ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT - … IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR The Proposed Expansion of Steel Melting...

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

FOR

The Proposed Expansion of Steel Melting plant and Rolling Mill

from 27,000 TPA to 90,000 TPA of MS Billets and 60,000 TPA to 89,700 TPA of Re-Rolled steel Products

AT

S.F.Nos. 111/2B, 2C1,2C2, 2D2A, 2D3A, 2E1A, 2E2A,

111/1A, 111/1B & 111/2A2

Peravallur Village, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District,

Tamil Nadu

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Project Proponent M/s. GBR Metals Private Limited Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu

EIA Consultant

M/s. Vimta Labs Limited Hyderabad / Coimbatore

QCI/NABET Accredited EIA Consultant

JANUARY 2017

Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Expansion of Steel Melting Plant

and Rolling Mill from 27,000 TPA to 90,000 TPA of MS Billets and 60,000 TPA to 89,700 TPA of Re-Rolled Steel Products by M/s. GBR Metals Private Limited at Peravallur

Village, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu

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Vimta Labs Limited, Hyderabad/Coimbatore ES-1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

M/s. GBR Metals Private Limited (herein after referred to as GBRMPL) proposes to

expand their production capacity of Steel melting plant and Rolling mill. The project site is

located at S.F No.111/2B, 2C1, 2C2, 2D2A, 2D3A, 2E1A, 2E2A, 111/1A, 111/1B & 111/2A2,

Peravallur village, Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu.

The proposed expansion features increasing the production capacity of MS Billets and re-

rolled steel products from 27,000 TPA to 90,000 TPA and 60,000 TPA to 89,700 TPA

respectively. The proposed production capacity can be achieved by replacing the existing 2 x

8 MT induction furnaces by 2 x 15 MT induction furnaces. The estimated total cost for the

proposed expansion is Rs.5 Crores.

Project Scoping Category

As per the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification dated 14th September 2006, the

proposed expansion project falls under the Schedule No.3 (a) [Metallurgical Industries-

Ferrous and Non-ferrous] and categorized as “Category B1” for which the Environmental

Clearance (EC) from the State level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) is

required.

In line with EIA notification, a TOR meeting was held for determining Terms of Reference

(ToR) on 22th July 2016 and received TOR vide letter No. SEIAA/F.5300/2016/TVLR/3

(a)/TOR-262/2016 dated on 29.07.2016 and the EIA report has been prepared in line with

the TOR conditions obtained.

1.1 Location of the Project

The existing plant site is situated at Peravallur Village, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District,

Tamil Nadu. The existing plant is 0.9-km away from Peravallur in North East Direction. The

nearest highway to the plant is NH-5 which connects Guntur-Chennai at 0.5 km in West

direction. The nearest Railway station to the plant site is Ponneri Railway station which is

located at a distance of 6.3 km in ENE direction. The nearest airport is Chennai International

airport at a distance of 34.7 km in South direction.

The existing industry comprises a land area of 3.265 ha (8.06 acres). The proposed

expansion activities will be carried out within the existing industrial premises itself.

Therefore no additional land will be acquired for the proposed expansion. The Index map

and aerial view of the existing plant site is shown in Figure-1.1 and Figure-1.2

respectively. The study area map of 10 km radius is shown in Figure-1.3. The details of

environmental setting are given in Table-1.1.

Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Expansion of Steel Melting Plant

and Rolling Mill from 27,000 TPA to 90,000 TPA of MS Billets and 60,000 TPA to 89,700 TPA of Re-Rolled Steel Products by M/s. GBR Metals Private Limited at Peravallur

Village, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu

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TABLE-1.1

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PLANT SITE (10 KM RADIUS)

Sr. No. Particulars Details

1

Site Co-ordinates

Sr. No. Latitude Longitude A 13º18.001' N 80º8.947' E B 13º18.391' N 80º8.949' E C 13º18.421' N 80º8.814' E D 13º18.499' N 80º8.806' E

2 Elevation above MSL 17m 3 Land use of the project site Unclassified Land Use zone as per DTCP

4 Nearest Highway NH-5 (Guntur-Chennai) - 0.5 km, West 5 Nearest Railway station Ponneri Railway station - 6.3 km, ENE 6 Nearest Airport Chennai Airport - 34.7 km, south 7 Nearest Habitation Peravallur - 0.94 km, NE 8 Socio-Economic factors No resettlement and rehabilitation involved 9 Archaeological Monuments Nil within 10 km radius

