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Power Grid Corporation of At

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Initial Environment Assessment Report ofEastern Region System- Strengthening

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CONTENTS

SECTION-I PROJECT DESCRIPTION PAGEI_ 1-2

Backqround 1Scope of work 1Benefits of the project 2

SECTION- Il BASE LINE DATA 3-11

West Bengal 3Jharkhand 5Orissa 7

SECTION -1II POLICY, LEGAL & REGULATORY FRAME WORK 12-16

Environmental 12Social 14

SECTION- IV POWERGRID APPROACH FOR ROUTE SELECTION 17-23

Route selection 17Route alignment of 400KV, D/C, Durgapur-Jamshedpur Trans. line 19Route alignment of 400KV,DC, Jamshedpur-BaripadaTrans. line 20Route alignment of 400KV,DC, Baripada-Mendhasal Trans. line 21

SECTION- V SCREENING OF POTENTIAL IMPACT & MITIGATIVE 24-34MEASURESImpact due to project location 24Environmental problem due to design 27Environmental problems during construction 28Environmental problems resulting from operation 30Critical environmental review criteria 31Public consultation 32Conclusion 34

SECTION- VI MONITORING AND ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT 35-52STRUCTURECorporate level 35

Regional level 36

Site office 36

Environment Management Plan 37-52

ENCLOSURESAnnexure I-IlMap - 1-6Figure - 1

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SECTION 1: PROJECT DESCRIPTION(Eastern Region System Strengthening Scheme-I)

1.0 Background

The CEA study reveals that Eastern Region will be surplus in power to the tune of3500MW by 2009-10 due to addition of power generation. It is, therefore required tostrengthen the transmission grid of Eastern Region in order to transmit the additionalsurplus power.

Accordingly, the following transmission system has been proposed which wouldtransmit the surplus power from Eastern part of the Eastern Region grid to the centralareas from where it would get further transmitted through the existing transmissionsystem:

* Durgapur (PG) - Jamshedpur 400 kV D/c line* Jamshedpur - Baripada 400 kV D/c line* Baripada - Mendasal 400 kV D/c line

1.1 Project Highlights

a) Project Name : Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-I

b) Location : West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa and Bihar in EasternRegion.

c) Beneficiary States : Eastern Region constituents

d) Cost : Rs.733.32 Crores

1.2 Scope of work

The scope of work covered under the project broadly includes the construction offollowing transmission lines, substation and other associated works:

Transmission LinesDurgapur (PG) - Jamshedpur 400 kV D/c line :181 KmJamshedpur - Baripada 400 kV D/c line : 135 KmBaripada - Chandaka (Mendhasal) 400kV D/c line : 255 KmRe-conductoring of Siliguri - Purnea 400 kV D/c line with twin INVAR Moose conductor

175 Km

Extension of Substations

a) Jamshedpur 400/220 kV sub-stationb) Durgapur 400/220 kV sub-stationc) Baripada 400/220/132 kV sub-stationd) Re-conductoring of 400 KV bays including dismantling & replacement of

equipment and associated work at Siliguri and Purnea

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1.3 Benefits of the project

The system will strengthen transmission system of Eastern Regions. It will facilitateinter-state trading of exportable power of State sector generation apart from bulk powerfrom the central sector stations. It will help to maintain system stability, security of thecombined grid under all operating conditions. The system will also increase thecapacity of National Grid

1.4 Beneficiaries

The target beneficiaries of this project are the Constituent States of Eastern RegionGrid.

A power map showing the Eastern Region System Strengthening Scheme-I, isplaced as Exihibit-1.

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SECTION-II

BASE LINE DATA

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SECTION II: BASE LINE DATA

2.0 The project is an inter-state one and is spread/located in the States of WestBengal, Jharkhand, Orissa; the basic details of the area under project are given below:

2.1 West Bengal

West Bengal is strategically placed with three international frontiers - Bangladesh,Nepal and Bhutan. A hinge between the bulk of Indian territory and the north-east ofthe country, West Bengal is located at 21031' and 27014' North Latitude at the head ofthe Bay of Bengal and 86035' and 89053' East Longitude, with the Tropic of Cancerrunning through it. West Bengal stretches from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. Its1600-km long frontier with Bangladesh, neither natural nor well defined, has in recentyears been a source of tension. It also has borders with Nepal and Bhutan.

The State of West Bengal situated in the eastern part of the country between theHimalayas in the north and Bay of Bengal in the south where mighty river. Gangameets the ocean forming well-known mangrove forests in Sundarbans, mainlyembraces the fertile alluvial gangetic plains.

Physiography

Its northern part comprises the sub-Himalayan region called the Terai, while the rest ofthe state forms part of the Indo-Gangetic plain. The course of the river Ganga, much ofwhich lies now in Bangladesh, has for centuries been shifting eastward. Very little of itswater now goes to the sea via its western distributaries, the principal one being theHooghly that flows by Calcutta. The deep alluvial soil of the Gangetic plain in WestBengal is very suitable for agriculture.The Terai region has some of the finest tea plantations in India. From the Terai, theHimalayan mountain ranges rise abruptly along the state's northern boundary. MountKanchenjunga overlooks Darjeeling in north-west Bengal.

Climate

West Bengal has a tropical climate. The plains are hot except during the short winterseason. The mountainous region in the north is cold on account of its altitude but therehumidity is high. The classical tradition speaks of six seasons-springs, summer, theRainy, autumn, mild winter and severe winter. Only four clearly marked seasons with abrief interregnum of spring are observed, namely the hot season, the rainy season, thepost monsoon season corresponding to autumn and the cold season. At nights, coolsoutherly breeze carrying moisture from the Bay of Bengal is usually present.

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Rainfall

The average rainfall in the State is 1750 mm. In the Himalayan Region i.e in northernpart the average rainfall ranges from 2500 - 6000 mm. In the southern part averagerainfall ranges from 1125 - 1900 mm.

Temperature

The hot season lasts from mid-March to mid-June, with the day temperature rangingfrom 380 C to 450C in different parts of the state. Winter, which lasts about threemonths, is mild over the plains, the average minimum temperature isl 50 C.

Soil

The soil patterns in the state are Tarai Soil and Gangetic Alluvium - found in northernpart of the state along the border of Nepal.

Minerals

Minerals, like rock phosphate, fire clay, iron, limestone, copper, silica, quartz,manganese and sandstone are found in a considerable amount in the state

Water resources

The State of West Bengal falls under 3 major River Basins:

* The Brahmaputra Basin - Part of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Coochbihardistricts

* The Ganga Basin - Part of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and all the remainingdistricts

* The Subarnarekha Basin - Parts of Purulia, E&W Medinipur district.

Forests

The recorded forest area is 11,879 km (sq.) which constitutes 13.4% of the geographicarea of the state. By lepal status, the Reserved Forest constitutes 7,054 kM2,Protected Forest 3,772 km . and Unclassed Forest 1,053 km2. Forest Map of WestBengal is enclosed as Map-1.

There are eight forest types in the West Bengal. These are eight forest types in thestate. They are Tropical Semi Evergreen, Tropical Moist Deciduous. Tropical DryDeciduous, Subtropical Broadleaved Hill, Subtropical Pine, Himalayan MoistTemperate, Wet Temperate, Littoral and Swamp forests. Forests are mainlydistributed in the north, south west and south-east.

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Protected area

There are 5 National Parks and 16 Wildlife sanctuaries covering an area of 0.28 millionha. It constitutes 3.15% of the geographic area of the state. The state has 2 tigerreserves namely Sundarbans and Buxa. Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve is one of the11 Biosphere Reserves of the country. Sunderbans National Park is also a WorldHeritage site.

Human and Economic Development

The geographic area of the state is 88,752 km2 which is 2.7% of the country'sgeographic area. The human population of the state is 80.22 million, constituting 7.8%of the country's population, of which 72.0% is rural and 28.0% urban. The averagepopulation density is 904 persons per km. The tribal population is 5.6% of the state'spopulation. The livestock population is 47.09 million, which is 7.5% of the country'slivestock population. The State ranks 6th amongst States/UTs in terms of percentage ofarea under tree cover. Minerals, like rock phosphate, fire clay, iron, limestone, copper,silica, quartz, manganese and sandstone are found in a considerable amount in thestate. As a result, a few industries related to these are being established in the state.Steel and alloy steel plants in Durgapur and another steel plant in Burnpur are some ofthe important industries of the state. Other industries include jute, tea, cotton textiles,automobiles, bicycle, footwear, leather, paper, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, aluminum,sugar, timber processing, ceramic, glass, bone metal, and dairy.

Agriculture dominates both the landscape and the economy. Fifty-five percent of thepopulation of West Bengal depends upon agriculture. In fact, agriculture makes asubstantial contribution to the state's income. West Bengal accounts for 57.3% of thetotal jute and 24% of the total tea produced in the country. Pulses, oilseeds, barley,maize, betel leaf, tobacco and sugarcane are some of the other agricultural products ofWest Bengal. Moreover, there are several multipurpose irrigation schemes in WestBengal, namely, the Damodar Valley, Mayurakshi, Kangsbati and SubarnarekhaBarrage. The irrigation schemes are Teesta-Mahananda link canal in Jalpaiguri district,Terageria and Turga irrigation scheme in Purulia, Hinlow irrigation scheme in Birbhumdistrict and Sohajare scheme in Bankura district.86035'

2.1 JharkhandJharkhand, carved out from Bihar, accounts for 45% of former Bihar's geographicalarea. It lies between lat 220 00' and 240 37' N and long. 830 15' and 870 01' E. TheState is bordered by Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal to its north,south and east respectively. The geographical area of the state is 79,714 Km2 , About28 % of the population of this area is tribal. The new State Jharkhand formerly a part ofBihar state, was formed on November 15th, 2000 with Ranchi as its capital. Jharkhandis the 28th state of the Indian Union.

Physiographically it consists of both plateau and hills. Santhalparganas andChhotanagpur is main plateau about 3000 feet above sea level. The highest part of theplateau is Netarhat which has an elevation of 3600 ft. The Parasnath Hill is the highestpoint with an elevation of 4800 feet. The plateau is full of mountain ranges covered with

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dense forests. A number of rivers and rivulet flow down through the hilly terrains andvalleys.

Climate: The climatic condition is generally Sub-Tropical wet and dry.

Rainfall: The mean annual rainfall varies between 100-200 Cms.

Temperature: The annual temperature varies between 20-35 ° C.

Soil: Generally mixed red and black soil along with yellow soils in few pockets isencountered in the state.

Minerals:- Jharkhand is endowed with vast natural resources specially the vast varietyof minerals ranging from Iron ore, Coal, Copper ore, Mica, Bauxite, Fire clay, Graphite,Kyanite, Sillimanite, Lime stone, Uranium & other minerals. Jharkhand is the leadingproducer of mineral wealth in the country.

Water Resources:- Rivers, tanks and groundwater are the main sources of water inState Jharkhand. Damodar, Mayurakshi, Barakar, Koyal, Sankh, Sone, Auranga, More,Karo, Bansloi, South Koel, Kharkai, Swarna Rekha, Ganga, Gumani, Batane are someof the perennial river veins meandering through the State.

Forest: - Total geographic area of state is 79,714 Km2 Covered forest area is 28.4%of total geographical area .Dense forest is 11,787 Km2 & open forest 10,850 Km2.Total forest covered area is 22637 Km2. The State has following three forest types:

* Tropical Moist Deciduous* Tropical Dry Deciduous* Sub Tropical Broadleaved Hill Forests

Forest covers slightly more than one third of the geographical area of Jharkhand (Map-2). The state is rich in forest resources having Sal and Teak as the two most importantforest formations.

Protected area

There is 1 National Park and 10 Wildlife Sanctuaries in the state. They cover an areaof 0.21 million ha. Constituting 2.58% of the total geographic area of the state. Palamutiger reserve is located in the state.

Human and Economic Development

Jharkhand's economy is sustained by mining and heavy industry. It is India's secondmost important source of coal mining. In minerals Jharkhand is probably India's richeststate. Jharkhand has rich reserves of iron ore and coal and several industries.Minerals, forest produce and agricultural land constitute the principal resource base ofJharkhand. Other factors adding to strength of the economy are moderate climate,adequate availability of surface and ground water, presence of a number of Industrialgiants, technical institutions and cheap labour. Nearly 80 per cent of the State'spopulation depends on agriculture. With varied agro-climatic conditions, Jharkhandprovides scope for production of a wide range of agricultural/horticultural crops, spicesand medicinal plants

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The largest four cities are Jameshedpur, Dhanbad, Ranchi and Bokaro Steel City. Thetwo major steel plants of India are located in Jharkhand: at Jamshedpur and Bokaro.Road length: 4, 310 km, including 1,500 km National Highways and 2,711km StateHighways. The state has a well developed railway system. Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad,Jamshedpur are some of the major railway stations. Agriculture is poorly developed.Irrigation is negligible. Drought therefore is a periodic threat.

2.2 OrissaThe geographic area of Orissa is 15.57 million ha, which constitutes 4.74 % area of thecountry. It lies in the tropical zone between lat. 170 47' and 220 34' N and long. 810 22'and 870 29' E.

Physiography

The state can be divided into four distinct physiographic regions viz. Northern Plateau,Eastern Ghat, Central table land and coastal plains. The state is drained by three majorrivers, the Mahanadi, the Brahmani and the Baitarni.

On the basis of homogeneity, continuity and physiographical characteristics, Orissa hasbeen divided into five major morphological regions: the Orissa Coastal Plain in the east,the Middle Mountainous and Highlands Region, the Central plateaus, the westernrolling uplands and the major flood plains.

Rainfall

The average annual rain fall varies between 1,200 mm to 1,600 mm.

Temperature

The average annual temperature ranges between 250 C to 27.50 C.

Climate

Orissa has an equable climate, neither too hot nor too cold. In some places, however,extremes of climate are experienced, namely in the Western district like Bolangir,Sambalpur and Sundergarh. Summer temperature varies between 202C-459C.andWinter temperature between 1 32C-320C.

Mineral resources

About 80% of the state's landmass is underlain by pre- cambrian rocks, the oldestrocks in the earth's crust. The remaining area is composed of rocks belonging toGondwanas, Quarternary & Recent formations. The geological set up of the state is notonly favourable for discovery of wide variety of valuable ores and minerals but there isdistinct possibility of substantial increase in the resources. The main mineral resourcesfound in Orissa are coal, Iron & Manganese, Limestone & Dolomite,Bauxite,Nickel,Manganese, Graphite,Chromite, Serilite Quartzite, Quartz Serilite schist, Serilite schist,Andalusite schist and genesis,Beach sand, Sand stone and decorative stone etc

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Water resources

Orissa is endowed with water in abundance. As per Ground Water Board, the totalground water resources in Orissa amounted to 2,101,128 hectare meter. There are 4groups of rivers which flow through Orissa in to Bay of Bengal and thus make Orissawater rich state. The main rivers are Subarnarekha, Brahmani, Mahanadi,Budhbalanga, Salandi, Kolab and Indravati etc.

Forest resources

The recorded forest area is 58,136 km (sq.) which constitutes 37.34% of thegeographic area of the state. The forests are uniformly distributed in the state except incoastal districts where they are scarce. By legal status, the Reserved Forest constitutes26,329 km , Protected Forest 15,525 km. and Unclassed Forest 16,282 km. FoestMap of Orissa is enclosed as Map-3.The State has following forest types:

* Tropical Semi Evergreen,* Tropical Moist Deciduous,* Tropical Dry Deciduous,* Littoral and Swamp Forests.

