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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORTFor

“PROPOSED MANUFACTURING OF SPECIALITY CHEMICALSAND AGRO CHEMICALPRODUCTS”

By

M/s. Crimsun Organics Private LimitedAT

Plot No. C-9, C-10 & C-11,SIPCOT Industrial Complex

VILLAGE: KudikaduTALUK: Cuddalore

DISTRICT: CuddaloreSTATE : Tamil Nadu

[Project termed under schedule 5(f) - Synthetic Organic Chemicals and5(b) - Pesticides industry and pesticide specific intermediates (Excluding

Formulations), Category ‘A’ as per EIA Notification 2006 and its Amendments]

Consultant

Hubert Enviro Care Systems (P) Ltd,Chennai

(NABET Accredited vide CertificateNo. NABET/EIA/1619/RA0083)

Validity:13-10-2019

Eco Chem Sales & ServicesSurat

NABET Accredited vide Certificate No.NABET/EIA/1720/RA051

Validity:03-02-2020

August 2018

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Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization

I, Dr. J R Moses hereby, confirm that the above-mentioned experts prepared the EIA/EMPfor the “Proposed Manufacturing of Speciality Chemicals and Agro Chemical products” byM/s. Crimsun Organics Private Limited, at Plot No. C-9, C-10 and C-11, SIPCOT IndustrialComplex, Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk and District, Tamil Nadu -607005.

I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any misleading information mentioned inthis statement.

Signature:

Date: 24/08/2018

Name: Dr. J.R Moses

Designation: CEO

Name of the EIA Consultant Organization: Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.

NABET Certificate No.: NABET/EIA/1619/RA0083

Validity: 13-10-2019

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Declaration of Experts contributing to the EIA

I hereby certify that I was involved in the EIA team in the following capacity that developedthe above EIA with the support of the following Team Members.

Name: Mr. Vamsee Krishna Navooru

Signature:Date: 24 .08.2018

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Functional Area Experts (FAEs):

S.No. Functional Areas Name of the Expert Signature Duration of

Involvement

1. AP

FAEDr. J R Moses Dec 2017 till

dateMr. Vamsee KrishnaNavooru

Dec 2017 tilldate

TM

Mr. Abhishek Dec 2017 tilldate

Mr. Tamil Selvan Dec 2017 tilldate

Mr. B Harsha Vardhan Dec 2017 tilldate

Mr. S.S. Peter Sahay Dec 2017 tilldate

Mr. Bala Subrahmanian May 2018 tillDate

Mrs T. Rajani Dec 2017 tilldate

2. AQ


date


TM


Mr. Tamil Selvan Dec 2017 tilldate



3. WP



Dec 2017 tilldate

TM

Mr. Chengalvarayan Dec 2017 tilldate



Mrs. Sheetal Dec 2017 tilldate



Mrs T. Rajani Dec 2017 tilldate

4. SHW FAEMr. A. Manoharan Dec 2017 till


Dec 2017 tilldate

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Mrs T. Rajani (HW)

TM Mrs T. Rajani Dec 2017 tilldate

5. SE FAE Mr. V. Dhivakar Dec 2017 tilldate

Mr. A. Manoharan Dec 2017 tilldate

6. EB

FAE Mr. A. Manoharan Dec 2017 tilldate

Dr. Rajkumar Samuel Dec 2017 tilldate

TM Mr. Tamil Selvan Dec 2017 tilldate

Mrs. Sheetal Jan 2018 tilldate

7. HG FAE Mr. Mallikarjuna Rao Dec 2017 tilldate

8. N

FAE

Mr. Brijesh Kumar Dec 2017 tilldate

Mr. Vamsee KrishnaNavooru.

Dec 2017 tilldate

Mr. N. Varadharajan Dec 2017 tilldate

TM Mr. S.S. Peter Sahay Dec 2017 tilldate

9. LU FAEMr. Venkateswarlu Dec 2017 till

date

Mr. N. Varadharajan Dec 2017 tilldate

10. RH

FAE Dr. J R Moses Dec 2017 tilldate

TM

Mr. Abhishek. Dec 2017 tilldate


Mrs. T. Rajani Dec 2017 tilldate


AP - Air pollution monitoring, prevention and controlAQ - Meteorology, air quality modeling and predictionEB - Ecology and biodiversityHG - Hydrology, ground water and water conservationLU - Land useN - Noise & VibrationRH - Risk assessment and hazards managementSC - Soil conservationSE - Socio-economics

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SHW - Solid and hazardous waste managementWP - Water pollution monitoring, prevention and control

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Acknowledgement

The following personnel are gratefully acknowledged for their fullest support in collection,compilation of needful data regarding the project and kind cooperation in fulfilling the reporton Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of M/s. Crimsun Organics Private Limited.

M/s. Crimsun Organics Private Limited

1. Dr. G. Varkees Tharumaraj. M.Sc, Ph.D. - Director Technical

2. Mr.A. Paranitharan, B.E., M.B.A. - Director Operations

3. Mr. Sherfuddeen Sheikh, B.E, M.S - Director

4. Mr. Chetan Gulati, B. Com C.A.(Inter) - Principal Co-ordinator

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 231.1 Project Back ground ................................................................................................................23

1.2 Categorization: .........................................................................................................................28

1.3 Information about the Project Proponent .............................................................................31

1.4 Purpose and Status of the Report .........................................................................................32

1.5 Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of the Project & Its Importance to theCountry, Region.....................................................................................................................34

1.5.1 Location of the Project Site .......................................................................................34

1.5.2 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country and Region .................37

1.5.3 Export possibility.........................................................................................................38

1.6 EIA Study ..................................................................................................................................38

1.7 EIA Cost ....................................................................................................................................39

1.8 Scope of the study ...................................................................................................................39

1.9 Objectives of the Study ...........................................................................................................41

1.10 Methodology adopted for the Study ......................................................................................41

1.11 Applicable Regulatory Framework ........................................................................................41

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................. 462.1 Type of Project .........................................................................................................................46

2.2 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country and/Region ...............................46

2.3 Site Location .............................................................................................................................46

2.3.1 Existing Environmental Setup ..................................................................................52

2.4 Cost of the Project and Time Schedule for Completion .....................................................53

2.5 Technology & Process Description .......................................................................................54

2.5.1 Process Description ...................................................................................................54

2.5.2 Products with capacities for the proposed project.................................................54

2.5.3 Process Schematic Representation ........................................................................57

2.5.4 List of Raw materials required and their source along with mode oftransportation ..............................................................................................................................59

2.5.5 Pesticides Handling, Storage and Transportation.................................................71

2.5.6 Source of Supply of Raw Materials .........................................................................72

2.5.7 Marketing Area of Final Products ............................................................................72

2.5.8 Other Chemicals Materials required........................................................................72

2.5.9 Storage Facility for Raw Materials and Products ..................................................74

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2.6 Resource Optimization/Recycling and Re-Use Envisaged in the IndustrySolventRecovery & Re-Use: .............................................................................................................74

2.6.1 Process step of Solvent Recovery...........................................................................80

2.7 Project Drawings Showing Project Layout, and Components of Project.........................82

2.8 Resource Requirements .........................................................................................................87

2.8.1 Land Requirement and Land Use Planning ...........................................................87

2.8.2 Water Requirement ....................................................................................................87

2.8.3 Power and Fuel Requirement...................................................................................90

2.8.4 Manpower Requirement ............................................................................................90

2.9 Solid & Hazardous Waste Generation, storage and Management ..................................90

2.9.1 Solid Waste Management .........................................................................................90

2.9.2 Hazardous waste Management ...............................................................................91

2.10 Infrastructure facilities .............................................................................................................92

2.11 Machinery & Equipment Details.............................................................................................92

2.12 Schematic Representations of the Feasibility Drawing which Give InformationImportant for EIA Purpose....................................................................................................94

2.13 Description of Mitigation Measures Incorporated into the Project to Meet theEnvironmental Standards.....................................................................................................96

2.13.1 Impacts due to Land Acquisition and Location ......................................................96

2.13.2 Construction Phase....................................................................................................96

2.13.3 Operation Phase.......................................................................................................101

2.14 Assessment of New and untested technology for the risk of technological failure ......114

3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT............................................................................ 1163.1 Preamble .................................................................................................................................116

3.2 Study Area ..............................................................................................................................116

3.3 Description of the Study Area ..............................................................................................117

3.4 Environmentally/Ecologically Sensitive areas ...................................................................120

3.5 Physical Conditions ...............................................................................................................125

3.5.1 PIA District Profile ....................................................................................................125

3.5.2 Climatic Conditions ..................................................................................................126

3.5.3 Natural Resources of Cuddalore District ..............................................................126

3.5.4 Land Use & Land Cover ..........................................................................................130

3.5.5 Topography ...............................................................................................................136

3.5.6 Geology of PIA District ............................................................................................140

3.5.7 Geomorphology of PIA District ...............................................................................141

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3.5.8 Hydrogeology of PIA District...................................................................................144

3.5.9 Drainage Pattern in PIA District .............................................................................146

3.5.10 Soils in PIA District ...................................................................................................148

3.5.11 Cyclones & Depressions, Winds and Coastal Erosion in PIA District..............148

3.5.12 Seismicity...................................................................................................................150

3.6 Air Environment......................................................................................................................151

3.6.1 Meteorological Conditions.......................................................................................152

3.6.2 Meteorological Data Collection ..............................................................................152

3.6.3 General Meteorological Scenario based on IMD Data .......................................152

3.6.4 Meteorological data during Study Period..............................................................153

3.6.5 Atmospheric Inversion .............................................................................................155

3.7 Ambient Air Quality ................................................................................................................155

3.7.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations ...............................................................155

3.7.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Techniques and Frequency .............................158

3.8 Noise Environment.................................................................................................................164

3.8.1 Results and Discussions .........................................................................................164

3.9 Water Environment ................................................................................................................167

3.9.1 Surface Water Resources .......................................................................................167

3.9.2 Surface Water Quality Assessment.......................................................................167

3.9.3 Groundwater resources...........................................................................................175

3.10 Soil as a resource and its Quality ........................................................................................183

3.10.1 Results and Discussions .........................................................................................188

3.11 Biological Environment..........................................................................................................188

3.11.1 Flora ...........................................................................................................................188

3.11.2 Aquatic Vegetation ...................................................................................................191

3.11.3 Fauna .........................................................................................................................191

3.11.4 Insects ........................................................................................................................193

3.11.5 Birds ...........................................................................................................................193

3.11.6 Fish .............................................................................................................................195

3.12 Socio Economic profile of Project Influenced Area...........................................................195

3.12.1 Socio Economic Aspects.........................................................................................196

3.12.2 Socio Economic profile of the study area .............................................................197

3.12.3 Occupation ................................................................................................................200

3.12.4 Education...................................................................................................................203

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3.12.5 Health .........................................................................................................................204

3.12.6 Industries in the Study area ....................................................................................204

3.12.7 Road Infrastructure ..................................................................................................204

3.12.8 Project area Socio Economic Indicators ...............................................................205

3.13 Summary .................................................................................................................................205

4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures................................ 2074.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................207

4.2 Construction Phase ...............................................................................................................207

4.2.1 Land Environment..................................................................................................................208

4.2.2 Air Environment......................................................................................................................208

4.2.3 Water Environment ................................................................................................................209

4.2.4 Noise Environment.................................................................................................................210

4.2.5 Waste Generation ..................................................................................................................211

4.2.6 Ecology ....................................................................................................................................211

4.2.7 Social Environment ................................................................................................................211

4.3 Operation Phase ....................................................................................................................211

4.3.1 Land Environment..................................................................................................................212

4.3.2 Impacts- Soil Contamination ................................................................................................212

4.3.3 Air Environment......................................................................................................................213

4.3.3.1Meteorological Data ............................................................................................................213

4.3.3.2AERMET Process ...............................................................................................................214

4.3.3.3AERMOD Process...............................................................................................................214

4.3.3.4Conclusion ............................................................................................................................219

4.3.3.5Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................................219

4.3.4 Impacts due to Traffic and Transportation .........................................................................219

4.3.5 Noise Environment.................................................................................................................221

4.3.5.1Impact....................................................................................................................................221


4.3.6 Water Environment ................................................................................................................222

4.3.6.1Potential Impact due to Location.......................................................................................222

4.3.6.1.1 Impact on Existing Water Resources ....................................................................222

4.3.6.1.2 Impacts to Surface Water Bodies ..........................................................................223

4.3.6.1.3 Mitigation Measures.................................................................................................223

4.3.6.2Impact due to Wastewater Generation ............................................................................223

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4.3.6.4Wastewater Quality, Quantity and Treatment Method (Effluent Generation) ............224

4.3.6.5Wastewater Collection ........................................................................................................225


4.3.7 Biological Environment..........................................................................................................226

4.3.7.1Impact on Migratory Paths for Wildlife and Forest Blocks ............................................226


4.3.8 Solid Waste Management.....................................................................................................227

4.3.8.1Impact due to Solid Waste Generation ............................................................................227

4.3.8.2Solid Waste Management ..................................................................................................227

5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ................................................................................. 2295.1 Justification for Project Site Selection.................................................................................229

5.2 Alternate Site Analysis ..........................................................................................................229

5.3 Process Technology Alternative ..........................................................................................229

6 Environmental Monitoring Program.......................................................................... 2326.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................232

6.2 Objectives................................................................................................................................232

6.3 Environmental Management Plan during Construction Phase .......................................233

6.4 Environmental Management Plan during Operation Phase ............................................234

6.5 Post Project Environmental Monitoring ..............................................................................235

6.6 Greenbelt Development Plan ...............................................................................................236

7 Additional Studies ...................................................................................................... 2407.1 Public Hearing ........................................................................................................................240

7.2 Disaster Management Plan ..................................................................................................240

7.3 R&R..........................................................................................................................................240

7.4 Risk Assessment....................................................................................................................240

7.5 COPY OF ToR (Terms of Reference).................................................................................241

7.6 COPY OF ToR (Terms of Reference).................................................................................242

7.7 ToR Compliance Report .......................................................................................................249

7.8 Hazard Identification and Safety System ...........................................................................262

8 Project Benefits .......................................................................................................... 274

10 Environmental Management Plan ............................................................................. 27910.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................279

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10.2 Objectives of EMP .................................................................................................................279

10.3 EMP Roles and Responsibilities..........................................................................................280

10.4 EMP for Construction Phase ................................................................................................284

10.5 EMP during Operational Phase ...........................................................................................287

10.5.1 Air Quality (Emission) ..............................................................................................290

10.6 Noise Environment.................................................................................................................296

10.6.1 Water and Wastewater Management....................................................................296

10.6.2 Rainwater Harvesting & Storm water management............................................297

10.6.3 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management...........................................................299

10.6.4 Ecology ......................................................................................................................300

10.6.5 Socio – Economic Environment .............................................................................301

10.7 Greenbelt Development Plan ...............................................................................................301

10.8 Safety Systems ......................................................................................................................302

10.8.1 Fire Hydrant System ................................................................................................302

10.8.2 Fire Extinguisher.......................................................................................................303

10.8.3 Emergency Equipments and PPEs .......................................................................304

10.8.4 Eye Wash Fountain and Safety Shower ...............................................................308

10.8.5 Work Zone Monitoring Arragements for Hazardous Chemicals........................308

10.8.6 Wind Sack / Wind Direction Indicator....................................................................310

10.8.7 Occupational Health Centre (OHC) .......................................................................310

10.8.8 First Aid Boxes..........................................................................................................310

10.9 Arragements for Health and Safety of Workers engaged in handling Toxic Materials311

10.9.1 Construction Phase..................................................................................................312

10.9.2 Operation Phase.......................................................................................................312

10.9.3 Occupational Health Monitoring .............................................................................313

10.9.4 Safety, Health and Environment Policy ................................................................315

10.10 Corporate Environmental Responsibility..........................................................................316

10.11 Cost Estimate for Environment Management Plan (EMP)............................................319

11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION ...................................................................................... 32211.1 Project Background ...............................................................................................................322

11.2 Overview of Crimsun Organics Pvt. Ltd. (COPL)..............................................................323

MoEFEnvironmental protection, safety in operation and community development are thecore values of the company. The company will implement zero liquid dischargeconcept and comply with all the environmental laws. The industry will develop and

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maintain Greenbelt as per MoEF&CC and CPCB guidelines (PROBES/75/1999-2000, published in Mar 2000). Project overview is provided in Table 1 4. .................323

11.3 Location of Project Site .........................................................................................................323

11.4 Need and Justification of Project Development ................................................................324

11.5 Project Description.................................................................................................................324

11.6 Cost of the Project .................................................................................................................325

11.7 Baseline Study........................................................................................................................325

11.7.1 Meterological Environment .....................................................................................325

11.7.2 Socio Economic Status............................................................................................327

11.8 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures ............................................328

11.9 Analysis of Alternative Sites .................................................................................................329

11.10 Environmental Monitoring Program ..................................................................................329

11.11 Additional Studies................................................................................................................329

11.12 Project Benefits....................................................................................................................330

11.13 Environmental Management Plan.....................................................................................332

11.14 Summary...............................................................................................................................332

11.15 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................334

12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED ......................................................... 33612.1 Brief Profile of Hubert Enviro Care Systems (P) Limited (HECS) ..................................336

12.2 Quality Policy of HECS .........................................................................................................337

12.3 QCI-NABET - EIA Accreditation ..........................................................................................337

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1 Chronology of facilities/land taken over (As per Client’s Input) .....................................24Table 1-2 Chronology of Consents (As per Client’s Input) ................................................................25Table 1-3 Proposed Products and their Capacities .............................................................................29Table 1-4: Project overview .....................................................................................................................31Table 1-5 Correspondence with MoEF&CC ..........................................................................................33Table 1-6 Site co-ordinates (Lat-Long) ..................................................................................................35Table 1-7 Site Salient Features................................................................................................................37Table 1-8 Applicable Acts and Rules .....................................................................................................42Table 2-1 List of Industries within 10km Radius from the project site ............................................52Table 2-2 Nearest Human Settlement.....................................................................................................53Table 2-3 Capital Investment on the Project .........................................................................................54Table 2-4 Time schedule for completion of the proposed project ....................................................54Table 2-5 Proposed Products and their Capacity ................................................................................56Table 2-6 Raw Materials Requirement, Source & Mode of Transportation .....................................61Table 2-7 List of Finished Products and Toxicological Data .............................................................69Table 2-8 Recovered Solvent Storage....................................................................................................72Table 2-9 List of Catalysts........................................................................................................................73Table 2-10 Details of Storage Facilities .................................................................................................74Table 2-11 List of Solvents used.............................................................................................................75Table 2-12 Solvent Recovery and Re-use .............................................................................................76Table 2-13 Land Use Pattern....................................................................................................................84Table 2-14 Land Use pattern Individual .................................................................................................84Table 2-15 Site Boundaries ......................................................................................................................87Table 2-16 Water Requirement Break-up ..............................................................................................87Table 2-17 Power Requirement ...............................................................................................................90Table 2-18 Manpower Requirement ........................................................................................................90Table 2-19 Municipal Solid Waste (Construction Phase) ...................................................................91Table 2-20 Municipal Solid Waste (Operation Phase) .........................................................................91Table 2-21 Hazardous Waste Management ...........................................................................................91Table 2-22 Other Solid Wastes ................................................................................................................92Table 2-23 Details of Existing Equipment and Machinery..................................................................93Table 2-24 List of Existing and proposed Equipment and Machinery .............................................94Table 2-25 Air Pollution Control Measures .........................................................................................102Table 2-26 List of Process Emissions..................................................................................................102Table 2-27 Odour Management Plan ....................................................................................................105Table 2-28 Details Sewage/Wastewater Treatment and Discharge ................................................111Table 2-29: Characteristics of Effluent Generated ............................................................................112Table 3-1 Environmentally Sensitive Areas within 15km radius from Project Boundary ...........120Table 3-2 District land use/land cover statistics for Cuddalore district ........................................130Table 3-3 Land Use/Land Cover statistics of 10 Km radius of the Study Area ............................133Table 3-4 Geomorphology of the study area ......................................................................................141Table 3-5 Climatological Summary – Cuddalore Region (1971-2000) ............................................153Table 3-6 Meteorology Data for the Study Period (March - May 2018)...........................................154Table 3-7 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations ......................................................156Table 3-8 Analytical Methods for Analysis of Ambient Air Quality Parameters(NAAQ) .............158

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Table 3-9 Summary of the average baseline concentrations of pollutants...................................160Table 3-10 Day and Night Equivalent Noise Levels ...........................................................................165Table 3-11 Test methods used for the analysis of water quality parameters ...............................168Table 3-12 Details of Surface water sampling locations ..................................................................169Table 3-13 Physicochemical Parameters of Surface water samples from study area. ...............171Table 3-14 Surface water Standards ....................................................................................................174Table 3-15 Groundwater Potential in Cuddalore ................................................................................175Table 3-16 Details of Groundwater Quality Monitoring Locations..................................................177Table 3-17 Physico chemical analysis of Ground water samples from study area .....................179Table 3-18 Soil & Sediment Quality Monitoring Locations ..............................................................184Table 3-19 Physico Chemical parameters of soil samples from the study area ..........................186Table 3-20 List of flora reported/observed in the study area...........................................................189Table 3-21 List of aquatic plants observed in the study area..........................................................191Table 3-22 List of Fauna Reported/Observed in the Study Area.....................................................192Table 3-23 List of Insects reported/observed in the study area ......................................................193Table 3-24 List of Birds Reported/Observed in the study area .......................................................194Table 3-25 List of Fish Observed in the study area ...........................................................................195Table 3-26 Social Indicators ..................................................................................................................196Table 3-27 Demographic details of the study area ............................................................................198Table 3-28 Occupation details of the project study area ..................................................................201Table 3-29 Education ..............................................................................................................................203Table 3-30 Schools ..................................................................................................................................204Table 3-31 Hospitals................................................................................................................................204Table 3-32 Roads .....................................................................................................................................205Table 3-33 Summary ...............................................................................................................................205Table 4-1 Proposed Stack Emission Details .......................................................................................215Table 4-2 First 10 Highest Concentrations of Sulphur Dioxide .......................................................216Table 4-3 First 10 Highest Concentrations of Nitrogen Oxides.......................................................217Table 4-4First 10 Highest Concentrations of Particulate Matter .....................................................218Table 4-5Total Maximum GLCs from the proposed Stack Emissions for March -May 2018 ......219Table 4-6 Proposed Vehicular movement per hour ...........................................................................220Table 4-7 Traffic Volume after Implementation of the Project .........................................................220Table 4-8 Details Sewage/Wastewater Treatment and Discharge...................................................225Table 4-9: Characteristics of Effluent Generated...............................................................................225Table 4-10: List of Wastewater Collection Tanks...............................................................................226Table 5-1 Connectivity of the Site.........................................................................................................229Table 6-1 Post Project Environmental Monitoring Program ............................................................235Table 7-1: List of Hazardous Chemical ................................................................................................262Table 10-1 EMC Responsibility .............................................................................................................281Table 10-2 Environmental Management Plan for the Proposed Project (Construction Phase) 285Table 10-3 Environmental Management Plan for the Proposed Project (Operation Phase) ......288Table 10-4 Air Pollution Control Measures .........................................................................................290Table 10-5 List of Process Emissions..................................................................................................290Table 10-6 Odour Management Plan ....................................................................................................294Table 10-7 Suitability of Extinguishing Media for Different Fires ...................................................303Table 10-8 Areawise Fire Extinguishers plan .....................................................................................303Table 10-9 Budget for Environment Management Plan ....................................................................319

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1 Satellite Image showing demarcated Project Site ............................................................35Figure 1-2 Administrative map of project study area..........................................................................36Figure 2-1 Satellite Image showing demarcated Project Site ............................................................47Figure 2-2 Satellite Image of Environmental Sensitive Area with Distanceswithin 15km Radius

..............................................................................................................................................................48Figure 2-3 Google Imagery of Project Site 10 km radius....................................................................49Figure 2-4Google Imagery of Project Site 5 km radius .......................................................................50Figure 2-5 Google Imagery 1 km radius ................................................................................................51Figure 2-6 Satellite Imagery of Project Site ..........................................................................................52Figure 2-7 General Activity of the Project .............................................................................................58Figure 2-8 Solvent Recovery Process diagram ...................................................................................81Figure 2-9 Project Layout & Components of the Project....................................................................83Figure 2-10Site Photographs...................................................................................................................86Figure 2-11 Water Balance Chart ............................................................................................................89Figure 2-12 Feasibility & Environmental Assessment Process ........................................................95Figure 2-13 Waste Management Concept ...........................................................................................114Figure 3-1 Map showing the Satellite Image of the study area .......................................................118Figure 3-2 Topo Map of Study area ......................................................................................................119Figure 3-3 Environmental sensitive areas covering within 15 km from project boundary ........125Figure 3-4 Geology & Minerals Map of TamilNadu & Pondicherry .................................................129Figure 3-5 Land Use Map of Cuddalore district .................................................................................131Figure 3-6 Land Use Pattern of PIA district ........................................................................................132Figure 3-7 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area..................................................................................134Figure 3-8 Land use/Land cover map of the Study Area ..................................................................135Figure 3-9 Topo Map of Study area ......................................................................................................137Figure 3-10 Physical map of Tamilnadu State ....................................................................................138Figure 3-11 Contour map of Study Area..............................................................................................139Figure 3-12 Geology Map of Cuddalore District.................................................................................140Figure 3-13 Geomorphology Pattern of the Study Area ...................................................................142Figure 3-14 Geomorphology Map of Study Area ...............................................................................143Figure 3-15 Hydrogeology Map of PIA district ...................................................................................145Figure 3-16 Drainage map of the study area.......................................................................................147Figure 3-17 Soil Map of Tamil Nadu .....................................................................................................148Figure 3-18 Wind and Cyclone Hazard Map of India .........................................................................150Figure 3-19 Seismicity Map of India .....................................................................................................151Figure 3-20 Wind Rose during March – May 2018. ............................................................................154Figure 3-21Atmospheric inversion level at the project site .............................................................155Figure 3-22 Map showing the Ambient Air Quality monitoring locations .....................................157Figure 3-23 Trends of Measured Ambient Concentrations in the Study Area ..............................163Figure 3-24 Map showing the noise monitoring locations...............................................................166Figure 3-25 Map showing the surface water monitoring locations ................................................170Figure 3-26 Depth to water level during Pre-Monsoon& Post Monsoon of Cuddalore District.176Figure 3-27 Map showing the groundwater monitoring locations ..................................................178Figure 3-28 Map showing the soil monitoring location ...................................................................185Figure 4-1 Wind rose diagram considered for Dispersion Modeling (March – May 2018)..........214

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Figure 4-2 Predicted 24 hrs GLC’s of SO2 within 10 km radius of the Study area .......................216Figure 4-3 Predicted 24-Hrs’ GLC’s of NOx within 10 km Radius of the Study Area ..................217Figure 4-4 Predicted 24-Hrs GLC’s of Particulate matter within 10 km Radius of the Study Area

............................................................................................................................................................218Figure 4-5 Waste Management Concept..............................................................................................227Figure 6-1SIPCOT allotted Land for Greenbelt Development ..........................................................237Figure 10-1 Environmental Management Cell ....................................................................................280

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LIST OF ABBREVIATION

AAQ Ambient Air QualityAAQM Ambient Air Quality MonitoringAGL Above Ground levelAPC Air Pollution ControlBIS Bureau of Indian StandardBOD Biochemical Oxygen DemandCPCB Central Pollution Control BoardCEC Cation Exchange CapacityCER Corporate Environmental ResponsibilityCTE Consent To EstablishmentCEPI Comprehensive Environmental Pollution IndexCTO Consent To OperateCRZ Coastal Regulation ZoneCUSECS Cuddalore SIPCOT Industries Common Utilities Ltd.DGMS Director General of Mines SafetyDMP Disaster Management PlanDO Dissolved OxygenEAC Expert Appraisal CommitteeEC Electrical ConductivityEIA Environmental Impact AssessmentEMC Environmental Management CellEMP Environmental Management PlanETP Effluent Treatment PlantGLC Ground Level ConcentrationIIFL Indo-International Fertilizers Limited.ISO International Organization for StandardizationIS Indian StandardsIUCN International Union for Conservation of NatureKWh Kilowatt HourMBBR Moving bed biofilm reactorMSDS Material Safety Data SheetMoEF&CC Ministry of Environmental Forest and Climate ChangeMSW Municipal Solid WasteNAAQ National Ambient Air QualityOSHA Occupational Health and SafetyPIA Project Influence AreaPCU Passenger Car UnitPPEs Personal Protective EquipmentsRCC Reinforced Cement ConcreteR & D Research & DevelopmentRA Risk AssessmentSIPCOT State Industrial Promotion Corporation of Tamil NaduSTP Sewage Treatment PlantSPCB State Pollution Control BoardTDEFs Tropical Dry Evergreen ForestsTDS Total Dissolved SolidsTNPCB Tamil Nadu Pollution Control BoardTNWML Tamil Nadu Waste Management Limited.TOR Terms of ReferenceTSDF Treatment, Storage and Disposal FacilityTANGEDCO TamilNadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd.ZLD Zero Liquid Discharge

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ANNEXURE BOOKLET

Note: Submitted as a separate book.

S.No PARTICULARS

1 Land Document

2(a) GSR Products Limited CTE & CTO

2(b) Indo-International Fertilizers Limited (Previous Company) CTO

3(a) Crimsun Organics Private Ltd. CTO (Name Change with same products of IIFL)

3(b)Crimsun Organics Private Ltd. CTO (For Pesticide Formulation – Orange

Category)

4(a) TN G.O.for SIPCOT is declared industrial area

4(b) Comprehensive Environmnetal Pollution Index of Cuddalore

5 Water supply agreement letter – From SIPCOT

6 Water balance diagram

7 ETP & STP schematic diagrams

8 CUSECS membership for treated effluent disposal

9 Scrubber design

10 Final process description and material balance

11 Raw material monthly requirement

12 Risk assessment

13 TSDF Agreement

14 Site Layout

15(a) On-Site Emergency Plan

15(b) Cuddalore District Disaster Management

16 EHS Policy

17 Effluent treatment scheme

18 Products MSDS

19 Raw material MSDS

20 List of Plant species

21 Declaration for No production of Banned Pesticides

22 Executive summary

23 Agreement with MGMCRI for Employee Periodic Medical Examination

24 OHS Plan

25 Allocation letter and Layout for Greenbelt Development from SIPCOT

26 ToR amendment MoM

27 AAQM Raw data

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CHAPTER – 1INTRODUCTION

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Back ground

M/s Crimsun Organics Private Limited (COPL) located at Plot No. C-9, C-10 and C-11,

SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk and District, Tamil Nadu -

607005, proposes to manufacture specialty chemicals & Agro Chemical products. The

Company has entered into lease deed agreement, for the aforesaid land with SIPCOT and is

enclosed as Annexure 1.

In the year 2016, a new company by name M/s Crimsun organics private Limited (COPL)

was established by few technocrats and decided to purchase the Plot and the Fixed Assets

installed at C-10, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Cuddalore-607005, Tamil Nadu.

The manufacturing facility at C-10 was under operation from 2005 in the name of GSR

Products Limited, a subsidiary of Nagarjuna Agrichem Limited, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad.

M/s GSR Products Limited had obtained CTE in 2005 and CTO in April 2006 for 3 products

(DAAM, 4HBAGE and CCDMPA) and 7 byproducts, the CTE and CTO copies are enclosed

as Annexure 2(a). In the year 2010, by virtue of Scheme of amalgamation approved by

Honorable High Court, Andhra Pradesh on 19.02.2010 M/s. GSR Products Limited had been

demerged to M/s Indo International Fertilizers Limited (IIFL). IIFL continued to operate with

the same facilities for all the 3 products and 7 by products as aforesaid, without any change

in the product portfolio. The copy of CTO in the name of IIFL is enclosed as Annexure 2(b).In the year 2014 IIFL stopped its operations and in the year 2016 closed all the activities.

Later, COPL decided not to manufacture the aforesaid 3 products and 7 by products since

they were not easily marketable. Since the acquisition of manufacturing facilities at Plot no.

C10, COPL has not started any manufacturing of the aforesaid products. In the year 2017

Parijat Industries (India) Pvt Ltd (PIPL) acquired 58% stake in COPL. PIPL is primarily

engaged into agrochemicals formulations and it has manufacturing facilities in Ambala,

Haryana. In March 2018 COPL surrendered the CTO of these products enclosed in

Annexure 3(a). Later COPL decided to go for the permissions for formulation of certain

products for which CTO were received which are enclosed as Annexure 3(b).

The Chronology of all the aforesaid events for taking over the facilities and the Consent to

Operate since 2006 is given in Table 1-1 & Table 1-2 respectively.

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Table 1-1 Chronology of facilities/land taken over (As per Client’s Input)

Ownership details Year Property RemarksM/s Vijay Phosphates &Chemicals Madras Pvt.Ltd.

M/s. GSR ProductsLimited

M/s Indo InternationalFertilizers Limited

M/s Crimsun OrganicsPrivate Limited

1998

Plot C-10, SIPCOT IndustrialComplex, Kudikadu Village,Cuddalore Taluk and District,Tamil Nadu -607005.

Original Allottee, allotted a plot bearing No. C-10 measuring an extent of1.40 acres at SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikadu Village, CuddaloreTaluk and District, Tamil Nadu -607005.

2003


Due to default committed for financial assistance by the Original Allottee,the property was sold to M/s GSR Products Limited by public auction on07.01.2003.

M/s. GSR Products Limited had obtained CTE in 2005 and CTO in April2006 for 3 products (DAAM, 4HBAGE and CCDMPA) and 7 byproducts.

2010


By virtue of Scheme of amalgamation approved by Honorable HighCourt, Andhra Pradesh on 19.02.2010 M/s. GSR Products Limited hadbeen demerged to M/s Indo International Fertilizers Limited.

M/s Indo International Fertilizers Limited (IIFL) continued to operate withthe same facilities for all the 3 products and 7 by products as aforesaid,without any change in the product portfolio.The company stopped production operation in 2014 and closed all theactivities in 2016.

2016


M/S Crimsun Organics Private Limited company was formed in July2016 and approached M/S Indo International Fertilizers Limited andstruck a deal for the purchase of the assets and the land in July 2016.After transfer, COPL decided not to manufacture the aforesaid 3products and 7 by products since they were not easily marketable. InMarch 2018 COPL surrendered the CTO of these products and decidedto go for the permissions for formulation of certain products for whichCTO was received.

Further COPL procured additional adjacent lands (Plot no. C-9 & C-11)to increase its efficiency and to be more compliant for the manufacturingof Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical products.

M/s Crimsun OrganicsPrivate Limited 2017

Plot C-11, SIPCOT IndustrialComplex, Kudikadu Village,

Cuddalore Taluk and District,Tamil Nadu -607005.

M/s Crimsun Organics Private Limited (COPL) approached M/s Kupps&Sachs India Pvt. Ltd. Original Allottee of a plot bearing No. C-11measuring an extent of 1.23 acres at SIPCOT Industrial Complex,Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk and District, Tamil Nadu -607005. fortransfer of Lease hold rights of the property.

M/s Crimsun OrganicsPrivate Limited 2018

Plot C-9, SIPCOT IndustrialComplex, Kudikadu Village,

Cuddalore Taluk and District,Tamil Nadu -607005.

Further to increase its efficiency and future use for manufacturing ofSpecialty Chemicals and Agrochemical products. M/s Crimsun OrganicsPrivate Limited (COPL) approached SIPCOT to allott a plot bearing No.C-9 measuring an extent of 1.83 acres at SIPCOT Industrial Complex,Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk and District, Tamil Nadu -607005.

NOTE: - As on date M/s Crimsun Organics Private Limited (COPL) holds a proposed manufacturing facility locatedat Plot No. C-9, C-10 and C-11, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk and District, TamilNadu -607005, wherein C-10 is the existing facility from IIFL & the rest 2 plots (C-9 & C-11) are vacant lands.

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Table 1-2 Chronology of Consents (As per Client’s Input)

Ownershipdetails Year Products EC CTE CTO Remarks

M/s. GSRProductsLimited

2005

S. No Name QtyMain Product

M/s. GSR Products Limited hadobtained CTE in 2005 for 3

products (DAAM, 4HBAGE andCCDMPA) and 7 byproducts

1 Diacetone Acrylamide (DAAM) 100 T/Y

-

Consent Order No. 3067Proceedings No;T-11/TNPCBD/F-

27988/CUD/RM/W/2005dated 31/10/2005


27988/CUD/RM/A/2005dated 31/10/2005

Not obtained

2 4 hydroxy butyl acrylate glycidyl ether(4HBAGE) 15 T/Y

32- Chloro 5- (4-Chloro 5 difluoro Methoxy-1Methyl pyrazol -3yl-4 fluoro phenoxyAcetic Acid (CCMDPA)

3 T/Y

By Product1 Ammonium Sulphate 79.20 T/Y

2 Sodium Chloride 4.56 T/Y

3 Iso Propyl Alcohol (Reused in the process) 4.44 T/Y

4 Succcinimide 1.50 T/Y

5 Potassium Chloride 1.10 T/Y

6 Ammonium Acetate 0.60 T/Y

7 Potassium Bicarbonate 0.70 T/Y

2006-2010

Main ProductM/s. GSR Products Limited hadobtained CTE in 2005 and CTO

in April 2006 for 3 products(DAAM, 4HBAGE and

CCDMPA) and 7 byproducts&renewed it till 2010



27988/CUD/RM/W/2005dated 31/10/2005

Consent Order No. 20573Proceedings No;

T-11/TNPCB/F27988/CUD/R

M/W/2006 Dated04/04/2006



3 T/Y

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By Product

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27988/CUD/RM/A/2005dated 31/10/2005

Consent Order No. 166606Proceedings No;

T-11/TNPCB/F27988/CUD/R

M/A/2006 Dated04/04/2006

1 Ammonium Sulphate 79.20 T/Y







M/s INDOInternational

FertilizersLimited

2010-2016

Main ProductBy virtue of Scheme ofamalgamation approved byHonorable High Court, AndhraPradesh on 19.02.2010 M/s.GSR Products Limited had beendemerged to M/s IndoInternational Fertilizers Limited.

M/s Indo International FertilizersLimited (IIFL) continued tooperate with the same facilitiesfor all the 3 products and 7 byproducts as aforesaid, withoutany change in the productportfolio.

The company stoppedproduction operation in 2014 andclosed all the activities in 2016.


-


27988/CUD/RM/W/2005dated 31/10/2005


27988/CUD/RM/A/2005dated 31/10/2005

Consent Order No.16081411278

Proceedings No;T12/TNPCB/F.

0050CUD/RL/CUD/W/2016 Dated 23/02/2016


Proceedings No;T12/TNPCB/F.

0050CUD/RL/CUD/A/2016Dated 23.02.2016



3 T/Y

By Product1 Ammonium Sulphate 79.20 T/Y2 Sodium Chloride 4.56 T/Y






2017-2018Main Product

1 Diacetone Acrylamide (DAAM) 100 T/Y - Consent Order No. 3067 Consent Order No. In 2017 renewal, the consent

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M/s CrimsunOrganics

Private Limited

2 4 hydroxy butyl acrylate glycidyl ether(4HBAGE) 15 T/Y Proceedings No;

T-11/TNPCBD/F-27988/CUD/RM/W/2005

dated 31/10/2005


27988/CUD/RM/A/2005dated 31/10/2005

170518022563Proceedings No;

F.0616CUD/RS/DEE/TNPCB/CUD/W/2017 Dated

24/03/2017


Proceedings No;F.0616CUD/RS/DEE/TNP

CB/CUD/A/2017 Dated24/03/2017

which was on the name of Indo-International Fertilizers Limited

was changed in the name ofCOPL with the intention to

manufacture the same products,32- Chloro 5- (4-Chloro 5 difluoro Methoxy-1Methyl pyrazol -3yl-4 fluoro phenoxyAcetic Acid (CCMDPA)

3 T/Y

By Product1 Ammonium Sulphate 79.20 T/Y


3 Iso Propyl Alcohol (Reused in the process) 4.44 T/Y4 Succcinimide 1.50 T/Y5 Potassium Chloride 1.10 T/Y



2018

Products Detail1 Fipronil 5% SC 30.0 T/M

Not Required


27988/CUD/RM/W/2005dated 31/10/2005


27988/CUD/RM/A/2005dated 31/10/2005

Consent Order No.1805112153222Proceedings No;

F.0616CUD/OS/DEE/TNPCB/CUD/W/2018 Dated

31/05/2018

Consent Order No.1805212153222Proceedings No;

F.0616CUD/OS/DEE/TNPCB/CUD/A/2018 Dated

31/05/2018

Surrender the existing Products& received the consent forFormulation of Pesticide.

2 Isoprothiolane 40% EC 30.0 T/M3 Acetamiprid 20% SP 30.0 T/M

4 Imidacloprid 17.8% SL

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In addition to the existing facilities at plot no C-10, COPL procured additional adjacent lands

(Plot no. C-9 &C-11) to increase its efficiency and to be more compliant for the

manufacturing of Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical products. Till date, COPL has not

done any commercial production.

COPL applied for Consent for pesticide formulations and the company received the consent

from TNPCB (consent order no. for Air 1805212153222 & consent order no. for Water

1805112153222 dt.31/05/2018 valid till March 31, 2020).

1.2 Categorization:

Now, COPL proposes to manufacture Specialty Chemicals (3 nos, 70 TPM) and

Agrochemical products (55 nos, 1405 TPM) with total production capacity of 1475 T/Month

at Plot no. C9, C-10 & C-11, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikkadu Village & Panchayat,

Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore Dt, Tamilnadu. However, Initially COPL will manufacture 25% of

the total capacity of production. The proposed products detail is provided in Table 1-3.

Since Cuddalore is a critically polluted area (CEPI index 70.12 in 2016 & 77.45, Dec 2009)

(Annexure 4(b)), so as per the MOEF&CC EIA Notification 2006, the project has been

Categorized as ‘A’ and termed under Shedule 5 (f) Synthetic Organic Chemicals and 5(b) -

Pesticides industry and pesticide specific intermediates (Excluding Formulations) as per the

EIA Notification 2006 and its Amendments requiring EIA studies of the project. The facility

requires prior Environmental Clearance from MOEF&CC before commencing onsite

activities.

Public hearing exemption is requested in this project with the events/justificationsgiven below:

Standard TOR isssued reg [IA/TN/IND2/72006/2018, IA-J-11011/5/2018-IA-II(I)], dated

11th Feb, 2018, for the earlier application with Public consultation.

Online Request for Amendment of TOR Vide F.No.[IA/TN/IND2/72006/2018, IA-J-11011/5/2018-IA-II(I), dated 11th Feb, 2018 on MoEF&CC Portal were made for waiverof public consultation.

Amendment matter was placed in 36th Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) Meeting

held on 24-26 APRIL 2018 via agenda no. 36.6.10. The Committee, after deliberations,

referred to the Ministry’s OM dated 10th December, 2014 providing exemption from

public hearing to the projects/activities located within the industrial estates/parks which

were notified prior to 14th September, 2006 i.e. the EIA Notification, 2006 coming into

force, and recommended to amend the TOR. A Tor amendment minute for PH

exemption is given in Annexure 26.

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We have Withdrawn our Proposal submitted F.No.[IA/TN/IND2/72006/2018, IA-J-

11011/5/2018-IA-II(I) dated 11th Feb,2018. Due to the requirement of additional

Infrastructure & additional land, the proposal was withdrawn.

New Submission of online information in the prescribed format (Form-1) along with a

Pre-feasibility Report with increased Project cost & addition of new land alloted from

SIPCOT. (New Application was submitted with addition of Plot No. C-9.)

New Standard TOR isssued Vide F.No.[IA/TN/IND2/75539/2018, IA-J-11011/207/2018-

IA-II(I), dated 27th July, 2018. The Standard TOR was issued for the purpose of

preparing environment impact assessment report and environment management plan

for obtaining prior environment clearance with public consultation.

Request letter for Amendment of TOR Vide F.No.[IA/TN/IND2/75539/2018, IA-J-

11011/207/2018-IA-II(I), dated 27th July, 2018. Requesting waiver of Public

Consultation in the TOR was filed since the Company is situtated in the SIPCOT

Industrial Area, Kudikadu Village, which has been declared as an Industrial Zone by the

Government of Tamil Nadu.

The processes of products are new and best in technology. To achieve this, the company

will be adopting modern machineries, equipments and process technologies, with emphasis

on waste minimization techniques.

Table 1-3 Proposed Products and their Capacities

S. No. Products Name Quantity (TPM)

Speciality Chemical1 Para chloro benzyl cyanide 20.002 Pyrazole 20.003 Metaphenoxy Benzaldehyde (MPB 30.00

Fungicides4 Thiophanate Methyl 50.005 Hexaconazole 30.006 Propiconazole 30.007 Difenoconazole 15.008 Tricyclazole 50.009 Carbendazim 50.0010 Cyproconazole 30.0011 Trifloxystrobin 20.0012 Cymoxanil 20.0013 Pyraclostrobin 20.0014 Metalaxil 20.0015 Tebuconazole 20.00

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16 Boscalid 20.0017 Picoxystrobin 20.0018 Thifluzamide 20.00

Herbicides19 Pretilachlor 50.0020 Glyphosate 50.0021 Clodinafop-propargyl 20,0022 Bispyribac-Sodium 20.0023 Quizalofop 20.0024 Propaquizafop 20.0025 Mesotrione 20.0026 Fluroxypyr 20.0027 Imazamox 30.0028 Pinoxaden 30.0029 Ametryn 30.0030 Tembotrione 20.0031 Topramezone 20.0032 Halosulfuron 20.0033 Penoxsulam 20.0034 Flucetosulfuron 20.0035 Pendimethalin 30.0036 Chlorimuron 20.0037 Nicosulfuron 20.0038 Metsulfuron 20.00

Insecticides39 Dichlorvos (DDVP) 50.0040 Acephate 30.0041 Diafenthiuron 30.0042 Imidacloprid 30.0043 Buprofezin 30.0044 Thiamethoxam 30.0045 Cypermethrin 30.0046 Alpha cypermethrin 20.0047 Fipronil 20.0048 Acetamiprid 30.0049 Propargite 30.0050 Indoxacarb 20.0051 Dinotefuran 20.0052 Flonicamid 20.0053 Etoxazold 20.0054 Metaflumizone 20.0055 Spiromesifen 20.0056 Spirotetramat 20.0057 Chlorantraniliprole 20.0058 Sulfoxaflor 20.00

TOTAL 1475.00

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Note: The manufacturing facility has already obtained CTO for the manufacture of pesticideformulationsfor 120 TPM via consent order no. given below:For Water: 1805112153222 Dated 31/05/2018,For Air: 1805212153222Dated 31/05/2018)

The products categories are Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical products. The total land

area is 4.46 Acres (18051.03 Sq.mt), C-9: 1.83 Acres (7405.74 Sq.mt), C-10: 1.40 acres

(5667.66 Sq.mt) & C-11: 1.23 acres (4977.63 Sq.mt).

1.3 Information about the Project Proponent

M/s. Crimsun Organics Private Limited (COPL) is a new company established by first

generation technocrats, for the Manufacturing of Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical

Products with a view to supply quality products at an affordable cost. To synergize the

marketing capability, the promoter directors made partnership with M/s. Parijat Industries

India Pvt. Ltd., who is one of the well reputed globally recognized pesticide formulators.

The manufacturing site and registered office of COPL are located at Plot No. C-9, C-10 and

C-11, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk and District, Tamil

Nadu - 607005.

Environmental protection, safety in operation and community development are the core

values of the company. The company will implement zero liquid discharge concept and

comply with all the environmental laws. The industry will develop and maintain Greenbelt as

per MoEF&CC and CPCB guidelines (PROBES/75/1999-2000, published in Mar 2000).

Project overview is provided in Table 1-4.

Table 1-4: Project overview

Description Proposal

Products & Capacity

Specialty Chemicals (3 nos, 70 TPM) and Agrochemical products (55 nos,1405 TPM).Total 58 products and Capacity 1475 TPM.However; Initially COPL willmanufacture 25% of the total capacity of production.Note: Over and above, the pesticide formulation capacity will be 120 TPM

Water consumption

Operation Phase:Total Water Requirement: 344.5 KLD.Fresh water: 151.01 KLD,Treated Water: 193.49 KLD

Construction phaseFresh water requirement: 50 KLD

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Source: SIPCOT.Water supply agreement (Ref: Annexure 5).

Sewage (KLD) 18

Ind. effluent generation (KLD) 87.57

STP Capacity (KLD) 20

ETP Capacity (KLD) 100

MEE Capacity (KLD) 70

Power Requirement(kVA) (TANGEDCO) 2000

DG (kVA) 2 Nos.x 500 kVA

Boiler(TPH)

1 No. x 3 (Furnace oil Fired)1 No. x10 (Coal Fired Boiler)

Diesel Requirements based 42hr/month operationSource: Local Vendor

Approx. 4000 Litres/Month

Boiler Fuel-Furnace oilSource: Local Vendor

5 KLD

Coal Fired Boiler FuelSource: Imported coal throughChennai Port

32 TPD

Manpower 250 nos.

Project cost(estimate) 30.6 Crores

1.4 Purpose and Status of the Report

This proposal is to obtain EC for the products details provided in Chapter 1, Section 1.2,Table 1-3

The project site is located within the SIPCOT Industrial Complex of Tamil Nadu government.

Since Cuddalore is a critically polluted area (CEPI index 70.12 in 2016 & 77.45, Dec 2009),

so as per the MOEF&CC EIA Notification 2006 the project has been Categorized as ‘A’ and

termed under Shedule 5 (f) Synthetic Organic Chemicalsand 5(b)- Pesticides industry and

pesticide specific intermediates (Excluding Formulations) as per the EIA Notification 2006

and its Amendments requiring EIA studies of the project. The facility requires prior

Environmental Clearance from MoEF&CC before commencing onsite activities.

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The application along with relevant project documents was submitted online to MoEF&CC,

on 23rd Jun 2018 (proposal number IA/TN/IND2/75539/2018). Based on the information

furnished MoEF&CC (Industry-2) had issued the Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparing

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report vide F. No. IA-J-11011/207/2018-IA-II(I)

dated 27th July 2018. Various correspondence were made with MoEF&CC details of which

can be seen in Table 1.5

Table 1-5 Correspondence with MoEF&CC

Date Event Remarks

02-01-2018Submission of online information in theprescribed format (Form-1) along with aPre-feasibility Report.

Form 1 filed with the details whichare as follows:M/s. Crimsun Organics PrivateLimited.Plot No. C-10 & C-11, SIPCOTIndustrial Complex, KudikaduVillage Cuddalore Taluk and Dt-607005. Tamil Nadu.“Proposed Manufacturing ofSpecialty Chemicals and AgroChemical Products”

11-02-2018

Standard TOR isssued reg[IA/TN/IND2/72006/2018, IA-J-11011/5/2018-IA-II(I)], dated 11th Feb,2018

The Standard TOR was issued forthe purpose of preparingenvironment impact assessmentreport and environmentmanagement plan for obtainingprior environment clearance withpublic consultation.

15-03-2018

Online Request for Amendment of TORVide F.No.[IA/TN/IND2/72006/2018, IA-J-11011/5/2018-IA-II(I), dated 11th Feb,2018 on MoEF&CC Portal were made

Waiver of Public Consultation in theTOR was filed since the proponentis situtated in the SIPCOT IndustrialArea, Kudikadu Village, which hasbeen declared as an IndustrialZone by the Government of TamilNadu.

26-04-2018

Amendment matter was placed in 36thExpert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2) Meeting held on 24-26 APRIL 2018via agenda no. 36.6.10

The Committee, after deliberations,referred to the Ministry’s OM dated10th December, 2014 providingexemption from public hearing tothe projects/activities located withinthe industrial estates/parks whichwere notified prior to 14thSeptember, 2006 i.e. the EIANotification, 2006 coming intoforce, and recommended to amendthe TOR.

The Committee further opined thatall such proposals need to beconsidered on similar lines withoutreferring the matter to the EAC.

