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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

& ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

OF

M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd.

At/PO: Baliapal (Salijanga) Tehsil: Danagadi

District: Jajpur, Odisha

Proposed expansion of Baliapal Ferro Alloys Plant by new installation of 2 X 9 MVA and 3 X 5 MVA

capacity Submerged Arc Furnace and One Chrome Ore Beneficiation Plant at Village Baliapal, Tehsil

Danagadi, District Jajpur, Odisha for Manufacturing of 66,000 TPA, High Carbon Ferro Chrome/Ferro-

Manganese/Sillico-Manganese/Ferro Silicon/Pig Iron, or a combination thereof & 36,000 TPA to 48,000

TPA of Chrome Concentrate

Prepared by

Environmental Research and Services

(India) Pvt. Ltd.

B-22, Sector – B

Chandaka Industrial Estate, Infocity Road

Bhubaneswar: 751024, Odisha

Tel: 0674: 2725380, 3292690

EIA/EMP Report for Expansion of Baliapal Ferro Alloys Plant M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd., Baliapal, Danagadi, Jajpur, Odisha

2 Prepared By : Environmental Research and Services (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar, Odisha




Index

Sl. No Chapter Section Page No.

PART - A

1 -

Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India, New Delhi and the compliances in EIA/EMP Report.

11

2 - Public Consultation 26

PART – B

1 Introduction

1.1 Preamble 47

1.2 Purpose of the Report 48

1.3 Identification of Project & Project Proponent 48

1.4 Brief description of nature, size, location of the project 50

1.5 Need for the Project and its importance to the Country and or Region

50

1.6 Land documents of the Project 53

1.7 Coal linkage documents 121

1.8 Photographs of the existing and proposed plant area

121

1.9 Statutory Approvals 124

1.9.1

Compliance to the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance/CTE/CTO granted by the OSPCB.

139

1.9.2

Certified copy of the report of the status of compliance of the conditions stipulated in the Consent to Operate by the Regional Office of the OSPCB

150

1.9.3 Recent monitoring report from Regional Officer, OSPCB 154

1.10 Notice under Section 5 of AP Act, 1986.

155



1.10.1

Litigation pending against the project and or any direction /order from Court of Law against the project.

155

1.11 Line diagram/flow sheet for the process and EMP.

156

1.12 Generic Structure of EIA Document. 161

2 Project

Description

2.1 Type of project 163

2.2 Existing Demand-Supply of the Product 163

2.3 Need of the Project 165

2.4

Associated Operations of the Project, Technology Selected and Manufacturing Process Description.

169

2.4.1 Components of project 169

2.4.1.1 Manufacturing Process & Schematic Drawings

169

2.4.1.2 Raw Material requirement & Source and Mass Balance for the Raw material & Products

176

2.4.1.3 Energy/Power requirement and its source

180

2.4.1.4 Water requirement and its source 182

2.4.1.5 Details of Land requirement and Land Use break up.

183

2.4.1.6

Quantification & Characterization of solid / hazardous waste & its action plan

183

2.4.1.7 General Plant Layout 184

2.4.1.8 Manpower requirement 185

2.4.1.9 Project Implementation Schedule

185

2.4.1.10 Description of mitigation measures incorporated to meet environmental standards.

185

2.4.1.11 Statutory Approvals 190



2.4.1.12 The Capital Cost & recurring Cost/Annum for Environmental Pollution Control

191

2.4.2 Assessment of new & untested technology for risk of technological failure

191

3 Description of

the Environment

3.1 Study Area 192

3.2 Topography /Physiographic of Study Area

193

3.3

Period of Baseline Data Collection, Components of Baseline data, Methodology and Baseline information on Environmental Components.

196

3.3.1 Land/Soil Environment 196

3.3.1.1 Types of Soil 196

3.3.1.2 Present Land Use Pattern 200

3.3.2 Water Environment 201

3.3.2.1 Drainage System of the Study Area 201

3.3.2.2 Geomorphology of the Study Area 203

3.3.2.3 Baseline information of Water Quality

206

3.3.2.4 Hydrogeology of the Study Area 230

3.3.3 Air Environment 242

3.3.3.1 Ambient Air Quality 242

3.3.3.2 Poly-Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) in the AAQ 253

3.3.3.3 Site-specific Meteorological Data. 253

3.3.4 Noise Environment 263

3.3.5 Biological Environment 266



3.3.5.1 Flora & Fauna in Study Area 266

3.3.5.2 Location of national parks / wildlife sanctuary / reserve forests within 10 km. radius

270

3.3.6 Demography and Socio Economic Environment 273

3.3.6.1 Transport Network in the Study Area 281

3.3.6.2 List of Industries in Buffer Zone 282

3.3.6.3 Base maps of all Environmental Components.

284

4

Anticipated Environmental

Impacts & Mitigation Measures

4.1 Details of Investigated Environmental impacts

288

4.1.1 Impacts of Air Environment 288

4.1.1.1

Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants.

289

4.1.2 Impacts on Noise Environment 298

4.1.3 Impacts on Water Environment 298

4.1.4 Impacts on Land Environment 299

4.1.5 Impacts on Biological Environment

299

4.1.6 Impacts on Socio Economic Environment

299

4.1.7 Impact on Occupational Health Environment and Remedial Measures

300

4.1.8 Possible Accidents 304

4.2 Mitigation Measures for minimizing and /or off setting adverse impacts identified

306

4.2.1 Measures proposed during Construction 306

4.2.2 Measures proposed during Operation

307



5

Analysis of Alternatives (Technology

& Site)

5.1 The scoping exercise results in need for alternatives

313

5.2 Description of each alternative

5.3 Summary of adverse impacts of each alternative

5.4 Mitigation measures proposed for each alternative

5.5 Selection of alternative

6 Environmental

Monitoring Program

6.1 Technical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures

314

6.2

Measurement methodologies, frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedules, emergency procedures, detailed budget & procurement schedules

314

7 Additional Studies

7.1 Public Consultation 318

7.2 Occupational Health & Safety 318

7.3 Disaster Management including Risk Assessment & Hazard Control

324

7.4 Social Impact Assessment and R&R Action Plans.

333

8 Project Benefits

8.1 Improvements in the Physical Infrastructure

335

8.2 Improvements in the Social Infrastructure

335

8.3 Employment potential –skilled; semi-skilled and unskilled

335

8.4 Other Tangible Benefits 336



9 Environmental Management

Plan

9.1 Administrative Aspects 337

9.2 The Technical Aspects 338

9.3 Corporate Environmental Policy 354

9.4 Monitoring and Evaluation Method 356

9.5 Peripheral Development or Socio –Economic Development Activities

358

10 Executive Summary & Conclusion 359

11 Disclosure of Consultants

engaged

11.1 The names of the Consultants engaged

371

11.2 Brief resume and nature of Consultancy rendered by the Consultant

372



PART - A



1.0 Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by the Ministry of

Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India, New Delhi and the compliances in EIA/EMP Report

As per the size as well as project activity of the proposed project, it comes under screening category “A”. As per the EIA Notification Number S. O. 1533 (E) dated 14th September, 2006 and amended thereafter, Mr. Abhishek Mohanty, Director of M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd. submitted an application for finalization of ToR for preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Environmental Management Plan (EMP) report which is a basic requirement for obtaining Environmental Clearance prior to obtaining Consent to Establish from OSPCB for enhancement of production, vide letter no. BCMPL/145/2012-2013 dated 10.08.2012 and subsequent communication to all members including the Ministry vide letter no. BCMPL/66/2013-14 dated 16.05.2013 along with Form -I & proposed ToR and copy of Pre –feasibility Report.

Subsequently, the above proposal was considered by the Reconstituted Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) in the 8th meeting held during 16-17th May, 2013 for prescribing TORs for undertaking detailed EIA/EMP study. The ToR issued by MoEF & CC, the then MoEF, Government of India vide Letter No. J-11011/316/2012-IA-II (I) dated 24th June, 2013. The copy of the said ToR is given in Exhibit No. 01.

Validity of Terms of Reference: The ToR has been issued by MoEF & CC, the then MoEF, Govt. of India vide letter no. J-11011/316/2012-IA II (I) dated 24th June, 2013. The said ToR is valid for a period of two years from the date of issue of ToRs for submission of the final EIA/EMP Report (As per the memorandum of MoEF & CC, the then MoEF No. J-11013/41/2006-IA II (I) dated 22.03.2010). Thus, the validity of ToR will expire on 23.06.2015.

Reference of the ToRs in the text of the EIA Report: All the points mentioned in the ToR issued are addressed in this EIA/EMP report. The references of those points addressed in the text of the report are given in Table No. 01.



Exhibit No. 01 (Approved ToR)













Table No. 01

Sl. No

ToR issued by MoEF & CC, the then MoEF Location in the Report

1 Executive summary of the project. Chapter 10,

Page No. 359 to 370

2 Photographs of the existing and proposed plant area

Clause No. 1.8,

Page No. 121 to 124

3 Compliance to the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance/CTE/CTO granted by the SPCB

Clause No. 1.9.1

Page No. 139

4

A certified copy of the report of the status of compliance of the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance and Consent to Operate for the ongoing/existing operation of the project by the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and SPCB

Clause No. 1.9.2

Page No. 150

5 Recent monitoring report from SPCB, which shall include the data on AAQ, water quality, solid waste etc. shall be submitted.

Clause No. 1.9.3

Page No. 154

6

Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, compliance to the notice(s)

Clause No. 1.10

Page No. 155

7 A line diagram/flow sheet for the process and EMP

Clause No. 1.11

Page No. 156

8 The earlier questionnaire for industry sector should be submitted while submitting EIA/EMP.

It is submitting along with final EIA/EMP for EC.

9 A copy of coal linkage documents Clause No. 1.7

Page No. 121

10

Proposal should be submitted to the Ministry for environment clearance only after acquiring total land. Necessary documents indicating acquisition of land should be included.

Clause No. 1.6

Page No. 53

11 A site location map on Indian map of 1:10, 00,000 scale followed by 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet with at least next 10

Map No. 03

Page No. 194



Kms of terrains i.e. circle of 10 kms and further 10 kms on A3/A2 sheets with proper longitude/latitude/heights with min. 100/200 m. contours should be included. 3-D view i.e. DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for the area in 10 km radius from the proposal site.

12

Present land use should be prepared based on satellite imagery. High-resolution satellite image data having 1m-5m spatial resolution like quickbird, Ikonos, IRS P-6 pan sharpened etc. for the 10Km radius area from proposed site. The same should be used for land used/land-cover mapping of the area.

Map No. 07

Page No. 200

13

Location of national parks / wildlife sanctuary / reserve forests within 10 km. radius should specifically be mentioned. A map showing land use/land cover, reserved forests, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, tiger reserve etc in 10 km of the project site.

Map No. 19

Page No. 272

14 A list of industries within 10 km radius of the plant area.

Clause No. 3.3.6.2

Page No. 282

15 Details and classification of total land (identified and acquired) should be included.

Clause No. 1.6, Page -53 Clause No. 2.4.1.5 in Page No. 183

16

Project site layout plan showing raw materials and other storage plans, bore well or water storage, aquifers (within 1 km.) dumping, waste disposal, green areas, water bodies, rivers/drainage passing through the project site should be included.

Clause No. 2.4.1.7

Page No. 184

17

List of raw material required and source along with mode of transportation should be included. All the trucks for raw material and finished product transportation must be Environmentally Compliant.

Clause No. 2.4.1.2

Page No. 176

18 Quantification & Characterization of solid /hazardous waste & its action plan for management should be included.

Clause No. 2.4.1.6

Page No. 183

19 Mass balance for the raw material and products should be included.

Table No. 11

Page No. 177



20 Energy balance data for all the components of Ferro alloy plant should be incorporated.

Clause No. 2.4.1.3 Page No. 180

21 Design details of Ferro Alloy Plant and manufacturing process details should be included.

Clause No. 2.4

Page No. 169

22 Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall is necessary.

Clause No. 3.3.3.3

Page No. 253

23

Ambient air quality at 8 locations within the study area of 10 km., aerial coverage from project site with one AAQMS in downwind direction should be carried out including cumulative Impact of the surrounding industries

Clause No. 3.3.3

Page No. 242

24

The Suspended Particulate Matter present in the ambient air must be analyzed for the presence of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), i.e. Benzene soluble fraction. Chemical characterization of RSPM and incorporating of RSPM data.

Clause No. 3.3.3.2

Page No. 253

25

Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features.

Clause No. 4.1.1.1

Page No. 289

26

Air quality modeling for Ferro alloy plant for specific pollutants needs to be done. APCS for the control of emissions should also be included to control emissions within 50 mg/Nm3.

Clause No. 4.1.1.1

Page No. 289

27

Ambient air quality as per National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 should be included.

Clause No. 3.3.3

Page No. 242

28 Ambient air quality monitoring should be included for the day (24 hrs) for maximum GLC along with followings. Clause No. 4.1.1.1

Page No. 289 i Emissions (g/second) with and without the

air pollution control measures



ii Meteorological inputs (wind speed, m/s), wind direction, ambient air temperature, cloud cover, relative humidity.

Clause No. 4.1.1.1

Page No. 289

iii Model input options for terrain, plume rise, deposition etc.

iv Print-out of model input and output on hourly and daily average basis

v

A graph of daily averaged concentration (MGLC scenario) with downwind distance at every 500 m interval covering the exact location of GLC.

vi

Details of air pollution control methods used with percentage efficiency that are used for emission rate estimation with respect to each pollutant

vii

Applicable air quality standards as per LULC covered in the study area and % contribution of the proposed plant to the applicable Air quality standard. In case of expansion project, the contribution should be inclusive of both existing and expanded capacity.

viii No. I-VII are to be repeated for fugitive emissions and any other source type relevant and used for industry

ix Graphs of monthly average daily concentration with down-wind distance

x

Specify when and where the ambient air quality standards are exceeded either due to the proposed plant alone or when the plant contribution is added to the background air quality.

xi Fugitive dust protection or dust reduction technology for workers within 30 m of the plant active areas.

29

Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment should be assessed and provided.

Clause No. 4.1.4

Page No. 299

30

An action plan to control and monitor secondary fugitive emissions from all the sources as per the latest permissible limits issued by the Ministry vide G. S. R. 414(E) dated 30th May, 2008.

Clause No. 4.2.2

Page No. 307 to 309



31

Presence of aquifer/aquifers within 1 km of the project boundaries and management plan for recharging the aquifer should be included.

Clause No. 3.3.2.4

Page No. 230 32

Source of surface/ground water level, site (GPS), cation, anion (Ion Chromatograph), metal trace element (as above) chemical analysis for water to be used. If surface water is used from river, rainfall, discharge rate, quantity, drainage and distance from project site should also be included.

33

Ground water analysis with bore well data, litho-logs, drawdown and recovery tests to quantify the area and volume of aquifer and its management.

34 ‘Permission’ for the drawl of water should be obtained. Water balance data must be provided.

Clause No. 2.4.1.4

Page No. 182

35 A note on the impact of drawl of water on the nearby River during lean season.

Clause No. 4.1.3

Page No. 298

36 Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures.

Clause No. 9.2

Page No. 344 to 353

37

Surface water quality of nearby River (60 m upstream and downstream) and other surface drains at eight locations must be ascertained.

Clause No. 3.3.2.3

Page No. 206 to 219

38

If the site is within 10 km radius of any major river, Flood Hazard Zonation Mapping is required at 1:5000 to 1;10,000 scale indicating the peak and lean river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency.

Clause No. 3.3.2.4

Page No. 230

39 Pretreatment of raw water, treatment plant for waste water should be described in detail. Design specifications may be included.

Clause No. 2.4.1.4

Page No. 182

40

Ground water monitoring minimum at 8 locations and near solid waste dump zone, Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area are essential as also. Ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic) is vital.

Clause No. 3.3.2.3

Page No. 206 to 241



41

Action plan for solid/hazardous waste generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly slag from all the sources should also be included.

Clause No. 2.4.1.6

Page No. 183

42

Identification and details of land to be used for all type of slag disposal in the secured land fill as per CPCB guidelines should be included.

Clause No. 2.4.1.5 in Page No. 183 Clause No. 2.4.1.7 in Page No. 184

43

End use of solid waste and its composition should be covered. Toxic metal content in the waste material and its composition should also be incorporated particularly of slag. Under Clause No. 4.2.2 in

Page No. 310 44

Provision of Toxic Chemical Leachability Potential (TCLP) test for the slag and its end use should be included.

45 Action plan for chrome recovery and its solid waste management plan.

46 Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area should be included.

Under Clause No. 9.2 Page No. 340 to 343

47 Chrome water treatment/management plan Under Clause No. 4.2.2 in Page No. 312

48

Detailed description of the flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) should be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species.

Clause No. 3.3.5.1

Page No. 266

49 Disaster Management Plan including risk assessment and damage control needs to be addressed and included.

Clause No. 7.3 in Page No. 324

50 Occupational Health:

Clause No. 7.2

Page No. 318

a

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

b.

Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers? health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre



placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of abovementioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise.

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

Clause No. 7.2

Page No. 318 d

Action Plan for the implementation of OHS Standards as per OSHAS/USEPA

e Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and sub contract workers.

51 Corporate Environment Policy


i

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

ii

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

iii

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

iv

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

52

At least 5 % of the total cost of the project should be earmarked towards the corporate social responsibility and item-wise details along with time bound action plan should be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated upon.


53 Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures should also be included.

Clause No. 2.4.1.12 in Page No. 191



54

Public hearing issues raised and commitments made by the project proponent on the same should be included separately in EIA/EMP Report in the form of tabular chart with financial budget for complying with the commitments made.

Clause No. 2 under Part –A of EIA/EMP Report. Pages from 26 to 45.

55 Any litigation pending against the project and / or any direction / order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof.

Clause No. 1.10.1 in Page No. 155

Besides the above, the below mentioned general points are followed while preparing this EIA / EMP Report

i All documents should be properly indexed, page numbered. It has been followed.

ii Period/date of data collection should be clearly indicated. It has been followed.

iii Authenticated English translation of all material in Regional languages should be provided. It has been followed.

iv

The letter/application for environmental clearance should quote the MOEF & CC, THE THEN MOEF file No. And also attach a copy of the letter.

It is being followed.

v The copy of the letter received from the Ministry should be also attached as an annexure to the final EIA - EMP Report.

It has been followed.

vi The index of the final EIA-EMP report must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report

It has been followed.

vii

While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF & CC, the then MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry should also be followed.

It has been followed and Certificate given in Page no. 2 & 3.

viii

The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality Council of India (QCl) / National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) would need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP reports prepared by them and data provided by other organization/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc.

Page No. 03



General: This EIA report is called as the FINAL EIA (as per the generic structure prescribed in Appendix-III of the EIA Notification, 2006) covering the above mentioned issues and the details of the Public Consultation, to take further necessary action for obtaining environmental clearance in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the EIA Notification, 2006.

2.0 Public Consultation The Public Hearing in respect of project proposed by M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd. for expansion of Baliapal Ferro Alloys Plant by new installation of 2 X 9 MVA and 3 X 5 MVA capacity Submerged Arc Furnace and One Chrome Ore Beneficiation Plant at Village Baliapal, Tehsil Danagadi, District Jajpur, Odisha for Manufacturing of 66,000 TPA, High Carbon Ferro Chrome/Ferro-Manganese/Sillico-Manganese/Ferro Silicon/Pig Iron, or a combination thereof & 36,000 TPA to 48,000 TPA of Chrome Concentrate, was held on 20/01/2015 at 11.00 AM at Khandurai Temple Premises, village Khandurai of Jajpur district in accordance with the Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India EIA Notification No. S. O. 1533 (E) dated 14th September, 2006 and amended thereafter.

As per the above notification, notice inviting comments, views, objection and suggestions from the Public in respect of the above project was published in newspapers namely “The Times of India” daily English and “The Samaj” daily Odia on dated 17/12/2014. The notification regarding the conduct of Public Hearing is given in Exhibit No. 02 & 03 respectively.

The Public Consultation panel consisted of following members:

i. Sri Bharata Chandra Behera, Additional District Magistrate, Jajpur Road, Dist-Jajpur

ii. Dr. Anup Kumar Mallick, Regional Officer, OSPCB, Kalinga Nagar.

Sri Bharata Chandra Behera, Additional District Magistrate, Kalinga Nagar, Jajpur Road, Dist-Jajpur, supervised and presided over the meeting, assisted by Dr. Anup Kumar Mallick, Regional officer, State Pollution Control Board, Kalinga nagar and the representative of State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, Bhubaneswar.

At the outset Dr. Anup Kumar Mallick, Regional Officer, SPC Board, Kalinga Nagar welcome the other panel member and the public, gave a introduction about the guidelines to be followed for the public hearing in the light of EIA Notifications 2006 in respect of Environmental assessment for M/S B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd for expansion of its Baliapal Ferro Alloys Plant by addition of 2 X 9 MVA and 3 X 5 MVA Capacity Submerged Arc Furnace for production of 66,000 TPA High Carbon Ferrochrome / Ferro Manganese / Silico Manganese / Ferro Silicon / Pig Iron or A Combination thereof and installation of one Chrome Ore Beneficiation Plant for production of Chrome Ore Concentrate of 36,000 TPA To 48,000 TPA, At Baliapal village, Tahasil- Danagadi of Jajpur District.



Exhibit No. 02 Newspaper Publication (English)



Exhibit No. 03 Newspaper Publication (Odia)



Sri Bijay Ketan Giri, Project Manager of M/S B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd on behalf of the proponent addressed the committee members and assembled public and gave a brief description about the proposed project. Later Dr. (Ms.) Arundhati Tej, Project Consultant also briefed about expansion of M/S B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd., at Baliapal village, Tahasil- Danagadi of Jajpur District. He also briefed about the peripheral development work that had been taken up in this area, and made a presentation about the environmental management, pollution control measures, waste-management of the related expansion project. The copy of the statement of the industry read out at public hearing proceedings is enclosed.

Regarding public hearing of M/S B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd at Baliapal village, Tahasil- Danagadi of Jajpur District was publicized at the office notice Board of Kiajhara Gram Panchayat, Salijanga Gram Panchayat, Deulakana Gram Panchayat office, Rangagudi Gram Panchayat office, Nariabhanga Gram Panchayat office, BDO Office at Danagadi, Tahasil Office Danagadi, Jilla Parisad Office, Danagadi and local villages of Baliapal, Tomka, Salijanga, Jhumpuna, Kharakhai, Khandurai, Barabanki, Jamuposhi, Nariabhanga, Palasuni, Kaibulgadia, Nauraliposhi, Phuljhar, Sagargarh, Ramthenga, Sukinda and Baghuapal etc.

Dr. Anup Kumar Mallick, Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board, Regional Office, Kalinga nagar & representative of State Pollution Control Board Odisha then invited the public to present their views about the proposed project on environmental consideration.

The views expressed by various speakers are as follows;

1. Sri Pratap Kumar Dhir, Deulakana Panchayat

He welcomed the expansion proposal of the industry. He expressed that this plant is established during the late 1990’s. Earlier the entire villagers were depending on cultivation. Due to industrialization the financial status of these villagers slowly improved. Earlier peoples were using bicycles but after industrialization these people are using Motor cycles. His demands were;

a. Local Employment opportunity

b. More peripheral developmental works as done by Tata Steels Ltd. and Brahmani River Pallet Ltd.

c. Company should operate the plant following various Rules & Regulations applicable.



2. Sri Narottam Behera, Sarpanch, Deulakana Gram Panchayat

He supported the views expressed by the previous speaker. He expressed his sincere thanks to the District Administration for conducting public hearing with respect to expansion of Ferro Alloy plant of M/s B. C. Mohanty. He expressed that villagers gathered here for expressing the views of the local villagers with respect to expansion proposal of M/S B. C. Mohanty. He expressed that enhancement of production will lead to more development of the area. His demands were;

a) Local employment opportunity,

b) More peripheral work

c) Pollution control measures

d. With the help of local administration local problems shall be fulfilled.

3. Sri Dwarika Nath Das, Tomka village

He on behalf of the villagers welcomed the public hearing and expressed that it is a great privilege that the said company has taken initiative for expansion of industry with production. He gave more stress to the local employment. Without elaborating much detail he expressed his views in support of the proposed expansion project.

4. Sri Sudhansu Sekhar Kar, Salijanga Village

He expressed that expansion in industrial activity and production will lead to all round development of the industry and generation of more revenue. He demanded that those villagers who gave land for establishment of the industry, should be given priority for employment by the authority benefiting the family members of land looser. He also demanded that more local employment, better education facility and more peripheral developmental works in nearby village area should be taken care of.

5. Sri Bhagirathi Dalai, Nauraliposhi village

He welcomed the villagers gathered in the public hearing of M/S B. C. Mohanty. He also welcomed the District Administration for conducting the public hearing. He expressed that he always support industrialization. Expansion project of the industry which will leads to more development and more employment in this area. He expressed that industrialization and production will lead to all round development of the local area and generation of more revenue. He lauded the peripheral developmental works taken up by the Tata Steels Ltd like 200 bed capacity Hospital at Kalinga Nagar area, drinking water supply through Tube wells at different villages,



supply of solar lights to nearby villages etc. Kalinga nagar is one of the largest industrial hub in Asia. His demands were;

a. Local employment opportunity

b. More priority with respect to employment for the displaced people,

c. Adequate pollution control equipments shall be installed at all the dust generating points. There shall not be any complain regarding dust pollution,

He urged to M/S B.C.Mohanty that with the expansion programme they should provide all types of assistance to the nearby villages.

6. Sri Niranjan Dalai, Nauraliposhi village

He expressed that the villagers of Salijanga Panchayat are not fully aware of this public hearing. Public hearing should be conducted at Salijanga Panchayat instead of conducting at this place. He stressed that about 10 persons of this Panchayat are being suffering from illness due to pollution. He also expressed that M/S B. C. Mohanty has been paying very low salary to their employees. He did not support for this proposed expansion project.

7. Sri Vidyadhar Nayak, Deulakana village

He expressed his unhappiness towards M/S B. C. Mohanty for not having good public relation with their Sarpanch. He expressed that he is not against the industry, but he is not satisfied for their peripheral developmental work done by M/S B. C. Mohanty. Simultaneously he expressed his happiness towards M/S B.C. Mohanty for having 500 more employment provision in the expansion project. He urged that whatever different proposals are mentioned in the expansion project all should be implemented accordingly.

8. Sri Pramod Kumar Mahakud, Baliapala village

He expressed that Industrial hub of Kalinga Nagar was the dream of Shri Biju Patnaik, former Chief Minister of Odisha. He always wanted to develope this area in all respect. Industrialization is the back bone of any development. He expressed that industrialization will lead to more development of the area with respect to health, wealth, education, peripheral developments etc. He welcomed the public hearing as well as expansion proposal of the industry.

9. Sri Nrupamani Das, Tomka village

He urged that whatever different proposals are mentioned in the expansion project proposal should be implemented accordingly. He expressed that expansion in industry will lead to all round development of the nearby village and generation of more employment and revenue. He demanded that priority should be given to the local employment and also better educational



facility to the children and good road infrastructure facility. He expressed that Kalinga Nagar area is having more greeneries but stressed that the administration should encourage plantation of fruit bearing trees. He requested to the District Administration as well as to M/S B. C. Mohanty for plantation of fruit bearing trees in nearby all villages. He welcomed public hearing.

10. Sri Upendra Kumar Mahanta, Baliapala village

He corroborated the peripheral developmental work as done by the proponent is highly appreciated. He expressed that more emphasis shall be given for local employment. He also requested to M/S B. C. Mohanty as well as to the Administration to take initiative for different developmental activities. He demanded that those villagers who gave land for establishment of the industry, should be given priority in employment by the authority benefiting the family members of land loosers.

11. Sri Harihar Mahal, Baliapala village

He welcomed the expansion project. He demanded that regarding employment issue, priority shall be given first for those family members who given their land for establishment of industry. He demanded that better health care facility, drinking water supply, better education, better road infrastructure facility shall be provided by the industry.

12. Sri Buddam Singh Jamda, Ramthinga village

He expressed that expansion in industry and production will lead to all round development in general and employment in particular. He told that this industry has been operated for the three months for trial basis. He gave more stress to the local employment. He urged that some provision shall be made for employment of those people who are uneducated. He demanded that better health care facility, drinking water supply, plantation, peripheral developmental works shall be provided by the authority.

13. Sri Siddharth Sankar Das, Salijanga village

He expressed that in the project report employment for 500 people has been mentioned. He told that Salijanga Gram Panchayat is having 17 wards, so more priority with respect to employment shall be given for Salijanga Gram Panchayat people. He also demanded that better health care facility, drinking water supply, education facility, provision of primary health center, plantation, peripheral developmental works shall be provided by the authority. He gave more stress to the local employment with respect to educational priority and agreement with the local Panchayat members.



14. Sri Ajit Kumar Nath, Salijanga village

He expressed that always nearby villagers are affected due to industrial pollution. So he urged that Salijanga village is very close to the industry of M/S B. C. Mohanty, so the Salijanga villagers shall be given more priority for different developmental works as well as employment benefit. He requested that public hearing should have been conducted at Salijanga village.

15. Sri Krupasindhu Keshari, Baliapala village

He expressed that the Ferro Alloy industry of M/S B. C. Mohanty is situated just 500 m. distance away from his house. He told that expansion in mining activity and production will lead to all round development of the nearby villages. He demanded that priority should be given to the local employment for educated and uneducated people. He also demanded that with the expansion project the authority should provide employment of 500 people as mentioned in project report along with health checkup facility, adequate pollution control measures and also better educational facility to the children. He requested that villagers should be consulted before processing of PDC work. He supported the proposed expansion project.

16. Sri Tipun Mahal, Baliapala village

He gave more stress to the local employment. Without elaborating much detail he expressed his views in support of the proposed expansion project.

17. Sri Sadashiba Nanda, Salijanga Gram Panchayat

He expressed that only 10% people are aware about the public hearing of M/S B. C. Mohanty. He also expressed that most of the people of Salijanga Gram Panchayat are not aware about public hearing. He told that as Salijanga Gram Panchayat is having 17 wards, so this public hearing should have been conducted at Salijanga Gram Panchayat.

18. Smt. Sumitra Jamuda, Sarpanch, Nariabhanga Gram Panchayat

She gave more stress to the local employment. Without elaborating much detail she expressed her views in support of the proposed expansion project.

19. Sri Ajay Sahu, Salijanga village

He expressed that he always welcomed the industry of M/S B. C. Mohanty as this industry belongs to one Odiya people. He expressed that the owner of the industry is also having a 44 years old mine. He asked to Additional District Magistrate that, public hearing should have been conducted at Salijanga Gram Panchayat instead of conducting public hearing at Khandurai Temple Premises. He expressed his unhappiness towards his peripheral developmental work in the area.



20. Sri Niranjan Babu, Salijanga

He welcomed the public and the district Administration for this Public Hearing. Without elaborating much in detail he expressed his support for the expansion proposal of M/s B.C.Mohanty. However, he urged for more employment opportunities for local people.

Observation: Generation of local employment opportunity, education, drinking water facility, adequate air pollution control system/Solar power facility, primary health center facility and aforestation etc. were the most important issues emerged during the discussion.

Dr. Anup Kumar Mallick, Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board, Kalinga Nagar & representative of State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, prepared the summary of the public hearing proceedings accurately reflecting the views and concerns expressed by the speakers with the inclusion of response of the proponent read over to the audience at the end of the meeting explaining the contents in the ODIA Language and the agreed minutes of public hearing meeting was prepared. The statement of issues and concerns of public with the response of proponent, prepared in Odia and English language is annexed herewith separately.

The President of Public Hearing meeting Sri Bharat Chandra Behera, Additional District Magistrate, Jajpur Road, Dist- Jajpur, ratified the minutes of meeting and with the views and demands of public. He then delivered vote of thanks to the public for extending co-operation in smooth conducting of the public hearing proceedings.

The meeting was ended with thanks to the chair. The Statement of issues raised by the public and commitment of the Applicant during Public Hearing is given in Table No. 02 and Exhibit No. 04.



Table No. 02

ISSUES RAISED BY PUBLIC RESPONSE OF PROPONENT

The issues raised at the public hearing meeting are mainly two fold. These are issues concerning to pollution due to proposed expansion and its mitigation and issues relating to development of the area i. e, peripheral development.

The issues concerning to control of pollution are ;

Sri Bijay Ketan Giri, Project Manager and Dr. (Ms) Arundhati Tej, Project consultant of M/S B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd., At- Baliapal village gave their comments to certain demands raised by public as follows.

1 Dust suppression and water pollution control

The industry has provided and will provide dust suppression measures at all dust generating points. The unit also agreed to upgrade the existing air pollution control systems with new technology for control of dust pollution as and when required with the expansion programme. Dust suppression and Water pollution control system are already done in compliance with stipulated norms. The same will be continued in future with the proposed expansion.

2 Aforestation programme

Plantation has already done around the factory and outside the factory premises. New fruit bearing saplings will be provided to the villagers in the next monsoon period under plantation programme.

The issues concerning to development of the area are

3

Local employment opportunity based on educational qualification and provision for family members of land loosers.

The industry has committed towards local employment. Priority will be given for local employment and family members of land loosers.



4 Provision of health care with a Primary Health care facility

Keeping in view of the health and hygiene issue, the company told that they already appointed one Doctor on contract basis in this area for regular health check up for the locals.

5 Provision of better educational facility

Infrastructure facilities will be provided to the nearby village schools.

6 Provision of solar light The proponent has agreed to provide s lights to the nearby village in consulta with District Administration

7 Provision of drinking water For other peripheral developmental wo the industry authority told that PDC wo will be carried out with the expansion the industry and also in consultation w the nearby village committee members local administration of this area.

8 Provision of more peripheral developmental work.



Exhibit No. 04 Statement of Issues Raised During Public Hearing





The list of Participants attended during the Public Hearing is given in Exhibit No. 05

Exhibit No. 05 List of Participants















PART - B



Chapter – 1

Introduction 1.1 Preamble

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study is a process, used to identify the environmental, social and economical impacts of a project in its vicinity prior to decision-making as well establishment of the said project. It is a decision-making tool, which guides the decision makers in taking appropriate decisions for proposed projects. It aims predicting environmental impacts at an early stage of project planning and design, find ways and means to reduce adverse impacts, shape projects to suit the local environment and present the predictions and options to decision makers. By using EIA, both environmental and economic benefits can be achieved. EIA systematically examines both beneficial and adverse consequences of the proposed project and ensures that these impacts are taken into account during the very beginning of any project. By considering environmental effects and mitigation, early in the project planning stage, there are many benefits, such as protection of the environment, optimum utilization of resources and saving overall time and cost of the project. Properly conducted EIA also lessens conflicts while promoting community participation and in the process it alerts decision-makers in formulating the base for environmentally sound projects and also helps in formulating a workable Environmental Management Plan (EMP) which is required for smooth implementation of all environmental safeguard schemes.

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, the then Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India, had made Prior Environmental Clearance (EC) for certain development projects mandatory through its notification dtd. 27/01/1994 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Keeping in view of the experience gained in environmental clearance processes over a period of more than one decade, the MoEF & CC, the then MoEF, has made some amendments and came out with Environment Impact Notification, S. O. 1533(E), on dt.14/09/2006. It has been made mandatory to obtain environmental clearance for different kinds of developmental projects enlisted in the Schedule-1 of the said notification prior to establishment.

The notification has broadly classified projects under two categories - A and B. Category - A Projects (including expansion and modernization of existing projects) require EC clearance from Central Government (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the then Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India) prior to obtaining Consent to Establish from State Pollution Control Board. While category - B projects are considered by State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), constituted with the approval of MoEF & CC, the then MoEF.



As per the EIA Notification of 14th September 2006 and its amendment dated 1st December, 2009, the present Ferro Alloys expansion project comes under the category “A” for which the TOR as described briefly in the following paragraphs for preparation of EIA is issued by the Ministry, and the said letter is given in the following section. EIA is required for conduct of Public Hearing. There after the Environmental Clearance will be considered by the MoEF & CC, the then MoEF for the said Ferro Alloys expansion project.

