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Environmental Clearance Validity Extension of ITPCL Updated Form-1 & ToR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Basic Information ........................................................................................................................ 1

2 Activity ......................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Environmental Sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 21

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A: Environmental / CRZ Clearances with amendments and the status of compliance Appendix B: Layout Plan showing all existing facilities Appendix C: Location map Appendix D: Survey Nos. covered under the Project area


1 Basic Information P a g e | 1

FORM 1

1 Basic Information

S. No. Item Details 1. Name of the Project Coal based Thermal Power Plant and Captive

Desalination Plant in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu. Application is for extension of validity of Environmental Clearance upto May 31, 2020 (three more years) for the facilities yet to be developed at ITPCL’s Site.

2. S. No. in the schedule Power Plant included as Item 1(d) in the Schedule of the Notification.

Desalination Plants are included in permissible activities as per the CRZ Notification dated January 06, 2011

3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled

Environmental & CRZ Clearance was obtained in 2010 (along with other amendments) as given in Appendix A. As per the clearances obtained and subsequent amendments, the following major components along with its associated facilities have been permitted: Thermal Power Plant: Capacity: 3180 MW (2×600 MW using Sub-

critical Technology and 3×660 MW using Super Critical Technology

Percentage of sulphur: 0.8% max. Fuel: Imported coal Fuel Requirement: 13.40 MTPA Stack: 2 Nos of 275 m Height Railway Siding: From Puduchattiram to TPP

for transport of Coal/HFO/LDO Area: 1128 Acres Captive Desalination Plant: Capacity: 30 MLD Technology: Reverse Osmosis

Others:

Intake: between Breakwaters to draw about 33,000 m3/hr of Seawater for cooling and desalination plant

Outfall: > 1500 m from Shore to discharge about 24,062 m3/hr of reject brine and return cooling water.



S. No. Item Details The major components along with its associated facilities developed so far at site are as follows: Thermal Power Plant: Capacity: 2×600 MW using Sub-critical

Technology Stack: 1 No. of 275 m Height Railway Siding: From Puduchattiram to TPP

for transport of Coal/HFO/LDO Area:961 Acres Captive Desalination Plant: Capacity: 10 MLD Technology: Reverse Osmosis

Others:

Intake: About 700 m long to draw about 276840 KLD of Seawater

Outfall: > 1500 m from Shore to discharge about 204936 KLD

Layout plan showing all these existing facilities are given as Appendix B.

The major components along with its associated facilities to be developed at site are as follows:

Thermal Power Plant: Capacity: 3×660 MW using Super Critical

Technology Stack: 1 No. of 275 m Height Area: 1128 Acres (Cumulative) Captive Desalination Plant: Capacity: 30 MLD Technology: Reverse Osmosis

Others:

Outfall: > 1500 m from Shore to discharge about 24,062m3/hr (Total)

No major changes in the Project configuration, activity, capacity and facilities for which Environmental/CRZ clearances and amendments obtained. The facilities to be developed will be in line with the clearances obtained.

4. New/Expansion/Modernisation Extension of validity of Environmental Clearance

5. Existing Capacity/Area, etc. 1128 Acres of land required for development of power plant and desalination facilities.



S. No. Item Details Facilities developed for 1200 MW in an area of 961 acres.

6. Category of Project i.e., ‘A ‘or ’B’ Category ‘A’ 7. Does it attract the general

condition? If yes, please specify No

8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

No

Location The project site is located on the coastal side of Kottatai, Ariyagoshti, and Villiyannalur revenue villages in Parangipettai block of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. Location map given as Appendix C

Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Survey Nos. covered under the Project area is provided in Appendix D

Village Kottatai, Ariyagoshti, and Villiyannalur revenue villages

Tehsil Parangipettai Block District Cuddalore State Tamil Nadu

9. Nearest railway station/ airport along with distance in km

Railway Station: Puduchatram ~ 5.0 km Airport: Thiruchirapalli ~142 km International Airport: Chennai ~180 km

10. Nearest town, city and district head quarters along with distance in km

Nearest Town: Chidambaram ~17 km District Headquarters: Cuddalore ~24 km

11. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given)

Kottatai, Ariyagoshti and Villiyannalur revenue villages in Parangipettai block of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.

12. Name of the applicant M/s. IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Limited (ITPCL)

13. Registered Address IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Ltd 4th Floor, KPR Tower, Old No.21, New No.2 1st Street, Subba Rao Avenue College Road, Chennai- 600006 Tamil Nadu, India

14. Address for correspondence: IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Ltd 4th Floor, KPR Tower, Old No.21, New No.2 1st Street, Subba Rao Avenue College Road, Chennai- 600006 Tamil Nadu, India

Name Mr. M. S. Srinivasan, IAS (R) Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO)

Chairman



S. No. Item Details Address IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Ltd

4th Floor, KPR Tower, Old No.21, New No.2 1st Street, Subba Rao Avenue College Road, Chennai- 600006 Tamil Nadu, India

Pin code 600 006 E-mail [email protected] Telephone No +91-44-30725550 Fax No +91-44-30725551

15. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a Toposheet.

Details were presented to EAC (T) in 2010. Environmental and CRZ clearances were obtained.

16. Interlinked Projects Nil 17. Whether separate application of

interlinked project has been submitted

Not Applicable

18. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable 19. If no, reason Not Applicable 20. Whether the proposal involves

approval/clearance under: The Forest (Conservation)

Act, 1980 The Wildlife (Protection)

Act,1972 The CRZ Notification,

2011

Project does not attract the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Environmental and CRZ clearances were obtained in 2010. Extension for which this updated Form - 1 is being submitted is including CRZ clearance.

21. Whether there is any Government order/policy relevant/related to the site?

None

22. Forest land involved (hectare) None 23. Whether there is any litigation

pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up Name of the court Case no Orders/directions of the court,

if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

EC issued during 2010 was challenged in the Honourable NGT. NGT issued an order to carry out RCEIA study covering 25 km radius. Accordingly, RCEIA study was carried out by ITPCL and the same was appraised by EAC (T). Based on the same, MoEF issued Corrigendum to the original EC of ITPCL with additional conditions on 14th August 2012. Corrigendum to the EC was challenged before the NGT and the NGT ordered as follows:

Corrigendum dated 14-08-2012 to the EC as issued by the MoEF is quashed

Project proponent shall carry out fresh Cumulative Impact Assessment Study



S. No. Item Details within a reasonable period.

The same was challenged by ITPCL before the Honourable Supreme Court of India and received stay against the above order of NGT.

