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Renovation of Saline Embankment at Vadhiv in Taluka Palghar, Dist-Palghar, Maharashtra

(IN – RRD – 2629 – CW – RFB)

Environmental Impact Assessment Report

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Draft Final EIA for Project “Renovation of Saline Embankment at Vadhiv in Palghar Tehsil & District, Maharashtra under NCRMP-II Project

EQMS Document No : EQMS-NCRMP-SE-EIA/Vadhiv/01 Issue 01 R 01 2

Table of Contents

ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................. 7 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................ 10 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT BACKGROUND ............................. 24 1.1. Project Background ............................................................................................. 24 1.2. Project Overview ................................................................................................. 26 1.3. Need of the Sub-Project ...................................................................................... 27 1.4. Benefits of the Project ......................................................................................... 28 1.5. Need of Environment Impact Assessment Study ................................................ 29 1.6. Objective of EIA study ......................................................................................... 30 1.7. Scope of the EIA Study ....................................................................................... 30 1.8. Approach and Methodology ................................................................................ 31 1.9. Limitation of EIA Study ........................................................................................ 32 1.10. Strucute of the EIA Report .................................................................................. 32 CHAPTER 2. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ................... 34 2.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 34 2.2. Environmental Standards .................................................................................... 46 2.3. Key safeguard documents .................................................................................. 47 CHAPTER 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................... 48 3.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 48 3.2. Project Location, Connectivity and Reliefs .......................................................... 48 3.3. Condition of Existing Embankment ..................................................................... 50 3.4. Existing facilities on and around embankment .................................................... 50 3.5. Natural Hazards of the Project Area ................................................................... 51 3.6. Details of the Proposed Project ........................................................................... 51 3.7. Right of Way detail & Land details ...................................................................... 52 3.8. Existing Drainage Conditions .............................................................................. 53 3.9. Design Criteria .................................................................................................... 53 3.10. Construction Methodology .................................................................................. 53 3.11. Slope Stabilization .............................................................................................. 54 3.12. Waste Generation and Management .................................................................. 54 3.13. Construction Material Requirement ..................................................................... 55 3.14. Time and Implementation.................................................................................... 56 3.15. Project Cost ........................................................................................................ 56 3.16. Cost Benefit Analysis .......................................................................................... 56 3.17. Residual Risk Factors ......................................................................................... 56 CHAPTER 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ............................................ 58 4.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 58 4.2. Description of the site and its Environmental Features ....................................... 58 4.3. Physiography and Land Use ............................................................................... 64 4.4. Climate ................................................................................................................ 66 4.5. Cyclones ............................................................................................................. 67 4.6. Seismicity and Associated Hazards all along the waterways .............................. 70 4.7. Soil ...................................................................................................................... 70 4.8. Water Environment ............................................................................................. 71



4.9. Biological Environment (Project Influence Area: Proposed Row and Area within 1 km radius:) .................................................................................................................. 72 4.9.1 Ecological Profile of Project Area ........................................................................ 72 4.9.2 Terrestrial Ecology in Project Influence Area ...................................................... 72 4.9.2.1 Terrestrial Flora ................................................................................................... 72 4.9.2.2 Terrestrial Fauna ................................................................................................. 74 4.9.3 Aquatic Ecology in Project Influence Area .......................................................... 74 4.10. Socioeconomic Environment ............................................................................... 75 4.11. Archaeological Sites: .......................................................................................... 77 CHAPTER 5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES .......... 78 5.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 78 5.2. Project Influence or Environmental Impact Area ................................................. 78 5.3. Identification of Project Activities and Associated Impacts .................................. 78 5.4. Impact Assessment and Evaluation .................................................................... 81 5.5. Impacts during pre-construction and construction Phase ................................... 81 5.5.1 Impact Due to Shifting of Utilities ........................................................................ 81 5.5.2 Impact Due to Shifting of Community infrastrucute /Properties and Acess to Properties....................................................................................................................... 81 5.5.3 Impact Due to Clearing of Vegetation and Cutting of Trees and Impact on Mangroves ..................................................................................................................... 82 5.5.4 Impact Due to taking the land for Renovation of the saline embanknent ............ 83 5.5.5 Impact Due to Setting up of Construction Camp, material storage and debris disposal areas ................................................................................................................ 84 5.5.6 Impact Due to Setting up of Labour camps ......................................................... 86 5.5.7 Impact Due to Waste Generation and Setting up Debris Disposal Site ............... 87 5.5.8 Impact Due to Construction Material Sourcing and Establishment of Borrow Areas Transportation ..................................................................................................... 88 5.5.9 Impact Due to Transportation of Construction Material and Debris ..................... 92 5.5.10 Impacts Due to Hiring of Labour ......................................................................... 93 5.5.11 Impact due to Operation and Management of the construction vehicle and machinery ...................................................................................................................... 93 5.5.12 Impact on Drainage due to Siltation during Renovation of Embankment and Reconstruction of Cross Drainage works ....................................................................... 94 5.5.13 Impact on Slope Due to Embankment Renovation Works .................................. 95 5.5.14 Impact on Water Resources................................................................................ 96 5.5.15 Impact on Water Quality ..................................................................................... 97 5.5.16 Impact on Top Layer of Soil and Soil Quality ...................................................... 98 5.5.17 Impact on Air Quality ........................................................................................... 99 5.5.18 Impact on Noise Level ........................................................................................ 99 5.5.19 Impact on Ecology ............................................................................................ 101 5.5.20 Impact on Occupational Health & Safety of workers due to project activities .... 102 5.5.21 Impact due to Contractor Demobilization .......................................................... 105 5.6. Impacts during Operation phase ....................................................................... 105 5.7. Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 106 CHAPTER 6. ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS ................................................................. 107 6.1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 107



6.2. Location (Alignment), Planning and Design Alternatives .................................. 107 6.3. With and Without Project Criteria ...................................................................... 108 6.4. Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 110 CHAPTER 7. PUBLIC CONSULTATION & DISCLOSURE ...................................... 111 7.1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 111 7.2. Objective of Public Consultation ....................................................................... 111 7.3. Methodology and Outcome of Consultations .................................................... 112 7.4. Disclosure ......................................................................................................... 115 7.5. Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 115 CHAPTER 8. ENVIRONMNETAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................ 116 8.1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 116 8.2. Objective of Environmental Management Plan ................................................. 116 8.3. Environmental Management Plan ..................................................................... 116 8.4. Consolidated Environmental Management Plan ............................................... 165 8.5. Environmental Monitoring Plan ......................................................................... 185 8.6. Institutional Framework for Implementation of EMP .......................................... 187 8.7. Trainings and Capacity Building ........................................................................ 193 8.8. Reporting .......................................................................................................... 193 8.9. Documentation, Updation and Record Keeping ................................................ 195 8.10. Mechanism for Feedback and Adjustments ...................................................... 195 8.11. Regulatory Clearances /Permission Required .................................................. 196 8.12. Grievance Readdress System .......................................................................... 196 8.13. Environmental Management Budget ................................................................. 197

List of Tables Sluice Gate/Ugadi ......................................................................................................... 13 Table 1.1 : Benefits of Proposed Embankment ............................................................. 28 Table 2.1 : Summary of Environmental and Other Legislation with Applicability

Screening ............................................................................................................... 35 Table 2.2 : World Banks Operational Policies - Environmental & Social Safeguard ...... 44 Table 3.1 : Elevation Levels of the Saline Embankment ............................................... 49 Table 3.2 : Saline Features of Proposed Embankment ................................................. 51 Table 3.3 : Showing Existing and Proposed Right of Way (RoW)/Bottom Width Details

................................................................................................................................ 52 Table 3.4 : Village Wise Detail of Land Requirement .................................................... 53 Table 3.5 : Estimation of Quantity of Waste .................................................................. 55 Table 3.6 : List of material and their sources with distances ......................................... 55 Table 3.7 : Cost Estimation of the Rennovation of Embankment .................................. 56 Table 4.1 : Salient Environmental Features of Vadhiv embankment Site ...................... 59 Table 4.2 : Land Use Classes and Area Details of Land Use Classes .......................... 64 Table 4.3 : Meteorological Data of Santa Cruz, Mumbai (Period: 1981-2010) .............. 66 Table 4.4 : Trees to be Affected Due to Embankment Construction ............................. 73 Table 4.5 : Fisheries in the Vaitarna Creek ................................................................... 74 Table 4.6 : Taluka-wise Population Distribution of Palghar District ............................... 75 Table 4.7 : Population of Project Area ........................................................................... 76 Table 5.1 : Impact Identification Matrix .......................................................................... 79



Table 5.2 : Noise Levels During Various Construction Phase and from Construction Machinery ............................................................................................................. 100

Table 6.1 : Analysis of Alternatives on the view of “With and Without” Project Scenario .............................................................................................................................. 108

Table 7.1 : Details of Public Consultation .................................................................... 112 Table 8.1 : Environmental Management Plan for Saline Embankment-Vadhiv-Vaitipada

.............................................................................................................................. 118 Table 8.2 : Consolitated Environmental Management Plan for Saline Embankment-

Vadhiv-Vaitipada ................................................................................................... 166 Table 8.3 : Environment Monitoring Plan .................................................................... 185 Table 8.4 : Reporting Schedule ................................................................................... 194 Table 8.5 : Environment Management Budget ............................................................ 198

List of Figures Figure 1.1 : Coastal Area Map of States Covered Under NCRMP ................................ 25 Figure 1.2 : Location Map of Vadhiv-Vaitipada Embankment Site ................................ 27 Figure 3.1 : Google Map for Location of Embankment Site ........................................... 49 Figure 3.2 : Photograph of Existing Embankment ......................................................... 50 Figure 4.1 : Location Map and Surroundings Within 1 km Radius ................................. 62 Figure 4.2 : Location Map and Surroundings Within 10 km Radius ............................... 63 Figure 4.3 : Land Use Map ............................................................................................ 65 Figure 4.4 : Cyclone hazard prone districts of India based on frequency of total

cyclones, total severe cyclones, actual/estimated maximum wind and PMSS associated with the Cyclones ................................................................................. 67

Figure 4.5 : Cyclone Prone Area Map of India .............................................................. 68 Figure 4.6 : Above Tide Level over Maritime Districts of East and West Coast of India 69 Figure 4.7 : Seismic Zones of India ............................................................................... 70 Figure 4.8 : Soil Map of Palghar District Showing Project Location ............................... 71 Figure 7.1 : Photographs of Consultation .................................................................... 114 Figure 8.1 : Institutional Mechanism for EMP Implementation-Construction Phase .... 188 Figure 8.2 : Grievance Readress Mechanism-Construction Phase ............................. 197

List of Annexure Annexure 1.1 : List of EIA Report Preparers ..................................................................... 205 Annexure 2.1 : National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009 ........................................... 206 Annexure 2.2 : Noise Standards, CPCB ............................................................................ 207 Annexure 2.3 : OSHA’S Noise Exposure Limits For The Work Zone .................................. 208 Annexure 2.4 : Drinking Water Quality Standards-IS: 10500:2012 ..................................... 209 Annexure 3.1 : Detail of The Existing Embankment .......................................................... 210 Annexure 3.2 : Detail of The Location of Trees And Facilities Which Will Get Impacted Due To

Project ................................................................................................................... 214 Annexure 3.3 : Details of Proposed Embankment .............................................................. 216



Annexure 4.1 : Strip Maps of The Proposed Row And 15 M Width on Either Side of Embankment........................................................................................................... 221

Annexure 6.1 : High Court Notification for Mangrove Protection ....................................... 223 Annexure 7.1 : Inventory of Hot Spots, Critical And Sensitive Locations............................. 234 Annexure 7.2 : Format for Conducting Census .................................................................. 237 Annexure 7.3 : Attendance Sheet of Consultation With Consultation Forms ......................... 238 Annexure 8.1 : CRZ Clearance Letter .............................................................................. 247 Annexure 8.2 : Permission Letter From Mangroves Cell of Forest Department ..................... 249 Annexure 8.3 : Formats For Ambient Air And Noise Monitoring ........................................ 251



ABBREVIATIONS

ABBREVIATION FULL FORM °C Degree celcius BOCWA Building and Other Construction Workers (regulation of

employment and conditions of services) Act, 1996 BOCWR Building & Other Construction Workers Rules CD Works Cross Drainage Works CGWB Central Ground Water Board Ch Chainage CPCB Central Pollution Control Board CR Critically Endangered CRZ Coastal Regulation Zone CTE Consent to Establish CTO Consent to Operate Cum Cubic meter dB Decibles DCP Dry Chemical Powder DDMO District Disaster Management Officer DEIAA District Environment Impact Assessment Authority DG Diesel Generator Dist District DPR Detailed Project Report EA Environment Assessment EC Environment Clearance EE Executive Enghineer EEC European Economic Community EHS Environment Health & Safety EIA Environment Impact Assessment ELCB Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers EMP Environment Management Plan EN Endangered EPA Environment (Protection) Act ESMF Environment Social Management Framework FGD Focus Group Discussions GIS Geographic Information System GoI Government of India Govt Government GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism GTS Great Trignometrical Survey Ha Hectare HCFL Highest Creek Flood Level HDPE High Density Poly Ethylene HEC RAS Hydrologic Engineering Center- River Analysis System HFL Highest Flood Level HH Household HTL High Tide Line IFC International Finance Corpofration ILO International Labour Organization



IMD Indian Meteorological Department INR Indian rupees IRC Indian Road Congress IS Indian Standards IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature Kg Kilogram KLD Kilo liters Per Day KLDC Kharland Development Circle Km Kilometer Kmph Kilometre per hour LED Light Emitting Diode LPG Liquified Petroleum Gas MCM Million Cubic Meter MCZMA Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority Mm Milimeter MoEF&CC Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change MPCB Maharashtra Pollution Control Board MSEDCL Maharashtra State Electricity Development Corporation

Ltd MSK Scale Medvedev–Sponheuer–Karnik Scale NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards NBSS&LUP National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning NCRMP National Coastal Risk Mitigation Project NDMA National Disaster Management Authority NE North East NGOs Non-Governmental organizations NGT National Green Tribunal NOC No Objection Certificate NW North-west OP Operational Policy OSHA’S Occupational Safety and Health Administration PM Particulate Matter PMC Project Management Consultant PPEs Personal Protective Equipment PRA/ RRA Participatory Rural Appraisal / Rapid Rural Appraisal PUC Pollution Under Control Pvt Private PWD Public Works Department R.C.C Reinforced Cement Concretre RDC Resident District Collector RET Rare/Endangered/Threatened RL Reduced Level RMC Ready Mix Concrete SC Schedule Caste SCZMA State Coastal Zone Management Authority SE Saline Embankment SE South East SEIAA State Environment Impact Assessment Authority SIA Social Impact Assessment



SMP Social Management Plan SPIU State Project Implementation Unit ST Schedule Tribe SW South West TPQA Third Party Quality Assurance USEPA Environmental Protection Agency of United States UTs Union Territories WB World Bank



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 Introduction

The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) is initiated by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India with the purpose of creating suitable infrastructure to mitigate the effects of cyclones in the coastal states of India in a sustainable way. The NCRMP is a flagship program, World Bank exclusively focusing on ex-ante disaster risk mitigation in cyclone prone coastal states and union territories. It is being implemented by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with support from the Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India, with financial aid from International Development Association – World Bank. The main objective of the NCRMP project are:

• minimize risk and vulnerabilities of coastal to cyclones • to strengthen the structural and non-structural cyclone mitigation efforts through

creation of appropriate infrastructure which can help to mitigate the adverse impacts of cyclones, while preserving the ecological balance of a coastal region and

• Strengthening of cyclone warning systems enabling quick and effective dissemination of warning and advisories from source/district/sub-district level to the relevant communities.

• to build capabilities and capacities of people for cyclone risk mitigation in harmony with the conservation of coastal ecosystems

The project has identified 13 cyclone prone States and Union Territories (UTs), with varying levels of vulnerability. These States/UTs are divided into two following categories, based on the frequency of occurrence of cyclones, size of population and the existing institutional mechanism for disaster management.

i. Category I- Higher Vulnerability States: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Orissa, and West Bengal

ii. Category II-Lower Vulnerability States: Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Daman & Diu, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Island

NCRMP Maharashtra Project Components:

The project components in Maharashtra includes conversion of overhead electrical cable network to underground system in Alibag, Ratnagiri, and Satpathi town, multi-purpose cyclone shelters and Renovation of select Saline embankments. This EIA reports relates to “Renovation of Saline Embankment in Vadhiv and Vaitipada villages in Palghar Taluka, Palghar District. Separate EIA reports are prepared for other saline embankments.



An SPIU has been formed under the Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra for implementing the NCRMP-II project in Maharashtra state which will implement the project in coordination with various government agencies like Kharland Development Circle(KLDC), Harbour Division of Public Works Department(PWD), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited(MSEDCL), through State Disaster Management Authority. Project for renovation of saline embankments will be implemented by Kharland Development Circle.

2.0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Project Components

The proposed project involves Renovation of the existing saline embankment at Vadhiv. Geographically, the proposed project lies between latitudes of “19° 32’ 10.9” N to 19° 31’ 37.48” N and longitudes from “72° 51’ 5.32” E to 72° 51’ 3.16” "E. Vadhiv saline embankment scheme is situated in Palghar Tehsil and District. Scheme is like an island in the Vaitarna creek. The scheme is located at a distance of approx. 20 km from the District headquarters Palghar in north west direction. Embankment is not connected with any road but is connected through a railway line. A bridge is under construction to connect Vadhiv from the other areas in the District. People commute either through boats or walking over the railway line or the temporary bridge constructed along with the bridge under construction. Map showing location on Google map and connectivity of the site is given in Figure 1.1.

Figure 1.1 : Google Map for location and connectivity of the embankment site



The topography of the study area is almost plain sloping towards Vaitarna Creek. Site is like an island and is surrounded by Vaitarna Creek. Arabian sea is approx. 14.5 km from the embankment in West direction. Maximum water level of creek near the embankment is 3.98 m with respect to G.T.S. General elevation of area to be protected by the saline embankment varies from 1 m to 6 m amsl. Thus, embankment is essential to protect inland area from inundation.

Condition of Existing Embankment and its linked facilities

The existing embankment was constructed in 1958. At present it has become dilapidated and under section in various portions. Total length of the embankment proposed is 7.29 km. Embankment is divided by Railway track into two parts, Part A (4.98 Km) and Part B (2.31 Km). Part B is excluded from the proposed scope of the NCRMP- II project, as this part of embankment and benefited area is largely covered by Mangroves. This report covers only Part A of the embankment with a length of 4.98 km and with a benefited area of 190 ha (for Part A area). Average ground level (RL) at embankment is 2.44 m and average top level (RL) of existing embankment is 13.99 m. Available bottom width of the existing embankment varies between 3.00 m to 9.84 m. Top width of the existing bund varies 1.00 m to 3.00 m There are 131 trees located within the existing and proposed right of way ( RoW) out of which 128 trees are babul , which needs to be cut as per the proposed design. In addition, 7 nos of solar lights are falling within the proposed RoW, which needs to be shifted. Access to the jetties will be affected and they require improvement by reconstruction/ slope upgradation to match with revised Embankment elevations. KLDC has consulted with the gram panchayat/local administration for shifting of the solar lights. Budget for relocation of facilities and providing new access to jetties is considered under the project cost. Other facilities existing (crematorium, electricity poles, houses and village road) along the proposed RoW which doesn’t get impacted due to the proposed works .

Details of the Proposed Project

Under the project, existing embankment will be compacted, strengthened and height will also be increased. Approach road for a length of 500 m will be constructed near 2 nos of jetties to improve the access. There is one CD work at chainage 760 m of the existing embankment which will be dismantled and and reconstructed at chainage 770m and another three new CD works are proposed at chainages 340m, 3500m and 4615m to improve the drainage in the area . Ring-bund will be provided at locations of all CD work during construction to prevent ingress of sea water. Geo-textile will be provided on the slopes of embankment to strengthen the embankment and minimize impact of the wave action and rains. The stone pitching is provided at field side upto H.F.L & at Creek Side upto top of bund level (TBL)of the embankment. The thickness of stone pitching is 20 cms. Pitching is provided from the ground level right upto the top of the embankment. Headers are provided for the pitching on the creek side so as to sustain the wave action and tidal effects. 30 cm thick murum bedding is provided below stone pitching for better strength and stability.



Highest tide levels published by the Maharashtra Maritime Board over a period of 25 years up to the year 2014 are considered for design of the saline embankment. The design of the cross drainage (CD) works are adopted in the form of R.C.C structures founded on Raft footings & supported by counter-fort retaining walls on sides to save in the quantity of concrete as per the finalized design. Salient features of the project are given in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1 Salient features of the Existing Embankment project

S. No Parameter Description Embankment

1. Type of embankment (Homogeneous / zoned/ rockfill):-

Zoned1

2. Length of embankment (m) : 4980 m

3. Designed Top Width 3.0 m

4. Designed Top bund level TBL 5.48 m

5. Maximum Bottom Width (m) 13.29 m

6. Maximum height of bund 4.1 m

7. Seismicity of the project area (IS:1893)

Zone – IV

8. Slope of embankment. 1) U/S (Field side.)

2) D/S (Creek side.)

1.50 : 1 1.50 : 1

9. Sill level. 2.10 m

10. High tide/flood level. 3.98 m

11. Top of Bund 5.48 m

12. Free board. 1.50 m. Sluice Gate/Ugadi

13. No. of C.D. Works. 4 14. Location of CD work Existing: Ch 760 m. This CD work

will be reconstructed at chainage 770m In addition 3 new CDs proposed at Chaiange 340m, 3500m and 4615m

15. Openings Square opening 16. Catchment area. 2.24 Sq. Kms. 17. Total Discharge by Dickens

Formula 20.36 cumecs

18. Types of Gates Wooden gates, acting one way

1 Zoned embankments are the one which comprises of zones of selected materials having different degree of porosity, permeability and density



restricting thereby saline water to enter in the benefited area.

3.0 NEED AND BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT

The coastal area of Palghar district is prone to frequent cyclonic storms and concurrent flood hazards causing considerable loss of livelihood and livestock. Palghar area has experienced devastating cyclones in the past including ARB02 in 1994 & Phyan in 2009, which has caused substantial loss of life, and property in the area. Hence, there is a need to protect disaster prone areas by renovating the existing embankments which would certainly give security and safety to community living in the area. Considering the above, NCRMP-II Maharashtra includes the renovation of existing damaged embankments near coastal areas. Vadhiv and Vaitipada villages falls under the Palghar Tehsil and are being impacted due to saline water ingress during cyclones and high tides during monsoon. Renovation of saline embankment located in Vadhiv and Vaitipada villages is one of the proposed site under NCRMP-II project. Benefits of the proposed embankment are as follows:

• Proposed renovation of the embankment will secure 1564 lives, 348 households and property of worth 522 lakhs and also, it will protect 190 ha of agriculture land.

• The water ponds and ground water recharge will be free from salination making ground water potable. Villagers are dependent either on wells, bore wells, or local natural resources. The cost of fetching water from outside to the villagers is 72 lakhs. for six months.

• The saline embankment will act as a barrier between the creek & the coastal lands, thereby protecting the coastal lands from getting washed away during floods & daily tidal fluctuations.

• During the construction earthen embankment provides opportunities to the poor people residing in villages as well as its maintenance work in the future.

4.0 NEED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY

Most of the impacts due to the project are anticipated on the environmental and social sensitive receptors located in the direct impact zone (Proposed RoW) of the project and spill over effects may be felt in immediate surroundings (15 m on either side of the embankment). In addition, majority of impacts are short-term, temporary and mitigable with measures except tree cutting. Thus, the impacts of the project anticipated are for the limited time over the limited area. Since the impacts of the project are short term, temporary and spread over the direct impact zone majorly, a limited EIA study is undertaken for the project. EIA study has focused mainly on the environmental and social sensitive receptors falling within the direct impact zone. All the environmental and social sensitive features falling in the direct impact zone are mapped and strip maps are prepared. Mitigation and management plan are designed so as to minimize impact of renovation of the saline embankment on these environment and social sensitive



receptors. Alternative analysis study is also carried out for location, design and with & without project scenario as per WB guidelines. CRZ clearance for renovation of the 8 nos of the saline embankment including Vadhiv has been exempted by MCZMA vide letter no CRZ2013/CR-77/TC-4 dated 6th February, 2015

5.0 APPLICABILITY OF LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ON PROJECT

The project has been evaluated for applicability of all National and State Laws, Rules and Regulations as well as Operational policies and guidelines of World Bank. The Acts, rules and guidelines applicable for the project are critically analysed to list out the statutory and regulatory requirements including permits/NOC to be obtained by KLDC/ SPIU during Planning phase and by Contractor during implementation phase. The detailed requirements under each rule/regulation are mentioned in main report. Some of the key important legislations and requirements applicable for the project are listed below.

i. Environment Protection Act-1986 ii. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and amendment 1988 and Maharashtra

Felling of Tree (Regulation) Act 1964 No forest land involved but Mangroves are declared as protected forests as per High Court Notification thus permission is required from mangrove cell of Forest Department which is also obtained. Also there is requirement to cut 131 trees for strengthening of the embankment. Tamarind tree is listed under Maharashtra Tree Felling Act. 1964 and prior permission should be taken for tree cutting from Tree Officer. Permission should be obtained from District collector for cutting other trees as per NGT order dated 8th Jan 2016 – case no 11/2015 (WZ). Also, compensatory plantation should be carried out in ratio of 1:10 for every tree cut

iii. Wildlife Act, 1972 as amended 2003 Tungaleshwar Wildlife is at 6.37 km from embankment site in SE direction. ESZ is not defined for this sanctuary. Wildlife clearance should be taken from Wildlife Department for proposed renovation work

iv. Coastal Zone Management Act 2011 as amended MCZMA has already granted exemption for CRZ clearance for the Vadhiv Saline embankment.

v. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, 1987 Consent to Establish (before installing) and Operate (after installing) of construction camp is required if any plants like RMC Plant/DG sets are installed for the project. Activity falls under orange category as per CPCB classification for industries dated March 07, 2016 directions)

vi. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, 1988 Consent to Establish (CTE) for installation and operate (CTO) after installation of construction camp is required if any plants like RMC Plant/DG sets are installed for the project.

vii. Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control Act) 2000 and amendment till date (Noise Rules 2010) No Permit required but need to comply with prescribed noise levels.

viii. Hazardous and other waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016



Authorization is required to be obtained if there is generation and disposal of waste oil during construction phase from concerned state pollution control board)

ix. Manufacture Storage, & Imports of Hazardous Chemicals (Amendment) Rules, 2000 Permit for storage of hazardous material if the quantity exceeds the threshold limits defined in the Rules

x. Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 Waste will be generated from dismantling of the CD works and stripping of the soil from existing embankment & proposed alignment area, authorization for handling and management is required, So permission from local bodies of the area for disposal in landfill areas

xi. Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 Contractor should follow the rules for disposal of the waste to be generated from labour hutments

xii. Central Motor Vehicle Act 1988 and amendment, Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and amendments till date Applicable, The Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 Rule to be followed for all the vehicles at site during construction & operation phase. PUC is required for all vehicles at site.

xiii. Maharashtra Minor, Mineral Extraction (Development and Regulation) Rules 2013 Appropriate permissions will be required from DEIAA / SEIAAA if contractor undertake extraction himself or use sources already approved by the authorities.

xiv. The Gas Cylinder Rules 2016 Applicable if contractor store more than the exempted quantity of gas cylinder. Gas cylinders will be required for the welding activity. Permission required from Chief Controller of explosives.

xv. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 No archaeological site falls within 300 m of proposed embankment But permission or NOC from ASI should be taken prior start construction work.

xvi. Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation Of Employment And Conditions Of Service) Act, 1996 Mandatory for contractors to provide safety health and welfare measures for all construction labour as per the Act and Rules

The details of administrative authority for each above applicable legislation is given in chapter 2 of the EIA Report

Assessment is made wrt to the applicability of the World Bank Operational Policies on Project. It is found that OP 4.01, OP 4.04, and OP 4.36 are triggered for the project. Environmental standards to be maintained during project implementation and operation stage includes the following

1. National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009 2. Noise Standards, CPCB 3. OSHAS Noise Exposure Limits for the Work Zone



4. Drinking water Quality Standards-IS:10500:2012

6.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE

Analysis of alternatives is carried out for analytical comparison of the operational effectiveness, costs and environmental and social risks of the proposed developmental options. It has been carried out for following two aspects:

1. Location/Alignment, Planning and Design of the Embankment 2. “With” and “Without Project” scenario

Considering the alternatives has saved mangroves and structures existing along the alignment. However, 7 nos. solar lights and access to jetties will be impacted due to proposed renovation work. But measures like shifting of solar lights and reconstruction of access for jetties is considered under the EMP budget. Proposed design has also reduced the additional land requirement from 6.9805 ha to 2.4176 ha. In addition, 131 nos of trees will also be cut for proposed renovation work but measures such as compensatory plantation (1:10 ratio) is proposed under the project. Additional measures like provision of alternate temporary access for crematorium, village, field and houses during the construction stage. Detailed environment management plan is also prepared to minimize impact of project on environment and community. Analysis was also carried out for With and Without Project Scenario. Proposed project will secure 1564 lives, 348 households and property of worth 522 lakhs, and also, 190 ha of agriculture area will be protected, which may lead to increased socio-economic conditions of the people living in these villages. Air, water and noise quality will be affected during construction phase but it will be short term and impact will be minimized with mitigation measures.

7.0 PROJECT IMPACT AREA

The entire study area is classified under two categories i.e. Direct Impact zone and Project Influence area. Proposed RoW of the embankment is considered as the direct impact zone as all the project activities will be restricted to the proposed RoW. However, spill over effects of construction will also occur in immediate surroundings like blockage of access to houses and agriculture field, impact on mangroves and vegetation along the embankment, dust generation and high noise level. Strip mapping is thus done for the proposed RoW and additional 15 m width on each side of the proposed alignment. Impacts of project are disturbance in air quality, increase in noise levels, impact on access to village and the agriculture fields, shifting of utilities and disturbance of aesthetics. These types of impacts are not anticipated to be significant beyond 1 km area. Thus the project influence area is considered as direct impact zone (proposed RoW) and area within 1 km radius of the saline embankment. However, notified eco-sensitive zones are studied within the 10 km radius are of the proposed alignment.



8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING OF PROJECT AREA

Environmental sensitivities associated with the site are listed below

• Existence of Mangrove all along embankment which needs protection while carrying out repair works of embankment

• Requirement of the additional land in addition to the land under existing embankment (this additional land can be private land or Government land)

• Requirement of shifting of 7 nos solar lights and disturbance of access to 2 existing jetties

• Temporary impact on access to crematorium, fields, village and houses (construction phase only)

• Cutting of 131 nos trees on the embankment, requiring compensatory plantation in the area

Benefited area and the embankment are not falling in any notified eco-sensitive zone or forest areas. However, mangroves are present all along the embankment on the creek side and mangroves are considered as protected forest as per High Court Notification dated 06.10.2005. Palghar forest area abuts opposite bank of Vaitarna creek and Varai forest area is at approx. 6.3 km from the embankment in East direction. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is at approx. 6.37 km from the embankment in SE direction. In addition, no archaeological site is present within 300 m radius of the proposed embankment. Mangroves exist all along the embankment towards the creek side, hence, the existing toe line on the creek side avoiding mangroves has been considered as the starting point of the proposed embankment. There are no other notified areas like National Park, Elephant / Tiger Reserve, migratory routes of avifauna or terrestrial fauna within 10 km radius of the site.

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The impacts anticipated vary from low to high significance but most of the impacts are associated with construction phase and are of short term, site specific and temporary in nature. Major impacts are anticipated due to tree cutting, working in close vicinity to mangroves, shifting of utilities, need of private land for embankment renovation, aesthetics and occupational health & safety of workers. Utilities to be affected includes 7 nos of solar lights and access to 2 nos. of jetties. Other than this 131 nos of trees will also be cut. The impacts envisaged are manageable and mitigable, if the suggested mitigation measures and environment management plan are implemented. No impacts are anticipated during the operation phase of the project.

10.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE

Informal consultations were carried out with the project implementation agency, i.e. Kharland Development Circle, SPIU, local people and other stakeholders like Gram



panchayat. A large-scale consultation was also carried out by Kharland Development Circle with local people and Patwari to inform people about the project and to obtain their consent for using their land for construction of embankment. People have agreed to give off their land voluntarily for construction of embankment and have signed the consent letters. Design of the embankment has been improved in terms of reducing the land requirement for embankment. Bottom width is reduced to minimize the land requirement and height of the embankment is also increased. Other things considered in design after the survey and consultation are provision of stone pitching on the land side also and mangroves line should be kept as the creek side boundary of the proposed embankment to minimize the impact on mangroves. Public consultation and site surveys has helped significantly to improve the project design and social acceptability of the project. Environment impact assessment report will be disclosed at the SPIU (NCRMP) website. Executive summary will also be disclosed in local language as well at SPIU and NCRMP website and made available to local people at the KLDC office.

11.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN AND BUDGET

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a synthesis of all proposed mitigation and monitoring actions, set to a time frame with a specific responsibility assigned and follow-up actions defined. Prepared EMP is a plan of actions for avoidance, mitigation and management of the negative impacts assessed due to project activities. A detailed set of mitigation measures have been compiled in view of the likely impacts associated with the proposed project. EMP provides a management schedule of time and sequence of implementation of the proposed mitigation measures. It also includes plans for pollution prevention, environmental guidelines & standards, emergency management plan, institutional framework, grievance readdress mechanism, capacity building, environment monitoring plan and environment management budget.

Institutional Framework for EMP Implementation

Environmental and social management plan will be implemented by EHS officer of the Contractor under direct reporting to Executive Engineer of Kharland Development Circle. EHS cell of SPIU will supervise the KLDC and the contractor for EMP / SMP implementation. Third Party Quality Assurance (TPQA) agency will be assigned the task of effective monitoring and advisory for implementation after appointment.

Environment Monitoring Plan

Key monitoring indicators are defined as the environmental parameters which may get impacted during different project stages and environment monitoring plan is prepared for these key indicators for e.g. air quality, creek water quality, drinking water quality, noise level, occupational health & safety, community issues, solid waste disposal, sanitation, construction waste, sanitation, labour camps and construction camp during construction



stage and community issues & compensatory plantation survival during operation phase of the project

Environmental Management Budget

Budget for environmental management both during construction and operation phase is estimated and provisions for the same are provided.

12.0 GRIEVANCE READRESS MECHANISM

The Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) will have two tier structures. First tier will be at Kharland Development Circle – at its Sub-division office and Divisional Office at Palghar level and second tier at SPIU level. The Executive Engineer of KLDC will be responsible to address the concerns of the aggrieved person at first stage. Kharland Development Circle will designate a dedicated email, phone number for receipt of grievances. A drop box will also be installed at Kharland Office and at construction work site with lock and key. Drop box shall be opened in presence of Contractor, KLDC and TPQA and the grievances will be lodged in the grievance register and a specific number will be allotted to each grievance on its receipt. The Sub-Division Engineer, Palghar and Executive Engineer, Palghar Division will analyze the grievance received through interaction with contractor EHS officer and the contractor will also visit the site to verify the complaint. District Collector or his deputed representative shall be member of GRM Cell and any complaint / grievance is to be heard in his presence who shall facilitate the redressal of such heard grievances, if any. The response to the complaint with resolution will be communicated back to the aggrieved person within 15 days. In case, grievance cannot be resolved at Kharland Department level, then it will be escalated to SPIU level for further resolution. SPIU will put up this to Grievance redress committee comprising District Collector or his deputed representative, Sub Division Officer Kharland Palghar, Executive Engineer Kharland Palghar, Superintending Engineer, Chief Engineer Water Resources Department, Representative of District Administration and EHS Officer SPIU who will evolve the action plan to resolve the complaint.



Grievance Readress Mechanism-Construction Phase

13.0 TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING

The staff and workers at the site shall be given environmental trainings to enhance their understanding of EMP requirements and ensure effective implementation of EMP. In case change in any labour or other staff who will be engaged on the construction site also need to be oriented about the project and EMP requirement. Both Contractor /Kharland Department shall organize such training for staff & workers. These trainings shall be organized by contractor through TPQA shall organizing the trainings.

• Training for usage of personal protective equipment • Training for usage of fire-fighting equipment • First aid training including protection from Snake bites • Training for implementation of EMP • Training for protection of working near water body

14.0 Reporting

Following reporting schedule is recommended.

• The contractor shall submit the monthly EMP compliance report including various aspects such as material sourcing, waste disposal, compliance to statutory

Grievance Readdress Committee (Sub Division Officer Kharland Palghar, Executive engineer Kharland Palghar, Superintending engineer, Chief Engineer Water Resources Department, EHS Officer SPIU and District Collector/Representative

Kharland Palghar Office or Construction Camp

Site

Aggrieved Person

Written Response within 15 days

Mode of communication: Letter

and Drop box Joint Site Visit With Contractor and PMC

Action Plan Implementation By

Contractor

Action Plan Supervision and

Reporting by PMC

Closure Update



conditions, incident and accident public grievances, work progress, to Executive Engines Kharland Department, and Kharland shall forward the reports to SPIU and SPIU with the support of PMC/TPQA shall review the reports

• TPQA shall undertake periodical Audits and provide orientation including status of EMP and SMP implementation and submit periodical reports to SPIU and PMC shall verity its reports and submit a quarterly report to SPIU on EMP compliance status.

• SPIU environment and social expert supported by PMC/TPQA will submit progress reports to SPIU Project Director, PIU and World Bank. Reporting frequencies shall be as per ESMF.

15.0 Documentation, Updation and Record Keeping

The following reference documents shall be maintained and available with contractor and SPIU for implementation at construction site

1. Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF)

2. Environmental Standards 3. SoPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and Method Statements for each project

activity (to be prepared by contractor and submitted to Kharland Department)

The EMP should be updated regularly based on change in regulatory requirements, WB /IFC EHS guideline and finding of annual independent audit findings. The following records shall be maintained at the site

1. Records on health check-ups 2. Records of accidents 3. Records of entry/exit of the vehicle at the site and material transportation by each

vehicle 4. Record of debris disposal with date, quantity and location 5. Records of training & mock drills 6. Records of equipment and vehicle inspection and maintenance 7. Records of number of PPE and rejection of PPE 8. Records of grievances (received & closed) 9. Environmental monitoring reports

16.0 Mechanism for Feedback And Adjustments

As part of the feedback mechanism, Kharland Department, Palghar Division and TPQA shall monitor project compliance based on monitoring reports, audit and inspection reports with respect EMP, EMoP and applicable laws, rules and regulations. Kharland Department will report to SPIU/PMC on a quarterly basis. In case, any deviation from the contract requirements with respect to proposed EMP is observed, the same shall be corrected within a fortnight through contractor and TPQA and records maintained for the same. Kharland Department will also verify the facts reports through periodic site visits. If required SPIU/PMC shall verify the facts through site verification.



Public involvement shall be encouraged and ensured throughout the lifecycle of the project. The Kharland Development Circle, Palghar Division shall gather and maintain information on any damage or public concern that may be raised by the local people, NGOs and local authorities. While immediate solutions are to be worked out with the help of contractor, a detailed report will be submitted to the SPIU for information or detailed consideration. The KLDC , Palghar Division and TPQA shall be responsible to bring it to the notice of the SPIU/PMC. Resulting decisions shall be communicated back to KLDC and TPQA and contractor for correction and future implementation

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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT BACKGROUND

1.1. Project Background

The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) is initiated by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India with the purpose of creating suitable infrastructure to mitigate the effects of cyclones in the coastal states of India in a sustainable way. The NCRMP is a flagship program, World Bank exclusively focusing on ex-ante disaster risk mitigation in cyclone prone coastal states and union territories. It is being implemented by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with support from the Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India, with financial aid from International Development Association – World Bank. Project Objectives and States Covered under NCRMP: Main objectives of the NCRMP project are:

• minimize risk and vulnerabilities of coasts to cyclones • to strengthen the structural and non-structural cyclone mitigation efforts through

creation of appropriate infrastructure which can help to mitigate the adverse impacts of cyclones, while preserving the ecological balance of a coastal region and strengthening of cyclone warning systems enabling quick and effective dissemination of warning and advisories from source/district/sub-district level to the relevant communities.

