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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR EXPANSION OF PERSIPINA SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (SEZ) (HIRANANDANI FORTUNE CITY) AT PANVEL, MAHARASHTRA PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE Submitted to State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) Maharashtra Submitted by M/s. Persipina Developers Pvt. Ltd. SEZ 514, Dalamal Towers, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021 November 2016

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

FOR

EXPANSION OF PERSIPINA SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (SEZ)

(HIRANANDANI FORTUNE CITY)

AT

PANVEL, MAHARASHTRA

PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE

Submitted to

State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)

Maharashtra

Submitted by

M/s. Persipina Developers Pvt. Ltd. SEZ

514, Dalamal Towers, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021

November 2016

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Proposed Terms of Reference For Expansion of Persipina Special Economic Zone (SEZ) (Hiranandani Fortune

City) at Panvel, Maharashtra

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 3

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................. 6

3 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE STATUS...................................................................... 8

4 IMPACT ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................. 10

5 SPECIFIC STUDIES ........................................................................................................ 11

6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ........................................................ 11

7 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ...................................... 12

8 PROJECT BENEFITS ...................................................................................................... 13

9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) ................................................... 13

10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF EIA ............................................................................. 14

11 CREDENTIALS OF CONSULTANTS ........................................................................ 14

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Objective of the EIA study

M/s. Persipina Developers Pvt. Ltd. SEZ is proposing development of expansion of Persipina

Specific Economic Zone (SEZ) (Hiranandani Fortune City) at Panvel, Maharashtra. The

project was awarded environmental clearance in Oct 2008 vide letter No. No.21-942/2007-

IA.III, for development of plot area of 13, 51,193.65 sq. m. and built up area of 44, 82,711.0

sq. m. The environmental clearance was extended further for 5 year in March 2015 vide letter

No. SEIAA-2015/CR.25/TC-3. Now the project is planned for expansion under one or

combination of policies like IITT (Integrated IT Township) / MIDC/ IIT (Integrated

Industrial Township) / NAINA (Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area) / MSRDC.

At present the project is planned as per MIDC DCR. The plot area will be 605.1 acres with

total built-up area 56, 95,283.97 sq. m. for which this application is submitted for amendment

in previous environmental clearance.

As per the EIA Notification 14th Sept 2006 and its subsequent amendments, the Townships

and Area Development projects covering an area ≥ 50 ha and or built up area ≥1, 50,000 sq.

m. requires Environmental Impact Assessment Study, hence this Terms of Reference (ToR) is

being proposed to carry out the environmental impact assessment of proposed development in

the surrounding areas. The study area being considered for the EIA study is 10 km from the

project site. The map of the study area is attached as Annexure I.

The Terms of reference for conducting EIA study for the proposed project is described in the

following sections.

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Preamble

M/s. Persipina Developers Pvt. Ltd. SEZ is proposing development of expansion of Persipina

Specific Economic Zone (SEZ) (Hiranandani Fortune City) at Panvel, Maharashtra. The land

is situated in Green and Urbanization Zone.

The purpose of this Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is to provide information

on the nature and extent of environmental impacts arising from the proposed project and

related activities and define an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to minimize adverse

environmental impacts.

1.2 Project Location

The proposed site is planned at Panvel in Raigad district in Maharashtra and is located on

18°54'46.33"N latitude and 73°11'48.85"E longitude.

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The proposed project site is accessible by NH4 - old Mumbai Pune highway. The proposed

site is located at about 10 km away from Panvel Railway Station. The plot area will be 605.1

acres with total built-up area 56, 95,283.97 sq. m.

The location map indicating proposed project is given in Figure 1 below.

