DRAFT EIA/EMP REPORT - Gujarat Pollution Control Board · DRAFT EIA/EMP REPORT FOR Addition of New...

DRAFT EIA/EMP REPORT FOR

Addition of New Product and Change in Production Capacity

At Existing Resin Manufacturing Unit Of

M/s. RB POLYMERS LTD.

(Survey No.: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District:

Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 382110.)

Category: 5 (F) Baseline Monitoring Period: October 2018 to December 2018

Baseline Study Carried by: T. R. Associates Laboratory (NABL Certificate Number: TC-7896)

PREPARED BY

T. R. ASSOCIATES [NABET ACCREDITED EIA CONSULTANT]

A-401, S. G. Business Hub,

B/w sola Bhagwat & Gota Over Bridge, Near Umiya Campus, S. G. Highway, Ahmedabad – 380060.

Contact No.: 0-98253 71099 EMAIL: [email protected]

NABET ACCREDITATION NO.: NABET/EIA/1619/SA 073

March 2019

Environmental Impact Assessment Report

M/s. RB Polymers Ltd. Survey No: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava,

Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

T. R. Associates (Ahmedabad) NABET Accredited

Index 1

Index Serial No. Particulars Page No.

TOR Compliance Executive Summary - English સં ી ત અહવાલ- જુરાતી

Chapter - 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 – 1.10 1.1 Preamble 1.1 1.2 Purpose of the EIA Report 1.2 1.3 Promoters and their Background 1.2

1.4 Need of the Project and its Importance to the Country 1.3

1.5 Location of the Project and Siting Criteria 1.4 1.6 Scope of EIA Study 1.7 1.7 Regulatory Frame Work 1.9 Chapter - 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 – 2.38 2.1 Introduction 2.1 2.2 Project Location 2.1 2.2.1 Justification of Site Selection 2.5

2.2.2 List of Major Industries within 10 km study area 2.5

2.2.3 Salient Features of the Existing Project Site 2.7 2.3 Details of Project Land & Plant Lay-Out 2.8 2.4 Capital Cost of the Proposed Expansion Project 2.10

2.5 Details of Product and Raw Material Consumption 2.10

2.6 Manufacturing Process 2.11 2.6.1 Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 2.11 2.6.2 Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 2.14 2.6.3 Urea Formaldehyde Resin 2.16 2.7 Storage details of Raw Materials and Products 2.19 2.8 Requirement of Resources 2.20

2.8.1 Electricity / Power 2.20 2.8.2 Manpower 2.20 2.8.3 Water 2.21 2.8.4 Fuel 2.21 2.8.5 Plant, Machineries & Utilities 2.21

2.9 Pollution Potential and Proposed Control Measures 2.22

2.9.1 Water Pollution 2.22 2.9.2 Air Pollution 2.31 2.9.3 Solid/Hazardous Waste 2.34 2.9.4 Noise & Vibration 2.35 2.9.5 Odor Control Plan 2.36 2.9.6 Potential Impacts & Mitigation Measures 2.36

Chapter - 3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 3.1 - 3.72 3.1 Introduction 3.1





Index 2

3.1.1 Baseline Study Area 3.2 3.1.2 Methodology of Baseline Study 3.2

3.2 Air Environment 3.3 3.2.1 Climate of the Study Area 3.4

3.2.2 Site Specific Meteorology (October 2018 – December 2018) 3.5

3.2.3 Selection of AAQ Stations 3.9

3.2.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results and Observations 3.11

3.3 Noise Environment 3.14 3.3.1 Sampling Methodology 3.14 3.3.2 Sampling Frequency 3.14 3.3.3 Selection of Monitoring Locations and Results 3.14 3.3.4 Discussion of Noise Levels 3.17

3.4 Water Environment 3.18 3.4.1 Sampling and Analysis Methodology 3.18 3.4.2 Sampling Frequency 3.19 3.4.3 Selection of Monitoring Locations and Results 3.19 3.4.4 Interpretation of Water Quality Results 3.29

3.5 Soil Environment 3.30 3.5.1 Soil Type 3.30 3.5.2 Sampling Methodology 3.30 3.5.3 Sampling Frequency 3.30 3.5.4 Selection of Monitoring Locations and Results 3.31 3.5.5 Interpretation of Soil Quality Results 3.32

3.6 Geo-Hydrological Features 3.34 3.6.1 Introduction 3.34 3.6.2 Feasibility of Source at Iyava, Taluka: Sanand 3.36

3.7 Land Use Status 3.38 3.7.1 Introduction 3.38 3.7.2 Land Use & Land Cover Classification Results 3.38 3.7.3 Topography 3.44

3.8 Ecology & Biodiversity 3.46

3.8.1 Macro Level Approach- Secondary Data Collection 3.46

3.8.2 Micro Level Approach- Field Data Collection 3.46 3.8.3 Biodiversity Status 3.48 3.8.4 Conclusion 3.54

3.9 Socio Economic Environment 3.55 3.9.1 Introduction 3.55 3.9.2 Socioeconomics 3.55 3.9.3 Households 3.56 3.9.4 Population 3.57 3.9.5 Occupational Structure 3.58 3.9.6 Literacy 3.61 3.9.7 Amenities 3.63 3.9.8 Conclusion 3.69

3.10 Traffic Survey 3.69





Index 3

Chapter - 4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1 – 4.23

4.1 Introduction 4.1 4.2 Impact Identification 4.2 4.3 Assessment of Impacts 4.5 4.4 Quantification of Impacts 4.7

4.4.1 Environmental Attributes & Relative Importance 4.7

4.4.2 Magnitude Criteria 4.9 4.4.3 Matrix Development 4.9

4.5 Air Quality Modelling 4.12

4.6 Mitigation Measures for Impacts on Environment during Construction Phase 4.18

4.7 Mitigation Measures for Impacts on Environment during Operational Phase 4.19

4.8 Existing Traffic & Vehicular Pollution 4.22 Chapter - 5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 5.1 – 5.3 5.1 Introduction 5.1 5.2 Project Details 5.1 5.3 Site Alternative 5.1 5.4 Design Alternatives 5.2

5.4.1 Alternatives for Technology 5.2 5.4.2 Alternatives for Feed Stock 5.3

Chapter - 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 6.1 – 6.5 6.1 Introduction 6.1 6.2 Environmental Monitoring Program 6.2

6.3 Budget for Implementation of Environmental Monitoring Program 6.3

6.4 Implementation of Good Laboratory Practices 6.5 6.5 Documentation and Reporting 6.5 Chapter - 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.1 – 7.46 7.1 Risk Assessment 7.2

7.1.1 Risk Assessment Methodology 7.2

7.2 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) 7.2

7.2.1 Hazard Identification Methods 7.3

7.2.2 Identification of Hazardous Chemicals used within Premises 7.3

7.2.3 Storage Details of Raw Material and Products 7.5

7.2.4 Credible Accident Sources / Worst Case Scenarios 7.12

7.3 Consequence Modeling 7.12 7.3.1 Damage Criteria 7.12

7.3.2 Details of Model Used for Consequence Analysis 7.16

7.4 Failure Frequency 7.27





Index 4

7.5 Estimation of Effect of Damage / Impact Identification 7.27

7.6 Summary 7.28 7.7 Proposed Risk Reduction Measures 7.29 7.8 Occupational Health Surveillance Program 7.31

7.8.1 Treatment Facilities Provided to Workers affected by accidental Spillage of Chemicals

7.32

7.8.2 Minimization of the Manual Handling of Hazardous Substance 7.32

7.8.3 DO’S and DONT’S 7.33 7.9 Disaster Management Plan 7.35 7.9.1 Disaster 7.35 7.9.2 On-Site Emergency Plan 7.36 7.9.3 Site Plan of the Factory and Surrounding 7.36 7.9.4 Types of Overall Emergencies 7.36 7.9.5 Assessment of In-plant Hazards 7.37 7.9.6 Emergency Control System 7.37

7.9.7 General Procedures and Responsibilities 7.40 7.9.8 Offsite Emergency Preparedness Plan 7.42

Chapter - 8 PROJECT BENEFITS 8.1 – 8.3 8.1 Introduction 8.1 8.2 Employment Potential 8.1 8.3 Improvements In Physical Infrastructure 8.1 8.4 Improvements in Social Infrastructure 8.2 8.5 Other Tangible Benefits 8.2 8.6 Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) 8.3 Chapter - 9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 9.1 9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 9.1

Chapter - 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 10.1 – 10.16 10.1 Introduction 10.1 10.2 Objectives of Environmental Management Plan 10.2

10.3 Components of Environmental Management Plan 10.2

10.3.1 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) 10.2 10.3.2 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) 10.2 10.3.3 Environmental Management Cell (EMC) 10.3

10.4 Environmental Management Plan for the Proposed Project 10.4

10.5 Biological Conservation Plan for Indian Peafowl (Peacock) 10.8

10.6 Greenbelt Development Plan 10.10 10.7 Rain Water Harvesting Scheme 10.11 10.8 Occupational Health Management Plan 10.14 10.9 Fire & Safety Management Plan 10.15

10.10 Cleaner Production Technologies 10.15





Index 5

10.11 Budget for Environment Protection Measures 10.15 Chapter - 11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 11.1 – 11.3

11.1 Introduction 11.1 11.2 Air Environment 11.1 11.3 Water Environment 11.1 11.4 Noise Environment 11.2 11.5 Land/Soil Environment 11.2 11.6 Ecology & Biodiversity 11.2 11.7 Socio-Economic Environment 11.3 11.8 Conclusion 11.3

Chapter - 12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION 12.1 – 12.4

12.1 Declaration f or Involvement in the EIA Study 12.1 12.2 Company Profile 12.3





Index 6

List of Tables Table No. Particulars Page No.

1.1 Product Details 1.1 1.2 Project Costs 1.2 1.3 Promoters and their Background 1.3 1.4 Co-ordinates of all corners of the site 1.4 1.5 General Siting Criteria 1.6 1.6 Scope of the Study 1.7 1.7 Regulatory Frame Work 1.9 2.1 (A) List of Major Industries within Study Area 2.5 2.1 (B) Salient Features of the Existing Project Site 2.7 2.2 Area Break-up of Existing Project Site 2.8

2.3 Break-up of Capital Cost for Proposed Expansion Project 2.10

2.4 Details of Product 2.10 2.5 Details of Raw Material Consumption 2.11 2.6 Summary of Mass Balance 2.13 2.7 Summary of Mass Balance 2.16 2.8 Summary of Mass Balance 2.17 2.9 Details of Raw Materials Storage (After Expansion) 2.19 2.10 Details of Products Storage (After Expansion) 2.20 2.11 Electricity Consumption Details 2.20 2.12 Manpower Requirements 2.21 2.13 Fuel Consumption Details 2.21 2.14 List of Plant Machineries & Utilities 2.22

2.15 Stream-Wise Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation in Existing Plant & after Proposed Expansion

2.24

2.16 Details of Existing Effluent Treatment Plant Units 2.28 2.17 Technical details of Evaporator (Existing) 2.28 2.18 Details of Proposed Effluent Treatment Plant Units 2.30 2.19 Technical details of Evaporator (After Expansion) 2.30 2.20 Stream-wise Quality of Effluent 2.31 2.21 Details of Existing Flue Gas Stack 2.31

2.22 Details of Flue Gas Stack (After Proposed Expansion) 2.32

2.23 Details of Air Pollution Control System for Steam Boiler & TFH 2.32

2.24 Details of Hazardous Waste Management 2.34

2.25 Details of Probable Odor Sources & Control Measures 2.36

2.26 Probable Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 2.37

3.1 Brief Baseline Planning 3.2 3.2 Period of Meteorological Data Collection 3.4

3.3 Monthly Mean Values of Meteorological Data (Secondary Data Year 1981 – 2010) 3.4





Index 7

3.4 Site Specific Meteorological Data (October - December, 2018) 3.6

3.5 Ambient Air Monitoring Locations 3.10 3.6 Ambient Air Quality Analysis Methodology 3.10 3.7 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results 3.12 3.8 Interpretation of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 3.13 3.9 Stack Monitoring Results 3.13 3.10 Noise Monitoring Locations 3.14

3.11 Noise Level Monitoring Data [Day and Night timings in Leq dB (A)] 3.16

3.12 Surface Water Monitoring Locations 3.20 3.13 Surface Water Quality Results 3.21 3.14 Ground Water Monitoring Locations 3.25 3.15 Ground Water Quality Results 3.36 3.16 Soil Monitoring Locations 3.32 3.17 Soil Monitoring Results 3.33 3.18 Status of ground water development in the region 3.36 3.19 Land Use Land Cover Classification 3.40 3.20 Taxonomic Status of Plant Species 3.48 3.21 Life Form Status of Plant Species 3.49 3.22 Common Tree Species 3.49 3.23 Wild/Forest Tree Species 3.50

3.24 List of Agriculture and Commercial Crop Species Recorded 3.50

3.25 Taxonomical Status of Herpetofauna 3.51 3.26 Overall Status of Terrestrial and Aquatic Birds 3.52 3.27 Overall Status of Mammals 3.54 3.28 List of Villages covered in 10 km Radius Area 3.56 3.29 Population Distribution in the Study Area 3.57 3.30 Occupational Structure in the Study Area 3.60 3.31 Literacy Status in the Study Area 3.62

3.32 Basic amenities detail for study villages covered in 10 km radius (As per census 2011) 3.64

3.33 Traffic Count Data 3.70

4.1 Impact Identification Matrix (Construction & Operation Phase) 4.3

4.2 Assessment of Impacts (Construction and Operation Phase) 4.6

4.3 Environmental Attributes 4.8

4.4 Activity – Impact Evaluation Matrix (Construction and Operation Phase) 4.10

4.5 Cumulative Impact Matrix 4.12 4.6 Details of Flue Gas Stacks 4.12 4.7 Expected Pollutants and its Emission Rate 4.13

4.8 Predicted 24 hourly short term incremental Concentrations of PM10 4.17

4.9 Predicted 24 hourly short term incremental Concentrations of SO2 4.17





Index 8

4.10 Predicted 24 hourly short term incremental Concentrations of NO2 4.18

4.11 Construction Phase: Impacts & its Mitigation Measures 4.19

4.12 Operation Phase: Impacts & its Mitigation Measures 4.20

4.13 Assessment of Proposed Traffic Load 4.23 5.1 Details of Proposed Technology Alternatives 5.2 5.2 Details of Proposed Feed Stock Alternatives 5.3 6.1 Environmental Monitoring Program 6.2

6.2 Budgetary Allocations towards Environmental Monitoring Program 6.4

7.1 Chemical and Physical Properties of Hazardous Chemicals 7.4

7.2 Toxicity of Chemicals capable of producing MAHs 7.5 7.3 (A) Storage Details of Raw Materials 7.5 7.3 (B) Storage Details of Products 7.6

7.4 Identification of Hazards associated with Storage of Raw Materials 7.7

7.5 Identification of Process Hazards 7.9 7.6 Scenarios Considered for MCA Analysis 7.12 7.7 Damage Due to Incident Radiation Intensities 7.13 7.8 Radiation Exposure and Lethality 7.14 7.9 Damage Due to Peak Over Pressure 7.15

7.10 Consequence analysis and Damage Distance (Failure of raw material storage tanks) 7.18

7.11 Atmospheric Storage Tank Leak / Tank Fire Frequencies 7.27

7.12 Types of Emergencies 7.36 7.13 Details of Fire Extinguishers 7.40 7.14 Off-site Action Plan 7.43

8.1 Action Plan for Corporate Environment Responsibility Activities 8.3

10.1 Environment Management during Construction Phase of Proposed Expansion 10.4

10.2 Environment Management during Operational Phase after Proposed Expansion 10.4

10.3 Conservation plan for Peacock for five years 10.10 10.4 Details of Rain Water Harvesting 10.13

10.5 Budgetary allocation towards Environmental Management 10.16





Index 9

List of Figures Figure No. Particulars Page No.

1.1 Location of the Project Site 1.4 1.2 Photographs of the Existing Project Site 1.5 2.1 Index Map 2.2 2.2 Google Image showing surrounding 1, 5 & 10 km

radius area from the project site 2.3

2.3 Topo sheet showing surrounding 10 km radius area from the project site

2.4

2.4 Google image showing major industries in surrounding 10 km radius area from the project site

2.6

2.5 Plant Area Bifurcation 2.8 2.6 Plant Layout 2.9 2.7 Water Balance Diagram of Existing Plant 2.25 2.8 Total Water Balance Diagram of (Existing +

Proposed) Plant 2.26

2.9 Existing Sewage Treatment Plant 2.27 2.10 Existing Effluent Treatment Plant 2.28 2.11 Sewage Treatment Plant after Proposed Expansion 2.29 2.12 Effluent Treatment Plant after Proposed Expansion 2.30 3.1 Automatic Weather Station installed near project

site 3.5

3.2 Wind Rose Diagram for Primary Data Collected for October 2018 to December 2018

3.7

3.3 Wind Rose Diagram of Entire Year (Secondary Source)

3.8

3.4 Google Image showing Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

3.9

3.5 Photographs showing Ambient Air Monitoring 3.11 3.6 Google Image showing Noise Monitoring Locations 3.15 3.7 Images showing Noise Monitoring 3.16 3.8 Google Image showing Surface Water Sampling

Locations 3.19

3.9 Images showing Surface Water Sampling 3.20 3.10 Google Image showing Ground Water Sampling

Locations 3.24

3.11 Images showing Ground Water Sampling 3.24 3.12 Google Image showing Soil Sampling Locations 3.31 3.13 Images showing Soil Sampling 3.31 3.14 Ground Water Prospect Map 3.37 3.15 Land use and land cover map of the 10 km radius of

the study area 3.41

3.16 Satellite image of the 10 km radius of the study area 3.42 3.17 Infrastructure Map of the 10 km radius of the study

area 3.43

3.18 Topography map of the 10 km radius of the study area

3.45





Index 10

3.19 Photographs showing biodiversity status 3.47 3.20 Photograph showing Socio-Economic Data

Collection 3.55

3.21 Percentage of Total Population Distribution 3.58 3.22 Percentage Distribution of Workers 3.59 3.23 Distribution of Literacy Levels 3.63 3.24 Image showing Traffic Surveying Location 3.70 4.1 Ground Level Concentration of PM10 4.14 4.2 Ground Level Concentration of SO2 4.15 4.3 Ground Level Concentration of NO2 4.16 7.1 Methanol BLEVE- Worst Case Scenario (3.5 m/s

weather condition – stability class D) 7.20

7.2 Methanol Pool Fire (Threat Zone) (3.5 m/s weather condition – stability class D)

7.21

7.3 Methanol Toxic Dispersion (3.5 m/s weather condition – stability class D)

7.22

7.4 Methanol BLEVE (1.5 m/s weather condition – stability class F)

7.23

7.5 Methanol Toxic Dispersion (1.5 m/s weather condition – stability class F)

7.24

7.6 Formaldehyde (37%) Toxic dispersion (3.5 m/s weather condition – stability class D)

7.25

7.7 Formaldehyde (37%) (1.5 m/s weather condition – stability class F)

7.26

7.8 Off-Site Emergency Plan 7.43 10.1 Environmental Management Cell 10.3 10.2 Photographs showing Indian Peafowl (Peacock)

sighting 10.9

10.3 Pictures showing existing greenbelt 10.11





Index 11

List of Annexures Annexure No. Particulars

1 Terms of Reference Copy 2 NA Permission 3 AAQ Results 4 Primary Meteorological Data 5 Plant Species recorded in and around RB Polymers Ltd. 6 Material Safety Data Sheet 7 NABET Certificate 8 NABL Certificate 9 CGWA Permission

10 TSDF Membership Certificate 11 Health Check-up Proof 12 NOC/CCA certified compliance letter submission proof 13 NOC/CCA of RB Polymers Ltd.


M/s. RB Polymers Ltd. Survey No: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108,

Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.


Abbreviations and Acronyms



M/s. RB Polymers Ltd. Survey No: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108,

Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.




M/s. RB Polymers Ltd.

Survey No: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava,


T. R. Associates (Ahmedabad)

NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

1

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) COMPLIANCE

Compliance statement is prepared for Terms of Reference received wide letter no.:-

11011/275/2018-IA-II(I) dated 30th October, 2018 (attached as Annexure -1) for

proposed expansion of synthetic organic chemicals (Resins) unit.

TOR. No.

TOR Condition Compliance status Page No.

A STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE 1 Executive Summary Executive summary in

English and Vernacular language (Gujarati) is given in EIA report after ToR compliance.

--

2 Introduction I Details of the EIA Consultant including

NABET accreditation. T. R. Associates is NABET accredited consultant. Accreditation certificate is given in Section-12.1 and attached as Annexure - 7.

12.1

II Information about the project proponent.

Refer section 1.3 of Chapter – 1

1.2

III Importance and benefits of the project. Refer section 1.4 of Chapter – 1

1.3

3 Project Description I Cost of project & time of completion. Total cost of project is 550

lakh; the break-up of cost is given in Table – 2.3 of Chapter – 2.

2.10

II Products with capacities for the proposed project.

Refer Table - 2.4 of Chapter – 2

2.10

III If expansion project, details of existing products with capacities and whether adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if any.

Refer Table - 2.4 of Chapter – 2. Proponent is going to expand the production capacity & adequate land is already available. Earlier EC is not applicable as project is existing since 1992.

2.10

IV List of raw materials required and their source along with mode of transportation.

The details regarding consumption, physical form, mode & capacity of storage, storage inventory for raw materials is given in Table 2.9.

2.19

V Other chemicals & materials required with quantities and storage capacities.

VI Details of Emission, effluents, hazardous waste generation and their

Details of air emission are given in Section – 2.9.2 of

2.31






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

2

TOR. No.


management. Chapter - 2. Details of effluent are given in Section – 2.9.1 of Chapter - 2.

2.22

Details of hazardous waste generation & their management is given in Section - 2.9.3 of Chapter - 2.

2.34

VII Requirement of water, power, with source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, man-power requirement (regular and contract).

Water requirement & water balance diagram are given in Section 2.9.1 of Chapter – 2. Permission from CGWA has been already obtained and attached as Annexure – 9.

2.22

A detail of power consumption with source of supply is given in Section- 2.8.1 of Chapter - 2.

2.20

Details of man-power requirement are given in Section 2.8.2 of Chapter – 2.

2.20

VIII Process description along with major equipments and machineries, process flow sheet (quantitative) from raw material to products to be provided.

Process description along with chemical reaction, material balance, and process flow diagram is given in Section – 2.6 of Chapter – 2.

2.11

Details of plant machineries are given in section – 2.8.5 of Chapter – 2.

2.21

IX Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems.

Refer Section 7.2 and 7.7. 7.2 & 7.29

X Expansion/modernization proposals: Copy of all the Environmental Clearance(s) including Amendments thereto obtained for the project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forest as per circular dated 30th May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances

M/s. RB Polymers Limited has been established since 1992 after obtaining NOC from GPCB. So, earlier EC was not applicable for our unit. We have been granted Consent to Operate from GPCB in the year 1995. We have submitted a letter to GPCB, Gandhinagar to obtain status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

3

TOR. No.


including Amendments shall be provided. In addition, status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing/existing operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report. In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance, reasons for not taking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 1994 and/or EIA Notification 2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate ( in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005-2006) obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to the conditions of consents form the SPCB shall be submitted.

existing operation of the project. Proof of the same has been attached as Annexure – 12.

4 Site Details I Location of the project site covering

village, Taluka/Tehsil, District and State, Justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were considered.

Details regarding location of the project site covering village, Taluka/Tehsil, District and State etc. is given in section 2.2 of Chapter - 2.

2.1

Justification of site selection is given in Section – 2.2.1 of Chapter – 2.

2.5

II A toposheet of the study area of radius of 10km and site location on 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet. (Including all eco-sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive places).

Survey of India Toposheet is given wide Figure 2.3.

2.4

III Details w.r.t. option analysis for selection of site.

Refer Section 1.5 of chapter -1 and Chapter – 5.

1.4 & 5.1

IV Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of the site.

Co-ordinate for all corners of site is given in Table 1.4 of Chapter – 1.

1.4

V Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site.

Google image showing nearby facilities in 1,5,10 km Radius study area of project site is given in Figure 2.2.

2.3






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

4

TOR. No.


VI Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If located within an Industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of unit within the Industrial area/Estate.

Layout map showing location and size of proposed infrastructure facilities such as production area, raw material & product storage area, utilities & ETP area etc. is given wide Figure 2.6.

2.9

VII Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing, show photographs of plantation/greenbelt, in particular.

Refer figure 1.2 for existing plant pictures and figure 10.3 for existing greenbelt pictures.

1.5 & 10.11

VIII Land use break-up of total land of the project site (identified and acquired), government/private- agricultural, forest, wasteland, water bodies, settlements, etc shall be included. (Not required for industrial area).

Land use break-up of total land for proposed project site is given in Table 2.2.

2.8

Project site is non-agricultural land while the project started. NA permission is shown in Annexure 2.

--

IX A list of major industries with name and type within study area (10km radius) shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area.

List of major industries with type of production is given in Table 2.1 (A). Google image showing location of industries is given wide Figure 2.4.

2.5 & 2.6

Land use details of study area based on primary abstract of Census 2011 is given wide Table – 3.19 & Figure 3.15.

3.40 &

3.41

X Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area shall be included.

Refer Section 3.6 of Chapter – 3.

3.34

XI Details of Drainage of the project up to 5 km radius of study area. If the site is within 1 km radius of any major river, peak and lean season river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data of the past 30 years. Details of Flood Level of the project site and maximum Flood Level of the river shall also be provided. (mega green field projects).


3.34






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

5

TOR. No.


XII Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition is not complete, stage of the acquisition process and expected time of complete possession of the land.

Land is already acquired. Land documents attached as Annexure – 2.

--

XIII R&R details in respect of land in line with state Government policy.

Not applicable as this is a small project.

--

5 Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):

I Permission and approval for the use of forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department. (if applicable)

Not applicable as there is no forest land in 10 km study area.

--

II Land use map based on High resolution satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects involving forest land more than 40 ha).

Land use details of the study area are given in Figure 3.15. There is no any forest land involve in proposed project.

3.41

III Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with latest status shall be submitted.

Not applicable as there is no forest land in 10 km study area.

--

IV The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.

Not applicable as there is no National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals in 10 km study area.

--

V Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study area.

Not applicable --

VI Copy of application submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife

Not applicable --

6 Environmental Status I Determination of atmospheric

inversion level at the project site and site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and

Site-specific micro-meteorological data is attached as Annexure -4 .

--






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

6

TOR. No.


rainfall.

II AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and other parameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The monitoring stations shall be based CPCB guidelines and take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests.

Baseline methodology for selection of ambient air quality monitoring locations is given in Section 3.2.3.

3.9

98th percentile for each of the AAQ parameters is given wide Table 3.7.

3.12

III Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in the NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with – min., max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations should be provided as an annexure to the EIA Report.

Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations along with – min., max., average and 98% values is given in Annexure – 3.

--

IV Surface water quality of nearby River (100 m upstream and downstream of discharge point) and other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEF & CC guidelines.

