Chapter-4: PROBABLE IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

DMCC OIL TERMINAL (NAVLAKHI) LIMITED 

EIA Report: Construction of Jetty to Handle Multiple Cargo at Navlakhi 

4.1 INTRODUCTION 

Chapter‐4: 

PROBABLE IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES 

As a part of present EIA study, anticipated environmental impacts associated with the proposed project 

activity of the unit have been identified. Various activities during the construction & operation phase of the 

project, which are likely to cause an impact on various environmental components, have been listed. For 

evaluation of impacts due to proposed activities of the unit, the baseline data generated for environmental 

parameters presented in chapter‐3 of this report has been utilized. Changes in the environmental 

parameters and their impact whether short term or long term, positive or negative are identified & 

predicted as well as reversible nature of impacts is described in this chapter. 

For the purpose of identification, prediction and quantification of the impacts due to the proposed project, 

assessment task is performed for both Construction as well as Operation stage. All possible care to 

maximum extent is taken for assessment of temporary, short term, long term, direct, indirect as well as 

reversible and irreversible in nature of impacts. It is also borne in mind that the impact caused by activities 

of the construction phase will be temporary and restricted to a period of construction of the project. In this 

chapter the effect due to construction & Operational activity of the proposed project is explained. Finally the 

description illustrated in tabular form which is commonly known as “Impact matrix”. 

The preliminary importance for preparing environmental impact assessment is to disclose the 

environmental consequences of the proposed action. After review of these consequences, an exhaustive 

EMP has been prepared ensure that it minimizes the adverse impacts of the proposed project on any of the 

environmental attributes. This chapter presents identification and prediction of impacts of the proposed 

project on the study region. Predictions are then superimposed over the baseline (pre‐project) status of 

environmental quality and the ultimate scenario (post project) of environmental conditions is obtained. On 

the basis of this study the Environment Management Plan is prepared and implemented in such a way that 

the deterioration of the environmental quality will be minimized. 

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Chapter‐4: Probable Impact & Mitigation Measures



To knowns the actual impacts, all the possible factors at each and every stage are narrated by keeping in 

view a broad vision of sustainable development. Of the various techniques available for the impact 

identification, matrix method has been used to identify the impacts due to the proposed project. The 

incoming project is a construction of jetty for handling multiple cargo & allied structure situated at the 

junction of Sui and Versamedi creek. The area is a barren land. The soil of the area is saline as well as sandy 

in nature. It is evident that the upcoming project is not in Agricultural land and that it is sparsely populated. 

It is clear that there will be no major adverse impact on environment due to proposed project. 

During this assessment it is revealed that by implementing proper mitigation measures for all major 

predicted impacts, almost all adverse impacts can be eliminated or can be minimized to a negligible extent 

of damage /hazard to the environment. 

4.2 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTING ACTIVITIES: 

Various activities involved in the proposed project are: 

A. Construction phase activities 

B. Operation phase activities 

The activities identified for the proposed project under each phase are: 

A. Construction phase: 

1. Excavation 

2. Foundation & Civil work 

3. Transportation of construction materials, equipments & machineries 

4. Construction of jetty, Approach Trestle, Barge Channel & Roadway, Bridge on Sui 

creek. 

B. Operation phase: 

1. Plant Operation 

2. Material storage & handling 

3. Utilities & services 

4. Green belt development 





4.3 IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES: 

Before environment impact assessment it is necessary to focus on environmental parameters, the major 

concern of selecting the environmental parameters are for Impact identification, prediction and 

quantification. These parameters may be independent or inter‐related with each other as well as related 

with the proposed project. The selected parameters for the Environmental Impact Assessment are 

illustrated bellow. 

(a) Ecological Parameters: 

Floral Communities, Faunal Communities, Aquatic Ecosystem and Marine ecosystem 

(b) Physico‐Chemical Parameters: 

Surface water quality, Ground water quality, Air quality & Climate, Soil quality and Land use. 

(c) Socio‐Economic Environment. 

Aesthetic Conditions, Local Housing Structures, Public Services, Health & Safety, Socio‐economic activities, 

Employment 

The major construction activities for the proposed project will include mainly jetty construction & other 

associated outlets and mechanical erection. These construction materials to be used will involve raw 

materials which are non‐hazardous in nature such as steel, cement, gravel, rock, earth etc. Other 

requirements of the construction will be a usage of i) construction equipments ii) transportation vehicles iii) 

skilled and unskilled labour vi) creating temporary establishment v) utilities etc. (Potential sources of 

environmental impact will include shipping movements, discharge of waste water and solid waste, 

accidental fuel spillage, oil and fuel storage and transport, disposal of sewage as well as Air and Noise 

Emissions due to combustion, material handling, transportation etc.) 

The High Tide Line (HTL) and Low Tide Line (LTL) for the project area have been delineated by Space 

Application Centre (SAC) which is one of the agencies authorized by the Government of India to delineate 

the coastal zone. This delineation has enabled better planning of land‐use and prediction of impacts. 





4.4 IMPACT ON AIR ENVIRONMENT 

4.4.1 Construction Phase: 

The proposed project will have no major considerable stress/ pressure on the environment to give rise to 

any significant adverse impacts on environment. The only major impacts on air during construction phase 

are predicted to be caused due to airborne dust arising from the construction activities as well as gaseous 

pollutants from vehicles used for transportation of construction materials & emission from equipment used 

during construction phase. The dust particles in the form of particular matters will strongly depend on 

various activities like movement of vehicles, their speed, excavation of earth, back filling etc during the 

construction phase. 

The probable sources of the dust are the activities of excavation, filling, levelling etc. However it is noticed 

that, the area of the proposed project is situated close to the creek of Gulf of Kutchh; hence the moisture in 

the soil will not allow the particles to travel to longer distance from the sources. 

Beside the texture of soil is mostly sandy, hence the size and density of particles also prevent them from 

longer travelling. However maximum care will be taken to prevent the particles to be airborne by using 

water sprinkler system & covering the excavated materials. Hence there will be no significant impacts due to 

the dust particles. Besides, the dust may also arise from activities for transportation, storage & handling of 

construction materials, mainly cement. The airborne cement particles can have significant impacts on 

environment and the nearby marine habitat. For control of the airborne particles of cement enclosed 

storage facility shall be provided & material shall be covered with tarpaulin during the transportation. Only 

vehicles having PUC shall be allowed & well equipped handling & transportation facilities shall be provided 

through out the construction phase. 

