Pet Coke Evacuation Project For IOCL Paradip Refinery Odisha

110 Pages·2015·4.43 MB·English

EIA & EMP for
Pet Coke Evacuation Project
For IOCL Paradip Refinery
Odisha -
Above Ground Conveyor belt
Project Proponent
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Paradip Refinery, Odisha
Prepared by
Bagavathi Ana Labs Private Limited
(A Bureau Veritas Group Company)
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(NABL & MOEF approved Laboratory and NABET accredited EIA Consulting
Organization)
May 2015
Environmental Impact Assessment & Environmental Management Plan for
Pet Coke Evacuation Project, Paradip Refinery , Odisha
M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
Document Reference : IND.BH.41.14.0139 Rev. 01 Final

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Risk Assessment (RA) Studies for
Obtaining CRZ Clearance for Pet Coke Evacuation Project at Paradip Refinery, Odisha
Declaration of Consultant

C. TEAM MEMBERS & FIELD MONITORING EXPERTS
Team Members:
Name of the Involvement
S.No. Functional Areas
Team Member (Period & Task)
1 AP (Air Pollution Monitoring, K Sandhya September, 2014 to January,
Prevention & Control), EB (Ecology 2015
and Biodiversity)
2 AP (Air Pollution Monitoring, M Raju September, 2014 to January,
Prevention & Control) 2015

Field Monitoring Team:
S.No. Field Monitoring Team
1 Sarath Pradhan
2 Kalindhi Panigrahi
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Review & Revision History

D. REVIEW AND REVISION HISTORY

History of revisions of the present report:
Rev Date Modifications
Rev. 00 Draft 29/10/2015 Draft EIA & RA Report for Client Review
Rev. 01 Final 05/02/2015 Final EIA & RA Report

