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Revised Form-1 for Amendment of Environmental Clearance for Talcher Super Thermal Power Project of NTPC Limited

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Form-I (Appendix-I of EIA Notification, 2006)

For Amendment of Environmental Clearance for

Talcher Super Thermal Power Project of NTPC Limited (for Disposal of Ash in Abandoned Quarry

No.8 of Jagannath OC Mine)

I. Basic Information

Sl. No Item Details 1 Name of the Project Talcher Super Thermal Power Station, Kaniha,

Dist-Angul, Odisha Amendment in Environmental Clearance for disposal of fly ash from Talcher STPS of NTPC Limited in abandoned quarry no. 8 of Jagannath Mine of M/s Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)

2. Serial No. in the schedule S. No. 1(d) 3. Proposed capacity/ area/ length/

tonnage to be handled/ command area/ lease area/number of wells to be drilled

Capacity of the project is 3000 MW. Amendment is sought for disposal of 20,000 tonnes of ash per day from Talcher STPS into abandoned quarry no. 8 of Jagannath Mine.

4. New Expansion/ Modernization Project is already under operation. Amendment is sought for change in ash disposal area.

5. Existing capacity/ Area etc. Capacity of the project is 3000 MW. The project is spread over an area of 3712 acres, which includes approximately 1600 acres for ash dykes at two locations. The existing ash dykes are nearly full

6. Category of the project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ A 7. Does it attract the general condition?

If yes, please specify. Yes. The project and mine voids proposed for ash disposal are located in one of the critically polluted areas identified by MOEF.

8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify.

No

9. Location Talcher Super Thermal Power Station is located near Kaniha in Angul district of Orissa at a latitude and longitude of 21o 6' N and 85o 4' E respectively. The site is bound by Tikra river towards north and west, villages Rangabera and Guddashila towards east and PWD road from Kaniha to Talcher towards south and is approachable from Cuttack through National Highway 23 via Talcher town and from Samal


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through an approach road. Nearest railway station is at Talcher town at about 25 km. and nearest commercial airport is Bhubaneshwar at about 180 km. by road. Abandoned Quarry No. 8 of Jagannath Mines of MCL, Talcher Area is located in District-Angul, Odisha, between the following latitudes/ longitudes:. Latitude: 20056’00”N–20057’31”N Longitude: 85008’39”E-85010’20” E Survey of India Topo-sheets no. F45T1 ( Old Toposheet no. 73 H/1: RF 1:50000)

Plot/Survey/ Khasra No. The proposed pipeline for ash disposal shall pass through the Plots in Bijigol, Ambapal, Balangi, Nakanaka, Rutubhuin, Rabipur RF, Dayanidhipur, Nabinpur, Sibarampur, Ekdal, Rangamatia, Raghunathpur, Biraramachandrapur, Nakhetrapur, Hensamul, Alhadnagar and Khandualbahal under Kaniha & Talcher Tahasil

Village Sibarampur, Nakhetrapur, Hensamul, Alhadnagar, Dayanidhipur, Rutubhuin, Balangi, Ambapala, Nakanaka.

Tehsil Kaniha and Talcher Slurry pipeline falls in Kaniha & Talcher Tahasil. The mine voids are in Talcher Tahasil)

District Angul State Odisha

10 Nearest Railway station/ airport along with distance in Kms.

Talcher Road Railway Station on Rourkela-Bhubaneshwar route of SE Railway at a distance of 42 kms. Nearest airport is Bhubaneshwar at a distance of 180 kms.

11 Nearest town, city, district Headquarters along with distance in Kms.

District headquarter Angul is at a distance of 55 kms. Talcher town is at about 30 kms from the project.

12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local Body (Complete Postal Address with Telephone Nos. to be given

Block : Kaniha Gram Panchayats : 26 Nos. 1. Dereng, 2.Hanumanpur 3. Hariharapur 4 Jarada , 5. Kakudia 6. Kamarai 7.Kaniha

8. Kukulei 9. Karanapal, 10. Kuluma 11. Rengali 12. Parabil 13. Samal, 14.Dolak 15.Burukuna 16. Gandamala 17. Susuba, 18. Santribeda 19. Biru 20.Bijigol 21.Arkil 22. Badagunduri 23. Badatribida 24.bajrakote


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25. Talapada 26. Balipasi Out of the above 26 GPs, 8 Gps namely Hanumanpur, Kaniha, Bijugul, kamarai, Hariharpur, jarada Dereng, Kakudiaare are in the periphery of NTPC – Talcher Super Thermal Power plant, kaniha. Local Body : 1.Tahasildar Tahasil office, Kaniha –Dist _ Angul -759117 Tel 06760 244715 2..Block Development Officer Office of BDO, Kaniha Block, kaniha -759117 Tel 06760 243522