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01-06-2018

Withdrawal of the Proposal submittedagainst with Standard TOR was issuedF.No.[IA/TN/IND2/72006/2018, IA-J-11011/5/2018-IA-II(I) dated 11thFeb,2018

Due to the requirement ofadditional Infrastructure &additional land, the proposal waswithdrawn

23-06-2018

New Submission of online informationin the prescribed format (Form-1) alongwith a Pre-feasibility Report withincreased Project cost & addition ofnew land allocted from SIPCOT

New Application was submittedwith addition of Plot No. C-9 andrevisedproject cost was envisaged

27-07-2018

Standard TOR isssued VideF.No.[IA/TN/IND2/75539/2018, IA-J-11011/207/2018-IA-II(I), dated 27thJuly, 2018

The Standard TOR was issued forthe purpose of preparingenvironment impact assessmentreport and environmentmanagement plan for obtainingprior environment clearance withpublic consultation.

27-07-2018

Request letter for Amendment of TORVide F.No.[IA/TN/IND2/75539/2018, IA-J-11011/207/2018-IA-II(I), dated 27thJuly, 2018

Waiver of Public Consultation in theTOR was filed since the Companyis situtated in the SIPCOT IndustrialArea, Kudikadu Village, which hasbeen declared as an IndustrialZone by the Government of TamilNadu.

29-08-2018

Request letter for Amendment of TORVide F.No.[IA/TN/IND2/75539/2018, IA-J-11011/207/2018-IA-II(I), dated 27thJuly, 2018

1. Inclusion of 5(f) sector:Synthetic organics chemicalIndustry since it has beenmissed out in the latest ToRissued.

2. Inclusion of C-9 in the addresswhich is missed out in thelatest ToR issued.

1.5 Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of the Project & Its Importanceto the Country, Region

1.5.1 Location of the Project Site

The project site is situated at Plot. No: C-9, C-10 & C-11, SIPCOT Industrial Complex,

Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk and Dt, Tamil Nadu -607005. C-9 centre coordinates is

11°40'50.77"N; 79°45'22.61"E, C-10 centre coordinates is 11°40'48.51"N; 79°45'20.38"E

and C-11 centre coordinates is 11°40'44.26"N; 79°45'19.13"E. The site boundary corners’

coordinates are given in Table 1-6. The location of the project site is appended in Figure1-1.The site does not fall within the CRZ area.

The site is located ≃ 6.94 Km from Cuddalore Town which is NNE from the site and it is 480

m, E from National Highway connecting Chennai to Nagapattinam (NH-32) and

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approximately 1.77 km, E from National highway (NH-532) connecting Mettupalayam and

Cuddalore.

Figure 1-1 Satellite Image showing demarcated Project Site

Table 1-6 Site co-ordinates (Lat-Long)

CornerPoint C-9 Site Co-ordinates C-10 Site Co-ordinates C-11 Site Co-ordinates

1 11° 40.845'N; 79° 45.339'E 11°40'50.75"N; 79°45'20.45"E 11°40'45.70"N; 79°45'18.47"E2 11° 40.867'N; 79° 45.346'E 11°40'50.30"N; 79°45'21.76"E 11°40'44.90"N; 79°45'20.88"E3 11° 40.859'N; 79° 45.372'E 11°40'46.52"N; 79°45'20.54"E 11°40'42.77"N; 79°45'19.80"E4 11° 40.885'N; 79° 45.368'E 11°40'46.80"N; 79°45'18.94"E 11°40'43.46"N; 79°45'17.68"E5 11° 40.885'N; 79° 45.390'E6 11° 40.872'N; 79° 45.410'E7 11° 40.857'N; 79° 45.408'E8 11° 40.832'N; 79° 45.377'E9 11° 40.839'N; 79° 45.361'E10 11° 40.845'N; 79° 45.339'E

This Industrial land has been allotted by SIPCOT & is used for Industrial purpose only. The

land document is enclosed as Annexure 1. Tamil Nadu Govt. Order for SIPCOT is a

declared industrial area is enclosed as Annexure 4(a). The administrative map of project

study area is provided in Figure 1-2.

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Figure 1-2 Administrative map of project study area

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The salient features of the project site are represented in the following Table 1-7.

Table 1-7 Site Salient Features

S. No. Particulars Details

1 Plant site center coordinateC-9: 11°40'50.77"N; 79°45'22.61"EC-10: 11°40'48.51"N; 79°45'20.38"EC-11: 11°40'44.26"N; 79°45'19.13"E

2 Temperature Max. Temp: 37°CMin. Temp: 20.3°C

3 Elevation above Mean Sea Level(MSL) 20 ft

4 Present land use Industrial area

5 Nearest Highway

Chennai to Nagapattinam (NH-32), ≃480m, W&Mettupalayam and Cuddalore (NH-532), ≃1.77km, W.

6 Nearest railway Station Cuddalore Port Jn. –≃ 4.09 km, NNE

7 Nearest Airport Puducherry (Pondicherry) Airport - ≃ 32.12 km,NNE

8 Nearest village Kudikadu Village –≃ 350 m, NNEEchankadu Village≃ 220 m, SSW

9 Nearest town Cuddalore old town -≃ 4.56 Km, NNE10 Nearest major city Puducherry (Pondicherry) ≃ 28 Km, NNE11 Nearest river Uppanar River≃ 0.45 km, E.

12 Type of soil Sandy CoastalAlluvium

1.5.2 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country and Region

India with its large talented manpower, cost effective chemical synthesis, excellent legal &

financial framework is emerging as a reliable sourcing destination of Specialty Chemicals

and Agrochemical products.

The project is benefitted to fulfill domestic and exports requirements for the manufacturing of

various Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical products without affecting environmental

conditions of the area.

There will be very good opportunity of employment generation for qualified manpower &

unqualified workers directly for 175 nos. and indirectly for 75 nos. due to the proposed

project.

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1.5.3 Export possibility

India being the second most populated country in the world and is poised to become No.1

within 10 years needs solid supply of food grain. The biggest challenge is how to increase

the food grains production with declining farmlands. The pressure is to decrease the crop

losses due to pest attacks.

The Indian crop protection market was estimated at 4 billion $ in 2012 is to touch 6.8 billion $

in the coming years. A steady growth both in the export market and domestic market drives

for more and more capacity addition.

As the overall annual growth rate of Agrochemical market is about 10%, there is going to be

a gap between production and demand.

Crimsun Organics Private Limited (COPL) has strong backing of highly experienced

technocrats and marketing groups, it expects to establish quickly the production facility with

quality products with advanced environment friendly, safe and efficient technologies.

1.6 EIA Study

M/s. Crimsun Organics Private Limited (COPL), as a part of the compliance to the regulatory

requirement i.e., to obtain Environmental Clearance from MoEF&CC, has appointed

Environmental Consultants who is accredited by National Accreditation Board for Education

and Training (NABET)-Quality Council of India (QCI), New Delhi.

The work of undertaking field studies and preparation of Form- 1, PFR, EIA/EMP report

under A category, has been assigned to Hubert Enviro Care Systems (P) Ltd. by the project

proponent. Hubert Enviro Care Systems (P) Ltd in association with M/s. Eco Chem Sales

&Service has been prepared this EIA report. Hubert Enviro Care Systems (P) Ltd& Eco

Chem Sales & Serives are been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for

Education & Training (NABET), Quality Council of India for Synthetic Organic Chemicals

Industry (Dyes & dye Intermediates; bulk drugs and intermediates excluding drug

formulations; synthetic rubbers; basic organic chemicals, other synthetic organic chemicals

and chemical intermediates) of Schedule 5 (f) by Hubert Enviro Care Systems (P) Ltd its

Accreditation Committee meeting held on Nov. 03, 2017 and Certificate No.

NABET/EIA/1619/RA0083, valid till Oct. 13, 2019.

Pesticides industry and pesticide specific intermediates (Excluding Formulations) of

Schedule 5(b) by Eco Chem Sales & Service vide its certificate No.

NABET/EIA/1720/RA051, Valid till 03-02-2020.

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1.7 EIA Cost

EIA study was undertaken for an amount of Rs 11.5 Lakhs plus base line monitoring works

for 4.5 lakhs only.

1.8 Scope of the study

The scope of the work mentioned includes an assessment study of proposed Specialty

Chemicals and Agrochemical Chemical products manufacturing unit and their impact on the

region. This study puts forward the most effective ways to protect the environment from

increasing pollution caused by the burgeoning industrial development and recommendations

for environmental-friendly development initiatives in the region.

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact,

whether positive or negative, that a proposed project may have on the environment, together

consisting of the natural, social and economic aspects, i.e., aiming at “Sustainable

Development” due to the project activities.

This EIA report presents the existing baseline scenario and the assessment and evaluation

of the environmental impacts that may rise during the construction and operational phases of

the project. This report also highlights the Environmental Monitoring Program during the

construction and operation phases of the project and the post project monitoring program. In

terms of the EIA Notification of the MoEF&CC dated 14thSeptember 2006 and subsequent

amendments, the generic structure of the EIA document will be as under:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introductory information is presented in this Chapter. The introduction chapter provides

background to the project, project proponent and describes the objective of this document.

The purpose and organization of the report is also presented in this chapter.

Chapter 2: Project Description

This Chapter includes Project Description and Infrastructure Facilities delineating all the

industrial and environmental aspect of the industry of COPL construction and operation

phase’s activities as well as process details of proposed products.

Chapter 3: Description of Baseline Environment

This Chapter provides baseline environmental status of Environmental Components

(Primary data) delineating meteorological details of the project site and surrounding area.

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Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures

This Chapter presents the analysis of impacts on the environmental and social aspects of

the project as a result of establishment of plan and thereby suggesting the mitigation

measures.

Chapter 5: Analysis of Alternatives (Technology and Sites)

This chapter includes the justification for the selection of the project site from Environmental

point of view as well as from economic point of view so that the technology will be affordable

to the member units of the industrial area.

Chapter 6: Environmental Monitoring Program

This chapter will include the technical aspects of monitoring, the effectiveness of mitigation

measures which will include the measurement methodologies, frequency, location, data

analysis, reporting schedules etc.,

Chapter 7: Additional Studies

This chapter will detail about the Public Consultation sought regarding the project (if

applicable). It will also identify the risks of the Project in relation to the general public and the

surrounding environment during construction and operation phases of the plant and thereby

presents Disaster Management Plan. Social impact assessment and R&R action plans.

Chapter 8: Project Benefits

This chapter deals with improvement in physical and social infrastructures, employment

potential and other tangible benefits.

Chapter 9: Cost Benefit Analysis

Not Recommended during Scoping stage.

Chapter 10: Environmental Management Plan

This is the key Chapter of the report and presents the mitigation plan, covers the institutional

and monitoring requirements to implement environmental mitigation measures and to assess

their adequacy during project implementation.

Chapter 11: Summary and Conclusion

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This chapter summarizes the information given in Chapters in this EIA/EMP report and the

conclusion based on the environmental study, impact identification, mitigation measures and

the environmental management plan.

Chapter 12: Disclosure of the Consultant Engaged

Names of consultants engaged in the preparation of the EIA/EMP report along with their

brief resume and nature of Consultancy rendered are included in this Chapter.

1.9 Objectives of the Study

To ensure environmental considerations are explicitly addressed and

incorporated into the development decision-making process.

To anticipate and avoid, minimize or off set the adverse significant biophysical,

social and other relevant effects of the above project proposal.

To protect the productivity and capacity of natural systems and the ecological

processes which maintain their respective functions

To promote development that is sustainable and optimizes resource use as well

as management opportunities.

To fully recognize the scope and requirements of the TOR and comply with the

same.

The major objective of this study is to prepare a detailed Environmental Impact

Assessment Study within the study area i.e 10 km radius from the project.

1.10 Methodology adopted for the Study

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact,

whether positive or negative, that a proposed project may have on the environment, together

consisting of the natural, social and economic aspects, i.e., aiming at “Sustainable

Development” due to the project activities.

1.11 Applicable Regulatory Framework

The EIA process followed for this EIA report is composed of the following stages:

1. Study of project information.

2. Screening & Scoping.

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3. Environmental pre-feasibility study & application for approval of TOR.

4. Collection of detailed project management plan/report.

5. Baseline data collection.

6. Impact identification, Prediction & Evaluation.

7. Mitigation measures & delineation of EMP.

8. Risk assessment and safety & disaster management plan.

9. Review & finalization of EIA Report based on the TOR requirements.

10. Submission of EIA report for implementation of mitigation measures & EMP aswell as necessary clearances from relevant Authority.

The following Acts and Rules are applicable to the proposed project:

The details of Acts and Rules with applicability to the proposed project are given in table

below

Table 1-8 Applicable Acts and Rules

S.No Act and Rulesapplicable Purpose Objective Applicability

1.EIA Notification2006 and itsamendments.

New projects,Expansionmodernization,change in productmix of the existingproject

Protection andImprovement ofthe Environment

As the proposal is fornew project scheduledunder category 5(f) &5(b),Environmentalclearance from Ministryof Environment, Forest& Climate Change isapplicable.

2.

The Manufacture,Storage andImport ofHazardousChemicals Rules,1989 and itsamendments

Handling ofHazardousChemicals

Regulate themanufacture,storage and importof HazardousChemicals

Preparation/ update ofOn-site EmergencyPreparedness Plan andsubmission to Factoryinspectorate.

Preparation/ update ofSafety Report andsubmit to Factoryinspectorate.

Preparation of MaterialSafety Data Sheet.

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3.

The Water(Prevention andControl ofPollution) Act,1974 and itsamendments.

New projects,Expansionmodernization,change of productmix of the existingproject, Existingplants

Prevention, controland abatement ofwater pollution

Consent to Establishand Consent toOperate from StatePollution Control Boardto be obtained forexpansion and newproduct

4.

The Air(Prevention andControl ofPollution) Act,1981 and itsamendments.

New projects,Expansion/modernization,change of productmix of the existingproject, Existingindustries

Prevention, controland abatement ofair pollution

Consent to Establishand Consent toOperate from StatePollution Control Boardto be obtained forexpansion and newproduct

5.

The Hazardousand other waste(Management,Handling andTransboundaryMovement Rules)2016 and itsamendments.

Management,Handling andTransboundaryMovement ofHazardous waste

Prevention,Control andabatement ofpollution

Hazardous wasteAuthorization fromState Pollution ControlBoard to be obtained

6.The solid WasteManagementRules, 2016

Management of solid(non-harzadous)waste as per theprovisions of the Rule

Prevention controland resourceconservation

Solid wasteauthorization fromSPCB. Propercollection, segregationand disposal as perRules

7.

TheEnvironmental(Protection)Act,1986 and itsAmendments

New projects,Expansion/modernization change ofproduct mix of theexisting project,Existing industries

Protection andImprovement ofthe Environment

EnvironmentalStandards as specifiedare to be complied.

Submission ofEnvironment Statementon yearly basis toTNPCB

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8.

The NoisePollution(Regulation andControl) Rules,2000


To protect theworkers and publicfrom noise relatedproblems

Noise control measure.

Comply with Noisestandards and submission ofmonthly report to TNPCB

9.The Factories Act1948 and itsamendments.


Control ofworkplaceenvironment, andproviding for goodhealth and safetyof workers

Factory License fromFactory inspectorate.

10. The ExplosiveAct, 1884


Production,Storage andimport of explosivesubstance in andaround the projectand provides theregulations for thesafety andenvironmentalmeasures

Safety measures have to becompiled for the storage ofchemicals in the plant as perPESO guidelines.

11. The Indian BoilerAct, 1923


Boiler act containthe law related toregistration andinspection ofsteam boiler

The Act is applicable to allBoiler (Water tube and firetube boilers)

12. The Central MotorVehicle Act, 1988


Check thepollution load ofvehicles inside theplant

Adequate environmentalmeasures are put in place tocheck the vehicularemissions.

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CHAPTER – 2PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Type of Project

M/s Crimsun Organics Private Limited (COPL) located at Plot No. C-9, C-10 and C-11,

SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk and District, Tamil Nadu -

607005, proposes to manufacture “Specialty Chemicals & Agro Chemical products”.

2.2 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country and/Region

Pesticide usage has become essential in order to maximize agricultural produce and reduce

public health pestilence. The rapid changes in cropping patterns, increased fertilization and

adoption of programs for high yielding varieties have all contributed to increased use of

pesticides. Further, pest problems keep on changing with the changing environment.


financial framework is emerging as a reliable Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical

products.

The project is committed to fulfill domestic and exports requirements of various Specialty

Chemicals and Agrochemical products without affecting the environmental conditions of the

area.

Implementaiton of the project will help reducing imports, increasing exports in addition to

meeting our domestic demands with the quality and cost-effective molecules.



project.

2.3 Site Location


Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk and Dt, Tamil Nadu -607005. C-9 centre coordinates is

11°40'50.77"N; 79°45'22.61"E, C-10 centre coordinates is 11°40'48.51"N; 79°45'20.38"E

and C-11 centre coordinates is 11°40'44.26"N; 79°45'19.13"E.

The site is located ≃ 6.94 Km, NNE away from Cuddalore Town and it is 480m, E from

National Highway connecting Chennai and Nagapattinam (NH-32) and approximately 1.77

km, E from National highway (NH-532) connecting Mettupalayam and Cuddalore.

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The satellite image showing the project site location is shown in Figure 2-1. The Satellite

Image of Environmental Sensitive Area with Distances within 15 Km radius is appended in

the Figure 2-2. The Google satellite imageries covering 10 Km, 5 km &1 km radius around

the project area are appended in Figure 2-3 to 2-5 respectively. The satellite view of project

site is provided in Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-1 Satellite Image showing demarcated Project Site

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Figure 2-2 Satellite Image of Environmental Sensitive Area with Distanceswithin 15kmRadius

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Figure 2-3 Google Imagery of Project Site 10 km radius

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Figure 2-4Google Imagery of Project Site 5 km radius

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Figure 2-5 Google Imagery 1 km radius

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Figure 2-6 Satellite Imagery of Project Site

2.3.1 Existing Environmental SetupIndustries: The list of existing industries within 10 km radius from the project site is given in

Table 2-1.The site does not fall within the CRZ area.

Table 2-1 List of Industries within 10km Radius from the project site

S. No. Name Distance (km) Direction1 Shasun Pharma Ltd 0.207 NW2 Loyal Super Fabrics 0.103 N3 Morgan Industries 0.345 NNE4 Asian Paints 0.151 W5 DFE Pharma India LLP 0.03 W6 Kawman Pharma 0.307 WNW7 Tanfac Industries Ltd 1.07 N8 Clariant Chemicals Ltd 0.96 NNW9 RK Exports Processing 1.26 NNW

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10 Vivin Tex 1.331 NNE11 Panda Bio Protiens 1.45 NNE12 REO Engineering Enterprises 1.09 NNW13 Hemalatha Hitech Industries 2.06 N14 JK Steel Industries 3.74 NNE15 Sunpack Machinaries 8.02 N16 Awards Fibreglass Industries 9.60 NNE17 Spic 0.76 SSW18 Pioneer Jellica India (P) Ltd 2.91 SSW19 Golden Fish Oil Company 3.14 SSW20 Sanmar Ltd 3.87 SSW21 Covestro India (P) 4.27 SSW22 Allied Silica Ltd 4.77 SW23 Jain Mineral Water Unit 6.05 NW24 Aria Chemicals Pvt 5.02 SW25 Nagarjuna Oil Refinery 8.34 S26 NOCl 9.60 S

Nearest Human Settlement: The details of nearest human settlement from the project Site

is provided in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2 Nearest Human Settlement

S.No Villages Distance inkm Direction Population

(Census 2011)1 Annavalli 2.8 WSW 57812 Cuddalore Port 3.2 NW 79113 Karaikkadu 1.3 WNW 62774 Kudikkadu 0.5 N 48395 Pachchyankuppam 1.8 NNW 78576 Ponnaiyankuppam 2.5 NNW 19857 Sembankuppam 3.2 SW 30428 Echankadu 0.2 SSW NA

2.4 Cost of the Project and Time Schedule for CompletionCOPL proposes to manufacture Specialty Chemicals (3 nos, 70 TPM) and Agrochemical

products (55 nos, 1405 TPM). Total 58 nos of products with capacity of 1475 TPM. However,

Initially COPL will manufacture 25% of the total capacity of production. The proposed

products detail is provided in Chapter 2, Section 2.5 and

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Table 2-5 .

The total capital investment on the project is INR 30.6 Crores and break up of cost details

are detailed in Table 2-3.

Table 2-3 Capital Investment on the Project

S. No. Cost INR (Crores)1 Land 2.402 Building 4.603 Plant and Machineries 19.004 Implementation of Environmental Managemental Plan 4.00

TOTAL 30.00Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) 0.60

GRAND TOTAL 30.60

The time schedule for completion of the proposed project is given in the following Table 2-4.

Table 2-4 Time schedule for completion of the proposed project

Particulars Time scheduleApproval 2018Civil works 6 MonthsErection & installation of machinery 4 MonthsCompletion 2019

2.5 Technology & Process Description

2.5.1 Process Description

This section deals with raw materials requirement, process, material balance and solvent

recovery etc. Detailed Process Description, chemical reaction, process flow diagram and the

material balance are provided in Annexure 10.

2.5.2 Products with capacities for the proposed project

COPL proposes to manufacture Specialty Chemicals (3 nos, 70 TPM) and Agrochemical

products (55 nos, 1405 TPM) total 58 no’s of products with capacity of 1475 TPM. However,

Initially COPL will manufacture 25% of the total capacity of production of the proposed

products details are provided in

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Table 2-5.(Product quantity produced will be less for any product in any month of the calendar year

and is seasonal based on demand)

This is a new proposal for obtaining EC. CTE and CTO will be obtained from TNPCB before

commencing the project activity.

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Table 2-5 Proposed Products and their Capacity

S. No. Products Name Quantity (TPM)

Speciality Chemicals ( 5 f )1 Para chloro benzyl cyanide 20.002 Pyrazole 20.003 Metaphenoxy Benzaldehyde (MPB) 30.00

Fungicides ( 5 b )4 Thiophanate Methyl 50.005 Hexaconazole 30.006 Propiconazole 30.007 Difenoconazole 15.008 Tricyclazole 50.009 Carbendazim 50.0010 Cyproconazole 30.0011 Trifloxystrobin 20.0012 Cymoxanil 20.0013 Pyraclostrobin 20.0014 Metalaxil 20.0015 Tebuconazole 20.0016 Boscalid 20.0017 Picoxystrobin 20.0018 Thifluzamide 20.00

Herbicides19 Pretilachlor 50.0020 Glyphosate 50.0021 Clodinafop-propargyl 20,0022 Bispyribac-Sodium 20.0023 Quizalofop 20.0024 Propaquizafop 20.0025 Mesotrione 20.0026 Fluroxypyr 20.0027 Imazamox 30.0028 Pinoxaden 30.0029 Ametryn 30.0030 Tembotrione 20.0031 Topramezone 20.0032 Halosulfuron 20.0033 Penoxsulam 20.0034 Flucetosulfuron 20.0035 Pendimethalin 30.0036 Chlorimuron 20.0037 Nicosulfuron 20.0038 Metsulfuron 20.00

Insecticides39 Dichlor vos (DDVP) 50.0040 Acephate 30.0041 Diafenthiuron 30.0042 Imidacloprid 30.0043 Buprofezin 30.00

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44 Thiamethoxam 30.0045 Cypermethrin 30.0046 Alpha cypermethrin 20.0047 Fipronil 20.0048 Acetamiprid 30.0049 Propargite 30.0050 Indoxacarb 20.0051 Dinotefuron 20.0052 Flonicamid 20.0053 Etoxazold 20.0054 Metaflumizone 20.0055 Spiromesifen 20.0056 Spirotetramat 20.0057 Chlorantraniliprole 20.0058 Sulfoxaflor 20.00

Total 1475.00

Product quantity produced will be less for any product in any month of the calendar year andis seasonal based on demand.

Note: The manufacturing facility has already obtained CTO for the manufacture of pesticideformulations for 120 TPM via consent order no. given below:

For Water: 1805112153222 Dated 31/05/2018,For Air: 1805212153222Dated 31/05/2018)

2.5.3 Process Schematic Representation

The general activity of the project is shown in Figure 2-7.

Receive Raw Materials ( RM)

Raw Material Charging in Reactor for Reaction

Work up (Distillation, Separation, Filtration etc)

Material isolation by Distillation, Crytallysation & Drying

Testing, approval and Packing of Finished Goods/Products

Testing & approval of RM

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Figure 2-7 General Activity of the Project

The manufacturing process for proposed products is described with stoichiometric equation,

material balance and process flow charts in Annexure 10. Product MSDS is provided in

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2.5.4 List of Raw materials required and their source along with mode oftransportation

The list of raw material for the proposed products is provided in


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Table 2-6.

Raw material quantity required will be less for any raw material in any month of the calendar

year and is seasonal based on product demand.

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Table 2-6 Raw Materials Requirement, Source & Mode of Transportation

SL.NO. RAW MATERIAL

QUANITYREQUIRED

(Max)ORIGIN

MODE OFTRANSPORT(MT/Month)

1 Parachlorotoluene (PCT) 26.16 China By Sea and Road2 Chlorine 42.11 India By Road3 Benzyltriethylammonium chloride (PTC) 1.5 India By Road

4 Sodium Cyanide 11.61India & South

Korea By Sea and Road5 2,6-Dichloro-4-trifluoromethylaniline 15.08 China By Sea and Road6 Acetic Acid 40 India By Road7 Sulfuric Acid 50.45 India By Road8 Sodium Nitrite 12.5 India By Road9 Ethyl dicyanopropionate 10 China By Sea and Road

10 Dichloroethane 30.20 India By Road11 Ammonia 25% 160 India By Road12 Benzaldehyde 21.45 India By Road13 Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride (AlCl3) 35.04 India By Road14 Bromine 37.22 Israel By Sea and Road15 MEG (ETHYLENE GLYCOL) 16.8 India By Road16 Paratoluenesulphonic Acid 20.62 India By Road17 Phenol 18.24 India By Road18 Cuprous Chloride 0.45 India By Road19 Toluene 73.8 India By Road20 Sodium Thiocyanate 28.25 China By Sea and Road21 Methyl chloroformate 71.87 China By Sea and Road22 Orthophenylenediamine (OPDA) 47.75 China By Sea and Road

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23 2,4-Dichlorovalerophenone 25.95 China By Sea and Road24 Dimethylsulphate 61.68 India By Road25 Potassium Hydroxide 43.43 India By Road26 Dimethylformamide (DMF) 23.23 India By Road27 1,2,4-Triazole 29.20 Europe By Sea and Road28 Dimethylsulphide (DMS) 15.8 India By Road29 Potassium Carbonate 130.61 India By Road30 Methanol 49.12 India By Road31 Cyclohexane 6.0 India By Road32 2,4-Dichloroacetophenone 22.05 China By Sea and Road33 Pentan-1,2-diol 12.6 Germany By Sea and Road34 Dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO) 12.88 India By Road35 4-Chlorophenoxy-2’-chloroacetophenone 15.10 China By Sea and Road36 IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) 4 India By Road37 Propan-1,2-diol 6.84 China By Sea and Road38 2-Hydrazino-4-methylbenzothiazole 48.9 China By Sea and Road39 Formic Acid (85%) 12.5 India By Road40 Sodium bicarbonate 11.47 India By Road41 Xylene 10 India By Road42 Calcium Cyanamide (50%) 51.1 China By Sea and Road43 Conc. HCl (30%) 60.08 India By Road44 4-Chloro-2’-cyclopropylpropiophenone 15.86 China By Sea and Road45 3-Trifluoromethylacetophenone 10.48 China By Sea and Road46 Sodium methoxide 51.65 Germany By Sea and Road

47Methyl-3-[2-(chloromethyl)phenyl]-3-(methoxyimino)-2-oxopropanoate 12.46 China By Sea and Road

48 1-ethyl - 3-cyanoacetyl urea 17.20 China By Sea and Road49 4 -Chlorophenylhydrazine 9.18 China By Sea and Road

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50 Ethyl acrylate 6.44 China By Sea and Road51 2-Nitrobenzylchloride 9.82 China By Sea and Road52 Dioxane 15.00 China By Sea and Road53 Hydrogen Peroxide (50%) 13.46 India By Road54 Propanol 3.00 India By Road55 methyl 2-(2 6-dimethylanilino) propanoate 17.24 China By Sea and Road56 Methoxy acetyl chloride 10.00 China By Sea and Road57 Sodium carbonate 2.80 India By Road58 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethylpentan-3-one 18.24 China By Sea and Road59 2-Chloropyridine-3-carboxylic acid 9.94 China By Sea and Road60 Thionyl chloride 63.65 India By Road61 Triethylamine 27.71 India By Road62 4’-Chlorobiphenyl-2-amine 17.34 China By Sea and Road63 1,4-Dihydro-2-benzopyran-3-one 10.74 China By Sea and Road64 Trimethoxymethane 8.24 China By Sea and Road65 Tetrahydrofuran (THF) 25.00 India By Road

662-Methyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylicacid 8.40 China By Sea and Road

67 2,6-Dibromo-4-trifluoromethoxyaniline 13.08 China By Sea and Road68 Acetonitrile 31.77 India By Road69 2,6-Diethylaniline 27.95 Europe By Sea and Road70 1-Chloro-2-propoxyethane 22.95 Europe By Sea and Road71 Chloroacetylchloride 20.00 India By Road72 Sodium Hydroxide (98%) 66.63 India By Road73 2,2’-[(Phosphonomethyl)azanediyl]diacetic acid 80.00 China By Sea and Road74 Hydrogenperoxide (50%) 28.80 India By Road75 Vanadyl sulphate 0.05 China By Sea and Road76 Platinum sulphate 0.09 USA By Sea and Road

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77 5-Chloro-2,3-difluoropyridine 15.18 China By Sea and Road78 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-propionic acid 16.32 China By Sea and Road79 Propargyl Chloride (50%) 16.50 India By Road80 Dichloromethane (MDC) 38.25 India By Road81 2-Chloro-4,6-dimethoxypyrimidine 17.16 China By Sea and Road82 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid 7.56 China By Sea and Road83 Chlorobenzene 8.00 India By Road84 Sodium Mercaptide 6.88 USA By Sea and Road85 2,6-Dichloroquinoxaline 10.62 China By Sea and Road86 Ethyl 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propionate 11.80 China By Sea and Road87 Methylisobutylketone (MIBK) 2.00 India By Road88 Lactic Acid 4.50 China By Sea and Road89 Ethylene oxide 2.20 USA By Sea and Road90 Acetone Oxime 3.66 USA By Sea and Road91 Hydroquinone 5.50 India By Road92 4-methylsulfonyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid 17.00 USA By Sea and Road93 Cyclohexane-1,3-dione 7.34 China By Sea and Road94 Acetone cyanohydrin 0.60 India By Road95 4-amino-3 5-dichloro-2 6-difluoropyridine 17.34 India By Road96 Tetrabutylammonium bromide 0.6 USA By Sea and Road97 Monochloroacetic acid 8.42 India By Road

98Dimethyl(2-methoxymethyl)-2,6-difluoropyridine-4-amine 7.05 China By Sea and Road

99 2-Amino-2,3-dimethylbutanamide 17.78 USA By Sea and Road

100Dimethyl 5-(methoxymethyl)-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylate 7.05 China By Sea and Road

101 2-amino-2 3-dimethylbutanamide 17.78 USA By Sea and Road

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1028-(2,6-Diethylphenyl)tetrahydro-7H-pyrazolo[1,2-d][1,4,5]oxadiazepine-7,9-(8H)-dione 28.03 China By Sea and Road

103 Pivaloyl Chloride 13.74 India By Road104 4-Dimethylaminopyridine 0.56 India By Road105 t-Butylmethyl ether 9 India By Road106 Atrazine 45.33 USA By Sea and Road107 Sodium Methylmercaptan 51.45 India By Road

1082-Methyl-3-(4,5-dihydroisoxazol-3-yl)-4-methanesulfonyl-benzoic acid (Benzoic acid) 19.15 USA By Sea and Road

109 1-Methyl-5-hydroxy pyrazole 7.44 USA By Sea and Road

1103-Chloro-1-methyl-5-sulfamoyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester 14.53 USA By Sea and Road

111 4,6-dimethoxy-2-pyrimidinamine 8.67 China By Sea and Road112 n-Butyl isocyanate 5.52 China By Sea and Road113 trichloromethyl chloroformate 16.66 China By Sea and Road114 Triethylene diamine 0.32 China By Sea and Road

115 5,8-Dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine-2-amine 8.08 China By Sea and Road

1162-(2-2Difluoromethoxy)-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzene-1-sulfonyl chloride 13.44 China By Sea and Road

1172-methoxy-1-[3-(aminosulfonyl)-2-pyridinyl]-2-fluoropropyl acetic acidester(Ester compound) 15.3 China By Sea and Road

118 Phenyl(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)carbamate 14.5 China By Sea and Road119 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) 0.12 China By Sea and Road120 4-Nitroorthoxylene 18 USA By Sea and Road121 Diethylketone 2.4 India By Road122 Platinum / c 0.54 India By Road123 Hydrogen 1.5 India By Road124 Nitric acid 23.25 India By Road

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125 Ethyl-2-(isocyanatosulfonyl)benzoate 12.30 China By Sea and Road126 2-amino-4-chloro-6-methoxypyrimidine 8.46 China By Sea and Road127 Triethanolamine 0.30 India By Road128 N,N-dimethyl-2-sulfamoylpyridine-3-carboxamide 11.74 China By Sea and Road129 Ethyl chloroformate 13.2 China By Sea and Road130 4,6-dimethoxy pyrimidin-2-amine 7.8 China By Sea and Road131 O-Sulfoisocyante Methyl Benzoate 12.8 USA By Sea and Road132 2-Amino 4-Methoxy 6-Methyl-1, 3, 5-Triazine 7.4 China By Sea and Road133 Chloral 34.05 India By Road134 Trimethylphosphite 28.6 China By Sea and Road135 Dimethylphosphoroamidothioate 32.1 China By Sea and Road136 Acetic anhydride 22.98 India By Road137 4-Phenoxy-2,6-di-isopropylaniline 26.22 China By Sea and Road138 Sodium thiocyanate 9 China By Sea and Road139 t-Butylamine 5.59 India By Road140 2-Chloro-5-chloromethylpyridine(CCMP) 19.02 China By Sea and Road141 2-Nitroiminoimidazolidine(NIIA) 18.9 China By Sea and Road142 N-Methylaniline 13.14 India By Road143 Azobisisobutyronitrile 1.05 India By Road144 Carbontetrachloride 5.25 India By Road145 t-Butylisopropylthiourea 18.99 China By Sea and Road146 2-Chloro-5-chloromethylthiazole 19.2 China By Sea and Road

147 N-(3-Methyl-1,3,5-oxadiazinan-4-ylidene) nitramide 16.95 China By Sea and Road148 Cypermethric Acid Chloride (CMAC) 16.89 India By Road149 Metaphenoxybenzaldehyde (MPB) 14.55 India By Road150 Sodium cyanide 4.20 India By Road151 Benzyltriethylammoniumchloride 0.6 India By Road

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152 Cypermethrin 35.28 India By Road

1535-Amino-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile (Pyrazole) 20.98 UK By Sea and Road

154 Trifluoromethanesulfinylchloride 11.62 China By Sea and Road

155 Tosylate ( Paratoluenesulphonic acid-Dimethylamine) 14.88 China By Sea and Road156 2-Chloro-5-N-methylaminomethylpyridine 23.43 China By Sea and Road157 Methyl-N-methylethanimidate 13.23 China By Sea and Road158 2-(4-t-Butylphenoxycyclohexan-1-ol 23.58 UK By Sea and Road159 Propargyl Alcohol 6 India By Road

160Methyl 7-chloro-2,5-dihydroindeno[1,2-e] [1,3,4]oxadiazine-4a(3H)-carboxylate 7.62 China By Sea and Road

161 1-t-Butoxy-4-isocyanatobenzene 11.22 USA By Sea and Road162 2-[(1-Chloropropan-2-yl)oxy]pyridine 11.28 China By Sea and Road163 4-Phenoxyphenol 12.84 China By Sea and Road164 1,3-Dimethyl-2-nitrosourea 13.89 China By Sea and Road165 Tetrahydrofurylmethylamine 12.64 USA By Sea and Road166 4-(Trifluoromethyl)nicotinamide 17.28 China By Sea and Road167 2-Chloroacetonitrile 6.86 China By Sea and Road

168

2-[2-(4-Cyanophenyl)-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethylidene]hydrazinecarboxylicacid phenyl ester 18.61 China By Sea and Road

169 4-Trifluoromethoxyaniline 9.12 China By Sea and Road170 Xylene 0.332 India By Road

1714-Hydroxy-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-1-oxaspiro[4,4]non-3-3n-2-one 21 China By Sea and Road

172 Cyclohexane 3 India By Road173 2-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl) acetic acid 11.44 China By Sea and Road

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174cis-Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 1-amino-4-methoxy-methyl ester 12.90 China By Sea and Road

175 2-Amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethyl benzamide 9.13 USA By Sea and Road

1763-Bromo- 1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)- 1H-pyrazole-5-carbonyl chloride 14.15 USA By Sea and Road

177 Sulfilimine 19.36 China By Sea and Road178 Sodium Permanganate 10.49 New Zealand By Sea and Road179 Sodium Metabisulfite 56.56 India By Road180 Ammonia (25%) 18 India By Road181 Ethyl Alcohol 2.4 India By Road182 Pyridine 4.56 India By Road183 Ethyl acetate 0.50 India By Road184 N-Hexane 14.45 India By Road185 Pottassium Hydoxide 19.4 India By Road186 Acetone 1.5 India By Road187 Formic acid 8.31 India By Road188 Sodium Chloride 1.50 India By Road


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Table 2-7 List of Finished Products and Toxicological Data

Sl.No. Product

CASNumber

PhysicalAppearance

Melting Point/Boilingpoint

Acute OralLD50 (Rat)

1Para chloro benzylcyanide

140-53-4Clear Liquid 30.5 C/266C 50 mg/Kg

2 Pyrazole 288-13-1 Powder 136-139C 4000 mg/Kg

3MetaphenoxyBenzaldehyde

39515-51-0Clear Liquid 140C at 10 torr 122 mg/Kg

Fungicides

4 Thiophanate Methyl23564-05-8 Crystalline

Solid 172C (Decompose) 7500 mg/Kg

5

Hexaconazole 79983-71-4 WhitecrystallineSolid 110-112C (MP) 2189 mg/Kg

6

Propiconazole 60207-90-1 yellowishviscousLiquid 120 C at 1.9 Pa (BP) 1517 mg/Kg

7

Difenoconazole 119446-68-3 WhitecrystallineSolid 78-79 C (MP) 1453 mg/Kg

8Tricyclazole 41814-78-2 Crystalline

Solid 187-188 C (MP) 314 mg/Kg

9Carbendazim 10605-21-7 Crystalline

Powder302-307 C (MP-Decompose) 15000 mg/Kg

10Cyproconazole 94361-06-5 Crystalline

Powder 106-109 C (MP) 350 mg/Kg

11Trifloxystrobin 141517-21-7 Crystalline

Solid 73 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

12Cymoxanil 57966-95- Crystalline

Solid 160-161 C (MP) 960 mg/Kg13 Pyraclostrobin 175013-18-0 Yellow Soild 59-62 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

14Metalaxil 175013-18-0 White

Powder 63.5-72 C (MP) 633 mg/Kg

15Tebuconazole 107534-96-3 Crystalline

Solid 105 C (MP) 4000 mg/Kg16 Boscalid 188425-85-6 White Solid 142-143 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

17Picoxystrobin 117428-22-5 Crystalline


18Thifluzamide 130000-40-7 Light brown

powder 178-179 C (MP) 5000 mg/KgHerbicides

19Pretilachlor 81690-06-4 Colourless

Liquid135 C at 0.001 torr(BP) 6100 mg/Kg

20Glyphosate 1071-83-6 Colourless

crystals 189.5 C (MP) 5600 mg/Kg

21Clodinafop-propargyl 105512-06-9 Colourless

crystals 59.5 C (MP) 1829 mg/Kg

22Bispyribac-Sodium 125401-92-5 White


23Quizalofop 100646-51-3 Colourless

crystals 91-7-92 C (MP) 1012 mg/Kg24 Propaquizafop 111479-05-1 Colourless 62-64 C (MP) 2000 mg/Kg

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crystals

25Mesotrione 104206-82-8 Colourless

Powder 165 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg26 Fluroxypyr 81406-37-3 White Solid 232-233 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

27Imazamox 114311-32-9 White

Powder 166-166.5 C (MP) 4000 mg/Kg

28Pinoxaden 243973-20-8 Crystalline

Solid 120.5 - 121.5 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

29Ametryn 834-12-8 White

Powder 86.3-87 C (MP) 1160 mg/Kg

30Tembotrione 335104-84-2 Light brown

powder 123 C (MP) 2000 mg/Kg

31Topramezone 210631-68-8 white

Powder 221 C (MP) 2000 mg/Kg32 Halosulfuron 100784-20-1 White Solid 176-177 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

33Penoxsulam 219714-96-2 Off white

Solid 223-224 C (MP) 2025 mg/Kg34 Flucetosulfuron 412928-75-7 Powder 38-39 C (MP) 450 mg/Kg

35Pendimethalin 40487-42-1 Yellow

Crystals 54-58 C (MP) 1250 mg/Kg36 Chlorimuron 90982-32-4 White Solid 181 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

37

Nicosulfuron 111991-09-4 WhitecrystallineSolid 141-144 (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

38

Metsulfuron 74223-64-6 WhitecrystallineSolid 163-166 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

Insecticides

39Dichlorvos (DDVP) 62-73-7 Colouless

Liquid 234 C (BP) 50 mg/Kg

40

Acephate 30560-19-1 WhitecrystallineSolid 88=90 C (MP) 1447 mg/Kg

41Diafenthiuron 80060-09-9 White

Powder 144-147 C (MP) 2068 mg/Kg42 IImidacloprid 138261-41-3 White Poder 144 C (MP) 450 mg/Kg

43

Buprofezin 69327-76-0 WhitecrystallineSolid 104-105C (MP) 2198 mg/Kg

44Thiamethoxam 153719-23-4 Crystalline

Powder 139 C (MP) 1563 mg/Kg

45Cypermethrin 52315-07-8 Light brown

semisolid 61 C (MP) 250 mg/Kg

46Alpha cypermethrin 67375-30-8 Colouless

crystals 78-81 C (MP)79-400mg/Kg

47 Fipronil 120068-37-3 White Solid 195-200 C (MP) 97 mg/Kg

48Acetamiprid 135410-20-7 Crystalline


49Propargite 2312-35-8 Brown

Liquid 2800 mg/Kg

50Indoxacarb 173584-44-6 White

Powder 88C (MP) 1732 mg/Kg

51Dinotefuran 165252-70-0 White

Powder 107.5 2450 mg/Kg

52Flonicamid 158062-67-0 White

powder 157.5 C (MP) 884 mg/Kg

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53

Etoxazole 153233-91-1 WhitecrystallineSolid 101-102 C (MP) 2000 mg/Kg

54

Metaflumizone 153233-91-1 WhitecrystallineSolid 184-187 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

55 Spiromesifen 283594-90-1 White Solid 98C (MP) 2000 mg/Kg56 Spirotetramat 203313-25-1 White Solid 142 C (MP) 2000 mg/Kg57 Chlorantraniliprole 500008-45-7 White Solid 209 C (MP) 5000 mg/Kg

58Sulfoxaflor 946578-00-3 White


2.5.5 Pesticides Handling, Storage and Transportation

Pesticides are widely used to reduce the incidence of crop destruction due to attack by

insect –pests and thereby help to improve crop yield. But despite these benefits, they also

contribute to the destruction of environment as well as human health, if not used as per the

recommended guidelines. So it is necessary to prepare procedure for handling, storage and

transportation.

2.5.5.1 Handling:

Before handling a pesticide, put on protective clothing, hand gloves, boots, and goggles or

face shield, hat and respirator.

Avoid manual handling and rolling. Packing materials shall be thoroughly inspectedfor leak, clean and dry.

The sealing should be air tight and leak proof.

Avoid lose hoses to fill the drums.

Loading and unloading shall be done without use of hook.

2.5.5.2 Storage

Keep pesticides, other poisons, and related materials in a ware house designatedsolely for the storage of these materials with display of compatible chart.

Post the facilities with a sign: "PESTICIDES - POISONS, KEEP OUT," or similarsigns.

Control access to this facility to highly trusted, responsible and informed individuals.

Store pesticides in their original packed drums as per rules and regulations.

The facility should be reasonably fireproof and well ventilated. Temperatures shouldbe kept low.

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Sealed concrete floors, concrete block wall and metal shelves are recommendedover wooden structures.

Provide adequate space for the secure storage of empty pesticide containers untilproper disposal.

2.5.5.3 Transporation

Never transport pesticides where they could come in contact with groceries, livestockfeed or other products which might become contaminated.

A vehicle carrying more than 1,000 Kgs of material classed as a "HazardousMaterial" must have a placard attached to it.

When transporting pesticides in a truck, ensure that they are secured properly toprevent spillage, loss due to sudden starts, stops, turns, etc.

In case of an accident or spill, immediately inform the local police and fire officialsabout the quantity and name of the pesticide involved.

2.5.6 Source of Supply of Raw Materials

Transportation mode of the raw materials sourced from local supplier’s are by road. Raw

materials sourced from other countries are transported by sea, air and road.

2.5.7 Marketing Area of Final Products

Finished products will be supplied to formulation companies.

2.5.8 Other Chemicals Materials required

The recovered solvents will be stored in intermediates solvent storage tanks with appropriatesafety precautions. The by-products generated also will be stored suitably.

Recovered solvent quantity will be less for any solvent in any month of the calendar year andis seasonal based on demand

The catalysts used in the process are also included in other chemicals.

Table 2-8 Recovered Solvent Storage

S. No Solvent Name StorageMode

Recovery & Re-use

Quantity(MT/Month)

Tank Capacity(KL)

1 1,2-Dichloroethane (EDC) Tank 10 6

2 Acetonitrile Tank 8 3

3 Carbontetrachloride Drum 8 2

4 Chlorobenzene Drum 7 3

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5 Cyclohexane Tank 8 3

6 Dichloromethane (MDC) Tank 10 4

7 Dimethylformamide (DMF) Drum 7 3

8 Dimethylsulphide (DMS) Drum 8 3

9Dimethylsulphoxide(DMSO) Drum 6 2

10 Dioxane Drum 7 3

11 Ethyl acetate Tank 8 4

12 Ethyl Alcohol Tank 5 2

13 Isopropyl Alcohol Tank 4 2

14 Methanol Tank 10 5

15Methylisobutylketone(MIBK) Drum 5 2

16 N-Hexane Tank 8 5

17 Propanol Drum 6 1

18 t-Butylmethyl ether Drum 5 2

19 Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Drum 8 3

20 Toluene Tank 15 5

21 Xylene Tank 5 3

Table 2-9 List of Catalysts

SL.NO. Catalysts and other chemicals

QuanityRequired(Mt/Year) Origin

Mode OfTransport

1 Benzyltriethylammonium chloride (PTC) 18 India By Road

2 Vanadyl sulphate 0.6 ChinaBy Sea and

Road

3 Platinum sulphate 1.08 USABy Sea and

Road4 Acetone cyanohydrin 7.2 India By Road

5 Tetrabutylammonium bromide 7.2 USABy Sea and

Road6 Platinum/c 6.48 India By Road

7 Azobisisobutyronitrile 12.6 India By Road

8 Benzyltriethylammoniumchloride 7.2 India By Road

9Tosylate (Paratoluenesulphonic acid-Dimethylamine) 178.56 China

By Sea andRoad

10 Sodium Permanganate 125.88New

ZealandBy Sea and

Road11 Sodium Metabisulphite 678.72 India By Road

12 Sodium Chloride 18 India By Road

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2.5.9 Storage Facility for Raw Materials and Products

Adequate storage facilities with optimum inventories are provided for the raw materials and

products. The raw materials, products and others storage facilities required are detailed in

Table 2-10.

Table 2-10 Details of Storage Facilities

S. No Item Proposed StorageArea (Sq.m)

1 Raw materials Ware house 440.002 Hazardous waste 212.053 Under ground Solventstank farm 491.244 Above ground Solvents tank farm 430.025 Products Ware house 264.00

Total 1837.31

2.6 Resource Optimization/Recycling and Re-Use Envisaged in the IndustrySolventRecovery & Re-Use:

COPL has proposed to set-up a dedicated solvent recovery system. The system will have 6-

meter-high fractional distillation column with double condensers. Primary condenser will be

circulated with either cooling water or chilled water whereas the secondary condenser will be

circulated with chilled brine.

All the solvents listed in Table 2.11 will be stored in dedicated storage tanks or area and will

be transferred by transfer pumps provided with mechanical seal to avoid manual handling and

prevent the leakages.

Solvent quantity required in will be less for any product in any month of the calendar year and

is seasonal based on product demand.

Solvent will be stored in identified dedicated area taking care of all safety measures.

Proper earthing will be provided to all electrical equipment& solvent handling system.

All the solvents shall be directly distilled from product mix and will be purified in packed

column provided in the solvent recovery vessel.

The solvent distillation system is designed so as to achieve minimum 97-98 % recovery of

solvent.

Wherever required, the solvents shall be directly pumped into day tanks from the

storage tanks and shall be charged into the reactors without involving any manual handling.

The solvent storage tank shall be provided with breather valve.

All necessary firefighting systems shall be provided with alarm system. Flame proof wiring

and flame proof electrical accessories shall be provided to avoid any mishap.

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Solvents will be taken from storage tank to reactors through closed pipe line. All the storage

tanks and day tanks shall be connected to a vent system through chilled water

condensers to prevent loss of solvents in the atmosphere.

Operators will be available round the clock at operation floor and maintain the

parameters as per procedure.

Solvent recovery details are given in Section 2.6.1 and Table 2-12.

