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DASHRATH PRASAD FERTILIZERS PVT. LTD. SY. NO. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1, TEKULAPALLI VILLAGE, PENUBALLI MANDAL, KHAMMAM DISTRICT, TELANGANA

FINAL EIA REPORT

1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 2. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 3. PUBLIC CONSULTATION 4. COMPLIANCE OF TERMS OF REFERENCE 5. ANNEXURES

Project No. 0318‐16‐01March 2018

Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1, Tekulapalli Village, Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana – 507 302 Phone: +91 95735 74455 E‐mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

STUDIES AND DOCUMENTATION BY TEAM Labs and Consultants B‐115‐117 & 509, Annapurna Block, Aditya Enclave, Ameerpet, Hyderabad‐500 038. Phone: 040‐23748 555/23748616, Telefax: 040‐23748666

SUBMITTED TO STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY,

TELANGANA, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA


1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT






Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. Contents

CONTENTS

Section Description Page No.

1.0 Introduction of The Project 1-1 1.1 Product Profile 1-2 1.2 Technology 1-3 1.3 Plant Location & Layout 1-3 1.4 Scope of EIA Studies 1-6

2 Process Description and Pollution control Facilities 2-1 2.1 Process Description of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) 2-1 2.2 Utilities 2-4 2.3 Water Requirement 2-4 2.4 Pollution Control Facilities 2-4

2.4.1 Water Pollution 2-5 2.4.2 Air Pollution 2-5

2.4.2.1 Emissions from Utilities 2-5 2.4.2.2 Emissions from Process 2-6

2.4.2.2.1 Process Description of 5 Stage Scrubbing System 2-6 2.4.2.3 Fugitive Emissions 2-7

2.4.4 Solid Waste 2-8 2.4.5 Noise Pollution 2-9

3.0 Baseline Environmental Status 3-1 3.1 Introduction 3-1 3.2 Land Environment 3-1

3.2.1 Physiography 3-1 3.2.2 Geology 3-4 3.2.3 Hydrogeology 3-6 3.2.4 Soils 3-8

3.3 Water Environment 3-13 3.3.1 Surface Water Resources 3-13

3.3.1.1 Surface water Quality 3-13 3.3.1.2 Ground Water resources 3-15 3.3.1.3 Quality Of Ground Water 3-15

3.4 Air Environment 3-19 3.4.1 Meteorology 3-19 3.4.2 Meteorological Station at Plant Site 3-22 3.4.3 Ambient air quality 3-25 3.4.4 Scope of field study 3-25 3.4.5 Description of sampling locations 3-27 3.4.6 Ambient Air Quality Status 3-29 3.4.7 Noise environment 3-31 3.4.8 Traffic Study 3-34

3.5 Socio economic environment 3-35 3.6 Demography 3-35

3.6.1 Population Distribution 3-35 3.6.1.1 Literacy 3-36


3.6.1.2 Employment/Occupation 3-37 3.6.1.3 Living standards and Infrastructure 3-40

3.6.2 Land Utilization 3-42 3.6.3 Project Economy 3-42

3.7 Flora and Fauna 3-43 3.7.1 Flora of the Impact Area 3-43 3.7.2 Fauna of the Impact Area 3-51

4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts 4-1 4.1 Identification of Impacts 4-1

4.1.1 Impact Networks 4-1 4.2 Prediction of Impacts 4-8

4.2.1 Air Environment 4-8 4.2.1.1 Details of Mathematical Modeling 4-9 4.2.1.2 Utility Emissions 4-12 4.2.1.3 Air Quality Predictions 4-12

4.2.2 Water Environment 4-22 4.2.3 Noise Environment 4-22

4.2.3.1 Prediction of Impact on Noise quality 4-22 4.2.4 Land Environment 4-23 4.2.5 Biological Environment 4-24 4.2.6 Socio-Economic Environment 4-25 4.2.7 Prediction of Impact on Vehicular Traffic 4-25

5 Analysis of Alternatives 5-1 5.1 Alternative sites 5-1 5.2 Alternative in Process 5-1

5.2.1 Alternatives in Technology 5-1 5.2.2 Alternatives in treatment/mitigation options 5-2

6 Environmental Monitoring 6-1 6.1.1 Introduction 6-1 6.1.2 Objectives 6-1 6.1.3 Methodology 6-1 6.1.4 Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring 6-2 6.1.5 Water Quality Monitoring 6-3 6.1.6 Noise Level Monitoring 6-7 6.1.7 Responsibility of Monitoring And Reporting System 6-8

6.2 Environmental Monitoring Budget 6-9

7 Risk Assessment and Damage Control 7-1 7.0 Introduction 7-1 7.1 Objectives and Scope 7-1 7.2 Project Details 7-2 7.3 Process Description 7-3 7.4 Plant Facilities 7-3 7.5 Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment 7-5

7.5.1 Introduction 7-5 7.5.2 Hazard Identification 7-5

7.6 Maximum Credible Accident and Consequence Analysis (MCACA) 7-6

Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. Contents 7.6.1 Toxic Dispersion 7-7 7.6.2 Recommendations 7-8

7.7 Transportation 7-9 7.8 Disaster Management Plan 7-9

7.8.1 Introduction 7-9 7.8.2 Objectives Of Emergency Management Plan (On-Site) 7-10 7.8.3 Scope Of ONSEP 7-11 7.8.4 Methodology Of Developing ONSET 7-12 7.8.5 Element Of ONSITE Emergency Plan 7-12

7.8.5.1 Emergencies Identified 7-12 7.8.5.2 Emergency Organization 7-13 7.8.5.3 Emergency Facilities 7-13 7.8.5.4 Emergency Procedures 7-15 7.8.5.5 Rescue and Rehabilitation 7-16 7.8.5.6 Emergency Responsibilities 7-17

7.8.6 Remedial Action 7-20 7.8.7 Basic Action In Emergencies 7-21 7.8.8 Fire Fighting Operation 7-21

8 Project Benefits 8-1

8.1 Introduction 8-1 8.2 Employment Potential 8-1 8.3 Corporate Social Responsibility 8-1

9 Environment Cost Benefit Analysis 9-1

10 Environment Management Plan

10.0 Introduction 10-1 10.1 Environment Management Plan 10-1

10.1.1 Construction Phase 10-1 10.1.2 Operation Phase 10-2

10.2 Sources of Pollution from Manufacturing Process 10-3 10.2.1 Water Pollution 10-3 10.2.2 Air Pollution 10-3

10.2.2.1 Emissions from Utilities 10-3 10.2.2.2 Emissions from Process 10-4 10.2.2.3 Fugitive Emissions 10-6

10.2.4 Solid Waste 10-6 10.2.5 Noise Pollution 10-7

10.3 Rainwater Harvesting 10-7 10.4 Occupational Safety and Health 10-7

10.4.1 Medical Check-up 10-8 10.5 Prevention, maintenance and operation of Environment Control System 10-8 10.6 House Keeping 10-8 10.7 Socio Economic Environment 10-9 10.8 Transport systems 10-9 10.9 Reduce, Recovery and Reuse 10-9

10.10 Green Belt Development 10-10


10.11 Post Project Monitoring 10-12 10.12 CREP Guidelines and Compliance 10-12 10.13 Other Management Practices 10-12 10.14 Cost Estimate for Environment Management Plan 10-13

11 Executive Summary 11-1

11.0 Introduction 11-1 11.1 Location of the project 11-1 11.2 Product Profile 11-2 11.3 Manufacturing Process 11-2 11.4 Utilities 11-2 11.5 Water Requirement 11-3 11.6 Baseline Environmental Data 11-3 11.7 Identification and Quantification of Impacts 11-3

11.7.1 Impacts on Air quality 11-3 11.7.2 Impacts on Water 11-4 11.7.3 Impacts on Noise quality 11-4 11.7.4 Impacts on Soil 11-4 11.7.5 Impacts on Ecology 11-4

11.8 Environmental Monitoring Programme 11-5 11.9 Project Benefits 11-5

11.10 Environmental Management Plan 11-5 11.10.1 Liquid Effluents 11-5 11.10.2 Air pollution 11-6 11.10.3 Solid Waste 11-6 11.10.4 Noise Pollution 11-6 11.10.5 Occupational Safety and Health 11-7 11.10.6 Prevention, maintenance and operation of Environment Control Systems 11-7 11.10.7 Transport systems 11-7 11.10.8 Reduce, Recycle and Reuse 11-7 11.10.9 Green Belt Development 11-7

11.10.10 Post Project Monitoring 11-8 11.10.11 Environment Management Department 11-8

12.0 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged 12-1

13.0 Public Consultation 13-1 13.0 Introduction 13-1 13.1 Advertisement 13-1 13.2 Concerns expressed by Public 13-2


List of Tables S.No Description Page. No.

1.1 Manufacturing Capacity 1-3 2.1 Manufacturing Capacity 2-1 2.2 List of Utilities 2-4 2.3 Total Water balance 2-4 2.4 Total Effluents generated and Mode of Treatment 2-5 2.5 Emission Details of Pollutants from Stack 2-5 2.6 Technical Specifications of 5 Stage Scrubbing System 2-7 2.7 Technical Specifications of Bag Filter 2-8 2.8 Total Solid Waste Generated and Mode of Disposal 2-8 3.1 Soil Analysis Data 3-11 3.2 Soil Test Results – Reference Tables 3-12 3.3 Water Analysis Data - Surface water 3-14 3.4 Locations of Ground water Sampling 3-15 3.5 Water Analysis Data – Ground Water 3-18 3.6 Meteorological data at IMD Station 3-20 3.7 Frequency Distribution of Wind Speeds and Wind Directions 3-23 3.8 National Abiment Air Quality Standards 3-26 3.9 Locations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 3-27

3.10 Summary Ambient Air Quality Status 3-29 3.11 Effects on Human Beings at Different Noise Levels 3-33 3.12 Equivalent Noise levels in the Study Area 3-33 3.13 Population Distribution – Study Area 3-36 3.14 Literacy - Study Area 3-37 3.15 Employment - Study Area 3-38 3.16 Main workers study area 3-39 3.17 Land utilization Pattern 3-42 3.18 List of Tree Species Found in the Impact Area 3-45 3.19 List of Mammalian Species in the Impact 3-51 3.20 List of Aves in the Imapct Area 3-52 3.21 List of Amphibians in the apct Area 3-53 4.1 Salient Features of the ISCST3 Model 4-10 4.2 Emission Details of Pollutants from Stack 4-12 4.3 Maximum Predicted 24 hourly GLC’s 4-14 4.4 Predicted GLC’s at Monitoring Locations 4-14 4.5 Cumulative Concentrations at Various Villages and Reserved Forests 4-15 4.6 Modified Level of Services for Connecting Roads 4-25 6.1 National Ambient Air Quality Standards 6-2 6.2 Indian Standard Drinking Water Specification-IS:10500:1991 6-4 6.3 Noise Level Standards (CPCB) 6-7 6.4 Environmental Monitoring Plan 6-8 6.5 Environmental Monitoring Budget 6-9 7.1 Manufacturing Capacity 7-3 7.2 List of Raw Materials and Inventory 7-3 7.3 Physical Properties of Sulfuric Acid 7-6 7.4 Safety Measures of Sulfuric Acid 7-6 7.5 Toxic Dispersion Damage Distance 7-8


10.1 Total Effluents Generated and Mode of Treatment 10-3 10.2 Emission Details of Pollutants from Stack 10-4 10.3 Technical Specifications of 5 Stage Scrubbing System 10-5 10.4 Technical Specifications of Bag Filter 10-6 10.5 Solid Waste and Mode of Disposal 10-6 10.6 Activity Wise CSR – Budget (2018-19 to 2022-23) – Program 10-9 10.7 Recommended Plant Species to Develop Green Belt 10-10 10.8 Environmental Management Cost estimate 10-13 10.9 Item Wise Tentative Capital Cost Estimate for Environment Management 10-14 11.1 Manufacturing Capacity 11-2 11.2 List of Utilities 11-2 11.3 Total Water Balance 11-3 11.4 Total Effluent Generated and Mode of Treatment 11-5 13.1 Concerns Raised in Public Hearing and Responses 13-2 13.2 Response to Public Representations 13-7


List of Figures

S.No Description Page. No. 1.1 Location of M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. 1-4 1.2 Plant Layout of M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. 1-5 2.1 Schematic Diagram of Single Super Phosphate Manufacturing 2-3 2.2 Schematic Diagram of 5 Stage Scrubbing System 2-7 3.1 M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. - Site Photographs 3-2 3.2 Base map of the study area 3-3 3.3 Geological map of the study area 3-5 3.4 Hydrogeological Map of the study area 3-7 3.5 Land use and land cover map of the study area 3-9 3.6 Soil Sampling Locations 3-10 3.7 Drainage Pattern of the Study area 3-16 3.8 Water Sampling Locations 3-17 3.9 Wind Rose Diagram at Site 3-24

3.10 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations 3-28 3.11 Graphs Showing the Results of Ambient Air Quality 3-30 3.12 Noise Sampling Locations 3-32 3.13 Peak Hour Traffic 3-34 3.14 Population Distribution of the Study Area 3-36 3.15 Literacy of Study Area 3-37 3.16 Employment – Study Area 3-39 3.17 Habit Wise no. of Species found in the Impact Area 3-50 3.18 Ecosystem Wise no. of Species found in the Impact Area 3-51

4.1 Impacts Network For Air Environment 4-2 4.2 Impacts Network For Noise Environment 4-3 4.3 Identification of Likely Impacts For Waste Water 4-4 4.4 Impacts Network For Land Environment 4-5 4.5 Impacts Network For Soil Micro Flora Fauna 4-6 4.6 Impact Network For Socio-Economic And Cultural Environment 4-7 4.7 Isopleths Showing 24 Hourly GLC’s of SPM 4-16 4.8 Isopleths Showing 24 Hourly GLC’s of PM10 4-17 4.9 Isopleths Showing 24 Hourly GLC’s of PM2.5 4-18

4.10 Isopleths Showing 24 Hourly GLC’s of SO2 4-19 4.11 Isopleths Showing 24 Hourly GLC’s of NOX 4-20 4.12 Isopleths Showing 24 Hourly GLC’s of HF 4-21

7.1 Plant Layout of M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. 7-4 7.2 Spill Pool Evaporation Puddle – 500 MT Storage Tank 7-8

10.1 Schematic Diagram of 5 Stage Scrubbing System 10-5 10.2 Green Belt of M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. 10-11

Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Team Labs and consultants 1-1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.0 Introduction of the Project (Terms of Reference No. 2(iii))

Fertilizers are generally defined as “any material, organic or inorganic, one or more of

chemical elements required for plant growth”. Fertilizers have played a vital role

insuccess of India’s green revolution and consequently self-reliance in food grains

production. The increase in fertilizer consumption has contributed significantly to

sustainable production of food grains in the country.

Single superphosphate (SSP) was the first commercial mineral fertilizer and it led to the

development of the modern plant nutrient industry. This material was once the most

commonly used fertilizer, but other phosphorus (P) fertilizers have largely replaced

SSP because of its relatively low P content.

Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. proposes to include Single Super Phosphate (SSP)

manufacturing facility in permitted/consented NPK Fertilizers (by mixing only) unit in

an area of 12.6 acres located at Sy. No. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1, Tekulapalli

Village, Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana. The capital cost of the

project is Rs. 5.5 crores. Prior environmental clearance is mandated by Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), vide SO 1533, dated September

14, 2006, for Chemical Fertilizers manufacturing activity. The project sought terms of

reference for preparation of EIA report during March 2017. The terms of reference for

the environmental impact assessment studies was obtained from TS SEIAA vide letter

no. Lr. No. SEIAA/TS/OL/YDR-01/2017-707 dated 18.05.2017 and the public hearing

was conducted on 22.02.2018 as part of environmental clearance process.

Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd., is conscious of its responsibility towards the

society in minimizing pollution load due to the proposed inclusion of manufacturing

unit and accordingly decided to carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment to

identify the negative and positive impacts and to delineate effective measures to

control the pollution and to mitigate the environmental pollution. Dashrath Prasad

Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd., appointed Team Labs and Consultants for the preparation of

Environmental Impact Assessment report.



Immediately after the receipt of the work order for the preparation of EIA report, the

collection of primary (field data) and secondary (data available with various state and

central government agencies) data has begun. Reconnaissance survey of the region

was carried out during of February 2017, and various sampling locations to monitor

environmental parameters have been identified. Subsequently, monitoring has

commenced for collection of data on meteorology, ambient air quality, surface and

ground water quality, soil characteristics, noise levels flora and fauna at the specified

locations during March 2017 to June 2017. The other studies such as socio-economic

profile, land use pattern etc are based on secondary data collected from various

Government agencies and validated through the primary surveys. The Ambient air

monitoring locations have been selected based on the initial Air dispersion Modeling

carried out by using the meteorological data generated at India Meteorological

Department (IMD).

Field team of M/s. Team Labs and Consultants worked in the study area during March

2017 to June 2017, and base line data for various environmental components i.e., air,

water, soil, noise and flora and fauna and socio economic status of people was collected

in a circular area of 10 km radius by taking the industry site as the center point, to

assess the existing environmental status as per the guidelines specified by Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India. This

report presents the results of environmental impact assessment study along with the

environmental management plan, necessary to avoid or mitigate the observed

environmental impacts of the proposed inclusion of Single Super Phosphate

manufacturing unit.

1.1 Product Profile (Terms of Reference No.3(ii))

The manufacturing capacity of products is presented in Table 1.1

Table 1.1 Manufacturing Capacity S.No Name of Product Capacity (TPA)

Consented Proposed Total after Inclusion of SSP

1 NPK Fertilizers (By Mixing Only) 90000 --- 90000 2 Single Super Phosphate (SSP) --- 70000 70000

Note: Pollution Control consent obtained for NPK Granulated Mixtures vide order no. 88-KGM/TSPCB/ZO-HYD/CFE/2015-4987 dt. 14.07.2015



1.2 Technology The S.S.P is produced by reacting 75 % Sulphuric acid with ground Rock

phosphate powder followed by drying, granulating and packing.

1.3 Plant Location & Layout

The plant site is located at Survey No. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1, Tekulapalli

Village, Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana spread over an area of 12.6

acres. The site is located at the intersection of 170 11’ 53” (N) latitude and 800 36’ 29”

(E) longitude. The site elevation above mean sea level (MSL) is in the range of 112-115

m. The plant site is surrounded by open agricultural lands in all directions except

north, State Highway-42 (Khamma – Sathupally) in North direction. The nearest

habitation from the site is Tekulapalli village located at a distance of 1.2 km in east

direction. The main approach road is State Highway 42 connecting Khammam

andSathupally at a distance of 0.1 km in north direction. The nearest Town Tiruvuru is

at a distance of 8.2 km in southeast direction. The nearest Railway station is

Bhadrachalam Road at a distance of 40 km in northeast direction and nearest airport is

Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram) located at a distance of 130 km in

southeast direction. Nagarjuna sagar Main Branch Canal is flowing from northwest to

southeast direction at a distance of 2.5 km in north direction. Madhira Branch canal is at

a distance of 6.2 km in west direction. Kannegiri RF is at a distance of 7.2 km in north

direction. Inter state boundary of Andhra Pradesh – Telangana is at a distance of 5.9 km

in southwest direction. There is no National Park, Wildlife sanctuary, ecologically

sensitive area within the impact area of 10 km. Location map and site layout is as

shown in Fig 1.1 and Fig 1.2.



Fig 1.1 Location of M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. (Terms of Reference No.4(ii))



Fig 1.2 Plant Layout of M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd.

(Terms of Reference No.4(vi) & (viii))

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1.4 Scope of EIA Studies

EIA study involves three basic components, viz. identification, prediction and

evaluation of impacts. The scope of EIA study incorporating the Terms of reference

(TOR) obtained from the SEIAA, Telangana is as follows:

• An intensive reconnaissance and preliminary collection of environmental

information to plan field study.

• Field studies to collect preliminary information, particularly on the quality of

the physical environment. Experienced scientists and engineers will collect the

data.

• Base line data generation and characterization of air, water, soil, noise and

vegetation in the ten kilometer radius area (impact zone) over a period of Three

months.

• A thorough study of the process including provisions for pollution control, and

environmental management that includes prediction of impacts and relevant

mathematical modeling.

• Preparation of Environmental Monitoring Program.

• Preparation of Environmental Management Plan suggesting suitable methods

for mitigating and controlling the pollution levels. Environmental Monitoring

Plan is suggested for monitoring the pollution loads at various facilities in the

premises and to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements.


2-1 Team Labs and Consultants

2.0 PROCESS DESCRIPTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES

M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. proposes to include Single Super Phosphate

manufacturing facility in permitted/consented NPK Fertilizers (by mixing only) unit in an

area of 12.6 acres located at Sy. No. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1, Tekulapalli Village,

Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana. The manufacturing capacity of products

is presented in Table 2.1.




Note: Pollution Control consent obtained for NPK Granulated Mixtures vide order no. 88-KGM/TSPCB/ZO-HYD/CFE/2015-4987 dt. 14.07.2015

2.1 Process Description of Singel Super Phosphate (SSP) (Terms of Reference No. 16)

Reaction Schemes

Process Description:

Rock Phosphate and Sulphuric Acid are the raw materials for S.S.P manufacture. Rock

Phosphate consists of Tricalcium Phosphate [Ca3 (PO4)2], Calcium Fluoride (CaF2),

Calcium Carbonate and traces of Phosphates of Iron and Aluminum. The S.S.P is

produced by reacting 75 % Sulphuric acid with ground Rock phosphate powder in

the Mixing chamber. The ground Rock phosphate from hopper is taken to the

mixer through a roller feeder and vertical bucket elevator and a screw conveyor

and fed through a table feeder. The excess ground Rock phosphate is returned

back to the hopper through a return screw conveyor. Sulphuric acid is pumped

from storage tank to the over head tank, from where it is taken into the mixing

chamber through a rotameter.



Required quantities of ground Rock Phosphate, Sulphuric acid and scrubber liquor are fed

to a horizontal paddle mixer, where the following reactions take place. The reaction of

calcium carbonate impurity in the rock phosphate reacts with sulfuric acid to generate

Carbon dioxide gas.

The mixer outlet material, which is a semi solid falls into a moving den with a 45 minute

retention time, and the Single super phosphate is dried in the moving den. The dried SSP

is cut into finer material with a rotary cutter and conveyed to the storage area for

curing of S.S.P Product. The reaction gases from the den will contain Hydrogen fluoride

(HF) and Carbon dioxide (CO2) gases. Hydrogen Fluoride generated will be scrubbed in 5

stage scrubbing system consists of two stage water spray scrubbers and two stage ventury

scrubbers followed by alkali scrubber and scrubbed effluent is resued for dilution of

sulphuric acid, while carbondixide is let out into atmosphere following a standard

operating procedure. The process flow diagram for Sinlge Super Phosphate is presented in

Fig 2.1.

Ca3(Po4)2 + 2 H2SO4 Ca(H2PO4)2 + 2 CaSO4

CaF2 + H2SO4 2 HF + CaSO4

CaCO3 + H2SO4 CaSO4 + CO2 + H2O

Ca (H2PO4)2 is called single super Phosphate, which is water soluble.



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2.2 Utilities

It is proposed to establish 1 x 250 kVA DG set in addition to existing 320 kVA DG set to

cater the power requirement during load shutdown period. The list of utilities is presented

in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2 List of Utilities S.No Description Capacity (TPA)


1 DG Set (kVA)* 1 x 320 1 x 250 1 x 320 and 1 x 250 * DG sets will be used during load shut down periods only. 2.3 Water Requirement (Terms of Reference No.3 (vii))

Water is mainly used for scrubbers, domestic usage and gardening. The total water

requirement after inclusion of Singel Super Phosphate shall be 42.5 KLD. The required

water shall be drawn from ground water. The water balance for daily consumption is

presented in Table 2.3.

Table 2.3 Total Water Balance Purpose INPUT (KLD) OUTPUT (KLD)

Loss Effluent Consented

Process 2.5 2.5* Domestic 3 0.6 2.4 Total - I 5.5 3.1 2.4

Proposed Scrubber 30 30** Domestic 2 0.4 1.6 Water for gardening 5 5 Total - II 37 5.4 31.6 Grand Total (I + II) 42.5 8.5 34 * 2.5 KL of the losses mentioned in the consented products is part of the product. ** 30 KL of the effluent from scrubber is reused for acid dilution.

2.4 Pollution Control Facilities:

Wastewater from domestic usage, air emissions from process and standby DG sets and

solid wastes are the major pollutants from the process operations of SSP manufacturing

activity. The pollution control measures proposed to treat/mitigate the emissions and

effluents are described as follows.



2.4.1 Water Pollution:

No wastewater is generated from SSP manufacturing process. Wastewater from scrubbing

will be reued for dilution of concentrated sulphuric acid. The domestic wastewater is sent to

septic tank followed by soak pit. The wastewater generated and mode of treatment is


Table 2.4 Total Effluent Generated and Mode of Treatment Description Quantity (KLD) Mode of Treatment

Consented Propsoed Total after Inclusion of SSP

Scrubber Effluent 30 30 Reused for dilution of sulphuric acid

Domestic Wastewater 2.4 1.6 4 Sent to Septic tank followed by soak pit.

Total 2.4 31.6 34

2.4.2 Air Pollution

The source of air emission expected from proposed inclusion of Single Super Phosphate

manufacturing process is Hydrogen Fluoride, carbondioxide gases and emission from

standby DG sets.

2.4.2.1 Emissions from Utilities

The sources of air emission from utilities is proposed standby DG set of 250 kVA in addition

to existing 1 x 320 kVA capacity. DG sets shall be provided with stack height based on the

CPCB formula for effective stack height. The emission rates of PM, SO2, and NOx from each

stack presented are presented in Table 2.5.

Table 2.5 Emission Details of Pollutants from Stack S.No Stack Attached to Stack

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1 Hot Air Oven for NK Unit

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2 *DG Set 320 kVA 5 0.2 160 9.0 0.01 0.015 0.02 -- Proposed

3 *DG Set 250 kVA 4 0.16 160 8.5 0.01 0.014 0.018 -- 4 HF Scrubber 30 0.5 40 8.0 --- --- --- 0.003

* DG sets will be used during load shut down by TRANSCO



2.4.2.2 Emissions from Process

Process emissions contain hydrogen fluoride and carbon dioxide. Hydrogen Fluoride

generated from mixing section will be scrubbed in 5 stage scrubbing system and scrubbed

effluent is resued for dilution of sulphuric acid, while carbondixide is let out into

atmosphere following a standard operating procedure.

2.4.2.2.1 Process Description of 5 Stage Scrbbing System

Hydrogen fluoride gas generated from the SSP process will be conveyed in rubber lined

ducts to the scrubbers. A settling chamber along with two stage water spray scrubbers and

two stage ventury scrubbers followed by alkali scrubber will be provided to obtain the

desired level of hydrogen fluoride.

The process gas reacts with the Silica present in the Rock Phosphate, which generates SiF4

and this SiF4 when scrubbed with Water to form liquor Hydroflouro Silicic Acid (H2SiF6)

will be generated and sold as by-product. Then the traces of HF coming from ventury

scrubber will be scrubbed with Caustic lye solution in Alkali Scrubber. This Scrubbed liquor

will be re-circulated within the scrubber up to pH 7.0 and finally utilized in to the

manufacturing process. The gases from the Scrubbers will be vented to the atmosphere by a

stack of height 50m. Material of construction of scrubbing system is MS with Rubber lining

and Polypropylene. Schematic diagram of 5 satge scrubbing system is presented in Fig 2.2

and technical specifications are presented in Table 2.6.

4HF + SiO2 SiF4 + 2H2O

3SiF4 + 2H2O SiO2 + 2H2SiF6Hydroflouro Silicic Acid

Mol.Wt: 2 x 144.09

Silicon DioxideMol.Wt: 60.08

Silicon Tetrafluoride

Mol.Wt: 3 x 104.08

WaterMol.Wt: 2 x 18


Mol.Wt: 104.08

WaterMol.Wt: 2 x 18


Hydrogen Fluoride

Mol.Wt: 4 x 20



Fig 2.2 Schematic Diagram of 5 Stage Scrubbing System

Table 2.6 Technical Specifications of 5 Stage Scrubbing System

Type MS Rubber Lining packed scrubber MOC MS Rubber Lining Inlet Temp 40-45 0C Scrubbing medium for IstStage and IInd Stage Water Blower MOC MS Rubber Lining Capacity 25000m3/hr HP/RPM 40/960 Circulation System Flow Rate 20KL/hr Head 20m Motor Make Crompton greaves FLP MOC Polypropylene (PP) Make PP Storage/ Recirculation Tank Capacity 2tanks 35KL Size 35 KL MOC MS Rubber Lining FRP Stack Height 50m

2.4.2.3 Fugitive Emissions

Fugitive emissions are anticipated from material handling, transfer and storage. These

emissions are controlled by closed transfer, handling and operation system. Blending,

W a te r C irc u la tio n

ID F A N

S C R U B B E R C IR C U L A R IO N P U M P

2 S A T G EW A T E R

S C R U B B E R S

F IV E S T A G E S C R U B B IN G S Y S T E M

C H IM N E Y

C A U S T IC S C R U B B E RV E N T U R E -2V E N T U R E -1

H F G as



Grinding is conducted in Hammer mills, while the Granulation would be conducted in

Pulverizer followed by Granulation Drum and Classifier. Bag filter will be provided to

collect the dust in granulation section and reused in product mixing. Technical

specifications of Bag filter is presented in Table 2.7.