Further, the air pollutants like PM, SOx, NOx, HC and CO will be emitted from the DG sets, exhaust of 

transport vehicles and other machineries. For control of emission from DG set stack of adequate height & 

internal diameter at top shall be provided to minimize the impacts of emission. The residual impacts of 

emission from the stack would not be significant to cause any considerable impacts on air. 





The impacts on the environment generated during construction phase will be limited to the construction 

tenure and will be local. Hence looking to the overall facts described above, it can be concluded that the 

impacts on air due to the construction & erection activities will be minimum or negligible. It is also 

concluded that by implementing the proper mitigation measures, the adverse impacts will be almost 

eliminated or minimized to the lowest extent of damage. 

4.4.2 Operation Phase: 

The major activity at the jetty during operational phase is (1) Collection of goods which are to be exported. 

(2) Loading and unloading of goods that is to be imported or exported. (3) Storing and distribution of 

imported goods. These goods are specially coal, Fertilizers, food grain, steel, containers etc. As such there is 

no chemical process or any manufacturing activity involved; hence there will not be any process emission. 

No gases will be emitted even during the operation phase, as the major activity during this phase will be only 

export and import of non‐hazardous solid cargo. The loading and unloading activities of coal would lead to 

the increase in SPM concentrations. Increase in the vehicular movements & emission from D.G.Set may 

affect air quality in terms of SPM, CO, HC & NOx in an around the premises. 

Proper care shall be taken during the Loading and unloading activity of coal by marinating adequate 

moisture by the way of water sprinkling, enclosure‐ where applicable/suitable, shade for storage, enclosure 

for transport vehicles/ship/barges/storage vessel, spraying of water on road & ground can effectively 

implemented to control the coal dust problem. During the operation phase proper EMP shall be in place for 

handling of coal. 

The electricity will be supplied by PGVCL, and hence DG set will be used only in case of power failure. The 

D.G.Set, engines and auxiliaries will be provided with filters and adequate height stack as per 

recommendations. So impact due to D. G. Set will be temporary & for short time. It is therefore concluded 

that there will be no significant impacts on the air environment due to the proposed project. 

The impact of the air pollution due these will be very negligible as the proposed project is in the coastal area. 

Due to the considerable wind speed the gaseous pollutant from these sources will get dispersed as soon as 





they are emitted and hence there will be no considerable impacts on air due the operation of the project. 

The short‐term increase in SO2 will be insignificant enough to have any adverse effect. In addition to this, the 

area is devoid any major habitation centres within 3 km from the site. Moreover it is proposed to develop 

greenbelt in and along the premises, which will mitigate any adverse impacts on ambient air. 

It is therefore concluded that there will no significant impacts on the air environment due to the proposed 

project. 

4.5. IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT 


The water requirement during the construction phase will be 25 to 30 KLD including the domestic water 

requirement. The water requirement for construction phase will be met by the supply through the Pipeline 

being laid by GWSSB for Dahisara. Temporary hut mates will be established away from High Tide Level and 

will be provided with proper sanitation including toilets and bathrooms. The labour force employed during 

this phase will be provided potable water to avoid any waterborne diseases. The domestic wastewater / 

sewage generated from the labour colony will be treated in septic tanks and soak pits and it will be used for 

developing green plantation, which will be an eco friendly solution. 

The major impacts on marine water quality are envisaged due to the civil works activities like driving of piles, 

construction of berth, approach way, movement of construction equipments etc. will have a high potential 

to disperse the fine grained sediments in the water, thus increasing the particular load which in turn can 

adversely influence the photosynthetic activity further affecting the marine life. However this rise in 

turbidity will be only during the construction phase. Considering the proposals and developers commitment 

adverse impact on water resources is not envisaged. 

The runoff from the site containing construction materials, debris, and construction waste and excavated 

earthen materials may have adverse impacts on the water environment especially on nearby marine water 

resources. Further the dispersion of fine sediment of runoff in the water during the construction activities 

can increase the particulate load in the neighbouring aquatic habitat, which in turn can increase turbidity in 





and consequently affects the rate of the photosynthetic activity of the aquatic life. Proper mitigation 

measures shall be implemented to avoid such runoff as well as spillage of construction materials so that the 

materials in runoff cannot enter in to the water bodies. 

However it is to notice that this rise in turbidity will be only during the construction phase and the incidence 

of turbidity will be minimal due to prevention of any runoff from site. Thus the impacts will be short term 

and minor. By implementing proper mitigation measures, adverse impact on water resources due to the 

turbidity will be minimized. Water conservation actions shall be taken during the construction phase by 

associated workforce & officials. Potential impact on groundwater resources is not envisaged as there will 

not be any toxic material release in sub soil region having potential of ground water contamination. 


During operation phase, no impact is envisaged on surface and groundwater resources. Around 150 

personnel will be directly and indirectly employed due to this project. For domestic purpose water 

requirement will be 40,000 lit/day whereas for operation the water requirement will be 3,95,000 lit/day. The 

water requirement will be furnished through GWSSB water supply. The net quantity of domestic wastewater 

generated will be about 35,000 lit/day, which will be treated in the Sewage Treatment Plant. The treated 

wastewater will be used for green plantation, which will be an eco‐friendly solution. The sewage generated 

from the ships will also be treated & disposed off as per MARPOL convention and hence there will be no risk 

of contamination of surface or ground water. 

For operation purpose 3,95,000 lit/day water will be used out of which major portion will be reused for 

various purposes like sprinkling on coal & washing. Thus on regular basis the actual requirement of water 

supplied by GWSSB will be reduced to a great extent. However, the wastewater from the two major 

activities, washing and sprinkling on coal, will be collected in a collection sump. The effluent generated will 

be 2,80,000 lit/day. This effluent shall be transferred to ETP at regular intervals. The effluent will mainly be 

containing very little quantity of suspended particles (Mainly coal) as major constituent. These pollutants 

can easily be treated to achieve the desired water quality preferred for use in sprinkling on coal as well as 

washing. For the treatment of domestic wastewater adequate size STP shall be provided. 