Table 2-11 List of Solvents used

SL.NO. SOLVENTS CASNumber Type of Storage Qty

(MT/Month)

1 1,2-Dichloroethane (EDC) 07-06-2002 Above groundtank 15

2 Acetonitrile 75-05-8 Drums 153 Carbontetrachloride 56-23-5 Drums 10

4 Chlorobenzene 108-90-7 Drums 7

5 Cyclohexane 110-82-7 Under groundtank 30

6 Dichloromethane (MDC) 75-09-2 Above groundtank 15

7 Dimethylformamide (DMF) 68-12-2 Above groundtank 15

8 Dimethylsulphide (DMS) 75-18-3 Drums 10

9Dimethylsulphoxide(DMSO) 67-68-5 Drums 10

10 Dioxane 123-91-1 Drums 10

11 Ethyl acetate 141-78-6 Above groundtank 20

12 Ethyl Alcohol 64-17-5 Above groundtank 15

13 Isopropyl Alcohol 67-63-0 Drums 7

14 Methanol 67-56-1Under ground

tank 30

15Methylisobutylketone(MIBK) 108-10-8 Drums 7

16 N-Hexane 10-54-3Under ground

tanks 30

17 Propanol 71-23-8 Drums 518 t-Butylmethyl ether 1634-04-4 Drums 5

19 Tetrahydrofuran (THF) 109-99-9 Drums 10

20 Toluene 08-88-3 Under groundtanks 30

21 Xylene 1330-20-7Under ground

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Table 2-12 Solvent Recovery and Re-use

S. No Product Solvent Name Solvent qunatityused(Kg/year)

Solventloss(Kg/year)

Solventrecovered(Kg/year

% Recovered Remarks

1 Para chloro benzyl cyanide (PCBCN) Nil nil nil nil nil2 Pyrazole Ethyl dichloride(EDC) 5000 100 4900 98.0

3 Metaphenoxy Benzaldehyde (MPB)Ethyl dichloride(EDC) 3100 62 3038 98.0Toluene 2000 40 1960 98.0

4 Thiophanate methyl Ethyl dichloride(EDC) 3000 60 2940 98.0

5 HexaconazoleDimethyl sulphide(DMS) 1300 26 1274 98.0Dimethyl formamide (DMF) 1500 30 1470 98.0Methanol 1200 36 1164 97.0

6 PropiconazoleCyclohexane 1600 48 1552 97.0Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) 2400 48 2352 98.0Toluene 1500 30 1470 98.0

7 DifenoconazoleCyclohexane 2000 60 1940 97.0Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) 2500 50 2450 98.0Toluene 2000 40 1960 98.0

8 Tricyclazole Xylene 2000 40 1960 98.09 Carbendazim Nil nil nil nil nil

10 Cyproconazole

Dimethyl sulphide (DMS) 2500 50 2450 98.0Toluene 2000 40 1960 98.0Dimethyl formamide (DMF) 3000 60 2940 98.0Methanol 1500 45 1455 97.0

11 Trifloxystrobin Methanol 3000 90 2910 97.012 Cymoxanil Nil nil nil nil nil

13 PyraclostrobinPropanol 1500 45 1455 97.0Dioxane 2000 40 1960 98.0

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14 Metalaxyl Toluene 2000 40 1960 98.0

15 TebuconazoleToluene 2000 40 1960 98.0DMF 1550 50 1500 96.8Cyclohexane 2000 60 1940 97.0

16 Boscalid Toluene 2000 40 1960 98.0

17 PicoxystrobinToluene 3000 60 2940 98.0Tetrahydrofuran (THF) 2400 72 2328 97.0

18 ThifluzamideToluene 2000 40 1960 98.0Acetonitrile 1800 54 1746 97.0

19 Pretilachlor Nil nil nil nil nil20 Glyphosate Nil nil nil nil nil

21 Clodinafop-propargylDimethyl formaide (DMF) 2600 75 2525 97.1Methanol 2400 2350 50Dichloro methane (DCM) 2400 72 2328 97.0

22 Bispyribac-Sodium Chlorobenzene 2500 50 2450 98.023 Quizalofop Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) 2500 75 2425 97.0

24 PropaquizafopDioxane 2500 75 2425 97.0Toluene 1800 36 1764 98.0

25 MesotrioneToluene 2200 44 2156 98.0Ethyl dichloride(EDC) 3000 90 2910 97.0

26 Fluroxypyr Ethyl dichloride(EDC) 2500 75 2425 97.0

27 ImazamoxToluene 1384 27 1357 98.0Methanol 2888 87 2801 97.0

28 PinoxadenTetrahydrofuran (THF) 1000 30 970 97.0Tert-butyl methyl ether (MTBE) 1000 30 970 97.0

29 AmetrynTechnical

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) 1000 30 970 97.0

Methylene dichloride (MDC) 1500 40 1460 97.3

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Methanol 1000 20 980 98.030 Tembotrione Ethylene dichloride (EDC) 625 19 606 97.0

31 TopramezoneToluene 1000 20 980 98.0Dioxane 1500 50 1450 96.7Ethyl acetate 1000 20 980 98.0

32 Halosulfuron-methyl TCXylene 1333.3 16.6 1316.7 98.8Acetonitrile 3633 109 3524 97.0

33 Penoxsulam Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) 2020 40 1980 98.0

34 FlucetosulfuronDichloro methane 3000 90 2910 97.0n-Hexane 1000 30 970 97.0Acetonitrile 2295 69 2226 97.0

35 Pendimethalin TCEthylene dichloride (EDC) 1200 36 1164 97.0n-Hexane 900 27 873 97.0

36 Chlorimuron -ethyl TC Dichloromethane (MDC) 1500 45 1455 97.0

37 NicosulfuronAcetonitrile 3000 90 2910 97.0Toluene 3500 70 3430 98.0

38 Metsulfuron Technical Toluene 950 19 931 98.039 Dichlorvos (DDVP) Nil nil nil nil nil

40 AcephateDichloromethane (DCM) 5000 150 4850 97.0Ethyl acetate 1500 30 1470 98.0

41 DiafenthiuronToluene 2000 40 1960 98.0Acetonitrile 1500 45 1455 97.0

42 ImidaclopridDimethyl formamide (DMF) 1500 45 1455 97.0Ethyl Alcohol 1400 28 1372 98.0

43 Buprofezin Carbon tetra chloride (CTC) 2000 60 1940 97.0

44 ThiamethoxamDimethyl formamide (DMF) 2000 40 1960 98.0Methanol 1500 45 1455 97.0

45 Cypermethrin Hexane 1600 48 1552 97.046 Alpha cypermethrin N-Hexane 2000 60 1940 97.0

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47 FipronilChlorobenzene 1600 32 1568 98.0Toluene 1200 24 1176 98.0

48 Acetamiprid Methanol 1500 33 1467 97.8 (by product)10649 Propargite Toluene 2200 44 2156 98.050 Indoxacarb Chlorobenzene 2000 40 1960 98.0

51 DinotefuranMethanol 700 21 679 97.0 320(by product)Ethyl acetate 500 10 490 98.0

52 Flonicamid Technical Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) 2592.3 52.3 2540 98.0

53 EtoxazoleToluene 1500 30 1470 98.0Ethyl acetate 1500 45 1455 97.0

54 Metaflumizone TechnicalToluene 4650 93 4557 98.0Methanol 2325 70 2255 97.0

55 Spiromesifen Technical Cyclohexane 1500 45 1455 97.0

56 Spirotetramat

Toluene 3100 62 3038 98.0Methylene dichloride (MDC) 3600 108 3492 97.0Acetonitrile (ACN) 4200 84 4116 98.0Methanol 2000 40 1960 98.0

57 Chlorantraniliprole Toluene 2282.5 46.5 2236 98.058 Sulfoxaflor TC Dichloromethane 7680 231 7449 97.0


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2.6.1 Process step of Solvent Recovery

All the solvents are used for carrying out chemical reactions. Theese solvents will be recovered

by either fractional distillation or flash distillation and will be resued.

Each reaction vessels shall have overhead condenser (primary and a vent condenser).

The primary condenser shall have the utility connection of either cooling water (32-37°C) or

chilled water (5-10°C) or both. Based on boiling point of solvent as per the table.

The vent condenser shall have a utility connection of either chilled water (5-10°C) or brine (-15

to-20) or both.

By these measures the utilities in the condensers shall always be well below the condensing

temperature of various solvents and therefore least vapour pressure or mole fraction at

condensing temperature.

Unit shall be using dry vaccum pump with vaccum control device to maintain constant pressure.

Each vaccum device shall also have a knockout pot and a condenser before suction of the

vaccum pump.

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Figure 2-8 Solvent Recovery Process diagram

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2.7 Project Drawings Showing Project Layout, and Components of Project

The project site layout plan demarcating various components within the plant and the

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Figure 2-9 Project Layout & Components of the Project


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The total land area is is 4.46 Acres (18051.03 Sq.mt), C-9: 1.83 Acres (7405.74 Sq.mt), C-

10: 1.40 acres (5667.66 Sq.mt) & C-11: 1.23 acres (4977.63 Sq.mt). The land use pattern is

provided in Table 2-13.

Table 2-13 Land Use Pattern

S.No ParticularsArea (Plot C-9, C-10 & C-11)

Sq. mt Acres Hectares %

1. Land coverage area 6542.10 1.61 0.6542 36.24

2. Greenbelt Area 6062.74 1.50 0.6063 33.59

3. Vacant Area 5446.19 1.35 0.5446 30.17

Total 18051.03 4.460 1.8051 100.00

Table 2-14 Land Use pattern Individual

S.No ParticularsProposed Area

C9Existing

/Proposed AreaC10

Proposed AreaC11 Total Area-C9+C10+C11

Sq. mts Acres Sq. mts Acres Sq. mts Acres Sq. mts Acres Hectares %

1.LandCoverageArea

2869.13 0.71 2276.91 0.56 1396.06 0.34 6542.10 1.61 0.6542 36.24

2. Green BeltArea

1813.37 0.45 1498.69 0.37 2750.68 0.68 6062.74 1.50 0.6063 33.59

3. VacantLand

2723.24 0.67 1892.06 0.47 830.89 0.21 5446.19 1.35 0.5446 30.17

Total 7405.74 1.83 5667.66 1.40 4977.63 1.23 18051.03 4.46 1.8051 100

Site photographs are appended below in Figure 2-10.

Main Gate Admin Block

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Site Photographs of Plot C-10Boiler house Greenbelt

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Site Photographs of C-11

Site Photographs of C-9

Figure 2-10Site Photographs

NORTH EAST

SOUTH WEST

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SITE BOUNDARIES: The proposed project site is surrounded by vacant plot and few

industrial projects as shown in Table 2-15.Table 2-15 Site Boundaries

S. No Direction w.r.t.project site

Bounded by

1 East Vacant Land2 South C-12, Omnicast Factory3 West SIPCOT Main Road4 North SIPCOT Main Road and CUSECS

2.8 Resource Requirements

2.8.1 Land Requirement and Land Use Planning

The total land area is is 4.46 Acres (18051.03 Sq.mt), C-9: 1.83 Acres (7405.74 Sq.mt), C-

10: 1.40 acres (5667.66 Sq.mt) & C-11: 1.23 acres (4977.63 Sq.mt). The land use pattern is

provided in Table 2-13.

2.8.2 Water Requirement

The water requirement for proposed construction phase will be 50 KLD, source SIPCOT.

The proposed total water requirement for operation phase will be 344.5 KLD., of which

151.01KLD will be fresh water. Treated water will be 193.49 KLD.The water requirement will

be met from SIPCOT. There is no bore well source inside the plant premises. Water supply

agreement is enclosed as Annexure 5.

The water requirement break-up details are provided in the Table 2-16.The water balance

chart for the proposed quantities is appended in Figure 2-11 and also enclosed as

Annexure 6.

Table 2-16 Water Requirement Break-up

S. No Waterrequirement

Water Break-up Loss/Usage(KLD) Remarks

Fresh Treated/Recycled1 Greenbelt 8.1 17.9 26 To STP (Treated Water will

be given to CUSECS duringRainy Days)2 Domestic 20 - 2.1

3 Process 31 - - To MEE4 Softner 18.72 - - To ETP

5 Lab (IncludingR&D) 10 - - To ETP

6 Cooling Tower 57.69 72.31 120 To ETP

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7 Wash 5.5 - 0.5 To ETP8 Boiler - 103.28 1 -9 MEE - - 0.84 To TSDF

10 a ETP - - 0.1 With Sludge10 b ETP - - 0.47 Evaporation

Total 151.01 193.49 151.01Total Water Requirement 344.5 KLD.


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Figure 2-11 Water Balance Chart


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2.8.3 Power and Fuel Requirement

The power requirement will be 2000 KVA. The power required will be sourced from

TANGEDCO.DG set will act as the standby facilities and will be utilized in case of power

failures. The details of power requirement & backup power facilities and Fuel Requirement

are provided in Table 2-17.

Table 2-17 Power Requirement

Details Capacity/Quantity Source

Power Requirement (kVA) 2000 TANGEDCO

Back-up(kVA) 2x500 DG setsDiesel Requirements (Liters/month) based 42hr/month operation

4000 Local Vendor

Type of Boiler Capacity Fuel required Remarks/Source

Furnace oil fired (Existing) 1 no X 3 TPH 5 KLD Bharat PetroleumCorporation Limited

Coal firedboiler(Proposed)

1 X 10 TPHNote: One 10 TPH

Coal fired boiler will beused instead of two 5TPH for engineering

purposes.

32 TPD Imported coal throughChennai Port

2.8.4 Manpower RequirementThe manpower requirement including both the technical and non-technical personnel is

given the following Table 2-18.

Table 2-18 Manpower Requirement

Description ExistingNos.

ProposedNos.

Total

Permanent 42 133 175Contractual 20 55 75

Total 62 188 250

2.9 Solid & Hazardous Waste Generation, storage and Management

2.9.1 Solid Waste Management

MSW will be disposed to TNPCB Organic Waste Converter/ Recyclers, the source of

Municipal solid waste in the industry will be from the domestic use. The details of the

Muncipal Solid waste (Construction Phase & Operational Phase) are given in

Table 2-19 & Table 2-20 .

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Table 2-19 Municipal Solid Waste (Construction Phase)

Type Quantity (Kg/day) Collection Method Disposal method

Organic 26.25 Drums Municipal binincluding foodwaste

Inorganic 11.25 Bags TNPCB authorized recyclers

Total 37.5

Note: Manpower- 75 Nos

Table 2-20 Municipal Solid Waste (Operation Phase)

Type Kg/day Collection Method Disposal methodOrganic 87 Drums Organic waste converter

Inorganic 38 Bags TNPCB authorized recyclersTotal 125

Note: Manpower 250 nos.As per CPCB guidelines: MSW per capita/day =0.5

2.9.2 Hazardous waste Management

The Hazardous wastes will be stored in an isolated area above concrete platform under roof

shed. These wastes will be segregated & stored and will be disposed off by giving it to the

TNPCB authorized dealers/recycler/TSDF within a stipulated period of time (90 days). The

unit has agreements with TSDF which is enclosed as Annexure 13. There is no internal

disposal facility available within the site.

Hazardous waste materials will be properly disposed as per the Hazardous and Other

wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules 2016; the type of

hazardous waste and the quantity generated are detailed in Table 2-21.

Table 2-21 Hazardous Waste Management

WasteCategory

Hazardouswaste

GeneratedQuantity Method of handling

5.1 Used Oil(KLA) 0.5 Will be mixed with furnace oil and burnt in Furnace oil

boiler.

28.1Organic Residue &Catalyst(MTA)

1172 Will be stored in secure manner and handed over toTNPCB authorized agent.

33.1 MS Drums(Nos) 30000 Will be stored in secure manner and handed over to

TNPCB authorized recycler

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33.1 HDPE Used Liners(MTA) 1

35.3 ETP Sludge (TPA) 135 Will be stored in secure manner and handed over toTNPCB authorized TSDF

29.1 Process Residue 192 Will be stored in secure manner and handed over toTNPCB authorized TSDF

35.3 MEE Salt (TPA) 2693 Will be given to TSDF (TNWML)

Other solid wastes which will be generated from the site are provided in Table 2-22.

Table 2-22 Other Solid Wastes

Nature of SolidWaste Quantity

Method of HandlingCollection &

Storage Treatment Disposals

Paper / CardBoard (MTPA) 4

Separatestorage area Nil

Will be Burnt in Coal firedboiler/ Will be sold as scrapto vendors under agreement

Dry leaves/Grass (MTA) 1

Will be burnt in coal firedboiler Will be sold as scrapto vendors under agreement

Metal scrap(MTA) 10 Will be sold as scrap to

vendors under agreement

Wooden scrap(MTA) 5

Will be burnt in coal firedboiler/ Will be sold as scrapto vendors under agreement

Ash (TPD) 2.50

Fly Ash to CementIndustries. Bottom Ash willbe mixed with residues anddispose to TSDF

2.10 Infrastructure facilities

The sanitation and restroom will be provided to the labor force during the construction

phase. During operation phase Occupational Health Center, Office room, Rest room and

Canteen facility will be provided to the employees. The site layout indicating all the facilities

is enclosed as Annexure 14.

2.11 Machinery & Equipment Details

The Plant Facilities have been designed and set up with the objective to carry out almost all

chemical reactions and processes. List of plant and machinery and utility equipments

required for the production including the exiting are provided in Table 2-23 & Table 2-24

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Table 2-23 Details of Existing Equipment and Machinery

S.No Tag No. Equipment MOC Capacity

1 R-101Reactor attached with reflux column,condenser and steam jet vacuumejector

SS316 3 KL

2 R-102 Reactor with Graphite condenser andreceivers MSGL 4 KL

3 R-103 Reactor with Graphite condenser withreceivers MSGL 6.3 KL

4 R-104 Reactor with all glass reflux system MSGL 2 KL

5 R-105 Reactor with all glass reflux systemwith receivers MSGL 8 KL

6 R-106 Reactor with SS condenser andreceivers SS316 5 KL

7 R-107 Autoclave with condenser SS316 3 KL

8 R-108 Reactor with SS condenser and ejectorand receivers SS316 14 KL

9 R-109 Reactor with reflux column, condenser,receivers and steam jet ejectors SS316 10 KL

10 R-110 Reactor with graphite condenser,receivers and vacuum jet ejectors MSGL 6.3 KL

11 R-111 Reactor with SS condenser SS316 7 KL12 R-112 Reactor with glass condenser MSGL 8 KL13 R-113 Reactor with SS condenser SS316 4 KL14 R-114 Reactor SS316 2 KL15 ST-101 Storage Tank MS 15 KL16 ST-102 Storage Tank MS 15 KL17 ST-103 Storage Tank MS 15 KL18 ST-104 Storage Tank MSGL 15 KL19 ST-105 Storage Tank PP FRP 20 KL20 ST-106 ML Tank (Inside Plant) SS304 25 KL21 ST-108 ML Tank (Inside Plant) SS304 15 KL22 ST-109 Storage Tank (furnace oil) MS 30 KL23 ST-110 Storage Tank MS 20 KL24 CP-101 Chilled water plant MS 120 TR25 CB-101 Chilled brine plant MS 30 TR26 AC-101 Air compressor MS 60CFM27 B-101 Steam Boiler MS 3 ton /Hour28 MEE-101 Multi effect evaporator SS 316 2MT /Hour29 I-101 Ion Exchanger MS 5 Kl /Hour

30 MBBR-101 Moving bed bioreactor RCC 5 Kl /Hour at 21000COD

31 Aerator -101 Aerator RCC 5 KL /hour32 RO-101 RO Plant 5.5 Kl/Hour33 GLC 2 + Lab instruments -- --

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HPLC 3

34 Fire watersystem Fire water circulation MS 6 kg/cm2

35 S-101 3 stage Scrubber PPFRP + SS 600 Kgs Gas/ hour36 S-102 Wet Scrubber PPFRP + SS 10 Kgs /Hour37 CT-101 Cooling tower PP-FRP 400 TR

Table 2-24 List of Existing and proposed Equipment and Machinery

S.No Machinery/Utility Existing Proposed Total

1 Centrifuge 4 2 62 Reactor 14 20 343 Filter 5 2 74 Boiler 1 1 25 Cooling Tower 1 3 46 DG Sets 1 1 27 Water Chilling Plant 2 2 48 Air Compressors 1 1 29 Vacuum Pumps 2 4 6

10 Scrubbers 1 2 311 MEE 1 1 212 RO Plant 1 1 213 Storage Tanks 9 6 1514 Underground Storage Tanks 0 6 615 Organic Waste Converter 0 1 1

2.12 Schematic Representations of the Feasibility Drawing which GiveInformation Important for EIA Purpose

A schematic representation of the overall feasibility and environmental assessment process

is shown in Figure 2-12. The EIA process is composed of the following stages:

Study of project information

Screening & Scoping

Environmental Pre-Feasibility study & application for approval of TOR

Collection of detailed project management plan/report

Baseline Data collection

Impact identification, Prediction & Evaluation

Mitigation measures & delineation of EMP

Risk Assessment and Safety & Disaster Management plan

Review & finalization of EIA Report based on the TOR requirements.

Submission of EIA report for implementation of mitigation measures & EMP as well

as necessary clearances from relevant Authority.

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Figure 2-12 Feasibility & Environmental Assessment Process

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2.13 Description of Mitigation Measures Incorporated into the Project to Meetthe Environmental Standards

2.13.1 Impacts due to Land Acquisition and Location

Land acquisition has been completed. The project site is located within the SIPCOT

Industrial Complex, Kudikadu Village. Therefore, there will not be any impact due to land

acquisition and location.

Impacts due to changes in land use pattern

The total land area is 4.46 Acres (18051.03 Sq.mt), C-9: 1.83 Acres (7405.74 Sq.mt), C-10:

1.40 acres (5667.66 Sq.mt) & C-11: 1.23 acres (4977.63 Sq.mt). Since proposed project

involves some construction work; there will be change in existing land use pattern.

Following measures are proposed to mitigate negative impact during operational phase of

the project on the land environment.

Air emissions will be effectively controlled by use of scrubbers & stacks and therefore

deposition of air pollutants in and around the premises and surrounding area is not

envisaged.

Disposal of solid waste will be carried out through authorized vendor.

Plant will be maintained ZLD. No effluent will be discharged directly on land and

therefore no Impact on the land environment.

Hazardous materials are prohibited to be drained or dumped in the premises.

Accidental spills will be cleaned, reported and monitored.

Thus, no impact on land is envisaged due to discharge of gaseous emission, solid

waste or liquid effluent from the proposed project.

The most likely impacts on the environment due to the proposed project need to be

appraised during the two different phases of the project namely pre-operation/construction

phase and operation phase. The particulars on impacts that could be triggered on the

environmental attributes by the activities of the proposed project are discussed below.

2.13.2 Construction Phase

Impact assessment during the construction phase of the project is of importance as the

construction activities lead to adverse effects on the environment on a short-term basis. The

major activities that are undertaken during this phase are civil works, mechanical works,

machinery works, and transportation works.

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During the construction phase, the following activities among many are considered to be

important towards creating environmental impacts:

1. Site preparation (fencing, boundary & clearing of site).

2. Excavation, backfilling and leveling

3. Hauling and dumping of earth materials & construction spoils.

4. Foundation works.

5. Fabrication erection of Steel structures such as, Tanks, Pipelines and Sheds.

6. Construction of internal roads drains & water supply.

7. Painting and finishing.

8. Cleaning, landscaping and plantations.

2.13.2.1 Land Environment

Impacts

Since proposed project involves some construction work, there will be change in existing

land use pattern, which will pose the following impacts on the land environment.

1. Compaction of soil and a change in the soil structure due to the use of heavy construction

vehicles and machineries.

2. Removal of soil from the site.

3. Mixing of the topsoil and subsoil.

4. Dispersion of dust.

Mitigation measures

1. Employing techniques such as restricting access during wet conditions, using protective

boarding and low ground pressure machineries to minimize compaction of soil.

2. The removed soil will be properly stored for subsequent reinstatement.

3. Reuse of excess excavated material for road development, greenbelt development and

landscaping.

4. A well designed closed depository for storage of construction materials to prevent land/soil

pollution.

5. Effective stabilization of altered landforms to minimize soil erosion and the potential for water

pollution (e.g. Vegetation).

6. Reuse of construction wastes such as sand, brick, gravel, cement for developing internal road

and project structures.

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2.13.2.2 Air Environment

Impacts

The activities that might lead to a decline in the local air quality due to generation of dust are

1. Site Preparation-fencing, boundary and clearing of site will cause disturbance to the

surroundings.

2. Excavation, backfilling and leveling.

3. Hauling and dumping of earth materials and construction spoils.

4. Foundation works can cause dust generation which will decrease the air quality and it can

impact the labors working.

5. Fabrication, erection of steel structures such as tanks, pipelines and sheds.

6. Construction of internal roads drains and water supply.

7. Cleaning and landscaping.

8. Emission from Construction DG & Construction Equipment.

Mitigation measures

1. Barricading the construction area and minimizing exposed areas to reduce dust generation.

2. Areas generating dust during dry weather will be sprayed with water.

3. Creation of vegetation screens to act as a barrier to dust.

4. Appropriate enclosed areas for storage of construction materials.

5. Facilitating the workers with the required personal protective equipment.

6. Efficient usage and maintenance of equipment/machineries to lower air emissions, noise

pollution and consumption of energy resource.

7. Exhaust vent of DG set will be provided with adequate stack height to ensure quick dispersal

of gaseous emissions.

8. Periodic monitoring and maintenance of transport vehicles to check on the quality of emission

to be within permissible limits and consumption of fuel.

9. Regular inspection of construction site to ensure timely removal and disposal of construction

debris to the dumping sites or for recycle/reuse.

2.13.2.3 Water Environment

Impacts

1. Contamination of watercourses by leakage from fuel and materials storage areas.

2. Oil and suspended solids in run-off from vehicles and access roads.

3. Use of heavy machineries and vehicles causes compaction of topsoil due to which a change

in the surface water drainage pattern may occur.

4. Generation of sewage / process effluent and blow down.

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Mitigation measures

1. The water demand during the construction phase will be met from SIPCOT authority.

2. Impenetrable lining will be provided to storage premises to avoid accidental mixing or fugitive

losses.

3. Storehouse will be located at a distance away from the water storage area to prevent

accidental release or spillage.

4. Proper management of rain water run-off during monsoon and creating bunds to utilize the

rain water for construction purpose.

5. An appropriate water management system will be implemented.

Wastewater Management:

Domestic:

The sewage will be collected in the collection tank and the flow will be sent to MBBR to

aerator to clarifier to sand and carbon filter and the treated sewage will be utilized for green

belt development. During rainy days the treated sewage will be discharged to sea through

CUSECS.

2.13.2.4 Noise Environment

Impacts

1. The major sources of noise generation at the construction site are pneumatic hammers, DG sets,

compressors, concrete mixers, operating machineries, horns & acoustic signals and

communication among workers.

2. Noise nuisance causes discomfort and health related issues in those who work at the site and

those who reside in the neighboring villages.

Mitigation measures

1. Barricading the construction site.

2. The green belt will help in reducing the noise nuisance.

3. Selection of equipment of high quality.

4. Proper planning and organizing of construction activities which will help in avoiding loud verbal

exchanges between the intervening parties.

5. Transportation activities will be carried out only during the day time and only in case of

emergency, the transportation activities will be permitted in night time.

6. The vehicles used for construction activities and transportation of materials will be provided with

the horn of low noise level as recommended by RTO/ concerned authorities.

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7. Minimization of operation time of noisy equipment and operation of machineries/equipment that

generate high levels of noise only during day time.

8. Inadequate use of plant and equipment, namely, running on full power when the work does not

necessitate it will be avoided.

9. Personal protective equipment, education and public awareness and exposure control through

rotation of work will be provided to the workers engaged in construction activities in the area

generating high levels of noise.

2.13.2.5 Waste Generation

1 Sources of waste are construction debris such as bricks, steel scrap, wooden scrap, sand and

gravel etc.

Mitigation measures

1. Prior to commencement of construction works, assessment of materials required, location and

planning of available space for its storage will be conducted.

2. Quality control will be implemented to reject defective materials at the time of delivery thus

avoiding later disposal.

3. Stockpiles of sand, gravel, soil will be situated in such a manner that they do not spill or

washed onto the adjacent roads.

4. Materials that come in will be labeled and the date of receiving will be recorded.

5. Preparation of a proper waste management system which includes identification of wastes,

collection, segregation, storage and disposal methods.

6. Recycling and reuse of certain construction debris.

7. Spent oils and other lubricants from equipment will be collected in enclosed containers before

disposing it to approved recyclers.

2.13.2.6 Ecology

The proposed project is within the SIPCOT Industrial Complex; hence no impacts have been

expected to arise on the biological environment. Except for the removal of weeds, the

ecological status of the site will be well maintained by conserving/developing the greenbelt at

the site.

2.13.2.7 Social Environment

1. The impacts of construction activities are beneficial on the social environment as it contributes

to the economic and social development by providing employment to about 75workers during

the construction phase and thereby raising the standards of living and quality of life.

2. Procurement of construction materials locally leads to increase in trading opportunities.

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2.13.3 Operation Phase

From an environmental perspective, this phase is of paramount significance due to its

potential to invoke long-term impacts. The adverse effects that are likely to occur during this

operational phase of the project are: Air Pollution (gaseous emissions), Effluent generation,

Noise generation, Solid waste generation etc.


The land use of the plant area is already for industrial use hence there will be no change in

land use pattern.

Discharges on Land-Impact


aerator to clarifier to sand and carbon filter and treated sewage will be used for green belt.

During rainy days treated sewage will be discharged to sea through Cuddalore SIPCOT

Industries Common Utilities Limited (CUSECS) and the industrial effluent will be treated in

ZLD, hence there will be no discharges on land premises.

Mitigation Measures

1. Periodic maintenance and check of wastewater conveyance pipelines

2. Attempt to restore by replacing a part or putting together the torn or broken parts of the

conveyance pipeline in case of any leakage is detected.

3. Necessary preventive measures for spillage from pipelines, such as surface RCC

channels along with the pipelines are adopted.

4. Lining of effluent collection tank/ETP common guard pond.

5. Treated wastewater quality shall be ensured as per standards before using it for various

requirements.

6. With regards to ETP-There will be institutional arrangement to check the efficiency of

Zero Liquid Discharge.

Impacts- Soil Contamination

Potential impacts on land environment are envisaged due to hazardous and non-hazardous

wastes generated due to various operations in the project site. Sludge generated during

production process, chemical waste including toxic waste, burnt fuel waste, oil slurry, Salts

from MEE etc. are the source of hazardous waste. Sludge from ETP will be generated. Poor

management of such materials/wastes from the operations is a potential risk of soil

contamination.

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Soil – Mitigation Measures

Good housekeeping and best practices of waste handling shall be adopted to

eliminate/minimize the risks of soil contamination. The wastes generated will be stored in

temporary storage facility and transferred to nearby Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility

(TSDF). However, waste minimisation techniques will be adopted in order to minimise the

generation of wastes.

2.13.3.2 Air Environment

Air pollutants in the form of oxides of nitrogen, sulfur & PM from generators, boilers & acid

mist/VOCs from the process section, contribute and cause certain impacts on the air quality.

APC measures and adequate stack height will help to disperse the pollutants properly. Coal

fired Boilers wil be provided with Cyclone Separator to control the pollutants. Adequate

green belt wil be developed to mitigate the pollution arising due to movement of vehicles.

Regular monitoring of DG-Stack, Boiler Stack and Ambient air quality will be carried out. Air

Pollution Control Measures are provided in Table 2-25.

Table 2-25 Air Pollution Control Measures

S. No Source Emission Pollutants Control &Disposal Mode

1. Boiler, 3 TPH(Furnace oil fired) Flue gases SO2, NOx Stack

25m AGL

2. Boiler, 1 X 10 TPH(Coal fired boiler) Flue gases PM, SO2, NOx

Cyclone separator32m AGL (per

unit)

3. D.G. Set,2x500 kVA Flue gases PM, SO2, NOx Stack

9m AGL

4. Process emission Fugitiveemission

SO2, HClfumes, VOCand others

One Scrubber(3 Stage)*

Note: *A 3 Stage Scrubber is designed for maximum load of 600 Kg/hr.

Table 2-26 List of Process Emissions

Sl.No.

Product Name Quantity(TPM)

HCl(Kgs)

HBr(Kgs)

SO2(Kgs)

CO2(Kgs)

Total(Kgs)

Speciality Chemical1 Para chloro benzyl cyanide 20.00 4780 - - - 47802 Pyrazole 20.00 - - - - -3 Metaphenoxy

Benzaldehyde (MPB)30.00 7410 - - - 7410

Fungicides - - - - -

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4 Thiophanate Methyl 50.00 - - - - -5 Hexaconazole 30.00 - - - - -6 Propiconazole 30.00 - 12450 - - 124507 Difenoconazole 15.00 - 4360 - - 43608 Tricyclazole 50.00 1050 10509 Carbendazim 50.00 - - - - -

10 Cyproconazole 30.00 - - - - -11 Trifloxystrobin 20.00 - - - - -12 Cymoxanil 20.00 - - - - -13 Pyraclostrobin 20.00 - - - - -14 Metalaxil 20.00 - - - 1160 110015 Tebuconazole 20.00 - - - - -16 Boscalid 20.00 2583 - 4528 1420 853117 Picoxystrobin 20.00 2860 - 4700 - 756018 Thifluzamide 20.00 1748 - 3060 - 4808

Herbicides - - - - -19 Pretilachlor 50.00 6450 - - - 645020 Glyphosate 50.00 - - - - -21 Clodinafop-propargyl 20.00 - - - 8260 826022 Bispyribac-Sodium 20.00 - - - - -23 Quizalofop 20.00 - - - - -24 Propaquizafop 20.00 - - - - -25 Mesotrione 20.00 3036 5324 836026 Fluroxypyr 20.00 - - - - -27 Imazamox 30.00 - - - - -28 Pinoxaden 30.00 - - - - -29 Ametryn 30.00 - - - - -30 Tembotrione 20.00 - - - - -31 Topramezone 20.00 3240 5680 892032 Halosulfuron 20.00 - - - - -33 Penoxsulam 20.00 - - - - -34 Flucetosulfuron 20.00 - - - - -35 Pendimethalin 30.00 - - - - -36 Chlorimuron-ethyl 20.00 - - - - -37 Nicosulfuron 20.00 - - 2920 292038 Metsulfuron 20.00 - - - - -

Insecticides - - - - -39 Dichlorvos(DDVP) 50.00 - - - - -40 Acephate 30.00 - - - - -41 Diafenthiuron 30.00 - - - - -42 Imidacloprid 30.00 - - - - -43 Buprofezin 30.00 7170 - - - 717044 Thiamethoxam 30.00 - - - - -45 Cypermethrin 30.00 - - - - -46 Alpha Cypermethrin 20.00 - - - - -47 Fipronil 20.00 - - - - -48 Acetamiprid 30.00 - - - - -49 Propargite 30.00 11580 - - - 1158050 Indoxacarb 20.00 - - - - -51 Dinotefuran 20.00 - - - - -52 Flonicamid 20.00 - - - - -53 Etoxazole 20.00 4441 7790 1223154 Metaflumizone 20.00 - - - - -

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55 Spiromesifen 20.00 - - - - -56 Spirotetramat 20.00 1960 - 3428 2550 793857 Chlorantraniliprole 20.00 - - - - -58 Sulfoxaflor 20.00 - - - - -

Total 1475.00 57258 16810 34510 17360

Note:

Initially the plant will be operated with 25 % capacity. The gases generated from the process will be scrubbed in 3 stage Caustic Scrubber. The harzardous solid waste will be stored as per standard norms and will be sent to TSDF.

Fugitive emission

COPL will adopt the following action plan to control fugitive emission from the reactors and

odour.

The vent of the reactors will be connected to primary condensers.

Then outlet of primary condenser will pass through the secondary condenser and the

outlet of the secondary condenser will be connected to Scrubber.

The condensiate of the condensers will be recycled to process.

In case of any leakage in the system due to damage, it will be detected and will be

repaired.

The process emission from the reactors will be scrubbed to wet scrubbers and vent

through the stacks of adequate heights. Scrubber design is given in Annexure 9.

Thus, the fugitive emission is controlled.

Mitigation Measures

All air pollution control measures will be provided by the industry.

Ambient air quality monitoring will be carried out regularly at selected locations in order to

check and compare the predicted concentrations with the measured concentrations. NAAQS

Exceedance if any may be checked thoroughly and adequacy/Performance of Air Pollution

Control measures shall be reviewed.

Water sprinkling shall be carried out on road surfaces in the project area.

Adequate Greenbelt width will be provided.

Trucks with cargo susceptible for fugitive suspension will be covered with tarpaulin.

All the vehicles will be periodically checked to ensure compliance to the emission standards.

In addition, EMC will ensure that unit will be with essential pollution control measures as to be

stated by TNPCB in their CTO.

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Odour control Measures

Odour can be defined as the “perception of smell” or scientific terms as “a sensation

resulting from the reception of stimulus by the olfactory sensory system”. Whether pleasant

or unpleasant, odours are induced by inhaling air-borne volatile organics or inorganic.

However, if any spillage or leakage of chemicals takes place then, spill and leakage

control kit to absorb spilled liquid immediately and disposal of used spill kit in

hazardous waste.

The main sources of odour would be the vents of reactors which are passed through

a well-condensate system & then through designed water/caustic scrubber before

releasing to air. The scrubbed water containing the contaminants is treated in the ETP.

The following are the main odour emitting sources:

Vapour Releases from reactors.

Fugitive odours escaping from unloading / loading of raw material and finished good.

Odour from any accidental leakage and spillage

Odour from process vents

Detail odour management plan is formulated which include odour control during the

normal operation, facility of odour control, precautions during the loading and transfer of

chemicals.

Table 2-27 Odour Management Plan

S.No Source of Odour Odour Management Plan

1 Vapor evolves from Reactor

1. Nitrogen blanketing of all process reactor whichcan evolve vapour.

2. Powder charging with air lock system.3. Reactor vent connected to suitable scrubbing

system.4. Effective cooling and chilling in the heat

exchanger provided in the reactor vent system toprevent solvent escape.

5. Local exhaust duct system near dust generationarea to prevent dusting in work atmosphere.

2Fugitive odours during loading/unloadingof finished goods and raw material.

1. All solvent tanker’s unloading will be done byvapor balancing line to avoid vapor escape in

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atmosphere.2. Installation of VOC sensor in solvent unloading

area to monitor the order due to any smallleakage and thus prevent major leakage.

3. Finished goods shall be stored with properpacking on pallets.

4. All chemical tankers’ unloading shall be done instrict compliance of zero leakage duringunloading. It shall be ensured through SOPand training.

5. Raw material unloading shall be done byforklift to avoid manual handling. RM bagsshall be placed on pallets. No hook usagewhile handling.

3.Odour from any accidental leakage andspillage

1. Provision of appropriate spill and leakage controlkit to absorb spilled liquid immediately anddisposal of used spill kit in hazardous waste.

2. Spill and leak control plan shall be defined andimplemented to prevent spillage and leakage.

3. Secondary containment shall be providedwherever possible to contain spillage so thatimmediate disposal can be done to preventodour generation for long time.

4. Odour from process vents

1. All process stack shall have suitable air pollutioncontrol equipment like scrubber, condenser etc toprevent emission of pollutants.

2. Performance of APC shall be recorded in logsheet and controlled by effective implementationof SOP.

3. Trained and qualified employee shall operatesuch facilities.

4. Online monitoring system shall be installed tomonitor emission of air pollutant.

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Coal Handling Management

The trucks used for transportation shall be covered to prevent the dusting and spillage of

goods from the truck.

Coal will be stored in closed area to minimize the impacts.

Water spraying system will be provided for coal wetting before unloading from truck.

Adequate moisture content shall be maintained by sprinkling water to control the fugitive

dusts from coal.

RCC Road network shall be done in the whole area for truck movement to prevent dust

emission.

A fire hydrant system is also provided for immediate response to the unlikely spontaneous

combustion in the stored fuel.

Regular Air monitoring and inspection of the environmental management practices shall

be carried out and the necessary documents & records shall be maintained.

2.13.3.3 Noise Environment

Impacts

Noise generation sources during operation phase are classified into two categories:

Stationary sources due to operation of heavy duty machineries at the project site like

Compressors, DG sets, Pumps etc.

Mobile sources corresponding to mainly vehicular traffic for staff mobilization, materials,

material transportation, liquid fuel transportation to project site, etc.

Vibrations are expected to be generated by various activities associated with the proposed

project during operational phase. The impact of vibrations beyond the site would be negligible

during normal operation phase. However, the impacts on workers engaged in the plant area

would be considerable due to occupational exposure. The proposed fixed major

equipment/units such as compressors, pumps, DG sets etc., also generate vibrations during

operational phase and may cause exposures to the workers/operators engaged at these units.

Mitigation Measures

The major noise generating equipment like Compressors, DG sets, pumps etc. will be enclosed

in an acoustic enclosure designed for an insertion loss of 25 dB (A) and silencers to other

equipment etc.

Major noise generating equipment will be designed with 85 dB (A) ensuring cumulative noise at

1.0 m remains at 85 dB (A).

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The occupational noise exposure to the workers in the form of eight hourly time weighted

average will be maintained well within the prescribed Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) standard limits.

Adequate PPE will be provided to the staff exposing to noise risks.

Acoustic silencers will be provided in equipment wherever necessary.

Acoustic design with sound proof glass paneling will be provided for critical operator cabins /

control rooms of individual modules as well as central control facilities.

Use of personal protective equipment/devices such as ear-muffs, ear plugs etc. will be strictly

enforced for the workers engaged in high noise areas.

Periodic maintenance of the equipment to be used in the developmental works will be carried

out. Worn out parts will be replaced, and rotating parts will be lubricated to minimize noise

emissions.

Implementation of greenbelt for noise attenuation will be undertaken: shrub plantation;

landscaping with horticulture; and Tree plantation at vehicle parking areas and along approach

roads.

Ambient noise levels will be monitored at regular intervals during operational phase of the

project.

Low vibration generating machines/equipment will be selected to meet international standards

and foundations will be so designed to minimize vibrations and secured properly.

Vibration generating sources and their platforms will be maintained properly to minimize

vibrations and related impacts.

Various standards pertaining to vibrations will be formulated by statutory bodies like Bureau of

Indian Standards (BIS) and Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), will be practiced

mitigating the workers’ health effects due to vibrations.

Vibration dampers will be provided around the source of generation.

Transportation Management Plan will be prepared, and the transportation of construction

materials will be planned in line with the same.

2.13.3.4 Water Environment

i. Potential Impact due to Location

Impact on Existing Water Resources

The proposed development will not withdraw any Groundwater. The source of water will be

from SIPCOT. Water supply agreement is enclosed as Annexure 5.

The water requirement for proposed construction phase will be 50 KLD, from SIPCOT.

The proposed total water requirement for operation phase will be 344.5 KLD, of which

151.01KLD will be fresh water and 193.49 KLD of treated water.

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Wastewater will be segregated into Domestic and Industrial effluent. Domestic effluent will

be treated in a dedicated STP (20 KLD Capacity) and Industrial effluent will be treated in a

dedicated ETP (100 KLD Capacity & MEE 70 KLD Capacity). Treated wastewater will be

used within the plant and Zero Liquid Discharge concept will be maintained, hence no

adverse impact due to the proposed project on water environment.

Impacts on Surface Water Bodies

The surface water and groundwater are the life line of the villages. All the ponds in the area

are working as recharge sites for the under lying groundwater and hence the surface water

and ground water systems are acting like a single unit and therefore cannot be seen in

Isolation.

Any contamination in surface drainage due to operation of project could collapse the system

and will have serious impacts to the water resources especially the availability of potable

water in the PIA area. The impacts will be high in the core area especially the 5.0 km radius

area. Therefore, the efficiency of the Zero waste discharge will be ensured with proper

regulatory and institutional arrangements.

Mitigation Measures

Though the proposed development will not draw Groundwater, the following measures

proposed as a part of development to improve the ground water scenario and also to ensure

that ground water is not contaminated.

Strategic plans such as implementing the following structures for rainfall harvesting and

groundwater recharging purposes in project site will be adhered.

Recharge pits

Only roof-top rain water harvesting

Rainwater storage ponds/tanks

Storage cum recharge ponds

Monitoring of water quality and groundwater level variations in the project site.

2.13.3.5 Impact due to Wastewater Generation

The source of wastewater generation from the project is as follows:

Industrial process wastewater/effluent

cooling water blow down

Domestic wastewater/Sewage

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Equipment cleaning and floor washings, etc.

The details of wastewater quantities to be generated from the project are discussed in

Section 4.3.6.4.

Mitigation Measures

Various mitigation measures are proposed to be adopted to minimize the impact if any on

the water environment due to the wastewater/runoff generation during the operation phase

of the project.

Institutional arrangement for monitoring of water by pollution.

Corrective and preventive measures if any contamination happens.

Monitoring should ensure early determination of any threats to water resources in terms of

contamination.

If contaminated, proper expertise will be brought to schematize the various recharge mechanism to

reduce or nullify the impact effects.

2.13.3.6 Wastewater Quality, Quantity and Treatment Methods

The sewage from domestic use will be treated in STP.

STP Procedure

The sewage will be collected in the tank and the flow will be sent to MBBR to aerator to

clarifier to sand and carbon filter and will be used for green belt development within the

project site/during rainy period the treated sewage will be discharged to Sea through

CUSECS (CSTP).

Effluent Treatment Procedure-ZLD

The trade effluent generated in the process operation in the process plant will be sent to

collection pit via grease and oil trap. From the collection pit it will be pumped to the

neutralizer and flocculator. The flocculated aqueous will be filtered through sand and

sparkler filter. The filtered wastewater will be pumped into the multiple effect evaporators.

The distillate will be sent to Moving Bed Bio Reactor to Aerator to Clarifier to Sand and

carbon filter to RO. The RO permeate will be sent to Utilities and the reject will be sent to

MEE. The MEE concentrate will be sent to forced evaporator, distillate will be sent to MBBR

and the salt will be sent to TSDF. The sludge from flocculated sand and sparkler filter will be

collected and sent to TSDF.The unit has made agreements with TSDF which is enclosed as

Annexure 13.

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The wastewater treatment will be a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD). There will be no

discharge to land environment.

The break up in terms of volumetric contribution (for effluent & sewage) is given in Table2-28.

Table 2-28 Details Sewage/Wastewater Treatment and Discharge

Unit Liquid waste(KLD) Disposal Method

Sewage 18.0STPTreated water to green belt within the plant and seathrough CUSECS during rainy days

Low TDSEffluent 29.0+ MEE Distillate (58.57) Treated effluent will be used for utilities.ETP Sludge

to TNPCB authorised TSDFHigh TDSEffluent 31.0 MEE salt to TNPCB authorised TSDF

Anticipated characteristics of effluents are provided in Table 2-29. The proposed ETP flow

diagram is provided in Annexure 7. The proposed STP flow diagram is provided in

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Table 2-29: Characteristics of Effluent Generated

ETP

Water Flow In Flow Out

Sl.N0 Volume(KL)

COD(PPM)

BOD(PPM)

TDS(PPM)

Volume(KL)

COD(PPM)

BOD(PPM)

TDS(PPM)

Use Area

1 Water Total 87.57 - - - - - - -

2 WaterEvaporated 0.47 - - - - - - -

3 Water Mixedwith sludge 0.1 - - - - - - -

4 Actual Flow 87.00 11135 3405 1800 87.00 1000 300 1800 To RO

RO

1 Actual Flow 87.00 1000 300 1800Permeate

72.3 KLD50 20 300 Cooling

Tower

Reject

14.69 KLD5685 490 9200 Back to

MEE

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2.13.3.7 Conveyance of Wastewater to ETP & STP:

The wastewater will be conveyed to ETP & STP through pipeline.

Wastewater Collection

There will be 2 nos of tanks for each type of wastewater generated and the holding capacity

of each tank will be 10KL and one 5 KL by gravity gradient. Effluent will be transferred to

ETP area for treatment and reuse.

Mitigation Measures

ETP to treat industrial effluents.

The sewage will be collected in the collection tank and the flow will be sent to MBBR

to aerator to clarifier to sand and carbon filter and will be used for green belt. It will be

discharged to sea through CUSECS during rainy days.

ETP will be Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) System. Treated wastewater will be

recycled for make up.

A storm water drainage system will be developed for the project site.

The runoff from uncontaminated areas will be used for greenbelt area.

The oil contaminated water, if any will be sent to oil water separator; separated oil will

be sent to TNPCB approved vendors and water will be sent to ETP for further

treatment. The treated water will be re-used for Cooling tower.

2.13.3.8 Biological Environment

Impact on Migratory Paths for Wildlife and Forest Blocks

There are no identified migratory paths for major and minor wildlife in the project site and the

study area. The identified fauna which are observed at the project site and in the study area

are local migrants only. Therefore, the proposed project operations are not likely to have any

adverse impact on the paths for avid-fauna.

Mitigation Measures

Discharge of wastes/wastewater without treatment into the water bodies during the operation

phase will not be allowed.

Awareness will be given to workers about the importance and conservation of terrestrial

ecology and biodiversity.

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2.13.3.9 Solid Waste Management

Impact due to Solid Waste Generation

During operation phase, various types of solid waste are likely to be generated which can be

broadly categorized as Hazardous Waste and Non-hazardous Waste. Further, the generated

solid waste generation may include Biodegradable, Recyclable and Inert compounds. The

details of solid waste generation and its management proposed are discussed in Chapter 2,Section 2.9. If the solid waste generated is not properly managed and disposed in

unauthorized manner, it will impact on soil quality, groundwater and air quality.


Strict guidelines will be put in place in order to manage the solid waste generation during the

operational phase of the development. The main goals of the guidelines will be to ensure

adopting recycling techniques and encouraging sorting of solid waste at source into organic

and inorganic wastes. Waste management is given in Figure 2-13.

Figure 2-13 Waste Management Concept

2.14 Assessment of New and untested technology for the risk of technologicalfailure

The project is “Manufacturing of Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical Products”. The

Project has full fledged R & D Facility for the process development & process optimisation.

The processes of all the products are developed in-house and the parameters are perfectly

studied & so there would not be any changes in the processes. The manufacturing

processes for these products are repeatedly tested & are confirmed, and therefore there is

no risk of technological failure. Further the R&D Facility will continuously monitor the

production activities for smooth implemetaion of the processes for the manufacture of these

products.

TSDFHazardous waste

Recyclable Waste

Biodegradable Waste

TNPCB ApprovedRecycling Unit/Vendor

Organic Waste Converter

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CHAPTER – 3DESCRIPTION OF

ENVIRONMENT

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3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Preamble

This chapter depicts the establishment of baseline for valued environmental components, as

identified in and around the proposed project for M/s Crimsun Organics Pvt Ltd., with total

area of 4.46 Acres (18051.03 Sq.mt) located at, Plot No. C-9, C-10 & C-11, SIPCOT

Industrial Complex, Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk, District-607005, Tamil Nadu. The

primary baseline data was monitored covering one season three (3) months i.e., from March2018 – May 2018, and secondary data was also collected from Government and Semi-

Government organizations. The primary baseline data has been generated by M/s. Hubert

Enviro Care Systems (P) Ltd, Chennai, and a MoEF&CC approved Environmental Testing

Laboratory for the following environmental components.

Meteorology: Temperature, Relative Humidity, Rainfall, Wind Speed & Direction-

Refer Section - 3.6

Ambient Air Quality: Particulate matter <10 micron size (PM10), Particulate matter

<2.5 micron size (PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Carbon

Monoxide (CO), Lead (Pb), Ozone (O3),Benzene (C6H6), Benzo (a) pyrene (C20H12),

Arsenic (As), Nickel (Ni), Ammonia (NH3), Total Volatile organic Compound

(TVOC).Total Hydro Carbons (THC), Chlorine, HCl, HBr, H2S, HF & CS2- ReferSection - 3.7

Ambient Noise Levels: Day equivalent noise levels, Night equivalent noise levels -

Refer Section - 3.8

Inland Water Quality: Groundwater Quality, Surface Water Quality - Refer Section -3.9

Soil Quality - Refer Section - 3.10

Ecology - Refer Section - 3.11

Social Economic Status - Refer Section - 3.12

3.2 Study Area

A 10 Km radial distance with the proposed project site as the epicentre has been identified

as the General study area for assessing the baseline environmental status. The core study

area is the project area and its immediate surroundings to the tune of 1.0 Km radius from the

boundary. Further the Project Impact/Influence Area (PIA) is 10Km from the boundary of the

core area covering Kudikadu village, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District & Tamilnadu state.

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3.3 Description of the Study Area

As Described in Chapter 1 Introduction the site is located approximately 4.09 km NNE away

from the Cuddalore-Port Junction Railway Station and 32.12 Km NNE from Pondicherry

airport. An overall idea of the study area with reference to the physical conditions are

presented for better understanding in the following sections before proceeding into the

section on the prevailing environmental conditions of the study area. The map showing the

satellite image study area of Project site is given in Figure 3-1 and Topo Map of the study

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Figure 3-1 Map showing the Satellite Image of the study area

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Figure 3-2 Topo Map of Study area

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3.4 Environmentally/Ecologically Sensitive areas

The details of environmentally/ecologically sensitive areas covering within 15 km from

project boundary are given in Table 3-1 and Figure 3-3.