Refer Table 3.13 of Chapter – 3 for surface water quality data.

3.21

V Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF & CC, if yes give details.

There is no such polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB /MoEF & CC in study area of project site.

--

VI Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included.

Refer Table 3.15 of Chapter – 3 for ground water quality data.

3.26

VII Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area.

Noise level monitoring at 8 locations is given in Section – 3.3.

3.14

VIII Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines.

Soil characteristics are given in Section – 3.5.

3.30

IX Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for transportation of materials, additional traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangement etc.

Existing traffic counts measured at a Sanand-Viramgam Highway (SH 17) within the study area is given in Section- 3.10.

3.69

X Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) existing in the study area shall be given with special

Detailed description of flora and fauna along with wildlife conservation plan for

3.46






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

7

TOR. No.


reference to rare, endemic and endangered species. If Schedule-I fauna are found within the study area, a Wildlife Conservation Plan shall be prepared and furnished.

Schedule-I fauna is given in Section- 3.8.

XI Socio-economic status of the study area.

Socio-economic status of study area is given in Section – 3.9.

3.55

7 Impact and Environment Management Plan I Assessment of ground level

concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. In case the project is located on a hilly terrain, the AQIP Modelling shall be done using inputs of the specific terrain characteristics for determining the potential impacts of the project on the AAQ. Cumulative impact of all sources of emissions (including transportation) on the AAQ of the area shall be assessed. Details of the model used and the input data used for modelling shall also be provided. The air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location of project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any.

AQIP Modelling is not applicable as proposed unit is located in flat terrain. The input data for model used are given in Section 4.5. Ground level concentrations plots (air quality contours) for PM10, SO2, NO2, using AERMOD View-9.0.0 is given wide Figure 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 respectively. The predicted 24 hourly short term incremental concentrations for PM10, SO2 & NO2 are given wide Table 4.8, 4.9 and 4.20 respectively.

4.12

II Water Quality modelling – in case of discharge in water body

No wastewater will be discharged in surface water streams as ETP is zero liquid discharge; hence not applicable.

--

III Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment shall be assessed and provided. In this regard, options for transport of raw materials and finished products and wastes (large quantities) by rail or rail-cum road transport or conveyor-cum-rail transport shall be examined.

Impact of air quality due to transportation of raw material is included in air quality modelling. For all the raw material and products road transportation is proposed, hence expansion on traffic load on SH-17 (highway passing near to project site) is assessed. Proposed expansion in traffic load on SH-17 is given

4.23






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

8

TOR. No.


wide Table 4.13. IV A note on treatment of wastewater

from different plant operations, extent recycled and reused for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and treated effluent to meet the prescribed standards of discharge under E(P) Rules.

Water requirement and wastewater generation, note on waste water treatment, characteristics of untreated and treated effluent, and schematic diagram of effluent treatment scheme is given in Section 2.9.1 of Chapter 2.

2.22

V Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet standards.

Details of flue gas stack along with details of measures proposed to meet emission standard are given in section 2.9.2.

2.31

VI Measures for fugitive emission control Fugitive emission control measures are given in section 2.9.2.

2.33

VII Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and management. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste in cement plant shall also be included. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation.

Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and management is given wide Table 2.24.

2.34

VIII Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 2009. A detailed plan of action shall be provided.

Fly ash management is given in Section 2.9.3.

2.35

IX Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than 1,500 trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. shall be included. The green belt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated.

Greenbelt is already developed as this is existing unit since 1992. Existing greenbelt is shown as Figure 10.3.

10.11

X Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site shall be submitted to harvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drains to

Action plan for rainwater storage is given in section 10.7.

10.11






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

9

TOR. No.


recharge the ground water and also to use for the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources.

XI Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures shall be included.

Budget for Environment Protection is given wide Table 10.5.

10.16

XII Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted.

Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring is given wide Table 6.1.

6.2

XIII Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) Preparedness and Emergency Management Plan including Risk Assessment and damage control. Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster Management Plan.


7.35

8 Occupational health I Plan and fund allocation to ensure the

occupational health & safety of all contract and casual workers

Plan to ensure occupational health & safety of all contract and casual workers is given in section 10.8.

10.14

II Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers’ health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre-placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analysed data of above mentioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise.

Unit is regularly doing

medical checkup of workers

and maintains records for

the same. Please refer

Annexure-11.

-

III Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of hazards and whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of the workers can be preserved,

Please refer Table 7.1 of Chapter – 7. And Section 7.8.

7.4 & 7.31

IV Annual report of health status of Please refer Annexure-11 for -






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

10

TOR. No.


workers with special reference to Occupational Health and Safety.

the health status of workers.

9 Corporate Environment Policy I Does the company have a well laid

down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report.

At present, we have not laid

down environment policy.

We will certainly lay down

such a policy.

--

II Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process /procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA.

At present, we have not laid

down environment policy.

Nevertheless, we shall see to

it that Environmental Policy

that we have frozen will

bring things into focus and

any future issues related to

the environment.

--

III What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions? Details of this system may be given.

Please refer in Section 10.3.3 of Chapter – 10 of the EIA Repot.

10.3

IV Does the company have system of reporting of non compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report

At present, we have not set-up such system. However, we shall definitely set up a system to report such issues to board of directors, shareholders as well as stakeholders.

10 Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to the labour force during construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers during operation phase.

Workers including casual workers such as truck drivers will be provided with basic amenities like water supply, sanitation facilities, first aid, personal protective equipments, approach roads, communication etc.

--

11 Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC) I Adequate funds (at least 2.5 % of the

project cost) shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound action plan shall be included. Socio-economic development

As per MoEF&CC Office Memorandum F.No.22-65/2017- IA.III dated 1st May, 2018 project proponent will earmark 1 % of additional capital investment (i.e., Rs. 35

8.3






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

11

TOR. No.


activities need to be elaborated upon. lacks), towards the Corporate Environment Responsibility. Refer Section 8.6.

12 Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be included. Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, details thereof and compliance/ATR to the notice(s) and present status of the case.

Not Applicable. --

13 A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TORs.

Complied. --

B SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE 1 Details on solvents to be used,

measures for solvent recovery and for emissions control.

Not applicable

2 Details of process emissions from the proposed unit and its arrangement to control.

It may be noted that there will be no process emission from proposed expansion project activity.

--

3 Ambient air quality data should include VOC, other process-specific pollutants* like NH3*, chlorine*,HCl*, HBr*, H2S*, HF*,etc.,(*-as applicable)

Refer section 3.2.4 of Chapter – 3.

3.11

4 Work zone monitoring arrangements for hazardous chemicals.

Refer Table 6.1 and 6.2. 6.2

5 Detailed effluent treatment scheme including segregation of effluent streams for units adopting 'Zero' liquid discharge.

Refer Section 2.9.1. 2.22

6 Action plan for odour control to be submitted.

Refer Section 2.9.5. 2.36

7 A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with cement manufacturers indicating clearly that they co-process organic solid/hazardous waste generated.

Not Applicable. --

8 Authorization/Membership for the disposal of liquid effluent in CETP and solid/hazardous waste in TSDF, if any.

Please note that our unit will

maintain Zero Effluent

--






NABET Accredited

ToR Compliance

12

TOR. No.


Discharge. Therefore,

authorization / membership

of CETP is not required.

However, We have already

obtained

authorization/membership

for the disposal of

solid/hazardous waste in

TSDF.

Copy of the same is attached

as Annexure – 10.

9 Action plan for utilization of MEE/dryers salts.

Not applicable as MEE will not be installed/utilized in our proposed expansion project activities.

--

10 Material Safety Data Sheet for all the Chemicals are being used/will be used.

MSDS are attached as Annexure - 6.

--

11 Authorization/Membership for the disposal of solid/hazardous waste in TSDF.

We have already obtained

authorization/membership

for the disposal of

solid/hazardous waste in

TSDF.

Copy of the same is attached

as Annexure – 16.

--

12 Details of incinerator if to be installed. Not applicable as incinerator will not be installed/utilized in our proposed expansion project activities.

--

13 Risk assessment for storage and handling of hazardous chemicals/solvents. Action plan for handling& safety system to be incorporated.

Refer chapter – 7 for risk related details.

7.1 – 7.46

14 Arrangements for ensuring health and safety of workers engaged in handling of toxic materials.

Refer section – 7.8 of Chapter – 7 of the EIA report for requisite details.

7.31





Executive Summary - English 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – ENGLISH & GUJARATI

Executive Summary – ENGLISH

1. INTRODUCTION

M/s. RB Polymers Ltd. is a brown field project for the expansion of production capacity within the existing plant premises. RB Polymers Ltd. is proposing to expand their unit’s manufacturing capacity of Phenol Formaldehyde Resin, Melamine Formaldehyde Resin and also in addition to this they are proposing to manufacture a new product, Urea Formaldehyde Resin at Survey No.: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 382110.

Product Details

Sr. No. Name of Product Quantity (MT/Month)

Existing Proposed Total after Expansion

1 Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 60 325 385 2 Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 14 81 95 3 Urea Formaldehyde Resin 00 550 550

Note: Above said Resin products will be used in captive consumption for manufacturing of laminated sheets (1,75,000 sheets/month) as well as for sale purpose.

M/s. RB Polymers Ltd. has a total land area of 10,407.46 m2. Out of the stated land area approximately 3453.21 m2 is green belt area (approx. 33.18 % of the total land area). The industry has been established since 1992 after obtaining NOC from GPCB. Furthermore, they have been granted Consent (CC&A) from GPCB in the year 1995 for manufacturing Paper based Decorative/Industrial Laminated sheets. Since then they were manufacturing Phenol Formaldehyde Resin & Melamine Formaldehyde Resin for production of 25,000 Sheets/Month. Now they would also like to manufacture new resin product i.e. Urea Formaldehyde Resin in their unit.

The total estimated cost of project is Rs. 5.5 Crore out of which the proposed expansion cost is 35 Lakh. Total budget allocation towards Environmental Management Facilities will be approx. Rs. 40 Lakh after total expansion.

M/s. T. R. Associates (NABET Accredited EIA Consultant) was appointed by M/s. RB Polymers Limited to carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment study for their proposed expansion project.

The products like M.F. Resin, P.F. Resin, U.F. Resin (being synthetic organic chemicals) falls under Category 5(f) as stated in Environment Impact Assessment Notification Published on 14th September, 2006. Further, the location of proposed expansion project is outside the notified industrial estate and not fall in Small Scale Industrial Unit criteria as per the Notification dated 25th June 2014. Hence, project proponent has to obtain the Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change






(MoEF&CC), New Delhi. As a part of this procedure, Public Hearing is required to be carried out as per the notification as well as the TOR granted to the unit by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-2), New Delhi.

This study of Environment Impact assessment (EIA) is based on studies carried out during the month of October 2018 to December 2018. The environmental parameters (ambient air, water, soil, noise, flora and fauna) selected for study are those, which are likely to be most affected by the proposed project. The study area is defined as an area within 10 km radius from center of the project site.

Salient Features within 10 km radius surroundings area as follows:

Sr. No. Important Features Description

1 Location

Survey No.: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad-382110, Gujarat.

2 Project Site Co-ordinates Latitude: 23°1'27.03"N Longitude: 72°18'29.85"E

3 Temperature Range 11.7 °C – 41.8 °C 4 Mean Sea Level 34 m 5 Annual Rain Fall 750.9 mm [1]

6 Nearest Railway Station Chharodi Railway Station – 3.70 km in WNW direction

7 Nearest Airport Ahmedabad Airport – 32.50 km in East direction 8 Nearest Town/City Sanand – 7.1 km in ESE direction 9 Nearest Village Iyava – 1.45 km in East direction 10 Nearest State Highway State Highway 17 – 0.24 km in NNE direction

11 Nearest National Highway National Highway 947 – 0.24 km in NNE direction

12 Nearest River/ Water Body/ Canal

Khoda pond- 1.47 km in West direction Chharodi pond – 5.51 km in WSW direction Iyava pond-1.35 km in NE direction

13 Nearest Notified National Parks/ Sanctuary/ Eco Sensitive Zone

None Within 10 km radius circle.

2. AIR ENVIRONMENT

The base line Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) status within 10 km study area has been assessed through a monitoring network of 8 AAQ sampling stations during October 2018 to December 2018. Design of network for Ambient Air Quality monitoring locations were decided on meteorology & available infrastructure facilities. The base-






line Ambient Air Quality of the study area was monitored for Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), CO & VOC. The result for the same is given as below:

Location Village

Results (98th Percentile) PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NO2

Project Site 50.89 88.07 24.42 43.34 Iyava 47.64 80.11 18.46 31.02

Khoda 41.46 74.17 14.62 24.75 Chharodi 49.50 86.12 15.75 26.50

Bol 45.55 77.53 19.75 32.74 Goraj 39.20 71.01 13.54 23.77

Sanand 48.74 83.52 17.43 27.44 Bhavanpur 34.31 66.11 11.44 21.02

Permissible limit [NAAQ standards-

2009] 60 μg/m3 100 μg/m3 80 μg/m3 80 μg/m3

Note: CO: Not Detected; VOC: Not Detected

Analysis of ambient air samples revealed that the Air quality is found well within the prescribed limits of National Ambient Air Quality standards.

The main source of gaseous emission is flue gas emission from existing stack attached to Steam Boiler & TFH. D. G. set is provided as an option.

White coal/ Saw dust/ Wood/ Lignite will be used as a fuel & total fuel requirement after proposed expansion will be 4 MT/Day. Adequate stack height will be provided for proper atmosphere dispersion of pollutants. The probable emitted pollutants will be PM, SO2 & NO2. Cyclone separator followed by Bag Filter and Scrubber is already provided with stack attached to boiler as APCM. Also the unit has provided Cyclone separator as APCM for TFH but after proposed expansion unit will use the same cyclone separator but duct line will be passed through the existing bag filter and scrubber also. Since Diesel is used as a fuel for D. G. Set (back–up system) the flue gas emission will also be well within prescribed norms and there is no need of any air pollution control measures for D. G. Set.

3. WATER ENVIRONMENT

Analysis of ground water and surface water samples revealed that it is suitable for domestic activity including agricultural activity. Ground water quality in the area meets the Water Quality Standards (IS 10500) for drinking water except for parameters like Turbidity, EC and Total Hardness whereas surface water quality in the area meets the Water Quality Standards (IS 10500) for drinking water except for parameters like pH, COD, BOD and Total Coliform.






A. Water Requirement

The total fresh water requirement for the project after proposed expansion will be 27.3 kl/day. Out of this said fresh water quantity 3.3 kl/day will be used for domestic purpose, 20.7 kl/day will be used for industrial activities and 3.3 kl/day will be used for greenbelt development purpose. The required water will be obtained through Borewell.

B. Wastewater Generation and its Disposal

The total generation of domestic wastewater after proposed expansion will be 2.7 kl/day. The domestic wastewater generated will be treated in STP and treated water will be reused in gardening.

The total industrial effluent generation after proposed expansion will be 6.2 kl/day, which will be from boiler blow down, cooling tower blow down, process, scrubber and washing. Industrial effluent will be collected in Collection cum Neutralization Tank for neutralizing the effluent characteristics. After that, wastewater will be given Chemical Oxidation Treatment. After completion of chemical treatment, effluent will be taken to Nutch filter/Filter Press for sludge separation. Separated dried sludge will be collected, stored and disposed of at approved TSDF site. Filtrate water from Filter Press will be taken in the holding tank and then effluent will be evaporated using Evaporator through heat energy. Therefore, no effluent will be generated and the stated process would be a ZERO DISCHARGE process.

4. LAND / SOIL ENVIRONMENT

During operation activity the impact of air, water and solid waste pollution on soil causes direct / indirect effect on soil.

As all necessary air pollution control steps are provided and based on the results of the dispersion model for the Ground Level Concentrations of various pollutants after proposed expansion project, there will not be any adverse impact of air pollution on soil.

It may be noted that there will be no disposal of untreated effluent on land. So, there will be no adverse effect on land / soil due to water.

All necessary control steps are provided for handling, storage and disposal of solid/hazardous waste generated from the plant. Thus, there will not be any significant impact of solid/hazardous waste on the soil environment.

5. NOISE ENVIRONMENT Noise level was recorded at 8 locations within the study area to provide the baseline data to describe the existing situations.






Sr. No.

Location

Noise Level (Leq) in dBA (Day Time)

Noise Level (Leq) in dBA (Night Time)

Measured Permissible

Limit Measured

Permissible Limit

1 Project site 67.7 75 61.9 70

2 Khoda 51.95 55 43.75 45

3 Chharodi 54.1 55 43.01 45

4 Virpura 54.3 55 42.1 45

5 Rupavati 52.53 55 43.35 45

6 Motipura 53.4 55 41.13 45

7 Iyava 55.1 55 45.0 45

8 Vasna Iyava 54.1 55 42.0 45

From the above Noise results it will be concluded that Noise levels are found within the permissible limit except Iyava location due to continues transportation activity.

6. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT An assessment of socio-economic environment forms an integral part of an EIA study. Socio-economic environment – demographic & related socio-economic data was collected from District Census Handbook to assess socio-economic status of the study area.

For proposed expansion project activity, total 30 nos. of skilled and unskilled employees/workers will be required. The indirect employment will be generated by way of transportation, shopkeepers and other casual employment for many people.

Local people will be given preference wherever found suitable for all the jobs in the plant. Economic status of the local people will improve due to the increased business opportunities, thereby, making a positive impact. Educational, medical and housing facilities in the study area will considerably improve.

7. ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY

EB study reported a total of 130 plant species, 7 herpetofauna, 38 birds and 6 species of mamamals from the buffer zone of RB POLYMERS LIMITED. However, no threatened biodiversity reported with highest density or richness from the core and buffer zones of the study area. In addition, no true multi species forest type was recorded in the vicinity of the two-five kilometer radii in and around the project site. It clearly indicates the low productive potential of the terrestrial ecosystem. Since the project associated activities do not






required any additional land, the terrestrial ecosystem is considerably free from the project related impacts.

8. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The main hazardous waste generation is ETP Sludge + Evaporation Residue, Used Oil and Discarded Plastic Bags/Drums.

ETP Sludge + Evaporation Residue is disposed off at approved TSDF site. Used Oil is reused within premises as a lubricant or sold to registered recycler. Discarded Plastic Bags/Drums are sold to authorized vendor. The same methods of solid waste management will be followed after proposed expansion project.

The unit has provided isolated area for the storage of hazardous waste. Thus, hazardous waste management system provided by the unit will be adequate and there will not be any major impact on the environment due to hazardous waste.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

An Environmental Management Plan has been prepared for mitigation of the adverse impacts. An Environmental Management Cell is formed for effective implementation of Environmental Management Plan.

The Environmental Management Plan describes in brief, the management’s plan for proper and adequate implementation of treatment and control system for pollutants and for maintaining the environment. It also includes maintenance of green belt, proper safety of workers, environmental monitoring plan, rain water harvesting, fire protection system and measures etc. The same methods of environment management plan will be followed for proposed expansion project.

10. ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM

Monitoring of environmental factors will enable us to identify the changes in the environmental impacts at various locations and their mitigative measures. To ensure the effective implementation of the EMP, monitoring of ambient air quality, stack emissions, analysis & monitoring of water environment and noise level will be carried out as required / specified by statutory authority. The same methods of environment monitoring will be followed for proposed expansion project.

11. RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk analysis and study have been carried out for identification of hazards, selection of maximum credible scenarios, risk mitigation measures etc. All the hazardous chemicals are stored and handled as per MSDS guidelines. Personal protective equipment’s are






provided to the workers. The same will be continued for the proposed expansion project.

12. GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

A greenbelt of approximately 3,453.21 m2 is developed within the project site to minimize the air pollution, noise pollution, balancing eco-environment, soil erosion / protection etc. Greenbelt area is 33 % of the total plot area.

13. PROJECT BENEFITS

The proposed expansion project will become beneficial to the surrounding area or community in terms of infrastructural development, social development, employment and other benefits.

The proposed expansion project has a potential for employment of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees during operation phase. A total 30 persons (14 persons (existing) +16 persons (proposed)) is likely to get employment due to the proposed expansion project. The project gives 1% of project expansion cost for socio-economic development activities in surrounding villages which will be continued further.

14. CONCLUSION

Negligible impacts will occur on air quality. However, all the necessary air pollution control measures will be provided.

No ecological damage will occur. No adverse impacts will occur on water environment. Local employment opportunities will increase. Various other environment parameters like Forest/ National Park/ Sanctuary

and Religious / Historical Places will not be affected. Environment Management Plan has been formulated to control all the pollutant

parameters and Environment Management Cell has been set-up to ensure that these parameters do not exceed the norms set out by the concerned authorities.

After commissioning of the proposed expansion project the Environmental Management Cell will take care of all the pollution control measures.

It can be concluded on a positive note that after the implementation of the mitigation measures and environmental management plan during the construction & operational phase, there will be negligible impact on the environment due to the proposed expansion project.

Environmental Impact Assessment Report M/s. RB Polymers Ltd.

Survey No: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.


Executive Summary - Gujarati 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – GUJARATI સં ી ત અહવાલ

૧. તાવના:-

મેસસ આર. બી. પોલીમસ લમીટડ એ હયાત એકમ છે અને આ એ મના તાિવત િવ તરણ

માટ એટલે ક મેલેમાઈન ફોમા ડ હાઈડ રઝીન, ફનોલ ફોમા ડ હાઈડ રઝીનની ઉ પાદનની

મતા વધારવા અને એક નવી ોડ ટ રુ યા ફોમા ડ હાઈડ રઝીન ુ ંઉ પાદન કરવા માટ

સવ ન.ં–૧૯૬/૧, લોટ ન-ં ૧૦૩ થી ૧૦૮, મહાલ મી ઈ ડ યલ એ ટટ, ગામ:-ઈયાવા,

તા કુો:- સાણદં, લો:-અમદાવાદ, જુરાત રાજય ખાતે દરખા ત કરલ છે.

તાિવત ોડ ટ (ઉ પાદન) ની િવગત

માકં ોડ ટ ુ ંનામ હાલની મતા

(મે ક ટન/માસ)

િવ તરણ મતા


ુલ મતા


૧ ફનોલ ફોમા ડ હાઈડ રઝીન ૬૦ ૩૨૫ ૩૮૫

૨ મેલેમાઈન ફોમા ડ હાઈડ

રઝીન ૧૪ ૮૧ ૯૫

૩ રુ યા ફોમા ડ હાઈડ રઝીન ૦૦ ૫૫૦ ૫૫૦ ન ધ: ઉપરો ત રઝીનનો ઉપયોગ ક ટ વ વપરાશ માટ (૧,૭૫,૦૦૦ લેમીનેટડ શીટસ/ માસના ઉ પાદન માટ)

તેમજ વેચાણ હ ુમાટ થશે.

મેસસ આર. બી. પોલીમસ લમીટડ એકમનો ુલ િવ તાર આશર ૧૦,૪૦૭.૪૬ ચો. મીટર છે.

માથંી ૩૪૫૩.૨૧ ચો.મી. (આશર ુલ િવ તારના ૩૩.૧૮%) જમીન ીન બે ટ માટ

ફાળવવામા ંઆવશ.ે હાલના લા ટ ુ ંબાધંકામ ુકામ ણૂ ઁથયેલ છે અને આ એકમ ૧૯૯૨ થી

કાયરઁત છે. અગાઉ ૧૯૯૫ મા ંસબંિધત સતાિધકારો( .ુ .િન બોડ) પાસેથી તેમણે સી.સી.એ

તથા એન.ઓ.સી મેળવેલ છે. તેઓ ારા પેપર બેઝડ ડકોરટ વ લેમીનેટડ શી સ તથા

ઈ યલ લેમીનેટડ શી સ( ૨૫,૦૦૦ શીટસ/ માસ) માટ ફનોલ ફોમા ડ હાઈડ અને

મેલેમાઈન ફોમા ડ હાઈડ રઝીન ુ ંઉ પાદન કરતા હતા. હવે તેઓ ારા નવા રઝીન ઉ પાદન

માટ દરખા ત કર ર ા છે. દા. ત. રુ યા ફોમા ડ હાઈડ રઝીન.





િવ તરણ બાદ એકમની ુલ કમત િપયા ૫.૫ કરોડ થશે. માથંી ુ ચત િવ તરણ ો ટ માટ(૩૫ લાખ) ફાળવવામા ંઆવશે. એકમની પયાવરણીય યવ થાપન પ ધિત માટ ુ ચત િવ તરણ બાદ આશર ુલ િપયા ૪૦ લાખ ફાળવવામા ંઆવશે.

મેસસ આર. બી. પોલીમસ લમીટડ ારા મેસસ ટ . આર. એસોસીએ સની તાિવત િવ તરણ

એકમનો પયાવરણીય ૃ થકરણ અસર અ યાસ (EIA) કરવા માટ િનમ ૂકં કરવામા ંઆવેલ

છે.

અ ે ન ધનીય છે ક મેલામાઇન ફોમા ડ હાઈડ રઝીન, ફનોલ ફોમા ડ હાઈડ રઝીન અને રુ યા

ફોમા ડ હાઈડ રઝીન(સી થેટ ક ઓગનીક કિમકલ) ુ ં તાિવત ઉ પાદન EIA નોટ ફ કશન-

૨૦૦૬ ના િવભાગ-૫(એફ)મા ં આવે છે. ત ્ઉપરાતં એકમની જ યા ૂચત ઓ ોગક

િવ તારની બહાર છે અને ૂચત પર યોજના ૨૫ ૂન ૨૦૧૪ના નોટ ફ કશન માણે નાના

પાયાના ઓ ોગક એકમ તગત આવતો નથી તથેી MoEF&CC (Ministry Of Environment,

Forest & Climate Change), નવી દ હ પાસેથી પયાવરણીય મં ૂર (Environmental

Clearance) મેળવવાની જ ર યાત રહલ છે. આ ક યાના ભાગ પ ે પયાવરણીય લોક નુાવણી

એ હરનામા માણે તથા એ પટ એ ાઈઝલ કમીટ (ઇ ડ -૨), નવી દ હ એ િુનટને

આપેલા TOR માણે કરવામા ંઆવશે.

પયાવરણ ૃ થકરણ અસર અ યાસ (Environmental Impact Assessment Study) ઓ ટોબર

૨૦૧૮ થી ડસે બર ૨૦૧૮ દરિમયાન કરવામા ં આવેલ છે. પયાવરણીય ઘટકો વા ક

(આસપાસ ની હવા, પાણી, જમીન, વિન, વન પિતઓ અને ાણીઓ) તાિવત એકમથી

અસર પામી શક તેમ છે, તેનો અ યાસ કરવામા ંઆ યો છે. એકમને ક મા ંલઈને ૧૦ કમી.

િ યાના વ ળુાકાર િવ તારને અ યાિસત ે તર ક ન કરવામા ંઆવલે છે.

આસપાસના ૧૦ કમી િ યાના િવ તારની ુ ય લા ણકતાઓ નીચે માણે છે.

માકં ુ ય લા ણ તાઓ વણન

૧ તાિવત એકમ ુ ં થાન સવ ન.ં–૧૯૬/૧, લોટ ન-ં ૧૦૩ થી ૧૦૮,

મહાલ મી ઈ ડ યલ એ ટટ, ગામ:-ઈયાવા,

તા કુો:- સાણદં, લો:-અમદાવાદ,

જુરાત રાજય.