Local villagers (petitioner) filed complaint stating that ITPCL had constructed desalination plant within CRZ area. TNPCB and MoEF had responded after inspection that the facility has not been built in CRZ area. ITPCL had also contested that the complaint does not have merit.

ITPCL EC Validity Extension of ITPCL Updated Form-1 & ToR

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2 Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S. No.

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate

quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1

Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

Yes

Development of the power plant and captive desalination plant is being carried out in 1128 acres.

No change in land use proposed

The topography of the project site is flat terrain with a gradual slope towards the Bay of Bengal.

1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

No

Details of clearance of vegetation and buildings of project site were presented to EAC (T) and Environmental and CRZ clearances were obtained.

About 961 acres of land has been developed as part of the initial development for 1200 MW of power plant and common facilities for 3180 MW, both of which are operational. Remaining area will be developed as per layout approved.

1.3 Creation of new land uses? No No new land use involved

1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Yes All the requisite pre-construction investigations have been carried out as necessary

1.5 Construction works? No

Construction has been completed for 1200 MW of power plant and common facilities for 3180 MW. Future construction activity includes setting up a power plant of 3 x 660 MW and its allied facilities

1.6 Demolition works? No -

1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

Yes

Temporary facilities (houses, water, power, fuel, sanitation, etc.) for labour were implemented at project site

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations

Yes Implemented as per the project requirement in compliance with clearances obtained



S. No.




1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

No Envisaged as a part of the facilities yet to be developed

1.10 Reclamation works? No -

1.11 Dredging? Yes Dredging (1 LCM) would be carried out in compliance with clearances obtained

1.12 Offshore structures? Yes

Seawater intake system has been developed for 3180 MW and outfall system has been developed for 1200 MW developed. The outfall system for the balance 1980 MW would be developed as part of the next phase.

1.13 Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Production and Manufacturing process involves generation of power from existing 1200 MW plant and proposed 1980 MW.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Fuel oil storage tanks and other ancillary goods storage areas were constructed for 1200 MW. The same will be developed for the remaining 1980 MW in compliance with clearances obtained.

Coal storage yard and lime stone storage yard has been developed for 3180 MW.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes

Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for construction workers is under operation. STP (840 KLD) and Effluent Treatment Plants for 1200 MW has been constructed. The same will developed for the remaining 1980 MW in compliance with clearances obtained.

Ash pond has been developed for disposal of ash. The disposal of Fly Ash & Bottom Ash has been tied up with cement companies for evacuation of 100% of ash generated.



S. No.




Sludge and treated water from FGD waste water treatment plant will be partly recycled and excess will be pumped to ash dyke.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Yes

Housing facilities for operational staff of the power plant and the desalination plant shall be provided in the township being proposed as a part of the project development

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Yes

Construction Phase:

Vehicles involved in transportation of men and material

Construction equipment/machinery and material shall be brought to the site by road

Operation Phase:

A dedicated railway siding has been completed from Puduchattiram to the Plant for transporting Coal (fuel)/fuel oil /Ash /Gypsum / Lime Stone during operation

New sea traffic during operation is envisaged for import / transportation of fuel/coal/equipment / Lime Stone / Ash / Gypsum.

Road traffic is envisaged for transporting fly ash/chemicals/Lime stone/Gypsum/fuel oil, etc. and other raw materials to be used in pre-treatment, DM plant, etc.

1.18

New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc.?

Yes

Access road connecting project site from NH/SH/MDR avoiding habitations has been formed and linked to Internal roads

Captive port to be developed to handle import of coal

Railway Siding from nearest Railway Station i.e. Puduchatram Station, for about 5 kms for connecting power plant with the railway network has been completed.

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

No -



S. No.




1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

Yes

New power transmission lines have been developed for 1200 MW and would be augmented for 1980 MW in compliance with clearances obtained.

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

No Storm water drainage and rainwater harvesting structures were developed within project site

1.22 Stream crossings? No -

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

No

Construction Phase: Quantity – 0.5 MLD

Operation Phase: Total Quantity – ~ 33000 m3/hr (sea water required for thermal power plant and desalination plant) shall be sourced from Bay of Bengal

No ground or surface water is used. Only Sea water is used

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

No

No change in water body is envisaged. Storm water drainage system within the project site is developed without affecting natural drainage or run-off.

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes

Construction Phase:

Movement of construction material including cement, aggregates, rock, sand and reinforcement

Movement of construction workers by vans/buses

Operation Phase:

Transportation of raw materials to the plant;

Transportation of ash/gypsum etc., from plant to outside market

Movement of workforce from the townships/habitations to the plant

1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No -

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

No -

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes

Temporary and limited during construction phase

Marginal and permanent during operation phase



S. No.




1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -

1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

No -

1.31 Any other actions? No -



2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources that are non-renewable or in short supply):

S. No.

Information/checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever

possible) with source of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes

Development of the power plant and captive desalination plant is being carried out in 1128 acres of dry land

Portion of the land is already developed as per development plan and facilities yet to be developed shall be compatible with layout plan of the project for which Environmental/CRZ Clearances were obtained.

2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes

Entire water requirement (~ 33,000 m3/hr) for the project will be met from seawater.

2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes 13.40 MTPA imported Coal and 1.0 MTPA Lime Stone

2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes

Construction material is being sourced from the quarries located in the vicinity of the project.

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No -

2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

Yes

The construction power and start-

up power required for Phase 2 can be sourced from Phase 1

Power requirement during operation is 288 MW which is being tapped from the power generated in-house

13.4 MTPA imported coal will be required for the power plant operations

14000 m3 of HFO and 2000 m3 of LDO/HSD are required of plant operation

2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No -



3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

S. No.


Yes/No



3.1

Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)

Yes

Hydrazine – 30 TPA @ 40% CONC

Coagulants – 525 TPA Ammonia – 250 TPA @ 99%

CONC.

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

No -

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Yes

The project is providing direct employment to about 1300 persons during operation of Phase 1 (2 x 600 MW) and has provided employment for 5000 persons during construction of Phase I (2 x 600 MW).

