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Environmental Management

Framework

Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board

5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai 600 005

TNSCB | Environmental Management Framework 2

Contents Page No.

1. Introduction 4

2. Legal, Policy and Regulatory Framework 4

3. Regulatory Clearance Requirement 5

4. Environment Screening 7

5. Overview of Environmental Management Frameworks 8

5.1 Construction Management Framework 9

5.2 Waste Management Framework 17

5.2.1 Construction and Demolition Waste Management Framework 19

5.2.2 Vegetation Waste Management Framework 21

5.3 Compensatory Tree Plantation Management Framework 22

5.4 Traffic Management Framework 23

5.5 Labour Influx and Construction Worker’s Camp Management Framework 25

6. Environmental Framework Implementation Responsibilities 34

7. Implementation Process of Environmental Framework 35

8. Monitoring of Environmental Aspects in Project Activities 40

9. Organizational Capacity Arrangments 45

Annexure I - Environemntal Policies, Regulations and Laws 47

Annexure II - Environmental Screening Checklist for Site Identification 58

Annexure III - Generic Environment Management Plan (EMP) 61

Annexure IV - Format for Bi-Monthly Report on EMP implementation 84

Annexure V - Parameters for Air, Surface and Ground Water, Soil quality

Monitoring during Project Implementation

88


1. Introduction

Environmental Management Framework (EMF) is the set of procedures and description of the

institutional arrangements for managing the potential environmental impacts from the project activities.

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of the Environmental Management Framework is to ensure that the Tamil Nadu Slum

Clearance Board’s housing project interventions lead to environmentally sustainable outcomes and to

provide a systematic approach for TNSCB towards environmental management.

1.2 Objectives

The objectives of the EMF are as follows:

to facilitate compliance with the legal and regulatory framework,

to establish procedures for environmental screening of the project activities,

to describe the environmental management guidelines and plans for mitigation of potential

environmental impacts of the project activities,

to describe the institutional arrangements for environmental management of the TNSCB’s housing

projects.

to operationalize the environmental commitments of the national and state housing policies as relevant to TNSCB.

1.3 Applicability of the Environmental Management Framework This Environmental Management Framework will be applicable to all EWS housing projects of TNSCB

with > 20,000 sq.m and < 1,50,000 sq.m of built up area as per the EIA Notification 2006.

2. Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework The TNSCB’s housing projects are governed by various Acts, Rules and regulations enforced by the

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change at the National level and other regulatory agencies

at the State level. Various environmental standards, specifications and guidelines of the Central

Pollution Control Board and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board will also be applicable. The details of

the Acts, Rules and regulations applicable to TNSCB’s housing projects are given in Annexure – I.


3. Regulatory Clearance Requirement

Regulatory clearance will be required mainly during implementation of construction activities. List of

clearance to be obtained from different Government agencies are listed below.

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Clearance Required

Applicable Regulation

Issuing Authority

Requirement Responsibility

1 Environmental Clearance (EC)

EIA Notification, 2006 as amended in 2009 and 2013, 2016

SEIAA, Tamil Nadu

> 20,000 sq.m and < 1,50,000 sq.m of built up area for which Environmental Clearance is required to be obtained before implementation of the project.

TNSCB

2 CRZ Clearance Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019

TNSCZMA Project sites falling in the CRZ zone for which CRZ clearance needs to be obtained before implementation of the project

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3 NOC or permission certificate for disposal of C&D waste

Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016

TNPCB Dumping of huge quantum of C&D waste require NOC/ permission

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4 Permission for handling and storing of Hazardous and other Wastes

Hazardous and other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2015

TNPCB Requires Pollution Control Board’s consent for handling and storing of hazardous waste

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5 Requires permission, authorization from various agencies if the total storage exceeds specified quantity

Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989

Various agencies

Use and storing of any kind of hazardous chemical beyond permissible limit during construction

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6 Certificate of Registration

Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

Chief Labour Commissioner, Government of

Tamil Nadu

Contractor is required to take a License if they employ 20 or more contract labour

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7 No Objection Certificate/ Licence

G.O.Ms.NO. 142 PW(R2) Dated 23.07.2014

Chief Engineer, State Ground and Surface

Water Resources Data

Centre

For extraction of ground water for construction or any other purpose

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8 Consent to Establish (CtE) and Operate (CtO)

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

TNPCB Consent shall be obtained before commencement of construction work for the plant and machinery, i.e. (Batching Plant, Crusher) required for the project.

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9 Pollution Under Control Certificate

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Contractor shall submit undertaking to Executive Engineer on deployment of latest PUC certified vehicles and machineries and regular renewal of PUC certificate as per Motor Vehicle Act

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4. Environment Screening The Screening process will help TNSCB to take decision on adoption of permissible activities and related

impact specific to activities proposed in each project site. Environmental Consultant of the TNSCB shall

screen each project site as per Site Screening Format given in Annexure II. Screening exercise will define

the applicability oft the different management plan developed to manage anticipated adverse impact.

The mitigation measures proposed against each identified impact shall be followed during project

implementation. Environmental screening will also help the Executive Engineer of TNSCB in identifying

any unforeseen impact on Community Property Resources like temple, mosque, burial ground,

archaeological and historical significance site and natural habitat.

The environmental safeguard screening shall occur during the project preparation stage as soon as the

fairly accurate location is known for the project activities. The results of the environmental screening

will help in identifying the scope of the EIA study and the time frame required for obtaining the

regulatory clearances. Refer the Resilient Urban Design Framework of TNSCB for the details on site

selection criteria.

Any project site involving any non-permissible activity shall not be considered for execution. The list of

non permissible activities are given in the table below;

S. No. List of Non-Permissible Activities

1. Any activity located within a notified Protected Area and Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ)1

2. Any activity within forest area or critical natural habitat(areas officially protected) and/or other natural habitats (including wetlands of significance)

3. Any activity located within a Sites of Conservation Importance2

4. Any activity that converts or leads to conversion and/or degradation of significant areas of critical natural habitats (areas officially protected) and/or Sites of Conservation Importance and designated forest areas

5. Any activity involving construction within 100 meters3 from an archaeological site/monument4

6. Any activity that violates the provisions of applicable National and State laws

1Protected Area of Tamil Nadu<http://www.wiienvis.nic.in/Database/Tamil_Nadu_7838.aspx> 2Sites of Conservation Importance in Tamil Nadu, refer to

<http://www.wiienvis.nic.in/Database/ConservationAreas_844.aspx> 3 In case of archaeological sites/monuments, the prohibited area is 100 mts and the regulated area is 200 mts. 4Protected monuments in Tamil Nadu, refer to: https://www.asichennai.gov.in/monuments_full_list.html


5. Overview of Environmental Management Frameworks (EMFs)

A brief overview of different types of management frameworks with their applicability is tabulated in

below table.

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Name of EMF Applicability

1 Construction Management Framework

Applicable for all construction related work;

2 Waste Management Framework

2.a Guideline for Waste Management Will be applicable for all activities involving the generation of waste.

2.b C&D Waste Management Framework All suggested mitigation measures shall be followed in all construction and demolition related activities.

2.c Vegetation Waste Management Framework

All suggested mitigation measures shall be followed by all contractors.

3 Compensatory Tree Plantation Framework

Will be applicable for all project sites involving the felling of the tree.

4 Traffic Management Framework All suggested mitigation measures shall be applicable for all project sites.

5 Labour Influx and Labour Camp Management Framework

Will be applicable for all project sites.


5.1. Construction Management Framework

Potential Impact Project Stage Mitigation Measures Implementing Responsibility

Impact on public utility services/ amenities and disruption of services (Transformer, Tube well, Electric pole, Light post, etc)

Pre- construction

Field verification and finalization of number of utility service structure to be relocated, with an aim to minimise disruption of public utility services.

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Pre- construction

Causing issuance of advance notice to the concerned service providers regarding relocation of public utility service structures by the Project Manager and depositing the fund to the concerned authorities as per their quotation.

Respective EE of TNSCB

Pre- construction

Informing the local community on such relocation well in advance.


Damage to access roads/ infrastructure

Construction Repairing of damaged roads/ infrastructure with full satisfaction of the local community

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Mobility inconvenience to the local community

Construction and Operation (Traffic issues, obstruction in access)

Passageways and walkways should be kept free of materials, scraps or obstructions

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Erect sign posts at vantage points to manage traffic, guide community members through safe alternative access ways during construction works.

Ensuring good condition of all trucks hired/contracted to prevent breakdown on roads.

Not allowing parking of the vehicle in areas which may create inconvenience in mobility such as blind turning point.

Felling of trees Pre- construction

Felling of any tree located within the project site shall be avoided to the extent possible.


Site wise requirement of tree felling shall be counted with their species and numbered.

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Consult with the local community as well as forest/horticulture departments in identifying suitable local indigenous tree species;

Provide adequate green belt area in design layout

Contractor/ Respective EE of


Permission for tree felling is to be obtained by the respective EE of TNSCB as per proposal of the Contractor. The tree cutting will be done by the Revenue Department.

TNSCB

Construction Shrub stems, stumps, roots shall be uprooted properly to eliminate any chance of void.

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Construction Wood from the tree felling shall be auctioned as per Government norms.


Construction To compensate the loss of tree and to improve the local aesthetic value, compensatory tree plantation at 15% of project area shall be carried out. In addition, for every tree felled, 10 trees shall be planted.


Pre- construction

Contractor, in association with the respective Executive Engineer of TNSCB shall make all arrangements for compensatory afforestation (CA). The aftercare measures to be done by the contractor

Contractor/ Respective EE of TNSCB

Construction Maintaining bio-diversity in compensatory afforestation and avoid mono species plantation;

Impact on fauna Pre- construction

The contractor and its workers will be educated / sensitized on endangered/ vulnerable species and its protection measures;

Contractor / EE of TNSCB

Construction Hunting or poaching of Vulnerable species and Snake shall be strictly restricted. On observation, any such species shall be allowed to migrate in nearby area.

Not using any threatened/ near threatened species for commercial purpose;

Silencer shall be provided with all heavy noise generating machineries;

Top soil exposure due to cleaning of vegetation leading to soil erosion

Construction Cleared areas of the land shall not be left bare over long periods and work shall be carried out immediately. This will minimize erosion at the project site.

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Storing of excavated material on agricultural field shall be avoided to the extent possible;

Provide tarpaulin lining to arrest any


kind of leaching from stored material on agricultural field.

Providing safe temporary access routes for local people to access their farms during the construction period.

Land degradation; soil erosion; pooling of water and drainage problem

Construction Temporary stacking of waste material at identified locations with proper preventive measures like covering, sprinkling water etc.

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Disposal of demolished / excavated materials, after reuse, as per the plan.

Soil and water contamination with oil / grease spills

Operation (parking/repair of machinery and equipment)

Restriction on repair of vehicles and equipment on working sites without impermeable top soil cover at the repairing site.

Contrator, TNSCB for monitoring

Avoid washing of vehicles near the canal or river.

Ensure proper storage and disposal of used oil etc.

Avoid waste oil spill into soil and adjoining water source.

Sediment transport in streams, canal leading to increased TDS and turbidity

Construction Excess muck/ soil shall also be cleared from project area immediately after completion of construction work.

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Slopes of embankments to be constructed and maintained at a stable gradient to minimize erosion.

Embankments shall not be left un-compacted during construction works to minimize wind and water erosion.

Material handling, mixing and other construction sites shall be kept free of water logging

Avoid discharge of waste effluents to the nearby canal/ river water.

Collection of wastewaters in a conservancy tank and removal from site on regular basis.

Safe disposal/sealing of wastewater collection tanks on completion of construction works. .

Air Pollution due to Burning of shrub stems, stumps, roots, twigs and leave;

Construction and Transportation

Contractor shall not adopt practice of burning shrub stems, stumps, roots, twigs and leaves in open place;

Contractor

Discourage local community in burning of shrub stems, stumps, roots, twigs


Dust and air pollution due to flying of stacked up earth; littering during transportation Deterioration of air quality due to exhaust gases and dust emissions

and leaves in open place;

Regular water sprinkling arrangement on soil material, especially during hot-summer season to maintain soil moisture and minimise dust pollution;

Demolition workers shall be provided with PPEs to minimise health impact due to dust and air pollution

Material transport in closed containers or covered with canvas (Tarpaulin) sheets.

In case of transportation of soil, tarpaulin cover shall be provided to restrict dust pollution during transportation.

Transportation vehicle with bed lining arrangement while transporting soil material to restrict littering on road.

At soil staking site in proximity of sensitive receptors, additional mitigation measures to be implemented:

Pre- construction

The Contractor’s EMPs will specify the list of sensitive receptors like educational institutions, healthcare institutions and children park found within 10 meter of project boundary.

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Construction At least one monitoring at sensitive receptor location during the construction period shall be carried out.

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Operation stage (machinery and equipment movement)

Ensuring that excavators, tractors and other machinery hired for demolition and construction work are in good condition and are well serviced, and the operators are experienced and well trained. Good conditioned and well-maintained equipment will reduce frequent breakdowns, noise nuisance and smoke emissions.

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Proper engine tuning of machinery/equipment/ transport vehicle to avoid the exhaust emissions;

Protection of the exposed soil and material stockpiles against wind erosion and selection of the location of stockpiles in consideration of the prevailing wind directions and locations


of sensitive receptors.

Regular water sprinkling at dust prone areas, particularly at work sites near the communities.

Prohibit burning of vegetation waste or construction materials on site.

Noise pollution due to construction and demolition work and its impact on workers and community health

Construction Heavy noise emitting equipment shall be fitted with silencer. Noise barrier shall be provided to generator set.

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Construction workers shall be provided with PPEs (earmuff) to minimise health impact due to noise pollution

Ensuring valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for all vehicles and machineries.

Regular inspection, maintenance and lubrication of the construction vehicle and equipment.

Avoid or minimize transportation and material processing near community areas.

Avoid night time traffic, particularly near communities.

Isolate the construction area with flexible enclosure/curtains if located within 100-meter radius of any sensitive receptors like educational institute, healthcare centre, so that air emission and noise pollution does not spread in the surroundings.

Generation of wood log/ chips from Centering, shuttering and tree felling work

Construction Generated small quantity of wood log/ chips shall be collected and stored separately within the project area for a temporary period; Contractor shall clean entire working zone after completion of work

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Generation of metal scrap (cut piece) from cutting of MS sheet, reinforcement and mesh wire

Construction Metal waste, if any, shall be collected and stored separately and sold to authorised recycler.

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Disposal of demolished / excavated materials, after reuse, as per the EMP.

