Revised FORM 1 APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR A CATEGORY PROJECTS

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1 Basic Information Revised FORM 1 APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR A CATEGORY PROJECTS S.N Item Details 1 Name of the Project Ennore SEZ coal based Thermal Power Project (2x660 MW) 2 S.. in the Schedule 1(d) Thermal Power Plants 3 Proposed capacity / area / length / 2 x 660 MW Power Generation tonnage to be handled /command area / lease area / number of wells to be drilled 4 New / Expansion / Modernization New 5 Existing Capacity / Area etc Acres (Power plant) Acres (corridor for water line)+ 10 Acres (corridor for coal pipe conveyor) 6 Category of Project i.e. A or B A. 7 Does it attract the general conditions? If yes, please specify 8 Does it attract the Specific conditions? If yes, please specify 9 Location Vayalur Village, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu. Latitude: N to N Longitude: E to E Plot / Survey / Khasra Village Taluk District State 10 Nearest railway station / airport along with distance in kms 11 Nearest town /city, district head quarters along with distance in kms 12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone no.s, to be given) The nearest Town is Chennai which is at a distance of 35 km south. The nearest airport is Meenambakkam, Chennai which is at a distance of 60 km south. The nearest sea port is Ennore port at a distance of 4 km East from the site. Vayalur Village: Survey to 1672, 2042 to 2052 Vayalur Ponneri Tiruvallur Tamil Nadu Nearest Airport : Meenambakkam/Chennai 60 km (S) Nearest Railway Station: Athipattu Pudunagar 5 Km (SE) Chennai 35 Km (S) Site Address:- Ennore SEZ Thermal PowerProject(2x660 MW), Vayalur Village, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu State

2 S.N Item Details Communication Address:- Chief Engineer/Projects 5 th Floor Western Wing, NPKRR Maaligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai : / E mail: cepr@tnebnet.org 13 Name of the applicant Er.K. Subash Chandra Bose, Chief Engineer/Projects I 14 Registered Address 144, Anna Salai, Chennai Address for Correspondence Name Er.K. Subash Chandra Bose Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Chief Engineer/Projects I Address 5 th Floor Western Wing, NPKRR Maaligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai : Pin Code E mail: cepr@tnebnet.org Telephone no : Fax no Details of Alternate Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet 17 Interlinked Projects ne 18 Whether separate application of t Applicable interlinked project has been submitted 19 If yes, date of submission t Applicable 20 If no, reason t Applicable 21 Whether the proposal involves approval / clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? c) The C.R.Z. tification, 1991? E.C already obtained for 2x800 MW and amendment to the reduced capacity of 2x660 MW was obtained vide MoEF & CC Lr. J /36/2010 I(A)-II(T) dt and the works are under progress by the EPC contractor M/s BHEL. As the validity of both EC and CRZ clearance are expiring by and respectively, necessary extension of validity of E.C and CRZ clearance are sought for to commission the captioned Project. (a) forest land involved and hence no clearance is required under Forest (Conservation) Act. (b) The project site does not attract Wildlife (Protection) Act. (c) CRZ Clearance has already been obtained for the project, vide MOEF/GOI s Lr.dt and hence requires extension of validity for 5 more years to commission the project.

3 S.N Item Details 22 Whether there is any Government Order / Policy relevant / relating to the site 23 Forest Land involved (hectares) 24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and / or land in which the project is proposed to set up? Name of the Court Case Orders / directions of the court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

4 S. (II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) confirmation / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates wherever possible) 1.1 Permanent or temporary change - The land is industrial land and the reclaimed in land use, land cover or portion of existing Ash dyke of NCTPS is being topography including increase used for setting up the Power Plant. in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) 1.2 Clearance of existing land, Reclaimed portion of Ash dyke of NCTPS. vegetation and buildings? 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Industrial land use 1.4 Pre-construction investigations Geotechnical investigations have been carried e.g. bore holes, soil testing? out 1.5 Construction works? Construction activities for erection of Boiler, Turbine, Generator, Condenser, Cooling water system, Coal handling system, Ash handling system, Coal plant, ESPs, Switchyard and other civil, mechanical and electrical plant and equipment are under progress. 1.6 Demolition works? The site is free from any structures 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Temporary shelters and sanitation facilities for construction workers are provided for the construction workers within the power project site itself. 1.8 Above ground buildings, As mentioned in the item 1.5 structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? A portion of existing ash dyke of NCTPS has been reclaimed for setting up the proposed power plant 1.11 Dredging? 1.12 Offshore structures? Sea water will be drawn for the proposed power plant from the forebay of NCTPS Stage II (2x600 MW) and the coolant water from the NDCT will be discharged through the existing outlet of NCTPS in to sea Production and manufacturing processes? Coal received from the mines at 100 mm size is crushed in the crusher house to 20 mm size, which is further powdered in the coal mills. The powdered coal is burnt in the furnace to generate steam in the boiler. The steam generated in the boiler is expanded in the HP & LP turbines and power is generated in the generator which will be transmitted to grid