Table 3-1 Environmentally Sensitive Areas within 15km radius from Project Boundary

S.No. Areas Name/

Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km.) proposed projectlocation boundary

1

Areasprotectedunderinternationalconventions,national orlocallegislation fortheirecological,landscape,cultural orother relatedvalue

No NA

2

Areas whichare importantor sensitivefor ecologicalreasons -Wetlands,watercoursesor otherwater bodies,coastal zone,biospheres,mountains,forests

Yes

Uppanar River ≃ 0.45 km, E.Gadilam River ≃ 6.23 km, NNE.Bay of Bengal ≃ 1.8 km, EPonniyar River ≈ 9.1km,NNEPerumalEri ≈ 9.02 km, SSW

3

Areas usedby protected,important orsensitivespecies offlora or faunafor breeding,nesting,foraging,resting, over

No

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wintering,migration

4

Inland,coastal,marine orundergroundwaters

Yes

Uppanar River ≃ 0.45 km, E.Gadilam River ≃ 6.23 km, NNE.Bay of Bengal ≃ 1.8 km, EPonnaiyar River ≈ 9.1km,NNE

5State,Nationalboundaries

Yes TN – Pondichery State Boundary ≃10.43 km, N

6

Routes orfacilities usedby the publicfor access torecreation orother tourist,pilgrim areas

No NA

7 Defenseinstallations No NA

8Denselypopulated orbuilt-up area

Yes

S. o Vil ages Distance in(~km) Direction

Population(Census

2011)1 Cuddalore 6.94 NNE 1736762 Annavalli 2.8 WSW 57813 Cuddalore Port 3.2 NW 79114 Karaikkadu 1.3 WNW 62775 Kudikkadu 0.5 N 48396 Pachchyankuppam 1.8 NNW 78577 Ponnaiyankuppam 2.5 NNW 19858 Sembankuppam 3.2 SW 3042

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Areasoccupied bysensitive man-made landuses(hospitals,schools,places ofworship,communityfacilities)

No

Sl no Name Dist(≃Km) Di

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES1 Annai Velankanni High School 6.97 WNW2 Aristo Primary School 8.3 N3 ARK Nursery & Primary School 3.57 NNE4 Aseera Tsunami School 1.62 NW5 ASR nursery & Primary School 9.3 NNE6 Bhavani College of Education 9.27 N7 CK College of Engg & Tech 6.05 NNE8 College of Acupunture & Therapies 7.93 NNE9 Govt ITI 9.3 NNW

10 Govt. Girls Hr. Se, School 4.84 NNE11 Govt. Girls Hr. Se. School 7.28 NNW12 Govt. Hr. Se. School 1.38 WSW13 Govt. primary Schoool 9.6 NW14 Govt. School 3.5 NNE15 Govt. School 0.38 N16 Kandasamy Naidu College for Women 8.87 NNW17 Kattupalayam School 8.18 WNW18 Kudikadu panchayat School 0.285 E19 Lakshmi Chodira Metric Hr. Se. School 7.01 NNW20 Lakshmi Metric School 4.2 NNE21 Modern Middle School 6.9 WNW22 Municipal School 4.55 NNE23 National College of Education 7.67 NNW24 Periyar Govt. Arts College 7.45 NNE25 Primary School, Sonaganchavadi 4.94 S26 Roots International School 7.24 NNE27 Sri Saraswathy Metric Hr. Se. School 3.25 NNE28 St. Davids Hr. Se. School 4.51 NNE29 St. Joseph Hr. Se. School 8.89 N30 St. Joseph Metric Hr. Se. School 7.6 NNW31 St. Josephn ITI 7.87 NNE32 St. Marys Metric Hr. Se. School 8.06 N33 St. philomina Girls High School 4.76 NNE34 TNOU 7.69 NW35 Vigneswara Polytechnic College 9.7 S

HOSPITALS36 Alagananda Hospital 4.59 NNE37 Cuddalore Medical Centre 8.15 NNE38 Deepam Hospital 8.75 N39 Dhanalakshmi Health Centre 8.48 N40 Govt. GH 8.38 NNE41 Govt. Urban Primary Health care Centre 7.21 N

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42 Homeo Clinic 8.3 NNE43 Kannan Hospital 8.99 N44 Krishna Hospital 8.5 N45 Municipality Hospital 4.6 NNE46 Surya Hospital 8.98 N47 Veenus Homeopathy & Yoga Centre 8.43 NNE

Temples, Church & Mosque48 Bazatr Masjid 7.39 N49 Ezhai Mariyamman Temple 4.72 NNE50 Mosque 7.4 N51 Mosque 8.4 NNE52 Periya Palli Mosque 3.97 NNE53 Perumal Temple 7.8 NNE54 Rajagopalaswamy Temple 7.52 NNE55 St. Carmel Church 7.99 NNE56 Vilvanatheswarar Temple 9.22 N

Common Places57 Central Jail 5.5 NW58 Collector Office 8.4 N59 Cuddalore Port 3.56 NNE60 District Court 7.27 NNE61 District Police Office 8.38 NNE62 Income Tax Office 7.81 N63 RTO office 7.3 NNE

10

Areascontainingimportant, highquality orscarceresources

(ground waterresources,surfaceresources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

Yes

Fisheries and Tourism (Pondichery).

Cuddalore Port ≃3.05 km, NNECapper Hills lake ≃ 4.36 km, NNWSt. David Fort ≃ 6.8 km, NNEOld British Banglow ≃ 6.91 km, NNE

11

Areas alreadysubjected topollution orenvironmentaldamage.

Yes Cuddalore is notified/Recognised polluted area. As per CEPIIndex(2009 & 2016).

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(those whereexisting legalenvironmentalstandards areexceeded)

12

Areassusceptible tonatural hazardwhich couldcause theproject topresentenvironmentalproblems(earthquakes,subsidence,landslides,erosion,flooding orextreme oradverseclimaticconditions)

Yes

This area is generally plain, but however there have beencyclones.

The area under study falls in Zone-II, according to the IndianStandard Seismic Zoning Map. Suitable seismic coefficientsin horizontal and vertical directions respectively, have to beadopted while designing the structures.

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Figure 3-3 Environmental sensitive areas covering within 15 km from projectboundary

3.5 Physical ConditionsIn this section, the physical conditions of PIA district are discussed in general and wherever

possible references to the conditions prevailing in the study area in particular are also

provided. The physical conditions are discussed as under:

District profile

Drainage, land use, geology, Physiography

Natural resources

Climatic conditions, seismic zone characteristics and natural hazard

3.5.1 PIA District Profile

The district of Cuddalore lies on the east coast. It is bounded on the north by Villupuram

district, on the south by Nagapattinam district, on the west by Perambalur and Villupuram

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districts and on the east by Bay of Bengal. Headquarter of this district is Cuddalore. The

Southern boundary follows for the greater part of the length of two rivers - the Vellar and the

Coloroon. The district lies between 780 38’and 800 East latitude and 5o 5'/11o 11’ and12o 35’

North longitude. The total geographical area of the district is about 3,678 Sq.Km. The district

has 3 revenue divisions, 7 Taluks, 32 revenue Firkas and 873 revenue villages. With respect

to local administrative bodies, there are 5 municipalities, 13 panchayat unions, 16 town

Panchayats, 683village Panchayats and 873 revenue villages. The district has a total

population of twenty-six Lakhs with 13,11,151 males and 12,89,729 females (2011 census).

The sex ratio in Cuddalore stood at 984 per 1000 males according to the 2011census. Of the

total population, 17,18,249 (66.06%) persons live in rural areas and 8,82,631 (33.94%)

persons live in urban areas.

Source: ( http://tnenvis.nic.in/files/CUDDALORE.pdf )

3.5.2 Climatic Conditions

Cuddalore district has a hot tropical climate. The summer season, which is very oppressive,

is from March to May. The southwest monsoon, which follows, lasts till September. October

to December constitutes northeast monsoon season. January to February is the

comparatively cooler period. The annual normal rainfall for the period (1901-2000) ranges

from 1050 – 1400 mm. The normal annual rainfall over the district varies from about 1050

mm to about 1400mm. It is the minimum around Vriddhachalam (1051.3 mm). It gradually

increases and reaches a maximum around Chidambaram (1402.6 mm). The contributions of

individual seasons are as follows: NE-57%, SW-31%, Summer-7% and Winter 5%.

Northeast monsoon is the wettest period of the year when cyclonic activities in the Bay of

Bengal bring in the rainfall. An analysis of the annual cyclones (C) and Severe Cyclonic

Storms (SCS) in the Bay of Bengal region given in IMD e-Atlas, clearly indicates that

although the frequency of cyclones has decreased inthe recent years (after 1980s) there is a

marginal increase in the occurrence of SCS, which in turn implies the increased magnitude.

The maximum recorded temperature of the district is 36.80C, while minimum temperature

is19.90 C.

Source: IMD_Cuddalore District

3.5.3 Natural Resources of Cuddalore District

3.5.3.1 Flora & FaunaMost of the villagers in the study area are engaged in monsoon depended agricultural

activities. The major agricultural crop patterns practised in the study area are Rice (Oryza

sativa) and Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), during monsoon season and during winter

season ground nut (Arachis villosulicarpa), sesame (Sesamum indicum) and Jowar

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(Sorghum vulgare) are cultivated. The major cash crops cultivated in the area is Cashew

(Anacardium occidentale). Agricultural activities in the study area commence with the early

monsoon shower. The minor crops cultivated in the study area are Tapioca (Manihot

esculenta), Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), Banana (Musa paradisiacal) and Gauva

(Psidium guajava). Vegetables cultivated in the area are okra (Abelmoschus esculentus),

Brinjal (Solan melongena), Chilli (Capsicum annum), Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) and

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia). Green leafy vegetables are reported to be grown in the

study area during post monsoon season. Horticultural practices and fruits grown in the study

area are Mango (Mangifera indica L.), Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis), Lemon (Citrus

Limon) and Sapota (Achras zapota). Other fruit yielding varieties cultivated in the study area

were Papaya (Carica papaya L), Kodukkappuli (Pithelellobium dulce) and Tamarind

(Tamarindus indicum L). Coconut plantation was observed at many villages. Flora and

fauna of PIA are discussed in Section 3.11.

3.5.3.2 Forest ResourcesTotal forest area of Cuddalore district was 9,718.85 ha Reserve Forest category was

9,467.13 ha and Reserve Lands was 196.52 ha while unclassed forest was 55.20 ha.

Out-turn of Forest Product:

a) Fuel wood (MT): 15.500

b) Timber (Cu.m) : Teak-13.634 m3

c) Cashew (MT) : 0.55

d) Others

i) Palmyara leaves : 3,400 Nos.

ii) Palmyra Nuts : 5,000 Nos.

Source: ( http://tnenvis.nic.in/files/CUDDALORE.pdf )

3.5.3.3 IrrigationGenerally, for agricultural purpose maximum amount of available water resources are

utilized through minor irrigation schemes. The surface flow in the rivers can be observed

only during monsoon periods. The deficient monsoon rainfall has affected the flow of surface

water into reservoirs, anicuts, lakes etc. Hence under these circumstances the agriculturists

have to totally depend upon an alternative source i.e., Ground Water to meet their irrigation

requirement.

In Cuddalore district, 593 tanks, 270 canals and one major reservoir serve as the main

source for irrigation. Wellington reservoir is the major reservoir in Thittagudi taluk and

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Veeranam tank is the major irrigation source in Chidambaram and Kattumannarkudi taluks.

In Cuddalore taluks Perumal Eri is the major surface irrigation source.

Source: ( http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/TamilNadu/cuddalore.pdf )

3.5.3.4 Agricultural ResourcesThe most part of the district is a flat plain sloping gently from the west to the sea on the east

and from the north to the south except for a strip of high ground running across the district

from Pondicherry to Virudhachalam. The region can be distinguished into the following

natural divisions. The eastern region consists of red soil tracts and wide spread paddy fields

and green groves of fruit bearing trees marked here and there by broad open tanks. The

Southern region of the district, particularly Chidambaram taluk and a fewparts of

Virudhachalam taluk are comparatively green and fertile and is madeup of even expanse of

irrigated land, which resembles to a great extent, the deltaic part of Thanjavur district. This is

in contrast to the rest of the composite South Arcot district. The seashore is fringed with a

belt of blown sand of varying width. The fruit crop yield comprising mango, guava, etc., is the

highest when compared to the other crops. The main plantation crop is cashew nut.

Cuddalore district has good fishing potential in view of its rich coastal area. The coastal fish

production is more than inland fish production and the production has been steadily

increasing. The Cuddalore district has a coastal line of 57.5 km. The inland fresh water area

spreads for about 8,113 ha (81.13 sq.km) and estuary & brackish water area over 8,072

(80.72 sq.km) ha Marine fishing is practised in 41 coastal villages of the district.

Source: (http://tnenvis.nic.in/files/CUDDALORE.pdf )

3.5.3.5 Mineral ResourcesThe district has rich mineral deposits. The fossiliferous cretaceous limestone is found in

Parur and Northwest of Virudhachalam and Neyveli Lignite Corporations Ltd., Tvl Oil and

Natural Gas Corporation Ltd and Lakshmi kumar, Chidambaram.

Geology & Minerals map of Tamil Nadu is given in Figure 3-4.

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Figure 3-4 Geology & Minerals Map of TamilNadu & Pondicherry

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3.5.4 Land Use & Land CoverTotal geographical area of Cuddalore district is 3645 Sq.Km. Built up area, Urban is 74.93

Sq.Km. and Builtup area, Rural 200.38 Sq. Km. Details of district land use/land cover

statistics for Cuddalore district is givenTable 3-2 and Land Use map of Cuddalore district is

given in Figure 3-5. Land Use pattern of Cuddalore district is given in Figure 3-6

Table 3-2 District land use/land cover statistics for Cuddalore district

S.No Division of Land Use/Land CoverArea inSq.Km

Area inAcres

Area in HaTotal Area%

1. Builtup,Urban 74.93 18515.58 7493 2.06

2. Builtup,Mining 71.18 17588.93 7118 1.95

3. Agriculture,Plantation 568.09 140377.88 56809 15.59

4. Forest,Evergreen/ Semi evergreen 0.42 103.78 42 0.01

5. Forest,Forest Plantation 52.13 12881.58 5213 1.43

6. Forest,Swamp/ Mangroves 8.48 2095.45 848 0.23

7. Barren/unculturable/ Wastelands, Scrub land 33.5 8278.02 3350 0.92

8. Barren/unculturable/ Wastelands, Barren rocky 0.05 12.36 5 0

9. Wetlands/WaterBodies,Reservoir/Lakes/Ponds 39.46 9750.76 3946 1.08

10.Wetlands/WaterBodies,Reservoir/Lakes/Ponds

152.92 37787.30 15292 4.2

11. Builtup,Rural 200.38 49514.90 20038 5.5

12. Agriculture,Crop land 2099.63 518829.07 209963 57.6

13. Agriculture,Fallow 159.87 39504.68 15987 4.39

14. Forest,Deciduous 11.23 2774.99 1123 0.31

15. Forest,Scrub Forest 10.74 2653.91 1074 0.29

16.Barren/unculturable/ Wastelands, Salt Affectedland

25.71 6353.07 2571 0.71

17. Barren/unculturable/ Wastelands, Sandy area 1.42 350.89 142 0.04

18. Wetlands/Water Bodies, Inland Wetland 9.02 2228.89 902 0.25

19. Wetlands/Water Bodies, River/Stream/canals 125.84 31095.69 12584 3.45

Total 3645 900698.73 364500 100

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Figure 3-5 Land Use Map of Cuddalore district

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Figure 3-6 Land Use Pattern of PIA district

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3.5.4.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study AreaTotal Project Study Area is 319.87 Sq. Km. Land Use /Land Cover statistics of 10 Km radius

of the Study Area is given in Table 3-3 and land Use pattern of Study area is given in Figure3-7 and LULC map of the Study area is given in Figure 3-8.

Table 3-3 Land Use/Land Cover statistics of 10 Km radius of the Study Area

Sl.NoDivision of Land Use/Land

CoverArea in Sq.Km Area in Acres

Area inHa

Total Area %

1 Plantation 64.61 15965.45 6461 20.19

2 Cropland 42.19 10425.36 4219 13.18

3 Fallow land 29.42 7269.829 2942 9.19

4 Coastal Wetland 14.36 3548.428 1436 4.48

5 Urban 11.44 2826.881 1144 3.57

6 Rural 13.21 3264.257 1321 4.12

7 River/ Stream/ Canals 9.13 2256.069 913 2.85

8 Sandy Area 4.59 1134.212 459 1.43

9 Scrub land 4.07 1005.717 407 1.27

10 Reservoirs/ Lakes/ Ponds 2.5 617.7625 250 0.78

11 Salt affected land 0.82 202.6261 82 0.25

12 Deciduous 0.77 190.2709 77 0.24

13 Inland Wetland 0.29 71.66045 29 0.09

14 Ocean 122.47 30262.95 12247 38.28

Total 319.87 79041.48 31987 100

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Figure 3-7 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area

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Figure 3-8 Land use/Land cover map of the Study Area

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3.5.5 TopographyCuddalore district is predominantly agricultural with the coastal line stretching from

Marakanam, which is now in Viluppuram District in the North to the Mouth of River

Coleroon in the South, line of 68 kms and from west to east, towards the sea. The only hill in

the district is the Mount Capper hill near Cuddalore. Mount Capper is the only part, which

can be termed as a prominent feature in the landscape and even this is only about a 100

feet above mean sea level. For the rest, the course of the formation, where it has not been

cut away by the rivers pass through it, may be traced by the red soil, which gives rise to the

most unfertile land in the district. The study area contours vary from 20 m to 40 m above

MSL. Topo Sheet of the study area is given in Figure 3-9. Physical map of Tamil Nadu is

given in Figure 3-10. Contour map of the Study area is given in Figure 3-11.

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Figure 3-9 Topo Map of Study area

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(Source: maps of India)

Figure 3-10 Physical map of Tamilnadu State

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Figure 3-11 Contour map of Study Area

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3.5.6 Geology of PIA DistrictAlluvium forms the dominant geological formation of Cuddalore district. Sandstone is

available in Chidambaram taluk, parts of Cuddalore, Panruti, Virudhachalam and

Kattumannarkoil. Granite gneiss is present in parts of Thittagudi and Virudhachalam taluks.

Lignite, feldspar, gypsum, mica and limestone are the other minerals found in the district.

The study area mainly covers Alluvium recent and often contains a good deal of organic

matter. It therefore yields very fertile. Geology map of the PIA district is given in Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12 Geology Map of Cuddalore District

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3.5.7 Geomorphology of PIA DistrictThe entire district can be broadly divided into following 3 zones. Western Pedi plains of

entire area are covered by Mangalur and Nallur blocks. This area is occupied by

denudational landforms like shallow buried pediment, deep buried pediment and pediments.

Central part of the district is characterized by sedimentary high grounds, elevation >80 m of

Cuddalore sandstone of Tertiary age. This zone occupies part of Virudhachalam,

Kammapuram, Kurinjipadi, Cuddalore and Kattumannarkoil taluks. Rest of the area in the

district is covered by eastern coastal plain, which predominantly occupied by the flood plain

of fluvial origin formed under the influence of Penniyar, Vellar and Coleroon river systems.

Marine sedimentary plain is noted all along the eastern coastal region. In between the

marine sedimentary plain and fluvial flood plains, fluvio marine deposits are noted, which

consists of sand dunes and back swamp areas. Geomorphology Map of study area is given

Figure 3-14.

The Geomorphology of the study area is given in Table 3-4 and Geomorphology pattern is

given in Figure 3-13.

Table 3-4 Geomorphology of the study areaSl.No Geomorphology Area in

Sq.Km Total Area %1 Denudational Origin - Pediment - Pediplain Complex 92.8 29.012 Fluvial Origin - Older Flood Plain 4.47 1.393 Fluvial Origin - Active Flood Plain 0.73 0.224 Coastal origin - Older Deltaic Plain 26.59 8.315 Coastal Origin - Younger Coastal Plain 16.49 5.156 Coastal Origin - Older Coastal Plain 44.69 13.977 Water Bodies/Tanks 11.63 3.638 Ocean 122.47 38.28

Total 319.87 100

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Figure 3-13 Geomorphology Pattern of the Study Area

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Figure 3-14 Geomorphology Map of Study Area

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3.5.8 Hydrogeology of PIA DistrictGround water occurs in all the geological formations ranging in age from Archaean to Recent

which can be broadly classified into two hydrogeological units namely a) fissured and

fractured formations b) porous formation.

Fissured and Fractured formations: The hard consolidated and crystalline rocks of

Archaean age represent the fissured and fractured formations and occur in the western part

of the district covering major part of Titangudi and western part of Virudhachalam taluks and

consists mainly Charnockite and associated rocks ofArchaean age. The secondary porosity

in the weathered fissured and fractured zones forms the avenues for ground water

occurrence and movement, which are more than 12 m bgl at places. Ground water in this

terrain is developed by means of dug wells, dug cum bore wells and bore wells/tube wells.

The depth of the wells varies from 10 – 15 m bgl with yield varying from 25,000 to 1 lakh

litres/day. The bore wells tap the fracture within 100 m bgl can yield up to 5 lps and can

sustain a pumping of 4 – 8 hrs in a day.

Porous Formation: The unconsolidated quaternary sediments consisting of laterite and the

fluvial and coastal alluvium and the semi consolidated formations comprising the Cuddalore

sandstone and Gopurapuram formations of Tertiary era, Calcareous sandstone moral of

Upper cretaceous. The unconsolidated quaternary alluvium and the Cuddalore sandstone

form the principal and potential aquifers in the district.

In the area underlain by cretaceous formations ground water occurs generally at bedding

places and joints siliceous limestones or in the intergranular pore spaces of calcareous

Sandstone. In the semi consolidated Gopurapuram formations are essentially argillaceous,

comprising silts, clay stones, calcareous sandstones, siliceous limestones and algal

limestones.Depth 50 –750 m bgl. Tube wells tapping cretaceous formation are in the depth

range of 100 to 250 m bgl with a yield of 8 lps. It can sustain a pumping of 6 hrs per day. It is

generally used for drinking/irrigation purposes.

The tertiary aquifer comprising Cuddalore Sandstone is the most productive aquifer and

occurs in the depth range of 100 to 457 m. The yield of the wells varies from 20 to 65 lps and

can sustain a pumping of 10 – 14 hrs a day. It is mainly used for irrigation purposes.

The quaternary formations in the district consist of sediments of fluvial fluvio-marine and

marine facies. It includes various types of soil, fine to coarse-grained sands, silts, clays

laterite and lateritic gravels. Laterite and lateritic gravels occur in major part of the district

covering the Cuddalore sandstones. The Laterites are generally ferruginous and sometimes

extensive in occurrence as near Vadalur and Maduraipakkam, Laterites are dark brown. The

quaternary formation occurs at shallow depth less than 30 m and is tapped by dug 8 wells

and filter points. The yield of the wells varies from less than 1 to 5 lps and can sustain a

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pumping of 6 – 8 hrs in a day. Cuddalore sandstone which form the potential for aquifers in

the district. Ground water yield prospects of the study area shows in a range of 300-1500

LPM.

The study area of the project has:

Aquifer: Unconsolidated

Age: Recent

Lithology: River alluvium, Flood Plain- deposits sand.

Ground water condition: Discontinous, thin, unconfined to semi confined aquifers with

thickness of Alluvium 10-30m.

The Hydrogeology map of PIA district is given in Figure 3-15.

Figure 3-15 Hydrogeology Map of PIA district

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3.5.9 Drainage Pattern in PIA DistrictThe district is drained by Gadilam and Pennaiyar rivers in the north, Vellar and coleroon in

the south. All these rivers are ephemeral and carry floods during monsoon. They generally

flow from west towards east and the pattern is mainly sub parallel. The eastern coastal part

near Porto-Novo is characterized by lagoons and back waters. Ponniyar is one of the major

seasonal river drains the northern part of the district, which originates from the Nandi hills of

Karnataka state. Thurinjalar and Musukundah rivers are the tributaries, which join the

Ponnaiyar river, Malattar riverI the distributory of the Ponnaiyar river. Vellar, is the other

major seasonal river, which drains the major portion in the southern part of the district.

Manimuktha, Gomukhi and Mayura are the major tributaries which join the Vellar river. The

study area is drained towards Bay of Bengal.The Bay of Bengal is covered by one fourth of

the study area which is 2 Km from Study area andalso there is Uppanar river within 0.6Km. Drainage map of the study area is givenin Figure 3-16.

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Figure 3-16 Drainage map of the study area

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3.5.10 Soils in PIA DistrictThe soils of the district are classified as the black, red, ferruginous and arenacious. They are

again subdivided into clays, loam and sands. Black soils are observed in the chidambaram

and Vriddhachalam taluks. Sandy soils are seen along the coast in Cuddalore and

Chidambaram taluks. The younger alluvial soils are found as small patches along the stream

and river courses in the district. Red sandy soil is seen covering the Cuddalore sandstone,

laterite and lateritic gravels occur in parts of Vriddhachalam, Panruti and Cuddalore taluks.

The study falls in the soil order of recent alluvium soil. Soil Map of Tamil Nadu is given

Figure 3-17.

Figure 3-17 Soil Map of Tamil Nadu

3.5.11 Cyclones & Depressions, Winds and Coastal Erosion in PIA DistrictHeavy rains showers during the months of October, November and December inundates

low-lying areas, coastal areas and the areas nearby major irrigation sources. Cyclones are

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also part of the North East monsoon. Due to floods, sudden outbreak of several water borne

diseases was also experienced in the past. Cuddalore District consists of nine taluks viz.

Cuddalore, Panruti, Kurinjipadi, Chidambaram, Kattumannarkoil, bhuvanagiri, Vridhachalam,

Veppur and Tittagudi. Among these, Cuddalore, kurinjipadi, bhuvanagiri and Chidambaram

are the coastal taluks that lies in the heavy wind and cyclone zone while other five taluks lies

in the flood zone. Cuddalore has the land slope from west to east and from north to south.

Since the district is situated at the seacoast, it drains water not only within the district, but

also from the catchments close by relatively the mid land slopes make drainage difficult.

Cuddalore has always been classified as a multi-hazard prone district. Cyclones and floods

have wreaked havoc in the district several times in the past few centuries. The district also

falls within the Zone- II with respect to earthquakes. The problem owes its genesis to the

location of the district. The district has a coastline of approximately 52.5 Kms. Therefore the

district is vulnerable to the cyclonic depressions and the resultant rains, which cause floods.

Cuddalore District has an area of 3,698.68 Sq.Km. Comprising of extremely fertile and well

irrigated lands benefiting from water draining over fields and through major and minor river

systems. The district however suffers from the flooding when excess water flows down these

local rivers and over the fields due to Northeast monsoon rains in the river basins and in the

district itself. As per India Wind and Cyclone Hazard map cuddalore district falls under very

high damage risk zone of wind and Cyclone with a speed of 50 M/s. Cyclone and wind

Hazard Map of India is given in

Figure 3-18.

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Figure 3-18 Wind and Cyclone Hazard Map of India

3.5.12 SeismicityAs per the IS:1893 (Part-1) 2002 of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the project

location/study area falls in Zone II, which is categorised as a moderate risk least active (as

per map) zone. The seismicity map of India is shown Figure 3-19.

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Figure 3-19 Seismicity Map of IndiaSource: https://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/india/seismiczone.htm

3.6 Air EnvironmentBaseline ambient air quality assessment gives the status in the vicinity of site and is an

indispensable part of environmental impact assessment studies. Significant changes, in

predominant winds and weather conditions are observed in winter, summer and post-

monsoon seasons apart from the local topographic influences. The baseline status of air

environment in the study area is assessed through a systematic air quality surveillance

programme.

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3.6.1 Meteorological ConditionsThe regional air quality is influenced by the meteorology of that region. The principal weather

parameters that influence the concentration of the air pollutants in the surroundings are wind

speed, wind direction and temperature. The meteorological data is useful for proper

interpretation of the baseline data. It is used as input for air quality dispersion models for

predicting the post project environmental scenario i.e. ground level concentrations due to

proposed utilities like Boilers & DG sets, etc.

3.6.2 Meteorological Data CollectionAvailable secondary data pertaining to the meteorological parameters was obtained from the

IMD Climatological tables. In addition, baseline meteorological data (primary data) was

generated during the Pre-monsoon Season (March - May 2018). The methodology adopted

for monitoring surface observations is as per the standard norms laid down by Bureau of

Indian Standards (BIS) i.e. IS:8829 and Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

3.6.3 General Meteorological Scenario based on IMD DataThe nearest Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) station located to project site is

Cuddalore. The Climatological data for Cuddalore (11 46’ N and 79o 46’ E), published by

the IMD, based on daily observations at 08:30 and 17:30 hour IST for a 30-year period, is

presented in the following sections on the meteorological conditions of the region. The

monthly variations of the relevant meteorological parameters are reproduced in Table 3-5.

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Table 3-5 Climatological Summary – Cuddalore Region (1971-2000)

MonthTemp (oC) Rainfall

(mm)RelativeHumidity

(%)

Station LevelPressure

hPaMeanWind

Speed(m/s)

PredominantWind

Directions(From)*

DailyMax.

DailyMin. Total No. of

days 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30Jan 28.8 20.3 31.4 1.6 85 70 24.2 24.2 2.2 N NEFeb 30.1 21.1 6.7 1.0 84 69 25.7 25.8 1.9 NW SEMar 31.9 22.8 15.1 0.8 81 70 28.5 28.6 2.1 NW SEApr 33.9 25.7 8.1 0.4 75 73 31.3 32.4 2.5 S SEMay 36.5 26.9 29.6 1.6 68 72 30.1 33.7 2.7 SW SEJun 37.0 26.6 39.3 3.1 65 62 27.8 29.8 2.7 SW SEJul 35.4 25.7 87.0 5.2 70 64 27.8 29.7 2.3 SW SEAug 34.7 25.2 115.1 6.1 73 66 28.2 30.1 2.2 SW SESep 33.7 24.7 142.9 7.1 77 74 29.2 31.5 2.0 SW SEOct 31.8 24.2 250.9 9.6 83 77 30.0 30.6 1.7 SW SENov 29.7 22.7 335.4 11.0 86 78 28.2 28.1 2.1 N NEDec 28.6 21.3 219.7 7.0 86 75 25.6 25.6 2.6 N NEMax. 37.0 26.9 335.4 11.0 86.0 78.0 31.3 33.7 2.7

SEMin. 28.6 20.3 6.7 0.4 65.0 62.0 24.2 24.2 1.7Avg. 32.7 23.9 106.80 4.5 77.8 70.8 28.1 29.2 2.3

As per the above IMD Climatological Table 3-5 the observations drawn are the following.

Daily maximum temperature is 37oC and the daily minimum temperature is 20.3oC were

recorded in the months of June and January respectively

Maximum and minimum relative humidity of 86% and 62% were recorded the months of

November, December and June respectively.

Maximum and minimum rainfall of 335.4 mm and 6.7 mm was recorded in the months of

November and February respectively.

Maximum and minimum Mean wind speed during the study period is 2.7 m/s and 1.7

m/s. was recorded in the months of May, June and October respectively. According to

the above IMD data predominant wind pattern is from South East to North West.

3.6.4 Meteorological data during Study PeriodThe meteorological data of study period was used for interpretation of baseline status and to

simulate the meteorological conditions for prediction of impacts in modelling studies.

Meteorology Data for the Study Period March- May 2018 is presented in Table 3-6.

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Figure 3-20 Wind Rose during March – May 2018.

Table 3-6 Meteorology Data for the Study Period (March - May 2018)

S. No Parameter Observation

1. Temperature Max Temperature: 38.00C

Min Temperature: 24.00C

Avg Temperature: 31.30C

2. Average Relative Humidity 75.6%

3. Average Wind Speed 2.4 m/s

4. Predominant Wind

Direction

E to W and SE to NW

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3.6.5 Atmospheric Inversion

Atmospheric inversion level at the project site was monitored; the results observed at the site

during the study period are as follows

Average atmospheric temperature: 34.7 0C

Average Relative humidity: 75.6 %

Average Wind speed: 2.4 m/s

The daily inversion level calculated based on the average temperature and average wind

speed at the project site and the maximum inversion height is derived by the graph plotted

based on the average temperature and average wind speed. The daily inversion level at the

project site varies from 50 to 1750m during 6 AM to 6 PM, the maximum recorded at 5 PM,

March 2018. This is shown in the following Figure 3-21.

Figure 3-21Atmospheric inversion level at the project site

3.7 Ambient Air QualityThe selection criteria for monitoring locations are based on the following:

Topography/Terrain

Meteorological conditions

Residential and sensitive areas within the study area

Representatives of regional background air quality/pollution levels and

Representation of likely impacted areas

3.7.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring StationsTo evaluate the baseline air quality of the study area, Eight (08) monitoring locations have

been identified as perannual wind predominance. The annual wind predominance is from

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depicts the annual wind pattern. Map showing the AAQ monitoring locations is given in

Figure 3-22 and the details of the locations are given in Table 3-7.

Table 3-7 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

StationCode Location

Typeof

WindGeographical Coordinates

Distance(km) from

Projectboundary

AzimuthDirections

A1 Project Site - 11°40'44.36"N79°45'19.10"E Within Site

A2 Cuddalore Old Town c/w 11°42'46.99"N79°46'7.19"E 3.84 NNE

A3 Kannarapettai d/w 11°41'38.08"N79°44'31.51"E 2.08 NW

A4 Anna Nagar c/w 11°45'6.91"N79°46'31.24"E 8.16 NNE

A5 Poondiyankuppam c/w 11°37'52.39"N79°43'51.20"E 5.87 SSW

A6 Periyakattu Sagai c/w 11°38'32.45"N79°41'36.61"E 7.83 SW

A7 Ramapuram c/w 11°41'36.93"N79°41'34.35"E 6.98 WNW

A8 M Pudur d/w 11°43'26.22"N79°43'0.63"E 6.39 NW

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Figure 3-22 Map showing the Ambient Air Quality monitoring locations

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3.7.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Techniques and FrequencyAmbient air quality was monitored twice in a week for One (01) season (shall cover 12

weeks), i.e. during Pre-Monsoon season (March-May 2018). PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, Pb,

NH3, C6H6, C20H12, As, Ni, TVOC, THC and other process-specific pollutants like Chlorine,

HCl, HBr, H2S, HF and CS2 were monitored. Sampling was carried out as per Central

Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitoring guidelines at each location. Analytical methods

used for analysis of parameters are given in Table 3-8.

Table 3-8 Analytical Methods for Analysis of Ambient Air Quality Parameters(NAAQ)

S. No Parameters Analytical method NAAQ standards: 2009Sampling

Time

1Sulphur Dioxide(SO2), μg/m3

IS:5182(Part-2):2001(Reaff:2006)

50 (Annual) 80(24 Hours) 24 Hours

2Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2), μg/m3

IS: 5182 (Part - 6): 2006 40 (Annual) 80 (24 Hours) 24 Hours

3Particulate Matter(PM2.5), μg/m3

IS: 5182 (Part - 23): 2006 40 (Annual) 60 (24 hours) 24 Hours

4Particulate Matter(PM10), μg/m3

IS:5182 (Part– 23): 2006 60 (Annual)100 (24hours)

24 Hours

5 CO mg/m3IS:5182(Part–10):1999(Reaff:2006)

2 (8 hours) 4 (1hour) 8 Hours

6 Pbμg/m3IS:5182(Part–22):2004(Reaff:2006)

0.5(Annual) 1(24 hours) 24 Hours

7 O3, μg/m3 IS: 5182 (Part – 9): 1974 100(8hours) 180 (1hour) 8 Hours

8 NH3, μg/m3APHA(air) 2nd edition(Indophenol-blue method)

100(Annual) 400(24 hours) 8 Hours

9 Benzene, μg/m3IS:5182(Part–11):1999(RA:2009)

5 (Annual) 5 (Annual) 24 Hours

10Benzo (a) pyrene,ng/m3

IS:5182(Part–12):2004(RA:2009)

1 (Annual) 1 (Annual) 24 Hours

11 Arsenic, ng/ m3 APHA (air) 2nd edition 6 (Annual) 6 (Annual) 24 Hours

12 Nickel, ng/ m3

3.7.2.1 Results and DiscussionsThe variations of the pollutants PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO, Pb, O3, NH3, C6H6, C20 H12, As &

Ni are compared with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), MoEF&CC

Notification, November 2009. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Data (March-May 2018) for the

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study area is given in Table 3-9 and trends of measured ambient concentration in the study

area were graphically represented in Figure 3-23.

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Table 3-9 Summary of the average baseline concentrations of pollutants

Parameters Conc.NAAQ

Standards

LocationsProject

SiteCuddaloreOld Town

Kannarapettai Anna Nagar Poondiyanku

ppamPeriyakattu

Sagai Ramapuram M Pudur

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8

PM10 Conc.(µg/m³)

Min.

100(24 Hours)

52.3 48.2 37.2 44.2 41.2 42.8 46.5 46.9

Max. 70.2 63.8 59.9 63.5 58.2 61.2 62.3 67.8

Avg. 61.4 57.4 49.59 55.9 51.8 53.3 54.4 56.8

98th ‘tile 70.2 63.7 59.1 63.4 58.2 60.8 61.8 67.6

PM2.5 Conc.(µg/m3)

Min.

60(24 Hours)

25.9 24.6 23.1 24.6 23.5 23.1 20.3 23.5

Max. 36.9 36.5 34.2 34.5 35.6 34.2 34.2 36.5

Avg. 32.1 30.5 28.5 29.9 29.2 28.5 28.6 29.5

98th ‘tile 36.7 36.3 33.9 34.4 35.1 33.9 33.9 35.2

SO2 Conc.(µg/m3)

Min.

80(24 Hours)

6.8 7.5 6.6 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.6

Max.13.4 14.2 13.4 13.4 15.8 14.8 15.7 14.2

Avg.9.05 10.98 8.81 9.86 10.34 10.75 9.78 10.41

98th ‘tile 13.1 14.1 12.5 13.3 15.5 14.6 14.7 13.9

NO2 Conc.(µg/m3) Min. 80 23.5 23.5 18.5 20.1 20.1 20.1 22.4 24.6

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LocationsProject



ppamPeriyakattu


A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8

Max.(24 Hours) 33.6 34 29.1 34 28.64 34 34 34

Avg.,29.3 29.5 24.7 26.6 25.4 26.5 27.6 29.9

98th ‘tile33.1 34.0 28.9 33.4 28.6 32.3 33.6 33.8

Pb (μg/m3) Avg. 1(24 hour) 0.47 0.8 0.54 0.35 0.25 0.39 0.21 0.41

CO (mg/m3) Avg. 4(1hour) 0.46 0.65 0.24 BDL( DL

0.05)BDL( DL

0.05) 0.27 BDL( DL 0.05) 0.44

O3 (μg/m3) Avg. 180(1hour)

11.91 11.71 11.68 11.38 11.37 10.67 11.38 10.96

C6H6 (μg/m3) Avg. 5(Annual) 2.1 BDL (1) 1.57 BDL (1) BDL (1) BDL (1) BDL (1) BDL (1)

C20H12 (a) , (ng/m3) Avg. 1(Annual) BDL (1) BDL (1) BDL (1) BDL (1) BDL (1) BDL (1) BDL (1) BDL (1)

As (ng/ m3) Avg. 6(Annual) BDL (2) BDL (2) BDL (2) BDL (2) BDL (2) BDL (2) BDL (2) BDL (2)

Ni (ng/m3) Avg. 20(Annual)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 10)

TVOC(µg/m³) Avg. - 0.08 0.074 0.068 0.068 0.095 0.077 0.058 BDL(DL0.025)

THC(ppm)

Avg. - BDL(DL 0.1)

BDL(DL 0.1)

BDL(DL 0.1)

BDL(DL 0.1)

BDL(DL 0.1)

BDL(DL 0.1)

BDL(DL 0.1)

BDL(DL 0.1)

NH3 (μg/m3) Avg. 400(24hours)

6.83 7.53 6.47 6.76 6.83 7.09 6.08 6.39

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Standards

LocationsProject



ppamPeriyakattu


A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8

Cl (μg/m3)Avg. - BDL (DL

145)BDL (DL

145)BDL (DL

145)BDL (DL

145)BDL (DL

145)BDL (DL

145)BDL (DL

145)BDL (DL

145)

HCl (mg/m3) Avg. - BDL (DL0.75)

BDL (DL0.75)

BDL (DL0.75)

BDL (DL0.75)

BDL (DL0.75)

BDL (DL0.75)

BDL (DL0.75)

BDL (DL0.75)

HBr (mg/m3) Avg. - BDL (DL0.70)

BDL (DL0.70)

BDL (DL0.70)

BDL (DL0.70)

BDL (DL0.70)

BDL (DL0.70)

BDL (DL0.70)

BDL (DL0.70)

H2S (μg/m3)Avg. - BDL (DL

6) BDL (DL 6) BDL (DL 6) BDL (DL 6) BDL (DL 6) BDL (DL 6) BDL (DL 6) BDL (DL6)

HF (mg/m3)Avg. - BDL (DL

0.16)BDL (DL

0.16)BDL (DL0.16)

BDL (DL0.16)

BDL (DL0.16)

BDL (DL0.16)

BDL (DL0.16)

BDL (DL0.16)

CS2 (μg/m3)Avg. - BDL (DL

600)BDL (DL

600)BDL (DL

600)BDL (DL

600)BDL (DL

600)BDL (DL

600)BDL (DL

600)BDL (DL

600)

Note: BDL (Below detectable limit), DL (Detectable limit)

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Figure 3-23 Trends of Measured Ambient Concentrations in the Study Area

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3.7.2.2 ObservationsThe ambient air quality has been monitored at 8 locations for 20 parameters including 12

parameters as per NAAQS, 2009 within the study area. The average baseline levels of

PM10(49.59-61.4µg/m³), PM2.5(28.5-32.1µg/m³), SO2 (8.81-10.98µg/m³),NO2(24.7-

29.9µg/m³), CO (0.24-0.65 mg/m3) and some are BDL, all the parameters are well within the

National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Industrial, Commercial and Residential areas at

all monitoring locations during the study period.

3.8 Noise EnvironmentThe prevailing ambient noise level at a particular location is nothing but the resultant (total)

of all kinds of noise sources existing at various distances around that location. The ambient

noise level at a location varies continuously depending on the type of surrounding activities.

Ambient noise levels have been established by monitoring noise levels at Eight (08)

locations in and around 10Km distance from project area during the study period using

precision noise level meter. The noise monitoring locations in the study area were selected

after giving due consideration to the various land use categories. The land use categories

include commercial, residential, rural and sensitive areas. Noise levels were recorded on an

hourly basis for one complete day at each location using pre- calibrated noise levels.

Sampling images and map noise showing the noise monitoring locations are given in and

Figure 3-24.

3.8.1 Results and DiscussionsBased on the recorded hourly noise levels at each monitoring location, the day equivalent

(Ld) and night equivalent (Ln) were calculated;

Ld: Average noise levels between 6:00 hours to 22.00 hours.

Ln: Average noise levels between 22:00 hours to 6.00 hours.

The comparison of day equivalent noise levels (Ld) and night equivalent noise levels (Ln)

with the respective CPCB stipulated noise standards for various land use categories are

shown in the Table 3-10 .

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Table 3-10 Day and Night Equivalent Noise Levels

S. No Location LocationCode

Distance(km) from

Projectboundary

AzimuthDirection

Noise level indB(A) Leq CPCB Standard Environmental

SettingDay Night Lday(Ld)

LNight(Ln)

1 Project Site N1 Within Site 59.4 54.1 75 70 Industrial

2 Cuddalore OldTown N2 3.84 NNE 58.1 52.9 65 55 Commercial

3 Kannarapettai N3 2.08 NW 52.5 43.6 55 45 Residential4 Anna Nagar N4 8.16 NNE 57.2 53.3 65 55 Commercial5 Poondiyankuppam N5 5.87 SSW 50.5 44.6 55 45 Residential6 Periyakattu Sagai N6 7.83 SW 51.3 42.5 55 45 Residential7 Ramapuram N5 6.98 WNW 53.2 43.7 55 45 Residential8 M Pudur N7 6.39 NW 51.1 43.2 55 45 Residential

3.8.1.1 ObservationsIt is observed that the day equivalent and night equivalent noise levels at all locations are

within prescribed CPCB standards

In industrial area day time noise levels was about 59.4 dB(A) and 54.1 dB(A) during

night time, which is within prescribed limit by MoEF&CC (75 dB(A) Day time & 70

dB(A) Night time).

In commercial area, day time max noise levels were about 58.1 dB(A) and 52.9

dB(A) during night time, which is within prescribed limit by MoEF&CC (65 dB(A) Day

time & 55 dB(A) Night time).

In residential area day time noise levels varied from 53.2 dB(A) to 50.5 dB(A) and

night time noise levels varied from 44.6 dB(A) to 42.5 dB(A) across the sampling

stations. The field observations during the study period indicate that the ambient

noise levels in Residential area noise are within the limit prescribed by MoEF&CC

(55 dB(A) Day time & 45 dB(A) Night time).

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Figure 3-24 Map showing the noise monitoring locations

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3.9 Water Environment

3.9.1 Surface Water ResourcesCuddalore district is endowed with the following five river basins

1. Cauvery- Coleroon river basin

2. Vellar river basin

3. Manimuthar river basin

4. Pennaiyar river basin

5. Gadilam river basin

Heavy rain and consequent discharges of surplus water from the dams in Cauvery basin

of Karnataka state result in over flooding of the basin, particularly, during South West

Monsoon. Similarly, the local heavy rain during North East Monsoon also causes heavy

flooding, in most years.

The river Coleroon is the drainage carrier of Cauvery, branching out near Upper Anaicut.

Normally, the entire floodwaters of Cauvery, surplus from Mettur dam are being diverted

to Upper Anaicut and Coleroon directly and also through Grand anaicut. The total length

of river Coleroon is 160 miles from Upper Anaicut and it flows through the districts of

Trichy, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Cuddalore, and Nagapattinam, finally, falls into

the Bay of Bengal.

Lower Anaicut is the only anaicut situated at mile 67/3 across TheColeroon River. The

lower anaicut across the Coleroon River in normal course impounds a normal flow of

water in the river and a part is diverted to Cuddalore district through the North Rajan

canal and SSW the Vadavar.

The study area has medium sized water courses namely River Kedilam, Uppanar River0.6 Km and Gadilam River 6 Km from project site other than these major rivers there are

numerous streams and few medium sized lakes. The project site is located 2 Km west of

the Bay of Bengal.

3.9.2 Surface Water Quality AssessmentWater quality monitoring and assessment can be used to determine ambient water quality,

the extent and causes of a water quality problem, or to measure the effectiveness of best

management practices being implemented in water system. Monitoring helps to determine

the trends in the quality of the aquatic environment and the impact due to the release of

contaminants, other anthropogenic activities, and/or by waste treatment operations (impact

monitoring).To establish the baseline status of water environment, the representative

sampling locations for surface water within a radial distance of 10Km from project site have

been selected as per CPCB guidelines of Water Quality Monitoring through an adequate

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survey of the project area. Test methods used for the analysis of water quality parameters is

given in Table 3-11. Water sampling and map of sampling location are given inTable 3-12and Figure 3-25.

Table 3-11 Test methods used for the analysis of water quality parameters

Sl. No Parameter Measured Test Method1 Colour IS:3025 (Part- 4) 1983 (Reaff 2006)2 Turbidity IS 3025(Part - 10):1984

3 pHIS:3025 (Part - 11): 1983 (Reaff:2006)

4 ConductivityIS:3025 (Part - 14): 1983 (Reaff:2006)

5 Total Dissolve SolidsIS: 3025:1(Part - 16) 1984 (Reaff2006)

6 Total Suspended Solids IS 3025 (Part - 17) 1984 (Reaff 1996)

7 Alkalinity as CaCO3IS:3025,1 (Part - 23) 1986 (Reaff2009)

8 Total Hardness as CaCo3 IS:3025 (Part - 21) 1983 (Reaff 2006)

11 SodiumIS:3025,5(Part - 45) 1993 (Reaff2006)

12 PotassiumIS:3025,5(Part - 45) 1993 (Reaff2006)

9 Calcium as Ca IS 3025 (Part - 40):199110 Magnesium as Mg IS 3025 (Part - 46) 199413 Carbonate IS 3025, (Pt 23) 1986 (R 2006)14 Bi carbonate IS 3025, (Pt 23) 1986 (R 2006)15 Chloride IS 3025 (Part - 32):198816 Sulphate SO4 IS 3025(Part - 24):198617 Nitrate as NO3 ASTM (Part - 31)197818 Phosphate IS 3025 (Pt 45) 1993 (R 2006)19 Fluorides as F IS 3025 (Part - 60):200820 % Sodium IS 3025 (Pt 45) 1993 (R 2006)21 SAR IS 3025 (Pt 45) 1993 (R 2006)22 RSC IS 3025 (Part - 26):198623 Cyanide IS 3025 (Part-27):198624 Arsenic IS 3025:(Part-37):1988(Reaff 2009)25 Boron IS:3025 (Part - 57):200326 Cadmium IS 3025 (Part - 41)199127 Chromium, Total IS:3025 (Part - 52) 2003 (Reaff 2009)28 Copper IS:3025 (Part - 42)1992 (Reaff: 2009)29 Iron IS 3025 (Part - 53):200330 Lead IS:3025 (Part - 47) 1994 (Reaff 2009)31 Manganese IS 3025:(Part - 59):200632 Mercury IS 3025 (Part48):1994 RA 199933 Nickel IS 3025:(Part-54):2003(Reaff 2009)

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34 Selenium IS 3025 Part (56)200335 Zinc IS:3025 (Part - 49) 1994 (Reaff 2009)36 Dissolved Oxygen IS:3025 (Part - 38)1989 (Reaff 2009)37 BOD 5210B APHA22nd Edn 201238 COD IS:3025 (Part-58)-2006

Table 3-12 Details of Surface water sampling locations

S. No Name of the Water body Location Code Distance fromProject Boundary

Direction fromproject boundary

1. Uppanar river d/s SW1 ~1.53 NE2. Sea shore Near Sothikuppam SW2 ~2.25 ENE3. Uppanar river u/s SW3 ~3.30 SSW4. Kannarapettai Pond SW4 ~2.25 NW5. Capper Hill Lake SW5 ~4.46 NNW6. Gadilam River SW6 ~7.36 N7. Sathankuppam lake SW7 ~7.34 WNW8. Padaleeswarar Temple Pond SW8 ~7.47 NNW

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Figure 3-25 Map showing the surface water monitoring locations

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Table 3-13 Physicochemical Parameters of Surface water samples from study area.

S.No. Parameters UnitsSW-1

UppanarRiver D/S

SW-2 SeaNear

Sothikuppam

SW-3UppanarRiver U/S

SW-4Kannarpettai

Pond

SW-5 CapperHill Lake

SW-6 GadilamRiver

SW-7Santhankupp

am Lake

SW-8Padaliswarar

Temple

1 Colour HazenUnit BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5)

2 Turbidity NTU BDL (DL0.1) BDL (DL0.1) 2 4 18 4 37 123 pH (at 25 °C) - 7.79 7.9 7.32 6.62 6.9 7.18 7.65 7.364 Electrical conductivity µS/cm 54600 56800 49800 457 605 39200 316 1337

5 Total DissolvedSolids mg/l 34841 36745 33375 318 402 27326 229 775

6 Total SuspendedSolids mg/l 25 12 14 15 16 18 32 15

7 Total Alkalinity asCaCO3 mg/l 111 115 98 49 25 143 51 119

8 Total Hardness asCaCO3 mg/l 6407 6630 6075 160 170 6003 80 410

9 Sodium as Na mg/l 9549 10119 9264 39 74 7126 29 100

10 Potassium as K mg/l 668 708 648 3 5 499 2 7

11 Calcium as Ca mg/l 612 652 537 36.1 40.1 641 16.0 88.212 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 1185 1215 1150 17.01 17.01 1069.2 9.72 46.17

13 Carbonate # mg/l BDL(DL1) BDL(DL1) BDL(DL1) BDL(DL1) BDL(DL1) BDL(DL1) BDL(DL1) BDL(DL1)

14 Bi Carbonate # mg/l 136 140 120 60 30 174 62 145

15 Chloride as Cl mg/l 17890 20080 17300 81.7 153 14846 59.4 20816 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 2944.56 2861.32 2619.66 44.18 38.8 1721.9 21.01 105.917 Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 0.745 0.615 0.632 3.34 3.22 0.546 2.94 4.94

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UppanarRiver D/S

SW-2 SeaNear

Sothikuppam


SW-4Kannarpettai

Pond


SW-6 GadilamRiver

SW-7Santhankupp

am Lake

SW-8Padaliswarar

Temple18 Phosphate as PO4 # mg/l BDL(DL0.02) BDL(DL0.02) BDL(DL0.02) 0.13 BDL(DL0.02) 1.65 0.22 BDL(DL0.02)19 Fluoride mg/l 1.43 1.57 1.36 0.33 0.41 1.16 0.32 0.5220 Cyanide mg/l BDL(DL0.01) BDL(DL0.01) BDL(DL0.01) BDL(DL0.01) BDL(DL0.01) BDL(DL0.01) BDL(DL0.01) BDL(DL0.01)

21 Arsenic as As mg/l 0.032 BDL(DL0.005) 0.029 0.012 0.01 BDL(DL 0.005) 0.021 BDL(DL

0.005)

22 Cadmium as Cd mg/l 0.21 BDL(DL0.001) 0.23 0.38 0.12 0.30 0.27 BDL(DL

0.001)23 Chromium as Cr mg/l 0.02 BDL(DL0.01) 0.21 0.35 0.19 0.28 0.31 BDL(DL0.01)24 Copper as Cu mg/l 0.024 BDL(DL 0.01) 0.027 0.034 0.014 0.02 0.15 BDL(DL 0.01)25 Iron as Fe mg/l 0.24 BDL(DL0.02) 0.27 0.35 1.88 BDL(DL0.02) 3.97 BDL(DL0.02)

26 Lead as Pb mg/l 0.024 BDL(DL0.005) 0.014 0.04 0.025 0.014 0.017 BDL(DL

0.005)27 Manganese as Mn mg/l 0.04 0.044 0.006 0.0048 0.008 0.009 0.0047 BDL(DL0.05)

28 Mercury as Hg mg/l BDL(DL0.0005)

BDL(DL0.0005)

BDL(DL0.0005)

BDL(DL0.0005) BDL(DL 0.0005) BDL(DL 0.0005) BDL(DL

0.0005)BDL(DL0.0005)

29 Nickel mg/l BDL(DL 0.01) BDL(DL 0.01) BDL(DL 0.01) BDL(DL 0.01) BDL(DL 0.01) BDL(DL 0.01) BDL(DL 0.01) BDL(DL 0.01)

30 Selenium as Se mg/l BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005) BDL(DL 0.005) BDL(DL 0.005) BDL(DL

0.005)BDL(DL0.005)

31 Zinc as Zn mg/l 0.11 BDL(DL 0.1) 0.13 0.24 0.15 0.04 0.39 BDL(DL 0.1)32 Oil and Grease mg/l 4 4.5 5 6.8 4.5 7 5 433 Sulphide as S2- mg/l 0.08 0.04 0.08 0.12 0.32 0.15 0.08 BDL(DL0.04)34 Salinity # ppt 35.93 38.07 34.85 0.15 0.28 26.81 0.03 0.3735 Dissolved oxygen ml 5.7 5.5 5.7 6.2 6.1 5.7 6.1 5.936 BOD,3 days at 27°C mg/l 16 4 12 BDL(DL1) BDL(DL1) 13 BDL(DL1) 2

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UppanarRiver D/S

SW-2 SeaNear

Sothikuppam


SW-4Kannarpettai

Pond


SW-6 GadilamRiver

SW-7Santhankupp

am Lake

SW-8Padaliswarar

Templeas O2 #

37 Chemical oxygendemand as O2 # mg/l 26 12 22 8 8 32 12 13

3.9.2.1 Results and Discussions

Out of the eight samples collected, one sample is collected from the sea near Sothikuppam.

