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1. Revised layout plan along with the proper indexing, showing green belt, waste disposal area etc should be submitted.
The revised Layout Map with along with the proper indexing, green belt area, waste disposal area etc. is attached as PLANT LAYOUT in section 1.2 of the enclosed EMP Report; Green Belt Plan based on the master plant layout as section 11.2 of the EMP Report.
2. Detailed intermediate and final plan for disposal of waste generated in the form of clay, should be submitted.
Plan for disposal of Solid Waste from the site and especially management of Clay is given in Section 5.2 of the EMP Report
3. Revised water balance should be submitted.
Water Balance has been re-worked and the total water requirement per day was found to be 2120KL, out of which about 1930KLD would be recirculated as treated water and used in washing plant, sprinkling and in greenery developmental activities. The Fresh water of about 180KLD would be required and the same shall be sourced from Ground Water for which permission from CGWB has been obtained. The water balance and water management showing the particulars of the project and its model for recirculation as a Zero Liquid Discharge plant is given in Section 3.2 of EMP Report as attached
4. In view of higher PM in the ambient air, a plan to control ambient air quality should be submitted along with suggested mitigative measures.
During the collection of Baseline Data of the Buffer Zone of the Beneficiation Plant, the results of PM10 were found to be exceeding from the prescribed limits under NAAQS 2009; the incremental value(s) were having a significant impact on surrounding villages which was inadequately mitigated in the EMP; this was highlighted and the PP has undertaken the following; a) Under EMP Budget, Proposal has been made to metalise all
road(s) external which shall be used by the plant; especially road connecting nearby mine and beneficiation plant;
b) Under EMP Budget, PP shall undertake to do sprinkling on nearby road(s) and on road connecting mine and proposed
plant to control any exhaustive and evaporative gaseous and particulate emissions from transportation;
c) Under CSR, PP shall undertake to metalise major village roads in consultation with the Villagers, panchayat(s) etc.;
d) PP has undertaken a pilot scale study to analyze the reduction of pollutants by absorption system (wet scrubber system) using alkaline water (Water containing NaOH) and the results assured reduction in PM, NOx and especially Sox reduction and the EMP now incorporates this system for reduction of pollutants in flue gas of Dryer stack where Furnace Oil is used as fuel. PP shall assess alternate fuels however this can only be done later and this fuel is most economical to the PP for now. The fuel shall be changed to Natural Gas based on availability of the resource for commercial use in future. Diesel has been rejected as a source as industrial grade diesel would have transport problems and would not be economically feasible.
The above points were incorporated in the revised Air Quality Modelling done using latest AERMOD (9.2) (and correcting some deficiencies found in previous model) and it is now simulated and interpreted that the plant operation is going to have insignificant impact on sensitive receptors. The detailed report is attached in Chapter 2 of the EMP attached
5. Risk Analysis Report should be submitted.
Risk analysis report is attached as Chapter 7 of the EMP Report enclosed
6. Detailed Comprehensive Environment Management Plan along with timelines and budget should be submitted.
Detailed Environment Management Plan is Attached as Annexure I
7. In respect of SPM, Particle size analysis of <75 micron particles should also be provided.
The test sample has been sent to Shriram Institute of Industrial Research and the report(s) from the laboratory are awaited. The reports would be attached to the document that would be sent in hard to the MoEFCC and EAC Members
8. Measures to control dust emissions in part of the plant which is below ground level, should be elaborated
Crusher, vibratory screens and some transfer points are located below ground level;
a) the dust generated from these will be controlled through suction points installed at crusher, two screens, and transfer points. These will be provided with hoods under negative pressure to suck the floating particles (airborne as fine aerosols) from different locations which will then pass through extended duct pipes to dust collectors and finally to bag filter before venting to ambient air.
b) In Addition, an enclosure is also proposed to be constructed above ground level where the dumpers will be dumping the raw material to the bin located above the underground crusher. Sprinklers are proposed to be installed over this bin which will not only arrest the dust while transferring the raw material to the bin, but will also suppress the fugitive dust that might escape from underground despite dust collector system as explained above.
c) In addition, we also propose sensors to monitor workplace conditions such as O2%, CO2%, CO, Temp, Humidity etc.
Details are given under Air Management Plan in EMP Chapter 2 as attached
9. Flow of the nallah located near the plant shall not be obstructed.
There is no nallah flowing within the plant. However, there is a second order seasonal Nallah flowing near the north western boundary just outside the plant. The flow of the nallah is from E to W. The boundary of the plant does not obstruct the flow of the nallah. A culvert will be constructed to further ensure the protection of the nallah at the time of transportation of raw material to be sourced from Pratap Chatahara mine of M/s. Hari Mandir Mineral Traders. Google Earth image showing nallah and plant boundary is given in Section 1.5 of the EMP Report attached and OSM Map of 10 km Radius is shown in Section 1.4 of the EMP Report as attached.
Aswan Silica Sand Beneficiation Plant of M/s Mangalore Minerals (P) Ltd.
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Environment Management Plan For
SILICA SAND BENEFICIATION PLANT (VILLAGE: ASWAN (NEAR CHHATHARA), TEHSIL— BARA, DISTRICT: ALLAHABAD, U.P.]
[Area 10 Ha] Throughput Capacity— 6.0 Lakh TPA
TOR No. J-11015/188/2011-IA. II (M) Dated 21 September 2011
Revalidated on 07 January 2014 FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
Study period POST MONSOON (3MONTHS) 2011 AND SUMMER (ONE MONTH) 2014
PROJECT COST – Rs. 20 CRORES
Being Developed by:
MR. SANTHOSH MENDON (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
M/s Mangalore Minerals Pvt. Ltd. Mineral House Hampankatta, Mangalore-575001
Phone-0824-2428028, 0824-2445710, Fax-0091-8242422076, MOB 9845084076 Email: [email protected]
Prepared by:
M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt Ltd. NABET (ISO 9001: 2015& ISO 14001: 2015 Certified) Regd. Company
5th Floor, NN Mall, Mangalam Palace Sector 3, Rohini, New Delhi-85
Phone No.: 011-47528467 Email: [email protected]
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Environmental Management Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1.1 : SEQUENCE OF EVENTS FOR PROCESS OF GETTING EC FROM MOEFCC ....................................................... 6
SECTION 1.2 : PLANT LAYOUT ............................................................................................................................ 7
SECTION 1.3 : ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY ......................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 1.4 : 10KM RADIUS TOPO MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF PROJECT ................................................................... 8
SECTION 1.5 : PROJECT LOCATION ON GOOGLE EARTH ............................................................................................. 9
SECTION 1.6 : PROJECT DETAILS AT A GLANCE ........................................................................................................ 9
SECTION 1.7 : PROPOSED PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ...................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 2: AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 2.1 : DETAILS OF MONITORING LOCATIONS ............................................................................................. 13
SECTION 2.2 : BASELINE DATA COLLECTED .......................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 2.3 : PREDICTION OF IMPACT OF PROPOSED PLANT ON AIR QUALITY USING AERMOD .................... 15
2.3.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 15
2.3.2 METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................................. 15
2.3.3 INPUT DATA ................................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.4 PLAN AND FRAME WORK OF COMPUTATIONS ................................................................................ 22
2.3.5 MODEL OUTPUT FILES .................................................................................................................... 23
2.3.6 RESULT AND DISCUSSIONS ............................................................................................................. 26
2.3.7 DATA INTERPRETATION .................................................................................................................. 27
2.3.8 Additional measures in EMP for mitigation .................................................................................... 27
2.3.9 Variation in AERMOD Modelling done ............................................................................................ 28
SECTION 2.4 : MITIGATION MEASURES PROPOSED ................................................................................................ 29
SECTION 2.5 : BUDGETARY COST BREAK UP OF MANAGEMENT OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM ................................ 30
SECTION 2.6 : IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................ 30
CHAPTER 3: WATER AND WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT ................................................................................ 31
SECTION 3.1 : BASELINE DATA ......................................................................................................................... 31
SECTION 3.2 : DETAILS OF WATER USAGE AND ITS TREATMENT ................................................................................ 37
3.2.1 Water requirement ........................................................................................................................ 37
3.2.2 Water Storage ............................................................................................................................... 40
3.2.3 Proposed Sewage Treatment Plant: ................................................................................................ 40
3.2.4 STP Schematic Diagram ................................................................................................................. 41
3.2.5 Schematic Diagram of ETP.............................................................................................................. 41
3.2.6 Rainwater Harvesting Plan ............................................................................................................. 42
SECTION 3.3 : BUDGETARY COST FOR WATER MANAGEMENT .................................................................................. 43
SECTION 3.4 : IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................ 43
CHAPTER 4: NOISE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................ 43
CHAPTER 5: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................... 45
SECTION 5.1 : DETAILS OF WASTE GENERATION FROM THE UNIT .............................................................................. 45
SECTION 5.2 : MANAGEMENT FOR WASTE .......................................................................................................... 46
5.2.1 Process Waste ............................................................................................................................... 46
5.2.2 Other wastes ................................................................................................................................. 47
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CHAPTER 6: CONSERVATION PLAN FOR SCHEDULE I FAUNA SPECIE PREVALENT IN BUFFER ZONE ..................... 48
CHAPTER 7: RISK ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................... 49
SECTION 7.1 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION .............................................................................................................. 50
SECTION 7.2 : VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................. 51
7.2.1 Risk Analysis .................................................................................................................................. 55
CHAPTER 8: OVERVIEW/ OUTLINE OF ON-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING ....................................................... 56
SECTION 8.1 : PLANNING ................................................................................................................................ 56
8.1.1 Preventive measures ...................................................................................................................... 57
8.1.2 BREACH RELATED TO EMERGENCY LAGOON .................................................................................. 60
SECTION 8.2 : EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE ............................................................................................... 64
SECTION 8.3 : RECOVERY PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................ 65
CHAPTER 9: OFF SITE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN: ............................................................................ 65
SECTION 9.1 : VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................. 65
9.1.1 Preventive Measures: .................................................................................................................... 66
9.1.2 Emergency Response Procedures .................................................................................................... 67
9.1.3 Roles and responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 67
Emergency Control Team ........................................................................................................................... 69
9.1.4 Chain of command during emergency ............................................................................................. 70
CHAPTER 10: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.......................................................................................... 70
SECTION 10.1 : INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 70
SECTION 10.2 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ANALYSIS (HIRA) ...................................................................... 70
SECTION 10.3 : ACTION PLAN ........................................................................................................................ 73
SECTION 10.4 : PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................... 74
SECTION 10.5 : WORKER HEALTH CHECKUP PLAN ................................................................................................ 74
SECTION 10.6 : ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) MANAGEMENT POLICY ................................................... 76
CHAPTER 11: GREEN BELT/ GREEN COVER PLAN ............................................................................................... 77
SECTION 11.1 : OBJECTIVE OF PLANTATION ....................................................................................................... 77
SECTION 11.2 : GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT PLAN .............................................................................................. 78
CHAPTER 12: CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................................... 82
SECTION 12.1 : MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................. 83
SECTION 12.2 : EDUCATION/ TRAINING OF PERSONNEL ........................................................................................ 83
SECTION 12.3 : AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT .................................................................................................. 83
SECTION 12.4 : ASSISTANCE IN UTILIZING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS ...................................................................... 84
12.4.1 Some of other CSR activities ....................................................................................................... 84
SECTION 12.5 : PROPOSED CSR BUDGET .......................................................................................................... 85
CHAPTER 13: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL AND INFRASTRUCTURE.............................................. 86
SECTION 13.1 : ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL DETAILS ................................................................... 86
SECTION 13.2 : FUNCTIONS OF THE MONITORING CELL .............................................................................. 86
CHAPTER 14: ADDITONAL MITIGATION MEASURES & PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION/ERECTION PHASE .. 87
SECTION 14.1 : AIR ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................. 87
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SECTION 14.2 : WATER ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................ 87
SECTION 14.3 : NOISE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................. 87
SECTION 14.4 : SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................... 88
CHAPTER 15: SUMMARY OF EMP ..................................................................................................................... 88
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION • The proposed project belongs to M/s. Mangalore Minerals (P)ltd, a leading company in the production
of washed, graded and resin coated silica sand. The proposed proposal is for new beneficiation plant
of Silica Sand having a capacity of 6 lakh MT of throughput capacity per annum.
• Silica Sand has wide applications in foundry industries, Glass industries, Filtration equipment’s,
Construction industries, Adhesives etc.Mangalore Minerals Private Limited (MMPL) had
conceptualized a silica sand beneficiation plant Cum Mining Project based on raw material to be
sourced from adjacent mine owned by Hari Mandir Mineral Traders, with whom an agreement was
entered.
• Accordingly, an application was moved on 11.05.2011 to Director (Non-Coal Mining) MoEF&CC for
grant of terms of reference.
• The committee considered the application in its 17th EAC meeting held on 20.07.2011. During the
presentation committee advised that since owners of both the Mine as well as plant were different,
hence the proposal shall be put up separately for the mine as well as proposed beneficiation plant.
• Thereafter, the separate application for beneficiation plant was submitted on 01.08.2011. to Director
(Non-Coal Mining). Hence, project was granted Terms of Reference vide letter no. EAC No. J-
11015/188/2011-IA. II(M) dated 21st September, 2011.
• The project was appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Non-Coal Mining) on 21.03.2014. The
committee asked for few clarification and same was submitted.
• Hence, the project was again reconsidered in 22ndEAC meeting held on 27.8.2014 where the
committee recommended the proposal for Grant of EC.
• In the meanwhile, Hari Mandir Mineral Traders with whom the proposed beneficiation plant had tied
up for the raw material has already obtained the Environmental clearance on 30.07.2015 vide letter
No: J-11015/110/2011-IA. II(M) on 29.07.2015 for mining of Silica sand.
• The beneficiation plant project was returned for re-appraisal in EAC Industry –I. PP had uploaded the
same proposal of 2014 given to EAC Non-Coal Mining to EAC industry I MOEF&CC in Meeting on 27th
October 2016 EAC Meeting at MOEF&CC; where project proposal was reappraised TOR wise and
committee sought additional details from the PP and asked PP to submit details and to appear for re-
appraisal in the EAC after deficiencies were incorporated in EMP.
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Section 1.1 : Sequence of Events for process of getting EC from MOEFCC
NOW THE PP IS SUBMITTING REVISED EMP REPORT FOR EAC TO RECONSIDER THE
PROJECT IN THEIR UPCOMING EAC MEETING IN DECEMBER 2016
The EAC (Non-Coal Mining) Committee recommended the EC to the project. However EC was not granted.
DFO approved Conservation Plan was submitted to MoEF on 21.9.2015. MOEFCC directed vide letter no.J-11015/188/2011-IA.II dated 20.November,
2015 that the approval on Conservation plan shall obtained from Chief Wildlife Warden.