1.2 Purpose of the Report The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, the then Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India had under the Environmental (Protection) Act 1986 promulgated a notification on 27 January, 1994 and amended thereafter from time to time. As per the last EIA Notification vide document No. of MoEF & CC, the then MoEF No. S. O. 1533 (E) dated. 14th September 2006 this proposed project requires Environmental Clearance prior to obtaining Consent to Establish from State Pollution Control Board. The Proposed project is the expansion of Baliapal Ferro Alloys Plant by new installation of 2 X 9 MVA and 3 X 5 MVA capacity Submerged Arc Furnace and One Chrome Ore Beneficiation Plant at Village Baliapal, Tehsil Danagadi, District Jajpur, Odisha for Manufacturing of 66,000 TPA, High Carbon Ferro Chrome/Ferro-Manganese/Sillico-Manganese/Ferro Silicon/Pig Iron, or a combination thereof & 36,000 TPA to 48,000 TPA of Chrome Concentrate by M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. As per the size as well as project activity of the proposed project, it comes under screening category “A”. For the purpose of prior environmental clearance, preparation of this report (Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan) as per approved ToRs is required for conduct of Public Hearing. Hence, the purposes of preparing this report on behalf of the company whose details are described here after in the subsequent sections. This EIA is prepared, as per the ToR issued by MoEF & CC, the then MoEF, Government of India vide Letter No. J-11011/316/2012-IA-II (I) dated 24th June, 2013 and also in the line of generic structure of EIA given in EIA Notification.

1.3 Identification of Project & Project Proponent It is an expansion project within the existing premises having 1 X 4.5 MVA capacity Submerged Arc Furnace with production capacity of 12,500 TPA of High Carbon Ferro Chrome.

The proposed expansion project is the new installation of 2 X 9 MVA and 3 X 5 MVA capacity Submerged Arc Furnace and One Chrome Ore Beneficiation Plant at Village Baliapal, Tehsil Danagadi, District Jajpur, Odisha for Manufacturing of 66,000 TPA, High Carbon Ferro Chrome/Ferro-Manganese/Sillico-Manganese/Ferro Silicon/Pig Iron, or a combination



thereof & 36,000 TPA to 48,000 TPA of Chrome Concentrate. It is promoted by M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Private Limited. It is a Private Limited Company having its Registered Office at Rajabagicha, Opposite to S. B. I. Jhanjirmangala, District Cuttack - 753009 of Odisha State. The profile of the Project proponent with contact details are given in Table No. 03.

Table No. 03 Details of Project Proponent

Sl. No.

Name Designation Address

1 Siddhartha Mohanty Director and Nominated Owner

B.C. Mohanty & Sons (P) Ltd. Rajabagicha, Cuttack – 753 009, Tel : 2349548,6544734, Fax : 2520347

2 Jyotshna Mohanty Director


3 Abhishek Mohanty Director


4 Udayana Mohanty Director


5 Leena Pattanaik Director


6 Priyabrata Patnaik Director


The proposed project will be established in the existing plant premises of 34.85 Acres of area. The existing plant has obtained Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from State Pollution Control Board, Odisha.

Proposed proposal of M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd. is identified as Primary Metallurgical Industry and is categorized under 3(a) of schedule of Industries (Category ‘A’) as per EIA Notification No. S. O. 1533 (E) dated 14th September 2006 and amended thereafter.



1.4 Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of the Project Nature & Size: The proposed project with 2 X 9 MVA and 3 X 5 MVA Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) will be able to produce 66,000 TPA of either or the combination of High Carbon Ferro Chrome, Ferro Manganese, Silico Manganese, Ferro Silicon, Pig Iron or a combination of thereof.

Low grade friable chrome is not directly usable for production of High Carbon Ferro-chrome because of low Chromium oxide (Cr2O3) content. Chrome ore is a scarce natural product. It is necessary to increase its concentration by ore beneficiation process for MAXIMUM UTILIZATION. This Chrome Ore Beneficiation Plant (COBP) will cater partly for the need of RAW Material for production of High Carbon Ferro-Chrome. The capacity of the plant is proposed to be 36000 TPA minimum and 48,000 TPA maximum output with 80,000 to 100,000 TPA input, depending upon chromium oxide concentration and process efficiency. In this process there is no chemical reaction.

Location: The proposed project will be established within the existing plant premises of the Company at village Baliapal, Tehsil Danagadi in Jajpur District of Odisha State. The said project can be located in Survey of India Topo sheet No.73 G/16. The location of said project is demarcated in the Toposheet as shown in the following Map No. – 01 (a) (Index Map) and Map No. – 01 (b) (Site Plan Based on Village Map). The project site is bounded by latitude 210 02’ 13.58’’ N to 210 02’ 28.56’’ N and longitude 850 58’ 33.81’’ E to 850 58’ 45.87’’ E.

1.5 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country and or Region

India’s steel production capacity is going to increase manifold in the coming years. The per capita consumption of steel is only 49kg in our country compared to world average of 182 kg. In addition various steps have been taken to increase domestic steel consumption. Some of them are i) Steel Intensive Housing ii) Earthquake Resistant Structural and Rebar iii) Bridges and Culverts and iv) Steel Bullock Carts. India is the 5th largest crude steel producer in the world and is expected to become the second largest by 2015-16.

India continued to maintain its lead position as the world's largest producer of direct reduced iron (DRI) or sponge iron during January-December 2010. More than 250 MoUs have been signed with various States for planned capacity of around 280 million tonne.

In order to have product flexibility while keeping in view the demand supply scenario the company will use the same facility fully or partially to manufacture Ferro Alloys like High Carbon Ferro Chrome, Ferro Manganese, Ferro Silicon, Silico Manganese and Pig Iron.



Map No. 01(a) Index Map



Map No. 01 (b) Site Plan Based on Village Map


1.6 Land Documents of the Project All plant facilities including all utilities of the proposed expansion project are to be installed in the existing plant premises of the Proponent. The acquired land for this existing and proposed expansion is 34.85 acres in total. This land has been owned by the project proponent. The present land use is industrial. The copy of land schedules are given in Exhibit No. 06.

Exhibit No. 06









































































































































1.7 Coal Linkage Documents of the Project The unit does not require any coal for the project. Thus there is no need for obtaining Coal Linkage.

1.8 Photographs of Existing and Proposed Plant Area The photographs of the project site are given below in Photograph No. 01 to 06.

Photo No. 01 Photographs of Existing Plant Premises



Photo No. 02 Photographs of Existing Plant Premises

Photo No. 03 Photographs of Existing Plant Area



Photo No. 04 Photographs of Existing Plant Area

Photo No. 05

Photographs of Existing Plant Area



Photo No. 06 Photographs of Proposed Plant Area

1.9 Statutory Approvals

Environmental Clearance: The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF & CC, the then MoEF), Government of India had under the Environmental (Protection) Act 1986 promulgated a notification on 27 January, 1994 and amended thereafter from time to time. As per the last EIA Notification vide document No. of MoEF & CC, the then MoEF No. S. O. 1533 dated. 14th September 2006 this proposed project requires prior Environmental Clearance before obtaining Consent to Establish from State Pollution Control Board.

The existing 1 X 4.5 MVA SAF was constructed under EIA Notification 1994 where it was mandatory to obtain the Environmental Clearance if the cost of the project exceeds 100 Crores of Rupees. As the project cost of the existing unit was under Rs.100.00 Crores and thus obtaining Environmental Clearance was not applicable at that time. And the existing unit has obtained required Consent to Establish and subsequently Consent to Operate from State Pollution Control Board, Odisha to establish and to operate the same.

Consent to Establish: The Company has installed 1 X 4.5 MVA capacity SAF for manufacturing of HCFeCr with valid Consent to Establish Order from the State Pollution Control Board, Odisha vide letter no. 24716/IND-II-NOC-3324 dated 12.08.2005. The annual production capacity of the



existing unit is 12,500 TPA of High Carbon Ferro Chrome. The said Consent to Establish Order is shown in the Exhibit No. 07.

Consent to Operate: This plant is operating successfully with valid Consent to Operate order from State Pollution Control Board, Odisha. The validity of Consent to Operate Order for existing facility is up to 31.03.2015. The copy of the said order is given in Exhibit no. 08.

Exhibit No. 07

Consent to Establish Order of Existing Unit







Exhibit no. 08 Consent to Operate Order of Existing Unit























1.9.1. Status of Compliance Report of the conditions stipulated under

Consent to Operate issued by OSPCB

Table No. 04

Sl. No General Conditions Stipulated in the Consent to Operate Order

Compliances

1

The consent is given by the Board in consideration of the particulars given in the application. Any change or alteration or deviation made in actual practice from the particulars furnished in the application will also be the ground liable for review / variation / revocation of the consent order under section 27 of the Act of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and section 21 of Air (Prevention & control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and to make such variations is deemed fit for the purpose of the Acts.

No Change or alteration has been made in the actual practice from the particulars furnished in the application.

2

The Industry would immediately submit revised application for consent to operate to this Board in the event of any change in the quantity and quality of raw material / and products / manufacturing process or quantity / quality of the effluent rate of emission / air pollution control equipment / system etc.

No change in status.

3

The applicant shall not change or alter either the quality or quantity or the rate of discharge or temperature or the route of discharge without the previous written permission of the Board.

No change in status.

4

The applicant shall comply with and carry out the directives / orders issued by the Board in this consent order and at all subsequent times without any

The Company agrees with the condition.



negligence on his part. In case of non-compliance of any order/directive issued at any time and /or violation of the terms & conditions of this consent order, the applicant shall be liable for legal action as per the provisions of the Law/Act.

5

The applicant shall make an application for grant of fresh consent at least 90 days before the date of expiry of this consent order.

The Company will apply before stipulated time.

6

The issuance of this consent does not convey any property right in either real or personal property or any exclusive privileges nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Central, State laws or regulation.

Not Applicable

7

This consent does not authorize or approve the construction of any physical structure or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any natural water course.

The Company agrees with the condition and follows strictly.

8

The applicant shall display this consent granted to him in a prominent place for perusal of the public and inspecting officers of this Board.

The consent order has been posted in separate Board and displayed in the office for the perusal of the public and inspecting officer of pollution board.

9

An inspection book shall be opened and made available to Board's Officers during the visit to the factory.

An inspection book has been kept for the inspecting authority.

10

The applicant shall furnish to the visiting officer of the Board any information regarding the construction, installation or operation of the plant or of effluent treatment system / air

The Company follow the instruction strictly



pollution control system / stack monitoring system any other particulars as may be pertinent to preventing and controlling pollution of Water / Air.

11

Meters must be affixed at the entrance of the water supply connection so that such meters are easily accessible for inspection and maintenance and for other purposes of the Act provided that the place where it is affixed shall in no case be at a point before which water has been taped by the consumer for utilization for any purposes whatsoever.

Flow-meter is affixed at the inlet of the water supply.

12

Separate meters with necessary pipe-line for assessing the quantity of water used for each of the purposes mentioned below :

a) Industrial cooling, spraying in mine pits or boiler feed

b) Domestic purpose c) Process

Yes, Complied.

13

The applicant shall display suitable caution board at the place where the effluent is entering into any water-body or any other place to be indicated by the Board, indicating therein that the area into which the effluents are being discharge is not fit for the domestic use / bathing.

Not Applicable

14

Storm water shall not be allowed to mix with the trade and / or domestic effluent on the upstream of the terminal manholes where the flow measuring devices will be installed.

Strom water collected separately in water reservoir and reused.



15

The applicant shall maintain good house-keeping both within the factory and the premises. All pipes, valves, sewers and drains shall be leak-proof. Floor washing shall be admitted into the effluent collection system only and shall not be allowed to find their way in storm drains or open areas.

Good housekeeping practices are maintained.

16

The applicant shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities or systems install or used by him to achieve with the term(s) and conditions of the consent.

The Company maintains good working order.

17

Care should be taken to keep the anaerobic lagoons, if any, biologically active and not utilized as mere stagnation ponds. The anaerobic lagoons should be fed with the required nutrients for effective digestion. Lagoons should be constructed with sides and bottom made impervious.

Not Applicable

18

The utilization of treated effluent on factory’s own land, if any should be completed and there should be no possibility of the effluent gaining access into any drainage channel or other water courses either directly or by overflow.

The treated effluent channelized separately.

19

The effluent disposal on land, if any, should be done without creating any nuisance to the surroundings or inundation of the lands at any time.

No effluent is discharged on land after treatment.

20

If at any time the disposal of treated effluent on land becomes incomplete or unsatisfactory or

Not Applicable



create any problem or becomes a matter of dispute, the industry must adopt alternate satisfactory treatment and disposal measures.

21

The sludge from treatment units shall be dried in sludge drying beds and the drained liquid shall be taken to equalization tank.

Not Applicable

22

The effluent treatment units and disposal measures shall becomes operative at the time of commencement of production.

It is followed.

23

The applicant shall provide port holes for sampling the emissions and access platform for carrying out stack sampling and provide electrical outlet points and other arrangements for chimneys / stacks and other sources of emissions so as to collect samples of emission by the Board or the applicant at any time in accordance with the provisions of the Act or Rules made therein.

02 (Two) Nos. port holes for sampling and power supply points with other arrangement for chimney and stacks monitoring have been provided.

24

The applicant shall provide all facilities and render required assistance to the Board staff for collection of samples / stack monitoring / inspection.

The Company follows the condition strictly.

25

The applicant shall not change or alter either the quality or quantity or rate of emission or install, replace or alter the air pollution control equipment or change the raw material or manufacturing process resulting in any change in quality and / or quantity of emissions, without the previous written permission of the Board.




26

No control equipments or chimney shall be altered or replaced or as the case may be erected or re-erected except with the previous approval of the Board.

The Company agrees with condition and follows strictly.

27

The liquid effluent arising out of the operation of the air pollution control equipment shall be treated in the manner and no ion of standards prescribed by the Board in accordance with the provisions of Water (Prevention & control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (as mentioned)

No liquid effluent arising in air pollution control equipment.

28

The stack monitoring system employed by the applicant shall be opened for inspection to this Board at any time.


29

There shall not be any fugitive or episodal discharge from the premises.

Fugitive or episodal discharge as per stipulated standard.

30

In case of such episodal discharge / emissions the industry shall take immediate action to bring down the emission within the limits prescribed by the Board in conditions / stop the operation of the plant. Report of such accidental discharge / emission shall be brought to the notice of the Board within 24 hours of occurrence.


31

The applicant shall keep the premises of the industrial plant and air pollution control equipments clean and make all hoods, pipes, valves, stacks / chimneys leak proof. The air pollution control equipments, location, inspection chambers, sampling port holes shall be made easily accessible at all times.




32

Any upset condition in any of the plant / plants of the factory which is likely to result in increased effluent discharge / emission of air pollutants and /or result in violation of the standards mentioned above shall be reported to the Headquarters and Regional office of the Board by fax /speed post within 24 hours of its occurrence.


33

The industry has to ensure that minimum three varieties of trees are planted at the density of not less than 1000 trees per acre. The trees may be planted along boundaries of the industries or industrial premises. The plantation is stipulated over and above the bulk plantation of trees in that area.

Total plantation planted in plant : 3000 Nos.

34

The solid waste such as sweeping, wastage packages, empty containers residues, sludge including that from air pollution control equipments collected within the premises of the industrial plants shall be disposed off scientifically to the satisfaction of the Board so as not to cause fugitive emission, dust problems through leaching etc. of any kind.

Proper care has been taken against fugitive emission dust problem.

35

All solid wastes arising in the premises shall be properly classified and disposed off to the satisfaction of the Board by :

i) Land fill in case of inert material, care being taken to ensure that the material does not give rise to leachate which may percolate into ground water or carried away with storm run-off.

Solid waste after classification is disposed off as under :

1. Pure slag – Land filling

2. Metal touching – Stocked on a paved platform.



ii) Controlled incineration, wherever possible in case of combustible organic material.

iii) Composting, in case of bio-degradable material.

36

Any toxic material shall be de-toxicated if possible, otherwise be sealed in steel drums and buried in protected areas after obtaining approval of this Board in writing. The de-toxication or sealing and burying shall be carried out in the presence of Board’s authorization person only. Letter of authorization shall be obtained for handling and disposal of hazardous wastes.

Hazardous wastes if any are disposed off through authorized agency by OSPCB.

37

If due to any technological improvement or otherwise this Board is of opinion that all or any of the conditions referred to above requires variation (including the change of any control equipment either in whole in part) this Board shall after giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard, vary all or any of such condition and thereupon the applicant shall be bound to comply with the conditions so varied.

The Company agrees with this condition.

38

The applicant, his / heirs / legal representatives or assignees shall have no claim whatsoever to the condition or renewal of this consent after the expiry period of this consent.


39

The Board reserves the right to review, impose additional conditions or condition, revoke change or alter the terms and conditions of this consent.




40

Notwithstanding anything contained in this conditional letter of consent, the Board hereby reserves to it the right and power under section 27 (2) of the Water (prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 to review any and / or all the conditions imposed herein above and to make such variations as deemed fit for the purpose of the Act by the Board.


41

The conditions imposed as above shall continue to be in force until revoked under section 27 (2) of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Section 21A of Air (Prevention & Control Pollution) Act, 1981.


42

In case the consent fee is revised upward during this period, the industry shall pay the differential fees to the Board (for the remaining years) to keep the consent order in force. If they fail to pay the amount within the period stipulated by the Board the consent order will be revoked without prior notice.

The Company agrees to pay additional amount.

43

The Board reserves the right to revoke / refuse consent to operate at any time during period for which consent is granted in case any violation is observed and to modify / stipulate additional conditions as deemed appropriate.


Special Conditions Compliances

1

The industry shall install full-fledged gas cleaning system (spark arrestor followed by bag filters) and as to emission shall confirm to the prescribed standard of 100 mg/Nm3 for Particulate Matter

We have installed Gas Cleaning Plant consisting of a water cooed tube and bag filter.



2

The Port hole and platform facilities provided near entry point duct shall be raised to a suitable height for proper sampling of flue gas in the stack attached to GCP.

02 (Two) Nos. port holes for sampling and power supply points with other arrangement for chimney and stacks monitoring have been provided.

3

The unit shall provide pollution control measures for controlling fugitive dust emission from all other sources and the ambient air quality inside the factory premises shall confirm to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

We have provided the shed for storage of raw material. The ground has been concreted. We have also provided concrete platform for storage of finished products.

4

The industry shall install proper dust extraction system and arrestors in the Raw Material Handling Section.

Three separate hoppers have been installed at the Raw Material handling Section. The hopper has provision of four serge bin which is completely closed system. The entire raw material feeds to the furnace though Chain Pulley.

5

The conveyors shall be covered and all the transformer points shall be provided dust extraction system.

The conveyor belts are fully covered by G. I. Sheets.

6

Auto water sprinkling arrangement/fixed type water sprinklers shall be provided at all the dust generating points for regulate fugitive dust.

We have provided water sprinkling arrangements for control of fugitive dust.

7

The unit shall provide retaining walls around the factory premises to check the ore fines from being carried away with surface runoff to nearby water bodies. Garland drain shall be provided along the retaining walls inside he factory premises. Provision shall be made for collection of wash water from the garland drain and water collected shall be treated in a

We have completed cemented boundary wall around the factory premises. Concreted drains also have been constructed. The drains are covered with lid at all sides. Four numbers of separate concrete pit have been provided for collection of surface runoff water.



sedimentation tank. Under no circumstances, the wash water shall be allowed outside the factory premise.

8

The industry is to construct metalloid (black topped or concrete) roads with proper drainage facility with wetting and cleaning arrangement within the premises to minimize fugitive dust emission.

At present we have made morrum road. It will be concreted.

9 No production activity shall be carried out without operation of all pollution control devises.


10

Domestic effluent shall be discharged to soak pit through septic tank constructed as per BIS Specifications.

Soak Pit and Septic Tank has been constructed as per BIS Specifications.

11 Cooling water shall be completely recycled.

Cooling Tower for recycling of waste water has been installed.

12 Scrubbed effluent shall be treated in settling tanks and recycled.

Settling Tank has been constructed.

13 In no case the unit shall discharge any of the effluent to outside of the factory premises.

There is no discharge of effluent to outside of the factory premises.

14

The solid waste and sludge generated from settling tank shall be properly disposed off without causing any public nuisance or environmental contamination.


15

Solid Waste and slag shall be dumped inside the factory premises in such a manner to prevent ground water contamination and any public nuisance or used for road making.


16

In case the Consent fee is revised upwards during the period of consent, the unit shall pay the differential amount to the Board (for remaining years).

We abide by the conditions.



to keep Consent Order in force. If the industry fails to pay the amount within the period stipulated by the board, the Consent Order will be revoked without prior notice.

17

The Board reserves the right to revoke/refuse the consent at any time during the period in case any violation is observed and to modify/stipulate additional conditions as deemed appropriate.

We abide by the rule.

18 The unit shall develop thick green belt along the periphery of the premises.

We have planted about 9000 saplings inside and out the plant premises.

19 The unit shall abide by E (P) Act, 1986 and Rules framed there under.

We abide by the provisions of E (P) Act, 1986 and rules framed there under.

20 The unit shall furnish land conversion document to the Board within two months.

We will follow the instructions.

1.9.2 Certified Copy of the Report of the Status of Compliance of the

Consent Conditions by Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board, Odisha

The certified copy of the report by the Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board, Regional Office, Jajpur, w.r.to the status of compliance of the conditions stipulated in the Consent to Operate of the existing operation of the unit has been given in Exhibit No. 09.



Exhibit No. 09 Certified copy of the RO, OSPCB







1.9.3 Recent Monitoring Report of the Unit by R. O., OSPCB The recent environmental parameter monitoring report of the existing unit has been given in Exhibit No. 10.



Exhibit No. 10 Environmental Parameter Monitoring Report by the RO, OSPCB

1.10 Notice under Section 5 of EP Act, 1986

There is no notice under the section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Act against the said project as on date.

1.10.1 Litigation/Court case, if any, pending relating to the project

There is neither any litigation nor any court cases against said project or against the Company as on date.



1.11 Line diagram/flow sheet for the process and EMP A line diagram/ flow sheet for the process and Environmental Management in the plant are given in Diagram No. 01.

Diagram No. 01











1.12 Generic Structure of Environmental Impact Assessment

Document

The terms of reference of the EIA Study of the said project is governed by the ToR issued by the EAC as mentioned above. All points listed in the said ToR issued are covered in different sections of this EIA Report in different chapters.

This EIA is based on one season base line data collection as per ToR. A brief outline of areas covered in this EIA is given here under.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION – Chapter –2 In this chapter the detailed description of the proposed project, such as the type of the project, need for the project, project location, layout, project activities are explained. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT – Chapter –3 This chapter covers baseline environmental data and its analysis with respect to the project area which is the core area and the buffer area of the study area. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES – Chapter – 4

This chapter describes the anticipated impacts on the environment and its mitigation measures.

The method of assessment of impacts including modeling techniques adopted to assess the impacts is described. Details of the impacts on the baseline parameters, and the mitigation measures to be implemented are also given.

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) – Chapter – 5 This chapter explains regarding the possibility of alternate of Technology and site selection. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM – Chapter – 6

This chapter outlines the planned environmental monitoring program including the technical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures proposed.

ADDITIONAL STUDIES – Chapter – 7

This chapter covers the details of the additional studies required in addition to those specified in the ToR. The subject identified by the proponent, subjects identified by the regulatory authority, subjects



identified by the public in general and other stakeholders, Risk Analysis & Disaster Management Plan, Natural Resource Conservation and Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R & R) are the main area covered in this chapter.

PROJECT BENEFITS – Chapter – 8 This chapter describes the benefits that the project is going to provide to the locality, neighborhood, region and nation as a whole.

Details of benefits by way of improvements in the physical infrastructure, social infrastructure, employment potential and other tangible benefits are also discussed. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN – Chapter – 9 Environmental Management Plan (EMP), which includes the administrative and technical setup, summary matrix of EMP, the cost involved to implement the EMP and provisions made towards the same including the environmental policy of the company as a whole is also described in this chapter. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS GIVEN in Chapter –10 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS given in Chapter -11



Chapter – 2

Project Description

2.1 Type of Project

The Proposed project is the expansion of existing Baliapal Ferro Alloys Plant by new installation of Submerged Arc Furnace and One Chrome Ore Beneficiation Plant at Village Baliapal, Tehsil Danagadi, District Jajpur. The details of proposed project expansion are given in below Table No. 05.

Table No. 05

Proposed Project

Sl. No

Proposed Production Specification of

Proposed Installation

Production Capacity

1

• High Carbon Ferro Chrome (or) • Ferro Manganese (or) • Silico Manganese (or) • Ferro Silicon (or) • Pig Iron (or) • A Combination of thereof

2 X 9 MVA and

3 X 5 MVA Sub Merged Arc

Furnace

66,000 TPA

2 Chrome Ore Beneficiation Plant 80,000 TPA to 1,00,000 TPA

36,000 TPA (Minimum) and

48,000 TPA (Maximum)

output

2.2 Existing Demand – Supply of the Product Demand: Global production of Stainless steel, which consumes about 95% of chrome ore, increased from 24.3 MMT in 2005 to 28.4 MMT in 2006, due to which the demand for ferrochrome during this period grew from 7.0 MMT to 7.5 MMT. Due to the global recession stainless steel production further declined to 24.6 MMT by 2008 resulting in a lower consumption of ferrochrome to 6.8 MMT in 2008. Demand for ferrochrome during 2005-09 grew at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 3.4%.

But stainless steel has shown recovery in 2009 with increase in production quantities quarter-to-quarter and has improved the global demand scenario.



Supply: Global installed capacity of ferrochrome stood at about 9.8 MMTPA during 2009, with an average utilization of 60% during the same period at 5.8 MMTPA. It is to be noted that despite sustained levels of stainless steel production in 2009, the overall ferrochrome production was lower due to the import restrictions in China during last quarter of 2009.

Compared to growing imports by China, on the other hand, coincidentally South Africa - the largest producer of ferrochrome, has been facing power supply shortage in the recent years, resulting in stagnant production capabilities. Hence it is compelled to export un-beneficiated chrome ore resulting in a geographical shift in global demand and supply scenario of ferrochrome.

The global chrome ore reserves are about 11 billion tones against which about 24.4 million tones have been extracted. Globally South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kazakhstan account for more than 95% of ore reserves and hence those countries became the highest producers of ferrochrome globally. Also India’s increase in export duty of chrome ore has led to focus on indigenous ferrochrome production, which shall boost the requirement in capacity enhancement in India.

Demand-Supply Gap: Looking at the scenario in the year 2009, it is noted that there was a supply deficit as the demand was 6.7 MMTPA against the supply of 5.8 MMTPA. This shortfall was made up through normalizing the inventory levels which had increased, due to stock pileups in 2007 and 2008. Hence there is a demand-supply mismatch which needs to be addressed in the global market.

Domestic Scenario- HC Ferro Chrome: Domestic demand for ferrochrome stood at about 0.54 MMT during 2009-10. Domestic demand for ferrochrome witnessed a CAGR of about 5.14 % during 2005-10. According to IFAPA Ferrochrome contributes 40% to total Ferro Alloys demand.

Supply : Although the licensed capacity of chromium alloys plants is 1.30 MMTPA, the active operational plants account for 1.06 MMTPA of installed capacity as of 2009-10. Considering this capacity, the capacity utilization was around 75% during 2009-10. Production stood at 0.79 MMTPA out of which 0.50 MMT was exported during 2009-10. The net domestic supply considering imports was around 0.4 MMTPA.

Ferrochrome trade: India’s exports of ferrochrome have shown an increasing trend over the recent years and the quantities are quite large in comparison to the imports.

Conclusion: Global Demand of Ferrochrome was estimated at 6.7 MMT during 2009. Global installed capacity of Ferrochrome stood at about 9.8 MMTPA during 2009 with a capacity utilization of 60%.

Global scenario indicates clearance of earlier piled up inventories due to



which the supply (6.74 MMT) was more than the production (5.83 MMT) in 2009. At this juncture, with revival in Stainless Steel Industry, new additions may be envisaged globally.

The global industry dynamics pose a gradual shift in production bases, with power shortages in South Africa and imposition of higher export duties in few other countries. Domestic demand for Ferrochrome stood at about 0.54 MMT during 2009-2010.

Installed capacity of chromium alloys during 2009-10 was 1.06 MMTPA. Industry witnessed an average capacity utilization of 75% during 2009-2010. Exports play a major role in India’s ferrochrome industry with 0.5 MMT against the 0.79 MMT productions going towards export. 2.3 Projected Demand – Supply of the Product and Need of

the Project. Performance of the HC Ferrochrome is directly linked with the performance of its major end user - Stainless Steel industry. A brief overview of the market for stainless steel has been presented in this section.

Global Stainless Steel Industry: Against growing competition from alternative materials like aluminum and plastics, stainless steel remains the only choice where corrosion resistance properties are required. As production of stainless steel is dependent on ferrochrome the need for ferrochrome has grown in tandem with the demand for stainless steel. The signs of recovery in global economy, and the drop in the current inventory levels, will optimistically improve the utilization levels of stainless steel and consequently ferrochrome producers and also led to augmentation of capacities. This industry is cyclical in nature and has indicated peaks and troughs over a period of every 3-4 years. It is expected that as compared to the stainless steel production levels in 2008 and 2009, stainless steel production shall grow at a CAGR of 7% during 2010-2018.

Alloy Steel: Both, domestic demand and production of alloy steel have improved owing to rapid industrialization and development of high technology industries.

Some of the major demand drivers for stainless steels are –

Upcoming projects in chemicals, petrochemicals and oil and gas.

Boom in infrastructure sector including housing.

Increased per capita income leading to higher demand for steel in household sector.

Taking a conservative approach, it anticipates a growth rate of 8% during 2010-2018 for Alloys Steel.



Global HC Ferro Chrome Demand: Based on the projected performance of end-user segment, the HC Ferrochrome growth rate has been computed. A conservative approach has been taken for estimating the demand of Ferrochrome. Table No. 05 represents the projected growth rate of Ferro chrome during 2010-2018.

Table No. 06 HC Ferro Chrome Projected Growth Rate - Global

Sl. No Particulars % Share Growth Rate

1 Stainless Steel 90% 7%

2 Alloy Steel 9% 8%

3 Others 1% 5%

Total 100% 7%

Source: MM Estimate Supply : As per the secondary sources, a capacity addition of 0.8 MMT is envisaged in HC Ferrochrome segment. Based on the discussions carried out in the earlier sections, it is apparent that Ferrochrome production is significantly driven by the production of its key end-users. Projected Demand-Supply: The detailed demand – supply gap in the Global HC Ferro Chrome market during 2010-2020 is indicated in the Table No. 07.

Table No. 07 Projected Ferro Chrome Demand Supply Gap- Global

(Million Tones) Year Demand Capacity Utilization Supply Gap 2010 8.56 9.54 75% 7.16 1.40 2011 9.16 10.07 75% 7.55 1.61 2012 9.80 10.57 80% 8.45 1.35 2013 10.49 10.84 80% 8.67 1.82 2014 11.22 10.84 80% 8.67 2.55 2015 12.01 10.84 80% 8.67 3.34 2016 12.85 10.84 80% 8.67 4.18 2017 13.75 10.84 80% 8.67 5.08 2018 14.71 10.84 80% 8.67 6.04 2019 15.74 10.84 80% 8.67 7.07 2020 16.84 10.84 80% 8.67 8.17

Source: MM Estimate



From the above table the following have been concluded.

The demand for Ferrochrome is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7% during 2010-2020 and is likely to reach 16.8 MMT by 2020.

Supply indicated above is arrived at a production capacity of 10.84 million by 2013 and an average utilization of 80%.

Timely capacity additions likely to take charge of the improving demand.

Regulatory constraints for Ore exports and power infrastructure constraints in some global regions will lead to better export opportunities for India which shall led to capacity enhancements.

Domestic Demand: Based on performance of end-user sectors, the growth rate of HC Ferro Chrome has been tabulated. The Table No. 07 represents the projected growth rate of Ferro Chrome for the period 2010-2018.

Table No. 08 HC Ferro Chrome Projected Growth Rate - Domestic

Sl. No Particulars % Share Growth Rate

01 Stainless Steel 90% 7%

02 Alloy Steel 9% 8%

03 Others 1% 7%

Total 100% 7%

Source: MM Estimate From the Table No. 07, the followings have been noted down;

Demand for HC Ferro Chrome in India is significantly driven by demand in stainless steel industry.

HC Ferrochrome market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7% during 2010-2018

As mentioned earlier, South African Ferrochrome industry is facing power supply shortfall and has envisaged power capacity enhancements, but this would take about 3-4 years. Also as India’s ore exports will be restricted, more ore would be available for domestic production of ferroalloys.

Projected Demand- Supply Gap: The detailed demand-supply gap in the domestic HC Ferro Chrome market during 2010-2021 is indicated in the in the Table No. 09.



Table No. 09 Projected Ferrochrome Demand Supply Gap - Domestic

(All figures in million tons)

Year Domestic Exports Capacity Utilization Supply Imports Gap

2010-11 0.58 0.49 1.16 0.75 0.87 0.02 0.19

2011-12 0.62 0.53 1.24 0.75 0.93 0.02 0.19

2012-13 0.66 0.56 1.31 0.75 0.98 0.03 0.22

2013-14 0.71 0.60 1.41 0.80 1.13 0.03 0.16

2014-15 0.76 0.64 1.41 0.80 1.13 0.03 0.25

2015-16 0.81 0.69 1.41 0.80 1.13 0.03 0.35

2016-17 0.87 0.74 1.41 0.80 1.13 0.03 0.45

2017-18 0.93 0.79 1.41 0.80 1.13 0.03 0.56

2018-19 0.99 0.84 1.41 0.80 1.13 0.03 0.68

2019-20 1.06 0.90 1.41 0.80 1.13 0.03 0.81

2020-21 1.14 0.97 1.41 0.80 1.13 0.03 0.95

Source: MM Estimate From the above table the followings have been concluded;

The demand supply gap during the first three years is considered at 75% utilization levels. This scenario is expected to change in the subsequent years due to increased demand for stainless steel in domestic as well as export markets.

The demand of HC Ferro Chrome likely to reach 1.14 MMT by 2021.

The gap is likely to increase from 0.19 MMT in 2010-11 to 0.95 MMT by 2020-2021.

Timely capacity additions likely to take charge of the improving demand capacity enhancements and will facilitate export opportunity for Ferro chrome producers.

Conclusions Global HC Ferro Chrome demand is projected to grow at a CAGR of

7.00% during 2010-2020. The global demand of HC Ferro Chrome likely to reach 16.8 MMT by

2020. Domestic HC Ferro Chrome demand is projected to grow at a CAGR

of 7% during 2010-2021.



Capacity additions of about 0.1 MMT are on the anvil. The domestic

demand of HC Ferrochrome is likely to reach 1.14 MMT by 2021.

Since the demand-supply gap likely to emerge only from 2013-2014 onwards, the proponent has to keenly focus on export market for sale of major portion of HC Ferrochrome production prior to this period.

2.4 Associated Operations of the Project, Technology Selected

and Manufacturing Process Description 2.4.1 Components of the Project

The general components of the proposed project are as follows;

Manufacturing /Production of High Carbon Ferro Chrome, Ferro Manganese, Ferro Silicon, Silico Manganese, Pig Iron and Chrome ore Beneficiation Plant.

Raw Material & Mass balance for the raw material and products

Energy/power & Energy balance

Water & Water Balance and Source

Solid Waste Generation and Management

General Plant Layout

Manpower requirement

Project Implementation Schedule

Pollution Control Measures

Statutory Approvals

Total Project Cost

2.4.1.1 Manufacturing Process

Ferro Alloys: Ferroalloys are alloys of iron with chromium, manganese, silicon, or other elements. Ferro Alloys will be produced by smelting the ore which contains one or more of the said elements so as to impart its properties to the alloy. Ferroalloys are essential additives in steel for imparting desired properties of steel to suit varied applications. It can be said that no steel can be made without use of one or more of the several Ferro Alloys. Within each of these ferroalloy products there are variants whose classification is based on the extent of carbon present in that alloy. The variants observed under each of these product categories are explained in this section. Generally Ferro Alloys are used as de oxidizers and alloy additives in the steel manufacturing. The Ferro-alloys Industries are categorized into two main groups.



Bulk Ferro Alloys: These include products like Ferro Chrome mainly used in stainless steel making and Ferro Manganese, Sillico-Manganese, Ferro Silicon used by Alloy steel producers.

Noble Ferro Alloys: These include Ferro Molybdenum, Tungsten, Vanadium, and other noble elements which find application in steel making.

By using different ferroalloys and those having different carbon concentration levels, various steel products are obtained.

Ferro Chrome: Percentage of Chromium in Ferrochrome can vary between 50-75%. Ferrochrome is classified into three categories as shown below, based on its carbon content.

i. Low Carbon Ferro Chrome, which has Carbon content 0.025% to 0.1%.

ii. Medium Carbon Ferro Chrome, wherein the Carbon content is 0.1% to 4%.

iii. High Carbon Ferro Chrome / Charge chrome, wherein the Carbon content is 6% to 9%.

