ENVIRNOMANTAL ANAGEMENT PLAN KUAKHAI RIVER SAND

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1 ENVIRNOMANTAL ANAGEMENT PLAN OF KUAKHAI RIVER SAND IN VILLAGE NARANPUR OF BARANG TAHASIL OF CUTTACK DISTRICT OF ODISHA.. For Smt Sukanti Sahoo, W/o Nirmala Sahoo, At - Bidyadharpur, Po - Nayabazar, Ps - Chauliaganj, Dist- Cuttack. C.S.Mishra, RQP/BBS/128/2015-A. 54-Banl Colony,Oldtown,Bhubaneswar.

2 CONTENTS SL. NO `1 SUBJECT Introduction 1.1 Brief Description of the Project PAGE NO 1.2 Mining Details. 1.3 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT PLAN 2.0 Land Use Pattern and River Course Environment 2.1 Air Environment 2.3 Noise Environment 2.4 Control of Dust Pollution 2.5 Water Management 2.6 Soil Environment 2.7 Solid Waste Manageme 2.8 Biological Environment Including Plantation Development 2.9 EMP for Socio Economic Environment 2.10 Implementation of EMP and Monitoring Programme 2.11 SUMMERY

3 1.0 Introduction Environmental Management Plan (EMP) consists of a set of impact mitigation, management, monitoring, waste minimization and institutional measures to be taken during implementation and operation of the project to eliminate the adverse environmental impacts or to reduce them to the acceptable level. The EMP is required to ensure sustainable development as it tries to ensure judicious utilization of non-renewable resources and keep the pollution level within permissible assimilative capacity of the area. The assimilative capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural physicochemical and biological processes. The environmental attributes, which are likely to be affected by the mining activity, are land use, topography, drainage lines / patterns, water resources, soil, air quality, socio economic status, ecology and public health. The EMP aims at controlling pollution at source level to the extent possible, with the available and affordable technology, followed by treatment measures before they are discharged. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a site specific plan developed to ensure that the project is implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner. An effective EMP ensures the application of best practices of environment management to a project. The purpose of an EMP is to: (i). Assists proponent in the preparation of an effective and user friendly activity chart for environment management. (ii). Ensure that the commitments made as part of the project s life are implemented throughout the project period. (iii). Ensure that environment management details is captured and documented at all stages of a project. The design of EMP for operational phase should aim to achieve the following objectives: To ensure adoption of best affordable technological environmental (i). control measures and implementing them satisfactorily. (ii). Effectiveness of mitigatory measures in mitigation of impacts. (iii). Description of monitoring program of the surrounding environment. (iv). Institutional arrangements to monitor effectively and take suitable corrective steps for implementation of proper EMP.

4 The requirement of river sand has been increased over the last few decades due to rapid industrialization and various constructional activities. Sand mining is a practice that is used to extract sand, mainly through an open pit. However, it is also mined from beaches, inland dunes, dredged from ocean beds and river beds. It is used as building material and for making concrete. This is also used for filling roads, construction of building, brick making, making glass, sandpapers and reclamations of mines voids. Its strength and long life makes it suitable for a number of purposes. Such river sand is used for domestic purpose only & not for export. Smt Sukanti Sahoo, W/o Nirmala Sahoo,At - Bidyadharpur, Po - Nayabazar, Ps - Chauliaganj, Dist- Cuttack. is the highest bidder for a period of 5years in respect of mining of river sand over mining lease area of Acres(6.07 ha.) on the banks of Kuakhai river. The entire lease area is not coming under any forest land. Kuakhai River Sand lease has been proposed for granting to the applicant for winning of river sand from to by Tahasildar, Barang. As per Govt. of India Notification regarding Environmental Clearance Notification of 14 th September, 2006 and its subsequent amendment of 24 th Dec., 2013 and 15 th Jan., 2016, the lessee intended to obtain Environmental Clearance from State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Odisha for a production capacity of cum/ annum of river sand.

