executive summary of draft eia report
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF DRAFT EIA REPORT
FOR
PROPOSED EXPANSION FOR PRODUCTION OF
M.S. INGOTS/BILLETS
By
M/s North East Ferro Alloys Co. (P) Ltd. At
Plot No.: 846/847, Village : Suboljote, P.O- Nemai, via
Matigara, P.S –Matigara, Dist.- Darjeeling, West Bengal-
734010
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
M/s. ULTRA-TECH ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY AND CONSULTANCY
Unit No. 206, 224, 225 Jai Commercial Complex, Eastern Express Highway,
Opp Cadbury Factory, Khopat, Thane (West) – 400 061
Tel: 022-2534 2776, Fax: 022-25429650, Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ultratech.in
September, 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Project Description ................................................................................................................ 5
3.0 Description of Environment .................................................................................................. 9
4.0 Anticipated Environment Impacts and Environment Management Plan ............................ 12
6.0 Environmental Monitoring Program ................................................................................... 14
7.0 Additional Studies ............................................................................................................... 15
8.0 Project Benefits ................................................................................................................... 15
9.0 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis ................................................................................... 16
10.0 Environment Management Plan ......................................................................................... 16
11.0 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged ............................................................................................. 17
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure E-1: Location map of the Project Site ............................................................................ 2
Figure E-2: Study Area Map of 10 KM radius .......................................................................... 3
Figure E-3: Water balance diagram ........................................................................................... 7
Figure E-4: Process Flowchart of M.S Billets/M.S Ingots ........................................................ 9
LIST OF TABLES
Table E.1: Environmental Setting around Project Site .............................................................. 3
Table E.2: Details of Production Capacity ................................................................................ 5
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.0 Introduction
M/s North East Ferro Alloys’ Co. (P) Ltd., is a private limited company, limited by shares,
incorporated on 16.-07-2008 under the Indian Companies Act, 1956, having its registered
office at Vill.- Suboljote, P.O.- Nemai, P.S.- Matigara , Dt.- Darjeeling, in the state of west
Bengal. The Board of directors, comprising of presently, two female Directors, namely, Smt.
Minu Goyal & Smt. Krishna Devi Agarwal, are at the top of the management of the
company. The Administrative office of the company is however, located at 2nd
floor, PCM
Tower, Sevoke road, Siliguri. The proposed industrial unit has already been provisionally
registered as SSI unit, bearing E.M. No-19/001/12/10108, dated-08-08-2008.A plot of land,
measuring 6757.67 Sq.m (1.67 acres) has already been purchased for the set up of industrial
unit at the above location in the name of the company for production of 28,800TPA MS
Billets / Ingots using 1 x 8T Induction Furnace
With the favourable change in the industrial climate, the directors have decided for an
expansion of production capacity from 28,800 MTPA to 1,36,800 MTPA by installing
2x15MT Induction Furnace. Additionally they are also proposing to install a 2 strand 7/4m
radius Continious Casting Machine in the same premises.
The company will aim for efficient management of the unit, which will require judicious
manpower planning, selection of qualified and experienced personnel and also appropriate
organizational structure, clearly defining the functions and responsibilities of the managerial
and supervising staff.
As per the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification dated 14th September 2006, the
proposed expansion project falls under the Schedule No.3 (a) [Metallurgical Industries
Ferrous and Non-ferrous] and categorized as “Category B1” for which the Environmental
Clearance (EC) from the State level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) is
required.
In line with EIA notification, a TOR meeting was held for determining Terms of Reference
(TOR) on 27.12.2019 (185th
meeting) and received TOR vide letter No. 08-2N-72/2019(E)
Dated 07.01.2020 and the EIA report has been prepared in line with the TOR conditions
obtained.
1.1 Project Location
The proposed expansion will be done inside the existing steel plant of M/s. North East Ferro
Alloys‟ Co. (P) Ltd. which is located at Plot No.: 846/847, Village : Suboljote, P.O- Nemai,
via Matigara, P.S –Matigara, Dist.- Darjeeling, West Bengal-734010. Therefore, no
additional land will be acquired for the proposed expansion.
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The location map of the existing plant site is shown in Figure-E.1. The study area map of 10
km radius is shown in Figure E-.2. The details of environmental setting are given in Table-
1.1.
Figure E-1: Location map of the Project Site
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Figure E-2: Study Area Map of 10 KM radius
The details of environmental setting are given below.
