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- Year: 2023
- Country: India
- Language: English
- Document Type: Domestic Law or Regulation
- Topic: Climate/Environmental Issues
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and Section 3, Sub-section (ii)
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS
New Delhi 14th September, 2006
Notification
S.O. 1533(E). – Whereas, a draft notification under sub-rule (3) of Rule 5 of the
Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 for imposing certain restrictions and prohibitions on
new projects or activities, or on the expansion or modernization of existing projects or
activities based on their potential environmental impacts as indicated in the Schedule to the
notification, being undertaken in any part of India1, unless prior environmental clearance has
been accorded in accordance with the objectives of National Environment Policy as approved
by the Union Cabinet on 18th May, 2006 and the procedure specified in the notification, by
the Central Government or the State or Union territory Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority (SEIAA), to be constituted by the Central Government in consultation
with the State Government or the Union territory Administration concerned under sub-section
(3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for the purpose of this notification,
was published in the Gazette of India ,Extraordinary, Part II, section 3, sub-section (ii) vide
number S.O. 1324 (E) dated the 15th September ,2005 inviting objections and suggestions
from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of sixty days from the date on
which copies of Gazette containing the said notification were made available to the public;
And whereas, copies of the said notification were made available to the public on 15th
September, 2005;
And whereas, all objections and suggestions received in response to the above
mentioned draft notification have been duly considered by the Central Government;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clause (v) of
sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, read with clause (d) of
sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 and in supersession of the
notification number S.O. 60 (E) dated the 27th January, 1994, except in respect of things done
or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby directs that
on and from the date of its publication the required construction of new projects or activities or
the expansion or modernization of existing projects or activities listed in the Schedule to this
notification entailing capacity addition with change in process and or technology shall be
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
undertaken in any part of India only after the prior environmental clearance from the Central
Government or as the case may be, by the State Level Environment
Impact Assessment Authority, duly constituted by the Central Government under sub-section
(3) of section 3 of the said Act, in accordance with the procedure specified hereinafter in this
notification.
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1Includes the territorial waters
2. Requirements of prior Environmental Clearance (EC):- The following projects or
activities shall require prior environmental clearance from the concerned regulatory authority,
which shall hereinafter referred to be as the Central Government in the Ministry of
Environment and Forests for matters falling under Category ‘A’ in the Schedule and at State
level the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) for matters falling under
Category ‘B’ in the said Schedule, before any construction work, or preparation of land by the
project management except for securing the land, is started on the project or activity:
(i) All new projects or activities listed in the Schedule to this notification;
(ii) Expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities listed in the Schedule
to this notification with addition of capacity beyond the limits specified for the concerned
sector, that is, projects or activities which cross the threshold limits given in the Schedule,
after expansion or modernization;
(iii) Any change in product – mix in an existing manufacturing unit included in Schedule
beyond the specified range.
3. State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority:- (1) A State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority hereinafter referred to as the SEIAA shall be
constituted by the Central Government under sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 comprising of three Members including a Chairman and a Member –
Secretary to be nominated by the State Government or the Union territory Administration
concerned.
(2) The Member-Secretary shall be a serving officer of the concerned State Government or
Union territory administration familiar with environmental laws.
(3) The other two Members shall be either a professional or expert fulfilling the eligibility
criteria given in Appendix VI to this notification.
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(4) One of the specified Members in sub-paragraph (3) above who is an expert in the
Environmental Impact Assessment process shall be the Chairman of the SEIAA.
(5) The State Government or Union territory Administration shall forward the names of the
Members and the Chairman referred in sub- paragraph 3 to 4 above to the Central
Government and the Central Government shall constitute the SEIAA as an authority for
the purposes of this notification within thirty days of the date of receipt of the names.
(6) The non-official Member and the Chairman shall have a fixed term of three years (from
the date of the publication of the notification by the Central Government constituting the
authority).
I “(7) All decisions of the SEIAA shall be taken in a meeting and shall ordinarily be
unanimous:
Provided that, in case a decision is taken by majority, the details of views, for and against
it, shall be clearly recorded in the minutes and copy thereof sent to MoEF.”
4. Categorization of projects and activities:-
(i) All projects and activities are broadly categorized in to two categories – Category A and
Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts on
human health and natural and man made resources.
(ii) All projects or activities included as Category ‘A’ in the Schedule, including expansion
and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product mix, shall
require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of
Environment and Forests (MoEF) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal
Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this
notification;
(iii) All projects or activities included as Category ‘B’ in the Schedule, including expansion
and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii) of
paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2,
but excluding those which fulfill the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule,
will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment
Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA shall base its decision on the
recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC)
as to be constituted for in this notification. II “In the absence of a duly constituted SEIAA
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
or SEAC, a Category ‘B’ project shall be considered at Central Level as a Category ‘B’
project;”
5. Screening, Scoping and Appraisal Committees:-
The same Expert Appraisal Committees (EACs) at the Central Government and SEACs
(hereinafter referred to as the (EAC) and (SEAC) at the State or the Union territory level shall
screen, scope and appraise projects or activities in Category ‘A’ and Category ‘B’ respectively.
EAC and SEAC’s shall meet at least once every month.
(a) The composition of the EAC shall be as given in Appendix VI. The SEAC at the State or
the Union territory level shall be constituted by the Central Government in consultation
with the concerned State Government or the Union territory Administration with identical
composition;
(b) The Central Government may, with the prior concurrence of the concerned State
Governments or the Union territory Administrations, constitutes one SEAC for more than
one State or Union territory for reasons of administrative convenience and cost;
(c) The EAC and SEAC shall be reconstituted after every three years;
(d) The authorised members of the EAC and SEAC, concerned, may inspect any site(s)
connected with the project or activity in respect of which the prior environmental
clearance is sought, for the purposes of screening or scoping or appraisal, with prior
notice of at least seven days to the applicant, who shall provide necessary facilities for
the inspection;
(e) The EAC and SEACs shall function on the principle of collective responsibility. The
Chairperson shall endeavour to reach a consensus in each case, and if consensus
cannot be reached, the view of the majority shall prevail.
6. Application for Prior Environmental Clearance (EC):-
An application seeking prior environmental clearance in all cases shall be made in the
prescribed Form 1 annexed herewith and Supplementary Form 1A, if applicable, as given in
Appendix II, after the identification of prospective site(s) for the project and/or activities to
which the application relates, before commencing any construction activity, or preparation of
land, at the site by the applicant. The applicant shall furnish, along with the application, a copy
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
of the pre-feasibility project report except that, in case of construction projects or activities
(item 8 of the Schedule) in addition to Form 1 and the Supplementary Form 1A, a copy of the
conceptual plan shall be provided, instead of the pre-feasibility report.
7. Stages in the Prior Environmental Clearance (EC) Process for New Projects:-
7(i) The environmental clearance process for new projects will comprise of a maximum of
four stages, all of which may not apply to particular cases as set forth below in this
notification. These four stages in sequential order are:-
• Stage (1) Screening (Only for Category ‘B’ projects and activities)
• Stage (2) Scoping
• Stage (3) Public Consultation
• Stage (4) Appraisal
I. Stage (1) – Screening:
In case of Category ‘B’ projects or activities, this stage will entail the scrutiny of an
application seeking prior environmental clearance made in Form 1 by the concerned State
level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) for determining whether or not the project or
activity requires further environmental studies for preparation of an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) for its appraisal prior to the grant of environmental clearance depending
up on the nature and location specificity of the project . The projects requiring an
Environmental Impact Assessment report shall be termed Category ‘B1’ and remaining
projects shall be termed Category ‘B2’ and will not require an Environment Impact
Assessment report. For categorization of projects into B1 or B2 except item 8 (b), the
Ministry of Environment and Forests shall issue appropriate guidelines from time to time.
II. Stage (2) – Scoping:
(i) “Scoping”: refers to the process by which the Expert Appraisal Committee in the case of
Category ‘A’ projects or activities, and State level Expert Appraisal Committee in the case
of Category ‘B1’ projects or activities, including applications for expansion and/or
modernization and/or change in product mix of existing projects or activities, determine
detailed and comprehensive Terms Of Reference (TOR) addressing all relevant
environmental concerns for the preparation of an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
Report in respect of the project or activity for which prior environmental clearance is
sought. The Expert Appraisal Committee or State level Expert Appraisal Committee
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
concerned shall determine the Terms of Reference on the basis of the information
furnished in the prescribed application Form1/Form 1A including Terns of Reference
proposed by the applicant, a site visit by a sub- group of Expert Appraisal Committee or
State level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned only if considered necessary by the
Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned, Terms
of Reference suggested by the applicant if furnished and other information that may be
available with the Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee
concerned. All projects and activities listed as Category ‘B’ in Item 8 of the Schedule
(Construction/Township/Commercial Complexes /Housing) shall not require Scoping and
will be appraised on the basis of Form 1/ Form 1A and the conceptual plan.