Table 2.7 Technical Specifications of Bag Filter Description Value Application To Handle Process Dust Volume 34,000 m3/hr Temperature of Gas (0 C) 30-60 No of Bags 110 Bag size Φ x lg in m 0.15 x 3.5 Air to Cloth Ratio(m3/min/m2 ) 1.0 Fabric Non woven Polyester (SL) Weight ( gm/m2 ) 550 Inlet Dust Load 600 gm/m3 Outlet Dust Load < 50 mg/nm3

2.4.4 Solid Waste

No Solid wastes are generated from the process. The utilities i.e., DG sets generate waste

oil and used batteries. The scrubbing of HF gas from process leads to generation of

Hydrofluoro Silicic acid is a reusable product, which can be sold either as a byproduct or

mixed with main product, SSP. The waste oil and used batteries are sold to authorized

recyclers. Ash from boiler is sold to brick manufacturers in the local area. The quantity of

solid waste generated in the plant and the disposal practice is presented in Table 2.8.

Table 2.8 Total Solid Waste Generated and Mode of Disposal S.

No Description Units Consented Proposed Total after

Inclusion of SSP

Mode of Disposal

1 Ash from Hor Air Oven from NPK Unit

TPD 1.5 1.5 Sold to Brick manufactures

2 Waste oil LPA 150 130 280 Sent to Authorized Recyclers

3 Used batteries No.s/year

6 6

4 Hydroflouro Silicic Acid

TPM 238 238 Sold as by-product



2.4.5 Noise Pollution

Noise is anticipated from manufacturing of SSP are mainly from granulator, dryers and

bucket elevators, screw conveyors, pumps and DG set. The DG set shall be kept in a

separate enclosed room with acoustic enclosure. Closed bucket elevators and screw

conveyors will be used to minimize noise levels. The motors and compressors shall be

provided with guards and shall be mounted adequately to ensure the reduction of noise

and vibration. The employees working in noise generating areas shall be provided with

earmuffs. The employees shall be trained in the mitigation measures and personal

protection measures to be taken to avoid noise related health impacts.

Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd Environmental Impact Assessment Report


CHAPTER 3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

3.1 Introduction

Collection of base line data is an integral aspect of the preparation of Environmental

Impact Assessment Report. Baseline data reflects the present status of environment

before initiation of any activity of project. The possible effects due to proposed

Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd are estimated and superimposed on the compiled

baseline data subsequently to assess environmental impacts. The study was conducted

in the impact area; 10 km radius area surrounding the project site, during March 05,

2017 – June 04, 2017. Studies were undertaken to generate baseline data of

Micrometeorology, Ambient air quality (AAQ), water quality, noise levels, flora and

fauna, land use, soil quality and socio-economic status of the community were

collected.

3.2 Land Environment

Land and soil constitute basic components of physical environment. The location of an

industrial project may cause changes in land, land use, soil and denudational processes

in different intensities contingent on sptial proximity of the activity and receptors.

Land and soil may be altered within the vicinity of 5 km radius and to a lesser extent

upto 10 km radial distance due to development of the project.

3.2.1 Physiography

The plant site of 12.60 acres is located at Survey No. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1,

Tekulapalli Village, Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana State. The site is

located at the intersection of 170 11’ 53” (N) latitude and 800 36’ 29” (E) longitude. The

site elevation above mean sea level (MSL) is in the range of 112-115 m. The plant site is

surrounded by open agricultural lands in all directions except north, State Highway-42

(Khamma – Sathupally) in North direction. The nearest habitation from the site is

Tekulapalli village located at a distance of 1.2 km in east direction. The main approach

road is State Highway 42 connecting Khammam andSathupally at a distance of 0.1 km

in north direction. The nearest Town Tiruvuru is at a distance of 8.2 km in southeast

direction. The nearest Railway station is Bhadrachalam Road at a distance of 40 km in

northeast direction and nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport



(Gannavaram) located at a distance of 130 km in southeast direction. Nagarjuna sagar

Main Branch Canal is flowing from northwest to southeast direction at a distance of 2.5

km in north direction. Madhira Branch canal is at a distance of 6.2 km in west direction.

Kannegiri RF is at a distance of 7.2 km in north direction. Inter state boundary of

Andhra Pradesh – Telangana is at a distance of 5.9 km in southwest direction. There is

no National Park, Wildlife sanctuary, ecologically sensitive area within the impact area

of 10 km. The slope of the region is from northwest to southwest. The area has mainly

agricultural lands irrigated by canals / tube wells. The site photographs are presented

in Figures 3.1. The base map of the study area is presented in Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.1 Site and Plant Photographs – Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd



Figure 3.2 Base map of the study area


Team Labs and Consultants 3-4

3.2.2 Geology

The study area forms a part of the Indian Peninsular shield, which has remained stable

since the formation of the crust. During the Archean Era, a part of this area was

occupied by two vast geo-synclines which got deposition of sediments in them. Later,

they were subjected to diastrophic movements resulting in folding, faulting and

uplifting and subjected to metamorphism. These gave rise to Khondalite and

dharwarian suit of rocks. These suits of rocks have occupied in the extreme Eastern,

South and central parts of the study area. During the late Archaean Era, igneous

intrusions of alkaline rocks, basic to ultrabasic rocks. The study consists of Pegmaties

and quartz veins. Where argillaceous, calcareous and arenaceious sediments were

deposited which were later subjected to folding, faulting and partly metamorphosed

during subsequent periods.

Archaeans

The Archaean rocks comprises of peninsular gneissic complex, Khondalite suit of rocks,

charnokites, anorthosites, hornblende/biotite chlorite quartz schists, acidic, alkaline,

basic intrusives and veins of quartz and pegmatites. The Charnockites and Pyroxene

granulites occur mostly as bands in the Khondalite suit of rocks and are characterizes

by the presence of minerals such as diopside, hypersthene etc., The Charnockites range

in composition from acidic to basic and ultrabasic. The Dharwars comprises of banded

magnetite quartzite, ferruginous quartzites, quartz – chlorite schists, mica schists,

amphibolites and calc-schists.

Gondwana Super Group

The Gondwana rocks in the area forms a part of Pranhita Godavari basin of fossil

ferrous fluviatile sediments of determine to Jurassic age. The Gondwana Super Group

sediments occurring in the area are divisible into the lower Gondwana Group and the

upper Gondwana Group. The lower Gondwana Group comprises of Talchirs, Barkars

Barren measure and Kamthi formations where as the upper Gondwana Group is

represented by Kota formation. The Talchirs consist of glacioal boulder beds,

sandstones and shales.



Figure 3.3 Geological map of the study area



3.2.3 Hydrogeology

The hydrogeological conditions generally Based on landform formation, ground water

level variations, recharge, specific yield and ground water potential the

hydrogeomorphic units of the subjected area is delineated. Crystalline formations like

khondolites, charnockites, migmatites and gneisses etc. can be grouped as hard rocks,

while the unconsolidated formations like the alluvial sediments can be classified as soft

rocks. The semi consolidated formations like sandstones are grouped under soft rocks,

though limited in occurrence. The occurrence and movement of groundwater in the

different geological formations of the area Ground water occurs under the water table

conditions in the weathered basalts in the joints and fractures. Thickness of weathering

in traps ranges up to 21 m. In this study area Dug wells and dug-cum bore wells range

in the depth between 4 and 15 m. Generally in well bores from the bottom of the dug

wells pierced through the entire thickness of weathered zone in order to increase the

yield of the wells. The water level in the dug wells ranges from 2 to 12 m. The yield of

dug cum bore wells is around 40 m3/h and capable of pumping continuously 6 hours

per day. The development of ground water is poor in the area underlain by traps. The

depth to water level in them is ranged from 0.5 to 0.9m.

The applied area exists dendritic drainage pattern. Declining trend of 0.2 m/year has

been observed in 42% of monitoring wells and 18 % of the observation wells shows

declining trend of less than 0.2 m/ year. During post monsoon season only 22 % of the

wells are showing declining trend of < 0.2 m/ year. Falling trend of about 0.4m/year

prevail in parts of Kallur and Penuballi mandals in Khammam district, Telangana and

Tiruvuru mandal in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh pre and post monsoon seasons.

Archaean crystalline formations occupy more than 50% of the study area. Weathered

and fractured granites and gneisses form aquifer system; the depth of weathering varies

between 10 and and fractures extend from 30 to 60m bgl. Beyond 60 m depths the

possibility of encountering fracture zones is rare but not uncommon. Ground water is

generally tapped from shallow weathered zones through large diameter open wells

located in granitic terrain ranging in depth from 5 to 16m with depths to water levels

range from 4 to 15.75m bgl. The average yield of these dug wells range between 10 and

30 KLD. Hydrogeological Map of the study area is presented in Figure 3.4.



Figure 3.4 Hydrogeological Map of the study area



3.2.4 Soils

Soil may be defined as a thin layer of earth’s crust that serves as a natural medium for

the growth of plants. It is the unconsolidated mineral matter that has been subjected to

and influenced by genetic and environmental factors such as parent materials, climate,

organisms and physico-chemical action of wind, water and sunlight, all acting over a

period of time. Soil differs from the parent materials in the morphological, physical,

chemical and biological properties. Also soil differs among them in some or all the

genetic or environmental factors, therefore, some soils are yellow, some are black, and

some are coarse textured. They serve as a reservoir of nutrients for plants and crop and

also provide mechanical anchorage and favorable tilth.

The Soil characteristics include both physical and chemical parameters. M/s. Team

Labs and Consultants field team carried out soil survey to assess the soil characteristics

of the study area. The land use and land cover map of the study are shown in Figure

3.5. It may be noted that the land use land cover map reflects predominantly

agricultural lands. The impact area also has a significant percentage of agriculture

nature of the impact area, and also its dependence on tank for irrigation.

Representative soil sampling was done at various locations and these locations are

shown in Figure 3.6. Analytical data of soil samples is presented in Table 3.1.



Figure 3.5 Land Use and Land Cover of the study area (Terms of Reference No. 5)



Figure 3.6 Soil Sampling Locations



Table 3.1 Soil Analysis Data Parameter Unit S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4 S-5 S-6 S-7 S-8 pH - 7.37 6.69 6.8 7 7.05 7.3 7.38 7.46 Electrical Conductivity (EC) dS/m 0.19 0.20 0.19 0.17 0.18 0.07 0.12 0.11 Bulk Density g/cc 1.25 1.33 1.25 1.25 1.18 1.11 1.33 1.25 Cation-Exchange Capacity (CEC) Cmol(+)/kg 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.5 2.8 2.2 2.4 2.5 Infiltration rate mm/hour 27 24 24 16 26 12 11 26 Porosity % 53 50 53 53 56 58 50 53 Water Holding Capacity % 11.03 5.61 1.48 2.25 12.75 5.69 4.84 10.62 Moisture % 12.40 5.9 1.50 2.30 14.61 6.04 5.1 11.89 Organic Matter % 1.4 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.3 2.2 1.6 0.4 Carbonates % Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Sand % 57 60 57 44 55 57 53 59 Silt % 29 21 24 30 30 22 26 26 Clay % 14 19 19 26 15 21 21 15 Organic Carbon % 0.81 0.33 0.41 0.41 0.15 1.25 0.92 0.26 Nitrogen (as N) % 0.065 0.069 0.046 0.015 0.048 0.018 0.028 0.005 Carbon / Nitrogen Ration (C/N) - 12.4 4.8 8.9 27.9 3.0 69.3 32.8 50.8 Phosphorus (as P) % 0.419 0.325 0.400 0.325 0.306 0.269 0.306 0.231 Potassium (as K) mg/kg 300 400 335 403 507 335 353 339 Sodium (as Na) mg/kg 200 220 210 134 188 134 220 260 Calcium (as Ca) mg/kg 135 98 109 87 62 39 56 46 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/kg 55 27 19 48 37 62 34 33 Calcium/Magnesium ratio - 2.47 3.57 5.76 1.81 1.65 0.63 1.65 1.41 Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) - 8.21 12.76 14.63 5.87 9.32 5.18 11.44 13.78 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/kg 106 53 83 56 82 55 113 68 Sulphates (as SO4) mg/kg 38 36 104 121 170 12 18 11 Aluminium (as Al) mg/kg <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 <10 Zinc (as Zn) mg/kg 12 15 23 17 21 29 38 13 Texture - Sandy

Loam Sandy Loam

Sandy Loam Loam

Sandy Loam

Sandy clay loam

Sandy clayloam

Sandy Loam

S1-Site, S2-Tekulapalli,S3-Korlagudem, S4-Tummalapalli, S5-Karralapadu,S6-Gopalapuram,S7-Kuppenakuntla and S8-Kalluru.



The test results of soil samples collected in the impact area are interpreted referring to

the book; “Interpreting soil test results”. The reference tables are presented in Table

3.2. The pH of soil samples ranges from Neutral to mildily alkaline. The cation

exchange capacity of the soils is very low in all samples, contributed mainly by

Potassium exchangeable ions. The level of nitrogen of the soils is Very low to low. The

calcium magnesium ratio of the samples reflects calcium is low to Balanced. Bulk

density of soil of impact varies from 1.18-1.33 g/cc among Sandy Loam (5 samples),

1.11-1.33 g/cc among Sandy clay loam soils. The porosity values range from 50-56 %

among Sandy Loam (5 samples), 50-58 % among Sandy clay loam soils. Soil texture is

predominantly Sandy loam.

Table 3.2 Soil Test Results – Reference Tables General interpretation of pH Measured Rating for Cation Exchange Capacity

pH Range Classification CEC (Cmol)+)/kg <4.5 Extremely Acidic Very low <6 * 4.51 -5.0 Very Strong Acidic Low 6-12 5.1-5.5 Strong Acid Moderate 12-25 5.6- 6.0 Moderately Acid High 25-40 6.1-6.5 Slightly acid Very High >40 6.6-7.3 Neutral Source: Metson (1961)

* Soils with CEC less than three are often low in fertility and susceptible to soil acidification.

7.4-7.8 Mildily Alkaline 7.9 -8.4 Moderately Alkaline 8.5-9.0 Strongly Alkaline >9.0 Very Strongly Alkaline

Source: Bruce and Rayment (1982). Ca/mg Ratio Base Saturation as a Criterion of Leaching

Description Range (%BS) Rating <1 Ca Deficient 70-100 Very Weakly Leached 1-4 Ca (Low) 50-70 Weakly Leached 4-6 Balanced 30-50 Moderately Leached 6-10 Mg (Low) 15-30 Strongly Leached >10 Mg deficient 0-15 Very Strongly Leached Source: Eckert (1987) Source: Metson (1961)

Rating of Total Nitrogen Extractable Potassium (K) Rating (% by W) Description K <0.05 Very low low <150 ppm* (< 0.4 meq/100 g soil) 0.05-0.15 Low medium 150–250 ppm (0.4–0.6 meq/100 g soil) 0.15-0.25 Modium high 250–800 ppm (0.6–2.0 meq/100 g soil) 0.25-0.50 High excessive >800 ppm (>2.0 meq/100 g soil) >0.5 Very High Source: Abbott (1989) Source: Bruce and Rayment (1982)



3.3 Water Environment

Industrial development of any region is contingent on the availability of sufficient

water resources, as most of the process industries require water for process or cooling

purposes. The potential for exploitation of ground water resources increases as

development of new projects increases in industrial and agricultural areas. With the

increasing industrialization and urbanization the possibilities of contamination of

surface water and ground water sources are rapidly increasing. The water resources

in the area broadly fall into following categories:

1. Surface Water resources: Streams and ponds, etc. 2. Ground Water resources: Accumulation in deeper strata of ground. 3.3.1 Surface Water Resources

Nagarjunasagar branch canal is flowing from Northwest to southeasr direction at a

distance of 1.5 km in north and southwest direction. There are a few surface water

surface bodies like natural lakes and tanks in the study area. The drainage pattern of

the impact area is dendritic and the flow is mainly into Padamata vagu. The drainage

pattern of the impact area is presented in Figure 3.7.

3.3.1.1 Surface Water Quality

The sampling locations of both ground and surface water are presented in Figure 3.8.

The analytical results of water samples drawn from various locations in the study area

during monitoring are presented in Table 3.3.



Table 3.3 Water Analysis Data –Surface Water (Terms of reference No. Sp. TOR (10))Parameters SW-1 SW-2 SW-3 SW-4 Units Method of Analysis IS

2296:1982 Temperature 33 34 35 33 oC IS:3025 part 09:2002 NS Colour 1 1 1 1 Hazen IS:3025 part 04:2012 5 Turbidity <0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 NTU IS:3025 part 10:2006 5 pH 8.5 8.52 9.26 8.63 - IS:3025 part 11:2006 6.5-8.5 Total Solids 403 312 480 369 mg/l IS:3025 part 15:2003 NS Total Dissolved Solids

393 301 466 357 mg/l IS:3025 part 16:2006 1500

Total Suspended Solids

10 11 14 12 mg/l IS:3025 part 17:2006 NS

Total Hardness (as CaCO3)

175 165 150 145 mg/l IS:3025 part 21:2009 NS

Calcium (as Ca) 40 36 24 36 mg/l IS:3025 part 40:2009 NS Magnesium (as Mg) 18 18 22 13 mg/l IS:3025 part 46:2009 NS Sodium (as Na) 90 54 128 75 mg/l IS:3025 part 45:2003 NS Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR)

3.34 2.08 5.44 3.01 - - Ns

Potassium (as K) 7 6 10 7 mg/l IS:3025 part 45:2003 NS Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3)

250 160 270 150 mg/l IS:3025 part 23:2003 NS

Chloride (as Cl) 71 82 106 50 mg/l IS:3025 part 32:2007 600 Sulphates (as SO4) 19 13 18 87 mg/l IS:3025 part 24:2009 400 Nitrite Nitrogen (as NO3)

3 1.8 4.6 1.6 mg/l IS:3025 part 34:2009 50

Silica (as SiO2) 1.0 0.4 0.9 4.2 mg/l IS:3025 part 35:2003 NS Fluoride (as F) 0.441 0.195 0.306 0.141 mg/l IS:3025 part 60:2008 1.5 Residual, Free Chlorine

<1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 mg/l IS:3025 part 26:2009 NS

Mineral Oil Nil Nil Nil Nil mg/l IS:3025 part 39:2013 NS Aluminium (as Al) <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 mg/l APHA-3500-Al NS Boron (as B) <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 mg/l IS:3025 part 57:2010 NS Cadmium (as Cd) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 mg/l IS:3025 part 41:2003 0.01 Hexavalent Chromium (as Cr6+)

<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 mg/l IS:3025 part 52:2003 0.05

Copper (as Cu) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 mg/l IS:3025 part 42:2009 1.5 Iron (as Fe) 0.67 0.59 0.72 0.77 mg/l IS:3025 part 53:2009 50 Lead (as Pb) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 mg/l IS:3025 part 47:2009 0.1 Manganese (as Mn) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 mg/l APHA-3500-Mn NS Mercury (as Hg) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 mg/l IS:3025 part 48:2003 NS Nickel (as Ni) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 mg/l IS:3025 part 54:2003 NS Selenium (as Se) <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 mg/l IS:3025 part 56:2003 0.05 Zinc (as Zn) 0.27 0.29 0.31 0.34 mg/l IS:3025 part 49:2009 15

SW1- Ramakrishnapuram Cheruvu,SW2- Pedda Cheruvu, SW3- Nagarjunasagar canal and SW4- Narayanapuram Cheruvu



3.3.1.2 Ground Water Resources

Ground water is the accumulation of water below the ground surface, caused by

rainfall and its subsequent percolation through pores and crevices. Percolated water

accumulates till it reaches impervious strata consisting of confined clay or confined

rocks. Occurrence of ground water is controlled by landform, structure and lithology.

Ground water abstraction is by means of dug wells, dug cum driven wells, and bore

wells. Every village has a number of traditional wells large and small. The state

authorities have also provided tube wells fitted with hand pump for the drinking

water requirement of villages in the study area. Presently the drinking water needs

are mostly met from the ground water resources.

3.3.1.3 Quality of Ground Water

The representative samples are collected from various dug wells and bore wells in the

study area. The list of sample loations is presented in Table 3.4. The analytical results

of water samples drawn from various locations in the study area are presented in

Table 3.5. The map showing the locations of sample collection (Figure 3.8) is also

presented.

Table 3.4 Locations of Ground water Sampling S. No Location Name Direction Form site Distance From Site (Km)

GW - 1 Site - - GW – 2 Tekulapalli NE 1.2 GW – 3 Korlagudem SW 2.1 GW – 4 Tummalapalli SE 3.8 GW – 5 Karralapadu NW 2.8 GW – 6 Gopalapuram NE 4.2 GW – 7 Kuppenakuntla SE 3.9 GW – 8 Kalluru NW 5.6



Figure 3.7 Drainage Pattern of the study area



Figure 3.8 Water Sampling Locations (Surface and Ground water)



Table 3.5 Water Analysis Data – Ground Water (Terms of reference No. Sp. TOR (10)) Parameters GW-1 GW-2 GW-3 GW-4 GW-5 GW-6 GW-7 GW-8 Units Method of

Analysis IS 10500:2012

Standard Temperature 32 30 29 28 27 30 31 32 oC IS:3025 part 09:2002 - Colour 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Hazen IS:3025 part 04:2012 5 Turbidity 0.1 0.1 0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1 <0.1 0.1 NTU IS:3025 part 10:2006 1 pH 7.73 7.44 7.56 7.43 7.3 7.64 7.5 7.52 - IS:3025 part 11:2006 6.5-8.5 Total Solids 623 1672 1322 1840 802 894 1040 711 mg/l IS:3025 part 15:2003 NS Total Dissolved Solids 611 1656 1308 1823 786 881 1026 701 mg/l IS:3025 part 16:2006 500 Total Suspended Solids 12 16 14 17 16 13 14 10 mg/l IS:3025 part 17:2006 NS Total Hardness (as CaCO3) 400 790 775 1350 710 560 610 395 mg/l IS:3025 part 21:2009 200 Calcium (as Ca) 82 170 196 210 148 116 112 100 mg/l IS:3025 part 40:2009 75 Magnesium (as Mg) 47 89 69 201 83 66 80 35 mg/l IS:3025 part 46:2009 30 Sodium (as Na) 79 324 196 175 23 125 153 105 mg/l IS:3025 part 45:2003 NS Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) 2.0 5.7 3.4 2.5 0.4 2.6 3.2 2.5

- - NS

Potassium (as K) 6.7 20.0 14.0 26.0 4.2 11.0 9.4 11.0 mg/l IS:3025 part 45:2003 NS Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) 300 515 470 560 420 545 450 305 mg/l IS:3025 part 23:2003 200 Chloride (as Cl) 128 578 454 745 160 149 234 145 mg/l IS:3025 part 32:2007 250 Sulphate (as SO4-) 93 158 82 108 78 56 127 83 mg/l IS:3025 part 24:2009 200 Nitrate Nitrogen (as NO3) 0 28 28 48 42 42 48 48.1 mg/l IS:3025 part 34:2009 45 Silica (as SiO2) 0.8 0.3 0.4 0.2 0 0 0.4 0.3 mg/l IS:3025 part 35:2003 NS Fluoride (as F-) 0.90 0.78 0.86 0.77 0.97 0.87 0.97 0.90 mg/l IS:3025 part 60:2008 1.0 Residual, Free Chlorine <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 mg/l IS:3025 part 26:2009 0.20 Boron (as B) <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 mg/l IS:3025 part 57:2010 0.50 Manganese (as Mn) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 mg/l APHA-3500-Mn 0.10 Zinc (as Zn) 0.25 0.19 0.14 0.16 0.27 0.31 0.27 0.16 mg/l IS:3025 part 49:2009 5.0

GW1-Site, GW2-Tekulapalli, GW3- Korlagudem, GW4- Tummalapalli, GW5- Karralapadu, GW6- Gopalapuram, GW7- Kuppenakuntla, GW8- Kalluru

Note: All values are expressed in mg/l except pH.



3.4 Air Environment

3.4.1 Meteorology

Micro meteorological studies are simultaneously conducted with ambient air quality

monitoring. Meteorology plays a vital role in effecting the dispersion of pollutants,

once discharged into the atmosphere, their transport, dispersion and diffusion into the

environment. The meteorological data is very useful for interpretation of the baseline

information and for model study of air quality impacts also. Since meteorological data

show wide fluctuations with time, meaningful interpretation can only be drawn from

long term and reliable data. Such source of data is the Indian Meteorological

Department (IMD), which maintains a network of meteorological stations at several

important locations. The data recorded for IMD station at Khammam is summarized

and the salient features of the summarized data are as follows in the Table 3.6.





Table 3.6 Meteorological data at IMD Station



3.4.2 Meteorological Station at Plant Site

The micro meteorological data at the industry site is collected simultaneously with

ambient air quality monitoring. The station was installed at height of 10 meters above

the ground level and the same is located in such a way that there are no obstructions

facilitating free flow of wind. Wind speed, wind direction, humidity, temperature and

rainfall are recorded on hourly basis. Salient features of micro meteorological data

collected are as follows:

1. Wind Direction and Speed:

The hourly wind speed and wind direction observations are computed during various

seasons of study period and the same are presented in Table 3.7 and the wind rose

diagrams are presented in Figure 3.9. The following observations can be made from the

collected data;

• Calm period is observed to be 1.0 % during the time of monitoring.

• The predominant wind direction is South-Southeast.

• Other than predominant wind directions wind was blowing in South and southeast.

• Mostly the wind speeds are observed to be in the range of 5-10 kmph and 10-15 kmph.

2. Temperature: (a) Maximum: 42.9 0C (b) Minimum: 21.2 0C (c) Average: 29.8 0C

3. Humidity: The daily relative humidity values are observed to range between 48 -

72%.

4. Rain Fall: (a) Maximum: 2.2 mm (b) Minimum: 0 mm (c) Mean: 0.6 mm



Table 3.7 Frequency Distribution of Wind Speeds and Wind Directions

Wind Direction Wind Speed in kmph Calm 1 - 5 5-10 10-15 >15 Total

N 0.45 0.41 0.14 0.05 1.04 NNE 0.50 0.50 0.09 1.09 NE 0.27 0.09 0.14 0.05 0.54 ENE 0.23 0.23 0.45 E 0.41 0.32 0.14 0.86 ESE 0.54 0.63 0.32 1.49 SE 2.17 10.33 6.70 0.63 19.84 SSE 3.62 9.74 8.47 0.77 22.60 S 4.98 10.33 6.93 0.27 22.51 SSW 5.34 8.74 4.39 0.09 18.57 SW 1.31 2.67 1.13 0.05 5.16 WSW 0.72 0.54 1.27 W 0.59 0.72 0.05 1.36 WNW 0.27 0.23 0.14 0.63 NW 0.59 0.23 0.00 0.05 0.86 NNW 0.18 0.36 0.09 0.09 0.72 CALM 1.00 1.00 Total 1.00 22.19 46.06 28.71 2.04 100.00

(Data Period: March 05, 2017 – June 04, 2017)



WRPLOT View - Lakes Environmental Software

WIND ROSE PLOT:

Station # 1

COMMENTS: COMPANY NAME:

M/s Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd

MODELER:

M/s.Team Labs and Consultsnts, Hyderabad.

PROJECT NO.:

NORTH

SOUTH

WEST EAST

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

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>= 4.2

2.8 - 4.2

1.4 - 2.8

0.3 - 1.4

Calms: 1.00%

TOTAL COUNT:

2208 hrs.

CALM WINDS:

1.00%

DATA PERIOD:

Start Date: 05-03-2017 - 00:00End Date: 04-06-2017 - 23:00

AVG. WIND SPEED:

2.21 m/s

DISPLAY:

Wind SpeedDirection (blowing from)

Figure 3.9 Wind Rose Diagram at Site



3.4.3 Ambient Air Quality

Air pollution means the presence in the outdoor atmosphere of one or more or

combinations thereof in such quantities and of such duration as are or may tend to be

injurious to human, plant or animal life or property. Air pollutants include smoke,

vapors, soot, fumes, gases, mist, odors, particulate matter, radioactive material or

noxious chemicals. With upcoming industrial activity a range of different pollutants

are released into the atmosphere that are dispersed and have a significant impact on

neighborhood air environment. Thus collection of base line data of air environment

occupies a predominant role in the impact assessment. The ambient air quality status

across the study zone forms basis for prediction of the impacts due to the proposed

project.