P.P. submitted Chief Wildlife Warden approved conservation plan to MoEF on 26.2.2016.
Even after submission of all documents, Environmental Clearance has not been issued till date.
The project was considered by the EAC Industry – I in their meeting at MoEF&CC on 27.10.2016 and raised some additional points/ queries in
proposal
TOR was granted by EAC(Non-Coal Mining), MoEF vide Letter no.J-11015/188/2011-IA.II(M) on 21.9.2011.
Public Hearing was held on 08.07.2013
Appraisal by EAC (Non-Coal Mining), MOEF on 21.3.2014
Revised EIA was submitted along with one month revalidated baseline data on 27.6.2014 as per direction of EAC in its meeting held on March 20-21, 2014
Reconsideration Meeting of EAC (Non-Coal Mining), MOEF held on 27.8.2014
ToR was revalidated by MOEF’s Letter no.J-11015/188/2011-IA.II(M) issued on 7.1.2014.
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Section 1.2 : Plant Layout
Section 1.3 : Environmental Sensitivity
Water Sources Distance from Project Site
Yamuna River 6.6 km NW (nearest point)
Baghli Jhil 9.5 km SW
Forest Distance from Project Site
Baghla Reserve Forest 9.5 km SW
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There are no other ecologically sensitive areas within 15 km.
Section 1.4 : 10Km Radius Topo Map showing location of Project
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Section 1.5 : Project Location on Google Earth
Section 1.6 : Project Details at a Glance
Particulars Details
Capacity (Throughput) 6.0 Lakh T per annum
Land Area Total land area 10.0 Ha
Plant area 6.91 Ha including green area in 2.0771 ha.
Additional Green area: 3.09ha
Total Green area 5.1671 ha (51.67% of total area)
Estimated Project Cost Rs. 2000 Lakhs i.e. Rs 20 Crores
Nearest Perennial Water Body River Yamuna (6.6 km NW at nearest point)
Sanctuary/Important Monument etc. Not within 15km
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Rehabilitation of Local Inhabitants Nil
Manpower Requirement 50
Power Requirement (for both the circuits) 2000 KVA
Diesel Generator 800 KVA
Daily Fresh Water Requirement for Processing (make up water) 180 KL
Daily Treated Water Circulation 1930 KL; Details of Water Use, Generation of waste water, treatment of re-use is given in Section 3.2
Fresh Water Source Ground Water – permission obtained from CGWB
Solid waste management 80 MT per Day as Clay Cake (at maximum production level) Details given in Section 5.1
Green Area 2.0771 ha of plant area and additional 3.09 Ha green barrier
Details are given in Chapter 11
Cost on EMP Rs 334.5 Lakhs and Rs 69.5 Lakhs/Annum as Capital and Recurring Expenditure for EMP respectively. Details given in Chapter 15
CSR Budget Rs 38.0 as Capital Expenditure to be and Rs 13.5 Lakhs/ Annum as recurring expenditure
Details are given in Chapter 12
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Section 1.7 : Proposed Process for Manufacturing
CRUSHING PROCESS
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WASHING PROCESS
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Chapter 2: AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT Section 2.1 : Details of Monitoring Locations
Station No. Location Distance & Direction from
project area
Project area / study area
A1 On site project area -- Industrial area
A2 East direction of site -- Industrial area
A3 Dagdai Village 0.5 km,South Residential area
A4 Aswan Village 1.5 Km,SSE Residential area
A5 Nearby Mine 0.5 Km,North Industrial area
A6 Chhatahara Village 1.56 km,NNE Residential area
A7 Chhedi Village 4.0 Km ,East Residential area
A8 Ichaura Village 2.0 km ,WNW Residential area
Section 2.2 : Baseline Data Collected One month revalidated Data collected in Summer of 2014 in addition to three month data given in earlier
EIA Report and submitted to MoEF&CC
Loca
tio
n
Monitoring
Station
Category
(R,I,S)
No. of
Samples
Min. Max.
98
Per
cen
tile
Mean Min. Max. 9
8
Perc
enti
le
Mean
PM2.5
(Standard – 60 µg/m3)
PM10
(Standard – 100 µg/m3)
A1 Onsite
Beneficiation
Plant
8 43.4 52.7 50.6 48.05 97.8 127.5 116 112.65
A2 East
Direction Of
Onsite
8 41.9 50.8 48.8 46.35 94.2 122.9 111.8 108.55
A3 Dagdai
Village 8 45.8 55.5 53.4 50.65 103.0 134.4 122.8 118.7
A4 Aswan Village 8 57.0 69.1 66.5 63.05 128.4 167.4 152.3 147.9
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A5 Nearby Mine 8 38.7 46.9 45.1 49.8 87.0 113.5 103.2 100.25
A6 Chatara
Village 8 54.3 65.8 63.3 60.05 122.2 159.4 145.0 140.8
A7 Chedi Village 8 52.0 63.0 60.6 57.5 116.9 152.0 138.7 134.45
A8 Ichaura
Village 8 47.7 57.8 55.6 52.75 107.3 140.0 127.4 123.65
Loca
tio
n
Monitoring
Station
Category
(R,I,S)
No. of
Samples
Min. Max.
98
Per
cen
tile
Mean Min. Max.
98
Per
cen
tile
Mean
SO2
(Standard – 80 µg/m3)
NOX
(Standard – 80 µg/m3)
A1 Onsite
Beneficiation
Plant
8 7.2 9.1 9.0 8.15 9.8 13.6 13.3 11.7
A2 East
Direction Of
Onsite
8 6.9 8.7 8.7 7.8 9.4 13.1 12.8 11.25
A3 Dagdai
Village 8 7.6 9.5 9.5 8.55 10.3 14.3 14.0 12.3
A4 Aswan Village 8 9.4 11.9 11.9 8.65 12.9 17.9 17.4 15.4
A5 Nearby Mine 8 6.4 8.1 8.0 7.25 8.7 12.1 12.1 10.4
A6 Chatara
Village 8
9.0 11.3 11.3 10.15 12.2 17.0 17.0 14.6
A7 Chedi Village 8 8.6 10.8 10.8 9.7 11.7 16.3 16.3 14
A8 Ichaura
Village 8 7.9 9.9 9.9 8.9 10.7 14.9 14.9 12.8
Onsite: the mean value of SO2 (7.8 µg/m3 - 8.15µg/m3), PM2.5 (46.35 µg/m3 - 48.05 µg/m3) & NOX
(11.25 µg/m3 - 11.7 µg/m3) are within the standard limits of National ambient air quality
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standards. However, the mean value of PM10 (108.55 µg/m3 - 112.65 µg/m3) is higher than the
National ambient air quality standards due to scarcity of vegetation at study area which leads to
fugitive dust emission due to blowing of wind. Also, vehicular movement at unpaved roads/dirt
roads also contributes in increased values.
Buffer zone: In buffer zone the mean value of SO2 (7.25 µg/m3 – 10.15 µg/m3) & NOX (10.4 µg/m3
- 15.4 µg/m3)are within the limits of National ambient air quality standards. However, the mean
values of PM10 (100.25 µg/m3 – 147.9 µg/m3) & PM2.5 (49.8 µg/m3 – 63.05 µg/m3) are Higher
than the National ambient air quality standards due to nearby operational mines which leads to
fugitive dust emission. Also, some local village activities & fugitive dust emission generation due
to vehicular movement on unpaved/dirt village & approach roads contributes to increased
values in the buffer zone.
Section 2.3 : PREDICTION OF IMPACT OF PROPOSED PLANT ON AIR QUALITY USING AERMOD
2.3.1 INTRODUCTION The ambient air quality Ground Level Concentration (GLC) of the area near any project is impacted due to air
pollution sources in the project. The air pollution sources are of two types:
Point Sources – Chimneys/ Stacks/ ducts/ Vents
Non Point Sources – Vehicles, machinery, blasting, drilling etc.
The emissions from these sources spread or disperse in the air and cause increase in the pollution level in
ambient air. This causes an increase in Ground Level Concentration (GLC). This increase in GLC can be
predicted for proposed project using Air Dispersion Modelling. In this study, AERMOD developed by Lakes
Environmental Inc. is used to calculate incremental Ground Level concentrations (GLC) for the proposed
sources of air pollution in the proposed project, for Particulate emissions and Gaseous emissions (NOx& SO2).
2.3.2 METHODOLOGY For Air Dispersion Modelling following methodology shall be used:
2.3.2.1.1 Modelling Procedure
AERMOD uses Gaussian plume dispersion modelling parameters, the generalised equation is given below:
𝒄 =𝑸
𝟐𝝅𝒖𝝈𝒚𝝈𝒛𝒆𝒙𝒑(−
𝟏
𝟐
𝒀𝟐
𝝈𝟐𝒚){𝒆𝒙𝒑 [−
𝟏
𝟐
(𝒛 − 𝒉𝟐)
𝝈𝟐𝒛] + 𝒆𝒙𝒑 [−
𝟏
𝟐
(𝒛 + 𝒉𝟐)
𝝈𝟐𝒛]}
Where
c = concentration at a given point (g/m3)
Q = emission rate (g/s)
u = wind speed (m/s)
σy = dispersion parameter in the horizontal (lateral) direction (m)
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σz= dispersion parameter in the vertical direction (m)
x = direction of the wind (x = 0 at the source; x > 0 downwind).
y = horizontal direction perpendicular to the wind (y = 0 at the center of the plume; positive on your left when
you look downwind).
z = vertical direction (z = 0 at the surface and positive above the surface).
As well as the effective source height h. They all have meters as units.
Plume Rise
Plume rise h has been determined according to Brigg’s formula (CPCB guideline)
h = 21.425 F3 4 for F<55
Us
and
h = 38.71 F3 5 for F>55
Us
F = g VsD2(Ts-Ta)/4Ts
Where
Us = wind speed at stack level (m/s)
Vs = stack gas velocity (m/s)
Ts = stack gas temperature (K)
Ta = ambient temperature (K)
F = Buoyancy flux parameter (m4/s3)
h = Plume rise (m)
D = Diameter of the stack (m)
g = acceleration due to gravity, 9.807 (m/s2)
2.3.2.1.2 Extrapolation of Wind Speed
Wind speed at stack level is calculated by power law as given below.
Ustack = U10(Stack height/10)p
Where U10 is the wind speed at 10 meter level and p is the power law coefficient (0.07, 0.07, 0.10, 0.15, 0.35
and 0.55 for stability classes A,B,C,D,E and F respectively) as per Irwin for rural areas (USEPA, 1987).
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2.3.2.1.3 Stability Classification
Hourly stability is determined by wind direction fluctuation method as suggested by Slade (1965) and
recommended by CPCB (PROBES/70/1997-1998).
= Wdr/6
, is standard deviation of wind direction fluctuation, Wdr is the overall wind direction fluctuation or width of
the wind direction in degrees. The table for stability classes is given as under.
Stability Class (degree)
A > 22.5
B 22.4 – 17.5
C 17.4 – 12.5
D 12.4 – 7.5
E 7.4 – 3.5
F < 3.5
2.3.2.1.4 Dispersion Parameters
Dispersion parameters y and z for open country conditions (Briggs, 1974) are used as the project is locatedon
a flat terrain in a rural area. Atmospheric dispersion coefficients vary with downwind distance (x) from
emission sources for different atmospheric stability conditions. (CPCB – PROBES/70/1997-98).
2.3.2.1.5 Rural Conditions
2.3.3 INPUT DATA
2.3.3.1 Point Sources:
A Table showing all the point sources of Air Pollution along with their data is shown below: -
Stability Class y z
A 0.22x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.20x
B 0.16x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.12x
C 0.11x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.08x(1+0.0002x).5
D 0.08x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.06(1+0.0015x).5
E 0.06x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.03x(1+0.0003x)-1
F 0.04x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.16x(1+0.0003x)-1
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S.no Point Source
Name
Height of
Stack
proposed
Average
Discharge
Rate in m3/hr
PM Emission
Rate in g/s
NOx Emission
Rate in g/s
SO2 Emission
Rate in g/s
Average
Operational
Hours Per Day
Control
Measure
Proposed
Effect of Measures
1 DG Set 800 KVA
using HSD
18 m 10032.3 0.128 0.314 0.008 1
(Continuous
uninterrupted
power supply
is sanctioned
by UPPCL,
hence DG set
use will be
minimal)
Stack height of
18 m shall be
installed
Proper dispersion of
pollutant is done so
that the pollutants
as discharged are
not accumulate at
one point in Ground
level; proper mixing
of pollutants in the
layer is desirable
before they touch
ground level.
2 Dryer
25TPH i.e.
Installed
Capacity
30 m 10661.04 0.0508 0.1278 0.0561 20 Cyclone
Followed by
Wet Scrubber
with Caustic
containing
water (i.e.
Alkaline water)
as mist spray
liquid and vent
at 20m from
ground level
Sulphur Oxides and
Oxides of Nitrogen
emissions from
Furnace Oil burning
in the air heater of
the dryer is
absorbed to fine
mist of alkaline
water. Waste water
is treated in ETP
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3 Crusher
(180TPH
installed
Capacity)
20 m 7821 0.187 -- 0.0002 12 Bag Filter
System and
vent at 20m
height from
ground level
Particulate
emissions are
envisaged and the
Dust is filtered prior
to venting from
stack.
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2.3.3.2 Non-Point Source(s):
Non-Point sources are used in the model for transportation to be done between nearby mine (less than 1km)
for model, 1km road is considered as Line Area source (Haul Road emissions and vehicular exhaust and
evaporative emissions). The calculation is as below;
A: At peak capacity of 2000TPD with 12 Hours of transportation, about 170 Tonnes/ Hr shall be
transported using 15 Tonner Dumper; no. of trips including empty carriage shall be 24.
B: At peak capacity about 1800 TPD of beneficiated product will be transported to various consumers
from the plant in 16 hours in 25 tonner covered trucks. This means about 115 TPH product will be
transported with number of trips including empty trucks per hour will be 10 trips
The emissions are computed based on the same assuming (High Speed Diesel) and PP has committed for a
metallic haul road in the stretch of road falling out side mine area to reduce PM emissions and sprinkling would
be proposed for further reduction in gaseous/ PM Exhaust emissions.
2.3.3.3 Meteorological Data
Hourly meteorological data project site for the period (March – May 2016) in respect of wind speed, wind
direction, temperature and cloud Cover Data etc. are utilized in this study which was used by data of Allahabad,
UP from Lakes Environmental Inc., USA Mean mixing heights for each hour for region are extracted from the
IMD data and AERMOD Upper air estimator data. These data are used in air quality modelling software.
