ENVIRO NEWS, April-May 2000 Vol.4 No.4&5

Environmental Clearances

The information on the projects accorded environmental clearance is given below :

Sector : Mining Projects

Sl. No.

Name of Projects

Proponent

Location

Authority and Date of Approval

Remarks

Pozzolana, laterite and silica sand additive mines

Sanghi Industries Limited

Kutch District of Gujarat

J-11015/17/98-IA.II(M) dated April 19, 2000

Top soil, if any, should be stacked properly with adequate measures and should be used for plantation.

OB dumps, if any, should be stacked at earmarked dump site(s) only and should not be kept active for long period.

Fire clay and Silica sand opencast mine

M/s Satish Mohan Gupta

District Alwar, Rajasthan

A-15011/7/99-IA.II dated April 24, 2000

Working of the mine should be confined above the water table as mentioned in the Environmental Management Plan

Sector : Industrial Projects

Sl. No.	Name of Projects	Proponent	Location	Authority and Date of Approval	Remarks
	Setting up of a Petroleum Refinery	M/s Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Ltd.	District Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	J-11011/39/98-IA.II (I) dated March 19, 2000	The total SO₂ emissions from the refinery shall not exceed 625 kg/hr (maxm). The gaseous emission from the various process units including Captive Power Plant should conform to the standards prescribed under Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 or norms stipulated by the SPCB whichever is more stringent. At no time, the emission level should go beyond the stipulated standards. In the event of failure of pollution control system(s) adopted by the unit, the prospective unit should not be restarted until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency.
	Foundry Unit	Abinaya Engineering Industry	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	J-11011/61/99-IA.II dated April 19, 2000	The emission of particulate matter, from various process units should conform to the standards prescribed by the concerned authorities from time to time.
	Expansion of Bulk Drug Unit	Alpha Drug India Ltd.	Lalru District, Patiala, Punjab	J-11011/39/99-IA.II dated April 24, 2000	The gaseous emissions (SO₂, NOx, HCl, Cl₂, CO) and particulate matters, from various process units should conform to the standards prescribed by the concerned authorities from time to time. At no time, the emission level should go beyond the stipulated standards. In the event of failure of pollution control system(s) adopted by the unit, the respective unit should not be restarted until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency.

Calcutta Leather Complex

ML Dalmiya & Co. Ltd.

Karaidang, 24 Parganas (South) District, West Bengal

J-11011/46/99-IA.II dated April 24, 2000

The individual tanneries should adopt State of the Art technology recommended by CLRI. The technology should include recovery and reuse of chrome/Alutan BCS/Alecrotan combined tanning process to ensure maximum chromium recovery and minimum chromium discharge in the effluent.

Polythelene Terephalate Resin Plant

South Asian Petrochem Ltd.

Haldia, West Bengal

J-11011/64/99-IA.II dated April 24, 2000

The gaseous emissions (SO₂, NOx, CO) and particulate matters, from various process units should conform to the standards prescribed by the concerned authorities from time to time. At no time, the emission level should go beyond the stipulated standards. In the event of failure of pollution control system(s) adopted by the unit, the respective unit should not be restarted until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency.

Pig Iron Project

M/s Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd.

Raichur District, Karnataka

J-11011/27/96-IA.II (I) dated April 19, 2000

The SPM and gaseous emissions from the various process units should conform to the standards prescribed under Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 or norms stipulated by the SPCB whichever is more stringent. At no time, the emission level should go beyond the stipulated standards. In the event of failure of pollution control system(s) adopted by the unit, the respective unit should not be restarted until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency.

Expansion of MRL Refinery

Madras Refinery Ltd.

Manali, Chennai

J-11011/60/99-IA.II(I) dated March 31, 2000

The total SO₂ and NOx emission from the entire refinery complex shall not exceed 17.41 TPD and 720 kg/day. The gaseous emission from the various process units should conform to the standards prescribed under Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 or norms stipulated by SPCB whichever is more stringent. At not time, the emission level should go beyond the stipulated standards. In the event of failure of pollution control system(s) adopted by the unit, the respective unit should not be restarted until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency.

Installation of ISOSIV & INDMAX units

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

Guwahati Refinery, Guwahati, Assam

J-11011/1/2000-IA.II(I) dated April 24, 2000

Adequate ambient air quality monitoring stations (SO₂, NOx, and HC) should be set up in the refinery area in consultation with SPCB, based on occurrence of maximum ground level concentration and down-wind direction of wind. The monitoring network must be decided, based on modelling exercise to represent short term GLCs.

Sector : Miscellaneous Project

Sl. No.

Name of Projects

Proponent

Location

Authority and Date of Approval

Remarks

1.