Ensuring use of PPEs such as welding helmet, hand goggles, Respirators specially during cutting and welding operation


Enforcing wearing fire/flame resistant cloth and aprons during cutting and welding operation

Ensuring use of hand and forearm protecting leather gloves; safety goggles; steel-toed safety shoes; and upper foot guards to protect the instep area from impact or compression.

Provision of first aid kits.

Generation of waste of HDPE, Plastic, Nylon Cage, Polypropylene geotextile

Construction Plastic waste shall be collected and stored separately and sold to authorised recycler.

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Impact due to disposal of C&D waste to be generated in various activities

Construction Relevant provision of the Contractor’s EMP to be prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the waste management plan for C&D waste and implemented.

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Remove any left-over construction material/wastes such as metal scrap, wood chips, rubber seals, nails, etc. from the construction sites. No loose material should be allowed to leave unattended, and sites should be properly finished after completing the work

On completion of the works all the temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish disposed, excreta and disposal pits or trenches filled in.

Work safety and human health risks of flammable materials

Storage and material handling

Provision of double containment for storage of hazardous material (if any).

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Store flammable material i.e. diesel, etc. in covered and segregated container.

Brick on edge flooring or sand flooring shall be provided at the storage places of Petrol/Oil/Lubricants to avoid soil and water contamination due to spillage.

Promptly inform to the Executive Engineer on accidental spill of petrol/ oil/ lubricant or incident.

Providing a report explaining the reasons for the spill or incident,


remedial action taken, the consequences/ damage from the spill.

Health impact during metal work (cutting and welding) and handling of metal scrap; accidental risk during other construction work

Construction Ensuring use of PPEs such as welding helmet, hand goggles, Respirators specially during cutting and welding operation

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Ensuring use of hand and forearm protecting leather gloves; safety goggles; steel-toed safety shoes; and upper foot guards to protect the in step area from impact or compression.

Provision of first aid kits.

Store tools and materials neatly and out of the way; Keep form and scrap lumber away from work areas, passageways

Unhygienic construction site environment may have health impact on public and workers

Work site sanitation

Provide waste bins on site for collection and disposal of plastic waste, cans and food waste. These bins shall be frequently emptied at approved dump sites.

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Provide temporary toilet facilities at the construction sites for use by the construction workers.

Providing potable water to workers at all time.

Appropriately and immediately cover trenches and/or excavations after they have served their purpose to prevent accidents and collection of stagnant water, which could serve as a breeding ground for disease causing vectors.

Accident risks Construction, Transportation, Operation

Public consultation to maintain community integrity and social links;

TNSCB

Public awareness campaigns through displaying sign board at site and haulage routes;

Use warning signs at vantage points to indicate ongoing works. The contractor will guard all construction site with caution tapes.

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Restricting vehicle speeds to 20km/h near habitations / settlements; Ensuring that all construction vehicle comply with the approved speed limit of


20km/hr within the communities;

Adjusting time of material transportation to ensure trucks do not move to the communities during mornings when school children may be crossing the road to school and during closing time.

Enforcing proper security at the project site during works to limit entry of children to the project site;

Adequate signage to manage traffic at sites and access roads;

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues

Operation (Worker safety and hygienic conditions)

The contractor should comply with all the precautions as required for the safety of the workmen as per Labour Laws as applicable to the housing project

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Regular OHS trainings (Monthly) to construction staff.

Obligatory insurance of contractor’s staff and laborers against accidents.

Contingency measures in case of accidents;

Making provision of first aid facilities. However, major cases will be referred to the nearest hospital or health centre. Contact with nearest nursing homes/clinics/primary health centre should be maintained by the Contractor to deal with any emergency at site.

Provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety boots, rain coats, hand gloves, earplugs and nose masks to the working personnel and enforcing the use of these PPEs.

Providing safe drinking water supply and sanitation at the working places.


5.2 Waste Management Frameworks

Management of the construction and demolition waste, vegetation waste and hazardous waste

generated during demolition and construction activity and vegetation cleaning operation will be major

concern from an environmental point of view. Waste type wise management framework are listed

below:

1. Construction and demolition (C&D) Waste Management Framework

2. Vegetation Waste Management Framework

Guideline for Waste Management

Activity Monitoring Responsibility

Planning Stage

1. Preparation of guidelines for locating waste disposal sites for different types of waste;

2. Identify existing landfill sites, for disposal of toxic materials; 3. In case of non-existence of landfill sites in the district, identification of landfill

site located in nearby district.

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4. Site specific plan should be prepared to minimise waste generation, its possible reuse, recycling and disposal;

5. Identify the type of wastes as well as sources of waste during construction and suggest options for possible reuse;

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Pre-Construction Stage

1. Identify the activities during construction, that have the potential to generate waste and work out measures for the same in the construction schedule to be submitted to the respective EE of TNSCB;

2. Identifying the location for disposal of non-toxic wastes in consultation with the project authorities. Priority should be given to existing waste disposal sites, if available.

3. Orientation of workers, supervisors and other persons associated with construction work on waste management principles, waste disposal mechanism, safety and security measures during waste disposal, management of disposal sites etc.

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Construction & Post Construction Phase

1. Either reuse, recycle or dispose the waste generated during construction depending upon the nature of waste;

2. The reuse of waste shall be carried out by the contractor only after carrying out the specific tests and ascertaining the quality of the waste materials used and getting the same approved by the Executive Engineer, TNSCB and concerned authority;

3. The contractor shall adopt required precautions while reusing wastes for

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construction; 4. In case of filling of low-lying areas with the generated construction wastes, it

needs to be ensured that the level of filling site matches with the surrounding areas;

5. In cases where low lying area is used for filling with the generated non-toxic wastes, care should be taken that these low-lying areas are not part of the water body;

6. Cleaning and clearing of all debris/wastes from each work site;


5.2.1 Construction and Demolition Waste Management Framework

Construction and demolition activity will lead to generation of solid wastes, which includes sand, gravel,

concrete (with or without reinforcement), stone, bricks, wood, metal, glass, plastic, paper etc.

Temporary storage, identification of dumping sites, timely disposal of demolition’s rubble, cost

involvement for transportation and disposal and above all growing concern about pollution and

environmental deterioration will be matters of concern during demolition work.

C&D waste will be generated due to demolition of existing slum tenements, and shifting of utility

structures, etc. The cement concrete, reinforced cement concrete, masonry, flexible pavements

materials and metal waste will be generated. The construction and demolition waste may be utilized as

per utilization options given in the Table below.

5.2.1.1.Construction and Demolition waste utilization options

Generated C&D Waste Reutilization Options

Cement Concrete, Masonry and Flexible Pavement Materials

Restoration of damaged road

Reinforced Cement Concrete Consumption by the contractor for various purposes

Reinforcement including metal waste

Reinforcement including metal waste are to be sold by the contractor to the local traders/ authorised recyclers and considering sale proceed to be the same as the cost of retrieving the reinforcement from the dismantled RCC.

Reinforce metal waste will be auctioned to authorized recycler as per approved rate set by EE of TNSCB

and concrete material will be distributed to local interested people. Excess concrete material will

extensively be used for restoration of damage road. Local contractor will be allowed to take concrete

material for use in backfilling in construction industry.

5.2.1.2. Framework for preparing C&D Waste Management Plan

Planning Stage Implementing Responsibility

Consult with respective EE of TNSCB; decide number of different categories

of structure to be demolished

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Assessment of potentiality of reutilization in other project activities under

TNSCB; Use of C&D waste in project will be first priority, distribution among

local people/ contractor will be second priority. Left out portion of the C&D

waste if any, shall be disposed-off in the nearby sanitary landfill (SLF) site.

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Assessment of the willingness of interested local people/ contractor in

consuming generated C&D waste; assessment of source wise consumption

capacity;

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Identify available Land for temporary storing of C&D waste; capacity

assessment of identified Government land; assessment of additional land

for temporary storing of C&D waste required to be arranged by him from

private owners on payment of requisite crop compensation and land

premium; emphasize in identifying fallow or barren land located nearby; use

of agriculture land shall be avoided to the possible extent, However, in case

use of agriculture land becomes unavoidable, bed lining (by brick flat soling

or thick polythene sheet) shall be provided to restrict impact on land

fertility; C&D waste shall not be stored within 30 meter from deep channel

of the river/ canal. All C&D waste temporarily deposited in project sites

attracting CRZ notification shall be removed before monsoon. C&D waste

shall not be dumped at any water body or marsh or wet-land at any

circumstances; C&D waste shall not be stored within 100 m from any

sensitive receptors like school/ hospital/ park/ playground

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Consult with interested local person willing to provide land for temporary

storing of C&D waste;

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Identification of lands for temporary disposal Contractor

Prepare Contractor’s EMP incorporating detail C&D waste management

plan

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Obtain permission from nearby SLF authority regarding dumping of excess

C&D waste material if any

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Make agreement with private land owner for temporary storing of C&D

waste

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Demolition

Demolish/ dismantle identified structures Contractor

Segregate category wise C&D waste; Contractor shall ensure that other

waste (such as municipal waste) does not get mixed with this C&D waste

and is stored and disposed separately.

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Transport C&D waste to identified locations for temporary storage; while

transporting, vehicle shall be covered from all sides to restrict littering or

deposition so as to prevent obstruction to the traffic or the public or drains.

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Grading of wastes for subsequent use as per reutilization plan. Mortar, brick

with mortar / brick shall be used to the possible extent in restoration of

road.

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Evacuate C&D waste as per reutilization plan, on regular interval, within a

period of maximum 1 month; Each demolition site as well temporary

storage area shall be cleaned properly after removal of C&D waste;

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5.2.2.Vegetation Waste Management Framework

Vegetation waste will be generated due to felling of large and small tree and cutting of shrub located

within proposed project area. Big as well as small size tree will be auctioned after felling. However,

residual material like leaves, twigs & bough, branch, shrub stem, stumps, roots, wood chips and logs will

form vegetation waste due to tree felling.

Framework for preparing vegetation waste management plan

Planning Stage

Enumeration survey of tree species with different Girth at Breast Height (GBH) and preparation of list of trees to be felled along with other schedules as per prescribed formats required for obtaining permission from Revenue / Forest Department. This task needs to be performed jointly with the EE of TNSCB.

Estimation of quantity of vegetation waste arising out of bush, shrub, weeds. Estimation of quantity of such waste generated from leaves, twigs & bough, branch, shrub stem, stumps, roots, wood chips and logs, weed should also be done to the extent possible, for the purpose of assessing requirement of area of storage.

Identification of probable sources of reuse against each type of vegetation waste;

Identification of areas within the Govt. land including embankment and berm land for temporary storage of Twigs & Bough, Branch, Shrub Stem, Stumps, Roots, Wood Chips and Logs for collection by the local community and identification of borrow pits/ areas on berm land for dumping of leaves for natural decomposition.

Implementation

Allow local people to collect vegetation waste at source

Collect and segregate type wise vegetation waste at source

Temporary storing of vegetation waste

Spreading of Leaves and Twigs material in borrow pit area for natural decomposing


5.3 Compensatory Tree Plantation Management Framework

For large-scale housing project (more than 20,000 sq m built up area) construction, green belt needs to

be provided atleast 15% of the total project area. In addition, for every one tree felled, 10 trees shall be

planted This will fulfill the requirement of the Compensatory Plantation. The Compensatory Tree

Plantation Plan to be prepared on the basis of information and guiding principles stated below:

Species specific trees required to be removed shall be identified by contractor through a joint field survey with the Engineer. This identification and final vetting from Engineer shall be done within 14 days of Letter of Award.

Necessary paper works for obtaining the NOC from Revenue Department for cutting of trees finally assessed after the joint survey, would be done by the Contractor under the guidance of the EE of TNSCB.

Responsibility of obtaining permission for tree felling would be on the Engineer.

All the trees that will be cut by contractor will be property of the Government. The Tahsildar of the Revenue Department will auction the timber.

While plantation, efforts should be made to maximize the plantation of indigenous species, however, other species may also be planted, in accordance with the suggestions of the Horticulture department.

The list of species and location of plantation shall be finalized by the Executive Engineer.

Dead plants have to be replaced by new ones by the contractor. Treated grey water can be used for watering the plants.


5.4. Traffic Management Framework

The Traffic Management Plan should include haulage and work site routes, traffic control devices,

temporary fencing, barriers and barricades, diversion plans and detours, traffic signs and speed limits,

safe passage of pedestrians and provision of access to private properties. Contingency plan in case of

major road accidents shall also be provided in the plan.

Regarding temporary impacts to local roads and traffic, contractor should consider the following while

preparing traffic management plan:

Safe alternative access routes shall be provided for access ways that are obstructed/ destroyed

during construction works;

Sign posts shall be erected at vantage points to manage traffic, guide community members through

safe alternative access ways during construction works;

Prior to construction activities, the contractor will install all signs, barriers and control devices

needed to ensure the safe use of the road by traffic and pedestrians, as required by the traffic

control plan;

Signs, crossing guards and other appropriate safety features will be incorporated at road crossings

and vantage points;

Damaged sections of the local roads leading to project site shall be repaired throughout the

construction period;

Provision of signboards directing the drivers about the diversion and the road crossing,

overpass/underpass, signage, road shoulders, relocation of school’s entrance and other required

action will be included in the traffic control plan by the contractor; Provision of proper safety

signage at sensitive/accident-prone spots;

Providing and maintaining traffic management will require and include diversion warning, guiding

and regulatory signage, channelizers and delineators, lightening etc;

On possibility, the movement of heavy vehicles to be restricted to the night times particularly near

communities;

Unnecessary parking and sound pollution to be strictly avoided especially when vehicles are passing

through the settlements and sensitive receptor such as schools, hospital and cultural centre;

Parking of the vehicle in areas which may create inconvenience in mobility such as blind turning

point or meeting point of village road with the embankment, shall not be allowed;

Sirens will be provided in vehicles to avoid any collision with human/animals;

Contractor will ensure that no construction materials and debris are lying on the road. It will be

collected and disposed of properly;

The contractor will ensure that all construction vehicles and machineries are in good condition to

prevent breakdowns on roads;


5.4.1 Accident Reporting on Occurrence of Accident

In case of accidents involving project vehicles and equipment, relevant information, including date,

location, damage, cause, and follow-up action need to be provided;

5.4.2 Monitoring by Project Authority

Traffic management plan is to be vetted by the respective Executive Engineer of TNSCB.

Traffic safety at the worksites will be monitored and reviewed by the Engineer on regular basis.