(ii) The Terms of Reference (TOR) shall be conveyed to the applicant by the Expert Appraisal
Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee as concerned within sixty days of
the receipt of Form 1. In the case of Category A Hydroelectric projects Item 1(c) (i) of the
Schedule the Terms of Reference shall be conveyed along with the clearance for preconstruction
activities .If the Terms of Reference are not finalized and conveyed to the
applicant within sixty days of the receipt of Form 1, the Terms of Reference suggested by
the applicant shall be deemed as the final Terms of Reference approved for the EIA
studies. The approved Terms of Reference shall be displayed on the website of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests and the concerned State Level Environment Impact
Assessment Authority.
(iii) Applications for prior environmental clearance may be rejected by the regulatory
authority concerned on the recommendation of the EAC or SEAC concerned at this stage
itself. In case of such rejection, the decision together with reasons for the same shall be
communicated to the applicant in writing within sixty days of the receipt of the application.
III. Stage (3) – Public Consultation:
(i) “Public Consultation” refers to the process by which the concerns of local affected persons
and others who have plausible stake in the environmental impacts of the project or activity
are ascertained with a view to taking into account all the material concerns in the project or
activity design as appropriate. All Category ‘A’ and Category B1 projects or activities shall
undertake Public Consultation, except the following:-
(a) modernization of irrigation projects (item 1(c) (ii) of the Schedule).
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(b) all projects or activities located within industrial estates or parks (item 7(c) of the
Schedule) approved by the concerned authorities, and which are not disallowed in
such approvals.
(c) expansion of Roads and Highways (item 7 (f) of the Schedule) which do not involve
any further acquisition of land.
III “(cc) maintenance dredging provided the dredged material shall be disposed within port
limits.”;
III “(d) All Building or Construction projects or Area Development projects (which do not
contain any category ‘A’ projects and activities) and Townships (item 8(a) and 8(b) in
the Schedule to the notification).”
e) all Category ‘B2’ projects and activities.
f) all projects or activities concerning national defence and security or involving other
strategic considerations as determined by the Central Government.
(ii) The Public Consultation shall ordinarily have two components comprising of:-
(a) a public hearing at the site or in its close proximity- district wise, to be carried out in the
manner prescribed in Appendix IV, for ascertaining concerns of local affected persons;
(b) obtain responses in writing from other concerned persons having a plausible stake in the
environmental aspects of the project or activity.
(iii) the public hearing at, or in close proximity to, the site(s) in all cases shall be conducted
by the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or the Union territory Pollution Control
Committee (UTPCC) concerned in the specified manner and forward the proceedings to
the regulatory authority concerned within 45(forty five ) of a request to the effect from the
applicant.
(iv) in case the State Pollution Control Board or the Union territory Pollution Control
Committee concerned does not undertake and complete the public hearing within the
specified period, and/or does not convey the proceedings of the public hearing within the
prescribed period directly to the regulatory authority concerned as above, the regulatory
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
authority shall engage another public agency or authority which is not subordinate to the
regulatory authority, to complete the process within a further period of forty five days,.
(v) If the public agency or authority nominated under the sub paragraph (iii) above reports to
the regulatory authority concerned that owing to the local situation, it is not possible to
conduct the public hearing in a manner which will enable the views of the concerned
local persons to be freely expressed, it shall report the facts in detail to the concerned
regulatory authority, which may, after due consideration of the report and other reliable
information that it may have, decide that the public consultation in the case need not
include the public hearing.
(vi) For obtaining responses in writing from other concerned persons having a plausible
stake in the environmental aspects of the project or activity, the concerned regulatory
authority and the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or the Union territory Pollution
Control Committee (UTPCC) shall invite responses from such concerned persons by
placing on their website the Summary EIA report prepared in the format given in
Appendix IIIA by the applicant along with a copy of the application in the prescribed form,
within seven days of the receipt of a written request for arranging the public hearing.
Confidential information including non-disclosable or legally privileged information
involving Intellectual Property Right, source specified in the application shall not be
placed on the web site. The regulatory authority concerned may also use other
appropriate media for ensuring wide publicity about the project or activity. The regulatory
authority shall, however, make available on a written request from any concerned person
the Draft EIA report for inspection at a notified place during normal office hours till the
date of the public hearing. All the responses received as part of this public consultation
process shall be forwarded to the applicant through the quickest available means.
(vii) After completion of the public consultation, the applicant shall address all the material
environmental concerns expressed during this process, and make appropriate changes
in the draft EIA and EMP. The final EIA report, so prepared, shall be submitted by the
applicant to the concerned regulatory authority for appraisal. The applicant may
alternatively submit a supplementary report to draft EIA and EMP addressing all the
concerns expressed during the public consultation.
IV. Stage (4) – Appraisal:
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(i) Appraisal means the detailed scrutiny by the Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level
Expert Appraisal Committee of the application and other documents like the Final EIA
report, outcome of the public consultations including public hearing proceedings,
submitted by the applicant to the regulatory authority concerned for grant of
environmental clearance. This appraisal shall be made by Expert Appraisal Committee or
State Level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned in a transparent manner in a
proceeding to which the applicant shall be invited for furnishing necessary clarifications
in person or through an authorized representative. On conclusion of this proceeding, the
Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned shall
make categorical recommendations to the regulatory authority concerned either for grant
of prior environmental clearance on stipulated terms and conditions, or rejection of the
application for prior environmental clearance, together with reasons for the same.
(ii) The appraisal of all projects or activities which are not required to undergo public
consultation, or submit an Environment Impact Assessment report, shall be carried out
on the basis of the prescribed application Form 1 and Form 1A as applicable, any other
relevant validated information available and the site visit wherever the same is
considered as necessary by the Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert
Appraisal Committee concerned.
(iii) The appraisal of an application be shall be completed by the Expert Appraisal Committee
or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned within sixty days of the receipt of
the final Environment Impact Assessment report and other documents or the receipt of
Form 1 and Form 1 A, where public consultation is not necessary and the
recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal
Committee shall be placed before the competent authority for a final decision within the
next fifteen days .The prescribed procedure for appraisal is given in Appendix V ;
7(ii). Prior Environmental Clearance (EC) process for Expansion or Modernization or
Change of product mix in existing projects:
All applications seeking prior environmental clearance for expansion with increase in the
production capacity beyond the capacity for which prior environmental clearance has been
granted under this notification or with increase in either lease area or production capacity
in the case of mining projects or for the modernization of an existing unit with increase in
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
the total production capacity beyond the threshold limit prescribed in the Schedule to this
notification through change in process and or technology or involving a change in the
product –mix shall be made in Form I and they shall be considered by the concerned
Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee within sixty days,
who will decide on the due diligence necessary including preparation of EIA and public
consultations and the application shall be appraised accordingly for grant of environmental
clearance.
8. Grant or Rejection of Prior Environmental Clearance (EC):
(i) The regulatory authority shall consider the recommendations of the EAC or SEAC
concerned and convey its decision to the applicant within forty five days of the receipt of
the recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal
Committee concerned or in other words within one hundred and five days of the receipt of
the final Environment Impact Assessment Report, and where Environment Impact
Assessment is not required, within one hundred and five days of the receipt of the
complete application with requisite documents, except as provided below.
(ii) The regulatory authority shall normally accept the recommendations of the Expert
Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned. In cases
where it disagrees with the recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee or State
Level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned, the regulatory authority shall request
reconsideration by the Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal
Committee concerned within forty five days of the receipt of the recommendations of the
Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned while
stating the reasons for the disagreement. An intimation of this decision shall be
simultaneously conveyed to the applicant. The Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level
Expert Appraisal Committee concerned, in turn, shall consider the observations of the
regulatory authority and furnish its views on the same within a further period of sixty days.
The decision of the regulatory authority after considering the views of the Expert Appraisal
Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned shall be final and
conveyed to the applicant by the regulatory authority concerned within the next thirty days.
(iii) In the event that the decision of the regulatory authority is not communicated to the
applicant within the period specified in sub-paragraphs (i) or (ii) above, as applicable, the
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
applicant may proceed as if the environment clearance sought for has been granted or
denied by the regulatory authority in terms of the final recommendations of the Expert
Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned.