Table E.1: Environmental Setting around Project Site
SN Component Description
Plant Location Plot No.: 846/847, Village : Suboljote, P.O-
Nemai, via Matigara, P.S –Matigara, Dist.-
Darjeeling, West Bengal-734010
Approx Site Centre Point
Coordinates
Centre Point: 26°44'41.09"N, 88°21'55.97"E
Point Latitude Longitude
A 26°44'42.33"N 88°21'57.84"E
B 26°44'40.35"N 88°21'58.68"E
C 26°44'39.86"N 88°21'53.94"E
D 26°44'41.84"N 88°21'53.79“E
Village/District/State Suboljote/ Darjeeling / West Bengal
Maximum temperature 17.8oC (Annual Average)
Minimum temperature 6.6oC (Annual Average)
Annual rainfall (Average) 2800 mm
Plant site elevation above MSL 138 m
Present land use at the site Land use pattern is industrial
Nearest highway NH-55
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SN Component Description
Aerial Distance – 1.5 Kms W
Road Distance – 2.3 Kms
Nearest Railway Station Siliguri Railway Station
Aerial distance – 5.36 km, ESE
Road distance- 7.9 Km
Nearest Airport
Bagdogra International Airport
Aerial Distance – 7.88 kms WSW
Road Distance – 12.8 km
Nearest major water bodies Mahananda River – 3.2 km towards E
Nearest town/City Siliguri- 3.5 Km, E
Nearest village Suboljote, Matigara
Nearest Dispensary and Govt.
Hospital, Educational facility
Hospital and all other facilities available at
Matigara 1.5 Km, E of Project Site.
Interstate boundary None within 10 km
Archaeologically important
places
None within 10 km
Protected areas as per Wildlife
Protection Act, 1972 (Tiger
reserve, Elephant reserve,
Biospheres, National parks,
Wildlife Sanctuaries, Community
Reserves and Conservation
Reserves)
No Tiger reserve, Elephant reserve, Biospheres,
National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, community
reserves and conservation reserves within 10 km
of project site.
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary- 22.5 Kms (NE)
Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary- 10.91 Kms (W)
Forests Nearby Forests are-
Sukna Forest- 6.5 Kms (N)
Mohanadi Forest- 6 Kms (N)
Panta Pari Forest- 6.5 Kms (E)
Dalkajhar Forest – 9.5 Km (E)
Defence Installations Not Available within 10 km
Seismicity As per the 2002 Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS) seismic zone map of India, categorized as
Seismic Zone-IV.
Industries 1 Nebula Marketing Private Limited- Adjacent
towards N
2 Fabulous Commercial Pvt. Ltd.- Adjacent towards
W
3 M/s Sensitive Vanijya Pvt. Ltd Adjacent towards S
4 Hindmake Industries and Infrastructures
Commodities India (P) Ltd (HICL)- 6.55 kms NE
5 Peak Chemical Industries Limited- 7.4 Kms ESE
6 KTL Industries- 6.5 Kms SE
7 Ceasefire Industries Limited- 6.8Kms SE
8 M/s Deepak Industries- 7.08Kms SE
9 S.P. Industries- 4.15Kms S
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2.0 Project Description
North East Ferro Alloys’ Co. (P) Ltd., is having its registered office at Vill.- Suboljote,
P.O.- Nemai, P.S.- Matigara , Dist.- Darjeeling, in the state of West Bengal. With the
favourable change in the industrial climate, the directors have decided for an expansion of
production capacity at their plant at Village: Suboljote, P.O- Nemai, via Matigara, P.S –
Matigara, Dist.- Darjeeling, West Bengal-734010 on a plot of land, measuring 6757.67 Sq.m
(1.67 acres).
The details of production capacity of existing and after expansion are listed in Table E-2.
Table E.2: Details of Production Capacity
Product Capacity Existing Proposed Total After Expansion
MS Billets/ Ingot 28800 TPA 1,08,000 TPA 1,36,800 TPA
2.1 Land Requirement
The total land available under the ownership of North East Ferro Alloys‟ Co. (P) Ltd is 6757.67
Sq. m (1.67 Acres). The proposed expansion activities will be carried out within the existing
industrial premises itself. Hence no additional land will be required for the proposed expansion.
The details of land-use breakup of the existing plant and after the proposed expansion are given
in Table-E-3.