Report on the condition of the vehicles/equipment (to be given by the Environment, Health and

Safety (EHS) officer engaged by the Contractor on the basis of his subjective judgment) and non-

routine repairs and maintenance needed to improve safety and/or environmental performance etc.

will be reviewed by the Executive Engineer on monthly basis.


5.5. Labour Influx and Construction Workers’ Camp Management Framework

During implementation phase, worker population is likely to influx in the project area. Management of

this labour influx and of issues related to the labour campsite are a critical part of environmental

management of the project. To address the probable impact due to labour influx and establishment of

labour / workers camp, a detailed camp management plan to be prepared to minimise and mitigate the

environment impact. The Plans will include elements such as details on living condition and ancillary

facilities, worker codes of conduct, training programs on HIV/AIDS, etc.

The key elements that will enable the preparation of the Labour Influx and Construction Workers’ Camp

Management Plan are:

1. List of key environmental aspects to be considered for preparation of a Labor Influx and

Construction Workers’ Camp Management Plan;

2. Guidelines for locating construction workers’ campsites;

5.5.1. Environmental Aspects to be considered for preparation of a Labour Influx and Construction

Workers’ Camp Management Plan

1. Sufficient supply of potable water to camps and working sites. If the drinking water is obtained from

the intermittent public water supply then storage tanks must be provided;

2. Adequate washing and bathing facility must be provided in clean and drained condition;

3. Adequate sanitary facilities may be provided within camp. The place must be cleaned daily and kept

in strict sanitary condition. Separate latrine must be provided for women;

4. Collection of camp wastes and its disposal should be carried out regularly;

5. The contractor must ensure that there is proper drainage system to avoid creation of stagnant water

bodies;

6. Periodic health check-ups should be conducted for the camp workers. These activities should be

conducted in consultation with the local health institutions / Health & Family Welfare Department;

7. In every camp, first aid facility shall be provided, ambulance must be provided to take injured or ill

person to the nearest hospital;

8. Adequate supply of fuel in the form of kerosene or LPG should be provided to construction labours

to avoid felling of trees for cooking and other household activities. No open fires will be allowed in

camps;

9. The sites should be secured by temporary fencing which can be disposed-off during dismantling of

the camp;

10. Proper lighting and cross ventilation must be provided;


11. Construction camps shall be established sufficiently away from forest areas, settlements, cultural

heritage & historical sites and water bodies;

12. It should be ensured by the construction contractor that area of the construction camp be cleared of

the debris and other wastes deposited on completion of construction. The land should be restored

back to its original form and condition as it was prior to the establishment of the construction

camps.

13. Mandatory and repeated training and awareness raising for the workforce about refraining from

unacceptable conduct toward local community members, specifically women;

14. Informing workers about national laws that make sexual harassment and gender-based violence a

punishable offence which is prosecuted;

15. Introducing a Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract including sanctions for

non-compliance, manual scavenging, engagement with local residents, child labour engagement,

discrimination, harassment of co-workers including women and those belonging to SC and STs and

other minority social groups,

16. Contractors adopting a policy to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in investigating

complaints about gender-based violence, child labour engagement etc.;

17. Training programs on HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases for the workers and staff of

contractor/s;

18. Grievance redressal mechanism at the camp level to resolve issues, if any arise among the workers

or workers and the host community.

Additional measures that aim to reduce engagement of workers with the local community would be by

providing workers with the opportunity to spend their time off away from the host community, where

feasible with a small transport allowance, ideally allowing workers to regularly return for brief visits to

their families, spouses and friends, or to visit nearby urban centres for recreation / entertainment. For

workers who need to travel further it may be attractive to forego weekends off in exchange for longer

breaks that would allow for such home leave travel.

While clear and decisive measures by the contractor are critically important, the effectiveness of these

measures often depends on complementary actions by the respective EE of TNSCB. Those are typically

focused on public administration and law enforcement, such as: (i) reinforcing local police in a remote

setting, where services may not be sufficiently staffed or equipped to maintain public order after the

influx, (ii) ensuring that complaints about gender-based violence are taken seriously by local law

enforcement, which may be supported by (iii) deploying female officers to the project area, and (iv)

participating in preventive training with workers to demonstrate the presence of government authority

in the project area.


Selection of Sites for Construction Camp Establishment

Avoidance Preference

1. Lands within 200 m of habitations; 2. Irrigated agricultural land; 3. Lands belonging to small farmers; 4. Lands within forest area; 5. Lands within 100 m of community water bodies

and water sources such as rivers; 6. Low lying lands, marshy areas; 7. Lands supporting dense vegetation 8. Grazing lands and lands with tenure rights 9. Lands where there is no willingness of the

landowner to permit its use.

1. Waste land; 2. Lands belonging to owners who look upon

the temporary use as a source of income; 3. Community lands or government land not

used for beneficial purposes; 4. Private non-irrigated lands where the

owner is willing; and 5. Lands with an existing access road


5.5.2 Camp Site Management Framework

Activity Responsibility Monitoring and Supervision Primary Secondary


Site Selection: 1. Identify the site for construction camp in

consultation with the individual owners in case of private lands and the concerned Department in case of government lands. Preference should be given to uncultivated fallow land / government land during site selection;

2. The camp site shall be identified and located not less than 200 meters from the local habitation. If habitations are relatively close to each other, suitable site may be selected considering the local land availability.

3. In case, no government land / fallow and unutilised government land is available and where use of private land is the only alternative, necessary arrangements should be worked out with the private owner of the land for setting up of facilities during the construction. The arrangement should have both facility creation and site restoration (pre-construction stage) component.

4. The contractor shall obtain documents highlighting arrangements made with the private land owner / concerned Govt. Dept. for land use for construction, i.e., (1) Written No-objection certificate; (2) Extent of land required and duration of the agreement; (3) Photograph of the site in original condition; (4) Details of site redevelopment after completion.

5. A detailed layout plan should be prepared for the development of construction camp, indicating the various structures to be constructed, including the temporary structures to be put up, site roads, drainage,

Contractor EE of TNSCB

1. The suitable sites shall be selected and finalized in consultation with the EE of TNSCB.

2. Verification of finalised site by the EE of TNSCB for site camp construction.

3. The agreement, layout plan and site restoration plan documents shall be submitted to the EE of TNSCB

4. The plan shall be finalized or approved by the respective EE (TNSCB).


lighting and other facilities etc. and should be submitted to the EE of TNSCB.

6. A site restoration plan should also be prepared detailing the measures for restoration of the campsite after the completion of the construction works.

7. It should be ensured that there is no use of hazardous construction materials such as Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) in the construction of the camp.

8. Provision of free of cost temporary living in the camp site for all the workers employed by contractor for the total work period.

Facilities: 1. The camp should have adequate space for

accommodating the workers. In case of women workers and families, the accommodation units should provide adequate privacy.

2. The camp should have all common minimum required facilities like ventilation, bed / bed roll for the workers, electricity supply, water supply, kitchen, separate toilet and bathrooms for ladies and gents, etc.

3. Identification of potable drinking water source/s and seeking permission from local authority for accessing the source. In case, potable drinking water source is not available in the vicinity, provision of water filter should be made in the camps to make water potable.

4. Storage of drinking water should be made in cleaned / hygienic containers and should be placed at a distance of not less than 15m from any wastewater / sewage drain, toilet or other source of pollution.


Periodic verification of facilities by Superindenting Engineer of the concerned Circle.

Hygiene and Sanitation: 1. Suitable washing facility for clothes and


Supervision by Assistant Executive Engineer from time to time and


utensils at the camp level, with mechanism for proper draining and disposal of waste water.

2. Separate bathing facility for male and female workers in conveniently accessible locations and shall be kept in clean and hygienic conditions.

3. Sanitary arrangements, latrines and urinals in every workplace. The type of latrine chosen must be culturally appropriate / acceptable. The latrines must be suitable for use in shallow groundwater / flood prone areas.

4. Separate toilet facility for male and female workers with proper sign board in language that are understood by the workers along with picture.

5. For 15-20 female and male workers, separate toilet provision should be made.

6. The latrines and urinals shall be adequately lighted and hygienic condition shall be maintained (proper cleaning and sanitiation).

7. Water shall be provided in or near the latrines and urinals (piped water or by storing water in drums).

submission of camp / site specific report to EE of TNSCB.

Arrangements for Waste Disposal: 1. Disposal of sanitary wastes and excreta shall

be into septic tanks.

2. Kitchen wastes (excluding solid waste) shall be disposed into soak pits. Wastewater from campsites will be discharged and disposed in a kitchen soak pit located at least 15 meters away from any waterbody.

3. Capacity of the pit should be at least 1.3 times the maximum volume of wastewater discharged per day.

4. The bottom of the soak pit should be filled


Supervision by Assistant Executive Engineer from time to time and submission of camp / site specific report to EE of TNSCB.


with coarse gravel and the sides shored up with board, etc. to prevent erosion and collapse of the soak pit.

5. Solid wastes generated in the construction site shall be reused if recyclable or disposed-off in land fill sites approved by local authority.

Health Care Management: 1. Availability of first aid box / facilities with all

recommended medicines / non-consumables in each construction site.

2. An educated person in the camp site should be oriented on administering first aid treatment and the box should be placed under his/her command.

3. Arrangement should be made by which she/he would be available at the time of requirement.

4. In case of any eventuality which demand hospitalisation, transport facility should be provided using an available project vehicle or immediate transportation through the ambulance service to the nearby health facility.

5. Periodic visit by a qualified medical doctor (PHC/CHC/SDH etc.) to the campsite for health check-up of workers, at least once in 15 days. A register of all health problems must be maintained by the doctor and available at the campsite.

6. Provision of health insurance of all workers for stipulated period of their engagement in construction sites.


Periodic supervision of health care measures like first-aid box, regular site visits by a qualified medical doctor, register of health problems, etc., by the Assistant Executive Engineer. Copy of health insurance certificate available with EE of TNSCB.

Storage Facility: 1. Storage site within the camp should be at a

minimum distance of 30 meter from the living area of the workers.


Periodic supervision by the concerned project Assistant Executive Engineer of TNSCB.


2. Liquids like oil / fuel / lubricants etc. should be stored at a height from the ground level for which a brick-based platform with sand flooring should be prepared to avoid soil and water contamination due to spillage.

3. Similarly, cement can be stored at a height from the ground level in a damp-proof area.

Other Safety and Security Measures 1. Provision of fire extinguishers / Fire-fighting

arrangements at the camps. Each area shall be earmarked based on fire zone category (Fire zone- 1, 2 & 3). Arrangement shall be available at each facility like living area, material storage area, hazardous building. At least one fire lift and water storage tank shall also be provided at each camp site.

2. Display of fire station number in prominent place for easy visibility.

3. In case the campsite has a common kitchen facility, it must be ensured that the common kitchen (and any other kitchens in the campsite) is located at least 20 m away from the living area. Only LPG stoves are to be used. Use of fuelwood stoves shall not be permitted for use in camp site.

4. Provision of identity cards to labourers and residents of construction camps.


Verification of installation of fire-fighting instruments in the camp/s and periodic supervision by the concerned project Assistant Executive Engineer of TNSCB.

Construction Phase

1. Construction camps shall be maintained free from litter and in hygienic condition.

2. It should be kept free from spillage of oil, grease or bitumen.

3. Any spillage should be cleaned immediately to avoid pollution of soil, water stored or adjacent water bodies.

4. Precautions need to be taken in construction camps are like (1) no leaching of oil and grease into water bodies or water sources, including canals take place; (2) non-


Verification of construction sites from time to time by the concerned project Assistant Executive Engineer of TNSCB.and submission of verification report to EE of TNSCB for necessary action.


disposal of wastewater into water bodies; (3) collection and appropriate disposal of solid wastes on regular basis; (4) hygienic condition of the toilet, its regular maintenance and keeping it clean and (5) availability of first-aid care provision in the camp, (6) display of emergency numbers (fire, police, ambulance, medical hospital etc,) in a common place visible to others.

Post-Construction Phase

1. At the completion of construction, all construction camp facilities shall be dismantled and removed from the site.

2. The site shall be restored to a condition in no way inferior to the condition prior to commencement of the works.

3. Various activities to be carried out for site restoration are like (1) cleaning / removal of oil and fuel contaminated soil and its disposal in approved waste disposal areas. (2) construction campsite shall be grassed and planted with trees as per the restoration design; (3) Sealing / filling up of soak pits and septic tanks; (4) disconnection of electricity supply; (5) disposal of all garbage in the disposal site only (site approved by local authority).


The restored site shall be inspected by the concerned project Assistant Executive Engineer of TNSCB and verified as per the initial restoration plan. EE of TNSCB should issue a clearance certificate before final settlement of claims.


6. Environmental Management Framework Implementation Responsibilities

6.1. Implementation Arrangement

Implementation arrangement for Environmental Management Framework is given in the table below;

Component

Screening Implementation of

mitigation measures

Supervision/ verification

Frequency Monitoring Frequency

Demolition

Environmental Consultant

Assistant Engineer (TNSCB),

Contractor

Site specific EE (TNSCB) &


Fortnight

CE, TNSCB Monthly

SE, TNSCB Monthly


Monthly

EMP Civil Work

Civil Construction


Assistant Engineer (TNSCB),

Contractor

Site specific EE (TNSCB) &


Fortnight CE, TNSCB Monthly

SE, TNSCB Fortnightly


Monthly

6.2 Roles and responsibility for EMF implementation

Roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders involved in implementation, supervision and

monitoring of environmental safeguard measures are given in the table below;

Designation Responsibility


Providing environmental safeguard related technical inputs on implementation of the different interventions

Site visit and screening of potential environmental impacts of projects that are proposed to be undertaken

Devising additional mitigation measures against any unforeseen impacts. Supervising the implementation of the environmental mitigation measures Provide necessary inputs towards formulating training modules. Coordinating training sessions and awareness programs on EMF/ EMP measures.

AE and AEE of TNSCB (Site Office)

Implementation of environmental safeguards Work site visits and periodic supervision and monitoring of implementation of

environmental safeguard measures

Site specific EE of TNSCB

Coordinating the quarterly monitoring (laboratory testing) of environmental parameters i.e. Soil, Air, Surface water and Noise Quality

Work site visit and monthly basis, monitoring of implementation of environmental mitigation measures


7. Implementation Process of EMF

Following step by step process will be adopted for the successful implementation of EMF. The site by

step by process is explained in the figure below;

7.1 Obtaining NOCs from other Departments

After Environmental Screenig and preparation of Site Plan, the Executive Engineer will initiate the

activities to obtaining NOCs from various departments:

List of Mandatory NOCs List of Site Specific NOCs

1. NoC for Fire Safety from the District Fire

Officer, Department of Fire and Rescue

Services

1. NoC from Airport Authority of India and Air

Force

2. NoC certifying site non-prone for flooding -

Revenue Department

2. NoC from Archaeological Survey of India- if

the site is located within 300 m of the

heritage site.