5 1.1 Brief Description of the Project The study area where the mining will be done is situated on the banks of Kuakhai River. The mining lease area is bounded by latitude of N to N and longitude of E to E.in the Topo sheet no. 73H/15. The lease area shown in the Toposheet is falling on the main coarse of the river whereas the attached google map reveals that the river coarse has been changed and the lease area falls on the sand dunes. It is a part of dry river bed for more than 7 months in a year except for the monsoon & post monsoon season. The water flows on the Northern side of the mine lease area. The flow of water is from North east to South west direction. The sand mining up to the depth of 0.6m will have insignificant impact on water regime. During mining the quantity of material excavated, will be filled up when flood water flows over that area in monsoon season. During dry season the ML area will be devoid of surface water whereas during monsoon season the total lease area will be under water. Annual removal of sand from the river bed is not only commercially beneficial but it also helps in clearing the river bed for flow of excess water especially during the rainy season. Table 1: Description of the Project Sl. No. Particulars Details 1. Nature of the Project River sand mining project in Kuakhai river 2. Lessee Tahasildar 3. Bidder Smt.Sukanti Sahoo Size of the Project 4. Mining Lease Area Acres /6.07ha. 5. Production Capacity cum /annum 6. Period of Mining to

6 Project Location 7. Village Naranpur 8. Tehsil Barang 9. District Cuttack 10. Toposheet No. 73H/ Latitude N to N 12. Longitude E to E The lease area is within the specified coordinates Environmental Settings of the Area 13. Nearby Villages Naranpur village 14. Sanctuaries/National National Park is at Nandankanan4.0 Km. Parks 15. NH /State Highway Nearest point of NH 5 at Balikuda(Between Bhubaneswar - Cuttack)2.8Km 16. Archeological Sites Khandagiri Caves 22 Km. 17. Railway line 2.25 km Balikuda Railway Station 18. Bridges Kuakhai River Bridge at Mundamuhan430Mtr 1.2 Mining Details The lease area is almost flat land covered with sand, during monsoon season due to heavy flow of water; sand dunes are formed within the lease area. Mining will be carried out at 30mRL upto an average depth of 3m; 27 mrl will be the quarry floor at the end of the plan period. Open cast manual method of mining will be adopted during the mining operation within the plan period. The applicant has applied for wining of river sand from the

7 lease area without drilling and blasting. There will not be any precise height and width during the mining of the sand. The sand will be loaded from the quarry by deploying labours and transport by hiwas. The generation of overburden is proposed to be nil. 126 nos. of man power (1 skilled, 1 Semi-skilled and 124 unskilled labourers) will be deployed in the excavation of river sand. Mining activity shall be carried out for 200 days (7 months), during November to May. It has been estimated that daily production of sand will be around cum during the mining period. The river sand will be sold to the consumers directly so mineral processing will not be required. It will be utilized to fulfill the requirement in civil works like building and road construction. It is used for domestic purpose only & has no export use. 2.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT PLAN In order to minimize impacts of mining on environmental parameters and to maintain it within the prescribed limits of CPCB/SPCB, an Environment Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared. This will help in resolving all environmental and ecological issues likely to cause due to mining in the area. Environment Management Plan, which is to be implemented in the project has detailed under the following heads: Land use pattern and river course environment Air Environment Water Environment Noise Environment Solid waste Management Soil Environment Biological Environment including Plantation Development Implementation of EMP and Monitoring Programme

8 2.1. Land Use Pattern and River Course Environment Deviation from planned mining procedure can lead to bank erosion /cutting and thereby river channel shifting degradation of land, causing loss of properties and degradation of surrounding landscape. Thus for environment friendly river bed mining, the following control measures will be followed: Sand will be mined out in central position of lease area as per the mining plan. Access point to the river bed will be decided looking at the least steepness of river bank and least human activity. Number of access roads to river bed shall be provided minimum for which cutting of river banks will be avoided and ramps are to be maintained. The mining will remain confined to river bed only and in no case disturb any surface area outside which may affect topography or drainage. The mining from river bed does not have any impact on topography and natural drainage of surrounding area as no part of land outside river bed will be disturbed and the void formed due to excavated sand from river bed will be filled bank generally during monsoon season, more or less restoring to original position thus not affecting normal drainage in the river channel also. 2.2 Air Environment In river bed mining activities, vehicle is the source of both particulate and gaseous pollutants while the dust particles of sand act as particulate pollutants especially during loading into the hiwas. The reasons of pollution may be quality of fuel, improper operation of the engine, etc. Proper maintenance of engines will