Table E.3: Details of Land use Break-Up
S. No. Land Use
Area (SQM)
Percentage
(%)
Area
(SQM) Percentage (%)
Existing Proposed
1
Total Land
Area 6757.67 100 6757.67 100.00
2
Main factory
Shed Area 1890.805 27.98 1890.805 27.98
3
Office Block
Area 97.5 1.44 97.5 1.44
4 Green Area 621.71 9.2 1000* 14.80
5 Parking Area 125 1.84 125 1.85
6
Other shades &
Structures 1135 16.8 1135 16.80
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Road & Paved
area 450.36 6.66 450.36 6.66
8 Vacant Land 2437.3 36.08 2059.005 30.47
*Compensatory Plantation: The project proponent will develop a green area in an adjacent
area to the project site on a land measuring 1298 Sq.m as compensatory plantation. Hence
total green area developed after proposed expansion will be 1000 Sq.M + 1298 Sq.M= 2298
sq.m which will be 34% of the total land area 6757. 67Sq.M. The adjacent land belongs to the
director of the company.
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2.2 Raw Material Requirement
The details of requirement of raw materials, sources and their mode of transport are given in
Table E.4.
Table E.4: Details of Raw Material for Ms Ingots/Billets
S.
No.
Raw
Material
Existing Proposed Total Source
Mode of
transport Consumption
1 Sponge Iron 25,200 94,500 1,19,700 Odhisa,
Jharkhand
Durgapur
Truck
2 M.S. Scrap 6,480 24,300 30,780 Local Truck
3 Ferro Silicon 14.4 54.00 68.4 Kolkata Truck
4 Ferro
Manganese 334 1205 1,539 Kolkata Truck
5 CPC Coke 180 675 855 Durgapur,
Dhanbad
Truck
Power and Fuel Requirement
The details of power and fuel requirement for existing and after expansion are shown in
Table E.5 & Table E.6 respectively.
Table E.5 Details of Power Requirement
Phase Demand Source
Existing 3.4 MW West Bengal State Electricity Distribution
Company (WBSEDCL) Proposed 6 MW
Back up 125 kVA x1 D.G Set (Proposed)
Table E.6 Details of Fuel Requirement
Fuel Name Point of use Source Quantity
Diesel 1 x 125 KVA DG set
(Proposed)
Local Suppliers 20 lit/Hr
2.3 Water Requirement
For industrial cooling purpose, around 380 KL water will be required from where around 342
KL water will be recycled. Another 5 KLD water will be required for plantation and
sprinkling purpose. Total fresh water requirement will be 47 KLD. The source of water is
Ground water. The water balance is given in Figure E-3.
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Figure E-3: Water balance diagram
2.4 Manpower Requirement
The project has an existing employment of around 95 people where the local workforce has
been given preference. No additional manpower employment is expected after the proposed
expansion.
2.5 Manufacturing Process Description
M.S. ingots are manufactured by melting of M.S scraps in induction Furnaces and casted in
cast iron moulds to get ingots. The raw material required for the manufacture of M.S ingots
are M.S scrap obtained from the open market. Required quantities of M.S scraps from the
stock yard are transported through trucks into the furnace yard by the electro magnet and
crane fed into furnace. A minimum manual shovelling is required. The molten metal in the
induction Furnaces is poured into the cast iron moulds. The ingots are cooled and separated from
the Moulds.
INDUCTION FURNACE:
It is like a transformer with induction coil acting as primary and the charge acting as secondary.
In order to improve the power factor, capacitor banks are incorporated in the circuit. The greatest
Total Water Requirement
389 KLD
[Fresh Water 47 KLD
Recycled Water 342 KLD]
Industrial Cooling
380 KLD
Clean Water Tank
342KLD
Evaporation
Loss
38 KLD
Plantation & Sprinkling
5 KLD
Domestic Usage
4 KLD
Sewage Water
2.75 KLD
Septic Tank
Soak Pit Recycle
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advantage of the induction furnace is its low capital cost compared with other types of meeting
units.
Its installation is relatively easier and its operation is simpler. Among other advantages, there is
very little heat loss due to rotation from the furnace as the bath is constantly covered and there is
practically no noise attending its operation. The molten metal in an induction furnace is circulated
automatically by electro-magnetic action so that when alloy additions are made, a homogeneous
product is ensured in minimum time. While making mild or carbon steel in an induction furnace,
the primary consideration is the optimum utilization of the furnace as well as elimination of
delays.