(iv) On expiry of the period specified for decision by the regulatory authority under paragraph
(i) and (ii) above, as applicable, the decision of the regulatory authority, and the final
recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal
Committee concerned shall be public documents.
(v) Clearances from other regulatory bodies or authorities shall not be required prior to
receipt of applications for prior environmental clearance of projects or activities, or
screening, or scoping, or appraisal, or decision by the regulatory authority concerned,
unless any of these is sequentially dependent on such clearance either due to a
requirement of law, or for necessary technical reasons.
(vi) Deliberate concealment and/or submission of false or misleading information or data
which is material to screening or scoping or appraisal or decision on the application shall
make the application liable for rejection, and cancellation of prior environmental clearance
granted on that basis. Rejection of an application or cancellation of a prior environmental
clearance already granted, on such ground, shall be decided by the regulatory authority,
after giving a personal hearing to the applicant, and following the principles of natural
justice.
9. Validity of Environmental Clearance (EC):
The “Validity of Environmental Clearance” is meant the period from which a prior
environmental clearance is granted by the regulatory authority, or may be presumed by the
applicant to have been granted under sub paragraph (iv) of paragraph 7 above, to the start
of production operations by the project or activity, or completion of all construction
operations in case of construction projects (item 8 of the Schedule), to which the
application for prior environmental clearance refers. The prior environmental clearance
granted for a project or activity shall be valid for a period of ten years in the case of River
Valley projects (item 1(c) of the Schedule), project life as estimated by Expert Appraisal
Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee subject to a maximum of thirty
years for mining projects and five years in the case of all other projects and activities.
However, in the case of Area Development projects and Townships [item 8(b)], the validity
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
period shall be limited only to such activities as may be the responsibility of the applicant
as a developer. This period of validity may be extended by the regulatory authority
concerned by a maximum period of five years provided an application is made to the
regulatory authority by the applicant within the validity period, together with an updated
Form 1, and Supplementary Form 1A, for Construction projects or activities (item 8 of the
Schedule). In this regard the regulatory authority may also consult the Expert Appraisal
Committee or State Level Expert Appraisal Committee as the case may be.
10. Post Environmental Clearance Monitoring:
IV “(i)(a) In respect of Category ‘A’ project, it shall be mandatory for the project proponent to
make public the environment clearance granted for their project along with the
environmental conditions and safeguards at their cost by prominently advertising it at
least in two local newspapers of the district or State where the project is located and in
addition, this shall also be displayed in the project proponent’s website permanently.
(b) In respect of Category ‘B’ projects, irrespective of its clearance by MoEF / SEIAA, the
project proponent shall prominently advertise in the newspapers indicating that the
project has been accorded environment clearance and the details of the MoEF website
where it is displayed.
(c) The Ministry of Environment and Forests and the State/Union Territory Level
Environmental Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAAs), as the case may be, shall also
place the environmental clearance in the public domain on Governmental portal.
(d) The copies of the environmental clearance shall be submitted by the project
proponents to the Heads of local bodies, Panchayats and Municipal Bodies in addition to
the relevant offices of the Government who in turn has to display the same for 30 days
from the date of receipt.”;
IV (ii) It shall be mandatory for the project management to submit half-yearly compliance
reports in respect of the stipulated prior environmental clearance terms and conditions in
hard and soft copies to the regulatory authority concerned, on 1st June and 1st December
of each calendar year.
IV (iii) All such compliance reports submitted by the project management shall be public
documents. Copies of the same shall be given to any person on application to the
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
concerned regulatory authority. The latest such compliance report shall also be displayed
on the web site of the concerned regulatory authority.
11. Transferability of Environmental Clearance (EC):
A prior environmental clearance granted for a specific project or activity to an applicant
may be transferred during its validity to another legal person entitled to undertake the
project or activity on application by the transferor, or by the transferee with a written “no
objection” by the transferor, to, and by the regulatory authority concerned, on the same
terms and conditions under which the prior environmental clearance was initially granted,
and for the same validity period. No reference to the Expert Appraisal Committee or State
Level Expert Appraisal Committee concerned is necessary in such cases.
12. Operation of EIA Notification, 1994, till disposal of pending cases:
From the date of final publication of this notification the Environment Impact Assessment
(EIA) notification number S.O.60 (E) dated 27th January, 1994 is hereby superseded,
except in suppression of the things done or omitted to be done before such suppression to
the extent that in case of all or some types of applications made for prior environmental
clearance and pending on the date of final publication of this notification, the Central
Government may relax any one or all provisions of this notification except the list of the
projects or activities requiring prior environmental clearance in Schedule I , or continue
operation of some or all provisions of the said notification, for a period not exceeding one
year from the date of issue of this notification.
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
SCHEDULE
(See paragraph 2 and 7)
LIST OF PROJECTS OR ACTIVITIES REQUIRING PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
Category Project or Activity with threshold limit Conditions if any
A B
1 Mining, extraction of natural resources and power generation (for
a specified production capacity)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
V “1(a) (i) Mining of minerals.
(ii) Slurry pipelines
(coal lignite and other
ores) passing through
national parks /
sanctuaries / coral
reefs, ecologically
sensitive areas.
≥ 50 ha. of mining lease
area in respect of noncoal
mine lease.
> 150 ha of mining
lease area in respect of
coal mine lease.
Asbestos mining
irrespective of
mining area
All projects.
<50 ha ≥ 5 ha .of
mining lease area in
respect of non-coal
mine lease.
≤ 150 ha ≥ 5 ha of
mining lease area in
respect of coal mine
lease.
General Condition
shall apply
Note:
Mineral prospecting
Is exempted.”;
1(b) Offshore and
onshore oil and gas
exploration,
development &
production
All projects Note
Exploration Surveys
(not involving drilling)
are exempted provided
the concession areas
have got previous
clearance for physical
survey
1(c) River Valley
pojects
(i) ≥ 50 MW
hydroelectric
power generation;
(ii) ≥ 10,000 ha. of
culturable
command area
(i) < 50 MW ≥ 25 MW
hydroelectric
power generation;
(ii) < 10,000 ha. of
culturable command
area
V “General Condition
shall apply.
Note: Irrigation projects
not involving
submergence or interstate
domain shall be
appraised by the SEIAA
as Category ‘B’
Projects.”;
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1(d) Thermal Power
Plants
V ″ ≥ 500 MW (coal /
lignite / naphtha
& gas based);
≥ 50 MW (Pet coke
diesel and
all other fuels including
refinery residual oil
waste except biomass);
≥ 20 MW (based on
biomass or non
hazardous municipal
waste as fuel).”;
< 500 MW (coal /
lignite / naphtha &
gas based);
<50 MW ≥ 5MW (Pet
coke, diesel and all
other fuels including
refinery residual oil
waste except
biomass);
≥ 20 MW > 15 MW
(based on biomass or
non hazardous
municipal waste as
fuel).”;
V “General Condition
shall apply.
Note:
(i) Power plant up to 15
MW, based on biomass
and using auxiliary fuel
such as coal / lignite /
petroleum products up
to 15% are exempt.
(ii) Power plant up to 15
MW, based on nonhazardous
municipal
waste and using
auxiliary fuel such as
coal / lignite / petroleum
products up to 15% are
exempt.
(iii) Power plants using
waste heat boiler
without any auxiliary
fuel are exempt.”;
1(e) Nuclear power
projects and
processing of
nuclear fuel
All projects
2 Primary Processing
2(a) Coal washeries ≥ 1 million ton/annum
throughput of coal
<1million ton/annum
throughput of coal
General Condition shall
apply
(If located within mining
area the proposal shall
be
appraised together with
the mining proposal)
2 (b) Mineral
beneficiation
≥ 0.1million ton/annum
mineral throughput
< 0.1million
ton/annum
mineral throughput
General Condition shall
apply
(Mining proposal with
Mineral beneficiation
shall
be appraised together
for grant of clearance)
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
3 Materials Production
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
3(a) Metallurgical
industries (ferrous
& non ferrous)
a)Primary metallurgical
industry
All projects
b) Sponge iron
manufacturing
≥ 200TPD
c) Secondary
metallurgical
processing industry
All toxic and heavy
metal producing units
≥ 20,000 tonnes
/annum
Sponge iron
manufacturing
<200TPD
Secondary
metallurgical
processing industry
i.)All toxic
and heavy metal
producing units
<20,000 tonnes
/annum
ii.)All other non –toxic
secondary
metallurgical
processing industries
>5000 tonnes/annum
V “General condition
shall apply.
Note:
(i) The recycling
industrial units
registered under the
HSM Rules, are
exempted.