9 improve combustion process and brings reduction in pollution. The fugitive dust generation during mining and transportation requires some mitigation. Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling on haul roads within the lease area and upto river bank will be adopted to control fugitive dust emission. Covered vehicles must be provided to prevent spillage of sand. Overloading will be prevented. Plantation will be carried out on approach roads & nearby vicinity of river bank. To control the emissions regular preventive maintenances of equipments will be done It will be ensured that all transportation vehicles will carry a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. 2.3 Noise Environment The project area is generally represents calm surroundings. There is no heavy traffic, industry or noisy habitation in the area. No other mining lease area is within 500m of the proposed sand mines. Sand mining will be carried out manually, loaded from the quarry by deploying labours and transporting by trucks and tractors will be below 75 Leq db (A) in the working area. Thus no sound is expected other than the vehicular movement and following mitigation measures shall be adopted for the purpose; No other equipments except the transportation vehicles will be allowed into the lease. Noise generated by these equipments will be intermittent and does not cause much adverse impact. Proper and regular maintenance of the vehicle will be undertaken to suppress the frictional noise.

10 Plantation will be carried out on approach roads & nearby vicinity of river bank. The plantations will not only minimize propagation of noise but also arrests dust. Transportation must be strictly prohibited during peak hour. 2.4 Control of Dust Pollution The main pollutant in air is PM10, which is generated due to various mining activities. However to reduce the impact of dust pollution the following steps should be taken during various mining activities. a) During drilling operations Drilling is not required for the sand mines b) During loading operation (i). Care to reduce dust emission during loading operations. (ii) Skilled operators to operate excavators. (iii). Avoid overloading of trucks and consequent spillage on the roads. c) During Transport operation (i). All the haulage roads including the main ramp be kept wide, leveled, compacted and properly maintained and watered regularly during the shift operation to prevent (ii). generation of dust due to movement of dumpers, and other vehicles. (iii) Mineral carrying trucks should be effectively covered by. Tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to atmosphere. Regular Compaction and grading of haul roads to clear accumulation of loose material. (iv Air quality should be regularly monitored both in the core zone ) and the buffer zone.. d)plantation work carried out In order to reduce air pollution in the surroundings, green belt will be developed around mines / cluster, mine approach road.

11 e) Monitoring of air pollution Periodic air quality survey in cluster will be carried out to monitor the changes consequent upon mining activities as per the norms of State Pollution Control Board. 2.5 Water Management Mining in the lease area will be done upto a depth of 0.6m only from which will be well above the ground water table as well as river bed water level; therefore impact on water regime due to the proposed sand mining is not anticipated. No oils or lubricants will be discharged in the sand to avoid water pollution Waste Water Management No waste water will be generated from the mining activity of minor minerals as the project only involves lifting of sand from river bed in dry state. 2.6 Soil Environment No major impact on soil of the study area is envisaged due to mining activities. Fugitive emission shall remain confined locally within working area and emission at haul road will be controlled by water sprinkling and plantation. The lease area being the river bed, no question of top soil does not arises. 2.7 Solid Waste Management No solid waste /will be generated from the said mining operations. The generation of over burden & top soil are proposed to be nil. There is no toxic element present in the mineral which may contaminate the soil. Workers will be strictly prohibited to throw leftover food particles and polythene in the lease area and into the river bed.

