ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT On M/s. Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

REPORT

On

Setup of Liquid Storage Tank Terminal of

20000-22000 KL Capacity

At

Survey No. 21A1/21A/1 & 21A2/149K, Karwar Port

Installation, Bhu Devi Temple Road Gowdawda,
Baithkol, Karwar-581302 Uttara Kannada District,

Karnataka.

Project Proponents

M/s. Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited

4-B, Sita Estate, Mahul Road, Aziz Baug, Chembur,

Mumbai-400074

Environmental Consultants

M/s. Aqua Tech Enviro Engineers,

(Environmental Engineers & Consultants)

# 3391, 6th Main, 3rd Cross, RPC Layout,

Vijayanagar II Stage, Bangalore – 560 040
Tele Phone: 080: 23141679
E-mail: [email protected]
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Contents
Sl. No. Description Pg. No
EXECUTIVE SUMMERY 1-13
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Purpose Of The Report 14
1.2 Identification of the Project And Project Proponent 14
1.2.1 About The Project 15
1.2.2 Project Facilities 17
1.3 Need Of The Project 17
1.4 Domestic / Export Markets 22
1.5 Employment Generation (Direct And Indirect) Due To 22
The Project
1.6 Regulatory Framework 23
1.6.1 Requirement Of Environmental Clearance 23
1.6.2 Objectives 23
1.6.3 Methodology 24
1.6.3.1 Objective 1: Describing / Assessing Baseline 24
Environment
1.6.3.2 land Use 24
1.6.3.3 Meteorology And Air Quality 24
1.6.3.4 Objective 2: Describing / Assessing The Project, 26
1.6.3.5 Objective 3: Understanding Project Impacts On 27
Environment, Ecology, Workers And Community
1.6.3.6 Objective 5: Determining Alternatives 28
1.6.3.7 Objective 6: Mitigation Measures Proposed 28
1.6.3.8 Objective 7: Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 29
Formulation
1.7 Scope Of Study 29
1.8 Generic Structure Of EIA Document: 30
CHAPTER 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Need And Justification Of The Project 33
2.2 Site Details And Location 33
2.2.1 Site Location 33
2.3 Size Or Magnitude Of Operation 35
2.4 Proposed Schedule For Approval & Implementation 35
2.4.1 Proposed Layout Plan 35
2.5 Storage Capacity Of The Terminal 36
2.6 Process Description : 36
2.6.1 Process and Storage Details 36
2.6.2 Operation Major Operations 38
2.6.3 Receiving Pipe Lines 39
2.6.4 Storages 39
2.6.5 Loading & Unloading Gantry 39
2.6.6 Movement & Parking of Tankers/Trucks 40
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2.6.6.1 Storages 40
2.7 Safety Measures 40
2.7.1 Safety Measures of Operation 40
2.7.2 Safety Measures of Storage 41
2.7.3 Flame Proof Electrical Fixtures 41
2.7.3.1 Earthing 41
2.7.3.2 Water Sprinklers 42
2.7.3.3 Fire Protection System 42
2.7.3.4 Control of Entry 42
2.8 Details of Tapping of Karwar Port Terminal Pipelines 43
2.9 BASIC REQUIREMENTS 45
2.9.1 Utility Area 45
2.9.2 Water Requirement. 45
2.9.3 Power Requirement 46
2.9.4 Details of Fuel Used 46
2.9.5 Stack Details 46
2.9.6 Fugitive Emissions 47
2.9.7 Gaseous Emission Control Measures during Installation 47
of Tanks
2.9.7.1 Flexible Covers or Tent Covers 47
2.9.7.2 Fixed/ Rigid Covers 47
2.9.7.3 Tank Color 47
2.9.7.4 Natural Tank Cooling 47
2.9.7.5 Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valves (PVRV) 48
2.9.7.6 Vapour Balancing 48
2.9.7.7 Vapour Holders 48
2.9.7.8 Fugitive Emission control Measures 48
2.9.7.9 Fugitive Emission Control Measures for the loading and 48
unloading of tankers
2.9.7.10 Fugitive Emission Control Measure for Product Handling 49
Systems
2.9.7.11 Plan for Prevention & Control of Fugitive Emissions 49
2.10 Water And Wastewater Management 49
2.10.1 Water Consumption And Wastewater Generation 49
Details
2.11 Solid & Hazardous Waste Disposal System 51
2.11.1 Waste Generated from Spillage & Leakages 51
2.12 Assessment Of New & Untested Technology For The 52
Risk Of Technological Failure
CHAPTER 3
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Study Area, Period, Components & Methodology 53
3.1.1 Study Area 53
3.1.2 Period 53
3.1.3 Components 53
3.1.4 Methodology 53
3.2 Establishment Of Baseline 57
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3.2.1 Meteorological data 57
3.2.1.1 Temperature 58
3.2.1.2 Relative Humidity 58
3.2.1.3 Rainfall 58
3.2.1.4 Atmospheric Pressure 58
3.2.1.5 Inversion Height 59
3.2.1.6 Cloud Cover 59
3.2.1.7 Wind 59
3.2.2 Baseline Monitoring 65
3.2.2.1 Air Quality 65
3.2.2.2 Noise Environment 71
3.2.2.3 Water Environment 72
3.2.2.4 Soil Environment 76
3.2.2.5 Biological Environment: 78
3.2.2.6 Ecology 82
3.2.2.7 Socio-Economic Environment 92
3.3 Base Maps Of All Environmental Components 97
3.3.1 Existing Land Use Pattern 97
3.4 Base Maps Of All Environmental Components 100
3.4.1 Project Location 100
3.4.2 Environmental Features 100
CHAPTER 4
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION
MEASURES
4.1 Details Of Investigated Environmental Impacts Due To 104
Project Location, Possible Accidents, Project Design,
Project Construction, Regular Operations, Final