• to build capabilities and capacities of people for cyclone risk mitigation in harmony with the conservation of coastal ecosystems

The project has identified 13 cyclone prone States and Union Territories (‘UTs’), with varying levels of vulnerability. These States/UTs are divided into two following categories, based on the frequency of occurrence of cyclones, size of population and the existing institutional mechanism for disaster management.

iii. Category I- Higher Vulnerability States: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Orissa, and West Bengal

iv. Category II-Lower Vulnerability States: Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Daman & Diu, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Island

NCRMP project is being implemented in Phases. The Costal states with phase bifurcation are shown at Figure 1.1.



Source: Prepared by EQMS Figure 1.1 : Coastal Area Map of States Covered Under NCRMP

NCRMP Project Components: NCRMP has the following four major components:

• Early Warning Dissemination Systems • Cyclone Risk Mitigation Infrastructure • Technical Assistance for Multi-Hazard Risk Management • Project Management and Implementation Support

Project Components in Maharashtra: The project components in Maharashtra includes conversion of overhead electrical cable network to underground system in Alibag, Ratnagiri, and Satpathi towns, construction of few Multi purpose Cyclone shelters and renovation of selected existing saline embankments. This EIA report pertains to



“Renovation of Saline Embankment in Vadhiv and Vaitipada villages in Palghar Taluka and Palghar District. Separate EIA reports are prepared for other saline embankments. SPIU has been formed under the Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra for implementing the NCRMP- II project in Maharashtra state, which will implement the project in coordination with various government agencies like Mahrashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limiated (MSEDCL), Harbour Division of Public Works Department (PWD), Kharland Development Cirlce (KLDC), and State Disaster Management Authority(SDMA). Project for Renovation of saline embankments will be implemented by Kharland Development Circle.

1.2. Project Overview

The Vadhiv Kharland (embankment) scheme is situated in Vadhiv and Vaitipada Villages of Palghar Taluka and District Palghar. The Kharland Development Board constructed Vadhiv Kharland Scheme in 1958 to protect the settlements and agricultural fields of Vadhiv and Vaitipada villages. The total length of the embankment proposed under NCRMP- II Maharashtra was 7.120 km (covering Part A: 4.980km and Part -B : 2.140km). Now in the present scope of the project it is only Part A covering a total length 4.98 km of the embankment and with a benefited area of 190 ha is coverd. Part B stretch has scattered mangroves; hence the section is dropped from the NCRMP- II scope of work. Embankment abuts Vaitarna Creek. The scheme is located at a distance of 40 Kms by road from the District Headquaters Palghar in NW direction. Embankment is not connected with any road but is connected through a railway line. A bridge is under construction to connect Vadhiv village from the other areas in the District. People commute through either boats or walking over the railway line or the temporary bridge constructed along with the bridge under construction. This bridge will connect Vadhiv with other villages through Saphale – Navaghar Road. At present embankment is in dilapidated condition and has become under section largely due to continuous erosive action of tides, meandering action of the creek and heavy rainfall. Movement of workers and animals on the earthen embankment as a road led to damage. This kharland scheme is selected under the NCRMP-II project for renovation. Kharland Development Circle has obtained the clearance from Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) for repair and strengthening of the embankment. The villages covered under the embankment are not falling in any notified eco-sensitive villages / zones nor in forest areas. However, mangroves are present all along the embankment on creek side and mangroves are considered as protected forest as per High Court Notification dated 06.10.2005. Palghar forest area abuts opposite bank of Vaitarna creek and Varai forest area is at approx. 6.3 km from the embankment in East direction. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is at approx. 6.37 km from the embankment in south east (SE) direction. In addition, no archaeological sites are present within 300 m radius of the proposed embankment. Mangroves exist all along the embankment towards the creek side, hence, the existing toe line on the creek side avoiding



mangroves has been considered as the starting point of the proposed embankment. Map showing location of the embankment site is shown at Figure 1.2.

Source: Prepatred by EQMS

Figure 1.2 : Location Map of Vadhiv-Vaitipada Embankment Site

1.3. Need of the Sub-Project

Maharashtra has a coastal belt of over 720 km between Gujarat to Goa. Palghar is coastal district of Maharashtra. The coastal area of Palghar district is prone to frequent cyclonic storms and concurrent flood hazards causing considerable loss of livelihood and livestock. Area has experienced devastating cyclones in the past including ARB02 in 1994 & Phyan in 2009, which has caused substantial loss of life, and property in the area. Vadhiv and the Vaitipada villages are in the form of island and are prone to cyclones. Embankment is constructed along the creek to prevent the ingress of the saline water in these villages. However, the embankment has become undersection and needs renovation which will provide safety to the people residing in the villages as well as to prevent ingress of the saline water in the area. Considering the above, NCRMP-II included the renovation of existing damaged embankment under the present project scope. The embankments not only protect the area from cyclones but also prevents



ingress of sea water during high tide and cyclones to the agriculture fields thus making the cultivation feasible in the area.

1.4. Benefits of the Project

Embankments are very useful as they help in protecting the area, which protects from the surge water entering the area due to high tides. Embankments can improve soil fertility by controlling saline water ingress; protect sources of drinking water & irrigation sources from salination; reduce acute scarcity of water resources; improve crop productivity; increases fishing opportunities there by increasing economic benefits and overall fishermen development; enhances biodiversity by protecting flora and fauna of the area; landuse improvement by bringing large area which is presently wastelands under productive use; increases availability of fodder & fuel; safeguards different and valuable assets of vulnerable people from cyclone; and increases economic security & reduces migration. Specific benefits of the proposed embankment are as follows:

Table 1.1 : Benefits of Proposed Embankment

1 Area of land to be saved from saline water ingress

There will be an improvement in the microclimate and soil productivity and thus, agriculture production can be enhanced significantly, with the available livestock. Agricultural fields will be protected from saline water inundation and the sustainable agricultural production could be ensured. The project envisages protection of 190 Ha. This component will help in stopping of the saline ingress in the agricultural lands, improving sweet water recharge in the agricultural lands and controlling run off water.

2 Saving life and assets of people

Embakment will save life of 1564 people, 348 houses and assets worth value Rs. 522 lakhs. Also embankment can be used as an approach road for rescuing the life of people during cyclone and will also help to maintain supply continuity during emergency

3 Availability of fresh water for irrigation

The water ponds and ground water recharge will be free from salination making ground water potableAfter the rainy season, the sweet water stored can be used for irrigation of kharland for rabi paddy.

4 Availability of potable drinking water

The water ponds and ground water recharge will be free from salination making ground water potable. Water for drinking is one very critical problem. Villagers are dependent either on wells, bore wells, or local natural resources. The cost of fetching water from outside to the villagers is 72 lakhs for six months.



35 To protect areas from erosion of soil.

The saline embankment will act as a barrier between the creek & the coastal lands, thereby protecting the coastal lands from getting washed away during floods & daily tidal fluctuations.

6 Employment opportunities during construction

During the construction earthen embankment provides opportunities to the poor people residing in villages as well as its maintenance work in future.

7 Reduction in migration of people

Due to shortage of the natural resources & opportunities for development, people migrate towards the urban areas, like Mumbai, Thane, Pune and Kolhapur.

By renovation of existing saline will also enhance earthen embankment there will be an improvement in the microclimate and soil productivity and thus, agriculture production significantly. Agricultural fields will be protected from saline water inundation and the sustainable agricultural production could be ensured. The project envisages protection of 190 Ha. of kharland from saline water, thereby making the coastal farmers fetch agricultural income to the tune of Rs. 2783.68 Lakhs in the next 20 Year’s Span of the embankment.

Source: DPR

1.5. Need of Environment Impact Assessment Study

Screening excercise has been undertaken for the project, and screening exercise indicated the limited impacts of the project. Most of the impacts are anticipated on the environmental and social sensitive receptors located within the proposed RoW and spill over effect will also be observed in immediate surrounding areas. In addition, majority of impacts are short-term, temporary and mitigable with measures except tree cutting. Thus, the impacts of the project anticipated are for the limited time over the limited area. As per the section 6.4 and item no d of the ESMF Volume I, “A detailed or limited environmental impact assessment study (as the case may be depending on findings from the screening exercise) will be undertaken for investments pertaining to saline embankment/bund strengthening works and underground electric cabling (or in exceptional cases for roads with major re-alignments). These sub-projects will undergo an analysis of alternatives, especially in terms of their proposed location and/or design as required under standard EA practice. For sub-projects requiring regulatory clearances (including the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance), alternative site/s will be explored, and for those with no



viable alternatives, permissions will be sought in line with regulatory requirements” Since the impacts of the project are short term, temporary and spread over the direct impact zone (proposed RoW) majorly and spill over effects may be felt in immediate surroundings (15 m on either side of the embankment), a limited EIA study is undertaken for the project. The EIA study has focused mainly on the environmental and social sensitive receptors falling within the direct impact zone. All the environmental and social sensitive features falling in the direct impact zone are mapped and strip maps are prepared. Mitigation and management plan are designed so as to minimize impact of renovation of the saline embankment on these environment and social sensitive receptors. Alternative analysis study is also carried out for location, design and with & without project scenario as per WB guidelines. CRZ clearance for renovation of the 8 nos of the saline embankment including Vadhiv has been exempted by MCZMA vide letter no CRZ2013/CR-77/TC-4 dated 6th February, 2015 (Annexure 8.1) for updating CRZ clearance as per CRZ Notification 2011, since the CRZ Clearnce was taken earlier also.

1.6. Objective of EIA study

The EIA study is aimed to achieve the following:

• To conduct environmental impact assessment study for each saline embankment site by establishing the environmental baseline in the study area through primary and secondary data collection, Identification of impacts associated with project activities during pre-construction, construction and operation stages of project and Preparation of appropriate impact mitigation measures for identified impacts.

• Preparation of environment management and monitoring plan along with environmental budget, institutional arrangement and grievance readdress mechanism.

• Measures to address identified environmental issues through appropriate planning and design interventions as feasible and integration of EHS requirements into the bidding documents

1.7. Scope of the EIA Study

As per the terms of references of the project issued by SPIU, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra, scope of this study is to update the existing EIA report of the Vadhiv Embankment. Tasks undertaken for updation of the EIA report includes the following

• Review of existing EIA study, old DPR reports • Suggestions on the basis of the study of existing EIA study and DPRs for

improvising of the DPRs • Preparation of inception and screening report



• Site survey and identification of all the environment and social assets falling within the proposed alignment and the buffer area of 15 m on either side

• Analysis and tabulation of the collected data • Preparation of strip maps on the GIS platform using the data collected from the

site • Collection of the baseline data through the site survey and authentic secondary

sources • Impact identification, assessment and evaluation • Designing the mitigation measures • Preparation of environment management plan • Updation of the environment impact assessment report

1.8. Approach and Methodology

NCRMP, appointed M/s EQMS India Pvt. Ltd., for undertaking the study for updating the EIA reports the renovation of the existing saline embankment-Vadhiv located in Palghar Taluka of Palghar District. The study was undertaken under Mr S K Jain (Environment Specialist) and Mr T G Ekande (Social Specialist) supported by other team members, following preparation of inception report, screening report and joint visits to the site along with DPR consultants/KLDC staff and field surveys (refer Annexure 1.1) This EIA study is undertaken in line with the requirements defined under ESMF, Operational Policies of World Bank, EHS Guidelines for General Industry by IFC. Methodology followed includes the following actions:

• Interaction with the client and collection of all project related studies and documents availbale

• Review of the project alignment, old DPRs, existing EIA study report(old) of the embankments and ESMF of the NCRMP - II project to understand the project

• Reconnaissance site visits to understand the project site, analyse the environmental settings of the project area, identify the pollution sources in the area, understand the perception & knowledge of people about the project and identification of the stakeholders of the project

• Suggestions for improvising the DPRs on the basis of the findings during the visit & review of the documents

• Defining the study area for EIA study which is defined as corridor of impact (proposed RoW/alignment) and project influence area (1 km radius area). Study is extended to 10 km of project alignment for identification of notified protected areas e.g. National parks, or wildlife sanctuaries.

• Preparation of inception report and environmental screening report

• Site visits for collection of environmental and social paramaeters to be affected due to the project development. Since this project is linear in nature and has site specific impacts, the mapping of environmental and social features along the alignment has larger importance for impact assessment and decision making,



therefore larger emphasis was given to collection of environmental and social features, traffic aspects and strip mapping of the environmental & social sensitive receptors. For other parameters, secondary data has been used while providing the references.

• Consultation with the public during the study. Inputs obtained during the consultations and considering the inputs provided for designing the EMP and

• Formal and informal consultation was held during the study and stakeholders ‘input was considered for defining the mitigation measures.

• Based on the understanding of the project & associated activities and the data collected during baseline study, impacts of the project on environment was identified, assessed and evaluated and accordingly appropriate cost-effective mitigation measures are proposed

• Analysis of alternative to assess the ‘with’ and; without’ project scenario and identify best feasible option for alignment route

• Preparation of environment management plan including the pollution prevention plan, environment monitoring plan, capacity building, audits, reporting, documentation, institutional framework, grievance readdress mechanism and environment management budget

1.9. Limitation of EIA Study

The Environmental Assessment is carried out in tandem with the preparation of detailed project report. Strip mapping is carried out on the basis of the current situation and proposed alignment but if there is any change in the alignment in later stage/at the time of implementation, sensitivity analysis of that particular stretch would need to be undertaken prior implementation of project in that stage.

1.10. Strucute of the EIA Report

The EIA report is presented in 8 chapters following this introduction chapter. Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter describes project background, need of the project, objective and background including the need of the project. Chapter 2: Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework: This chapter deals with the identification & listing of applicable legislations and applicable administrative framework. It also provides screening of applicable operational policies of World Bank and other international practices and guidelines. Chapter 3: Description of Project: This chapter describes the various project components incorporated in the overall project framework. Chapter 4: Description of Environment (Environmental profile and baseline of the project and study area): This provides background information based on primary and



secondary information for physical, biological, social and cultural resources of project and study areas. Chapter 5: Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Here This chapters provides details of identified impacts and suggested mitigation measures to eliminate or minimise the identified impacts for preconstruction, construction and operation stages of the project. Chapter 6: Analysis of Alternatives: It also provides details the alternatives analyses for with and without project scenarios. Chapter 7: Public Consultation and Disclosure: The report provides details on the stakeholder consultations carried out for the project, outcomes and methodology followed for conducting stakeholder consultation Chapter 8: Environmental Management Plan: This chapter provide the details on the management plans, along with institutional mechanism, Greivances Redressal Mechanism, capacity building requirements and resources required for effective implementation of the proposed mitigation measures and the monitoring framework essential during construction as well as operation stages of the project.



CHAPTER 2. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

2.1. Introduction

India has well defined institutional and legislative framework. The legislation covers all components of environment viz. air, water, soil, terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna, natural resources, and sensitive habitats. India is also signatory to various international conventions and protocols. The environmental legislations in India are framed to protect the valued environmental components and comply with its commitment to international community under various conventions and protocols. World Bank has also defined its Environmental and Social Safeguard Operational Policies. This assessment is about the applicability of above laws and regulations, conventions, protocols, and safeguard policies to the proposed project.

2.1.1 Overview of Indian Environmental Legislation and Administrative Framework

The Government of India has framed various laws and regulations for protection and conservation of natural environment. The legislations are broadly divided under following categories. • Environmental Protection

• Forests Conservation

• Wildlife Protection

The highlights of umbrella legislations for Environment Protection and Forests Conservation are given below: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted with the objective of providing for the protection and improvement of the environment. It empowers the Central Government to establish authorities charged with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution in all its forms and to tackle specific environmental problems that are peculiar to different parts of the country. Various rules are framed under this Act for grant of environmental clearance for any developmental project, resources conservation and waste management. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, amended 1988 was enacted to help conserve the country's forests. It strictly restricts and regulates the de-reservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purposes without the prior approval of Central Government. To this end the act lays down the pre-requisites for the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes. The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MOEF&CC) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at Central levels and Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board at state level are responsible for grant of environmental clearances/



consents/permits and ensuring compliances to various environmental laws and regulations. MOEF&CC at National Level, State Forests Departments at State level are responsible for matters related to Forests. Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority is responsible for matter related to coastal zone for this project. WildLife Protection: Wilflife Protection Act, 1972 is theAn Act to provide for the protection of Wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Among other reforms, the Act established schedules of protected plant and animal species; hunting or harvesting these species was largely outlawed. It extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir which has its own wildlife act. It has six schedules which give varying degrees of protection. The hunting to the Enforcement authorities have the power to compound offences under this Schedule (i.e. they impose fines on the offenders). Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (TWLS) exists at approx. 6.37 km the embankment site in SE direction. The TWLS falls between longitude 72052’ E to 730 E and latitude 170 00’N to 19028’ N. It is situated in Thane district of Maharashtra State and under the administrative control of CF and Director SGNP Division, Borivali (Mumbai). The total Notified area of Sanctuary is 85.70 sq. km. has been declared by Maharashtra Government Resolution No.WLP 10-02lCR-47/F-1 dated 24th October 2003.The protected forest 917.305 ha and unclassified forest 37.140 ha in small patches around TWLS was handed over to Sanctuary staff for protection and management as per C.C.F. order dated 1.11.2003. Total area under management of TWLS is 95.24 km2. ESZ is not undefined in the vicinity of TWLS. Permission will be required from Wildlife Department for the proposed renovation project.

2.1.2 Applicable Environmental Legislation

As per the nature of the project, screening has been done to identify the legislations applicable to the project. The summary of applicable legislation for the proposed project are summarised at Table 2.1.

2.1.3 Operational Policies of World Bank

The project is being developed with the financial aid from World Bank. World Bank has its operational policies, which safeguards the different environment and social components. World Bank operational policies triggered for this project are summarised at Table 2.2.

Table 2.1 : Summary of Environmental and Other Legislation with Applicability Screening

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S. No.

Legislation

Purpose Applicability

Reason Type of permit and

stage of applicabili

ty

Administrative

Authority

Responsibilit

y-Procuring &

Following

Responsibi

lity-Supervision

Applicable Legislations 1. Environ

ment Protection Act/Rules-1986

To protect and improve overall environment

Yes Project have potential to generate the pollutants and pollute the environment

No specific permission is required under this

law. However, follow the applicable guidelines

as applicable

under different

rules prescribed under this

law.

MoEF&CC

Contractor

Kharland

Department

& SPIU

2. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and amendments The Forest (conservation) Rules 1981 and amendments till date Maharashtra Felling of Tree (Regulat

To help conserve the country's forests. It strictly restricts and regulates the de-reservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purposes without the prior approval of the Government. To this end the Act lays down

Yes No forest land involved but Mangroves are declared as protected forests as per High Court Notification thus permission is obtained from mangrove cell of Forest Department Also, there is requirement to cut 131 trees for strengthening of embankmen

Permission for working in close vicinity to mangroves Permission for tree cutting

State Forest

Department

Contractor &

Kharland

Department

SPIU



S. No.

Legislation




ty

Administrative

Authority

Responsibilit

y-Procuring &

Following

Responsibi

lity-Supervision

ion) Act 1964

the pre-requisites for the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes

t. Permission should be obtained from District collector for cutting these trees as per NGT order dated 8th Jan 2016 – case no 11/2015 (WZ). Also, compensatory plantation should be carried out in ratio of 1:10 for every tree cut

3. Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972 as amended 2003

To protect wildlife through notifying National Parks and Sanctuaries and buffer areas around these zones

Applicability

should be

confirmed with wildlife

department as

proposed project

involves renovatio

n of existing site. No

new construct

ion is involved

Tungaleshwar Wildlife is at 6.37 km from embankment site in SE direction. ESZ is not defined for this sanctuary

Wildlife Clearance Or NOC from Chief Wildlife Warden

Chief Conservator Wildlife,

Wildlife Wing, Forest

Department,

MoEFCC

KLDC &

Contractor

KLDC, SPIU



S. No.

Legislation




ty

Administrative

Authority

Responsibilit

y-Procuring &

Following

Responsibi

lity-Supervision

4. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification 2011 and amendment till date

To regulate development activities within the 500 m of high tide line in coastal zone and 100 m of tidal influence rivers.

Yes Project falls in the CRZ area

CRZ Clearance

(MCZMA has already granted exemption for CRZ clearance which is attached as Annexure 8.1).

MCZMA, Kharland

Department

SPIU

5. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, 1987

An act to prevent and control Air pollution

Yes Involves air pollution generation and management for installation and operation of construction camp involving RMC and DG Set

Consent to Establish (before installing) and Operate (after installing) of construction camp involving RMC Plant/DG sets. Activity falls under orange category as per CPCB classification for industries dated March 07, 2016 directions)

MPCB Contractor

Kharland

Department

& SPIU

6. Water Prevention and Control

An act to prevent and control water

Yes Domestic sewage may generate from labour

Consent to Establish for installation

MPCB Contractor

Kharland

Department



S. No.

Legislation




ty

Administrative

Authority

Responsibilit

y-Procuring &

Following

Responsibi

lity-Supervision

of Pollution) Act, 1974, 1988

pollution. camps and also run-off from construction camp which may pollute the surface water bodies

and operate after installation of construction and labour camps involving RMC Plant/DG sets/) as applicable

& SPIU

7. Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control Act) 2000 and amendment till date

Ambient Noise Standards for different areas and zones

Yes Construction activities & vehicle may generate high noise levels than the prescribed levels under Noise Rules, 2010

No Permit required but need to comply with prescribed noise levels.

CPCB & MSPCB

Contractor

Kharland

Department

& SPIU

8. Hazardous & Other Waste (Management and Transboundry Movement) Rules, 2016 as amended

Protection to general public against improper handling storage and disposal of hazardous waste. The rules prescribe the management requirement of

Yes Used oil/lubricants from DG sets & machinery.

Authorization is required to be obtained for generation and disposal of waste oil during construction phase from concerned state pollution control board)

MSPCB Contractor

Kharland

Department

& SPIU



S. No.

Legislation




ty

Administrative

Authority

Responsibilit

y-Procuring &

Following

Responsibi

lity-Supervision

hazardous wastes from its generation to final disposal.

9. Manufacture Storage, & Imports of Hazardous Chemicals (Amendment) Rules, 2000

Usage and storage of hazardous substances

Yes Construction work may require storage of the hazardous substance or explosives like fuel

Permit for storage of hazardous material if the quantity exceeds the threshold limits defined in the Rules

Chief Controller

of Explosive

s

Contractor

Kharland

Department

& SPIU

10. Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016

To manage the demolition and construction waste and prevent environmental degradation

Yes Waste will be generated from dismantling of the CD works and stripping of the soil from existing embankment & proposed alignment area

Authorization

Permission from local

bodies of the area

for disposal in landfill

areas

Contractor

Kharland

Department

& SPIU

11. Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016

To manage solid waste or semi-solid domestic waste, sanitary waste,

Yes There could be generation of waste from labour camps and construction camps

No specific permit is required. Just comply with the handling and disposal requiremen

Local bodies of the area

Contractor

Kharland

Department

& SPIU



S. No.

Legislation




ty

Administrative

Authority

Responsibilit

y-Procuring &

Following

Responsibi

lity-Supervision

ts of the rules

12. Motor Vehicle Act 1988 and amendment till date Central and Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and amendments till date and The Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Rules 1989

To minimize the road accidents, penalizing the guilty, provision of compensation to victim and family and check vehicular air and noise pollution.

Yes Applicable, for all the vehicles at site during construction & operation phase

PUC Certificates, Use of licenced drivers, and vehicle insurances and permits

Motor Vehicle

Department

(Licensing authority, registration authority

&State Transport Authoritie

s)

Contractor

Kharland

Department

& SPIU

13. The Gas Cylinder Rules 2016

To regulate the storage of gas / possession of gas cylinder more than the exempted quantity. (As per this

Yes Applicable if contractor store more than the exempted quantity of gas cylinder. Criteria for exempt category is different for

License to store gas cylinder more than the regulated quantity

Chief Controller

of explosives

Contractor

Kharland

Department

& SPIU



S. No.

Legislation




ty

Administrative

Authority

Responsibilit

y-Procuring &

Following

Responsibi

lity-Supervision

rule, the emption quantity very depending on nature of gas)

different category2 of gases

14. Maharashtra minor, Mineral Extraction (Development and Regulation) Rules 2013

Control of extraction, collection and removal of minor minerals

Yes

Project need minor minerals (like sand, aggregate, murram, etc)

Appropriate permissions will be required if contract undertake extraction himself or use sources already approved

Mines Department/ DEIAA/SEIAA

Contractor

Kharland Department & SPIU

15.

Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996

To regulate the employment and conditions of service of buildings and other construction workers and to provide for their safety, health and welfare measures and for other matters

Yes As the project involve construction activities and handling of heavy machinery

No permit is required-Construction Phase, Mandatory for contractors to provide Safety Health and Welfare measures for workers

Labour Commissi

oner

Contractor

Kharland Department & SPIU

2 LPG : <100kg at a time, Flamable but non toxic: <200 kg at a time, Non flammable- Non Toxic : <200 kg at a time, Any toxic Gas :< 5 cylinders at a time, Acetylene Gas contained in cylinders in dissolved state: , 25 at a time.



S. No.

Legislation




ty

Administrative

Authority

Responsibilit

y-Procuring &

Following

Responsibi

lity-Supervision

connected therewith or incidental thereto.

16.

Other applicable Social Laws

Contractor to Comply with the provisions of these laws as applicable.

• The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 • The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act 1976 • Minimum Wages Act, 1948 • The Payment of Wages Act, 1936, amended in 2005 • Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 • Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 • Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 • Inter-State Migrant Workmen’s (Regulation of

Employment & Condition of Service) Act, 1979 • Petroleum Rules, 2002 • The Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous

Provisions Act, 1952 • Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 and Amendment Act No.43

of 1977 and No.48 of 1978 and amendments • Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 • Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 • Employee State Insurance Act, 1948 • The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970

and Rules • Employer's Liability Act, 1938 (as amended) • Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970 • Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace 9

Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 • The Personal Injuries (Compensation Insurance) Act,

1963 (as amended) • The Electricity Act 2003.

Contractor

KHARLAND DEPARTMENT& SPIU

Legislations Not Applicable to Project • The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules 2001 • Plastic waste management Rules, 2016/ • Maharashtra Plastic and Thermocol Products (Manufacture, Usages, Sale, Transport

Handling and Storage) Notification 2018 • E-Waste Management Rules, 2016 • Maharashtra minor, Mineral Extraction (Development and Regulation) Rules 2013 (Sand

will be sourced from authorized quarries/borrow areas)



S. No.

Legislation




ty

Administrative

Authority

Responsibilit

y-Procuring &

Following

Responsibi

lity-Supervision

• Biological Diversity Act, 2002 • EIA Notification, 2006 • Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996 • Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling rules) 2016 (Provision is made only for first

aid box at camps and construction site with tie up with nearby hospitals. No bio medical waste is likely to be generated at these camps and work site)

• Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 • Explosive Act 1884 & Explosive Rules, 2008 • Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation) Rules, 2000 as amended in 2005 • The Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act 2009 • Guidelines for evaluation of proposals/requests for ground water abstraction for drinking

and domestic purposes in Notified areas and Industry/Infrastructure project proposals in Non-notified areas, 2012

• The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 & Rules, 2007

• Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (May be applicable for chance findings of archaeological artifact/objects)

Source: Prepared by EQMS

Table 2.2 : World Banks Operational Policies - Environmental & Social Safeguard

Name Key Requirement Applicability Remarks OP 4.01 Environmental Assessment

Ensures sustainability and environmental feasibility of the project. Projects are classified into A, B & C category depending on the nature and extent of the impact.

Triggered Project classified as Category A considering nature of activities and impacts. All potential impacts are to be identified and appropriate mitigation measures to developed and implemented.

OP 4.04 Natural habitats

Ensures conservation of natural habitats and discourages disturbance of any natural habitat due to project development by recommending adoption of alternative method/route/approach or adopting management measures

Triggered Alignment of saline embankment falls in CRZ area and work shall be undertaken in close vicinity to the mangroves. Tungareshwar wildlife sanctuary exists at 6.37 km from project site in SE direction. There are no impact of project on the wildlife sanctuary but



Name Key Requirement Applicability Remarks permission shall be required under Wildlife Act, 1972 and as amended as the saline embankment falls within the 10 km of Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

OP 4.36 Forests

Ensures that project activities do not disturbs/interfere with the forest, forest dwellers activities, fauna and flora of the forest. Prevents and discourages deforestation and impacts on rights of forest dependent people.

Triggered Mangroves are protected forests as per the High Court Notification. Mangroves are in close vicinity to the proposed site. No mangroves will be affected, and no forest land will be acquired 131 nos of trees are anticipated to be affected due to the project.

OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement

Ensures minimal involuntary resettlement by considering feasible alternatives project design, assisting displaced people to improve their former living standard.

Not Triggered Not applicable. People are voluntarily donating the land for development of embankment. Consents from land owner is obtained from Kharland Department. The project is for welfare of people and protecting the inner land area from sea water ingress

OP 4.10 Indigenous people

Ensures protection of the dignity, right and cultural uniqueness of indigenous people and ensures they receive social and economic benefits

Not Triggered Not applicable, no indigenous people are present in the project area.

OP 4.11 Physical Cultural Resources

Ensures preservation of property of cultural and religious importance, heritage and property of natural importance and enhancement of cultural properties

Not Triggered No archaeological site exists within 300 m of proposed alignment


World Bank’s operational policy 4.01 (OP 4.01) categorize the project into Category A, B & C on the basis of nature and extent of the impacts anticipated from the project. Scope of Environmental assessment studies depends on the category in which the project falls and is defined below.



Category A - Projects with significant environmental impacts and requiring a full Environmental Assessment (EA),

Category B - Projects with moderate environmental impacts and requiring a lesser level of environmental assessment,

Category C - Projects which require no environmental assessment, but screening required

Screening excercise has been undertaken for the project, and screening exercise indicated the limited impacts of the project. Most of the impacts are anticipated on the environmental and social sensitive receptors located within the proposed RoW and spill over effect will also be observed in immediate surrounding areas. In addition, majority of impacts are short-term, temporary and mitigable with measures except tree cutting. Thus, the impacts of the project anticipated are for the limited time over the limited area. As per the section 6.4 and item no d of the ESMF Volume I, “A detailed or limited environmental impact assessment study (as the case may be depending on findings from the screening exercise) will be undertaken for investments pertaining to saline embankment/bund strengthening works and underground electric cabling (or in exceptional cases for roads with major re-alignments). These sub-projects will undergo an analysis of alternatives, especially in terms of their proposed location and/or design as required under standard EA practice. For sub-projects requiring regulatory clearances (including the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance), alternative site/s will be explored, and for those with no viable alternatives, permissions will be sought in line with regulatory requirements” Since the impacts of the project are short term, temporary and spread over the direct impact zone (proposed RoW) majorly and spill over effects may be felt in immediate surroundings (15 m on either side of the embankment), a limited EIA study is undertaken for the project. The EIA study has focused mainly on the environmental and social sensitive receptors falling within the direct impact zone. All the environmental and social sensitive features falling in the direct impact zone are mapped and strip maps are prepared. Mitigation and management plan are designed so as to minimize impact of renovation of the saline embankment on these environment and social sensitive receptors. Alternative analysis study is also carried out for location, design and with & without project scenario as per WB guidelines. CRZ clearance for renovation of the 8 nos of the saline embankment including Vadhiv has been exempted by MCZMA vide letter no CRZ2013/CR-77/TC-4 dated 6th February, 2015 (Annexure 8.1).

2.2. Environmental Standards

Environmental standards are being framed under above mentioned legislations, acts and rules. Standards to be followed during the development and operation phase of the project are listed below.

1. National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009 (Annexure 2.1)



2. Noise Standards, CPCB (Annexure 2.2) 3. OSHA’S Noise Exposure Limits for the Work Zone (Annexure 2.3) 4. Drinking water Quality Standards-IS: 10500:2012 (Annexure 2.4)

2.3. Key safeguard documents

Other than this EIA report, other supplementary documents prepared under this project are Environment social management framework, Strip Maps, Social Impact Assessment Report and Screening Report.



CHAPTER 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1. Introduction

The Kharland Development board constructed Vadhiv Khar Land Scheme in 1958. The Alignment of Saline Embankment is located in between Vadhiv and Vaitipada villages, Taluka & District Palghar and abuts Vaitarna main creek. The embankment has become under section over the period and thus requires renovation by raising and strengthening. Total length of the embankment proposed is 7.29 km. Embankment is divided by Railway track into two parts, Part A (4.98 Km) and Part B (2.31 Km). Part B is excluded from the proposed scope of the NCRMP- II project, as this part of embankment and benefited area is largely covered by Mangroves. This report covers only Part A of the embankment with length of 4.98 km. Benefited area within part A is 190 ha. Vulnerable population of 1564 people and their property to the tune of Rs. 522 Lakhs can be protected from Cyclone and tsunami by rehabilitating this part of the embankment. In addition, people will be able to carry out agriculture on the land, which gets affected due to saline water ingress in the undersection portions of embankment.

3.2. Project Location, Connectivity and Reliefs

The proposed project involves renovation of the existing saline embankment at Vadhiv and Vaitipada. Geographicaly, the embankment lies between latitudes of “19°32'13.68"N to 19°31'37.49"N” and longitudes from “72°51'4.92"E to 72°51'2.92"E". Vadhiv and Vaitipada villages (benefited areaare like an island and are not connected with the other areas through land or any road. There is a railway line passing through the area which connects the site to other areas. However, there is no station in Vadhiv. A bridge is under construction to connect Vadhiv from the other areas in the District. People commute over the railway line or the temporary bridge constructed along with the bridge under construction. This bridge will connect Vadhiv with other villages through Saphale – Navaghar Road. Map showing location on Google map of the site is given in Figure 3.1.




Figure 3.1 : Google Map for Location of Embankment Site

Benefited area (Vadhiv and Vaitipada villages) of Vadhiv embankment is like an island and are surrounded by Vaitarna creek and the entire area drains into Vaitarna creek. Topographically benefited area is almost flat land and elevation varies from 1-6 m amsl. Entire benefited area is low lying area and is prone to flooding during high tides and cyclones. Maximum water level of the Vaitarna creek near the embankment is 3.98 m w.r.t GTS. To protect the area from flooding, an embankment was constructed by Kharland Development Circle in 1958. However, this embankment has now became undersection and need renovation. Existing top level (RL) of the embankment varies from 0.24 m to 2.55 m. The minimum, maximum and average ground and top levels of the bund is detailed below in Table 3.1:

Table 3.1 : Elevation Levels of the Saline Embankment

Description Maximum (Meters) Minimum (Meters) Average (Meters) Ground Level-RL 3.54 1.38 2.44 Bund Top Level-RL 5.27 3.01 3.99

Source: DPR



3.3. Condition of Existing Embankment

The existing embankment was constructed in 1958. At present it has become dialapated and under section in various sections. Details of the ground level, top width and bottom width of the existing embankment are attached as Annexure 3.1. Photohgraphs of the existing embankment are given in Figure 3.2. Top level (RL) of existing bund varies from 3.01 m to 5.27 m. Available bottom width of existing embankment varies between 3.00 m to 9.84 m. Top width of the existing bund varies 1.00 m to 3.00 m

Photograph showing solar lights and

electricity pole-240 chainage Photographs showing Embankment

Condition -0 chaiange

Photographs showing Jetty-210

mchainage Photographs showing railway track and bridge (underconstruction), connectivity

to embankment-0 m chainage Source: Primary Survey

Figure 3.2 : Photograph of Existing Embankment

3.4. Existing facilities on and around embankment

There are total 131 trees in existing and proposed RoW out of which 128 trees are babul and all are required to be cut as per present design. In addition, 7 nos of solar lights (4 poles between 160 m to 210 m and rest near Jetty chainage 1800m – 3 nos are falling in proposed RoW and are required to be shifted. Access to the jetties will also be affected



and is required to be reconstructed. KLDC has consulted with the gram panchayat/local administration for shifting of the solar lights. Budget for relocation of facilities and providing new access to jetties is considered under the project cost. Details of location of the facilities, which will get impacted due to the proposed project, are given in Annexure 3.2. Other facilities along the proposed RoW which will not be affected includes crematorium, electricity poles, houses and village road.

3.5. Natural Hazards of the Project Area

Project area falls under the costal zone of the Palghar District and is prone to threats of cyclones and inundation during storm. Area in past have experienced two devastating cyclones, i.e. ARB02 in 1994 & Phyan in 2009, which has caused substantial loss of life, and property in the area. HFL/HCFL (Highest creek flood level) level at the site is 3.9898 m. Water level rises upto 3.98 m during high tides in monsoon. At present top level (RL) of existing bund varies from 0.24 m to 2.55 m. Thus, there are likely chances of water entering at the sections where height of the embankment is less. To prevent the impact of cyclone on these embankments, it is proposed to increase the height of the embankment. Top level of the embankment as per proposed design considered is 5.48 m, thus, there is free board of 1.5 m available beyond the HFL/HCL. Seismic hazard is high in the area as the area falls under the seismic zone IV. Structure of embankment is designed as per the seismic zone IV.

3.6. Details of the Proposed Project

Project involves renovation of the saline embankment by raising, strengthening and repairing the existing embankment. Under the project, existing embankment will be compacted, strengethened and height will also be increased. Since the height of the embankment will increase, approach road will also be developed to connect the existing village roads. There is only one CD located at Chainage 760m of the existing embankment, which is in dilapidated condition and this will be abadondoned. Four new CD works are proposed at chainage 340m, 780m, 3500m and 4615m for improving the drainage in the area. Ring bund will be provided at location of all 4 CD work during construction to prevent ingress of sea water. Salient features of the project are given in Table 3.2 below. Detail of width and height of the proposed embankment is attached as Annexure 3.3.

Table 3.2 : Saline Features of Proposed Embankment

S. No Parameter Description

Embankment 1. Type of embankment

(Homogeneous / zoned/ rockfil):- Zoned3

3 Zoned embankments are the one which comprises of zones of selected materials having different degree of porosity, permeability and density



2. Length of embankment (m) : 4980 m

3. Designed Top Width 3.0 m

4. Designed Top bund level TBL 5.48 m

5. Maximum Bottom Width (m) 13.29 m

6. Maximum height of bund 4.1 m

7. Seismcity of the project area (IS:1893)

Zone – IV

8. Slope of embankment. 1) U/S (Field side.)

2) D/S (Creek side.)

1.50 : 1 1.50 : 1

9. Sill level. 2.10 m

10. High tide/flood level. 3.98 m

11. Top of Bund 5.48 m

12. Free board. 1.50 m. Sluice Gate/Ugadi

13. No. of C.D. Works. 4 14. Location of CD work Existing: Ch 760 m. This CD work

will be reconstructed at chainage 770m In addition 3 new CDs proposed at Chaiange 340m, 3500m and 4615m

15. Openings Square opening 16. Catchment area. 2.24 Sq. Kms. 17. Total Discharge by Beals Curve 20.36 cumecs

18. Types of Gates Wooden gates, acting oneway restricting thereby saline water to enter in the benefited area.

Source: DPR

3.7. Right of Way detail & Land details

Existing Vadhiv saline embankment was constructed using private and government lands earlier, however as per the proposed renovation and strengthening the design requires additional land. Width of the embankment as per the existing design and proposed design requirements is shown in the Table 3.3 below and the existing and porposed width and height are detailed in Annexure 3.1 and 3.3. Existing land under the embankment is 3.747 ha and additional land of 2.4176 ha wil be required for the designed bund. Village wise detail of the land requirement is given below in Table 3.4.