Hence no significant impact on water quality is expected during the operation phase. Beside the treated 

sewage, some time the treated effluent will be used for irrigation of green belt area, but as mention earlier 

there will not be any considerable impact on environmental quality as there is no toxic or serious pollutants 

are anticipated. 

4.6 IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT 


Land use patterns of the surrounding area would not changed as it already used for port activity with some 

open land/back‐up area. The proposed project is in the water front of marine water course of Gulf of 

Kutchh. The project requires 53.53 hectares of land for the development of the proposed project. The break‐ 

up of land offshore is 11.88 hectares and onshore is 41.65 hectares. The port is located near the Hansthal 

creek of the Gulf of Kutch. The company has conducted a preliminary survey of the land required for the 

development of proposed port. The outcome of the survey reveals that the area is adequate for the 

proposed port. The land is generally barren ‐ muddy and saline soil having low nutrients. At present the site 

is almost devoid of vegetation, so major clearance of vegetation in site for development of proposed project 

is not required. Hence, there would not be any adverse impacts on land cover is envisaged. However some 

degraded mangroves colonies are noticed in the area, which is very less in quantity (Costal Land use map by 

SAC is attached). Surrounding Region has no agriculture areas, but salt work areas are the major observed 

activity in the area. Salt tolerant plants dominate general vegetation of this region. An extensive low‐lying 

coastal area, which gets inundated during high tide are mostly barren. Hence overall the project site is 

considered as wasteland. 

The construction activities like excavation for foundation, earth‐filling, clearing, stripping, levelling the sites 

and vehicular movements will entail changes in the landscape, which are expected to be of short duration 

and not much significant. The excavated earth material if stacked loosely may result into runoff to the mud 

flats resulting in loss of topsoil. Excavated earth will be stored in stockpiles and covered with 

plastic/tarpaulin sheets & will be maintained separately and reused for landscape development along the 





corridor. A temporary labour colony will be developed. Solid wastes generated from the colony will be taken 

care by the waste disposal plan. The construction waste may pose impacts on land environment by 

contamination of soil and hence the wastes shall be utilised for PCC works, Road construction, and other 

feeling requirement etc the accidental spillage of fuels and lubricants oils will be minimized by proper care. 

Since this phase is temporary impact is marginally negative and short. 

Thus looking to the over all scenario the proposed project would have considerable beneficial impacts due to 

affirmative utilization of waste land as well as significant green belt development of non‐vegetative land 

area of the premises. 


Under ordinary and safe operating conditions, no adverse impact is anticipated on land during the operation 

phase. The only source of land pollution would be the solid waste generated from the area and workers 

hutments. The garbage shall be disposed to the Municipal solid waste disposal site at Rajkot and ETP sludge 

shall be disposed of to the nearest TSDF site. Spillage of fuel oil and lubricants will be collected in the trench 

and will be stored along with the waste oils. The same will thereafter be given to the MoEF authorized 

recyclers. Thus the land pollution during the operation phase is minimal and not likely to create any 

significant impact with proper EMP in place. 

4.7 IMPACT ON NOISE ENVIRONMENT 


The major Impact on noise level of the proposed project, during the construction phase, is envisaged due to 

the noise generation by the operation of the machineries, equipments and some mechanical works. There 

are many equipments and machineries likely to be used during the construction. These are mainly 

recognized to be Dozers, Cranes, Excavators, Trailers, Generators, and Concrete Conveyor etc. It is envisaged 

that noise level due to this equipments will be 70‐85 dB(A) at receptor point at associated work/construction 

area. The impacts due to noise of these equipments will be local and temporary as well as negligible due to 

the efficient implementation of proper mitigation measures like provision of Ear Protective Safety 





Equipment (ear plug & ear muff) for the personnel likely to be exposed to high noise level. The noise level of 

these machineries / equipments shall be minimized by proper lubrication, modernization, maintenance, 

muffling and provision of silencers wherever possible. 

Noise Level of Proposed Equipments 

Sr. No. Equipment Noise Level in dB(A) 

1. Batching Plant 80 ‐ 85 

2. Concrete conveyor 85 ‐ 88 

3. Dumpers 85 – 88 

4. Cranes 80 – 85 

5. Dozer 85 – 90 

6. Generators 90 

7. Excavator 80 – 85 

8. Trailer 85 – 88 

9. Jackup 90 

10. Hydraulic Hammer 90 

The affected area will be the project site under construction activities for development of the proposed 

project and nearby area of the region. The area of the project is a port area and does not have any 

residential area in the range of noise propagation to cause adverse influence on environment. Further, 

construction activity would be carried out at daytime to prevent increase in noise level during night time. 

There is no considerable habitat of fauna in vicinity of the project site. The major effects of the noise due to 

the predicted sources will be limited to the workers exposed to the high noise area. Thus, there would not 

be any considerable impacts on ecological factors as well as social layout. However, considering the adverse 

impacts on personnel engaged in construction works, efficient mitigation measures shall be planned & 

implemented. The most efficient mitigation shall include provision of PPEs (ear protective safety 

equipments) as well as planning of work hours & shift of workers as per Factory Act or NIOSH / OSHA 





guidelines. The workers working at the site shall be equipped with earmuffs /earplug to avoid adverse 

effects of noise on occupation health & hearing capacity of workers. 


During the operation phase the major source expected to increase the noise level at the jetty area are arrival 

of cargo and vehicular movement to transport export and import goods, conveyor system & operation of DG 

set for emergency power supply. However this increase in noise level will be lower compared to the 

construction phase. The increase in noise level would be in the vicinity of plant area and attempts shall be 

made to reduce the noise level below 75 dB(A) outside the project premises. Proper lubrication, muffling 

and modernization of equipment shall be done to reduce the noise, D.G.Set with acoustic enclosure shall be 

provided. Due to increase in various activities there may be some increase in background noise levels. The 

workers working in the high noise area shall be provided with ear protected equipments. The propagation of 

noise way would be prevented by creating barrier in form of the proposed greenbelt all around the project 

area boundary. 