It is expected to provide employment for about 5000 persons during construction of the next Phase. During operation of the next phase (3 x 660 MW), the project would provide direct employment to another 1000 persons

The aim of the project is to generate beneficial social impacts as a part of the development of the project and all measures required for that will be planned and implemented

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,

No -

3.5 Any other causes No -



4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

S. No.


Yes/No



4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Yes

Construction Phase:

The capital dredge quantity is estimated at 1 LCM during construction activities.

Operation Phase:

The maintenance dredge quantity is estimated at about 10,000 m3/yr. Dredge material disposal will be in compliance with Environmental/CRZ Clearances obtained.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Municipal wastes in the form of kitchen wastes, domestic wastes, papers, etc. would be generated Collection, handling and disposal/ management will be in compliance with Environmental/CRZ Clearances obtained

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes The sludge generated from the waste oil treatment system will be collected separately and disposed to TNPCB approved vendors

4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes

Bottom ash (20%): 1.6 lakh TPA Fly ash (80%): 6.4 lakh TPA Total ash generation: 8.0 lakh

TPA

4.5 Surplus product No -

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Sludge from the STP is to be utilised as manure in the greenbelt area. Oil water sludge will be handled through authorized waste handlers.

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Presently, construction and demolition waste is being utilised within the project site for site grading and other filling purposes.

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment

No -

4.9 Contaminated soils or other No Soil contamination is not envisaged and the same if any from accidental



S. No.


Yes/No



materials spills, will be mitigated through suitable preventive and control measures

4.10 Agricultural wastes No -

4.11 Other solid wastes No -

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air

S. No. Information/Checklist

confirmation Yes/No



5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes

From the operation of diesel engine driven construction equipment and movement of trucks/ vehicles carrying men and material

From power plant stacks, emissions from emergency DG sets for black start/grid failure, if any.

Mitigation measures will be carried out in compliance with Environmental/CRZ Clearances obtained.

5.2 Emissions from production processes

Yes

Emissions from the power plant stacks/chimney

The Sulphur in coal may vary up to 0.8%. ITPCL has installed FGD for Phase 1 (1200 MW) (as per corrigendum to EC issued by MoEF) in order to reduce overall SO2 emission. The emission will be as per limits provided in MoEF notification dated December 07, 2015

5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Potential fugitive emissions were assessed and suitable control measures including required greenbelt development, dust suppression systems to minimise the impact are being implemented.




confirmation Yes/No



5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Mitigation measures are being implemented during construction activities in compliance with Environmental/CRZ Clearances obtained.

5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes

Dust suppression measures are being implemented at site

Sewage from labour colony is being treated in STP. No odoriferous substance is being generated.

5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste

No -

5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

No -

5.8 Emissions from any other sources

No -

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat


confirmation Yes/No



6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes

Mitigation measures are being implemented during construction activities.

Operation Phase – shall meet noise level as per CEA Regulation for Construction of Electrical Plants, August 2010.

Seawater intake pumps Vehicular movement Power plant auxiliaries and

utilities

Acoustic enclosures will be provided at high noise generating areas.

Heat

Emission of heat from the boiler, stack and desalination plants causing occupational exposure for which




confirmation Yes/No



safety gadgets will be provided

6.2 From industrial or similar processes

Yes Noise from processing areas/ compressors etc., during operation for which safety gadgets will be provided

6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Mitigation measures are being implemented during construction

6.4 From blasting or piling Yes

No blasting is involved

Piling activities have been completed for 2 x 600 MW. For the remaining facilities for 3 x 660 MW, piling activities shall be carried out with necessary precautionary measures.

6.5 From construction or operational traffic

Yes Vehicles complying with Standards prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Act are only being allowed to operate

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems

Yes

Minor operations such as welding, cutting, electrical lighting, power circuits, drilling etc. Sound/lighting may be produced but it would be temporary and necessary safety gadgets for noise/light being provided.

6.7 From any other sources Yes Coal unloading and handling in the jetty



7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea


confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

Yes

Material Quantity Risk

Hydrazine 30 TPA Carcinogenic

Sodium Hypo Chloride

9,500TPA Biocidal

HCL 800 TPA Acid

NaOH 870 TPA Base

Ferric Chloride

525 TPA Skin and eye irritation

Ammonia 250 TPA Respiratory problems

The above said materials will be stored, handled and managed as per the provisions of the MSIHC Rules, thereby protecting the land and water from contamination

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

Yes

The reject brine will be discharged to sea along with return cooling water of about 24,062 m3/hr from the power plant.

Treated sewage and the sludge will be used for gardening/greenbelt development.

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air, onto the land or into water

Yes

Operation Phase:

Air

The Sulphur in coal may vary up to 0.8%. ITPCL has installed FGD for Phase 1 (1200 MW) (as per corrigendum to EC issued by MoEF) in order to reduce overall SO2 emission. The emission will be as per limits provided in MoEF notification dated December 07, 2015

Fugitive emissions from the coal stack yards and coal handling at the berths

Land

Fly Ash – 6.4 lakh TPA. For 2 x




confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data 600 MW which is in operation, the entire quantity of Fly Ash is being taken by cement plants

Bottom ash – 1.6 lakh TPA. For 2 x 600 MW which is in operation, the entire quantity of Bottom Ash is being taken by cement plants.

The waste generated from the waste oil treatment system is being collected separately and disposed to the TNPCB approved vendors. Municipal solid wastes shall be sent for composting/ landfill

Water

The reject brine will be discharged to sea along with return cooling water of about 24,062 m3/hr from the power plant.

Treated sewage will be used for irrigating greenbelt developed by ITPCL

Sea water from closed circuit cooling water system is being discharged into sea through scientifically designed outfall.

7.4 From any other sources No -

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

No

Not envisaged



8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment


confirmation Yes/No



8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires, etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

Yes

Material Risk Mitigation

Coal

Spontaneous combustion during summer season

Safe handling measures along with personal protective equipment is being / shall be provided to the workers/ operators.

Training is being / shall be imparted to avert major accidents to workers in the specific areas where the chances of accidents are high

Hypo Chloride

Biocidal

Hydrazine Carcinogenic

Coagulant Skin and eye irritation

Ammonia Respiratory Problems

8.2 From any other causes No -

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

Yes

Cyclone prone area. Structural design has factored this.