The data required to assess air quality impacts in and around neighborhood is achieved

by designing such a network, which encompasses micro meteorological conditions,

quantity and quality of emissions, locations, during, resources / monitoring technology

and operational criteria.

3.4.4 Scope of Field Study

The scope of baseline status of the ambient air quality can be assessed through a well-

designed ambient air quality stations network. Ambient air quality monitoring of the

study area consisting of 10 km radius with the plant site as the center point was carried

out during the study period. Ambient air quality was monitored at eight locations

spread over entire study area. Figure 3.10 presents the locations of eight ambient air

quality-monitoring stations. At each sampling station monitoring was carried out for

24 hours in a day for 2 days a week, and for three months. The major air pollutants

monitored on 24 hourly basis are; PM10, PM2.5, Sulfur dioxide and Oxides of Nitrogen.

Sampling and analysis of the above variables is according to the guidelines of Central

Pollution Control Board. National Ambient Air Qualiy Standards is presented in Table

3.8.



Table 3.8 National Ambient Air Quality Standards Pollutant Time

Weighted Average

Concentration in Ambient Air IRR ESA Methods of Measurement

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Annual* 24 Hours**

50 80

20 80

Improved west and Gaeke Ultraviolet fluorescence

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Annual* 24 Hours**

40 80

30 80

Modified Jacob & Hochheiser (Nn-Arsenite) Chemiluminescence

Particulate Matter (Size Less than 10µm) or PM10

Annual* 24 Hours**

60 100

60 100

Gravimetic TOEM Beta Attenuation

Particulate Matter (Size Less than 2.5µm) or PM2.5

Annual* 24 Hours**

40 60

40 60


Ozone (O3) 8 hours** 1 hour**

100 180

100 180

UV Photometric Chemilminescence Chemical Method

Lead (Pb) Annual* 24 hours**

0.50

1.0

0.50

1.0

AAS /ICP method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper ED - XRF using Teflon filter.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 8 hours** 1 hour**

02 04

02 04

Non Dispersive Infra Red Spectroscopy

Ammonia (NH3) Annual* 24 hours**

100 400

100 400

Chemilminescence Indophenol blue method

Benzene (C6H6) Annual* 05 05

Gas Chromotography based continuous analyzer Absorption and Desorption followed by GC analysis

Benzo (o) Pyrene(BaP) – Particulate Phase only,

Annual* 01 01 Solvent extraction followed by HPLC/GC analysis

Arsenic (As), Annual* 06 06 AAS/ICP method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper

Nickel (Ni), Annual* 20 20 AAS/ICP method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper

IRR - Industrial, Residential, Rural and Other Area, ESA- Ecological Sensitive Area (Notified by Central Government)

G.S.No.826 (E) dated 16th November, 2009. Vide letter no. F. No. Q-15017/43/2007-CPW *Annual Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular site taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform interval. **24 hourly/8/1 hourly monitored values as applicable, shall be complied with 98 percent of the time in a year.2% of time they may be exceeded the limits but not on two consecutive days of monitoring.



3.4.5 Description of Sampling Locations

The location of ambient air quality stations is contingent on the meteorological status of

the area. Hence the micro meteorological data was collected before initiating the

ambient air quality monitoring. Table 3.9 presents the ambient air quality locations

and their distances and directions from the plant site.

Table 3.9 Locations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations S.No Location Direction Distance from Plant site (KM)

AAQ-1 Site - - AAQ-2 Tekulapalli NE 1.2 AAQ-3 Korlagudem SW 2.1 AAQ-4 Tummalapalli SE 3.8 AAQ-5 Karralapadu NW 2.8 AAQ-6 Gopalapuram NE 4.2 AAQ-7 Kuppenakuntla SE 3.9 AAQ-8 Kalluru NW 5.6



Figure 3.10 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations



3.4.6 Ambient Air Quality Status

The baseline data for ambient air quality is presented in Table 3.10. It may be noted

that the monitoring values for VOC are below detectable limits. The observed values

are found to be within the prescribed NAAQ standards. Graphical representation of

ambient air quality is presented in Figure 3.11.

Table 3.10 Summary Ambient Air Quality Status Pollutant Maximum Minimum Mean 98 Percentile

1) Location: Project Site PM10 46 31 40.85 46 PM2.5 19 14 17.23 19 SO2 12 9 10.46 12 NOx 11 9 9.85 11 VOC (in PPM) BDL BDL BDL BDL HCl BDL BDL BDL BDL 2) Location: Tekulapalli PM10 46 29 39.38 46 PM2.5 16 13 14.46 16 SO2 11 9 9.85 11 NOx 11 9 9.58 11 VOC (in PPM) BDL BDL BDL BDL HCl BDL BDL BDL BDL 3) Location: Korlagudem PM10 46 29 39.15 46 PM2.5 15 12 13.50 15 SO2 11 9 9.62 11 NOx 11 9 9.65 11 VOC (in PPM) BDL BDL BDL BDL HCl BDL BDL BDL BDL 4) Location: Tummalapalli PM10 42 29 35.65 42 PM2.5 15 13 13.62 15 SO2 10 9 9.50 10 NOx 11 9 9.85 11 VOC (in PPM) BDL BDL BDL BDL HCl BDL BDL BDL BDL 5) Location: Karralapadu PM10 42 30 35.50 42 PM2.5 15 13 13.69 15 SO2 11 9 9.65 11 NOx 10 9 9.50 10 VOC (in PPM) BDL BDL BDL BDL HCl BDL BDL BDL BDL 6) Location: Gopalapuram PM10 42 29 35.08 42 PM2.5 14 11 12.69 14 SO2 10 9 9.50 10



Pollutant Maximum Minimum Mean 98 Percentile NOx 11 9 9.73 11 VOC (in PPM) BDL BDL BDL BDL HCl BDL BDL BDL BDL 7) Location: Kuppenakuntla PM10 41 29 33.96 41 PM2.5 14 12 13.42 14 SO2 11 9 9.73 11 NOx 11 9 9.96 11 VOC (in PPM) BDL BDL BDL BDL HCl BDL BDL BDL BDL 8) Location:Kalluru PM10 42 32 38.19 42 PM2.5 14 12 13.31 14 SO2 11 9 9.69 11 NOx 11 9 9.65 11 VOC (in PPM) BDL BDL BDL BDL HCl BDL BDL BDL BDL • Note: Pollutant concentrations are presented in µg/m³ • BDL: Below detectable limit

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100

AAQ-1 AAQ-2 AAQ-3 AAQ-4 AAQ-5 AAQ-6 AAQ-7 AAQ-8

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AAQ Monitoring Locations

MaximumMinimum

NAAQ Standard

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Figure 3.11 Graphs Showing the Results of Ambient Air Quality



3.4.7 Noise Environment

Noise is an unwanted sound without musical quality. Artificial noise and its impact

on environment, grown apace with advancing human civilization. Noise pollution is

equally hazardous to environment as air, water and other forms of pollution. Various

noise measurement units have been introduced to describe, in a single number, the

response of an average human to a complex sound made up of various frequencies at

different loudness levels. The most common scale is, weighted decibel dB (A), and

measured as the relative intensity level of one sound with respect to another sound

(reference sound).

The impact of noise depends on its characteristics (instantaneous, intermittent or

continuous in nature), time of day (day or night) and location of noise source. Table

3.11 shows the effects of different noise levels on human beings. The environmental

impact of noise can have several effects varying from noise induced hearing loss to

annoying depending on noise levels.

The assessment of noise pollution on neighborhood environment due to the proposed

plant area was carried out keeping in view, all the considerations mentioned above.

The existing status of noise levels is measured at eight locations at various villages

within the study area. Figure 3.12 presents noise level monitoring locations. The

monitored noise levels are shown in Table 3.12. Noise levels are observed to be with in

the prescribed limits of rural and residential areas.



Figure 3.12 Noise Sampling Locations



Table 3.11 Effects on Human Beings at Different Noise Levels Source Noise

Level B(A) Effects

Large Rocket Engine (near by) 180 Threshold of Pains Hydraulic Press ( 1 m ) 130 Jet take off (60 m) 120 Maximum vocal effort possible Automobile Horn (1m) 120 Construction Noise (3m) 110 Jet Take off (600 m) 110 Shout, Punch, Press, Circular Saw 100 Very annoying Heavy Truck (15m), Farm Machinery 90 Prolonged exposure

Endangers Lathes, Sports Car, Noisy Machines hearing loss

Automobile (15m) 80 Annoying Freeway Traffic (15m) 70 Telephone is difficult, intrusive Loud Conversations 60 Living Room in Home 50 Quiet Power Station (15m) 50 Bed Room in Home 40 Soft Whisper (5m) 30 Very quiet Tick of Wall clock (1m) 30 Low radio Reception 20 Whisper 20 Rattling of Leaves by Breeze 10 Barely audible 0 Threshold of hearing

Table 3.12 Equivalent Noise levels in the Study Area S.No. Location Equivalent Noise Levels dB(A)

Leq day Leq night 1. Site 52 46 2. Tekulapalli 47 36 3. Korlagudem 49 38 4. Tummalapalli 46 34 5. Karralapadu 51 36 6. Gopalapuram 50 35 7 Kuppenakuntla 47 34 8 Kalluru 51 36



3.4.8 Traffic Study

Traffic study was conducted during three alternative days including a holiday to arrive

at peal traffic hours. Peak traffic was observed during 8 – 9 AM and 6 – 7 PM consisting

of mainly passangers traffic. Graphical representation of peak traffic is presented in

Figure 3.13.

9%

26%

5%

12%8%

15%

18%

2%

5%

Peak Hour Traffic PCU's (08:00 - 09:00)

Car, Jeep & Vans

2-Wheelers

LCV

Buses

Mini Buses

Trucks

3-Wheelers

Cycles

Others

8%

26%

6%

14%

12%

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13%1%

6%

Peak Hour Traffic PCU's (18:00-19:00)

Car, Jeep & Vans

2-Wheelers

LCV

Buses

Mini Buses

Trucks

3-Wheelers

Cycles

Others

Figure 3.13 Peak Hour Traffic



3.5 Socio Economic Environment

Industrial development reflects in social development, i.e., growth in infrastructure

facilities, growth in employment rates, increased demands for housing, and other

amenities etc., which will have a bearing on the socio economic status.

Socio-economic survey is conducted to ascertain the existing socio-economic status to

compare the same with the developments due to the project. Baseline data of

demographic characteristics- occupational status, literacy, health status and the access

to infrastructure facilities for social development in the project area has been studied

from the secondary data collected from census department By M/s. Team Labs and

Consultants.

Demographic characteristics of the study area falling within 10 km radius of the project

site have been compiled to assess the pre-project socio-economic status. Secondary data

has been collected from various government agencies i.e., chief planning officer,

Khammam and Krishna district and other government departments of forestry,

irrigation etc., and Mandal Development Offices of the relevant government

departments. Census 2011 was complied and presented as follows

3.6 Demography

The study area falls under the following mandals of Khammam District; Penuballi,

Kallur in Telangana state and Krishna district; Tiruvuru in Andhra Pradesh. Study

area comprises of 36 revenue villages and 8 hamlets apart from Tiruvuru Town.

3.6.1 Population Distribution

The population distribution of the study area is presented in Table 3.13. The population

density in the study area is less reflecting the rural nature and lack of irrigation

facilities. The total population of the area is 1717164 consisting of 58121 males and

59043 females. The population density in this area reflects the rural area. The

population of the scheduled castes is 26152 consisting of 12670 males and 13482

females, while the scheduled tribe population is 14256 consisting of 7115 males and

7141 females, which is 22.32 and 12.17% of the total population respectively.



Table 3.13 Population Distribution – Study Area Category km Total

0-3 3-5 5-7 7-10 Total Population 5445 15822 41093 54804 117164 Total Population – Male 2749 8002 20227 27143 58121 Total Population – Female 2696 7820 20866 27661 59043 Population <6 years 546 1496 3908 5116 11066 Male <6 years 298 767 2021 2650 5736 Females < 6years 248 729 1887 2466 5330 Scheduled Caste Population 960 3905 9701 11586 26152 Male – SC 505 2000 4596 5569 12670 Female – SC 455 1905 5105 6017 13482 Scheduled Tribe Population 1187 2108 5514 5447 14256 Male – ST 602 1053 2731 2729 7115 Female – ST 585 1055 2783 2718 7141

Male

Others32.7%

SC10.8%ST

6.07

Female

Others32.8

SC11.51

ST6.09

Figure 3.14 Population distribution of the Study Area

3.6.1.1 Literacy

Census operations consider a literate as a person who is above six years old and who

can write and read as per the census. Table 3.14 presents the literacy levels in the study

area. The population below six years old is 11066 consisting of 5736 males and 5330

females, which is 9.44% of the study area population. The percentage of literacy level in

the study area among males is 72.48 and 59.0 among females. It may be observed that

the literacy level among females is comparatively less than males.



Table 3.14 Literacy Study Area Category km Total

0-3 3-5 5-7 7-10 Total Population 5445 15822 41093 54804 117164 Total Population – Male 2749 8002 20227 27143 58121 Total Population – Female 2696 7820 20866 27661 59043 Population <6 years 546 1496 3908 5116 11066 Male <6 years 298 767 2021 2650 5736 Females < 6years 248 729 1887 2466 5330 Total Literates 2788 8932 24721 33218 69659 Male –Literates 1597 5043 13430 17899 37969 Female – Literates 1191 3889 11291 15319 31690 Total Illiterates 2657 6890 16372 21586 47505 Male –Illiterate 1152 2959 6797 9244 20152 Female – Illiterate 1505 3931 9575 12342 27353

Male

<6years4.9%

Literates32.4%

lliterate12.3%

Female

<6years4.5%

Literates27.1%

lliterate18.8%

Figure 3.15 Literacy of Study Area

3.6.1.2 Employment/Occupation

Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity – Physical/

mental. The work force is classified into three categories: a) main workers, b) marginal

workers and c) non-workers. Main workers are those who work for a substantial part

of the year for a living such as salaried employees, agricultural labor etc. Marginal

workers are those who worked the previous year but have not worked for a substantial

part of this year. Non-workers constitute students, house wives, dependents,

pensioners etc. Table 3.15 presents the population distribution for employment.



It may be observed that a majority of the study area population falls in the non worker

category among 50.59 % of the total population and the marginal workers from about

7.28% of the total population. The male female difference is also significant in all the

regions and in all the categories. There are few females among the workers where as

there are more non workers and marginal workers among females.

Table 3.15 Employment - Study Area Category km Total

0-3 3-5 5-7 7-10 Total Population 5445 15822 41093 54804 117164 Total Population – Male 2749 8002 20227 27143 58121 Total Population – Female 2696 7820 20866 27661 59043 Total Workers 2991 8264 19834 26798 57887 Total Workers – Male 1599 4714 11651 16056 34020 Total Workers – Female 1392 3550 8183 10742 23867 Total Main Workers 2826 6559 16446 23532 49363 Main workers – Male 1557 4095 10206 14895 30753 Main Workers – Female 1269 2464 6240 8637 18610 Total Marginal Workers 165 1705 3388 3266 8524 Marginal Workers – Male 42 619 1445 1161 3267 Marginal Workers – Female 123 1086 1943 2105 5257 Total Non Workers 2454 7558 21259 28006 59277 Non Workers – Male 1150 3288 8576 11087 24101 Non Workers – Female 1304 4270 12683 16919 35176

The main workers are further classified into; Total cultivators: those who engage a

single worker or his family member to cultivate land for payment in money, kind or

share; Agricultural labor : those who work in other’s lands for wages; household

workers: workers involved in manufacturing and processing industries in the house

hold industries; and other services; Livestock, forestry, fishing and allied activities;

Workers involved in mining and quarrying; Workers involved in manufacturing and

processing industries in the house hold industries; non house hold industries;

construction workers; workers in trade and commerce; workers involved in transport,

storage and communication ; and other services: government employees, teachers,

priests, artists etc. Table 3.16 presents the main workers distribution among the study

area population. It may be observed that over 6.07% of the study area population is

involved in cultivation or agriculture labor, followed by other services to the tune of

10.05% which is largely due to the proximity to Kalluru and Tiruvuru. It may also be

observed that the people involved in non household industry are significantly more



reflecting on the industrial nature of the area. Significant differences are observed

among the male and female workers, Female workers are found to be more in

agricultural activity largely due to more percentage of females being agricultural labor.

Figure 3.16 Employment - Study Area

Table 3.16 Main workers Study Area

Category km Total 0-3 3-5 5-7 7-10

Total Population 5445 15822 41093 54804 117164 Total Population – Male 2749 8002 20227 27143 58121 Total Population – Female 2696 7820 20866 27661 59043 Total Main Workers 2826 6559 16446 23532 49363 Main workers – Male 1557 4095 10206 14895 30753 Main Workers – Female 1269 2464 6240 8637 18610 Total Cultivators 289 1047 2408 3366 7110 Cultivators – Male 219 907 1873 2669 5668 Cultivators- Female 70 140 535 697 1442 Total Agriculture Labor 2208 4495 9290 13156 29149 Agriculture Labor – Male 1068 2372 4608 6532 14580 Agriculture Labor – Female 1140 2123 4682 6624 14569 Total Household Workers 11 77 401 312 801 Household Workers – Male 7 47 252 196 502 Household Workers – Female 4 30 149 116 299 Total Others 318 940 4347 6698 12303 Others – Male 263 769 3473 5498 10003 Others – Female 55 171 874 1200 2300



3.6.1.3 Living Standards and Infrastructure

Sustainable development of any area is dependent not only the population but also on

the availability of infrastructure which leads to better living standards. The

infrastructure facilities are essential in providing education, awareness, health,

communication, potable water, transport etc. The standards of living are the sum of the

availability of the infrastructure to the subject community, wide variations in terms of

income, economic conditions and patterns of spending.

The infrastructure facilities available in the impact zone are reflecting the rural nature

of the entire study area.

I. Educational Facilities

The educational facilities available in the rural areas are meager, despite the proximity

to urban area of Kalluru and Tiruvuru. There are 85 primary schools, 8 middle schools

and 14 high schools in the study area. There are three junior colleges in the area. The

higher educational need of the population is met by Kalluru and Tiruvuru, which has a

number of private engineering college, PG colleges, junior olleges and degree colleges.

The distict Head quater of Khammam caters to educational needs of surrounding areas

ad fer as 50 kms away from Kalluru and Tiruvuru.

II. Health facilities

The medical and health facilities available in the impact zone are inadequate; there are

two PHC, twenty PHS and no child welfare centers and 1 RP centre in the entire area.

The health needs of the population in this area are met by quacks and other semi

qualified persons.

III. Availability of Potable Water

The entire population in this area is dependent on ground water for drinking purposes.

There are no protected water supply schemes in all the villages except in 2 villages.

About 12 villages in the study area are dependent on tube wells, while the remaining

villages are dependent on wells and hand pumps.



IV. Transport and Communication

Transport is essentially provided by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation

(TSRTC)/ Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC). Most of the

study area has excellent road network in all the villages except in one village, which has

kacha roads. TSRTC/APSRTC bus facility is available for the all the villages. However

it is observed that a number of private transport vehicles are observed in the area

connecting them to Kalluru and Tiruvuru.

V. Sources of Energy and Availability

The primary source of energy in the study area is electricity, and the entire study area

has electricity for agriculture and domestic purpose. The urban areas have LPG facility

for their cooking purpose. A significant number of people in the urban area are also

dependent on Kerosene for cooking purposes, which is contingent on the vagaries of

public distribution system. A majority of the rural area is mostly dependent on

Kerosene, dried cow dung cakes, wood from roadside trees for their domestic energy

needs.

VI. Post and Telegraph facilities

There are 2 post offices in the area and one post and Telegraph office in the study area.

Phone facilities however are extended to some of the villages.

VII. Housing

Census defines the house hold as a group of persons living together and sharing their

meals from a common kitchen. The number of households in the impact zone is 26784,

while the number of the houses is 26557. The density of the households is

approximately four. The traditional houses made up of mud walls and covered by dry

common grass and leaves of bourses are commonly found in the rural area, which are

not considered pucca houses. The government has been augmenting the housing

standards by constructing housing colonies for various weaker sections of the society.



3.6.2 Land Utilization

Land use patterns can be prepared on the basis of revenue records though it is not an

exact indicator of the actual use of the land at a given time. Land use is presented under

the heads of area under forest cover irrigated land, area under cultivation and

cultivable wasteland in Table 3.17.

Table 3.17 Land Utilization Pattern Category km Total Area,

Ha 0-3 3-5 5-7 7-10 Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops etc. Area

14.00 15.36 167.00 1008.22 1204.58

Fallows Land other than Current Fallows Area

18.00 376.00 426.00 789.00 1609.00

Culturable Waste Land Area 358.00 371.88 324.00 863.77 1917.65 Barren & Un-cultivable Land Area

128.00 483.10 504.00 1080.00 2195.10

Permanent Pastures and Other Grazing Land Area

194.00 525.00 527.00 1197.00 2443.00

Current Fallows Area 106.00 775.15 1380.00 847.69 3108.84 Area under Non-Agricultural Uses

272.00 953.87 1403.00 1845.10 4473.97

Forest Area 0.00 1471.64 409.00 3980.94 5861.58 Area Irrigated by Source 632.00 819.00 1743.20 3094.30 6288.50 Total Unirrigated Land Area 748.00 3848.15 5162.80 8340.67 18099.62 Net Area Sown 1256.00 3516.00 5100.00 9798.28 19670.28 Total 3726.00 13155.15 17146.00 32844.97 66872.12

It may be observed that a majority of the study area is Net Area Sown, followed by

Total Unirrigated Land Area.

3.6.3 Project Economy



located at Sy. No. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1, Tekulapalli Village, Penuballi

Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana.

It will provide employment to 50 people. It will be spending approximately 12.5 lakhs

of rupees every month on salaries providing bread and succor to 50 families

additionally. The proposed project will also generate indirect employment to the locals

during construction phase. The employers will contribute to the provident fund, ESI

and provide facilities as per the relevant labor act.



The proximity of Kalluru and Tiruvuru will provide access to the extensive medical

facilities available apart from the ESI medical facilities to the employees and their

families. An industrial Canteen is established by the company.

It may be concluded that satisfactory amenities are available for the population of the

impact zone, while the amenities are available either within the village or at a

minimum distance of 8 km. The area also has large tracts of waste lands which can be

utilized for industrial development. The plant has been contributing to the industrial

growth of the area, which in turn; generates employment, and improve the

infrastructure facilities of the area by strengthening the same economically.

3.7 Flora and Fauna

In order to assess the baseline status of the flora of the study area, field surveys were

undertaken during the summer season of 2017. Primary data on flora was collected

from extensive field surveys during the study period. As far as the fauna is concerned,

both primary and secondary were used and validated basing on published reports of

the ZSI, Forest department and research papers.

3.7.1 Flora of the Impact area: The proposed project site is open land surrounded by

Paddy crop. The canals and reserved forest present in the study area are also

considered. The possible impacted regions are studied. The sampling points are

selected in all the directions and ecosystems along with the wind direction pattern.

Identification of Species: Species of flora and fauna are identified through local field

guides. Unidentified plants are taken pictures and later confirmed by forest officials.

Secondary data: The key referral material is from Telangana state working plan data of

the forest department. Certain published papers related to region in the recent years are

also considered. Ground validation has done through elderly village people and

personal field visits.

Within the project site the area is totally covered with small herbs and grass varieties.

The proposed project falls in



6D – Deccan Peninsula Deccan Plateau as per the Biogeography Classification of

India.

Hot Semi arid type as per the India's Köppen climate classification.

The vegetation of the study area falls under

5A: Southern tropical dry deciduous forests C3: Southern dry mixed deciduous

forest;

6A: Southern tropical thorn forests DS1: Southern thorn scrub, 2S1: Secondary

dry deciduous forest

by revised classification of Indian forest types (Champion and Seth, 1968). These types

of forests are seen throughout the Eastern Ghats and few parts of Western Ghats of the

country.

Field observation:

The project site with full of weeds and scattered with few shrub species. The entire area

is with terrestrial vegetation is without any forest or agriculture land and it was devoid

of any ecologically sensitive biological resources. No REET species present in the

impact area. No migratory corridors or breeding grounds for faunal species are present.

The common butterflies, dragonflies, lizards, birds and smaller mammals are observed.

The most commonly seen flora in the project site are Achyranthes aspera, Hyptis

suaveolens, Tephrosia purpurea, Ipomoea triloba, Ipomoea obscura, Alternanthera sessilis,

Zizyphus nummularia, Abutilon indicum, Tridax procumbens, Phyllanthus amarus are

dominant here. Lantana camara, Pithacalobium dulsi, Annona squamosa, etc are sporadically

found. Different types of grasses are commonly distributed throughout the region.

Impact area

Impact area is mostly with human habitations. Nagarjuna Sagar 21st main canal,

Madhira Branch canal, Pedda Chreruvu, Kondrupadu Cheruvu are main aquatic

bodies. Azadirachta indica, Ficus hispida, Prosopis juliflora, Pongamia pinnata, Dalbergia

sisoo, Phoenix sylvestris, Butea monosperma, Albizia lebbeck, Vitex negundo, Polyalthia

longifolia, Acacia nilotica, Ailanthus excelsa are dominant here. Eucalyptus is widely spread

over buffer zone. Calotropis is the dominant shrub and Pergularia daemia and Ipomoea nil



are other climbers commonly present here. Most of the region is covered with roads

and residential colonies. Hence vegetative survey mainly conducted at road side for

trees and near agricultural areas. There are no endangered and endemic plants present

in the impact area. There are no medicinal, timber / fuel wood, fodder and other socio-

economic purposes. The faunal composition was also estimated based on the direct and

indirect evidences.

Among the flora, Tamarindus indica, Acacia auriculiformis, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Delonix

regia, Peltophorum pterocarpum, Terminalia catappa, Dalbergia sissoo are predominant near

road side. Mangifera and coconut and other common fruit yielding trees are very

common here. Phoenix aculis, Pithecellobium dulce, Pongamia pinnata, Azadirachta indica,

Prosopis spicegera, P. cinerea, Ficus sp, Acacia sp, Tibullus terrstris, Achyranthes aspera,

Hygrophila auriculata, Leucas aspera, Euphorbia cordifolia, E. tirucelli. Opuntia, are mainly

restricted to waste lands. Prosopis juliflora is widely distributed near the nala present

adjoining to plant. Borassus flabellifer, Ailanthus excelsa, Butea monosperma, Cassia siamea,

Gmelina arborea are rarely distributed in the buffer area. No specific plants or animal species

requires conservation. List of tree species found the the impact area is presented in

Table 3.18.

