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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR PROPOSED

MANUFACTURING OF SYNTHETIC ORGANIC RESIN AND ACRYLIC BASE EMULSION

BY

M/s. MARUTI POLYMERS

Plot No.423/1, Opp. Kartvya Farm, and Village: Ravdapura, Taluka: Samarkha,

District: Anand, State:Gujarat

Conducted & PreparedBy

GREEN CIRCLE, INC.

Integrated HSEQR Consulting Engineers, Scientists & Trainers An ISO: 9001, NABL/ISO: 17025, ISO14001, OHSAS: 18001 Certified Organization

CORPORATE OFFICE: Green Empire (Anupushpam), Beside Canara Bank, Nr. Yash Complex, Above Axis Bank, Gotri Main Road,

VADODARA – 390 021, (Gujarat), India

E-mail: [email protected]:

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EIA Report For proposed manufacturing of Synthetic Organic Resin and Acrylic Base Emulsion

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(a) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

WE EXPRESS OUR SINCERE THANKS TO MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEES OF M/s MARUTI

POLYMERS at Plot no. 423/1, Opposite Kartvya Farm, Village Ravdapura, Taluka Samarkha,

District Anand, State Gujarat. FOR THEIR CO-OPERATION & UNSTINTED HELP WITHOUT

WHICH THE EIA REPORT FOR PROPOSED PROJECT “MANUFACTURING OF SYNTHETIC

ORGANIC RESIN AND ACRYLIC BASE EMULSION” COULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE.

THE COURTESY EXTENDED TO OUR TEAM IS HIGHLYAPPRECIATED.

DISCLAIMER

The consulting services conducted by Green Circle, Inc. (the “Company”) were performed using

generally accepted guidelines, standards, and/or practices, which the Company considers reliable.

Although the Company performed its consulting services pursuant to reliable and generally

accepted practices in the industry, the Company does not guarantee or provide any representations

or warranties with respect to Client’s use, interpretation or application of the findings, conclusions,

and/or suggestions of the consulting services provided by the Company. Moreover, the findings,

conclusions, and the suggestions resulting from the consulting service are based upon certain

assumptions, information, documents, and procedures provided by the Customer. AS SUCH, IN

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SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE

WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOST REVENUE OR PROFITS OF

THE CUSTOMER OR ITS CUSTOMERS, AGENTS AND DISTRIBUTORS, RESULTING FROM,

ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THECOMPANY.

The Customer agrees that the Company shall have no liability for damages, which may result from

Client’s use, interpretation or application of the consulting services provided by the Company.

Client’s logo has been used for report purpose only.


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GREEN CIRCLE, INC.

Integrated HSEQR Consulting Engineers, Scientists & Trainers

(MoEF Recognized Environment Laboratory)

(An ISO: 9001, 14001, OHSAS: 18001 Certified Organization & GPCB approved Environment Auditor –

Schedule II)

EIA Certificate

This is to certify that M/s. Green Circle, Inc. Vadodara has

conducted EIA study for “Manufacturing Of

SyntheticOrganic Resin and Acrylic Base Emuslsion” at

Plot no.423/1, Opposite Kartvya Farm, VillageRavdapura

Taluka Samarkha, District Anand, State Gujarat

period of March 2018 to May 2018.

the

For: Green CircleInc;

Mr. Pradeep Joshi Group

Group President &CEO


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INDEX

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... 9 Description of the Environment ............................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ......................................................................... 23 CHAPTER2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................... 35 CHAPTER 3. DESCRIPTION OFENVIRONMENT .............................................................................. 61 CHAPTER 4. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTSAND ...................................................... 122 MITIGATIONMEASURES .................................................................................................................. 122 CHAPTER 5. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES .................................................................................. 142 CHAPTER 6. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN .................................................................... 144 CHAPTER7. ADDITIONAL STUDIES ............................................................................................ 148 CHAPTER8.PROJECTBENEFITS ..................................................................................................... 210 CHAPTER9. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................................... 212 CHAPTER 10. CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................... 236 CHAPTER11. DECLARATION BYEXPERTS .................................................................................... 237


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List of Annexure

Annexure: 1 Land Document

Annexure: 2 ToR Letter

Annexure: 3 Water NOC

Annexure: 4 Plan Layout

Annexure: 5 PESO Certificate

Annexure: 6 Toposheet

Annexure: 7 MSDS


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

(i) Introduction

M/s. Maruti Polymers is situated at plot no. 423/1, opposite Kartvya Farm, village Ravdapura,

District Anand and State Gujarat. In proposed project they have decided to manufacture synthetic

organic resin and acrylic based emulsions. Alkyd resin and Acrylic emulsion are used in manufacturing

of paints for commercial and decorative purpose.

(ii) Project Proponent

M/s. Maruti Polymers is promoted by Mr. Soham Patel & Mr. Mayur Patel are young,

dynamic, energetic and believer in Digitalization work and world, who have two years of experience in

chemicalindustry.

Type of Project

The project is neither an interlinked project nor an interdependent project. It is the proposed

manufacturing unit of Synthetic Organic Resin & Acrylic Base Emulsion. The project falls under

category ‘A’, section 5(f) “Synthetic organic chemical industry” of EIA notification 2006 and subsequent

amendments.

Location of the Project Site

M/s. Maruti Polymers is situated at plot no. 423/1, Opposite Kartvya Farm, Village

Ravdapura, District Anand, and State Gujarat. The proposed project at inter section of latitude

22°35'41.21"N and longitude 72°57'37.34"E.

The site is well connected with road and railway, nearest city Ravdapura located at distance

ofm (0.3 Km), North and the nearest water body is Mahi River at distance of 1.05 Km. Nearest Railway

station Anand Junction is located at 3.70 Km, South. There is no reserved forest, national park, eco

sensitive areas in surrounding 10 km radius. The detail related to the proposed project is discussed in

the upcomingsection.

Nature and size of the project

Presently total 9 products are proposed with production capacity of 480 MT/M. The unit

proposes to manufacture Acrylic Based Emulsion (Styrene acrylic emulsion, Pure acrylic emulsion and

Vinyl acrylic emulsion) of 250 MT/M, Alkyd Resin (Soya long oil, D.C.O long oil, D.C.O rosinated and

Linseed long oil) of 200 MT/M and Amino Resin (Melamine formaldehyde) of 30 MT/M. Also, the

company has applied for PESO Certificate for the storage of chemicals.


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Water Requirement

The source of water for the proposed project will meet through Ravdapura gram panchayat.

The total water requirement for the proposed project will be 11.03 KLD. The total wastewater

generation from industrial process will be 1.31 KLD, while 0.324 KLD domestic effluents will be

generated.

Waste Water Generation and Treatment

Total waste water generation from the industry will be 1.31 KLD which will be evaporated by

Evaporator & 0.324 KLD of domestic waste water will be generated and disposed off in the septic tank.

Electricity

Electricity shall be obtained from MGVCL. The power demand for the proposed project will be 60

HP. DG set of 40 HP will be used as power back-uponly.

Fuel Requirement & Stack details

Coal Pellets (60kg/hr) will be used as fuel for Boiler (200 kg/hr) & Diesel (8 L /hr) will be used

as fuel for D.G. Set. Stack of adequate height will be provided to Boiler & D.G set.

Manpower Requirement

The project will require 10 workers during the construction phase and 9 employees during operation

phase.

Solid & hazardous waste management

Domestic waste generated will be disposed off through Municipal Corporation. Hazardous

waste like Evaporator residue, Used oil/ Spent Oil, Discarded Container/ drums/Bags etc. will be

generated and sell to the registered recycler/ re-processor or send to TSDF site.

Green Belt Development

Total 404.2 m2 area (33%) will be taken for green cover / lawn development in the

proposed facility. Suitable plant species of local varieties will be planted with adequate spacing and

density for their fast growth andsurvival.



Study Area

The baseline quality of various components of the environment, viz. air, noise, water, and

land, biology, meteorological and socio-economic is assessed within the impact zone of about

10 km around the proposed site. The present report presents the data collected during the

sampling period of three months during pre monsoon season from March’18 to May’18.

Climate of the study area

The climate of the study area varies with hot summer, cold winter and rainfall.

Annual maximum temperature is 44 ºC in the month of May and minimum temperature is 19 ºC

in the month of March. Relative humidity of this region is 82% maximum and 17.5 % minimum.

Seismicity

Study area falls in Zone III in seismic zoning map of India, which is classified as

moderate damage risk zone (Institute of Seismology Research (ISR), Govt. of Gujarat).

Air Environment

AAQM was carried out in 8 locations on 24 hourly average bases as per guidelines of

CPCB and NAAQS within 10 km radius of the study area. PM10 and PM2.5 was found in

the range of 57.3 to 79.5 μg/m3 and 26.4 to 36.5 μg/m3 respectively. SO2 found in the

range of 6.3 to 8.7 μg/m3 and NOx 12.0 to 16.7 μg/m3. The PM10& PM2.5 parameters are

found within the NAAQS level. Other parameters like VOCs, Heavy metals, Benzene etc.

were found within permissible limit.

Noise Environment

Noise can be defined as an unwanted sound. A total of 8 locations were identified for

ambient noise monitoring in the study area. The daytime varied from 47.1 dB (A) Leq to

64.8 dB (A) Leq and night time noise varied of 38.0 dB (A) Leq to 54.3 dB (A) Leq. Both

daytime noise and night time noise were found within the limit.



Water Environment

In order to establish the baseline water quality, 8 ground water and 8 surface water

samples were collected and analyzed in the study area. The analysis result of ground

water samples were within drinking water limit as per IS 10500:2012. The surface water

quality is within class D as per classification of water quality criteria.

Soil Quality

Soil samples were collected from 8 locations in the study area and analyzed for physico-

chemical characteristics. Soil quality was found to be normal.

Land Use/Land Cover of the Study Area

Land use pattern of the study area covering 10 km radius includes Crop Land , Urban

Built up, Settlement, Industry, Mixed Built up, Residential Built up, Waste Land,

Plantation, Pond/ Lake, Fallow Land, Wet Land.

Biological Environment

Biological environment includes flora and fauna including aquatic species found in the

study area of 10 km radius. The various animal species in the study area are found,

detailed study is given in BaselineChapter-3.

Socio-economic Environment

Socio-economic data were collected from within 10 km radius of the Project site. These include

22 villages as per census of India 2011. Total population was 409337, out of which male

population is 212371 and female population is 196966 with Sex ratio is 928.7. The total

number of household was 84186. The total literate population was 306891, male literacy

was 173550 and female literacy was 133341 and literacy rate was 75%.

Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures

Air Environment

In order to estimate the ground level concentrations due to the emission from the

proposed project, AERMOD Cloud 5 software has beenemployed.



These predicted ground level concentrations when added to baseline scenario, the

overall scenario levels of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, are observed well within the

permissible limits specified byCPCB.

VOCs and other parameters are observed with below detectable limit, the detail

explanation is mentioned in Baselinechapter-3.

Adequate mitigation measures will be taken to control airpollution.

Noise Environment

The major noise source includes various machines, pumps, motors, DG sets and

vehicular traffic. The noise levels were below the stipulated standards of CPCB for

residential and industrial areas. Periodic maintenance of machinery and vehicles

should be undertaken to reduce the noise impact. Noise suppression measures such

as enclosures, buffers and/or protective measures should be provided (wherever

noise level is more than 75 dB (A)).Employees should be provided with Personal

Protective Equipments like earplugs or earmuffs, wherever required.

Water Environment

The source of water for the project shall be met through Ravdapura Gram

Panchayat water supply. Total water requirement for the proposed project will be

11.03 KLD. 0.41 KLD will be used for domestic purpose, 2.02 KLD for gardening

purpose and 8.6 KLD for industrial purpose. The industrial waste water generated

will be sent to ETP for treatment and it will be evaporated in Evaporator. Domestic

waste water (0.324 KLD) will be disposed off into the septictank.

Land Environment

Total area of the project site is 1225 m2. Large part of plant will be open area and will

be utilized for road, parking, and green belt. A total of 404.2 m2 area has been

earmarked for the green area development. Once the construction activities will be

completed, there will be little impact envisaged due to the operation of the plant.

Development of green belt and other landscape on the project site would enhance

the visual aesthetics of the area.



Biological Environment

The project activity does not require tree cutting during land clearing also, the study

zone does not have any ecologically sensitive location and hence, the plant activities

are not expected to have any impact on the ecology and biodiversity. A total of 404.2

m2 area has been earmarked for greenbelt development, which will help in

development of biodiversity. The indigenous plants shall be planted along with

ornamental trees/shrubs to provide an aesthetic environment within and around the

plant. The maintenance of the greenbelt developed shall be ensured and survival

rate of the plants shall also be studied every halfyearly.

Socio-economic Environment

The proposed project will have some positive impact on the industrial growth in the region. It

is anticipated that during the operation phase, the proposed project will also generate some

indirect employment due to sales / transportation etc. The overall project will have a long

term benefit and hence no mitigation measure is required. However, as per the skills,

preference to local people shall be given in employment. Hence, the proposed project will

have positive impact on the socioeconomicenvironment.

Environmental Monitoring Program

Environmental Monitoring Network is designed for operation phase of the project for

monitoring of various environmental parameters like air, water, noise, soil and ecology etc.

Environmental Management Plan

The EMP presents the project specific guidelines on:

Environmental managementstrategies

Specialized engineering construction procedures in relation to environmental guidelines of thecountry

Spill prevention andcontrol

Management of wastes and hazardouschemicals

Air, water and soil qualityprotection

Noise control

Soil erosion control and slopestabilization

Vegetation, wildlife and habitatprotection

Socio-economic and welfareconsiderations

Risk and disaster management plan

To prepare a checklist for statutorycompliance



Budget allocation for environment managementplan.

Risk Assessment

The Risk assessment study has been conducted for all the operations involved in the project. The

study considers all the hazards associated with all the activities which will be involved. The hazards

leading to possible consequences are summarized in the chapter-7 and the risk mitigation

measures and intended safeguards are specifically mentioned in the chapter-7 in the EIA report.

The risk to personnel, process/operation is considered in the study.

Disaster Management Plan

Disaster Management Plan is prepared for identification of various hazards addressed qualitatively

and included onsite and off-site emergency plan. A Disaster Management Plan is prepared to meet

any grave emergency which can occur due to Natural Disasters such as Floods, Earthquakes, or

due to Man-Made Disasters such as Acts of war and Fires, Power failures. Details of risk

assessment and disaster management plan are given in Chapter 7 of EIA report.

Project Benefits

Growth in the industrial sector creates new opportunities for employment and can also help diversify

the economy.

CSR Activities

Funds will be provided to arrange extracurricular activities for nearbyschools.

School uniforms, notebooks and scholarship will be provided to poorstudents.

Roads passing nearby the plant will bemaintained.

Conclusion

The project proponent will follow all the statutory norms and guidelines as per EPA, 1986 to safe guardenvironment.

Waste water generated from the proposed project will be sent to propose ETP and it will be evaporated in Evaporator. Sewage will be disposed off into Septictank.

Ambient Air Quality of the project site are concerned viz. SPM (PM10 & PM2.5), SO2 and NOx, their concentrations in the ambient air at the proposed site were found within prescribedlimits.

The operational phase noise shall be within industrial premises which will not exceed 75 dB(A).

No significant impact is seen on flora andfauna.

The project will generate employment opportunities during construction stage and also at operational stage. The standard of living of local people due to employment is likely to be better, so we may say that it is positive socio economic impact. The region will get economic boost.



Overall, the project will have positive impact for socio economic and cultural development.



રયચમ ભેવેવસ ભારૂક્ષત ક્ષરભેવસ પ્રટ ન. 423/1, કતસવ્મ પાભસ ની વાભ,ે ગાભ યાલડા યા, ક્ષજલ્રા આનદં, ગજુયાત ખાત ેઆલેર છે. વકૂ્ષચત પ્રજેકટભા ંતેઓએ કૃક્ષક્ષભ ઓગસક્ષનક યેક્ષઝન અન ેએકરયક્ષરક આધારયત ઇભલ્ઝન ફનાલલાનુ ંનક્કી કમુ ંછે. અલ્કાઇડ યેક્ષઝન અન ેએકરયક્ષરક ઇભલ્ઝનન ઉમગ ેેઈન્ટ ના ઉત્ેાદનભા ંથામ છે જે વ્માલવાક્ષમક અન ેવળુબન શેત ુઉમગ કયલાભા ંઆલે છે. પ્રજેકટ પ્રનેંટ ભેવેવસ ભારૂક્ષત ક્ષરભવેસને શ્રી વશભ ટેર અન ેશ્રી ભમયુ ટેર દ્લાયા પ્રભટ કયલાભા ંઆલ ેછે. તેઓ મલુાન, ગક્ષતળીર અન ેઉર્જસવબય છે જે રડક્ષજટર ક્ષલશ્લ અને કામસ ભા ંક્ષલશ્લાવ યાખે છે. તેઓ ને કેક્ષભકર ઇંડસ્ટ્રી ભા ંફે લસ ન અનબુલ છે. પ્રજેક્ટન પ્રકાય આ પ્રજેકટ એકફીર્જ વાથ ેવકંેામેર પ્રજેકટ નથી, અને એક યસ્ટ્ટ્યાલરંફી પ્રજેકટ છે. તે ક્ષવન્થેટીક ઓગસક્ષનક કેક્ષભકલ્વ ઉત્ેાદનન એકભ છે. આ પ્રજેકટ ઇઆઈએ વચૂના 2006 અન ેછીના વધુાયા શેઠ ‘એ’ કેટેગયી કરભ 5(એપ) ના “ક્ષવન્થેટીક ઓગસક્ષનક કેક્ષભકર” આલ ેછે. પ્રજેકટ ની કકભત વકૂ્ષચત પ્રજેકટ પ્રલકૃ્ષત ભાટે કુર પ્રજેકટ ખચસ અંદાજે રૂક્ષમા 1.5-2 કયડ છે. પ્રજેક્ટનુ ંસ્ટ્્થાન વકૂ્ષચત પ્રજેકટ વાઇટ પ્રટ ન. 423/1, કતસવ્મ પાભસ ની વાભ,ે ગાભ યાલડાેુયા, ક્ષજલ્રા આનદં, ગજુયાત ય ક્ષસ્ટ્્થત થમેર છે. વાઇટ કઓડડડનટેવ 22°35'41.21"N,72°57'37.34"Eછે. આ વાઇટ યડ અન ેયેર નેટલકસ દ્લાયા વાયી યીત ેજડામેર છે. નજીકનુ ંયેલ્લ ેસ્ટ્ટળેન આનદં જકં્ળન (3.70 રકરભીટય S),અન ેનજીકનુ ંએયટસ લડદયા એયટસ (46.9 રકભી) છે. વકૂ્ષચત ઉત્ેાદન િેભતા ભેવેવસ ભારૂક્ષત ક્ષરભવેસ દ્લાયા ક્ષવન્થેટીક ઓગસક્ષનક યેક્ષઝન અન ેએકરયક્ષરક ઇભલ્ઝન ઉત્ેાદન ભાટે ન પ્રસ્ટ્્તાલ ભકૂ્મ છે. શાર ભા ંપ્રસ્ટ્્તાક્ષલત 9 ઉત્ેાદન છે જેની ઉત્ેાદન િેભતા 480 ભેરરક ટન પ્રક્ષત ભાવ છે. પ્રસ્ટ્્તાક્ષલત મકુ્ષનટ ભા ંએકરયક્ષરક ફેઝ્ડ ઇભરળન ની ઉત્ેાદન િેભતા 250 ભેરરક ટન પ્રક્ષત ભાવ,અલ્કાઇડ યેક્ષઝન ની ઉત્ેાદન િેભતા 200 ભેરરક ટન પ્રક્ષત ભાવ અન ેએભીન યેક્ષઝન ની ઉત્ેાદન િેભતા 30 ભેરરક ટન પ્રક્ષત ભાવ યેશળે. કંની એ PESO વડડટરપકેટ (યવામણન વગં્રશ) ભાટે ણ અયજી કયી છે. ેાણીની જરૂરયમાત પ્રસ્ટ્્તાક્ષલત પ્રજેકટ ભાટે ેાણીની જરૂરયમાત યાલડાેુયા ગ્રાભ ેંચામત દ્લાયા ેૂયી ેાડલાભા ંઆલળે. પ્રસ્ટ્્તાક્ષલત પ્રજેકટ ભાટે કુર ેાણીની જરૂરયમાત 11.03 KLD યેશળે. તેભા ંથી કુર ઔધ્મક્ષગક ગદંા ેાણીનુ ંઉત્ન્ન 1.31 KLD થળે અન ેકુર ઘયેરુ દૂક્ષત ેાણીનુ ંઉત્ન્ન 0.324 KLD થળે.



ગદંા ેાણીનુ ંઉત્ન્ન અને વચંારન રગબગ 1.31 KLD ઔધ્મક્ષગક ગદું ેાણી ઉત્ન્ન થળે, જેન પ્રસ્ટ્્તાક્ષલત ETP ભા ંવચંારન થળે. જ્માય ે0.324 KLD ઘયેરુ ગદું

ેાણી ને વેક્ષપ્ટક ટેન્ક ભા ંછડલાભા ંઆલળે.

લીજેી ની જરૂરયમાત

લીજેીન સ્ટ્ટ્િેત MGVCL યેશળે. વકૂ્ષચત પ્રજેકટ ભાટે ની લીજેીની ભાગં 60 HP શળે. ેાલય ફેક-અ ભાટે 40 HP ન DG

વેટ ન ઉમગ કયલાભા ંઆલળે.

ફતણની જરૂરયમાત અને સ્ટ્ટકે ની ક્ષલગત

ફમરય ના ઈંધણ તયીકે કરવા ની ગેીઓ ( 60 kg/hr) લાયલાભા ંઆલળે અન ેDG વેટ ભાટે ડીજર (8 L/hr) ન ઉમગ

કયલાભા ંઆલળે. ફમરય અન ેDG વેટ ભાટે માસપ્ત ઊંચાઈના સ્ટ્ટકે આલાભા ંઆલળે.

ભાનલળક્ષક્ત ની જરૂરયમાત

ફાધંકાભ દયક્ષભમાન 10 કાભદાય ની જરૂરયમાત શળે અને કામસકા દયક્ષભમાન રામકાત અન ેજરૂરયમાત ના આધાય ેઆળય ે9

રક કામસયત થળે.

ઘન અને જખભી કચયાનુ ંવ્મલસ્ટ્્થાન

મ્મકુ્ષનક્ષવર કે યળેન દ્લાયા સ્ટ્્થાક્ષનક કચયાન ક્ષનકાર કયલાભા ંઆલળે. ઇલેયેટય ના અલળે, ઉમગભા ંરેલામેરા તેર/ સ્ટ્ટ્ેેેંટ ઓઇર, લયામેરા કંટેનય /ડ્રમ્વ/ ફેગ્વ લગેય ેજેલા જખભી કચય યેક્ષજસ્ટ્ટડેસ રયવાઇક્રય/યી પ્રવવેયને

લેચી દેલાળે અથલા TSDF વાઇટ ેીઆય ભકરલાભા ંઆલળે.

ગ્રીનફેલ્ટન ક્ષલકાવ

વકૂ્ષચત વકુ્ષલધા કુર 404.2 ચ ભી ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાય (33%) ગ્રીન કલય/ રૉન ક્ષલકાવ ભાટે પાલલાભા ંઆલળે. સ્ટ્્થાક્ષનક ર્જતની મગ્મ છડની પ્રર્જક્ષતમ ઝડેી ક્ષલકાવ અન ેજીલન ટકાલી યાખલા ભાટે માસપ્ત અંતય અન ેઘનતા વાથે લાલેતય કયલાભા ંઆલળે.

માસલયણ નુ ંલણસન

અભ્માવ ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાય

માસલયણના ક્ષલક્ષલધ ઘટકની ેામાની ગણુલત્તા, એરે કે શલા, ેાણી અન ેજભીન, જીલક્ષલજ્ઞાન, શલાભાન ળાસ્ટ્ટ્િે અન ે

વાભાક્ષજક-આથડથક વકૂ્ષચત વાઇટની આવેાવ આળય ે10 રકભી ના અવય ઝનભા ંભલૂ્માકંન કયલાભા ંઆવ્મુ ંછે. શારન

રયટસ ચભાવાની ભવભ ેૂલેના િેણ ભક્ષશના ભાચસ-2018 થી ભ-ે2018 ના વભમ દયક્ષભમાન એકક્ષક્ષત કયેરી ભાક્ષશતી યજૂ કયે છે.

અભ્માવના ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયનુ ંઆફશલા અભ્માવના ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયનુ ંલાતાલયણ ગયભ ઉનાેા, ઠંડા ક્ષળમાેા અન ેલયવાદ વાથ ેફદરામ છે. લાથડક ભશત્તભ તાભાન ભ ે

ભક્ષશનાભા ં44 રડગ્રી વેક્ષલ્વમવ શમ છે અન ેન્મનુત્તભ તાભાન ભાચસ ભક્ષશના ભા ં19 રડગ્રી વેક્ષલ્વમવ શમ છે. આ

ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયભા ંભશત્તભ વાેેિે બેજ 82% અન ેરઘતુ્તભ વાેેિે બેજ 17.5% છે.

ક્ષવસ્ટ્્ભીક્ષવટી (ધયતીકંની)

બાયત બકંૂ ઝનનગ નકળા અનવુાય અભ્માવ ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયન ેઝન-III (ભધ્મભ જખભ ઝન) તયીકે લગીકૃત કયલાભા ંઆલ ેછે.



શલાઈ માસલયણ

આવેાવ ની શલાની ગણુલત્તા નુ ંભક્ષનકરગ અભ્માવ ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયના 10 રકભી ક્ષક્ષજમાના 8 સ્ટ્્થએ CPCB અન ેNAAQS

ભાગસદક્ષળકા ભજુફ વયેયાળ 24 કરાક દીઠ શાથ ધયલાભા ંઆવ્મુ ંશતુ.ં PM10 અને PM2.5 અનકુ્રભે 57.3 થી 79.5 μg/m3 અન ે26.4

થી 36.5 μg/m3 ની યેન્જભા ંશલાનુ ંઅલરકન કયામુ ંશતુ.ં SO2 6.3 થી 8.7 μg/m3 ની યેન્જભા,ં NOx 12.0 થી 16.7 μg/m3 ની યેન્જભા ંશલાનુ ંઅલરકન કયામુ ંશતુ.ં VOC, બાય ેધાતઓુ, ફેંઝીન લગેય ેજેલા અન્મ રયભાણ ભમાસદાની નીચે ભેી આવ્મા શતા. ઘોંઘાટ નુ ંમાસલયણ

ઘોંઘાટ એરે અક્ષનચ્છનીમ અલાજ. અભ્માવના ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયભા ંકુર 8 સ્ટ્્થ ેીઆય અલાજનુ ંક્ષનયીિેણ કયલાભા ંઆવ્મુ ંછે.

રદલવ દયક્ષભમાન 47.1 dB (A) Leq થી 64.8 dB (A) Leq અન ેયાતના વભમ ેઅલાજ 38.0 dB (A) Leq અને 54.3 dB (A) Leq વધુી નોંધામ શત. રદલવના અલાજ અન ેયાક્ષક્ષના વભમ ના અલાજ સ્ટ્્લીકામસ ભમાસદાભા ંભેી આવ્મા શતા. ેાણીનુ ંમાસલયણ

અભ્માવ િેેેિેે ે8 બગૂબસ જ અને 8 વેાટી ના જરના નભનુાઓ એકક કયલાભા ંઆવ્મા અન ેતેનુ ંક્ષલશ્રેણ કયલાભા ંઆવ્મુ ંશતુ.ં બગૂબસ ના ેાણી ના નભનુાઓનુ ંક્ષલશ્રેણ રયણાભ IS 10500:2012 ભજુફ ેીલાના ેાણી ની ભમાસદાભા ંશતુ.ં જ ગણુલત્તા ભાદંડના લગીકયણ ભજુફ D ભા ંછે

જભીન ની ગણુલત્તા અભ્માવ ના િેેેિેભા ં8 સ્ટ્્થાનભાથી ભાટીના નભનુાઓ એકક કયલાભા ંઆવ્મા શતા અન ેબ ક્ષતક-યવાઈક્ષણક રાિેક્ષણકતાઓ ભાટે

ક્ષલશ્રેણ કમુ ંશતુ.ં ભાટીની ગણુલત્તા વાભાન્મ શલાનુ ંર્જણલા ભળમુ ંશતુ.ં અભ્માવ ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયની જભીન ઉમક્ષગતા/ જભીન આલયણ

10 રકભી ક્ષક્ષજમા આલયી રેતા અભ્માવ ના ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયની જભીનભા ંતેાલ/ વયલય, ખેતીની જભીન, ડતય જભીન, ઝાડીની જભીન, ઉધ્મગ, ળેશયી ફાધંકાભ અન ેલવાશત ન વભાલેળ થામ છે.

જૈક્ષલક માસલયણ

10 રકભી ક્ષક્ષજમા અભ્માવ ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયના જૈક્ષલક માસલયણ લનસ્ટ્ટ્ક્ષત અન ેપ્રાણીઓ ઉયાતં જચય પ્રાણીન ણ વભાલેળ

થામ છે. અભ્માવ ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયભા ંક્ષલક્ષલધ પ્રાણીની પ્રર્જક્ષતમ ભેી આલ ેછે, ક્ષલગતલાય અભ્માવ પ્રકયણ-3 ભા ંઆલાભા ંઆવ્મ છે.

વાભાક્ષજક-આથડથક માસલયણ

પ્રજેકટ વાઇટના 10 રકભી ક્ષક્ષજમા અંદયના ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયભા ંવાભાક્ષજક-આથડથક ભાક્ષશતી એકક્ષક્ષત કયલાભા ંઆલી શતી. બાયતના 2011 ની લસ્ટ્્તી ગણતયી ભજુફ 22 ગાભન વભાલળે થામ છે. કુર લસ્ટ્્તી 409337 છે, જેભા ંેુરુની લસ્ટ્્તી 212371 છે અન ે

ભક્ષશરાઓ ની લસ્ટ્્તી 196966 છે અન ેર્જક્ષત અનવુાય ગણુત્તય 928.7 છે. ઘયની કુર વખં્મા 84186 છે. કુર ક્ષવક્ષક્ષત લસ્ટ્્તી 306891 છે. વાિેય ેુરુ 173550 છે અન ેવાિેય સ્ટ્ટ્િેેીઓ 133341 છે અન ેવાિેયતા દય 75% છે.

અેેક્ષક્ષત માસલયક્ષણમ અવય અને ઘટાડા ગરા ંશલાના માસલયણ ય થતી અવય

વકૂ્ષચત મજનાભાથી થતા ંઉત્વજસનના નીચરા સ્ટ્્તય ની વાદં્રતાના અંદાજ ભાટે, એયભડ – ક્રાઉડ 5 વફ્ટલેયન ઉમગ

કયલાભા ંઆવ્મ છે.

આ અનભુાક્ષનત જભીનના સ્ટ્્તયની વાદં્રતા આધાય યેખા (ફેઝરાઈન) દ્રશ્મભા ંઉભેયલાભા ંઆલી ત્માય,ે PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx ના એકંદય દ્રશ્મ સ્ટ્્તય, CPCB દ્લાયા ક્ષનદેક્ષળત કયામેરી ભમાસરદત વીભાની અંદય જલા ભા ંઆવ્મુ ંછે.



VOC અન ેઅન્મ રયભાણ રડટેક્ટબ્ર ક્ષરક્ષભટની નીચે જલાભા ંઆવ્મા છે, ક્ષલગતલાય લણસન પ્રકયણ-3 ભા ંદળાસલલાભા ંઆવ્મુ ંછે.

લામ ુપ્રદૂણને અંકુળભા ંરેલા ભાટે માસપ્ત ઉચાયના ગરા ંરેલાભા ંઆલળે.

અલાજના માસલયણ ેીઆય થતી અવય

અલાજના ભખુ્મ સ્ટ્ટ્િેત તયીકે ક્ષલક્ષલધ કાભગીયીના ભળીન, મ્, ભટય, ડીજી વેટ અન ેલાશન વ્મશલાયના રારપક ન

વભાલેળ થામ. યેશણાક અન ેઔધ્મક્ષગક ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયભા ંઅલાજના સ્ટ્્તય CPCB ના ક્ષનમત ધયણની નીચે શતા. અલાજ ની અવય ઘટાડલા ભાટે ભળીનયી અને લાશનની વભમાતંય ર્જલણી કયલાભા ંઆલળે. ઘોંઘાટ દભન ઉેામ, જેભકે એંક્રઝવસ,

પ્રક્ષતયધક(ફપેવસ) અન/ે અથલા િયણાત્ભક ગરા ંરેલાભા ંઆલળે. (જ્મા ંઅલાજન સ્ટ્્તય 75 dB (A) કયતા ંલધ ુશમ).

કભસચારયઑ ને ઈમયપ્રગ્વ અથલા ઈમય ભફ્વ જેલા િયણાત્ભક વાધન ેૂયા ેાડલાભા ંઆલળે.

ેાણીના માસલયણ ય થતી અવય

પ્રસ્ટ્્તાક્ષલત પ્રજેકટ ભાટે ેાણીની જરૂરયમાત યાલડાેુયા ગ્રાભ ેંચામત દ્લાયા ેૂયી ેાડલાભા ંઆલળે. પ્રસ્ટ્્તાક્ષલત

પ્રજેકટ ભાટે કુર ેાણીની જરૂરયમાત 11.03 KLD યેશળે. તેભા ંથી કુર ઔધ્મક્ષગક ગદંા ેાણીનુ ંઉત્ન્ન 1.31 KLD થળે અન ેકુર

ઘયેરુ દૂક્ષત ેાણીનુ ંઉત્ન્ન 0.324 KLD થળે. રગબગ 1.31 KLD ઔધ્મક્ષગક ગદું ેાણી ઉત્ન્ન થળે, જેન પ્રસ્ટ્્તાક્ષલત ETP

ભા ંવચંારન થળે. જ્માય ે0.324 KLD ઘયેરુ ગદું ેાણી ને વેક્ષપ્ટક ટેન્ક ભા ંછડલાભા ંઆલળે.