It is produced by smelting Chrome Ore, reductant (coke) with fluxes in a submerged electric arc furnace. In this process, Chromium Oxide & Iron Oxides are reduced to Chromium & Iron and simultaneously combine with carbon to form alloy while other constituents form slag. The molten alloy & slag are tapped out from time to time through tap hole and collected in pans or ladles. Alloy is of higher specific gravity material than slag. Hence, it segregates and remains at the bottom of the pan or the ladle where the slag rises to top and over flows from it to other pan/ladle/ sand beds. If it is collected in ladle, again it is to be casted to form cakes. When it is sufficiently cooled, cakes are broken to required sizes and manually cleaned the slag if it is in surface of the alloy pieces. Slag is a byproduct and reject material having very limited utility.

Ferro Manganese: Percentage of Manganese in Ferro Manganese is generally in the range of 55 to 75%. This ferroalloy is classified into the following two grades on the basis of its carbon content:

Low Carbon Ferro Manganese – below 0.5% carbon

High Carbon Ferro Manganese from 6% to 8% carbon

The production Process of High carbon Ferro-Manganese is almost similar to the High Carbon Ferro-chrome manufacturing process as described above except that use is Manganese Ore instead chrome ore.

Ferro Manganese, a bulk ferroalloy, is a key ingredient for steel making.



Sillico Manganese(SiMn) : Sillico manganese (SiMn) is a Ferroalloy with high manganese and silica content. It is made by heating a mixture of Manganese ore ( main constituent -MnO2, & Fe2O3 ), Quartzite( main constituent-SiO2 ), with carbon in a furnace wherein these undergo a thermal decomposition reaction and produces alloy and slag. The remaining process is as similar as above. Sillico-Manganese is used as a deoxidizer and an alloying element in steel. The standard grade Sillico manganese contains 14 to 16% silicon, 55 to 68% manganese, and 2% carbon. The low carbon grade SiMn has carbon levels from 0.05 to 0.10 %.

Ferro Silicon (FeSi) : Ferro Silicon production is carbo-thermic reduction of Iron Oxides and Quartz (SiO2) in an electric furnace. It is a power intensive production process.

The main raw material for production of Ferro Silicon is the Quartz and Mill-scale and coke. It is a slag free process.

The Furnace is a Refractory lined shell .The required power is fed to the Furnace through the Electrodes. The electrodes are submerged in the Furnace charge - a proportionately calculated mixture of Quartz, Mill-scale and coke. The electric arc generated in the hearth is covered by the charge and the ore is smelted at a temperature of 1600 deg C. The electrodes are self-forming and consumable. The entire process is continuous. The produced liquid material in the hearth is periodically tapped out from the tap hole using Oxygen lancing. The metal is collected in to metal pans or sand beds in liquid stage. After sufficient cooling, the alloy cakes are processed as per customer given size specification.

In an electric submerged arc furnace, the reduction of Silica proceeds according to following overall reaction.

SiO2 + 2 C = Si + 2CO

Fe2O3 +CO = FeO + CO2

FeO + C = Fe + CO

From thermodynamic considerations, Carbon can reduce silica to silicon while still in the solid state at 15540C. The presence of iron in the charge makes the reduction of silica easier.

Pig Iron: The production of carbon bearing Pig Iron is a continuous slag process. Pig Iron is smelted in an electric submerged arc furnace of rating 9 MVA with transformer of secondary voltage of 80-120V. The components of charge for making Pig iron are iron ore fines, mill scale, lime and coke/coal. The materials are mixed by mechanical process in a pre determined ratio. The production of Pig Iron is a slag process and is carried in submerged arc furnace. The electrical energy is supplied



through soderburg electrode to the furnace and it is a high power intensive process.

FeO plays the most important role in the process of reduction. FeO is stable up to 900o C and above 950o C, FeO is converted into Fe. This reduction of FeO by carbon proceeds according to the following reactions:

Fe2O3 = 2FeO + O

FeO + C = 2Fe + 2CO

CO + O = CO2

Iron ore fines are having 60% Fe and Mill Scale is having 70% Fe in their oxides form. The theoretical temperatures of the above mentioned reactions are 11000 C to 12000 C. Once the materials attain the required temperature in the furnace, the liquid molten metal is tapped periodically 6 to 7 times a day. The metal and slag are separated gravitationally because of high difference in density.

Chrome Ore Beneficiation Plant (COBP): During the mining excavation large quantities of low quality ore is generated which is called as over burden. Due to the increasing demand of chrome ore, the process implemented to get the chrome ore from over-burden (Dump) known as Beneficiation.

The beneficiation of low grade chrome ore, which is otherwise unsalable will Produce Chrome Concentrate having Cr2O3 content of 48-50% and above.

It has great importance because

a. It conserve mineral resources.

b. Helps improving mines productivity.

c. It also contributes substantially in terms of earning.

An ore can be described as accumulation of mineral in sufficient quantity to be capable of economic extraction Run of Mines (ROM)

Mainly, beneficiation follows mining and prepares the ore for recovery of valuable minerals. The aim of ore beneficiation is to separate the valuable ore from the gangue, control the silica percentage and thus rendering it fit for refining for direct use.

There are two basic operations in the process of beneficiation mainly liberation of valuable minerals and separation from the gangue (infuriates). Low grade chrome ore along with impurities of silica and mud are generated while removing over burden during operation of Run – of – Mines.



Liberation of valuable mineral is accomplished by crushing and grinding of lump ore. The separation of mineral and gangue is achieved by different physical properties of mineral and gangue. The physical properties used are specific gravity.

Currently the trend is to use low grade ore and convert them to some high grade ore of better quality by beneficiation process. This beneficiation plant is being set-up to utilize the low grade chrome which is available at a cheaper rate and through beneficiation process, produce chrome concentrate of salable grade with 48-50%Cr2O3, SiO2-3%, Al2O3-11%, Silica-5-6% with a minimum chromium iron ratio of 2.7:1.

Process: Beneficiation can be done in two processes:

1. Manual Process (Hand Washing) by two ways

a. Pre-washing Tank b. Bhats

2. Mechanized Process.

The Manual process is not required for the proposed project.

The second is the mechanized process, by which around 3000 MT-4000 MT of finish product per month of chrome concentrate can be produced.

The overall ore characteristics require through dispersal of the ferruginous coating on the chromite and gangue materials. It is therefore, essential through scrubbing & hydro classification ore to be suitably design, after screening the over sized materials +100 mm to 9-) 20 mm size.

Feed sized to scrubber : (-) mm (100%)

Concentrate size : 0 – 3 mm

Recovery : 60 – 70% (in weight)

Feed (medium grade) Cr2O3 : 32 – 35%

Recovery Cr2O3 : 48 -50%

Scrubbing & Desliming: Nearly 60-70% of the ore consists of chrome fines including agglomerates, which requires through scrubbing for removal of ferruginous coating on them. Hence one drum type scrubber will be used with a partial overflow lip for removal of slimes.

Screening: After scrubbing (-) 20mm and (+) 3 mm materials are screened out -3 mm materials are collected in the form of slurry in a slurry pump ,which is fed to Hydro-cyclone, In the Hydro-clone, lighter particles are separated from the fines (chrome) and it is become chrome concentrate. The tailing ore will be collected in a pond through pipe line



for settling along with water. And the clear water over flow to another pond for re-circulation in the process.

2.4.1.1.1 Schematic representation of the Feasibility Drawings

The feasibility drawings of the above mentioned installations are given below.

Diagram No. 02



Diagram No. 03 Manufacturing Process of COB Plant



2.4.1.2 Raw Material Requirement & Source and Mass Balance for the

Raw Material and Products

The raw materials required for the proposed project, its source and Mode of Transportations are given in Table No. 10.

Table No. 10 List of Raw Material

Name of the Raw Materials

Consumption norm per MT of Production

Source of materials Means of transportation

High Carbon Ferro Chrome

Chrome Ore 2.4

From own captive Mines at Sukinda Road

Transportation With Tarpaulin covered Trucks

External purchases for emergency in case not available in captive mine.

Molasses 0.16 Local Market

Road Transportation With Tarpaulin covered Trucks

Hydrated lime 0.12 Local Market

Coke 0.60 Local Market

Carbon Paste 0.02 Local Market

Quartz 0.30 Local Market

Ferro Manganese/Sillico Manganese/Ferro Sillicon

Manganese Ore 2.2/2.5 Local Mines


Coke 0.6/0.7/0.6 Local Market

Carbon Paste 0.018/0.025/0.04 Local Market

Quartz 0.2/1.8 Local Market

Dolomite 0.02 to 0.1 Local Market

Ferro Mn. Slag 1.1 to 1.2 for Si Mn

Production Own Internal handling

by Loader

Pig Iron

Iron Ore Fines 1.3 Local Mines


Coke 0.6 Local Market

Carbon Paste 0.018 Local Market

Quartz 0.1 Local Market

Mill Scale 0.4 Local Market

COBP

Low Grade Ore 2.5 to 3.0 Own Mines and other

Mines Road

Transportation



Mode of Transportation

Mode of transportation of Raw materials will be mostly by trucks following all statutory requirements.

All trucks will be covered by tarpaulin to prevent spillage on road avoiding ground fugitive emission.

It is also a requirement during issue of transport permission from mining department.

Ore transportation trucks are presently tracked by the Mining Department.

Finish product will be packaged in Gunny Bags and then loaded in the covered trucks. It is a requirement to maintain the quality of the finish product of Ferro Alloys.

Mass Balance of the Raw Material and Products: The Mass Balance of the Raw Material and products are given below.

Table No. 11

Total Mass Balance of Materials for one Metric Ton of Ferro-Chrome

List of Materials Quantity in M.T

Moisture in %

VM in %

Carbon in %

Actually Quantity in M.T

Chrome Ore fines 1.40 7% - - 1.302

Chrome Briquettes 1.00 8% -- -- 0.920

Coke 0.64 10% 15% 83% 0.576

Quartz 0.300 4% -- -- 0.288

Magnetite 0.200 9% -- -- 0.018

Total 3.54 -- -- -- 3.101

The 3.54 M.T of materials are fed into the furnace for manufacturing of one M.T of Ferro-Chrome and Slag of 1.2 M.T is generated from furnace. So there is weight loss of 1.34 M.T.



Details of loss quantity

1) Loss of total Moisture in Materials: - 0.436 M. T (as per the above calculation). It is evaporated by heat.

2) Loss of carbon from Coke: - 0.565 M.T for giving the ENERGY. It is burn out with VM & the rest quantity 0.011 M.T is dissolved in Ferro-Chrome (i.e 1.78 % of total carbon).

3) Loss of some Qty i.e. erosion of fines materials:- (0.035 M.T out of 3.54 M.T)

4) Losses of suspended particles (Ash) which is collected from pollution equipment’s filter bags:- 0.0014 M.T.(1.400gm).

5) Losses of gas like CO, CO2, O2 etc by the decomposition of chemical Ions: - 0.3026 M.T. like as…

Cr2O3 = Cr

FeO = Fe

MgCO3 = MgO

CaCO3 = CaO N.B :- Ingredients of Raw Materials:-

1. Chrome Ore :- Cr2O3:- 46-48 %, FeO: - 16 %, SiO2:- 8%, CaO:- 3%,MgO:- 12 %, Lose of Ignition :- 3 % = 100%

2. Quartz : - SiO2:- 98 %, FeO:- 1 %, Al :- 0.5 %, Lose of Ignition:-

0.3-0.5 % = 100 %.

3. Coke: - FC: - 83-85 %, Sulphor:- 0.035 %, Phos :- 0.8 %, Ash :- 13 %, IM :- 2-3 %, VM :- 2-3 %, = 110 %.

4. Magnesite :- MgO :- 30 %, L.O.I :- 35 %, CO2 :- 3-5 %, Al :- 10-12

%, SiO2:- 8-10 %, FeO :- 6-8 %. =100 %.



Material balance of COB Plant: Material balance with flow is given below Diagram No. 04. PRODUCTION: 10 MT/Hr OR 166.5 Kg. per minute

Diagram No. 04

Scrubber:

Solid - 7MT/HR

Liquid - 15KL/HR

Slurry - 24KL/HR

% of Solid - 40%

% of Water - 60%

Ore will be fed to Hopper by loader or manually and from Hopper, ore will be fed to scrubber through reciprocating feeder and conveyor belt. Ore will go to scrubber along with water. After scrubbing it will go to double deck screen. In the screen there will be size separation of (-) 20 mm & (+) 3 mm. Minus 3 mm will be fed to Hydro Cyclone through a slurry pump and from Hydro cyclone lighter particles will over flow. The chrome concentrate will flow through pipe line to finished storing yard.

Low Grade Chrome Ore

ORE BIN

BELT CONVEYOR

Through reciprocating Feeder

DRUM SCRUBBER

DOUBLE DECK VIBRATING SCREEN

SLURRY PUMP

HYDRO-CYCLONE

Chrome concentrate Waste to Tailing Pond

Over size material

Rod Mill



Tailing will go to Pond No.1 for settling and water will flow to Pond No.2 for reusing in the process.

There is no Manual Process involved. Process will be completely mechanized. Production of 3000 MT to 4000 MT per month of chrome concentrate will be only through mechanized wash at the rate of 90% capacity utilization of the plant.

The total raw materials required have been taken around 6000 to 8000 MT per month with 50 to 60% recovery.

2.4.1.3 Energy / Power Requirement and Its Source: For manufacture of Ferro Alloys, electricity is a major input. The requirement of power for the project is around 32,000 KWH. This will be sourced from State Grid.

The energy balance for the proposed project is given in the Table No. 12.

Table No. 12

Energy Balance for the Existing Project

Sl. No.

Load Details of Motors Nos. of

Motor HP KVA KW

1 Furnace 4.5 MVA - - 4500 KVA -

2 Furnace Auxiliaries

69 Nos. 3 HP, 1No. 10HP, 2Nos. 20HP. 72 119 - -

3 EOT Crane 1Nos. 40HP, 1Nos.30HP, 2Nos. 5HP. 04 80 - -

4 Pollution Control Equipment 1No. 75HP, 1No. 1HP. 02 76 - -

5 Raw material Handling System

30Nos. 0.5HP,1No.20HP, 2Nos. 3HP. 1Nos.7.5HP.

34 33.5 - -

6 Briquette Plant

15Nos.3HP, 1Nos.10HP,1Nos. 15HP, 1No.20HP,1Nos. 25HP, 2Nos.40HP,

21 206 - -

7 Ground Hopper with Conveyer belt

6Nos. 0.5HP, 1Nos.7.5HP, 2Nos. 15HP.

63 33 - -

8 Air Compressor 1No. 70HP, 01 - -

9 Pump House with Submersible pump

1No.2HP, 1No.5HP, 1No.15HP, 1No. 60HP,

04 82 - -

10 Plant Lighting - - - - 40KW 11 Laboratory - - - - 10KW

12 Office, colony, & Canteen

-- - - - 20Kw



Diagram No. 05

Approximated



2.4.1.4 Water Requirement and Its Source: The proposed project will use ground water. The necessary permission for drawl of ground water will be obtained from the Central Ground Water Authority before establishment. Water circulating system is comprising with cooling tower, cold sump & circulating pump room. It will be provided near the furnace bay to economize the piping expenses. An overhead water tank will be provided in this area for furnace cooling. The underground water tank shall be made considering three day’s storage capacity. The total makeup water requirement is 960 M3 per day during operation. The factory and administrative buildings will be designed to have Rainwater Harvesting System. The Water Balance Diagram is shown in Diagram No. 06.

Diagram No. 06

Water Balance Diagram



2.4.1.5 Details of land requirement for different Components of the

Project or Land Use Break up of Project Area The breakup of total land use of the in project area which is 34.85 acres is given in the following Table No. 13.

Table No. 13

Land Use Breakup (Existing & Proposed Expansion)

Sl. No Land use Area in acres

1 Plant & Building 21.80

2 Open Area

3 Solid Waste Disposal 1.55

4 Green Belt/Plantation 11.50

Total 34.85

2.4.1.6 Quantification & Characterization of Solid /hazardous Waste & its Action Plan for Management.

The following measures for solid waste Management will be adopted.

About 60,000 to 85,000 TPA of slag (Solid Waste as By Product) will be generated from the Process.

Slag would be collected at the point of production, and will be used in construction of Roads etc after TCLP Test.

Dust from Bag Filter of Submerged Arc Furnace and Tapping Process will be collected, stored in storage yards and disposed to use in briquette manufacturing.

Slag generated will be dumped in the secured landfill within the plant premises. Plant has enough area for handling of slag.

Solid waste like waste cottons, empty bags, rejected gaskets, empty bottles, waste jerry canes, steel structures and rejected spares of process equipments etc, generated, may have scarp value and will be disposed off with price realization.

Used Oil will be disposed to authorized reprocessing units having valid authorization from State Pollution Control Board, Odisha.

The earth / mud separated at COBP will be disposed for land filling.



2.4.1.7 General Plant layout : The plant general alignment layout showing proposed plant & building, raw material storage area, solid waste disposal area, bore well, green belts, roads and open area has been shown in the Diagram No. 07.

Diagram No. 07

Plant Layout



2.4.1.8 Manpower requirement

The Plant would operate for about 330 days in a year. The total number of employees will be recruited is about 500 (direct and indirect). The manpower estimated includes;

• Plant and Corporate Management

• Plant Engineers

• Sales Engineers

• Technical and Non – Technical staff

• Skilled, semi skilled and unskilled workers

The Table No. 14 gives the manpower need.

Table No. 14 Manpower Details for Proposed Project

Designation Nos.

CEO 1

Sr. Managers 4

Managers 10

Technical Staff 50

Non- Technical Staff 75

Skilled & Semi Skilled workers 160

Unskilled Workers 200

Total 500

2.4.1.9 Project Implementation Schedule The project will be completed in a period of 12 months. The zero date will be considered as the date on which all statutory clearances including Environmental Clearance are obtained. The company has already appointed contractors for the project and its detailed Engineering activities including approval of drawings.

2.4.1.10 Description of mitigation measures incorporated into the project to meet environmental standards.

The different mitigation measures already taken to meet environmental standards, environmental operating conditions and to be taken are as follows.



Control Measures in Place at Present (1 X 4.5 MVA Furnaces)

The following control measures have been provided to the existing 1 X 4.5 MVA Furnace. These are as follows;

Smoke Hood along with Heat Exchanger, Venturi Scrubber and Bag Filters.

All internal roads are well maintained and almost 80% are made either RCC and Black topped.

The Store yard for both Raw Material and Finish Product are also made RCC.

Green belt along the Boundary wall and avenue plantation along the Internal Roads has been done.

Portable & Mobile sprinklers have been provided for fugitive dust control.

All surface runoff except furnace area and storage area is channelized through storm water drains and tested for Hexavalent Chromium before being discharged.

Furnace area and Storage area drains are separated and runoff is used for cooling.

The photograph of the pollution control equipment of the existing unit is given in Photo No. 07 to 11.

Photo No. 07



Photo No. 08

Photo No. 09



Photo No. 10

Photo No. 11



Proposed Pollution Control Measures

Air Pollution: The following air pollution control measures will be adopted.

Sprinklers to suppress dust emission during raw material handling.

Black topping of all internal roads to avoid particulate matter emission / ground fugitive emission due to movement of trucks.

Dry fog dust suppression system and bag filters to control dust emission from the process.

Bag filters with Heat Exchangers to control gaseous fumes and dust emission from the submerged arc furnace.

Suction Hood followed by bag filters to control air pollution from tapping process.

Provision of green belt in and around the plant premises.

All Pollution control Systems will be installed with provision of the control of emission. The particulate matter emissions will not exceed 60mg/Nm3.

Noise Pollution: The following mitigation measures will be adopted.

Provision of silencers shall be made wherever possible.

Blowers to be housed in sound proof buildings.

A well planned layout shall be made so as to maintain adequate distance between the source and the receiver.

Dampening materials for wrapping the work places like compressor room, DIG set etc.

Green belt with species of wider canopy shall be implemented.

Ear plugs to the workers exposed to noisy equipments.

Water Pollution: The following mitigation measures will be adopted.

Efforts shall be made to reuse the contaminated water after adequate treatment.

Runoff water during rainy season from surrounding plant area, from the storage yard will be collected in concrete drains or with geo synthetic liner base and reused in the plant.

No housing colony will be constructed in the premises so only sewage generated from office/plant toilets will be in a septic tank followed by soak pit designed as per BIS specification.

Rainwater harvesting pit are planned to recharge ground water.



Diagram No. 08 Proposed Air Pollution Control System

2.4.1.11 Statutory Approvals Following are the various statutory approvals/ clearances which will be obtained for the proposed expansion project following or in parallel with prior environmental clearance.

Consent to Establish from State Pollution Control Board, Odisha.

Consent to Operate from State Pollution Control Board, Odisha.

NOC from Gram Panchayat.



Plant layout Approval (Boiler and Factory Directorate).

Water Supply.

Power supply Connection / HT Substation Layout.

License from State/District authorities for procurement, transport storage & processing of minerals.

Excise and VAT registration.

2.4.1.12 The Capital Cost & Recurring Cost/Annum for Environmental Pollution Control.

The project cost of the proposed project is budgeted at Rs.70.00 Crores (Rupees Seventy Crores) only. The same will be funded by financial institutes with Promoters contribution.

The Capital Cost on Environmental Pollution Control would be Rs.150.00 Lacs (Rupees One Crore fifty lacs) only approximately.

Recurring Cost on Environmental Pollution Control is Rs. 15.00 Lacs/Annum (Rupees fifteen Lacs per Annum) only approximately.

2.4.2 Assessment of new & untested technology for the risk of technological failure.

The technology adopted and to be adopted are all proven technology. There is no provision of adopting or testing any new technology. Thus assessment regarding its performance or the failure does not arise.



Chapter – 3 Description of the Environment 3.1 Study Area Study area for the purpose of preparing Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan of this proposed expansion project is limited within 10 kilometers of radius from the project site. The proposed project site is referred as core area and the area beyond the core area and within 10 kilometers around the project site is referred as buffer area throughout this report. The Study area is shown in Map No. 01, the Index Map. The recent satellite map of the area is shown in Map No. 02. This map is of 10 km radius.

Map No. 02

Satellite Map



3.2 Topography/ Physiographic of Study Area The Project area under reference is a plain area. The contour of the study area varies from 60 m aMSL to 783 m aMSL. There is no Ecologically Sensitive area as per Hon’ble Supreme Court Civil writ petition No.460 of 2004.

There is no national park/wild life sanctuary/biosphere reserve/ tiger reserve/ elephant reserve in the core (project area) and buffer zone (10 km radius of the project area).

Kiajhor Parbat is situated at a distance of 9.0 Kms towards south of project site.

Boundary of Mahagiri Protected Forests (Dense Jungle mainly Sal) is at a distance of 2.0 km towards West of the project site.

Boundary of Tamka Protected Forests (Dense Jungle mainly Sal) is at a distance of 5.0 km towards North West of the project site.

Barang Reserve Forest (fairly dense mixed jungle) is at a distance of 7.0 kms towards east of project site.

A number of Cashew Plantations are seen towards North east of the study area.

There is no perennial nala passing through the plant area.

Surface run-off water flows along the natural slopes, valleys and finally into the Kusei nadi a tributary river of Baitarani.

Kusei nadi is flowing in the north of project area at a distance of 11-12 kms.

Ganda Nala flows towards north of project area.

Jhurjhuri Nala from north to south towards east of project area.

There is no endangered fauna like elephant, sloth bear, python etc in & around the project area.

Nearest CRZ area is at Paradeep, which is more than 100 kms from the project area.

The topography or the physical features of the study area are shown in the Map No. 03, the Topographical Map and Map No. 04, the 2 D Shaded Relief Map.



Map No. 03 Topographical Map of the Study Area



Map No. 04 2D Shaded Relief Map of the Study Area



3.3 Period of Baseline Data Collection, Components of Baseline Data, Methodology and Baseline Information on Environmental Components

The period of baseline data collection was the winter 2013 i.e. December, 2013, January & February 2014. The components of base line data collection for both primary and secondary are Land /Soil Quality, Water Quality, Flora (Vegetation) & Fauna, Air Quality, Noise Level, Meteorological Data and Socio – Economic status of the people in the study area. The methodology for baseline data collection, the sampling locations for environmental parameters and analysis results obtained are explained in the following sections.

3.3.1 Land /Soil Environment

3.3.1.1 Types of Soil: The lotholigical map of the study area is given in Map No. 05.

Baseline Information: To establish the base line characteristics with respect to soil quality in the study area, 05 (five) numbers of soil samples were collected from both the project site and from buffer zone for analysis of scheduled parameters. Frequency of sample collection was once in the season during winter season 2013.

The locations of sample collection and scheduled dates of sample collection are given in Table No. 15 and whereas the sampling locations are shown in the Map No. 06.

Table No.15

Soil Sampling Points and Schedule

Sample ID No.

Date of Sample

Collection Sampling Location

Direction from the Project Area

S1

09.01.2014

Plant Premises Central part

S2 Agricultural land in village Sukinda

South west of Project Area

S3 Agricultural land in village Duburi

South of Project Area

S4 Agricultural land in village Tamka NNW of Project Area

S5 Agricultural land in village Ragarah

East of Project Area



Map No. 05 Lithological Map of the Study Area



Map No. 06 Location of Soil Quality Monitoring Stations



Methodology: The soil samples collected were analyzed at the testing laboratory of State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, Bhubaneswar and the Govt. Laboratory located at Bhubaneswar, following Indian Standards Specifications confirming to Central Pollution Control Board as well as State Pollution Control Board, Bhubaneswar, guidelines for the purpose of estimating the required physical and chemical parameters with a view to establish the baseline data. The primary data (soil quality) collected at site were supplemented by the secondary data (soil type) to obtain the full analytical picture of the soil relevant to the present study. Observation: Various parameters representing soil quality were analyzed from the soil samples collected from the area. Samples at a depth of 10 cm collected through field survey were analyzed and the results obtained are presented in the following tables. The soil quality with reference to the presence of different parameters as observed from the sample analysis is given in Table No. 16.

Table No. 16 Soil Quality Analysis Report

Sl. Parameters Unit

Analysis Results Sample Collected on 09.01.2014

S1 Plant Area

S2 Sukinda

S3 Duburi

S4 Tamka

S5 Ragara

1 Acidity mg/kg 6.25 5.32 5.43 4.70 6.43

2 Electrical Conductance µS/cm 121.1 33.5 53.1 92.6 63.3

3 Organic Carbon % 0.56 0.16 0.18 0.45 0.17

4 Phosphorous Kg/Ha. 11.0 28.0 15.0 22.0 14.0

5 Potassium Kg/Ha. 412.20 130.7 136.0 152.30 116.0

6 Nitrogen % 0.012 0.008 ND 0.002 ND

7 Salinity ppt 0.07 0.04 0.66 0.06 0.64

8 Chloride mg/kg 126.6 54.8 96.2 88.3 86.2

9 Sulphate mg/kg 264.6 245.8 312.5 299.0 311.5

10 Water Holding Capacity

% 57.9 22.6 29.0 17.8 32.0

11 Texture -- Sandy loam Silt Clay Sandy

loam Sandy Clay

Sandy loam

12 Bulk Density g/cc 1.12 1.34 1.29 1.20 1.25

13 Porosity - 0.483 0.448 0.547 0.316 0.537

14 Soil Moisture % 4.2 1.4 5.9 2.8 6.9



3.3.1.2 Present Land Use Pattern The land use pattern based on satellite imagery is given in Map No. 07 and Table No. 17.

Map No. 07 Land Use of the Study Area



Table No. 17 Land Utilization Pattern in Study Area

Land Use/Land Cover Area in Sq. Km % of Total Area

Agriculture Land 80.283 25.544

Road 52.691 16.765

Plantation / Other Trees 46.186 14.695

Water Body 39.535 12.579

Reserve Forest/Protected Forest

35.256 11.217

Settlement 33.895 10.788

Railway 14.250 4.534

Village Forest 12.189 3.878

Total 314.285 100

3.3.2 Water Environment

3.3.2.1 Drainage System of the Study area

Drainage: The study area is traversed by numerous streams. Drainage in the area is structurally controlled and also controlled by the topography and rock types. Ganda nala is a structurally controlled perennial nala flowing in the eastern part from north to south direction. The nala gets its flow from numerous streams originating from the Mahagiri range in the north-west.

There is no perennial nala in the project area. Surface run-off water flows along the natural slopes, valleys and finally into the perennial river Brahmani & Baitarani.

The drainage map of the study area is shown in Map No. 08.



Map No. – 08 Drainage System of the Study Area



3.3.2.2 Geomorphology of the Study Area

Geomorphology plays a vital role in the occurrence, movement and distribution of ground water resources. Remotely sensed data acquired from space platform provide useful information in studying the relationship between landforms and major structural features and their impact in hydro geological regime.

Physiographically the area can be broadly divided into the following two distinct geomorphic units.

1. Structural Hills in the north-western part.

2. Undulating rugged and plain terrain with residual hills in rest of the area.

The study area represents conspicuous geomorphic variations comprising following geomorphic units.

a. Structural Hill

b. Pediments

c. Valley Fill

d. Valley

e. Lateritic Plain

f. Residual Hills

g. Linear Ridge

h. Water Body

The hydro geological characteristics of important geomorphic units are described as below:

Structural Hills: These form the most prominent geomorphic unit in the north-western part of the area. Mahagiri hill ranges comprising of quartzite which occurs as a linear ridge from east to west. The elevation of this ridge is 200m aMSL in the south-west and 700m aMSL in the east. From ground water potential point of view these units show almost nil potential.

Pediments: This geomorphic unit occupy small area in patches in the north-western part. It is characterized by undulating topography , poor to moderate slope and thin alluvial cover. Ground water potential of this unit is moderate to good. Upper weathered layer forms good phreatic aquifer which sustain dug well. Saturated thickness of aquifer varies from 30 to 40m.

Valley Fill: These are narrow, linear depressions filled with fluvial deposits occur in the south. Ground water potential is good.

Valley: These are mostly structurally controlled good occurs all along nalas in the central and major drainage in the north-east part of the study area.



Lateritic Plain: These are gentle sloping flat lateritic surface in major part of the area. Surface elevation varies between 60 to 100 m aMSL. This terrain is traversed by numerous streams emerging from Mahagiri hill ranges. Weathered laterite forms a good aquifer system and sustains dug wells.

Linear Ridge: These are elongated high rise mountains with highly resistant to weathering rock masses. These units occur in patches in the east and south-western part. Ground water potential is almost nil.

Water Body: The southern parts of the study area are dotted with numerous water bodies in the form of tanks artificially made. Besides few water bodies exist in the south as check dam on streams. These water bodies are good sources for ground water storage and recharge.

The geomorphology or the Physiography of the area is shown in Map No. 09.

Map No. 09 Geomorphology of the Study Area



Geology of the Study Area: The study area is underlain by geological formations varying in age from Archaean to Recent. The Quaternary and Recent alluvial formation cover in the north-western part while the Archaean meta-sedimentaries and crystalline formations are confined to rest of the study area.

Archaeans: Khondlites,quartzites, ultramafics mainly dunite, peridotite & pyroxenites, schists & phyllites and younger granites are the major Achaean formations. Khondalite belonging to Eastern Ghat Super Group is constituted by garnet-quartz-sillimanite mineral assemblages. The hills as well as the residual isolated ones are mainly comprises of khondalites. The Iron Ore Super Group possesses schists, phyllites and quartzites which were latter intruded by a layered laccolithic ultramafic complex consisting of dunite, peridotite & pyroxenites in the Sukinda valley. These ultramafics have been extremely weathered into a mass of talc, serpentinite and limonite which have been subsequently lateritised during quaternary period. The chromite ores occur as bands within the ulramafic body at six stratigraphic levels. These Archaean crystallines have latter been intruded by granitic plutons of Upper Proterozoic age and occur as small patches.

Quarternary: The sand, gravel, silt and clays deposited under fluvial condition in the Brahmani-Baitarini delta constitute the major part of it. They are white, grey to brown in colour. The older alluvium is characterized by plenty of calcareous concretions. The older alluvial formations have been extensively lateritized at places.

Structures: The crystalline and meta-sedimentary formations have undergone multiple phases of organic movements and consequently several structural features are developed in them. The quartzites flanking the ultramafics of Sukinda valley i.e. Daitari and Mahagiri quartzites are having E-W and NE-SW trends respectively. The Sukinda valley represents a synformal fold plunging towards WSW at a low angle of 10 to 15 degree. The ultramafics are forming a laccolith with alternate bands of chromites and ultramafics in rhythmic fashion. The Daitari quartzite is the southern tip of the horse shoe synclinorium, representing its overturned limb. Though the quartzites are massive, at places they are well jointed and fractured. The contacts of ultramafics and quatrzites are faulted. The khondalites are well foliated and schistose with a NE-SW trend. The granites are having good joints having trends varying from N-S to NW-SE with sub-vertical joints having dip from 600 to 750.

Geology of the study area is shown in Map No. 10.



Map No. 10 Geology Map of Study Area

3.3.2.3 Baseline Information on Water Quality: Water quality monitoring were carried out at 20 (Twenty) different locations both for surface and ground water. Frequency of sampling was once in a month for one season (December 2013 and January & February 2014) during Winter Season 2013. The locations of water quality monitoring stations are mentioned in the Table No. 18 & 19 for surface water and ground water respectively and locations are shown in Map No. 11 & 12 for the same respectively.

Methodology: Water samples were collected manually from selected twenty sampling points as mentioned in previous paragraphs. Considering several possibilities of interference, the Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sample bottles were used. These bottles were sterilized properly in an autoclave before being used for water sample collection. The analysis procedures adopted as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for WATER as per NABL Guidelines confirming to Central Pollution Control Board Guidelines and APHA.



Table No. 18 Surface Water Sampling Stations

Station

No. Identific

ation Location Direction from Project Area

1 SW1 60 metres Up stream of Dhinkishal Nala North

2 SW2 60 metres Downstream of Dhinkishal Nala North northeast

3 SW3 Ganda Nala near village Ragara East

4 SW4 Kabati Nadi near Gorhigotha East southeast

5 SW5 Ganda Nala near village Tamka North northwest

6 SW6 Ganda Nala near village Bagpatia North

7 SW7 Surface water near Sapuaparha South southwest

8 SW8 Kabati Nala near Nadiabhanga South

9 SW9 Jhurjhuri Nala near Nuagan North northeast

10 SW10 Surface water near Santrpur West southwest

Table No. 19

Ground Water Sampling Stations

Station No.

Identification

Location Direction from Project area

1 GW1 Bore well inside the Plant Premises Core

2 GW2 Bore well near solid waste area Core

3 GW3 Tube well near village Tamka North northwest

4 GW4 Tube well near village Lamba West southwest

5 GW5 Tube well in village Matigadia West southwest

6 GW6 Tube well in village Tolkani North northeast

7 GW7 Tube well in village Duburi South

8 GW8 Tube well in village Manpur North northeast

9 GW9 Tube well in village Baragadia South southeast

10 GW10 Tube well in village Sukinda South west



Map No. 11 Surface Water Sampling Points



Map No. 12 Ground Water Sampling Points



Observations: The results obtained are given in the Table No. 20 to Table no. 39. As per the test results given hereunder, drinking water quality is found to be potable i.e. within the permissible limit of the standard prescribed.

Table No. 20 Analysis Report of Surface Water

SW1 –60 mtr. Upstream Dhinkishal Nala

Sl. No. Parameters Unit

Analysis Result Surface water quality standard as per IS :2296

(Class – B)*

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 3.0 2.0 1.0 300

2 Odour -- Unobjectionable --

3 Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 168.6 163.8 170.4 --

4 pH No 6.8 6.7 6.9 6.5 - 8.5

5 Conductivity µS/cm 205.0 192.3 210.6 ---

6 Oil & Grease mg/L 0.8 0.4 0.6 --

7 BOD (3 days at 270 C) mg/L 4.0 6.0 3.5 3

8 COD mg/L 14.4 21.6 18.4 --

9 Total Hardness (as CaCO3)

mg/L 142.0 138.0 130.0 ----

10 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.05 0.06 0.04 --

11 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.04 0.02 0.02 1.5

12 Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 21.9 26.9 24.9 --

13 Sulfates (as SO4) mg/L 2.1 1.6 2.4 ---

14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.3 2.6 1.3 ---

15 Calcium as Ca mg/L 38.48 37.68 35.27 ---

16 Magnesium as Mg mg/L 11.18 10.69 10.21 ---

17 Hexavalent Chromium (as Cr+6)

mg/L ND ND ND 0.05

18 Manganese (as Mn) mg/L ND ND ND --

Note: * - Class – B – Water for outdoor bathing, ND – Not Detected




SW2 – 60 mtr. Downstream Dhinkishal Nala

Sl. No.

