PROPOSED BY SHV ENERGY PRIVATE...

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

PROPOSED

LPG BOTTLING PLANT

AT

VILLAGE: JAKKASANDRA

TALUK: MALUR

DISTRICRT: KOLAR

STATE: KARNATAKA(Under Schedule 6(b) - Category ‘B’ as per EIA notification 2006 and its Amendments)

PROPOSED BY

SHV ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED

Report Prepared by

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTHUBERT ENVIRO CARE SYSTEMS (P) LTD

CHENNAI

MARCH 2016

EIA for proposed LPG Bottling Unit

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The following people are gratefully acknowledged for their fullest support in rendering

needful information regarding the project and kind cooperation in fulfilling the report

SHV ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED

Mr. Cdr A S Oberoi IN –Vice President

Mr. UdayaKumar. R – General Manager (operations)

Mr. T.Radhakrishnan – Sr.Manager (Projects)

Mr. Billal Tanveer – Sr. Engineer (Projects)

Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt. Ltd, Chennai

Dr. J.R.Moses – FAE

Dr. Rajkumar Samuel–FAE

Mr. Abishek Moses – Team Member

Mr. A.Manoharan– FAE

Mr. V.Dhivakar– FAE

Ms. Ramaa Prakash – FAE

Dr. G. Sundar – Team Member

Mr. A.K Natarajan – Team Member

Ms. A. Ragatharani – Team Member

Ms. Priyanka.R – Team Member


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Declaration of Experts contributing to the EIA

I hereby certify that I was involved in the EIA report for the project titled “Proposed LPG

Bottling Plant” at Jakkasandra village, Malur Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka by SHV Energy

Private Limited along with the Functional Area Experts listed below during June 2015 to till

date.

EIA Coordinator:

Name:

Signature & Date:

Period of involvement:

Contact information:

Functional Area Experts:

S. No.Functional

AreasName of the Expert Duration of Involvement Signature

1. AP Dr.J R MOSESSeptember 2015-January 2016

2. WP, SHW RAMAA PRAKASHNovember 2015-January 2016

3. SHW Dr.J R MOSES January 20164. SE V DHIVAKAR

September 2015-January 20165. EB,WP

Dr.RAJKUMAR

SAMUEL

January 2016

6. EB A. MANOHARAN January-February 2016

7. AQ Dr.J R MOSES January-February 2016


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8. RH Dr.J R MOSES

*See below the expansion of Functional Areas

Functional Area

CodeAbbreviation of the Functional Areas

LU Land Use

AP Air Pollution monitoring, Prevention and Control

AQ Meteorology, Air Quality Modeling & Prediction

WP Water Pollution monitoring, Prevention and Control

EB Ecology and Biodiversity

NV Noise and Vibration

SE Socio-Economics

HG Hydrology, Ground Water & Water Conservation

GEO Geology

SC Soil Conservation

RH Risk Assessment and Hazards Management

SHW Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization

I, Dr.J.R.MOSES hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA for

“Proposed LPG Bottling Plant” at Jakkasandra village, Malur Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka

by SHV Energy Private Limited. I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any mis-

leading information mentioned in this statement.

Signature:

Name:

Designation:

Name of the EIA Consultant Organization: Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt. Ltd., Chennai


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NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date: 77, 11th August 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 20

1.1 Purpose of the report...................................................................................................................20

1.1.1 EIA Requirement ........................................................................................................................20

1.2 Project Proponent -Background ..................................................................................................21

1.3 Brief description of the Project ....................................................................................................21

1.4 Project Setting..............................................................................................................................21

1.5 Applicable Regulatory Framework ..............................................................................................21

1.6 Methodology adopted for the Study ............................................................................................27

1.7 Objectives of this EIA Report......................................................................................................27

1.8 EIA Process.................................................................................................................................27

2 PROJECT DESCIPTION .......................................................................................................... 28

2.1 About the project.........................................................................................................................28

2.2 Project Location ..........................................................................................................................28

2.3 Details of Alternative sites considered .........................................................................................34

2.4 Project Cost .................................................................................................................................34

2.5 Size or Magnitude of Operation ..................................................................................................35

2.6 Process Details.............................................................................................................................35

2.7 Resource Requirements...............................................................................................................41

2.8 Pollution Control Measures Proposed ........................................................................................45

2.9 Rain water Harvesting ..................................................................................................................46

2.10 Fire Protection Systems ...............................................................................................................46

3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................... 48

3.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................48

3.2 Scope of Baseline Study ..............................................................................................................48

3.3 Micrometeorology .......................................................................................................................51

3.4 Wind Pattern of Kolar District ....................................................................................................52

3.5 Determination of Atmospheric Inversion level............................................................................54


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3.6 Land Use of Kolar District ..........................................................................................................56

3.7 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring .................................................................................................57

3.8 Noise Environment .....................................................................................................................64

3.8.1 Reconnaissance Survey ................................................................................................................65

3.9 Water Environment.....................................................................................................................67

3.9.1 Surface Water Resources ............................................................................................................68

3.9.2 Ground water resources...............................................................................................................68

3.9.3 Reconnaissance............................................................................................................................68

3.9.4 Observations................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.9.4.1 Ground Water.........................................................................................................................78

3.9.4.2 Surface water ...........................................................................................................................78

3.9.5 Ground water Scenario................................................................................................................79

3.9.5.1 Hydrogeology of Kolar District................................................................................................79

3.9.5.2 Geomorphology of Kolar District ............................................................................................79

3.10 Soil Environment.........................................................................................................................81

3.10.1 Observations............................................................................................................................85

3.11 Ecological Environment...............................................................................................................85

3.12 Socio-Economic Environment.....................................................................................................86

3.12.1 District Profile: ........................................................................................................................86

3.12.2 District Social Indicators:.........................................................................................................87

3.12.3 Occupation: .............................................................................................................................87

3.12.3.1 Agriculture Profile of the District.........................................................................................88

3.12.4 Land holding pattern of the District:........................................................................................89

3.12.5 Industries: ................................................................................................................................89

3.12.6 Education: ...............................................................................................................................89

3.12.7 Health:.....................................................................................................................................89

3.12.8 Project area (10 Km Radius) ....................................................................................................90

3.12.8.1 Occupation: .........................................................................................................................93

3.12.8.2 Land Use details ..................................................................................................................93

3.12.9 Village Profile: .........................................................................................................................94

3.12.10 Interaction with locals ..............................................................................................................95


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3.12.11 Conclusion:..............................................................................................................................96

4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ............ 98

4.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................98

4.2 Construction Phase......................................................................................................................98

4.2.1 Activities during Construction Phase ...........................................................................................98

4.2.2 Impacts during Construction Phase .............................................................................................99

4.3 Activities during Operational Phase...........................................................................................100

4.3.1 Impacts & Mitigation Measures during Operation Phase ..........................................................100

4.4 Receptors of impact, significant impacts and mitigation measures .............................................100

4.4.1 During Construction Phase........................................................................................................100

4.4.1.1 Land Environment ................................................................................................................100

4.4.1.2 Air Environment....................................................................................................................101

4.4.1.3 Water Environment...............................................................................................................102

4.4.1.4 Noise Environment ...............................................................................................................102

4.4.1.5 Waste generation ...................................................................................................................103

4.4.1.6 Ecology ..................................................................................................................................104

4.4.1.7 Social Environment ...............................................................................................................104

4.4.2 Activities during Operation Phase .............................................................................................104

4.4.2.1 Air Environment....................................................................................................................104

4.4.2.2 Water Environment...............................................................................................................105

4.4.2.3 Noise Environment ...............................................................................................................105

4.4.2.4 Land Environment ................................................................................................................105

4.4.2.5 Socio-Economic Environment...............................................................................................105

4.4.2.6 Impact of transport of raw material and product: ..................................................................106

5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES............................................................................................. 115

5.1 Selection of Site .........................................................................................................................115

5.2 Selection of Technology ............................................................................................................115

6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ......................................................................116

6.1 Environmental Management Plan during Construction Phase ...............................................116

6.2 Environmental Management Plan during Operation Phase ....................................................117

6.3 Post project Environmental monitoring ...................................................................................118


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6.3.1 Environmental Monitoring Programme...................................................................................118

6.4 Greenbelt Development Plan ....................................................................................................119

6.4.1 Development of green belt will include: ..................................................................................120

6.5 Occupational Health and Safety Program ................................................................................121

6.6 Environmental safety Policy of SHV Energy Pvt. Ltd ................................................................123

6.6.1 Environment Management Cell ...............................................................................................123

6.6.2 Hierarchical system/administrative order of SHV for Environmental management..............124

6.6.3 Cost Estimate for Environment Management Plan ..................................................................126

6.7 Corporate Social Responsibility ................................................................................................127

6.8 Project Schedule........................................................................................................................139

7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES ..........................................................................................................140

7.1 Disaster Management Plan.......................................................................................................140

7.2 Risk Assessment.........................................................................................................................140

8 PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................................................................... 141

9 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION ............................................................................................. 142

10 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS...................................................................................... 145


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List of Tables

Table 1-1Applicable Acts and Rules for the proposed project ..................................................................23Table 2-1: Details of Total cost break-up...................................................................................................34Table 2-2: Details of proposed products and capacities ............................................................................35Table 2-3 Machineries List.........................................................................................................................40Table 2-4: Land Use pattern of the Industry ..............................................................................................41Table 2-5: Break-up of fresh water requirement ......................................................................................41Table 2-6: Details of treatment and final disposal methods of wastewater generated .............................42Table 2-7: Inlet and Outlet Quality of Effluent generated from the project .............................................43Table 2-8: Details of Power requirement and backup power supply .......................................................44Table 2-9: Details of D.G sets .....................................................................................................................45Table 2-10: Details of Domestic solid waste ..............................................................................................46Table 3-1: Monitoring of various Environmental Attributes.....................................................................49Table 3-2: Frequency and Monitoring methodologies of Environmental Parameters ..............................50Table 3-3: Climatology Data (Source: IMD Station)..................................................................................54Table 3-4: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations..............................................................................59Table 3-5:Test Methods used for the analysis of Ambient Air Quality Parameters...................................60Table 3-6: Average Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Data (September to December 2015) ..................63Table 3-7: Details of Noise monitoring Locations......................................................................................65Table 3-8Ambient Noise Quality Standards (CPCB Limits) .......................................................................66Table 3-9 Noise Monitoring Results...........................................................................................................66Table 3-10 Details of Ground Water Sampling Locations ........................................................................69Table 3-11 : Details of Surface Water Sampling Locations .......................................................................70Table 3-12 : Test Methods used for analysis of water quality parameters................................................71Table 3-13: Ground water analysis results ................................................................................................73Table 3-14: Surface water analysis results ................................................................................................76Table 3-15: Details of Soil Monitoring Locations ......................................................................................81Table 3-16: Soil Monitoring Locations.......................................................................................................83Table 3-17 Flora in the Study area.............................................................................................................85Table 3-18 Fauna in the Study area ...........................................................................................................86Table 3-19 Social Indicators.......................................................................................................................87Table 3-20 Land holding status..................................................................................................................89Table 3-21 District Health Infrastructure facilities ...................................................................................90Table 3-22 Villages around 10km radius form the project site ................................................................90Table 4-1 Summary of findings ...............................................................................................................107Table 4-2 Impact and Mitigation measures during Construction Phase ................................................113Table 4-3 Impact and Mitigation measures during Operation Phase .....................................................114Table 6-1Environmental Monitoring Programme...................................................................................119Table 6-2Hierarchical system for Environmental Management .............................................................125Table 6-3Cost Estimate for EMP ...............................................................................................................126


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Table 10-1Details of the Consultant ........................................................................................................145

List of Figures

Figure 2-1Satellite Image showing the location of the project site ...........................................................29Figure 2-2 Satellite Imagery of the Site (10Km Radius) ...........................................................................30Figure 2-3 KIADB Layout showing the proposed site ................................................................................31Figure 2-4Location Plan .............................................................................................................................32Figure 2-5 Site Plan ....................................................................................................................................33Figure 2-6Site Photos..................................................................................................................................34Figure 2-7Process flow diagram of LPG storing and bottling plant ..........................................................38Figure 2-8Process flow chart for LPG storage and bottling plant .............................................................39Figure 2-9Water Balance Flow chart .........................................................................................................42Figure 2-10 Malur CET Plant Photos .........................................................................................................44Figure 3-1 Wind Rose Diagram of Kolar District (HAL old Airport-IMD Source) ...................................52Figure 3-2 Map Showing Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations in the study area (10 Km Radius)....................................................................................................................................................................59Figure 3-3AAQ Sampling Photograph .......................................................................................................64Figure 3-4: Ground Water monitoring locations ......................................................................................69Figure 3-5: Surface Water monitoring locations .......................................................................................70Figure 3-6:Hydrogeology Map of Kolar District........................................................................................80Figure 3-7 Soil monitoring locations .........................................................................................................82Figure 3-8 Soil sampling Photographs .......................................................................................................82Figure 3-8 Workers Category ....................................................................................................................88Figure 3-9 Workers status around 10 Km radius of the site .....................................................................93Figure 3-10 Land Use Pattern around 10 Km radius ................................................................................94Figure 3-11 Land Use Pattern of the Jakkasandra Village .........................................................................95Figure 3-12 Photographs of Interaction with locals..................................................................................97Figure 6-1 Green Belt Layout of the Site ..................................................................................................121


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List of Annexure

Annexure –I - Terms of Reference………………………………………………………….20

Annexure –II - Land Possession Certificate………………………………………………….28

Annexure –III - KIADB Layout Plan…………………………………………………………..28

Annexure –IV - Plot Plan of SHV, Kolar………………………………………………………28

Annexure-V – Material Safety Data Sheet……………………………………………………35

Annexure –V - Rain water Harvesting System Plan…………………………………………46

Annexure –VI - Fire Hydrant system layout………………………………………………….47

Annexure –VII – Onsite Emergency Plan……………………………………………………..139

Annexure- VIII – Risk Assessment Report………………………………………………….....139


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COMPLIANCE TO TERMS OF REFERENCE

S.No Terms of Reference Compliance

A. Standard TOR

1 Executive Summary Enclosed

2 Introduction

i. Details of the EIA Consultant including NABET

accreditation

Please refer Chapter 10

ii. Information about the Project Proponent Please refer Chapter 1

iii. Importance and Benefits of the Project Please refer Chapter 1 & 8

3 Project Description

i. Cost of project and Time of completion Please refer Chapter 2

ii. Products with capacities for the proposed project Please refer Chapter 2

iii.If expansion project, details of existing products with

capacities and whether adequate land is available for

expansion, reference of earlier EC if any.

Not Applicable. This is a

proposed new project

iv. List of Raw materials and their source with mode of

transportation


v. Other chemicals and materials required with quantities

and storage capacities


vi. Details of emission, effluents, hazardous waste

generation and their management


vii. Requirement of water, power, with source of

supply, status of approval, water balance diagram,

man-power requirement (regular and contract)


viii. Process description along with major equipments

and machineries, process flow sheet (quantitative) from

raw material to products to be provided


ix.Hazard identification and details of proposed safety

systems


x. Expansion/ modernization proposals

(a) Copy of all Environmental Clearance(s) including

amendments thereto obtaining for the project from

Not Applicable


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MoEF&CC/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 Forests as per circular dated 30th May, 2012 on

the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in

all existing environmental clearances 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

(b) In case the existing project has not obtained

environmental clearance, reasons for not obtaining

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 in

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 from the SPCB shall be

submitted.

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


ii. A Topo sheet 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 al eco-sensitive areas and

environmentally sensitive places)


iii. Details w.r.t option analysis for selection of site Please refer Chapter 2

iv. Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of the site Please refer Chapter 2


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v. Google map Earth downloaded of the project site Please refer Chapter 2

vi. Layout maps including 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

indicating location of unit within the Industrial

area/Estate.


vii. Photographs of the proposed and existing (if

applicable) plant site, existing, show photographs of

plantations/greenbelt, in particular


viii. Land use break-up of total land of the project site

(indicate and acquired), government/ private-

agriculture, forest, wasteland, water bodies,

settlements, etc shall be included (not required for

industrial area)


ix. A list of major industries with name and type within

the study area (10 km radius) shall be incorporated.

Land use details of the study area)


x. Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of

the study area shall be included.


xi. Details of drainage of the project upto 5km radius of

the study area. If the site is within 1Km 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 of Flood of

the river shall also be provided (mega green field

projects)


xii. Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition is not

complete, stage of the acquisition process and

expected time of complete procession of the land.

Acquisition certificate

enclosed in Annexure-II

xiii. R&R details in respect of land in line with state Not applicable. It is in


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Government policy KIADB industrial area

5 Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable)

i. Permission and approvals for the use of forest land

(forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of

the State Forest Department (if applicable)

Not Applicable

ii. Land use map based on High resolution satellite

imagery (GPS) of the proposed site delineating the

forest land (in case of projects involving forest land

more than 40 Ha)


iii. Status of application submitted for obtaining the stage

of Forest Clearance along with latest status shall be

submitted

Not Applicable

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

v. Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the

Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government for

conservation of schedule of 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 micrometeorological date

using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind

speed and direction and rainfall


ii. AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM0, Please refer Chapter 3


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PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO and other parameters relevant to

the project shall be collected. The monitoring stations

shall be based on CPCB guidelines and take into

account the pre-dominant wind direction, population

zone, sensitive receptors including reserved forests.

iii.Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all

stations as per frequency given in the NAAQM

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


iv. Surface water quality of nearby River (1000m

upstream and downstream of discharge point) and

other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/

MoEF&CC guidelines.


v. Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river

identified by the CPCB/MoEF& CC, if yes give details

No

vi. Ground water monitoring at minimum 8 locations shall

be included


vii. Noise level monitoring at minimum 8 locations

shall be included


viii. Soil characteristics as per CPCB guidelines Please refer Chapter 3

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.


x. Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and

aquatic) existing in the study area shall be given with

special reference to rare, endemic and endangered

species. If schedule-I fauna and found within the study

area, a Wildlife Conservation plan shall be prepared

and furnished



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xi.Socio-economic status of the study area Please refer Chapter 3

7 Impact and Environmental 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, AQIP modeling 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 modeling shall also be provided.

The air quality contours shall be plotted on a location

map showing the location of the project site,

habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any.


ii. Water quality modeling- in case of discharge in water

body

Not Applicable. Effluent

discharged to CETP, Malur

iii. Impact of the transport of raw material 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.


iv. A note on treatment of waste water 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.


v. Details of stack emission and action plan for control of

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vi. Measures for fugitive emission control Please refer Chapter 4

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 also be included. EMP shall include the

concept of waste-minimization, recycle/

reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and

natural resource conservation.

Please refer Chapter 4.

Agreement will be made

with TSDF for safe

disposal of hazardous

wastes

viii. Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per

Fly Ash notification, 200. A detailed plan of action

shall be provided.


ix. Acton plan for the green belt development plan in 33%

area i.e., land with not less than 1500 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.


x. Action plan for rain water harvesting measures at

plant site shall be submitted to harvest rainwater from

the roof tops and storm water drains to recharge the

ground water and also to use for the various activities

at the project site to conserve fresh water and reuse

the water requirement from other sources.


xi. Total capital cost and recurring cost /annum for

environmental pollution control measures shall be

included.


xii. Action plan for Post-project environmental monitoring

shall be submitted


xiii. Onsite and offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made)

preparedness and Emergency Management Plan

including Risk Assessment and damage control.

Enclosed in Annexure-VIII


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Disaster Management Plan should be linked with

District Disaster Management Plan.

8 Occupational Health

i. Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational

health & safety of all contract and casual workers


ii. Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of

worker. If the worker’s health is being evaluated by

pre-designed format, chest x-rays, Audiometry,

Spirometry, Vision testing (Far and 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 analyzed data of above mentioned parameters

as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department

wise.


proposed project

iii.Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards.

What are the exposure levels of hazards and whether

they are 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.


proposed project

iv. Annual report of health status of workers with special

reference to Occupational Health and Safety


proposed project

9 Corporate Environment Policy

i. Does the company have a well laid down

Environemntal Policy approved by its Board of

Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report


ii. Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard

operating process/procedures to bring into focus any

infringement/ deviation/ violation of the environemnt

or forest norms/ conditions? If so, it may be detailed in

the EIA



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iii. What is the hierarchical system or Administrative

order of the company to deal with the environemntsl

issues and for ensuring compliance with the

environemntal clearance conditions? Details of this

system may be given.


iv. Does the company have system of reporting of non-

compliances/ violations of environemntal norms to

the Board of Directors of the company and/or

Stakeholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting

mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report


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.


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 the bound action plan shall be

included. Socio-Economic development activities need

to be elaborated upon.


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.

No

13 A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of

above TOR

Complied


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B. Specific Terms of Reference for EIA studies for Isolated Storage & Handling of Hazardous

Chemicals (As per Threshold planning Quantity indicated in column 3 of Schedule 2 & 3

of MSIHC Rules 1989 Amended 2000)

1 Details on list of hazardous chemicals to be stored

alongwith storage quantities at the facility, their category

(as per MSIHC rules) MSDS.


2 Mode of receiving hazardous chemicals in isolated storages

and mode of their disptch.