Table I: History of the Revisions

Document No. IND.BH.41.14.0139/HSR, Rev. 01, Final

Rev.
07/05/ Final EIA & RA M.V.
01 K. Sandhya E. Shyam Sundar
2015 Report Raghavacharyulu
Final
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Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 11
1.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent ............................................................................ 11
1.1.1 Project Proponent ............................................................................................................................. 11
1.1.2 Identification of Project .................................................................................................................... 12
1.2 Need and Justification for the Conveyor Belt ............................................................................... 12
1.3 Description of the Project ................................................................................................................ 12
1.3.1 Surrounding Environment ............................................................................................................... 12
1.3.2 Details of Environmental Setting .................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Legislative Background ................................................................................................................... 17
1.5 Scope of the Study ........................................................................................................................... 18
1.6 Methodology of the Study ............................................................................................................... 18
1.7 Organization of the Report .............................................................................................................. 19
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................... 21
2.1 Description of the Conveyor ........................................................................................................... 21
2.1.1 Project Location ................................................................................................................................ 21
2.1.2 Details of Conveyor Belt .................................................................................................................. 21
2.2 Status of Infrastructure Developed at Site .................................................................................... 23
2.3 Climatological Data .......................................................................................................................... 23
2.4 Process Description ......................................................................................................................... 23
2.4.1 Delayed Cocker Unit to Storage Yard (existing): ......................................................................... 24
2.4.2 Delayed Cocker Unit to Truck Loading (existing): ....................................................................... 24
2.4.3 Delayed Cocker Unit to Silo Building near RRLS: ....................................................................... 24
2.4.4 Storage yard to Silo Building: ......................................................................................................... 24
2.4.5 Silo Building to RRLS: ..................................................................................................................... 24
2.5 Dust Prevention Measures .............................................................................................................. 24
2.5.1 Pipe conveyor instead of conventional conveyor ........................................................................ 24
2.5.2 Cold Fog Dust Suppression (CFDS) system at transfer point ................................................... 25
2.5.3 Dust extraction system for Silo Building and RRLS .................................................................... 25
3. BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS............................................................................................... 31
3.1 Meteorology ....................................................................................................................................... 31
3.1.1 Observations of Secondary Data ................................................................................................... 31
3.1.2 Wind Speed/Direction ...................................................................................................................... 32
3.2 Ambient Air Quality........................................................................................................................... 39
3.2.1 Methodology adopted for Air Quality Survey ................................................................................ 39
3.2.2 Sampling and Analytical Techniques ............................................................................................ 41
3.2.3 Presentation of Primary Data.......................................................................................................... 41
3.2.4 Observations of Primary Data ........................................................................................................ 43
3.3 Noise Level Survey .......................................................................................................................... 43
3.3.1 Identification of Sampling Locations .............................................................................................. 43
3.3.2 Methodology of Data Generation ................................................................................................... 44
3.3.3 Presentation of Results ................................................................................................................... 47
3.3.4 Observations ..................................................................................................................................... 47
3.4 Water Quality .................................................................................................................................... 47
3.4.1 Methodology ...................................................................................................................................... 47
3.4.2 Water Sampling Locations .............................................................................................................. 48
3.4.3 Observations ..................................................................................................................................... 48
3.5 Soil Characteristics........................................................................................................................... 53
3.5.1 Baseline Soil Status ......................................................................................................................... 53
3.6 Ecological Studies ............................................................................................................................ 55
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3.6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 55
3.6.2 Objectives .......................................................................................................................................... 55
3.6.3 Methodology Adopted for the Survey ............................................................................................ 56
3.6.4 Terrestrial Ecological Status ........................................................................................................... 56
3.6.5 Terrestrial Fauna .............................................................................................................................. 63
3.6.6 Aquatic Ecosystem ........................................................................................................................... 65
3.7 Marine Environment ......................................................................................................................... 68
3.8 Demography and Socio-Economics .............................................................................................. 73
3.8.1 Methodology Adopted for the Study .............................................................................................. 73
3.8.2 Demography ...................................................................................................................................... 73
3.8.3 Social Structure ................................................................................................................................ 74
3.8.4 Literacy Levels .................................................................................................................................. 74
3.8.5 Occupational Structure .................................................................................................................... 75
3.8.6 Health environment .......................................................................................................................... 75
4. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES ........................ 78
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 78
4.2 Impacts during Construction and Operational Phase ................................................................. 78
4.2.1 Impact on Topography ..................................................................................................................... 79
4.2.2 Impact on Climate ............................................................................................................................ 79
4.2.3 Impact on Air Quality ........................................................................................................................ 79
4.2.4 Impact on Noise levels ..................................................................................................................... 80
4.2.5 Impact on Hydrology & Water Quality ........................................................................................... 80
4.2.6 Impact Due to Solid Waste Generation ......................................................................................... 80
4.2.7 Impact on Ecological Resources .................................................................................................... 81
4.2.8 Impact on Aquatic Ecology ............................................................................................................. 81
4.2.9 Impact on Human Use Values ........................................................................................................ 81
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ................................................................................... 83
5.1 Environmental Monitoring Program ............................................................................................... 83
5.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 83
5.1.2 Environmental Effects Monitoring In EIA ...................................................................................... 83
5.1.3 Proposed Environmental Monitoring Program ............................................................................. 84
6. RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ......................................................... 85
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 85
6.1.1 Objectives of Risk Assessment Study ........................................................................................... 85
6.1.2 Scope of Work .................................................................................................................................. 85
6.2 Maximum Credible Accident (MCA) Analysis ............................................................................... 85
6.2.1 Methodology of MCA Analysis........................................................................................................ 85
6.2.2 Past Accident Data Analysis ........................................................................................................... 85
6.2.3 Hazard Identification (HAZID) ......................................................................................................... 86
6.2.4 Conclusions on MCA analysis ........................................................................................................ 86
6.3 Disaster Management Plan ............................................................................................................. 86
6.3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 86
6.3.2 Objectives of Disaster Management Plan [DMP] ........................................................................ 86
6.3.3 Key Elements of Disaster Management Plan ............................................................................... 87
6.4 Emergencies ..................................................................................................................................... 87
6.4.1 General Emergencies ...................................................................................................................... 87
6.4.2 Specific Emergencies Anticipated .................................................................................................. 87
6.4.3 Emergency Organization ................................................................................................................. 88
6.4.4 Emergency Management Interface ................................................................................................ 88
6.4.5 Areas of Interface ............................................................................................................................. 89
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6.4.6 Emergency Reporting ...................................................................................................................... 89
6.4.7 Emergency Responsibilities ............................................................................................................ 89
6.4.8 Emergency Communication ............................................................................................................ 91
6.4.9 General Responsibilities of Employees during an Emergency .................................................. 92
6.4.10 Emergency Facilities.................................................................................................................... 92
6.4.11 Emergency Actions ...................................................................................................................... 93
6.4.12 General Information ..................................................................................................................... 93
6.4.13 Co-ordination with Local Authorities .......................................................................................... 94
6.4.14 Mutual Aid ..................................................................................................................................... 94
6.4.15 Mock Drills ..................................................................................................................................... 94
6.4.16 Important Information .................................................................................................................. 94
6.4.17 Emergency Preparedness Plan ................................................................................................. 95
6.5 Occupational Health and Safety review ........................................................................................ 95
6.5.1 Occupational Health ......................................................................................................................... 96
6.5.2 Safety Plan ........................................................................................................................................ 97
6.5.3 Safety Organization .......................................................................................................................... 98
7. EMP - ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS ................................................................................................... 100
7.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 100
7.2 Formation of an Environmental Management System .............................................................. 100
7.2.1 Implementation of an Environmental Management System .................................................... 100
7.3 Implementation Schedule of Mitigation Measures ..................................................................... 104
7.4 Institutional Arrangements for Pollution Control ........................................................................ 104
7.5 Cost Provision for Environmental Measures .............................................................................. 105
8. PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................................................................................. 106
9. DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED ................................................................................ 107
9.1 Bhagavathi Ana Labs Private Limited ......................................................................................... 107