Water sampling results apart from Sea water sample are compared with Surface water standards IS 2296:1992.

pH in the collected surface water samples varies between 6.62-7.79.

The Total Dissolved Solids range from 229 mg/l to 43841 mg/l, highest being in sample from Uppanar river D/S while lowest in

Sathankuppam lake (SW7). Most of the TDS value are exceeding the water quality standards of IS :2296:1992

The chloride content in the surface water for study area ranges from 59.4 mg/l to 17890 mg/l highest from location SW2.

The sulphate content in the surface water of the study area varies between 21.01 mg/l – 2944.56 mg/l.

The Total hardness ranges between 80 mg/l – 6407 mg/l, highest from SW1 i.e .Uppanar river D/S and lowest from SW7 i.e.

Sathankuppam Lake.

The concentration of heavy metals like As, Cd, Cr, Pb, Mn, Hg, Ni and Se at some locations are exceeding the limits of IS 2296:1992.

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Table 3-14 Surface water Standards

S.No Parameters Unit A B C D E

1 Colour Hazen 10 300 300 --- ---2 Turbidity NTU --- --- --- --- ---3 pH -- 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.54 Conductivity µS/cm --- --- --- 1000 22505 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 500 --- 1500 --- 21006 Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l --- --- --- --- ---

7 Total Hardness asCaCo3

mg/l 300 --- --- --- ---

8 Calcium as Ca mg/l 80.10 --- --- --- ---9 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 24.28 --- --- --- ---10 Sodium mg/l --- --- --- --- ---11 Potassium mg/l --- --- --- --- ---12 Chloride as Cl mg/l 250 --- 600 --- 60013 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 400 --- 400 --- 100014 Phosphate mg/l --- --- --- --- ---15 Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 20 --- 50 --- ---16 Fluorides as F mg/l 1.5 1.5 1.5 --- ---17 Cyanide mg/l 0.05 0.05 0.05 --- ---18 Arsenic mg/l 0.05 0.2 0.2 --- ---19 Cadmium mg/l 0.01 --- 0.01 --- ---20 Chromium, Total mg/l 0.05 0.05 0.05 --- ---21 Copper mg/l 1.5 --- 1.5 --- ---22 Iron mg/l 0.3 --- 50 --- ---23 Lead mg/l 0.1 --- 0.1 --- ---24 Zinc mg/l 15 --- 15 --- ---25 Manganese mg/l 0.5 --- --- --- ---

26 Selenium mg/l 0.01 --- 0.05 --- ---

27 Mercury mg/l 0.001 --- --- --- ---28 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 6 5 4 4 ---29 COD mg/l --- --- --- --- ---30 BOD mg/l 2 3 3 --- ---

Class A – Drinking water without conventional treatment but after disinfection.

Class B –Water for outdoor bathing.

Class C – Drinking water with conventional treatment followed by disinfection.

Class D – Water for fish culture and wild life propagation.

Class E – Water for irrigation, industrial cooling and controlled waste disposal

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3.9.3 Groundwater resourcesThe district’s Net Ground Water Availability is 156458.31 Ham, the gross draft for all users is

110841.93 Ham and Net Groundwater Availability for further irrigation is 45561.68 Ham.

Development of ground water in the district is mainly through dug wells, dug cum bore wells

and bore wells/tube wells. The gross draft irrigation is 107124.76 Ham and gross draft for

domestic and industrial purposes is 3717.18 Ham. The block wise gross draft for all use

ranges from 644.61 (Portanova) to 16199.43 Ham (Cuddalore).

The groundwater potential of the gross geographical area of the basin is estimated on pro-

rata basis from the district-wise groundwater resources-2009 published by the Central

Groundwater Board (CGWB) as given in Table 3-15. Depth to water level during Pre

Monsoon & Post Monsoon for Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, is given in Figure 3-26.

Table 3-15 Groundwater Potential in Cuddalore

Attribute Potential/Quantity

Net Groundwater Availability (M.Cu.m) 18107.29Existing Gross Draft for Irrigation (M.Cu.m) 15847.22Existing Gross Draft for Domestic and industrial watersupply (M.Cu.m) 352.22

Existing Gross Draft for all uses (M.Cu.m) 16199.43Stage of Groundwater Development (%) 89Category of Block Semicritical

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Figure 3-26 Depth to water level during Pre-Monsoon& Post Monsoon of Cuddalore District

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3.9.3.1 Groundwater QualityGroundwater is the principal source for domestic and drinking purposes in almost all villages

near the study area. The quality of the groundwater received is influenced by pollution of soil

and air, industrial and domestic waste disposal, organic components, pathogenic

microorganisms, application of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture, etc. Total Eight (08)

ground water monitoring locations were identified for assessment in different villages around

the project site based on the usage of sub surface water by the settlements/ villages in the

study area. The groundwater results are compared with the desirable and permissible water

quality standards as per IS: 10500 (2012) for drinking water. Groundwater quality monitoring

locations and results are given in Table 3-16 and Table 3-17. Map showing the groundwater

monitoring locations are given in Figure 3-27.

Table 3-16 Details of Groundwater Quality Monitoring Locations

StationCode Location

Distance (km)from Project

boundary

AzimuthDirections

GW1 Project Site Near to Site

GW2 Cuddalore Old Town 3.84 NNEGW3 Kannarapettai 2.08 NWGW4 Anna Nagar 8.16 NNEGW5 Poondiyankuppam 5.87 SSWGW6 Periyakattu Sagai 7.83 SWGW7 Ramapuram 6.98 WNWGW8 M Pudur 6.39 NW

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Figure 3-27 Map showing the groundwater monitoring locations

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Table 3-17 Physico chemical analysis of Ground water samples from study area

S.No. Parameters Units

Drinkingwater

Standard (IS10500: 2012)Acceptable

Limit

GW-1 NearProject Site

GW-2CuddaloreOld Town

GW-3Kannarapet

tai

GW-4 AnnaNagar

GW-5Poondiyan

kuppam

GW-6Periyakattu

Sagai

GW-7Ramapur

am

GW-8 MPudur

1 Colour HazenUnit 5 BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5) BDL(DL5)

2 Turbidity NTU 1 BDL(DL0.1) BDL(DL0.1) BDL(DL0.1) BDL(DL0.1) BDL(DL0.1) BDL(DL0.1) BDL(DL0.1) BDL(DL0.1)

3 pH (at 25 °C) - 6.5-8.5 7.87 7.13 7.02 6.97 6.53 7.46 7.63 6.8

4 Electrical conductivity µS/cm … 1011 2070 832 645 435 485 821 471

5 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 500 676 1433 581 415 283 316 548 294

6 Total SuspendedSolids mg/l … BDL(DL 1.0) BDL(DL 1.0) BDL(DL 1.0) BDL(DL 1.0) BDL(DL 1.0) BDL(DL 1.0) BDL(DL

1.0)BDL(DL

1.0)

7 Total Alkalinity asCaCO3 mg/l 200

230 220 150 155 40 26 140 50

8 Total Hardness asCaCO3 mg/l 200

310 721 281 200 125 137 340 151

9 Sodium as Na mg/l … 52.0 197 48.9 32 45.0 52.0 45.2 42.5

10 Potassium as K mg/l … 4 14 4 2 3 2 3 3

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GW-3Kannarapet

tai

GW-4 AnnaNagar

GW-5Poondiyan

kuppam

GW-6Periyakattu

Sagai

GW-7Ramapur

am

GW-8 MPudur

11 Calcium as Ca mg/l 75 72.14 160.32 65.7 46.09 28.06 34.8 78.2 28.6

12 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 30 31.59 77.76 28.4 20.66 13.37 12.15 35.2 19.2

13 Carbonate # mg/l …BDL (DL1) BDL (DL1) BDL (DL1) BDL (DL1) BDL (DL1) BDL (DL1) BDL

(DL1)BDL (DL1)

14 Bi Carbonate # mg/l … 281 268 183 189 48.8 39.6 171 63.2

15 Chloride as Cl mg/l 250 108.87 410.75 91.2 49.49 84 97 114.5 82.3

16 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 200 60.14 176.85 100.2 31.13 26.85 42 44.5 20.1

17 Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 45 4.62 5.08 4.54 3.22 2.82 2.42 4.02 3.04

18 Phosphate as PO4 # mg/l - BDL(DL0.02) 0.28 BDL(DL0.02) 0.62 BDL(DL0.02

)BDL(DL0.02

) 0.17 0.97

19 Fluoride mg/l 1 0.51 0.58 0.48 0.37 0.37 0.27 0.43 0.39

20 Cyanide mg/l 0.05 BDL(DL0.01) BDL(DL0.01) BDL(DL0.01)

BDL(DL0.01)

BDL(DL0.01)

BDL(DL0.01)

BDL(DL0.01)

BDL(DL0.01)

21 Arsenic as As mg/l 0.01BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

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GW-3Kannarapet

tai

GW-4 AnnaNagar

GW-5Poondiyan

kuppam

GW-6Periyakattu

Sagai

GW-7Ramapur

am

GW-8 MPudur

22 Cadmium as Cd mg/l 0.5 0.2 0.41 0.49 BDL(DL0.01) 0.48 0.32 0.92 0.01

23 Chromium as Cr mg/l 0.003 0.1 0.21 0.85 0.01 0.32 0.58 1.42 0.34

24 Copper as Cu mg/l 0.05 0.021 BDL(DL 0.01) 0.03 0.04 0.031 0.025 0.014 0.021

25 Iron as Fe mg/l 0.05 0.40 0.025 0.23 0.13 0.40 0.03 0.43 0.26

26 Lead as Pb mg/l 0.3 0.21 0.09 0.04 0.07 0.045 0.05 0.04 0.02

27 Manganese as Mn mg/l 0.01 BDL(DL0.05) BDL(DL0.05) BDL(DL0.05)

BDL(DL0.05)

BDL(DL0.05)

BDL(DL0.05)

BDL(DL0.05)

BDL(DL0.05)

28 Mercury as Hg mg/l 0.1BDL(DL0.0005)

BDL(DL0.0005)

BDL(DL0.0005)

BDL(DL0.0005)

BDL(DL0.0005)

BDL(DL0.0005)

BDL(DL0.0005)

BDL(DL0.0005)

29 Nickel mg/l 0.001 BDL(DL 0.01 BDL(DL 0.01 BDL(DL0.01

BDL(DL0.01

BDL(DL0.01

BDL(DL0.01

BDL(DL0.01

BDL(DL0.01

30 Selenium as Se mg/l 0.02BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

BDL(DL0.005)

31 Zinc as Zn mg/l 0.01 BDL(DL 0.1) BDL(DL 0.1) BDL(DL 0.1) BDL(DL 0.1) BDL(DL 0.1) 0.2 BDL(DL0.1)

BDL(DL0.1)

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GW-3Kannarapet

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GW-4 AnnaNagar

GW-5Poondiyan

kuppam

GW-6Periyakattu

Sagai

GW-7Ramapur

am

GW-8 MPudur

32 Sulphide as S2- mg/l … BDL(DL0.04) BDL(DL0.04) BDL(DL0.04)

BDL(DL0.04)

BDL(DL0.04)

BDL(DL0.04)

BDL(DL0.02)

BDL(DL0.02)

33 Oil and Grease mg/l … BDL(DL4) BDL(DL4) BDL(DL4) BDL(DL4) BDL(DL4) BDL(DL4) BDL(DL4) BDL(DL4)

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3.9.3.2 Results and DiscussionsA summary of analytical results are presented below:

In the study area, Na and K concentration in the ground water range from 32 to 197

mg/l and 2 to 14 mg/l respectively.

The acceptable limit for Mg is 30 mg/l and the permissible limit is 100 mg/l. The

concentration of Mg ion found in groundwater samples of the study area ranges from

12.15 to 77.76 mg/l. Some values are exceeding the acceptable limits but all the

values are within the permissible limits of IS 10500:2012 drinking water standards.

The acceptable and permissible limit of Fluoride is 1mg/l and 1.5mg/l respectively.

The concentrations of fluoride in all the ground water samples are within the limit.

The average pH ranges from 6.53-7.87

In the present findings the TDS value varied from 283 mg/l to 1433 mg/l for the

ground water and for few samples it exceeds the acceptable limits of IS 10500:

2012.The acceptable and permissible limit of TDS for drinking water is 500 mg/l and

2000 mg/l. Out of eight water samples, four samples were having TDS values above

the acceptable limit, but all are within the permissible limit.

The chloride concentration ranged from 82.3 mg/L to 410.75 mg/L and is below the

IS acceptable limit except one. The acceptable limit of the chloride content is 250mg/l

and permissible limit is 1000 mg/l.

The acceptable limit of the sulphate content is 200mg/l and permissible limit is

400mg/l. the sulphate content of the ground water of the study area is varied

between 20.1 mg/l – 176.85 mg/l meeting the desirable limit of the IS 10500: 2012.

The Total hardness ranges is between 125 mg/l – 721 mg/l. for ground water and for

few samples it exceeds the permissible limit of the IS 10500: 2012.

The Total alkalinity as calcium carbonate, Magnesium and Chloride are well within

the permissible limits.

Ground water is not safe for drinking as heavy metals concentration is more than

prescribed standards.

As a part CER activities, COPL proposes to implement 4 Drinking Water Plantsfor villages namely Kudikadu, Echankadu, Sanglikuppam and karakadu.

3.10 Soil as a resource and its QualityMajor soil types, in Cuddalore district, includes the red soil in 367791 Ha, sandy clay loam in

128573 Ha, clay loam in 115565 Ha, sandy loam in 91679 Ha and sandy soil in 31974 Ha.

They sandy soils are seen along the coast in Cuddalore. The predominant soil type is red

soil followed by alluvial and sandy soils in the coastal areas. Assessment of soil

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characteristics is of paramount importance since the vegetation growth, agricultural practices

and production is directly related to the soil fertility and quality.

In order to assess the quality of soil at different locations in the study area, various land use

categories were taken into account. Soil sampling was carried out at Eight (08) locations in

the study area. Soil analysis was carried as per IS: 2720 methods. Soil quality monitoring

locations & results are given in Table 3-18 & Table 3-19. Map showing the soil monitoring

locations are given in Error! Reference source not found..

Table 3-18 Soil & Sediment Quality Monitoring Locations

LocationCode Location Distance (Km)

w.r.t project siteDirection

w.r.t. project siteS1 Project Site Within SiteS2 Cuddalore Old Town 3.84 NNE

S3 Kannarapettai 2.08 NW

S4 Anna Nagar 8.16 NNE

S5 Poondiyankuppam 5.87 SSW

S6 Periyakattu Sagai 7.83 SW

S7 Ramapuram 6.98 WNW

S8 M Pudur 6.39 NW

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Figure 3-28 Map showing the soil monitoring location

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Table 3-19 Physico Chemical parameters of soil samples from the study area

S.No. Parameters Units ProjectSite

CuddaloreOld Town

Kannarapettai

AnnaNagar

Poondiyankuppam Periyakatt

u SagaiRamapura

mM

Pudur

1 Colour - Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown2 Soil Texture - Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay

3 Soil Texturei)Sand % 26.24 7.36 2.62 21.66 22.24 13.14 15.32 22.86

4 Soil Textureii)Silt % 5.22 25.4 19.18 20.26 12.9 20.62 22.2 14.19

5 Soil Textureiii)Clay % 68.54 67.24 78.2 58.08 64.86 66.24 62.48 62.95

6 pH - 8.25 8.15 7.75 8.27 8.1 8.02 8.13 7.4

7 ElectricalConductivity µS/cm 230 169 99.5 175 221 141 136 103

8 Bulk density gm/cc 1.42 1.3 1.42 1.32 1.38 1.36 1.31 1.44

9Cationexchangecapacity

meq/100g31.6 31.1 32.8 26.2 29.6 30.3 28.9 28.8

10 MoistureContent % 18.24 28.2 38.24 15.4 28.26 16.22 16.86 36.2

11 Water holdingcapacity % 39.12 39.64 40.24 34.56 38.45 39.08 38.96 38.52

12 Organic Carbon % 0.3504 0.3936 0.4464 0.2952 0.3048 0.3552 0.4488 0.352813 Organic Matter % 0.604 0.679 0.770 0.509 0.525 0.527 0.774 0.60814 Nitrogen mg/kg 108 106 119 82 84 96 120 9615 Phosphorus mg/kg 45 44 49 35 36 41 49 4016 Potassium mg/kg 69 68 78 50 51 61 78 6017 Calcium as Ca mg/kg 31 40 57 30 38 62 87 47

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S.No. Parameters Units ProjectSite

CuddaloreOld Town

Kannarapettai

AnnaNagar

Poondiyankuppam Periyakatt

u SagaiRamapura

mM

Pudur

18 Magnesium asMg mg/kg 27.88 17.84 30.11 18.73 20.07 38.24 15.61 10.927

19 Boron mg/kg 1.14 1.98 1.53 1.87 1.72 1.49 1.51 1.5833

20 Cadmium mg/kg 0.62 0.95 0.38 0.32 0.58 0.26 0.42 0.4721 Copper as Cu mg/kg 3.41 6.52 5.92 2.21 7.73 3.89 4.37 3.60

22 Chromium mg/kg 0.23 1.74 0.36 1.77 0.09 0.20 0.35 0.25

23 Iron mg/kg 179 83 184 89 155 145 102 197

24 Manganese mg/kg 1.27 6.24 5.02 1.27 1.23 2.68 6.91 1.27

25 Zinc mg/kg 11.4 13.1 10.6 11.4 16.7 18.1 9.7 11.4

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3.10.1 Results and DiscussionsSummary of analytical results

The pH of the soil samples ranged from 7.4-8.25. Indicating that the soils are slighltly

to moderately alkaline in nature.

Conductivity of the soil samples ranged from 99.5 – 230μS/cm. As the EC value is less

than 2000 μS/cm, the soil is found to be non-saline in nature

The water holding capacity of the soil samples varied from 34.56-40.24 (%).

Nitrogen content ranged from 82 mg/kg to 120 mg/kg, Phosphorous ranged from 35

mg/kg to 49 mg/kg, Potassium content ranges from 50 mg/kg to 78 mg/kg.

3.11 Biological EnvironmentBaseline Biological survey was carried out to assess the ecology of the study area. The

floral diversity is grouped into trees, shrubs, climbers, herbs, aquatic plants and

phytoplankton. Similarly, the faunal diversity is grouped into mammals, birds, reptiles,

amphibians and zooplankton. The study area has good vegetat ion cover in the western and

northern western regions. Large tracts of the land are under paddy, sugarcane, and coconut

and groundnut cultivation. Discussions were held with local people to gather related

information on the richness of plant and animal resources, employment oppurtunities,

facilities for education, health and socio-economic condition.

To identify any floral species of conservation importance existing in the study area, the

status evaluation of the observed flora has been done as per the IUCN.

3.11.1 FloraRich floral diversity, three forest types namely Tropical dry evergreen forests (TDEFs), Dry

evergreen scrubs and Mangroves are distributed in patches in the study area TDEF patches

are protected by the local people as sacred groves. The sacred groves contain a number of

cultivated plant species such as Cocos nucifera, Embilica officinalis and wild relatives of

cultivated plants are found in these groves. Five plant species. Azadiracta indica,

Phyllanthus emblica, Mangifera indica, Syzygium cumini, Zizyphus mauritiana are

concentrated in these forests. Mangroove species like Avicennia, Rhizophora were observed

in the Gadilam river estuary. List of of flora reported/observed in the study area is given in

Table 3-20.

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Table 3-20 List of flora reported/observed in the study area

Sl.No Scientificname Common Name Vernacularname(Tamil)IUCN Red

List ofThreatenedSpeceies

Climbers1. Cardiospermum

halicacabum Balloonvine Kottavan NA

2. Clitoriaternatia butterfly-pea Sangupoo NA3. Coccinia indica Coccinia Kovaikai NA4. Combretum albidum Piluki Odaikodi NA5. Ipomoeapes-caprae Beach Morning Glory Adapukodi NA

6. Jasminumaugustifolium Wild jasmine Malli NA

7. Mukiamaderaspatana Madras peapumpkin Musumusukkai NA8. Reissantia indica Mopane paddle pod Odangod NA

9. Solanum trilobatum Purple fruited peaeggplant Thuthuvelai NA

Herbs10. Acalypha indica Indiana calyph Kuppameni NA11. Achyranthes aspera Prickly chaff flower Nayuruvi NA12. Adhatoda vasica Malabar nut Adotodai NA13. Aloe vera Aloe Sothukathalai NA14. Catharanthus roseus Periwinkle Nithyakalyani NA15. Centella asiatica Indian pennywort. Vallarai LC

16. Commelinabenghalensis Benghal dayflower Kanamvazhai LC

17. Commelina communis Asiatic dayflower Kamilina NA18. Cyanotis cristata Nabhali Kuthiraikulambadi LC19. Cyperus compressus Poor land flatsedge Kunnakorai NA20. Cyperus rotundus Common nut sedge Korai NA21. Datura metal Devils trumpet Madulam NA22. Eclipta prostata False daisy Karisilanganni NA23. Gloriosasuperba Glorylily Kalappaikilangu NA24. Kyllinga nemoralis Whitewater sedge Veluthanirbasi NA25. Ocimum sanctum Sacred basil Tulsi NA26. Perotis indica Indian cornet grass Kudhiraivalpullu NA27. Phyllanthus amarus Carryme seed Kilanelli NA28. Solanum nigrum Black night shade Manthakali NA29. Tephrosia purpurea Wild indigo Kattukolunchi NA30. Triumfetta rhomboidea Burrbush Otupullu NAShrubs31. Abutilo nindicum Country mallow Paniyaratutti NA32. Calamus rotang Common rattan Pirambu NA33. Calotropis procera Swallow wort Erukan NA

34. Canthiumcoromandelicum Coromandel canthium Nallakkarai NA

35. Carissaspinarum Wild Karanda Chirukila NA36. Dichrostachys cinerea Sickle bush Vedutalam NA37. Hibiscusrosa-sinensis Hibiscus Chembarithi NA38. Ixoracoc cinea Flame of the Woods, Idlipoo NA39. Jatropha curcas Puriging nut Kattamanakku NA

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40. Lantana camara Lantana Unnichedi NA41. Lawsonia inermis Henna Maruthani NA42. Nerium indicum Rose laural Alari NA43. Phoenix pusilla Ceylon Date Palm Tharaiichan NA44. Prosopis cineraria Jhand Jambu NA45. Prosopis juliflora Algaroba Udai NA46. Ricinus communis Castor oil plant Amanangu NA47. Securinega leucopyrus Bush weed Mulluppulatti NA48. Solanum torvum Night shade plant Sundaikai NA49. Tarenna asiatica Asia ticteranna Tharani NA50. Vitis quadrangularis Cissus Perandai NATrees51. Acacia arabica Gumarabic tree Karuvelam NA52. Acacia farnesiana Needle bush, Peevel NA53. Acacia melanoxylon Sally Wattle Acaciamelonoxylon NA54. Aegle marmelos Bengal quince Vilvam NA

55. Anacardiumoccidentale Cashew Munthirimaram NA

56. Artocarpusheterophyllus Jack fruit tree Palamaram NA

57. Avicennia marina Grey mangrove Kanna NA58. Avicennia officinalis Indian mangrove Madaipattai NA59. Azadirachta Indica Neem Vembu NA60. Bambusa bambo Bamboo Moonghil NA61. Barringtonia acutangula Barringtonia Samudrapazham NA62. Bombax malabaricum Cotton tree Ilavu NA63. Borassus flabellifer Palmyrapalm Panaimaram NA64. Butea frondosa Flame of Forest Purasu NA

65. Calophylluminophyllum Beauty leaf Punnai NA

66. Carcia papaya Papaya Pappali NA67. Cassia fistula Golden shower tree Sarakondrai NA68. Casuarina glauca Casaurina Savukku NA69. Citrus limon Lemon Elumichaimaram NA70. Cocus nucifera Coconut tree Thennaimaram NA71. Cordia dichotoma Fragrant manjack Mukuchalipazham NA72. Couroupita guianensis Cannon balltree Nagalingam NA73. Delonix regia Flame tree Gulmohar NA74. Emblica officinalis Indian gooseberry Nelli NA75. Enterolobium saman Rain tree Mazhaimaram NA76. Eucalyptus globules Eucalyptus Eucalyptus NA77. Eucalyptus rostrata Redgum Eucalyptus NA78. Ficus benghalensis Banyan Alamaram NA79. Ficus religiosa Peepal Arasanmaram NA80. Lannea coromandelica Indian ashtree Oti NA81. Lepisan thestetraphylla Kurpa Karadipongan NA82. Leucaena glauca White leadtree Periyathakarai NA83. Limonia acidissima Wood apple VilamPalam NA84. Magnifera indica Mango Maamaram NA85. Morinda pubescens Indian mulberry Mannanunai NA86. Moringa oleifera Drumstick MurungaiMaram NA87. Musa paradisiaca Plantain Vazhaimaram NA88. Peltophorum Copperpod Vakai NA

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LC- Least Concern, NT- near Threatened, EN- Endangered, NA-Not yet assessed, DD -DataDeficient, VU-Vulnerable

3.11.2 Aquatic VegetationThe field survey for assessing the aquatic vegetation was also undertaken during the study

period. The list of aquatic plants observed in the study area is given in Table 3-21.

Table 3-21 List of aquatic plants observed in the study area

Sl.No Scientific name Common NameVernacular

name(Tamil)

IUCN Red List ofThreatenedSpeceies

1. Eichornia crassipes Water hyacinth Agayatamarai NA

2. Aponogetonnatans Floating laceplant Kottikizhnagu NA

3. Pistia stratiotes Water lettuce Agasatamarai LC

4. Ipomoea carnea Pink morning glory Kattamanangu NA

5. Hydrilla verticillata Water thyme Amirnapacci NA

6. Vallisneria natans Eel grass Velampaci LC

7. Lemna gibba Duckweed Vathupaci LC

8. Najas

gramineadelile

Ricefield Waternymph

Vayalneerpaci NA

9. Nymphaea

pubescens

Pink waterlily Vellambal LC

10. Nymphaea nouchali Blue waterlily Nellambal LC

*LC- Least Concern, NA-Not yet assessed

3.11.3 FaunaFor the documentation of the faunal biodiversity within the study area with respect to

wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insect species and also zooplankton, a

baseline survey was conducted in 24 villages in the study area.

pterocarpum89. Pongamia pinnata Indian beech Pungam NA90. Prosopisicigera Indian mesquit. Vanni NA91. Psidium Guajava Gauva Koiya NA92. Rhizophora mucronata Red mangrove Surapunnai LC93. Saraca asoca Sorrowless tree Asokamaram NA94. Sesbania grandiflora Humming bird tree Agati NA95. Syzygium cumini Indian black plum Nagai NA96. Tamarindus indica Tamarind Puliyamaram NA97. Techtona grandis Teak Theku NA98. Thespesia populnea Indian tulip tree Pooarasanmaram NA99. Vitex negundo Five leaf chastera Nochi NA100. Zizyphus mauritiana Indian plum Ezhandapazham NA

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Domestic – The domestic animals are like cow, goat, cat, dog etc are found in the study

area.

Wild Animals – Since the natural forests constitute negligible of the forest area wild life

does not offer a wide spectrum of species. Some reptiles and amphibians can also be seen

with a number of bird species. List of of fauna reported/observed in the study area is given in

Table 3-22.

Table 3-22 List of Fauna Reported/Observed in the Study Area

*LC- Least Concern, NA-Not yet assessed

Sl.No Scientific Name Common Name VernacularName(Tamil)

IUCN RedList of

ThreatenedSpeceies

Amphibians1. Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis Skipper frog Thavalai NA2. Euphlyctis hexadactylus Indian green frog Pachaithavali NA3. Fejervarya kudremukhensis Cricket frog - NA4. Hoplobatrachus crassus Jerdon's bullfrog - NA5. Rana temporaria Common frog Thavalai NA6. Sphaerothe cabreviceps Indian burrowing frog - NA

Mammales7. Felis chaus Jungle cat Kattupoonai LC

8. Funambulus palmarum Three-striped palmsquirrel

Ramaranil LC

9. Herpestes javanicus Asian Small Mongoose Keeripullai LC10. Hystrix indica Indian Porcupine Mullamandri LC11. Lepus nigricollis Black-napedHare Muyal LC12. Mani scrassicaudata Indian Pangolin Azhungu LC13. Paradoxurus hermaphroditus Toddy cat Panaimarampoonai LC14. Rattus rattus Common rat Eli LC15. Viverricula indica Small Indian Civet Punagu LC16. Vulpes bengalensis Indian Fox Nari LC

Reptiles17. Calotes versicolor Common garden lizard Onan NA18. Ptyas mucosus Common rat snake Sarai pambu NA

19. Varanus bengalensis Common Indianmonitor

Udumbu LC

20. Eutropis carinata Brahminy skink Kattu Aranai LC21. Hemidactylus flaviviridis House Gecko Palli NA

22. Hemidactylus brookii Spotted Indian HouseGecko

Mara Palli NA

23. Sitana ponticeriana Fan-Throated Lizard Visir i thonta i onan LC24. Mabuya carinatus Common skink Aranai NA

25. Ahaetulla mycterizans Common Green WhipSnake

Pachai pambu LC

26. Chamaeleo zeylanicus Indian Chameleon Pachondhi LC27. Calotes versicolor Oriental Garden Lizard Periya Onan NA28. Bungarus caeruleus Common Indian Krait Kattu vir iyan NA

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3.11.4 InsectsThe various species of insects reported/observed in the study area are given in Table 3-23.

Table 3-23 List of Insects reported/observed in the study area

*LC- Least Consern, NA-Not yet assessed

3.11.5 BirdsWetland and water birds make use of a variety of conditions, from dry zones and meadows

bordering lakes to open water zones. On the basis of their size, the availability of food and

suitable foraging conditions, different birds can occupy different parts of the lake. Mangrove

of Pichavaram lies between 790 45’ to 790 50’E longitude and 110 20’ to 110 30’ N latitudes at

the Northern extremity of the Cauvery delta in the Cuddalore district. It is locatedbetween the

Vellar in the North and the Coleroon in the South. It communicates with the sea by a shallow

Sl.No Scientific Name Common Name Vernacular Name(Tamil)

IUCN RedList of

Threatened Speceies

1. Acridaexaltata Grasshopper Vettukkili NA2. Apis cerana Indian honey bee Theni NA3. Batocera rufomaculata. Mango stem borer Mathanduthoolaipan NA4. Ceratogomphus pictus Dragonfly Thantampoochi LC5. Coccinella magnif ica Lady bird beetle Thambalapoochi NA6. Danaus chrysippus Plain tiger Pulivannathupoochi NA7. Euploea core Common Indian crow Karuppuvannathupoochi LC8. Eurythyrea austriaca Jewel beetle Ponvandu NA9. Henosepilachnaodecastig

maBrinjal Spotted beetle Pottuvandu NA

10. Ischnura heterosticta Damsel fly Oosithantam LC11. Junonia orithiya Blue pansy Neelavannathupoochi NA12. Monomorium floricula Flower ant Pooerumbu NA13. Myrmicaria brunnea Leaf cutting ant Kattaierumbu NA14. Oecophylla smaragdina Weaver ant Theyyalerumbu NA15. Panagaeus cruxmajor Ground beetle Nilavandu NA16. Papilio demoleus Lime butterfly Elumbivhaivannathupooc

hiNA

17. Papilio polytes Common mormon Kuruvivalvannathupoochi NA18. Paratrechina longicornis Long horn crazy ant Kombaierumbu NA19. Phalanta phalanta Common leopard Siruthaivannathupoochi NA20. Pieris brassicae Large Cabbage

ButterflyPachaipattampuchi NA

21. Pieris rapae Cabbage Butterfly SiruPachaipattampuchi NA22. Poekilocerus pictus Painted Grasshopper VannathuVettukkili NA23. Scirpophaga incertulas Rice stem borer Nelthanduthulaipan NA24. Solenopis invicta Fire ant Neruppuerumbu NA25. Sphodromantis viridis Praying mantis Mazhaipoochi NA26. Tetramorium guineense Guinea ant Sulukki NA27. Ypthima huebneri Common fourring Siruvannathupoochi NA

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passage, which is only opening in the littoral sand. List of of birds reported/observed is in the

study area given in Table 3-24.

Table 3-24 List of Birds Reported/Observed in the study area

*LC- Least Concern, NT- near Threatened, NA-Not yet assessed

Sl.No Zoological name Common Name Vernacularname(Tamil)

IUCN RedList of

ThreatenedSpeceies

1. Phalacrocorax fuscicollis Indian Cormorant Kondai Neer Kagam - NA2. Egretta garzetta Little Egret ChinnaKokku LC3. Pelecanus philippensis Spot-billed Pelican Kuzhai Kada NT4. Egretta gularis Reef Heron KaraiKokku NA5. Ardea cinerea Grey Heron Sambal Narai NA6. Ardea alba Great Egret PeriaKokku NA7. Ardea intermedia Intermediate Egret VellaiKokku NA8. Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret UnniKokku NA9. Ardeola grayii Indian Pond Heron KuruttuKokku NA10. Francolinus pondicerianus Grey Francolin Kowdhari NA11. Coturnix coturnix Common Quail Kaadai NA12. Porphyrio porphyrio Purple Moorhen NeelaThazhaiKozhi NA13. Gallinula chloropus Common Moorhen ThaazhaiKozhi NA14. Spilopelia senegalensis Little Brown Dove ChinnaThavittuPura NA15. Spilopelia chinensis Spotted Dove PulliPura NA16. Streptopelia

tranquebaricaRedTurtle Dove ThavittuPura NA

17. Columba livia Blue Rock Pigeon MadaPura NA18. Psittacula eupatria Alexandrine Parakeet PeriaPachaiKili NA19. Psittacula krameri Rose-ringedParakeet SenthaarPynkili NA20. Cuculus micropterus IndianCuckoo Kuyil NA21. Surniculus lugubris DrongoCuckoo KarichanKuyil NA22. Bubo nipalensis Forest Eagle Owl KattuAaandhai NA

23. Alcedo coerulescens Small Blue Kingfisher Meenkothi NA24. Ceyx erithaca Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher ChinnaMeenkothi NA25. Merops orientalis Green Bee-eater PachaiPanchuruttan NA26. Dinopium benghalense Golden-backed

WoodpeckerMerkathia NA

27. Pycnonotus jocosus Red-whiskered Bulbul SivappuMeesaiChinnaan

NA

28. Pycnonotus cafer Red-vented Bulbul Chinnaan NA29. Turdoidesaffinis Yellow-billed Babbler VenthalaiSilamban NA30. Dicrurus macrocercus Black Drongo KarungKarichaan NA31. Corvus splendens House Crow Kakkai NA32. Corvus macrorhynchos Jungle Crow AndamKakkai NA33. Passer domesticus HouseSparrow Chittu NA34. Petronia xanthocollis Yellow-throatedSparrow ManjalThondaiChittu NA

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3.11.6 FishThe observed basic water quality parameters indicated the quality of the brackish water for

healthy living of the aquatic organisms. List of Fish Observed in the study area is given

Table 3-25Table 3-25 List of Fish Observed in the study area

Sl.No Zoological Name English Name VernacularName(Tamil)

IUCN RedList of

ThreatenedSpeceies

In Fresh water1. Catla catla Catla Catla NA2. Channa orientalis Asiatic snakehead Maniam korava i NA3. Rhinomugil corsula Mullet Kendai LC4. Tilapia sp African tilapia Jalebi meen, NA

In Salt water5. Carangoides malabaricus Malabar Trevally Paarai LC6. Chirocentrus dorab Dorab wolf-herring Valai NA7. Etroplus suratensis Green chromide Karimeen LC8. Katsuwonus pelamis Skipjack tuna Soorai meen NA9. Lates calcarifer Asian seabass Koduva NA10. Lutjanus campechanus, Northern red

snapper,Sankara VU

11. Mackerel rastreliger Mackerel Kanaguntha NA12. Mugil cephalus Mullet Madava LC13. Parastromateus niger Pomfret Vavval NA14. Penaeus indicus White prawn Vella ral NA15. Penaeus monodon Tiger prawn Karunvandu ral NA16. Sardinella longiceps Sardines, Mathimeen LC17. Scomberomorus guttatus Seer / King fish Vanjaram DD18. Scylla serrate Mud Crab Kal or Kali nandu NA19. Stolephorus indicus Anchovies Nethili NA

*LC- Least Concern, NT- Near Threatened, VU-Vulnerable, DD-Data Deficient, NA-Not yetassessed

3.12 Socio Economic profile of Project Influenced AreaCuddalore district is one of the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. The total geographical area of

the district is 3703 sq kms. It is surrounded north and west by Viluppuram district, on the

south by Nagapattinam and Perambalur districts and on the east by Bay of Bengal. The

district has a lengthy coastline of about 57 kms.

The population of the district is 26,05,914 which comprise of 13,11,697 male and 12,94,217

female population.

Paddy is the major crop of the district. The crop is grown in almost all the blocks of the

district. Wherever there is an assured irrigation facility, paddy is grown both during Samba

and Kuruvai seasons.

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Sugarcane, Groundnut, Millets, Pulses, etc are the other major crops grown in the district.

Apart from the above crops, horticultural crops like Cashew, Banana, Tapioca, Guava, Jack

fruit, Mango, etc are grown in various parts of the district. The district is suitable for Cashew

cultivation as 60% of the State’s production is accounted for by the district.

3.12.1 Socio Economic AspectsA socio-economic study was undertaken in assessing aspects which are dealing with social

and cultural conditions, and economic status in the study area. The study provides

information such as demographic structure, population dynamics, infrastructure resources,

and the status of human health and economic attributes like employment, per-capita income,

agriculture, trade, and industrial development in the study area. The study of these

characteristic helps in identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts on socio-economic

and parameters of human interest due to proposed project developments. The parameters

are:

Demographic structure

Infrastructure Facility

Economic Status

Health status

Cultural attributes

Awareness and opinion of people about the project and Industries in the area.

The following Table 3-26 provides the certain important social indicators of Cuddalore

District and Taluk.

Table 3-26 Social Indicators

S.No Social Indicators District *1 Decadal variation % 142 Urban population % 343 Sex ratio 9874 Sex ratio for 0-6 age group 8965 Population density (per square Km) 704

6 Scheduled caste population % 18.217 Scheduled tribe population % 0.48

8 Literacy rate % 789 Work Participation rate % 44.89

10 Main Workers % 71.5711 Marginal Workers % 28.4312 Agriculture workers % 27.69

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13 Maternal mortality rate (per 100000live births)

50

14 Infant Mortality rate (the number ofdeaths of children less than one yearof age per 1000 live births.

11.5

15 Institutional delivery % 10016 District Human Development Index 0.542

Source: Census 2011

3.12.2 Socio Economic profile of the study areaThe project is located in Kudikadu village of Cuddalore taluk of Cuddalore district. The total

family of impact area (10km radius) is 75,735 and the population is 3,10,579. The female

population (50.18%) outnumbers the male population (49.82%). The area is more urbanised

as 65.96% population live in urban areas. The average family size is 4.1. The Scheduled

caste population is 18.21 % and Scheduled tribe population is 0.48%.

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Table 3-27 Demographic details of the study area

Name Household TotalPopulation Male Female

Below6

yearsScheduled

CasteScheduled

tribe

Within 5 KmAnnavalli 1389 5781 2902 2879 671 2232 0Cuddalore Port 1907 7911 3943 3968 933 2373 13karaikkadu 1481 6277 3130 3147 690 2437 28Kudikkadu 1119 4839 2505 2334 520 1081 0Pachchyankuppam 1893 7857 3966 3891 927 20 99Ponnaiyankuppam 480 1985 1013 972 263 13 7Sedappalayam 1333 5337 2647 2690 568 623 467Sembankuppam 754 3042 1545 1497 362 1180 20Tondamanatham 1598 6626 3379 3247 790 3130 17Vettukkulam 175 1044 843 201 31 188 165 to 10 KmAlappakkam 395 1591 805 786 203 1234 0Arisipperiyankuppam 186 776 395 381 86 8 0Cuddalore (M) 42174 173636 85700 87936 17403 22959 515Gangamanayakkankuppam 115 446 221 225 43 0 0Kambalimedu 768 3110 1569 1541 356 3045 0Karaiyeravittakuppam 468 1800 896 904 240 111 13Kodandaramapuram 698 2898 1472 1426 365 1504 16Kondur (CT) 3099 12506 6189 6317 1087 2762 19Kumarapettai 285 1208 595 613 145 0 0Mavadipalayam 79 323 149 174 37 0 0Otteri 162 711 360 351 79 711 0Padirikuppam (CT) 4739 18745 9323 9422 1779 1166 8

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Source: Census 2011

Pillali 806 3247 1602 1645 347 1278 22Ramapuram 2115 8900 4518 4382 1006 1974 7Tiruchchepuram 1039 4315 2175 2140 471 1494 0Tirumanikkuli 700 2769 1381 1388 329 829 6Tiruvandipuram 2293 8991 4504 4487 1011 1064 55Tiyagavelli 1358 5250 2663 2587 584 1839 1Vellakarai 2127 8658 4334 4324 1014 1320 182Total 75735 310579 154724 155855 32340 56575 1511

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3.12.3 OccupationThe area is providing stable employment to the work force as 76.35% are main workers. The

main workers are having regular employment for more than six months in a year. The

dependency of agriculture is reducing as only 27.69% are involved in agriculture and related

activities. Of the total workers, 69% are “Other Workers” who are industrial workers,

teachers, Government officials etc.

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Table 3-28 Occupation details of the project study area

Name TotalWorkers

MainWorkers

Marginal

Workers

Agriculture WorkersMain Workers Marginal WorkersMain Workers Marginal Workers

Cultivators Agri.Labours

Cultivators

Agri.Labours

HouseholdInd Other Househol

d Ind Other

Within 5 KmAnnavalli 2913 2056 857 546 1088 29 698 60 362 35 95Cuddalore Port 2868 2104 764 73 462 13 56 60 1509 38 657karaikkadu 2829 1525 1304 147 549 11 972 99 730 11 310Kudikkadu 1855 1499 356 20 246 63 31 18 1215 14 248Pachchyankuppam 3258 2024 1234 38 236 95 445 161 1589 98 596Ponnaiyankuppam 859 274 585 24 31 12 371 12 207 6 196Sedappalayam 2375 1251 1124 99 441 17 818 31 680 14 275Sembankuppam 1371 948 423 116 406 18 266 9 417 8 131Tondamanatham 3210 1093 2117 275 531 76 1872 23 264 17 152Vettukkulam 592 521 71 45 299 3 22 9 168 1 455 to 10 KmAlappakkam 935 562 373 135 281 18 244 17 129 10 101Arisipperiyankuppam 479 352 127 3 8 3 0 3 338 3 121Cuddalore (M) 62115 52218 9897 561 1856 139 952 1464 48337 771 8035Gangamanayakkankuppam 235 171 64 14 89 4 3 4 64 0 57

Kambalimedu 1535 985 550 19 722 2 456 9 235 15 77Karaiyeravittakuppam 771 713 58 19 285 2 39 10 399 0 17Kodandaramapuram 1248 450 798 41 268 27 660 12 129 10 101Kondur (CT) 4455 3826 629 38 201 9 131 54 3533 20 469Kumarapettai 487 167 320 7 50 18 229 1 109 0 73

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Mavadipalayam 261 157 104 45 81 0 102 1 30 1 1Otteri 402 379 23 8 341 1 21 5 25 0 1Padirikuppam (CT) 7765 6428 1337 148 395 39 86 211 5674 177 1035Pillali 1658 1574 84 84 987 2 34 73 430 3 45Ramapuram 4184 3366 818 1126 1565 46 579 35 640 31 162Tiruchchepuram 1784 969 815 35 299 5 632 10 625 7 171Tirumanikkuli 1416 1171 245 291 646 84 134 41 193 3 24Tiruvandipuram 3657 2390 1267 81 622 25 926 58 1629 18 298Tiyagavelli 2467 1877 590 208 953 18 229 28 688 18 325Vellakarai 4854 2736 2118 781 1460 182 1622 152 343 69 245Total 122838 93786 29052 5027 15398 961 12630 2670 70691 1398 14063Source: Census 2011

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3.12.4 EducationThe literacy rate of the area is 83.07%, which is more than the district literacy rate (78). The

availability of local transportation and educational institutions are the main reasons for the

higher literacy rate.

At the primary level the overall dropout rate is 0.40

Table 3-29 EducationName Literates %Within 5 KmAnnavalli 3467 67.85Cuddalore Port 5194 74.43Karaikkadu 4288 76.75Kudikkadu 3310 76.64Pachchyankuppam 5162 74.49Ponnaiyankuppam 1173 68.12Sedappalayam 3109 65.19Sembankuppam 1807 67.43Tondamanatham 4003 68.59Vettukkulam 780 77.005 to 10 KmAlappakkam 1136 81.84Arisipperiyankuppam 565 81.88Cuddalore (M) 137031 87.71Gangamanayakkankuppam 322 79.90Kambalimedu 2018 73.28Karaiyeravittakuppam 1201 76.99Kodandaramapuram 1914 75.56Kondur (CT) 10495 91.91Kumarapettai 851 80.06Mavadipalayam 171 59.79Otteri 494 78.16Padirikuppam (CT) 15686 92.46Pillali 2042 70.41Ramapuram 5542 70.21Tiruchchepuram 2936 76.38Tirumanikkuli 1606 65.82Tiruvandipuram 6111 76.58Tiyagavelli 3056 65.50Vellakarai 5650 73.91Total 231120 83.07Source: Census 2011

The following table provides the number of primary and higher educational institutions in theCuddalore Block.

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Table 3-30 Schools

PrimarySchool

Upper Primary Secondary Higher Secondary Total

75 56 14 34 179

Education Department 2014

3.12.5 HealthThe area has a good number of health facilities. Also, the area is well connected by roads

and transports for easy reach to hospitals and avail the emergency services.

Table 3-31 Hospitals

SNo Type of Hospital Nos Location1 District Hospital 1 Cuddalore

2 Primary Health Centre 3Karaikadu

ThiruvanthipuramVellakarai

3 ESI facility 1 Cuddalore

3.12.6 Industries in the Study areaTraditionally, Cuddalore has been the economic hub for fishing and port activity. The

SIPCOT was formed in the district in 1975, since then there is a boost for per capita income

of the district. The non agricultural employment has increased exponentially. There are a

number of small and medium scale industries in Cuddalore district.

Some of the important industries:

Clariant Chemicals

Shashun Chemicals

Chemplast Industries

Asian Paints

Tanfac

Bayer Sanmar

3.12.7 Road InfrastructureThe district has a good network of roads inside and to all important places.

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Table 3-32 Roads

S.No Types of Roads Length Km1 Panchayat Union 5004.1452 Town Panchayat 486.5533 Municipalities 503.8294 State Highways 249.1335 National Highways 152.86 Other roads 205.646

Source: District Hand Book 2015-16

3.12.8 Project area Socio Economic Indicators

Summary of socioeconomic indicators within the study area is given in Table 3-33

Table 3-33 Summary

S.No Particulars Study Area1 Number of villages in the Study Area 292 Total Households 757353 Total Population 3105794 Children Population (<6 Years Old) 323405 SC Population 565756 ST Population 15117 Total Working Population 1228388 Main Workers 937869 Marginal Workers 29052

10 Agricultural Workers 3401611 Household Industries 406812 Other Workers 8475413 Literates 231120

Source: Census 2011

3.13 Summary The study area falls under critically polluted area as per CEPI index(2016 &

2009).

The ground water is contains heavy metals above the prescribed drinking waterstandards and are not safe for drinking.

Ground water is saline.

Since Cuddalore is in coastal area, it’s frequently affected by Cyclones.

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CHAPTER – 4ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL

IMPACTS AND MITIGATIONMEASURES

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4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

4.1 Introduction

Environmental Impact is any change in the environmental attributes, adverse or beneficial,

caused or induced by the proposed action or set of actions. The predicted adverse impacts

during each stage of project development are superimposed over the baseline status of the

existing environmental quality to infer the scenario of environmental conditions in the post-

project stage. The main purpose of identifying the impacts is that it helps in adopting

appropriate mitigation measures for the adverse consequences if any.

Predicting and evaluating the various significant impacts that are likely to occur. The impacts

on the environmental indices viz. air, water, land, noise, Ecology and socioeconomic

conditions are scrutinized methodically and assessed.

The most likely impacts on the environment due to the proposed project need to be

appraised during the two different phases of the project namely pre-operation/construction

phase and operation phase. The particulars on impacts that could be triggered on the

environmental attributes by the activities of the proposed project are discussed below.

4.2 Construction Phase

Impact assessment during the construction phase of the project is of importance as the

construction activities lead to adverse effects on the environment on a short-term basis. The

major activities that are undertaken during this phase are civil works, mechanical works,

machinery works, and transportation works.

During the construction phase, the following activities among many are considered to be

important towards creating environmental impacts:

1. Site preparation (fencing, boundary & clearing of site).

2. Excavation, backfilling and leveling

3. Hauling and dumping of earth materials & construction spoils.

4. Foundation works.

5. Fabrication erection of Steel structures such as, Tanks, Pipelines and Sheds.

6. Construction of internal roads, drains & water supply.

7. Painting and finishing.

8. Cleaning, landscaping and plantations.

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4.2.1 Land Environment

Impacts

The activities carried out during the construction phase will involve a change in the land use

from vacant industrial land & revamping of existing plant facilities to a built up industrial land,

which will pose the following impacts on the land environment.

1. Compaction of soil and a change in the soil structure due to the use of heavy

construction vehicles and machineries.

2. Removal of soil from the site.

3. Mixing of the topsoil and subsoil.

4. Dispersion of dust.

Mitigation measures

1. Employing techniques such as restricting access during wet conditions, using

protective boarding and low ground pressure machineries to minimize compaction of

soil.

2. The removed soil will be properly stored for subsequent reinstatement.

3. Reuse of excess excavated material for road development, green belt development

and landscaping.

4. A well designed closed depository for storage of construction materials to prevent

land/soil pollution.

