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Site SelectionTechnical IssuesEconomic IssuesSocial ParametersEnvironmental ConsiderationsEcological and Biodiversity
Technical IssuesTechnical Issues
LandFresh WaterSea waterCoal transportation – sea, train, truck, conveyorsTransmission lines
Economic IssuesViabilityLocation of demand centresFuel pricesElectricity pricesWillingness to payAbility to pay
Social ParametersSocial Parameters
Land useDirect displacementIndirect displacementPollutionIncrease in cost of livingNon‐availability of traditional items – water, food, fuel,
t i l traw materials, etc.
Environmental issuesEnvironmental issues
Alternate site selectionAlternative energy scenariosAlternate energy optionsLandWaterAirBiodiversityAsh disposalTransmission linesOther infrastructure – rail, road, conveyors, etc.Thermal dischargesRadioactivityy
Ecology and BiodiversityLoss of HabitatsFragmentation of HabitatsImpact on CorridorsReduction in quality of HabitatsReduction in productivity of HabitatsChange in species composition
Assessment of Total ImpactThermal power plantPortR il liRail linesRoadsDams and Water pipelinesDams and Water pipelinesCooling Water channels/pipelinesAsh PondsTransportation of AshTransmission LinesMining of coal
Cumulative ImpactsImpact of existing activitiesImpact of the proposed projectImpact of other proposed projects
Weak StandardsOnly SPM standards are comparableThere are no standards for NOx, SO2No standards for radioactivityNo standards for heavy metalsNo standards for Flue Gas DesulphurizationStandard for cooling water discharge disastrous to
i lifmarine lifeAsh disposal is a huge problem
MonitoringNo effective mechanism exists for monitoring6 monthly monitoring reports not availableNew Regulatory Authority may solve this issue