જભીન માસલયણ ય થતી અવય

પ્રજેકટ વાઇટ ન કુર ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાય 1225 ચ ભી છે. પ્રાટંન ભટ બાગ ખલુ્ર ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાય યેશળે અન ેતેન ઉમગ યડ,

ેાકડકગ અન ેગ્રીન ફેલ્ટ ભાટે કયલાભા ંઆલળે. ગ્રીન ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયના ક્ષલકાવ ભાટે કુર 404.2 ચ ભી ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાય પાલલાભા ંઆલળે.

એક લખત ફાધંકાભ પ્રલકૃ્ષત ેૂણસ થઈ ર્જમ તે છી, પ્રાટંની કાભગીયીને કાયણે ત્મા ંથડી અવય થળે. પ્રજેકટ વાઇટ ય ગ્રીન

ફેલ્ટ અને અન્મ રેન્ડસ્ટ્્કેન ક્ષલકાવ, ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાય દ્રશ્મ વૌંદમસતા લધાયળે.

જૈક્ષલક માસલયણ ય થતી અવય

પ્રજેકટ પ્રલકૃ્ષત ભા ંજભીન ક્રીમેકયગદયક્ષભમાન લિૃે કાલાની જરૂય નથી, ઉયાતં અભ્માવ ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયભા ંકઈ ણ

ઇકરક્ષજકર વલંેંદનળીર સ્ટ્્થ નથી અન ેતેથી, પ્રાન્ટની પ્રલકૃ્ષતઓથી ઇકરક્ષજ અંદ જૈલ ક્ષલક્ષલધતા ય કઈ અવય

થલાની વબંાલના નથી. કુર 404.2 ચ ભી ક્ષલસ્ટ્્તાયભા ંગ્રીન ફેલ્ટ શળે, જે જૈલ ક્ષલક્ષલધતાના ક્ષલકાવભા ંભદદ કયળે. પ્રાન્ટ ની અંદય અન ેતેના આવેાવ વૌંદમસ કરી લાતાલયણ ેરંુૂ ેાડલા સ્ટ્્લદેળી છડ વળુબન લિૃે/ ઝાડીઓ વાથ ેલાલેતય

કયલાભા ંઆલળે. ક્ષલકક્ષવત ગ્રીન ફેલ્ટની ર્જલણી ખાતયી કયલાભા ંઆલળે અન ેછડના અક્ષસ્ટ્્તત્લના દય ય ણ અડધા લેે અભ્માવ કયલાભા ંઆલળે.

વાભાક્ષજક-આથડથકન માસલયણ આ પ્રસ્ટ્્તાક્ષલત પ્રજેકટ થી િેેેિેના ઔધ્મક્ષગક ક્ષલકાવ ય કેરીક શકાયાત્ભક અવય ડળે. અેેક્ષક્ષત છે કે ઓયેળન

તફક્કા દયક્ષભમાન, વકૂ્ષચત પ્રજેકટ લેચાણ/ રયલશન લગેયેન ેરીધે કેટરીક યિે યજગાયી ઊબી કયળે. એકંદયે પ્રજેકટભા ંરાફંા ગાેાના પામદા થળે. જકે,કુળતા ભજુફ, યજગાય ભાટે સ્ટ્્થાક્ષનક રકની વદંગી કયલાભા ંઆલળે. આથી વકૂ્ષચત

પ્રજેકટ વાભાક્ષજક-આથડથક લાતાલયણ ય વકાયાત્ભક અવય કયળે.

માસલયણીમ ભક્ષનકરગ પ્રગ્રાભ

EMP પ્રજેકટ ય ચક્કવ રદળાક્ષનદેળ યજૂ કય ેછે:

માસલયણીમ વચંારન વ્મશૂયચના



દેળના માસલયણીમ ભાગસદથડળકાના વફંધંભા ંક્ષલક્ષળષ્ટ ઈજનેયી ફાધંકાભ પ્રરક્રમાઓ

ક્ષસ્ટ્ટ્ર (ઢલુ)ં ક્ષનલાયણ અન ેક્ષનમિંેણ

કચયા અન ેજખભી યવામણ નુ ંવચંારન

શલા, ેાણી અન ેજભીનની ગણુલત્તાનુ ંિયણ

અલાજ યનુ ંક્ષનમિંેણ

જભીનના ધલાણનુ ંક્ષનમિંેણ અન ેઢાની ક્ષસ્ટ્્થયતા

લનસ્ટ્ટ્ક્ષત, લન્મ જીલન અને લવલાતનુ ંિયણ

વાભાક્ષજક આથડથક અન ેકલ્માણ ની ફાફત

જખભ અન ેઆક્ષત્ત વ્મલસ્ટ્્થાનની મજના

કાનનૂી ેારન ભાટે એક ચેકક્ષરસ્ટ્ટની તૈમાયી

માસલયણ વ્મલસ્ટ્્થાન મજના ભાટે ફજેટની પાલણી

જખભ આકાયણી (રયસ્ટ્્ક એવેવભેન્ટ)

આ પ્રજેકટભા ંવાભેર તભાભ કાભગીયી ભાટે જખભ આકાયણી શાથ ધયલાભા ંઆલી છે. આ અભ્માવ તભાભ પ્રલકૃ્ષતઓ વાથ ે

વકંેામેરા તભાભ જખભન ધ્માનભા ંરે છે. વબંક્ષલત રયણાભ તયપ દયી યશેરા જખભન પ્રકયણ-7 ભા ંવાયાળં

આેેર છે, અન ેજખભ ઘટાડલાના ગરા ંપ્રકયણ-7 ભા ંEIA યેટસભા ંદળાસલલાભા ંઆલેરા છે. અભ્માવભા ંકભસચાયીઓ,

પ્રરક્રમા/ કાભગીયી ભાટે જખભ ગણલાભા ંઆવ્મ છે.

આક્ષત્ત વચંારન મજના (ડીઝાસ્ટ્ટય ભનેેજભેંટ પ્રાન)

ગણુાત્ભક યીત ેવબંધામેરા ક્ષલક્ષલધ જખભની ઓખ ભાટે આક્ષત્ત વ્મલસ્ટ્્થાન મજના તૈમાય કયલાભા ંઆલી છે, જેભા ંઓન વાઇટ અન ેઓપ વાઇટ કટકટી મજના ન વભાલેળ થામ છે. કુદયતી આક્ષત્તઑ જેલી કે ેૂય, બકંૂ, અથલા ભાનલવથડજત આક્ષત્ત જેલા કે મદુ્ધ અન ેઆગ, ેાલય ક્ષનષ્પતાના કાયણે થઈ ળકે તેલી કઈ ગબંીય કટકટીને શચી લલા ભાટે આક્ષત્ત વ્મલસ્ટ્્થાન મજના તૈમાય કયેર છે. જખભ આકાયણી અન ેઆક્ષત્ત વ્મલસ્ટ્્થાન મજનાની ક્ષલગત EIA

રયટસના પ્રકયણ 7 ભા ંઆલાભા ંઆલી છે.

પ્રજેક્ટના રાબ

ઔધ્મક્ષગક િેેેિેન ક્ષલકાવ યજગાય ભાટે નલી તક ઊબી કયળે અન ેઅથસતિંેભા ંક્ષલક્ષલધતા રાલલા ભાટે ણ ભદદ કયી ળકે છે.

CSR પ્રલકૃ્ષતઓ

નજીકના સ્ટ્્કૂરભા ંલધાયાની પ્રલકૃ્ષતઓની વ્મલસ્ટ્્થા કયલા ભાટે બડંદ ેૂરંુ ેાડલાભા ંઆલળે.

ગયીફ ક્ષલધ્માથીઓન ેળાેાન ગણલેળ, નટફૂક્વ અને ક્ષળષ્મલકૃ્ષત આલાભા ંઆલળે.

ઉધ્મગ (પ્રાન્ટ) નજીક વાય થતા ંયસ્ટ્્તાઓ ર્જલલાભા ંઆલળે.

ક્ષનષ્કસ

પ્રજેકટ પ્રનેંટ EPA, 1986 ભાગસદથડળકા ભજુફ માસલયણ િયણ ભાટે ફધા કાનનૂી ક્ષનમભનુ ંેારન કયળે.



વકૂ્ષચત પ્રજેક્ટભાથી ઉત્ન્ન થમેર ગદું ેાણી ETP ભા ંવચંારન થળે. ક્ષવલેજન વેક્ષપ્ટક ટાકંી ભા ંક્ષનકાર કયલાભા ંઆલળે.

પ્રજેકટ વાઇટની આવેાવની શલાની ગણુલત્તા જેભ કે, SPM (PM 10 & PM 2.5), SO2 અન ેNOx ની વાદં્રતા ક્ષનમત ભમાસદાની અંદય નધલાભા ંઆલી શતી.



CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction

M/s. Maruti Polymers is situated at plot no. 423/1, opposite Kartvya Farm, village

Ravdapura, District Anand, and State Gujarat. In proposed project they have decided to manufacture

synthetic organic resin and acrylic based emulsions. Alkyd resin and Acrylic emulsion are used in

manufacturing of paints for commercial and decorative purpose.

Company’s purpose is to start production activity for range of products to meet the growing

demands of specific market segment with the objective to be the most reliable manufacturer in the

market.

1.2 Purpose of the Study

As per the EIA Notification, 2006, the proposed project comes under category ‘A’ listed at

item 5(f), “Synthetic Organic Resin and Acrylic Base Emulsion”. Due to increase in the threshold limit

(storage of chemicals) as well as the proposed project is situated outside the notified industrial area &

has applied for PESO Certificate for the storage of chemicals. Hence, the proposed project will have to

obtain Environmental Clearance from EAC, MoEF&CC.

In order to obtain the Environmental Clearance from the EAC, MoEF&CC New Delhi, Form

1, Pre- feasibility Report and proposed ToR submitted on dated 7th March 2018 and ToR issued on

dated 8th April 2018. M/s. Maruti Polymers has retained the services of Green Circle, Inc., Vadodara to

undertake Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies for assessing the impact of the proposed

project, industrial development project, on various environmental parameters in the study area and

prepare an Environment Management Plan to mitigate the adverse impacts of the proposed project.

As per the ToR prescribed by MoEF&CC, baseline data has been prepared for one

season i.e. pre monsoon season (March 2018 to June 2018). The study area comprises of the

core zone (project area) and the buffer zone (10 km around the core zone from the periphery).

1.3 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

Identification of Project:

M/s. Maruti Polymers is situated at Plot no. 423/1, Opposite Kartvya Farm, Village

Ravdapura, Taluka Samarkha, District Anand and State Gujarat. Presently total 9 products are

proposed with production capacity of 480 MT/M. The total area covered by the proposed project is

1225 sq.m.



Project Proponent

M/s. Maruti Polymers is promoted by Mr. Soham Patel & Mr. Mayur Patel, are young,

dynamic, energetic and believer in digitalization work and world, who have two years of

experience in chemical industry.

Address for correspondence:

1. Name: Mr. SohamPatel

Designation: Partner

Address: 3, Sthaptya bunglows, Karamsad V.V.Nagar road, Karamsad. Ta & Di- Anand.Pin:388325

Telephone No.:07359205383,

Email:[email protected]

2. Name: Mr. MayurPatel

Designation: Partner

Address: 5, Shyam residency, Karamsad Gana road, Karamsad, Ta & Di-Anand. Pin: 388325

Telephone No.:9428901921,

Email:[email protected]

1.4 Brief Description of the Project and its Importance to Country, Region

1.4.4 Nature and size of the project

Presently total 9 products are proposed with production capacity of 480 MT/M. The unit

propose to manufacture Acrylic Based Emulsion (Styrene acrylic emulsion, pure acrylic emulsion

and Vinyl acrylic emulsion) of 250 MT/M, Alkyd Resin (Soya long oil, D.C.O long oil, D.C.O

rosinated and Linseed long oil) of 200 MT/M and Amino Resin (Melamine formaldehyde) of 30

MT/M. Also, the company have applied for PESO Certificate for the storage ofchemicals.

1.4.2 Project location

M/s. Maruti Polymers is situated at plot no. 423/1, Opposite Kartvya Farm, Village

Ravdapura, District Anand, and State Gujarat. The proposed project at inter section of latitude

22°35'41.21"N and longitude72°57'37.34"E.

The site is well connected with road and railway, nearest city Ravdapura located at

distance of (0.3 Km), North and the nearest water body is Mahi River at distance of 23 Km. Nearest

Railway station Anand Junction is located at 3.70 Km, South. There is no reserved forest, national

park, eco sensitive areas in surrounding 10 km radius. The detail related to the proposed project is

discussed in the upcomingsection.





1.4.3 Importance to Country, region

Project is to be installed to fulfil the requirement of raw materials of Paints (Oil &

Water based). Connectivity is easy as the site is situated between the centre of Ahmedabad

and Vadodara city which also connects to Vapi and Mumbai city which is more demanding area

for paints. So, regionally and nationally it will fullfill the requirement of raw material of paints

with the ease of transport facility.

1.5 Scope and Methodology of thestudy

The scope of the EIA study is based on the generic structure of environmental impact

assessment document as stated in the Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006 (S.O. 1553), Ministry

of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

The scope of the study includes a detailed characteristic of environment in the study area

associated with the proposed development on various environmental components. The proposed

project is currently in the design preparation stage. For the purpose of environmental assessment,

areas within 10 km radius of the project have been studied and the following methodology will be

adopted:

Generation and collection of baseline data for valued environmental components as per the EIAguidelines.

Identification and quantification of significant environmental impacts due to the project and associatedactivities.

Evaluation of impacts due to the proposed activities and preparation of an environmental impactstatement.

Preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) encompassing the strategies for minimizing identified adverse impacts along with the budgetary provisions to be made by the project authorities for implementation of mitigationmeasures.

Delineation of Post Environmental Quality Monitoring Programme (PEQMP) along with organizational set up required for monitoring the effectiveness of mitigationmeasures.



Figure 1.1 Methodology of EIA Study



1.6 Applicable EnvironmentalRegulations

The proposed project will abide and function under the purview of the following Rules, Acts

& Regulations which are formulated by the Govt. of India to protect the environment and

development in a sustainable way:

The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act,1974

The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess, Act,1977

The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act,1981

The Environmental (Protection) Act,1986

Environmental Impact Assessment Notification dated 14th September, 2006 and subsequentamendments.

Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

Solid Waste Management Rules,2016

The MSIHC (Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals) rules 1989 and amendment in2000

Chemical Accident (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules,1996

Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and itsamendments

The Public Liability Insurance Act,1991

The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules 2001 and amendment in2010

1.7 Approved TOR for EIA Study byMoEF&CC

ToR letter issued by MoEF&CC on dated 8th April 2018. The EIA study has been

conducted in- line with the ToR given by MoEF&CC and taking into consideration the

structure of the report given in the EIA Notification 2006. The compliance to the same has

been presented in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1 ToR Compliance Status

Sr No. ToR points Compliance

A Standard Terms of Reference

1 Executive Summary Included in initial pages of EIA report

2 Introduction

i Details of the EIA Consultant including NABET accreditation Attached in initial pages of EIA report




ii

Information about the project proponent

Chapter-1, section 1.3

iii

Importance and benefits of the project Chapter-1, section 1.4, subsection 1.4.3 and chapter 8

3 Project description

i Cost of project and time of completion. Chapter 2, section 2.5

ii Products with capacities for the proposed project. Chapter 2, section 2.8, subsection 2.8.1

iii If expansion project, details of existing products with capacities and whether adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if any.

Not Applicable

iv List of raw materials required and their source along with mode of transportation.

Chapter 2, section 2.10, subsection 2.10.1

v Other chemicals and materials required with quantities and storage capacities Not Applicable

vi Details of Emission, effluents, hazardous waste generation and their management.

Chapter 2, section 2.12

vii Requirement of water, power, with source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, man-power requirement (regular and contract)


viii Process description along with major equipments and machineries, process flow sheet (quantative) from raw material to products to be provided

Chapter 2, section 2.8, subsection 2.8.1 & section 2.9

ix Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems.

x

Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems. c. Copy of all the Environmental Clearance(s) including Amendments thereto obtained for the project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests as per circular dated 30th May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances including Amendments shall be provided. In addition, status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing Iexisting operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMPreport. d. In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance, reasons fornot taking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 1994 and/or EIA Notification 2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate (in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005-2006) obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to the conditions of consents from the SPCB shall besubmitted.

Not Applicable

4 Site Details

i Location of the project site covering village, Taluka/Tehsil, District and State, Justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were considered

Chapter 2, section 2.6 & 2.7 & Chapter 5


ii A toposheet of the study area of radius of 10km and site location on 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet. (including all eco- sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive places)

Annexure VI



iii Details w.r.t. option analysis for selection of site Chapter 5

iv Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of the site. Chapter 2, section 2.6

v Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site. Chapter 2, figure 2.2

vi

Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If located within an Industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of unit within the Industrial area/Estate.


vii Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site.Ifexisting,showphotographsofplantation/greenbelt,in particular.

Chapter 2

viii

Landuse break-up of total land of the project site (identified and acquired), government/ private - agricultural, forest, wasteland, water bodies, settlements, etc shall be included. (not required for industrial area)

Chapter 2, section 2.6 subsection 2.6.2 & Chapter 3 section 3.4

ix A list of major industries with name and type within study area (10km radius) shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area


x Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area shall be included.

Chapter 3, section 3.3 & Section 3.5

xi

Details of Drainage of the project upto 5km radius of study area. If the site is within 1 km radius of any major river, peak and lean season river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data of the past 30 years. Details of Flood Level of the project site and maximum Flood Level of the river shall also be provided. (mega green field projects)

Not Applicable

xii Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition is not complete, stage of the acquisition process and expected time ofcomplete possession of the land.

Land Possession Document attached as an Annexure I

xiii R&R details in respect of land in line with state Government policy.

Not Applicable

5 Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):

i Permission and approval for the use of forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department. (if applicable)

Not Applicable

ii Landuse map based on High resolution satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects involving forest land more than 40 ha)

Not Applicable

iii Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with latest status shall be submitted. Not Applicable

iv

The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.

Not Applicable

v Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government for conservation of Schedule I

Not Applicable


fauna, if any exists in the study area.

vi Copy of application submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife.

Not Applicable

6 Environmental Status



i Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site-specific micrometeorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction andrainfall.

Chapter 3, section 3.8 subsection 3.8.1

ii

AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and other parameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The monitoring stations shall be based CPCB guidelines and take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors includingreserved forests.

Chapter 3, section 3.9, Table 3.4

iii

Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in the NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with - min., max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations should beprovided as an annexure to the EIA Report.

Chapter 3, Table 3.5

iv Surface water quality of nearby River (100m upstream and downstream of discharge point) and other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEF&CC guidelines.

Chapter 3, section 3.11, sub section 3.11.2

v Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF&CC, if yes give details Not Applicable

vi Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included.


vii Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area. Chapter 3, section 3.10

viii Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines. Chapter 3, section 3.12

ix Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for transportation of materials, additional traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangementetc.


x

Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) existing in the study area shall be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species. If Schedule- I fauna are found within the study area, a Wildlife Conservation Plan shall be prepared and furnished.


xi Socio-economic status of the study area. Chapter 3, section 3.14

7 Impact and Environment Management Plan

i

Assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. In case the project is located on a hilly terrain, the AQIP Modelling shall be done using inputs of the specific terrain characteristics for determining the potential impacts of the project on the AAQ. Cumulative impact of all sources of emissions (including transportation) on the AAQ of the area shall be assessed. Details of the model used and the input data used for modelling shall also be provided. The air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location of project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any.



ii Water Quality modelling - in case of discharge in water body Not Applicable

iii

Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment hall be assessed and provided. In this regard, options for transport of raw materials and finished products and wastes (large quantities) by rail or rail-cum road transport or conveyor cum-rail transport shall be examined.




iv

A note on treatment of wastewater from different plant operations, extent recycled and reused for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and treated effluent to meet the prescribed standards of discharge under E(P) Rules.

Chapter 2, section 2.12 subsection 2.12.2

v Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet standards


vi

Measures for fugitive emission control Chapter 9, section 9.4 subsection 9.4.1.1

vii

Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and management.Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste in cement plant shall also be included. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation.

Chapter 2, section 2.13, Table 2.9

Chapter 9 section 9.4, subsection 9.4.9

viii Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 2009. A detailed plan of action shall be provided.

Not applicable

ix

Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than 1,500 trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. shall be included. The green belt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated.


x

Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site shall be submitted toharvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and also to use for the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources.


xi Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures shall be included.

Chapter 6, Section 6.3, Subsection 6.3.2

xii Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted.

Chapter 6, Section 6.3, Subsection 6.3.1

xiii

Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) Preparedness and EmergencyManagement Plan including Risk Assessment and damage control. Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster Management Plan.

Chapter 7

8 Occupational health

i Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and casual workers

Chapter 7


ii

Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers' health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of above mentioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise.

Not Applicable



iii

Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of hazards and whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of the workers can be preserved,

Not Applicable

iv

Annual report of heath status of workers with special reference to Occupational Health and Safety.

Annual report of health status of workers will be maintained

9 Corporate Environment Policy

i Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report.

Will implement after the project is in operation phase

ii

Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA.

Will implement after the project is in operation phase

iii

What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal withthe environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmentalclearance conditions? Details of this system may be given.

Not Applicable

iv

Does the company have system of reporting of non compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report

Not Applicable

10

Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to the labour force during construction as well as to the casual workers includingtruck drivers during operation phase.

Chapter 2 Plan Layout

11 Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC)

i

Adequate funds (at least 2.5 % of the project cost) shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound action plan shall be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaboratedupon.

According to Public Hearing

12

Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any Court ofLaw against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be included. Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, details thereof and compliance/ATR to the notice(s) and present status of the case.

Not Applicable


13 'A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TOR.

Noted

B Specific Terms of Reference

1 Details on solvents to be used, measures for solvent recovery and for emissions control.


2 Details of process emissions from the proposed unit and its arrangement to control. Chapter 2

3 Ambient air quality data should include VOC, other process- specific pollutants* like NH3*, chlorine*, HCl*, HBr*, H2S*, HF*,etc.,(*-as applicable)

Not Applicable



4 Work zone monitoring arrangements for hazardous chemicals.

5 Detailed effluent treatment scheme including segregation of effluent streams for units adopting 'Zero' liquid discharge.

Not Applicable

6 Action plan for odour control to be submitted. Chapter 9

7 A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with cement manufacturers indicating clearly that they co-process organic solid/hazardous waste generated.

Not Applicable

8 Authorization/Membership for the disposal of liquid effluent in CETP and solid/hazardous waste in TSDF, if any.

Not Applicable

9 Action plan for utilization of MEE/dryers salts. Not Applicable

10 Material Safety Data Sheet for all the Chemicals are being used/will be used.

Attached as an Annexure

11 Authorization/Membership for the disposal of solid/hazardous waste in TSDF.

Will apply for membership after the project is cleared

12 Details of incinerator if to be installed. Not Applicable

13 Risk assessment for storage and handling of hazardous chemicals/solvents. Action plan forhandling & safety system to be incorporated.

Chapter 7

14 Arrangements for ensuring health and safety of workers engaged in handling of toxic materials.

MSDS

1.8 Structure of the Report

The EIA report contains baseline data, project description and assessment of impacts and

preparation of Environment Management Plan and Disaster Management Plan. The report is

organised in following chapters:

Executive Summary

This chapter gives the Executive Summary of the EIA report.

Chapter: 1 Introduction

This chapter describes the objectives and methodology of EIA.

Chapter: 2 Project Descriptions

This chapter gives the brief description of the location, approachability, amenities, layout and

utilities of the proposed project.

Chapter: 3 Description of the Environment

This chapter presents details of the baseline environmental status for microclimate, air quality,

noise, traffic, water quality, soil quality, flora, fauna, socio-economic status etc.

Chapter: 4 Anticipated Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures

This chapter discusses the possible sources of pollution and environmental impacts due to the

project during construction and operation phases and suggests the mitigation measures.



Chapter: 5 Analysis of Alternatives

This chapter covers the analysis of technology alternatives and site alternatives.

Chapter: 6 Environmental Monitoring Plans

This chapter discusses the details about the environmental monitoring program during

construction and operation phases.

Chapter: 7 Additional Studies

This chapter covers about the Public Hearing, Risk Assessment Studies for the construction and

operation phase, the safety precautions that are taken during construction phase and Disaster

Management Plan and Emergency Preparedness Plan onsite and offsite.

Chapter: 8 Project Benefits

This chapter presents the benefits from this project.

Chapter: 9 Environmental Management Plan

This chapter deals with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the proposed

project and indicates measures proposed to minimize the likely impacts on the environment

during construction and operation phases and budgetary allocation for the same.

Chapter: 10 Conclusions

This chapter presents the conclusion made by the project proponent and developer. [[[[ [

Chapter: 11 Disclosure of the Consultant

This chapter presents the details of the consultant.



CHAPTER 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Introduction

This section of the report describes the features of the proposed project in detail to allow an

assessment of its environmental impact. A complete description is important to understand the

potential environmental implications of the initiative and accordingly addressing issues in an

appropriate manner. Description of the proposed project components and activities are

presented together with the aspects during the construction and operation phase of the project

which are also important from the environmental perspective.

2.2 Type ofproject

The project is neither an interlinked project nor an interdependent project. It is the proposed

manufacturing unit of Synthetic Organic Resin & Acrylic Base Emulsion. The project falls under

category ‘A’, section 5(f) “Synthetic organic chemical industry” of EIA notification 2006 and

subsequent amendments.

Due to increase in the threshold limit (storage of chemicals) as well as the propose project is

situated outside the notified industrial area & have applied for PESO Certificate for the storage

of chemicals. Hence, the category of the proposed project will come under category‘A’.

3.3 Need of the proposedproject

Project is to be installed to fulfil the requirement of raw materials of Paints (Oil and Water

based). Connectivity is easy as the site is situated between the centre of Ahmedabad and

Vadodara city which also connects Vapi and Mumbai city which is more demanding area of

paints. So, regionally and nationally it fulfils the requirement of raw material of paints with the

ease of transport facility.

3.4 Need for the Project

This report highlights the details of the selected site, availability of water, fuel and electricity,

features of the main plant equipment, environmental aspects, estimates of the project cost and

the schedule for the project implementation.

2.5 ProjectCost

Estimated cost of the proposed project is approximately Rs. 1.5 - 2 crores.

2.6 Location of the projectsite

Location: Plot no. 423/1, Opposite Kartvya Farm, Village Ravdapura, District Anand, Gujarat.



Coordinates: The proposed project is at intersection of latitude 22°35'41.21"N and longitude

72°57'37.34"E.

Figure 2.1 Project Location Map



Figure 2.2 Project Boundary of Proposed Project Site

Co-ordinates of the side corner of the project site:

Corners Coordinates

A 22°35'41.50"N &72°57'36.46"E

B 22°35'41.72"N &72°57'37.96"E

C 22°35'40.92"N &72°57'38.26"E

D 22°35'40.67"N &72°57'36.57"E



Figure 2.3 Google Image of Project Site (200m & 500m)

Figure 2.4 Google Image of Project Site (5 & 10 km)



2.6.2. Land Requirementdetails

Total plot area is 1225 sq. m. The area details are given in below table:

Table 2.1 Area Breakup

2.7 Site Details and Plant Layout

M/s Maruti Polymers is neither interlinked nor an interdependent project. The proposed production is of

total capacity 480 MT/M within 1225 sq.m. M/s Maruti Polymers is proposing for manufacturing of

Synthetic Organic Resin and Acrylic Base Emulsion.

The project is in the proximity of Anand district of Gujarat State. Proponent is very well

familiar with the surrounding environment.

Major factor involved in the selection of site are listed below:

Proximity to Raw materialsupplier.

Availability of electricity, wateretc.

Site is very well connected to roads andrailways.

The project site is located on level ground, which does not require any major land filling for area gradingwork.

Sr. No.

Particulars

Area (m2)

1 Main plant building (production area) 158.2

2 Raw material storage 63

3 R/M Storage Tank (HDP/MS tank) 175.2

4 Finished product storage 63

5 Boiler area 28

6 Chimney 4

7 Cooling Tower 15

8 Road 264.2

9 Administration & LAB 25.2

10 ETP 10

11 Green area 404.2

12 Canteen 15

TOTAL PLOT AREA

1225



Plant Layout:

The plant layout is given in below figure:

Figure 2.5 Plant Layout

2.7.2. Environmental Settings

Table 2.2 Environmental Settings of the Project Site

Sr.

No.

Particulars

Details

Distance (km)

from project site

Direction from

project site

1 Nearest Village Ravadapura 0.3 N

2 Nearest Town/City Anand 4.40 SSW

3 Nearest Railway Station Anand Junction 3.70 S

4 Nearest Hospital Anand General Hospital 0.49 WSW



5 Nearest Highway NH - 8 0.48 SW

SH - 60 1.56 ESE

Sr.

No.

Particulars

Details

Distance (km)

from project site

Direction from

project site

6 Nearest Airport Vadodara International

Airport 39.29 SE

7 Nearest Water Body Mahi River 10.5 km -

Site Photographs:

Figure 2.6 Site Photographs



2.8 Size and magnitude ofoperation

2.8.1 Production and productioncapacities

The proposed project is small scale industry and plan to establish manufacturing of

Synthetic Organic Resin & Acrylic Base Emulsion at 480 MT/M.

Proposed products for the new plant with capacity are shown in below table:

Table 2.3 Proposed Products and production capacities

Sr. No. Group Name of Products CAS No. Proposed

Quantity (MT/M) End Use of products

A.

Acrylic Based

Emulsion

Styrene acrylic

emulsion 25085-34-1

250

Paint manufacturing

Pure acrylic

emulsion 25085-34-1 Paint

manufacturing

Vinyl acrylic

emulsion 25067-01-0 Paint

manufacturing

B.

Alkyd Resin

Soya long oil 68333-62-0

200

Paint manufacturing

D.C.O long oil 63148-69-6 Paint manufacturing

D.C.O rosinated 63148-69-6 Paint manufacturing

Linseed long oil 67785-26-6 Paint manufacturing

C. Amino Resin Melamine

formaldehyde 9003-08-1 30 Paint

manufacturing

Total 480



2.9 ManufacturingProcess

2.9.1 Acrylic BasedEmulsion

Figure 2.7 Chemical Reaction

Manufacturing Process of Styrene / Vinyl acrylic emulsion

Firstly, water and surfactant is charged into reactor and into pre-mix tank at the same time.

Then stir it continuously for half an hour. Once it mixed properly start to add monomers (i.e.

styrene or vinyl acrylic and Butyl acrylate) slowly with fixed flow rate. Simultaneously start

heating in the reactor with the set point of 80 OC. Add S.B.C in the reactor and add Acrylic acid

and P.P.S in pre-mix tank. After 20 mins of charge, start feeding of pre-mixed emulsion in the

reactor. Once feeding is completed in the process, the solution will start to exotherm in the

reactor. After finishing exothermic reaction, start continuous feeding for 4 hours with fixed flow

rate. Add T.B.H.P to complete the reaction and hold the batch for half an hour at 45-50 OC

discharge it.

Process flow diagram

Figure 2.8 Acrylic Based Emulsion



Input Kg

Water 48.4

Styrene/VinylAcrylate 24.5

Butyl acrylate 24.5

PPS 0.1

Ammonia 0.5

Formaldehyde 0.5

Surfactant 1

Acrylic acid 0.5

Total 100

Output Kg

Styrene/Vinyl Acryli Emulsion

98

Reflux water 02

Total 100

Material Balance output

Manufacturing process for Pure acrylic emulsion

Firstly, water and surfactant is charged in reactor and into pre mix tank at the same time. Then

stir it continuously for half an hour. Once it is mixed properly, start adding monomers (i.e. Methyl

methacrylate and Butyl acrylate) slowly with fixed flow rate. Simultaneously start heating in the

reactorwiththesetpointof80̊C.AddS.B.CinthereactorandaddAcrylic acidandP.P.Sin pre -mix tank.

After 20 mins of charge, start feeding of pre-mixed emulsion in the reactor. Once feeding is

completed in the process, the solution will start to exotherm in the reactor. After

finishingexothermicreaction,startcontinuousfeedingfor4hourswithfixedflowrate.Add

T.B.H.P to the complete reaction and hold the batch for half an hour at 45-50˚C andthen

discharge it.

Process flow diagram:

Figure 2.9 Pure Acrylic Emulsion



Input Kg

Water 48.4

Methyl methacrylate 23.5

Butyl acrylate 25.5

PPS 0.1

Ammonia 0.5

Formaldehyde 0.5

Surfactant 1

Acrylic acid 0.5

Total 100

Output Kg

Pure Acrylic Emulsion

98

Reflux water 02

Total 100

Materialbalance: output:

2.9.2 Alkyd Resin

Chemical reaction for alkydresin

The chemistry principles of resin synthesis are simple. First an acid/anhydride reacts with glycol

to form an ester with release of a water molecule i.e. the acid/anhydride group (COOH or CO-O-

CO) reacts with the OH group to form an ester and a water molecule.

Figure 2.10 Alkyd Resin



Manufacturing process for Soya Long oil:

Firstly, Soya Oil is heated in a vessel at a temperature of 180˚C then charge penta erithrytol and

glycerine in a vessel, during continuous heating let it get heated up to 255˚C and then cool it up

to 200˚C. Start addition of Phthalic anhydride. Start thinning after it gets certain fixed viscosity.


Figure 2.11 Soya Long Oil

Manufacturing process for D.C.O long oil

Firstly, Caster oil is heated in a vessel at a temperature 180˚C then charge Phthalic anhydride in

vessel, after that add Penta erythritol and glycerine. During continuous stirring let it gets heated

up to 265˚C and then let it cool up to 190˚C. Start thinning after it gets certain fixed viscosity.




