Beach Resort

Form-I -seeking clearance for project attracting CRZ notification
Basic information:
Name of the Project: - Proposed construction of Beach Resort (MRG Resort)
Location or site alternatives under consideration: - Manapet Revenue -Village
Bahour Commune - Panchayat
Pudhucherry
Size of the project (in terms of total area):- 66773.19 Sq.m
CRZ classification of the area: - The proposed construction of Beach resort

falls in CRZ III.
Expected cost of the project: - 20-Crores
Contact Information : - Trishul Build tech & Infrastructures Pvt.ltd

379,Vishantha Krupa, 13th Cross,
Upper Palace Orchard, Sadashivnagar,
Bengaluru-560080
1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will

cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S. Information / Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates,
No confirmation No wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary Yes Land use given by state land use board that the site
change in land use, land falls in commercial land.
cover or topography
including increase in Enclosed in Annexure – 1 & 2
intensity of land use (with
respect to local land use
plan)
1.2 Details of CRZ Yes The proposed site islocated in CRZ III
classification as per the
approved Coastal Zone Enclosed in Annexure – 3
Management Plan?
1.3 Whether located in CRZ-I No The proposed site islocated in CRZ III
area?
1.4 The distance from the No Not Applicable

CRZ-I areas.
1.5 Whether located within the No Not Applicable

hazard zone as mapped by
Ministry of Environment
and Forests/National
Disaster Management
Authority?
1.6 Whether the area is prone No The site is stable and not prone to cyclone, Tsunami,
to cyclone, tsunami, tidal tidal surge, subduction or earthquake. As per the
surge, subduction, earth Seismic Zone Map The site falls in Zone 2 (Least to
quake etc.? moderate). The seismic Zonation map is enclosed in
Annexure-4
1.7 Whether the area is prone No Not Applicable

for saltwater ingress?
1.8 Clearance of existing land, Yes The shrubs have to be cleared during construction
vegetation and buildings?
1.9 Creation of new land uses? Yes The proposed site will be for Beach Resort
1.10 Pre-construction Yes Soil testing has been done. Attached in Annexure-5.
investigations e.g. bore
houses, soil testing?
1.11 Construction works? Yes Construction is done within the boundary limits.
1.12 Demolition works? No Not applicable
1.13 Temporary sites used for Yes Temporary Housing of construction workers will be
construction works or facilitated within the proposed sites.
housing of construction
workers?
1.14 Above ground buildings, Yes The proposed project will have above ground
structures or earthworks structures since it is a beach resort
including linear structures,
cut and fill or excavations
1.15 Underground works No Not applicable

including mining or
tunneling?
1.16 Reclamation works? No Not applicable
1.17 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.18 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.19 Production and No There will be no production or manufacturing process

manufacturing processes? involved as it is construction of beach resort.
1.20 Facilities for storage of Yes During the construction phase materials like sand,
goods or materials? bricks, cement, metal rods, etc will be stored in
allotted storage yards inside the project site
1.21 Facilities for treatment or Liquid waste

disposal of solid waste or i. Sewage generation is 271 KLD which would
liquid effluents? be treated in 300 KLD capacity of STP. The
treated water of 257 KLD will be utilized for
flushing and gardening.
Solidwaste
i. STP sludge, canteen waste etc
About 2390.7Kg / day of solid wastes are likely to be

generated due to the proposed project.
Waste Quantity Treatment method

(kg/day)
Organic 1076 Treated in Organic

Waste converter and
STP Sludge 45 used as manure
Inorganic 1315 Sold to authorised

recyclers
1.22 Facilities for long term No Not applicable

housing of operational
worker
1.23 New road, rail or sea traffic Yes The proposed site connects with the existing SH 49 –
during construction or East Coast Raod
operation?
1.24 New road, rail, air Yes The proposed site connects with the existing SH 49 –
waterborne or other East Coast Road
transport infrastructure
including new or altered
routes and stations, ports,
airports etc?
1.25 Closure or diversion of No Not applicable

existing transport routes or
infrastructure leading to
changes in traffic
movements?
1.26 New or diverted No Not applicable

transmission lines or
pipelines?
1.27 Impoundment, damming, No Not applicable

culverting, realignment or
other changes to the
hydrology of watercourses
or aquifers
1.28 Stream crossings? No Not applicable
1.29 Abstraction or transfers of No Not applicable

water from ground or
surface waters?
1.30 Changes in water bodies or No Not applicable

the land surface affecting
drainage or runoff?
1.31 Transport of personnel or Yes Transport of personnel, materials will be through the
materials for construction, State Highway connects with the existing SH 49 –
operation or East Coast Road.
decommissioning?
1.32 Long-term dismantling or No Not applicable

decommissioning or
restoration works?
1.33 Ongoing activity during No Not applicable

decommiss-ioning which
could have an impact on
the environment?
1.34 Influx of people to an area There will temporary influx while the construction is
in either temporarily or going on
permanently?
1.35 Introduction of alien No Not applicable

species?
1.36 Loss of native species or No Not applicable

genetic diversity?
1.37 Any other actions? No Not applicable
2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land,
water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short
supply):
Details thereof (with approximate

Information / Checklist Yes/
S. No. quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with
confirmation No
source of information data
Land especially undeveloped or

2.1 Land Use Letter is enclosed in Annexure – 1
agricultural land (ha)
Water (expected source &

2.2 Yes Will relay on External water suppliers
competing users) unit: KLD
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable
Construction material-stone,
2.4 Bricks, cement and sand
aggregates, sand/ soil
2.5 Forests and timber (source–MT) No Not applicable
Energy including electricity and 500 KVA

2.6 fuels (source, competing users)
Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) DG – 2x250KVA
Any other natural resources (use No Not applicable

2.7
appropriate standard units)
3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could
be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or
perceived risks to human health.
S. Information / Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,

No. confirmation No wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or No Not applicable

materials, which are
hazardous (as per MSIHC
rules) to human health or
the environment (flora,
fauna, and water supplies)
3.2 Changes in occurrence of No Not applicable

disease or affect disease
vectors (e.g. insect or
water borne diseases)
3.3 Affect the welfare of No Not applicable

people e.g. by changing
living conditions?
3.4 Vulnerable groups of No Not applicable

people who could be
affected by the project
e.g. hospital patients,
children, the elderly etc.,
3.5 Any other cause No Not applicable

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning
(MT/month)
S. Information / Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,

No. confirmation No wherever possible) with source of information data
Spoil, overburden or No Not applicable

4.1
mine wastes
Municipal waste No Not applicable

4.2 (domestic and or
commercial wastes)
Hazardous wastes (as per No Not applicable

4.3 Hazardous Waste
Management Rules)
Other industrial process No Not applicable

4.4
wastes
4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable
Sewage generation is 271 KLD which would be treated

Sewage sludge or other in 300 KLD capacity of STP. The treated water of 257
4.6 sludge from effluent KLD will be utilized for flushing and gardening.
treatment
The waste water will be treated as per PPCB guidelines.
Construction or Construction wastes shall be reused in the site in

4.7 No
demolition wastes pavements and in other needed places
Redundant machinery or No Not applicable

4.8
equipment
Contaminated soils or No Not applicable

4.9
other materials
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not applicable
4.11 Other solid waste No Not applicable

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S. Information / Checklist Yes/
quantities/rates, wherever possible) with
No. confirmation No
Emissions from combustion of

5.1 fossil fuels from stationary or No Not applicable
mobile sources
Emissions from production No Not applicable

5.2
processes
Yes This will be restricted to the construction phase

Emissions from materials
and construction site only. However, the
5.3 handling including storage or
generation of such emission will be very
transport
minimum.
Yes The fugitive emission will be restricted during

Emissions from construction the mixing of aggregates. This will be
5.4 activities including plant and restricted to the construction phase and to the
equipment construction site only. It will be minimized by
sprinkling water.
Yes Dust is likely to be generated during

construction, this will be minimized by water
Dust or odours from handling of sprinkling and tarpaulin cover will be provided
5.5 materials including construction over stored raw material to reduce dust
materials, sewage and waste emission.
Onsite facilities like STP during construction

and operation phase will be provided.
Emissions from incineration of No Not applicable

5.6
waste
Emissions from burning of waste No Open burning of biomass / other material will
5.7 in open air (e.g. slash materials, be prohibited.
construction debris)
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not applicable

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

S. Information / Checklist Yes/
No. confirmation No
Negligible noise will be generated from

From operation of equipment e.g.
6.1 Yes vehicular movement in the construction and
engines, ventilation plant, crushers
operational phase.
From industrial or similar

6.2 No Not applicable
processes
Yes It has been estimated that during this period the

average noise level resulting from construction
activities and traffic movement in the adjacent
6.3 From construction or demolition
road will be around 80-85 dB (A) during peak
hours. During the process workers shall be
provided with protective gears.
Negligible noise will be generated from

6.4 From blasting or piling Yes vehicular movement in the construction and
operational phase.
Yes Negligible noise will be generated from

From construction or operational
6.5 vehicular movement in the construction and
traffic
operational phase.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable
7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or
into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S. Information/ Checklist Yes/
No. confirmation No
S. Information/ Checklist Yes/
No. confirmation No
From handling, storage, use or No Not applicable

7.1
spillage of hazardous materials
From discharge of sewage or

other effluents to water or the The excess treated water will be reutilized for
7.2 yes
land(expected mode and place of gardening and flushing purpose.
discharge)
Mostly the power requirements shall be satisfied

By deposition of pollutants
with the solar energy , DG shall be used very
7.3 emitted to air into the land or into
minimally or shall be even avoided using
water
alternate energy sources, like wind mill etc
7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable
Is there a risk of long term build No Not applicable

7.5 up of pollutants in the
environment from these sources?
8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect
human health or the environment
S. Information / Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate

No. confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source
of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires No This is a proposed construction of beach resort
etc from storage, handling, use or and does not involve major hazardous
production of hazardous construction activity. Hence chances of
substances explosions, spillages, fires are minimal.
During construction all construction workers will
be provided with suitable personal protective
equipment as required under the health & safety
norms. Awareness & Training about safety norms
will be provided to all supervisors’ construction
workers involved in construction activities.
No major hazardous waste is being stored within

project site. No industrial or process activity is
involved in this project hence chances of chemical
hazards and accidents are minimal. However,
suitable fire fighting measures will be provided.
8.2 From any other causes No Not applicable
8.3 Could the project be affected by No As per the Seismic Zone Map The site falls in
natural disasters causing Zone 2 (Least to moderate).Suitable seismic
environmental damage (e.g. coefficients in horizontal and vertical directions
floods, earthquakes, landslides, respectively, will to be adopted while designing
cloudburst etc)? the structures.
9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could

lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or
planned activities in the locality

S. Yes/
Information / Checklist confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible)
No. No
with source of information data
Lead to development of supportingutilities,

ancillary development or development
stimulated by the project which could have
impact on the environment e.g.:
9.1 Supporting infrastructure (roads, power Proper facilities like road, power
Yes
supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) supply etc will be provided
• housing development No Not applicable
• extractive industries No Not applicable

• supply industries No Not applicable
• other No Not applicable
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could No Not applicable

have an impact on the environment
The project will accelerate
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes
developments near the site
Have cumulative effects due to proximity to

9.4 other existing or planned projects with No Not applicable
similar effects
III. Environmental Sensitivity
S. Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within 15

No. km.)Proposed project location
Identity boundary
1 Areas protected under No Not applicable

international conventions,
national or local
legislation for their
ecological, land scape,
cultural or other related
value
2 Areas which are Bay of Bengal 0.08km
important or sensitive for
ecological reasons- Pillayarkuppam Lake 2.27 km
Wetlands, watercourses
or other water bodies, Mullodai Lagoon 1.49 km
coastal zone, biospheres,
mountains, forests Bahoor Lake 5.39 km
SenthamaraiKulam 8.78 km
Sri Vishveshwara Temple Pond 5.27 km
KuruvinathamThangal 7.40 km
River Chunnambar 8.00 km
3 Areas used by protected, No Not applicable

important or sensitive
species of flora or fauna
for breeding, nesting,
foraging, resting, over
wintering, migration
4 Inland, coastal, marine or Bay of Bengal 0.08 km

underground waters
Pillayarkuppam Lake 2.27 km
Mullodai Lagoon 1.49 km
Bahoor Lake 5.39 km
5 State, National No Not applicable

boundaries
6 Routes or facilities used SH 49 East Coast Road 1.83 Km
by the public for accessto
recreation or other tourist,
pilgrim areas
7 Defense installations No Not applicable
8 Densely populated or Kirumampakkam 2.34 km

built-up area
Kattukuppam 1.27 km
Sulliyankuppam 1.96 km
Moorthikuppam 1.04 km
Manapet 0.44 km
9 Areas occupied by St. Mary’s Church 5.38 km

sensitive manmade land
uses(hospitals, schools, Masjid 2.16 km
places of worship,
community facilities) Masjid E MohamediyaAhleHadees 5.03 km
Aravind Eye Clinic 6.90 km
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College 2.06 km
AurupadaiVeedu Medical College & Hospital 3.41 km
Prist University 8.20 km
10 Areas containing Bay of Bengal 0.08 km

important, high quality or
scarce resources (ground Pillayarkuppam Lake 2.27 km
water resources, surface Mullodai Lagoon 1.49 km
resources, forestry,
agriculture, fisheries, Bahoor Lake 5.39 km
tourism, minerals)
11 Areas already subjected No Not applicable

to pollution or
environmental
damage.(those where
existing legal
environmental standards
are exceeded)
12 Areas susceptible to No Not applicable

natural hazard which
could cause the project to
present environmental
problems(earthquakes,
subsidence, landslides
erosion, flooding or
extreme or adverse
climatic conditions)
DECLARATION
I hereby given undertaking that the data and the information given in the application and
enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the
data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be
rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
Date:
Place:
Signature of the applicant
(Project proponent / Authorized signatory)

RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR THE “PROPOSED BEACH
RESORT” AT
MANAPET REVENUE VILLAGE,
BAHOUR COMMUNE PANCHAYAT,
PUDUCHERRY
Submitted by
TRISHUL BUILDTECH & INFRASTRUCTURES PVT. LTD.
Report prepared by
HUBERT ENVIRO CARE SYSTEMS PVT LTD., CHENNAI