માકં ુ ય લા ણ તાઓ વણન

૨ અ ાશં – રખાશં

અ ાશં:- ૨૩0૧’૨૭.૦૩”N

રખાશં:- ૭૨0૧૮’૨૯.૮૫”E

૩ તાપમાન ૧૧.૭°સે. થી ૪૧.૮°સે. (સરરાશ)

૪ સ ુ ી તરથી ચાઇ સરરાશ ૩૪ મીટર

૫ વાિષક વરસાદ ૭૫૦.૯ મી.મી (સરરાશ)

૬ ન ક ુ ંર વે ટશન છારોડ ર વે ટશન – ૩.૭૦ કમી WNW

૭ ન ક ુ ંએરપોટ અમદાવાદ એરપોટ – ૩૨.૫૦ કમી E

૮ ન ક ુ ંગામ ઈયાવા- ૧.૪૫ કમી E

૯ ન ક ુ ંશહર સાણદં – ૭.૧ કમી ESE

૧૦ ન કનો ધોર માગ ટટ હાઈવે ૧૭ - ૦.૨૪ કમી NNE

૧૧ ન કનો રા ય ધોર માગ નેશનલ હાઈવે ૯૪૭ - ૦.૨૪ કમી NNE

૧૨ ન કના જમીન પરના પાણીના

ોત

ખોડા તળાવ- ૧.૪૭ કમી W

છારોડ તળાવ– ૫.૫૧ કમી WSW

ઈયાવા તળાવ – ૧.૩૫ કમી NE

૧૩ ન કના રા ય ઉપવન-

જગંલી ાણીઓ માટ ુ ં

અ યાર ય/ આર ત જગંલ

૧૦ કમી િ જયામા ંનથી

૨. હવા ુ ંપયાવરણ (Air Environment) :-

વતમાન આસપાસની હવાની (Ambient Air) ણુવ ા ણવા માટ તાિવત એકમના

થળથી ૧૦ કમી િ યાના વ ળુાકાર િવ તારમા ં૮ અલગ અલગ થળેથી ઓ ટોબર ૨૦૧૮

થી ડસે બર ૨૦૧૮ દરિમયાન ન નૂા લઈને તેની ચકાસણી કરવામા ંઆવી હતી. હવાની

ણુવ ા ન કરવા માટના થળની પસદંગી વા શુા , CPCB ની માગદિશકા અન ેન કની

ા ત િુવધાઓના આધાર ન કરલ હતી. હવાની ણુવ ા ન કરવા માટ પા ટકલ





મેટર(PM10& PM2.5), સ ફર ડાયોકસાઈડ (SO2), નાઈ ોજન ડાયોકસાઈડ (NO2), CO અન ે VOC

ની ચકાસણી કરવામા ંઆવી હતી. ના પ રણામો નીચેના ટબલમા ંદશા યા જુબ છે.

થળ પ રણામ (98th ટકાવાર ) PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NO2

ો ટ સાઈટ ૫૦.૮૯ ૮૮.૦૭ ૨૪.૪૨ ૪૩.૩૪

ઈયાવા ૪૭.૬૪ ૮૦.૧૧ ૧૮.૪૬ ૩૧.૦૨

ખોડા ૪૧.૪૬ ૭૪.૧૭ ૧૪.૬૨ ૨૪.૭૫

છારોડ ૪૯.૫૦ ૮૬.૧૨ ૧૫.૭૫ ૨૬.૫૦

બોલ ૪૫.૫૫ ૭૭.૫૩ ૧૯.૭૫ ૩૨.૭૪

ગોરજ ૩૯.૨૦ ૭૧.૦૧ ૧૩.૫૪ ૨૩.૭૭

સાણદં ૪૮.૭૪ ૮૩.૫૨ ૧૭.૪૩ ૨૭.૪૪

ભવન રુ ૩૪.૩૧ ૬૬.૧૧ ૧૧.૪૪ ૨૧.૦૨

વીકાય મયાદા ૬૦ μg/m3 ૧૦૦ μg/m3 ૮૦ μg/m3 ૮૦ μg/m3

ન ધ: CO: Not Detected; VOC: Not Detected

આસપાસની હવાના પ રણામ પરથી તારણ કાઢ શકાય ક હવાની ણુવતા નેશનલ એ બીયટં

એર વોલીટ ના ધારાધોરણ જુબ છે.

હવાના ૂષણનો ુ ય ોત હાલની ચીમની માથંી નીકળતા ૂ ગેસ ઉ સ ન ક ટ મ

બોઈલર અને થિમક ડુ હ ટર છે. D.G.Set મા પાવર કટ વખતે વપરાશે.

હાઈટ કોલસો, લા ું, લી નાઈટ બળતણ તર ક વાપરવામા ં આવશે એકમના તાિવત િવ તરણ બાદ બળતણ ની ુલ જ રયાત ૪ મે.ટન/ દવસ રહશે. સભંિવત બહાર િનકળતા

ૂષકો PM, SO2 & NO2 હશે ના વાતાવરણમા ંયો ય ફલાવ માટ ચીમની ની પયા ત ચાઈ રાખવામા ંઆવશે. હવા ૂષણ િનયં ક તર ક બોઈલર સાથે સાય લોન સેપરટર અને બેગ-ફ ટર અને બર દાન ક ુ છે. ટ એફએચ માટ એપીસીએમ તર ક સાય લોન સેપરટર દાન ક ુછે પરં ુ ૂચત િવ તરણ એકમ પછ સમાન સાય લોન સેપરટરનો ઉપયોગ કરશે

પરં ુડ ટ લાઇન વતમાન બેગ ફ ટર અને બર માથંી પસાર કરવામા ંઆવશે. યાર D.G.

SET ક પાવર કટ વખતે વપરાશે તેમા ંબળતણ તર ક ડ ઝલ વાપરવામા ંઆવશે અને ૂ





ગેસ ઉ સ ન પણ િનયત ધારાધોરણો જુબ રહશે તેથી D.G.Set માટ હવા ૂષણ િનયં ક

જ ર નથી. ૩. જળ પયાવરણ (Water Environment):-

ગૂભ જળ તેમજ જમીન પરના પાણીના ન નૂાઓના ણુવ ા પર ણ પરથી તારણ કાઢ

શકાય ક અ યાિસત િવ તાર ુ ં ગૂભ જળ તેમજ જમીન પર ુ ંપાણી ૃિષ િૃ સ હત

થાિનક િૃ માટ યો ય છે.આ િવ તારના ગૂભ જળની ણુવ ા પીવાના પાણીના કટલાક

પ રમાણો વા ક ડહોળાશ, િવ તુ વહન મતા અને કઠ નતા ને બાદ કરતા પીવાલાયક

પાણીની ણુવ ાના ધારાધોરણો (આઇ.એસ. ૧૦૫૦૦) માણે જોવા મળેલ છે.તેમજ આ

િવ તારના જમીન પરના પાણીની ણુવ ા પીવાના પાણીના કટલાક પ રમાણો વા ક

પી.એચ, સી.ઓ.ડ , બી.ઓ.ડ .,અને બે ટર યા ને બાદ કરતા પીવાલાયક પાણીની ણુવ ાના

ધારાધોરણો (આઇ.એસ. ૧૦૫૦૦) માણે જોવા મળેલ છે.

એ. પાણીની જ ર યાત:-

એકમના તાિવત િવ તરણ પછ પાણીનો ુલ વપરાશ ૨૭.૩ કલોલીટર/ દવસ રહશે

માથંી ઘરગ ુવપરાશ માટ ૩.૩ કલોલીટર/ દવસ ટ ુ ંપાણી વપરાશે યાર ઓ ોગક

વપરાશ માટ ૨૦.૭ કલોલીટર/ દવસ ટ ુ ંપાણી તેમજ ીન બે ટ ડવલોપમે ટ માટ ૩.૩

કલોલીટર/ દવસ ટ ુ ંપાણી વપરાશે. તાિવત િવ તરણ પર યોજના માટ જ ર પાણી

બોરવેલ ારા મેળવવામા ંઆવશે.

બી. ગદંાપાણીનો ઉદભવ અને ગદંાપાણીનો િનકાલ:- તાિવત િવ તરણ પછ ૨.૭ કલોલીટર/ દવસ ટ ુ ંઘરગ ુગં ુ પાણી ઉદભવશે. આ

ઘરગ ુગદંા પાણીને એુજ ટમે ટ લા ટ ારા ુ ધ કરવામા ંઆવશે અને ુ ધ કરલ

પાણીનો ઉપયોગ ીનબે ટમા કરવામા ંઆવશે.

તાિવત િવ તરણ પછ ુલ ૬.૨ કલોલીટર/ દવસ ટ ુ ંઓ ોગક ગં ુ પાણી બોઈલર લોડાઉન, ુલ ગ ટાવર પ , બર, ઉ પાદન કયા અને વોશ ગ વી કયાઓ માથંી િનકળશે. રઝીન ઉ પાદન કયા અને વોશ ગ ુ ં૩ કલોલીટર/ દવસ ટ ુ ંઓ ોગક ગં ુ પાણી િનકળશે તે ુ ં ાથિમક ુ કરણ કમીકલ ઓકસીડશન ારા કરવામા ંઆવશે. કમી લ ટમે ટ આ યા બાદ આ ગદંા પાણીને નચ ફ ટર/ ફ ટર ેસમા ંકમી લ લજ અલગ કરવા





માટ અને તમા ંઆ ગદંા પાણીને ઈવોપરટરમા ંબા પીભવન કરવામા ંઆવશ.ે થી આ કયામાથંી કોઈ ગં ુ પાણી ઉદભવશે ન હ અને એકમ ઝીરો ડ ચા રહશે.

૪. જમીન પયાવરણ

કામગીર તબ ા દર યાન હવા, પાણી, ઘનકચરાના ૂષણથી જમીન પર સીધી અથવા

આડકતર અસરો થાય છે.

હવાના ૂષણને રોકવા માટ જ ર બધા જ પગલા લેવામા ંઆવશે થી જમીન પર કોઈ જ

આડઅસર થશે ન હ. હવાના ૂષણથી જમીન પર સીધી અથવા આડકતર અસરો થાય છે

મા ં લા ટના કામગીર તબ ા દર યાન જમીન ની સપાટ પર હવાના િવિવધ ૂષકોની

મા ા (Ground Level Concentration) ના પર ણામો પરથી કહ શકાય ક જમીન પર કોઈ

ન ધનીય આડઅસર થશે ન હ.

અ ે ન ધનીય છે ક ગં ુ પાણી જમીન પર છોડવામા ંઆવ ુ ંનથી થી જમીન પર કોઈ

આડઅસર થશે ન હ.

ઘન કચરાને સભંાળવા, સં હ કરવા અને તેના િનકાલ માટના દરક િનયં ીત પગલાઓ

લેવામા ંઆવશે થી ઘન કચરાને કારણે જમીન પર કોઈ આડઅસર થશે ન હ.

૫. વિન પયાવરણ :-

અ યાિસત ે મા ં વતમાન વિન ુ ંમાપદંડ કાઢવા માટ ૮ અલગ- અલગ થળે ઘ ઘાટની

ચકાસણી કરવામા ંઆવી હતી. ના પર ણામો નીચે માણે છે.

માકં થળ

ઘ ઘાટ ુ ં તર (Leq) in dBA

( દવસ દર યાન)

ઘ ઘાટ ુ ં તર(Leq) in dBA

(રા ી દર યાન)

માપન વીકાય મયાદા માપન વીકાય મયાદા

૧ ો ટ સાઈટ ૬૭.૭ ૭૫ ૬૧.૯ ૭૦

૨ ખોડા ૫૧.૯૫ ૫૫ ૪૩.૭૫ ૪૫

૩ છારોડ ૫૪.૧ ૫૫ ૪૩.૦૧ ૪૫

૪ િવર રુા ૫૪.૩ ૫૫ ૪૨.૧ ૪૫

૫ પાવટ ૫૨.૫૩ ૫૫ ૪૩.૩૫ ૪૫





માકં થળ

ઘ ઘાટ ુ ં તર (Leq) in dBA

( દવસ દર યાન)

ઘ ઘાટ ુ ં તર(Leq) in dBA

(રા ી દર યાન)

માપન વીકાય મયાદા માપન વીકાય મયાદા

૬ મોતી રુા ૫૩.૪ ૫૫ ૪૧.૧૩ ૪૫

૭ ઈયાવા ૫૫.૧ ૫૫ ૪૫.૦ ૪૫

૮ વાસણા ઈયાવા ૫૪.૧ ૫૫ ૪૨.૦ ૪૫

ઘ ઘાટની ચકાસણીના પ રણામ પરથી તારણ કાઢ શકાય ક ઘ ઘાટ ુ તર ઈયાવા િસવાયના

અ ય થળો પર િનયત ધારાધોરણ જુબ છે. ઈયાવા હાઇવે પર વાહનો ના સતત પ રવહનના

કારણે ઘ ઘાટ ુ તર િનયત ધારાધોરણ કરતા વ ુજોવા મળેલ છે.

૬. સામા ક-આિથક પયાવરણ:-

સામા ક અથ ય થાનો અ યાસ એ પયાવરણ ૃ થકરણ અસર અ યાસ માટની બૂ જ

મહ વની િવગત છે. આ કારણસર અ યાિસત ે મા ંસામા ક અથ ય થાની મા હતી વી ક

વ તી ુ ં માણ, કામગીર નો કાર વગેર લા વ તીગણતર ુ તકામાથંી મેળવેલ છે.

તાિવત િવ તરણ પર યોજનાન ેકારણ ે ુલ ૩૦ ટલા ુશળ અને અધ ુશળ કાર ગરોને સીધી

ર તે રોજગાર ા ત થશે. તાિવત પર યોજનાને કારણે આડકતર ર તે વી ક

વાહન વહાર, ુ કાનોમા ંવગેરમા ંરોજગાર ની તકો ઉભી થશે.

આ લા ટની કામગીર માટ જ ર લાગે યા ં થાિનક લોકોની તેમની ુશળતાના આધાર

પસદંગી કરવામા ં આવશે. આ ુબા ુના િવ તારમા ં ધધંાની ઉ વળ તકોને કારણે યાનંા

થાિનક લોકોની આિથક પ ર થતી ધુરશે અને તેથી એકમને કારણે હકારા મક અસર થશે.

આ ુબા ુના િવ તારમા ંસા રતા, આરો ય અને રહણીકરણીમા ં ધુારો થશે.

૭. વ પ ર થતી અને વ િવિવધતા શા :-

ઇબી અ યાસમા ંઆરબી પો લમસ લિમટડના બફર ઝોનમાથંી ુલ 130 વન પિત િતઓ,

7 હપટોફોના, 38 પ ીઓ અને મ મલની 6 િતઓનો અહવાલ છે. જો ક, અ યાસ ે ના





ુ ય અને બફર ઝોનમાથંી કોઈ પણ જોખમી વિવિવધતાએ ઉ ચ ઘનતા અથવા સ ૃ સાથે જોવા મળેલ નથી.

આ ઉપરાતં, ો ટ સાઈટની અને તેની આસપાસ બે-પાચં કલોમીટરની િ યાની આસપાસ કોઈ પણ મ ટ િતનો જગંલોનો કાર ન ધવામા ંઆ યો નથી. તે ટર યલ ઇકોિસ ટમની ઓછ ઉ પાદક મતા પ ટપણે ચૂવે છે. ો ટ સબંિંધત િૃ ઓ માટ કોઈ વધારાની જમીનની આવ યકતા નથી, તેથી થાવર ઇકોિસ ટમ ો ટ સબંિંધત અસરોથી ુ ત છે.

૮. સોલીડ વે ટ મેનેજમે ટ :-

ુ ય હઝાડસ વે ટમા ં ઈટ પી કચરો + ઈવેપોરશન રસીડ ,ુ વપરાયે ુ ંઓઈલ અને નકામી

થેલીઓ અને મનો સમાવેશ થાય છે.

ઈટ પી કચરાનો + ઈવેપોરશન રસીડ ુનો મં ુર થયેલ TSDF Site મા ંિનકાલ કરવામા ંઆવ ે

છે. વપરાયે ુ ં ઓઈલ ુ ીક ટ તર ક નુઃ વપરવામા ં આવે છે અથવા ર સાઈકલરન ે

વેચાવામા ંઆવે છે. નકામી થેલીઓ અને મ મં ૂર થયેલ વે ડર ને વેચવામા ંઆવે છે.

એકમના તાિવત િવ તરણ પછ સો લડ વે ટ મેનેજમે ટ માટ આ જ ધિત થી પાલન

કરશે.

એકમ વારા હઝાડસ વે ટના સં હ માટ અલગ જ યા ફાળવવામા ંઆવેલ છે આથી એકમ

ારા અપાયેલી હઝાડસ વે ટ મેનેજમે ટ પ ધિત રૂતી હશે અન ે હઝાડસ વે ટ ના લીધ ે

પયાવરણ પર કોઈ આડઅસર થશે નહ .

૯. પયાવરણીય યવ થાપન યોજના:-

પયાવરણ પર થતી આડઅસરોને રોકવા/નાથવા માટ પયાવરણીય યવ થાપન યોજના

બનાવવામા ંઆવેલ છે. આ પયાવરણીય ય થાપન યોજનાના અસરકારક અમલીકરણ માટ

પયાવરણીય ય થાપન એકમની રચના કરવામા ંઆવેલ છે.

આ પયાવરણીય યવ થાપન યોજનામા ંપયાવરણને યથાવત ળવવા માટ અને ૂષકોને

િનયં ીત મા ામા ંરાખવા માટ જ ર અને યો ય પગલાઓં વાક ીન બે ટ ડવલપ કરવો

અને તે ુ ંજતન કર ુ,ં કામદારોની યો ય સલામતી, પયાવરણીય ઘટકોની ચકસણી યોજનાનો

અમલ કરવો, વરસાદના પાણીનો સં હ કરવો, આગ ન લાગે તેવા તકદાર ના પગલા લેવા

અને આગ નાથવાના સાધનો રાખવા વગેરનો સમાવેશ કરવામા ંઆવે છે. અને આ જ ર તે





એકમના તાિવત િવ તરણ પછ પણ પયાવરણીય યવ થાપન યોજનાનો અમલ કરવામા

આવશે.

૧૦. પયાવરણીય ચકાસણી યોજના:-

પયાવરણીય પ રબળોની ચકાસણી િવિવધ થળોએ પયાવરણીય અસરો તથા તેના ફરફારો

ઓળખવા માટ મદદ પ થશે.

આ હ થુી પયાવરણીય યવ થાપન યોજનાના પાલન માટ આસપાસની હવાની ણુવ ાની

ચકાસણી, ચીમનીમાથંી િનકળતા ૂષકો તથા પાણીના પયાવરણની ચકાસણી તેમજ વિન

માપદંડની ચકાસણી કાયદામા ંજણા યા જુબ કરવામા ંઆવશે અને આ જ ર ત ેએકમના

તાિવત િવ તરણ પછ પણ પયાવરણીય ચકાસણી યોજનાનો અમલ કરવામા આવશે.

૧૧. જોખમની આકારણી:-

જોખમ આકારણીનો અ યાસ જોખમી રસાયણો માટ કરવામા ંઆવેલ છે. બધા જ જોખમી

રસાયણોનો સં હણ અન ે િનયં ણ MSDS ની માગદિશકા હઠળ કરવામા ંઆવશે. ય તગત

ર ા મક સાધનો કાર ગરો ને આપવામા ંઆવશે અને આ જ ર તે એકમના તાિવત િવ તરણ

પછ અમલ કરવામા આવશે.

૧૨. ીન બે ટ ડવલપમે ટ :-

આશર ુલ ૩૪૫૩.૨૧ ચો.મી. ટલો ીન બે ટ િવ તાર ો ટ સાઈટની દર િવકિસત છે ક વિન ૂષણ તથા હવા ૂષણ નાથવા, જમીન ુ ં ૂષણ/ધોવાણ અ ટકાવવા વા ે ોમા ંમદદ પ થશે. ુલ ો ટ િવ તારના ૩૩% ટલો િવ તાર ીનબે ટ તર ક િવકિસત

છે.

૧૩. ો ટ થી થતા લાભો:-

એકમના તાિવત િવ તરણથી ો ટ આસપાસના િવ તારના સ દુાયના અથવા

માળખાક ય િવકાસ, સામા ક િવકાસ, રોજગાર અને અ ય ફાયદાઓની ટએ લાભદાયી

બનશે.





ૂચત ો ટ ુશળ, અધ ુશળ અને બન ુશળ કાર ગરોને બાધંકામ તબ ા અને કામગીર

તબ ા દરિમયાન રોજગાર આપવાની મતા ધરાવે છે. ુલ ૩૦ ટલા ય તઓને (૧૪

ય તઓ (હયાત) અન ે૧૬ ય તઓ ( ૂચત)) ો ટ ારા રોજગાર મળ શક છે. આ

ો કટ ુલ નફાના ૧.૦% ટલો ખચ સામા ક તેમજ આિથક િવકાસ માટ કર છે અને તેને

ભિવ યમા પણ ચા ુરાખશે.

૧૪. ઉપસહંાર :-

આ પયાવરણ અસર ૃ થકરણ અ યાસ પરથી કહ શકાય ક...

હવાની ણુવ ા પર ન વી અસર થાય છે. જો ક હવા ૂષણ િનયં ણ માટના તમામ

પગલા લેવામા ંઆવશે.

કોઈ ઈકોલો કલ કુશાન થશે ન હ.

જળ પયાવરણ પર કોઈ િત ળૂ અસર થશે ન હ.

થાિનક રોજગાર ની તકો વધશે.

િવિવધ પયાવરણીય પ રમાણો વા ક જગંલ, રા ય બગીચા, અ યાર ય અને

ધામ કતથા ઐિતહાિસક થળો પર કોઈ અસર થશે ન હ.

પયાવરણીય યવ થાપન યોજના બધા ૂષણ પ રમાણોને િનયિં ત કરવા માટ

ઘડવામા ંઆવી છે. અન ેઆ પ રણામો સબંિધત સ ાિધકારો ારા થપાયેલ ધારાધોરણ

કરતા વધી ના ય એ માટ પયાવરણ ય થાપન એકમ ારા િુનિ ત કરવામા ંઆવે

છે.

પયાવરણ ય થાપન એકમ ૂચત િવ તરણ ો કટની શ આત પછ ૂષણ

િનયં ણના ંપગલાની દખરખ રાખશે.

આથી અ મુાન કર શકાય ક બાધંકામ અને કામગીર તબ ા દરિમયાન કૂવામા ંઆવેલ

પયાવરણીય ય થાપન યોજના અન ેશમનના પગલાનંા હકારા મક અમલીકરણથી પયાવરણ

પર થતી અસરોને ઘટાડ શકાશે.

EIA CHAPTERS





Chapter-1: Introduction 1.1

CHAPTER – 1

INTRODUCTION 1.1 Preamble


Survey No.: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 382110.

Table 1.1 - Product Details

Sr. No. Name of Product Quantity (MT/Month)


Note:


Annexure – 2






Table 1.2 - Project Costs

Title Existing Proposed Total After Expansion

1.2 Purpose of the EIA Report

(Attached as Annexure – 1)

1.3 Promoters and their Background






Table 1.3 - Promoters and their Background

Sr. No.

Name of Directors Educational

Qualification Experience

1

2

3

1.4 Need of the Project and its Importance to the Country






1.5 Location of the Project and Siting Criteria

Table 1.4 - Co-ordinates of all corners of the site

Point Latitude Longitude

Figure 1.1 - Location of the Project Site






Figure 1.2 - Photographs of the Existing Project Site






Table 1.5 - General Siting Criteria

Details Requirement Compliance

NA permission has been obtained for this project. The site is already constructed & in operation.

Annexure - 2

As the plant is working since year 1995, it is already constructed & actively in operation. The total acquired land is m2. Adequate space is provided according to the requirement. This can be verified from the Plant Lay-out given in the Chapter-2.






1.6 Scope of EIA Study

Table 1.6 - Scope of the Study

Environmental Aspects

No. of Locations

Explanations






Environmental Aspects

No. of Locations

Explanations






1.7 Regulatory Frame Work

Table 1.7 - Regulatory Frame Work

Sr. No.

Legal Instrument (Type, Ref., Year)

Concern Authority or Bodies Applicability






Sr. No.

Legal Instrument (Type, Ref., Year)

Concern Authority or Bodies Applicability

M/s. T. R. Associates (NABET Accredited EIA Consultant) M/s. RB Polymers Ltd.





Chapter-2: Project Description 2.1

CHAPTER – 2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Introduction

M/s. RB Polymers Ltd. is proposing to increase the manufacturing capacity of Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Phenol Formaldehyde Resin as well as addition of new Resin product i.e. Urea Formaldehyde Resin at Survey No.: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 382110. Manufacturing of Melamine Formaldehyde, Phenol Formaldehyde & Urea Formaldehyde Resins are covered under Schedule “5(f)” Category – “A” as per the EIA Notification 2006 and its subsequent amendments.

2.2 Project Location

The proposed site is located at Survey No.: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 382110. Co-ordinates of the proposed project site are; Latitude: 23°1'27.03"N and Longitude: 72°18'29.85"E.

The index map is given in Figure 2.1.

Google map showing the surrounding area in 1 km radius, 5 km radius and 10 km radius from the project site is given as Figure 2.2.

Topo sheet showing surrounding area in 10 km radius from project site is given as Figure 2.3.

Site History

The selected site for the proposed expansion project has been a land used for industrial purpose since 1992. The Non Agriculture (NA) permission has been obtained by the project proponent and Land possession document and NA permission are attached as Annexure - 2.






India Map Gujarat State Map

Google Image showing Project Site Ahmedabad District Map

Figure 2.1 - Index Map

N

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-2: P

roje

ct D

iscr

iptio

n 2.3

Figu

re 2

.2 -

Goog

le Im

age

show

ing

surr

ound

ing

1, 5

& 1

0 km

rad

ius

area

from

the

proj

ect s

ite

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-2: P

roje

ct D

iscr

iptio

n 2.4

Fi

gure

2.3

- To

po s

heet

sho

win

g su

rrou

ndin

g 10

km

rad

ius

area

from

the

proj

ect s

ite

N






2.2.1 Justification of Site Selection

The unit is already located at Village:-Iyava in Taluka:-Sanand and site selection was guided by many factors like infrastructure, availability of land, water sources, fuel, transportation, power availability, connectivity, etc. Specific site selection criteria for the existing project are given below;

The project site is highly developed with all basic infrastructure facilities such as proximity to man power, electricity, water supply, transportation, telecommunication systems, etc.

Existing project site is approximately 0.24 km away from State Highway No. 17 which is well connected to other State Highways as well as National Highway. Also, the project site is 0.24 km away from the National Highway No. 947. Transport facilities for all over India are sound at project site.

The project site is intended for the industrial purpose and thus no displacement of population will take place.

There is no protected area notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act (1972) & Eco-sensitive area notified under the Environment (Protection) Act- 1986 exists within 10 km radius areas from the project site.