5 S. confirmation 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates wherever possible) through switchyard. The steam after expansion in the turbine is condensed in the condenser and condensed steam is recycled back to the boiler. The hot gases from the furnace after losing heat in different areas goes through the Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) where ash is trapped. The clean gas goes through the chimney. Coal Stack yard ETP will be installed for treatment of plant effluents Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? 1.18 New road, rail, air, waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? 100% dry fly ash collection is proposed. The entire ash quantity will be supplied to Cement and brick industries. However, bottom ash will be sent to existing ash pond of NCTPS. The township of NCTPS will be utilized for accommodating the employees of Ennore SEZ TPP (2x660 MW). The site is approachable by State Highway (Tiruvottiyur Ponneri Highway). The coal will be transported from Ennore port to the power plant through Pipe conveyor. As mentioned in the item 1.17 closure or diversion of existing transport routes are envisaged The power generated is proposed to be evacuated through the proposed substation near project Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? There are no streams crossing in the proposed site Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Water requirement for the proposed Thermal plant will be met from proposed Desalination plant within the power plant Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Transportation is required for labour from nearby villages and construction materials for the project.

6 S. confirmation 1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates wherever possible) t applicable t envisaged 175 nos. (during construction period) 500 nos. (during Operation & Maintenance period) Introduction of alien species? Introduction of alien species 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic loss of native species or genetic diversity diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? ne

7 S. 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply) confirmation 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates wherever possible) The land is reclaimed portion of existing ash dyke of rth Chennai Thermal Power Station.(Industrial area) Sea Water. competing users. Closed Cycle Condenser Cooling with Natural Draft Cooling Towers are proposed for the Project. For the plant water requirement, Desalination Plant is proposed within the power plant. The water requirement is 12,950 m 3 /hr 2.3 Minerals (MT) 100% imported coal Kcal/Kg 2.4 Construction material Cement: 1,80,000 MT Cement, steel, stone, Reinforcement Steel : 45,000 MT aggregates, sand/soil Stone/Aggregate : 4 lakh cum (expected source MT) Sand : 2.5 lakh cum 2.5 Forests and timber Requirement of Timber is not envisaged (Source MT) 2.6 Energy including electricity & fuels (source, competing users) Unit: Fuel (MT) Energy (MW) Energy required will be met from 33 kv distribution lines of TANGEDCO, envisaged at project site near Plant boundary. 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) t applicable

8 3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health S. Information/ Checklist confirmation 3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., / Details thereof (with approximate Quantities/rates wherever possible) Furnace oil/hsd, Chlorine, Alum, Caustic soda, HCL etc will be used intermittently. Nil Improve living conditions of local people All pollution control norms will be strictly followed with respect to Particulate Matter (PM), SO 2 and NO x emissions by installation of pollution control equipments. There is no effect envisaged for the vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project. 3.5 Any other causes other causes envisaged

9 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S. Details thereof (with approximate Information/ / quantities/rates wherever possible) Checklist confirmation 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Excavated soil will be utilized within the Plant premises for filling low lying areas. 4.2 Ash/Municipal waste (domestic Ash generation: and or commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules ) MTPA The Hazardous wastes generated from the proposed project will be complied with the hazardous wastes (management and handling) Rules with all the latest amendments. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes There will not be any other industrial process wastes generated from the proposed plant except the wastes mentioned in section Surplus product There is no surplus product generation. 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Sludge generated from the STP will be used as manure to the plants. 4.7 Construction or demolition waste During construction some amount of construction debris may be generated which will be segregated and whatever is re-saleable will be sold to buyers and rest of the waste will be used for filling up of low lying areas and development of internal roads and boundary walls. 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Most of the equipment used for the construction will be hired. Being a new unit no redundant machinery or equipment will be available. 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes t Envisaged 4.11 Other solid wastes other solid wastes except mentioned in section 4.2.