3 Layout plan of the storage tanks and other associated

facilities


4 Details on types and specifications of the storage facilities

including tanks, pumps, piping, valves, flanges, pumps,

monitoring equipments, systems for emissions control,

safety controls including relief systems.


Also refer Annexure VIII

5 Arrangement to control loss/leakage of chemicals and

management system in case of leakage


Also refer Annexure VIII

6 Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan

- Identification of hazards

- Consequence Analysis

- Details of domino effect of the storage tanks and

respective preventive measures including distance

between storage units in an isolated storage facility

- Onsite and offsite emergency preparedness plan

Please refer Annexure VIII

Additional TORs

1 Solvents and other painting materials used in the system,

impact on the storage by this activity


2 Inlet and oulet water quality of ETP, reason for providing

solar pond has to be explained


3 Explore the possibility to use CNG in place of Diesel

Generator sets

Availability of CNG run

Diesel Generation sets of

our requirement (250

KVA) needs to be explored


Consultant: Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt. Ltd. u


for availability & viability.

Till such time,

conventional DG sets will

be run, that too during

state power failures only

4 Cumulative impact on the surroundings in case of fire in

worst cased scenario and Disaster Management Plan

Please refer Annexure VII


Consultant: Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt. Ltd. Page 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 IntroductionSHV operates in India under the brand name SUPER Gas. The company has installed and

operating import terminals at Tuticorin (2.5 Lakhs MTPA) and Porbandar (2.0 Lakhs MTPA)

and operating 12 own filling plants and 7 contract filling plants. The imported bulk LPG is

stored in terminal and transported to cylinder filling plants through road tankers. The

proponent has 19 Filling stations across India with a total capacity of 1.87 Lakhs MTPA

SHV Energy proposes it new plant at Jakkasandra village, Malur Taluk, Kolar District. The

proposed unit is LPG bottling plant of 21000 MTPA. LPG will be coming to the unit by road in

trucks. This will be stored in bullets and filled in cylinders of various capacities. LPG is also

sold as bulk LPG to Industrial units and to be used as fuel for Auto LPG segment. The proposal

is only storage and bottling of LPG.

2 Project Description

Location of the project

The site for the proposed project is situated at plot No. 184/185, Jakkasandra Industrial area,

KasabaHobli, Malur Taluk, Kolar district, Karnataka state. The total land area of the project

site is 23507.00 Sq.M. The nearest human settlement from the site is Jakkasandra village

located at a distance of 0.9 Km in the south-west direction. The site is located approximately 6

Km from the Bangalore-Chennai National Higway-4. The nearest railway station is Malur

railway station at a distance of 10.55 Km in the south direction. There are no National Parks,

Sanctuaries and ecologically sensitive areas within the impact area of 10 Km.

Project Cost

The total investment on the project is 22 Crores and the detail of cost break up is given below.

S.No. Components Cost (in Crores)

1) Land and Land development 10.52) Buildings and Factory premises design engineering

and statutory approval5.5

3) Plant, Machinery and equipment 6Total 22



Process Details

The proposed facility will function mainly as LPG receipt, storage and bottling unit for filling

into cylinders. The plant operations are categorized as,

1) Receipt of Product

2) Storage of Product

3) Dispatch

Land Requirement

The total area occupied by SHV Energy Private Limited for LPG storage facility is 23,506.84

Sqm. Green belt of 33.2 % is proposed.

Water Requirement

The total fresh water requisite for the proposed plant is 10 KLD, which is sourced through

KIADB water supply.

Waste water generation and disposal

Sewage/effluentgenerated from

Treatment unitsprovided

Final disposal point

Domestic Septic tank Soak pit

Cylinder washing Sedimentationtanks

Overflow from sedimentation tank will bechannelized towards green belt development

Paint Booth -- Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP),Malur

Power requirement

The Total power requirement for the installation is 322 KVA which will be provided by

BESCOM. D.G. sets of capacity 320 KVA (2 nos) + 62.5 KVA (1 no) will serve as the backup

facilities of power supply in case of emergencies during power failure.

Man Power requirement

The total manpower required will be 14 persons on direct basis and 50 persons on indirect

basis.



Rain water Harvesting

Keeping in consideration the depleting water table, rain water harvesting system has been

implemented for the proposed facility in order to utilize the under-ground water system

sustainably.

Rain water harvesting tanks are engineered and strategically located to recharge and maintain

the underground water table. Recharge pits (locations) have been set up at the site to harvest

run-off water.

Fire Protection Systems

As per OISD, following are the fire protection systems facilitated at the proposed LPG bottling

installation

Fire detection and alarm system covering the entire proposed plant area.

Portable fire extinguishers

Automatic fire water pumping system consisting of one main pump, one standby

pump and one jockey pump

External hydrant and water monitoring systems covering the entire proposed

plant area for manual fire fighting

Medium velocity water spray system for cylinder filling shed, filled storage shed,

tank truck gantry (two bays), LPG pump/ compressor shed, above ground

mounded bullet tunnel, dome, manholes, loading/unloading shed, painting

booth cum cold repair shed and connecting platforms

Personnel Health and safety equipments



3 Description of Environment

A comprehensive study on the present status of various environmental components viz., air,

water, noise, soil, hydro geological, land use patterns, ecological, socio-economical, climate

and atmospheric conditions has been conducted prior to implementation of the proposed

project.

Micrometeorology (IMD Data-Table 3.3)

Temperature - The hottest months during the year are March to May, the coolest month is

December for which the max and min temp are shown in the Table 3.3. Data was recorded as

monthly means of maximum and minimum values at 08:30 hrs and17:30hrs by IMD.

Relative Humidity - Relative humidity is a measure of the level of moisture present in the

atmosphere in relation to its saturation value at particular temperature. Data recorded as

monthly means in percentage recorded at 08:30 hrs and 17:30 hrs. Relative Humidity data

collected from IMD is shown in the Table 3.3. It is about 79% during the period between June

and November.

Wind Speed &Wind Direction- Data recorded as monthly means of maximum and minimum

values recorded at 08:30hrs and 17:30 hrs and the winds are generally moderate. In the

southwest monsoon months the winds blow from southwest or westerly direction and the reset

of the year it is mainly from northeast and southeast

Rainfall -Peak season of rainfall in Malur is during September – October. Annual average

rainfall is 760 mm and the region receives rainfall both during the southwest monsoon from

June to September and again from October to November.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

A preliminary survey was conducted at 8 AAQM locations (within the radius of 10 Kms) that

were chosen based on the well-designed ambient air quality stations network.An intensive

monitoring was carried out as per CPCB guidelines (twice a week sampling and 24 hour

continuous sampling) to generate the baseline monitoring status of air environment within the

study area during the period of October to December 2015. The ambient air quality has been

monitored for all the 12 parameters as per NAAQS notified on 16th September, 2009.

The baseline levels of Particulate matter (PM2.5), Particulate matter (PM10), Sulfur dioxide

(SO2), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), CO (µg/m3), Pb (µg/m3), O3, NH3, Benzene, Benzo (a) pyrene,



As and Ni at 8 locations of monitoring were found within the permissible limits during the

monitoring period from September to December 2015.

Noise Environment

The current status of noise environment within 10 km radius of the project site was assessed

through identification of major noise sources, monitoring of baseline noise levels in the study

area and measurement of resultant noise levels due to existing vehicular movement on major

roads, according to existing land use pattern.

The field observations during the study period indicated that the ambient noise levels in the

study area were well within the prescribed standards at all the different noise zones prescribed

by CPCB.

Water Environment

The existing water resources, both surface and ground water with the corresponding

significance are identified within the study area around proposed Project of SHV. The

representative sampling locations for surface water and groundwater are selected through

reconnaissance of project area to assess the existing (pre-project) status of water quality in the

study area. Physico-chemical, nutrient, Oxygen demand, bacteriological and biological

parameters having relevance to public health and aesthetic significance are selected to assess

the water quality status with special attention to raw water resources and the receiving body of

the treated effluent discharge from proposed project.

Ground water

The analysis of ground water results indicate that the average pH ranges in between 7.2-7.9,

TDS ranges from 118-1030 mg/l, Total hardness ranges from 50-530 mg/l, Iron content

ranges from 0.14-0.29 mg/l, nitrate content ranges from 0.2-32.3 mg/l.

Surface water


TDS ranges from 80-326 mg/l, Total hardness ranges from 23-125 mg/l, and DO ranges from

4.5-6.2 mg/l.



Soil Environment

The present study of the soil quality was carried out at eight sampling locations to establish the

baseline characteristics of the study area and to determine the impact of the proposed project

on the soil characteristics.

Observations

It is observed that the pH of the soil samples ranged from 7.25-8.52 indicating

that the soils are alkaline in nature

Conductivity of the soil samples ranged from to 36-248 μS/cm. As the EC value

is less than 2000 μS/cm, the soil is found to be non-saline in nature

The water holding capacity of the soil samples varied from 31-44 (%).

Nitrogen as N value varies from 0.06-0.23 %

Potassium content ranges from 0.15-0.31%

Phosphorous from 0.05-0.18%

Ecological Environment

The study involved collection of primary data by carrying out survey in the 10 Km study area

and also from the secondary data of the particular area. No rare or endangered species were

observed. There are no national Parks/ Wild life Sanctuaries within 10 Km radius. The detailed

description of the biological environment is given in chapter 3.

Socio-Economic Environment

Kolar district is located in the southern region of the State and is the eastern-most district of the

Karnataka State. The district is bounded by the Bangalore Rural district in the west

Chikballapur district in the north, Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh in the east and on the

south by Krishnagiri and Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. The total area is 3979 sq. km.

Kolar district has one sub division and five taluks. Kolar sub - division comprises of Kolar,

Bangarpet, Malur, Srinivaspura&Mulbagal. The project area is mainly rural in nature with few

urban areas like Malur etc. The area’s main occupation is agriculture. The main crops are Ragi,

horticulture crops. As there is no perennial river, people undertake non-irrigated agriculture.

The family size of the area is 4.44. The area constitutes 22.21% of Scheduled Caste population

and 6.61 % of Scheduled tribe population. Nearly 80% of people are main workers as they



have works more than 6 months a year. There are 41% of workers involved in agriculture and

allied activities.

The village Jakkasandra comes under Abbenahalli village Panchayat of Malur taluk of Kolar

district. The area of the village is 370.89 Ha. As per 2011 Census, the number of households

in the village was 95, the population of the village was 469 which consist of 252 (53.73%)

male and 217(46.26%) female. The size of the family is 4.94.

Though the major part of the land is being used as agricultural land (278.94 Ha), majority of

workers are employed in non-agriculture activities. It is due to the industrialization in nearby

areas and proximity to Malur town and Bangalore City. As per 2011 Census data, only 15% of

workers are in agriculture and related activities.

The main source of irrigation is tube wells. Ragi and horticultural crops are the main crops of

the area. There is no forest land in the village.

4 Anticipated environmental impacts and mitigation measures

Environmental Impact is any change in the environmental attributes, adverse or beneficial,

caused or induced by the proposed action or set of actions. The predicted adverse impacts

during each stage of project development are superimposed over the baseline status of the

existing environmental quality to infer the scenario of environmental conditions in the post-

project stage. The main purpose of identifying the impacts is that it helps in adopting

appropriate mitigation measures for the adverse consequences if any.

During Construction Phase

Land Environment

Impacts- The activities carried out during the establishment of this industry will involve a

change in the land use from an open industrial land to a built up industrial land, which will

pose the following impacts on the land environment.

Compaction of soil and a change in the soil structure due to the use of heavy

construction vehicles and machinery

Removal of soil from the site

Mixing of the topsoil and subsoil

Dispersion of dust



Mitigation measures

Employing techniques such as restricting access during wet conditions, using

protective boarding and low ground pressure machinery to minimize

compaction of soil

The removed soil will be properly stored for subsequent reinstatement

Reuse of excess excavated material for road development, green belt

development and landscaping

A well designed closed depository for storage of construction materials to

prevent land/soil pollution

Effective stabilization of altered landforms to minimize soil erosion and the

potential for water pollution (e.g. Vegetation)

Reuse of construction wastes such as sand, brick, gravel, cement for developing

internal road and project structures.

Air Environment

Impacts- The below mentioned activities might lead to a decline in the local air quality due to

generation of dust.

Site Preparation-fencing, boundary and clearing of site

Excavation, backfilling, leveling,

Hauling and dumping of earth materials and construction spoils,

Foundation works

Fabrication, erection of steel structures such as tanks, pipelines and sheds,

Construction of internal roads, drains and water supply

Cleaning and landscaping

Mitigation measures

Barricading the construction area and minimizing exposed areas to reduce dust

generation

Areas generating dust during dry weather will be sprayed with water

Conserving the existing vegetation screens to act as a barrier to dust



Appropriate enclosed areas for storage of construction materials

Facilitating the workers with the required personal protective equipments

Efficient usage and maintenance of equipments/machineries to lower air

emissions, noise pollution and consumption of energy resource

Exhaust vent of DG set will be provided with adequate stack height to ensure

quick dispersal of gaseous emissions

Periodic monitoring and maintenance of transport vehicles to check on the

quality of emission to be within permissible limits and consumption of fuel

Regular inspection of construction site to ensure timely removal and disposal of

construction debris to the dumping sites or for recycle/reuse.

Water Environment

Impacts

Contamination of watercourses by leakage from fuel and materials storage areas

Oil and suspended solids in run-off from vehicles and access roads

Use of heavy machinery and vehicles causes compaction of topsoil due to which

a change in the surface water drainage patters may occur

Mitigation measures

The water demand during the construction phase will be met from the private

water suppliers

Impenetrable lining will be provided to storage premises to avoid accidental

mixing or fugitive losses.

Storehouse will be located at a distance away from the water storage area to

prevent accidental release or spillage

Proper management of rain water run-off during monsoon and creating bunds

to utilize the rain water for construction purpose

An appropriate water management system will be implemented.



Noise Environment

Impacts -The major sources of noise generation at the construction site are pneumatic

hammers, compressors, concrete mixers, operating machinery, horns and acoustic signals,

communication among workers.

Noise nuisance causes discomfort and health related issues in those who work at the site and

those who reside in the neighbouring villages

Mitigation measures

Barricading the construction site

The existing green belt will help in reducing the noise nuisance

Selection of equipments of high quality

Proper planning and organizing of construction activities which will help in

avoiding loud verbal exchanges between the intervening parties

Transportation activities will be carried out only during the day and only in case

of emergency, the transportation activities will be permitted in night time

The vehicles used for construction activities and transportation of materials will

be provided with the horn of low noise level as recommended by RTO/

concerned authorities

Minimization of operation time of noisy equipment and operation of

machineries/equipment that generate high levels of noise only during day time

Inadequate use of plant and equipment, namely, running on full power when

the work does not necessitate it will be avoided

Personal protective equipments, education and public awareness and exposure

control through rotation of work will be provided to the workers engaged in

construction activities in the area generating high levels of noise.

Waste generation

Impacts-Improper disposal of waste such as construction debris-bricks, steel scrap, wooden

scrap, sand, gravel etc generated at the construction site.



Mitigation measures

Prior to commencement of construction works, assessment of materials

required, location and planning of available space for its storage will be

conducted

Quality control will be implemented to reject defective materials at the time of

delivery thus avoiding later disposal

Stockpiles of sand, gravel, soil will be situated in such a manner that they do not

spill or get washed onto the adjacent roads

Materials that come in will be labeled and the date of receiving will be recorded

Preparation of a proper waste management system which includes identification

of wastes, collection, segregation, storage and disposal methods

Recycling and reuse of certain construction debris

Spent oils and other lubricants from equipment will be collected in enclosed

containers before disposing it to approved recyclers

Ecology

The proposed facility is being established in the notified industrial area, hence no impacts have

been expected to arise on the biological environment. Except for the removal of weeds, the

ecological status of the site is well maintained by conserving the existing green belt at the site.

Social Environment

The impacts of construction activities is beneficial on the social environment as it contributes

to the economic and social development by providing employment to about 70 workers during

the construction phase and thereby raising the standard of living and quality of life. Procuring

of construction materials locally leads to increase in trading opportunities.

During Operation Phase:

Air Environment - LPG will be transported through trucks from Tuticorin port via roadways to

the bottling plant. No emissions occur during the operations as the entire bottling process is

carried out through pipelines from storage area to filling shed. The only point source of

emission is D.G sets which are fitted with stacks of adequate height to disperse the pollutants.



Water Environment - Total water requirement for the plant is 10 KLD which is sourced

through KIADB water supply. Hence there will be no effect on ground water or surface water

during the operation phase of this project. There will be no process/trade effluent generated

during operations.

Mitigation measures

The site will have well developed storm water layout and rain water harvesting

pits to maximize groundwater discharge

Domestic sewage generated will be treated through septic tank followed by soak

pits.

Wastewater generated from cylinder washings and test bath unit will be

primarily dirty water with suspended solids, which will be subjected to

sedimentation unit. The treated water will be reused for cylinder washings.

Waste water generated from the paint booth will be treated in effluent treatment

plant prior to its discharge.

Noise Environment -The only source of noise within the bottling plant is during the operation

of D.G set. The noise level is maintained within the permissible limits by placing the D.G sets

within acoustic enclosures and utilizing 33 % of the total plot area for green belt development.

Land Environment - As the storage terminal will be located within the notified Jakkasandra

Industrial area, the proposed activity does not change the land use classification of the site.

Mitigation measures

Designated solid waste storage area will be allocated within the site.

Agreement will be made with TSDF for safe disposal of hazardous wastes

Socio-Economic Environment- It creates employment for about 14 persons on direct basis and

50 persons on indirect basis.

Impact due to transport of raw material and product:

Transport of Product - Bulk LPG will be transported from Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu through 18

MT road tankers. It will pass through NH 7 National Highway via Madurai, Salem, Hosur,

Malur and Jakkasandra Industrial Estate. The tankers are engaged through our dedicated



transporters with whom we have entered into comprehensive agreement who employ trained

& driving License certified drivers. Tankers are checked by Terminal staff through well-

established check list before loading at Tuticorin and unloading at bottling plant. All the

tankers are fitted with Vehicle Tracking System which will monitor and control night driving,

over speeding etc. Regular periodical training is given to our drivers to handle normal

operations as well as emergency situations.

Finished Goods- The filled cylinders will be transported through 3/4/6/10 MT commercial

vehicles which are designed to carry LPG cylinders. These vehicles are engaged through

dedicated transporters with whom we have entered into comprehensive agreement and drivers

are well trained to handle cylinders even during emergency.

5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environmental Management Plan during Construction Phase

Environmental impacts during the construction phase can be attributed to the site preparation

activity and the mobilization of workforce. The impacts of the construction phase on the

environment would be basically of transient nature and are expected to wear out gradually on

completion of the construction program. However, once the construction of the project is

completed and its operations started, these operation stage impacts would overlap the impacts

due to the construction activities.

In order to mitigate such impacts and restrict them within tolerable levels, the following

measures shall be adopted:

Proper and prior planning of approach and access roads, and appropriate

sequencing and scheduling of all major construction activities.

Adoption of appropriate soil conservation program and its timely

implementation in the proposed project site.

Initiation of an appropriate landscape program including plantation of trees and

flowering plants in and around the project site particularly, at all available

spaces which would serve the dual purpose of controlling fugitive dust and

abatement of noise levels in addition to improving the aesthetics of the area.



Water sprinkling in the vulnerable areas to suppress the dust generated during

excavation, leveling and other operations.

Use of properly tuned construction machinery & vehicles in good working

condition with low noise & emission and engines turned off when not in use.

Control of quality of construction wastewater within the construction site

through suitable drainage system with traps for arresting the sediment load for

its proposed disposal into the main natural drainage system around the site.

Implementation of suitable disposal methods of sediment/ construction debris at

designated places to avoid water logging at construction site.

Provision of protective gears such as ear mufflers etc. for construction personnel

exposed to high noise levels and locating the temporary labor sheds for housing

the construction laborers away from the construction site.

Environmental Management Plan during Operation Phase

The following mitigation measures shall be adopted during the operation phase of the project

so as to minimize the impact:

The control measures that will be undertaken during the operation phase to mitigate the

impacts that may be caused during the operation of the project are as follows:

Periodic monitoring of the environmental attributes to check the adequacy and effectiveness of

the pollution control measures employed

The only point source of emission is D.G sets which will be fitted with stacks of

adequate height to disperse the pollutants. Non-point sources will be the bullet

trucks and vendor trucks. Adequate green belt has been developed to mitigate

the pollution arising due to movement of vehicles. Regular monitoring of DG-

Stack and Ambient air quality will be carried out.

Appropriate treatment of liquid effluents generated at the site-Domestic

wastewater will be treated in septic tanks and soak pits. The waste water from

cylinder washings and test bath unit is treated in sedimentation tanks and the

waste water generated from the paint booth is subjected to Common Effluent

treatment plant for treatment.



Noise pollution will be curbed by using proper acoustic enclosures for D.G sets,

thereby the ambient noise levels will be maintained below the CPCB limits of 75

dB for industrial areas. Personal protective equipments will be provided to those

workers who work in areas of high noise.

Rainwater harvesting system has been designed to utilize the underground

water system sustainably.

Proper maintenance of greenbelt will be ensured.

Adequate safety measures conforming to the occupational health and safety

policy will be taken to prevent accidents/hazards to the workers.