3. Land Clearance NoC (Site free from 3. NoC from Hill Area Conservation Authority


encroachments) - Revenue Department /

Public Works Department

(HACA), if applicable, for the villages as per

G.O Ms 49 dated 24.03.2003

4. NoC for Water supply - CMWSSB for Greater

Chennai Corporation /TWAD Board /

Corporations for other Corporations /

Municipality and Town Panchayat Levels as

relevant.

4. NoC from Directorate of Lighthouses and

lightships

5. NoC for Sewage Disposal $- for Greater




relevant.

5. Non-Forest Land Clearance from Forest

Department

6. NoC for using Treated Water$- for Greater




relevant.

7. NoC for Solid Waste Management/ Disposal –

for Greater Chennai Corporation for Chennai

/ other Corporations / Municipality and Town

Panchayat Levels as relevant.

8. NoC from Traffic Police

$For sites where in the unavailability of Underground drain (UGD), NoC for utilizing treated water shall be

obtained

7.2 Review of Environmental / CRZ clearance requirements and Obtaining

Clearances

Based on the site location and the built-up area, the Environmental Consultant has to decide the

clearance requirements. Environmental clearance is obtained from the State Environmental Impact

Assessment Authority and CRZ clearance is obtained from the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone

Management Authority.

TNSCB has engaged Retainer Consultants to prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report

and to get Environmental and CRZ clearances. For sites where built-up area >1.5 Lakh sq m, then it shall

attract a baseline study prior to the presentation before the State Expert Appraisal Committee. The

retainer consultants work in close coordination with the Executive Engineers of TNSCB and to get the

data required for getting Environmental Clearance and submit the deliverables (online submission of the

form, EIA report, presentation, EC/CRZ Clearance and consent-to-establish).


7.3 Environment Management Plan Preparation and inclusion in Tender

Documents:

After obtaining the Environmental / CRZ clearance, TNSCB’s Environmental Consultant will prepare the

EMP on the basis of the Environmental Clearance conditions, site requirements and the provisions of

Environmental Framework. The generic EMP is given in Annexure III. This will be modified to suit the

site-specific requirements and included in the tender documents.

The EMP and the EC conditions will be forwarded to the concerned Superintending Engineer / Chief

Engineer for inclusion in the tender documents. The Superintending Engineer should ensure that, the

environmental management plan and conditions of Environmental Clearance are included in the tender

documents.

7.4 Application of EMF in Different Project Stages

The details of the application of the EMF to the different project stages – planning, implementation and

post-implementation is given in the table below. It lists the key EMF activities and outputs in each stage,

the timeframe for implementation and the responsibilities of implementation.

Community Consultations before Commencement of Construction: Before commencement of the

project, the environmental aspects of the proposed project and mitigation measures for addressing risks

and impacts and grievance redressal mechanism should be disclosed to the community living adjacent to

the project site. Refer Stakeholder and Community Engagement Matrix in the Social Sustainability and

Grievance Redressal Framework of TNSCB for the details on the community consultations on the

environmental aspects.

The Operation and Maintenance Manual for TNSCB housing assets will be prepared under the proposed

Asian Development Bank financed Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Housing for Urban Poor Project in

Tamil Nadu.

Key EMF Activities Key Formats/Documents to be Used

Expected Output Timeframe for EMF activities

Responsibility

Planning Stage

Identification of project activities; Referring to the ‘List of Non-Permissible Activities’

‘List of Non-Permissible Activities’ (refer to list in section 4.).

Confirmation that the activity is not on the list of non-permissible activities.

Prior to administrative approval

Environmental Consultant, TNSCB

Environmental Screening of activities using the ‘Environment

‘Environment Screening Checklist’ (refer to checklist in Annexure III).

Identification of adverse environmental impacts;

Do Do


Screening Checklist’

Identification of the need for further environmental assessments;

Determining the scope for further environmental assessments.

Documentation of the above in the ‘Environmental Screening Report’.

Providing information to all key stakeholders on the contents of the ‘Environmental Screening Report’.

Undertake activity specific EIA

‘Sample TOR for conducting EIA’

Baseline environmental condition;

Details of potential environmental impacts;

Documentation of the above in the EIA report

Do Do

Identification of mitigation measures for the adverse impacts caused by each activity, including identification of entities responsible for execution of mitigation measures, timeframe as well as budget for implementation.

Generic EMP (refer to Annexure III).

Formulation of activity specific Environment Management Plan;

Documenting the above as a ‘Environment Management Plan’.

Do Do

Implementation Stage

Procurement and award of contracts

Generic EMP (refer Annexure III ).

Integration of ‘Environment Management Plan’ into the bid documents.

After administrative approval and prior to tender floating

SE, TNSCB

Implementation of the mitigation measures as

Generic EMP (refer Annexure III)

Implementation of ‘Environmental Management Plan’.

During Implementation

Implementing Contractor


specified in the ‘Environment Management Plan’

Monitoring of environmental parameters as specified in the ‘Environment Monitoring Plan’

Monitoring of environmental parameters (given in Annexure- V).

Monitoring reports with compilation of data on environmental parameters.


Implementing Contractor

Monitoring of implementation of ‘Environmental Management Plan’.

Format for EMP implementation reportings given in Annexure – IV

Monitoring reports with compilation of progress, issues and action plan on environmental management. Smooth implementation of mitigation measures as per EMF due to timely identification and rectification of any issues.


EE TNSCB

7.5 Reporting System of EMF Implementation

The Assistant Executive Engineer (TNSCB) will prepare report on environmental safeguards

implementation of bimonthly basis (sample format provided in Annexure- IV which should be revised as

relevant). The Executive Engineer will review the reports and prepare the action taken report on a

quarterly basis and appraise to the SE (TNSCB). The SE (TNSCB), based on the review of the

environmental safeguard measures taken at the project level, should discuss with the CE (TNSCB) on

critical issues for decision.


8. Monitoring of environmental management aspects in project activities

8.1. Environmental Management Aspects to be Monitored

The key environmental aspects, that have significance for the TNSCB’s housing projects are to be

monitored periodically. It will give the direction and indicate the milestones achieved as per the national

/ state benchmarks / norms. The following specific environmental parameters can be quantitatively and

qualitatively measured and compared over a period of time to understand the progress made as per the

plan.

Environmental Aspects

1. Soil Contamination & Soil Erosion 2. Construction Site / Camp Management

3. Air Quality 4. Debris and Sediment Clearance and Disposal

5. Water Quality 6. Flora and Fauna in the Working and Dumping Sites and at sensitive locations

7. Noise Levels around sensitive locations 8. Safety and Security

9. Restoration of Borrow Pits 10. Statutory Environmental Compliances

8.2 Monitoring of Statutory Compliances

For every housing project, statutory compliances of the contractor will be monitored. The statutory

compliances include availability of (1) labour license, (2) permits/ clearance, (3) TNPCB consent to

establish and operate for batching plants, hot mixing plant etc.

8.2.1. Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring

Ambient air quality parameters which are recommended for monitoring of are PM10 (Particulate Matter

having less than 10 micron) or PM2.5 (Particulate Matter having less than 2.5 micron), Sulphur Dioxide

(SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), NH3 etc. These parameters are to be monitored at

work sites and disposal areas periodically and compared with the baseline figure. National Ambient Air

Quality (NAAQ) Standards, 2009 will be used for comparison and monitoring along with the baseline

figure.

8.2.2. Ambient Noise Monitoring

Monitoring the noise levels to be carried out at the work sites and near dumping areas in accordance to

the Ambient Noise Standards formulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Noise shall be

recorded using the digitized noise monitoring instrument. The equivalent Noise Level will be recorded

for comparison with prescribed limits and baseline data.

8.2.3.Water Quality Monitoring

Water quality of the (1) canal network, (2) local water stream adjacent to the dumping site that is used

by local community and (3) other sensitive areas shall be monitored on quarterly basis during the

construction phase. Along with surface water quality, ground water quality will also be monitored on a

quarterly basis. The physical and chemical parameters recommended for analysis of water quality are

pH, turbidity, total solids, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, COD, BOD, DO, Oil and Grease,


Chloride, Iron, heavy metals, Pesticide residue, etc. Monitoring parameters will be as per CPCB

guidelines and baseline data.

8.2.4.Soil Quality

The soil quality of the surrounded fields of the working site and waste disposal site will be monitored to

understand the impact on soil quality. The quality of the dredged sediment will be monitored. The

physio-chemical parameters recommended for analysis are:

Physical Parameter: Soil Texture, Grain Size, Gravel, Sand, Silt and Clay

Chemical Parameter: pH, Conductivity, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Nitrogen and Absorption Ratio,

etc

For dredged sediments and desilted materials, the parameters to be tested will include: PCBs, heavy

metals (Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Chromium, Cadmium), organochlorine pesticides, etc. Monitoring

parameters will be as per international standards.

8.2.5 Erosion Control Measures

Inspection of identified (during the project inception) vulnerable locations such as embankment slopes,

borrow areas, etc. will be carried out on periodical basis, at least once before and after the monsoon.

8.2.6. Debris Clearance and Disposal

Clearance and disposal of construction and demolition wastes will be monitored on a quarterly basis. A

record of the types and quantities of the waste generated, their clearance and disposal mechanisms will

be recorded along with details of residual wastes. This aspect will also cover the sanitation situation at

the construction camp sites. Monitoring will be carried out on periodical basis at quarterly frequency.

Waste management registers will be maintained for each construction contract along with photographic

evidence.

8.2.7.Site Restoration

The restoration of all the temporary sites utilized for construction such as borrow areas, stock yards,

camp site, etc. will be monitored after completion of works to ensure that appropriate restoration

measures are taken and it is in improved or in the same condition before its use for the works purpose.

Plantation works will also be monitored if such activity is planned for the site/s.

8.2.8. Safety and Security

For each construction activity, safety aspects at the work and camp sites will be supervised on day to

day basis by the site supervisor/ Engineer to ascertain (1) number of labourers – men and women –

working at the site, (2) percentage of workers using PPEs, (3) safe access to worksite and safe working

platform, (4) availability of first-aid kit, (5) display of emergency numbers in a prominently visible place,

(6) orientation of workers on safety protocols to be followed at camp and work sites, (7) periodic health

check-up of workers and health issues reported, (8) number and type of safety incidents including minor

injuries, major injuries requiring hospitalization, near-miss incidents, fatal injuries, etc.


8.2.9 Flora and Fauna

Construction activities and its impacts on local flora and fauna will be monitored at least on quarterly

basis during construction phase. Along with this, monitoring would also cover the afforestation /

plantation works taken up under proposed project activities in different locations. The key aspects to be

monitored on quarterly basis would be (1) local bio-diversity and its management, (2) water quality and

its impact on aquatic flora and fauna, (3) fish species and any change in its density / availability etc.

8.3. Environmental Monitoring Plan for Project Activities

The TNSCB will take up monitoring and evaluation of the EMF covering process, output and outcome

indicators in different intervals during the life of the housing project. Key monitoring indicators,

frequency of monitoring and responsible agency details is presented in the Table below;

Monitoring Indicators and Plan for Monitoring

Sl. No

Environment & Social

Parameters

Performance Indicators Implementing Entity

Monitoring

Agency

Frequency

Environmental

1 Compliance to Statutory Requirements

1. Labour License obtained 2. Permission for borrow area (If

the Contractor operate its own new borrow area)

3. Permission for stone quarry (If the Contractor operate its own new stone quarry)

4. Explosive permit (In case blasting is required)

5. Consent to Establish and Operate for dredging operations, batching plants, diesel generator, hot mixing plant etc.

Contractor EE TNSCB

During Inception of

Work

6. Environmental and CRZ clearance

TNSCB TNSCB Before Implementa

tion

2 Air Quality Number and Percentage of samples meeting National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Contractor (Testing through

Approved / NABL

accredited or MoEF

recognised Environmental

Laboratory)

EE of TNSCB

Half Yearly


3 Noise Monitoring

Noise level during different times of a day at construction sites and community sites and its deviation from the prescribed standards by CPCB.


Approved / NABL

accredited or MoEF


Laboratory)

EE of TNSCB

Half Yearly

4 Water Quality

pH, turbidity, total solids, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, COD, BOD, DO, Oil and Grease, Chloride, Iron, heavy metals, Pesticide residue, etc.


Approved NABL accredited or

MoEF recognised

Environmental Laboratory)

EE of TNSCB

Quarterly

5 Soil Quality Physical Parameter: Soil Texture, Grain Size, Gravel, Sand, Silt and Clay Chemical Parameter: pH, Conductivity, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Nitrogen and Absorption Ratio

Contractor through

Approved / NABL

accredited or MoEF


Laboratory

EE of TNSCB

Quarterly

7 Erosion Control Measures

No. of inspections conducted and site-specific measures taken for erosion control

EE of TNSCB TNSCB Once in a quarter

8 Debris Management

1. Quantity of construction and demolition waste generated

2. Quantity and percentage of construction and demolition waste disposed as per the approved Waste Management Plan

3. Quantity of dredged sediment generated

4. Quantity and percentage of dredged sediment disposed as per the approved Waste Management Plan

5. Clean and hygienic conditions at worker’s campsite (visual observation)


Quarterly


9 Site Restoration

Mapping and photo documentation of pre and post work site situation, including plant site, borrow area, camp site.


After completion

of works

10 Public and Personnel Safety

1. Percentage of workers supplied with PPEs

2. Percentage of workers using PPEs

3. Incidents including minor injuries, major injuries requiring hospitalization, near-miss incidents, fatal injuries, etc.

4. Use of public safety mechanism near public areas like safety tape, road diversion indicator, using siren while crossing public place, restrict honking in sensitive zone etc.


Weekly

8.4. Documentation

In implementing the EMF, documented information and records will be generated. This will include

supervision reports, progress reports, monitoring records, clearance documents and related records. At

the project level, these will be retained by the Executive Engineer. At the headquarters, these will be

retained by the Environment Cell of the TNSCB.

8.5. Updating the EMF

This EMF will be updated once every year. The appropriateness of the EMF will be reviewed internally in

detail and suitably amended keeping the spirit of achieving better environmental performance.

The details of this document are current as of March 2020. It is envisaged that the content may require

review and refinement from time to time. TNSCB may make such variations, as required. The users may

not object to any variations, or further versions of this document.