5. Effective stabilization of altered landforms to minimize soil erosion and the potential

for water pollution (e.g. Vegetation).

6. Reuse of construction wastes such as sand, brick, gravel, cement for developing

internal road and project structures.

4.2.2 Air Environment

Impacts

The activities that might lead to a decline in the local air quality due to generation of dust are

1. Site Preparation-fencing, boundary and clearing of site will cause disturbance to the

surroundings.

2. Excavation, backfilling and leveling.

3. Hauling and dumping of earth materials and construction spoils.

4. Foundation works can cause dust generation which will decrease the air quality and it

can impact the labors working.

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5. Fabrication, erection of steel structures such as tanks, pipelines and sheds.

6. Construction of internal roads drains and water supply.

7. Cleaning and landscaping.

8. Emission from Construction DG & Construction Equipment.

Mitigation measures

1. Barricading the construction area and minimizing exposed areas to reduce dust

generation.

2. Areas generating dust during dry weather will be sprayed with water.

3. Creation of vegetation screens to act as a barrier to dust.

4. Appropriate enclosed areas for storage of construction materials.

5. Facilitating the workers with the required personal protective equipment.

6. Efficient usage and maintenance of equipment/machineries to lower air emissions, noise

pollution and consumption of energy resource.

7. Exhaust vent of DG set will be provided with adequate stack height to ensure quick

dispersal of gaseous emissions.

8. Periodic monitoring and maintenance of transport vehicles to check on the quality of

emission to be within permissible limits and consumption of fuel.

9. Regular inspection of construction site to ensure timely removal and disposal of

construction debris to the dumping sites or for recycle/reuse.

4.2.3 Water Environment

Impacts

1. Contamination of watercourses by leakage from fuel and materials storage areas.

2. Oil and suspended solids in run-off from vehicles and access roads.

3. Use of heavy machineries and vehicles causes compaction of topsoil due to which a

change in the surface water drainage pattern may occur.

4. Generation of sewage / process effluent and blow down.

Mitigation measures

1. The water demand during the construction phase will be met from SIPCOT authority.

2. Impenetrable lining will be provided to storage premises to avoid accidental mixing or

fugitive losses.

3. Storehouse will be located at a distance away from the water storage area to prevent

accidental release or spillage.

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4. Proper management of rain water run-off during monsoon and creating bunds to

utilize the rain water for construction purpose.

5. An appropriate water management system will be implemented.

Wastewater Management:

Domestic:

The sewage will be collected in the collection tank and the flow will be sent to MBBR toaerator to clarifier to sand and carbon filter and will be used for green belt development /discharged to sea through CUSECS during rainy days.

4.2.4 Noise Environment

Impacts

1. The major sources of noise generation at the construction site are pneumatic hammers,

DG sets, compressors, concrete mixers, operating machineries, horns & acoustic

signals and communication among workers.

2. Noise nuisance causes discomfort and health related issues in those who work at the

site and those who reside in the neighboring villages.

Mitigation measures

1. Barricading the construction site.

2. The green belt will help in reducing the noise nuisance.

3. Selection of equipment of high quality.

4. Proper planning and organizing of construction activities which will help in avoiding loud

verbal exchanges between the intervening parties.

5. Transportation activities will be carried out only during the day time and only in case of

emergency, the transportation activities will be permitted in night time.

6. The vehicles used for construction activities and transportation of materials will be

provided with the horn of low noise level as recommended by RTO/ concerned

authorities.

7. Minimization of operation time of noisy equipment and operation of

machineries/equipment that generate high levels of noise only during day time.

8. Inadequate use of plant and equipment, namely, running on full power when the work

does not necessitate it will be avoided.

9. Personal protective equipment, education and public awareness and exposure control

through rotation of work will be provided to the workers engaged in construction activities

in the area generating high levels of noise.

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4.2.5 Waste Generation

Sources of waste are construction debris such as bricks, steel scrap, wooden scrap, sandand gravel etc.

Mitigation measures

1. Prior to commencement of construction works, assessment of materials required,

location and planning of available space for its storage will be conducted.

2. Quality control will be implemented to reject defective materials at the time of delivery

thus avoiding later disposal.

3. Stockpiles of sand, gravel, soil will be situated in such a manner that they do not spill or

washed onto the adjacent roads.

4. Materials that come in will be labeled and the date of receiving will be recorded.

5. Preparation of a proper waste management system which includes identification of

wastes, collection, segregation, storage and disposal methods.

6. Recycling and reuse of certain construction debris.

7. Spent oils and other lubricants from equipment will be collected in enclosed containers

before disposing it to approved recyclers.

4.2.6 Ecology

The proposed project is within the SIPCOT Industrial Complex; hence no impacts have been

expected to arise on the biological environment. Except for the removal of weeds, the

ecological status of the site will be well maintained by conserving/developing the greenbelt at

the site.

4.2.7 Social Environment

1. The impacts of construction activities is beneficial on the social environment as it

contributes to the economic and social development by providing employment to

about 50 workers during the construction phase and thereby raising the standards of

living and quality of life.

2. Procurement of construction materials locally leads to increase in trading

opportunities.

4.3 Operation Phase

From an environmental perspective, this phase is of paramount significance due to its

potential to invoke long-term impacts. The adverse effects that are likely to occur during this

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operational phase of the project are: Air Pollution (gaseous emissions), Effluent generation,

Noise generation, Solid waste generation etc.

4.3.1 Land Environment

The land use of the plant area is already for industrial use hence there will be no change inland use pattern.

Discharges on Land-Impact


aerator to clarifier to sand and carbon filter and will be used for green belt development /

discharged to sea through CUSECS during rainy days and the industrial effluent will be

treated in ZLD, hence there will be no discharges on land premises.

Mitigation Measures

1. Periodic maintenance and check of wastewater conveyance pipelines

2. Attempt to restore by replacing a part or putting together the torn or broken parts of the

conveyance pipeline in case of any leakage is detected.

3. Necessary preventive measures for spillage from pipelines, such as surface RCC

channels along the pipelines are adopted.

4. Lining of effluent collection tank/ETP common guard pond.

5. Treated wastewater quality shall be ensured as per standards before using it for various

requirements.

6. With regards to ETP-There will be institutional arrangement to check the efficiency of

Zero Liquid Discharge.

4.3.2 Impacts- Soil Contamination

Potential impacts on land environment are envisaged due to hazardous and non-hazardous

wastes generated due to various operations in the project site. Sludge generated during

production process, chemical waste including toxic waste, burnt fuel waste, oil slurry, Salts

from MEE etc are the source of hazardous waste. Sludge from ETP will be generated. Poor

management of such materials/wastes from the operations is a potential risk of soil

contamination.

4.3.2.1 Soil – Mitigation Measures

Good housekeeping and best practices of waste handling shall be adopted to

eliminate/minimise the risks of soil contamination. The hazardous wastes generated will be

stored in a roof shed under raised platform and transferred to nearby Treatment, Storage

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and Disposal Facility (TSDF) at Gummidipoondi (Tamil Nadu Waste Management Limited.).

However, waste minimisation techniques will be adopted in order to minimise the generation

of hazardous wastes.

4.3.3 Air Environment

The major air pollution sources from the industry are DG sets, Boilers and Reactors. The DG

sets and Boilers will be provided with stacks of adequate height so as to disperse the

emanating flue gases containing particulate matters, oxides of sulfur and nitrogen without

affecting the ground level concentrations. The emissions generated from the reactors will be

scrubbed out by wet scrubber.

4.3.3.1 Meteorological Data

The site specific meteorological data for three months from March – May 2018 was obtained

from secondary sources. Other data included for AERMET were daily wind speed, wind

direction, temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, precipitation, and solar radiation

recorded during the period. AERMET reformats meteorological data so that it can be used

as input for AERMOD model.

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Figure 4-1 Wind rose diagram considered for Dispersion Modeling (March – May 2018)

4.3.3.2 AERMET Process

For the 3 phase AERMET processing of the meteorological data, specifications of the land

use in the area are required to determine the terrain roughness for modeling. The land use

was characterized for in and around the site. The surface characteristics for the site and

surroundings were selected and used to calculate the albedo, Bowen ratio and surface

roughness parameter.

The meteorological data were processed in the AERMET software to generate wind flow

pattern & to generate surface meteorological data and profile meteorological data in a

prescribed format that can be fed to AERMOD for modeling.

4.3.3.3 AERMOD Process

AERMOD Software Version 8.0.5was used for air dispersion modeling and is applicable to a

wide range of buoyant or neutrally buoyant emissions up to a range of 50 km. In addition to

straighter forward cases, AERMOD is also suitable for complex terrain and urban dispersion

scenarios.

AERMOD is a steady-state plume model. In the stable boundary layer (SBL), it assumes the

concentration distribution to be Gaussian in both the vertical and horizontal. In the

convective boundary layer (CBL), the horizontal distribution is also assumed to be Gaussian,

but the vertical distribution is described with a bi-Gaussian probability density function (pdf).

This behavior of the concentration distributions in the CBL was demonstrated by Willis and

Deardorff (1981) and Briggs (1993). Additionally, in the CBL, AERMOD treats “plume

lofting,” whereby a portion of plume mass, released from a buoyant source, rises to and

remains near the top of the boundary layer before becoming mixed into the CBL. AERMOD

also tracks any plume mass that penetrates into the elevated stable layer, and then allows it

to re-enter the boundary layer when and if appropriate. For sources in both the CBL and the

SBL AERMOD treats the enhancement of lateral dispersion resulting from plume meander.

The emissions proposed stacks are estimated and are used for the air dispersion modeling

as shown in Table 4-1

Maximum first 10 highest concentration values obtained by modeling for SO2, NOx and PM

for 24 hrs average is given in Table 4-2 to Table 4-4 and Ground Level Concentration (GLC)

for proposed additional stacks is shown in Figure 4-2, Figure 4-3 & Figure 4-4.

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Table 4-1 Proposed Stack Emission Details

Source Fuelused

Stack Details Emission per stack (g/s)

No ofStacks

Height(m)

Dia(m)

Temp(°C)

ExitVelocity

(m/s)PM SO2 NOx Acid Mist

Coal Fired1 x10TPH

Coal 1 32 0.85 140 8.47 0.0041 1.8056 0.8333 --

FurnaceOil Boiler

3 TPH

FurnaceOil 1 25 0.60 180 8.10 0.2567 0.2519 0.2567

--

DG 500kVA HSD 1 9 0.25 200 17.43 8.27E-05 6.40E-07 1.25E-03 --

DG 500kVA HSD 1 9 0.25 200 17.43 8.27E-05 6.40E-07 1.25E-03 --

Processemission 2 6 0.6 30 8.5 <4ppm

HCL: <2ppm

HBr:<3ppm

CO2: <10ppm

Total Emission (g/s) 0.2610 2.0574 1.0925

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Figure 4-2 Predicted 24 hrs GLC’s of SO2 within 10 km radius of the Study area

Table 4-2 First 10 Highest Concentrations of Sulphur Dioxidefor Proposed Stacks

S. NOUTM coordinates (m) Conc.

(µg/m3)Distance from

Center of Sources(Km)

Direction fromSource CenterE N

1 364204.4 1291620 2.46553 0 02 364204.4 1292623 0.42184 1 NNW3 364204.4 1290618 0.40581 1 SSW4 363194.1 1290618 0.38876 1.5 SW5 363194.1 1291620 0.35556 1.2 W6 363194.1 1288612 0.31067 3.2 SSW7 368245.7 1294629 0.24183 4.9 NE8 362183.8 1289615 0.23855 2.8 SW9 362183.8 1285604 0.23319 6.4 SSW10 367235.4 1293626 0.21683 3.5 NE

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Figure 4-3 Predicted 24-Hrs’ GLC’s of NOx within 10 km Radius of the Study Area

Table 4-3 First 10 Highest Concentrations of Nitrogen Oxidesfor Proposed Stacks

S.NOUTM coordinates (m) Conc.


Center of Sources(Km)

Direction fromSource CenterE N

1 364204.4 1291620 3.31377 0 02 363194.1 1290618 1.40633 1.1 SW3 363194.1 1291620 1.37593 1.1 W4 364204.4 1290618 1.36498 0.9 S5 364204.4 1292623 1.06196 0.9 N6 362183.8 1290618 0.71062 2.4 SW7 364204.4 1289615 0.64244 2 SSW8 362183.8 1289615 0.64145 3 SW9 362183.8 1291620 0.60542 2 W10 365214.8 1293626 0.55502 2.1 NNE

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Figure 4-4 Predicted 24-Hrs GLC’s of Particulate matter within 10 km Radius of theStudy Area

Table 4-4First 10 Highest Concentrations of Particulate Matterfor Proposed Stacks

S.NOUTM coordinates (m) Conc.


Center ofSources (Km)

Directionfrom Source

CenterE N ReceptorVillages

1 364204.4 1291620 2.46525 0 02 364204.4 1292623 0.42182 1 NNW3 364204.4 1290618 0.40581 1 SSW4 363194.1 1290618 0.38876 1.5 SW5 363194.1 1291620 0.35558 1.2 W6 363194.1 1288612 0.31064 3.2 SSW7 368245.7 1294629 0.24181 4.9 NE8 362183.8 1289615 0.23853 2.8 SW9 362183.8 1285604 0.23318 6.4 SSW10 367235.4 1293626 0.21681 3.5 NE

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4.3.3.4 Conclusion

It was observed that the maximum concentration observed due to proposed project for PM,

SO2 and NOx are 2.465µg/m3, 2.465µg/m3and 3.31µg/m3.So it can be concluded that the

plant the impact envisaged is minimum.The total increase in concentrations above baseline

status due to proposed stacks is estimated and the percentage increase is summarized in

Table 4-5.

Table 4-5Total Maximum GLCs from the proposed Stack Emissions for March -May 2018

Pollutant

Max.Base line

Conc.(µg/m3)

EstimatedIncremental

Conc. atsource(µg/m3)

TotalConc.

(µg/m3)

NAAQstandard

Distancefrom

SourceDirection %increase

PM10 70.2 2.46525 72.66 100 0 0 3.5

PM 2.5 36.9 2.46525 39.36 60 0 0 6.6

SO2 15.8 2.46553 18.26 80 0 0 15.57

NOx 34 3.31377 37.31 80 0 0 9.74

4.3.3.5 Mitigation Measures

All air pollution control measures like will be provided by the industry.

Ambient air quality monitoring will be carried out regularly at selected locations in order to

check and compare the predicted concentrations with the measured concentrations. NAAQS

Exceedance if any may be checked thoroughly and adequacy/Performance of Air Pollution

Control measures shall be reviewed.



Trucks with cargo susceptible for fugitive suspension will be covered with tarpaulin. All the

vehicles will be periodically checked to ensure compliance to the emission standards.

In addition, EMC will ensure that unit will be with essential pollution control measures as to be

stated by TNPCB in their CTO.

4.3.4 Impacts due to Traffic and Transportation

The methodology adopted for carrying out the traffic study was to select the major roads

around the project site and count the various categories of vehicles. The traffic study details

area given in Table 4-6. The vehicular traffic on the existing road were determined and

converted into passenger car units (PCUs) and compared with IRC 106-1990 guidelines for

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capacity of urban roads in plain areas. Traffic study is conducted on NH 32, East Coast

Road – Chennai Nagapattinam Highway. Based on the traffic analysis the subjected road is

classified as fair/average.

Table 4-6 Proposed Vehicular movement per hour

S. No Type of Vehicle

Number ofVehicles

passing/hrat peakhours

PCU FactorsIRC (SP 41)

ProposedPCU/hr

1 Two-Wheeler 310 0.5 1552 Auto Rickshaw 68 1 683 Car/Jeep/Taxi 62 1 624 Van/Tempo 30 1 305 Mini bus 12 1.5 186 Bus 24 3 727 LCV 78 1.5 1178 Trucks (2-Axle Rigid) 82 3 2469 Trucks (3-Axle Rigid) 20 3 60

10 Trucks (Multi Axle) 10 1.5 15Total 843

Based on the traffic for the proposed project, the expected LOS due to the project is given in

Table 4-7.

Table 4-7 Traffic Volume after Implementation of the Project

For the Road Volume ofTraffic Volume (V) Capacity

(C) V/C Ratio LOSCategory*

TrafficClassification

Proposed 696 843 1400 0.6 D Fair/ Average

Due to proposed project there will be slight increment in the vehicle movement but the level of service(LOS)

anticipated will be free flow

V/C LOS Performance

0.00-0.2 A Excellent

0.2-0.4 B Very Good

0.4-0.6 C Good

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0.6-0.8 D Fair/Average

0.8-1.0 E Poor

1.0 & Above F Very Poor

4.3.5 Noise Environment

4.3.5.1 Impact

Noise generation sources during operation phase are classified into two categories:

Stationary sources due to operation of heavy duty machineries at the project site like Air

Compressors, Cooling towers, Chilling plants, Centrifuges, Boiler feed water pumps, DG sets,

Pumps etc.

Mobile sources corresponding to mainly vehicular traffic for staff mobilization, materials,

material transportation, liquid fuel transportation to project site, etc.

Vibrations are expected to be generated by various activities associated with the proposed

project during operational phase. The impact of vibrations beyond the site would be

negligible during normal operation phase. However, the impacts on workers engaged in the

plant area would be considerable due to occupational exposure. The proposed fixed major

equipment/units such as compressors, Centrifuges, pumps, DG sets etc., also generate

vibrations during operational phase and may cause exposures to the workers/operators

engaged at these units.


The major noise generating equipment like Compressors, DG sets, etc. will be enclosed in an

acoustic enclosure designed for an insertion loss of 25 dB (A) and silencers to other equipment

etc.

Major noise generating equipment will be designed with 85 dB (A) ensuring cumulative noise at

1.0 m remains at 85 dB (A).

The occupational noise exposure to the workers in the form of eight hourly times weighted

average will be maintained well within the prescribed Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) standard limits.

Adequate PPE will be provided to the staff exposing to noise risks.

Acoustic silencers will be provided in equipment wherever necessary.

Acoustic design with sound proof glass paneling will be provided for critical operator cabins /

control rooms of individual modules as well as central control facilities.

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Use of personal protective equipment/devices such as ear-muffs, ear plugs etc. will be strictly

enforced for the workers engaged in high noise areas.

Periodic maintenance of the equipment to be used in the developmental works will be carried

out. Worn out parts will be replaced, and rotating parts will be lubricated to minimize noise

emissions.

Implementation of greenbelt for noise attenuation will be undertaken: shrub plantation;

landscaping with horticulture; and Tree plantation at vehicle parking areas and along approach

roads.

Ambient noise levels will be monitored at regular intervals during operational phase of the

project.

Low vibration generating machines/equipment will be selected to meet international standards

and foundations will be so designed to minimize vibrations and secured properly.

Vibration generating sources and their platforms will be maintained properly to minimize

vibrations and related impacts.

Various standards pertaining to vibrations will be formulated by statutory bodies like Bureau of

Indian Standards (BIS) and Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), will be practiced

mitigating the workers’ health effects due to vibrations.

Vibration dampers will be provided around the source of generation.

Transportation Management Plan will be prepared, and the transportation of construction

materials will be planned in line with the same.

4.3.6 Water Environment

4.3.6.1 Potential Impact due to Location

4.3.6.1.1 Impact on Existing Water Resources

The proposed development will not withdraw any Groundwater from the project site. The

source of water will be from SIPCOT. Water supply agreement is enclosed as Annexure 5.

The water requirement for proposed construction phase will be 50 KLD, from SIPCOT.

The proposed total water requirement for operation phase will be 344.5 KLD, of which

151.01 KLD will be fresh water and 193.49 will be treated water.

Wastewater will be segregated into Domestic and Industrial effluent. Domestic effluent will

be treated in a dedicated STP (20 KLD Capacity) and Industrial effluent will be treated in a

dedicated ETP (100 KLD Capacity & MEE- 70 KLD Capacity). Treated wastewater will be

used within the plant and Zero Liquid Discharge concept will be maintained, hence no

adverse impact due to the proposed project on water environment.

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4.3.6.1.2 Impacts to Surface Water Bodies

The surface water and groundwater are the life line of the villages. All the ponds in the area

are working as recharge sites for the under lying groundwater and hence the surface water

and ground water systems are acting like a single unit and therefore cannot be seen in

Isolation.

Any contamination in surface drainage due to operation of project could collapse the system

and will have serious impacts to the water resources especially the availability of potable

water in the PIA area. The impacts will be high in the core area especially the 5.0 km radius

area. Therefore, the efficiency of the Zero waste discharge will be ensured with proper

regulatory and institutional arrangements.

4.3.6.1.3 Mitigation Measures

Though the proposed development will not draw Groundwater, the following measures

proposed as a part of development to improve the ground water scenario and also to ensure

that ground water is not contaminated.

Strategic plans such as implementing the following structures for rainfall harvesting and

groundwater recharging purposes in project site will be adhered.

Recharge pits

Only roof-top rain water harvesting

Rainwater storage ponds/tanks

Storage cum recharge ponds

Monitoring of water quality and groundwater level variations in the project site.

4.3.6.2 Impact due to Wastewater Generation

The source of wastewater generation from the project is as follows:

Industrial process wastewater/effluent

Cooling water blow down

Domestic wastewater/Sewage

Equipment cleaning and floor washings, etc.

The details of wastewater quantities to be generated from the project are discussed in

Section 4.3.6.4. The untreated wastewater if discharged into nearby surface water may

affect the surface water and/or if disposed off on land without treatment may pollute the

ground and surface water.

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Various mitigation measures are proposed to be adopted to minimize the impact if any on

the water environment due to the wastewater/runoff generation during the operation phase

of the project.

Institutional arrangement for monitoring of water by pollution.

Corrective and preventive measures if any contamination happens.

Monitoring should ensure early determination of any threats to water resources in terms of

contamination.

If contaminated, proper expertise will be brought to schematize the various recharge

mechanism to reduce or nullify the impact effects.

4.3.6.4 Wastewater Quality, Quantity and Treatment Method (EffluentGeneration)


Effluent Treatment Procedure- ZLD





The distillate will be sent to Moving Bed Bio Reactor to Activated Sludge Process (ASP) to

Clarifier to Sand and carbon filter to RO. The RO permeate will be sent to Utilities and the

reject will be sent to MEE. The MEE concentrate will be sent to forced evaporator, distillate

will be sent to MBBR and the salt will be sent to TSDF. The sludge from flocculated sand

and sparkler filter will be collected and sent to TSDF.

STP Procedure




CUSECS (CSTP).

The unit has agreements with TSDF which is enclosed as Annexure 13.The wastewater

treatment will be a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD). There will be no discharge to land

environment.

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The break up in terms of volumetric contribution (for effluent & sewage) is given in Table 4-8.

Table 4-8 Details Sewage/Wastewater Treatment and Discharge

Unit Liquid waste(KLD) Disposal Method

Sewage 18.0STP for green belt development /Treated water to sea through CUSECS during rainydays

Low TDSEffluent 29.0+ MEE Distillate (58.57) Treated water will be recycled/ ETP Sludge to

TNPCB authorised TSDF

High TDSEffluent 31.0

MEE Condensate for treatment in MBBR/ ASP/RO& recycled.MEE salt to TNPCB authorised TSDF

Anticipated characteristics of effluents are provided inTable 4-9. The proposed (MEE to be

included) ETP flow diagram is provided in Annexure 7. The proposed STP flow diagram is

provided in Annexure 7.

Table 4-9: Characteristics of Effluent Generated

Conveyance of Wastewater to ETP & STP:

The wastewater will be conveyed to ETP through gutter and pipe lines & to STP throughpipeline.

4.3.6.5 Wastewater Collection

Effluent generated will be transferred to ETP area for treatment and reuse. There will be 6 nos of

tanks for each type of wastewater generated and the holding capacity of each tank is given in Table4-10.

S. No. Parameters ETP Inlet ETP Outlet RO Permeate

1 pH 7-8.5 7-7.5 7.02 TSS 200-300 100 0.003 TDS 1800-2000 1800-2000 1804 COD 11000-13000 750-1000 505 BOD 3000-4000 50-60 106 Phenols Nil Nil Nil7 Oil and grease 100 0.00 0.00

All parameters except pH are expressed as mg/l

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Table 4-10: List of Wastewater Collection Tanks


ETP to treat industrial effluents.


ASPto clarifier to sand and carbon filter and will be used for greenbelt development

with the project site and treated sewage will be discharged to sea through CUSECS

during rainy days.

ETP will be Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) System. Treated wastewater will be recycled

for cooling tower.

A storm water drainage system will be developed for the project site.

The runoff from uncontaminated areas will be used for greenbelt area.

The oil contaminated water, if any will be sent to oil water separator; separated oil will

be sent to TNPCB approved vendors and water will be sent to ETP for further

treatment. The treated water will be re-used for Cooling tower make-up.

4.3.7 Biological Environment

4.3.7.1 Impact on Migratory Paths for Wildlife and Forest Blocks

There are no identified migratory paths for major and minor wildlife in the project site and the

study area. The identified fauna which are observed at the project site and in the study, area

are local migrants only. Therefore, the proposed project operations are not likely to have any

adverse impact on the paths for avid-fauna.

Sl No Description of Tank/Pit Capacity(Litres)

Location

1 Oil and Grease trap 10,000 Under ground

2 Effluent Collection Pit 20,000 Under ground

3 Holding tank for neutralized effluent 5,000 Above ground

4 Holding tank for treated water (Clarified) 10,000 Above ground

5 Holding tank for RO permeate 10,000. Above ground

6 Holding tank for RO reject 5000 Above ground

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Discharge of wastes/wastewater without treatment into the water bodies during the operation

phase will not be allowed.

Awareness will be given to workers about the importance and conservation of terrestrial

ecology and biodiversity.

4.3.8 Solid Waste Management

4.3.8.1 Impact due to Solid Waste Generation

During operation phase, various types of solid waste are likely to be generated which can be

broadly categorized as Hazardous Waste and Non-hazardous Waste. Further, the generated

solid waste generation may include Biodegradable, Recyclable and Inert compounds. The

details of solid waste generation and its management proposed are discussed in Chapter 2,Section 2.9. If the solid waste generated is not properly managed and disposed in

unauthorized manner, it will impact on soil quality, groundwater and air quality.


Strict guidelines will be put in place in order to manage the solid waste generation during the

operational phase of the development. The main goals of the guidelines will be to ensure

adopting recycling techniques and encouraging sorting of solid waste at source into organic

and inorganic wastes. Waste management is shown in Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5 Waste Management Concept

TSDFHazardous waste

Recyclable Waste

Biodegradable Waste

TNPCB ApprovedRecycling Unit/Vendor

Organic Waste Converter

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CHAPTER – 5ANALYSIS OF

ALTERNATIVES

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5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES(Technology & Site)

5.1 Justification for Project Site Selection

The main criterion for selecting the project site is its location in the SIPCOT Complex,

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. SIPCOT industrial estate is a notified chemical manufacturing zone

providing all facilities/infrastructure required to construct and operate the plant safely and

smoothly. The connectivity of the project site and all the required infrastructures availability

in the SIPCOT Industrial Complex are the major advantages for the project. Since, other

sites don’t have these advantages, present site was selected.

5.2 Alternate Site Analysis

The project site is located in SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikadu village, Tamil Nadu and

the connectivity is,

Table 5-1 Connectivity of the Site

Nearest Highway Chennai - Nagapattinam (NH-32), ≃480 m, W. &

Mettupalayam and Cuddalore (NH-532), ≃1.77

km, W.

Nearest Railway Station Capper Quarry Railway Station ≃ 1.0 km, SCuddalore Port Jn. – ≃ 4.09 km, NNE

Nearest Airport Puducherry (Pondicherry) Airport - ≃ 32.12 km, NNE

Nearest seaport Chennai Port ≃ 164 Km, NNE

Nearest major city Puducherry (Pondicherry)≃28 Km, NNE

The connectivity of the project site and all the required infrastructures availability in the

SIPCOT Industrial Complex are the major advantages for the project.

So, alternate sites were not considered.

5.3 Process Technology Alternative

The products of the project are reported in the literature. When the company developes

manufacturing technology it gives importance to the following:-

i) No patent infringement;

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ii) The process technology will be safe to operate;

iii) The raw material used in the proess wil be available & supply sources will be in largein number;

iv) The process technology yield will be more and the waste generation will be less.

v) The process technology will be generating less effluents.

With above criteria the R & D work will be unique & currently there will not be any

substitute for the process.

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CHAPTER – 6ENVIRONMENTAL

MONITORING PROGRAM

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6 Environmental Monitoring Program

6.1 Introduction

The primary aim of environmental monitoring program is to formulate a systematic, site-

specific plan for monitoring the environmental parameters within the impact area, during and

after commissioning of the project, which would aid in assessing the effectiveness of

mitigation and environmental protection measures implemented for the proposed project

based on the existing environmental scenario and the probable environmental impacts

appraisal.

The plan framed for the intended facility will describe:

The details of the proposed mitigation measures taken for safeguarding the environment

at the project site as well as in the vicinity of the industrial site.

Details of management plans (Greenbelt development plan, Solid waste management

plan etc.)

Post project environmental monitoring program to be undertaken after commissioning of

the project.

The associated cost components of the pollution control systems that will be installed at

the site.

For each of the environmental attributes, the monitoring plan specifies the parameters to be

monitored, location of monitoring sites, frequency and duration of monitoring and it also

denotes the applicable standards, implementation and supervising responsibilities.

6.2 Objectives Ensure day to day operational activities are conducted in a manner in compliance with

the applicable regulatory approvals including legislation and industry standards.

Evaluate the adequacy of mitigation and pollution control measures implemented for

reducing the adverse impacts caused during the construction and operation stage and

suggest additional mitigation measures, if appropriate, in the light of the results.

Define a detailed framework to monitor and document for achieving full compliance with

statutory requirements.

Encourage good environmental management practices through planning, commitment

and continuous improvement.

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Develop clearly defined environmental monitoring program designed to assess the

nature and extent of environmental impacts of the proposed operations and

progressively refine such programs against the targets.

Define roles and responsibilities of site personnel and ensure that all people onsite are

fully informed of their responsibilities and accountabilities with regard to the

environment.

To comply with all regulations stipulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)/

State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) related to air emission and liquid effluent

discharge as per air and water pollution control act/ laws

To handle hazardous wastes as per the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management,

Handling and Trans boundary Movement) Rules 2016.

Review, improve and update environmental management procedures and standards.

Establish response procedures for actual/potential environmental impacts including

community complaints and ensure corrective action is taken.

Perspective budgeting and allocation of funds for environmental management

expenditure, Continuous development and search for innovative technologies for a

cleaner and better environment.

6.3 Environmental Management Plan during Construction Phase

Environmental impacts during the construction phase can be attributed to the site

preparation activity and the mobilization of workforce. The impacts of the construction phase

on the environment would be basically of transient nature and are expected to wear out

gradually on completion of the construction program. However, once the construction of the

project is completed and its operations started, these operation stage impacts would overlap

the impacts due to the construction activities.

In order to mitigate such impacts and restrict them within tolerable levels, the following

measures shall be adopted:

1. Proper and prior planning of approach and access roads, and appropriate

sequencing and scheduling of all major construction activities.

2. Adoption of appropriate soil conservation program and its timely implementation in

the proposed project site.

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3. Initiation of an appropriate landscape program including plantation of trees and

flowering plants in and around the project site particularly, at all available spaces

which would serve the dual purpose of controlling fugitive dust and abatement of

noise levels in addition to improving the aesthetics of the area.

4. Water sprinkling in the vulnerable areas to suppress the dust generated during

excavation, leveling and other operations.

5. Use of properly tuned construction machinery & vehicles in good working condition

with low noise & emission and engines turned off when not in use.

6. Control of quality of construction wastewater within the construction site through

suitable drainage system with traps for arresting the sediment load for its proposed

disposal into the main natural drainage system around the site.

7. Implementation of suitable disposal methods of sediment/ construction debris at

designated places to avoid water logging at construction site.

8. Provision of protective gears such as ear mufflers etc. for construction personnel

exposed to high noise levels and locating the temporary labor sheds for housing the

construction laborers away from the construction site.

6.4 Environmental Management Plan during Operation PhaseThe control measures which will be imposed to mitigate the impacts caused during the

operation phase of the project are as follows:

1. Periodic monitoring of the environmental attributes to check the adequacy and

effectiveness of the pollution control measures employed.

2. The major sources of emission are DG sets, Boilers, production block (reactors)

scrubber stack which will be of adequate height to disperse the pollutants. Cyclone

separator will be provided for Boiler & to control the pollutants. Adequate greenbelt

will be developed to mitigate the pollution arising due to movement of vehicles.

Regular monitoring of DG-Stacks and Ambient air quality will be carried out.

3. Appropriate treatment and disposal method will be followed for the liquid effluents

generated in the plant. The detailed waste treatment and disposal methods are

discussed in the Chapter 4, Section 4.3.6.4.4. Noise pollution is curbed by providing acoustic enclosures for D.G sets; thereby the

ambient noise levels is maintained below the CPCB limits of 75 dB (A) for industrial

areas. Personal protective equipment are provided to those workers who work in the

areas of high noise.

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5. Rainwater harvesting system will be implemented for the sustainability of

underground water system.

6. Proper maintenance of greenbelt will be ensured.

7. Adequate safety measures conforming to the occupational health and safety policy

will be taken to prevent accidents/hazards to the workers.

8. Necessary energy saving measures like fixing of LED lamps, operational schedule,

awareness program etc., will be made.

6.5 Post Project Environmental Monitoring

It is imperative that the Project Authorities set up regular monitoring stations to assess the

quality of the neighboring environment after the commissioning of the project. An

environmental monitoring program is important as it provides useful information and helps to:

Verify the predictions on environmental impacts presented in this study assist in detecting

the development of any unwanted environmental situation, and thus, provides opportunities

for adopting appropriate control measures, and identify the effectiveness of mitigative

measures suggested in the EMP.

Monitoring Program

After commissioning of the project, post project monitoring of environmental parameters will

be carried out at regular intervals. The monitoring program in different areas of the

environment has been based on the findings of the impact assessment studies. The post

project monitoring program including areas, number and location of monitoring stations,

frequency of sampling and parameters to be covered is summarized in Table 6-1.

Table 6-1 Post Project Environmental Monitoring Program

S. No Area of Monitoring Number of SamplingStations

Frequency ofSampling Parameters to be Analysed

1. Meteorology One Hourly and Dailybasis.

Wind speed and direction,Temperature, Relative Humidity,Atmospheric pressure, Rainfall.

2. Ambient Air Quality 2 Stations (In downwind) Twice a week:24hourly period PM10, PM2.5, SO2, VOC and NO2

3. Noise4 (two within plantpremises and twooutside plant premises)

Once everyseason

Ambient Equivalent ContinuousSound Pressure Levels (Leq) at dayand Night time.

4. Ground water 4 (Near by villages) Quarterly Physico Chemical parameters

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4. Liquid EffluentsMain Plant Effluents Daily pH, Temp, Conductivity, TSS, TDS,

COD, BOD, Phenol.

STP Daily pH, TSS, BOD & COD

5. Exhaust from DGset Stack of DG set Monthly SO2 & CO

6. Solid waste /Hazardous waste

Check conformance toHWM rules

Quantity andQuality monitoring Periodically

7. Soil Two Locations within theProject Site Yearly Once Physico chemical properties,

Nutrients, Heavy metals

8. Terrestrial Ecology Within 10km, around theproject

Once in threeyears Symptoms of injuries on plants

9. Health checkup ofworkers All workers Yearly As per the statutory guidelines

10. Air Scrubber outlet Half yearly VOC

Note: Apart from Ground water monitoring, it’s recommended to install twomonitoring borewells within the project site for monitoring traces of pesticides.

6.6 Greenbelt Development Plan

As per the rules and regulations laid by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate

Change, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Board (SPCB),

it is legally mandatory to earmark 33% of the project area for greenbelt development to

promote integration of environmental issues with industrial development projects.

The total land area of COPL is 18051.03 Sq. mt (4.46 Acres or 1.805 Ha). As per the

aforesaid guidelines issued by the concerned department 33.59% (6062.74 Sq.mt, 1.5Acres)

of the total area is earmarked for Greenbelt development.

In addition, to the allocated Greenbelt area, at C-9, C-10 and C-11, SIPCOT has allotted to

COPL an area of 5.7 Acres of land, closer to COPL premises for planting, developing and

maintaining Greenbelt for which COPL has already planted 160 saplings. Allocation Letter

and Layout for Greenbelt Development from SIPCOT is attached as Annexure 25 and

satellite image of the Land area is shown in Figure 6-1.

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Figure 6-1SIPCOT allotted Land for Greenbelt Development

The purpose of developing the greenbelt in and around the industrial site is for:

1. Preventing land degradation and erosion of topsoil due to activities during construction

phase.

2. Containment and Abatement of pollution in the industrial environment, capturing of

fugitive emissions if any and thereby improving the quality of the surrounding

environment.

3. Substantially reducing the adverse environmental impacts due to the proposed

industrial activity.

4. Serving as a barrier for attenuating the intensity of noise generated.

5. Enhancing the biodiversity index of the region.

6. Adding aesthetic value to the project area.

7. Maintaining the ecological equilibrium of the area.

The following general guidelines and measures will be adopted:

1. The plantation of trees will be initiated with start of the construction stage so that

substantial growth may be achieved when the project is completed. The greenbelt

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development programme will be drawn to conform to natural climatic conditions and

adaptability of the species.

2. Species involved in afforestation should be indigenous, fast growing and eco-friendly.

3. Proper drainage system and proper plantation techniques will be adopted.

4. Plantation will be properly maintained and protected by fencing from grazing and

felling. The plantations would consist of a mixture of carefully chosen locally available

species of trees, shrubs and herbs, preferably evergreen and resistant to pollution.

A capital cost of INR 5.0 Lakhs shall be earmarked for this purpose and INR of 2.5 Lakhs

shall be allocated for recurring expenses towards green belt development and maintenance.

The layout plan marking 3-5 m wide greenbelt around the plant periphery and theList of

proposed species for plantation are attached as Annexure 20

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CHAPTER – 7ADDITIONAL STUDIES

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7 Additional Studies

7.1 Public Hearing

The proposed project is in SIPCOT Industrial Complex. Public hearing is exempted under

the provisions as per paragraph 7 III Stage (3) (b) of the EIA Notification, 2006 and also as

per, MoEF&CC OM dated 27th April 2018.

7.2 Disaster Management Plan

An onsite emergency plan is attributed to the response plan that contains and minimizes the

effects due to emergencies within the installations which have a potential to cause damage

to people and facilities within the installation premises.

An On-site emergency plan will be prepared and made it available at plant premises to deal

with emergencies and prevent disasters. Attached as Annexure 15.

7.3 R&R

Rehabilitation and resettlement is not applicable, since the project site is located in SIPCOT

Industrial Complex, Kudikadu Village, and TamilNadu.

7.4 Risk Assessment

The detailed risk assessment report on storage tanks and pipelines for the proposed project

is enclosed as Annexure 12. However, COPL has agreed to go for Underground Storage

Tanks as suggested for its safety and located in a safe location within the Plant Premises.

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7.5 COPY OF ToR (Terms of Reference)

It is recommended in the ToR issued by MoEF&CC that the standard ToR to bedownloaded from the MoEF&CC portal for the preparation of EIA/EMP report. The ToRissued by MoEF&CC is appended in Section 7.6. and the Specific ToR issued byMoEF&CC appended in Section 7.6.

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7.6 COPY OF ToR (Terms of Reference)

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7.7 ToR Compliance Report

This proposal deals with products of two sectors namely Pesticides (5b) and Synthetic

Organic Chemicals (5f). The standard Terms of Reference for both the sectors are same,

only in one specific ToR point in each sector is varying as shown below, rest of the specific

ToR points are same for both the sectors.

Compliance for both the above points were given under specific Terms of Reference in the

below table.

S.No Terms of Reference Compliance

Standard TOR1 Executive Summary Brief executive summary is enclosed in

Annnexure 22

2 Introduction

i. Details of the EIA Consultant includingNABET accreditation

M/s Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt.Ltd., Chennai

Details provided in Chapter 12.

ii. Information about the ProjectProponent

M/s. Crimsun Organics Private Limited(COPL) is a new company entering theManufacturing of Specialty Chemicalsand Agrochemical Products.

Proponent details provided in Chapter 1,Section 1.3.

iii. Importance and Benefits of the ProjectDetailed Project benefits are provided in

Chapter 8.

Agrochemical industries play a vital role

in increasing the efficiency of crop, which

in turn will provide food security for India,

which is second largest populated

country.

COPL will provide new employment

opportunities directly/ indirectly in the

surrounding area.

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3 Project Description

i. Cost of project and Time of completion The cost of the project is INR 30.6Crores.

Time of completion is 10 months.

Details given in Chapter 2, Section 2.4& Table 2-3 & Table 2-4.

ii. Products with capacities for theproposed project

Product detailes Chapter-2, Section2.5.2 & Table 2-5.

iii. If expansion project, details of existingproducts with capacities and whetheradequate land is available forexpansion, reference of earlier EC ifany.

It is a new project coming up at SIPCOTIndustrial Complex, Kudikadu Village,Cuddalore Taluk and District, TamilNadu.

Land allotment letter from SIPCOT isenclosed as Annexure 1.

iv. List of Raw materials required andtheir source along with mode oftransportation

The list of Raw materials and theirsource with mode of transportation areprovided in Chapter 2, Section 2.5.4 &Table 2-6.

v. Other chemicals and materialsrequired with quantities and storagecapacities

Storage details provided in Chapter 2,SectIon 2.5.8 andTable 2-8 & 2-9.

vi. Details of emission, effluents,hazardous waste generation and theirmanagement

Details on emissions & sources areprovided in Chapter 10, Section 10.5.1Table 10-4 Table 10-5, 10.6.1 & 10.6.3Effluents generation, treatment anddisposal methods are detailed inChapter 4, Section 4.3.6.4 and Table 4-8.

Hazardous wastes generation and theirmanagement are detailed in Chapter 2&Section 2.9 Table 2-19 to Table 2-22

vii.Requirement of water, power, withsource of supply, status of approval,water balance diagram, man-powerrequirement (regular and contract)

Details on water requirement areprovided in Chapter 2, Section 2.8.2 &Table 2-16. And source in Annexure 5.

Water balance chart is provided in theChapter 2, Section 2.8.2 & Figures 2-

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11 and the same enclosed as Annexure6.

Details on power requirement and sourceare provided in Chapter 2, Section 2.8.3& Table 2-17.

Details on manpower requirement areprovided in Chapter 2, Section 2.8.4 &Table 2-18.

viii. Process description along withmajor equipments and machineries,process flow sheet (quantitative) fromraw material to products to beprovided

Process description is give in Chapter 2,Section 2.5.1.

Process flow sheet and material balancefor all products are given asAnnexure10

The detailed list of machinery &equipment in the industry installed &proposed to be procured are provided inthe Chapter 2, Section 2.11 and Table2-23 & Table 2-24.

ix. Hazard identification and details ofproposed safety systems

Hazardous identification and details ofproposed safety systems are detailed inChapter 7, Section 7.8 and Table 7-1

x. Expansion/ modernization proposals(a) Copy of all Environmental

Clearance(s) includingamendments thereto obtaining forthe project from MoEF&CC/SEIAAshall be attached as an Annexure.A certified copy of the latestmonitoring report of the Regionaloffice of the Ministry ofEnvironment and Forests as percircular dated 30thMay 2012 onthe status of compliance ofconditions stipulated in all existingenvironmental clearancesincluding Amendments shall beprovided. In addition, status ofcompliance of Consent to Operatefor the ongoing existing operationof the project from SPCB shall beattached with the EIA-EMP report

It is a new project comingup at SIPCOTIndustrial Complex, Cuddalore, TamilNadu.

This proposal is to obtain EC for theproposed product details in Chapter-2,Section 2.5.2 & Table 2-5.

CTE & CTO will be obtained fromTNPCB.

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(b) In case the existing project hasnot obtained environmentalclearance, reasons for notobtaining the provisions of the EIAnotification 1994 and/or EIAnotification 2006 shall beprovided. Copies of Consent toEstablish / No objection certificateand Consent to Operate (in caseof units operating in prior to EIAnotification 2006, CTE and CTO ofFY 2005-2006) obtained from theSPCB shall be submitted. Furthercompliance report to theconditions of Consents from theSPCB shall be submitted.

4 Site Details

i. Location of the project sitecovering village, Taluka/Tehsil, Districtand State, justification for selecting thesite. Whether other sites wereconsidered

Location of the project site is detailed inChapter 1, Section 1.5.1

Alternate sites were not considered,justification provided in the Chapter 5.

ii. A Topo sheet of the study area ofradius of 10Km and site location on1:50,000/ 1: 25,000 scales on an A3/A2sheet (including all eco-sensitive areasand environmentally sensitive places)

Topo map of study area is provided inChapter 3, Section 3.5.5 and Figure 3-9.

iii. Details w.r.t option analysis forselection of site

Alternate sites were not considered,justification provided in the Chapter 5,Section 5.2.

iv. Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all fourcorners of the site

Site coordinates of all the cornersProvided in Chapter 1, Section 1.5.1 &Table 1-6.

v. Google map Earth downloaded ofthe project site

Satellite imageries of the EnvironmentSensitive Area with Distances within 15km radius is provided in the Figure 2-2and 10, 5 & 1km radius are appended inFigures 2-3 to 2-5 respectively atChapter 2, Section 2.3.

vi. Layout maps including existingunit as well as proposed unit indicatingstorage area, plant area, greenbeltarea, utilities etc. If located within anindustrial area/Estate/Complex, layout

Site layout indicating storage area, plantarea, greenbelt area, utilities etc attachedas Annexure 14.

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of Industrial indicating location of unitwithin the Industrial area/Estate.vii. Photographs of the proposed andexisting (if applicable) plant site,existing, show photographs ofplantations/greenbelt, in particular

The sites photographs are appended inChapter 2, Section 2.7 &Figure 2-10.

viii. Land use break-up of total land ofthe project site (indicate and acquired),government/ private- agriculture, forest,wasteland, water bodies, settlements,etc shall be included (not required forindustrial area)

The Land use break-up of total land isprovided in the Chapter 2, Section 2.7,Table 2-13, Table 2-14.

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

List of major industries with name andtype within the study area (10 km radius)is provided in the Chapter 2, Section2.3.1 & Table 2-1.

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

Geological features of Cuddalore aregiven in Chapter 3, Section 3.5.6 andFigure 3.12.

Geo-hydrological status ofCuddaloreDistrict is provided in Chapter3, Section 3.5.8 and Figure 3.15

xi. Details of drainage of the projectupto 5km radius of the study area. If thesite is within 1Km radius of any majorriver, peak and lean season riverdischarge as well as flood occurrencefrequency based on peak rainfall dataof the past 30 years. Details of FloodLevel of the project site and maximumof Flood of the river shall also beprovided (mega green field projects)

Drainage map of the study area showing10Km is appended in Chapter 3,Section 3.5.9 and Figure 3-16.

xii. Status of acquisition of land. Ifacquisition is not complete, stage of theacquisition process and expected timeof complete procession of the land.

Land acquisition is completed.

Land allotment letter from SIPCOT isenclosed as Annexure 1.

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

Not applicable.

The project site is located within thedesignated SIPCOT Industrial Complex,Cuddalore.

5 Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable)

i. Permission and approvals for theuse of forest land (forestry clearance), if

Not Applicable.

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any, and recommendations of the StateForest Department (if applicable)ii. Land use map based on Highresolution satellite imagery (GPS) of theproposed site delineating the forest land(in case of projects involving forest landmore than 40 Ha)

Not Applicable.

iii. Status of application submitted forobtaining the stage of Forest Clearancealong with latest status shall besubmitted

Not Applicable.

iv. The projects to be located within10 Km of the National parks,Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, theproject proponent shall submit the mapduly authenticated by Chief WildlifeWarden showing these features vis-à-visthe project location and therecommendations or comments of theChief Wildlife Warden-thereon.

Not Applicable.

v. Wildlife Conservation Plan dulyauthenticated by the Chief WildlifeWarden of the State Government forconservation of schedule of fauna, if anyexists in the study area.

Not Applicable.

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

Not Applicable.

6 Environmental Status

i. Determination of atmosphericinversion level at the project site andsite-specific micrometeorological dateusing temperature, relative humidity,hourly wind speed and direction andrainfall

The daily inversion level at the projectsite varies from 50 to 1750m during 6 AMto 6 PM, the maximum recorded at 5 PM,March 2018. Details given in Chapter 3,Section 3.6.5 and Figure 3-21

ii. AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX,CO and other parameters relevant tothe project shall be collected. Themonitoring stations shall be based onCPCB guidelines and consider thepre-dominant wind direction,population zone, sensitive receptorsincluding reserved forests.

AAQ locations detail is provided in theChapter 3, Section 3.7.1 and Table 3.7,and monitoring results areb provided inthe Section 3.7.2.1 and Table 3-9.

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iii. Raw data of all AAQ measurement for12 weeks of all stations as perfrequency given in the NAAQMnotification of Nov. 2009 along with-min-max, average and 98% values foreach of the AAQ parameters fromdata of all AAQ stations should beprovided as an annexure to the EIAreport

Details provided in the Section 3.7.2.and Table 3.9. Raw data is attached asAnnexure 27.

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

Surface water qualities at eight locationsare provided in the Chapter 3, Section3.9.1 and Table 3-12

v. Whether the site falls near to pollutedstretch of river identified by theCPCB/MoEF& CC, if yes give details

No

vi. Ground water monitoring at minimum8 locations shall be included

Ground water monitoring results wereprovided in the Chapter 3, Section 3.9.2and Table 3-13.

vii.Noise levels monitoring at 8 locationswithin the study area

Noise level monitoring results wereprovided in the Chapter 3, Section 3.8.1and Table 3.10.

viii. Soil characteristics as per CPCBguidelines

Soil samples analysis results wereprovided in the Chapter 3, Section 3.10and Table 3-18 & table 3-19.

ix. Traffic study of the area, type ofvehicles, frequency of vehicles fortransportation of materials, additionaltraffic due to proposed project, parkingarrangement etc.

Since the proposed project site is locatedwithin the SIPCOT Industrial Complex,the traffic impact may not be in significantmagnitude. Traffic Studies are conductedin Chapter 4, Section 4.3.4, Table 4-6and Table 4- 7.

x. Detailed description of flora and fauna(terrestrial and aquatic) existing in thestudy area shall be given with specialreference to rare, endemic andendangered species. If schedule-Ifauna and found within the study area,a Wildlife Conservation plan shall beprepared and furnished

Flora and Fauna found within the studyarea are provided in Chapter 3, Section3.11.1 to 3.11.6 and Tables 3-20 to, 3-25.

xi. Socio-economic status of the studyarea

Socio-economic status of the study areais provided in the Chapter 3, Section3.12.

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7 Impact and Environmental Management Plan

i. Assessment of ground levelconcentration of pollutants from thestack emission based on site-specificmeteorological features. In case theproject is located on a hilly terrain,AQIP modeling shall be done usinginputs of the specific terraincharacteristics for determining thepotential impacts of the project on theAAQ. Cumulative impact of allsources of emissions (includingtransportation) on the AAQ of thearea shall be assessed. Details of themodel used, and the input data usedfor modeling shall also be provided.The air quality contours shall beplotted on a location map showingthe location of the project site,habitation nearby, sensitivereceptors, if any.

The ground level concentration ofpollutants (PM, SO2, NO2) usingAERMOD software were assessed andpresented in Chapter 4, Section 4.3.3.3& Tables 4-2 to 4-5.

The impact envisaged is minimum.

AERMOD Software Version 8.0.5 wasused for air dispersion modeling.

Chapter 4, Sections 4.3.3.3 andFigures 4-1 to 4-3.

ii. Water quality modeling- in case ofdischarge in water body

Not Applicable.

Effluent will be treated in ZLD plant.

iii. Impact of the transport of rawmaterial and end products on thesurrounding environment shall beassessed and provided. In thisregard, options for transport of rawmaterials and finished products andwastes (large quantities) by rail orrail-cum road transport or conveyor-cum-rail transport shall be examined.

Transport of raw materials and finishedproducts and wastes through seawaysand road ways only. Traffic ImpactAssessment are conducted in Chapter 4,Section 4.3.4, Table 4-6 and Table 4- 7.

iv. A note on treatment of waste waterfrom different plant operations, extentrecycled and reused for differentpurposes shall be included. Completescheme of effluent treatment,characteristics of untreated andtreated effluent to meet theprescribed standards of dischargeunder E(P) rules.