Figure 2.12 D.C.O Oil

Manufacturing process for D.C.O rosinated:

Firstly Caster Oil is heated in a vessel at a temperature 180˚C. Then charge Phthalic anhydride

in vessel, start adding penta erythritol or glycerine. Then charge the Gum Rosin, during

continuousstirringletitgetheatedupto26̊5Candthenletitcoolu pto190̊ C.Startthinning after it gets

certain fixedviscosity.



Figure 2.13 D.C.O Rosinated

Manufacturing process for Linseed Long Oil:

Firstly, Linseed oil is heated in vessel at a temperature o̊ f 180 C and then charge Penta

erythritolorGlycerineinavessel, duringcontinuousstirring let itget heatedupto2̊C55and then let it cool

down to 200 ̊C. After that start addition of Phthalic anhydride. Start thinning after it gets certain

fixedviscosity.




Figure 2.14 Linseed Oil

Manufacturing process for Melamine formaldehyde:

First of all charge water and Butanolin reactor. Starth eating with setpoint of 65̊ C and then start

addition of para formaldehyde in the reactor. Check pH after the addition of caustic solution. Stir

it for 1 hour and then add melamine powder into reactor. Start heating for set point of 120˚C and

start to recover water from the process. After the r ecovery of water start recovering of butanol

from the process and check viscosity. Cool the reactor after the desired viscosity is achieved

and discharges thematerial.



Paraformaldehyde

(65 o C)

Addition ofCaustic

solution

(pH9-10)

Melamine

formaldehyde

resin

Melamine powder

addition

(After 2 hrs)

Chemical reaction:

Figure 2.15 Chemical Reaction


Water + Butanol



2.10 Raw Materials Requirement with Storage and TransportationDetails

2.10.1 RawMaterial

Table 2.4 Storage Details of Raw Material

Sr.

No.

Product Name Raw Materials

required

CAS no. Qty.

(MT/M)

Storage

condition

Mode of

transport

Capacity of

storage

condition

Source

of Raw

material

1 Styrene acrylic

emulsion

1. DM water

2. Styrene

monomer

3. ButylAcrylate

monomer

4. Potassium per

sulfate

5. Ammonia

6. Formaldehyde

7. Surfactant

8. Acrylicacid

7732-18-

5

100-42-5

141-32-2

7727-21-

1

7664-41-

7

50-00-0

68585-

34-2

79-10-7

100

49

49

0.5

0.2

0.2

0.5

0.6

Drums

Tank

Drums

Bags

Drums

Drums

Drums

Drums

By road 10MT

25MT

10MT

250KG

200KG

200KG

250KG

200KG

Local

Trader

2 Pure acrylic

emulsion

1. DM water

2. Butylacrylate

monomer

3. Methyl

methacrylate

monomer

4. Potassium per

sulfate

5. Ammonia

6. Formaldehyde

7. Surfactant

8. Acrylicacid

7732-18-

5

141-32-2

80-62-6

7727-21-

1

7664-41-

25

12.25

12.25

0.125

0.05

0.05

0.125

Drums

Drums

Drums

Bags

Drums

Drums

Drums

By road

-

-

10MT

-

-

-

Local

Trader



Sr.

No.


required

CAS no. Qty.

(MT/M)

Storage

condition

Mode of

transport

Capacity of

storage

condition

Source

of Raw

material

7 0.15 Drums

-

50-00-0

-

68585-

34-2

79-10-7

3 Vinyl acrylic 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

DM water

Vinyl acrylate

monomer

Butyl Acrylate

monomer

Potassium per

sulfate

Ammonia

Formaldehyde

Surfactant

Acrylic acid

5 Drums

-

emulsion 7732-18-

2.45

Drums

1 MT

5 2.45

Drums

-

2177-18-

6

0.025

Bags

-

Local

141-32-2

0.01 Drums By road - Trader

7727-21-

0.01 Drums

-

1 0.025 Drums

-

7664-41- 0.03 Drums

-

7

50-00-0

68585-

34-2

79-10-7

4 Soya long oil 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Soya oil

Phthalic

Anhydride

Penta Erythritol

Glycerine

Mix xylene

LiOH

Drums

20 MT

8001-22- 62 Bags

20 MT

7 21

Bags

By road

15 MT

Local

85-44-9 12

Drums

5 MT

Trader

115-77-5 2

St. Tank

25 MT

7098-80-



Sr.

No.


required

CAS no. Qty.

(MT/M)

Storage

condition

Mode of

transport

Capacity of

storage

condition

Source

of Raw

material

8 2 Bags

50 KG

1330-20- 1

7

1310-65-

2

5 D.C.O long oil 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

D.C.O

Phthalic

Anhydride

Penta Erythritol

Glycerine

Mix xylene

920-42-3 34 Drums

10 MT

85-44-9 9 Bags

-

115-77-5 5 Bags By road - Local

7098-80- 1 Drums

- Trader

8 1

St. Tank

-

1330-20-

7

6 D.C.O rosinated 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

D.C.O

Phthalic

Anhydride

PentaErythritol

Glycerine

Rosin

Mix

Xylene/Toluene/

MTO

920-42-3 10 Drums By road - Local

85-44-9 3.6 Bags

-

115-77-5 2

- Trader

7098-80- 0.4 Bags

-

8 3.4

Drums

8050-09-

7

0.6

Drums

-

1330-20-

St. Tank

7

7 Linseed long oil 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Linseed oil

Phthalic

Anhydride

Penta Erythritol

Glycerine

Mix xylene

8001-26- 13.6 Drums

3 MT

1 3.4

Bags

-

Local

85-44-9 2

Bags

By road

-

Trader

115-77-5 0.4

Drums

-



Sr.

No.


required

CAS no. Qty.

(MT/M)

Storage

condition

Mode of

transport

Capacity of

storage

condition

Source

of Raw

material

6. Catalyst 7098-80- 0.4 St. Tank

-

8 0.2

Bags

-

1330-20-

7

1310-65-

2

8 Melamine 1. Melamine 108-78-1 6 Bags

3 MT Local

formaldehyde

resin

2.

3.

Formaldehyde

Mix Xylene

50-00-0

1.2

Drums

By road

-

Trader

4. Butanol 1330-20- 0.2 St. Tanks

-

7 2.6

MS Drums

200 KG

71-36-3

2.11 Utilities

2.11.1 Electricity

Electricity shall be obtained from MGVCL. Coal pellet will be used for boiler and diesel will be

used as fuel for D.G. set. The total power and fuel requirement for the proposed project is given

below:

S. No. Source Proposed

1. MGVCL 60 Hp

2. D.G Set (Stand By) 40 Hp

2.11.2 Fuel

Table 2.5 Fuel requirement Details

Sr. No Particulars Capacity Name of Fuel Fuel Quantity

1 Steam Boiler 200 kg/hr Coal/ pellet 60kg/hr (NON IBR)

2 Thermic Fluid Heater (2 no.)

2 X 5 lakh Kcal/hr. Coal/ pellet 2 X 60 kg/hr

3 D.G. Set 40 Hp Diesel 8 Litres /hr



2.11.3 Water

The source of water for the proposed project will meet through Ravdapura gram panchayat. The

total water requirement for the proposed project will be 11.03 KLD. The total wastewater

generation from industrial process will be 1.31 KLD, while 0.324 KLD domestic effluent will be

generated.

Table 2.6 Water requirement and waste water generation Details

Sr. No. Purpose Water Consumption,

KLD

Wastewater Generation,

KLD

1 Domestic (Including

Flushing) 0.41 0.324

2 Gardening 2.02 0.0

3 Industrial

a. Industrial Processing 4.7 0.17

b. Industrial cooling 2 0.08

c. Boiler 1.4 0.56

d. Washing (Equipment

+Floor Washing) 0.5 0.5

Total (Industrial) 8.6 1.31

Total (1+2+3) 11.03 1.634



Figure 2.16 Water Balance Diagram

2.11.4 Manpower

The project will require 10 workers during the construction phase and 9 employees during

operation phase.

Total Water Consumption (11.03 KLD)

Domestic (0.41 KLD)

Gardening (2.02 KLD)

Industrial (8.6 KLD)

Soak Pit 0.324 KLD

Process (4.7 KLD)

ETP (1.31 KLD)

0.17 0.5

Cooling (2.0 KLD)

Boiler (1.4 KLD)

Washing (0.5 KLD)

Evaporator

0.56 0.08



2.12 Emission, Effluent Generation & Waste Generation with Control System

2.12.1 Air Emission

2.12.1.1 Flue Gas Stacks and Process VentsDetails

Table 2.7 Details of Flue Gas Stacks

Sr.

No.

Stack

attached to

Capacity

Name of

Fuel &

Quantity

Stack

Height

(m)

Stack

Dia.

(m)

Temperature

( ͦC)

APCM

Pollutants

1. Boiler 200 kg/hr Coal/

pallet 11m 0.18 250 Adequate

stack PM:<150mg/Nm3

Sr.

No.

Stack

attached to

Capacity

Name of

Fuel &

Quantity

Stack

Height

(m)

Stack

Dia.

(m)

Temperature

( ͦC)

APCM

Pollutants

2.

Thermic

Fluid Heater

(2 no.)

2 X 5 lakh

Kcal/hr. Coal/

pallet

11m

0.18

100

height SO2:<100ppm

NOX:<50ppm

3

DG set

(standby)

40 Hp or

29.827

KVA

Diesel

4 m

0.5

90

2.12.2 Waste Water Generation andTreatment

Total waste water generation from the industry will be 1.31 KLD and it will be evaporated by

Evaporator. 0.324 KLD of domestic waste water will be generated and disposed off in the

septic tank.



Effluent Treatment Plant

Figure 2.17 ETP Design

Lime Tank Poly Electrolyte Alum Tank

Raw Effluent

Neutralization Tank

Filter

Evaporator



2.14 Solid and Hazardous waste generation and Managementplan

2.14.1 Details of the hazardous and non hazardous waste are given below:

Table 2.8 Hazardous Waste Details

Sr. No.

Type of waste

Category Waste generating process

Physical Characteristics

Quantity

Management

1.

ETP Sludge

34.3

ETP

Solid/Semi-solid

0.5 Kg/day

Collection, Storage,

Transportation,

Disposal at TSDF site.

2.

Used/spent oil

5.1

D.G set

Liquid

20 Litres/Year Sold to authorized

reprocessor

3.

Discarded containers

33.3

Production processes

-

25 Nos./ Month

Return back to raw

material supplier/

Hanover to authorized

reprocessor

4. Distilled Residue

28.1 Process Solid/Semi-solid 450 Kg/Month CHWTSDF

2.14.2 Other SolidsWastes

Sr. No. Type of waste Quantity Mode of Disposal

1. Paper waste 10 Kg/day Sold to authorized vendor

2.15 Rain Water Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting is proposed in the project to conserve the storm water. Adequate care

has been taken while making efficient planning for percolation of rain water into the sub surface

without directly draining it outside and conserving maximum extent of rain water within the

facility. In order to allow percolation of rain water into the ground, rain water harvesting

structures along the boundary of the project has been proposed. These will enhance the

ground water potential while raising the water table inarea.

Rain water harvesting potential



Anand Rainfall Data (2007-2017)

Sr No. Year Rainfall in mm

1 2007 1071.7

2 2008 855.81

3 2009 353.26

4 2010 697.33

5 2011 813.5

6 2012 618

7 2013 1138

8 2014 769

9 2015 479.5

10 2016 494.5

11 2017 715

Average 727.7

Run off from the proposed project site is calculated using rational formula: Q= C x I x A

Q = Run-off in m3/hr

A = Catchment Area (sq.mt) C = Coefficient of Run-off

I = intensity of Rainfall in m/hr

Land use type

Area (m2)

Coefficient Run off

Rainfall (m) Quantity of rain water (m3)

Roof top area

183.4 0.8 0.727 106.66

Paved area

264.2 0.7 0.727 134.45

Green area

404.2 0.3 0.727 88.15

Total 851.8 - 329.26

2.16 ProjectCost

The total cost for the proposed project activity is Rs. 1.5-2 crores.



CHAPTER 3. DESCRIPTION OFENVIRONMENT

3.1 Introduction

The baseline environmental qualities of various environmental components like air, noise, water,

land, flora and fauna and socio-economic form an important and integral part of an EIA study.

The baseline data forms the basis for predicting/assessing the environmental impacts of the

proposed project. The baseline environmental quality is assessed through field surveys within

the impact zone as well as the secondary data for various components of the environment, viz.,

air, noise, water, land and socio-economic.

The proposed project is located at Plot no. 423/1, opposite Kartvya Farm, village Ravdapura,

district Anand, state Gujarat. The proposed project is at the intersection of latitude

22°35'41.21"N and 72°57'37.34"Elongitude.

The report presents the data collected during the sampling period of three months during pre

monsoon season from March 2018 to May 2018. Various environmental components were

monitored and samples were analyzed.

The baseline quality of various components of the environment viz., air, noise, water, land,

biology, meteorological and socio- economic was assessed within the impact zone of about 10

km around the proposed site. Secondary data has also been incorporated from authentic

sources viz.

3.2 Methodology

The methodology for conducting the baseline environmental survey has been obtained from the

guidelines provided in the “EIA Guidance Manual for Synthetic Organic Chemicals Industry”

issued by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Environmental

attributes and frequency of monitoring is given below in table:

Table 3.1 Location Details, Period and Methodology of Baseline Data Generation

Sr No.

Attribute Parameters No. of Sampling locations

Frequency of monitoring/ Data

collection

1 Meteorology Wind speed & direction, temperature, relative humidity,

rainfall

Project Site Data collected from IMD



2 Ambient Air Quality PM10 , PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO, H2S, NH3,HC,Pb, Ozone, Benzene, Benzo pyrene,

Arsenic,Nickel

8 24 hourly samples twice a week. CO and

O3 8 hourly samples

twice aweek

3 Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) leq 8 At least one day in a season for day time and night time on a

working & nonworking day.

4 Surface water quality

Physical, Chemical and bacteriological parameters including pH, temperature,

turbidity, magnesium, hardness, total alkalinity,

chloride, sulphate, fluoride, salinity, DO, BOD, COD,

Heavy metals, Totalcoliforms, faecal coliforms

8 Once in a year.

5 Ground water quality

Physical, Chemical and bacteriological parameters including pH, temperature,

turbidity, magnesium hardness, total alkalinity,

chloride, sulphate, fluoride, salinity, DO, BOD,COD,

Heavy metals, Total coliforms, faecal coliforms

8 Once in a year.

6 Biological environment

Existing flora and fauna Study area Through field visits and substantiated through secondary

datasources 7 Soil characteristics Physical, Chemical and

Biological parameters to assess agricultural and

afforestation potential including pH, Permeability,

Electrical conductivity, Nitrites, Phosphates, TPH, Fluorides, Heavy metals,

SAR, Total Hydrocarbonsand Cation exchange capacity.

8 Once in year.

8 Land use/ Land cover

Land use for different land use classifications

Study area Land use / Land Cover Analysisusing satellite imaging and

GIS Technique

9 Socio- economic Environment

Socio-economic characteristics, labour force

characteristics, population statistics, existing amenitiesin the study area and quality of

life.

Study area Based on field survey and data collected

from Census of India



Figure 3.1 Location Map of Study area

3.3 Geology

3.3.1 Introduction

Anand district covers an area of 2941 sq km, lies in the central part of the state. Anand district

is situated between North latitudes 22°06' & 22°43' and East longitudes 72°20' & 73°12' and

falls in the Survey of India degree sheet No. 46B and 46F. The district is bounded on the north

by the Kheda District, on the west by Ahmadabad District and on the east by Vadodara District.

The southern boundary of the district is marked by the Gulf of Khambat. Anand District is

famous for the Agriculture Co-operative “The Amul” Milk Co-operative which is located at

Anand the District Headquarter. The district falls under the canal command of Mahi Right Bank

Canal Command Area (MRBC) and has an intensive network of canal. The Canal is fed by weir

constructed on Mahi River at Waynesboro in Balasinor Taluka of Kheda District. The flow in the

river is regulated by Kadana Dam situated upstream in the Panchmahalsdistrict.

3.3.2 GeologicalFormations

The Anand district lies in the Cambay basin situated between Saurashtra Crater and Aravali

Swell and Deccan Shield in the East. The basin comprises both marine and non marine

formations. Major part of the district is underlain by alluvium which in turn is underlain by



Tertiary sedimentary formations within The Cambay Sedimentary Basin. The alluvium mainly

consists of fine to coarse grained sand, gravel, silt, clay and Kankar. The thickness of alluvium

gradually increases from piedmont zone in the northeast towards west and southwest.

Maximum thickness of alluvium in the district is estimated to be about 250-300 m in the south,

central part.

Quaternary, Post Miocene and Tertiary sediments in the area were deposited over a sinking

basement. The main formation is of quaternary age, formed by alluvium deposited by Mahi,

Sabarmati and Watrak rivers. They comprise multilayered formations of gravel, sand, clay and

kankars intermixed at places. The clay and sand horizons form alternate layers having pinching

and swelling nature. The kankars, pebbles and the gravels form lenses. Thickness of alluvium

increases from North and North West towards South and South West direction. Alluvium is

underlain by Deccan traps in general with intervening blue clays at some places.

Era Age Lithology

Quaternary Recent and Pleistocene

Unconsolidated pebble, gravel, sand, silt and clay.

Pliocene Gray to reddish clay, claystone and sandstone.

~~~~~~~~~~~~UNCONFORMITY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tertiary Miocene Gray shale, claystone and conglomerate.

Eocene Dark gray to black, carbonaceous shale.

~~~~~~~~~~~~UNCONFORMITY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Cretaceous Upper Basalt.

3.3.3 Geomorphology

The present physiographic set up is a combined result of diversified lithology, structure and

denudational as well as depositional processes active in the area. Geomorphologically, the

district can be broadly classified into following major zones:

1. Piedmontplain

2. AlluvialPlain

3. The Coastal Plains(Bhal)

Piedmont plain: A belt of about 15-20 km width fringing the hilly terrain in the north east

extending approximately 70-80 m above MSL elevation constitute piedmont plain. This belt is

characterised by moderate relief, shallow alluvium with at places boulder/gravel beds.

Alluvial Plain: It is the single most prominent geomorphic unit and covers the major part of the

district. It forms part of the inter cratonic Cambay graben, where sediments have been

deposited in a slow sinking basin. Wind as carrier has dumped or deposited sand and silt



covering paleo-topography and older formations. It is a vast sandy tract characterised by gently

sloping, slightly rolling to undulating topography owing to presence of blown sands at surface.

Over all drainage density is low and most of the area, particularly the mid-stream part of Mahi

and Sabarmati River, is devoid of well-developed drainage network. River alluvium is observed

along the rivers Mahi, Sabarmati, Vatrak in the form of channel or flood deposits. Terrain slope

are moderate to low. Charotar plain lying between the rivers Shedi and Mahi in the central part

is one of the richest agriculture belt of Gujarat. Bad land topography is observed all along the

bank, with bank height 15-20 m, of river Mahi indicating active erosion.

Coastal Plains (Bhal Region): In the south-western part, mainly in Tarapur and Khambat

talukas, alluvial plain merges with the coastal Bhal area. BHAL in the local language means

forehead where nothing grows. Such areas have saline soil and are monotonously 6 flat with

few isolated and continuous patches of marshy lands with salt encrustation, which are at

places contiguous to the marshy lands of the gulf. In this conspicuous landform, terrain is

monotonously flat & low lying with general elevations less than 30- 40 m above MSL. Such

areas are mostly wasteland and are devoid of vegetation. During monsoon period, such tract is

covered by a large sheet ofwater.

3.4 Landuse

The basic purpose of land use pattern and classification in an EIA study is to identify the

manner in which different parts of land in an area are being utilized or not utilized. Remote

sensing data provides reliable accurate baseline information for land use mapping, as it is a

rapid method of acquiring up to date information of over a large geographical area.

A systematic digital image interpretation approach was used to delineate the land use classes.

The present study was focused on demarcating boundaries of different land use and land cover

unit from an analysis of different types of colour registrations of land use and land cover unit s

from satellite imagery. Data used in the land use map preparation is the satellite imagery of

Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS-ID, sensor P6, LISS III) of 24 m resolution.



Figure 3.2 Land Use Map of the Study Area (10 km Radial Zone)



Table 3.2 Land Use Distribution of the Study Area (10 km Radius)

LULC Class Area in Ha. % of Area

Crop Land 23374.19 74.40%

Urban Built Up 4110.86 13.09%

Settlement 1578.24 5.02%

Industry 710.69 2.26%

Mixed Built Up 548.84 1.75%

Residential Built Up 287.30 0.91%

Waste Land 222.62 0.71%

Plantation 35.28 0.11%

Pond/Lake 131.32 0.42%

Fallow Land 274.72 0.87%

Wet Land 141.44 0.45%

Figure 3.3 Graph Showing Land Use of the Study Area (10 km Radius)

Crop Land

Urban BuiltUp

Settlement

Industry

Mixed BuiltUp

Residential Built Up

Waste Land

Plantation

Pond/Lake

Fallow Land

Wet Land



3.5 Hydrogeology

The Anand district lies in the Cambay basin situated between Saurashtra Crater and Aravali

Swell and Deccan Shield in the east. The basin comprises both marine and non marine

formations. Major part of the district is underlain by alluvium which in turn is underlain by

Tertiary sedimentary formations within the Cambay Sedimentary Basin. The alluvium mainly

consists of fine to coarse grained sand, gravel, silt, clay and Kankar. The thickness of alluvium

gradually increases from piedmont zone in the northeast towards west and south west.

Maximum thickness of alluvium in the district is estimated to be about 250-300 m in the south,

central part. Ground water occurs both under phreatic and confined conditions in arenaceous

horizons that form a multilayered aquifer system. The occurrence and movement of ground

water is mainly controlled by inter- granular pore spaces. Two major aquifers can be identified

within the explored depth. Ground water in the upper unit occurs under phreatic conditions,

which at places becomes semi- confined to confine. The lower unit, comprising a few hundred

metres of alternating sandy and clayey horizons, forms a multiple confined aquifer system. The

general disposition of these aquifers in the study area is as follows.

Description Aquifer Depth (m bgl)

Hydrogeological Unit I Phreatic Less than 40

Hydrogeological Unit II Confined I 40 – 195

Confined II 205 – 275

Towards east and northeast, in the piedmont plain, the nature of sediments is more uniform

and only phreatic aquifer is present. This belt forms the principal recharge zone for the deeper

aquifers. The argillaceous in the central and western parts, mainly act as confining layers.

Ground water is extensively developed by dug, dug-cum-bored and tube wells in areas

underlain by alluvium. Depth of dug and dug-cum-bored wells varies from 5 m to 38 m bgl

whereas depth of water level, in general, varies from 5 m to 15 m bgl. The depth of ground

water in the vicinity of the Mahi River in the east is deepest and gradually become shallower

towards west. The general depth to ground water is between 5 m and 10 m bgl. The average

fluctuation, between pre monsoon and post monsoon seasons, recorded during the studies is

of the order of 3m. It varies from 0.60 m to 10.269 m. The quality of ground water is generally

suitable for irrigation, and the hydro geological conditions are conducive to ground water

development through dug wells, dug cum bored and tubewells.



3.6 Ground waterscenario

Figure 3.4 Depth to water level map for the pre-monsoon period 2012



Figure 3.5 Depth to water level map for the post-monsoon period 2012

Ground Water Resources

The level of ground water development varies from 17.09 % (Tarapur Taluka) to 63.27 %

(Anklav Taluka). Overall level of ground water development in the district is 52.48%. Prime

source of ground water irrigation in the district are dug wells, shallow and deep tube wells and

canals.Net irrigated area is about 181500 ha. Irrigation intensity is 133.11 %. Net irrigated area

through canals is 95700 ha.



Figure 3.6 Ground Water Resources of Gujarat

3.7 Seismicity of the StudyArea

Study area falls in Zone III in seismic zoning map of India, which is classified as moderate

damage risk zone (Institute of Seismology Research (ISR), Govt. of Gujarat).



3.8 Meteorology

Observation on Meteorology: The meteorological parameters play a vital role in transport and

dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere.

Micro meteorological data within the study area, during air quality survey period. Meteorological

data recorded during the monitoring period is very useful for proper interpretation of the

baseline information as well as for the input to the predictive air pollutants dispersion models.

Historical data on meteorological parameters will also pay an important role in identifying the

general meteorological status of the region. Site specific data can be compared with the

historical data in order to identify changes, which may have taken place due to the rapid

industrialization in the area.

The micro-meteorological parameters regulate the transport and diffusion of pollutants released

into the atmosphere. The principle variables which affect the micrometeorology are horizontal

connective transport (average wind speed and direction), vertical connective transport

(atmospheric stability and inversion conditions) and topography of the area.

The year may broadly be divided into four seasons.

Winterseason : December to February

Pre-monsoon season : March toMay

Monsoonseason : June to September

Post Monsoonseason : October toNovember

Table 3.3 Meteorological Data

Month

Maximum

temperature

(Deg. C)

Minimum

temperature

(Deg. C)

Humidity

(%)

Wind

Speed

Kmpd

Rainfall (mm)

January 28.4 11.7 43.0 100.1 2.6

February 31.3 13.8 36.0 101.8 1.1

March 36.0 18.8 32.0 108.7 1.0

April 39.9 23.4 34.5 120.8 0.9

May 41.8 26.2 42.5 158.7 6.0

June 38.4 27.0 59.5 174.2 108.7

July 33.3 25.7 76.0 150.1 265.3



August 31.9 24.8 79.0 124.2 219.8

September 33.4 24.1 71.0 103.5 171.9

October 35.8 20.9 50.5 74.2 10.8

November 33.2 16.5 43.0 79.4 8.9

December 29.8 13.0 45.0 91.4 2.6

Total - - - - 799.6

Average 34.4 20.5 51.0 115.6 -

Observations on meteorology: the meteorological parameters play a vital role in transport and

dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere.

3.8.1 Met Data Generated atSite

Site specific climatic condition refers to average weather comprising of temperature, relative

humidity, wind speed, rainfall, cloud cover etc. This determines the baseline conditions and

probable impacts on environmental parameters with respect to the project. The site specific

climatic conditions are given below table:

Ambient Temperature

Monthly variations of monthly highest and monthly lowest temperature recorded are as follows:

-

Temperature (oC)

March, 2018 April, 2018 May,2018

Maximum 43 45 47

Minimum 16 19 23

Average Max. 37 41 44

Average Min. 19 24 27

Precipitation:

Month Precipitation (mm)

Maximum Minimum Average

March, 2018 0.0

0.0

0.0 April, 2018

May,2018



Humidity:

Month Humidity (%)


March, 2018 53 11 32

April, 2018 51 12 32

May,2018 60 12 36

Wind speed

Month Wind Speed (km/hr)


March, 2018 23 Calm 5

April, 2018 24 Calm 7

May,2018 122 Calm 10



3.8.2 WindRose

Wind blowing from SW to NE direction (during March 2018 to May 2018).

Figure 3.7 Wind Rose (March 2018 to May 2018)



3.9 Ambient Air Quality

Reconnaissance: The quality of ambient air depends upon the background concentrations of

specific contaminants, the emission sources and meteorological conditions. The study on

baseline ambient air quality status in the project area is an essential and primary requirement

for assessing the impacts on air environment due to any proposed developmentalactivity.

The baseline studies on air environment include identification of specific air pollution parameters

expected to have significant impacts and assessing their existing levels in the ambient air within

the impact zone. To assess the baseline status of ambient air quality in the study area,

monitoring is undertaken to ascertain the baseline pollutant concentrations in ambientair.

Methodology for Air Monitoring: AAQM was carried out and AAQM locations were monitored

on 24 hourly average basis twice as per guidelines of CPCB and NAAQS. The conventional and

project specific parameters such as particulate matter PM10 (size less than 10 μm), particulate

matter PM2.5 (size less than 2.5 μm), sulphur Dioxide (SO2) & Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) were

monitored.

Selection of Stations for Sampling: Depending upon the purpose of the study IS: 5184 (part XIV)

lays down various criteria for selection of sampling stations. For EIA/EMP, the purpose is to

ascertain the baseline pollutant concentrations in ambient air. Accordingly, the criterion can be

selected to ascertain quality of air on human settlements or environmentally sensitive areas if

any located in the 10 km radius study area.

The locations for AAQM study were selected within the 10 km radius of the proposed plant

installation. Ambient air quality was monitored on 8 locations to generate representative ambient

air quality data. The sampling locations are shown in figure and listed in Table 3.4


Table 3.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

Location Code

Nameof Location

Distance& Direction from site

Justification Coordinates

AAQ-1 Project Site - Project Site 22°35'41.21"N 72°57'37.34"E

AAQ-2 Anand 4.40 km, SSW Up Wind 22°33'21.40"N 72°57'3.73"E

AAQ-3 Ajarpura 5.43 km, NNE Lateral Side 22°38'18.53"N 72°59'3.87"E

AAQ-4 Bhalej 8.50 km, ENE Down Wind 22°38'5.06"N 73°1'51.50"E

AAQ-5 Bakrol 6.10 km, SW Up Wind 22°33'45.86"N 72°54'43.65"E

AAQ-6 Chikhodra 5.28 km, SE Lateral Side 22°33'55.97"N 73° 0'3.10"E

AAQ-7 Vadtal 8.92 km, W Up Wind 22°35'35.63"N 72°52'25.13"E

AAQ-8 Samarkha 2.67 km, ENE Down Wind 22°36'13.63"N 72°59'4.09"E


Figure 3.8 Google Image of AAQ



Table 3.5 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results (24-hour average)

Locations

PM 10

(µg/m3)

PM2.5

(µg/m3)

SO2

(µg/m

3)

NOx

(µg/m3)

CO

(mg/m

3)

NH3

(µg/m3)

Pb

(µg/m3)

O3

(µg/m3)

C6H6

(µg/m3)

As

(ng/

m3)

Ni

(ng/m3)

Benzo

(a)

Pyrene

(ng/m3)

VOC

(ppm)

AAQ1-

Project

Site

Maximum 71.3 32.8 7.8 15.0 0.250 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Minimum 48.0 22.1 5.3 10.1 0.168 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Average 59.7 27.5 6.6 12.5 0.209 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

98percentile 70.2 32.3 7.7 14.7 0.246 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

AAQ2-

Maximum 94.8 43.6 10.4 19.9 0.332 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Minimum 63.9 29.4 7.0 13.4 0.224 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Average 79.5 36.5 8.7 16.7 0.278 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

98percentile 93.3 42.9 10.3 19.6 0.326 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

AAQ3-

Maximum 84.5 38.9 9.3 17.7 0.296 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Minimum 56.9 26.2 6.3 11.9 0.199 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Average 70.8 32.6 7.8 14.9 0.248 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

98percentile 83.2 38.3 9.1 17.5 0.291 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

AAQ4- Maximum 89.8 41.3 9.9 18.9 0.314 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1



Locations

PM 10

(µg/m3)

PM2.5

(µg/m3)

SO2

(µg/m

3)

NOx

(µg/m3)

CO

(mg/m

3)

NH3

(µg/m3)

Pb

(µg/m3)

O3

(µg/m3)

C6H6

(µg/m3)

As

(ng/

m3)

Ni

(ng/m3)

Benzo

(a)

Pyrene

(ng/m3)

VOC

(ppm)

Minimum 60.5 27.8 6.7 12.7 0.212 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Average 75.3 34.6 8.3 15.8 0.263 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

98percentile 88.4 40.7 9.7 18.6 0.309 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

AAQ5-

Maximum 81.3 37.4 8.9 17.1 0.285 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Minimum 54.7 25.2 6.0 11.5 0.191 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Average 68.1 31.3 7.5 14.3 0.238 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

98percentile 80.0 36.8 8.8 16.8 0.280 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

AAQ6-

Maximum 76.3 35.1 8.4 16.0 0.267 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Minimum 51.4 23.6 5.7 10.8 0.180 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Average 63.9 29.4 7.0 13.4 0.224 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

98percentile 75.1 34.5 8.3 15.8 0.263 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

AAQ7-

Maximum 68.4 31.5 7.5 14.4 0.239 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Minimum 46.1 21.2 5.1 9.7 0.161 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Average 57.3 26.4 6.3 12.0 0.201 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

98percentile 67.3 31.0 7.4 14.1 0.236 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

AAQ8- Maximum 78.4 36.1 8.6 16.5 0.274 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1



Locations

PM 10

(µg/m3)

PM2.5

(µg/m3)

SO2

(µg/m

3)

NOx

(µg/m3)

CO

(mg/m

3)

NH3

(µg/m3)

Pb

(µg/m3)

O3

(µg/m3)

C6H6

(µg/m3)

As

(ng/

m3)

Ni

(ng/m3)

Benzo

(a)

Pyrene

(ng/m3)

VOC

(ppm)

Minimum 52.8 24.3 5.8 11.1 0.185 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Average 65.7 30.2 7.2 13.8 0.230 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

98percentile 77.2 35.5 8.5 16.2 0.270 <20 <0.01 <20 <3.0 <5 <1.0 <0.01 <1

Source: Primary Data Collection and analysis during study period by Laboratory



Table 3.6 National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Methods of Measurement

S.

No.

Pollutants

Time

Weighted

Average

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)

Industrial,

Residential,

Rural and

other area

Ecologically

Sensitive

Area

Methods of

measurement

1 SO2 (µg/m3) 24 hours 80 80 Improved West and

Gaeke method.

2

NOx (µg/m3)

24 hours

80

80

Modified Jacob &

Hochheiser (Sodium

Arsenite).

