the basis of risk assessment



done, safety aspects to reduce risk in storage area and disaster management plan.

Consequences analysis covers major five types of exposures to hazardous effect.

Flash fire and explosions, Toxic effect from toxic materials or toxic combustion

product.

9.7 PROJECT BENEFITS

The unit has planned to spend Rs. 5 Crore for period of five year towards CSR

activity. There will be employment opportunity for local people during construction

and operation phase. The CSR activity will be carried through Dahej industrial

association.

9.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.8.1 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL

The director of M/s. Merino Industries Limited, Dahej, and Bharuch has taken

responsibility for implementation of environmental control measures.

9.8.2. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION

PHASE

During construction it is necessary to control uplift of dust during the excavation,

leveling and transportation by spraying water over the paths, land and along the

temporary roads. The workers involved in the construction will be provided proper

sanitation facilities. The construction workers on site will be provided with necessary

noise protection devices like earmuffs whenever they have to work near the noise

generating equipment/sources. The vehicles will be maintained properly so as to

minimize the emissions from exhaust. The empty containers of paints shall be sold to

authorized buyers/incineration. The construction wastes shall be used for leveling

purpose.

9.8.3 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR OPERATIONAL PHASE

AIR

There will be no flue gas emission and process gas emission from the unit. The VOC

from reactors and fugitive emissions from storage tanks will be absorbed in water

scrubber, the water from the scrubbing tank will be used in manufacturing process.

WATER



There will be no wastewater generation from Phenol Formaldehyde Resin and


NOISE

Audio metric test should be conducted periodically for employees working close to

the high noise sources. Adequate noise control measures such as mufflers, silencers at

the air inlet/outlet, anti-vibration pad for equipment with high vibration, earmuff and

ear plugs to the operators, etc. shall be provided. Rotation of work will minimize

exposure.

LAND

Raw materials will be stored in separate storage area. All the raw effluent storage

tanks will be covered with RCC slab. Separate collection system will be provided for

collection of spillage material. Impervious layer, RCC roads and flooring will be

provided to area, where the chemical storage and handling activities will be involved.

The acid tanks are provided with dyke wall to control spread of leakages.

Hazardous wastes generated from proposed expansion will be discarded containers/

bags, which will be properly stored in a hazardous waste storage area and then

transported and properly disposed.

GREEN BELT

Total plot area is 880 sq. m & unit has proposed 290 sq. m area for green belt

development. The unit will plant 150 nos. of trees within and outside the premises for

greenbelt area.

CLEANER PRODUCTION

Discarded containers/bag will be sent back for raw material filling/selling to authorize

recycler after decontamination. Condensate from boiler will be recycle and reuse in

boiler feed. The unit will be using green chemistry for manufacturing of different

organic chemical, which will result in energy savings. Cleaner production options will

be explored further.

BUDGETARY PROVISION PROPOSED FOR ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION

CONTROL MEASURES

The unit has proposed Rs. 625 lakhs as capital cost and Rs.6 lakh as recurring cost for

environment pollution control measures.



HEALTH & SAFETY

There will be provision of PPE, antidotes, periodic inspection & testing of pressure

vessels, equipments, machineries, pre-employment medical checkup, periodic health

checkup, training of firefighting, work permits system, first aid, safe handling of

hazardous chemicals and integrating safety. Hazardous processes will be operated by

trained workers and will be looked after by qualified & experienced supervisors.

9.9CONCLUSION

It can be concluded on positive note that after implementation of proper mitigation

measures and environment management plan this project will have insignificant

impact on environment and economic.



CHAPTER - 10 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED

M/s. Jyoti Om Chemical Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. established in 1990 by woman

entrepreneur Mrs. Hina C. Upasani, is well-equipped analytical laboratory for chemical analysis.

It offers following services to various types of industries in general, and Chemical /

Pharmaceutical, CETPS, solid waste sites, steel industries in particular.

10.1 SALIENT FEATURES

• Spread over 600 m2 plot with about 350 m2 built up area.

• 1000sq.feet office space purchased at Vadodara for carrying out Climate

Change work.

• Well-equipped laboratory with instrument room, conference room, wet Analysis

Lab room, microbiology laboratory, Air Analysis Laboratory, Library &

Computer room etc.

• Experienced and qualified staff.

• Approved Testing House by Industries Commissioner, Gujarat Government.

• Recognized as Environment Auditor by Gujarat Pollution Control Board,

Gandhinagar.

• ISO 9001-2000 Certified by American Quality Assessor, AQA. Since 2002.

• NABL accreditation for water and Air parameters.

• Trained for Cleaner Production Assessment by Department of Environment

and Forest, Government of Gujarat under World Bank capacity building

programme.

• Computerized testing facility.

• Consultant to Gujarat Cleaner Production Centre, Gandhinagar for Cleaner

Product Assessment.

• Service provider to UNIDO, Vienna, Austria for Clean Technology Assessment.

• Consultancy for EIA reports.



10.2 SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CENTRE

• Analysis of chemicals, dyes and dye intermediates

• Analysis of bulk drugs and intermediates

• Analysis of water and waste water

• Testing of environment samples – water, air, solid waste and soil

• Trace analysis of chemicals in waste water

• Environment auditing

• Cleaner Production Assessment

• Microbiological analysis of water

• Clean Technology Assessment

• Environment Technological Assessment (EnTA)

• Environment Impact Assessment

• Climate Change Consultancy

• Environment consultancy

• Environment clearance consultancy

10.3 OUTSTANDING ACHIVEMENTS

1) Received Gujarat Cleaner Production Award for CP work at M/s. The Ankleshwar Poly

Dyestuff Pvt. Ltd. on 5th June, 2006 from Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi.

2) Received contract from UNIDO, Vienna, for writing PDD and developing new methodology

for sulphuric acid project.

3) Established demonstration unit FIRST TIME in INDIA of Plasma based hazardous waste

destruction facility in collaboration with M/s. PEAT International, USA. Got approval from

Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi.

4) Engaged in creating cluster base recycling unit of spent sulphuric acid to pure sulphuric

acid.

5) UNIDO, VIENNA has also assigned work to find out alternative Air oxidation technology

in place of nitric acid oxidation technology to reduce Green House gas emission.

6) Clean Technology tie up with following companies: (i) for recovery of sulphuric acid from

spent sulphuric acid – M/S Aker Kvaerner Chemetics, Canada. (ii) Destruction of hazardous

waste using Plasma Technology, PEAT International, USA.



(iii) Catalytic Air Oxidation in place of Nitric acid oxidation, M/S Buss Chem Tech AG,

Switzerland (iv) CDM consultancy , BSS, Switzerland

7) Received contract from UNIDO, Vienna, for writing PDD and developing new methodology

for Air Oxidation Technology.

8) The organization wrote two methodologies and Project Development Document (PDD) and

submitted to UNFCCC. The working committee of UNFCCC approved the methodologies. They

are for recovery of sulphuric acid from spent sulphuric acid and substitution of incineration with

Plasma Technology.

10.4 STATUS OF NABET ACCREDITATION

The organization has obtained stay order from the Hon’ble High Court of Gujarat. The copy of

the stay order is attached as annexure - VIII. The cases from various high courts of the countries

are transferred to Hon. Supreme Court. It is further declared that at the time of submission of

EIA report, the stay order is valid.

10.5 DECLARATION BY CONSULTANT: An undertaking regarding the prescribed TOR has been complied with and data submitted in this

EIA is factually correct is attached as an annexure-IX. This is as per office memorandum of

MoEF and CC dated 04/08/2009.

environment impact assessment report...

Documents