Decommissioning Or Rehabilitation Of Completed
Project
4.1.1 Impacting Activities, Environmental Impacts And 104
Environmental Indices Impacting Activities
4.1.2 Environmental Impacts 104
4.1.3 Environmental Indices 104
4.1.4 Matrix Method 105
4.1.5 Qualitative Estimates 105
4.1.5.1 No Impact (O) 105
4.1.5.2 Negligible Adverse Impact (NA) / Negligible Beneficial 105
Impact (NB)
4.1.5.3 Significant Adverse Impact (SA) / Significant Beneficial 105
Impact (SB)
4.1.5.4 High Adverse Impact (HA) / High Beneficial Impact 106
(HB)
4.1.6 Impact Prediction 106
4.2 Overall Impacts On Environment And Its Mitigation 111
4.2.1 Air Environment 111
4.2.1.1 Construction Phase 111
4.2.1.2 Operation Phase 111
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4.2.1.3. Mitigation Measures 112
4.2.2 Noise Environment 112
4.2.2.1 Impact Identification 112
4.2.2.2 Mitigation Measures 112
4.2.3 Water Environment 113
4.2.3.1 Impact Identification 113
4.2.3.2 Mitigation Measures 113
4.2.4 Land Environment 113
4.2.4.1 Impact Identification 113
4.2.4.2 Mitigation Measures To Be Adopted 113
4.1.5 Biological Impact 114
4.1.5.1 Possible Biological Impact Of Proposed Project 114
4.1.5.2 Mitigation Measures 114
4.1.6 Socio-Economic Impact 114
4.2.6.1 Identification Of Impact And Summarization 114
4.2.6.2 Mitigation Measures 115
4.3 Irreversible & Irretrievable Commitments Of 115
Environmental Components
4.4 Assessment Of Significance Of Impacts (Criteria For 115
Determining Significance, Assigning Significance)
4.5 Impact Matrix 115
CHAPTER 5
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)
5.1 Alternatives For Technology 117
5.1.1 Project Concept Note 117
5.2 Alternatives To The Project 117
5.2.1 Site Alternatives 117
5.2.2 Fuel Alternative 118
5.2.3 Water Supply Alternatives 118
CHAPTER 6
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
6.1 Technical Aspects Of Monitoring The Effectiveness Of 119
Mitigation Measures (Including Measurement
Methodologies, Frequency, Location, Data Analysis,
Reporting Schedules, Emergency Procedures, Detailed
Budget & Procurement Schedules)
6.1.1 Environmental Management Plans 119
6.1.1.1 Introduction 119
6.1.1.2 Purpose Of The Environmental Management Plan 119
6.2 Air Quality 120
6.3 Water Quality 120
6.4 Land And Soil 121
6.5 Noise 121
6.5.1 Frequency, Location, Data Analysis, Reporting 122
Schedules
6.6 Detailed Budget & Procurement Schedules 123
6.6.1 Detailed Budget & Procurement Schedules 123
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CHAPTER 7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 Public Consultation 124
7.2 Risk Assessment 124
7.2.1 Hazard Identification And Consequence Analysis 124
7.2.2 Hazard Identification 124
7.2.3 Planning 124
7.2.3.1 Event Classification And Modes Of Failure 124
7.2.3.2 Hazard And Damage Assessment 124
7.2.3.3 Consequences Of Fire/Heat Wave 125
7.2.3.4 Consequences Of Toxic Release 125
7.2.3.5 Pasquill Stability Classes 127
7.2.4 Consequences Analysis 127
7.2.4.1 MCAS Development Techniques 128
7.2.4.2 Basis For Selecting The Material To Be Studied For 128
Consequence Assessment
7.2.5 Estimation Of Risk In Terms Of Fatality Probability And 128
Its Comparison With Accepted Risk Criteria
7.2.5.1 Failure Rates 128
7.3 Occupational Health Hazard And Mitigations 129
7.3.1 Anticipated Types Of Liquid Chemicals 129
7.3.2 Potential Hazards And Personnel Protective Equipment 129
For Various Chemicals Possible Exposure Of Chemicals
7.3.3 Technical Errors 129
7.3.4 Human Errors 129
7.3.5 Lack Of Information 129
7.3.6 Organization Errors 130
7.4 Impact Of Chemical Accidents/Disasters 130
7.4.1 Physical And Chemical Hazards 131
7.4.2 Human Health Hazards: 131
7.4.3 Environmental Dangers 131
7.4.4 Specific Hazards 132
7.4.5 Other Dangers 132
7.4.6 Identification Of Hazards 132
7.4.7 Exposure Controls And Personal Protection 132
7.4.8.1 First-Aid Measures 133
7.5 Fire-Fighting Measures 134
7.5.1 Extinguishing Media 134
7.5.2 Specific Hazards 134
7.5.3 Protection Of Fire Fighter 135
7.6 Accidental Release Measures 135
7.6.1 Personal Precautions 135
7.6.2 Environmental Precautions 135
7.6.3 Clean-Up Methods 135
7.7 Handling And Storage 135
7.7.1 Handling 135
7.7.2 Storage 135
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7.7.3 Precautions During Discharge From Bitumen Tanks 136
7.8 Stability And Reactivity 136
7.8.1 Conditions To Avoid 136
7.8.2 Material To Avoid 136
7.8.3 Hazardous 136
7.9 Toxicological Information 136
7.9.1 Acute Toxicity 136
7.9.2 Inhalation 137
7.9.3 Sensitization And Irritation 137
7.9.4 Chronic Toxicity 137
7.10 Ecological Information 137
7.10.1 Disposal Consideration 138
7.10.1.1 Handling Hot Bitumen 138
7.10.1.2 General Recommendations 138
7.10.1.3 Handling 139
7.10.1.4 Storage 139
7.11 Medical Examination Of Workers 140
7.11.1 Before Employment 140
7.11.2 During Employment 140
7.11.3 General Safety Measures 140
7.12 Social Impact Assessment, R&R Action Plans 142
CHAPTER 8
PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 Project Benefits 143
8.2 Improvements In The Physical Infrastructure, Social 143
Infrastructure
8.3 Improvements In The Social Infrastructure 144
8.4 Employment Potential – Skilled, Semi-Skilled And Unskilled 144
8.5 Other Tangible Benefits 144
CHAPTER 9
ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
9.1 Introduction 145
9.2 Cost-Benefit Analysis For The Project 145
CHAPTER 10
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
10.1 Introduction 146
10.2 Anticipated Environmental Impacts And Mitigation Measures 147
10.2.1 Construction Phase 147
10.2.2 Operation Phase 147
10.3 Post Clearance Monitoring Protocol 152
CHAPTER 11
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
11.1 Overall Justification For Implementation Of The Project 157
11.2 Explanation Of How Adverse Effects Have Been Mitigated: 157
CHAPTER 12 157
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED
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LIST OF TABLES
Table no. Description Pg. No
1.1 Total Storage Capacity Of The Storage Terminal 17
1.2 Methods Used For Impact Identification And Prediction 27
2.1 Geographical Information Of The Storage Terminal 33
2.2 The Surroundings Of The Unit 34
2.3 Capital Investment On The Project 35
2.4 Land-Use Pattern 35
2.5 Storage Capacity Of The Tanks 36
2.6 Other Hazards & Controls 42
2.7 Fuel Consumption Details 46
2.8 Flue Gas Stacks 46
2.9 Water Consumption And Wastewater Generation Pattern 50
2.10 Hazardous Waste Generation And Disposal 51
3.1 Environmental Settings Around The Project Site 54
(Within 10kms Radius)
3.2 Meteorological Data Of Karwar For The Year 2013 57
3.3 Predominant Wind Direction During The Months 64
3.4 Ambient Air Sampling Stations 65
3.5 Ambient Air Quality – Methodology 66
3.6 Air Quality Data Analysis 68
3.7 Ambient Air Quality Standards – Moef As Per The Notification 69
Dated 16th November 2009 For Industrial, Residential & Rural
Areas
3.8 Noise Level Monitoring Stations 71
3.9 Summary Of Noise Level 71
3.10 Maximum Limits As Per Environment Protection Rules, 1986 72
3.11 Water Sampling Stations 72
3.12 Kali River Raw Water Quality 73
3.13 Arabian Sea Water Quality 74
3.14 Ground Water Quality 75
3.15 Soil Sampling Stations 76
3.16 Physico-Chemical Characteristics Of Soil 77
3.17 Location Of Sampling Stations 78
3.18 Forest Cover In Uttara Kannada District 80
3.19 Forest Divisions And Their Approximate Jurisdiction 81
3.20 Common Plant Species 84
3.21 List Of Mangroves In Study Area 85
3.22 List Of Medicinal Plants Observed In Study Area 85
3.23 List Of Fauna In Project Region (Study Area) 86
3.24 Commercial Fishes In The Study Area 90
3.25 Distribution Of Population 95
3.26 List Of Infrastructural Facilities In The Surroundings 96
3.27 Connectivity From The Project Site 96
3.28 Existing Land-Use Pattern 97
3.29 List Of Schools & Colleges 98
3.30 List Of Hospitals 99
4.1 Identification Of Impacting Activities And Proposed Mitigation 106
Measures
4.2 Actions Likely To Affect Environment 115
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4.3 Impact Matrix 116
6.1 Environment Management Plan For Air 120
6.2 Environment Management Plan For Water 121
6.3 Environment Management Plan For Land & Soil 121
6.4 Environment Management Plan For Noise 121
6.5 Monitoring Schedule For Environmental Parameters 122
6.6 Financial Allocation/Budgetary Provisions For Monitoring 123
Program
6.7 Financial Allocation/Budgetary Provisions For Monitoring 123
Program
7.1 Damage Due To Radiation Intensity 125
9.1 CBA For The Project. 145
10.1 Environment Management Plan For Air 147
10.2 Environment Management Plan For Noise 148
10.3 Environment Management Plan For Water 148
10.4 Environment Management Plan For Land & Soil 149
10.5 Species Suggested For Green Belt Development 150
10.6 Potential Impacts And Mitigation Measures During 152
Construction Phase
10.7 Potential Impacts And Mitigation Measures During Operation 153
Phase
11.0 Possible Effects And Its Mitigative Measures During The 158
Occupancy Phase
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. Description Pg.
No. No
1.0 Shows The Location Map Of The AICl Project Site 16
2.1 The Google Map Showing Project Site Location 34
2.2 Operation Flow Chart 38
2.3 Project Site Photos 43
2.4 Karwar Port Photos 44
2.5 Water Balance Chart 50
3.1 Topo Map Of The Study Area 55
3.2 Wind Rose Diagrams 60
3.3 Wind Rose Diagram – January To March Of 2014 (Sampling Period) 67
3.4 Google Map Showing Sampling Locations 78
3.5 Map Showing Vegetation Destribution in Uttara Kannada District 81
3.6 Google Map Showing Connectivity 97
3.7 Google Map Showing Surrounding Schools & Colleges 99
3.8 CRZ Map Showing Site Location 101
3.9 Google Map Covering 1 Km Aerial Distance From The Project Site 102
3.10 Google Map Covering 10 Km Aerial Distance From The Project Site 102
3.11 Land Use Map Of The Project Site 103
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