10 Ecological Sensitive Zone

(Wildlife Sanctuaries)

No national park and sanctuaries within 10km radius

11 Reserved Forests Erumavettipalayam R.F - 9.0 km, SSW

Peria Puliyur Forest - 10.1 km, NW

12 Nearest river Arani River - 3.3km, North

Korttalaiyar River - 5.4 Km, South 13 Nearest water body Cholavaram Tank - 7.4 km, South 14 Defence Installation Nil in 10 km radius

15 Nearby Industries 1) M/s. SLO Industries Ltd

2) M/s. Ponneri Steel Industries

3) M/s. Kamachi Steels (P) Ltd

16 Religious Places

1) Sri Balasubramaniaswamy Temple, Andarkuppam-

1.32 km, ENE

2) Sri Subramaniaswamy Temple, Siruvapuri-3.29 Km,

WNW

3) Sri Agatheeswarar Temple, Panjetty-2.17 Km, SSE

17 Nearby Hospitals 1) Iswarya Medical Foundation, Karanodai-5.17 km,

2) Srivaru Medical Hospital, Ponneri-5 km

3) Government General Hospital, Ponneri- 6.5 km

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FIGURE-1.1

INDEX MAP


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FIGURE-1.2

AERIAL VIEW OF THE EXISTING PLANT


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FIGURE-1.3

STUDY AREA MAP


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1.2 Production Details

The details of production capacity of existing and after expansion are listed in Table-1.2.

TABLE-1.2

DETAILS OF PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Sr. No. Products Existing (TPA) After Expansion (TPA)

1 Main Products:

Re-rolled products 60,000 89,700

2 Intermediate Products:

MS Billets 60,100 90,000

Source: GBRMPL

1.3 Land Requirement

The total land area required for the proposed expansion activities will be 3.265 ha (8.06

acres). The proposed expansion will be carried out within the existing premises itself. The

details of land-use breakup of the existing plant and after the proposed expansion are given

in Table-1.3.

TABLE-1.3

DETAILS OF LANDUSE BREAK-UP

1.4 Raw Material Requirement

The details of requirement of raw materials, sources and their mode of transport are given in

Table-1.4 and Table-1.5.

TABLE-1.4

DETAILS OF RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENT FOR STEEL MELTING UNIT

S.No Land Use Existing After Expansion

Area (ha) (%) Area (ha) (%) 1. Factory Shed area 0.61 18.7 0.61 18.7 2. Products storage area 0.45 13.8 0.45 13.8 3. Green belt 0.81 24.8 1.08 33.1 4. Road and Open space

area

1.39 42.6 1.125 34.5

Total 3.265 100.0 3.265 100.0 Source: GBRMPL

Sr.

No. Raw Material

Quantity (TPA) Source of Raw

Materials Mode of Transport

Existing After

Expansion

Steel Melting Unit

1. MS Scrap 23,483 78, 277 Indonesia,

Malaysia and other By ship followed by road


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TABLE-1.5

DETAILS OF RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ROLLING MILL UNIT

Source: GBRMPL

1.5 Power and Fuel Requirement

The details of power and fuel requirement for existing and after expansion are shown in Table-

1.6.

TABLE-1.6

DETAILS OF POWER AND FUEL REQUIREMENT

Particulars Existing After Expansion

Power requirement

Source: TANGEDCO 10 MVA 15 MVA

Backup Facility

DG Set 1 x 160 KVA 1 x 160 KVA 1 x 600 KVA

Fuel

Low Sulphur – High speed Diesel 14 Lit/hr 14 Lit/hr 35 Lit/hr

Thermal coal

Source: Maharashtra 4200 TPA 5400 TPA

Furnace oil

Source: Local Suppliers 1800 KLPA 2485 KLPA

Source: GBRMPL

1.6 Water Requirement

The one time water requirement for the proposed expansion will be 20.0 KLD and the daily

fresh water requirement will be 12 KLD. The water requirement for the proposed expansion

will be sourced from the existing bore well located within the industrial premises. The details

of water requirement for existing and after expansion are presented in Table-1.7.

2. Silico

Manganese 216 720

Chhattisgarh, West

Bengal and Andhra Pradesh

By train followed by road

through closed trucks

3. Sponge Iron 3375 11,300 Local suppliers and

from Karnataka

By train/By road through

closed trucks

Source: GBRMPL

Sr.