2.3.3.4 Ambient Air Quality Standards and Background Concentrations
Ambient air quality standards promulgated by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for different areas are
as follows:
S. No Pollutant Time Weighted
Average
Concentration in Ambient Air
Industrial, Residential, Rural
and Other Area
Ecologically
Sensitive
Area(Notified by
Central
Government)
1. Particulate Matter
(size less than 10µm)
or PM10 µg/m3
Annual*
24 hours**
60
100
60
100
2 Nitrogen Dioxide
(NO2) in µg/m3
Annual*
24Hours**
40
80
30
80
3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
in µg/m3
Annual*
24Hours**
40
80
30
80
*Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at particular site taken twice a week 24
hourly at uniform intervals
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**24 hours monitored values, shall be compiled with 98% of the time in a year, 2% of the time, they may
exceed the limits but not on two consecutive days of the morning. The above standards are for a sampling
period of 24 hours.
Station
No.
Location Distance &
Direction
from project
area
Project area /
study area
Mean Baseline
Values for PM 10
in µg/m3
Mean Baseline
Values for NOx
µg/m3
Mean Baseline
Values for SO2
µg/m3
A1 On site project
area
-- Industrial area 112.65 11.7 8.15
A2 East direction
of site
-- Industrial area 108.55 11.25 7.8
A3 Dagdai Village 0.5
km,South
Residential
area 118.7 12.3 8.55
A4 Aswan Village 1.5 Km,SSE Residential
area 147.9 15.4 8.65
A5 Nearby Mine 0.5
Km,North
Industrial area 100.25 10.4 7.25
A6 Chhatahara
Village
1.56
km,NNE
Residential
area 140.8 14.6 10.15
A7 Chhedi Village 4.0 Km ,East Residential
area 134.45 14.0 9.7
A8 Ichaura Village 2.0 km
,WNW
Residential
area 123.65 12.8 8.9
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2.3.4 PLAN AND FRAME WORK OF COMPUTATIONS
2.3.4.1 Selection of Locations
The locations have been selected around project site covering an area of 10 km radius from the center of the
project site. The entire area has been put on grid network and grid spacing has been taken as 500 m.
2.3.4.2 Plan of Computation
The emission rate, dispersion coefficients and other input data being now available; it was planned to compute
the following:
- The 24 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data.
- The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the incremental values.
- Preparation of isopleths of for various pollutants.
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2.3.5 MODEL OUTPUT FILES
2.3.5.1 AERMOD OUTPUT ISOPLETH FOR PM10 DISPERSION
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2.3.5.2 AERMOD OUTPUT ISOPLETH FOR NOx DISPERSION
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2.3.5.3 AERMOD OUTPUT ISOPLETH FOR SO2 DISPERSION
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2.3.6 RESULT AND DISCUSSIONS
2.3.6.1 PREDICTED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY FOR IMPACT OF PM
With available ambient air quality data and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical
modelling the following post project ambient air quality has been predicted. The maximum GLC for PM10
modelling will be 1.04 g/m3.
Table Showing Village PM Dispersion Results:
Location Background
Concentration PM10
(g/m3)
Predicted Incremental
Concentration PM10
(g/m3)
Post Project Air
Quality PM10
(g/m3)
On site project area 112.65 0.3 112.95
East direction of site 108.55 0.3 108.85
Dagdai Village 118.7 0.3 119.0
Aswan Village 147.9 0.1 148.0
Nearby Mine 100.25 0.1 100.35
Chhatahara Village 140.8 0.3 141.1
Chhedi Village 134.45 0.1 134.55
Ichaura Village 123.65 0.08 123.73
2.3.6.2 PREDICTED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY FOR IMPACT OF NOx
With available ambient air quality data and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical
modelling (Gaussian Plume) the following post project ambient air quality has been predicted. The maximum
GLC for NOx modelling will be 1.56 g/m3
Location Background
Concentration NOx
(g/m3)
Predicted Incremental
Concentration NOx
(g/m3)
Post Project Air
Quality NOx
(g/m3)
On site project area 11.7 0.8 12.5
East direction of site 11.25 1.0 12.25
Dagdai Village 12.3 0.5 12.8
Aswan Village 15.4 0.3 15.7
Nearby Mine 10.4 0.3 10.7
Chhatahara Village 14.6 0.1 14.7
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Chhedi Village 14.0 0.3 14.3
Ichaura Village 12.8 0.08 12.88
2.3.6.3 PREDICTED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY FOR IMPACT OF SO2
With available ambient air quality data and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical
modelling (Gaussian Plume) the following post project ambient air quality has been predicted. The maximum
GLC for SO2 modelling will be 0.417 g/m3
Location Background
Concentration SO2
(g/m3)
Predicted Incremental
Concentration SO2
(g/m3)
Post Project Air
Quality SO2
(g/m3)
On site project area 8.15 0.2 8.35
East direction of site 7.8 0.2 8.0
Dagdai Village 8.55 0.1 8.65
Aswan Village 8.65 0.06 8.71
Nearby Mine 7.25 0.08 7.33
Chhatahara Village 10.15 0.1 10.25
Chhedi Village 9.7 0.06 9.76
Ichaura Village 8.9 0.06 8.96
2.3.7 DATA INTERPRETATION As we can the existing air quality is above the standard due to present situation in which may be
due to Kachha roads, illegal and unregulated activities resulting in to involvement of several
hundred tractors plying in and around core zone area. From the results generated by AERMOD
in form of Isopleth and results of same in table above show that maximum GLC of PM/ SO2/NOX
during operational phase of the proposed unit and its associated emissions due to production/
activities does not have a significant impact on environment/ ambient air quality on sensitive
receptors of the project. Village wise impact shows that the operation of the project in its final
phase does not impact the quality in respect to standards given by NAAQS, 2009 and the
percentage increase in the contamination is generally within 1% range. The PP has proposed
additional measures in EMP for initiating improvement of air quality in the area and further
reduction in dust emissions from the plant.
2.3.8 Additional measures in EMP for mitigation 1. PP commits to strengthen and metallify the roads wherever possible, especially the roads in
the vicinity of plant leading to any habitat which would be most often used by them i.e.
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internal roads, road approaching mine and other roads which are used for transport of
products etc. and under CSR would commit to help for Pakka roads in nearest Villages in
consultation with Panchayats and with the help of Government which are of high importance
and experience heavy traffic load. This has caused for the above said Line area source(s) i.e.
External/ Internal Roads to be used by trucks/ dumpers to have a 90% reduction in Emissions
of PM as given above;
2. Also, PP shall undertake extensive sprinkling on such internal roads and roads leading to
habitat to reduce impact of gaseous and fine particulates; the system shall absorb pollutants
and that would also reduce emissions by a factor of about 70%. The PP will also engage into
plantation along the heavy traffic roads in consultation with the locals.
3. The PP shall increase awareness for the local areas for reducing polluting activities such as
stoppage of unauthorised workings and plying of trucks in and around of plant area and mine
area, open-burning and dust generating activities and incorporate counter measures for the
same into their daily lives such as wheel-washing and sprinkling.
4. Dryer Stack is modelled for real data (done with a pilot scale facility comprised of a well-
designed wet scrubber {Caustic Containing Water} and tested by an NABL Accredited Local
Laboratory with Flue Gas Analyser) from another plant using same fuel and similar
production figure and change in Diameter of stack and that of velocity has made an impact
to overall flow rate of the stack. There is also variation in temperature thereby more
dispersion and installation of wet spray scrubber is controlling emissions by about 70% now
and when we have a proper well designed and engineering system; this reduction is likely to
increase as the pilot scale model was not so efficient.
5. Installation of Dust Suppression system by installing Mist spraying system on roads leading
to nearby habitat, plant area, ROM storage area, product storage area etc.
2.3.9 Variation in AERMOD Modelling done 1. PM10 Averaging done for 24Hr now which was 1Hr earlier; this was wrong in previously
model report as NAAQS, 2009 Value for 100ug/m3 for PM 10 is for 24 Hr averaging time.
2. Model earlier done was for Pre-NAAQS PM Dust emissions in old AERMOD version (7.4) and
now is done in AERMOD 9.2 for PM10 which increases accuracy of the results.
3. In the revised model, we have corrected the model for Terrain mapping too using SRTM 1m
data from Lakes Environmental Inc, USA which uses data base of USGS (US Geological
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Survey); AERMAP was also used in the modelling which made the modelling complex but
more accurate and reliable and factors for terrain data and different albedo(s) at different,
terrain levels such as water, hills, grasslands etc.
4. As per the above data given in sources; we have modelled the operational phase on actual
working hours per source, to get most reliable results and data can be correlated.
Section 2.4 : Mitigation Measures Proposed Air pollution Control Measures for Fugitive Emissions
S.No. Sources of Air Pollution Mitigation Measures
1 Fugitive dust emission during material handling outside the plant
Regular water sprinkling in the storage area and Hopper. (Normally ROM contains enough moisture throughout the year hence needing no sprinkling of water but whenever situation will demand sprinkling shall be done).
Regular water sprinkling in the areas of transportation upto the crusher and stockyard. Sprinkling will be done in all areas of dry operation.
2 Spillage from the Tippers Over loading of tippers will be strictly avoided to prevent spillage and they shall be covered with Tarpaulin sheets.
3 Fugitive dust emissions during material handling inside the plant
Channelization and suction system with hoods, ducting, negative pressure induction etc. with provision of bag filter before releasing to ambient air. The process will be fully enclosed inside the plant.
The proposed crushing Plant in the unit having a capacity of about 180 TPH will be installed below
ground level. The crushing circuit will have Jaw crusher /Vertical Shaft Impactor (VSI) in combination
with vibratory screens to reduce the size from 900mm upto -2mm. The grizzly through which ROM
will be fed to the crusher will be at surface level below which there will be a bin to transfer the ROM
to jaw crusher/VSI. The dumper bringing the material from the mine will unload the ROM over the
grizzly. To arrest any dust at the grizzly transfer point, sprinkler is proposed to be installed. This
sprinkler will also arrest any fugitive dust that may escape from crushing installation located below
ground level which may occur even after taking all control measures at all the transfer points like
providing hood, dust extractors and bag filters. The grizzly and the bin area where the ROM will be
dumped will be housed in an enclosure to avoid any dust emitting in the atmosphere.
Air pollution Control Measures for Point Sources
S.No Source APCS Stack Height
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1. Crusher Bag filter 18 m
2. Dryer Stack Cyclone and Wet Scrubber 20 m
3. DG set (800 kVA) - 18 m
Section 2.5 : Budgetary Cost Break up of Management of Air Pollution Control System
S.No Source Capital Cost (Rupees in lakhs)
Recurring Cost (Rupees in lakhs)
1. Bag Filter attached to stack 3 1.5
2. Cyclone & Wet Scrubber System attached with Dryer Stack
5 1.5
3. Fugitive Dust (Indoor and Outdoor) mitigation with channelization and sprinkling.
8 1.0
4. Stack for DG set (800 KVA) 3 1
5. Regular Water sprinkling in the storage area and Hopper using Mist (Sprinklers)
2 1.5
6. Metallification of Haul Roads leading to nearest habitat and Most often used roads by plant operation (Some part would be covered under CSR too)
30 1
7. Channelization and suction systems with hoods, ducting etc. and Bag Filter for crushing plant
4 1
TOTAL 55 8.5
Section 2.6 : Implementation Schedule
S.No Source Time
1. Crusher Bag Filter with stack Implemented in the first year
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2. Cyclone with Dryer Stack Implemented in the first year
3. Fugitive Dust (Indoor and Outdoor) mitigation with channelization and sprinkling.
Implemented in the first year
4. Stack for DG set (800 KVA) Shall be installed with the plant operation (pre-assessment) only if there are frequent power outage(s); as this is only for backup
5. Regular water sprinkling in the storage area and Hopper.
Shall start as soon as production starts, all infrastructure shall be laid out with plan installation by first year
6. Metallification of Roads At the commissioning stage
7. Tarpaulin sheets for trucks carrying product sand. Consumer trucks will not be permitted right from beginning of first sale without proper covering of trucks with tarpaulin
8. Indoor channelization system with Bag Filter Implemented in the first year
Chapter 3: WATER AND WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT
Section 3.1 : Baseline Data One month revalidated Data collected in Summer of 2014 in addition to the three months data collected for
EIA Preparation.
Station No. Location
GW1 Project Site
GW2 Parwezabad Village
GW3 Lalapur Village
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GW4 Ichaura Village
GW5 Cheddi Village
GW6 Chhatahara Village
GW7 Sanauri Village
GW8 Bashara Tarhar
GW 9 Aswan Village
GW-10 Chintapur Village
S.No. Parameter Unit IS:10500 desirable limit
On Site (Bore Wel)
Minimum detection limit
1 Colour Hazen 5 <1 1
2 Odour - Agreeable Agreeable Qualitative
3 Turbidity NTU 5 <1 1
4 pH - 6.5 -8.5 8.1 1
5 Temperature 0C -- 24.2 1
6 Conductivity µmho/cm 750 1
7 TDS mg/l 500 350 1
8 Chloride mg/l 250 76 2
9 Fluoride mg/l 0.6-1.2 1.1 0.1
10 Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 150 187 2
11 Calcium mg/l 75 65 1
12 Magnesium mg/l 30 6.2 2
13 Iron Mg/l 0.17 0.12
14 Sulphate mg/l 150 5.7 2
15 Nitrite Nitrogen mg/l - BDL 0.02
16 Nitrate Nitrogen mg/l 45 1.2 1
17 Boron mg/l 0.5 BDL 0.1
18 Alkalinity mg/l 200 181 0.5
19 Aluminum mg/l 0.03 BDL 0.2
20 Phosphate mg/l - BDL 0.01
21 Sodium mg/l -- 14.2 0.1
22 Potassium mg/l -- 0.8 0.1
23 Lithium mg/l - BDL 0.4
24 Lead mg/l 0.1 BDL 0.1
25 Bromide mg/l - BDL 0.1
26 Cadmium mg/l 0.003 BDL 0.008
27 Zinc mg/l 5 BDL 0.05
28 Total Chromium mg/l - BDL 0.02
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Sl.
No.
