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1 We, Indian Oil company Ltd. have facilities of MT/month of LPG refilling bottle and 1000 MT of LPG storage at Indane Bottling plant, NH- 8 B, Navagam, Rajkot We propose the expansion of existing LPG storage facility from 1000 MT to 2800 MT within our plant premises by installation of three additional mounded LPG bullets each of 600 MT capacities. The proposed expansion activity falls in the 6(b) B2 category as per the schedule of the EIA Notification Thus following is not applicable to our proposed project, Environmental Impact Assessment report Public Hearing Certified EC compliance report

2 INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN for Indane LPG Bottling Plant, Rajkot, GUJARAT February 2016 PREPARED BY Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat

3 CONTENTS List of Table & Figure... 2 Abbreviations... 2 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) Objectives of EMP MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE MANAGEMENT DURING OPERATION PHASE Land Environment Air Environment Water Environment Solid Hazardous Waste Management Traffic Management Noise Environment Biological Environment Socio-Economic Environment Rain water Harvesting & Strom water drainage Network ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT PLAN BUDGET FOR MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP AND RESPONSIBILITY Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 1

4 List of Table & Figure Table 1: Environmental Monitoring Program Table 2: Responsibility of EMC Table 3: Greenbelt Development Plan Fig. 1: Organogram of EMC Fig-2: Photograph of Existing Greenbelt Area Abbreviations Environment Management System : EMS Environmental Management Plan : EMP Liquefied Petroleum Gas : LPG Chief Controller of Explosives : CCOE Truck Tank : TT Central Pollution Control Board : CPCB Oil Industry Safety Directorate : OISD Environment Management Cell : EMC Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 2

5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN Environment Management System (EMS) is an integrated approach to health, safety & environmental management as well as a set of procedures to reduce and/or manage environmental issues of day-to-day project activities in an organization. EMS is overall management system including organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes, and resources for achieving environmental policy and managing the impacts due to proposed expansion project activities on the environment. It provides a system to address potential adverse impacts and instruct project proponent about standards of good practice to be adopted for all project activities. Main components of EMS considered are as under, Environmental Impact Identification Objectives and Targets Consultation Operational and Emergency Procedures Environmental Management Plan Documentation Training Monitoring for Compliance and internal audits Continual Improvement 1.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) EMP is a system to address potential adverse impacts, to instruct project proponent to introduce standards of good practice to be adopted for all project activities. 1.1 Objectives of EMP Following are long-term objectives of the Environment Management Plan for all the environmental attributes: To ensure control of all pollution parameters to maximum possible extent w.r.t solid, hazardous, water & air pollution. To comply with all the regulations stipulated by Central / State Pollution Control Boards related to applicable laws. To create good working conditions. To encourage support and conduct developmental works for the purpose of achieving environment standards and to improve methods of environment management. Streamline environmental activities to add value to efficiency and effectiveness. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 3

6 To ensure occupational health & safety by adequate Risk & Hazard Management. To encourage and achieve highest performance and response from individual employees and contractors. To plan out the complete strategy to take care of stakeholder engagement. To contribute significantly for sustainable development. LPG is customarily handled in a liquid state achieved by its liquefaction under moderate pressure. Upon release of the pressure, LPG is readily converted into the gaseous phase at normal ambient temperature. IOCL has liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bottling plant with MT/Month refilling capacity and 1000 MT of LPG storage facility. Now IOCL proposes expansion by installation of additional mounded LPG bullet (600 MT x 3 nos.). Thus, total LPG storage capacity shall be 2800 MT after proposed expansion. In accordance to above a detailed EMP has been prepared for construction as well as operation phase of the proposed project. 2.0 MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE Handling of LPG in vessel/bullets above ground has challenges due to its inherent dangerous properties; IOCL proposed additional mounded bullets (3 nos) of 600 MT capacity each. A mounded bullet (vessel located above or partially above the general ground level but covered with earth, sand, or other suitable material) is to be safer compared to above ground storage vessels. The project envisages construction of 3 nos. of mounded vessels of capacity 600 MT each. After obtaining approval from Chief Controller of Explosives (CCOE), Nagpur construction of Mound and fabrication of Pressure Vessel shall be started. Overall construction phase will be about months. Out of these 5 6 months are for construction of civil, structural and allied works associated with installation of mounded bullets and remaining period is for instrumentation and commissioning of mounded bullets. Identification of impacts & suggestion of mitigation measures has been mentioned based on activities carried out in this phase. Various activities to be carried out during construction phase are listed below. Mound for 3 Nos. LPG storage vessels (LPG bullets) supported on RCC Pile Cap along with RCC inspection trench, retaining wall, collection pits, stair case Foundation and other supporting structures are to be constructed for firefighting system. Pipe sleepers are to be provided as per project requirement. RCC peripheral water drain (500 x 600 mm depth having precast cover with pot holes) shall be provided Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 4