Appropriate fire fighting systems will be installed at the site.

Greenbelt Development Plan

The green belt has been recommended within an area of 7804.27Sq.m (33.2%) as one of the

major components of the EMP which will further enhance the environmental quality through:

Mitigation of air pollution problems

Attenuation of noise level

Maintaining the Bio-diversity of the area by improving aesthetics.

Environment Management Cell

For the effective implementation of the mitigation measures and consistent functioning of the

proposed project, an Environmental Management System has been proposed. The EMS will

include the following:

Environmental Management Cell

Environmental Monitoring Program

Personnel Training

Regular Environmental Audits and Corrective Action Plan

Documentation-Standard Operating procedures of Environmental Management



Cost Estimate for Environment Management Plan

It is estimated that the total capital cost for implementing the environmental management plan

is Rs.6, 00,000, while the recurring costs for the same will be Rs. 3, 80,000.

6 Occupational Health and Safety Program

M/s SHV Energy Private t Ltd. aims at fostering a safe and healthy work environment to its

employees.

The main objectives will be

Maintenance and promotion of workers’ health and working capacity

Improvement of working environment by making it conducive to safety and

health

Development of work culture in a direction which will support health and

safety at work and thereby promoting positive social climate for smooth

operation that will enhance productivity

During Construction Phase

The activities undertaken during the pre-operation phase may pose occupational safety and

health issues. Hence the following measures will be employed:

Personal Protective equipments will be provided to the workers

Hospital facility shall be facilitated to address the emergencies that may arise

Personnel will be trained about fire fighting systems and first aid

Regular monitoring of occupational health

During Operation Phase

Conduct routine workplace inspections

Provide Personal Protective Equipment

Develop and implement safe work procedures and rules

Provide on-going safety training

Enforce safety rules and appropriate discipline



Promote safety awareness and reduce the potential for injury/loss

Identifying workplace hazards

Enforcement of safety rules

Measuring safety performance

Reducing frequency/severity of injuries

7 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment for storage of LPG for the following scenarios were studied

Identification of Hazards and credible accidental events.

Consequence modeling

Vapor cloud explosion modeling

Jet Fire and Flash Fire analysis

Damage limits identification and quantification of the risk and contour mapping

on the layouts.

Disaster Management Plan

Following safety systems will be installed

Above ground, Mounded LPG storage bullets

Automatically operated Fire Protection system with 4 hours storage of water for

firefighting system.

Smart Hoses with tri-bolt breakaway coupling for tanker Unloading.

Medium velocity sprinkler system

Gas Leak and Fire Detection Systems in various areas

8 Project Benefits

This project in a true and large way will complement the domestic and commercial in terms

of storage & handling of raw materials, finished products and fuel requirements.



LPG is a lower-carbon fuel with more than 2000 applications. It is cleaner than

other fossil fuels, highly energy efficient, good value and available everywhere.

LPG is safe and actively helps contribute to mitigation of climate change. It

contributes to the development of a sustainable energy model that can help us meet

our environmental objectives as a society.

LPG is usually the fuel of choice for domestic, commercial, industrial and

automotive use. With ever increasing emphasis on product quality and fuel

efficiency, LPG is fast becoming the No.1 energy choice of industrial customers.

LPG being safe, environment friendly, convenient, accessible and portable it is

being used in various sectors like Engineering & Fabrication, Aerosol Industry,

Hotels & restaurants, Ceramic Industry, Glass Industry, Agriculture Industry, Textile

Industry, Paper Industry, Plastic Industry and Chemical Industry.

Improves the quality of life by overcoming the health implications arising due to

the use biomass fuel like wood, dung and crop residues.

This project will boost the port and terminal activities.

Warehousing investment will give an opportunity for storage and various

international logistics activity to offer more competitive range of products.

This project will bridge the LPG demand and supply gap in Kolar District and

adjoining districts like Tumkur, Mangalore, Bellary, Mysore etc.

Project will generate employment for both skilled and non-skilled manpower.



EIA REPORT CHAPTERS



1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose of the report

The Environmental Impact Assessment report is prepared for proposed LPG Bottling unit by

SHV Energy Pvt. Ltd. at Jakkasandra Industrial Area, Jakkasandra Village, Malur Taluk, Kolar

District.

In Karnataka, domestic, commercial and industrial requirements cylinders are filled in a

contract filling plant in outskirts of Bangalore and distributed to customers. Bangalore is a

growing market and the proponent planned to install an own bottling plant for enhanced

safety, better service to customers and higher level of control and efficiency.

1.1.1 EIA Requirement

The Government of India, Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC),

New Delhi, vide notification no. S. O. 1533 dated 14th September, 2006, and its amendments,

has made it mandatory to obtain Prior Environmental Clearance for New projects listed in the

schedule, expansion and modernization of existing projects listed in the schedule, any change

in product mix in the existing manufacturing unit falling within the schedule to that

notification from MoEF&CC (for Category A projects) or from SEIAA (for Category B projects).

The proposed project falls under the schedule 6 (b) as per the EIA notification dated September

14, 2006 and its amendments. Since the project is located within Industrial Area, the project

falls under the Category B. There are no interlinked projects.

The application along with project documents was submitted to SEIAA, Karnataka. Based on the

information furnished and the presentation done before the SEAC members during 145th SEAC

meeting on 17thand 18thAugust, 2015, the Terms of reference for the EIA study was issued on

10/9/ 2015. The Terms of Reference (ToR) copy is enclosed in Annexure-I.

With a view to evaluate likely impacts/ risks associated with the proposed projects on various

component of the environment and propose appropriate management and monitoring plan,

SHV Energy Pvt. Ltd. took services of Hubert Enviro Care System Pvt. Ltd.



1.2 Project Proponent -Background

SHV Energy is a Dutch Multi National having LPG trading activity in India since 1996.In 1993,

the Government of India opened up the LPG sector to private players with a plan involving

phased removal of subsidies on domestic LPG usage. As the need began to grow in both

domestic and non-domestic use of LPG, SHV Netherlands saw opportunity to enter the LPG

market in India. Thus SHV India was born in 1995. LPG business was set up from the

Greenfield stage by constructing LPG import terminals, and operations started in West Region

(Ahmadabad) and South Region (Hyderabad). During 1996-98, several filling plants were set

up and franchisee distribution network was extended. Infrastructure was developed to expand

and grow the business in various parts of the Country.

SHV operates in India under the brand name SUPER Gas. The company has installed and

operates import terminals at Tuticorin (2.5 Lakhs MTPA) and Porbandar (2.0 Lakhs MTPA)

and operates 12 own filling plants and 7 contract filling plants. The imported bulk LPG is

stored in terminal and transported to cylinder filling plants through road tankers. The

proponent has 19 Filling stations across India with a total capacity of 1.87 Lakhs MTPA

1.3 Brief description of the Project






1.4 Project Setting

The project site is located at notified Jakkasandra Industrial Area proposed by KIADB. The site

is well connected by road to NH 4 (Bangalore – Tripathi). Volvo Unit is located within 6.5 Km

from site and Honda is 1.5 Km from site.

1.5 Applicable Regulatory Framework

The following are applicable Acts and Rules related to the proposed project:

I. EIA Notification 2006 and its amendments



II. Manufacture Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules,1989and its

amendments

III. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,1974and its amendments

IV. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,1981and its amendments

V. Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary

movement)Rules,2008 and its amendments

VI. Public Liability InsuranceAct,1991 and its amendments

VII. Environmental (Protection)Rules,1986 and its amendments

VIII. The Noise Pollution (Regulation and control) rules, 2000

IX. Factories Rules 1950 and its amendments

X. Petroleum Act, 1934

XI. Explosive Act,1884

XII. Central Motor Vehicle Act, 1988

The details of Acts and Rules with applicability to the proposed project are given in

Table 1-1.



Table 1-1Applicable Acts and Rules for the proposed project

S.No Act and Rules applicable Purpose Objective Applicability

1. EIA Notification 2006 and

its amendments.

New projects, Expansion

modernization, change of

product mix of the existing

project

Protection and

Improvement of the

Environment

As the proposal is for new

project scheduled under

category 6b, Environmental

Clearance from Ministry of

Environment & Forest is

applicable

2. The Manufacture, Storage

and Import of Hazardous

Chemicals Rules, 1989

and its amendments

Handling of Hazardous

Chemicals

Regulate the manufacture,

storage and import of

Hazardous Chemicals

Preparation/ update of On-

site Emergency Preparedness

Plan and submission to

Factory inspectorate.

Preparation/ update of Safety

Report and submit to Factory

inspectorate.

Preparation of Material

Safety Data Sheet.

3. The Water (Prevention

and Control of Pollution)

Act, 1974 and its

amendments.


modernization, change of


project,

Existing plants

Prevention, control and

abatement of water

pollution

Consent to Establish and

Consent to Operate from

State Pollution Control Board

to be obtained for new

product




4. The Air (Prevention and

Control of Pollution) Act,

1981 and its

amendments.


/modernization, change of


project, Existing industries

Prevention, control and

abatement of air pollution

Consent to Establish and

Consent to Operate from

State Pollution Control Board

to be obtained for new

product

5. The Hazardous waste

(Management, Handling

and Transboundary

Movement Rules) 2008

and its amendments.

Management, Handling

and Transboundary

Movement of Hazardous

waste

Prevention, Control and

abatement of pollution

Hazardous waste

Authorization from State

Pollution Control Board to be

obtained

6. The Public Liability

Insurance Act, 1991 and

its amendments

Transportation of

Hazardous Substance.

To provide immediate

relief to persons affected

by accident involving

hazardous substances and

also for Establishing an

Environmental Relief fund

Provision of Liability

Insurance Policy.

7. The Environmental

(Protection)Rules,1986

and its Amendments

New projects,

Expansion/modernization

change of product mix of

the existing project,

Existing industries

Protection and

Improvement of the

Environment

Environmental Standards as

specified are to be complied.

Submission of Environment

Statement on yearly basis to

KSPCB




8. The Noise Pollution

(Regulation And Control)

Rules, 2000

New projects,




Existing industries

To protect the workers

and public from noise

related problems

Noise control measure.

Comply with Noise standards

and submission of monthly

report to KSPCB

9. Factories Rules 1950 and

its amendments.

New projects,




Existing industries

Control of workplace

environment, and

providing for good health

and safety of workers

Factory License from Factory

inspectorate for new project

10. The Petroleum Act, 1934 New projects,




Existing industries

Production, Storage and

import of petroleum and

provides the regulations

for the safety and

environmental measures

License acquired for storage

and adequate safety

measures for petroleum

products

11. The Explosive Act, 1884 New projects,




Existing industries

Production, Storage and

import of explosive

substance in and around

the project and provides

the regulations for the

safety and environmental

measures

Safety measures are complied

for the storage of petroleum

products in the plant as per

PESO guidelines.




12. The Central Motor

Vehicle Act, 1988

New projects,




Existing industries

Check the pollution load

of vehicles inside the plant

Adequate environmental

measures are put in place to

check the vehicular

emissions.



1.6 Methodology adopted for the Study

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact, whether

positive or negative, that a proposed project may have on the environment, together consisting

of the natural, social and economic aspects, i.e., aiming at “Sustainable Development” due to

the project activities.

1.7 Objectives of this EIA Report

To ensure environmental considerations are explicitly addressed and

incorporated into the development decision-making process.

To anticipate and avoid, minimize or offset the adverse significant biophysical,

social and other relevant effects of the above project proposal.

To protect the productivity and capacity of natural systems and the ecological

processes which maintain their respective functions

To promote development that is sustainable and optimize resource use as well as

management opportunities.

To fully recognize the scope and requirements of the TOR and comply with the

same.

1.8 EIA Process

The EIA process followed for this EIA report is composed of the following stages:

Study of project information

Screening & Scoping

Environmental pre-feasibility study & application for approval of ToR

Collection of detailed project management plan/report

Baseline data collection

Impact identification, Prediction & Evaluation

Mitigation measures & delineation of EMP

Risk assessment and safety & disaster management plan

Review & finalization of EIA Report based on the ToR requirements.

Submission of EIA report for implementation of mitigation measures & EMP as

well as necessary clearances from relevant Authority.



2 PROJECT DESCIPTION

2.1 About the project

M/s SHV Energy Private Limited proposes to set up a LPG bottling plant with a storage capacity

of 21000 MTPA, in the KIADB Industrial area at Jakkasandra village. The plant will primarily

serve as LPG receipt, storage and bottling unit for filling into cylinders. The present proposal is

a LPG storage facility and this activity is listed under the schedule 6 (b) “Storage of Isolated and

hazardous chemicals”, Category-‘B’ as per the EIA notification dated September 14, 2006 and

its amendments.

2.2 Project Location

The site for the proposed project is situated at plot No. 184/185, Jakkasandra Industrial Area,

Kasaba Hobli, Malur Taluk, Kolar district, Karnataka state. The total land area of the project

site is 23507.00 Sq.m. The nearest human settlement from the site is Jakkasandra village

located at a distance of 0.9 Km in the south-west direction. The site is located approximately 6

Km from the Bangalore-Chennai National Higway-4. The nearest railway station is Malur

railway station at a distance of 10.55 Km in the south direction. There are no National Parks,

Sanctuaries and ecologically sensitive areas within the impact area of 10 Km.

The land Possession certificate issued by Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board

(KIADB) to M/s SHV Energy Pvt Ltd., and layout map of Jakkasandra Industrial Area of KIADB

is enclosed as Annexure-II and Annexure-III. The plot plan of M/s SHV Energy Pvt Ltd. is

attached as Annexure-IV. The coordinates of the four corners of the site are given below.

S.NO. LATITUDE LONGITUDE1) 13ᵒ04’ 05.5’’ N 77ᵒ 57’49’’ E2) 13ᵒ 05’ 03.6’’ N 77ᵒ57’ 45.6’’ E

3) 13ᵒ 05’ 02.7’’ N 77ᵒ 57’ 52.7’’ E4) 13ᵒ05’ 06.6’’ N 77ᵒ 57’ 49.4’’ E

The satellite image showing the project site and the map indicating the location of the project

site are represented in Figure 2.1. The Google map covering 10 Km radius around the project



area is given in Figure 2.2. This indicates the site is barren land and within 10 Km radius, there

are no ecologically sensitive locations.

Figure 2-1Satellite Image showing the location of the project site



Figure 2-2 Satellite Imagery of the Site (10Km Radius)



Figure 2-3 KIADB Layout showing the proposed site

SHV Site



Figure 2-4Location Plan



Figure 2-5 Site Plan

FireWaterTanks

TankTruck

Gantry

LPGMoundedStorageBullets

Sedimentationpit/ ETP

TruckParking

Cylinderloading Area

EmergencyGateMain

Gate

AdminBuilding

LPG FillingShed



Figure 2-6Site Photos

2.3 Details of Alternative sites considered

The present proposed site for the project falls in the well established KIADB notified

Jakkasandra Industrial Area and the premises has all the adequate infrastructure facilities

necessary. The site is well connected to the roadways which makes the transportation of the

materials easy. Therefore no alternate sites have been considered.

2.4 Project Cost

The total investment on the project is 22 Crores and the detail of cost break up is given inTable.2.1

Table 2-1: Details of Total cost break-up

S.No. Components Cost (in Crores)

1) Land and Land development 10.52) Buildings and Factory premises design engineering

and statutory approval5.5

3) Plant, Machinery and equipment 6Total 22

18mt Road

SHV Site SHV Site

SHV SiteVacant Site

SHV Site



2.5 Size or Magnitude of Operation

The proposed project is only storage and a filling facility for LPG. Hence there is no production,

operation or manufacturing of products. The details of proposed products and capacities are

given in Table 2.2. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is enclosed as Annexure-V.

Table 2-2: Details of proposed products and capacities

S.No. Proposed Capacity Quantity (Nos./month) Capacity (MTPA)

1 12 Kg 700 100.82 17 Kg 24000 48963 33 Kg 12000 47524 Bulk Supply 200 MT/M through

tankers2400

Total capacity 12148.8Total Capacity proposed 21000

Note- LPG of Capacity 12148.8 MTPA is for single shift operation. The Total proposed

capacity of 21000 MTPA will be accomplished in two shifts.

2.6 Process Details

The proposed facility will function mainly as LPG receipt, storage and bottling unit for filling

into cylinders. The plant operations are categorized as,

1) Receipt of Product

2) Storage of Product

3) Dispatch

Process Description

a) Bulk unloading system:

The proposed installation will receive LPG via road tankers, from which it is unloaded and

stored in mounded bullets of 75 MT capacity each. The total storage capacity from both the

mounded bullets configuration will be 150 MT, among which one bullet of 75 MT capacity

will serve for the future requirements. The bulk unloading process will be designed for the

capacity of 72 MT per shift.



The unloading process will begin by connecting road tanker liquid line to the respective

receiving bullet. The liquid LPG flow will continue till the pressure in road tanker and

receiving bullet equalizes with each other. At this stage the LPG compressor will be started,

with its suction line connected to bullet and the discharge line connected to road tanker vapor

line. The vapor pressure difference in bullet and road tanker drives the LPG liquid from road

tanker to bullet. The liquid LPG unloading further continues until the complete road tanker is

unloaded. The pressurized LPG vapor left in the road tanker will be recovered with the help of

same compressor by changing the compressor suction from mounded bullet to road tanker

through 4 way valves. The recovered vapor will be stored in respective bullets. LPG compressor

will be interlocked for low pressure trip with the road tanker, so that the compressor will be

tripped after recovering optimal amount of vapor.

b) Bottle filling system

i) Filling of cylinders of capacity- 12, 17 and 33 Kg:

The filling station will have the capacity of 60 MT per shift. In the filling station the empty

cylinders (12, 17 & 33 Kg) will be fed to the automated chain conveyor system. The conveyor

system will be routed through the following units for completing the filling process:

Empty cylinder weight scale with CVT

Cylinder washing unit

Electronic filling machines (10 Nos.)

Online electronic cylinder weight scale unit

Digital compact valve tester unit(DCVT)

In line Test bath

Hot air sealing unit

Cylinders go through the online electronic check scale unit and if incase they are rejected, and

then it will be directed to the manual weight correction unit where the weight correction will

be done manually and then it will be routed to the automated conveyor for subsequent process.

If any filled cylinder fails in the DCVT and in line test bath unit then the defected cylinders will

be directed to evacuation rack for evacuation and repairing work. The evacuated LPG from



rejected cylinders will be collected in an evacuation vessel and then stored in storage bullets.

The emptied cylinder will be purged using the purging unit.

The liquid LPG will be supplied to the filling heads through LPG vane pumps. The LPG pumps

suction and discharge lines will be designed with all safety requirements. The filled LPG

cylinders will be conveyed and stored in the filled cylinder storage shed.

ii) Cylinders of capacity 450 Kg

The 450 Kg empty cylinder will be brought to the filling point and taken back to the loading

bay with the help of manual tray. The 450 Kg cylinders shall be filled in the 2 nos. dedicated

electronic filling machines. All filling station equipment shall be designed as per OISD 169

guidelines.

c) Bulk Loading System

The liquid LPG will be loaded to road tankers from storage bullets by LPG pumps at a rate of

144 MT per shift. The loading process will be done simultaneously to LPG bottling. Therefore,

standby LPG pumps will also be operated during road tanker loading and bottling process.



Figure 2-7Process flow diagram of LPG storing and bottling plant



Figure 2-8Process flow chart for LPG storage and bottling plant

Receives LPG through roadtankers

LPG unloading from tankers

Storage of LPG in moundedbullets (2 x 75 MT Capacity)

Filling of LPG in Cylinders infilling sheds (4.5, 12, 17, 33and 450 Kg)

Final Post Quality Check(Weight check, valve leakcheck)

Dispatch of cylinders toauthorized vendors

Empty Cylinderunloading

Checked for damages(valve leaks)

OK cylinderssent to Filling

Carousel

Valves refittedfor leakycylinders



Table 2-3 Machineries List



2.7 Resource Requirements

a) Land Requirement

The total area occupied by SHV Energy Private Limited for LPG storage facility is 23,506.84

Sqm. It maintains adequate green belt area. The land use pattern of the industry is as given in

Table 2.4.

Table 2-4: Land Use pattern of the Industry

S.No. Component Area in Sq.m Area in %

1) Built up area 3450.68 14.68

2) Vacant 7405.00 31.50

3) Green Belt 7804.27 33.200

4) Road and Pavements 4846.89 20.62

Total 23506.84 100

b) Water Requirement


KIADB water supply. The break-up of the consumption of water is as presented in the Table

2.5.

Table 2-5: Break-up of fresh water requirement

S.No. Description Consumption(KLD)

1) Domestic 1

2) Paint Booth 3

3) Fire Fighting 3

4) Process - IndustrialRequirement cleaning

3

Total 10



Figure 2-9Water Balance Flow chart

Wastewater Treatment and Disposal details

The treatment methods and the final disposal of each type of wastewater generated are

appended in the Table 2.6. The inlet and outlet of effluent generated from the project is given

in Table 2.7.