13 Name of the applicant NTPC Limited 14 Registered Address

NTPC Bhawan, Core-7 Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003

15 Address for correspondence Name R. K. Baderia Designation(Owner/Partner/ CEO) HOD (Environmental Engineering) Address Environmental Engineering Department

Engg. Office Complex, NTPC Limited, Sector – 24, Noida (U.P.) – 201 301

Pin Code 201301 Email [email protected] Telephone 0120-2410325 Fax 0120-2410506

16 Details of alternative sites examined, if any, location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet

Not applicable

17 Interlinked Projects Nil 18 Whether Separate application of

interlinked project has been submitted?

Not Applicable.

19 If yes, date of submission Not Applicable. 20 If no, reason Not Applicable. 21 Whether the proposal involves

approval/clearance under (details of the same and their status to be given) :

(a) The forest (Conservation) Act, Total land of Land of Quarry No- 8 is 34.50 Ha out of which Forest land is 18.24 Ha and Non


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1980 Forest land is 16.26 Ha, and land required for laying pipeline from project to the mine voids is 27.98 Ha, out of which Forest land is 18.59 Ha and Non Forest land is 9.39 Ha. The land falling under forest land will involve diversion / re-diversion of forest land as the case may be. Proposal has already been initiated for diversion of forest land involved in pipeline corridor.

(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Not applicable.

(c) The C.R.Z. Notification,1991 N.A

22 Whether there is any Government Order/ Policy relevant/ relating to the site

No

23 Forest land involved (hectares) 36.83 hectares 24 Whether there is any litigation

pending against the project and/ or land in which the project is proposed to be set up? a. Name of the Court b. Case No. c. Orders/Directions of the Court, If any and its relevance with the proposed Project

None

Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.,)

(I) Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions,

which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

Sl. No.

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

Yes The proposed activity involves reclamation of mine voids left behind after open cast mining of coal. Total land of Land of Quarry No- 8 is 34.50 Ha out of which Forest land is 18.24 Ha and Non Forest land is 16.26 Ha, and land required for laying pipeline from project to


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the mine voids is 27.98 Ha, out of which Forest land is 18.59 Ha and Non Forest land is 9.39 Ha. Currently, there is a void created due to opencast mining, which will be filled with the fly ash, compacted and vegetated with native plant species. This will help in restoring the topography and enhancing the local aesthetics.

1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes This proposal does not require clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings in the mine void area. However, clearance of natural vegetation may be required along the course of pipeline.

1.3 Creation of new land uses?

Yes The void created due to opencast mining will be filled with the fly ash, vegetated with native plant species. This will help in restoring the topography and enhancing the local aesthetics. Thus the reclaimed land is put into productive use.

1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore holes, soil testing?

Yes No pre-construction investigations as such are required in the mine void area. However, such investigations shall need to be undertaken along the course of pipeline.

1.5 Construction works?

Yes Construction works shall involve: Pedestals for laying of slurry pipeline

and ash water recirculation pipeline Ash water pump houses

1.6 Demolition works?

No There is no physical structure requiring demolition at the fly ash disposal site. No demolition work is therefore envisaged.

1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

No

1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations

Yes Above Ground Buildings and Structures: Pedestals for laying of slurry pipeline

and ash water recirculation pipeline Ash water pump houses Linear Structures: Pipelines Fills: Ash fills in mine voids

1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling?

No No underground work including mining or tunneling is envisaged.

1.10 Reclamation works?

Yes The proposed activity pertains to reclamation of mine voids i.e. quarry 8 of Jagannath mine by disposal of fly ash. The


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disposal site will ultimately be planted with indigenous plant species for biological reclamation and enhancing the vegetative cover in the area. The plant species will be selected in consultation with state forest department or other reputed institutes.

1.11 Dredging? No No dredging is involved. 1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structure is proposed. 1.13 Production and manufacturing

processes?

No The proposed activity does not involve any additional production or manufacturing process. Fly ash is already being generated at TSTPS, Kaniha due to burning of coal for stream production. There is only a change in location of ash disposal.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

No No additional facilities for storage of goods or materials are proposed to be created except during the short period of construction of pedestals/ laying of pipelines.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes The proposed activity pertains to the disposal of solid waste (ash) generated to the tune of 20,000 tonnes per day in the abandoned mines voids of quarry no. 8 of Jagannath Mine which are no longer in use. Suitable bio-reclamation work at the disposal sites will be undertaken. The supernatant water after settlement of slurry will be recycled back to the plant. Apart from the above, no additional facility for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents is proposed to be created.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing of

operational workers? No Talcher STPS already has a full-fledged

township. No additional housing infrastructure need to be developed.