10 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg / hr) S. Confirmation 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources 5.2 Emissions from production processes 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odors from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates wherever possible) The pulverised coal will be used for Boiler and SPM, SOx and NOx emissions will be there. However, appropriate emission control measures will be established, such as ESPs of 99.9% efficiency, Low NOx burners and 275 m high chimney, FGD, etc., As mentioned in the Item # 5.1 Fugitive emissions to limited extent, due to ash disposal. Sprinkler system will be installed and covered lorries will be used for transportation of ash. Temporary in nature which may originate during construction of buildings or roads, which will be taken care by proper dust suppression by sprinkling of water. Dust generated due to handling construction material will be controlled by sprinkling of water. incineration is proposed material will be openly burnt in air. Emissions from other sources are not envisaged

11 6. Generation of noise and vibration and emissions of Light and Heat: S. confirmation 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates wherever possible) i) There will be noise generation during operation of boiler, generator and Turbine. The expected noise level during those operations is 85 db(a), necessary PPEs (Ear Muffs, closed chambers) will be provided for the personnel working in those areas. ii) Most of the equipment structures are static. The vibration effect of these will be only local and the design of supports and foundations will nullify the intensity of vibration. 6.2 From industrial or similar As explained in section 6.1. processes 6.3 From construction or demolition Excavation, drilling and welding and these will be temporary in nature. 6.4 From blasting or piling Limited to construction area during Construction only. 6.5 From construction or During the construction activities care will operational traffic be taken to control the noise within the standards. While operation traffic will contribute some noise level. 6.6 From lighting or cooling Cooling system will be Closed cycle with systems NDCT. 6.7 From any other sources other sources envisaged

12 S. 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from release of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, ground water, coastal waters or the sea confirmation 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water / 7.4 From any other sources other sources 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates wherever possible) with source of information data Limited to dyke area Treated sewage water will be used for greenbelt development. The major emission from the proposed project are Particulate Matter, SO 2 and NO x. Adequate control systems like ESP and stack height meeting MoEF&CC guidelines, FGD will be provided to control the emissions. Hence there will not be any chance of contamination of land and water by deposition of pollutants emitted to air. But within the prescribed limits by proper Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

13 S. 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project, which could affect human health or the environment confirmation / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc Only minimum Quantity of the from storage, handling, use or chemicals required will be stored production of hazardous substances within the plant premises and safety precautions will be taken while handling. 8.2 From any other sources Adequate safety measures will be 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc.)? taken Seismic Zone II 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality S. Information/ Checklist confirmation 9.1 Lead to development of supporting facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g. Housing development Extractive industries Supply industries Others 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates wherever possible) with source of information data Ancillary building such as service building, electrical switchgear room building etc. shall be provided. These buildings shall generally be constructed of RCC frame work with in filled brick work. Service building shall be separated from Main TG building, at least by 10 to 20 feet with partition wall to avoid ise. However, the impact on environment if any will be controlled by proper EMP. t Envisaged Development of local community Improvement in Quality of life Ecological balance by sustainable development There are the following Thermal Power Plants near the Proposed Ennore SEZ TPP, viz., TANGEDCO s ETPS Expansion TPP, NCTPS and proposed ETPS Replacement TPP and NTECL s Vallur Thermal Power Plant. However, the cumulative impact of all these Power Plants have been taken into consideration

14 S. Information/ Checklist confirmation / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates wherever possible) with source of information data and it has been concluded that the impact on the environment will be less than the stipulated limits. (III) Environmental Sensitivity Further, all the above Power Plants will be installed with ESP, FGD and SCR for Particulate Matter, SOx and NOx control. S. Areas 1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Name/ Identity Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value are present within 15 KM radius. areas under important or sensitive for ecological reasons are present within 15 KM radius. There are no notified Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration. Ennore backwaters at 1km from project boundary. Buckingham canal at 2.5 Km from project boundary. Bay of Bengal at 3 km from project boundary. 5 State, National boundaries state boundary within 15 Km. 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas t Applicable 7 Defence installations t Applicable 8 Densely populated or built-up area Chennai city at a distance of 35 km in South direction from the project site. 9 Areas occupied by sensitive manmade land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, Except small schools & PHCs in surrounding villages, there are no major hospitals, schools, places of worship and community facilities within 15 Km radius. Korattaliyar river at 4 km distance from project boundary towards north.

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