Table 3.18 List of Tree Species Found in the Impact Area S.No. Botanical Name Common name Family

1 Acacia auriculiformis Australia thumma Mimosaceae 2 Acacia chundra Mimosaceae 3 Acacia leucophloea Thella thumma Mimosaceae 4 Acacia nilotica Nalla tumma Mimosaceae 5 Aegle marmelos Maredu Rutaceae 6 Ailanthus excelsa Peddamanu Simaroubaceae 7 Albizia amara Konda sigara Leguminosae 8 Albizia lebbek Dirisanam Mimosaceae 9 Alstonia scholaris Edakulapala Apocynaceae

10 Anacardium occidentale Jeedi mamidi Anacardiaceae 11 Annona squamosa Sithaphalam Annonaceae 12 Anogeissus latifolia Chirumanu Combretaceae 13 Artocarpus heterophyllus Panasa Moraceae 14 Azadirachta indica Vepa Meliaceae 15 Balanites aegyptiaca Adavi velaga Zygophyllaceae 16 Bauhinia purpurea Kanchana u Leguminosaae 17 Bauhinia racemosa Are Caesalpiniaceae 18 Bauhinia retusa Goddari Leguminosae 19 Bauhinia variagata Mandari Caesalpiniaceae



20 Borassus flabellifer Taati / Taadi Palmae 21 Bridelia retusa Koramanu Euphorbiaceae 22 Butea frondosa Moduga Leguminosae 23 Caesalpinia pulcherrima Rathna gandhi Fabaceae 24 Caryota urens Jeeluga Palmae 25 Cassia fistula Rela Leguminosae 26 Cassia siamea Seema tangedu Leguminosae 27 Casuarina equisetifolia Sarugudu Casuarinaceae 28 Ceiba pentandra Malvaceae 29 Chloroxylon swietenia Billudu Rutaceae 30 Chukrasia tabularis Konda vepa Meliaceae 31 Cleistanthus collinus Kodisa Euphorbiaceae 32 Cocos nucifera Coconut Araceae 33 Dalbergia lanceolaria Nagalla pachari Leguminosae 34 Dalbergia sissoo Sisso or seesum Caesalpiniaceae 35 Decalepis hahiltonii Maredu kommulu Periplocaceae 36 Delonix regia Chittikesaram Leguminosae 37 Dendrocalamus strictus Sanna vedru Graminae 38 Dichrostachys cinerea Velthuru Leguminosae 39 Diospyros melanoxylon Thumki Euphorbiaceae 40 Dolichandrone falcata Kodavali Bignoniaceae 41 Erythrina indica Baditha Leguminosae 42 Eucalyptus globulus Neelagiri Myrtaceae 43 Euphorbia trigona Kattimandu Fuphorbiaceae 44 Feronia elephantum Velaga Rutaceae 45 Ficus benghalensis Marri Moraceae 46 Ficus hispida Bommedu Moraceae 47 Ficus microcape Moraceae 48 Ficus racemosa Medi Moraceae 49 Ficus religiosa Raavi Moraceae 50 Gmelina arborea Gummadi teku Verbenaceae 51 Gyrocarpus americanus Thanuku Hernandiaceae 52 Hardwickia binata Yepi Leguminosae 53 Holarrhena antidysenterica Pala Apocynaceae 54 Holoptelea integrifolia Nemali naara Ulmaceae 55 Lannea coromandelica Gumpena Anacardiaceae 56 Leucaena leucocephala Subabul Mimosaceae 57 Limonia acidissima Velaga Rutaceae 58 Mangifera indica Mamidi Anacardiaceae 59 Melia azedarach Thuraka vepa Meliaceae 60 Mitragyna parvifolia Battaganike Rubiaceae 61 Morinda tinctoria Thogaru Rubiaceae 62 Nerium odoratum Ganneru Apocynaceae 63 Pandanus tectorius Mogali Pandanaceae 64 Peltophorum pterocarpum Kondachinta Leguminosae 65 Phoenix sylvestris Eetha Araceae 66 Phyllanthus emblica Usiri Euphorbiaceae 67 Pithecellobium dulce Seema chinta Mimosaceae 68 Plumeria alba Tella devaganneru Apocynaceae 69 Plumeria rubra Erra devaganneru Apocynaceae



70 Polyalthia longifolia Ashoka Annonaceae 71 Polyalthia pendula Asoka Annonaceae 72 Pongamia pinnata Ganuga Fabaceae 73 Prosopis chilensis Mulla thumma Leguminosae 74 Prosopis juliflora English tumma Mimosaceae 75 Prosopis spicigera Jammi chettu Leguminosaae 76 Randia uliginosa Nalla manga Rubiaceae 77 Samanea saman Nidrabhangi Mimosaceae 78 Sapindus emarginatus Konkudu Sapindaceae 79 Semecarpus anacardium Nalla Jeedi Anacardiaceae 80 Soymida febrifuga Somi Meliaceae 81 Spondias mangifera Adavi-mamidi Anacardiaceae 82 Strychnos nux vomica Musti Loganiaceae 83 Syzygium cumini Neradu Myrtaceae 84 Tamarindus indica Chinta Leguminosae 85 Tecoma stans Patcha turai Bignoniaceae 86 Tectona grandis Teak Verbenaceae 87 Terminalia bellirica Tani Combretaceae 88 Terminelia chebula Karaka Combretaceae 89 Thespecia populnea Ganga Raavi Malvaceae 90 Thevetia neriifolia Pacha ganneru Apocynaceae 91 Trema orientalis Boggu chettu Ulmaceae 92 Vitex negundo Vaavili Verbenaceae 93 Wrightia tinctoria Akupala, Tellapala Apocynaceae 94 Xylocarpus obovatus Senuga Meliaceae 95 Ziziphus jujube Regu Rhamnaceae 96 Ziziphus mauritiana Regu Rhamnaceae 97 Ziziphus oenopolia Pariki Rhamnaceae 98 Aeschynomene aspera Jeluga Leguminosae 99 Agave americana Gitta nara Asparagaceae

100 Aloe vera Kithanara Tiliaceae 101 Caesalpinia bonducella Caesalpinaceae 102 Calotropis gigantea Tella Jilledu Asclepiadaceae 103 Carissa carandas Apocynaceae 104 Cassia auriculata Leguminosae 105 Desmodium pulchellum Deyyapu mokka Laguminosae 106 Dodonaea viscosa Bandedu Sapindaceae 107 Erythroxylon monogynum Dedaraaku Erythroxylaceae 108 Euphorbia cactus Jemudu Euphorbiaceae 109 Grewia obtusa Jaana Tiliaceae 110 Grewia tilliaefolia Pedda Jaana Thada Tiliaceae 111 Grewia hirsuta Jana Tiliaceae 112 Ipomoea carnea Rubber mokka Convolvulaceae 113 Ixora coccinea Ramabanam Rubiaceae 114 Jatropha glandulifera Yerranepalamu Euphorbiaceae 115 Lantana camara Lantana Verbenaceae 116 Opuntia elatior Nagamullu Cactaceae 117 Parkinsonia aculeata Simathumma Leguminosae 118 Pavetta indica Papidi Rubiaceae 119 Phoenix acaulis Chitteetha Palmae



120 Plumbago zeylanica Chitramulam Plumbaginaceae 121 Randia dumetorum Rubiaceae 122 Xanthium strumarium Marula-Mathangi Asteraceae 123 Azolla pinnata Salviniaceae 124 Eichornia crassipes Pontederiaceae 125 Hydrilla verticillata Hydrocharitaceae 126 Ipomoea aquatica Thooti Koora Convolvulaceae 127 Lemna minor Araceae 128 Limnophila Plantaginaceae 129 Nelumbo nucifera Nelumbonaceae 130 Nymphaea pubescens Nymphaeaceae 131 Nymphoides hydrophylla Kukk-Tamara Menyanthaceae 132 Operculina turpethum Erra Tegada Convolvulaceae 133 Pistia Araceae 134 Typha angustata Jammu Typhaceae 135 Abutilon indicum Thuthuru Benda Malvaceae 136 Acalypha indica Euphorbiaceae 137 Achyranthes aspera Uttareni Amaranthaceae 138 Aerva lanata Konda Pindi Amaranthaceae 139 Ageratum conyzoides Vasavi Asteraceae 140 Alternanthera sessilis Ponaganti kura Amaranthaceae 141 Amaranthus spinosus Mulla thotakoora Amaranthaceae 142 Amaranthus viridis Chilakathotakoora Amaranthaceae 143 Andrographis echioides Chalavala puri kada Acanthaceae 144 Andrographis paniculata Nela Vemu Acanthaceae 145 Argemone mexicana Bhrama dandi Papaveraceae 146 Asparagus racemosus Pilliteegalu Asperagaceae 147 Barleria montana Konda picchi chettu Acanthaceae 148 Barleria prionitis Acanthaceae 149 Biophytum nervifolium Junuku Malpighiaceae 150 Blumea mollis Kukkapogaku Asteraceae 151 Boerhavia diffusa Atukamaamidi Nyctaginaceae 152 Boerhavia erecta Nyctaginaceae 153 Cassia occidentalis Adavi Chennangi Leguminosae 154 Cassia tora Tagarisa Caesalpiniaceae 155 Catharanthus roseus Billaganneru Apocynaceae 156 Cleome gynandra African cabbage Cleomaceae 157 Cleome viscosa Yerri Vaminta Cleomaceae 158 Colocasia esculenta Atuka tiga Araceae 159 Cressa cretica Convolvulaceae 160 Crotalaria retusa Leguminosae 161 Crotan bonplantianum Bhu thulasi Euphorbiacea 162 Cynodon dactylon Garika Poaceae 163 Cyperus castaneus Poaceae 164 Datura metel Nalla Ummetta Solanaceae 165 Datura stramonium Tella Ummetta Solanaceae 166 Dioscorea oppositifolia Adda dumpa Dioscoreaceae 167 Eclipta alba Gunta galijru Asteraceae 168 Euphorbia antiquorum Bontha Jemudu Euphorbiaceae 169 Euphorbia hirta Nanubalu Euphorbiaceae



170 Euphorbia nivulia Aaku jemudu Euphorbiaceae 171 Euphorbia pulcherima Euphorbiaceae 172 Euphorbia tirucalli Tirucalli Euphorbiaceae 173 Hyptis suaveolens Maha beera Lamiaceae 174 Leucas aspera Tummi Lamiaceae 175 Leucas cephalotes Thummi Lamiaceae 176 Mimosa pudica Atthi pathi Leguminosae 177 Mollugo nudicaulis Peddaparapatakamu Molluginaceae 178 Ocimum sanctum Tulasi Lamiaceae 179 Oldenlandia umbellata Chiru veru Rubiaceae 180 Oxalis corniculata Indian Sorrel Oxalidaceae 181 Parthenium hysterophorus Congress Grass Asteraceae 182 Pavonia zeylanica Karubenda Malvaceae 183 Phyllanthus amanus Nela Usiri Euphorbiaceae 184 Phyllanthus reticulatus Pulasari / Puliseru Euphorbiaceae 185 Physalis minima Budda bhushada Solanaceae 186 Portulaca quadrifida Goddu pavali Portulacaceae 187 Ruellia tuberosa chetapatakaayala mokka Acanthaceae 188 Sesamum alatum Rekka nuvvulu Pedaliaceae 189 Sesuvium maritimum Aizoaceae 190 Sida acuta Bala Malvaceae 191 Sida cordata Bala Malvaceae 192 Solanum surattense Nela Vakudu Solanaceae 193 Solanum trilobatum Vuchinta Solanaceae 194 Solanum xanthocarpum Vakabu Solanaceae 195 Sphaeranthus indicus Bodasaramu Asteraceae 196 Tephrosia purpurea Vempala Leguminosae 197 Tridax procumbens Asteraceae 198 Triumfetta rhomboidea Marla Benda Taccaceae 199 Urena lobata Pedda benda Malvaceae 200 Vanda tessellata Kodikalla chettu Orchidaceae 201 Vernonia cinerea Sahadevi Asteraceae 202 Waltheria indica Nalla Benda Sterculiaceae 203 Ziziphus nummularia Nela regu Rhamnaceae 204 Brachiaria eruciformis Poaceae 205 Chloris barbata Poaceae 206 Cymbopogon citratus Poaceae 207 Cyperus flavidus Cyperaceae 208 Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae 209 Digitaria ciliaris Poaceae 210 Eragrostis tenella Poaceae 211 Fimbristylis cymosa Pulupu gaddi Cyperaceae 212 Saccharum spontaneum Kaki Cheraku Poaceae 213 Spinifex littoreus Poaceae 214 Zizania latifolia Poaceae 215 Abrus precatorius Guriginja Leguminosae 216 Acacia caesia Kirintha Mimosaceae 217 Aristolochia indica Iswara theega Aristolochiaceae 218 Bauhinia vahlii Adda theega Leguminosaae 219 Cardiospermum halicacabum Sapindaceae



220 Cissus quadrangularis Nalleru Vitaceae 221 Clitoria ternatea Sanku-Pushpamu Leguminosae 222 Coccinia grandis Cucurbitaceae 223 Daemia extensa Asclepidaceae 224 Desmodium triflorum Munta Mandu Leguminosae 225 Dioscorea hispida Dioscoreaceae 226 Dioscorea pentaphylla Adavi gunusuthega Dioscoreaceae 227 Evolvulous alsinoides Vishnukrantha Convolvulaceae 228 Hemidesmus indicus Sugandhipala Asclepiadaceae 229 Ipomoea macrantha Convolvulaceae 230 Ipomoea nil Convolvulaceae 231 Ipomoea obscura Macha aku Convolvulaceae 232 Ipomoea pes-caprae Bala-Banthi-Tiga Convolvulaceae 233 Jasminum arborescens Adavi malli Oleaceae 234 Momordica dioca Agakara Cucurbitaceae 235 Mucuna pruriens Enugu dulagunda Leguminosaae 236 Tinospora cordifolia Tippa tiga Menispermaceae

In the agricultural lands, Rice, (Oryxa sativa), Chillie (Capsium annum), Castor (Ricinus

cummunis), Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), Maize (Sorghum Vulgare), Wheat

(Triticum vulgare), Groundnut (Arachis hupogeal), Bengal gram (Cajanum cajan), Black

gram (Vigna mungo) etc. are in the main crops in this area.

The habit wise and ecosystem wise status of various floral species observed are given

here graphically in Fig 3.17 and Fig 3.18 respectively.

Fig 3.17 Habit Wise no. of Species found in the Impact Area



Fig 3.18 Ecosystem Wise no. of Species found in the Impact Area

3.7.2 Fauna of the Impact area: There is no direct evidence of wild animal species

observed in the impact ara. Squirrels are sighted apart from few reptilian species. From

the secondary source (local people near villages) it is also revealed that presence of

langurs and common snakes exists here. Common bird species such as Paddy egrets,

Green bee eaters, Indian rollers, Parakeets, White headed babblers, Weaver birds,

Mynas, Black drangos, Crows, Sparrows are sighted here.

From the present survey it appears that none of the terrestrial species are under

endangered and threatened species, and not listed in the Schedule I of the Indian

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended in 1991.

Table 3.19 List of Mammalian Species in the Impact Scientific Name Common Name Family I - WPA Funambulus palmarum Three striped palm squirrel* Sciuridae Bendicota bengalensis Indian mole rat Muridae Bendicota indica Bandicoot rat Muridae Mus booduga Little Indian Field mouse Muridae Mus musculus House Mouse Muridae Rattus rattus House rat Muridae Lepus nigricollis Black-naped Hare Leporidae Schedule IV Herpestes javanicus Common Indian Mongoose Herpestidae Schedule II Part II Rhinopoma hardwickii Lesser Mouse-Tailed Bat Chiroptera Taphozous melanopogon Black-Bearded tomb bat Chiroptera Hipposideros speoris Schneider’s Leaf-Nosed Bat Chiroptera



Table 3.20 List of Aves in the Imapct Area Scientific name Common Name Family IWLP Accipiter badius Shikra Accipitridae IV Elanus caeruleus Black Shouldered Kite* Accipitridae IV Milvus migrans Black kite* Accipitridae IV Acrocephalus agricola Paddy field Warblers Acrocephalidae IV Acrocephalus stentoreus Reed Warbler Acrocephalus IV Eremopterix grisea Ashy crowned Sparrow lark Alaudidae IV Nettapus coromandelianus Cotton Teal Anatidae IV Apus affinis House Swift* Apodidae IV Cypsiurus balasiensis Asian Palm Swift Apodidae IV Ardeola grayii Pond Heron* Ardeidae IV Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret* Ardeidae IV Egretta garzetta Little Egret* Ardeidae IV Ceryle rudis Pied Kingfisher* Cerylidae IV Charadrius hiaticula Ringed Plover Charadriidae IV Vanellus indicus Red wattled Lapwing Charadriidae IV Streptopelia orientalis Spoted dove* Columbidae IV Coraciiformesas benghalensis Indian Roller* Coraciiformesidae IV Corovus macrorhynchos Jungle Crow* Corvidae IV Centropus sinensis Crow Pheasant Cuculidae IV Eudynamys scolopacea Asian Koel Cuculidae IV Dicrurus macrocercus Black Drongo* Dicruridae IV Lonchura atricapilla Black Headed Munia* Estrildidae IV Lonchura punctulata Spotted Munia* Estrildidae IV Halcyon smyrnensis White Breasted Kingfisher* Halcyonidae IV Merops orientalis Small Bee eater* Meropidae IV Nyctyornis athertoni Blue tailed Bee eaters Meropidae IV Anthus rufulus Paddy pipet Motacilladae IV Motacilla alba White wagtail Motacillidae IV Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail* Motacillidae IV Motacilla maderaspatensis Pied wagtail Motacillidae IV Copsychus saularis Oriental Magpie Robin Muscicapidae IV Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin* Muscicapidae IV Cinnyris asiaticus Purple Sunbird* Nectariniidae IV leptocoma zeylonica Purple Rumped Sunbird Nectariniidae IV Passer domesticus House Sparrow* Passeridae IV Phalacrocorax niger Little Cormorant* Phalacrocorax IV Francolinus pondicerianus Grey Patridge Phasianidae IV Upupa epops Hoopoe Upupidae IV Phylloscopus maculipennis Ashy Warblers Phylloscopidae IV Psittacula eupatria Alexandrine Parakeet* Psittacidae IV Psittacula krameri Rose ringed Parakeet* Psittacidae IV Pycnonotus cafer Red Vented Bulbul Pycnonotidae IV Amaurornis phoenicurus White Breasted Water Hen Rallidae IV Fulica atra Common Coot* Rallidae IV Gallinula chloropus Common Moorhen Rallidae IV Porphyrio porphyrio Purple Moorhen* Rallidae IV Himantopus himantopus Black winged stilt* Recurvirostridae IV Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpipper* Scolopacidae IV



Sterna hirundo Common Terns* Sternidae IV Acridotheres tristis Common Myna* Sturnidae IV Gracupica contra Asian Pied starling Sturnidae IV Turdoides caudata Common Babbler* Timaliidae IV Turdoides malcolmi Large Grey Babblers Timaliidae IV Turdoides striata Jungle Babbler* Timaliidae IV

Table 3.21 List of Amphibians in the apct Area S. No. Scientific Name Common Name IUCN IWPA

1. Bufo melanosticus Common toad * LC Sch-IV 2. Rana hexadactyla Commn green frog LC Sch-IV 3. Rana leptodactyla Small forg LC Sch-IV 4. Rana tigrina Bullfrog* LC Sch-IV 5. Rhacophorus maculatus Common Tree Frog LC Sch-IV

Primary data collection

Field survey



CHAPTER 4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

4.1 Identification of Impacts

Identification of Impacts is one of the basic analytical steps of EIA for subsequent

prediction and evaluation of impacts. Impact is a change in baseline due to interaction

of a development activity with environment, or interaction of environment with

development activity, or change in baseline due to a man made emergency. The

proposed inclusion of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) manufacturing facility in

permitted/consented NPK Fertilizers (by mixing only) unit. The impacts were assessed

for construction stage, operation stage and emergency cases. Initially the assessment

was done to identify impacts due to the proposed development activity using net work

method which mainly follows cause condition and effect relationship. The interaction

of project activity on the environment was assessed by posing questions related to each

aspect of project activity envisaged as part of Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd.

4.1.1 Impact Networks

The purpose of identifying the impacts is that it aids in making appropriate decision to

mitigate the adverse consequences if any. It may be pointed out that the distinction

between magnitude and importance of impact should be appreciated. Thus the degree

of extensiveness and scale of impacts and the consequences based on value judgments

are generalized while identifying impacts; as it is imperative that the impact will

normally lead to a chain of reactions. The construction of network charts brings out to

certain extent the appropriate levels of risks that may occur due to the interventions

while interacting with hydrological, biological and social systems. Figure 4.1 to 4.6

present the identified impacts for various components of environment viz. air, noise,

water, land and socio economic aspects. In the above-mentioned Figure the lines mean -

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4.2 Prediction of Impacts

The identified impacts are assessed by posing questions related each activity of

proposed project and their interaction with environment. The statutory limits of

ambient air quality, noise, emissions and discharges as mandated by the MoEFCC was

considered to classify the quantifiable impacts as acceptable or not acceptable.

However there are few impacts that cannot be quantified, which need to be

qualitatively assessed. There are a number of methods for qualitatively assessing the

impacts to arrive at the significance of impact. The qualitative assessment of impacts

require characterization with respect to its magnitude, geographic extent, duration,

frequency, reversibility, probability of occurrence, confidence rating and impact rating.

The manual published by MOEF&CC prescribes the following process for determining

the significance of impact; first, an impact is qualified as being either negative or

positive. ̇ Second, the nature of impacts such as direct, indirect, or cumulative is

determined using the impact network ̇ Third, a scale is used to determine the severity of

the effect; for example, an impact is of low, medium, or high significance. Accordingly

it was proposed to quantify the impacts which are a direct result of the activities

contingent on availability of reliable prediction tools. In case the quantification is not

feasible, a subjective assessment of the impact significance being low, medium or high

was proposed.

4.2.1 Air Environment

The sources of air pollution in the proposed activity are utility emissions, process

emission, emissions from pollution control facilities, storages. The direct impact of

utility emissions consisting of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen

results in change in criteria air contaminants in ambient air quality. The process

emissions and other emissions are toxic and may result in change in health of the

receptors both flora, and fauna including humans. The adoption of adequate mitigation

measures shall reduce the impact to low levels. The storage of chlorinated solvents may

also lead to diffuse emissions unless adequate mitigation measures like breather valves,

double lined storage and condensers are adopted. All these emissions impact air quality

negatively, resulting in health impacts indirectly. These impacts have medium

significance in case mitigation measures are in place, and shall have high significance in



case of anthropogenic and natural emergencies as well as in case no mitigation

measures are proposed. The change in ambient air quality due to the utility emissions

of DPFPL, is predicted by using an air quality impact prediction model. The impacts

due to the proposed project shall be felt mainly within the plant area and the immediate

surroundings.

4.2.1.1 Details of Mathematical Modeling

A large number of different mathematical models for dispersion calculations are in

practice in many parts of the world. Most of the models for prediction of downwind

concentrations are based on Gaussian dispersion. The principle behind the Gaussian

dispersion models is Gaussian probability distribution of concentration in both vertical

and horizontal cross wind directions about the plume central line.

Predictions of ground level concentrations of the pollutants were carried out based on

site meteorological data collected during the study period. For calculation of predicted

ground level concentrations, ISCST3 model of Lakes Environmental based on USEPA,

ISCST3 algorithms, was used; as it’s based on more sophisticated algorithm

incorporating deposition, better algorithm for area sources, etc.

Brief History of the ISC Models

The ISC3 models are based on revisions to the algorithms contained in the ISC2 models.

The latter came about as a result of a major effort to restructure and reprogram the ISC

models that began in April 1989, and was completed in March 1992. The

reprogramming effort was largely motivated by the need to improve the quality,

reliability, and maintainability of the code when numerous "bugs" were discovered

after the implementation of the revised downwash algorithms for shorter stacks.

However, the goals of the reprogramming effort also included improving the user

interface by modifying the input file structure and the output products.

Overview of New Features in the ISC3 Models

The ISC3 models include several new features. A revised area source algorithm and

revised dry deposition algorithm have been incorporated in the models. The ISC3

models also include an algorithm for modeling impacts of particulate emissions from

open pit sources, such as surface coal mines. The Short Term model includes a new wet



deposition algorithm, and also incorporates the COMPLEX1 screening model

algorithms for use with complex and intermediate terrain. When both simple and

complex terrain algorithms are included in a Short Term model run, the model will

select the higher impact from the two algorithms on an hour-by-hour, source-by-source,

and receptor by- receptor basis for receptors located on intermediate terrain, i.e., terrain

located between the release height and the plume height.

Some of the model input options have changed and newer input options have been

added as a result of the new features contained in the ISC3 models. The source

deposition parameters have changed somewhat with the new dry deposition algorithm,

and there are new source parameters needed for the wet deposition algorithm in the

Short Term model. There are also new meteorology input requirements for use of the

new deposition algorithms. The option for specifying elevation units has been extended

to source elevations and terrain grid elevations, in addition to receptor elevations.

The utility programs, STOLDNEW, BINTOASC, and METLIST have not been updated.

While they may continue to be used as before, they are not applicable to the new

deposition algorithms in the ISC3 models. The salient features of the ISCST3 model are

presented below in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1 Salient Features of the ISCST3 Model S.No Item Details

1 Model name ISCST3 (Based on USEPA algorithm) 2 Source Types Point, Area, Volume, Open Pits 3 Dispersion Equation Steady State Gaussian Plume Equation 4 Diffusion Parameters Pasquill Gifford Co-efficient 5 Plume Rise Briggs Equation 6 Time Average 1 hr to Annual/Period Has Short Term and Long Term

modeling options 7 Deposition Both Dry and Wet Deposition 8 Application Input Data: (i) Source Data Stack co-ordinates (ii) Receptor Data Grid interval, number of receptors, receptor elevations (iii) Meteorological

Data Hourly meteorological data i.e. wind speed, direction, ambient temperature, stability and mixing heights



Model Formulation

The model uses the following steady state Gaussian plume equation. The basic

equation for calculating the concentration of pollutants for any point in x, y, z co-

ordinates is given below:

C(x,y,z,H) = Q/2π σy σz U exp[-1/2(y/σy)2] x [exp{-1/2(z-h/σz)2} + exp{-1/2 (z+H/σz)2}]

Where C= Concentration of pollutants in mg/cu m Q= Strength of emissions in g/sec. H= Effective Height (m), i.e., physical height + plume raise y, z= diffusion coefficients in y and z directions in m. U= average wind velocity in m/sec. The following assumptions are made in Gaussian dispersion model.

This model assumes no diffusion in the down wind direction and thus applicable to a

plume and not a puff of pollutant. The dispersion parameter values used for horizontal

dispersion coefficient and vertical dispersion coefficients are those given in the “Work

book of atmospheric dispersion estimates”. These dispersion coefficients assume a

sampling time of about 10 min., the height values of interest to be in the lowest several

hundred meters of the atmosphere, a surface corresponding to the open country. The

stacks are tall enough to be free from building turbulence so that no aerodynamic down

wash occurs. The given stability exists from ground level to well above the top of the

plume.

The Gaussian dispersion model has been tested extensively for its validity and found to

be reasonably applicable for different atmospheric conditions. BIS has also adopted this

basic plume dispersion model. Hence the same model is adopted for predictions of

downwind concentrations of pollutants in this report.

Meteorological Data

Data recorded by the weather monitoring station at site on wind speed, direction, solar

isolation, temperature and cloud cover at one hourly interval for three months i.e. One

full season has been used for computations.



Mixing Height

The mixing heights for ambient air quality predictions are adopted from Atlas of

Hourly Mixing Height and Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India by S.D Attri,

Siddartha Singh, B. Mukhopadhya and A.K Bhatnagar, Published by Indian

Metrological Department, New Delhi. 2008. The mixing heights range from 300 to 1450

m during summer season. There is no record of inversion for this area (Reference: Atlas

of Hourly Mixing Height and Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India by S.D

Attri, Siddartha Singh, B. Mukhopadhya and A.K Bhatnagar, Published By Indian

Metrological Department, New Delhi. 2008). There is no record of inversion in this

area as observed from the IMD data.

4.2.1.2 Utility Emissions

The sources of air pollution from proposed project are Hot air oven and DG sets. The

major pollutants generated from the fuel combustion are SO2, NOx and Particulate

Matter. Based on fuel analysis and combustion details the emission rates of above

pollutants are calculated. The emission rates of SO2, NOx and Particulate Matter from

each stack are presented in Table 4.2.


Height (m)

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20 0.1 90 4.5 0.02 0.1 0.07 --



*DG sets will be used during load shut down by TRANSCO.

4.2.1.3 Air Quality Predictions (Terms of Reference No. 7(i))

Predictions of ground level concentrations of the pollutants were carried out based on

site meteorological data collected during the study period. For calculation of ground

level concentrations a grid of 10 km X 10 km with a receptor interval of 400 meters is

considered.



The composition of particulate matter was obtained from USEPA AIRCHIEF AP-42

and the same was considered in determining the source concentration of PM10 and

PM2.5 for prediction purpose. The predicted maximum 24 hourly ground level

concentrations of Suspended Particulate Matter, PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx and

distance of occurrence during different seasons of study period are presented in Table

4.3.

It may be observed that the annual predicted maximum 24 hourly GLC’s of PM, PM10,

PM2.5, SO2, NOx and HF are 1.65, 0.66, 0.78, 2.92, 5.64 and 0.07 μg/m3 respectively and

the maximum values are observed at a distance of 0.4 km from the center of plant site

in northeast direction. However it may be noted that the predicted values of the SO2

and NOx are based on the assumption that the DG sets are used constantly, where as

the DG set usage is only during load shut down from TRANSCO.

The GLC’s are also predicted at air quality monitoring locations and the predicted

GLC’s are presented in Tables 4.4 and the cumulative concentrations at various

villages are tabulated in Table 4.5. It may be observed from the table that the

predicted results show that the incremental rise over existing base line status of

ambient air quality is within the limits prescribed by National Ambient Air Quality

standards (NAAQ), and hence the impact due to the proposed project is low on

ambient air quality. Hence the control measures and height of stack is sufficient to

disperse the pollutants into the atmosphere and keeping the baseline levels within the

prescribed limits. The predicted ground level concentrations are graphically displayed

for SPM, PM10, PM2.5, SO2, and NOx respectively in Figure 4.7 – 4.12.