Protected areas

There are 2 National Parks and 18 Wildlife Sanctuaries covering an area of 0.80 millionha, which is 5.11% of the geographic area of the state. Similipal National Park, also aTiger Reserve has been declared as a Biosphere Reserve. The Gahirmatha Wildlifesanctuary, a mangrove eco-system, is a famous nesting ground of the Olive Ridley seaturtle.In the Orissa the actual forest cover is about 48,366 sq. km. Out of which 28170 sq.

km is dense and 20,196 sq. km is open forest

Human and economic development

In Orissa about 76% population is dependent on agriculture. The major crops are rice,pulses, oil seeds, jute, sugarcane, coconut and turmeric. The state contributes about1/ 10 th of rice production in India. But Orissa's agro based economy is always upset byfrequent natural calamities like floods, drought, tornado and cyclone. Orissa's vastmineral, marine and forest resources provide adequate opportunities for industrialgrowth. About 170 large and medium industries along with 9000 small scale industriesare running in the state. Forests have an important role in the economy of the State,particularly, amongst rural Scheduled castes and Tribal masses. Forestry activitiescontribute a lot to their food security and day-to-day livelihood. Forests also sustain thelarge sized livestock of about 29.3 million.

The infrastructure for the development of industry in Orissa is available. A combinationof coal, iron ore, limestone, bauxite and a host of other minerals on the one hand and

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port facilities on the other are the unique features in Orissa. In addition, the bountifulforest resources and agricultural products provide ample scope for the development offorest-based and agro-based industries.

Iron and steel industry, aluminum, cement, ferromanganese, ferro-chrome, galvanisedpipe units, steel rolling mills and fertilizer plants. Among the other industries beverages,tobacco, gur and molasses are importani. The tobacco industry is wide spread andprovides employment to large number of personsAlthough Orissa has a large cattle population, it imports leather goods .The principalcentres of leather products are Baudh, Bhanjanagar, Bolangir and Keonjhar. Moderntanneries have been set up at Cuttack.Oil pressing is a traditional occupation run on caste and family line. Mustard, groundnut,castor and til seeds are the principal raw materials used.

Some villages specialize in brass products, but owing to competition from the largemanufacturing concerns, especially those manufacturing aluminum utensils, thiscottage industry is decaying. The high price of brass is another handicap.

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Details of forest land involvement in Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-I

Durgapur-Jamshedpur 400KV D/C transmission line will pass through followingdistricts of WB and Jharkhand. Details of forest cover of these districts are as follows:

Area in Km2

S. District/ Geograph Very Dense Moderatat Open Total Percent (%)No. ic Area Forest ely dense dense Forest

State Forest

1. Burdwan/ WB 7024 16 74 135 225 3.202. Bankura/ WB 6,882 101 295 584 980 14.243. Purulia/WB 6,259 34 234 496 764 12.214. East 3,533 49 528 346 923 26.13

Singhbhum/Jharkhand

5. West Singh 9,907 446 1,598 1,767 3,811 38.47bhum/Jharkhand

Total 6703Source Forest Survey Report 2003

The above line will involve 17.36 Ha. Statewise break up forest in these two state,which is about 0.03% of the total forest area of both state.

Jamshedpur-Baripada 400KV D/C, transmission line will pass through followingdistricts of Jharkhand and Orissa. Details of forest cover of these districts are asfollows:

Area in Km2

S. District/State Geogr Dense Moder Open Total Percent (%)No. aphic Forest ately Forest Forest

Area

1. West Singh bhum 9,907 446 1,598 1,767 3811 38.47( Saraikela is partof WestSinghbhum)/Jharkhand

2. East Singhbhum/ 3,533 49 528 346 923 26.13

Jharkhand3. Mayurbhanj/ 10,418 99 2,910 996 4005 38.44

O rissa _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Total 8739 --Source: Forest survey Report 2003

The above line will involve 6.9 Ha. State wise break up forest in these two states, whichis about 0.008% of the total forest area of both state.

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Baripada-Mendhasal transmission line (Orissa portion) will pass through following

districts of Orissa. Details of forest cover of these districts are as follows:Area in Km2

Sr. District/State Geograph Dense Moderate Open Total Percent (%/6)ic Area Forest ly Forest Forest

No.

1. Mayurbhanj/Orissa 10,418 99 2,910 996 4005 38.442. Balasore/Orissa 3,806 0 154 155 309 8.123. Bhadrak/Orissa 2,505 0 22 7 29 1.16

4. Jaipur/Orissa 2,899 0 82 180 262 9.045. Cuttack/Orissa 3,932 0 265 359 624 15.876. Khurda/Orissa 2,813 0 211 151 362 12.87

Total 5591Source: Forest survey report 2003

The above lines will involve 125.58 Ha. forest in Orissa, which is about 0.23% of the

total forest area .

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SECTION-Ill

POLICY, LEGAL & REGULATORYFRAME WORK

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SECTION III: POLICY, LEGAL & REGULATORYFRAMEWORK

3.0 POWERGRID's activities by their inherent nature and flexibility have negligibleimpacts on environmental and social attributes. Indian laws relating toenvironmental and social issues have strengthened in the last decade both dueto local needs and international commitments. POWERGRID undertakes itsactivities within the purview of Indian laws keeping in mind appropriateinternational obligations and directives and guidelines with respect toenvironmental and social considerations of Funding Agencies.

3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL

3.1.1 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (NATIONAL)

* MOP order/sanction under The Electricity Act, 2003:Sanction of MOP, GOI is a mandatory requirement for taking up any newtransmission project under the section 68(1) of The Electricity Act, 2003. Thesanction authorize POWERGRID to plan and coordinate activities to commissionthe new project. Electricity act does not explicitly deal with environmentalimplications of activities related to power transmission. However, POWERGRIDalways integrates environmental protection within its project activities.

* Forest Clearance Under The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980When transmission projects pass through forest land, clearance has to beobtained from relevant authorities under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.This Act was enacted to prevent rapid deforestation and environmentaldegradation. State governments cannot de-reserve any forest land or authorizeits use for any non-forest purposes without approval from the Centralgovernment. POWERGRID projects, when involving forest areas, undergodetailed review and approval procedures to obtain a Forest Clearance certificatefrom MOEF, Government of India before starting any construction activity indesignated forest area.

* Environmental Clearances under Environment (Protection) Act,1986Since transmission line projects are environmentally clean and do not involveany disposal of solid waste, effluents and hazardous substances in land, air andwater they are kept out of the purview of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.However, the recent amendment in the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986made it necessary to obtain clearance from MoEF for power transmissionprojects in two districts in the Aravalis (viz., Alwar in Rajasthan and Gurgaon inHaryana). The Aravali range, in these two areas, is heavily degraded; hence,any industrial activity there becomes critical. Environment Impact Notification,1994 lays down specific project categories that require clearance from MoEFPower transmission projects are not included in this list.

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Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001:MOEF vide its notification dt. 16th May, 2001 under the section of 6,8 and 25 ofthe Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has put certain restriction on disposal ofused batteries and its handling. As per the notification it is the responsibility ofbulk consumer (POWERGRID) to ensure that used batteries are not disposedof, in any manner. other than by depositing with thedealer/manufacturer/registered recycler/importer/reconditioner or at thedesignated collection centers - and to file half yearly return in prescribed form tothe concerned State Pollution Control Board.

* Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling)Amendment Rules,2003:MOEF vide its notification dt. 20 th May, 2003 under the section of 6,8 and 25 ofthe Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has put used mineral oil under thecategory of hazardous waste which require proper handling and disposal. As perthe notification, all used oil is to be auctioned/sold to registered recyclers onlyand file annual return on prescribed form to the concerned State PollutionControl Board.

* Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000:MOEF vide its notification dt. 17th July, 2000 under the section of 6, 8 and 25 ofthe Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has notified rules for regulation /controlof Ozone Depleting Substances under Montreal Protocol adopted on 16thSeptember 1987. As per the notification certain control and regulation has beenimposed on manufacturing, import, export and use of these compound.POWERGRID is following provisions of notification and is phasing out allequipment which uses these substances and planning to achieve CFC freeorganization in near future.

* The Biological Diversity Act, 2002:Under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity signed at Rio deJaneiro on the 5th day of June, 1992 of which India is also a party, MoEF hasenacted the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to provide for conservation ofbiological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitablesharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledgeand for matters connected therewith. As per the provision of act certain areawhich are rich in biodiversity and encompasses unique and representativeecosystems are identified and designated as Biosphere Reserve to facilitate itsconservation. All restrictions applicable to protected areas like National Park &Sanctuaries are also applicable to these reserves. POWERGRID will abide bythe provision of act wherever applicable and try to totally avoid these biospherereserves while finalizing the route alignment.

3.1.2 FUNDING AGENCIES:

WB Operational Policies (OP) 4.01/ADB's Operations Manuals (OM)- F1/BPand JBIC Environmental Guidelines: These outlines funding agencies policy

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and procedures for environmental assessment (EA) of different developmentalprojects. All these guidelines classified developmental projects into threecategories (A-C) based on its possible environmental and social impacts thoughWB & ADB has another category Fl applicable only to projects involving a creditline through a financial intermediary.

Transmission line projects are categorized as category-B project having limitedimpact that can be further minimized through mitigative/management measuresand would normally require only an environmental review. POWERGRID takesremedial measures to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverseimpact and improve environmental performance. Environment Assessment willtake account the natural environment, human health and safety, and socialaspects and trans- boundary and global environmental aspects. During EAprocess public is also informed at every stage of project execution and theirviews are considered during decision-making process.

3.1.3 PRESCRIPTIVE FRAMEWORK (NATIONAL)

* Constitutional Guarantees

* Applicable Legislations

3.1.4 RELEVANT POLICIES

* National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statementon Environment and Development, 1992

* Policy statement for Abatement of pollution, 1992

3.2.0 SOCIAL

3.2.1 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (NATIONAL)

National Policy on Resettlement and Rehabilitation for Project AffectedFamilies: Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India has notified aNational policy on R&R for PAFs in Feb'04 applicable to all developmentalprojects where 500 or more families enmass in plain areas or 250 or morefamilies enmass in hilly areas are displaced due to project activity. It essentiallyaddresses the need to provide succour to the assetless rural poor, support therehabilitation efforts of the resources and provide a broad canvas for an effectiveconsultation between PAFs and authorities responsible for their R&R. It has alsolisted R&R measures and entitlements for different category of PAFs. Thoughthe National policy as such is not applicable to POWERGRID becausetransmission projects do not involve displacement of such a large numbers offamilies since land required for substations is quite small. However, theentitlement benefits listed in the National policy for PAFs have been adopted byPOWERGRID in its "Social Entitlement Framework" that is being implementedwherever land acquisition for substations is undertaken.

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Rights of Way And Compensation Under Electricity Act,2003:The act has a provision for notifying transmission company under section 164(B) to avail benefits of eminent domain provided under the Indian Telegraph Act,1885. MOP, GOI vide gazette notification dt 23rd Dec'03 had already notifiedPOWERGRID under this section of said act. Therefore, for the purpose ofplacing of any wires, poles, etc., POWERGRID has all the powers that thetelegraph authority possesses. Thus, POWERGRID can erect and constructtowers without actually acquiring the land. However, all damages due toPOWERGRID activity are compensated at market rate. Power transmissionschemes are always planned in such a way that the power of eminent domain isexercised responsibly.

* Provisions Under Land Acquisition Act, 1894, as amended in 1984:When land is acquired for sub-stations, POWERGRID will follow procedures laiddown under the Land Acquisition Act (LA Act), 1894. POWERGRID sub-stationshave never resulted in large scale displacement or loss of livelihoods. Therehave been only marginal impacts due to flexibility exercised by POWERGRID inselecting sites. The LA Act specifies that in all cases of land acquisition, noaward of land can be made by the government authorities unless allcompensation has been paid.

3.2.2 FUNDING AGENCIES

For POWERGRID, mandatory requirements vis-a-vis Funding Agencies arecomprehensive Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) guidelines and anentitlement framework as per World Bank Operational Directives 4.30 (OP-4.12)and 4.20 and ADB's Operations Manual OM-F2/BP.

* World Bank OD 4.30 (OP-4.12): Involuntary Resettlement:This directive describes Bank Policy and procedures on involuntary resettlementas well as conditions that borrowers are expected to meet during operationsinvolving resettlement of affected groups. It requires a entitlement frameworkaimed at restoration, replacement and participation of affected groups. Adetailed social assessment and development of an action plan having list ofmeasures for betterment/restoration of lost assets/income is required to besubmitted to bank before start of project work. However where only a few people(e.g. about 100-200 individuals) are to be relocated at a particular location,appropriate compensation for assets, logistical support for moving and arelocation grant may be the only requirements but the principle on whichcompensation is to be based will remain same as for larger groups.

* World Bank OD 4.20: Indigenous People (IP):This directive describes World Bank policies and procedures for projects thataffect indigenous people. The objective is to ensure that development benefitsare socially and culturally compatible and that the IPs are consulted. Thus, theIndigenous People Development Plan/Tribal Development Plan is to beprepared as a prerequisite. POWERGRID will not only incorporate the IP

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component whenever necessary, but will also pay attention to marginalizedgroups such as women, children, etc.

ADB Operations Manual -F2/BP: Involuntary Resettlement:The OP describes Bank Policy and procedures on involuntary resettlement aswell as conditions that borrowers are expected to meet during operationsinvolving resettlement. Its objective is to avoid such resettlement as far aspossible if unavoidable measures like assistance to affected persons forrestoration of their assets/livelihood as would have been in the absence ofproject. It also classified project into three categories like category-A whereresettlement is significant and involve physical displacement of more than 200persons, which require a detailed resettlement plan. Category-B whereresettlement is not that significant and requires a short resettlement plan.Category-C where no resettlement of peoples are foreseen and neither requireneither resettlement plan nor a resettlement framework.

POWERGRID emphasizes that displacement is not an issue with transmissionprojects because land below tower/line is not acquired and only a small piece ofland is required for substations. However, all affected persons/families shall beprovided compensation and rehabilitation assistance along with other measuresas per POWERGRID's social entitlement framework which is based on thesedirectives/manuals and National R&R Policy to restore income/livelihood of allaffected persons.

3.2.3 PRESCRIPTIVE FRAMEWORK (NATIONAL)

* Constitutional Guarantees

* National and State-wide Laws and Policies Relatingto Land Acquisition and Issues of R&R

* Madhya Pradesh Pariyojana Ke Karan Visthapit Vyakti (Punsthapan)Adhiniyam, 1985

* Maharashtra Project Affected persons Rehabilitation Act, 1986

3.2.4 RELEVANT POLICIES

* The Orissa Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Project Affected PersonsPolicy, 1994 (water resources projects)

* Resettlement & Rehabilitation Policy - NTPC

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SECTION-IV

POWERGRID APPROACH FORROUTE SELECTION


SECTION-IV: POWERGRID APPROACH FORROUTE SELECTION

4.0 ROUTE SELECTION - (ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT PROCESS}

At the system planning stage itself one of the factors that govern the evolution ofsystem is the possible infringement with the forest. Wherever such infringementsare substantial, different alternative options are considered. The route/ site selectioncriteria followed by POWERGRID is detailed below:

While identifying the transmission system for a generation project or as a part ofNational Power Grid, preliminary route selection is done by POWERGRID based onthe topo sheets of Survey of India and Forest Atlas (Govt. of India's Publication).Further optimization is done during detailed survey using GIS/GPS. During routealignment all possible efforts are made to avoid the forest area involvementcompletely or to keep it to the barest minimum, whenever it becomes unavoidabledue to the geography of terrain or heavy cost involved in avoiding it.