Four laning and strengthening of existing 2 lane section of NH-2

J.21012/7/2000-IA-III
dated April 10, 2000

All conditions stipulated in the Uttar Pradesh Polltuion Control Board’s consent to establish Order No.G00378/C-2/NOC/3188/2000 dated 11.01.2000 and No.G06163/C-6/NH/NOC/VNS dated 03.01.2000, and Bihar State Pollution Control Board vide Memo No.T-4500 dated 11.09.99 and Memo No.T-45001dated 11.09.99 shall be strictly implemented.

2.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading Surat-Manor Stretch of NH-8

National Highways Authority of India, New Delhi

Thane District, Maharashtra

J.21012/16/99-IA-III
dated May 25, 2000

The conditions stipulated in this Ministry’s letter No.8-13-2000-FC dated 24 April, 2000 according forestry clearance should be strictly implemented.

3.

Crude Oil Pipeline Project

M/s HPCL

Mundra Coast in Gujarat to Bhatinda in Punjab

J.11011/25/98-IA II
dated April 24, 2000

The construction of pipeline particularly at the river and stream crossing, should be done during dry seasons to avoid disturbance of breeding seasons and soil erosion.

4.

Setting up of a SMP, SOT for Punjab Refinery Project

M/s HPCL

J.16011/17/98-IA-III
dated April 24, 2000

All the conditions stipulated in the Gujarat Pollution Control Board’s NOC No.PC/NOC/Kutch-366 (2)/3622, dated 8^th September, 1998 and also in the subsequent amendment No.PC/Kutch-366(2)/4029, dated 01 February, 2000 should be strictly implemented.

5.

Petroleum Product Pipeline Project

M/s HPCL

Vijayawada to Secunderabad

J.11011/76/99-IA II
dated April 11, 2000

The design, materials, construction, assembly, inspection, testing and satisfy aspects of operation and maintenance of pipeline and transporting the natural gas shall be governed by ASME/ANSI code for pressure piping as per OIL Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) guidelines.

6.

Augmentation of Haldia-Barauni Crude Oil Pipeline

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

J.11011/34/99-IA II
dated March 14, 2000

The design, materials, construction, assembly, inspection, testing and satisfy aspects of operation and maintenance of pipeline and transporting the natural gas shall be governed by ASME/ANSI code for pressure piping as per OIL Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) guidelines.

7.

Construction of a Dedicated Jetty

M/s BBI Power Krishnapatnam Company

Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh

J.16011/28/98-IA-III
dated March 15, 2000

The project proponents shall provide necessary protection measures in order to obviate any likely adverse effects on coastal erosion due to the project activities. The proponent shall commission a model study regarding impact of the Jetty on coastal erosion through a reputed institute having experience in this field and prepare a time bound Environmental Management Action Plan and incorporate the same as part of the project for implementation so that there is minimum infringement on the coast. The said plan should be prepared within 3 months from the date of issue of this letter and a copy of the same shall be submitted to this Ministry.

8.

Construction of a Lighted Beacon

Deptt. of Lighthouses and Lightships, Port Blair, Min. of Surface Transport

Rosen Point, Greater Nicobar Island

J.21011/4/98-IA-III
dated May 26, 2000

Construction of the proposed structures should be undertaken meticulously conforming to the existing local/central rules and regulations.

9.

Expansion project of Abhishek Beach Resort

M/s Courtesy Hotels Pvt. Ltd.

District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

J.19011/3/98-IA-III
dated March 25, 2000

There shall be no withdrawal of groundwater within 500 m from the HTL for the purpose of the project. Not more than 40 cu.m. of water per day shall be drawn from the well which is outside the CRZ area, from which the water is proposed to be drawn by the water supplier. The proponents should also make necessary arrangements for harvesting of roof top rain water.