9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality


confirmation Yes/No



9.1

Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g. 1. Supporting infrastructure

(roads, power supply, waste or wastewater treatment, etc.)

2. Housing development 3. Extractive industries 4. Supply industries 5. Other

Yes

Induced development due to the proposed project in the region, which will create better infrastructure and will attract migration of people Necessary supportive utilities, infrastructure, housing etc., to cater to the requirements of the project would be developed as a part of the project

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

No The proposed project would be a permanent establishment

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments

Yes The region is attracting a lot of industrial investments in the form of power plants, industries, ports, jetties etc.

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Yes

As directed by NGT, Rapid Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment (RCEIA) study over a 25 km radius was carried out by ITPCL and submitted to the MoEF. After due deliberations, the Expert Advisory Committee (EAC), MoEF has issued Corrigendum to EC of ITPCL with additional conditions on 14th August 2012. However, major industries or power plants which were proposed to be developed in the area after the commissioning of this power plant have not been developed (eg. BGR’s cuddalore power plant, SRM Power and Nagarjuna oil refinery)


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3 Environmental Sensitivity

S. No.

Areas Name/

Identity Aerial distance (within 15 km.)1

1.

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

Chidambaram Temple

15.1 km SW

2.

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Pitchavaram Mangroves

8.0 km SSE from the southern boundary of the project site

9.5 km from the stack of the proposed project

Ariyakosti, Killai and Parangipettai reserve forest are falling within 15 km radius.

3.

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

Pitchavaram Mangrove Forests

8.0 km SSE

4. Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Perumal Eri 8.9 km NW

Uppanar River 5.0 km N

Vellaru River 1.5 km S Bay of Bengal >0.5 km E

5. State, National boundaries Nil -

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

NH-45A >2.0 km W

7. Defence installations Nil -

8. Densely populated or built-up area Details of Habitations/villages/Towns falling within

study area from ITPCL power plant were provided already in EIA/RCIEA study and submitted. 9.

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made 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)

Nil -

11.

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

Nil -

12. Areas susceptible to natural Cyclones Cyclone prone area

1 Distances are aerial distances measured from the revised boundary of project site.

CLEARANCE CONDITIONS COMPLIANCE STATUS FOR 2×600MW & 3×660MW COAL BASED TPP AND CAPTIVE PORT &

DESALINATION PLANT – MARCH 2017

EC for Thermal Power Plant May 31, 2010

Additional Conditions to EC for Thermal Power Plant Aug 14, 2012

Amendment to EC for Thermal Power Plant Feb 04, 2014

Amendment to EC for Transportation of Coal by Rail March 27, 2015

EC for Captive Port and Desalination Plant Oct 29, 2010

I. EC Conditions and Compliance Status for Thermal Power Plant

The condition wise compliance status for environmental clearance issued for thermal power plant at Kothattai, Cuddalore District vide order dated 31/05/2010 is given in Tables below.

Table 1(a): EC Conditions and Compliance Status for Thermal Power Plant

S.No. Environmental Clearance - Specific and General Conditions Compliance Status and Commitment

A SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

1 Environmental clearance is subject to obtaining CRZ clearance for permissible activities to be located in CRZ areas

CRZ clearance obtained in F 11-43/2010-IA III, dated 29/10/2010.

2 Western side of the plant area is very near to the Buckingham Canal. The plot is almost touching the B. Canal at some of the locations even though a distance of 100m as per the provisions of CRZ notification is reported to be maintained. The distance between plant construction and Buckingham canal shall not be less than 150m. Building and Permanent structures on the western side of the canal shall be designed accordingly.

Complied.

3 In case of changing the fuel supplier, the Ministry shall be informed well in advance along with necessary requisite documents for its concurrence for allowing the change. In that case, the Expert Appraisal Committee may determine the need for re-conducting the public hearing.

Noted. Would be complied in case of change in fuel.

4 The proponent should keep space provision for providing FGD system with all the five units of power plant, so that the systems can be installed whenever required. The sulphur content in the imported coal shall not exceed 0.2%.

Complied

5 Detailed coal analysis for all contracted coal sources for the project shall be submitted within three months

Complied


6 High Efficiency Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) shall be installed to ensure that particulate emission does not exceed 50 mg/Nm3. Two stacks of 275 m each and having exit velocity not less than 22 m/s shall be installed.

Complied

7 Adequate dust extraction system such as cyclones / bag filters and water spray system in dusty areas such as coal handling and ash handling points, transfer areas and other vulnerable dusty areas shall be provided.

Complied

8 (i) Status of the compliance of stipulated EC conditions, including results of monitored data on their website and shall update periodically. It shall be simultaneously sent to the regional office of MoEF, respective zonal office of CPCB and the SPCB.

Complied

(ii) Monitored data shall be displayed at convenient location near the main gate of the company in public domain for the air pollutants such as SPM, RSPM (PM2.5 & PM10), SO2, NOx (ambient levels as well as stack emissions).

Complied

9 The proponent shall examine the possibility of adopting LTTD (Low Temperature Thermal Desalination) technology. If it is not feasible, report to Ministry with explanations.

Necessary explanation has been submitted to MoEF.

10 Water containing brine shall be cooled first in the ambient conditions in Guard pond, before discharging and after the same is made to meet the average salinity of the sea.

Complied

11 Develop a monitoring scheme for marine/ coastal water at its own expenses in an independent government organization location (such as Annamalai University) and report the comprehensive marine biological quality monitoring programme and mitigation measures to the Ministry within six months.

Complied

12 During extraction of sea water, suitable screens shall be placed across intake channel to prevent the entrainment of life forms (eggs, larvae, juvenile fish, plankton).

Complied

13 Proposed cooling towers would operate at least 1.3 Cycles of concentration (COC). Treated effluents conforming prescribed standards only shall be reused and re-circulated within the plant, if required.

Complied

14 No ground water extraction shall be allowed for use in operation of the power plant even during lean seasons.

Noted Only sea water used foroperation.

15 No water bodies including natural water drainage system in the area shall be disturbed due to any activities associated with the setting up/operation of the plant.

Noted


16 No contamination shall be allowed in soil, ground/ surface water and sea water in and around project area. In other words necessary preventive measures for spillage from pipelines such as lining of guard pond used for the treatment of outfall and intake should be adopted (because, areas around the plant is fertile paddy field).