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Index Map ........................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 1-2: 10-Km Radius Map Showing Conveyor ............................................................................. 15
Figure 1-3 : Refinery Layout Showing Conveyor Belt Crossing Santa Creek (Pink Colour) ................ 16
Figure 2-1: Proposed Conveyor Route (Pink Colour Line) ................................................................... 26
Figure 2-2 : Map Showing Htl And Ltl Demarcation At Santa Creek Crossing ..................................... 27
Figure 2-3: Google Map Showing Conveyour Route ............................................................................ 28
Figure 3-1: Pre-Monsoon Wind Rose (Imd-Paradip Port) ..................................................................... 33
Figure 3-2 : Monsoon Wind Rose (Imd-Paradip Port) .......................................................................... 34
Figure 3-3: Post-Monsoon Wind Rose (Imd-Paradip Port) ................................................................... 35
Figure 3-4 : Winter Wind Rose (Imd-Paradip Port) ............................................................................... 36
Figure 3-5: Annual Wind Rose (Imd-Paradip Port) ............................................................................... 37
Figure 3-6: Site Specific Wind Rose (Study Period October To December-14) ................................... 38
Figure 3-7: Ambient Air Quality Locations Photographs ....................................................................... 40
Figure 3-8: Ambient Air Quality Locations ............................................................................................. 40
Figure 3-9: Noise Monitoring Locations ................................................................................................ 45
Figure 3-10: Noise Monitoring Locations .............................................................................................. 45
Figure 3-11: Water And Soil Sampling Locations ................................................................................. 49
Figure 3-12: Photographs Showing Water Sampling Points ................................................................. 52
Figure 3-13: Photographs Showing Soil Sampling Points .................................................................... 55
Figure 3-14: Photographs Showing Ecological Survey ......................................................................... 72
Figure 3-15: Socio Economic Survey .................................................................................................... 77
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Details Of Environmental Setting ......................................................................................... 13
Table 1-2: Environmental Attributes And Frequency Of Monitoring ..................................................... 18
Table 3-1: Climatological Data, Imd Paradip Port (1989-2004) ............................................................ 31
Table 3-2: Summary Of Wind Pattern – Imd Paradip Port .................................................................... 32
Table 3-3: Micrometeorological Data For Study Area (October To December-2014) .......................... 38
Table 3-4: Details Of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations ............................................................. 41
Table 3-5: Techniques Used For Ambient Air Quality Monitoring .......................................................... 41
Table 3-6: Summary Of Ambient Air Quality Results ............................................................................. 42
Table 3-7: Summary Of Ambient Air Quality Results ............................................................................. 42
Table 3-8: Details Of Noise Monitoring Locations................................................................................. 44
Table 3-9: Noise Levels [Db (A)] In The Study Area .............................................................................. 47
Table 3-10: Details Of Water Sampling Locations ................................................................................. 48
Table 3-11: Surface Water Quality ........................................................................................................ 50
Table 3-12: Ground Water Quality ........................................................................................................ 50
Table 3-13: Soil Sampling Locations .................................................................................................... 53
Table 3-14: Analytical Techniques For Soil Analysis ............................................................................ 53
Table 3-15: Soil Analysis Results ......................................................................................................... 54
Table 3-16: Standard Soil Classification ............................................................................................... 54
Table 3-17: Terrestrial Ecological Sampling Locations ........................................................................... 56
Table 3-18: List Of Trees In The Paradip Region ................................................................................. 57
Table 3-19: List Of Shrubs In The Region ............................................................................................ 60
Table 3-20: List Of Herbs In The Region .............................................................................................. 61
Table 3-21: List Of Climbers In The Region .......................................................................................... 63
Table 3-22: List Of Avi-Fauna In The Region ....................................................................................... 64
Table 3-23: List Of Fauna In The Region .............................................................................................. 65
Table 3-24: Details Of Aquatic Sampling Locations ............................................................................... 66
Table 3-25: List Of Fresh Water Fish In The Study Area ...................................................................... 66
Table 3-26: List Of Phytoplankton In The Study Area ......................................................................... 67
Table 3-27: List Of Zooplankton In The Study Area ............................................................................. 68
Table 3-28: List Of Algae Observed In The Study Area ....................................................................... 68
Table 3-29: Water And Sediment Characteristics ................................................................................. 69
Table 3-30: List Of Marine Fish In The Study Area .............................................................................. 70
Table 3-31: Species Wise And Yearwise Marine Fish Landing In ........................................................ 70
Table 3-32: Species Diversity Index Of Marine Fish ............................................................................. 71
Table 3-33: Distribution Of Population .................................................................................................. 73
Table 3-34: Distribution Of Population By Social Structure .................................................................... 74
Table 3-35: Distribution Of Literate And Literacy Rates ......................................................................... 74
Table 3-36: Occupational Structure ....................................................................................................... 75
Table 3-37: Patients Treated From January 2012-October 2012 ......................................................... 76
Table 3-38: Maternity Cases ................................................................................................................. 76
Table 3-39: Patients Treated In Each Category Of Disease ................................................................. 76
Table 5-1: Environmental Monitoring Plan ............................................................................................ 84
Table 7-1: Implementation Schedule ................................................................................................... 104

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