Table 2-6: Details of treatment and final disposal methods of wastewater generated

Sewage/effluentgenerated from

Treatment unitsprovided

Final disposal point

Domestic Septic tank Soak pitCylinderwashing

Sedimentationtanks

Overflow from sedimentation tank will bechannelized towards green belt development

Paint Booth -- Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP),Malur

Total water demand10 KLD

Domestic1000 L/D

Process (Cylindercleaning and testing)

3000 L/D

Dry Paint BoothWashing(cylinder

washing andpaint booth)

3000 L/D

CETP3000L/D

Sedimentationpit

Septic tankwith soak pit

Gardening

Fire systemmake up

3000 L/D



Table 2-7: Inlet and Outlet Quality of Effluent generated from the project

Parameters DescriptionEffluentSource

Paint Booth

Quality of RawSewage in Mg/l

COD ≤ 3800 SS ≤ 600 O&G ≤ 100 pH - 4 to 9

Treated Waterstandardachieved by theprocess in Mg/l

COD ≤ 250 SS ≤ 30 O&G ≤ 10 pH - 7.5 to 8

Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), Malur

Common Effluent Treatment Plant is set up by C E T PLANT MALUR (P) LTD at Plot No. 64& 65

KIADB Industrial area, Malur, Kolar District. The coordinates of the location are 130 09 ́ North

Latitude and 780 11 ́ East Longitude. This facility is authorized by KSPCB in operation since 4

years. Its authorization is valid up to 30th June 2018.

The Existing Capacity of this plant is 140 KLD. Treatment Scheme Involves: Primary, Secondary

and Tertiary Technology:

1. Based on Sequencing Batch Reactor

2. Multiple effect evaporation to treat high TDS effluent

Characteristics of Effluent Treatment method adopted Capacity

Biodegradable waste water Activated Sludge process

(SBR Technology)

60 KL/day

Effluents containing highTDS.

Multiple Effect Evaporation System. 80 KL/day



General Characteristics of Effluents received

Stream A (Biodegradable) Stream B( High TDS)

BOD:2000mg/lit BOD:2000mg/lit

COD:5000mg/lit COD:6000mg/lit

Oil and Grease:25mg/lit Oil and Grease: 20mg/lit

TDS:>1000 TDS:>6000mg/lit

Figure 2-10 Malur CET Plant Photos

Malur CETP Plant - Site Photo voltaic Solar System

c) Power requirement


BESCOM. D.G. sets of capacity 320 KVA (2nos) + 62.5 KVA (1 no) will serve as the backup

facilities of power supply in case of emergencies during power failure. The details of power

required and backup power supply are presented in Table 2.8.

Table 2-8: Details of Power requirement and backup power supply

Particulars Proposed Capacity(KVA)

Source

Power Requirement 322 BESCOM

Power Backup 320 KVA ( 2 nos) + 62.5 KVA (1 no) D.G. Sets



Availability of CNG run DG sets of our requirement (250 KVA) needs to be explored for

availability & viability. Till such time, conventional DG sets will be run, that too during state

power failures only.

d) Man Power requirement

The total manpower required will be 14 persons on direct basis and 50 persons on indirect

basis.

2.8 Pollution Control Measures Proposed

a) Air Pollution

During the operations, no emissions are generated as the entire bottling process is carried out

through pipelines from storage area to filling shed. The only major point sources of emissions

from this industry are D.G sets. These sources will be fitted with stacks of adequate height so as

to disperse the emanating flue gases containing particulate matter, oxides of sulfur and

nitrogen without affecting the ground level concentrations of the surrounding environment.

The sources of air pollution are given in the Table 2.9.

Table 2-9: Details of D.G sets

D.G Set Capacity (Standby) Nos320 KVA 2 Nos62.5 KVA 1 No

b) Noise Pollution

The primary source of noise pollution in the plant is the D.G. set, which are provided with

proper integral acoustic enclosures. The proposed green belt along the periphery and at

various locations within the industry premises and also the inbuilt design of mechanical

equipment and building ensures the maintenance of ambient noise levels to be within the

ambient standards.

c) Solid waste

There will be no generation of industrial solid wastes during the bottling process. Damaged

cylinders will be segregated and stored on site prior to disposal as scrap metal. The quantity of

domestic solid waste generated from the proposed industry during the operation phase is

detailed in the table 2.10.



Table 2-10: Details of Domestic solid waste

Total No. of employees 64Assuming per capita solid waste generation rate as 0.20 kg/capita/dayQuantity of solid waste generated 12.8 Kg/dayOrganic Solid waste: 40% of the total waste 5.12 Kg/dayInorganic Solid waste: 60 % of the total waste 7.68 Kg/day

d) Waste water generation

Domestic sewage will be disposed through septic tanks and soak pits. Waste water generated

from cylinder washings will be diverted to sedimentation traps and the clarified water will be

reused for green belt development. Spent wash from the caustic wash, dissolved VOC, paint

booth wash will be treated in effluent treatment plant before discharge.

2.9 Rain water Harvesting

Keeping in consideration the depleting water table, rain water harvesting system has been

implemented for the proposed facility in order to utilize the under-ground water system

sustainably.



run-off water.

The rain water harvesting system plan is enclosed as Annexure-VI.

2.10 Fire Protection Systems

As per OISD, following are the fire protection systems facilitated at the proposed LPG bottling

installation

Fire detection and alarm system covering the entire proposed plant area.

Portable fire extinguishers

Automatic fire water pumping system consisting of one main pump, one standby pump

and one jockey pump

External hydrant and water monitoring systems covering the entire proposed plant area

for manual fire fighting



Medium velocity water spray system for cylinder filling shed, filled storage shed, tank

truck gantry (two bays), LPG pump/ compressor shed, above ground mounded bullet

tunnel, dome, manholes, loading/unloading shed, painting booth cum cold repair shed

and connecting platforms

Personnel Health and safety equipments

a) Design basis for pumps

Spray density of 10LPM/m2 is considered as per OISD: 169 clause 4.4.2.

Highest Water Requirement for water spray system is 4000 LPM for cylinder filling

shed.

As per OISD: 169 clause 4.4.2. (iii), the fire water system in the plant shall be designed

to meet the highest fire water flow requirement of a single largest risk of any cases at a

time plus 72 Cu. M per hour for operating 2 hydrant points

72 Cu. M per hour = 1200 LPM.

Total Water required = 4000 + 1200 = 5200 LPM (312 m3/hr).

The next available pump is 6834 LPM (410 m3/hr)

b) Design basis for fire water tanks

As per KIADB, 4hrs of fire fighting to be done

Required size of fire water Tank = 4 x 410 = 1640 KL.

Two circular steel fire water tanks each having effective capacity of 820 KL

The fire hydrant layout is attached as Annexure-VII.



3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Introduction

A comprehensive study on the present status of various environmental components viz., air,

water, noise, soil, hydro geological, land use patterns, ecological, socio-economical, climate

and atmospheric conditions has been conducted prior to implementation of the proposed

project. The primary baseline data has been collected from environmental monitoring surveys

carried out from 4th week of September to 4th week of December during the Post-monsoon

season at the 8 selected locations. The understanding towards the prevailing environmental

conditions in the surrounding study area will aid in assessing the possible significant impacts

on the existing environment near the vicinity of the project location and thereby helps in

adopting suitable mitigation measures for the protection and the sustainability of the

environment on account of any change deviation in the environment due to the proposed

anthropogenic activity.

3.2 Scope of Baseline Study

An area, encompassing a 10 Km radial distance from the project site is considered as the study

area for the purpose of the baseline studies. The environmental quality status of the study area

prior to initiation of the project will serve as the baseline for anticipating and superimposing

the possible impacts due to the proposed project and to derive the post-project status of the

environment in the project region.

The various environmental attributes monitored for compiling the environmental baseline data

is presented in the Table 3.1.The frequency and monitoring methodology employed for the

various environmental attributes is given in Table 3.2.



Table 3-1: Monitoring of various Environmental Attributes

S.No. Attribute Parameter Source of Data

1.Climatology and

Meteorology

Wind speed, wind direction, relative

humidity, rainfall and temperature

Indian Meteorological

Department and site specific

information

2. Water Quality Physical and chemical Parameters

Monitored data

Ground water-8 locations

Surface water-8 locations

3.Ambient Air

Quality

PM10, PM2.5, NOx, SO2, NH3, O3, CO,

Pb, Benzene, Benzo (a) pyrene, Arsenic

and Nickel

Monitored samples at 8

locations Within 10 Km

radius

4. Noise levels Noise levels in dBMonitored samples at 8

locations

5. EcologyExisting terrestrial flora and fauna

within the study area

Primary Field survey within

10 Km from the project site

and Secondary sources

6. Geology Geological characteristics Secondary sources

7. Soil Physical and chemical Analysis of 8 soil samples

8.Socio-economic

aspectsSocio-economic characteristics

Based on Field Survey and

data collected from secondary

sources

9. Land useLand use change for different

categories

Within 10 Km radius of the

project site-Secondary sources

(Toposheet/satellite imagery)



Table 3-2: Frequency and Monitoring methodologies of Environmental Parameters

Attributes Sampling Measurement methodNetwork Frequency

MeteorologyWind speed, Winddirection, Relativehumidity, Rainfall,

Temperature

Project site,Surrounding area

3 monthsWeather monitor

with data base

Air EnvironmentParticulate matter

(PM10)

Selected locations inthe project study area

24 hourly-twice aweek for three

Months in non-monsoon season

As per CPCBstandards under 18th

November 2009Notification for

National Ambient AirQuality Standards

(NAAQS)

Particulate matter(PM2.5)

Oxides of Sulfur(SO2)

Oxides of Nitrogen(NOx)

Total Volatile organiccompounds

HydrocarbonsBenzene

Benzo (a) PyreneLead

Arsenic (As)Nickel (Ni)

Ammonia (NH3)Ozone (O3)

Carbon monoxideWater Environment

Parameters for waterquality: pH, temp,

turbidity, Totalhardness, total

alkalinity, chloride,sulphate, nitrate,fluoride, sodium,

potassium, ElectricalConductivity,

Ammonical nitrogen,Nitrate-Nitrogen total

phosphorus, BOD,COD, Calcium,

Set of grab samples Atrequisite locations forground and surface

water

Once

Samples for waterquality collected andanalyzed as per IS :

2488 (Part 1-5)methods for sampling

and testing ofIndustrial effluents

Standard methods forexamination of water

and wastewateranalysis published by

American Public



Magnesium, TotalDissolved Solids, Total

Suspended Solids

Health Association.

Soil EnvironmentParameter for soil

quality: pH, texture,electrical

conductivity, organicmatter, nitrogen,

phosphate, sodium,calcium, potassium

and Magnesium.

Requisite soil samplesbe collected as per BISspecification within

project influence area

Once

Biological Environment

Terrestrial andAquatic Flora and

Fauna

Requisite locations inthe project influence

areaOnce

Noise Environment

Noise levels

Requisite locations inthe project influence

areaOnce

Instrument: Noiselevel meter

3.3 Micrometeorology

The micro-meteorological conditions in study area during air quality study period are of

importance to understand the variations in ambient air quality status in study region. The

prevailing micrometeorology at project site plays a crucial role in transport and dispersion of

air pollutants released from the plant. The principal variables are horizontal transport and

dispersion (average wind speed and directions), convective transport and vertical mixing

(atmospheric stability) and also topography of the area as local influences.

For determining the prevailing micro-meteorological conditions during the study period, an

automatic continuous digital weather station was installed at project site. The location is

chosen such that there is no obstruction to the flow of wind and sunlight. The hourly

meteorological data of wind speed, wind direction, temperature and solar radiation were

recorded at the project site. These frequencies were computed on 8 hourly as well as 24 hourly



basis and the corresponding results are used to draw wind rose for 00-08hrs, 08-16 hrs, 16-

24 hrs and 00-24hrs corresponding to study period as shown in subsequent sections.

3.4 Wind Pattern of Kolar District

Figure 3-1 Wind Rose Diagram of Kolar District (HAL old Airport-IMD Source)



Secondary Data (IMD Source)

Wind speed direction recorded at 8.30 hrs and 17: 30 hours has been analyzed for 16 wind

direction via, N,NNE,NE,ENE,E,ESE,SE,SSE,SSW, SW, WSW, W,WNW, NW,NNW and these are

presented as wind roses.

Temperature

The hottest months during the year are March to May, the coolest month is December for

which the max and min temp are shown in the data collected from IMD. Data recorded as

monthly means of maximum and minimum values recorded at 08:30 hrs and17:30hrs

Relative Humidity

Relative humidity is a measure of the level of moisture present in the atmosphere in relation to

its saturation value at particular temperature. Data recorded as monthly means in percentage

recorded at 08:30 hrs and 17:30 hrs. It is about 79% during the period between June and

November.

Wind Speed &Wind Direction

Data recorded as monthly means of maximum and minimum values recorded at 08:30hrs and

17:30 hrs and the winds are generally moderate. In the southwest monsoon months the winds

blow from southwest or westerly direction and the reset of the year it is mainly from northeast

and southeast

Rainfall

Peak season of rainfall in Malur is during September – October. Annual average rainfall is 760

mm and the region receives rainfall both during the southwest monsoon from June to

September and again from October to November.



Table 3-3: Climatology Data (Source: IMD Station)

3.5 Determination of Atmospheric Inversion level

*Source: Surendra Roy, Piyush Gupta, Trilok Nath Singh., 2012, Studies on Meteorological Parameters and

Mixing Height in Gold Mining Area, Resources and Environment, 2(5): 228-239.

In meteorology, an inversion is a deviation from the normal change of an atmospheric

property with altitude. It almost always refers to a "temperature inversion", i.e. an increase in

temperature with height, or to the layer ("inversion layer") within which such an increase

occurs.*

Inversions occur during the winter months when normal atmospheric conditions (cool air

above, warm air below) become inverted. Inversions trap a dense layer of cold air under a

layer of warm air. The warm layer acts much like a lid, trapping pollutants in the cold air near

the valley floor.*



Temperature inversion is the condition in which the temperature of the atmosphere increases

with altitude in contrast to the normal decrease with altitude. When temperature inversion

occurs, cold air underlies warmer air at higher altitudes.*

During a temperature inversion, air pollution released into the atmosphere's lowest layer is

trapped there and can be removed only by strong horizontal winds. Because high-pressure

systems often combine temperature inversion conditions and low wind speeds, their long

residency over an industrial area usually results in.*

Atmospheric condition where a layer of cold air nearer to the ground gets trapped under a

layer of warm air. The air pollutants (which would normally have dispersed over a wide area)

remain locally confined due to inversion. In cold countries, morning school openings are often

delayed to protect school children from this concentration of polluted air.*

Mixing Height*

Mixing height is defined as the height of the layer adjacent to the ground over which

pollutants enter into this layer get mixed up by convection or mechanical turbulence within

one hour or it is the height above the surface up to which emitted air pollutants are diluted.

Atmospheric Stability*

Atmospheric stability is one of the essential parameters for air quality studies. Among Pasquill

stability classes, the presence of class A indicates strong mixing whereas E or F gives rise to

poor dispersion. The stability classes can be determined based on mixing heights and sodar

echograms.

Influence of Meteorological Parameters on Mixing Height*

Meteorological parameters such as wind speed, wind direction, surface temperature, humidity,

solar radiation and rainfall can affect the mixing height.

Atmospheric Inversion level in Kolar Gold mine area*

The mixing height was the highest between 12:00 IST and 14:00 IST in all the seasons

indicating the highest volume of air will be available for the dispersion of pollutants during

this period. Stability classes A, B, C, E and F were predominant at different times of the day in

the seasons. These classes can be used to find out the dispersion coefficients required for the

computation of emission rates of pollutants. The predominant wind direction as indicated by



windrose diagrams for different seasons can be used to minimise the impacts of air pollution

by planting fast growing trees perpendicular to the plume moving towards habitations.*

3.6 Land Use of Kolar DistrictLULC Information (2011-12) for KolarTotal Geographical Area: 8223 Sq. Km

(Source: NRSC, ISRO)

LULC Class Area(Sq.Km) LULC Class Area

(Sq.Km)Builtup,Urban 64.6 Builtup,Rural 118.68Builtup,Mining 130.48 Agriculture,Crop land 4623.66Agriculture,Plantation 903.26 Agriculture,Fallow 449.63Forest,Deciduous 364.79 Forest,Forest Plantation 208.9

Forest,Scrub Forest 180.11Barren/unculturable/Wastelands, Salt Affectedland

2.48

Barren/unculturable/ Wastelands,Gullied/Ravinous Land 23.16 Barren/unculturable/

Wastelands, Scrub land 547.48

Barren/unculturable/ Wastelands,Barren rocky 138.21 Wetlands/Water Bodies,

River/Stream/canals 20

Wetlands/Water Bodies,Reservoir/Lakes/Ponds 447.54

Total 8223.00



3.7 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The major objective of baseline air monitoring is to evaluate the existing air quality of the area.

Formulation of baseline Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) data of the study area occupies a

significant role in the Environmental Impact Assessment studies in assessing the conformity to

standards of the ambient air quality during the construction and operation of the proposed

project.



Reconnaissance

The predominant monsoon winds persisting in India dictates the transport and dispersion of

air pollutants during different seasons. As per the climatological conditions prevailing in India,

the seasons accounted for carrying out air pollution studies are winter, summer and post-

monsoon seasons.

A preliminary survey was conducted at 8 AAQM locations (within the radius of 10 Kms) that

were chosen based on the well-designed ambient air quality stations network. The baseline

status of air environment has been assessed through ambient air quality monitoring (AAQM)

network covering 8 sampling locations considered based on the following criteria:

Micrometeorological conditions-Persistence of wind direction and speed,

atmospheric stability

Predominant upwind and downwind directions

Identification of regional background

Location of industries, their emission magnitude and topography of the study area.

Determination of sensitive receptors such as hospitals, schools, thickly populated

residential localities.

Consideration of all the major conventional air pollution parameters as per latest

NAAQS(National Ambient Air Quality Standards)

An intensive monitoring was carried out as per CPCB guidelines (twice a week sampling and

24 hour continuous sampling) to generate the baseline monitoring status of air environment

within the study area during the period of September to December 2015.

The ambient air quality has been monitored for all the 12 parameters as per NAAQS notified

on 16th September, 2009. The major air pollutants monitored on 24 hourly basis are,

Particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5 µg/m3), Sulfur dioxide and oxides of Nitrogen. Sampling

and analysis of the above variables are according to the guidelines of Central Pollution Control

Board. The details of sampling locations selected for ambient air quality monitoring and their

distances and directions from the plant site are presented in Table 3.4 and Figure 3.2.



Figure 3-2 Map Showing Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations in the study area (10 KmRadius)

Table 3-4: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

S.No. Sampling

Stations

Samples Geographical

Coordinates

Direction

with

respect to

site

Approx.

Aerial

distance

from the

site in

(Km)

Environmental

Setting

1 Project site AAQ1 Lat.- N 13ᵒ 04’ 59.4’’

Long.-E 077ᵒ 57’ 49.1’’’

--- --- Industrial Area

2 Byranhalli AAQ2 Lat.- N 13ᵒ 06’ 17.7’’

Long.-E 077ᵒ 55’ 59.6’’

NW 5.4 Residential and

Rural Area

3 Doddashivara AAQ3 Lat.- N 13ᵒ 02’ 06.8’’

Long.-E 077ᵒ 59’ 06.3’’

SE 6.2 Residential and

Rural Area

4 Vokkaleri AAQ4 Lat.- N 13ᵒ 04’ 14.3’’

Long.-E 078ᵒ 02’ 25.2’


Rural Area



S.No. Sampling

Stations

Samples Geographical

Coordinates

Direction

with

respect to

site

Approx.

Aerial

distance

from the

site in

(Km)

Environmental

Setting

5 Narsapura AAQ5 Lat.- N 13ᵒ 08’ 09.2’’

Long.-E 078ᵒ 00’ 56.7’’

NE 6.73 Industrial Area

6 Chikkanahalli AAQ6 Lat.- N 13ᵒ 07’ 31.7’’

Long.-E 077ᵒ 54’ 15.2’’


Rural Area

7 Malur AAQ7 Lat.- N 13ᵒ 00’ 57.1’’

Long.-E 077ᵒ 56’ 07.7’’

SW 9.5 Residential Area

8 Malur

(Adarshnagar)

AAQ8 Lat.- N 13ᵒ 00’ 04.3’’

Long.-E 077ᵒ 56’ 22.4’’

SW 9.8 Residential Area

Baseline Status

National Ambient Air Quality Standards and their test methods are given in Table 3.5.