Parameters Unit

Analysis Result Surface water quality

standard as per IS :2296 (Class – B)*

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 4.0 2.0 2.0 300.0


3 Total Dissolved Solids

mg/L 186.7 178.4 167.1 --

4 pH No 6.9 6.7 6.8 6.5 - 8.5

5 Conductivity µS/cm

220.0 198.5 218.2 ---

6 Oil & Grease mg/L 0.7 0.3 0.5 --

7 BOD (3 days at 270 C)

mg/L 3.0 6.0 4.0 3.0

8 COD mg/L 13.0 19.2 16.0 --


mg/L 140.0 140.0 136.0 ----

10 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.04 0.03 0.04 --

11 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.04 0.03 0.02 1.5



14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.3 1.3 2.6 ---

15 Calcium mg/L 38.28 37.28 36.28 ---

16 Magnesium mg/L 11.09 10.45 10.80 ---


mg/L ND ND ND 0.05






SW3 – Ganda Nala near village Ragara

Sl. No.

Parameters Unit



14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 2.0 1.0 2.0 300



mg/L 186.2 178.6 186.9 --

4 pH No 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5 - 8.5

5 Conductivity µS/cm

210.4 200.9 215.7 ---

6 Oil & Grease mg/L 0.7 0.6 0.4 --

7 BOD (3 days at 270 C) mg/L 4.0 6.0 8.0 3.0

8 COD mg/L 14.4 21.6 22.4 --


mg/L 166.0 154.0 160.0 ----

10 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.04 0.03 0.04 --

11 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.02 0.03 0.2 1.5



14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.63 2.6 2.1 ---

15 Calcium mg/L 44.89 41.68 43.29 ---

16 Magnesium mg/L 13.12 12.15 12.64 ---


mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05






SW4 – Kabati Nadi near village Gorhigotha




14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 2.0 1.0 300



mg/L 100.6 98.6 84.7 --

4 pH No 6.8 6.7 6.9 6.5 - 8.5


6 Oil & Grease mg/L 0.07 0.09 0.08 --


mg/L 3.0 4.2 4.0 3

8 COD mg/L 12.6 16.4 14.0 --


mg/L 68.0 66.0 58.0 ----

10 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.08 0.04 0.07 --

11 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.02 0.04 0.02 1.5



14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.3 2.3 1.4 ---

15 Calcium mg/L 18.44 17.64 16.03 ---

16 Magnesium mg/L 5.35 5.35 4.37 ---


mg/L ND ND ND 0.05






SW5 –Ganda Nala near village Tamka




14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 2.0 1.0 2.0 300



mg/L 156.8 140.9 168.0 --

4 pH No 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.5 - 8.5


6 Oil & Grease mg/L 0.3 0.1 0.1 --


mg/L 4.6 6.1 5.0 3.0

8 COD mg/L 16.0 26.4 18.6 --


mg/L 60.0 58.0 42.0 ----

10 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.08 0.07 0.08 --

11 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.02 0.03 0.06 1.5



14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.1 1.2 1.4 ---

15 Calcium mg/L 16.03 15.23 11.22 ---

16 Magnesium mg/L 4.86 4.86 3.40 ---


mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05






SW6 –Ganda Nala near village Bagpatia




14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 2.0 2.0 2.0 300



mg/L 172.0 152.2 166.2 --

4 pH No 6.7 6.8 6.7 6.5 - 8.5


6 Oil & Grease mg/L 0.5 0.6 0.7 --


mg/L 5.0 6.9 7.0 3.0

8 COD mg/L 21.0 24.5 24.9 --


mg/L 72.0 84.0 68.0 ----

10 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.09 0.08 0.08 --

11 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.02 0.02 0.04 1.5



14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 2.3 1.2 2.6 ---

15 Calcium mg/L 20.04 22.44 18.44 ---

16 Magnesium mg/L 5.35 6.80 8.35 ---


mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05






SW7 –Surface Water near village Sapuaparha




14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 2.0 3.0 300



mg/L 126.4 118.4 104.6 --

4 pH No 6.8 7.2 7.1 6.5 - 8.5


6 Oil & Grease mg/L 0.08 0.02 0.04 --


mg/L 3.0 2.5 4.4 3

8 COD mg/L 15.6 10.6 18.0 --


mg/L 48.0 52.0 62.0 ----

10 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.02 0.08 0.06 --

11 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.04 0.02 0.03 1.5



14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.2 2.3 2.4 ---

15 Calcium mg/L 12.83 14.43 16.84 ---

16 Magnesium mg/L 3.89 3.89 4.86 ---


mg/L ND ND ND 0.05






SW8 –Kabati Nadi near Nadiabhanga




14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 4.0 3.0 6.0 300



mg/L 110.2 105.5 120.4 --

4 pH No 6.9 6.8 6.6 6.5 - 8.5


6 Oil & Grease mg/L 0.08 0.06 0.05 --


mg/L 2.0 4.0 3.0 3.0

8 COD mg/L 8.4 15.4 10.3 --


mg/L 80.0 66.0 76.0 ----

10 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.08 0.09 0.12 --

11 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.06 0.04 0.05 1.5



14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 2.36 2.14 2.0 ---

15 Calcium mg/L 21.64 17.64 20.84 ---

16 Magnesium mg/L 6.32 5.35 5.83 ---


mg/L ND ND ND 0.05





Table No. 28 Analysis Report of Surface Water SW9 –Jhurjhuri nala near Nuagan




14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 4.0 3.0 300



mg/L 84.6 95.4 89.4 --

4 pH No 6.8 6.5 6.6 6.5 - 8.5


6 Oil & Grease mg/L 0.08 0.07 0.1 --

7 BOD (3 days at 270 C) mg/L 5.0 4.0 3.8 3.0

8 COD mg/L 16.4 12.6 12.0 --


mg/L 62.0 56.0 54.0 ----

10 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.04 0.08 0.09 --

11 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.02 0.06 0.04 1.5



14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 2.3 2.6 2.1 ---

15 Calcium mg/L 16.83 15.23 14.43 ---

16 Magnesium mg/L 4.86 4.37 4.37 ---


mg/L ND ND ND 0.05






SW10 –Surface water near Santrapur




14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 2.0 3.0 4.0 300



mg/L 134.2 149.4 128.9 --

4 pH No 6.9 7.2 7.3 6.5 - 8.5


6 Oil & Grease mg/L 0.09 0.1 0.12 --


mg/L 5.0 4.0 4.0 3

8 COD mg/L 18.5 14.2 14.0 --


mg/L 80.0 72.0 86.0 ----

10 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.09 0.08 0.05 --

11 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.04 0.04 0.05 1.5



14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 2.1 2.3 2.1 ---

15 Calcium mg/L 21.64 19.24 23.25 ---

16 Magnesium mg/L 6.32 5.83 6.80 ---


mg/L ND ND ND 0.05





Table No. 30 Analysis Report of Ground Water

GW1 – Bore well inside plant premises

ND: Not detected

Sl. No

Parameters Unit Analysis Result Permissible

Limits as IS:10500

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0

2 Odour -- Unobjectionable Unobjectionab

le

3 Turbidity NTU 0.8 0.5 0.7 5.0

4 pH No. 6.9 7.1 6.8 6.5 to 8.5

5 Total Dissolved solids

mg/L 184.2 164.7 170.5 500.0


mg/L 62.0 86.0 76.0 300.0

7 Alkalinity (as CaCO3)

mg/L 80.0 90.0 82.0 200.0

8 Chloride (as Cl) mg/L 21.9 23.9 22.9 250.0

9 Sulfates (as SO4) mg/L 2.2 2.0 2.4 200.0

10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 2.6 2.4 2.8 45.0

11 Free Residual Chlorine

mg/L ND ND ND 0.2 (min)

12 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.02 0.02 0.02 1.0

13 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 16.8 23.2 20.0 75.0

14 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.3

15 Manganese (as Mn) mg/L ND ND ND 0.1

16 Chromium (as Cr) mg/L ND ND ND 0.05




GW2 – Bore well near Solid waste disposal area

ND: Not detected

Sl. No Parameters Unit

Analysis Result Permissible Limits as IS:10500

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0


le

3 Turbidity NTU 0.9 0.8 0.4 5.0

4 pH No. 6.9 6.7 7.2 6.5 to 8.5


mg/L 168.4 150.2 176.2 500.0


mg/L 82.0 78.0 88.0 300.0


mg/L 50.0 56.0 64.0 200.0



10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 2.1 2.6 2.6 45.0



12 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.04 0.06 0.06 1.0

13 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 22.4 20.8 24.0 75.0

14 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.3





Table No. 32

Analysis Report of Ground Water GW3 – Tube well near village Tamka

ND: Not detected

Sl. No


Limits as IS:10500

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0


le

3 Turbidity NTU 0.02 0.06 0.04 5.0

4 pH No. 6.5 6.8 6.7 6.5 to 8.5


mg/L 154.0 150.6 167.2 500.0


mg/L 88.0 72.0 78.0 300.0


mg/L 46.0 42.0 48.0 200.0



10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 2.1 2.4 2.8 45.0



12 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.04 0.06 0.02 1.0

13 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 24.0 19.2 20.8 75.0

14 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.07 0.05 0.08 0.3


16 Chromium (as Cr) mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05




GW4 – Tube well near village Lamba

ND: Not detected

Sl. No


Limits as IS:10500

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 2.0 1.0 2.0 5.0


le

3 Turbidity NTU 0.8 1.0 1.2 5.0

4 pH No. 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.5 to 8.5


mg/L 152.0 145.4 162.0 500.0


mg/L 72.0 68.0 70.0 300.0


mg/L 42.0 48.0 46.0 200.0



10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.2 1.4 1.8 45.0



12 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.02 0.04 0.06 1.0

13 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 19.2 18.4 19.2 75.0

14 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.08 0.07 0.09 0.3





Table No. 34

Analysis Report of Ground Water GW5 – Tube well near village Matigadia

ND: Not detected

Sl. No


Limits as IS:10500

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0

2 Odour -- Unobjectionable Unobjectionabl

e

3 Turbidity NTU 0.9 0.8 0.6 5.0

4 pH No. 6.8 6.6 6.8 6.5 to 8.5


mg/L 144.2 156.2 160.1 500.0


mg/L 62.0 56.0 58.0 300.0


mg/L 60.0 66.0 64.0 200.0



10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.3 1.4 1.6 45.0



12 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.03 ND ND 1.0

13 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 16.8 15.2 16.0 75.0

14 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.06 0.08 0.09 0.3






GW6 – Tube well near village Tolkani

ND: Not detected

Sl. No


Limits as IS:10500

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0

2 Odour -- Unobjectionable Unobjectionable

3 Turbidity NTU 0.8 0.9 0.2 5.0

4 pH No. 6.9 6.7 6.9 6.5 to 8.5


mg/L 125.5 164.4 158.2 500.0


mg/L 48.0 56.0 52.0 300.0


mg/L 32.0 46.0 44.0 200.0



10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.2 1.8 1.4 45.0



12 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.02 0.03 ND 1.0

13 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 12.8 15.2 14.4 75.0

14 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.05 0.09 0.08 0.3





Table No. 36

Analysis Report of Ground Water GW7 – Tube well near village Duburi

ND: Not detected

Sl. No


Limits as IS:10500

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 2.0 1.0 5.0


le

3 Turbidity NTU 0.9 0.8 0.9 5.0

4 pH No. 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.5 to 8.5


mg/L 184.6 178.1 165.5 500.0


mg/L 84.0 78.0 92.0 300.0


mg/L 50.0 46.0 44.0 200.0



10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.2 1.4 1.8 45.0



12 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.01 ND 0.02 1.0

13 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 22.4 20.8 2.48 75.0

14 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.07 0.08 0.06 0.3


16 Chromium (as Cr+6) mg/L ND ND ND 0.05




GW8 – Tube well near village Manpur

ND: Not detected

Sl. No


Limits as IS:10500

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 2.0 2.0 1.0 5.0

2 Odour -- Unobjectionable Unobjectionable

3 Turbidity NTU 1.1 1.2 0.9 5.0

4 pH No. 6.8 6.7 6.9 6.5 to 8.5


mg/L 156.8 148.7 166.4 500.0


mg/L 62.0 68.0 72.0 300.0


mg/L 52.0 42.0 64.0 200.0



10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.0 2.4 2.6 45.0




13 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 16.8 18.4 19.2 75.0

14 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.08 0.12 0.09 0.3






GW9 – Tube well near village Baragadia

ND: Not detected

Sl. No


Limits as IS:10500

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 2.0 3.0 5.0


le

3 Turbidity NTU 1.2 1.5 1.8 5.0

4 pH No. 6.8 6.6 6.9 6.5 to 8.5


mg/L 152.0 148.7 160.0 500.0


mg/L 56.0 54.0 48.0 300.0


mg/L 42.0 38.0 46.0 200.0



10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 1.2 ND ND 45.0




13 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 15.2 14.4 12.8 75.0

14 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.09 0.12 0.09 0.3






GW10 – Tube well near village Sukinda

ND: Not detected

Sl. No


Limits as IS:10500

14.12. 2013

09.01. 2014

08.02. 2014

1 Colour Hazen 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0

2 Odour -- Unobjectionable Unobjectionabl

e

3 Turbidity NTU 0.9 1.1 1.2 5.0

4 pH No. 6.9 7.1 7.4 6.5 to 8.5


mg/L 154.0 160.0 162.4 500.0


mg/L 82.0 86.0 94.0 300.0


mg/L 72.0 78.0 84.0 200.0



10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 2.2 2.6 2.1 45.0



12 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.02 ND 0.04 1.0

13 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 22.4 23.2 25.6 75.0

14 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.09 0.12 0.11 0.3





3.3.2.4 Hydrogeology of the Study area

The geological set up of the area controls the occurrence and movement of ground water. Based on the rock types and their diverse hydrogeological properties, the hydrogeological formations can be grouped into two broad hydrogeological units, i.e. consolidated formations and unconsolidated formations.

Consolidated formations: The crystalline Archaean formations comprising of khondalites, schists & quartzites, granites and ultramafics form the main rock types of consolidated formation. They are devoid of primary porosity and the secondary porosity present in the weathered and fracture mantle developed on them serves as good repository of ground water. Quartzites and pyroxenites are more resistant to weathering while dunite and peridotitic suite of rocks of ultramafics are very much prone to weathering. Ground water occurs under water table condition in shallow phreatic aquifer, where as in semi-confined to confined condition in deeper aquifers. Since the water bearing properties of different litho units vary, they have been described separately below.

Khondalites: They are well foliated but moderate fractured. The thickness of the weathered zone may extend down to a depth of 15 to 20 meters. Generally the weathered zone is clayey which renders it to form moderate to low water yielding phreatic aquifer. The weathered mantle is lateritised in most places and is being tapped by unlined or partially lined dug wells. The yield of dug wells varies from 5 to 20 m3/day. The deeper moderately developed fractures are encountered in bore wells and are highly site specific. However the elastic properties of the rock prohibit the formation of well defined joints and fractures as seen in granitic rocks. Generally yield of the bore wells varies between 1 to 5 lps. Most of the drinking water supply systems in these areas get water from these fracture systems.

Schists and quartzite: They are moderately weathered and the thickness of weathered zone varies between 5 to 1 meters. The quartzites are generally resistant to weathering but the presence of argillaceous impurity enhances its weathering ability. The yield of dug wells in such formation varies from 6 to 20 m3/day. Specific capacity of the dug wells varies from 0.004 to 0.008 m3/minute per meter drawdown. The brittleness of the rock is responsible for well developed joint and fractures in the rock and are likely to be encountered in the bore wells.

Granites: In comparison to the rock types described earlier, granites are more prone to weathering. Depth of weathering ranges from 15 to 20 meters except near to hills and exposures. The yield of dug wells in the weathered residuum varies from 6 to 15 m3/day. The specific capacity of the dug wells varies from 0.0037 to 0.007 m3/minute per meter of drawdown. The bore wells if located properly can yield ground water upto 5 lps.



Ultramafics: All the ultramafic members in the Sukinda valley are highly weathered and turned into talc-serpentine-limonite-chert assemblage which have furthered been oxidized to form laterite on surface. The thickness of the lateritic capping varies from 15 to 20 meters. The laterite is highly porous and thus have very good yield. The yield of dug wells varies from 118 to 374 m3/day. The underlying limonite-chert and altered ultramafics which are hydraulically connected with the overlying lateritic formation form potential aquifer in the Sukinda valley.

The pyroxenites are the exceptions, devoid of weathering and form small ridge like exposures in Sukinda valley. The thickness of weathering is negligible to 6 meters along the flanks. Thus they have low yield potential.

Unconsolidated formations

Alluvial formations comprising of sand, gravel, silt and clay constitute the unconsolidated formations. The sand and gravel formations are highly porous and permeable and form very good repository of ground water. Extensive shallow aquifers are present within 25 to 60 meter which has been tapped by means of dug wells, shallow tube wells and filter points. The shallow tube wells have moderate yield between 5 to 15 lps.

Ground Water Level in the Buffer Zone

Depth to Water Table in the Buffer Zone : A total 16 nos. of observation wells were established in the study area. The water levels of the wells were monitored during the pre & post-monsoon 2013. The location and details of the wells are given in the Table no.40 and shown in Map No. 13 And water level of monitoring wells are given in Table No. 41.

Pre-Monsoon Depth to Water Level

The pre-monsoon depth to water level varies in the range between 3.1 mbgl and 9.0 mbgl. Maximum water level was observed at well at Barhagaria which was 9.0 mbgl. The depth to water level contour map was prepared and shown in fig.8.2. The map depicts that water level in major part of the study area lies between 6 and 8m. The depth is shown in the Map No. 14

Post-Monsoon Depth to Water Level

The post-monsoon depth to water level varies in the range between 1.1mbgl and 7.42mbgl. Maximum water level was observed at well at Barhgaria which was 7.42mbgl. The depth to water level contour map was prepared and shown in fig.8.3. The map depicts that water level in major part of the study area lies between 2 and 4 m. The depth is shown in the Map No. 15



Table No. 40: Details of Monitoring Wells

Sl. no Well Location

Longitude Latitude Depth (m) Dia.(m) M.P(magl)

Degree min sec Degree min sec

1 Ankurapal In the eastern side of the road to the village 85 58 40 20 56 45 9 2 0.25

2 Sarangapur in the house of Nanda-Kishore Patra, Gudia Sahi

86 2 10 20 59 35 9.2 1.7 0.4

3 Belahurhi

Dug Well in the premises of house of Shri Bahadur Sae S/o. Manika Sae

85 58 47 20 58 10 6.45 1.96x2.0 0.15

4 Baligoth By the side of the road to village,near house of Sh.Singhrai Banara

86 1 52 20 56 48 7.27 2.10x2.05 0.4

5 Barhagaria

50m.LHS of Dubri to Dhanagadi road, at the entrance of the village near Angwanbadi Kendra

86 0 17 20 59 14 9.96 2.3 0.55

6 Nadiabhanga

In the house of Sh.Madhu Sah, opposite Maa Mangala pitha

85 59 26 21 0 34 4.5 1.57x1.63 0.4

7 Duburi Near Mangala mandir, infront house of Kirtana Swain

85 59 1.8 20 59 43 8.3 1.85x1.85 0.5

8 Kharakhai 25m.RHS of Dubri-Sukinda road, in front of the school

85 57 44 20 59 7 6 1.8x1.8 0.5



Sl. no Well Location

Longitude Latitude Depth (m) Dia.(m) M.P(magl)

Degree min sec Degree min sec

9 Kurunti In fornt house of Sh. Rajkishore Mallik 86 1 57 20 58 42 8.9 1.0 X 1.0 0.5

10 Mirigachara

Infront house of Sh.lulu 85 59 26 20 56 57 7.45 1.05 0.7

11 Tamka In the house of Sh.Bijay Kumar Mohapatra

85 57 11 21 5 12 8.05 1.12 0.55

12 Tolkani

On the RHS of the road to Deogaon, infront of Shri Trinath temple under the tree, backside of Jhadeswar Mahavidyalaya

86 0 26.5 21 6 22 7.85 1.85x1.85 0.62

13 Baghuapal

in the house of Sh.Bodani Prusty 86 0 18 21 2 39 8.9 1.15 0.4

14 Ramthenga

infront house of Sh.Chakradhar Jamunda

85 58 40 21 1 44 5.3 3x3 0.4

15 Barakhoi infront of Kotha Ghar 86 2 41 21 1 22 7.3 2.10x2.10 0.35

16 Rangitnagar

infront house of Sh.Umar Pradhan 85 55 50 20 58 10 8.15 1.45x1.45 0.75



Table NO. 41: Water Level of Monitoring Wells

Sl. no Well Depth (m) Dia.(m) M.P(magl)

Water Level m.bgl Water Level Fluctuation (m)

Pre-Monsoon,2013

Post-Monsoon,2013

Pre to Post-Monsoon

1 Ankurapal 9 2 0.25 7.87 2.87 5

2 Sarangapur 9.2 1.7 0.4 5.9 2.13 3.77

3 Belahurhi 6.45 1.96 x2.0 0.15 5.95 2.45 3.5

4 Barhagaria 9.96 2.3 0.55 9 7.42 1.58

5 Nadiabhanga 4.5 1.57 x1.63 0.4 3.1 1.4 1.7

6 Dubri 8.3 1.85 x1.85 0.5 7.36 3 4.36

7 Kharakhai 6 1.8 x1.8 0.5 4.23 1.6 2.63

8 Kurunti 8.9 1.0 x1.0 0.5 7.73 1.35 6.38

9 Mirigachara 7.45 1.05 0.7 5.53 2.3 3.23

10 Tamka 8.05 1.12 0.55 6.75 2.24 4.51

11 Tolkani 7.85 1.85 x1.85 0.62 7.12 1.53 5.59

12 Baghuapal 8.9 1.15 0.4 7.6 1.1 6.5

13 Ramthenga 5.3 3 x3 0.4 4.32 2.8 1.52

14 Barakhoi 7.3 2.10 x2.10 0.35 7.1 3.8 3.3

15 Rangitnagar 8.15 1.45 x1.45 0.75 7.83 5.15 2.68

16 Singadia - - - 6.1 2.3 3.8

17 Harirabahali - - - 9.1 4.5 4.6



Map No. 13



Map No. 14



Map No. 15



Water Level Fluctuation (Pre to Post-monsoon)

All the observation wells show rise in water level during post-monsoon period. The rise in water level is in the range of 1.52m to 6.5m. Maximum rise in water level was observed in the well at Baghuapal which was 6.5m. Fluctuation contour map was prepared and shown in fig.no.8.4. The map depicts that major area shows rise in water level in the range between 3 and 5 m. The details are shown in the Map No. 16.

Map No. 16



Aquifer Performance Test: To assess the aquifer characteristics pumping test data was conducted in one of the production well in the premises of Baliapal Ferro Alloys Plant. The data obtained during recovery was plotted on a semi-log paper. The t/t’ was plotted on logarithmic scale and residual drawdown on normal scale. A straight line matching the points was drawn. The difference in residual drawdown during one log cycle is calculated as Δs. The plot is shown in Diagram No.- 09. For computation of transmissivity following equation was used.

T= 2.303XQ/4πΔs

Where, Q is the yield of the bore well in m3/day Δs is the difference in drawdown during one log cycle

Thus, the transmissivity was calculated to be 7.57 m2/day The pumping test conducted at a well at Baliapal is given as below:

Location : Baliapal Duration of Pumping : 65 min Yield : 5.5lps Residual Drawdown : 20.5m. Δs : 11.5 Transmissivity : 7.57 m2/day

Table No. 42: Pumping Test Data of Bore well at Baliapal Plant

Time since

pumping started (min) t

Time since pumping stopped (min) t'

Pumping WL(mbmp) RDD(m) t/t'

65 1 25.35 20.5 65 66 2 21.35 16.5 33 68 4 18.35 13.5 17 70 6 16.85 12 11.67 74 9 15.45 10.6 8.22 80 15 12.18 7.33 5.33 88 23 11.07 6.22 3.83 100 35 9.67 4.82 2.86 108 43 9.04 4.19 2.51 122 57 8.23 3.38 2.14 130 65 7.9 3.05 2 240 175 6.13 1.28 1.37 290 225 5.85 1 1.29

239 Prepared By : Environmental Research and Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.,

Bhubaneswar, Odisha


Diagram No. 09.

0

5

10

15

20

25

1 10 100 1000t/t'

RDD(

m)

DYNAMIC GROUNDWATER RESOURCES: It is essential to assess the groundwater potential for sustainable development of groundwater resource in the area. The south-west monsoon is the principal source of groundwater recharge in the study area. The return seepage from surface water bodies like tanks, unlined canals, rivers, water-harvesting structures and irrigation field are additional source of ground water recharge. Ground water resource of individual block has been evaluated by a committee consisting of members of Central Govt. and State Govt. departments. The resource have been evaluated by the standard norms laid down by the Groundwater Estimation Committee (GEC, 1997) constituted by the Ministry of Water Resources of Government of India. The study area falls in 4 blocks i.e. Sukinda & Danagadi blocks in Jajpur district and Harichandanpur & Ghasipura in Keonjhar district. Stage of Ground Water Development: The Ground Water Estimation Committee has categorized the status of Ground Water Development of blocks on the Groundwater draft for all users vs. net annual Ground Water Availability which is as follows.



Stage of Development Category 0 to 70% Safe >70% to 90% Semi-Critical >90% to 100% Critical More than 100% Overexploited

The stage of ground water development of the block varies between 16.09 % (Harichandanpur block) and 33.82% (Danagadi block). All the blocks fall in Safe Category.

Ground Water resources of the Study Area: Ground water resources and stage of development in the Study area/buffer zone has been calculated on pro-rata basis taking the resource data of CGWB & GWS & I. The above mentioned approach has been summarized in the Table No. 43.

Table No. 43

Buffer Zone Resource Estimation (On Pro-rata Basis)

Unit / Block Total Area (Sq.Km)

Area in Buffer Zone

(Sq.Km)

Net GW Availability

in Ham (Pro-rata)

Existing GW Draft in

Ham (Pro-rata)

Sukinda 605 196.146 1410.954 387.7531

Harichandanpur 834 3.734 33.44482 5.381616

Ghasipura 396 26.89 399.2758 106.2019

Danagadi 250.4 87.23 1744.948 590.1263

- - 314 3588.6 1089.5

Stage of ground water development as calculated on pro-rata basis is

1089.5 Ham x 100 = 30.35%

3588.6

Thus the buffer zone falls in the ‘Safe’ Category from ground water development point of view. Thus sufficient scope exists for further development of ground water in the buffer zone.



3.3.3 Air Environment Ambient air quality study involves the determination of impact zones, developing a monitoring network and monitoring the existing status of ambient air quality within the impacted region which is 10 Km from the project site.

3.3.3.1 Ambient Air Quality: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring was conducted at 08 (eight) selected locations in Core & Buffer zone as given in the Table No. 44 and the monitoring locations are shown in Map No. 17.

Ambient air samples were taken twice in a week during the period of monitoring which were December 2013, January & February 2014 to assess the present ambient air quality status of the area both core and buffer. The present ambient air quality status in core area as well as buffer area is within the National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) Standard specified for residential and industrial areas.

Table No. 44

Air Quality Sampling Stations

Station No.

Identification

Location Direction from Project

Area 1 A1 Main Gate of Plant Premises Core Area

2 A2 Proposed Area Core Area

3 A3 Village Jamupashi South southwest

4 A4 Village Tamka North northeast

5 A5 Village Sukinda South west

6 A6 Village Duburi South

7 A7 Village Manpur North northeast

8 A8 Village Ragarah East Methodology: The sampling stations were chosen taking into consideration of all possible intervening factors and the criteria for selection of sampling stations relating to Ambient Air Quality Monitoring. The Indian Standards IS: 5182 were followed for the purpose. The frequency of monitoring for Ambient Air Quality was 24 hourly and also twice in a week for one season (i.e. Winter Season). Respirable dust samplers were used for collection of ambient air samples. The equipments are manufactured as per Indian Standards IS: 5182 and as per the specifications of Central Pollution Control.



Map No 17 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations



Procedures followed for collection of air samples from the above mentioned sampling stations for analysis of Particulate Matter (Size less than 10 µm) or PM10 µg/m3, PM2.5 (Size less than 2.5 µm) as per Indian Standards IS: 5182 Part 23, and Sulphur Dioxide (SO2 in µg/m3) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx in µg/m3) as Indian Standards IS: 5182 Part 2 & 6 respectively.

Ambient Air Quality Results: The present ambient air quality status in core area as well as buffer area was within the National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) Standard specified for residential and industrial areas. The present ambient air quality with regards to PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx are shown in Table No. – 45 to Table No. – 52 and statistical summary of the total results obtained is given in Table No. 53.

Table No. 45

Station A1: Main Gate of Plant Premise

Date of Monitoring

Analysis Result in µg/m3 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx

04.12.2013 39.3 17.4 8.52 14.59 06.12.2013 34.4 17.8 8.15 15.67 11.12.2013 49.5 26.9 8.36 13.43 13.12.2013 70.6 26.4 9.72 14.14 18.12.2013 44.1 20.1 8.65 12.24 20.12.2013 53.5 35.8 8.35 16.14 25.12.2013 47.7 24.8 7.92 10.79 27.12.2013 61.9 32.8 7.82 14.27 01.01.2014 39.2 21.5 7.95 13.68 03.01.2014 68.1 24.7 8.82 12.18 08.01.2014 62.4 46.1 7.93 11.09 10.01.2014 59.9 29.3 7.42 12.32 15.01.2014 65.2 14.2 8.82 11.98 17.01.2014 65.6 16.7 7.84 12.34 22.01.2014 69.7 28.4 8.25 14.54 24.01.2014 63.0 26.6 7.18 12.34 29.01.2014 47.4 13.7 7.42 10.14 31.01.2014 68.3 27.7 8.93 11.24 05.02.2014 50.3 24.9 8.75 12.34 07.02.2014 49.4 18.2 8.92 14.15 12.02.2014 63.0 12.9 8.25 12.16 14.02.2014 54.5 22.2 7.42 13.45 19.02.2014 49.9 14.3 7.26 14.63 21.02.2014 71.7 13.6 9.82 12.85 26.02.2014 67.0 22.5 8.85 12.23 28.02.2014 73.2 34.8 9.12 11.84

Limits 100.0 60.0 80.0 80.0



Table No. 46 Station - A2: Proposed Area

Date of Monitoring

Analysis Result in µg/m3

PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx

04.12.2013 75.7 34.7 9.72 10.52

06.12.2013 32.8 18.8 8.64 12.76

11.12.2013 54.6 26.3 8.54 13.42

13.12.2013 43.3 22.4 8.58 10.63

18.12.2013 58.1 44.7 7.21 11.18

20.12.2013 52.4 42.1 9.32 12.09

25.12.2013 53.9 49.3 8.34 14.32

27.12.2013 55.2 34.5 8.14 12.98

01.01.2014 62.6 36.7 8.47 13.34

03.01.2014 63.7 38.4 9.55 11.54

08.01.2014 62.8 36.6 7.88 15.34 10.01.2014 57.4 33.7 7.43 12.14 15.01.2014 58.3 37.7 8.71 12.24 17.01.2014 54.3 25.9 7.54 13.34 22.01.2014 59.4 13.2 8.77 10.15 24.01.2014 67.2 22.9 9.52 11.16 29.01.2014 64.5 24.2 9.33 12.45 31.01.2014 69.9 17.3 8.64 15.63 05.02.2014 61.7 15.6 8.38 14.85 07.02.2014 57.4 21.5 9.84 15.23

12.02.2014 63.2 34.8 7.49 12.84

14.02.2014 64.5 42.2 9.46 14.45 19.02.2014 59.9 34.3 8.68 15.63 21.02.2014 61.9 33.6 8.67 13.85 26.02.2014 57.9 32.5 8.85 13.23

28.02.2014 73.8 33.4 8.68 14.84

Limits 100.0 60.0 80.0 80.0



Table No. 47 Station - A3: Village Jamupashi

Date of Monitoring


PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx

04.12.2013 76.31 40.25 11.87 16.28 06.12.2013 73.04 37.89 12.04 17.56 11.12.2013 71.25 38.61 11.68 17.02 13.12.2013 72.36 39.26 12.79 16.54 18.12.2013 74.61 38.46 10.11 16.35 20.12.2013 76.95 42.42 9.82 18.22 25.12.2013 78.09 40.12 10.49 19.76 27.12.2013 76.75 39.68 12.86 17.09 01.01.2014 72.24 45.48 12.19 18.11 03.01.2014 73.68 43.19 11.76 18.98 08.01.2014 77.62 46.58 11.66 17.68 10.01.2014 74.46 40.05 12.05 18.43 15.01.2014 73.29 36.44 11.83 19.85 17.01.2014 76.03 34.91 10.49 18.23 22.01.2014 78.25 32.10 11.77 18.57 24.01.2014 72.49 37.59 10.84 17.74 29.01.2014 71.05 38.28 11.65 19.86 31.01.2014 73.61 35.26 12.31 18.49 05.02.2014 72.38 37.54 11.86 17.79 07.02.2014 78.57 33.62 10.75 18.68 12.02.2014 72.25 38.50 10.64 17.16 14.02.2014 72.39 34.96 9.88 18.81 19.02.2014 75.52 37.56 11.67 17.35 21.02.2014 72.01 36.45 10.43 17.51 26.02.2014 69.33 40.91 11.38 18.94 28.02.2014 78.09 42.82 12.13 19.64

Limits 100.0 60.0 80.0 80.0



Table No. 48 Station - A4: Village Tamka

Date of Monitoring


PM10 PM 2.5 SO2 NOx

04.12.2013 68.51 42.88 9.84 12.97 06.12.2013 64.84 44.91 9.63 12.79 11.12.2013 71.21 43.10 9.15 11.49 13.12.2013 72.44 49.38 9.59 13.96 18.12.2013 76.11 45.59 9.36 12.85 20.12.2013 72.63 48.79 9.45 12.72 25.12.2013 68.23 48.35 9.97 11.69 27.12.2013 71.56 44.20 9.87 11.91 01.01.2014 73.91 49.90 9.11 11.63 03.01.2014 74.11 44.74 8.93 11.74 08.01.2014 72.74 43.12 9.78 13.02 10.01.2014 73.42 48.43 8.92 12.61 15.01.2014 68.25 44.85 8.95 12.37 17.01.2014 71.89 45.68 8.88 12.58 22.01.2014 74.66 46.97 9.69 13.49 24.01.2014 73.47 44.61 9.81 12.88 29.01.2014 76.33 42.57 10.85 12.41 31.01.2014 74.56 43.46 9.33 12.73 05.02.2014 75.37 42.37 9.78 13.95 07.02.2014 73.29 46.24 9.15 13.11 12.02.2014 76.61 47.32 9.95 12.45 14.02.2014 77.45 43.83 9.58 12.87 19.02.2014 71.81 45.94 9.52 12.27 21.02.2014 75.22 42.11 9.86 16.62 26.02.2014 77.36 45.32 10.25 13.67 28.02.2014 64.71 42.55 9.19 13.37

Limits 100.0 60.0 80.0 80.0



Table No. 49 Station - A5: Village Sukinda

Date of Monitoring


PM10 PM 2.5 SO2 NOx

04.12.2013 73.24 30.19 11.66 17.95 06.12.2013 77.31 37.12 10.08 17.83 11.12.2013 76.87 32.44 12.98 17.65 13.12.2013 78.56 33.99 11.16 19.42 18.12.2013 75.72 36.38 10.86 18.74 20.12.2013 74.22 30.41 10.90 18.81 25.12.2013 71.58 37.21 11.37 18.93 27.12.2013 74.61 34.36 11.83 18.46 01.01.2014 70.43 39.99 12.59 17.75 03.01.2014 77.52 36.59 11.62 19.68 08.01.2014 71.11 36.95 10.45 18.75 10.01.2014 73.63 34.51 10.08 18.62 15.01.2014 71.44 38.55 12.35 18.73 17.01.2014 77.21 37.02 12.65 19.69 22.01.2014 74.62 39.22 12.47 18.35 24.01.2014 79.74 31.58 14.78 18.34 29.01.2014 72.11 30.15 12.87 18.92 31.01.2014 75.39 38.53 11.84 19.25 05.02.2014 76.65 33.69 11.32 18.98 07.02.2014 70.82 38.57 10.99 18.41 12.02.2014 78.28 35.11 10.95 17.86 14.02.2014 74.38 32.47 11.78 19.16 19.02.2014 77.54 39.34 12.65 17.64 21.02.2014 73.45 31.65 11.97 17.77 26.02.2014 71.37 36.14 12.85 17.69 28.02.2014 79.19 30.75 12.01 19.22