3 PM10 (µg/m3) 24 hours 100 100 Gravimetric Method

4 PM2.5 (µg/m3) 24 hours 60 60 Gravimetric Method

5 CO (mg/m3) 8 hours 2 2 Non Dispersive Infra

Red Spectroscopy

6 Ammonia

(µg/m3) 24 hours 400 400 Indophenol Blue Method

7

Ozone (µg/m3)

8 hours

100

100 UV Photometric

Chemical Method

8 Lead (µg/m3) 24 hours 1.0 1.0 AAS

9 Arsenic

(mg/m3) Annual 6.0 6.0 AAS

10 Nickel (mg/m3) Annual 20.0 20.0 AAS

11 Benzene

(µg/m3) Annual 5.0 5.0 Gas Chromatography

12 Benzopyrene

(mg/m3) Annual 1.0 1.0 Gas Chromatography

(Source: http://cpcb.nic.in/National_Ambient_Air_Quality_Standards.php)

http://cpcb.nic.in/National_Ambient_Air_Quality_Standards.php)



3.9.2 Observations on Ambient Air Quality:

Particulate Matter(PM10):

PM10 levels were ranging from 57.3 to 79.5 µg/m3. The highest PM10 level was found at Anand

and lowest PM10 level were observed at Jol. PM10 concentration was within the NAAQS level

(i.e.100 µg/m3) at all locations.

(Source: Analysis GCI)

Figure 3.9 Graphical representation of PM10 concentration at different locations

Particulate Matter (PM2.5):

PM2.5 levels were ranging from 26.4 to 36.5µg/m3. The highest PM2.5 level was found at

Anand and lowest PM2.5 level was observed at Jol. PM2.5 concentration was found within the

NAAQS level (i.e.60 µg/m3) at all the locations.

AA01 AA02 AA03 AA04 AA05 AA06 AA07 AA08

Sampling Locations

Maximum

Minimum

Average

98%tile

CPCB Limit

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

PM10

Conce

ntr

ati

on i

n µ

g/m

3



[[[[


Figure 3.10 Graphical representation of PM2.5 concentration at different locations

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2):

SO2 levels were ranging from 6.3 to 8.7µg/m3. The highest SO2 level was found at Anand and

lowest SO2 level was observed at Jol. The SO2 level in all the monitoring locations is within

permissible limit i.e. NAAQS level 80µg/m3.


Figure 3.11 Graphical representation of SO2 concentration at different locations


Sampling Locations

Maximum

Minimum

Average

98%tile

CPCB Limit

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

PM2.5


Sampling Locations

Maximum

Minimum

Average

98%tile

CPCB Limit

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

SO2

Conce

ntr

ati

on in µ

g/m

3

Conce

ntr

ati

on i

n µ

g/m

3



Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx):

NOx levels were found ranging from 12.0 to 16.7 µg/m3. The highest NOx level were found at

Anand and lowest NOx level were observed at Jol. The NOx level in all monitoring locations

was under permissible limit i.e. NAAQS level 80µg/m3.


Figure 3.12 Graphical representation of NOX concentration at different locations

3.10 Noise Environment

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

enough, it can damage hearing, or is otherwise irritating. The definition of noise as unwanted

sound implies that it has an adverse effect on human beings and their environment. Noise can

also disturb natural wildlife and ecological system.

The objective of the noise pollution survey in the study area was to identify existing noise

sources and to measure background noise levels. The collection of baseline noise environment

data included following steps:

Reconnaissance: In order to measure the existing noise sources and to identify the

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

The collection of baseline noise environment data included identification of noise sources and to

measure background noise levels due to transportation and other localactivity.

Methodology for Noise Monitoring: Noise standards have been designated as per the Noise

pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 Notified by Ministry of Environment and Forests,

Sampling Locations

Maximum

Minimum

Average

98%tile

AA01 AA02 AA03 AA04 AA05 AA06 AA07 AA08 CPCBLimit

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

NOx

Conce

ntr

ati

on i

n µ

g/m

3



New Delhi, February 14, 2000. The measurements were carried out at each monitoring location

during day time and night time.

Noise Monitoring Locations

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

monitoring locations are given in Table 3.7

(Source: Google Image)

Figure 3.13 Google Image showing Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations

Table 3.7 Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring Locations

Location Code

Name of Location

Category Distance & Direction from site

Coordinates

N-1 Project Site Industrial - 22°35'41.21"N 72°57'37.34"E

N-2 Spandan Hospital Silence Zone 3.83 km, SSW 22°33'43.31"N 72°56'54.43"E

N-3 ISTAR Silence Zone 6.10 km, SW 22°32'57.50"N 72°55'36.45"E

N-4 Highway Commercial 7.40 km, ESE 22°33'31.45"N 73°1'15.44"E



N-5 Samarkha Residential 2.63 km, ENE 22°36'13.72"N 72°59'2.61"E

N-6 Industrial Area Industrial 8.37 km, ENE 22°37'34.33"N 73° 2'3.89"E

N-7 Ajarpura Residential 5.44 km, NNE 22°38'18.86"N 72°59'4.19"E

N-8 Railway Station Commercial 4.39 km, WNW 22°36'50.50"N 72°55'23.01"E

(Source: Analysis during study period, GCI)

Table 3.8 Ambient Noise Quality in the Study Area

S.

No.

Location name

Zone

Units

Day Time Night Time

Result CPCB

Permissible Limit

Result CPCB

Permissible Limit

1. Project site Industrial dB(A) Leq

59.7 75 51.2 70

2. Spandan Hospital Silence Zone dB(A) Leq

47.1 50 38.0 40

3. ISTAR Silence Zone dB(A) Leq

48.8 50 39.2 40

4. Highway Commercial dB(A) Leq

64.8 65 54.1 55

5. Samarkha Residential dB(A) Leq

53.9 55 44.2 45

6. Industrial Area Industrial dB(A) Leq

61.9 75 52.8 70

7. Ajarpura Residential dB(A) Leq

53.4 55 44.1 45

8. Near Railway

Station Commercial

dB(A) Leq

63.8 65 54.3 55

(Source: Monitoring during Study period by GCI)



Observation and Discussion: Day

Time:

The noise levels varied in the study area during day time from 47.1 dB(A) Leq at Spandan

Hospital to 64.8 Leq dB(A) at Highway.


Figure 3.14 Graphical Representation of Day time Noise Level in the study area

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Sampling Locations

Series1

Series2

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

DaytimeNoiselevelinStudyarea

dB

(A)

Leq



Night Time:

The night time noise level in the study area is in the range of 38.0 dB (A) Leq at Spandan

Hospital to 54.3 Leq dB (A) at Near Railway Station. The night time noise was also within

stipulated standards of CPCB.


Figure 3.15 Graphical Representation of Night time Noise Level in the study area

Table 3.9 Applicable Noise Standards

Area Code

Category of Area Limit in dB (A) Leq

Day Time Night Time

A Industrial area 75 70

B Commercial area 65 55

C Residential area 55 45

D Silence zone 50 40

(Source: Noise Pollution Rules, 2000)

Sampling Locations

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

10

0

Result

CPCBPermissibleLimit

70

60

50

40

30

20

NighttimeNoiselevelinStudyarea

dB

(A)

Leq



Note:

Day time is reckoned in between 6 am to 10pm

Night time reckoned in between 10 pm to 6am

Silence zone is defined as areas up to 10 meters around such premises as hospitals,

education, institutions and courts. The silence zones are to be declared by the

ComponentAuthority.

Mixed categories of areas should be declared as one of the four above mentioned

categories by the Component Authority and the corresponding standard shallapply.

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

3.11 WaterQuality

Reconnaissance Survey: Reconnaissance survey has been done for water quality monitoring

in the study area. The baseline water quality of ground water/surface water in the region is

obtained by collecting sample from villages in the area considering the 10 km radius for the

baseline study.

Methodology of Monitoring: In order to establish the baseline water quality, ground water and

surface water sampling locations were selected based on availability, following standard norms

and requirement. Ground water samples were collected from the identified hand pumps and

bore wells for the characterization of water quality. Selection of surface water sampling locations

has been considered as per the utilization pattern of the villagers for domestic/ drinking

purposes.

The samples collected were preserved, stored and analyzed as per standard methods of

Analysis of Water and Waste water (APHA, 1995).

3.11.1 Ground WaterQuality:

Ground water samples were collected from 8 locations during the study period and analyzed for

a number of physico-chemical parameters.



(Source: Google Earth Image)

Figure 3.16 Google Image showing Ground Water Monitoring Locations

Table 3.10 Ground Water Sampling Locations

Location Code

Name of Location

Distance & Direction from site

Coordinates

GW -1 Project Site - 22°35'41.21"N 72°57'37.34"E

GW -2 Anand 4.40 km, SSW 22°33'21.40"N 72°57'3.73"E

GW -3 Ajarpura 5.43 km, NNE 22°38'18.53"N 72°59'3.87"E

GW -4 Bhalej 8.50 km, ENE 22°38'5.06"N 73°1'51.50"E

GW -5 Lambvel 2.83 km, WSW 22°34'52.29"N 72°56'13.47"E

GW -6 Chikhodra 5.28 km, SE 22°33'55.97"N 73° 0'3.10"E

GW -7 Jol 8.27 km, WSW 22°34'43.74"N 72°52'54.64"E

GW -8 Samarkha 2.67 km, ENE 22°36'13.63"N 72°59'4.09"E



Table 3.11 Ground Water Quality in the Study Area

S.

No.

Parameter

Units

Result

Permissible

Limit as

Per

Reference

Method

Sample Identification GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 GW8 IS

10500:2012

1. pH --- 7.78 7.45 7.65 7.82 7.36 7.41 7.20 7.13 6.5-8.5 APHA 4500 H+

2. Conductivity mS/cm 2800 1712 2584 2180 2200 2426 2164 2324 - APHA 2510

3. Turbidity NTU <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 5 APHA 2130

4. Color Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 15 APHA 2120

5. Odor - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable APHA 2150

6.

Total

Dissolved

Solid

mg/L

1836

1237

1685

1437

1438

1590

1432

1526

2000

APHA 2540 C

7.

Total

Suspended

Solid

mg/L

2

1

3

2

2

3

1

2

-

APHA 2540 B

8. Sulphate mg/L 98.6 55.1 72.2 45.7 61.3 87.6 54.8 68.8 400 APHA 4500-

SO42-



9. Chloride mg/L 215 245 226 370 356 394 243 200 1000 APHA 4500 -

Cl-

10. Total

Hardness mg/L 580 385 438 505 468 435 501 390 600 APHA 2340

11. Calcium as

Ca mg/L 142.4 86.4 130 147.2 140.8 103.6 131.2 101.6 200 APHA -3500

Ca

12. Magnesium

Mg mg/L 54.4 41.07 27.46 33.29 28.19 42.77 43.01 33.05 100 APHA 3500-Mg

13. Alkalinity mg/L 325 315 294 405 389 321 375 306 600 APHA 2320

14. Copper mg/L <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 1.5 APHA 3500-Cu

15. Zinc mg/L <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 15 APHA 3500-Zn

16. Iron mg/L 0.26 0.22 0.19 0.20 0.19 0.34 0.29 0.21 0.3 APHA 3500-Fe

17. Lead mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 APHA 3500-Pb

18. Nickel mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.02 APHA 3500-Ni

19. Cadmium mg/L <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 0.003 APHA 3500-C

20.

Calcium

Hardness

as CaCO3

mg/L

356

216

325

368

352

259

328

254

-

APHA 3500-Ca

21. Magnesium

Hardness mg/L 224 169 113 137 116 176 177 136 - APHA 3500-Mg



as CaCO3

22. Phenolic

compound mg/L <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 0.002 APHA 5530

23. Fluoride mg/L 0.28 0.45 0.39 0.40 0.32 0.45 0.37 0.30 1.5 APHA 5400-F-

24. Salinity mg/L 387 441 406.8 666 640.8 709.2 437.4 360 - 27.

25. Pesticides P/A Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 29.

Source: Water Analysis during study period



Observation of ground water monitoring results:

All the samples were colorless meeting desirable norms (<5Hazen).

All the samples meet the desirable standards (pH ranges from 7.13 to7.82).

TDS in samples ranges from 1237 mg/L (Anand) to 1836 mg/L (Project Site). All the

samples meet the permissible limit of 2000mg/L.

Total Hardness in the water ranges from 385 mg/L (Anand) to 580 mg/L (Project Site). All

the samples meet the permissible limit of 600mg/L.

Calcium content in the water ranges from 86.4 mg/L (Anand) to 147.2 mg/L (Bhalej), all

the samples meet the permissible limit of 200mg/L.

Magnesium content in the water ranges from 27.46 mg/L (Ajarpura) to 54.4 mg/L (Project

Site). All the samples meet the permissible limit of 100mg/L.

Sulphate content in the water ranges from 45.7 mg/L (Bhalej) to 98.6 mg/L (Project Site).

All the samples meet the permissible limit of 400 mg/L for drinkingwater.

Fluoride content in the water ranges from 0.30 mg/L (Samarkha) to 0.45 mg/L (Anand).

All the samples meet the permissible limit of 1.5 mg/L for drinkingwater.

Total alkalinity in the water samples ranges from 294 mg/L (Ajarpura) to 405 mg/L

(Bhalej). All the samples are within the permissible limit of drinking water (600mg/L).

Chlorides range from 215 mg/L (Project Site) to 394 mg/L (Chikhodra), which are below

permissible limits (1000mg/L).

Heavy metals like Copper, Nickel, Cadmium and Zinc are well below the limit in all

samples except Lead which was slight above the permissiblelimit.

Hence, it can be observed that ground water qualities in terms of various essential and

desirable characteristics are found within the limits specified by IS 10500:2012.



3.11.2 Surface WaterQuality:

Surface water samples were collected from 8 locations during the study period and analyzed for a number of physic chemical parameters.

Figue 3.17 Google Image showing Surface Water Monitoring Locations Table 3.12

Surface Water Sampling Locations

Location

Code Name of Location

Distance & Direction

from site Coordinates

SW -1 Vehrai Mata Talav 4.33 km, S 22°33'21.06"N

72°57'21.78"E

SW -2 Near Chikhodra 5.57 km, SE 22°33'51.68"N

73°0'12.78"E

SW-3 Near Kunjrao 9.19 km, E 22°35'47.78"N

73°2'58.98"E

SW-4 Samarkha 3.06 km, ENE 22°36'6.31"N

72°59'20.97"E

SW-5 Near Bhalej 9.21 km, ENE 22°38'17.02"N

73°2'12.96"E

SW-6 Kahiba Nagar 6.04 km, N 22°38'54.94"N

72°57'1.43"E

SW-7 Near Kanjari 5.24 km, WNW 22°37'0.61"N

72°54'54.95"E

SW-8 Near Jol 8.46 km, W 22°35'31.45"N

72°52'41.34"E



Table 3.13 Surface Water Quality in the Study Area

S. No

Parameter Units Result Reference Method

Sample Identification SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8

1. pH --- 7.32 7.42 7.69 7.82 7.54 7.38 7.43 7.61 APHA 4500

H+

2. Conductivity µS/cm 1447 1542 1404 1386 529 614 484 514 APHA 2510

3. Turbidity NTU <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 APHA 2130

4. Color Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 APHA 2120

5. Odor - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable APHA 2150

6.

Total Dissolved

Solid mg/l 952 1006 925 914 358 468 324 349

APHA 2540 C

7.

Total

Suspended

Solid

mg/l

14

16

13

15

17

16

15

20

APHA 2540

B

8. Sulphate mg/l 45.6 58.3 42.6 53.6 59.4 71.2 63.2 75.4 APHA 4500- SO 2-

4

9. Chloride mg/l 116 98 153 138 105 126 158 162 APHA 4500 - Cl-

10. Total Hardness mg/l 228 213 236 250 239 196 201 226 APHA 2340

11. Calcium as Ca mg/l 37.2 51.6 41.5 35.2 48.6 34.8 41.3 31.7 APHA - 3500 Ca

12. Magnesium Mg mg/l 23.3 23.1 21.5 18.8 25.4 20.5 21.6 19.2 APHA

3500-Mg

13. Alkalinity mg/l 342 329 289 332 244 357 315 240 APHA 2320

14. Copper mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 APHA

3500-Cu

15. Zinc mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 APHA



3500-Zn

16.

Iron

mg/l

0.14

0.17

0.11

0.15

0.13

0.10

0.13

0.17

APHA 3500-Fe

17. Lead mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA

3500-Pb

18. Nickel mg/l <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 APHA

3500-Ni

19. Cadmium mg/l <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 APHA

3500-C

20.

Total Coliform MPN/ 100 ml

140

120

110

130

84

63

240

170 APHA 9221

B

21.

Faecal Coliform

MPN/ 100 ml

34

23

27

21

17

9.8

47

40 APHA 9221

E

22.

E. Coli MPN/ 100 ml

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent APHA 9221

F

23.

Calcium Hardness as CaCO3

mg/l

163

175

189

174

186

156

156

186 APHA

3500-Ca

24.

Magnesium Hardness as CaCO3

mg/l

65

38

47

76

53

40

33

40 APHA

3500-Mg

25. Phenol mg/l <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 APHA 5530

26. Fluoride mg/l 0.16 0.28 0.17 0.21 0.17 0.25 0.31 0.18 APHA

5400-F-

27. Salinity mg/l 208.8 176.4 275.4 248.4 189 226.8 284.4 291.6 APHA 2520 B

28.

Pesticides

P/A

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent Gas

Chromatog raphy



29.

Chemical Oxygen Demand

mg/l 32

16

24

16

32

16

24

32

APHA 5220

30.

Biochemical Oxygen Demand

mg/l

8

4

6

4

8

4

6

6

APHA 5210



Table 3.14 Standard Water Quality Criteria

Class of

Water Designated best use Criteria

A Drinking WaterSource

without conventional

treatment but after

disinfection

Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be

50 orless

pH between 6.5 and8.5

Dissolved Oxygen 6mg/l ormore

Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20°C 2mg/l

orless

B Outdoor bathing (Organized) Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be

500 or less pH between 6.5 and8.5



orless

C Drinking water source after

conventional treatment and

disinfection

Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be

5000 or less pH between 6 to9



orless

D Propagation of Wild life and

Fisheries

pH between 6.5 to8.5


Free Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/l orless

E Irrigation, Industrial Cooling,

Controlled Waste disposal

pH between 6.0 to8.5

Electrical Conductivity at 25°C micro mhos/cm

Max.2250

Sodium absorption Ratio Max. 26

Boron Max. 2mg/L

(Source: http://cpcb.nic.in/Water_Quality_Criteria.php)

http://cpcb.nic.in/Water_Quality_Criteria.php)



Observation on Surface water Quality:

The baseline quality of water based on the results of the surface water quality monitoring within

the study area, it is observed that,

The TDS and Chloride is high at Reservoir Chikhodra water body due to some

anthropogenic sources such as washing, bathing etc. and it may be due some

percolation of groundwater where TDS is high from nearbyarea.

Total coliform and faecal coliform are observed high at all locations due to domestic

activities in ponds like washing, bathingetc.

2.12 Soil

Soil is the most important natural resource and a natural resource is anything that comes from

the earth and is used by us. We depend on the soil for food, clothing, shelter, minerals, clay and

water. Soil is the seat of many macro and micro flora like algae, fungi, earthworms, bacteria etc.

These are very beneficial in promoting soil reactions and decomposing the organic matter by

which essential nutrients for plants are liberated. Most of the soil is made up of two main parts:

Tiny bits of mineral particles which come from larger rocks, and humus, which is dark brown in

color and consists of decaying remains of plants and animals.

Soil also contains water, air and living organisms, such as fungi, bacteria, earthworms, round

worms, insects, etc. Actually more organisms live in the soil than above it.

3.12.1 Methodology

The soil samples were collected from 8 selected locations during pre monsoon season. The

samples collected were homogeneous representative of each sampling location. At random sub

locations were identified at each location and soil samples were collected from 5 to 15 cm below

the surface. It was uniformly mixed before homogenizing the soil samples. The samples about

500 gm were packed in polythene bags labelled in the field with location number and sent to the

laboratory for the analysis of physicochemical parameters.

3.12.2 Soil SamplingLocations

Soil Sampling was conducted once during the study period of Pre Mon soon season. 8 soil

samples were collected from selected locations in the vicinity of the proposed project. For

studying soil quality environment in the study area, sampling locations were selected to assess



the existing soil conditions in and around the existing plant area representing various land use

conditions. The homogenized samples were analyzed for physicochemical characteristics


Figure 3.18 Google Image showing Soil Sampling Location

Table 3.15 -Soil Sampling Locations

Location Code

Sampling Locations

Distance, km Direction

S-1 Project Site - 22°35'41.21"N 72°57'37.34"E

S-2 Anand 4.40 km, SSW 22°33'21.40"N 72°57'3.73"E

S-3 Ajarpura 5.43 km, NNE 22°38'18.53"N 72°59'3.87"E

S-4 Bhalej 8.50 km, ENE 22°38'5.06"N 73°1'51.50"E

S-5 Lambvel 2.83 km, WSW 22°34'52.29"N 72°56'13.47"E

S-6 Chikhodra 5.28 km, SE 22°33'55.97"N 73° 0'3.10"E

S-7 Jol 8.27 km, WSW 22°34'43.74"N 72°52'54.64"E

S-8 Samarkha 2.67 km, ENE 22°36'13.63"N 72°59'4.09"E



3.12.3 Analysis of SoilSamples

The soil samples were examined for various physicochemical parameters, to determine the existing soil characteristics of the study area.

Physicochemical characteristics of soil are presented as follows:

Table 3.16 -Physiochemical Characteristics of Soil

Sr.

No.

Parameters

Unit

Results Reference

Method S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8

1 pH - 7.55 7.66 7.81 7.34 7.41 7.62 7.83 7.25 IS 2720 : Part 26

: 1987

2

Mechanical soil

analysis

(soil texture)

-

Clay

Loam

Clay

Loam

Clay

Loam

Clay

Loam

Clay

Loam

Clay

Loam

Clay Loam

Clay Loam

-

3 Electrical

Conductivity

ms/c

m 2114 1720 1850 1630 1562 147 1522 1681 IS 14767: 2000

4 Soil Moisture

Content % 8.4 9.40 9.15 8.79 9.52 7.89 9.2 10.8

IS 2720 – Part –

2

5 Water Holding

Capacity % 53.7 44.9 53.7 51.8 56.3 40.7 46.0 44.0 APHA 3111-B

6 Bulk Density gm/c

m3 1.39 1.47 1.33 1.49 1.38 1.47 1.42 1.40 -

5 Organic Carbon % 0.58 0.56 0.38 0.78 0.44 0.63 0.52 0.48 IS 2720 : Part 22

: 1972



6 Organic Matter % 1.0 0.97 0.65 1.35 0.76 1.1 0.90 0.83 IS 2720 : Part 22

: 1972

7 Phosphorus % 0.0011 0.0016 0.0013 0.0018 0.0013 0.0017 0.0014 0.0019 APHA 4500 – P

8 Total Nitrogen % 0.15 0.10 0.14 0.32 0.44 0.17 0.19 0.29 APHA 4500-

NORG

9 Potassium as K mg/kg 0.013 0.012 0.018 0.011 0.017 0.015 0.021 0.010 APHA 3500 – K -

B

10 Calcium mg/kg 186 192 177 149 158 180 174 162 APHA 3500 –Ca–

B

11 Magnesium mg/kg 64 76 70 60 54 61 72 66 APHA 3500 –Mg

12 Chloride mg/kg 148 202 185 138 187 162 154 171 IS 6925: 1973

13 Copper as Cu mg/kg 12.6 13.7 11.9 13.1 12.6 14.0 13.5 12.4 APHA 3111 B

14 Zinc as Zn mg/kg 212 198 165 132 217 105 197 201 APHA 3111 B

15 Iron as Fe mg/kg 15.4 11.2 12.2 16.3 14.1 11.1 13.5 16.2 APHA 3111 B

16 Lead as Pb mg/kg <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 APHA 3500-Pb

17 Nickel as Ni mg/kg 13.2 12.7 12.2 14.5 13.6 11.8 12.4 13.0 APHA 3500-Ni

(Source: Analysis by GCI Laboratory)



3.13 Biological Environment:

Ecological communication presents the highest level of commitment to the environment, to

personal and community ecology and to a sustainable way of life for us and for the next

generation.

Environment consists of all living and non living factors which balance the weather conditions

and may be disturbed by some mechanical activities. Due to introduction of such activities, the

surrounding water, air and habitats may disappear or some new species may appear.

By conducting ecological studies, we may be able to understand the pattern of change in

weather condition, appearance or disappearance of flora and fauna, changes in vegetation

pattern in respect of their quantity and quality.

The future industrial activities may be so planned in such a way that the existing ecosystem may

not get disturbed beyond sustainable limits. Hence, ecological studies form a part

ofenvironmental monitoring studies required for Environmental Management Plan.

The ecological study was undertaken to understand the present status of ecosystem of the

area, to predict changes as a result of proposed activities and to suggest measures for

maintaining the conditions. This carried through primary survey and secondary data collected

from various Government agencies like Forest Department, Agriculture Department, Scientific

literatures etc. Ecological survey is aimed to assess the existing flora and fauna components in

the study area. Considering the rich bio diversity of organisms and their role in productivity and

their importance in human livelihood, it is vital to project and safeguard this dynamicecosystem.

Floral Compositions (cross check)

The floristic survey was carried out in and around the project site. Overall structure of the

vegetation in this area was scattered forest patches intercepted with scrubland and grassland.

Most of the study area is under human settlement and agriculture practice. The grasses were

found growing on open places, agricultural area and near human settlements. The agricultural

practice is mainly depending on monsoon water. The main crops cultivated in the region are

Rice, lab lab bean, cow pea, black gram, horse gram, finger millet, pros millet and groundnut.

Some irrigated part of the area has vegetables like okra, brinjal and leafy vegetables.



The floral composition of the study area is mostly tropical deciduous type. The various terrestrial

plants available in the study area are reported in below table. Heavy rainfall, moderate and

humid climate condition favours the richness of flora in study area.

Table 3.17 List of Flora in the Study Area

Common Name Scientific name

Limdo Azadirachta indica

Gulmohar Delonix regia

Aduso Adathoda vasica

Kanthar Capparis sepiaria

Garmalo Cassia fistula

Vans Bambusa sp

Deshi Baval Acacia nilotica

Papaya Carica papaya

Amla Emblica officinalis

Peepal Ficus religiosa

Mehandi Lawsonia inermis

Mitholimdo Murraya koenigii

Bakan limdo Melia azadirach

Asopalav Polyalthia longifolia

Saragvo Moringa oleifera

Dadam Punica granatum

Gando Baval Prosopis juliflora

Ambo Mangifera indica

Jambu Syzygium cumini

Bor Zizyphus mauritiana

Khati Amli Tamarindus indica

Kaner Nerium indicum

Pili Kener Thevetia paruriana

Arando Ricinus communis

Peltophorum Peltophorum petrocarpum

Pilu Salvadora oleoidis

Khajuri Phoenix sylvestris

Tecoma Tecoma undulata

Goras Amli Pithocelobium dulce

Sag Tectona grandis

Kothu Feronia elephantum

Badam Terminalia catappa

Karamda Carisa carandas

Dandaliya thor Euphorbia tirucalli



Sitafal Annona squamosa

Puvadiya Cassia tora

Arduso Ailanthus excelsa

Gunda Cordia myxa

Nilgiri Eucalyptus teriticornis

Shami Prosopis cineraria

Kamboi Phyllanthus reticulata

Suaeda Suaeda sp.

Ratanjyo Jatropha curcas

Ketaki Agave americana

Karir Capparis deciduas


Gorad Acacia Senegal

Arni Clerodendron phlomidis

Fauna

The various animal species in the study area are reported in Table 3.18. The richness of plant

species of the region is the prime cause for animal richness.

Table 3.18 List of Fauna in the Study Area

Common name Scientific name

Birds

Blue rock pigeon Columba livia

Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis

Asian koel Eudynamys scolopacea

Indian Cuckoo Cuculus micropterus

Grey Heron Ardeola cinerea

Little Heron Butorides striatus

Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii

Indian Cormorant Phalacrocorax fuscicollis

Little Cormorant Phalacanus niger

Black winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus

Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer

Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca

White Ibis Threskiornis aethiopica

Black Ibis Psudibis papillosa

Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus

Western Reef Egret Egretta gularis



Little Egret Egretta garzetta

Intermediate Egret Mesophoyx intermedia

Lesser Flamingo Phoenicopterus minor

Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber

Purple Sunbird Nectarinia sperata

Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala

Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus

Asian Openbilled Stork Anastomus oscitans

Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos

Common Crane Grus grus

Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis

Little Tern Sterna albifrons

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus

Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia

Black kite Milvus migrans

Black winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus

Reptiles

Indian Monitor Varanus bengalensis

Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor

Common Rat Snake Ptyas mucosus

Common Vine Snake Ahaetulla nasuta

Common tree Snake Dendrelaphis tristis

Indian Cobra Naja naja

Mammals

Bander Presbytis entellus

Chachunder Suncus murinus

Sasalu Lepus nigricollis

Chamarchidiyu Pteropus giganteus

Nolio, nyula Herpetes auropunctatus

Nilgai Baselaphus tragocamelus

Lamba Kanwado Sedo Hemiechinus auritus

Jarakh Hyaena hyaena

Aquatic Animals

Common name Habitat

Karchala Salty Water

Bhangra Salty Water

Lapta Salty Water

Bakara Salty Water

Jinga Salty Water



3.14 Socio economicEnvironment

Reconnaissance: Reconnaissance has been done to assess socio economic status in the

study area. The study area is rural however basic amenities were observed to beavailable.

Methodology: Detailed socio economic data were collected within 10 km radius of the existing

Project site. Preliminary information was collected during field investigation followed by

secondary data from the census of India 2011.

Socio Economic Assessment

Socio economic status of the population is the indicator of the change in the life style due to the

developmental activities taking place in the region. The villages which appears within the 10 km

radius from the centre of the proposed Project site are considered for socio economic study.

Demography

The study there is 22 villages in the study area. The demographic pattern of all the settlements

as per 2011 census is given in below table:


Figure 3.19 Villages within 10 km radius



Table 3.19 List of villages present in the study area

Sr. No.

Village name Taluka Distance from

Project Site Direction from

Project site

1 Uttarsanda Nadiad 9.43 Km NW

2 Chalali Nadiad 9.67 Km NNE

3 Saiyadpura Anand 8.23 Km NNE

4 Chaklasi Nadiad 7 Km NNW

5 Bhoi Vagu Anand 6.64Km NNW

6 Ajarpura Anand 5.43 Km NNE

7 Bhumel Nadiad 6.74 Km NW

8 Badapura Anand 8.43 Km NE

9 Tarpura Anand 8.94 Km NE

10 Kasor Anand 6.91 km NE

11 Bhalej Umreth 8.51 km ENE

12 Rahtalav Anand 6.82 Km ENE

13 Thakorpura Nadiad 6.60 Km ENE

14 Sardarpura Nadiad 8.95 Km ENE

15 Ajupura Anand 5.26 Km E

16 Tranol Anand 8.31 Km E

17 Kunjrao Anand 9.10 Km E

18 Raasnol Nadiad 9.12 Km E

19 Bedwa Anand 9.06 Km ESE

20 Chikhodra Anand 5.27 Km SE

21 Vagashi Anand 6.64 Km SE

22 Rajodpura Anand 5.35 km SSE

23 Mogar Anand 8.36 km SE

24 Gopalpura Anand 8.56 Km SSE

25 Jahangirpura Khambhat 7.58 Km SSE

26 Baluwala Anklav 8.18 km S

27 Jitodia Anand 6.99 Km S

28 Valasan Anand 9.32 Km WSW

29 Jol Anand 8.25 Km WSW

30 Vadtal Nadiad 8.70 Km W

31 Bamroli Nadiad 9.46 Km W

32 Rajnagar Nadiad 7.14 Km WNW

33 Narsanda Nadiad 7.73 Km WNW

34 Lambhvel Anand 2.81 Km WSW

35 Becharpura Borsad 4.38 Km W

36 Kanjari Nadiad 4.75 Km WNW

37 Boriavi Anand 3.21 Km WNW

38 Samarkha Anand 2.67 Km ENE



Sex Ratio

Sex ratio is number of females per 1000 males. In the study area the sex ratio is 929. As per

the Census 2011 the male population is 52% while female population is 48% of the total

population.

Table 3.20 Village-wise details of Population

S. No

Village No of

Households

Total Populatio

n

Male

Female Sex Ratio

(females/m ales)*1000

1 Ajarpura 1001 4693 2443 2250 921.0

2 Saiyadpura 693 3386 1783 1603 899.0

3 Badapura 401 2012 1026 986 961.0

4 Tarpura 287 1386 722 664 919.7

5 Bhalej 2935 16266 8410 7856 934.1

6 Kasor 2680 13057 6789 6268 923.3

7 Rahtalav 448 2263 1160 1103 950.9

8 Sardarpura 435 2178 1138 1040 913.9

9 Tarnol 1534 7677 3969 3708 934.2

10 Kunjrao 1412 6917 3625 3292 908.1

11 Rasnol 1951 9390 4927 4463 905.8

12 Bedva 1088 5444 2843 2601 914.9

13 Chikhodra 3363 15957 8269 7688 929.7

14 Bhuvel 455 2159 1135 1024 902.2

15 Samarkha 4612 22712 11642 11070 950.9

16 Bamroli 1338 6305 3197 3108 972.2

17 Ravipura 301 1460 746 714 957.1

18 Jol 1278 5952 3093 2859 924.3

19 Gopalpura 592 2660 1376 1284 933.1

20 Valasan 1682 8050 4118 3932 954.8



21 Lambhvel 1168 5578 2942 2636 896.0

22 Anand 54532 263835 137018 126817 925.5

Total

84186 409337 212371 196966 928.7

Figure 3.20 Population of the study area

Total Population Male

Total Population Female 52%

48%

PopulationoftheStudyArea



Social Structure:

Out of total population, 3.92 % is SC population and 1.35 % is ST Population.

Table 3.21 Social Distribution

Sr. No.

