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Summary of the Draft EIA Report M/s Saravana Alloy Steels Pvt. Ltd

EHS Consultants, Bangalore.

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SUMMARY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

REPORT

Prepared for

PROPOSED STEEL MELTING PLANT (72,000 TPA) & ROLLING MILL PLANT (90,000 TPA)

(M/s. Saravana Alloys Steels Pvt.Ltd)

at Sy No. 1/3, 1/5, 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4A, 2/4B, 2/5, 2/6,3P, 6/1,6/2, 61, 62 & 96/1, Gangadharanapalya Village, Kasaba Hobli, Nelamangala Taluk,

Bangalore Rural Dist, Bangalore.

Prepared by ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANTS, No.1008, Manjunatha Complex, 8th ‘B’ Main Road, 3rd Stage, 3rd Block, Basaveshwaranagar, Bangalore - 560 079

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CHAPTER 1.0

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Introduction

M/s Saravana Alloy Steels Pvt. Ltd Company through their Directors having high

experience in the Steel Industry promotes the proposed project. The proposed project

envisages Steel Melting Plant (72,000 TPA) & Rolling Mill Plant (90,000 TPA) and

located at Sy No. 1/3, 1/5, 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4A, 2/4B, 2/5, 2/6,3P, 6/1,6/2 61, 62 & 96/1,

Gangadharanapalya Village, Kasaba Hobli, Nelamangala Taluk, Bangalore Rural Dist,

Bangalore.

1.2 Raw Material Requirements and Products 1. Steel Melting Shop:

Raw Materials:

• Sponge Iron : 48000 TPA • M.S.Scrap : 32000 TPA • Ferro Alloys : 1000 TPA • Aluminium : 30 TPA

Products : M.S.Billets: 72,000 TPA

2. Rolling Mill Plant:

Raw Materials : M.S.Billets : 95,000 TPA

Products:

• T.M.T.Bars : 80,000 TPA

• Plain Rounds : 10,000 TPA



CHAPTER 2.0

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The proposed project site is at present barren land. The plant location is in the out skirts

of Nelamangala Town in Bangalore Rural District. The proposed project envisages the

construction of Steel Melting and Rolling Mill Plant. Production and manufacturing

processes include Billets from Steel Melting Plant and Rolled TMT Bars from Rolling

Mill Plant. The project is proposed to be developed on a total plot area of 44.03 acres

(17.81 ha).

The promoters after conducting all India surveys, proposed to put up the unit near

Nelamangala Town. The location is very well connected with Road, Rail and air ways.

Moreover, the unit will add to the Economy of the state and provide employment to the

unemployed Technical, Commercial and hard working workers of Karnataka and

adjoining areas.

Table 2.1: Salient features of the proposed project and its Environmental Settings

within 10 Kms radius

Sl.No Items Particulars

1 Project Proposed Steel Melting Plant (72,000 TPA) & Rolling

Mill Plant (90,000 TPA).

2 Investment Rs.40.00 crores including working capital.

3 Project location Sy No. 1/3, 1/5, 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4A, 2/4B, 2/5, 2/6,3P,

6/1,6/2 61, 62 & 96/1, Gangadharanapalya Village,

Kasaba Hobli, Nelamangala Taluk, Bangalore Rural

Dist.

4 Total project area 44.03 acres (17.81 Ha)

5 Water demand About 10 KLD from Borewells and 15 KLD from

municipal authority.

6 Power supply 15,000KVA from BESCOM



7 Nearest Highway NH 4 – 1.0 km

8 Nearest River Arkavathy River – 8.4 Kms

9 Nearest Railway line 4.50 Kms

10 Nearest Heritage sites None within 10 Kms

11 Nearest National park/ Wildlife sanctuaries/ Biosphere reserves

None

12 Nearest State Forest Bommanahalli State Forest – 3.0 Kms

13 Nearest Tank Hesarghatta Tank – 7.6 Kms

14 Latitude 13007’05’’ N

15 Longitude 77022’51’’ E



CHAPTER 3.0

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

Table 3.1: Construction Phase - "Site Clearing"

Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Remarks

Soil erosion • Extent of vegetation removal shall

be minimized to prevent extent of

soil erosion.

• Vegetative cover shall be re-

projected /rehabilitated at the earliest

practicable time to minimize

duration & extent of soil erosion.

Implementation responsibility:

• Contractor

• Project Consultants

• M/s Saravana Alloy Steels

Pvt. Ltd.

Noise generation • Selection of equipment with less

noise generation to be used.