Calcutta Leather Complex	ML Dalmiya & Co. Ltd.	Karaidang, 24 Parganas (South) District, West Bengal	J-11011/46/99-IA.II dated April 24, 2000	The individual tanneries should adopt State of the Art technology recommended by CLRI. The technology should include recovery and reuse of chrome/Alutan BCS/Alecrotan combined tanning process to ensure maximum chromium recovery and minimum chromium discharge in the effluent.
Polythelene Terephalate Resin Plant	South Asian Petrochem Ltd.	Haldia, West Bengal	J-11011/64/99-IA.II dated April 24, 2000	The gaseous emissions (SO₂, NOx, CO) and particulate matters, from various process units should conform to the standards prescribed by the concerned authorities from time to time. At no time, the emission level should go beyond the stipulated standards. In the event of failure of pollution control system(s) adopted by the unit, the respective unit should not be restarted until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency.
Pig Iron Project	M/s Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd.	Raichur District, Karnataka	J-11011/27/96-IA.II (I) dated April 19, 2000	The SPM and gaseous emissions from the various process units should conform to the standards prescribed under Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 or norms stipulated by the SPCB whichever is more stringent. At no time, the emission level should go beyond the stipulated standards. In the event of failure of pollution control system(s) adopted by the unit, the respective unit should not be restarted until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency.
Expansion of MRL Refinery	Madras Refinery Ltd.	Manali, Chennai	J-11011/60/99-IA.II(I) dated March 31, 2000	The total SO₂ and NOx emission from the entire refinery complex shall not exceed 17.41 TPD and 720 kg/day. The gaseous emission from the various process units should conform to the standards prescribed under Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 or norms stipulated by SPCB whichever is more stringent. At not time, the emission level should go beyond the stipulated standards. In the event of failure of pollution control system(s) adopted by the unit, the respective unit should not be restarted until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency.
Installation of ISOSIV & INDMAX units	Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.	Guwahati Refinery, Guwahati, Assam	J-11011/1/2000-IA.II(I) dated April 24, 2000	Adequate ambient air quality monitoring stations (SO₂, NOx, and HC) should be set up in the refinery area in consultation with SPCB, based on occurrence of maximum ground level concentration and down-wind direction of wind. The monitoring network must be decided, based on modelling exercise to represent short term GLCs.

2.	Rehabilitation and Upgrading Surat-Manor Stretch of NH-8	National Highways Authority of India, New Delhi	Thane District, Maharashtra	J.21012/16/99-IA-III dated May 25, 2000	The conditions stipulated in this Ministry’s letter No.8-13-2000-FC dated 24 April, 2000 according forestry clearance should be strictly implemented.
3.	Crude Oil Pipeline Project	M/s HPCL	Mundra Coast in Gujarat to Bhatinda in Punjab	J.11011/25/98-IA II dated April 24, 2000	The construction of pipeline particularly at the river and stream crossing, should be done during dry seasons to avoid disturbance of breeding seasons and soil erosion.
4.	Setting up of a SMP, SOT for Punjab Refinery Project	M/s HPCL		J.16011/17/98-IA-III dated April 24, 2000	All the conditions stipulated in the Gujarat Pollution Control Board’s NOC No.PC/NOC/Kutch-366 (2)/3622, dated 8^th September, 1998 and also in the subsequent amendment No.PC/Kutch-366(2)/4029, dated 01 February, 2000 should be strictly implemented.
5.	Petroleum Product Pipeline Project	M/s HPCL	Vijayawada to Secunderabad	J.11011/76/99-IA II dated April 11, 2000	The design, materials, construction, assembly, inspection, testing and satisfy aspects of operation and maintenance of pipeline and transporting the natural gas shall be governed by ASME/ANSI code for pressure piping as per OIL Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) guidelines.
6.	Augmentation of Haldia-Barauni Crude Oil Pipeline	Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.		J.11011/34/99-IA II dated March 14, 2000	The design, materials, construction, assembly, inspection, testing and satisfy aspects of operation and maintenance of pipeline and transporting the natural gas shall be governed by ASME/ANSI code for pressure piping as per OIL Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) guidelines.
7.	Construction of a Dedicated Jetty	M/s BBI Power Krishnapatnam Company	Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh	J.16011/28/98-IA-III dated March 15, 2000	The project proponents shall provide necessary protection measures in order to obviate any likely adverse effects on coastal erosion due to the project activities. The proponent shall commission a model study regarding impact of the Jetty on coastal erosion through a reputed institute having experience in this field and prepare a time bound Environmental Management Action Plan and incorporate the same as part of the project for implementation so that there is minimum infringement on the coast. The said plan should be prepared within 3 months from the date of issue of this letter and a copy of the same shall be submitted to this Ministry.
8.	Construction of a Lighted Beacon	Deptt. of Lighthouses and Lightships, Port Blair, Min. of Surface Transport	Rosen Point, Greater Nicobar Island	J.21011/4/98-IA-III dated May 26, 2000	Construction of the proposed structures should be undertaken meticulously conforming to the existing local/central rules and regulations.
9.	Expansion project of Abhishek Beach Resort	M/s Courtesy Hotels Pvt. Ltd.	District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra	J.19011/3/98-IA-III dated March 25, 2000	There shall be no withdrawal of groundwater within 500 m from the HTL for the purpose of the project. Not more than 40 cu.m. of water per day shall be drawn from the well which is outside the CRZ area, from which the water is proposed to be drawn by the water supplier. The proponents should also make necessary arrangements for harvesting of roof top rain water.