ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SOUGHT BY COMMITTEE IN 46TH
EAC MEETING
FOR
M/s SPECTRUM ETHERS LIMITED
AT
GAT NO. 367, RASEGAON VILLAGE, TEHSIL
DINDORI, NASHIK DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA
Point 1: Action plan to install dedicated incinerator for odorous gas
Reply:
The company has installed multi-stage scrubber system to remove odorous gas as per the MPCB
Consent.
Comprehensive Control system for ‘Air Pollution Control’ is in place, as detailed under.
(i) Multistage scrubber with Hydrogen Peroxide and Specialty Chemicals
(ii) Polishing Scrubber with Caustic lye solution
(iii) Polishing Scrubber with Hypo Chlorite solution
(iv) Multi Cyclone Dust Collector (MDC) for Boiler.
(v) Local Ventury scrubbers with specialty chemicals as scrubber solutions.
(vi) De-odor chemicals are used.
The scrubbers are connected to various reaction systems are provided with negative suction
blower systems.
In order to reduce smell nuisance and the emissions resulting from the processes, we have
provided additional stage dosing of H2O2 at Improved temperature condition, for maximizing the
Effectiveness.
Chemicals having odorous smells like Phosphorous Penta Sulphide and Mercaptans are handling
in closed cubicles, provided with local hoods, connected to induced draft blowers, through
scrubbing system.
By providing and utilizing all the above environment management systems, we observe that
‘stack emissions as well as the ambient air quality’ are very much well within the limits
prescribed by MPCB. Periodical reports of Stack monitoring and ambient monitoring are
submitted to MPCB and MOEF. Environment monitoring reports duly filled in Form-V are
submitted to MPCB and MOEF, regularly.
These proven systems shall be utilized for future products and improvised logics shall be
applied, as required, to keep control on air pollution in and around the premise and environment
control.
Also we wish to submit that after future expansion, we will have 40 different products. This will
result in generation of gases in different types, temperature and pressure. Also the gas generation
is not continuous. Hence it is not feasible to install incinerator for odorous gases.
POINT 2: Existing effluent treatment scheme to be submitted
Reply:
We have installed Effluent Treatment systems, appropriate to the pesticide manufacturing Industry.
Fig. 1: Existing Effluent Treatment Scheme
Quantity of trade effluent per day is below 25.0 m3. The effluent is treated in ETP comprising of Primary,
secondary, tertiary treatment system. After Equalization, chemical oxidation and neutralization, the
effluent is passed through Multiple Effect Evaporator (MEE) and Dryer systems (ATFD). Distillate from
MEE is further treated in ETP comprising of Biological aerators, followed by Sand/Carbon filters to meet
the consent conditions, prior to using the same for cooling, recycling in process and for green belt
development in the factory premises. Slurry from MEE is fed to Dryer (ATFD) system and the residual
sludge is sent to CHWTSDF at Ranjangaon, for further treatments and disposal, as per the Consent
conditions.
To incinerator
POINT 3: Wastewater characteristic of ETP at inlet and outlet
Reply:
The wastewater characteristics of ETP at inlet and outlet are given below:
# Parameter Results in mg/l except pH
Before Treatment After Treatment
1 pH 8 7.8
2 BOD 500 28.4
3 COD 1000 ppm 100
4 Suspended Solids 1000 32.2
5 Oil & Greases N. D. --
6 Total Heavy Metals, if any -- --
Source: Compliance Report on Charter on Corporate Responsibility on Environmental Protection
– Report, prepared by MPCB.
Reports of regular monitoring of ETP outlet conducted by MPCB are attached as Annexure I.
POINT 4: Present mode of disposal of treated effluent and hazardous waste
Reply:
We have provided separate covered shed for storing HW generated. We are the member of
CHWTSDF M/s MEP Ltd., Ranjangaon (Agency approved by MOEF/CPCB/MPCB) and we are
disposing off our HW generated under various categories through them. The Manifestoes are
submitted regularly to MPCB, as per the Consent order. Also periodical Reports are submitted to
MPCB/MOEF-Zonal Office, Bhopal, on regular basis. The category of hazardous waste,
particulars, quantity and mode of disposal is given in table below:
Cat.
No. Particulars
Existing
MTPY Mode of Disposal
29.1 Process waste 237.05 Incineration at CHWTSDF (MEPL, Ranjangaon)
29.2 ETP waste 722.85 Disposal to TSDF site (MEPL, Ranjangaon)
29.3 Off-specification pesticides
(Provision only) 61 Incineration at CHWTSDF (MEPL, Ranjangaon)
33.1 Residue from
decontamination 16.4 Disposal to TSDF site (MEPL, Ranjangaon)
33.2 Sludge cleaning 6.6 Disposal to TSDF site (MEPL, Ranjangaon)
33.3 Discarded Containers /
Barrels 136 Sold to authorized vendor after decontamination
36.4 Distillation residues 25.2 Incineration at CHWTSDF (MEPL, Ranjangaon)
5.1 Used oil
Sold to CPCB authorized re-processor
POINT 5: Air dispersion modeling should be done for winter season.
Reply:
We have conducted the air modeling for winter season November 2013-January 2014. The GLC
is given in following table. It is formed at the distance of 1 Km in the WSW direction of the
factory.
Predicted 24-Hourly Short Term Maximum Incremental Ground Level Concentration
Pollutants Maximum Incremental
Levels, µg/m3
Distance,
km
Direction
Bagasse as fuel
PM 0.44 1.0 WSW
Coal as fuel
PM 0.44 1.0 WSW
SO2 15.46 1.0 WSW
NOx 0.72 1.0 WSW
The detailed report is attached as Annexure 2.
POINT 6: Action plan to install bagfilter instead multicyclone dust collector in the
coal/biomass fired boiler.
Reply:
Our boiler is a multi fuel fired boiler of small capacity, which is run hardly at 50% of its installed
capacity and it had been provided with built-in Multi Cyclone Dust Collector (MDC), as per the
Boiler design Standards specifications. Periodical Inspection is carried out by Boiler Inspector.