• The earth moving equipment shall

be periodically checked and

maintained for noise levels. Since

the site is more or less even use of

these earth-moving equipments may

not be necessary.

• The workers shall be provided with

adequate PPE such as earplugs to

reduce impact of high noise levels.


• Contractor



Pvt. Ltd.

Dust generation • The site cleared shall be periodically

watered to reduce emission of dust

particles.

• The workers shall be provided with

PPE such as nose masks and goggles

to reduce impact on health.


• Contractor



Pvt. Ltd.



Table 3.2: Construction Phase Impacts

"Transportation of Construction Materials”

Environmental

Impacts Mitigation Remarks

Noise

generation

• Periodic maintenance of

vehicles is required


• Contractor


• M/s Saravana Alloy

Steels Pvt. Ltd

Dust generation • Construction materials shall be

covered with tarpaulin sheets

to prevent the material from

being air borne.

• The vehicle speed shall be

regulated.

• The workers transporting

materials shall be provided

with PPE such as nose asks to

reduce impact of air borne dust

on their health


• Contractor



Steels Pvt. Ltd

Vehicular

emissions

• Periodic emission check for

vehicles is required.

• Clean fuel shall be used for

vehicles.


• Contractor



Steels Pvt. Ltd



Table 3.3: Construction Phase Impacts "Construction Activities”

Environmental

Impacts Mitigation Remarks

Noise

generation

• Personnel Protective Equipment

(PPE) such as ear plugs and

helmets shall be provided for

construction workers.

• The working hours shall be

imposed on construction

workers.

Implementation

responsibility:

• Contractor



Steels Pvt. Ltd.

Dust generation • PPE in the form of nose masks

shall be provided for

construction workers.

• Use of water sprays to prevent

the dust Contractor from being

air borne.

Implementation

responsibility:

• Contractor



Steels Pvt. Ltd

Air Emissions

from

construction

machinery

• Periodic check and regular

maintenance of construction

machinery for emissions

• Clean fuel shall be used in

equipments

Implementation

responsibility:

• Contractor



Steels Pvt. Ltd.



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Table 3.4: Environmental Impacts - Operational Phase

Impact characteristics Activity Environmental

Attributes Cause Nature Duration Reversibility Significance

Afforestation / Green belt development

Ecology Planting of trees Direct Negative

Long -Term

Reversible High positive impact

Air Quality (SPM, RSPM, SO2, NOx, CO, HC)

Vehicle operation and fuel combustion

Direct Negative

Long -Term

Reversible Low, asphalted roads and regular checks of exhaust emissions are performed.

Vehicular traffic for conveyance of people

Noise levels Noise generation from vehicles

Direct Negative

Short-term

Reversible Low, with periodical maintenance of vehicles

Employment generation

Direct and indirect employment

Direct Negative

Long -Term

Irreversible High, new opportunities of steady income for many families in the surrounding nearby areas

Socio- economic

Quality of life In-flow of funds in the region/nation

Direct Negative

Long -Term

Irreversible High, the project will generate employment

Solid waste disposal Land and soil Generation of solid wastes

Direct Negative

Short-term

Reversible Low, proper collection and scientific disposal

Sewage discharge Water quality Generation of Sewage Direct Negative

Short-term

Reversible Low, as Septic Tank and Soak Pit will be provided.

Air Quality Exhaust emissions Direct Negative

Short-term

Reversible Medium (DG set is only a standby). Low if emission checks are performed regularly

DG set, operation

Noise levels Noise generation Direct Negative

Short-term

Reversible Low as the noise protection measures (enclosures, PPE etc.)



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Table 3.5: Monitoring Schedule for Environmental Parameters for mitigation of

anticipated Environmental Impacts

Sl. No. Particulars Monitoring

frequency Duration of monitoring

Important parameters for

monitoring I Air Quality 1 Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring within premises

Once in a month

Grab, 24 hrly sample

SPM, RSPM, SO2, NOx.

2 Stack/Chimney Monitoring

Once in a month

Grab Temperature, Velocity, SO2, SPM, NOx, HC, CO

II Water Quality

1 Ground Water at two locations (up-gradient & down-gradient) of solid waste dumping area.

Once in a month

Grab As per KSPCB requirements

III Soil Quality 1 Near Solid Waste dump Pre monsoon

and post monsoon

Grab Colour, Textural Class, pH, C, Infiltration rate, Moisture retention capacity, Organic matter, Na, K,P,Pb,Cu,Zn,Cd,Fe

IV Ecological preservation and up gradation

Seasonal Visual observations

Survival rate

V Noise Quality • Main

Gate/Boundary • Melting Plant • D.G Set Room • Rolling Mill Plant • Compressor • Loading and

Unloading • Others as noticed

Once in a Month

24Hrs Monitoring

Noise levels in dB(A)



CHAPTER - 4.0

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

4.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan:

Regular monitoring in a systematic and standardized manner helps in assessment of

current environment and provides information on operational performance of installed

pollution control facilities.