Wastewater treatment and disposaldetails are provided in the followingsections:

Chapter 2, section 2.13.3.6 & Table 2-28 & 2-29

Chapter 4, Section 4.3.6.4. Table 4-8 &table 4-9

v. Details of stack emission and actionplan for control of emissions to meetstandards.

Details of stack emission and controlmeasures (APC) are provided in theChapter 4, Section 4.3.3.3 & Table 4-1

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vi. Measures for fugitive emissioncontrol

Fugitive emission details provided in theChapter 10, Section 10.5.1,Table 10-4and Annexure 9 .

vii. Details of hazardous wastegeneration and their storage,utilization and management, Copiesof MOU regarding utilization of solidand hazardous waste in cement plantalso be included. EMP shall includethe concept of waste-minimization,recycle/ reuse/recover techniques,Energy conservation, and naturalresource conservation.

Details of hazardous waste generationand their storage and disposal methodsare provided in the Chapter 2 & Section2.9.

Recycle/ reuse technique is detailed inthe Chapter 2, Section 2.6. Solventrecovery table 2-12

Hazardous waste management is dealt inSection 10.6.3

viii. Proper utilization of fly ash shall beensured as per Fly Ash notification,2009. A detailed plan of action shallbe provided.

Fly Ash given to Hollow BlockManufacturers. Bottom Ash will be mixedwith residues and dispose to TSDF.

ix. Action plan for the green beltdevelopment plan in 33% area i.e.,land with not less than 1500 trees perHa. Giving details of Species, widthof plantation, planning schedule etc.shall be included. The green beltshall be around the project boundaryand a scheme for greening of theroads used for the project shall alsobe incorporated.

The Greenbelt details are provided in theChapter 6, Section 6.6

The total land area is 18051.03 Sq. mt(4.46 Acres or 1.805 Ha). The Greenbeltarea is 6062.74 Sq.mt (1.5 Acres, 33.59%).

Details of species for plantation are givenin Annexure 20

x. Action plan for rain water harvestingmeasures at plant site shall besubmitted to harvest rainwater fromthe roof tops and storm water drainsto recharge the ground water andalso to use for the various activities atthe project site to conserve freshwater and reuse the waterrequirement from other sources.

Rainwater Harvesting & GroundwaterRecharging and storm watermanagement are detailed in the Chapter10 & Section 10.6.2

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

Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollutioncontrol measures is detailed in theChapter 10, Section 10.11 & Table 10-9.

xii. Action plan for Post-project Action plan for Post-project

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environmental monitoring shall besubmitted

environmental monitoring is detailed inthe Chapter 6, Section 6.5 & Table 6-1.

xiii. Onsite and offsite Disaster (naturaland Man-made) preparedness andEmergency Management Planincluding Risk Assessment anddamage control. DisasterManagement Plan should be linkedwith District Disaster ManagementPlan.

Onsite and offsite Disaster ManagementPlan are enclosed as Annexure 15 (a) &15(b). Risk assessment Annexure 12

8 Occupational Health

i. Plan and fund allocation to ensurethe occupational health & safety of allcontract and casual workers

Fund allocation to ensure theoccupational health & safety of allcontract and casual workers is detailed inthe Chapter 10, Section 10.11 & Table10-9.

OHS plan is attached in Annexure 24

ii. Details of exposure specific healthstatus evaluation of worker. If theworker’s health is being evaluated bypre-designed format, chest x-rays,Audiometry, Spirometry, Visiontesting (Far and near vision, colourvision and any other ocular defect),ECG, during pre-placement andperiodical examinations give thedetails of the same. Details regardinglast month analyzed data of abovementioned parameters as per age,sex, duration of exposure anddepartment wise.

Periodic training on safety and healthaspects of chemical handling will bedone. Routine periodical medicalexaminations for all employees will beundertaken once in every year.Occupational Health Monitoring detailsprovided in the Chapter 10, Section10.9.

iii. Details of existing Occupational &Safety Hazards. What are theexposure levels of hazards andwhether they are PermissibleExposure level (PEL) if these are notwithin PEL, what measures thecompany has adopted to keep themwithin PEL. So that health of theworkers can be preserved.

Details of occupational & Safety Hazardsare provided in the Annexure 24.

iv. Annual report of health status ofworkers with special reference toOccupational Health and Safety

Annual check up will be carried out forworkers. MOU with Mahathma GandhiMedcial College & Research institute isattached in Annexure 23.

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9 Corporate Environment Policy

Does the company have a well laiddown Environmental Policy approvedby its Board of Directors? If so, it maybe detailed in the EIA report

COPL has Safety, Health andEnvironment Policy (SHE) which hasbeen approved by the board of directorsand once approved and same has beenplaced at appropriate places in thefactory premises.

Details provided in Chapter 10, Section10.9.4.

Does the Environment Policyprescribe for standard operatingprocess/procedures to bring into focusany infringement/ deviation/ violationof the environemnt or forest norms/conditions? If so, it may be detailed inthe EIA.

A dedicated Environmental ManagementCell (EMC) will be in force to bring intofocus of any infringement/ deviation/violation of the environemnt. Detailsprovided in Chapter 10 and Section10.3.

What is the hierarchical system orAdministrative order of the companyto deal with the environemntal issuesand for ensuring compliance with theenvironmental clearance conditions?Details of this system may be given.

Hierarchical system or Administrativeorder of the company to deal with theenvironmental issues and for ensuringcompliance is provided in Chapter 10,Section 10.3 & Figure 10-1.

Does the company have system ofreporting of non-compliances/violations of environemntal norms tothe Board of Directors of the companyand/or Stakeholders or stakeholdersat large? This reporting mechanismshall be detailed in the EIA report

Reporting mechanism detailed inChapter 10, Section 10.3, and Figure10-1 & Table 10-1.

10 Details regarding infrastructure facilitiessuch as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. tobe provided to the labour force duringconstruction as well as to the casualworkers including truck drivers duringoperation phase.

The site layout indicating all the facilitiesis enclosed as Annexure 14.

11 Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC)

i. Adequate funds (at least 2.5% of theproject cost) shall be earmarkedtowards the Enterprise SocialCommitment based on publicHearing issues and item-wise detailsalong with the bound action plan shallbe included. Socio-Economic

As per latest CER rules 2 % of projectcost will be spent as below :

Provided in chapter 10, Section 10.10

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development activities need to beelaborated upon.

.

12 Any litigation pending against the projectand/ or any direction/ order passed byany Court of Law against the project, ifso, details thereof shall also be included.Has the unit received any notice underthe section 5 of Environment (Protection)Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air andWater Acts? If so, details thereof andcompliance /ATR to the notice(s) andpresent status of the case.

Nil.

13 A tabular chart with index for point wisecompliance of above TOR

Point wise ToR compliance is provided inprovided in Chapter 7 & Section 7.7.

SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE1. Commitment that no banned pesticides

will be manufactured.No Banned pesticides will bemanufactured at the proposed facility.Declaration from the project proponenthas been attached as Annexure.21

2 Details on solvents to be used, measuresfor solvent recovery and for emissionscontrol.

Details on solvents to be used, measuresfor solvent recovery is provided in theChapter 2, Section 2.6 & Table 2-12.

Emissions control measure is provided inthe Chapter 10, Section 10.5.1 andTable 10-4 and 10-5.

3. Details of process emissions from theproposed unit and its arrangement tocontrol

Emissions control measure is provided inthe Chapter 10, Section 10.5.1 Table10-5.

4. Ambient air quality data should includeVOC, other process specific pollutantslike NH3, Chlorine, HCl, HBr, H2S, HF,etc., (as applicable)

Details provided in the Chapter 3,Section 3.7. and Table 3.7 & Table 3-8

5. Work zone monitoring arrangements forhazardous chemicals

Details provided in the Chapter 10,Section 10.8.5.

6. Detailed effluent treatment schemeincluding segregation of effluent streamsfor units adopting ‘Zero ‘Liquid discharge.

Detailed effluent treatment schemeincluding segregation of effluent streamsfor units adopting ‘Zero ‘Liquid dischargeis provided in the Chapter 4, Section4.3.6.4 and Table 4-8, Table 4-9.

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Annexure 7 & 17

7. Action Plan for odour control to besubmitted

Details provided in the Chapter 10,Section 10.5.1.1

8. A copy of the Memorandum ofUnderstanding signed with cementmanufacturers indicating clearly that theyco-process organic solid/hazardouswaste generated

Fly Ash given to Hollow BlockManufacturers (MOU under process).Bottom Ash will be mixed with residuesand dispose to TSDF.

TSDF Agreement is attached asAnnexure13.

Details of hazardous waste generationand their storage and disposal methodsare provided in the Chapter 2 in Section2.9. and Table 2-22

9 Authorization/Membership for thedisposal of liquid effluent in CETP andsolid/hazardous waste in TSDF, if any

Facility is ZLD.

TSDF Agreement is attached asAnnexure 13.

10 Material safety data sheet for all thechemicals being used/will be used

Products MSDS Annexure 18 and Rawmaterials MSDSAnnexure 19

11 Authorization/Membership for thedisposal of solid/hazardous waste inTSDF.

Agreement is already made with TSDF,Enclosed as Annexure 13.

Authorization will be obtained duringCTO.

12 Details of incinerator if to be installed. No incineration activity is proposed.

13 Risk assessment for storage andhandling of hazardouschemicals/solvents. Action plan forhandling & safety system to beincorporated

The detailed risk assessment report onstorage tanks and pipelines for theproposed project is enclosed asAnnexure 12.However, COPL hasproposed to go for Underground StorageTanks to achieve higher safety andlocated in a safe location within the PlantPremises.

14 Arrangements for ensuring health andsafety of workers engaged in handling oftoxic materials

Detail on health and safety of workers isprovided in the Chapter 10, Section10.8.

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7.8 Hazard Identification and Safety System

Hazardous chemicals used in the Project is listed in theError! Not a valid bookmark self-reference..

Table 7-1: List of Hazardous Chemical

Sl.No Hazardous Chemicals

Max.Storage Storage

OperatingPressure &

TempType of Hazard Safety Measures

(MT)1 Chloroacetyl Chloride 10 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive

•Stored in proper designated place. The storageplace will be well ventilated .• The floor will be tiled (acid/alkaline proof).• Non comaptible items should not be storedtogether.• Dyke wall to be provided around the tank.

2 Formic Acid 10 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive3 Hydrogen Peroxide 6 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive4 Potassium Hydroxide 40 Bags ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive

5 Sodium hydroxide(48%) 15 AG

Tank ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive

6 Sulfuric Acid 20 AGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive

7 Thionyl Chloride 15 AGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive

8 Conc. HCl 15 AGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive &

Toxic• Stored in proper designated place. The storageplace will be well ventilated .• Facility for Eye wash station and quick

drenching shall be provided proximal to workarea.• The floor will be tiled (acid/alkaline proof).• Non comaptible items should not be storedtogether.

9 Anhydrous AlCl3 20 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive &Reactive

10 Monochloroacetic acid 8 Bags ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive &Reactive

11 Pivaloyl Chloride 5 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive &Reactive

12 N-Butylisocyanate 5 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive &Reactive

13 Trichloromethylchlroformate 5 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive &

Reactive

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14 Ethyl Chloroformate 5 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive &Reactive

15 Chloral 15 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive &Reactive

16 Bromine 20 AGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Corrosive &

Toxic17 Dimethyl Sulphide 10 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

• Fire extinguisher and Hydrant point shall beprovided.• Fire fighting network shall be provided.• Solvent storage tank shall be earthed.• Dyke wall shall be made around the aboveground Solvent storage tank.

18 Liquor Ammonia (25%) 10 AGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

19 Ethylene Oxide 2 Bullet 4 bar ,30°- 45° Flammable

20 Toluene 20 UGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

21 Methanol 20 UGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

22 Cyclohexane 20 UGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

23 Xylene 20 UGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

24 Dioxane 5 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable25 Tetrahydrofuran (THF) 10 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

26 Ethyl Alcohol 20 AGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

27 N Hexane 18 UGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

28 Dimethylformamide(DMF) 10 AG

Tank ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

29 Ethyl acetate 10 AGTank ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable

30 t-Butylmethyl ether 5 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Flammable31 Methyl Chloroformate 10 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Toxic Facility for Eye wash station and quick

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32 Chlorine 5 Tonner ATP ,30°- 45° Toxic drenching shall beprovided proximal to working• Adequate PPE’s and safety gearsshall be provided to workers.

• Adequate ventilation system shall beinstalled in the working Area.

33 Dichloromethane (MDC) 15 AG Tank ATP ,30°- 45° Toxic34 1,2- Dichloroethene (EDC) 15 AG Tank ATP ,30°- 45° Toxic

35 Dimethylsulphoxide(DMSO) 10 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Toxic

36 Sodium Mercaptide 10 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Toxic &Poisonous

•Container shall be kept in a cool, well-ventilatedarea.• Storage of container shall not be above 24°C.• Process enclosures and local exhaustventilation shall be used to kept airbornelevels below recommended exposure limits.• Empty Container shall be crushed anddisposed under controlled administration afterdecontamination• Adequate antidote provision for sodiumcyanide leakage shall be made available on thefacility.

37 Sodium Cyanide 5 Drums ATP ,30°- 45° Toxic & Poisonous

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Specific Precautions and procedure for handling Hazardous chemicals:

Chlorine Handling:

Chlorine will be in MS tonner

Tonners will be stored in designated storage shed

Near storage shed a pit of size 2M X 4M X 2 M depth made of concrete and acidproof tile lining is kept with dilute caustic to handle heavily leaking tonner.

Leak arresting kit will be kept near the shed.

Operators shall use pressure suite with oxygen cylinder

Hopper with flexible hose connected with scrubber will be kept near the service point.

Bromine Handling:

Bromine will be stored in a horizontal MSGL tank

The tank will have nozzles on the top only.

The tank will be kept in a pedstal surrounded with dyke wall with enough water tohandle the leake

Hopper with flexible hose connected with scubber.

Spillage will be destroyed by sodium thiosulphate solution.

Any leake will be attended by persons with PVC full suite with oxygen cylinder

Both storage tank and the day tank will be connected with equalisation line and novent in the day tank.

Vent from the storgae is connected with scrubber.

All the transfer lines will be of PVDF lined MS pipes and the transfer will be by pump.

Other Chemicals in Storage tanks

Suitabe MOC will be selected.

Storage tanks will have dyke walls

Suitable netralisation solution will be kept near the tanks.

Water srinklers and fire fighting equipments will be provided.

Breather valves with N2blanketting will be provided

Leakings will be immeditaley attened with suitable action plan

Vents will be connected with the scrubber

Pressure suits with oxygen cylinder will be provided for the persons attending theleak

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Other Chemicals in Storage in drums and bags

Proper designated areas will be provided for the storage.

Containment provisions will be provided to collect the wash water.

Compatibility chart will be displayed

MSDS will be kept

Enough space will be provided to follow the rule first come first out.

Fire fighting equipments will be kept.

All the electriacls will be flame proof.

No hook will be uded to take out bags.

Spilled chemicals will be washed suitably.

Identification of hazards in the proposed project activity is of primary significance of

the analysis and quantification. Hazard states the characteristics of system/plant/process

that presents potential for an accident. All the components of a system/plant/process

need to be thoroughly examined to assess their potential for initiating or propagating

an unplanned event/sequence of events, which can be termed as an accident.

The procedure for QRA starts with identification of major risk areas at site. At COPL, major

risk areas are as follows:

Tank-Farm

Chlorine, Bromine & Thionyl Chloride, Carbon disulfide Storage Area

Process Plant involving hazardous chemicals.

The major Hazardous chemicals to be stored, transported, handled and utilized within

the plot area are suitably marked. Site Layout is attached as Annexure 14.

Identification of Failure Cases for Hazardous Areas

Raw materials are being transported through roads by trucks and tankers. Mode of storage

shall be,

Storage tanks

Drums

Tonners

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In this regard, the failure cases which may lead to release of hazardous chemicals areas under:

Rupture of Drum

Rupture of tank bottom valve

Small gasket leaks in a flange joints

Leakage of chlorine gas from Tonner

Other Common Hazards include

Solvent leakage from pipelines

Fire in Centrifuge due to Solvent vapors

Fire or Explosion

Toxic Release

Electric Fire or Shock

Leakage or rupture of Solvent / Fuel storage tanks

Compressed Gas Cylinder Leakage

Water Reactive Chemical Spillage

Leakage through Pipe Line, Barrel / Drum

Scenario Based Emergency Actions

1. Action plan in case of Solvent leakage from flange joints or from bottom valve etc.,

a. Shift In-charge / Department Head shall be informed immediately.

b. Asess the situation.

c. Only assigned trained personnel shall approach the area using suitable

personnel protective equipment.

d. Stop leakage by closing isolation valve.

e. Stop hot work in surrounding area.

f. Isolate the power supply of the respective area.

g. Other than the needy all shall evacuate the area.

h. Cover drains / isolate from other plants with the help of sand or soil.

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i. Affected persons shall move to fresh air and seek medical help further.

2. Action plan in case of Fire in Centrifuge due to Solvent vapors

a. Shout and break MCP

b. Trained personnel shall fight the fire with suitable PPEs.

c. Extinguish fire with DCP / CO2 / Foam extinguisher.

d. In case the fire not controlled with the use of portable fire extinguishers, start

fighting by using fire hydrant system with mobile foam unit.

e. Other than the needy all shall evacuate the area.

f. Close valves on solvent pipe lines.

g. Cool down MLR tank by water spray.

h. Isolate the power supply of the respective area.

i. Close / isolate the drains with sand or soil.

j. Affected persons should be given first aid and moved for medical attention.

3. Action plan in case of Fire or Explosion

a. Shout and break MCP.

b. Trained personnel shall fight the fire with suitable PPEs.

c. Extinguish with DCP / CO2 / Foam Extinguishers installed at site.

d. In case the fire not controlled with the use of portable fire extinguishers, start

fighting by using fire hydrant system and use mobile foam unit for solvent fire.

e. Isolate the power supply of the respective area.

f. Other than the needy all shall evacuate the area.

g. Cool down nearby receivers / service tank, reactors etc by water spray.

h. Isolate interconnection of tanks, reactors, service tank, charging valves,

receivers etc.

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i. Other pipelines are to be checked for isolation.

j. Close / isolate the drains with sand or soil.

k. Affected persons shall be given first aid and moved for medical attention.

4. Action plan in case of Toxic Release

a. Shift In-charge / Department Head shall be informed immediately.

b. Only trained personnel shall approach the area using suitable personnel

protective equipment like SCBA.

c. Check the wind direction; decide route of escape and evacuating persons

shall run perpendicular to the wind direction and not against / along the wind

direction.

d. Evacuating personnel should use wet handkerchief on their nose.

e. Inform the neighborhood if required and if they are likely to be affected.

f. Ensure that only essential personnel are in the affected areas.

g. Rescue the persons trapped / injured.

h. Person present in other buildings should close their windows and doors to

prevent any entry of leaked gases.

i. Trace the source of leakage or spillage and isolate the system from other

equipment.

j. Isolate the electrical supply to the affected area.

k. Trap the leakage into a suitable scrubber.

l. Affected persons shall be given first aid and moved for medical attention.

5. Action plan in case of Electric Fire or Shock

a. Isolate the power supply to the affected area immediately before approaching

the site.

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b. Do not use water for extinguishing the fire. Use CO2 type or DCP type or dry

sand to extinguishing the fire.

c. Remove any flammable or combustible material from the vicinity of the

incident.

d. Remove the affected person to an open area and check his breathing.

e. If he is unconscious and not breathing initiate artificial resuscitation

procedure.

f. Do first aid for any burn injury.

g. Physically isolate the burnt electrical components. Do not energize till the

entire circuitry is checked with megger or other devices with safety

mechanisms.

6. Action plan in case of leakage or rupture of Solvent / Fuel storage tanks

a. Area shall be evacuated immediately and cordoned off.

b. Affected persons shall be thoroughly washed using clean water and given

necessary medical aid.

c. Personnel entering the area should make use of suitable personnel protective

equipment.

d. Leaked tank must be depressurized immediately by transferring remaining

quantity into another tank or container.

e. Leakage source must be traced and plugged.

f. Isolate the nearby electrical points and prevent any fire being brought nearby.

As a precaution mobilize extra fire extinguishers to the spot to tackle fire if

caught. Spilled material spreading should be contained in a dyke and

transferred to container or it must be absorbed on sand or earth.

g. The contaminated sand or earth must be neutralized and then dumped at

safe place or burned in the fire pit. (flammable liquids should not be absorbed

by combustible solids like saw dust or combustible fibres)

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h. If a spilled material in to the trench of electrical cables, then it shall be drained

with natural gradient and wash with large quantity of water continuously after

de energising the cable.

i. If a spilled material gets into the storm water drain or sewer line, then it must

be flushed with a continuous flow of large stream of clean water till it is

neutralized fully.

7. Action plan in case of Compressed Gas Cylinder Leakage

a. Move the cylinders to well-ventilated area and barricade the area. Never try to

repair the leaks when the equipment under pressure.

b. Immediately contact supplier to get the necessary information and help.

c. If fire catches to cylinder, do not try to extinguish the cylinder fire. Only cool

(by pouring water) and protect the nearby equipment from the safe distance.

8. Action plan in case of Water Reactive Chemical Spillage

a. Do not put water on the spill.

b. If it is liquid, use neutralizing agent and inert material like dry sand to absorb

spillage.

c. If it is powder / crystalline, avoid generating dusty conditions, sweep up

material.

d. Placed to bag, label the bag and send to ETP for safe disposal.

e. Decontaminate spill site with suitable neutralizing material.

f. Wash the spill area.

9. Action plan in case of Leakage through Pipe Line, Barrel / Drum

a. If the leak in a pipe line, immediately stop the supply to corresponding pipe

line

b. If the leak in a barrel or drum, do not move or transport that barrel or drum.

c. Immediately transfer that content to another non-leak barrel or drum.

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d. Transferred barrel / drum should be compatible with the material.

e. After the material transferred, empty drums are to be neutralized, washed and

then send to ETP for safe disposal.

f. To remove the spilled material from that area, procedure to be followed based

on the nature of material / chemical.

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CHAPTER – 8PROJECT BENEFITS

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8 Project Benefits

Preamble

Indian Economy which is dependent on agricultural sector. Agrochemicals and Specialty

Chemicals play an important role in the growth of crops.

Analysis

India, though having large talented manpower, cost effective chemical synthesis, legal &

financial framework has to source the Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical products in the

global market to cater their agricultural needs.

The emphasis on food security for a country like India with severe pressure on census raise

farm productivity to increase if food consumption levels are to rise. Agrochemicals are

universally an integral part of such efficiency increase programmes and their importance.

India’s agrochemical industry – estimated at about US$4.3 bn in2013 and divided almost

equally between exports and domestic consumption – is disproportionately small compared

to the size of the country and its agricultural demand. Many multinationals are present in

India and identified our country has potential growth, despite the challenges posed by

competition from local companies. The overwhelming emphasis on insecticides has reduced

considerably (although it remains the single largest product category, which is not surprising

for a tropical country). Indeed, herbicides and fungicides are faster-growing categories

(albeit from a smaller base), and this is a reflection of the shortage of farm labour and of the

emergence of high value categories such as fruits & vegetables as significant markets.

There is now a greater geographical spread of the Indian agrochemical market, and the

share of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh as the largest market has eroded somewhat.

However, many parts of India, particularly the eastern and north eastern parts are still

underserved and their pesticide consumption levels per hectare of farmland are even below

the pitifully low national averages. This situation represents significant growth opportunities.

Agrochemicals are now used on a broader variety of crops, and cotton is no longer the

captive market though it was.

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Additional CapacitiesGiven the spread, size and growth of about 7%, India’s agrochemical markets can only be

served through new capacities. While MNCs have introduced several new molecules into the

Indian market with greater efficacy and better safety profiles.

Booming exportsOver the last few years, exports of agrochemicals from India have outpaced growth in local

demand. Like in pharmaceuticals, India is now counted amongst the leading suppliers of

quality technical agrochemicals at attractive pricing. Although China has a much larger

export profile (including to India), in select products Indian suppliers have well-entrenched

market positions that bode well for mid-term growth. Exports will also be aided by a string of

patent expiries of some high-volume products over the next four to five years.

New business modelsEven in the conventional agrochemicals, the lower dosage and the high activity of newer

molecules implies contract manufacturing opportunities may not be of the tonnage service

providers in India are currently used to. They will have to change their business models to

cope up with the new trends. By and large new companies with well planned strategies grow

faster both in turnover and usefulness to the demand.

Market SizeThe pesticide market in India is expected to grow at 12-13 per cent per annum, which the

domestic demand growth may be at the rate of 8-9 per cent and export demand at 15-16 per

cent. According to The India Pesticides Industry Analysis, the CAGR (compound annual

growth rate) is 14.7 per cent.

RoleThe Pesticides/Crop Protection/ Agrochemicals industry plays a crucial role in protecting

crops from damage by weeds, pests, insects and fungi, both before and after harvest. This

helps to increase crop yields, which is important, given the rate at which cultivable land is

shrinking.

Conclusion

Keeping in mind, the increase in pesticides consumption, the production of more and more

technical grade agrochemicals are needed. Crimsun Organics Private Limited is proposed to

establish technical grade pesticides manufacturingunit at C- 9, 10& 11, SIPCOT Industrial

Estate, Village Kadikaddu, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.

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Producing higher grade specialty chemicals and agrochemicals will definetly support growth

in efficiency in farming and reduce import in addition to meeting agricultural market needs.

There will be very good opportunity of employment generation for qualified staff &


project.

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CHAPTER – 9COST BENEFIT

ANALYSIS(Not recommended during scoping stage)

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CHAPTER – 10ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT PLAN

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10 Environmental Management Plan

10.1 Introduction

This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the M/s. Crimsun Organics Private Limited

(COPL), identifies the principles, procedures and methods that will be used to control and

minimize the environmental impacts of the proposed minor construction and operational

activities associated with the expansion project development. It is intended to ensure that

commitments made by the COPL to minimize project related environmental and social

impacts.

COPL commit to excel in environmental and social performance and ensures the following:

Fulfill all environmental conditions associated with project approvals.

Develop, promote and foster a shared sense of responsibility for environmental and

performance of the project.

Promote environmental awareness and understanding among employees and

contractors through training, identification of roles and responsibilities towards

environmental management

Linking project performance to overall environmental performance.

To monitor the environmental performance throughout the project and implement an

adaptive management approach for continuous improvement and to meet the

regulations.

10.2 Objectives of EMP

To suggest the formation of a core group (Environment Management Cell)

responsible for implementation of environmental control & protective measures as

well as monitoring of such implementation.

To ensure project components are compliant with all laws and approval conditions.

Continue baseline monitoring.

Facilitate a continual review of post construction and operation activities.

To suggest preventive and mitigation measures to minimize adverse impact and to

maximize beneficial impacts like.

Preparation of afforestation or Greenbelt Development scheme.

Preparation of rain water harvesting scheme and energy conservation actions

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To prepare a capital cost estimate and annual recurring cost for Environmental

Management Plan.

To prepare a detailed action plan for implementation of mitigation measures.

Measure the effectiveness and success of proposed mitigation measures.

10.3 EMP Roles and Responsibilities

Environmental Management Cell (EMC)

All the activities will be monitored to ensure the appropriate implementation of all

environmental mitigation activities and to identify areas where environmental

management plan compliance is not satisfied.

For effective implementation of the system, it is also necessary to have a permanent

organizational set-up. Company will set-up permanent Environmental Management

Cell (EMC) for the effective implementation and monitoring of environmental

management system.

The company will assign responsibility to the concerned for implementation of

environmental control measures.

The Environmental Management Cell (EMC) comprising Director Operations will be

set-up by the company as is shown in Figure 10-1.

Figure 10-1 Environmental Management Cell

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This section describes the organizational structure and responsibilities for

implementation of the EMP as shown in

Table 10-1.

Director Operations of the company will be responsible for total environmental

management.

Table 10-1 EMC Responsibility

S.No. Name & Designation Responsibilities

1 Directors Operations

Establish an environment management cell. Responsible for overall environmental management.

Regularly coordinate with EHS Head and take feedbackregarding all the activities performed under EM and givedirections to succeeding component.

Provide sufficient funds for environmental managementcell to reduce the environment impacts.

Keep the Management aware about all the activitiesperformed under EMC.

To ensure and study the feasibility of ETP workingconsidering the present and future requirements and tosuggest for improvements if any.

To ensure, implement and follow all the required safetyprocedures & facilities, avoid the unsafe act & conditions,organizing safety trainings, mock drills, availability ofonsite &off-site emergency plans. Plan & implementGood safety committee.

2 EHS Head

Treatment and disposal of trade effluents and sewageeffluent as per consent.

Carryout ambient air quality monitoring as per consent. Monitoring the stack / chimney. Hazardous waste management handling and disposal. Plant and maintain adequate numbers of trees and

gardens around the Industry Applying and getting the consent of operation of air &

water and authorization to store the hazardous waste Prepare Management Information System (MIS) reports

and budget for environment management program. To deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring

compliance with the conditions prescribed by TNPCB. Non-compliance / violation of environmental norms, if

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any are reported to EHS Head and immediate requiredaction is taken.

3. Manager –Enviromental

Perform site inspections which will involve preparation ofEnvironment, Health and Safety plans, completing siteinspection protocols and auditing and preparing siteinspection reports, and environmental reporting /permitting for the Clients;

Communicating with a range of clients environmental,Health and Safety topics for regulatory advisory includingbest industrial practices and be able to apply in projectswith changing regulatory regime;

Carrying out Due Diligence assessments / audits,reviewing data received and preparing audit reports asper international standards or guidelines such as ASTMStandards, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007, IFCSustainability Framework, Asian Development BankSafeguard Policy Statement, JICA Guidelines , etc.;

Prepare environmental reports such as site conceptualmodels and manage tasks delegated by ProjectManagers, which may include, oversight ofsubcontractors and tracking of key performanceindicators;

Collaborate and support remediation project managersand technical advisors on environmental siteinvestigation and remediation;

4. Manager – Health &Safety

Plans, implements, and coordinates program to reduceor eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, andfinancial losses: Identifies and appraises conditionswhich could produce accidents and financial losses andevaluates potential extent of injuries resulting fromaccidents.

Conducts or directs research studies to identify hazardsand evaluate loss producing potential of given system,operation or process.

Develops accident-prevention and loss-control systemsand programs for incorporation into operational policiesof organization.

Coordinates safety activities of unit managers to ensureimplementation of safety activities throughoutorganization.

Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data relatedto exposure factors concerning occupational illnessesand accidents and prepares reports for information ofpersonnel concerned

Maintains liaison with outside organizations, such as firedepartments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams toassure information exchange and mutual assistance.

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5. EnvironmentalEngineer

Erection and Commissioning of the Water and wastewater treatment plants.

Operating and maintaining the Effluent treatment plant,Sewage treatment plant and RO plants.

Evaluation of Legal Compliance pertaining toEnvironmental Act and Law.Preparation of Environmental risk assessment &Environmental management planSupporting role to implement integrated managementsystem (QEHS) effectively.

Co-ordination with TNPCB engineer while inspection andtesting process.Ensuring Air quality, Noise level sustainability in all theprocess area.

Proper management of Hazardous & other waste.Water and waste water management and ensuringrecycling and reuse wherever possible.

Supporting role to develop Greenbelt in and around thefactory premises.Fixing and troubleshooting environmental problems.

Implementation of 5 S in Treatment Plants.

6. Executives

Daily ETP department work plan execution. Preparation of SOP and ETP related documents. Sampling the effluent at different stages and analysing to

check the efficiency of the plant such as pH, COD, BOD,TDS and alkalinity.

Record the readings in the log sheet and preparation ofdaily report.

Coordinating with outside agency to carry out the AAQ,stack, Fugitive emission, noise level monitoring andwater quality parameters checking.

Preparation of monthly returns (Form No.1, Form No.3 &analysis report), Form No.13, Form No.4, Form No.5 andcompliance to TNPCB.

Ensuring Plant and Process Safety

In addition to the above, company will have Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) policy to

adhere with standard operating process in order to comply with the statutory and bring into

focus any infringement of any norms and directives with regards to the SHE and to take

further corrective actions.

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10.4 EMP for Construction Phase

Environmental impacts during the construction phase can be attributed to the site

preparation activity and the mobilization of workforce. The impacts of the construction phase

on the environment would be basically of transient nature and are expected to wear out

gradually on completion of the construction programme. However, once the construction of

the project is completed and its operations started, these operation stage impacts would

overlap the impacts due to the construction activities.

Inorder to mitigate such impacts and restrict them within tolerable levels, the following

measures shall be adopted:

1. Proper and prior planning of approach and access roads, and appropriate

sequencing and scheduling of all major construction activities.

2. Adoption of appropriate soil conservation programme and its timely implementation in

the proposed project site.

3. Initiation of an appropriate landscape programme including plantation of trees and

flowering plants in and around the project site particularly, at all available spaces

which would serve the dual purpose of controlling fugitive dust and abatement of

noise levels in addition to improving the aesthetics of the area.

4. Water sprinkling in the vulnerable areas to suppress the dust generated during

excavation, levelling and other operations.

5. Use of properly tuned construction machinery & vehicles in good working condition

with low noise & emission and engines turned off when not in use.

6. Control of quality of construction wastewater within the construction site through

suitable drainage system with traps for arresting the sediment load for its proposed

disposal into the main natural drainage system around the site.

7. Implementation of suitable disposal methods of sediment/ construction debris at

designated places to avoid water logging at construction site.

8. Provision of protective gears such as ear mufflers etc. for construction personnel

exposed to high noise levels and locating the temporary labour sheds for housing the

construction labourers away from the construction site.

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Table 10-2 Environmental Management Plan for the Proposed Project (Construction Phase)

ImpactingActivity

IdentifiedAspect

Mitigation measures to be provided for theproposed project Action plan Location Timing Responsibility

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Transport ofConstructionMaterials-ConstructionPhase

NoiseGeneration Periodic maintenance of vehicles is required At Security

GateMonthly duringconstruction Contractor/COPL

Dustgeneration

Covering construction material with tarpaulin sheetsto prevent the material from being air borne.

StorageArea

At all times duringconstruction Phase Contractor/COPL

The vehicle speed will be regulated. Plant Area At all times duringconstruction phase Contractor/COPL

The workers transporting materials will be providedwith PPE to reduce impact of air borne dust on theirhealth

Plant Area At all times duringconstruction phase Contractor/COPL

Vehicularemissions Periodic emission check for vehicles isrequired. At Security

GateAt all times duringconstruction phase

COPL EHSDepartment

ConstructionActivities

Noise generation

Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) such as earplugs, and helmets will be provided for constructionworkers.

Plant Area At all times duringconstruction phase Contractor

Theworkinghourswillbeimposedonconstructionworkers. Plant Area At all times during

construction phase Contractor

Dust generation

PPE in the form of nose masks shall be provided forconstruction workers. Plant Area During Excavation and

storing of raw materials Contractor

Use of water sprays to prevent the dust from beingair borne. PlantArea Once day at the time of

excavation and installation Contractor

Air EmissionsFrom constructionmachinery

Check and regular maintenance of constructionmachinery for emissions Plant Area

Check– Every week onceandmaintenance asand when required

Contractor

Clean fuel will be used in D.Gset D.GSet AtallTimes Contractor

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Spill ofConstructionMaterial andPaints

Spill management plan Plant Area Atalltimes COPL-EHSDepartment

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10.5 EMP during Operational Phase

The Monitoring during the operation phase shall reflect those environmental and socio-

economic issues that may persist upon completion of construction activities. Monitoring shall

focus on evaluating the effectiveness of project mitigation measures and continue baseline

monitoring and sampling. Environmental Management Plan has been elaborated in Table10-3.The mitigation measures to prevent adverse impact during the operation phase of the

project shall focus on the following:

1. Air quality

2. Noise environment

3. Water quality and water resources

4. Solid and hazardous waste

5. Land environment

6. Ecology

7. Socio Economic

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Table 10-3 Environmental Management Plan for the Proposed Project (Operation Phase)

ImpactingActivity

IdentifiedAspect

Mitigation measures to be provided for the proposed projectAction Plan Location Timing Responsibili

tyOPERATION PHASE

AirEnvironment

EmissionsfromDGsets,Boiler,processsections,distillationreactors,

Vent of the Process Equipments are to be properly connected toScrubber forScrubbing the air i.e. releasing to atmosphere for prevention ofthe environmental pollution.

ProcessStacksvents

At all times duringoperation

COPL-EHSandmaintenancedepartment

Stack of Adequate heightProcessStacksvents

At the time ofconstruction

COPL- EHSandmaintenancedepartment

Fugitiveemissions

High efficiency bag filters will be Installed at the powderymaterial handling area

Storagearea Atalltimes COPL-EHS

departmentThe sprinkling of water along the internal roads in the plantinorder to control the dustarising due to the movement ofvehicular traffic

Plant area At all times COPL-EHSdepartment

Maintenance of the adequately designed green belt of thefacility.

Inside theplant At all times COPL-EHS

department

NoiseEnvironment

Generationof noisefromD.GSetareas,boilersectionareas,LoadingUnloadingareas,Machinerie

Acoustic Enclosures for D.G Sets. D.G Set At all times

COPL-ProductionAnd EHSDepartment

Speed Limit for vehicles within the Premises. Plant area At all timesCOPL-

SecurityTeam

Periodic maintenance of vehicles. AtSecurityGate Atalltimes

COPL-SecurityTeam

Greenbelt development around the plant boundary. Plant area To be developed instages on inside

COPL-EHSDepartment

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s andVehicleMovement

and periphery ofthe plant

Providing Mufflers/Silencer Pads, Enclosures/rooms etc., totalnoise generating machineries

High noisegeneratingmachineries

Ata ll times

COPL-Productionand EHSDepartment

WaterEnvironment

Generation,TreatmentandDisposal ofeffluent

Effective operation of ETP, Utilization of treated sewage forgreen belt development and Discharge of treated effluent toseaasper CPCB norms.

ETP At all times COPL-EHSDepartment

Stormwatermanagement

Rain Water Harvesting has already doneRainwaterharvestingstructure

During Constructionof plant andOperation of plant

COPL-ProjectPlanning andEHSDepartment

LandEnvironment

Generation,TreatmentandDisposal ofMunicipalSolidwaste

The generated Municipal Solidwaste will be segregated intoBiodegradable, Recyclables and inert. The composted bio-degradable waste is used as manure for green beltdevelopment.There cyclable wastes are sold to recyclers.

Plantarea During operationOf plant

COPL-EHSDepartment

Generation,TreatmentandDisposalofhazardouswaste

Regular disposal of hazardous wastes as per Hazardous wasteauthorizationIssued byTNPCB.

Storagearea

During OperationPhase

COPL-EHSDepartment

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10.5.1 Air Quality (Emission)

The major source of emission is from Boiler, Reactors& DG.

Utilities Stack will be provided with adequate height. Greenbelt of 6062.74 Sq.mt (1.5 Acres,

33.59 %) development and maintenance will attenuate the air pollutants. Regular monitoring

of Boiler, DG-Stack, Reactors and Ambient air quality will be carried out. APC measures for

stacks are provided in Table 10-4

Table 10-4 Air Pollution Control Measures

S.No Source Emission Pollutants

Control &Disposal

Mode

1. Boiler, 3 TPH(Furnace oil fired) Flue gases SO2, NOx Stack25m

AGL

2. Boiler, 1 X 10 TPH(Coal fired boiler) Flue gases PM, SO2,

NOx

Cycloneseparator

32m AGL (perunit)

3. D.G. Set,2x500 kVA Flue gases PM, SO2,

NOxStack

9m AGL

4. Process emission Fugitiveemission

SO2, HClfumes, VOCand others

One Scrubber(3 Stage)*

Note: *A 3 Stage Scrubber is designed for maximum load of 600 Kg/hr. However, theexpected load in the scrubber will be less than 200 Kg/hr.

Table 10-5 List of Process Emissions

Sl. No. Product NameQuantity

(TPM)

HCl HBr SO2 CO2 Total

(Kgs) (Kgs) (Kgs) (Kgs) (Kgs)SpecialityChemical

1 Para chloro benzylcyanide

20 4780 - - - 4780

2 Pyrazole 20 - - - - -3 Metaphenoxy

Benzaldehyde(MPB)

30 7410 - - - 7410

Fungicides - - - - -4 Thiophanate

Methyl50 - - - - -

5 Hexaconazole 30 - - - - -6 Propiconazole 30 - 12450 - - 124507 Difenoconazole 15 - 4360 - - 4360

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8 Tricyclazole 50 1050 10509 Carbendazim 50 - - - - -

10 Cyproconazole 30 - - - - -11 Trifloxystrobin 20 - - - - -12 Cymoxanil 20 - - - - -13 Pyraclostrobin 20 - - - - -14 Metalaxil 20 - - - 1160 110015 Tebuconazole 20 - - - - -16 Boscalid 20 2583 - 4528 1420 853117 Picoxystrobin 20 2860 - 4700 - 756018 Thifluzamide 20 1748 - 3060 - 4808

Herbicides - - - - -19 Pretilachlor 50 6450 - - - 645020 Glyphosate 50 - - - - -21 Clodinafop-

propargyl20 - - - 8260 8260

22 Bispyribac-Sodium

20 - - - - -

23 Quizalofop 20 - - - - -24 Propaquizafop 20 - - - - -25 Mesotrione 20 3036 5324 836026 Fluroxypyr 20 - - - - -27 Imazamox 30 - - - - -28 Pinoxaden 30 - - - - -29 Ametryn 30 - - - - -30 Tembotrione 20 - - - - -31 Topramezone 20 3240 5680 892032 Halosulfuron 20 - - - - -33 Penoxsulam 20 - - - - -34 Flucetosulfuron 20 - - - - -35 Pendimethalin 30 - - - - -36 Chlorimuron-ethyl 20 - - - - -37 Nicosulfuron 20 - - 2920 292038 Metsulfuron 20 - - - - -

Insecticides - - - - -39 Dichlorvos(DDVP) 50 - - - - -40 Acephate 30 - - - - -41 Diafenthiuron 30 - - - - -42 Imidacloprid 30 - - - - -43 Buprofezin 30 7170 - - - 717044 Thiamethoxam 30 - - - - -45 Cypermethrin 30 - - - - -46 Alpha

Cypermethrin20 - - - - -

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47 Fipronil 20 - - - - -48 Acetamiprid 30 - - - - -49 Propargite 30 11580 - - - 1158050 Indoxacarb 20 - - - - -51 Dinotefuran 20 - - - - -52 Flonicamid 20 - - - - -53 Etoxazole 20 4441 7790 1223154 Metaflumizone 20 - - - - -55 Spiromesifen 20 - - - - -56 Spirotetramat 20 1960 - 3428 2550 793857 Chlorantraniliprole 20 - - - - -58 Sulfoxaflor 20 - - - - -

Total 1475 57258 16810 34510 17360

Note:

Initially the plant will be operated with 25 % capacity. The gases generated from the process will be scrubbed in a Three stage Caustic

Scrubber. The harzardous solid waste will be stored as per standard norms and will be sent to

TSDF.

Fugitive emission

COPL will adopt the following action plan to control fugitive emission from the reactors and

odour.

The outlet of reactor will be connected to primary condenser.

Then outlet of primary condenser will pass through the secondary condenser, emissionpass through condenser will get condensed.

The condensed emission will be recycled to process.

From vapor condenser cloud it will be again recycled to reactor.

In case of leakage of emission due to damage, will detect manually and repair it.

The process emission from the reactors will be scrubbed to wet scrubbers and ventthrough the stacks of adequate heights.

Thus, the fugitive emission is controlled.

Mitigation Measures

All air pollution control measures will be provided by the industry.

Ambient air quality monitoring will be carried out regularly at selected locations in

order to check and compare the predicted concentrations with the measured

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concentrations. NAAQS Exceedance if any may be checked thoroughly and

adequacy/Performance of Air Pollution Control measures shall be reviewed.



Trucks with cargo susceptible for fugitive suspension will be covered with tarpaulin.

All the vehicles will be periodically checked to ensure compliance to the emission

standards.

In addition, EMC will ensure that unit will be with essential pollution control measures

as to be stated by TNPCB in their CTO.

10.5.1.1 Odour control

Odour control Measures

Odour can be defined as the “perception of smell” or scientific terms as “a sensation

resulting from the reception of stimulus by the olfactory sensory system”. Whether pleasant

or unpleasant, odours are induced by inhaling air-borne volatile organics or inorganic.

The chemicals used or manufactured at plant of COPL shall not release any disagreeable

odour.

However, if any spillage or leakage of chemicals takes place then, spill and leakage

control kit to absorb spilled liquid immediately and disposal of used spill kit in

hazardous waste.

The main sources of odour would be the vents of reactors which are passed

through a well-condensate system & then through designed water/caustic scrubber

before releasing to air. The scrubbed water containing the contaminants is treated in the

ETP. The following are the main odour emitting sources:

Vapour Releases from reactors.

Fugitive odours escaping from unloading / loading of raw material and finished good.

Odour from any accidental leakage and spillage

Odour from process vents

Detail odour management plan is formulated which include odour control during the

normal operation, facility of odour control, precautions during the loading and transfer of

chemicals.

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Table 10-6 Odour Management Plan

S.No Source of Odour Odour Management Plan

1 Vapor evolves from Reactor

1. Nitrogen blanketing of all process

reactor which can evolve vapour.

2. Powder charging with air lock system.

3. Reactor vent connected to suitable

scrubbing system.

4. Effective cooling and chilling in the heat

exchanger provided in the reactor vent

system to prevent solvent escape.

5. Local exhaust duct system near dust

generation area to prevent dusting in

work atmosphere.

2

Fugitive odours during

loading/unloading of finished

goods and raw material.

1. All solvent tanker’s unloading will be

done by vapor balancing line to avoid

vapor escape in atmosphere.

2. Installation of VOC sensor in solvent

unloading area to monitor the order due

to any small leakage and thus prevent

major leakage.

3. Finished goods shall be stored with

proper packing on pallets.

4. All chemical tankers’ unloading shall be

done in strict compliance of zero

leakage during unloading. It shall be

ensured through SOP and training.

5. Raw material unloading shall be

done by forklift to avoid manual

handling. RM bags shall be placed on

pallets. No hook usage while handling.

3.Odour from any accidental

leakage and spillage

1. Provision of appropriate spill and

leakage control kit to absorb spilled

liquid immediately and disposal of

used spill kit in hazardous waste.

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2. Spill and leak control plan shall be

defined and implemented to prevent

spillage and leakage.

3. Secondary containment shall be

provided wherever possible to contain

spillage so that immediate disposal

can be done to prevent odour

generation for long time.

4. Odour from process vents

1. All process stack shall have suitable

air pollution control equipment like

scrubber, condenser etc to prevent

emission of pollutants.

2. Performance of APC shall be

recorded in log sheet and controlled

by effective implementation of SOP.

3. Trained and qualified employee shall

operate such facilities.

4. Online monitoring system shall be

installed to monitor emission of air

pollutant.

Coal Handling Management

The trucks used for transportation shall be covered to prevent the dusting and

spillage of goods from the truck.

Coal will be stored in closed area to minimize the impacts.

Water spraying system will be provided for coal wetting before unloading from truck.

Adequate moisture content shall be maintained by sprinkling water to control

the fugitive dusts from coal.

RCC Road network shall be done in the whole area for truck movement to prevent

dust emission.

A fire hydrant system is also provided for immediate response to the unlikely

spontaneous combustion in the stored fuel.

Regular Air monitoring and inspection of the environmental management

practices shall be carried out and the necessary documents & records shall be

maintained.

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10.6 Noise Environment

The major source of noise pollution in the industry is, DG sets, Reactors, Air compressors,

Feed water pumps. DG sets will be provided with integral acoustic enclosures. Also, the

ambient noise levels will be ensured within the ambient standards by inbuilt design of

mechanical equipment and buildings apart from vegetation along the periphery and at

various locations within the industry premises. The plant will be specifically designed with

due consideration on minimizing noise pollution. Higher noise levels will be felt only near the

active working areas and therefore the workers will be provided with personal protective

equipment as a safety measure.

Following measures are proposed to mitigate negative impact of operation phase of the

project on the surrounding noise environment.

Acoustic measure for all the rotary equipment.

All the equipment will be housed in civil sheds.

Greenbelt development and maintenance will attenuate the noise level.

The designed equipment with noise levels not exceeding beyond the requirements of

Occupational Health and Safety Administration Standard will be employed.

All the noise generating equipment will be designed / operated to ensure that noise

level does not exceed 75-70 dB (A) at plant boundary as per the requirement of

Central / State Pollution Control Board.

Noise generating sources will be maintained properly to minimize noise generated by

them. Wherever feasible, acoustic enclosures will be provided for , DG

Compliance with noise control norms will be given due importance at the time of

purchase of various equipment and it will be mentioned while placing the purchase

orders and guarantee for noise standards will be sought from suppliers.

Moreover, all the personnel working in other high noise generating areas too will be

provided with sufficient ear protecting devices.

Greenbelt will act as a noise barrier.

Training will be imparted to personnel to generate awareness about effects of noise

and importance of using PPEs.

10.6.1 Water and Wastewater Management

During operation phase, water requirement of proposed units will be mainly for process,

condenser cooling water, DM water for steam generation, service water, domestic use, fire

water, greenbelt etc.

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The total water requirement for Operation Phase will be 344.5 KLD, of which 151.01 KLD will

be fresh water and 193.49 KLD will be treated/recycled water. The water requirement will be

met from SIPCOT. Water supply agreement is enclosed as Annexure 6. Details are given in

Chapter 2, Section 2.8.2.

Wastewater generated from the project will be treated in ETP and Zero Liquid Discharge will

be maintained, hence the impact due to the proposed project will be very minimal.

Sewage water generated will be treated in STP. Details in Annexure 7.

Wastewater Management details are provided in Chapter 4, Section 4.3.6.4.

10.6.2 Rainwater Harvesting & Storm water managementRainwater Harvesting in the building site includes storage or recharging into ground of

rainwater falling on the terrace or on any paved or unpaved surface within the site.

Rain water harvesting technique has been adopted as per NBC Part-9, 5.5.12.1

To supplement the ever growing shortage of protected, pure and safe water supply for

human consumption rain water is an ideal source which can be conserved and used in a

useful manner by the people. The rational method is to be preferred to calculate the Storm

water run-off.

Rational formula for calculating runoff = Q = (C I A) / 360

Q = Runoff in m3/sec

I = Intensity of rainfall in mm/ hr. A = Drainage area in hectares.

C = Co-efficient of run off as below

Run-off co-efficient for various types of surfaces

Open grounds, unpaved street - 0.30

Parks, lawns, gardens -0.20 to 0.50

Macadam roads, pavements - 0.70

Asphalt pavements -0.85 to 0.70

Water tight roof surface -0.95

Design ParametersIntensity of Rain fall Considered = 75 mm/hr

Impermeability factors considered

Roof Top & Terrace - 0.90

Green belt area - 0.30

Vacant Land - 0.30

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Area Details ( C9 & C10)Total Roof Area - 5146.04 Sq.m (0.514604 Hectare)

Green belt Area - 3312.06 Sq.m (0.331206 Hectare)

Vacant Land - 4615.3 Sq.m (0.46153 Hectare)

Average annual rainfall is 1281.2 mm based on Cuddalore District 1970-2000 IMD data

Estimated Storm Water Runoff (C9 & C10):

S.No. Description Area(Hectare)

Run offCoefficient

Intensity ofRainfall(mm/hr)

TotalDischarge

( m3/sec)

1 Roof Top &Terrace

0.514604 0.90 75 0.096488

2 Green belt 0.331206 0.30 75 0.020700

3 Vacant Land 0.46153 0.30 75 0.028845

Total Discharge 0.146033

Total runoff Load = 0.146033 m3/sec

=8.76198 m3/min

Taking 15 minutes retention time, Total volume of storm water =8.76198 x 15

=131.4297 m3

Volume of infiltration well = 6.0 x 2.0 x 1.0 = 12 m3

Hence Number of percolation pits required for C9 and C10 =131.4297/12 = 10.95 say 11pits.