MARCH 2016
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 PROJECT:..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 PROJECT NEED AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE:............................................................................ 1
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE EIA STUDY: ......................................................................................... 2
1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY: ............................................................................................................ 2
1.5 ORGANISATION OF THE REPORT: ........................................................................................ 2
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 PROJECT DETAIL: ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 NATURE AND SIZE OF THE PROJECT: ................................................................................. 4
2.3 PROJECT LOCATION: ............................................................................................................... 5
2.1 PROJECT ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Land Requirement..................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2 FSI area Calculation:................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.3 Details of proposal with area breakup....................................................................................... 9
2.1.4 Parking Standards ................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.5 Accessibility............................................................................................................................ 10
2.2 RESOURCES REQUIREMENT ................................................................................................ 10
2.2.1 Water....................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Water Source:.......................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.3 Power Requirement................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.4 Energy Saving Measures......................................................................................................... 12
2.2.5 Fire Fighting Systems ............................................................................................................. 12
2.2.5.1 Fire Extinguishing Systems ................................................................................................ 13
2.2.5.2 Process ................................................................................................................................ 13
2.2.5.3 Underground water storage tank ......................................................................................... 13
2.2.5.4 Wet riser .............................................................................................................................. 14
2.2.5.5 Fire pump, hydrant pump & jockey pump .......................................................................... 14
2.2.5.6 Hydrant ............................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.5.7 Fire alarm system ................................................................................................................ 14
2.2.5.8 Public address system ......................................................................................................... 14
2.2.6 Greenbelt Development .......................................................................................................... 15
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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT...................................................................................... 16
3.1 STUDY AREA, PERIOD, COMPONENTS & METHODOLOGY .......................................... 16
3.2 ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE FOR VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS 17
3.2.1 Air Environnent................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Design of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network......................................................... 17
3.2.2.1 Micrometeorology............................................................................................................... 18
3.2.3 Ambient Air Quality Status................................................................................................. 19
3.2.3.1 Baseline Status .................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.3.2 Particulate Matter ................................................................................................................ 19
3.2.3.3 Gaseous Pollutants .............................................................................................................. 19
3.2.3.3.1 Sulfur dioxide and Oxides of Nitrogen ........................................................................... 19
3.2.3.3.2 Carbon Monoxide ........................................................................................................... 20
3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT........................................................................................................... 23
3.3.1 Reconnaissance ................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.2 Community Noise Levels.................................................................................................... 24
3.3.3 Baseline Status .................................................................................................................... 25
3.4 Water Environment ..................................................................................................................... 27
3.4.1 Reconnaissance ................................................................................................................... 27
3.4.2 Water Quality Survey.......................................................................................................... 27
3.4.3 Baseline Water Quality ....................................................................................................... 28
3.4.4 Physico-chemical Characteristics........................................................................................ 28
3.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................... 31
3.5.1 Reconnaissance ................................................................................................................... 31
3.5.2 Baseline Data ...................................................................................................................... 31
3.5.3 Physical Characteristics ...................................................................................................... 31
3.5.4 Chemical Characteristics..................................................................................................... 32
3.5.5 Heavy Metals ...................................................................................................................... 32
3.5.6 Land Use Pattern ................................................................................................................. 34
3.5.7 Seismicity............................................................................................................................ 35
3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................................. 36
3.6.1 Reconnaissance ................................................................................................................... 36
3.6.2 Vegetation Analysis ............................................................................................................ 36
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3.6.3 Terrestrial Flora................................................................................................................... 37
3.6.4 Greenbelt Plantation............................................................................................................ 37
4. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES ......................... 41
4.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 41
4.2 IMPACTS OF PROPOSED PROJECT ...................................................................................... 41
4.3 IMPACTS ON TOPOGRAPHY................................................................................................. 41
4.3.1 Impact during Construction Phase ...................................................................................... 42
4.3.2 Impact during Operational Phase ........................................................................................ 42
4.4 IMPACTS ON AIR QUALITY .................................................................................................. 42
4.4.1 Impact during Constructional Phase ................................................................................... 42
4.4.2 Impact during Operation phase ........................................................................................... 43
4.5 IMPACTS ON WATER QUALITY........................................................................................... 43
4.4.3 Construction Phase.............................................................................................................. 43
4.4.4 Operational Phase ............................................................................................................... 43
4.6 IMPACT ON COASTAL REGULATION ZONE (CRZ).......................................................... 44
4.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT........................................................................................................... 44
4.7.1 Impacts on Construction phase ........................................................................................... 44
4.7.2 Impacts on operational phase .............................................................................................. 45
4.8 IMPACTS ON AQUATIC ECOLOGY ..................................................................................... 45
4.9 IMPACTS ON SOIL................................................................................................................... 45
4.9.1 Impacts of construction phase ............................................................................................. 45
4.9.2 Impacts of operational phase............................................................................................... 46
4.10 IMPACT ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ........................................................................ 46
4.10.1 Impacts of construction phase ............................................................................................. 46
4.10.2 Impacts of operational phase............................................................................................... 46
4.11 EVALUATION OF IMPACTS .................................................................................................. 46
4.12 MATRIX METHOD................................................................................................................... 47
4.12.1 Limitations of Matrix Method............................................................................................. 49
4.12.2 Justification for Matrix Method .......................................................................................... 49
4.13 CONCLUDING REMARKS ...................................................................................................... 52
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM........................................................................... 53
5.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 53
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a. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS MONITORING IN EIA ......................................................... 53
b. POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM ........................................... 54
c. REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION ...................................................................................... 55
6 RISK ASSESSMENT, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN .. 56
6.1 RISK ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................. 56
6.1.1 Introduction to risk assessment ........................................................................................... 56
6.1.2 Objectives ........................................................................................................................... 56
6.1.3 Philosophy behind risk assessment ..................................................................................... 56
6.2 METHODOLOGY OF RISK ASSESSMENT ........................................................................... 57
6.3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................... 60
6.3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 60
6.3.2 Hazard identification........................................................................................................... 60
6.3.3 General Hazards .................................................................................................................. 61
6.4 CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS................................................................................................... 61
6.4.1 Occurrence of incident ........................................................................................................ 61
6.4.2 Evaluation of incidents........................................................................................................ 61
6.4.3 Selection of incidents .......................................................................................................... 61
6.4.4 Present case ......................................................................................................................... 61
6.4.5 Consequence calculations ................................................................................................... 62
6.4.6 Conclusions from the Analysis ........................................................................................... 62
6.5 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................................ 63
6.5.1 Disaster Management during Construction phase............................................................... 64
6.5.2 Safety Plan .......................................................................................................................... 66
6.5.3 Safety Training.................................................................................................................... 66
6.5.4 Natural disasters .................................................................................................................. 66
7 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ...................................................................................... 79
7.1 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN......................................... 79
7.1.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 79
7.1.2 Environment Management Plan .......................................................................................... 81
7.1.3 Objectives of EMP .............................................................................................................. 83
7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN............................................................................. 83
7.3 MITIGATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS .. 84
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7.3.1 Land acquisition and site preparation ................................................................................. 84
7.3.2 Construction activities......................................................................................................... 84
7.4 MITIGATION MEASURES ...................................................................................................... 86
7.4.1 Land Environment............................................................................................................... 86
7.4.2 Water Environment ............................................................................................................. 87
7.4.3 Air Environment ................................................................................................................. 87
7.4.4 Noise Generation................................................................................................................. 88
7.4.5 Biological Environment ...................................................................................................... 89
7.4.6 Social Environment............................................................................................................. 89
7.4.7 Miscellaneous Measures ..................................................................................................... 90
7.5 MITIGATION FOR OPERATION PHASE............................................................................... 90
7.5.1 Water Environment ............................................................................................................. 90
7.5.1.1 Water source development:................................................................................................. 90
7.5.1.2 Minimizing Water Consumption......................................................................................... 90
7.5.1.3 Storm Water Management .................................................................................................. 91
7.5.1.4 Sewage Treatment Plant...................................................................................................... 92
7.5.1.5 Land Environment............................................................................................................... 92
7.5.2 Noise Environment ............................................................................................................. 92
7.5.3 Air Environment ................................................................................................................. 92
7.5.3.1 Vehicle emission controls ................................................................................................... 93
7.5.3.2 Greenbelt development........................................................................................................ 93
7.5.3.3 D.G Sets operations............................................................................................................. 93
7.5.4 Biological Environment........................................................................................................... 93
7.5.4.1 Drip Irrigation System ........................................................................................................ 93
7.5.4.2 Plantation& Landscaping .................................................................................................... 94
7.5.4.3 Green Belt Development Plan............................................................................................. 94
7.6 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ........................................................................... 95
7.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................................... 96
7.7.1 Management Commitment.................................................................................................. 96
7.7.2 Environmental Review........................................................................................................ 96
7.7.3 Environmental Management Cell ....................................................................................... 96
7.7.4 Setting Environmental Policy and Objectives..................................................................... 97
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7.7.5 Environment Management Programme .............................................................................. 97
7.7.6 Environment Management Audits and Records ................................................................. 97
7.7.7 Implementation of Environmental Management Plan ........................................................ 98
8 PROJECT BENEFITS, SUMMARY & CONCLUSION................................................................... 99
9 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED.......................................................................... 100
9.2 Accreditations & Certifications of Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt Ltd................................. 100
List of Tables
Table 2.1 Area Statement.............................................................................................................................. 8

Table 2.2 Resort Details................................................................................................................................ 9
Table 2.3 Built up area details for proposal .................................................................................................. 9
Table 2.4 Sewage Quantity, Treatment, Reuse & Disposal ........................................................................ 11
Table 2.5 DG Capacity & Stack Height...................................................................................................... 12
Table 3.1 Ambient Air Quality Stations ..................................................................................................... 20
Table 3.2 Methods of Collection of Ambient Air Parameters .................................................................... 21
Table 3.3 Techniques Used For Ambient Air Monitoring .......................................................................... 22
Table 3.4 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) .................................................................. 22
Table 3.5 Ambient air quality monitoring in the project study area. .......................................................... 23
Table 3.6 Ambient Noise Monitoring Stations ........................................................................................... 25
Table 3.7 Ambient Noise Levels in Villages – Day/Night Time ................................................................ 26
Table 3.8 Water Quality Sampling Locations............................................................................................. 28
Table 3.9 Soil Sampling Locations ............................................................................................................. 33
Table 3.10 Soil Test Results ....................................................................................................................... 34
Table 3.11 Land use classification .............................................................................................................. 34
Table 3.12 List of Plants in Study Area ...................................................................................................... 37
Table 3.13 Mammals in Study Area ........................................................................................................... 39
Table 3.14 Avifauna Observed in Study Area ............................................................................................ 39
Table 3.15 Reptiles Observed in Study Area .............................................................................................. 40
Table 4.1 Impact Assessment Matrix for Scenario 1 (No Project) ............................................................. 49
Table 4.2 Impact Assessment Matrix for Scenario 2 (Project without EMP)............................................. 50
Table 4.3 Impact Assessment Matrix For Scenario 3 (Project With EMP) ................................................ 51
Table 5.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan ................................................................................................. 54
Table 6.1 Factors Influencing Public Perception ........................................................................................ 57
Table 6.2 Probability of occurrence with respect to severity of incident.................................................... 58
Table 6.3 Table for Hazard Risk Matrix ..................................................................................................... 60
Table 6.4 Risks and Operational Hazards from the proposed project......................................................... 62
Table 9.2 Details of the Consultant........................................................................................................... 100
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List of Figures
Figure 2.1: Google image showing proposed site ......................................................................................... 6

Figure 2.2 Google Image showing the project site ....................................................................................... 7
Figure 3.1 Ambient Air Monitoring Locations ........................................................................................... 21
Figure 3.2 Noise Monitoring Location ....................................................................................................... 26
Figure 3.3 Water Quality Sampling Locations ........................................................................................... 28
Figure 3.4 Soil Monitoring Locations......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 3.5 Sesimic Zonation Map of India................................................................................................... 35
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT:
M/s. Trishul Buildtech & Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd intends to develop a Beach resort at Manapet
Revenue Village, Bahour Commune Panchayat, in Pudhucherry.
The proposed project comprises of a resort comprised of Villa, guest room, Spa, ballroom and
prefunction area, arrival court, reception, business center and all day dining area, staff quarters
and parking facilities and other amenities. The proposed development falls under the CRZ - III
category. The total area of the site is 66773.19 Sq.m, which comprises of facilities like Villa,
guest room, Spa, ballroom and perfunction area, arrival court, reception, business center and all
day dining area, staff quarters and parking facilities and other amenities. The total Built up area
is 17957.18 Sq.m.
As per the provisions of the CRZ notification, Coastal Regulation Zone Clearance from Ministry
of Environment and Forest is required for this proposed project.
Under the set of regulations, following steps are required to be undertaken for this proposed
project for obtaining the CRZ Clearance from statuary bodies:
1. Costal Regulation zone Clearance is also required from District CRZ.
2. Costal Regulation zone Clearance is also required from State CRZ.
3. Costal Regulation zone Clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forest.
1.2 PROJECT NEED AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE:

The tourism industry in India is substantial and vibrant, and the country is quickly becoming a
major global destination. The proposed project will lead to the following benefits:
Tourism is a growing industry; therefore there is need for more hospitality services. The
proposed resort aims at the need to satisfy the tourism market through provision of quality
services and accommodation.
Improvement in local area by providing additional employment opportunities to the skilled as

well as unskilled people;
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The planned development with modern infrastructure facilities would add –on to the local
aesthetics.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE EIA STUDY:

The objectives of the EIA study are as follows:
 To describe the proposed project and associated works together with the requirements for
carrying out the proposed development;
 To identify and describe the elements of the community and environment likely to be
affected by the proposed developments;
 To identify , predict and evaluate environmental and social impacts expected to arise
during the construction and operation phase of the project in relation to the sensitive
receptors;
 To identify the negative impacts and develop mitigation measures so as to minimize
pollution, environmental disturbance and nuisance during construction and operations of
the development; and
 To design and specify the monitoring requirements necessary to ensure the
implementation and the effectiveness of the mitigation measures adopted.
1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY:

The study involves, detailed reconnaissance visit to the site to assess the existing environmental
baseline condition of the area, subsequent assessment of potential impact from the construction
activity and during the operation phase of the proposed development in order to suggest the
necessary mitigation measures, required to be taken for the protection of the environment. Apart
from this, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Disaster Management Plan (DMP) will
also be prepared in order to prevent any hazard during construction and operation phase.
1.5 ORGANISATION OF THE REPORT:

The basic objective of identification of impacts is to aid the proponents of the project to upgrade
the procedure for an effective environmental management plan, leading to an improvement in
environmental quality. This has been attempted by the following procedures:
 Collection and analysis of baseline data for various environmental attributes;
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 Identification of Impacts;
 Impact Assessment;
 Evaluation of Impacts leading to preparation of Environmental management Plan; and
 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan;
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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 PROJECT DETAIL:

M/s.Trishul Buildtech& Infrastructures Pvt.Ltd intends to develop a Beach resort at Manapet
Revenue Village, Bahour Commune Panchayat, in Pudhucherry.
The proposed project comprises of a resort comprised of Villa, guest room, Spa, ballroom and
prefunction area, arrival court, reception, business center and all day dining area, staff quarters
and parking facilities and other amenities. The proposed development falls under the CRZ - III
category. The total area of the site is 66773.19 Sq.m, which comprises of facilities like Villa,
guest room, Spa, ballroom and perfunction area, arrival court, reception, business center and all
day dining area, staff quarters and parking facilities and other amenities. The total Built up area
is 17957.18 Sq.m.The total cost of the proposed project Rs 24 crores.
The Proposed project development is located near the seashore, it falls under Coastal Regulation
Zone ( CRZ – III) Category. The CRZ map indicates the High Tide Line (HTL), Low Tide Line
(LTL) & CRZ boundaries lying at 200m and 500m specified by Institute of Remote Sensing,
Anna University, is enclosed in Annexure - 1.
2.2 NATURE AND SIZE OF THE PROJECT:

Proposed Beach Resort will be developed in an area of 66773.19 Sq.m that comprises of the
following development, villa, guest rooms, spa, ballroom, arrival court, reception, business
centre and staff quarters.
The proposed project will be comprising of Villa (35), guest room (14), spa block, ballroom and
prefunction area, arrival court, reception, business centre and all day dining, BOH area and staff
quarters. It will be having facilities for parking and proper landscaping within the proposed site.
The project will also involve internal development of basic infrastructure such as internal roads,
power supply, water supply, sewer and storm water pipe network and waste management system.
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2.3 PROJECT LOCATION:
The proposed project is located near the seashore & falls under CRZ – III Category. The project
site is located at Manapet Revenue Village, Bahour Commune Panchayat, in Pudhucherry. The
project site adjoins Bay of Bengal being approximately 8 m away from shoreline. The site is
approachable from State Highway 49 – East Coast Road.
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Location of the proposed site on Maps is given below:
Figure 2.1: Google image showing proposed site
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Figure 2.2 Google Image showing the project site
2.1 PROJECT ACTIVITIES
2.1.1 Land Requirement
The Total land area for Beach Resorts will be 66773.19 sq.m; the Built up area will be
around 17957.18 Sq.m.
a) Coastal Regulations Zone III

The proposed project is covered under the Coastal Regulations Zone III as per the
MoEF&CC guidelines. The design complies with the coastal regulations.
b) No Development Zone
 200m from the High Tide Line (HTL) is earmarked as no development
zone, and only parks and play field is proposed in this area as permissible
by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
 In the no development zone not even temporary fencing is proposed.
 No permanent structure for sports facility is proposed.
c) Development Zone
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 In the development of the vacant plot, between the 200m to 500 high tide
line, a resort with restaurant is being proposed, as per the norms.
As per the Ministry‟s regulation the land area of the project site is planned. The
following table shows the permissible area and the proposed area as per the Floor
Space Index (FSI) and the permissible height and the proposed height of the
project.
Table 2.1 Area Statement
S. Area statement Land area
No
1 Total Land area (Sq.m) 66773.19
2 Development Zone 0-200m : 19424.91
(Sq.m)
3 No Development Zone 200-500m : 36170
(Sq.m)
4 Beyond 500 m from HTL 11179.19
5 Total Built up area (Sq.m) 17957.18
6 FSI Achieved 0.27

7 Maximum Height (m) 6m with CRZ limit and 18m
beyond the CRZ limit
8 Ground coverage 11375 (17 %)
9 Road & pavements 8024 (12%)
10 Green Belt 39351 (59%)
11 Open Area 8023 (12%)
2.1.2 FSI area Calculation:

1. Total Built Up area: 17957.18 Sq.m
2. Plot area within 200 meters of HTL: 19424.91Sq.m
3. Plot area between 200-500 meters of HTL: 36170 Sq.m
4. Beyond 500 m from HTL: 11179.19 Sq.m

5. Total (2+3+4): 66773.19 sq.m
6. Floor space index (1/5): 0.27
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2.1.3 Details of proposal with area breakup
The details of the proposal with area break up is given below in table
Table 2.2 Resort Details
S.NO Proposal Floors Nos

1. Area of Villa Block G 35
2. Guest room block G+5 1
3. SPA Block G 1
4. Ballroom and prefunction area G+1 1
5. Arrival Court G 1
6. Reception G 1
7. Business Center and all day dining G 1
8. BOH Area G 1
9. Staff Quarters G+2 1
Table 2.3 Built up area details for proposal
A BUILDING DETAILS Area (Sq.m)

1. Area of Villa Block 4826.15
2. Guest room block 6411.86
3. SPA Block 952.54
Ballroom and prefunction
1095.9
4. area
5. Arrival Court 172.23
6. Reception 168.83
Business Center and all
944.02
7. day dining
8. BOH Area 1440.12
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9. Staff Quarters 762.67
10. Parking 4090.06
TOTAL Built up area 17957.18
2.1.4 Parking Standards

For Guest Rooms : 1Car for 2 rooms
Required Parking : 125 Cars
Provided Parking : 200 Cars
2.1.5 Accessibility
The study area has a well developed communication network consisting of airport,
railway station, hospitals, National Highways and other district roads and railways. Post
and telegraph facilities seem to be adequate in the study area. Study area is having
primary and high school facilities, primary health center, etc.
The Nearest Airport is Pondicherry Airport (Currently not functioning), which is 30 km
from project site. Similarly Pondicherry Railway station about 28 km, from the site and
well connected to other parts by roadways also.
2.2 RESOURCES REQUIREMENT

2.2.1 Water
During Construction Phase: During construction phase, the work force involved will be
100Nos. The water requirement during construction phase will be 8KLD. Water for
construction purpose will be outsourced and will be around 15 KLD.
During Operation Phase: The daily requirement of water will be 167KLD. Fresh water
demand is108 KLD .After treatment of wastewater, treated water will be reused for green
belt (85 KLD), flushing (59 KLD). Water requirement for the project will be met from
external private authorized water suppliers only
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2.2.2 Water Source:
To cater the fresh water requirement the project depends on the external private
authorized water suppliers
Sewage Treatment System
During operation, 151 KLD of wastewater will be generated which will be treated in
sewage treatment plants of 144 KLD capacities and the treated sewage will be utilized
for flushing and gardening.
Table 2.4 Sewage Quantity, Treatment, Reuse & Disposal
Quantity of 151 KLD

sewage
STP Capacity 160 KLD
Collection of Sewage generated during the operation phase will be collected

sewage through underground sewerage system (pipe drain) for treatment in
STP. Separate storm water drainage system will be provided for
rainwater.
Treatment of Sewage will be treated up to the tertiary level in a Sewage Treatment

sewage Plant based on Activated sludge process. The secondary treated
sewage will be treated in UF plant.
Reuse / recycle Out of 151 KLD of treated sewage, 59 KLD recycled for toilet
and disposal of flushing and the remaining shall be used for gardening
treated sewage
2.2.3 Power Requirement

The Power requirement during the construction as well operational phase will be 500
KVA which will be acquired from Pondicherry Electricity Department, Solar and DG set
of about 2 nos. of 250 KVA will be utilized during power failure. The DG is not attached
to the building and the location of DG is given in Site Plan.
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DG Details
Table 2.5 DG Capacity & Stack Height
S.No DG Capacity No. Stack Height (m)
1 250 kVA 2 9 m (Open DG)
2.2.4 Energy Saving Measures

 Use of Energy Efficient CFL & T-5 Fluorescent Lamps in car park/ lobby areas.
 Use of Photo cell or timer switch for street lighting.
 Use of timers in external lighting distribution board
 Use of Energy Efficient Transformers as per ECBC.
 Use of Energy Efficient Motors as per ECBC.
 Maximum utilization of natural light as per NBC.
 For common area internal lights, LPD shall be maintained as per ECBC.
 Provision of solar energy in solar water heating and solar lighting
2.2.5 Fire Fighting Systems