Availability of requisite skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour from local area.

2.2.2 List of Major Industries within 10 km study area

Table 2.1 (A) - List of Major Industries within Study Area Sr. No.

Name of Industries Manufacturing Distance from

proposed project

1. Bosch Rexroth India Limited

Assembly technology, electric drives and controls,

gear technology, linear motion technology

0.53 km

2. Macrocosm Metals & Energy

Pvt. Ltd. Copper tube, brass tube 0.24 km

3. Sanghvi Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. Polyimide insulated wires &

cables 0.3 km

4. Kirloskar Brothers Limited Pumps 4.44 km

5. Tata Motors Nano Plant Passenger vehicles 4.28 km

6. Colgate Palmolive (India)

Ltd Toiletries 6.28 km

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 2: P

roje

ct D

escr

iptio

n 2.6

Fi

gure

2.4

– G

oogl

e im

age

show

ing

maj

or in

dust

ries

in s

urro

undi

ng 1

0 km

rad

ius

area

from

the

proj

ect s

ite






2.2.3 Salient Features of the Existing Project Site

Immediate surrounding of existing project site on the west side is agricultural field and other three sides are covered by mainly industrial units. Salient features of the study area of the existing site as well as infrastructure availability with approximate aerial distance and direction are as given below:

Table 2.1 (B) - Salient Features of the Existing Project Site Sr. No. Important Features Description

1 Location

Survey No.: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad-382110, Gujarat.

2 Project Site Co-ordinates Latitude: 23°1'27.03"N Longitude: 72°18'29.85"E

3 Temperature Range 11.7 °C – 41.8 °C 4 Mean Sea Level 34 m 5 Annual Rain Fall 750.9 mm [1]

6 Nearest Railway Station Chharodi Railway Station – 3.70 km in WNW direction

7 Nearest Airport Ahmedabad Airport – 32.50 km in East direction 8 Nearest Town/City Sanand – 7.1 km in ESE direction 9 Nearest Village Iyava – 1.45 km in East direction 10 Nearest State Highway State Highway 17 – 0.24 km in NNE direction

11 Nearest National Highway National Highway 947 – 0.24 km in NNE direction

12 Nearest River/ Water Body/ Canal

Khoda pond- 1.47 km in West direction Chharodi pond – 5.51 km in WSW direction Iyava pond-1.35 km in NE direction

13 Nearest Notified National Parks/ Sanctuary/ Eco Sensitive Zone

None Within 10 km radius circle.






2.3 Details of Project Land & Plant Lay-Out

Existing project land has already been converted into Non Agriculture land. It has been already constructed & actively in operation since 1995. Land possession document and non-agricultural (NA) land certificate is enclosed as Annexure-2. Total available land area of premises is 10,407.46 m2, out of which 3453.21 m2 (approx. 33.18 % of the total land area) area is developed for greenbelt. Detailed break-up of land area is given in Table 2.2 & Figure 2.5 and Plant Lay-out is shown in Figure 2.6.

Table 2.2 - Area Break-up of Existing Project Site

Figure 2.5 - Plant Area Bifurcation

Sr. No. Particular Area (m2) 1 Built-up area 4,447.87 2 Greenbelt area 3,453.21 3 Open/ Road area 2,506.38

Total 10,407.46






Figure 2.6 - Plant Layout






2.4 Capital Cost of the Proposed Expansion Project

Existing manufacturing unit is a Medium Scale Unit having total investment of about Rs. 515 Lakhs. The break-up of the total capital cost after expansion is given in Table 2.3.

Table 2.3 - Break-up of Capital Cost for Proposed Expansion Project

Sr. No.

Particular Cost (INR in Lakhs)


1. Land & site

development 9.5 0 9.5

2. Factory Building 69.18 0 69.18 3. Plant & Machineries 368.06 20 388.06 4. Miscellaneous cost 43.26 0 43.26 5. EMP cost 25 15 40

Total 515 35 550

2.5 Details of Product and Raw Material Consumption

Details of proposed products are given below in Table 2.4.

Table 2.4 - Details of Product

Sr. No. Name of Product Production Capacity (MT/Month)


1 Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 60 325 385 2 Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 14 81 95 3 Urea Formaldehyde Resin 00 550 550

For manufacturing of proposed products various raw materials will be required which are listed below in Table 2.5 along with the raw material consumption for existing manufacturing capacity.






Table 2.5 - Details of Raw Material Consumption

Sr. No. Name of Raw

Material Existing Quantity

(MT/Month) Proposed Quantity

(MT/Month) Total Quantity (MT/Month)

1 Phenol* 23.00 125.00 148.00 2 Melamine 4.90 28.35 33.25 3 Urea -- 137.50 137.50

4 Formaldehyde

(37%)* 38.30 621.34 659.64

5 Methanol* 14.30 77.20 91.50 6 Caustic flakes* 0.21 1.94 2.15 7 Acetic acid* -- 0.55 0.55

*Note- The stated chemicals are considered as Hazardous Chemicals as per the MSIHC Rules, 1989 and its subsequent amendments.

2.6 Manufacturing Process

Manufacturing processes of Phenol Formaldehyde Resin, Melamine Formaldehyde Resin and Urea Formaldehyde Resin including their reaction chemistry, mass balance and process flow diagram are described here below:

2.6.1 Phenol Formaldehyde Resin

A. Manufacturing Process

Take required quantity of Phenol and Formaldehyde (37%) in the reaction vessel and start steam heating until the temperature reaches at 58 °C to 60 °C.

Temperature will increase up to 90 °C. Once the temperature reaches up to 90 °C, cut the steam supply. Reflux process will start at this point to achieve required water tolerance.

After achieving required water tolerance, start cooling to decrease the temperature up to 60 °C. Once the temperature reaches 60 °C, stop cooling and start heating for distillation process for required quantity of resin.

After achieving required amount of resins, add Methanol for viscosity adjustment and start cooling to obtain final product. Final product will be checked for the properties like viscosity, pH, gel time etc.






B. Reaction Chemistry






C. Process Flow Diagram

D. Mass Balance

Table 2.6 - Summary of Mass Balance

Product Name Batch Size Batch Time No of Batch/

Month Production/

Month Phenol

Formaldehyde Resin

3.7 MT 6 hr 104 385 MT

Methanol






Sr. No. Particular MT/MT per

product

Existing capacity

(MT/month)

Proposed capacity

(MT/month)

Total capacity

(MT/month) Input

1 Phenol 0.418 23.00 125.00 148.00

2 Formaldehyde

(37%) 0.554 30.50 164.50 195.00

3 Caustic Soda 0.004 0.20 1.30 1.50 4 Methanol 0.258 14.30 77.20 91.50

Total 1.234 68.00 368.00 436.00 Output

1 Phenol

Formaldehyde Resin

1.090 60.00 325.00 385.00

2 Waste water 0.144 8.00 43.00 51.00 Total 1.234 68.00 368.00 436.00

2.6.2 Melamine Formaldehyde Resin

A. Manufacturing Process The Formaldehyde (37%) is charged into reaction vessel and its pH is raised up

to 8.5 – 9.0 by adding NaOH solution. After that Melamine is charged into vessel thoroughly to maintain the pH up to

8.5– 9.0. Heat is supplied and temperature is raised up to 82 °C. Maintain 82 °C at pH 8.5 – 9.0 for 90 minutes till the precipitation is observed.

Check the flow time in hot condition with B4 cup till it is around 14.5 sec. Then take reaction at pH 9.0 by adding NaOH solution. The mixture is cooled at 60 °C and cooling is continued up to 40 °C by circulating cold water.

Finally check the viscosity, tolerance, pH, turbidity etc. to obtain the desired product property.







C. Process Flow Diagram






D. Mass Balance


Product Name Batch Size Batch Time No of Batch/

Month Production/

Month Melamine

Formaldehyde Resin

1.5 MT 2.5 hr 64 95 MT

Sr. No.

Particular MT/MT per product

Existing capacity

(MT/Month)

Proposed capacity

(MT/Month)

Total capacity

(MT/Month) Input

1 Melamine 0.350 4.900 28.350 33.250

2 Formaldehyde

(37%) 0.561 7.854 45.441 53.295

3 Caustic Soda 0.001 0.014 0.081 0.095 4 Water 0.088 1.232 7.128 8.360

Total 1 14 81 95 Output

1 Melamine

Formaldehyde Resin

1 14 81 95

Total 1 14 81 95

2.6.3 Urea Formaldehyde Resin

A. Manufacturing Process The polymerization reaction of Urea Formaldehyde Resin takes place in two

stages. The first stage is an addition polymerization in which Urea & Formaldehyde (37%) undergo addition reaction, which takes place in neutral condition at elevated temperature i.e., 95 °C to 100°C.

Methyl Urea formed in the first stage is allowed to reach further by lowering pH 4 to 6 where reaction takes place faster and leads to the formation of long chain polymer.

The reaction is allowed to proceed further up to the desired viscosity and the reaction is arrested midway by raising the pH of the resin solution to 7.5 to 8.0 and then the reaction is cooled down to the room temperature and stored in sealed container.

Check viscosity, tolerance, pH, gel time of the required batch of the resin.







C. Mass Balance


Product Name Batch Size

Batch Time No of Batch/

Month Production/

Month Urea

Formaldehyde Resin

5.0 5 hr 110 550 MT

Sr. No.

Particular MT/MT per

product

Existing capacity

(MT/ month)

Proposed capacity

(MT/ month)

Total capacity

(MT/ month) Input

1 Urea 0.250 -- 137.50 137.50

2 Formaldehyde

(37%) 0.748 -- 411.40 411.40

3 Caustic Soda 0.001 -- 0.55 0.55 4 Acetic acid 0.001 -- 0.55 0.55

Total 1 -- 550 95 Output

1 Urea

Formaldehyde Resin

1 -- 550 95

Total 1 -- 550 95






D. Process Flow Diagram

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 2: P

roje

ct D

escr

iptio

n 2.

19

2.7

Stor

age

deta

ils o

f Raw

Mat

eria

ls a

nd P

rodu

cts

All t

he r

aw m

ater

ials

will

be

purc

hase

d fr

om th

e lo

cal m

arke

t whi

ch is

eas

ily a

vaila

ble.

The

con

veni

ent t

rans

port

atio

n m

ediu

m w

ill b

e us

ed fo

r the

tran

spor

tatio

n of

raw

mat

eria

ls. S

tora

ge d

etai

l of r

aw m

ater

ials

and

pro

duct

s are

giv

en in

Tab

le 2

.9 a

nd 2

.10

resp

ectiv

ely.

Tabl

e 2.

9 - D

etai

ls o

f Raw

Mat

eria

ls S

tora

ge (A

fter

Exp

ansi

on)

Sr.

No.

N

ame

of R

aw

Mat

eria

l

Cons

umpt

ion

per

Mon

th

(MT)

Phys

ical

St

ate

Mod

e of

St

orag

e M

ater

ial o

f Co

nstr

ucti

on

Capa

city

of

Stor

age

Uni

t N

o. o

f U

nits

Tota

l Sto

rage

Cap

acit

y (a

fter

pro

pose

d ex

pans

ion)

(M

T)

1.

Phen

ol

148.

00

Liqu

id

Tank

M

S 5

MT

2 20

MT

UG T

ank

MS

10 M

T 1

2.

Form

alde

hyde

(3

7%)

659.

64

Liqu

id

Tank

M

S 10

MT

1 30

MT

UG T

ank

MS

10 M

T 1

Tank

H

DPE

5

MT

2

3.

Caus

tic S

oda

2.15

So

lid

Bags

H

DPE

50

kg

20

1 M

T

4.

Met

hano

l 91

.50

Liqu

id

Hor

izon

tal

Tank

M

S 10

MT

1 30

MT

UG T

ank

MS

10 M

T 2

5.

Mel

amin

e 33

.25

Solid

Ba

gs

HD

PE

50 k

g 80

4

MT

6.

Urea

13

7.50

So

lid

Bags

H

DPE

50

kg

60

3 M

T

7.

Acet

ic A

cid

0.55

Li

quid

Ca

rboy

H

DPE

35

lite

rs

5 0.

175

KL






Table 2.10 - Details of Products Storage (After Expansion)

Sr. No. Description Physical

Form Mode of storage Total Storage Capacity

(after proposed expansion)

1 Phenol

Formaldehyde Resin

Semi Solid MS tank 10 MT

5 MT

2 Melamine

Formaldehyde Resin

Semi Solid Stored in jacketed

vessel (directly used in process)

--

3 Urea

Formaldehyde Resin

Semi Solid MS Tank 5 MT

2.8 Requirement of Resources

Increased requirement of resources like water, power, fuel, manpower, plant & machineries, utilities, etc will be there for the expansion of the project. Details of requirements of such resources for expansion of the project are described in subsequent sections under respective headings.

2.8.1 Electricity / Power

Total electricity/power requirement for the project after proposed expansion will be about 350 KVA (Bifurcation of existing and proposed electricity consumption is given in Table 2.11) which will be procured from Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL). In addition to this, unit has already installed a D. G. Set (250 KVA) as stand-by to the main source and the same is utilized only in case of non-availability of power from UGVCL.

Table 2.11 - Electricity Consumption Details

Source Existing (KVA) Proposed (KVA) Total After Expansion (KVA) UGVCL 275 75 350

D. G. Set 250 0 250

2.8.2 Manpower

Total manpower requirement after expansion will be about 30 persons, skilled & unskilled, for the operation and maintenance of the project in efficient way. Out of 30 persons, 2 will be female employees. Preference will be given to the local people from nearby villages based on their skills as well as project requirements. Details of total required manpower are given in Table 2.12.






Table 2.12 - Manpower Requirements

No. of Employees Existing Total After Expansion Particulars Skilled Unskilled Skilled Unskilled

Male 4 10 8 20 Female - - - 2 Total 14 30

2.8.3 Water

For the proposed expansion project, water will be required for domestic activities, greenbelt development and industrial operations in addition to present water requirements for existing plant. Total fresh water requirement will be 27.3 kl/day (Existing project – 11.26 kl/day + proposed project – 16.04 kl/day) which will be fulfilled by bore-well. As per the guidelines issued by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), the proposed project site falls in Non Notified Area and would require permission (NOC) from CGWA for groundwater withdrawal. The unit has already made application for obtaining necessary permission from concerned authority. Proof of the same is attached as Annexure – 9.

2.8.4 Fuel

Fuel is required for Boiler, TFH and D. G. Set (Stand-by). White coal/Saw dust/Wood/Lignite (4 MT/day) will be used in Boiler & TFH and High Speed Diesel (HSD) (46.5 Liters/hr) will be utilized for D. G. Set. Fuel will be purchased from local trader. Details of fuel requirement are given in Table 2.13.

Table 2.13 - Fuel Consumption Details

Utility Existing Fuel Requirement

Proposed Fuel Requirement

Total Fuel Requirement After

Expansion Steam Boiler

(4 TPH) Wood/Lignite – 1.2 MT/Day

White coal/Saw dust/Wood/Lignite

– 2.8 MT/day

White coal/Saw dust/Wood/Lignite

- 4 MT/Day Thermic fluid Heater (15 Lakh Kcal/hr)

D.G. Set (250 KVA) HSD – 46.5

litres/hr -- HSD – 46.5 litres/hr.

2.8.5 Plant, Machineries & Utilities

List of plant machineries required for the proposed expansion project is given in Table 2.14. The actual requirements of utilities and machineries & equipment are not limited






to the list given below as some additional minor requirements can also be cited depending on the necessity noticed during installation & operations.

Table 2.14 - List of Plant Machineries & Utilities

Sr. No.

List Of plant Machineries & Utilities Quantity in No’s

Particular Size / Capacity Existing Proposed Total After

Expansion 1 Steam Boiler 4 TPH 1 0 1

2 Thermic Fluid Heater 15,00,000 Kcal/Hr. 1 0 1

3 D. G. Set 250 KVA 1 0 1

4 Cooling Tower 200 TR 1 0 1 300 TR 1 0 1

5 P.F. Reaction Vessel 5 MT 1 0 1

6 M. F. Reaction Vessel 2 MT 1 0 1

7 U. F. Reaction Vessel 5 MT 0 1 1

2.9 Pollution Potential and Proposed Control Measures There are possibilities of pollution from the existing as well as proposed expansion project due to domestic & industrial wastewater generation & disposal; gaseous emissions from the process, flue gas emissions from utilities, fugitive emissions, noise and hazardous waste generation & disposal. The said probable pollutions are described below under respective headings with necessary details and mitigation measures.

2.9.1 Water Pollution

Total fresh water requirement for the proposed expansion project will be 27.3 kl/day which will be fulfilled by bore-well. For domestic activities 3.3 kl/day, for industrial activities 20.7 kl/day and for greenbelt development 3.3 kl/day water will be required.

A. Water Balance

Domestic Wastewater: Total 2.7 kl/day domestic wastewater will be generated which will be treated using sewage treatment plant and treated water will be reused for gardening purpose.






Industrial Wastewater:

Total 8.90 kl/day industrial wastewater will be generated from project activities. Stream-wise water consumption and wastewater generation is given in Table 2.15 and detailed water balances of existing plant and total (existing + proposed) plant are given in Figure 2.7 and 2.8 respectively.

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 2: P

roje

ct D

escr

iptio

n 2.

24

Tabl

e 2.

15 -

Stre

am-W

ise

Wat

er C

onsu

mpt

ion

& W

aste

wat

er G

ener

atio

n in

Exi

stin

g Pl

ant &

aft

er P

ropo

sed

Expa

nsio

n

Sr. N

o.

Part

icul

ar

Stre

am /

Typ

e W

ater

Req

uire

men

t (K

L/da

y)

Was

tew

ater

Gen

erat

ion

(KL/

day)

Exis

ting

Pr

opos

ed

Afte

r Ex

pans

ion

Exis

ting

Pr

opos

ed

Afte

r Ex

pans

ion

1 D

omes

tic a

ctiv

ities

Fr

esh

1.6

1.7

3.3

1.3

1.4

2.7

2 Gr

eenb

elt d

evel

opm

ent

Fres

h +

Rec

ycle

(4

.46

+ 1.

54)*

=

6 0

(3.3

+ 2

.7)@

=

6 --

--

--

3

Indu

stri

al a

ctiv

ities

Fres

h

3a

. Boi

ler

2.40

7.

60

10.0

0 0.

24

0.76

1.

00

3b. C

oolin

g To

wer

2.

00

6.00

8.

00

0.20

0.

60

0.80

3c

. Pro

cess

0.

05

0.25

0.

30

0.31

1.

69

2.00

3d

. Scr

ubbe

r 0.

25

0.75

1.

00

0.25

0.

75

1.00

3e

. Was

hing

s 0.

50

0.90

1.

40

0.50

0.

90

1.40

To

tal i

ndus

tria

l 5.

20

15.5

0 20

.70

1.50

4.

70

6.20

Tota

l Fre

sh W

ater

(Dom

esti

c +

Indu

stri

al +

Gre

enbe

lt

deve

lopm

ent)

Fr

esh

11.2

6 17

.20

27.3

2.

80

6.10

8.

90

Tota

l (D

omes

tic +

Indu

stri

al +

Gr

eenb

elt d

evel

opm

ent)

Fr

esh

+ Re

cycl

e 12

.80

17.2

0 30

.00

2.80

6.

10

8.90

Not

e:

* Ex

istin

g: In

dica

tes

tota

l wat

er re

quir

emen

t is

6 kl

/day

. Fro

m w

hich

4.4

6 kl

/day

will

be

fulfi

lled

by fr

esh

wat

er; a

nd 1

.54

kl/d

ay w

ill b

e fu

lfille

d by

recy

cled

wat

er fr

om S

TP. D

omes

tic w

/w [1

.3 k

l/da

y] a

nd n

eutr

aliz

ed b

oile

r blo

w d

own

wat

er [0

.24

kl/d

ay] i

s sen

t to

ETP.






@Proposed: Domestic w/w will be sent to STP and boiler blow down will be sent to ETP. The treated w/w from the STP will be utilized for gardening purpose. Therefore, fresh water required for the gardening purpose will be reduced. Total water requirement is 6 kl/day out of which 3.3 kl/day will be fresh water, and 2.7 kl/day will be recycled water from STP.

Figure 2.7 - Water Balance Diagram of Existing Plant






Figure 2.8 - Total Water Balance Diagram of (Existing + Proposed) Plant

B. Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Disposal

Details of Existing Treatment Plants

1. STP for Domestic Wastewater

Total 1.54 kl/day sewage is treated in Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). From total sewage, 1.3 kl/day sewage is generated from Domestic activities and 0.24 kl/day wastewater is generated from Boiler blow down. Wastewater from boiler blow






down is collected and neutralized in the neutralization tank and after that it is treated along with the domestic sewage in STP. Existing STP is shown in Figure 2.9.

2. ETP for Industrial Wastewater

Wastewater from cooling tower blow down, manufacturing process, scrubber and washing operations is collected in Collection cum Neutralization Tank for neutralizing the effluent characteristics.

After that effluent is taken to Nutch filter for sludge separation. Separated dried sludge is collected, stored and disposed of at approved TSDF (SEPPL, Bhachau) site. Filtrate water from effluent filtration tank is taken in the Evaporator and then it is evaporated using heat energy.

We are using heat energy based evaporator. Heat is given by Thermic Fluid Heater. The capacity of evaporator is about 150 L/hr considering worst scenario of effluent quantity. Hence we are maintaining Zero Liquid Discharge.

Flow diagram of existing ETP is shown in Figure 2.10 and details of existing ETP are given in Table 2.16. Technical details of evaporator are given in Table 2.17.

Figure 2.9 - Existing Sewage Treatment Plant






Figure 2.10 - Existing Effluent Treatment Plant

Table 2.16 - Details of Existing Effluent Treatment Plant Units

Name of the Unit Capacity No. of Units Collection cum Neutralization Tank 2.4 kl 1

Nutch Filter 1.0 kl 1 Evaporator 150 L/hr 1

Table 2.17 - Technical details of Evaporator (Existing)

Particulars Volume Capacity 150 L/hr

Quantity of eluent to be evaporated 1260 L/day Working hours per day 9 hrs

MOC MS

Details of Treatment Plants after Proposed Expansion

1. STP for Domestic Wastewater

Total 2.7 kl/day sewage will be generated after proposed expansion of the unit, which will be treated in the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). Proposed STP is shown in Figure 2.11.






2. ETP for Industrial Wastewater

Wastewater from boiler blow down, cooling tower blow down, manufacturing process, scrubber and washing operations will be collected in Collection cum Neutralization Tank.

After that, wastewater will be given Chemical Oxidation Treatment. After completion of chemical treatment, effluent will be taken to Nutch filter/Filter Press for sludge separation. Separated dried sludge will be collected, stored and disposed of at approved TSDF site.

Filtrate water from Filter Press will be taken in the holding tank and then effluent will be evaporated using Evaporator through heat energy.

We will use heat energy based evaporator. Heat will be given by Thermic Fluid Heater. The capacity of evaporator will be around 350 L/hr considering worst scenario of effluent quantity. Hence we will maintain Zero Discharge.

Flow diagram of ETP after proposed expansion is shown in Figure 2.12 and details of the same are given in Table 2.18. Technical details of evaporator are given in Table 2.19.

Figure 2.11 - Sewage Treatment Plant after Proposed Expansion






Figure 2.12 - Effluent Treatment Plant after Proposed Expansion

Table 2.18 - Details of Proposed Effluent Treatment Plant Units

Table 2.19 - Technical details of Evaporator (After Expansion) Particulars Volume

Capacity 350 L/hr Quantity of Effluent to be evaporated 6200 L/day

Working hours per day approx. 9 hrs MOC MS steam jacketed vessel

Name of the Units Capacity No. of Units Collection cum Neutralization Tank 5 kl 2

Chemical Oxidation Tank 7 kl 1 Nutch filter/Filter Press 0.4 m3/hr 1

Holding Tank 6 kl 1 Evaporator 350 L/hr 1






Now stream-wise quality of effluent is shown below in Table 2.20.

Table 2.20 - Stream-wise Quality of Effluent

w/w from Quantity (kl/day)

pH TSS

(mg/l) TDS (mg/l) COD (mg/l)

Process 2.0 3.0-5.0 100-200 6000-8000 15000-20000 Cooling Tower Blowdown 0.8 6.5-7.5 200-250 2000-2500 80-100

Boiler Blowdown 1.0 6.5-7.5 150-200 2000-2500 40-50 Washing activity 1.4 6.0-7.0 200-300 4000-5000 100-150

Scrubber 1.0 3.0-5.0 200-300 1500-2000 100-150 Composite effluent 6.2 4.7-6.2 160-250 3660-4760 4890-6530

2.9.2 Air Pollution

In this proposed expansion project flue gas emissions will be the main source of air pollution. There will be chances of fugitive emissions due to raw material handling and transportation and manufacturing activity.

A. Flue Gas Emission

Details of flue gas stacks for existing and proposed expansion projects are given in Table 2.21 and 2.22. Technical specifications of Air Pollution Control Measures for steam boiler and TFH are given in Table 2.23.

Table 2.21 - Details of Existing Flue Gas Stack

Sr. No.

Stack attached to

Height of the stack

Fuel & its Consumption

APC System

Expected Pollutant

GPCB Limit

1 D.G. Set*

(250 KVA) 6 m

HSD 46.5 Liter/hr

Adequate Stack

Height

SPM SO2 NO2

SPM 150 mg/Nm3

SO2 100 ppm

NO2 50 ppm

2

Steam Boiler

(4 TPH) 30 m

Wood/ Lignite-

1.2 MT/day

Cyclone separator

followed by Bag Filter

and Scrubber

TFH (15 Lakh Kcal/hr)

Cyclone separator

Note: * D. G. set will be used only in case of power failure.






Table 2.22 - Details of Flue Gas Stack (After Proposed Expansion)

Sr. No.

Stack attached to

Height of the stack

Fuel & its Consumption

APC System

Expected Pollutant

GPCB Limit

1 D.G. Set*

(250 KVA) 6 m

HSD 46.5 Liter/hr

Adequate Stack

Height

SPM SO2 NO2

SPM 150 mg/Nm3

SO2 100 ppm

NO2 50 ppm

2

Steam Boiler

(4 TPH)

30 m

White coal/ Saw dust/

Wood/ Lignite-

4 MT/day

Cyclone separator


and Scrubber

TFH (15 Lakh Kcal/hr)

Cyclone separator


and Scrubber

Note: * D. G. set will be used only in case of power failure.

Table 2.23 - Details of Air Pollution Control System for Steam Boiler & TFH

Type of Source Steam Boiler & TFH Capacity 4 TPH & 15 Lakh Kcal/hr

Fuel used in steam boiler White coal/ Saw dust/ Wood/ Lignite Dust Collector (Cyclone separator)

Temperature at Inlet 180 oC Specific Gravity of Dust 1.29

Gas flow rate 9.908 m3/s Input Dust Load 8646.95 mg/m3

Efficiency 60 % Pressure Drop 115 mm WC

No/Size of Cylinder 1 no. No. of Ash Discharge Cone 1 no.