The highest probable noise level during the day would be below 75 dB (A) whereas the noise level at night 

would be lesser than 60 dB (A) outside plant premises and hence the impacts of noise on nearest locality or 

ecological habitat will be negligible. However, the noise level at various receptor points likely to be affected 

by high noise shall be monitored frequently as part of post project environmental monitoring. Up on citation 

of any major change in noise level posing impacts on environmental factors shall be given urgent attention 

and necessary mitigation measures shall be planned & implemented. During night time major transportation 

activity shall be avoided to prevent impacts of vehicular noise on surrounding villages falling in the route of 

transportation. 





4.8 IMPACT ON ECOLOGY 

4.8.1 Construction phase 

Mainly mudflats of the Hansthal Creek of Gulf of Kutch cover the proposed port area. The impacts of the 

projects are thus mainly foreseen to be considerable on the marine habitat/ecology. However, it is necessary 

to study the impacts on ecology as whole; some major impacts are described in the subsequent paragraphs. 

The major considerable impacts of the proposed project is deeply studied in the section of the impacts on 

marine environment, as almost all major impacts are foreseen on the marine area. The major infrastructures 

& facilities of proposed jetty & berthing facilities are setup in waterfront area & the land is port area with 

saline sodic soil and having low nutrients & low fertility and no major vegetation found in within area of 

project site. Hence there will not be significant impact on ecology due to development works for proposed 

project within site 

The proposed project area is generally barren and covered by muddy inter‐tidal zone having low nutrients. 

Surrounding area has small pockets of agriculture areas cultivated for rain fed crops, which are almost 20 km 

away from the location. Salt tolerant plants dominate general vegetation of this region. An extensive low‐ 

lying coastal area which gets inundated during high tide are mostly barren and is considered as wasteland. 

During site preparation only wild shrubs and small quantity of degraded mangroves will be removed. Hence, 

looking to the overall scenario, it has been ruled out that the impact on mangrove during construction. 

Construction phase would require proper monitoring of movement of workers, Vehicles etc. to restrict any 

movement in mangrove area. There are no major faunal species observed in an around the project area. 

Therefore no major loss of biomass is envisaged. Moreover the core does not have much of the wildlife, but 

however the increased noise level during construction phase can disturb the resident bird population. This 

disturbance is temporary & potential noise impacts would be restricted within the site, hence seeing all 

these it can be predicted that there would be no impact on terrestrial flora and fauna that is on ecology. 

As it has been indicated in map, there are very less quantity of degraded mangroves in vicinity of project site 

& at construction site mangroves are almost negligible in quantity. Hence looking to the overall scenario, it 





has been ruled out. However, the impacts on mangrove during construction shall be minimized by proper 

monitoring of movement of workers, vehicles etc. to restrict any movement in mangrove area. Beside this, 

there would not be any considerable impacts with properly monitored construction works. 

Capital dredging will not required for the proposed project as final bed level at the berth is about ‐12 

meter& required bed level for the vessel to the berth is access ‐12 meter & hence no dredging is required in 

primary stage. Sounding chart to justify the fact is enclosed. 

The increased noise level during construction phase can disturb the resident bird population but as 

mentioned earlier the potential noise impacts would be restricted within the site and hence the issue of 

impacts of noise on ecology is not envisaged. Moreover this, the nearest marine sanctuary & ecological 

habitat of fauna is located at distance more than 5 kms and the disturbance due to change in noise level 

would temporary & restricted with in 1 km area. Hence, in view of all these it can be stated that there would 

be no impact on terrestrial flora and fauna that is on ecology. 


As mentioned earlier, the proposed project would not dispose effluent or solid waste in the environment. In 

addition to the wastes, noise generation from project operation would also be minor. Hence there will not 

be any adverse impact on ecology during operation phase. Further, the proposed site is not covered with 

more vegetation but after proposed project a comprehensive greenbelt area will be developed which will 

result in beneficial impacts on ecological layout of the project area. 

As it has been indicated in map, there are very less quantity of degraded mangroves in vicinity of project site 

& impact will be minimized by i) mangrove habitats are separated from human activity ii) restricted 

vehicular entry in mangrove habitats. Thus the impacts on mangroves will be eliminated. Further, as part of 

environment & social welfare/conservation activities, activities for mangrove protection & development will 

be undertaken by the proponent during the operation phase, which will significantly contribute in protecting 

& developing mangrove habitats in the area of project site. The proponent shall prepare & implement 





mangrove protection & development plan and shall contribute in to the efforts made by government & 

other organisation for the mangrove protection/conservation & development. 

The main impacts are likely to occur due to the increase in turbidity due to movement of Ships. The turbidity 

can affect the photosynthetic activities of marine flora as well as oxygen level. This can affect the entire food 

web of the particular marine area. The Proposed site is without much vegetation cover. 

As per the survey close to the proposed site and in the vicinity, no endangered species or wildlife is reported, 

it can be predicted that during the jetty operation there would be no adverse impact on the ecology of the 

area. 

The proposed site is without much vegetation cover. As per the survey close to the proposed site and in the 

vicinity, no endangered species or wildlife is reported, it can be predicted that during the operation phase 

there would be no adverse impact on the ecology of the area & the project is not expected to release any 

toxic pollutants, which are likely to have any adverse impact on the ecology. Moreover, Construction of jetty 

in marine environment it self provides habitat space for the development of attached faunal and floral 

communities. 

4.9 IMPACT ON MARINE ENVIRONMENT 

The proposed project envisages development of Jetty to handle multiple cargo, including construction of 

berth and associated allied structures. The land terrain of Navlakhi is generally flat and sloping in the 

direction of the sea. The proposed area for the project is located in the mudflats of the Navlakhi. This area is 

situated in the Hansthal creek of Gulf of Kutch. Thus it is seen that the proposed project may have influence 

on the inter‐tidal zone of the Gulf of Kutch. The intertidal zone is the zone between the high tide level & Low 

tide level in the coastal region of a sea. Most of the inter‐tidal zone with mudflats shows unique diversity of 

flora & fauna. The Gulf of Kutch is very well known for its uniqueness of the ecological quality. Thus it is 

clearly seen that the sites of the project is unique ecological zone having a characteristic biological make up. 