THE CHARGE:
Scrap constitutes the major raw material for steelmaking in the induction furnace. The charge
should be compact and should consist of a number of small pieces of steel selected steel scrap
mixed with clean turnings, borings, and a moderate amount of heavy melting of commercial
grade. This is to provide the initial conditions of a high flux path through the charge for
facilitation generation of heat and commencement of melting. As soon as the furnace is charged,
the switches admitting current to the induction coil are closed.
MELTING THE CHARGE:
The furnace is turned on, current starts flowing at a high rate producing an induced magnetic
field inside the central space of the coils where the crucible is located. The induced magnetic flux
thus generated cuts through the highly resistive path of the scrap mix, generates tremendous
amount of heat and melting of scrap starts. The magnetic flux can be controlled by varying input
of power to the furnace. Soon, pool of molten metal forms at the bottom causing the charge to
sink. Any remaining charges are added at this point gradually.
The scrap charged into the furnace gets heated and melted at a temperature of about 1200˚C to
1670 ˚C. As soon as the charge has melted clearly, any objectionable slag is skimmed off, and the
necessary alloying elements are added. When these additives also melt, temperature is increased
by increasing the power input to bring it up to the point most desirable for pouring. The current is
then turned off and molten material is poured, the furnace crucible is tilted by means of hydraulic
system and the molten material is poured into iron moulds. This gets cooled to form the finished
product - M.S. ingots. The moulded material is rolled with roller machine thereafter.
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The manufacturing process flowchart of MS Billets is shown in Figure E-4.
Figure E-4: Process Flowchart of M.S Billets/M.S Ingots
3.0 Description of Environment
The 10 km radial distance from the existing plant boundary has been considered as study area for
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) baseline studies. Environmental monitoring for various
attributes like meteorology, ambient air quality, surface and ground water quality, soil
characteristics, noise levels and flora & fauna have been conducted at specified locations and the
secondary data collected from various Government and Semi-Government organizations.
Baseline Environmental monitoring studies for the various environmental attributes were carried
out during 1st December 2019 to 29
th February 2020. The details of the baseline study are
presented as follows:
3.1 Meteorology
Preparation of Charge, C.I. Scrap, Sponge Iron etc
Charging in Induction Furnace
Melting Refine Smoke to Air through
APCD system
Slag
Adding to Ferro Alloy
Temperature Control 1600 ±20 ºC
CCM
Billet/Ingot
Physical Testing
Checked
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The meteorological parameters were recorded on hourly basis during the study period near
proposed project site and the summary of meteorological data generated at site is presented in
following Table E.7.
Table E.7: Summary of the Meteorological Data generated at Site
Period Wind Speed (m/s) Temp (°C) Relative Humidity (%) Rainfall
(mm) Max Min Max Min Max Min
December 2019 3.6 0.8 28 13 80 9 0
January 2020 4.4 0.3 25 12 82 25 0.1
February 2020 4.7 0.6 31 13 79 20 0.1
3.2 Air Environment
8 ambient air quality monitoring stations were selected in and around the project site and
studies were carried out as per CPCB standards.
PM10: The maximum value for PM10 is observed at AAQ4, as 110.5 µg/m3, while the
minimum value observed at AAQ2, as 77.7 µg/m3 during the study period.
PM2.5: The maximum value for PM2.5 is observed at AAQ8, as 49.4 µg/m3 with the minimum
value observed at AAQ6, as 24.6 µg/m3 during the study period.
SO2: The maximum value for SO2 is observed at AAQ1, as 8.7 µg/m3 with the minimum
value observed at AAQ6, as 5 µg/m3 during the study period.
NO2: The maximum value for NO2 is observed at AAQ7, as 45.2 µg/m3 with the minimum
value observed at AAQ6, as 21.3 µg/m3 during the study period.
O3: The maximum value for O3 is observed at AAQ4, as 39.8 µg/m3 with the minimum value
observed at AAQ6, as 23.4 µg/m3 during the study period.
NH3: The maximum value for NH3 is observed at AAQ7, as 29.5 µg/m3 with the minimum
value observed at AAQ3, as 17.6 µg/m3 during the study period.