(ii) In case of secondary
metallurgical
processing industrial
units, those projects
involving operation of
furnaces only such as
induction and electrical
arc furnace, submerged
arc furnace, and cupola
with capacity more than
30,000 tonnes per
annum (TPA) would
require environmental
clearance.
(iii) Plant / units other
than power plants
(given against entry no.
1(d) of the schedule),
based on municipal
solid waste (nonhazardous)
are
exempted.”
3( b) Cement plants
≥ 1.0 million
tonnes/annum
production capacity
<1.0 million
tonnes/annum
production capacity.
All Stand alone
grinding units
General Condition shall
apply
4 Materials Processing
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
4(a) Petroleum refining
industry
All projects – –
4(b) Coke oven plants ≥2,50,000
tonnes/annum
<2,50,000 & ≥25,000
tonnes/annum
V “General Condition
shall apply.”
4(c ) Asbestos milling
and asbestos based
products
All projects
– –
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
4(d) Chlor-alkali
industry
≥300 TPD production
Capacity or a unit
located out side the
notified industrial area/
estate
V “(i) All projects
irrespective of the
size, if located in a
Notified Industrial
Area/ Estate.
(ii) <300 tonnes per
day (TPD)
and located outside a
Notified Industrial
Area/ Estate.”
V “General as well as
specific condition shall
apply.
No new Mercury Cell
based plants will be
permitted and existing
units converting to
membrane cell
technology
are exempted from this
notification.”
4(e) Soda ash Industry All projects – –
4(f) Leather/skin/hide
processing
industry
New projects outside
the industrial area or
expansion of existing
units out side the
industrial area
All new or expansion
of
projects located
within a notified
industrial area/
estate
V “General as well as
specific condition shall
apply.”
5 Manufacturing / Fabrication
5(a) Chemical fertilizers V “All projects except
Single Super
Phosphate.”
V “Single Super
Phosphate.”
–
5(b) Pesticides industry
and pesticide
specific
intermediates
(excluding
formulations)
All units producing
technical grade
pesticides
– –
5(c) Petro-chemical
complexes
(industries based
on processing of
petroleum
fractions & natural
gas and/or
reforming to
aromatics)
All projects
–
– –
5(d) Manmade fibers
manufacturing
Rayon
Others General Condition shall
apply
5(e) Petrochemical
based processing
(processes other
than cracking &
reformation and
not covered under
the complexes)
Located out side the
notified industrial area/
estate
–
Located in a notified
industrial area/ estate
V “General as well as
specific condition shall
apply.”
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
5(f) Synthetic organic
chemicals industry
(dyes & dye
intermediates; bulk
drugs and
intermediates
excluding drug
formulations;
synthetic rubbers;
basic organic
chemicals, other
synthetic organic
chemicals and
chemical
intermediates)
Located out side the
notified industrial area/
estate
Located in a notified
industrial area/ estate
V “General as well as
specific condition shall
apply.”
5(g) Distilleries
(i)All Molasses based
distilleries
(ii) All Cane juice/
non-molasses based
distilleries ≥30 KLD
All Cane juice / nonmolasses
based distilleries
–
<30 KLD
General Condition shall
apply
5(h) Integrated paint
industry
– All projects General Condition shall
apply
5(i) Pulp & paper
industry excluding
manufacturing of
paper from waste
paper and
manufacture of
paper from ready
pulp with out
bleaching
Pulp manufacturing
and
Pulp& Paper
manufacturing industry
Paper manufacturing
industry without pulp
manufacturing
General Condition shall
apply
5(j) Sugar Industry – ≥ 5000 tcd cane
crushing capacity
General Condition shall
apply
5(k) V Omitted
6 Service Sectors
6(a) Oil & gas
transportation pipe
line (crude and
refinery/
petrochemical
products), passing
through national
parks / sanctuaries
/coral reefs /
ecologically
sensitive areas
including LNG
Terminal
All projects
–
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
6(b) Isolated storage &
handling of
hazardous chemicals
(As per
threshold planning
quantity indicated
in column 3 of
schedule 2 & 3 of
MSIHC Rules
1989 amended
2000)
– All projects General Condition shall
apply
7 Physical Infrastructure including Environmental Services
7(a) Air ports V “All projects
including airstrips,
which are for
commercial use.”
– V “Note:
Air strips, which do not
involve bunkering/
refueling facility and or
Air Traffic Control, are
exempted.”
7(b) All ship breaking
yards including
ship breaking units
All projects
– –
7© Industrial estates/
parks/ complexes/
areas, export
processing Zones
(EPZs), Special
Economic Zones
(SEZs), Biotech
Parks, Leather
Complexes.
If at least one industry
in the proposed
industrial estate falls
under the Category A,
entire industrial area
shall be treated as
Category A,
irrespective of the area.
Industrial estates with
area greater than 500
ha. and housing at least
one Category B
industry.
Industrial estates
housing at least one
Category B
industry and area
<500 ha.
Industrial estates of
area> 500 ha. and not
housing any industry
belonging to Category
A or B.
V “Genral as well as
special conditions shall
apply.
Note:
1. Industrial Estate of
area below 500 ha. and
not housing any
industry of
Category ‘A’ or ‘B’ does
not require clearance.
2. If the area is less
than 500 ha. but
contains building and
construction projects >
20,000 Sq. mts. And or
development area more
than 50 ha it will be
treated as activity listed
at serial no. 8(a) or 8(b)
in the Schedule, as the
case may be.”
7(d) Common
hazardous waste
treatment, storage
and disposal
facilities (TSDFs)
All integrated facilities
having incineration
&landfill or
incineration alone
All facilities having
land fill only
General Condition shall
apply
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
7(e)
V “Ports, harbours,
break waters,
dredging.”
≥ 5 million TPA of
cargo handling
capacity (excluding
fishing harbours)
< 5 million TPA of
cargo handling
capacity and/or
ports/ harbours
≥10,000 TPA of fish
handling
capacity
V “General Condition
shall apply.
Note:
1. Capital dredging
inside and outside the
ports or harbors and
channels are included;
2. Maintenance
dredging is exempt
provided it formed part
of the original proposal
for which Environment
Management Plan
(EMP) was prepared
and environmental
clearance obtained.”
7(f) Highways i) New National High
ways; and
ii) Expansion of
National High ways
greater than 30 KM,
involving additional
right of way greater
than 20m involving
land acquisition and
passing through more
than one State.
V “ i) All State
Highway Project;
and
ii) State Highway
expansion projects in
hilly terrain (above
1,000 m AMSL) and or
ecologically sensitive
areas.”
General Condition shall
apply.
Note:
Highways include
expressways.”
7(g) Aerial ropeways V(xvi)(a) “(i) All projects
located at altitude of
1,000 mtr. And above.
(ii) All projects located
in notified ecologically
sensitive areas.”
V(xvi)(b) “All projects
except those covered
in column (3).”
General Condition shall
apply
7(h) Common Effluent
Treatment Plants
(CETPs)
All projects
General Condition shall
apply
7(i) Common
Municipal Solid
Waste Management
Facility
(CMSWMF)
All projects General Condition shall
apply
8 Building /Construction projects/Area Development projects and
Townships
8(a) Building and
Construction
projects
≥20000 sq.mtrs and
<1,50,000 sq.mtrs. of
built-up area#
#(built up area for
covered construction;
in the case of facilities
open to the sky, it
will be the activity area)
8(b) Townships and
Area Development
projects.
Covering an area ≥ 50
ha and or built up
area
≥1,50,000 sq .mtrs ++
++All projects under
Item
8(b) shall be appraised
as
Category B1
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
Note:-
V(xvii) “General Condition (GC):
Any project or activity specified in Category ‘B’ will be treated as Category A, if located in
whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of: (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild
Life (Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as identified by the Central Pollution
Control Board from time to time, (iii) Eco-sensitive areas as notified under section 3 of the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, such as, Mahabaleshwar Panchgani, Matheran,
Pachmarhi, Dahanu, Doon Valley, and (iv) inter-State boundaries and international
boundaries:
Provided that the requirement regarding distance of 10 km of the inter-State boundaries
can be reduced or completely done away with by an agreement between the respective States
or U.Ts sharing the common boundary in case the activity does not fall within 10 kilometres of
the areas mentioned at item (i), (ii) and (iii) above.”