Ash Discharge Air Lock Rotary Valve Bag Filter

Temperature at Inlet 165 oC Specific Gravity of Dust 1.29

Input Dust Load 3458.78 mg / m3






Efficiency 90 % Pressure Drop 110 mm WC

Type of Cleaning Mechanism Solenoid Operated Pulsing Valve Ash Discharge Air Lock Rotary Valve

Air to Cloth ratio 1.02 m3/min/m2 Type of Bags Woven Needle Felt Filter Fabrics Imported Woven Fiber Glass Water Repellent

B. Fugitive Emission

Fugitive emissions are expected to be generated during operational stages of the project. The construction is already completed and plant is actively in operation.

During operation stage, leakages through valves, pumps, emission from open drums containing chemicals, storage tanks, etc. are the major sources of fugitive emissions of organic chemicals and VOCs. Following measures are adopted to prevent and control fugitive emissions:

All the raw materials are stored in isolated storage area and containers are kept tightly closed.

Entire manufacturing activity is carried out in closed reactors / vessels and regular checking and maintenance of the same will be carried out to avoid any leakages.

All the motors of pumps for the handling of hazardous chemicals are flame proof and provided with suitable mechanical seal with stand-by arrangement.

The control of all parameters on a continuous basis is done by adequate control valves, pressure release valves and safety valves etc.

All the flange joints of the pipe lines are covered with flange guards. The spillages / leakages of specific chemical will be collected and used or drained

to effluent treatment plant. Precautionary measures are taken while handling various hazardous chemicals. There are provisions of adequate ventilation systems in process plant and

hazardous chemical storage area. A regular preventive maintenance is planned to replace or rectify all gaskets,

joints etc. Transporters are instructed to cover the trucks by tarpaulin sheets. TREM card is provided to the driver during the transportation of Hazardous raw

materials/products. Sufficient information and training regarding characteristics and immediate

actions in case of any spillage or accident during transportation of hazardous chemical is provided to the driver.

The unit has also developed green belt area within the factory premises to control






the fugitive emissions from spreading into surrounding environment. Moreover, unit will carry out regular work place monitoring.

2.9.3 Solid/Hazardous Waste

There will be two types of Solid/Hazardous wastes generated from the project. The details of hazardous waste generation and handling / management are given in Table 2.24. Unit will provide storage area for hazardous wastes having roof, pucca flooring with leachate collection system. Leachate, if any will be collected and treated in effluent treatment plant. Unit will take membership of TSDF site after commencement of proposed project.

A. Municipal Solid Waste

The Municipal solid waste includes the paper wastes from Office as well as other domestic wastes.

Paper wastes are sold to scrap vendors, while other domestic wastes are treated in STP and disposed off in a proper manner.

B. Hazardous Solid Waste

Table 2.24 - Details of Hazardous Waste Management

Sr. No. Description Category

Existing Quantity

MT/annum

Proposed Quantity

MT/annum

After Expansion Quantity

MT/annum

Mode of Disposal

1 ETP Sludge + Evaporation

Residue 35.3 0.6 21.4 22.0

Collection, storage and disposal at

approved TSDF (SEPPL, Bhachau)

site

2 Discarded

Plastic Bags / Barrels

33.1 0.24 0.36 0.6

Collection, storage & sold to

authorized vendor.

3 Used Oil 5.1 0.07 -- 0.07

Collection, storage and used within premises as a lubricant /

sold to registered recycler.






Fly Ash Management:

Proposed fuel for Boiler & TFH : White coal/ Saw dust/ Wood/ Lignite

Fuel requirement : 4.0 MT/Day

Fly ash generation has been calculated considering maximum ash generation scenario considering the use of Lignite.

Ash content in Lignite : 10.41 %

Total Ash generation = 0.1041 x 4.0 MT/day

= 0.4164 MT/day

Considering 50% Ash to be collected from bottom,

Bottom Ash = 0.5 x 0.4164 MT/day

= 0.2082 MT/day [A]

Considering 50 % Ash to be carried away with flue gas as fly ash which will be further trapped in dust collector (Efficiency: 60 %) and bag filter (Efficiency: 90 %)(40% left out)

Fly ash trapped in Air pollution control units = 0.6 x (0.5 x 0.4164) + 0.9 x {0.4 x (0.5 x 0.4164)}

= 0.1998 MT/day [B]

Total Maximum Ash to be generated using coal = 0.408 MT/day [A + B]

Total Ash to be generated will be stored into silo with proper care and sold to bricks manufacturer.

2.9.4 Noise & Vibration

Noise is generated sometimes due to the operation of D. G. set in the existing project. However, D. G. set is kept as standby and there is no other source of noise and vibration from the manufacturing activity except plant machineries. However, unit has taken following adequate precautionary measures for noise and vibration control;

Latest technology based low noise D.G. set with acoustic enclosures is installed. All the vibrating parts are checked periodically and serviced to reduce the noise

generation. The equipment, which generates excessive noise, is provided with enclosures.

Proper and timely oiling, lubrication and preventive maintenance is carried out for the machineries and equipments to reduce noise generation.

Ear muffs/ earplugs are also provided to the workers working under high noise area to minimize the adverse effect on the health.

To reduce the noise generation during the transportation activities; the transport






contractor is instructed to keep vehicle periodically serviced and maintain as per the requirement of latest trend in automobile industry. Only those vehicles with PUC’s are allowed for the transportation.

The transport contractor is also informed to avoid unnecessary speeding of vehicles inside the premises.

Noise monitoring is done regularly at prominent places in the plant. The existing greenbelt area helps to prevent the noise pollution outside the

premises.

2.9.5 Odor Control Plan

Odor can be defined as “perception of smell”. Odorous substances emitted from industrial sources can be due to both inorganic and organic gases and particulates. Many odorous compounds result from process activities. There exists perceived connection between odors and their health effects. Thus, it is important to propose mitigation measures for minimizing odor nuisance. [2] Odor sources due to proposed expansion project are given in the Table 2.25.

Table 2.25 – Details of Probable Odor Sources & Control Measures

Probable Odor Sources Control Measures Emissions from formaldehyde storage area Ensuring that storage tanks are always in

closed condition and it is transferred to process area through leak proof pipelines.

Wastewater treatment plant Ensuring that the operation is being/will be carried out under the best management practices.

Emissions from phenolic resin and melamine resin storage areas

Ensuring that resins are stored in closed tanks and suction hoods are provided above the resin storage tanks while it is being used for manufacturing of laminated sheets.

2.9.6 Potential Impacts & Mitigation Measures

Brief description of potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures is provided in the Table 2.26 below.

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 2: P

roje

ct D

escr

iptio

n 2.

37

Tabl

e 2.

26 –

Pro

babl

e En

viro

nmen

tal I

mpa

cts

and

Mit

igat

ion

Mea

sure

s

Proj

ect A

ctiv

ity

Like

ly

Pollu

tant

s Su

rrou

ndin

g En

viro

nmen

t M

edia

Li

kely

Impa

cts

Prob

able

Mit

igat

ion

Mea

sure

s

Lign

ite

stor

age

&

hand

ling

in s

tock

ya

rd

Dus

t

Agri

cultu

ral &

In

dust

rial

Air

D

egra

datio

n of

sur

roun

ding

air

qu

ality

Hea

lth

haza

rds

to

loca

l in

habi

tant

s

Redu

ced

grow

th o

f ve

geta

tion

that

get

s coa

ted

with

coa

l dus

t

Redu

ctio

n in

soi

l fer

tility

due

to

pollu

tant

dep

ositi

on

Pr

ovid

ing

cont

rolle

d ex

cess

ai

r to

ens

ure

com

plet

e fu

el

com

bust

ion

En

clos

ed

ligni

te

stor

age

cons

ider

ing

win

d di

rect

ions

Prov

isio

n of

ad

equa

te

APCM

bef

ore

stac

k

Ash

hand

ling

&

stor

age

PM

Emis

sion

s fro

m fl

ue

gas s

tack

PM

, SO 2

, N

O x, C

O

Abst

ract

ion

of

grou

nd w

ater

--

W

ater

Reso

urce

dep

letio

n

Max

imiz

e th

e us

age

of

trea

ted

wat

er

Trea

tmen

t of w

/w

gene

rate

d fr

om

proc

ess a

ctiv

ities

--

W

ater

La

nd d

egra

datio

n du

e to

wat

er

perc

olat

ion

D

egra

datio

n of

wat

er q

ualit

y of

re

ceiv

ing

wat

er b

ody

D

esig

ning

ef

ficie

nt

w/w

tr

eatm

ent

syst

ems

and

reus

ing

trea

ted

wat

er

base

d on

it’s

qual

ity

Lign

ite p

ile a

rea

run

off

PM, S

O 2,

NO x

, CO

W

ater

La

nd d

egra

datio

n du

e to

wat

er

perc

olat

ion

D

egra

datio

n of

wat

er q

ualit

y of

re

ceiv

ing

wat

er b

ody

Su

itabl

e pl

ant

layo

ut

and

prov

isio

n of

ru

n of

f co

llect

ion

syst

em

Man

ufac

turi

ng &

st

age

of re

sins

VO

Cs

Air

H

ealth

haz

ards

due

to o

dors

Odor

mas

king

Prov

idin

g od

or sc

rubb

er






Bibliography

[1] The Director General of Meteorology, "Climatological Normals (1981 - 2010)," India Meteorological Department, New Delhi, 2011.

[2] A. K. A. Rathi, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: A Practical Guide For Professional Practice, Ahmedabad: Akar Unlimited, 2016.


M/s. RB Polymers Ltd. Survey No: 196/1, Plot No.: 103 to 108, Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Village: Iyava, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.


Chapter-3: Description of Environment 3.1

CHAPTER - 3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Introduction Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report requires identifying potential environmental impacts due to the proposed expansion of the project and that needs a datum on which the impact identification can be done. For generating baseline conditions, it is necessary to collect primary and secondary data for different environmental components like air, noise, water, land, socio-economic factors, ecology & biodiversity which will be affected by the operation of any project activity. The objective of establishing baseline conditions is “To compile authentic and relevant information on the environmental components in the study area, which are likely to undergo change due to the project-related activities in both the short as well as long term and have potential of causing environmental impacts.” This necessitates ensuring focus on capturing the information which is relevant, appropriate, authentic and credible. The elaborate monitoring for generating baseline scenario is generally preceded by a well-planned desk work and reconnaissance survey of the study area by the concerned functional professionals in consultation with the EIA team leader and proper documentation of the observations/findings. An effective methodology is important for baseline data collection and impacts prediction to develop an efficient Environmental Management Plan. In this regard, it is important to understand the ground realities of the core zone and buffer zone by the experts involved in baseline studies. Accordingly, a team of experts visited the proposed expansion project site to understand the site surrounding and possible impacts from the activities of the proposed expansion project. The EIA coordinators in consultation with the respective functional area experts selected the sampling locations as per the TOR prescribed by the EAC, New Delhi. An attempt has been made to collect the relevant and authentic information about existing environmental conditions concerning the below mentioned six major environmental attributes:

Air Environment Noise Environment Water Environment Soil, Landscape and Visual Environment Ecological Environment





Social Environment Subsequently, the field monitoring was undertaken during October to December, 2018 by the team of T. R. Associates’ Laboratory. The collected data are analyzed and interpreted. The same is represented below under various sections. 3.1.1 Baseline Study Area To carry out Environment Baseline Monitoring and to generate baseline environmental data, study area of 10 km radial distance from existing project site has been selected. Base line data of ambient air quality, water quality, land use & land cover, topography, ecology as well as socio economic status was collected for study area of 10 km. 3.1.2 Methodology of Baseline Study For the generation of baseline data, guidelines proposed by MoEF&CC as well as generic TORs issued by Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF&CC has been taken into consideration. Relevant secondary data available for different environmental components were collected and analyzed. Baseline planning has been described in Table 3.1 in brief.

Table 3.1 – Brief Baseline Planning Sr. No.

Environmental Attribute Description of Baseline Planning

1. Air

Ambient Air Monitoring Frequency: 24 hourly twice a week throughout the study period No. of Locations: 8 locations in core and buffer zone of the project site Parameters: SO2, NOx, PM2.5, PM10, CO, VOC

Stack Monitoring Monitoring Frequency: Once during study period No. of Locations: Project site Parameters: SPM, SO2, NOx

2. Meteorology

Monitoring Frequency: On hourly basis for entire study period No. of Locations: Project Site only Parameters: Temperature, Relative humidity, Wind direction, Wind speed, Precipitation

3. Water

Surface Water Monitoring Monitoring Frequency: Once during Monitoring Period No. of Locations: 8 locations in core and buffer zone of the project site





Parameters: As per CPCB guidelines Ground Water Monitoring

Monitoring Frequency: Once during Monitoring Period No. of Locations: 8 locations in core and buffer zone of the project site Parameters: As per CPCB guidelines

Wastewater Monitoring Monitoring Frequency: Once during study period No. of Locations: Inlet and outlet of STP & ETP Parameters: pH, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS

4. Noise Monitoring Frequency: Day & Night Time monitoring for a week No. of Locations: 8 locations within core & buffer zone of study area

5. Ecology &

Biodiversity Study

Monitoring Frequency: Once in a study period Locations: 5 km aerial distance from the project site Methodology: Visual encounter

6. Landuse Pattern

Monitoring Frequency: Once in a season Location: 10 km radius (aerial distance) from the project site Methodology: IRS P6 LISS-III satellite image procured from NRSC, Hyderabad

7. Geology, Geohydrology

Monitoring Frequency: Once in a season Locations: 10 km radius (aerial distance) from the project site Methodology: SRTM3, ERDAS Imagine & toposheet analysis using Q-GIS

8. Soil

Monitoring Frequency: Once in a season No. of Locations: 8 locations within core & buffer zone of study area Methodology: As per CPCB guidelines Parameters: pH, organic matter, total phosphorous, EC, sodium, potassium, cation exchange capacity, water holding capacity, SAR

3.2 Air Environment Dispersion of different air pollutants released into the atmosphere have significant impacts on the neighborhood air environment of an industrial project and forms an important part of impact assessment studies. The ambient air quality status with respect to the study area of 10 km radius from the plant site will form the baseline information over which the predicted impacts due to the proposed expansion of plant can be super imposed to find out the net (final) impacts on air environment. From the final impacts a viable Environmental Management Plan (EMP) can be prepared based on the impact statement for the air environment. The baseline status of the ambient air quality can be assessed thorough scientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The design of monitoring





network in the air quality surveillance program has to be based on the following considerations.

Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale. Topography of the study area. Representation of regional background levels. Representation of plant site. Representation of cross sectional distribution in the downwind direction. Inclusion of major distinct villages to generate the baseline status.

Table 3.2 - Period of Meteorological Data Collection

Meteorological Data

Primary data (October to December, 2018): Parameters like Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Temperature, Humidity and Precipitation collected for project site using Automatic Weather Station. Secondary data (Entire Year): Secondary data has been collected from the nearest IMD source (Ahmedabad) for Temperature, Humidity, Rainfall, and Wind Speed.

3.2.1 Climate of the Study Area The climate of the study area is characterized by hot summer and general dryness except during the southwest monsoon seasons [1]. Information presented in subsequent paragraphs is from the most recently published Long Term Climatologically Tables for the nearest observatory, Ahmedabad by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Table 3.3 - Monthly Mean Values of Meteorological Data (Secondary Data Year 1981 -

2010) [2]

Month Air Temperature

(°C) Humidity

(%) Mean Wind Speed (kmph)

Rainfall (mm)

Max. Min. Max. Min. January 28.1 12.4 63 35 6.2 1

February 30.8 14.3 56 26 6.4 0.8 March 35.8 19.5 50 21 7.1 0.6 April 39.6 23.9 56 20 8.3 2.4 May 41.6 27 65 25 11.3 7 June 38.8 27.5 74 44 12.3 80 July 33.6 25.9 85 69 10.7 291.2

August 32 25 87 72 9.1 266.2 September 33.8 24.7 82 60 7.4 86.8

October 35.7 21.4 65 41 4.8 11.7 November 32.9 16.7 57 36 4.7 2.3





Month Air Temperature

(°C) Humidity

(%) Mean Wind Speed (kmph)

Rainfall (mm)

Max. Min. Max. Min. December 29.5 13.4 61 37 5.4 1

Annual Mean 34.4 21.0 67 41 7.8 750.9

3.2.2 Site Specific Meteorology (October 2018 – December 2018) Micrometeorological conditions at the project site regulate the dispersion and dilution of air pollutants in the atmosphere. For this purpose, an Automatic Weather Station was installed near the project site as shown in Figure 3.1, for the period October to December, 2018 and recorded hourly observations for the parameters like Atmospheric Stability, Temperature (°C), Relative Humidity (%), Wind Speed (m/s), Wind Direction and Precipitation (mm). The hourly-recorded observations during above stated study period are used in computing percentage frequencies and are depicted in the form of ‘wind rose’ in Figure 3.2. Wind rose from secondary source for Sanand region has been attached as Figure 3.3. Overall summery of primary meteorological data is shown in Table 3.4 and detailed data are attached as Annexure - 4. Based on the stated wind rose diagram it can be interpreted that seasonal wind direction is from North-East (NE) to South-West (SW).

Figure 3.1 - Automatic Weather Station installed near project site





Table 3.4 - Site Specific Meteorological Data (October - December, 2018)

Parameters October -

2018 November -

2018 December -

2018 Temperature (°C) Minimum 21 18 14

Maximum 44 38 32 Average 33.03 27.6 23.50

Relative Humidity (%) Minimum 19 20 28

Maximum 78 70 73 Average 45.24 40.08 47.34

Wind Speed (km/hr) Minimum 0.00 0.00 0.84

Maximum 3.61 4.17 3.88 Average 1.29 1.77 1.71

Total Rainfall (mm) Average 0.31 0.00 0.00

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

7

Fi

gure

3.2

- W

ind

Ros

e D

iagr

am fo

r Pr

imar

y D

ata

Colle

cted

for

Oct

ober

201

8 to

Dec

embe

r 20

18





Figure 3.3 - Wind Rose Diagram of Entire Year (Secondary Source) 1

1 https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/modelclimate/s%C4%81nand_india_1257486





3.2.3 Selection of AAQ Stations A network of eight (8) ambient air-sampling locations has been selected for assessment of the existing status of air environment within the study zone. The heights of the sampling locations were kept between 3 to 6 m in all the locations. After reconnaissance of the area and observing the topographical features and review of the available meteorological data and local conditions the sampling sites were chosen which will be the representative of the local areas under study.

Figure 3.4 – Google Image showing Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

3.2.3.1 Existing AAQ Status

Ambient levels of pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO, and VOC are selected for the sampling. Locations selected for monitoring (Figure 3.5) and justification for their selection has been shown in Table 3.5. The methodology of analysis is given in the following Tables 3.6.

N





Table 3.5 - Ambient Air Monitoring Locations

Sr. No.

Ambient Air Sampling Location

Located in

Aerial Distance from Project Site (in km)

Direction Justification

1 Project Site Center 0 - Compulsory Location

2 Iyava Down Wind

1.43 NE Predominant

Downwind (1-5 km)

3 Bhavanpur Down Wind

8.30 NE 3rd Downwind (5-10

km) 4 Khoda Up Wind 1.24 WSW 3rd Upwind (1-5 km)

5 Goraj Cross Wind

6.26 SSE Crosswind (1-5 km) + 2nd Highest Population

6 Sanand Cross Wind

7.38 ESE Crosswind (5-10 km) +

Highest Population

7 Bol Up Wind 5.44 SW Predominant Upwind

(5-10 km) + Industrial Area

8 Chharodi Cross Wind

4.74 WNW Crosswind (1-5 km) + 8th Highest Population

Table 3.6 - Ambient Air Quality Analysis Methodology

Method of Analysis

Vari

able

s Dus

t PM10 IS 5182(Part-23):2006 (RA 2017) PM2.5 STP No. TRA/STP/AA/02

Gase

s

SO2 IS 5182(Part-2):2001 (RA 2017) NO2 IS 5182(Part-6):2006 (RA 2017) CO STP No. TRA/STP/AA/08

VOC STP No. TRA/STP/AA/07 Various statistical parameters like standard deviation, geometric mean, minimum; maximum concentrations and different percentiles have been computed from the data generated during sampling in all sampling stations.





Village: Goraj Village: Bhavanpur

Figure 3.5 - Photographs showing Ambient Air Monitoring

3.2.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results and Observations The following Table 3.7 shows the minimum, maximum, mean and 98th percentile values of the air pollutants monitored at various sites and Table 3.8 shows the interpretation of results. Also stack monitoring of existing unit was carried out. Results of it are presented below in Table 3.9. AAQ results are attached as Annexure – 3.

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

12

Tabl

e 3.

7 - A

mbi

ent A

ir Q

ualit

y M

onit

orin

g R

esul

ts

Para

met

er

Valu

e AA

Q M

onit

orin

g Lo

cati

on

NAA

Q

Stan

dard

s (2

4 hr

s.)

Proj

ect

Site

Iy

ava

Kho

da

Chha

rodi

Bo

l Go

raj

Sana

nd B

hava

npur

PM 2.

5

(μg/

m3 )

Min

42

.06

37.7

2 33

.48

40.8

8 35

.29

32.1

6 39

.03

28.9

9

60 μ

g/m

3 M

ax.

51.0

2 48

.03

41.8

4 49

.93

45.8

1 39

.26

48.8

3 34

.47

Mea

n 46

.01

44.6

4 38

.26

45.2

1 42

.87

36.6

8 46

.18

32.2

1 98

th P

erce

ntile

50

.89

47.6

4 41

.46

49.5

0 45

.55

39.2

0 48

.74

34.3

1

PM 10

(μ

g/m

3 )

Min

79

.29

71.0

8 67

.42

77.6

4 69

.15

65.8

8 74

.61

59.9

8

100

μg/m

3 M

ax.

88.1

1 80

.19

74.8

2 86

.14

77.9

3 71

.07

83.9

7 66

.12

Mea

n 84

.52

76.0

2 71

.44

82.2

7 73

.52

68.5

0 79

.67

63.6

3 98

th P

erce

ntile

88

.07

80.1

1 74

.17

86.1

2 77

.53

71.0

1 83

.52

66.1

1

SO2

(μg/

m3 )

Min

16

.22

12.3

6 8.

84

10.4

6 13

.34

7.25

11

.46

6.14

80 μ

g/m

3 M

ax.

24.6

7 18

.78

14.7

3 15

.80

20.2

8 13

.75

17.5

6 11

.45

Mea

n 20

.06

15.4

9 12

.20

13.1

0 16

.95

10.8

8 14

.96

8.38

98

th P

erce

ntile

24

.42

18.4

6 14

.62

15.7

5 19

.75

13.5

4 17

.43

11.4

4

NO 2

(μg/

m3 )

Min

24

.08

26.3

4 19

.23

21.3

5 25

.93

17.6

3 23

.91

16.3

1

80 μ

g/m

3 M

ax.

43.6

7 31

.34

24.9

0 26

.52

32.8

9 23

.80

27.4

8 21

.49

Mea

n 38

.37

28.7

4 21

.88

23.7

3 29

.48

20.1

2 25

.93

18.4

4 98

th P

erce

ntile

43

.34

31.0

2 24

.75

26.5

0 32

.74

23.7

7 27

.44

21.0

2

VOC

--

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

1)

CO

--

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

Not

e: B

.D.L

. – B

elow

Det

ecta

ble

Lim

it

DL

– D

etec

tabl

e Li

mit

ND

– N

ot D

etec

ted

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

13

Tabl

e 3.

8 –

Inte

rpre

tati

on o

f Am

bien

t Air

Qua

lity

Mon

itor

ing

Sr. N

o.

Para

met

er

Base

line

Stat

us

1.

PM

2.5

PM2.

5 co

ncen

trat

ions

in

the

stud

y ar

ea w

ere

rang

ing

from

28.

99 t

o 51

.02

μg/m

3 w

ith 9

8th p

erce

ntile

va

lues

in th

e ra

nge

of 3

4.31

to 5

0.89

μg/

m3

whi

ch a

re w

ithin

the

stip

ulat

ed N

AAQS

val

ues.

The

mai

n co

ntri

butio

n to

PM

2.5

at a

ll th

e AA

QM l

ocat

ions

was

mai

nly

due

to l

ocal

act

iviti

es s

uch

as

vehi

cula

r m

ovem

ent

and

natu

ral

dust

. But

, at

proj

ect

site

it

was

due

to

hand

ling

of c

oal

and

othe

r m

anuf

actu

ring

act

iviti

es.

2.

PM

10

PM10

conc

entr

atio

ns in

the

stud

y ar

ea w

ere

rang

ing

from

59.

98 to

88.

1 μg

/m3

with

98th

per

cent

ile v

alue

s in

the

rang

e of

66.

11 to

88.

07μg

/m3

whi

ch a

re w

ithin

the

stip

ulat

ed N

AAQS

val

ues.

The

mai

n co

ntri

butio

n to

PM

10 a

t al

l th

e AA

QM l

ocat

ions

was

mai

nly

due

to l

ocal

act

iviti

es s

uch

as

vehi

cula

r mov

emen

t, ag

ricu

ltura

l act

iviti

es a

nd p

reva

iling

win

d.

3.

SO

2 SO

2 co

ncen

trat

ions

in th

e st

udy

area

wer

e ra

ngin

g fr

om 6

.14

to 2

4.67

μg/

m3

with

98th

per

cent

ile v

alue

s in

th

e ra

nge

of 1

1.44

to 2

4.42

μg/

m3

whi

ch a

re w

ithin

the

stip

ulat

ed N

AAQS

val

ues.

4.

N

O 2

NO 2

conc

entr

atio

ns in

the

stud

y ar

ea w

ere

rang

ing

from

16.

31 to

43.

67 μ

g/m

3 w

ith 9

8th p

erce

ntile

val

ues

in th

e ra

nge

of 2

1.02

to 4

3.34

μg/

m3

whi

ch a

re w

ithin

the

stip

ulat

ed N

AAQS

val

ues.

5.

VO

C N

ot d

etec

ted

6.

CO

N

ot d

etec

ted

Ta

ble

3.9

– St

ack

Mon

itor

ing

Res

ults

Sr

. No.

Pa

ram

eter

U

nit

Res

ults

Sa

mpl

ing

and

anal

ysis

met

hod

GPCB

Per

mis

sibl

e Li

mit

1

PM

Mg/

Nm

3 83

.10

IS 1

1255

(Par

t-1)

15

0 2

NO2

pp

m

5.81

IS

112

55 (P

art-

7)

50

3 SO

2 pp

m

10.1

5 IS

112

55 (P

art-

2)

100





3.3 Noise Environment Noise can be defined as any sound that is undesirable because it interferes with speech and hearing, and is intense enough to damage hearing, or is otherwise annoying.

3.3.1 Sampling Methodology

Pre-project noise levels have been monitored at different points within the study area using on the spot measurement device manufactured by LUTRON SL 4033-SD having range of 30 to 130 dB (A).

Equivalent sound levels were then calculated from the recorded values of noise levels for the day and night time. Then Leq values of noise levels are compared with the noise standards prescribed by CPCB2.