Table 3.3 : Showing Existing and Proposed Right of Way (RoW)/Bottom Width Details



Sl. No Name of the Saline Embankment

Existing land width available as RoW in meters

Proposed design width RoW in meters

1 Vadhiv

3m to 9.84 m 8.82 to 13.29 m

Source: DPR Table 3.4 : Village Wise Detail of Land Requirement

Village Existing Land-ha Additional Land-ha Total Land Vadhiv 1.1627 0.95078 2.1135

Vaitipada 2.5843 1.4668 4.0511 Total 3.474 2.4176 6.1646

Source KLDC Survey and invstigation subdivision-Palgarh

3.8. Existing Drainage Conditions

Benefited area protected by existing embankment is drained through only one CD works at 760 m chainage which is not properly functional. This CD work will be reconstructed at Ch 770 m. New 3 CD works will also be constructed to improve the drainage of the benefited area at chainages 340 m, 3500 m and 4615 m. Additionally, longitudinal drains will be provided on the slope of embankment and along the toe of the embankment to drain on creek side so as the water falling on the embankment can easily be drained off to prevent the erision. Drainage system is designed so as the entire water will be channelized to the creek

3.9. Design Criteria

European Economic Community (EEC) has carried out the study and provided the designs to the kharland department for construction of the embankments. European Economic Community (EEC) in their study has considered the designs approved by Government of Maharashtra with certain modifications4. Top level of the embankment is finalized considering the results of HEC RAS computer program. Highest tide levels published by the Maharashtra Maritime Board over a period of 25 years up to the year 2014 are considered for design of the Saline Embankment. The design of the Cross-Drainage works are adopted in the form of R.C.C Structures founded on Raft footings & supported by counter-fort retaining walls on sides to save in the quantity of concrete as per the finalized design

3.10. Construction Methodology

Embankment For construction of embankment, the clearance of the vegetation shall be done for the proposed embankment, Earth will be stripped upto a depth of 15 cm in the proposed RoW. Existing embankment will then be compacted using compactors and rollers. Thereafter the earth (hearting (earth) followed by casing (murrum) material) & other

4 Modification in the Murum bedding below the stone pitching from 10 cm to 30 cm thick



material will be laid in layers as per approved design. Geo-textile will be provided on the slopes followed by murrum. Thereafter stone pitching will be carried out on the embankments using stone rubble or stone chips. Rock toe of the embankment will be constructed for retaining the embankment. CD Works Total 4 nos of new CD works are proposed to be constructed at chainages 770 m, 340 m, 3500 m and 4615 m. Only one CD work is existing which is located at Chainage 760 m which is not functional properly. Existing CD work will be dismantled and new CD work in its place wil be constructed at chainage 770 m. Ring bund will be provided at location of the CD work to prevent flow of water from creek to land during high tide. Existing one CD will be work will be dismantled, and new CD works will be constructed chainage 770m. Raft foundation will be provided for the proposed CD works. Material approved by enginner and as per BOQ will only be used for construction of the CD works. Groynees Groynees are the vertical stone structures which are engineer at the sharp curves or edges of the embankment so as to divert the water/waves to prevent direct hitting to the embankment. These structures will prevent the washing away/scouring and erosion of the embankment. These groynees will be constructed at curvature points in this embankment. Provision for Groynee construction is kept in the DPR. Approach Road To strenghthen the approaches near the Jetties (2. Nos) an approach road of total length 250 m each shall be constructed.

3.11. Slope Stabilization

The stone pitching is provided at Field Side upto H.F.L & at Creek Side upto Top of Bund Level of the saline embankments. The thickness of stone pitching is 20 cms. Pitching is provided from the ground level right upto the top of the embankment. Headers are provided for the pitching on the creek side so as to sustain the wave action and tidal effects. 30 cm thick murum bedding is provided below stone pitching for better strength and stability and also 6 cm thick geotextile filter is provided between stone pitching and murum bedding for better strength and stability. Groynees are also provided to ensure stabilization of the embankment by diverting the flow at curvature points and minimize erosion.

3.12. Waste Generation and Management

Waste which may generate from the project will include the demolition waste, stripped earth, vegetation waste, municipal waste from labour, Dry concrete/empty cement bags/broken bricks and stones, broken wooden supports etc. Estimation is done for the quantity of demolition waste and stripped earth and is given in Table 3.5.



Table 3.5 : Estimation of Quantity of Waste

S. No. Type of Waste & Source

Quantity Managment and Disposal

1 Demolition of Waste: Dismantling of CD works

37.71 cum for the CD works

Segregation into recyclable and non-recyclable waste. Recyclable waste to be sold to the authorized vendors and non-recyclable to be disposed at debris disposal site to be identified by contractor

2 Earth: Stripping of existing embankment and proposed embankment alignment

8763.2 cum for the entire project

To be used for construction of ring bund. At the time of demobilization, ring bunds will be dismantled, and this muck will be disposed to debris disposal site identified by contractor & finalized by KLDC

3 Municipal Waste: generated from labour camps

Approx 20-25 kg/day (@ approx 50 labours in the labour camp)

Disposed off through the local agency in area or pit composted or disposal at the debris disposal site to be identified by contractor

4 Construction Waste: Generated from construction of embankment and CD works

Approx 10-20 kg/day

Segregation into recyclable and non-recyclable waste. Recyclable waste to be sold to the authorized vendors and non-recyclable to be disposed at debris disposal site to be identified by contractor

3.13. Construction Material Requirement

Detail of the construction material requirement, quantity and sources with lead distance are provided in the Table 3.6. All material will be purchased from local vendors only within distance of 35 km maximum from embankment. Earth and quarry materials will be purchased from the authorized suppliers having valid environmental clearance for minor minerals as per EIA Notification, 2006. Vadhiv is an island and is not connected with roads directly. Thus, material will be transported in boat to reach the project site. Quarry map is attached as Annexure 3.4.

Table 3.6 : List of material and their sources with distances

Sr. No.

Material Available at Distance (km.)

Quantity

1 Soil (cum) Kandarwan 2.00 91,736.08 cum

2 Murum (cum) casing material

Kandarwan 2.00 22,314.76 cum

3 Rubble (cum)- pithcing

Manor 35.00 40,795.60 sqm

4 Sand (cum) Pargaon 14.00 682 cum



5 Cement (cum) Saphale 9.00 9053 bags

6 Metal Manor 35.00 1121 cum

7 Geotextile material

- - 40,795 sq mt

Note:- Boats leads are considered for all materials excluding above leads.

Source: DPR

3.14. Time and Implementation

The project will be implemented within the period of 2 years and will be completed before June 2021. The contractor shall start work in different packages wherever approach is available to complete the work in the designated time period. Work should be undertaken only after offset of monsoon season.

3.15. Project Cost

The total estimated project cost for the renovation of embankment, CD work and the approach road will be Rs. 128869635.00. Description of the project cost is shown in Table 3.7. This cost does not include the cost of environmental management which can be referred from EMP chapter of this report.

Table 3.7 : Cost Estimation of the Rennovation of Embankment

Sr.No. Description of Item Amount 1 'Earthen Embankmemt.'' 63954797.00 2 'C.D. Works''. 39728178.00

Total Rs 103682975.00 Add 10 % for price Escalation 11612493.20

Add 12% G.S.T. Charges Of this work 12441957.00 Total 127737425.20

Say Rs. 127737425.00 Source: DPR

3.16. Cost Benefit Analysis

The Benefist cost ration of the project is 6.78 The proposed project is going to potect 190 ha of land and protect 1564 population vulnerable areas/ Houses 348 and costing property wotht RS 522 lakhs. The percentage of annual rate of return comes to 0.004

3.17. Residual Risk Factors

The proposed design of the embankment bund is done based on following assumptions 1. High Flood Level – 3.98 Meters 2. High Flood Level readings/ observations recorded for last 25 years. 3. Free board of 1.5 Meters as per Kharlad Department norms for inland creek 4. The Design Bund Top Level – 5.48m



5. The HEC RAS computer program is used in order to decide the Top levels of the Saline Embankments, in case of locations away from the major creeks & sea. In case of the locations near the major creeks & sea, the recorded highest Tide levels were considered for deciding the Top levels of the Saline Embankments. Accordingly, the highest tide levels as per the tide tables published by the Maharashtra Maritime Board over a period of 25 years up to the year 2016 are considered for design of the cross section of the Saline Embankment.

For any catastrophic hydro-metrological event causing the surge/ tidel/ flood levels more than considered in the design parameters, the bund may not serve the intended purpose for which it is designed. Hence if any event arising in case of any emergency the KLDC shall inform the District Authortities where they will take measures for evacuating and undertaking measures thorugh District Disaster Management Authorities



Chapter 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

4.1. Introduction

Generation of environmental baseline of a project area is an important phase of any Environmental Assessment process. Baseline data provide vital information on the existing environmental quality in which a development is planned. To assess impacts due to the project, baseline environmental conditions have been studied and discussed in this chapter.

The entire study area is classified under two categories i.e. Direct Impact zone and Project Influence area.

Direct Impact Zone: Proposed RoW of the embankment is considered as the direct impact zone as all the project activities will be restricted to the proposed RoW. No project activity like clearance, staging of machinery, stocking of material etc will be done outside the designated RoW of the embankment. Thus, the proposed/design alignment is considered as operational area for this project. However, spill over effects of construction will also occur in immediate surroundings like blockage of access to houses and agricultural fields, impact on mangroves and vegetation along the embankment, dust generation and increased noise levels during construction. Strip mapping is thus done for the proposed RoW and additional 15 m width on each side of the proposed alignment. Strip maps are attached as Annexure 4.1.

Project Influence Area: It is the area, which will be impacted due to the project development. It includes both direct and indirect impact zones. For this study pupose, impacts anticipated are majorly during construction phase and short term only. The impacts which may occur upto 1 km will include disturbance in air quality, increase in noise level, impact on access to village and the agriculture field, shifting of utilities and disturbance of aesthetics. Considering the type of impact, it is anticipated that the impact will not extend beyond the 1 km radius of the proposed project. Thus, project influence area is considered as proposed RoW/alignment and area within 1 km radius of the proposed alignment. However, notified eco-sensitive zones are studied within the 10 km radius are of the proposed alignment. Map showing the saline embankment and 1 km radius buffer area and 10 km radius buffer area are given in Figure 3.1 and 3.2.

4.2. Description of the site and its Environmental Features

Vadhiv saline embankment scheme is situated in Palgarh Tehsil and District. The scheme is like an island in the Vaitarna creek. Geographical coordinates of the kharland scheme are “19° 32’ 10.9” N to 19° 31’ 37.48” N and longitudes from “72° 51’ 5.32” E to 72° 51’

3.16” E. The scheme is located at approx 20 km from the District headquarters Palghar in NW direction. Embankment is not connected with any road but is connected through railway line. A bridge is under construction to connect Vadhiv from the other areas in the District. People commute either through boats or walking over the railway line or the temporary bridge constructed along with the bridge under construction. Arabian sea is approx. 14.5 km from the embankment in West direction. Maximum water level of creek near the embankment is 3.98 m with respect to G.T.S. General elevation of area to be



protected by the saline embankment varies from 1 m to 6 m amsl and is thus various parts are prone to inundation during flood and cyclones as the maximum water level of creek near the embankment is 3.98 m with respect to G.T.S.

Benefited area of the embankment and the embankment are not the part of any notified eco-sensitive area or forest area. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is at approx. 6.37 km from the embankment in SE direction. Mangroves are present all along the embankment on creek side and mangroves are considered as protected forest as per High Court Notification dated 06.10.2005. Mangroves will not be impacted as no mangrove is proposed to be cut or disturbed due to the proposed project. Part of the benefited area and embankment covered with mangroves is now excluded from this project to minimize impact on mangroves. Palghar forest area abuts opposite bank of Vaitarna creek and Varai forest area is at approx. 6.3 km from the embankment in East direction. There are no other notified environmentally sensitive components such as National Park, Elephant / Tiger Reserve, migratory routes of avifauna or terrestrial fauna within 10 Km radius of the site. In addition, no archaeological site or world heritage site is present within 300 m radius of the proposed embankment. Environmental Sensitivity Features of the study are given in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1 : Salient Environmental Features of Vadhiv embankment Site

Sl. No.

Environmental Features Yes No Details

1 Biosphere Reserve √ No notified area within 10 km radius of the embankment

2 National Park √ No notified area within 10 km radius of the embankment

3 Wildlife/Bird Sanctuary √ Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary at 6.37 km in SE direction from embankment

4 Tiger Reserve / Elephant Reserve

√ No notified area within 10 km radius of the embankment

5 Turtle nesting grounds √ No notified area within 10 km radius of the embankment

6 Wetland √ No notified area within 10 km radius of the embankment

7 Mangrove area √ Mangrooves are present all along the embankment on the creek side. Area of embankment covered under mangroves (West of the railway line) is excluded from the project.



8 Estuary with mangrove √ Project area is island in the Vaitarna Creek

9 Natural lake √ None within 1 km area of the embankment

10 Swamp/mudflat √ Present within 1 km area

11 Habitat of migratory birds (outside protected area)


12 Migratory route of wild animals/birds


13 Reserve / protected forest √ Mangroves are declared as protected forest as per High Court order. Mangroves are present on the creek side of the embankment.

Palghar forest area abuts opposite bank of Vaitarna creek and Varai forest area is at approx. 6.3 km from the embankment in East direction.

Other forests are present in 10 km radius area like Chinchoti reserve forest

14 Zoological park/Botanical Garden

√ None

15 Rivers, streams, estuaries or deltaic mouth within 500 M

√ Vaitarna creek surrounds the island site

16 CRZ Area √ Yes, falls under CRZ area. MCZMA has given exemption for renovation of the Vadhiv saline embankment

17 World heritage site √ No notified area within 300 m radius of the embankment

18 Archeological monument/site (under ASI-Central or state list)

√ None within 300 m radius of the embankment

19 Historical places (not listed under ASI-central or state list but regionally/locally important)

√ None within 300 m radius of the embankment



20 Reservoir/Dam √ None within 1 km radius of the saline embankment

21 Public Water Supply Areas from Rivers/Surface Water Bodies/ Ground Water Sources

√ None



Figure 4.1 : Location Map and Surroundings Within 1 km Radius



Figure 4.2 : Location Map and Surroundings Within 10 km Radius



4.3. Physiography and Land Use

Topography of Palghar District is highly variable. It varies from low lying plains in West to hilly tracts in east especially Waghoba hill.

Project site lies in western part of the district. Project area/benifited area is low lying area and gets inundated during the high tide and cyclone. The topography of the benefited area is almost plain sloping towards Arabian sea. Elevation of the benefited area of Vadhiv embankment varies from 1-6 m amsl. Embankment protects the benefited area from getting inundated. Currently embankment has become undersection and thus the sea water can get into the benefited area during high tide and cyclone.

Land use of the direct impact zone (Proposed RoW) comprise of existing saline embankment and agriculture fields only. Land use study is carried out for the project influence area, i.e. proposed RoW and 1 km radius area around the saline embankment. Land use classes with area details are presented in Table 4.2. Land Use map of the project influence area is given in Figure 4.3.

Table 4.2 : Land Use Classes and Area Details of Land Use Classes

S. No. Land Use Classes Area-sq km Percentage (%) 1 Agricultural Land 3.06 27.18 2 Settlement 0.195 1.73 3 Water body 4.12 36.59 4 Open Scrub land 2.36 20.95 5 Marshy land 0.79 7.02 6 Vegetation 0.74 6.57 Total 11.26 100

Source: Satellite Imagery Analysis by EQMS



Figure 4.3 : Land Use Map



4.4. Climate

The climate of the project area is typical as of the west coast of India, with plentiful, regular and seasonal rainfall during the monsoon season. Being coastal area, the diurnal (daily) and seasonal variations in temperature is not much. Historical meteorological data was obtained from nearest IMD station located at Mumbai (Santa Cruz) which is approx 50 km distance. Long-term meteorological data of Mumbai (Santa Cruz) is provided below in Table 4.3.

Table 4.3 : Meteorological Data of Santa Cruz, Mumbai (Period: 1981-2010)

Month Temperatu

re (o C) daily

Relative Humidity

(%)

Rainfall

(mm)

Predominant Wind Direction

(From)

Calm Period

All Cloud Amounts Oktas of

sky

Wind Speed Km/hr

Max Min Max Min 08:30 17:3

0 08:3

0 17:3

0

January 31.1 17.3 70 49 0.3 N, NW 70 1 1.2 1.1 5.6 February 31.3 18.2 68 47 0.4 N, NW 70 0 1 0.8 6.5

March 32.8 21.4 69 51 00 N, NW 63 0 1.4 1.1 7.1 April 33.2 24.2 69 59 0.1 W, NW 48 0 2.6 1.4 7.8 May 33.6 27.0 70 65 11.3 W, NW 29 0 4.5 3.2 9.2 June 32.4 26.6 79 74 483.1 W, SW 28 3 6.3. 6.1 10.9 July 30.4 25.5 85 81 840.7 W, SW 13 5 7 7 12.2 August 30.0 25.1 86 81 585.2 W, SW 20 5 7 6.9 11 September 30.7 24.8 85 76 341.4 W, NW 59 6 6.1 5.8 6.9

October 33.4 23.8 74 63 89.3 N, NW, NE 66 4 .3 .2 .3 November 33.7 21.3 63 54 9.9 N, NW, NE 55 6 1.8 1.9 5.2

December 32.4 18.5 55 51 1.6 N, NW, NE 60 3 1.7 1.6 5.1

Annual Total or Mean

32.1 22.8 74 63 2373 N, NW, SW, W 47 3 3.6 3.3 7.7

(Source-IMD Santa Cruz, Mumbai)

The daily mean temperature varied between 17.3 0C to 33.7 0C. Maximum temperature was recorded in the month of November. Minimum temperature was recorded in January month. Being coastal area humidity is generally high. Relative humidity ranges between 49-86%. The maximum humidity during rainy season is 86%. The annual total rainfall is 2373 mm. Over 93% of the total annual rainfall is received during the monsoon period between June & September.



4.5. Cyclones

Severe tropical storms with wind speed of over 150 km/hr occur in the Arabian Sea, generally during May /June and October /November. However, the frequency of such cyclonic storms passing over Mumbai and surrounding areas is low when compared to East coast of India. Last two cyclones in Maharashtra are ARB 02, 1994 and Phyan, 2009. Wind speed during ARB02 cyclone was between 118-165 kmph (32-45 mps)5 and during Phyan was between 85-95 kmph (24-26 mps). These types of cyclones are classified as very severe and severe category cyclones.6Cyclone hazard prone districts map of India based on frequency of total cyclones, total severe cyclones, actual/estimated maximum wind and PMSS associated with the cyclones showing proposed site and Cyclone hazard prone area map on all India is shown in Figure 4.4.

(Source: National Disaster Management Authority of India)

Figure 4.4 : Cyclone hazard prone districts of India based on frequency of total cyclones, total severe cyclones, actual/estimated maximum wind and PMSS associated with the

Cyclones

5Source: Report on cyclonic disturbances over North Indian Ocean During 1994

6 (Source: Cyclone hazard proneness of districts of India by M Mohapatra, Cyclone Warning Division, India Meteorological Department)

Proposed Site



Tidal Surges

Tidal surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides. The rise in sea level due to high tide may be as high as 3.98 metre (figure 4.5 & 4.6) above the mean sea level.

Source: IMD

Figure 4.5 : Cyclone Prone Area Map of India

Proposed Site



Source: Status Report on Coastal Protection & Development in India

Figure 4.6 : Above Tide Level over Maritime Districts of East and West Coast of India


EQMS Document No: EQMS-NCRMP-SE/VADHIV/01 Issue 01 R 02 70

4.6. Seismicity and Associated Hazards all along the waterways

According to the IS: 1893-1984, the Project area lies in Palghar district of Maharashtra. Palghar District falls under Seismic Zone-III (Moderate Damage Risk Zone (MSK VII)). It means that the area is covered under “Moderate Seismicity-hazard zone. The seismic zoning map of India showing project site is shown in Figure 4.7.

(Source: Seismic Zone Map of India 2002)

Figure 4.7 : Seismic Zones of India

4.7. Soil

Majority of soils present in Palghar District are shallow red soils, medium red deep soil and deep soils however the soils in the project area and environs are slightly deep, poorly drained, fine soils on very gently sloping lands with residual hills with slight erosion and strong salinity associated with moderately deep, well drained fine soils on gently sloping lands with moderate erosion mapping unit no 4 and patches of moderately deep, moderately well drained clayey soils on gently sloping elongated ridges/hills with moderate erosion, associated with very shallow, somewhat excessively drained, clayey soils on moderately steeply slopping lands with severe erosion and strong stoniness, mapping unit no 26 as per NBSS&LUP, Nagpur. Soil map of the project area is given in Figure 4.8. As per soil map of Palghar District, soil of project area varies from moderately deep to moderately deep to shallow.



Source: NBSS&LUP

Figure 4.8 : Soil Map of Palghar District Showing Project Location

4.8. Water Environment

Ground Water Quality

Palghar district is carved out from the Thane District in August 2014. Deccan trap Basalt of Upper Cretaceous to Lower Eocene age is the major rock type covering about 80% of the Thane district. Coastal alluvium is other formation occurring only in western end of the district. Palghar is western part of the Thane District. Project area falls in the coastal area of the Palghar district. Project area is an island within the Vaitarna creek and is formed by the alluvial deposits accumulated over the time. The quality of water is brackish and pumping from this formation has to be restricted to prevent ingression of seawater.

Hydrogeology

Palghar district comprises of two types of formation, i.e. Deccan trap basalt of Upper Cretaceous to Lower Eocene age in Eastern part and coastal alluvium in western part of the district. Project area is an island in Vaitrna creek and formation in the project area comprise of coastal alluvium. Alluvium consist of clayey and muddy deposits. The quality of water is slightly brackish and pumping from this formation has to be restricted to prevent ingression of seawater.

Depth to Ground Water Table: The study area falls in Plaghar block of Palghar District (earlier Thane district). During pre-monsoon period (May 2011), depth to water level in Palghar block varies from 2 mbgl to 5 mbgl and during post-monsoon period (November, 2011), depth to water level in study area varied from 2 mbgl to 5 mbgl.



Stage of Development: As per the CGWB Water Resource estimation figures as a whole for Palghar Block indicates that Net Ground Water Availability is 16002.60 ham and Existing Ground Water Draft for all uses is 1823.77 ham. After making provision for domestic and industrial supply for next 25 Years as 305.07 ham, Ground Water availability for future Irrigation is 13581.06 ham. Overall stage of Ground Water development of the district is 11.40% indicating there is ample scope for ground water development in the district. Palghar block is categorized under “Safe Category”.

Coastal Saline Area and Effect on Ground Water: Being a coastal alluvial tract the whole study area is saline. Both fresh and saline aquifers are present in the area but most of the study area is along the coast and ground water and have been rendered saline due to breach in age old bunds.

4.9. Biological Environment (Project Influence Area: Proposed Row and Area within 1 km radius:)

The Botanical and wildlife species in an area depend on the availability of suitable habitat for survival. Habitat loss and increasing habitat fragmentation are the primary causes of species decline in these environments. This section provides an overview of flora and fauna observed in study area during site visit.

4.9.1 Ecological Profile of Project Area

Ecological study is carried out for the project influence area which is proposed RoW and 1 km radius around the embankment site. The ecology of project influence area includes tree plantation, mangroves, agrarian ecosystem as well as aquatic ecosystem of Vaitarna Creek. In addition, study for identification of the notified eco-sensitive zone is done for 10 km radius area. The ecologically sensitive area located within project is presented in Table 4.1 above.

4.9.2 Terrestrial Ecology in Project Influence Area

4.9.2.1 Terrestrial Flora

Terrestrial flora of proposed RoW and immediate surrounding includes mangroves, shrubs, herbs, trees and agriculture fields. There are agriculture fields on the landside of embankment and mangrooves on creek side of embankment. Most of the agriculture fields are paddy fields.

There are various trees on and along the alignment and majority of them are babul trees. There is a patch of babool trees at chainage 1120, chainage 1500 to 1700 (15 babul trees in this patch) and chainage 3400 to 3900. Other than these patches, there are 6 trees on the existing embankment. All these trees are likely to get affected due to embankment construction. Details of the trees to be affected are given in Table 4.4 below. There are approx 131 trees on the embankment out of hich 128 nos are of babul. Other 3 trees are of Neem, Palas and Tamarind. Tamarind tree is listed in Schedule of the Maharashtra Tree Felling Act, 1964 and thus permission should be taken prior cutting this tree from Tree officer. For remaining trees (Pals, Palsh & Babul trees), permission should be taken from district Collector as per NGT Order dated 8th Jan 2016 – case no 11/2015 (WZ).

Other than trees there are various bushes present on the embankment and along the creek. Mangroves are present all along the embankment on creek side. Prominent mangrove species found in the area are Avicennia marina, Sonneratia caseolaris, Salvadora persica and Acanthus ilicifolius. Some Mangrove associates are also found in the project area,



which includes Cressa critica, Clerodendron inerme, Ipomoea pes-carpae and Sesuvium portulacastrum.

Table 4.4 : Trees to be Affected Due to Embankment Construction

S.No Trees Coordinates Distance from creek side end

of embankment(m)

Chainage/Chainage Range

Number of Trees

1 Palas 19°32'10.41"N, 72°51'10.12"E

3 160 1

2 Babul Trees Patch

19°32' 6.20"N 72°51'42.84"E to

19°32 '4.54"N 72°51'46.95"E

2 1120 43

3 Babul tree 19°32'1.19"N ,72°51'52.93"E

8 1470 1

4 English babul

19°32'0.27"N 72°51'54.54"E

7 1520 1

5 English babul

19°32'0.05"N 72°51'54.55"E

12 1520 1

6 Patch of babul trees

19°31'59.74"N 72°51'55.09"E

13 1500 to 1770 15

7 Neem 19°31'54.59"N, 72°52'2.38"E

9 1790 1

8 Chinch (imli) 19°31'42.62"N 72°52'17.36"E

32 2350 1

9 Patch of babul trees

19°31'30.29"N 72°51'55.20"ETo 19°31'32.76"N 72°51'38.15"E

15 3400 to 3900 67

Source: Site Survey Trees present in the 1 km buffer area from embankment site are Parkinsonia aculeate, Thespetia populnea, Azardirachta indica, Terminalia tomentosa, Tectona grandis, Hygrophila schulli, Lawsonia innermis, Lablab purpureus, Crotolaria juncea, Synedrella nudiflora, Sphaeranthus indicus, Vernonia cineria, Morinda pubescence, Aegle marmelos, Ficus religiosa, Tectona grandis, Calotropis gigentia, Cassia tora, Ficus benghalensis, Tamarindus indicus, Phoenix dactylifera, Psidium gujava, Syzigium cumini, Musa paradisiacal, Carica papaya, Mangifera indica and Ziziphus mauritiana etc. Major crop in the area is paddy. Other than paddy people, grow fruits and vegetables in their fields. Senstive Ecosystem: Benefited area and the embankment are not the part of any notified eco-sensitive zone or forest area. However, mangroves are present all along the embankment on creek side and mangroves are considered as protected forest as per High Court Notification dated 06.10.2005. Palghar forest area abuts opposite bank of Vaitarna creek and Varai forest area is at approx. 6.3 km from the embankment in East direction. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is at approx. 6.37 km from the embankment in SE direction.



There are no other Biosphere Reserve, National Park, Tiger or Elephant Reserve, Migratory Route of Wild Animals/Birds, Zoological Park / Botanical Garden within 10 km radius of the embankment. Rare/Endangered/Threatened (RET) Plants The listed as well as observed floral species has been cross-checked with the Red Data Book of Indian Plants (Botanical Survey of India). No extinct, endangered, vulnerable, rare and/or critical floral species has been found in the project influence area as well as in direct impact zone.

4.9.2.2 Terrestrial Fauna

No significant wildlife is observed in the project influence area as the area is habituated. Mammals: Mammals found in the area includes domesticated cattle and mongoose only. Other terrestrial fauna species includes insects (dragonflies, honeybee, carpenter bees, butterflies), lizards, chameleons, snakes and birds.

Amphibians and Reptiles: Reptiles found in the area are viper snake, cobra, King cobra, Russels viper, rat snake and scaled vipers. Amphibians present in study area includes Frog and Indian bull frog.

Avifauna: Bird species present in the area includes Black drongo, common myna, weaver bird, crow, bulbul, Rose-ringed parakeet, Indian pond heron, purple sun bird, Asian pied starling, dove, Pied bushchat etc.

4.9.3 Aquatic Ecology in Project Influence Area

Vaitarna creek is present in the study area. Aquatic species present in the creek includes crabs, shrimps, octopus, squilla, fishes and amphibians. Fisheries present in the creek are given in Table 4.5.

Table 4.5 : Fisheries in the Vaitarna Creek

S. No. Scentific Name Family Common Name 1. Polynemus tetradactylus Polynemidae Threadfin Salmon (Rawas) 2. Arius dussumieri Ariidae Cat fish (Shingala) 3. Lates calcarifer Latidae Barramundi / Asian Seabass

(Jitada / Khajura) 4. Mugil cephalus

(Linnaeus)(Mugil Oeur) Mugilidae Mullet (Boi/Pit)

5. Scatophagus argus Scatophagidae Spotted scat (Wada) 6. Boleophthalmus

dussumieri Gobiidae Mud skipper

7. Scylla serrata Portunidae Mud Crab (Chimbori) 8. Strongylura strongylura Belonidae Spottail needlefish (Tol) 9. Uca sp. Ocypodidae Fiddler crab 10. Scylla serrata Portunidae Mud crab 11. Penaeus monodon Penaeidae Tiger prawn 12. Penaeus indicus Penaeidae White shrimp 13. Squilla mantis Squillidae Squilla

Source: Consultation with people



Endangered Species

Endangered (EN) species is a species which has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). "Endangered" is the second most severe category for wild populations in the IUCN list after Critically Endangered (CR). No species were found in study area (during study and as per literatutre review), which is listed as endangered species in IUCN category.

4.10. Socioeconomic Environment

Demography of the District

Palghar District is one of the districts in the state of Maharashtra in Konkan Division, formed recently (Aug 2014) and is carved out from Thane District. Palghar District starts from Dahanu at the north and ends at Naigaon. It comprises the talukas of Palghar, Vada, Vikramgad, Jawhar, Mokhada, Dahanu, Talasari and Vasai-Virar. The district is the northernmost part of the Konkan lowlands of Maharashtra.

Palghar District has 4,69,699 ha of the total geographical area covering 1008 villages and 3818 sub-villages as well as 477gram panchayats. The district is bounded by Thane and Nashik Districts on the east and northeast, and by Valsad District of Gujarat state and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli on the north. The Arabian Sea forms the western boundary, while Vasai-Virar is part of Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

As per the census records of 2011, the total population of the Palghar district is 29, 90,116 consisting of 15,45,779 males and 14,44,337 females population. The district has sex ratio 934 females for every 1000 males. The sex-ratio of population in the age group of 0-6 years is 914. Palghar has an urban population of 14,35,210 that is 48% of the total population is living in urbanized area. In the district the literacy rate is 66.65% and male percentage is 72.23 and female literacy rate is 59.28%. The schedule Caste (SC) and Schedule Tribe (ST) community are considered as socially weak, hence the state and central governments have several welfare schemes for their economic and social development. SC population of Palghar District is 134952 out of which male are 67980 and female are 66972 and SC population of Palghar Tehsil is 5804 out of which male are 2896 and female are 2908. ST population of Palghar District is 305125 out of which male are 153657 and female are 151468 and ST population of Palghar Tehsil is 37357 out of which male are 18853 and female are 18504. The talukas, with their populations during the year 2001 and 2011 Census are as follows in Table 4.6.

Table 4.6 : Taluka-wise Population Distribution of Palghar District

S. No.

Name of Taluka

Total Population Census, 2001 Census, 2011

1 Vasai-Virar 795,863 1,343,402 2 Palghar 454,635 550,166 3 Dahanu 331,829 402,095 4 Talasari 121,217 154,818 5 Jawhar 111,039 140,187 6 Mokhada 67,319 83,453 7 Vada 142,753 178,370 8 Vikramgad 114,254 137,625

Source: Census, 2001 and 2011



Demography of Project Area

Saline embankment Vadhiv is located in Palghar tehsil of Palghar District. Proposed embankment is approx 12 km from Arabian Sea. Total length of the embankment is 4.98 km. This saline embankment will protect the area of 190 ha from flooding during cyclones. Present Population (As per DPR) of this benefited area is 1564 and nos of households are 348. Data on population as per Census, 2011 is given in Table 4.7 below. Detailed SIA is prepeared for the project to assess the impact of project on socio-economy. Detailed Socio-economy of the project area can be reffered from the SIA report however brief is presented in sections below

Table 4.7 : Population of Project Area

Village No. of Household

Population No of BPL households Total Male Female SC ST OBC Open

Vadhiv Saravali

190 772 396 376 0 0 0

Vadhi 160 716 372 344 29 4 0 Total 350 1488 768 720 29 4 0 0 0

Source: Census Data dated 2011 Economy and Occupation of the District and Project Area

The district population is mainly dependent on household economic activities, industrial and service sector employment and other. The agriculture – crop cultivation is restricted to a small area and it is an occupation of a small portion of the population. However, agriculture, forestry, Fishing, Industrial and construction activities dominate the primary sector. Since last 20 years several industrial areas are being promoted and built by the Govt in the vicinity of Palghar. The industrial development has promoted employment generation in the Palghar to large extent. The largest aluminum plant, mango pulp canning industries, fishery packaging industries, cold storages, ice making plants and many other industrial installations have generated employment to boost the district economy.

Palghar is located and is considered one of the preferred tourist destinations in Konkan region. Historical places, seashore and coastal area attract tourist.

Palghar and nearby coastal areas are famous for unique fishery species – Prawns, Crabs and many other such species are famous amongst the sea food lovers in local area as well as tourists. These species are also exported to different parts of Maharashtra due to their demand by people. Fishermen community is dominant in all coastal areas on sea side as well as on estuaries, rivers and other water bodies.

In addition to agriculture, the Palghar offers a good residential place for industrial work force in the vicinity of the area. Palghar is a major trade Centre for agriculture, industrial marketing and service sector units.

Broadly, the fishing, agriculture, horticulture, tourism industry and recent decades the industrial development are major sources of earnings for the people. However, any change in the climatic conditions or hydro-metrological disasters, it can affect this economy and sources of livelihoods of the people dependent on these means. Saline Embankment is one of the measures to mitigate the impacts of cyclone and such calamities. Major occupation of the people in the project area is agriculture, aqua culture, sand labour and small business.



Infrastructure in Project Area Project area is not connected with roads. Site is connected with railway only but there is no station in the project area. Only way of commuting is through the boats or through walking on the railway track or a temporary bridge. A bridge is under construction in the project area. Project area is electrified and facilities like primary school is available in the project area. However, no secondary or high school is present in the project area.

4.11. Archaeological Sites:

There is no historical monument or archaeological site are present within the 1 km proximity of the embankment site



CHAPTER 5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

5.1. Introduction

Environmental Impact Assessment helps in identifying the likely impacts due to the project activities for all stages of the project viz, design, construction and operation stage. Impacts are quantified using established practices, tools and mathematical models followed by identification of mitigation measures to mitigate the impacts to acceptable levels.

The project “renovation of existing Vadhiv Embankment” involves various activities, which may have impact on the environment. Impact analysis is carried out for all the activities under project for physical, biological and socio-economic environment. Key issues identified requiring greater attention are related to impact on mangroves, trees, land use, drainage (siltation of drains), community and aesthetics, water, noise, and air quality. Impacts are identified and evaluated for all the project activities during project implementation (construction) phase and operation phase. Detailed impact assessment is given in sections below.

5.2. Project Influence or Environmental Impact Area

Area, which will be impacted due to the project activities, is defined as project influence area. Project influence area includes the area of direct impact zone, i.e. proposed RoW and area within 1 km radius around the proposed embankment site.

For this study pupose, impacts anticipated are majorly during construction phase and environmental parameters to be impaced are mangrooves, trees, air quality, noise levels, water quality, soil quality, hydrology and occupational health & safety. Considering these parameters and type of impact, it is anticipated that the impact will not extend beyond the 1 km radius of the proposed project. Thus, project influence area is considered as Proposed RoW area and area within 1 km radius of the proposed alignment.

5.3. Identification of Project Activities and Associated Impacts

Project activities primarly involves clearing of grass and removal of rubbish, shifting of utilities (solar Poles) and construction of approach road to jetties, cutting of trees, establishment of construction & labour camp, stripping of embankment, material storage and transportation, strengthening and raising height of the embankment, slope stabilisation, debris disposal, dismantling of existing one CD and construction of 4 new CD works and dismantling of construction & labour camp. All these activities may have direct and indirect impact on the physical, biological and social environmental components in the project influence area. However, the impacts are mainly anticipated during the construction phase only. Impacts are identified for each of the project activity and the impact identification table is given in the Figure 5.1.



Table 5.1 : Impact Identification Matrix

Physical Components Biological

Components Social Components

AQ NL SWQ GWQ SQ WR Drainage LU EB A&SE OHS TP&A Existing

Utilities

AM CP

Pre Consgtruction and Construction Stage Clearing and Removal of Vegetation and Cutting of Trees from existing and proposed alignment route

√ √ √ × √ × √ √ √ √ √ √ × × ×

Shifting of the utilities (solar Poles, disturbance of access to jetties and temporary impact on access to village, houses, crematorium and fields

√ √ × × × × × × × √ √ √ √ × ×

Setting up construction camp and material storage areas

√ √ √ √ √ √ × √ √ √ √ √ × × ×

Sourcing, Transportation and Storage of earth for raw materials for the proposed project

√ √ √ × √ × × × √ √ √ √ × × ×

Sourcing Water for Construction and Labour

√ √ √ √ × × × × × × × √ × × ×

Renovation of embankment

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × √

Demolition of old CD works-1 no and Construction of new CD works-4 nos

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × √

Debris disposal (management)

√ √ √ √ √ × √ √ √ √ √ √ × × ×

Project Activity

Impacted Environmental

Components



Dismantling of construction and labour camp

√ √ × × √ × × √ √ √ √ √ × × ×

Operation and Maintenance Monitoring and Maintenance

× × × × × × × × √ × × √ × × ×

Remarks Increase in concentration of air pollutants like PM10, PM2.5, CO, SO2, NO2 due to emission from vehicle, machinery, equipment and DG sets

Increased noise level due to operation of vehicle, machinery, equipment and DG sets

Entering of

contaminated run-off from site

to vaitarna creek

Need of Dewate

ring may be there during

embankment

construction

Contamination of soil

due to accidental spillage of

solid/hazardous

material, construction

material, disposal of

waste water

Water requirement for

construction

purpose and

drinking

Siltation of the

drainage

network

Some agriculture

area may be taken for

embankment construction

and temporray impact due to establishment

of labour & construction

camps. However after construction of embankment, net area under agriculture will

increase

Cutting of babool,

Imli, neem & Palas

trees and working in

close vicinity to

mangroves

Loss of visual

amenity due to constru

ction works being

carried out.

Aesthetics will

significantly

improve after

project implementation

Handling of

heavy machin

ery, working along the

roads etc are all risk activitie

s

Traffic congestion and traffic

diversion due to

material transport

ation and

construction

works

Shifting of the

utilities (like solar lights)

No impact found

Acces to jetties will

be disturbed so new

approach road will be constructed. Access to houses,

crematoriu, fields and

villages etc will be

disturbed temporarily so alternate

access needed during

construction phase

AQ-Air quality, NL-Noise Level, SWQ-Surface water quality, GWQ-Ground water quality, SQ-Soil quality, WR-Water Resources, OHS Occupational health& safety, LU-Land use, EB-Ecology & Bio-doversity,TP&A-Traffic Pattern and Assessibility, AM-Archaeological monuments, CP-Cultural Properties, A&SE-Aesthetics and Socio-economy

Draft Final EIA for Project “Rehabilitation of Saline Embankment of Vadhiv, Vaitipada Villages at PalgharTaluka, Palghar District, Maharashtra under NCRMP-II Project


5.4. Impact Assessment and Evaluation

Identification of project activities (project implementation and operation phase) and environmental components which may be impacted due to each of the project activities/ components is carried out and is given in the Table 5.1. Significance of impacts on each of the identified environmental component for all the activities is assessed and evaluated using qualitative and quantitative techniques and is given in the sections below. Thereafter, cost-effective appropriate mitigation measures are proposed to eliminate or minimise the identified impacts. An EMP has been designed to ensure the effective implementation of the proposed mitigation measures (refer chapter 8). Impact assessment and evaluation along with the mitigation measures are given in sections below.