Complied

17 To absorb the ground level pollutants, to act buffer against strong winds arising out of tropical cyclones/storms, to reduce the heat and ameliorate environment, there is a need of suitable tree plantations such as: 1.Coconut plantation at coastal line and nearby villages, schools and forts 2. Casuarina species at some dunes and along the coast 3. Bamboos, Neem and other native species in and around the village.

Complied.

18 No wastewater should be discharged onto channel systems, backwaters and marshy areas and sea without treatment. The outfall discharge is 12-15m into deep sea and similarly intake should be from deep sea to avoid fish aggregation. The brine that comes out from desalination plants should not be discharged into sea but shall be recycled.

Complied.

19 Utilization of 100% Fly ash generated for phase III shall be made from 4th year of operation of the plant. The status of implementation shall be reported to the Ministry from time to time.

Noted.

20 Fly ash shall be collected in the dry form and stored in storage facility. Unutilized fly ash shall be disposed off in the ash pond in the form of slurry. Mercury and other heavy metals (As, Hg, Cr, Pb etc.) will be monitored in the bottom ash and also in the effluent of the ash pond. No ash shall be disposed off in the low lying area.

Complied.

21 Ash pond shall be lined with HDP/LDP lining or any other suitable impermeable media such that no leachate takes place at any point of time. Adequate safety measures shall also be taken to protect the ash dyke from getting breached.

Complied.

22 Additional soil for levelling the proposed site shall be generated within the site (to the possible extent), so that the natural drainage system of the area is protected and improved.

Complied

23 Green belt shall be consist of 3 tiers of plantation as sited above and largely comprising of the native species around the power plant and atleast 100m width shall be raised. Wherever 100m is not feasible a 50m width shall be raised and adequate justification shall be submitted to the Regional Office of Ministry. Tree density shall not be less than 2500 per ha with survival rate not less than 70%.

Complied.


24 A common Green Endowment fund should be created by the proponent to meet the expenditure on plantation and its management (apart from the EMP fund) the interest earned out of it should be used for development and management of the green of that area

Complied.

25 Time bound implementation plan for regeneration/ preservation of Pichavaram Mangroves and others, if any and the fund earmarked and committed for the same amounting to Rs. 6 crores shall not be diverted for any other activity. Road map for implementation shall be submitted within six months to the Ministry.

Complied.

26 Dedicated Environmental Management cell with qualified professionals shall be set up under the control of a Senior Executive, who will report directly to the Head of Organization

Complied

27 The proponent shall not hamper the vocation of the fishing community in the area and it shall be ensured that local fishing community shall be allowed to carry out their vocation. The project proponent should adopt the fishing communities displaced by the power plant and in particular who is residing in and round 3 km from the project site

Complied

28 Endowment Fishermen Welfare Fund shall be created for to improve the quality of their life (creation of facilities for fish landing platforms/fishing harbours/cold storage) as well as to provide relief in the emergency situations (such as missing person due to storms)

Complied.

29 Local employable youth shall be identified and trained project oriented to enhance their skills for eventual employment in the project itself. The Action taken report and details shall be submitted to the Regional office and state Government department concerned from time to time

Complied.

30 Two nearest villages shall be adopted and basic amenities shall be provided by the proponent at its one cost in co-ordination with the district administration

Complied

31 R&R policy and plan for the project affected population be submitted and implemented within three months from the date of issue of this letter

No resettlement is involved, because land for the project is procured through direct purchase from the land owners.

32 An amount of Rs. 80 crores shall be earmarked as a capital cost for CSR programmers and activities. Subsequently, recurring expenditure is earmarked as Rs. 16 crores per annum. The details of the activities undertaken within one month along with road map for implementation.

Complied Action plans have been prepared and submitted on 16/04/10 as an addendum to the EIA.


33 Need based Assessment shall be carried out to decide the CSR activities (like fodder farm, fruit bearing orchards, vocational training etc). Separate budget for community development and income generating programmes. In addition to that a specialized scheme for the upliftment of SC/ST and other marginalised community in the study area out of CSR is formulated and submitted within six months to the Ministry along with firm commitment of implementation

The focus areas of the CSR initiatives undertaken by the Company are given below: Primary education and support basic requirements to schools and educational institutions. Support Basic Health Care needs of surrounding villages Support Women Empowerment programmes Initiatives for sustenance of livelihood Vocational training and skill enhancement programmes for youth of surrounding villages.

34 The above scheme shall have an in-built monitoring mechanism and annual social audit shall be done by nearest government institute in the region. The status of implementation of the scheme shall be submitted from time to time

B. GENERAL CONDITIONS

35 STP shall be provided and treated water shall be used for green belt development

Complied.

36 Rainwater harvesting system shall be installed after consulting with Central Ground Water Authority. The details shall be furnished, a period of three months from the date of clearance.

Being Complied

37 Adequate safety measures shall be provided in the plant area to minimize the spontaneous fires in the coal yards (during summer). The details shall be submitted to the Ministry as well as Regional Office.

Complied.

38 Storage Facilities for auxiliary liquid fuel (LDO/HFO/LSHS) shall be made in the plant area in consultation with Department of Explosives, Nagpur. The sulphur content in the fuel will not exceed 0.5%. Disaster Management plan shall be prepared, in case of any accidents.

Complied License is obtained from explosive department for storage. For the storage license received from PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation), Nagpur. Licence No. P/HQ/TN/15/5125 (P329079), dtd. 23.06.2015 valid upto 31.12.2017

39 Regular monitoring of Ground water (GW) has to be carried out with help of existing and new wells. Monitoring near ash pond shall be carried out particularly for heavy metals and details shall be submitted to the Regional office of Ministry. The data obtained will be compared with the baseline data to ensure the quality of the water.

Complied Continuous monitoring is done on monthly basis by approved MoEF/NABL laboratory.

40 First aid and sanitation arrangements shall be made for the drivers & other contract workers during construction phase

Complied


41 Noise level emanating turbines shall also be controlled such that noise level shall be limited to 75 dBA. PPE for workers, working noisy areas and routine check-up for any hearing loss. Also periodic examination to maintain audiometric records and shifting the workers to non-noisy areas

Noted.