Specific Condition (SC):
If any Industrial Estate/Complex / Export processing Zones /Special Economic Zones/Biotech
Parks / Leather Complex with homogeneous type of industries such as Items 4(d), 4(f), 5(e),
5(f), or those Industrial estates with pre –defined set of activities (not necessarily
homogeneous, obtains prior environmental clearance, individual industries including proposed
industrial housing within such estates /complexes will not be required to take prior
environmental clearance, so long as the Terms and Conditions for the industrial
estate/complex are complied with (Such estates/complexes must have a clearly identified
management with the legal responsibility of ensuring adherence to the Terms and Conditions
of prior environmental clearance, who may be held responsible for violation of the same
throughout the life of the complex/estate).
[No. J-11013/56/2004-IA-II (I)]
(R.CHANDRAMOHAN)
JOINT SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
APPENDIX I
(See paragraph – 6)
FORM 1
VI(a) “(I) Basic Information
Serial
Number
Item Details
1. Name of the project/s
2. S. No. in schedule
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be
handled/command area/lease area/number of
wells to be drilled
4. New/Expansion/Modernization
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc.
6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’
7. Does it attract the general condition? If’ Yes,
please specify.
8. Does it attract the specific condition? If’ Yes,
please specify.
Location
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.
Village
Tehsil
District
9.
State
10. Nearest railway station/airport along with
distance in kms.
11. Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along
with distance in kms.
12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal
Corporation, Local body (complete postal
addresses with telephone nos. to be given)
13. Name of the applicant
14. Registered Address
Address for correspondence:
Name
Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO)
Address
Pin Code
Telephone No.
15.
Fax No.
16 Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any.
Location of these sites should be shown on a
topo sheet.
Village-District-State
1.
2.
3.
17. Interlinked Projects
18 Whether separate application of interlinked
project has been submitted?
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
19. If yes, date of submission
20. If no, reason
21. Whether the proposal involves approval/
clearance under: If yes, details of the same and
their status to be given.
(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 ?
(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 ?
(c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991 ?
22. Whether there is any Government Order/Policy
relevant/ relating to the site ?
23. Forest land involved (hectares)
24. Whether there is any litigation pending against
the project and/or land in which the project is
propose to be set up ?
(a) Name of the Court.
(b) Case No.
(c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and
its relevance with the proposed project.
(II) Activity
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.No. Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with
approximate quantities /rates,
wherever possible) with source
of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change
in land use, land cover or
topography including increase in
intensity of land use (with respect
to local land use plan)
1.2 Clearance of existing land,
vegetation and
buildings?
1.3 Creation of new land uses?
1.4 Pre-construction investigations
e.g. bore
houses, soil testing?
1.5 Construction works?
1.6 Demolition works?
1.7 Temporary sites used for
construction works or
housing of construction workers?
1.8 Above ground buildings,
structures or earthworks
including linear structures, cut
And fill or excavations
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
1.9 Underground works including
mining or tunneling?
1.10 Reclamation works?
1.11 Dredging?
1.12 Offshore structures?
1.13 Production and manufacturing
processes?
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or
materials?
1.15 Facilities for treatment or
disposal of solid waste or liquid
effluents?
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of
operational workers?
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic
during construction or operation?
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or
other transport infrastructure
including new or altered routes
and stations, ports, airports etc?
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing
transport routes or infrastructure
leading to changes in traffic
movements?
1.20 New or diverted transmission
lines or pipelines?
1.21 Impoundment, damming,
culverting, realignment or other
changes to the ydrology of
watercourses or aquifers?
1.22 Stream crossings?
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water
form ground or surface waters?
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the
land surface affecting drainage
or run-off?
1.25 Transport of personnel or
materials for construction,
operation or decommissioning?
1.26 Long-term dismantling or
decommissioning
or restoration works?
1.27 Ongoing activity during
decommissioning which could
have an impact on the
environment?
1.28 Influx of people to an area in
either temporarily or
permanently?
1.29 Introduction of alien species?
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic
diversity?
1.31 Any other actions?
2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as
land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are nonrenewable
or in short supply):
S.No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities /rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or
agricultural land (ha)
2.2 Water (expected source &
competing users) unit: KLD
2.3 Minerals (MT)
2.4
Construction material – stone,
aggregates, sand / soil
(expected source – MT)
2.5 Forests and timber (source –
MT)
2.6
Energy including electricity and
fuels (source, competing users)
Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)
2.7 Any other natural resources (use
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.No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities /rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
3.1
Use of substances or 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
disease or affect disease vectors
(e.g. insect or water borne
diseases)
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g.
by changing living conditions?
3.4
Vulnerable groups of people who
could be affected by the project
e.g. hospital patients, children,
the elderly etc.,
3.5 Any other causes
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or
decommissioning (MT/month)
S.No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with
approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine
wastes
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and
or commercial wastes)
4.3
Hazardous wastes (as per
Hazardous Waste Management
Rules)
4.4 Other industrial process wastes
4.5 Surplus product
4.6
Sewage sludge or other sludge
from effluent treatment.
4.7 Construction or demolition
wastes
4.8 Redundant machinery or
equipment
4.9 Contaminated soils or other
materials
4.10 Agricultural wastes
4.11 Other solid wastes
5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air
(Kg/hr)
S.No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with
approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
5.1
Emissions from combustion of
fossil fuels from stationary or
mobile sources.
5.2 Emissions from production
processes
5.3
Emissions from materials
handling including
storage or transport
5.4
Emissions from construction
activities including plant and
equipment
5.5
Dust or odours from handling of
materials including construction
materials, sewage and waste
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
5.6 Emissions from incineration of
waste
5.7
Emissions from burning of waste
in open air (e.g. slash materials,
construction debris)
5.8 Emissions from any other
sources
6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
6.1
From operation of equipment
e.g. engines, ventilation plant,
crushers
6.2 From industrial or similar
processes
6.3 From construction or demolition
6.4 From blasting or piling
6.5 From construction or operational
traffic
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems
6.7 From any other sources
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.No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or
spillage of hazardous materials
7.2
From discharge of sewage or other
effluents to water or the land
(expected mode and place of
discharge)
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted
to air into the land or into water
7.4 From any other sources
7.5
Is there a risk of long term build up
of pollutants in the environment
from these sources?
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect
human health or the environment
S.No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with
approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
8.1
From explosions, spillages, fires
etc from storage, handling, use or
production of hazardous
substances
8.2 From any other causes
8.3
Could the project be affected by
natural disasters causing
environmental damage (e.g.
floods, earthquakes, landslides,
cloudburst etc)?
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.No.
Information/Checklist
confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with
approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
9.1
Lead to development of
supporting. lities, ancillary
development or development
stimulated by the project which
could have impact on the
environment e.g.:
• Supporting infrastructure (roads,
power supply, waste or waste
water treatment, etc.)
• housing development
• extractive industries
• supply industries
• other
9.2
Lead to after-use of the site, which
could have an impact on the
environment
9.3 Set a precedent for later
developments
9.4
Have cumulative effects due to
proximity to other
existing or planned projects with
similar effects
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No. Areas
Name/
Identity
Aerial distance (within 15
km.) Proposed project
location boundary
1
Areas protected under
international conventions,
national or local legislation for their
ecological, landscape, cultural or
other related value
2
Areas which are important or
sensitive for ecological reasons –
Wetlands, watercourses or
other water bodies, coastal zone,
biospheres, mountains, forests
3
Areas used by protected,
important or sensitive species of
flora or fauna for breeding, esting,
foraging, resting, over wintering,
migration
4 Inland, coastal, marine or
underground waters
5 State, National boundaries
6
Routes or facilities used by the
public for access to recreation or
other tourist, pilgrim areas
7 Defence installations
8 Densely populated or built-up area
9
Areas occupied by sensitive manmade
land uses (hospitals,
schools, places of worship,
community facilities)
10
Areas containing important, high
quality or scarce Resources
(ground water resources, surface
resources, forestry, agriculture,
fisheries, tourism, minerals)
11
Areas already subjected to
pollution or environmental
damage. (those where existing
legal environmental standards are
exceeded)
12
Areas susceptible to natural
hazard which could cause the
project to present environmental
Problems (earthquakes,
subsidence, landslides, erosion,
Flooding or extreme or adverse
climatic conditions)
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(IV). Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
VI(b) “I hereby given undertaking that the data and 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
With Name and Full Address
(Project Proponent/Authorised Signatory)
NOTE:
1. The projects involving clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991
shall submit with the application a C.R.Z. map duly demarcated by one of the
authorized agencies, showing the project activities, w.r.t. C.R.Z. (at the stage of TOR)
and the recommendations of the State Coastal Zone Management Authority (at the
stage of EC). Sinmultaneous action shall also be taken to obtain the requisite
clearance under the provisions of the C.R.Z. Notification, 1991 for the activities to be
located in the CRZ.
2. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Prks, Sancturies, Biosphere
Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wile Animals, the project proponenet shall submit the
map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the
project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden
thereon (at the stage of EC).”
3. All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forests including aubmission of
application for TOR/Environmental Clearance, subsequent clarifications, as may be
required from time to time, participation in the EAC Meeting on behalf of the project
proponent shall be made by the authorized signatory only. The authorized signatory
should also submit a document in support of his claim of being and authorized
signatory for the specific project.”
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
APPENDIX II
(See paragraph 6)
FORM-1 A (only for construction projects listed under item 8 of the Schedule)
CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Project proponents are required to provide full information and wherever necessary
attach explanatory notes with the Form and submit along with proposed environmental
management plan & monitoring programme)
1. LAND ENVIRONMENT
(Attach panoramic view of the project site and the vicinity)
1.1. Will the existing landuse get significantly altered from the project that is not consistent
with the surroundings? (Proposed landuse must conform to the approved Master Plan /
Development Plan of the area. Change of landuse if any and the statutory approval from
the competent authority be submitted). Attach Maps of (i) site location, (ii) surrounding
features of the proposed site (within 500 meters) and (iii) the site (indicating levels &
contours) to appropriate scales. If not available attach only conceptual plans.
1.2. List out all the major project requirements in terms of the land area, built up area, water
consumption, power requirement, connectivity, community facilities, parking needs etc.
1.3. What are the likely impacts of the proposed activity on the existing facilities adjacent to
the proposed site? (Such as open spaces, community facilities, details of the existing
landuse, disturbance to the local ecology).
1.4. Will there be any significant land disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence &
instability? (Details of soil type, slope analysis, vulnerability to subsidence, seismicity etc
may be given).
1.5. Will the proposal involve alteration of natural drainage systems? (Give details on a
contour map showing the natural drainage near the proposed project site)
1.6. What are the quantities of earthwork involved in the construction activity-cutting, filling,
reclamation etc. (Give details of the quantities of earthwork involved, transport of fill
materials from outside the site etc.)
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
1.7. Give details regarding water supply, waste handling etc during the construction period.
1.8. Will the low lying areas & wetlands get altered? (Provide details of how low lying and
wetlands are getting modified from the proposed activity)
1.9. Whether construction debris & waste during construction cause health hazard? (Give
quantities of various types of wastes generated during construction including the
construction labour and the means of disposal)
2. WATER ENVIRONMENT
2.1. Give the total quantity of water requirement for the proposed project with the breakup of
requirements for various uses. How will the water requirement met? State the sources &
quantities and furnish a water balance statement.
2.2. What is the capacity (dependable flow or yield) of the proposed source of water?
2.3. What is the quality of water required, in case, the supply is not from a municipal source?
(Provide physical, chemical, biological characteristics with class of water quality)
2.4. How much of the water requirement can be met from the recycling of treated
wastewater? (Give the details of quantities, sources and usage)
2.5. Will there be diversion of water from other users? (Please assess the impacts of the
project on other existing uses and quantities of consumption)
2.6. What is the incremental pollution load from wastewater generated from the proposed
activity? (Give details of the quantities and composition of wastewater generated from the
proposed activity)
2.7. Give details of the water requirements met from water harvesting? Furnish details of the
facilities created.
2.8. What would be the impact of the land use changes occurring due to the proposed project
on the runoff characteristics (quantitative as well as qualitative) of the area in the post
construction phase on a long term basis? Would it aggravate the problems of flooding or
water logging in any way?
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
2.9. What are the impacts of the proposal on the ground water? (Will there be tapping of
ground water; give the details of ground water table, recharging capacity, and approvals
obtained from competent authority, if any)
2.10. What precautions/measures are taken to prevent the run-off from construction activities
polluting land & aquifers? (Give details of quantities and the measures taken to avoid the
adverse impacts)
2.11. How is the storm water from within the site managed?(State the provisions made to
avoid flooding of the area, details of the drainage facilities provided along with a site
layout indication contour levels)
2.12. Will the deployment of construction labourers particularly in the peak period lead to
unsanitary conditions around the project site (Justify with proper explanation)
2.13. What on-site facilities are provided for the collection, treatment & safe disposal of
sewage? (Give details of the quantities of wastewater generation, treatment capacities
with technology & facilities for recycling and disposal)
2.14. Give details of dual plumbing system if treated waste used is used for flushing of toilets or
any other use.
3. VEGETATION
3.1. Is there any threat of the project to the biodiversity? (Give a description of the local
ecosystem with it’s unique features, if any)
3.2. Will the construction involve extensive clearing or modification of vegetation? (Provide a
detailed account of the trees & vegetation affected by the project)
3.3. What are the measures proposed to be taken to minimize the likely impacts on important
site features (Give details of proposal for tree plantation, landscaping, creation of water
bodies etc along with a layout plan to an appropriate scale)
4. FAUNA
4.1. Is there likely to be any displacement of fauna- both terrestrial and aquatic or creation of
barriers for their movement? Provide the details.
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
4.2. Any direct or indirect impacts on the avifauna of the area? Provide details.
4.3. Prescribe measures such as corridors, fish ladders etc to mitigate adverse impacts on
fauna
5. AIR ENVIRONMENT
5.1. Will the project increase atmospheric concentration of gases & result in heat islands?
(Give details of background air quality levels with predicted values based on dispersion
models taking into account the increased traffic generation as a result of the proposed
constructions)
5.2. What are the impacts on generation of dust, smoke, odorous fumes or other hazardous
gases? Give details in relation to all the meteorological parameters.
5.3. Will the proposal create shortage of parking space for vehicles? Furnish details of the
present level of transport infrastructure and measures proposed for improvement
including the traffic management at the entry & exit to the project site.
5.4. Provide details of the movement patterns with internal roads, bicycle tracks, pedestrian
pathways, footpaths etc., with areas under each category.
5.5. Will there be significant increase in traffic noise & vibrations? Give details of the
sources and the measures proposed for mitigation of the above.
5.6. What will be the impact of DG sets & other equipment on noise levels & vibration in &
ambient air quality around the project site? Provide details.
6. AESTHETICS
6.1. Will the proposed constructions in any way result in the obstruction of a view, scenic
amenity or landscapes? Are these considerations taken into account by the proponents?
6.2. Will there be any adverse impacts from new constructions on the existing structures?
What are the considerations taken into account?
6.3. Whether there are any local considerations of urban form & urban design influencing the
design criteria? They may be explicitly spelt out.
6.4. Are there any anthropological or archaeological sites or artefacts nearby? State if any
other significant features in the vicinity of the proposed site have been considered.
7. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS
7.1. Will the proposal result in any changes to the demographic structure of local
population? Provide the details.
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
7.2. Give details of the existing social infrastructure around the proposed project.
7.3. Will the project cause adverse effects on local communities, disturbance to sacred sites
or other cultural values? What are the safeguards proposed?
8. BUILDING MATERIALS
8.1. May involve the use of building materials with high-embodied energy. Are the
construction materials produced with energy efficient processes? (Give details of
energy conservation measures in the selection of building materials and their energy
efficiency)
8.2. Transport and handling of materials during construction may result in pollution, noise
& public nuisance. What measures are taken to minimize the impacts?
8.3. Are recycled materials used in roads and structures? State the extent of savings
achieved?
8.4. Give details of the methods of collection, segregation & disposal of the garbage
generated during the operation phases of the project.
9. ENERGY CONSERVATION
9.1. Give details of the power requirements, source of supply, backup source etc. What is
the energy consumption assumed per square foot of built-up area? How have you
tried to minimize energy consumption?
9.2. What type of, and capacity of, power back-up to you plan to provide?
9.3. What are the characteristics of the glass you plan to use? Provide specifications of its
characteristics related to both short wave and long wave radiation?
9.4. What passive solar architectural features are being used in the building? Illustrate the
applications made in the proposed project.
9.5. Does the layout of streets & buildings maximise the potential for solar energy
devices? Have you considered the use of street lighting, emergency lighting and solar
hot water systems for use in the building complex? Substantiate with details.
9.6. Is shading effectively used to reduce cooling/heating loads? What principles have
been used to maximize the shading of Walls on the East and the West and the Roof?
How much energy saving has been effected?
9.7. Do the structures use energy-efficient space conditioning, lighting and mechanical
systems? Provide technical details. Provide details of the transformers and motor
efficiencies, lighting intensity and air-conditioning load assumptions? Are you using
CFC and HCFC free chillers? Provide specifications.