M/s. Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited having registered office at 4-B, Sita
Estate, Mahul Road, Aziz Baug, Chembur, Mumbai-400074 is intend to Setup Liquid
storage tank terminal of 20000-22000 KL Capacity 1.3 km length, 3 separate
pipelines link from Karwar port to Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited terminal
at Survey No. 21A1/21A/1/& 21A2/149K, Karwar Port installation, Bhu Devi Temple
road Gowdawda, Baithkol, karwar-581302 Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka.
M/s. Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited has applied Consent for Establishment
(CFE) from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and the application is under
process.

M/s. Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited is growing company with specialized
interests in manufacturing, transportation and renewable energy. M/s. Agarwal
Industrial Corporation Limited found its beginning in the year 1995. Over the years,
Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited has curved a niche for itself by effectively
consolidating in the trading and manufacturing of value added products of
Bitumen.
The Company has diversified exponentially into many lucrative arenas and adapted
to changing needs of the market by venturing into import of bitumen & other
products with future expansion for export of agricultural commodities and building
of infrastructure related to warehousing.
Reflecting our belief that success is a result of understanding customers' needs, our
employees are committed to working with their primary objective being matching
customer requirement to create the highest level of added value.
Over the years, AICL has employed the latest in-house manufacturing technology.
Constant improvisation and up-gradation is a mandate, both in terms of equipment
and knowledge.
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