During the discussions, the Committee finalized the following additional TOR for further study:

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1 Finalization of ToR for development of Visakhapatnam?Kakinada Corridor for the Establishment of Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (VK- PCPIR), Andhra Pradesh by M/s VK- PCPIR Special Development Authority [F.No. 21-8/2011-IA-III]. The project involves of establishment of Petroleum, Chemicals & Petrochemicals investment region over sq. km (60358 ha.) which will cover both processing and non-processing zones within the coastal stretch of the State of Andhra Pradesh between Visakhapatnam and East Godavari Districts. The processing zone will have industrial areas for petroleum, chemical and petro-chemical units, logistics and free trade warehousing, common utilities and services including R&R centers, training centers, institutes, laboratories and administrative complex. The non-processing zone will include housing and allied infrastructure areas, green areas and recreation zone. The processing and non-processing areas will be in the ratio of 44.64%: 55.36% sq.mtr area is already covered under existing project and sq.mtr area is already acquired for proposed project. Balance sq.mtr area is under acquisition. Some of the industrial unites and SEZ proposals have already obtained Environmental Clearance under EIA Notification. The major water source will be Yeleru Left Main Canal, Indira Sagar (Polavaram) Left Main Canal, Samalkota Canal and River Godavari. The total water demand proposed is 1170 MLD. The PCPIR corridor will have three CETPs (Visakhapatnam cluster 4.40 MLD, Nakkapalle cluster 2.20 MLD and Kakinada cluster 3.25 MLD). There will be four STPs (3.2 MLD, 2.20 MLD, 2.5 MLD and 1.1 MLD). Total solid waste generation will be 350 MT/day. The power requirement is 4500 MW. Total estimated cost of waste water treatment facility will be Rs. 380 crores and total estimated cost for marine outfall will be Rs. 85 crores. The total cost of the project is Rs Crores. The project was considered by EAC in its meeting held on th February, 2011 and 5-6 th April, 2011 but deferred on the request of the project proponent. During the discussions, the Committee finalized the following additional TOR for further study: (i) A separate clearance under CRZ Notification 2011 shall be obtained after the recommendations from SCZMA of Andhra Pradesh as the project attracts the CRZ Notification, (ii) The proposal indicates blocking of the entire coast line of 150 kms. for the development of PCPIR. Examine and submit an alternative plan not to block the entire coast line. Industries which require the coast may be identified and plan near the coast line. Other industries should be planned in a manner which may be shifted to inner areas. (iii) Alternative sites also should have been evaluated on relevant parameters in which impact on the nearby settlements should be included and also the agricultural productivity of land; describe the environmental concerns addressed in the site selection.

2 (iv) Examine in detail the proposed site with reference to impact on infrastructure covering water supply, storm water drainage, sewerage, power, etc., and the disposal of treated/raw wastes from the park on land/water body and into sewerage system. (v) Examine the land use of the area with reference to Master plan/developmental plan of Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and other townships to ascertain whether the development plan requires any changes. (vi) Study the socio-economic situation of the project area and its surroundings and their impact on the project design and operation. The PCPIR will have a direct facility for the employment of 1.2 million people. What will be strategy for the housing and other infrastructure facilities proposed for such a large population? (vii) Study the existing flora and fauna of the area including the marine life and the impact of the project on them. Also examine the erosion of coast line. (viii) The baseline data should also include mangroves, mud flats and sand dunes etc. (ix) Sources of water and their potential should be clearly identified. Proposals for conservation of water and harnessing rain water harvesting potential should be incorporated in the project. Rain water harvesting proposals should be made with due safeguards for ground water quality. Maximize recycling of water and utilization of rain water. (x) Examine water quality with reference to Persistent Organic Pollutants. (xi) Energy conservation and use of energy from renewable sources, such as solar energy and potential for wind energy should be assessed. (xii) Clear recommendation may be stated whether to mix domestic and industrial wastewater. (xiii) Study the hydrological and geo-hydrological conditions of the project area. Include a contour plan indicating slopes and showing drainage pattern and outfall. (xiv) Examine and submit details about the resettlement and rehabilitation of projectaffected persons, including fishermen, in the nearby villages, in accordance with the national resettlement and rehabilitation policy. (xv) Consider the application of industrial ecology concept for planning. (xvi) Submit development strategy. Industries should be grouped on the basis of their nature e.g. water polluting near STP, air polluting according to metrological consideration with respect and large size industries. (xvii) Storm water drainage and outfall may be described.