No.

Raw Material Quantity (TPA) Mode of

Transport Products Source Existing After Expansion

Rolling Mill Unit

1. MS Billets

In-plant

Production

27,000 Total

60,100

90,000 Total

90,000

By road through

closed trucks From Local

Market 33,100 -


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TABLE-1.7

DETAILS OF WATER REQUIREMENT

Sr. No. Category Requirement (KLD)

Existing After Expansion 1. Domestic Purposes 3.4 12 2. Machinery Cooling 8 7+8* =15 3. Scrubber Make-up 0.5 1

Total 11.9 (12+7+1)= 20 Source: GBRMPL *Recycled Water from RO

1.7 Manpower Requirement

The total manpower requirement of the existing plant is about 60 employees, which will be

increased to 120 employees after the proposed expansion for direct activities. Around, 200

employees will be required for indirect activities.

1.8 Process Description

Various grades of scrap such as super melting scrap, bazaar melting scrap commercial scrap,

sponge iron are melted in electrically operated induction furnace and will be poured into the

billets using a continuous casting machine. Then the billets to the desired finished section in

the hot condition by way of passing the material between a pair of grooved rolls and

providing suitable at various stages. The whole operation is conducted at a particular

temperature range and within a limited time span.

The stages of rolling operation are comprised of heating of feed stock to rollable

temperature, rolling the feeding stock in different mill stands, cropping the hot bar during the

process of rolling between mill stands as applicable and subsequently finishing in form of hot

rolled deformed bar in straight length. The hot bar coming in a cool bed after shearing. The

bars at almost ambient temperature are sheared to commercial length stored and kept ready

for dispatch. The process flowchart of MS Billets and Steel Rods is shown in Figure-1.4.


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FIGURE-1.4

PROCESS FLOWCHART OF MS BILLETS AND RE-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS


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2.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

The 10 km radial distance from the existing plant boundary has been considered as study

area for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) baseline studies. Environmental monitoring

for various attributes like meteorology, ambient air quality, surface and ground water quality,

soil characteristics, noise levels and flora & fauna have been conducted at specified locations

and the secondary data collected from various Government and Semi-Government

organizations. Baseline Environmental monitoring studies for the various environmental

attributes were carried out during 1st July 2016 to 30th September 2016. The details of the

baseline study are presented as follows:

2.1 Meteorology

Meteorological data at the site was monitored during 1st July 2016 to 30th September 2016. It

was observed that the during study period temperature ranged from 22°C to 38°C. During

the same period of observations, the relative humidity recorded was ranged from 22% to

97%. Predominant wind directions mostly from the West (20%) followed by South West

(17%).

2.2 Ambient Air Quality

To establish the baseline status of the ambient air quality in the study area, the air quality

was monitored at eight (8) locations. The summary of the ambient air quality monitored is

given in Table-2.1.

TABLE-2.1

SUMMARY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IN THE STUDY AREA

Sr.No Parameters

Concentration

(µg/m3) NAAQS

Limits- 2009

(µg/m3) Maximum Minimum

1 PM2.5 22.34

Plant Site

( AAQ 1)

11.76

Amindanallur

(AAQ 6)

60

2 PM10 67.70

Plant Site

( AAQ 1)

35.63

Thatchoor

(AAQ8)

100

3 Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 11.50

Plant Site

( AAQ 1)

6.00

Puduvayal

(AAQ 4)

80

4 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) 14.80

Plant Site

( AAQ 1)

7.0

Keelameni

(AAQ 5)

80

5 Carbon monoxide, CO 400

Plant Site

(AAQ 1)

214

Thatchoor

(AAQ8)

2000


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2.3 Water Quality

Eight (8) ground water samples and three (3) surface water samples within the study area

were considered for assessment. The water samples are compared with the standards of

drinking water IS 10500:2012.

Ground water Quality

The analysis results indicate that the pH ranges in between 7.25 to 8.17. The maximum pH of

8.17 was observed at Thatchoor (GW-5) and the minimum pH of 7.25 was observed at

puduvayal (GW-2). Electrical conductivity of the ground water was observed to be 1184.81 to

3579.18 µS/cm. Total hardness was observed to be ranging from 302.45 to 476.85 mg/l. The

maximum hardness was recorded at keelameni (GW-6) and the minimum hardness was

recorded at Alinjiwakkam (GW-7).