3.3.2 Sampling Frequency

Noise levels of selected locations were monitored on hourly basis for 24 hours, once during the study period.

3.3.3 Selection of Monitoring Locations and Results

To study noise levels in 10 km study area, sensitive receptors were identified and noise monitoring was carried out at a distance more than 100 m from the identified location. As this is existing project site, noise monitoring was carried out within the industry premises and other 7 locations keeping in view various other activities such as; residential activities, industrial activities and traffic pattern.

Selected noise monitoring locations (Figure 3.6) along with justification for selection have been described in Table 3.10 below. Recorded noise levels are presented in Table 3.11.

Table 3.10 – Noise Monitoring Locations

Sr. No.

Noise Monitoring

Location

Located in

Aerial Distance from Project Site

(in km) Direction Justification

1 Project Site Center 0 -- Compulsory

Location 2 Iyava Down 1.43 NE 3rd Nearest

2 The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000





Wind Village

3 Khoda Up Wind 1.24 WSW 2nd Nearest Village

4 Motipura Up Wind 5.44 SW 7th Nearest Village

5 Virpara Cross Wind

0.74 N 1st Nearest Village

6 Chharodi Cross Wind

4.74 WNW 6th Nearest Village

7 Rupawati Cross Wind

2.25 SSE 4th Nearest Village

8 Vasna Iyava Cross Wind

2.42 ESE 5th Nearest Village

Figure 3.6 - Google Image showing Noise Monitoring Locations





Location: Project Site Location: Chharodi

Location: Khoda Location: Rupavati

Figure 3.7 – Images showing Noise Monitoring

Table 3.11 - Noise Level Monitoring Data [Day and Night timings in Leq dB (A)]

Day Time Monitoring

Sampling Location

Sampling Date Category Recorded Level in dB(A) Permissible

Limit [in dB (A)] Minimum Maximum Leq

Project site

23-10-2018 Industrial 57.1 73.2 67.7 75

Khoda 24-10-2018 Residential 49.1 55.2 51.95 55

Chharodi 25-10-2018 Residential 47.8 56.1 54.1 55

Virpura 26-10-2018 Residential 51.4 56.7 54.3 55

Rupavati 27-10-2018 Residential 43.1 54.8 52.53 55





Day Time Monitoring

Sampling Location



Motipura 28-10-2018 Residential 41.7 58.6 53.4 55

Iyava 29-10-2018 Residential 51.2 57.6 55.1 55

Vasna Iyava

30-10-2018 Residential 49.2 55.3 54.1 55

Night Time Monitoring

Sampling Location



Project site 23-10-2018 Industrial 51.6 68.6 61.9 70

Khoda 24-10-2018 Residential 40.9 45.2 43.75 45

Chharodi 25-10-2018 Residential 39.8 44.9 43.01 45

Virpura 26-10-2018 Residential 38.1 46.3 42.1 45

Rupavati 27-10-2018 Residential 41.1 44.6 43.35 45

Motipura 28-10-2018 Residential 36.9 45.5 41.13 45

Iyava 29-10-2018 Residential 42.2 48.3 45.0 45

Vasna Iyava

30-10-2018 Residential 37.8 44.8 42.0 45

3.3.4 Discussion of Noise Levels

The minimum noise level measured in the study area was 51.95 dB (A) in day time at Khoda village and 41.13 dB (A) at Motipura village in night time. The maximum noise level measured in the study area was 67.7 dB (A) in daytime and 61.9 dB (A) in night time, both at project site. Based on the noise monitoring results it can be concluded that in day time noise levels are higher than the permissible limit at Iyava village where transportation





activities are on higher side. Also, during night time noise monitoring results are slightly higher than the permissible limit at Iyava village which is also due to vehicular movements during night time. 3.4 Water Environment Studies on Water Environment aspects of ecosystem is important for EIA studies to identify sensitive issues and take appropriate action by maintaining ‘ecological homeostasis’ in the early stages of development of the project. The objective of this report is to define the present environment in which the proposed expansion is to occur, to evaluate all possible eventualities, to ensure that all negative impacts are minimized, and to demonstrate that proposed expansion project has been appropriately announced to all interested parties so that their concerns can be considered. Water of high quality is essential to human life, and water of acceptable quality is essential for agricultural, industrial, domestic and commercial uses. So, water quality studies have been carried out in the study area to understand the availability of water resources, possibility of water contamination and existing water quality.

3.4.1 Sampling and Analysis Methodology

Water samples were collected from 16 locations; out of which 8 were from surface water sources and other 8 were from ground water sources. They were analyzed for physico-chemical, biological and microbiological parameters. Parameters like pH, Temperature and DO were analysed onsite.

For sampling, preservation and transportation of water samples; guidelines prescribed by CPCB3 were followed. Other water quality parameters were analysed as per the procedures specified in APHA [1] / IS 3025.

Method of Water Sampling

Washing the bottles/cans with distilled water prior to the sampling. Before collection of water, the bottles/cans are again washed 2-3 times with the same water. For surface water, bottles were lowered to a minimum depth of 30 cm below water surface. At each point different sets of water samples were collected to cover all the parameters. Proper attention is taken into proper numbering at the site. Sterilized bottles were used for the samples that are to be analysed for bacteria.

3 Guidelines for Water Quality Monitoring (MINARS/27/2007-08)





Civil supply water pipeline taps are sterilized before collection for bacteriological analysis. Parameters like pH, conductivity and temperature were analysed in the field conditions and

the results were reconfirmed after getting to the laboratory. DO is fixed in the field itself. Appropriate preservatives are added, depending upon the elements to be analysed and marked accordingly [IS: 3025 (part I) 1987].

All the water samples collected in the ice box were immediately transported to the laboratory and froze at < 5 °C for analysis.

Field observations were noted in the field notebook. As far as possible photographs were taken at almost all sampling points.


The water quality sampling and survey was carried-out once during the study period in October-2018, within the 10 km radius from the project site.


Locations for SW and GW monitoring were selected based on the guidelines for water quality monitoring issued by CPCB in 2008. Surface Water

Google image showing surface water monitoring locations and photographs showing SW sampling are attached as Figure 3.8 & Figure 3.9 respectively. Table 3.12 shows all the locations selected for SW sampling & monitoring.

Figure 3.8 – Google Image showing Surface Water Sampling Locations





Location: Chandrasan Pond Location: Iyava Pond

Location: Canal near Vasna Iyava Location: Bol Pond

Figure 3.9 – Images showing Surface Water Sampling

Table 3.12 – Surface Water Monitoring Locations

Sr. No. Location Distance (km) Direction Located in 1. Chandrasan Pond 4.58 NNW CW 2. Bol Pond 5.60 SW UW 3. Iyava Pond 1.37 NE DW 4. Chekhla Pond 7.40 NE DW 5. Minor Canal near Vasna Iyava 2.99 East CW 6. Bhadreti Lake 7.63 ESE CW 7. Gadhiya Lake 8.24 ESE CW 8. Goraj Pond 6.31 South CW

The results of SW analysis along with testing procedure used are tabulated against CPCB limits in Table 3.13.

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

21

Tabl

e 3.

13 –

Sur

face

Wat

er Q

ualit

y R

esul

ts

Sr.

No.

Pa

ram

eter

s Ch

andr

asan

Po

nd

Bol

Pond

Iy

ava

Pond

Ch

ekhl

a Po

nd

Cana

l nea

r Va

sna

Iyav

a Bh

adre

ti La

ke

Gadh

iya

Lake

Go

raj

Pond

Te

stin

g M

etho

d Ac

cept

able

Li

mit

Perm

issi

ble

Lim

it

1 pH

8.

07

7.96

7.

89

8.66

8.

39

8.29

9.

15

8.65

IS

: 30

25 (P

art 1

1)

6.5-

8.5

No

Rela

xatio

n

2 Te

mp

(°C)

26

.7

26.4

26

.90

24.5

25

.7

25.3

24

.5

25.1

IS

: 30

25 (P

art 9

) --

--

3 Co

lor (

cu)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 2

120

B 5

15

4 EC

(μS)

71

8 15

76

1505

.88

600

1106

54

7 98

2 76

5 IS

: 30

25 (P

art 1

4)

-- --

5 DO

(mg/

L)

3.8

4.8

4.70

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

1)

4.5

3.1

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

1)

IS :

3025

(Par

t 38)

6 Tu

rbid

ity (N

TU)

2.9

3.8

3.50

2.

7 3.

6 2.

0 3.

1 3.

0 AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

213

0 B

1 5

7 Am

mon

ical

N

itrog

en

(mg/

L)

1.9

1.6

1.23

0.

9 4.

2 2.

1 1.

4 0.

9 AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

450

0 N

H3 C

--

--

8 Ch

lori

de a

s Cl

(mg/

L)

132

218

314.

30

101

142

127

129

152

IS :

3025

(Par

t 32)

25

0 10

00

9 To

tal H

ardn

ess

as C

aCO

3 (m

g/L)

13

3 15

0 43

0 14

0 16

0 12

0 19

0 90

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

234

0 –

C 20

0 60

0

10

Ca H

ardn

ess

(mg/

L)

33

60.0

18

0 53

.33

130.

0 50

.0

100.

0 30

.0

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 3

500

- Ca:

B

-- --

11

Mg

Har

dnes

s (m

g/L)

10

0 90

25

0 87

30

70

90

60

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

350

0 - M

g: B

--

--

12

Calc

ium

as C

a (m

g/L)

13

.4

24.0

72

.14

21.4

52

.1

20.0

40

.1

12.0

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

350

0 - C

a: B

75

20

0

13

Mag

nesi

um a

s M

g (m

g/L)

24

.3

21.9

60

.75

21.1

7.

3 17

.0

21.9

14

.6

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 3

500

- Mg:

B

30

100

14

Carb

onat

e

(mg/

L)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

25.4

29

.4

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

28.1

27

.1

-- --

--

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

22

15

Bica

rbon

ate

(mg/

L)

72

108

75.6

0 79

90

40

87

86

--

-- --

16

Nitr

ate

as N

O3

(mg/

L)

3.40

1.

67

2.19

B.

D.L

(DL=

1)

1.53

1.

12

B.D.

L(DL

=1)

B.D

.L(D

L=1)

IS

: 30

25 (P

art-

34)

45

No

Rela

xatio

n

17

Fluo

ride

as F

(m

g/L)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

450

0 F-

D

1 1.

5

18

Sodi

um a

s Na

(mg/

L)

59

110

75.0

0 50

81

42

65

68

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

350

0 N

a B

-- --

19

Pota

ssiu

m a

s K

(mg/

L)

7 12

8.

00

5 10

4

8 7

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 3

500

K B

-- --

20

Boro

n as

B

(mg/

L)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

IS :

3025

(Par

t-57

) 0.

5 1

21

Iron

as F

e (m

g/L)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

350

0 Fe

B

0.3

No

Rela

xatio

n

22

Phen

ol (m

g/L)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

B.D.

L (D

L=0.

01)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

0.03

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) 0.

034

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 5

530

D --

--

23

Phos

phat

e as

PO

4-2 (m

g/L)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

3.

93

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

3.21

3.

06

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L(D

L=1)

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

450

0 P

D --

--

24

Phos

phor

us a

s P

(mg/

L)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

1.31

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

1.

07

1.02

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

450

0 P

D --

--

25

Sulp

hate

as S

O4

(mg/

L)

67.5

80

.3

56.4

0 24

.8

50.4

12

.4

53.4

27

.8

APH

A (2

3rd E

d)-4

500

SO4-2

E

200

400

26

Nitr

ite a

s NO 2

(mg/

L)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

4.03

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

IS :

3025

(Par

t 34)

--

--

27

TDS

(mg/

L)

488

1072

.0

1024

.0

408

752

372

668

520.

0 IS

: 30

25 (P

art 1

6)

500

2000

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

23

28

TSS

(mg/

L)

36

74

42.0

36

46

28

38

32

IS

: 30

25 (P

art 1

7)

-- --

29

TS (m

g/L)

52

4 11

46

1066

44

4 79

8 40

0 70

6 55

2 IS

: 30

25 (P

art 1

5)

-- --

30

COD

142.

8 30

1.92

21

6 14

6.88

20

8 22

8 11

8 13

4.64

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

522

0 B

-- --

31

BOD

42.8

90

.6

64.9

0 44

.1

62.4

68

.5

35.5

40

.4

IS :

3025

(Par

t 44)

--

--

32

Odou

r Ag

reea

ble

Agre

eabl

e Ag

reea

ble

Agre

eabl

e D

isag

reea

ble

Agre

eabl

e D

isag

reea

ble

Agre

eabl

e IS

: 30

25 (P

-5) :

198

3 --

--

33

Tota

l Col

iform

pe

r 100

ml

(MPN

) 14

0 90

0 16

00

500

280

350

500

350

IS :

1622

-198

1 --

<500

34

Faec

al C

olifo

rm

per 1

00 m

l N

D N

D N

D N

D N

D N

D N

D N

D IS

: 16

22-1

981

-- --

Not

e:

BDL

= Be

low

Det

ectio

n Li

mit

DL

= D

etec

tion

Lim

it N

S =

Not

Spe

cifie

d N

D =

Not

Det

ecta

ble

Perm

issi

ble

Lim

it is

app

licab

le in

the

abse

nce

of A

ltern

ate

sour

ce





Ground Water

Google image showing ground water monitoring locations and photographs showing GW sampling are attached as Figure 3.10 & Figure 3.11 respectively. Table 3.14 shows all the locations selected for GW sampling & monitoring along with justification for their selection.

Figure 3.10 – Google Image showing Ground Water Sampling Locations

Location: Project Site Location: Iyava

Location: Sanand Location: Vasna Iyava

Figure 3.11 – Images showing Ground Water Sampling





Table 3.14 – Ground Water Monitoring Locations

Sr. No. Location Distance (km) Direction Located

in Justification for

Selection 1. Project Site 0 - -- Industrial area 2. Chandrasan 4.22 NNW CW Agricultural area 3. Bol 5.44 SW UW Industrial area 4. Iyava 1.43 NNE DW Domestic area 5. Chekla 6.72 DW NE Domestic area 6. Sanand 7.38 ESE CW Domestic area 7. Vasna Iyava 2.42 ESE CW Agricultural area 8. Goraj 5.93 SSE CW Domestic area

The results of GW analysis along with testing procedure used are tabulated against CPCB limits in Table 3.15.

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

26

Tabl

e 3.

15 –

Gro

und

Wat

er Q

ualit

y R

esul

ts

Sr.

No.

Pa

ram

eter

s Pr

ojec

t Sit

e

Chan

dras

an

Bol

Iy

ava

Vasn

a Iy

ava

Chek

hla

Sa

nand

Go

raj

Test

ing

Met

hod

Acce

ptab

le

Lim

it Pe

rmis

sibl

e Li

mit

1 pH

7.

98

8.15

8.

08

8.44

8.

24

8.18

8.

21

8.29

IS

: 30

25 (P

art 1

1)

6.5-

8.5

No

Rela

xatio

n

2 Te

mp

(°C)

26

.2

26.3

24

.1

25

26.4

25

.8

24.2

26

.5

IS :

3025

(Par

t 9)

-- --

3 Co

lor (

cu)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 2

120

B 5

15

4 EC

(μS)

17

88

2171

80

6 17

29

2618

23

06

2112

18

47

IS :

3025

(Par

t 14)

--

--

5 D

O (m

g/L)

5.

7 5.

2 4.

9 5.

6 5.

4 5.

5 6.

1 6.

4 IS

: 30

25 (P

art 3

8)

6 Tu

rbid

ity (N

TU)

4.3

3.7

2.4

3.8

5.5

6.6

4.4

2.9

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 2

130

B 1

5

7 Am

mon

ical

N

itrog

en

(mg/

L)

8.0

5.2

1.8

3.3

10.2

13

.8

6.6

11.5

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

450

0 N

H3 C

--

--

8 Ch

lori

de a

s Cl

(mg/

L)

218

269

56

228

253

223

248

152

IS :

3025

(Par

t 32)

25

0 10

00

9 To

tal H

ardn

ess

as C

aCO

3 (m

g/L)

58

0 64

0 12

0 50

0 73

0 52

0 62

0 60

0 AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

234

0 –

C 20

0 60

0

10

Ca H

ardn

ess

(mg/

L)

250

370.

0 40

.0

200

380.

0 31

0.0

300.

0 25

5.0

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 3

500

- Ca:

B

-- --

11

Mg

Har

dnes

s (m

g/L)

33

0 27

0 80

30

0 35

0 21

0 32

0 34

5 AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

350

0 - M

g: B

--

--

12

Calc

ium

as C

a (m

g/L)

10

0.2

148.

3 16

.0

80.2

15

2.3

124.

2 12

0.2

102.

0 AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

350

0 - C

a: B

75

20

0

13

Mag

nesi

um a

s M

g (m

g/L)

80

.2

65.6

19

.4

72.9

85

.1

51.0

77

.8

83.9

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

350

0 - M

g: B

30

10

0

14

Carb

onat

e

(mg/

L)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

45

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

B.D

.L

(DL=

5)

-- --

--

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

27

15

Bica

rbon

ate

(mg/

L)

621

639

189

585

657

300

567

540

-- --

--

16

Nitr

ate

as N

O3

(mg/

L)

3.33

0.

95

1.90

2.

53

6.11

6.

33

0.92

0.

14

IS :

3025

(Par

t-34

) 45

N

o Re

laxa

tion

17

Fluo

ride

as F

(m

g/L)

0.

43

0.31

0.

30

0.28

0.

37

0.39

0.

25

0.23

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

450

0 F-

D

1 1.

5

18

Sodi

um a

s Na

(mg/

L)

89

103

64

93

128

108

98

76

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 3

500

Na

B --

--

19

Pota

ssiu

m a

s K

(mg/

L)

17

24

7 42

33

28

20

11

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

350

0 K

B --

--

20

Boro

n as

B

(mg/

L)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

IS :

3025

(Par

t-57

) 0.

5 1

21

Iron

as F

e (m

g/L)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

2)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.2)

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

350

0 Fe

B

0.3

No

Rela

xatio

n

22

Phen

ol (m

g/L)

B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) 0.

021

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) 0.

023

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

553

0 D

-- --

23

Phos

phat

e as

PO

4-2 (m

g/L)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 4

500

P D

-- --

24

Phos

phor

us a

s P

(mg/

L)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L

(DL=

1)

B.D

.L(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

B.

D.L

(D

L=1)

AP

HA

(23rd

Ed)

450

0 P

D --

--

25

Sulp

hate

as S

O4

(mg/

L)

113.

1 13

0.7

12.1

10

8.9

161.

2 14

1.3

150.

0 12

0.3

APH

A (2

3rd E

d)-4

500

SO4-2

E

200

400

26

Nitr

ite a

s NO

2

(mg/

L)

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

0.47

B.

D.L

(DL=

0.01

) B.

D.L

(DL=

0.01

) 0.

46

B.D

.L

(DL=

0.01

) B.

D.L

(D

L=0.

01)

IS :

3025

(Par

t 34)

--

--

27

TDS

(mg/

L)

1216

14

76.0

54

8 11

76

1780

15

68

1436

12

56.0

IS

: 30

25 (P

art 1

6)

500

2000

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

28

28

TSS

(mg/

L)

88

100

48

76

134

120

96

90

IS :

3025

(Par

t 17)

--

--

29

TS (m

g/L)

13

04

1576

59

6 12

52

1914

16

88

1532

13

46

IS :

3025

(Par

t 15)

--

--

30

COD

118

102.

0 94

.08

78.4

86

67

13

3 82

.32

APH

A (2

3rd E

d) 5

220

B --

--

31

BOD

35.3

30

.6

28.2

23

.5

25.9

19

.2

40.0

24

.7

IS :

3025

(Par

t 44)

--

--

32

Odou

r Ag

reea

ble

Agre

eabl

e Ag

reea

ble

Agre

eabl

e Ag

reea

ble

Agre

eabl

e Ag

reea

ble

Agre

eabl

e IS

: 30

25 (P

-5) :

198

3 --

--

33

Tota

l Col

iform

pe

r 100

ml

(MPN

) 26

30

33

60

23

22

21

80

IS

: 16

22-1

981

-- <5

00

34

Faec

al C

olifo

rm

per 1

00 m

l N

D N

D N

D N

D N

D N

D N

D N

D IS

: 16

22-1

981

-- --

Not

e:

BDL

= Be

low

Det

ectio

n Li

mit

DL

= D

etec

tion

Lim

it N

S =

Not

Spe

cifie

d N

D =

Not

Det

ecta

ble

Perm

issi

ble

Lim

it is

app

licab

le in

the

abse

nce

of A

ltern

ate

sour

ce





3.4.4 Interpretation of Water Quality Results Surface Water

The physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of surface water is summarized in Table 3.13.

pH of water at Chekhla pond, Gadhiya lake and Goraj pond are found slightly higher than the permissible limit.

Values of COD & BOD at Bol pond are found at higher side w.r.t CPCB standards. That may be because of decay of benthic organisms.

Overall, water quality of all the ponds is found good for irrigation purpose. Water of some locations may be suitable for drinking and domestic activities after necessary treatment.

Canal near Vasna Iyava and Gadhiya Lake has odor problem. The value of total coliform exceeds the tolerance limit at Bol pond & Iyava pond. Iyava pond was having mild eutrophication which may be due to runoff from

agricultural fields.

Ground Water

The physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of ground water is summarized in Table 3.15.

Turbidity is found to be higher than permissible limit at Vasna Iyava and Chekhla. Total hardness is found higher than the permissible limit at Chandrasan, Vasna Iyava

and Sanand. Electrical conductivity of GW samples varies from 806 μS to 2618 μS, which indicates

high mineralization of ground water. These water samples can be classified as hard. So, it needs to be softened before domestic or industrial use.

Overall, water quality of all the ponds is found good for irrigation purpose and it may also be used for domestic and drinking purposes after necessary treatment.





3.5 Soil Environment Natural soils are the product of physical and chemical weathering of rocks. The physical properties are formed during the course of formation and the subsequent existence is depending upon the topography, hydro meteorological condition and human interference. Soil characteristics of a terrain are more important aspects since they play a major role in ground water recharge and meet the basic needs of all agricultural production.

3.5.1 Soil Type

Medium black soils are found in some areas of Sanand taluka which are suitable for growing bajri, jowar and cotton. Goradu soils vary from fertile brown to sandy loam and are found in parts of Sanand taluka which is mostly fertile and responds very well to irrigation and manuring. Practically all kinds of crops can grow on this soil. Kyari soils are found in several parts of Sanand which is the most fertile soil with very good moisture and retentive capacity. Well known varieties of paddy such as Pankali, kamod, Jirasar, Sukhvel, Sutarsal and Basumati are grown on this soil4.

3.5.2 Sampling Methodology

Disturbed soil samples were collected with the help of the rotary cuttings and bailers and also from split spoon samplers. Un-disturbed soil samples were collected using thin walled tubes. Soil samples were collected in such a way that structure and moisture content of the soil do not get altered. In accordance with IS: 2720, split samples were carefully extracted from the samplers.

More Attention was paid to collect adequate amount of composite soil samples for analysis. The samples were packed in dependable, waterproof containers and marked accurately and distinctly. All the soil samples and core boxes were carefully transported to the testing laboratory. Soil sampling and analysis has been done as per the Indian Standard IS – 2720.


The soil sampling was carried-out once during the study period in October-2018, within the 10 km radius from the project site.

4 Ground Water Brochure – Ahmedabad District, Gujarat (Issued by CGWB-GoI)






For soil quality analysis, 8 sampling sites were chosen to understand physico-chemical and biological status of the soil. Google image showing selected locations for soil sampling is attached as Figure 3.12 & pictures showing soil sampling are attached as Figure 3.13. Table 3.16 describes the locations selected for sampling along with justification for selection and results obtained have been tabulated in Table 3.17.

Figure 3.12 – Google Image showing Soil Sampling Locations

Location: Project Site Location: Chharodi

Location: Iyava Location: Vasna Iyava

Figure 3.13 – Images showing Soil Sampling





Table 3.16 – Soil Monitoring Locations

Sr. No. Location Distance (km) Located in Direction Justification for

Selection 1. Project Site 0 - -- Industrial Area 2. Chharodi 4.74 CW WNW Agricultural Area 3. Charal 8.35 UW (P) SW Industrial Area 4. Goraj 6.26 CW SSE Residential Area 5. Iyava 1.43 DW (P) NE Agricultural Area 6. Sanand 7.38 CW ESE Residential Area 7. Khoda 1.24 UW WSW Agricultural Area 8. Anadej 7.31 DW NE Residential Area

The results of soil analysis along with testing procedure used are tabulated in Table 3.17.

3.5.5 Interpretation of Soil Quality Results Interpretation of the physico-chemical characteristics of soil are summarized in Table 3.17 is described below:

The soil pH of project site, Goraj and Sanand villages indicate that the soils are moderately alkaline. The soil pH of Chharodi, Khoda. Anadej, Chharal and Iyava villages reveal that the soils are highly alkaline.

EC values of all soil samples except project site are normal & moderate. Organic carbon content of all soil samples is high (0.82 to 2.25 %). Available P2O5 is found to be low in all soil samples. The soils of project site, Goraj, Iyava and Khoda villages are having low K2O content,

soils of Chharodi, Sanand and Anadej villages are having medium K2O content and soil of Chharal village is having high K2O content.

Calcium & magnesium salts are more than critical levels in all soil samples. The WHC is very good of all soil samples because of black clayey soil. As organic matter content in all soil samples is high, potential of soil to supply nitrogen

to plants is high. CEC is pH dependent. As pH of soils is moderate to high, CEC is considerably more. As soils of all villages including project site is moderate to highly alkaline in nature,

gypsum application is recommended to remove excess content of sodium to make soil neutral in reaction.





Table 3.17 – Soil Monitoring Results Sr. No. Parameters Project site Chharodi Charal Goraj Iyava Sanand Khoda Andej Testing

Method

1 pH 7.88 8.62 9.00 7.94 9.28 8.18 8.92 8.94 IS 2720 (Part 26)

2 EC (ms/cm) 12.84 0.23 0.22 2.73 0.31 0.48 2.14 0.16 IS 14767

3 Moisture (%) 2.69 4.83 5.34 1.67 3.57 4.40 1.88 7.08 IS 2720 (Part 2)

4 Organic Matter (%) 2.26 1.59 1.78 3.25 2.48 2.37 3.89 1.42 TRA/STP/SL/13

5 Organic Carbon (%) 1.31 0.92 1.03 1.88 1.44 1.38 2.25 0.82 TRA/STP/SL/13

6 Water

Holding Capacity (%)

37.77 49.61 52.31 44.17 46.07 51.86 34.11 58.39 TRA/STP/SL/04

7

Cation Exchange Capacity

(meq/100gm)

39.92 54.99 61.34 31.33 42.93 44.45 32.46 64.57 TRA/STP/SL/05

8 Available

Phosphorous (mg/kg)

0.72 - B.D.L.(DL=1) 2.76 3.16 1.84 1.19 2.39 0.38 -

B.D.L.(DL=1) 3.51 TRA/STP/SL/07

9 Calcium (meq/100gm) 8.46 7.07 3.09 4.83 4.62 2.08 5.01 2.40 TRA/STP/SL/10

10 Magnessium (meq/100gm) 6.39 4.78 2.39 4.54 3.86 4.95 3.44 3.80 TRA/STP/SL/11

11 Sodium (mg/g) 3.58 7.81 10.84 3.67 6.04 9.63 4.09 11.58 TRA/STP/SL/09

12 Potassium (mg/g) 2.89 8.70 14.72 2.38 4.36 5.86 3.19 6.49 TRA/STP/SL/08

13 Total Nitrogen (%) 7.95 18.41 22.20 7.24 11.09 14.73 10.04 26.48 TRA/STP/SL/06

14 SAR 5.72 9.73 7.23 7.38 9.42 7.22 8.66 8.46 TRA/STP/SL/12





3.6 Geo-Hydrological Features

3.6.1 Introduction

Rapid urban growth and its continuous expansion around Sanand Taluka, Dist. Ahmedabad has created problems related to water supply. Sewerage/Effluent disposal is leading to ground water depletion and pollution. The present report incorporates hydrogeology and ground water scenario based on the scientific information with special reference to Recharge Activity in Sanand Taluka to envisage appropriate remedial measures keeping environmental impact of Sanand Taluka development in view.