12 2.8 Biological Environment Including Plantation Development Faunal Environment The project is only of extraction of minor minerals viz. Sand from the river bed. There will be no significant impact of the river bed mining project on the biological diversity found in the 5km. radius of the site. The mining lease area is in non-forest land i.e. sandy river bed where presence of fauna is not at all seen. As such, there will be no adverse impact of the manual mining activity on fauna around the mining lease area Plantation Development Since the deposit is within the river, it has been planned to make plantation in the vicinity of the river bank as avenue plantation in consultation with concerned authority. In this river bed sand mining project, plantation will be developed by using 150 saplings along the approach roads and sides of river bank at a interval of 2.5m. Thick plantation will work as a pollutant arrestor as well as avoids the situation of erosion of soil during monsoon season. The plant species identified for plantation are Mango, Chakunda,Cashew,Krusnachuda Banyan, etc. List of Species for Greenbelt Development S.No. Scientific Name Common Name Type Effective in Control 1. Azadirachta indica Neem Tree Dust, air pollution, noise pollution Prosopis 2. cineraria Khejari Tree Air Pollution Tamarindus 3. indica Imli Tree Air Pollution 4. Aegle marmelos Bel Tree Air Pollution, noise pollution 5. Polyalthia longifolia Ashok Tree Dust, Air pollution 6. Cassia fistula Amaltas Tree Dust 7. Acacia nilotica Babool Tree Air pollution Dust, air pollution, noise 8. Mangifera indica Mango Tree pollution Source: Guidelines for Greenbelt Development, CPCB, March, 2000.

13 Plan for Afforestation Year Saplings Survival Species 70%) 100 I II III Mango, Chakunda, Cashew, IV Krusnachuda Banyan, V etc Total Place of Plantation Safety Zone 2.9 EMP for Socio Economic Environment Apart from overall beneficial impact of the project on the local people of the region, it is felt necessary to augment facilities in the fields of education, health and social awareness including concern for ecology like employment, service,trade/commerce. It is necessary to create awareness among the population the beneficial aspects of the following measures which would be taken up by the mine as a periphery development project OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Occupational Health and Safety are important. Periodic assessment of it will be useful. Identifying workplace hazards, assessing risks to employee health and safety, are important. Health and Safety points are also important in many of the environmental aspects of the workplace. Occupational Health and Safety works (i). (ii). The collection of sample of minor minerals from the Stone mine to analyse that it does not cause any occupational ill effects. Except dust generation there is no source which can show a probability for health related

14 diseases and proper dust suppression will control dust generation and dispersion. Dust masks be provided to the workers working in the dust prone (iii). areas as additional personal protective equipment. (iv). The occupational health hazards have so far not been reported. Awareness program be conducted about likely occupational health (v). hazards so as to have preventive action in place. (vi). Any workers health related problem be properly addressed. (vii) Periodical medical checkup be conducted. Promote occupational health and safety within workers in (viii) mine and develop safer and healthier ways of working; (ix). (x). (xi). Help supervise the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes and recommend remedial action; Develop and implement training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation; Coordinate emergency procedures, mine rescues, fire fighting and first aid crews; 2.10 Implementation of EMP and Monitoring Programme The environmental management plan has been developed with a view to bring down the levels of impacts as discussed in the last chapter within limits. In each of the areas of impact, measures have to be taken to reduce potentially significant adverse impacts and where these are beneficial in nature, such impacts are to be enhanced /augmented so that the overall adverse impacts are reduced to as low level as possible.

15 Environmental Monitoring Programme Sl. No. Description Frequency of Monitoring 1. Ambient Air Quality in and around mines One Sample after 24 hours continuous monitoring will be collected twice a week in every year during mining period or as per norms of SPCB, Odisha 2. Water Quality Annually once for 2 surface water samples during mining period or as per norms of SPCB, Odisha & MoEF for various parameters 3. Noise Level Monitoring Once in every year for 24 hours during mining period or as per norms of SPCB, Odisha & MoEF

16 Budget for EMP and Monitoring Programme To evaluate the effectiveness of Environmental Management Programme, regular monitoring of the important environment protection activities will be taken up. The details break up cost for implementing the environmental protection measures is given below; Total Rs 1.5 Lakhs will be utilized annually for environment management like Plantation, Water sprinkling on transport road, Water sprinkling on stock yard etc and Rs 0.2 Lakhs for CSR activities like Health, Education, Insurance of workers etc. The details of expenditure are given in table below: Sl. No Particulars Capital cost (in Rs.) 1 Environmental Monitoring(Ambient Air Quality Monitoring PM10 and PM2.5 SO2, NOx and CO & Other Parameters as per regulatory norms)) 80,000 2 Water Sprinkling,Plantation and maintenance CSR activities Miscellaneous Activities Total Capital Cost in Rs. Total Recurring Cost in Rs. 1,50,000 30,000