Chlorides at all the locations were within the permissible limit, ranging in between 111.31 to

167.34 mg/l. Fluorides are ranging in between 0.33 to 0.66 mg/l and are found to be within

the permissible limit. Nitrates were found to be in the range of from 54.12 mg/l to 76.54 mg/l.

The Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentrations were found to be ranging in between 663 to

1840.52 mg/l. The maximum dissolved solids were recorded at keelameni (GW-6) and the

minimum dissolved solids were recorded at Peravallur (GW-3).

Surface water Quality

The analysis results indicate that the pH ranges in between 7.84 to 8.01, which is well within

the specified standard of 6.5 to 8.5. The maximum pH of 8.01 was observed at Korttalaiyar

River (SW-1) and the minimum pH of 7.84 was observed at Cholavaram Tank (SW-3).

Electrical conductivity of the surface water was observed to be 836 to 1234.67 µS/cm. Total

hardness was observed to be ranging from 213.45 to 258.94 mg/l. The maximum hardness

was recorded at Korttalaiyar River (SW-1) and the minimum hardness was recorded at Arani

River (SW-2).

Chlorides at all the locations were within the permissible limit, ranging in between 48.07 and

89.56 mg/l. Fluorides are found to be 0.11 mg/l and within the permissible limit. Nitrates were

found to be in the range of from 3.23 mg/l to 4.73 mg/l. The Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

concentrations were found to be ranging in between 1098.56 to 1126.73 mg/l. The maximum

dissolved solids were recorded at Korttalaiyar River (SW-1) and the minimum dissolved solids

were recorded at Arani River (SW-2).

2.4 Soil Characteristics

Six soil samples were collected in and around the plant site to assess the present soil quality

of the region. It has been observed that the texture of the soil is mostly “clay soil” in the

study area. The common color of the soil is pale brown. The pH of the soil quality ranged

from 6.8 to 8.1, indicating that the soil is alkaline in nature.

The maximum pH of 8.1 was observed at Keelamani (S-3) and the minimum pH of 6.8 was

observed at Vairavankuppam (S-5)

2.5 Noise Levels

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locations in the study area. The daytime (Lday) noise levels were found to be in the range of

41.7 dB (A) to 56.9 dB (A). The maximum noise level of 56.9 dB (A) was observed at Plant

Site (N-1) and the minimum noise level of 41.7 dB (A) was observed to be at Puduvayal

Village(N-10).The night time (Lnight) noise levels were observed to be in the range of 37.1

dB(A) to 53.1 dB(A). The maximum noise level of 53.1 dB (A) was observed at Plant Site (N-

1) and the minimum noise level of 37.1 dB (A) were observed to be at Puduvayal Village (N-

10). Hence, the noise levels were found to be well within the range specified by CPCB norms.

2.6 Ecological Environment

On the basis of field studies, records of Botanical Survey of India and Forest department,

Tamil Nadu state did not indicate the presence of any endangered and/or vulnerable species

in this area and there are no reserved, protected or village forests at a distance of 10-km

from the existing plant boundary.

No species in the study area belongs to Schedule I, of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and there

are no endangered, threatened wild animal species in study area.

2.7 Socio Environment

The study area (10-km radius) has a total population of 2,82,246 persons according to 2011

Census. The males and females constitute 50.08% and 49.92% of the total population

respectively. As per census, the study area comprises 25.14% population belong to Scheduled

Castes (SC) and 1.97% Scheduled Tribes (ST).

The literacy rate is found to be 71.52%. As per census 2011, records the main workers were

found to be 42.57% of the total population. The marginal workers and non-workers were

constituted to 7.24% and 57.43%.

3.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

3.1 Impacts during Operational Phase

3.1.1 Impact on Soil

The soil quality remains the same as the proposed expansion does not involve a change in

land use pattern. The airborne fugitive dust from the plant is likely to be deposited on the

topsoil in the immediate vicinity of the plant boundary. However, the fugitive emissions are

likely to be controlled to a great extent through pollution control measures like water

sprinkling and the greenbelt development.

3.1.2 Impact on Air Quality

Particulate Matter (PM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) will be the

major pollutants emitting from the proposed expansion. In order to control the emissions of

particulates, the pollution control equipments are proposed. Adequate stack height has been

provided to disperse gaseous emissions over a wider area. The maximum resultant ground

level concentration of PM, SO2 and NOx are given in Table-3.1.