General Information of Taluka - Sanand

Total number of villages = 67 Total area of Taluka in Sq. Kms.= 800 Saline area = 240 Sq.Kms. Fresh water area = 460 Sq.Kms. Hard rock area = NIL. Aluminum area = 800 Sq.Kms Feasibility =Deep Tubewell Quality of Groundwater = Potable water & Partly Saline

Climate & Rainfall

The climate of the area is semi-arid and is characterized by hot summers and general dryness except during the South West monsoon between the months June and September. There is a meteorological observatory at Ahmedabad managed by IMD. May is the hottest month with mean daily maximum temperature of 41.3 °C and the mean daily minimum temperature of 26.3 °C. The maximum and minimum temperatures recorded at Ahmedabad are 47.8 °C (1961) and 2.2 °C respectively. The area has semi-arid climate with drought frequency of 34%.

Dependable Rainfall = 857 mm = 0.857 m Last 30 year average Rainfall = 778 mm

Geology

The area forms part of North Gujarat Alluvial Plain with elevations ranging from 40 to 50 m MSL. The area is under lain by post Miocene alluvium comprising sand, gravel, silt and clay. The alluvium is about 400 m thick under lain by tertiary formation. The alluvium mainly





consists of palaeo deltaic, fluvial and Aeolian sediments, comprising alternate bands of fine to course grained sand, gravel and yellowish brownish sticky clay. Hydrogeology

The lithological logs of exploratory bore holes, electrical logging results by govt. agencies in and around Sanand Taluka have been studied to understand the subsurface geology and the aquifer system. These bore holes have penetrated the thick sequence of post Miocene sediments down to 300+ m depth.

The hydro geological cross sections have been prepared by CGWB to study the subsurface geology and aquifer system in the area. It is revealed that there exists multilayered aquifer system, within a depth of 300+ m below ground level.

Drainage Pattern

The area has a drainage pattern which is of the parallel and trellis type and which is controlled by the topography and structure and tectonics of the region. All the small streams flow from the higher grounds and meet ultimately Sabarmati River which flow from South-North direction to South-West direction near project area. The area drainage ultimately meets with Gulf of Khambhat.

Area has diverse landscape made up of alluvium plain. Two-three rain water ranges are passing from nearby project area. The terrain slope is towards South in the North and towards West in the South. Due to terrain constraint it is necessary to adopt proper soil conservation and sand water development and management practice for w/s in sustained basis. Because of short span of monsoon season and limited storage capacity and rapid cut flow for alluvium aquifers, it is needed to provide ground water recharge facilities to supplement its withdrawal at a time of summer.

As various components of the hydrologic system - catchment runoff, base flow and ground water are integrated at the level of river basins, river basin should be the unit of governance and management of water resource. Such a system of governance will ensure integration of physical sustainability consideration and the social, economical and environmental consideration in water resources management planning which ultimately results in good governance. Depth of Ground Water

Shallow aquifer (Phreatic) development (up to 30 m depth) in the area is limited due to rapid urbanization, inferior quality and low yields. Depth of water level in these tube wells





ranges from 10 to 20 m. Yield of wells is moderate and quality of ground water is variable and ranges from fresh to saline. 3.6.2 Feasibility of Source at Iyava, Taluka: Sanand Surroundings of Sanand Taluka is checked on ground water prospect map, prepared by National Remote Sensing Agency, Dept. of Space, G.O.I, Hyderabad; map sheet no 46A08 for feasibility of source. The details are as under.

Table 3.18 - Status of ground water development in the region

Hydro geomorphic unit :- APD -12 Geological sequence :- Quaternary Sediments Alluvium –Sand, silt & Clay Alternating

Bend, Clay Dominate at top (12) APD - 12 Alluvium Plain Deep

Depth of water level :- 81 to 138 m (6 Tube wells) Recharge condition :- Good Aquifer material :- Loose Sediments Type of well suitable :- Tubewell Depth of tubewell :- 175 to 200 m [Yield :- 200 to 400 LPM] Homogeneity in the unit :- High Quality of water :- Portable Ground water irrigated area :- 5 to 10 % Recharge structure suitable :- RW & DT. High priority

Problems/limitations of the area :- Thick clay is predominant at the top. This is a major unit occupying larger part of the map area. Near surface dug well zone is dry. Top aquifer occurring immediately below the dug well zone is brackish and is separated by clay bed from the bottom aquifers.

Sr. No.

Particular Dist.-Ahmedabad

(MCM) Tal.-Sanand

(MCM) 1 Annual replenishable ground water resources 616.86 116.68 2 Net Annual Ground Water availability 583.09 110.85 3 Annual Ground water Draft 456.94 66.82

4 Projected Demand for Domestic & Industrial uses upto 2025

95.97 4.90

5 Ground water availability for Future irrigation 127.40 42.79 6 Stage of Ground water Development % 78.36 60.28 7 Category Semi Critical Safe





General features :- In the large part of the area near surface. Dugwell zones are dry. Top aquifer below the Dugwell zone is brackish in larger part of the area. Tubewell with suitable pipe assembly and gravel pack are recommended. The top aquifers having brackish water are to be separated by cement

seal/clay balls packing. Multilayered aquifer system occurs in the area and is facing over exploited

ground water situation. Deep tubewell constructed tapping confined aquifers are likely to yield high

discharges.

Figure 3.14 - Ground Water Prospect Map

PROJECT SITE





3.7 Land Use Status

3.7.1 Introduction

The land-use & land cover map of the 10 km radius study area from the project site has been prepared using Sentinel Satellite image procured from NRSC (National Remote Sensing Centre), Hyderabad. Land use pattern of the study area as well as the catchment area was carried out by standard methods of analysis of remotely sensed data and followed by ground truth collection (Benchmark) and interpretation of satellite data. The outcome of land use study has been presented below in subsequent table and figures. The data was processed through Q-GIS Software tools available with ESRI Package. The land use map of the 10 km study area is presented in Figure 3.15.

3.7.2 Land Use & Land Cover Classification Results

The present Land use/Land cover map for the proposed project activity is prepared by current vintage of satellite image. This report thus will enable assessing the impact on land use pattern in the study area due to the proposed project activity.

(A) Data Used

Current vintage data of Indian Remote Sensing satellite sentinel image FCC (False Color Composite) has been used for preparation of Land use/ Land cover thematic map of study area. Survey of India toposheet as a reference map on 1:50,000 scale has been used for preparation of base layer data like road, rail network, village and mine site and for geo referencing of satellite image.

Technical Details Satellite Image - Sentinel Satellite image. Satellite Data Source - NRSC, Hyderabad Software Used - Earth Resources Data Analysis System (ERDAS) Imagine and Q-Gis.

(B) Methodology

Land use / Land cover map preparation, Base map creation; Geometric and Radiometric correction of satellite image has been processed using ERDAS Imagine Software.

Salient features of the adopted methodology are given below: Acquisition of satellite data. Preparation of base map from Survey of India toposheets.





Data analysis using visual interpretation techniques. Ground truth studies or field checks. Finalization of the map. Digitization using heads up vectorisation method. Area calculation for statistics generation.

(C) Interpretation of Remote Sensing Data

Satellite images are composed of array of grid, each grid has a numeric value that is known as digital number. Smallest unit of this grid is known as a pixel that captures reflectance of ground features represented in terms of Digital number, each representing specific land features. Using image classification technique, the satellite data is converted into thematic information, map based on the user’s knowledge about the ground area. Hybrid technique has been used i.e. visual interpretation and digital image processing for identification of different land use and vegetation cover classes based on spectral signature of geographic feature.

Spectral signature represents various land use classes. Image interpretation keys are developed based on image characteristics like color, tone, size, shape, texture, pattern, shadow, association etc, which enables interpretation of satellite images for ground feature. Training sites are then assigned based on their spectral signature and interpretation elements. Using image classification algorithm land use map is generated.

A total of seven land use/land cover classes have been demarcated in the study area following Level I, II and III classification (Table 3.19). A thematic map suitable for 1:25,000 scale map generation incorporating these classified categories has been prepared and considering that the area of the project is considerably small a large scale map is prepared (Figure 3.15). The area as a whole represents plain area with very gentle sloping to nearly level area & to the north of area flowing from south to north and it is also observed that the major stream (Iyava reservoir) are linked with these two main drainage that debouche into the Gulf of Khambhat. Medium level industrial zone covered for 15.71 sq. km., the total land area of scrub land covered 17.09 sq. km. and 261.00 sq. km. area covered under agriculture land as well as agriculture plantation 0.32 sq. km. has developed mainly in the area adjacent to the rivers.

The adjoining area of project site is totally agricultural land including Kharif, Rabi and Summer crop, constitute the dominant category of land use covering as much as 261.00 sq. km. of the total area. Active river canal forming the perennial water body together with the numerous open & wastelands form a major and minor land cover category. Active river and its tributaries flowing into it cover about 2.71 sq. km. of the total project area. Due to large





seasonal variation in discharge of these rivers, the area coverage of this category various in space and time. The consistently shifting nature of the river and consequent bank migration has resulted in large uncultivated & rural settlement along the active plain area towards the site location. These areas (4.65 sq. km.) are village pond and waterbody in the development area of the project site and are located within the uncultivated land areas significant distribution. The land use for settlement is mostly confined to the ‘rural and urban settlement’ (built up-rural) 8.74 sq. km. and land without scrub feature 2.88 sq. km. of the total area & as such there is no current fallow land because the satellite used is of March month when most of the crop is towards senence or maturity.

Table 3.19 - Land Use Land Cover Classification

Sr. No. LU/LC Class Area (km2) Percentage

1 Mixed settlement 8.74 2.78 2 Mining / Industrial 15.71 5.00 3 Transportation 1.06 0.34 4 Crop land 261.00 83.08 5 Agriculture plantation 0.32 0.10 6 Waterlogged 0.55 0.18 7 Scrub land Dense 2.88 0.92 8 Scrub land Open 17.09 5.44 9 River / Stream / Drain 0.31 0.10

10 Canal 2.40 0.76 11 Lakes / Ponds 4.09 1.30

Total 314.15 100

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

41

Fi

gure

3.1

5 - L

and

use

and

land

cov

er m

ap o

f the

10

km r

adiu

s of

the

stud

y ar

ea

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

42

Fi

gure

3.1

6 - S

atel

lite

imag

e of

the

10 k

m r

adiu

s of

the

stud

y ar

ea

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

43

Fi

gure

3.1

7 - I

nfra

stru

ctur

e M

ap o

f the

10

km r

adiu

s of

the

stud

y ar

ea





3.7.3 Topography

The topographic feature & drainage pattern of the study area have been studied from SRTM3, 2008 data having resolution of 3 arc seconds. The toposheet have been analysed using QGIS application to generate the contour line at interval of 10 kms considering one elevated area in the study region. Further, the digital elevation data have been analysed to determine the slope & elevation profiles of the each individual villages of the study area as well as whole study area to ascertain the landform of the villages and study area.

It has been observed that the major area of study area is levelled plain to nearly level with small slopes. Two areas in the study region have been noticed with considerably gentle slope near Village Iyava making the landform of small slopes indicating small plain with the elevation profile. Over all slope direction of the study area is noticed towards south to north. The maximum elevation and higher slope is found near northern part of Vasna Iyava and Khoda village where a medium height is situated. The generated streams indicated that the most of the area are covered by Iyava reservoir flowing East to North. Topography of the area is characterized by dominating plain area with very gentle sloping to nearly level area.

Digital Elevation Model

Digital Elevation Models are data files that contain the elevation of the terrain over a specified area, usually at a fixed grid interval over the "Bare Earth". The intervals between each grid points will always be referenced to some geographical coordinate system. This is usually either latitude-longitude or UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) coordinate systems. The closer are together the grid points, more detailed information will be in the file. The details of the peaks and valleys in the terrain will be better modelled with small grid spacing than when the grid intervals are very large. Elevations other than at the specific grid point locations are not contained in the file. As a result peak points and valley points not coinciding with the grid will not be recorded in the file. For practical purpose this "Bare Earth" DEM is generally synonymous with a Digital Terrain Model (DTM)

Data Used

DEM Data: Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) data Software Used: ERDAS Imagine & Q-GIS.

Physiography and Drainage Pattern

Topography of the area is characterized by very gentle sloping area to level to nearly level. An Iyava reservoir drains through the study area and merges into Gulf of Khambhat.

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

- 3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

45

Fi

gure

3.1

8 - T

opog

raph

y m

ap o

f the

10

km r

adiu

s of

the

stud

y ar

ea





3.8 Ecology & Biodiversity

In order to understand the status of biodiversity (flora and fauna) in different habitats in and around the RB Polymers Ltd. project area, the field work was carried out during October 2018.

3.8.1 Macro Level Approach- Secondary Data Collection

Collection and collation of project related secondary information. Rapid survey of the project area to identify existing major habitat types within it

(i.e., Wilderness area, Agriculture, Wasteland and Wetlands, i.e., village ponds, tanks, reservoirs and riverine).

3.8.2 Micro Level Approach- Field Data Collection

Micro level field approach involved mainly the survey-based primary data collection on various biodiversity components of the project objectives.

The field data collection mainly included biodiversity assessment of different life forms of floral species such as; trees, shrubs, herbs and grass.

Faunal diversity was also assessed by inventorying the major group like herpetofauna, birds and mammals.

3.8.2.1 Floral Status

Status of floral diversity was assessed in representative habitats of each type like; wastelands which include: open scrub forest and Prosopis juliflora thickets, semi-wilderness area, agricultural hedge, near human habitation, plantation, stream and river beds and wetlands (inland).

3.8.2.2 Faunal Status

Herpetofauna

Status of herpetofauna was assessed using Intensive Time Constrained Search Method covering different micro habitats (Welsh, 1987, Welsh and Lind 1991). This intensive search was made in different habitat types randomly selected. Birds

Avifaunal status was assessed both in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Total count or flock count method was adopted to assess the status of aquatic birds in the existing water bodies (Sridharan 1989 and Bhupathy 1991). Point count method was used to assess the status of





terrestrial birds (Bibby et al., 1992 and Hutto et al., 1986). The second technique adopted was area search method (Dieni and Jones 2002), a time area constrained survey technique that has been widely and commonly used in several bird monitoring programs. Mammals

Status and distribution of different mammal species was quantified using Direct count Vehicle transects (travelling between the sampling location) (Burnham et al. 1980) and indirect evidences within the survey areas (Rodgers 1988 and Sale and Berkmuller, 1988). Indirect evidences like, Pellet, dung, tracks (Thommpson et al 1989, Allen et al 1996), scat count (Henke and knowlton 1995) and other signs were enumerated using standered method for nocturnal species (Daniels 1992). Presence of different faunal species was also substantiated by interviewing the local people and experts with pictorial representation.

Agricultural field in the study area At Iyava Pond

Near Project Site At Chandrasan Pond

Figure 3.19 - Photographs showing biodiversity status





3.8.3 Biodiversity Status

This section discusses the ecological status of biota for the RB POLYMERS LIMITED. The baseline status of biota (plant and animals) is discussed at various site-specific as well as habitat specific. Biodiversity Status - Flora

A. Taxonomical Status

Within the sample plots of the study areas, a total of 130 plant species belong to 112 genera and 53 families were recorded. In addition, dicotyledons are dominant plant group and representated by 118 species (90.77%) (Table 3.20). In addition, maximum species (104 Nos.) were recorded from agriculture/hedges habitat and followed by wasteland/habitation habitat (98 species) and wilderness/wetland areas (47 species) (Annexure 5). The overall diversity H’ shows 3.78 which are very close to diversity recorded in buffer areas (3.52) after 5 kms. to 10 kms. radii from proposed project location. In addition, similar trend also shows in diversity of plan species in core area, near and close to project location is 3.23; which shows very common plan species recorded at landscape level (Table 3.20).

Table 3.20 - Taxonomic Status of Plant Species Taxonomical Status Dicotyledons Monocotyledons Overall

Families 48 5 53 Genera 101 11 112 Species 118 12 130

Relative % 90.77 % 9.23 % 100 %

Core area near project site

Buffer area after 5kms. to 10 kms.

Overall area in and around the project

location Diversity H’ 3.23 3.52 3.78

B. Status of Life Form

Study area reported 130 plant species and they formed 14 sub-categories of lifeforms within five main categories. Among the life forms, herb was dominated by recording 50 species and contributed maximum of 38.46% of the total list of plants followed by trees (36 species and 27.69%). Third dominating life form was shrub species (25) and shared 19.23%. The contribution other life forms was less than 10% of the species list (Table 3.21).





Table 3.21 - Life Form Status of Plant Species

Life Form Nos. Relative %

Herb Aquatic Herb 1

50 38.46 Herb 49

Grass Grass 8

9 6.92 Sedge 1

Climber

Climber 6

10 7.69 Parasite 1 Twiner 2

Woody Twiner 1

Shrub Shrub 1

25 19.23 Straggling Shrub 13 Under Shrub 4

Tree Tree 7

36 27.69 Small Tree 29 TOTAL 133 130 100

C. Common/ Domestic Tree Species

Only 13 common tree species were identified with a total of 36 trees within the sample plots of the study area. Among the species, Acacia nilotica, Azadirachta indica and Cassia siamea was enumerated maximum times in and around the settlement areas (Table 3.22 & Annexure 5).

Table 3.22 - Common Tree Species Sr. No. Species Name Local Name Habit Family

1 Acacia nilotica (L.) Del. subsp. indica(Bth.) Brenan

Deshi Baval, Bavar Tree Mimosaceae

2 Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. MotoArduso Tree Simaroubaceae 3 Albizia lebbeck (L.) Bth. Karo Sirish Tree Mimosaceae 4 Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Limbdo, Neem Tree Meliaceae 5 Cassia siamea Lam. Kasid Tree Caesalpiniaceae 6 Delonix regia (Boj.) Raf. Gulmohor Tree Caesalpiniaceae 7 Derris indica (Lam.) Bennet Karanj Tree Fabaceae 8 Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Nilgiri Tree Myrtaceae 9 Ficus benghalensis L. Vad Tree Moraceae

10 Ficus religiosa L. Piparo, Piplo Tree Moraceae 11 Leucaena latisiliqua (L.) Wt. Liso Bavar Tree Mimosaceae





Sr. No. Species Name Local Name Habit Family & Arn.

12 Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Backer ex Heyne Tamrafali Tree Caesalpiniaceae

13 Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.) Thw. Asopalav Tree Annonaceae

D. Wild/Forest Tree Species

Within the study area only 5 wild/forest tree species have been recorded which were belonging to 5 families and 5 genera. Since the area are dominant with agriculture habitat, and hence, very few trees were recorded under this category (Table 3.23 & Annexure 5) and it indicates low density of wild tree species in and around the study area.

Table 3.23 - Wild/Forest Tree Species Sr. No. Species Name Local Name Habit Family

1 Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. Hingor, Ingoriyo Small Tree Balanitaceae

2 Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch. Kanaji Tree Ulmaceae

3 Limonia acidissima L. Kothi, Kotha Tree Rutaceae 4 Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce Khijado Tree Mimosaceae 5 Zizyphus mauritiana Lam. Mota Bor Small Tree Rhamnaceae

6 Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. Hingor, Ingoriyo Small Tree Balanitaceae

E. Status of Agriculture Crops

Based on the intensive field survey in and around the agricultural area and dialogue with the local farmers a total of 9 species have been listed from the study area as crop species. The crops list includes 5 grains & commercial, 2 fruits and 2 vegetable species. Fruit and vegetable crops were found cultivated along the agricultural hedges in a small extent of area (Table 3.24 & Annexure 5). In the study area, Kapas (Gossypium herbaceum), Tuver (Cajanus cajan) and Sherdi (Saccharum offocinarum) are the major crops cultivated extensively.

Table 3.24 - List of Agriculture and Commercial Crop Species Recorded Sr. No. Species Name Local Name Habit Family Season

1 Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench

Bhinda, Bhindo

Under Shrub Malvaceae Winter

2 Capsicum annuum L. Marchi Herb Solanaceae Winter 3 Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. Tuver Herb Fabaceae Monsoon





Sr. No. Species Name Local Name Habit Family Season

4

Gossypium herbaceum auct. Non L. var.

acerifolium(Guill. & Perr.) Chevalier

Kapas Shrub Malvaceae Monsoon

5 Ricinus communis L. Divela, Aranda Shrub Euphorbiaceae Monsoon

6 Manilkara zapota (L.) Van Royen Chiku Tree Sapotaceae Summer

7 Mangifera indica L. Ambo, Keri Tree Anacardiaceae Summer

8 Pennisetum typhoides A. Rich. Bajri, Bajaro Grass Poaceae Fodder

9 Saccharum offocinarum L. Sherdi Grass Poaceae All

Biodiversity Status - Fauna A. Herpetofauna

The buffer zone area covering 10 km radius reported overall 7 species belong to 7 genus and 6 families. Within the buffer zone, among the habitats types maximum of five species were recorded along the villages (discussed and collected information from local people) followed by three species in agriculture areas and two species in other habitats (Table 3.25).

Table 3.25 - Taxonomical Status of Herpetofauna Family & Species name Common and Local Name IUCN Status

FROGS/ Ranidae 1 Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis Skittering Frog (Dedako) LR-nt

LIZARDS/ Gekkonidae 2 Hemidactylus brookii Spotted Indian House Gecko (Garodi) LR-lc

AGAMIDS/ Agamidae 3 Calotes versicolor Indian Garden Lizard (Kachindo) LR-nt 4 Sitana ponticeriana Fan-Throated Lizard (Kachindi) LR-lc

SNAKES/ Boidae 5 Eryx johnii Eastern Red Sand Boa (Dhomalo) LR-lc

SNAKES/ Colubridae 6 Ptyas mucosa Indian Rat Snake (Nag) LR-nt

TURTLES/ Trionychidae 7 Lissemys punctata Indian Mud or Flap-shell Turtle (Kachbo) -

LR-nt- Lower risk near threatened and LR-Ic- Lower risk least concern





B. Birds (Terrestrial and Aquatic)

Status of terrestrial and aquatic birds was assessed during latter part of winter and summer and reported a total of 38 species belongs to 37 genera and 31 families in the buffer zone of study area (Table 3.26). Habitat specific abundance resulted more contribution was from agriculture and habitation areas; and there is no any permanent aquatic habitat existing within it, therefore during the study period aquatic avifauna was reported from the nearby wetland and reservoir.

Table 3.26 - Overall Status of Terrestrial and Aquatic Birds Sr. No. Order, Family and Species Common English Name MS Sch. FG

GALLIRORMES Phasianidae

1 Pavo cristatus Indian Peafowl R I G ANSERIFORMES Anatidae

2 Sarkidiornis melanotos Comb Duck R IV A UPUPIFORMES Upupidae

3 Upupa epops Common Hoopoe RM IV I CORACIIFORMES Coraciidae

4 Coracias benghalensis Indian Roller R IV I Alcedinidae

5 Alcedo Hercules Common Kingfisher R IV P Dacelonidae

6 Halcyon smyrnensis White-throated Kingfisher R IV P Cerylidae

7 Ceryle rudis Lesser Pied Kingfisher R IV P Meropidae

8 Merops orientalis Green Bee-eater R IV I CUCULIFORMES Cuculidae

9 Eudynamys scolopacea Asian Koel R IV F Centropodidae

10 Centropus sinensis Greater Coucal R IV O PSITTACIFORMES Psittacidae

11 Psittacula krameri Rose-ringed Parakeet R IV F APODIFORMES Apodidae

12 Apus affinis House(Little) Swift R IV I





Sr. No. Order, Family and Species Common English Name MS Sch. FG STEIGIFORMES Strigidae

13 Athene brama Spotted Owlet R IV C COLUMBIFORMES Columbidae

14 Columba livia Rock Pigeon R IV G 15 Streptopelia tranquebarica Red-collared Dove R IV G

GRUIFORMES Rallidae

16 Gallinula chloropus Common Moorhen R IV A 17 Fulica atra Common Coot R IV A

CICONIFORMES Scolopacidae

18 Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper R IV A Charadriidae

19 Vanellus indicus Red-wattled Lapwing R IV I Falconidae

20 Falco tinnunculus Common Kestral RM IV C Phalacrocoracidae

21 Phalacrocorax niger Little Cormorant R IV A Ardeidae

22 Ardea cinerea Grey Heron RM IV A 23 Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret R IV AI

Threskiornithidae 24 Threskiornis melanocephalus Black-headed Ibis RM IV A 25 Pseudibis papillosa Black Ibis R IV I

PASSERIFORMES Corvidae

26 Corvus splendens House Crow R V I 27 Dicrurus macrocercus Black Drongo R IV I

Muscicapidae 28 Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin R IV I

Sturnidae 29 Acridotheres ginginianus Bank Myna R IV I 30 Acridotheres tristis Common Myna R IV I

Hirundinidae 31 Hirundo daurica Red-rump Swallow R IV I

Pycnonotidae 32 Pycnonotus cafer Red-vented Bulbul R IV I

Sylviidae 33 Turdoides malcolmi Large Grey Babbler R IV G





Sr. No. Order, Family and Species Common English Name MS Sch. FG Alaudidae

34 Galerida cristata Crested Lark R IV GI Nectariniidae

35 Nectarinia asiatica Purple Sunbird R IV N Passeridae

36 Passer domesticus House Sparrow R IV G MS= Migratory Status, M= Migratory, R= Resident, RM= Resident migratory;

Sch= Schedule as per Wildlife Protection Act 1972; and FG= Feeding Guild, O= Omnivore, G= Granevore, P= Pisivore, C= Carnivore, I= Insectivore, A= Aquatic.

C. Status of Mammals

As discussed with local people, within buffer zone only seven species of mammalian fauna was reported and each belongs to separate family/group. None of the family reported more than one species and showed low species richness (Table 3.27). Since the study area dominated by agriculture habitat, mammalian fauna showed low species richness.