9. Organisational Capacity Arrangements

9.1. Environmental Cell

The TNSCB will establish a Environment Cell to monitor the implementation of Environmental

Management Framework for all its housing projects. The Environment Cell will be in the TNSCB

Headquarters in Chennai.

9.2. Consulting support

TNSCB has engaged three firms as retainer consultants for the different regions within the state to

conduct environment impact assessment studies and obtain environmental clearances for the housing

projects.

9.3. Third party compliance monitoring consultants

During implementation, TNSCB will need the support of third party compliance monitoring consultants

for the housing projects. Their role is to ensure that all the statutory requirements are being complied in

each of the housing projects. These will include environmental clearance conditions, consent conditions,

licence and permission requirements.

The third party monitoring consultants will liaise with the Environment Cell and the respective Executive

Engineer to undertake their compliance monitoring and prepare their compliance monitoring report.

Third party compliance monitoring consultants will be engaged only for housing projects that require

Environmental Clearance and / or CRZ clearance.

9.4. Contractor capacity

Contractor will necessarily deploy one site environment engineer at the site to coordinate the day-to-

day activities related to EMP and EC conditions implementation. If the site has more than 500 dwelling

unit, more than one site environment engineer will be deployed to carry out the activities. The Site

Environmental Engineer, will report to the project manager, who will take the full responsibility for the

EMP and EC conditions.

9.5. Training and capacity building

The following table includes the types of training, target audience and frequency;

No. Type of training Target Audience Frequency

1 General environmental

awareness

Superintending Engineeers, Executive

Engineers, Assistant Executive

Engineers and Assistant Engineers of

TNSCB

Project Manager and Environment-in-

charge of contractor team

Half-yearly

2 EMP orientation training Quarterly

3 Construction safety training Half-yearly

4 Labour awareness training Half-yearly


5 Green building designs and other

best practice awareness

Superintending Engineeers, Executive

Engineers, Assistant Executive

Engineers and Assistant Engineers of

TNSCB

Yearly

6 Environmental Regulations

Update

Environment Cell staff of TNSCB Yearly

7 Environmental Awareness

Training for Tenemnet allottees

on issues such as managing green

spaces, waste and sewage (in

coordination with the TNSCB’s

Community Development Unit)

Concerned beneficiaries in respective

housing projects.

Half-yearly

8 Environmental Parameter

Monitoring Training

Environment Cell staff of TNSCB Once in 2 years

9 Environmental Audit, Supervision

and Progress Monitoring Training


10 Environmental Management

Systems / Framework Training


For the conduct of this training, TNSCB’s Environment Cell staff will need support from external

consulting and training organizations in the initial years until its in-house capacity is built. Further, the

TNSCB’s Environment Cell staff should constantly be trained in order to keep up-to-date on the

prevailing regulations as well as procedures for parameter monitoring, audit, supervision and progress

monitoring and possible management systems enhancements.


Annexure I

1. Environmental Policies

The list of relevant environmental policies, laws and regulations by the Government of India as well as

the State Government of Tamil Nadu and their applicability to the TNSCB’s housing projects is discussed

in below Table.

1.1 National Policies

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No.

Legislation Description Regulator Applicability

1. National

Conservation

Strategy & Policy on

Environment &

Development, 1992

Policy emphasizes on the sustainable

and equitable use, prevent and control

future deterioration of environmental

resources; take steps for restoration of

ecologically degraded areas and for

environmental improvement.

MoEFCC, CPCB,

National

Biodiversity

Authority

Applicable

2. National

Environmental

Policy, 2006

Objective of this policy is to conserve

critical environmental resources,

integration of environmental concerns

in the developmental process, efficient

use of environmental resources.

MoEFCC, CPCB,

National

Biodiversity

Authority

Applicable

3. National Water

Policy, 2012

Policy states that water should be

treated as an economic good so as to

promote its conservation and efficient

use and depletion of ground water

should be arrested by introducing

improved technologies of water use

and incentivizing efficient water use

Ministry of

Water

Resources,

Government of

India

Applicable

1.2 State Policies

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1 Tamil Nadu State Environment Policy

Objective is to identify, preserve, nurture and enhance environmental resources in the State, while ensuring that the impacts of anthropogenic actions and global climate change impacts are adequately assessed and acted upon.

Department of

Environment, Govt. of Tamil

Nadu

Applicable

Proposed demolition and reconstruction work will impact the surrounding environment

2 Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Policy

To develop a new culture of prevention, preparedness and quick response to disasters.

Revenue and Disaster

Management Department

Applicable


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To reduce the vulnerability of the community through proper risk assessment.

3 Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2012

To achieve energy security.

To reduce carbon emissions.

To project Tamil Nadu as a solar hub.

Tamil Nadu Energy

Development Agency (TEDA)

May be applicable (Their exist huge scope of

introducing solar energy in proposed TNSCB’s housing

projects)

2. Environmental Laws and Regulation

2.1 National Environmental Regulations

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1. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, amended1988 and its Rules, 1975

For the prevention and control of water pollution by controlling the discharge of pollutants and maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water as per prescribed standards.

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)

Applicable

There will be generation of wastewater and other water-based pollutants during construction and operations.

2. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, amended 1987 and its Rules, 1982

For prevention, control and abatement of air pollution activities. Establishes ambient air quality standards.

TNPCB Applicable

Applicable for construction equipment and machinery’s potential to emit air pollution (including transporting vehicles)

3. Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 amended 1991 and associated rules / notifications

To protect and improve overall environment. This act essentially links pollution and natural resource issues. It seeks to supplement existing laws on pollution control and also lays down standards for air quality and noise. For protection and improvement of environment and the prevention of hazards to human beings,

MoEFCC, GoI CPCB, TNPCB

Applicable

This is an umbrella legislation for protecting the environment. Many rules/ notifications are formed under this act. As per this Act, the responsibility of administering this legislation rests on the MoEFCC, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and SPCB


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other living creatures, plants and property.

4. EIA Notification, 2006 as amended in 2009 and 2013, 2016

To provide environmental clearance to new development activities following an EIA. Sets out the requirement for environmental clearance to new development activities following an EIA for specified activities/projects.

SEIAA, Tamil Nadu

- Applicable. - >20,000sq.mtrs. - <

1,50,000 sq.mtrs. for which Environmental Clearance is required to be obtained.

5 Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 including amendments.

These rules include specifications on:

Standards for emissions or discharge of environmental pollutants

Prohibitions and restrictions on the location of industries

Procedure for taking samples and submission of samples for analysis,

Prohibition and restriction on the handling of hazardous substances in different areas

Submission of environmental reports

TNPCB Applicable

Compliance with emission and disposal standards during construction work.

6. Municipal Solid Wastes Management Rules, 2016

Rules to manage municipal solid waste generated; provides rules for segregation, storage, collection, processing and disposal.

TNPCB Applicable

Municipal waste will be generated during the operation stage

7. Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016

Rules to manage construction waste resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition of any civil structure.

TNPCB Applicable

Construction and demolition waste generated from the project works shall be managed and disposed as per the rules

8. Hazardous and other Wastes

Rules defines and classifies hazardous

TNPCB Applicable

Used engine oil, gear


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(Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2015

waste, and procedures for handling and storage

Requires Pollution Control Board’s consent for handling hazardous waste

Provides procedures for recycling, reprocessing or reuse, import and export of HW

Rules for development of treatment, storage, disposal facility (TSDF) for hazardous wastes

oil, hydraulic oil, spent oil, lubricants etc. will be generated during demolition and construction work.

9. Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Act, 1990 and Rules, 2000.

Standards for permitted level of noise during the day and night have been promulgated by the MoEFCC for various uses. The increasing noise level in public places from various sources have detrimental effects on humans and thereby it is considered necessary to regulate and control noise generating sources to maintain ambient air quality standards through a set of rules. The ambient air quality standards are achieved through the enforcement of noise pollution control measures and restrictions on the use sound producing instruments. In case of any violation in silence zone area, complaints to be made to the authority and power to prohibit continuance of music sound or noise also falls under within these rules

TNPCB Applicable

Noise will be generated during project implementation stage due to different activities like demolition, construction, operation and movement of vehicle, heavy equipment.

10. Notification of Eco ESZs are of significant Tamil Nadu Applicable


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Sensitive Zones (ESZs)

ecological importance, and to conserve and protect the natural resources and living beings, several zones are declared in the country as eco sensitive zones by notifications. Besides for specific reasons, buffer areas around protected areas (national park, wildlife sanctuaries etc.,) are also declared as ESZ in this notification. - Restriction of activities (including construction, tree cutting, etc.) in the notified zones -Any project activity located in ESZs will require prior permission from ESZ monitoring committee

Forest Department and MoEFCC

11 Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010

For the protection of wetlands and restriction of certain activities within wetlands, provides a regulatory mechanism

Applies to protected wetlands notified under the rules (which include Ramsar sites; wetlands in ESZs /United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) sites, high altitudes, etc.)

Rules prohibit: reclamation of wetlands, expansion/ setting new industries, hazardous waste storage, disposal., discharge of untreated effluent, permanent construction within 50 m HFL, etc.

Activities such as the

Central Wetlands Regulatory Authority

Applicable


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following are regulated: water withdrawal/diversion, treated effluent discharge, dredging, repair of existing infrastructure, buildings and construction

12 Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019

Protection of fragile coastal belts. This supersedes the CRZ Notification issued in 1991; to ensure livelihood security to the fisher communities and other local communities, living in the coastal areas, to conserve and protect coastal stretches, its unique environment, promote sustainable development considering natural hazards, sea level rise due to global warming Declares coastal stretches as CRZ and restricts new construction, and industrial activities. CRZ (landward side) include the following: (i) land area from High Tide Line (HTL) to 500 m on the landward side on the sea front: (ii) land area between HTL to 100 m or width of creek whichever is less on the landward side along the tidal influenced water bodies connected to sea and; (iii) land area between HTL and LTL. Notification defines CRZ in I. II, III, IV Categories based on the environmental sensitivity and existing development.

Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority (TNSCZMA)

Applicable


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13 Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989

Defines hazardous chemicals

Stipulates rules, procedures to manufacture, storage and import of hazardous chemicals

Requires permission, authorization from various agencies if the total storage exceeds specified quantity;

Requires emergency management plan

Various agencies May Applicable

(Use and storing of any kind of hazardous chemical beyond permissible limit during construction, or any other project activity, will trigger this rules)

14. Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 amended 1993 and Rules 1995; Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002

To protect wildlife and preserve national parks and sanctuaries An Act to provide comprehensive protection of wild animals, birds and plants. This would cover matters concerning appointment of forest authorities, hunting of wild animals, protection of specified plants, conservation of national parks and sanctuaries, trade / commerce in relation to plants and animals and prevention of any offences. Wildlife protected areas are notified under this act.

National Board of Wildlife / State wildlife boards

Applicable

15. Indian Forest Act, 1927

To check deforestation by restricting conversion of forested areas into non-forested areas The Indian Forest Act 1927 was enacted to consolidate the law relating to forests, the transit of forest-produce and the duty leviable. Applies to reserved forests, village

MoEFCC, Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Applicable


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forests, and protected forests. This act also concerns lands not being the property of government. Provides penalties and procedures with regard to all property, cattle trespasses and powers of Forest officers; declaration of forest areas (reserved, protected and village forests), and regulation of activities within the forests

16. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, amendment 1988

Act provides for conservation of forests Restricts the de-reservation of forests or use of forest lands for non-forest purpose Non-forest purpose means breaking up or clearing of any forest land - Restricts use of forest lands for non-forest purposes - Requires prior permission to take up the works

MoEFCC Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Applicable

17. Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010

Conservation of cultural and historical remains found in India Act for better and effective preservation of the archaeological wealth of the country, on par with constitutional provisions This Act provides for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance, for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for the protection of sculptures, carvings and other like objects. - Notifies 100m around the

ASI Applicable


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monument as prohibited area and 100 to 200m as regulated area for construction works; - No excavation/construction work is allowed within 100m boundary of the protected monument; - Requires prior permission of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for taking works within 100-200m of the boundary of protected monuments

18. Notification for use of fly ash, 2003 and subsequent amendment, 2016

Reuse large quantity of fly ash discharged from thermal power plant to minimize land use for disposal.

Any construction agency engaged in construction of building with a radius of 300km of coal or lignite based thermal power plant (TPP) shall use only fly ash-based product for construction.

Fly ash shall mandatorily be utilized in asset creation programmes of the Govt. involving construction of building, road, dams and embankment.

Fly ash shall be used in soil conditioner.

Fly ash-based bricks or product shall be used in construction under all Govt. scheme or programme.

MoEFCC Applicable

19. Public Liability and Insurance Act, 1991

Protection from hazardous materials and accidents

TNPCB Applicable

Used engine oil, gear oil, hydraulic oil, spent oil, lubricants etc. will be generated during demolition and


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construction work.

20. Central Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle Rules,1989

To check vehicular air and noise pollution

Motor Vehicle Department

Applicable

(During project implementation, there will be use of vehicles and these vehicles need to operate within permissible emission levels)

13. Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

The Act provides for certain welfare measures to be provided by the Contractor to contract labor and in case the Contractor fails to provide, the same are required to be provided by the Principal Employer by Law. The principal employer is required to take Certificate of Registration and the Contractor is required to take a License from the designated Officer. The Act is applicable to the establishments or Contractor of principal employer if they employ 20 or more contract labor.

Chief Labour Commissioner, Government of Tamil Nadu

Applicable

Contractor to obtain a Certificate of Registration as the principal employer

2.2. State Environmental Regulations

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1. TN Building and other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and conditions of Service) Rules, 2006

A rule to regulate the employment and conditions of service of building and other construction workers and to provide for their safety, health and welfare measures and for other matters connected

Labour and Employment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

Applicable during construction work

Applicable to any building or other construction work employing 10 or more workers; provide safety measures at the construction work and other welfare measures,


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first-aid facilities and housing accommodation for workers near the workplace etc.

2. Tamil Nadu Preservation of Private Forest Act, 1949

Regulates tree felling and selling of timber

District Collector, Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Applicable .