Table 3-5:Test Methods used for the analysis of Ambient Air Quality Parameters

S.No. Pollutants Analytical method NAAQ Standards: 2009

Time Weighted

Average

Concentration in Ambient

air-Industrial, Residential,

Rural and Other Areas

1 Sulfur Dioxide

(SO2), μg/m3

IS:5182(Part-

2):2001

(Reaff:2006)

Annual

24 Hours

50

80

2 Nitrogen

Dioxide

(NO2), μg/m3

IS: 5182 (Part - 6):

2006

Annual

24 Hours

40

80



S.No. Pollutants Analytical method NAAQ Standards: 2009

Time Weighted

Average

Concentration in Ambient

air-Industrial, Residential,

Rural and Other Areas

3 Particulate

Matter

(PM2.5),

μg/m3

IS: 5182 (Part -

23): 2006

Annual

24 Hours

40

100

4 Particulate

Matter

(PM10),

μg/m3

HECS/AIR/

Ambient/SOP011

Annual

24 Hours

60

60

5 CO μg/m3 IS:5182(Part–

10):1999

(Reaff:2006)

8 Hours

1 Hour

2

4

6 Pbμg/m3 IS:5182(Part–

22):2004

(Reaff:2006)

Annual

24 Hours

0.5

1.0

7 O3, μg/m3 HECS/AIR/Ambie

nt/SOP013

8 Hours

1 Hour

100

180

8 NH3, μg/m3 HECS/AIR/

Ambient/SOP012

Annual

24 Hours

100

400

9 Benzene,

μg/m3

IS:5182(Part–

11):1999

(RA:2009)

Annual 5

10 Benzo (a)

pyrene,

ng/m3

IS:5182(Part–

12):2004(RA:200

9)

Annual 1

11 Arsenic, ng/

m3

HECS/AIR/

Ambient/SOP014

Annual 6

12 Nickel, ng/

m3

HECS/AIR/

Ambient/SOP007

Annual 20



G.S.No.826 (E) dated 16th November, 2009. Vide letter no. F. No. Q-15017/43/2007-CPW

*Annual Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular site taken twicein a week 24 hourly at uniform interval.

**24 hourly/8/1 hourly monitored values as applicable, shall be complied with 98 percent of thetime in a year.2% of time they may be exceeded the limits but not on two consecutive days ofmonitoring.

Results and Observations

The existing baseline levels of Particulate matter (PM2.5), Particulate matter (PM10), Sulfur

dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), CO (µg/m3), Pb (µg/m3), O3, NH3, Benzene, Benzo (a)

pyrene, As and Ni at 8 locations of monitoring were found to be within the permissible limits

during the monitoring period from September to December and are presented in Table 3.6.

EIA for proposed LPG Bottling UnitIntroduction


Table 3-6: Average Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Data (September to December 2015)

S.NoSamplingLocations

Parameters

SO2

µg/m3NO2

µg/m3PM10µg/m3

PM2.5µg/m3

COμg/m3

Pbμg/m3

O3μg/m3

NH3μg/m3

Benzeneμg/m3

Benzo(a)

pyreneng/m3

Asng/m3

Ning/m3

1) AAQ1 15.60 28.29 51.48 27.46BDL(DL

0.005)

BDL(DL

0.05)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 5)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 5)

2) AAQ2 11.70 26.52 56.48 23.05BDL(DL

0.005)

BDL(DL

0.05)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 5)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 5)

3) AAQ3 14.63 22.99 58.32 26.34BDL(DL

0.005)

BDL(DL

0.05)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 5)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 5)

4) AAQ4 11.70 24.76 50.93 21.23BDL(DL

0.005)

BDL(DL

0.05)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 5)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 5)

5) AAQ5 13.65 25.29 55.38 25.38BDL(DL

0.005)

BDL(DL

0.05)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 5)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 5)

6) AAQ6 16.53 20.18 60.38 20.13BDL(DL

0.005)

BDL(DL

0.05)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 5)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 5)

7) AAQ7 12.68 23.87 49.27 18.43BDL(DL

0.005)

BDL(DL

0.05)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 5)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 5)

8) AAQ8 15.60 24.76 53.15 25.99BDL(DL

0.005)

BDL(DL

0.05)

BDL(DL 10)

BDL(DL 5)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 1)

BDL(DL 5)



Figure 3-3AAQ Sampling Photograph

3.8 Noise Environment

The noise generated due to operation of individual process units at an industrial project site

cause significant impacts on the surrounding environment including nearby human habitats.

Such operations fall in the category of continuous point sources of noise generation. There are

also some secondary noise sources associated with almost all types of large scale industrial

projects, which are mainly vehicles used for transportation of materials as well as employees

and material handling equipment at the project site. However, such sources could be

categorized as intermittent/continuous noise sources depending on frequency/intensity.

The prevailing ambient noise level at a particular location is nothing but the resultant (total) of

all kinds of noise sources existing at various distances around that location. The ambient noise

level at a location varies continuously depending on the type of surrounding activities. The

ambient noise levels generally does not reflect any seasonal variation, however, the weather

conditions of wind direction, rain, snow, fog etc., physical conditions like barrier or any other

natural ground variations (Topography) as well as direction of source play significant role in

regulating the noise propagation and ultimately the intensity of its impact.

The current status of noise environment within 5 km radius of the project site was assessed

through identification of major noise sources, monitoring of baseline noise levels in the study



area and measurement of resultant noise levels due to existing vehicular movement on major

roads, according to existing land use pattern.

3.8.1 Reconnaissance Survey

A reconnaissance survey was conducted with a view to establish the baseline status of the

environment with respect to noise levels in the study area. The Project site is in KIADB area.

The prime objective of noise monitoring is to establish the existing ambient noise levels during

the day as well as night time in residential, industrial, commercial and silence zones in the

study area around proposed site. The terrain of project site as well as in the surrounding

impact zone is highly undulated with hilly terrain and the area is under the influence of noise

generated by heavy traffic on highways as well as from commercial activities in the individual

villages. The prevailing ambient noise levels were monitored in and around 10Km distance in

8 locations during September to December 2015 as represented in below Table 3-7 & 3-8

using precision noise level meter.

Table 3-7: Details of Noise monitoring Locations

Location

Code

Sampling

Stations

Geographical

Coordinates

Direction

with respect

to project

site

Approx

Aerial

Distance

with respect

to project

site in Km

Environmental

Setting

N1 Project Site Lat.- N 13ᵒ 06’ 17.3’’

Long.-E 77ᵒ 55’ 59.2’’ --- ---

Industrial Area

N2 Gangapura

(Nearby to

NH75)

Lat.- N 13ᵒ 06’ 20.1’’

Long.-E 77ᵒ 52’ 41.4’’


rural Area

N3 Byranhalli Lat.- N 13ᵒ 01’ 39.7’’

Long.-E 77ᵒ 59’ 20.7’’

SW 5.4 Residential and

rural Area

N4 Mylapura Lat.- N 13ᵒ 05’ 04.0’’

Long.-E 78ᵒ 03’ 09.7’’

NW 9.5 Residential and

rural Area

N5 Doddashivara Lat.- N 13ᵒ 06’ 50.6’’

Long.-E 78ᵒ 02’ 43.7’’

SE 6 Residential and

rural Area



Location

Code

Sampling

Stations

Geographical

Coordinates

Direction

with respect

to project

site

Approx

Aerial

Distance

with respect

to project

site in Km

Environmental

Setting

N6 Vokkaleri Lat.- N 13ᵒ 08’ 09.2’’

Long.-E 78ᵒ 00’ 56.7’’


rural Area

N7 Arabikothanur Lat.- N 13ᵒ 06’ 50.6’’

Long.-E 78ᵒ 02’ 43.7’’

NE 8.2 Residential and

rural Area

N8 Narsapura Lat.- N 13ᵒ 08’ 09.2’’

Long.-E 78ᵒ 00’ 56.7’’

NE 6.73 Industrial Area

Table 3-8Ambient Noise Quality Standards (CPCB Limits)

Category of Area/ Zone Limits in dB (A) Leq

Day Time Night Time

Industrial Area 75 70

Commercial Area 65 55

Residential Area 55 45

Silence Zone 50 40

Table 3-9 Noise Monitoring Results

LocationCode Sampling Stations Environmental Setting

Noise Level[dB (A)]

Day Night

N1 Project Site Industrial Area 70 65

N2

Gangapura(Nearby to

NH75)Residential and ruralArea 53.4 44.8

N3 Byranhalli Residential and ruralArea 54.7 44.9

N4 Mylapura Residential and rural 52.6 44.1



LocationCode Sampling Stations Environmental Setting

Noise Level[dB (A)]

Day NightArea

N5 Doddashivara Residential and ruralArea 54.5 43.7

N6 Vokkaleri Residential and ruralArea 53.9 44.5

N7 Arabikothanur Residential and ruralArea 54 43.6

N8 Narsapura Industrial Area 74 69.8



by CPCB.

3.9 Water Environment

The impacts on water environment are inherent part of any major developmental projects in

two ways: one is stress on water resources (continuous withdrawal of large quantities of water)

and the other is pollution impacts through discharge of effluents. These impacts may be on

either or both surface and groundwater resources in the project area depending on the specific

situation. To address these issues it is necessary to take a stock of available water resources in

project area with respect to their existing quality as well as their supportive capacity to

represent the baseline status of water environment.

The existing water resources, both surface and ground water with the corresponding

significance are identified within the study area around proposed Project of SHV. The

representative sampling locations for surface water and groundwater are selected through

reconnaissance of project area to assess the existing (pre-project) status of water quality in the

study area. Physico-chemical, nutrient, Oxygen demand, bacteriological and biological

parameters having relevance to public health and aesthetic significance are selected to assess

the water quality status with special attention to raw water resources and the receiving body of

the treated effluent discharge from proposed project. The standard methods prescribed for

surface, groundwater and coastal marine water sampling as well as the analytical procedures

for individual parameters is followed in this study.



3.9.1 Surface Water Resources

There are no major rivers within the impact area of 10 Km. The study area has a few water

surface bodies like natural lakes/ponds. In order to have an idea of the quality of water

flowing in the region, representative water samples were collected and analyzed according to

the drinking water standards.

3.9.2 Ground water resources

Ground water is the accumulation of water below the ground surface, caused by rainfall and

its subsequent percolation through pores and crevices. Percolated water accumulates till it

reaches the impervious strata consisting of confined clay/rocks. Occurrence of ground water is

controlled by landform, structure and lithology. These resources are predominantly exploited

in most of the nearby villages only for domestic and agricultural purposes. Ground water

abstraction is by means of bore wells.

3.9.3 Reconnaissance

To establish the baseline status of water environment, the existing representative sampling

locations for surface water and ground water within a radial distance of 10 Km radial from the

site, have been selected as per CPCB guidelines of Water Quality Monitoring through an

adequate survey of the project area. The predominant rainfall in this region occurs during the

southwest monsoon season (June to September).The prevailing status of water quality at eight

sampling locations each for ground water and surface water has been assessed during

September to December.

Grab samples were collected once during the study period. Physico-chemical and

microbiological parameters have been analyzed to establish the baseline status of surface water

and ground water resources in the study area. Methods as per IS (IS 10500:2012) and APHA

were adopted for analysis of these parameters. The sampling protocol specified in the

“Guidelines for Water Quality Management”, of CPCB was followed for sampling, preservation

and transport of samples to the lab.

The locations of the sampling points are depicted in Figure-3.4 and Figure-3.5 and details of

representative water sampling locations are also tabulated in Table-3.10 and Table 3.11.



Figure 3-4: Ground Water monitoring locations

Table 3-10 Details of Ground Water Sampling Locations

SampleCode

SamplingLocations

Geographical Coordinates Direction withrespect to

Project Site

Approx. Aerialdistance fromproject site in

KmGW1 Byranhalli Lat.- N 13ᵒ 06’ 17.3’’

Long.-E 077ᵒ 55’ 59.2’’SW 5.4

GW2 Gangapura Lat.- N 13ᵒ 08’ 06.0’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 56’ 32.0’’

SE 9.8

GW3 Mylapura Lat.- N 13ᵒ 06’ 20.1’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 52’ 41.4’’

NW 9.5

GW4 Doddashivara Lat.- N 13ᵒ 01’ 55.7’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 59’ 13.4’’

SE 6

GW5 Vokkaleri Lat.- N 13ᵒ 04’ 14.0’’Long.-E 078ᵒ 02’ 25.0’’

SE 8.16

GW6 Arabikothanur Lat.- N 13ᵒ 07’ 16.9’’Long.-E 078ᵒ 02’ 33.2’’

NE 8.2

GW7 Narsapura Lat.- N 13ᵒ 08’ 09.0’’Long.-E 078ᵒ 00’ 56.4’’

NE 6.73

GW8 Malur Lat.- N 13ᵒ 00’ 57.0’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 56’ 07.4’’

SW 9.5



Figure 3-5: Surface Water monitoring locations

Table 3-11 : Details of Surface Water Sampling Locations

SampleCode

SamplingLocations


Project Site


KmSW1 Gangapura Lat.- N 13ᵒ 07’ 59.0’’

Long.-E 077ᵒ 56’ 50.7’’SE 9.8

SW2 Chiknalala Lat.- N 13ᵒ 06’ 06.2’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 53’ 54.6’’

SE 7.2

SW3 Jakkasandra Lat.- N 13ᵒ 05’ 24.0’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 57’ 39.9’’

SW 0.9

SW4 Doddashivara Lat.- N 13ᵒ 01’ 39.2’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 59’ 23.4’’

SE 5.8

SW5 Arabikothanuru Lat.- N 13ᵒ 07’ 46.9’’Long.-E 078ᵒ 02’ 03.9’’

NE 8.2

SW6 Narsapura Lat.- N 13ᵒ 07’ 56.0’’Long.-E 078ᵒ 00’ 12.6’’

NE 6.7

SW7 Shivarapattna Lat.- N 13ᵒ 05’ 54.7’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 99’ 52.5’’

SE 3.5



SampleCode

SamplingLocations


Project Site


KmSW8 Malur Lat.- N 13ᵒ 00’ 53.9’’

Long.-E 077ᵒ 56’ 01.0’’SW 9.5

The physicochemical and biological characteristics of surface water and ground water in the

study area and the methods used for water quality assessment are presented in the Table 3.12

and are compared with the Indian standards/specifications for drinking water.

Table 3-12 : Test Methods used for analysis of water quality parameters

S.No. Parameters Unit Test Method Limits as per IS 10500:2012

AcceptableLimit

PermissibleLimit

1) Color Hazen IS 3025 (Part-4) 1983 (Reaff 2006) 5 152) Odor - IS 3025 (Part 5) 1983 (Reaff 2006) Agreeable Agreeable3) pH at 25ᵒC - IS 3025(Part 11) 1983(Reaff 2006) 6.5-8.5 No

Relaxation4) Electrical

ConductivityµS/cm IS 3025 (Part 14) 1983 (Reaff 2006)

5) Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Part10) 1984 (Reaff 2006) 1 56) Total

DissolvedSolids

mg/l IS 3025 (Part 16) 1984(Reaff 2006) 500 2000

7) TotalHardness asCaCO3

mg/l IS 3025 (Part 21) 1983 (Reaff 2006) 200 600

8) TotalAlkalinity asCaCO3

mg/l IS 3025 (Part 23) 1986 (Reaff 2009) 200 600

9) Chloride asCl

mg/l IS 3025 (Part 32) 1988 (Reaff 2009) 250 1000

10) Sulfate asSO4

mg/l IS 3025(Part 24) 1986(Reaff 2009) 200 400

11) Fluoride as F mg/l IS 3025 (Part 60) 2008 1.0 1.512) Nitrate as

NO3

mg/l IS 3025 (Part 34) 45 Norelaxation

13) Phosphate asPO4

mg/l IS 3025 (Part31) 1988 --

14) Sodium asNa

mg/l IS 3025(Pt 45) 1993 (Reaff 2006) --

15) Potassium asK

mg/l IS 3025 (Part45) 1993 (Reaff 2006) --



S.No. Parameters Unit Test Method Limits as per IS 10500:2012

AcceptableLimit

PermissibleLimit

16) Calcium asCa

mg/l IS 3025 (Part 40) 1991 (Reaff 2009) 75 200

17) Magnesiumas Mg

mg/l IS 3025 (Part 46) 1994 (Reaff 2009) 30 100

18) Iron as Fe mg/l IS 3025 (Part 53) 2003 (Reaff 2009) 0.3 Norelaxation

19) ChemicalOxygenDemand

mg/l IS 3025 (Part 58) 2006 --

20) Aluminiumas Al

mg/l IS 3025 (Part 55) 2003 (Reaff 2009) 0.03 0.2

21) Cyanide asCN

mg/l IS 3025 (Part 27) 1986 (Reaff 2009) 0.05 Norelaxation

22) Iron as Fe mg/l IS 3025 (Part 53) 2003 (Reaff 2009) 0.3 Norelaxation

23) Boron as B mg/l IS 3025 (Part 57) 2003 (Reaff 2009) 0.5 1.024) Zinc as Zn mg/l IS 3025(Part 49) 1994 (Reaff 2009) 5 1525) Chromium

as Crmg/l IS 3025 (Part 52) 2003 (Reaff 2009) 0.05 No

relaxation26) BOD,3 days

@ 27ᵒCmg/l IS 3025 (Part 44) 1993 --



Table 3-13: Ground water analysis results

S.No Parameters Unit Byranhalli

GW1

Gangapura

GW2

Mylapura

GW3

Doddashivara

GW4

Vokkaleri

GW5

Arabikothanur

GW6

Narsapura

GW7

Malur

GW8

1 Color Hazen BDL (DL

1.0)

BDL (DL

1.0)

BDL (DL

1.0)

BDL (DL 1.0) BDL (DL

1.0)


1.0)

BDL(DL

1.0)

2 Turbidity NTU BDL (DL

0.1)

BDL (DL

0.1)

BDL (DL

0.1)


0.1)


0.1)

BDL(DL

0.1)

3 pH -- 7.4 7.51 7.64 7.91 7.76 7.23 7.78 7.97

4 Electrical

Conductivity

µS/cm 741 731 852 853 1525 148 165 411

5 Total dissolved

solids

mg/l 546 570 632 613 1030 118 128 308

6 Total alkalinity as

CaCO3

mg/l 180 230 270 190 310 48 52 125

7 Total Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l 260 270 330 250 530 50 54 125

8 Calcium as Ca mg/l 68 68 100 60 140 5.6 16 36

9 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 21.6 24 19.2 24 43.2 8.6 3.36 8.4

10 Sodium mg/l 64 66 45 86 105 21 13 35

11 Potassium mg/l 2 4 4 4 11 1 1 2

12 Chloride as Cl mg/l 97 97 107 126 248 14 18 26

13 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 68.9 21.2 20.6 75.7 99.5 8.3 8.5 42.1

14 Carbonate mg/l NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

15 Bi carbonate mg/l 220 281 329 232 378 59 63 153

16 Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 14.1 25.8 27.8 21.9 32.3 0.46 0.2 1.5




GW1

Gangapura

GW2

Mylapura

GW3

Doddashivara

GW4

Vokkaleri

GW5

Arabikothanur

GW6

Narsapura

GW7

Malur

GW8

17 Fluorides as F mg/l 0.2 1.1 BDL (DL

0.2)

1.2 0.642 0.27 0.12 0.62

18 Cyanide mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

19 Arsenic mg/l BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)


0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

20 Cadmium mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

21 Chromium(Total) mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

22 Copper mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

23 Iron mg/l 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.14 0.16 0.29 0.15 0.15

24 Lead mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

25 Zinc mg/l 2.1 0.44 0.05 0.03 0.37 0.02 0.025 0.48

26 Manganese mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

27 Nickel mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

28 Selenium mg/l BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)


0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

29 Mercury mg/l BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)


0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

30 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA




GW1

Gangapura

GW2

Mylapura

GW3

Doddashivara

GW4

Vokkaleri

GW5

Arabikothanur

GW6

Narsapura

GW7

Malur

GW8

31 COD mg/l BDL (DL

4.0)

BDL (DL

4.0)

BDL (DL

4.0)


4.0)


4.0)

BDL (DL

4.0)

32 BOD mg/l BDL (DL

1.0)

BDL (DL

1.0)

BDL (DL

1.0)


1.0)


1.0)

BDL (DL

1.0)



Table 3-14: Surface water analysis results

S.No Parameters Unit Gangapura

SW1

Chiknalala

SW2

Jakkasandra

SW3

Doddashivara

SW4

Arabikothanur

SW5

Narsapura

SW6

Shivarapatna

SW7

Malur

SW8

1 Color Hazen BDL (DL

1.0)

30 BDL (DL

1.0)

15 5 BDL (DL

1.0)

BDL (DL 1.0) 4

2 Turbidity NTU 4 24 2 18 15 4 BDL (DL 0.1) 32

3 pH -- 7.33 6.75 7.43 7.02 6.96 7.27 9.84 7.25

4 Electrical

Conductivity

µS/cm 468 123 472 155 110 164 320 120

5 Total dissolved

solids

mg/l 304 84 326 128 82 126 254 94

6 Total alkalinity as

CaCO3

mg/l 80 28 125 62 38 36 118 47

7 Total Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/l 125 28 90 58 23 44 34 43

8 Calcium as Ca mg/l 40 4.8 26 16 5.2 12 8 14

9 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 6 3.84 6 4.32 2.4 3.4 3.4 2

10 Sodium mg/l 20 3 52 3 8 12 50 3

11 Potassium mg/l 29 8 17 7 4 5 7 4

12 Chloride as Cl mg/l 30 10 49 9 7 24 35 4.4

13 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 68.7 15.16 20.9 8.6 2.5 23.2 4.6 5.1

14 Carbonate mg/l NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

15 Bi carbonate mg/l 98 34 153 76 46 44 144 57

16 Nitrate as NO3 mg/l BDL (DL

1.0)

1.66 BDL (DL

1.0)

1.06 BDL (DL 1.0) BDL (DL

1.0)

BDL (DL 1.0) 1

17 Fluorides as F mg/l BDL (DL BDL (DL BDL (DL BDL (DL 0.2) BDL (DL 0.2) BDL (DL 0.32 BDL (DL




SW1

Chiknalala

SW2

Jakkasandra

SW3

Doddashivara

SW4

Arabikothanur

SW5

Narsapura

SW6

Shivarapatna

SW7

Malur

SW8

0.2) 0.2) 0.2) 0.2) 0.2)

18 Cyanide mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

19 Arsenic mg/l BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

20 Cadmium mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

21 Chromium(Total) mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

22 Copper mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

23 Iron mg/l 0.13 2.18 0.47 1.84 2.18 1.23 0.43 2.6

24 Lead mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

25 Zinc mg/l 0.34 0.041 0.025 0.04 0.04 0.019 0.03 0.013

26 Manganese mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

27 Nickel mg/l BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)


0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

BDL (DL

0.01)

28 Selenium mg/l BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

BDL (DL

0.005)

29 Mercury mg/l BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

BDL (DL

0.001)

30 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 5.6 4.9 5.2 4.5 5.4 6.2 5.3 4.9




SW1

Chiknalala

SW2

Jakkasandra

SW3

Doddashivara

SW4

Arabikothanur

SW5

Narsapura

SW6

Shivarapatna

SW7

Malur

SW8

31 COD mg/l 4.2 BDL (DL

4.0)

4.4 BDL (DL 4.0) 4.2 5.1 4.1 BDL (DL

4.0)

32 BOD mg/l BDL (DL

1.0)

2.1 2.5 2.4 2.1 3.1 2.8 2.5

3.9.4 Inference

3.9.4.1 Ground Water

The analysis of ground water results indicate that the average pH ranges in between 7.2-7.9, TDS ranges from 118-1030 mg/l,

Total hardness ranges from 50-530 mg/l, Iron content ranges from 0.14-0.29 mg/l, nitrate content ranges from 0.2-32.3 mg/l.