17 Envirnomamntal Management Plan of KUAKHAI RIVER SAND in Village-Naranpur of Barang Any other details desired to be submitted by mineral concession holder: Change in topography & land use pattern. No the change in the topography and in the land use is temporary. The mining activity involves in the excavation of mineral Ore those results in the creation of benches in the area. But the excavated pits created will be converted to water recharge pits during the conceptual period. Hence there would be temporary change in the topography and land use pattern. The area mined out during the plan period cannot be backfilled/reclaimed because neither the pit has been exhausted not going to be exhausted during this plan Effect on Flora & Fauna. Mining activity causes impact on flora and fauna due to land degradation, deforestation, etc, however as the mining is restri cted to very small area there is no likelihood of any deforestation being caused. No impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to propose mine Effect on Climate. There is no impact on the climate as the proposed mining will adopt the mitigation measure to control the pollution. The proposed mining is restricted to very small area and limited depth of only up to 3 m and no pollutants, are envisaged hence, there will not change in any natural wind barrier or microclimate regime Noise Pollution Noise is generated during mining and allied activities. The vehicles adopted for mining activities will be regularly maintained Accumulation of Wastes No dumping is involved Visual Impact

18 Envirnomamntal Management Plan of KUAKHAI RIVER SAND in Village-Naranpur of Barang There is no any visual impact in the vicinity Historical Monuments There is no place of tourist interest, historical or religious importance in the vicinity. 12. MONITORING OBJECTIVE Monitoring will conform to commitments and compliances. This may take the form of direct measurement and recording of quantitative information, such as amount and concentrations of discharges. The objectives of the monitoring are:- Very effectiveness of planning decisions; Measure effectiveness of operational procedures; Conform statutory and corporate compliance; and Identify unexpected changes ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL A centralized Environmental Monitoring Cell will be established for monitoring of important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense importance to assess the status of environment during mine operation. With the knowledge of initial parameters, deviations in environmental conditions due to operation of the mine will be assessed and mitigation steps will be taken to safeguard the environment. The routine monitoring program will be implemented under the project monitoring as per CPCB & MoEF & CC guidelines. Officer not below the rank of General Manager will be responsible of Environmental Management Cell and execution of environmental monitoring program. Hierarchy of Environmental Management Cell In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standard, regular monitoring of various environmental parameters will be necessary. Environmental Management Cell under Senior Officer (not below the rank of

19 Envirnomamntal Management Plan of KUAKHAI RIVER SAND in Village-Naranpur of Barang General Manager) will be constituted for regular monitoring, compliances, supervision and hearing of complain and reporting. Fig: Hierarchical Structure of Environmental Cell The core responsibilities of the Environmental Monitoring Cell will be:- The organization and interpretation of the environmental monitoring data to establish a record of change associated with the implementation of a project or the operation of an organization. The process of verification that all or selected parameters measured by Environmental Monitoring Program are in compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies and standards, and established environmental quality performance limits. Assessment of the effective environmental management system, practices and procedures: The environmental monitoring and audit work will be carried out by qualified personnel. A summary of non-compliance of the environmental quality performance limits.

20 Envirnomamntal Management Plan of KUAKHAI RIVER SAND in Village-Naranpur of Barang To implement and monitor the control and protective measures based on the EMP. To coordinate the environment related activities to the top management within as well as with outside concerned agencies. To provide of health check up of workers and the people living in nearby villages. To develop greenbelt in the nearby villages, schools, Govt. offices and transportation routes ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETER Environmental monitoring schedules will be prepared covering various phases of project advancement, such as Mining and regular operational phase. Environmental Monitoring Program will be conducted once in season except monsoon. Table: Environmental Parameter and Frequency S.No. Potential Impact 1 Air Emission Parameters for Monitoring PM 10, PM 2.5, SO 2, NO X & CO Frequency of Monitoring As per CPCB / MoEF & CC requirement i.e. 24 hourly monitoring for one month in each season except monsoon season. Location Two locations in the core mining area and four in buffer area. 2 Noise Spot Noise level recording Leq (day), Leq (night), Leq (dn) Periodic / As per CPCB norms i.e. Once in season (1- hourly) Two locations in the core mining area and four in buffer area.