Table 4.3 Maximum Predicted 24 hourly GLC’s S.No Parameter Predicted GLC, μg/m3 Distance, km Direction

1 SPM 1.65 0.4 NE 2 PM10 0.66 0.4 NE 3 PM2.5 0.78 0.4 NE 4 SO2 2.92 0.4 NE 5 NOX 5.64 0.4 NE 6 HF 0.07 0.4 NE

Table 4.4 Predicted GLC’s at Monitoring Locations

S.No Monitoring Location Direction Distance,

Km Predicted GLC, μg/m3

SPM PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx HF 1 Tekulapalli NE 1.2 0.027 0.011 0.013 0.048 0.092 0.001 2 Korlagudem SW 2.1 0.002 0.001 0.001 0.004 0.007 0.000 3 Tummalapalli SE 3.8 0.004 0.002 0.002 0.007 0.013 0.000 4 Karralapadu NW 2.8 0.047 0.019 0.022 0.084 0.161 0.002 5 Gopalapuram NE 4.2 0.011 0.004 0.005 0.020 0.038 0.000 6 Kuppenakuntla SE 3.9 0.004 0.002 0.002 0.007 0.013 0.000 7 Kalluru NW 5.6 0.023 0.009 0.011 0.040 0.077 0.001

Reserved Forest 1 Kannegiri RF N 7.2 0.031 0.010 0.004 0.039 0.063 0.001



Table 4.5 Cumulative Concentrations at Various Villages and Reserved Forests

Station Distance, km

Baseline Concentration, μg/m3 Predicted GLC, μg/m3 Cumulative Concentration, μg/m3

PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx HF PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx HF PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx HF Tekulapalli 1.2 46 16 11 11 - 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.09 0.00 46.01 16.01 11.05 11.09 0.00Korlagudem 2.1 46 15 11 11 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 46.00 15.00 11.00 11.01 0.00Tummalapalli 3.8 42 15 10 11 - 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 42.00 15.00 10.01 11.01 0.00Karralapadu 2.8 42 15 11 10 - 0.02 0.02 0.08 0.16 0.00 42.02 15.02 11.08 10.16 0.00Gopalapuram 4.2 42 14 10 11 - 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.04 0.00 42.00 14.01 10.02 11.04 0.00Kuppenakuntla 3.9 41 14 11 11 - 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 41.00 14.00 11.01 11.01 0.00Kalluru 5.6 42 14 11 11 - 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.08 0.00 42.01 14.01 11.04 11.08 0.00

Reserved Forest Kannegiri RF 7.2 - - - - - 0.01 0.00 0.04 0.06 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.04 0.06 0.00



Figure 4.7 Isopleths Showing 24 Hourly GLC’s of SPM

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Figure 4.8 Isopleths Showing 24 Hourly GLC’s of PM10

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Figure 4.10 Isopleths Showing 24 Hourly GLC’s of SO2

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4.2.2 Water Environment

The water environment of the proposed project consists of water from bore wells, and

wastewater from domestic usage. The total water required of quantity after inclusion of

Single Super Phosphate (SSP) in consented NPK fertilizers unit is 42.5 KLD. Wastewater

from domestic usage sent to septic tank followed by soak pit. Effluent from scrubbers is

reused in acid dilution.

4.2.3 Noise Environment

The project activities that have an impact on noise environment are operational

equipment, pumps, compressors, DG set resulting in direct impact of increasing ambient

noise levels both within the work room area and outside. Excessive noise will trigger

health risks such as headaches, depression, deafness and retardation of sensory

mechanisms in the impact area population. The incremental noise levels due to these

activities were predicted and the values reflect low impact outside the premises. The

increase in noise levels shall have low impact, restricted to within site area due to its low

magnitude and occasional frequency. The incremental noise levels however shall have

direct negative impact on the noise levels, with low significance due to mitigation

measures and also due to absence of sensitive receptors within 500 m of the sources.

4.2.3.1 Prediction of Impact on Noise Quality

The sound pressure level generated by noise source decreases with increasing distance

from the source due to wave divergence. An additional decrease in sound pressure

levels also occurs with increasing distance from the source due to atmospheric effect or

interaction with the objects in the transmission path. This is due to excess attenuation.

The sound pressure level is also affected by medium of travel and environmental

conditions. The propagation model has been devised to take into account these factors

and predict the noise levels at various distances round a single or a multiple source.

The model uses the following formula as a basis for such predictions.

(Lob) = (Lr) - (Ldiv) - (Latm) Where (Lob) = Observed noise level at a distance R from source (Lr) = Noise level of source measured at reference distance r (Ldiv) = Loss due to divergence at distance R from source = 20 log (R/r) (Latm) = Attenuation due to atmosphere at distance R from the source.



= a x R/100, where a is atmospheric attenuation coefficient in dB (A)/100m.

For hemispherical wave divergence in a homogenous loss free atmosphere (Latm) = 0.

The total impact of all sources at particular place is then estimated by adding as the contribution of noise from each of the following sources as follows; i=n (Lob)i/10 (Leq) = 10 log Σ {10 } i=1

Where n = total number of sources

The calculated noise levels are further super imposed (logarithmically) on the

background noise levels. The model assumes that the noise spectrum is mainly centered

on a spectrum of 1000 Hz and attenuation due to building materials is also at the same

frequency.

The major sources of noise generation are SSP are mainly from granulator, dryers, bucket

elevators, screw conveyors, pumps and DG set which emit noise level of maximum 90 dB

(A) - 110 dB (A) at a reference distance of 1m from the source. The predicted cumulative

noise levels due to the source and the existing level as calculated from the logarithmic

model without noise attenuation ranged between 55 and 75 Db (A) at distances ranging

between 87 to 165 m which falls within the plant boundary. The impact of noise on the

population in the surrounding area will be negligible, as the nearest habitation is at least

500 m away from the site.

4.2.4 Land Environment

The proposed project plan involves construction of additional SSP manufacturing facility

which includes, construction of process equipment, storage facilities and raw material

conveyor system. There is no alteration of terrain, and may lead to additional sealing of

land due to increased foot print. No Solid wastes are generated from the process. The

waste oil from DG set and used batteries from are sold to authorized recyclers. The

impact on land environment is mainly due to accidental spillages of raw materials and

wastes. The project has neutral impact on land environment, terrain and soils as there is

no additional land requirement, and the impacts if any are restricted to within the site

with negligible magnitude and is felt mainly during project work only. The operational



phase impacts shall be low due to effective implementation of mitigative measures in

handling, storing and transferring wastes and chemicals.

4.2.5 Biological Environment

The ecological factors that are considered most significant as far as the impact on flora

and fauna concerned are:

1. Whether there shall be any reduction in species diversity?

2. Whether there shall be any habitat loss or fragmentation?

3. Whether there shall be any additional risk or threat to the rare or endangered or endemic or threatened (REET) species?

4. Whether there shall be any impairment of ecological functions such as

(i) disruption of food chains,

(ii) decline in species population and or

(iii) Alterations in predator-prey relationships?

5. Whether it is possible to attain the global objectives of ‘no net loss’ of biodiversity?

6. Whether it is possible to improve the biological diversity through the proposed activity?

There is no direct threat to any rare or endangered or threatened biological species as

indicated by the baseline data, due to the proposed project, as it entails no additional

land acquisition, and the proposed construction area has sparse vegetation. Kannegiri RF

at a distance of 7.2 km in north direction. The project is not going to cause any

fragmentation of habitat or disruption of food cycles or destruction of breeding grounds

or blockade of migratory routes. The major impacts of the project are mainly during

construction and subsequently on account of atmospheric pollution. The industry is

required to limit its emissions as per the NAAQ of 2009. It has to strictly adhere to the

conditions stipulated by the regulatory bodies. The project authorities are going to take

all steps and measures in order to strictly comply with National Ambient Air Quality

Standards of 2009. The project may not have impacts on terrestrial flora and fauna.

Further, as there are no rare or endangered or threatened (RET) species within the impact

area, the project does not pose any direct threat to the survival of any rare species. Hence,



the proposed project activity is unlikely to pose any additional threat to REET species in

the impact area. It may be concluded that the impacts are indirect, and positive due to

increasing the density of green belt, and of low significance.

4.2.6 Socio-economic Environment

The proposed project envisages employment to 50 people, with an annual salary outlay

of Rs. 15 lakhs which will have a direct positive impact. The site is about 10.5 km from

Penuballi Mandal, which has adequate infrastructure with respect to housing, education,

transport, health and civic amenities, and hence the additional influx of 50 people may

have low impact on infrastructure availability. The impact on health was assessed by air

quality impact predictions and was observed to be within prescribed NAAQ standards.

The proposed CSR activities from the company shall also enhance the public approval for

the project and ensure improvement in infrastructure in the surrounding villages. The

overall impact due to this project shall be positive, both direct and indirect with high

significance.

4.2.7 Prediction of Impact on Vehicular Traffic

As the plant is located adjacent to the national highway there will not be any

unauthorized shop or settlements along the road connecting the plant site. The traffic

density of the connecting road is low mainly consisting of local transport, commercial

and passenger vehicle traffic. Raw materials and finished products are transported by

road using road trucks. The additional traffic generated due to the proposed project shall

be 25-30 truck trips per day. There will be marginal increase in the traffic density.

The traffic study for the both the units of the connecting road revealed that the peak

traffic volume in PCU is 0.09 during 6 to 7 PM and the level of service of the connecting

road remains A, after expansion also. Modified level of service for connecting roads

considering the additional truck trips for both the unit for proposed project is presented

in Table 4.6

Table 4.6 Modified level of services for connecting roads Road Existing

volume, PCU/hr

Existing volume/ Capacity

Additional volume

Modified Volume

Modified volume/

Capacity

Modified Los &

performance Kalluru - Penuballi

58 0.032 105 163 0.091 A (Excellent)


Team Labs And Consultants 5-1

5.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES


(SSP) manufacturing facility in permitted/consented NPK Fertilizers (by mixing only)

unit in an area of 12.6 acres located at Sy. No. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1,

Tekulapalli Village, Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana.

Analysis of alternatives was undertaken to assess sites, process, and technology and

treatment options. The site is not assessed in this case as the proposal is inclusion of

SSP manufacturing facility in permitted/consented NPK Fertilizers (by mixing only)

unit. The objective of this assessment is to identify best available technology not

entailing excessive costs, and to reduce pollution loads by optimizing both raw material

and resource consumption.

5.1 Alternative Sites (Terms of Reference No.4(iii))

The proposal is inclusion of SSP manufacturing facility in permitted/consented NPK

Fertilizers (by mixing only) unit of area 12.6 acres. The manufacturing activity of SSP

will be on East side, whereas consented NPK Fertilizers is on west side of plant area.

5.2 Alternative in Process

The S.S.P is produced by reacting 75 % Sulphuric acid with ground Rock

phosphate powder, the only manufacturing process utilize so far.

5.2.1 Alternatives in Technology

SSP manufacturing is produced by reacting 75 % Sulphuric acid with ground Rock

phosphate powder followed by drying, cutting and curing of SSP, wherein each stage

of process involves different type equipment which are potential sources of process and

diffuse emissions. Hence the alternatives were reviewed for charging the material and

scrubbing of process emissions.

Open conveyor technology shall be completely avoided to reduce diffuse emissions

and loss into atmosphere of raw materials. Closed conveyor transfer technology will be

adopted to minimize the diffuse emission. Alternatives in technology for scrubbing of



Hydrogen fluoride are assessed are four stage vertical column water scrubbing in series

followed by caustic scrubber and two stage vertical column water scrubbing followed

by two stage venture scrubber and caustic scrubber.

The load on final caustic scrubber will be more by treating Hydrogen fluoride using

four stage water scrubbers in series. To reduce the load on caustic scrubber, two stage

ventury scrubbers in series placed in between secondary water scrubber and caustic by

replacing third and fourth water scrubbers.

The advantage of ventury scrubber is intensive mixing of gas and fluid at the neck of

ventury compare to normal water scrubber, thereby reducing the quantity of un-

scrubbed HF which further scrubbed in caustic scrubber to obtain the desired level of

hydrogen fluoride.

5.2.2 Alternatives in treatment/mitigation options

The effluents from the proposed SSP manufacturing are scrubbing effluent. Effluent

from scrubbers will be reused for acid dilution for process. Bag filters will be provided

in grinding and packing section instead of multicone cyclone separators and dust

collected in bag filters will be reused in process.



6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

6.1.1 Introduction

The environmental monitoring programme provides such information on which

management decision may be taken during construction and operation phases. It

provides basis for evaluating the efficiency of mitigation and pollution control

measures and suggest further actions that need to be taken to achieve the desired effect.

The monitoring includes:

(i) Visual observations;

(ii) Monitoring of environmental parameters at specific locations;

(iii) Sampling and regular testing of these parameters.

6.1.2 Objectives

The objectives of the environmental monitoring programme are:

• Evaluation of the efficiency of mitigation and pollution control measures;

• Updating of the actions and impacts on baseline data;

• Adoption of additional mitigation measures if the present measures are

insufficient;

• Generating the data, which may be incorporated in environmental

management plan in future projects.

6.1.3 Methodology

Monitoring methodology covers the following key aspects:

• Components to be monitored;

• Parameters for monitoring of the above components;

• Monitoring frequency;

• Monitoring standards;

• Responsibilities for monitoring;

• Direct responsibility,

• Overall responsibility;

• Monitoring costs.



Environmental monitoring of the parameters involved and the threshold limits

specified are discussed below for the proposed inclusion of Single Super Phosphate

manufacturing unit of M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd.

6.1.4 Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring

Ambient air quality parameters recommended are PM10, PM2.5, Oxides of Nitrogen

(NOX) and Sulphur Dioxide (SO2). These are to be monitored at designated locations

starting from the commencement of construction activity. Data should be generated at

all identified locations in accordance to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

(Table 6.1) location, duration and the pollution parameters to be monitored and the

responsible institutional arrangements are detailed out in the Environmental

Monitoring Plan.

Table 6.1 National Ambient Air Quality Standards S.No Pollutant Time

Weighted Average

Concentration in Ambient Air

Industrial, Residential, Rural and

Other Area

Ecological Sensitive Area (Notified by

Central Government)

Methods of Measurement

1 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Annual* 24 Hours**

50

80

20

80

Improved west and GaekeUltraviolet fluorescence

2 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

Annual* 24 Hours**

40

80

30

80

Modified Jacob & Hochheiser (Nn-Arsenite) Chemiluminescence

3 Particulate Matter (Size Less than 10 µm) or PM10

Annual* 24 Hours**

60

100

60

100


4 Particulate Matter (Size Less than 2.5µm) or PM2.5

Annual* 24 Hours**

40

60

40

60


5 Ozone (O3) 8 hours** 1 hour**

100

180

100

180

UV Photometric Chemilminescence Chemical Method

6 Lead (Pb) Annual* 24 hours**

0.50

1.0

0.50

1.0

AAS /ICP method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper ED-XRF using Teflon filter.

7 Carbon Monoxide (CO)

8 hours** 1 hour**

02

04

02

04

Non Dispersive Infra Red (NDIR) Spectroscopy

8 Ammonia (NH3) Annual* 24 hours**

100 400

100 400

Chemilminescence Indophenol blue method

9 Benzene (C6H6) Annual* 05 05 Gas Chromotography



based continuous analyzer Absorption and Desorption followed by GC analysis

10 Benzo (o) Pyrene(BaP) – Particulate Phase only,

Annual* 01 01 Solvent extraction followed by HPLC/GC analysis

11 Arsenic (As), Annual* 06 06 AAS/ICP method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper

12 Nickel (Ni), Annual* 20 20 AAS/ICP method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper

*Average Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurement in a year taken for a week 24 hourly at uniform interval. **24 hourly/8 hourly values should meet 98 percent of the time in a year

6.1.5 Water Quality Monitoring

The physical and chemical parameters recommended for analysis of water quality

relevant are pH, total solids, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, oil and

grease, COD, chloride, lead, zinc and cadmium. The location, duration and the

pollution parameters to be monitored and the responsible institutional arrangements

are detailed in the Environmental Monitoring Plan. The monitoring of the water quality

is to be carried out at all identified locations in accordance to the Indian Standard

Drinking Water Specification – IS 10500: 1991 (stated in Table 6.2)



Table 6.2 Indian Standard Drinking Water Specifications – IS: 10500:1991 S. No Substance or

Characteristics Requirement

(Desirable Limit)

Undesirable Effect Outside the Desirable

Limit

Perm

issi

ble

Lim

it in

the

Abs

ence

of

Alte

rnat

e S

Methods of Test

(Ref. To IS)

Remarks

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS 1 Colour, Hazen

units, Max. 5 Above 5,

consumer acceptance decreases

25 3025 (Part 4) 1983

Extended to 25 only if toxic substances are not suspected, in absence of alternate sources

2 Odour Unobjectionable - - 3025 (Parts5): 1984

a) Test cold and when heated b) Test at several dilutions

3 Taste Agreeable - - 3025 (Part 7& 8) 1984

Test to be conducted only after safety has been established

4 Turbidity NTU, Max.

5 Above 5, consumer acceptance decreases

10 3025 (Part 10) 1984

-

5 pH Value 6.5 to 8.5 Beyond this range, the water will affect the mucous membrane and/or water supply system

No relaxation

3025 (Part 11) 1984

-

6 Total hardness (as CaCO3) mg/l, Max

300 Encrustation in water supply structure and adverse effects on domestic use

600 3025 (Part 21) 1983

-

7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l, Max

0.3 Beyond this limit taste/appearance are affected, has adverse effect on domestic uses and water supply struc-tures, and promotes iron bacteria

1 32 of 3025 : 1964

-

8 Chlorides (as CI) mg/l, Max

250 Beyond this limit, taste, corrosion and palatibility are affected

1000 3025 (Part 32) 1988

-

9 Residual, free chlorine, mg/l, Min

0.2 - - 3025 (Part 26) 1986

To be applicable only when water is chlorinated. Tested at consumer end. When



S. No Substance or Characteristics

Requirement (Desirable

Limit)


Limit

Perm

issi

ble

Lim

it in

the

Abs

ence

of

Alte

rnat

e S

Methods of Test

(Ref. To IS)

Remarks

protection against viral infection is required, it should be Min 0.5 mg/l

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS 1 Dissolved

solids mg/l, Max

500 Beyond this palatability decreases and may cause gastro intestinal irritation

2000 3025 (Part 16) 1984

-

2 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l, Max

75 Encrustation in water supply structure and adverse effects on domestic use

200 3025 (Part 40) 1991

-

3 Magnesium (as Mg), mg/l, Max

30 Encrustation to water supply structure and adverse effects on domestic use

100 16, 33, 34 of IS 3025: 1964

-

4 Copper (as Cu) mg/l, Max

0.05 Astringent taste, discoloration and corrosion of pipes, fitting and utensils will be caused beyond this

1.5 36 of 3025: 1964

-

5 Manganese (as Mn) mg/l, Max

0.1 Beyond this limit taste/appearance are affected, has adverse effects on domestic uses and water supply structures

0.3 35 of 3025: 1964

-

6 Sulphate (as 200 SO4) mg/l, Max

200 Beyond this causes gastro intestinal irrita-tion when magnesium or sodium are present

400 3025 (Part 24) 1986

May be extended up to 400 provided (as Mg) does not exceed 30

7 Nitrate (as NO2) mg/l, Max

45 Beyond this, may cause methaemoglobinemia

100 3025 (Part 34) 1988

-

8 Fluoride (as F) mg/l, Max

1 Fluoride may be kept as low as possible. High

1.5 23 of 3025: 1964

-





Limit)


Limit

Perm

issi

ble

Lim

it in

the

Abs

ence

of

Alte

rnat

e S

Methods of Test

(Ref. To IS)

Remarks

fluoride may cause fluorosis

9 Phenolic compounds (As C6H5OH) mg/l, Max

0.001 Beyond this, it may cause objectionable taste and odour

0.002 54 of 3025: 1964

-

10 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l, Max

0.001 Beyond this, the water becomes toxic

No relaxation

(see Note) Mercury ion analyzer

To be tested when pollution is suspected

11 Cadmium (as Cd), mg/l, Max


No relaxation

(See note) To be tested when pollution is suspected

12 Selenium (as Se), mg/l, Max


No relaxation

28 of 3025: 1964


13 Arsenic (As As) mg/l, max


No relaxation

3025 (Part 37) 1988


14 Cyanide (As CN), mg/l, Max

0.05 Beyond this limit, the water becomes toxic

No relaxation

3025 (Part 27) 1986


15 Lead (as Pb), mg/l, Max

0.05 Beyond this limit, the water becomes toxic

No relaxation

(see note) To be tested when pollution is suspected

16 Zinc (As Zn). Mg/l, Max

5 Beyond this limit it can cause astringent taste and an opalescence in water

15 39 of 3025: 1964)


17 Anionic detergents (As MBAS) mg/l, Max

0.2 Beyond this limit it can cause a light froth in water

1 Methylene-blue extraction method


18 Chromium (As Cr6+) mg/l, Max

0.05 May be carcinogenic above this limit

No relaxation

38 of 3025: 1964


19 Poly nuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (as PAH) g/1, Max

- May be carcinogenic above this limit

- - -

20 Mineral oil mg/l, Max

0.01 Beyond this limit undesirable taste and odour after chlorination take place

0.03 Gas Chromatographic method

-





Limit)


Limit

Perm

issi

ble

Lim

it in

the

Abs

ence

of

Alte

rnat

e S

Methods of Test

(Ref. To IS)

Remarks

21 Pesticides mg/l, Max

Absent Toxic 0.001 - -

22 Radioactive materials: 58 of 3025:01964

-

23 a) Alpha emitters Bq/l, Max

- - 0.1 - -

24 Beta emitters pci/1, Max

- - 1 - -

25 Aluminium (as Al), mg/l, Max

200 Beyond this limit taste becomes unpleasant

600 13 of 3025:1964

-

26 Aluminium (as Al), mg/l, Max

0.03 Cumulative effect is reported to cause dementia

0.2 31 of 3025: 1964

-

27 Boron, mg/l, Max

1 - 5 29 of 3025: 1964

-

Source: Indian Standard Drinking Water Specification-IS10500:1991

6.1.6 Noise Level Monitoring

The measurements for monitoring noise levels would be carried out at all designated

locations in accordance to the Ambient Noise Standards formulated by Central

Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 1989 (refer Table 6.3) Sound pressure levels would

be monitored on twenty-four hour basis. Noise should be recorded at a “A” weighted

frequency using a “slow time response mode” of the measuring instrument. The

location, duration and the noise pollution parameters to be monitored and the

responsible institutional arrangements are detailed in the Environmental Monitoring

Plan (Table 5.3)

Table 6.3 Noise level standards (CPCB) Type Noise level for Day Noise level for Industrial area 75 70 Commercial area 65 55 Residential area 55 45 Silence zone 50 40 Day time - 6.00 am - 9.00 pm (15 hours)



The monitoring plan along with the environmental parameters and the time frame is

presented in the Table 6.4.

Table 6.4 Environmental Monitoring Plan (Terms of Reference No. 7 (xii))and Sp(4)) S. No

Particulars Monitoring Frequency

Standards Duration of

Sampling

Important monitoring parameters

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 1 Industry

Main Gate, Tekulapalli and Korlagudem villages

Quarterly Air (Preven-tion and Con-trol of Pollu-tion) Rules, CPCB, 1994

24 hrs PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and VOC

2 Work Place Monitoring : Production area

Quarterly 8 hr SPM, HF

Stack Emissions Monitoring 1 Utility Stacks: 1 no. DG

set and HF Scrubber.

Quarterly Air (Preven-tion and Con-trol of Pollu-tion) CPCB, 1994

-- PM, SO2, Nox , recommended methods of CPCB. HF for stack attached to scrubber

Water Quality Monitoring 1 Process water Daily Water Quality

standards by CPCB

Grab pH, TDS, SS, BOD, COD and Oil & Grease Hardness, , chlorides, using APHA or BIS analytical methods.

Noise Quality Monitoring 1 Noise Levels at

Production area and 2 locations outside the plant site Tekulapalli and Korlagudem villages

Quarterly Noise stan-dards by CPCB

24 hrs Equivalent Noise levels in dB(A)

Soil Quality Monitoring 1 Soil - Production area,

Packing area Once a year pH, EC, CEC, Lead,

Moisture, Texture, Bulk Density etc.

6.1.7 Responsibility of Monitoring And Reporting System

The overall responsibility of monitoring the above parameters shall lie with the

management of Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. The maintenance/environment

wing shall be responsible for day to day monitoring raw water quality. The Ambient

air quality, Stack emissions, soil, noise and water quality shall be monitored by either

third party or by the Environment management division of the unit.

Records shall be maintained for the analysis of raw effluents, ambient air quality data,

stack emissions monitoring results, and noise levels. These records are not only

required for the perusal of the Pollution Control Board authorities but also to derive at

the efficiencies of the pollution control equipment as the objective of the project



proponent is not only compliance with statutory regulations, but also a serious

commitment towards clean environment.

The industry shall maintain the records as per the hazardous waste regulations and

EPA regulations and apply for the annual consents for air and water, and renewal of

authorization for the storage of hazardous waste as per Hazardous Waste (Handling &

Management) Rules, 1989. The records of hazardous waste manifest will be

maintained.

Reporting system provides the necessary feedback for project management to ensure

quality of the works and that the management plan in implementation. The rationale

for a reporting system is based on accountability to ensure that the measures proposed

as part of the Environmental Management Plan get implemented in the project.

6.2 Environmental Monitoring Budget

The environmental budget for the various environmental management measures in the

EMP is detailed in Table 6.5. There are several other environmental issues that have

been addressed as part of good engineering practices, the costs for which have been

accounted for in the Engineering Costs. Moreover, since environmental enhancements

have not been finalized at this stage, the table projects the typical costs unit wise.

Table 6.5 Environmental Monitoring Budget Particulars Monitoring

Frequency Unit Cost Rs.

Annual Cost Rs.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Quarterly 4500 54000 Work Place Monitoring Quarterly 2000 8000 Stack Emissions Monitoring Quarterly 2400 9600 DG Set and Stack Emissions Monitoring Quarterly 2700 10800 Process water Daily 500 165000 Noise Level Monitoring Quarterly 1000 12000 Soil Quality Once a year 2000 4000 Total (Rs.) 263400



7.0 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DAMAGE CONTROL 7.0 Introduction

This chapter presents the risk assessment study results for the plant operations, transport

and storage of raw materials, and identifies maximum credible accident scenarios to draw

the emergency management plan addressing various credible scenarios identified.

7.1. Objectives and Scope

The production of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) involves usage of rock phosphate and

sulfuric acid. The risks associated with the chemical industry are commensurate with their

rapid growth and development. Apart from their utility, chemicals have their own

inherent properties and hazards. The whole lifecycle of a chemical should be considered

when assessing its dangers and benefits. In order to ensure the health and safety of

persons at or near the facilities, Govt. has approved some regulations. The regulation

requires Employers to consult with employees in relation to:

- Identification of major hazards and potential major accidents - Risk assessment - Adoption of control measures - Establishment and implementation of a safety management system - Development of the safety report

The involvement of the employees in identification of hazards and control measures

enhances their awareness of these issues and is critical to the achievement of safe

operation in practice. In order to comply with regulatory authorities, M/s Dashrath Prasad

Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. have entrusted Team Labs and Consultants, Hyderabad to review and

prepare Hazard analysis and Risk assessment for their facility along with an approach to

on-site emergency preparedness plan as required under the acts and rules. (Manual on

emergency preparedness for chemical hazards, MOEF, New Delhi). In this endeavor, the

methodology adopted is based on;

• visualizing various probable undesirable events which lead to major accidents



• detailed and systematic assessment of the risk associated with each of those

hazards, including the likelihood and consequences of each potential major accident

event; and

• Identifying the technical and other control measures that are necessary to reduce

that risk to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable.

The strategy to tackle such emergencies, in-depth planning and person(s) or positional

responsibilities of employees for implementation and coordination of timely and effective

response measures are described in onsite detail in Emergency Plan.

7.2 Project Details

The plant site is located at Survey No. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1, Tekulapalli Village,

Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana spread over an area of 12.6 acres. The

site is located at the intersection of 170 11’ 53” (N) latitude and 800 36’ 29” (E) longitude.

The site elevation above mean sea level (MSL) is in the range of 112-115 m. The plant site

is surrounded by open agricultural lands in all directions except north, State Highway-42

(Khamma – Sathupally) in North direction. The nearest habitation from the site is

Tekulapalli village located at a distance of 1.2 km in east direction. The main approach

road is State Highway 42 connecting Khammam andSathupally at a distance of 0.1 km in

north direction. The nearest Town Tiruvuru is at a distance of 8.2 km in southeast

direction. The nearest Railway station is Bhadrachalam Road at a distance of 40 km in

northeast direction and nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram)

located at a distance of 130 km in southeast direction. Nagarjuna sagar Main Branch Canal

is flowing from northwest to southeast direction at a distance of 2.5 km in north direction.