5.5. Impacts during pre-construction and construction Phase

5.5.1 Impact Due to Shifting of Utilities

Utilities existing along and on the embankment, includes solar poles, electricity poles, crematorium, solar lights, jetty and village road. However, no structures apart from solar lights will be affected due to the proposed project. Details of the facilities to be affected is given in Annexure 3.2. Before dismantling of the solar lights, KLDC shall ensure analternative arrangements shall be made. Thus, measures shall be taken to prevent the impact of shifting the solar lights on community. Measures proposed are listed below:

Mitigation Measures

• Proposed shifting locations shall be confirmed by gram panchayat with the concerned stakeholders and gram panchayat shall undertake the responsibility of shifting

• Alternative arangements for lighting shall be made before dismantling the solar light till the time solar lights are shifted and commissioned

• The necessary costing for shifting of these utilities shall be included in the DPR cost or as agreed with Gram Panchayat.

5.5.2 Impact Due to Shifting of Community infrastrucute /Properties and Acess to Properties

No Community property/ infrastructure will be impacted due to the proposed renovation works.

However, access to two number of jetties (chainage 210m and 1800m) will be impacted due to the proposed project, hence approach road of 250m is proposed for each jetty. In addition, access to houses, crematorium and fields will be affected temporarily during the construction phase thus necessary alternate arrangement is required during construction phase only. All these impacts are short term and temporary but significant if not managed properly. Thus, measures shall be taken to prevent the impact on the communities to be affected. Measures proposed are listed below



Mitigation Measures

• Approach road shall be constructed as proposed under DPR for providing approaches to the two nos of jetties.

• Access to both jetties shall not be disturbed at same time. These should be done one by one

• Alternate access (temporary) shall be provided for crematorium, village, agriculture fields and houses during construction phase

• Necessary safety and protection work shall be undertaken by the contractor

• Contractor shall ensure adequate signage and safety measure including installation of display, signage and diversion boards

5.5.3 Impact Due to Clearing of Vegetation and Cutting of Trees and Impact on Mangroves

Vegetation on the proposed alignment includes bushes, shrubs, herbs and trees. Also, mangroves are present all along the creek side. Development is proposed to be carried out only on embankment and towards the landside. No mangrove is proposed to be removed or cut as per the current design. However, being in close vicinity to the development area (embankment and CD works), there could be impact on mangroves during construcution, so mitigation measures shall be taken up as detailed below. Total 131 trees (1-Palas, 1-Neem, 1- Tamarind and 128 babul trees) are coming inside the proposed embankment alignment. Details of the trees to be affected is given in Annexure 3.2. These trees are majorly located on the top and slope of existing embankment. Tamaring is listed under the Maharashtra Tree Felling Act, 1964 and permission is required prior tree cutting from Tree OIfficer. Permission is required to be taken for cutting other trees from the District Collector as per NGT order dated 8th Jan 2016 – case no 11/2015 (WZ). Cutting of These trees will have impact on bio-diversity, soil quality and air quality of the area. Thus, measures should be taken to minimize the impact due to tree cutting.

Mitigation Measures

• Contractor shall take approval of the concerned Engineer before site clearance

• Efforts shall be made to save these trees through design changes. However, during embankment construction measures shall be takenup to retain the trees as much as possible.

• A joint visit shall be conducted by the Kharland department along with the environment expert of the contractor to ascertain the tree saving and requirement of tree cutting. If any change in the design measure is suggested for saving the tree then that shall be updated in the EMP document by the contractor

• If any trees need to be removed from the proposed right way before commencement of work it shall be done by obtaining permission from the District Collector for cutting of the trees as per NGT order dated 8th Jan 2016 – case no 11/2015 (WZ).



• Identified trees (as per joint visit of KLDC & contractor and tree cutting permission) for cutting should be cut. Cut logs should be managed as per the condition given in tree cutting permission

• No other flora should be harmed other than identified and marked vegetation and trees

• Vegetation (bushes, weeds etc) at the site shall be removed in the presence of Environmental Expert of the Contractor and Kharland Department

• Scrapped vegetation waste shall be collected and shall be disposed off at the debris disposal site

• Compensatory afforestation for every tree cut shall be planned in the ratio of 1:10. Area for plantation shall be identified with the help of Forest Department and Kharland Department and SPIU shall be requested to transfer the fund to Forest Department, based on the estimate from Forest Department.

• Stacking, transport and storage of wood shall be done as per prevailing norms of the state forest department

• Mangroves are present along the creek side. During the strengthening and repair process, mangrove shall not be disturbed. All mangroves shall be preserved. Any additional land if required for strengthening of the embankment shall be takenup on creek side only if mangroves are not present else land on agriculture field side shall be considered with consent of landowners.

• No mangrove shall be disturbed or removed during dismantling & reconstruction of CD works and Ring bund construction & dismantling.

• The existing boundary of the bund away from the mangrove area on the creek side is considered as the edge of the proposed alignment. The proposed bund will extend to the field side to accommodate for its increased width.

• Since embankment in buffer zone (50 m) of mangroves, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Forest Department (Mangroves Cell) is obtained vide letter No. 359/ 2018-19 dated 18/09/2108 and contractor shall follow all the conditions of the NOC. NOC is attached as Annexure 5.1.

• Contractor shall study the strip map for mangroves presence. (Strip mapping is prepared in July 2018 to show the presence of mangroves). This strip maps shall be followed strictly for available bottom width and additional private land required for embankment strengthening

• All caution shall be exercised to prevent any harm to mangroves

5.5.4 Impact Due to taking the land for Renovation of the saline embanknent

As per Kharland Authority estimate approx. 2.4176 ha of additional land is required for strengthening of the embankment. However, landowners are willing to give their land free of cost to the kharland department for development of the proposed embankment.



All 61 land owners have also signed the consent letters for donating the land for embankment strengthening purpose. Development of embankment will protect their remaining land from saline water ingress and infertility due to salinity. Kharland Department has carried out meeting with Patwari, Sarpanch, land owners and other villagers and has discussed the issue in length. Land owners have signed the paper of consent for voluntary contribution of land for proposed project. Thus, there is no major impact anticipated due to taking the additional private land for development of the embankment. A few measures are proposed to be taken to minimize any impact on the community due to taking the land for the proposed project.

Mitigation Measures

• Consultation shall be carried out with the community again prior start of construction

• Grievance readdress mechanism shall be provided at Kharland office so as community can lodge the complaint if any

• Land shall be taken on land side as per the proposed design and by obtaining consent letters only

5.5.5 Impact Due to Setting up of Construction Camp, material storage and debris disposal areas

Construction camp sites are established for development of storage yards, site office, staging of machinery and equipment and other activities. Impacts are anticipated due to location of the project. Establishment and operation at construction camps may lead to noise pollution, dust generation and generation of solid waste and may have impact if located close to residential area or environmental and social sensitive areas. Construction camp involves operation of various machinery and equipment, which may pose occupational health risks to construction workers. Storage and spillages of oils can contaminate the soil. Inadequate space for parking may also lead for vehicle idling and dust generation. There will be generation of sewage and run-off from site which shall be managed to prevent generation of unhygienic conditions and sanitation issues. Uncontrolled disposal of debris and wastes may lead to dust generation, change in land use and impact the surrounding aesthetics. These issues are short term in nature and are restricted to construction period and construction camp site but may be significant if not managed. All the anticipated impacts are manageable with the proposed mitigation measures which are measures are given below:

Mitigation Measures

• Contractor shall identify the sites for setting up material storage area, construction camp, and if any plant established shall notify the Executive Engineer for their approval for the site.

• Any plant or construction camp site & construction material storage site shall be sited at a min. distance of 150 m from water body and 500 m from residential area or any sensitive location like school or hospital. Mobile units can be placed within 250 m distance of residential area also. These plants shall be located in downwind direction of any residential area.



• Available Government waste land along the embankment shall preferably be used for the establishment of these plant sites with the permission of the concerned authority.

• If usage of this land is not possible then the private land which is currently not being cultivated within the benefited area can be used for the establishment of the plant site with the consent of the land owner.

• Site shall be marked on the map and the layout of such sites along with the photographs shall be submitted to Kharland department prior to setting up any such facility to obtain prior approval

• These sites shall be fenced preferably with the sheets so as to minimize the exposure of the public to the dust

• Establishment and operation of these plants shall be initiated only after obtaining consent to establish and consent to operate from MSPCB by the contractor

• Contractor shall ensure all measures for dust control (like sprinkling of water) and prevention of water, soil (preventing flow of contaminated water from camp) and noise pollution shall be takenup.

• Speed limits at site shall be maintained between 15-20 km/hr

• Contractor shall ensure parking of vehicles or installation of machineries shall not block the access or block public utilities in the project area.

• 2 Bio-toilets (one for male and one for female) shall be provided at construction camp, storage areas and operational areas.

• The bio toilet must have provision of at least 1000 litres overhead water storage. It shall be well maintained and in usable condition at all the times. It shall be regularly cleaned, and overhead tank replenished as per requirement. Work force shall be oriented to use mobile toilets. No open urination/defecation shall be allowed.

• Drinking water facility shall be available for workers at site

• Loose construction material and waste storage area shall be paved and covered

• Oil shall be stored on concreted floor with spillages and leak collection pits

• Oil interceptor shall be provided in vehicle cleaning areas

• Contractor shall ensure all construction vehicle shall comply with traffic rules and carry PUC certificate.

• Contractor shall ensure First Aid Kits at the camp in case of any emergency.

• Contractor shall ensure provision of Fire extinguishers in the storage/ yard area

• Location of storage of each material shall be pre-identified and signage shall be provided for the same

• Provision of sprinklers for dust suppression shall be made



• Contractor shall ensure weekly inspection by Environment and Safety experts of thecontractor to confirm fitness of these plants and following points shall be verified during their visit

o All plants are working in goodworking condition

o Dust pollution control measures are being takenup as per the consent orders

o Noise monitoring shall be taken up to ensure prevention of noise pollution

o Contractor shall ensure Workers safety by providing and encouraging use of PPEs

o Contractor shall ensure the maintenance of record including Log book of operation of the plants

• Contractor shall ensure after completion of the construction works these plant sites shall be restored back to the original condition.

• Contractor shall ensure all waste and machinery shall be removed from the site. Site shall be made clean and free from any temporary structure.

• Contractor shall ensure renovation of the site as per the provision of the contract and by providing of a vegetation cover in the form of grass and small herbs.

5.5.6 Impact Due to Setting up of Labour camps

Setting up of labour camp could have impact on air quality of area due to site clearance, establishment, burning of bio-mass and movement. In addition, there will be generation of sewage and waste from kitchen area, which can pollute the water quality and soil quality of area and may create unhygienic conditions. There will also be generation of municipal waste from the labour camps, which again requires proper management to prevent environmental pollution. There could also be impact on workers’ health if proper waste and sewage management facility and other basic facilities are not available for the workers. All these anticipated impacts are short term and localized, i.e. restricted to construction phase and labour camp site. These impacts may be significant if not managed properly. The proposed mitigation measures are as follows:

Mitigation Measures

• Labour camp shall be established only if local labour is not available.

• No workforce camps shall be set up at any of the operational areas. Each workforce is to be provided with suitable type of rented accommodation or in the labour camp established for the project. Transportation facility shall be provided to workers for commuting between construction camp and workplace. Pooled transportation facility shall be provided to workers who opt to stay at their residence.

• Labour camps shall not be established on agriculture land, vegetated and planted land area and shall be set up at least at a minimum distance of 250 m from water body. Approval shall be obtained from gram panchayat prior setting up such camp.



• The location, layout and basic facility provisions of the labour camp and photographs of the location will be submitted to Kharland Department for prior approval before establishing it. Contractor will comply with the relevant provisions of Building and other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act 1996.

• The contractor will provide and maintain well ventilated living accommodation and ancillary facilities for workers in functional and hygiene manner.

• Minimum basic facilities like fans, first aid, rest areas, sanitation facility & dustbins, fire-safety measures, cooking area, bathing area and washing area shall be provided in the camps. Open urination/defecation shall be strictly prohibited. Two Mobile toilet with anaerobic digestion facility shall be provided by contractor. Contractor shall make arrangement with local municipal extractor for disposal of night soil.

• Provision of supplying clean and cool drinking water shall be made at labour camp, construction camp and work sits for workers. A mobile drinking water counter/kiosk with minimum 300 litter capacity and two taps with bottom tank to collect waste water will be made close to worksite (say within 100 m of site)

• Provision of LPG shall be made for cooking. Use of wood as fuel shall be fully prohibited. No open burning of bio-mass shall be allowed. Separate cooking area shall be designated if common mess is not provided.

• Once labour camp is discontinued then site shall be restored to original condition

• The domestic waste shall be segregated at site into recyclable and non-recyclable materials. Recyclable material shall be sold to recyclers and non-recyclable material shall be send for disposal through the local bodies

• The contractor shall take necessary HIV/AIDs prevention awareness measures will be taken at labour camps by the contractor including provision of contraceptives. Every quarter, HIV/AIDs awareness programme shall be organised by EHS officer of the contractor. Contractor will prohibit contractor for use of any explosive, destruction of trees or disposing of waste to any water bodies or nearby open lands. Contractor will be responsible for the action of his employees.

• Inspection shall be carried out by the environmental expert of the contractor and executive engineer of Kharland department once a quarter to ensure availability of minimum facilities at the camp and sanitation level at the camp. Status report shall form part of quarterly report from Kharland department to SPIU.

• Daily attendance shall be taken at worker camp by contractor.

• A crèche facility shall be provided for the children of worker if the female and male contracted labour are more than 50.

5.5.7 Impact Due to Waste Generation and Setting up Debris Disposal Site

Waste to be generated due to the project includes demolition waste, construction debris, municipal waste from labour camp, used oil from machinery & equipment and excavated



muck from stripping. It is estimated that 37.71 cum of waste will be generated due to dismantling of CD works and 8763.2 cum of muck will be generated from stripping. This waste if not treated may have significant impact on the environment thus it is required to be manged. For the management of waste, a site is to be identified and established for disposal of debris. Setting up of this site shall also have impact on the land use and soil quality of the area. Following measures are proposed for management of the waste.

Mitigation Measures

• Construction and demolition waste shall be managed as per C&D Waste Rules, 2016, municipal waste shall be managed as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and hazardous waste shall be managed as per the Hazardous and Other Waste Management Rules, 2016

• A site must be identified by the contractor prior start of construction for disposal of the above-mentioned waste material. This site shall be located minimum 50 m distance from water body and 250 m from a residential area.

• Muck generated from stripping shall be used for construction of the ring bunds after obtaining consent from the KLDC engineer. Thus, clearance of vegetation followed stripping of the soil should be the first activity to be carried out for the proposed project

• The site shall be approved by the executive engineer of Kharland Department

• Contractor shall submit the location, area and photographs of the proposed debris disposal site to the Kharland department at least 15 days in advance for their acceptance of the site.

• Contractor will ensure that the debris are collected and transported to the pre-designated and approved debris disposal site. Record of debris generated and transported shall be maintained by contractor

• All the waste shall be segregated into recyclable and non-recyclable waste. Recyclable waste shall be sold to authorized vendors and non-recyclable waste shall be disposed off through local agencies in the area

• Compostable fraction of the municipal waste to be generated from the labour camps shall be pit composted if possible

• Hazardous waste shall be stored in isolated location in HDPE container only and shall be disposed off through authorized vendors. NOC shall be obtained for disposal of hazardous waste from MSPCB.

5.5.8 Impact Due to Construction Material Sourcing and Establishment of Borrow Areas Transportation

All the materials will be sourced from local area, i.e. within 35 km radius from the project site. Sourcing of materials from local areas will ensure minimal emissions during transportation. No new borrow area or quarry will be established. Material will be



sourced form the licensed quarries/borrow areas and authorized suppliers. Construction material if sourced from unauthorised sourced may lead to illegal mining or other activities.

Storage area for material is expected to be located close to project area. The location of store preferably is recommended not to be more than 2 km distance from embankment site. Material if stored in open may generate the dust which may add to the dust concentration in the air, so measures are required to prevent the impact on air quality. IThese impacts due to sourcing and storage of material are short term but significant if proper measures are not taken up during the pre-construction and construction stage. Measures are proposed to mitigate the impacts and they are listed below.

Mitigation Measures Measures for Sourcing of Earth • Existing earth from the embankment shall be used to maximum and only additional

earth required should be sourced from external source.

• The project requires approx. (91,736.08 cum for hearting + 22,314.76 cum for casing) for embankment. Earth shall be obtained from the approved quarries of Kharland Department. Earth shall be obtained from the approved quarries of Kharland Department.

• KLDC shall ensure the proposed borrow areas have permission from the appropriate authority including Environmental Clearance (DEIAA/ SEIAA).

• KLDC had identified a tentative borrow areas at a distance of 2 km i.e. in village Kandarwan, Palghar Taluk and District Palghar which shall be used.

• Contractor shall get approval of Kharland department prior to opening and closure of every borrow area. Kharland and TPQA shall approve the borrow pits in accordance to the IRC recommended practice for borrow pits (IRC 10: 1961)

• Contractor shall develop borrow area plan indicating the location and area of the identified borrow area along with the consent order of land owner, photographs of the area and geographical coordinates of the corners of the borrow areas

• Finalization of borrow areas for earth and all logistic arrangements as well as compliance to environmental requirements, as applicable shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

Selection Criteria of Borrow areas is as follows:

• Contractor shall identify the potential borrow areas and take permission from Executive Engineer before operating any borrow areas.

• The Contractor shall not start borrowing earth from selected borrow area until the mutual agreement is signed between landowner and Contractor. Copy of the document shall be submitted to Executive Engineer.



• The Contractor in addition to the established practices, rules and regulation will also consider following criteria before finalizing the locations.

1. The borrow area shall not be located in agriculture field unless unavoidable i.e. barren land is not available.

2. The borrow pits shall not be located along the roads. 3. The loss of productive and agricultural land shall be minimum. 4. The loss of vegetation is almost nil or minimum. 5. Sufficient quality of soil is available. 6. The Contractor will ensure the availability of suitable earth. The Contractor

shall obtain representative samples from each of the identified borrow areas and have these tested at the site laboratory following a testing programme as approved by the concerned Engineer. It shall be ensured that the fill material compacted to the required density.

7. Planning of haul roads for accessing borrows areas shall be undertaken during this stage. The haul roads shall be routed to avoid agricultural areas as well as forest areas as far as possible and shall use the existing village roads wherever possible.

• Contractor shall not be permitted to borrow areas in forest areas

• Contractor shall identify location of borrow areas and get approval from E.E staff.

• Earth material shall be taken from barren land or selected borrow area during lean period as per IS Code 1498 after taking approval from Executive Engineer.

• Borrow areas shall be dug as per IS code :4701 and prior approval from the competent authorities must be taken before execution and mutual agreement with the land owners shall be taken by the contractor and ensure the borrow areas should not have any environmental issues like water logging etc.

• Borrow pits shall be drained to avoid stagnation of water and the bottom should be levelled properly / bottom level of borrow pits should be fixed with reference to the prevailing ground slope towards the nearest natural draiinage course.

• Borrow areas shall be avoided in agricultural areas

• Required permission shall be obtained from the authorized person as stipulated in the Maharashtra State minor minerals act and if operating in private lands mutual agreement and no objection certificate need to be produced to E.E by the contractor.

• No borrow pits shall be dug within 5m of the toe of the embankment, if the depth of the borrow pit is less than 0.5m it shall be after 5m of the toe of the embankment and if the pit depth shall be more than 0.5m it shall be 10m of the toe of the embankment or within such a distance from the toe of the bank where a 4:1 hydraulic gradient line cuts the ground surface, which ever more.

• Borrow pits shall be drained to avoid stagnation of water and the bottom shall be levelled properly / bottom level of borrow pits shall be fixed with reference to the



prevailing ground slope towards the nearest natural drain based on the site conditions

• Borrow areas shall be preferably outside CRZ areas

• Precautions to be taken up if Private Lands are used:

• If waste land is not available, then soil from the agriculture fields can be taken with the consent of the landowners.

• An agreement shall be formed with land owner indicating the area to be borrowed, the quantity of earth to be excavated, time for borrowing, restoration works and the cost to be paid to land owner in local language. Borrow areas shall not be constructed near the road side.

• Along with the consents, the Contractor shall apply to appropriate authority including obtaining Environmental Clearance from DEIAA/ SEIAA through Kharland Department.

• Contractor shall ensure that borrow area shall be planned so as to minimize the vegetation loss, no tree cutting is required and shall not be located close to roads (up to 50 m).

General Conditions to be followed

• Haulage of material to the areas of fill shall proceed only when sufficient spreading and compaction plants are operating at the place of deposition

• Top soil from the borrow area shall be removed up to depth of 15 cm and shall be preserved under covered condition. This soil shall be spread on the borrow area during closure. A 15cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal).

• Restoration of the Borrow pits shall be done as per the EC conditions and in case of private lands it shall be as per willing of the land owner i.e. conversion to aquaculture farms/ farm ponds etc as per the site conditions.

• Contractor shall keep records of all the borrow earth and TPQA shall check and verify all the sources and approvals time to time and if any issues arises it shall be brought to the notice of SPIU

• The Contractor will keep record of photographs of various stages i.e. before using materials form the location (pre-project), for the period borrowing activities (Construction Phase) and after renovation (post development), to ascertain the pre and post borrowing status of the area.

Measures for Sourcing of Other Construction Material



• Other materials required are aggregates, cement, sand, steel and geotextile. (Aggregates: 40,795 cum for stone pitching; and metal 1121 cum; Cement: 9085 bags, Sand: 682 cum, geotextile sheets: 40,795 sqmt)

• Contractor shall ensure all materials used in construction of embankment shall be purchased from approved quarry suggested by kharland Department. No other sources are permitted. Quarries/suppliers identified by KLDC are Manor at 35 km for aggregates, cement, wood, T.W. Ballies & steel from Saphale at 9 km and sand from Pargaon at approx 14 km.

• A joint visit may be made by environmental expert of the contractor, Executive Engineer Kharland Department to verify the quality and suitability of material, environmental approvals and environment management measures at the quarry site.

• The Contractor shall finalize the quarry for procurement of construction materials after assessment of the availability of sufficient materials, quality and other logistic arrangements.

• A preliminary survey has been carried out by the Executive Engineer and identified the quarry and is provided in DPR

• If extraction shall be done, prioritize sites already permitted by the Mining or concerned department,

• Contractor shall purchase materials and finalize vendors who have valid permissions.

• If other sites are necessary and the contractor want to use, let the contractor obtain necessary permission from the concerned regulatory authority and inform Executive Engineer.

• Contractor shall ensure use of potable water for every construction activity. Contractor shall provide necessary approval regarding water-supplying agency.

5.5.9 Impact Due to Transportation of Construction Material and Debris

Transportation of material may generate dust and other vehicular emissions (SO2, NO2 and CO) leading to air pollution. There will be increased vehicular movement on roads due to transportation of material which may lead to traffic congestion and increased risk of accidents. However, all the materials will be sourced from local area, i.e. within 35 km radius from the project site. Sourcing of materials from local areas will ensure minimal emissions during transportation. Impacts due to transportation and storage of material mare short term but are manageable if suitable mitigation measures are taken up. Construction material if sourced from unauthorised sourced may lead to illegal mining or other activities. Mitigation Measures • Material transportation shall be carried out in covered vehicles only

• Transportation vehicles shall have valid PUC certificate



• Transportation vehicle shall strictly follow the speed limits designated for the roads and speed shall be limited to 10 kmph at the site

• Transportation vehicle shall be properly serviced and maintained

• Transportation vehicle shall no way block the villager’s access.

• Contractor will ensure that all construction vehicle use only the designate haulage road and no shall drift to agriculture field and affect the standing crops.

• Bamboo shall be used for haulage road boundary marking.

• Haulage road shall be restored to original condition and returned to farmer after construction work is over.

5.5.10 Impacts Due to Hiring of Labour

Labour will be required to hire for construction phase. This will render positive impact on community as jobs will be generated for local people. This will improve the quality of life of people. Further if labour is hired from outside then there is influx of people in the area though temporarily, but this additional population have its impact on the community. Thus, following measures shall be taken to prevent impact and the measures are given below: Mitigation Measures • Contractor shall employ local people preferably for carrying out the construction

works of embankment

• If the local labour is not available, then contractor shall obtain a letter from the panchayat officials in this regard and then only can hire labour from outside

• No child labour shall be allowed at the site

5.5.11 Impact due to Operation and Management of the construction vehicle and machinery

During operation and management of machinery and equipments used during construction phase generate gaseous emissions, increase of noise level, leakage of oil and grease, generation of waste water from cleaning which may have impact on surface water body located nearby, air, soil and noise quality, impact on aesthetics, construction workers and the residents located nearby. These measures are short term but may be significant if proper mitigation measures are not taken up. These impacts can be managed with the mitigation measures, which are proposed below. Mitigation Measures

• All the construction vehicles and machinery shall meet the prescribed exhaust standards (Bharat stage emission standards)



• Machinery to be installed close to the creek/nallah, i.e. for construction of CD works shall be checked for oil and grease leakage

• Weekly inspection shall be carried out by Environment and Safety expert of contractor to confirm fitness of these vehicle and machinery and following points shall be verified during the visit

o PUC certificates of wheel or chain mounted machinery/vehicle

o All vehicle and machinery are clean and properly serviced and maintained. Cleaning water shall flow over to waste water collection tank after passing through oil interceptor.

• A log book will be maintained documenting all fueling and maintenance events (date, time, location, condition of site, weather conditions, amount of fuel on maintenance event, issues

5.5.12 Impact on Drainage due to Siltation during Renovation of Embankment and Reconstruction of Cross Drainage works

There are likely chances of falling of sand/earth from slope and embankment to the creek which are flowing along the embankment leading to siltation of the drains and the creek. In addition, banks of the embankment may get eroded due to wave action which will increase siltation of the creek and loss of the soil from the embankment during construction. One CD work is present along the proposed alignment, which is not sufficient for draining the benefited area of emnbankment. Also, this structure is in dilapidated condition thus it is proposed to dismantle the existing CD work and construct 4 CD works to improve drainage of the area. Total CD works for cross drainage purpose will be 4 Nos. During construction of CD work there are likely chances of flowing of the saline water from creek to land side that will make the soil and the drains inside the benefited area saline. Thus, measures should be taken to prevent the flow of saline water to landward side. The impacts anticipated are short term, temporary but significant if proper mitigation measures are not adopted. Proposed mitigation measures are given below Mitigation Measures:

• Existing CD work shall be dismantled, and new 4 CD works shall be constructed to ensure proper drainage across the embankment

• Ring bund should be provided at location of CD work construction to prevent landward flow of saline water.



• A silt fence (geo textile sheets with bamboos7) shall be provided along the active construction area or say 1 km, at the base of the embankment on creek side and around the stockpiles prior to start of construction works. The fencing shall be retained till the embankment up-gradation for activity area is completed and slopes are stabilized

• Contractor shall not dispose or allow disposal/spillage of earth or any other construction material or debris into the creek/nallah

• All loose construction material shall be stored on the paved surface and in covered condition

• Longitudnal drains shall be provided for flowing the water from top of embankment to the bottom to prevent the erosion of embankment

• Arrangement shall be made for prevention of flow of creek water to agriculture field during Cross drainage reconstruction works (1 no). A ring bund is proposed to be constructed to prevent the flow of saline water to the field side.

• CD work construction shall not be undertaken during monsoon. Ring bund in any case should be dismantled prior onset of monsoon even if construction of CD work is not completed. New ring bund shall be constructed after offset of monsoon prior resuming construction of CD works

• Provision for drain shall be made at the toe end of embankment to drain out the accumulated water to nearest cross drainage structure.

• The Contractor will ensure that construction debris, waste and construction material shall not be disposed or allowed to get spilled to creek or drainage channel so as not to block the flow of water of any watercourse/cross drainage channels.

5.5.13 Impact on Slope Due to Embankment Renovation Works

Height of the embankment will be increased and also the existing embankment will be compacted. All this may disturb the slope and will lead to slope destabilization. Due to this embankment may slide or get eroded by wave action. Thus, the slope of the embankment shall properly be stabilized. In addition, at curve points, force of the wave

7 Steps of installation of silt fence (Indicative Method): A: Dig the trench line (6 inch deep and 4 inch wide approx) along the starting line of proposed embankment B.Install bamboo supports at space of 1-1.5 m and bury these bamboos to teh depth of 15 cm into the ground. Height of the silt fence should atleast be equal to height of existing embankment C. Geo-textile fabric then should be placed on the bamboo supports with the help of staple guns with heavy duty staples. Put minimum 3 staples D. Back-fill the trenches back with the excavated soil. Put all the surplus soil on the filled trench as the filled spoil in trench will further subside with time. Compact the filled soil properly.



and capacity to scour is more than the straight sections Thus, mitigation measures are required to be taken for stabilizing the slope and are given below Mitigation Measures

• The embankment slope shall be stabilized and protected using appropriate stabilization methods. Stone pitching is proposed to be provided for slope stabilization on both creek side and land side (upto HFL). Stone pitching is preferred over other like bamboo splits on creek side due to exposure to saline water.

• Embankment shall properly be compacted using the machinery as specified in DPR

• Grass turfing of slopes on land-side shall be avoided as this is water scarce area and the grass will not sustain in the dry seasons. Embankment shall properly be compacted using the machinery as specified in DPR

• Geo-textile is also proposed to be laid on the slopes prior murrum and pitching to prevent the breach of embankment due to heavy rain and water ingress into the embankment due to heavy waves

• Groynees shall be provided at curve points of the embankment to prevent scouring of embankment due to the wave action

5.5.14 Impact on Water Resources

Water will be required for construction activities like excavation works, reconstruction of cross drainage works, construction of approach roads, RCC work, water sprinkling for dust suppression and meeting domestic water requirement of workers. Approx 50 labour will be required for implementation of project. Thus, water requirement for domestic purpose can be app. 6 KLD. This water will be sourced from authorized private water tanker suppliers. However, the water resources will be impacted only during project implementation phase. Water requirement can be minimized by taking water conservation measures. Mitigation measures are suggested and are given below.

Mitigation Measures

• Contractor shall ensure use of potable water for every construction activity. Contractor shall provide necessary approval regarding water-supplying agency.

• Water shall be purchased from authorized private water tanker suppliers

• Contractor shall obtain and submit copy of approval of tanker water supplier to Kharland Department before start of supply.

• Water tanks and pipelines shall be checked for leakage on daily basis and any leakage if detected shall be repaired immediately

• Idle flow of water and taps shall not be allowed and supervisors at site shall do random inspection for the same on daily basis

• Workers shall be educated about importance of water conservation and things they have to follow for conserving water. Posters shall be displayed at each water source for water conservation and preventing wastage



• Run-off from the site collected in sedimentation tanks shall be used at the site for water sprinkling. Run-off from curing area also shall be collected and shall be used for sprinkling, wheel washing etc.

• Flow of water sprinklers shall be maintained so as the water is sprinkled as small dots so as consumption is less, and water pounding will be prevented

• Curing shall be done by spraying only to minimize water requirement. Curing shall be done in early morning and late evening hours to minimize evaporation loses. Cured structures can be covered with gunny bags so as to minimize the evaporation

5.5.15 Impact on Water Quality

During strengthening and renovation work of Embankment, CD works and approach road, and dismantling of few structures leads to destabilization of embankment slope, soil erosion and generation of debris which may contaminate the creek flowing along the embankment. In addition, surface water may get contaminated due to generation of construction waste and wastewater, mixing of sewage from labour camps and toilets and spillage of lubricants and fuel at plant/construction site. This waste shall be collected, stored & disposed off properly on daily basis to prevent contamination of the surface run-off with this waste. However, all the above impacts are anticipated to be short term and temporary and of low significance which can be managed by proper mitigation measures. Mitigation Measures:

• Construction debris shall be collected from the site and shall be stored on the paved surface under covered condition

• No construction debris shall be disposed or allowed to be spilled in the water body

• Construction debris shall be transported to the debris disposal site on regular basis


• Wastewater from the batching plant if establishedshall be collected in the tank. Supernatant water shall be re-used in batching plant or can be used for dust suppression. Slurry settled below can be reused in batching plant

• Vehicle servicing and washing shall be avoided at the construction site. If vehicle washing if required than washing effluent at construction camps shall pass through grease tap to collection tank. This water shall be used for dust separation.

• Monitoring of the creek water shall be carried out every Quarterly from accredited laboratory

• Wastewater generated from toilets, washing area and kitchen area in labour camp and toilets at construction site shall not be discharged into the creek/nallahs



• Bio-toilets shall be installed at the labour camp site and construction site area. Sewage generated will be treated within the bio-toilets

• Water from bathing and kitchen area shall be passed through the oil and grease chamber and shall be stored in the septic tank (soak pit is not feasible at this site due to high water table level). This septic tank shall be a concrete tank and shall be evacuated when filled.

• Oil and lubricants shall be stored on paved surface in covered containers with oil collection pit on one end.

• Oils shall not be stored close to creek or any drainage channel.

5.5.16 Impact on Top Layer of Soil and Soil Quality

Areas will be required temporarily for setting up labour camp, construction camp, storage areas, debris disposal site and setting up of borrow areas and permanent for construction of embankment as per proposed alignment (additional land of 10.02 ha on field side). Top layer of the soil in these areas if not preserved will get wasted and will lead to loss of important resource. Thus, measures shall be taken to prevent loss of top soil. Soil quality will get impacted due to contamination of soil with the construction materials, debris and oil. Soil from the slopes of the embankment may also get washed away due to wave action during the construction & operation phase. Thus, measures shall be taken to pevent impact on the soil quality and soil erosion. Mitigation Measures:

• Embankment is constructed by layering various grades of soil so top layer of existing embankment soil may not be fertile and may also be bit saline so may not be used for plantation later so this shall be disposed off to the debris disposal site

• Top soil to be preserved will include top soil from the sites to eb used as construction camps, labour camps, debris disposal site & borrow areas (if any)

• Before beginning the construction of embankments the surface area of ground additionaly to be occupied (on field side) shall be cleared of all roots and vegetable matter and stripped to a suitable depth as per IS: 4701 - 1982

• (i)Depth of stripping 5.0 to 7.5 cm for soil containaing light grass cover

• (ii) Depth upto to bottom of ploughed zone usally 15.0 to 22.5 cm in agricultural land.

• Top soil shall be preserved and resued in turfing activities if possible in borrow areas (if any), bunds or if excess shall be distributed to farmers for using in the agricultural lands

• Project activities shall be carried out during lean period and non- monsoon period for minimizing loss.



• Top soil shall be stockpiled at the site and shall be kept covered with tarpaulin cover. Stockpile will be designed such that the slope does not exceed 1:2 (vertical to horizontal), and height of the pile is restricted to 2m. All loose construction material shall be stored and transported in covered condition on pavec surface

• Oil shall be stored on paved surface only and the astorage area shall have containment for collection of spilled oil. Oil spill kits shall be available to manage the oil spill.

• All transportation vehicle shall be provided with the drip pans to prevent soil contamination with the oil

• Silt fencing shall be provided to prevent washing away of the embankment and entring of soil from embankment to creek during construction phase

• Stone pitching shall be provided on both the sides of embankment to prevent erosion of the embankment

• Longitudnal drains and drains near the toe shall be provided to drain the water from embankment and prevent washing off of the embankment.

5.5.17 Impact on Air Quality

Construction works, operation of machinery, material storage and transportation, waste handling, demolition of CD works etc are the activities which may lead to generation of dust and other emissions like SO2, NO2 and CO. This may impact the air quality of the area. Impact on air quality will be short term but significant, if not managed properly. Thus, mitigation measures are proposed to manage the impact and the measures are given below.

Mitigation Measures:

• Water shall be sprinkled on embankment site, construction camp site and on haulage roads for dust suppression

• All the construction vehicle and machinery shall be compliant to the emission standards as per Bharat Stage Emission Standards

• All construction vehicle/machinery shall have valid PUC certificate

• All construction vehicle/machinery shall be regularly serviced and maintained and the records of the same shall be maintained at the site by contractor

• Low Sulphur fuel shall be used for DG sets

• Stacks based as per the formula (height of the stake 2 √kVA above DG set if kept in open otherwise above the building height if kept inside a room) shall be provided with DG sets

• Ambient air quality shall be carried out during construction phase every quarter from accredited laboratory.

5.5.18 Impact on Noise Level



Noise generation source during project implementation will be movement & operation of machinery & equipment, movement of vehicles, site clearance, excavation activity, construction activities etc. Machinery which may be involved for project implementation are bull dozer, dumpers, back hoes, loaders, excavators, crane, transit concrete mixers, batching plant etc. Noise levels generated due to construction machinery during construction phase is given in Table 5.2.

Table 5.2 : Noise Levels During Various Construction Phase and from

Construction Machinery

Construction Equipment for Different Activities Noise Level in dB(A) Bulldozer 80 Excavators 80-90 Front end loader 72-84 Dump Truck 83-90 Crane with ball 75-87 Scraper 80-90 Grader 80-90 Roller 73-75 Crane 75-77 Welding generator 71-82 Concrete mixer 74-88 Concrete pump 81-84 Concrete vibrator 76 Air compressor 74-87 Paver 86-88 Truck 83-90 Tamper 74-77 Backhoe 72-93

Source: Bolt, Beranek and Newman, Inc, “Noise from construction equipment and operations building equipment, and home appliances, “USEPA, Washington, DC,

It is evident from the above table that operation of construction machinery & equipment will generate high noise levels due to which it may affect the health of labour and nearby residents/working population if the adequate mitigation measures are not taken. Highest noise level during construction phase may reach up to 90 dB(A). Impact due to noise level will still be significant especially during nighttime if no measures are taken to reduce the noise levels. Measures are proposed to minimize the impacts and are given below. Mitigation Measures:

• All machinery, equipment and machinery shall comply with the noise standards as specified by CPCB

• All the machinery equipment shall have inbuilt noise controlling mechanism such as silencers and mufflers

• All the machinery, equipment and vehicles shall be regularly serviced and maintained



• Construction activities shall only be carried out during the day time (6:00 AM to 10:00 PM)

• Honking shall be prohibited at site

• Noise monitoring shall be carried out during construction phase near residential areas every month and quarterly through accredited firm and periodical checking of equipment and machines shall be undertaken by the contractor on a day to day basis

5.5.19 Impact on Ecology

Proposed project involves vegetation clearance, tree cutting and working in close vicinity of the mangroves and the creek. Vegetation for the proposed RoW is required to be cleatred off and approx. 131 trees will be cut. Trees to be cut are of Palas, Neem, Tamaring and Babul. Details of trees to cut are given in Table 4.4. Project activities, i.e. renovation of embankment and reconstruction of CD works may impact the mangroves and aquatic ecology of the creek due to close vicity. Measures are thus proposed to minimize the impact and are given below Tungareshwar wildlife sanctuary also exists at 6.37 km from the project site in SE directiomn. Project activities will not have any impact on the sanctuary, but it is required to obtain permission from wildlife department for renovation works of embanknment as per Wildlife Act, 1972 as ameded. Mitigation Measures

• Permission should be obtained by KLDC from Wildlife Department for proposed renovation work and all the conditions given in the permission letter should be followed by contractor and KLDC

• Mangroves are present along the creek side. During the strengthening and repair process, mangrove shall not be disturbed. All mangroves shall be preserved. Any additional land if required for strengthening of the embankment shall be takenup on creek side only if mangroves are not present else land on agriculture field side shall be considered with consent of land owners

• Since embankment in buffer zone (50 m) of mangroves, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Forest Department (Mangroves Cell) is obtained vide letter No. 359/ 2018-19 dated 18/09/2108 and contractor shall follow all the conditions of the NOC

• Permission should be obtained from District Collector for tree cutting as per NGT Order dated 8th Jan 2016 – case no 11/2015 (WZ). Contractor shall follow all the conditions as mentioned in the permission letter

• Only identified trees in the permission letter should be cut




• Vegetation removal and tree cutting shall be undertaken in presence of the executive engineer of TPQA and KLDC

5.5.20 Impact on Occupational Health & Safety of workers due to project activities

Construction activities involve risks to health & safety of construction workers as it involves handling of heavy construction machinery/vehicle/components & lifting equipment Occupational risks involved during implementation phase are fall, slip, accidents, failure of crane if used, fire, electric shock etc. Safety measures are required to be taken up to prevent any injury or accident during the construction phase. Impacts anticipated during project implementation phase on occupational health and safety and community health, safety & security is short term and is restricted to construction period but may be significant if proper safety measures are not taken up. Impacts on these aspects are anticipated moderate and manageable with the adoption of safety measures. Measures are proposed to ensure occupational, health & safety of the workers and staff during project implementation phase and are listed below. Mitigation Measures:

a) Personal safety measures for labour and other staff at site

• All personal protective equipment shall be provided for construction worker which includes safety shoes, safety jacket, helmet, earplugs, masks and goggles

• Barricading shall be provided for the embankment with LED lighting on top. All such barricading and signage shall comply with IRC SP: 55 (2014) specifications.