4.1 STUDY OF ALTERNATIVES

Environmental Criteria for Route selection

For selection of optimum route, the following points are taken into consideration:

(i) The route of the proposed transmission lines does not involve any humanrehabilitation.

(ii) Any monument of cultural or historical importance is not affected by the routeof the transmission line.

(iii) The proposed route of transmission line does not create any threat to thesurvival of any community with special reference to Tribal Community.

(iv) The proposed route of transmission line does not affect any public utilityservices like playgrounds, schools, other establishments etc.

(v) The line route does not pass through any sanctuaries, National Park etc.

(vi) The line route does not infringe with area of natural resources.

In order to achieve this, POWERGRID undertakes route selection for individualtransmission lines in close consultation with representatives from the Ministry ofEnvironment and Forests and the Department of Revenue. Although under Nationallaw POWERGRID has right of eminent domain yet alternative alignments areconsidered keeping in mind the above-mentioned factors during site selection, withminor alterations often added to avoid environmentally sensitive areas andsettlements at execution stage.

* As a rule, alignments are generally cited 10-15 km away from major towns,whenever possible, to account for future urban expansion.

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* Similarly, forests are avoided to the extent possible, and when it is not possible, aroute is selected in consultation with the local Divisional Forest Officer, that causesminimum damage to existing forest resources.

* Alignments are selected to avoid wetlands and unstable areas for both financial andenvironmental reasons.

In addition, care is also taken to avoid National parks and sanctuaries and any otherforest area rich in wild life.

Keeping above in mind the routes of proposed line under this transmission Systemhas been so aligned that it takes care of above factors. As such differentalternatives were studied with the help of Govt. published data like Forest atlas,Survey of India topo maps etc. to arrive at most optimum route which can be takenup for detailed survey using GIS/GPS and assessment of environmental & socialimpacts for their proper management.

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4.2 Evaluation of alternatives Route Alignment of 400 KV D/C Durgapur-Jamshedpur Transmission line

Three different alignments (Map-4) were studied with the help of published data/mapsand walkover survey to arrive at most optimum route for detailed survey. Thecomparative details of these three alternatives are as follows:

SI.No. Description Alternative-I Alternative-lI Alternative-lIl

1 Route Particularsi. Length(Kms) 170.08 177.00 178.00

ii. Terraina Hilly/Plain(Kms) 2.2/167.88 2.2/174.8 2.2/175.8

b Wet/Marshyc Estuarined Other type of land2 Environment Detailsi. Name of district/district details Burdwan, Bankura, Burdwan, Burdwan, Bankura,

(through which transmission Purulia (WB) and Bankura, Purulia Purulia (WB) andline pass) Poorv Singhbum, (WB) and Poorv Poorv Singhbum,

Paschim Singhbum, PaschimSinghbhum Paschim Singhbhum(Jharkhand) Singhbhum (Jharkhand)

(Jharkhand)

ii. Town in alignment (Near By) Durgapur, Durgapur, Durgapur, Bankura,Bankura, Bankura, JamshedpurJamshedpur Jamshedpur

iii. Forest in Km/Ha. 3.773 Kms/ 12.900 Kms/ 18.870 Kms/17.36Ha. 59.34Ha. 86.8OHa.(including 1.25 Km (3.75 Km wild (4.00 Km wild life)wild life) life)

iv. Type of ForestReserved/protected/mangrov Protected Protected ProtectedelWild life area/biospherereserve/any otherenvironment

v. Density of forest 0.4 0.5 0.4

vi. Type of Fauna & Flora Palash,Khashi, Palash,Khashi, Palash,KhashArjun, Siris etc and Arjun, Siris etc Arjun, Siris etc andfox, jackal, and fox, jackal fox, jackal elephantelephant etc. elephant etc. etc.

vii. Endangered species if any Nil Nil Nil

viii. Historical/Cultural monument Nil Nil Nil

ix. Any other relevantinformation

3 Compensation Costi) Crop Rs.62.03 lacs Rs.61.209 lacs Rs.59.36 lacs

fi) Forest Rs.1 65.48 lacs Rs.565.63 lacs Rs.827.38 lacs4. No. of Crossingi) Railway 6 6 6

jii) Power Line 18 18 18iii) River Xingetc 1 1 1

5. Construction problem Approachable, Difficult to Difficult toroads are available approach approach

6. O&M problem Not anticipated Due to difficult to Due to difficult toapproaches, approaches,

I_construction construction

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Initial Environment Assessment Report of Eastern Region System- Strengthening Scheme-I -

problem problem anticipatedanticipated

7. Overall Remarks 1. Easily Poor Poorapproachable communication communication2.1nvolvement of facilities for facilities forless forest area construction of construction of

EHV EHV transmissiontransmission line line

It may be seen from above that Alternative-I is the most optimum route as the linelength is shorter than Alt. II & Ill. Alt-I involves less forest and less wild life area (1.25Kms) in comparison than 11 (3.75 Km Wild life area) & III (4.0 Km Wild life area). Alt. I isapproachable. Hence Alternative-I has been found to be most optimum andrecommended for detailed survey.

4.3 Evaluation of alternatives Route Alignment of 400 KV D/C Jamshedpur-Baripada Transmission line

Three different alignments (Map-5) were studied with the help of published data/mapsand walkover survey to arrive at most optimum route for detailed survey. Thecomparative details of these four alternatives are as follows:

SL.N DESCRIPTION ALIGNMENT-I ALIGNMENT-Il ALIGNMENT-Ill0.01 Route particularsi. Length(in Kms) 133.5 137 138ii. Stateii. Terraina. Hilly/Plain in (Kms) Hilly-NIL Hilly - 4.35 Hilly - NILb. Agriculture 118.260 km 110 109c. Wet/marshyd. Estuarinee. Other type of land02 Environmental

Detailsi Name of Seraikela- Seraikela- Seraikela-Kharswan

district/District Kharsawan Kharswan (Jharkahand) Eastdetails (Through (Jharkahand) East (Jharkahand) East singhbhum (Jharkahand)which transmission Singhbhum singhbhum Mayurbhanj (Orissa)line pass) (Jharkahand) (Jharkahand)

Mayuibhanj Mayurbhanj(Orissa) (Orissa)

.ii Town in Alignment Jamshedpur Jamshedpur Jamshedpur(Near By) Jadugoda Jadugoda Jadugoda

Ghatshilla Ghatshilla GhatshillaBaharagora Baharagora BaharagoraBaripada Baripada Baripada

iii. House within ROW NIL NIL NILiv. Forest in Km./Ha 1.5/6.9 1.5/6.9 3.0/13.8v. Type of forest PF/RF- NIL) PF/ PF/RF

Reserve protected/Mangrove/Wild lifearea /Biospherereserve / any otherenvironment

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sensitive areavi. Density of forest < 0.6 < 0.6 < 0.7vii. Type of Fauna Sal, Kondu, Malwa Sal, Kondu, Malwa Sal, Kondu, Malwaviii. Flora Fox, Wolf, Fox, Wolf, Fox, Wolf,

Reptiles, Monkey Reptiles, Monkey Reptiles, Monkeyix. Endangered species NIL NIL NIL

if anyx. Historical/Cultural NIL NIL NIL

monumentf) Any other relevant NIL NIL NIL

information03 Compensation

cost__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

i. Crop. Rs.49.236 lacs Rs.50.54 lacs Rs.53.36 lacs

ii. Forest & NPV Rs.65.70 lacs Rs.65.70 lacs Rs.131.54 lacs04 No. of Crossing

i Railway 06 06 03ii Power line 09iii River Xing etc. (132 KV and

above 10 1004

05 Construction Very less as rnost Comparatively Fewe problems as there isProblem of the part is more problem as no hilly terrain

approachable and approach isnear to National difficult for manyHighway parts

06 O&M Problem Very less as most Comparatively Less problems as thisof the part is more problem as consists of mainlyapproachable and this consists of agricultural landnear to National hilly terrain andHighway approach is

difficult

It may be seen from above that Alternative-I is the most optimum route as the linelength is the shorter than Alternative I&l11. Alt-I involves less forest in comparison thanAlt. 111. Forest density is also less in comparison than Alt. 11 and Alt. 111. It passes near toNational Highways and easily approachable in comparison to other alternatives. Hence,Alternative-I has been found to be most optimum and recommended for detailedsurvey.

4.4 Evaluation of alternatives Route Alignment of 400 KV, D/CBaripada-Mendhasal Transmission line

Three different alignments (Map-6) were studied with the help of published data/mapsand walkover survey to arrive at most optimum route for detailed survey. Thecomparative details of these four alternatives are as follows:

SL.N DESCRIPTION ALT - I ALT - Il ALT - IlIl

1 RouteParticulars

i. Length (in Kms) 267.51 313.00 265.39ii. IState I_Iii. Terrain Hilly & Plain Hilly & Plain Hilly & Plain

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Initial Environment Assessment Report of Eastem Region System- Strengthening Scheme-I 4

2 EnvironmentDetails

i. Name of Mayurbhanj Mayurbhanj Balsore Mayurbhanj Balsoredistrict/District Balsore Bhadrak Bhadrak Jaipur Bhadrak Jaipur Cuttackdetails (Through Jaipur Cuttack Cuttack Khurda Khurdawhich Khurdatransmission linepass)

ii. Town in Baripada, Baripada, Anadapur, Baripada, Anadapur,alignment Anadapur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Soro,Bhadrak,(Nearby) Balasore, Bhadrak, Bhubaneswar Jaipur, Panikoli,

Jaipur, Cuttack, Chandikhol,Cuttack,Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar

iii. House within Nil 2 11ROW

iv. Forest in Km/Ha 27.295 Km/1 25.58 71.295 km/328.03 67.745 km/ 311.69 HaHa. Ha. (Wild life path)

(Including 120 (Including 1.30Kmmeter wild life ) Wild life)

v. Type of forest Revenue forest, Revenue forest, Wild Life Zone, Protectedvillage forest village forest forest, Revenue forest,

village forest, SimilipalBiosphere

vi. Density of forest 0.15 0.22 0.3vii. Type of flora Sal, Kendu, Mahua Sal, Kendu, Mahua Sal, Piasal, sandalwood,

etc. etc. Kendu, Herbal plant etc.viii Type of fauna Fox, Wolf, Fox, Wolf, Reptiles, Fox, Wolf, Reptiles,

Reptiles, Monkeys, Monkeys, Elephant Monkeys, ElephantElephant

ix Endangered Nil Wolf Tiger, Elephants, Peacockspecies if any etc.

x Historical/Cultural NIL NIL 03 No. of Old Templesmonuments

xi. Any other Naxlalite dominated arearelevant and may create probleminformation, if during constructionany

3 CompensationCost(Rs. In Lakhs)

i) Crop/Trees Rs.89.596 lacs Rs.90.156 lacs Rs.73.72 lacsii) Forest and Rs.1 197.02 lacs Rs.3126.78 lacs Rs.2971.02 lacsNPV

4 No. of Crossing 28 37 20i) Railway 5 5 5ii) Trans. Line 13 13 7iii) River crossing 4 6 6

etc.5. Construction 1. Easily approach 1. Vehicle movement 1. Heavily populated patch;

Problem to line. for transporting the may create ROW problem2. Well connectivity construction material during construction.

through pacca shall be very difficult. 2. House within ROW.road & moron road 2. House with ROW 3. Wildlife Sanctuary

involves.4. 03 no. of old temples are

in ROW.6. O&M Problem 1. Easily approach 1. Very remote area. 1. Modferate approach

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to TL 2. Vehicle movement road available.2. Well connectivity may be restricted

through pacca during monsoonroad & moron road season.

It may be seen from above that Alternative-I is the most optimum route as the linelength is the shorter than Alternative II and longer than Alt-Ill. Alt-I involves less forest(including wild life area 120 meters) in comparison than Alt. II (involve 1.30 Km wild lifearea) & Alt. Ill. Forest density is also less in comparison than Alt. II and Alt. Ill. Itpasses near to National Highways and easily approachable in comparison to other

alternatives. Hence, Alternative-I has been found to be most optimum and

recommended for detailed survey.

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SECTION-V

SCREENING OF POTENTIAL IMPACT&

MITIGATIVE MEASURE


SECTION-V: SCREENING OF POTENTIALENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, EVALUATIONAND ITS MANAGEMENT

5.0 Impact Due to Project Location and Design

Environmental impact of transmission line projects are not far reaching and are mostlylocalized to ROW. However, transmission line project has some affects on natural andsocio-culture resources. These impacts can be minimized by careful route selection. Inorder to get latest information and further optimization of route modern surveytechniques/tools like GIS, GPS aerial photography are also applied. Introduction ofGIS and GPS in route selection result in access to updated/latest information, throughsatellite images and further optimization of route having minimal environmental impact.Moreover, availability of various details, constraints like topographical and geotechnicaldetails, forest and environmental details etc. help in planning the effective mitigativemeasures including engineering variations depending upon the site situation/location.In the instant project also these techniques are used. All possible measures have beentaken during the finalization of route alignment for the proposed transmission systembut due to peculiarity of terrain and demography of the area where project is beingimplemented, some environmental impacts may be there. The explanations in brief withregard to specific environment review criteria based on preliminary survey are asfollows:

(i) Resettlement

As described earlier all measures are undertaken by POWERGRID at line routing stageitself to avoid settlements such as cities, villages etc. It may be seen from the abovedescription of proposed route alignment and also keeping in mind that no land isacquired for tower foundation as per existing law, the project does not require anyresettlement of villagers.

The proposed project does not envisage construction of any new substation and onlyextension of bays at existing substation is involved. Land for such extension is alreadyavailable for proposed bays in these existing substations. Hence no fresh landacquisition or R&R issues are involved in the proposed projects.

(ii} Land value depreciation

Based on past experience land prices are generally expected to rise in the areasreceiving power. Further, transmission lines generally pass through uninhabited area,agriculture fields and forests, where the land-use is not going to change in foreseeablefuture. Therefore, the value of land will not be adversely affected to a significantdegree.

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(iii) Historical/cultural monuments/value

As per the POWERGRID's policy of route selection only that route alignment isfinalized this avoids all the historical and cultural monuments. As per the preliminaryassessment carried out during finalization of route alignment in consultation with Staterevenue authorities and Archeological Survey of India (ASI), no such monuments arecoming in the proposed route alignment.

(iv) Encroachment into precious ecological areas

As already explained all precautions have been taken to avoid routing of line throughforest and ecological sensitive areas and National park/Sanctuaries. However,complete avoidance of forest area and wild life area was not possible in Durgapur-Jamshedpur and Baripada-Mendhasal transmission lines and wildlife area is notinvolved in Jamshedpur-Baripada line though some forests are involved. The routes ofproposed transmission line are so finalized that it affects minimum forest area andwildlife area in consultation with forest department. Out of total transmission lineslength of about 571 Kms about 33 Kms ( 5.78%) length shall pass through forestland consisting of 148 Ha. forest area in the states of West Bengal, Jharkhandand Orissa.