42 Regular monitoring of Ground level concentration of SO2, NOx, PM2.5 & PM10 and Hg in the impact zone and records maintained. If at any stage these levels are found to exceed the prescribed limits, necessary control measures shall be provided immediately. Monitoring frequency and stations have to decide after consulting with SPCB. The periodic reports shall be submitted to Regional Office and put in company website.

Complied

43 Provision shall be made for the housing of construction labourers within the site will all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medical health care, creche, etc. The housing may be in the form of temporary structures to be removed after the completion of the project.

Complied.

44 Newspaper Advertisement of Clearance Certificate in at least two dailies (one in the vernacular language itself) within 10 days after getting the clearance from the Ministry and the same shall be reported to the Ministry. The copies of Clearance letter will be available with TNPCB and MoEF website

Complied

45 Copy of clearance certificate shall sent to local panchayat, Municipality, Urban local body and NGO

Complied

46 Status of compliance of the stipulated EC conditions, including monitoring results shall be uploaded in their website with periodic updation

Complied

Updation can be also sent to the Regional office, Zonal office of CPCB and SPCB (six monthly reports - both in hard and soft copy)

Complied

47

Environmental statement for each financial year in Form V is mandated and submitted to

Complied

SPCB as prescribed under EPA act, 1986

Company website (status of compliance to the EC conditions)

Regional Office of MoEF (by email)

48 Monitoring report regarding the implementation of stipulated conditions shall be submitted as six monthly reports in every six months to Regional office, CPCB, SPCB and the company website

Complied


49 Regional office will monitor the implementation of stipulated conditions. A complete set of documents including EIA and EMP along with additional information submitted time to time shall be forwarded to the Regional office for their use during monitoring. The proponent will upload the compliance status in their website update the same in six monthly basis. Criteria pollutant level including the NOx (from stack and ambient air) shall be displayed at the main gate of the power plant.

Complied

50 Separate funds shall be allocated for implementation of environmental protection measures along with item-wise breakup. These cost shall be included as part of the project cost. This shall not be diverted to any other purposes and year-wise expenditure shall be reported to the Ministry

Noted

51 Regional Office as well as MoEF will be informed of the date of financial closure, final approval of project and start date of land development work and commissioning of the plant.

Noted

Table 1(b): Additional Conditions to EC dated August 14, 2012 and Compliance Status for Thermal Power Plant

S.No. Environmental Clearance - Specific and General Conditions

Compliance Status and Commitment

1 The project proponent shall install Flue Gas De-sulphurisation (FGD) system to reduce the overall stack emissions of SO2. It shall be ensured that waste (brine) from FGD system is disposed off in an environmentally sound manner. Sulphur content in the imported coal shall not exceed 0.2%.

Unit #1 – Complied Unit #2 - Construction completed. Shall be brought into to service by May 2017 in view of Unit #2 continuous operation as per grid demand.

2 A study on the identification of local employable youth shall be immediately carried out and training shall be imparted for eventual employment in the project itself. The status of implementation shall be submitted to the Regional office of the Ministry and the concerned Dept. in the State Govt. within six months.

Complied

3 Sea water quality shall be continuously monitored for salinity, turbidity and temperature at selective sites across the impacted zone including estuarine waters. Mitigative measures shall be undertaken through institutes such as Annamalai University for continuous preservation of mangroves and their ecology. The monitoring data shall be uploaded on the company’s website and also submit to Regional Office of the Ministry every six months.

Complied

4 In order to preserve and improve the health of the Pichavaram mangroves, required maintenance dredging shall be undertaken to keep the Vellar river mouth open at all times to ensure good tidal exchange.

Noted

5 To minimize entrapment of even small marine flora and fauna, state of the art low aperture intake screens with high effectiveness for impingement and entrainment and fishnet around intake shall be installed.

Complied

6 Fish catch along the impacted zone of sea should be monitored periodically by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Tamil Nadu. The project proponent shall accordingly take up the matter with the Fishery Dept., Govt. of Tamil Nadu from time to time.

Noted.

7 In order to stabilize the shoreline and control the erosion, sand by passing shall be carried out on the northern side of the project.

Noted.

8 The project proponent shall upload environmental quality monitored data on a regular basis on its website.

Complied.



9 Marginalized section of society particularly traditional fishermen communities shall be identified based on 2011 population census data and socio-economic study of the various strata of families such as those carrying out subsistence fishing, commercial fishing etc. shall be carried out and impact on their livelihoods shall be assessed separately. Accordingly, sustainable welfare scheme/measures shall be undertaken and status of implementation shall be submitted to the Regional Office of the Ministry within six months.

Complied

10 Since the dredged material is reported to be dumped 13 km away from the dredging site, the quality of sediments at the dumping site in sea should be monitored periodically and its impact on benthic fauna, if any, should be mitigated.

Noted Construction of port is yet to be started.

11 A state-of-the-art environmental laboratory at the project site shall be established such that the laboratory has facilities for long term monitoring of sea water quality and sediment in the impacted zone over and above and ambient air, soil quality analysis of the area. The proponent shall undertake mitigating measures if there are any negative impacts.

Complied.

12 A long term study on radio activity and heavy metals contents in coal to be used shall be carried out through a reputed institute. Thereafter mechanism for an in-built continuous monitoring for radio activity and heavy metals in coal and fly ash (including bottom ash) shall be put in place.

Complied

13 Continuous monitoring for heavy metals in and around the existing ash pond area shall be immediately carried out by reputed institutes like IIT, Chennai.

Complied

Table 1(c): Amendment to EC dated February 04, 2014 and Compliance Status for Thermal Power Plant



1 The TPP configuration shall be 2 × 600 MW and 3 × 660 MW instead of 2 × 600 MW and 3 × 800 MW.

The Phase I of the project consists of 2 units of 600 MW each

2 The project proponent shall install Flue Gas De-sulphurisation (FGD) system to reduce the overall stack emissions of SO2. It shall be ensured that waste (brine) from FGD system is disposed off in an environmentally sound manner. Sulphur content in the imported coal shall not exceed 0.8%.

Complied

3 The ash pond shall be relocated to a nearby location which is contiguous to the main plant and 500m to the East of the current location. The proposed ash pond area will be 107 acres and the greenbelt around the ash dyke would be 129 acres.

Complied

4 Harnessing solar power within the premises of the plant particularly at available roof tops shall be undertaken and status of implementation shall be submitted periodically to the Regional Office of the Ministry.