Limits 100.0 60.0 80.0 80.0



Table No. 50 Station - A6: Village Duburi

Date of Monitoring


PM10 PM 2.5 SO2 NOx

04.12.2013 75.23 45.78 14.33 17.59 06.12.2013 79.51 49.67 12.89 17.25 11.12.2013 74.08 42.84 11.72 17.86 13.12.2013 76.75 48.62 12.54 17.65 18.12.2013 70.64 39.58 12.01 17.84 20.12.2013 73.65 44.32 12.68 17.46 25.12.2013 79.49 46.47 12.37 17.95 27.12.2013 75.84 40.87 13.94 17.15 01.01.2014 78.28 41.58 14.54 17.98 03.01.2014 76.48 42.64 14.34 17.42 08.01.2014 72.23 48.49 12.72 17.56 10.01.2014 75.77 46.37 12.97 17.02 15.01.2014 78.67 40.85 14.42 17.35 17.01.2014 70.03 41.35 12.67 17.85 22.01.2014 71.58 48.96 12.88 17.67 24.01.2014 74.79 43.58 13.03 17.39 29.01.2014 79.68 49.12 14.68 16.95 31.01.2014 72.57 44.21 14.03 17.54 05.02.2014 76.31 49.46 12.75 17.11 07.02.2014 72.09 40.63 11.69 17.78 12.02.2014 75.68 45.85 11.37 16.44 14.02.2014 73.81 41.55 11.84 17.07 19.02.2014 77.68 46.02 14.76 17.83 21.02.2014 72.55 40.58 14.03 17.14 26.02.2014 70.40 44.11 10.44 17.81 28.02.2014 75.61 48.22 14.51 17.23

Limits 100.0 60.0 80.0 80.0



Table No. 51 Station - A7: Village Manpur

Date of

Monitoring Analysis Result in µg/m3

PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx

04.12.2013 78.51 24.78 9.89 16.75 06.12.2013 73.03 28.67 9.67 17.82 11.12.2013 71.35 23.84 10.52 17.02 13.12.2013 77.54 27.62 10.43 17.85 18.12.2013 72.46 24.58 12.02 16.79 20.12.2013 76.07 21.32 11.99 16.42 25.12.2013 71.91 27.47 10.46 16.11 27.12.2013 77.18 22.87 10.06 16.45 01.01.2014 73.33 34.58 11.82 16.02 03.01.2014 75.58 28.64 12.01 16.38 08.01.2014 71.41 22.49 11.86 16.26 10.01.2014 79.01 26.37 10.75 16.97 15.01.2014 74.57 32.85 11.49 16.86 17.01.2014 74.69 22.35 12.64 17.31 22.01.2014 72.44 24.96 11.68 17.86 24.01.2014 76.09 21.58 10.28 16.57 29.01.2014 78.65 32.12 11.64 16.49 31.01.2014 71.49 34.21 12.11 16.22 05.02.2014 72.11 39.46 11.86 17.04 07.02.2014 74.66 23.63 11.73 17.83 12.02.2014 73.87 27.85 10.23 17.52 14.02.2014 76.04 29.55 10.54 17.91 19.02.2014 78.43 25.02 11.68 16.25 21.02.2014 75.75 32.53 12.49 16.73 26.02.2014 69.56 26.11 11.05 16.38 28.02.2014 75.01 23.08 12.88 16.41

Limits 100.0 60.0 80.0 80.0



Table No. 52 Station – A8: Village Ragara

Date of

Monitoring Analysis Result in µg/m3

PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx 04.12.2013 63.19 22.57 11.55 17.92 06.12.2013 67.06 21.98 12.94 17.22 11.12.2013 61.34 28.89 11.52 17.65 13.12.2013 69.62 32.12 10.67 18.75 18.12.2013 74.61 25.48 11.48 16.28 20.12.2013 60.38 27.15 11.96 17.52 25.12.2013 66.26 23.02 12.34 16.74 27.12.2013 71.06 24.95 10.08 17.88 01.01.2014 71.67 29.58 11.94 18.86 03.01.2014 65.14 27.45 12.76 15.32 08.01.2014 66.32 23.99 12.01 16.74 10.01.2014 63.85 29.42 10.82 15.21 15.01.2014 59.73 24.28 10.49 15.06 17.01.2014 55.01 28.91 10.83 15.52 22.01.2014 64.53 32.84 11.74 17.46 24.01.2014 62.55 30.15 11.86 16.15 29.01.2014 64.49 26.18 11.75 16.34 31.01.2014 59.39 25.53 11.31 17.99 05.02.2014 56.14 35.77 12.54 16.02 07.02.2014 63.46 36.98 12.85 17.37 12.02.2014 61.05 32.44 12.46 15.94 14.02.2014 68.53 37.27 12.87 15.58 19.02.2014 63.76 38.89 12.91 17.64 21.02.2014 62.81 37.09 11.14 16.75 26.02.2014 71.37 28.35 12.98 16.84 28.02.2014 53.06 26.46 11.45 17.55

Limits 100.0 60.0 80.0 80.0



Table No. 53 PM10, PM2.5, SO2 & NOx levels in Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd. Ferro Chrome Plant

Location ID

LOCATION PM10 in µg/m3 PM2.5 µg/m3 SO2 in µg/m3 NOx in µg/m3

Max Min 98% Max Min 98% Max Min 98% Max Min 98%

A1 Main Gate of Plant Premises 73.20 34.40 72.45 46.10 12.90 40.95 9.82 7.18 9.77 16.14 10.14 15.91

A2 Inside the proposed site

75.70 32.80 74.75 49.30 13.20 47.00 9.84 7.21 9.78 15.63 10.15 15.63

A3 Village Jamupashi

78.57 69.33 78.41 46.58 32.10 46.03 12.86 9.82 12.83 19.86 16.28 19.86

A4 Village Tamka 77.45 64.71 77.41 49.90 42.11 49.64 10.85 8.88 10.55 16.62 11.49 15.29

A5 Village Sukinda 79.74 70.43 79.47 39.99 30.15 39.67 14.78 10.08 13.88 19.69 17.64 19.69

A6 Village Duburi 79.68 70.03 79.60 49.67 39.58 49.57 14.76 10.44 14.72 17.98 16.44 17.97

A7 Village Manpur 79.01 69.56 78.83 39.46 21.32 37.02 12.88 9.67 12.76 17.91 16.02 17.89

A8 Village Ragara 74.61 53.06 73.14 38.89 21.98 38.08 12.98 10.08 12.96 18.86 15.06 18.81



3.3.3.2 Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) content in the

Suspended Particulate Matter in the Ambient Air The samples were collected in the study area and submitted at the laboratory of State Pollution Control Board, Odisha. The results are awaited.

3.3.3.3 Site Specific Meteorological Data Meteorological conditions prevailing at any geographical area play an important role in analyzing its existing air quality and the environmental conditions. Climate, weathers and other meteorological parameters generally influence and also alter site-specific activities. In this section we therefore have given both past records of meteorological data, which is averaged over a period of thirty years by India Meteorological Department. The extrapolated 30 years average IMD data for all the four seasons with respect to the proposed site are used for prediction of Ground Level Concentrations using ISCST - AERMOD model, which is an EPA approved model.

The Past Meteorological records of IMD, New Delhi that is averaged over a period 30 years as explained above are also given in the Table No. 54 to 57.

The wind roses are prepared using this secondary hourly data and given in Diagram No. 10 to 14.



Table No. 54

Annual climatic data in the study area

SEA

SON

Month

Mean Air Temperature in 0C Relative Humidity in %

Cloud Cover age in Octant

Rain Fall in mm

Wind Speed in Km/h

Dry Bulb

Wet Bulb

Daily Max

Daily Min

Highest in the month

Lowest in the month

SUM

MER

MAR I II

26.2 22.4 35.9 22.1 39.9 18.2

73 2.5 19.5 5.6

32.2 22.3 41 2.4

APR I II

29.7 25.3 38.3 25.3 41.8 21.6

71 2.3 27.0 7.7

33.2 25.0 50 4.0

MAY I II

31.4 26.8 38.8 26.9 43.4 22.5

71 4.2 71.8 9.1

33.5 26.8 58 4.5

JUN I II

30.2 26.6 35.8 26.5 42.1 23.4

76 5.1 214.6 7.2

31.6 26.6 69 6.2

MO

NSO

ON

JUL I II

28.6 26.0 31.6 25.6 35.3 23.3

83 6.6 355.1 6.7

28.7 26.3 81 6.9

AUG I II

28.5 26.0 31.6 25.6 34.3 23.5

83 6.4 364.5 6.1

28.7 26.3 81 6.8

SEP I II

28.7 26.0 32.2 25.5 34.8 23.6

83 5.5 252.1 4.8

29.0 26.3 80 6.1

OCT I II

27.4 24.3 32.0 23.7 34.5 20.1

79 3.8 167.6 4.3

28.4 24.6 72 4.8

WIN

TER

NOV I II

22.9 19.6 30.1 18.8 32.6 14.6

74 2.3 41.4 3.3

26.4 21.1 59 2.7

DEC I II

19.1 16.4 28.4 15.5 31.0 12.0

77 1.7 4.7 2.6

24.6 18.5 52 1.8

JAN I II

19.0 16.6 28.9 15.7 31.9 11.8

80 1.7 10.4 2.9

25.6 18.8 48 1.7

FEB I II

22.0 19.0 31.5 18.2 35.7 13.9

76 2.2 28.5 3.8 29.0 20.4 43 2.1

Annual Total or Mean

I 26.1 22.9 32.9 22.5 44.3 11.3

77 3.7 1557.2 5.3

II 29.2 23.6 61 4.2



Table No. 55

Frequency Distribution of Wind Pattern in the Study Area

SEASO

N

MONTH

WIND No. of Days Wind Speed in Km/h Percentage no. Of days wind from

62 or

more

20 -

61

1-19

0 N NE E SE S SW W NW CALM

SU

MM

ER

MAR I 0 0 13 18 1 3 3 1 5 15 9 2 61

II 0 2 22 8 1 1 2 7 30 21 4 5 29

APR I 0 1 18 12 1 1 2 1 15 27 10 1 42

II 0 2 25 3 0 1 2 5 38 37 3 1 13

MAY I 0 0 19 11 0 1 1 1 18 33 7 1 38

II 0 1 25 4 1 2 2 5 36 37 2 1 14

JUN I 0 0 14 16 2 1 1 1 6 18 16 3 52

II 0 0 18 11 1 2 2 5 17 24 10 3 36

MO

NSO

ON

JUL I 0 0 16 15 2 4 2 1 4 19 15 4 49

II 0 0 17 14 1 2 1 3 8 21 14 3 47

AUG I 0 0 15 16 1 3 2 1 2 14 17 6 54

II 0 0 14 17 1 1 2 2 9 16 13 2 54

SEP I 0 0 12 18 1 5 4 1 7 9 12 6 60

II 0 0 12 18 1 4 4 5 2 10 6 2 61

OCT I 0 0 12 19 4 11 3 1 1 3 8 7 62

II 0 0 11 20 1 9 7 5 3 3 3 2 67

WIN

TER

NOV I 0 0 12 18 3 10 3 0 0 4 10 6 64

II 0 0 6 24 1 8 7 2 0 0 0 1 81

DEC I 0 0 10 21 5 6 2 1 0 2 9 5 70

II 0 0 6 25 3 3 5 3 1 0 1 2 82

JAN I 0 0 9 22 3 7 4 1 0 2 7 4 72

II 0 0 8 23 1 3 5 5 4 4 2 2 74

FEB I 0 0 9 19 3 8 4 1 1 4 7 4 68

II 0 1 13 15 2 3 5 4 12 10 4 4 56


I 0 1 159 205 2 5 2 1 4 13 11 4 58

II 0 6 177 182 1 3 4 4 14 15 5 3 51



Table No. 56 Mean Monthly Weather Phenomena

SEASON MONTH

WEATHER PHENOMENA

No. OF DAYS WITH

PPT 0.3mm

or more

HAIL THUNDER FOG DUST

STORM SQUALL

SUMMER

MAR 2 0 2 1.0 0.2 0

APR 3 0.1 4 3 3 0

MAY 6 0.1 7 0 1.2 0

JUN 14 0 9 0 0.4 0

MONSOON

JUL 21 0 5 0 0 0

AUG 21 0 7 0 0 0

SEP 17 0 7 0 0 0

OCT 10 0 5 0 0 0

WINTER

NOV 2 0 0.5 3 0 0

DEC 0.8 0 0.1 0.5 0 0

JAN 0.9 0 0.1 3 0 0

FEB 1.9 0 1.0 3 0.2 0


100 0.2 48 13 5 0



Table No. 57

Micrometeorological Features

SEA

SON

MO

NTH

CLOUD VISIBILITY No. OF DAYS WITH CLOUD AMOUNT (ALL CLOUDS) in Octants

No. OF DAYS WITH LOW CLOUD AMOUNT in Octants No. OF DAYS WITH VISIBILITY

0 T - 2

3 - 5

6 - 7

8 0 T - 2

3 - 5

6 - 7

8 FOG

8 U

p to

1

Km

1-

4 K

m

4 -

10

Km

10

- 20

K

m

Ove

r 20

K

m

SUM

MER

MAR

I 14 4 6 4 3 23 2 4 1 0 1 0.8 3 4 6 17

II 14 5 6 4 2 26 3 1 1 0 0 0 0.8 4 6 20

APR I 9 6 9 4 2 19 3 6 2 0 0 0 1.7 4 5 19

II 5 5 9 7 4 21 4 3 1 1 0 0.1 1.8 4 7 17

MAY

I 5 5 11 6 4 17 5 6 2 1 0 0 0.7 5 7 18

II 2 6 11 6 6 22 4 3 1 1 0 0.2 2 5 8 16

JUN I 1 2 8 8 11 17 4 6 1 2 0 0.4 1.2 5 8 16

II 1 2 6 7 14 15 6 6 1 2 0 0.4 1.6 6 9 13

M

ON

SOO

N

JUL I 0 1 6 8 16 15 4 7 2 3 0 1.0 0.8 5 10 14

II 0 1 4 8 18 14 4 8 2 3 0 0.7 1.4 6 11 12

AUG I 0 2 6 9 14 16 3 7 2 3 0 0.6 1.0 4 10 15

II 0 0 5 8 18 12 5 8 3 3 0 0.8 1.4 6 11 12

SEP I 1 4 8 8 9 15 5 7 1 2 0 0.2 0.8 3 9 17 II 0 2 8 8 12 10 6 10 1 3 0 0.4 1.2 4 11 13

OCT I 7 6 9 5 4 19 5 5 1 1 0 0.3 0.9 3 7 20 II 4 5 7 7 8 16 6 5 2 2 0 0.3 0.8 6 10 14

WIN

TER

NOV I 14 5 6 3 2 27 1 1 0 1 0 0.3 2 3 7 18

II 12 6 6 3 3 25 3 1 0 1 0 0 0.7 7 13 9

DEC I 19 4 4 2 2 30 0 1 0 0 0 0.5 4 4 7 16

II 16 6 5 2 2 29 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.9 7 14 9

JAN I 18 4 4 3 2 27 1 1 1 0 1 1.8 5 3 8 134

II 15 6 6 3 1 27 2 1 1 0 0 0 0.2 5 12 1

FEB I 15 3 4 3 3 22 1 2 1 1 1 1.9 3 4 5 14

II 12 6 6 3 1 23 2 2 1 0 0 0 0.2 1.9 8 18


I 103 46 81 63 72 247 34 53 14 14 3 8 24 47 89 197

II 81 50 79 66 89 240 46 49 14 16 0 3 13 62 120 167



Diagram No. 10

Wind Rose (Annual Average)



Diagram No. 11 Wind Rose (Winter Season)



Diagram No. 12

Wind Rose (Summer Season)



Diagram No. 13

Wind Rose (Monsoon Season)



Diagram No. 14

Wind Rose (Post -Monsoon)



3.3.4 Noise Environment

3.3.4.1 Ambient Noise Level The ambient noise scenario within the study area was monitored at 08 (eight) observation stations as given below in Table No. 58 and locations of observations are shown in Map No. 18 covering the project area and residential areas of the study area.

Table No. 58

Ambient Noise Quality Observation Stations

Station No.

Identification Location

Direction from Project area

1 N1 Main Gate of Plant Premises Core Area

2 N2 Inside the proposed site

Core Area

3 N3 Village Jamupashi South southwest

4 N4 Village Tamka North northeast

5 N5 Village Sukinda South west

6 N6 Village Duburi South

7 N7 Village Manpur North northeast

8 N8 Village Ragarah East

Methodology: The LTT Lutron SL - 4010 Digital Sound Level Meter was the equipment used for measurement of ambient sound / noise level. Measurements were taken on alternate days during the monitoring season (Winter 2013) in day time and night time at each of the locations. On site, field measurement procedure was adopted for the measurement

Observations: Noise level study involves measuring the present status of noise levels within the impact zone, and prediction of future noise levels resulting from the project and related activities including increase in vehicular movement. The noise levels measured (averaged over the period) at the various stations during the study period in core as well as buffer zone are illustrated in the Table No 59. The prescribed standards are given in Table No. 60. These figures show the present noise level of the area. The ambient noise level is mostly due to the vehicular movement during the peak hour of the day and commercial activities in the area.



Map No. 18

Noise Level Observation Station



Table No. 59

Seasonal Average Ambient Noise Level in the Study Area

Sl. No.

Station Code

Name of the Station Area Category

Leq dB(A)

Day Night

1 N1 Main Gate of Plant Premises Industrial 66.8 58.5

2 N2 Inside the proposed site

Industrial 61.2 52.1

3 N3 Village Jamupashi Residential 48.4 42.8

4 N4 Village Tamka Residential 46.8 41.2

5 N5 Village Sukinda Residential 52.2 42.4

6 N6 Village Duburi Residential 53.6 43.8

7 N7 Village Manpur Residential 49.5 39.6

8 N8 Village Ragada Residential 47.2 41.2

Table No. 60

Ambient Noise Level Standards

Area Code

Category of Area / Zone

Limits in dB(A) Leq

Day Time (6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.)

Night Time (10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.)

A Industrial Area 75 70

B Commercial Area 65 55

C Residential Area 55 45

D Silence Zone 50 40

Existing Ambient Noise Quality : Day time equivalent noise level in the study area varied between 46.8 to 66.8 dB(A) whereas the corresponding night time equivalent noise level ranged between 39.6 to 58.5 dB(A). The maximum of 66.8 dB (A) noise level was observed at the station no N1, the existing plant premises. And the minimum of 39.6 dB (A) noise level was observed at the station no. N7 at village Manpur in the night time. With the observed readings the following diagram is prepared (Diagram No. 15).



From the diagram it is seen that ambient noise level during daytime & nighttime at all the monitoring locations are within the stipulated standards.

Diagram No. 15

(Noise Level of the Study Area)

010203040506070

N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8

Measurement Station

Noise Level in dB(A)

Day Time

Night Time

3.3.5 Biological Environment

3.3.5.1 Flora (Vegetation) and Fauna in the Study Area

Baseline data covering both flora and fauna comprising the terrestrial ecology were compiled using both the available official reports and published literature, supplemented by extensive field study. The fauna was listed and its relative abundance determined while at the same time steps taken to identify any rare and endangered species in the area. An ecological survey of the study area was conducted with reference to listing of species and assessment of the existing baseline ecological (Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems) conditions. Considering the rich bio-diversity of organisms and their role in productivity and their importance in human livelihood, it is vital to protect and safeguard these dynamic ecosystems. A detailed study of the area was undertaken in 10 Kms radius within the study area. Terrestrial Flora: The major crops in the villages within the study area are rice and those crops mainly dependent on rains and drainage system of Baitarani and its tributary system. The observed plant species in and around the project site are presented in the Table No. 61.



Table No. 61 Plant Species in the Study Area

Sl. No. Local Name Scientific Name

1 Akasia Acacia auriculaeformis

2 Amba Mangifera indica

3 Anla Emblica officinalis

4 Arakh Calotropis procera

5 Babul Acacia Arabica

6 Barakoli Zizyphus jujube

7 Baula Mimusops elangi

8 Bel Aegle marmelos

9 Chakunda Cassia siamea

10 Debberu Polyalthia longifolia

11 Dhaura Anogeissus latifolia

12 Dimiri Ficus Glomerata

13 Jack Fruit Auto Carpus Heterophylus

14 Jhaun Casuarinas equesetifolia

15 Kanchana Bauhinia variegate

16 Karanj Pongamia pinnata

17 Neem Azadirachta Indica

18 Pipal Ficus relisiosa

19 Sal Shorea robusta

20 Sijju Euphorbia nivula

21 Siris Albizia Lebbeck

22 Sunari Cassia fistula

23 Tentra, Dhal Siris Albizia Procera

24 Tentuli Tamarindus jujube

25 Tinia Albizia odorattissima



Endangered Plant: Documents referred on the subject for which survey conducted prior to this present study to know the presence of any endangered / threatened / endemic plant species in plant area and surrounding 10Km of radius. The study area did not record the presence of any critically threatened species. The records of Botanical Survey of India and Forest Department also did not indicate presence of any endangered and or vulnerable species in this area. Terrestrial Fauna: Just as wild flora needs special treatment for preservation and growth, wild fauna as well deserves specific conservatory pursuits for posterity. Unfortunately, our past efforts had been unscientific in rearing and preserving our valuable heritage resulting in dwindling of many interesting species, which the nature had bestowed on us. Generally in the present scenario the broad spectrum of colorful fauna is fading and the same species are facing extinction. Environmental changes through deforestation, rapid urbanization and subsequent destruction of old habitats have been of alarmingly high magnitude during the recent past, which has totally disturbed the balance between mortality and reproduction. Some threatened fauna are biologically handicapped through an imbibed low rate of reproduction by nature. Fragmentation of population also weakens the vitality of the species and normal reproduction process is threatened leading to extinction. However, the situation is not so critical in the study area. The presence of Wild life in the buffer area is witness by the villagers as information received from the local inhabitants during the study period. Available species of fauna are given in Table No. 62.

Table No. 62

Species of Fauna Present in Study Area

Sl. No.

Common Name Scientific Name

A. Mammals

1 Bat Rhinolopus spp.

2 Bear Melrsus ursinus

3 Elephant Elephasi indicus

4 Jackals Canis aureus

5 Mongoose Herpestes auropunctatus

6 Monkey Meccaca mulata

7 Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus



8 Rat Rattus sp.

9 Squirrel Funambulus pennanti

10 Wild Fox Vulpus benghalensis

11 Wild Pig Sus sucrofa

B. Birds

1 Common Myna Acridotheres tristicus

2 Crow Corvus splendons

3 Cuckoo Magalaima merulimus

4 Dove Streptopelia decorate

5 Owl Bubo Bubo

6 Parrot Psittacula cupatri

7 Peacock Pavo cristatus

8 Pigeon Columba livia

9 Weaver Bird Ploceus Philippines

C. Amphibians

1 Common Frog Rana Tigriana

2 Toad Buto melanosticus

3 Tree frog Hyla goeldii

D. Reptiles

1 Common Garden Lizard

Calotes versicolor

2 Indian Cobra Naja Naja

3 Krait Bangasrus spp.

4 Python Pythan

E. Fish

1 Bhakuda -

2 Gadisha -

3 Kantia -

4 Kau -

5 Kerandi -

6 Magura Clarias batrachus

7 Pohala -

8 Prawn -

9 Rohu Labeo Rohita



3.3.5.2 Location National Park and Reserve forests within 10 kms radius

There is no Sanctuaries, National Parks, Tiger Reserve or Biosphere Reserve exist within 10 Km of radius from the project site.

Elephant Corridors: The nearest elephant corridor is within Mahanadi Elephant Reserve and the distance is 11.65 Kilometers towards North of the project area.

However, the brief descriptions Sanctuaries, National Parks, Wildlife Reserves of the state are given in Table No. 63.

Table No. 63

Location National Park and Reserve forests

Sl. No Name Description Distance from Project Site

1 Simlipal Tiger Reserve

This is one of the National parks of India situated in Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. It is spread over an area of 2,750 sq.kms and was chosen by the Project tiger for conserving the country's depleting tiger population.

The distance is 85.97 Kms. from the project area towards east direction.

2 Debrigarh Sanctuary

With an area of 346.91 sq. kms, the Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in the Baragarh district.

One can track important fauna like tiger, leopard, hyena, bison, sambar, spotted deer, chousingha, resident and migratory birds, monitor lizard, chameleon etc. in this sanctuary.

The distance is 153.22 Kms from the project area.



3 Satkosia George Sanctuary

This sanctuary was established in 1976 and the total sanctuary area is about 745.52 sq. kms. This sanctuary is at a distance of 58 kms from Angul. About 10 kms to the south of the George at Purnakote and Labangi, Gharials have made their home in the Mahanadi River and this sanctuary was established primarily to protect these crocodiles, an endangered species.

The distance is 133.89 kilometers from the project area.

4 Bhitarakanika Sanctuary

It is called 'a slice of paradise on the earth and is one of the best sanctuaries in India .It is situated in the second largest mangrove forest in the country and provides an ideal habitat for reptiles including crocodiles, sea turtles and water monitor Lizards. This sanctuary which is located slightly away from the Gahirmatha Sanctuary has protected the estuarine crocodile and its habitat since 1975.

The distance is 83.48 kilometers from the project area.

As the project area is not within the sensitive zone of the nearest wild life reserve / national park / wild life sanctuary, thus no clearance is required. However, the said project authority will take various steps to protect, not to disturb any animal in the area in general. And also the company will be participating and supporting various activities of the Forest department in the area on wild life conservation and protection from time to time.

A Map showing the above features is given in the Map No. 19.



Map No. 19 Location Map of Wildlife Reserves/Parks in Odisha



3.3.6 Demography and Socio Economic Environment

The growth of industrial sectors and infrastructure developments in and around the agriculture dominant areas, villages and towns is bound to create its impact on the socio-economic aspects of the local population. The impacts may be positive or negative depending upon the developmental activity. To assess the impacts on the socio-economics of the local people, it is necessary to study the existing socio-economic status of the local population, which will be helpful for making efforts to further improve the quality of life in the area of study. To study the socio-economic aspects of people in the study area around the proposed expansion project, the required data has been collected from various secondary sources.

The sociological aspects of this study include human settlements, demography, socially backward class such as scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and literacy levels, infrastructure facilities available in the study area are also discussed as well the economic aspects including occupational structure of workers. The information on socio-economic aspects of the study area has been compared with the same as a whole with Jajpur District. It is derived from secondary sources, which mainly include Census Records of 2001 Census.

Various Demographical aspects of Jajpur district as a whole are presented in the following Table No. 64 to Table No. 73 and the population of the study area is described in the Table No. 74.

Table No. 64 Socio Economic Features in respect of Population

Total population

(No)

SC Population

(No)

ST Population

(No)

% of Urban

Population

Sex Ratio (Females Per 1000

male) (No)

Density of Population

Per Sq. Km

16,23,000 3,17,000 1,03,000 4.49 973 560

Table No.65

Socio-economic Features in respect of literacy in Study Area

Male Female Total SC (1991 Census)

ST (1991 Census)

82.69 61.45 72.19 35.53 16.04



Table No. 66 Area and Population (Jajpur Dist.)

No. of

Residential Houses

No. of Households

Inhabited Villages

Un Inhabited Villages

Total

2,14,027 2,25,871 1,560 221 1,781

Table No.67 Land Utilization Pattern in Different Blocks of Jajpur District (2000-2001)

Land Use Area in Hectares

Forest Area 7,711

Mise. Tree crops & Groves not included in net area sown 5,105

Permanent pasture & other grazing land

11,899

Cultural waste 8,826

Land put to non agricultural uses 44,668

Barren and uncultivable land 15,021

Current Follows 11,118

Other follows 13,036

Net area shown 1,45,190

Note: The estimate excludes urban area, Reserve Forests, protected forests, Project area, Hill Blocks, Villages submerged under River and sea.

Table No. 68 Agricultural Credit Co-operative Societies (Rs. In Lakhs) in 2000 – 2001 in

Jajpur District

No. of Societies

Membership (No.)

Working Capital

Loans advanced

Loans Overdue

Loans outstanding

122 1741,01 6702,18 447,43 1203,49 4782,99



Table No.69

Wholesale, Primary and Students Consumer Co-operative Stores (Rs. In Lakhs) in 2000 – 2001 in Jajpur District

No. of Stores

No. of Branches

Membership (in No.)

Paid up capital by Govt.

Value of Purchase

Value of Sale

Profit (+)

18 18 4532 59.00 35.64 36.44 (+) 0.79

Table No.70

Details of Small Scale Industries, Cottage and Handloom Industries

Year 1998 - 1999 1999 - 2000 2000 - 2001

SSI Industries 142 185 167

Cottage Industries

2,083 - 3

Handloom Industries

15,752 9,676 11,915

Table No.71

No. of Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School & Colleges

Year Primary School

Middle School Secondary

School Colleges

1999 – 2000 1,295 592 389 53

2000 - 2001 1,295 592 389 53

Table No.72 Rural and Urban Literacy Rate by Sex

All Classes Rural Urban

Person Male Female Person Male Female Person Male Female

72.19 82.69 61.45 71.70 82.37 60.83 82.37 89.09 74.92



Table No.73 Medical Institutions and Dispensaries

Type

Medical Colleges District Head

Quarter Hospital

Other Hospital /

Dispensaries

Community Health Centre

Primary Health Centre (Old + New)

Mobile Health Units

Total

Allopathic 01 03 04 60 01 69

Homoeopathic - 15 - - - 15

Ayurvedic - 19 - - - 19

The district Jajpur is bounded by Latitude 200.43’ to 210.10’ N and Longitude - 850.40’ to 860.44’ E. The total area covered: 2887.69 Sq. Kms. The number of Revenue sub-division of the district is one. Numbers of Tahalsil are 10 nos. These are Jajpur, Sukinda, Dharmasala, Darpan, Binjharpur, Bari, Rasulpur, Dangadi, Vyasanagar,and Dasarathapur. The numbers of blocks are also 10 nos. These are Jajpur, Dasarathpur, Bari, Binjharpur, Badachana, Dharmasala, Rasulpur, Korei, Danagadi and Sukinda. The numbers of Urban Local Bodies are Jajpur and Vysanagar. There are 280 numbers of village Gram Panchayats in all over the district. The numbers of villages are 1781 excluding 39 villages under Municipalities. The population in 2001 census is estimated as 1622868. The proportion of males and females is calculated to be 1000: 973. The population density is found to be maximum in Barchana, Dharamshala and Dasrathpur and the least in Dhangadi block under which the study area falls.

Among the vegetables, the saru, the brinjal, pumpkins of many kinds and onions are the most important. Arrowroot is said to be grown by native Christians only. Among the fruits the plantains, mangoes, pineapples, jack, bail, tamarind, Indian plum and custard apple are grown. Communication is available both in the roadways. On all its accounts Jajpur district is splendid and magnificent. It is picturesque, centrally situated, commercially viable and politically determining. The Population, literacy & gender wise population in the study area are shown in the Map No.20, 21 & 22 respectively. The list of villages and numbers of population are given in Table No. 74.



Map No. 20

Population Distribution in the Study Area



Map No. 21

Literacy of Population Distribution Map



Map No. 22

Gender wise Population Distribution Map



Table No. 74

List of Villages & Population in the Study Area

Sl. No

Name of the Villages

Male Female Total Literate Illiterate

1 DANKARISAHI 282 240 522 303 219 2 PHULAJHARA 595 480 1075 390 685 3 MANPUR 440 439 879 585 294 4 ALEKHPUR 225 228 453 293 160 5 TOLKANI 603 589 1192 789 403 6 GOBARDHANPUR 530 454 984 702 282 7 LEMBO 359 358 717 338 359 8 KABATA 611 624 1235 483 752 9 SANTARPUR 185 189 374 267 107 10 BALIA 984 1014 1998 1291 707 1 SHALIJANGA 2014 1939 3953 1492 2461 12 KANJIPAL 186 168 354 78 276 13 CHAMPAJHAR 287 277 564 95 469 14 PATAPUR 1640 1548 3188 824 2364 15 SHRIRAMPUR 299 313 612 397 215 16 KHANDRA 294 274 568 121 447 17 NADIABHANGA 875 797 1672 774 898 18 DHANARJAYPUR 427 432 859 209 650 19 BALIAPAL 1193 1156 2349 628 1721 20 NUAGAN 166 163 329 140 189 21 ABHAYAPUR 402 354 756 314 442 22 TIGIRIA 207 211 418 306 112 23 DUBURI 1424 1274 2698 1516 1182 24 BARAKHAI 452 414 866 304 562 25 RAMAPILO 518 508 1026 595 431 26 PURUSHOTTAMPUR 762 741 1503 940 563 27 MADHAPUR 1090 1028 2118 833 1285 28 GOBARGHATI 1750 1470 3220 1367 1853 29 SARANGPUR 904 819 1723 883 840

Total 19704 18501 38205 17257 20928



3.3.6.1 Transport Network in the Study area The Proposed project is the expansion of existing Baliapal Ferro Alloys Plant located at Village Baliapal, Tehsil Danagadi, District Jajpur. The site is well connected with road, rail & air transport. National High way no. 200 is passing at a distance of 7.0 Kms away towards south of project site. Express High Way No. 01 is passing adjacent to project area at a distance of 500 meters towards west of project site. Similarly Railway Line of East Coast Railway (Jakhpura- Banspani Section) is passing at a distance of 4.0 Kms. from the project site towards east of project site. The location of the area with respect to the important places in the vicinity and communication or the transport network within the buffer area is shown in the following Map No. 23.

Map No. 23

Transport Network Map



3.3.6.2 List of Industries in Buffer Zone The government has taken number of commendable steps to promote the industries in the region. Jajpur, with its vast mineral resources is the cynosure of industrial activity in the state with two major Industrial Zones situated here.

Kalinga Nagar: Kalinga Nagar is situated in Danagadi block where 4 small steel plants are operating and 9 are on their way to start operation.

Duburi: Duburi at a distance of 38 kms from Chandikhol towards Daitary mines on Express Highway has assumed importance with a number of steel plants that have been set up here. Notable among them are Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd., Jindal Stainless, MESCO Steels, VISA and a few others. A steel plant by TATAs is also started to begin operations soon.

The factories and chemical hazardous units in buffer zone of the study area are listed in the Table No. 75 and shown in the Map No. 24.

Table No. 75 List of the Industries in Buffer Zone

Sl. No

Name of the Industry Distance from the Project Site (Kms)

Area in Acres

1 M/s Nilachal Ispat Nigan Limited 5.5 2565.00

2 M/s Brahmani River Pallets 8.2 90.00

3 M/s MESCO Steel 9.5 562.902

4 M/s Tata Steel 8.5 3471.80

5 M/s Grid Co Elect. Sub Station 7.75 100.00

6 M/s Utam Galva 8.70 370.00

7 M/s Rehab 9.5 200.00



Map No. 24



3.3.6.3 Base Maps of all Environmental Components

The base maps of all environmental components have been provided in all respective components. Besides that, few other maps are given below.

Map No. 25 Administrative Boundary of Jajpur District



Map No. 26

Blocks Boundaries of Jajpur District

Map No. 27

Agricultural Map of Jajpur District



Map No. 28

Police Station Map of Jajpur District

Map No. 29 Tourist Place Map of Jajpur District



Map No. 30

Tehsil Map of Jajpur District

Map No. 31 Tehsil Map of Jajpur District



Chapter – 4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures 4.1 Details of Investigated Environmental Impacts Like any other project, this project also has some positive and negative impacts. These are broadly classified as follows;

a. Impacts on Air Environment

b. Impacts on Noise Environment

c. Impacts on Water Environment

d. Impacts on Land Environment

e. Impacts on Biological Environment

f. Impacts on Socio-Economic Environment

g. Impacts on Occupational Health Environment

Efforts have been made to study the impacts both positive & negative, which is extremely essential to prepare a proper and effective Environment Management Plan. 4.1.1 Impacts on Air Environment Impact on air environment due to the proposed project will also be experienced in two phases. One will be during constructional phase and the other one will be during operational phase.

The main sources of emission during the construction period are the movement of equipment at site and dust emitted during the leveling, grading, earthwork, etc. Foundation phase is also likely to result in marginal increase in the levels of SO2, NOX, PM10, PM2.5 and CO. The impact will be confined within the project boundary and is expected to be negligible outside the plant boundaries. The impact will be for short duration and confined locally to the construction site only. All constructional activities along with the movement of trucks and structural work involving steel and concrete with use of equipment like hoists, cranes mixers, welding machines etc. may generate considerable ambient noise in and around the proposed plant.