Durgapur-Jamshedpur transmission line shall pass (about 1.25 Kms) through DalmaWild life Sanctuary. In this portion this line would be accommodated on multi ckt. Towerin the existing Right Of Way (ROW) of Maithan -Jamshedpur line. Existing tower ofMaithan-Jamshedpur line would be replaced by multi circuit tower and no fresh landwould be required in the wild life area. Baripada -Mendhasal line encounters 120meters stretch of Chandaka Wild life sanctuary (near Mendhasal) i.e. wildlife corridor.This would be crossed overhead with about 400m span and with increased towerheight for more ground clearance due to safe movement of wildlife animal if there isany. As such no tower shall be constructed/ installed in this portion of wildlife sanctuaryexcept crossing overhead. Prior approval of GOI/MOEF shall be obtained for affectedforest under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 after detail survey and finalization of routethrough forest area in consultation with local forest authorities. Most of the forests tobe traversed by the lines are already heavily degraded and the wildlife speciespresent are those who have been adapted to open or disturbed habitat.Therefore with provision of Compensatory Afforestation the overall forest status willin many cases improve. Nonetheless, to mitigate losses to existing forests, clearingof the transmission line Right-of-way will be done under supervision of ForestDepartment, and some low canopy seed trees and shrubs may be kept intact ifthey do not interfere with tower erection and line installation. The wood will be soldby the Forest Department, who will also retain the sale proceeds. Three-meter widestrips of land under each conductor will be cleared and maintained as maintenancerows, but the remaining land will be allowed to regenerate. Lopping of trees to maintainline clearance will be done under the direction of Forest Department. POWERGRID willprovide construction crews with fuel wood or alternative fuels as a precaution againstcollection of fuel wood from nearby forest.

Transmission lines can serve as new access routes into previously inaccessible orpoorly accessible forests, thereby accelerating forest and wildlife loss. In such cases,

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POWERGRID cannot take action itself, but local Forest Department personnel willnormally assess the dangers and take appropriate action, such as establishing guardstations at the entrance to the forest etc. cost of which is borne by POWERGRID and isincluded in the compensatory afforestation scheme. Given the already easy access anddegraded conditions at the proposed projects sites, this problem is not expected to beencountered. Nonetheless, POWERGRID staff will report to the Forest Departmentany noticeable encroachment induced by the Projects.Budget provision of Rs.1428 lakhs has been kept in the cost estimate to meet therequirement of Compensatory Afforestation and Net Present Value (NPV).

(v) Encroachment into other valuable lands

Impacts on agricultural land will be restricted to the construction phase and when large-scale maintenance measures are required. Some stretch of the line will pass throughAgricultural fields. Agricultural land will be lost at the base of the tower, which isestimated to be 0.2-1 sq. m per average farm holding (Fig-1). It is estimated that forDurgapur-Jamshedpur 400 KV D/C line of 170 Km a total of 510 towers shall berequired which may impact land area of 0.0510ha. and for Jamshedpur-Baripada 400KV line of 133 Km a total of 399 towers are required resulting in loss of 0.0399 ha. Incase of Baripada-Mendhasal 400KV transmission line of 268 Km a total of 804 towersshall be required which may impact land area of 0.0804 ha. The total land lossestimated to be about 0.1713ha. which is negligible and will not adversely affect theland holding.

In areas where lines will traverse agricultural land, compensation will be paid to ownersfor any crop damage incurred as a result of construction activities. POWERGRID fieldstaff will consult affected villagers and local revenue department and apprise him aboutthe project and tower location, which shall be erected in the agricultural land, forcompensation. Revenue department, after evaluating the loss due to constructionactivity and productivity of land, arrives at the compensation cost that is paid to farmer.Agricultural activities will be allowed to continue following the construction period. Ifbunds or other on-farm works are disturbed during construction or maintenance, theywill be restored to the owner's satisfaction following cessation of construction ormaintenance activities. In the event that private trees are felled during construction ormaintenance operations, compensation will be paid to the owner in an amountdetermined by the estimated loss of products from the tree over an eight year period(for fruit bearing trees) and for other trees compensation is finalized in consultation withlocal forest authorities. Agricultural lands under private ownership will be identified, andin accordance with normal POWERGRID procedures compensation will be paid to theaffected villagers. Budgetary provision Rs. 200.36 lakh is made in the cost estimate tomeet these expenses.

(vi) Interference with other utilities and traffic

As per regulations enacted by Government of India, it is mandatory for POWERGRIDto seek clearance prior to construction from department of Railways,Telecommunications and wherever necessary from aviation authorities that are likely tobe affected by the construction of transmission lines. The transmission lines affectnearby telecommunication circuits by causing electrical interference. A standingcommittee -- Power Telecom Co-ordination Committee (P.T.C.C.) has been constitutedby Government of India to plan and implement the mitigating measures for the induced

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voltage which may occur to nearby telecom circuit and suggest necessary protectionmeasures to be adopted. The committee suggests measures like rerouting of thetelecom circuits, conversion of overhead telecom circuits into cables etc. to minimizethe interference.

The cost of such measures is determined by the Committee and is shared byPOWERGRID and Telecom Department on the basis of prevailing norms andguidelines. Though the exact cost to mitigate the impacts of induction in neighboringtelecom circuits would vary from case to case, the cost on an average works out to beRs.50000/- per km for POWERGRID. Provision to meet these expenses has beenmade in the cost estimate for the same.

Wherever transmission line crosses the railways, clearance is taken from thatdepartment. In general, the system is planned and executed in such a way thatadequate clearance is maintained between transmission lines on the one hand, andrailways, civil aviation and defense installations on the other. Wherever thetransmission lines pass by the airports the towers beyond specified height are paintedin alternate orange and white stripes for easy visibility and warning lights are placedatop these towers.

(vii) Interference with drainage pattern

As the transmission lines are constructed aerially and the blockage of ground surface islimited to area of tower footings, which is very small, there is little possibility of affectingdrainage pattern. In the infrequent instances where the drainage is affected, flow willbe trained and guided to safe zones.

5.1 Environmental Problems Due to Design

(i) Escape of polluting materials

The equipments installed on lines and substations are static in nature and do notgenerate any fumes or waste materials.

(ii) Explosion/fire hazards

During the survey and site selection for transmission lines and sub-stations, it has beenensured that these are kept away from oil/gas pipelines and other sites with potentialfor creating explosions or fires.

Fires due to flashover from lines can be a more serious problem in forest. However,adequate safety measures shall be taken to avoid such incidence besides this forestauthorities also incorporate measures like making fire lines to prevent spreading of firein the affected forest area.

(iii) Erosion hazards due to inadequate provision for resurfacing of exposed area

Adequate measures are taken to re-surface the area where excavation works are done.Topsoil disturbed during the development of sites will be used to restore the surface of

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the platform. Infertile and rocky material will be dumped at carefully selected dumpingareas and used as fill for tower foundations.

(iv) Environmental aesthetics

Since spacing between the towers in case of 400 KV lines is approx. 330-400 metersthese will not affect the visual aesthetics of the localities particularly when it is ensuredto route the lines as far away from the localities as possible. POWERGRID takes upplantation of trees to buffer the visual effect around its substations and to provide betterliving conditions. Wherever POWERGRID feels it appropriate, discussions will be heldwith local Forest Department officials to determine feasibility of planting trees alongroads running parallel to transmission lines to buffer visual effect in these areas. Inaddition, towers may be painted grey or green to merge with the background.

(v) Noise/vibration nuisances

The equipment installed at sub-station are mostly static and are so designed that thenoise level always remains within permissible limits i.e. 85 dB as per Indian standards.The noise levels reported during normal operating conditions are about 60 to 70 dB at 2m. distance from the equipment. To contain the noise level within the permissible limitswhenever noise level increases beyond permissible limits, measures like providingsound and vibration dampers and rectification of equipment are undertaken. Inaddition, plantations of sound absorbing species like Casuarinas, Tamarind, and Neemare raised at the sub-stations that reduce the sound level appreciably. It is reported that93 m3 of woodland can reduce the noise level by 8 dB. Actual noise levels measuredat perimeters of existing Substations are 20 to 30 dB.

(vi) Blockage of wildlife passage

The lines are passing through mostly agricultural, wasteland and forests. Durgapur-Jameshedpur line will be accommodated in existing Right of Way of Maithan-Jameshpur line in Dalma wildlife sanctuary with multi-circuit tall towers. Additionalcorridor will not be involved. Baripada - Mendhasal line will cross Chandaka wildlifesanctuary (120 Meter) near Mendhasal. No tower will be constructed within Chandakawild life sanctuary area and this stretch (120 Meter) shall be crossed overhead with aspan of 400meter approx. with tall tower. Hence possibilities of disturbance to wildlifeare remote.

5.2 Environmental Problems during Construction Phase

(i) Uncontrolled silt runoff

The Project involves only small scale excavation for tower foundations at scatteredlocations that are re-filled with excavated material therefore uncontrolled silt run off isnot expected.

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(ii) Nuisance to nearby properties

As already described in preceding paras, during site selection due care is taken to keepthe transmission line and substations away from settlements. Further, all the con-struction activities will be undertaken through the use of small mechanical devices e.g.tractors and manual labour therefore nuisance to the nearby properties if any, is notexpected.

(iii) Interference with utilities and traffic and blockage of access way

Access to the site will be along existing roads or village paths; minor improvements topaths may be made where necessary, but no major construction of roads will benecessary either during construction or as a part of maintenance procedures.

As and when a transmission line crosses any road/ railways line, the terminal towersare located at sufficient distance so as not to cause any hindrance to the movement oftraffic. Stringing at the construction stage is carried out during lean traffic period inconsultation with the concerned authorities and angle towers are planted to facilitateexecution of work in different stages.

(iv) Inadequate resurfacing for erosion control

The proposed lines are to be constructed in plain area where erosion problem is notanticipated. However, if due to terrain at some points transmission towers may beplaced on slopes and erosion prone soils internationally accepted engineering practiceswill be undertaken to prevent soil erosion. This will include cutting and filling slopeswherever necessary. The back cut slopes and downhill slopes will be treated withrevetments. As explained above adequate steps shall be taken to resurface the areaafter construction. Wherever sites are affected by active erosion or landslides, bothbiological and engineering treatment will be carried out, e.g. provision of breast wallsand retaining walls, and sowing soil binding grasses around the site. Furthermore,construction is generally undertaken outside the rainy season.

(v) Inadequate disposition of borrow area

As mentioned earlier the transmission tower foundations involve excavations on smallscale basis and the excavated soil is utilized for back filling. In case of substationsgenerally the sites are selected in such a manner that the volume of cutting is equal tovolume of filling avoiding borrowing of the area.

(vi) Protection of Worker's health/safety

The Safety Regulations/Safety Manual published by POWERGRID, and included intender documents will guide provisions for workers' health and safety. Various aspectssuch as, work and safety regulations, workmen's compensation, insurance areadequately covered under the Erection Conditions of Contract (ECC), a part of biddingdocuments.

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In addition training is imparted to the workers in fire fighting and safety measures.Safety tools like helmet, safety belt, gloves etc. are provided to them in accordance tothe provisions of Safety Manual. First aid facilities will be made available with thelabour gangs, and doctors called in from nearby towns when necessary. The numberof outside (skilled) labourers will be quite small, of the order of 25-30 people per group.The remaining workforce of unskilled labourers will be comprised of local people.Workers are also covered by the statutory Workmen (Compensation) Act.POWERGRID has a dedicated unit to oversee all health and safety aspects of itsproject under the Operation Service Deptt. POWERGRID has framedguidelines/checklist for workers' safety as its personnel are exposed to live EHVapparatus and transmission lines. These guidelines/checklist include work permits andsafety precautions for work on the transmission lines both during construction andoperation (Annexure-l) and is monitored regularly by site in-charge and corporateOperation Services.

5.3 Environmental Problems Resulting from Operation

(i) O&M Staff/Skills less than acceptable resulting in variety of adverse effects

The O&M program in POWERGRID is normally implemented by sub-station personnelfor both, the lines as well as sub-stations. However in respect of the long distancetransmission lines there are monitoring offices that are located at various points en-route. Monitoring measures employed include patrolling and thermo-vision scanning.

The supervisors and managers entrusted with O&M responsibilities are intensivelytrained for necessary skills and expertise for handling these aspects.

A monthly preventive maintenance program will be carried out to disclose problemsrelated to cooling oil, gaskets, circuit breakers, vibration measurements, contactresistance, condensers, air handling units, electrical panels and compressors. Any signof soil erosion is also reported and rectified. Monitoring results are published monthly,including a report of corrective action taken and a schedule for future action.

POWERGRID is following the approved international standards and design, which areabsolutely safe. Based on the studies carried out by different countries on the safety ofEHV lines in reference to EMF affect POWERGRID have also carried out such studieswith the help of PTI, USA and CPRI, Bangalore on their design. The studies inferredthat the POWERGRID design are safe and follow the required international standard.Because of issues relating to need to ensure health and safety relating to the line suchas fire safety, safe voltages on metallic parts of buildings, and safety clearances toavoid flashover, the transmission lines will not pass directly over any residentialproperties and as such the potential for EMF effects to occur will be further diminished.Given that it will be necessary to ensure that there are no properties in the ROWbeneath and to the sides of the overhead line, automatic mitigation against EMF will beprovided between the source of potentially high strengths (the transmission line) andthe residential properties.

Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) due to its high heat capacity, low flammability andlow electrical conductivity was extensively used as insulating material in capacitors and

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transformers. But after the finding that these PCBs are non-biodegradable and hascarcinogenic tendency, its use in electrical equipments as insulating medium has beenbanned all over the world long back. However, it has been reported in some studiesthat chances of contamination of oil with PCB is possible. Keeping that in mind,POWERGRID has taken all possible steps in association with NGC, UK and setupRegional testing laboratories for testing of existing oil for PCB traces and results of thissuggests that PCB contamination is not an issue with POWERGRID. The World Bankhas also made following comments after a detailed study on Management of PCBs inIndia:

"Power Grid was the most advanced in testing for PCBs of the organizationsvisited for this project. They have established a procedure for identification ofthe presence of PCBs in transformer oil and more detailed analysis for positiveidentification sample. To date no significant concentrations of PCBs have beendetected. Power Grid does not appear to have any significant issues regardingPCB management and have initiated a testing program. The experience &laboratories of Power Grid could be used to provide a national PCB auditingservice".

5.4 CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CRITERIA

(i) Loss of irreplaceable resources

The transmission projects do not involve any large scale excavation and land is lost tothe extent of 0.2-1 sq m only for each foundation. As only 5.78 % of the lines in thesubject project are passing through forest area and the said forest is degraded, theproblem of losing natural resources in this project is not envisaged. Moreover, on theother hand with the provision of raising compensatory afforestation on double the areagetting affected will increase the forest cover.

(ii) Accelerated use of resources for short-term gains

The project will not be making use of any natural resources occurring in the area duringconstruction as well as maintenance phases. The construction material such as towermembers, cement etc shall come from factories while the excavated soil shall be usedfor backfilling to restore the surface. Thus the project shall not cause any accelerateduse of resources for short term gains.

(iii) Endangering of species

No endangered species of flora and fauna exist in the project area. There is nopossibility of endangering/causing extinction of any species.

(iv) Promoting undesirable rural-to urban migration

The project will not cause any submergence or loss of land holdings that normallytrigger migration. It also does not involve acquisition of any private land holdings.Hence, there is no possibility of any migration.

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5.6 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public consultation/information is an integral part of the project implementation. Publicis informed about the project at every stage of execution. During survey alsoPOWERGRID's site officials meet people and inform them about the routing oftransmission lines. During the construction, every individual, on whose land tower iserected and people affected by ROW, are consulted.

Apart from this, public consultation using different technique like Public Meeting, SmallGroup Meeting, informal Meeting as per Environmental Social Policy &Procedures of POWERGRID (ESPP) shall also be carried out during differentactivities of project cycle. During such consultation the public will be informed about theproject in general and in particular about the following:

* complete project plan (i.e. its route and terminating point and substations, if any, inbetween);

* POWERGRID design standards in relation to approved international standards;* Health impacts in relation to EMF;* Measures taken to avoid public utilities such as school, hospitals, etc.;* Other impacts associated with transmission lines and POWERGRID's approach to

minimizing and solving them;* Land acquisition details, proposed R&R measures and compensation packages in

line with POWERGRID's policy;* Trees and crop compensation process.