3 (xviii) Examine soil characteristics, topography, rainfall pattern and soil erosion. (xix) STP and water treatment plant should not be near each other. (xx) Management of wastes discharged by the industrial units and the service facilities, especially the CETP may be described. (xxi) Identification of recyclable wastes and waste utilization arrangements may be made. (xxii) Common facilities for waste collection, treatment, recycling and disposal (all effluent, emission and refuse including MSW, biomedical and hazardous wastes). Explore possibility of generating biogas from decomposable wastes. (xxiii) Arrangements for hazardous waste management may be described. (xxiv) Provisions made for safety in storage of materials, products and wastes may be described. (xxv) Risk assessment and disaster management plan should include the impacts during tides, severe winds, cyclone and tsunami. (xxvi) Traffic management plan including parking and loading/ unloading areas may be described. Traffic survey should be carried out on week days and week end. (xxvii) Odour mitigation plan may be described. Also make provision of green belt as a measure for mitigation of dust and noise and buffer between habitation and industry. (xxviii) Make provision for guard pond and similar provisions for safety against failure in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities. Identify acceptable outfall for treated effluent. No discharge into sea, except if required (xxix) Examine the impact of transfer of material and machinery on the surrounding area including the impact of tunnel, bridge and other works needed during construction on environment and ongoing activities like navigation. (xxx) Submit details of fuel intended to be used in captive TPS. (xxxi) (xxxii) Submit a copy of the clearances already received. Examine the IMD data with reference to the rose diagram and rainfall pattern. (xxxiii) EMP should include technical and institutional aspects for pre-treatment by constituent units. (xxxiv) Use of local building materials should be described. The provisions of fly ash notification should be kept in view.

4 (xxxv) Landscape plan, Aesthetic & cultural details, green belts and open spaces may be described. (xxxvi) Environmental Management Plan should be accompanied with Environmental Monitoring Plan and environmental cost and benefit assessment. (xxxvii) Examine separately the details for construction and operation phases both for Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan. (xxxviii) The facilities to be provided in the PCPIR should be detailed out. (xxxix) Make assessment of any regulatory measure in view of the environmental and social impacts of the project (such as unauthorized development around the PCPIR). General Guidelines: (i) The EIA document shall be printed on both sides, as for as possible. (ii) The status of accreditation of the EIA consultant with NABET/QCI shall be specifically mentioned. The consultant shall certify that his accreditation is for the sector for which this EIA is prepared. (iii) On the front page of EIA/EMP reports, the name of the consultant/consultancy firm along with their complete details including their accreditation, if any shall be indicated. The consultant while submitting the EIA/EMP report shall give an undertaking to the effect that the prescribed TORs (TOR proposed by the project proponent and additional TOR given by the MoEF) have been complied with and the data submitted is factually correct (Refer MoEF office memorandum dated 4th August, 2009). (iv) While submitting the EIA/EMP reports, the name of the experts associated with/involved in the preparation of these reports and the laboratories through which the samples have been got analysed should be stated in the report. It shall clearly be indicated whether these laboratories are approved under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules made there under (Please refer MoEF office memorandum dated 4th August, 2009). The project leader of the EIA study shall also be mentioned. (v) All the TOR points as presented before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be covered. Public hearing to be conducted for the project as per provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and the issues raised by the public should be addresses in the Environmental Management Plan. A detailed draft EIA/EMP report should be prepared as per the above additional TOR and should be submitted to the Ministry as per the Notification.

5 Any further clarification on carrying out the above studies including anticipated impacts due to the project and mitigative measure, project proponent can refer to the model ToR available on Ministry website.