Some degraded Mangrove ecosystem is also present in the region. Hence, potential adverse impacts on 





marine ecology can arise during the construction as well as the operational phase, which can be mitigated 

with proper EMP in place 

4.9.1Construction Phase: 

The potential sources of impacts on marine environment during the construction phase are minor and will 

be mitigated by implementing the mitigation measures suggested for water, land & ecological environment. 

The project developer will ensure to monitor all activities to prevent malfunction in the marine / intertidal 

area by workforce employed during construction phase. Adequate sanitation facilities will be provided to 

prevent pollution of marine environment due to sewage & garbage. The potential impact on marine water 

quality may arise due to dispersion of impurities in the runoff water going to marine water from the 

construction site. The impact however, is expected to be rare as runoff from site to marine environment will 

be prevented by providing adequate drainage system during construction phase. Another, potential impacts 

on marine environment during the construction phase may be due to contamination of water by 

dumping/fall/spill of construction materials& debris, fuel & other wastes like garbage etc. Proponent shall 

conduct the necessary training & provide instruction for works in marine area to prevent such issue of 

contamination. 

The intertidal area around the proposed project site is very productive and also some degraded mangroves 

& other vegetation. Hence the construction of jetty is likely to destroy some coastal ecology & obliterate the 

marine ecology, especially the mangrove ecosystem. As the construction of the port is in the inter‐tidal and 

sub‐tidal area, no immediate & direct impacts on terrestrial biological environment are envisaged. 

The construction of yard will also not have any impact on freshwater bodies considering its location and 

operations philosophy. Potential impacts on marine biological environment during the jetty construction 

phase may be caused because of the removal of inter‐tidal soil during excavation and coastal areas that 

support flora and fauna. These operations may also lead to potential impacts due to resuspension and 

settlement of sediments, increased turbidity decreasing the light penetration and photosynthetic activity, 

and, loss of benthic habitats due to disturbance of the bottom sea floor. The impact however, is expected to 





be temporary and marginal of Navlakhi in view of the prevailing inherent high‐suspended load and low 

primary productivity .However, in view of the high naturally present SS in water and inherent low primary 

productivity, the impact on ecology would be insignificant. 

The jetty construction activities will not have significant impacts on the Mangrove forest & ecology as very 

less amount of degraded mangroves are present (To justify this fact map is enclosed). These biological 

components of the area will have severe effects due to the construction of the jetty & allied structure. The 

effects on the mangrove ecosystem are not preventable but a full‐fledged afforestation activity in the very 

vicinity will be undertaken during the construction phase itself. Thus the ecosystem of the development area 

will be rehabilitated to a certain extent. Thus developed mangrove ecosystem will be maintained with 

maximum care, which will make the new habitat unique in its quality. Some of the faunal and floral 

community will be introduced in the area, which will also help to uplift the ecological quality of the area. At 

present the area is restricted to some pre‐dominant communities having very less significant ecological 

diversity. Thus the ecological quality of the area will be made unique with the help of extensive activities for 

ecological betterment. Afforestation of the mangrove will be the regular part of the proposed project. 

The main Phytoplankton in and around the project site are Diatom and Dinoflagellates which together 

produce most of the organic carbon in the sea. The phytoplankton density is moderate and the construction 

activity will not have any significant impact on them. 

The major groups of Zooplankton found in an around the project site are Protozoa, Rotifera, Copepoda, 

Amoeba, Entamoeba, Eugllina, Giardia etc. The standing stock of Zooplankton is poor in this area and 

construction activities are unlikely to affect their populations. 

The construction of various marine facilities and disposal of spoil would have significant negative impact on 

the benthic habitats, which would be destroyed in the project area. The major groups of benthos found at 

the project site are Polycheates, Amphipodes, and Isopodes. The major components of intertidal benthos 

expected to be affected are crustaceans, polychaetes and. The major components of subtidal benthos are 

expected to be crustaceans, insects, polychaetes and Brachyurans .The loss of intertidal benthos would be 





more as compared to the subtidal benthos. However the loss of macrobenthos would be temporary, as they 

will get repopulated after the completion of construction work. Moreover this loss of benthos is negligible 

compared to the present population hence such losses are not likely to be reflected on the overall bio 

potential of marine ecology. However, the fresh surface area of the newly constructed structures would 

provide new habitats for selected benthos to colonize and grow. 


Potential sources of impacts on the marine biological environment essentially arise from pollution sources 

provided by shipping and yard operations. This includes waste and wastewater discharges, accidents and 

spillage containing oil, etc. The proposer of the project will ensure that untreated effluents are not 

discharged into the marine environment. The ships will also not be permitted to discharge wastes or 

untreated effluents in the sea. MARPOL convention will be followed for such activities. 

The major quantity of liquid waste that would be generated in the normal day to day operations at the 

proposed project includes sewage, washing, run off from domestic activities only. These wastewaters 

together as sewage have a potential to pollute marine water or soil, if disposed untreated. However the 

treatment of sewage in STP will minimize the impact & reuse in greenbelt development as irrigation water. 

Hence issue of marine pollution due to effluent disposal is not envisaged. 

The major concern during the operational phase of the jetty would be the accidental spillage/leakage of oil 

and contaminate from the ship to the environment. Also, the major concern during the operational phase is 

the spillage on account of ship collision. However, in marine environment the spilled material undergoes a 

number of physical and chemical changes, some of which lead to its removal from the water surface. The 

main physical properties affecting behaviour of spilled oil on water are its specific gravity, distillation 

characteristics, viscosity, and pour point. The physical and chemical change that oil undergoes when spilled 

on seawater is popularly called weathering. The important weathering processes are spreading, evaporation, 

dispersion, emulsification, dissolution, oxidation, sedimentation and biodegradation. However, the 

probability of ship collision is very less and not all accident results in petroleum spills. Moreover, accidents 

would not result in large‐scale environmental degradation. 





As the care and active contribution will be the priority aspect of the jetty activities, the ecological quality will 

have no impacts. In addition, the major efforts for the ecological betterment will be the regular task of the 

schedule during the operation phase. Thus there will be no major adverse effects on the ecology of the area, 

but gradually with the development of the jetty activity the quality of the ecological system in the area will 

be improved to a greater extent. This altogether will help the area to mark its significance in the ecological 

richness and uniqueness. 