Noted. Would be complied

5 Mercury emissions from stack shall also be monitored on periodic basis.

Complied

6 Fugitive emissions shall be controlled to prevent impact on agricultural or non-agricultural land.

Complied

7 Hydro geological study of the area shall be reviewed annually and report submitted to the Ministry. No water bodies including natural drainage system in the area shall be disturbed due to activities associated with the setting up / operation of the power plant.

Noted. Would be complied

8 Fly ash shall not be used for agricultural purpose. No mine void filling will be undertaken as an option for ash utilization without adequate lining of mine with suitable media such that no leachate shall take place at any point of time. In case, the option of mine void filling is to be adopted, prior detailed study of soil characteristics of the mine area shall be undertaken from an institute of repute and adequate clay lining shall be ascertained by the State Pollution Control Board and implementation done in close coordination with the State Pollution Control Board.

Noted

9 Three tier greenbelt shall be developed all around ash pond over and above the greenbelt around the plant boundary.

Complied



10 A common Green Endowment Fund shall be created and the interest earned out of it shall be used for the development and management of green cover of the area.

Complied

11 The project proponent shall formulate a well laid Corporate Environment Policy and identify and designate responsible officers at all levels of its hierarchy for ensuring adherence to the policy and compliance with the conditions stipulated in the clearance letter and other applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Complied.

Table 1(d): Amendment to EC for Transportation of Coal by Rail dated March 27, 2015 and

Compliance Status for Thermal Power Plant



1 The above amendment is subject to the outcome of the Appeal pending before Hon’ble Supreme Court.

Noted

2 The PP shall advertise in the newspaper and place on the website, the amendment issued by the Ministry for public information

Complied Newspaper Add. Reference: The Hindu News, dated:28.04.15 Ref. Ltr No.: J-13012/34/2008.IA.II(T), dated: March 27, 2015

II. EC Conditions and Compliance Status for Captive Port and Desalination Plant

The condition wise compliance status for environmental and CRZ clearance issued for Captive Port and Desalination Plant at Kothatai, Cuddalore District vide order dated 29/10/2010 is given in Table below.

Table 2: Environmental and CRZ Clearance for Captive Port and Desalination Plant

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Environmental Clearance Conditions Compliance Status and Commitment

A SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

1 "Consent for Establishment" shall be obtained from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) under Air and Water Act and a copy shall be submitted to the Ministry before start of any construction work at the site

"Consent for Establishment (CFE)" has been issued by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) on 14/06/2011 and submitted to the Ministry on 29/06/2011, which was valid for a period of two years. Obtained extension of CFE on July 02, 2013 and Amendment regarding relocation of ash pond dated on 17.04.2014.

2 No construction work other than those permitted in Coastal Regulation Zone Notification shall be carried out in Coastal Regulation Zone Area

CRZ clearance was obtained on 29/10/2010 (letter no: F 11-43/2010-IA III) and the condition would be complied

3 The area selected for dumping dredged material at the depth of 30m contour shall be adequate to ensure that the reduction in depth is not more than 0.5m and appropriately demarcated during execution with follow up field monitoring. The suitable field monitoring shall be submitted.

Construction of port is yet to be started.

4 Once the breakwater is constructed the Vellar river mouth is vulnerable to accretion and mouth is likely to get closed due to prevailing coastal processes. The mouth also helps to drain large flood during northeast monsoon and cyclone. The tidal action of the Vellar river also help supports the Pichavaram mangroves. So the river mouth has to be maintained along with its natural hydrology and tidal prism and hence appropriate remedial action to keep the mouth open with regular monitoring and details shall be submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Forests


5 The volume of annual gross and net littoral drift reported for this coastal region where the breakwaters are proposed appear to be very low and probably needs to be confirmed by actual field data on waves and other accepted software tools. It is suggested to undertake one year directional wave measurements to evaluate actual volume of littoral drift


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6 Programme for preservation of existing mangroves on the southern side of the plant area lying within 10km radius and proposed additional plantation shall be developed together and submitted with EMP

Complied

7 The present EIA Study is confined to the proposed project and does not cover the possible environmental issues arising out of developments at the adjacent areas. So, a comprehensive EIA has to include the environmental issues of surroundings in each and every stage of expansion considering new developments in the close proximity of the ILFS project and project proponent shall initiate the action in this regard at the appropriate time.

Complied

8 Proponent shall explore the possibility of sharing the common facilities (Breakwater) with immediate neighbour to optimize the resources, minimize the cost of development and impact of marine environment. The report shall be submitted within 3 months.

Noted The neighbour (Good Earth Shipbuilding Private Limited) has dropped developing the facility. Hence, the sharing of facility does not arise.

9 The Project proponent confirmed that there is no further developments apart from what has been shown in the layout plan (an approach trestle and two coal berths of 600m long on the seaward side within the enclosed basin formed be two breakwaters) and such no development will be allowed without the prior environmental clearances.

Noted

10 Wherever costal front is available adjacent to the project area, tsunami bund shall be constructed with natural beach sand/dredged material to avoid flooding or any other natural causes.


11 Detailed monthly field monitoring shall be carried out on the coastal process and marine environment for 10km radius including Vellar river during construction and operational stages.

Complied National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai has been engaged for marine monitoring on monthly basis since Jan 2014 and monitoring results are submitted to MoEF and TNPCB in six monthly report.

12 All the implemented socio-economic factors like medical facilities, employment opportunities; educational facility for the local public shall be implemented fully and reported to the Ministry in its regular reports on six monthly basis.

Complied

13 There shall be no intermediate coal storage Complied

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facility between coal berths and Plant to minimise the pollution levels (coal dust and other SPM)

14 All the recommendations of EIA, EMP, Risk Assessment and Disaster Management shall be strictly comply with.

Noted

15 Separate Environmental cell for the stipulated Environmental safe guards with a Senior Executive.

Complied

16 Sand bypass and nourishment of the coast on northern side shall be carried out periodically and monitoring shall be conducted on shoreline changes.

Noted. Construction of port is yet to be started.

17 The project proponent shall take up mangrove plantation/green belt in the project area, wherever possible. Adequate budget shall be provided in the EMP for mangrove development.

Complied

18 The funds earmarked for EMP shall be included in the budget and this shall not be diverted for any other purposes.

Noted

B GENERAL CONDITIONS

19 Adequate provision of infrastructure and sanitation facilities to construction worker to avoid any damage to the environment.