All buildings are constructed with fire resistant material to a large extent. Electrical
panels have been provided in each building so that fire occurring at any point of time
does not spread and will get localized.
 Fire Retardant Low Smoke (FRLS) wires and PVC conduits are used to prevent
spreading of fire.
 Emergency staircase, Refuge area and Assembly area will be provided.
 Underground water storage tank
 Wet riser
 Fire pump, hydrant pump & jockey pump
 Hydrant
 Fire alarm system
 Public address system
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2.2.5.1 Fire Extinguishing Systems
 All buildings are constructed with fire resistant material to a large extent.
Electrical panels have been provided in each building so that fire occurring at any
point of time does not spread and will get localised.
 Fire Retardant Low Smoke (FRLS) wires and PVC conduits are used to prevent
spreading of fire.
 Emergency staircase, Refuge area and Assembly area will be provided.
2.2.5.2 Process
 Fire extinguishing systems are in place, which are checked thoroughly once in a
quarter and inspected on a daily basis.
 All fire fighting equipment are approved by the appropriate regulatory body.
Basically 4 types of fire extinguishing systems are in place.
 Mechanical Foam types – General paper, wood, cloth and other carbonaceous
materials; inflammable liquids like oil, gasoline, chemicals, paints and solvents.
 Dry Chemical powder - inflammable liquids like oil, gasoline, chemicals, paints
and solvents; gases in the compressed form, electrical and electronic
installations, motors, switch gear; metal-reactive metals, such as magnesium,
sodium and potassium.
 CO2 based - General paper, wood, cloth and other carbonaceous materials;
inflammable liquids like oil, gasoline, chemicals, paints and solvents;
inflammable liquids like oil, gasoline, chemicals, paints and solvents; gases in
the compressed form, electrical and electronic installations, motors, and switch
gear.
 The electrical system has air circuit breakers, which do help in preventing fires
due to short circuits.
2.2.5.3 Underground water storage tank

 An underground water storage tank will be provided for the fire fighting
purpose as per the specified regulations.
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2.2.5.4 Wet riser
Wet riser as per N.B.C will be provided in the duct adjoining the staircase/common
corridor with the hydrant outlet and hose reel on each floor, in such a way as not to
reduce the width of the staircase/common corridor. Pressure reducing discs or orifices
will also be provided at lower level. A fire service inlet on the external face of the
building near the static tank directly fronting the courtyards will be provided to
connect the mobile pump of the fire service to the wet riser. The wet riser will be
extended up to the basement level.
2.2.5.5 Fire pump, hydrant pump & jockey pump

Wet riser will be connected to a fire pump of sufficient capacity at ground level so
that appropriate pressure can be maintained even at the topmost hydrant outlet.
Jockey pump of 6.4 KW capacities will be provided. Electric supply (normal) will be
provided to these pumps on independent circuit. Alternate supplies of all pumps are to
be connected through the Generator
2.2.5.6 Hydrant
External hydrants, internal hydrant and landing valves will be provided as stipulated
by N.B.C.
2.2.5.7 Fire alarm system

The building will be provided with automatic fire alarm system with manual back up.
Main control panel will be located at the ground floor level and pillboxes and hooters
at each floor of the upper floor levels. The layout of the fire alarm system shall be in
accordance with the Indian Standard Specification/T.A.C. specification.
2.2.5.8 Public address system

The building will be provided with siren in order to alert the Out side People in the
Surrounding area.
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2.2.6 Greenbelt Development
It is proposed to have tree plantation along the periphery of the site and also to develop
lawn and greenery inside the project area for 39351 Sqm (59%). The vegetation for
the greenbelt will be selected from the native species adapted to the local environment.
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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
3.1 STUDY AREA, PERIOD, COMPONENTS & METHODOLOGY

To assess the environmental impacts from any proposed project at a specific location, it is
essential to monitor the pre-project environmental quality status in the surrounding
impact zone prior to implementation of the proposed project. The pre-project
environmental status within the impact zone could be used for identification of significant
environmental issues to be addressed in the impact assessment study. The same
environmental quality data can also serve the purpose of baseline status over which the
predicted impacts exclusively from proposed project could be superimposed to derive
final environmental status theoretically representing after implementation of the project
under study.
The objective of the present study is to assess environmental impacts due to proposed
Beach Resort. The study area constitutes of 10 km radius along the project site. The pre-
project status of environmental quality is assessed through field surveys corresponding to
different components of environment, viz. air, noise, water, land, biology/ecology and
socio-economics. The current environmental quality status around the site becomes the
baseline status for proposed developments, but at the same time it does include the
environmental impacts from the already existing industrial, commercial, infrastructure
activities as well as residential zones in the study area. In this EIA study, the baseline
status of all environmental components has been monitored during January – March
2016.
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3.2 ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE FOR VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPONENTS
3.2.1 Air Environnent

Reconnaissance
The project site is located at Manapet Revenue Village, Bahour Commune Panchayat, in
Pudhucherry. The project site adjoins Bay of Bengal being approximately 8 m away from
shoreline. The site is approachable from State Highway 49 – East Coast Road. The local
influence of sea and land breeze phenomena is significant at the project site.
The baseline status of air environment includes identification of specific air pollution
parameters expected to have significant impacts and assessing their existing levels in
ambient air within the impact zone. The baseline status of air environment with respect to
the identified air pollutants can be assessed through air quality monitoring programme
using methodically designed air monitoring network.
There are numbers of well established techniques for measuring the concentration of
pollutants in air. Knowledge of the significant sources of air pollutants is essential before
any action can be taken to improve air quality in a particular area.
Micro-meteorological data collection is an indispensable part of any air pollution study.

The meteorological data collected during ambient air quality monitoring is used for
interpretation of baseline status and to simulate the meteorological conditions for
prediction of impacts. The baseline studies for air environment within the impact zone
were carried out through reconnaissance survey followed by ambient air quality
monitoring programme and micro-meteorological study.
3.2.2 Design of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network

The studies on air environment consist of assessment of existing status of ambient air
quality and collection of meteorological data to delineate the baseline status of the region.
Representative selection of sampling locations is primarily guided by the topography and
micro-meteorology of the region. A methodically designed ambient air quality
monitoring (AAQM) network covering 5 sampling locations was designed using the
following criteria:
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a) Persistence of wind direction and speed
b) Representation of regional background
c) Inclusion of all the major conventional air pollution parameters
To establish the baseline monitoring status of air environment in the study area during
January - March 2016, 5 AAQM locations were selected using network design criteria
and monitor as per CPCB guidelines (Twice a week sampling and 24 hr continuous
sampling each day) .The selected sampling locations are reported in Table 3.1. The
pollutants were analyzed during ambient air quality monitoring as listed in latest CPCB
notification.
3.2.2.1 Micrometeorology
The study of micro-meteorological conditions of a particular region is of utmost
importance to understand the variations in ambient air quality status in that region. The
prevailing micrometeorology at project site plays a crucial role in transport and
dispersion of air pollutants released from the project. The persistence of the
predominant wind direction and wind speed at the project site will decide the direction
and extent of the air pollution impact zone. The principal variables which affect the air
pollution dispersion and resultant air quality status micrometeorology are horizontal
transport and dispersion (average wind speed and directions), convective transport and
vertical mixing (atmospheric stability) and also topography of the area towards local
influences.
With an objective of determining the prevailing micro-meteorological conditions
during the study period, an automatic continuous recording type digital weather station
was installed at project site and sensors were fixed on an elevated platform to provide
good exposure to free wind flow. 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 windrose for 00-08hrs, 08-16 hrs, 16-24 hrs and
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00-24hrs corresponding to study period(winter season) as shown in subsequent
sections.
The 24 hourly windrose shows the predominant winds from W and NW directions
directions during study period. The average wind speed has been observed about 11
kmph with the considerable frequency of higher wind speed range (6-22 kmph). The
ambient temperature at project site varied between 19-37OC during the study period,
while the relative humidity was observed in the range of 83-96% at project site.
The wind rose for the months of January to March 2016 is enclosed below
3.2.3 Ambient Air Quality Status

At all the sampling locations SPM, PM10 and PM2.5 as well as gaseous pollutants like
SO2, NOx, CO were monitored within the study area. The data collected was subjected to
statistical analysis like minimum, maximum, average and standard deviation.
3.2.3.1 Baseline Status
The observed ambient air quality data within the study area from the project site is
reported in Tables 3.5 The air quality in terms of individual parameter is described in
the following sections:
3.2.3.2 Particulate Matter
The concentration values and 24 hourly average PM 10 concentrations varied in the
range of 48-65 µ g/m3 respectively. The maximum concentration was observed at
Pudupattinam and minimum at remaining locations which may be due to windblown
dust, unpaved road etc. The PM10 concentrations for all locations were observed to be
below stipulated standards for NAAQS.
The concentration values and 24 hourly average PM 2.5 concentrations varied in the
range of 20- 32 µ g/m3 respectively. The maximum concentration was observed at
Pudupattinam and minimum at remaining locations. The PM 2.5 concentrations for all
locations were observed within stipulated standards for NAAQS.
3.2.3.3 Gaseous Pollutants
3.2.3.3.1 Sulfur dioxide and Oxides of Nitrogen
The average concentrations of SO2 were observed in the range of 6-10 µ g/m3
respectively. Similarly, NOx varied in the range of 11.5- 19 µ g/m3. The
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concentrations of SO2 and NOx were observed below the stipulated standards of
NAAQS.
3.2.3.3.2 Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas. It is formed when substances
containing carbon are burned with an insufficient supply of air. The combustion of
fuels such as petrol, gas, coal and wood generate emissions of carbon monoxide. Gas
and wood can be used for cooking and heating in appliances like stoves and barbecue
add to its contributions. Apart from it, motor vehicles are also the main source of
carbon monoxide pollution in urban and sub-urban environment.
In order to assess the concentration of carbon monoxide, samples were collected in
Tedlar bags and analysed within 24 hrs by carbon monoxide analyzer based on the
principle of infrared radiation at wavelengths near 4.7 microns. The results of CO are
presented in Table 3.5. The observed carbon monoxide concentrations at all the
locations are below detection limit which is negligible. The values are within the
permissible limits of National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (NAAQM) standards
for the respective designated areas.
Table 3.1 Ambient Air Quality Stations
Station Name of the Station Distance with respect
Code to Project Site/ Direction
1 Project Site ---
2 Kattukuppam 1.62 Km (W)
3 Villupalayam 5.59 Km (N)
4 Kuruvinatham 6.88 Km (W)
5. Gunduuppalavadi 3.91 Km (SW)
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Figure 3.1 Ambient Air Monitoring Locations
Frequency and technique of monitoring

PM 2.5 and 10, SOx and NOx were monitored using samplers for 24 hours, twice a
week, for a total of 12 weeks as per the guidelines specified by the MoEF&CC. The
volumetric flow rate of each sampler was maintained at 1.1-1.2 l/min. Grab samples
of CO were collected using glass tubes and estimated by Gas Chromatography
techniques. Samples are collected and analyzed as per IS: 5182 (part II, IV, VI and
X). Using High – Volume samplers and Eurotron Kit, the samples were collected and
analyzed for various parameters by using different absorbing solutions.
Table 3.2 Methods of Collection of Ambient Air Parameters
SI. No Parameters Absorbing solutions/ Paper Instrument

Whattman glass fiber filter Hi-Volume Sampler- Netel
1 PM 2.5
paper Chromatograph/Enviro Tech
2 PM 10 Whattman filter paper Hi-Volume Sampler
3 SOx Sodium Tetra Chloride Mercury Hi-Volume Sampler- Netel
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Chromatograph/Enviro Tech
Sodium Hydroxide Hi-Volume Sampler- Netel
4 NOx
Eurotron 8000 / Gas
5 CO -
Chromatography
Hi-Volume Sampler- Netel
6 Lead EPM 2000 Filter Paper
Table 3.3 Techniques Used For Ambient Air Monitoring
S. Parameter Technique Technical Protocol Minimal

No. Detectable Limit
(µg/ m3)
1 PM 2.5 Gravimetric method IS: 5182 part 3 1970 >1
2 PM 10 Gravimetric method IS: 5182 part 4 1999 >1
3 Sulphur di oxide P-Rosaniline method IS: 5182 part 2 2001 0.1
4 Nitrogen Oxide NEDA method IS: 5182 part VI 1975 0.01 to 1.5
5 Carbon Monoxide Electrochemical method NDIR 1999 (Eurotron 0-2500
Greenline 8000)
6 Lead Gravimetric method IS : 5182 Part 22 2004 0.5
Table 3.4 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)

Concentration in Ambient Air
Time Weighted
Pollutant Industrial Areas Residential, Sensitive
Average
Rural & Other Areas Areas
PM 2.5 24 hours 60 mg/m3 60 g/m3
PM 10 24 hours 100 mg/m3 100 g/m3
SOx 24 hours 80 g/m3 20 g/m3
NOX 24 hours 80 g/m3 30 g/m3
CO 1 hour 4 g/m3 2 g/m3
Lead 24 Hours 1 g/m3 1 g/m3
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Table 3.5 Ambient air quality monitoring in the project study area.
Mean value of the sampling sites ( μg/m3 )

Parameters Project Kattukuppa Villupa Kuruvinath Gunduuppal
Site m layam am avadi
PM 2.5 15.2 18.6 25.3 16.3 19.5
PM 10 26.3 38.9 40.6 40.2 46.2
SOX BDL BDL 8.7 7.6 9.4
NOX 11.5 14.5 16.2 17.8 18.4
CO BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Lead BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The noise problem is said to exist when ambient noise level interferes in human
activities. People‟s perception of noise varies depending on number of factors such as
individual‟s natural sensitivity/hearing ability, past experience, time of the day, socio -
cultural activities etc. and the time of exposure to sound. The impact of noise at
community level can have different effects varying from aesthetic impairment such as
annoyance to as high as loss of hearing. The health impact of noise on individual depends
on several source factors viz. physical dose (intensity of sound pressure level), frequency
spectrum, intermittency etc. as well as human factors like sex, age, health condition,
occupation exposure etc.
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 level generally does not reflect any seasonal
variation, however, the wind direction, rain, snow, fog or any other barrier as well as
direction of source play significant role in regulating the noise propagation and ultimately
the intensity of impact.
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The current status of noise environment around the site is assessed through identification
of major noise sources, characterization of such noise sources, measurement of prevailing
ambient noise levels in the study area and measurement of noise levels due to vehicular
movements, according to existing landuse pattern. The prevailing noise levels in the
neighboring community areas shall represent the baseline status for assessment of noise
impacts from proposed developments. The baseline study for noise environment has been
carried out through reconnaissance in the impact zone, identification of representative
sampling locations and monitoring of prevailing noise levels during study period.
3.3.1 Reconnaissance
The site is located in East Coast Road (ECR) which extends from Chennai to Ramnad.
The vehicular traffic on ECR and the road contribute to the noise levels in project area.
The prime objectives of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the existing
ambient noise levels during the day as well as during the night at residential zones
existing within 10 km radial distance. The terrain of the project site as well as the
surrounding area is under the influence of noise generated by heavy traffic on national
highway and from commercial activities in the individual villages. The noise levels in
surrounding selected villages, ECR were monitored using an imported precision noise
level meter (Larson and Davis, USA, Model 831). The prevailing ambient noise levels
along, ECR and in surrounding villages were monitored at total 5 locations. The details of
the monitoring stations are presented in Table 3.6
3.3.2 Community Noise Levels

The community noise is determined by recording the day-night noise level (Ldn). Ldn is
defined as the 24 hours equivalent sound level derived with a penalty of 10 dB (A) is
added to the measured instantaneous noise level measured during night time. i.e. from
2200 hrs to 0600 hrs. This is because the same level of noise during night time is more
annoying than day time.
Ldn for a given location is calculated from hourly equivalent sound levels (Leq) using the
following equation:
Ldn = 10 log [1/24{16(10(Ld/10)) + 8(10(Ln+10)/10))}]
Where,
Ld – equivalent noise level during day time (0600 to 2200 hrs)
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Ln – equivalent noise level during night time (2200 to 0600 hrs)
3.3.3 Baseline Status

The prevailing (pre-project) status of noise level has been assessed during summer season
in the surrounding villages, along ECR using a precision microprocessor based digital
noise level meter. The observed data on noise levels are presented. Taking into
consideration the quieter hour, the minimum equivalent noise level at a particular place is
called the background noise levels.
During study period observed equivalent noise levels (Leq) in Residential areas within
the study area varied in the range of 44.2- 52.5 dB (A) during day time and 42.5–49.1
dB(A) at night time
The observations related to prevailing ambient noise levels along the boundary limit
along ECR as well as in surrounding villages indicate the community level noise impact
within study area is insignificant.
The field observations during study period indicate that the ambient noise levels in the
study area were well within the prescribed standards for residential areas and silence
zones.
Table 3.6 Ambient Noise Monitoring Stations
Station Name of the Station Distance with respect
Code to Project Site/ Direction
1 Project Site ---
2 Gunduuppalavadi 3.95 Km (S)
3 Bahour 5.37 Km (NE)
4 Villupalayam 5.66 Km (N)
5. Kuruvinatham 6.82 Km (W)
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Figure 3.2 Noise Monitoring Location
Table 3.7 Ambient Noise Levels in Villages – Day/Night Time
Sr. Sampling Location Noise Levels [dB(A)] L (eq)

No. Week day Week End Standards
Day Night Day Night Day Night
1. Project Site (S1) 44.2 42.5 47.5 45.3 55 45
2. Gunduuppalavadi 49.8 48.3 52.5 49.1 55 45
3. Bahour 49.7 43.4 51.6 44.7 55 45
4. Villupalayam 50.2 43.5 51.8 43.6 55 45
5. Kuruvinatham 48.8 43.9 50.7 44.3 55 45
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3.4 Water Environment
The existing water resources, both surface and ground water with the corresponding
significance are identified within the study area (10 km radial distance) around project
site. The representative sampling locations for surface water and groundwater are
selected through reconnaissance to assess the existing status of water quality in the
impact zone. 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 resource and the
receiving body of the treated effluent keeping in view the discharge from the proposed
project. The standard methods prescribed for surface and groundwater sampling as well
as the analytical procedures for individual parameters is followed in this study.
The proposed project comes in CRZ III area. The study area represents rural environment
with sparsely located villages in all directions. The project region falls in coastal humid /
perhumid agroclimatic zone with average annual rainfall of about 1133 mm. There is no
irrigation facility available in the study area. Fisheries practice is predominant in the
project region. Groundwater is the principal resource for domestic and irrigation purposes
in almost all villages in the study area.
3.4.2 Water Quality Survey