Following are the Environmental aspects will be strictly considered in conducting

routine Environmental Monitoring:

• Monitoring of Stack emissions for Temperature, Velocity, SPM, SO2, NOx and

CO. This will be carried out once in a month.

• Monitoring of Ambient Air Quality at plant boundary for fugitive emissions for

SPM, RSPM, SO2 and NOX. This will be carried out once in a month.

• Work Zone Air Quality Monitoring will be carried out in areas like Furnace

areas, Melting Plant, Rolling Mill Plant, Loading and Unloading of materials etc.,

This will be carried out once in a month.

• Monitoring of ground water quality of surrounding area of dump yard for pH,

conductivity, total solids, suspended solids and oil and grease. This will carried

out once before monsoon and after monsoon.

• Recirculation water after Cooling will be analyzed for pH, TSS, TDS, COD, Iron

and Oil and Grease.

• Ambient Noise Level Monitoring near the Steel Melting Plant, Rolling Mill

Plant, D.G set areas, Plant boundary, main gate, loading and unloading of raw

materials, Near Machinery and equipment areas etc as noticed. This will be

carried out once in a month.

• Monitoring of solid wastes quantity and utilization potential (Slag, accretions,

flue dust etc.,)



CHAPTER – 5

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

Following are the additional studies taken up with respect to the proposed project:

• Land use pattern of the proposed project surrounding area determined through

using Satellite Imagery for a radius of 10Kms which was procured from

the Karnataka State Remote Sensing and Technology Utilization Centre,

Bangalore.

• Air Quality Modelling studies.

CHAPTER – 6

PROJECT BENEFITS

Following are the benefits from the proposed project:

• The Proposed project is being developed to meet the raw material requirement

for various related Industries and also for New Infrastructure and Construction

Projects in the surrounding areas/places.

• The proposed project would generate an optimum employment for the

local population, direct employment for about 80 people and indirect

employment of about 160 people together constituting 240 people.

• All the construction workers will be employed from the nearby local

villages around 5 kms.



CHAPTER – 7.0

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.1 Environmental Management during Construction Stage

i) During excavation and transportation on roads at the plant site, there is

a scope for local fugitive dust emissions. Frequent water sprinkling in

the vicinity of the construction activity should be done.

ii) There is a likelihood of fugitive dust from the construction activity and

material handling from the truck movement in the premises of the

proposed plant. The industry shall take up tree plantation program

around the plant site.

iii) It shall be ensured those construction vehicles are properly maintained.

The vehicle maintenance area shall be located in such a manner, so as

to prevent contamination water sources by accidental spillage of oil.

iv) Proper care shall be taken for storage of LSD etc. Site shall be

identified for the storage of such flammable liquids, away from the

main plant. The storage shall be as per institutional safety standards.

v) The construction workers shall be provided with sufficient and suitable

toilet facilities to allow proper standards of hygiene.

vi) Onsite workers using high noise equipment shall adopt noise

protection devices. Noise prone activities will be restricted to daytime

hours only.

vii) Hazardous material will be stored in proper areas.

viii) After completion of construction activities the rubbish shall be cleared

and disposed to nearby authorized sites.

ix) Safety devices/equipments will be provided for construction workers

depending upon the type of activity.



7.2 Environmental Management during Operation Stage

7.2.1 Air Environment:

The mitigation measures needs to be adopted during the operation stage to control the

negative impacts on air environment of the surrounding of the project area given below:

• Dense green belt is planted around the dust generation points at surface.

• Trees are planted on both sides of the roads used for transportation in order to

arrest dust.

• Afforestation around the unit to act as barrier

• Water sprinkling along the haul road

• Proper maintenance air pollution control equipment

• Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery’s in order to control emissions

• Cabins for shovel and dumpers and dust masks to workmen.

• A good house keeping and proper maintenance will be practiced in the industry,

which helps in controlling pollution.

In addition to the above, the following recommendations are made:

• The air pollution control equipment like Bagfilters and other dedusting

equipments shall be operated continuously and provision shall be made for

backup power supply for these.