1.3 Objectives Of The Study

The objectives of the EIA study are:

To describe the scope of the proposed project and associated works;

To establish the baseline environmental and social scenario of the project surroundings;

To identify and quantify emission sources and determine the significance of impacts on

sensitive receptors;

To identify, predict and evaluate environmental and social impacts expected during

the construction and operational phases in relation to the existing civic infrastructure

and sensitive receptors present if any;

To develop mitigation measures so as to minimize pollution, environmental

disturbance and nuisance during construction and operational phases; and

To design and specify the monitoring schedule necessary to ensure the

implementation and the affectivity of the mitigation measures adopted

1.4 Methodology of The Study

Reconnaissance survey is carried out to understand nature of the proposed development,

conduct visual site inspection, decide the sampling locations and program. Sampling

locations are identified on the basis of following criteria:

Predominant wind direction in the study area

Existing topography

Location of existing activities

Location of sensitive areas

Accessibility, availability of power and security of monitoring instruments

Area that represents baseline conditions

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Figure 1: Location Map

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2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed development is located at Panvel, Raigad district, Maharashtra. It will provide

private residential space with relevant amenities and services.

The main purpose and benefit of the project are:

To provide quality residential accommodation & commercial

To create an environment that could support the good standard of living environment;

To meet the growing demands of residential space in an environmentally sustainable

manner in the area;

To enhance the surroundings with greenery, landscaping and pleasing aesthetics

To implement the policy of water conservation and rain water harvesting.

The proposed development will involve site formation works and construction of

building/structures, access roads, drains and sewer connections. The buildings are proposed

to locate on a flat terrain.

2.1 Land Use

The project site under consideration was used for Residential & Commercial purpose. As per

the regional development plan, the land is situated in Green & Urbanization Zone (U1).

2.2 Built Up Area

The total built up area (FSI Proposed) of the project is 33, 87,589.61 m2. Total construction

area of 56, 95,283.96 m2.

The FSI and Non FSI area details are given in Table 1

Table 1: FSI and Non FSI Area Statement

Sr. No. Description Area m2

1 FSI Area 33, 87,589.61

2 Non FSI Area 23,07,694.35

3 Total Construction Area 56, 95,283.97

2.3 Site Setting

The proposed project site is accessible by NH4 old Mumbai Pune highway. The Google

image of the project site and its surroundings are given in Figure 2.

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Annexure 1: 10 km Study Area

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2.4 Population Details

The total population during operation phase of the project will be around 1, 41,836 nos. Out

of which, the residential population will be 1, 36,624 nos. IT/ITES/commercial population

will be 5,212 nos.

The utilities and recreational facilities planned in proposed project includes landscaped

garden. The other infrastructure facilities planned for proposed project are highlighted below:

Table 3: Project Infrastructure

Sr. No Description Details

1 No. of Population for Particulars: 5,55,579

SEZ (Non-Processing) 73,442

REES 13,992

Within 200 m 17,894

Others 31,296

SEZ (IT/ITES) 4,13,883

School 2,050

Hospital 300

Club House 1,511

Hotel 286

Banquet 205

Restaurants 103

Retail: Mall 618

Retail: Multiplex 440

2 Water Requirement 37.63 MLD

3 Sewage Generation 30.10 MLD

4 STP Capacity 38 MLD

5 Solid Waste 153.86 T/d

6 Power Requirement 80 MW

7 Parking Provided: 4w Parking 85812 Nos.

3 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE STATUS

The data for EIA study will collect through field studies, literature review, and interaction

with concerned departments. The study area for the EIA study shall be the area within the 10

km radius of the periphery of the project. Map of the study area clearly delineating the

location of various monitoring stations (air/ water / soil and noise) superimposed with

location of habitats shall be shown. Primary data collection is going on from October 2015 as

per CPCB guidelines.

The data/information on Environmental Baseline Status is collected as per the following

paragraphs.

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Meteorology: As a part of the EIA study, a micro‐meteorological data was collected from

Met station set up in October 2015 at project site. The parameters include wind speed, wind

direction, temperature, and relative humidity. The collected data will be used for preparation

of wind rose diagrams and air quality modelling.