3.3 Noise Environment
The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of noise levels at 8 locations in
the study area. Noise level of the study area varied from 59.4 to 72.2 dB (A) in day time and
from 37.4 to 55.4 dB (A) in the night time, which are well within the limits as per ambient
noise standards.
3.4 Water Environment
Ground Water Quality
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The analysis results indicate that the pH ranges in between 6.73 to 8.07, which is well
within the specified standard of 6.5 to 8.5. The minimum pH value was observed at
GW4; the maximum pH value was observed at GW2.
Total hardness was observed to be ranging from 50.2 to 105.4 mg/l. The minimum
hardness was recorded at GW4 and the maximum was recorded at GW1.
Chlorides were found to be in the range of 21.4 to 51.6 mg/l, the minimum
concentration of chlorides was observed at GW5, whereas the maximum value was
observed at GW2.
Sulphates were found to be in the range of <5.0 to 19.7 mg/l. The minimum value
observed at GW3, 4, 5 whereas the maximum value observed at GW2.
The Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentrations were found to be ranging in between
60.4 to 186.9 mg/l, the minimum TDS observed at GW4 and maximum concentration
of TDS observed at GW2.
Surface Water Quality
The analysis results indicate that the pH values in the range of 6.18 to 7.82, the minimum
value was observed at SW8 and maximum value was observed at SW7
DO was observed to be in the range of 2.2 to 6.6 mg/l. The minimum DO value was
observed at SW8 and maximum DO was observed at SW3.
The TDS was observed to be in the range of 50.2 to 81.7 mg/l. The minimum DO value
was observed at SW2 and maximum DO was observed at SW8.
Sulphates were found to be in the range of 6 to 9.5 mg/l.
Total hardness expressed as CaCO3 ranges between 26.3 to 46.2 mg/l.
The calcium & magnesium were found to be in the range of 6 to 11.6 mg/l and 3.3 to 8
mg/l, respectively.
Surface Water quality is in accordance with Class A: SW1, SW2, SW4, SW6, Class B:
SW3, SW5, SW7 ans SW8 will fall into Class D as per CPCB classification.
3.5 Soil Quality
A total of 8 samples within the study area were collected and analysed.
It has been observed that the pH of the soil in the study area varied from 6.98 to 8.44. The
minimum pH value was observed at S5 where as the maximum value was observed at S2.
The electrical conductivity was observed to range from 740 to 1840 μ mhos/cm, with the
maximum observed at S7 with the minimum observed in S2.
The nitrogen value was found between the range of 0.024 to 0.114 mg/kg
3.6 Ecology and Biodiversity
On the basis of field studies, records of Botanical Survey of India and Forest department,
West Bengal state did not indicate the presence of any endangered and/or vulnerable species
in this area and there are no reserved, protected or village forests at a distance of 10-km from
the existing plant boundary. No species in the study area belongs to Schedule I, of Wildlife
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Protection Act, 1972 and there are no endangered, threatened wild animal species in study
area.
3.7 Socio Economics
The total population of the study area as per the Census of 2011 is 513264 persons. There are
about 115957 households in the study area and the average size of household is 4 members
per household. The sex ratio of the area is 946 (females) per 1000 (Males). In the study area
the average literacy rate is 77.1%, whereas 22.9 % population is Illiterate. Out of total literate
population the male literacy is 41.2% and female literacy is 35.8% in the study area.
4.0 Anticipated Environment Impacts and Environment Management Plan
Impact on Soil
The soil quality remains the same as the proposed expansion does not involve a change in
land use pattern. The airborne fugitive dust from the plant is likely to be deposited on the
topsoil in the immediate vicinity of the plant boundary. However, the fugitive emissions are
likely to be controlled to a great extent through pollution control measures like water
sprinkling and the greenbelt development
Impact on Air Quality
Particulate Matter (PM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) will be the
major pollutants emitting from the proposed expansion. In order to control the emissions of
particulates, the pollution control equipment is proposed. Adequate stack height and APC
system has been provided to disperse gaseous emissions over a wider area.
Gaseous Emission Control Measures: A 360° swing suction hood is provided just above
crucible at required height to have effective suction of gases and fumes. Flue gases from the
furnace will be passed through hood into duct and through duct to spark arrestor.
Impact on Water Quality & Management
The total water requirement will be around 389 KL per day, out of which 4 KL will be used
for domestic purpose from where around 2.75 KL sewage water will be generated which will
be flowed to septic tank followed by soak pit.