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

No Approach road to disposal site has already been provided.

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

No --

1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

No --

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

Yes New Pipelines for conveying ash slurry from plant to mine voids and ash water


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recirculation from mine void to plant are proposed to be constructed.

1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

Yes The mine voids are already filled with water. After filling the same with ash slurry and reclaiming the area with vegetation, the hydrological regime may change.

1.22 Stream crossings? Yes The pipeline is crossing two small nalas namely Shinghada jhor & Bangaru jhor

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

No No additional water is proposed to be abstracted for disposal of ash into mine voids. Further, the water from the fly ash disposal sites will be recycled to the plant for further use in slurry making.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

Yes The existing drainage pattern will not get changed. However, the void, a water body at present, will be ultimately filled up and reclaimed with vegetation.

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes Material for construction and operation will take place through the existing network of roads and rail. Movement of workers and other personnel to the disposal site will take place through the existing network of roads and rail.

1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Yes The proposed activity may be considered as long-term restoration of abandoned mine voids with filling of ash and biological reclamation after the voids are completely filled up.

1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

Yes No decommissioning activities are on-going/ proposed. However, after the voids are completely filled up, the entire site will be suitable graded and planted with the native plant species for bio-reclamation and enhancement of local aesthetics. This will have positive impact on the local environment and ecology.

1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

No This proposal only relates to disposal of fly ash in quarry no. 8 of Jagannath mine, MCL. Influx of people to an area either temporarily or permanently is not envisaged.

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -- 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic

diversity? No --

1.31 Any other actions? No --


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2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

Sl. No. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

Yes Requirement of Additional Land for Laying of Pipeline: 27.98 Hectare (Forest land is 18.59 Ha and Non Forest land is 9.39 Ha.) Use of land within abandoned Mine Void: 34.50 Hectare (Forest land is 18.24 Ha and Non Forest land is 16.26 Ha).

2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

No NTPC is already operating Talcher STPS with water drawn from Tikra river. There is no additional requirement of water for change in disposal site of ash slurry from ash dykes to mine voids. Govt. of Odisha has already accorded commitment for supply of water to Talcher STPS. The total requirement of water for operation of the project is 293589 KLD out of which approximately 38000 KLD is being used for ash disposal. The ash water from mine void shall be recycled.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No NTPC is already operating Talcher STPS with coal as main fuel. There is no additional requirement of coal or any other mineral due to change in location of ash disposal from ash dyke to mine voids.

2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes The likely consumption of construction materials for pipeline pedestal of the project is assessed as under:

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Name of the material

Quantum / annum

1 Steel 450 tonnes 2 Sand 1200 m3 3 Cement 200 tonnes 4 Bricks 6 lakhs 5 Stone chips 900.00 m3

The above materials will be arranged from local suppliers of the nearby markets.

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No timber is required for the project. 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels

(source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

Yes The power required for pumping of ash slurry from Talcher STPS to mine voids shall be drawn from the Talcher STPS, under auxiliary power consumption.

2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No --


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3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

Sl. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)

No No hazardous substance are proposed to be used for the disposal of fly ash in the mine void.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

No ---

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

No Not envisaged as the project has already been established and operating and the proposed activity pertains to only a change in location for disposal of ash. In fact, by disposal of ash in abandoned mine voids, the requirement of equivalent land for ash disposal shall be avoided, which shall have positive impact on people associated with the land.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

No --

3.5 Any other causes No --

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

Sl. No.

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/ No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No The proposed activity shall not generate any such wastes except for small amounts of construction waste during laying of the pipeline, which will be utilized/ disposed of properly. On the other hand, this activity shall lead to gainful utilization of fly ash generated from Talcher STPS, Kaniha into reclamation of the voids of abandoned mines by disposal of the same in slurry form in the mine void no. 8 of Jagannath OCP, MCL. The mine void will be biologically reclaimed after it is completely filled with ash.


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4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

No No additional municipal waste will get generated due to disposal of ash from Talcher STPP into mine voids. The municipal solid wastes generated at Talcher STPP are already being handled and disposed of in environmentally safe manner.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

No No additional hazardous waste will be generated due to the proposed activity. The hazardous wastes generated at Talcher STPP are already being handled and disposed of in environmentally safe manner.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes No - 4.5 Surplus product No - 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from

effluent treatment No No additional sewage sludge or other sludge

are envisaged to be generated due to proposed activity. The sewage & ETP sludges generated at Talcher STPP are already being handled and disposed of in environmentally safe manner.