4.10 IMPACT ON SOCIO‐ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 


The socio‐economic quality of the area is found to be very poor. There are many social & economical 

problems in almost all human communities are prevailing in the entire area. Lack of employment, 

infrastructure facilities and poor per capita income against high expenditure are the common major 

problems of the people of the area. These altogether have suppressed the growth of the area, which 

ultimately has adversely affected the socio‐economic quality of the area. Due to the proposed project a 

significantly higher affirmative changes in the socio‐economic quality is foreseen, beneficial impacts of 

proposed project on socioeconomic layout of project area would start its occurrence from construction 

phase itself. Significant opportunity of direct & indirect employment and uplifting of the economic status of 

the area will be the major affirmative impact of the proposed project. Besides, the adverse impacts on 

socioeconomics are not envisaged during the construction phase. Project developer will employ local people 

in the construction phase to meet the significant human resource requirement for construction works so 

that the locals would get opportunities for employment. Beside this, the local population would also get 

opportunities in related services activities like small contractors, sub contractors, supply of construction 

materials, supply of basic facilities like eatables to the site etc. The construction activities will generate lot of 

employment in the ancillary activities. 

The project area is well connected with road networks and hence issue of traffic and transport infrastructure 

issues are not envisaged. The nearest locality is situated about 5 kms away from site hence nuisance due to 

noise generation is also not envisaged. However, the minor impacts of vehicular noise is envisaged which 

will be mitigated by avoiding night transport activities. Even some high noise generating construction 

activities will also be conducted in day time only. 





Thus looking to the overall facts and details, it has been envisaged that the construction phase of proposed 

project would not pose any adverse impacts on socioeconomic layout of project area but will have 

significant beneficial impacts due to increased direct & indirect employment for construction works. 


Similar to the construction phase, the operation phase will provide significant opportunities for employment 

in skilled, semi skilled & unskilled categories. This would multiply economic opportunities, and henceforth 

enhance the livelihood patterns of this region. Amenities like fresh water for port complex, transportation 

facility, green belts etc would positively enhance the infrastructure. The proposed project would require 

total 150 personnel for operation works and maximum of the human resource requirement will be met by 

local employment. Thus the proposed project would considerably beneficial to the socioeconomic conditions 

of local area. Beside the direct employment rise in indirect employment and enterprise development due to 

proposed project would also be significantly beneficial to the economy of local area. These direct & indirect 

employments would proliferate economic opportunities & conditions, henceforth enhance the livelihood 

patterns of this region. During the operation phase the operational & vehicular noise may have some 

impacts but as mentioned earlier by implementation of necessary mitigations for noise control such impacts 

would be avoided. Interaction of local labour with outside labour may lead to transference of communicable 

diseases, but this will be kept in check by proper medical facilities. Welfare activities along with employment 

done by project proponent will improve the socio‐economical condition as well status of for health & 

education in the region. 

Thus looking to the overall scenario of activities & probable impacts of the proposed project, it has been 

envisaged that there will be an overall improvement in socioeconomic layout of project area will be the key 

benefits of the proposed project. The adverse impacts will be almost none during the operation phase of 

project. The proposed project would bring over significant improvement of economic condition of local area, 

state & our nation by leading its activities of ship building & repair to the global platform. 





4.11 IMPACT ANALYSIS BY MATRIX METHOD 

The impacts of the man‐made, unlike its type, can be assessed by matrix analysis, which is very well known 

as LeoPold Matrix System among the environmentalists of the world. 

For the purpose of the impacts of the proposed project, it was assessed by method adapted from the 

LeoPold method and the outcomes the analysis are tabulated on subsequent pages. 

The environmental indices identified in Chapter 3 can further be classified into the following: 

Physical Parameters : Surface water quality 

Ground water quality 

Air quality & Climate 

Soil Quality 

Landuse pattern & Topography 

Ecological Parameters : Forests/ Parks/ Sanctuary 

Flora & Fauna 

Aquatic ecosystem 

Social Parameters : Aesthetics 

Local Housing structure 

Services 

Health & Safety 

Economic Parameters : Agriculture 

Fisheries 

Industries 

Employment 

The assessment of the impact of the general impacting activities on the above parameters of environmental 

indices can be done by establishing a co‐relation by “Cause and effect relationship” with the help of impact 

matrices. 

The matrices for both the construction and operation phase are presented. The environmental impact 

matrices can be prepared for two conditions: 

1. Without mitigation/control measures. 

2. With proposed mitigation measures for adverse / beneficial effects. 

The criteria for evaluation of qualitative matrix are presented herewith: 



1. No Impact (0) : 



This indicates that the project activity is unlikely to have any impact on an environmental attribute. 

2. Negligible Adverse Impact (‐1) / Negligible Beneficial Impact (+1) : 

It signifies that the actions have minor effect, adverse or beneficial, on the environmental parameters 

concerned. 

3. Significant Adverse Impact(‐2) / Significant Beneficial Impact (+2) : 

The activities and their environmental Impacts are judged to be significant if they create, or have the 

potential to create concern in the public or professional community. 

4. High Adverse Impact(‐3) / High Beneficial Impact (+3): 

The action that can create or have a potential to create controversy in the public or professional community 

due to its long‐term effect. They may be at times irreversible. 

The environmental Impact matrix without mitigation / control measures during the construction phase is 

given as Table 4.1 (a), while the matrix with proposed mitigation measures during the construction phase is 

given in Table 4.1 (b). The environmental Impact matrix without mitigation / control measures during the 

operation phase is given as Table 4.2 (a), while the matrix with proposed mitigation measures during the 

operation phase is given in Table 4.2 (b). 