Name

Total Population Person

Scheduled Castes population Person

Scheduled Castes population Male

Scheduled Castes population Female

Scheduled Tribes population Person

Scheduled Tribes population Male

Scheduled Tribes population Female

1 Ajarpura 4693 198 89 109 77 44 33

2 Saiyadpura 3386 16 9 7 0 0 0

3 Badapura 2012 124 64 60 0 0 0

4 Tarpura 1386 16 10 6 0 0 0

5 Bhalej 16266 179 98 81 169 79 90

6 Kasor 13057 439 232 207 7 5 2

7 Rahtalav 2263 178 89 89 4 2 2

8 Sardarpura 2178 0 0 0 0 0 0

9 Tarnol 7677 274 131 143 6 3 3

10 Kunjrao 6917 200 103 97 74 33 41

11 Rasnol 9390 313 157 156 14 7 7

12 Bedva 5444 71 41 30 19 9 10

13 Chikhodra 15957 413 208 205 669 341 328

14 Bhuvel 2159 295 158 137 124 70 54

15 Samarkha 22712 582 290 292 115 58 57

16 Bamroli 6305 180 93 87 0 0 0

17 Ravipura 1460 0 0 0 6 4 2

18 Jol 5952 106 47 59 51 29 22

19 Gopalpura 2660 188 93 95 166 84 82

20 Valasan 8050 537 272 265 33 19 14

21 Lambhvel 5578 289 142 147 296 158 138



22 Anand 263835 11451 5871 5580 3699 1911 1788

Total 409337 16049 8197 7852 5529 2856 2673

Figure 3.21 Social profile of the study area

SocialProfileoftheStudyArea

1%

4%

Total Population Person

SC Population

ST Population

95%



Literacy

The overall percentage of literate in the area is 75 %. Total literate population is 306891. The

literacy rate of male is 42 % while literacy rate in female is 33%.

Table 3.22 Literacy Rate

Sr. No.

Name

Total Populati on Person

Literate s Populat ion Person

Literates Populatio n Male

Literates Populatio n Female

Illiterat e Person s

Illiterat e Male

Illiterat e Female

1 Ajarpura 4693 3787 2071 1716 906 372 534

2 Saiyadpura 3386 2333 1440 893 1053 343 710

3 Badapura 2012 1259 773 486 753 253 500

4 Tarpura 1386 982 596 386 404 126 278

5 Bhalej 16266 12915 7032 5883 3351 1378 1973

6 Kasor 13057 9573 5367 4206 3484 1422 2062

7 Rahtalav 2263 1621 951 670 642 209 433

8 Sardarpura 2178 1389 858 531 789 280 509

9 Tarnol 7677 5556 3269 2287 2121 700 1421

10 Kunjrao 6917 5130 2923 2207 1787 702 1085

11 Rasnol 9390 6711 3994 2717 2679 933 1746

12 Bedva 5444 3975 2282 1693 1469 561 908

13 Chikhodra 15957 12630 6860 5770 3327 1409 1918

14 Bhuvel 2159 1593 904 689 566 231 335

15 Samarkha 22712 17117 9665 7452 5595 1977 3618

16 Bamroli 6305 4329 2557 1772 1976 640 1336

17 Ravipura 1460 960 570 390 500 176 324

18 Jol 5952 4211 2409 1802 1741 684 1057

19 Gopalpura 2660 2091 1170 921 569 206 363

20 Valasan 8050 5813 3278 2535 2237 840 1397

21 Lambhvel 5578 4029 2351 1678 1549 591 958



22 Anand 263835 198887 112230 86657 64948 24788 40160

Total 409337 306891 173550 133341 102446 38821 63625

Figure 3.22 Population Literacy of the study area

PopulationLiteracyintheStudyArea

25%

42% Literates Population Male

Literate Population Female

Illiterate Persons

33%



Occupational Pattern

The overall percentage of workers in the area is 39%.

Table 3.23 Occupational Pattern

Sr. No.

Name

Total Popula tion Person

Total Worker Popula tion Person

Total Worker Popula tion Male

Total Worker Populati on Female

Main Working Popula tion Person

Main Cultivat or Populati on Person

Main Agricult ural Laboure rs Populati on Person

Main House hold Indust ries Popul ation Perso n

Main Other Worker s Popula tion Person

Margin al Worker Popula tion Person

Non Wor king Pop ulati on Pers on

Non Worki ng Popul ation Male

Non Worki ng Popula tion Femal e

1 Ajarpura 4693 1651 1428 223 1369 401 519 36 413 282 3042 1015 2027

2 Saiyadpura 3386 1655 1039 616 1567 449 938 3 177 88 1731 744 987

3 Badapura 2012 877 517 360 456 304 81 0 71 421 1135 509 626

4 Tarpura 1386 610 441 169 609 249 253 1 106 1 776 281 495

5

Bhalej

16266 5070 4556 514 4274 736 1598 61 1879 796 1119

6 3854 7342

6 Kasor 13057 6370 4066 2304 4398 1043 2923 63 369 1972 6687 2723 3964

7 Rahtalav 2263 753 680 73 737 95 448 5 189 16 1510 480 1030



8 Sardarpura 2178 1027 656 371 775 170 572 0 33 252 1151 482 669

9 Tarnol 7677 2980 2375 605 2812 307 2142 15 348 168 4697 1594 3103

10 Kunjrao 6917 2766 2204 562 2624 387 1767 10 460 142 4151 1421 2730

11 Rasnol 9390 4100 2894 1206 3167 754 2052 21 340 933 5290 2033 3257

12 Bedva 5444 2053 1744 309 1892 440 864 11 577 161 3391 1099 2292

13

Chikhodra

15957 5793 4677 1116 5207 585 2049 85 2488 586 1016

4 3592 6572

14 Bhuvel 2159 882 656 226 882 318 224 21 319 0 1277 479 798

15

Samarkha

22712 9843 6650 3193 7470 1381 3776 127 2186 2373 1286

9 4992 7877

16 Bamroli 6305 2280 1880 400 2092 400 1211 48 433 188 4025 1317 2708

17 Ravipura 1460 548 384 164 522 180 284 1 57 26 912 362 550

18 Jol 5952 2299 1829 470 1995 550 886 65 494 304 3653 1264 2389

19 Gopalpura 2660 1002 781 221 921 139 597 17 168 81 1658 595 1063

20 Valasan 8050 3273 2340 933 2262 393 868 26 975 1011 4777 1778 2999



21 Lambhvel 5578 1791 1524 267 1409 239 287 26 857 382 3787 1418 2369

22

Anand

263835 103760 79613 24147 89463 16911 44790 1385 26377 14297 1600

75 57405

10267

0

Total

409337

161383

122934

38449

136903

26431

69129

2027

39316

24480

2479

54 89437

15851

7

OccupationalPatternoftheStudyArea

37%

57%

Main Workers

MarginalWorkers

NonWorkers

6%



3.15 Traffic Survey

Reconnaisance

The traffic survey , to ascertain the traffic density in the study area was conducted on the road

near the project site. The composition of Traffic includes Two Wheelers, Three Wheelers

(Goods & Passenger Autos), Four Wheeler (Passenger cars) and Four Wheeler Heavy Vehicles

like Trucks, Lorries, Busesetc.

Traffic survey of the Study Area

The traffic survey, to ascertain the traffic density in the study area was conducted on the road

near to the project site and also to evaluate the impacts of the increased traffic due to the

proposed activity. The methodology adopted for carrying out the traffic study was to select the

major road around the project site and count the various categories of vehicles moving on these

roads given in the below table

Location: NH 8 (Samarkha Chokdi)

Sr No.

Vehicle Type

Equivalent PUC factor

During peak Hrs (No. Of vehicles/ hr)

No. Of vehicles in

PCU During peak Hrs

(Equivalent PUC factor*

No. Of vehicles)

During lean Hrs (No. Of vehicles/hr)

No. Of vehicles in PCU During

lean hrs (Equivalent PUC

factor* No. Of vehicle in lean

hrs)

1 Two

Wheelers 0.75 470 352.5 335 251.2

2 Three

Wheelers 1.2 168 201.6 98 117.6

3 Cars 1 637 637 363 363

4 Buses 3.7 65 240.5 35 129.5

5

Trucks/Lorries

3.7

106

392.2

85

314.5

6 2 Axle Truck 3.7 68 251.6 40 148

7

3 Axle Truck

3.7

40

148

12

44.4

Total 1554 2223.4 968 1368.2



Existing Traffic Scenario and Level of Services (NH-8)

National Highway 8 is a Highway within the state of Gujarat.

All types of vehicles move on the road

Capacity of road as per IRC= 2400 PCU’s/hr

Total volume during peak hours=1554

Existing volume/capacity ratio= 1554/2400= 0.64

The level of service is “C” that isGood

Total Volume during lean hours= 1368.2

Existing volume/capacity ratio= 1368.2/2400= 0.57

The level of service is “C” that is Good.

Sr No.

Existing Volume/Capacity Ratio

Level of Services

1 0.0 to 0.2 “A” (Excellent)

2 0.2 to 0.4 “B” (Very Good)

3 0.4 to 0.6 “C” (Good)

4 0.6 to 0.8 “D” (Fair)

5 0.8 to 1.0 “E” (Poor)

TrafficData Equivalent PUC factor

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

DuringpeakHrs(No.Ofvehicles/

hr)

No.OfvehiclesinPCUDuringpeak

Hrs(EquivalentPUCfactor*No.Of

vehicles)

DuringleanHrs(No.Of

vehicles/hr)

Types of Vehicles

No.OfvehiclesinPCUDuringlean

hrs(EquivalentPUCfactor*No.Of

vehicle in leanhrs)

No.

of

Vehic

le/h

r



CHAPTER 4. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTSAND

MITIGATIONMEASURES

4.1 Prelude

Prediction of environmental impacts is the most important component in the impact

assessment study, as it provides quantitative information on anticipated environmental impacts

from a project well in advance. Several mathematical/statistical techniques and methodologies

are available for predicting impacts from developmental projects on the surrounding

physicochemical, ecological and socio economic components of environment. The results

obtained from the predictions are superimposed over the baseline data ( pre project) to derive

the ultimate (post project) scenario of environmental quality status in the study area around the

proposed project site. The quantitative impacts derived from predictions are also essential to

delineate effective environmental management plan for minimizing the adverse impacts on the

surrounding environment during construction and operation phases of theproject.

The following sections identify the potential impacts on the environment from the proposed

project based on the nature and extent of the various activities associated with the project

implementation and operation, as well as the current status of the environmental quality at the

project site. Both beneficial (positive) and adverse (negative) impacts areconsidered.

4.2 Valued Environmental Components and PotentialImpacts

The project activities will interact with various valued Environmental Components viz., air,

water, soil, land, flora & fauna, etc. The components that may be affected due to the proposed

manufacturing and require focused evaluation are summarized in the following sub sections,

considering both construction phase as well as operation phase of the project.

4.2.1 Potential Impacts during ProjectImplementation

Impact on AirEnvironment

Impact on LandEnvironment

Impact on Ambient NoiseLevels

Impact on WaterQuality

Impact due to SolidWaste

Impact on TerrestrialEcology

Impact on Socio-economic Environment



4.2.2 Potential Impacts during ProjectOperation

Impact on AirEnvironment

Impact on NoiseEnvironment

Impact on WaterEnvironment

Impact due to Solid Waste/ HazardousWaste

Impact on TerrestrialEcology

Impact on LandEnvironment

Impact on Socio-economic Environment

4.3 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures durin Project Implementation

Construction activities normally spread over pre-construction, preparatory construction,

machinery installation and commissioning stages and end with the induction of manpower and

start up.

Preparatory construction phase mainly consists of transportation of machinery, equipment and

materials to the site for construction, clearing and levelling of land, construction of foundations,

buildings and approach roads.

Machinery installation and commissioning involve activities like fabrication work, cutting,

welding and construction of buildings and other facilities, lying of cables and pipelines etc. It

involves testing of plant for any type of leakages and designed capacity. The environmental

impacts along with suggested mitigation measures have been presented in the following sub

sectors. The construction activities for the proposed project are limited only and for shorter

period.

4.3.1 Air Environment

Impact: The sources of air emission during construction phase will include site clearing,

vehicles movement, material storages and handling and operation of construction equipment.

Emissions from them are expected to result in temporary degradation of air quality, primarily in

the working environment affecting construction employees. However, dust generation and SPM

rise in the ambient air will be coarse and will settle within a short distance close to the

construction sites. Hence, dust and other emissions are unlikely to spread sufficiently to affect

the surroundings of the constructionsite.



Traffic to the site during construction will be slightly more intensive than at present. The present

road conditions are good for the proposed additional movement of vehicular traffic. Hence, the

impacts on the ambient air quality during construction phase will be temporarily for short

duration and reversible in nature and restricted to smallarea.

Fugitive dust sources associated with construction phase include vehicular traffic generating

fugitive dust on paved and unpaved roads, aggregate material handling, and other aggregate

processing operations.

The emission of particulate matter during the construction phase will be generated from the

activities like receipt, transfer and screening of aggregate, road dust emissions, etc.

Mitigation Measures:

Dust Control

Paving is an appropriate solution for access road to the project. Another appropriate use

of paving is for parking lots and for material storage areas, where gravel cover is not

adequate for dust control orerosion.

Locally found gravels can also be applied to access roads and lots to add a protective

layer over the exposed soil and helps to control dust generation. However, gravels shall

contain a minimal percentage of fines and clean gravel shall be added periodically, as

the fines migrate to the surface and createdust.

Water spray, through water trucks is an effective way to keep dust under control.

Sprinklers can also be employed to deliver continuous moisture in dust proneareas.

High vehicle speeds increase the amount of fugitive dust created from unpaved areas.

Reducing the speed of a vehicle to 20 km/hr can reduce emissions by a largeextent.

Care shall be taken to keep all material storages adequately covered and contained so

that they are not exposed to situations, where winds on site could lead to dust

particulateemissions.

Fabrics and plastics for covering piles of soils and debris is an effective means to reduce

fugitive dust from the materialstores/warehouses.

Spills of dirt or dusty materials shallll be cleaned up promptly so that the spilled materials

do not become a source of fugitiveemission.

Spilled concrete slurries or liquid wastes shall be contained/cleaned up immediately

before they can infiltrate into the soil/ground or run off in nearbyareas.



Gaseous Emission Control

Regular maintenance of machinery and equipment will be carriedout.

All the vehicles used for construction activity shall be checked for ‘Pollution Under

Control’(PUC).

Ambient Air Quality monitoring should be carried out during construction phase. If

monitored parameters are above the prescribed limits, suitable control measures must

betaken.

4.3.2 NoiseLevel

Impact: The general noise levels during construction phase viz. due to working of heavy earth

moving equipment and machinery installation may sometimes go up to 90 db (A) at the work

sites in day time. The workers in general are likely to be exposed to an equivalent noise level of

80-90 db (A) in 8 hours shift for which all statutory precautions will be implemented.

The noise generation will be considered during such type of large scale construction activities.

The impacts during construction phase are temporary and will be marginal. Necessary

mitigation measures are required to be implemented during constructionperiod.

Typical Noise Sources during Construction Phase

Description Noise Level dB(A) Earth Movers Front Loaders 72-84 Backhoes 72-93 Tractors 76-96 Material Handlers Concrete Mixers 75-83 Cranes (movable) 75-86

Vehicular Traffic (Construction material & plantmachinery)

85-98

Stationary Equipment DG Sets 90-95 Compressors 74-86 Impact Based Equipment Pneumatic Wrenches 83-88 Jack hammer 81-98

Mitigation Measures

There will be increase in ambient noise levels during the construction phase due to all the

projectactivitiesduringconstructionphase,whichwillbetemporaryinnatureandforashorter



duration ( i.e. construction phase). The measures described below wil be able to mitigate the

noise levels generated at site:

Provision of rubber padding/ noiseisolators

Provision of silencers to modulate the noise generated bymachines

Provision of protective devices like ear muff/ plugs to theworkers

As far as possible no construction activities will be carried out during nighttime

Maintenance of construction equipment shall be done properly, which will be done by

provision in the various contracts with thecontractors.

Vehicular movement towards the construction sites shall be properly regulated to

minimize the air and noise pollutionconsequences.

Movement of trucks shall be controlled during nighttime.

4.3.3 Water Resources & Quality

During the construction phase of the project, total water requirement will be fulfilled from Ravda

Pura Gram Panchayat water supply. Waste water generated during construction phase will be

mainly from construction workers & domestic activities. Therefore, no long term adverse impact

on water quality (surface as well as ground) is anticipated during construction phase.


Construction waste water generation:

Minimal quantity waste water will be generated during the construction phase of the project.

Water will be used only for curing of concrete, which will be absorbed by land or get

evaporated. Vitrified/ polished tiles will be used for flooring and hence no wash water will be

needed.

The potential negative impact is considered minor and has no long term impact. Alkaline wash

water containing excessive amounts of cement will be made to settle down and neutralized

before discharge. The overall impact on water environment during construction phase due to

the proposed project would be short term duration and insignificant. The potential negative

impact is considered minor and has no long term impact.

Sanitation

The construction work force will use the sanitation facility (Septic tank) in order to maintain

adequate hygienic conditions.



4.3.3 Land Environment

Impact:

Soil around construction site, haulage road, and workshop areas, will get compacted due

to transportation of man, machine andmaterials.

Soil may also get contaminated around construction site, machine maintenance area,

fuelling station and internal road construction material storage (not much involved) &

preparation site and haulageroad.

No soil erosion is anticipated due to the construction activities during the rainy season,

as the project site is a flatland.

Road traffic will be increased during construction phase. There will not be increase in rail

and sea traffic during constructionphase.

However, as such, the operations do not require any major combustion source; hence

the impact on soil due to deposition of air pollutants shall benegligible.

Soil quality will not be affected, as there will not be any disposal of untreated effluent on

land.


To keep the damage to topsoil, minimum excavators shall be used for construction. The

excavated material such as topsoil shall be stacked at safe places for reuse at a later

stage ofconstruction.

Top soil conserved during the construction phase shall be utilized for landscaping and

green beltdevelopment.

Once the construction activities will be completed, there is no adverse impact envisaged

due to the operation of the plant. The greenbelt development and tree plantation will help

in enhancing the aesthetic value of theplant.

During dry weather, control of the dust nuisance created by excavation, levelling and

transportation activities shall be carried out by watersprinkling.

Occasional & minor fuel/ chemicals spills may occur. These will not affect water or land

because of appropriate flooring & presence of spill controlprocedures.

Spill prevention and control plans shall be made , clearly stating measures to stop the

source of the spill, to contain the spill, to dispose the contaminated material and

hazardous wastes.

The discharge of sewage/ other effluents will be taken upon need basis, the quality of

effluent shall be maintained confirming to be stipulated CPCBstandards.



The movement of construction vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be restricted to

the pre- defined haulage roads. The non usable, non sale-saleable, non hazardous

construction waste shall be dispose off in the properly delineated places. Usable or

saleable waste shall be disposed off tolandfill.

All efforts shall be made to prevent soil contaminations and following measures shall be

taken to prevent the same:

No fuelling/ repairing the vehicles at the project site is proposed, as the volume of

construction activities is very limited and will be limited to the proposed projectsite.

To avoid the soil contamination at the wash down areas, “oil interceptors” shall be

provided.

The sewage stream will be sent to septictank.

4.3.5 Solid and Hazardous Waste

Impact:

During construction phase, solid waste such as excavated soil, debris, metal waste and oil &

grease from construction machines will be generated. This waste may contaminate soil at plant

site temporarily and will be restricted to a small area.

During the construction phase, hydraulic oil, fuels and lubricating oils will be used. There is

potential for accidental spills while re -fuelling or servicing vehicles and through the breakage

due to wear and tear. Procedures for maintenance of equipment will ensure that this risk is

minimized and cleanup response is rapid, if any spill occurs.

During construction phase, waste oil will be generated as and when lubricating oil is changed.

Waste oil will be collected through the drain pots and stored in leak proof steel drums.

Hence, impacts will be insignificant, reversible and for short duration only. The impacts will be

confined to the construction site only.

Mitigation measures:

The best option of its management is to reduce its generation at source with the help of

following good practices in constructionmanagement:



Hazardous materials shall not be stored near surface waters and shall be stored in the

storage area designed as per CPCB guidelines for storage of hazardous waste with

leachate collectionsystem.

Delivery of material on site shall be done over impervious and level surface, so that first

batch of material does not mix with the site surface. Availability of covered storage would

beassured.

The recyclable items like metal, plastic shall be sent to recyclable industry, and rest of

this scrap shall be stored in a coveredarea.

Wherever materials (aggregated, sand, etc.) are more likely to generate fine air borne

particles during operations, nominal wetting by water shall be practiced. Workers/ labour

shall be given proper air masks andhelmets.

Skilled labour and good workmanship is must for judicial utilization of materials and

minimizing the waste. The waste oil drums will be properly identified with label of what is

contained both in local language (Gujarati) and English. It will be mainly disposed-off by

selling to authorized recycler as per Hazardous and Other wastes (Management and

Transboundary Movement) Rules,2016.

Municipal waste will be minimal as most of workforce will be from nearby areas. The

waste so generated will be collected and segregated and will be sent to municipal waste

disposal site allocated by the local administrativeauthorities.

Rubbish, debris and bitumen wastes remaining after blacktop works shall be cleaned

and disposed off in a safeplace.

4.3.6 Storage of Hazardous Materials/ Dumping Materials

Impact:

No hazardous chemicals storage at project site is proposed during the construction phase. Also

a lot of material may be generated for disposal during construction activity. These, is disposed

off haphazardly can pollute the nearby water bodies adversely. They would increase the

accident incidences also.


Utmost care shall be taken to store these materials at a suitable place and then disposed off at

a place in consultation with and as per the guidelines ofGPCB/CPCB.



4.3.7 Socio-Economic Environment

Impact:

All the activities to be carried out during the planning, and construction phases will require

skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled labours, hence creating temporary employment for local

people. The workforce required during construction phase will be depending upon construction

activities. Thus, impact on the physical and aesthetic resources will be minimal. Further, local

skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labourers will get direct and indirect employment during the

construction phase. This might also result in a steep rise in agricultural wages in the

surrounding villages, especially at the time of harvesting for short duration. Hence, the short

term positive impacts on socio- economic conditions of the area are anticipated during

constructionphase.


Short term positive impacts will result in better quality of life. The project proponent/contractors

shall ensure that most of the workplace shall be engaged from the nearby villages/ town.

4.3.8 Site Security and Safety

Impact:

A construction site forms a potentially hazardous environment due to the various construction

activities, involvement of heavy construction machinery, vehicular movement etc. Any accident

happens in the project site can affect the construction workers. No hazardous chemicals storage

at project site is proposed during the construction phase.


To ensure that the surrounding population is not exposed to these hazards, the site shall

be properly secured by fencing and also guards shall be posted at entrypoints.

First aid facilities shall be provided at different locations for immediate assistance in case

of emergencies andaccidents.

Important information about nearby hospitals, fire stations, police stations etc. should be

kept available in the first aid centres for speedy actions at the time ofemergency.

In case inflammable materials to be kept at the site, they shall be stored and handled in

accordance with guidelines of inspectorate of Safety and Health of the State and Central

Governments.

Fire extinguishers shall be located at all vulnerablesites.



4.3.9 Health and well-being of Construction Workers


The objective is to ensure health and safety of the workers during construction, with effective

provisions for the basic facilities of sanitation, drinking water, safety of equipment or machinery

etc. following are the measures, which needs to be followed for better working environment:

Comply with the safety procedures, norms and guidelines (as applicable) as outlines in

the Constructional Practices and Safety, 2005, National Building Code of India, Bureau

of IndianStandards.

Clean drinking water shall be provided to all theworkers.

Proper sanitation facility will be provided for the workers working during the Construction

phase.

All parts of the dangerous machinery shall beguarded.

Protective equipment, helmets etc. shall be provided to the constructionworkers.

Sufficient and suitable light for working during night time shall beprovided.

Dangers, health hazards and measures to protect workers and also information about

these shall be displayed in theareas.

Training module on construction safety shall be prepared and impart training to the

constructionworkers.

4.4 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures during ProjectOperation

Some of the potentially significant environmental impacts from the proposed project will be in

water environment, land environment, air environment and socio economics.

4.4.1 Air Environment

Air environment is likely to be affected due to emissions from combustion of fuels used in

machineries, vehicles, DG set and Boilers. Point and Non point source of pollutants will be there

which may cause serious threat to the air quality and it can result in many secondary impacts

like occupation & social health, corrosion of metallic structures of area etc.

Mitigation measures:

DG set will be operated as astandby.

Stack of adequate height as per CPCB norms will be erected

Periodical Monitoring will be carriedout



To control the fugitive emission proponent will practice regular maintenance for the

proposedproject.

The air quality impacts have been predicted for the proposed plant assuming baseline air

quality. Site specific meteorological parameters have been recorded by continuous monitoring.

Short term 8 hourly GLC’s incremental values were estimated using the site specific

meteorologicalconditions.

Model and Methodology for Computation

AERMOD Cloud 5 Software, which is a Gaussian-Plume atmospheric dispersion algorithm for

estimating concentration of pollutant, has been used to predict the Ground Level Concentrations

(GLC’s) of PM, SO2, NOx due to proposed plant activity. The GLC’s were predicted on 8 hourly

average bases keeping in view the prescribed National Ambient Air Quality Standards

(NAAQS).

Data used for Modelling

The hourly meteorological data along with emission rate for individual pollutants used for

prediction of air quality impacts as given in chapter 2 has been taken into consideration.

Ground Level Conc. For PM10

The predicted concentrations of PM10 for the study period are shown below:

Table 4.1 Summary of Maximum 8-hour GLC due to the Proposed Project

Location Code

Name of Location


Predicted GLC µg/m3

Baseline result (Avg.) µg/m3

Incremental result after development

of Project

AAQ-1 Project

Site - 0.2 59.7

59.9

AAQ-2 Anand 4.40 km, SSW 0.002 79.5 79.50

AAQ-3 Ajarpura 5.43 km, NNE 0.018 70.8 70.81

AAQ-4 Bhalej 8.50 km, ENE 0.006 75.3 75.30

AAQ-5 Bakrol 6.10 km, SW 0.004 68.1 68.10

AAQ-6 Chikhodra 5.28 km, SE 0.001 63.9 63.90

AAQ-7 Vadtal 8.92 km, W 0.015 57.3 57.31

AAQ-8 Samarkha 2.67 km, ENE 0.064 65.7 65.76



Figure 4.1 Isopleth for PM10 GLC due to Proposed Project




Location Code

Name of Location



Baseline result (Avg.) µg/m3

Incremental result after development of Project

AAQ-1 Project

Site - 0.1 6.6

6.7

AAQ-2 Anand 4.40 km, SSW 0.0 7 7


AAQ-4 Bhalej 8.50 km, ENE 0.002 8.3 8.302

AAQ-5 Bakrol 6.10 km, SW 0.001 7.5 7.501

AAQ-6 Chikhodra 5.28 km, SE 0.0 7 7

AAQ-7 Vadtal 8.92 km, W 0.004 6.3 6.304


Figure 4.2 : Isopleth for SO2GLC due to Proposed Project




Location

Code

Name of Location



Baseline result (Avg.)

µg/m3

Incremental result after

development of Project

AAQ-1 Project

Site - 0.048 12.5

12.548

AAQ-2 Anand 4.40 km, SSW 0.0 16.7 16.7


AAQ-4 Bhalej 8.50 km, ENE 0.001 15.8 15.801

AAQ-5 Bakrol 6.10 km, SW 0.001 14.3 14.301

AAQ-6 Chikhodra 5.28 km, SE 0.0 13.4 13.4

AAQ-7 Vadtal 8.92 km, W 0.004 12.0 12.004


Figure 4.3 : Isopleth for NOx GLC due to Proposed Project



4.4.2 WaterEnvironment

The source of water for the project shall be met through Ravdapura Gram Panchayat water

supply. Total water requirement for the proposed project will be 11.03 KLD. 0.41 KLD will be

used for domestic purpose, 2.02 KLD for gardening purpose and 8.6 KLD for industrial

purpose. The industrial waste water generated will be sent to ETP for treatment and after that it

will be evaporated. Domestic waste water (0.324 KLD) will be disposed off into the septictank.

4.4.3 Surface WaterQuality

Generated industrial waste water will be sent to ETP for treatment and it will be evaporated in

Evaporator. The Domestic waste water generated will be disposed off into septic tank.

4.4.4 LandEnvironment

Total area of the project site is 1225 m2. Large part of plant will be open area and will be

utilized for road, parking and green belt. A total of 404 m2 area has been earmarked for the

green area development. Once the construction activities will be completed, there will be little

impact envisaged due to the operation of the plant. The green area development and tree

plantation will help in enhancing the aesthetics of theplant.

Mitigation Measures

Green belt development is slow. It should be expedited in consultation with forest department.

Topsoil conserved during the construction phase shall be utilized for landscaping and greenbelt

development.

4.4.5 Solid and HazardousWaste

Solid wastes like process waste and organic waste are to be separately collected and sent to

safe disposal or sold to the authorized vendor. The final hazardous wastes such as discarded

containers and drums from the plant as classified under Hazardous and Other Wastes

(Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 are to be collected, stored &

disposed off to the TSDF site or to the registered recycler/processor.


Hazardous waste generated from the facility shall be disposed off in suitable manner as per the

Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. The

used oil generated from the proposed project shall also be collected in barrels and shall be sold



to the authorized recyclers identified by the GPCB/CPCB. Authorization from GPCB shall be

taken for Hazardous Waste disposal.

Solid waste management includes following:

Measures to minimize wastegeneration

Operation of waste handling, treatment and disposalfacilities

The hazardous solid wastes generated from the proposed plant shall be sent for landfill as per

CPCB/GPCB guidelines. The waste management plan includes:

Wasteinventory

Classification ofwaste

Packaging, Storing and Transporting wastes to disposalsite

Data management andreporting

Contingencyplan

Personneltraining

Wasteminimization

The requirements, which will be specified in the Authorization from GPCB, shall be followed.

The manifest system shall also be implemented for control and record keeping.

Good House Keeping:

Proper housekeeping practices make the system easier and less costly. Some of these are as

follows:

Solid wastes generated from the process and packaging are to be separately collected

and disposed off instead of allowing these to join effluentstreams.

Liquid wastes from various sections shall be collected and stored separately and

released at a regulatedrate.

Minimizing Solid waste Disposal:

The following points are suggested to facilitate solid wastes disposal:



To investigated the large scale regionalized treatment centres for centralized disposal

and reuse of solidwastes.

Efficient collection and transportation mechanism for disposal of solidwastes

Search for future recycling schemes and evaluate their worth and implement such

schemes wherever a promise of economic feasibilityexists.

Discarded Container/Barrels/ Liners Management

Discarded Containers/ barrels/ liners will be kept at a designated place with paved

surface. These will be decontaminated (washed/cleaned) and after that will be stored in

the designated area in scrap yard. Later on these will be sold to the actual users/

recyclers as per the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary

Movement) Rules,2016.

The record of discarded containers/barrel/liners stored in scrap yard shall be

maintained and also, inventory of their selling to the registered recyclers shall be

maintained. The same shall be reviewed by the HSE Department of theproject.

Soil Quality

Impact:

There are no major sources of land contamination from waste spillage. The used oil shall be

collected in barrels and shall be sold to authorized recyclers identified by the GPCB/CPCB. All

other hazardous wastes shall also be stored safely within the site before its final disposal to

landfill site.

4.4.6 NoiseEnvironment

Impact:

Operational phase impacts will mainly result from the operation of machineries and transfer

pumps. Noise level near the compressor has been predicted to exceed 75 dB(A), therefore site

workers shall be provided with personal protective equipments (PPE). Also, it has been

envisaged that noise impacts on local community due to proposed project activities will be

insignificant as noise levels of less than 35 dB(A) have been predicted at a distance of one

kilometre the impacts will be insignificant. Noise may also be generated due to movement of

heavy vehicles, medium vehicles and automobiles during operational phase. However, it has

been envisaged that increase in noise impacts due to vehicular movement will b temporary and

marginal to be considered for their impacts on nearby human settlement.




Periodic maintenance of machinery and vehicles should be undertaken to reduce the

noise impact.

Noise suppression measures such as enclosures, buffers and /or protective measures

should be provided (wherever noise level is more than 75 db(A))

Employees should be provided with Personal Protective Equipments like earplugs or

earmuffs, whereverrequired.

4.4.7 Socio-Economic Environment

Impact:

The proposed project will have some positive impact on the industrial growth in the region. It is

anticipated that during the operation phase, the proposed project will also generate some

indirect employment due to sales/transportation.


The overall project will have a long term benefit and hence no mitigation measure is required.

However, as per the skills, preference to local people shall be given in employment.

4.4.8 Ecology and Biodiversity

Impact:

The project activity does not require tree cutting during land clearing also, the study zone does

not have any ecologically sensitive location and hence, the plant activities are not expected to

have any impact on the ecology and biodiversity.


A total of 404 m2 area has been earmarked for greenbelt development, which will help in

development of biodiversity. The indigenous plants shall be planted along with ornamental

trees/shrubs to provide an aesthetic environment within and around the plant. The

maintenance of the greenbelt developed shall be ensured and survival rate of plants shall also

be studied every halfyearly.



4.4.9 Foul Odour Problem

Impact:

Some of the processes and wastes generated from the plant may release high odour.

Undesirable odour contributes to air quality concerns and affect human lifestyles. On the

economic front, loss of property value near odour –causing operations/industries and odorous

environment is partly a consequence of offensive odour. Odour is undoubtedly the most

complex of all the air pollution problems. Mainly odour generated by the industries varies

enormously since they can be generated during the production, processing, or even in the

waste water treatment areas of the plants.


Sampling points will be provided with double valve followed by suction hoods which will

be connected to ducting system leading to charcoalbed.

Odour causing raw materials will be charged in closed chambers with exhaust of

chambers connected to ductingsystem.

Additional Measures:

Odour rounds by non plant personnel will hold regular meetings and odour rounds in

the factory premises for ensuring effective implementation of odour controlmeasures.

As a long term measure to improve the environment, plantation of trees within factory

premises as well as along the nearby roads isproposed.

All critical vessels, pumps, reactors which have potential to generate odour will be fitted

with mechanical seals to prevent leakage and thereforeodour.

De-odorizer solution will be sprayed through special network, which will be laid around

the plant. It will help in neutralizing the fugitiveemissions.