• Steel barricading shall be provided on land side for length of 250 from 0 chainage near the habitat. After this barricading may not be required on land side. Bamboos fitted with geotextile may be provided as barricading on creek side in active area

• The contractor shall make sure that during the construction work, all relevant provisions of the Building and Other Construction Workers (regulation of employment and conditions of services) Act, 1996 are adhered to. The Contractor will comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the safety of the workmen as per the country' labour regulations and International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No-62 as far as those are applicable to this contract.

• All work force shall be subjected to an orientation program to familiarize them with work requirements, safety practices at work, safe distances to keep from earth moving equipment, emergency response etc. to be adopted to ensure their own safety and that of other workers and public around operational areas.

• Visitors/officials to worksite shall be provided with PPEs (such as hard hats and safety boots & safety jackets) and shall be briefed ongoing operations on that specific time and related safety requirement at work site including safe distances to keep, while at site visit.



• Contractor will ensure that each worker use the safety vests when on construction site. He will also ensure availability and use of PPE and other measures specific to a task as below:

• Hard hat or helmets for all workers, supervising staff and inspecting official/s entering work site, plant area, and engaged in loading/unloading operations.

• Safety shoes and goggles for all workers employed for handling of cement, mortar, concrete, asphalt or for those engaged in crusher operations.

• Protective eye gear, helmets, gum boots, hand gloves for all labour/workers at the construction site.

• Welder’s protective eye-shields to workers who are engaged in welding works.

• Earplugs to all workers exposed to high noise levels.

• No smoking and other high-risk areas are to be provided with warning signage.

• Staff will be given induction training about the processes and risks involved during the construction phase and the response plan to be followed during the case of emergency.

• Work force shall be subjected only to standard work shifts/hours. Overtime allowances shall be paid with ceiling limits. Working beyond such ceiling limits shall be discouraged, even if, so desired workforce or sub-contractor.

• Safety instruction/guidelines shall be displayed at all the sites in English and local language

• Provision of Lifeguard and rescue boat shall be kept at site as the creek runs parallel to the embankment and there may be accident of falling in the creek and drowning

• Construction work shall not be carried out during monsoon period

• Construction work shall be carried out during day time only

• Emergency assembly area shall be designated at the site and same shall be informed to all the workers

• Workers shall be given training for safe operation of the construction vehicle and equipment

• Defensive driving training shall be provided to drivers of construction vehicle

• Rest areas shall be provided for workers at the construction site. No worker shall be allowed to rest in activity area.

• Construction machinery & equipment shall be in good conditions and shall comply with all safety conditions

• All the lifting equipment/heavy machinery shall be properly examined and tested prior usage. All relevant information shall be known by safety officer about the load,



method of slinging and attachment points. Heavy lifting machinery shall be managed as per heavy lifting machinery management plan

• Gas cylinder if used for the welding works at the site then cylinders shall be kept upright and shall be provided with flash back arrestor. Domestic LPG cylinders shall not be used at site for welding and other works. Person operating the gas cylinder shall be provided with PPE including gloves, goggles and helmet with the face shields

• Fire safety measures including buckets filled with sand and fire extinguishers shall be provided at the construction camp site, labour camp site and active construction work area

b) Risk from electrical equipment

• No open or damaged electrical wires shall be present at the site. Electrical cables shall be run in extra plastic conduits

• Install Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers (ELCB) in all circuits to protect the operators from electrical hazards

• Keep the main switch box in good condition, protected from the weather. Install an appropriately sized ELCB

• Provide good earth or ground connection for all installations

• Adequate lighting shall be provided for illumination at site

c) First aid

• First aid-trained personnel shall be available at site. Tie up with the nearby hospital shall be made so as emergency can be handled. First aid facilities shall be developed as per the Schedule V of BOCWR (Building & Other Construction Workers Rules)

• A first aid kit shall be provided at the construction and labour camp site

• A motorized four-wheeler shall be available at the site to take the injured or sick person to the nearby hospital

• Hospitals near to the site shall be identified and tie-ups shall be made with hospitals

• Presence of snakes is confirmed by local people in the area. First aid kit also shall carry the bandages and tourniquet for managing the snake bite. First aider shall be trained in using the tourniquet. Anti-venoms can be purchased and kept with the hospitals identified so as they can be used in case of emergency.

d) Signages and hoardings

• Effective Safety caution and signage boards shall be placed at active site in English and local language



• An information board detailing the name of project, length of embankment, duration of work, risks involved and contact persons and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) shall be provided at both the ends of the embankment.

5.5.21 Impact due to Contractor Demobilization

Demobilization of contractors involves activities such as clean up and restoration works; disposal of waste generation from camp site, plant site and construction site; removal of machinery, equipment and vehicles; dismantling of labour hutments and construction material storage site and septic tanks if any; restoration and renovation at site. These activities may generate air emission, noise pollution, contamination of soil and surface water body. These impacts are low and are confined to the project area and activity period only. Thus, the impacts can be classified as the short term, temporary and of low significance.

Mitigation Measures:

• At the time of completion of construction, contractor shall submit demobilization plan

• Clean up and restoration works shall be taken up by the contractor immediately after completion of construction

• All the machinery, equipment and vehicle shall be removed from the site

• All the waste from the camp site, plant site and construction site shall be removed and disposed as per the debris management plan given in this table

• All the temporary structures like the labour hutment, material storage sheds, rest areas, fencing, ring bund etc shall be dismantled and the material shall be removed from the site

• Sites shall be restored back to the original condition and shall be handed over to the land owner

• A satisfactory statement shall be obtained from the land owner by contractor and shall be submitted to Kharland Department

• Septic tanks if any developed shall be dismantled and the pits shall be refilled

• Approval shall be obtained from Kharland Department for effective restoration of the site and completion of demobilization activities.

5.6. Impacts during Operation phase

Project is not likely to cause any impact on environment during operation phase. However, integrity of the Embankment, stability of slope and pitching, condition of CD works and the drains and proposed compensatory afforestation need to be monitored and maintained at the site. Mitigation measures proposed are: Mitigation Measures:



• Kharland department shall monitor and maintain the integrity of embankment, stability of slope and pitching, condition of the CD works and condition of the drains

• Kharland department shall also monitor the compensatory afforestation carried out in lieu of the tree cut and ensure survivability rate of at least 70%.

5.7. Conclusion

Major impacts anticipated are due to tree cutting, working in close vicinity to mangrove, soil erosion, high noise level generation, generation of air emissions, operation of heavy machinery etc. The impacts are of low to high significance but are majorluy short term, temporary and mitigable with appropriate mitigation measures



CHAPTER 6. ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS

6.1. Introduction

Analysis of alternatives is carried out for the proposed renovation of saline embankment of Vadhiv and Vaitipada villages. Analysis of alternatives are studied in terms of existing and proposed alignment of the embankment and in “With” and “Without” Project scenario. Alternatives are discussed in sections below

6.2. Location (Alignment), Planning and Design Alternatives

Location (Alignment) and Planning: Existing embankment was constructed in 1958 by Kharland Department. Total length of the embankment proposed is 7.29 km. Embankment is divided by Railway track into two parts, Part A (4.98 Km) and Part B (2.31 Km). Existing embankment has now become undersection at various location and mangroves are grown in certain sections of embankment (in slope area). Part B is excluded from the proposed scope of the NCRMP- II project as this part of embankment and benefited area is largely covered by Mangroves and mangroves are not allowed to be removed for any purpose as per High Court Notiication dated 06.10.2005 (Annexure 6.1). In Part A of mangroves, mangroves have grown on all along the creek side close to embankment slope. To save these mangroves, it is proposed to carry out the strengthening by taking land on the land side of embankment. People are willing to give their land voluntarily for the strengthening of the embankment. People have constructed some structures on and along the existing saline embankment which are of social and community importance and if impacted will lead to social issues. Thus, the embankment alignment is modified to avoid the social and environmental issues. No structures other than solar lights (7 nos) and approach to 2 nos of jetties will be affected due to the proposed renovation work. These solar lights are proposed to be shifted with consent of gram panchayat and new access to jetties is proposed to be constructed under the project and provision of cost for the same is kept in DPR also. Only access to crematorium, fields, houses and villages will be affected temporarily during the construction phase and this concern is addressed in proposed EMP and EMP budget. In addition to the structures 131 trees will be lost during renovation works for which it is proposed to take permissiom from concerned authorities and carry out compensatory afforestation in ratio of 1:10. Provision of cost for compensatory plantation is also kept under the EMP budget.

Design Alternatives To minimize requirement of additional land, design of the embankmnent is modified so as to minimize the bottom width or additional land requirement. Modification in design has reduced land requirement from 6.9805 ha to 2.4176 ha



Construction raw material are selected on the basis of availability in the local area. Sulphate resistant cement will be used for marine construction to prevent impact on the structures due to marine water. Demoition waste or residual material may also be used as filler material for CD works Various alternatives for slope pitching was considered which includes stone pitching and ECBs like coconut coir, bamboos, grass turfing etc. However, KLDC suggested that stone pitching is more practical and long term solution as per their experience in other and past schemes. The scheme is for benefit of people and during public consultation issues of breach of embankment and harm to pitching were explained to the villagers. Villagers have agreed to take care of the pitching and consent forms signed by ythem also include this clause. Reference from other scheme was also taken and it is found that the stone pitching is found intact even after so many years. So in all options KLDC has suggested to use for pitching for creek side and upto HFL on land side

6.3. With and Without Project Criteria

Analysis is carried out for the impacts on physical, social and biological environment in both “with” and “without” project scenario. Comparative analysis is given on Table 6.1 below. From the analysis, it is found that the proposed project has great social significance. It will overall improve the quality of life of people. Environmentally, proposed project has certain impacts but all are limited to construction phase and are mitigable.

Table 6.1 : Analysis of Alternatives on the view of “With and Without” Project Scenario

S. No. Parameters Without Project Scenario

With Project Scenario

Social Environment 1. Protection of

Land, people and property resources

At present the embankment has become undersection and the bund is slided at various sections. Thus, the agriculture land will continue to get impacted due to saline water ingress at these sections. Only 110 ha of land is under kharif crop cultivation with the existing embankment. Also, the height of the embankment is less, and the water gets inside during cyclonic storms affecting life and property of people leading to huge

Height of the embankmnent will be increased and the embankment will be renovated so as to prevent saline water ingress. Proposed renovation project will secure 1564 lives, 348 households and property of worth 522 lakhs. Also, it will increase agricultural land to 190 ha from 110 ha.



losses. approx 1564 lives and property costing 522 lakhs

2. Improved communication and village road network

Communication gets disturbed due to inundation during cyclonic storms with the existing embankment

Height of embankment will increase which will prevent inundation during cyclonic storms and communication facility will remain secured

3. Economy Economy will continue to get impacted due to loss of agricultural land and loss of life and property

Income of people in area will improve with increase in agricultural area, crop yield and employment for local people. Also, employment will be generated for local people during embankment construction

Physical Environment 4. Land Use Land use will remain

unaffected with existing project

Approx 2.4176 ha of additional land is required for renovation of embankment which is majorly agriculture. But total area which can be put under agriculture will increase after embankment construction

5. Air Quality Air quality will remain unaffected due to the existing embankment

Air quality will affect duing construction of embankment, but the impact is short term temporary and reversible. Impact can be minimized with mitigation measures

6. Water Quality Water quality will remain unaffected due to the existing embankment

Water quality will affect duing construction of embankment, but the impact is short term temporary and reversible. Impact can be minimized with mitigation measures

7. Noise Level Noise levels will remain unaffected due to the existing embankment

Noise levels will affect duing construction of embankment, but the impact is short term temporary and reversible. Impact can be minimized with mitigation measures

8. Soil quality Soil from the embankment will continue to erode by wave action with the existing embankment

Stone pitching will be provided which will prevent erosion of soil from the embankment

Biological Environment 9. Trees No impacts are

anticipated to tree with the 3 trees (1-Palas, 1-Neem, 1- Tamarind) and 128 Babool



existing embankment project

trees are majorly located on the top and slope of existing embankment. None of these trees are listed under the Maharashtra Tree Felling Act, 1964. Permission is required to be taken from the District Collector for cutting these trees as per NGT order dated 8th Jan 2016 – case no 11/2015 (WZ). Also, compensatoy plantation will be carried out in ratio of 1:10.

10. Mangroves Mangroves are gown all along the embankment and on the damaged slopes of the embankment. If embankment is not rehabilitated, mangroves will further move on embanment and will then reach the land side

Mangroves will not be impacted but their growth will be restricted to the existing location only

6.4. Conclusion

As per the analysis carried out it is found that the selected embankment will have minimal impact on the environment and socio-economy. Proposed project is highly beneficial for protecting the lives, property and livestock and area and thus leading to increased economy of the region. There are minor temporary impacts on environmental parameters like ecology, air quality, water quality and noise levels during construction but these impacts are manageable if appropriately mitigation measures are adopted.



CHAPTER 7. PUBLIC CONSULTATION & DISCLOSURE

7.1. Introduction

Public consultation is one of the key components of the environmental assessment. The environmental and social impact assessment team conducted public consultations in project site and study areas. The approach involved a mix of conventional as well as participatory/ rapid rural appraisal (PRA/ RRA), focus group discussions (FGD) and one-to-one discussion. Consultation with all the stakeholders were carried out and the inputs from the stakeholder were incorporated in the environment management plan in discussion with the DPR consultant, SPIU and Kharland Department. This chapter provides details of the public consultations and participation activities undertaken during the environmental impact assessment studies for the project “Renovation of Saline Embankment of Vadhiv and Vaitipada Villages at Palghar Taluka, Palghar District, Maharashtra. During public consultation, emphasis was placed on a fully-inclusive, open and transparent public participation process in the transfer of information regarding the project and likely impacts from the project on each component of environment. A number of stakeholders are involved in this project ranging from the project implementation and monitoring agency, project design agency, kharland department and general public.

7.2. Objective of Public Consultation

The public consultations were conducted with the following objectives: • To create awareness and generate understanding about the project among

stakeholders, and to collect their opinion, suggestions for planning and designing of the project

• To assess positive as well as adverse socio economic and environmental impacts in the area through participatory methods such as one to one discussion and focus group discussions.

• To identify the need and concern of the public

• To assess cultural patterns and behaviour of local communities towards the project

• To understand the environmental and social issues associated with the project through discussions

• To understand suggestions and opinions of the community and Government officials on mitigation measures to counter and check the adverse and negative impact that threaten the socio-economic environment in the area.

• To understand the satisfaction level of people with proposed mitigation and management measures proposed for the project



7.3. Methodology and Outcome of Consultations

Informal consultations were carried out with the project implementation agency, i.e. Kharland Department, SPIU, local people and other stakeholders like gram Panchayat and local administration. Team for carrying out the consultations used checklists and the checklists are attached as Annexure 7.1 and 7.2. Before beginning of consultation, the team inquired with stakeholders whether they were aware about the project. With support of KLDC/SPIU representative, the Consultant team elaborated purpose of the visit. work plans and methods to be used in execution of the saline embankment works in the project area. Details on the number of consultations conducted are given in Table 7.1 below. Survey forms filled during the consultation and attendance sheets are given in Annexure 7.3. Photographs of the consultation are given in the Figure 7.1

Table 7.1 : Details of Public Consultation

Sl. No

Name of Stakeholders

Date of Discussion

Purpose of the Meeting Outcome of Discussion

1. Meeting with Gram Panchayat in presence of villagers

04/10/2016

Discussion on Project and its importance. Information was collected on Socio Economic Data: i.e. History, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Educational Infrastructure, Existing Public utilities, Income Sources etc.

Informed local people on project details and purpose. People welcomed the project. According to them, construction of saline embankment was very necessary as it will protect their farms.

2. People of Vadhiv- and Vadhi

17/10/2016

Individual and collective interviews with people.

People welcomed and agreed to support the project work.

3. People of Vadhiv- and Vadhi

10/09/2018

Discussed on the importance of project and voluntary land donation for the strengthening of the embankment.

Detailed survey and discussion with local people on land acquisition.

A large-scale consultation was also carried out by Kharland Department with local people and Patwari to inform people about the project and to obtain their consent for using their land for construction of embankment. People have agreed to donate their land voluntarily for construction of embankment and have signed the consent letters.



Figure 7.1 : Photographs of Consultation



7.4. Disclosure

Environment impact assessment report will be disclosed at the SPIU (NCRMP) website. Executive summary will also be disclosed in local language as well at SPIU and NCRMP website

7.5. Conclusion

The EQMS team had discussions with all the above-mentioned stakeholders using one to one interview and focus group discussions. These discussions helped to convey the project elements, activities and likely impact on the ground to all concerned. The suggestions made during these interactions were noted and accordingly included in the design and environment management plan. Design of the embankment has been improved in terms of the land requirement for embankment. Height of the embankment is increased. Other things considered in design after the survey and consultation are provision of stone pitching on the land side also and mangroves line shall be kept as the creek side boundary of the proposed embankment to minimize the impact on mangroves. Public consultation and site surveys have helped significantly to improve the project design and social acceptability of the project.



CHAPTER 8. ENVIRONMNETAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1. Introduction

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is synthesis of all proposed mitigation and monitoring actions, set to a time frame with specific responsibility assigned and follow-up actions defined. EMP is a plan of actions for avoidance, mitigation and management of the impacts associated with construction and operation stages of the project. A detailed set of mitigation measures have been compiled in view of the likely impacts associated with the proposed project “renovation of saline embankment of Vadhiv and Vaitipada villages at Palghar Taluka & District”.

8.2. Objective of Environmental Management Plan

The EMP consists of a set of mitigation, monitoring and institutional measures to be taken up during the design, construction and operation (post-construction) stages of the project. The EMP has been designed keeping in view of the regulatory and other requirements to ensure the following:

• Minimum disturbance to the environment and social components • Compliance with the environmental acts, rules and guidelines of the GoI &

maintaining the quality of air, water, soil and noise as per the prescribed norms by regulatory bodies.

• Compliance to the Operational Policies and Guidelines of the Funding Agency • Conservation of natural resources to the extent possible • Enhancement of Project benefits for Society & Environment • Sustainable development and operation of project

8.3. Environmental Management Plan

Major activities associated with the proposed project involves clearing of the site, stripping of soil, vegetation removal & tree cutting, utility shifting, material transportation & storage, strengthening and raising height of the embankment, slope stabilisation, debris storage, transportation & disposal, demolition of existing CD work and construction of new CD works.

A detailed environmental management plan for each activity of Pre-construction, construction and operation phases is prepared. EMP lists the activities involved along with environmental impacts associated with each activity, suggestive impact mitigation measures and implementation plan covering monitoring and supervisory responsibilities. The environmental management plan is included as Table 8.1.

Environment Budget and It Implementation: Adequate resources are allocated under the project for environmental management which will be part of construction and operation costs. The environmental budget is estimated at INR 1,36,31,425.92. In addition to this other environment management measures are considered as part of project cost and SIA. The Pre-Construction and construction stage EMP requirements should form part of Bidding document. Contractor will have to quote for each of the



mitigative measures as applicable. Details of Environmental Management Budget are given at Section 8.12.



Table 8.1 : Environmental Management Plan for Saline Embankment-Vadhiv-Vaitipada

S. No. Environmental Issues Management Measures Responsibility

Planning and Execution

Supervision

Pre-Construction Stage (Planning- Impacts based on Location)

1. Embankment located in CRZ area

• Saline embankment falls under Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) area and Kharland Authority has already obtained exemption from CRZ clearance for renovation of the embankment. Contractor will follow the conditions specified in CRZ letter which is attached as Annexure 8.1

KLDC SPIU

2. Requirement of additional land for strengthening

• No land acquisition is anticipated, as additional land for embankment construction is given through a voluntary contribution of land by the landowners.

• As per Kharland Department estimated approx. 2.64176 ha of additional land is required for renovation of embankment

• Consents letter through voluntary donations are obtained from all 61 landowners by the Revenue Officer facilitated by Kharland Department. Farmers have given willingness to give their land in writing for construction of bund to protect their farms and village in total.

• District administration and KLDC have

KLDC SPIU



jointly organized Public consultation meetings to create awareness about the proposed embankment and also on requisite voluntary contribution for the same on their behalf.

• Consultation shall be carried out with the community again prior start of construction

• Grievance readdress mechanism shall be provided at Kharland office so as community can lodge the complaint if any

• The saline embankment shall be renovated within the proposed right of way.

• Land shall be taken on land side only as per the proposed design and consent letters only

3. Presence of Mangroves in the area

• Mangroves are present along the creek side of embankment.

• During the strengthening and repair process, mangrove shall not be disturbed. All mangroves shall be preserved. Any additional land if required for strengthening of the embankment shall be taken on creek side only if mangroves are not present else land on agriculture field side shall be considered with consent of land owners

• The existing boundary of the bund away from the mangrove area on the creek side is considered as the edge of the

KLDC SPIU



proposed alignment. The proposed bund will extend to the field side to accommodate for its increased width.


• No mangrove shall be disturbed or removed during dismantling & reconstruction of CD works and Ring bund construction & dismantling.

• Contractor shall study the strip map for mangroves presence. (Strip mapping is prepared in Sep, 2018 to show the presence of mangroves). This strip maps shall be followed strictly for available bottom width and additional private land required for embankment strengthening

• All caution shall be exercised to prevent any harm to mangroves

4. Impact on Trees • 131 babul trees and 3 other trees (1-Palas 2350m ch, 1-Neem 1790m ch , 1- Tamarind 180 m ch) are coming inside the proposed embankment alignment. These trees are required to be cut for embankment renovation. Details of trees to be affected are given in Annexure 3.2.

• Efforts shall be made to save these trees

KLDC/ District Collector/Forest

Department

SPIU



through design changes. However, during embankment construction measures shall be taken to retain the trees as much as possible.

• A joint visit shall be conducted by the Kharland department along with the environment expert of contractor to ascertain the tree saving and requirement of tree cutting. If any change in design measure is suggested for saving the tree then that shall be updated in the EMP document by contractor

• Permission shall be taken from the District Collector for cutting the trees as per NGT order

• If any trees need to be removed from proposed right way before commencement of work it shall be done by obtaining Permission from the District Collector for cutting the trees as per NGT order

• Identified trees (as per joint visit of KLDC & contractor and tree cutting permission) for cutting shall be cut. Cut logs shall be managed as per the condition given in tree cutting permission

• No other flora shall be harmed other than identified and marked vegetation and trees

• Vegetation (bushes, weeds etc) at the site shall be removed in presence of



Environmental Expert of Contractor and Kharland Department

• Scraped vegetation waste shall be collected and shall be disposed off at the debris disposal site


• Stacking, transport and storage of wood shall be done as per prevailing norms of the state forest department

5. Shifting of the utilities-solar light -7 nos

• 7 Solar lights are available at the proposed embankment alignment so they are required to be shifted during the embankment strengthening process.

• Alternative arangements for lighting shall be made before dismantling the solar light till the time solar lights are shifted and commissioned

• The necessary costing for shifting of these utilities shall be included in the DPR cost or as agreed with Gram Panchayat.

KLDC/Gram Panchayat

SPIU

6. Provision of new access to jetties (2 nos: chainage 210m and 1800m) and temporary access during

• Access to the 2 nos of jetties will be affected due to proposed renovation works

KLDC SPIU



construction phase to crematorium, village, houses and fields

• Approach road of 500 m shall be constructed as proposed under DPR for providing approaches to the two nos of jetties.

• Access to both jetties shall not be disturbed at same time. These should be done one by one

• Alternate access (temporary) shall be provided for crematorium, village, agriculture fields and houses during construction phase

• Necessary safety and protection work shall be undertaken by the contractor

• Contractor shall ensure adequate signage and safety measure including installation of display, signage and diversion boards

Pre-Construction Stage (Design Based) 7. Finalization of drawings

and alignment • A re-survey shall be conducted at the

time of implementation for verifying enchroachment of the mangroves on the proposed alignment

• Care has been taken while designing the proposed alignment is after the mangrove line / area as agreed by Forest Dept/ Mangrove cell

• While Transferring the alignment on the ground care shall be taken by the KLDC and Contractor that the alignment is as per the drawing and no additional private or mangrove land is involved.

Contractor/KLDC SPIU



8. Contractor’s Mobilization

Designation of Environment and Safety Officer and Orientation

Training

• Contractor shall designate and mobilize the qualified Environment, Health and Safety officer for effective implementation of EMP and ensuring safe operations during construction stage.

Contractor

Kharland Department, Third Party Supervision and monitoring Agency (after appointment) and

SPIU/ PMC

9. Joint Verification by KLDC and Contractor

• A joint visit shall be carried out by KLDC and contractor for demarcating the final alignment in the field.

• Identification & marking of utilities that are to be impacted like solar lights, etc, trees to cut, and acces of the jetties as per the DPR. Also, acess of the structures along the embanklment whose access can be impacted temporarily during construction phase shall be identified like crematorium, village, fields and houses.

• Contractor shall submit a request to Kharland department for a joint visit

• Contractor shall record proceedings and decisions made during site visit and take approval of the Engineer

Contractor and Kharland Department

Kharland Department, Third Party Supervision and monitoring Agency (after appointment) and SPIU/ PMC

10. Regulatory Permits and Compliances to Clearance

conditions

Obtaining all regulatory permissions and

clearances prior to start of work as applicable

• Contractors and their EHS officer shall inform himself of requirements of local laws, regulations, and rules in force in State of Maharashtra, with regard to labour laws, electrical safety, and applicable environmental laws and regulations

• Contractor will obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate will be obtained by contractor for setting up of

Contractor

SPIU/Kharland Department/Third Party

Supervision and monitoring Agency (if

appointed)



DG sets, batching plant as required from Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB)

• Contractor shall obtain environmental clearance from State or District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA/DEIAA) as the case be for establishment of the borrow areas if new borrow areas are identified. (current proposal is to source material from operational mines)

• Saline embankment falls under Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) area and CRZ clearance for restoration, repair and strengthening of the embankment has already been obtained by Kharland Authority. Contractor will follow the conditions specified in CRZ letter which is attached as Annexure 8.1

• Permissions already obtained by Kharland Department includes Permission from mangroves cell of Forest Department attached as Annexure 8.2, Concurrence from Gram Panchayat, Maharashtra, local administration, Kharland Development Cirlce for shifting of utilities and community resources. But contractor shall conduct the consultation with community prior shifting any utility. Also, contractor should follow all the conditions mentioned in the permission



letters while shifting and rehabilitating the embankment

• Contractor will obtain tree cutting permission from District Collector as per NGT order dated 8th Jan 2016 – case no 11/2015 (WZ).

• KLDC/Contractor shall obtain permission from wildlife department for renovation works as the Tungareshwar wildlife sanctuary is at 6.37 km from the project site in SE direction

11. Preservation of Mangroves


• Contractor shall not disturb or cut any Mangroves either in the creek side or land ward side during construction. All mangroves shall be preserved and Contractor shall abide by the NOC of the Forest Department.

• Contractor shall study the strip prepared in September 2018 for the embankment.

• This strip maps shall be followed strictly for available bottom width and additional private land required for embankment strengthening.

Contractor Kharland Department, Third Party Supervision and monitoring Agency (after appointment) and

SPIU/ PMC



12. Preservation of trees and vegetation


• Contractor shall take care all precautions needed to preserve the trees

• Contractor shall identify the number of trees that need to be cut through a joint verification by the KLDC

• Contractor shall undertake tree cutting as per the written instructions of the Engineer after obtaining permission from Forest Department or Appropriate authority

• Contractor shall follow all the conditions mentioned in the Tree Cutting Permission


SPIU/ PMC

13. Construction plan and communication with

community

• Contractor shall visit the entire project stretches and develop time bound construction schedule and submit it to Executive Engineer Kharland Department at least 15 days prior to start of construction work

• Contractor and Kharland department shall install a project information board showing name of work, project costs, duration, date of commencement, date of completion, full details of grievance redressal mechanism along with all related contact details at the site and kharland office respectively.

• Share the project information to public using appropriate mode (display, pamphlet distribution) at least 15 days in

Contractor


SPIU/ PMC



advance.

14. Setting up construction camp and material

storage areas:

Selection of land/Location for setting up construction camp, or material storage

area, or hot mix plant, WMM Plant, Batching

Plants etc. , operational safety, sanitation, drinking

water supply,

• Contractor shall identify the sites for setting up material storage area, construction camp, and if any plant established shall notify the Executive Engineer for their approval for the site.

• Any plant or construction camp site & construction material storage site shall be sited at a min. distance of 150 m from water body and 500 m from residential area or any sensitive location like school or hospital. Mobile units can be placed within 250 m distance of residential area also. These plants shall be located in downwind direction of any residential area.

• Available Government waste land along the embankment (land side) shall preferably be used for the establishment of these plant sites with the permission of concerned authority.

• If usage of this land is not possible then the private land which is currently not being cultivated within the benefited area can be used for the establishment of the plant site with the consent of the land owner.

• Site shall be marked on the map and the layout of such sites along with the photographs shall be submitted to Kharland department prior to setting up

Contractor SPIU/Kharland Department/Third Party


appointed)



any such facility to obtain prior approval • These sites shall be fenced preferably

with the sheets so as to minimize the exposure of the public to the dust

• Establishment and operation of these plants shall be initiated only after obtaining consent to establish and consent to operate from MSPCB by contractor

• Contractor shall ensure all measures for dust control (like sprinkling of water ) and prevention of water, soil ( preventing flow of contaminated water from camp ) and noise pollution shall be takenup.

• Speed limits at site shall be maintained between 15-20 km/hr

• Contractor shall ensure parking of vehicles or installation of machineries shall not block the access or block public utilities in the project area.

• 2 Bio-toilets (one for male and one for female) shall be provided at construction camp, storage areas and operational areas.

• The bio toilet must have provision of at least 1000 litres overhead water storage. It shall be well maintained and in usable condition at all the times. It shall be regularly cleaned, and overhead tank replenished as per requirement. Work force shall be oriented to use mobile



toilets. No open urination/defecation shall be allowed.

• Drinking water facility shall be available for workers at site

• Loose construction material and waste storage area shall be paved and covered

• Oil shall be stored on concreted floor with spillages and leak collection pits

• Oil interceptor shall be provided in vehicle cleaning areas

• Contractor shall ensure all construction vehicle shall comply with traffic rules and carry PUC certificate.

• Contractor shall ensure First Aid Kits at the camp in case of any emergency.

• Contractor shall ensure provision of Fire extinguishers in the storage/ yard area

• Location of storage of each material shall be pre-identified and signage shall be provided for the same

• Provision of sprinklers for dust suppression shall be made

• Contractor shall ensure weekly inspection by Environment and Safety expertsof the contractor to confirm fitness of these plants and following points shall be verified during their visit

• All plants are working in goodworking condition

• Dust pollution control measures are being takenup as per the consent orders



• Noise monitoring shall be taken up to ensure prevention of noise pollution

• Contractor shall ensure Workers safety by providing and encouraging use of PPEs

• Contractor shall ensure the maintenance of record including Log book of operation of the plants

• Contractor shall ensure after completion of the construction works these plant sites shall be restored back to the original condition.

• Contractor shall ensure all waste and machinery shall be removed from the site. Site shall be made clean and free from any temporary structure.

• Contractor shall ensure renovation of the site as per the provision of the contract and by providing of a vegetation cover in form of grass and small herbs.

15. Sourcing of earth and Borrow area management

• The project requires approx. (91736.08 cum of soil out of this 35,802 cum of existing earth is used and rest shall be obtained from existing borrow areas and murrum 22,314.76cum) for embankment. Earth shall be obtained from the approved quarries of Kharland Department. Earth shall be obtained from the approved quarries of Kharland Department.

• KLDC shall ensure the proposed borrow


SPIU/ PMC



areas have permission from the appropriate authority including Environmental Clearance (DEIAA/ SEIAA).

• KLDC had identified a tentative borrow areas at a distance of 2 km i.e. in village Kandarwan, Palghar Taluk and District Palghar which shall be used.

• Contractor shall get approval of Kharland department prior to opening and closure of every borrow area. Kharland and TPQA shall approve the borrow pits in accordance to the IRC recommended practice for borrow pits (IRC 10: 1961)

• Contractor shall develop borrow area plan indicating the location and area of the identified borrow area along with the consent order of land owner, photographs of the area and geographical coordinates of the corners of the borrow areas

• Finalization of borrow areas for earth and all logistic arrangements as well as compliance to environmental requirements, as applicable shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

Selection Criteria of Borrow areas is as follows: • Contractor shall identify the potential

borrow areas and take permission from Executive Engineer before operating any borrow areas.



• The Contractor shall not start borrowing earth from selected borrow area until the mutual agreement is signed between landowner and Contractor. Copy of the document shall be submitted to Executive Engineer.

• The Contractor in addition to the established practices, rules and regulation will also consider following criteria before finalizing the locations. 1. The borrow area shall not be located in

agriculture field unless unavoidable i.e. barren land is not available.

2. The borrow pits shall not be located along the roads.

3. The loss of productive and agricultural land shall be minimum.

4. The loss of vegetation is almost nil or minimum.

5. Sufficient quality of soil is available. 6. The Contractor will ensure the

availability of suitable earth. The Contractor shall obtain representative samples from each of the identified borrow areas and have these tested at the site laboratory following a testing programme as approved by the concerned Engineer. It shall be ensured that the fill material compacted to the required density.

7. Planning of haul roads for accessing borrows areas shall be undertaken



during this stage. The haul roads shall be routed to avoid agricultural areas as well as forest areas as far as possible and shall use the existing village roads wherever possible.

• Contractor shall not be permitted to borrow areas in forest areas

• Contractor shall identify location of borrow areas and get approval from E.E staff.

• Earth material shall be taken from barren land or selected borrow area during lean period as per IS Code 1498 after taking approval from Executive Engineer.

• Borrow areas shall be dug as per IS code :4701 and prior approval from the competent authorities must be taken before execution and mutual agreement with the land owners shall be taken by the contractor and ensure the borrow areas shall not have any environmental issues like water logging etc.

• Borrow pits shall be drained to avoid stagnation of water and the bottom shall be levelled properly / bottom level of borrow pits shall be fixed with reference to the prevailing ground slope towards the nearest natural draiinage course.

• Borrow areas shall be avoided in agricultural areas

• Required permission shall be obtained



from the authorized person as stipulated in the Maharashtra State minor minerals act and if operating in private lands mutual agreement and no objection certificate need to be produced to E.E by the contractor.

• No borrow pits shall be dug within 5m of the toe of the embankment, if the depth of the borrow pit is less than 0.5m it shall be after 5m of the toe of the embankment and if the pit depth shall be more than 0.5m it shall be 10m of the toe of the embankment or within such a distance from the toe of the bank where a 4:1 hydraulic gradient line cuts the ground surface, which ever more.

• Borrow pits shall be drained to avoid stagnation of water and the bottom shall be levelled properly / bottom level of borrow pits shall be fixed with reference to the prevailing ground slope towards the nearest natural drain based on the site conditions

• Borrow areas shall be preferably outside CRZ areas

• Precautions to be taken up if Private Lands are used:

• If waste land is not available, then soil from the agriculture fields can be taken with the consent of the landowners.

• An agreement shall be formed with land



owner indicating the area to be borrowed, the quantity of earth to be excavated, time for borrowing, restoration works and the cost to be paid to land owner in local language. Borrow areas shall not be constructed near the road side.

• Along with the consents, the Contractor shall apply to appropriate authority including obtaining Environmental Clearance from DEIAA/ SEIAA through Kharland Department.

• Contractor shall ensure that borrow area shall be planned so as to minimize the vegetation loss, no tree cutting is required and shall not be located close to roads (up to 50 m).

General Conditions to be followed • Haulage of material to the areas of fill

shall proceed only when sufficient spreading and compaction plants are operating at the place of deposition

• Top soil from the borrow area shall be removed up to depth of 15 cm and shall be preserved under covered condition. This soil shall be spread on the borrow area during closure. A 15 cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal).



• Restoration of the Borrow pits shall be done as per the EC conditions and in case of private lands it shall be as per willing of the land owner i.e. conversion to aquaculture farms/ farm ponds etc as per the site conditions.

• Contractor shall keep records of all the borrow earth and TPQA shall check and verify all the sources and approvals time to time and if any issues arises it shall be brought to the notice of SPIU

• The Contractor will keep record of photographs of various stages i.e. before using materials form the location (pre-project), for the period borrowing activities (Construction Phase) and after renovation (post development), to ascertain the pre-and post borrowing status of the area.

16. Sourcing of Other construction material

• Other materials required are aggregates, cement, sand, steel and geotextile. (Aggregates: 40, 795 cum for pitching and metal – 1121 cum, sand 682 cum and geotextile sheets of 40,795 sqmt) Contractor shall ensure all materials used in construction of embankment shall be purchased from approved quarry suggested by kharland Department. No other sources are permitted. Quarries/suppliers identified by KLDC are Manor at 35 km for aggregates, cement & steel from Saphale at 9 km and sand from

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Pargaon at approx 14 km. • A joint visit may be made by

environmental expert of the contractor, Executive Engineer Kharland Department to verify the quality and suitability of material, environmental approvals and environment management measures at the quarry site.

• The Contractor shall finalize the quarry for procurement of construction materials after assessment of the availability of sufficient materials, quality and other logistic arrangements.

• A preliminary survey has been carried out by the Executive Engineer and identified the quarry and is provided in DPR

• If extraction shall be done, prioritize sites already permitted by the Mining or concerned department,

• Contractor shall purchase materials and finalize vendors who have valid permissions.

• If other sites are necessary and the contractor want to use, let the contractor obtain necessary permission from the concerned regulatory authority and inform Executive Engineer.

17. Arrangement for construction water

• Contractor shall ensure use of potable water for every construction activity. Contractor shall provide necessary approval regarding water-supplying


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agency. 18. Debris disposal

management and setting up debris disposal site

• Waste expected to be generated due to construction includes the following Dismantling of CD works: 37.71 cum Stripping of the embankment upto 15

cm: 8763.2 cum Existing vegetation on bund and the

sites for the labour camps/debris disposal site/construction camp/storage yards

Municipal waste from labour camp-20-25 kg/day

Dry concrete/empty cement bags/broken bricks and stones, broken wooden supports etc-10-20 kg/day

• Construction and demolition waste shall be managed as per C&D Waste Rules, 2016, municipal waste shall be managed as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and hazardous waste shall be managed as per the Hazardous and Other Waste Management Rules, 2016

• A site must be identified by the contractor prior start of construction for disposal of the above-mentioned waste material. This site shall be located minimum 50 m distance from water body and 250 m from a residential area.

• Muck generated from stripping shall be used for construction of the ring bunds after obtaining consent from the KLDC engineer. Thus, clearance of vegetation followed stripping of the soil should be the



first activity to be carried out for the proposed project.

• The site shall be approved by the executive engineer of Kharland Department

• Contractor shall submit the location, area and photographs of the proposed debris disposal site to the Kharland department at least 15 days in advance for their acceptance of the site.

• Contractor will ensure that the debris are collected and transported to the pre-designated and approved debris disposal site. Record of debris generated and transported shall be maintained by contractor

• All the waste shall be segregated into recyclable and non-recyclable waste. Recyclable waste shall be sold to authorized vendors and non-recyclable waste shall be disposed off through local agencies in the area

• Compostable fraction of the municipal waste to be generated from the labour camps shall be pit composted if possible

• Hazardous waste shall be stored in isolated location in HDPE container only and shall be disposed off through authorized vendors. NOC shall be obtained for disposal of hazardous waste from MPCB.



19. Hiring of the Construction Labour

• Contractor shall employ local people preferably for carrying out the construction works of embankment

• If the local labour is not available, then contractor shall obtain a letter from the panchayat officials in this regard and then only can hire labour from outside

• No child labourshall be allowed at the site


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20. Setting up of Labour Camp Site

• Labour camp shall be established only if local labour is not available.