The boiler is provided with proper stack of 36 m height and stack monitoring is done by us as
well as by MCPB. The emissions are well within the limits and the reports are submitted to
MPCB periodically. The results are shown below:
Date Of
Sampling
Boiler (Bagasse and Coal)
TPM SO2
<150 mg /Nm3 <60 Kg/ Day
26.02.2013 126.1 2.0
13.06.2013 111 0.5
30.09.2103 132.3 0.8
31.12.2016 138 ND
09.03.2014 62.8 NIL
22.06.2014 30 ND
26.09.2014 42 1.0
It is inferred from MPCB results that the emissions from boiler with Multicyclone Dust Collector
are within the permissible limits. 9 to 10 months in a year bagasse will be used as boiler fuel.
Hence TPM generation will be low and can be mitigated by Multi Cyclone Dust Collector.
POINT 7: Action Taken Report (ATR) on the non-complied points observed by the
Regional Office
Reply:
Action Taken Report (ATR) on the non-complied points observed by the Regional Office is
prepared and attached as Annexure 3.
POINT 8: Quantitative Risk assessment report for solvent storage
Reply:
Quantitative Risk assessment report for solvent storage is prepared for the plant. Study is
conducted for pool fire and fireball scenario of the solvents based on their storages. List of
solvents is given below. The detailed study report is attached as Annexure 4.
# Solvent Sp.Gr. B.P. Flash Point
1 Benzene 0.86-0.87 80-82 <37.8
2 CYCLOHEXANE 0.77 81 -18
3 CYCLOHEXANONE 0.945 - 0.947 155.65 46
4 DMF 0.94 - 0.95 152-154 57
5 DMSO 1.09 - 1.1 189 89-95
6 EDC 1.24 - 1.26 83 6
7 MCB 1.107 - 1.11 131 23
8 MDC 1.31 - 1.32 40 *
9 Mix XYLENE 0.85 - 0.87 135-166 21
10 Solvent C-9 0.865 to 0.870 155-181 43
11 Toulene 0.86-0.87 110-112 4
POINT 9: Point-wise replies to issues raised during public hearing
Reply:
Public hearing was conducted on 01/07/2014 at the project site.
The PP and MPCB had made EIA report and executive summary available for public
perusal, among others, with the following 8 grampanchayat officers from Dindori Tehsil
namely Rasegaon, Deherewadi, Indorey, Kochargaon, Pimpalnare, Umrale Kh.,
Madakijamb and Jambutake.
# Name of the
questioner
Regarding Reply by Company
1 Shri. Dinesh
Gadhve, resident
Rasegaon
Explain the arrangements made
for effluent treatment plant
Industry representative
explained the process of
effluent treatment plant.
2 Hon’ble Chairman Details of odorous effluent
mentioned in the flow chart of
effluent treatment plant.
Industry representative
informed that the tanks holding
the odorous effluent are
provided with vents. These
vents are connected to air
pollution control system.
3 Hon’ble Chairman Storage and disposal methods
adopted for hazardous waste
generated in the effluent
treatment plant.
Industry representative
informed that the hazardous
waste generated from the
effluent treatment plant is
sludge in the form of slurry. The
sludge is further processed in
dryer & about 10 % of moisture
is retained in the sludge which
is filled in plastic bags and
transported through drums to
Common Hazardous Waste
Treatment facility, Pune,
Ranjangaon for scientific
disposal.
4 Shri. Tukaram More,
Resident Rasegaon
Repeat the details of air pollution
control facility provided by the
industry.
Project proponent explained the
working of venturi-scrubber
and other scrubbing
arrangements.
5 Shri.
BalasahebDhage,
resident Rasegaon,
Stated the importance of rivers
and dams within the study area to
local people & referred to
Project Proponent informed that
this incidence is about six to
seven years old.
Hon’ble Chairman
Shri. Rajesh Pandit,
NGO and
Environmentalist
incidences of pollution that have
occurred in the past wherein
water supply for nearby towns
was stopped for few days.
Incidence of river water
pollution that had occurred and
sought additional information
regarding water supply and
stoppage of water supply.
Maharashtra pollution control
board officials came to the
industry to serve closure notice to
the industry.
6 Shri. Balasaheb
Dhage, resident
Rasegaon,
Requested District Magistrate to
start investigation in this matter.
He expected that Bhopal
incidence should not be repeated
in Rasegaon. He informed that
Rasegaon, Dindori is an
environmentally sensitive
illiterate tribal belt and hence
proper decision with regards to
the enquiry may be taken.
7 Hon’ble Chairman
Assured to enquire about the
reason for water pollution and
whether traces of pesticide were
observed in that water. He also
assured that it is his responsibility
that the objections, suggestions
and views raised during public
hearing will be properly
communicated.
8 Shri. Balasaheb
Dhage, resident
Rasegaon,
Due to the water pollution
incidence lakhs of Rupees worth
fish died. He District Magistrate
should give in writing that due to
adverse effect of air pollution,
infants will not born disabled and
Chairman of the Public hearing
instructed the convenor to make
available copy of video
recording at earliest.
Convenor of the Public hearing
that there will not be adverse
effect on wildlife and
environment safety. He also
demanded copy of the video
recording of this public hearing
within 24 hours as it is his moral
and human-right to obtain the
same.
informed the public that the
minutes of this public hearing
will be available for perusal at
District Collector’s Office and
Maharashtra pollution Control
Board’s office at Udyog
Bhavan, Satpur, Nashik.
9 Shri. Sharad Gorde,
Resident Indorey
Reiterated that the incidence that
had occurred six to seven years
ago and how it affected the
villagers that time. He tried to
establish the skin itching caused
to the women who washed
clothes in River after the incident
to the pollution. He also
challenged the industry’s claim of
planting 40,000 trees. He
informed that if even a liter of
industrial effluent is applied to
any tree, the tree will not survive.
He on behalf of Indorey villagers
opposed future expansion of the
industry. He objected that there
were few blank pages left in the
public hearing attendance register
on purpose and suspected foul
play.
Convener of the Public hearing
informed that the complete
proceeding is video recorded and
there is no foul play in taking
attendance. He explained to the
Chairman that the blank pages
are left only to serve as divider.
Chairman expressed his
satisfaction on this attendance
matter.
Representative of the industry
informed that in the year 2008
the industry had provided solar
evaporation ponds for effluents.
After 2008, as per the
guidelines of central pollution
control Boards these solar
evaporation pond were scrapped
and state of the art multi effect
evaporative (MEE) system was
constructed and commissioned
due to this not even single
droplet of water is discharged
out of industry premises. He
strongly mentioned that the
industry obtained zero discharge
level.