It has been noticed that the proposed project is basically Construction of jetty to handle Multiple cargo at 

Navlakhi port for material import & export. Hence there is no activity found accountable to create any 

major adverse impact on environmental quality. Adverse impacts on health & safety due to materials 

handling & storage is found major among all the adverse impacts, however that impacts can be reduced to a 

negligible amount by proper mitigation measures. Other considerable impacts are found due to the emission 

from D.G.Set & this impact will be seen only in case of lack of regular power supply. The impacts due to 

Capital & Maintenance dredging are not envisaged during the construction as well as operational phase 

because no dredging will required as required bed level (i.e.‐12 meter) is already available for vessel. In 

furtherance to these, the study and evaluation of impacts, has shown that the proposed project would have 

major encouraging impacts due to greenbelt development & employment. Thus viewing to overall Impact of 

the proposed project it is noticed that the impacts are almost none. 





TABLE ‐ 4.1 (a) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRIX WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES 

(CONSTRUCTION PHASE) 

PARAMETERS 

PROJECT ACTIVITIES 

Excavation 

PHYSICO‐CHEMICAL PARAMETERS: 

Water Requirement 

Civil Works 

Mechanical Works 

Equipment & Machine 

Operation 

Surface Water Quality ‐1 ‐1 ‐1 0 0 0 0 0 ‐1 0 0 ‐4 

Ground Water Quality 0 ‐1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ‐1 0 0 ‐2 

Air Quality & Noise ‐1 0 ‐2 ‐2 ‐2 1 0 0 0 ‐1 0 ‐7 

Soil Quality 0 0 ‐1 0 0 1 0 0 ‐1 0 0 ‐1 

Land use /Land cover 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 

ECOLOGICAL PARAMETERS: 

[ 

Forest/ Park/ Sanctuary ‐1 0 ‐2 ‐1 ‐1 1 0 0 ‐1 ‐1 0 ‐6 

Flora & Fauna ‐1 0 ‐1 ‐1 ‐1 2 0 0 ‐1 ‐1 0 ‐4 

Aquatic Ecosystem ‐1 0 ‐2 ‐1 ‐1 0 0 0 ‐1 0 0 ‐6 

SOCIAL PARAMETERS: 

Aesthetics 0 0 0 ‐1 0 1 0 0 ‐1 ‐1 0 ‐2 

Local housing structure 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ‐1 ‐1 ‐1 ‐3 

Health & Safety ‐1 0 ‐1 ‐1 ‐2 0 0 0 ‐1 ‐1 0 ‐7 

ECONOMIC PARAMETERS: 

Agriculture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Fisheries ‐1 0 ‐2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ‐3 

Industries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Employment 1 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 9 

TOTAL ‐6 ‐2 ‐10 ‐5 ‐6 8 0 0 ‐9 ‐5 ‐1 ‐35 


Chapter‐4: Probable Impact & Mitigation Measures 

Landscaping 

Filling 

Surface Paving 

Misc. Human Activities 

Transportation activities 

Demands of Public facilities 

TOTAL



TABLE ‐ 4.1 (b) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRIX WITH MITIGATION MEASURES 

(CONSTRUCTION PHASE) 

PROJECT ACTIVITIES 

PARAMETERS 

Excavation 



Civil Works 

Mechanical Works 

Equipment & 

Machine 

O i 

Landscaping 



Filling 

Surface Paving 

Misc. Human 

A i i i 

Transportation active 

ities 

Demands of Public 

facility 

Surface Water Quality 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Ground Water Quality 0 ‐1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ‐1 

Air Quality & Noise ‐1 0 ‐1 0 ‐1 1 0 0 0 ‐1 0 ‐3 

Soil Quality 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 

Land use /land cover 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 


Forest/ Park/ Sant. 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 

Flora & Fauna 0 0 ‐1 0 ‐1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Aquatic Ecosystem 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 


Aesthetics 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 

Local housing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Health & Safety 0 0 ‐1 ‐1 ‐1 0 0 0 0 ‐1 0 ‐4 


Agriculture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Fisheries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Industries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Employment 1 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 9 

TOTAL 0 ‐1 ‐1 1 ‐2 8 0 0 0 ‐1 0 5 

TOTAL



TABLE ‐ 4.2 (a) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRIX WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES 

(OPERATION PHASE) 

PROJECT 

ACTIVITIES 

PARAMETERS 

Commissioning & Operational 

Activities 


Domestic Activities & Wastes 

Disposal 

Air emissions 

Fugitive emissions 



Noise 

Haz. Waste generation 

Material Storage & Handling 

Hazard from Operations & 

Activities 

Breakdown of Control Equipm 

ents 


Surface 

Water Qt ‐2 ‐1 ‐2 0 0 0 0 0 ‐2 0 0 0 ‐7 

Ground 

Water Qt 0 ‐2 ‐2 0 0 0 0 0 ‐1 0 0 0 ‐5 

Air & Noise ‐2 0 0 ‐1 ‐1 ‐1 0 ‐1 ‐3 ‐2 ‐2 0 ‐13 

Soil Quality 0 0 ‐1 0 0 0 ‐2 0 ‐2 0 0 0 ‐5 

Land use 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 


Forest/ Park/ 

Sanctuary ‐1 0 ‐2 0 0 0 ‐1 ‐1 ‐2 ‐1 ‐1 0 ‐9 

Flora & Fauna ‐1 0 ‐2 ‐1 ‐1 ‐1 ‐1 ‐1 ‐2 ‐1 ‐1 0 ‐12 

Aquatic 

Ecosystem ‐1 0 ‐2 0 0 0 ‐1 0 ‐2 0 0 0 ‐6 


Aesthetics ‐1 0 ‐1 ‐1 0 ‐1 ‐1 0 ‐2 ‐1 ‐1 0 ‐9 

Local housing 

structure 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ‐1 0 0 0 ‐1 

Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ‐1 0 ‐1 0 ‐2 

Health & Saf. ‐3 0 ‐1 ‐1 ‐2 ‐3 ‐3 ‐3 ‐3 0 ‐2 0 ‐21 


Agriculture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Fisheries ‐1 0 ‐1 0 0 0 ‐2 0 ‐1 0 0 0 ‐5 

Industries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 

Employment 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 5 

TOTAL ‐11 ‐3 ‐14 ‐4 ‐4 ‐6 ‐11 ‐5 ‐22 ‐5 ‐6 3 ‐88 


End use of products 

TOTAL



TABLE ‐ 4.2 (b) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MATRIX WITH MITIGATION MEASURES 

(OPERATION PHASE) 