Ambient Air Quality: An ambient air quality monitoring network is designed for assessment

of the baseline status of ambient air quality. The monitoring was conducted at 8 locations

including project site from October, November and December for 8 weeks to cover Post-

Monsoon season for following parameters:

PM10

PM 2.5

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)

Carbon Monoxide

Hg

The frequency of sampling was twice a week for 8 consecutive weeks. Ambient air quality

monitoring was conducted for one season. The sampling stations were selected based on the

predominant wind direction of the area and cover upwind, downwind and cross wind

directions.

Noise: Equivalent continuous noise level (Leq) in and around the project area is monitored at

8 locations including project site. Construction equipment and road traffic are expected to be

the key sources of noise. Baseline data of noise at the project area and the neighbourhood

habitat areas is ascertained. Daytime and night time data was collected for 24 hr once in a

season.

Land use: The information on land use pattern will be collected from the available data. The

land is situated in Green & Urbanizable (U1) zone as per regional Development Plans of

Raigad. The details regard to soil type and characteristics, Physical and chemical

characteristic of soil is analyzed through 3 samples collected in project area.

Water Quality: Baseline water quality from sources such as 4 ground water samples and 3

surface water samples are analyzed and will be compared to the water quality norms

prescribed for drinking water.

Biological Environment: As a part of the study the information on the following is collected

through field visit, Gazetteer of district, forest department and revenue offices:

Data on the availability of various floral and faunal species in the study area

Inventory of major species of trees, herbs, shrubs and timber trees on site

List of economically important plants, if any

Presence of rare and endangered species, if any

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Socio‐Economic Environment: The data on demographic profile in the study area will be

collected using secondary data sources. The data collected will be as follows:

Demography

Caste profile

Literacy profile

Occupational profile

4 IMPACT ASSESSMENT

With the knowledge of the baseline conditions, Project characteristics, the intensity of

construction activities, detailed projections shall be made of the influence of planned project

on all the areas of social, physical and biological environment in the area. Based on the

predictions, the critically affected environmental parameters will be identified for the

proposed project.

The impacts to be considered during project construction phase are listed as below:

Table 4: Impacts in Construction Phase

S. No. Aspect Impact

1 Land Environment Disturbance at site due to various site preparatory activities

Impact on natural drainage pattern and soil erosion

2 Water Environment Degradation of water quality due to disposal of untreated

effluents from site

Impacts on water quality due to runoff carrying high

suspended solids from construction site

3 Noise Environment Noise generation by operation of various construction

equipment

Increase in noise level due to increased vehicular movement

4 Air Environment Impacts on ambient air quality due to emissions generated as

a result of fuel combustion operation of various construction

equipment

Fugitive emissions from storage sites of construction

material

5 Ecology Impacts on ecology due to increased human interferences

6 Socio-economic

Environment

Improvement in employment potential as a result of project

construction activities and mushrooming of allied activities

7 Aesthetics Construction activities and Excavation

The impacts will be considered during project operation phase are listed as below:

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Table 5: Impacts in Operation Phase

S. No. Aspect Impact

1 Land Environment Storage and disposal of solid wastes

Discharge of sewage on land

2 Water Environment Impacts on surface water quality due to disposal

treated/untreated sewage in nearby surface water body

3 Noise Environment Noise generation due to the traffic

Noise from operation of DG & CHP

4 Air Environment Emissions from DG sets, CHP and vehicle movement

5 Ecology Landscaping

6 Socio-economic

Environment

Increased job opportunity in household maintenance

and ancillary services

7 Traffic Pattern The proposed project will likely to add moderately to

the traffic flow considered during peak hour

5 SPECIFIC STUDIES

Present traffic study on approach road and NH4 highway road.

Impact identification on traffic due to proposed development.