For industrial cooling purpose, around 380 KL water will be required from where around
342KL water will be recycled. Another5 KLD water will be required for plantation and
sprinkling purpose. For the cooling makeup water and other purpose, total fresh water
requirement will be 47 KLD.
The source of water is Ground water.
Impact due to Solid Waste Generation
In order to avoid problems associated with solid waste disposal, an effective solid waste
management system will be followed. Hence, the impact due to solid waste generation during
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the plant operation is not envisaged. The sources, quantity of the solid waste generation and
waste management measures for existing and after the proposed expansion are presented in
Table E.8.
Table E.8: Details of Solid Waste Generation
Particulars Waste Quantity Treatment/ disposal
Type of Waste Total Quantity
Industrial Solid
Waste (TPM)
Iron Slag from
Billet
932 MT/Month Slag will be crushed and metal part
will be recovered by magnetic
separator and rest part will be used
for road construction
Dust from air
APC system
135 MT/Month Dust will be packed in HDPE bags
and stored in Godown and the same
is transported to Fly Ash brick
manufacturing unit
Municipal Solid
Waste (kg/ day)
Wet Garbage 7 kg/day As per MSW Rules
Dry Garbage 17 kg/ day
Impact on Noise levels
The major noise generating sources are from cooling tower, Air Compressors, Transformer,
DG sets, loading & unloading operation.
Noise Attenuation Measures
The following control measures will be implemented for the proposed expansion project:
All the design/installation precautions as specified by the manufacturers with respect to
noise control will be strictly adhered to;
High noise generating sources will be insulated adequately by providing suitable
enclosures;
All the necessary noise protective equipment will be supplied to workmen operating near
high noise generating sources.
The air compressor, DG sets, transformer will be provided with acoustic enclosure;
Other than the regular maintenance of the various equipment, ear plugs/muffs will be
recommended for the personnel working close to the noise generating units;
Furnace operators will be protected by enclosing the source of noise with sound
deadening material or by providing sound-proofed shelters.
Construction of noise protection wall at the scrap yard; and
Adequate greenbelt is also being developed in the plant boundary of the steel plant.
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Impact on Ecology
The proposed expantion will be done in the existing premises. So no tree cuttion will be
required. The impacts on aquatic ecology due to the proposed expansion activity would be
negligible as the treated water will be properly reused and no waste water is discharged
outside the plant premise. The proposed expansion does not create any significant impact on
aquatic bodies also.
Impact on Public Health
The discharge of waste materials (stack emission, wastewater and solid wastes) from process
operations could have some adverse impact on public safety and health in the surrounding
area, if appropriate treatment procedures are not followed. As the plant pollution control
equipments will be designed as per the modern available technology for controlling the
impacts, no adverse impacts on public health in the area are anticipated.
5.0 Analysis of Alternative Sites and Technology
The proposed expansion will take place within the existing plant premises itself. Therefore,
no additional land will be acquired for the proposed expansion. The technologies mentioned
for production of MS Ingots very well proven technology for over a period of time all over
the world. In view of the above no technological failures are anticipated. Hence no alternative
technologies are considered.
6.0 Environmental Monitoring Program
The environmental monitoring program is important in terms of evaluating the performance
of pollution control equipment‟s installed in the project. The sampling and analysis of the
environmental attributes will be as per the guidelines of CPCB/WBPCB. The frequency of
air, noise, surface water and ground water sampling and location of sampling will be as per
the directives of West Bengal Pollution Control Board.
Budgetary Allocation for Environmental Protection
The total project cost for the proposed expansion project is about Rs. 1637 Lakhs. An initial
budget of Rs.33.0 Lacs to be made on the following heads as included in the project cost in
the proposed project. The recurring cost is estimated to be around Rs. 5.8 lakhs per annum.