• Monitoring of stack emissions and emissions from the dedusting equipments shall

be carried out regularly to ascertain the performance of the air pollution control

equipments.

• Water spraying shall be adopted at loading and unloading points, storage yards

and near solid waste dumping yards which will reduce fugitive emissions due to

movement of truck.

• All the internal roads shall be asphalted to reduce the fugitive dust due to truck

movement.

• Green belt cover shall be provided. For this, the project has proposed to have

green belt cover to an extent of 28 % of the total site area.



7.2.2 Water Environment

Water requirement for proposed project will be met by Borewells of about 10 KLD and

15 KLD from Municipal authorities. The water will be used majorly for cooling

purposes. There is no any effluent water in this process. The quantity of canteen

wastewater generated of about 9.72 m3/day will be treated in the Septic Tank and

Soakpit.

Apart from above, following additional measures will minimize operational impacts:

• There is no any effluent water in this process

• Use of high pressure hoses for area cleaning

• Oily waste from the facility will be separately collected and will be disposed off

scientifically according to the KSPCB norms.

• No wastewater will be discharged to any ground water or to the surface water

body.

• Storm water drains shall be provided to avoid flooding in the proposed project site

area and provision will be made for runoff get diverted to recharge pits with pre

oil and grease trap there by increasing the groundwater table.

7.2.3 Noise Environment:

• Personnel working near noisy areas shall be provided with adequate personal

protective equipment such as earplugs and earmuffs, use of which will be strictly

enforced.

• Sophisticated and low noise generating equipments will be selected.

• Proper mounting of equipments and providing noise insulating enclosures or

paddling where practicable.

• The equipments will be maintained at all times to ensure permissible noise levels.

• Appropriate advanced silencers, acoustic barriers; vibration-reducing pads will be

provided for all noise generating equipments.

• The sources of continuous noise generating equipment such as compressors,

pumps, motors etc will be designed to have noise level not exceeding 85-

90dB(A).



• It would be ensured that there would not be any operator near the noise generating

equipments on continuous basis.

• Boundary walls and dense green belt will be erected to act as acoustic barriers.

• Adequate and appropriate type of green belt would be developed in and around

the proposed project site for noise mitigation in the area.

7.2.4 Solid Waste & Hazardous waste generation

The proposed Solid waste and Hazardous waste generation from the plant is given below:

I Slag from Induction Furnace - 45 TPD

II Canteen Waste - 40 Kgs/day

III Municipal Solid Waste - 60 Kgs/day

IV Hazardous waste - Used Oil from D.G sets – 250 Ltrs/Annum

- Scrubbed Sludge 1 TPA

• Slag from Induction Furnace will be disposed within the site itself.

• Canteen and MSW will be disposed to Nelamangala municipal authorities.

• Hazardous waste (Used Oil) generated from D.G Sets will be collected and stored

in barrels or drums and later handed over to Karnataka State Pollution Control

Board (KSPCB) authorized reprocessors.

• Scrubbed sludge generated from the industry will be collected and stored for later

disposal in scientific manner as per the norms of the Karnataka State Pollution

Control Board.

• Any other solid waste generated from the facility will be disposed off by using

proper disposal mechanism in a scientific manner.

7.2.5 Greenbelt Development

• An extent of about 34% of total site area in the plant premises is proposed for

greenbelt development.



7.2.6 Ecological Aspects

The following measures are proposed to have minimum impact on ecology of the

project area:

• Zero discharge of wastewater from the proposed project in the operation

stage.

• Continuing greening efforts in and around the project site.

• Conservation of existing vegetation and afforestation covering larger areas

near and around existing project area.

• The dump yard is treated by a gentle gradient and pitching will be done all

around the earthen heap will be formed into terraces and it will be

stabilized by planting grass sets and also by sowing grass seeds.

7.2.7 Aesthetics Aspects

• The entire dump yard area will be planted with local tree species of

aesthetic value, fodder value, fruit bearing, and birds attracting tree

species.

7.2.8 Socio Economic Aspects

• Local people of Nelamangala Taluk and nearby villages surrounding

the site will be employed to the maximum extent.

7.3 Post Project Environmental Monitoring

M/s Saravana Alloy Steels Pvt. Ltd. will implement various productivity management

programs in the plant to improve the work environment, effective house keeping and

environment quality. All the necessary steps shall be taken in the plant to meet standards

prescribed by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and Central Pollution Control

Board and Department of Ecology and Environment, Government of Karnataka.

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