Parameters Unit Results
Standards
(IS:10500) GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 GW8 GW9
(HPump)
GW10
(H.Pump)
1 Colour Hazen <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 5
2 Odour mg/l Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
3 pH 7.3 7.3 7.5 7.4 7.2 7.2 7.5 7.3 7.8 6.5-8.5
4 Conductivity µmho/cm 940 2110 1150 2230 970 890 1350 2980 1480
5 Temperature 0C 24 26 25 24.2 24.5 23.9 23.8 26 24.6 --
6 Turbidity NTU 0.4 2.3 2.1 5.5 1.3 <1 2.3 5.3 1.1 5
7 T.D.S. mg/l 440 1480 654 1200 759 510 720 1800 690 500
8 Chloride mg/l 111 249 124 339.8 249.8 117 245 329 166 250
9 Fluoride mg/l 1.3 1.3 1 1 1.3 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.4 0.6-1.2
10 Hardness as
CaCO3 mg/l 216 773 325 489 295 244 267 907
340 300
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11 Calcium mg/l 61 194.5 82 132.5 57.5 62 56.3 205 69 75
12 Magnesium mg/l 15.5 70 29.3 38.4 36.8 21.7 30.6 96 40.8 30
13 Iron mg/l BDL 0.2 BDL 0.44 0.3 BDL 0.2 0.41 BDL 0.3
14 Sulphate mg/l 10.2 122.5 5.5 16 50 16.2 5 314 18.5 150
15 Nitrate Nitrogen mg/l <1 39 13.5 1.8 38 19.5 1.9 3.4 27 45
16 Nitrite Nitrogen 1 1.5 0.05 0.05 0.12 0.03 0.09 1.4 0.18 -
17 Alkalinity mg/l 0.02 650 380 473 245 227 262 593 321 200
18 Aluminium mg/l 205 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.03
Sl. No. Parameters Unit Results Standards
(IS:10500)
GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 GW8 GW9
(HPump)
GW10
(H.Pump)
19 Boron mg/l BDL 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.5
20 Phosphate mg/l 0.2 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL -
21 Sodium mg/l 24.4 11.5 30 103 118 32.9 116 65.1 46 -
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22 SAR mg/l 4.0 1 4.0 11.1 17.5 5.1 17.8 5.3 6.2 -
23 Potassium mg/l 9.3 8.1 2.6 1.7 2 3.8 4.4 84.8 10.5 -
24 Lithium mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL -
25 Bromide mg/l BDL <1 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL -
26 Colour mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL -
27 Nickel mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL -
28 Manganese mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.013 0.076 BDL BDL 0.209 0.201 0.001
29 Copper mg/l 0.022 0.379 BDL 0.011 0.01 BDL BDL 0.045 BDL 0.05
30 Mercury mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.001
31 Cadmium mg/l BDL BDL 0.005 0.008 0.006 0.002 0.006 0.009 0.005 0.001
32 Selenium mg/l 0.003 0.005 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL -
33 Lead mg/l BDL BDL 0.029 0.018 0.043 0.027 BDL 0.094 BDL 0.05
34 Colour mg/l BDL 0.048 BDL BDL 0.036 BDL 0.09 4.84 0.107 5
35 Zinc Hazen BDL 0.05 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 5
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S.No. Parameters Unit
SW1
Mehva Nala
SW2
Jhagarbaria Nala Standard for Discharge
in inland surface water
1 pH - 7.8 7.8 5.5-9.0
2 Colour Hazen <1 <1 <10
3 T. Suspended Solids mg/l 137 105.5 100
4 Odour - Agreeable Agreeable --
5 COD mg/l 5 6 250
6 BOD mg/l 2 2 30
7 DO mg/l 6.2 6.9 -
8 Ammonical Nitrogen mg/l 1.1 0.56 100
9 Ammonia mg/l BDL BDL --
10 Fecal Coliform MPN/100ml 5 18 --
11 Conductivity µmhos/cm 517 734 --
12 Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 27.9 51.9 --
13 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 5.8 23 --
14 Phosphate Total mg/l 0.1 0.6 5
15 Nitrite Nitrogen (as NO2) mg/l BDL BDL 10
16 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 1.3 1.6 2
S.No. Parameters Unit SW3
Yamuna River
Primary Water Quality
Criteria for Class SW-II Waters
1 pH - 7.9 6.5 -8.5
2 Colour Hazen <1 -
3 Total Suspended Solids mg/l 370 -
4 Odour - Agreeable -
5 DO mg/l 6.3 4.0 mg/l or 50 percent
saturation value whichever is
higher
6 COD mg/l 32 -
7 BOD mg/l 19 3 mg/l
8 Ammonical Nitrogen mg/l 2.2 -
9 Ammonia mg/l 0.5 -
10 Conductivity µmhos/cm 1070 -
11 Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 73.9 -
12 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 35 -
13 Phosphate Total (as PO4) mg/l 0.2 -
14 Nitrite Nitrogen (as NO2) mg/l 0.07 -
15 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 1.4 -
16 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.121 -
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17 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 0.11 -
18 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 0.098 -
19 Manganese (as Mn) mg/l 0.047
20 Arsenic (as As) mg/l BDL -
21 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l 0.006 -
22 Total Chromium mg/l BDL -
23 Lead (as Pb) mg/l 0.021 -
Section 3.2 : Details of Water Usage and its Treatment
3.2.1 Water requirement
The water requirement of the unit is estimated at 180 m3 per day and is available in abundance
in the area. Permission for water drawls from the bore wells has already been obtained from the
Central Ground Water Board.
Water will be used primarily for washing the sand, for domestic and plantation. Water supply
will come from the Bore wells drilled within the plant area. After washing, the water will be
pumped into HRT. The overflow water from HRT along with makeup water will be recycled in the
system. The underflow will be passed through filter press. The water recovered from the filter
press will form part of the recycled water. Fresh water will be used as make up water to
compensate the losses. Given here is the proposed water balance for the unit:
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S.no Activity Total Water Required
Fresh Water
Required
Treater Water
Required
Waste Water
Generated
Treatment of Waste Water Treated Water for
Reuse
Details of Reuse
1 Washing Unit of the Plant
2020 KLD with an approximate circulation rate of 800KL/Hr
111 KLD 1909 KLD (recovered water re-circulated)
1909 KLD
High Rate Thickener (HRT) with underflow treatment using Filter Press with provision of emergency lagoon.
1909 KLD 94.5% of the water is reused in the system and remaining is made up for the loss in products as Moisture and about 0.5% as pumping, accumulation and evaporation losses. The overflow of the HRT Unit is fed back to the washing unit along with makeup water. Clay Sludge from the filter press is stored and disposed as per Solid Waste Management Plan.
2 Stack Management
15 KLD 15 KLD - 10 KLD Waste Water is neutralized and after settling and chemical dosing process using Poly Electrolyte, the Sludge is separated and Treated Water is recirculated in the Wet Scrubber system
9 KLD Wastewater generated from the scrubber is sent to ETP for treatment and re-used for sprinkling purposes.
3 Sprinkling – Dust Suppression
35 KLD using Mist Sprayer for very fine mist for maximum absorption of pollutants/ dust in the plant.
26 KLD 9 KLD (from ETP for scrubber)
- No Waste Water is generated as mist is sprayed in the plant and in the product area to minimize PM generation. Sprinkling is also done in the Roadside and open area with the said mist so as to create fine spray.
- -
4 Gardening/Green Area Development
25 KLD 13 KLD 12 KLD (from STP)
- No wastewater will be generated as the water will go into plantation development.
- -
5 Domestic Purposes
15 KLD 15 KLD - 13 KLD 13 KLD wastewater generated from flushing etc. will be treated in in-house STP of 15 KLD.
12 KLD The treated water of 12 KLD generated will be used for gardening/green area development.
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3.2.2 Water Storage
1. Capacity of HRT 4030 cum
2. Capacity of Settling Tank 60 cum
3. Capacity of recirculation Tank 60 cum
4. Capacity of Overhead Tank 40 cum
5. Capacity of fresh water tank (makeup water) 60 cum
6. Raw Water Tank Storage (about 2 Day Storage) 400 cum
3.2.3 Proposed Sewage Treatment Plant:
There will be generation of domestic waste water which shall be treated in Sewage Treatment Plant
of capacity 15 KLD. Sludge from settling tank will be used as manure.
The STP shall consist of following units:
1. Collection Tank
2. MBBR tank
3. Settling Tank
4. Dual media filter
5. U.V. Treatment
6. Treated Water Tank
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3.2.4 STP Schematic Diagram
3.2.5 Schematic Diagram of ETP The proposed ETP for treatment of wastewater from scrubber will have the following scheme
DMF MGF
EQ. TANK
PUMP
FILTER
PRESS
AIR BLOWER
TREATED
WATER FOR
RE-USE
WASTE
WATER FROM
SCRUBBER
LIME AND
POLY
ELECTROLYTE
DOSING
CAKE
TREATED
WATER TANK
SLUDGE
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3.2.6 Rainwater Harvesting Plan It is proposed to implement rainwater harvesting structures by diverting the runoff that is generated
from roof sheds, roads and green belt areas for recharging into ground water system.
Implementation of recharge mechanism shall ensure the balance between the discharges vis-a-vis
recharge relation of the aquifer system and improve in the ground water quality. The normal annual
rain fall for the said area has been taken as 838 mm. Based on the site plan and land use pattern of
the plot, the computation of runoff for each unit has been worked out and the details are tabulated
below:
Table 1-1 Runoff Available for Recharge:
Sl
No.
Land Use Type Area (m2) Coefficient of
runoff
Average
Annual
Rainfall
(mm)
Quantity of
Rainwater (m3) that
would be recharged
per Yr
1. Roof Top area of the building/shed 4706 0.80 0.939 3535
2. Road & Paved area 4580 0.60 0.939 2580
3. Unpaved area (open land) including
Green belt area
140714 0.15 0.939 19820
Total 150000 25935
Water recharge Structure Details From the above computation, it is suggested that a total
annual quantum of 25935m3of rainwater can be /fruitfully
harvested by constructing suitable recharge structures. There
are 3 pits proposed for Rain Water Harvesting. The total
expected recharge for annual recharge will be 25935 m3. Total
annual water requirement for the project is 6,99,00 m3 out of
which 6,36,900 m3 water will be recycled inside the plant.
Thus, with respect to freshwater requirement of 59400 m3.
Thus 44 % of the water requirement will be recharged by the
rainwater harvesting provision.
Figure: Proposed Rain Water Harvesting Structure
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Section 3.3 : Budgetary Cost for Water Management S.No Source Capital Cost (Rupees
in Lakhs)
Recurring Cost (Rupees
in Lakhs)
1. STP 10 3
2. ETP for Scrubber 10 5
3. High Rate Thickener & Filter Press 170 15
4. Emergency Lagoon 10 5
5. Rain water Harvesting Structure 5 1
TOTAL 205 29
Section 3.4 : Implementation Schedule All the measures shall be developed alongside with the erection and commissioning for the rest of
the plant.
Chapter 4: NOISE MANAGEMENT The details of major sources of noise pollution from the plant are given below:
Outside the plant:- Noise pollution will be caused due to transportation of material. The
tippers/trucks and other vehicles used will have regular PUC checks and maintenance
Inside the plant:- The main sources from inside the plant will be DG sets and production machinery.
The production will be carried out in the industrial covered shed.
S.No. Source of Pollution inside Mitigation Measures
1 Noise from DG sets Proposed DG set of 800 kVA will be acoustically enclosed or placed in acoustically treated room
2 Noise from production operations
All the machineries will have vibration proof foundation
All the equipment will have vibration pad.
The working shed will have sound absorber at
places.
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Plantation shall be carried out along plant
boundary. The green belt minimizes propagation
of noise.
Hearing protection devices (Ear plugs and ear
muffs) should be provided to the high noise
machine operators and dumper drivers
Regular maintenance will be carried out for all
production machinery like crusher etc.
Other noise management measures:
Noise level will be maintained below 90 dB(A) in workplace (for 8-hour exposure).
All machineries will be maintained as per maintenance schedule to prevent undesirable noise.
Hearing protection devices (Ear plugs and ear muffs) should be provided to the high noise
machine operators and dumper drivers
DG sets will be acoustically enclosed.
Plantation has been carried out along plant boundary. The green belt minimizes propagation of
noise. There will be green belt of 3m width all along the plant.
Control of Vibration
All the machineries will have vibration proof foundation.
All the equipment will have vibration pad.
The working shed will have sound absorber at places.
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Chapter 5: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Section 5.1 : Details of Waste Generation from the Unit The material balance showing the quantity of wastes from the process is given below:
The project will generate following quantity of solid waste:
Solid Waste from the process:
i. 60% capacity utilization (year 1) 48 TPD (14,400 MTPA)
ii. 70% capacity utilization (year 2) 56 TPD (16,800 MTPA)
iii. 80% capacity utilization (year 3) 64 TPD (19,200 MTPA)
iv. 90% capacity utilization (year 4) 72 TPD (21,600 MTPA)
v. 100% capacity utilization (year 5) 80 TPD (24,000 MTPA)
The generation of solid waste and its management will be for the life of plant estimated at about
30 years which will again depend upon technological advancement and availability of mineral.
Other waste such as Solid Waste due to personnel etc. shall be very limited from the unit as there
is not much of manpower involved, however it has been considered in the management plan. E-
waste/ Plastic waste shall be generated from the unit and the same would be minimised as much
as possible by reuse of plastic bags/ containers in the plant and the same shall be conveyed to
the suppliers and vendors. All agreement(s) in relation to disposal of end of life waste would be
done with approved/ registered vendors/ recyclers of UP Pollution control board having Valid
permission under the above Act(s) and hold a valid CTO.
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Section 5.2 : Management for Waste
5.2.1 Process Waste Process solid waste that will be generated from the project operation will be in the form of process
rejects. As depicted above the generation of solid waste during 1st year of operation will be 48 TPD
(14,400 MTPA) which will go up to 80 TPD (24,000 MTPA) during 4th year onwards. Though the solid
waste generation up to 3 years is lesser but the solid waste management plan has been conceived
for maximum production level i.e. 80 TPD or 24000 MTPA.
Solid waste in the form of process reject requires to be managed to avoid any pollution on account
of this. Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), A Government of India institution based in Nagpur was engaged
to carry out investigation and carry out beneficiation studies on the ROM to be produced from the
mine from where the raw material will be sourced. IBM submitted its report in November 2011. The
salient points of the study are as under:
1. After Crushing the ROM up to 2mm and passing through -2mm +595-micronsieve, -95 micron
fraction was only 3.6%.
2. After grinding over size -2mm +595 micron fraction and blending with finer fraction of +95-595
micron size and wet processing of the mineral, -95 fractions in the slime increased to 5.1%.
The analysis of above findings reveals:
a. That -95 micron size fraction in the Glass grade product sand (+95 -595 micron) will be virtually
nil as Stack Sizer will be used to screen the glass grade fraction. The efficiency of Stack Sizers is
very high.
b. Since Foundry product sand is coarser than glass grade sand, hence there will be nil – 95
microns in this product.
c. Thus, quantity of solid waste after the beneficiation of Silica sand will be 30,600 MTPA (-95
micron) and after further classification to -75 micron the quantity of slime will be only 24,000
MTPA which has to be managed.
d. The clay content in ROM has been analysed at less than 1%. The clay percentage in the slime
after beneficiation process will go up to about 20%. This means that slime will have 80% of silica
sand of varying fraction and 20% as clay.