Keeping in view the existing scenario related to water environment in the surrounding
villages the water quality survey has been planned through identification of water
resources and appropriate sampling locations for both surface and ground water in study
area depending on topography, surface runoff as well as natural and manmade
drainage/irrigation canal system. The prevailing status of water quality has been assessed
during April- June, 2014. Five sampling locations (2 from Ground water and 3 Surface
water) distributed in the study area were identified for water quality assessment.
Groundwater sampling locations were selected in different villages around the site based
on topography, landuse and utility of groundwater in the study area. Sampling locations
are enlisted in Table 3.8. The standard methods prescribed for surface and groundwater
sampling preservation as well as the analytical procedures for individual parameters is
followed in this study.
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3.4.3 Baseline Water Quality
Physico-chemical parameters alongwith biological indicators of pollution have been
identified for assessing the baseline status of water environment and identification of
impacts due to proposed developmental activities. In order to assess the water quality,
standard methods (APHA, AWWA 2007) were followed for sample collection,
preservation and analysis in the laboratory.
3.4.4 Physico-chemical Characteristics
Table 3.8 Water Quality Sampling Locations
Monitoring Locations
1. Utchimedu (Ground Water) 2. Manapet (Ground Water)
3. River Chunnambar 4. Sea water Near site
Figure 3.3 Water Quality Sampling Locations
Water samples were taken from the above locations and the results of the same are given in the
following tables.
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B) Sampling Results
River Sea water Drinking
Chunnambar Near site water IS
S.No Parameters Units Utchimedu Manapet 10500: 2012 Method of analysis
(Ground (Ground Permissiblr
Water) Water)
limits
1 Color Hazen BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 5.0 IS 3025;2, P 4 1983
2 pH - 7.95 8.59 7.81 8.0 6.5 – 8.5 IS 3025:2 P 11 1983
Temperature C 29.9 29.7 29.6 29.3 - IS 3025; P9 1983
Conductivity S/cm 2720 2815 29800 39400 NA IS 3025;2 P14 1983
Total Dissolved 23150 36300
mg/l 1480 1280 Max 500 IS 3025:1 P 16 1984
Solids
Salinity PPT 0.69 0.65 31.75 35.84 - -
2 3 5201BAPHA 22 nd
BOD mg/l BDL BDL -
Edn.2012
COD mg/l 4 BDL 3.5 4.6 IS3025 (pt 58)-2006
Total Hardness 4860 6840
mg/l 120 142 600 IS 3025(part 21): 1983
as CaCO3
115 175 IS 3025(part 23): 1986,
Total Alkalinity mg/l 126 148 600
ref-2009
17560 19840 IS 3025(part 32): 1988,
Chlorides mg/l 366 345 1000
ref-2009
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BDL IS 3025(part 55): 2003,
Aluminium mg/l BDL (DL0.02) BDL (DL0.02) BDL (DL0.02) 0.2
(DL0.02) ref-2009
0.05 0.06 IS 3025(part 49): 1994,
Zinc mg/l 0.15 0.01 15
ref-2009
BDL IS 3025(part 52): 2003,
Chromium mg/l BDL (DL0.01) BDL (DL0.01) BDL (DL0.01) 0.05
(DL0.01) ref-2009
BDL IS 3025(part 42): 1992,
Copper mg/l BDL (DL0.01) BDL (DL0.01) 0.04 1.5
(DL0.01) ref-2009
BDL
Cadmium mg/l BDL (DL0.01) BDL (DL0.01) BDL (DL0.01) 0.003 IS 3025(part 41): 1991
(DL0.01)
BDL IS 3025(part 47): 1994,
Lead mg/l BDL (DL0.01) BDL (DL0.01) BDL (DL0.01) 0.01
(DL0.01) ref-2009
8160 11390 IS 3025, 5 (part 45):
Sodium mg/l 152 165 -
1993, ref-2006
MPN/100 <2 <2 IS 1662, 1981(Reff
Total Coliforms 8 <2 NA
ml 2009)
Per Absent Absent Absent Absent IS 1662, 1981(Reff
E.Coli NA
100ml 2009)
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3.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT
Impacts on land environment from proposed project, could be mainly attributed to change
in land use pattern (direct and indirect). Accordingly for impact assessment on land
component., it is pertinent to study the existing landuse pattern in project area, soil
characteristics and details of waste generation from the project activities including the
resulting impacts on soil with respect to land application/disposal of solid hazardous
wastes and the of the surrounding terrestrial and aquatic environment.
The proposed project area is located in CRZ III. The surrounding study area (10 km
radial distance) falls in coastal belt of Bay of Bengal. Major part of the study area is
covered with terrain. The study area is surrounded by sparsely populated villages.
The project area in east coast (plain) falls in hot humid zone receiving about 1133 mm
average annual rainfall. The mean ambient temperature varies in the range; 21.1 0C –
36.10C with the extremes of 15.90C the lowest and 39.00C the highest temperature. There
are no reserve forests in the study area (10 km radius) and also no sensitive locations.
3.5.2 Baseline Data
Keeping in view the proposed activities at the site, the baseline data related to nature &
quality of soil, landuse and cropping patterns in impact zone are collected through field
survey and available data sources including project proponents. To assess existing soil
quality, total 4 samples villages were identified within 10 km radial distance around the
project site. The list of villages and the corresponding directions and distances from the
project site and the relative locations are depicted in following tables. Representative soil
samples at each site were collected from (0-20 cm) depth. Standard methods have been
followed for analyzing the oil samples for physico-chemical, bacteriological
characteristics and parameters related to agriculture productivity.
3.5.3 Physical Characteristics

The international pipette Method (Back, 1964) was adopted for determination of particle
size analysis. Physical parameters such as bulk density, porosity and water holding
capacity were determined by KR Box Method (Keen and Raczkowski, 1921).
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Air-dried and sieved samples have been used for determination of physical properties of
soil. The particle size distribution of the soil samples collected from different villages in
terms of percentage sand, silt and clay are presented in following sections. The other
physical characteristics, viz. bulk density, porosity and water holding capacity are also
presented in following sections. The bulk density of the soil in the study area has been
found in the ranges: 1.2-1.4 g/cm3.
3.5.4 Chemical Characteristics
The chemical characteristics of soil were determined by preparing saturate expact of soil
with distilled water in 1:2 ratio (as per Jackson procedure, 1967). Organic matter was
determined in terms of organic carbon by Walkely & Black method (1972). Fertility
status of soil in terms of available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were determined
by extracting soil with KCL, sodium carbon and ammonium acetate (FAO Soils Bulletin,
38/2 Rome) and Olsen‟s method (1954) respectively.
Specific chemical parameters were selected for determined soil characteristics. The
parameters selected were pH, electrical conductivity, soluble anions and cations, nutrients
and organic matter content. These results are presented in subsequent setions.
The pH of soil is an important factor which indicates the soil reaction. The pH of most of
the soil samples is acidic to neutral (5.6-7.3). The pH of the soil at project site is slightly
basic and conducive for plant growth.
3.5.5 Heavy Metals
The heavy metals occur in the solution as cations and are associated by the negatively
charged soil particles. They are held strongly as complex on the surface of clay domino
silicates hydrated oxides and humus. In general, adsorption increases with pH. Heavy
metals pollution is serious because it can persist for many decades. The heavy metals also
create problems in the nutrient utilization in plant and also marked reduction in
chlorophyll content.
Soil samples were also analysed for heavy metals such as Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), Boron
(B), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe) and Copper (Cr) and their concentration are presented in
subsequent sections. The presence of heavy metals at proper pH enhanced the microbial
activity for soil.
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Table 3.9 Soil Sampling Locations
S.No Locations
1 Project Site - S1
2 Kattukuppam – S2
3 Gunduuppallavadi – S3
4 Villupalayam – S4
5 Bahour – S5
Figure 3.4 Soil Monitoring Locations
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Table 3.10 Soil Test Results
S.No Parameter Unit soil 1 Soil 2 Soil 3 Soil 4 Soil 5
light light light

Colour Brownish Brownish
Yellowish brown yelloowish
Texture Sandy Sandy sandy sandy

1 loam loam sandy loam
Clay % 2.5 6.6 16.2 4.0 3.0
Silt % 4.9 6.8 5.8 12.7 5.8
Sand % 92.6 86.6 78 73.3 79.9
2 pH (1:2.5) 8.60 7.90 7.17 8.39 8.32
Electrical
Condutivity µS/cm 112 102 92 109 108
(1:2.5)
3
Organic
% 0.365 0.398 0.228 0.445 0.438
4 Carbon
Organic
% 0.629 0.686 0.394 0.766 0.754
5 Matter
6 Nitrogen as N % 0.066 0.050 0.105 0.055 0.029
7 Phosphorus % 0.03 0.02 0.05 0.02 0.01
8 Potash % 0.21 0.17 0.30 0.20 0.06
3.5.6 Land Use Pattern

Area use for agriculture is unirrigated mostly rainfed crops are grown due to inadequate
irrigation facilities. Land use pattern as per revenue/census records in different villages is
given in subsequent setions and percentage distribution of land under different villages is
given in subsequent setions. Rice and maize are the major crop grown in the villages;
Table 3.11 Land use classification
S.No Classification Area (Ha)
1 Forests 23856
2 Barren & Uncultivable Lands 10948
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3 Land put to non-agricultural uses 146085
4 Cultivable Waste 10430
5 Permanent Pastures & other grazing lands 18328
6 Groves not included in the area sown 16273
7 Current Fallows 8156
8 Other Fallow Lands 73136
9 Net Area sown 135998
10 Total 443210
3.5.7 Seismicity
As per the Seismic zonation map enclosed, Pondicherry falls under Zone II (Least
Active). Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and vertical directions will be adopted
while designing the structures.
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Figure 3.5 Sesimic Zonation Map of India

3.6 BIOLOGICAL 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 them selves 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.
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.
The study area for the Biological Environment for this project area was divided into two
sectors with an interval of 5km between the sectors. Ecological studies were carried out
by dividing the study area into four equal quarters (four quarters in the first 5 km circle
and four quarters in the 5-10 km circle).
3.6.2 Vegetation Analysis
The analysis of the results of vegetation in the entire 10 km radius of the site indicated
that there was an abundance of plant community in the entire area and its distribution
was heterogeneous. Since the project is construction of Beach Resorts, the impact on
biological environment will be less. Flora inside the premises was shrubs and bushes.
The presence of dry deciduous floral species in the region indicated that the study area
had low soil fertility. The availability of water was good, but because of the sandy loam
texture of the soil, the water holding capacity of the soil was low. This was conspicuous
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due to the presence of Spinifex spp and other thorny shrubs. These results were well
supported by the IVI values and the Raunkiaer‟s frequency tables.
3.6.3 Terrestrial Flora
The natural vegetation of the area may be broadly noted under two types: the hilly
vegetation and river bed vegetation, apart from roadside and avenue trees. Observations
on the Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, climbers, grasses, agricultural fields, medicinal plants, and
social plantations were made. The vegetation cover falls into following broad categories:
Natural vegetation
Grass lands
Aquatic flora
Agriculture fields
Social Plantations
3.6.4 Greenbelt Plantation

The study area was surveyed and preliminary data on vegetation type, wild animals and
birds was collected. This data was supplemented by information obtained through
enquiry with villages and secondary data collected from different sources. The floristic
characteristics within the study area around the site are listed in Table 3.14.
Table 3.12 List of Plants in Study Area
Sr. No. Family name Botanical Name Local name
Trees
1. Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica* Aam
2. Annonaceae Annona squamosa Staphal
3. Apocynaceae Alstonia scholaris* Kodale
4. Bignoniaceae Steriospermum suaveolens Billmara
5. Bombacaceae Bombax ceiba* Booruga
6. Caesalpinaceae Bauhinia malabarica* Basavanapada
7. Bauhinia recemosa* -
8. Caesalpina pulcherima Kenjige
9. Cassia fistula* Kakke
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10. Cassia siamea -
11. Casuarinaceae Casuarina equisitifolia* Casuarina
12. Euphorbiaceae Bridelia retusa Gurige
13. Fabaceae Butea frondosa* Palasha
14. Dalbergia latifolia* Beete
15. Lythraceae Lagerstroemia speciosa Holenandi
16. Meliaceae Azadirachta indica* Neem
17. Mimosaceae Acacia concinna* Seege
18. Myrtaceae Eucalyptus globulus* Nilgiri
19. Palmae Cocos nucifera* Narial
Shrubs
20. Asclepidaceae Gymnosporia Montana*
21. Celastraceae Maytenus emarginata
22. Euphorbiaceae Jatropha curcas*
23. Jatropha gossypifolia
24. Ricinus communis
25. Fabaceae Sesbania grandiflora
26. Flocourtiaceae Flacourtia indica
27. Malvaceae Hibiscus cannabinus*
28. Rubiaceae Atalantia monophylla
29. Atalantia racemosa
30. Verbenaceae Lantana camara
Vitex nigundo* Lakkili
Herbs
31. Acanthaceae Barleria prionitis*
32. Dipteracanthus prostrates
33. Justicia simplex*
34. Tiliaceae Grewia hirsute*
35. Apocynaceae Cathartanthus pusillus*
36. Vernonia cinerea
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37. Caesalpinaceae Cassia occidentalis*
38. Cassia tora*
39. Convolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides*
40. Fabaceae Tephrosia purpurea*
41. Zygophylaceae Tribulus terrestris*
Grasses
42. Cyperaceae Fibristylis aphylla*
43. Fimbristylis miliacea
44. Poaceae Cynodon dactylon*
45. Apluda mutica
46. Aristida funiculate
47. Aristida hystrix
48. Aristida setacea
Table 3.13 Mammals in Study Area
Sr. No. Zoological Name Common Name
1. Funambulus* Squirrels
2. Herpestes mungo* Mangoose
3. Lepus ruficaudatus Hare
4. Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit
5. Pteropus* Bat
6. Rattus rattus* Rat
Table 3.14 Avifauna Observed in Study Area

Sr. No. Zoological Name Common Name
1. Alcedo atthis Kingfisher
2. Athene brama Owlet, spotted
3. Centropus sinensis Crow, Pheasant
4. Chloropsis aurifrons Green Bulbul
5. Clamator jacobinus Cuckoo, Pied Crested
6. Elanus caervleus Kite
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7. Spilornis cheela Eagle
8. Streptopelia chinensis Dove, Spotted
9. Streptopelia senegalensis Dove, Little Brown
10. Sturnus pagodarum Myna
11. Treron phoenicopteras Pigeon, Common green
Table 3.15 Reptiles Observed in Study Area

Sr. No. Zoological Name Common name
1 Calotes versicolor* Common garden lizard
2 Calotes calotes Souther green calotes
3 Mabuya carinata* Common skink
4 Ptyas mucosus (NP) Dhaman/common ratsnake
5 Trimeresurus gramineus (P) Green/bamboo pit viper
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4. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 INTRODUCTION
The Study of Impact is necessary to identify and assess various environmental impacts
caused on the existing environs due to the proposed project, with a view to arrive at an
objective assessment of the possible harmful fall-outs and to plan necessary corrective and
remedial measures well in advance to contain these within the prescribed limits set by
Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MOEF&CC) and Pondichery
Pollution Control Committee (PPCC).
4.2 IMPACTS OF PROPOSED PROJECT

The impact assessment has been identified due to the proposed project components during
the construction, operational and the existing activities affecting environmental
components for “No Project Scenario”. The impacts due to the proposed projects are
described for the following components:
 Impact on Topography
 Impact on Air Quality
 Impact on Water Quality
 Impact on Climate
 Impact on Coastal Regulation Zone
 Impact on Noise Levels
 Impact on Aquatic Ecology
 Impact on Soil
 Impact on Socio-Economic Factors
The proposed project is construction of a Beach Resort (and thus have no or negligible
impacts)
4.3 IMPACTS ON TOPOGRAPHY

The impacts could be categorized as
1. Impact during Constructional phase
2. Impact during Operational phase
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4.3.1 Impact during Construction Phase
For the proposed construction of Beach Resort, construction site is limited to 200-500m
from the HTL line. Flora affected due to construction activities shall be replanted during
the construction stage itself and maintained till they achieve sufficient growth. It shall be
ensured to maintain the ground level of the project area.
4.3.2 Impact during Operational Phase
Proposed activity will lead to permanent change in land use. However restoration of
existing trees will be taken up.
4.4 IMPACTS ON AIR QUALITY

4.4.1 Impact during Constructional Phase
The major activities during construction phase of the project will be:
 Excavation
 Cutting and leveling, loading and unloading of construction materials
 Preparation / processing of construction materials
 Transportation of construction materials from the proposed project location
Impacts of these activities on various components of the environment are predominantly
dust in the area of construction.
Mitigation Measures
Adequate temporary canopies and sprinkling of water on surface areas alongside the
construction works would be done. These measures would control the dust pollutions and
thus no impacts on SPM or RPM levels in the ambient air quality are envisaged.
It must be noted that most of the impacts during construction phase will be temporary and
localized. Dust will be generated during excavation for building foundations which may
affect communities in the immediate vicinity of construction site. To mitigate the impact
due to Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) regular sprinkling of water will be envisaged
during construction activity. Most of the impacts will not be felt at the end of the
construction phase.
Strict norms will be follwed for vehicles to ensure Pollution under Control and periodical
checking will be conducted for all the vehicles entering at site.
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These impacts will not be felt in areas, which are not in the immediate vicinity of the
proposed project. As such the impacts during the constructional phase on various
environmental factors will be extremely marginal.
4.4.2 Impact during Operation phase

Air Environment
All the construction activities during the operational phase will be stopped. Hence no
air emissions are envisaged during operation.
Post project Air quality
Since the proposed project shall involve construction of resort alone, it must be noted
that impacts during operational phase will from DG sets. Adequate stack height will be
provided as per CPCB norms. So no major emissions are envisaged after construction
of the same.
4.5 IMPACTS ON WATER QUALITY