Beneath all sample points/ drain points, spill control powder containing trays will be kept

so as to adsorb even slightest of leakage, if at all arises from these points. The spill

control powder will then be sent for incinerator as a solidwaste.



4.4.10 Energy Conservation

During the operation phase of the project, energy resources will be required for operating

various pumping machineries for water & waste water, internal road lighting, common utilities

etc. The following options can be used for energy conservation.

Energy efficient machineries shall be used during operation phase as per Energy

Conservation Building Code2007.

Wherever possible in the plant, utilization of renewable sources of energy for

conservation of non- renewable sources of energy shall beensured.

Sufficient care shall be taken to prevent/ minimize energy losses at each stage of

development.

Every year energy audit shall be conducted through competent authority nominated by

Govt. OfIndia.

4.4.11 Safety Provisions

All the provisions as per the Factories Act, 1948, Manufacture, Storage and import of

Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989 and amendments thereafter and also, the

Hazardous and Other Wastes(Management and Tranboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

to befollowed.

A professional doctor has also been contracted for regular health checkups of the

employees.



CHAPTER 5. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

5.1 Introduction

It is the best practice that the EIA should consider project alternatives and their relative

potential impact on the environment. Alternatives must, however be both practical and

reasonable, within the overall constraints of the proposed project development. The project

alternative is the way of action in pace of another, that would meet the same purpose and

need, but which would avoid or minimize negative impacts and enhance project benefits.

Project activities may consume natural resources and discharge wastes, which are likely to

have serious consequence to the environment. A number of alternative options may be

available to carry out many of these activities. An option with least or nil adverse environment

impacts is to be selected. Critical analysis is therefore required for selection of the right

alternative. Alternative analysis (AA) has been done for critical aspects of the project.

M/s Maruti Polymers has proposed for manufacturing of Synthetic Organic Resin & Acrylic

Base Emulsion. While selecting the site Maruti Polymers has considered following factors on

the basis of which the site was finalized.

Analysis of Site Alternatives

The project is in proximity of Anand district of Gujarat State. Project site is located at Plot no.

423/1, Opposite Kartvya Farm, Village Ravdapura, District Anand, and State Gujarat.

Proponent is very well familiar with the surrounding environment; therefore, it becomes easy for

the unit to set up the project on above saidlocation.

Availability of all basic facilities like infrastructure, communication, transportation,

medical facilities, fuel, water, power, unskilled & skilled man power, raw materials, road

network etc.

Proximity tomarket

The site is well connected with road and railway, nearest city Ravdapura located at

distance of 0.3 km, North and the nearest water body is Mahi River at distance of 1.05

km.

Nearest Railway station Anand junction at 3.07 km,South.

There is no reserved forest, national park, eco sensitive areas in surrounding 10 km

radius.

There is no Rehabilitation & Resettlementinvolved



Easy availability of man power for proposedactivities

The location of project is best suited to start above manufacturing activities. So no

alternative for site is analyzed.

Alternative for Technologies

Alternative for technologies are mentioned in below table:

Table 5.1 Alternatives of Technologies

Particular Proposed Technology Alternatives

Water Generated Industrial waste water will be sent to ETP for

treatment and the treated water will be used in the

evaporator

Not recommended because no alternative isrequired

Air Stack of Adequate height will be provided to Boiler & D G

Set

Proposed APCM is adequate to keep emission within limit

Solid/Hazardous waste Hazardous Waste will be stored in separate storage area and finally disposed to approved TSDF site/ sent to

registered recycler/ reprocessor

As proposed disposal facilities are safe disposal facilities and also guided by authority. No

thoughts are required to switching on other alternative



CHAPTER 6. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

6.1 Environmental Monitoring Programme

Environmental Monitoring describe the processes and activities that need to take place to

characterize and monitor the quality of the environment. Environmental Monitoring is used in the

preparation of the environmental impact assessment, as well as in many circumstances in which

human activities carry a risk of harmful effects on the natural environment. All monitoring

strategies and programs have reasons and justifications which are often designed to establish

the current status of an environment and prediction of the impact of future development and/or

alteration in the operation and design of existing installation. Environmental Monitoring Network

is operation phase of the project for monitoring of various Environmental parameters like air,

water, noise, soil etc.

6.1.1 Objectives ofMonitoring

To comply with the statutory requirements of monitoring for compliance with conditions

of EC, NOC and CC&A

To comply with the provisions of factoryAct.

To verify the result of the impact assessment study in particular with regards to new

development.

Identification of any significant adverse transformation in environmental condition to plan

additional mitigation measures, if & asrequired.

To check or assess the efficiency of the controllingmeasures

To ensure that new parameters, other than those identified in the impact assessment

study, do not become critical through the commissioning of newproject.

To establish a data base for future impact assessment studies for newproject.

6.2 Environmental Monitoring Program

Environmental Monitoring should be carried out during construction and operation phase of the

project.

6.2.1 Monitoring and reportingprocedure

Regular monitoring of important and crucial environmental parameters is of immense

importancetoassessthestatusoftheenvironmentduringconstruction&operationalphase.



With the knowledge of baseline condition, the monitoring program can serve as an indicator

for any deterioration in environmental conditions due to operational phase and suitable

mitigation steps could be taken in time to safeguard the environment. Monitoring is as

important as that of control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be

determined by monitoring.

6.2.2 Ambient Air QualityMonitoring

Both ambient air quality and stack emission will be monitored. The ambient air quality with

respect to NOx, SO2, suspended particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) will be monitored in at

least 3-4 locations in and around the project site through a reputed environmental laboratory

recognized by MoEF/NABL. Monitoring will be carried out for a period of 24 hours, every

month during construction phase and quarterly in operation phase. Similarly, all the stacks in

the proposed unit will be monitored once in three months with respect to NOx, SO2,

Suspended Particulate matter (SPM) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) level.

Water Monitoring

Ground water monitoring locations will be identified and periodical checking of physical,

chemical as well as biological parameters as per drinking water standard IS10500:2012.

Noise level Monitoring

Monitoring of noise levels is essential to assess the effectiveness of Environmental

Management Plan implemented to reduce noise levels. A good quality sound level meter and

noise exposure meter may be procured for the same. Audiometric tests shall be conducted

periodically for the employees working close to the high noise sources. Audiometric tests shall

be conducted periodically for the employees working close to the high noise sources. The

noise levels due to machines and equipments will be monitoredregularly.

6.3 Monitoring Equipment andConsumables

A well equipped laboratory with consumable items will be provided for monitoring of important

environmental parameters. Alternatively, monitoring can be outsourced from MoEF

recognized laboratory.



Table 6.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan (During Operation Phase)

Component Parameters Location Frequency Duration

Ambient Air

Quality

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx

Minimum 3-4 locations with one on upwind side, one on downwind and one on lateral side and one at project site

Quarterly

24 hrs

Point Source Emissions

Particulates, SO2, NOx Each stack- for flue gas and process emissions

Quarterly As per the CPCB guidelines

Noise level

Leq day, Leq night, L10, L50, L 90 dB(A)

In and around the work zone

Quarterly

24 hours reading with a frequency of 10 minutes every hour

Soil Quality Physico Chemical

characterisitics At relevant locations Quarterly

Sample every season

Ecology

Survival rate of plantation

At locations of compensatory plantation and landscaping

Annually

For 3 years after operation starts

Health Allrelevant parameters

Every 15 days Regular check ups

As per requirement

Solid Waste Depending of type of waste

Solid waste disposal location Once during each season

One time sample

Ground & Drinking water

As per IS 10500:2012

Adjoining village Quarterly At least at three locations

6.3.2. EnvironmentalBudget

For environment protection and management and pollution control and treatment and

monitoring systems, appropriate budgetary provision would be made and provision for

recurring expenditure for environment management of the project would be made. The details

of budget allocation during construction phase and operation phase are given in belowtable:



Table 6.2 Budget Allocation For Environmental Management

Construction Phase

Sr no. Pollution Control Measures Capital Cost Per Annum ( Lakhs)

1 Dust Suppression 0.20

2 Green Belt development 0.45

3 Solid waste management facility 0.21

4 Environment Monitoring (Monitoring charges for air, water , noise)

0.21

5 Occupational Health (includes cost of medical checkup, PPE & first aid kit and PPE, first aid facility, safe drinking water plant & sanitation

0.43

Total 1.5

Operation Phase

Sr no. Pollution Control Measures Recurring Cost per annum Rs. (Lakhs)

Capital Cost Per Annum (Lakhs)

1 Rain Water Harvesting 0.5 4.0

2 Air Pollution Control 4.0

35.0 3 Water Pollution

4 Noise Pollution Control

5 Environment Monitoring and

Management 1.5 -

6 Occupational health 1.0 3

7 Green Belt 1.0 1.5

8 Solid waste management 1.5 2.5

9 CSR activity - 4.0

Total 9.5 50


CHAPTER7. ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 Public Hearing Procedure

PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS

As per the provisions of Notiftcation No. 5.0. 1533 dated 14/09/2006 and tts amendment 5.0.3067(E)

dated 01/12/2009, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government ofIndia, New

Delhi, Public Hearing is conducted for the proposal of M/s. Maruti Polymers, for Manufacturing of

Synthetic Organic Resin and Acrylic Based Emulsion, at Plot No. 423/ 1, Opposite Kartavya Farm,

Village: Ravdapura, Taluka: & District: Anand whtch Is covered under Category 'A' of above referred

notification.

A copy of the draft Environment Impact Assessment Report and the Summary of Environment Impact

Assessment Report was sent to the following authorities or offices to make avatlable the draft EIA

report for inspection to the public during normal office hours, till the Public Hearing ts over.

1. The Dtstrict Collector Office, Anand.

2. District Development Office, Anand.

3. Dtstnct Industry Centre, Anand.

4. Taluka Development Officer, Tal. Anand, Dist. Anand

5. Taluka Development Officer, Tal. Nadtad, Dist. Kheda.

6. The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Mintstry of Envtronment and Forest, GOT, Regional Office (Waste Zone) Kendriya Paryavaran Bhavan, E-5, Arera

Colony, Link Road - 3, Ravishankar Colony, Bhopal 462 016.

7. Regional Office Gujarat Pollution Control Board, 2nd Floor Bardanwala Complex, Dr Cook Road, Anand-388 001.

Other concerned persons having plausible stake in environmental aspects were requested to send their responses in writing to the concerned regu latory authonties.

The Publtc Hearing was scheduled on 27.02.2019 at 11:00 hrs at Plot No. 423/ 1, Opposite Kartavya Farm, Village: Ravdapura, Taluka: & District: Anand.

An advertisement in English was published tn the "The Indian Express" dated 25/01/2019 and lin Gujaratl language in "Sandesh" dated 25/01/2019.

A statement showing participants present dunng the publ tc hearmg ts enclosed as Annexure A.

A statement showmg salient points htghlighttng tssues ratsed by the parttctpants and responded to by the representattve of the applicant dunng the Public Heanng tn English and Gu]aralt Languages is enclosed as Annexures B and Bl.

The copy of response received in written from other person having plausible stakte in environmental aspect is enclosed herewtth as Annexure C1 and the reply gtven by the appltcant to the same has been enclosed herewtth as Annexure D1.


Place: Ravdapura,

Ta : Anand,

Dist.: Anand.

Date: 27/02/2019

Encl : 1 Annexure A, B, B1,C1,Dl as above.

2 Video CD of public heanng

7.1.1 Compliance of MoM

Sr.No Name & Address Points Represented Reply

1 Shri Rajcndrakumar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Village : Kasor.

Ta: Anand. Dist : Anand .

He stated that his village was

about 5kms from the Industry and he further added that this Industry will Provide employment to the villagers once it come

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2. Shri Ashokbhai Ravjibhai Zala Village: Tranol

Ta: Anand. Dist : Anand .

He said that factory would provide employment to the children/ People od the villaege.

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3. Shri Rupanshu Parmar Samvedna Charitable Trust Anand

He said that he operated an NGO at Ganesh Chowkdi which was Within 1O kms of the Industry, In the name of Samvedna Charitable Trust. He added that his NGO catered to the poor ch ildren and provided them '' ith education. He further added thm he was glad an industry was corning up in the village, which would provide employment to the people and also lend to the development of the village.

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4. Shri Sanjny M. Parmar, Viii: Ravdapura. Ta : Anand. Dist: Anand.

He said that he was Glade that the Industrilist was thinking of good of the villages. Hence he was in favore of the company, this was good for the village.

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He requested to surpanch to say something on this Subjetc.

5. Shri Dineshbhai Chandubhai Solanki, Ex- Sarpanch Village: Ravdapura Ta: Anand Dist: Anand

He said that Company would provide employment 10-15 people of the village. He said that he was thankful for the same and gave them best wishes.

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7.2 . RISK ASSESSMENT

7.2 1. Introduction

This chapter deals with the study of prevention and mitigation of incidents / accidents which can lead to personal injuries, damage or loss of property, material, plant, equipment, and the environment.

The study is mainly concerned with conducting a risk assessment to identify the hazards and risks associated with the various activities and to identify and evaluate the control measures to eliminate / prevent accidents and loses, and / or mitigate the risk to minimum acceptable level.

The other aspect considered for the study includes the disaster management plan. Even after providing all necessary control measures, things may go wrong. The study includes the conditions, activities, material, manmade or natural, will be considered, which can lead to an emergency situation. A, well defined, disaster management plan will provide awareness and prompt action by employees to control emergency situation promptly and effectively and will minimize the losses.

7.2.2 RISK ASSESSMENT

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) study for M/sMaruti polymer has been carried out based on data

provided by M/s Maruti Polymer.

The main objective of risk assessment -Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) Is to identify and

determine the potential damage or loss of life, property and environment and to provide a scientific

argument for decision makers to provide and maintain the safety levels of the facilities to prevent or

mitigate harm and loses. This is achieved by the following:

Identification of hazards that could be realized from manufacturing processes, plant equipment and

machinery, raw materials and products.

Identify the potential failure scenarios that could occur within the facility.

To Asses, the potential risks associated with identified hazards to which the plant and its personal

and community outside may be subjected. Consequences analysis of various hazards is carried

out to determine the vulnerable zones for each probable accident scenario.

Evaluate the process hazards emanating from the identified potential accident scenarios.

Analyse the damage effects to the surroundings due to such accidents.

Conclusion and Recommendation to mitigate measures to reduce the hazard / risks.


To provide guidelines for the preparation of On-site response plan.

7.2.3 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The Project will undertake Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) study for the storage tank area.

Following listed material below are stored, used and handled in the premises.

Table-7.1: Chemical Storage

Name of Raw Material Storage Facility /

Packing

Storage / Packing Capacity

(MT) Storage condition

Styrene Monomer Storage tank 26

NTP

Butyl acrylate Monomer

Drums 10

NTP

Methyl Metha Acrylate Drums 10 NTP

Vinyl Acrylate Monomer Drums 1 NTP

Mix Xylene Storage tank 26 NTP

MTO Storage tank 26 NTP

QRA study will include the following task:

Hazard Identification

Failure Scenario

Consequence Analysis

Dispersion Modelling

Risk Assessment

Evaluation of risk reduction options. and risk management plan

7.2.3.1 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR QUANTITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT (QRA)

Failure or ineffectiveness of the controls can lead to hazardous situation in any industry handling potentially hazardous materials. Following factors govern the severity of consequence of the loss of containment.

Intrinsic properties; flammability, instability and toxicit.

Dispersive energy; pressure, temperature and state of matter.


Quantity presentEnvironmental factors; topography and weather.

Handling and storage facilities and procedures.

Awareness, Training and Communication

The study has been carried out in accordance with the National and International codes of practices using Process Hazard Analysis Software Tool (PHAST) software. The latest version of the renowned PHAST software package of DNV is used for carrying out the risk analysis.

The full terms of potential hazardous scenarios and consequence events associated with the installation and operation was considered in the analysis.

Based on the operations to be carried at the plant, the Risk Analysis conducted to identify the affected distances and the damage of property and population from the identified scenarios considering the Maximum Credible Loss Scenario (MCLS) & Worst case scenario.

Maximum credible loss scenarios have been worked based on the inbuilt safety systems and protection measures to be provided for the operation of the facility & the Worst case scenario i.e. 100% catastrophic rupture have been worked out based on failure of the inbuilt safety system.

The Worst case Scenario assumed as catastrophic rupture, as per the guidelines suggested by DNV – UK, and maximum inventory at the time of failure.

Consequence analysis and calculations are effectively performed by computer software using models validated over a number of applications. Consequence modelling is carried out by PHAST (version 6.53) of DNV Software, UK.

PHAST uses the Unified Dispersion Model (UDM) capable of describing a wide range of types of accidental releases. The Model uses a particularly flexible form, allowing for sharp-edged profiles, which become more diffuse downwind.

PHAST contains data for a large number of chemicals and allows definition of mixtures of any of these chemicals in the required proportion. The calculations by PHAST involve following steps for each modelled failure case:

Run discharge calculations based on physical conditions and leak size.

Model first stage of release (for each weather category).

Determine vapour release rate by flashing of liquid and pool evaporation rate.

Dispersion modelling taking into account weather conditions.

In case of flammable release, calculate size of effect zone for fire and explosion.

The hazardous materials considered in this study are mostly flammable liquids.


Figure 7.1 : Consequence analysis; Event Tree Analysis for release of flammable liquid.

SOFTWARE USED

PHAST has been used for consequence analysis include discharge and dispersion calculations.

7.2.3.2 OTHER FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR RISK ASSESSMENT


METROLOGICAL CONDITION

The consequences of released toxic or flammable material are largely dependent on the

prevailing weather conditions. For the assessment of major scenarios involving release of toxic or

flammable materials, the most important meteorological parameters which affect the atmospheric

dispersion of the escaping material include crucial variables such as wind direction, wind speed,

atmospheric stability and temperature. Rainfall does not have any direct bearing on the results of the

risk analysis; however, it can have beneficial effects by absorption / washout of released materials.

Actual behaviour of any release would largely depend on prevailing weather condition at the time of

release.

For the present study we used the metrological data of the Ahmedabad.

ATMOSPHERIC PARAMETERS

The wind speed and wind direction data which have been used for the study is summarized below:

Wind Speed : 1.5&5 m/s

Atmospheric Stability : D and F

WEATHER CATEGORY

One of the most important characteristics of atmosphere is its stability. Stability of atmosphere is its

tendency to resist vertical motion or to suppress existing turbulence. This tendency directly influences

the ability of atmosphere to disperse pollutants emitted into it from the facilities. In most dispersion

scenarios, the relevant atmospheric layer is that nearest to the ground, varying in thickness from a few

meters to a few thousand meters. Turbulence induced by buoyancy forces in the atmosphere is closely

related to the vertical temperature gradient.

Temperature normally decreases with increasing height in the atmosphere. The rate at which the

temperature of air decreases with height is called Environmental Lapse Rate (ELR). It will vary from

time to time and from place to place. The atmosphere is said to be stable, neutral or unstable according

to ELR is less than, equal to or greater than Dry Adiabatic Lapse Rate (DALR), which is a constant

value of 0.98°C/100 meters.

Pasquill stability parameter, based on Pasquill – Gifford categorization, a meteorological parameter,

describes the stability of atmosphere, i.e., the degree of convective turbulence.

Pasquill has defined six stability classes ranging from `A' (extremely unstable) to `F' (moderately

stable). Wind speeds, intensity of solar radiation (daytime insulation) and nighttime sky cover have

been identified as prime factors defining these stability categories.

When the atmosphere is unstable and wind speeds are moderate or high or gusty, rapid dispersion of

pollutants will occur. Under these conditions, pollutant concentrations in air will be moderate or low and

the material will be dispersed rapidly.

When the atmosphere is stable and wind speed is low, dispersion of material will be limited and

pollutant concentration in air will be high. In general, worst dispersion conditions (i.e. contributing to

greater hazard distances) occur during low wind speed and very stable weather conditions.


7.2.4 HAZARDS & DAMAGE CRIETERIA OF MATERIALS

DEFINITIONS

Hazards associated with Flammable chemicals

The release of flammable gas or liquid can lead to different types of fire or explosion scenarios and will

depend on the material released, mechanism of release, temperatureandpressure of the material and

the point of ignition. Types of flammable effects are as follows.

Pool fire

The released flammable material, a liquid stored below its normal boiling point, will collect in a pool.

The geometry of the pool will be dictated by the surroundings. If the liquid is stored under pressure

above its normal boiling point, then a fraction of the liquid will flash into vapor and the remaining portion

will form a pool in the vicinity of the release point. Once sustained combustion is achieved, liquid fires

quickly reach steady state burning. The heat release rate is a function of the liquid surface area

exposed to air. An unconfined spill will tend to have thin fuel depth (typically less than 5 mm) which will

result in slower burning rates. A confined spill is limited by the boundaries (e.g. a dyked area) and the

depth of the resulting pool is greater than that for an unconfined spill.

Flash fire:

It occurs when a vapor cloud of flammable material burns. The cloud is typically ignited on the edge

and burns towards the release point. The duration of flash fire is very short (seconds), but it may

continue as jet fire if the release continues. The overpressures generated by the combustion are not

considered significant in terms of damage potential to persons, equipment or structures. The major

hazard from flash fire is direct flame impingement. Typically, the burn zone is defined as the area the

vapor cloud covers out to half of the LFL. This definition provides a conservative estimate, allowing for

fluctuations in modelling. Even where the concentration may be above the UFL, turbulent induced

combustion mixes the material with air and results in flash fire.

Jet Fire:

Jet flames are characterized as high-pressure release of gas from limited openings (e.g. due to small

leak in a vessel or broken drain valve). Boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) or fireball: A

fireball is an intense spherical fire resulting from a sudden release of pressurized liquid or gas that is

immediately ignited. The best known cause of a fireball is a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion

(BLEVE). Fireball duration is typically 5 – 20 seconds.

Vapor cloud explosion:

When a large quantity of flammable vapor or gas is released, mixes with air to produce sufficient mass

in the flammable range and is ignited, results a vapor cloud explosion (VCE). Without sufficient air

mixing, a diffusion-controlled fireballmay result withoutsignificant overpressures developing. The speed

of flame propagation must accelerate as the vapor cloud burns. Without this acceleration, only a flash

fire will result.

7.2.5 Hazards Associated with Explosives chemicals

Damage Criteria

Damage due to thermal radiations and overpressure have been arrived at by taking in to consideration

the published literature on the subject. The consequences are then visualized by the superimposing the

damage effects zones on the proposed plan site and identifying the elements within the project site as

well as in the neighbouring environment, which might be adversely affected, should one or more

hazards materialize.


Thermal damage

The effect of thermal radiation on people is mainly a function of intensity of radiation and exposure time.

The effect is expressed in terms of the probability of death and different degrees of burn. The following

tables give the effect of various levels of heat flux.

FATAL RADIATION EXPOSURE LEVELS

Table-7.2: Fatal radiation Exposure Level

RADIATION LEVEL

kW/m2

FATALITY

1% 50% 99%

EXPOSURE IN SECONDS

4.0 150 370 930

12.5 30 80 200

37.5 8 20 50

OVERPRESSURE DAMAGE

Table-7.3: Overpressure Damage Criteria

OVER

PRESSURE

(mbar)

MECHANICAL DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENTS DAMAGE TO PEOPLE

300 Heavy damage to plant & structure

1% death from lung damage

>50% eardrum damage

>50% serious wounds from flying

objects

100 Repairable damage

>1% eardrum damage

>1% serious wounds from flying

objects

30 Major glass damage Slight injury from flying glass

10 10% glass damage ***


Hazards Associated with Toxic Materials

It is necessary to specify suitable concentration of the toxic substance under study to form the end-

point for consequence calculations. American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has issued

Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPG) for many chemicals, describes the various

scenarios:

• ERPG-1 is the maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals

could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing other than mild transient adverse health effects

or perceiving a clearly defined, objectionable odour.


could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing or developing irreversible or other serious

health effects or symptoms, which could impair an individual's ability to take protective action.


could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing or developing life-threatening health effects.

Toxic limit values as TLV (Threshold Limit Value), STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit), Immediately

Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) concentrations are issued by US National Institute for Occupational

Safety and Health (NIOSH).

TLV: Threshold Limit Value – is the permitted level of exposure for a given period on a weighted

average basis (usually 8 hrs.for 5 days in a week).

STEL:A Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) is defined by ACGIH as the concentration to which workers

can be exposed continuously for a short period of time without suffering from:

Irritation

Chronic or irreversible tissue damage

Narcosis of sufficient degree to increase the likelihood of accidental injury, impair self-rescue or

materially reduce work efficiency.

The permitted Short Time Exposure Limit usually have maximum exposure for 15-minute.

IDLH: IDLH is an acronym for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. This refers to a concentration,

formally specified by a regulatory value, and defined as the maximum exposure concentration of a

given chemical in the workplace from which one could escape within 30 minutes without any escape-

impairing symptoms or any irreversible health effects. This value is normally referred to in respirator

selection.


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Table 7.4 : Properties of the chemicals

SN Name of Chemical

Storage Facility / Packing

Storage of Chemical

(MT/M)

Flash Point

0C

Flammability Limit (Vol. %)

Storage condition

1. Styrene Monomer Storage

Tank 26 31.1

LEL-6.2 UEL-15.6

NTP

2. Butyl acrylate

Monomer

Drums 10 37 LEL-1.3-1.7 UEL-9.4-9.9

NTP

3. Methyl Metha

Acrylate Drums 10 13

LEL-2.1 UEL-12.5

NTP

4. Vinyl Acrylate

Monomer Drums 1 -7.8

LEL-2.6 UEL-13.4

NTP

5. Mix Xylene Storage

tank 26 24

LEL-1 UEL-7

NTP

6. MTO Storage

Tank 26 35 N/A NTP

7.2.6 CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS

7.2.6.1 INTRODUCTION

The consequence analysis is carried out to determine the extent of spread (dispersion) by

accidental release which may lead to jet fire, pool fire, tank fire resulting into generating heat

radiation, overpressures, explosions etc.

In order to form an opinion on potentially serious hazardous situations and their

consequences, consequence analysis of potential failure scenarios is conducted. It is

quantitative analysis of hazards due to various failure scenarios. In consequence analysis,

each failure case is considered in isolation and damage effects predicted, without taking into

the account of the secondary events or failures it may cause, leading to a major disastrous

situation. The results of consequence analysis are useful in developing disaster

management plan and in developing a sense of awareness among operating and

maintenance personnel. It also gives the operating personnel and population living in its

vicinity, an understanding of the hazard they are posed to.

7.2.6.2 SELECTED FAILURE CASES

Earlier, it was the practice to select a particular item in a unit as failure scenario, e.g. rupture

of reactor outlet pipe. Such selection is normally subjective on following parameters:

Properties of material namely Toxic or Flammable.

The likely severity of consequence in the event of accidental release based on

inventory, operated pressure & operated temperature.



The probability of failure of various equipments such as valves, flanges, pipe, pressure

vessels etc. used in the plant.

Size of Release: For accidental releases identified for consequence analysis is 50mm

leakage. The scenarios are considered to be confined to those equipment failures which

involve the leakage of flammable or toxic products, of which the frequency of occurrence and

the severity of the consequences have been taken into consideration and which may have a

low probability of early detection.

Taking this factor into consideration, a list of selected failure cases was prepared based on

process knowledge, inventory, engineering judgment, and experience, past incidents

associated with such facilities and considering the general mechanisms for loss of

containment. Cases have been identified for the consequence analysis.

EFFECT OF RELEASE

When hazardous material is released to atmosphere due to any reason, a vapor cloud is

formed. Direct cloud formation occurs when a gaseous or flashing liquid escapes to the

atmosphere.

1. Dispersion of hydrocarbon vapor with wind till it reaches its lower flammability limit (LFL)

or finds a source of ignition before reaching LFL, which will result in a flash fire or

explosion.

2. Spillage of liquid hydrocarbons will result in a pool of liquid, which will evaporate taking

heat from the surface, forming a flammable atmosphere above it. Ignition of this pool will

result in pool fire causing thermal radiation hazards.

3. A fireball or BLEVE (Boiling Liquid expanding Vapor Explosion) occurs when a vessel

containing a highly volatile liquid (e.g. LPG, Propylene etc.) fails and the released large

mass of vapor cloud gets ignited immediately. It has damage potential due to high

intensity of radiation and generation of the overpressure waves, causing large scale

damage to nearby equipment and structures.

4. Catastrophic failure of tanks/ pressurized vessels, rotary equipment and valves etc. can

result in equipment fragments flying and hitting other equipment of the plant.

5. Release of toxic compounds results in the toxic vapour cloud traveling over long

distances, affecting a large area, before it gets sufficiently diluted to harmless

concentration in the atmosphere.

6. The material is in two phases inside the containment - liquid & vapor. Depending on the

location of the leak liquid or vapor will be released from the containment. If vapor is

released a vapor cloud will form by the mixing of the vapor and air. The size of the vapor

cloud will depend on the rate of release, wind speed; wind direction & atmospheric

stability will determine the dispersion and movement of the vapor cloud.



7. If liquid is released there will be some flashing as the boiling point of liquid is below the

ambient temperature. The vapor formed by immediate flashing will behave as vapor

release. The liquid will fall on the ground forming a pool. There will be vaporization from

the pool due to the heat gained from the atmosphere & ground.

8. There will be dispersion and movement of vapor cloud formed by evaporation of liquid.

The behaviour of material released by loss of containment depends on the following factors:

1. Physical properties of the material

2. Conditions of material in containment (pressure and temperature)

3. Phase of material released (liquid or gas)

4. Inventory of material released

5. Weather parameters (temperature, humidity, wind speed, atmospheric stability)

6. Material with boiling point below ambient condition.


Table 7.6 : ConsequenceAnalysis

1. Styrene Monomer

Scenario details 5 mm leak 25 mm leak 100 mm leak Catastrophic Rupture

Weather Category 1.5 F 5 D 1.5 D 1.5 F 5 D 1.5 D 1.5 F 5 D 1.5 D 1.5 F 5 D 1.5 D

Flash Fire Envelope (m)

Conc. (ppm) 7500 1 2 2 2 2 2 23 10 13 66 22 53

15000 1 2 1 2 2 2 8 5 8 6 6 6

Thermal Damage Distance by Pool Fire (m)

Radiation Intensity

(KW/m2)

4 23 25 23 47 55 47 97 116 97 97 116 97

12.5 14 17 14 19 23 19 44 46 44 43 46 43

37.5 6 8 6 47 55 47 NR NR NR NR NR NR

Thermal Damage Distance by Jet Fire (m)

Radiation Intensity

( KW/m2)

4 NR NR NR NR NR NR 7 6 7 NH NH NH

12.5 NR NR NR NR NR NR 5 4 5 NH NH NH

37.5 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NH NH NH

Maximum Distance at Overpressure Level (m)

Overpressure ( bar)

0.02068 NH NH NH NH NH NH 47 NH 32 NH NH NH



NR- NOT REACHABLENH-NO HAZARD

The results for 100mm leakand catastrophic case are superimposed on plot plan and presented in below figures. The results for only credible

scenarios are presented.