9.8. What are the likely effects of the building activity in altering the micro-climates?
Provide a self assessment on the likely impacts of the proposed construction on
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
creation of heat island & inversion effects?
9.9. What are the thermal characteristics of the building envelope? (a) roof; (b) external
walls; and (c) fenestration? Give details of the material used and the U-values or the
R values of the individual components.
9.10. What precautions & safety measures are proposed against fire hazards? Furnish
details of emergency plans.
9.11. If you are using glass as wall material provides details and specifications including
emissivity and thermal characteristics.
9.12. What is the rate of air infiltration into the building? Provide details of how you are
mitigating the effects of infiltration.
9.13. To what extent the non-conventional energy technologies are utilised in the overall
energy consumption? Provide details of the renewable energy technologies used.
10. Environment Management Plan
The Environment Management Plan would consist of all mitigation measures for each
item wise activity to be undertaken during the construction, operation and the entire
life cycle to minimize adverse environmental impacts as a result of the activities of the
project. It would also delineate the environmental monitoring plan for compliance of
various environmental regulations. It will state the steps to be taken in case of
emergency such as accidents at the site including fire.
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
APPENDIX III
(See paragraph 7
GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSENT DOCUMENT
S.NO EIA STRUCTURE CONTENTS
1. Introduction • Purpose of the report
• Identification of project & project proponent
• Brief description of nature, size, location of the project
and its importance to the country, region
• Scope of the study – details of regulatory scoping
carried out (As per Terms of Reference)
2. Project Description • Condensed description of those aspects of the project
(based on project feasibility study), likely to cause
environmental effects. Details should be provided to give
clear picture of the following:
• Type of project
• Need for the project
• Location (maps showing general location, specific
location, project boundary & project site layout)
• Size or magnitude of operation (incl. Associated
activities required by or for the project
• Proposed schedule for approval and implementation
• Technology and process description
• Project description. Including drawings showing project
layout, components of project etc. Schematic
representations of the feasibility drawings which give
information important for EIA purpose
• Description of mitigation measures incorporated into
the project to meet environmental standards,
environmental operating conditions, or other EIA
requirements (as required by the scope)
• Assessment of New & untested technology for the risk
of technological failure
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
3. Description of the
Environment
• Study area, period, components & methodology
• Establishment of baseline for valued environmental
components, as identified in the scope
• Base maps of all environmental components
4. Anticipated
Environmental Impacts
& Mitigation Measures
• Details of Investigated Environmental impacts due to
project location, possible accidents, project design,
project construction, regular operations, final
decommissioning or rehabilitation of a completed project
• Measures for minimizing and / or offsetting adverse
impacts identified
• Irreversible and Irretrievable commitments of
environmental components
• Assessment of significance of impacts (Criteria for
determining significance, Assigning significance)
• Mitigation measures
5. Analysis of Alternatives
(Technology & Site)
• In case, the scoping exercise results in need for
alternatives:
• Description of each alternative
• Summary of adverse impacts of each alternative
• Mitigation measures proposed for each alternative and
• Selection of alternative
6. Environmental
Monitoring Program
• Technical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of
mitigation measures (incl. Measurement methodologies,
frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedules,
emergency procedures, detailed budget & procurement
schedules)
7. Additional Studies • Public Consultation
• Risk assessment
• Social Impact Assessment. R&R Action Plans
8. Project Benefits • Improvements in the physical infrastructure
• Improvements in the social infrastructure
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
• Employment potential –skilled; semi-skilled and
unskilled
• Other tangible benefits
9. Environmental Cost
Benefit Analysis
If recommended at the Scoping stage
10. EMP
• Description of the administrative aspects of ensuring
that mitigative measures are implemented and their
effectiveness monitored, after approval of the EIA
11 Summary & Conclusion
(This will constitute the
summary of the EIA
Report )
• Overall justification for implementation of the project
• Explanation of how, adverse effects have been
mitigated
12. Disclosure of
Consultants engaged
• The names of the Consultants engaged with their
brief resume and nature of Consultancy rendered
APPENDIX III A
(See paragraph 7)
CONTENTS OF SUMMARY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The Summary EIA shall be a summary of the full EIA Report condensed to ten A-4
size pages at the maximum. It should necessarily cover in brief the following Chapters of the
full EIA Report: –
1. Project Description
2. Description of the Environment
3. Anticipated Environmental impacts and mitigation measures
4. Environmental Monitoring Programme
5. Additional Studies
6. Project Benefits
7. Environment Management Plan
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
APPENDIX IV
(See paragraph 7)
PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF PUBLIC HEARING
1.0 The Public Hearing shall be arranged in a systematic, time bound and
transparent manner ensuring widest possible public participation at the project site(s) or in its
close proximity District -wise, by the concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or the
Union Territory Pollution Control Committee (UTPCC).
2. 0 The Process:
2.1 The Applicant shall make a request through a simple letter to the Member
Secretary of the SPCB or Union Territory Pollution Control Committee, in whose
jurisdiction the project is located, to arrange the public hearing within the prescribed
statutory period. In case the project site is covering more than one District or State or Union
Territory, the public hearing is mandated in each District, State or Union Territory in which the
project is located and the applicant shall make separate requests to each concerned SPCB or
UTPCC for holding the public hearing as per this procedure.
2.2 The Applicant shall enclose with the letter of request, at least 10 hard copies
and an equivalent number of soft (electronic) copies of the draft EIA Report with the generic
structure given in Appendix III including the Summary Environment Impact Assessment
report in English and in the official languageof the state/local language, prepared strictly in
accordance with the Terms of
Reference communicated after Scoping (Stage-2). Simultaneously the applicant shall arrange
to forward copies, one hard and one soft, of the above draft EIA Report along with the
Summary EIA report to the following authorities or offices, within whose jurisdiction the project
will be located:
(a) District Magistrate/District collector/Deputy commissioner/s
(b) Zila Parishad or Municipal Corporation or Panchayats Union
(c) District Industries Office
(d) Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) / PRIs Concerned / Development authorities.
(d) Concerned Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests
2.3 On receiving the draft Environmental Impact Assessment report, the abovementioned
authorities except the Regional Office of MoEF, shall arrange to widely publicize it within their
respective jurisdictions requesting the interested persons to send their comments to the
concerned regulatory authorities. They shall also make available the draft EIA Report for
inspection electronically or otherwise to the public during normal office hours till the Public
Hearing is over.
2.4 The SPCB or UTPCC concerned shall also make similar arrangements for
giving publicity about the project within the State/Union Territory and make available the
Summary of the draft Environmental Impact Assessment report (Appendix III A) for
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
inspection in select offices or public libraries or any other suitable location etc. They shall also
additionally make available a copy of the draft Environmental Impact Assessment report to the
above five authorities/offices as given in para 2.2.
3.0 Notice of Public Hearing:
3.1 The Member-Secretary of the concerned SPCB or UTPCC shall finalize the date,
time and exact venue for the conduct of public hearing within 7(seven) days of the date of
receipt of the draft Environmental Impact Assessment report from the project proponent, and
advertise the same in one major National Daily and one Regional vernacular Daily / Official
State Language. A minimum notice period of 30(thirty) days shall be provided to the public for
furnishing their responses;
3.2 The advertisement shall also inform the public about the places or offices where
the public could access the draft Environmental Impact Assessment report and the Summary
Environmental Impact Assessment report before the public hearing. In places where the
newspapers do not reach, the Competent Authority should arrange to inform the local public
about the public hearing by other means such as by way of beating of drums as well as
advertisement / announcement on radio / television.
3.3 No postponement of the date, time, venue of the public hearing shall be undertaken,
unless some untoward emergency situation occurs and then only on the recommendation of
the concerned District Magistrate/District collector/Deputy Commissioner, the postponement
shall be notified to the public through the same National and Regional vernacular dailies and
also prominently displayed at all the identified offices by the concerned SPCB or Union
Territory Pollution Control Committee;
3.4 In the above exceptional circumstances, fresh date, time and venue for the public
consultation shall be decided by the Member – Secretary of the concerned SPCB or UTPCC
only in consultation with the District Magistrate/District collector/Deputy Commissioner and
notified afresh as per procedure under 3.1 above.
4.0 Supervision and Presiding over the Hearing:
4.1 The District Magistrate/District collector/Deputy Commissioner or his or her
representative not below the rank of an Additional District Magistrate assisted by a
representative of SPCB or UTPCC, shall Supervise and preside over the entire public hearing
process.
5.0 Videography
5.1 The SPCB or UTPCC shall arrange to video film the entire proceedings. A copy
of the videotape or a CD shall be enclosed with the public hearing proceedings while
Forwarding it to the Regulatory Authority concerned.