Table 3.27 - Overall Status of Mammals

Sr. No. Scientific Name Species Food Habit WPA,1972 Status

Bovidae 1 Boselaphus tragocamelus (Pallas, 1766) Nilgai Herbivore III Canidae

2 Canis aureus (Linnaeus, 1758) Golden Jackal Omnivore II Herpestidae

3 Herpestes edwardsii (E.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire,1818) Grey Mongoose Omnivore II Hyaenidae

4 Hyaena hyaena (Linnaeus,1758) Striped Hyena Scavenger - Hystricidae

5 Hystrix indica (Kerr,1792) Indian Porcupine Herbivore - Suidae

6 Sus scrofa (Linnaeus,1758) Wild Boar Herbivore III Anon. 1972. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Ammended 1991. Natraj Publication, Dehra Dun. 154 p.

3.8.4 Conclusion

This study reported a total of 130 plant species, 7 herpetofauna, 38 birds and 6 species of mamamals from the buffer zone of RB POLYMERS LIMITED. However, no threatened biodiversity reported with highest density or richness from the core and buffer zones of the study area.





In addition, no true multi species forest type was recorded in the vicinity of the two-five kilometer radii in and around the project site. It clearly indicates the low productive potential of the terrestrial ecosystem. Since the project associated activities do not required any additional land, the terrestrial ecosystem is considerably free from the project related impacts.

3.9 Socio Economic Environment 3.9.1 Introduction

Any developmental activity will influence the socioeconomic conditions of the population in the region and thus the Quality of Life (QOL). Socioeconomic survey is necessary in EIA/EMP report preparation to predict the changes on social and economic status. Hence baseline data for demographic characteristics, education, health, amenities and sensitive locations existing in and around the project area have been studied in the study area. For the study of socioeconomics 10 km radius around the site is selected.

The study area is mostly agricultural land. The major language is Gujarati, Hindi and English with an accumulation of different cultures like the Hindus, Muslims and the Christians. It is the centre of Gujarati cultural activities and diverse traditions of different ethnic and religious communities

Village: Iyava Village: Goraj

Figure 3.20 - Photograph showing Socio-Economic Data Collection

3.9.2 Socioeconomics

Village/town wise population, households, Occupation and Literacy status have been collected based on Census, 2011 in the following aspects:





Table 3.28 - List of Villages covered in 10 km Radius Area Sr. No. Village Taluka District

1 Anadej Sanand Ahmedabad 2 Bhavanpur Sanand Ahmedabad 3 Bol Sanand Ahmedabad 4 Chandrasan Kadi Mehsana 5 Charal Sanand Ahmedabad 6 Chekhla Sanand Ahmedabad 7 Chharodi Sanand Ahmedabad 8 Dodar Sanand Ahmedabad 9 Goraj Sanand Ahmedabad

10 Govindpura Kadi Mehsana 11 Hirapur Sanand Ahmedabad 12 Iyava Sanand Ahmedabad 13 Kalana Sanand Ahmedabad 14 Khanderavpura Kadi Mehsana 15 Khoda Sanand Ahmedabad 16 Khoraj Sanand Ahmedabad 17 Kunvar Sanand Ahmedabad 18 Lekhambha Sanand Ahmedabad 19 Nadan Kadi Mehsana 20 Rampura Sanand Ahmedabad 21 Rupavati Sanand Ahmedabad 22 Sakalpura Sanand Ahmedabad 23 Sanand (Urban) Sanand Ahmedabad 24 Shiyawada Sanand Ahmedabad 25 Soyla Sanand Ahmedabad 26 Vasna Iyava Sanand Ahmedabad 27 Vasodara Sanand Ahmedabad 28 Virochannagar Sanand Ahmedabad 29 Yashvantpura Kadi Mehsana 30 Zolapur Sanand Ahmedabad

3.9.3 Households

A 'household' is usually a group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen unless the exigencies of work prevent any of them from doing so. Persons in a household may be related or unrelated or a mix of both. However, if a group of unrelated persons live in a census house but do not take their meals from the common kitchen, then they are not constituent of a common household. Each such person was to be





treated as separate households. The important link is finding out whether it was a household or not was a common kitchen. There may be one member households, two member households or multi-member households.

There are nearly 25,631 House Holds (HH) found in the study area. The details of Households are given in Table 3.29. 3.9.4 Population

Village/ town wise population composition as per 2011 census is listed in Table 3.29. The total population of villages covered in 10 km radius is 1,26,230. The male & female population is 65,772 and 60,458 respectively.

The summarized data of population distribution is given in Table 3.29 and represented in Figure 3.21.

Table 3.29 - Population Distribution in the Study Area

Sr. No. Name HH

POPULATION SC POPULATION ST POPULATION

T M F T M F T M F 1 Anadej 838 4408 2244 2164 572 298 274 28 11 17 2 Bhavanpur 217 1087 555 532 433 225 208 0 0 0 3 Bol 454 2150 1110 1040 697 368 329 0 0 0 4 Chandrasan 444 2240 1169 1071 354 180 174 0 0 0 5 Charal 419 1985 997 988 289 149 140 0 0 0 6 Chekhla 924 4774 2463 2311 591 304 287 29 16 13 7 Chharodi 512 2655 1381 1274 311 171 140 6 4 2 8 Dodar 487 2421 1252 1169 632 338 294 0 0 0 9 Goraj 973 4879 2493 2386 659 350 309 5 3 2

10 Govindpura 157 612 308 304 50 23 27 0 0 0 11 Hirapur 395 2026 1030 996 193 107 86 0 0 0 12 Iyava 514 2525 1338 1187 574 318 256 4 3 1 13 Kalana 411 2003 1034 969 210 107 103 0 0 0 14 Khanderavpura 325 1283 688 595 9 6 3 5 3 2 15 Khoda 360 1929 1018 911 291 158 133 0 0 0 16 Khoraj 779 3903 2014 1889 385 211 174 0 0 0 17 Kunvar 891 4504 2335 2169 392 205 187 2 0 2 18 Lekhambha 302 1785 899 886 162 80 82 0 0 0 19 Nadan 260 1427 813 614 262 129 133 0 0 0 20 Rampura 107 459 245 214 45 23 22 14 10 4 21 Rupavati 227 1180 622 558 186 95 91 0 0 0





22 Sakalpura/Naranpura 121 612 318 294 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Sanand (Urban) 11371 54360 28543 25817 6685 3575 3110 756 424 332 24 Shiyawada 452 2256 1165 1091 161 80 81 0 0 0 25 Soyla 422 2230 1098 1132 135 69 66 0 0 0 26 Vasna Iyava 571 2624 1433 1191 180 94 86 59 31 28 27 Vasodara 276 1394 725 669 79 40 39 0 0 0 28 Virochannagar 1371 7081 3647 3434 396 201 195 0 0 0 29 Yashvantpura 170 631 326 305 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Zolapur 881 4807 2509 2298 237 127 110 1 0 1

Total 25631 126230 65772 60458 15170 8031 7139 909 505 404

Figure 3.21 - Percentage of Total Population Distribution

3.9.5 Occupational Structure

Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. Such participation may be physical and/or mental in nature. Work involves not only actual work but also includes effective supervision and direction of work. It even includes part time help or unpaid work on farm, family enterprise or in any other economic activity. All persons engaged in 'work' as defined above are workers. Persons who are engaged in cultivation or milk production even solely for domestic consumption are also treated as workers. Occupational structure is divided in to 3 categories viz., Main workers, Marginal workers and Non workers. The distribution data for workers and non workers is given in Table 3.30 and Figure 3.22.





Main workers: Those workers who had worked for the major part of the reference period (i.e., 6 months or more) are termed as Main Workers. Marginal workers: Those workers who have not worked for the major part of the reference period (i.e. less than 6 months) are termed as marginal workers. Non workers: All workers, i.e., those who have been engaged in some economic activity during the last one-year, but are not cultivators or agricultural laborers or in Household Industry, are 'Other-Workers (OW)'. The type of workers that come under this category of 'OW' include all government servants, municipal employees, teachers, factory workers, plantation workers, those engaged in trade, commerce, business, transport banking, mining, construction, political or social work, priests, entertainment artists, etc. In effect, all those workers other than cultivators or agricultural laborers or household industry workers are other workers.

Figure 3.22 - Percentage Distribution of Workers

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

60

Tabl

e 3.

30 -

Occ

upat

iona

l Str

uctu

re in

the

Stud

y Ar

ea

No.

N

ame

TOTA

L W

ORK

ERS

MAI

N W

OR

KER

S M

ARGI

NAL

W

OR

KER

S N

ON

WO

RK

ERS

T M

F

T M

F

T M

F

T M

F

1 An

adej

18

62

1278

58

4 13

33

1235

98

52

9 43

48

6 25

46

966

1580

2

Bhav

anpu

r 50

5 33

0 17

5 46

6 31

7 14

9 39

13

26

58

2 22

5 35

7 3

Bol

757

674

83

744

663

81

13

11

2 13

93

436

957

4 Ch

andr

asan

98

0 70

2 27

8 90

7 68

6 22

1 73

16

57

12

60

467

793

5 Ch

aral

66

0 59

2 68

63

3 57

2 61

27

20

7

1325

40

5 92

0 6

Chek

hla

1512

13

44

168

1342

12

48

94

170

96

74

3262

11

19

2143

7

Chha

rodi

75

2 68

3 69

68

4 61

9 65

68

64

4

1903

69

8 12

05

8 D

odar

10

06

727

279

731

608

123

275

119

156

1415

52

5 89

0 9

Gora

j 19

22

1469

45

3 15

20

1310

21

0 40

2 15

9 24

3 29

57

1024

19

33

10

Govi

ndpu

ra

326

196

130

322

195

127

4 1

3 28

6 11

2 17

4 11

H

irap

ur

685

628

57

645

610

35

40

18

22

1341

40

2 93

9 12

Iy

ava

1077

75

9 31

8 89

8 65

2 24

6 17

9 10

7 72

14

48

579

869

13

Kala

na

697

595

102

686

589

97

11

6 5

1306

43

9 86

7 14

Kh

ande

ravp

ura

639

438

201

599

436

163

40

2 38

64

4 25

0 39

4 15

Kh

oda

967

574

393

559

522

37

408

52

356

962

444

518

16

Khor

aj

1709

11

71

538

1638

11

49

489

71

22

49

2194

84

3 13

51

17

Kunv

ar

1902

14

00

502

1467

12

81

186

435

119

316

2602

93

5 16

67

18

Lekh

ambh

a 54

3 50

8 35

50

5 48

0 25

38

28

10

12

42

391

851

19

Nad

an

508

344

164

448

332

116

60

12

48

919

469

450

20

Ram

pura

20

0 14

7 53

19

8 14

6 52

2

1 1

259

98

161

21

Rupa

vati

434

370

64

309

273

36

125

97

28

746

252

494

22

Saka

lpur

a/N

aran

pura

19

2 17

3 19

17

2 16

1 11

20

12

8

420

145

275

23

Sana

nd (U

rban

) 19

524

1640

5 31

19

1785

7 15

477

2380

16

67

928

739

3483

6 12

138

2269

8 24

Sh

iyaw

ada

873

773

100

830

751

79

43

22

21

1383

39

2 99

1 25

So

yla

917

656

261

773

613

160

144

43

101

1313

44

2 87

1

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

61

26

Vasn

a Iy

ava

995

843

152

925

812

113

70

31

39

1629

59

0 10

39

27

Vaso

dara

38

6 36

3 23

38

3 36

1 22

3

2 1

1008

36

2 64

6 28

Vi

roch

anna

gar

2834

20

35

799

1933

18

41

92

901

194

707

4247

16

12

2635

29

Ya

shva

ntpu

ra

255

207

48

247

199

48

8 8

0 37

6 11

9 25

7 30

Zo

lapu

r 17

95

1483

31

2 15

31

1314

21

7 26

4 16

9 95

30

12

1026

19

86

Tota

l 47

414

3786

7 95

47

4128

5 35

452

5833

61

29

2415

37

14

7881

6 27

905

5091

1 3.

9.6

Lite

racy

A

pers

on a

ged

7 ye

ars

and

abov

e w

ho c

an b

oth

read

and

wri

te w

ith u

nder

stan

ding

any

lang

uage

has

bee

n ta

ken

as li

tera

te. I

t is

not

nec

essa

ry fo

r a

pers

on to

hav

e re

ceiv

ed a

ny fo

rmal

edu

catio

n or

pas

sed

any

min

imum

edu

catio

nal s

tand

ard

for

bein

g tr

eate

d as

lite

rate

. Peo

ple

who

wer

e bl

ind

and

coul

d re

ad in

Bra

ille

are

trea

ted

to b

e lit

erat

es. A

per

son,

who

can

onl

y re

ad b

ut

cann

ot w

rite

, is

trea

ted

as il

liter

ate.

All

child

ren

of a

ge 6

yea

rs o

r le

ss, e

ven

if go

ing

to s

choo

l and

hav

e pi

cked

up

read

ing

and

wri

ting,

are

trea

ted

as il

liter

ates

. Th

e to

tal n

umbe

r of l

itera

tes a

nd il

liter

ates

are

80,

471

and

45,7

59 re

spec

tivel

y (T

able

3.3

1 an

d Fi

gure

3.2

3).





Table 3.31 - Literacy Status in the Study Area Sr. No. Name Literates Illiterates

T M F T M F 1 Anadej 2676 1598 1078 1732 646 1086 2 Bhavanpur 770 443 327 317 112 205 3 Bol 1306 798 508 844 312 532 4 Chandrasan 1435 830 605 805 339 466 5 Charal 1162 729 433 823 268 555 6 Chekhla 3054 1794 1260 1720 669 1051 7 Chharodi 1712 1030 682 943 351 592 8 Dodar 1373 836 537 1048 416 632 9 Goraj 2843 1741 1102 2036 752 1284

10 Govindpura 527 280 247 85 28 57 11 Hirapur 1112 712 400 914 318 596 12 Iyava 1736 1041 695 789 297 492 13 Kalana 1312 774 538 691 260 431 14 Khanderavpura 1030 589 441 253 99 154 15 Khoda 1374 773 601 555 245 310 16 Khoraj 2250 1375 875 1653 639 1014 17 Kunvar 2531 1632 899 1973 703 1270 18 Lekhambha 940 580 360 845 319 526 19 Nadan 995 653 342 432 160 272 20 Rampura 383 212 171 76 33 43 21 Rupavati 709 440 269 471 182 289 22 Sakalpura/Naranpura 404 259 145 208 59 149 23 Sanand (Urban) 37035 21849 15186 17325 6694 10631 24 Shiyawada 1218 811 407 1038 354 684 25 Soyla 1182 751 431 1048 347 701 26 Vasna Iyava 1846 1071 775 778 362 416 27 Vasodara 820 547 273 574 178 396 28 Virochannagar 3919 2511 1408 3162 1136 2026 29 Yashvantpura 432 250 182 199 76 123 30 Zolapur 2385 1558 827 2422 951 1471

Total 80471 48467 32004 45759 17305 28454





Figure 3.23 - Distribution of Literacy Levels

3.9.7 Amenities Education, Medical, Water availability, Post & Telegraph, Communication, Banking facilities and Power supply are considered for the study. Village wise list of amenities are given in Table 3.32 (as per 2001 Census).

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

64

Tabl

e 3.

32 -

Basi

c am

enit

ies

deta

il fo

r st

udy

villa

ges

cove

red

in 1

0 km

rad

ius

(As

per

cens

us 2

011)

Sr.

No.

Vi

llage

Ty

pe o

f Fac

iliti

es A

vaila

ble

Faci

litie

s Av

aila

ble

(Nos

.) D

rink

ing

Wat

er

Pow

er

supp

ly

Appr

oach

to

Vill

age

Com

mun

icat

ion

Tran

spor

tati

on

Educ

atio

nal

Faci

litie

s M

edic

al

1 An

adej

T TW

EA

D

R KR

NW

IC

B

P-1

PHS-

1

2 Bh

avan

pur

T TW

EA

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B P-

1 -

3 Bo

l T TW

T/

P/L

EA

DR KR

T IC

B

P-1

PHS-

1

4 Ch

andr

asan

T TW

R/C

T/P/

L

EA

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B T P-

1 PH

S-1

5 Ch

aral

T TW

R/C

T/P/

L

EA

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B P-

1 -

6 Ch

ekhl

a T TW

T/

P/L

EA

SH

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B P-

1 SS

-1

PHC-

1 PH

S-1

7 Ch

haro

di

T TW

T/P/

L W

EA

SH

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B RS

P-1

C-1

PHS-

1

8 D

odar

T

EA

DR

IC

B P-

1 -

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

65

Sr.

No.

Vi

llage

Ty

pe o

f Fac

iliti

es A

vaila

ble

Faci

litie

s Av

aila

ble

(Nos

.) D

rink

ing

Wat

er

Pow

er

supp

ly

Appr

oach

to

Vill

age

Com

mun

icat

ion

Tran

spor

tati

on

Educ

atio

nal

Faci

litie

s M

edic

al

TW

KR

NW

9 Go

raj

T TW

R/C

T/P/

L

EA

SH

KR

NW

T IC

B P-

2 -

10

Govi

ndpu

ra

T TW

EA

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B P-

1 -

11

Hir

apur

T TW

T/

P/L

EA

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B P-

1 PH

S-1

12

Iyav

a T TW

EA

SH

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B P-

1 PH

S-1

13

Kala

na

T TW

T/P/

L W

EA

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B P-

1 -

14

Khan

dera

vpur

a T TW

T/

P/L

EA

DR KR

N

W

T IC

PCO/

M

B T P-

2 SS

-1

-

15

Khod

a T TW

T/

P/L

EA

SH

KR

NW

T IC

B P-

1 SS

-1

SSC-

1 -

16

Khor

aj

T EA

SH

T

B P-

1 -

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

66

Sr.

No.

Vi

llage

Ty

pe o

f Fac

iliti

es A

vaila

ble

Faci

litie

s Av

aila

ble

(Nos

.) D

rink

ing

Wat

er

Pow

er

supp

ly

Appr

oach

to

Vill

age

Com

mun

icat

ion

Tran

spor

tati

on

Educ

atio

nal

Faci

litie

s M

edic

al

TW

T/P/

L D

R KR

NW

IC

17

Kunv

ar

T TW

T/P/

L EA

SH

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B SS

-1

-

18

Lekh

ambh

a T TW

T/

P/L

EA

DR KR

N

W

IC

B P-

1 -

19

Nad

an

T TW

EA

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B P-

2 SS

-1

-

20

Ram

pura

T TW

T/

P/L

EA

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B

-

21

Rupa

vati

T TW

EA

SH

DR KR

T IC

B P-

1 -

22

Saka

lpur

a/N

aran

pura

T TW

EA

D

R KR

NW

IC

B

P-1

-

23

Shiy

awad

a T TW

EA

D

R KR

NW

IC

B

P-1

PHS-

1

24

Soyl

a T TW

EA

SH

D

R IC

B

P-1

-

Envi

ronm

enta

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent R

epor

t

M/s

. RB

Poly

mer

s Lt

d.

S

urve

y N

o: 1

96/1

, Plo

t No.

: 103

to 1

08,

Mah

alax

mi I

ndus

tria

l Est

ate,

Vill

age:

Iyav

a,

Ta

luka

: San

and,

Dis

tric

t: A

hmed

abad

, Guj

arat

.

T. R

. Ass

ocia

tes

(Ahm

edab

ad)

NA

BET

Acc

redi

ted

Cha

pter

-3: D

escr

iptio

n of

Env

iron

men

t 3.

67

Sr.

No.

Vi

llage

Ty

pe o

f Fac

iliti

es A

vaila

ble

Faci

litie

s Av

aila

ble

(Nos

.) D

rink

ing

Wat

er

Pow

er

supp

ly

Appr

oach

to

Vill

age

Com

mun

icat

ion

Tran

spor

tati

on

Educ

atio

nal

Faci

litie

s M

edic

al

T/P/

L KR

N

W

25

Vasn

a Iy

ava

T TW

R/C

EA

SH

DR KR

N

W

T IC

C

B RS

P-2

-

26

Vaso

dara

T TW

T/

P/L

EA

DR KR

IC

B

P-1

-

27

Viro

chan

naga

r T TW

T/

P/L

EA

SH

DR KR

N

W

PO

T IC

PCO/

M

B RS

P-2

SS-1

PH

S-1

28

Yash

vant

pura

T TW

R/C

T/P/

L

EA

DR KR

N

W

T IC

B P-

1 -

29

Zola

pur

T W

TW

T/P/

L

EA

DR KR

N

W

T PC

O/M

IC

B

P –

1 SS

- 1

PHC

– 1

PHS

– 2





Abbreviations Education P : Primary School M : Middle school SS : Secondary School SSC : Senior Secondary School C : College Medical CHW : Community Health Worker PHC : Primary Health Center PHS : Primary Health Sub-Center MCW : Maternity Child Welfare TB : T.B. Clinic AH : Allopathic Hospital D : Dispensary FWC : Family Welfare Center Water T : Tap W : Well HP : Hand Pump TW : Tube Well R/C : River/Canal T/P/L : Tank/Pond/Lake O : Other Communication Facility PO : Post Office PT : Post and Telegraph Office T : Telephone (landlines) PCO/M: Public Call Office /Mobile (PCO) IC : Internet Cafes / Common Service Centre C : Private Courier Facility Transportation B : Bus RS : Railway Station T : Taxi S/R/F : Sea/River/Ferry Service Approach to Village NH : National Highway SH : State Highway DR : District Road PR : Black Topped (pucca) Road KR : Gravel (kuchha) Roads NW : Navigable Waterways (River/Canal) F : Foothpath

Power Supply EA : Electricity Available





3.9.8 Conclusion The socio economic studies has been conducted in order to study the present Socio- Economic conditions prevailing around the plant site for the establishment of an interactive environment between the residents of the area with the proponent which would be helpful for the proponent for the assessment of the required developments of the area.

This study was done by looking and maintaining a good understanding of that locality as well as their socio-economic status which can help in the assessment of their Socio-Economic status, costumes, and requirements for the development etc. Based on the study carried out it can be interpreted that proposed project would contribute to improvement in the Quality Of Life (QOL) in the region to some extent in following manner.

Industrial growth will improve economic status of the people either directly or indirectly.

Creation of employment is another positive impact anticipated from this plant. The development of infrastructure (roads, lighting etc.) may not only helpful for

transportation but also to improve aesthetic value of the site. Non-workers comprises of 59% of the total population in the study area. This intense

unemployment fate can be reduced to some extent.

3.10 Traffic Survey Traffic counts are important to calculate the existing and proposed load on the existing road due to upcoming expansion of project.

Project site is to be located near to Sanand-Viramgam Road (State Highway 17). The industry will utilize the stated highway for transportation purpose. Thus, traffic survey has been carried out on above stated highway. Studied route is shown in figure 3.24.

Details regarding the traffic survey are: Traffic counts were collected and recorded in 4 hours intervals. Morning period (pick hours) survey was carried out from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs. Evening period (pick hours) survey was carried out from 16:00 to 20:00 hrs.

Traffic counts observed during the above survey are tabulated below:





Figure 3.24 - Image showing Traffic Surveying Location

Table 3.33 - Traffic Count Data

Type of Vehicles

Sanand - Viramgam Highway (SH 17) Date & Timings of Survey (hrs)

17/10/2018 10.00 - 14.00 (4 hr) 16.00 - 20.00 (4 hr)

Large Trailer 59 97

Heavy Vehicle (Bus, Truck, etc.)

51 73

Medium Vehicle (Tractors, Light Commercial Vehicles

etc.) 74 38

Light Vehicle (Car, Jeep, Pickup Van etc.)

153 115

3 Wheeler (Rickshaw)

126 48

2 Wheeler (Scooter, Motorcycle etc.)

257 151





Bibliography 1) R. K. Verma, "Ground Water Brochure - Ahmedabad District, Guajarat," CGWB -

Government of India, Ahmedabad, 2014. 2) The Director General of Meteorology, "Climatological Normals (1981 - 2010)," India

Meteorological Department, New Delhi, 2011. 3) Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wasterwater, 22nd Edition,

American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation , 2012.

4) Ali, S. (2002). Book of Indian Birds. Bombay Natural History Society and Oxford university press. Thirteenth Edn.Pp. 326.

5) Bhupathy, S. 1991. Population and Resource Utilisattion of Waterfowl in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur. Ph.D. Thesis, Rajasthan University, Jaipur.

6) Bibby, C.J., N.D., Burgerss and D.A. Hill. 1992b. Bird Census techniques, Academic Press, London.

7) Daniels R.J.R 2005. Amphibians of Peninsular India. Universities press (India) Private limited. First Edn. pp. 267.

8) Daniel J.C. 2002. The Book of Indian Reptiles and Amphibians. Bombay Natural History Society and Oxford University press. pp. 238.

9) Dieni, J.S. and jones, S.L. 2002. A field test of the area search method for measuring breeding birds population, J. Field Ornithology, 73: 253-257.

10) Grimmett, R., Inskipp, C., Inskipp, T., 2006. Birds of the Indian Subcontinent. Oxford University Press. New Delhi. Pp. 384.

11) Hutto, R.L., S.M. Pletsechel and P. Hendrick. 1986. A fixed radius point method for non breeding season use. The Auk. 103: 593-602.

12) IUCN . 2000. Red List of Threatened Species. Species Survival Commission (SSC) IUCN, Gland, Switzerland.

13) Molur, s and S. Walker 1998. Report of the workshop “Conservation Assessment and Management Plan for reptiles of India” (BCPP – Endangered species Project), Zoo Outreach Organization, Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, India, Coimbatore, India 175 pp.

14) Molur S and S Walker (eds). 1998. Report of the Workshop “Conservation Assessment and Management Plan – CAMP for Mammals of India, (BCPP - Endangered Species Project, Zoo Outreach Organisation, Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, India, Coimbatore, India, 176 P.

15) Mueller-Dombois, D and H. Ellensberg. 1967. Aims and Methods of Vegetation Ecology. John Wiley& Sons, New York.545.p.

16) Prater. S. H. (2005). The Book of Indian Animals. Bombay Natural History Society and Oxford University press 12th Edn. pp. 316.

17) Ravi Chellam., Joshua, J., Williams, C.A. and Johnsingh A.J.T. 1994. Survey of potential site for re-introduction of Asiatic Lions. Final Report. Wildlife Institute of India , 39 pp.





18) Rodgers, W.A. 1991. Technique for Wildlife Census in India, A field Manual. Technical Manual. TM2. Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. India.81pp.

19) Sale, J.B. and K. Berkmuller, 1988. Manual of Wildlife Techniques for India. FAO, United Nation’s India Establishment of Wildlife Institute of India Dehra Dun.

20) Shah, G. L. 1978. Flora of Gujarat State. University Press, Sardar Patel University. Vallabh Vidyanagar.174 PP.

21) Singh, H.S. 2001. National Heritage of Gujarat. GEER foundation, Gandhinagar. 262.Pp.

DRAFT EIA/EMP REPORT - Gujarat Pollution Control Board · DRAFT EIA/EMP REPORT FOR Addition of New...

Documents

Transcript of DRAFT EIA/EMP REPORT - Gujarat Pollution Control Board · DRAFT EIA/EMP REPORT FOR Addition of New...