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TABLE-3.1

RESULTANT CONCENTRATIONS DUE TO INCREMENTAL GLCs

Pollutant

Concentration

(µg/m3) Direction

NAAQS

Limits- 2009

(µg/m3) Baseline Incremental Resultant

PM10 67.7 3.3 71 East 100

SO2 11.5 7.5 19 East 80

NOX 14.8 7.4 22.2 East 80

Gaseous Emission Control Measures:

A 360° swing suction hood is provided just above crucible at required height to have effective

suction of gases and fumes. Flue gases from the furnace will be passed through hood into

duct and through duct to spark arrestor. The exiting pollution control equipment of Wet

scrubber will be replaced by bag filters to remove the gaseous emissions from the proposed

furnaces.

3.1.3 Impact on Water Quality & Management

As the manufacturing process will be operated only on the dry process, water is mainly used

at certain stages in the process like machinery cooling, scrubber make up and domestic

needs. The entire water demand for the existing and proposed expansion will be met from

existing bore well located within the industrial premises.

GBRMPL has estimated the one time water requirement for the proposed expansion will be

20 KLD and the daily fresh water requirement will be 12 KLD. The domestic sewage (11 KLD)

generated from the proposed expansion will be treated in the existing sewage treatment

plant having a capacity of 60 KLD. The treated wastewater of 8.0 KLD from the STP will be

further treated in the RO treatment system and directed to plant cooling processes. The

remaining 3.0 KLD from the STP will be reused for greenbelt development.

The wastewater from the cooling processes is treated in the cooling pond followed by cooling

tank and the treated water of 8.0 KLD will be recirculated again for the cooling processes.

The scrubber effluent of 0.7 KLD will be treated in the existing solar evaporation pan. No

wastewater will be discharged outside the plant premise. Hence, there is no impact on the

water regime due to the wastewater generation from the plant operation.

3.1.4 Impact due to Solid Waste Generation

In order to avoid problems associated with solid waste disposal, an effective solid waste

management system will be followed. Hence, the impact due to solid waste generation

during the plant operation is not envisaged. The sources, quantity of the solid waste

generation and waste management measures for existing and after the proposed expansion

are presented in Table-3.2.


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TABLE-3.2

DETAILS OF SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT

3.1.5 Impact on Noise levels

The major noise generating sources are from cooling tower, Air Compressors, Transformer,

TMT cutting machines, DG sets, loading & unloading operation. The predicted noise level at

the boundary due to various plant activities will be ranging in between 40-52 dB (A). It is

seen from the modelling results that the incremental noise levels are within the CPCB

standards.

Noise Attenuation Measures

The following control measures will be implemented for the proposed expansion project:

All the design/installation precautions as specified by the manufacturers with respect to

noise control will be strictly adhered to;

High noise generating sources will be insulated adequately by providing suitable

enclosures;

All the necessary noise protective equipment will be supplied to workmen operating near

high noise generating sources.

The air compressor, DG sets, transformer will be provided with acoustic enclosure;

Other than the regular maintenance of the various equipment, ear plugs/muffs will be

recommended for the personnel working close to the noise generating units; and

Adequate greenbelt development is also being developed in the plant boundary of the

steel plant.

Sr.

No. Solid waste

Quantity (TPA)

Waste Management Existing

After

Expansion

Hazardous Waste Generation

1 Solar pan

residue 0.45 0.62

Collected, Stored and will be given to

TDSF facility

2 Ash 75 85 Will be given to the cement

manufacturers

Non-Hazardous Waste Generation

1 Furnace Slag 148 458 Will be given to cement manufacturers

2 Runner, Riser

and Scraps 54 180

Re-Melted in the process

3 End Bits 43 110 Re-Melted in the process

4 Mill Scale 57 190 Will be given to Road laying Contractors

5 Municipal Solid

Waste 4.5 5.6

Will be collected and given to the civic

bodies

6 STP sludge 3.2 4.5

The de-watered sludge will be properly

dried and used as manure for greenbelt

development. Source: GBRMPL


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3.1.6 Impact on Ecology

The incremental concentrations of the air quality modelling shows that the resultant levels of

PM, SO2 and NOx were well within the permissible limits as per National Ambient Air Quality

Standards (2009). The impacts on aquatic ecology due to the proposed expansion activity

would be negligible as the treated water will be properly reused and no waste water is

discharged outside the plant premise. The proposed expansion does not create any

significant impact on aquatic bodies.