10 Shri Rajaram
Yashwant Dhage,
Resident Rasegaon
Villagers of Rasegaon need to
bring drinking water from four
miles as the industries effluent
has entered bore well water.
Chairman instructed that MPCB
officers should contact Shri
Rajaram Dhage & arrange to
collect samples of bore well for
Bore water cannot be polluted on
its own.
analysis purpose. He also
suggested that if required the
samples may send to any
laboratory which Shri Dhage
suggest if there is any doubt in
his mind.
Chairman explained that even in
absence of industries due to
domestic waste from the cities
bore well water becomes unfit
for consumptions.
11 Shri. Balasaheb
Dhage, resident
Rasegaon,
Before 1998 none the bore wells
had water as today.
Chairman informed that report
from Maharashtra pollution
control Board will be called in
with respect of bore well water
pollution in the vicinity of the
industry.
12 Shri. Rajesh Pandit,
NGO and
Environmentalist
Hon’ble Chairman
Shri. Rajesh Pandit,
NGO and
Environmentalist
Hon’ble Chairman
Whether any provision of free of
cost medical check-up camps for
the nearby villagers is made to
check if there is any health issues
due to the industry.
Initiatives to be taken under
corporate responsibility by the
industry
Industry has grown many trees,
however they should plant trees
like neem instead of gulmohar
trees as gulmohar trees grows fast
but does not produce good
quantity of oxygen compared to
other trees.
Give a detailed report about the
compliances made by the industry
in respect of the conditions
prescribed by maharashtra
Representative of the industry
informed that industry has
planted Gulmohar trees as well
as different varieties of trees in
consultation with experts from
Forest Department.
pollution control board.
13 Shri. Prabhakar
Dhage
Local residents are presently
suffering because of smell
nuisance and irritation due to
pollution.
Dr. Kasodkar informed that the
industries employees check up
is carried on every Sunday and
there is no health issue among
the employees.
14 Shri. Balasaheb
Dhage, resident
Rasegaon,
Due to heat and pollution small
children will develop dysentery.
He also invited Dr. Kasodkar to
set up a clinic in Rasegaon
Dr. Kasodkar proposed that he
will carry out health check-up
of villagers once in the three
months through medical camps.
15 Shri. Vilas Dhage,
resident Rasegaon
Hon’ble Chairman
Hon’ble Chairman
If the industry is in operation
since many years, why medical
camps for villagers were not
conducted previously?
Under what provision he has been
employed to study health effects
on the employees.
Is there any provision for the
medical check-up of nearby
surrounding villagers?
Dr. Kasodkar informed that in
future the medical camp will be
conducted for villagers
Representative of the industry
informed under the factory act
the medical check-up of
employees is mandatory.
Representative of the industry
replied that under corporate
responsibility of the industry the
provisions are made for medical
check-up of the nearby
villagers.
16 Shri. Vilas Dhage,
resident Rasegaon
His agricultural land is adjacent
to the industry and no one can
stay there due to pollution. He
requested that the poor people
should not be held ransom.
17 Shri. Sharad Gorde,
resident Rasegaon
No Objection Certificate of all the
neighbouring 10 to 12
Grampanchayat should be taken
instead of only Grampanchayat of
Rasegaon.
18 Shri. Vilas Dhage,
resident Rasegaon
Enquired with the convenor of the
public hearing as to when
Convenor of the Public hearing
informed that copies of EIA &
documents related to the industry
were kept for perusal at Rasegaon
Grampanchayat.
Executive summary were kept
at various Government offices.
However, considering the
sensitivity of the issue copies
were also kept at 09
Grampanchayat offices four
month prior to Public Hearing.
He also informed that
acknowledgement copies of the
submission are available with
him.
The Chairman instructed that
the copies and video recording
should be made available to the
interested people so as to
maintain transparency of public
hearing procedure. He
instructed industry
representatives to announce
local names of the additional
products to be manufactured by
the industry.
19 Shri. Vilas Dhage,
resident Rasegaon
If the products manufactured do
not cause harm to the mankind
and villagers oppose this
expansion the villagers are at loss,
however if products
manufactured does cause harm
and if the villagers do not oppose
the project , in both situation it
will be loss to the villagers. He
informed that during visit to
Maharashtra Pollution Control
Board Office he has seen the
acknowledgement copy of EIA
and executive summary given to
Grampanchayat Rasegaon,
however, the Gramsevak did not
make available copies of the same
The Chairman instructed the
Gramsevak to make copies
available to the literate villagers
for study purposes.
Representative of the industry
informed that villagers had
approached them to get
information about the
expansion of the project.
Industry had explained and
given executive summary in
Marathi language to about 70
to 80 villagers.
Gramsevak, Grampanchayat –
Rasegaon informed that copies
for perusal.
There are many literate villagers
in Rasegaon and they can read
English also. He again alleged
that the gramsevak did not make
available copies of EIA and
executive summary on demand.
related to the public hearing
were made available for perusal.
He also instructed the villagers
to approach the industry for
further clarification.
The Chairman announced that
copies will be made available in
English as well as Marathi
languages. Only two to three
people are raising questions, he
appealed that other people
should also make their
recommendation/ objections
and participate in public
hearing.
20 Shri. DinkarBhoi,
resident Umrale
If expansion of the industry is
allowed, it will have adverse
effect on the health of about 9 to
10 village residents. He
requested to Honourable District
Magistrate and Sub- Regional
Officer, MPCB to not to allow
expansion of the industry and
also instruct industry to control
present pollution. He further
requested them to ensure that no
danger is posed to health of these
villagers.
21 Smt. Yogita More,
Sarpanch, Rasegaon
She has not observed any
discharge of effluent from the
industry in her tenure of three
years as Sarpanch. She informed
that Grampanchayat Rasegaon
and the villagers have always
received co-operation from the
industry. She felt that air
pollution and smell nuisance is
observed receding during last
few years. She is of the opinion
that industrialisation of the
country is necessary. This will
generate employment to jobless
people and new schemes will be
implemented in villages. She
said that due to expansion of the
industry if the villages are going
to be benefited, the project needs
to be carried out. She informed
that due to this project
employment will be generated
for the tribal Dindori district and
also there will be increase in
revenue due to additional tax of
Rasegaon Grampanchayat and
various schemes can be
implemented leading to progress
of the village.