In the proposed project Chrome ore, Manganese Ore and Coke are the main raw materials to be used for Ferro Alloys production. Major pollutants emitted from the ore processing are particulate matter, SO2 and NOx. From the said metallurgical process slag will also be generated.

So during operational phase air environment will be affected due to release of air pollutants from the following units such as:



1. Dust particulates from furnace hood,

2. Sulphur dioxide in traces from the furnace gas,

3. Nitrogen oxides in traces from furnace gas,

4. CO & CO2 from Furnace Gas,

5. Coal and Ore dust particles during storage/handling.

4.1.1.1 Determination of Atmospheric inversion level at the project site and assessment of Ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site specific meteorological features.

Air Quality Modelling for Particulate Matter: Prediction of impacts is the most important component in any environmental impact assessment studies. There are several scientific techniques and methodologies are developed and available to predict such impact in various meteorological conditions. Such predictions are normally supper imposed over the base maps of the projects to derive the impact on project affected areas. The prediction of impacts helps to minimize the adverse impacts on various environmental qualities during pre and post project execution.

Model Used: The mathematical model used for prediction of impacts on air environment in the present studies is the ISCST3 improved version – AERMOD Model, which is based on straight line steady state Gaussian Plume Dispersion Model developed by Lakes Environment and approved by USEPA and also approved by MoEF & CC, the then MoEF, Govt. of India. The parameters for which the Ground Level Concentrations are predicted are Particulate Matter (PM).

Input given for the processing of the Model: The following inputs are considered for the present prediction regarding AAQ using the above AREMOD Model for the parameters PM in the Ambient Air Quality in the study area.

a. Meteorological Data : Based on 30 years averaged data of IMD, New Delhi.

b. Base Map : Topo sheet of the area is used as Base Map.

c. Model Type : ISC- AERMOD View

d. Dispersion Option : Non- Default



e Non – Default Options : No Stack Top Down Wash and Flat

Terrain

f. Out Put Type : Concentration

g. Pollutant Type : PM

h. Averaging Time Option : 1 hr, 24 hrs and Seasonal Average

i. Dispersion Coefficient : Rural

j. Terrain Option : Flat

k. Number of Source : 6 (Six)

j. Source Summary

a. Source Id : Stack 1, 2 & 3

b. Source Type : Point

c. Base Elevation : 102 meter aMSL

d. Release Height : 45 meter agl

e. Emission Rate : PM: 0.46875 gm/Sec with control measures for Stack 1, 2 & 3 and 59.375 gm/sec (Maximum) for Stack 1, 62.5 gm/Sec (Max) for Stack 2 and 112.5 gm/Sec for Stack 3 (Max) without control measures.

f. Gas Stack Exit Temperature: 381 K

g. Stack Exit Velocity : 12.0 meter/Sec

h. Stack inside diameter : 1.53 meter

k. Building Down wash : Assumed Nil

l. Variation in Emission

(Hrly/Seasonally/Monthly) : Assumed Nil

m. Receptor Option : Uniform Cartesian Grid

n. Number of Net : 1

o. Number of Receptors : 1681

p. Spacing : 500 meters

q. Length : X – Axis: 20000 meters

And Y-Axis: 20000 meters



Incremental Ground Level Concentration: The incremental concentrations of PM (PM10+ PM 2.5) in the ambient air quality level in the study area of the proposed expansion project above the present level of concentration in the ambient air or the post project ambient air quality with respect to the above-mentioned parameter are given in the Table No. 76.

Predicted maximum ground level concentration 1 Hr Average, 24 Hrs Average and Seasonal Average are shown in the following Map No. 32, Map No. 33 and Map No. 34 respectively for PM with control measures and Map No. 35, Map No. 36 and Map No. 37 respectively for PM without control measures.

Table No. 76

(Post Project Ambient Air Quality Level for PM in (µg/M3) With and Without Control Measures

Sl. No Description

1 Hr. Average 24 Hrs. Average Seasonal Average

(Winter) With

Control Measures

Without Control

Measures

With Control

Measures

Without Control

Measures

With Control

Measures

Without Control

Measures

01 Baseline Concentration (Max)

- - 79.74 - - -

02

Predicted Ground Level Concentration (Max)

10.08313 1687.89673 1.43848 240.74886 0.36755 61.86621

03

Post Project Ambient Air Quality Level (Max)

- - 81.17848 - - -

04 Limits (Industry)

100



Map No. 32

Ground Level Concentration of PM (1 Hr. Average) With Control Measures



Map No. 33

Ground Level Concentration of PM (24 Hr. Average) With Control Measures



Map No. 34

Ground Level Concentration of PM (Seasonal Average) With Control Measures



Map No. 35

Ground Level Concentration of PM (1 Hr. Average) Without Control Measures



Map No. 36

Ground Level Concentration of PM (24 Hr. Average) Without Control Measures



Map No. 37

Ground Level Concentration of PM (Seasonal Average) Without Control Measures



4.1.2 Impacts on Noise Environment During the construction phase, noise will be generated from various construction activities as mentioned below.

Movement of vehicles carrying material and loading & unloading activities.

Excavation machines, concrete mixer and other construction machines.

Operations of DG Sets,

Mechanical operations like drilling, fitting etc.

All the above mentioned sources will be intermittent and would be experienced occasionally. It may also be noted that, most of the construction activities will be carried out only during the daytime.

The noise produced during construction phase will have temporary impact on the existing ambient noise levels at the project site but restricted to small distance.

The general noise levels due to construction activities and machinery installation may sometimes go up to 85 dB(A) at the work site during day time. Workers in general are likely to be exposed to an equivalent noise level of 80-85 dB(A) in 8 hour shift period.

4.1.3 Impacts on Water Environment The construction in the proposed project will be more related to mechanical fabrication, assembly and erection. Hence the water requirements will not be of significant quantity. Temporary sanitation facilities like soak pits, septic tanks will be set up for disposal of sanitary sewage generated during the period. The overall impact on water environment during construction phase is likely to be short term and insignificant. There is no discharge of waste water from the units to outside. Water pollution for the proposed expansion of Ferro Chrome Plant is not significant as the process does not require any water. Second the use of water is only to cool the furnace jacket and slag quenching. For furnace jacket cooling it is completely a recirculation system with makeup water for evaporation loss and water used for slag quenching is completely evaporated. Thus water body will not be contaminated as there will not be any discharge to outside of the company premises. But there will be drawl of water for



consumption. And because there is all possibilities of replenishment of water table so impact will not be so significant due to the said project. Impact of drawl of water on the nearby River during lean season: As per the Hydro geological studies as discussed earlier Withdrawal of water will not significantly affect the groundwater reservoir as well as nearby river during lean season. 4.1.4 Impacts on Land Environment Proposed expansion is planned within the premises of existing plant and no additional land is required for proposed expansion. The land use of total land has been changed to industrial type. Minor vegetation is present within the site. Hence, there will be minimal impact on land environment during construction phase. Impact of the transport of the raw material and end products on the surrounding environment: The raw material will be transported through road transport. During transportation, the material will be covered by tarpaulin and will be leak proof. So, there will be no such impact on the surrounding environment.

There will be increase of transport vehicles due to proposed project. Maximum transport will be through road transport.

4.1.5 Impacts on Biological Environment No additional land is proposed to be acquired and construction activities will be confined to premises of existing plant. Project site does not consist of any ecological sensitive area.

4.1.6 Impacts on Socio Economic Environment The proposed project will create temporary employment to skilled and high skilled manpower during constructional phase. Most of the employees deployed during the construction period will be from local areas. The proposed activities will lead to have small commercial establishments like retail shops and hotels etc. consequently economic upliftment of the area is expected. The construction sites for the project and the area adjacent to the project will experience some increase in floating population, vehicular traffic and pollution mainly SPM/ fugitive dust. Since this increase of pollution will be only temporary and restricted to an area close to construction activity, hence the impact on human and animal health will not be significant during construction time. However, precautions such as water spraying, use of mask etc. will be taken to further minimize the effect.

Any major industrial project invariably leads to socioeconomic changes. But at the same time it could lead to unplanned and haphazard development of



slums of various size and description with little or rudimentary sanitation facilities in mostly developing countries if adequate steps not taken from the very beginning of the project. This would result in the degradation of the physical and aesthetic environment. This is also likely to exert social stresses among the neighboring villages and may disturb the quiet and peaceful rural life. Proper publicity of the beneficial aspects of the project particularly for the local people and highlighting the new opportunities of livelihood, proper sitting of the labor camps and provision of basic amenities of water supply, sanitation etc., would go a long way in curbing the degradation of the physical and aesthetic environment.

Operation of the proposed expansion project will require a substantial quantum of skilled and semi-skilled workforce, which may to some extent need to be taken from outside the study area. This may result in migration of outsiders to the project area from nearby villages. Along with this migration, a significant portion of the unskilled labor force will also infiltrate from outside state. Moreover, a sizeable number of service class people who are directly connected with the operating personnel of the proposed plant, e.g. house servants, washer man, barbers, shopkeepers etc. will flow in from outside. The migration of people will increase the total population in the study area. This would result in an alternation of the demographic pattern. The population density in the peripheral zone, which is low at present, will tend to rise. But at the same time the proposed project is also not so big that, such rise of population will be significant.

The economic, cultural and technological changes are likely to be accompanied with the urban culture, which will contribute towards radical change in the socioeconomic environment of the area. This would introduce a mixed culture emphasizing urban traits in place of traditional, prevalent rural customs. All these would constitute important impacts on the local life style. Social evils may increase, which may cause occasional breach of peace. Such impacts are inevitable, that could also be felt in case of the proposed project. However, steps would be taken to control and minimize any adverse impact if arises by implementing suitable management program practicing stable working conditions and the provision of other effective peripheral development program.

4.1.7 Impacts on Occupational Health Environment and

Remedial Measures The industries, where multifarious activities are involved during construction, erection, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance, the men, materials and machines are the basic inputs. Along with the boons, the industrialization generally brings several problems like Occupational Health and Safety Hazards.



The industrial planner, therefore, has to properly plan and take the steps to minimize the impacts of industrialization and to ensure appropriate occupational health, safety including fire plans. All these activities again may be classified under construction & erection and operation & maintenance. The proposed safety plan is given below.

Occupational Health: Occupational health needs attention both during construction & erection and operation & maintenance phases. However, the problem varies both in magnitude and variety in the above phases.

Construction and Erection: The occupational health problems envisaged at this stage can mainly be due to constructional accident and noise. To overcome these hazards, in addition to arrangements to reduce it within TLV's, personal protective equipment will also be supplied to workers.

Operation and Maintenance: The problem of occupational health, in the operation and maintenance phase is due to noise hearing losses. Suitable personnel protective equipment will be given to employees. The working personnel will be given the following appropriate personnel protective equipment;

Industrial Safety Helmet,

Crash Helmets,

Face shield with replacement acrylic vision,

Zero power plain goggles with cut type filters on both ends,

Zero power goggles with cut type filters on both sides and blue color glasses,

Welders equipment for eye and face protection,

Cylindrical type earplug,

Ear muffs,

Canister Gas mask,

Self contained breathing apparatus,

Leather apron,

Aluminized fiber glass fix proximity suit with hood and gloves,

Safety belt/line man's safety belt,

Leather hand gloves,

Asbestos hand gloves,

Acid/Alkali proof rubberized hand gloves,

Canvas cum leather hand gloves with leather palm,

Lead hand glove,



Electrically tested electrical resistance hand gloves,

Industrial safety shoes with steel toe,

Electrical safety shoes without steel toe and gum boots. Full fledged casualty facilities will be made available round the clock for attending emergency arising out of accidents, if any. All working personnel will be medically examined once in every year and at the end of his term of employment as well while joining the company. This is in addition to the pre-employment medical examination.

Details of Occupational Health Program Policy of M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd. (BCMSPL)

In order to prevent the occupational health hazard, BCMSPL will carry out entry level and periodical medical examination under Section 69 of the Factories Act by the Certified Surgeon.

BCMSPL will carry out regular health check up program by qualified Medical Surgeon quarterly in every quarter of the year and maintain a health register prescribed under Rule 14 of the Factories Act in Form No- 17, which would be verified by Assistant Director Factories during his visit.

BCMSPL will appoint a qualified medical Surgeon to monitor day-to-day occupational health hazard and checkup the workmen on a regular basis to prevent occupational health hazard.

The records will be maintained in Form 17(Prescribed under Rule 14) the Health Register of the Company.

Safety Plan: Safety of both men and materials during construction and operation phases is of concern. The preparedness of an industry for the occurrence of possible disasters is known as emergency preparedness plan. The disaster in proposed plant is possible due to leakage of hazardous chemicals, collapse of structures and fire/explosion etc. The details of the firefighting equipments which will be installed are given below;

Dry Chemical Powder (DCP),

CO2,

Foam Type,

Soda Acid Type,

Fire Buckets and Fire Hydrants.



Keeping in view the safety requirement during construction, operation and maintenance phases at the proposed plant, the following regulations will be followed.

Allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy conditions of workplace.

Take steps to ensure that all known safety factors are taken into account in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of plants, machinery and equipment.

Ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees.

Provide wherever necessary protective equipment, safety appliances and clothing and to ensure their proper uses.

Inform employees about materials, equipment or processes used in their work, which are known to be potentially hazardous to health or safety.

Keep all operations and methods of work under regular review for making necessary changes from the point of view of safety in the light of experience and upto date knowledge.

Provide appropriate facilities for first aid and prompt treatment of injuries and illness at workplace.

Provide appropriate instruction, training, retraining and supervision to employees in health and safety, first aid and to ensure that adequate publicity is given to these matters.

Ensure proper implementation of fire prevention methods and an appropriate fire fighting service together with training facilities for personnel involved in this service.

Organize collection, analysis and presentation of data on accident, sickness and incident involving personal injury or injury to health with a view to take corrective, remedial and preventive action.

Promote through the established machinery, joint consultation in health and safety matters to ensure effective participation by all employees.

Publish/notify regulations, instructions and notices in the common language of employees.

Prepare separate safety rules for each type of occupation/processes involved in a project.

Ensure regular safety inspection by a competent person at suitable intervals of all buildings, equipment, work places and operations.



Health and Safety Monitoring Plan: All the potential occupational hazardous work places will be monitored regularly. The health of employees will be monitored once in a year for early detection of any element due to exposure to hazardous chemicals. 4.1.8 Possible Accidents The Possibilities of accidents in the industry are more or less same as any steel manufacturing process. The possible accidents and its action plan are given in Table No. 77.

Table No. 77

Sl. No Possible Accidents Action Plan

01

Crushed under vehicle and Slipping into the Hopper at Ground Hopper Area/Material Handling Plant

At Ground Hopper due to heavy vehicle movement while reversing the helper at the rear of the vehicle should be cautious not to be getting crushed under the vehicle. All the three sides of the hopper should have hand rails and the tipper discharge end should have a chain link to prevent falling in to the hopper.

02 Electrical Shocks- Snake Bites, Hand, Spinal Cord and Head Injuries at Tunnel

At the tunnel the electric cables which run on the walls have to be carefully checked to ensure the insulation is not damaged as the workers tend to stress their hand to hold something and usually hold these cables, which are likely to give them shocks.

There will be enough lighting in these tunnels, as along with the cables snakes lie in the area and may result in snakebite to workers.

The Tunnel will be properly cleaned and there will be proper dewatering mechanism to pump out-accumulated water that may reach there due to seepage or of rains.



Any moisture in the Tunnels may result in electric shock and may cause accident due to slippery floor, which may result in head and spinal injury.

03 Slipping and Falling from Stairs and hand Injuries in Crusher House

The stair cases at the Crusher house will have proper hand rail bend at the curves and not open ends. The steps of the stair case will not be inclined and will be placed in equal distance height and width without any protrusions on the grill and with toe board. Approach to the emergency stop switch will be free from obstacles.

04

Metal Splashes Electric Arc Furnace

Burn injuries are frequently reported both for bodies as well as for eyes. Usage of Goggles and asbestos aprons, face shields and gloves are a must for the employees working in this area.

• The movement of the overhead crane and the handling of the Ladle are to be carefully monitored. Regular checks of the crane load cables are to be made and replaced if required.

• Proper lighting arrangements are to be made at the handling area.

• Additional care to be taken for electrical cables as the insulations may get burned during the splashes.

• The roller conveyors are to be regularly serviced and greased for the smooth movement of the finish products.



4.2 Mitigation Measures for minimizing and/or off setting

adverse impacts identified. The impact will however be marginal or more, depending upon the operations and technology available & adopted are irreversible. But it can be controlled and kept within the norms in case adequate measures are undertaken. The following are the measures proposed for mitigation and control of environmental pollution supposed to be created during construction as well operational phase of the proposed expansion project.

4.2.1 Measures Proposed During Construction

The impact during the construction phase on the environment would be basically of transient in nature and are expected to reduce gradually on completion of the construction activities. On Site preparation: The project site preparation requires some leveling activities. Vegetation on topsoil is removed prior to commencement of bulk earthwork. During dry weather conditions, dust may be generated by activities like excavation and transportation through un-metallic roads. The dust will be suppressed using water sprinkling. As soon as construction is over the surplus earth will be utilized to fill up low-lying areas, the rubbish will be cleared regularly and all open area will be appropriately landscaped and plantation will be done. Hazardous materials (e.g. acids, paints and explosives) will be stored in designated areas with care. Green belt over 33% area of total plant premise will be developed.

On Water quality: During construction period, the water quality is likely to be affected due to construction work as well various activities of construction workers. There are possibilities of increase of the suspended solids in the run-off during heavy precipitation. In order to reduce the impact on water quality due to suspended solid carryover into the water bodies, temporary sedimentation tanks will be constructed for the settlement of the suspended solids within the factory premises. There is not much likely hood of ground water contamination as there will not be generation of any process effluents during construction and no discharge into ground water. The laborers engaged during construction would be provided with toilet facilities at the proposed project site with proper treatment system of Septic Tank and Soak Pit.

On Air Quality: During construction period, all most all activities would result in increase of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) concentration in the ambient air due to fugitive dust generation. NOx emissions will also be there due to vehicular movement and leveling activities at the project site with heavy machineries. Frequent / regular water sprinkling in the vicinity of the construction sites would be undertaken and will be continued even after



completion of plant construction. Proposed fast growing plantation will help in arresting fugitive dust expected to be generated during construction period. But this situation will be possible only after one year as it will take minimum two years time for all most all varieties of plants to attain a standard height and to be of good canopy.

Noise Level: The noise impact on the surrounding population during the construction phase will be within the acceptable limits. High noise generating equipment, if used, will not be operated during the night times to create any possible discomfort to the nearby villagers. Noise levels in the buffer area are not likely to be affected because of the vegetation in the buffer area and likely attenuation due to physical barriers present in the area. However, the following measures are and will be implemented to protect the worker proposed to be engaged in core area during construction.

• Provisions for insulating caps are and will be there with noise generating machineries.

• The use of dampening materials such as thin rubber/lead sheet for covering the workplaces like compressors, generators etc.

• Earmuffs / earplugs are and will be provided to the workers and use of such Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are and will be ensured.

On Ecological Aspects: The initial construction works at the proposed project site involves land clearance and leveling. The core area does not have much vegetation. So, the impact of construction work on ecological aspects will not be so significant. Only the present landscape will be changed. During construction very little vegetation may be disturbed. So green belt will be developed to improve the aesthetic value in the area and to screen out the fugitive dust generated during construction. Green belt over 33% area of total plant premise will be developed. 4.2.2 Measures Proposed During Operation

Stack Height: For better dispersion w.r.to the proposed expansion project, 45 meter stack height will be provided. Stack heights and other details are given in the following Table No. 78.



Table No. 78 Stack Height and Other Details

Stack Emission and Fugitive Emission Control as per G. S. R. 414 (E) dated 30th May, 2008 of MoEF & CC, the then MoEF. For control of fugitive emission from the furnace hood of proposed plant, Gas Cleaning Plant will be provided. For control of fugitive emissions and Secondary fugitive emissions from the Ferro Chrome Plant will be as per the guide lines of Central Pollution Control Board and will be as per the latest permissible limits issued by the Ministry vide G. S. R. 414 (E) dated 30th May, 2008. Action Plan for Fugitive Emission Control: The followings measures will be taken and maintained for control of fugitive emission.

Release of Cleaned gases through tall stacks of minimum 45 meter height above ground level Furnaces.

De-dusting equipment will be provided in the conveyer discharge, air-slide discharge, silo top etc.

Installations of Bag filters at all required location.

The Material Handling Area will be provided with Dust Suppression (DS) by water sprinkling at the stock yards and multiple dust extraction (DE) systems at the screen,

Sl. Description of Stack

Stack Height (m)

Stack Dia (m)

Exit Velocity (m / Sec)

Temp (0 k)

Emission Rate (gm / Sec) with control measures Stack

Attached to

Status Total

Particulate Matter

01 Ferro Alloys 45 1.53 12 381

0.46875 g/Sec or 100

mg/NM3

GCP Proposed

02 Ferro Alloys 45 1.53 12 381 GCP Proposed

03 Ferro Alloys 45 1.53 12 381 GCP Proposed



conveyor, transfer points and gas sealing devices to arrest the dust emissions. The DE system will consist of Bag Filter units complete with ducts, extraction fans and stack of appropriate height to clean the air of the dust before releasing it in the air.

Development of Green belt in and around the plant,

Construction of Concrete road inside the plant premises,

Providing water spraying around the plant premises,

Regular AAQ and Stack Monitoring Fugitive Dust Emission Control for the whole Plant: Dust generated at the time of raw material unloading would be suppressed by spraying chemical solution and water fogging system as per requirement. The solution sprayed on coal would keep further dust generation at transfer points to minimum. Crusher house, junction towers, feed points below reclaim hopper would be provided with dry type dust extraction system comprising bag filters. Dust suppression with sprinklers would be provided all around the stockpile to suppress dust generation and to keep dust nuisance to the minimum. Sprinklers would also be provided all along and on either side of the track just before the track hopper as well as on the track hopper to suppress the dust generation while unloading coal into track hopper. Bunker ventilation system would be provided with bag filters to trap the dust generated while loading coal into bunkers and vent out dust free gases/air.

Monitoring of Secondary Fugitive Dust Emissions

Pollution Control Systems will be operated as an integral part of production to ensure minimum emissions. Timely evacuation of dust from Bag Filter hoppers will be routinely organized.

Total emissions from the processes will be measured and will be reported to senior management.

A good process and device control and regular monitoring will be maintained in order to keep emissions within norms.

Dust emissions shall will be continuously monitored to ascertain that the particulate emission is within the permissible limit.

Water Pollution Control: The Waste Water Treatment system envisaged would cover all the plant wastewater, which is to be disposed off to effluent treatment plant for treatment and recycling. The objective of the treatment is to make the wastewater suitable for disposal as per the guidelines of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board. In Ferro Chrome plant use of water will be from either cooling or slag quenching and it is of complete recirculation



system to give make for the evaporation loss fresh water will fed into the system. The water pollution in Ferro Chrome plant is insignificant. Only sludge will be generated from raw water treatment plant. Which will dispose off intermittently during cleaning of raw water reservoir into designated disposal site. Sewage Disposal System: Sewage pipelines would be provided to carry sewage from toilets of different buildings to suitably located individual/common septic tanks. In case the populations in the proposed project increase beyond 500 then STP of adequate capacity and design will be provided.

Noise Pollution Control : All equipment in the proposed plant would be designed / operated to have a noise level not exceeding 85 dB(A) as per the requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard (OSHA) of USA. In addition, since most of the noise generating equipments would be in enclosed structures, the noise transmitted outside would be still lower.

Toxic Chemical Leachbility Potential (TCLP) Test for the Slag: Ferro Chrome slag does not contain any toxic metal in elementary form. At 1700 Deg C, slag temperature, all metals remain in their oxide form and are chemically stable and inert. However, TCLP test of Ferro chrome slag is carried out once in a year by engaging competent outside agency. Keeping in view of the above, Ferro chrome slag can be safely used as land fill material, road making material, replacement of stone chips in different applications.

End use of solid waste and its composition: In Ferro Chrome manufacturing process, slag will be generated as solid waste. By its physical appearance and texture it is classified as (a) Granulated Slag, (b) Hard slag of assorted size. This solid waste is chemically inert in nature. Its composition is as under.

Cr2O3 - 6 - 9 %

SiO2 - 30 - 35%

FeO - 4 - 5 %

CaO - 5 - 7 %

MgO - 20 - 23 %

Al2O3 - 20 - 23%



Granulated slag can be used for filling of low laying areas, waste and degraded land. Hard slag after making suitable sizes can be used as a replacement of stone chips while making cement concrete. It can be used as ballast at railway tracks and also during construction of black top road.

Action Plan/Scheme for recovery of the chrome: In order to run the furnace economically, maximum care will be taken for the recovery of chromium during all processes. Although scope of improvement is little, following steps will be taken.

1. Use of higher grade chrome ore with less gangue material,

2. Taking all possible methods for good separation of metal and slag,

3. Introduction of manual/mechanized zigging process to completely separate charge chrome from slag.

Green Belt Development: A green belt of minimum 10m width will be provided all around the plant boundary limits. In addition, avenue trees will be planted all along the roads. 33% of the vacant land will be converted to green belt. The following species are suggested for plantation in order to reduce noise, dust emissions and ambient temperature in the vicinity of the site. However, emphasis will be given of selecting local species. General Measures to Control Air Pollution: In addition to the above control measures proposed during process and transport operations, following steps are to be taken to prevent air pollution due to air borne dust:

• Dense greenbelt to be developed around the dust generation points.

• Trees to be planted on both sides of the roads used for transportation in order to arrest dust.

• Afforestation around the industry to act as barrier.

• Water to be sprinkled along the haul road.

• Proper maintenance of air pollution control equipments.

• Regular maintenance of vehicles and machineries in order to control emissions.

• Cabins for shovel and dumpers and provision of dust mask to workmen working in dusty atmosphere.

• A good housekeeping and proper maintenance will be practiced in the industry, which will help in controlling pollution.



Action plan for solid/hazardous waste generation, storage, utilization and dispatch particularly Slag from Furnace and dust from APCs.

The following measures for solid waste Management will be adopted.

About 60,000 to 85,000 TPA of slag (Solid Waste as By Product) will be generated from the Process.

Slag would be collected at the point of production, and will be used in construction of Roads etc after TCLP Test.

Dust from Bag Filter of Submerged Arc Furnace and Tapping Process will be collected, stored in storage yards and disposed to use in briquette manufacturing.

Slag generated will be dumped in the secured landfill within the plant premises. Plant has enough area for handling of slag.

Solid waste like waste cottons, empty bags, rejected gaskets, empty bottles, waste jerry canes, steel structures and rejected spares of process equipments etc, generated, may have scarp value and will be disposed off with price realization.

Used Oil will be disposed to authorized reprocessing units having valid authorization from State Pollution Control Board, Odisha.

The earth / mud separated at COBP will be disposed for land filling

Identification and details of land to be used for slag disposal: A separate slag notch is envisaged for proposed project. Normally the slag will be tapped through the main runner and skimmed in the main runner before flowing to the granulation plant. Under normal operation, all the slag shall be granulated in the granulation units. However, in case SGP is non operational or the slag is not suitable for granulation, the slag shall be diverted to slag pits. An open basin slag granulation system is envisaged where after granulation of the slag at the blowing box, the granulated slag water slurry falls into the granulation pit. Grab crane shall reclaim the slag. The slag will be discharged on to granulation tank by road. The granulation tank will have a storage capacity of 24 hours production.

The granulated slag can be stored in open storage yard for disposal to market. The slag from the dry slag pit will be cleared by road vehicles and will be dumped at a separate place. The location of the slag disposal area has been shown in the Plant Layout.

Chrome Water Treatment/Management Plan

Runoff water during rainy season and surrounding plant area, from the storage yard will be collected in drains and will be treated in Chrome Ore detoxification facilities in Effluent Treatment Plant.



Chapter – 5 Analysis of Alternatives Sites

5.1 The scoping exercise results in need for alternatives

This is the expansion project of existing units. The proposed expansion is within the existing plant premises of the company. The site is found well connected to road transport, air transport, sea transport. Electrical power, water and raw material are also available.

As far as the environmental considerations, the project is abiding by all relevant acts & rule and provisions of EP Act.

There are no alternative sites proposed in the scope.

5.2 Description of each alternative

Not applicable as there are no alternative sites proposed in the scope.

5.3 Summary of adverse impacts of each alternative


5.4 Mitigation measures proposed for each alternative


5.5 Selection of alternative




Chapter – 6 Environmental Monitoring Program

6.1 Technical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd. will have a well-organized environment management and monitoring system for this Ferro Chrome Plant, to ensure compliance of all statutory obligations from time to time. The system ensures discharge of the following functions.

Regular monitoring of required environmental parameters.

Prepare annual environment audit statement for the benefit of the project and also as a part of requirement under the environment audit statement rules.

Advice to the project proponent for continual improvement of the status of the environment.

Liaison with State Pollution Control Board, Department of Forests and Environment and other Government agencies for uninterrupted compliance of all rules and regulations.

Creation of awareness among the project affected personnel (PAPs) and the general public in the area.

Periodical training of management staff as well as technical and non-technical sub-floor staff, through training courses, workshops and seminars.

All these activities will be carried out by out sourcing technically and infrastructural established organizations from time to time if not managed in house.

6.2 Measurement methodologies, frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedule, emergency procedures, detailed budget & procurement schedules.

Necessary provisions will be made for routine monitoring of stack emissions, ambient air quality, noise level, water quality and plantation as required by the regulations and for monitoring environment management as implemented. The emission levels from the stack and the ambient air quality around the plant will be monitored periodically. Further, the effluent quality and noise levels will also be regularly monitored. The instruments and the equipment necessary for monitoring will be made available in the plant laboratory. The followings are the equipments which are to be used for monitoring purposes given Table No. 79. However, the Company may also



engage NABL and OSPCB Accredited Laboratory to carry out the monitoring in case required.

Table No.79

List of Pollution Monitoring Equipment Proposed

Sl. No

Name of equipment

Purpose

1 Respirable dust samplers including PM10 and PM2.5 Sampler

AAQ monitoring

2 Stack monitoring Particulates, SO2 and NOx

3 Automatic weather monitor Meteorological data collection at site

4 Sound level meter Measurement of noise level

5 UV - Spectro photo meter Chemical analysis

6 Atomic Absorption Spectro photo meter Chemical analysis

7 Gas chromatograph Chemical analysis

8 Micro-balance Chemical analysis

9 BOD Incubator For BOD estimation

10 COD reflux set up For COD estimation

11 Refrigerator For preserving samples

12 Oven For heating

13 Thermometer For temperature

14 pH meter For pH analysis

15 Distilled water plant For distilled water

16 DO analyser For DO analysis

17 Pipette box For analysis

18 Titration set up For analysis

19 Relevant chemicals For analysis



Monitoring Program: M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd. will follow the following monitoring schedule for various environmental parameters.

Table No. 80 Proposed Environmental Parameters Monitoring Program

Post Project hydro geological monitoring, collection of hydro geological and hydrological data: The recommended frequency and parameter of environment monitoring for the project in respect of both surface and groundwater is given below. However, proposed monitoring programme shall be modified as stipulated by MoEF & CC, the then MoEF/OSPCB.

Sl. No Description

Parameters to be

Analyzed

No of stations (min.)

Frequency

1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

PM10, PM2.5, SO2 & NOx

4

24 Hour samples twice a week for 3 seasons (Excluding rainy season).

2 Stack Emission PM, & SO2 6 All seasons.

3 Soil As will be given in the EC/Consent

2

One sample per season for 3 seasons in a year (Excluding rainy season).

4 Ground Water Level

Depth from Surface 4

Once in a Season for 4 seasons.

5 Ground Water Quality

Parameters as per IS:10500

4 Once in a Season for 4 seasons.

6 Surface Water

Parameters as per 422 (E) of 19.05 1993

4 Once in a Season for 4 seasons.

7 Noise Level dB(A) 10 As will be given in the Consent / EC.

8 Air Quality Fugitive Emissions

Particulate Matter

4 Source Monitoring

Once in a season for 3 seasons in a year excluding rainy season.



Table No. 81 Proposed Hydro Geological Monitoring Plan

Regular monitoring of groundwater level and quality would be carried out by establishing a network of existing wells and constructing new piezometeric well. Data so collected would be stored is computerized database for easy retrieval and analysis. Data then collected would also be forwarded to Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board, South Eastern Region, Odisha, Bhubaneswar.

Plantation monitoring program during post project for ensuring survival and growth rate of plants: The degraded land in case exists within the project area need restoration or reclamation by taking up suitable management methods as spelt out below. These measures are both time bound and quantifiable for easy monitoring by regulatory agencies.

Sl. No Phase Component Parameter Locations Frequency

1 Construction Ground water Level

3-4 locations in surrounding villages

During the months of April, August, November and January

2 Construction Waste Water

pH, TDS, TSS, BOD, COD, Oil& Grease and Heavy Metals

Storm water at various collection points

Once in a Month

3 Operation Ground water Level


During the months of April, August, November and January

4 Operation Ground water

Drinking water


During April and November

5 Operation Waste Water

pH, TDS, TSS, BOD, COD, O & G and Heavy Metals

At Outlets of ETP

Once in three months



Chapter – 7 Additional Studies Additional studies in this report include Public Consultation, Occupational Health & Safety, Disaster Management Plan & Risk Assessment & Damage Control, Social Impact Assessment and R& R Plan. 7.1 Public Consultation

The Public Consultation has been done through Public Hearing as per Public Hearing procedure of EIA Notification No. S.O. 1533(E) dated 14.09.2006 and amendment thereafter and after publication in the local news paper on submission of Draft EIA / EMP Report at State Pollution Control Board, Odisha incorporating every aspects and clauses of the ToR issued on 24th June 2013, vide letter no. J-11011/316/2012 IA-II (I) of Ministry of Environment and Forests, I. A Division, New Delhi. The details of the Public Consultation have been described in Cl. No. 2 under Part ‘A” of this report.

7.2 Occupational Health & Safety In general occupational health and safety is an interdisciplinary area concerned with safety, health and welfare of people engaged in industries. The main concerns of occupational health are:

1. promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations,

2. prevention amongst workers of departures from health caused by their working conditions,

3. protection of workers in their employment from risks resulting from factors adverse to health and

4. placing of worker in an occupational environment suitable to his physiological and psychological capabilities.

Working conditions and the nature of employment tend to have major repercussions on the health of a workman. The concept of ‘Occupational health’ has evolved from work-related ailments. Occupational health broadly means any injury, impairment or disease affecting a worker or employee during his course of employment. Further, it not only deals with work-related disorders but also encompasses all factors that affect community health within it.

The occupational health and safety laws exist in all countries including India which makes the employee of the worker responsible for any damages to its work force. The ignorance of law cannot be an excuse under any



circumstances. Hence, the owners and managers must have the basic knowledge of the subject.

Legal Provisions: The Indian Constitution has shown notable concern to workmen in factories and industries as envisaged in its preamble as Directive Principles of State Policy.

1. For securing the health and strength of workers, men and women,

2. That the tender age of children is not abused,

3. That citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength,

4. Just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief are provided and,

5. That the Government shall take steps, by suitable legislation or in any other way, to secure the participation of workers in the management of undertakings, establishments or other organizations engaged in any industry.

The Factories Act, 1948, the Mines Act, 1952, the Dock Workers (Safety, Health & Welfare) Act, 1986 are some of the laws, which contain provisions regulating the health of workers in an establishment. Whereas the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 and the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 are compensatory in nature. These various legal provisions to protect health and safety of the workers indicate that metallurgical industries are classified as hazardous industry and legal provisions must be adhered to avoid any harm to work force and local residents in the vicinity of the industry.

Role of Management: It is believed that “the safety begins at the top”. The ‘Safety Engineer’, ‘Foreman’ and “Supervisor’ can never achieve good result if the top management does not take lead in the promoting and maintaining a high standard of safety and health at work place. The cost towards ‘Health & Safety’ must be part of total production cost and should not be treated as extra.

The management concerned with safety has duties as below:

1. Have undeniable decision making authority,

2. Lead in the establishment of rules and policies designed to promote safety and health, accident prevention and hazard awareness,

3. Be responsible for maintaining the safety policy, safety manual, the proper safety and health training documentation and the necessary recordkeeping,

4. Make all employees aware of the established safety and health rules of the safety policy,



5. Hold each employee responsible and accountable,

6. Monitor all aspects of the safety policy and safety manual,

7. Promote and ensure proper safety training, worksite audits, accident investigations, and hazard control,

8. Manage the safety team (committee),

9. Conduct or coordinate all site safety inspections,

10. Manage safety violation and award program,

11. Provide and/or coordinate safety training for all new employees,

12. Be notified immediately regarding accidents and/or injuries,

13. Eliminate all hazardous practices performed by employees,

14. Assign and train a replacement in the event he/she is unavailable for duty.

In any industry, particularly hazardous industry like metallurgical plants, the incidences do happen with many safety provisions. This needs investigation and modifications in the safety system. This requires accident records and statistics.