Apart from organising many informal group meetings in different villages (Table-5.1)public meeting were also organised in the routes of transmission lines. To get themaximum participation during the Public consultation Program a notice was served wellin advance to the villagers is enclosed as Annexure-l1. The details of lines and itsimportance were explained to the villagers. Photographs of public consultation areenclosed as Plate-1. The program was arranged in interactive way and queries like cropcompensation, route alignment etc. were replied. Most of the participants were smallfarmers and were worried about their land through which the line will pass. They wereinformed that POWERGRID will not acquire their land for construction of transmissionlines. Only towers will be spotted in their fields where they can do farming without anyfear because the tower height is very high and even tractor can pass below the tower.Moreover, there is no risk of passing current from the above line as there is foolproofsystem of earthing for tower. The consultation process was appreciated by thevillagers. They were happy to know about the transparent policy of POWERGRID forexecution of the project and promised to extend their cooperation during construction ofthe line. The process of such consultation and its documentation shall continue duringproject implementation and even during O&M stage.

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Table 5.1

Informal Group Meeting

Si. Name of Date of No. of Name of village RemarksNo. transmission meeting villagers

line attended1. Durgapur- 04.09.02 30 Nachan The people from all

Jamshedpur sphere of life such as400 KV D/C farmers, teachers,

05.09.06 Ballavpur servicemen etc.11.09.06 25 Kenjakura attended the meeting12.09.06 35 Tarapur20.09.06 20 Puncha

- = 21.09.06 27 Ragma10.10.06 30 Katjore11.10.06 24 Pendrabera

2. Jamshedpur- 10.01.07 07 Jhargobindpur Village panchayatBaripada 400 KV representatives,D/C line teachers, villagers

02. -do- 10.01.07 09 Ramasa were contacted and03. -do- 10.01.07 12 Rajgaun explained regarding04. -do- 11.01.07 09 Brindabanpur this project during05. -do- 11.01.07 08 Hitku these consultations.06. -do- 14.01.07 10 Ulda07. -do- 14.01.07 09 Jagannath khunta08. -do- 14.01.07 12 Kendudiha

3. Baripada- 20.10.06 10 Ambadubhi Free electricity, roadMendhasal 400 path during

KV D/C construction and2. -do- 23.10.06 11 Naripur O&M stage,3 -do- 28.10.06 12 Dulapatna Compensation for4 -do- 02.11.06 9 Gedama Crop/tree were main5 -do- 07.11.06 12 Mantir concerned which was6 -do- 08.11.06 9 Alian clarified during the7 -do- 10.11.06 7 Chandaka meetng8 -do- 12.11.06 8 Bajabati9 -do- 19.11.06 6 SanaMunduli

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5.7 Conclusions

From the above discussion, it would seem that the area is rich in physical resources.But careful route selection has minimized involvement of forest area to the extentpossible but could not be completely avoided due to terrain and other physiographicalreasons. Thus, routes selected for detailed survey are the most optimum alignmentand involved minimum forest and no R&R issues are anticipated as no fresh landacquisition is involved and only extension of existing substations within the existingboundary is involved. The existing tower of Maithan -Jamshedpur transmission linewould be upgraded to multi Ckt tower in Dalma Wild Life sanctuary. The proposedDurgapur - Jamshedpur transmission line would be accommodated on upgraded multickt tower in Dalma wild life area. No extra/fresh wild life area/forest area would berequired for construction of transmission line in wild life area. In case of Baripada-Mendhasal line no tower would be constructed in wild life area as it is only 120 meterwide strip which would be crossed aerially with tall towers (2 nos.-400 meters apart).Hence, based on the criteria agreed with The Bank the project is coming under the Bcategory or non sensitive as only 5.78% of total length is passing through forest, whichis already degraded in nature and no major impact on wild life is envisaged as theforest is not the habitat of any endangered or endemic sp. of fauna and flora. Theinfrastructural constraints are very real and pose a limiting factor on the development ofthe area. The above facts while on the one hand underline the need forimplementation of the project for overall development of the area and on another handsuggest that a detailed E.I.A. may not be necessary.

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SECTION-VI: MONITORING AND ORGANISATIONALSUPPORT STRUCTURE

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM IN POWERGRID:

Monitoring is a continuous process for POWERGRID projects at all the stages be it thesite selection, construction or maintenance.The success of POWERGRID lies in its strong monitoring systems. Apart from the sitemanagers reviewing the progress on daily basis regular project review meetings areheld at least on monthly basis which is chaired by Executive Director of the regionwherein apart from construction issues the environmental aspects of the projects arediscussed and remedial measures taken wherever required. The exceptions of thesemeetings are submitted to the Directors and Chairman and Managing Director of theCorporation. The progress of various on-going projects is also informed to the Board ofDirectors. Following is the organization support system for proper implementation andmonitoring of Environmental & Social Management Plan:

6.1 Corporate Level

An Environmental Management Cell at corporate level was created withinPOWERGRID in 1992 and subsequently upgraded to an Environment ManagementDepartment (EMD) in 1993 and in 1997 it has been further upgraded to Environment &Social Management Deptt. (ESMD) by incorporating social aspect of project. Briefly,the ESMD's responsibilities are as follows:

* Advising and coordinating RHQs and Site to carry out environmental andsocial surveys for new projects.

* Assisting RHQs and site to finalize routes of entire power transmissionline considering environmental and social factors that could arise enroute

* Help RHQs and Site to follow-up with the state forest offices and otherstate departments in expediting forest clearances and the land acquisitionprocess of various ongoing and new projects

* Act as a focal point for interaction with the MOEF for expediting forestclearances and follow-ups with the Ministry of Power.

* Imparts training to POWERGRID's RHQs & site Officials on environmentand social issues and their management plan.

6.2 Regional Level

At its Regional Office POWERGRID has a Environmental and Social Management cell(ESMC) to manage Environmental and Social issues and to coordinate betweenESMD at the Corporate level and the Construction Area Office (CAO). The keyfunctions envisaged for ESMC are:

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* Advising and coordinating field offices to carry out environmental andsocial surveys for new projects envisaged in the Corporate InvestmentPlan

* Assisting the ESMD and CAO to finalise routes of entire powertransmission lines considering the environmental and social factors thatcould arise en-route

* To follow-up forest clearances and land acquisition processes with stateforest offices and other state departments for various ongoing and newprojects

* Acting as a focal point for interaction with the ESMD and CAOs onvarious environmental and social aspects.

6.3 Site OfficeAt the Site level , POWERGRID has made the head of the CAOs responsible forimplementing the Environmental and Social aspect of project and are termed asEnvironmental and Social Management Team (ESMT) . Key functions of the ESMTare:

* Conduct surveys on environmental and social aspects to finalise the routefor the power transmission projects

* Conduct surveys for the sites to being considered for land acquisition* Interact with the Forest Departments to make the forest proposal and

follow it up for MOEF clearance.* Interact with Revenue Authorities for land acquisition and follow it up with

Authorised Agencies for implementation of Social Management Plan(SMP).

* Implementation of Environment Management Plan (EMP) and SMP* Monitoring of EMP and SMP and producing periodic reports on the same.

It may be noted that POWERGRID is well equipped to implement and monitor itsenvironment and Social Management plans.As regards monitoring of impacts on ecological resources particularly in Forest,Sanctuary or National Park , it is generally done by the concerned Divisional ForestOfficer, Chief Wildlife Warden and their staff as a part of their normal duties. Amonitoring system (done by the Forest Department) is also in place for compensatoryforests established as part of the Project. A detailed Environment Management Plan(EMP) including monitoring plan for all possible environmental and social impactand its proper management has been drawn (Table- 6.1) and will be implementedduring various stage of project execution.

Environmental Review: Periodic review by corporate ESMD and higher managementincluding review by POWERGRID's CMD of all environmental and social issues isunder taken to ensure that EMP and other measures are implemented at site. Besidesit annual review by independent Auditor under ISO: 14001 shall also be undertaken forcompliance of agreed policy and management plan.

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Table-6.1 Environment Management Plan

Project activity Potential Proposed Parameter to be Measurement Institutional Implementation

/stage impact mitigation monitored and responsibility schedule

. measure frequencyPre-constructionLocation of Exposure to Setback of dwellings Tower location and Setback POWERGRID Part of tower

transmission safety related to overhead line line alignment distances to siting survey

towers and risks route designed in selection with nearest and detailed

transmission line accordance with respect to nearest houses - once alignment

alignment and permitted level of dwellings survey and

design power frequency designand the regulationof supervision atsites.

Equipment Release of PCBs not used in Transformer design Exclusion of POWERGRID Part of tender

specifications chemicals and substation PCBs in specifications

and design gases in transformers or transformers for the

parameters receptors (air, other project stated in equipment

water, land) facilities or tenderequipment. specification -

onceProcesses, Process, Exclusion of POWERGRID Part of tenderequipment and equipment and CFCs stated in specificationssystems not to use system design tender for thechlorofluorocarbons specification - equipment(CFCs), including oncehalon, and their use,if any, in existing

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/stage impact mitigation monitored and responsibility schedulemeasure frequencyprocesses and Phase out Part ofsystems should be schedule to be equipment andphased out and to prepared in process designbe disposed of in a case still inmanner consistent use - oncewith therequirements of theGovernment

Transmission line Exposure to Transmission line Electromagnetic Line design POWERGRID Part of detailed

design electromagnetic design to comply field strength for compliance alignmentinterference with the limits of proposed line with relevant survey and

electromagnetic design standards - designinterference from onceoverhead powerlines

Location of Impact on Consideration of Tower location and Consultation POWERGRID Part of tower

transmission water bodies tower location at line alignment with local siting survey

towers and and land where they could be selection (distance authorities and and detailed

transmission line located to avoid to water bodies. avoiding tower alignment

alignment and water bodies foundation in survey and

design water bodies design

Social Careful route Tower location and Consultation POWERGRID Part of detailed

inequities selection to avoid line alignment with local tower siting andexisting settlements selection (distance authorities and alignment

to nearest land owners - survey anddwellings or social once designinstitutions)

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measure frequencyMinimise need to Tower location and Consultation POWERGRID Part of detailed

acquire agricultural line alignment with local tower siting and

land selection (distance authorities and alignmentto agricultural land) land owners - survey and

once design

Encroachment Loss of Avoid encroachment Tower location and Consultation POWERGRID Part of detailed

into precious precious by careful site and line alignment with local siting and

ecological areas ecological alignment selection selection (distance forest alignment

values/ damage to nearest authorities to survey /design

to precious designated avoid/minimizespecies ecological forest

protection area) involvement -

onceTransmission line Deforestation Avoid encroachment Tower location and Consultation POWERGRID Part of detailed

through and loss of by careful site and line alignment with local siting and

forestland biodiversity alignment selection selection (distance authorities - alignment

- to nearest once survey/design

Minimise the need protected or Consultationby using existing reserved forest) with localtowers, tall towers authorities andand RoW, wherever designpossible engineers -

onceObtain statutory Statutory approvals Complianceclearances from the from Government withGovernment regulations -

once for eachsubproject L

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measure frequency

Encroachment Loss of Use existing tower Tower location and Consultation POWERGRID Part of detailed

into farmland agricultural footings/towers line alignment with local alignment

productivity wherever possible selection authorities and survey anddesign designengineers -once

Avoid siting new Tower location and Consultation Part of detailed

towers on farmland line alignment with local siting and

wherever feasible selection authorities and alignmentdesign survey /designengineers -once

Farmers Design of Consultation Prior to

compensated for Implementation of with affected construction

any permanent loss Crop parties - once phase

of productive land Compensation in a quarter(based on affectedarea)

Farmers/landowners Design of Consultation Prior to

compensated for Implementation of with affected construction

significant trees that Tree compensation parties - once phase

need to be trimmed/ (estimated area to in a quarterremoved along beRoW. trimmed/removed)

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Project activity Potential Proposed Parameter to be Measurement Institutional Implementation/stage impact mitigation monitored and responsibility schedule

measure frequencyStatutory approvals Compliance Part of detailedfor tree trimming with sitting and/removal regulations - alignment

once for each survey /designsubproject

Interference with Flooding Appropriate siting of Tower location and Consultation POWERGRID Part of detailed

drainage hazards/loss of towers to avoid line alignment with local alignmentpatterns/Irrigation agricultural channel interference selection (distance authorities and survey andchannels production to nearest flood design design

zone) engineers -once

ConstructionEquipment layout Noise and Construction Construction Construction POWERGRID Constructionand installation vibrations techniques and techniques and techniques (Contractor period

machinery selection machinery and machinery throughseeking to minimize creating contractground disturbance. minimal provisions)

grounddisturbance -once at thestart of eachconstructionphase

Physical Disturbed Construction Timing of start of Crop POWERGRID Constructionconstruction farming activity activities on construction disturbance - (Contractor period

cropping land timed Post harvest throughto avoid disturbance as soon as contractof field crops (within possible but provisions)

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measure frequencyone month of before nextharvest wherever crop - oncepossible). per site

Mechanized Noise, vibration Construction Construction Complaints POWERGRID Constructionconstruction and operator equipment to be equipment - received by (Contractor period

safety, efficient well maintained. estimated noise local throughoperation emissions authorities - contract

every 2 weeks provisions)Noise, Turning off plant not Construction Complaints POWERGRID Constructionvibration, in use. equipment - received by (Contractor periodequipment estimated noise local throughwear and tear emissions and authorities - contract

operating every 2 weeks provisions)schedules

Construction of Increase in Existing roads and Access roads, Use of POWERGRID Constructionroads for airborne dust tracks used for routes (length and established (Contractor periodaccessibility particles construction and width of new roads through

maintenance access access roads to be wherever contractto the line wherever constructed) possible - provisions)possible. every 2 weeks

Temporary Overflows, Temporary Temporary fill Absence of fill POWERGRID Constructionblockage of reduced placement of fill in placement (m3) in sensitive (Contractor period

utilities discharge drains/canals not drainage throughpermitted. areas - every contract

4 weeks provisions)Site clearance Vegetation Marking of Vegetation marking Clearance POWERGRID Construction

vegetation to be and clearance strictly limited (Contractor periodremoved prior to control (area in m2) to target through

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/stage impact mitigation monitored and responsibility schedulemeasure frequencyclearance, and strict vegetation - contractcontrol on clearing every 2 weeks provisions)activities to ensureminimal clearance.

Trimming/cutting Fire hazards Trees allowed Species-specific Presence of POWERGRID Construction

of trees within growing up to a tree retention as target species (Contractor period

RoW height within the approved by in RoW throughRoW by maintaining statutory authorities following contractadequate clearance (average and vegetation provisions)between the top of maximum tree clearance -tree and the height at maturity, once per siteconductor as per in meters)the regulations.

Loss of Trees that can Species-specific Presence of POWERGRID Constructionvegetation and survive pruning to tree retention as target species (Contractor perioddeforestation comply should be approved by in RoW through

pruned instead of statutory authorities following contractcleared. vegetation provisions)

clearance -once per site

Felled trees and Disposal of cleared Use or POWERGRID Constructionother cleared or vegetation as intended use (Contractor periodpruned vegetation approved by the of vegetation throughto be disposed of as statutory authorities as approved contractauthorized by the (area cleared in by the provisions)statutory bodies. mi2 ) statutory

authorities -_ once per site

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/stage impact mitigation monitored and responsibility schedulemeasure frequency

Wood/vegetation Loss of Construction Illegal wood Complaints by POWERGRID Construction

harvesting vegetation and workers prohibited /vegetation local people or (Contractor perioddeforestation from harvesting harvesting (area in other evidence through

wood in the project m2, number of of illegal contractarea during their incidents reported) harvesting - provisions)employment, (apart every 2 weeksfrom locallyemployed staffcontinuing currentlegal activities).