The existing water quality has been assessed by studying water samples in and around the
site.
4.4.3 Construction Phase
As the proposed project is located in CRZ III, water demand will be met from external
water source and water will be drawn from ground within the CRZ area. Basement is not
proposed in the Resort project. Hence there is no impact in the ground water quality.
4.4.4 Operational Phase
During operation, water requirement will be outsourced from authorized vendors.
Adequate STP installation is proposed at site for the treatment of the sewage water
generated. The treated water will be used for toiled and greenbelt development.
Rain water harvesting is also proposed which will enhance the ground water table.
Conclusions
Hence there is no appreciable adverse impact on the water environment in both
construction and operational phases.
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4.6 IMPACT ON COASTAL REGULATION ZONE (CRZ)
 As per the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government has
declared the coastal stretches of sea, bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and backwaters
which are influenced by tidal action (in the landward side) up to 500 metres from
the High Tide Line (HTL) and the land between the Low Tide Line (LTL) and the
HTL as Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), which is compiled as CRZ Notification,
2011 (Annexure 3) and its amendment. As per approved the Coastal Zone
Management Plan, the area of the proposed site falls in CRZ III, Proposed location
is near to Bay of Bengal.
 The development or construction activities in different categories of CRZ area
(CRZ I,II,III, & IV) shall be regulated by the concerned authorities at the state /
Union Territory level, in accordance with the MoEF&CC norms.
* Applicable Classification
As per CRZ notification, 2011, the proposed “Beach Resort” requires CRZ clearance
from MOEF&CC. As per the said notification, Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment,
Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan are to be submitted with Form 1 for
clearance.
4.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise levels higher than the threshold limit values can affect human beings at audio
logical, biological and behavioural levels. Continuous exposure of high level noise may
result in the following disorders in humans.
1. Fatigue
2. Annoyance
3. Temporary shift of threshold limit of hearing
4. Hypertension, high cholesterol
5. Detrimental Biological Disorders
4.7.1 Impacts on Construction phase

As evident during construction phase, the clearing, excavation and other works will
create noise sources.
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Protective measures like earplug / ear muffs will be provided in noise generating areas
and this would mitigate impact on construction workers.
4.7.2 Impacts on operational phase

The major noise sources during operation is DG sets. This will be mitigated by providing
acoustic enclosures. Thus there is going to be no escalation of noise levels due to the
proposed project.
Adequate Green Belt will be provided with in the site during the construction phase
which will help in noise attenuation.
Conclusion
From the above background it is envisaged that there will not be any impact on noise
levels in and around the area, due to the proposed project.
4.8 IMPACTS ON AQUATIC ECOLOGY

The project is proposed in 200- 500m from the HTL line. There is no development in 0-
200m from HTL line. But every care is being taken to avoid and not to disturb the water
and ecological environment.
Conclusions
Hence there is not much impact on the Aquatic Environment during both construction and
operational phases.
4.9 IMPACTS ON SOIL

4.9.1 Impacts of construction phase
Construction activities like material storage shall be carried outside the CRZ area to
ensure minimum disturbance to the soil quality of the area. Some amount of soil will be
cleared and labelled as required, but all care will be taken to maintain the land level as
original.
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4.9.2 Impacts of operational phase
During oprational phase, organic waste and inorganic waste will be generated. Organic
wastes will be treated in organic waste convertor and it will be reused as manure for
gardening and inorganic wastes will be disposed through authorized vendors.
Conclusion
Hence the impact on the soil environment will be negligible during construction and
operational phases.
4.10 IMPACT ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS

The proposed project will have no negative impact on local socio-economic conditions
of the people in the immediate vicinity of the area. Construction of resort would provide
temporary employment to the people, there by creating a positive impact on the society
due to this project.
4.10.1 Impacts of construction phase

The proposed construction would develop employment to construction workers, piping
technicians, electricians and engineers. Since most of the construction workers and
technicians will be sourced locally, there will be enhancement of socio economic
condition.
4.10.2 Impacts of operational phase

During operation phase, there will be continuous influx of people due to adequate
infrastructure facilities since it is a beach resort.
Conclusion
Hence the impact on the socio economic environment will be positive during
construction phase and no negative effects during operational phases.
4.11 EVALUATION OF IMPACTS

The environmental impacts of a project depend both on the proposed project activities and
the existing environmental settings. The potential impact of proposed project has already
been discussed in this chapter. This chapter evaluates these impacts under various
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scenarios. The environmental impact assessment process involves four basic steps of
Identification
 Evaluation
 Interpretation
 Communication
A number of techniques are available for the assessment of impacts. Each of these
techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages. The selection of any of these
techniques for any particular project depends largely upon the choice of judgment of the
analysis. The technique chosen should be comprehensive, easy to understand, systematic
and flexible. Considering these criteria for this project, the matrix method was used, with
an impact scale of -4 to +4.
4.12 MATRIX METHOD

The matrix used for EIA consists of project activities on the x-axis and the environmental
components likely to be affected by these activities on the y-axis. Each cell of the matrix
represents a subjective evaluation of the impact of the particular components, in terms of
magnitude importance. A blank cell indicates no impact of the activity on the component.
The magnitude (m) is represented by a number from 1-4 where
1=minimal
2=appreciable
3=significant
4=severe
Positive sign (or negative sign) indicates beneficial impact and negative sign indicates
adverse impact. The importance (w) of the impact is given on a scale of 1-4 in each cell.
This number indicates the relative importance of impact of the activity on the concerned
component for this project. The magnitude and importance are multiplied to give a score
for each cell (mijwij). The scores of individual cells in each row are added to determine
the total impact of all project activities on each component. Similarly, the scores in
individual cells in each row are added to determine the total impact of each activity on all
the environmental components likely to be affected. Grand total of all cells indicates the
total project impact. This can be represented by the following equation:
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Total project impact= m ijw ij
where
th th
mij = (positive or negative) magnitude of the j activity on the i environmental
component and
th th
wij = importance of the j activity on the i environmental component
Since both m and n vary from 1-4 the total score in each cell can theoretically vary
between -16 and +16, therefore the total project impact can vary between (-16* total
number of cells in the matrix) and (16*total number of cells in the matrix), to compare
scores from the matrices containing different number of cells, the total project score can
be normalized to a scale of 100 as follows:
Total project impact

Total project impact = -------------------------------------------- * 100
16 * Total number of cells in matrix
On the scale, the overall impact can be classified as follows:
Total project impact (scale of 100) Magnitude
-100 to –75 Severely adverse
-75 to –50 Significantly adverse
-50 to –25 Appreciably adverse
-25 to 0 Minimally adverse
0 to 25 Minimally beneficial
25 to 50 Appreciably beneficial
50 to 75 Significantly beneficial
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75 to 100 Very highly beneficial
4.12.1 Limitations of Matrix Method

While assessing impact by the matrix method, the following limitations should be kept in
mind:
Guidelines for use of this approach are minimal, this may lead to ambiguities.
Evaluation of impacts is based on subjective judgement, which can vary from individual
to individual.
Component to component interaction cannot be represented hence inter-relationships
between impacts cannot be shown.
Primary, secondary and tertiary impacts cannot be clearly distinguished.
4.12.2 Justification for Matrix Method

In spite of limitations listed above, the matrix method is useful for the purpose of this
project. It identifies the impact of each project activity on each environmental
component. Evaluation and interpretation of impacts do convey a holistic view of the
environmental impacts of the project. In addition, the matrix method is an easy Tool to
communicate the results of EIA exercise.
Table 4.1 Impact Assessment Matrix for Scenario 1 (No Project)

Environmental components likely Activities likely to affect Environmental components
to be affected
Construction Vehicular DG Set Impacts on
Activities Movement Operation components
Visibility Magnitude - - - -
Importance - - - -
Air Quality Magnitude - - - -
Importance 1 -1 - -
Noise and Vibration Magnitude -2 -2 - -
Importance -2 -1 - -
Surface water quality Magnitude - - - -
Importance - - - -
Ground water quality Magnitude - - - -
Importance - - - -
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Environmental components likely Activities likely to affect Environmental components
to be affected
Activities Movement Operation components
Soil Quality Magnitude - - - -
Importance - - - -
Flora and Fauna Magnitude - - - -
Importance - - - -
Aesthetics Magnitude - - - -
Importance - - - -
Land use Pattern Magnitude -1 - - -1
Importance -1 - - -1
Human Health Magnitude -1 - - -1
Employment Magnitude 2 - - 1
Importance 1 - - 1
Total impact of activity -4 -4 - -2
Total impact of activity on a scale of 100 -10
Table 4.2 Impact Assessment Matrix for Scenario 2 (Project without EMP)
Activities likely to affect Environmental Components
Environmental Components likely Construction Vehicular DG Set Impacts on
to be affected Activities Movement operation components
Importance - - - -
Air Quality Magnitude - -1 -2 -
Importance -1 -1 -1 -2
Noise and Vibration Magnitude -2 -2 -2 -5
Importance -2 -1 -2 -4
Importance - - - -
Ground water quality Magnitude - - - -
Importance - - - -
Soil Quality Magnitude - - -1 -
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Importance - - -1 -
Flora and Fauna Magnitude -2 - - -
Importance -2 - - -
Aesthetics Magnitude 1 - - 1
Importance 1 - - 1
Land use Pattern Magnitude -1 - - -1
Human Health Magnitude 2 - - -1
Importance 2 - - -1
Employment Magnitude 4 3 - 5
Importance 4 3 - 5
Total impact of activity 3 1 -9 -3
Total impact of activity on a scale of 100 -8
Table 4.3 Impact Assessment Matrix For Scenario 3 (Project With EMP)
Environmental Components likely Activities likely to affect Environmental Components
to be affected
Activities Movement operation components
Importance - - - -
Air Quality Magnitude 1 1 - -
Importance 1 1 -2 -
Noise and Vibration Magnitude -2 -2 -2 -2
Importance -2 -1 - -2
Importance - - - -
Ground water quality Magnitude 2 1 - 3
Importance 1 1 - 2
Soil Quality Magnitude 2 - - 2
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Environmental Components likely Activities likely to affect Environmental Components
to be affected
Activities Movement operation components
Importance 2 - - 2
Flora and Fauna Magnitude 2 - - 2
Importance 3 - - 3
Aesthetics Magnitude 2 - - 2
Importance 2 - - 2
Land use Pattern Magnitude 1 - - -1
Importance 1 - - -1
Human Health Magnitude 1 - - -1
Importance 1 - - -1
Employment Magnitude 3 3 - 2
Importance 4 3 - 2
Total impact of activity 25 7 -4 -
Total impact of activity on a scale of 100 + 14
4.13 CONCLUDING REMARKS

The Environment Impact Assessment through Matrix Method gives the following
conclusion
1. The proposed proposal of Beach Resort will not result in any significant
impact to Environment.
2. The impact of proposed unit will be fully mitigated by the Environment
Management Plans (EMP‟s).
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5. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
5.1 INTRODUCTION
The Environmental Monitoring Program is laid out based on the following definition of
environmental monitoring:
“Environmental effects monitoring is the repetitive and systematic measurement of
thecharacteristics of environmental components to test specific hypotheses of the effects
of humanactivity on the environment. Environmental monitoring is undertaken primarily
to determine theenvironmental effects of human activities, and secondarily to increase
understanding of cause-effect relationships between human activity and environmental
change.”
a. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS MONITORING IN EIA

Environmental effects monitoring programs provide the necessary information to:
1. Verify the accuracy of EIA predictions; and
2. Determine the effectiveness of measures to mitigate adverse effects of projects on
the environment.
Feedback from environmental monitoring programs may be used to:
1. Determine whether more or less stringent mitigation measures are needed;
2. To improve the predictive capabilities of EIAs.
Environmental monitoring program is a vital process of any management plan. This helps
in signalling the potential problems resulting from the proposed project and will allow for
prompt implementation of effective corrective measures. The environmental monitoring
will be required for the construction and operational phases.
The main objectives of environmental monitoring area:
 To assess the changes in environmental conditions,
 To monitor the effective implementation of mitigation measures,
 Warn significant deteriorations in environmental quality for further prevention
action.
In order to meet the above objectives the following parameters need to be monitored:
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 Afforestation;
 Water Quality and Public Health;
 Air and Noise quality;
 Soil Conservation;
 Waste Disposal.
b. POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM

The summarized form of post monitoring details is presented in the following Table 5.1.
These monitoring can be used for the proposed project.
Table 5.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan
S. Area of Number of Frequently of

Parameters to be Analyzed
No Monitoring Sampling Stations Sampling
Quarterly
Site (One upwind
Ambient Air
1. &one downwind 24 hourly period PM 10, PM 2.5, SO2 and
Quality
location) NOx and CO
8 hr period
Stack Emission Stack of Operating SO2 and NOx and

2 Quarterly
Monitoring DG CO
pH, Temp, Conductivity,

3. Water Quality Sea Water, Site Quarterly TSS, TDS, BOD, O&G
Heavy metals
Day & night time in dB(A)

4. Noise Project Site Quarterly
levels
Physicochemical properties,
5. Soil Site Once in a year
Nutrients, Heavy metals
Waste Physical & Chemical

6. Site Once in a year
Characterization Composition
Terrestrial Within 10km, Symptoms of injuries on

7. Once in three years
Ecology around the project plants, absorption of
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chemicals
Density and Diversity of

Aquatic Marine Water near
8. Once in three years fish, plankton and macro
Ecology the project site
invertebrates.
c. REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION

All the necessary reports and documents shall be prepared complying with the statutory
rules & regulations. Proper and due care shall be taken to adhere to the laid down rules
and regulations by the government.
Regular and periodic record shall be kept in order to ensure easier, comparable and brisk
review and projection of past, present and future performances. Also, the management
shall ensure to prepare separate records for water, wastewater, solid waste, air, emission,
soil & manure regularly and periodically in order to provide better and smooth vigilance.
The management shall look into the fact that as soon as the preparation of reports gets
over it shall be forwarded to the concerned authority with due care for the purpose of
reviewing.
Adhering to the rules and regulations the management shall ensure that the outcome of
reports and conclusions drawn shall be prepared as per the laid down regulations and
procedures.
These reports/documents shall be regularly and periodically reviewed and any

changes/discrepancies found in mitigation measures/ operation/ management/ shall be
brought into notice instantaneously and all possible corrective actions shall be taken to
match the discrepancies been witnessed.
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6 RISK ASSESSMENT, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER
MANAGEMENT PLAN
6.1 RISK ASSESSMENT

6.1.1 Introduction to risk assessment
Risk assessment is a method that has proven its value as an all-round tool for improving
the safety standards prevalent in every hazardous industry. The planners and engineers
now provide in-built systems for prevention of any accident but we know that these are
not sufficient as amply demonstrated by the accidents all over the world. Risk
assessment is a tool to help in the analysis of the risk posed by the different project
activities to the surrounding population and also quantification of the same.
The findings of risk assessment are detailed into Disaster Management Plan (DMP), also
known as On-site Emergency Plan/ Off-site Emergency plan.
6.1.2 Objectives
The objectives of the risk assessment
 Assessing risk levels due to the operations
 Identification of the risk mitigation measures to bring the potential risk within
acceptable range
 To suggest general safety improvement measures for the facility.
 To help generate accident free hours that in turn increase production
 To identify emergency scenarios and suggest mitigation measures.
The underlying basis of risk assessment is simple in concept. It offers methods to answer
the following five questions:
What are the risks?
What are the causes of risks?
What are the consequences of risks?
What is the probability of the risk causing events?
Whether the risk is socially acceptable?
6.1.3 Philosophy behind risk assessment
Risk is the unwanted consequence of an event. Risk occurs when lot of risk causing
factors occur at the same time causing an accident involving a fire or explosion. Risk
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form an inherent part of life. Some risks are readily acceptable while some much less
frequent risks that attract lot of attention and are unacceptable to public.
The influences of various factors on the public perception of risk are summarized in
Table 6.1 as follows:
Table 6.1 Factors Influencing Public Perception
Sr. Factors influencing Description
No. public perception
1 Control People are more willing to accept risks they impose upon
themselves than to have risks imposed upon them.
2 Dread and scale of Fear is greatest where the consequences of risks are likely to be
Impact catastrophic rather than spread over time.
3 Familiarity People appear to be far more willing to accept risks that are
familiar rather than new risks
4 Timing Risks are more acceptable if the risk consequences are
immediate or short-term, rather than delayed consequences
5 Social amplification & Concerns are increased if media coverage or graphic depiction of
attenuation events is there, reduced if there is economic hardship
6 Trust If public trusts policy makers, public trusts regulators or industry
as being honest, admit mistakes and limitations and one who take
into account different views, then public is more likely to place
credibility in them.
Source: British Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology – “Safety in numbers - Risk
Assessment & Environment Protection”
The need for communicating acceptable risks is very important. Though setting acceptable
criteria for use in quantitative risk assessments may often lead to disagreement between parties,
nevertheless sound techniques and methods have led to the definition of acceptable levels of
risks taking into account the need of people to feel safe in their day-to-day activities.
A risk assessment should therefore, be seen as an important component of any or all ongoing
preventive actions aimed at minimizing and thus hopefully, avoiding accidents. Re-assessments
should therefore follow at regular intervals, and/or after any changes that could alter the hazard,
so contributing to the overall prevention programme and disaster management plan of the
project.
6.2 METHODOLOGY OF RISK ASSESSMENT

The risk is measured usually by various screening techniques that vary from one
technique to another. No single risk measure is sufficient for conveying all the
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possibilities and combinations in process risks. The basic methodology adopted for risk
assessment is generally based upon the nature of the hazard, the basic need for
conducting risk assessment and the information and resources available for such risk
assessment.
There are many methods that can be used to assess and rank risks. Some of the methods
and ranking system are listed below:
The method rates the scenarios on the basis of expected severity of incidence and the
probability of occurrence. The legend given indicates the level of severity for the colour
coding adopted.
Table 6.2 Probability of occurrence with respect to severity of incident
Legend
The following illustrates the detailed philosophy of the classification of incidence

severity.
MAJOR INCIDENTS:
 Personnel: Fatality or permanently disabling injury
 Community: One or more severe injuries
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 Environmental: Event having serious on-site or off-site impact, results in offsite
agency involvement and a major fine, serious negative public health or financial
impacts, major local negative media coverage, international negative media
coverage.
 Facility: Major or total destruction to process area(s)
SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
 Personnel: One or more severe injury
 Community: One or more minor injuries
 Environmental: Event having significant on-site or off-site impact and requiring
prompt agency and corporate notification, serious negative public impact or
perception, significant local negative media coverage, a fine is likely.
 Facility: Major damage to process area(s)
MINOR INCIDENTS:
 Personnel: Single injury, not severe, possible lost time.
 Community: Odour or noise complaint from public
 Environmental: Event results in agency reporting or consent violation, minor
negative public impact or perception, little or no local media coverage, a fine is
not likely
 Facility: Some equipment damage
INCIDENTAL INCIDENTS:
 Personnel: Minor or no injury, no lost time
 Community: No hazard to public, no public complaint
 Environmental: Environmental event with no agency involvement or consent
violation, no negative public impact or perception.
 Facility: Minimal equipment damage
 Another method that can be used for the classification of incidence and used for
risk analysis is the NIOSH method. The NIOSH method gives in brief the
methodology and the hazard risk matrix to assess the risks posed by use of
hazardous substances.
METHODOLOGY:
 List of all possible hazards that exist in the study area.
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 Assessment of all the possible hazards that exist in the study area.
 Selection of the identified hazards for consequence analysis.
 Consequence analysis of the identified areas.
 The hazard risk matrix is a useful tool to accord a risk rating for each hazard
identified in terms high, medium or low. The hazard risk matrix is illustrated
below.
Hazard Risk Matrix
1. Hazard:
2. Potential Location:
Table 6.3 Table for Hazard Risk Matrix