7 all around the mounded bullet foundation. Dressing and cleaning off areas. Removal, Transportation & disposal of surplus material, debris & unserviceable material at designated area Following management activities shall be strictly followed by all the technical as well non-technical staff presents during construction phase. Dust to be generated due to excavation and backfilling activities shall be suppressed by water sprinkling around the construction area. Proposed mounded vessels would be installed within existing plant premises, which is in possession with IOCL. There will be no change in land-use pattern and soil characteristics of the area. Water consumption for construction activities will be very less and a chance of waste water generation is nil. Emission is envisaged from construction machineries as well as due to welding activities. It is short time activities and shall be carried out within plant premises. So no major impact on air environment. A little increase in the noise level due to operation of construction equipment. Duration of construction activities shall be 8 hours per day and noise shall be confined within norms by providing padding, acoustic enclose etc. Existing greenbelt area around the project site is sufficient to manage noise level within norms. Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) such as mask, helmet, safety shoes, hand gloves etc. to be provided construction personnel. Solid wastes such as surplus/unserviceable materials, construction debris and waste material will be remove from construction area and disposed it through proper channel or reuse as per its applicability. Tree plantation as per greenbelt development plan shall be started right from the construction activity start, so during commissioning stage it will be full fledge greenbelt area. Accidental spillage of fuel from construction machinery on land may cause land contamination. In such case affected soil will be collected and dispose it along with other waste disposal. Barricading to isolate the construction area as per good engineering practice/ OISD Norms shall be strictly followed during construction phase. In addition to above all statutory and regulatory guidelines like OISD, CCOE, TAC, PNGRB safety norms, rules and regulations of local authorities etc. The development due to proposed project will have temporary impacts on local socioeconomic condition of the people residing in the area. The construction of Mounded Bullets would provide temporary employment, which may consist of locals too. This would improve the socio-economic condition of the local population. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 5

8 From above said mitigative measure it is concluded that all precautionary measures shall be taken for dust suppression, prevention of soil erosion and noise reduction. The effect due to construction will be temporary in nature and will have no permanent effect on the environment. 3.0 MANAGEMENT DURING OPERATION PHASE Proposed project for installation of 3 nos. of mounded vessels and the operation will be conducted confined in closed, leak proof system, thus no major impacts are envisaged on various environmental parameter. Environmental management plan suggested for operation phase after considering an existing status of important environmental components and impact of project activities on them is summarized below: 3.1 Land Environment The proposed Mounded Bullets shall be installed in an area of 2048 m2 (32 m x 64 m), which is available within the existing premises m2 (45 acres). Proposed project is enhancement of LPG storage capacity and Gujarat pollution control board has been already issue the consent to operate for installation of the bottling plant having capacity of MT/Month. Hence, there is no change in existing land use pattern. Existing LPG bottling plant is surrounded by mostly agricultural land and road network. Sokhada village located at North, Rajkot Ahmedabad Highway (NH 8B) located at South, adjoin road to NH 8B at West and agricultural land located at East direction. Land-use / land cover of surrounding area of plant will not be change as proposed project have less pollution potential. There is no effluent generation, no additional fuel emission as well as process emission and no increase in solid and hazardous waste generation due to the proposed project. Any adverse impact on land is not envisaged. Hence, there will be no change in the soil characteristics, land use pattern and landscape due to the construction & operation of the proposed facilities. 3.2 Air Environment There is no continuous source of air pollution from the operation of bottling plant. Flue gas emission, process emission and fugitive emission are not generated during the operations as the entire bottling process is carried out through pipelines from storage area to LPG bottle filling shed. Truck tank (TT) and vendor truck are the non-point sources of air emission, while the only point sources of flue emissions from existing plant are as under, D.G sets : 3 nos. 1x100 KVA, 1x250 KVA & 1x500 KVA Fire Engines (FE) : 6 nos. 2x410 m3/hr. & 4x613 m3/hr. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 6