Madhira Branch canal is at a distance of 6.2 km in west direction. Kannegiri RF is at a

distance of 7.2 km in north direction. Interstate boundary of Andhra Pradesh – Telangana

is at a distance of 5.9 km in southwest direction. There is no National Park, Wildlife

sanctuary, ecologically sensitive area within the impact area of 10 km. The manufacturing

capacity is presented in Table 7.1 Chemical inventory is presented in Table 7.2






Table 7.2 List of Raw Materials and Inventory (Terms of Reference No. 3(iv) & (3(v)) S.No Raw Material Maximum

storage (Tons)

Physical Form

Type of Hazard

Mode of Storage

Mode of Transport

1 Rock Phosphate 2800 Solid Non-Hazard Bags By Road 2 Sulphuric Acid 2 x 500 Liquid Corrosive Storage

Tanks By Road

7.3 Process Description

The manufacturing process for all the products is presented in Chapter 2. (Page No. 2-1 to

2-3) of the report

7.4 Plant Facilities

The manufacturing facility shall be provided with

1) Production Area 2) Acid Storage Area 3) Quality Control

4) Effluent Treatment plant 5) Product Storage

Facility layout and design:

The layout of all the various areas required for the facility, as mentioned above is

considered. In laying out the above areas, isolation of the various process areas is

considered in view of both containment and cGMP. A tentative plant layout is shown in

Fig 7.2.



Fig 7.1 Plant Layout of Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd.

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PLANT LAYOUTTITLE:

DRAWN BY: NNC

RAW MATERIAL SHED

Admin office

DWG No:

Toilets

Stores



GATE

RAW MATERIAL SHED


PROJECT:

DATE: 05-04-20171

Existing Unit

SCALE: 1 :1000

Proposed Unit

MAIN ROAD

1

SHEET No:



7.5 Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment

7.5.1 Introduction.

Hazard analysis involves the identification and quantification of the various hazards

(unsafe conditions) that exist in the plant. On the other hand, risk analysis deals with the

identification and quantification of risks, the plant equipment and personnel are exposed

to, due to accidents resulting from the hazards present in the plant.

Risk analysis follows an extensive hazard analysis. It involves the identification and

assessment of risks; the neighboring populations are exposed to as a result of hazards

present. This requires a thorough knowledge of failure probability, credible accident

scenario, vulnerability of population's etc. Much of this information is difficult to get or

generate. Consequently, the risk analysis is often confined to maximum credible accident

studies.

7.5.2 Hazard Identification (Terms of Reference No. 3(ix))

Hazard identification and risk assessment involves a critical sequence of information

gathering and the application of a decision-making process. These assist in discovering

what could possibly cause a major accident (hazard identification), how likely it is that a

major accident would occur and the potential consequences (risk assessment) and what

options there are for preventing and mitigating a major accident (control measures).

These activities should also assist in improving operations and productivity and reduce

the occurrence of incidents and near misses.

The chemical and process industries have been using a variety of hazard identification

techniques for many years, ranging from simple screening checklists to highly structured

Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) analysis. The HAZOP process can also include

assessment of the causes of accidents, their likelihood and the consequences that may

arise, so as to decide if the risk is acceptable, unacceptable or requires further study.

After identifying hazards through a qualitative process, quantification of potential

consequences of identified hazards using simulation modelling is undertaken. Estimation



of probability of an unexpected event and its consequences form the basis of

quantification of risk in terms of damage to property, environment or personnel.

The only major hazard chemical to be stored for proposed SSP manufacturing is Sulphuric

acid with storage capacity of 2 x 500 KL tanks. The physical properties of sulphuric acid is

presented in Table 7.3. Hazards associated with sulphuric acid and its control measures

are presented in Table 7.4.

Table 7.3 Physical Properties of Sulphuric Acid Name of Raw material

LC 50 (mg/l)

Flammable Limit Hazard Nature

Stability Class LEL

(%) UEL (%)

FP (oC)

BP (oC)

IDLH (PPM)

Sulphuric Acid 510 -- -- -- 340 15 Corrosive D

Table 7.4 Safety Measures of Sulphuric Acid Name of Chemical

Maximum Storage

(MT)

Storage Condition

Storage Tank Details Control Measures Provided Height

(m) Dia (m)

MOC

Sulphuric Acid

2 x 500 Atmospheric 8.0 6.0 Mild Steel Rubber

lined

Level Gauge Vent connected to scrubber Dyke wall with Acid proof

lining Close transferring system Double drain valve Provision of Antidote

(Sodium Hypo-Carbonate solution of 4% conc.)

7.6 Maximum Credible Accident and Consequence Analysis (MCACA)

It is necessary to carry out a hazard analysis study to visualize the consequences of an

unexpected release from chemical plant, which consists of a number of process units and

tank farm facilities. The present study provides quantified picture of the potential

hazards and their consequences.



7.6.1 Toxic Dispersion:

Whenever there is an accident release of volatile material into atmosphere, it gets

dispersed into atmospheric air. The concentration of the material in space with respect to

time is determined using appropriate dispersion models. Toxic models are employed to

assess the consequences to human health as a result of exposure to toxic gases.

When IDLH (Immediate Danger to Life and Health) are used in conjunction with air

dispersion modeling, the resulting analysis can help evaluate the potential consequences

of any toxic chemical release from point of view of public health and welfare.

A material may be considered as toxic or poisonous, when a small quantity can cause

injurious effect on an average normal adult human being. There are several ways of

expressing the severity of toxic nature of the chemicals. These are;

TLV – Threshold Limit Value The maximum concentration limit for a normal eight-hour workday and 40 hours per

week to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed day after day with out any

effects on health.

IDLH- Immediate Danger to Life and Health The maximum concentration limit to which a healthy worker can be exposed for 30

minutes and escape without suffering irreversible health effects or escape impairing

symptoms.

LD50 – Median lethal dose

The dose at which 50 percent of test animals die following exposure. Dose is usually

expressed as milligrams for kilogram of body weight of test animal. The most popular

way of expressing lethality of toxic loads is to use probit functions.

P = A + B ln (Cn t) where P is probit value, A , B, n – constants specific to the chemical t -- time of exposure in seconds, c – concentration in mg /m 3 or ppm.



Knowing the concentration level and time of exposure, the percentage lethality may be

estimated. However for most of the chemicals the characteristic constants are not available

and in such cases IDLH values are used.

The storage of sulphuric acid was evaluated with respect to failure of containment

resulting in toxic dispersion and the toxic damage distances considering spill pool

evaporation puddle with puddle diameter as 6m were calculated using ALOHA software.

The results of the same are presented in Table 7.5. Toxic Dispersion damage distances are

shown in Fig 7.2

Table 7.5 Toxic Dispersion Damage Distance

Fig 7.2 Spill Pool Evaporation Puddle – 500 MT Storage Tank

7.6.2 Recommendations:

The following are the recommendations to minimize the hazards and improve the safety

of the proposed plant.

S.No Name of Raw material

Release Rate

(gms/sec)

Distance (m) AEGL-1 (0.2

mg/m3)

AEGL -2 (8.7 mg/m3)

AEGL-3 (160 mg/m3)

1 Sulphuric Acid 24.5 174 17 <10



In view of hazardous nature of operations, it is recommended to adopt best practices

with respect to design, operation and maintenance.

• All electrical fittings involved in and around the pipeline and operation system

should conform to flame/explosion proof regulations.

• Strict hot work control and display of danger signs should be ensured.

• rovision of Antidote (Sodium Hypo-Carbonate solution of 4% conc.)

• It is suggested to provide fire extinguishers in process plant.

• Fire protection equipment should be well maintained so that it is available when

required. They should be located for quick accessibility. Provide carbon dioxide fire

extinguishers and DCP extinguishers for Electrical fires.

• It is suggested to have a periodical review of safety awareness and safety training

requirements of plant employees with respect to hazards present in the plant.

• In general, all pipelines carrying liquids/vapor are periodically checked for their

integrity.

7.7 Transportation (Terms of Reference No. 7(iii)

All the raw materials and finished products are transported by road. The plant is located

near state highway, and there will not be any unauthorized shop or settlements along the

road connecting the plant site. There will be 25-30 truck trips per day to the factory.

Safety signage is placed at various locations in the battery limit.

7.8 Disaster Management Plan (Terms of Reference No. 7(xiii)

7.8.1 Introduction

A disaster is a catastrophic situation in which suddenly, people are plunged into

helplessness and suffering and, as a result, need protection, clothing, shelter, medical and

social care and other necessities of life.

Disasters can be divided into two main groups. In the first, are disasters resulting from

natural phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, storm surges, cyclones, tropical

storms, floods, avalanches, landslides, and forest fires. The second group includes



disastrous events occasioned by man, or by man's impact upon the environment.

Examples are armed conflict, industrial accidents, radiation accidents, factory fires,

explosions and escape of toxic gases or chemical substances, river pollution, mining or

other structural collapses, air, sea, rail and road transport accidents and can reach

catastrophic dimensions in terms of human loss.

There can be no set criteria for assessing the gravity of a disaster in the abstract since this

depends to a large extent on the physical, economic and social environment in which it

occurs. However, all disasters bring in their wake similar consequences that call for

immediate action, whether at the local, national or international level, for the rescue and

relief of the victims. This includes the search for the dead and injured, medical and social

care, removal of the debris, the provision of temporary shelter for the homeless, food,

clothing and medical supplies, and the rapid re- establishment of essential services.

An emergency may be said to begin when operator at the plant or in charge of storage of

hazardous chemicals cannot cope up with a potentially hazardous incident, which may

turn into an emergency. The emergencies could be a major fire or explosion or release of

toxic gas or a combination of them.

The proposed plant store only sulphuric acid in a 2 x 500 MT storage tank of MS rubber

lined, which are corrosive in nature, and the storage will be as per the Controller of

Explosives and OISD norms. The hierarchy of the employees is yet to be determined

and the project is still in the initial stages of designing. Hence a tentative disaster

management plan is prepared to be suitably modified before commissioning of the plant.

7.8.2 Objectives of Emergency Management Plan (ON-SITE) (Terms of Reference No. 7(xiii) A quick and effective response during emergency can have tremendous significance on

whether the situation is controlled with little loss or it turns into a major emergency

Therefore, the objectives of this Onsite Emergency Plan (ONSEP);



During Emergency: Is to provide basic guidance to the personnel for effectively

combating such situations to minimize loss of life, damage to property and loss of

property.

• To localize the emergency and if possible eliminate it;

• To minimize the consequences of an emergency;

• To prevent spreading of the damage in other areas;

• To give necessary warning to plant personnel and neighborhood;

• To maximize resource utilization and combined efforts towards the emergency

operations;

• To mobilize internal resources and utilize them in the most effective way;

• To arrange rescue of persons, transport and treatment of causalities; • To seek necessary help from industries in neighborhood or local authorities;

• To provide information to government agencies and to provide information to

public.

During Normal Time:

• To keep the required emergency equipment in stock at right places and ensure their working condition;

• To keep the concerned personnel fully trained in the use of emergency equipment;

• Preserving records, evidence of situation for subsequent emergency etc.

7.8.3 Scope of ONSEP

This ONSEP is prepared for industrial emergencies like fires, explosions, toxic releases,

asphyxia and does not cover natural calamities and societal disturbances related

emergencies (like strikes, bomb threats, civil Commissions etc). Also, the scope of this

ONSEP is limited to onsite emergencies and does not include measures for off site

Emergency Management. Necessary information with regards to Off Site Emergency

Management will be furnished to district authorities.



7.8.4 Methodology of Developing ONSEP

The consideration in preparing this Emergency Plan includes the following steps:

• Identification and assessment of hazards and risks; • Identifying, appointment of personnel & Assignment of Responsibilities; • Identification and equipping Emergency Control Center; • Identification of Assembly, Rescue points, Medical Facilities; • Formulation of plan and of emergency sources; • Training, Rehearsal & Evaluation; • Action on Site.

Earlier, a detailed Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment were carried out for the plant

facilities and the hazards are quantified. The likely locations of hazards and consequences

are evaluated, duly following the standard procedure.

7.8.5 Elements of Onsite Emergency Plan

Important elements considered in this plan are:

• Identification of emergencies • Emergency organization • Emergency facilities • Emergency procedures • Communications during emergency • Rescue, Transport and Rehabilitation • Roles and responsibilities of key personnel and essential employees • Mutual aid.

7.8.5.1 Emergencies Identified

Spillage of sulfuric acid during unloading and transferring from from tankers,

transfering to day tanks due to corroded pipelines, are the possible emergencies in the

pipelines, fire near storage, DG set, and Transformers are the other possible

emergencies.

The other emergencies are risks due to cyclonic conditions, earth quake, lightning, floods

(natural calamities), sabotage, bombing (social and other reasons) etc. which are not

under the management control.



Priority of protection in the event of an emergency is; Life and safety of personnel,

preservation of property, restoration of normalcy.

7.8.5.2 Emergency Organization

The project employs a total of 50 people in 3 shifts. The general shift will be for the

administrative employees, while the three shifts of 8 hours each are for technical

employees. Key personnel and essential employees are identified and are assigned

emergency responsibilities.

Security personnel, all operators, fitters, electricians etc. in the shifts are designated

essential employees. During emergencies, their services are drafted for essential

operations.

7.8.5.3 Emergency Facilities

a) Emergency Control Center (ECC)

It is a location where all key personnel like Chief Coordinator, Emergency controller,

maintenance coordinator can assemble and monitor aspects related to emergency and

take decisions related to emergency. The office room is designated as ECC. In case if this

area is affected, zone security room is designated as alternative ECC.

The following information and facilities would be maintained at the ECC in Plant Control

room:

Latest copy of Onsite Emergency Plan and Offsite Emergency Plan (as provided by

District Emergency Authority)

• Intercom Telephone; • P& T Telephone; • Telephone directories (internal and P&T); • Factory Layout, site plan; • Emergency shutdown procedures for generators and fuel supply system; • Nominal roll of employees; • List and addresses of key personnel;



• List and addresses of emergency coordinators; • List and addresses of first aid providers; • List and addresses of employees trained in fire fighting; • List and addresses of qualified trained persons; • Material safety data sheets of raw materials; • Duties of key personnel; • Important addresses and telephone numbers including those of fuel supplying

company, government agencies, neighboring industries and other sources of help, outs side experts;

The following emergency equipment is made available at alternate ECC (Security point):

• Fire proximity suit/Gloves/Helmets; • Hand tools suitable for pipe lines (non sparking type); • Gaskets; • Teflon tape; • Flame proof torches/batteries; • 1/2 crow bar; • Spade; • Manila rope; • Spark arrestor; • Spare fan belt for truck; • First aid box; • Public address megaphone, hand bell, Emergency torch.

b) Assembly points

Office room is identified as Assembly point and is in a low intensity fire affected zone.

Additionally the following places in plan are designated as safe assembly points: Time

office, and green belt area near the main road. The locations of assembly points would be

reviewed later.

c) Fire fighting Facilities The fire fighting facilities which shall be provided

d) Location of First aid Boxes

The first aid boxes will be located at the following places: preparation areas,

administrative office, time office, and will be under the charge of security coordinator.



e) Emergency siren

Emergency siren will be provided with 0.5 km range of audibility and the location will be

time office. The siren will operate on regular supply and also on emergency electrical

supply. Shift electrical engineer of plant on receipt of information from shift incharge, is

authorized to operate the siren.

f) Emergency escapes

Emergency escapes in the plant area and floor wise emergency escapes will be

conspicuously marked.

g) Wind sock

Wind socks to observe the wind directions will be installed on the top of production

block.

7.8.5.4 Emergency Procedures

a) Procedure for Raising Emergency alarm

Whenever and whoever notices an emergency or a situation with a potential emergency

should forthwith raise alarm by calling on the available communication network or

shouting or approaching the shift incharge, furnishing details. Anybody noticing fire

should inform the plant control room immediately. The shift in-charge at informs the site

head.

b) Control Room staff

If an emergency is reported then plant control room staff must, request for the location,

nature and severity of emergency and obtain the caller's name, telephone number, and

inform the shift incharge or site head who ever are available in the shift.

c) Emergency communication

The following communications will be used during emergencies; P&T Telephones,

intercom, hand bell and siren. If any of the equipment is not working, runners would be

engaged to send the communication.



d) Warning/Alarm Communication of emergency

Emergency siren would be operated to alert all other employees on the orders of manager

(electrical). The emergency is communicated by the Emergency siren mode of wailing for

3 minutes. When the emergency has been brought under control, the Emergency

controller will direct plant control staff giving an 'all clear signal', by way of normal siren

(continuously for 3 minutes).

7.8.5.5 Rescue and Rehabilitation

Emergency vehicle will be made available round the clock under the charge of manager

(electrical) who is emergency coordinator. Security personnel are trained in rescue

operations. Persons rescued would be taken to First aid centre for further medical

attention or Safe Assembly Points as per the condition of the rescued person.

a) Transport Vehicles and Material Trucks

The transport vehicles and vehicles with materials would immediately withdraw to

outside the factory. Security guard of the shift is responsible for this. Transport vehicles

would wait at the security at the main entrance to provide emergency transport. This is

ensured by security coordinator.

b) Mock drill

Occasional mock drill is essential to evaluate that the ONSEP is meeting the objectives.

Adequate training is given to all staff members before conducting the mock drill. Mock

drills will be initiated with table top exercise, followed by pre-informed mock drills, and

few uninformed mock drills in the first phase. Functional exercises (communication,

Emergency shutdown, fire fighting at different locations, rescue etc.) are carried out in

the second phase.

Mock drills will familiarize the employees with the concept and procedures and help in

evaluating their performance. These scheduled and unscheduled mock drills are

conducted during shift change, public holidays, in night shift once in 6 months.



Response time, strict adherence to discharge of responsibilities, difficulties and

inconsistencies experienced are recorded and evaluated. Fire officer will assists

Emergency coordinator in designing and extending such mock drills and in evaluating

the response.

c) Review

The Emergency plan is reviewed periodically to evaluate the effectiveness, and during

change in organizational structure, isolation of equipment for longer duration, and

during increase in inventory of fuel and other chemicals. Manger Electrical and

Emergency coordinator initiates and authorizes such review as and when required, and

the changes if any will be duly informed to all the employees concerned.

7.8.5.6 Emergency Responsibilities

I. Chief Coordinator

The chief coordinator shall be General manger and Alternate is Manager Electrical.

• He is overall incharge of emergency operations. • He reaches emergency control center as soon as he receives emergency

information. • He coordinates with emergency controller, maintenance coordinator. • He provides necessary resources required at the emergency site. • He will inform the inspector of factories, and other statutory authorities. • Prepares accident report/investigation. • Arranges for keeping records of chronological events and orders an

investigation report and preserves evidence. • Gives a public statement if necessary.

II. Emergency controller - Shift in charge

On receiving the message about emergency;

• He will assume charge as chief coordinator till general manger arrives at scene and takes charge as a chief coordinator.

• Takes actions to minimize the consequences and directs emergency management and fire control/other causes with available personnel to put off or to reduce the consequences.



• On the arrival of chief coordinator, he will hand over the charge of Chief coordinator and assists him.

• He will identify the need of evacuating any personnel in the vicinity of the affected zone.

• Exercises operational control of the installation and outside the affected area and directs emergency operations.

• Declares emergency and orders plant control room for operation of emergency siren.

• Continuously reviews and assesses possible development to determine most probable courses of events.

• Initiates suspension of all work permits during the period of major emergency for safe guarding the plant and other personnel.

III. Incident Controller

The Supervisor assumes the role of incident controller in the following instances of

emergencies.

• Protects himself and proceeds to site quickly. • Assess the magnitude of the incident. • Initiates the emergency procedure to secure the safety of the workers and

minimise damage to installation and property. • He will undertake all possible steps for safe isolation of plant systems, first

aid and fire fighting. • He keeps in touch with plant control room till emergency controller arrives

at the scene of emergency, • Organizes essential employees present in the shift. • Ensures that adequate personal protective equipment is available foe

essential employees. • Arranges for search of causalities. • Arranges evacuation of non-essential workers to assemble at designated

assembly points.

• During the fire fighting operations seeks help from electrical/mechanical maintenance personnel for isolation of machine/section involved in fire as the need arises.

• Once the situation is under control, guides different persons for salvage and cleanup operations.



• Assists in assessing the loss, preparation of accident report with the assistance of security officer and senior officials of respective departments present during the accident, investigates the fire with a view to find out causative factors ad action needed to prevent recurrence.

IV. Communicator – production supervisor

• The Control Room Shift Electrical Engineer assumes the role of Communicator and passes the information related to emergency to Incident Controller and Chief Coordinator.

• Other vulnerable installation in the plant is alerted about the emergency. • On the Instructions from chief coordinator, neighboring installations are

alerted about the emergency. • On the instructions from Chief Coordinator, mutual assistance is called

from neighboring industries. • On the instructions from Chief Coordinator, seeks help form fire brigade. • Provides emergency Telephone rosters are provided in Plant control room

and Fire Station. V. Security Coordinator.

The production supervisor will assume the responsibilities of security coordinator, and

his responsibilities are;

• On receipt of fire call from plant control he prepares for fire fighting and collects necessary equipment.

• Organizes rescue of persons trapped in work areas. • Assists administration coordinator in organizing Mock drills, evaluation

and debriefing. • During normal situations keeps the fire fighting capabilities in fully ready

condition by maintaining equipment. • Organizes fire drills on periodic basis and evaluates the same. • Arranges to clear off unconnected persons and trucks from the vicinity and

off the main gate. • Instructs security guards posted on duty in the nearby industries to cordon

off the affected section and to control the crowd at the scene of fire. • Arranges to control law and order till local authorities for Law and order till

police arrive at site. • Post security guard at the scene of fire to check for possible re-ignition, after

the emergency is over.



• Assists Resource coordinator in organizing Mock Drills, evaluation and debriefing.

VI. Person Noticing Fire

Any employee on noticing fire will take the following steps;

• Takes protection • Raises alarm – shouts fire! Fire!! Fire!!! Or other emergency. • Informs Shift In charge, or at the control room over telephone giving clear

message about the exact location of fire and names of equipment/machinery involved in fire.

• If Telephone is not working, quickly goes to either Plant Control Room and informs.

VII. Trained Fire Fighting Person

The employees trained in fire fighting will take the following steps in the event of fire

apart from following the instructions of security coordinator apart from;

• Protects self • Raises alarm • Attempts to put out the fire using fire extinguishers. • If necessary, operates fixed firefighting equipment. • Stands by in safety for further instructions.

7.8.6 Remedial Action

The cause of emergency is identified and action is taken from operation point of view

such as isolating or shutdown etc.

I. Failure of pipelines: feeding into the pipeline is stopped. Isolate the leaking

pipeline by closing the relevant valves. Transfer the material present to other

pipelines. Shutdown the pump. Close the suction and discharge valves of the

pump

II. Personal Protection: The people, who are assigned to the rescue operations,

must wear suitable personnel protective equipment such as self-contained

breathing apparatus and fire suit. They should remain in the incident area as



long as he can safely stay there. In spite of the wearing safety protective

equipment if he is unable to stay in the contaminated area, he should leave

immediately.

7.8.7 BASIC ACTION IN EMERGENCIES

Immediate action is the most important factor in emergency control because the first few

seconds count, as fires develop and spread very quickly unless prompt and efficient

action is taken.

• Take immediate steps to stop leakage/fire and raise alarm simultaneously. • Stop all operations and ensure closure and isolation valves. • Saving of human life shall get priority in comparison to stocks/assets. • Plant personnel with specific duties should assemble at the nominated place. • All vehicles except those required for emergency use should be moved away from

the operating area, in an orderly manner by the predetermined route. • Electrical system except for control supplies, utilities, lighting and fire fighting

system should be isolated. • Block all roads in the adjacent area and enlist police support for the purpose if

warranted.

7.8.8 FIRE FIGHTING OPERATIONS

Enlist support of local fire brigade and neighboring industries.

• Fire fighting personnel working close to fire must wear protective clothing and

equipment including safety harness and manned lifeline. They must be protected

continuously by water sprays. Water protection for fire fighters should never be

shut off even though the flames appear to have been extinguished until all

personnel are safely out of the danger area.

• Fire fighters should advance towards a fire in down wind direction.

• In case of any emergency situation, it is of paramount importance to avoid

endangering human life in the event of fire, involving or seriously exposing plant

equipment.



8.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 Introduction




Village, Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana. The proposed project

involves a capital expenditure of Rs. 5.5 crores contributing to the local economy due to

consumption of building construction materials from the surrounding areas and usage

of construction labour from surrounding villages.

8.2 Employment Potential

The proposed project will provide employment to 50 people. It will be spending

approximately Rs. 12.5 Lakhs of rupees every month on salaries providing bread and

succour to 50 families additionally. The proposed project will also generate indirect

employment to the locals during construction phase in the order of 15 people for a

period of 6-8 months. The employers will contribute to the provident fund, ESI and

provide facilities as per the relevant labour act.

8.3 Corporate Social Responsibility

The management proposes to spend 2.5% of the capital cost of expansion and 2% of

profits during operation towards social development activities in the surrounding

villages. The objective is to obtain a social licence from the stake holders who are

likely to be affected due to the proposed manufacturing activity.

Tax Income

The proposed capital expenditure of Rs. 5.5 crores includes GST on various equipment

and services to the tune of Rs. 65 lakhs. The provision of employment also directly

contributes to additional income tax and also indirectly contributes to additional GST

due to various transactions. The operation of the proposed project also results in

additional GST and also additional income tax on profits and also from employee

salaries.



9.0 ENVIRONMENT COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) of Telangana advised the proponent to

prepare EIA based on Standard Terms of Reference issued by Ministry of Environment,

Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for “Chemical Fertilizers” in the SEAC meeting

held on 07.04.2017. The terms of reference for the environmental impact assessment

studies was obtained from TS SEIAA vide letter no. Lr. No. SEIAA/TS/OL/YDR-

01/2017-707 dated 18.05.2017. The standard TOR does not mention Environment Cost

Benefit Analysis and hence the same was not conducted.


2. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN






Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. Environment Management Plan


CHAPTER 10.0ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.0 Introduction

Environmental management plan is effectively implemented to eliminate, control or

mitigate the pollution levels. The hierarchy of management measures begins with

prevention followed by minimization, reuse, recycling, recovery, while safe disposal is

considered as the last option.

The management plan is drawn in consultation with the project proponents with reference

to potential impacts monitored, identified and predicted in the previous chapters. The

measures to be taken for mitigation and control of the impacts are presented. The measures

proposed to address the impacts identified in environmental impact aassessment report of

the same are presented in appendix of the environmental impact assessment report. Review

of the process is the essential component of environmental management. M/s. Dashrath

Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd., had been conducting experiments to optimize the consumption

of raw materials and to increase the yield of the product.

10.1 Environment Management Plan 10.1.1 Construction Phase (Terms of Reference No. 10) As the unit is located near the state highway, potential of pollution during construction

phase due to transport of construction materials will be less when compared to the

operational stage as construction takes place for about 6-8 months. However industry will

ensure that pollution potential in the construction phase is at a minimum. Wherever

applicable, detailed procedures will be developed for control of pollution during project

construction phase. Separate rooms will be provided for laborers and casual workers. The

following measures will be adopted to minimize pollution load during construction phase.

Site Preparation

During site preparation considerable amount of soil movement is involved due to

excavation and leveling operations. During construction it is necessary to control uplift of

dust during excavation, leveling and transportation by water sprinkling along the



temporary roads and exposed soil areas. The clearing of plants, shrubs and trees will be

limited to the footprint, so as to reduce disturbance of biodiversity.

Sanitation

Considering the standards of hygiene, workers involved in construction will be provided

temporary toilets, and drinking water. The toilets will be attached to septic tank so as to

minimize the percolation and to control the subsequent impact on the environment. These

facilities will be adequately designed and maintained to ensure minimum environmental

impact.

Noise

The site is located in a place where habitation is minimum and at distance of 1.2 Km. Thus

there will be minor insignificant impact due to noise on the inhabitants. The construction

workers on site will be provided with personal protective equipment like earmuffs for those

who work near noise generating equipment/sources.

Wastes from Construction Equipment

Construction activity involves a number of operations that utilize equipment like DG sets.

Dozers, cranes etc. These equipment are a source of emissions and solid wastes. Proactive

maintenance to mitigate emissions, while hazardous solid wastes of waste oils and used

batteries are sent to authorized recyclers. Spillage is avoided and spill control measures are

adopted to minimize contamination of soil and ground water resources. The empty

containers of paints, thinners etc shall be sold to authorized buyers.

10.1.2 Operation Phase

During operation stage liquid effluents from domestic usage, air pollution from process and

standby DG set, and solid waste from process and DG set are the major pollution. The

environment management plan is drawn in consultation with the project authorities of

Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. and other technical consultants involved in preparing

the project plan. The management, mitigation and enhancement measures identified for

significant impact sources are presented as follows;



10.2 Sources of Pollution from Manufacturing Process:

The major contributions of pollution from proposed project are wastewater from domestic

usage, air emissions from process and standby DG sets and solid wastes are the major

pollutants from the process operations of SSP manufacturing activity. The pollution control

measures proposed to treat/mitigate the emissions and effluents are described as follows;

10.2.1 Water Pollution (Terms of Reference No. 3(vi), 7(iv) & Sp (5))

No wastewater is generated from SSP manufacturing process. Wastewater from scrubbing

will be reused for dilution of concentrated sulphuric acid. The domestic wastewater is sent

to septic tank followed by soak pit. The total wastewater generated and mode of treatment

is presented in Table 10.1.