Severity
Probability
Low Medium High
Low
Medium
High
3. Area in which potential location(s) exists:
4. Date:
6.3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

6.3.1 Introduction
Hazard Identification is a tool that is very useful for conducting a risk assessment as it
helps in identification and detailing of hazards that exist in a given project. The hazard
identification is done prior to the consequence analysis in a given project and serves as
the core base of information on which whole risk assessment is based. The basic
principle of risk analysis lies in the answer to the questions about risk such as type,
causes, consequences and frequency.
6.3.2 Hazard identification
Variety of chemicals used in the project poses threat to the overall safety because some
chemicals are highly flammable, highly volatile, etc. and some may require special care.
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The hazard identification is done to list all of these safety cautions that are to be taken
while handling, storage or use of these chemicals. Special care has been taken to avoid
clustering all the information so that only those safety aspects are mentioned which are
of relevance to this company and its range of chemicals.
6.3.3 General Hazards
All the probable potential hazards are classified under different heads.
i. Spillage Hazards
ii. Toxic vapor release hazards
iii. Explosion or accident hazards
iv. Corrosion hazards
v. Natural Calamities
6.4 CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS

6.4.1 Occurrence of incident
The incidents occur as a result of combination of various individual incidents. These
cannot be completely predicted and prevented; however, efforts can be made to prevent
the simultaneous occurrence of events that lead to an accident. Various efforts can be
made to prevent accidents such as formulation of proper SOPs, constant training,
proper reporting and analysis of the near misses and minor accidents, proper
communication channels, etc.
6.4.2 Evaluation of incidents
This chapter deals with the evaluation of all the incidents possible that could cause loss
of lives or injury to persons. Out of the incidents selected various possible scenarios
such as spillages, toxic release, fire scenarios or explosion.
6.4.3 Selection of incidents
The selection of incidents is done to restrict the total number of incidents to a
reasonable level, without leaving out significant incidents. Thus, the purpose is to select
a representative range of incidents from the list of incidents that is generated by the
evaluation process.
6.4.4 Present case
The only risks and operational hazards foreseen from the proposed resort are listed in
table 6.4.
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Table 6.4 Risks and Operational Hazards from the proposed project
Scenario Effects
During Construction Accidents to workers working at Might cause injury to workers
Phase a height
Spillage of construction material Might cause water and soil
like concrete, cement, chemicals pollution
,etc
During Operation Natural calamities like Might cause damage to
Phase Cyclones, Earth quakes structures, leading to injury to
nearby flora and fauna
Human tampering Might cause damage to
structures
6.4.5 Consequence calculations

In the consequence analysis and its calculations, number of mathematical and
calculation models are used. In consequence analysis, number of models is used to
estimate the effects of an incident (spillage) and prediction of damage of the effects.
These calculations can roughly be divided in three major groups:
a) Determination of the source strength parameters;
b) Determination of the consequential effects;
c) Determination of the damage or damage distances.
The types of models that are used in a specific risk study strongly depend upon the type
of material involved such as physical state of the materials, nature of hazard, storage
criteria and type of failure anticipated.
6.4.6 Conclusions from the Analysis

In the given project no hazard is not anticipated as the project is a beach resort does not
include any chemicals.
Thus risk analysis for the proposed project does not show any significant risk factor in
the same.
The following are the objectives of the on-site emergency control plan
 Minimizing the risk and impact of event.
 Rapid control and containment of the hazard
 Effective evacuation of the affected persons and prevention of damage to the
property.
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Thus the element of successful hazard management can be identified as:
a. Reliable early detection
b. Careful planning
c. Efficient personnel
d. Adequate technical facilities
e. Effective communication
f. Ensuring correct responses
g. Proper training to all concerned personnel
Each employee should study the approved on- site emergency control plan very
carefully to carry out the instructions set forth. The main controller, the incident
controller and the safety officer with the help of the Emergency Squad will be
responsible for the effective execution of the on- site emergency plan.
6.5 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam regions are situated in the east coast and has a flat
terrain. But the Mahe region is in the west coast with hilly terrain. The entire territory is prone
to multi Hazard disasters viz., Predictable disasters, unpredictable disasters and Other disasters.
Puducherry alone has 24 km of coastline. The major part of this union territory lying on the
coast of Bay of Bengal influenced by North East Monsoon. Hence puducherry is prone to
many disasters.
The following table shows the type of recent disaster encountered in Puducherry.
S.No. Type of Description year fatalities
Disaster
1. Earthquake 5.2 magnitude, 10 km depth in 2001 No death toll
sea, only tremors
were felt.
2. Floods & During North east monsoon 2005 5
Cyclone
3. Floods & Due to Whirl wind occurred 2008 4
Cyclone
4. Cyclone At yanam during August 2007 2
5. Tsunami 9.0 magnitude quake was 2004 601
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located in the Indian Ocean near
the west coast of
Sumatra,Indonesia.
It radiated from the entire

length of the 1,600 km (990 mi)
rupture that caused Tsunami.
6.5.1 Disaster Management during Construction phase

During construction, the working personnel shall be given the following appropriate
protective equipments:
1. Fire Helmets
2. Rubber hand Gloves
3. Industrial Safety Helmets
4. Safe Walk Ladder
5. Ear Muffs
6. Oxygen meter
7. Fire retardent suits
8. Hand Operated Siren
9. Explosive meter
10. Red / Green Flag
11. Industrial safety shoes with steel toe
12. Slash goggles
13. Gum boots
S.No. Disaster Type Precautions
1. Earthquake, Floods & . Inspection and
Cyclone, Tsunami certification (tagging)
of the erection.
Intermediate guard
rails,
Barrier and warning notices,
Regular inspection
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Provision of toe guards to prevent items from
rolling over the edge
Secure fixing ladder
condition, position and
foundation, suitability
slippery sideways.
availability of extinguishers
reducing the possibility of ignition sources,
provision of exit alarms,
personnel awareness of the risks
emergency procedures
Fire availability of extinguishers,
reducing the possibility of ignition sources,
emergency procedures
regular training of responsible “fire marshals”
Hazardous Substance should be taken care by preserving the material

at right place and in approved conditions
erection and regular check up and vigilance

during use of ladders
Plant and machinery proper pre- approved and certified equipment with
hazards regular periodic maintenance
Regular inspection
reducing the possibility of ignition sources
personnel awareness of the risks
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6.5.2 Safety Plan
During construction, safety is an important factor for all personnel working at the site.
During excavation and erection of proposed facility, the project authority shall formulate
safety policy with the following regulations:
 To provide necessary equipment, safety appliances and to ensure their proper use.
 To ensure that all safety factors are taken into account in the design, construction,
operation and erection machinery and equipment
 To provide training in fire fighting operations
 To notify regulations, instructions and notices in the common language of
employees
 To prepare safety rules for the employees as per the safety policy
 To allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy conditions of work
6.5.3 Safety Training
A training center shall be set up for the employees. Safety officers will be provided
training by the faculty members from the corporate center and Industrial safety
Institutions. Some remedial measures proposed to be adopted to prevent the hazards are:
 Reliable type of fire detection system with proper zoning
 Every employee shall cooperate and actively participate in maintaining and
improving safety standards
 Proper fire watching by all concerned would be ensured.
 Safety officials shall prepare a leaflets regarding safety awareness and shall
conduct safety awareness programme.
6.5.4 Natural disasters
On Site Emergency Management Plan
Earthquake
Spatial and temporal impacts of earthquake are large. Resource requirements are both
intensive and extensive for management of earthquake. Though the project impact area
comes under seismic zone- II, the probability of occurrence of earthquake in future is not
ruled out. In the case earthquake occur, following management plan will be adopted:
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Fire
Though fire in general is a localized problem it may assume unmanageable proportions

if immediate care is not taken. Following management plan shall be adopted:
Flood and Cyclones
Since the proposed site is located very close to coastal plain of seashore, the area is highly
susceptible to coastal flooding.
Inundation by the sea on coastal areas is potentially caused by unusually high tide,
storm surge, hurricanes (cyclonic storms) and wave activity including tsunamis. Coastal
floods may also be caused by structural failure of defences with some locations
subject to combinations of tidal and river impacts. Long-term processes like
subsidence and rising sea level as a result of global warming can lead to encroachment
of the sea on land.
Floods:
Floods are among the most common and destructive natural hazards causing extensive
damage to infrastructure, public and private services, the environment, the economy and
devastation to human settlements. Floods usually are local, short-lived events can
happen suddenl y and sometimes with little or no warning. They usually are caused by
intense storms that produce more runoff than an area can store or a stream can carry
within its normal channel.
S.No. Disaster Type Precautions

1. Earthquake . Since earthquake is the most uncertain natural
occurrence giving birth to massive calamities on
both life and property, adequate care has been
taken into account while designing the
infrastructure facilities for the proposed site as
per seismic zone.
• Extensive rescue operations are required to shift
the injured persons to the nearest medical units
and evacuate the trapped individuals to safer
places. Appropriate medical services are
necessary to control epidemics in the post
earthquake period.
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• Suitable steps on war footing basis need to be
adopted to restore all the essential services like,
electricity, water and food supply,
telecommunication, transportation, etc. Proper steps
should also ensure the protection and safeguard of
properties.
• Damage to road access due to landslides/land
subsidence would need immediate clearing for
which operations in close coordination with the
concerned departments/agencies in the district will
have to be made. Areas indicating signs of
liquefaction should be declared out of bounds and
district vigil should be kept to prohibit trespassing.
• Foundations of the structures prone to
liquefaction will require technical
assessment.
• Alteration in the river, creek and canal water
flow that may inundate the site areas would
require immediate evacuation of people and
properties in coordination with the district
authorities.
Fire • Storage of fuel will be as per the rules and

guidelines as laid down in the relevant statutes.
• Adequate fire safet y equipments e.g.
extinguishers, dry chemicals, carbon dioxide,
foam spray; water spray should be kept in the
complex.
• IS codes for cables to be
applied for preventing short circuits in
wiring.
• Adequate Immediate actions call for the
extinguishing of fire b y using proper devices
necessary, depending on the nature of the fire
keeping in consideration that the fires are not
spread further to cause greater loss of life and
properties.
• Immediate rescue operations will be initiated
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for which assistance of the local fire service
authorities to be sought.
• Emergency medical attention will be extended
to the affected / injured persons immediately.
Flood • Public awareness raising on flood

preparedness, response and mitigation
Structural:
measures;
Embankments, • Stockpiling of emergency relief materials
Water shed i.e., food, fodder for livestock, emergency
management, medicines, materials for temporary shelter
Reservoirs, etc;
Natural water • Installation of community-based earl y warning
retention basin system for issuance of timely and effective
and buildings flood warnings;
on elevated • Management of safe areas for temporary removal
area of people and property from a threatened
location;
Non- •
structural: Transportation to
safe areas/
Flood plain evacuation centre;
zoning and • Ensuring
Flood access to health and
forecasting and sanitation facilities;
warning
Cyclones Keep a hurricane Lantern filled with kerosene, flash

light and enough dry cells. Keep some wooden
boards ready so that glass windows can be
boarded.
• Keep your radio on and listen to latest weather
warnings and advisories from the nearest All
India Radio station. Pass the information to others.
• Get away from low lying beaches or other
locations which may be swept by high tides or
storm waves. Leave sufficiently early before
your way to high ground gets flooded. Do not
delay and run the risk of being marooned.
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• Get extra food, specially things which can
be eaten without cooking or with very little
preparation. Store extra drinking water in
suitable covered vessel.
• Check on everything that might blow away or be
torn loose. Kerosene tins, cans, agricultural
implements, garden tools, road signs and other
objects become weapon of destruction in strong
winds. Remove them and store them in a covered
room.
• If the centre of' „eye' of the storm passes directl y
over your place, there will be a lull in the wind
and rain, lasting for half an hour or more. During
this period stay in safe place. Make emergency
repairs during the lull period if necessary, but
remember that strong wind will return suddenly
from the opposite direction, frequently with even
greater violence.
• Remain in shelters until informed by those in
charge that they may return home and report the
losses to the appropriate authorities.
Details of district profile with potential disasters and areas prone to it are mentioned
along with district level DMP measures. Check if project area comes in any of the
areas prone to natural disasters.
Despite all efforts and the measures provided for, it is within the realm of possibility that
emergencies and accidents can take place. The primary objective of Emergency
Management Plan is to defend the men, material and property against such hazards
and restore normalcy as soon as possible. An Emergency Management Group (EMG)
is thus constituted with such objective and to provide help to those in need in the times
of disaster. The EMG constitutes of personnel having various duties and responsibilities
which work in tandem with each other and proper hierarchy to mitigate the adverse
impacts of disasters and return to normalcy with immediate effect. All the personnel of
EMG operate through Emergency Control Centre (ECC) that is a nodal point for all
communications and record of observations and data logging.
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KEY PERSONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
For effective handling of the emergency, there will be a designated Site Main
Controller (SMC), Work Incident Controller (WIC) and various other key persons. The
key responsibilities of all the personnel that form the part of EMG are as follows:
Site Main Controller

He will report to the Emergency Control Center and will assume overall responsibility of
the site and its personnel. The main duties of SMC comprises of:
• Assessing the magnitude of the situation and decide whether a major emergency
exists or is likely to develop, requiring external assistance.
• Inform District emergency chief (i.e. District Collector)
accordingly.
• Ensure that the key personnel are called in
promptly.
• Maintain a continuous review of possible developments and assess these to
determine most probable course of events.
• Assume the head of ECC and oversee all the functions are performed
as planned.
Work Incident Controller

The WIC will report to the SMC and would act in such a manner as to manage
the hazardous situation, put in control and mitigate. The main duties of WIC comprises
of:
• Exercise direct operational control of the affected
area.
• Ensure the accounting for personnel and arrange for non essential workers to
be sent to assembl y point.
• Arrange for a chronological record of the emergency to be
maintained.
• Establish communication link with the ECC (through phone or messenger) and
keep the SMC
informed about the developments at the incident site
Safety Coordinator
The Safet y Coordinator would assist the WIC in removal of unsafe situations and act as
overseer to monitor that all the activities for emergency management are performed
safel y and will not escalate the situation.
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Medical Officer
The M.O. will rush to the scene of emergency on receipt of information and ensure that
casualties are receiving adequate help. The WIC is to be informed of the steps taken
and seek advice for further mobilization of medical resources from within and outside the
site.
Maintenance Support
Officer
He will provide assistance as per the demand of WIC / Safet y Officer and will be
responsible for electrical supply cut-off / restoration and other mechanical and workshop
help.
Civil Support Officer

His responsibility is to provide fabrication/construction manpower for any demolition/
construction as per the emergent situation and provide temporary barricade to the affected
location.
Material Support Officer

He has to ensure that the stores remain open throughout the period of emergency
for providing material assistance together with providing assistance to the Maintenance
Support officer and Civil Support officer for receiving adequate supplies of machinery
spares and material.
Area Staff
They will ensure removal of non essential workers to the assembly points and will
facilitate Roll
Caller to verify the causality.
Running Messengers
Running messengers will act as per the direction of respective key
personnel.
Employees
All the employees are responsible to inform their section in charge about the mishap. The
employees of the emergency area except involved in the emergency handling must
assemble at the designated assembl y points.
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Technical Coordinator
The persons in charge of the respective sections are designated as Technical Coordinators.
They will ensure that all operations are put in safe and standby condition.
Utilities Coordinator
The utilities coordinator will hold the responsibility of examining and assessing the
requirement of water for the purpose of fire fighting and other requirements like
drinking and processing water. If required, he will shut down the main power supply to
the site and arrange for safe backup power in the affected area and the emergency control
center.
Liaison and Public Relations

Coordinator
The liaison and Public Relations coordinator may be a separate person or the duties may
be performed by SMC only. He will liaise with local police/ law enforcing authority,
District Collector, Chief Medical Officer, District Fire Officer, etc. for possible help, if
needed.
Transportation
Coordinator
The transportation coordinator will have the responsibility of ensuring that all vehicles
are in good state of repair and maintain a log of all vehicle movement and remain
standby for any immediate situation.
Communication
Coordinator
Communications officer will provide information to the emergency services as directed
by SMC and shall have all available means and messengers to communicate.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
In addition to planning and delegating responsibilities to the identified key persons, the
proposed land parcel will be adequatel y equipped in terms of safet y equipment and
facilities in order to be completel y prepared for combating emergencies.
Fire Alarm and Fire

Fighting
All the fire risks in the site like engine room, stores, vehicle dispatch section,
administration blocks, electrical substation, etc. will be adequatel y armed with fire alarm
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systems (smoke detectors) and will be equipped with fire extinguishers. The land parcel
will be equipped with an adequate fire hydrant system.
Personal Protective
Equipment
The PPEs act as last line of defense and provide physical protection to the
personnel. Sufficient supplies of PPEs like helmets, gloves, ear muffs/plugs, face
mask, fire escape masks, water gel blankets, goggles etc. will be maintained at the
proposed site.
Communication System
Communication facilities play a key role in notification, coordination and even for
calling external help during emergency situations. In view of this, adequate
communication arrangements shall be made as given below:
• External telephones
• Facsimile
• Internal telephones in all
sections
• Public Address
System
• Walkie-talkies
In addition to the above, a siren with adequate audible range to cover the entire site will
be available.
Training
Workers will be trained in fire-fighting and safet y aspects through demonstration exercises
and mock- drills.
Emergency Control Center