9 Above mentioned sources of air pollution are intermittent and fitted with stacks of adequate height to disperse the pollutants i.e. SO2 and NOx. Analysis report shows that all parameters is being well within the threshold limit. No additional D.G. set or fire engine are proposed by project proponent. Adequate stack height shall be provided for proper dispersion of air pollutant. In addition to this, adequate size of existing greenbelt area (39828 sq. mtr.) has been developed to mitigate the pollution arising due to movement of vehicles. Further IOCL will enhance the existing greenbelt area by planting additional local tree and shrub at periphery of the plant boundary or any other suitable place outside the premises. Regular third party monitoring of stack attached to D.G. set, FE and Ambient air quality monitoring is being carried out and same shall be continue after proposed expansion. Thus after implementation of above EMP, impact due to air emission from proposed project can be mitigated and the statutory norms can be achieved. 3.3 Water Environment There is no waste water generation from operation of proposed mounded bullets. The existing sources of waste water generation are as follow: Sanitary waste water from toilets and wash-rooms Industrial waste water from cylinder washing, cooling etc. Non-sanitary waste water from mock drills Sewage generated is being/will be treated in septic tanks and disposed through soak pits system. Waste water is being/will be generated from cylinder washing, cooling tower and water bath, which is collected in settling tank having facility to remove floating impurities. After sedimentation clear water is being/will be reused for greenbelt development. Non-sanitary waste water generated from Mock Fire drill that too once in three month, which is being discharged into natural drainage system of the area. Fresh water consumption may be reducing by recycling the treated water and thus, impact due to water withdrawal will be reduced after proper EMP implementation. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 7

10 3.4 Solid Hazardous Waste Management No industrial solid waste will be generated during the bottling process. Damaged cylinders (2000 Nos. /year) is being segregated, de-shaped & dispose/sold as scrap metals. Hazardous waste i.e. used oil (0.8 MTPA) generated from D.G set operation is being disposed and managed as per HW (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Third Amendment Rules, 2010 of Environment Protection Act, Traffic Management Impact on local infrastructure such as road network etc. is not envisaged due to proposed expansion project. Presently, about 24 nos. of LPG road tankers of 17.5 MT capacities is being received in bottling plant daily from different supply sources. Post-augmentation of storage facilities, it is envisaged that the number of bulk LPG tankers may rise up to 103 nos. The increase in number of road tankers shall be only for initial few days (4 5 days) unless the storage level of LPG of 1800 MT is achieved at existing bottling plant. Additional numbers of trucks during these four five days will be managed in such a way so that it will not be disturbing existing traffic flow. Thereafter, there will be no increase in traffic load on NH 8 B. Since, the bottle filling capacity of the plant shall remain same, there would not be any increase in dispatch of filled cylinders truck from the plant. There are total three entry and existing gates (7.5 mtr. wide) at plant premises. One gate is used in case of emergency, while remaining two gates are regularly used for movement of personnel and vehicles. Adequate parking area ( Sq. mtr.) is also provided to tankers waiting for unloading. Filled cylinders truck is not allowed to stay within plant premises more than 60 min, it is immediately moved from site once loaded with bottles. 3.6 Noise Environment There will be no additional noise generation during operation phase of proposed plant. All noise generating equipments like LPG compressor, DG-Sets etc., is being provided with acoustic enclosure to help in attenuating the noise levels. Existing greenbelt area also acts as noise barrier and reduces level of noise propagation within plant area. IOCL will enhance the existing greenbelt area by planting additional local tree and shrub at periphery of the plant boundary or any other suitable place outside the premises. The ambient noise levels is being/will be maintained below the CPCB limits of 75 db (A) for industrial areas. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 8