Surplus Runoff to cause Soil excavated from Soil disposal Acceptable POWER Construction

earthwork/soil water pollution, tower footings locations and soil disposal GRID periodsolid waste disposed of by volume (m3) sites - every 2 (Contractordisposal placement along weeks through

roadsides, or at contractnearby house provisions)blocks if requestedby landowners.

Tower Waste disposal Excess fill from Location and Appropriate fill POWERGRID Construction

construction - tower foundation amount (m3)of fill disposal (Contractor period

disposal of excavation disposed disposal locations - through

surplus of next to roads or every 2 weeks contractearthwork/fill around houses, in provisions)

agreement with thelocal community orlandowner.

Storage of Contamination Fuel and other Location of Fuel storage in POWERGRID Construction

chemicals and of receptors hazardous materials hazardous material appropriate (Contractor period

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materials (land, water, securely stored storage; spill locations and throughair) above high flood reports (type of receptacles - contract

level. material spilled, every 2 weeks provisions)amount (kg or m3)and action taken tocontrol and cleanup spill)

Construction Noise nuisance Construction Timing of Daytime POWERGRID Construction

schedules to neighbouring activities only construction (noise construction (Contractor period

properties undertaken during emissions, [dB(a)]) only - every 2 throughthe day and local weeks contractcommunities provisions)informed of theconstructionschedule.

Provision of Contamination Construction Amenities for Presence of POWERG RID Construction

facilities for of receptors workforce facilities Workforce facilities proper (Contractor period

construction (land, water, to include proper sanitation, through

workers air) sanitation, water water supply contractsupply and waste and waste provisions)disposal facilities. disposal

facilities - onceeach newfacility

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Encroachment Loss of Use existing access Usage of existing Complaints POWERGRID Construction

into farmland agricultural roads wherever utilities received by (Contractor periodproductivity possible local people through

Ensure existing Status of existing /authorities - contractirrigation facilities facilities every 4 weeks provisions)are maintained inworking conditionProtect /preserve Status of facilitiestopsoil and reinstate (earthwork in m3)

after constructioncompletedRepair /reinstate Status of facilitiesdamaged bunds etc (earthwork in m3)after constructioncompleted

Social Compensation for Implementation of Consultation POWERGRID Prior toinequities temporary loss in Crop compensation with affected construction

agricultural (amount paid, parties - onceproduction dates, etc.) in a quarter

Uncontrolled Soil loss, Need for access Design basis and Incorporating POWERGRID Construction

erosion/silt runoff downstream tracks minimised, construction good design (Contractor periodsiltation; use of existing procedures and through

roads. (suspended solids construction contractLimit site clearing to in receiving waters; management provisions)work areas area re-vegetated practices -

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measure frequency

Regeneration of in m ; amount of once for eachvegetation to bunds constructed sitestabilise works [length in meter,areas on completion area in m2, or(where applicable) volume in m3])Avoidance ofexcavation in wetseasonWater coursesprotected fromsiltation through useof bunds andsediment ponds

Nuisance to Losses to Contract clauses Contract clauses Incorporating POWERGRID Construction

nearby properties neighbouring specifying careful good (Contractor period

land uses/ construction construction through

values practices. management contractpractices - provisions)once for eachsite

As much as Design basis and Incorporatingpossible existing layout good designaccess ways will be engineeringused. practices -

once for eachsite

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/stage impact mitigation monitored and responsibility schedulemeasure frequencyProductive land will Reinstatement of Consultationbe reinstated land status (area with affectedfollowing completion affected, m2) parties - twiceof construction - immediately

aftercompletion ofconstructionand after thefirst harvest

Social Compensation will Implementation of Consultation POWERG RID Prior to

inequities be paid for loss of Tree/Crop with affected constructionproduction, if any. compensation parties - once

(amount paid) in a quarter

Health and safety Injury and Contract provisions Contract clauses Contract POWERGRID Construction

sickness of specifying minimum (number of clauses (Contractor period

workers and requirements for incidents and total compliance - through

members of the construction camps lost-work days once every contractpublic Contractor to caused by injuries quarter provisions)

prepare and and sickness)implement a healthand safety plan.Contractor toarrange for healthand safety trainingsessions

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Inadequate Likely to Training of Training schedules Number of POWERGRID Routinely

construction maximise POWERGRID programs throughout

stage monitoring damages environmental attended by constructionmonitoring each person - periodpersonnel once a year

Implementation of Respective Submission ofeffective contract checklists dulyenvironmental and remedial completedmonitoring and actions taken checklists ofreporting system thereof. all contractsusing checklist of all for each site -contractual onceenvironmentalrequirementsAppropriate contact Compliance report Submission ofclauses to ensure related to dulysatisfactory environmental completedimplementation of aspects for the compliancecontractual contract report for eachenvironmental contract - oncemitigationmeasures.

Operation and MaintenanceLocation of Exposure to Setback of dwellings Compliance with Setback POWERGRID During

transmission safety related to overhead line setback distances distances to operations

towers and risks route designed in ("as-built" nearesttransmission line accordance with diagrams) houses - oncealignment and permitted level of iri quarter

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design power frequencyand the regulationof supervision atsites.

Oil spillage Contamination Substation Substatio bunding Bunding (Oil POWERGRID During

of land/nearby transformers located (Oil sump) sump) operations

water bodies within secure and ("as-built" capacity andimpervious sump diagrams) permeability -

areas with a storage oncecapacity of at least100% of thecapacity of oil intransformers andassociated reservetanks.

Inadequate Injury and Careful design Usage of Preparedness POWERGRID Design and

provision of sickness of using appropriate appropriate level for using operation

staff/workers staff /workers technologies to technologies (lost thesehealth and safety minimise hazards work days due to technologiesduring operations illness and injuries) in crisis - once

each yearSafety awareness Training/awareness Number ofraising for staff. programs and programs and

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Preparation of fire mock drills percent of staffemergency action /workersplan and training covered -given to staff on once eachimplementing yearemergency actionplan

Electric Shock Injury/mortality Careful design Usage of Preparedness POWERGRID Design and

Hazards to staff and using appropriate appropriate level for using Operation

public technologies to technologies theseminimise hazards (number of injury technologies

incidents, lost work in crisis - oncedays) a month

Security fences Maintenance of Report onaround substations fences maintenance -Barriers to prevent Maintenance of every 2 weeksclimbing barrierson/dismantling oftransmission towersAppropriate warning Maintenance ofsigns on facilities warning signsElectricity safety Training Number ofawareness raising in /awareness programs andproject areas programs and percent of total

mock drills for all personsconcerned parties covered -

once eachyear

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measure frequencyEquipment Release of Processes, Process, Phase out POWERGRID Operations

specifications chemicals and equipment and equipment and schedule to beand design gases in systems using system design prepared inparameters receptors (air, cholofluorocarbons case still in

water, land) (CFCs), including use - once inhalon, should be a quarterphased out and tobe disposed of in amanner consistentwith therequirements of theGovernment.

Transmission line Exposure to Transmission line Required ground Ground POWERGRID Operations

maintenance electromagnetic design to comply clearance (meters) clearance -interference with the limits of once

electromagneticinterference fromoverhead powerlines

Noise related Nuisance to Substations sited Noise levels Noise levels at POWERGRID Operationsneighbouring and designed to (dB(a)) boundaryproperties ensure noise will not nearest to

be a nuisance. properties andconsultationwith affectedparties if any -once

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ANNEXURE-I

HEALTH & SAFETY CHECKLIST

HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKLIST

Safety Related Check List during Construction of Transmission Lines

Region: ..... Name of DHQ/GHQ: .............. Date of Safety Audit ........

Name of Tr. Line: .......................................................................................................................

Loc. NoLevel: ...............

N am e of Contractor: ................................................................................................................

Nam e of Sub Contractor: ........................................................................................................

A. DURING TOWER FOUNDATION:

SN Description of Activity Feedback Remarks

I) EXCAVATION:

1. Dumping of Excavated soil. (Minimum 1.5 Mts. or half the depth ofthe pit which ever is more) Yes / No.

2. Whether angle of repose of soil as per design in the foundation ismaintained or not. Yes / No.

3. De watering arrangement is available ( If necessary) Yes / No.

4. Working area has been protected properly to avoid against fall ofpasserby or animal in the excavated pit. Yes / No.

5 Shoring & Shuttering to protect the loose rock / soil against fallexists. Yes / No.

6 Arrangement of illumination at construction site is available. (ifrequired ) Yes / No.

7 Check proper/adequate arrangement is made for extension ofelectric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes / No.connection for De-watering Pumps/ Illumination / Electriccompressors etc. if applicable).

8 Check for damage / Uneven settlement of foundation. Yes / No.

9 Ensure Life saver arrangements have been made duringconstruction of well foundation in river bed. (Where necessary) Yes / No.

10 Check that the adequate arrangement is made for the storage ofblasting material at safe place. (if required) Yes / No.

11 Check that the blasting materials is handled with due care at site. ( Ifrequired) Yes / No.

12 Check that during blasting operation, Labour / Workmen / Passerbyare at safe places and arrangement is made to inform public by Yes / No.caution markings (Red Flag) / Public Notices.

13 Check that the Blaster is holding the proper license issued by theappropriate authority. as per the Indian Explosive Act. Yes / No.

14 Check that the length of the fuse wire used during blasting operationis adequate. Yes / No.

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is adequate. Yes / No.

15 Ensure Laying of temporary cable used for operation of Machinesused during construction should not cause any danger for Yes / No.

electrocution of workmen.

16 Check that PPEs i.e. Safety helmets, Safety Shoes, is used by blaster

and their gang members during blasting. Yes / No.

17 Ensure that Shuttering and timbering has been made as detailed in

I:S: 3764. Yes/No.

18 Ensure that before undertaking excavation, the soil has been tested

and in case of availability of any explosive / dangerous gas, Yes / No.

necessary arrangement must be made to remove / dilute such gases.

19 The positions of underground installations such as sewers, water

pipes and electrical cables have been verified and in case of their Yes / No.

existence, they must be isolated.

20 Arrangement shall be made to prevent external vibrations due to rail

/ road traffic (If required). Yes / No.

21 Safety is ensured during the construction of Tr. Lines for buildings,

structures etc. whicht are coming in the vicinity of the excavated Yes / No.

area from collapse. ( If required )

22 Check that sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is available for

ingress / outgress of persons in the pit Yes / No.

23 Lone worker should not be allowed to work in the excavated area

beyond shoulder level. Yes / No.

24 Check for any possibility of seepage of water from nearby pond /

river should be estimated and taken care of. Yes / No.

25 After excavation the work has been completed speedily and back

filling done at the earliest. Yes / No.

II) CASTING OF FOUNDATION / CONCRETING:

1 Check construction materials are stacked at safe place and also does

not cause any danger. (Away from pit by 1.5 Mtrs. Or half the depth Yes / No.

of pit, which ever is more. )

2 Check arrangement of illumination at Construction Site. (If

required). Yes / No.

3 Ensure life saver arrangements have been made during constructionof Well foundation in River Bed. Yes / No.

4 Check that the Concreting Mixer machine is placed at a safe place.

(Not very near to pit.) Yes / No.

5 Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of

electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes / No.

connection for De watering Pumps / Illumination / Electriccompressors etc. if applicable).

6 Check that laying of temporary cables used during construction Yes / No.

activities should not cause any danger for electrocution to workmen.

7 Inspection of excavations shall be made by a Competent Personevery day. In case, possible cave in or slide is apparent, all working Yes / No.

in the excavation shall be seized until the necessary precautions


have been taken to safeguard the possible cave in or slide.

8 Jacks and vertical supports shall be positioned in such a manner that

the vertical loads are distributed equally and do not exceed the Yes / No.capacity of the jacks and the jacks are placed away from pit edge

etc.

9 Proper Jacking arrangement is made to take the entire load of

template. Yes / No.

10 In case of long template in stub setting, more jacks have beenprovided and check that the Jacks are placed on levelled and hard Yes / No.

surface to avoid the unbalancing and fallen.

11 Wire mesh rolls shall be secured in order to prevent dangerousrecoiling action. Yes / No.

12 Lone worker should not be allowed to work in the excavated area. Yes / No.

13 Check that sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is available for

ingress / outgress of persons in the pit Yes / No.

B. TOWER ERECTION:


1 Check proper communication facility is available at site during

Tower erection. (If required) Yes / No.

2. Check damages or uneven settlement of foundation. Yes / No.

3. Ensure the derrick used before tower erection has been checked for

adequate strength/ size. Ensure for copy of test certificate for all the Yes / No.

lifting machines and tackles.

4. Ensure that the pulleys used before tower erection has been checkedfor adequate strength / proper size (diameter). Also in case of open Yes / No.

type pulleys proper locking arrangements like providing of SafetyPin is made. Ensure for copy of test certificate for all the lifting

machines and tackles.

5. Ensure that the ropes used before tower erection has been checkedfor adequate strength / physical condition (Free from break of Yes / No.

strands and knots etc.

6. Check that the lifting tools and tackles i.e. Winch Machine, Chain

Pulley Block, Trifor, D - Shackle etc. are in healthy condition and Yes / No.has been tested periodically. (Attach copy of test certificate).

7. Ensure that permission has been obtained from Aviation Authorityfor erection of special towers. (Where necessary). Yes / No.

8. Ensure that permission has been obtained form Aviation Authorityfor erection of towers which comes in the vicinity of flying zone. Yes / No.(Where necessary)

9. Check that the safety measures has been taken before undertakingfor the Road / Rail / River Xing jobs involving like wise stretches. Yes / No.

10. For rail or road crossing check whether written working plan isavailable at site with specific reference to safety e.g. local earthing, Yes / No.

skilled & experience manpower, proper T&P, strength and height ofscaffolding to maintain the required clearance etc.


11. Ensure that all the members and proper size of Nuts and Bolts oflower section are fitted properly before erection of the upper section Yes / No.

of tower is taken up.

12. Check that the anti climbing devices are provided in the tower aftererection job. Yes / No.

13. Check that the danger plates have been provided. Yes / No.

14. Check that only erection team members are allowed to stand nearthe tower while erection is in process and should wear the safety Yes / No.

helmet / Safety Shoes.

15. Working area of the tower has been demarcated during erection. Yes / No.

16 Check that proper guying arrangement has been made. And also to

see that proper size of the crow bars has been used which has been Yes / No.fixed at hard surface in case of sandy soil or loose soil.

17 Check that proper arrangement is made while lifting the towermembers and fixing them at height i.e. Proper size and strength of Yes / No.

the hook used for lifting the tower members.

18 Check sufficient numbers of guys are made while lifting theassembled cross arm and also avoiding use of single sheeve pulleys Yes / No.while lifting the assembled cross arm / heavy load. |

C. CONDUCTOR STRINGING:


1. All drivers and plant operators are holding the valid driving license. Yes / No.

2. Check that the permit has been obtained from the CompetentAuthority for stringing of conductor while crossing through Road / Yes / No.

Rail / River / Venerable areas etc. ( Where necessary )

3. Check that required painting has been made on tower falling in thevicinity of aviation zones. (Where necessary.) Yes / No.