Energy conservation measures

6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

An environmental monitoring program is required to provide scientifically defensible

information for determining the status of the environmental quality of the surrounding area of

the project site and to check whether the levels of critical pollutants are within the

environmentally acceptable limits. This will help to obtain an early warning of unacceptable

environmental conditions so that control measures can be taken immediately. It also helps to

determine in a timely fashion, changes in the local environmental quality.

Environmental monitoring shall comprise checking:

Appropriate permits, certificates, authorizations and

Compliance with EMP and governmental regulations

This can be ensured through use of checklists for:

Site establishment

Monthly Audit

Site closure

The purpose of environmental monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation

of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) by periodically monitoring the important

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environmental parameters within the impact area, so that any adverse effects are detected and

timely action can be taken.

Based on the guidelines issued by pollution control, client will finalize the monitoring

protocol and location for monitoring ambient air quality, noise levels, groundwater quality,

etc. in accordance with monitoring schedule. A suggested monitoring protocol, based on the

predicted impacts, is given in Table 6.

TABLE 6: SUGGESTED MONITORING PROGRAM

S.

No.

Environmental

attribute

Locations Parameters Period and Frequency

1. Ambient Air

Quality

8 Locations SO2, NOX , PM10 ,

PM2.5, and CO

24 hr average sampling

(Twice a week) once in 6

month

2. Ambient Noise 8 Locations dB (A) levels (Day) Leq sampling 24 hr once

in 6 month

3. Soil Quality 3 Locations Organic matter,

C,H,N, Alkalinity,

Acidity

Once a year

4. Ground Water 4 Locations Drinking water

parameters IS

10500

Once a year

5. Surface Water 3 Locations Drinking water

parameters IS

10500

Once a year

6. Meteorological

parameter

1 Location Wind Speed,

direction, humidity,

rainfall, temperature

One time

7. Traffic 1 Location Traffic pattern – 2,

3, 4 wheelers and

multi axel vehicles

One time

8. Treated sewage

water quality

STPs Parameters for

horticulture use -

BOD, pH, S.S,

Coliforms

As per vendor

specifications & CPCB

guidelines

9. Stack emission

monitoring

Stack of any

one operating

DG set

SO2, NOx, SPM,

CO

once in 6 month

7 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

Risk assessment forms an integral part of EIA study. Risk assessment study deals with

identifying and evaluating the magnitude of impending risks to which the neighbouring

population is exposed due to occurrence of accidents involved in the project construction and

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operation. This assists in illustrating the guidelines for preparation of disaster management

plan which will be executed to handle the situation, if any emergency occurs.

A risk analysis study comprising of the following is to be conducted:

Identification of potential accidents

Type of emergency

Emergency evacuation plan

As a part of the study, a detailed onsite Disaster Management Plan shall be formulated.

8 PROJECT BENEFITS

The improvement in physical infrastructure, social infrastructure if any shall be detailed out.

Employment potential during construction and operation phase of the project shall be

elaborated.

9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

Environmental Management Plan will be developed to selectively mitigate the adverse

impacts due to the construction and operation of various activities planned for the proposed

project. The key issues to cover as a part of Environmental management plan are listed in the

following paragraphs.

Environmental Management Plan for Implementation in Construction Phase

Air pollution control

Water Quality

Management of solid waste, Debris waste management

Noise Control Measures

Biological environment

Health and safety of construction workers

Environmental Management Plan during Operation Phase

Water Environment – waste water treatment and its recycling for flushing, gardening,

Water conservation, Rain water harvesting

Solid waste management

Noise Control Measures

Air Pollution Control

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Firefighting measures

Solar lighting

Greenbelt Development

Environment management cell

Budgetary allocation for Environmental Management

10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF EIA

This section provides general details of activities in brief, summary of baseline data, impact

and mitigation measures.

11 CREDENTIALS OF CONSULTANTS

This chapter shall include the names of the consultants, NABET accreditation status and

nature of consultancy rendered.

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Annexure I: Map Showing 10 km Study Area & Monitoring Locations