11 3.7 Biological Environment The proposed facilities shall be installed in the vacant land available within the existing premises of bottling plant. There is no significant point and non-point source of emission or discharge of pollutants hence, no adverse impact on the biological environment is envisaged due to the proposed project activities and operation. A considerable area of the plant has already been brought under green belt which provides food and habitat for birds and smaller mammalian species. As a part of EMP, IOCL proposes to enhance the existing greenbelt area as per proposed project requirement. 3.8 Socio-Economic Environment The operation of the proposed project would result in positive impacts such as industrial and economic development and generation of indirect employment opportunity. 3.9 Rain water Harvesting & Strom water drainage Network Rain water harvesting system for IOCL bottling plant will be designed in such a way to utilize the underground water system sustainably. Keeping in mind the depleting water table across the region, storm water drains will be engineered in such a way that rain water can be collected into rain water harvesting tanks placed at strategic locations so that underground water can be recharged and underground water table can be maintained. Since, much of the plant area including admin building, truck parking area has been covered with RCC roads, Bitumen roads, paving blocks etc. Storm water drains network in these areas are design by considering natural slope of Plant. Storm water drains will be maintained to collect the storm/rain water and collected to Rain water Harvesting Tank. In addition to above management plan, Preventive maintenance and planned inspection of the facilities is being/will be done in accordance with OISD and as per schedule. Record keeping for jobs done would be maintained. The intermittent inspection and maintenance schedule would be prepared as per directive and procedures laid down by OISD. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 9

12 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME A monitoring schedule with respect to ambient air quality, waste water quality, noise quality, has been prepared as per conditions mentioned in consent order issue by Gujarat Pollution Control Board. Environmental Monitoring Programme has been implemented by IOCL to ensure compliance to environmental regulation and also to maintain healthy environmental conditions around the work place. It enables environmental management system with early sign of need for additional action and modification of ongoing actions for environment management, improvement & conservation. Environmental parameters is being/to be monitored and its frequency is mentioned in below table. Table 1: Environmental Monitoring Program Sr. No. Env. Monitoring for Parameters for Monitoring 1. Ambient Air quality PM 10, PM 2.5, SO x, NO x Frequency of Monitoring Quarterly Flue gas stack (Emissions from D.G sets & Fire Engines) Noise (Noise generated from operation of Compressor, DG sets to be monitored) 4. Ground Water potability SPM, SO 2, NOx, CO Equivalent noise level - db (A) Standard Methods for examination of water Quarterly Quarterly Half Yearly The same shall be continued after commissioning of proposed project to ensure effectiveness of EMP. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 10

13 5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL Environment Management Cell (EMC) has been/will be looking after the environment related matters during the operation phase of the project. EMC is being/will take the overall responsibility for coordination of the actions required for environmental management and mitigation, and for monitoring the progress of the proposed management plans and actions to be taken. Responsibility of EMC is mentioned in table 2, while organogram of EMC is depicted as figure 1. EMC will perform the following assignments. Periodic monitoring of GMS and report any abnormalities for immediate corrective measures. Periodic monitoring of ambient air quality, ground and surface water quality. Periodic noise monitoring of the building zone and surrounding area. Regular monitoring of storm water drains. Green belt plantation, maintenance, development of other forms of greenery. Regular monitoring of garbage wastes. Development & maintenance of schemes for water conservation. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 11

14 Sr. no 1 2 Designation H.O-Headed by ED R.O- Headed by DGM/CH MGR Table 2: Responsibility of EMC Responsibility Advising management concerns down the line & monitoring implementation: ABS, TRG. As per OISD-154 / RO, ALDS Safety / Construction Safety / Advanced Safety Management / NITIE / DSO TRG. Implementing behaviour based safety at locations Organizing safety trainings, conducting audits / inspections Accident Investigation Monitoring implementation of ABS, TRG. AS PER OISD-154 Conducting safety trainings on sop & safety, POS, RO/ ALDS safety, construction safety, advanced safety management & DSO. Inspecting of testing of S&EP materials at vendors premises Immediate reporting of accident Regular reporting of near misses 3 Location In charge 4 DSO Implementing guidelines from HSE, HO/RO Conducting monthly safety audit & indexing of location Implementation of statutory & in-company guidelines at locations Safety ambassador Immediate reporting of accident Regular reporting of near misses Implementing guidelines from HSE, HO/RO Conducting daily /monthly safety audit & indexing of location Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 12