4. Check that all safety measures have been taken during stringing ofconductor crossing the EHV / HV / LT lines (Earthing of existing Yes / No.lines etc.)

5. Ensure that proper size of Nuts and Bolts is rigidly tightened and

punching / tacking / tack welding is done in towers before Yes / No.

undertaking stringing job.

6. Ensure that proper scaffolding arrangements made during stringingof conductor ( While Road Xing / Power Line Xing etc. Yes / No.

7. Ensure that all members are fitted in tower before undertakingconductor stringing work. Yes / No.

8. Check that the back filling of the foundation has been done as perspecification. Yes / No.

9. Ensure that the discharge rod is electrically tested before use. Yes / No.

10. Stringing Machine / Tension pullor Machine are properly earthed. Yes / No.

11. Check the brake arrangement of the TSE Machines is working. Yes / No.

12. Ensure that the pulleys used before conductor stringing has beenchecked for adequate strength / proper size (diameter), also in case Yes / No.of open type pulleys proper locking arrangements like providing ofSafety Pin is made Ensure for copy of test certificate for all the


lifting machines and tackles.

13. Ensure the ropes used before conductor stringing has been checkedfor adequate strength / physical condition (Free from break of Yes / No.strands and knots etc.

14. Check that the lifting tools and tackles i.e. Winch Machine, ChainPulley Block, Trifor, D - Shackle etc. are in healthy condition and Yes / No.has been tested periodically. (Attach copy of test certificate).

15. Check for the brake arrangement of the Drum reel of conductorduring laying / paying out of conductor. Yes / No.

16. Check that proper communication facility is available at site duringof stringing of conductor ( If required ) Yes / No.

17. Whether the tower has been permanently earthed. Yes / No.

18. Check that Sag Board is provided at two locations. Yes / No.

19. Check that the Sag Board arrangement is made by the experienced /trained persons. Yes / No.

20. Check approved Sag tension chart is available and followed at site. Yes / No.

21. While clamping of conductor / EW to be done, check for earthing. Yes / No.

22. Ensure sending signal to puller to stop when last layer of conductor/ EW being pulled. Yes / No.

23. Check tension applied on the dynamo meter dial and check valueswith approved data. Yes / No.

24. Before stringing starts check that the villagers do not comeunderneath the job of the concerned section. Yes / No.

25. Only nylon or polypropylene ropes should be used during conductorstringing in vicinity of live overhead lines. Yes / No.

26. Ensure that PTW has been taken from the concered authoity. Yes / No.

27. Ensure that Winch, Pulleys etc. are properly earthed. Yes / No.

28. For LT lines, whether special persons are posted at each point ofisolation till return of permit (PTW). Yes / No.

29. Whether the network of LT lines has been thoroughly checked andprecautions taken Against inadvertent charging. Yes / No.

30. Check that proper arrangement is made / available for developmentand use of a Portable Earthing and Short - Circuiting Devices which Yes / No.can be engaged and disengaged to and from the LT lines, keepingaway from the LT lines, until all operations on the same arecompleted and all men and materials are removed from LT lines.

31. Check the provision and proper positioning for the guying and backstaying (Where necessary). Yes / No.

32. Check demarcation of feeder is done for D/c Line. Yes / No.

33. Ensure that all the insulator strings are thoroughly checked foravailability and proper fixing of cotter / split pins before hoisting the Yes / No.same.

General Points common for all activities during Excavation, Casting of Foundation

A. ERECTION OF TOWER AND STRINGING OF CONDUCTOR:


1. Check whether the contractor had procured required quantity of

PPEs considering maximum numbers of erection gangs deployed at Yes / No.

one time.

2. Supervisors/ Workmen have been provided with required healthy

PPEs, like Safety helmet / Safety Belts / Safety Shoes / Gum Boot Yes / No.

etc. as applicable.

3. Availability of First Aid Box with required medicines at site. Yes / No.

4. Instruction register is available at site. Yes / No.

5. Ensure that Supervisor / Gang Leader always issues instruction to

the Workmen before start of work. Yes / No.

6. Ensure that supervisory staff from Power Grid is available at site

during construction. Yes / No.

7. All driver and plant operators are holding valid driving license. Yes / No.

8. Check the vehicle for rescue is available at site. Yes / No.

9. Ensure engaged labour are aware of the job. Yes / No.

10. Check that the unskilled labourers are not engaged in skilled job. Yes / No.

11. Ensure that supervisor / workmen engaged in the field are aware of

First Aid Techniques ( Such as in case of Electric Shock, Fall from Yes / No.

the height, Snake bite and the person rescued from buried under the

debris etc.

12. Check for nearby Hospital / Doctor in case of emergencies arises. Yes / No.

13. While transporting heavy consignment of conductor / EW drums

from central store to site by the use of Cranes, Truck, and Tractor. Yes / No.

The safety aspect for construction and failure of brake system of

moving machinery is to be checked.

14. At least one dry powder type of portable fire extinguisher shall be

provided especially where explosive or blasting agents are used for Yes / No.

excavation.

15. Check the competence (Qualification / Experience) of supervisor /

gang leader of contractor. Yes / No.

REMARKS IF ANY:

Signature Signature Signature

Name:

Designation: Name: Name:

Representative of Designation: Designation:

Contractor Power Grid Rep. from Site. Power Grid Rep. from RHQ.

Safety Related Check List during Construction of Sub - Station

Region: ....... Name of DHQ / GHQ: ............................ Date of Safety Audit:.........

Name of Sub Stn. / Switching Stn.: ...............................................................................................

Name of Contractor: ..................................................................................................................

Contractor License / Registration No.: ...................... Validity............

Name of Sub Contractor : .........................................................................................................

A. SUB STATION CIVIL WORKS:


1): SAFETY DURING EXCAVATION:

1. Check Sub station area has been protected by constructing boundary

wall all around the sub station to avoid entry of passerby / Yes i No.

unauthorized person or animal in the sub station.

2. De watering arrangement is available ( If necessary) Yes / No.

3. Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of

electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes / No.

connection and no naked wire connection to Pumps / Illumination /

Electric compressors etc. if applicable).

4. Check arrangement of illumination at construction site is available. Yes / No.

5. Check dumping of Excavated soil (Minimum 1.5 Mts. Or half the

depth of the pit which ever is more from the edge of the pit.) Yes / No.

6. Check Shoring & Shuttering to protect the loose rock / soil against Yes / No.

fall. (if required).

7. Check lone worker is not be allowed to work in the excavated area. Yes / No.

8. Ensure Laying of temporary cables used for operation of Machines Yes / No.

used during construction should not cause any danger for

electrocution of persons / animals.

9. Ensure that before undertaking excavation, the soil has been tested

and in case of availability of any explosive / dangerous gas, Yes / No.

necessary arrangement must be made to remove / dilute such gases.

10. The positions of underground installations such as sewers, water

pipes and electrical cables has been verified and in case of their Yes / No.

existence, they must be isolated before further excavation works to

ensure Human Safety.

11. Check that the scaffolds are not overloaded in any case. Scaffolds Yes / No.

are to be erected and supported properly.

12. Stability of the soil of the excavated pit for safe working is to be

checked and certified by a competent person daily before start of Yes / No.

work. A register at site is maintained where competent person can

certify accordingly. No manhole should remain uncovered during

night & off days.

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks13. Check the provision of sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is Yes /No.

available near the working place during excavation.

14. Check if any permission is required from local statutory body beforeexcavation. Yes /No.

15. Check for No undercutting / toe cutting in soil. Yes / No.16. Check after excavation the work should be speedily completed Yes /No.

Iwithout delay and back filling done at the earliest.17. Check for any possibility of seepage of water from nearby pond / Yes / No

river has been estimated and taken care of.

18. Check to avoid slide / collaps of side walls of excavated pit, the Yes /No.excavation is to be done in trapezoidal cross - section.

II): SAFETY PRECAUTION DURING STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF BLASTING MATERIAL:

1 Check that the adequate arrangement is made for the storage ofblasting material at safe place. (Temporary Magazine is to be Yes / No.installed observing all norms) as per Indian Explosive Act.

2. Check that the blasting materials is handled by licensed blaster with Yes / No.due care at site. (If applicable)

3. Check smoking is prohibited in the vehicle carrying explosives. Yes / No.4. Check that the Blaster is holding proper license issued by the Yes / No.

appropriate authority. As per Indian Explosive Act.

5. Check that the length of the fuse wire used during blasting operation Yes / No.is adequate.

6. Check while transportation, no unauthorized person is allowed in Yes / No.vehicle carrying explosives.

7. Check that the loading and unloading of explosives is being done Yes / No.carefully.

8. Check explosives and detonators or blasting caps is not being Yes / No.transported in the same vehicle.

9. Check while transportation the detonators and explosives are not Yes / No.carried loose or mixed with other materials.

10 Check surplus explosives shall not be stacked near working area Yes / No.during loading / unloading.

11. Check explosives shall not be held in hands when lightening the Yes / No.fuse.

12. Check that blasting in the open has been carried out during the fixed Yes / No.hours every day or on fixed days in the week so that the public atlarge should know about this.

13. Check that arrangement has been made to display sufficient Yes / No.warnings / sign board to enable the people to get out of the blastingarea to get off the danger zone

14. Check that the danger zone has been suitably cordoned off. Yes / No.15. Check during blasting operations begin / after the firing of

explosives shall follow the loud siren. Yes / No.

16. Check that during blasting operation, Labour / Workmen / Passerbyare at safe places and arrangement is made to inform public by Yes / No.

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarkscaution markings ( Red Flag ) / Public Notices etc.--- C

17. Check that PPEs i.e. Safety helmets, Safety Shoes, is used by blasterand their gang members during blasting and also the persons Yes / No.supervising the blasting operations.

18. For covered blasting ensure placement of cover plates of properthickness and sufficient numbers of sand filled bags. Yes / No.

19. Ensure that permission for blasting has been obtained from theappropriate authority. Yes /No.

1II) SAFETY DURING CASTING OF FOUNDATION / CONCRETING:

1. Check construction materials are stacked at safe place and also doesnot cause any danger. (Away from pit) i.e. 1.5 Mtrs. or half the Yes / No.depth of the pit which ever is more.)

2. Check proper arrangement of illumination at Construction Site ofSub station is available. Yes / No.

3. Check that the Concreting Mixer/ Vibrator machines etc are placedat a safe place (Not very near to any pit at least 1.5 Mtr. from the Yes / No.edge of the pit) to avoid transfer of vibrations and should beoperated by skilled persons.

4. Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension ofelectric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes / No.connection for De watering Pumps / Illumination / Electriccompressors etc. if applicable).

5. Check for laying of temporary cables used during constructionactivities should not cause any danger for electrocution to persons / Yes / No.animals.

6. All bracing, struts and shuttering in excavations shall be adequatelysecured so as to prevent their accidental displacement. Yes / No.

7. Ensure Shuttering and timbering has been made as detailed in I:S:3764 for protecting the loose rock / soil against fall. Yes / No.

8. Check for proper placing of Hydraulic jacks with stability andconstant watch of these instruments (which are continuously loaded) Yes / No.to avoid any danger of displacement causing sever accident.

B. SAFETY DURING STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT ERECTION & CABLE LAYING ETC.:


1. Check Back filling done prior to erection activity. Yes / No.2. Check the derrick used before structure erection has been Test certificate is

checked for adequate strength / size and no joints are Yes / No. required apartpermitted. from visual

inspection.

3. Check that the pulleys used before structure erection / Test certificate isEquipment Erection has been checked for adequate strength / Yes / No. required apartproper size (diameter), also in case of open type pulleys from visualproper locking arrangements like providing of Safety Pin is inspection.


made Safe working load should be punched.4. Check the ropes used before structure erection / Equipment Test certificate is

Erection has been checked for adequate strength / physical Yes / No. required apartcondition (free from break of strands and knots etc. from visual

inspection.5. Check that the lifting tools and tackles are in healthy Test certificate is

condition and has been tested periodically. Yes / No. required apartfrom visualinspection.

6. Check permission has been obtained from Aviation Authorityfor erection of Lightning Mast which comes in the vicinity of Yes / No.flying zone. (Where necessary )

7. Check that all Nuts and Bolts are fitted in the structure beforeundertaking the job of other section of the structure and are Yes / No.tightened.

8. Check area has been cordoned off to prevent injuries tounauthorized persons from hitting against structural Yes / No.component or falling in the excavated pits.

9. Check that danger plates are available on all the equipment &structures in the switchyard. Yes / No.

10. Check demarcation of feeder is done for Double Circuit Line. Yes / No.11. Check only erection team members are allowed to stand near

the structure / Equipment while erection is in process and Yes / No.should wear the safety helmet / Safety Shoes.

12. Check proper guying arrangement has been made whilelifting structure / Equipment, if necessary. Yes / No.

13. Check that proper arrangement is made while lifting thestructure members and fixing them at height i.e. Proper size Yes / No.and strength of the hook used for lifting the structuremembers.

14. Check sufficient numbers of guys are made while lifting theassembled structure / heavy loads and also avoiding use of Yes / No.single sheeve pulleys while lifting the assembled structure /heavy load.

15. Check arrangement has been made' for equipmentidentification. Yes / No.

16. Check that required painting made on tower falling in thevicinity of aviation zones. (Where necessary.) Yes / No.

17 Check no live wires nearby. Take shut down if necessary. Yes / No.18. Check the structure has been permanently earthed. Yes / No.19. Check crane are preferably be used for erection of pipe

structure in the sub station building works ( if required.) Yes / No.20. Check all safety procedures for erection work like use of

safety helmets, Safety belts, use of guy wires, lowering / Yes / No.lifting of tools by rope etc. are strictly adhered to duringstructure erection works is in progress in the switchyard.

21. Check that correct size of spanner (Box or ring type) as well


as DE spanners is being used. Yes / No.22. Check working area of the structure has been demarcated

during erection. Yes / No.

23. Check heavy structures are lifted with crane with proper Yes / No.safety.

24. Only polypropylene ropes are to be used to tie the aluminiumtube / Bus bar since this is soft material and will not damage Yes / No.aluminium tube / Bus bar during erection.

25. Ensure that R clips in insulator caps are fixed properly toavoid disconnection of insulator discs. Yes / No.

26. Ensure that all the necessary security pins (split pins) arefixed. Yes / No.

27. Check all nuts of jumper fittings are properly tightened andlive metal clearance have been maintained as per Yes / No.POWERGRID specification.

28. In case of tension fitting dead end joint dimensions before &after the compression are checked and recorded. Yes / No.

29. No damaged component of any hardware fitting should beused on works. Yes / No.

30. Length of jumpers has been measured properly to give it aparabolic shape. No sharp bend should exist. Yes / No.

31. Check surge counter erection facilitates proper reading andthat earthing is done with minimum bends. Yes / No.

32. Check Surge monitor has been earthed by connecting it tomain earth mat with (G I Flat 75 x 12 mm) and earth pit Yes/No.separately as per drawing.

33. Check the alignment of earth switch with isolator, earthswitch of isolator is put into operation and the contacts are Yes / No.cleaned. After completion of pre commissioning checks andformats are dully filled and signed.

34. Ensure that the rubber beedings are kept in good condition. Yes / No.35. Check CT has been placed on the support structure very

carefully and all nuts have been tightened. Earthing is done as Yes / No.per drawing.