6.0 Proceedings
6.1 The attendance of all those who are present at the venue shall be noted and
annexed with the final proceedings.
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
6.2 There shall be no quorum required for attendance for starting the proceedings.
6.3 A representative of the applicant shall initiate the proceedings with a presentation
on the project and the Summary EIA report.
6.4 Persons present at the venue shall be granted the opportunity to seek information or
clarifications on the project from the Applicant. The summary of the public
hearing proceedings accurately reflecting all the views and concerns expressed shall be
recorded by the representative of the SPCB or UTPCC and read over to the audience at the
end of the proceedings explaining the contents in the local/vernacular language and the
agreed minutes shall be signed by the District Magistrate/District collector/Deputy
Commissioner or his or her representative on the same day and forwarded to the
SPCB/UTPCC concerned.
6.5 A Statement of the issues raised by the public and the comments of the Applicant shall
also be prepared in the local language or the Official State language, as the case may be, and
in English and annexed to the proceedings:
6.6 The proceedings of the public hearing shall be conspicuously displayed at the
office of the Panchyats within whose jurisdiction the project is located, office of the
concerned Zila Parishad, District Magistrate/District collector/Deputy Commissioner, and the
SPCB or UTPCC . The SPCB or
UTPCC shall also display the proceedings on its website for general information. Comments,
if any, on the proceedings which may be sent directly to the concerned regulatory authorities
and the applicant concerned.
7.0 Time period for completion of public hearing
7.1 The public hearing shall be completed within a period of 45 (forty five) days from
date of receipt of the request letter from the Applicant. Thereafter the SPCB or UTPCC
concerned shall sent the public hearing proceedings to the concerned regulatory authority
within 8(eight) days of the completion of the public hearing.Simultaneously, a copy will also be
provided to the project proponent.The applicant may also directly forward a copy of the
approved public hearing proceedings to the regulatory authority concerned along with the final
Environmental Impact Assessment report or supplementary report to the draft EIA report
prepared after the public hearing and public consultations incorporating the concerns
expressed in the public hearing along with action plan and financial allocation, item-wise, to
address those concerns.”.
7.2 If the SPCB or UTPCC fails to hold the public hearing within the stipulated
45(forty five) days, the Central Government in Ministry of Environment and Forests for
Category ‘A’ project or activity and the State Government or Union Territory Administration
for Category ‘B’ project or activity at the request of the SEIAA, shall engage any other
agency or authority to complete the process, as per procedure laid down in this notification.
APPENDIX –V
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
(See paragraph 7)
PROCEDURE PRESCRIBED FOR APPRAISAL
1. The applicant shall apply to the concerned regulatory authority through a simple
communication enclosing the following documents where public consultations are mandatory:
• Final Environment Impact Assessment Report [20(twenty) hard copies and 1 (one) soft
copy)]
• A copy of the video tape or CD of the public hearing proceedings
• A copy of final layout plan (20 copies)
• A copy of the project feasibility report (1 copy)
2. The Final EIA Report and the other relevant documents submitted by the applicant
shall be scrutinized in office within 30 days from the date of its receipt by the concerned
Regulatory Authority strictly with reference to the TOR and the inadequacies noted shall be
communicated electronically or otherwise in a single set to the Members of the EAC /SEAC
enclosing a copy each of the Final EIA Report including the public hearing proceedings and
other public responses received along with a copy of Form -1or Form 1A and scheduled date
of the EAC /SEAC meeting for considering the proposal.
3. Where a public consultation is not mandatory, the appraisal shall be made on the basis
of the prescribed application Form 1 and EIA report, in the case of all projects and activities
other than Item 8 of the Schedule. In the case of Item 8 of the Schedule, considering its
unique project cycle, the EAC or SEAC concerned shall appraise all Category B projects or
activities on the basis of Form 1, Form 1A and the conceptual plan and make
recommendations on the project regarding grant of environmental clearance or otherwise and
also stipulate the conditions for environmental clearance.”
4. Every application shall be placed before the EAC/SEAC and its appraisal completed
within 60 days of its receipt with requisite documents / details in the prescribed manner.
5. The applicant shall be informed at least 15 (fifteen) days prior to the scheduled date of
the EAC /SEAC meeting for considering the project proposal.
6. The minutes of the EAC /SEAC meeting shall be finalised within 5 working days of the
meeting and displayed on the website of the concerned regulatory authority. In case the
project or activity is recommended for grant of EC, then the minutes shall clearly list out the
specific environmental safeguards and conditions. In case the recommendations are for
rejection, the reasons for the same shall also be explicitly stated.
Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section
3, Sub-section (ii) vide notification number S.O. 1533 (E), dated 14th September, 2006
and amended vide S.O. 1737 (E), dated the 11th October, 2007.
APPENDIX VI
(See paragraph 5)
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(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
COMPOSITION OF THE SECTOR/ PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE (EAC) FOR CATEGORY A PROJECTS AND THE STATE/UT LEVEL EXPERT
APPRAISAL COMMITTEES (SEACs) FOR CATEGORY B PROJECTS TO BE
CONSTITUTED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT `
1. The Expert Appraisal Committees (EAC(s) and the State/UT Level Expert Appraisal
Committees (SEACs) shall consist of only professionals and experts fulfilling the following
eligibility criteria:
Professional: The person should have at least (i) 5 years of formal University training in the
concerned discipline leading to a MA/MSc Degree, or (ii) in case of Engineering
/Technology/Architecture disciplines, 4 years formal training in a professional training course
together with prescribed practical training in the field leading to a B.Tech/B.E./B.Arch. Degree,
or (iii) Other professional degree (e.g. Law) involving a total of 5 years of formal University
training and prescribed practical training, or (iv) Prescribed apprenticeship/article ship and
pass examinations conducted by the concerned professional association (e.g. Chartered
Accountancy ),or (v) a University degree , followed by 2 years of formal training in a University
or Service Academy (e.g. MBA/IAS/IFS). In selecting the individual professionals, experience
gained by them in their respective fields will be taken note of.
Expert: A professional fulfilling the above eligibility criteria with at least 15 years of relevant
experience in the field, or with an advanced degree (e.g. Ph.D.) in a concerned field and at
least 10 years of relevant experience.
Age: Below 70 years. However, in the event of the non-availability of /paucity of experts in a
given field, the maximum age of a member of the Expert Appraisal Committee may be allowed
up to 75 years
2. The Members of the EAC shall be Experts with the requisite expertise and experience
in the following fields /disciplines. In the event that persons fulfilling the criteria of “Experts” are
not available, Professionals in the same field with sufficient experience may be considered:
• Environment Quality Experts: Experts in measurement/monitoring, analysis and
interpretation of data in relation to environmental quality
• Sectoral Experts in Project Management: Experts in Project Management or
Management of Process/Operations/Facilities in the relevant sectors.
• Environmental Impact Assessment Process Experts: Experts in conducting and
carrying out Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and preparation of Environmental
Management Plans (EMPs) and other Management plans and who have wide expertise and
knowledge of predictive techniques and tools used in the EIA process
• Risk Assessment Experts
• Life Science Experts in floral and faunal management
• Forestry and Wildlife Experts
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I; II; III (i), (ii); IV (a), (b); V (i), (ii), (iii)(a), (b), (c), (iv), (v), (vi) (a), (b), (vii), (viii) (a), (b), (ix), (x), (xi), (xii) (a), (b) , (xiii), (xiv) (a), (b), (xv)
(a), (b), (xvi) (a), (b), (xvii); VI (a), (b); VII & VIII of the Notification, S.O. 3067(E) dated 01.12.2009 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, (Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, and
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), No. 2002] New Delhi, Tuesday, November 1, 2009; an amendment to EC
notification S.O.1533(E) dated 14.09.2006
• Environmental Economics Expert with experience in project appraisal
3. The Membership of the EAC shall not exceed 15 (fifteen) regular Members. However
the Chairperson may co-opt an expert as a Member in a relevant field for a particular meeting
of the Committee.
4. The Chairperson shall be an outstanding and experienced environmental policy expert
or expert in management or public administration with wide experience in the relevant
development sector.
5. The Chairperson shall nominate one of the Members as the Vice Chairperson who
shall
preside over the EAC in the absence of the Chairman /Chairperson.
6. A representative of the Ministry of Environment and Forests shall assist the Committee
as its Secretary.
7. The maximum tenure of a Member, including Chairperson, shall be for 2 (two) terms of
3 (three) years each.
8. The Chairman / Members may not be removed prior to expiry of the tenure without
cause and proper enquiry.
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