• No workforce camps shall be set up at any of the operational areas. Each workforce is to be provided with suitable type of rented accommodation or in the labour camp established for the project. Transportation facility shall be provided to workers for commuting between construction camp and workplace. Pooled transportation facility shall be provided to workers who opt to stay at their residence.

• Labour camps shall not be established on agriculture land, vegetated and planted land area and shall be set up at least at a minimum distance of 250 m from water body. Approval shall be obtained from gram panchayat prior setting up such camp.

• The location, layout and basic facility provisions of the labour camp and photographs of the location will be


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submitted to Kharland Department for prior approval before establishing it. Contractor will comply with the relevant provisions of Building and other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act 1996.

• The contractor will provide and maintain well ventilated living accommodation and ancillary facilities for workers in functional and hygiene manner.

• Minimum Basic facility like fans, first aid, rest area, sanitation facility & dustbins, fire-safety measures, cooking area, bathing area and washing area shall be provided in the camps. Open urination/defecation shall be strictly prohibited. Two Mobile toilet with anaerobic digestion facility shall be provided by contractor. Contractor shall make arrangement with local municipal extractor for disposal of night soil.

• Provision of supplying clean and cool drinking water shall be made at labour camp, construction camp and work sits for workers. A mobile drinking water counter/kiosk with minimum 300 litter capacity and two taps with bottom tank to collect waste water will be made close to worksite (say within 100 m of site)

• Provision of LPG shall be made for



cooking. Use of wood as fuel should be fully prohibited. No open burning of bio-mass shall be allowed. Separate cooking area shall be designated if common mess is not provided.

• Once labour camp is discontinued then site shall be restored to original condition

• The domestic waste shall be segregated at site into recyclable and non-recyclable materials. Recyclable material shall be sold to recyclers and non-recyclable material shall be send for disposal through the local bodies

• The contractor shall take necessary HIV/AIDs prevention awareness measures will be taken at labour camps by the contractor including provision of contraceptives. Every quarter, HIV/AIDs awareness programme shall be organised by EHS officer of the contractor. Contractor will prohibit contractor for use of any explosive, destruction of trees or disposing of waste to any water bodies or nearby open lands. Contractor will be responsible for the action of his employees.

• Inspection shall be carried out by the environmental expert of the contractor and executive engineer of Kharland department once a quarter to ensure availability of minimum facilities at the



camp and sanitation level at the camp. Status report shall form part of quarterly report from Kharland department to SPIU.

• Daily attendance shall be taken at worker camp by contractor.

• A crèche facility shall be provided for the children of worker if the female and male contracted labour are more than 50.

21. Scheduling Construction Works

• Construction works must not be taken up during monsoon

• Construction activity shall not be undertaken during night time

• A schedule of construction (activity wise) along with timeline shall be submitted by the contractor prior to start of work to the Kharland department and shall carry out work according to the schedule submitted

• In case of any deviation a report on the same shall be submitted to the Kharland and third-party monitoring agency.


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Construction Stage 22. Site Clearance works

Site Clearance & Grubbing

• Vegetation (bushes, weeds etc) at the site shall be removed in presence of Environmental Expert of Contractor and Kharland Department

• Identified trees (as per joint visit of KLDC &Contractor and tree cutting permission) for cutting shall be cut. Cut logs shall be managed as per the condition given in tree cutting permission


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• No other flora shall be harmed other than identified and marked vegetation and trees

• No mangrove shall be removed during the clearing and grubbing process

• Vegetation waste shall be collected and shall be disposed off at the debris disposal site

• Top material of the embankment shall be stripped off to the suitable depth as per the requirement given in DPR prior carrying out strengthening works

Generation of debris from dismantling structures

• Quantity and source of debris to be generated due to dismantling can be referred from point no 19 of this table.

• Record of debris generated and transported shall be maintained by contractor

• Solar lights to be replaced shall be handled by Gram Panchayat for disposal

23. Stripping, Stocking and Damage to Top soil and Preservation of top soil

• Embankment is constructed by layering various grades of soil so top layer of existing embankment soil may not be fertile and may also be bit saline so may not be used for plantation later so this shall be disposed off to the debris disposal site

• Top soil to be preserved will include top soil from the sites to eb used as construction camps, labour camps, debris disposal site & borrow areas (if any)


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• Before beginning the construction of embankments, the surface area of ground additionaly to be occupied (on field side) shall be cleared of all roots and vegetable matter and stripped to a suitable depth as per IS: 4701 - 1982

(i)Depth of stripping 5.0 to 7.5 cm for soil containaing light grass cover

(ii) Depth upto to bottom of ploughed zone usally 15.0 to 22.5 cm in agricultural land.

• Top soil shall be preserved and resued in turfing activities if possible in borrow areas (if any), bunds or if excess shall be distributed to farmers for using in the agricultural lands

• Project activities shall be carried out during lean period and non- monsoon period for minimizing loss.

• Top soil shall be stockpiled at the site and shall be kept covered with tarpaulin cover. Stockpile will be designed such that the slope does not exceed 1:2 (vertical to horizontal), and height of the pile is restricted to 2 m. All loose construction material shall be stored and transported in covered condition on pavec surface

24. Soil Quality • Oil shall be stored on paved surface only and the astorage area shall have

Contractor Kharland Department, Third Party Supervision and monitoring Agency



containment for collection of spilled oil. Oil spill kits shall be available to manage the oil spill.

• All transportation vehicle shall be provided with the drip pans to prevent soil contamination with the oil

• Silt fencing shall be provided to prevent washing away of the embankment and entring of soil from embankment to creek during construction phase

• Stone pitching shall be provided on both the sides of embankment to prevent erosion of the embankment

• Longitudnal drains and drains near the toe shall be provided to drain the water from embankment and prevent washing off of the embankment.

(after appointment) and SPIU/ PMC

25. Haulage Road • Contractor will ensure that all construction vehicle use only the designate haulage road and no other route should be followed

• Route markers shall be used for marking the haulage route.

• Haulage road shall be restored to original condition if any damage has happened



appointed)

26. Operation and Management of the construction vehicle and machinery

• All the construction vehicles and machinery shall meet the prescribed exhaust standards (Bharat stage emission standards)

• Machinery to be installed close to the creek/nallah, i.e. for construction of CD



appointed)



works shall be checked for oil and grease leakage

• Weekly inspection shall be carried out by Environment and Safety expert of contractor to confirm fitness of these vehicle and machinery and following points shall be verified during the visit

o PUC certificates of wheel or chain mounted machinery/vehicle


o A log book will be maintained documenting all fueling and maintenance events (date, time, location, condition of site, weather conditions, amount of fuel on maintenance event, issues

27. Transportation of construction material from suppliers/quarry to the site

• Material transportation shall be carried out in covered vehicles only

• Transportation vehicles shall have valid PUC certificate

• Transportation vehicle shall strictly follow the speed limits designated for the roads and speed shall be limited to 10 kmph at the site

• Transportation vehicle shall be properly serviced and maintained



appointed)



• Transportation vehicle shall no way block the villager’s access.

28. Impact on Drainage due to renovation of Embankment and Reconstruction of Cross Drainage works

• Existing CD work shall be dismantled, and new CD work will be constructed, and additional 3 more CD works will be constructed to ensure proper drainage across the embankment as per DPR

• Arrangement shall be made for prevention of flow of creek water to agriculture field during Cross drainage reconstruction works. Ring bunds are proposed to be constructed as per DPR for preventing the flow of sea water to the land side

• Ring bund should be provided at location of CD work construction to prevent landward flow of saline water

• CD work construction shall not be undertaken during monsoon. Ring bund in any case should be dismantled prior onset of monsoon even if construction of CD work is not completed. New ring bund shall be constructed after offset of monsoon prior resuming construction of CD works

• Longitudnal drains shall be provided for flowing the water from top of embankment to te bottom to prevent the erosion of embankment.

• Provision for drain shall be made at the toe end of embankment to drain out the



appointed)



accumulated water to nearest cross drainage structure.

• The Contractor will ensure that construction debris; waste and construction material shall not be disposed or allowed to get spilled to creek or drainage channel so as not to block the flow of water of any watercourse/cross drainage channels.

29. Siltation of Water Bodies • A silt fence (geo textile sheets with bamboos8) shall be provided along the active construction area or say 1 km, at the base of the embankment on creek side and around the stockpiles prior to state of construction works. The fencing shall be retained till the embankment up-gradation for activity area is completed and slopes are stabilized

• Contractor shall not dispose or allow disposal/spillage of earth or any other



appointed)

8 Steps of installation of silt fence (Indicative Method): A: Dig the trench line (6 inch deep and 4 inch wide approx) along the starting line of proposed embankment B.Install bamboo supports at space of 1-1.5 m and bury these bamboos to teh depth of 15 cm into the ground. Height of the silt fence should atleast be equal to height of existing embankment C. Geo-textile fabric then should be placed on the bamboo supports with the help of staple guns with heavy duty staples. Put minimum 3 staples D. Back-fill the trenches back with the excavated soil. Put all the surplus soil on the filled trench as the filled spoil in trench will further subside with time. Compact the filled soil properly.



construction material or debris into the creek/nallah


30. Slope Protection and Control of Soil Erosion

• The embankment slope shall be stabilized and protected using appropriate stabilization methods. Stone pitching is proposed to be provided for slope stabilization on both creek side and land side. Stone pitching is preferred over other like bamboo splits on creek side due to exposure to saline water.

• Embankment shall properly be compacted using the machinery as specified in DPR

• Grass turfing of slopes on land-side shall be avoided as this is water scarce area and the grass will not sustain in the dry seasons. Embankment shall properly be compacted using the machinery as specified in DPR

• Geo-textile is also proposed to be laid on the slopes prior murrum and pitching to prevent to provide additional strength and stability

• Groynees shall be provided at curve points of the embankment to prevent scouring of embankment due to the wave action



appointed)

31. Water Resources, Water Pollution Prevention and Control



Water Resources • Contractor shall ensure use of potable water for every construction activity. Contractor shall provide necessary approval regarding water-supplying agency.

• Water shall be purchased from authorized private water tanker suppliers

• Contractor shall obtain and submit copy of approval of tanker water supplier to Kharland Department before start of supply.

• Water tanks and pipelines shall be checked for leakage on daily basis and any leakage if detected shall be repaired immediately

• Idle flow of water and taps shall not be allowed and supervisors at site shall do random inspection for the same on daily basis

• Workers shall be educated about importance of water conservation and things they have to follow for conserving water. Posters shall be displayed at each water source for water conservation and preventing wastage

• Run-off from the site collected in sedimentation tanks shall be used at the site for water sprinkling. Run-off from curing area also shall be collected and shall be used for sprinkling, wheel washing etc.



• Flow of water sprinklers shall be maintained so as the water is sprinkled as small dots so as consumption is less, and water pounding will be prevented

• Curing shall be done by spraying only to minimize water requirement. Curing shall be done in early morning and late evening hours to minimize evaporation loses. Cured structures can be covered with gunny bags so as to minimize the evaporation

Water pollution from construction waste and wastewater from the plant site

• Construction debris shall be collected from the site and shall be stored on the paved surface under covered condition

• No construction debris shall be disposed or allowed to be spilled in the water body

• Construction debris shall be transported to the debris disposal site on regular basis


• Wastewater from the batching plant if establishedshall be collected in the tank. Supernatant water shall be re-used in batching plant or can be used for dust suppression. Slurry settled below can be reused in batching plant

• Vehicle service and washing shall be avoided at the construction site. If vehicle washing if required than washing effluent



appointed)



at construction camps shall pass through grease tap to collection tank. This water shall be used for dust separation.

• Monitoring of the creek water shall be carried out every Quarterly from accredited laboratory

Water pollution due to mixing of sewage from the labour camps and toilets at plant/construction site

• Wastewater generated from toilets, washing area and kitchen area in labour camp and toilets at construction site shall not be discharged into the creek/nallahs

• Bio-toilets shall be installed at the labour camp site and construction site area. Sewage generated will be treated within the bio-toilets

• Water from bathing and kitchen area shall be passed through the oil and grease chamber and shall be stored in the septic tank (soak pit is not feasible at this site due to high water table level). This septic tank shall be a concrete tank and shall be evacuated when filled.



appointed)

Water pollution due to spillage of lubricants and fuel

• Oil and lubricants shall be stored on paved surface in covered containers with oil collection pit on one end.

• Oils shall not be stored close to creek or any drainage channel.



appointed)



32. Air Pollution prevention and Control

Dust pollution

Emission from construction vehicles, equipment and machineries

Emission from running DG sets

• Water shall be sprinkled on embankment site, construction camp site and on haulage roads for dust suppression

• All the construction vehicle and machinery shall be compliant to the emission standards as per Bharat Stage Emission Standards

• All construction vehicle/machinery shall have valid PUC certificate

• All construction vehicle/machinery shall be regularly serviced and maintained and the records of the same shall be maintained at the site by contractor

• Low Sulphur fuel shall be used for DG sets

• Stacks based as per the formula (height of the stake 2 √kVA above DG set if kept in open otherwise above the building height if kept inside a room) shall be provided with DG sets

• Ambient air quality shall be carried out during construction phase every quarter from accredited laboratory.

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33. Noise Level:

Noise from the

vehicles, equipment and machineries

• All machinery, equipment and machinery shall comply with the noise standards as specified by CPCB

• All the machinery equipment shall have inbuilt noise controlling mechanism such as silencers and mufflers

• All the machinery, equipment and vehicles shall be regularly serviced and



appointed)



maintained • Construction activities shall only be

carried out during the day time (6:00 AM to 10:00 PM)

• Honking shall be prohibited at site • Noise monitoring shall be carried out

during construction phase near residential areas every month and quarterly through accredited firm.

34. Ecology • Permission should be obtained by KLDC from Wildlife Department for proposed renovation work and all the conditions given in the permission letter should be followed by contractor and KLDC

• Mangroves are present along the creek side. During the strengthening and repair process, mangrove shall not be disturbed. All mangroves shall be preserved. Any additional land if required for strengthening of the embankment shall be takenup on creek side only if mangroves are not present else land on agriculture field side shall be considered with consent of land owners


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• Permission should be obtained from District Collector for tree cutting as per NGT Order dated 8th Jan 2016 – case no 11/2015 (WZ). Contractor shall follow all the conditions as mentioned in the permission letter

• Only identified trees in the permission letter should be cut


• Vegetation removal and tree cutting shall be undertaken in presence of the executive engineer of TPQA and KLDC

35. Safety Contractor

Personal safety measures for labour and other staff at site

• All personal protective equipment shall be provided for construction worker which includes safety shoes, safety jacket, helmet, earplugs, masks and goggles

• Barricading shall be provided for the embankment with LED lighting on top. All such barricading and signage shall comply with SP: 55 (2014) specifications.

• Steel barricading shall be provided on land side for length of 250 from 0 chainage near the habitat. After this



barricading may not be required on land side. Bamboos fitted with geotextile may be provided as barricading on creek side in active area

• The contractor will make sure that during the construction work all relevant provisions of the Building and Other Construction Workers (regulation of employment and conditions of services) Act, 1996 are adhered to. The Contractor will comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the safety of the workmen as per the country' labour regulations and International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No-62 as far as those are applicable to this contract.

• All work force shall be subjected to an orientation program to familiarize them with work requirements, safety practices at work, safe distances to keep from earth moving equipment, emergency response etc. to be adopted to ensure their own safety and that of other workers and public around operational areas.

• Visitors/officials to worksite are to be provided with PPEs (such as hard hats and safety boots & safety jackets) and shall be briefed ongoing operations on that specific time and related safety requirement at work site including safe



distances to keep, while at site visit. • Contractor will ensure that each worker

use the safety vests when on construction site. He will also ensure availability and use of PPE and other measures specific to a task as below:

• Hard hat or helmets for all workers, supervising staff and inspecting official/s entering work site, plant area, and engaged in loading/unloading operations.

• Safety shoes and goggles for all workers employed for handling of cement, mortar, concrete, asphalt or for those engaged in crusher operations.

• Protective eye gear, helmets, gum boots, hand gloves for all labour/workers at the construction site.

• Welder’s protective eye-shields to workers who are engaged in welding works.

• Earplugs to all workers exposed to high noise levels.

• No smoking and other high-risk areas are to be provided with warning signage.

• Staff will be given induction training about the processes and risks involved during the construction phase and the response plan to be followed during the case of emergency.

• Work force shall be subjected only to standard work shifts/hours. Overtime



allowances shall be paid with ceiling limits. Working beyond such ceiling limits shall be discouraged, even if, so desired workforce or sub-contractor.

• Safety instruction/guidelines shall be displayed at all the sites in English and local language

• Provision of Lifeguard and rescue boat shall be kept at site as the creek runs parallel to the embankment and there may be accident of falling in the creek and drowning

• Construction work shall not be carried out during monsoon period

• Construction work shall be carried out during day time only

• Emergency assembly area shall be designated at the site and same shall be informed to all the workers

• Workers shall be given training for safe operation of the construction vehicle and equipment

• Defensive driving training shall be provided to drivers of construction vehicle

• Rest areas shall be provided for workers at the construction site. No worker shallbe allowed to rest in activity area.

• Construction machinery & equipment shall be in good conditions and shall comply with all safety conditions

• All the lifting equipment/heavy machinery



shall be properly examined and tested prior usage. All relevant information shall be known by safety officer about the load, method of slinging and attachment points. Heavy lifting machinery shall be managed as per heavy lifting machinery management plan

• Gas cylinder if used for the welding works at the site then cylinders shall be kept upright and shall be provided with flash back arrestor. Domestic LPG cylinders shall not be used at site for welding and other works. Person operating the gas cylinder shall be provided with PPE including gloves, goggles and helmet with the face shields

• Fire safety measures including buckets filled with sand and fire extinguishers shall be provided at the construction camp site, labour camp site and active construction work area

Risk from electrical equipment

• No open or damaged electrical wires shall be present at the site. Electrical cables shall be run in extra plastic conduits

• Install Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers (ELCB) in all circuits to protect the operators from electrical hazards

• Keep the main switch box in good condition, protected from the weather. Install an appropriately sized ELCB

• Provide good earth or ground connection



for all installations • Adequate lighting shall be provided for

illumination at site First aid • First aid-trained personnel shall be

available at site. Tie up with the nearby hospital shall be made so as emergency can be handled. First aid facilities shall be developed as per the Schedule V of BOCWR (Building & Other Construction Workers Rules)

• A first aid kit shall be provided at the construction and labour camp site

• A motorized four-wheeler shall be available at the site to take the injured or sick person to the nearby hospital

• Hospitals near to the site shall be identified and tie-ups shall be made with hospitals

• Presence of snakes is confirmed by local people in the area. First aid kit also shall carry the bandages and tourniquet for managing the snake bite. First aider shall be trained in using the tourniquet. Anti-venoms can be purchased and kept with the hospitals identified so as they can be used in case of emergency.

Signages and hoardings • Effective Safety caution and signage boards shall be placed at active site in English and local language

• An information board detailing the name of project, length of embankment,



duration of work, risks involved and contact persons and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) shall be provided at both the ends of the embankment

36. Contractors Demobilization:

Clean-up operations, restoration and renovation

• At the time of completion of construction, contractor shall submit demobilization plan

• Clean up and restoration works shall be taken up by the contractor immediately after completion of construction

• All the machinery, equipment and vehicle shall be removed from the site

• All the waste from the camp site, plant site and construction site shall be removed and disposed as per the debris management plan given in this table

• All the temporary structures like the labour hutment, material storage sheds, rest areas, fencing etc shall be dismantled and the material shall be removed from the site

• Sites shall be restored back to the original condition and shall be handed over to the land owner

• A satisfactory statement shall be obtained from the land owner by contractor and shall be submitted to Kharland Department

• Septic tanks if any developed shall be dismantled and the pits shall be refilled

• Approval shall be obtained from Kharland



appointed)



Department for effective restoration of the site and completion of demobilization activities.

Operation and Maintenance

37. Monitoring and Maintenance

• Kharland department shall monitor and maintain the integrity of embankment, stability of slope and pitching, condition of the CD works and condition of the drains

• Kharland department shall also monitor the compensatory afforestation carried out in lieu of the tree cut and ensure survivability rate of at least 70%.

Kharland Department

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8.4. Consolidated Environmental Management Plan

"Based on the EIA studies conducted and the EMP recommended in this report, following consolidated EMP has been approved by World Bank for the timely compliance and monitoring of the project during its construction phase. The consolidated Envirionmental Management Plan is given in Table 8.2.



Table 8.2 : Consolitated Environmental Management Plan for Saline Embankment-Vadhiv-Vaitipada

S.No. Activity/Aspect Measures to be implemented by the Contractor

1. Work Program and Planning

The Contractor’s Project Manager shall be responsible for implementation of EMP and will coordinate the over -all implementation of the said plan. As part of the revised Work Program, within 14 days of delivery of the Letter of Acceptance, the Contractor shall submit an EHSM plan, including method statement and timeline about specific actions that will be taken by Contractor to implement the provisions laid out in the EMP.

2. Appointment of

Environment and Safety Officer

The Contractor shall designate and mobilize the qualified Environment and Safety officer for effective implementation of EMP and ensuring safe operations during construction stage within 30 days from signing the Letter of Acceptance.

3. Joint Verification a. Videography (not using a phone) shall be carried out clearly showing the site conditions and the state of mangroves/ other vegetation within 15 days from signing of the Contract. SPIU and KLDC staff will remain present during this exercise.

b. The Contractor will also submit geo-referenced and digitally date stamped still photographs taken at every 50 meters to SPIU, KLDC and Forest Department clearly showing the chainage and site conditions, including the state of mangroves and other vegetation within 15 days from signing of the Contract.

c. A joint survey with KLDC shall be carried out to demarcate the toe lines on the either side of the embankment with suitable markers to delineate the proposed outer limits of construction.

d. Identification and marking of utilities that are likely to be impacted such as electric poles, trees to be cut, access, Common Property Resources and other utilities to be shifted or re-built shall be done.

e. Once this is done, the Contractor shall submit a request to Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) for a detailed joint site wherein KLDC, SPIU and Mangrove Cell, Forest Department will participate.

f. Based on the regulatory conditions, land availability and any suggestions/recommendations made during the joint visit/s, the proposed alignment/design will be adjusted to minimize adverse impacts on environment and people.

g. The Contractor shall record all findings/proceedings and decisions made. A



comprehensive report incorporating all aspects (including land and mangroves) will be jointly signed by the Contractor, KLDC and SPIU. A copy of the same shall be submitted to the Forest Department, Govt. of Maharashtra.

4. Obtaining requisite regulatory

permissions and

clearances prior to

start of work as applicable

a. The Contractor, including the Environment and Social Officer and all other key staff should be well informed about requirements of local laws, regulations, and rules in force in State of Maharashtra. This includes applicable environmental laws and regulations, labour laws and safety requirements.

b. Contractor shall obtain permission for cutting of trees, in line with state government rules and norms.

c. Contractor will obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate for setting up of DG sets, Batching Plant (RMC), etc. as required from Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board (MPCB).

d. Contractor should obtain environmental clearance from State or District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA/DEIAA) as the case new borrow areas are identified and opened.

5. Shifting of Utilities a. Contractor based on the joint verification exercise will ensure that the necessary permissions are obtained from concerned departments, including for electrical poles that require shifting for the works under this contract.

b. Contractor shall continue to coordinate with respective departments, as needed during the utility shifting process to avoid unwarranted delays and issue during execution of works.

6. Access to public and private properties

Contractor shall ensure that temporary access to public and private properties are provided during the construction of the embankment and that these are permanently restored after the work in that section is over.

7.

Protection of Mangroves

a. Contractor shall take approval of the concerned Engineer before site clearance to start the construction work.

b. Contractor shall not disturb or cut any mangroves during construction. All mangroves shall be preserved, and the Contractor shall abide by the NOC and conditions of the Forest Department.

c. As required, the Contractor shall propose modifications in design to suit site conditions to the Engineer.

8. Protection of trees and a. Contractor shall take all precautions needed to preserve the trees. All efforts shall be



vegetation made to prevent damage to trees other than those identified for cutting. b. Contractor shall identify the number of trees that need to be cut through a joint verification

with the KLDC. If any tree needs to be cut, necessary prior permission shall be obtained.

c. Contractor shall undertake tree cutting as per the written instructions of the Engineer and only after obtaining permission from Forest Department or appropriate authority.

9. Construction plan and communication with

community

a. Contractor shall develop time bound construction schedule and submit it to Executive Engineer Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) at least 15 days prior to start of construction work

b. Contractor and Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) shall install a project information board at the start and end of the project site showing name of work, project cost, duration, date of commencement, proposed date of completion, details of grievance redressal mechanism along with contact details of key officials/personnel.

c. Information campaigns shall be planned/designed and implemented in line with provisions made in the price schedule.

10. Setting up construction camp construction camp, or material

storage area, Batching Plants etc., operational safety, sanitation, drinking

water supply,

a. Contractor shall identify the site/s for setting up material storage area, construction camp, plant and shall notify the Engineer for required approval.

b. Any plant or construction camp site and/or construction material storage site shall be sited at a min. distance of 150 m from water body and 500 m from residential area or any sensitive location like school or hospital. The plant/s shall be located in downwind direction of any residential area.

c. Available barren land shall preferably be used for the establishment of camp/plant site. d. If usage of this land is not possible then the private land which is currently not being

cultivated can be used for the establishment of the plant site with the consent of the land owner.

e. Site shall be marked on the map and the layout of such sites along with the photographs shall be submitted to Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) prior to setting up any such facility to obtain prior written approval.

f. These sites shall be fenced preferably with the sheets so as to minimize the exposure of the public to the dust

g. Establishment and operation of these plants shall be initiated only after obtaining consent to establish and consent to operate from MPCB by the Contractor.

h. Contractor shall ensure all measures for dust control (like sprinkling of water) and



prevention of water, soil (preventing flow of contaminated water from camp) and noise pollution shall be taken up.

i. Speed limits at site shall be maintained between 15-20 km/hr.

j. Contractor shall ensure parking of vehicles or installation of machineries shall not block the access or public utilities in the project area.

k. Adequate Bio-toilets (for male and for female) shall be provided at construction camp, storage areas and operational areas.

l. The bio toilet must have provision of at least 1000 litres overhead water storage. It shall be well maintained and in usable condition at all the times. It shall be regularly cleaned, and overhead tank replenished as per requirement. Work force shall be oriented to use mobile toilets. No open urination/defecation shall be allowed.

m. Clean and cool drinking water facility shall be available for workers at site. n. Loose construction materials and waste storage area shall be covered properly. o. Fuel/Lube Oil shall be stored on concreted floor with spillages and leak collection pits. p. Oil interceptor shall be provided in vehicle cleaning areas

q. Contractor shall ensure all construction vehicle shall comply with traffic rules and carry PUC certificate.

r. Contractor shall ensure First Aid Kits at the camp in case of any emergency. s. Contractor shall ensure provision of Fire extinguishers in the fuel storage/ camps. t. Provision of sprinklers for dust suppression shall be made. u. Contractor shall ensure regular inspection to confirm fitness of these plants and following

points shall be verified during the visit: o All plants are working in good working condition o Dust pollution control measures are being taken up as per the consent orders o Noise monitoring shall be taken up to ensure prevention of noise pollution o Contractor shall ensure Workers safety by providing and use of necessary PPEs o Contractor shall ensure the maintenance of record including Log book of operation

of the plants o Implementation of all provisions of EMP.

v. Contractor shall ensure that these plant sites are restored back to the original condition after completion of the construction works.



w. Contractor shall ensure all wastes and machinery shall be removed from the site after completion of works. Site shall be made clean and free from any temporary structure.

x. Contractor shall ensure renovation of the site as per the provision of the contract and by providing of a vegetation cover in form of grass and small herbs or as per owner satisfaction.

11. Sourcing of earth and

Borrow Area

Management

a. KLDC shall ensure the proposed borrow areas identified for project works have permission from the appropriate authority including Environmental Clearance (DEIAA/ SEIAA).

b. KLDC had identified tentative borrow areas at a distance of 18 km i.e. in village Bandhan and Village Tudal, Mapgaon Gram Panchayat, Alibag Taluk and District Raigad which shall be considered for used.

c. Contractor shall get approval of Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) prior to opening and closure of every borrow area. Kharland and TPQA shall approve the borrow areas in accordance to the IRC recommended practice for borrow pits (IRC 10: 1961)

d. Contractor shall develop borrow area plan indicating the location and area of the identified borrow area along with the consent order of land owner, photographs of the area and geographical coordinates of the corners of the borrow areas

e. Finalization of borrow areas for earth and all logistic arrangements as well as compliance to environmental requirements, as applicable shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

Selection Criteria of Borrow areas is as follows:

a. Contractor shall identify the potential borrow areas and take permission from Executive Engineer before operating any borrow areas.

b. The Contractor shall not start borrowing earth from selected borrow area until the mutual agreement is signed between landowner and Contractor. Copy of the document shall be submitted to Executive Engineer.

c. The Contractor in addition to the established practices, rules and regulation will also consider following criteria before finalizing the locations.

o The borrow area should not be located in agriculture field unless unavoidable i.e.

barren land is not available.



o The borrow pits should not be located along the roads.

o The loss of productive and agricultural land should be minimum.

o The loss of vegetation is almost nil or minimum. o The Contractor will ensure the availability of suitable earth. The Contractor shall obtain representative samples from each of the identified borrow areas and have these tested at the site laboratory following a testing program as approved by the concerned Engineer. It shall be ensured that the fill material compacted to the required density.

o Planning of haul roads for accessing borrows areas shall be undertaken during this stage. The haul roads shall be routed to avoid agricultural areas as well as forest areas as far as possible and shall use the existing village roads wherever possible.

d. Contractor shall not be permitted to borrow areas in forest areas

e. Earth material should be taken from barren land or selected borrow area during lean period as per IS Code 1498 after taking approval from Executive Engineer.

f. Borrow areas should be dug as per IS code: 4701 and prior approval from the competent authorities must be taken before execution and mutual agreement with the land owners should be taken by the contractor and ensure the borrow areas should not have any environmental issues like water logging etc.

g. Borrow pits should be drained to avoid stagnation of water and the bottom should be levelled properly / bottom level of borrow pits should be fixed with reference to the prevailing ground slope towards the nearest natural drainage course.

h. No borrow pits shall be dug within 5m of the toe of the embankment, if the depth of the borrow pit is less than 0.5m it shall be after 5m of the toe of the embankment and if the pit depth shall be more than 0.5m it shall be 10m of the toe of the embankment or within such a distance from the toe of the bank where a 4:1 hydraulic gradient line cuts the ground surface, which ever more.

i. Borrow pits shall be drained to avoid stagnation of water and the bottom should be levelled properly / bottom level of borrow pits should be fixed with reference to the prevailing ground slope towards the nearest natural drain based on the site conditions

j. Borrow areas shall be strictly outside CRZ areas

k. Precautions to be taken up if Private Lands are used:



l. If waste land is not available, then soil from the agriculture fields can be taken with the consent of the land owners.

m. An agreement shall be formed with land owner indicating the area to be borrowed, the quantity of earth to be excavated, time for borrowing, restoration works and the cost to be paid to land owner in local language. Borrow areas shall not be constructed near the road side.

n. Contractor shall ensure that borrow area shall be planned so as to minimize the vegetation loss, no tree cutting is required and shall not be located close to roads (up to 50 m).

General Conditions to be followed

o. Top soil from the borrow area shall be removed up to depth of 15 cm and shall be preserved under covered condition. This soil shall be spread on the borrow area during closure. A 15cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal).

p. Restoration of the Borrow pits shall be done as per the EC conditions and in case of private lands it shall be as per willing of the land owner i.e. conversion to aquaculture farms/ farm ponds etc. as per the site conditions.

q. Contractor shall keep records of all the borrow earth and TPQA shall check and verify all the sources and approvals time to time and if any issues arises it shall be brought to the notice of SPIU

r. The Contractor will keep record of photographs of various stages i.e. before using materials form the location (preproject), for the period borrowing activities (Construction Phase) and after renovation (post development), to ascertain the pre and post borrowing status of the area.

12. Sourcing of Other

Construction Material

a. Contractor shall ensure all materials used in construction of embankment shall be purchased from approved quarry suggested by Kharland Development Circle (KLDC).

b. A joint visit may be made by environmental expert of the contractor, Executive Engineer Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) to verify the quality and suitability of material, environmental approvals and environment management measures at the quarry site.

c. A preliminary survey has been carried out by the Executive Engineer and identified the



quarry and is provided in DPR

d. If extraction shall be done, prioritize sites already permitted by the Mining or concerned department,

e. Contractor shall purchase materials and finalize vendors who have valid permissions.

f. If other sites are necessary and the contractor want to use, let the contractor obtain necessary permission from the concerned regulatory authority and inform Executive Engineer.

13. Arrangement for construction water

Contractor shall ensure use of potable water for every construction activity. Contractor shall obtain necessary approval regarding water supplying agency.

14. Debris disposal management and setting up debris

disposal site

a. Construction and Demolition wastes need to be disposed in accordance to Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, municipal waste should be managed as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and hazardous waste shall be managed as per the Hazardous and Other Waste Management Rules, 2016

b. A site must be identified by the contractor prior start of construction for disposal of the above-mentioned waste material. This site shall be located minimum 150 m distance from water body and 500 m from a residential area. This site should be selected only at landward side of embankment.

c. Muck generated from stripping shall be used for construction of the ring bunds after obtaining consent from the KLDC engineer. Thus, clearance of vegetation followed stripping of the soil should be the first activity to be carried out for the proposed project.

d. The site for waste disposal shall be approved by the Executive Engineer of Kharland Development Circle (KLDC)

e. Contractor shall submit the location, area and photographs of the proposed site to the Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) at least 15 days in advance for their acceptance of the site.

f. Contractor will ensure that the debris are collected and transported to the pre-designated and approved debris disposal site. Records of debris generated and transported should be maintained by contractor.

g. All the waste shall be segregated into recyclable and nonrecyclable waste. Recyclable waste should be sold to authorized vendors and non-recyclable waste should be



disposed off through local agencies in the area

h. Compostable fraction of the municipal waste to be generated from the labour camps should be pit composted.

i. Hazardous waste should be stored in isolated location in HDPE container only and should be disposed off through authorized vendors.

15. Hiring of the Construction Labour

a. Contractor shall employ local people preferably for carrying out the construction works of embankment

b. If the local labour is not available, then contractor shall obtain a letter from the panchayat officials in this regard and then only can hire labour from outside

c. No child labour shall be allowed at the site.

16. Setting up of Labour Camp Site

a. Labour camps shall not be established on agriculture land, vegetated and planted land area and shall be set up at least at a minimum distance of 250 m from water body. Approval shall be obtained from Gram Panchayat prior setting up such camp.

b. The location, layout and basic facility provisions of the labour camp and photographs of the location will be submitted to Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) for prior approval before establishing it. Contractor will comply with the relevant provisions of Building and other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act 1996.

c. The contractor will provide and maintain well ventilated living accommodation and ancillary facilities for workers in functional and hygiene manner.

d. Minimum Basic facility like fans, first aid, rest area, sanitation facility & dustbins, fire-safety measures, cooking area, bathing area and washing area shall be provided in the camps. Open urination/defecation shall be strictly prohibited. Mobile toilets as per requirement with anaerobic digestion facility shall be provided by contractor. Contractor shall make arrangement with local municipal extractor for disposal of night soil.

e. Provision of supplying clean and cool drinking water shall be made at labour camp, construction camp and work sits for workers. A mobile drinking water counter/kiosk with minimum 300 litter capacity and two taps with bottom tank to collect waste water will be made close to worksite.

f. Provision of LPG shall be made for cooking. Use of wood as fuel shall be prohibited.



g. Once labour camp is demobilized then site shall be restored to original condition

h. The domestic waste shall be segregated at site into recyclable and non-recyclable materials. Recyclable material shall be sold to recyclers and non-recyclable material shall be send for disposal through the local bodies

i. The contractor shall take necessary HIV/AIDs prevention awareness measures will be taken at labour camps by the contractor including provision of contraceptives. Every quarter, HIV/AIDs awareness program shall be organized by EHS officer of the contractor. Contractor will prohibit contractor for use of any explosive, destruction of trees or disposing of waste to any water bodies or nearby open lands. Contractor will be responsible for the action of his employees.

j. Regular Inspection shall be carried out by the EHS Officer of the contractor and executive engineer of Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) to ensure availability of minimum facilities at the camp and sanitation level at the camp. Status report shall form part of quarterly report from Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) to SPIU.

k. Daily attendance shall be taken at worker camp by contractor.

l. A crèche facility shall be provided for the children of worker if the female and male contracted labour are more than 50.

m. Mosquito net shall be provided to workers.

n. First Aid Facilities and periodic health checkup facilities for workers shall be provided.

o. Daily cleaning and sweeping of camp and worker accommodation will be ensured.

p. Labour insurance and labour permit shall be obtained by the contractor and readily available.

q. Fire extinguisher shall be made available at the camp site.

r. Electrical safety at the camp site will be maintained as per applicable regulations

17. Scheduling

Construction Works a. Construction works must not be taken up on rainy days.

b. Construction activity shall not be undertaken during night time.

c. A schedule of construction (activity wise) along with time line shall be submitted by the contractor prior to start of work to the Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) and shall carry out work according to the schedule submitted.



18 Site Clearance Works

Site Clearance and Grubbing

a. Vegetation (bushes, weeds etc.) at the site shall be removed in presence of EHS Officer of Contractor and Kharland Development Circle (KLDC)

b. No other flora shall be harmed other than identified and marked vegetation and trees

c. No mangrove shall be removed during the clearing and grubbing process.

d. Debris shall be collected and shall be disposed off at the debris disposal site

e. Top material of the embankment shall be stripped off to the suitable depth as per the requirement given in DPR prior carrying out strengthening works

Generation of debris from dismantling structures

a. Quantity and source of debris to be generated due to dismantling shall be documented.

b. Record of debris generated and transported shall be maintained by contractor.

19. Stripping, Stocking and Preservation of Topsoil

a. Embankment is constructed by layering various grades of soil so top layer of existing embankment soil may not be fertile and may also be bit saline so may not be used for plantation later so this should be disposed off to the debris disposal site

b. Top soil to be preserved will include top soil from the sites to be used as construction camps, labour camps, debris disposal site & borrow areas

c. Before beginning the construction of embankments, the surface area of ground additionally to be occupied (on field side) shall be cleared of all roots and vegetable matter and stripped to a suitable depth as per IS: 4701 - 1982

(i)Depth of stripping 5.0 to 7.5 cm for soil containing light grass cover

(ii) Depth upto to bottom of ploughed zone usually 15.0 to 22.5 cm in agricultural land.

d. Top soil may be preserved and reused in turfing activities if possible, in borrow areas (if any), bunds or if excess shall be distributed to farmers for using in the agricultural lands

e. Project activities shall be carried out during lean period and non- monsoon period for minimizing loss.

f. Top soil should be stockpiled at the site and should be kept covered with tarpaulin cover. Stockpile will be designed such that the slope does not exceed 1:2 (vertical to horizontal), and height of the pile is restricted to 2 m.

20. Soil Quality a. Fuel and Lube Oil shall be stored on paved surface only and the storage area shall have



containment for collection of spilled oil. Oil spill kits shall be available to manage the oil spill.

b. Well maintained vehicles shall be used for transportation of construction material.

c. Silt fencing shall be provided to prevent washing away of the embankment and entering of soil from embankment to creek during construction phase

d. Municipal solid waste and debris shall be collected and disposed in environmental sound manner.

e. Stone pitching shall be provided on both the sides of embankment to prevent erosion of the embankment

f. Longitudinal drains and drains near the toe shall be provided to drain the water from embankment and prevent washing off of the embankment.

21. Haulage Road a. Contractor will ensure that all construction vehicle use only the designate haulage road and no other route should be followed.

b. Route markers shall be used for marking the haulage route.

c. Haulage road shall be restored to original condition if any damage has happened.

d. Water sprinkling shall be done to suppress the dust emission from the haulage roads.

22. Operation and

Management of the

Construction Vehicle and Machinery

a. All the construction vehicles and machinery shall meet the prescribed exhaust standards (Bharat stage emission standards)

b. Well maintained vehicles shall be used for transportation of construction material.

c. Weekly inspection shall be carried out by EHS Officer of contractor to confirm fitness of these vehicle and machinery and following points shall be verified during the visit

o PUC certificates vehicle.


o A log book will be maintained documenting all fuelling and maintenance events (date, time, location, condition of site, weather conditions, amount of fuel on maintenance event, issues.