The analysis results are presented in Table 3.13.

3.9.4.2 Surface water

The analysis of ground water results indicate that the average pH ranges in between 6.9-7.3, TDS ranges from 80-326 mg/l, Total

hardness ranges from 23-125 mg/l, DO ranges from 4.5-6.2 mg/l. The analysis results are presented in Table 3.14.



3.9.5 Ground water Scenario

3.9.5.1Hydrogeology of Kolar District

Granites, gneisses, schists, laterites and alluvium underlie the district. Basic dykes intrude the

above formations at places. Granites and gneisses occupy major portion of the district. Schists

are mostly confined to two places - around Kolar Gold Fields and in the northwestern part of

Gauribidanurtaluk. Laterites occupy small portions in Kolar, Srinivaspura and

Sidlaghattataluks. Alluvium is confined to river courses. Fractures or lineaments occupy

welldefined structural valleys and majority of them trend NE-SW. (Source: CGWA report,

Kolar District, 2012)

The occurrence and movement of ground water is controlled by weathered zone and

fractures and fissures that exist in hard rocks. In the district, ground water occurs in phreatic

and semi-confined to confined conditions. It also occurs in alluvium under water table

conditions. The weathered thickness varies from 6 to 18 m in the majority of the area,

except in parts of Sidlaghatta and Chikballapura taluks where it ranges from 40 to 60 m.

The depth of water level in piezometer generally ranges from 12 to 49 mbgl. The ground

water levels are essentially controlled by physiographic features and rainfall distribution.

The appreciable change in ground water levels was noticed close to over exploitation areas,

where local troughs are observed. (Source: CGWA report, Kolar District, 2012)

3.9.5.2Geomorphology of Kolar District

The topography of the district is undulating to plain. The central and eastern parts of the

district forming the valley of Palar Basin, are well cultivated. The northern part of the

district forms a depression forming the valley of the North Pinakini River towards

Gauribidanur. The general elevation varies from 249 to 911 m above mean sea level. The soils

of Kolar district occur on different landforms such as hills, ridges, pediments, plains and

valleys. The types of soils distributed range from red loamy soil to red sandy soil and lateritic

soil. Soil distribution map is given in figure 3.6. Of the total area, about 73% is suitable

for agriculture and horticulture; about 3% for forestry, pasture and the remaining area is

suitable for quarrying, mining and as habitat for wildlife. (Source: CGWA report, Kolar

District, 2012)



Figure 3-6:Hydrogeology Map of Kolar District

(Source : CGWA report, Kolar District, 2012)



3.10 Soil Environment

The present study of the soil quality was carried out at eight sampling locations to establish the

baseline characteristics of the study area and to determine the impact of the proposed project

on the soil characteristics. The details of the soil sampling locations are presented in Table 3.15

and shown in Figure 3.7. The results are presented in Table 3.16.

Table 3-15: Details of Soil Monitoring Locations

SampleCode

SamplingLocations

Geographical Coordinates Direction withrespect to Project

Site

Aerial distancefrom project

site in Km

S1 Project Site Lat.- N 13ᵒ 05’ 02.7’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 57’ 49.6’’

-- --

S2 Gangapura Lat.- N 13ᵒ 08’ 06.2’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 56’ 32.2’’

SE 9.8

S3 Doddashivara Lat.- N 13ᵒ 01’ 39.7’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 59’ 20.7’’

SE 6.0

S4 Vokkaleri Lat.- N 13ᵒ 05’ 04.0’’Long.-E 078ᵒ 03’ 09.7’’

SE 8.16

S5 Arabikothanur Lat.- N 13ᵒ 06’ 50.6’’Long.-E 078ᵒ 02’ 43.7’’

NE 8.2

S6 Narsapura Lat.- N 13ᵒ 07’ 56.3’’Long.-E 078ᵒ 00’ 12.9’’

NE 6.73

S7 Shivarapatna Lat.- N 13ᵒ 05’ 54.9’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 99’ 52.8’’

SE 3.5

S8 Malur Lat.- N 13ᵒ 00’ 53.6’’Long.-E 077ᵒ 56’ 01.3’’

SW 9.5



Figure 3-7 Soil monitoring locations

Figure 3-8 Soil sampling Photographs



Table 3-16: Soil Monitoring Locations

S.No Parameters Unit SHV Project

Site (S1)

Gangapura

(S2)

Doddashivara

(S3)

Vokkaleri

(S4)

Arabikothanur

(S5)

Narsapura

(SW6)

Shivarapatna

(SW7)

Malur

(SW8)

1 Color Brown Brown Brown Light

Brown

Brown Brown Brown Creamish

Brown

2 Soil Texture Loamy sand Sandy clay Sandy loam loam clay silt loam loam clay

3 Sand % 74 54 64 42 24 34 35 10

4 Silt % 20 28 25 43 34 53 41 38

5 Clay % 6 18 11 15 42 13 24 52

6 pH 7.25 7.85 8.38 7.73 8.52 8.11 8.24 8.17

7 Electrical

Conductivity

umhos/cm 36 109 176 51 126 122 214 248

8 Infiltration rate cm/hr 1.38 1.34 1.32 1.04 1.02 1.41 1.04 1.33

9 Bulk density gm/cc 1.29 1.28 1.26 1.35 1.39 1.17 1.36 1.25

10 Cation Exchange

Capacity

meq/

100 gm

3 7 8 4 24 10 12 22

11 Moisture Content % 3.59 8.89 52.33 9.71 16.47 9.29 17.66 13.28

12 Water Holding

capacity

% 36 40 31 34 42 35 32 44

13 Organic Carbon % 0.35 0.56 0.22 0.32 0.30 0.53 0.26 0.55

14 Organic matter % 0.61 0.97 0.37 0.55 0.52 0.91 0.45 0.94

15 Nitrogen as N % 0.06 0.15 0.21 0.11 0.18 0.14 0.23 0.12

16 Phosphorous % 0.09 0.18 0.18 0.05 0.14 0.15 0.12 0.08

17 Potassium % 0.15 0.21 0.24 0.18 0.22 0.21 0.31 0.16

18 Calcium % 0.08 0.32 0.2 0.28 0.4 0.48 0.24 0.68

19 Magnesium % 0.07 0.14 0.14 0.12 0.09 0.19 0.18 0.26



S.No Parameters Unit SHV Project

Site (S1)

Gangapura

(S2)

Doddashivara

(S3)

Vokkaleri

(S4)

Arabikothanur

(S5)

Narsapura

(SW6)

Shivarapatna

(SW7)

Malur

(SW8)

20 Boron mg/Kg 2.1 0.45 0.32 1.34 2.1 2.4 1.9 0.68

21 Cadmium mg/Kg 0.014 0.016 0.019 0.015 0.012 0.011 0.017 0.011

22 Copper mg/Kg 14.2 5.6 2.3 14.1 16.4 18.1 14.2 12.5

23 Chromium mg/Kg 1.2 0.8 1.1 0.8 1.2 1.4 1.1 0.4

24 Iron mg/Kg 13700 13400 41.74 7600 13640 11500 29400 17520

25 Lead mg/Kg 0.02 0.01 0.015 0.017 0.021 0.015 0.012 0.018

26 Manganese mg/Kg 10.1 3.2 1.1 6.1 12.5 16.8 10.8 8.4

27 Zinc mg/Kg 20.45 7.4 1.5 12.2 21 32.2 21.8 16.8



3.10.1 Observations

It is observed that the pH of the soil samples ranged from 7.25-8.52 indicating that the

soils are alkaline in nature

Conductivity of the soil samples ranged from to 36-248 μS/cm. As the EC value is less

than 2000 μS/cm, the soil is found to be non-saline in nature

The water holding capacity of the soil samples varied from 31-44 (%).

Nitrogen as N value varies from 0.06-0.23 %

Potassium content ranges from 0.15-0.31%

Phosphorous from 0.05-0.18%

3.11 Ecological Environment

Natural flora and fauna are important features of environment. They are organized into

communities with mutual dependencies among their member families and show various

responses and sensitivities to outside influences. A biological system comprises of both plant

and animal communities, which interact not only among themselves but also with the abiotic

components, viz. physical and chemical characteristics of the environment. Therefore, nature

of developments and baseline characteristics of terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna around

the site of proposed activities is required to be assessed. The study involved in collection of

primary data by carrying out survey in the 10 Km study area and also from the secondary data

of the particular area.

Plants and animals are more susceptible to environmental stress. A change in the composition

of biotic communities is reflected by a change in the distribution pattern, frequency, density

and abundance of natural species of flora and fauna existing in the ecosystem. These changes

over a span of time can be quantified and related to the existing environmental factors.

Assessment of area surrounding the site for plant and animal species was carried out by field

survey and collecting the available information from authentic sources.

Table 3-17 Flora in the Study area

S.No. Botanical Name Local Name

1) Mangifera indica Maavinamara2) Eucalyptus globules Niligirimara3) Eleusine coracana Ragi4) Tamarindus indica Hunsemara5) Ficus benghalensis Aaladamara



S.No. Botanical Name Local Name

6) Azadirchta indica Bevinamara7) Ficus religiosa Aralimara8) Grevillea robusta ---9) Cocos nucifera Tenginamara10) Manikara zapota Sapota11) Syzygium cumini Nerlemara12) Ficus carica Anjura13) Polyalthia longifolia Ashoka14) Ficus racemosa Atthi15) Dalbergia sissoo Beete16) Emblica officinalis Bettadanellikai17) Muntungia calabura Gasagasemara18) Artocarpus heterphyllus Halasnemara19) Pongemia pinnata Honge20) Moringa oleifera Nugge21) Tectona grandis Teak

Table 3-18 Fauna in the Study area

S.No. Zoological Name Common Names

1) Bostaurus Cow2) Ovis aries Sheep3) Syncerus caffer Buffalo4) Bombyx mori Silk worms5) Susscrofa domesticus Pigs6) Macca fascicularis Monkey7) Hipposideroshypo phyllus Kolar leaf-nosed bat8) Felis catus Cat

3.12 Socio-Economic Environment

3.12.1 District Profile:




south by Krishnagiri and Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. The total area is 3979 sq. km.


Bangarpet, Malur, Srinivaspura & Mulbagal.



Demography: The district population as per 2011 Census was 1536401 comprises of the

male population of 776396 and the female population 760005. (Source: India Census 2011)

3.12.2 District Social Indicators:

Table 3-19 Social Indicators

S.No Description1 The Population Density 386

2 The decadal growth rate 10.8%

3 The district Sex ratio 979

4 The district child Sex ratio 962

5 The literacy rate 74.4%

6 The male literacy rate 81.8%

7 The female literacy rate 66.8%

8 The Scheduled Caste population 30.3%

9 The Scheduled Tribe population 5.1%

10 The district work participation of 46.7%.

11 The work participation rates for Male 58.5%

12 The work participation rates for Female 34.7%

13 The Main Workers 81.4%

14 Rural population 68.75%

3.12.3 Occupation:

The primary sector has more workers as 53.53% of workers involved in agriculture and its

allied activities. Since the district is very close to Bangalore and Hosur, 43.10% of workers are

in Secondary and tertiary sectors like manufacture and service sectors.



Figure 3-9 Workers Category

Source: Census2011

3.12.3.1 Agriculture Profile of the District

1. Agriculture is the highest contributor in the economic development of the district.

2. Cocoon productivity in Kolar is 900 Kg/Ha; this is higher than the state average of 601

Kg/Ha.

3. Average annual income generated by Sericulture in the district is US $ 33.40 million (INR

160 crores)

4. District average of milk production is 7.65 liters/day as compared to state average of 5.83

litres/day.

5. Major food crops - Ragi, Maize, Rice, Tur, Horse gram, Avare, Green gram, Groundnut,

Sunflower

6. Major horticulture crops- Mango, Banana, Guava, Sapota, Grapes, Coconut, Beetle-wine,

Cashew, Tomato, Onion, Brinjal,Drum stick



3.12.4 Land holding pattern of the District:

The following table shows a land holding pattern of Karnataka state, Kolar district and Malur

Taluk where the project site is located. The taluk has more marginal farmers. The increase of

marginal farmers is due to fragmentation of ancestral land.

Table 3-20 Land holding status

Land Holding status- State Vs District Vs Talukin %

Size of Holding(Ha) State District TalukBelow 0.5 27.39 41.27 44.150.5 - 1.0 21.75 25.92 25.501.0 - 2.0 27.30 20.82 19.112.0 - 3.0 11.10 6.55 6.083.0 - 4.0 5.08 2.61 2.454.0 - 5.0 2.70 1.22 1.135.0 - 7.5 2.79 1.06 1.057.5 - 10.0 1.03 0.32 0.3110.0 - 20.0 0.78 0.20 0.2020.0 & ABOVE 0.08 0.02 0.02

Source: Agricultural census 2010-11

3.12.5 Industries:

The existing industrial estates are TamakaKolar,KGF, Malur Phase I, II, III and IV, Kyalanoor

and Mulbagal.

3.12.6 Education:

There are 1300 Primary schools, 917 Middle schools , 309 Secondary & senior secondary

schools,106 Colleges Nos. 106 in the district.

3.12.7 Health:

The district has got good health facilities.



Table 3-21 District Health Infrastructure facilities

Facilities Name of Taluks DistrictBangarpet Kolar Malur Mulbagal Srinivaspur

Sub Centres 55 64 46 58 42 265Primary HealthCentres

8 14 9 17 13 61

Communityhealthcentres

1 0 0 0 1 2

DistrictHospital

0 1 0 0 0 1

MedicalCollage

0 1 0 0 0 1

AYUSH(Public)

0 2 1 0 2 5

Pvt. Hospital 9 15 9 4 3 40Total 73 97 65 79 61 375

Source: National Rural Health Mission

3.12.8 Project area (10 Km Radius)

The project area is mainly rural in nature with few urban areas like Malur etc. The area’s main

occupation is agriculture. The main crops are Ragi, horticulture crops. As there is no perennial

river, people undertake non-irrigated agriculture.

The following table depicts the villages in the 10 km radius area and demographic details.

Table 3-22 Villages around 10km radius form the project site

S.No Village Name Tota

lH

ouse

hold

Tota

lPo

pula

tion

Tota

l Mal

epo

pula

tion

Tota

l Fem

ale

popu

latio

n

Tota

lSc

hedu

led

Cas

tepo

pula

tion

Tota

lSc

hedu

led

trib

epo

pula

tion

Malur Taluk1 Abbenahalli 322 1436 727 709 211 832 Alahalli 119 582 306 276 151 1433 Bellavi 152 628 328 300 117 04 Bhoovanahalli 267 1188 601 587 214 3495 Byrasandra 51 267 149 118 122 46 Chavvenahalli 126 561 290 271 49 07 Chikkakadathur 124 587 301 286 295 173




lH

ouse

hold

Tota

lPo

pula

tion

Tota

l Mal

epo

pula

tion

Tota

l Fem

ale

popu

latio

n

Tota

lSc

hedu

led

Cas

tepo

pula

tion

Tota

lSc

hedu

led

trib

epo

pula

tion

8 Chikkasabbenahalli 42 207 95 112 12 09 Chikkashivara 80 377 176 201 109 4

10 Doddasabbenahalli 118 575 297 278 73 011 Doddashivara 327 1443 727 716 332 6012 Dombarahalli 63 321 155 166 208 013 Gerupura 141 638 325 313 356 014 Jakkasandra 95 469 252 217 160 18915 Jodipura 120 527 275 252 0 13216 Kambipura 91 410 203 207 290 017 Kodihalli 279 1255 630 625 233 018 Kondarahalli 80 302 162 140 2 019 Korachanoor 77 350 182 168 202 020 M.Sonnahalli 1 5 3 2 0 021 Madivala 260 1052 526 526 514 622 Malur (TMC) 9412 40050 20377 19673 6806 140323 Mindahalli 183 819 401 418 87 24524 Muthakadahalli 107 563 268 295 133 14625 Mylandahalli 288 1252 624 628 146 5126 Nambiganahalli 106 518 275 243 82 027 Obalapura 51 215 110 105 168 1928 Panamakanahalli 106 574 300 274 195 13929 Seethanaikanahalli 63 266 137 129 233 030 Seethappanahalli 64 339 184 155 34 6131 Shivarapatna 456 2174 1100 1074 162 37932 Thambihalli 135 703 356 347 144 233 ThornaHalli 590 2717 1441 1276 305 99634 Vadaganahalli 135 624 303 321 222 3835 Vardenahalli 15 61 28 33 43 0

Kolar Taluk36 Achatnahalli 129 520 254 266 27 037 Appasandra 106 483 260 223 12 038 Arabikothanur 362 1649 823 826 724 33239 Banakanahalli 77 358 187 171 28 040 Belamarnahalli 294 1321 673 648 479 0




lH

ouse

hold

Tota

lPo

pula

tion

Tota

l Mal

epo

pula

tion

Tota

l Fem

ale

popu

latio

n

Tota

lSc

hedu

led

Cas

tepo

pula

tion

Tota

lSc

hedu

led

trib

epo

pula

tion

41 Chikkaiyyur 105 504 266 238 88 17642 Chikkavallabi 58 226 112 114 5 9443 Doddaiyyur 128 534 265 269 147 044 Gottihalli 183 921 484 437 331 345 Guddanapura 41 215 105 110 0 8146 Kendatti 165 825 434 391 306 047 KendattiGollahalli 23 90 46 44 0 4348 Khajikallahalli 153 769 376 393 253 549 Koothandahalli 79 371 186 185 117 050 Kurki 146 605 287 318 182 051 Madivala 402 1997 1023 974 422 22852 NagalapuraGollahalli 22 118 59 59 24 053 Vokkaleri 824 3571 1750 1821 860 248

Hosakotte taluk54 Alagondahalli 89 486 262 224 96 055 Banamakanahalli 84 420 218 202 193 056 Beerahalli 144 598 302 296 252 057 Chikkanahalli 160 686 339 347 261 358 Chikkanallala 109 560 283 277 320 059 Chikkathaggali 78 365 194 171 118 360 Doddaganahalli 49 211 113 98 6 2361 Doddathaggali 99 450 235 215 226 062 Manchappanahalli 133 625 309 316 235 063 Mugabala 378 1740 898 842 575 1164 MugabalaHosahalli 76 356 185 171 194 065 Mylapura 123 592 299 293 57 066 Poojaramanahalli 79 412 204 208 135 067 Thimmapura 6 27 11 16 0 068 Ummalu 217 907 438 469 358 1469 Yelachahalli 250 1251 647 604 128 170 Yelachammanahalli 51 232 114 118 210 8

Total 20068 89050 45255 43795 19779 5895

Source: India Census 2011



The family size of the area is 4.44. The area constitutes 22.21% of Scheduled Caste population

and 6.61 % of Scheduled tribe population.

3.12.8.1 Occupation:

Agriculture is the main occupation of the area. Nearly 80% of people are main workers as they

have works more than 6 months a year. There are 41% of workers involved in agriculture and

allied activities.

Figure 3-10 Workers status around 10 Km radius of the site


3.12.8.2 Land Use details

The major portion of the area comes under agriculture. The forest area is very

negligible.



Figure 3-11 Land Use Pattern around 10 Km radius

3.12.9 Village Profile:

The village Jakkasandra comes under Abbenahalli village Panchayat of Malur taluk of Kolar

district. The area of the village is 370.89 Ha. As per 2011 Census, the number of households

in the village was 95, the population of the village was 469 which consist of 252 (53.73%)

male and 217(46.26%) female. The size of the family is 4.94.