General Safety at Work: The safety at work begins at the planning stage. In the same manner one has to go in detail while planning various manufacturing units to provide safety measures like guards, emergency switches, interlocking and signaling (operating, warning, indicating). In addition the training, good housekeeping, colour labeling, display signs, notices etc can help in improving safety at work and reduce the chance of accidents.

Safe Guards, signals, signs: The working areas must have safe guards at all moving and hazardous points to prevent casual access. The moving cranes and equipments must have sound and light signals to keep people at safe distance. The various activities in the area must be indicated by sign boards in suitably big size to warn people. This must be in local language of the area with mostly known language like English. Some typical sign are illustrated in Figures 1.



Figures 1

In addition to possible hazards the workers and visitors may be advised to use protection wears while working or entering in the area. The signs displaying such warnings are illustrated in Figure 2.

Figures 2

Safety Gears: The use of safety helmet and shoes are mandatory in the plant area while the use of glasses, face shield, dust mask, ear muff are advisable in many parts of the plant depending on the hazard nature. Some of the safety gears are shown in Figure 3.



Figures 3

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Electric safety: Several accidents occur due to defective electrical systems. The machine frame, casings, motor guards, control panel etc. get connected to main electrical supply due to poor insulation, heat, moisture etc. Such incidents could be avoided by using good quality electrical fittings, providing electrical earth to the equipment, rubber / wooded matting at control panel.

Hoisting, Loading and Handling: The material is handles using cranes of different types. The ropes and chains are essential parts of the system. The strength of ropes and wires require high safety factor (k) which is expresses as

k = P / S

where, P – Breaking load , N

S – Maximum anticipated stress, N

The safety factor (k) is generally kept 5-6 in most cases. It is kept as 9 when people are to be hoisted.

Safety Training and Drills: Safety training plays significant role in minimizing incident rate and fatality. A trained worker not only is able to help himself but he can also save others under given situation. This safety training is normally imparted to freshly employed persons but it is necessary to



conduct refresher courses for trained persons also. The periodic mock drill is necessary to check the fitness and alertness.

Occupational Health Monitoring & Record: The working conditions and the nature of employment is known to have major repercussions on the health of a workman. The concept of ‘Occupational health’ has evolved from work-related ailments. Occupational health broadly means any injury, impairment or disease affecting a worker or employee during his course of employment. Further, it not only deals with work-related disorders but also encompasses all factors that affect community health within it.

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty of a person. Various Supreme Court judgments have, under this "right to life" upheld the ‘right to employees’ health.

In view of this provision the employer is obliged to provide health care to its worker during employment and retirement period.

Health Examination: The workers must be medically examined at the time of employment to observe the physical fitness and to know any ailment which may need care while placing him in some hazardous area.

The medical examination must be done for every worker on annual basis to monitor the effect of working atmosphere on his health.

Health Record and Analysis: The industry is supposed to keep health records of all its employees starting from employment date till their retirement.

These medical records must be analyzed annually to know the trend of employee health. In case some serious trend is noted then suitable action should be taken to address such health issues.

Some typical health record analysis are Chest X-Ray, Spirometry Test, Electrocardiogram (ECG) Test, Audiometry Test, Vision Test

Details of Occupational Health Program Policy of the Company:

In order to prevent the occupational health hazard, M/s BCMSPL will carry out entry level and periodical medical examination under Section 69 of the Factories Act by the certified Surgeon.

M/s BCMSPL will carry out health check up program by qualified medical Surgeon quarterly in every quarter of the year and maintaining a health register prescribed under Rule 14 of the Factories Act in Form No- 17, which is being verified by Assistant Director Factories during his visit.



M/s BCMSPL has appointed a qualified medical Surgeon to

monitoring day-to-day occupational health hazard and checkup the workmen on a regular basis to prevent occupational health hazard.

The records are maintained in Form 17 (Prescribed under Rule 14) the Health Register of the Company.

7.3 Disaster Management including Risk Assessment & Hazard

Control Disaster and its Type: A disaster is the impact of a natural or man-made hazard that negatively affects society or environment.

Natural disasters: A natural disaster is the consequence of a natural hazard (e.g. earthquake, flood, tsunami, hurricane etc) which affects humans. The damage is caused by the lack of appropriate emergency management leading to financial, environmental and human life loss.

Man-made disasters: The man-made disasters are caused by human action, negligence, error, or involving the failure of a system, Human-made disasters are in turn categorized as technological disaster. Technological disasters are the results of failure of technology involving material, design, system or operational failures. In this context the release of toxic gas at Bhopal in 1984 can be referred as biggest industrial accident in the world. The metallurgical plants like steel/Chrome industry require very good hazard management plan due to its hazardous nature and large scale of operation.

Hazards in Steel Industry and Its Classification

Steel plants use and produce various chemicals in their day to day operation. Some of the common chemicals used annually in a steel plant is illustrated below:

i. Sulphur,

ii. Calcium Carbide,

iii. Hydrochloric Acid,

iv. Diesel,

v. Furnace oil,

vi. Sulphuric Acid

These chemicals always pose a risk of accident leading to a disaster. These can be largely prevented by a good safety management system. Common causes of chemical accidents are therefore deficiency of safety systems, human error or natural calamity.



Nature of possible hazards could be:

i. Toxic release Furnace Gas,

ii. Fire and explosion of tank firm areas.

iii. Hot metal spillage and overflows during handling.

iv. Leakage of liquid Oxygen

v. Fire & explosion

Common Hazards in Industry: The various types of common hazards and their effect is described briefly in following sections.

Explosion: The word explosion is used to cover all processes characterized by a sudden flow of material (usually hot gases) outward from one point. There are two types of explosions depending on the cause of this outflow:

i. Explosion due to physical cause (eg. pressure vessels)

ii. Explosion due to chemical reaction resulting release of heat. This is again of two types:

• Deflagration occurs when the burning velocity is relatively slow (1 m/s).

• Detonation occurs when the flame speed is very high (2000-3000 m/s).

The explosions are characterized by the production of a shock wave causing damage to building and eject sharp pieces like missiles over long distances causing injury to the people.

Dust Explosion & Release: The dust explosion occur when a flammable solid material (eg pulverized coal) are extensively mixed with air. Such explosions follow initially small fire or explosion which causes settled powder airborne and cause second explosion. This chain of explosion continues.

This generally causes effect locally and people in the plant vicinity are not effected unless large quantity of dust particles become airborne.

Fire : Fire is the release of energy during the oxidation of a fuel (burning substance) with most of energy being in the form of heat. The fire can be in different forms such as:

i. Jet Fire is a narrow flame. This is formed when a leaking gas from pipe line gets ignited from some source.

ii. Pool Fire results from the ignition of pooled oil spilled from pipe line.

iii. Flash Fire occurs when the escaping fuel gas reaches an ignition source and rapidly burns back to the point of gas release.



iv. Fire Ball (BLEVE - Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion) is a

combination of fire and explosion. This type of fire occurs with tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The tank failure or tippling can cause the release of LPG which rapidly expands at room temperature forming a rising cloud. When this gas cloud is ignited a fire ball appears. Depending on the quantity of gas involved the heat intensity may be sufficient to cause death and severe skin burns at several hundred meters away from the tank.

Toxic Release: A toxic release is the uncontrolled emission of a toxic material in the atmosphere/ water / soil which is harmful to living objects. The impact on human body depends on the concentration of the toxic material, age and health of the person exposed.

The chlorine gas release in the atmosphere is given here as an illustration. The chlorine gas is fatal at 100-150 ppm concentration with 5 – 10 minutes of exposure. A release of 10 ton of chlorine gas can result concentration of 140 ppm up-to 2 kilometer distance in down wind direction.

Disaster Management: Any type of disaster management needs its analysis and assessment to make preparations. As human being we learn from our past experience and make efforts to avoid it in future. Analysis of accidents has revealed that they are the result of chain of event often starting with relatively trivial incident which is ignored many a times. Now there is a trend to have a predictive approach towards risk assessment for determining the safety parameters.

Risk Assessment: Many different methods and systems have been devised with varying degree of complexity to assess risk in different fields.

The Figure 4 shows an example of risk matrix suitable for ranking risk as an aid to the decision making. In another circumstances if it is needed to know whether the industrial process is in safe limits then a more complex quantified risk analysis system may be needed. The Figure 5 shows an ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) triangle which is practiced in UK.



Figure 4 The Risk Matrix

This triangle shows “not to be exceeded limit” as upper part of the triangle and “negligible risk limit” in the lower part. The area in between the two limits is considered for risk reduction with cost benefits for plant operation. In industry nothing can be said as “zero risk” or “100 percent safe”. One has to understand the possible risk and adopt preventive means and keep preparedness to manage the hazard.



Figure 5 The ALARP Triangle

Disaster Management Steps: The disaster of any nature leads to an emergency situation and demands an effective and efficient management system to minimize the loss. This emergency management has four components (4 R’s) shown in Figure 6.

Reduction or Mitigation

Readiness or Preparedness

Response

Recovery

Mitigation: The mitigation concerns knowing the possible hazards and avoiding unnecessary risks. This includes an assessment of possible risks to health and property.

One example of mitigation would be to avoid industry in the area that is exposed to hazards like flood, subsidence, landslide etc. The structural mitigation in earthquake prone areas includes appropriate building layout and structures which can sustain earthquakes, installation of a device to instantly shut off the some harmful systems.



Preparedness: The preparedness focuses on planning and having the required material and equipment with well planned procedures for their use during emergency period. This includes following:

Communication and Warning devices

Shelter area

Emergency Power system

Life Saving Material Storage (Water, Medicine, Food, warm cloths etc)

Evacuation plans.

The preparation of a survival kit such as a "12-hour kit", is often advocated. These kits may include food, medicine, flashlights, candles etc.

Figure 6, Four Steps for Hazard Management

Response: The response phase of an emergency may commence with search and rescue but in all cases the focus will quickly turn to fulfilling the basic humanitarian needs of the affected area. This requires following:

i. Local Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) for conducting the operation,

ii. Evacuation Plan and Shelter Place to accommodate the affected people temporarily till they are shifted to hospital or other places,

iii. Transportation facility for injured ( Ambulances) and supplies (Heavy Vehicles),

iv. Fire Fighters with equipment to deal with fire caused by disaster,

v. Security to manage the law and order situation.


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The quick and efficient coordination of many agencies involved in the process would need a good planning and mock drills.

Recovery: The recovery phase starts after the immediate threat to human life has subsided. This may involve cleaning up the area and reconstruction of the damaged equipment and building etc.

This also involves reviewing the incident and analyzing for various aspects to know the deficiency in mitigation, preparedness and response during hazard management.

Incident Control and Command: In the event of any incident a command structure is required to take necessary action. The common weakness during such time is due to following reasons:

i. Lack of accountability, including unclear chains of command and supervision.

ii. Poor communication due to both inefficient uses of available communications systems and conflicting codes and terminology.

iii. Lack of an orderly, systematic planning process.

iv. No predefined methods to integrate inter-agency requirements into the management structure and planning process effectively.

v. Freelancing by individuals with specialized skills during an incident without coordination with other first responders

vi. Lack of knowledge with common terminology during an incident.

Key Factors: The key to a good incident command structure (ICS) are:

i Unity of command : Each individual participating in the operation reports to only one supervisor. This eliminates the potential for individuals to receive conflicting orders from a variety of supervisors, thus increasing accountability, preventing freelancing, improving the flow of information, helping with the coordination of operational efforts, and enhancing operational safety. This concept is fundamental to the ICS chain of command structure.

ii Common terminology: When different organizations are required to work together, the use of common terminology is an essential element in team cohesion and communications, both internally and with other organizations responding to the incident.

Incident action plans (IAP): Incident action plans ensure that everyone is working in concert toward the same goals set for that operational period by providing all incident supervisory personnel with direction for actions to be taken during the operational period identified in the plan. Incident Action Plans provide a coherent means of communicating the overall incident



objectives for both operational and support activities. They include measurable strategic objectives to be achieved in a time frame called an Operational Period.

Action Plans must have four elements:

i. What do we want to do?

ii. Who is responsible for doing it?

iii. How do we communicate with each other?

iv. What is the procedure if someone is injured?

Resource management during incident: The resource management is a key management principle that implies that all assets and personnel during an event need to be tracked and accounted for. It can also include processes for reimbursement for resources, as appropriate. Resource management includes processes for;

i. Categorizing resources.

ii. Ordering resources.

iii. Dispatching resources.

iv. Tracking resources.

v. Recovering resources.

Communication System: The use of a common communications plan is essential for ensuring that responders can communicate with one another during an incident. Communication equipment, procedures, and systems must operate across jurisdictions. Developing an integrated voice and data communications system, including equipment, systems, and protocols, must occur prior to an incident.

Effective ICS communications include three elements;

i. Modes: The "hardware" systems that transfer information.

ii. Planning: Planning for the use of all available communications resources.

iii. Networks: The procedures and processes for transferring information internally and externally.

The plant must have an independent communication system like satellite phone, ham radio or wacky-talkie system. In the event of earth quake and fire regular communication towers may not be operational.



Incident Command Structure (ICS)

ICS is organized by levels holding supervising person's title as given below;

• Incident Commander

• Command Staff Member (Officer)- Command Staff

• Section (Chief)- General Staff

• Branch (Director)

• Division (Supervisor) - A Division is a unit arranged by geography, along jurisdictional lines if necessary, and not based on the makeup of the resources within the Division.

• Group (Supervisor) - A Group is a unit arranged for a purpose, along agency lines if necessary, or based on the makeup of the resources within the Group.

• Unit, Team, or Force (Leader) - Such as "Communications Unit," "Medical Team," or a "Reconnaissance Task Force." The Task Force is composed of different types of resources (one ambulance, two fire trucks, and a police car, for instance).

• Individual Resource. This is the smallest level within ICS and usually refers to a single person or piece of equipment. It can refer to a piece of equipment and operator, and less often to multiple people working together

Incident Commander (Local / Area)

• Single incident commander - Most incidents involve a single incident commander. In these incidents, a single person commands the incident response and is the decision-making final authority.

• Unified command - A Unified Command is used on larger incidents usually when multiple agencies are involved. A Unified Command typically includes a command representative from major involved agencies and one from that group to act as the spokesman, though not designated as an Incident Commander. A Unified Command acts as a single entity.

• Area command - During multiple-incident situations, an Area Command may be established to provide for Incident Commanders at separate locations. Generally, an Area Commander will be assigned - a single person - and the Area Command will operate as a logistical and administrative support. Area Commands usually do not include an Operations function.

Command staff

• Safety Officer - The Safety Officer monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel.



• Public Information Officer - The Public Information Officer (PIO or IO)

serves as the conduit for information to and from internal and external stakeholders, including the media or other organizations seeking information directly from the incident or event. While less often discussed, the Public Information Officer is also responsible for ensuring that an incident's command staff is kept apprised as to what is being said or reported about an incident. This allows public questions to be addressed, rumors to be managed, and ensures that other such public relations issues are not overlooked.

• Liaison Officer - A Liaison serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident.

All the potential occupational hazardous work places will be monitored regularly. The health of employees will be monitored once in a year for early detection of any ailment due to exposure to hazardous chemicals.

7.4 Social Impact Assessment, R & R Action Plan Construction of any major industrial project invariably leads to socio-economic changes. The construction of the project could lead to unplanned and haphazard development of slums of various size and description with little or rudimentary sanitation facilities. This would result in the degradation of the physical and aesthetic environment. This is also likely to exert social stresses among the neighboring villages and may disturb the quiet peaceful tempo of rural life. Proper publicity of the beneficial aspects of the project particularly for the local people and highlighting the new opportunities of livelihood Proper sitting of the labour camps and provision of basic amenities of water supply, sanitation etc., would go a long way in curbing the degradation of the physical and aesthetic environment.

Operation of the proposed project will require a substantial quantum of skilled and semi-skilled workforce, which almost totally, would have to be imported from outside the study area. Along with this migration, a significant portion of the unskilled labour force will also infiltrate from outside.

Moreover, a sizeable number of service class people who are directly connected with the operating personnel of the proposed expansion plant, e.g. house servants, washer man, barbers, shopkeepers etc. will flow in from outside the area. As the proposed plant will act as an active nucleus of activity, a shift of population towards this center will also occur within the study area. The migration of people will increase the total population in the study area.



This would result in an alternation of the demographic pattern. The population density in the peripheral zone, which is low at present, will tend to rise. The economic, cultural and technological changes are likely to be accompanied with the urban culture, which will contribute towards radical change in the socio-economic environment of the area. This would introduce a mixed culture emphasizing urban traits in place of traditional, prevalent rural customs. All these would constitute important impacts on the local life style.

Social evils may increase, which would have a disquieting impact on the community and may cause occasional breach of peace. Such impacts are inevitable, that could also be felt in case of the present project; however these would be attempted to be controlled and minimized by ensuring suitable human management, stable working conditions, security and the provision of adequate compensation.

Regarding RR Action plan here it is to be mentioned that, the project area does not have any settlement inside the acquired land. Thus, R & R plan is not required for the said expansion project of M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd.

However, R & R Policy of Govt. of Odisha will be adopted wherever applicable and CSR activities will be adopted by the Project proponent as per need.



Chapter - 8 Project Benefits

As elaborated in earlier chapters, the project will bring improvements in the physical and social infrastructures in the area definitely to some extent, apart from providing direct & indirect employment, which is mostly from the local community. 8.1 Improvements in Physical Infrastructure

The physical infrastructure of the local areas adjoining to the industry will be greatly improved due to following factors.

By sharing /contributing for creation of blacktopped logistical routes, for dispatch of products to the destination.

By sharing /creation of appropriate electric illumination facilities in the villages.

By sharing / creation of suitable strong culverts, bridges, etc in the adjacent roads.

8.2 Improvements in Social Infrastructure The social infrastructure near the project area will greatly improve due to;

Employment opportunities.

Improved income levels arising from the employment and trading opportunities due to the project and,

Improvement in facilities for education, communication, health care, etc as narrated earlier.

8.3 Employment Potential – skilled, semi skilled and unskilled

The Plant would operate for about 330 days in a year. The unit will run continuously in 3 shifts.

Mostly the existing skilled manpower will be adequate for the enhanced operation. The additional requirement of manpower will be mostly of unskilled category and is available in the area.

The estimated total requirement of employment is about 500 employees (direct and indirect) to operate the plant both existing and proposed expansion.



8.4 Other Tangible Benefits

Local community near the project area will also find good employment potential in the project directly and in ancillary activities indirectly.

The Ferro Chrome production operations will also result in financial gains for the state and central exchangers, through collection of various taxes like royalty, welfare cess, and central excise.

In short, the project will greatly benefit to this region in the fields of potential employment opportunities, improved per capita income for local people, vastly improved social welfare facilities in respect of education, medical healthcare systems, communicational aspects, infrastructural build-up, etc.

Improvement of educational facilities in the surrounding area to some extent.

Increase in general awareness of the people to some extent.

Increase in competitive spirit among youths to some extent.

Improvement of the general living standard of the people in the vicinity to some extent.

Growth of allied industries in the area to some extent.

Generation of self employment through self help groups to some extent.

Outflow of local people will reduce and at the same time inflow from outside will increase.

It will reduce Public Expenditure of Government on social consumption need to some extent.



Chapter – 9 Environment Management Plan 9.1 Administrative Aspect An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared which covers source of pollution and their proposed pollution control measures formulated on the basis of the survey undertaken in earlier sections. The industrial development in the study area needs to be intertwined with judicious utilization of natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural, physiochemical and biological processes.

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the area of the proposed expansion of Ferro Chrome Plant of M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt.

Hence, it needs to be an all encompassive plan for which the proposed expansion industry, government, regulating agencies such as Pollution Control Board working in the region and more importantly the affected population of study area need to extend their cooperation and contribution. The identification and quantification of impact based on scientific and mathematical modeling has been presented in the previous sections. At the industry level pollution control measures include in built processes control measures and also external control measures at the end of pipeline before they are discharged into the receiving bodies.

The proposed project is likely to provide new economical fillip to the study area. The Management Action Plan aims at controlling pollution at the source level to the possible extent with the best available technology followed by treatment measures before they are discharged. The impact assessment of the proposed project has been carried out in the previous chapter. Various impacts due to proposed project both during construction and the operation stage of the project have been assessed. In order to ensure a sustainable development in the region of the proposed project site, suitable mitigation measures shall be taken up. The mitigation measures shall be both at the source and end of the pipeline stage. In addition, optimum utilization of resources and adoption of low and non-waste technologies in the process shall be adopted as much as feasible in order to achieve waste minimization and optimum utilization of the raw material.

Environment Management Plan (EMP) is required to be implemented by the plant management in order to achieve better environmental viability of the project.



The main objectives of the (EMP) include:

Minimize the pollution levels in the environment,

Optimum utilization of resources like raw materials, water and energy,

Improvement in the quality of life resulting in indirect benefit of improvement in the productivity as a whole.

The potential environmental impacts to be regulated from the proposed facilities are summarized below:

Air pollution due to the operation of the plant, which causes the emission of the Particulate Matter (PM), Sulphur Dioxide, Oxides of Nitrogen etc.,

Waste water generation,

Solid waste generation from the process, and

Noise pollution due to various noise generating equipments.

In order to minimize these adverse impacts and to ensure that the environment in and around the project site as well as in the neighborhood are well protected; an effective Environment Management Plan (EMP) is developed for the proposed expansion project facilities. The (EMP) is provided for both construction phase and for the operational phase of the proposed facilities. A post study monitoring programme to be under taken after commissioning of the project, which would assist in detecting the development of any unwanted environmental situation have also been presented.

9.2 Technical Aspect Construction Phase

Site preparation: The project site preparation requires some leveling activities. Vegetation on topsoil is removed prior to commencement of bulk earthwork. During dry weather conditions, dust may be generated by activities like excavation and transportation through un-metallic roads. The dust will be suppressed using water sprinkling. As soon as construction is over the surplus earth should be utilized to fill up low-lying areas, the rubbish will be cleared and all un-built surfaces reinstated. Appropriate vegetation will be planted and all such areas should be landscaped. Hazardous materials (e.g. acids, paints and explosives) will be stored in proper and designated areas.



For Maintaining Water Quality: In order to reduce the impact on water quality during the construction period, temporary sedimentation tanks will be constructed for the settlement of the suspended matter. The laborers appointed during construction would be provided with toilet facilities at the proposed project place to allow proper standards of hygiene.

For Maintaining Air Quality: Frequent water sprinkling in the vicinity of the construction sites will be undertaken and will be continued after completion of plant construction. Since there is likely hood of fugitive dust from the construction activity, material handling and from the truck movement in the premises of the proposed plant, the industry will go for tree plantation program along the boundary of the proposed plant area.

To Maintain Noise Level in the Vicinity: The noise impact on the surrounding population during the construction phase will be within the acceptable limits. High noise generating equipment, if used, should not be operated during the night times to eliminate any possible discomfort to the nearby residents. Noise levels are not likely to be affected because of the vegetation and likely attenuation due to physical barriers present in the area. The following measures will be implemented:

• Provision for insulating caps and aids at the exit of noise source on the machinery,

• The use of damping materials such as thin rubber/lead sheet for wrapping the workplaces like compressors, generators etc,

• Earmuffs / earplugs should be provided to the workers and these are enforced to be used by the workers.

Ecological Aspects: The initial construction works at the project site involves land clearance. During construction vegetation may be disturbed. So green belt will be developed to improve the aesthetic value in the area and to screen out the fugitive dust generated during construction. Operational Phase: Environmental Management Plan of the proposed installation of High Carbon Ferro Chrome or Ferro Manganese or Silico Manganese or Ferro Silicon or Pig Iron or a combination of thereof, during operation phase details the environmental quality control measures, which are proposed to be under taken by M/s BCMSPL. The EMP in the design stage endeavors to mitigate the problems related to the technology selection stage and also at the design stage. The proposed expansion project will be established taking into account all applicable standards / norms both for regulatory and safety purpose. Environmental management at design stage includes all the steps undertaken at the design stage by the project proponents to meet the statutory requirements and towards minimizing



environmental impacts. The design basis for all process units will lay special emphasis on measures to minimize effluent generation and emission control at source.

Green Belt Development plan in 33 % area: A green belt of minimum 50m width will be provided all around the plant boundary. In addition, avenue trees has been planted all along the roads. 33% of the vacant land will be converted to green belt. The species are suggested for plantation in order to reduce noise, dust emissions and ambient temperature in the vicinity of the site. However, the present plantations of the existing plant are given below.

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Rain Water Harvesting: Rainwater harvesting is the technique of collection and storage of rainwater at surface or in sub-surfaces water bearing zones before it is lost as surface runoff. Rainwater can be harnessed at a time when it is surplus and utilized at the time of need. Artificial recharge to ground water is a process by which ground water reservoir is augmented at a rate exceeding that under natural conditions and conservation of water is the judicious use of water to save water for future use. Measures are required now to augment the ground water resources as the demand for ground water has increased and will be increased many times in future. The demand for water may result to various problems such as depletion in ground water resources, long term decline in water table and other related problems. So the above measures should be taken up now to partially solve the problems which may occur in future. Rainwater Harvesting Concept: The main concept of the rainwater harvesting of the plant is to harvest rainfall where ever it falls in the premises of the plant, to store it and use it. The plant is always in need of water for which it depends upon ground water. Use of harvested rainwater will reduce dependence on ground water during monsoon seasons. The scope for rainwater harvesting depends upon two factors i.e. volume of rainfall in the region and the surface both its nature and area. The study area experiences tropical and humid climate with three distinct seasons i.e. the summer season, the Rainy Season and the winter. The summer starts from March and extends up to May, the Rainy season starts from Mid June to Mid October and the Winter Season from November to February. The southwest monsoon breaks in the middle of June and continues till the end of October. The average annual rainfall of the area is 2002mm. Around 94% of the rainfall i.e. 1882mm occurs during May to October. This quantity can be available for harvesting. Nature of Surface Area: The plant spreads over an area of 63860 sq.m. The area is covered with huge sheds, buildings and paved area. Sheds with slanting roof and paved area are the main sources of rainwater generation for harvesting. Moreover the plant area is a sloping lateritic terrain with moderate co-efficient of surface runoff with good availability of surface runoff. From rainwater harvesting point the total area can be divided into three types, i.e. roof area, paved and unpaved area. The table no.82 below shows the break-up of the total area.



Table No. 82 - Area break-up of the plant

Sl. No Types Category Structures

Area in sq.m

1 Roof-top Sheds

Furnace, briquette stacking crane shed, coke stack yard, quartz stacking yard, chromite stack yard, control room, RMHS building

5118.86

2 Buildings Guest house, store building, resident building

1494.54

3 Paved Roads, Cemented

Roads, cemented paved area for work space

7916

4 Greenbelt Green belt, avenue plantations

21746

5 Open Land Unused barren land 27584

Total 63860

Volume of rainwater available for Harvesting: The volume of rainwater to be available for harvesting depends upon the rainfall and the surface area of the roof, paved area, road, green belt, unpaved area and surface area of reservoirs. The table no.79 shows that the area has good average annual rainfall which is 2002mm (last 9 yrs average). Rainfall during monsoon months i.e. May to October will be available for harvesting since the non-monsoon rainfall will not generate much surface runoff. Rainfall during monsoon is around 94% of the total av. annual rainfall which is 1822mm. Again 100% of 1882mm rainfall will not be available for harvesting as some portion of it will be lost in the process. This percentage will vary from areas to areas. On the basis of past experience on similar projects, 90% of it will be taken for roof-top area, 60% for paved and road areas, 30% for green belt & and 40% for unpaved area. This percentage of rainfall will be multiplied with the area which will give net water available for harvesting.



The Table No.83 below gives the volume of rainwater to be generated from various sources for harvesting.

Table No. 83 Volume of Rainwater available for Harvesting

Sl. No Source Area (m2) Rainwater to be

Generated (m3)

1 Roof-top 5118.86 8670.325

2 Roof-top 1494.54 2250.179

3 Paved 7916 8938.747

4 Greenbelt 21746 12277.79

5 Open Land 27584 20765.24

Total 63860 52902.28

The volume of rainwater available for harvesting has been calculated to

be 52900 m3 per annum. Efforts will be made to harvest and store maximum amount for utilization. Infrastructure: The plant has already developed a well net work of drainage system to channelize the rainfall from the roof-tops and surface run off. Gutter has been fitted below the edge of the roof to channelize the roof-top rainwater. From the gutter the water is being brought down through PVC Pipe. Additional gutters will be fitted on the left out portion of the roof. Surface runoff from paved, unpaved and green areas is being channelized through covered as well as uncovered concrete drains. Harvesting Pond: Rainwater generated and collected from the roof will be channelised and stored in a proposed harvesting pond (tank). From the pond the water will be pumped out for various uses in plant operation. The location of the proposed pond is shown in the layout of the plant. It will be located in the eastern part of the plant area near the boundary. The site being the surfacially down and entire surface runoff is towards the area under gravity. Moreover, it is recommend to channelize the roof top water from some nearby sheds to the furnace water reservoir directly. The water reservoir has a capacity of around 435 m3. Dimension of the Pond: The dimension of the pond depends upon the volume of surface runoff for storage , frequency of pumping out for uses and the seepage through the bottom of the pond. Since the area is underlain by lateritic terrain seepage through the bottom will be



significant. Around 52900 m3 of rainwater will be available for storage. The availability is spread over 6months (26 weeks) from May to October. On an average 2035 m3 of water will be available weekly. So a storage volume of 2035 m3 should be created to store the rainwater. On detail study or observation on the seepage through the bottom the dimension of the pond can be changed. For full utilization the stored water if required, seepage through the bottom can be prevented by making the bottom of the pond impervious.

Maintenance of the structure: Attempts will be made in preventing the contact of surface runoff with any hazardous materials. Surface runoff carries a lot of silts. De-siltation pits will be put at regular intervals along the flow channels. The harvesting pond will be de-silted. CONCLUSION: The Ferro Crome plant of M/s. B.C.Mohanty and Sons Pvt.Ltd is located in Baliapal village in Jajpur district, Odisha State. The plant is engaged in production of various alloys. Presently the plant has 1X4.5 MVA Submerged Arc Furnaces and the plant is under expansion. Present water requirement is around 93 m3/day. Water requirement is being meet from ground water sources. Efforts are being made to harvest and store maximum rainwater. The harvested rainwater will be used in the plant operation which will reduce dependence on ground water. Annual volume of rainwater to be available for harvesting has been calculated to be around 52900 m3. Rainwater harvesting and storage tank will be constructed to store rainwater.

Huge Sheds of the Plant for rainwater generation



Paved Area inside the plant

Paved Area inside the plant



Sloping Hard Open land





Existing Covered Drainage System










Site for Proposed Harvesting Pond

Layout Showing location of Proposed Harvesting Pond



9.3 Corporate Environmental Policy: The Company has a well laid down approved Environment & Safety Policy declaring its responsibility and commitment to protect the environment and to ensure public safety. The existing policy will be available with all concerned officials. The existing environmental policy is shown in the Exhibit No. 11 and Safety Policy is shown in Exhibit No. 12.

Exhibit No. 11

Environmental Policy



Exhibit No. 12 Safety Policy



9.4 Monitoring and Evaluation Method

Necessary provisions has been made for the existing plant and the same will be continued for the proposed expansion project for routine monitoring of stack emissions, ambient air quality, noise level and water quality as required by the regulations and for monitoring environment management schemes as implemented. The emission levels from the stack and the ambient air quality around the plant will be monitored periodically. Further, the effluent quality and noise levels are also will be regularly monitored. The instruments and the equipment necessary for monitoring will be made available in the plant laboratory once the in-house Environmental Management Cell is constituted.

Environment Management System: In order to implement an effective management plan, a proper Environment Management System (EMS) is required. A formal environment management system provides a decision-making structure and action program to support continuous improvements in environmental performance. The ISO 14001: 2004 standard provides a basis for the steel industries to have their EMS program certified.

Environment Management System (EMS) is a tool for the industry to control and improve the implemented system and the environment quality of the industry. By implementing such system M/s BCMSPL will aim to benchmark the current development with best use of environment friendly practices. The environmental cell with well-established laboratory will regularly monitor all the pollution sources in the proposed plant. M/s BCMSPL implements various productivity management program in the plant to improve the work environment, effective housekeeping and environment quality. All the necessary steps will be taken in the plant to meet the standards prescribed by the State Pollution Control Board and Central Pollution Control Board. Monitoring of various environmental parameters will be carried out on a regular basis to ascertain the following:

• Status/Level of pollution within the plant and in its vicinity.

• Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution.

• Examine the efficiency of pollution control systems installed in the plant

• Regular monitoring of ambient air quality, stack emission, noise quality and water quality



The Hierarchical Systems of the Company to deal with various environmental norms are given in Organization Chart No. 01.

Organization Chart No. 01 Environment Management Cell

The company has the system of reporting of non compliances/violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors as mentioned above.

Head (Environment & Safety)

Head (Environment & I/c Laboratory

Head (Safety)

Environment Officer

Chemist

Assistant Chemist

Safety Officer

Field Assistant



9.5 Peripheral Development or Socio – economic

development activities To mitigate the negative impacts on the Peripheral zone or stress areas of impact, M/s BCMSPL has envisaged and will initiate a Periphery Development Program. Under this program the Company will undertaken the following Peripheral Development Work in the surrounding villages. However, 5 % of the total project cost will be earmarked towards Socio Economic Development.

Annual Free Health Check up camps.

Dispensary Facilities with free medicines.

Immediate First Aid Facilities to Villagers.

24 hrs Ambulance Facilities.

School Repairing and Construction of Additional Class Room at nearby Villages.

Supply of School Uniforms & Shoes to Children at nearby Schools.

Providing Infrastructure Facilities to Local Villagers.

Village Road Repairing.

Provision of Drinking Water Facilities.

Supporting Village Cultural and Sports Activities in Surrounding Villages.

Support for Woman & Child Development Programs in the Villages.

Support District Administration for any Peripheral Programs in the Study Area.

358 Prepared By : Environmental Research and Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.,

Bhubaneswar, Odisha


Chapter – 10 Executive Summary & Conclusion

10.1 Introduction

It is an expansion project having 1 X 4.5 MVA capacity Submerged Arc Furnace with production capacity of 12,500 TPA of High Carbon Ferro Chrome.

The Proposed project is the expansion of Baliapal Ferro Alloys Plant by new addition of 2 X 9 MVA and 3 X 5 MVA capacity Submerged Arc Furnace and One Chrome Ore Beneficiation Plant at Village Baliapal, Tehsil Danagadi, District Jajpur, Odisha State for Manufacturing of 66,000 TPA of High Carbon Ferro Chrome/Ferro-Manganese/Sillico-Manganese/Ferro Silicon/Pig Iron, or a combination thereof & 36, 000 TPA to 48,000 TPA of Chrome Concentrate.

The project is promoted by M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Private Limited having its Registered Office at Rajabagicha, Opposite to S. B. I. Jhanjirmangala, District Cuttack - 753009 of Odisha State.

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) the then Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), Government of India had under the Environmental (Protection) Act 1986 promulgated a notification on 27 January, 1994 and amended thereafter from time to time. As per the last EIA Notification vide document No. of MoEF No. S. O. 1533 (E) dated 14th September 2006 this proposed project requires prior Environmental Clearance.

Proposed proposal of M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd. is identified as Primary Metallurgical Industry and is categorized under 3(a) of schedule of Industries (Category ‘A’) as per EIA Notification No. S. O. 1533 dated 14th September 2006 and amended thereafter.

For the purpose of prior environmental clearance, preparation of this Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Environmental Management Plan as per ToR issued by the then MoEF, Government of India vide Letter No. J-11011/316/2012-IA-II (I) dated 24th June, 2013.

The existing plant is having valid Consent to Operate from OSPCB. The project proponent have complied all conditions stipulated in the Consent to Operate order issued by OSPCB. There is neither any litigation nor any court cases against the project proponent with respect to the said project or against the Company as on date.