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5.2.1.1.1 Management of Clay
i. The size fraction below 75 micron estimated at 24,000 MTPA called slime containing 20% clay
and 80% silica sand coming out as the underflow from HRT. This slime will have solid and
water in the ratio of 50:50. This slime will be subjected to filtration through filter press and
the cake after filtration consisting of about 30% moisture will be stacked for further disposal.
ii. Provision of emergency lagoons having size 16.5 m x 8.25 m x 1.5 m have been made in the
project to take care of emergent situation. The dried solid from the lagoon will be removed
from time to time and will be utilized in a manner as described in below paragraphs.
iii. The aim of the project is to utilize both filtered cake and solid waste from the lagoon fully so
that no solid waste creates adverse impact on the environment.
iv. Following measures have been short listed for the management of this waste generated from
the beneficiation process:
1. 15% of the solid waste equivalent to 2400 MTPA will be utilized as stemming material for
blasting drill holes in the mine belonging to the project proponent, internal uses in the
plant area for land filling, levelling etc.
2. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad has been engaged to
carry out study and suggest appropriate technology for utilizing the solid waste for
making bricks, slabs, tiles, roofing sheets etc. After preliminary analysis, MNNIT has
informed us that it would be possible to utilize the solid waste by converting it in to useful
product.
3. It is also proposed to further classify the slimes to obtain +50-75 micron which can be
utilized as filler material and in paint and ceramic industries.
4. Even if after taking above measures, we are not able to utilize some quantity of solid
waste then we will dispose of such quantity to Government approved land filler.
5.2.2 Other wastes
SOLID WASTE GENERATION
Nature Quantum Disposal
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Hazardous waste:
Used Oil
E-waste
500 lit/month
-
Approved Recycler.
E-waste generated if any will be given to
approved recycler
Non-Hazardous waste:
STP Sludge
Domestic Solid Waste
Bio-degradable waste
Plastic and metal wastes
5 kg/day
5kg/day
3Kg/day
-
Stored separately and used as manure
Sent to Nearby Municipal Solid waste site
Approved Recycler.
Plastic and metal wastes generated if any will be given to approved Recycler.
Clay Reject 24000 MTPA As above, PP shall use some of the waste in
the nearby mine after blending with other
materials/ dumps in nearby mine which
belongs to the same PP. Parallelly, MNNIT
Allahabad is working on this issue and the PP
is undertaking with the institution to conduct
proper research on this and provide solution
to be used as a filler in Cement Plants, Roads
etc.
Chapter 6: CONSERVATION PLAN FOR SCHEDULE I FAUNA SPECIE PREVALENT IN BUFFER ZONE
In core zone, there is no or very rare vegetation or faunal species and that too only on south east side
which will be retained in the present form. In buffer zone there is one schedule-1 species peafowl
(Pavo cristatus) for which the conservation plan has been approved by Chief Wild Life Warden. In
buffer zone there scattered vegetation. The project activity will generate dust which may impact the
vegetation and crop. Noise from transportation, changes in land use, township etc. may have little
effect on the migration of avifauna. Therefore, measures for green belt development will enhance
the vegetation and a forestation in core zone. Emphasis will be given on medicinal & plants of
economic importance.
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In case of fauna, the schedule of the Wildlife (protection) Act 1972 has been referred. Peacock,
belonging to schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 is one of the species of fauna found in
the villages of the buffer zone of the study area.
Physical Financial lay out:
The conservation plan has been approved by Chief Wild Life Warden on 26.2.2016 vide Letter no.
2126/26-11(Mangalore Minerals P. Ltd.) copy attached after the report. The Proponent has proposed
a sum of Rs 20.5 Lacs for the “Peacock” conservation under the following heads. The estimates are
prepared for the project area in which many activities are common to species as mentioned in the
relevant places in the estimates. The total financial plan is also specifically mentioned in the table
below:
PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL LAY OUT (Peacock)
S.No. Detail of works Capital cost (Rs in
Lacs)
Recurring Cost ( Rs in
Lacs)
1 Planting of saplings of 1.5 m to 2.0 m including cost of plant, digging of pit and complete planting operations and maintenance.
10.0 3.5
2 Fencing including the protective fencing around the dust generating equipment
7.0 1.0
3 Identification & Protection of roosting 0.5 0.25
4 Raising of grasses and shrubs 1.0 0.5
5 Awareness activities 1.0 0.5
6 Surveillance activities 1.0 0.5
TOTAL 20.5 6.25
Chapter 7: RISK ASSESSMENT Risk is a potential that a chosen action or activity will lead to a loss of human or property. Risk
assessment is a step for Risk Management. Risk assessment is determination of qualitative and
quantitative value of risk related a situation or hazard. Hazard is a situation that poses a level of threat
to life health or environment. Disaster is a natural or man-made hazard resulting in an event of
substantial extent causing significant physical damage or distraction loss of life or drastic change in
environment.
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Risk assessment involves the following:
Hazard Identification
Vulnerability Analysis
Risk Analysis
Emergency Plan
Section 7.1 : Hazard Identification The proposed project is a Silica sand beneficiation unit. There may be following types of hazards
associated with the operation of the unit:
Natural Hazard:
1. Earthquake
2. Flooding
o Heavy rainfall
Man Made Hazard:
Fire & explosion
o Explosive material
o Chemicals
o Short circuiting
o Chemical
o Oil storage
o Furnace
Electrical
o Electrical room
o Non-insulated wires
Mechanical/ Accident
o Raw material Handling
o Equipment area
o Transportation
Thermal
o Furnace Area
Toxic
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o Exposure to chemicals
Section 7.2 : Vulnerability Analysis The vulnerable analysis is done on all the hazards as below:
S.no HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Severity (1-5)
Likelihood (1-5)
Severity x Likelihood (1-25) (Hazards scoring 1-9 are less serious hazards & 9-25 are very serious hazards & require risk assessment)
Significant (Above 9)/ In-significant (Below 9)
Proposed General Mitigation Measure/ Control
Natural hazard
1 Earthquake 5 1 5 Insignificant Buildings/ All structures shall be designed to withstand structures up to 8.0 on the Richter scale
2 Flood 5 1 5 Insignificant There is no report of flood in the last 20 Years in the area however PP shall maintain proper drainage in the Site will be provided to prevent build-up of water. Flood is an inevitable and an event which cannot be guessed/ planned; therefore PP shall take precautions by increasing plinth by a meter and maintain contour in a way that river water/ rain water does not hamper any operation in the unit and nor does it allow any material/ run off.
Man-made hazards
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3 Breaching of lagoon
3 2 6 insignificant The waste slurry from process will go to the filter press and the semi dried cakes obtained shall be backfilled in nearby mines. However, as an alternative for emergency PP has proposed a lagoon of size 16.5 m X 8.25 m X 1.5 m which will consist of sand bed. The water percolated overflow from them will be re-used. The lagoons shall have brick lining. Regular maintenance and checks will be carried out the on lagoons to ensure no breaching of lagoon walls and prevent exceeding of capacity. Any breach will be responded with contamination control measures immediately. Thus, there will be no tailing pond/dam only a lagoon for emergency purpose.
4 Chemical Spillage 4 3 12 Significant The diesel and furnace oil will have isolated and contained storage. Spill kits will be installed nearby. Manpower will be well trained on procedures to prevent and control spillage and on proper chemical handling.
5 Fugitive Emissions during loading unloading and processing operations
4 4 16 Significant Regular sprinkling will be done at material handling locations. Bag Filter will be installed at crushing section to prevent emissions from operation. Indoor areas will have channelization to indoor filters. Completely covered storage of finishing product will be done. Personnel involved in
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material handling operations and areas of dust emission will be given appropriate PPE. Particle size analysis shows that no fine dust below 70 microns. Dust particles above 70 microns will have negligible impact on the health of the people.
6 Fire/Explosion in FuelStorage areas
5 3 15 Significant The fuel storage areas will have necessary fire safety and fire control measures as per norms. Isolated and contained storage will be provided with limited access to only trained personnel. Adequate Safety equipments such as Safety Valves, Leak proof Pumps, Fire proof pumps and motor as per Norms shall be installed. Separate detailed Risk assessment report for on-site and off-site emergency plan shall be prepared by DGFASLI approved consultants.
7 Fire/Explosion in Equipment Area
5 2 10 Leakage of Fuel oil, Unequal mixing ratio(s) of fuel to air and unauthorized material in the equipment are the root causes of the hazard for activities in the furnace area. These shall be mitigated by proper procedure and authorization of material to be fed in furnace. Maintenance checks, planned and systematic shut down for maintenance and other verification of pipelines, coils and other insulation shall be done and inspected by floor in-
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charge and health and safety in-charge. All control measures for firefighting shall be installed and all the aspects of rules and legislations under Explosives Act shall be covered. It is recommended that there are systematic checks and audits of all near misses, accidents and or other maintenance be done. Adequate Safety equipments such as Safety Valves, Leak proof Pumps, Fire proof pumps and motor as per Norms shall be installed. Separate detailed Risk assessment report for on-site and off-site emergency plan shall be prepared by DGFASLI approved consultants.
8 Mechanical/ Physical Hazards like slips and trips and minor accidents due to Machinery
3 4 12 Significant Proper training will be given to all personnel involved in processing operations. PPE as per requirement will be provided. Operating procedures will be developed and given and ensured they are followed.
9 Ergonomic Hazards
2 4 8 Insignificant Regular Safety audits will be carried out to ensure worker health and safety. Work involving physical tasks will be carried out under proper supervision. Work involving physical tasks will be mechanized to the maximum extent. PPE will be provided and repetitive tasks will be reduced as much as possible.
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All points in the above table shall be covered in the detailed HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk
Assessment) study to be done by the proponent. This shall be outside the scope of EIA and shall be
done as part of Health and Safety compliance under Factories act and Explosives act, PLI 1991 and
MSIHC Rules 2000 or applicable Labour Laws. Proponent shall engage competent agency such as
approved agency of Labour Institute/ DG-FASLI etc. for this study and this shall be done prior to
operation phase, in operational phase after six months of operation with factual data and reports
and as part of annual safety audits which would be carried out until plant is in production.
7.2.1 Risk Analysis The risk is likelihood of harmful effect big or small due to hazard, together with severity of harm
suffered. Risk also depends on number of people exposed to hazard. Risk analysis provides severity
of harm from hazard.
7.2.1.1 Earthquake:
The area under study falls in Zone-II (Low Risk), according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map.
Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and vertical directions respectively, will be adopted while
designing the structure.
7.2.1.2 Flooding:
Drainage on the site will be provided so that there is no risk due to flooding by heavy rainfall.
7.2.1.3 Fire & Explosion:
Fire is mainly caused due to carelessness. Since it is a proposedsand beneficiation plant, fire can occur
due to exposure of fuels used in the process to electrical spark
7.2.1.4 Electrical:
The electrical current can pass to the floor & metals due to inadequate insulation or accidently.
7.2.1.5 Mechanical:
The mechanical fault can cause the risk & hazard. Mechanical hazards are created by powered
operation of equipment or tools.
7.2.1.6 Radiation:
Due to use of wireless equipment there may be electromagnetic radiation.
7.2.1.7 Thermal:
Thermal heat can be generated from the process machinery specially the hot air generator area and
DG sets Thermal hazards are objects or substances that transfer energy as heat.
7.2.1.8 Chemical:
All the chemical used in process have risk of leakage during handling, storage, transferring and
processing due to them being toxic. Only fuel will be used in the plant and used oil will be generated.
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7.2.1.9 Breaching of Tailing Dam/ Lagoon
This will be not have a risk factor as tailings will be not be sent to tailings dam. Slurry generated from
process will be sent to filter press and sent for backfilling to mines from raw material will be obtained.
For emergency purpose in case filter press is under breakdown, lagoons will be provided with sand
bed for water percolation and brick lining for containment. The lagoon will have proper containment
and regular maintenance specially under time of operation. The slurry generated as waste will not be
toxic.
Chapter 8: Overview/ Outline of On-site Emergency Planning
An onsite emergency is caused by an accident or hazard that takes place within the plan area and the
effects are confined to the plant area.
The onsite emergency plan consists of following key elements:
Planning as per hazard analysis
Preventive measures
Emergency response procedure
Recovery procedure
Section 8.1 : Planning 1. Mapping of hazard vulnerable area
2. Disaster Management cell will be put into place. It has the following members to share the responsibility
Site Controller (Administrator of complex)
Incident Controller (Assistant Administrator)
Personal Manager
Communication Officer
Fire Officer
Security Officer
Engineering In-charge
Fire pump attendant
First Aid Team
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8.1.1 Preventive measures Design, manufacture and construction of the plant and machinery’s buildings will be as per national
and internal codes as applicable and laid down by statutory authorities.
8.1.1.1 Earthquake:
The project will be situated at Seismic zone-II (Low Risk) area. Special attention will be given to the
structural design of foundation, elements of masonry, timber, plain concrete, reinforced concrete,
pre-stressed concrete, and structural steel. All applicable guidelines have been followed in this regard
to ensure safety of the building.
8.1.1.2 Flooding:
Proper designing of drainage system for domestic as well as storm water will be done. There will be
a provision of 3rainwater harvesting pits to recharge the ground water.
8.1.1.3 Fire and Life Safety
Safety Precautions-
1. Smoking will be prohibited
2. Vehicle access will be strictly controlled.
3. Ventilation will be sufficient to cope with the maximum expected vapour levels in building.
4. Storage tank vents to atmospherewill be sized for fire-heated emergency vapour release.
5. Electrical equipment will be explosion-proof to meet national electrical code requirements.
6. Dry chemical extinguishers will be provided and accessible for small fires.
7. Hydrantswill be strategically placed with adequate hoses.
8. Small spills will be remediated with sand, earth, or other non-combustible absorbent material,
and the area then flushed with water. Larger spills will be diluted with water and diked for
later disposal.
9. Lighting will be grounded. Tall vessels and structures are fitted with lightning conductors that
are securely grounded.
Precaution in Case of Fire
In existing industry, all practicable measures will be taken to prevent outbreak of fire and its
spreads, both internally and externally, to provide and maintain: -
a) Safe means of escape for all person in the event of a fire, and
b) The necessary equipment and facilities for extinguishing fire.
Effective measures have been taken to ensure that all the workers are familiar with the means
of escape in case of fire and have been adequately trained in the routine to be followed in
such cases.
Fire Fighting Personal Protective Equipment -
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Due consideration is being given to hazards from chemical and heat exposure. Therefore, fire-
fighters wear full-face, positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus or an airline.
Chemical protection is provided with impervious clothing, gloves and footwear. Suitable
materials include polyvinyl plastic, neoprene or rubber.
8.1.1.4 Chemical:
Fuels will be required for plant operation and require necessary safety measures.
Chemical Handling:
Instructions are given to not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Operator training as well as written operating instructions, safety rules and check lists are provided.
Local Exhaust ventilation facility are available at strategic locations of all plants where chemicals being handled / packing done to remove traces of chemical vapours / dust.
Required Personal Protective Equipment’s like respirator / dust masks, Gloves, Goggles, Shoe, Apron, etc. are issued and being used by employees when handling chemicals.
Eye washer / Safety shower will be installed in the plant.
Periodically work place monitoring will be done.