Though the major part of the land is being used as agricultural land (278.94 Ha), the majority

of workers employed in non-agriculture activities. It is due to the industrialization in nearby


workers are in agriculture and related activities.

The main source of irrigation is tube wells. Ragi and horticultural crops are the main crops of

the area. There is no forest land in the village.



Figure 3-12 Land Use Pattern of the Jakkasandra Village


The village has one primary school. For higher education, they need to visit Malur.

3.12.10Interaction with locals

We had much interaction with farmers, teachers and other elderly people of the village.

1. Most of the farmers are small and marginal farmers in the village.

2. The proportion of socially disadvantaged groups such as Scheduled Castes (SCs) and

Scheduled Tribes (STs) is higher among marginal and smaller farmers than that of

medium and large farmers.

3. As men are migrating to non-farm sector, involvement of women in agriculture has

increased. They have involved in seed production, sowing, in applying manure,

fertilizer and pesticides, weeding, transplanting, threshing, winnowing and harvesting.

Their involvement in other income generating activities like animal husbandry and

dairying, a collection of non timber forest produces, backyard poultry, and the

collection of fuel wood, fodder etc. has increased.



4. Most important problems for the small farmers are output price fluctuations. There is a

big gap between producer prices and consumer prices. They are forced to sell their

produce due to their financial commitments.

5. Agricultural Marketing: Due to their low level socioeconomic conditions and lack of

awareness, agriculture products being sold at distress to local traders and middlemen.

6. Scarcity of capital: Agriculture is also requiring capital for farming. As most of farmers

are marginal and small, they do not have money on hand to start cultivation. They have

to borrow money. They borrow at high interest rate and sell at low price.

7. Shift from farm occupation to non-farm occupation is seen in rural areas due to the

non availability of agriculture activities throughout the year. Construction jobs are

most preferable due to the demand in the nearby towns.

8. People expecting non polluting industries to their nearby places so that they need not

migrate to other places.

9. Industries could impart skill development training program for the local youths and

give preference to them in job opportunities.

10. Agri based industries can be encouraged to tap local resources so that wastage of

perishable agricultural products could be avoided.

3.12.11Conclusion:

As they have seen the industrialization in Bangalore and Malur, have opinions on both positive

and negative sides of Industrialization. They welcome any industrialization, but more

concerned about the pollution and loss of agricultural land and agriculture.



Figure 3-13 Photographs of Interaction with locals

Gangapura village -Interaction with a farmer Shivarapatna village - Interaction with asculptor



4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION

MEASURES

4.1 Introduction

Environmental Impact is any change in the environmental attributes, adverse or beneficial,

caused or induced by the proposed action or set of actions. The predicted adverse impacts

during each stage of project development are superimposed over the baseline status of the

existing environmental quality to infer the scenario of environmental conditions in the post-

project stage. The main purpose of identifying the impacts is that it helps in adopting

appropriate mitigation measures for the adverse consequences if any.

This Chapter focuses on predicting and evaluating the various significant impacts that are

likely to occur upon the onset of the proposed LPG bottling facility. The impacts on the

environmental indices viz. air, water, soil, noise, biological and socioeconomic conditions are

scrutinized methodically and assessed.

The most likely impacts on the environment due to the proposed project need to be appraised

during the two different phases of the project namely pre-operation/construction phase and

operation phase. The particulars on impacts that could be triggered on the environmental

attributes by the activities of the proposed project are discussed below.

4.2 Construction Phase

4.2.1 Activities during Construction Phase

During the construction phase, the following activities among many are considered to be

important towards creating environmental impacts:

a) Site preparation (fencing, boundary & clearing of site)

b) Excavation, backfilling and levelling

c) Hauling and dumping of earth materials & construction spoils

d) Foundation works



e) Fabrication erection of Steel structures such as, Tanks, Pipelines and Sheds.

f) Construction of internal roads, drains & water supply

g) Painting and finishing

h) Cleaning, landscaping and plantations

The activities can be divided into two categories, viz.

Sub-structural

Super-structural work.

Sub-structural construction work will involve cutting of trenches, excavation, concreting etc.

All these activities will give rise to dust pollution. The super-structural work will involve

concrete & masonry work etc. and will involve construction equipment like cranes, concrete

mixers, hoists, welding sets etc. There may be dust, gaseous and noise pollution from these

activities. Concrete and masonry works involve considerable amount of water, which generally

induce certain impact on the local water source.

Mechanical erection work involves extensive use of mechanical equipment for storage,

transportation, erection and on-site fabrication work. These activities generally produce some

air contaminants and noise pollution. On the other hand electrical work is less polluting- in

general. The main sources of pollution & impacts during construction phase are cutting of few

trees, dust generation, noise generation by construction equipment & traffic, inflow of

construction labour, sediment load in construction water, and generation of solid waste in the

form of construction spoils.

4.2.2 Impacts during Construction Phase

Project activities during construction phase include laying of pipeline and construction of

Storage Terminal. These activities will result in dust generation, noise generation by

construction equipment & traffic, inflow of construction labour, sediment load in construction

water, and generation of solid waste in the form of construction spoils.

Therefore, construction phase activities would have moderate impacts on on-site noise & air

quality, land use and ecology. It could also develop minor impacts on on-site soils, water use

and water quality. The other impacts of construction phase will be small in magnitude as well



as temporary in nature and are expected to wear out gradually once the construction activity is

completed.

4.3 Activities during Operational Phase

During the operation stage, there will not be any significant sources of pollution & impacts.

The main activity during operation is storage & bottling of LPG in cylinders for domestic and

commercial use.

4.3.1 Impacts & Mitigation Measures during Operation Phase

Project activities during operation phase will be the transport of LPG to the site through truck

and storage & bottling of LPG. These activities will result in hazard prone area. Positive impacts

on socio-economic benefits and there will not be any other sources of pollution (except DG

Set) & negative impacts.

Therefore, operation phase activities would have moderate impacts on socio-economics. It

could also develop minor impacts on noise during transport of trucks. The main impact of

operation phase is hazardous chemical handling. But Socio-economic benefits and such

operational impacts are long term.

4.4 Receptors of impact, significant impacts and mitigation measures

4.4.1 During Construction Phase

4.4.1.1Land Environment

Impacts

The activities carried out during the establishment of this industry will involve a change in the

land use from an open industrial land to a built up industrial land, which will pose the

following impacts on the land environment.

Compaction of soil and a change in the soil structure due to the use of heavy

construction vehicles and machinery

Removal of soil from the site

Mixing of the topsoil and subsoil

Dispersion of dust



Mitigation measures

1) Employing techniques such as restricting access during wet conditions, using protective

boarding and low ground pressure machinery to minimize compaction of soil

2) The removed soil will be properly stored for subsequent reinstatement

3) Reuse of excess excavated material for road development, green belt development and

landscaping

4) A well designed closed depository for storage of construction materials to prevent

land/soil pollution

5) Effective stabilization of altered landforms to minimize soil erosion and the potential for

water pollution (e.g. Vegetation)

6) Reuse of construction wastes such as sand, brick, gravel, cement for developing internal

road and project structures.

4.4.1.2Air Environment

Impacts

The activities that might lead to a decline in the local air quality due to generation of dust are

Site Preparation-fencing, boundary and clearing of site

Excavation, backfilling, leveling,

Hauling and dumping of earth materials and construction spoils,

Foundation works

Fabrication, erection of steel structures such as tanks, pipelines and sheds,

Construction of internal roads, drains and water supply

Cleaning and landscaping

Mitigation measures

1) Barricading the construction area and minimizing exposed areas to reduce dust

generation

2) Areas generating dust during dry weather will be sprayed with water

3) Conserving the existing vegetation screens to act as a barrier to dust

4) Appropriate enclosed areas for storage of construction materials

5) Facilitating the workers with the required personal protective equipments



6) Efficient usage and maintenance of equipments/machineries to lower air emissions,

noise pollution and consumption of energy resource

7) Exhaust vent of DG set will be provided with adequate stack height to ensure quick

dispersal of gaseous emissions

8) Periodic monitoring and maintenance of transport vehicles to check on the quality of

emission to be within permissible limits and consumption of fuel

9) Regular inspection of construction site to ensure timely removal and disposal of

construction debris to the dumping sites or for recycle/reuse.

4.4.1.3Water Environment

Impacts

Contamination of watercourses by leakage from fuel and materials storage areas

Oil and suspended solids in run-off from vehicles and access roads

Use of heavy machinery and vehicles causes compaction of topsoil due to which a

change in the surface water drainage patters may occur

Mitigation measures

1) The water demand during the construction phase will be met from the private water

suppliers

2) Impenetrable lining will be provided to storage premises to avoid accidental mixing or

fugitive losses.

3) Storehouse will be located at a distance away from the water storage area to prevent

accidental release or spillage

4) Proper management of rain water run-off during monsoon and creating bunds to

utilize the rain water for construction purpose

5) An appropriate water management system will be implemented.

4.4.1.4Noise Environment

Impacts



The major sources of noise generation at the construction site are pneumatic hammers,

compressors, concrete mixers, operating machinery, horns and acoustic signals,

communication among workers.

Noise nuisance causes discomfort and health related issues in those who work at the site and

those who reside in the neighboring villages

Mitigation measures

1) Barricading the construction site

2) The existing green belt will help in reducing the noise nuisance

3) Selection of equipments of high quality

4) Proper planning and organizing of construction activities which will help in avoiding

loud verbal exchanges between the intervening parties

5) Transportation activities will be carried out only during the day and only in case of

emergency, the transportation activities will be permitted in night time

6) The vehicles used for construction activities and transportation of materials will be

provided with the horn of low noise level as recommended by RTO/ concerned

authorities

7) Minimization of operation time of noisy equipment and operation of

machineries/equipment that generate high levels of noise only during day time

8) Inadequate use of plant and equipment, namely, running on full power when the work

does not necessitate it will be avoided

9) Personal protective equipments, education and public awareness and exposure control

through rotation of work will be provided to the workers engaged in construction

activities in the area generating high levels of noise.

4.4.1.5 Waste generation

Impacts

Sources of waste are construction debris such as bricks, steel scrap, wooden scrap, sand, gravel

etc.

Mitigation measures

1) Prior to commencement of construction works, assessment of materials required,

location and planning of available space for its storage will be conducted



2) Quality control will be implemented to reject defective materials at the time of delivery

thus avoiding later disposal

3) Stockpiles of sand, gravel, soil will be situated in such a manner that they do not spill or

washed onto the adjacent roads

4) Materials that come in will be labeled and the date of receiving will be recorded

5) Preparation of a proper waste management system which includes identification of

wastes, collection, segregation, storage and disposal methods

6) Recycling and reuse of certain construction debris

7) Spent oils and other lubricants from equipment will be collected in enclosed containers

before disposing it to approved recyclers

4.4.1.6Ecology

The proposed facility is being established in the notified industrial area; hence no impacts have

been expected to arise on the biological environment. Except for the removal of weeds, the

ecological status of the site is well maintained by conserving the existing green belt at the site.

4.4.1.7Social Environment

The impacts of construction activities is beneficial on the social environment as it contributes

to the economic and social development by providing employment to about 70 workers during

the construction phase and thereby raising the standards of living and quality of life.

Procuring of construction materials locally leads to increase in trading opportunities.

4.4.2 Activities during Operation Phase

From an environmental perspective, this phase is of paramount significance due to its potential

to invoke long-term impacts. But as this installation is only a storage and filling terminal for

LPG, there won’t be any significant sources of pollution and impacts.

The adverse effects that are likely to occur during this operational phase of the project areAir

Pollution (gaseous emissions), Effluent generation, noise generation, solid waste generation.

4.4.2.1Air Environment

LPG will be transported through trucks from Tuticorin port via roadways to the bottling plant.

No emissions occur during the operations as the entire bottling process is carried out through



pipelines from storage area to filling shed. The only point source of emission is D.G sets which

are fitted with stacks of adequate height to disperse the pollutants.

4.4.2.2Water Environment

Total water requirement for the plant is 10 KLD which is sourced through KIADB water

supply. Hence there will be no effect on ground water or surface water during the operation

phase of this project.

Mitigation measures

1) The site will have well developed storm water layout and rain water harvesting pits to

maximize groundwater discharge

2) Domestic sewage generated will be treated through septic tank followed by soak pits.

3) Wastewater generated from cylinder washings and test bath unit will be primarily dirty

water with suspended solids, which will be subjected to sedimentation unit. The treated

water will be reused for cylinder washings.

4) Waste water generated from the paint booth will be treated in effluent treatment plant

prior to its discharge.

4.4.2.3Noise Environment

The only source of noise within the bottling plant is during the operation of D.G set. The noise

level is maintained within the permissible limits by placing the D.G sets within acoustic

enclosures and utilizing 33 % of the total plot area for green belt development.

4.4.2.4Land Environment

As the storage terminal will be located within the notified Jakkasandra Industrial area, the

proposed activity does not change the land use classification of the site.

Mitigation measures

1) Designated solid waste storage area will be allocated within the site.

2) Agreement will be made with TSDF for safe disposal of hazardous wastes

4.4.2.5Socio-Economic Environment

It creates employment for about 14 persons on direct basis and 50 persons on indirect basis.



4.4.2.6Impact of transport of raw material and product:

Transport of Product:

Bulk LPG will be transported from Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu through 18 MT road tankers. It will

pass through Madurai, Salem, Hosur, Malur and Jakkasandra Industrial Estate. The tankers are

engaged through our dedicated transporters who employ trained & driving License certified

drivers. Tankers are checked by well established check list before loading at Tuticorin and

unloading at bottling plant. All the tankers are fitted with Vehicle Tracking System which will

monitor night driving, over speeding etc. Regular periodical training is given to our drivers to

handle normal operations as well as emergency situations.

Finished Goods:

The filled cylinders will be transported through 3/4/6 MT commercial vehicles which are

designed to carry LPG cylinders. These vehicles are engaged through dedicated transporters

and drivers are well trained to handle cylinders even during emergency.



Table 4-1 Summary of findings

Impact Description Summary of findings Mitigation measures

Biophysical Environment

Geology Permanent disturbance to the

geology of the site during

construction.

Although permanent

disturbance to the geology on

site will occur, the proposed

development would be of

minimal impact as all

disturbances on site will be

limited to the construction

areas.

Topography Permanent disturbance to the

topography will occur. No water

bodies and no hilly places in the site

and surroundings.

Although the site under

KIADB industrial site,

appropriate mitigation

measures will be

implemented to minimize the

impact.

Soil, Land Use and

Capability

No agricultural activity has been

carried out and it’s a barren land

with shrubs. Site under KIADB

industrial area

Vegetation No major vegetation seen in the area.

Shrubs and barren land are identified

in the area

Appropriate mitigation

measures will be

implemented to minimize any

impacts that do take place in

the vicinity of these areas.

Water bodies No water bodies are seen in the site

and the surroundings.

Implementation of a

comprehensive and effective

storm water management




plan with particular focus on

erosion and silt management

is a necessity in order to

protect the water bodies

Surface Water and

Groundwater

No perennial and seasonal rivers are

available in the nearby surroundings.

Water requirement of the proposed

project will be met through KIADB

water supply. No ground water

abstraction is envisaged.

No unauthorized extraction

of water from boreholes or

the creation of new boreholes

will be allowed on site. The

establishment of a storm

water management system

will ensure that all surface

water runoff from the site is

appropriately directed to the

natural wetland on site.

In terms of water

consumption limit

consumption by installing

water saving taps and duel

flushing toilet systems. Water

consumption can be reduced

by collecting and utilizing

rain water for gardening

purposes.

Air Quality and Noise Air quality and Noise will be having

minimal impact by means of

transport of vehicles and

machineries used during

construction.

Although the proposed project is a

The release of dust into the

atmosphere during

construction activities was

identified has been

adequately addressed in

terms of the mitigation

measures that would have to




bottling plant and hence no air

pollution will be occurred by its

process during operation. Emissions

from the transport of vehicles and

DG set have minimal impact during

operation.

be implemented.

During construction

activities, noise will be

generated by vehicles,

equipment and building

activities, will be mitigated by

implementing proper EMP.

Visual Aspects At present the site is a barren land

without any development is seen in

the site as well as surroundings.

The design of the

development will be line with

the aesthetics of the

surrounding environment.

Urban Design and building

guidelines will be provided

for industrial development.

Waste Generation There will be no generation of

industrial solid wastes during the

bottling process. Municipal solid

waste generation will be occurred in

minimal quantity.

Domestic sewage will be the

generated during operation.

Designated solid waste

storage area will be allocated

within the site.

Agreement will be made with

TSDF for safe disposal of

hazardous wastes

Damaged cylinders will be

segregated and stored on site

prior to disposal as scrap

metal.

Domestic sewage will be

disposed through septic tanks

and soak pits.

Waste water generated from




cylinder washings will be

diverted to sedimentation

traps and the clarified water

will be reused for green belt

development. Spent wash

from the caustic wash,

dissolved VOC, paint booth

wash will be treated in

effluent treatment plant

before discharge.

Odour Odour from ETP and Solid waste

stoage area will be occurred.

During operation, If any leakage

occurs in the bottling plant, odour of

LPG is to be identified.

Odour from solid waste area

Soak pit, dispersion trech and

ETP will be minimized by

ensuring that are properly

maintained a regular basis.

Leakages and incidents There is the potential for leakages,

incidents, fires and explosions due to

the operation activities.

Procedures and specific

mitigation measures would

need to be drawn up to

minimize and/or eliminate

the possibility of

contaminating the soil,

surface and groundwater

environments and ensure the

protection of the employees

working on site.

Socio-Economic Environment

Employment Providing employment to the skilled

and semi-skilled people in the

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surrounding villages

Population Changes There should be minimum changes

to the population dynamics of the

area

It is recommended that all

labour for the project to be

sourced locally.

Traffic Due to construction and operation

activities there is the possibility of

minimal disruptions to traffic flow in

the area.

With the establishment of the

development there will be

increased pressure on the

existing road network. To

alleviate the pressure, the

road network improvements

outlined in the Traffic

Assessment should be carried

out.

Safety Proposed project is the bottling plant

of LPG and there is a possibility of

Risk during operation of plant.

Adequate measures are

implemented and ensure the

safety of employees and the

surroundings.

Housing The project site falls under KIADB

industrial area and no housing is

planned.

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Energy Consumption With the consumption of

energy it has been

recommended that renewable

and or alternative energy

sources (where possible and

practical and sustainable) be

outlined in the conditions of

establishment and

encouraged to be utilized by




the contractors

Planning and

Sustainable

Development

Framework for sustainability will

have been provided which will

enable the creation of a sustainable

development.

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Table 4-2 Impact and Mitigation measures during Construction Phase

Description Impacts Mitigation measures

Land

Environment

Improper disposal of

construction wastes

It is suggested that the construction waste containing

sand, brick, gravel, cement etc. shall be used for

filling or PCC for construction of internal road or

project structures.

Air

Environment

Release of construction

materials and dust as

fugitive emission into the

environment from the

construction site/materials

can spoil the surrounding air

quality

To reduce the dust generation on site wherever &

whenever required water shall be sprinkled on

ground or stock pile of excavated soil.

Water

Environment

Impacts may occur due to the

accumulation of the

contaminant in water

resources

Construction material shall stored at adequate

distance from the water storage in order to prevent

any chances of accidental leakage or spillage which

could pollute the water storage

Noise

Environment

Transportation of

construction materials to the

site and machineries used will

generate Noise pollution

during Construction activities.

The machineries /equipment used on site shall be of

highly maintained so they do work with optimum

efficiency generating less noise pollution. Operation

of machineries/equipment causing high noise level

shall be stopped during the night time and all such

operations shall be planned for day time only.



Table 4-3 Impact and Mitigation measures during Operation Phase

Description Impacts Mitigation measures

Land

Environment

Solid waste generated

from the project will be

stored in a separate place

provided in the site

Solid waste will be discarded as Biodegradable and non-

biodegradable waste to corporation/municipal sites and

authorized dealers respectively

Air

Environment

Emission of PM, SOx &

NOx from stacks attached

to DG is the only source

of air pollution.

DG set with adequate stack and acoustic enclosures

which used as backup during power cut.

Water

Environment

The proposed project will

generate 0.85 KLD of

wastewater from

domestic purposes and

6KLD of wastewater from

industrial processes.

Domestic sewage will be disposed through septic

tanks and soak pits. Waste water generated from

cylinder washings will be diverted to sedimentation

traps and the clarified water will be reused for

green belt development. Spent wash from the

caustic wash, dissolved VOC, paint booth wash will

be treated in effluent treatment plant before

discharge.

Noise

Environment

Major source of noise is

DG and machineries in

the processing unit

All equipments in the plant is designed/operated to

have a noise level not exceeding 85 to 90 dB(A) as per

the requirement of Occupational Health and Safety

Administration Standard (OHSAS).the noise generating

equipment would be in closed structures, the noise

transmitted outside would be still lower.



5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

This chapter represents a comparative analysis of various alternatives that have been taken into

account to avoid or reduce impacts that would be unavoidable.