It is necessary that the emergency is controlled from one specific point so that all the
inputs are available at the Emergency Control Center (ECC). At ECC a list of
emergency telephone numbers, communication facilities & necessary documents for
emergency management will be available.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE
It has been observed that pre-planned and practiced procedures for management of
emergency substantially reduce the damage potential of an accident. Thus, for any facility
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it is necessary to have clear-cut procedures for different functions of emergency planning
and management.
All occupants within the land parcel will be authorized to report the emergency. If the
incident is of a serious nature, the security in-charge of the shift will contact the site in-
charge to report the situation
who will then mobilize suitable personnel to asses the situation and declare the
emergency accordingly. The SMC shall perform the following broad duties:
• Emergency Shut
Down
• Accounting of
Personnel
• Evacuation
• Rehabilitation
• Inform relatives of the affected
people
• Terminate the emergency
procedures
These will be followed by:

• Head count of all the individuals at the assembly
point.
• Constitution of the committee to investigate the cause of disaster, which will submit
a detailed report of the findings.
• Based on the findings and lessons learned during emergency, the on-site plan will
be suitably modified to make it more effective.
• Mock-drills will be carried out on the on-site plan to check its
effectiveness and for identification of areas for improvement.
• Regular training programs through audio-visual aides will be conducted to
enhance the preparedness of all workers, specially the emergency combat
personnel.
OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

PLAN
Off-site emergency plan follows the on-site emergency plan. When the consequences of an
emergency situation go beyond the site boundaries, an off-site emergency comes into play.
Off-site emergency is essentially the responsibility of the public administration however;
the site management will provide public administration along with technical information
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relating to the nature, quantum and probable consequences on the neighboring
population.
The off-site plan in detail will be based on those events which are most likel y to occur,
but other less likely events which have severe consequence will also be considered.
Incidents which have very severe consequences yet have a small probability of
occurrence should also be considered during the preparation of the plan. However, the key
feature of a good off-site emergency plan is flexibility in its application to emergencies
other than those specifically included in the formation of the plan.
The main aspects which should be included in the off-site emergency
plan are:
• Organization/
hierarchy
• Communication
systems
• Specialized knowledge experts or
agencies
• Voluntary
organizations
• Meteorological
information
• Humanitarian
arrangements
• Public information
• Assessment of emergency
plan
Emergency Code of Practices

The following are the code of practices (COP) that will be followed by Elite
Township Pvt. Ltd. during the disasters from natural hazards which can affect the
proposed land parcel:
Objective
To provide relief to the affected people in quick and efficient manner
Earthquake Preparedness
The earthquake susceptibility in the proposed land parcel will be studied and the
earthquake protection measures will be accordingl y incorporated in the building design
stage itself.
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Line of Action
Earthquakes are situations that do not affect a particular identified location. Thus, after
the earthquake the SMC will perform the following duties-
• Patrolling of sensitive locations and the entire facility
• Instruct communication officer to contact all department heads to give
status of their respective areas, men and machinery.
• If any help is sought at some place, mobilize the resources accordingly
• Immediate attendance of all the staff and visitors
Fire fighting COP

Objective
The main objective of this Code of Practice is to detect the source and location of
the fire and extinguish followed by the evacuation of victims and goods to a safe area.
Fire fighting Preparedness
The critical areas should be provided with fire alarm, extinguisher and automatic fire
hydrant system. Caution and awareness signage shall be strategicall y installed at regular
interval in those areas.
Line of Action
Immediatel y on the breakout of the fire, the following line of action shall be adopted:
• To reach the location of crisis at the earliest
• To identify the source of fire and take necessary action to diminish the cause
• To make sure all the fire automatic fire hydrants are operational
• To evacuate the area as earl y as possible
• Instruct communication officer to contact all department heads to give
status of their respective areas, men and machinery.
• Immediate attendance of all the staff and visitors
• Providing of medical on site aid to affected people
• Call ambulance on immediate basis for the affected people and send them to nearest
hospital
MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS AND CONCLUSION

The overarching objective of the project is the economic development of the region /
State/ country and improvement in the quality of life of the local population in
general. It therefore becomes
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necessary to develop an appropriate response mechanism, which would act in close
coordination with the District Collector / DDMA of the district. For this purpose, the
authority should set up a Disaster Management Cell with a small team of dedicated
personnel trained in relief and rescue operations required for the anticipated
emergencies. In addition to the above the following should be undertaken by the
authority.
• Extensive afforestation programme will be undertaken with appropriate native
species as per guidelines of CPCB.
• Timely warning to the local residents will be made through an effective
communication system.
• Timely alerting the key personnel in Disaster Management Cell of the district
for taking emergency action.
• A Disaster Management Committee will be set up involving all the stakeholders
particularl y the local community and NGOs and a list of personnel with allocated
responsibilities will be kept at the office and in all the concerned local body
offices.
• All power supply lines and connections, public address systems, etc. will be
thoroughly checked before onset of the monsoon months and special mock
drills should be will be organised to put all concerned on alert.
• The administrative machinery of the project along with local NGOs will
organize regular awareness campaigns with the help of the local authorities where
women and school children from the community should be involved. Involvement
of NGOs is necessary in mobilizing community efforts for the control of
epidemics by ensuring standards of environmental sanitation, disposal of waste
and personal hygiene.
• The buildings in the project site will be allowed to be used as safe
shelters during emergencies.
• Volunteers‟ Handbook for Disaster Preparedness of the UNDP will be
circulated during awareness campaigns.
Coordination with Concerned Authorities
The policy of the Govt. of India emphasizes on sustainable disaster/risk reduction in all
states/UTs by building capacities at all levels to institutionalize disaster risk management in
the country. For strengthening the overall capacities for emergency/disaster response in the
country, the Govt. of India is systematically assessing the existing systems at the national,
state and district levels. Mock drills with the community should be carried out regularl y
which may be helpful while formulating the disaster response mechanism by the authorities.
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7 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
7.1 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.1.1 General
An Environmental Management system is a tool to regulate, monitor and audit positive
and/or negative environmental impacts by considering day-to-day operations of an
organization. The EMS (Environmental Management System) coexists in an organization
similar to any other management systems such as financial or production management
systems. An environmental management system is a process which is used by an
organization to manage, review, correct, and improve the organization‟s approach to
business. An Environment Management System (EMS) manages the impacts of an
organization‟s activities on the environment. An EMS defines the environmental
management of any organization in order to monitors and check performance of the
company by incorporating all the sensitivity of individual environmental parameters such
as land, water, air, soil, noise etc. An EMS is required to locate environmental issues of
an organization in order to integrate and implement better management and its
performance with and along the routine operations of a company. An EMS delivers
environmental quality management of any organization for long and short term planning.
In addition An EMS ensures regular check up to provide quality management system and
take positive steps in case of any diversion with a view to ensure better and enhanced
performance. Overall an EMS provides a well organised and detailed way to incorporate
environmental considerations into day-to-day operations and it also promotes continual
improvement of the environment and human health.
The Environmental Management Plan is an integrated component of an EMS, which will
identify and address the impacts, where these are adverse in nature, and thereafter design
mitigation measures to manage such impacts in a manner as to conserve environment and
ecology of the area. The Environmental Management Plan gauges the current
environmental scenario of the area and then based on the activities of proposed project, to
carry out Environmental Impact Assessment. The EMP is most important way to deliver
the objectives established in EMS for effective Environmental management in any
organization. Therefore EMP has been prepared with a view to ultimately ensure that the
adverse impacts are minimized if these cannot be prevented altogether. Environmental
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clearance is a statutory requirement for any project of which EIA has to be prepared and
submitted to respective agencies of State and Central level in line with Coastal
Regulation Zone Notification, 2011 and its amendments /Environmental Impact
Assessment Notification, 2006 and its amendments.
An EMS can assist a company in the following ways:

 EMS constantly manages an organization away from constraints imposed by
future regulations, material shortages, community complaints, and other issues
and minimize environmental liabilities;
 EMS reduces operating cost in nearly every case as an EMS reduces operating
inefficiencies, waste reduction and generates energy conservation, other savings.
It has been observed that the typical EMS payback period for any organization is
typically 9 months to 2 years;
 EMS improvise the operational process therefore it maximize the efficient use of
resources;
 EMS provides regular feedback on environmental opportunities for continual
improvement;
 EMS reduce waste by achieving regular implementation of operational process;
 Well structured EMS demonstrate competitiveness within private industry sector;
 Well structured EMS helps to achieve good corporate image for any organization;
 Symbiotic relationship between experienced consultants and peers support thus
enhancing superior-subordinate relationship;
 EMS improves the awareness of environmental concern among employees who
inspire and guide the occupants to achieve better positive environmental
performance;
 EMS detailed and planned out requires all the policies which are going to be
implemented to achieve better positive environmental performance;
 EMS provides better understanding of the environmental impacts of business
activities;
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 EMS provides a structured framework for identifying and meeting regulatory
requirements these results in fewer fines and other regulatory complications over
time which would avoid legal risk and potential liabilities;
 Improved bond ratings as a formal EMS can demonstrate to the lenders a reduced
risk that results in lower interest rates;
 EMS increases profit, improving environmental performance, through more
efficient operations;
EMS does not impose new technical requirements, nor do they act as a substitute for
existing regulatory requirements. EMS provide an exclusive way for an organization to
manage its maximum possible environmental efficiently and to minimize obligations. As
a result EMS can improve any organization‟s overall environmental performance
including areas not subject to legal requirements. It can also help organizations to
improve cost efficiency and health and safety management.
Although the implementation of an EMS is essentially a voluntary initiative, it can also

become an effective tool for government to protect the environment as it can assist
regulation and outlines the individual‟s objectives of environmental protection. For
example, regulatory systems can encourage organizations to use EMS to meet standards,
by providing incentives for strong environmental performance. Likewise, organizations
can use EMS to ensure that their performance is within regulatory requirements and to
keep ahead of more stringent regulations which might be introduced in the future.
7.1.2 Environment Management Plan

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) can be defined as “an environmental
management tool used to ensure that undue or reasonably avoidable adverse impacts of
the construction, operation and commissioning of a project are prevented; and that the
positive benefits of the projects are enhanced”. EMPs are therefore important tools for
ensuring that the management actions arising from Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) processes are clearly defined and implemented through all phases of the project
life-cycle. This plan also helps an organization map its progress toward achieving
continual improvements.
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Each organization has to achieve environmental protection objective and each
organization comprises of individual operations and affairs hence each organization
requires its own unique Environmental Management Plans. The component and content
of individual EMP varies to suite type of organization, the complexity of its processes
and the maturity of the organization in understanding its environmental responsibilities.
The level of detail and length of an EMP will vary depending on the type as well.
An EMP consists of:
 Environment Protection Plan to reduce impacts and risks. Issues related to existing
legislation, codes of good engineering practice, proponent commitment, and similar
other tasks are also discussed here.
 Summary of Impacts and Risks. These are the actual expected impacts and risks of
the projects, which will need to be managed, monitored, and reported.
 Impact Management and Environmental Enhancement to balance adverse impacts
by providing alternate benefits to adversely impacted persons or biophysical
systems.
 Environmental Effects Monitoring (monitoring plans).
 Impact Reporting.
Addition sections of this chapter document:
 Implementation of Environmental Management Plan
 Institutional strengthening needs
 Training and technical assistance needs
 Public participation
 EMP Implementation Schedule
 EMP Costs
Environmental Management Planning gives the tools to assess and manage

environmental issues during every phase of the project or operations. In order to do such
the identification of environmental issues is very significant. The EMP provides guide for
the detailed design of specific measures as part of programme and project feasibility
studies. The outcome will minimize the risk of expensive and prolonged environmental
issues. Further it maximizes productivity, resultant performance and goodwill. It provides
a framework through which environmental priorities, responsibilities and risks are
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systematically managed. EMPs, which are often a key component of a project's
regulatory filings, provide the basis for assurance that environmental factors will be
carefully managed throughout the project lifecycle.
7.1.3 Objectives of EMP

 To establish the present environmental scenario.
 To ensure flora conservation to the extent feasible.
 To identify area for construction activities to ensure minimum disturbance to CRZ
area.
 To prepare a detailed action plan for implementation of mitigation measures.
 To suggest preventive and mitigation measures to minimize adverse impact and to
maximize beneficial impacts.
 To prepare an afforestation or Greenbelt Development scheme.
 To suggest a rain water harvesting scheme and energy conservation actions.
 To suggest a monitoring programmed to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation
measures.
 To suggest the formation of a core group (Environment Management Cell)
responsible for implementation of environmental control & protective measures as
well as monitoring of such implementation.
 To prepare a capital cost estimate and annual recurring cost for Environmental
Management Plan.
7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN

This is an important aspect to preserve & improve the environmental quality of project
area. Environmental protection plan of organization comprises of the mitigation measures,
environmental management activities and pollution control techniques & technologies for
the project. The details of the suggested mitigation measures, environment management
activities & pollution control techniques & technologies are described in subsequent
paragraphs of the chapter under respective headings.
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7.3 MITIGATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE
IMPACTS
7.3.1 Land acquisition and site preparation
The construction and development of required infrastructure will become core factor for
setting up the project. The site preparation and construction will not generate any major
negative impacts on the regional environmental conditions. In addition, the impacts on
the regional aspects like population affected, land and allied abiotic & biotic factors of
environment would be negligible. The impacts can be further minimised through
effective selection and designing of environment management plans, proper resource
allocation in order to minimise negative land use change and to use infrastructural sites of
least value in current use. Also, proponent has proposed to develop sufficient greenbelt
area to add value to the improvement of land cover of the area thus, major mitigation
measures are not required.
7.3.2 Construction activities
Construction and infrastructure development can change the land use for long term which
will create harmful and/or useful impacts to the environment. Therefore construction
activities are one of the most concern tasks for environmental aspects to be considered
during implementation of any project. The major concern while implementing an EMP of
an organization incorporates adverse impacts. For this purpose detailed information shall
be collected viz. details of the components responsible for the occurrence of the negative
impact, activity operation involved which led to occurrence of such impact, construction
material responsible, emissions from construction vehicles, prevailing geographical &
ecological conditions as well as other allied factors which have concern with occurrence
of adverse impacts. These mentioned details are the most significant part of EMP as they
provide core structure of the EMP. Depending upon the analysis and result of these
details proper mitigation measures are formulated before the finalisation of EMP. As the
main impacts of the construction phase are envisaged in terms of air pollution only, this
natural mitigation would be significantly helpful in elimination of predicted impacts of
the phase. However the following principal major impacts to the environment are
considered for further planning of mitigation measures:
 Release of construction materials and dust into the environment from the
construction site/materials can spoil the surrounding air quality;
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 Improper disposal of construction wastes can damage air, water and land quality;
 The use of automobiles and machinery during construction can deteriorate the air
quality and generate temporary emission;
 The use of automobiles and machinery generates noise pollution from
construction activities;
 Irregular working hours, & traffic, night-working, flood-lighting and
transportation damage the socioeconomic balance of surrounding region;
 Effects may occur due to accumulation of the contaminant in water resources &
soil due to uptake of construction material;
 Short term changes or exploitation of environment is expected during construction
which could affect life style of nearby habitats, health of the human, birds, other
terrestrial animals;
 Short term heavy construction might cause increase in noise level;
 Effects on work place condition & human health due to accidents during the
construction works;
 Effects on the socio-economic activity due to direct impacts or indirect impacts on
socio-economic activities.
The above mentioned points express that heavy construction can contaminate air, land,
water and socioeconomic balance of surrounding region but they can substantially be
minimised or reduced to significant extent by practising suitable and probable mitigation
methods suggested in the EMP. This explains that the EMP acts a core and base structure
of these issues and shall be formulated with due and ample care and consideration. A
slight negligence in the studying, selecting and implementing process can prove
hazardous to abiotic, biotic, social, and economical or other related attributes of the
environment. Hence, the areas of major focus of EMP shall be concentrated mainly on
operational and maintenance activity of construction phase, deciding proper manner and
route of working of the vehicles in order to avoid accidents and hefty traffic, providing
suitable facilities and effective conditions to avoid occupational hazards and proper
medical aid in case of occurrence of any accident so as to avoid any loss of life.
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These were only the negative impacts but one shall never forget that every activity has an
effect followed by a side-effect therefore some of the major beneficial impacts to be
focused are:-
 Employment opportunities: recruitment of local labourers;
 Trading opportunities: procurement of construction materials locally;
 Clean up operations, landscaping and plantations;
Hence, the construction activities can have some moderate temporary and permanent
impacts on site. The short-term impact will be mostly effective during construction phase.
The land use and operational amenities might create permanent changes (open plot area
to built-up resort & vegetation) on site which will be foreseen for long term. The
construction phase activities could have some impacts on on-site noise and air quality,
land use and ecology. It might also develop minor impacts on on-site soils, water quantity
& 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. Further, the major and long term impacts can also be reduced and
minimized by proper and substantial implementation of mitigation measures. In brief
during the construction phase following mitigation measures shall be taken in
consideration and implemented to prevent or minimize the respective impacts.
7.4 MITIGATION MEASURES