Annual medical examination will be done for all the employees. .
Sources of Exposure: Human exposure to chemicals can occur mainly via absorption, contact with the
eyes, inhalation or ingestion.
Chemical Storage:
Chemicals and flammable materials will be kept away from heat, sparks, and flame. Kept away
from sources of ignition. Stored in a tightly closed container or tanks.
Chemicals will be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances. Specific storage is given as per chemicals storage requirement.
Storage & handling area will be readily accessible with safety showers, fire extinguishers and
other fire-fighting equipment, water hydrants with spray nozzle and other emergency
equipment such as chemical proof suits and respiratory apparatus.
Operating procedures will be in place with appropriate training manual
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Spills / Leaks: Spills are absorbed with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then placed in
suitable container. All sources of ignition are removed and a spark-proof tool are used. Ventilation
will be provided and a vapour suppressing foam will be used to reduce vapours.
Identification of Hazardous Substances and MSIHC rules reportable substances
Under the Environment Protection Act 1986, the Government of India formulated the Manufacturer
Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989 to regulate the activities associated
with the handling and storage of hazardous substance. Under these rules, the chemical substances
which are considered hazardous are identified, and the threshold inventory quantities are specified
above in storage of chemicals.
There will be no hazardous chemicals used in the plant.
Used Oil generated is a hazardous waste and will have isolated contained storage. It will be given to
approved recycler.
Other Storage:
Wastes
Generated slurry waste will be sent to filter press and the dried sludge will be sent to nearby mines
for backfilling from where raw material is obtained. For emergency purposes lagoon will be
constructed and well maintained.
Diesel and Boiler Feed Fuel
The diesel and fuel bulk storage of 1200 L and 15 T respectively. will be provided. Necessary
provisions for containment of spills or overflows will be made. Fire hydrants and portable fire
extinguishers have been provided as required for fire protection. Limited access will be given to
personnel for storage area entry. The storage will be done in lined steel/drums with signage and
barriers. Other chemicals will also be given isolated storage. Permissions and measures as applicable
under Explosives Act, EPA (1986) etc. shall be taken and implemented.
Mechanical:
Mechanical hazards are created by powered operation of equipment or tools. Mechanical hazards
can occur at:
1. Process machinery
2. DG set room
3. Vehicular Movement
Following preventive measures are being taken:
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1. Periodic replacement of critical components of machine.
2. Proper training to operators of machines.
3. Safe distance demarcating on heavy machines like cranes (during construction)
4. Sign of danger at the hazard places.
Thermal:
Thermal hazards are objects or substances that transfer energy as heat.
Sand beneficiation industry can have following points of thermal hazard:
Open flame
Boiler
Hot machines/ equipment
The thermal hazard can cause burn of skin; following preventive measures can be taken:
The open flame area like canteen will have restricted entry.
Hot Air generation section will be properly insulated and at safe distance
D.G set room will have restricted entry.
Operators in the thermal hazard area will be provided with protective gears like gloves,
goggles etc.
For emergency first aid room will be provided and well maintained.
8.1.2 BREACH RELATED TO EMERGENCY LAGOON
8.1.2.1 Waste Disposal Measures proposed
The silica sand beneficiation plant will have generation of slurry from the wet processing section
consisting of clay which will then be passed through a filter press which will then remove solid waste
in the form of a cake. The cake will be then utilized as stemming material for blasting in mines, road
strengthening and for making silica sand clay bricks, land fill etc. PP has already engaged MNNIT,
Allahabad an institute of repute to study and suggest various measures for utilization od sandy clay
cakes. Balance cake if any will be disposed of through approved agency for the purpose. However,
emergency lagoon of size 16.5 m x 8.25 m x 1.5 m is proposed to deal with any emergency in case of
problem with filter press. Dried sludge will be disposed off in the similar manner as explained above.
The overflow of lagoon, thickener and filter press will be re-used as raw water in the plant. The lagoon
will have sand bed for percolation of water and brick lining for containment. They shall have regular
maintenance and will be monitored periodically when in use. Preventive measures for contamination
from the lagoon and flooding due to rain will be taken. Though tailing dam is not proposed, however
measures as applicable to tailing dams shall be as it is used for the lagoon but all measures with aspect
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of dam(s) are taken for the emergency lagoon as defined in EIA Sector Specific Manual prepared for
MoEF&CC by ASCI, Hyderabad. Alarm systems and sensors will be used to the maximum extent
possible when lagoon is in operation. Typically Tailing dams/ Lagoon(s) are used for storage of
generated wastes from beneficiation. The residue or waste that comes out of the ‘tail’ end of a
processing plant is known as tailings. The processes that produce this waste can be:
Mineral processing to extract metals or compounds from ore.
Beneficiation processes that upgrade ore, coal etc. by removing some or all the unwanted
materials
Washing processes from sand washing, clay upgrade.
Residue (ash or fume) from combustion of coal or blast furnaces
By products of chemical reactions within a process Example; Gypsum
These processes generally produce fine grained products because of ore crushing, pre-existing grain
sizes or chemical precipitation. The processes themselves are generally water bases and the tailings
for the most part produced as a slurry of solid particles suspended in water. Tailings dams are
convenient structures to aid the main purpose of storing unwanted waste from a mineral or
manufacturing process. This gives rise to following features which differ from conventional dams.
The embankments must store solids as a slurry as well as any free water.
Their working life may be relatively short.
They are often built in stages over several years.
The construction, particularly any subsequent raising, may be taken by mine personnel
without the same level of civil engineering input or control.
The materials, both those used for embankment construction and the tailings themselves, are
likely to vary.
Water management is crucial, particularly if harmful materials are contained.
Seepage may have a major impact on the environment.
Daily operations such as placement of tailings, and recovery of water are critical to the safety
of the storage.
The filling rate, the ultimate height and even the overall storage configuration may well
change in unforeseeable ways.
Failure modes/Risks that are specific to Emergency Lagoons/ tailings dams include:
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Blocked decant structure, with or without the danger of overtopping of embankment walls.
Breaks or bursts in the tailings discharge pipelines, releasing contaminated materials.
Surface erosion of embankment faces caused by broken tailings lines or by local overtopping
from incorrect use of discharge spigots.
Seepage from embankment face or shear failure of the embankment, caused by a decant
pond being inadvertently pushes against an embankment.
Complete embankment failure with massive loss of contaminated material.
Groundwater seepage causing environmental distress.
Leakage from the decant pond or return lines.
Type of Effect Hazard Category
High Significant Low
Uncontrolled releases or seepage
Potential Loss of Human Life
Contamination of water supply likely to be consumed by humans is probable
Contamination of a water supply likely to be consumed by humans is possible but not probable
Contamination of water supply to be consumed by humans is not expected
Potential Loss of Fauna Contamination of a water supply likely to be consumed by fauna is probable
Contamination of a water supply likely to be consumed by fauna is possible but not probable
Contamination of water supply to be consumed by fauna is not expected
Environmental Damage Damage to an environmental feature of significant value is probable
The significance of the environmental feature is less or damage is possible but not expected
No environmental feature of significance or no damage is expected
Embankment Failure
Loss of human life Loss of life is expected because of community or other significant developments
No loss of life expected, but the possibility recognized. No urban development and no more than a small number of habitable structures downstream
No loss of life expected
Direct Economic Loss Excessive economic loss such as serious damage to
Appreciable economic loss, such as damage to
No significant economic loss, such as limited damage
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communities, industrial, commercial or agricultural facilities, important utilities, plant infrastructure, the storage itself or other storage downstream
secondary roads, minor railways, relatively important public utilities, plant infrastructure, the storage itself or other storages downstream
to agricultural land, minor roads, mine infrastructure etc.
Ongoing Economic Loss Storage essential for services and repairs not practicable
Repair to storage practicable without major interruption to services.
Repair to storage practicable. Losses of services not significant.
8.1.2.2 General suggested principles for the design and management of tailings/ lagoons which
would be adopter are as given below
The amount of water stored on a tailings storage should be minimized to encourage drying
and consolidation of tailings. Where tailings dams are used for process waters, balancing
storages, control of acid generation or for the storage of harvested runoff waters,
consideration should be given to the lower density tailings and increased risk of seepage and
overtopping in this situation.
The need for suitable lining or underdrainage to minimize or manage seepage should be
assessed at the initial planning stage based on thorough hydrogeological studies, chemical
analysis of leachate toxicity and impact studies.
Water quality monitoring appropriate to the nature of seepage waters and associated control
and treatment systems should be installed between storage point and any release to the
external environment.
Thick deposits of wet slimes should be avoided. They commonly result in poorly consolidated
and weak tailings which require greater storage volume and are difficult to cap and
rehabilitate in the long term.
Deposition of coarse tailings against embankment walls is to be encouraged to ensure rapid
consolidation and drying.
Tailings may be stored to a level higher than the crest of the tailings dam wall (eg. Dry stacking)
provided that such heaped tailings can be demonstrated to be geo-technically stable under
all conditions including earthquakes
Deposition procedures or landforms which facilitate excessive dust creation, leaching of
tailings and leachate transport to be avoided.
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The storage facility should be designed having regard to the potential for adverse chemical
reactions within the tailings mass, foundations, and storage structures.
All storages must be designed with adequate freeboard to retain suitable design floods and
with spillways if necessary to pass higher floods without damaging the dam or retaining
structures.
All earthfill structures must be designed per current geotechnical principles including seepage
control, stability, external erosion and dispersion.
Upstream construction should only be considered on tailings that can be shown to be stable
under seismic conditions applicable at the site.
All tailings storages must be monitored to enable performance to be compared with design
assumptions and the structures then modified as necessary.
Staged construction should be used when practical to minimize initial capital cost and to
enable changes to performance and/or process operations and/or production to be
accommodated in future stages.
The design must take into account the requirement for a long-term stable land form with no
ongoing maintenance beyond that for natural landforms. Prime considerations are external
slopes with respect to both erosion and maintaining vegetation, control of water, chemical
retention and settlement of low density tailings.
Section 8.2 : Emergency Response Procedure Even after all the preventive measures for any emergency following infrastructure will be provided:
1. There will be an Emergency Control Room.
2. Assembly area will be demarked for Industry.
3. Communication system will be installed which includes intercom and public addressing
system.
4. Fire alarm will be installed at vulnerable place.
5. The safe zones (at the time of emergency) will be displayed at different locations.
6. First Aid facility will be made available at Control room.
In case of emergency following action shall be taken:
1. The emergency shall be declared in case of following:
Fire alarm buzzing (Fire hazard)
Vibration/Earthquake feeling (Earthquake)
Water logging above 30 cm (Flood)
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Any unusual smell of gas or suffocating feeling (Chemical leakage)
Security alarm from main gate. (Security risk/Terrorism)
2. On declaration of emergency, communication shall be made to residents for any type emergency
3. All the resident of the affected area shall be moved to safe zone
4. The control measures shall be done as per the emergency action plan for each type of hazard.
5. All the members of disaster management cell shall take charge of their respective duties.
6. Outside help like fire tender, police ambulance etc. shall be called by site controller or Incident controller.
Section 8.3 : Recovery Procedure The recovery procedure will depend on the type of emergency. Recovery procedure shall be followed by
engineering section to restore the essential services.
Chapter 9: Off Site Emergency Management Plan: If an accident takes place in an industry/ unit & its impacts are felt outside its premises, the situation is called an
“Offsite Emergency”. To meet such Emergencies, an Off-site Emergency Plan is required to be prepared.
Section 9.1 : Vulnerability analysis Cause of off-site emergency
Mineral beneficiation projects are associated with risk causing offsite emergency with respect to
hazardous chemicals being handled and breaching of tailings dam.
The proposed projects and beneficiation plant does not involve use of any hazardous chemicals and
will not use a tailings dam.
Fuel will be required for machinery operation and process heating purpose. Used Oil
generated will be given to approved recycler. All fuel and used oil will be given contained and
isolated storage with all safety measures.
The waste slurry generated will be sent to filter press and the semi-dried sludge generated
will be sent for backfilling to nearby mines from where raw material shall be obtained. For
emergency purpose in case filter press is under breakdown, lagoons will be provided with
sand bed for water percolation and brick lining. The lagoon will have proper containment and
regular maintenance specially under time of operation. The slurry generated as waste will not
be toxic.
The main objectives of the off-site emergency plan are: -
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i. To save lives and injuries.
ii. To prevent or reduce property losses and
iii. To provide for quick resumption of normal situation or operation.
Areas in vicinity (Vulnerable areas) – The nearby places of habitation and nearest industries are at
risk.
9.1.1 Preventive Measures:
During Transportation
Following measures shall be adopted to ensure safe transportation:
• The transportation of the product silica sand, chemicals & products shall be done in covered
transporting through trucks & tempo. Vehicles transporting ROM will be spillage proof. The
transportation links will be inspected twice daily and vehicles will not be overloaded.
• The diesel will be pumped
• Safety data sheets shall be kept & Labelling shall be done on the tanks used for transportation
of chemicals.
• A sheet listing the materials being transported shall be available in the vehicle and the
emergency phone numbers shall also be listed.
• Workers/ driver shall be trained for MSDS & handling of these chemicals.
• Proper First Aid facility shall be provided within the transportation vehicle in case of any
accidental release.
During Storage and Handling
Based on the physical, thermal, chemical and biological properties available from the material
safety data sheets (MSDS) of the various substances handled in the proposed project, the
hazardous substances shall be identified. Out of the chemicals used, the ones notified under
M.S.I. of Hazardous Chemical Rules (1989) shall have the necessary provisions as specified.
Permission for storage of hazardous chemicals over the threshold shall be obtained and necessary
measures for it shall be taken.
To prevent and control risk and damage, all the raw material are stored in leak proof MS/SS tanks
at a secured and contained location with proper safety measures. MSDS is displayed at all the
prominent sites
Chemical shall be stored in the environment as specified to prevent reactivity (temperature,
pressure etc.)
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Handling shall be done as per NIOSH guidelines
There will be common drainage lines or water bodies near the chemical storage room to avoid
contamination of water up to long distances.
Process Emission/Odour Control
1. All reactors will be equipped with condensers.
2. All reactors / storage tanks are connected with scrubber. Reactor agitator and scrubber
blower are interlocked to ensure scrubber running during manufacturing activity. Scrubber
liquid sent to ETP for treatment and scrubbed air let out through tall stack for effective
dispersion.
3. Chemicals are transferred in closed system from bulk tank to avoid fugitive emissions.
9.1.2 Emergency Response Procedures Under the ‘Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules‘ preparation of ‘Off-site
Emergency Plan’ is covered in Rule No.14. The duty of preparing and keeping up to date the ‘Off-site
Emergency Plan’ as per this rule is placed on the District Emergency Authority. Also, occupiers are
charged with the responsibility of providing the above authority with such information, relating to the
industrial activity under their control, as they may require for preparing the off-site emergency plan.