22 Shri. Sanjay
Bendkule, resident
Rasegaon
There is development of a village
due to industry however, there is
need to change production.
Industry provides revenue to
villages to build temple, however
this does not profit the people.
He also pointed out that the
village in which the industry is
located benefits, but what about
neighbouring villages? He
pointed out that the villagers face
problems due to pollution of the
industry and also pointed out that
a relative who had come for a
visit to his house faced health
issue of vomiting. He also
pointed out that smell nuisance is
faced upto 25 kilometres from
the industry. He suggested that
the industry should purchase 50
Acres of land elsewhere and
setup this project there or else
Representative of the industry
informed that the new proposed
products are of lower
concentrations of fungicide type
and will cause lesser smell
nuisance. Old products will be
phased out gradually in a step
by step manner and replaced by
new products proposed.
completely change production to
prevent smell nuisance and
relieve them of smell nuisance
problem.
23 Smt. Yogita More,
Sarpanch, Rasegaon
Elaborate on new products. Representative of the industry
informed that following
products are proposed: DM-45
and TrisulphateZol are
fungicide, Glycosate is a
weedicide, BDVP and
Chloropyrophos are
insecticides. The proposed
products are of lesser severity
and most of them fall under blue
category of pesticides and are
fungicide and weedicide types.
24 Shri. Prabhakar
Dhage, resident
Rasegaon
Few villagers in
unison
One of the villagers
Smell nuisance is also generated
during manufacture of
chloropyrophos.
The industry should declare that
they will control 100 % smell
nuisance.
DDVPA gas generates smell and
is poisonous
Representative of the industry
informed that during
production of chloropyrophos,
chlorination is carried out and
there is a group of phosphate in
this group. Due to chlorination
severity of smell nuisance is
reduced.
Representative of the industry
assured that measures will be
taken to control 100 % smell
nuisance.
25 Hon’ble Chairman Whether any instruments are
available to measure smell and
whether any standards are
prescribed for smell that induces
irritation and vomiting?
Representative of the industry
informed that concentration of
gasses can be measured
however, presently there are no
instruments to measure smell.
26 Hon’ble Chairman Whether instruments to measure
smell are available
internationally? He also enquired
Representative of the industry
informed that the industry has
provided sensors for detection
as to whether pesticide industries
in foreign countries also have
same severity of smell nuisance?
of H2S gas and HCl fumes.
27 Hon’ble Chairman Whether by any means severity of
smell nuisance can be reduced
during production process?
Representative of the industry
informed that severity of smell
nuisance was there five years
ago is accepted, however
severity of smell nuisance has
been significantly reduced by us
and we are further attempting to
reduce the same. He also
informed that assurance has
been giver that production of
smell generating products will
be gradually reduced. Steps will
be also taken to reduce smell
during manufacture of Phorate
product.
28 Hon’ble Chairman How many products out of 10
presently manufactured are
exported?
Representative of the industry
informed that most of the
products are exported.
29 Hon’ble Chairman To which countries are these
products exported?
Representative of the industry
informed that the products are
exported to Latin America,
Taiwan etc.
30 Shri. Dattatray
Upsunde, resident
Rasegaon
The smell nuisance is due to
present production capacity itself.
Due to additional production
smell nuisance will increase;
hence additional production
should not be taken and the
villagers oppose the proposed
expansion of products. He
suggested that the Doctors should
have carried out medical check-
ups of the employees and
villagers also.. He informed that
he has no objection to the present
project, however instructed to
reduce smell nuisance.
31 Hon’ble Chairman Enquired about the number of
laborers and officers employed
presently.
Representative of the industry
informed that presently 140
laborers and officers are
employed and that there are
maximum local labor from
Rasegaon village and about 20
to 25 laborers come from other
places.
32 Hon’ble Chairman Enquired as to whether laborers
are skilled or unskilled
Representative of the industry
informed that the present work
requires a mixture of skilled
and unskilled laborers and
hence both are included.
33 Hon’ble Chairman Enquired as to what percentage of
production is exported.
Representative of the industry
informed that about 20 % of
total production is exported.
34 Hon’ble Chairman To which countries are these
products exported?
Representative of the industry
informed that the products are
exported to Latin America,
Taiwan etc.
35 Hon’ble Chairman Enquired about the brand names
by which the industry sells its
products.
Representative of the industry
Informed that production of
industry is sold throughout the
country. The industry does not
have its own distribution
network. The industry has a tie
up with M/s. Zuari Agro
Chemicals Ltd., M/s. Shriram
Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd.,
M/s. Paradeep Phosphate Ltd.,
Chambal fertilisers Ltd., etc. for
selling of formulation products.
Technical grade products are
sold to industries for
formulation.
36 Few Villagers Industry should take the villagers
in confidence before taking any
permission
37 Hon’ble Chairman Whether there is a system to store Representative of the industry
and then let out smell. He gave
example of water bottle with lid
i.e. Store the smell in the bottle
and open it to let out smell. He
also enquired whether industry is
in operation at this moment.
informed that the industry is in
operation at this moment. He
also informed that there is no
provision of storing and letting
out smell. However due to
sudden power failure smell
nuisance may be aggravated at
some times.
38 Hon’ble Chairman Whether the industry has carried
out any social work like medical
camps, educational programs etc.
Through corporate social
responsibility funds.
Representative of the industry
informed that during summer
season water is supplied to the
villagers through tankers also
eye check-up and surgery camp
was held and free surgery and
distribution of spectacles were
carried out.
39 Shri. Vasant Thete,
resident Nalegaon
Industry has provided pipeline for
water supply from Nalegaon dam.
He expressed his apprehension
that industry may use the same
pipeline to discharge their
effluent. He declared his
objection to the project stating the
reason that due to pollution of the
industry, children are affected
with symptoms like lack of
enthusiasm, headache etc.
Representative of the industry
informed that this region is at a
height of 80 meters and water is
brought to the industry by
pumping. There is a small
rivulet lowing near the base of
the dam. Provision of pumps by
spending 1 Lac rupees and with
assistance of Rasegaon,
Nalegaon and Umrale villagers
is made to pump the rivulet
water into the dam to increase
its water level.
40 Hon’ble Chairman Presently whether industry
discharges any effluent outside
premises? He further enquired as
to whether water requirement will
increase due to increase in
production?