Table 10.1 Total Effluents Generated and Mode of Treatment Description Quantity (KLD) Mode of Treatment




Total 2.4 31.6 34

10.2.2 Air Pollution (Terms of Reference No.3(vi))

The source of air emission expected from proposed inclusion of Single Super Phosphate

manufacturing process is Hydrogen Fluoride, carbondioxide gas and emission from

standby DG sets.

10.2.2.1 Emissions from Utilities (Terms of Reference No.7(v))

The sources of air emission from utilities is proposed standby DG set of 250 kVA in addition

to existing 1 x 320 kVA capacity. DG sets shall be provided with stack height based on the

CPCB formula for effective stack height. The emission rates of PM, SO2, and NOx from each

stack presented are presented in Table 10.2.




Height (m)

Dia of stack

at top (m)

Temp. of exhaust

gases (0C)





20 0.1 90 4.5 0.02 0.1 0.07 --



* DG sets will be used during load shut down by TSPDCL

10.2.2.2 Emissions from Process (Terms of Reference No. Sp(2))


generated from mixing section will be scrubbed in 5 stage scrubbing system and scrubbed

effluent is reused for dilution of sulphuric acid, while carbon dioxide is let out into

atmosphere following a standard operating procedure.

Process Description of 5 Stage Scrubbing System

Hydrogen fluoride gas generated from the SSP process will be conveyed in rubber lined

ducts to the scrubbers. A settling chamber along with two stage water spray scrubbers and

two stage ventury scrubbers followed by alkali scrubber will be provided to obtain the

desired level of hydrogen fluoride.

The process gas reacts with the Silica present in the Rock Phosphate, which generates SiF4

and this SiF4 when scrubbed with Water to form liquor Hydroflouro Silicic Acid (H2SiF6)

will be generated and sold as by-product. Then the traces of HF coming from ventury

scrubber will be scrubbed with Caustic lye solution in Alkali Scrubber. This Scrubbed liquor

will be re-circulated within the scrubber up to pH 7.0 and finally utilized in to the

manufacturing process. The gases from the Scrubbers will be vented to the atmosphere by a

stack of height 50m. Material of construction of scrubbing system is MS with Rubber lining

and Polypropylene. Schematic diagram of 5 satge scrubbing system is presented in Fig 10.1

and technical specifications are presented in Table 10.3.



Fig 10.1 Schematic Diagram of 5 Stage Scrubbing System

Table 10.3 Technical Specifications of 5 Stage Scrubbing System

Type MS Rubber Lining packed scrubber MOC MS Rubber Lining Inlet Temp 40-45 0C Scrubbing medium for Ist Stage and IInd Stage Water Blower MOC MS Rubber Lining Capacity 25000m3/hr HP/RPM 40/960 Circulation System Flow Rate 20KL/hr Head 20m Motor Make Crompton greaves FLP MOC Polypropylene (PP) Make PP Storage/ Recirculation Tank Capacity 2tanks 35KL Size 35 KL MOC MS Rubber Lining FRP Stack Height 50m

4HF + SiO2 SiF4 + 2H2O

3SiF4 + 2H2O SiO2 + 2H2SiF6Hydroflouro Silicic Acid

Mol.Wt: 2 x 144.09



Mol.Wt: 3 x 104.08

WaterMol.Wt: 2 x 18


Mol.Wt: 104.08

WaterMol.Wt: 2 x 18


Hydrogen Fluoride

Mol.Wt: 4 x 20

W ater Circulation

ID FAN

SCRUBBER CIRCULARION PUMP

2 SATGEWATER

SCRUBBERS

FIVE STAGE SCRUBBING SYSTEM

CHIMNEY

CAUSTIC SCRUBBERVENTURE-2VENTURE-1

HF Gas



10.2.2.3 Fugitive Emissions (Terms of Reference No. 7(vi)) Fugitive emissions are anticipated from material handling, transfer and storage. These




collect the dust in granulation section and reused in product mixing. Technical

specifications of Bag filter is presented in Table 10.4.

Table 10.4 Technical Specifications of Bag Filter Description Value Application To Handle Process Dust Volume 34,000 m3/hr Temperature of Gas (0 C) 30-60 No of Bags 110 Bag size Φ x lg in m 0.15 x 3.5 Air to Cloth Ratio(m3/min/m2 ) 1.0 Fabric Non woven Polyester (SL) Weight ( gm/m2 ) 550 Inlet Dust Load 600 gm/m3 Outlet Dust Load < 50 mg/nm3

10.2.4 Solid Waste (Terms of Reference No.3(vi) & 7(vii)) No Solid wastes are generated from the process. The utilities i.e., DG sets generate waste oil

and used batteries. The scrubbing of HF gas from process leads to generation of

Hydrofluoro Silicic acid is a reusable product, which can be sold either as a byproduct or

mixed with main product, SSP. The waste oil and used batteries are sold to authorized

recyclers. Ash from boiler is sold to brick manufacturers in the local area. The quantity and

disposal plan for the solid wastes is presented in Table 10.5.

Table 10.5 Solid Waste and Mode of Disposal S.

No Description Units Consented Proposed Total after

Inclusion of SSP

Mode of Disposal

1 Ash from Hor Air Oven from NPK Unit

TPD 1.5 1.5 Sold to Brick manufactures

2 Waste oil LPA 150 130 280 Sent to Authorized Recyclers

3 Used batteries No.s/year

6 6

4 Hydroflouro Silicic Acid

TPM 238 238 Sold as by-product




Noise is anticipated from manufacturing of SSP are mainly from granulator, dryers, bucket

elevators, screw conveyors, pumps and DG set. The DG set shall be kept in a separate

enclosed room with acoustic enclosure. Closed bucket elevators and screw conveyors will

be used to minimize noise levels. The motors and compressors shall be provided with

guards and shall be mounted adequately to ensure the reduction of noise and vibration.

The employees working in noise generating areas shall be provided with earmuffs. The

employees shall be trained in the mitigation measures and personal protection measures to

be taken to avoid noise related health impacts.

10.3 Rainwater Harvesting (Terms of Reference No.7(x))

Rain water harvesting shall be adopted by providing rain water harvesting structures along

the drains, storm water storage sump and tanks. Storm water drains are provided with rain

water harvesting structures which will act as flow dissipaters and also as infiltration

trenches. Filtration points shall ensure percolation of water and enhance the ground water

table. The site area will be provided with 6 nos. of rain water harvesting structures.

10.4 Occupational Safety and Health (Terms of Reference No. 8(iii) & Sp (14))

Many worker health and safety hazards are posed by operations. They include safety

hazards from moving machine parts, equipment and pipes, heavy manual handling of

materials and equipment, heated surfaces and hot workplace environments, confined

spaces and hazardous energy sources (e.g., electricity); and high noise levels.

The best engineering controls for reducing occupational hazards are closed operation,

exhaust provision, provision of scrubbers, barrier guards on moving machine parts, control

switches and emergency stop devices to mitigate and avoid physical, chemical, electrical

and mechanical hazards.

Personal protective equipment shall be provided to all the employees including contract

employees. All the employees shall be provided with gumshoe, helmet, masks, and

goggles. The other equipment like ear muffs, gloves, respirators, aprons etc., will be



provided to employees depending on the work area allocated to them. The PPE selection

shall strictly follow the prescribed guidelines of MSDS. The budget allocated for personal

protective equipment is Rs. 2.6 lakhs and Rs. 1.2 lakhs for health checkup.

10.4.1 Medical Check-up (Terms of Reference No.8(ii))

M/s Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd., shall adopt a medical program of pre

employment screening, periodic medical examination, emergency treatment, non

emergency treatment, and record keeping and review. The pre employment screening and

periodic medical examination shall follow the guidelines of factories act. The pre

employment screening shall obtain medical history, occupational history followed by

physical examination and baseline monitoring for specific exposures.

10.5 Prevention, maintenance and operation of Environment Control System

The pollution control equipment will be monitored periodically and will be checked for its

performance and pro-active maintenance will be adopted. The environmental monitoring

results will be evaluated to identify the problems/under performance of the equipment.

Necessary steps will be taken to rectify the identified problems/defects. The management

agrees that the evaluation of the performance of pollution control measures and

occupational safety measures to arrive at their efficiency and proposes to adopt new

measures for efficient pollution control which will be a regular exercise.

All pollution control equipments are adequately designed and operating staff of the

pollution control equipment have good experience in the operation and maintenance of the

equipment. Standby equipment provided for all critical equipment to ensure continuous

operation of pollution control equipment and preventive maintenance is done as per the

schedule to avoid breakdown.

10.6 House Keeping

Good house-keeping practices will be adopted. Paper waste is minimized by adopting intra

office network. Sufficient workspace and proper lighting will be provided.



10.7 Socio Economic Environment (Terms of Reference No. 11(i))

The proposed project provides an opportunity for the local people to get employment

directly or indirectly and helps in the upliftment of the socioeconomic status of the area. The

goodwill of the local populace can never be ignored. Another important facet of social

environment identified by the project proponents is a green appearance; hence the

management will develop a green belt towards aesthetic beautification as the same is

necessary to be considered as a responsible, social neighbor. The budget allocated for

funding corporate social responsibility activity is Rs. 14 lakhs or 2.5% of the capital cost to

be spent during the first 5 years of the project. The expenditure shall be mainly towards

gender development, skill development, and provision of infrastructural facilities for

drinking water, education and health. The activity wise details of CSR programs identified

are presented in Table 10.6.

Table 10.6 Activity Wise CSR – Budget (2018-19 to 2022-23) – Program S.

No Description TOTAL COST (Rs. LAKHS)

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 1 Skill Development Training Programme 1 1 0.5 0.2 2 Drinking Water Facility 2 2 3 Health Camps 1 1 0.8 0.5 0.5 4 Education 1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 Total 5 5 1.8 1.2 1

10.8 Transport systems

All the raw materials and finished products are transported by road. The plant is located

near the state highway, and there will not be any unauthorized shop or settlements along

the road connecting the plant site. There will be 25-30 truck trips per day to the factory.

Traffic signs are placed in the battery limit.

10.9 Reduce, Recovery and Reuse (Terms of Reference No.7(vii))

Water used for scrubbing of process emissions will be reused for acid dilution, the dust in

granulation section and reused in product mixing.



10.10 Green Belt Development (Terms of Reference No.7(ix))

It is proposed to provide green belt in an area of 4.2 acres, covering the boundary of the site

as part of environment management plan. Native species shall be identified for plantation

and the guidelines issued by CPCB for development of green belt shall be followed. The

green belt shall enhance environmental quality through mitigation of fugitive emissions,

attenuation of noise levels, balancing eco-environment, prevention of soil erosion, and

creation of aesthetic environment. The list of recommended plant species are presented in

Table 10.7 and green belt plan presented in Fig. 10.2.

Table 10.7 Recommended Plant Species to Develop Green Belt S.No Latin Name Common Name

1 Acacia auriculiformis Australian wattle 2 Ailanthus excelsa Padamanu 3 Alstonia scholaris Devil tree 4 Azadirachta indica Vepa chettu 5 Bauhinia racemosa Ari 6 Cassia fistula Reela Chettu 7 Cassia siamea Seematangedu 8 Cocos nucifera Tenkai 9 Dalbergia Sisoo Errasissoo

10 Delonix Regia Seemasantkesula 11 Dendrocoloums Strictus Saadaranapuveduru 12 Eucalyptus Citriodora Lemon scented gum 13 Ficus Benghalensis Peddamarri 14 Ficus Religiosa Raavi chettu 15 Greyillea Robusta Silvery Oak 16 Holoptelia Integrifalia Thapaas 17 Mangifera Indica Maamidi Chettu 18 Mimusops elengi Vakulamu 19 Samanea Saman Rain Tree 20 Syzygium Cumini Neereedu 21 Tamarindus Indica Chinta Chettu 22 Tectona grandis Adaviteeku



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10.11 Post Project Monitoring (Terms of Reference No. 9(iii))

The post project monitoring can be an activity of Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd., is by

hiring services of the consultants. Records shall be maintained for the analysis of raw water,

ambient air quality data, stack emissions monitoring results, and noise levels. These records

are not only required for the perusal of the pollution control board authorities but also to

derive at the efficiencies of the pollution control equipment as the objective of the project

proponent is not only compliance with statutory regulations, but also a serious commitment

towards clean environment.

The industry shall be regularly maintaining the records as per the hazardous waste

regulations and EPA regulations and is applying for the annual consents for air and water,

and renewal of authorization for the storage of hazardous waste.

10.12 CREP Guideline and Compliance

CREP Guideline Compliance Wastewater Management There is no generation of wastewater due to the

manufacture of SSP. The used scrubbing medium is reused for acid dilution.

Control of air pollution Five Stage scrubbing system is provided for process emissions. Bag filters are provided for dust collection at granulation section.

Management of solid waste No solid waste generation from process. 10.13 Other Management Practices

The industry will maintain records as per the hazardous waste regulations and EPA

regulations and apply for the annual consents for air and water, and renewal of

authorization for the storage of hazardous waste as per Hazardous Waste (Handling &

Management) Rules, 1989 and subsequent amendments. The records of hazardous waste

manifest will be maintained.

The industry shall obtain the consent for operation (CFO) as required under section 25/26

of the Water Act, 1974 and under section 21/22 of Air Act, 1981 before trial production and

commissioning from the Sate Pollution Control Board. The CFO will be renewed each year



by the industry. The industry will obtain the necessary permissions under Hazardous Waste

(Management and Handling) Rules 1989, and Manufacture, Storage and Import of

Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, New

Delhi. The industry will submit environmental statement every year before September 30,

and monthly water cess returns. The management ensures that it will comply with all the

directions and regulations issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi,

State and Central Pollution Control Boards. The Consent for Establishment, Consent for

Operation will be displayed in a conspicuous location for the information of the inspecting

authorities of different departments.

10.14 Cost Estimate for Environment Management Plan (Terms of Reference No.7(xi))

It is estimated that the total capital cost for implementing the Environment Management

plan is Rs. 178 lakhs, while the recurring costs for the same is Rs. 26.2 Lakhs/year. The

cost estimate is presented in Table 10.8. The item wise tentative capital cost estimate for

environment management measures is presented in Table 10.9

Table 10.8 Environmental Management Cost estimate S.No Description Capital

Cost Recurring Cost/year

1 Air pollution Control 118 15 2 Water pollution Control 33 5 3 Noise pollution Control 8 2 4 Environment Monitoring and Management 5 1 5 Occupational Health 8 2 6 Green Belt 4 0.8 7 Others (S. Waste) 2 0.4

Total (Rs. Lakhs) 178 26.5



Table 10.9 Item Wise Tentative Capital Cost Estimate for Environment Management S.No Description Cost

(Rs. Lakhs) I

Air pollution 5 Stage Scrubbing System 50 Bag Filters 10 Dust Collectors 8 Closed Screw Conveyor 5 Den Conveyor System 35 Bucket Elevator 10

Total - I 118 II

Occupational safety Ocuupational safety and health centre with facilities 5 Self contained breathing apparatus 1.6 Personal protective equipment 1.2 Eye wash and body wash showers 0.2

Total - II 8 III

Water Septic Tank 2 Storm water drains 5 Storm water storage tank 15 Rain water harvesting structures 6 Fire hydrant storage tank 5

Total - III 33 IV

Noise Acoustic enclosures 2 Guards, casing, attenuating screens 2.5 Vibration control pads 1.5 Others 2

Total - IV 8 V

Solid waste Storage area for hazardous waste 1.5

Total - V 1.5 VI Green Belt 4 Total - VI 4

VII

Environmental monitoring Laboratory 2 Monitoring equipment 3

Total - VII 5 Total (I+II+III+IV+V+VI+VII) 178



CHAPTER 11.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

11.0 Introduction

Fertilizers are generally defined as “any material, organic or inorganic, one or more of

chemical elements required for plant growth”. Fertilizers have played a vital role in

success of India’s green revolution and consequently self-reliance in food grains

production. The increase in fertilizer consumption has contributed significantly to

sustainable production of food grains in the country.

Single superphosphate (SSP) was the first commercial mineral fertilizer and it led to the

development of the modern plant nutrient industry. This material was once the most

commonly used fertilizer, but other phosphorus (P) fertilizers have largely replaced SSP

because of its relatively low P content.

Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. proposes to include Single Super Phosphate (SSP)



Village, Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana. The capital cost of the project

is Rs. 5.5 crores. Prior environmental clearance is mandated by Ministry of Environment,

Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), vide SO 1533, dated September 14, 2006, for

Chemical Fertilizers manufacturing activity. The project sought terms of reference for

preparation of EIA report during March 2017. The terms of reference for the

environmental impact assessment studies was obtained from TS SEIAA vide letter no.

Lr. No. SEIAA/TS/OL/YDR-01/2017-707 dated 18.05.2017 and the public hearing was

conducted on 22.02.2018 as part of environmental clearance process.

11.1 Location of the Project:

The plant site is located at Survey No. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1, Tekulapalli

Village, Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana spread over an area of 12.6

acres. The site is located at the intersection of 170 11’ 53” (N) latitude and 800 36’ 29” (E)

longitude. The site elevation above mean sea level (MSL) is in the range of 112-115 m.

The plant site is surrounded by open agricultural lands in all directions except north,

State Highway-42 (Khamma – Sathupally) in North direction. The nearest habitation



from the site is Tekulapalli village located at a distance of 1.2 km in east direction. The

main approach road is State Highway 42 connecting Khammam and Sathupally at a

distance of 0.1 km in north direction. The nearest Town Tiruvuru is at a distance of 8.2

km in southeast direction. The nearest Railway station is Bhadrachalam Road at a

distance of 40 km in northeast direction and nearest airport is Vijayawada

International Airport (Gannavaram) located at a distance of 130 km in southeast

direction. Nagarjuna sagar Main Branch Canal is flowing from northwest to southeast

direction at a distance of 2.5 km in north direction. Kannegiri RF is at a distance of 7.2 km

in north direction. Madhira Branch canal is at a distance of 6.2 km in west direction.

Interstate boundary of Andhra Pradesh – Telangana is at a distance of 5.9 km in

southwest direction. There is no National Park, Wildlife sanctuary, ecologically sensitive

area within the impact area of 10 km.

11.2 Product Profile

The manufacturing capacity is presented in the Table No. 11.1.




11.3 Manufacturing Process

The S.S.P is produced by reacting 75 % Sulphuric acid with ground Rock

phosphate powder followed by drying, granulating and packing. The manufacturing

process is presented in chapter 2 of EIA report.

11.4 Utilities

It is proposed to establish 1 x 250 kVA DG set in addition to existing 320 kVA DG set to

cater the power requirement during load shutdown period. The list of utilities is


Table 11.2 List of Utilities S.No Description Capacity (TPA)


1 DG Set (kVA)* 1 x 320 1 x 250 1 x 320 and 1 x 250 *DG sets will be used during load shut down by Transco.



11.5 Water Requirement

Water is mainly used for scrubbers, domestic usage and gardening. The total water

requirement after inclusion of Single Super Phosphate shall be 42.5 KLD. The required

water shall be drawn from ground water. The water balance for daily consumption is


Table 11.3 Water Balance Purpose INPUT (KLD) OUTPUT (KLD)

Loss Effluent Consented

Process 2.5 2.5* Domestic 3 0.6 2.4 Total - I 5.5 3.1 2.4

Proposed Scrubber 30 30** Domestic 2 0.4 1.6 Water for gardening 5 5 Total - II 37 5.4 31.6 Grand Total (I + II) 42.5 8.5 34 * 2.5 KL of the losses mentioned in the consented products is part of the product. ** 30 KL of the effluent from scrubber is reused for acid dilution.

11.6 Baseline Environmental Data

The baseline data was collected in the study area during March to June 2017. The

baseline data includes collection of Samples of ground water, surface water and soil,

monitoring of ambient air quality, noise levels, ecological status and meteorological

parameters. The analytical results show that the values are within the prescribed limits

for air quality. The ground water quality is observed to be above the limits for potable

purpose when compared to the prescribed standards of IS: 10500 – 2012.

11.7 Identification and Quantification of Impacts

The impact assessment report has identified various sources of pollution and quantified

the pollution loads. It has also identified the technologies to be adopted for the

mitigation and control of the same. The sources of pollution are air emissions from

process; wastewater from domestic usage; solid wastes from process and DG set; and

noise pollution from process equipment and DG set.



1178.1 Impacts on Air quality: The impacts on air quality shall be due to the emissions

from process and standby DG set. The incremental concentrations are quantified using

ISC-AERMOD model based on ISCST3 Algorithm. The results indicate marginal increase

in ambient air quality concentration. The predicted values for SPM, PM10, PM2.5, SO2,

NOx, and HF are 1.65, 0.66, 0.78, 2.92, 5.64 and 0.07 μg/m3 respectively and the

maximum values are observed at a distance of 0.4 km from the center of plant site in

northeast direction. The cumulative values of baseline air quality combined with

predicted values are found to be within the prescribed limits of National Ambient Air

Quality Standards. The mitigation and control measures of air pollution shall ensure

that the impact on air quality is local – within the site area and its surroundings.

11.7.2 Impacts on Water: Water is essentially used for scrubbing and domestic purposes.

The total fresh water required after inclusion of SSP 42.5 KLD, will be drawn from

ground water sources. No wastewater is generated from SSP manufacturing process.

Wastewater from scrubbing will be reused for dilution of concentrated sulphuric acid.

The domestic wastewater is sent to septic tank followed by soak pit. No impact on water

quality is expected.

11.7.3 Impacts on Noise quality: The noise levels may increase due to granulators, dryer,

bucket elevators and screw conveyors, motors, compressors, DG set and other activities.

The major source of noise generation is DG set which emit noise level of maximum 110

dB (A) at a reference distance of 1m from the source. The predicted cumulative noise

levels (as calculated by the logarithmic model without noise attenuation) ranged

between 55 and 75 dB(A) at distances of 87 to 165m.

11.7.4 Impacts on Soil: No solid wastes generated from process. The waste oil and used

batteries are sold to authorized recyclers. Ash from boiler is sold to brick manufacturers

in the local area. The operational phase impacts shall be neutral due to effective

implementation of mitigation measures in handling, storing and transferring of raw

materials, products and development of green belt.



11.7.5 Impacts on Ecology: There are no endangered species of flora and fauna in the

impact area. The impact on biological environment is neutral with the effect confined

mainly to the site area.



11.8 Environmental Monitoring Programme

It is proposed to monitor Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) for PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOX,

stack emissions for process and DG sets, noise levels on quarterly basis. Water, treated

wastewater on daily basis, soil analysis will be done once in a year.

11.9 Project Benefits

There is a potential for direct/indirect employment of about 15 people during

construction phase and 50 during operation phase of project. The project shall have

positive impact on socioeconomic environment due to provision of employment both

direct and indirect and proposed CSR activities.

11.10 Environment Management Plan

The management plan is drawn in consultation with project proponents and technical

consultants after evaluating various mitigation and control measures to address the

impacts identified, predicted and monitored. The impacts during construction stage are

temporary and less significant; the management plan for impacts identified during

operation stage is described as follows;

11.10.1 Liquid Effluents

No wastewater is generated from SSP manufacturing process. Wastewater from

scrubbing will be reused for dilution of concentrated sulphuric acid. The domestic

wastewater is sent to septic tank followed by soak pit. Total wastewater generated and

mode of treatment is presented in Table 11.4.

Table 11.4 Total Effluent Generated and Mode of Treatment Description Quantity (KLD) Mode of Treatment




Total 2.4 31.6 34



11.10.2 Air Pollution

The sources of air emission from utilities is proposed standby DG set of 250 kVA in

addition to existing 1 x 320 kVA capacity. DG sets shall be provided with stack height

based on the CPCB formula for effective stack height.


generated from mixing section will be scrubbed in 5 stage scrubbing system and

scrubbed effluent is resued for dilution of sulphuric acid, while carbondixide is let out

into atmosphere following a standard operating procedure

Process Description of 5 Stage Scrubbing System

Hydrogen fluoride gas generated from the SSP process will be conveyed by lined ducts

to the scrubbers. A settling chamber along with two stage water spray scrubbers and two

stage ventury scrubbers followed by alkali scrubber (5 stage) will be provided to obtain

the desired level of hydrogen fluoride

Fugitive Emission

Fugitive emissions are anticipated from material handling, transfer and storage. These




collect the dust in granulation section and reused in product mixing.

11.10.3 Solid Waste

No Solid wastes are generated from the process. The utilities i.e., DG sets generate waste

oil and used batteries. The scrubbing of HF gas from process leads to generation of

Hydrofluoro Silicic acid is a reusable product, which can be sold either as a byproduct

or mixed with main product, SSP. The waste oil and used batteries are sold to

authorized recyclers. Ash from boiler is sold to brick manufacturers in the local area.


Noise is anticipated from granulator, dryers, bucket elevators, screw conveyors, pumps

and DG set. Closed bucket elevators and screw conveyors will be used to minimize noise

levels, DG set shall be provided with acoustic enclosure. Motors and compressors shall



be mounted properly to ensure reduction of noise and vibration. Employees working in

noise generating areas shall be provided with appropriate personnel protective

equipment.

11.10.5 Occupational Safety and Health

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) i.e., hand gloves, safety goggles, safety shoes,

safety helmets, respiratory masks etc. are provided to all the employees working in the

plant.

11.10.6 Prevention, maintenance and operation of Environment Control Systems

The pollution control equipment is monitored periodically to estimate their efficiency

and performance potential as part of adoptive management. Proactive maintenance and

monitoring program for all equipment and machinery is adopted to identify the

problems/under performance of the equipment. Necessary measures will be adopted to

rectify the identified problems/defects. The management agrees that the results of

monitoring will be reviewed periodically to adopt new measures if necessary, for

efficient pollution control.

11.10.7 Transport systems

All the raw materials and finished products are transported by road. Dedicated parking

facility is provided for transport vehicles. There will be 25-30 truck trip per day to the

factory for transporting raw materials and products. Traffic signage will be placed in

the battery limit.

11.10.8 Reduce, Recycle and Reuse

Water used for scrubbing of Hydrogen Fluoride emissions will be reused for acid

dilution, the dust in granulation section reused in product mixing.

11.10.9 Green Belt Development

It is proposed to provide green belt in an area of 4.2 acres, covering the boundary of the

site as part of environment management plan. Native species shall be identified for

plantation and the guidelines issued by CPCB for development of green belt shall be

followed. The green belt shall enhance environmental quality through mitigation of



fugitive emissions, attenuation of noise levels, balancing eco-environment, consumption

of treated effluent, prevention of soil erosion, and creation of aesthetic environment.

11.10.10 Post Project Monitoring

Environmental monitoring for water, air, noise and solid waste quality shall be

conducted periodically either by proponent or third party. The frequency of monitoring

and the quality parameters shall be as suggested by the Ministry of Environment and

Forests and Climate Change, Government of India.

11.10.11 Environment Management Department

The Environment Management Cell of the project shall be headed by the plant head,

followed by operators, chemists and fitters/helpers.


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CHAPTER 12.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

Declaration by Experts Contributing to the EIA I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.

EIA coordinator:

Name: T. Srinivasa Rao

Signature and Date: February 28, 2017

Period of involvement: February, 2017

Contact information: Team Labs and Consultants, B115 - 117, 509, Aditya Enclave, Ameerpet, Hyderabad 500038.

Functional area experts:

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Signature and date

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3 SHW M. Srinivasa Reddy

Site visit, Characterization of solid wastes, storage, and disposal plan for various solid wastes, assessment of impacts due to the proposed project,

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Site visit, identification of sources of hazards, assessment of storages proposed in comparison with statutory regulations and calculation of FETI to assess the scope of risk assessment, preparation of isopleths for various scenarios as part of consequence analysis, identification of mitigation measures preparation of disaster management plan.

Declaration by the Head of the accredited consultant organization/ authorized person

I, T. Srinivasa Rao hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA report for M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. I also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for any mis-leading information mentioned in this statement.

Signature:

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13. PUBLIC CONSULTATION 13.0 Introduction

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, (MoEF&CC) Government of India

issued Environmental Impact Assessment notification S.O. 1533 dated September 16, 2006

mandating prior environmental clearance for manufacture of Chemical Fertilizers. The proposed

project of Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd., is located at Sy. No. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1,

Tekulapalli Village, Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana. The proponent obtained

the terms of reference from the SEIAA, which mandated public consultation vide letter no. Lr.No.

SEIAA/TS/OL/KHM-13/2017-705 dated 18.05.2017. Accordingly the draft Environmental

Impact Assessment was submitted to Regional Officer, Telangana State Pollution Control Board,

Regional Office, Kothagudem for conducting public hearing. The public hearing for the proposed

inclusion of Single Super Phosphate manufacturing unit was conducted on 22.02.2018 in the

premises of proposed unit. The public hearing was chaired by Sri T. Vinay Krishna Reddy, I.A.S.,

Joint Collector, Khammam District and Sri V. Ravi Shankar, Environmental Engineer, Telangana

State Pollution Control Board, Regional Office, Kothagudem.