15 Fig. 1: Organogram of EMC H.S.E Safety & Env. Dept. H.O-Headed by ED R.O- Headed by DGM/CH MGR Location In charge DSO EMC inspect the necessity of issue and accordingly schedules for services & maintenance works related to environment, health, safety, security activities etc. IOCL has made provision of an annual budget towards EMS maintained to achieve the norms prescribed in consent. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 13

16 6.0 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT PLAN The plan for attenuation of the noise and air pollutant level includes design for greenbelt/plantation around plant boundary, roadside, office buildings and stretches of open land. The main objective of green belt development is to provide a barrier between the source of pollution and the surrounding area. The greenbelt helps to capture the fugitive emission and to attenuate the noise generated apart from improving the aesthetics. Development of green belt shall also prevent soil erosion and washing away of the topsoil besides helping in stabilizing the functional ecosystem, make the climate more conducive and restore water balance. IOCL has already developed greenbelt on sq. m area in the existing premises. There are 700 various types of trees like Neem, Jamun, Ashoka, Limdo, Plum, Ashitro, Amla etc. are available in existing plant premises. IOCL had planted Approx. 60 trees within the premises on 5th June, Photograph of existing greenbelt area is depicted as figure 2. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 14

17 Fig-2: Photograph of Existing Greenbelt Area As per CPCB guideline, every industry should develop minimum 33% of total plot area as greenbelt area. IOCL will plan further enhancement of existing greenbelt area of 1000 sq. mtr. area by planting various trees of native species with thick foliage after consultation with local horticulture expert. Proposed plantation will be carried out around the boundary wall, within suitable places in plant premises or outside the premises at appropriate places in the nearby area and elsewhere. Approx nos. of trees, local shrubs & local herbs Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 15

18 will be planted within next five years to comply with SEAC requirement and same is mentioned in table 3. Approx. Rs. 50 Lacs to be allotted for the said activities. Table 3: Greenbelt Development Plan Sr. no Description No. of tree to be planted Total Type of Tree/Shrubs/ Herbs to be planted 1 Tree/Shrubs/Herbs Neem, Asopalv, Garmado, Gulmahor, Saptparni, Pendula, Karanj, Piplo 7.0 BUDGET FOR MONITORING On regular basis, EHS department shall inspect the necessity & schedule of services & maintenance works and other health, safety, security related activities. Suitable budget shall be allotted for the following activities for proposed project. Environmental Monitoring Program Operation & Maintenance of environmental Technologies/Equipments Emergency Purchase of necessary material, equipments, tools, services Greenbelt Development Social & Environmental Welfare & Awareness programs/training Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 16

19 8.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP AND RESPONSIBILITY EMPs have to be implemented according to the suggestions and monitored regularly to prevent any lapse. A large part of the sampling and measurement activity will be concerned with long term monitoring aimed at providing an early warning of any undesirable changes or trends in the natural environment that could be associated with the plant facilities. It is the prime responsibility of Head of EMC to ensure that the EMP is implemented & operated efficiently to prevent/control pollution during operational phase of proposed project as well as to improve the environmental health of the area. The head of EMC shall be responsible for reporting any noncompliance to higher authority and stakeholders. The EMC will also act to ensure efficient & proper implementation of EMP & mitigation measures suggested for control/prevention of pollution, recycling/reuse of waste & wastewater, conservation of environmental quality, greenbelt and occupational health & safety etc. The periodicity of monitoring is being/will be governed by the directives from statutory authorities and prevailing regulations. The action plan of EMP is being/will be updated every year with respect to the results achieved and to plan activities for the next year. It is the responsibility to each personnel of EMC & to ensure that the subordinates function efficiently as per their responsibility to proper implementation of EMP to practice ideal methodology/procedures for prevention /control of pollution as well as improvement of environmental health. Prepared by: Eco Chem Sales & Services, Surat 17