3. G.O.Ms.NO. 142 PW(R2) Dated 23.07.2014

Regulation for Management of Ground Water and Issue of No Objection Certificate/ Licence for Extraction of Ground Water in Tamil Nadu

Applicable Ground water may require to be extracted for construction purpose as well as during operation stage


Annexure II

Environmental Screening Checklist for site identification

1. Propose Project Category (Strike out, whichever not applicable)

Green field Reconstruction

2. Information of the site Proposed for Site Name (With District):

Survey No Name of the Revenue Village Taluk Name Name of the Urban Local Body

Corporation / Municipality

3. Geographic coordinates of the proposed site (Deg, Min, Sec)

Boundary points

C.P 1 C.P 2 C.P 3 C.P 4 C.P 5 C.P 6 C.P 7

Latitude

Longitude

4. Extent of the proposed site (in Acre)

5. Land Classification (As per Govt Records)

(As per Land Use)

6. Ownership Status 7. FMB, Adangal (Enclose if available)

8. Conversion of Land Use for the site, if applicable

9. Government Order / Police relevant / Court Cases / relating to the site

10. Geographic coordinates of the proposed slums that is to be enumerated (Deg., Min, Sec) (Enclose as a separate annexure, duly signed by the Executive Engineer/TNSCB)

Slum Name 1

Boundary points

C.P 1 C.P 2 C.P 3

Latitude

Longitude

Slum Name 2

Boundary points

C.P 1 C.P 2 C.P 3

Latitude

Longitude

C.P- Change Point

Technical Information

11. Contour map with topographical survey details

12. Is the proposed project site located near water body such as Lake, River, Channel, etc.

Areal distance to the proposed site (in Meters)

Frequency of flooding (the year which experienced major flood shall be noted)

Maximum flood level (in Meters) attained so far


Details of Drainage, if any

13. CRZ Clearance Attracted (Yes/No)

In case of yes, Specify the zone in which site is located (e.g. CRZ I, II, etc.)

14. Seismic Zone of the site

15. Source of water supply to the proposed site, with distance from the site (in meters)

Water quality test report enclosed (Yes/No)

NoC for water supply to the proposed project obtained (Yes/No)

16. Geotechnical Investigation conducted (Yes/No).

If “Yes”, the period of investigation

Soil type

17. Sites that consist of mine shafts, gravel pits and other potential causes of structural instability (Yes/No).

18. Is site proposed is in low-lying region (Yes/No).

If “Yes”, depth of filling required (in Meters)

Material used for filling.

19. Is site proposed needs cutting (Yes/No)?

If “Yes”, Volume or Quantity of cutting required.

Specify the depth of cut(in Meters)

20. Is cutting of trees in the proposed site is to happen (Yes/No)

If “Yes” extent of cutting (in sq meter)

21. Other infrastructures

Width of the approach Road (m)

Distance to the nearest bus terminus (km)

Distance to the nearest school (both primary and middle school) (km)

Distance to the nearest Public Health Centre (km)

Distance to the nearest fair price shop (km)

Distance to the place of nearest economic activity (km)

Distance to the nearest dumping site (km) from proposed project site

Environmental Sensitivity

No Areas Name/ Identity

Aerial Distance (2 km surrounding site)

1. Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

2. Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or


other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

3. Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

4. Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

5. State, National boundaries

6. Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

7. Defence installations

8. Densely populated or built-up area

9. Areas occupied by sensitive manmade land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

10. Areas containing important, high quality or scarce Resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)


Annexure III

Generic Environmental Management Plan

1. EMP for Civil Construction Work

It will be responsibility of implementing contractor to abide by all mitigation measures related to

construction activities.

The management plan related to construction work will be incorporated into bid document as well as

contract document along with other management plan as part of Contractor’s EMP.Following table also

includes management plan related to health safety for civil construction work.

Potential Impact Project Stage Mitigation Measures Implementing Responsibility

Monitoring Frequency

Impact on public utility services/ amenities and disruption of services (Transformer, Tube well, Electric pole, Light post)

Pre- construction

Field verification and finalization of number of utility service structure to be relocated, with an aim to minimise disruption of public utility services.

Contractor Before Implementation

Pre- construction

Causing issuance of advance notice to the concerned service providers regarding relocation of public utility service structures by the Project Manager and depositing the fund to the concerned authorities as per their quotation.


Before Implementation

Pre- construction

Informing local community on such relocation in well advance.


Before Implementation

Damage to access roads/ infrastructure

Construction Repairing of damaged roads/ infrastructure with full satisfaction of the local community

Contractor Bi monthly

Mobility inconvenience to the local community

Construction and Operation (Traffic issues, obstruction in access)

Passageways and walkways should be kept free of materials, scraps or obstructions

Contractor Daily

Erect sign posts at vantage points to manage traffic, guide community members through safe alternative access ways during construction works.

Daily


Ensuring good condition of all trucks hired/contracted to prevent breakdowns on roads.

Daily

Not allowing parking of the vehicle in areas which may create inconvenience in mobility such as blind turning point.

Daily

Felling of trees Pre- construction

Felling of any tree located within the project site shall be avoided to the extent possible.


Monthly

Site wise requirement of tree felling shall be counted with their species and numbered.

Contractor Monthly

Consult with local community as well as forest/horticulture departments in identifying suitable local indigenous tree species;

Bi-monthly

Provide adequate green belt area in design layout


Designing Stage

Permission for tree felling is to be obtained by the respective EE (TNSCB) as per proposal of the Contractor. The tree cutting will be done by the Revenue Department.

Before tree felling

Construction Shrub stems, stumps, roots shall be uprooted properly to eliminate any chance of void.

Contractor Before construction

Construction Wood from the tree felling shall be auctioned as per Government norms.


Monthly

Construction To compensate the loss of tree and to improve the local aesthetic value, compensatory tree plantation at 15% of project area shall be carried out. In addition for every tree felled, 10 trees to be planted.


Bi-monthly


Pre- construction

Contractor, in association with the respective Executive Engineer (TNSCB) shall make all arrangements for compensatory afforestation (CA). The aftercare measures to be done by the contractor


Bi-monthly

Construction Maintaining bio-diversity in compensatory afforestation and avoid mono species plantation;

Bi-monthly

Impact on fauna Pre- construction

The contractor and its workers will be educated / sensitized on endangered/ vulnerable species and its protection measures;

Contractor Half yearly

Construction Hunting or poaching of Vulnerable species and Snake shall be strictly restricted. On observation, any such species shall be allowed to migrate in nearby area.

Monthly

Not using any threatened/ near threatened species for commercial purpose;

Monthly

Silencer shall be provided with all heavy noise generating machineries;

Daily

Top soil exposure due to cleaning of vegetation leading to soil erosion

Construction Cleared areas of the land shall not be left bare over long periods and work shall be carried out immediately. This will minimize erosion at the project site.

Contractor Fortnightly

Storing of excavated material on agricultural field shall be avoided to the extent possible;

Fortnightly

Provide tarpaulin lining to arrest any kind of leaching from stored material on agricultural field.

Fortnightly

Providing safe temporary access routes for local people to access their farms during the construction period.


Land degradation; soil erosion; pooling of water and drainage problem

Construction Temporary stacking of waste material at identified locations with proper preventive measures like covering, sprinkling water etc.

Contractor, TNSCB

Fortnightly

Disposal of demolished / excavated materials, after reuse, as per the plan.

Fortnightly

Soil and water contamination with oil / grease spills

Operation (parking/repair of machinery and equipment)

Restriction on repair of vehicles and equipment on working sites without impermeable top soil cover at the repairing site.

Contrator, TNSCB for monitoring

Weekly

Avoid washing of vehicles near the canal or river.

Weekly

Ensure proper storage and disposal of used oil etc.

Weekly

Avoid waste oil spill into soil and adjoining water source.

Weekly

Sediment transport in streams, canal leading to increased TDS and turbidity

Construction Excess muck/ soil shall also be cleared from project area immediate after completion of construction work.

Contractor Weekly

Slopes of embankments to be constructed and maintained at a stable gradient to minimize erosion.

Fortnightly

Embankments shall not be left un-compacted during construction works to minimize wind and water erosion.

Fortnightly

Material handling, mixing and other construction sites shall be kept free of water logging

Fortnightly

Avoid discharge of waste effluents to the nearby canal/ river water.

Weekly

Collection of wastewaters in a conservancy tank and removal from site on regular basis.

Weekly

Safe disposal/sealing of wastewater collection tanks on completion of

Fortnightly


construction works. .

Air Pollution due to Burning of shrub stems, stumps, roots, twigs and leave; Dust and air pollution due to flying of stacked up earth; littering during transportation Deterioration of air quality due to exhaust gases and dust emissions

Construction and Transportation

Contractor shall not adopt practice of burning shrub stems, stumps, roots, twigs and leaves in open place;


Discourage local community in burning of shrub stems, stumps, roots, twigs and leaves in open place;

Fortnightly

Regular water sprinkling arrangement on soil material specially during hot-summer season to maintain soil moisture and minimise dust pollution;

Weekly

Demolition workers shall be provided with PPEs to minimise health impact due to dust and air pollution

Daily

Material transport in closed containers or covered with canvas (Tarpaulin) sheets.

Daily

In case of transportation of soil, tarpaulin cover shall be provided to restrict dust pollution during transportation.

Daily

Transportation vehicle with bed lining arrangement while transporting soil material to restrict littering on road.

Daily

At soil staking site in proximity of sensitive receptors, additional mitigation measures to be implemented:

Pre- construction

The Contractor’s EMPs will specify the list of sensitive receptors like educational institutions, healthcare institutions and children park found within 10 meter of project boundary.

Contractor Before issue of contract

Construction At least one monitoring at sensitive receptor location during construction period shall be carried out.

Contractor Bimonthly


Operation stage (machinery and equipment movement)

Ensuring that excavators, tractors and other machinery hired for demolition and construction work are in good condition and are well serviced, and the operators are experienced and well trained. Good conditioned and well-maintained equipment will reduce frequent breakdowns, noise nuisance and smoke emissions.

Contractor Quarterly

Proper engine tuning of machinery/equipment/ transport vehicle to avoid the exhaust emissions;

Quarterly

Protection of the exposed soil and material stockpiles against wind erosion and selection of the location of stockpiles in consideration of the prevailing wind directions and locations of sensitive receptors.

Fortnightly

Regular water sprinkling at dust prone areas particularly at work sites near the communities.

Daily

Prohibit burning of vegetation waste or construction materials on site.

Daily

Noise pollution due to construction and demolition work and its impact on workers and community health

Construction Heavy noise emitting equipment shall be fitted with silencer. Noise barrier shall be provided to generator set.

Contractor Daily

Construction workers shall be provided with PPEs (earmuff) to minimise health impact due to noise pollution

Daily

Ensuring valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for all vehicles and machineries.

Quaterly

Regular inspection, Quaterly


maintenance and lubrication of the construction vehicle and equipment.

Avoid or minimize transportation and material processing near community areas.

Daily

Avoid night time traffic particularly near communities.

Daily

Isolate the construction area with flexible enclosure/curtains if located within 100-meter radius of any sensitive receptors like educational institute, healthcare centre, so that air emission and noise pollution does not spread in the surroundings.

Daily

Ensure use of PPEs such as earplugs and earmuffs by the workers; avoid night time activity.

Daily

Generation of wood log/ chips from Centering, shuttering and tree felling work

Construction Generated small quantity of wood log/ chips shall be collected and stored separately within the project area for a temporary period; Contractor shall clean entire working zone after completion of work

Contractor Weekly

Generation of metal scrap (cut piece) from cutting of MS sheet, reinforcement and mesh wire

Construction Metal waste, if any, shall be collected and stored separately and sold to authorised recycler.

Contractor Monthly

Disposal of demolished / excavated materials, after reuse, as per the EMP.

Monthly

Ensuring use of PPEs such as welding helmet, hand goggles, Respirators specially during cutting and welding operation

Daily

Enforcing wearing fire/flame resistant cloth and aprons during cutting and welding

Daily


operation

Ensuring use of hand and forearm protecting leather gloves; safety goggles; steel-toed safety shoes; and upper foot guards to protect the instep area from impact or compression.

Provision of first aid kits. Monthly

Generation of waste of HDPE, Plastic, Nylon Cage, Polypropylene geotextile

Construction Plastic (HDPE, plastic) waste shall be collected and stored separately and sold to authorised recycler.


Impact due to disposal of C&D waste to be generated in various activities

Construction Relevant provision of the Contractor’s EMP to be prepared in accordance with the guidelines of waste management plan for C&D waste and implemented.

Contractor Before issue of contract

Remove any left-over construction material/wastes such as metal scrap, wood chips, rubber seals, nails, etc. from the construction sites. No loose material should be allowed to leave unattended, and sites should be properly finished after completing the work

Fortnightly

On completion of the works all the temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish disposed, excreta and disposal pits or trenches filled in.

Monthly

Work safety and human health risks of flammable materials

Storage and material handling

Provision of double containment for storage of hazardous material (if any).

Contractor Daily

Store flammable material i.e. diesel, etc. in covered and segregated container.

Daily

Brick on edge flooring or sand flooring shall be provided at the storage places of

Daily


Petrol/Oil/Lubricants to avoid soil and water contamination due to spillage.

Promptly inform to project manager on accidental spill of petrol/ oil/ lubricant or incident.

Weekly

Providing a report explaining the reasons for the spill or incident, remedial action taken, consequences/ damage from the spill.

Weekly

Health impact during metal work (cutting and welding) and handling of metal scrap; accidental risk during other construction work

Construction Ensuring use of PPEs such as welding helmet, hand goggles, Respirators specially during cutting and welding operation

Contractor Daily


Daily

Ensuring use of hand and forearm protecting leather gloves; safety goggles; steel-toed safety shoes; and upper foot guards to protect the in step area from impact or compression.

Daily

Provision of first aid kits. Monthly

Store tools and materials neatly and out of the way; Keep form and scrap lumber away from work areas, passageways

Daily

Unhygienic construction site environment may have health impact on public and workers

Work site sanitation

Provide waste bins on site for collection and disposal of plastic waste, cans and food waste. These bins shall be frequently emptied at approved dump sites.

Contractor Weekly

Provide temporary toilet facilities at the construction sites for use by the construction workers.

Before civil work

Providing potable water to workers at all time.

Daily


Appropriately and immediately cover trenches and/or excavations after they have served their purpose to prevent accidents and collection of stagnant water, which could serve as a breeding ground for disease causing vectors.

Weekly

Accident risks Construction, Transportation, Operation

Public consultation to maintain community integrity and social links;

TNSCB Quarterly

Public awareness campaigns through displaying sign board at site and haulage routes;

Quarterly

Use warning signs at vantage points to indicate ongoing works. The contractor will guard all construction site with caution tapes.

Contractor Weekly

Restricting vehicle speeds to 20km/h near habitations / settlements; Ensuring that all construction vehicle comply with the approved speed limit of 20km/hr within the communities;

Daily

Adjusting time of material transportation to ensure trucks do not move to the communities during mornings when school children may be crossing the road to school and during closing time.