23. Transportation of a. Loose/fine materials shall be properly covered with tarpaulin sheet during transportation.



construction material to the site

b. Transportation vehicles shall have valid PUC certificate

c. Transportation vehicle shall strictly follow the speed limits prescribed by respective authority.

d. Transportation vehicle shall be properly serviced and maintained

e. Transportation vehicle shall no way block the villager’s access.

24. Cross Drainage works a. Adequacy of cross drainage shall be ensured during construction phase.

b. Arrangement shall be made for prevention of flow of creek water to agriculture field during cross drainage construction works. Ring bunds are proposed to be constructed for preventing the flow of sea water to the landward side

c. CD work construction shall not be undertaken during rainy days. Ring bund in any case should be dismantled prior onset of monsoon even if construction of CD work is not completed. New ring bund shall be constructed avoiding rainy days during monsoon prior to resuming construction of CD works, if any is left.

d. The Contractor will ensure that construction debris, waste and construction material shall not be disposed or allowed to get spilled to creek or drainage channel so as not to block the flow of water of any watercourse/cross drainage channels.

25. Siltation of Water Bodies

a. A silt fence shall be provided at the base of the embankment, continuously along the creek side, as needed on the landward side and around the stockpiles prior to start of construction work. The coco log silt fencing shall be generally retained even after the works are over except in small lengths if so directed by the Engineer-in-charge.

b. Contractor shall not dispose or allow disposal/spillage of earth or any other construction material or debris into the creek/nallah.

26.

Slope Protection and

Control of Soil Erosion

a. The embankment slope shall be stabilized and protected using appropriate stabilization methods. Stone pitching is proposed to be provided for slope stabilization on both creek side and land side.

b. Embankment shall properly be compacted using the machinery as specified in DPR

c. Gabion wall is proposed to be provided at sections having mangroves presence close to the embankment or where bund is eroded as indicated in the strip maps.

d. Geo-textile is also proposed to be laid on the slopes prior murrum and pitching to prevent to provide additional strength and stability.



27. Water Resources, Water Pollution Prevention and Control

Water Resources a. Water shall be purchased from authorized private water tanker suppliers

b. Contractor shall obtain and submit copy of approval of tanker water supplier to Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) before start of water supply.

c. Water tanks and pipelines shall be checked for leakage on daily basis and any leakage if leakage detected should be repaired immediately

d. Idle flow of water and taps shall not be allowed and supervisors at site should do random inspection for the same on daily basis

e. Posters shall be displayed at each water source for water conservation and preventing wastage

f. Flow of water sprinklers shall be maintained so as the water is sprinkled as small dots so as consumption is less, and water pounding will be prevented

g. Curing shall be done by spraying only to minimize water requirement. Curing shall be done in early morning and late evening hours to minimize evaporation loses. Cured structures can be covered with gunny bags so as to minimize the evaporation

Water pollution from construction waste

and wastewater from the plant site

a. Construction debris shall be collected from the site and shall be temporarily stored and disposed of all per approved waste disposal plan.

b. No construction debris shall be disposed or allowed to be spilled in the water body

c. Vehicle service and washing shall be avoided at the construction site. If vehicle washing if required than washing effluent at construction camps shall pass through grease tap to collection tank and disposed in environmentally sound manner.

Water pollution due to mixing of sewage from

the labour

camps and toilets at

plant/construction

site

a. Waste water management plan shall be prepared by the contractor. Wastewater generated from toilets, washing area and kitchen area in labour camp and toilets at construction site shall not be discharged into the creek/nallahs.

b. Bio-toilets shall be installed at the labour camp site and construction site area. Water from bathing and kitchen area shall be passed through the oil and grease chamber and disposed as per norms.

Water pollution due to spillage of lubricants

a. Oil and lubricants shall be stored on paved surface in covered containers with oil collection pit.



and fuel b. Fuel/Lube Oils shall not be stored close to creek or any drainage channel.

28 Air Pollution prevention and Control

a. Water shall be sprinkled on embankment site, construction camp site and on haulage roads for dust suppression.

b. All the construction vehicle and machinery shall be compliant to the emission standards.

c. All construction vehicle/machinery shall have valid PUC certificate

d. All construction vehicle/machinery shall be regularly serviced and maintained and the records of the same shall be maintained by contractor.

e. Stacks based as per the formula (height of the stake 0.2 √kVA above DG set if kept in open otherwise above the building height if kept inside a room) shall be provided with DG sets

f. Ambient air quality monitoring shall be carried out as per Environmental Monitoring Plan during construction phase through accredited laboratory.

29. Noise from vehicles, equipment and machineries

a. All equipment and machinery shall comply with the noise standards as specified by CPCB.

b. All the machinery and equipment shall have inbuilt noise controlling mechanism such as acoustic enclosure/silencers/mufflers, etc

c. All the machinery, equipment and vehicles shall be regularly serviced and maintained

d. Construction activities shall only be carried out during the day time.

e. Honking shall be prohibited at site

f. Ambient noise monitoring shall be carried out as per Environmental Monitoring Plan during construction phase through accredited laboratory.

30 Safety

Personal safety measures for labour and other staff at site

a. All personal protective equipment shall be provided for construction workers which includes safety shoes, safety jacket, helmet, earplugs, masks and goggles

b. Embankment construction site shall be properly barricaded. Steel barricading shall be provided on land side for length of 250 from 0 chainage near the habitat. After this barricading may not be required on land side. Bamboos fitted with geotextile may be provided as barricading on creek side in active area.

c. The contractor will make sure that during the construction work all relevant provisions of



the Building and Other Construction Workers (regulation of employment and conditions of services) Act, 1996 are adhered to. The Contractor will comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the safety of the workmen as per the country' labour regulations.

d. All work force shall be subjected to an orientation program to familiarize them with work requirements, safety practices at work, safe distances to keep from earth moving equipment, emergency response etc. to be adopted to ensure their own safety and that of other workers and public around operational areas.

e. Visitors/officials to worksite are to be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) (such as hard hats and safety boots & safety jackets) and shall be briefed ongoing operations on that specific time and related safety requirement at work site including safe distances to keep, while at site visit.

f. Contractor will ensure that each worker use the safety vests when on construction site. Contractor will also ensure availability and use of PPE and other measures specific to a task as below:

g. Hard hat or helmets for all workers, supervising staff and inspecting official/s entering work site, plant area, and engaged in loading/unloading operations.

h. Safety shoes and goggles for all workers employed for handling of cement, concrete, etc..

i. Protective eye gear, helmets, gum boots, hand gloves as applicable for all labour/workers at the construction site.

j. Welder’s protective eye-shields to workers who are engaged in welding works (if any).

k. Earplugs to all workers exposed to high noise levels.

l. No smoking and other high-risk areas are to be provided with warning signage.

m. Staff will be given induction training and tool box talk about the processes and risks involved during the construction phase and the response plan to be followed during the case of emergency.

n. Work force shall be subjected only to standard work shifts/hours. Overtime allowances shall be paid with ceiling limits. Working beyond such ceiling limits shall be discouraged, even if, so desired workforce or subcontractor.

o. Safety instruction/guidelines shall be displayed at all the sites in English and local language

p. Provision of Lifeguard and rescue boat shall be kept at site as the creek runs parallel to



the embankment and there may be accident of falling in the creek and drowning

q. Emergency assembly area shall be designated at the site and same shall be informed to all the workers

r. Workers shall be given regular training for safe operation of the construction vehicle and equipment

s. Defensive driving training shall be provided to drivers of construction vehicle

t. Rest areas shall be provided for workers at the construction site. All the lifting equipment/heavy machinery shall be properly examined and tested prior usage. All relevant information shall be known by safety officer about the load, method of slinging and attachment points.

u. Gas cylinder if used for the welding works at the site then cylinders shall be kept upright and shall be provided with flash back arrestor. Domestic LPG cylinders shall not be used at site for welding and other works. Person operating the gas cylinder shall be provided with PPE including gloves, goggles and helmet with the face shields

v. Fire safety measures including buckets filled with sand and fire extinguishers shall be provided at the construction camp site, labour camp site and active construction work area.

Risk from electrical equipment

a. No open or damaged electrical wires shall be present at the site. Electrical cables shall be laid into the ground in shockproof material or taken over head. Cables shall be run in extra plastic conduits

b. Install Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers (ELCB) in all circuits to protect the operators from electrical hazards

c. Keep the main switch box in good condition, protected from the weather. Install an appropriately sized ELCB

d. Provide good earth or ground connection for all installations

e. Adequate lighting shall be provided for illumination at site

f. All three phase Electrical Panels and electrical motors, DG set, etc shall be double earthed and provided danger signage with bone and skull.

First aid a. First aid trained personnel shall be available at site plant and camp site. Tie up with the nearby hospital shall be made so as emergency can be handled. First aid facilities shall



be developed as per the Schedule V of BOCWR (Building & Other Construction Workers Rules)

b. A first aid facility with snake bite kit with tourniquet shall be provided at the construction and labour camp sites.

c. A motorized four-wheeler shall be available at the site to take the injured or sick person to the nearby hospital.

d. Hospitals near to the site shall be identified and tie-ups shall be made to deal with an emergency.

e. Sensor based electronic snake repellents shall be installed at the labour accommodation and camp site. Snake repellent (non-toxic) may be sprayed around active works sites.

Signage and hoardings a. Adequate in numbers and Effective Safety caution and signage boards shall be placed at active site in English and local language.

b. An information board detailing the name of project, length of embankment, duration of work, risks involved and contact persons and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) shall be provided at both the ends of the embankment

31 Clean-up operations, restoration and

renovation

a. Contractor shall submit demobilization and restoration plan to be implemented after completion of construction works.

b. All work sites and areas under temporary use (including construction and labour camps, plant sites, haul roads and borrow areas) shall be restored/ rehabilitated to a better condition (if not at least to its original condition) and to the satisfaction of the Engineer and land owner upon completion of construction work by the Contractor.

c. Clean up and restoration works shall be taken up by the contractor immediately after completion of construction.

d. All the machinery, equipment and vehicle shall be removed from the site.

e. All the waste from the camp site, plant site and construction site shall be removed and disposed as per the debris management plan given in this table

f. All the temporary structures like the labour hutment, material storage sheds, rest areas, ring bund, fencing etc. shall be dismantled and the materials shall be removed from the site

g. Borrow areas shall be rehabilitated and shall be handed over to the land owner.



h. A NOC shall be obtained from the land owner by contractor and shall be submitted to Kharland Development Circle (KLDC)

i. Septic tanks if any developed shall be dismantled and the pits shall be refilled

j. Approval shall be obtained from Kharland Development Circle (KLDC) for effective restoration of the site and completion of demobilization activities.

32 Chance finds and Archaeological/ Heritage Value

No ASI sites are near to the proposed project site, however for chance finds during construction, the following shall apply:

a. Any fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity, structures and other remains or archaeological interest discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as per provisions of the Ancient Monuments, Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 and other applicable rules/regulations.

b. The Contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing. The contractor will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal inform the Employer and the Environmental Specialist of PMU of such discovery and carry out the Engineer’s instructions for dealing with the same, waiting which all work shall be stopped. The Employer/Engineer will seek direction from the State Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Circle before instructing the Contractor to recommence the work in the site.

33 Reporting The required documentation related guidance and aspects for monthly reporting are described in EMP. The Contractor needs to ensure that these reports are submitted within five days of each calendar month, starting right after the Contract has been signed.

34 Liabilities Any liability arising out of Contractor’s agreement with landowners/local people/gram panchayat (including those related to temporary use of land, water extraction and disposal of debris) shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Any such claim shall be settled by the Contractor.



8.5. Environmental Monitoring Plan

Environmental monitoring should be conducted for the key indicators, which are likely to be affected during construction & operation stage of the project. Formats for ambient air and noise monitoring are attached as Annexure 8.3

Table 8.3 : Environment Monitoring Plan

S. No.

Key Indicators

Location of

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring/

Observations

Parameters to be

monitored/ Observed

Responsibility

Unit Rate Tentative

Cost

Construction Phase 1. Air Quality Constructi

on sites Once in a Quarter

from accredited

Lab

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO

EHS officer of Contractor

5000/sample

40,000

2. Noise levels

Construction sites

Once in Quarter

from accredited

Lab

Day time & Night time levels


2500/sample

10,000

3. Creek Water Quality

Creek along the Embankment

once in Quarter

from accredite

d Lab

pH, Salinity, BOD, COD, TSS


5000/sample

20,000

4. Drinking Water

Drinking Water for labour

once in Quarter

from accredite

d Lab

As per IS:10500


5000/sample

20,000

5. Occupational health & Safety

Construction sites, material storage sites

Daily Availability and use of Barricades, Use of PPE by workers, Availability of firefighting equipment, analysis of incidents/accidents if any


Lumpsum 10,000

6. Community Issues

Project area

Monthly Analysis and action taken for issues raised by




community time to time.

7. Solid Waste Disposal

Construction sites, labour camps, site office & Storage Yards

Monthly Compliance to EMP requirements with regard to storage, transportation &disposal of Debris, excess earth and other waste.


8. Construction vehicles

Construction sites and material storage sites

Monthly Availability of Safety kit, first aid kit, maintenance &service records, DL (driving license), PUC, drivers training records, driver awareness


9. Sanitation Construction sites, labour camps, site office & Storage Yards

Monthly Condition of toilets, availability of water in toilets, provision of septic tank, availability of clean drinking water


10. Labour camp

Labour camp-Conditions of facilities- Hygiene and sanitation

Monthly Compliance to EMP requirements regarding Hygiene and Sanitation at labour camps (clean fuel, toilets, septic tanks, ventilation, illumination, storm water drainage)


11. Constructi Constructi Monthly Availability of EHS officer



on Camps -Fuel storage area

on sites/Camps

fire-fighting equipment, spill oil collection pits/interceptors

of Contractor

Operation Stage 1 Communit

y Issues Project Area

Six Monthly

Grievance readdress box and interaction with community to identify their issues, if any being faced due to project development

Concerned Executive Engineer – Kharland Department

-- Under KLDC scope

2 Compensatory Plantation

Plantation location

Quarterly 70% survival rate

Concerned Executive Engineer – Kharland Department

-- Under KLDC scope

8.6. Institutional Framework for Implementation of EMP

Environmental and social management plan will be implemented by EHS officer of the Contractor under direct reporting to Executive Engineer of Kharland Department. EHS cell of SPIU will supervise the Kharland Department and contractor for EMP / SMP implementation Third Party Quality Audits (TPQA) monitoring agency will be assigned the task of effective monitoring and advisory for implementation after appointment. Roles and Responsibility of the Key Staff is defined in following sections below.



Figure 8.1 : Institutional Mechanism for EMP Implementation-Construction Phase

Project Director & Superintending Engineer,

Kharland Department, Circle Thane

Executive Engineer, Kharland S& I Division, Palghar, Dist

Raigad

Secretary Water Resources Department

Chief Engineer Water Resources Department, Konkan Region

Environment and Social Expert-

Sub Division Engineer, Kharland Development sub

division, Palghar

SPIU Project Manager

World Bank

State Project Steering

National Steering Committee

PIU/NDMA

PMC Experts/TPQA

Project Director-Contractor

Safety Officer-Contractor

Through KLDC



A. Roles & Responsibilities of the Executive Engineer l-Kharland Department -Palghar

Roles and responsibilities of Executive Engineer Kharland Department Palghar includes the following

1. To incorporate the EMP in the contractors’ bid document and to specify the condition that enclosed EMP shall be mandatorily followed by contractor while undertaking the specified scope of work

2. To ensure that the suggested EMP are being implemented by contractor during project implementation and ensure day to day monitoring of the EMP

3. To obtain the updated EMP from contractor in case of any diversion, change in proposed mitigation measure etc

4. To ensure suggested safety practices are being followed at the site

5. To ensure all regulatory approvals required for the projects are taken and being renewed time to time

6. To ensure compliance is being done to the conditions specified in consents issued, World Bank guidelines EHS guidelines and other rules & regulation of GoI

7. To ensure effective grievance readdress system is implemented by contractor at the site during construction & operation stage

8. To attend the SHE meetings organized by the contractor every month and to review their records

9. To review the SHE reports sent and submitted by contractor

10. To review the accidents records and to the accidental reports submitted by contractor and to analyse the root cause of each of the accident

11. To ensure that contractor maintains safe working environment at the site and gives safety the priority

12. To train the staff to handle emergency conditions, giving first aid treatments and handling the firefighting equipment

B. Roles & Responsibilities of theContractor

Roles and responsibilities of EHS personnel of Contractor includes the following

1. Implementation of EMP provisions and will coordinate its over-all implementation. Immediately after mobilization and as part of the Work Program, the Contractor shall submit a plan including method statement and timeline about specific actions that will be taken by him to implement the provisions laid out in the EMP

2. Contractor shall update the EMP document if any proposed condition or measure is changed and updated document shallbe submitted to monitoring agency as well as the implementation agency (Kharland department)

3. To mobilize qualified and experienced Environment and Safety Officers, who shall support the Project Manager in the day-to-day implementation of activities stated in the EMP



4. To fully inform himself of the requirements of the local Laws, regulations and rules in-force in the State of Maharashtra, especially with respect to local employment laws, licensing requirements and environmental regulations

5. The contractor shall obtain all requisite statutory clearances for setting-up construction camp including labour camp; plants and equipment; water extraction and opening/use of material sources. The contractor shall abide by all conditions laid out in the said clearances. This includes:

a. Consents for establishment and operation of camps/plants from the MSPCB.

b. Submit plan for water sourcing.

c. PUC certification for all vehicles/equipment used for/during construction.

6. The Contractor shall consult and obtain written consents of landowners (individual/ panchayat/local urban authority/govt. agency) for temporary use of land for all construction related activities including:

a. Setting-up and operation of construction and labour camps.

b. Disposal of debris and other waste material in line with EMP conditions.

c. Haulage road

7. The Contractor shall implement all precautionary measures for prevention of pollution from the entire project site as per the requirements/standards of latest/applicable environmental laws and regulations issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Govt. of India; Central Pollution Control Board and Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board apart from those stated in this Environmental Management Plan. All apparatus and material supplied, and all work carried out shall comply in all respects with the requirements of all Regulations and Acts in force in the country and state in particular of the Employer as are applicable to the Contract Works.

8. The Contractor shall be responsible for applying for all necessary licenses; including Workmen’s’ Permits and Certificates of Competency for Supervisors and for the payment of all necessary fees associated with such licenses and approvals

9. Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out environmental monitoring at the site as per environmental monitoring plan given in the EMP. Contractor shall environmental monitoring report to the kharland department/implementation agency every month and TPQA shall verify and submit to SPIU/ PMC

10. Contractor shall comply with all the measures and provision given in EMP and prepare a compliance report for the same and shall submit it to the implementation agency (KLDC) Quarter monthly.

11. All work sites and areas under temporary use (including construction and labour camps, plant sites, etc) shall be restored/rehabilitated to a better condition (if not at least to its original condition) and to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the land owner/s upon completion of construction work by the Contractor



12. All liabilities as per the Contractor’s agreement with the landowners/gram panchayat (including those related to temporary use of land and disposal of debris) shall be settled and certified before closure of the work by the Contractor

13. Project Information Board/s showing the name of work, project cost, duration, date of commencement, date of completion, executing agency and contract telephone numbers for filing a grievance etc. shall be displayed prominently in both English and in vernacular.

14. Before commencing construction, the Contractor in consultation with Executive Engineer Kharland Department, Palghar, would share information with local peopleabout the type of activities; proposed work schedule; planned diversions and/or partial closures and utility shifting/demolition

15. The time bound construction schedule shall be prepared prior to initiation of works. It shall be submitted for Engineer’s approval at least 15 days prior to initiation of works on the ground.

16. Before initiating works, site clean-up and removal of all waste materials/debris lying within operational segment shall be ensured. This will be repeated before each work segment is opened-up for construction.

17. No tree cutting is to be carried out without the written instruction from the Employer, who in turn will ensure that relevant regulatory permission/s (including those from Forest Department or District Administration, as required) are obtained prior to cutting of such trees.

C. Roles & Responsibilities of the Environmental Specialist of SPIU as per ESMF

Roles and responsibilities of Environmental specialist of SPIU includes the following

• Coordinate the preparation of environmental screening report of project sites assessments, Preparation of site-specific environment management plans (EMP)for selected subprojects;

• Capacity building of staff, contractors, stakeholders and consultants (wherever detailed Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are taken up) on environmental safeguard issues, practices and procedures to be followed;

• Organizing training for line departments (Kharlanad) on ESMF / EMP implementation

• Ensuring appropriate application of the ESMF to all components and sub-projects.

• Identifying and providing oversight to other consultants who may be deployed to carry out sub-project specific EAs and EMPs of sub-projects (wherever required);

• Prepare information, communication, and education strategy to enable proper conduct of stakeholder consultations and documenting the implementation of EMPs;

• Detailing all the environmental laws and regulations of the state and national government which will apply to specific sub project activities;



• Liaising with various State line departments & other implementing agencies to provide necessary advice on environmental matters;

• Coordinating with MoEF& C.C, State-level regulatory authorities for obtaining environment clearances in a timely manner as per the site conditions;

• Periodic site visits to ensure that environmental requirements in the ESMF are being followed during implementation of projects activities by the Line departments and contractors, identify shortcomings and advise on the remedial measures.

• Preparing and / or providing necessary inputs to project quarterly progress reports on environmental matters pertaining to ESMF implementation;

• Supporting hiring of external environmental auditors where appointed by the PIU’s and coordinating the conduct of these audits as per the ESMF requirements. Oversee the working of the third-party auditors for social and environment compliance, including review of:

• the audit plan,

• the results and the exceptions of the audits and recommended corrective action

D. Roles & Responsibilities of the Social Specialist of SPIU as per ESMF

Roles and responsibilities of Social specialist of SPIU includes the following

• The consultant will assist the state level PIUs, their line departments, Implementing Agencies (IAs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged in the project in community mobilization, preparation, and implementation of resettlement plans in accordance with the agreed ESMF;

• Assist the above stakeholders in the preparation and implementation of SMP for sub-projects which trigger adverse social concerns of the residents of people

• Carry out wherever required an initial poverty and social assessment, sample socio-economic survey, and detailed inventory of affected assets and losses and disclosure of the sub-project Resettlement Plan to the affected persons;

• Provide guidance to line departments/implementing NGOs in preparation of information materials related to resettlement, consultation with PAPs on resettlement/relocation options and finalization of individual entitlements, verification, and delivery of compensation and allowances, house reconstruction (if required) prior to dispossession or displacement;

• Wherever land acquisition issues are involved, liaise with District Collectors and relevant authorities to expedite land acquisition process and assist in finalizing estimates of compensation, extend assistance to PIU and line departments in effectively addressing the grievances of the PAPs in consultation with Grievance Redressal mechanisms;

• Monitor all land acquisition and resettlement related activities;

• Prepare monthly progress reports highlighting implementation progress, issues/constraints that require decisions by the PIUs and other agencies involved.



E. Roles & Responsibilities of the PMC

Roles and responsibilities of PMC are given below

• Support the SPIU in preparing the audit plan

• Prepare compliance report for sub-project activities with ESMF guidelines and other statutory requirements as applicable through scheduled or unscheduled audits

• Conducting random field visits especially at the environmentally or socially sensitive areas

• Review the performance of the project through an assessment of periodical monitoring reports submitted by the line department (MSEDCL), TPQA on request of SPIUs.

• Share audit findings with the SPIU to aid in timely decision making and adopting appropriate mitigation action if necessary.

F. Third Part Quality Control Audit (TPQA) Roles and Responsibilities –

Roles and Responsibility of TPQA are defined below

• to assist the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) in maintaining the quality standards of the works by independent assessment/audit of quality of works at various stages of construction of Saline Embankmen

• Providing Orientation training to the SPIU and Line Agency staff in improving their Engineering/ Technical/ Managerial skills.

• Assess and report on the compliance with the requirements of environmental and social safeguards in the form of Environmental Management Plans and Resettlement Action Plan.

8.7. Trainings and Capacity Building

The staff and workers at the site shall be given environmental trainings to enhance their understanding of EMP requirements and ensure effective implementation of EMP. Both Contractor /Kharland Department shall organize such training for staff & workers. These trainings shall be organized by contractor through TPQA shall organizing the trainings.

• Training for usage of personal protective equipment • Training for usage of fire-fighting equipment • First aid training including protection from Snake bites • Training for implementation of EMP • Training for protection of working near water body •

8.8. Reporting

Following reporting schedule is recommended.

• The contractor shall submit the monthly EMPcompliance report including various aspects such as material sourcing, waste disposal, compliance to



statutory conditions, incident and accident public grievances, work progress, to Executive Engines Kharland Department, and Kharland shall forward the reports to SPIU and SPIU with the support of PMC shall review the reports

• TPQAshall undertake periodical Audits and provide orientation including status of EMP and SMP implementation and submit periodical reports to SPIU and PMC shall verity its reports and submit a quarterly report to SPIU on EMP compliance status.

• SPIU environment and social expert supported by PMC/TPQA will submit progress reports to SPIU Project Director and World Bank. Reporting frequencies shall be as per ESMF as defined below in Table 8.4.

Table 8.4 : Reporting Schedule

S.No. Particulars Frequency Reporting Responsibility

Monitoring responsibility

Applicability to this sub-

project during project

implementation

1

ESMF Compliance/Status Report, including screening results, status of conduct of EIA/SIA and actions taken for compliance

Monthly/ Quarterly

SPIU, Environmental

and Social Experts

SPIU, Project Director and

PMU, Environmental

and Social Specialists

Yes

(Screening stage is completed)

2 Environment and social site visit report

Quarterly

SPIU, Environmental

and Social Experts


PMU, Environmental


Yes

3 Regulatory clearances

Quarterly

SPIU, Environmental

and Social Experts


PMU, Environment

Specialist

Yes

4

Verification of land to be acquired and status of land acquisition

Monthly SPIU, Social

Expert

SPIU, Project Director and PIU, Social

Expert

No as land acquisition is not

involved but status of voluntary

donation of land should be reported

5 Distribution of entitlements and assistances

Monthly SPIU, Social

Expert SPIU, Social

Expert

Not applicable

6 Community Quarterly SPIU, Environmental


Yes



S.No. Particulars Frequency Reporting Responsibility

Monitoring responsibility

Applicability to this sub-

project during project

implementation

consultations and Social Experts

PMU, Environmental


Also status of shifting the community

properties shall be submitted

7 Grievance redressal

Monthly/ Quarterly

SPIU, Social Expert


PMU, Environmental


Yes

Source: ESMF

8.9. Documentation, Updation and Record Keeping

The following reference documents shall be maintained and available with contractor and SPIU for implementation at construction site

1. Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Environment and Social Management Framework ( ESMF)

2. Environmental Standards

3. SoPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and Method Statements for each project activity (Shall be prepared by contractor and submitted to Khardland Department)

The EMP should be updated regularly based on change in regulatory requirements, WB /IFC EHS guideline and finding of annual independent audit findings.

The following records shall be maintained at the site

10. Records on health check-ups 11. Records of accidents 12. Records of entry/exit of the vehicle at the site and material transportation by

each vehicle 13. Record of debris disposal with date, quantity and location 14. Records of training & mock drills 15. Records of equipment and vehicle inspection and maintenance 16. Records of number of PPE and rejection of PPE 17. Records of grievances (received & closed) 18. Environmental monitoring reports

8.10. Mechanism for Feedback and Adjustments

As part of the feedback mechanism, Kharland Department, Palghar Divison and TPQA shall monitor project compliance based on monitoring reports, audit and inspection reports with respect EMP, EMoP and applicable laws, rules and



regulations. Kharland Department will report to SPIU/PMC on a quarterly basis. In case, any deviation from the contract requirements with respect to proposed EMP is observed, the same shall be corrected within a fortnight through contractor and TPQA and records maintained for the same. Kharland Department will also verify the facts reports through periodic site visits. If required SPIU/PMC shall verify the facts through site verification. Public involvement shall be encouraged and ensured throughout the lifecycle of the project. The Kahrland Department Palghar Division shall gather and maintain information on any damage or public concern that may be raised by the local people, NGOs and local authorities. While immediate solutions are to be worked out with the help of contractor, a detailed report will be submitted to the SPIU for information or detailed consideration. The Kharland Department, Palghar Division and TPQA shall be responsible to bring it to the notice of the SPIU/PMC. Resulting decisions shall be communicated back to Kharland Department and TPQA and contractor for correction and future implementation.

8.11. Regulatory Clearances /Permission Required

Statutory clearances will be obtained for any project activity/component wherever found applicable. A regulatory framework has also been prepared detailing about the NOC/permits to be obtained. Certain permits required are consent to establish/operate from State Pollution Control Board for setting up any plant, appropriate permission for opening borrow areas and quarry materialstree cutting permission from forest department, etc. All such permits are supposed to be obtained by the contractor who shall obtain it before setting up of any facility attracting these permissions.

8.12. Grievance Readdress System

The Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) will have two tier structures. First tier will be at Kharland department – at its Sub-division office and Divisional office at Palghar level and second tier at SPIU level. The Executive Engineer of Kharland Department will be responsible to address the concerns of the aggrieved person at first stage. Kharland Department will designate a dedicated email, phone number for receipt of grievances. A drop box will also be installed at Kharland Office and at construction work site with lock and key. Drop box shall be opened in presence of Contractor, KLDC and TPQA and the grievances will be lodged in the grievance register and a specific number will be allotted to each grievance on its receipt. The Sub-DivisionEngineer, Palghar and Executive Engineer, Palghar Division will analyze the grievance received through interaction with contractor EHS officer and the contractor will also visit the site to verify the complaint. District Collector or his deputed reporesentative shall be member of GRM Cell and any complaint / grievance is to be heard in his presence who shal facilitate the redressal of such heared grievances, if any. He/she will also initiate corrective preventive action as may be required. The corrective preventive action and supervision responsibility will be well defined for a time bound action by contractor and closer report by executive engineer. The response to the complaint with resolution will be communicated back to the aggrieved person within 15 days. In case, grievance cannot be resolved at Kharland Department level, then it will be escalated to SPIU level for further resolution. SPIU



will put up this to Grievance redress committee comprising District Collector or his deputed representative, Sub-division Officer Kharland Palghar, Executive Engineer Kharland Palghar, Superintending Engineer, Chief Engineer Water Resources Department and EHS Officer SPIU who will evolve the action plan to resolve the complaint. They may invite the complainant for discussion and consultation if required.

Any aggrieved person can send written communication to Kharland Department through email or using other modes of communication like phone call or drop his/her complain to drop box (to be installed at Kharland Office and Work site) . The GRM will be displayed at active site along with name of Executive Engineer Kharland_ Palghar, dedicated email and phone number.

Figure 8.2 : Grievance Readress Mechanism-Construction Phase

8.13. Environmental Management Budget

Budget for environmental management both during construction and operation phase is given below in Table 8.5 below.

Grievance Readdress Committee (Sub Division Officer Kharland Palghar, Executive engineer Kharland Palghar, Superintending engineer, Chief Engineer Water Resources Department, EHS Officer SPIU and District Collector/Representative

Kharland Palghar Office or Construction Camp

Site

Aggrieved Person

Written Response within 15 days

Mode of communication: Letter

and Drop box Joint Site Visit With Contractor and PMC

Action Plan Implementation By

Contractor

Action Plan Supervision and

Reporting by PMC

Closure Update



Table 8.5 : Environment Management Budget D. Environment Management (including Health and Safety Measures)

1 Worksite Safety Measures

Unit Qty Basic Unit rate in INR

Total Amount without taxes in

INR

Applicable Percentage Amount in INR

Total Amount with Taxes &

Taxes

1a

Provision, fabrication and erection of MS barricades of 1.0 m height, meeting specifications prescribed in IRC SP-55:2014. MS barricades should be made of mild steel material with two legs. MS barricade should be applied with anticorrosive zinc primer / red oxide and applied with synthetic enamel paint of standard colour on it. Radium reflective strips would be provided on the barricades. Letter writing should done on both the sides barricades, as per the requirement of Client, in radium strip. MS barricades shall installed on the landward side of the saline embankment in worksites near houses, common property resources and sluice gates / drainage structures, including cost of materials and fabrication charges, all materials/equipment required for fabrication, transportation to site, shifting of barricades from one place to another with all incidental charges,

Meter 300 11000.00 3300000.00 12% 396000.00 3696000.00



leads, lifts and all taxes and duties as applicable from time to time as specified by Engineer-in-charge

1b

Provision and installation of retro-reflective cautionary/warning signage as per specifications in IRC SP:55-2014 at starting & end point of the project site and at/near work zones, having standard design, using 2 mm aluminum / MS sheet, and having square, round, rectangular shapes including cost of boards and other materials required for fixing, shifting charges from one place to another with all incidental charges, leads, lifts and all taxes and duties, as applicable from time to time and as specified by Engineer-in-charge.

Number 15 15000.00 225000.00 12% 27000.00 252000.00

1c

Provision of temporary access / cross over for properties adjacent to work zones using portable planks (with length 1 to 2 mts. or as required in line with site conditions, with at least 1.2 mts. width)

Meter 30 1000.00 30000.00 12% 3600.00 33600.00

1d

Provision of first aid and emergency response arrangements in the camp, plant/s and worksites, including fire and electrical safety provisions including unbreakable box, category – recreation first aid boxes, travelling first aid boxes, industrial first aid boxes, having standard dimensions.

Camp 2 500000.00 1000000.00 12% 120000.00 1120000.00



2

Issuing public notice, printing and putting banners and information dissemination through appropriate means regarding type and schedule of civil works, planned diversions and/or partial closures, utility shifting/damage/emergency repairs, complaint handling and all such issues that affect public/road users/residents close to work zones works, at least once in a month for the entire project duration.

Number 36 1000.00 36000.00 12% 4320.00 40320.00

3

Installation of Project Information Board in MS sheet and all supports, including fixing and maintenance during the entire project. Minimum board size should be 2 meters x 1 meters, with necessary information in English and Marathi written in black paint with white background. The board details and the required information will be furnished by the Engineer. The design and information shall be approved by the Engineer-in-charge.

Number 2 15000.00 30000.00 12% 3600.00 33600.00

6

Identification and verification of trees along the route of the saline embankment, marking, preparing the list as per the norms and obtaining clearance for cutting of trees (only in case it is unavoidable), paying compensation and cutting of trees as per the norms, transportation of cut material to the identified site/depot

Number 131 3846.00 503826.00 12% 60459.12 564285.12



as per direction of KLDC and the concerned authority. Plantation of equivalent trees or plantation of trees as per the norms of Govt of Maharashtra

7

Tree Plantation as per strategy (species, distance etc.) suggested in the Environment Management Plan, including use of tall saplings (at least 5 feet), preparation and of pits, watering, protection using bamboo tree guards, manuring, replacement of saplings, etc. till closure of contract. At least 90% should survive at the end of contract period.

Number 1310 1539.00 2016090.00 12% 241930.80 2258020.80

8 Suitable facilities for Workers at Worksites such as Toilets, Washing Facilities, Drinking Water, Changing Room and Lockers, facilities for rest

8a

Provision of mobile toilet fitted with anaerobic digestion system separately for male and female workers, Indian type of pot with other facilities such as tap, lighting and ventilation; stationed at a suitable place in or within 100 metres from active work front. Includes cost of water, shifting cost

Number 2 150000.00 300000.00 12% 36000.00 336000.00



of mobile toilet from one operational area to another, attendant cost for looking after cleaning and operation of the toilets. All materials and labour charges, incidental charges, leads, lifts and all taxes as applicable from time to time and as specified by Engineer-in-charge.

8b

Providing of mobile drinking water counter/kiosk, fabricated from stainless steel with 300 liters capacity, with two taps and with bottom tank (300 liter holding capacity) to collect waste water and stationed at a suitable place within 100 meters from operational area, with one common attendant for both mobile toilet and drinking water kiosk. Cost includes charges for emptying bottom tank through suction machine, shifting cost of the kiosk from one operational area to another area, attendant cost for looking after cleaning and operation, all materials, labour charges, incidental charges, leads, lifts and all taxes as applicable from time to time and as specified by Engineer-in-charge.

Number 2 350000.00 700000.00 12% 84000.00 784000.00

8c

Temporary rest area for workers Temporary shed for workers area constructed by MS corrugated Sheet with the support of Bamboos and MS windows, one number of

Number 2 15000.00 30000.00 12% 3600.00 33600.00



door to be provided for good ventilation. Flooring to be constructed using burnt brick bat coba.

9

Periodic health check-up once in a quarter for all construction workers Arrange of visit of BHMS or BAMS doctor for regular health checkup of labors.

camp 6 50000.00 300000.00 12% 36000.00 336000.00

10

Provision of standard coconut fiber logs or coir bags as silt fencing on both sides of embankment - to be installed before the construction is initiated in the stretch and to be left on the site after construction is complete Specifications - Provision of standard coconut fiber logs / mesh or coir bags having approximate size 30 cm dia to be provided for both side of embankments, as per the site condition / slope including all necessary items for installation and fixing the coconut fiber logs / mesh for soil / embankment stabilization. Plantation of necessary vegetation / shrubs to protect and hold the coconut fiber logs / mesh, as per the site condition. It should be installed before the construction is initiated in the stretch and to be left on the site after construction is complete. All materials, labour charges, incidental charges, leads, lifts and

R.MT 6000 400.00 2400000.00 12% 288000.00 2688000.00



all taxes as applicable from time to time and as specified by Engineer-in-charge.

11

Disposal of extra earth / debris / similar unserviceable waste material by mechanical means, including loading, transporting, unloading to pre-approved disposal ground in line with EMP stipulations, including rehabilitation of disposal site within a lead distance of 10 km and as approved by Engineer-in-Charge

Cumec 3000 200.00 600000.00 12% 72000.00 672000.00

12

Temporary storm water drainage arrangements, oil interceptors and sedimentation tanks at the construction camp and plant site/s Specification – Half round RCC gutter having size 100 mm to 1000 mm to be provided necessary area near camp/plant site and same is connected to sedimentation tank constructed in burnt brick masonry.

camp 2 200000.00 400000.00 12% 48000.00 448000.00

13

Cost of water and air quality monitoring once in a quarter We shall check water and air quality and submit the report once in every quarterly.

Number 6 50000.00 300000.00 12% 36000.00 336000.00

Sub-Total Cost of Environment Management Plan

12170916.00 1460509.92 13631425.92



Annexure 1.1 : List of EIA Report Preparers

S. No. Name of Expert Designation 1. Sanjay Kumar Jain Team Leader and

Senior Environment Expert

2. T.G. Ekande Social Team Leader and Sr. Social Expert

3. Anil Kumar GIS Expert

4. Ratnesh Kotiyal Ecologist

5. Nisha Rani Hydrogeologist and Water Pollution Management Expert, Support environment expert

6. Eknath Mapare Support Social Expert and Consultation Specialist

7. Koushik Mukhopadhya Support Social Expert

Since project has run for the longer period, some of the experts worked in initial period of the project till their allotted time got exhausted. In addition to the monitoring staff, name of the experts involved in the initial period of report are not named. I S.K. Jain, Director EQMS and Team Leader of the Project Undertakes that the above team members were involved in the project:

S.K.Jain



Annexure 2.1 : National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009

Ambient Air Quality Standards The MoEF&CC has the overall responsibility to set policy and Standards for the protection of environment along with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Ambient Air Quality Standard given below:

Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (16th November 2009) Pollutants Time

Weighted Average

Concentration in Ambient Air Industrial,

Residential, Rural, other

areas

Ecologically Sensitive Area

(Notified by Central

Government) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2),

μg/m3 Annual *

24 Hours ** 50 80

20 80

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), μg/m3

Annual * 24 Hours **

40 80

30 80

PM10, μg/m3 Annual * 24 Hours **

60 100

60 100

PM2.5, μg/m3 Annual * 24 Hours **

40 60

40 60

Ozone (O3) μg/m3 8 Hours * 1 Hour **

100 180

100 180

Lead (Pb) μg/m3

in particulate matter Annual *

24 Hours ** 0.50 1.0

0.50 1.0

Carbon Monoxide (CO), mg/m3

8 Hours ** 1 Hour **

02 04

02 04

Ammonia (NH3), μg/m3 Annual * 24 Hours **

100 400

100 400

Benzene (C6H6), μg/m3 Annual * 05 05

Benzo(a)Pyrene (BaP) ng/m3

in particulate matter

Annual * 01 01

Arsenic (As), ng/m3

in particulate matter Annual * 06 06

Nickel (Ni), ng/m3

in particulate matter Annual * 20 20

* Annual Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular site taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform intervals. ** 24 hourly or 8 hourly or 1 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be complied with 98% of the time in a year. 2% of the time, they may exceed the limits but not on two consecutive days of monitoring.