Table E.9: Expenditure Proposed for Environmental Protection Activities
S. No. Particulars Capital Cost Lacs Recurring Cost in Lacs
1. Air Pollution Control equipments 14.0 1.25
2 Rain water harvesting system 2.0 0.25
3. Plantation 2.0 0.25
4. Miscellaneous safety including fire
fighting purpose
1.5 0.25
5 Environmental Monitoring & 5.5 3
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S. No. Particulars Capital Cost Lacs Recurring Cost in Lacs
Management
6 Occupational Health 8.0 0.8
Total 33.00 5.8
7.0 Additional Studies
To tackle the consequences of a major emergency inside the project premises or its
immediate vicinity, a Disaster Management Plan has been formulated and this planned
emergency document is called “Disaster Management Plan”. The objective of the Disaster
Management Plan is to make use of the combined resources of the steel melting plant and the
outside services, to achieve the following:
Effect the rescue and medical treatment of casualties;
Safeguard other people;
Minimize damage to property and the environment;
Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control;
Identify any dead;
Provide for needs of relatives;
Provide authoritative information to the media;
Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area; and
Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the cause and
circumstance of the Emergency.
Occupational Health & Safety Measures
Large projects where multifarious activities are involved during construction, erection,
testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance, the men, materials and machines are the
basic inputs. Along with the benefits, the industrialization generally brings several problems
like occupational health and safety. The industrial planner therefore has to take steps to
minimize the impacts and to ensure appropriate occupational health and safety in the steel
melting plant and rolling mill. The following measures are proposed:
Conducting awareness programs at regular intervals to the employees
Providing safety kits and prevention kits
Provision of Clinic at the project site to handle emergency situations that may arise
8.0 Project Benefits
The Proposed expansion project will have indirect positive impact on surrounding area which
is as mentioned below:
The proposed expansion project will be carried out on the existing land of M/s North East Ferro Alloys‟ Co. (P) Ltd., .; hence no displacement of people is required
Substantial Socio-economic benefits
Good Techno-commercial viability
Around the project site semi-skilled and unskilled workmen are expected to be available from local population in these areas to meet the manpower requirement during
construction phase.
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Infrastructural facilities will be improved due to the project
Secondary employment will be generated thereby benefiting locals
Thus a significant benefit to the socio-economic environment is likely to be created due to the
project.
North East Ferro Alloys‟ Co. (P) Ltd. not only carries out business but also understands the
obligations towards the society. The unit is aware of the obligations towards the society and
to fulfill the social obligations unit will employ semi-skilled and unskilled labor from the
nearby villages for the proposed augmentation project as far as possible. Unit will also try to
generate maximum indirect employment in the nearby villages by appointing local
contractors during construction phase as well as during operation phase. The Project
Proponents will contribute reasonably as part of their Corporate Environmental
Responsibility (CER) in and will carry out various activities in nearby villages.
The total estimated cost of the proposed expansion is 1637 Lakhs. The project Proponent will
allot 1% of the project cost i.e. around 16.37 Lakhs (~16.4 Lakhs) towards the CER activity.
9.0 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis
According to Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006 and its subsequent amendments,
„Environment Cost Benefit Analysis‟ is applicable, if recommended at the Scoping stage. As
per the TOR approved by State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, West Bengal
for the project Proposed Expansion for Production of M.S. Ingots/Billets by installation of
Induction Furnace at Village: Suboljote, P.O Nemai, Via Matigara, P.S –Matigara,
Darjeeling, by North East Ferro Alloys‟ Co. Pvt. Ltdl the Environmental Cost Benefit
Analysis is not applicable and hence not prepared.
10.0 Environment Management Plan
Environmental pollution during construction stage will be limited and for a temporary period
during the construction activity. Construction shall be planned in such a way that excavated
material shall be disposed safely. Directly or indirectly all the environmental components get
affected due to the construction activity. In order to mitigate the impacts due to capacity
expansion of facility on various environmental components, suitable environmental
management measures are recommended.
An Environment Management Cell will be earmarked for monitoring of pollutants and
development of greenbelt as per Environmental Management Plan. The Project proponent
will develop the environment cell, consisting of officers from various disciplines to
coordinate the activities concerned with the management and implementation of the
environmental control measures during construction and operation phase of the plant. They
will also develop a well-documented system to monitor and control pollution. Environmental
Management Cell (EMC) will meet at least once a month to assess the progress and analyse
the data collected for the month. Any deviation/variation noticed shall be immediately taken
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into consideration for improvement of the same. Yearly action plan of EMP will be updated
with respect to results achieved and proposed activities for next year.
11.0 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged
This EIA report is prepared on behalf of the proponents, taking inputs from proponent‟s office
staff, their R and D wing, Architects, Project Management Professionals etc. by
Environmental Consultants M/s. Ultra-Tech Environmental Consultancy and Laboratory,
Thane.