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes The redundant machineries or equipment due

to change in ash disposal system, if any, will be transferred to other projects where required. If outlived their working life, they will be surveyed off and disposed as per Company’s Rule.

No change 4.9 Contaminated soils or other

materials No -

4.10 Agricultural wastes No -

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

Sl. No.

Information / Checklist confirmation Yes / No. Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data.

5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources.

No No additional emissions are envisaged to be generated due to proposed activity. The emissions generated at Talcher STPP are already being treated in High Efficiency ESPs and discharged through 275 m tall stacks.

5.2 Emissions from production processes. No No additional emissions are envisaged to be generated due to proposed disposal of ash slurry into mine voids. The emissions generated at Talcher STPP are already being controlled through covered operation, dust extraction/ suppression systems and green belt development.


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5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport.

No The fly ash in slurry form will be conveyed from the thermal power plant to the quarry no. 8 of Jagannath Mine of MCL through pipes. Emission from the material handling, storage and transport will therefore be nil. During disposal in the mine void, a water cover over the entire surface shall be maintained and the surface will be suitably planted with native tree species after the voids are completely filled to avoid emission.

5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment.

Yes Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) & Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM) will get generated during construction activities. Water sprinkling will be done to prevent the dust becoming air borne. The emission from plant and equipment will be within permissible limits.

5.5 Dust or odors from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste.

No No dust or odour from handling of materials is expected.

5.6 Emissions form incineration of waste. No - 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in

open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris).

No -

5.8 Emissions from any other sources. No - 6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat

Sl. No.


6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers.

Yes Generation of noise from pumps etc. will be well within the permissible limit.

6.2 From industrial or similar processes. No - 6.3 From construction or demolition. Yes The generation of noise / vibration will be well

within permissible limits during construction of pipeline. No demolition work is involved.

6.4 From blasting or drilling No The fly ash disposal into the mine void does not involve blasting or drilling.

6.5 From construction or operational traffic. Yes Noise, vibration & heat get generated in course of operation of vehicles including machineries. These will be maintained within acceptable limits.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No -

6.7 From any other sources. No -


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7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

Sl. No.


7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials.

No No hazardous substance are likely to be generated during the process of disposal of fly ash in the mine quarry. The hazardous solid wastes generated at Talcher STPP are already being handled and disposed of in environmentally safe manner.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

No No additional sewage is proposed to be generated from the proposed activity. The decanted water from the fly ash ponds will be recycled back into the plant and will be re-utilized.

7.3 By disposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water.

No Release of pollutants mainly dust will be kept within permissible limit by maintaining uniform water cover over ash disposal area and water sprinkling, development of plant barrier and vegetation on the fly ash dump surfaces after the void is fully filled up.

7.4 From any other sources. No - 7.5 Is there a risk of long term buildup of

pollutants in the environment from these sources?

No -

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

Sl. No.

Information / Checklist confirmation Yes / No.

Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data.

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances.

Yes Risks of spillage exists on account of pumping of ash slurry through pipelines. All the safety precaution including spillage of fly ash will be taken into account to avoid risks associated with transport and storage of fly ash.

8.2 From any other causes No 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural

disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc.)?

Yes The mine is falling within the seismically active Zone-III. The natural disasters are not likely to affect the project due to flooding and landslides as the disposal sites will have barrier all around them. For conveying system, proper operation and maintenance procedure will be followed and necessary corrective and preventive measures will be taken to avoid such occurrences.


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9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

Sl. No.

Information / Checklist confirmation Yes / No.

Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data.

9.1 Lead to development of supporting, facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g. Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment etc.).

Housing development Extractive industries Supply industries Others

No

As the project is already in operation for more than two decades and the proposal does not involve any increase in capacity, additional developments stimulated by project are not expected. Infrastructure like roads, power supply, water supply & other community facility is already being provided to the local population under CSR programme of Talcher STPS. Housing facility with market and basic amenities has been already been created at Talcher STPS. Ancillary & supply industries have got developed which in turn generate employment indirectly and lead to growth in income generation opportunities.

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment.

Yes The mine voids after being fully filled up with ash will be suitably vegetated with local species of plant species. This will improve the aesthetics and ecological values of the area in long run.

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments. Yes The experience gained due to disposal of fly ash in the mine pits will be helpful in future to take decision on dealing with the issue of fly ash disposal in the mine voids.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects.

Yes Ash disposal in the surrounding mine voids are also being planned/ practiced, which may have a cumulative impact on the hydrology and ground water quality.

(II) Environmental Sensitivity

S.No. Areas Name/ Identity Aerial distance

(within 15 km.) from proposed project location boundary

1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

No No

2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies,

No No

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