7.4.1 Land Environment
 The small amount of unused construction material shall be stored in proper area to
utilise further in construction activities and surplus excavated material shall be
disposed of in suitable pre-identified areas.
 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.
 Storage & handling of construction materials shall be done properly to avoid
spillage or leakage which may cause release of the material in environment causing
adverse impacts.
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 Appropriate designed closed & properly lined storage area shall be provided for
storage of construction materials to prevent land/soil contamination.
 Designated fuel storage & refuelling area shall be provided with impervious lining
to prevent land contamination due spill/leak of fuel during storage & refuelling.
 Excavated earth shall be used for filling of low-lying area or construction works as
well as landscaping.
 Proper sanitation facilities shall be provided to avoid contamination of land due to
dumping of domestic waste as well as disposal of untreated sewage.
7.4.2 Water Environment
 Construction material shall be stored at adequate distance from water storage in
order to prevent any chances of accidental leakage or spillage which could pollute
water storage.
 Unused construction material shall be stored with utmost care.
 Wherever required impervious lining shall be provided in storage area to avoid
accidental mixing.
 Runoff from the construction work shall be properly collected & treated to prevent
entry of contaminant arising from construction work/site.
 Spillage or leakage of construction materials can lead to groundwater contamination
and hence care shall be taken to minimise the chances of spillage or leakage of
construction material.
 Construction materials like Ready Mix Concrete shall be used to prevent impact on
water environment.
7.4.3 Air Environment
 To reduce the dust generation on site wherever & whenever required water shall be
sprinkled on ground or stock pile of excavated soil.
 Unused construction material shall be stored immediately at designated area.
 Equipments / machineries shall be used efficiently and shall be kept shut in order to
reduce air emission, noise pollution and consumption of energy resource.
 Emission from the equipments/machineries shall be monitored on regular basis and
possible implementation shall be provided on site.
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 Transport vehicles shall be monitored & maintain regularly to control the emission
quality and fuel consumption.
 Construction materials would be stored in covered stores or enclosed spaces to
prevent chance of airborne construction materials which can lead to air pollution of
local area.
 Regular inspection of construction site shall be carried out to ensure regular and
timely removal of construction debris to the dumping sites or for recycle/reuse.
 Vehicles used for construction work shall be kept maintained and highly efficient to
keep emissions within the permissible limits.
 All necessary equipments/machineries shall be in good condition for proper
operation and minimal exhaust/emission.
 Provision of necessary PPEs like face mask & eye-glasses are provided to
employees /labours engaged in construction activities.
7.4.4 Noise Generation
 The machineries/equipment used on site shall be of highly maintained so they do
work with optimum efficiency generating less noise.
 Operation of machineries/equipment causing high noise level shall not be operated
during the night time and all such operations shall be planned for day time only.
 Transportation activities shall not be allowed at night to avoid high noise level in
nearby villages/locality. Only in case of emergency the transportation activities
shall be allowed at night time.
 The vehicles engaged in construction activities & transportation of materials shall
be equipped with the horn of low noise level as recommended by RTO/concern
authority to avoid impacts on noise level. Further, adequate silencers must be
attached with all vehicles to reduce the noise.
 Construction vehicles, equipments & machinery shall be turned off when not in use.
 Proponent shall ensure that the labours engaged in construction site of high noise
area are provided with necessary PPEs.
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7.4.5 Biological Environment
 Construction premises shall be kept only on-site basis in order to limit the
biological damage.
 Nearby agricultural area shall not be touched in any case by any activity or person
engaged in construction activity.
 Regular monitoring shall be conducted to avoid and/or locate any hazards to natural
habitats.
 Minimize contamination of each parameter such as air, water etc in order to
maintain the biological balance of the site and adjoining region.
 Utmost care needs to be taken with the use of natural resources of site because
considerable destruction or bio-magnification of contamination can occur due to
imbalance of the habitats.
 Ecological protection plan like greenbelt development shall be formulated and
implemented in the very inception of the construction activity.
7.4.6 Social Environment

 Construction activities shall be regulated by adequate safety codes and tools.
 The employees shall be provided with adequate safety equipments.
 Employees/contractors/ person associated with construction activities shall be provided
with proper training before starting their works.
 During the construction phase proper traffic management shall be maintained to avoid
problems due to the construction activities.
 Proper traffic schedule shall be prepared and made available to all transport officers
with adequate guidelines for the traffic management and easy movement on approach
road to national & state high ways.
 Employment for the construction work shall be conducted with priority to local
villagers.
 Night shift or working hours shall be avoided.
 Any emission generation shall be monitored and possible mitigation measures shall be
provided to avoid disturbance in surrounding region.
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7.4.7 Miscellaneous Measures
 All activities must be conducted as per the guidelines and methodology / procedure
provided by the project authority.
 In addition to the above, environment management cell shall be formulated and the cell
shall update the mitigation measure depending on the details of identified impacts as
mentioned in EIA Study as well as defined in environmental management record during
the construction phase by the officials appointed at site.
7.5 MITIGATION FOR OPERATION PHASE

Not much of environmental impacts are assessed for the operation phase as the current
project is limited to beach resort.
7.5.1 Water Environment
Water conservation and development measures need to be taken including all possible
potential for reuse and recycling of water. These could be in the form of the following:
 Development of water sources
 Minimising water consumption.
 Promoting reuse of water after treatment
7.5.1.1 Water source development:

Water source development shall be practiced by installation of scientifically designed
artificial water recharging structures. As a part of measure, Project Proponent has
planned for ground water recharging through rainwater harvesting. Water will be
sourced from desalination plant proposed at site. Proper intake and out fall points are
proposed for the project. The intake point will have filters to avoid intake of planktons.
The out fall point will be provided with proper diffuser mechanism so that the water is
diffused at proper ratio in the sea. This no impact is seen due to proposed desalination
plant.
7.5.1.2 Minimizing Water Consumption
Water consumption will be minimized by a combination of water saving devices and
other domestic water conservation measures. Furthermore, to ensure ongoing water
conservation, an awareness programme could be introduced. This is discussed in
following section:
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a) Usage:
 Use of water efficient plumbing fixtures (ultra flow toilets and urinals, low
flow sinks).
 Water efficient plumbing fixtures use less water with no marked reduction in
quality and service.
 Leak detection and repair techniques.
b) Horticulture
 Use of low-volume, low-angle sprinklers for lawn areas. Select controllers
with adjustable watering schedules and moisture sensors to account for
seasonal variations, and calibrate them during commissioning.
 Selecting a drought resistant grass, and using lawn chemicals and fertilizer
sparingly also reduces watering needs. Place 3 to 5 in. of mulch on planting
beds to minimize evaporation. Promoting reuse of water after treatment &
development of closed loop systems.
 To promote reuse and development of closed loop system for water,
segregation of two schemes namely (i) Wastewater treatment scheme (ii)
Storm water management schemes have been suggested.
 Wastewater shall be reused on site after treatment.
 Treated water is proposed for landscaping. It is estimated that reusing
wastewater can save approximately 35 to 40% of potable water per day.
7.5.1.3 Storm Water Management
As discussed earlier, most of the storm water produced on site will be harvested for
ground water recharge, thus proper management of this resource is a must to ensure
that it is free from contamination. Contamination of storm water is possible from the
following sources:
 Waste spills in the solid waste storage area.
 Oil spills and leaks in vehicle parking lots.
 Silt from soil erosion in gardens.
 Spillage of sludge from STP.
Storm Water Management Plan should be developed taking into consideration the
above sources and should incorporate following best management practices:
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 Regular inspection and cleaning of storm drains.
 Cover waste storage areas.
 Avoid application of pesticides and herbicides before wet season.
 Conducting routine inspections to ensure cleanliness.
 Good housekeeping in the above areas.
The Environmental Management Plan in the operational phase endeavors to mitigate
the impacts on the environment in order to meet the statutory requirements.
The wastewater generated from the domestic and the food courts will be treated in a
state of art sewage treatment plant with details as below and the treated water will be
used for gardening.
7.5.1.4 Sewage Treatment Plant
Process : Activated Sludge Process
Plant capacity : 8.3 m3/hr
Operation hours : 24 hrs
Disposal
Treated Sewage is proposed to be reused for gardening, toilet flushing etc., within
project premises.
7.5.1.5 Land Environment
The philosophy of solid waste management will be to encourage the four R‟s of waste
i.e. waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery (materials & energy). This will
result in lesser reliance on land filling.
7.5.2 Noise Environment
Noise from the DG sets will be arrested from the source itself by providing acoustic
housing and by providing adequate green belt with in the premises.
7.5.3 Air Environment
To mitigate the impact of pollutants from vehicular traffic during the operational phase of
the site, the following measures are recommended for implementation:
 Vehicle emission controls
 Green Belt Development
 D.G.sets operations
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7.5.3.1 Vehicle emission controls
Vehicles (Cars, Buses, and Shuttles) to be used On-site should be confirmed to Euro-
III norms, which are in force. Regular maintenance of vehicles should be mandatory.
Restriction of speed is also helpful in reducing the emission rate. Instead of petrol, the
fuels like CNG/LPG could be encouraged.
7.5.3.2 Greenbelt development
Increasing vegetation in the form of greenbelt is one of the preferred methods to
mitigate air pollution. Plants generate oxygen, serve as a sink for pollutants, reduce the
flow of dust and reduce the noise pollution too.
7.5.3.3 D.G Sets operations
As the DG sets are only back up and they are going to be operated only during power
failures the period is going to be very less. The DG sets of 2 No of 1500 KVA
capacities will be looped to stack arrangement to facilitate treatment of the flue gases
and meet the PPCC standards.
7.5.4 Biological Environment
Extensive plantation and landscaping is proposed to mitigate any impacts during this
phase.
Development of a green belt in and around the building area is an effective way to check
pollutants and their dispersion into the surrounding areas. The degree of pollution
attenuation by a greenbelt depends on its height and width, foliage, surface area and
density, dry deposition velocity of the pollutants and the average wind speed through the
greenbelt.
The objectives of green belt management are:
 To create a soothing environment for people to relax
 To cultivate greenery within and outside Resort
 To maintain landscaping by optimal use of resources
 Rain water harvesting
 Garden waste is accumulated in a designated area and used in the organo
converter
7.5.4.1 Drip Irrigation System
 Drip Irrigation is operated as per schedule.
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 Drip irrigation system is used to avoid loss of moisture through evaporation. The
trees should be able to thrive under local agro-climatic conditions. In order to have
a ground cover, some fast growing species, have been recommended for mass
plantation.
7.5.4.2 Plantation& Landscaping

Selection of the plant species will be done on the basis of their adaptability to the
existing geographical conditions and the vegetation composition of the region. During
the development of the green belt within the project area, emphasis shall be given on
selection of plant species like nitrogen fixing species, species of ornamental values,
species of very fast growth with good canopy cover etc.
7.5.4.3 Green Belt Development Plan
Plantation has to be taken up suitably keeping in view the landscaping aspects. The
selection of plant species for the development depends on various factors such as
climate, elevation and soil. The list of plant species, which can be suitably planted, and
having significant importance are provided below. The plants should exhibit the
following desirable characteristics in order to be selected for plantation.
The species should be fast growing and providing optimum penetrability. The species
should be wind-firm and deep rooted. The species should form a dense canopy. As far as
possible, the species should be indigenous and locally available Species tolerance to air
pollutants like PM, SO2 & NOx should be preferred. The species should be permeable
to help create air turbulence and mixing within the belt. There should be no large gaps
for the air to spill through. Trees with high foliage density, leaves with larger leaf area
and hairy on both the surfaces, and their ability to withstand conditions like inundation
and drought. Soil improving plants (Nitrogen fixing, rapidly decomposable leaf litter),
Sustainable green cover with minimal maintenance.
The plants that may be considered for greenbelt development are as follows:
 Erythrina Indica
 Spathodea Companulata
 Rain Tree
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 Terminalia Cutappa
 Sterculia
 Kristagalii
 Cocos Nucifera
 Tecoma cowdichowdi
 Miilingtonia
 Caesalpinia Pulcherimma
 Gulmohar
 Acacia auriculformis
 Casuarin equisetifolia
 Leucena mercrophulla
 Others which are existing
7.6 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

1.Review of occupational health status is being and will be done at corporate level.
Regular monitoring of occupational health will be done for all employees and
appropriate action will be taken to set right any problem in areas.
2.Safety is an important component, which has a direct bearing on Productivity and
Quality.
3.Safety awareness and motivation will be created through safety training and education
programmes for all employees.
4.The proponent will have a well laid out fire-fighting program to employees for taking
prompt emergency actions when needed.
5.All the process equipment in the plant will have adequate inbuilt safety control devices
for abnormal operations or parameters.
6.Safety rules / norms will be strictly adhered to in order to minimize chances of
accidents (fire). Maintenance of electrical equipment will be undertaken after
checking out whether all fire prevention measures have been followed.
7.All fire fighting equipment will be periodically checked and serviced as per
manufacturer‟s guidelines.
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8.Emergency communication systems will also be periodically tested. All deployed
personnel will be trained in basic fire fighting and first aid. Emergency evacuation
drills will be periodically carried out so that all personnel are fully aware of his/her
role.
9.Copies of the contingency plan will be displayed at prominent places on boards.
7.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Implementation of Environmental Management System includes
1.Management Commitment
2.Environmental Review
3.Implementation of Environmental Management System through Environmental
Management Cell.
4.Setting Environmental Policy and objectives
5.Following as per Environmental Policy and upgrade the objectives after attaining the
targets.
6.Conducting Environment Management Programme
7.Periodical Environment Management reviews to be conducted and records to be
maintained.
7.7.1 Management Commitment
The Top management should establish an environmental policy and review it for the eco
friendly environment. Many activities should be done in order to achieve the
environmental objectives.
7.7.2 Environmental Review
The plant persons initially should identify the existing status of environment. Based on
the various environmental management practices to be followed as per the regulatory
requirements, the members of the environment Management Cell should identify the
problems and rectify them, which also should be maintained in a record for future
verification.
7.7.3 Environmental Management Cell
An environmental management cell (EMC) will be looking after all the environment-
related activities in the piperack route. This cell will be responsible for regular
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environmental quality monitoring, proper operation of pollution control equipment and
Liaison with regulatory bodies like PPCC.
Functions of EMC
The EMC will be responsible for the following;
 To maintain the greenbelt
 To meet the regulatory requirements stipulated with consent orders (Air, water and
hazardous waste) of CPCB / PPCC.
 To conduct yearly environmental audit and submit environmental statement to
PPCC.
7.7.4 Setting Environmental Policy and Objectives
Environment Management Cell should develop a policy for the improvement of the
environment and the proposed piperack project. The environment Policy and objectives
should comprise of occupational health and safety policy, existing environment
management activities and improvement activities, activities regarding sustainable
development.
7.7.5 Environment Management Programme
The establishment of an environment management programme is to achieve the
environmental policy and objectives. This programme can be conducted by a
Management Representative who should continually monitor the activities going on in
the environment and should maintain a record for the environmental management
procedures and implementation.
7.7.6 Environment Management Audits and Records
Audit shall be conducted, to identify whether the activities are compiling with the
environment policies and objectives. Hence, Audit findings should reveal
 Effectiveness of EMS
 Identify and record any problems inherent in the system
 Any failure in compliance and its corrective and preventive action
 Make recommendations for remedial action
 Inspection and maintenance reports
 Environmental training records, etc.
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These findings should be maintained as records and the top management should review
the audit report and take necessary actions for the Environmental Management.
7.7.7 Implementation of Environmental Management Plan
The proposed project should implement and maintain an Environmental Management
plan in order to mitigate the possible impacts generated by the proposed project activities.
The responsible personnel should review the environmental management practices and
improve the quality of environment through various objectives.
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8 PROJECT BENEFITS, SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
The Environmental Impact Assessment report studied the proposed project and assessed its
predicted impacts on land, water, air, soil and biological environment of the region. The
proposed project was found to be complying with all the environmental, health and safety
standards, and is planning to use efficient and advanced technologies to reduce its air emission. It
has also laid down solid plans to monitor and combat any disaster or emergency situation in the
project.
Social, Economical and Environmental benefits of the project:

The following benefits are anticipated from the proposed project
 Entire sewage generated will be treated in STP. Treated wastewater will be reused for
cooling, gardening and flushing purpose.
 Rain Water Harvesting is proposed to recharge the ground water table.
 Solid Waste Management will be practiced. Organic waste will be treated in organic
waste converter and resused as manure.
 Non Conventional Energy sources will be used to minimize energy consumption.
 Positive Impact on Social conditions in and around the site.
 Additional employment opportunities to society at large.
 Extensive Green belt development enhances the aesthetic view.
 Increase in Business development due to the proposed resort.
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9 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED
Details of the consultancy and consultants are as follows.

Table 9.1 Details of the Consultant
Consulant Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Nabet Certificate No NABET/ EIA/ 1013/ 041 (certificate attached)
EIA Coordinator Dr J R Moses & Dr. Rajkumar Samuel
Address No.A – 21,III Phase, Thiru – Vi – Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy

Chennai-600 032
9.2 Accreditations & Certifications of Hubert Enviro Care Systems Pvt Ltd
1) National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
(NABL) accreditation for Laboratory services for ISO17025
2) ISO 9001:2008 qualified and certified
3) Environmental Management System complying ISO 14001:2004 certified
4) Occupational Health & Safety Management System complying OHSAS
18001:2007 certified
5) Approved Environmental Monitoring Laboratory for all ISO 14001
accreditation agencies viz BVQI, TUV, ISI, NQA etc.,
6) National Accreditation Board For Education & Training (NABET) for
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Studies
7) Approved by varios state PCB.
8) Achilles joint qualification system. Achilles Id.15148
Kiwa Quality Management System
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Form-I -seeking clearance for project attracting CRZ notification

Name of the Project: - Proposed construction of Beach Resort (MRG Resort)

Location or site alternatives under consideration: - Manapet Revenue -Village

Bahour Commune - Panchayat

Size of the project (in terms of total area):- 66773.19 Sq.m

CRZ classification of the area: - The proposed construction of Beach resort

Expected cost of the project: - 20-Crores

Contact Information : - Trishul Build tech & Infrastructures Pvt.ltd

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will

1.4 The distance from the No Not Applicable

1.5 Whether located within the No Not Applicable

1.7 Whether the area is prone No Not Applicable

1.12 Demolition works? No Not applicable

1.15 Underground works No Not applicable

1.16 Reclamation works? No Not applicable

1.17 Dredging? No Not applicable

1.18 Offshore structures? No Not applicable

1.19 Production and No There will be no production or manufacturing process

1.21 Facilities for treatment or Liquid waste

About 2390.7Kg / day of solid wastes are likely to be

Waste Quantity Treatment method

Organic 1076 Treated in Organic

Inorganic 1315 Sold to authorised

1.22 Facilities for long term No Not applicable

1.25 Closure or diversion of No Not applicable

1.26 New or diverted No Not applicable

1.27 Impoundment, damming, No Not applicable

1.28 Stream crossings? No Not applicable

1.29 Abstraction or transfers of No Not applicable

1.30 Changes in water bodies or No Not applicable

1.32 Long-term dismantling or No Not applicable

1.33 Ongoing activity during No Not applicable

1.35 Introduction of alien No Not applicable

1.36 Loss of native species or No Not applicable

1.37 Any other actions? No Not applicable

Details thereof (with approximate

Land especially undeveloped or

Water (expected source &

2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable

2.5 Forests and timber (source–MT) No Not applicable

Energy including electricity and 500 KVA

Any other natural resources (use No Not applicable

S. Information / Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,

3.1 Use of substances or No Not applicable

3.2 Changes in occurrence of No Not applicable

3.3 Affect the welfare of No Not applicable

3.4 Vulnerable groups of No Not applicable

3.5 Any other cause No Not applicable

S. Information / Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,

Spoil, overburden or No Not applicable

Municipal waste No Not applicable

Hazardous wastes (as per No Not applicable

Other industrial process No Not applicable

4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable

Sewage generation is 271 KLD which would be treated

Construction or Construction wastes shall be reused in the site in

Redundant machinery or No Not applicable

Contaminated soils or No Not applicable