13.1 Advertisement

Press notification regarding the date, time and venue of the Environmental public hearing for the

proposed Single Super Phosphate manufacturing unit was issued in “Eenadu” (Telugu daily) on

21.01.2018 and “The Hindu” (English daily) newspapers on 22.01.2018. Copy of the advertisement

is enclosed.

Minutes of the meeting

The minutes of the public hearing is enclosed along with the attendance sheet. Concerns expressed

by speakers during public hearing and responses of the proponent are presented in table 13.1.

Response to written representations is presented in Table 13.2.



13.2 Concerns expressed by public

Table 13.1 Concerns Raised in Public Hearing and Responses S.No Issue raised by Issue Proponent’s Response

1 Sri Suryadevera Prasad, R/o. Tekulapalli (V), Penuballi (M)

He has welcomed all and expressed the following: They have no objections on the proposed project if the

management implements as informed by the consultant of the project.

They visited the NPK plant of the project proponent located at Hanuman Junction, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh and no air & water pollution problems were observed except noise from the NPK plant.

Employment will be generated to the local people from the proposed project. He requested to extend their cooperation for village development programmes.

He welcomed the project.

Proponent assured that they will provide training pragammes to un employees and take up the trained persons in the proposed plant. Proponent assured to take-up development activity in the village in consultation with public representatives and revenue authorities.

2 Sri Gayam Venkata Narayana, H/o. Smt. Gayam Ramadevi, Sarpanch, Tekulapalli (V), Penuballi (M)

He has expressed the following: He has no objection for the proposed project. But, he

requested the industry management that to implement the air & water pollution control measures as informed by them and not to create any problem similar to the power plant (Bio mass) located in their village.

He requested to provide jobs to their villagers. He requested to give the fertilizers to their farmers at

subsidized rates. He requested to implement the air & water pollution

control measures effectively.

Proponent assured that they will take all necessary pollution control measures and will not release pollutants.

Proponent assured that they will provide training pragammes to un employees and take up the trained persons in the proposed plant. Proponent sated that they will give fertilizers at subsidy rate without any loss to the company.

3 Sri Narasimha Rao, R/o. Tekulapalli (V), Penuballi (M)

He has informed that they are already facing pollution problems from the power plant (Bio mass) located in their village. He demanded for assurance from the management for not causing any pollution problems to their village.

Proponent assured that they will take all necessary pollution control measures and will not release pollutants.

4 Sri G. Ravi Prasad, R/o. Tekulapalli (V), Penuballi (M)

He requested to give the fertilizers at subsidized rate and provide employment to the local people. He welcomed the project.

Proponent sated that they will give fertilizers at subsidy rate without any loss to the company.



Proponent assured that they will provide training pragammes to un employees and take up the trained persons in the proposed plant.

5 Sri B. Vijaya Reddy, NGO, Nalgonda

He has expressed the following: He emphasized that green revolution was adopted

when food grains scarcity in the country. Fertilizers usage is becoming necessary to carry

agricultural activity for fruitful yields. There is damage due to usage of fertilizers. Farmers are using fertilizers even though there is no

requirement for their soil. Hence, he suggested to form an Advisory Committee and carry the soil test in surrounding lands and then suggest the suitable fertilizers.

He congratulated the project management for the proposal to give to the fertilizers at subsidy rates.

He suggested to develop the plantation in the industry premises and surrounding areas in compensation to the conversion of agricultural land to non agricultural land.

He requested the management to provide rain water harvesting pits to maintain the ground level water during rainy seasons.

He emphasized that there is a requirement to adopt latest technology for pollution control measures in future even though now the industry proposed to provide scrubbers to control process emissions as there is some extent of process emissions even after treatment.


Proponent sated that they will give fertilizers at subsidy rate without any loss to the company. Proponent informed that they have already planted some plants around the industry and they will take up further plantation in the vacant land. Proponent informed that they have a tank for storage of run-off in the site. Proponent informed that hydrogen fluoride generated from the process is scrubbed and generated as sludge which is utilized as filler material in the products and he assured that they will take all necessary pollution control measures and will not release pollutants.

6 Sri Y. Chenna Kesava Reddy, NGO, Hyderabad

He has expressed the following: He opined that there is a necessary to establish this

type of units for the sake of farmers. He requested to give environmental permissions to

this project.

Proponent sated that they will give fertilizers at subsidy rate without any loss to the company. Proponent informed that there is no effluent generation from proposed plant only wastewater



He requested the management to specify that how much subsidy will be given on the fertilizers.

He requested to provide Effluent Treatment Plant. He requested the management to provide rain water

harvesting pits to maintain the ground water level during rainy seasons.

He requested to develop the plantation particularly, Neem, Banyan and Ganuga etc.

He requested to spend the CSR funds to the surrounding villages and conduct health camps.


generation from domestic usage which is sent to septic tank followed by soak pit. Proponent informed that they have a tank for storage of run-off in the site. Proponent informed that they have already planted some plants around the industry and they will take up further plantation in the vacant land. Proponent assured to take-up development activity in the village in consultation with public representatives and revenue authorities.

7 Sri G. Janardhana Reddy Social Worker, Hyderabad

He has expressed while welcoming the project that this is a small scale industry which is established in 12 acres of land. He recommended for project approval.

8 Sri Chintala Sailu, NGO, Hyderabad

He has expressed the following: 1. He stated that Public hearing is being conducting to

obtain Environmental Clearance. 2. He stated that Fertilizers are required to the farmers

for their agricultural activity. 3. He requested to provide local employment. 4. He also requested to provide training to the local

youth so as to obtain employment. 5. He requested to spend CSR funds for village

development programmes. 6. He requested to provide women as employs in

plantation development progamme. 7. The village is developed along the growth of the

industry. 8. He welcomed the project.

Proponent sated that they will give fertilizers at subsidy rate without any loss to the company. Proponent assured that they will provide training pragammes to un employees and take up the trained persons in the proposed plant. Proponent assured to take-up development activity in the village in consultation with public representatives and revenue authorities.



9 Sri P. Anjaiah, Environmental Activist, Hyderabad

He has reported that industries are required for development but, if they cause pollution problems, permission should not be given. He requested to develop the surrounding areas. He requested to implement the promises made by the management and not to cause pollution problems to the surroundings. Earlier India has imported the fertilizers now we are in the stage of production of fertilizers to the farmers need. He requested to give the fertilizers at low cost. He expressed no objection for the Project if the industry will not cause any pollution. He requested to give the environmental permissions to this project.

Proponent assured that they will take all necessary pollution control measures and will not release pollutants. Proponent sated that they will give fertilizers at subsidy rate without any loss to the company.

10 Sri Pinamaneni Nageswara Rao, R/o. Tekulapalli (V), Penuballi (M)

He has expressed that he has no objection for the proposed project if the industry does not cause any pollution and damage to them. He has no objection if they supply the fertilizers to the farmers at low cost. He requested to give environmental permission to this project as the farmers require this fertilizer unit.


11 Sri K. Nageswara Rao, R/o. Tekulapalli (V), Penuballi (M)

He has expressed that no objection for the proposed project.

12 Sri Koppula Satyam, R/o. Tekulapalli (V), Penuballi (M)

He has expressed that there is no problem for establishment of proposed project. He requested the management not to cause any pollution problem to them. He requested to give the fertilizers at low cost.


13 Sri B. Narasimha Reddy, Sarpanch, Korlagudem (V), Penuballi (M)

He has questioned that how much subsidy is given by the industry and as they will give fertilizers at subsidy rate to their village also. He reported that part of the proposed site for the proposed project fall in their panchayat limits and the management has not taken any permission. There

Proponent sated that they will give fertilizers at subsidy rate without any loss to the company. Proponent assured that they will take all necessary pollution control measures and will not



is a water stream (vagu) is flowing nearby the proposed site and there is tank and nearer to the vagu. There will be an affect to their water tank due to establishment of proposed project. He strongly opposed the proposed project.

release pollutants. Proponent informed that there is no effluent generation from proposed plant only wastewater generation from domestic usage which is sent to septic tank followed by soak pit.

14 Sri Sunanda Reddy, Environmental Activist, NGO, Nalgonda

He has expressed the following: 1. He requested the MoEF to issue Environmental

Clearance to this project. 2. There is a un employment in the country which can be

solved through industrialization only. Central & State Governments will give jobs at small level only.

3. If industry established in this area, this area people will get employment, which can be welcomed.

4. Rain water harvesting systems has to be provided otherwise ground water will be depleted.

5. He requested to develop the plantation in villages and road side under CSR funds.

6. He requested the management to take steps to protect the planted saplings.

7. He requested to conduct health status survey study before starting the industry.

8. He requested to form coordination committee and fulfils the public demands.

9. He requested to provide skill development training programmes to the youth so as obtain employment anywhere.

10. He requested to give the fertilizers at subsidy rates. 11. He recommended for the proposed project.

Proponent assured that they will provide training pragammes to un employees and take up the trained persons in the proposed plant. Proponent informed that they have a tank for storage of run-off in the site. Proponent assured to take-up development activity in the village in consultation with public representatives and revenue authorities. Proponent sated that they will give fertilizers at subsidy rate without any loss to the company.



Table 13.2 Response to Public Representations S. No

Represented by Representation Proponent’s Response

1 Sri B. Narasimha Reddy, Sarpanch of Korlagudem village and Rythu Samanvaya Convener, Korlagudem (V), Penuballi (M), Khammam Dist, S. Anath Y. Sreenath reddy B. Anantha reddy B. Narsimha reddy G. Ramana reddys

They strongly opposed the project and reported following

1. They reported that the plant construction was taken place in three cropping lands, which is against Green Tribunal.

2. They reported that part of plant site is in Korlagudem Village boundary and some part of plant site is in Tekulapalli Village boundary. But they have not taken permission from Korlagudem village.

3. They informed that Katleru vagu is flowing beside the plant. He informed that on 11.02.2018 Sri T. Harish Rao has inaugurated to construct check dam on this water stream (Vagu) and to supply clean drinking water to Korlagudem. They stated that if this plant was given permission, the waste materials will be directly or through soil infiltration will pollute Katerla Vagu and will harm humans, aquatic animals and cattle.

4. They informed that the plant is not having any own road. They had illegally laid road from main road.

They requested not to give permission to this plant and stated that instead of having benefits, humans, cattle, aquatic animals will be harmed.

Proponent informed that the proposed plant is inclusion within existing site. No additional land acquired. Proponent informed that there is no effluent generation from proposed plant only wastewater generation from domestic usage which is sent to septic tank followed by soak pit. Proponent assured that they will take all necessary pollution control measures and will not release pollutants

2 Sri Y. Chenna Kesava Reddy, H.No. 5-6-329/1,

While welcoming the project he gave the following suggestion 1. CSR funds should be spent in affected villages.

Proponent assured to take-up development activity in the village in consultation with public representatives and revenue authorities.



Vaidehinagar, Vanastalipuram, Hyderabad - 500 070.

2. Green Belt should be developed. 3. To provide employment to the local people 4. He requested to provide rain water harvesting pits

to maintain the ground water level 5. To conduct medical camps 6. He requested to provide training classes. 7. He requested to provide Jobs to farmers or their to

children who had given their lands. 8. He requested to establish ETP Plant.

Proponent informed that they have already planted some plants around the industry and they will take up further plantation in the vacant land. Proponent assured that they will provide training pragammes to un employees and take up the trained persons in the proposed plant. Proponent informed that they have a tank for storage of run-off in the site.

3 H. Madhubabu President, Rural Environment Education and Health Awareness Society, Hyderabad.

While welcoming the project he gave the following suggestion 1. He stated that M/s, Dasharath Prasad Ferilizers

Pvt. Ltd proposes to SSP manufacturing unit. 2. He stated that the Environment consultant M/s

Team Labs & Consultants Pvt Ltd. of this project study area covered 10 k.m radius around the proposed Project area, they studied locations of air ambient quality, noise levels recorded , water samples collected, soil samples also collected these all are in norms of CPCB. This is satisfactory

3. He requested consultant to take health states of village people in 10 km radius.

4. He requested to take Crop production details from near Agriculture lands also.

5. He stated that for operation of the project water requirement is 42.5 KLD. It is taking from ground water, in summer season chance to down fall water level hence requested to arrange rain water harvesting system.

6. He suggested to utilize waste water to plantation, sprinkling on roads. It controls Dust Pollution when your vehicles transport time.

Proponent stated that they will explore to conduct survey on health status in the village. Proponent stated that already they are having one tank with extent of 1.5 Acre for rain water collection which can be used as Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) system. He also stated that the suggestion for providing RWH system is welcoming and they will provide RWH system. Proponent informed that they have already planted some plants around the industry and they will take up further plantation in the vacant land. Proponent assured that they will provide training progammes to un employees and take up the trained persons in the proposed plant. Proponent stated that they will conduct health camps.



7. He stated that 4.2 acres plantation for Green belt is good and it is CPCB norms and requested to increase Green belt to 50% if any possible.

8. He requested to take avenue plantation and suggested to grow fruit bearing and medicinal value trees.

9. He requested to give employment opportunities to local people first and requested to conduct skilled programs for local youth like ITI, Diploma so they will get job opportunities in other industries also

10. He suggested to provide medical facilities to near villages and also to conduct Medical Camps Regularly.

11. He suggested to provide drinking water facility to near villages.

12. He suggested to provide good education to near village children.

13. He suggested to develop all main roads and street roads of near villages.

14. He stated that the project will contribute to additional revenue to the state and central government.

15. For using of CSR budget he suggested to form a Co-ordination committee with village people, Govt, officials and company people, and find necessary works for villages not target oriented works.

Proponent stated that suggestion of committee formation is examined and formed with villagers and take up required programmes.

4 Sri B.V. Reddy, NGO., Aashraya Rural Development Society, Kambadur, Anantapur District

1. He stated that he has no objection as it is very useful for the development & future generations of India and unemployment will also be reduced.

2. He requested to minimize the pollutants generated from fuel combustion because the Concentration of Suspended particulate Matter (SPM) Causes Severe Pollution. Sulfur dioxide

Proponent assured that they will take all necessary pollution control measures and will not release pollutants. Proponent assured that they will provide training progammes to un employees and take up the trained persons in the proposed plant.



(SO2) is the main component of acid rains. Nitrogen oxide (NOx) will mainly impacts respiratory conditions & reacts to form smog. It also effects the ecosystem by effecting vegetation. He suggested to take some safety measures to reduce these pollutant.

3. He requested to recruit local people for skilled and unskilled labour.

5 Sri M. Krishna Murthy, Journalist/NGO, Hyderabad.

While welcoming the project he gave the following suggestion 1. He requested to do avenue plantation and also to

develop medicated and fruit growing plants. 2. He also suggested to control the pollution 3. He suggested to provide drinking water facilities. 4. The management should provide employment in

surrounding villages.

Proponent informed that they have already planted some plants around the industry and they will take up further plantation in the vacant land. Proponent assured that they will take all necessary pollution control measures and will not release pollutants. Proponent assured that they will provide training progammes to un employees and take up the trained persons in the proposed plant.

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A. STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE

1) Executive Summary

2) Introduction

i. Details of the EIA Consultant including NABET accreditation

ii. Information about the project proponent

iii. Importance and benefits of the project

3) Project Description

i. Cost of project and time of completion.

ii. Products with capacities for the proposed project.

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

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

v. Other chemicals and materials required with quantities and storage capacities

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

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

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

ix. Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems.

x. Expansion/modernization proposals:

a. Copy of all the Environmental Clearance(s) including Amendments thereto obtained forthe project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of thelatest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forestsas per circular dated 30th May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulatedin all the existing environmental clearances including Amendments shall be provided. Inaddition, status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing Iexisting operationof the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report.

b. In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance, reasons for nottaking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 1994 and/or EIA Notification

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2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consentto Operate (in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY2005-2006) obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to theconditions of consents from the SPCB shall be submitted.

4) Site Details

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

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

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

iv. Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of the site.

v. Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site.

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

vii. Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing, showphotographs of plantation/greenbelt, in particular.

viii. Landuse break-up of total land of the project site (identified and acquired), government/private - agricultural, forest, wasteland, water bodies, settlements, etc shall be included. (notrequired for industrial area)

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

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

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

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

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

5) Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):

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

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

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iii. Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with lateststatus shall be submitted.

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

v. Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the StateGovernment for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study area.

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

6) Environmental Status

i. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and directionand rainfall.

ii. AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and otherparameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The monitoring stations shall be basedCPCB guidelines and take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zoneand sensitive receptors including reserved forests.

iii. Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in theNAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with - min., max., average and 98% values foreach of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations should be provided as an annexureto the EIA Report.

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

v. Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF&CC, ifyes give details.

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

vii. Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area.

viii. Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines.

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

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

xi. Socio-economic status of the study area.

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7) Impact and Environment Management Plan

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

ii. Water Quality modelling - in case of discharge in water body

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

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

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

vi. Measures for fugitive emission control

vii. Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and management. Copiesof MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste in cement plant shall also beincluded. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recovertechniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation.

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

ix. Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than1,500 trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. shallbe included. The green belt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greeningof the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated.

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

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

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

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

8) Occupational health

i. Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and casualworkers

ii. Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers' health is beingevaluated 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 andperiodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzeddata of above mentioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and departmentwise.

iii. Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of hazardsand 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 workerscan be preserved,

iv. Annual report of heath status of workers with special reference to Occupational Health andSafety.

9) Corporate Environment Policy

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

ii. Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bringinto 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 theenvironmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearanceconditions? Details of this system may be given.

iv. Does the company have system of reporting of non compliances / violations of environmentalnorms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders atlarge? This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report.

10) Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to thelabour force during construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers duringoperation phase.

11) Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC)

i. Adequate funds (at least 2.5 % of the project cost) shall be earmarked towards the EnterpriseSocial Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time

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bound action plan shall be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaboratedupon.

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

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

B. SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDIES FOR CHEMICALFERTILIZER

1. Details on requirement of energy and water alongwith its source and authorization from theconcerned department.

2. Energy conservation in ammonia synthesis for urea production and comparison with besttechnology.

3. Details of ammonia storage and risk assessment thereof.

4. Measures for control of urea dust emissions from prilling tower.

5. Measures for reduction of fresh water requirement.

6. Details of proposed source-specific pollution control schemes and equipments to meet thenational standards for fertilizer.

7. Details of fluorine recovery system in case of phosphoric acid plants and SSP to recoverfluorine as hydrofluorosilicicacid (H2SiF6) and its uses.

8. Management plan for solid/hazardous waste including storage, utilization and disposal ofbye products viz., chalk, spent catalyst, hydro fluoro silicic acid and phosphor gypsum, sulphurmuck,etc.

9. Details on existing ambient air quality for PM10, PM2.5, Urea dust*, NH3*, SO2*,NOx*,HF*,F*,Hydrocarbon ( Methane and Non-Methane) etc., and expected, stack andfugitive emissions and evaluation of the adequacy of the proposed pollution control devicesto meet standards for point sources and to meet AAQ standards.(*as applicable)

10. Details on water quality parameters in and around study area such as pH, Total KjeldhalNitrogen, Free Ammonical Nitrogen, free ammonia, Cyanide, Vanadium, Arsenic, SuspendedSolids, Oil and Grease, *Cr as Cr+6, *Total Chromium, Fluoride, etc.

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S.No Compliance of Terms or Reference Response A. STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE

1 Executive Summary Included in EIA report. 2 Introduction i. Details of the EIA Consultant including

NABET accreditation EIA Consultants: Team Labs and Consultants List of QCI/NABET Consultants: S.No.138 (Rev. 59 - November 16, 2017)

ii. Information about the project proponent Shaik Baji (DeputyManager) iii. Importance and benefits of the project Presented in Chapter 1 of EIA report at

Page No. 1-1 3 Project Description i. Cost of project and time of completion. Cost of Project for Proposed Expansion is

5.5 crores. ii. Products with capacities for the proposed

project. Presented in Chapter 1 of EIA report at Page No. 1-3

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

Not Applicable. The present proposal is a green field project.

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

Presented in Chapter 7 of EIA report at Page No. 7-3

v. Other chemicals and materials required with quantities and storage capacities

Presented in Chapter 7 of EIA report at Page No. 7-3

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

Presented in Chapter 10 at page no.s Effluents: 10-3 Emissions: 10-3 to 10-6 Hazardous Waste: 10-6

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

Total water required: 42.5KLD Consented-5.5 KLD Proposed-37 KLD Detailed water balance is presented in Chapter 2 of EIA Report at Page No. 2-4

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

Presented in Chapter 2 of EIA Report at Page No. 2-1 to 2-2

ix. Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems.

Presented in Chapter 7 of EIA report at Page No. 7-5.

x. Expansion/modernization proposals: a. Copy of all the Environmental

Clearance(s) including Amendments thereto obtained for the project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment

Not Applicable The present proposal is inclusion of Single Super Phosphate manufacturing facility in permitted/consented NPK Fertilizers (by mixing only) unit


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and Forests as per circular dated 30th May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances including Amendments shall be provided. In addition, status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing existing operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report.

b. In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance, reasons for not taking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 1994 and/or EIA Notification 2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate (in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005-2006) obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to the conditions of consents from the SPCB shall be submitted.

Not Applicable The present proposal is inclusion of Single Super Phosphate manufacturing facility in permitted/consented NPK Fertilizers (by mixing only) unit

4 Site Details i. Location of the project site covering village,

Taluka/Tehsil, District and State, Justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were considered.

M/s. Dashrath Prasad Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. Survey No. 274/1, 274/2, 276/A2, 277/A1, Tekulapalli Village, Vijayarai Panchayath, Penuballi Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana Total land area: 12.6 acres.

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


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


iv. Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of the site.

S.No Latitude Longitude 1 17O11’49.39” 80O 36’25.22” 2 17O11’48.70” 80O 36’35.15” 3 17O11’53.04” 80O 36’35.17” 4 17O11’55.26” 80O 36’28.82” 5 17O11’51.04” 80O 36’27.09” 6 17O11’50.35” 80O 36’25.33”

v. Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site.

Enclosed at Annexure - I

vi. Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If located within an Industrial

Plant layout is presented in Chapter 1 of EIA report at Page No. 1-4


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area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of unit within the Industrial area/Estate.

vii. Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing, show Photographs of plantation/greenbelt, in particular.

Photographs of Plant site is presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-2

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

The total site area is 12.6 acres (Already acquired)

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

No Major industries within 10km radius. Land use and Land Cover map of the study area is presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-9.

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

Presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-4 to 3-7

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

Drainage pattern of the impact area is presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-16

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

The total site area is 12.6 acres (Already acquired)

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

Not Applicable. The total site area is 12.6 acres only.

5 Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable): i. Permission and approval for the use of

forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department. (if applicable)

Not Applicable

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

Land use and Land Cover map of the study area is presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-9

iii. Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with latest status shall be submitted.

Not Applicable

iv. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere

There are no National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors


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Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.

of Wild Animals within the impact area of 10 km.

v. Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study area.

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

6 Environmental Status i. Determination of atmospheric inversion

level at the project site and site-specific micrometeorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall.

Site-specific micrometeorological data presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-19 to 3-24

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

AAQ data presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-27 to 3-28

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

Data of all AAQ stations is presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-29 and 3-30

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

Surface water analysis is presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-14

v. Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF&CC, if yes give details.

No.

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

Ground Monitoring locations presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-15 to 3-18.

vii. Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area.

Noise levels monitoring is presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-33

viii. Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines. Soil Characteristics is presented in Chapter


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3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-11 ix. Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles,

frequency of vehicles for transportation of materials, additional traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangement etc.

The additional traffic generated due to the proposed expansion shall be 25-30 truck trips per day.

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

Flora and Fauna of the Impact area is presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-43 to 3-53

xi. Socio-economic status of the study area. Socio-Economic status of the impact area is presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-35 to 3-41.

7 Impact and Environment Management Plan i. Assessment of ground level concentration

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

Predictions of ground level concentrations using ISC-AERMOD using ISCST3 model is of the pollutants presented in Chapter 4 of EIA report at Page No. 4-12 to 4-21. There will be 25-30 truck trips per day after expansion. Emissions considered from transport of vehicles as line source.

ii. Water Quality modelling - in case of discharge in water body

Not applicable No wastewater is generated from SSP manufacturing process. Total effluent generated and Mode of treatment is presented in Chapter 10 of EIA report Page No. 10-3

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

There will be 25 - 30 truck trips per day. Truck transport Incidents and concerns are presented in Chapter 7 of EIA report at Page No. 7-16.

iv. A note on treatment of wastewater from different plant operations, extent recycled and reused for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and

Quantity, quality of effluent generated from different operation is presented in Chapter 10 Chapter 10 of EIA report at Page No. 10-3.


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treated effluent to meet the prescribed standards of discharge under E (P) Rules.

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

Presented in Chapter 10 Chapter 10 of EIA report at Page No. 10-4.

vi. Measures for fugitive emission control Presented in Chapter 10 of EIA report at Page No. 10-6.

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

Presented in Chapter 10 of EIA report at Page No. 10-6. Reduce, reuse and recycled concept is presented in waste-minimization, Energy conservation is presented in Chapter 10 of EIA report at Page No. 10-9

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

Ash generated from Hot Air Oven from NPK Unit is 1.5 TPD and same sold to brick manufactures.

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

Green belt are proposed to be developed is 4.2 acres. Layout showing green belt development is presented in Chapter 10 at Page No. 10-11.

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


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

Total Capital Cost: Rs. 5.5 crores EMP Cost estimate: Rs. 178 Lakhs Recurring Cost on EMP: Rs. 26.2 Laksh/annum. Details are presented in Chapter 10 at Page no. 10-13

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


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

Disaster Management Plan is presented in Chapter 7 of EIA report at Page No.7-10.

Onsite and Offsite Disaster is presented in Chapter 7 of EIA report at Page No.7-11.

8 Occupational Health i. Plan and fund allocation to ensure the

occupational health & safety of all contract Total: 3.8 Lakhs/annum PPE: 2.6 Lakhs/annum


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and casual workers ii. Details of exposure specific health status

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

Medical health check-up is presented in Chapter 10 of EIA report at Page No. 10-8.

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


Suitable PPE is prescribed to the employees working in area where the conc. exceeds PEL values.

The focus shall always be in ensuring concentration within PEL by adopting engineering controls as when requires.

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

Not Applicable

9 Corporate Environment Policy i. Does the company have a well laid down

Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report.

No

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.

No. Will be developed at the time of operation

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

Presented in EMP

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

No


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


11 Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC) i. Adequate funds (at least 2.5 % of the project

cost) shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound action plan shall be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated upon.

Corporate Social Responsibilities – Budget is presented in Chapter 10 of EIA report at Page No. 10-9

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

No Individual Court case against the Project.

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

Enclosed at Compliance of Terms of Reference along with EIA & EMP.

B. SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDIES FOR CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS 1 Details on requirement of energy and water along

with its source and authorization from the concerned department.

Details requirement of energy and water along with its source presented in Chapter 2 of EIA report at Page No. 2-4.

2 Energy Conservation in ammonia synthesis for urea production and comparison with best technology.

Not Applicable

3 Details of ammonia storage and risk assessment thereof.

Not Applicable

4 Measures for control of urea dust emissions from prilling tower.

Not Applicable

5 Measures for reduction of fresh water requirement.

Details of total wastewater generated and mode of treatment is presented Chapter 10 of EIA report at Page No. 10-3.

6 Details of proposed source-specific pollution control schemes and equipments to meet the national standards for fertilizer.


7 Details of fluorine recovery system in case of phosphoric acid plants and SSP to recover fluorine as hydro fluoro silicic acid (H2SiF6) and its uses.

Not Applicable

8 Management plan for solid/hazardous waste including storage, utilization and disposal of by products viz., Chalk, spent catalyst, hydro fluoro silicic acid and phosphor gypsum, sulphur muck, etc.

Disposal plan for the solid is presented Chapter 10 of EIA report at Page No. 10-6.

9 Details on existing ambient air quality for PM10, PM2.5, Urea dust*, NH3*,SO2*,NOx*, HF, F*,

Details of AAQ are presented in Chapter 3 of EIA report at Page No. 3-29 to 3-30.


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Hydrocarbon (Methane and Non-Methane) etc., and expected, stack and fugitive emissions and evaluation of the adequacy of the proposed pollution control devices to meet standards for point sources and to meet AAQ standards.(*as applicable)

Details on Stack and fugitive emissions and proposed pollution control equipment are presented in Chapter 10 of EIA report at Page No. 10-3 to 10-6.

10 Details on water quality parameters in and around study area such as pH, Total Kjeldhal Nitrogen, Free Ammonical Nitrogen, free ammonia, cyanide, vanadium, Arsenic, suspended Solids, Oil and grease, *Cr as Cr+6, *Total chromium, Fluoride, etc.

Presented in Chapter 3 of EIA Report at Table No. 3.3 (surface water quality) and 3.5 (Ground Water quality)


5. ANNEXURES







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