21 Envirnomamntal Management Plan of KUAKHAI RIVER SAND in Village-Naranpur of Barang 3 Water Quality As per drinking water standards Once in a season except monsoon. Two locations in the core mining area and four in buffer area. 4 Soil Quality Analyzed as CPCB method 4 Health Total health parameters Once in a season except monsoon. Initial Medical Examination (IME) and Periodic Medical Examination Once in a five year as per Mines Rules, Two locations in core and two in the buffer area. All employees Ambient air quality monitoring Workspace Monitoring The concentration of air born pollutants in the workspace / work zone environment will be monitored periodically. If concentrations higher than threshold limit values will be observed, the source of fugitive emissions will be identified and necessary measures will be taken as detailed in EMP. The ground level concentrations of PM 10, PM 2.5, SO 2, NOx and CO in the ambient air will be monitored at regular intervals except monsoon. Monitoring locations will be decided on the meteorology of the area, topography potential of receptors in the core and buffer area locations. Any abnormal rise will be investigated to identify the causes. Greenbelt will be developed for minimizing dust propagation. Monitoring of water quality Monitoring of Ground Water: The monitoring of groundwater is the most important tool to find out the depletion in level of water table. Water table will

22 Envirnomamntal Management Plan of KUAKHAI RIVER SAND in Village-Naranpur of Barang be monitored at regular interval to check the behavior pattern of the water table. It is suggested to collect water samples and analyze. Records of analysis will be maintained. Monitoring of Surface Water: Samples will be collected from well-mixed section of the river (main stream) and will be analyzed. There are two locations to collect the samples from the surface water. The objective is to collect the water samples in up-stream and down-stream of the river and analyzed for physical, chemical and biological parameters to study the seasonal variation of water quality except monsoon. Monitoring noise levels Potential receptors of Noise levels in the core and buffer areas are identified based on the present noise levels and proposed increment. Noise levels in the work zone environment shall be monitored. The frequency will be once in three months (one season) in the work zone. Noise monitoring will be conducted in three seasons except monsoon with monitoring frequency once in a season carried on hourly basis for 24-h representing site, human settlements, close to high ways, commercial and residential areas and for the industrial area (if any). Similarly, ambient noise levels near habitations will also be monitored once in three months. Audiometric tests will be conducted periodically for the employees working close to the high noise sources. Reporting schedules of the reporting data It is proposed that voluntary reporting of environmental performance with reference to the EMP will be undertaken. The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring programs at site and data thus generated will be regularly furnished to the State regulatory agencies/ State Pollution Control Board at the frequency of six month. The Environmental audit reports will be prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory authorities.

23 Envirnomamntal Management Plan of KUAKHAI RIVER SAND in Village-Naranpur of Barang Conclusion Post Project Environmental monitoring is an essential tool in Environmental Management Program to check Environmental Quality status through monitoring of Environmental parameters as per frequency and method recommended by CPCB. It helps environmental planners, policy makers, managements, scientists and technologists to make amendment at the appropriate placers for clean technology and green environment. Mitigation measures are applied at the various stages; fuel, technology and house-keeping and waste management. Mitigation may be in form of technology up-gradation, design modification or modification in environmental policy. Environment works on cause -and -effect relationship. Clean technology will provide green environment. Clean mining activity will be required for sustainable growth. The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring program, environmental awareness program, training and its importance in proposed project at site. Data generated will be furnished as per statutory requirements in CTE/CTO and the environmental conditions. The frequency of monitoring will be one month in each season except monsoon. Half yearly report will be submitted on June and January of each year to the Regional Office of MoEF &CC, Odhisa. The Environmental audit reports will be prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory authorities. Objective of entire process will be to improve environment and reduce the impact of project / project activities on environment.