As per the rules, the main component of the Off-Site Emergency Plan is coordination with the District
Authority. The District Authority (i.e. District Collector, Factory Inspector etc.) in conjunction with the
company & nearby industries under mutual aid scheme and relevant emergency services should have
an off-site emergency plan considering the following:
Incidents at the site including fires and/or explosions would likely cause concern among local
population. People will be advised to stay away from the area, and relevant actions shall be followed.
9.1.3 Roles and responsibilities The roles of the various parties that may be involved in the implementation of an off-site plan are
described below:
A) ROLE OF THE POLICE
Protecting life and property and controlling traffic movements.
Controlling bystanders, evacuating the public, identifying the dead and dealing with casualties
and informing relatives of dead or injured.
B) ROLE OF THE FIRE AUTHORITIES
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The control of a fire is normally the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer who would take
over the handling of the fire from the site incident controller on arrival at the site.
Fire authorities having major hazard works in their area should have familiarized themselves with
the location on site of all stores of flammable materials, water and foam supply points and fire-
fighting equipment.
C) ROLE OF THE HEALTH AUTHORITIES
Health authorities, including doctors, surgeons, hospitals, ambulances and so on, have a vital part
to play following a major accident and they should form an integral part of any emergency plan.
D) ROLES OF THE GOVERNMENT SAFETY AUTHORITY
In the event of an accident, local arrangements regarding the role of the factory inspector will
apply.
In the aftermath, factory inspectors may wish to ensure that the affected areas are rehabilitated
safety.
Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996 prescribes
for the constitution of the State Crisis Group as apex body at the State Level to deal with major
chemical accidents and to provide expert guidance for handling major chemical accidents and for
the constitution of District and Local Crisis Groups.
A. Functions of the State Crisis Group
i. Review all district off-site emergency plans in the State with a view to examine its adequacy in
accordance with the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical, Rules and
forward a report to the Central Crisis Group once in three months;
ii. Assist the State Government in the planning, preparedness and mitigation of major chemical
accidents at a site in the State;
iii. Continuously monitor the post-accident situation arising out of a major chemical accident in
the State and forward a report to the Central Crisis Group;
iv. Review the progress report submitted by the District Crisis Groups;
B. Functions of the District Crisis Group
i. Assist the preparation of the district off-site emergency plan;
ii. Review all the on-site emergency plans prepared by the occupier of Major Accident Hazards
installation for the preparation of the district off-site emergency plan;
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iii. Assist the district administration in the management of chemical accidents at a site lying within
the district;
iv. Ensure continuous information flow from the district to the Centre and State Crisis Group
regarding accident situation and mitigation efforts;
v. Forward a report of the chemical accident to the State Crisis Group; and Conduct mock-drill of
a chemical accident at a site each year.
C. Functions of the Local Crisis Group
i. Prepare local emergency plan for the industrial pocket;
ii. Ensure dovetailing of the local emergency plan with the district off-site emergency plan;
iii. Train personnel involved in chemical accident management;
iv. Conduct at least one full scale mock-drill of a chemical accident at a site every six months and
forward a report to the District Crisis Group; and
v. Respond to all public inquiries on the subject.
Recovery Procedures
The recovery procedure will depend on the type of emergency. Recovery plans based on different
emergencies shall be prepared. Recovery procedure shall be followed by engineering section to
restore the essential services.
Emergency Control Team
Key Personnel
The key personnel involved in Emergency (Onsite & Offsite) are given below:
1. Emergency Controller – Plant Head
2. Incident Controller – EHS Manager
3. Security Supervisor
4. Utilities Manager
5. Fire fighter
6. Evacuation members [Emergency Response Team (ERT) Members]
7. First Aid provider
8. Rescue members
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9.1.4 Chain of command during emergency The organizational chart for coordination within the industry as well as the external agencies is given
below:
Chapter 10: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Section 10.1 : Introduction In any typical industry, the manpower involved is always at risk due to various hazards associated with operation
of the plant. This directs a responsibility to the employer for initiating a hazard identification and risk analysis
before taking appropriate necessary measures for worker safety.
Section 10.2 : Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis (HIRA)
S.no HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Severity (1-5)
Likelihood (1-5)
Severity x Likelihood (1-25) (Hazards scoring 1-9 are less serious hazards & 9-25 are very serious hazards & require risk assessment)
Significant (Below 9)/ In-significant (Above 9)
Proposed General Mitigation Measure/ Control
Anybody who sees
emergency requirement/
Emergency Controller
Area In-charge Incident Controller
Gate SecurityDepartment HODSafety Officers
Plant Head
ERT Members
HR Head
Safety
head (EHS
HOD)Engineering
Head
Fire Fighting
Head
Business Head
Managing
Director
Electrical HOD
Utility HOD
Emergency Coordinating
Officer & Its Team
Police &
Traffic Police
Fire Services
Electricity
Authority
Hospital/
Ambulance
Factory
Inspector
District
Administratio
n
OFF SITE EMERGENCY
PLANNING
ON SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING
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1 Fugitive Emissions during loading unloading and processing operations
4 4 16 Significant Regular sprinkling will be done at material handling locations. Bag Filter will be installed at crushing section to prevent emissions from operation. Indoor areas will have channelization to indoor filters. Completely covered storage of finishing product will be done. Personnel involved in material handling operations and areas of dust emission will be given appropriate PPE. Particle size analysis shows that no fine dust below 70 microns. Dust particles above 70 microns will have negligible impact on the health of the people.
2 Fire/Explosion in FuelStorage areas
5 3 15 Significant The fuel storage areas will have necessary fire safety and fire control measures as per norms. Isolated and contained storage will be provided with limited access to only trained personnel. Adequate Safety equipment such as Safety Valves, Leak proof Pumps, Fire proof pumps and motor as per Norms shall be installed. Separate detailed Risk assessment report for on-site and off-site emergency plan shall be prepared by DGFASLI approved consultants.
3 Fire/Explosion in Equipment Area
5 2 10 Leakage of Fuel oil, Unequal mixing ratio(s) of fuel to air and unauthorized material in the equipment are the root causes of the hazard for activities in the furnace area. These shall
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be mitigated by proper procedure and authorization of material to be fed in furnace. Maintenance checks, planned and systematic shut down for maintenance and other verification of pipelines, coils and other insulation shall be done and inspected by floor in-charge and health and safety in-charge. All control measures for firefighting shall be installed and all the aspects of rules and legislations under Explosives Act shall be covered. It is recommended that there are systematic checks and audits of all near misses, accidents and or other maintenance be done. Adequate Safety equipments such as Safety Valves, Leak proof Pumps, Fire proof pumps and motor as per Norms shall be installed. Separate detailed Risk assessment report for on-site and off-site emergency plan shall be prepared by DGFASLI approved consultants.
4 Mechanical/ Physical Hazards like slips and trips and minor accidents due to Machinery
3 4 12 Significant Proper training will be given to all personnel involved in processing operations. PPE as per requirement will be provided. Operating procedures will be developed and given and ensured they are followed.
5 Ergonomic Hazards
2 4 8 Insignificant Regular Safety audits will be carried out to ensure worker health and safety.
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Work involving physical tasks will be carried out under proper supervision. Work involving physical tasks will be mechanized to the maximum extent. PPE will be provided and repetitive tasks will be reduced as much as possible.
Section 10.3 : Action Plan
Action plan for the implementation of OHS standards as per OSHAS/USEPA/NIOSH/ACGIH shall be
followed as given below:
• Occupational health surveillance programme will be done six monthly & and their records are will
be maintained.
• PPE as required by personnel shall be provided and its proper usage ensured.
• At project site in case of emergency First Aid facility will be provided. A room shall be provided
separately with provision of bed and an experienced doctor.
• Health check-up camps will be organized regular basis at company dispensary / nearby locations
for nearby peoples to evaluate exposure of the workers to dust during pre-placement and
periodical medical monitoring.
• Prior to working with chemicals, workers shall be trained on their proper handling & storage and
its MSDS.
• Proper medical facility arrangements will be provided in case of any accidents
• Label Precautions and First Aid facility is provided.
• Emergency plan will be prepared and mock drill of the on-site emergency shall be conducted.
• Employers and employees shall be made aware of the hazardous properties of materials and
machinery in their workplaces, and the degree of hazard each poses.
• Inspection of the industrial activity is being done at least once in year and annually status report
on the compliance with the Rules will be being submitted.
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• Regular internal safety audits will be carried out to ensure worker health and safety and decrease
risks of accidents.
• An Environment, Health and Safety(EHS) Manager will be present and shall handle all the safety
issues related to man, machine & materials.
• Exterior refuge or safe areas include parking lots, open fields or streets which is located away
from the site of the emergency are present and which provide sufficient space to accommodate
the employees.
• Provision of adequate access ways for the movement of equipment and personnel will be done.
Section 10.4 : Personal Protective Equipment The level of risk of exposure to particular chemical will dictate the appropriate level of personal
protective equipment (PPE) required such as side shielded safety spectacles and appropriate gloves,
footwear, face shields, respiratory protection, fire-resistant clothing, or chemical suits.
Respirators: A complete respiratory protection program has been instituted. It includes
evaluations of workers’ abilities to perform tasks while wearing CPC, Regular training of
personnel, Fit testing, Periodic environmental monitoring, Regular maintenance, inspection,
and cleaning.
Clothing: Workers wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Skin Protection: Workers wear solvent resistant gloves and clothing.
Eye Protection: Workers wear splash proof chemical goggles and face shield when working
with liquid, unless full face piece respiratory protection is worn.
Eyewash facility and a safety shower: Common work places are equipped with Eyewash facility
and a safety shower.
Section 10.5 : Worker health checkup plan MMPL is committed to take care of the health of its employees. Company will be conducting pre-
employment and post-employment medical tests for it employees besides various educative and
awareness programs on health and safety. A full time medical assistance center is always available to
its employees to carry out any first aids.
Pre-Employment Tests: Any employee who joins the Plant goes under company prescribed pre-
employment medical examination tests from a MBBS qualified doctor. The medical fitness reports
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are required to be submitted on or before joining the organization. If some new employee reports
for his/her joining without Medical Examination and fitness report; he/she will not be allowed to join
until Medical Examination and fitness report is produced to HR department. Such incident will also
be reported to HR Head.
Annual / Bi-annual Medical Tests: Annual / Bi-annual Medical tests are conducted in the months of
January and July respectively. All those employees who are exposed to hazardous raw materials /
processes, are examined twice a year.
Apart from the employees of above mentioned departments, employees of other departments are
also covered for medical examination if they are also exposed to hazardous process due to any
reason. The cost of pre-employment and during employment medical examination is borne by
company.
Exposure of workers to Raw Materials and safety Measures:
All our concerned employees are given shop floor and classroom awareness training on safety at
workplace. The MSDS data of raw materials is also shared with them for their knowledge and
awareness. This detailed data is also made available in medical centre for every body’s information.
Following is the list of Medical Tests / occupational health surveillance program for employees.
LIST OF MEDICAL TESTS Existing Practice Proposed Practice
S.N. Pre-Employment Medical Tests
Post-Employment Medical Tests Post-Employment Medical Tests
Annual Medical Tests
(January- February every year)
Bi-Annual Medical Tests
(July-August)
1. Physical Examination:
1. Chest Examination
2. Weight 3. Height 4. Pulse 5. B.P.
Physical Examination:
1. Chest Examination
2. Weight 3. Height 4. Pulse 5. B.P.
Physical Examination
1. Chest Examination
2. Weight 3. Height 4. Pulse 5. B.P.
Continue
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2 Urine Routine Examination
-Physical Examination
-Macroscopic Examination
Urine Routine Examination
-Physical Examination
-Macroscopic Examination
N.A.
Continue
3 Stool Routine Examination
-Macroscopic Examination -Microscopic Examination
N.A.
N.A.
Continue
4 Haematology
-Haemoglobin
-TLC
-DLC
-Polymorphs
-Lymphocytes
-Eosinophils
-Monocytes
-ESR (Wintrobe)
Haematology
-Haemoglobin
-TLC
-DLC
-Polymorphs
-Lymphocytes
-Eosinophils
-Monocytes
-ESR (Wintrobe)
N.A Continue
5 Liver Function Tests (LFT)(For those workers only directly exposed to chemicals)
Liver Function Tests (LFT) (For those workers only directly exposed to chemicals)
N.A. Continue
(For all the workers)
6 Chest X-pay P.A. View Chest X-pay P.A. View N.A Continue
7 Vision test for near & far Vision test for near & far Vision test for near & far Continue
8 Blood Sugar Blood Sugar N.A. Continue
9 ECG ECG N.A. Continue
10 Blood Group Blood Group N.A. Continue
11 Ultrasound (Abdomen) N.A N.A. Continue
12 Spirometry Test Spirometry Test N.A. Continue
12 Colour Blindness Test Colour Blindness Test Colour Blindness Test Continue
Section 10.6 : Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Management Policy Management Policy
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Through the company policies, the company management shall commit itself to the following
objectives.
Meet all the relevant laws, regulations and international agreements
Conduct its activities safely, protecting the health of all employees and the products users
Reduce the adverse environmental impacts to a practicable minimum at an acceptable cost to
the company and society
Encourage continuous improvement in safety, health and environment performance.
Chapter 11: GREEN BELT/ GREEN COVER PLAN Out of the total 10 ha of the entire Silica Sand Beneficiation Plant approximately 5.18 ha of the land
shall be developed under Green belt and Plantation. Out of this 5.18 ha, 3.09 ha is the open area, in
which plantation shall be done and 2.07 ha shall be developed as green belt around the beneficiation
plant. Number of trees planted per hectare depends upon the spacing of lines in a plantation and
spacing of lines within a line. It also depends upon the type of species chosen for the plantation. Total
3779 tree species shall be planted, out of which 3113 Trees shall be planted within the project site
and 666 trees shall be planted along the approach road as avenue plantation.
The areas in and around the plant shall be planted with fast growing, tall, native and pollution tolerant
species. Green belt plays a major role in combating the pollution. Beneficiation plant shall be mainly
generating dust followed by some amount of SOx , NOx, etc. generated due to burning of fuels. Hence
the species tolerant to the specific air pollutants shall be given preference.
Section 11.1 : Objective of Plantation Mitigate Dust Pollution
Control Fugitive Emission
Control Noise Pollution
Improve the Landscape and Local Ecosystem
Aesthetics
Control Soil Erosion
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Section 11.2 : Green Belt Development Plan The layout of the plant is given on the next page which shows the dedicated area for development of
green belt in proposed project.