10.2 Project Description

India’s steel production capacity is going to increase manifold in the coming years. The per capita consumption of steel is only 49kg in India compared to world average of 182 kg. In addition various steps have been taken to



increase domestic steel consumption. Some of them are i) Steel Intensive Housing ii) Earthquake Resistant Structural and Rebar iii) Bridges and Culverts and iv) Steel Bullock Carts. India is the 5th largest crude steel producer in the world and is expected to become the second largest by 2015-16.

In order to have product flexibility while keeping in view the demand supply scenario the company will use the same facility fully or partially to manufacture Ferro Alloys like High Carbon Ferro Chrome, Ferro Manganese, Ferro Silicon and Silico Manganese.

The proposed project will be established within the existing plant premises of the Company at village Baliapal, Tehsil Danagadi in Jajpur District of Odisha State. The said project can be located in Survey of India Topo sheet No.73 G/16. The location of said project is demarcated in the Toposheet as shown in the following Map No. – 01. The project site is bounded by latitude 210 02’ 13.58’’ N to 210 02’ 28.56’’ N and longitude 850 58’ 33.81’’ E to 850 58’ 45.87’’ E.

All plant facilities including all utilities of the proposed expansion project are to be installed within the existing plant premises of the Proponent. The land for this existing and proposed expansion is 34.85 acres in total. This land has been owned by the project proponent. The present land use is industrial.

The basic raw materials required for the proposed project are Chrome ore, Molasses, Hydrated lime, Coke, Carbon Paste, Quartz, Manganese Ore, Iron Ore Fines, Mill Scale and low grade ore. Chrome ore will be sourced from own mines as well as from market and other raw materials will be sourced also from local markets. Mode of transportation of Raw materials will be mostly by trucks covered by tarpaulin to prevent spillage on road avoiding ground fugitive emission. Finish product will be packaged in Gunny Bags and then loaded in the covered trucks. It is a requirement to maintain the quality of the finish product of various Ferro Alloys.

The requirement of power for the project is around 32,000 KWH. This will be sourced from State Grid. The proposed project will use ground water. The necessary permission for drawl of ground water will be obtained from the Central Ground Water Authority before establishment.

About 60,000 to 85,000 TPA of slag (Solid Waste as By Product) will be generated from the Process. Slag would be collected at the point of production, and will be used in construction of Roads etc after TCLP Test.

Dust from Bag Filter of Submerged Arc Furnace and Tapping Process will be collected, stored in storage yards and disposed to use in briquette manufacturing. Slag generated will be dumped in the secured landfill within the plant premises. Plant has enough area for handling of slag.

Used Oil will be disposed to authorized reprocessing units having valid authorization from State Pollution Control Board, Odisha. The earth / mud separated at COB Plant will be disposed for land filling.



The Plant would operate for about 330 days in a year. The total number of employees to be recruited is about 500 (direct and indirect).

The project will be completed in a period of 12 months. The zero days will be considered as the date on which all statutory clearances including Environmental Clearance is obtained.

The project cost of the proposed project is budgeted at Rs.70.00 Crores (Rupees Seventy Crores) only. The same will be funded by financial institutes with Promoters contribution. The Capital Cost on Environmental Pollution Control would be Rs.150.00 Lacs (Rupees One Crore fifty lacs) only. Recurring Cost on Environmental Pollution Control is Rs.15.00 lacs/Annum (Rupees fifteen lacs per Annum) only.

10.3 Description of the Environment

The assignment for Environment Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan study was awarded to M/s Environmental Research and Services (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar.

The baseline data collection was carried out in the Winter Season of 2013 i.e. December, 2013, January & February 2014 for preparation of present EIA/EMP Study Report.

The study area is limited within 10 Kms radius from the periphery of the project area which is called as the Buffer area and the project area 34.85 acres referred as the Core Area.

Topography: The Project area is a plain area. The contour of the study area varies from 60 m aMSL to 783 m aMSL. There is no Ecologically Sensitive area as per Hon’ble Supreme Court Civil writ petition No.460 of 2004.

There is no national park/wild life sanctuary/biosphere reserve/ tiger reserve/ elephant reserve in the core (project area) and buffer zone (10 km radius of the project area).

Natural Vegetation: Kiajhor Parbat is situated at a distance of 9.0 Kms towards south of project site. Boundary of Mahagiri Protected Forests (Dense Jungle mainly Sal) is at a distance of 2.0 km towards West of the project site. Boundary of Tamka Protected Forests (Dense Jungle mainly Sal) is at a distance of 5.0 km towards North West of the project site. Barang Reserve Forest (fairly dense mixed jungle) is at a distance of 7.0 kms towards east of project site. A number of Cashew Plantations are seen towards North east of the study area.

Drainage: There is no perennial nala passing through the plant area. Surface run-off water flows along the natural slopes, valleys and finally into the Kusei nadi a tributary river of Baitarani. Kusei nadi is flowing in the north of project area at a distance of 11-12 kms. Ganda Nala flows towards north of project area. Jhurjhuri Nala from north to south towards east of project area. Nearest CRZ area is at Paradeep, which is more than 100 kms from the project area.



Existing Infrastructure: Existing Chrome ore mines of the proponent and other mining companies in Sukinda valley which is very near to the project site. The site is well connected with road & rail transport. National High way no. 200 is passing at a distance of 7.0 Kms away towards south of project site. Express High Way No. 01 is passing adjacent to project area at a distance of 500 meters towards west of project site. Similarly Railway Line of East Coast Railway (Jakhpura- Banspani Section) is passing at a distance of 4.0 Kms from the project site towards east of project site.

Land Use in the Study Area: The Lithology of the study area is found to be of five types. These are Singhbhum Granites, laterite, Anorthosite, Bengpal and Fault. The project area is within Singhbhum Granites.

As per the Satellite imagery, the land use in the buffer zone of study area is a combination of Agricultural land, Plantations/Other trees, Roads, Settlements, Water Bodies, Reserve forests & Protected forests and Village Forests.

Agricultural land covers 80.283 Sq. Kms (25.544 %), Plantation/ other trees covers 56.186 Sq. Kms (17.877 %), road covers 52.691 Sq. Kms (16.768 %), settlements covers 47.895 Sq. Kms (15.239 %), water bodies covers 39.785 Sq. Kms (12.658 %), Reserve Forests/ Protected Forests covers 25.256 sq.kms (8.036 %) and village forest covers only 12.189 Sq. Kms (3.878 %) of the study area of 314.285 Sq. Kms (100%).

Climate: The study area experiences tropical and humid climate with three distinct seasons i.e. the Summer season, the Rainy Season and the Winter season. The Summer starts from March and extends up to May, the Rainy season starts from Mid June to Mid October and the Winter Season from November to February. The south-west monsoon breaks in the middle of June and continues till the end of October.

Daily Maximum temperature is 38.80 C and the mean temperature is 15.50 C. The average relative humidity is 77 %. The average annual rainfall is 1557.2 mm.

Soil Quality: To know the soil quality, 05 (five) numbers of soil samples were collected from the project site and from buffer zone for analysis of scheduled parameters.

As per the analysis report, the acidity of soil is ranging from 4.70 to 6.43 mg/kg. Organic Carbon content ranging from 0.16 to 0.56%. Phosphorous content ranging from 11.0 to 28.0 kg/Ha. Potassium content ranging from 116.0 to 412.20 kg/ha and the soil moisture are 1.4 to 6.9%.

Water Quality: 10 (ten) numbers of surface water samples and 10 (ten) numbers of groundwater samples were collected from the study area for analysis. The surface water quality is within the norms as per the Surface water quality standard IS: 2296 (Class – B) and the ground water quality is within the permissible limit as per IS: 10500.



No metallic or bacterial contamination was found in the groundwater samples. As per the test reports, drinking water quality is found to be potable i.e. within the permissible limit of the standard prescribed.

Ambient Air Quality: The PM10, PM 2.5, SO2 and NOx levels were monitored at 08 (eight) locations in the study area.

The baseline Ambient air quality are within the National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009. It is seen that, PM10 values ranged from 32.80 to 79.74 µg/m3. PM2.5 values ranged from 12.90 to 49.90 µg/m3. Similarly the SO2, levels ranged from 1.22 to 5.99 µg/m3, while NOx ranged from 5.06 to 16.14 µg/m3. All the result area within the permissible limit as per NAAQ.

Ambient Noise Level: The ambient noise scenario within the study area was monitored at 08(eight) sampling locations covering the mining leasehold and residential areas in the buffer by using LTT Lutron SL - 4010 Digital Sound Level Meter.

Day time equivalent noise level in the study area varied between 46.8 to 66.8 dB(A) whereas the corresponding night time equivalent noise level ranged between 39.6 to 58.5 dB(A). The maximum of 66.8 dB (A) noise level was observed at the station no N1, at Main gate of Plant Premises and the minimum of 39.6 dB (A) noise level was observed at the station no. N7 at village Manpur, in the night time.

Biological pattern of the Study area: The common flora found in the region are Akasia, Amba, Anla, Arakh, Babul, Barakoli, Baula, Bel, Chakunda, Debberu, Dharua, Dimiri, Panasa, Jhaun, Kanchan, Karanja, Neem, Pipal, Sal, Siju, Siris, Sunari, Dhala Siris, Tentuli, Tinia.

Plant species grown as vegetables in the kitchen gardens of the villagers in the buffer zone are also found.

Common faunal elements like Bat, Bear, Elephant, Jackals, Mongoose, Monkey, Rabbit, Squirrel, Wild Fox, Wild Pig, Common Myna, Crow, Cuckoo, Dove, Owl, Parrot, Peacock, Pigeon, Weaver bird etc. Common Amphibians are common frog, Toad, Tree frog, common garden Lizard, Indian Cobra, Krait and Python etc. Local fishes are also found in the region.

The study area did not record the presence of any critically threatened species. There is no Biosphere reserve, National Park, Sanctuary and elephant or wildlife corridors in lease and buffer area of the project. The nearest elephant corridor is at a distance of 11.65 Kilometers towards North east of ML area.

Demography and Socio Economic profile of the district as a whole: The district Jajpur is bounded by Latitude 200.43’ to 210.10’ N and Longitude -850.40’ to 860.44’ E. The total area covered: 2887.69 Sq. Kms. The number of Revenue sub-division of the district is one. Numbers of Tahasil are 10 nos. These are Jajpur, Sukinda, Dharmasala, Darpan, Binjharpur, Bari, Rasulpur, Dangadi, Vyasanagar,and Dasarathapur. The numbers of blocks are also 10



nos. These are Jajpur, Dasarathpur, Bari, Binjharpur, Badachana, Dharmasala, Rasulpur, Korei, Danagadi and Sukinda. The numbers of Urban Local Bodies are Jajpur and Vysanagar. There are 280 numbers of village Gram Panchayats in all over the district. The numbers of villages are 1781 excluding 39 villages under Municipalities. The population in 2001 census is estimated as 1622868. The proportion of males and females is calculated to be 1000: 973. The population density is found to be maximum in Barchana, Dharamshala and Dasrathpur and the least in Dangadi block under which the study area falls.

Among the vegetables, the saru, brinjal, pumpkins of many kinds and onions are most important. Arrowroot is said to be grown by native Christians only. Among the fruits the plantains, mangoes, pineapples, jack, bail, tamarind, Indian plum and custard apple are grown. Communication is available both in the roadways and railways.

On all its accounts Jajpur district is splendid and magnificent. It is picturesque, centrally situated, commercially viable and politically determining.

There are 29 numbers of villages in the study area of 10 kms. radius. The total population within the buffer zone of the study area works out to 38205. Out of that 19704 are male person and 18501 are women. The numbers of literate person are 17257 and illiterate persons are 20928.

The government has taken number of commendable steps to promote the industries in the region. Jajpur, with its vast mineral resources is the cynosure of industrial activity in the state with two major Industrial Zones situated here.

Kalinga Nagar Industrial Complex: Kalinga Nagar is situated in Danagadi block where 4 small steel plants are operating and 9 are on their way to start operation.

Duburi: Duburi at a distance of 38 kms from Chandikhol towards Daitary mines on Express Highway has assumed importance with a number of steel plants that have been set up here. Notable among them are Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd., Jindal Stainless, MESCO Steels, VISA and a few others. A steel plant by TATAs is also started to begin operations.

10.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures

Impacts on Air Environment: Impact on air environment due to the proposed project are during constructional phase and during operational phase.

The main sources of emission during the construction period are the movement of equipment at site and dust emitted during the leveling, grading, earthwork, etc. Foundation phase is also likely to result in marginal increase in the levels of SO2, NOX, PM10, PM2.5 and CO. The impact will be



confined within the project boundary and is expected to be negligible outside the plant boundaries. The impact will be for short duration and confined locally to the construction site.

In the proposed project Chrome Ore, Manganese Ore and Coke are the main raw materials to be used for Ferro Alloys production. Major pollutants emitted from the ore processing are particulate matter, traces of SO2 and NOx. From the said metallurgical process slag will also be generated.

So during operational phase air environment will be affected due to Dust particulates from furnace hood, Sulphur dioxide in traces from the furnace gas, Nitrogen oxides in traces from furnace gas, CO & CO2 from Furnace Gas and Coal and Ore dust particles during storage/handling.

Air Quality Modeliling: Impact on air quality due to fugitive emissions consequent to this project operation is estimated based on the computer model – ISCST (Industrial Source Complex Short Term Model) predicted that the maximum incremental ground level concentration of PM (24 hrs. average) from the project would be 1.43848 μg/m3. The ambient air quality standards of surrounding area will remain well within the prescribed air quality standards.

Impacts on Noise Environment : During the construction phase, noise will be generated from Movement of vehicles carrying material and loading & unloading activities, Excavation machines, concrete mixer and other construction machines, Operations of DG Sets and Mechanical operations like drilling, fitting etc.

All the above mentioned sources will be intermittent and would be experienced occasionally. It may also be noted that, most of the construction activities will be carried out only during the daytime.

The noise produced during construction phase will have temporary impact on the existing ambient noise levels at the project site but restricted to small distance.

The general noise levels due to construction activities and machinery installation may sometimes go up to 85 dB(A) at the work site during day time. Workers in general are likely to be exposed to an equivalent noise level of 80-85 dB(A) in 8 hour shift.

Impacts on Water Environment: The construction in the proposed project will be more related to mechanical fabrication, assembly and erection, hence the water requirements will not be of significant quantity. Temporary sanitation facilities like soak pits, septic tanks will be set up for disposal of sanitary sewage generated during the period. The overall impact on water environment during construction phase is likely to be of short term and insignificant.

There is no discharge of waste water from the units to outside. Water pollution for the proposed expansion of Ferro Chrome Plant is not significant.



As the process does not require any direct consumption of water. Second the use of water is only to cool the furnace jacket and slag quenching. For furnace jacket cooling it is completely a recirculation system with makeup water for evaporation loss and water used for slag quenching is completely evaporated.

Impacts on Land Environment: Proposed expansion is planned within the premises of existing plant and no additional land is required for proposed expansion. The land use of total land has been changed to industrial type. Minor vegetation is present within the site. Hence, there will be minimal impact on land environment during construction phase.

Impact of the transport of the raw material and end products on the surrounding environment: The raw material will be transported through road transport. During transportation, the material will be covered by tarpaulin and will be leak proof. So, there will be no such impact on the surrounding environment.

There will be increase of transport vehicles due to proposed project. Maximum transport will be through road transport.

Impacts on Biological Environment: No additional land is proposed to be acquired and construction activities will be confined to premises of existing plant only. Project site does not consist of any ecological sensitive area.

Impacts on Socio Economic Environment: The proposed project will create temporary employment to skilled and high skilled manpower during constructional phase. Most of the employees deployed during the construction period will be from local areas. The proposed activities will lead to have small commercial establishments like retail shops and hotels etc. consequently economic upliftment of the area is expected. The construction sites for the project and the area adjacent to the project will experience some increase in floating population, vehicular traffic and pollution mainly SPM/ fugitive dust. Since this increase of pollution will be only temporary and restricted to an area close to construction activity, hence the impact on human and animal health will not be significant during construction time. However, precautions such as water spraying, use of mask etc. will be taken to further minimize the effect.

Operation of the proposed expansion project will require a substantial quantum of skilled and semi-skilled workforce, which may to some extent need to be taken from outside the study area. This may result in migration of outsiders to the project area from nearby villages. Along with this migration, a significant portion of the unskilled labor force will also infiltrate from outside state. The migration of people will affect in increase the total population in the study area. This would result in an alternation of the demographic pattern. The population density in the peripheral zone, which



is low at present, will tend to rise. But at the same time the proposed project is also not so big that, such rise of population will be significant.

Impacts on Occupational Health Environment and Remedial Measures: The industries, where multifarious activities are involved during construction, erection, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance, the men, materials and machines are the basic inputs. Along with the boons, the industrialization generally brings several problems like Occupational Health and Safety Hazards. However, all safety measures and safeguards to prevent health hazards will be provided as per rule to minimize any such incidents.

10.5 Environmental Monitoring Program

M/s B. C. Mohanty & Sons Pvt. Ltd. will have a well-organized environment management and monitoring system for the existing Ferro Chrome Plant, to ensure compliance of all statutory obligations from time to time.

The system will regularly monitor all required environmental parameters, prepare annual environment audit statement for the benefit of the project and also as a part of requirement under the environment audit statement rules. This system will advice to the project proponent for continual improvement of the status of the environment. The system will liaison with State Pollution Control Board, Department of Forests and Environment and other Government agencies for uninterrupted compliance of all rules and regulations. Besides the above, creation of awareness among the project affected personnel (PAPs) and the general public in the area and periodical training of management staff as well as technical and non-technical sub-floor staff, through training courses, workshops and seminars will also be the job of the system.

Necessary provisions will be made for routine monitoring of stack emissions, ambient air quality, noise level, water quality and plantation as required by the regulations and for monitoring environment management as implemented. Further, the effluent quality and noise levels will also be regularly monitored. The instruments and the equipment necessary for monitoring will be made available in the plant laboratory. However, the Company may also engage NABL and OSPCB Accredited Laboratory to carry out the monitoring in case required.

10.6 Additional Studies

Additional studies have been carried out with respect to the said project. These are Occupational Health & Safety, Disaster Management Plan & Risk Assessment, Damage Control and Social Impact Assessment with R & R Plan.

10.7 Project Benefits

The project will bring improvements in the physical and social infrastructures in the area definitely to some extent, apart from providing



direct & indirect employment, which is mostly from the local community. The estimated total requirement of employment is about 500 employees (direct and indirect) to operate the plant both existing and proposed expansion.

The physical infrastructure of the local areas adjoining to the industry will be greatly improved due to by sharing /contributing towards cost for creation of blacktopped logistical routes, for dispatch of products to the destination.

The social infrastructure near the project area will greatly improve due to Employment opportunities. Income levels will be improved and trading opportunities due to the project will also be improved. Facilities for education, communication, health care, etc will also be improved.

Improvement of educational facilities in the surrounding area, general awareness of the people, competitive spirit among youths, growth of allied industries in the area, generation of self employment through self help groups to some extent will also be improved.

10.8 Environment Management Plan

Environment Management Plan is required to be implemented by the plant management in order to achieve better environmental viability of the project. The EMP will establish a framework for the effective management of environmental impacts and ensure the best overall protection of the environment through appropriate management procedures.

Rs.1.5 Crores has been earmarked as capital cost of pollution control systems. Environmental Management System will be instituted in conjunction with this EIA report. Environmental Management during construction phase will be the responsibility of contractor.

M/s BCMSPL - FAP will introduce requisite provisions in the contract documents and the contractor will develop a contract specific plan and designate staff responsible for pollution control. The Environment Management Department (EMD) will monitor the contractor’s obligation for mitigating the environmental impact during construction phase. The EMD will ensure that all air pollution control devices, effluent treatment plants and water re-circulating and reuse schemes are functioning effectively. They will also supervise and monitor the handling, transport and disposal of solid wastes, spent oil and lubricants as per the approved authorization. M/s BCMSPL - FAP will quantify the emission rates of greenhouse gases and explore adoption of clean development mechanism and follow the CREP guidelines.

Green belt has been made in large portion of the plant area and 33 % of the total project area will be converted into Greenbelt and greenery development inside the plant premises. CPCB guidelines on greenbelt



development will be followed and district forest department will be consulted for selection of trees.

The workers will continue to be periodically checked for any clinical complaints and abnormal symptoms by the in-house medical department. Safety department undertakes full review of the potential hazard scenarios during plant commissioning. The review confirms the proposed safeguards for accident prevention and minimization and updates the assessment of consequences.

In order to prevent the occupational health hazard, M/s BCMSPL - FAP will conduct pre-medical checkup under Section 69 of the Factories Act by the certified Surgeon. After that, M/s BCMSPL - FAP will conduct health check up program by qualified medical Surgeon quarterly in every quarter of the year and maintaining a health register prescribed under Rule 14 of the Factories Act in Form No- 17, which is being verified by Assistant Director Factories during his visit. M/s BCMSPL - FAP will appoint a qualified medical Surgeon for monitoring day-to-day occupational health hazard and checkup the workmen on a regular basis to prevent occupational health hazard. The records are and will be maintained in Form 17 (Prescribed under Rule 14) the Health Register of the Company.

The Company has a well laid down approved Environment & Safety Policy declaring its responsibility and commitment to protect the environment and to ensure public safety. The existing policy will be available with all concerned officials.

To mitigate the negative impacts on the Peripheral zone or stress areas of impact, M/s BCMSPL has envisaged and will initiate a Periphery Development Program. Under this program the Company will undertake the following Peripheral Development Work in the surrounding villages. However, 5 % of the total project cost will be earmarked towards Socio Economic Development.

The peripheral development programs are;

Annual Free Health Check up camps.

Dispensary Facilities with free medicines.

Immediate First Aid Facilities to Villagers.

24 hrs Ambulance Facilities.

School Repairing and Construction of Additional Class Room at nearby Villages.

Supply of School Uniforms & Shoes to Children at nearby Schools.

Providing Infrastructure Facilities to Local Villagers.

Village Road Repairing.

Provision of Drinking Water Facilities.



Supporting Village Cultural and Sports Activities in Surrounding

Villages.

Support for Woman & Child Development Programs in the Villages.

Support District Administration for any Peripheral Programs in the Study Area.

With the effective implementation of mitigation measures and Environmental Management Plan during detailed design, construction planning, construction and operation the project will create minimum adverse impacts that will be manageable.



Chapter – 11 Disclosure of Consultants

11.1 The name of the consultants engaged The consultant engaged for the said assignment is Environmental Research and Services (India) Private Limited, having its office at Plot Number B-22, Sector – B, Chandaka Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar – 751 024, Odisha, India. Telephone Number – 0674 – 2725841 and email Id: [email protected] .

Environmental Research and Services (India) Private Limited was incorporated on 17th day of February 1995. It has established a well-equipped laboratory (in house and field having facilities as detailed below with the finance of State Bank of India, Bhubaneswar Industrial Estate Branch, Bhubaneswar. It is certified by Odisha State Pollution Control Board since 2003 capable of carrying EIA/EMP Studies including Environment Parameters Monitoring. The Laboratory has been Accredited by NABL since 7th March 2013.

11.2 Brief resume and nature of Consultancy rendered by the Consultant

The basic facilities available with the said organization for carrying out the related activities are given below.

EXISTING IN-HOUSE LABORATORY AND MOBILE SAMPLE COLLECTION FACILITIES A. LIST OF EQUIPMENT

1. Refrigerator

2. Deep Freezer

3. Incubator

4. Hot Air Oven

5. Muffle Furnace

6. Autoclave

7. Water Bath

8. Centrifuge

9. Water Distillation Assembly

10. Heating Mantle

11. Hot Plate

12. Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate


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13. Vacuum Filtration Pump

14. Electronic Colony Counter

15. Aquarium for Bioassay & Aerators

16. Water Purification System (Reverse Osmosis)

17. Pestle and mortar

18. Shieves

19. Bomb Calorimeter.

20. Carbon Sulphur Analyzer

B. GLASS ASSEMBLIES

1. Fluoride Distillation Assembly

2. Cyanide Distillation Assembly

3. Ammonia Distillation Assembly

4. Kjeldehal Nitrogen Assembly

5. COD Digestion Assembly

6. Soxlet Extraction Assembly

7. Arsenic Estimation Assembly

8. Semi-micro Nitrogen Estimation Assembly

C. LIST OF INSTRUMENT

1. Analytical Balance

2. pH meter, Portable Table Model

3. Conductivity Meter

4. Turbidity Meter

5. Monocular microscope

6. Dissection Microscope

7. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer

8. Visible Spectro Photometer

9. Pietzometer

10. Automatic Weather Station

11. PAH Sampler

12. CO Indicator

FIELD MONITORING FACILITIES

1. Ambient Air / Fugitive Emission

i) High Volume Air Sampler



ii) Respirable Dust Sampler

iii) Fine Particulate Sampler – APM 550 (PM 2.5)

iv) PM 2.5 Attachment – AAS 190

2. Micro - meteorological

i) Dry-Bulb & Wet-Bulb Thermometer

ii) Portable Wind Vane DHW 112

iii) Hand Held Anemometer DHW 111

iv) Rainfall Sensor DTR 8104

v) Portable Hygrometer

3. Source Emission i) Portable Stack Monitoring kit ii) Velocity meter

iii) Orsat apparatus

4. Noise Level i) Portable Noise level meter

5. Occupational Health Study

i) Wet Spirograph

ii) Weighing machine

iii) Height measurement stand

iv) Blood pressure instrument

v) Wright peak flow meter vi) Portable blood analyzer

6. Power supply backup

i) Inverters with battery ii) Generator Sets

7. Own Monitoring Van



COMPUTER FACILITIES: Environmental Research and Services (India) Private Limited has the necessary in house computation and data processing facilities including the latest core i3 processor based computers with most advanced packages. It has developed software necessary for EIA, EMP and Carrying Capacity studies. Other facilities such as hp laser jet printers and scanners etc. are also available in-house for efficient office management. LIBRARY AND TRAINING FACILITIES : Environmental Research and Services (India) Private Limited has a good collection of reference books, journals, Bulletins on standard methods of analysis (ASTM, BIS, IS), hand books, manuals, Govt. Gazette notifications on Environmental Rules & Procedures and research papers etc. on Environmental related subjects such as:

Air Pollution and its control

Air pollution meteorology

Air pollution modeling

Water Pollution and its control

Waste water handling and its treatment

Waste water engineering

Municipal sewage treatment

Marine pollution

Hazardous Waste management

ISO: 14000

Environment Audit

Environmental Acts

Bio diversity

Life cycle analysis Copies of bare acts and rules on Air, Water, Environmental Protection Acts, Public Liability Insurance Acts, Environmental Audit, Handling of Hazardous Chemicals, etc. are also available for ready reference in the library.

With excellent facilities of laboratory, library and highly qualified faculties at its command, Environmental Research and Services (India) Private Limited has set up a Training Centre for providing training to various industrial personnel handling pollution at different level. The training courses include Equipment Handling, Laboratory Analysis Techniques, Environmental Laws, Air and Water pollution Control, Field Monitoring and Procedures of EMP, EIA, Risk Assessment, On site and Off site Planning, Environmental Audit and ISO: 14000.

Details of Directors : Environmental Research and Services (India) Private Limited, Bhubaneswar, manned and advised by experts from Environmental Science and Engineering, Statistical Evaluations & Econometrics,



Occupational Health and General Management. A brief resume of the Directors are given below.

Dr. (Ms) Arundhati Tej, M. Phil, Ph. D, Managing Director, Environmental Research and Services (India) Private Limited, Bhubaneswar, Co-Opted Member, House Committee of Environment, Odisha Legislative Assembly. Dr. (Ms) A. Tej is a postgraduate in Mathematics with specialization in Operations Research and Doctorate in Air Pollution Diffusion Studies and computer simulation modeling for Environmental Impact Assessment & Environmental Management Planning for major industrial areas in the State of Odisha. She has wide experience in Environmental Impact Assessment studies, Environment Pollution Monitoring & Air Pollution Meteorological studies. She worked for three years with the senior scientist and meteorologist of IIT and IMD New Delhi on Atmospheric Diffusion Problems, Atmospheric Carrying Capacity and presented a number of research papers on Environmental Impact Assessment of various industries and mines in different National and International Work-Shops in India and abroad. In this connection she has visited countries like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Bangkok on several occasions since 1988. She has undergone training on Air Pollution Meteorology, Atmospheric Dispersion, Environmental Test Techniques and Environmental Impact Assessment Techniques and Techniques of Environmental Management Plan in the Department of Physics, University of Pune, Department of Atmospheric Science, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, School of Environment Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune. She has more than 25 years of experience in industrial pollution matters both while working for her Ph. D degree as well as while serving as an Environment Officer of IMFA Group of Industries, Bhubaneswar and also working freelancing. She has prepared the EMP and conducted regular environmental monitoring for mines and factories of the IMFA and ICCL. Presently as Managing Director of Environmental Research and Services (India) Pvt. Ltd., she is in charge of a number of assignments on Environmental Impact Assessment studies, Regular Environmental Pollution Monitoring, Meteorological Data Monitoring and Environmental Audit of different Industries and Mines. She has more than 10 years working experience in various water treatment system laboratory analysis of 108 MW capacity thermal plant of IMFA group of Industries. She is also a D N V Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 14000.

Mr. Bhavesh M Patel, MS (Chemical Engineering), Director, Environmental Research and Services (India) Private Limited, Bhubaneswar, an Engineering Graduate in Chemical Engineering from IIT, New Delhi, India (1976), a Rank Topper in MS Plant Engineering in Process Industries, LUT, England ( 1977), has worked as Sr. Development Engineer in ABB - CE services (fortune 100 company ), Windsor, CT and Chattanooga, TN, USA (1978-1985), Principal Investigator for solving problems dealing with corrosion, water chemistry,



chemical cleaning and design work. Prepared computer programs for three independent high pressures, temperature instrumented test loops for on line monitoring of test parameters and data acquisition for subsequent analysis. Verified computer program for estimating number of perforated fuel rods based on Iodine activity. Involved in computer aided stress analyses work related with the multibillion-dollar North Dakota coal gasification project. Identified effects of condenser in leakage and resin ingress on nuclear steam generator tubing corrosion and denting in support annuli and corrective chemistry. Performed PWR Plant Chemistry follow for 12 CE nuclear power plants in order to ascertain that utilities followed vendor recommended water chemistry specifications. Determined fluid flow characteristics in the economizer section of system 80 steam generators. Inspected nuclear steam generators internals. Provided technical support for Primary core DP problems, RCP seal failure, UGS cracking, spent fuel pool cleanup after glycol spill incident and many areas related to primary / secondary chemistry. Also provided support in the development of a chemical cleaning process for the nuclear steam generators. AVAILABLE MAN POWER FOR EIA PREPARATION

EIA Coordinators

1. Dr. A. Tej (Ph.D) Full Time/In house

2. Mr. S. K. Mohapatra Full Time/In house EIA Functional Area Experts

1. Dr. A. Tej Full Time AQ/AP/ WP

2. Er. B. M. Patel Full Time RH/SHW

3. Mr. S. K. Mohapatra Full Time SE

4. Mr. R. N. Patnaik Full Time AP/WP/NV

5. Dr. S. Ghosh Full Time EB/SC

6. Mr. S. M. Patra Full Time GEO/HG /NV

7. Mr. B. Ghosh Full Time SC

8. Mr. M. S. Parija Empanelled LU/AP/WP/SHW

9. Dr. Dipika Patnaik Empanelled AP/ WP

10. Er. S. N. Patnaik Empanelled NV

11. Dr. A K Mohapatra Empanelled SE

12. Dr. D. Patnaik Empanelled GEO/HG/LU



Associate EIA Functional Area Experts

1. Mr. S. P. Pattanayak Full Time AP/ WP

2. Mr. Ajmer Hossein Full Time AP/WP 3. Mr. Dillip Ranjan Mohanty Full Time AP/WP

4. Mr. Taranisen Mahanta Full Time AP/WP

OTHER MANPOWER AVAILABLE

Laboratory

Chemist - 4

Laboratory Attendant - 1

Field Assistant - 4

Administrative

Managerial - 3

Support Executives/Staff - 10

Directors - 2

Total 24

In additional to the above regular staff, the unit engages several temporary staff for various field monitoring and survey activities as and when required depending upon the assignment. SUPPORTING FACILITIES: Environmental Research and Services (India) Private Limited since its inception is engaged in carrying out monitoring and analysis of various water samples, air samples (both ambient and stack emission), soil samples, noise level, municipal solid wastes, coal samples etc. for a large number of customers as mentioned in the following pages. Besides the above we also carry out Occupational Health Study and meteorological data generation for some specific clients while preparing their EMP, which includes EIA and Atmospheric Carrying Capacity. Apart from the analytical work we also take up annual operation & maintenance contract of different Treatment Plant both water and waste water for industries. A comprehensive list of different tests conducted relating to various samples at our Laboratory are given below.

Water Samples

PHYSICAL TESTS

1. Colour 2. Conductivity 3. Dissolved Solids



4. pH

5. Suspended Solids (SS) 6. Suspended Volatile Solids (SVS) 7. Settleable Solids

8 Total Solids (TS) 9. Total Volatile Solids (TVS) 10. Temperature 11. Turbidity 12. Velocity of Flow* 13 Salinity 14. Odor 15. Sludge Volume Index (SVI)

CHEMICAL TESTS (General) 1. Acidity 2. Alkalinity 3. Ammonical Nitrogen 4. Ammonia Free* 5. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 6. Bromide* 7. Chloride 8. Carbon Dioxide 9. Chlorine Demand 10. Chlorine Residual 11. Cyanide* 12. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 13. Dissolved Oxygen 14. Fluoride 15. Hardness (Total and Calcium) 16. Iodide (Traces) 17. Kjedlahl Nitrogen (Total) 18. Nitrite Nitrogen 19. Nitrate Nitrogen 20. Oil and Grease 21. Phosphate 22. Sulfate 23. Sulfide 24. Sulfite 25. Silica



CHEMICAL TESTS (Metals)

1. Arsenic* 2. Aluminum 3. Boron * 4. Barium* 5. Beryllium* 6. Cadmium* 7. Calcium 8. Chromium (Total) and Chromium (Hexavalent) 9. Copper* 10. Iron (Total) and Iron (Ferrous) 11. Lead* 12. Lithium* 13. Magnesium 14. Manganese* 15. Mercury* 16. Nickel* 17. Potassium* 18. Selenium* 19. Silver * 20. Sodium* 21. Strontium* 22. Tin* 23. Vanadium* 24. Zinc*

CHEMICAL TESTS (Organics)

1. Hydrocarbon*

2. Phenols*

CHEMICAL TESTS (Microbiological parameters)

1. Fecal Strepto Cocci*

2. Fecal Coliform Organisms (MPN)*

3. Pathogens*

4. Seprophytic Identification*

5. Total Plate Count*

6. Total Coliform Organisms (MPN)*

7. Salomnela species (Total Count)*



CHEMICAL TESTS (Biological parameters)

1. Chlorophylls Estimation*

2. Planktonic Count*

CHEMICAL TESTS (Bioassay of toxic pollutants)

1. Estimation of EC 50 on Fish*

2. Estimation of LC 50 on Fish*

Air Samples (Ambient / Stack Emission)

Ambient Air quality Stack Emission Ammonia CO by ORSAT App. Carbon Monoxide CO2 by ORSAT App. Dust Fall Flow Rate Hydrogen Sulphide Moisture Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Particulate Matter( PM2.5) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)* Particulate Matter( PM10) Particulate Matter Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Total Fluoride Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) O2* Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM)* SO3

*

Noise * Velocity, Temperature

Soil samples *

1. pH

2. Electrical Conductance

3. Organic Compound

4. Phosphorous

5. Potash

6. Nitrogen

7. Water Holding Capacity

8. Bulk Density

9. Porosity

10. Texture

11. Infiltration Capacity

12. Moisture

13. Mn

14. Cr

15. Fe



Coal Samples * 1. Proximate Analysis of Coal 2. Ultimate Analysis of Coal Noise Monitoring * 1. Noise level Meteorological Data generation* 1. Wind Speed 2. Wind Direction 3. Temperature 4. Cloud coverage 5. Humidity 6. Air shed 7. Mixing Depth/Inversion Height 8. Air pressure 9. Precipitation 10. Solar Insulation Vehicular Emission in collaboration with our Associate* 1. Smoke 2. Carbon Monoxide 3. Oxides of Nitrogen 4. Hydrocarbon Toxic and Hazardous Gases List of parameters, which could be analyzed in our laboratory 1. SO2 2. NOx 3. H2S* 4. CO Occupational Health* 1. Height 2. Weight 3. Forced vital capacity 4. Forced expiratory volume 5. Temperature 6. Peak expiratory flow rate 7. Carboxyheamoglobin 8. CTBT

Parameters marked * are not covered under NABL Accreditation.