Area Details (C 11)Total Roof Area - 1396.06 Sq.m (0.139606 Hectare)

Green belt Area - 2750.68 Sq.m (0.275068 Hectare)

Vacant Land - 830.89 Sq.m (0.083089 Hectare)

Estimated Storm Water Runoff (C 11):

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S.No. Description Area(Hectare)

Run offCoefficient

Intensity ofRainfall(mm/hr)

TotalDischarge

( m3/sec)

1 Roof Top &Terrace

0.139606 0.90 75 0.02617

2 Green belt 0. 275068 0.30 75 0.01719

3 Vacant Land 0.083089 0.30 75 0.00519

Total Discharge 0.04855

Total runoff Load = 0.04855 m3/sec

= 2.913 m3/min

Taking 15 minutes retention time, Total volume of storm water = 2.913 x 15

= 43.695 m3

Volume of infiltration well = 6.0 x 2.0 x 1.0 = 12 m3

Hence Number of percolation pits required for C11 = 43.695/12 = 3.64 say 4 pits

10.6.3 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

Solid waste management the source of Municipal solid waste in the industry will be from

the domestic use. Solid wastes generated will be stored and disposed to Organic Waste

Convertor.

Nature ofSolid Waste

Quantity(TPA)

Method of HandlingCollection &

Storage Treatment Disposals

Paper / CardBoard 4 Separate

storage area Nil

Will be Burnt in Coalfired boiler/ Will be soldas scrap to vendorsunder agreement

Dry leaves/Grass 1 Separate

storage area Nil

Will be burnt in coalfired boiler Will be soldas scrap to vendorsunder agreement

Metal scrap 10 Separatestorage area Nil

Will be sold as scrap tovendors underagreement

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Woodenscrap 5 Separate

storage area Nil

Will be burnt in coalfired boiler/ Will be soldas scrap to vendorsunder agreement

Ash (TPD) 2.50 Separatestorage area Nil

Fly Ash to CementIndustries. Bottom Ashwill be mixed withresidues and disposeto TSDF.

Hazardous Waste Management

The various hazardous waste generated from the process are spent solvent, distillation

residues, chemical sludge from the effluent treatment plant and discarded bags from the raw

materials section. The hazardous wastes will be stored separately in hazardous waste

storage area and disposed to TNPCB authorized TSDF/Vendors within the stipulated period

of time. Hazardous waste materials will be properly disposed as per the Hazardous and

Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules2016.

Solid and hazardous wastes which will be generated in the facility and their disposal

methods are detailed in the Chapter 2 & Section 2.9.


Following measures are proposed to mitigate negative impact during operational phase of

the project on the land environment.

Air emissions will be effectively controlled/ dispersed by use of scrubbers/stacks and

therefore deposition of air pollutants in and around the premises and surrounding area

is not envisaged.

Disposal of solid waste will be carried out through authorized vendor.

Plant will be maintained ZLD. No effluent will be discharged directly on land without

treatment. So, impact on the land environment is not envisaged.

Hazardous materials will be prohibited to be drained or dumped in the premises.

Accidental spills shall be cleaned, reported and monitored.

Thus, no impact on land is envisaged due to discharge of gaseous emission, solid

waste or liquid effluent from the proposed project.

10.6.4 Ecology

The proposed project is equipped with the treatment system, and the treated effluent will be

recycled for cooling tower. Solid wastes generated during the operation phase are disposed

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off through authorized vendor and hence no impact is anticipated due to solid waste in and

around the site. The air pollution control devices including greenbelt will control the release

of air pollutants. It is expected that the ecology of the region is preserved by these mitigation

measures.

10.6.5 Socio – Economic Environment

Proposed project creates employment for a population of 75 Nos during construction phase

and an additional population of 250 Nos (permanent and contractual) for operation phase.

Due to the proposed project various modes of indirect employment i.e. transportation,

increased business opportunities to shopkeepers, small scale business entrepreneurs etc.

will lead to development of the area.

10.7 Greenbelt Development Plan

As per the rules and regulations laid by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Central Pollution

Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), it is legally mandatory to

earmark 33% of the project area for greenbelt development to promote integration of

environmental issues with industrial development projects.

The total land area is 18051.03 Sq. mt (4.46 Acres or 1.805 Ha). The Greenbelt area is

6062.74 Sq.m (1.5 Acres, 33.59 %).

Proposed Greenbelt area (33.59 %) = 6062.74 Sq.mt = 0.606274 x1500 = 909.41 say 910

nos of trees (CPCB guidelines).

Around 910 numbers of trees will be planted as per CPCB guidelines for developing

greenbelt (PROBES/75/1999-2000, published in Mar 2000).

The purpose of developing the greenbelt in and around the industrial site is for:

1. Preventing land degradation and erosion of topsoil due to activities during

construction phase.

2. Containment and Abatement of pollution in the industrial environment, capturing of

fugitive emissions if any and thereby improving the quality of the surrounding

environment.

3. Substantially reducing the adverse environmental impacts due to the proposed

industrial activity.

4. Serving as a barrier for attenuating the intensity of noise generated.

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5. Enhancing the biodiversity index of the region.

6. Adding aesthetic value to the project area.

7. Maintaining the ecological equilibrium of the area.

The following general guidelines and measures will be adopted:

The plantation of trees will be initiated with start of the construction stage so that

substantial growth may be achieved when the project is completed. The greenbelt

development programme will be drawn to conform to natural climatic conditions and

adaptability of the species.

1. Species involved in afforestation should be indigenous, fast growing and eco-friendly.

2. Proper drainage system and proper plantation techniques will be adopted.

3. Plantation will be properly maintained and protected by fencing from grazing and

felling. The plantations would consist of a mixture of carefully chosen locally available

species of trees, shrubs and herbs, preferably evergreen and resistant to pollution.

A capital cost of INR 5 Lakhs shall be earmarked for this purpose and INR of 0.5 Lakhs shall

be allocated for recurring expenses towards green belt development and maintenance. The

layout plan marking greenbelt around the plant periphery is enclosed as Annexure 14.

10.8 Safety Systems

10.8.1 Fire Hydrant System

A pressurized (7 kg/cm2); automatically operated Fire Hydrant System is available in the

plant with rings and wet risers around all blocks to achieve maximum coverage. Water

reservoir of 385 m3 (Hydrant Tank) capacity will be provided for approximately 2 hr fire

fighting. Following are the details of the system.

Jockey pump of 10.8 m3/hrs @ 70m head capacity with pressure switches

Main electrical pump of 273 m3/hrs @ 70m head capacity pressure switches and

delivers water at 7 kg/cm2.

Yard Hydrant points –13 Nos.

Hose Boxes – 13 Nos. (Each Hose Box contains 2 Nos. of hoses and 1 No. of

Nozzle)

Hose Reel Drums – 5 Nos.

Two-way fire brigade inlet – 2 Nos.

Four-way fire brigade inlet – 1 No.

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10.8.2 Fire Extinguisher

Suitability of fire extinguishers:

Depending on the combustible material, fires have been classified into four types. Suitability

of extinguishing media for different fires is provided in the followingTable 10-7.

Table 10-7 Suitability of Extinguishing Media for Different Fires

S. No Class of fire Suitable Fire Extinguisher

1.Class A:Organic Material i.e. wood, papers, rubber& plastics.

DCP, Mechanical Foam

2.

Class B:Flammable Liquid and Flammable Gasesi.e., Petroleum Products, Paints, Chemicalsetc.

Mechanical Foam, CO2 and DCP

3.Class C:Electrical DCP and CO2

4.Class D:Flammable Metals i.e. Lithium, Sodium,and Potassium etc.

Special DCP, Sand

The company will have trained personnel for firefighting and intends to improve the

firefighting skills of employee by conducting frequent training on Fire fighting.

The unit will have 84Nos. of different types (CO2, ABC, Water Jet, Mechanical Foam, DCP

and sand buckets) of portable fire extinguishers placed in all prominent places of the factory.

shows area wise fire extinguisher available.

Table 10-8 Areawise Fire Extinguishers plan

S.NO.

LOCATION TYPE CAPACITY QUANTITY

(Kgs/ Lts) (Nos)

1 Security DCP 5 kg 1

2 HR & Admin CO2 4.5 Kg 1

CO2 2 kg 1

3 Wet Lab DCP 1 Kg 1

4 Power House CO2 6.5 Kg 1

5 Transformer CO2 4.5 Kg 1

6 Generator &Transformer Room

DCP 6 Kg 1

7 R&D DCP 6 Kg 2

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8 Production Block DCP 6 Kg 5

DCP 25 Kg 1

DCP 5 kg 1

9 Stores Department DCP 5 kg 1

10 Storage Tanks DCP 9 kg 1

11 Furnace Oil Tank DCP 6 kg 1

AFFF 50 Lit 1

12 Boiler DCP 5 kg 1

DCP 25 Kg 1

10.8.3 Emergency Equipments and PPEs

The unit will have total 2 numbers of Emergency cupboards, at Security office room andProduction Block.

Each Emergency Cupboard will have the following items;

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Air suits / Air Line Respirators

Nose Mask

PVC / Acid Suit

Helmet- Provided to individuals

Ear Plug

Safety Glass & Face Shield to individuals

Gum boot- to individuals

Safety Belt- in safety dept.

Manila Rope / Life Safety Rope

Fire Axe

Fire Proximity Suit

Fire Gel Blankets / Water Gel Blanket

Resuscitator

Spill Kit

Safety Ladder

Emergency Flameproof Torches

Hand gloves

Operation of SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)

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Procedure for wearing Equipment

Extend shoulder straps and waist belt. Put on the equipment.

Fasten the buckle and then pull the ends of waist belt away

from buckle until secure and comfortable on the hip. Tuck

ends in belt loops.

Pull down the shoulder straps until the equipment is secure

and comfortable. Tuck strap ends under waist belt.

Extend face piece head harness straps, leaving centre straps

in position. Put neck strap over neck

Before opening the cylinder, valve press reset button.

Open the cylinder valve fully to pressurize the system and

check the pressure gauge & Carry out pressure leak test

Procedure for wearing Face piece

Fit harness overhead. Pull it back until the head strap fits

smoothly

Adjust mask until it fits properly

Tighten the neck straps and temple straps evenly and tighten

the front strap as necessary.

Breathe normally through vent system. During venting observe

the gauge-waist alarm. The alarm should blow at cylinder

pressure of 55 bar ± 5 bar.

SCBA - Face piece Remove the equipment in a safe and hazard free area.

Unbuckle the waist belt, lift shoulder strap buckles to loosen

and remove the equipment.

Close the cylinder valve and keep in the box, Cylinder valve

should be in upward direction

After using the equipment, inform to safety department for

inspection/checking.

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ResuscitatorA resuscitator is a device which forces oxygen into lungs of

unconscious person in order to keep him/her oxygenated and alive

Operating procedure

Clear throat

Tilt head back

Squeeze ball

Watch the chest which should rise and fall rhythmically

If the chest does not rise and fall, there may be a blockage in

the victim’s throat. The tongue has occluded the air way.

There may be excessive leakage around the mask. Hold the

mask tighter on the face and squeeze little faster.

Clear any mucus from the throat every 3-4 minutes.

Continue resuscitation until the victim breathes on his/her

own.

Fire AxeA fire axe is a type of axe which has been designed specifically for

the use of fire-fighters, and it includes several features which makes it

ideally suitable to mitigate emergency services.

HelmetA helmet with face shield is a form of protective gear worn on head to

protect head and face from hazards such as flying objects and

chemical splashes or potentially infectious fluid.

Fire SuitFire suit is a protective clothing designed to protect a firefighter from

high temperatures, especially near fires of extreme temperature

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Manila ropeManila rope is very durable, salt water and damage resistant, flexible

fiber which shall be used to access at height/Confined space during

emergency

Smoke escape maskSmoke masks assist people in safe egress from fire emergencies. It

will provide respiratory protection from particulate matter, carbon

monoxide, and other toxic gases commonly produced by structural

fires.

Canvas StretcherA stretcher is a medical device used to carry injured or an

incapacitated person from one place to another during emergency.

Compressed Air PackAn emergency air supply which will provide a sufficient quantity of air

to allow a worker to exit oxygen depleted or contaminated area.

Powered Air purifying respiratorPowered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) is a device equipped with a

face piece, hood or helmet, breathing tube, canister, cartridge, filter,

canister with filter or cartridge with filter and a powered blower.

PAPR utilizes a powered mechanism to move ambient air through an

air-purifying element(s) to remove contaminants from the ambient air.

Safety torchCompact and simple to use, this torch is designed for use in

emergency situations or wherever the need arises for a handheld

safety torch.

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Spill Emergency Mitigation Procedure Spill Kit is kept in all Emergency cupboards.

Once the spill is observed, Spill Kit shall be collected from the nearest

area/emergency cupboard installed and neutralizing agent (if required) based on the

nature of the spill. In case if the spill is not controlled, immediately declare the

emergency as per emergency response procedure.

While handling the spill, use most appropriate PPE's like SCBA, chemical suit, acid/

alkali proof hand gloves, face shield, safety goggles, gum boots or even respiratory

masks with suitable cartridges.

Once the spill is controlled using Sorbent pad/Boom collect in a double polythene bag

and secure with the plastic ties. Dispose it as per applicable disposal procedure.

Report the incident of spill to EHS department through online incident reporting

System.

Once in a month, the items of the Spill Kit shall be inspected and recorded by EHS

representatives of the individual area.

10.8.4 Eye Wash Fountain and Safety Shower

The unit will havetotal 15 Nos. of Eye wash fountain / Safety showers, at Production

BlockR&D Lab and Warehouse etc.

10.8.5 Work Zone Monitoring Arragements for Hazardous Chemicals

The HSE department of COPL will carry out work zone monitoring studies for all types of

gasesous hazardous pollutants and dust.

The reports of the study and their records will be kept in standard form as per factory rules.

Location of sampling will be identified and will be analyzed for air-borne concentration of

hazardous chemicals. The analyzed results are compared with the threshold limit values

(TLV) of international organizations. The monitoring program is based on the Action level

Concentration (ALC) which is 50% of the TLV. If the analyzed concentration is < ALC, no

regular monitoring is required, only occasional checks to ensure the acceptability of the

system.

If the analyzed concentration is > ALC < TLV then the monitoring is carried out at

regular interval. Incase analyzed concentration is > TLV then corrective actions will be taken

by the Company.

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The sampling for gaseous pollutants and air pollutants are done by Air sampling

pump. .

A number of preventive control measures for hazardous occurrences have been

analysed and discussed above. Some more salient points are enumerated below:

All storage tanks in the tank farm should be dyked. Other operation and maintenance

features shall be based on established best safety practices.

Concentration detectors for hazardous chemical vapours (e.g. Chlorine/ bromine/ other

chemicals etc.) fire Smoke / heat detectors and fire alarm should be installed at all

strategic locations in the plant.

A schedule for preventive maintenance including health survey of all plant

equipment should be adhered to as far as possible.

Ensure the absence of ignition sources in storage area.

Ensure placement of firefighting facilities, such as, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

powder and foam type fire extinguishers in addition to fire hydrant system, at

strategic locations. Spill control measures, such as, removal of all ignition sources

from the spill area and ventilating the area as well as soaking the spilled material with

paper, towel or mud and letting the volatile substance evaporate slowly in a safe

area.

Compulsory use of protective clothing, non-sparking tools and warning signs during

critical operations and maintenance.

Training / refresher courses on safety information‘s / norms.

Eyewash and showers should be put up at strategic places for use during

emergencies.

A group of plant personnel should be trained in first aid, rescue, firefighting and emergency

control measures. These personnel will form core group/emergency squad who will fight the

emergency and also act as rescue and first aid team.

In order to ensure communication from isolated places/locations Walkie-Talkie be

made available to persons working in these areas. This will considerably improve the

effectiveness of emergency management.

There is no substitute for training-mock drills and these must be held at regular

interval keeping the following objectives in mind:

Real time mock-drill should be carried out for probable/likely hazardous situation

(after the plant is successfully commissioned).

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Weak links should be marked and corrective action taken to improve effectiveness

during emergency.

BCSLLP team already understand the implication and hazards in fertiliser industry and has

implemented most of the measures in the sister organisation existing plants.

10.8.6 Wind Sack / Wind Direction Indicator

Wind sacks are placed above the Administration Block buildings and Production Blocks.

10.8.7 Occupational Health Centre (OHC)

COPL will have agreement signed with nearby hospital for their valuable service during

emergency along with 24/7 ambulance facility.

10.8.8 First Aid Boxes

A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid. First Aid

boxes will be kept available in Security Room, Admin Block and at OHC. First Aid items will

be issued to injure only by authorized persons.

Following are the contents of First Aid Box,

a. Dettol – Antiseptic solution

b. Ciplox – Eye Drops

c.Soframycin – Skin ointment

d. Silverex – Burn ointment

e. Betadine – Microbicidal solution

f. Iodex – Pain reliever

g. Sterilized Cotton Wool

h. Surgical Paper Tape

i. Small Sterilized Dressings

j. Medium Sterilized Dressings

k.Roller Bandage – 5 cm wide

l. Roller Bandage – 10cm wide

m. Band Aid

n. Crocin / Paracetamol Tablet

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Along with the above safety systems, company also ensured the below safety features to

ensure Zero Accident.

1. No ignitable zones are declared and marked so.

2. Work permit system with strict compliance.

3. Dedicated chemical storage area with good ventilation and exhaust system and

all chemical are stored as per compatibility.

4. Dyke walls provided for the day storage chemical tanks.

5. All reactors provided with safety valves followed by rupture discs and relief

valve outlets are extended.

6. Calibration is ensured for the gauges of pressure, temperature and vacuum.

7. All reactors will be hydro tested and certified by the competent person once in a

year.

8. Body earthing provided to all equipment involved in the process, electrical

earthing, static earting and instrument earthing provided wherever required.

9. Ventilation air units (VAUs) and Exhaust air units (EAUs) and are provided to

ensure good ventilation in the work environment.

The tentative Emergency Organization Chart will be prepared and followed.

10.9 Arragements for Health and Safety of Workers engaged in handling ToxicMaterials

COPL proposes to formulate and implement the following Toxic chemicals management plan

for Occupational Safety and Health.

Ensure air-borne concentration of toxic and hazardous chemicals are below PEL and

TLV.

To protect general health of workers.

Providing training, guidelines, resources and facilities to concerned department for

occupational health hazards.

Permanent changes to workplace procedures or work location to be done if it is found

necessary based on findings from workplace Monitoring Plan.

It is proposed that these plans to be formulated based on the guidelines issued by

Bureau of Indian Standards on OH&S Management Systems: IS 18001:2007

Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Proposed Plan will be incorporated in Standard Operating Procedure.

Leak Surveys

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1. Separate storage for toxic chemicals

2. Exhaust Ventilation

3. Proper illumination

4. On-line detectors toxic chemicals like Chlorine and Bromine

5. Close processes to avoid spills and exposures

6. Automation of process operations to control hazards.

7. Supply of proper PPEs like Air mask, SCBA sets, On-line breathing apparatus at the

places,where there is possibility of presence of toxic chemicals

8. Decontamination procedure for empty drums and carboys.

9. Regular preventivemaintenance program for pumps, equipment, instruments handling

toxic and corrosive chemicals.

10. Display of warning boards

11. Training to persons handling toxic and corrosive chemicals.

10.9.1 Construction Phase

During the construction phase the following measures will be employed;

1. Personal Protective equipments will be provided to the workers.

2. Occupational Health Centre will be facilitated to address the emergencies that

may arise.

3. Personnel will be trained about firefighting systems and first aid practices.

4. Regular monitoring of occupational health of employees.

10.9.2 Operation Phase

General functions of the safety committee will be;

1. Conduct routine workplace inspections.

2. Provide Personal Protective Equipment.

3. Develop and implement safe work procedures and rules.

4. Provide on-going safety training & Enforce safety rules and appropriate

discipline.

5. Promote safety awareness and reduce the potential for injury/loss.

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6. Identify workplace hazards.

7. Enforce of safety rules, measure safety performance & reduce

frequency/severity of injuries.

10.9.3 Occupational Health Monitoring

Medical Surveillance Program: Medical surveillance program is essential to assess and

monitor employees' health and fitness both prior to employment and during the course of

work; to determine fitness for duty and to provide emergency and other treatment as

needed. Effectiveness of a medical program depends on active involvement of employees.

COPLmedical surveillance program will include the following major elements;

1. Developing a OH-IH Medical Surveillance Program.

2. Pre-Employment Examination and Periodic Medical Examinations

3. Determination of Fitness for Duty.

4. Communications.

5. Emergency Medical Treatment.

6. Medical Records.

Pre-Employment Screening / Examinations - All employees will be subjected to pre-

placement medical examinations to determine their fitness for the jobs on site. Potential

exposures to the work environment will be considered before placing an employee on the

job.

Periodic Medical Examinations - Periodic medical examination is the same as the pre-

employment screening and may be modified according to current conditions, such as

changes in the employee's symptoms, site hazards or exposures.

Comparison of sequential medical reports with baseline data is essential to determine

biologic trends that may mark early signs of adverse health effects, and thereby facilitate

appropriate protective measures. The frequency and content of examinations are as per the

Factories Act. Apart from this for workers working in Hazardous area, medical examination is

conducted by Doctor Authorized by Factory Inspectorate.

A room shall be provided to be operated as OHC. The centre shall be equipped with

following medical equipments/accessories :

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S.No PARTICULARS USES

1. Examination Table For Carrying out examination of patients

2. Thermometer To measure body temperature.

3. Sphygmanometer To measure blood pressure

4. Dressing Tables For performing Dressing

5. Glucometer For measurement of Blood Sugar

6. Vision Chart To Evaluate vision acuity

7. Nebuliser For relieving coughs & Breathing difficulty

8. Infrared light For relieving muscular pain

9. Suction machine For cleaning airway

10. Autoclave machine For sterilizing cotton & dressing material

11. Weighing Machine For measuring body weight

12. Medical Oxugen Cylinder kit In case uneasiness or breathing problem

13. Refrigrator To store medications

COPL has made an agreement with Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research

Institute, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry (Pondicherry)- 607403. Agreement is attached as

Annexure 23.

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10.9.4 Safety, Health and Environment Policy

COPL has Safety, Health and Environment Policy (SHE) which has been approved by the

board of directors and once approved and same will be placed at appropriate places in the

factory premises and record to follow the same.

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Crimsun Organics Private Limited

Health, Safety & Environment Policy

Crimsun Organics Private Limited (COPL) is committed to provide a safe, clean and healthy

working environment and to follow operating procedures that will safeguard people and

protect the environment and natural resources.

In particular, COPL is committed to:

1. Prevent injury, ill health and pollution by taking proactive measures.

2. Improve the performance of HSE management system continually by setting

objectives, monitoring and controlling implementation of action plans.

3. Comply with country-specific regulatory standards on Environment, Occupational

Health & Safety.

4. Eliminate the losses and reduce the consumption of resources by improving the

processes, technologies and systems.

5. Knowledge management through acquiring, analysing, storing and disseminating

information related to Safety, Health and Environment.

6. Communicate this policy to the stakeholders.

Each employee has the responsibility to give Environment, Health and Safety top priority and

proactively contribute to establish a safety culture in our company.

10.10 Corporate Environmental Responsibility

Proposed CER Activities

The proposed CER activities are based on the socio-economic indicators, field observations

and based on the felt needs of the people during the primary survey. The need-based CER

programs are proposed for the villages adjacent to the project site. Some of the key

observations related to lack of facilities or people’s basic needs are illustrated below.

Initially under the CER program M/s COPL proposes to supply good quality of water

for drinking to villages namely Kudikadu, Echankadu, Sanglikuppam and karakadu.

Safe drinking water facilities shall be provided under the proposed CER program.

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Infrastructure facilities are available in most of the villages but kept abandoned due to

lack of maintenance. Sanitation promotion programs shall be taken up under CER

program.

Most of the people are directly or indirectly dependent on the industries for their

livelihood and hence Skill development programs shall be imparted under CER

programs.

COPL proposes to improve sanitation & other infrastructure facilities in schools in the

villages’ adjustment to the Project site.

COPL proposes to plant various trees under the Project “Falvan” which has been

allocated by SIPCOT for development of Green Belt Area & convert that area into a

park for the local villagers.

Proposed CER Budget

The capital CER budgets of Rs.60 Lakhs had been embarked for the local Community

development within the vicinity of the study area as budget classification given below. The

capital budget is arrived by considering more than 2% of the total project cost of Rs. 30

Crores as per the Project Cost estimate.

Formation of Core CER Management TeamThe first step in the community investment programs is to form a CER management team

within Crimsun Organics Private Limited, which shall be supported by its Holding Company

& headed by Managing Director to implement and monitor the over all program.The primary

responsibilities of the CER management team is to define the specific yearly investment

programs, identifying various vehicles and appointing stake holders to successfully

implement the individual schemes, allocating and disbursing funds to the respective stake-

holders and implementation agencies inappropriate time, periodical interactions with

communities and understand the effectiveness of the over all programs and finally undertake

audits through external agencies to assess the adequacy of the implementation strategies to

meet the specified objectives. A clearly defined community investment plan policy shall be

developed by COPL every year to define the objectives, targets, roles and responsibilities of

the individual stake-holders. The policy should be developed based on the following key

performance objectives:

Set out 1-2 year plan for the company’s community investments;

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Identify target stake holder groups and specify eligibility criteria for each of the

identified scheme;

Establishan iterative process of engagement with local stake holders and partners on

community investment;

Draw on the company’s core competencies and resources to support communities;

Promote cross-functional coordination and accountability for supporting community

investment objectives;

Identify the implementation model and decision-making/governance structures

Define roles and responsibilities, budget, scope, and timeline

Describe how project results will be monitored and communicated

Fund Allocation and Disbursement

Based on the well-planned community development program, adequate annual budget shall

be allocated for community development plan and the same shall be credited in dedicated

account to ensure continuous flow of funds through out the year without any interruption.

Required funds for the respective programs can be allocated on monthly basis to the

nominated implementing agencies based on the monthly work progress reviews with

respective stake holders.

An implementation or delivery model is the organizational structure through which company

carries out its community investment program or supports others in doing so. In practice,

many companies use “hybrid” approaches—acombination of different mechanisms to deliver

their programs. The following schemes can be adopted for effective community development

investment.

In-house Implementation-Company creates an internal department or unit to work

directly with communities to design and implement community development

schemes. Schemes for developing infrastructure such as roads, sanitation facilities,

construction of playgrounds, etc. can be taken up under this mode.

Company Foundation-Company establishes an independent foundation as

separate legalentity to carry out its community development programs. Foundations

can have grant making authority (i.e. financing of community development programs

implemented by others) or serve as an implementing Function (implementing their

own projects and programs).

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Third-party Implementation-Company engages thirdparty, such as NGO or group

of NGOs, to work with local communities in designing and implementing schemes or

it supports anexisting initiative being implemented by others.

Multi-Stakeholder Partnership-Company establishes or joins voluntary or collabor

ative alliance, network, or partnership. This implies cooperation between two or more

partners in manner that shares risks, responsibilities, resources and competencies,

and involves joint commitment to common tasks and goals. Schemes such as social

forestry programs, restoration of lakes and canals and disaster management

infrastructure facilities, etc.can be taken up under this scheme.

Hybrid Models- Company utilizes combination of two or more implementation models to

deliver various components in the community development program.CER ActivityMonitoring, Reporting and Continual Improvement

The CER management team of the COPL should develop monthly, quarterly, half yearly and

annual status reports for adopting necessary corrective actions for continuous improvement.

A suitable system to monitor the whole process with regard to the performance at the field

levels shall be established. This system can be developed within the CER department who

will be assigned to do periodic evaluation. This process should be intimated to the

nominated Implementing Agencies in their work order. The monitoring and evaluation shall

be taken at different levels i.e.CER department, with Implementing Agencies, within

community, etc. The various field function aries would be familiarized with the basics of this

reporting system as well as their role and responsibility. The Monitoring and Evaluation

team’s responsibilities areas follows:

Periodic Progress Reports, Necessity and the periodicity of such reports, output to begenerated, Evaluation, Improvement/Development of Implementation process, analyzingdeviations to the said objectives, focusing on Qualitative aspects in progress of project andIdentifying Changes Milestones in development

10.11 Cost Estimate for Environment Management Plan (EMP)

The cost estimate for Environment Management Plan is provided in Table 10-9.

Table 10-9 Budget for Environment Management Plan

S. No Particulars Capital Investment(Rs in lakh)

Recurring Cost perAnnum (Rs in Lakh)

EMPWater Pollution Control

1. ETP 140 15

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2. MEE and RO 132 15

3. STP 12 2

Noise Pollution Control4. DG Acoustics 8 1.5

Environmental Monitoring5. Environmental Lab 9 1

6. Online monitoring Equipment 10 0.5

Air Pollution Controls7. Cyclone Separator 9 1

8. DG Chimney 3 0

9. Furance Oil Boiler Chimney 15 0.5

10. Scrubber 23 5

Solid Waste Management11. Organic Waste Converter 10 0.1

Greenbelt12. Greenbelt Development 5 2.5

Occupational Health & safety13. OHS 24 15

Total 400 59.1

Recurring cost is approximately 59.1Lakhs/Annum.

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CHAPTER – 11SUMMARY &

CONCLUSION

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11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

11.1 Project Background

M/s Crimsun Organics Private Limited (COPL) proposes to establish a new manufacturing

facility located at Plot No. C-9, C-10 and C-11, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikadu

Village, Cuddalore Taluk and District, Tamil Nadu -607005 for the “Proposed Manufacturing

of Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical Products”. The Company has entered into Lease

deed agreement for the aforesaid land with SIPCOT and are enclosed as Annexure 1.

In the year 2016, a new company by name M/s Crimsun organics private Limited (COPL)

was established by few technocrats and decided to purchase the Plot and the Fixed Assets

installed at C-10, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Cuddalore-607005, Tamil Nadu.

The manufacturing facility at C-10 was under operation from 2005 in the name of GSR

Products Limited, a subsidiary of Nagarjuna Agrichem Limited, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad.

M/s GSR Products Limited had obtained CTE in 2005 and CTO in April 2006 for 3 products

(DAAM, 4HBAGE and CCDMPA) and 7 byproducts, the CTE and CTO copies are enclosed

as Annexure 2(a). In the year 2010, by virtue of Scheme of amalgamation approved by

Honorable High Court, Andhra Pradesh on 19.02.2010 M/s. GSR Products Limited had been

demerged to M/s Indo International Fertilizers Limited (IIFL). IIFL continued to operate with

the same facilities for all the 3 products and 7 by products as aforesaid, without any change

in the product portfolio. The copy of CTO in the name of IIFL is enclosed as Annexure 2(b).In the year 2014 IIFL stopped its operations and in the year 2016 closed all the activities.

Later, COPL decided not to manufacture the aforesaid 3 products and 7 by products since

they were not easily marketable. Since the acquisition of manufacturing facilities at Plot no.

C10, COPL has not started any manufacturing of the aforesaid products. In the year 2017

Parijat Industries (India) Pvt Ltd (PIPL) acquired 58% stake in COPL. PIPL is primarily

engaged into agrochemicals formulations and it has manufacturing facilities in Ambala,

Haryana. In March 2018 COPL surrendered the CTO of these products enclosed in

Annexure 3(a). Later COPL decided to go for the permissions for formulation of certain

products for which CTO were received which are enclosed as Annexure 3(b).

In addition to the existing facilities at plot no C-10, COPL procured additional adjacent lands

(Plot no. C-9 &C-11) to increase production efficiency and to be more compliant for the

manufacturing of Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical products. Till date, COPL has not

done any commercial production.

COPL applied for Consent for pesticide formulations and the company received the consent

from TNPCB (consent order no. for Air 1805212153222 & consent order no. for Water

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1805112153222 dt.31/05/2018 valid till March 31, 2020).Since Cuddalore is a critically

polluted area (CEPI index 70.12 in 2016 & 77.45, Dec 2009), so as per the MoEF&CC EIA

Notification 2006, the project has been Categorized as ‘A’ and termed under Shedule 5 (f)

Synthetic Organic Chemicals and 5(b) - Pesticides industry and pesticide specific

intermediates (Excluding Formulations) as per the EIA Notification 2006 and its

Amendments requiring EIA studies of the project. The facility requires prior Environmental

Clearance from MoEF&CC before commencing onsite activities. There are no interlinked

projects.

Now, COPL proposes to manufacture Specialty Chemicals (3 nos, 70 TPM) and

Agrochemical products (55 nos, 1405 TPM) with total production capacity of 1475 T/Month

at Plot no. C9, C-10 & C-11, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikkadu Village & Panchayat,

Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore Dt, Tamilnadu. However, Initially COPL will manufacture 25% of

the total capacity of production. The proposed products detail is provided in Table 1-3.

The processes of products are new and best in technology. To achieve this, the company

will be adopting modern Machineries, Equipments and Process Technologies, with emphasis

on Waste Minimization Techniques.

11.2 Overview of Crimsun Organics Pvt. Ltd. (COPL)

M/s. Crimsun Organics Private Limited (COPL) is a new company established by first

generation technocrats, for the Manufacturing of Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical

Products with a view to supply quality products at an affordable cost. To synergize the

marketing capability, the promoter directors made partnership with M/s. Parijat Industries

India Pvt. Ltd., who is one of the well reputed globally recognized pesticide formulators..

Registered address same as of project site location.

MoEFEnvironmental protection, safety in operation and community development are the

core values of the company. The company will implement zero liquid discharge concept and

comply with all the environmental laws. The industry will develop and maintain Greenbelt as

per MoEF&CC and CPCB guidelines (PROBES/75/1999-2000, published in Mar 2000).

Project overview is provided in Table 1 4.

11.3 Location of Project Site


Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk and Dt, Tamil Nadu -607005. C-9 center coordinates is

11°40'50.77"N; 79°45'22.61"E, C-10 center coordinates is 11°40'48.51"N; 79°45'20.38"E

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and C-11 center coordinates is 11°40'44.26"N; 79°45'19.13"E. The site boundary corners’

coordinates are given in Table 1-6. The location of the project site is appended in Figure1-1. The site does not fall within the CRZ area.

The site is located ≃ 6.94 Km, NNE away from Cuddalore Town and it is 480m, E from State

Highway connecting Chennai to Nagapattinam (NH-32) and approximately 1.77 km, E from

National highway (NH-532) connecting Mettupalayam and Cuddalore.

11.4 Need and Justification of Project Development


financial framework is emerging as a reliable sourcing destination of Specialty Chemicals

and Agrochemical products.

The project is benefitted to fulfill domestic and exports requirements for the manufacturing of

various Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical products without affecting environmental

conditions of the area.



project

11.5 Project Description

COPL proposes to manufactureSpecialty Chemicals (3 nos, 70 TPM) and Agrochemical

Chemical products (55 nos, 1405 TPM). Total 58 nos of products with capacity of 1475 TPM.

However, Initially COPL will manufacture 25% of the total capacity of production. The

proposed products detail is provided in

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Table 2-5.

This is a new proposal for obtaining EC. CTE and CTO will be obtained from TNPCB before

commencing the project activity.

11.6 Cost of the Project

The total capital investment on the project is INR 30.6 Crores.

11.7 Baseline Study

Project Influence Area (PIA)/Study Area: A 10Km radial distance with the proposed

project site as the epicentre has been identified as the General study area for assessing the

baseline environmental status. The core study area is the project area and its immediate

surroundings to the tune of 1.0 Km radius from the boundary. Further the Project

Impact/Influence Area (PIA) is 10Km from the boundary of the core area covering Kudikadu

village, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District &Tamilnadu state.

11.7.1 Meterological Environment

The environmental sensitive areas covering an aerial distance of 15 km PIA from projectboundary is given in Table 3-1

The micro-meteorological conditions during the study period (March – May 2018) for hourly

data of wind speed, wind direction and temperature were recorded at the project site. From

the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) located at provided Climatological data for

Cuddalore, the annually determined wind direction is mostly South East to North West.Total

Rainfall is 1050 - 1400 mm. From the site specific meteorological data of study period

(March – May 2018) it was being observed that predominant wind was observed as East to

West, Wind Speed: 2.4 m/s, Maximum temperature was 39.0 °C, minimum temperature was

21.0oC and the average temperature was 33.7°C, while the average relative humidity was

73.1 % at project site. Map showing the air monitoring locations is given inFigure 3-22.

Ambient Air Quality

The ambient air quality has been monitored at 8 locations for 14 parameters including 12

parameters as per NAAQS, 2009 within the study area. The baseline levels of PM10(49.59-

61.4µg/m³), PM2.5(28.5-32.1µg/m³), SO2 (8.81-10.98 µg/m³), NO2(24.7-29.9µg/m³), CO (0.23-

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1.42 mg/m3),all the parameters are well within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

for Industrial, Commercial and Residential areas at all monitoring locations during the study

period from (March-May2018).

Noise Environment

In industrial area day time noise levels was about 63.4 dB(A) and 59.2 dB(A) during night

time, which is within prescribed limit by MoEF&CC (75 dB(A) Day time & 70 dB(A) Night

time). In commercial area, day time max noise levels were about 60.2 dB(A) and 53.3 dB(A)

during night time, which is within prescribed limit by MoEF&CC (65 dB(A) Day time & 55

dB(A) Night time).In residential area day time noise levels varied from 50.5 dB(A) to 53.2

dB(A) and night time noise levels varied from 42.5 dB(A) to 44.6 dB(A) across the sampling

stations. The field observations during the study period indicate that the ambient noise levels

in Residential area noise are within the limit prescribed by MoEF&CC (55 dB(A) Day time &

45 dB(A) Night time).

Water Environment

The prevailing status of water quality at 08 sampling locations for surface water and 08

sampling locations for ground water have been assessed during March 2018.

The standard methods prescribed in IS were followed for sample collection, preservation and

analysis in the laboratory for various physiochemical parameters.

Surface Water Quality

The values range pH: 7.62-7.9, TDS: 188 mg/l –37521 mg/l, Total Hardness: 80 mg/l – 9600

mg/l, Chloride content: 59.39 mg/l – 21084.97 mg/l. and Sulphate content: 21.01 mg/l –

2944.56 mg/l.

Groundwater Quality

The values range pH: 6.53 -7.87, TDS: 374 mg/l to 1380 mg/l, Total Hardness: 104 mg/l –

720 mg/l, Chloride content 72.5 mg/l – 410.75 mg/l and Sulphate content: 18.63 mg/l –

176.85 mg/l.Fluoride were observed below detection limit.

Soil sampling was carried out at Eight (08) locations in the study area. It is observed that,

The pH of the soil samples ranged from 6.8 - 8. Indicating that the soils are almost

neutral in nature.

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Conductivity of the soil samples ranged from 99.5 – 230μS/cm. As the EC value is

less than 2000 μS/cm, the soil is found to be non-saline in nature


Nitrogen content ranged from 128.54 mg/kg to 774.52 mg/kg

Phosphorous ranged from 80.24 mg/kg to 392.26 mg/kg

Potassium content ranges from 190 mg/kg to 820 mg/kg.

Land Environment

Assessment of soil characteristics is of paramount importance since the vegetation growth,

agricultural practices and production is directly related to the soil fertility and quality. Soil

sampling was carried out at eight (08) locations in the study area. It is observed that,

The pH of the soil samples ranged from 6.8 - 8. Indicating that the soils are almost

neutral in nature.

Conductivity of the soil samples ranged from 99.5 – 230μS/cm. As the EC value is

less than 2000 μS/cm, the soil is found to be non-saline in nature


Nitrogen content ranged from 128.54 mg/kg to 774.52 mg/kg

Phosphorous ranged from 80.24 mg/kg to 392.26 mg/kg

Potassium content ranges from 190 mg/kg to 820 mg/kg.

11.7.2 Socio Economic Status

Cuddalore district is one of the coastal district of Tamil Nadu. The total geographical area of

the district is 3703 sq kms. It is surrounded north and west by Viluppuram district, on the

south by Nagapattinam and Perambalur districts and on the east by Bay of Bengal. The

district has a lengthy coastline of about 57 kms. The population of the district is 26,05,914

which comprise of 13,11,697 malesand 12,94,217 female population.

A socio-economic study was undertaken in assessing aspects which are dealing with social

and cultural conditions, and economic status in the study area. The study provides

information such as demographic structure, population dynamics, infrastructure resources,

and the status of human health and economic attributes like employment, per-capita income,

agriculture, trade, and industrial development in the study area. The study of these

characteristic helps in identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts on socio-economic

and parameters of human interest due to proposed project developments. The parameters

are:

Demographic structure

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Infrastructure Facility

Economic Status

Health status

Cultural attributes

The area is providing stable employment to the work force as 76.35% are main workers. The

main workers are having regular employment for more than six months in a year. The

dependency of agriculture is reducing as only 27.69% are involved in agriculture and related

activities. Of the total workers, 69% are “Other Workers” who are industrial workers,

teachers, Government officials etc. The socio-economic status of the district and study area

is provided in the Chapter 3, Section 3.13.

11.8 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures


STP Procedure




CUSECS (CSTP).

Effluent Treatment Procedure-ZLD





The distillate will be sent to Moving Bed Bio Reactor to Aerator to Clarifier to Sand and

carbon filter to RO. The RO permeate will be sent to Utilities and the reject will be sent to

MEE. The MEE concentrate will be sent to forced evaporator, distillate will be sent to MBBR

and the salt will be sent to TSDF. The sludge from flocculated sand and sparkler filter will be

collected and sent to TSDF.The unit has agreements with TSDF which is enclosed as

Annexure13.

The wastewater treatment will be a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD). There will be no

discharge to land environment.

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11.9 Analysis of Alternative Sites

The proposed project site is located in SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikadu, Cuddalore

Taluk & Dt, Tamilnadu. Due to connectivity and infrastructure facilities available at SIPCOT

Industrial Complex as stated in Chapter 5& Section 5.2.Any alternate sites screening was

not envisaged.

The main criterion for selecting the project site is its location in the SIPCOT Complex,

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. SIPCOT industrial estate is a notified chemical manufacturing zone

providing all facilities/infrastructure required to construct and operate the plant safely and

smoothly. The connectivity of the project site and all the required infrastructures availability

in the SIPCOT Industrial Complex are the major advantages for the project. Since, other

sites don’t have these advantages, present site was selected.

11.10 Environmental Monitoring Program

Environmental monitoring program has been formulated and the same will be implemented.

The effective implementation and close supervision of the environmental management to

mitigate the environmental impacts, which are likely to arise due to the construction and

operation phases of the project could be achieved through a suitable institutional

mechanism.

11.11 Additional Studies

A disaster is a catastrophic situation in which suddenly, people are plunged into

helplessness and suffering, as a result, need protection, clothing, shelter, medical & social

care and other necessities of life.

The Disaster Management Plan (DMP) is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of

environment, protection of installation, restoration of production and salvage operations in

this same order of priorities. For effective implementation of DMP, it will be widely circulated,

and a personnel training will be provided through rehearsals/drills to tackle the

consequences of a major emergency at the project location or its immediate vicinity.

The objective of the DMP is to make use of the combined resources of the project facilities

and the outside services to achieve the following:

Effective rescue and medical treatment

Safeguard other people

Minimize damage to property and the environment

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Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area

Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the cause

and circumstances of the emergency.

A framework for DMP will be prepared to minimize damages in the event of a disaster. An

on-site emergency plan will be prepared and kept at plant premises to deal with

emergencies and prevent disasters.

An institutional framework with specific assignment of roles and responsibilities will be

broadly prepared with which location of Emergency Control Centre and Assembly Points will

be identified. Communication system and alarm systems for effective communication in the

event of a disaster will be broadly identified. DMP for natural hazards such as cyclones will

be broadly prepared. Mutual aid scheme, composition of District Level Emergency

Committee and aspects relating to community involvement for dealing with off-site disasters

will be broadly prepared.

Risk Assessment:

Major hazards from the hazardous material storage have been identified and evaluated

using Aloha software. This report discussed the impacts due to accidental releases of

flammable, explosive and toxic chemicals from the storage tanks. The Consequence

analysis is conducted in order to assess the level of impacts associated with storage and

handling of hazardous chemicals. The storage tanks will be located within Site boundary and

the surrounding is ideal without external interface. The location is safe for storage and

handling of solvents. All other hazards are easily within control limits and away from

habitation area.

11.12 Project Benefits

Indian Economy which is dependent on agricultural sector. Agrochemicals and Specialty

Chemicals play an important role in the growth of crops.

India, though having large talented manpower, cost effective chemical synthesis, legal &

financial framework has to source the Specialty Chemicals and Agrochemical products in the

global market to cater their agricultural needs.

The emphasis on food security for a country like India with severe pressure on census raise

farm productivity to increase if food consumption levels are to rise. Agrochemicals are

universally an integral part of such efficiency increase programmes and their importance

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India’s agrochemical industry – estimated at about US$ 4.3 bn in2013 and divided almost

equally between exports and domestic consumption – is disproportionately small compared

to the size of the country and its agricultural demand. Many multinationals are present in

India and identified our country has potential growth, despite the challenges posed by

competition from local companies. The overwhelming emphasis on insecticides has reduced

considerably (although it remains the single largest product category, which is not surprising

for a tropical country). Indeed, herbicides and fungicides are faster-growing categories

(albeit from a smaller base), and this is a reflection of the shortage of farm labour and of the

emergence of high value categories such as fruits & vegetables as significant markets.

There is now a greater geographical spread of the Indian agrochemical market, and the

share of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh as the largest market has eroded somewhat.

However, many parts of India, particularly the eastern and north eastern parts are still

underserved and their pesticide consumption levels per hectare of farmland are even below

the pitifully low national averages. These markets represent significant growth opportunities.

Agrochemicalsare now also used on a broader variety of crops, and cotton is no longer the

large market it once was, thanks to the introduction of the genetically modified variety (Bt-

cotton).

The Pesticides/Crop Protection/ Agrochemicals industry plays a crucial role in protecting

crops from damage by weeds, pests, insects and fungi, both before and after harvest. This

helps to increase crop yields, which is important, given the rate at which cultivable land is

shrinking.

Keeping in mind, the increase in pesticides consumption, the production of more and more

technical grade agrochemicals is needed. Crimsun Organics Private Limited is proposed to

establish technical grade pesticides manufacturing unit at C- 9, 10 & 11, SIPCOT Industrial

Estate, Village Kadikaddu, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.

Producing higher grade specialty chemicals and agrochemicals will definetly support growth

in efficiency in farming and reduce import in addition to meeting agricultural market needs.

There will be very good opportunity of employment generation for qualified staff &


project.

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11.13 Environmental Management Plan

The main objectives of Environmental Management are to:

Identify key environmental issues envisaged to be encountered during construction and

operation phases of the project.

Provide guidelines for appropriate mitigation measures

Establish systems and procedures for implementing mitigation measures

Ensure the mitigation measures are being implemented

Monitor the effectiveness of mitigation measures

Institutional framework includes the responsibilities for environment management as

well as responsibility for implementing environmental measures

Take necessary prompt action when unforeseen impacts occur

Based on the above objectives in mind, the following specific environmental management

plan/measures are discussed.

Administrative and Technical Setup for Environmental Management:

Rainwater harvesting:

Occupational health and safety: Occupational health & safety needs attention during

operation and maintenance phases. As per the MoEF&CC suggestion in ToR,

broad framework for Occupational health and safety measures are presented in

EIA report.

Institutional arrangements/framework for environmental management.

The effective implementation and close supervision of the environmental management to

mitigate the environmental impacts, which are likely to arise due to the operational phase of

the project could be achieved through a suitable institutional mechanism. The proposed

institutional mechanism recommended for the implementation of the mitigation measures is

presented in EIA report.

11.14 Summary

Typically, any developmental projects also trigger a set of environmental and social impacts.

These environmental and social impacts (proposed development will not envisage any

resettlement) due to development projects occur in designated industrial Zone. An

Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried out to study the potential environmental

and social impacts due to the proposed project. Potential environmental and social impacts

due to the proposed development on attributes like air quality, noise, water quality, soil, flora,

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socio-economic, etc. have been assessed as part of this EIA study. Appropriate mitigation

measures to help minimize/avoid impacts from the development have been recommended.

The measures include avoidance measures, mitigation measures and environmental

enhancement measures.

Anticipated project impacts and prevailing environmental issues are manageable and can be

avoided or mitigated or minimized to acceptable standards. Potential impacts have been

identified attributable to the proposed project and most of which are localized and temporary

in nature and can be mitigated with minor to negligible residual impacts.

The effective implementation and close supervision of environmental management to

mitigate the environmental impacts could be achieved through a suitable institutional

mechanism proposed in this EIA. The marginal impacts that might be caused by the

proposed activity will be mitigated by the existing pollution control and environmental

management measures.

In a true and a larger sense, in view of the considerable benefits from the project with no

major impacts, the proposed project is said to be more beneficial to the nation.

The EMP that will be implemented for the construction and operation stages of the project

will include:

Air Pollution control and management

Noise Control and Management

Hazardous and Solid Waste Management

Sewage treatment and Management

Effluent treatment and Management

Hazardous and solid waste management

Risk Assessment and Onsite Emergency Plan

In order to effectively implement the EMP planned, an environmental management system

will be formulated.

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11.15 Conclusion

Typically, any developmental projects also trigger a set of environmental and social impacts.

These environmental and social impacts (proposed development will not envisage any

resettlement) due to development projects occur in designted industrial zone. An

Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried out to study the potential environmental

and social impacts due to the proposed project. Potential environmental and social impacts

due to the proposed development on attributes like air quality, noise, water quality, soil, flora,

socio-economic, etc. have been assessed as part of this EIA study. Appropriate mitigation

measures to help minimize/avoid impacts from the development have been recommended.

The measures include avoidance measures, mitigation measures and environmental

enhancement measures.

Anticipated project impacts and prevailing environmental issues are manageable and can be

avoided or mitigated or minimized to acceptable standards. Potential impacts have been

identified attributable to the proposed project and most of which are localized and temporary

in nature and can be mitigated with minor to negligible residual impacts.

The effective implementation and close supervision of environmental management to

mitigate the environmental impacts could be achieved through a suitable institutional

mechanism proposed in this EIA.

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CHAPTER – 12DISCLOSURE OF

CONSULTANT ENGAGED

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12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

In order to assess the potential environmental impacts due to the proposed project at Plot.

No: C-9, C-10 and C-11, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Kudikadu Village, Cuddalore Taluk

and Dt, Tamil Nadu -607005, M/s. Crimsun Organics Private Limited has engaged Hubert

Enviro Care Systems (P) Limited, Chennai for 5(f) in Association with M/s Eco Chem Sales

& Services, Surat for 5(b) to undertake EIA study. The nature of consultancy service

rendered covers terrestrial environmental assessment.

12.1 Brief Profile of Hubert Enviro Care Systems (P) Limited (HECS)

Enviro Care Systems was started in the year of 1997 by Dr. J.R. Moses with the vision to

serve the world in all environmental related problems by completing the latest technological

advancements available.

In the year 2004, Enviro Care Systems became Hubert Enviro Care Systems (P) Ltd after

having collaboration with Hubert Stavoren B.V. for higher Technology.

The company provides total pollution control solutions to several industries like Thermal

Power Plant, Pharma, R&D Facilities, Electroplating and Manufacturing, IT Parks,

Residential Complexes, Dairies, Food Processing, Textile mills, Breweries, etc.

The company is specialized in executing projects right from concept development, supply,

erection, commissioning and operation on turnkey basis. HECS has successfully executed

more than 200 environmental engineering projects for various industrial sectors both in India

and overseas.

HECS has state-of-art facilities to provide quality environmental consultancy and engineering

solutions.

Strength of HECS

Total No of Employees 736Consultancy 26Laboratory 77Projects 19Operation & Maintenance 614

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12.2 Quality Policy of HECS

12.3 QCI-NABET - EIA Accreditation

Consultant-1

Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt. Ltd.,Chennai.(NABET/ EIA/ 1619/ RA0083 Valid upto 13/10/2019)

Consultant-2Eco Chem Sales & services, Surat.( NABET/EIA/1720/RA051Validity:03-02-2020)

Further details may be seen on the following URL: www.hecs.in

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HUBERT ENVIRO CARE SYSTEMS (P) LIMITEDA-21, III-Phase, Behind Lions Club School,

Thiru vi ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032Ph: +91-44-43635555; Fax: +91-44-43635500

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