Weekly

Enforcing proper security at the project site during works to limit entry of children to the project site;

Weekly

Adequate signage to manage traffic at sites and access roads;

Daily

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues

Operation (Worker safety and hygienic condictions)

The contractor should comply with all the precautions as required for the safety of the workmen as per Labour Laws as

Contractor Daily


applicable to housing project

Regular OHS trainings (Monthly) to construction staff.

Monthly

Obligatory insurance of contractor’s staff and laborers against accidents.

Half yearly

Contingency measures in case of accidents;

Half yearly

Making provision of first aid facilities. However, major cases will be referred to the nearest hospital or health centre. Contact with nearest nursing homes/clinics/primary health centre should be maintained by the Contractor to deal with any emergency at site.

Weekly

Provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety boots, rain coats, hand gloves, earplugs and nose masks to the working personnel and enforcing the use of these PPEs.

Daily

Providing safe drinking water supply and sanitation at the working places.

Daily

2. Waste Management Plan

Management of the construction and demolition waste, vegetation waste and hazardous waste

generated during demolition and construction activity and vegetation cleaning operation will be major

concern from environmental point of view. Waste type wise management framework which are listed

below:

1. Construction and demolition (C&D) waste (C&D Waste Management Framework)

2. Vegetation Waste (Vegetation Waste Management Framework)

2.1 Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan

Construction and demolition activity will lead to generation of solid wastes, which includes sand, gravel,

concrete (with or without reinforcement), stone, bricks, wood, metal, glass, plastic, paper etc.

Temporary storage, identification of dumping sites, timely disposal of demolition’s rubble, cost


involvement for transportation and disposal and above all growing concern about pollution and

environmental deterioration will be matters of concern during demolition work.

C&D waste will be generated due to demolition of existing slum tenements, and shifting of utility

structures etc. It has been assessed that, cement concrete, reinforced cement concrete, masonry,

flexible pavements materials and metal waste will be generated.

Guidelines for preparing C&D Waste Management Plan

Planning Stage Implementing Responsibility

Consult with respective EE of TNSCB; decide number of different categories

of structure to be demolished

Contractor

Assessment of potentiality of reutilization in other project activities under

TNSCB; Use of C&D waste in project will be first priority, distribution among

local people/ contractor will be second priority. Left out portion of C&D

waste if any shall be disposed-off in the nearby sanitary landfill (SLF) site.

Contractor

Assessment of willingness of interested local people/ contractor in

consuming generated C&D waste; assessment of source wise consumption

capacity;

Contractor

Identify available Land for temporary storing of C&D waste; capacity

assessment of identified Government land; assessment of additional land

for temporary storing of C&D waste required to be arranged by him from

private owners on payment of requisite crop compensation and land

premium; emphasize in identifying fallow or barren land located nearby; use

of agriculture land shall be avoided to the possible extent, However, in case

use of agriculture land becomes unavoidable, bed lining (by brick flat soling

or thick polythene sheet) shall be provided to restrict impact on land

fertility; C&D waste shall not be stored within 30 meter from deep channel

of the river/ canal. All C&D waste temporarily deposited in project sites

attracting CRZ notification shall be removed before monsoon. C&D waste

shall not be dumped at any water body or marsh or wet-land at any

circumstances; C&D waste shall not be stores within 100 m from any

sensitive receptors like school/ hospital/ park/ playground

Contractor

Consult with interested local person willing to provide land for temporary

storing of C&D waste;

Contractor

Identification of lands for temporary disposal Contractor

Prepare Contractor’s EMP incorporating detail C&D waste management

plan

Contractor

Obtain permission from nearby SLF authority regarding dumping of excess

C&D waste material if any

Contractor

Make agreement with private land owner for temporary storing of C&D

waste

Contractor


Demolition

Demolish/ dismantle identified structures Contractor

Segregate category wise C&D waste; Contractor shall ensure that other

waste (such as municipal waste) does not get mixed with this C&D waste

and is stored and disposed separately.

Contractor

Transport C&D waste in identified locations for temporary storage; while

transporting, vehicle shall be covered from all site to restrict littering or

deposition so as to prevent obstruction to the traffic or the public or drains.

Contractor

Grading of wastes for subsequent use as per reutilization plan. Mortar, brick

with mortar / brick shall be used to the possible extent in restoration of

road.

Contractor

Evacuate C&D waste as per reutilization plan, on regular interval, within a

period of maximum 1 month; Each demolition site as well temporary

storage area shall be cleaned properly after removal of C&D waste;

Contractor

2,2.Vegetation Waste Management Plan

Vegetation waste will be generated due to felling of large and small tree and cutting of shrub located

within proposed project area. Big as well as small size tree will be auctioned after felling. However,

residual material like Leaves, Twigs & Bough, Branch, Shrub Stem, Stumps, Roots, Wood Chips and Logs

will form vegetation waste due to tree felling.

Guidelines for preparing vegetation waste management plan

Planning Stage

Enumeration survey of tree species with different Girth at Breast Height (GBH) and preparation of list of trees to be felled along with other schedules as per prescribed formats required for obtaining permission from Revenue / Forest Department. This task needs to be performed jointly with the Project Manager.

Estimation of quantity of vegetation waste arising out of bush, shrub, weeds. Estimation of quantity of such waste generated from Leaves, Twigs & Bough, Branch, Shrub Stem, Stumps, Roots, Wood Chips and Logs, Weed should also be done to the extent possible, for the purpose of assessing requirement of area of storage.

Identification of probable sources of reuse against each type of vegetation waste;

Identification of areas within the Govt. land including embankment and berm land for temporary storage of Twigs & Bough, Branch, Shrub Stem, Stumps, Roots, Wood Chips and Logs for collection by the local community and identification of borrow pits/ areas on berm land for dumping of leaves for natural decomposition.

Implementation

Allow local people to collect vegetation waste at source

Collect and segregate type wise vegetation waste at source

Temporary storing of vegetation waste

Spreading of Leaves and Twigs material in borrow pit area for natural decomposing


2.3 Compensatory Tree Plantation Plan

This plan is applicable only when the felling of trees is involved. As per provision of large-scale housing

project (more than 20,000 sq m built up area) construction, green belt needs to be provided atleast 15%

of total project area. In addition for every one tree felled, 10 trees shall be planted This will fulfill the

requirement of Compensatory Tree Plantation. The Compensatory Tree Plantation Plan to be prepared

on the basis of information and guiding principles stated below:

Species specific trees required to be removed shall be identified by contractor through a joint field survey with the Engineer. This identification and final vetting from Engineer shall be done within 14 days of Letter of Award.

Necessary paper works for obtaining the NOC from Revenue Department for cutting of trees finally assessed after the joint survey, would be done by the Contractor under the guidance of the Engineer.

Responsibility of obtaining permission for tree felling would be on the Engineer.

All the trees that will be cut by contractor will be property of the Government. The Tahsildar of the Revenue Department will auction the timber.

CA will be done through developing at least 15% green belt and by planting 10 trees for every one tree felled.

While plantation, efforts should be made to maximize the plantation of indigenous species, however, other species may also be planted, in accordance with the suggestions of the Horticulture department.

The list of species and location of plantation shall be finalized by the Executive Engineer.

Dead plants have to be replaced by new ones by the contractor. Treated grey water may be used for watering the plants.

3. Traffic Management Plan

The Traffic Managent Plan should include haulage and work site routes, traffic control devices,

temporary fencing, barriers and barricades, diversion plans and detours, traffic signs and speed limits,

safe passage of pedestrians and provision of access to private properties. Contingency plan in case of

major road accidents shall also be provided in the plan.

Regarding temporary impacts to local roads and traffic, contractor should consider the following while

preparing traffic management plan:

Safe alternative access routes shall be provided for access ways that are obstructed/ destroyed

during construction works;

Sign posts shall be erected at vantage points to manage traffic, guide community members through

safe alternative access ways during construction works;

Prior to construction activities, the contractor will install all signs, barriers and control devices

needed to ensure the safe use of the road by traffic and pedestrians, as required by the traffic

control plan;


Signs, crossing guards and other appropriate safety features will be incorporated at road crossings

and vantage points;

Damaged sections of the local roads leading to project site shall be repaired throughout the

construction period;

Provision of signboards directing the drivers about the diversion and the road crossing,

overpass/underpass, signage, road shoulders, relocation of school’s entrance and other required

action will be included in the traffic control plan by the contractor; Provision of proper safety

signage at sensitive/accident-prone spots;

Providing and maintaining traffic management will require and include diversion warning, guiding

and regulatory signage, channelizers and delineators, lightening etc;

On possibility, the movement of heavy vehicles to be restricted to the night times particularly near

communities;

Unnecessary parking and sound pollution to be strictly avoided especially when vehicles are passing

through the settlements and sensitive receptor such as schools, hospital and cultural centre;

Parking of the vehicle in areas which may create inconvenience in mobility such as blind turning

point or meeting point of village road with the embankment, shall not be allowed;

Sirens will be provided in vehicles to avoid any collision with human/animals;

Contractor will ensure that no construction materials and debris are lying on the road. It will be

collected and disposed of properly;

The contractor will ensure that all construction vehicles and machineries are in good condition to

prevent breakdowns on roads;

3.1 Accident Reporting on Occurrence of Accident

In case of accidents involving project vehicles and equipment, relevant information, including date,

location, damage, cause, and follow-up action need to be provided;

3.2 Monitoring by Project Authority

Traffic management plan is to be vetted by the respective Executive Engineer of TNSCB.

Traffic safety at the worksites will be monitored and reviewed by the Engineer on regular basis.

Report on the condition of the vehicles/equipment (to be given by the Environment, Health and

Safety (EHS) officer engaged by the Contractor on the basis of his subjective judgment) and non-

routine repairs and maintenance needed to improve safety and/or environmental performance etc.

will be reviewed by the Executive Engineer on monthly basis.

3.3. Labour Influx and Construction Workers’ Camp Management Plan

During implementation phase, worker population is likely to influx in the project area. Management of

this labour influx and of issues related to the labour campsite are a critical part of environmental

management of the project. To address the probable impact due to labour influx and establishment of

labour / workers camp, a detail camp management plan to be prepared to minimise and mitigate the


environment impact. The Plans will include elements such as details on living condition and ancillary

facilities, worker codes of conduct, training programs on HIV/AIDS, etc.

The key elements that will enable the preparation of the Labour Influx and Construction Workers’ Camp

Management Plan are:

3. List of key environmental aspects to be considered for preparation of a Labor Influx and

Construction Workers’ Camp Management Plan;

4. Guidelines for locating construction workers’ campsites;

3.3.1. Environmental Aspects to be considered for preparation of a Labour Influx and Construction

Workers’ Camp Management Plan

19. Sufficient supply of potable water to camps and working sites. If the drinking water is obtained from

the intermittent public water supply then storage tanks must be provided;

20. Adequate washing and bathing facility must be provided in clean and drained condition;

21. Adequate sanitary facilities may be provided within camp. The place must be cleaned daily and kept

in strict sanitary condition. Separate latrine must be provided for women;

22. Collection of camp wastes and its disposal should be carried out regularly;

23. The contractor must ensure that there is proper drainage system to avoid creation of stagnant water

bodies;

24. Periodic health check-ups should be conducted for the camp workers. These activities should be

conducted in consultation with the local health institutions / Health & Family Welfare Department;

25. In every camp, first aid facility shall be provided, ambulance must be provided to take injured or ill

person to the nearest hospital;

26. Adequate supply of fuel in the form of kerosene or LPG should be provided to construction labours

to avoid felling of trees for cooking and other household activities. No open fires will be allowed in

camps;

27. The sites should be secured by temporary fencing which can be disposed-off during dismantling of

the camp;

28. Proper lighting and cross ventilation must be provided;

29. Construction camps shall be established sufficiently away from forest areas, settlements, cultural

heritage & historical sites and water bodies;

30. It should be ensured by the construction contractor that area of the construction camp be cleared of

the debris and other wastes deposited on completion of construction. The land should be restored

back to its original form and condition as it was prior to the establishment of the construction

camps.

31. Mandatory and repeated training and awareness raising for the workforce about refraining from

unacceptable conduct toward local community members, specifically women;


32. Informing workers about national laws that make sexual harassment and gender-based violence a

punishable offence which is prosecuted;

33. Introducing a Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract including sanctions for

non-compliance, manual scavenging, engagement with local residents, child labour engagement,

discrimination, harassment of co-workers including women and those belonging to SC and STs and

other minority social groups,

34. Contractors adopting a policy to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in investigating

complaints about gender-based violence, child labour engagement etc.;

35. Training programs on HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases for the workers and staff of

contractor/s;

36. Grievance redressal mechanism at the camp level to resolve issues, if any arise among the workers

or workers and the host community.

Additional measures that aim to reduce engagement of workers with the local community would be by

providing workers with the opportunity to spend their time off away from the host community, where

feasible with a small transport allowance, ideally allowing workers to regularly return for brief visits to

their families, spouses and friends, or to visit nearby urban centres for recreation / entertainment. For

workers who need to travel further it may be attractive to forego weekends off in exchange for longer

breaks that would allow for such home leave travel.

While clear and decisive measures by the contractor are critically important, the effectiveness of these

measures often depends on complementary actions by the respective EE of TNSCB. Those are typically

focused on public administration and law enforcement, such as: (i) reinforcing local police in a remote

setting, where services may not be sufficiently staffed or equipped to maintain public order after the

influx, (ii) ensuring that complaints about gender-based violence are taken seriously by local law

enforcement, which may be supported by (iii) deploying female officers to the project area, and (iv)

participating in preventive training with workers to demonstrate the presence of government authority

in the project area.

Selection of Sites for Construction Camp Establishment

Avoidance Preference

10. Lands within 200 m of habitations; 11. Irrigated agricultural land; 12. Lands belonging to small farmers; 13. Lands within forest area; 14. Lands within 100 m of community water bodies

and water sources such as rivers; 15. Low lying lands, marshy areas; 16. Lands supporting dense vegetation 17. Grazing lands and lands with tenure rights 18. Lands where there is no willingness of the

landowner to permit its use.

6. Waste land; 7. Lands belonging to owners who look upon

the temporary use as a source of income; 8. Community lands or government land not

used for beneficial purposes; 9. Private non-irrigated lands where the

owner is willing; and 10. Lands with an existing access road


3.3.2 Camp Site Management Plan

Activity Responsibility Monitoring and Supervision Primary Secondary


Site Selection: 9. Identify the site for construction camp in

consultation with the individual owners in case of private lands and the concerned Department in case of government lands. Preference should be given to uncultivated fallow land / government land during site selection;

10. The camp site shall be identified and located not less than 200 meters from the local habitation. If habitations are relatively close to each other, suitable site may be selected considering the local land availability.