Representative of the industry
informed that provision of
additional 0.063 TMC water
reserved for industrial purpose
through Alandi dam is made.
41 Shri. VasantThete,
resident Nalegaon
Industry has spent 23 to 25 Lac
Rupees for getting water through
pipeline. He also informed that
the villagers don’t use water from
pipeline for drinking purpose,
instead they use bore-well water.
He also stated that the possibility
of villagers facing water scarcity
cannot be ruled out and the
industry management will be
responsible for such situation.
42 Shri. Babasaheb
Upsunde
During low atmospheric pressure
it takes about 1 to 2 hours for the
smell to subside within his house.
He requested the industry
administration to take steps to
reduce smell nuisance.
43 Shri. Yogesh
Upsunde
Appealed to the Honorable
Chairman to consider the present
nuisance faced by the villagers
and nuisance generated due to
the additional production before
taking any further decision.
44 Smt. Bendkule, local
tribal
There is acute scarcity of water.
Local Marathi villagers harass us
by throwing away our utensils.
However, the industry supports us
by delivering water to us through
tankers.
Honorable Chairman of the
Public Hearing instructed
Gramsevak to investigate
difficulties faced by the tribal’s
and villagers and submit his
report. He assured to assist the
villagers wherever possible
within the purview of his
official capacity.
45 Shri. Raosaheb
Lahange, resident
Rasegaon
There is acute water scarcity in
the village and the industry helps
by supplying water through
tankers.
Honorable Chairman of public hearing summarized the proceedings with following points:
a. Most of the issues raised during the public hearing can be settled through dialogue
between industry management and villagers
b. Feeling of villagers are strong with respect to the issue of smell nuisance
c. Industry is not properly implementing CSR activity, he instructed the industry to
implement CSR activities forthwith.
d. He expressed that he has own doubts about increase in pollution load due to expansion,
however he mentioned that there is competent authority at MoEF to take decision.
e. He mentioned that pesticides are necessity in farming. Pesticides do not emit smell. Such
kind of industries is needed, however development of people should be ensured.
Convener took permission of Hon. Chairman to conclude the public hearing.
Regional Officer, MPCB gave vote of thanks and concluded the proceedings of Public Hearing.
ANNEXURE 1
CREP INFORMATION
AND
MPCB RESULTS
FOR EFFLUENT TREATEMNT PLANT
MAHARASHTRA POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
Grams : “PREPOLL” Tel .No : 2365150, 2362820 Fax : 2365161 E-mail : [email protected]
SUB – REGIONAL OFFICE UDYOG BHAVAN, 1st floor, Near ITI Signal, Trimbak road, MIDC Compound, Nashik – 422 007. Date: 23.06.2015
Name of the Industry : M/s. Spectrum Ethers Ltd. :
Location Address : Gat No. 367 A/p-Rasegaon.Tal-Dindori.Nasik :
Contact Person (with e mail and cell no.) : Mr.V.N.Pawar ([email protected])
02557(226371)
Date or Year of Establishment : 1994
Total number of workers : 154 nos
(Include all shifts, offices staff, contractual etc.)
1. Products manufactured in last 3 years
Sr.No. Product Quantity manufactured in MT
2014-15 2013-14 2012-13
1. Phorate Technical 1990.93 1519.23 1777.440 2. Profenofos Technical 1143 1540.165 1037.250 3. Terbufos Technical 105.6 54.340 297.940 4. Propiconazole technical 183.15 309.232 100.505
2. Fuel Consumption
Sr.No. Fuel Quantity used in MT
2014-15 2013-14 2012-13
1. Bagasse 13400 13400 11902
2. Coal 760 760 3429
3. LDO 0 0 0
3. Water Consumption
Sr.No. Category of Use Quantity used in cu.m per month
2014-15 2013-14 2013-12
1. Vessel washing/floor washing 0 0 0
2. Process 496.37 482.77 548
3. Cooling 5348.82 5549 2719
4. Boiler 1198.13 1243 1694.68
5. Domestic 128.37 133 200
4. Waste Water Generation
Sr.No. Category of Use Quantity in cu.m per month
2014-15 2013-14 2013-12
1 Daily quantity of trade
effluent
442 988 683.6
2 Daily quantity of sewage
effluent from the factory.
180 135 177.7
3 Daily quantity of treated
effluent
700 780 683.6
5. Characteristic of waste water
Sr.
No.
Parameter Results in mg/l except pH dtd.
Before Treatment After Treatment
1. pH 8 7.8
2. BOD 500 28.4
3. COD 1000 ppm 100
4. Suspended Solids 1000 mg/l 32.2
5. Oil & Greases N.D. -
6. Total heavy Metals, if any - -
Disposal of treated waste water (a) on Land for irrigation
6. Stack Emission Data, if applicable
Sr.
No.
Stack/Chimney
attached to
Gas
Flow/Discharge
in Nm3/hr
Parameters mg/ Nm3
Particulate
matter
Sulphur
dioxide
H2S
1. DETA stack 413.44 22.55 0.02 -
2. Phorate stack 1181.92 22.28 0.25 -
3. ETP stack 1158.39 17.35 0.3 0.3
4. Formulation
stack
570.2 15.23 0.1 -
7. Hazardous Waste (HW) generation
Sr.No. Name of Hazardous Waste Quantity in cu.m per month
2014-15 2013-14 2012-13
1. 29.1 95.175 206.446 255.278
2. 29.2 768.624 776.985 530.540
3. 29.3 - - -
4. 32.2 - - -
5. 33.1 - - -
6. 33.2 - - -
7. 33.3 92.370 94.084 61.552
8. 36.4 - - -
8. Method of Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Sr.No. Name of
Hazardous
Waste
Method of Treatment
Direct
Landfill
Treatment &
Landfill
Incineration Recycling/Reuse
on site or sale
1. 29.1 - - Incineration -
2. 29.2 - - Incineration -
3. 29.3 - - - -
4. 32.2 - - - -
5. 33.1 - - Incineration -
6. 33.2 - - - -
7. 33.3 - - Incineration -
8. 36.4 - - Incineration -
9. Handling of Hazardous Chemicals as per MSIHC Rules, 1989, as amended
Sr.No
.