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Plantation of Trees, Shrubs and Ornamental plants shall be carried out in following way:
Chart showing breakup of Area for Plantation: -
1. Avenue Plantation: It shall be done on the either side of the approach road to the beneficiation
plant. This will help in restoring the polluted environment, improve the landscape, provide clean air
and shade to the passer by. The length of approach road to the beneficiation plant is approximately
1 Km. Single row of trees shall be planted on both the sides at a spacing of 3m. Hence the total no of
trees proposed to be planted shall be around 1000. List of trees for the Avenue plantation is given
below:
S.No. Botanical Name Common Name
Tree Characteristics No. of Trees
1 Alstonia scholaris Devil Tree tolerant to Dust and Smoke, Noise reduction
70
2 Terminalia arjuna Arjun tolerant to Dust and Smoke, Noise reduction
75
3 Albizzia lebbek Siris suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions) tolerant to Dust and Smoke, Shade Giver Dwarf Trees (3-5m tall)
60
4 Plumeria rubra Frangipani Dwarf Trees (3-5m tall), 78
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5 Melia azedarach Bakain Medium size Trees (6-10 m tall), suitable for Windbreaks
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6 Azadirachta indica
Neem Trees for Noise reduction, suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions)
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7 Dalbergia sissoo Sheesham suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions), shade giver
85
8 Mangifera indica Mango Trees for Noise reduction, shade giver 80
9 Tamarindus indica
Imli suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions)
70
Total 666
2. Curtain Plantation: Green belt shall be developed along the outer periphery. Along the periphery
there shall be two rows of planted trees, the outer row shall be of tall, medium sized, noise tolerant
and shade giver trees and inner row shall comprise the dwarf, dust tolerant, pollutant (SOx and NOx
) tolerant trees. Each row shall be at 3m and distance within the trees shall also be 4m. Since on one
side width of the area is app 12m and other side it is around 33 m, after planting two rows of trees,
left over area shall be planted with the shrubs and green hedges. Approximately 1741 trees shall be
planted as curtain plantation. List of trees to be planted as curtain plantation is given below:
S.No. Botanical Name Common Name Tree Characteristics No. of Trees
Along the Periphery (Row I)
1 Alstonia scholaris Devil Tree tolerant to Dust and Smoke, Noise reduction 120
2 Ficus benjamina Weeping Fig Trees tolerant to Dust and Smoke 150
3 Madhuca longifolia Mahua tolerant to Dust and Smoke, Noise reduction 140
4 Terminalia arjuna Arjun tolerant to Dust and Smoke, Noise reduction
155
5 Albizzia lebbek Siris suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions) tolerant to Dust and Smoke, Shade Giver Dwarf Trees (3-5m tall)
135
6 Plumeria rubra Frangipani Dwarf Trees (3-5m tall) 171
Along the Periphery (Row II)
7 Butea monosperma Fame of the forest tolerant to Dust and Smoke, suitable for Windbreaks
110
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8 Melia azedarach Indian lilac Medium size Tree (6-10 m tall), suitable for Windbreaks
105
9 Azadirachta indica Neem Noise reduction, suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions)
130
10 Dalbergia sissoo Sheesham suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions), shade giver
125
11 Syzygium Cumini Jamun suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions)
90
12 Grevellia robusta Silver Oak suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions)
80
13 Mangifera indica Mango Trees for Noise reduction, shade giver 120
14 Tamarindus indica Imli suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions)
110
Total 1741
3. Lung Plantation: Lung plantation shall be carried out at free and empty spaces within the
beneficiation plant, near the storage area, around the office block, etc. With a spacing between lines
of 5m and a spacing within the lines of 4 mtr, approximately 444 trees per hectare can be planted.
Therefore, in the area of 3.09 ha, app 1372 trees can be planted. List of trees is given below:
S.No. Botanical Name Common Name Tree Characteristics No. of Trees
1 Albizia lebbeck Siris suitable for Windbreaks (for Dry and Arid Regions) Trees tolerant to Dust and Smoke, Shade Giver Dwarf Trees (3-5m tall)
250
2 Plumeria rubra Frangipani Dwarf Trees (3-5m tall), 432
3 Alstonia scholaris Devil Tree tolerant to Dust and Smoke, Noise reduction
343
4 Ficus benjamina Weeping Fig tolerant to Dust and Smoke 347
Total 1372
4. Ornamental Plantation: Flowering Plants, shrubs shall be planted within the site, around the blocks,
in the lawns to improve the landscape. List of shrubs and Ornamental plants are given below:
List of Shrubs
S.No. Botanical Name Common Name
Shrubs (Basic Plantation)
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1 Bougainvillea sp Bougainvillea
2 Cassia biflora Desert Cassia
3 Ficus panda Golden ficus
4 Tabernaemontana divaricata Chandni/ Crape Jasmine
5 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Hibiscus
6 Thevetia peruviana Kaner
Shrubs (Barriers)
7 Duranata goldiana Golden duranta
8 Murraya paniculata Orange jasmine Total trees planted = 3779
Total trees under avenue plantation = 666
Total trees under lung and curtain plantation= 3113
Year Wise Plantation Details
Plantation type Ist Year IInd Year IIIrd Year Total No of Trees Expenditure (@
Rs 150 Rs per
plant)
Avenue
Plantation
222 222 222 666 Rs 99,900
Lung Plantation 457 457 458 1372 Rs 205,800
Curtain Plantation
Row I 871 - - 871 Rs 130,650
Row II - 435 435 870 Rs 130,650
Cost of
protection,
maintainance,
replacement etc
Rs 433,000
Total 1550 1114 1115 3779 Rs 10,00,000
Approximately, 10.0 Lakh shall be the cost of plantation (Trees, shrubs, etc.) in three years.
Chapter 12: CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY As mentioned earlier, the scale of operations are too small to produce significant impact excepting
providing employment to a few local residents. However, under corporate social responsibility,
welfare activities will be taken up. The social welfare activities will include assistance in-
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Community Medical assistance;
Imparting vocational training to unskilled persons to make them skilled workers.;
In Animal husbandry in coordination with village Panchayat
In rural water supply wherever required;
In agricultural improvement activity;
Assistance to primary school of nearby villages in consultation with Panchayat
Assistance to Panchayats in utilizing other government programs/schemes.
Section 12.1 : Medical Assistance
Assistance will be provided in organizing health camps around the year for nearby villages including
the workers of the unit
Section 12.2 : Education/ Training of Personnel
To improve the educational activities in the area, following assistance will be provided.
Repair/Rebuilding of village school of nearest village in consultation with concerned
Panchayat;
Institution of scholarships and prizes;
Encouraging pre-primary schools education; and
Supporting adult education programs.
In order to improve the skill and self-employment of locals, assistance will be provided in following
promotional activities may be taken up.
Tailoring/embroidery classes for women; and
Improvement of skills of the workers to make them employable
Orientation programs for self-employment in collaboration with District Industries Centre and
Rural Development Agencies.
Section 12.3 : Agricultural Improvement
The locals in the area will be benefited by following social programme.
Organizing, with the help of Agricultural Department, training programs for farmers in
relevant areas such as animal husbandry, dairy development, modern cultivation, scientific
storage of grain, water conservation etc., the theme will be selected in consultation with
community;
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Section 12.4 : Assistance in Utilizing Government Programs Collecting and disseminating information pertaining to various government schemes and providing
guidance and assistance to eligible persons for making good use of these schemes e.g. getting loans
for setting up small units in consultation with concerned Panchayat.
12.4.1 Some of other CSR activities • Assistance in Infrastructure development like village access road etc
• Better mobility – It has been found that villagers have severe mobility problem. The project will
extend all the help with the help of local Government to improve the mobility for starting bus
services, ambulance services etc
• Electrification – Assistance in rural electrification with Government help and extending
assistance in installation of solar lights in the nearby village.
• Promotion of efficient Chula to the villagers or LPG Chula / gas Gordon.
• Safe drinking water –
– Installation/ Repair of Hand Pumps/ Tube Wells
– Water quality monitoring of wells and tube wells
– educate people regarding proper use of drinking water
• Water conservation
• Development/construction of Water Tank/Ponds
• Rain water- harvesting scheme
• Awareness programme for maintenance of the above facilities for availability of Health Care
Organising health awareness Camps on
• TB and Leprosy
• Awareness for eradicating like Social evils alcohol, smoking, drug abuse etc.
• Assistance in Child and Mother care, Diet and Nutrition.
• Blood donation camps.
• Diabetics detection & Hypertension Camps
• Family Welfare
• Senior Citizen Health Care programme
• Medical facilities available at the project will be extended to the villagers in emergency
• Environment
– Awareness programme on environment
– Plantation of saplings producing fruit and Green belt Development.
– Aforestation, Social Forestry, Check Dams, Park.
– Development Social Empowerment
– Development of jobs related to agro product i.e. Diary/Poultry/farming and others.
Cost on CSR & CREP (Social Welfare) will be Rs 22 Lac as capital investment & Rs 7 Lac as recurring.
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Section 12.5 : Proposed CSR Budget Sr.No
.
Description Capital Amount (Rupees
In Lakh)
Recurring Amount
(Rupees In Lakh)
1. Assistance to Primary health center &
organization of medical health checkup camp
2.00 1.00
2 Assistance to local school, scholarship to
students
2.00 1.00
3 Vocational training to persons for income
generation
1.50 0.50
4 Assistance to villagers towards improvement
of agriculture
2.50 1.00
5 Sanitations and drinking water facilities 2.50 -
6 Improvement of roads especially leading to
habitat by metallifying wherever required
under infrastructure improvement
20.00 3.00
7 Awareness for eradicating like Social evils
alcohol, smoking, drug abuse and
improvement of environment etc.
- 1.00
8 Assistance in rural electrification with
Government help and extending assistance in
installation of solar lights in the nearby village.
2.50 1.00
9. Assistance during sports day, national
holidays/festivals etc.
- 0.50
10 Extensive sprinkling for roads used often and
near habitat
3 4
11. Mist dust suppression systems near nearby
habitat as per need
2 0.5
Total Rs. 38.00 Lakh Rs 13.5.00 Lakh
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Chapter 13: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL AND INFRASTRUCTURE
A full-fledged environmental cell with qualified and experienced personnel established at the
company’s beneficiation plant, which is located close by, will supervise and implement the
environmental issues. This environmental cell is supported by a fully equipped laboratory to carry out
the analysis. The proposed organization of the environmental cell should have manpower on regular
basis.
Section 13.1 : ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL DETAILS
Environmental data shall be monitored initially by using an outside agency. Environmental Monitoring
System & Methodology: Based on the results of improvements of adversity in the environmental
parameters, monitoring schedules and duration will be restricted, if necessary, after consulting with
SPCB and MoEF&CC.
Section 13.2 : FUNCTIONS OF THE MONITORING CELL
To carry out environmental monitoring at site for various environmental parameters as required
either departmentally or through outside agencies.
To observe the environmental control measures to be implemented.
To keep a watch on the flow patterns of drainage and surveillance on the efficiency of water
management system.
To study the effects of project activities on the environment.
To ensure implementation of plantation programme. Regular monitoring of survival rate of plants
should also be carried out to achieve the desired result.
To keep records of monitoring etc. in a systematic way, so as to facilitate easy access, when needed by
statutory agencies, etc.
Conducting environmental studies and reporting to SPCB.
To interact and liaise with State and Central Government Departments.
To ensure the availability of the necessary spares for the pollution control equipment all the time so as
to keep the pollutants of the environment within the stipulated limits.
To identify the source of pollution and to take immediate action to prevent further pollution.
Conducting safety audits and programmes to create safety awareness in workers/ staff.
Conducting regular health audits to detect any health problems promptly to the workers/ staff. This
will reduce occupational health problems.
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Carrying out socio-economic study once in three years in the surrounding areas to find out the benefits
derived by the society due to the project and to fulfill the deficiency, if any, immediately.
Chapter 14: ADDITONAL MITIGATION MEASURES & PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION/ERECTION PHASE
Section 14.1 : Air Environment To minimize the impact during construction phase following measures shall be taken:
Water sprinkling shall be done at the location where dust generation is anticipated.
To minimize the occupational health hazard, proper mask shall be provided to the workers
who are engaged in dust generation activity.
The details of health and safety have been discussed in chapter-7.
Section 14.2 : Water Environment During installation phase of the project the services required like sewage facilities will be arranged
on a temporary basis and the same will be maintained without any adverse impact on the
environment. Water shall be arranged though tankers.
During the installation period, runoff from site shall not be allowed to stand (water logging) or enter
the roadside or nearby drain. Adequate measures shall be taken to collect such run off and either
shall be reused or disposed off at the designated waste disposal location. Approx. 3 KLD of waste
water from 50 labours will be generated and would be treated in Bio-Toilets followed by soak pit/
septic tank
Section 14.3 : Noise Environment During the installation stage for proposed unit, expected noise levels shall be in the range of 80-100
dB, which will decrease with increase in distance. Hence all the activities shall be carried out during
the daytime. There will be some noise generation due to movement of vehicles carrying materials
during installation phase and as this is only a temporary phenomenon it can be managed by properly
regulating the movement of vehicular traffic so that the ambient air quality with respect to noise is
not adversely affected. To prevent any occupational hazard, earmuffs / earplugs shall be given to the
workers working around or operating plant/machinery emitting high noise levels. Use of plant or
machinery shall be strictly prohibited during night hour. Careful planning of machinery operation and
scheduling of operations shall be done to minimize such impact.
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Section 14.4 : Solid Waste Management Approx. 6 kg/day of municipal solid waste will be generated and shall be disposed off to MSW vendor.
All proper safety measures shall be adopted by the workers handling the waste. Waste will be
segregated and containers and other non-biodegradable waste shall be given to recycler.
Chapter 15: SUMMARY OF EMP The cost estimates presented in this section are for the recommendations made these cost estimates
give only the indication of the likely cost. The estimated environmental cost of the project is as follows
and estimated to be Rs. 114.50 Lakh. A full- fledged environmental cell will comply with the all the
environmental monitoring jobs as given earlier
COST OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES (IN LAKH INR)
S. No. Particular Capital (in INR Lakhs)
Recurring (in INR Lakhs)
1. Plantation & Conservation of (Sc. -I) Species
Plantation of saplings including maintenance
10.0 3.5
Fencing including the protective fencing around the dust generating equipment
7.0 1.0
Identification & Protection of roosting
0.5 0.25
Raising of grasses and shrubs
1.0 0.5
Awareness activities 1.0 0.5
Surveillance activities 1.0 0.5
2 Air Pollution Control Management 55.0 8.5
3 Waste Water Treatment 205.0 29.0
4 Noise Pollution Control 2.0 0.75
5 Solid Waste Management 10.0 10.5
6 Rain water harvesting 5.0 1.5
7 Environmental Monitoring(s) as per programme in EIA Report
2.0 4.0
8 Budget on OH&S Management 5.0 1.5
9 Budget on Risk related & other safety Management
5.0 2.0
10 EMP Expenditure for installation phase (to be done for the period of installation only)
15.0 3.0
11 Expenditure on Green Belt Developmental related activities
10.0 2.5
Total 334.5 69.5
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