11. In case, no government land / fallow and unutilised government land is available and where use of private land is the only alternative, necessary arrangements should be worked out with the private owner of the land for setting up of facilities during the construction. The arrangement should have both facility creation and site restoration (pre-construction stage) component.

12. The contractor shall obtain documents highlighting arrangements made with the private land owner / concerned Govt. Dept. for land use for construction, i.e., (1) Written No-objection certificate; (2) Extent of land required and duration of the agreement; (3) Photograph of the site in original condition; (4) Details of site redevelopment after completion.

13. A detailed layout plan should be prepared for the development of construction camp, indicating the various structures to be constructed including the temporary structures to be put up, site roads, drainage, lighting and other facilities etc. and should be submitted to the EE of TNSCB.


5. The suitable sites shall be selected and finalized in consultation with the EE of TNSCB.

6. Verification of finalised site by the EE of TNSCB for site camp construction.

7. The agreement, layout plan and site restoration plan documents shall be submitted to the EE of TNSCB

8. The plan shall be finalized or approved by the respective EE (TNSCB).


14. A site restoration plan should also be

prepared detailing the measures for restoration of the campsite after the completion of the construction works.

15. It should be ensured that there is no use of hazardous construction materials such as Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) in the construction of the camp.

16. Provision of free of cost temporary living in the camp site for all the workers employed by contractor for the total work period.

Facilities: 5. The camp should have adequate space for

accommodating the workers. In case of women workers and families, the accommodation units should provide adequate privacy.

6. The camp should have all common minimum required facilities like ventilation, bed / bed roll for the workers, electricity supply, water supply, kitchen, separate toilet and bathrooms for ladies and gents, etc.

7. Identification of potable drinking water source/s and seeking permission from local authority for accessing the source. In case, potable drinking water source is not available in the vicinity, provision of water filter should be made in the camps to make water potable.

8. Storage of drinking water should be made in cleaned / hygienic containers and should be placed at a distance of not less than 15m from any wastewater / sewage drain, toilet or other source of pollution.


Periodic verification of facilities by Superindenting Engineer of the concerned Circle.

Hygiene and Sanitation: 8. Suitable washing facility for clothes and

utensils at the camp level, with mechanism for proper draining and disposal of waste


Supervision by Assistant Executive Engineer from time to time and submission of camp / site specific report to EE of


water.

9. Separate bathing facility for male and female workers in conveniently accessible locations and shall be kept in clean and hygienic conditions.

10. Sanitary arrangements, latrines and urinals in every work place. The type of latrine chosen must be culturally appropriate / acceptable. The latrines must be suitable for use in shallow groundwater / flood prone areas.

11. Separate toilet facility for male and female workers with proper sign board in language that are understood by the workers along with picture.

12. For 15-20 female and male workers, separate toilet provision should be made.

13. The latrines and urinals shall be adequately lighted and hygienic condition shall be maintained (proper cleaning and sanitisation).

14. Water shall be provided in or near the latrines and urinals (piped water or by storing water in drums).

TNSCB.

Arrangements for Waste Disposal: 6. Disposal of sanitary wastes and excreta shall

be into septic tanks.

7. Kitchen wastes (excluding solid waste) shall be disposed into soak pits. Wastewater from campsites will be discharged and disposed in a kitchen soak pit located at least 15 meters away from any waterbody.

8. Capacity of the pit should be at least 1.3 times the maximum volume of wastewater discharged per day.

9. The bottom of the soak pit should be filled with coarse gravel and the sides shored up with board, etc. to prevent erosion and


Supervision by Assistant Executive Engineer from time to time and submission of camp / site specific report to EE of TNSCB.


collapse of the soak pit.

10. Solid wastes generated in the construction site shall be reused if recyclable or disposed-off in land fill sites approved by local authority.

Health Care Management: 7. Availability of first aid box / facilities with all

recommended medicines / non-consumables in each construction site.

8. An educated person in the camp site should be oriented on administering first aid treatment and the box should be placed under his/her command.

9. Arrangement should be made by which she/he would be available at the time of requirement.

10. In case of any eventuality which demand hospitalisation, transport facility should be provided using available project vehicle or immediate transportation through ambulance service to nearby health facility.

11. Periodic visit by a qualified medical doctor (PHC/CHC/SDH etc.) to the campsite for health check-up of workers, at least once in 15 days. A register of all health problems must be maintained by the doctor and available at the campsite.

12. Provision of health insurance of all workers for stipulated period of their engagement in construction sites.


Periodic supervision of health care measures like first-aid box, regular site visits by a qualified medical doctor, register of health problems, etc., by the Assistant Executive Engineer. Copy of health insurance certificate available with EE of TNSCB.

Storage Facility: 4. Storage site within the camp should be at a

minimum distance of 30 meter from the living area of the workers.

5. Liquids like oil / fuel / lubricants etc. should be stored at a height from the ground level for which a brick-based platform with sand


Periodic supervision by the concerned project Assistant Executive Engineer of TNSCB.


flooring should be prepared to avoid soil and water contamination due to spillage.

6. Similarly, cement can be stored at a height from the ground level in a damp-proof area.

Other Safety and Security Measures 5. Provision of fire extinguishers / Fire-fighting

arrangements at the camps. Each area shall be earmarked based on fire zone category (Fire zone- 1, 2 & 3). Arrangement shall be available at each facility like living area, material storage area, hazardous building. At least one fire lift and water storage tank shall also be provided at each camp site.

6. Display of fire station number in prominent place for easy visibility.

7. In case the campsite has a common kitchen facility, it must be ensured that the common kitchen (and any other kitchens in the campsite) is located at least 20 m away from the living area. Only LPG stoves are to be used. Use of fuelwood stoves shall not be permitted for use in camp site.

8. Provision of identity cards to labourers and residents of construction camps.


Verification of installation of fire-fighting instruments in the camp/s and periodic supervision the concerned project Assistant Executive Engineer of TNSCB.

Construction Phase

5. Construction camps shall be maintained free from litter and in hygienic condition.

6. It should be kept free from spillage of oil, grease or bitumen.

7. Any spillage should be cleaned immediately to avoid pollution of soil, water stored or adjacent water bodies.

8. Precautions need to be taken in construction camps are like (1) no leaching of oil and grease into water bodies or water sources, including canals take place; (2) non-disposal of wastewater into water bodies; (3) collection and appropriate disposal of solid wastes on regular basis; (4) hygienic


Verification of construction sites from time to time by the concerned project Assistant Executive Engineer of TNSCB.and submission of verification report to EE of TNSCB for necessary action.


condition of the toilet, its regular maintenance and keeping it clean and (5) availability of first-aid care provision in the camp, (6) display of emergency numbers (fire, police, ambulance, medical hospital etc,) in a common place visible to others.

Post-Construction Phase

4. At the completion of construction, all construction camp facilities shall be dismantled and removed from the site.

5. The site shall be restored to a condition in no way inferior to the condition prior to commencement of the works.

6. Various activities to be carried out for site restoration are like (1) cleaning / removal of oil and fuel contaminated soil and its disposal in approved waste disposal areas. (2) construction campsite shall be grassed and planted with trees as per the restoration design; (3) Sealing / filling up of soak pits and septic tanks; (4) disconnection of electricity supply; (5) disposal of all garbage in the disposal site only (site approved by local authority).


The restored site shall be inspected by the concerned project Assistant Executive Engineer of TNSCB and verified as per the initial restoration plan. EE of TNSCB should issue a clearance certificate before final settlement of claims.


Annexure IV

Format for bi-monthly report on EMP implementation

(To be filled by separately by Contractor)

Bi-monthly Report Reporting Period: ……………..

I. Package Description

1.1 Contract Package

1.2 Name of the project component

and activity

1.3 Name of the Contractor

1.4 Work Completed for the Month Earth work/ Demolition/ Concrete work

Others Specify….

II. Establishment of Contractors Camp - Yes / No

1 Usage of Camp - Plant / Machines/ Labour

1.1 If Plant - Crusher unit/ HMP/ WMM / Any Other

1.2 If Machinery stocking - Yes / No

Sl.No Type of Machinery in

Operation

Number Fitness/ PCB

certificate obtained

Remarks – Repaired at camp /

sent to Garage

1 Rollers & Compaction

equipment.

2 Excavators, Bull Dozers

and Graders

3 Tippers/ Dumpers and

Water Bowsers

(Tankers).

4 Vibrating Plate

Compactor Earth

Rammer

5 Vibro Sinker

6 Arc Welding Apparatus

7 Power Roller


8 Concrete Batching

Plant (15m3/Hr)

capacity

1.3 Labour - Permanent / Transit

S.No Particulars Remarks

i Total Number of Labourers employed? ST : SC: Others:

ii Number of Male labourers? ST : SC: Others:

iii Number of female labourers? ST : SC: Others:

iv Number of local labourers? ST : SC: Others:

v Name the village from where the labour

comes from?

vi Number of migrant labourers? Male: Female:

vii Number of dwelling units in the camp? Pucca : _____Number

Kutcha : _____Number

viii Water Supply provided?

ix Drinking water supply provided? Tube well/ Open Well/ Tanker/ supply water etc

x Number of Toilets provided?

xi Separate toilet provided for women? Yes/ No

xii Type of Toilet? Leach pit / Soak Pit / Septic tank

xii Number of Bath rooms provided?

xiii Separate Bath rooms provided for women? Yes / No

xiv Drainage facility provided?

xv Availability of Health centre? Nearest:

xvi First Aid Facility Available?

xix Health Camp / HIV awareness conducted? Yes / No

If yes provide details

xx Fuel used in the Camp? Kerosene/ LPG


xxi Does the Camp have Workshop for Repair? Yes / No

xxii Any Oil Spill taking Place? Yes / No

xxiii Oil / Grease traps / solid platforms provided? Yes / No

1.4.1 Storage of Fuel Temporary/ Permanent

1.4.2 Type of Fuel Stored? HSD/ Petrol

1.4.3 License Obtained? Yes/ No

1.6 Any Blasting Material Stored? Yes/ No

1.6.1 License Obtained ? Yes/ No

III. Haulage Road Existing Road/ Temp Road Created

1. Maintenance of Haulage Road done? Yes / No

2. Dust Suppression Measures taken? Yes / No

IV. Quarries Under Operation Yes / No

1. If Yes, Number of Quarries in use and locations?

2. If No, Name of Vendor, from whom the material Purchased

(Certificate of Vendor to be enclosed)

3. Are the Vehicles used for Supplying material were covered? Yes / No

V. Erosion Control Measures: Silt Traps/ Construction in Lean

Season / Compaction Taken up

VI. Dump Sites: Identified - Yes / No

Low lying areas Used - Yes/ No

Disposal Sites – identified - Yes/ No

VIII. Storage of Material: Adjacent to Canal / ROW/ Agri. Land / etc.

1. Blockage of Natural drains Yes / No

IX. Dust Control Measure:

S.No. Measure Remarks

1 Dust control devices are available Yes/ No

2 Sprinkling of water carried out. Yes/ No

3 Cover on the vehicles Yes/ No

4 Cover on stack materials Yes/ No


X. Noise Control Measure:


1 Machines establishes in nearby area of Habitation Yes / No

2 Away from Habitations Yes / No

3 Noise control measures are provided? Yes / No

4 Regular maintenance of machineries are done? Yes / No

XI. Safety Measures Taken:


1 Whether first aid facilities are provided at site? Yes/No

2 Whether personal protective equipment given to all workmen at site? Yes/No

3 Whether safety belts / ribbons used at the work site Yes/No

4 Whether gum boots, tarring unfits, spectacles etc. given to person handling

bitumen?

Yes/No

XII. Environmental Monitoring/ Testing Details

Sl.

No

Type of Test Number of Locations Date of Test

(last conducted)

Remarks

1 Air Quality

2 Noise Quality

3 Ground Water

4 Surface Water

5 Soil Quality

(Note: Env. Testing should be from the SPCB/ MoEF/ NABL Approved Laboratory)

* Attach copy of testing report)

Signature of the Contractor: Signature of the Assistant Executive Engineer:

Name of the Specialist: Name of the Assistant Executive Engineer:

Date: Date Verified:


Annexure V

Parameters for Air, Surface & Ground Water, Soil quality Monitoring during

Project Implementation

Inland Surface Water (Class C)

Ground Water Ambient Air Quality (AAQ)

Soil Quality Testing

(IS: 2296-1982) ( BIS 10500 : 1991 ) (NAAQS)- 2009

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Parameters Sl. No.

Parameters Sl. No

Parameters

1 pH Value 1 Colour 1 PM10 1 pH

2 Dissolved Oxygen 2 Odour 2 PM2.5 2 Electrical Conductivity

3 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (3 days at 270C)

3 Turbidity 3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

3 Organic Carbon

4 Total Coliforms (TC) 4 pH 4 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

4 Texture

5 Colour 5 Total Hardness 5 Ozone (O3) 5 Phosphorous as P

6 Fluoride ( as F ) 6 Iron (as Fe) 6 Lead (Pb) 6 Potassium as K

7 Cadmium ( as Cd ) 7 Chloride (as Cl) 7 Carbon Monoxide (CO)

7 Sulphur as S

8 Chloride ( as Cl ) 8 Residual Free Chlorine

8 Ammonia (NH3) 8 Calcium as Ca

9 Chromium (Cr 6+) 9 Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

9 Benzene (C6H6) 9 Magnesium as Mg

10 Total Desolved Solid (TDS)

10 Calcium (as Ca) 10 Benzo(a)Pyrene (BaP)

10 Chromium as Cr

11 Sulphates (SO4) 11 Copper (as Cu) 11 Arsenic (As) 11 Lead as Pb

12 Lead ( as Pb ) 12 Manganese (as Mn)

12 Nickel (Ni) 12 Zinc as Zn

13 Coppur (Cu) 13 Sulphate (as SO4)

13 Cadmium as Cd

14 Arsenic ( as As ) 14 Nitrate (as NO3)

14 Arsenic as As

15 Iron ( as Fe ) 15 Fluoride (as F) 15 Fluoride as F

16 Phenolic Compound (C6H5OH)

16 Cadmium ( as Cd )

16 Nickel as Ni

17 Zinc ( as Zn ) 17 Arsenic (as As) 17 Mercury as Hg

18 Anionic detergent (MBAS)

18 Lead (as Pb) 18 Boron as B

19 Oil & Grease 19 Zinc (as Zn) 19 Copper as Cu

20 Nitrate ( as NO3 ) 20 Chromium (Cr 6+)

20 Iron as Fe

21 Manganese as Mn


22 Molybednum as Mo

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