Name of Hazardous Chemical Quantity Handled, MT
2014-15 2013-14 2012-13
1 Ethyl alcohol ( Absolue alcohol –99.9 % pure
1140 1181.179 1127.574
2 DETA 0 0 0
3 Toluene 2.8 8.1 11.025
4 P2S5 919 991.8 907.32
5 Ethyl Mercaptan 512.350 552.135 476.362
6 Formaldehyde 37 % 720.410 794.581 730.584
7 Nitrogen ( 7 m3 cylinders ) 7 10 11
8 Methyl bromide - - 0
9 t- Butyl mercaptan 51.860 37.440 108.45
10 Thio diphenol ( TDP) 0 0 0
11 Dimethyl Thio Phosphoryl chloride ( DMTCl)
0 0 0
12 Methanol 0.3 0.3 0.299
13 Caustic lye ( 100 % ) 0.5 0.550 0.1
14 Caustic lye ( 48 % ) 885 1110.379 901.651
15 Parabromo Orthochloro Phenol ( PBOCP )
0 0 0.25
16 Trimethyl Amine ( TMA ) 865.650 1313.465 776.04
17 DETCl 584.410 910.565 595.343
18 n- Propyl bromide 422.616 654.724 438.381
19 Bromoacetophenone 0 0 0
20 1,2 Pentane diol 93.208 117.920 42.5
21 1,2,4 Triazole 74.175 88.609 33.05
22 Methylene dichloride 0 0 0
23 Dimethyl formamide 0 0 0
24 Mixed Xylene 0 0 0
25 Emulsifier 5 5.3 0
26 Stabilizer 0 0 0
27 2 chloro 5 chloro methyl pyridine 0 0 0
28 n- cyano methyl imidate 0 0 0
29 Mono methyl amine 0 0 0
30 Hydro chloric acid( 30 % ) 3.825
31 OCP 404 596.793 437.092
32 Bromine 636 921.425 566.816
33 DICAP 155.557 197.5 74.5
34 MCB 141 343.773 228.097
10. Any Other Information-
Sub-Regional Officer, Nashik
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ANNEXURE 2
AIR DISPERSION MODELING
FOR
WINTER SEASON
M/s SPECTRUM ETHERS LIMITED
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1.0 Impact on Air Quality
Spectrum Ethers Ltd. has proposed additional boiler of capacity 7.5 TPH in the existing
premises of plant located at Rasegaon village, Dindori tahsil of Nasik Dist. in Maharashtra state.
Air quality impact is envisaged due to operation of this proposed boiler. Boiler will be operated
on bagasse most of time of year however it will also use coal as fuel when bagasse is not
available. Hence there will be emission of Particulate Matter (PM), Sulphur Dioxide(SO2) and
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) due to burning of these fuels.
Ground level concentrations (GLCs) have been predicted using AERMODCloud software. The
application incorporates U.S. EPA air dispersion models AERMOD and ISCST3 into one
integrated graphical interface. The model uses rural dispersion and regulatory defaults options as
per guidelines on air quality models (PROBES/70/1997-1998).
1.1 Input to Model
Proposed boiler will be connected to existing stack attached to boilers (capacity 7.5+2.5 TPH).
Two modeling options are considered when boiler will be operated on Bagasse and other using
coal. The stack details and flue gas characteristics are provided below:
Table-1: Stack Emission
Parameters Unit Stack Attached to proposed boilers 7.5
TPH
Stack height m 36
Stack diameter at exit / top m 1.6
Stack exit gas velocity m/s 4.95
Stack gas temperature at exit Deg. C 109.5
Fuel type Bagasse Coal
Fuel requirement T/day 118 52
(S-0.5%)
PM Emission g/sec 0.17
(120 mg/Nm3)
SO2 Emission g/sec -- 6.02
NOx Emission g/sec -- 0.28
Air pollution control
equipment
Mechanical dust collector
Hourly meteorological data recorded at site for winter season (Nov-Dec, 2013 and Jan 2014)
on wind speed, direction and temperature is used as input. Site specific wind-rose for this
season is shown in Figure-1. For the site-specific mixing heights CPCB document
PROBES/88/2002-2003 is followed. Average hourly data for 24 hrs used for modeling is
tabulated in Table-2.
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Figure-1: Site Specific Wind Rose for Winter Season
(Nov-Dec 2013 and Jan 2014)
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Table-2: Average Hourly Meteorological Data for 24 Hours used for Modeling
Time W.D.* W.S. Temp. Stability M.H.
Hr. Deg. m/s Deg.K Class m
1 248 0.83 293 6 50
2 248 0.83 292 6 50
3 23 0.28 291 6 50
4 68 0.56 290 6 50
5 293 0.56 288 6 50
6 23 0.83 287 6 50
7 45 1.11 288 2 50
8 68 1.67 288 2 50
9 90 1.11 291 1 200
10 45 1.11 291 1 500
11 68 1.39 291 1 600
12 90 1.39 291 1 1000
13 113 0.83 292 1 1200
14 68 0.83 292 1 1200
15 338 0.56 291 1 1200
16 23 0.56 292 1 1200
17 360 0.56 291 2 1000
18 270 1.39 289 2 700
19 45 1.11 288 6 600
20 68 1.39 289 6 500
21 68 1.39 290 6 300
22 68 1.39 290 6 200
23 68 0.56 292 6 100
24 45 0.83 291 6 100
* W.D. are blowing from
In the short-term simulations, the incremental ground level concentrations were estimated to
obtain an optimum description of variations in concentrations within 10 km radius w.r.t. stack
attached to boiler as centre.
1.2 Prediction
The predicted results are tabulated below in Table-3 and dispersion trend is shown as
isopleths in Figure-1, 2 and 3 respectively for PM, SO2 and NOx.
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Table-3: Predicted 24-Hourly Short Term Maximum Incremental
Ground Level Concentration
Pollu-
tants
Maximum Incremental
Levels, µg/m3
Distance,
km
Direction
Bagasse as fuel
PM 0.44 1.0 WSW
Coal as fuel
PM 0.44 1.0 WSW
SO2 15.46 1.0 WSW
NOx 0.72 1.0 WSW
The maximum incremental GLCs (Refer Table-3) of PM, SO2 and NOx are superimposed on
the baseline concentrations recorded during the study period to arrive at the likely resultant
concentrations after implementation of the proposed boiler. The cumulative concentration
(baseline + incremental) is tabulated below in Table-4.