Figure -1 Flash Fire in case of 100 mm Leak of Styrene Monomer

Flash fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of Styrene Monomer

Legend:

Late pool Fire intensity radiiin case of 100 mm leak of Styrene Monomer


Late pool Fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of Styrene Monomer

s Legend:

Jet Fire Intensity radii in case of 100 mm leak Styrene Monomer


Jet Fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak Styrene Monomer

Legend:

Flash fire in case catastrophic rupture of Styrene Monomer


Flash fire envelope in case of catastrophic rupture of Styrene Monomer

Legend:

Late pool fireIntensity radiiin case of catastrophic rupture of Styrene Monomer


Late pool fire envelope in case of catastrophic rupture of Styrene Monomer

Legend:


Table 7.7: Butyl Acrylate Monomer




Conc. (ppm) 7500 0 1 0 1 1 1 3 1 2 100 117 108

15000 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 82 77 87


Radiation Intensity

(KW/m2)

4 8 9 8 21 23 21 39 46 39 61 72 61

12.5 5 6 5 13 16 13 17 21 17 26 29 26

37.5 3 4 3 5 7 5 NR NR NR NR NR NR


Radiation Intensity

( KW/m2)

4 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NH NH NH




Overpressure ( bar)

0.02068 NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH 373 343 370



NR- NOT REACHABLENH-NO HAZARD




Flash Fire in case of 100 mm Leak of Butyl Acrylate Monomer

Flash fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of Butyl Acrylate Monomer

Legend:

Late pool Fire Intensity radiiin case of 100 mm leak of Butyl Acrylate Monomer


Late pool Fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of Butyl Acrylate Monomer

Legend:

Flash fire in case catastrophic rupture of Butyl Acrylate Monomer


Flash fire envelope in case of catastrophic rupture of Butyl Acrylate Monomer

Legend:

Late pool fireIntensity radiiin case of catastrophic rupture of Butyl Acrylate Monomer


Late pool fire envelope in case of catastrophic rupture of Butyl Acrylate Monomer

Legend:


Table 7.8: Methyl Methacrylate




Conc. (ppm) 7500 0 1 0 1 1 1 15 1 7 162 101 81

15000 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 1 3 81 67 52


Radiation Intensity

(KW/m2)

4 4 5 4 13 14 13 45 45 44 95 97 95

12.5 2 3 3 8 10 8 28 30 27 60 65 60

37.5 NR NR NR 4 5 4 12 14 12 31 38 31


Radiation Intensity

( KW/m2)

4 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 2 NR NR NR NR

12.5 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR



Overpressure ( bar)

0.02068 NH NH NH NH NH NH 28 NH NH 223 210 221



NR- NOT REACHABLE NH-NO HAZARD




Flash Fire in case of 100 mm Leak of Methyl Methaacrylate

Late pool Fire Intensity radiiin case of 100 mm leak of Methyl Methaacrylate

Late pool Fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of Methyl Methaacrylate


Legend:

Jet Fire Intensity radii in case of 100 mm leak Methyl Methaacrylate

Jet Fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak Methyl Methaacrylate


Legend:

Flash fire in case catastrophic rupture of Methyl Methaacrylate

Late pool fireIntensity radiiin case of catastrophic rupture of Methyl Methaacrylate


Late pool fire envelope in case of catastrophic rupture of Methyl Methaacrylate

Legend:


Table 7.9: Vinyl Acrylate Monomer




Conc. (ppm) 7500 0 1 0 3 1 1 11 5 12 14 19 18

15000 0 0 0 1 1 1 7 2 8 10 12 13


Radiation Intensity

(KW/m2)

4 4 5 4 14 15 14 40 41 39 46 48 46

12.5 2 3 2 8 10 8 24 27 23 27 32 27

37.5 NR NR NR 3 4 4 9 11 9 12 13 11


Radiation Intensity

( KW/m2)

4 NR NR NR NR NR NR 5 4 5 NR NR NR

12.5 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR

3 NR NR NR NR



Overpressure ( bar)

0.02068 NH NH NH NH NH NH 40

NH 31 33 41 35

0.1379 NH NH NH NH NH NH 18 NH 15 16 18 16

0.2068 NH NH NH NH NH NH 16

NH 14 15 16 15

NR- NOT REACHABLE

NH-NO HAZARD




Flash Fire in case of 100 mm Leak of Vinyl Acrylate Monomer

Flash fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of Vinyl Acrylate Monomer

Legend:


Late pool Fire Intensity radiiin case of 100 mm leak of Vinyl Acrylate Monomer

Late pool Fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of Vinyl Acrylate Monomer

Legend:

Jet Fire Intensity radii in case of 100 mm leak Vinyl Acrylate Monomer


Legend:

Flash fire in case catastrophic rupture of Vinyl Acrylate Monomer

Flash fire envelope in case of catastrophic rupture of Vinyl Acrylate Monomer


Legend:

Late pool fireIntensity radiiin case of catastrophic rupture of Vinyl Acrylate Monomer

Late pool fire envelope in case of catastrophic rupture of Vinyl Acrylate Monomer


Legend:


Table 7.10: Mix Xylene




Conc. (ppm) 7500 1 2 2 2 2 9 18 10 16 117 26 42

15000 1 2 1 2 2 4 10 6 8 69 6 18


Radiation Intensity

(KW/m2)

4 24 25 24 47 56 47 99 120 99 100 120 100

12.5 14 18 14 19 22 19 45 47 45 45 47 45

37.5 6 8 6 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR


Radiation Intensity

( KW/m2)

4 NR NR NR 1 1 1 8 7 8 NR NR NR

12.5 NR NR NR NR NR NR 6 5 6 NR NR NR

37.5 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 4 NR NR NR NR


Overpressure ( bar)

0.02068 NH NH NH NH NH NH 45 26 37 125 NR 47

0.1379 NH NH NH NH NH NH 19 14 17 90 NR 27

0.2068 NH NH NH NH NH NH 17 13 15 87 NR 25

NR- NOT REACHABLE

NH-NO HAZARD




Flash Fire in case of 100 mm Leak of Mix Xylene

Flash fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of Mix Xylene

Legend:

Late pool Fire Intensity radiiin case of 100 mm leak of Mix Xylene


Late pool Fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of Mix Xylene

Legend:

Jet Fire Intensity radii in case of 100 mm leak Mix Xylene


Jet Fire Intensity radii in case of 100 mm leak Mix Xylene

Legend:

Flash fire in case catastrophic rupture of Mix Xylene


Flash fire envelope in case of catastrophic rupture of Mix Xylene

Legend:

Late pool fireIntensity radiiin case of catastrophic rupture of Mix Xylene


Late pool fireenvelopein case of catastrophic rupture of Mix Xylene

Legend:


Table 7.11: MTO




Conc. (ppm) 3500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 11 19

7000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 8 15


Radiation Intensity

(KW/m2)

4 10 11 10 28 30 28 52 62 52 108 129 108

12.5 6 7 6 16 20 16 20 23 20 49 51 49

37.5 3 4 3 6 6 6 NR NR NR NR NR NR


Radiation Intensity

( KW/m2)

4 NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH

12.5 NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH

37.5 NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH


Overpressure ( bar)




NR- NOT REACHABLE

NH-NO HAZARD




Flash Fire in case of 100 mm Leak ofMTO

Flash fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of MTO

Legend:


Late pool Fire Intensity radiiin case of 100 mm leak of MTO

Late pool Fire envelope in case of 100 mm leak of MTO

Legend:


7.2.7 Conclusion

In above QRA study we found that this industry stored hazards material likecorrosive and toxic acids and

flammable chemicals etc. In case of any leakage or fire the damage distance and affected area around 373 m

from the object during worst case. In case of any toxic material release or spill around 5m, the concentration is

very high.

Follow disaster management plan/procedure in case of any spillage, release and fire of hazardous material.

Provide specific active and passive fire fighting system.

Proposed Control Measures

To prevent fatalities, injuries and to reduce damage to buildings and contentsfollow Workplace Emergency

Planning & Preparednessprocedure:

1. Onsite emergency response plan will be prepared and implement.

2. Trained employees will be deployed for operation.

3. Adequate personal protective equipment will be provided to all working personnel.

4. Fire hydrant system and fire extinguishers will be installed.

5. Regular training programs will be conducted for enhancement of employees’ competence.

6. Earthing and bonding will be provided to all the storage tanks and pipeline to prevent accumulation of

static charge.

7. Safe operating procedures will be developed and implemented.

8. National / International engineering standards in the Design, Construction and testing of the storage

tanks, equipment and other hardware will be adhered.

9. Visual display signage will be provided.

10. Material safety sheet and SOP will be displayed.

11. Safety appliances and equipment (Self-contained breathing apparatus, safety shower etc.) will be

provided.

MITIGATION MEASURES

General

Measures and Recommendations are asfollows:

Storage areas shall be free from accumulation of materials.

Non-freeze safety showers and eyewash fountains shall be provided, clearly marked, well lit and with

unobstructed access.

Periodic On Site Emergency Mock Drills and occasional Off Site Emergency Mock. Drills to be conducted,

so those staffs are trained and are in a state of preparedness to tackle any emergency.

Safe operating procedure to be prepared for hazardous process and material handling process.

Safety devices and control instruments to be calibrated once in a year.

Proper colour work as per IS 2379 to plant pipeline and tank, equipments to be done once in a six month to

protect from corrosion.


Preventive maintenance schedule to be prepared for all equipments.

Permit to work system to be implemented for hazardous work in the plant.

Safe handling of solvent drum procedure should be defined.

It is recommended to store the drums having flammable material at low height to avoid accidental damage

and fire hazards during the transfer of drums using forklifts

REFERENCES

1. Quantitative Risk Assessment-M.J Borysiewiez, M.A. Borysiewiez, L.Garanty, A. Kozubal

2. Guide to Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules (MSIHC), 1989 issued by the

ministry of environment and forests, (MoEF) Govt.of India as amended up to date.

3. Guideline for QRA from the- “PURPLE BOOK”

4. World Bank Technical papers relating to “Techniques for assessing Industrial Hazards”.

5. Major Hazard Control by ILO.

6. Risk Management Program guidelines by EPA (US)

7. World Bank Technical Paper no. 55 – Technical ltd. For assessing hazards – A Manual.

8. PHAST Software

7.2.8 Disaster Management Plan

7.2.8.1 Introduction to Disaster Management Plan

The various controls including engineering, procedural and administrative are provided to

control the manufacturing activities at the industries; however things may go wrong even with

the best arrangements. The Disaster Management Pan is prepared to control and minimize the

effect of any emergency which may occur within the industrial premises affecting the employees

or the people in the surrounding; it may also affect the environment.

The disaster/emergency may arise as a natural calamity such as floods, earthquakes, etc. or

may be a Man-made Disaster such as a leakage/ Spillage of Hazardous chemicals/ Gases or

Fire and Explosion.

A Disaster Management Plan is an action plan drawn to fix responsibility and actions to be

taken by various groups to contain the disaster/emergency incident within shortest possible time

and with minimum losses to people, material, property and environment.

It is the responsibility of the establishment/industry that the disaster/emergency plan is widely

circulated for benefit/training of all the employees within the premises and the individuals

residing in the surrounding areas of the premises. It is the responsibility of all the individuals in

their respective areas to ensure the success of this plan.

7.2.8.2 Objective


The main objectives of preparing the On Site / Off Site Emergency Plan are:

1. To define and assess emergencies, including risk and environmental impact assessment. 2. To establish the procedures to handle emergency situation that may arise due to spillage and fire while handling plant & equipment. 3. To control and contain incidents within shortest possible time and to restore normalcy. 4. To safeguard employees and people in vicinity and to minimize damage/loss to property or/and the environment. 5. To inform employees, the general public and the authority about the hazards/risks assessed, safeguards provided, residual risk if any and the role to be played by them in the event of emergency.

6. To be ready for 'mutual aid' if need is arise to help neighbouring unit. Normal jurisdiction of an OEP is the own premises only, but looking to the time factor in arriving the external help or off-site plan agency; the jurisdiction must be extended outside to the extent possible in case of emergency occurring outside. 7. To establish procedures to appraise District Administration / Civil authorities/ and mutual aid centres etc. in order to ensure prompt relief for execution of Emergency Response Plan. 8. To secure the safe rehabilitation of affected areas and to restore normalcy. 9. To provide authoritative information to the news media. 10. To preserve records, equipments etc., and to organize investigation into the cause of the emergency and preventive measures to stop its recurrence. 11. To ensure safety of the works before personnel re-enter and resume work. 12. To work out a plan with all provisions to handle emergencies and to provide for emergency preparedness and the periodical rehearsal of the plan.

7.2.8.3 Definition

An emergency could be defined as any situation which presents a threat to safety of persons or/and property. It may require outside help also.

A major emergency occurring at a work is one which may affect one or several sections of the plant and possibly extend beyond the factory boundaries that may cause serious injuries, loss of life, and extensive damage to property or serious disruption outside the works. It will require the use of outside resources to handle it effectively.

Disaster is a catastrophic situation in which the day-to-day patterns of life are, in many instances, suddenly disrupted and people are plunged into helplessness and suffering and as a result need protection, clothing, shelter, medical and social care and other necessities of life, such as –

(1) Disasters resulting from natural phenomena like earthquakes volcanic eruptions, storm, surges, cyclones, tropical storms, floods, landslides, forest fires and massive insect infestation. Also in this group, violent drought which will cause a creeping disaster landing to famine, disease and death must be included.


(2) Second group includes disastrous events occasioned by man, or by man's impact upon the environment, such as armed conflict, industrial accidents, factory fires, explosions and escape of toxic gases or chemical substances, river pollution, mining or other structural collapses; air, sea, rail and road transport accidents, aircraft crashes, collisions of vehicles carrying inflammable liquids, oil spills at sea, and dam failures.

The on-site emergency plan deals with measures to prevent and control emergencies within

the factory and not affecting outside public or environment.

The off-site emergency plan will deal with measures to prevent and control emergencies affecting public and the environment outside the premises. The manufacturer should provide the necessary information on the nature, extent and likely effects of such incidents.

7.2.8.4 Level of disasters

The NDMA Guidelines categorize the levels of disasters, based on the ability of various authorities to deal with them. In order to facilitate the responses and assistances to States and Districts, the levels of disasters have been defined as follows.

1. L0 level denotes normal times which will be utilized for close monitoring, documentation, prevention and preparatory activities. Training on search and rescue, rehearsals, evaluation and inventory updation for response activities will be carried out during this time.

2. L1 level specifies disaster that can be managed at the District level, however, the State and Centre will remain in readiness to provide assistance if needed.

3. L2 level disaster situations are those which require assistance and participation of State, mobilization of its resources for management of resources.

4. L3 level disaster situation is in case of large scale disaster where the State and District authorities have been overwhelmed and require assistance from the Central Government for reinstating the State and District machinery as well as for rescue, relief, other response and recovery measures. In most cases, the scale and intensity of the disaster as determined by the concerned technical agencies like Indian meteorological department (IMD)/ Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) are sufficient for the declaration of L3 disaster.

7.2.9 Scope

The M/s Maruti Polymers Incorporation has prepared Disaster Management Plan in order to

provide proper guidance to plant operating personnel to confidently handle any accidental

spillage or fire / explosion / bursting of vessel/tank or any natural calamity or sabotage.

With this objective comprehensive information has been gathered and analyzed on the resins

handling plant and equipment which includes the hazardous properties of materials/chemicals,

fire hazards, safety appliances, safety measures incorporated in the plant, emergency

procedures and finally regarding the constitution & responsibility of Emergency Rescue Team


(Emergency Response & Management Team / Task Force).

The potential hazards which may cause emergency includes:

Chemical Fire / Explosion in the plant or storage area

Electrical Fire in the plant or storage area.

Accidental spillages and leakages during handling of material and plant / equipment

failure causing severe health hazard due to employees exposure to the hazardous

substances.

7.2.9.1 Methodology

A major emergency occurring at a plant is one that may cause serious injuries, loss of life,

extensive damage to property or environment or serious disruption inside or outside the plants.

This may demand the rescue and relief measures on a war footing to handle it effectively and

quickly. Within the high-risk technology industries, the need for well-planned measures should

be self-evident.

No matter how well a process is controlled and safeguarded by instruments and process safety

procedures, it is inevitable that there is a residual risk, which is capable of causing a variety of

emergencies.

The Disaster Management Plan describes the Organization & procedures for dealing with

potential accidents arising from the operations of M/s. Maruti Polymer Incorporation.

Experiences of accidents that have occurred in various other similar plants were considered in

the preparation of DMP especially storing & handling the materials identical to this plant. This

plan will need periodic review & modification following emergency exercise, or include any new

information relating to changes to the facilities.

The Factories Act, 1948 as amended in the year 1987 under section 41B requires that every

occupier shall draw up a Disaster Management Plan and detailed disaster control measures for

his plant and make them know to the employees and to the general public living in the vicinity

of the plant.

Its objective is to reduce the severity of loss following particular hazardous incidents. At the

same time, it must be clearly understood that it is not a substitute for maintaining good

standards for working consistence with the requirements of safety and health inside the plants.


7.2.10 Information on risk evaluation preliminary hazard analysis

The DMP is needed to respond to a variety of emergencies / disasters:

i) Disasters due to emergency on account of: a. Fire or Explosion b. Electrical Fire c. Spillages and Leakages d. Fire or explosion: The organization is storing &handlingflammable chemicalswhich can ignite if exposed to source of heat / ignition. The various sources of heat / ignition include hot work, mechanical frictions, naked flames, static electricity, hot surfaces etc. e. Electrical Fire: The Electrical fire may be caused due to generation of static charge during charging of materials. The other reasons for fire include use of faulty or inappropriate electrical equipment, transformers, DG sets etc. Also dry grass is normally avoided in the premises and it will be ensured that there is no grass (dry) at any point of time by ensuring better housekeeping f. Spillages and Leakages: During handling of material and plant / equipment failure causing severe health hazard due to employees exposure to the hazardous substances. Spillages and leakages of flammable substances may also lead to fire. ii) Disaster due to natural calamities such as: a. Flood b. Earth quake c. Cyclone/Storm d. Heat Wave a. Flood:

The nearest water body from the facility are Mahi River (approx. 1.05km in N direction). The

heavy rainfall and water released from the Dam may increase water level in the river bed

creating flood situation.

Four villages of Anand district were inundated while around 100 villagers of 13 villages

have been re-located to safer spots in the villages following discharge of 1.43 lakh cusecs

water from the Dharoi dam into Sabarmati River.

b. Earthquake:

It is found that the district falls in the seismic zone 3.

c. Storm/Cyclone:

Cyclones make impact by killing people, damaging property, crops and infrastructure.

The area falls under category in which wind of 1-35 KMH air blown. So the chances are


there for storm & cyclone

d. Heat Wave:

The Anand region experienced the heat wave in the past history. Also it was observed

that the Anand Divisions comes under vulnerable area.

iii) Disaster due to external factors such as:

a. Sabotage, Civil Riots or War, Terrorism: No solution can be offered to eliminate

either terrorist threats or planted bombs, but one can be well or badly prepared to cope

with them when such incidents happen. It is essential for organizations to design and

implement both good physical security and a comprehensive bomb threat response

plan.

The action plan responding to an emergency situation depends very much on the level

of the emergency which, itself is defined by the consequences arising from the types of

hazard identified.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Flood:

• Introduce better flood warning systems

• Modify homes and businesses to help them withstand floods nearby river side.

• Construct buildings above flood levels

• Protect wetlands and introduce plant trees strategically

• Put up more flood barriers.

Earthquake:

• Find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground.

• Don’t Rush Indoors

• Stay Put remain there until the earth stops shaking

• Remain Calm until the earth stops shaking

Cyclone/Storm:

• Immediately call ambulance & NDRF team.

• Provide shelter for the victims and provide first aid on site.

• Survey site and remove people from covered collapse material.

Terrorist Attack/ Political Violence:

• Don’t be panic and threatened.

• Call the police, ambulance & District Collector.

The above summarized results of an analysis of hazard, risk and disaster impact in AnandFor

more study of risk criteria please refer, Anand State Disaster Management Plan.


Disaster Preparedness

This section highlights the Organization for disaster preparedness. For an industry storing /

handling flammable substances, it is essential to prepare a good effective disaster plan to

control On Site – Off Site emergencies and to mitigate losses. The disaster management plan

(emergency response plan) ensures that all available resources, facilities etc., are enforced

into services at right time to tackle an emergency.

It is not possible to envisage and detail every action which should be taken in emergency and

to harness the basic elements of emergency preparedness such as Gravity of emergency,

Communication of information, on-site action for process and emergency controls, Mobilization

of internal and external resources for fire and spillage etc.

Emergency Organization is set up specifying duties and responsibilities of all to make best use

of all resources and to avoid confusion while tackling the emergency.

Disaster Management Plan / On-Site Emergency Plan (Emergency Response Plan) highlights

the flow of information and co-operation among various action groups within the factory. Offsite

Emergency Plan indicates various action groups at district levels which will be engaged in case of off-site emergency.

Emergency organization and arrangement include:

This section is devised to suggest the organization for emergency preparedness. Key

personnel to combat emergency are nominated with specific responsibilities according to set

procedures and making best use of the resources available and to avoid confusion. Such key

personnel include Site Main Controller, Incident Controller; Services Coordination includes

Fire & Safety, security, engineering Services (maintenance),environment, Lab (QC/QA), HR &

Admin, Accounts & Finance, Store & purchase and Process.

All such key personnel (Annexure 1- Emergency Management Chart ) shall be available in all

the office timings and shall be called during emergency on holidays.

Safe Assembly Points

Assembly Point will be provided at the green belt area. The safe assembly points are selected

considering the distance from the hazardous/ flammable storage, wind direction, capacity to

accommodate the required number of people and availability of other resources in that area.

In case of emergency,it will be necessary to evacuate all personnel from effected area, except

personnel who will be directly involved in dealing with the incident. On evacuation people will


go to designated assembly points.

Emergency Control Centre (ECC)

During Working Hours the Emergency Control Centre (ECC) will be situated at Reception

Building, and during Non-Working Hours the Emergency Control Centre (ECC) will be situated

at Security Cabin from where the operation to handle the emergency are directed and

coordinated.

The ECC will be equipped with all necessary emergency equipment, communication

arrangement to receive and transmit information and directions from and to the incident

controller and areas of the works as well as outside. 1 Direct Line with Emergency Contact

Numbers will be available at both the places.

The emergency contact numbers for the mutual aids like nearest police station, fire station,

hospital, ambulance service etc. & list of emergency team members and various activity

coordinators will be displayed at the emergency control Centre, security gate and other

prominent locations.

Emergency Control Centre will be having the following facilities:

a. List of telephone numbers for external & internal communication

b. Plans of the location

c. Stationeries

d. Copies of the on-site and off-site emergency plans

e. Details and location plans of firefighting equipment such as fire extinguisher, fire hoses & nozzles etc.

f. Details and location plans of safety equipment such as SCBA, gum boots, gloves, goggles, cover all etc.

Emergency Warning System

A siren audible in all parts of the facility, to warn the people for the evacuation with different

sounds for declaration of emergency or emergency call off will be provided along associated

with manual call point are provided at prominent locations. Warning system will always be kept

in working order.

The mode of siren for evacuation is wailing pitch. On hearing the siren, people will disperse

from the work area and will evacuate to safe assembly points. Proper instruction will be given

to all the employees about the rising of siren and the emergencies. The same instructions will

also be displayed at prominent places within the plant area.

The employees will proceed to the predetermined assembly points on hearing the siren and the


support staff / security forces will instruct and divert the people away from the affected area

towards the assembly points.

Medical Services and First Aid

The First aid team will play critical role in attending the victims in case of any accident.

First Aid boxes will be provided at prominent locations & trained first-aider will be available in

all working shifts. The list of trained first aiders will be displayed at prominent locations and is

also available at security gate office.

In case of any medical assistance other than first aid, the Admin In-charge/ Site- SHE

representative will arrange for a vehicle to shift the casualty to the company accredited

hospital, or call an ambulance to mobilize the casualty to the medical center/ hospital.

Transport and Evacuation Arrangements

In a major emergency, it is essential to evacuate personnel from affected areas and to further

evacuate non-essential workers from areas likely to be affected,should the emergency

escalate.

Communication and help from external emergency services

Communication is a critical factor in handling an emergency. To control the situation by the

earliest possible action. 1 Direct Line with list of emergency contact numbers will be provided

at emergency control center as well as at security gate.

The external emergency services which can be contacted for help during emergency include:

Sr.No Services/Authorities Telephone no.

1 District Collector (DC) +91 2692 262271

+91 2692 261575

2 Control Room Anand 02692261033

3 Police Station, Anand +91 2692252450

4 Sardargunj Fire Brigade Station,

Anand +91 2692 243101

5 Anand general hospital 9898197301


The above emergency services telephone numbers are displayed at emergency control room

and prominent locations within the plant.

Other Arrangements

Power Supply Interruption

For Emergency, Plant Operations and Emergency Lighting provisions will be made according

to requirements. A DG set of 220 KVA capacity will be provided as backup.

Electrical Supply

Electricity is considered as a major cause of fire in industries. To prevent fires due to electricity,

adequate control measures will be provided which includes regular inspections and preventive

maintenance. To prevent other electrical accidents such as electric shock etc. the adequate

safety precautions will be implemented including provision of Fuse, MCB, ELCB, rubber mats

in front of panels, proper laying of cables, etc.

Trade Waste Disposal

Organization will be more concerned for environment protection and pollution abatement at all

times. Provision will be made to dispose Solid wastes. The company will dispose off all solid

waste in safe manner.

Emergency Action

Though it will be an impractical to describe all the foreseeable scenarios involving

flammable/combustible materials and the suggested action for the same, some important ones

are discussed here briefly. Even in identical incidents the right course of action may not

necessarily be the same every time as the actual action will depend on the several factors,

such as the place of incident, quantity of material involved, the amount of release, the nature of

material, the wind direction, the wind velocity, temperature of surrounding, time of day,

prevailing season and weather condition.

In case of Fire

In case of declaration of onsite emergency (Hearing of emergency siren), evacuate the area as

per evacuation plan & exit signs on instruction of shift in-charge / incident controller as quickly

as possible after safe shutdown of the plant. See that the wind direction is in opposite direction

of assembly point by wind direction indicator. If not, change the assembly point.

Following are the general guideline for emergency action.

Raise the alarm through nearest MCP

Inform security and shift in charge.

Carry nearest fire extinguisher & try to extinguish if possible.

Assemble emergency team and inform other emergency members.


Check the wind direction, then decide the assembly point and inform accordingly.

Warn the people nearby.

Attempt to isolate /extinguish the fire with the help of others with available appropriate

extinguishers.

Arrange fire hydrant hose and try to cool surrounding

Cordon the area and try to shift the drum of flammable material.

Used foam generating nozzle and create foam to extinguish fire.

If fire beyond control call fire brigade after consultation with chief controller.

Cool the surrounding or remove flammable material if possible.

Take head count at site and inform to the chief controller.

Also take head count at the assembly point and tally.

Search for missing person if any.

Call for mutual aid members for help, if require.

Arrange for rescue, if required.

Give first aid to the injured person and check for further treatment is required.

Give priority to saving life and preventing further injuries.

Confirm the message of incident attend to the main controller & raise the all clear siren.

Collect the photograph and other evidence to cause fine

In Case of spillage of chemicals/materials while unloading & loading activity

Tankers/Tanks inside the factory premises:

Special instruments for storing, Handling & emergency actions in case of spillage of

chemicals/materials are given separately in MSDS.

Following are the general guideline for action:

Use PPE’s like SCBA/Gas mask/Respirator & evacuate the area.

Designated area will be provided for tanker parking.

In case of declaration of onsite emergency (Hearing of emergency siren), evacuate the area as

per evacuation plan & exit signs on instruction of shift in-charge / incident Controller as quickly

as possible after safe shut down of the plant. See that the wind direction is in opposite direction

of assembly point by wind direction indicator. If not, change the assembly point.


In case of Flood / Earthquake:

In case of natural calamity like flood, Storm or earth quake (remote possibility) the

management may seek outside help. The help may be for firefighting, Evacuation (of

surrounding population), Medical treatment, shelter, food, transport or communications.

Following are the general guideline for emergency action:

Close main valve

Switch off electricity (main).

Assemble outside the office, away from Electric Poles & Wires.

Evacuate the areas after initiating (communication in working condition) off site

organization.

In case of War/Civil riots:

Following are the general guideline for emergency action:

Intimate nearest police station & stimulate off site emergency plan

Stop unloading / loading operations (if any)

Intimate civil defense dept. about the situation

Security persons shall protect & control law & order.

General action plan

All personnel handling the emergency should wear PVC suit / alkali suit, gumboot, PVC

hand gloves, PVC goggles.

Isolate the sources of supply.

Cordon off the area.

Avoid the entry of unnecessary people.

Start barricading the area with sand / earth.

Flush the affected body parts with plenty of water and seek medical help.

Evacuation Plan

On hearing the siren all employees shall evacuate the area by safely closing down all operation

as per instructions from their Incident Controller or in nighttime Shift supervisor. After gathering

at assembly points, shift-in-charge should take the roll call & ensure that no person is left

trapped.

The Rescue Coordinator or Guard (who is inside the plant for duty) shall ensure that none is

trapped inside the plant. Security guards shall ensure total evacuation.


Main gate will be used for movement of personnel, movement of rescue, medical aid.

Traffic Control

The Security In-charge or Guard shall contact Service Coordinator and shall make himself

available at main gate for traffic control till local authorities help is available.

Unwanted traffic and public gathering shall be controlled & avoided by security personnel till

local help from police is available.

Public Relations

Inevitably a major incident will attract the attention of the press, television and radio services

and anxious inquiries from friends and relatives will be flooding the factory. It is essential to

make arrangements for authoritative release of information to them. SMC/IC who is familiar

with procedures of dealing with such situations, shall take charge of public Relations,

information etc. He will be the sole authoritative source of information to the news media and

others.

Declaration of cessation of emergency

Only the Main Site Controller in consultation with Incident Controller and The Service

coordinator (Emergency Fire, Rescue & Security Co-ordinator etc.) will declare the cessation of

emergency ensuring that all the spillage are arrested or fires are extinguished and there is no

risk of re-ignition (in case of fire).

In the case of gas, the all clear will be declared only when the source of emission has been

effectively isolated and gas clouds dispersed well below safe level.

Even when the all clear Signal has been given, great care is needed while entering affected

areas and no work in connection with salvage, collection of evidence should be commenced

until a thorough examination of the area has been carried out. The siren code will follow for declaring the

cessation of an emergency. All clear signed shall be given by SMC / Incident Controller.

Plan appraisal and updating

The Onsite Emergency Plan Mock drills will be conducted for the appraisal and updating the

Onsite Emergency Plan.

The Onsite Emergency Plan Mock drills will review the adequacy and effectiveness of the

arrangements made / provided for emergency planning and will cover:

• Awareness and promptness of action taken by the employees.

• The adequacy of evacuation routes and safe assembly points.

• The adequacy of fire fighting system and equipment.

• The adequacy of leak / spillage control system and equipment.

• The adequacy of transport and medical arrangements.


• The adequacy of personal protective equipment and safety equipment etc.

Any inadequacy observed during the mock drill will be corrected and incorporated, the Onsite

Emergency Plan will be updated and any changes made in the Onsite Emergency Plan will be

made known to all.

Safety and mitigating measures

Safety is major consideration for M/s. Maruti Polymer Incorporation and the industry is

committed to mitigate the risk. Important mitigating measures will be provided to contain and

control the emergency are outlined below:-

Fire Prevention and Protection measures

Fire is the major risk at M/s. Maruti Polymer Incorporation because of storage handling and use

of flammable substances within the premises as raw material and products. Adequate control

measures will be provided to detect and fight fires. The major firefighting arrangements

provided include.

Emergency siren system and outside communication system provision will be made available. Firefighting Arrangement: Fire Extinguishers, Foam type, Dry Chemical Powder Type, Water sprinkler system and sand bucket will be installed at various locations in the premises.

The nearest fire brigade station is Sardargunj, Anand Fire Brigade Station. Approx.7km

The plant will be equipped with a comprehensive fire protection system. Following facilities will

be provided for the fire protection:-

Fire sprinkler system with smoke/fire detectors.

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Equipments and Process safety

M/s. Maruti Polymer Incorporation will comply the statutory requirements and provide safety

measures. The following points to be considered:

Guard shall be provided on moving parts of machineries.

Adequate ventilation or other engineering controls shall be provided to keep the

airborne contaminants below their respective threshold limit value.

Lifting tools, tackles and machines and pressure systems will be tested and examined

as per statutory requirement.


Proper earthing and bonding shall be provided etc.

Post emergency planning

All evidences should be collected and accident should be investigated.

Before restart up of the activities, assess the situation and ensure that it is safe to

restart the plant activities.

Re-start the plant in the standard sequence.

Health, Safety and Environmental Protection

The policy of the company is to manufacture, handle and dispose off all substances safely and

without creating unacceptable risk to human health or the environment.'

Company is committed to complete safety and accident prevention policies for ensuring the

elimination of risk, accidents by conscientious involvement in Safety and Health Programme.

The industry will;

• Establishment and maintain programmes to ensure that laws and regulations applicable

to its products and operations are known as obeyed.

• Develop its own standards where laws or regulations may not be adequately protective

and adopt, where necessary, its own standard where laws do not exists.

• Stop manufacturing any product or any operation if hazards of the same, to the human

beings and environment are unacceptable.

• Each and every employee is expected to adhere to the spirit as well as letters of

company policy.

• Any hazards, adverse situation or environmental risk which comes to their attention

should be promptly reported for the corrective measures.

• Safety has been accepted as complete and separate functions like other functions such

as production, maintenance, marketing, etc.

• Auditing is necessary for an effective health and safety programmes, and periodical

auditing will be carried out.

• We believe safety is a team work and each and every employee of the company is

responsible and accountable for the safety.

Employee responsibility

Follow the policy and applicable laws and regulation to protect your own health and

safety as well as that of other workers, the public and the environment.

Present ideas that support the goals of policy.

Promptly report concerns about possible violation of this policy to the persons listed or

to your manager.

Managers responsible for a facility, activity, product or service will:


Communicate responsibility with employees, communities, customers and government

agencies regarding environmental health and safety issue.

Cooperate with the public, government and other interested parties to develop

appropriate regulatory and public policies that protect employee and public health and

the environment.

Implement effective programs, training and best practices for health, safety and

environment protection and for the elimination or reasonable reduction of materials.

Regularly assess plant operations & management. Establish measurements to ensure

compliance with this policy and applicable laws & regulations, when appropriate; review

assessment results with environmental programs.

Ensure that an employee with EHS responsibilities is appropriately screened before

appointment and that continued appropriateness for their position is periodically

reviewed.

Develop appropriate program for safety reviews of new and redesigned products prior

to sale and distribution to customers. Monitor after-sale safety performance to identify

and address significant product safety issues.

Work cooperatively with, contractors, business partners & suppliers to ensure that our

relationships with them are supportive of this policy.

Promptly report to medical Services, Environmental Program & your assigned legal

counsel any,

Emergency evacuation, communicable disease or other serious health indent.

Work related employee facilities & other serious safety incidents requiring a report to a

governmental agency.

Information regarding a report to a governmental agency or any governmental

allegations of substantial violations of environmental laws or regulations.

Legal proceedings alleging significant property damage or personal injury from

environmental contamination or exposure to dust/chemical fumes & other information

requested by medical services or Environmental programs.

Training and rehearsing

All employees should know the details of Disaster Management plan and they must receive

initial training in emergency procedures. At suitable intervals this knowledge must be exercised

and the basic plan reviewed and brought up-to-date. It is essential to establish the necessary

confident volunteers and better expertise, so the individuals can carry out their allocated duties.


Rehearsal of evacuation should be regularly carried out efficiently and should cause minimum

disruption to the normal activities. As per MFR, Mock Drill should be conducted six monthly.

An after-mock drill report may be prepared detailing the lacunas & strong points so as to make

improvements in the emergency action plan.


CHAPTER8. PROJECTBENEFITS

8.1 Introduction

Growth in the industrial sector creates new opportunities for employment and can also help

diversify the economy. This is especially important given the high level of urbanization, and

growing levels of unemployment and poverty in many cities. Unemployment is particularly high

and an important factor in continued levels of low human well being and slow growth.

Synergistic growth in the chemical industries could have positive spin offs for the socio

economic development. The use of chemical further leads to development in field of research

and development. This chapter describes about benefits of the project on improvements in the

physical infrastructure, social infrastructure, employment potential in theregion.

8.2 Improvement in the SocialInfrastructure

From the very initial stage of the inception of the project, infrastructure development in and

around the project site has kept in consideration. Infrastructure development will be done based

on actual requirement socio economic development of the region. The infrastructure

development will be rolled out as part of company’s CSRactivity.

8.3 CSRActivities

M/s. Maruti Polymers has plans to institutionalize the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

activities so that the CSR transforms itself into personal Social Responsibility for the personnel

manning the factory.