3.1.7 Impact on Public Health

The discharge of waste materials (stack emission, wastewater and solid wastes) from

process operations can have some adverse impact on public safety and health in the

surrounding area, if appropriate treatment procedures are not followed. As the plant

pollution control equipments will be designed as per the modern available technology for

controlling the impacts, no adverse impacts on public health in the area are anticipated.

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

The environmental monitoring program is important in terms of evaluating the performance

of pollution control equipment’s installed in the project. The sampling and analysis of the

environmental attributes will be as per the guidelines of CPCB/TNCPB. The frequency of air,

noise, surface water and ground water sampling and location of sampling will be as per the

directives of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

4.1 Budgetary Allocation for Environmental Protection

The total cost for the proposed expansion project is about Rs.5 Crores. It is proposed to

invest about Rs.50 Lakhs, i.e. 10% of the total cost on pollution control, treatment, green

belt development, rainwater harvesting, environmental monitoring systems and others. The

break-up of the investment is given in Table-4.1.

TABLE-4.1

COST PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES

Sr. No. Description of Items Capital Cost

(Rs. in Lakhs)

1 Air pollution control systems 20

2 Water pollution control system 10

3 Environmental Monitoring 5

4 Greenbelt development, rainwater harvesting and others 15

Total 50 Source: GBRMPL

4.2 Greenbelt Development

Greenbelt will be developed along the plant boundary and open spaces.

Greenbelt/landscaping are already being maintained at 25% which covers a land area of 0.81

ha for the existing plant. Additionally 0.27 ha area will be developed. The greenbelt area

after expansion will be 33.12% of total land which has area of 1.08 ha.


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5.0 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

To tackle the consequences of a major emergency inside the project premises or its

immediate vicinity, a Disaster Management Plan has been formulated and this planned

emergency document is called “Disaster Management Plan”. The objective of the Disaster

Management Plan is to make use of the combined resources of the steel melting plant and

the outside services, to achieve the following:

Effect the rescue and medical treatment of casualties;

Safeguard other people;

Minimize damage to property and the environment;

Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control;

Identify any dead;

Provide for needs of relatives;

Provide authoritative information to the media;

Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area; and

Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the cause and

circumstance of the Emergency.

5.1 Occupational Health & Safety Measures

Large projects where multifarious activities are involved during construction, erection,

testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance, the men, materials and machines are

the basic inputs. Along with the benefits, the industrialization generally brings several

problems like occupational health and safety.

The industrial planner therefore has to take steps to minimize the impacts and to ensure

appropriate occupational health and safety in the steel melting plant and rolling mill. The

following measures are proposed:

Conducting awareness programs at regular intervals to the employees

Providing safety kits and prevention kits

Provision of Clinic at the project site to handle emergency situations that may arise.

6.0 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

M/s.GBRMPL proposes to take part in various CSR activities like water supply, Tree

plantation, Bus shelters, medical camp, Road facilities and development of the villages. The

CSR activity plan for the proposed expansion plant is shown in Table-6.1.

TABLE-6.1

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTION PLAN

Sr. No. Activity Investment

(Rs. In Lakhs)

1 Tree Plantation 0.8

2 Safe drinking water for nearby Villages 3.0

3 Bus Shelters at nearby villages 2.5

4 A medical camp for nearby villages 1.2

5 Road facilities for nearby villages 5.0

Total 12.5

Source: GBRMPL


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7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

The basic requirement of the community needs will be strengthened by extending health

care, educational facilities to the community, providing drinking water to the villages,

building/strengthening of existing roads in the area.

The activity of project expansion will provide employment to persons of different skills and

trades. The total manpower required for the proposed expansion during the operation phase

will be 120 persons which would be mainly sourced from local community in and around

existing plant and few technical persons will be employed from outside area. In addition to

the above, direct employment shall be provided to the contractual labour and indirect

employment opportunities will also arise after expansion of the steel melting plant.

8.0 CONCLUSION

The proposed Expansion of steel melting plant and Rolling mill has certain level of marginal

impacts on the local environment. However, development of this project has certain

beneficial impacts/effects in terms of providing the employment opportunities that the same

will create during the course of its setting up as well as during operational phase of the

project.

Thus, it can be concluded that with the judicious and proper implementation of the pollution

control and mitigation measures, the proposed expansion project will be beneficial to the

society and will help reduce the demand-supply gap of billets and steel products will

contribute to the economic development of the region in particular and country in general.

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