Table-4: Resultant Concentrations Due To Incremental GLC's
Sce-
nario
Incremental
Concentrations,
g/m3
Baseline
Concentrations,**
g/m3
Resultant
Concentrations,
g/m3
CPCB Limit for
Industrial, Residential,
Rural & Other Area,
g/m3
PM 0.44 82.70 83.14 100
SO2 15.46 26.00 41.46 80
NOx 0.72 35.00 35.72 80
** - Maximum Baseline concentration in study area
1.3 Impact Assessment
Ambient air quality in study area w.r.t. PM, SO2 and NOx is within NAAQS 2009 as seen from
Table-4 above. Hence, any significant impact is not envisaged.
2.0 Mitigation Measures
Ambient air quality will be within NAAQS 2009 as mentioned above. Mechanical dust collector
is provided as air pollution control measures and stack of adequate height, 36 m is also provided
to disperse the flue gas.
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Figure-2: Short Term 24 Hourly Incremental GLCs of PM
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Figure-3: Short Term 24 Hourly Incremental GLCs of SO2
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Figure-4: Short Term 24 Hourly Incremental GLCs of NOx
ANNEXURE 3
ACTION TAKEN REPORT FOR
POINTS OBSERVED BY RO OFFICE
Action Taken Report for Points Observed by RO Office
Specific Conditions
Cond.
No.
Condition Summary Action Plan
i Process effluent generation,
segregation of high COD toxic
waste stream, recycling of
condensate from MEE & CT and
domestic effluent
Process effluent is within prescribed limit.
Effluents generated are segregated in to high COD
toxic waste stream and tertiary treatment is given.
Slurry is passed through ATFD system and solid
waste is disposed to CHWTSDF, Ranjangaon.
Condensate from MEE is treated in tertiary system
consists of bio sludge aerators, passed thru sand
/carbon filters along with CT blow down and then
final out let water is used for recycled in the
process/CT make up/ Green belt. Domestic
effluent is treated in Septic tank and O/F is used
for dilution of stream taken for gardening.
ii Adequate stack height & acoustic
treatment for DG Set, Multi-stage
scrubber to control process
emissions
7 m stack is provided to DG set and DG set are
used only in case of power failure. Acoustic
enclosures are provided to DG sets and periodic
monitoring is done to check noise levels. Multi-
stage scrubbers are attached to process vents with
specialty chemicals used as scrubber solutions and
stack monitoring is done periodically and reports
are submitted to MPCB/MOEF.
iii Monitoring of non-methane HC,
H2S, Cl2, Br & its submission to
Ministry
Online monitoring systems installed and
commissioned. Uploading of the “data” is under
process. Screen Shots are attached.
iv Publishing monitoring data on
company website
The factory is remotely located and having net
work related problems. We have applied to BSNL
Lease Line for continuous internet connection.
However uploading “DATA” is initiated, with
existing internet connection.
v Standard notified for pesticide
under EP act to be followed
EP act standards are being complied. Consent
compliance reports are being submitted regularly
to MPCB.
vi Authorization under HWMH &
trans-boundary movement rules
2008, MPCB permission for
disposal of TSDF. Fire fighting
measures in case of emergency.
Complied. Authorization is obtained under
HWMH & trans-boundary movement rules
2008,vide our consent to operate issued by MPCB.
We are members of m/s MEPL & Mem. No.
MEPL/CAS008 for disposal of hazardous waste
The manifestos are submitted to MPCB regularly.
Full fledged fire hydrant system, various types of
Fire Extinguishers,Sprinklers,Foam tenders etc.are
in place. Mock drills are regularly conducted &
Measures are taken for firefighting as per the
DISH requirements and Risk Analysis report
suggestions.
vii Compliance of MSIHC Rules &
MVA Rules
We are regularly complying various MSIHC and
MVA Rules. The inspection is done by Factory
Inspector regularly. We have got CCOE license
and Solvents license and we are fulfilling the terms
and conditions of the same.
viii Company shall undertake waste
minimization measures
The suggestions by RO, MoEF are already in
practice.
ix Fugitive emissions shall be
monitored regularly and shall
conform to limits imposed by
MPCB
The fugitive emissions are monitored in work zone
and reports are submitted regularly to MPCB
x Solvent Management shall be
undertaken
The suggestions by RO, MoEF are already in
practice.
xi Storage tanks under negative
pressure, N2 blanketing, closed
handling system for chemicals and
solvents, magnetic seals for
reactors, chilled brine condensers
for VOC and solvent traps
Storage tank vent lines are diverted through
scrubbing system. N2 blanketing is provided.
closed handling system is provided for chemicals
and solvents. Chilled water/brine condensers are
provided to minimize VOC emissions, followed by
ventury scrubber.
xii Provision of vapour recovery,
LDAR system & LEL indicators
LDAR systems for all required components are
installed with LEL indicators and maintained.
Photos are attached here with.
xiii Spillage shall be avoided and
garland drains to be constructed to
avoid mixing of spillage with
domestic waste & storm drain
All floor collections are connected to collection pit
through acid resistant tile lined covered drains.
Spill control program is in place. No major
spillage reported in last 3 years. Other drains are
provided separately. Dry gutter are targeted and
maintained ,as verified by RO .
xiv Arrangement for control of odour
nuisance
Processes vents are routed through double deck
vent condensers to localized multi stage ventury
scrubbers and finally to common polishing
scrubbing system. Continuous dosing of H2O2 is
done to deodorizer to control odour nuisance.
xv Financial provision for above
suggested environmental
safeguards
For above purpose, Rs. 388.67 Lakhs have been
allocated for Year 2014-15. This is shown as part
of Six monthly monitoring reports, submitted
regularly to MoEF, Bhopal.
xvi Occupational Health Surveillance
of workers
One Doctor with paramedic staff is appointed for
Occupational Health Surveillance of workers.
Regular health checkup is done and records are
maintained as per factory Act.
xvii Arrangement for prevention of
possible fire hazard
Adequate preventive measures are provided while
designing the plant and due care is taken through
HAZOP studies. Suitable fire extinguishers and
fire hydrant system is provided in all working
areas.
xviii Training to all employees for
safety and health aspects, pre-
employment and regular medical
examination Training for handling
the chemicals
All employees are trained in matter of safety and
health. The trainings are also given at the time of
recruitment. Mock drills are also conducted on
site. Medical examination of employees is done at
the time of employment and medical check-up is
conducted time to time.
xix Usage of PPEs by all employees
shall be ensured.