There will be more employment generated due to the proposed project both during the

construction phase and operation phase. On the basis of technical knowledge acquired

by the local village youths, they will be provided with suitable employment opportunity in

thecompany.

The labour force required during construction and operation phase shall be sourced

from nearbyvillage.

School uniforms, Notebooks and scholarship will be provided to poorstudents.

Special Health awareness camp and medical camps for primary checkups will be

arranged at least once in a year in nearby villages for healthcheckups.

Funds will be provided to arrange extracurricular activities for nearby schools and

colleges.

Tree plantation in ruralareas.


Provision o sanitation (toilets)facility.

Partnering with various NGOs to train under privileged women housewives in hospitality,

self grooming, housekeeping andlaundry.

Budgetary Cost

Initially CSR Budget commitment will be approximately 2% of company’s annual profit.

8.4 Economic Development

This project will increase the economic activities around the area, creating avenues for

direct/indirect employment during operation phase of the project. There would be a wider

economic impact in terms of generating opportunities for other business like workshops,

marketing, repair and maintenance tasksetc.

This project will enhance India’s potential of supplying Synthetic Organic Resin and

Acrylic Base Emulsion leading to step-up of India’s position in global market sector and

strengthening of Indianeconomy.

The continuous inflow of people will require local transport systems like autos, taxis etc

which would help economicboost.

8.5 EmploymentPotential

During construction phase of the project, this project will provide temporary employment

to many unskilled and semi-skilled labours in nearby villages. This project will also help

in generation of indirect employment to those people who render their services for the

personnel directly working in theproject.

The Project will create direct & indirect employment opportunities within the

surrounding region. The Unit will use good faith efforts to employ local people from the

nearby villages depending upon the availability of skilled & un-skilled man-power

surrounding the projectsite.

In operation phase, the proposed project would require significant workforce of non-

technical and technical persons. Migration of highly education and skilled experience will

result in increase of literacy in the surroundingvillages.


CHAPTER9. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.1 Prelude

Environmental Management is basically resource management and environmental planning is

similar to development planning. The conventional resource management and development

planning look at the issues from narrow micro economical point of view while environmental

management views the issues from the broader prospective of long term sustainable

development option, which ensures that the environment is not desecrated. An environmental

management plan is prepared for construction phase, post construction phase (commissioning

and operation) and for post project phase. The environmental management plan is prepared to

minimize the impact of atmospheric emissions, liquid effluents, solid wastes & noise generation

on the surrounding environment.

The baseline settings of different relevant environmental components in the study area are

analysed and potential impacts on those components due to the proposed project are

document. The impacts on environment are found to be minimal during the study; however

additional measures are documented for operation phase for further improvement of

Environmental Quality in the form of an Environmental management plan (EMP).

9.1.1 Environment, Health and Safety(EHS)

It is of utmost concern for a company to conduct its business in a manner that will

promote the protection of the occupational health & safety; welfare of its employees and

others involved in or affected by its business operations and address the environmental

concerns regarding sustainabledevelopment.

To be a responsive and responsible corporate citizen, we shall strive to achieve an

organizational culture of safety, health and environmentalexcellence.

As an integral part of the company’s business performance, the company shall declare

full commitment to achieve high levels of performance i health, safety &environment.

Continual improvements in safety, health and environment shall be recognized as

essential for the future success of thecompany.


9.2 The Environmental ManagementPlan

An environmental Management Plan is prepared to mitigate and manage various

environmental impacts identified. The EMP presents the project specific guidelineson:

Environmental managementstrategies

Specialized engineering construction procedures in relation to environmental guidelines

of thecountry

Spill prevention andcontrol

Management of wastes and hazardouschemicals

Air, water and soil qualityprotection

Noise control

Soil erosion control and slopestabilization

Vegetation, wildlife and habitatprotection

Socio – economic and welfareconsiderations

Risk and disaster management plan

To prepare a checklist for statutorycompliance

Due to its complexity and implications, the implementation of the EMP must be executed

utilizing a specific EMS framework. Once an EMP has been approved, it should provide the

basis for environmental considerations of all the activities carried out on the site by the

appointed personnel.

With respect to the various environmental impacts identified during the EIA stage, mitigation

measures to prevent or minimize the impacts are suggested for all the environmental

components.

The environmental management plan for the proposed project aims to mitigate the potentially

detrimental impacts on the environment, both during construction and operation phases of the

project. It is also necessary that continued compliance with existing environmental regulations

is ensured. The construction and associated activities have been planned so as to minimize

impacts on the physical, biological and socio economic cultural environments. Even though it

be would naïve to expect that all detrimental impacts can be avoided, it is apparent that most of

the impacts will be localized and temporary innature.


9.2.1 Objectives of Environmental ManagementPlan

While developing an EMP within the framework of an EMS, it is imperative to have clear

environmental objectives and delineate them. The key environmental management objectives

for this project are to avoid significant adverse environmental impacts and to ensure that where

impacts do occur they are mitigated. In addition, the project proponent aims to meet the

following specific objectives.

To adopt construction and operational methods that will limit environmental

degradation.

To protect physical environmental components such as air, water andsoil.

To improve workplace conditions for employees by reducing every kind of pollution and

improving workplaceenvironment/atmosphere.

To make budgetary provision and allocation of funds for environment management

system and to timely revision of budgetaryprovisions.

To implement & ensure effective implementation of research and development program

for the innovative technologies for better environment, resource conservation/ recovery/

recycling/reuse.

To eliminate/reduce the possibility of potential hazard due tooperations.

To generate employment opportunities wherever possible andfeasible.

To provide advanced sophisticated safety system to ensure safety of the public atlarge.

To establish a long term program to monitor effects of the project on theenvironment.

9.3 Environmental, Health and Safety ManagementSystem

9.3.1 EMP for Construction Phase

The overall impact of the pollution on the environment during construction phase is localized in

nature and is for a short period. In order to develop effective mitigation plan, it is important to

conceive the specific activities during construction phase causing environmental impact. The

various activities during construction phase have been identified and listed in chapter 4 along

with their impacts. The following sub sections describe the mitigation measures planned to be

adopted for controlling the impact/disturbance of the environment during construction phase.


Basic Engineering Control Measures

The primary aim of the environmental management plan is to eliminate environmental impacts

during designing wherever possible or minimize the risks through best engineering controls.

The measures that can be integrated into design, construction and operation for proposed

project can be broadly defined as:

Reducing possibility of leakage or spill over that may result inlosses.

Developing effective response plans to control any losses and prevent losses resulting

from anydamage.

Incorporate engineer slope to minimize erosion and disturbance to natural draianage

pattern.

Management of Air Environment

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has set standards with regard to the ambient air

quality levelsand emission levels. The particulatematter, PM10 (siz≤e10μm) levels in industrial,

residential and rural area not to exceed 100 μg/m3. The vehicular emission standards for

Heavy diesel driven vehicles as per Bharat stage-III for Hydrocarbons: 1.6 g/ Km hr; Carbon

Monoxide: 2.1 g/km hr and Oxides of Nitrogen : 5 g/km hr and PM: 0.1 g/km hr. These

standards will be met.(Source:http://www.cpcb.nic.in/Vehicular_Exhaust.php).

Environmental pollution during construction phase will be mainly due to the construction

activities of new plant buildings, machinery installation for manufacturing of Bulk Drugs,

Intermediates & allied Products. One or more of the following measures may be implemented

to minimize impacts on air quality during construction and operation of theproject.

Face masks should be provided to prevent inhalations of dustparticle.

It will be ensured that all the vehicles deployed for the project possess Pollution under

Control (PUC)Certificate.

All vehicles will be properly maintained to minimize emission of contaminants, for this

necessary measure will betaken.

A schedule for the operation of vehicles will be established to minimize to the extent

practicable, the time of operation of emissionsources.

Construction work will not be carried out during stormconditions.

Water should be sprayed by high pressure water hoses during dust generating

construction activities e.g. crushing/demolishing, concrete mixing, material handling etc.

To suppressdust.

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Wetting (sweeping or sprinkling) will be used, wherever practicable, to minimize dust

dispersion.

As far as possible unleaded and sulphur free petrol will be used for petrol driven

vehicles.

Approach road side plantation will further acts as sink gaseousemission.

Management of Water Environment

Construction equipment requiring minimum water for cooling and operation for optimum

effectiveness will be chosen.

Steam curing of concrete will be done whereverpossible.

High pressure hose will be used for cleaning and dust suppressionpurpose.

Drip and sprinkler system will be provided for spraying water in greenbelt.

Surface waterquality

Rainy season will be avoided for cutting and filling of earthwork.

Soil binding and fast growing plants should be grown around the construction site

before commencement of construction activity to reduce soilerosion.

Proper housekeeping should be adopted to prevent spillages and contaminated surface

run off going to storm waterdrains.

Adopting prudent soil erosion control measures to prevent waterpollution.

Ground water Quality

No discharge of construction wastes to ground water bodies will be allowed during

construction.

Water logging will be avoided by providing drainagesystem.

Management of Noise Environment

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has set standards for ambient noise levels in

various activity zones. For industrial areas the daytime noise levels are not to exceed 75 dB

(A) and the night time levels 70 dB (A). In case of residential areas, the day and night

standards are 55 dB (A) and 45 dB(A) respectively. Suitable conditions will be incorporated in

the construction contract agreement, to ensure compliance of thesestandards.


The following measures may be adopted to minimize the impact of noise during construction

phase of the project:

Construction equipment generating minimum noise and vibrations will bechosen.

Ear plugs and/muffs will be provided to construction workers working near the noise

generating activities/ machines/equipment.

Vehicles and construction equipment with internal combustion engines without proper

silencer will not be allowed tooperate.

Construction equipment meeting the norms specified by Environmental Protection Act,

1986 will only beused.

Noise control equipment and baffling will be employed to generators especially when

they are operated near the residential and sensitiveareas.

Noise levels will be reduced by the use of adequate mufflers on all motorized

equipment.

Management of Soil/ Land Environment

Following measures will be taken to minimize impact on land environment and improve soil

conditions.

Precautions will be taken to minimize damage to native plants (if any) on the periphery

of constructionarea.

The natural gradient of the area will be maintained after reinstatement to avoid water

logging.

The construction debris will be utilized within the site for levelling purpose and base

course preparation of internalroads.

The materials like steel and other recyclable material shall be segregated and reused

or sold to authorize vendors forreuse.

Existing topsoil which is removed during construction should be stockpiled temporarily

for replacement whenever required.

Topsoil and sub soil will be segregated during trenching and stockpiledseparately.

Topsoil will be removed to its actual depth or to a maximum of 30 cm as determined by

HSE representative for thespread.

Topsoil will be stored on the non traffic side of thetrench.


Management of Solid Waste

Construction activities can lead to soli waste generation including sand, gravel, stone, plastic,

paper, wood, metal, glass , waste concrete, excavated soil, broken bricks, waste plaster,

metallic scrap etc. Solid waste from domestic use like papers, card boards, cans, bottles, food

waste etc. will be generated from the site labourers. This will be segregated into biodegradable

and nonbiodegradable shall be handed over to authorized vendor. No trash or debris from

construction activities should be left at project site after construction is completed.

Management of Socio Economic and Cultural Environment

To minimize adverse impacts arising out due to the project activity, imitative measures are

suggested in the EMP. Proper implementation of EMP would mitigate adverse impacts in the

region. Prior information about the project should be given to locals in study area.

Caution should be exercised to avoid disturbance to existinginfrastructure.

An emergency plan should be prepared in advance to deal with firefighting.

The authority should make an assessment of the safe legal load limits of all the bridges,

streets that may be traversed by heavyequipment.

Excess excavated material should be removed from the project site as soon as possible

after the completion of excavation operations. The material should be used for levelling

andlandscaping.

Construction workers

Local people will be employed for construction work to the maximum extentpossible.

Proper facility for domestic water supply, sanitation and other essential services will be

made available to the constructionworkers.

The facilities should be maintained in a clean, odour free condition and care should be

taken to avoid soil and groundwatercontamination.

Face masks, gloves and other personal protective equipments shall be provided to

workers to prevent health hazard during constructionactivities.


9.4 OperationPhase

Routine operational activities of the project would be associated with the following potentially

significant environmental impacts. These activities associated with the impacts as listed here

under:

Routine Production activities:

The operational phase activities due to proposed project have the potential to cause long term

environmental impacts. Cumulative impacts due to air and noise pollution are predicted using

simulation models as discussed in chapter 4.

Several control measures have been incorporated to minimize the generation of wastes and

subsequent environmental impacts during operation phase. Strict adherence to these pollution

prevention and control measures will moderate the environmental impacts to the minimum

possible level during operational phase. In general, the environmental management plan during

operational phase of the plant will be directed to the following:

It will be ensured that all the pollution control/ environment management systems are

commissioned before the commencement of operation of theproject.

Wherever possible, the control systems will be interlinked with the operational units, so that

failure of the control system will shut down the respective operationalunit.

Regular performance evaluation of the control systems will be undertaken to ensure their

optimumperformance.

Preventive maintenance schedule of the control systems will be matching with that of the

respective operationalunit

Regular monitoring for various components of environment will be undertaken to ensure

effective functioning of pollution control measures as well as to safe guard against any

unforeseen changes inenvironment.

Efforts will be made to ensure the maximum utilization of wastesgenerated

During the operational phase, there will not be any significant impacts on various

environmental components. Hence, the following Management Plan is recommended to

mitigate adverse impacts during operationphase.


9.4.1 Management of AirEnvironment

Emission at M/s. Maruti Polymers is in the form of the particulate matters and flue gases from

stack attached to Boiler, D G set and Thermic Fluid Heater.

To control gaseous emissions following measures are recommended:

Regular monitoring of stacks will be carried out to check the emissions. In case emission

exceeds, the corrective measures shall immediately be taken and records of the same

will bemaintained.

Regular ambient air quality monitoring shall be carried out within premises and nearby

area for PM2.5, PM10, SO2, Noxetc.

Emergency process Shut down existence in case of any pollution control system

deviation.

9.4.1.1 Measures for FugitiveEmissions

Controlled emissions and provision of PPEs for theworkers

Provision of mechanical seal inpumps

Regular inspection of tank roofseals

Adequate measures for the minimization/prevention of the fugitiveemission

Regular maintenance of valves, pumps and other equipment to preventleakage

Regular periodic monitoring of work area to check the fugitiveemission

The unit will also provide adequate stack monitoring facilities for the periodic monitoring of

the stack to verify the compliance of the stipulatednorms

Adequate stack heights as per the CPCB estimation will be provided at all locations to

reduce GLCs ofpollutants

Green belt development shall be implemented to mitigate impacts from fugitive emissions.

About 33% of the total area of project area will be developed forgreenbelt

Air pollution control system will be installed in the plant


9.4.2 Management of NoiseEnvironment

To minimize the noise pollution the following noise measures are proposed

Manufacturers/suppliers of major noise generating machines /equipments like,........., shall

be instructed to make required design modifications wherever possible before supply and

installation to mitigate the noise generation and to comply with the national/ international

regulatory norms with respect to noisegeneration.

Periodic maintenance of machinery and vehicles should be undertaken to reduce the

noise impact

Noise suppression measures such as enclosures, buffers and /or protective measures

should be provided (wherever noise level is more than 75 dB(A)).

Employees should be provided with Personal protective equipments like earplugs or ear

muffs, whereverrequired

Extensive oiling, lubrication and preventive maintenance will be carried out for the

machineries and equipments to reduce noisegeneration.

The selection of any new plant equipment will be made with specification of low noise

levels

Areas with high noise levels will be identified and will include prominently displayed

cautionboards

The green belt area will be developed within industrial premises and around the periphery

to prevent the noise pollution in surrounding area.

Noise monitoring shall be carried out to check the efficacy of maintenance schedules

undertaken to reduce noise levels and noise protectionmeasures.

The sources of intermittent noise generating equipment ( water pumping equipment, DG

set etc) will be provided with appropriate acoustic barriers so that the noise level within 1

m of these facilities when in operation will be less than 75 dB(A).

It is recommended to measure and maintain records of noise level at various places

within and outside factorypremises

9.4.3 Management of Water Environment

The source of water for the proposed project will meet through Ravdapura Gram

Panchayat. Total water requirement for proposed project will be 11.03 KLD. The total

waste water generation from industrial will be 1.31 KLD, while 0.324 KLD domestic waste

water generated will be disposed off in the septictank.


The mitigation measures for minimizing the impacts on water environment in general

includes following:

Optimum utilization of waterresource

Minimize wastegeneration

Reuse/ recycle anddisposal

The domestic sewage will be disposed in septictanks

9.4.4 Management of Landenvironment

The management plan for this component of environment lays emphasis on development of

greenbelt comprising of appropriately selected species of shrubs and trees. It is recommended

that plantation be made on sites, road sides and on barren land. Such a development of

greenbelt and plantation of shrubs and trees will not only significantly reduce or mitigate

adverse impacts due to aerosols and gaseous pollutants, noise, odour and nuisance etc, but

also, serve as shelter belts for avifauna, stabilize and improve soil permeability and aesthetic.

9.4.5 Management of Solidwaste

Waste is an unavoidable by product of human activity. Economic development, rapid

urbanization & improved living standards have led to the increase in quantity & complexity of

the waste generated. Proper disposal of waste is essential for preservation and improvement of

public health.

Solid waste management is one of the most essential services for maintaining the quality of life

in the plant and for ensuring better standards of health and sanitation. Solid waste generated in

the plant area can be handled under two main categories, namely domestic wastes and

industrial wastes. Effective measures will be taken to effectively implement the solid waste

management systems in the plant. Solid waste will be handed over to authorized vendor for

disposal.

Hazardous Waste

The waste management plan includes:

Wasteinventory

Classification ofwaste

Packaging, Storing Transporting wastes to DisposalSite

Data management and reporting- Personneltraining

Wasteminimization


Waste Management:

Solid waste

The solid waste shall be segregated as bio degradable and nonbiodegradable.

The organic waste will be segregated and handed over to outside agency fordisposal

The non biodegradable (inorganic) waste shall be handed over to authorized recycler

for further handling anddisposal

Reuse of paper and plasticwaste

Planned system for waste collection, segregation anddisposal

Hazardous waste

Hazardous waste will be stored in proper storage room and handed over to authorized

vendor for finaldisposal

The collection, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste will be as per Hazardous

and other wastes (Management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016, and

hence no adverse impact on land environment isenvisaged

Necessary PPE’s shall be provided to workers while handling of hazardouswaste

9.4.6 Management of Hazardous RawMaterials

The hazardous raw materials will be handled with every care and precautions. SOP will be

followed for handling the chemicals.

Management of Biological Environment

No trash/ non biodegradable materials should be dumped outside the projectsite

Domestic waste water (sewage) will be disposed off into septic tank. No contaminated

water will be allowed to enter the surrounding environment or surface waterbody.

Green belt will be developed all along the boundary of the installation by choosing fast

growing and resistant varieties suitable to the soil conditions in the site(native plants)

and special care will be taken to maintainit

Survival rate of the planted trees will be closely monitored in the green belt and the

trees which could not survive should becontinued

There will be a waste management plan developed for categorization and handling of

wastes


9.4.7 Management of Socio Economicfactors

In order to mitigate the impacts likely to arise out of the proposed project and also to

maintain good will of local people for the proposed project, it is necessary to take steps

for improving the social environment. Necessary social welfare measures by the

industry will be useful in gaining public confidence depending on localrequirement.

Formal and informal training to be provided to the employees of the affected villages

due to the project will be taken up on priority basis. Job oriented skill training, courses

may beorganized.

Personal protective facilities like helmets, safety (gas) mask/ safety dress, shoes etc.

are ensured for all workers, engaged inoperation.

Additional Mitigation Measures

In addition to the above suggested measures for management of air, water, soil, traffic etc

following additional measures shall be provided.

Cleaner Production Strategies:

Good House keeping

We shall take appropriate managerial and operational actions

Spill and leak detection and preventionprograms

Training employees in proper material storage and handlingprocedures

Dedicated equipment for large volumeproducts

Use spill and drip trays to recover losses from manual material transferoperations

Better process control

Process record keeping in order to run the processes more efficiently and atlower waste and emission generationrates

On site recovery & reuse

Reuse of the wasted materials in the same process (if any) for another useful application within thecompany

Waste water from industrial process will be treated inETP

Product Modification


Environmentally preferred packaging (eg less or reusable packaging,recyclable materials)

9.4.8 Water Conservation Minimizing WaterConsumption

Combination of water saving appliances and water management measures will be planned in

the plant. The message of water conservation will be spread to all occupiers on site by way of

awareness campaigns and circulars. Specific measures that will be implemented include the

following

Management Measures

Promote awareness on water conservation and reducing waterwastage.

Quick fixing of leaking taps, pipes and toiletflushes

Sweep with a broom and pan where possible , rather than hose down externalareas

Water Saving Investments

Reduce water delivery in taps and showers, through the installation of low flow devices or aerators on showerheads

Spring loadedtaps

Water efficient plumbingfixtures

9.4.9 Energy Conservation

Purchase of energy efficientappliances

Constant monitoring of energy consumption and defining targets forenergy conservation

Adjusting the settings and illumination levels to ensure minimum energy used for desired comfortlevels

Proper temperature controls will be provided to reduce load on heatingsystem

Proper load factor will be maintained by thecompany

Company will adopt good maintenance practices and will maintain good housekeeping which will help in better illumination levels with least number offixtures

CFL/LED lamps will be provided, whereverapplicable

To the extent possible and technically feasible, energy efficient equipment willbe selected

Gravity flow will be preferred wherever possible to save pumpingenergy

Recycling of water will bedone

Behavioral Change on consumption

Awareness on energyconservation


Training to staffs on methods of energyconservation

9.4.10 Green BeltDevelopment

An ideal green belt always imparts scenic beauty besides providing roosting/perching place for birds and ground surface for naturally available reptiles, other flora and fauna species, to make the area more natural and hazard free.

It is proposed to plant local fast growing species for landscaping. Development of green belt with carefully selected native plant species is of prime importance due to their capacity to reduce noise and air pollution impacts by attenuation/ assimilation and for providing food and habitat for local macro and micro fauna. This not only overcomes the problem but also enhances the beauty of area that will attract bird and insect species and by this way ecology of the area will maintain to a great extent. For developing the greenbelt in and around proposed project sites care need to be taken to plant the evergreen species. The planting of evergreen species may have certain advantages that may reduce the environmental pollution.

Greenbelt Area Details

Greenbelt will be developed in 404.2 (33%) sq.m. area of the total plot area. Saplings will be planted on the periphery of the boundary of the plot.

Criteria for selection of Species for Greenbelt

The plant species suitable for greenbelt development should be selected based on the followingcharacteristics:

It will have thick canopycover

They will be perennial andevergreen

They will have high sink potential forpollutants

They will be efficient in absorbing pollutants if any without significantly affecting their growth

Guidelines for plantation

The plant species identified for greenbelt development should be planted using pitting technique. The pit size should be either 45cm x 45cm x 45 cm or 60cm x 60cmx 60 cm. Bigger pit size is prepared on marginal and poor quality soil. Soil used for filling the pit should be mixed with well decomposed farm yard manure for 45 cm x 45cm x 45 cm x and 60cm x 60cm x 60cm size pits respectively. Healthy saplings of identified species should be planted in each pit.


Table 9.1 Details of the proposed trees

Common Name Scientific name

Limdo Azadirachta indica

Gulmohar Delonix regia

Aduso Adathoda vasica


Garmalo Cassia fistula

Vans Bambusa sp

Deshi Baval Acacia nilotica

Papaya Carica papaya

Amla Emblica officinalis

Peepal Ficus religiosa

Mehandi Lawsonia inermis

Mitholimdo Murraya koenigii

Bakan limdo Melia azadirach

Asopalav Polyalthia longifolia

Saragvo Moringa oleifera

Dadam Punica granatum

Gando Baval Prosopis juliflora

Ambo Mangifera indica

Jambu Syzygium cumini

Bor Zizyphus mauritiana

Khati Amli Tamarindus indica

Kaner Nerium indicum

Pili Kener Thevetia paruriana

Arando Ricinus communis

Peltophorum Peltophorum petrocarpum

Pilu Salvadora oleoidis

Khajuri Phoenix sylvestris

Tecoma Tecoma undulata

Goras Amli Pithocelobium dulce

Sag Tectona grandis

Kothu Feronia elephantum

Badam Terminalia catappa

Karamda Carisa carandas

Dandaliya thor Euphorbia tirucalli

Sitafal Annona squamosa

Puvadiya Cassia tora

Arduso Ailanthus excelsa

Gunda Cordia myxa

Nilgiri Eucalyptus teriticornis


Shami Prosopis cineraria

Kamboi Phyllanthus reticulata

Suaeda Suaeda sp.

Ratanjyo Jatropha curcas

Ketaki Agave americana

Karir Capparis deciduas


Gorad Acacia Senegal

Arni Clerodendron phlomidis

9.4.11 Odour Management Plan

Odour Problem and Sources ofemission

Causes of odour can be bad sanitation, bacterial growth in the interconnecting pipes & unattended drainsetc.

Remedial Measures

Better management to avoidstaling

Use of sanitation biocides to minimize the growth of aerobic/ anaerobic microorganisms

Steaming of major pipelines

Proper cleaning ofdrains

Regular use of bleaching powder in the drains to avoid growth of sulphur decomposing

micro organisms to control H2Sgeneration.

Following Additional methods can also be used to reduce odor nuisance:

Green belt development in the buffer zone may help atleast partially to mitigate/ obfuscate

theodour.

Ensuring that the operation is carried out under the best managementpractices

If still the odour persists then the nozzles, sprayers and atomizers that spray ultra fine

particles of water or chemicals can be used along the boundary lines of area sources to

suppressodour.

Safety measures to prevent the Occupational Health Hazards

Pollution Control system will beinstalled


Proper storage tanks will bedesigned

Electrical equipments will be properly earthed & lock out/ tag out, electrical isolation method

shall be developed & displayed at requiredlocations

Proper training shall be given to all the employees at regular time period to bring

awareness among theemployees

Table 9.2 Summary of Environment Management Plan & Actions:

Sr No. Environmental Component

Potential Impacts

Potential Source of impact

Controls through EMP and Design

Impact Evaluation

1 Water Water Contamination

Construction Phase: Domestic waste water from workers

Disposed through septictank

No adverse impact

Surface run off fromsite

Silt traps and diversion ditches will be constructed to control surfaces run off

No adverse impact

Operation Phase: Discharge of domestic waste water

Disposed through septictank

No adverse impact

Surface run off fromsite

Storm water Management will be provided to prevent run off and water logging

Positive impact

Generation of industrial waste water

Industrial waste water will be treated in the ETP and it will be evaporated in Evaporator.

No adverse impact


2 Air Quality Dust Emission Construction phase: Construction activities

Dust mask will be provided to prevent worker exposure of dust

Sprinkling of water will be done for dust suppression

Temporary & minor impact

Particulate & gaseous emissions i.e. PM10& PM2.5, SO2 ,NOx

Construction equipments and vehicular movement

Periodic maintenance of construction equipments will bedone

Heavy vehicle must be checked for PUC certificate

Temporary and insignificant impact

Emission from DG sets (PM, SO2, NOx)

Operation of DG set

Providing adequate stack height for mixing of emissions

Port hole will beprovided

Maintenance of DG set periodically

No significant impact

Particulate & gaseous emissions of SPM, SO2, NOx

Operation phase: DG set

Applicable height of stack will be maintained. Periodic maintenance of DG set & monitoring will be carried out


Flue gas emissions & process gas emissions

Boiler Adequate stack height will be provided for flue gas emission

There willno process gas emission



Emissions from vehicular traffic

Adequate wide approach road is proposed for smooth vehicular movement

Approach road side plantation will further act as sink togaseous emission

3 Noise Increase in Noise level

Construction phase: Operation of construction equipments of vehicular movement

Use of well maintained equipment fitted with silencers


Providing noise shields near the heavy construction operations

Noisy operations will be limited to day time only

Ear plug and muffs will providedto workers

Operation phase: Vehicles movement

Wide road and ample parking space will beprovided

Vehicles with inbuilt silencer shall be allowed in the site



DG set operations

Generators with inbuilt mufflers shall be provided

Ear plugs shall be provided to operators of DG set

Periodic maintenanc e & monitoring of DG setfor noise level

No impact

4 Land Land contamination by construction debris and soil waste

Construction Phase: Disposal of construction debris & solid waste

Construction debris will be collected and used for levelling the site

Solid waste from labour use will be collected in collection bins and disposed off to approve sites by GPCB


Excavated soil

Top soilwill

be used for landscaping


Metallic waste

Metallic waste shall be sold to vendors for reprocessin g


Operation phase: Municipal solid waste like rubbish, paper, plastic garbage etc. Other non hazardous waste like ash will be generated

Efficient solid waste collection and storage facility is proposed

Solid waste will be generated and shall be handed over to authorized vendor



Hazardous waste like Discarded containers, bags with liner etc.

Discarded containers & Bags will be sold to authorized vendors

No significant impacts

5 Biodiversity Impact On Flora &Fauna

Construction phase: Site development during construction activities

Phase wise plantation will bedone

No impact

Operational Phase: Increase of greencover

Green belt will be developed as per landscaping plan at site and periphery of the boundary

Positive impact

6 Socio- Economic

Increase in Job opportunities

Construction phase & operation phase

Socio Economic developmen tthrough

CSR activity will bemade

Positive impact

The Environmental Management Plan shall be effectively implemented so that optimum benefit could be achieved. The Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan shall be synchronized with constructionschedules.

Findings:

From the foregoing sections it is clear that environmental considerations are foremost during

development of the project, at all the following levels:

Projectsitting

Planning anddesign

Projectconstruction

Post projectoperations


The following findings are to be mentioned:

The project will have no significant environmental impacts during construction and

operations.

The environmental and safety aspects of the Project are straight forward and well

understood

A detailed environmental impact study is carried out and EMP. No further studies are

required to elaborate thesesubjects.

The EMP also provides for establishing, and maintaining a system of environmental monitoring

and auditing to ensure strict compliance of all the measures identified in the EMP, and

minimize adverse environmental and social impacts. Suitable provisions related to

environmental management will also be made in the construction contractagreement.

Conclusions

The project can cause minor impacts only during construction phase due to the various

activities involved during that phase. However, strict adherence to the various mitigation

measures as identified under the EMP, strengthened by adequate environmental monitoring

using best available technology (BAT) and auditing and good construction practices, including

the special construction methods as prescribed, will go a long way in effectively reducing the

impacts as to negligible levels.

During operation phase of the project, none of the routine activities will cause any noticeable

impact on any component of the environment, including the socio economic component.

Provision of green belt, storm water management and energy conservation shall further

facilitate in overall scenario management of environment.

Thus, it can be concluded on a positive note that after the implementation of the mitigation

measures and Environmental Management Plan, the proposed project shall have negligible

impact on environment and will benefit the local people and economy.

9.4.12 EnvironmentalBudget

Table 9.3 Budget Allocation For Environmental Management

Construction Phase

Sr Pollution Control Measures Capital Cost Per

Annum


no. (Lakhs)

1 Dust Suppression 0.20

2 Green Belt development 0.45

3 Solid waste management facility 0.21

4 Environment Monitoring

(Monitoring charges for air, water , noise) 0.21

5 Occupational Health (includes cost of medical checkup, PPE & first aid kit and PPE, first

aid facility, safe drinking water plant & sanitation

0.43

Total 1.5

Operation Phase

Sr no.

Pollution Control Measures Recurring Cost per annum Rs.

(Lakhs)

Capital Cost Per Annum

(Lakhs) 1 Rain Water Harvesting 0.5 4.0 2 Air Pollution Control

4.0

35.0 3 Water Pollution 4 Noise Pollution Control

5 Environment Monitoring

and Management 1.5 -

6 Occupational health 1.0 3 7 Green Belt 1.0 1.5 8 Solid waste management 1.5 2.5 9 CSR activity - 4.0

Total 9.5 50


CHAPTER 10. CONCLUSION

The present report is based on the work carried out by M/s. Green Circle Inc. Baseline data

collection carried out by them only. The EIA report contains in depth study on Environmental

quality and Environmental Management Plan to mitigate the impacts including Risk

Assessment and Disaster Management Plan. The project is technically, environmentally and

socio economically viable and is beneficial at local level, state level and nationallevel.

The project M/s. Maruti Polymers seems to be safety conscious and aware about impacts of

industrial projects and is environmental friendly.

We may conclude as under:

The project proponent will follow all the statutory norms and guidelines as per EPA,

1986 to safe guardenvironment.

Waste water generated from the proposed project will be sent to proposed ETP and it

will be evaporated in Evaporator. Sewage will be disposed off into Septictank.

Ambient Air Quality of the project site are concerned viz. SPM (PM10 & PM2.5), SO2

and NOx, their concentrations in the ambient air at the proposed site were found within

prescribedlimits.

The operational phase noise shall be within industrial premises which will not exceed 75

dB(A).

No significant impact is seen on flora andfauna.

The project will generate employment opportunities during construction stage and also

at operational stage. The standard of living of local people due to employment is likely

to be better, so we may say that it is positive socio economic impact. The region will get

economic boost.

Overall, the project will have positive impact for socio economic and cultural development.


CHAPTER11. DECLARATION BYEXPERTS

EIA Team Members:

The EIA team engaged in the preparation of EIA report consists of professionals with

multidisciplinary skills and experience required for undertaking this project. The EIA involved in

various stages of planning to final report preparation is given below in table:

Name

Designation

Key Responsibility Area

Signature

Mr. Pradeep Joshi Group President &

CEO

Team Leader

Dr. Deepika Mandal

Sr. Manager - EIA &

LAB

Review of Report

Sadaf Shaikh

Executive Environment

Report Preparation

Nirav Joshi

Executive EIA & EHS

Report

Preparation

Deep Maheshwari

Assistant Manager- RMS

Risk Assessment Report Preparation

Mr. Raghav Soni

Assistant Manager-

EL& R

Baseline Report Preparation

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