36. Ensure the lattice structure of CT has been earthed at twopoints. Yes / No.

37. Check the marshalling box in the switchyard has properillumination arrangement. Yes / No.

38. Check the capacitor unit is short circuited & earthed, untilerection and commissioning works are being done on CVT. Yes / No.(The capacitor get charged by the electrical fields in thevicinity and they keep these charges for a long time, whichcan be dangerous to human life. Hence the shorting ofcapacitor unit is necessary). It should be removed before tests/ use.

39. Check Fuses in the marshaling box are OK. Yes / No.


40. Check proper earthing of CVT tank has been done. Yes / No.41. Check all housing accessories, mounting stools including

bolts / Nuts for fixing Line Trap and insulators are of non Yes / No.magnetic material.

42. Check H.F. point of CVTs on which the coupling device isnot mounted has been earthed. Yes / No.

43. Check the remaining CVTs have been earthed thro' couplingdevice. Yes / No.

44. Cable drums after visual inspection should be storedpreferably in the covered area. Cable ends should be clamped. Yes / No.

45. Ensure each cable and conduit run should be tagged withcable identity numbering as per the approved that appear in Yes / No.the cable and conduit schedule.

46. The tag should be of aluminium plate with ID numberpunched on it and securely attached to the cable conduit by Yes / No.not less than two turns. Cable tags should of rectangularshape for power cables and of circular shape for controlcables.

47. Check underground cable markers should project 150 mmabove ground and spaced at an interval of 30 Mts. They shall Yes / No.be located on both sides of road and drain crossing and also atevery change in direction.

48. Check cable tags should be provided inside the switchgear,motor control centres, control and relay panels etc. wherever Yes / No.required for cable identification, where a number of cablesenter together through a gland plate.

49. The cable (power and control) between LT stations, Controlroom, DG set building and fire fighting pump house should Yes / No.be laid in the buried cable trenches. In addition to the above,for lighting purpose also, buried cable trench can be used inoutdoor area.(as per Technical specification of specificcontract )

50. Cable route and joint markers and RCC warning coversshould be provided wherever required. The voltage grade of Yes / No.cables should be engraved on the marker.

51. Tray Identification Number on each run of trays at an intervalof 10 Mtrs should be painted. Yes / No.

52. In case the outer sheath of a cable is damaged during handling/ installation, the same should be repaired to the satisfaction Yes / No.of the site. In case any other part of a cable is damaged, thesame should be replaced by a healthy cable. Power cablesshould be at the top most layers. The armor of control cable isto be earthed.

53. All cable termination should be appropriately tightened toensure secure and reliable connections. All the exposed parts Yes / No.of cable lugs should be covered with tape, sleeve or paint.

54. Power and control cables are laid on separate cable trays Yes / No.


55. Co-axial cable is laid separately from power cable. Yes / No.56. All cable trays, racks and metallic ducts have been grounded

by connecting each to earth / mat. ( As per Scheme ) Yes / No.57. Check sections of cable trays have been bridged by copper

jumpers/ G I to retain continuity of earthing. (As per Scheme) Yes / No.58. Check earthing of panel is done by the erection contractor for

connecting it with switchyard earth mat. ( As per Scheme) Yes / No.

59. Auxiliary bus wiring for AC and DC supplies, VoltageTransformer circuits, annunciation circuits and other common Yes / No.services is provided near the top of the panels runningthrough out the entire length of the panels.

60. All internal wiring to be connected to external equipment isterminated on terminal blocks, preferably vertically mounted Yes / No.on the side of each panel.

61. Check whether Mimic Diagram is available preferably madeof anodized aluminium or plastic of approved fast colour Yes / No.material and screwed on to the panel that can be easilycleaned.

62. Check the panels all equipment mounted on front and rearside as well as equipment mounted inside are provided with Yes / No.individual name plates with equipment designated engraved.

63. Check on top of each panel on front as well as rear side, largeand bold name plates are provided for circuit / feeder Yes / No.designation.

64. Check all front mounted equipments are provided at the rearwith individual name plates engraved with tag numbers Yes / No.corresponding to panel internal wiring to facilitate easytracing of the wiring.

65. Check the name plates mounted directly by the side of therespective equipments should not be hidden by equipment Yes / No.wiring.

66. Check availability of 240V single phase 50 HZ, AC socketwith switch suitable to accept 5 Amps and !5 Amps pin round Yes / No.standard plug, is provided in the interior of each cubicle withON-OFF switch for connection of hand lamps.

67. Check that panels are provided with a fluorescent lightingfixture rated with 240 Volts single phase, 50 Hz supply for Yes /No.the interior illumination of the panel during maintenance. Thefittings are complete with switch fuse unit and switching ofthe lighting is controlled by the respective panel door switch.Adequate lighting with fuse unit is also provided for thecorridor in control panels.

68. Check control panels are provided with necessaryarrangements for receiving, distributing, isolating and fusing Yes / No.of DC and AC supplies for various control, signalling,lighting and space heater circuits. The incoming and subcircuits are separately with switch fuse units.


69. Check panels are provided with a space heater rated for 240V, single phase, 50 Hz, AC supply for the internal heating of Yes / No.the panel to prevent condensation of moisture.

70. Check all panels are equipped with an earth bus securelyfixed Yes / No.

71. Check when several panels are mounted adjoining each other,the earth bus is made continuous with necessary connectors Yes / No.and clamps for this purpose.

72. Check provision is made for extending the earth bus bars toadjoining panels on either side. Yes / No.

73. Check provision is made on each bus bar of the end panels forconnecting earthing grid. Yes / No.

74. Check all metallic cases of relays, instruments and panelmounted equipment including gland plates are connected to Yes / No.the earth bus by copper wires of specified size.

75. Check the colour code of the earthing wire is green. Yes / No.76. Check that earthing made with equipment is with Nuts and

Bolts i.e. For such connection lugs should be pressed and Yes / No.tightened to the terminals through Nuts and Bolts.

77. Check that no equipment is mounted on the panel doors. Yes / No.78. Check each switch should bear clear inscription identifying its

function. Yes / No.79. Check those who have sufficient knowledge of steel structural

job have been employed in steel structural works only. Yes / No.80. Check necessary instruction has been communicated by

supervisor before start of the day's works to workmen under Yes / No.his control.

81. Storing of equipments is to be made properly to avoid anyaccident during handling. Yes / No.

82. Check all Nuts and bolts are properly raised or loweredpreferably using closed loop pulleys and gully bags / hand Yes / No.bags tied at the end for carrying nuts and bolts.

83. Check that Fire resistant sheets are used before entrance ofcontrol cable in control room. Yes / No.

84. Check air compressor tubing properly tightened. Yes / No.85. Check all carrying connectors / clamps properly tightened. Yes / No.

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C. CONDUCTOR LAYOUT DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE:

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks1. Check all members are fixed in structure and ensure proper size of

Nuts and Bolts are rigidly tightened and punching / tacking / tack Yes / No.welding is done in towers / structures before undertaking conductorlaying job.

2. Ensure proper scaffolding arrangements made during laying of

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarksconductor (While Power Line crossing etc). Yes / No.

3. Ensure that all members are fitted in structure before undertakingconductor laying work. Yes / No.

4. Ensure that the discharge rod is electrically tested before use. Yes / No.5. Ensure whether the structure is properly earthed. Yes / No.6. Only nylon or polypropylene ropes should be used during conductor

laying in vicinity of live overhead lines. Yes / No.7. Ensure that PTW has been taken from the concerned authority when

extension of existing sub station is under execution. Yes / No.

8. Ensure that Winch, Pulleys etc. are properly earthed. Yes / No.9. For LT lines, check whether special persons are posted at each point

of isolation till return of permit (PTW) if positioning of person is Yes / No.not possible then it is to be seen that all the point of isolation hasbeen kept in the locked position till the work is in progress.

10. Whether the network of LT lines has been thoroughly checked andprecautions taken against inadvertent charging. Yes / No.

11. Check that proper arrangement is made / available for grounding LTlines coming across during conductor laying. (This can be done by Yes / No.way of portable earthing and short circuiting devices which cab beengaged to and disengaged from LT lines, keeping away from theLT lines until all operations on the same are completed and all manand materials are removed from the LT lines).

12. Check the provision and proper positioning for the guying and backstaying (Where necessary). Yes / No.

13. Check working of hydraulic crimping machine. Yes / No.14. Check before and after crimping, dimensional changes in clamps

and are in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Yes / No.

D SWITCHYARD EARTHING DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE:

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks1. Check that while earthing conductor crossing the road is laid 300

mm below the road or at greater depth depending upon the site Yes / No.conditions.

2. Check that while laying the Earthing conductor in outside area isburied at least 600 mm below the furnished ground level. Yes / No.

3. Check that the earthing pads have been provided for the apparatus /equipments at accessible position. Yes / No.

4. Check all steel columns, metallic stairs are connected to nearbyearthing grid conductor by two earthing leads. Yes / No.

5. Check of earthing of lightening fixtures, receptacles switches,junction boxes lighting conduits has been done by a separate Yes / No.earthing conductor.

6. Check that the railway tracks within switchyard area has been

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarksclearance maintained etc. Permission to be obtained from concernedauthority if required. "Impact recorder on the equipment likeReactor / Transformer must be installed during transportation"

18. Check that the adequate and safe means of access and aggress hasbeen provided for all work places as far as reasonably practicable Yes / No.and is being used by the workers.

19. Check proper illumination is provided at the work places and theirapproaches including passage ways. Yes / No.

20. Check that the lamps have been protected by suitable guards wherenecessary to prevent danger, in case the lamp breaks. Yes / No.

21. Check loose materials which are not required for use shall not beplaced or left so as dangerously to obstruct work places or passage Yes / No.ways.

22. Check all projected nails has been removed or bent over to preventinjury. Yes / No.

23. Check scrap, waste and rubbish has not been allowed toaccommodate on the site or the scrap materials has been stored at Yes / No.the isolated place.

24. Check that the worker while working at height scaffold materials,waste materials and tools are not being thrown by them to cause Yes / No.injury to any person.

25. Check whether contractor has procured required quantity of PPEconsidering maximum number of erection gangs deployed at one Yes / No.time. Check the quantity of PPEs.

26. Check that the PPEs required by the workmen are being utilized bythem always. Yes / No.

27. Check the worker is under constant surveillance by the other personwhile working at height. Yes / No.

28. Check construction site has been barricaded for unauthorizedpersons / animals. Yes / No.

29. Check that lifting appliances and machines and vehicles used on theconstruction site is of sound material and good quality and is free Yes / No.from patent defects and is strong enough to with safely the load andstresses to which they will be subjected.

30. Check structures and equipment is being used only for the purposefor which they were intended. Yes / No.

31. Check equipment has been operated by the competent person. Yes / No.32. Check portable ladders shall not exceed 9 Mts. in length, other wise Yes / No.

may cause danger while climbing of person and back legs shall beequally braced.

33. Check unskilled labour are not utilized for skilled jobs and onlyexperience persons are deployed for erection. Yes / No.

34. Check a well planed and documented procedure for the entireConstruction works of Sub station shall be prepared by contractor Yes / No.and get approved from Power Grid for distribution to Contractors'field staff and Power Grid for follow up.

35. Check no metallic measuring tapes are being used during expansion

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarksof charged bays. Yes / No.

36. Check metal ladders are not being used in the vicinity of exposedlive electrical equipment. Yes / No.

37. Check one bore well is available for water supply in case MunicipalConstruction supply is not available Yes / No.

38. Check charged area of a yard should be properly fenced off. Yes / No.39. Check ladders / lengthy articles / lengthy equipments etc. should

always be carried in horizontal position. Yes / No.40. Check insurance by contractor for the labour to provide adequate Yes / No.

coverage for any accident etc.

REMARKS IF ANY:

Signature Signature Signature

Name: Name: Name:Designation: Designation: Designation:Power Grid Rep. Rep. from Contractor Rep. from

*BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR EMP

Mitigation measures

Total line length:- 571.09 Kms.

A. Compensation

1. Compensation towards Forest area including Net present value - Rs. 14.28 lakhs

2. Compensation towards Crops - Rs.200.935 lakhs

3. Compensation for PTCC (538.52 Kmx Rs. 50,000/-) - Rs. 252.97 lakhs

4 .Cost towards implementation of EMP (Contractor's Scope)

ii) Existing Sub-stations (0x0) = Nil

a) Sub Total = Rs.1881.91 lakhs

B. Implementation Monitoring & Audit

i) Man-power involved for EMP implementation& Monitoring in entire route of Transmission lines

(Rs.10, 000/-x 571 Km) =Rs. 57.1 lakhs

ii) Independent Audit (LS) 1 = Rs. 5.0 lakhs

b) Sub Total =Rs. 62.1 lakhs

Total a+b Rs. 1944.01 lakhsC. Contingent cost 3% (a+b) = Rs. 58.32 lakhs

Total Cost (A+B-C) = Rs. 2002.36 lakhsNote: '*' Budget estimate is only indicative

1 Only for external Agency

*BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR EMP

Mitigation measures

Total line length:- 571.09 Kms.

A. Compensation

1. Compensation towards Forest area including Net present value - Rs. 14.28 lakhs

2. Compensation towards Crops - Rs.200.935 lakhs

3. Compensation for PTCC (538.52 Kmx Rs. 50,000/-) - Rs. 252.97 lakhs

4 .Cost towards implementation of EMP (Contractor's Scope)

ii) Existing Sub-stations (OxO) = Nil

a) Sub Total = Rs.1881.91 lakhs

B. Implementation Monitoring & Audit

i) Man-power involved for EMP implementation& Monitoring in entire route of Transmission lines

(Rs.10, 000/-x 571 Km) =Rs. 57.1 lakhs

ii) Independent Audit (LS) 1 = Rs. 5.0 lakhs

b) Sub Total =Rs. 62.1 lakhs

Total a+b Rs. 1944.01 lakhsC. Contingent cost 3% (a+b) = Rs. 58.32 lakhs

Total Cost (A+B+C) = Rs. 2002.36 lakhsNote: '*' Budget estimate is only indicative

1 Only for external Agency

ANNEXURE-IINOTICE AND

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Report on Public Consultation Programme at villages along theproposed 400KV Double Circuit Jamshedpur-Baripada

Transmission line.

During survey and tower spotting of the proposed 400 KV D/CJamshedpur-Baripada transmissions line formal and informalpublic meeting were organized in various villages en route ofthe line by POWERGRID officials. During the meeting peoplewere informed about details of proposed line. They wereinformed about the route of the line, length of the line, startingand termination point of the line etc. People were very curiousabout the line and asked many questions like health hazardfrom the line, effect of the line on environment, compensation

procedure for damage of their tree & crop during constructionetc. People were informed in detail about the impact of line onhealth and environment, Compensation procedure for tree andcrop compensation, Compensatory afforestation plan ofPOWERGRID etc in a lucid manner. Direct and indirect benefitof the line were also explained. Their queries were replied totheir satisfaction. They were happy about the project and mostof them assured to extend their full support in construction ofthe line. Pamphlets in English and Hindi were distributedgiving detailed information about Project.

Details of public meeting held, are as follows

SI. Name of Date of No. of Name of village RemarksNo. transmission meeting villagers

line attended

01. Jamshedpur- 6.03.06 8 Srirampur Photographs ofBrpd400 public02. K aV D/C 1ne 6.03.06 07 Barahariharpur consultations atKVD/ lie ________various villages,

03. 9.03.06 08 Chotahariharpur list ofparticipant and04. 14.03.06 09 Dugdha their signatures

05. 17.03.06 07 Barkatand and copies of05. the pamphlets06. 22.03.06 08 Barjuri as distributed

._ are enclosed.07. 25.3.06 09 Tamakpal

08. 28.03.06 12 Udaipur

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