PPEs are provided to all workers to prevent any
untoward situation, Their use is compulsory.
xx Follow-up of CREP
Recommendations
Company is submitting CREP information
regularly to SPCB in prescribed format. The CREP
recommendations are being complied.
xxi Action plan for waste
minimization
The steps are already being taken for waste
minimization. E. g. In profenofos production,
NaCl (salt) generated was disposed as hazardous
waste. It is segregated and now converted to non-
hazardous waste and then sent for secure landfill.
xxii Company shall undertake rain
water harvesting measures
rain water harvesting structure is provided. The
water is collected in pond and used in lean season
xxiii Green Belt as per CPCB
guidelines
41,325 trees are already planted, taking into
consideration the recommendations from MPCB.
Casuarina plantation is already done on site and
will be preferred in future too.
xxiv Facilities provision for
construction workers
The construction is minimum. Majority is only
fabrication work. Accommodation with facilities
are locally provided, nearby factory.
General Conditions
i Pas shall strictly adhere to
stipulations made by SPCB
We have valid consent from MPCB and consent
compliance is submitted regularly to MPCB
ii No further expansion/
modification is to be done without
prior approval of MoEF
We agree to this condition.
iii At no time emissions shall exceed
prescribed limit. In event of failure
of pollution control, unit shall be
automatically put out of operation
and shall not restart till desired
efficiency is achieved.
Complied. Scrubber pumps and blower interlock
system provided to control the addition of critical
chemicals, in the reactors.
iv Emissions from Process shall
conform to standards prescribed
by concerned authorities. In event
of failure of Pollution control
system, unit shall not be restarted
till situation is rectified. Stack
monitoring shall be carried out for
The emissions are within limit. Stack monitoring is
being carried out regularly. The reports are
submitted during the visit. We agree that In event
of failure of Pollution control system, respective
unit shall not be restarted till situation is rectified.
SO2, NOx, HCl and SPM
v Locations of AAQ monitoring
shall be decided in consultation
with MPCB. At least 1 station
each shall be upwind, downwind
and at GLC location
AAQ monitoring locations are as per CPCB
guidelines. AAQ monitoring is done by MPCB.
Reports are submitted regularly.
vi Dedicated scrubbes and stacks as
per CPCB guidelines. Scrubbed
water shall be sent to ETP.
Dedicated scrubbers (odd 5 + 4 series)are
provided. Appropriate stack height (36 m) is
provided as per CPCB guidelines. Scrubber
solution is sent to ETP.
vii Noise Monitoring and Noise
control measures
Noise levels are monitored on regular basis and
reports are submitted to MPCB/MOEF and are
within prescribed limits. DG sets are provided with
Acoustic enclosures and Ear plugs are provided for
electricians operating DG sets.
viii Implementation of
recommendations made in respect
of Environmental Management
and risk mitigation measures
Complied. Quantitative Risk Analysis is done and
recommendations are being followed.
ix CSR We are already doing the CSR activities in the
vicinity of project site. The details are attached.
CSR Activities of last 3 years:
# Particulars Amount Rs.
Lakh
2013
1 Cultural and Religious
Activities
25.67
2 Drinking water supply 2.44
3 Veterinary Camp 0.25
2014
1 Cultural and Religious
Activities
0.45
2 Nasik Rural Police
Welfare
0.25
3 Drinking water supply 1.5
2015
1 Dr. Ambedkar Temple
and Jayanti celebration
1.61
2 Cultural and Religious
Activities
0.61
x Eco-development measures
including community welfare
The company is currently doing social forestry and
plant distribution in the vicinity of project site. In
future, we are planning to provide solar street
lights, guidance for rainwater harvesting and
groundwater recharging and biogas plants for
nearby villages as a step towards eco-development
of the area.
xi Separate EMC equipped with full-
fledge lab shall be set up to carry
out environmental management &
monitoring
EMC with lab facility is set up. It is headed by
Plant Manager of the unit with help of managers
and 3 workers. Monitoring is done on site. Also
the services of MoEF & CC approved external labs
are hired to carry out monitoring.
xii Adequate funds to implement
conditions stipulated by MoEF and
State Govt.
We have budgeted Rs. 7 crores vide the proposed
expn., to implement future conditions going to be
stipulated by MoEF and State Govt.
xiii Environmental action plan and six-
monthly compliance report
We are submitting six-monthly compliance reports
regularly to MoEF, Bhopal as per the action plan.
xiv Copy of clearance letter to be sent
to local authority/ NGO if any
from who suggestions/
representations were received
while processing the proposal
We agree to this condition.
xv Six-monthly compliance report We are submitting six-monthly compliance reports
regularly to MoEF, Bhopal
xvi Environmental Statement &
compliance of EC conditions shall
be submitted to SPCB, RO of
MoEF and shall be uploaded on
website of company
We have already submitted “On Line” this year’s
Environmental Statement and Compliance of EC
submission. It is being uploaded to Company’s
website.
xvii PP shall inform public regarding
accord of EC through local
newspapers
We have informed the public regarding accord of
existing EC through local newspaper.
xviii PA shall inform RO & ministry
the date of financial closure and
final approval of project by
concerned authorities and date of
start of project
For existing project Final approval was obtained in
24 th Nov 2009 and Project was commissioned in
January 2011.
9 Ministry may revoke or suspend
the clearance if implementation of
any of above conditions is not
satisfactory
We agree to this condition.
10 Ministry reserves the right to
stipulate additional conditions, if
found necessary. The company
will implement these conditions in
time bound manner.
We agree to this condition.
11 Any appeal against this EC shall
lie with national Appellate
Authority if preferred within 30
days
We agree to this condition.
12 Above conditions will be enforced
inter-alia under the provisions of
We agree to this condition.
Water Act 1974, Air Act 1981, EP
Act 1986, HW Rules 2003/2008
and public liability Insurance Act
1991along with their amendments
and rules.
Summary
We have been advised to implement and follow Environmental management, CREP guidelines,
Green belt development, CSR, Eco-development measures, road/drain preparations and
submission of six-monthly reports. We are already implementing these measures and shall
continue to do so in future.
ANNEXURE 4
QUANTITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT
REPORT
FOR SOLVENT STORAGE
M/s SPECTRUM ETHERS LIMITED