Noted

20 Full support shall be extended from the project proponent during the inspection of Regional office for monitoring by furnishing full details of action plan for mitigation measures.

Noted

21 A six monthly monitoring report shall need to be submitted by the project proponent to the Regional Office, Bangalore regarding implementation of the stipulated conditions.

Complied

24 In the event of change in project profile or change in the implementation agency, a fresh reference shall be made to MoEF.

Complied A. ITPCL had proposed three changes in project profile i.e., (i) change in the configuration of the units, (ii) flexibility in sulphur content in imported coal from 0.2% to 0.8% and (iii) relocation of ash pond area. Based on information and clarifications provided during 4th EAC (T) meeting and recommendations of the committee, MoEF issued amendment to EC vide letter dated Feb 04, 2014. B. As the captive port construction and commissioning is likely to take

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another three years, ITPCL proposed for temporary transportation of coal from Karaikal port through rail up to the plant coal stockyard via the Puduchattiram station and thereafter through the private railway siding and sought for permission from MoEF. The Committee in its 18th EAC Meeting (31st July and 1st Aug 2014) recommended for amendment of EC for transportation of coal by rail route and amendment to the EC for transportation of coal by rail route has been given vide order dated 27th March 2015

25 Regional Office as well as MoEF will be informed of the date of financial closure, final approval of project and start date of land development work.

Noted.

28 Stipulations would be enforced under the following provisions: 1.The Water act, 1974 2.The Air Act, 1981 3.The Environment Protection Act, 1986 4.The Public Liability (Insurance) Act, 1991 5. EIA notification, 2006 6.Amendents and Rules made hereafter

Noted

29 Other Statutory Clearances :

Approval for the storage of Diesel from Chief Controller of Explosives

License is obtained from explosive department. For the storage license received from PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation), Nagpur. Licence No. P/HQ/TN/15/5125 (P329079), dtd. 23.06.2015 valid upto 31.12.2017

Fire department Fire License obtained from Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services. License no. 4708/B2/2016 dtd: 02.08.2016 valid to 01.08.2017

Civil Aviation Department No Objection Certificate has been obtained from Airports Authority of India vide renewal letter no. AAI/20012/701/2008- ARC (NOC) dated 20/07/2015, valid till 15.07.2020

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Forest Department (as per Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and Wildlife Protection Act, 1972)

Forest Department has accepted that there is no wild life in the nearby reserved forest through letter ref. no WL5/44294/2008 dated 05/03/2010

30 Newspaper Advertisement of Clearance Certificate in atleast two dailies (one in the vernacular language itself) within 10 days after getting the clearance from the Ministry and the same shall be reported to the Ministry. The copies of Clearance letter will be available with TNPCB and MoEF website

The Clearance was published on 04/11/10 in Dinamalar (Tamil Daily in Pondicherry) and Times of India (English Daily in Chennai, published in TN edition)

34 Status of compliance of the stipulated EC conditions, including monitoring results shall be uploaded in their website with periodic updation

The website is being updated regularly. Report is being submitted since February 2012 for every six months.

Updation can be also sent to the Regional office, Zonal office of CPCB and SPCB (six monthly reports - both in hard and soft copy)

35 Environmental statement for each financial year in Form V is mandated and submitted to SPCB as prescribed under EPA act, 1986. And also Company website (status of compliance to the EC conditions) and to Regional Office of MoEF (by email)

Complied.

APPENDIX B

LAYOUT PLAN SHOWING ALL EXISTING FACILITIES

APPENDIX C

LOCATION MAP

APPENDIX D

SURVEY NUMBERS COVERED UNDER THE PROJECT AREA

Appendix D. Survey Numbers and Extent of Project Site

Survey No. Extent Area

VILLIANALLUR

235 6.8

236 8.6

237 1.3

261 2.3

262 13.6

263 0.4

264 1.3

269 3.1

270 14.6

271 7.7

272 7.8

273 33.8

274 17.7

275 21.8

276 35

277 29

278 35

279 4

280 3.4

284 2.1

285 7.2

286 28.5

287 2.5

288 0.5

Sub Total 288

KOTHATTAI

157 4.4

165 7.9

166 5.4

167 2.8

171 5.2

173 5.7

174 2.8

175 12

176 11.8

177 12.7

178 6

179 10.4

180 5

181 6.8

182 10.9

183 6.3

184 3

185 10.4


186 6.5

187 4.8

190 3.8

191 8.1

192 6.1

194 6.1

195 11.8

196 6

201 10.7

202 0.7

203 0.6

204 4.2

205 1

206 9.5

207 16.2

208 35.5

209 24

210 23.2

211 31.7

212 14

213 14.3

214 10.5

215 21.5

216 29.2

217 7.6

218 9.1

219 11.9

220 10.3

221 8

222 6.2

225 0.4

226 0.5

229 4

230 7.2

231 10.7

232 3.9

Total Area 509.3

Stream/Roads 3.8

Sub Total 513.1

ARIYAKOSTI

1 1

2 3

3 0.9

4 3.8

5 5

6 5.8

7 4.2

8 4.7


9 1.2

10 1.7

11 2.3

16 5.2

17 1.6

18 9

19 4.2

20 2.6

22 1.5

25 0.02

26 0.2

30 2.4

31 1.2

32 6

33 0.07

34 5.2

46 0.2

49 11

50 6.5

51 2

52 0.2

56 2.7

57 2.2

58 4.8

59 1.4

60 5.5

62 3.4

63 3.2

65 3.3

66 5.8

67 4.6

68 3.8

69 3.3

70 3.3

71 10.9

72 2.7

73 1.1

75 4.6

76 3.1

105 4.7

106 5.2

107 3.5

115 4.3

116 4.2

117 5.3

118 5.1

119 19.7

120 1.7


123 1.8

132 0.3

133 5.1

134 2.8

135 2.2

136 4.2

137 1.8

138 24.6

139 10.22

140 2.9

141 6.5

142 9.1

144 0.4

145 2

146 1.9

152 0.1

Total Area 292.01

Streams/Roads 9.98

Sub Total 301.99

Name of the Village Total areas (Acres)

Villianallur 288

Kothattai 513.1

Ariyakosti 301.9

Conveyor Belt 25

Total 1128

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