5.1 Selection of Site

The site for the proposed project is determined based on the following factors

Location

Proximity to sources of supply of raw materials

Proximity to waster source

Proximity to power source

Availability of land for the development of green belt

Road connectivity

The proposed LPG storage terminal unit will be set up at Jakkasandra industrial area (KIADB

industrial area). Product will be transported by road. Water will be sourced from KIADB water

supply. Power required will be sourced from BESCOM. 33% of the total plot area will be

allocated for green belt development. Dedicated solid waste storage area has been earmarked

within the site. Agreement will be made with TSDF for safe disposal of hazardous waste.

Adequate land is made available for setting up an effluent treatment plant for treating the

effluent generated from the paint booth, prior to discharging it.

So no alternative of site is considered for the proposed project

5.2 Selection of Technology

No alternative technology will be adapted for this proposed project



6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANEnvironmental Management Plan (EMP) is the key to ensure a safe and clean environment.

The EMP envisages the plans for the proper implementation of mitigation measures to

reduce the adverse impacts arising out of the project activities.

EMP has been prepared addressing the issues like:

Mitigation measures for abatement of the undesirable impacts caused during the

construction and operation stage.

Details of management plans (Greenbelt development plan, Solid waste management

plan etc.).

Institutional set up identified & recommended for implementation of the EMP.

Post project environmental monitoring programme to be undertaken after

commissioning of the project.

Expenditures for environmental protection measures.

The environmental mitigation measures for construction and operation phases have been

given below:

6.1 Environmental Management Plan during Construction Phase

Environmental impacts during the construction phase can be attributed to the site

preparation activity and the mobilization of workforce. The impacts of the construction

phase on the environment would be basically of transient nature and are expected to wear

out gradually on completion of the construction programme. However, once the

construction of the project is completed and its operations started, these operation stage

impacts would overlap the impacts due to the construction activities.

In order to mitigate such impacts and restrict them within tolerable levels, the following

measures shall be adopted:

a.Proper and prior planning of approach and access roads, and appropriate

sequencing and scheduling of all major construction activities.



b. Adoption of appropriate soil conservation programme and its timely

implementation in the proposed project site.

c.Initiation of an appropriate landscape programme including plantation of trees

and flowering plants in and around the project site particularly, at all

available spaces which would serve the dual purpose of controlling fugitive

dust and abatement of noise levels in addition to improving the aesthetics of

the area.

d. Water sprinkling in the vulnerable areas to suppress the dust generated

during excavation, levelling and other operations.

e.Use of properly tuned construction machinery & vehicles in good working

condition with low noise & emission and engines turned off when not in use.

f. Control of quality of construction wastewater within the construction site

through suitable drainage system with traps for arresting the sediment load

for its proposed disposal into the main natural drainage system around the

site.

g.Implementation of suitable disposal methods of sediment/ construction debris at

designated places to avoid water logging at construction site.

h. Provision of protective gears such as ear mufflers etc. for construction

personnel exposed to high noise levels and locating the temporary labour

sheds for housing the construction labourers away from the construction site.

6.2 Environmental Management Plan during Operation Phase

The following mitigation measures shall be adopted during the operation phase of the

project so as to minimize the impact:

The control measures that will be undertaken during the operation phase to mitigate the

impacts that may be caused during the operation of the project are as follows:

Periodic monitoring of the environmental attributes to check the adequacy and effectiveness

of the pollution control measures employed

The only point source of emission is D.G sets which will be fitted with stacks of

adequate height to disperse the pollutants. Non-point sources will be the bullet trucks

and vendor trucks. Adequate green belt has been developed to mitigate the pollution



arising due to movement of vehicles. Regular monitoring of DG-Stack and Ambient air

quality will be carried out.

Appropriate treatment of liquid effluents generated at the site-Domestic wastewater

will be treated in septic tanks and soak pits. The waste water from cylinder washings

and test bath unit is treated in sedimentation tanks and the waste water generated from

the paint booth is subjected to Effluent treatment plant for treatment.

Noise pollution will be curbed by using proper acoustic enclosures for D.G sets; thereby

the ambient noise levels will be maintained below the CPCB limits of 75 dB for

industrial areas. Personal protective equipments will be provided to those workers who

work in areas of high noise.

Rainwater harvesting system has been designed to utilize the underground water

system sustainably.

Proper maintenance of greenbelt will be ensured.

Adequate safety measures conforming to the occupational health and safety policy will

be taken to prevent accidents/hazards to the workers.

Appropriate fire fighting systems will be installed at the site.

6.3 Post project Environmental monitoring

It is imperative that the Project Authorities set up regular monitoring stations to assess the

quality of the neighbouring environment after the commissioning of the project. An

environmental monitoring programme is important as it provides useful information and

helps to:

Verify the predictions on environmental impacts presented in this study assist in detecting

the development of any unwanted environmental situation, and thus, provides opportunities

for adopting appropriate control measures, and identify the effectiveness of mitigative

measures suggested in the EMP.

6.3.1 Environmental Monitoring Programme

After commissioning of the project, post project monitoring of environmental parameters will

be carried out at regular intervals. The monitoring programme in different areas of the

environment has been based on the findings of the impact assessment studies. The post project

monitoring programme including areas, number and location of monitoring stations,

frequency of sampling and parameters to be covered is summarized in Table 6-1.



Table 6-1Environmental Monitoring Programme

S.

No

Area of

Monitoring

Number of

Sampling Stations

Frequently of

Sampling

Parameters to be Analyzed

1. Meteorology One Hourly and

Daily basis.

Wind speed and direction,

Temperature, Relative Humidity,

Atmospheric pressure, Rainfall.

2. Ambient Air

Quality

2 Stations Once a month

:24 hourly

period

PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NO2

3. Noise 4 (two within plant

premises and two

outside plant

premises)

Once every

season

Ambient Equivalent continuous

Sound Pressure Levels (Leq) at

day and Night time.

4. Exhaust from

DG set

Stack of DG set Quarterly PM10, PM2.5, SO2& CO

5. Vehicular

Emissions

Parking area Periodic

monitoring of

vehicles

Air emission and noise, PCU

6. Soil Two Locations

within the Project

Site

Yearly Once Physicochemical properties,

Nutrients, Heavy metals

7. Terrestrial

Ecology

Within 10km,

around the project

Once in three

years

Symptoms of injuries on plants

6.4 Greenbelt Development Plan

The green belt has been recommended as one of the major components of the EMP which

will further enhance the environmental quality through:

1. Mitigation of air pollution problems

2. Attenuation of noise level

3. Maintaining the Bio-diversity of the area and improve aesthetics.



Therefore, development of green belt is nowadays imperative around industrial complexes.

Adequate plantation programme in and around the project site have been planned.

6.4.1 Development of green belt will include:

1) Plantation along the boundary / periphery and all over the project site for protection

against particulate dispersion and noise dispersion. The peripheral greenbelt will vary in

width to suit the plant design requirement.

2) Plantation along approach road and pathways for protection against noise and vehicular

emissions.

The following general guidelines and measures will be adopted:

The plantation of trees will be initiated with start of the construction stage so that

substantial growth may be achieved when the project is completed. The greenbelt

development programme will be drawn to conform to natural climatic conditions and

adaptability of the species.

Species involved in plantation / afforestation should be indigenous, fast growing and eco-

friendly.

Proper drainage system and proper plantation techniques should be adopted.

Plantation should be properly maintained and protected by fencing from grazing and

felling. The plantations would consist of a mixture of carefully chosen locally available

species of trees, shrubs and herbs, preferably evergreen and resistant to pollution.

Endemic and endangered species varieties will be planted in the green belt of the site



Figure 6-1 Green Belt Layout of the Site

Total Green Belt Area 7804.27 Sq.m (33.2%)

6.5 Occupational Health and Safety Program

M/s SHV Energy Pvt Ltd. aims at fostering a safe and healthy work environment to its

employees.

The main objectives will be

i) Maintenance and promotion of workers’ health and working capacity

ii) Improvement of working environment and work to become conducive to safety and

health

4520.40Sq.m

1453.71Sq.m

745.

99Sq

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849.94Sq.m

94.65Sq.m

149.25

Sq.m

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Sq.m59.90S

q.m



iii) Development of work culture in a direction which will support health and safety at

work and thereby promoting positive social climate for smooth operation that will

enhance productivity

During Construction Phase:

The activities undertaken during the pre-operation phase may pose occupational safety and

health issues. Hence the following measures will be employed:

Personal Protective equipments will be provided to the workers

Hospital facility shall be facilitated to address the emergencies that may arise

Personnel will be trained about fire fighting systems and first aid

Regular monitoring of occupational health

During Operation Phase

General Functions of the safety committee:

Conduct routine workplace inspections

Provide Personal Protective Equipment

Develop and implement safe work procedures and rules

Provide on-going safety training

Enforce safety rules and appropriate discipline

Promote safety awareness and reduce the potential for injury/loss

Identifying workplace hazards

Enforcement of safety rules

Measuring safety performance

Reducing frequency/severity of injuries

Specific Functions of the safety committee:

a) Occupational Health Centre will be established inside the plant premises and medical

examiners trained under occupational health will be engaged for periodic medical

inspection of all the employees

b) Required PPE’s will be provided to all the employees



c) Periodical training programs will be conducted to motivate the employees, contract

workers, drivers and rewarded as per SHV Safety Management Plan 2016

d) National safety weeks will be celebrated to create and sustain safety awareness among

the employees

A fund of Rs. 5 Lakhs will be allocated per annum for the above mentioned activities.

6.6 Environmental safety Policy of SHV Energy Pvt. Ltd

M/s SHV Energy Pvt Ltd. has well established standard operating procedure for safety and

health which covers elaborately for environment also. Our environment policy stipulates the

following:

6.6.1 Environment Management Cell

For the effective implementation of the mitigation measures and consistent functioning of the

proposed project, an Environmental Management System has been proposed. The EMS will

include the following:

Environmental Management Cell

Environmental Monitoring Program

Personnel Training



Regular Environmental Audits and Corrective Action Plan

Documentation-Standard Operating procedures of Environmental Management

6.6.2 Hierarchical system/administrative order of SHV for Environmental

management

An organizational set up will be formulated to ensure the effective implementation measures

and to conduct environmental monitoring.



Table 6-2Hierarchical system for Environmental Management

Central Safety Committee1. Chairman2. Secretary (Corporate SafetyCoordinator)3. Members (Business Heads)

Regional Safety Commitee(North)

1. Chairman (Business Head)2. Secretary (Regional SafetyCoordinator)3. Members (Department/Functional Heads)

Locational Safety Commitee1. Chairman (Plant manager)2. Secretary (Safety Officer)3. Members (Operations Head,Logistics In-Charge, MaintenanceDept Head, Transporterrepresentative, Fireman,Security)

Regional Safety Commitee(West)


Regional Safety Commitee (East)1. Chairman (Business Head)2. Secretary (Regional SafetyCoordinator)3. Members (Department/Functional Heads)

Regional Safety Commitee(South)







The major roles and responsibilities of Environmental Management Cell will be as follows:

To implement the environmental management plan

To ensure regular operation and maintenance of pollution control devices

To assure regulatory compliance with all relevant rules and regulations

To minimize environmental impacts of operations by strict adherence to the EMP

To initiate environmental monitoring as per approved schedule

Review and interpretation of monitored results and corrective measures in case

monitored results are above the specified limit

Maintain documentation of good environmental practices and applicable

environmental laws

Maintain environmental related records

Coordination with regulatory agencies, external consultants and monitoring

laboratories

6.6.3 Cost Estimate for Environment Management Plan

It is estimated that the total capital cost for implementing the environmental management plan

is Rs.2,60,000, while the recurring costs for the same is Rs. 3,80,000. The cost estimate is

presented in the table.

Table 6-3Cost Estimate for EMP

Capital Cost

S.No Description Cost (Rs)

1 Plantation of 300 trees (150 trees per acre in green belt area with proper

interspaced)

3,00,000/-

2 Construction of collection pits of Pollutant to be treated at common

effluent treatment plant (20 KL tank)

3,00,000/-

Recurring Cost

1 Tree watering and manuring 1,50,000/-

2 Treatment of Effluent at common effluent treatment plant (10 KL/month) 1,80,000/-

3 Yearly Air monitoring as per PCB norms 50,000/-



6.7 Corporate Social Responsibility

Super Gas Foundation a Registered Charitable Trust, formed with a primary objective of

promoting education to the poor and under-privileged children in India, with other objectives

of reaching out to communities in and around where we operate. Super Gas Foundation is a

philanthropic arm of SHV Energy India Pvt., Ltd., and has been set up to fulfill the Corporate

Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of SHV Energy India Pvt., Ltd., SHV Energy India is

engaged in the integrated Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) business including import, storage,

filling, sales, distribution of LPG in bulk and in cylinders of various capacities and also in the

Auto LPG business and provision of associated services, in India, under the brand name ‗Super

Gas‘.

EDUCATION:

Preventing child labour

Bridge schooling and vocational training

Providing infrastructure in schools

Developing teachers capability

Developing children holistically



Improving the quality of life of children in the villages

HEALTH:

Health check-up & Medical support

Blood donation

Infrastructure to homes of HIV, Deaf & dumb, Autism, Blind etc.,

HYGIENE:

Toilet constructions and running water facilities in schools

Potable water

Personal Hygiene sessions and providing monthly personal care items

Swachch Bharat

NATURAL CALAMITY RELIEF:

Direct relief to victims

Partnering with NGO‘s

Collaboration with State and Central Governments

Prime Minister‘s National Relief Fund

Chief Minister Relief Fund

WATER and VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT:

Water storage facilities in Village

Rural Development

JOY of GIVING

As per Schedule VII under CSR Rules in New Companies Act‘2013, CSR activities can

be done either in the form of Projects/Programs as listed below:

Activities relating to:—

We have selected project/program by its name contributed by our SHV colleagues as follows:













Education:

Preventing child labour

Bridge schooling and vocational training

Providing infrastructure in schools

Developing teachers capability

Developing children holistically

Improving the quality of life of children in the villages

Constructed CHORD School in 2006



Swatch Bharat – painted primary school and provided running water facilities to thetoilets, Choutuppal

Female Personal Hygiene session to ZP School, CHORD and St. Joseph‘s school children and

monthly personal care items to them once in every two months



Health Check-up and medicalsupport

Cancer awareness andscreening camp

‘Hepatitis B’ – screeningcamp

Planting saplings on ‘WorldEnvironmental Day’







6.8 Project Schedule



7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 Disaster Management Plan

An onsite emergency plan is attributed to the response plan that contains and minimizes the

effects due to emergencies within the installations which have a potential to cause damage to

people and facilities within the installation premises.

The On-site emergency Plan is attached as Annexure-VIII.

7.2 Risk Assessment

The complete risk assessment study report for the proposed project is enclosed as Annexure-

VIII.



8 PROJECT BENEFITS

This project in a true and large way will complement the domestic and commercial in terms of

storage & handling of raw materials, finished products and fuel requirements.

LPG is a lower-carbon fuel with more than 2000 applications. It is cleaner than

other fossil fuels, highly energy efficient, good value and available everywhere.

LPG is safe and actively helps contribute to mitigation of climate change. It

contributes to the development of a sustainable energy model that can help us meet

our environmental objectives as a society.

LPG is usually the fuel of choice for domestic, commercial, industrial and

automotive use. With ever increasing emphasis on product quality and fuel

efficiency, LPG is fast becoming the No.1 energy choice of industrial customers.

LPG being safe, environment friendly, convenient, accessible and portable it is

being used in various sectors like Engineering & Fabrication, Aerosol Industry,

Hotels & Restaurants, Ceramic Industry, Glass Industry, Agriculture Industry,

Textile Industry, Paper Industry, Plastic Industry and Chemical Industry.

Improves the quality of life of by overcoming the health implications arising due

to the use biomass fuel like wood, dung and crop residues.

This project will boost the port and terminal activities.

Warehousing investment will give an opportunity for storage and various

international logistics activity to offer more competitive range of products.

This project will bridge the LPG demand and supply gap in Kolar District and

adjoining districts like Tumkur, Mangalore, Bellary, Mysore etc.

Project will generate employment for both skilled and non-skilled manpower.



9 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION






The project site is located at notified Jakkasandra Industrial Area proposed by KIADB. The site

is well connected by road to NH 4 (Bangalore – Tripathi). Volvo Unit is located within 6.5 Km

from site and Honda is 1.5 Km from site

The total land area of the project site is 23507.00 Sq.M. The nearest human settlement from

the site is Jakkasandravillage located at a distance of 0.9 Km in the south-west direction. The

site is located approximately 6 Km from the Bangalore-Chennai National Higway-4. The

nearest railway station is Maur railway station at a distance of 10.55 Km in the south

direction. There are no National Parks, Sanctuaries and an ecologically sensitive area within

the impact area of 10 Km. The total investment on the project is22 Crores.


KIADB water supply. Domestic sewage will be disposed through Septic tank and Soak pit.

Effluent generated from the industry will be disposed through CETP at KIADB industrial Estate,

Malur. Overflow from sedimentation tank will be channelized towards green belt development


BESCOM. D.G. sets of capacity 320 KVA (2nos) + 62.5 KVA (1 no) will serve as the backup

facilities of power supply in case of emergencies during power failure.The total manpower

required will be 14 persons on direct basis and 50 persons on indirect basis.



run-off water.



The hottest months during the year are March to May, the coolest month is December for

which the max and min temp are shown in the data collected from IMD Data recorded as

monthly means of maximum and minimum values recorded at 08:30 hrs and17:30hrs.

Peak season of rainfall in Malur is during September – October. Annual average rainfall is 760

mm and the region receives rainfall both during the southwest monsoon from June to

September and again from October to November. Data recorded as monthly means of

maximum and minimum values recorded at 08:30hrs and 17:30 hrs and the winds are

generally moderate. In the southwest monsoon months the winds blow from southwest or

westerly direction and the reset of the year it is mainly from northeast and southeast

The existing baseline levels of Particulate matter (PM2.5), Particulate matter (PM10), Sulfur

dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), CO (µg/m3), Pb (µg/m3), O3, NH3, Benzene, Benzo (a)

pyrene, As and Ni at 8 locations of monitoring were found to be within the permissible limits

during the monitoring period from September to December.



by CPCB.


TDS ranges from 118-1030 mg/l, Total hardness ranges from 50-530 mg/l, Iron content

ranges from 0.14-0.29 mg/l, nitrate content ranges from 0.2-32.3 mg/l.The analysis of

ground water results indicate that the average pH ranges in between 6.9-7.3, TDS ranges from

80-326 mg/l, Total hardness ranges from 23-125 mg/l, and DO ranges from 4.5-6.2 mg/l.

The analysis of Soil is observed that the pH of the soil samples ranged from 7.25-8.52

indicating that the soils are alkaline in nature. Conductivity of the soil samples ranged from to

36-248 μS/cm. As the EC value is less than 2000 μS/cm, the soil is found to be non-saline in

nature. The water holding capacity of the soil samples varied from 31-44 (%). Nitrogen as N

value varies from 0.06-0.23 %. Potassium content ranges from 0.15-0.31%. Phosphorous from

0.05-0.18%




south by Krishnagiri and Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. The total area is3979 sq. km.




Bangarpet, Malur, Srinivaspura&Mulbagal. The village Jakkasandra comes under Abbenahalli

village Panchayat of Malur taluk of Kolar district. The area of the village is 370.89 Ha. As per

2011 Census, the number of households in the village was 95, the population of the village

was 469 which consist of 252 (53.73%) male and 217(46.26%) female. The size of the family

is 4.94.

Though the major part of the land is being used as agricultural land (278.94 Ha), the majority

of workers employed in non-agriculture activities. It is due to the industrialization in nearby


workers are in agriculture and related activities. The main source of irrigation is tube wells.

Ragi and horticultural crops are the main crops of the area. There is no forest land in the

village.

LPG will be transported through trucks from Tuticorin port via roadways to the bottling plant.

No emissions occur during the operations as the entire bottling process is carried out through

pipelines from storage area to filling shed. The only point source of emission is D.G sets which

are fitted with stacks of adequate height to disperse the pollutants.

M/s SHV Energy Pvt Ltd. has well established standard operating procedure for safety and

health which covers elaborately for environment also. For the effective implementation of the

mitigation measures and consistent functioning of the proposed project, an Environmental

Management System has been proposed. It is estimated that the total capital cost for

implementing the environmental management plan is Rs.2,60,000, while the recurring costs

for the same is Rs. 3,80,000.

This project in a true and large way will complement the domestic and commercial in terms

of storage & handling of raw materials, finished products and fuel requirements.

With the above benefits, and the environmental and societal commitment and readiness of the

project, the environmental impact assessment report strongly affirms and recommends the

proposed project.



10 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTSDetails of the consultancy and consultant engaged are as follows:

Table 10-1Details of the Consultant

Consultant Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

NABET Certificate No NABET/ EIA/ 1013/ 041

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

accreditation for Laboratory services for ISO17025

MoEF&CC Recognized Laboratory

ISO 9001:2008 qualified and certification by URS

Environmental Management System complying AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004

Occupational Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001:2007

Approved by Karnataka PCB and Kerala PCB.

Achilles joint qualification system. Achilles Id.15148

Kiwa Quality Management System

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