Annexure 2.2 : Noise Standards, CPCB

Ambient Noise Standards Ambient standard with respect to noise have been notified by the Ministry of Environment and forest vide gazette notification dated 26th December 1989 (amended in February 2000). It is based on ‘A’ weighted equivalent noise level (Leq). The ambient noise standards are presented in table below:

Ambient Noise Level Standards

Area code

Category of Area Limits in dB(A) Leq

Day Time Night Time

A Industrial Area 75 70

B Commercial Area 65 55

C Residential Area 55 45

D Sensitive Area 50 40

Note: *Day time is from 6 am to 10 pm, Night time is 10 pm to 6.00 am; ** Silence zone is defined as area up to 100 meters around premises of hospitals, educational institutions and courts. Use of vehicle horns, loud speakers and bursting of crackers are banned in these zones



Annexure 2.3 : OSHA’S Noise Exposure Limits For The Work Zone

OSHA’S Noise Exposure Limits for The Work Environment Noise Levels in dB(A) Permissible Exposure (hours &

minutes) 85 16 hrs 90 8 hrs 96 3 hrs 30 minutes

102 1 hr 30 minutes 108 40 min 115 15 min 121 6 min 127 3 min 130 1 min

Source: Marsh, 1991, p.322



Annexure 2.4 : Drinking Water Quality Standards-IS: 10500:2012

Standards For Drinking Water (IS:10500)

Parameters Unit Acceptable Limit IS:10500

Permissible Limit IS:10500

1 Colour Hazen units 5 15 2 Odour - Agreeable Agreeable 3 Taste - Agreeable Agreeable 4 Turbidity NTU 1 5 5 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 500 2000 6 pH - 6.5 to 8.5 No Relaxation 7 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 200 600 8 Iron as Fe mg/l 0.3 No Relaxation 9 Aluminium mg/l 0.03 0.2 10 Copper as Cu mg/l 0.05 1.5 11 Manganese as Mn mg/l 0.1 0.3 12 Zinc as Zn mg/l 5 15 13 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 30 No Relaxation 14 Barium mg/l 0.7 No Relaxation 15 Calcium as Ca mg/l 75 200 16 Silver mg/l 0.1 No Relaxation 17 Selenium as Se mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation 18 Molybdenum mg/l 0.07 No Relaxation 19 Boron mg/l 0.5 1.0 20 Nitrates as NO3 mg/l 45 No Relaxation 21 Sulphate mg/l 200 400 22 Sulphide

0.01 No Relaxation

23 Fluoride as F mg/l 1.0 1.5 24 Chlorides as Cl mg/l 250 1000 25 Ammonia mg/l 0.5 No Relaxation 26 Chloramines mg/l 0.2 No Relaxation 27 Residual, Free chlorine mg/l 0.2 1.0 28 Total Alkalinity as calcium

carbonate mg/l 200 600

29 Phenolic compounds (as C6H5OH)

mg/l 0.001 0.002

30 Mineral Oil mg/l 0.03 No Relaxation 31 Anionic detergents

(as MBAS) mg/l 0.2 1.0

32 Chromium mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation 33 Arsenic as As mg/l 0.01 0.05 34 Mercury as Hg mg/l 0.001 No Relaxation 35 Cadmium as Cd mg/l 0.003 No Relaxation 36 Lead as Pb mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation 37 Nickel as Ni mg/l 0.02 No Relaxation 38 Cyanide as CN mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation 39 Polynuclear Aromatic

Hydrocarbons (as PAH) mg/l 0.0001 No Relaxation

40 Polychlorinated biphenyls mg/l 0.0005 No Relaxation 41 Total Coliform MPN/100ml Nil No Relaxation



Annexure 3.1 : Detail of The Existing Embankment

Ex. Av. GL.

Ht of EX. Ex. Top

Ex. B.W Average Area M.Area

bund Bund Width Width 4.00 2.12 1.88 2.20 9.50 5.85 11.00 4.01 2.60 1.41 1.80 7.75 4.78 6.73 8.87 4.01 2.56 1.45 1.90 7.65 4.78 6.91 6.82 4.01 2.51 1.50 1.85 7.50 4.68 7.00 6.96 4.01 2.44 1.57 1.70 7.45 4.58 7.18 7.09 4.01 2.26 1.75 1.75 7.50 4.63 8.10 7.64 4.01 2.26 1.75 1.60 7.65 4.63 8.08 8.09 4.01 2.22 1.79 1.70 7.60 4.65 8.32 8.20 4.01 2.57 1.44 1.50 7.95 4.73 6.81 7.57 4.01 2.63 1.38 1.40 7.45 4.43 6.10 6.46 4.01 2.36 1.65 1.45 7.70 4.58 7.55 6.83 4.01 2.20 1.81 1.55 7.80 4.68 8.47 8.01 4.01 2.17 1.84 1.35 7.85 4.60 8.47 8.47 4.01 2.17 1.84 1.30 7.65 4.48 8.23 8.35 4.01 2.15 1.86 1.50 7.45 4.48 8.31 8.27 4.02 2.19 1.83 1.60 7.55 4.58 8.36 8.34 4.02 2.65 1.37 1.70 7.60 4.65 6.36 7.36 4.02 2.63 1.39 1.65 7.70 4.68 6.50 6.43 4.02 2.60 1.42 1.60 7.45 4.53 6.42 6.46 4.02 2.58 1.44 1.50 7.65 4.58 6.60 6.51 4.03 2.68 1.35 1.75 7.30 4.53 6.13 6.36 4.03 2.75 1.28 1.70 7.45 4.58 5.85 5.99 4.03 2.46 1.57 1.80 7.65 4.73 7.41 6.63 4.03 2.53 1.50 1.85 7.70 4.78 7.18 7.29 4.03 2.45 1.58 1.95 7.80 4.88 7.69 7.43 4.03 2.50 1.54 1.65 7.90 4.78 7.33 7.51 4.03 1.51 2.52 1.50 7.50 4.50 11.34 9.33 4.03 2.64 1.39 1.60 7.95 4.78 6.65 8.99 4.03 2.37 1.66 1.90 7.00 4.45 7.38 7.01 4.03 2.29 1.74 2.00 6.00 4.00 6.95 7.17 4.04 2.19 1.86 2.10 7.20 4.65 8.63 7.79 4.04 2.31 1.73 1.60 9.00 5.30 9.18 8.91 4.04 2.56 1.48 1.50 6.20 3.85 5.69 7.44 3.52 1.89 1.63 1.20 7.00 4.10 6.67 6.18 3.71 1.78 1.93 1.25 9.20 5.23 10.07 8.37 4.06 1.87 2.19 1.35 7.50 4.43 9.69 9.88 4.13 2.11 2.02 1.60 8.20 4.90 9.90 9.79 4.06 1.94 2.12 1.50 9.00 5.25 11.13 10.51 3.98 2.08 1.90 1.50 8.15 4.83 9.18 10.15 3.68 2.40 1.28 1.80 8.00 4.90 6.29 7.73 3.49 2.38 1.11 1.70 7.60 4.65 5.16 5.72 3.55 2.40 1.15 1.10 6.00 3.55 4.07 4.61 3.80 2.58 1.22 1.25 9.00 5.13 6.25 5.16 3.87 2.62 1.26 1.60 8.30 4.95 6.21 6.23 3.73 2.72 1.01 1.60 8.50 5.05 5.10 5.65



3.72 2.78 0.94 1.45 7.90 4.68 4.41 4.75 3.95 2.18 1.77 1.60 8.40 5.00 8.86 6.63 4.17 0.77 3.41 1.95 9.00 5.48 18.64 13.75

Ex. Bund

Av. GL.

Ht of EX. Ex. Top


Top RL Bund Width Width 4.03 2.78 1.25 1.70 9.00 5.35 6.69 12.66 3.97 2.82 1.15 2.20 8.00 5.10 5.87 6.28 3.96 2.66 1.30 2.30 7.90 5.10 6.63 6.25 4.43 2.62 1.81 1.90 8.25 5.08 9.19 7.91 4.32 2.83 1.49 1.20 8.50 4.85 7.24 8.21 4.41 2.67 1.74 1.15 6.80 3.98 6.91 7.07 4.31 2.85 1.46 1.40 7.50 4.45 6.50 6.70 4.34 2.83 1.51 1.30 6.80 4.05 6.11 6.30 4.38 2.74 1.64 1.50 7.25 4.38 7.18 6.64 4.11 2.96 1.15 1.25 7.55 4.40 5.07 6.12 4.20 2.46 1.74 1.10 7.60 4.35 7.57 6.32 4.27 2.49 1.79 1.00 9.00 5.00 8.93 8.25 4.23 2.22 2.01 1.20 7.25 4.23 8.50 8.71 3.97 1.97 2.00 1.20 6.20 3.70 7.40 7.95 3.94 2.25 1.69 1.00 6.50 3.75 6.32 6.86 3.95 2.10 1.85 1.20 3.00 2.10 3.89 5.10 4.10 1.94 2.16 1.50 3.80 2.65 5.71 4.80 4.13 1.93 2.20 1.80 3.00 2.40 5.29 5.50 3.90 1.74 2.16 1.20 3.70 2.45 5.29 5.29 3.73 1.90 1.83 1.90 8.00 4.95 9.06 7.18 3.53 2.29 1.24 1.80 8.20 5.00 6.19 7.63 3.42 2.63 0.79 1.85 9.00 5.43 4.29 5.24 3.57 2.25 1.32 1.20 9.00 5.10 6.73 5.51 3.99 2.47 1.52 1.90 8.50 5.20 7.89 7.31 4.17 2.83 1.34 1.80 3.50 2.65 3.54 5.72 3.98 2.61 1.37 1.70 7.00 4.35 5.97 4.76 3.55 2.76 0.79 1.75 6.50 4.13 3.26 4.62 3.92 2.72 1.20 1.80 7.60 4.70 5.64 4.45 4.14 2.76 1.38 1.95 8.80 5.38 7.42 6.53 4.26 2.84 1.42 2.00 8.50 5.25 7.46 7.44 4.04 2.43 1.61 2.10 6.00 4.05 6.50 6.98 4.22 2.92 1.30 2.00 7.00 4.50 5.85 6.18 4.29 3.02 1.27 1.50 6.00 3.75 4.76 5.31 4.49 3.06 1.43 1.90 6.50 4.20 6.01 5.38 4.81 2.98 1.83 1.70 5.50 3.60 6.59 6.30 4.47 3.04 1.43 1.70 7.50 4.60 6.58 6.58 4.50 2.88 1.62 1.70 6.00 3.85 6.24 6.41 4.56 2.96 1.60 1.50 5.50 3.50 5.60 5.92 4.61 2.76 1.85 1.50 8.00 4.75 8.79 7.19 4.60 2.96 1.64 1.50 7.80 4.65 7.63 8.21 4.38 2.69 1.69 1.50 8.10 4.80 8.13 7.88 4.11 2.73 1.38 1.20 7.60 4.40 6.05 7.09



4.17 2.82 1.35 1.30 7.20 4.25 5.74 5.90 4.06 2.86 1.20 1.40 7.40 4.40 5.28 5.51 3.80 2.71 1.10 1.70 6.50 4.10 4.49 4.88 3.90 2.37 1.53 1.90 9.00 5.45 8.33 6.41 3.98 2.84 1.14 2.00 8.60 5.30 6.04 7.18 4.29 2.81 1.48 1.50 9.50 5.50 8.14 7.09 4.48 2.73 1.75 1.50 7.00 4.25 7.45 7.80 4.56 2.93 1.63 1.45 6.80 4.13 6.72 7.08 4.46 2.70 1.76 1.30 8.20 4.75 8.35 7.53 4.20 2.93 1.27 1.60 9.00 5.30 6.71 7.53 4.03 2.82 1.21 1.80 8.80 5.30 6.40 6.56 3.88 2.40 1.48 1.90 7.90 4.90 7.26 6.83 3.90 3.02 0.88 1.95 7.50 4.73 4.18 5.72

Ex.

Bund Av. GL.

Ht of EX. Ex. Top


Top RL Bund Width Width 3.90 3.00 0.91 1.80 7.90 4.85 4.39 4.28 4.09 2.82 1.27 1.80 6.50 4.15 5.27 4.83 4.08 2.74 1.34 1.80 7.60 4.70 6.30 5.78 4.17 2.96 1.21 1.50 6.50 4.00 4.84 5.57 4.45 3.02 1.43 1.60 7.80 4.70 6.72 5.78 4.16 3.06 1.10 1.45 6.00 3.73 4.11 5.41 4.44 3.07 1.38 1.50 7.50 4.50 6.19 5.15 4.42 2.92 1.50 1.80 6.80 4.30 6.45 6.32 3.72 3.00 0.72 1.95 7.00 4.48 3.23 4.84 3.80 3.01 0.79 1.45 7.10 4.28 3.38 3.30 3.94 2.93 1.01 1.90 7.15 4.53 4.55 3.96 3.91 3.04 0.87 1.95 7.00 4.48 3.89 4.22 3.74 2.57 1.17 1.85 5.00 3.43 4.00 3.95 3.84 2.45 1.39 1.50 5.50 3.50 4.85 4.43 3.96 2.19 1.77 1.50 6.50 4.00 7.07 5.96 4.06 2.28 1.78 1.90 7.50 4.70 8.36 7.71 4.03 2.61 1.42 1.90 7.20 4.55 6.47 7.41 4.00 2.40 1.61 1.90 6.50 4.20 6.74 6.60 4.00 2.63 1.37 1.90 6.50 4.20 5.74 6.24 3.78 2.53 1.25 1.45 6.50 3.98 4.96 5.35 3.67 2.63 1.04 1.60 6.10 3.85 3.99 4.48 3.93 2.93 1.00 1.60 6.50 4.05 4.04 4.02 3.78 3.54 0.25 1.45 7.20 4.33 1.06 2.55 3.82 2.46 1.36 1.50 7.20 4.35 5.93 3.50 4.36 2.53 1.83 1.50 7.20 4.35 7.96 6.94 4.52 2.42 2.10 1.45 7.20 4.33 9.07 8.51 4.53 2.42 2.12 1.35 7.20 4.28 9.04 9.05 4.14 2.82 1.32 1.30 7.20 4.25 5.61 7.33 4.31 2.16 2.15 1.40 6.90 4.15 8.93 7.27 4.08 2.07 2.01 1.30 6.80 4.05 8.14 8.54 4.15 1.92 2.23 1.10 6.90 4.00 8.91 8.53 3.69 1.80 1.90 1.20 6.55 3.88 7.34 8.13



3.62 2.15 1.47 1.30 8.90 5.10 7.49 7.42 3.75 2.76 0.99 1.40 9.20 5.30 5.25 6.37 3.65 1.76 1.89 1.60 9.80 5.70 10.78 8.02 3.32 1.38 1.94 1.90 9.50 5.70 11.07 10.93 3.01 1.62 1.40 1.00 9.40 5.20 7.25 9.16 3.12 2.18 0.94 1.60 9.70 5.65 5.33 6.29 3.42 1.65 1.77 1.60 9.80 5.70 10.08 7.71 3.42 1.68 1.74 1.70 9.70 5.70 9.94 10.01 3.43 1.23 2.20 1.10 9.70 5.40 11.88 10.91 3.71 1.86 1.85 1.50 9.60 5.55 10.26 11.07 4.06 1.71 2.35 1.50 9.40 5.45 12.79 11.53 3.52 2.40 1.12 1.60 9.30 5.45 6.12 9.46 3.75 1.90 1.86 1.50 9.80 5.65 10.48 8.30 3.89 1.90 1.99 1.40 9.50 5.45 10.85 10.67 3.86 1.74 2.12 1.70 9.30 5.50 11.68 11.27 3.44 1.98 1.46 1.65 6.75 4.20 6.14 8.91 3.90 2.13 1.77 1.90 8.70 5.30 9.40 7.77 4.08 2.04 2.05 2.10 8.40 5.25 10.74 10.07 3.73 2.06 1.67 2.00 8.65 5.33 8.89 9.81 3.93 1.87 2.06 2.20 8.45 5.33 10.98 9.93 4.05 2.20 1.85 2.10 8.35 5.23 9.69 10.33 4.29 1.80 2.49 2.25 9.84 6.05 15.08 12.38 4.01 1.83 2.18 2.30 8.50 5.40 11.79 13.43

Ex.

Bund Av. GL.

Ht of EX. Ex. Top


Top RL Bund Width Width 4.03 1.74 2.29 2.40 8.90 5.65 12.96 12.38 3.87 1.72 2.15 2.20 8.70 5.45 11.73 12.34 3.59 1.55 2.04 2.35 8.30 5.33 10.88 11.30 3.27 0.83 2.44 2.25 8.50 5.38 13.13 12.00 3.36 1.69 1.68 3.00 8.60 5.80 9.72 11.42 3.31 2.68 0.63 3.00 8.70 5.85 3.69 6.70 3.35 2.49 0.86 2.80 8.75 5.78 4.98 4.33 3.60 2.67 0.93 2.75 8.90 5.83 5.44 5.21 3.80 2.73 1.08 2.90 8.60 5.75 6.18 5.81 5.27 4.97 0.30 2.90 8.60 5.75 1.73 3.95



Annexure 3.2 : Detail of The Location of Trees And Facilities Which Will Get Impacted Due To Project

S. No.

Structure

Trees Coordinates Distance from creek side end of embankme

nt(m)

Chainage/Chainage

Range

1 - 1 Tree (Palas)

19°32'10.41"N,

72°51'10.12"E

3 160

2 1 Solar Light

- 19°32'10.41"N,

72°51'10.12"E

2 160

3 1 Solar Light

- 19°32'10.05"N,

72°51'12.03"E

3 210-230

4 1 Solar Light

- 19°32'9.92"N, 72°51'12.23"

E

3.25 210-230

5 1 Solar Light

- 19°32'9.87"N ,72°51'12.06"

E

4 210-230

6 Sluice gate

Damage Gate-2 stone

- 19°32'8.39"N,72°51'31.23"

E

0 760

7 - Small babool trees in patches (Forest)

19°32'6.20"N 72°51'42.84"

E to 19°32'4.54"N 72°51'46.95"

E

2 1120

8 - 1 babul tree

19°32'1.19"N ,72°51'52.93"

E

8 1470

9 - 1 english babul

19°32'0.27"N 72°51'54.54"

E

7 1520

10 - 1 english babul

19°32'0.05"N 72°51'54.55"

E

8 1520



11 - Small babul -

15 trees towards

Jetty

19°31'59.74"N

72°51'55.09"E

2-6 1500 to 1770

12 -

1 tree neem

19°31'54.59"N

72°52'2.38"E

9 1790

13 1 solar light

- 19°31'54.59"N

72°52'2.38"E

8 1790

14 1 solar light

- 19°31'54.90"N

72°52'1.85"E

6 1800

15 1 solar light

- 19°31'54.90"N

72°52'1.85"E

2 1800

16 - 1 tree Tamarin

d

19°31'42.62"N

72°52'17.36"E

2 2350

17 - babul trees

19°31'30.29"N

72°51'55.20"ETo

19°31'32.76"N

72°51'38.15"E

2-8 3400 to 3900

Source: Field Survey by EQMS



Annexure 3.3 : Details of Proposed Embankment

Ch. Top of Top of Av. Hight

of Hight

of Exe Old Bund New Old

New Ex. G.L. New Old Top Per- Bottom Bottom

Bund Bund Bund Bund Width meter Width Width

0 5.27 4.00 2.12 3.15 1.88 2.20 8.97 12.45 9.50 30 5.27 4.01 2.60 2.67 1.41 1.80 6.88 11.01 7.75 60 5.27 4.01 2.56 2.71 1.45 1.90 7.12 11.12 7.65 90 5.27 4.01 2.51 2.76 1.50 1.85 7.25 11.27 7.50

120 5.27 4.01 2.44 2.83 1.57 1.70 7.35 11.49 7.45 150 5.27 4.01 2.26 3.01 1.75 1.75 8.05 12.04 7.50 180 5.27 4.01 2.26 3.01 1.75 1.60 7.90 12.02 7.65 210 5.27 4.01 2.22 3.05 1.79 1.70 8.14 12.15 7.60 240 5.27 4.01 2.57 2.70 1.44 1.50 6.68 11.11 7.95 270 5.27 4.01 2.63 2.64 1.38 1.40 6.37 10.91 7.45 300 5.27 4.01 2.36 2.91 1.65 1.45 7.39 11.73 7.70 330 5.27 4.01 2.20 3.07 1.81 1.55 8.07 12.21 7.80 360 5.27 4.01 2.17 3.10 1.84 1.35 7.97 12.30 7.85 390 5.27 4.01 2.17 3.10 1.84 1.30 7.92 12.29 7.65 420 5.27 4.01 2.15 3.12 1.86 1.50 8.20 12.35 7.45 450 5.27 4.02 2.19 3.08 1.83 1.60 8.19 12.23 7.55 480 5.27 4.02 2.65 2.62 1.37 1.70 6.63 10.85 7.60 510 5.27 4.02 2.63 2.64 1.39 1.65 6.65 10.92 7.70 540 5.27 4.02 2.60 2.67 1.42 1.60 6.71 11.00 7.45 570 5.27 4.02 2.58 2.69 1.44 1.50 6.68 11.08 7.65 600 5.27 4.03 2.68 2.59 1.35 1.75 6.61 10.78 7.30 630 5.27 4.03 2.75 2.52 1.28 1.70 6.31 10.56 7.45 660 5.27 4.03 2.46 2.81 1.57 1.80 7.45 11.42 7.65 690 5.27 4.03 2.53 2.74 1.50 1.85 7.25 11.23 7.70 720 5.27 4.03 2.45 2.82 1.58 1.95 7.64 11.45 7.80 750 5.27 4.03 2.50 2.78 1.54 1.65 7.19 11.33 7.90 780 5.27 4.03 1.51 3.76 2.52 1.50 10.57 14.28 7.50 810 5.27 4.03 2.64 2.63 1.39 1.60 6.60 10.90 7.95 840 5.27 4.03 2.37 2.90 1.66 1.90 7.88 11.69 7.00 870 5.27 4.03 2.29 2.98 1.74 2.00 8.26 11.93 6.00 900 5.27 4.04 2.19 3.09 1.86 2.10 8.80 12.26 7.20 930 5.27 4.04 2.31 2.96 1.73 1.60 7.83 11.89 9.00 960 5.27 4.04 2.56 2.71 1.48 1.50 6.83 11.12 6.20 990 5.27 3.52 1.89 3.38 1.63 1.20 7.07 13.13 7.00 1020 5.27 3.71 1.78 3.49 1.93 1.25 8.20 13.46 9.20 1050 5.27 4.06 1.87 3.40 2.19 1.35 9.23 13.20 7.50 1080 5.27 4.13 2.11 3.16 2.02 1.60 8.87 12.48 8.20 1110 5.27 4.06 1.94 3.33 2.12 1.50 9.13 12.99 9.00 1140 5.27 3.98 2.08 3.19 1.90 1.50 8.34 12.58 8.15 1170 5.27 3.68 2.40 2.87 1.28 1.80 6.41 11.62 8.00 1200 5.27 3.49 2.38 2.89 1.11 1.70 5.70 11.67 7.60 1230 5.27 3.55 2.40 2.87 1.15 1.10 5.24 11.60 6.00 1260 5.27 3.80 2.58 2.69 1.22 1.25 5.64 11.07 9.00



1290 5.27 3.87 2.62 2.66 1.26 1.60 6.14 10.97 8.30 1320 5.27 3.73 2.72 2.55 1.01 1.60 5.24 10.65 8.50 1350 5.27 3.72 2.78 2.49 0.94 1.45 4.83 10.48 7.90 1380 5.27 3.95 2.18 3.09 1.77 1.60 7.97 12.28 8.40 1410 5.27 4.17 0.77 4.51 3.41 1.95 14.23 16.52 9.00

Ch. Top of

Top of Av.

Hight of

Hight of Exe

Old Bund New Old

New Ex. G.L. New Old Top Per- Bottom Bottom Bund Bund Bund Bund Width meter Width Width

1440 5.27 4.03 2.78 2.49 1.25 2.20 6.70 10.47 9.00 1470 5.27 3.97 2.82 2.45 1.15 2.30 6.44 10.35 8.00 1500 5.27 3.96 2.66 2.61 1.30 1.90 6.58 10.83 7.90 1530 5.27 4.43 2.62 2.65 1.81 1.20 7.72 10.95 8.25 1560 5.27 4.32 2.83 2.44 1.49 1.15 6.51 10.33 8.50 1590 5.27 4.41 2.67 2.60 1.74 1.40 7.66 10.80 6.80 1620 5.27 4.31 2.85 2.42 1.46 1.30 6.56 10.26 7.50 1650 5.27 4.34 2.83 2.44 1.51 1.50 6.94 10.32 6.80 1680 5.27 4.38 2.74 2.53 1.64 1.25 7.15 10.59 7.25 1710 5.27 4.11 2.96 2.31 1.15 1.10 5.24 9.94 7.55 1740 5.27 4.20 2.46 2.81 1.74 1.00 7.26 11.43 7.60 1770 5.27 4.27 2.49 2.79 1.79 1.20 7.64 11.36 9.00 1800 5.27 4.23 2.22 3.05 2.01 1.20 8.44 12.16 7.25 1830 5.27 3.97 1.97 3.30 2.00 1.00 8.20 12.90 6.20 1860 5.27 3.94 2.25 3.02 1.69 1.20 7.28 12.05 6.50 1890 5.27 3.95 2.10 3.17 1.85 1.50 8.16 12.51 3.00 1920 5.27 4.10 1.94 3.33 2.16 1.80 9.58 12.98 3.80 1950 5.27 4.13 1.93 3.34 2.20 1.20 9.12 13.03 3.00 1980 5.27 3.90 1.74 3.53 2.16 1.90 9.68 13.59 3.70 2010 5.27 3.73 1.90 3.37 1.83 1.80 8.39 13.11 8.00 2040 5.27 3.53 2.29 2.98 1.24 1.85 6.31 11.93 8.20 2070 5.27 3.42 2.63 2.64 0.79 1.20 4.04 10.92 9.00 2100 5.27 3.57 2.25 3.02 1.32 1.90 6.65 12.06 9.00 2130 5.27 3.99 2.47 2.80 1.52 1.80 7.27 11.39 8.50 2160 5.27 4.17 2.83 2.44 1.34 1.70 6.52 10.31 3.50 2190 5.27 3.98 2.61 2.66 1.37 1.75 6.68 10.99 7.00 2220 5.27 3.55 2.76 2.51 0.79 1.80 4.64 10.53 6.50 2250 5.27 3.92 2.72 2.55 1.20 1.95 6.27 10.65 7.60 2280 5.27 4.14 2.76 2.51 1.38 2.00 6.97 10.53 8.80 2310 5.27 4.26 2.84 2.43 1.42 2.10 7.21 10.29 8.50 2340 5.27 4.04 2.43 2.84 1.61 2.00 7.80 11.51 6.00 2370 5.27 4.22 2.92 2.35 1.30 1.50 6.18 10.05 7.00 2400 5.27 4.29 3.02 2.25 1.27 1.90 6.47 9.75 6.00 2430 5.27 4.49 3.06 2.21 1.43 1.70 6.85 9.63 6.50 2460 5.27 4.81 2.98 2.29 1.83 1.70 8.29 9.87 5.50 2490 5.27 4.47 3.04 2.23 1.43 1.70 6.85 9.69 7.50 2520 5.27 4.50 2.88 2.39 1.62 1.50 7.33 10.17 6.00



2550 5.27 4.56 2.96 2.31 1.60 1.50 7.26 9.93 5.50 2580 5.27 4.61 2.76 2.51 1.85 1.50 8.16 10.53 8.00 2610 5.27 4.60 2.96 2.31 1.64 1.50 7.40 9.93 7.80 2640 5.27 4.38 2.69 2.58 1.69 1.20 7.28 10.75 8.10 2670 5.27 4.11 2.73 2.54 1.38 1.30 6.27 10.61 7.60 2700 5.27 4.17 2.82 2.45 1.35 1.40 6.26 10.35 7.20 2730 5.27 4.06 2.86 2.41 1.20 1.70 6.02 10.23 7.40 2760 5.27 3.80 2.71 2.57 1.10 1.90 5.86 10.70 6.50 2790 5.27 3.90 2.37 2.90 1.53 2.00 7.51 11.70 9.00 2820 5.27 3.98 2.84 2.43 1.14 1.50 5.60 10.29 8.60 2850 5.27 4.29 2.81 2.46 1.48 1.50 6.83 10.38 9.50 2880 5.27 4.48 2.73 2.54 1.75 1.45 7.75 10.63 7.00 2910 5.27 4.56 2.93 2.34 1.63 1.30 7.17 10.01 6.80 2940 5.27 4.46 2.70 2.57 1.76 1.60 7.94 10.70 8.20 2970 5.27 4.20 2.93 2.34 1.27 1.80 6.37 10.01 9.00 3000 5.27 4.03 2.82 2.45 1.21 1.90 6.26 10.34 8.80 3030 5.27 3.88 2.40 2.87 1.48 1.95 7.28 11.62 7.90 3060 5.27 3.90 3.02 2.25 0.88 0.00 3.17 9.76 7.50

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3090 5.27 3.90 3.00 2.28 0.91 1.80 5.08 9.83 7.90 3120 5.27 4.09 2.82 2.45 1.27 1.80 6.37 10.35 6.50 3150 5.27 4.08 2.74 2.53 1.34 1.80 6.62 10.59 7.60 3180 5.27 4.17 2.96 2.31 1.21 1.50 5.86 9.93 6.50 3210 5.27 4.45 3.02 2.25 1.43 1.60 6.75 9.75 7.80 3240 5.27 4.16 3.06 2.21 1.10 1.45 5.41 9.64 6.00 3270 5.27 4.44 3.07 2.21 1.38 1.50 6.47 9.62 7.50 3300 5.27 4.42 2.92 2.35 1.50 1.80 7.20 10.05 6.80 3330 5.27 3.72 3.00 2.27 0.72 1.95 4.54 9.82 7.00 3360 5.27 3.80 3.01 2.26 0.79 1.45 4.29 9.78 7.10 3390 5.27 3.94 2.93 2.34 1.01 1.90 5.54 10.01 7.15 3420 5.27 3.91 3.04 2.23 0.87 1.95 5.08 9.69 7.00 3450 5.27 3.74 2.57 2.70 1.17 1.85 6.06 11.10 5.00 3480 5.27 3.84 2.45 2.82 1.39 1.50 6.50 11.45 5.50 3510 5.27 3.96 2.19 3.08 1.77 1.50 7.87 12.23 6.50 3540 5.27 4.06 2.28 2.99 1.78 1.90 8.31 11.96 7.50 3570 5.27 4.03 2.61 2.66 1.42 1.90 7.01 10.98 7.20 3600 5.27 4.00 2.40 2.88 1.61 1.90 7.70 11.63 6.50 3630 5.27 4.00 2.63 2.64 1.37 1.90 6.83 10.91 6.50 3660 5.27 3.78 2.53 2.74 1.25 1.45 5.95 11.21 6.50 3690 5.27 3.67 2.63 2.64 1.04 1.60 5.34 10.91 6.10 3720 5.27 3.93 2.93 2.34 1.00 1.60 5.20 10.01 6.50 3750 5.27 3.78 3.54 1.74 0.25 1.45 2.35 8.21 7.20 3780 5.27 3.82 2.46 2.81 1.36 1.50 6.40 11.44 7.20 3810 5.27 4.36 2.53 2.74 1.83 1.50 8.09 11.22 7.20



3840 5.27 4.52 2.42 2.85 2.10 1.45 9.01 11.54 7.20 3870 5.27 4.53 2.42 2.86 2.12 1.35 8.98 11.57 7.20 3900 5.27 4.14 2.82 2.45 1.32 1.30 6.05 10.35 7.20 3930 5.27 4.31 2.16 3.11 2.15 1.40 9.14 12.34 6.90 3960 5.27 4.08 2.07 3.20 2.01 1.30 8.54 12.60 6.80 3990 5.27 4.15 1.92 3.35 2.23 1.10 9.13 13.04 6.90 4020 5.27 3.69 1.80 3.48 1.90 1.20 8.04 13.43 6.55 4050 5.27 3.62 2.15 3.12 1.47 1.30 6.59 12.36 8.90 4080 5.27 3.75 2.76 2.51 0.99 1.40 4.96 10.53 9.20 4110 5.27 3.65 1.76 3.51 1.89 1.60 8.40 13.54 9.80 4140 5.27 3.32 1.38 3.89 1.94 1.90 8.88 14.68 9.50 4170 5.27 3.01 1.62 3.66 1.40 1.00 6.04 13.97 9.40 4200 5.27 3.12 2.18 3.09 0.94 1.60 4.98 12.28 9.70 4230 5.27 3.42 1.65 3.62 1.77 1.60 7.97 13.85 9.80 4260 5.27 3.42 1.68 3.59 1.74 1.70 7.96 13.78 9.70 4290 5.27 3.43 1.23 4.04 2.20 1.10 9.02 15.12 9.70 4320 5.27 3.71 1.86 3.41 1.85 1.50 8.16 13.23 9.60 4350 5.27 4.06 1.71 3.56 2.35 1.50 9.96 13.67 9.40 4380 5.27 3.52 2.40 2.87 1.12 1.60 5.63 11.62 9.30 4410 5.27 3.75 1.90 3.38 1.86 1.50 8.20 13.13 9.80 4440 5.27 3.89 1.90 3.37 1.99 1.40 8.56 13.11 9.50 4470 5.27 3.86 1.74 3.53 2.12 1.70 9.33 13.60 9.30 4500 5.27 3.44 1.98 3.29 1.46 1.65 6.91 12.88 6.75 4530 5.27 3.90 2.13 3.14 1.77 1.90 8.27 12.43 8.70 4560 5.27 4.08 2.04 3.24 2.05 2.10 9.48 12.71 8.40 4590 5.27 3.73 2.06 3.21 1.67 2.00 8.01 12.63 8.65 4620 5.27 3.93 1.87 3.40 2.06 2.20 9.62 13.21 8.45 4650 5.27 4.05 2.20 3.07 1.85 2.10 8.76 12.22 8.35 4680 5.27 4.29 1.80 3.47 2.49 2.25 11.21 13.42 9.84 4710 5.27 4.01 1.83 3.44 2.18 2.30 10.15 13.33 8.50

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4740 5.27 4.03 1.74 3.53 2.29 2.40 10.64 13.60 8.90 4770 5.27 3.87 1.72 3.55 2.15 2.20 9.94 13.66 8.70 4800 5.27 3.59 1.55 3.72 2.04 2.35 9.69 14.17 8.30 4830 5.27 3.27 0.83 4.44 2.44 2.25 11.03 16.33 8.50 4860 5.27 3.36 1.69 3.59 1.68 3.00 9.05 13.76 8.60 4890 5.27 3.31 2.68 2.59 0.63 3.00 5.27 10.77 8.70 4920 5.27 3.35 2.49 2.78 0.86 2.80 5.90 11.35 8.75 4950 5.27 3.60 2.67 2.60 0.93 2.75 6.10 10.81 8.90 4960 5.27 3.80 2.73 2.55 1.08 2.90 6.79 10.64 8.60 4980 5.27 5.27 4.97 0.30 0.30 2.90 3.98 3.90 8.60



Annexure 3.4 : Quarry Map



Annexure 4.1 : Strip Maps of The Proposed Row And 15 M Width on Either Side of Embankment

VADHIV VAITIPADA STRIP MAPPING

0 to 720 m Chainage Strip Map 720-1500 m Strip Map

1500 to 2430 m 2430 To 3310 m



3310 To 4010 m 4010 To 4550 m

4550 To 4980 m



Annexure 6.1 : High Court Notification for Mangrove Protection



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Annexure 7.1 : Inventory of Hot Spots, Critical And Sensitive Locations

Saline Embankment Vadhiv-Vaitipada Project Area

Package: _____________________________________________________________

Data Sheet No. Date Time: Name of Enumerator: ……………………………………………………………………………

1. Location

Section (Km) Name of Village/ Urban Ward

Chainage in m City / urban area Taluka District Block Landmark Location (Distance in M from center of underground cable alignment)

GPS Coordinates

Left side Right Side Lat Lon Informant details Name Address

Contact No Occupation

2. Inventory of anticipated impacts 2.1 Traffic Congestion observed / projected

Location details Present During Construction After construction

2.2 Inventory of physical assets located in the corridor likely to be affected

Location details - Private Assets- Utility

Public Assets– Utility

Community Property Resources - Utility



2.3 Probable impact on assets

Who will be affected most

Temporary – shifting

Permanent – Displacement

Inaccessibility (to shop etc.)

Private Assets Public Assets CPR

2.4 Likely inconvenience to public due to project (frequent visitors to the location)

Description of inconvenience

Temporary

Permanent Who will be affected most

2.5 Likely uncomfortable conditions for people (Inhabitants aside the locations)

Description of uncomfortable conditions

Temporary Permanent Who will be affected most

2.6 Likely impacts on accessibility to Livelihood resources– shops, business, individuals, households and others Description of livelihood accessibility to resources

Temporary Permanent Who will be affected most

2.7 Impact on archaeological and cultural /tourist spots

2.8 Loss of Trees

Location and ownership – public, private

Species Density Area



2.9 Likely impact on movement / Transit corridors of cattle, wildlife

Location, Type of cattle Likely impact permanent

Likely impact – temporary

2.10 Likely impact on Air / Noise pollution

Location Air Noise Cumulative Impact

2.11 Land Acquisition requirements if any

Location Area in ha No of Project Affected Households

LA amounts to displacement of households

2.12 Any other Specify -

Name Signature



Annexure 7.2 : Format for Conducting Census

Name of Village / Ward No. Household : Date Name Sex Age Relation to Household Head (HH) Primary Occupation Secondary Occupation Number of HH Members Disaggregated by Sex Property Ownership with Estimated Value • Structures • Land and Type • Other: Wells, Trees, Livestock Highest Level of Education Income • Farm-based • Off-farm labor • Informal Sector Activities • Other: Remittances Name and Signature of Surveyor Name and Signature of Informant



Annexure 7.3 : Attendance Sheet of Consultation With Consultation Forms

Draft Final EIA for Project “Rehabilitation of Saline Embankment of Vadhiv, Vaitipada Villages at PalgharTaluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra under NCRMP-II Project


Annexure 8.1 : CRZ Clearance Letter



Annexure 8.2 : Permission Letter From Mangroves Cell of Forest Department



Annexure 8.3 : Formats For Ambient Air And Noise Monitoring

Annexure I: Format for Ambient Air Quality and Noise Monitoring

Format for Air Quality Monitoring Date of Analysis Testing Period Report NO.: - Report DATE: - Name of CLIENT: ADDRESS: - Type of WORK: - Ambient Air monitoring Sample Ref.No. :- Sample Drawn BY: Representative Duration of sampling 24 Hrs. Date of ANALYSIS: - Testing Period 01 Day Location/Site S. NO

Sampling Stations

Date of Sampling

PM10 µg /m3

PM2.5 µg /m3

SO2 µg /m3

NO2 µg /m3

CO mg /m3

Method: - IS:5182 (Part-23)

IS:5182 (Part-23)

IS:5182 (Part-II)

IS:5182 (Part-VI)

IS:5182 (Part-X)

CPCB Standards 100

(24 hrs) 60 (24 hrs)

80 (24 hrs)

80 (24 hrs)

2.0 (8 hrs)

For, M/s ………………………………….. Chemist /Authorized Signatory Format for Noise Monitoring Location/Site:

S. No Location Date of Sampling

Time of Sampling

Noise Level dB(A)

Day Night For, M/s ………………………………….. Chemist /Authorized Signatory

state project implementation unit, ncrmp ii, 3333 …

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