PROJECT 

ACTIVITIES 

Activities 


Domestic Activities & Waste Disposal 

Air emissions 

Fugitive emissions 

Operational 

& Commissioning 

PARAMETERS 


Surface Water Qt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Ground Water Qt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Air Quality & Noise 0 0 0 ‐1 0 0 0 ‐1 ‐1 ‐1 0 0 ‐4 

Soil Quality 

Land use / Land 

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 

Cover 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 


Forest/ Park/ 

Sanctuary 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ‐1 0 0 0 0 ‐1 

Flora & Fauna ‐1 ‐1 1 0 0 0 0 ‐1 ‐1 0 0 0 ‐3 

Aquatic Ecosystem 


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Aesthetics 

Local housing 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ‐1 0 0 ‐1 

structure 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 

Services 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 

Health & Safety ‐1 0 0 0 0 ‐1 0 ‐2 ‐1 0 ‐1 0 ‐6 


Agriculture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Fisheries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Industries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 

Employment 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 8 

TOTAL 3 ‐1 3 ‐1 0 ‐1 0 ‐4 ‐3 ‐2 1 3 ‐1 



Noise 

Haz. Waste generation 

Material Storage & Handling 

Hazard from Operations & Activities 

Breakdown of Control Equipments 


End use of products 

TOTAL



Overall study and evaluation of impacts, it can be concluded that the overall negative impact from various 

activities on different environmental parameters is negligible with proper EMP in place. Even the negative 

impacts can be converted into positive beneficial impact with proper and timely implementation of EMP. 

Hence, project can be considered environmentally safe & fit. 





5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 


ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 

Usually, as in the case of the study, an impact assessment study is carried out over short period of time and 

the data can not bring out all variations induced by the natural or human activities. Therefore, regular 

monitoring program of the environmental parameters is essential to take into account the changes in the 

environment. The objective of monitoring is: 

• To verify the result of the impact assessment study in particular with regards to new developments. 

• To follow the trend of parameters which have been identified as critical 

• To check or assess the efficiency of controlling measures 

• To ensure that new parameters, other than those identified in the impact assessment study, do not 

become critical through the commissioning of new project. 

To monitor effectiveness of Control Measures: 

Monitor daily, Assess effectiveness of the Control Measures being implemented, Explore the need to 

modify or add new Control Measures particularly if a violation is observed & Report weekly. 

Regular monitoring of environmental parameters will be made to find out any deterioration in 

environmental quality. 

Monitoring of the proposed project area will be regularly conducted. The attributes, which merit regular 

monitoring, are specified underneath 


Chapter‐5: Environmental Monitoring Plan



5.2 POST PROJECT MONITORING PLAN 

All the project activities shall be monitored to ensure that appropriate environmental mitigation activities 

are implemented and to identify areas where Environmental Management Plan compliance is not satisfied. 

The Gujarat Maritime Board/Local Port Authority will schedule periodic investigations at predetermined 

locations actions for effective monitoring and corrective actions to be identified and implemented in a 

timely manner. A comprehensive marine quality ‐ monitoring programme with periodic investigations at 

predetermined locations by Gujarat Maritime Board/Harbour authority will be carried out to ensure quality 

data acquisition. This will be a continuation of the study designed for baseline quality and some parameters 

are as listed below. 

Ambient Air 

Monitoring of ambient air quality at 5 stations. Pollutants monitored shall be Respirable Suspended 

Particulate Matter‐ PM 10, Suspended Particulate Matter PM 2.5, Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of 

Nitrogen (NOx). Monitoring shall be carried out on monthly basis. 

Meteorology 

Meteorological data (Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Maximum and Minimum Temperature, Relative Humidity 

and /cloud Cover) at and single representative station location on ambient air monitoring days. 

AMBIENT AIR 

The SO2, NOx, PM2.5 and PM10 in the ambient air, will be regularly monitored for the compliance of 

prescribed limits of CPCB / GPCB. 

EFFLUENTS 

The effluent shall be treated in well designed effluent treatment plant to achieve the norms prescribed by 

GPCB. No effluent will be discharge outside the premises. The sewage and canteen waste will be properly 

treated into STP. It shall be disposed on the land and reused for washing, gardening and sprinkling on coal. 

The treated effluent shall be analysed on daily basis for std. parameters mentioned in the consent order 

issued by GPCB. The treated sewage parameters like SS, BOD and Residue chlorine will also be analysed. 





Although the Marine water quality will be monitored on seasonal basis & Ground water will be monitored at 

3 locations on seasonal basis. 

NOISE LEVELS 

Noise levels will be measured near the noise generating sources in the plant premises. As and when found 

necessary but at least once in a month minimum. Noise levels shall be monitored near all the noise making 

equipments on monthly basis. Ambient noise levels at 5 locations will be monitored on a monthly basis. 

The post project monitoring will also be as follows: 

1. Just prior to the commencement of operations at Project area. 

2. After 6 months of commencement of operations. 

3. Once a year from the commencement of operations. 

The results of each monitoring will be carefully evaluated to identify changes if any, beyond the natural 

variability identified through baseline studies. Gross deviation from the baseline will require a thorough 

review of operations at the proposed project to identify the reasons of high noise generation. 

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT 

The cell will monitor and keep a record of 

- Generation of solid wastes 

- Disposal of balance solid / hazardous materials to a proper facility with authorization from the state 

pollution control board. 

- Prepare a site manual on the total program and activities. 

- Complaints records from nearby areas on daily basis. 

- Environmental monitoring data on regular basis. 

- Accident investigations. 

Monitoring schedule given by GPCB will be strictly followed to ensure the success of environmental 

management activities. 





5.3 LABORATORY FACILITIES 

Laboratory will be set up with manpower and facilities for self‐monitoring of pollutants generated in the 

industry. The laboratory will be equipped with instruments and chemicals required for monitoring following 

pollution parameters. 

Water : pH, Temp, BOD, SS etc. 

Ambient Air: PM 10, SO2, NOx, PM2.5 from ambient air. 

Meteorology : Wind speed and direction temperature, relative humidity and rainfall 

5.4 DOCUMETATION & RECORDS 

The environmental department in respect of operation of pollution control facility will maintain following 

records. 

Instruction manual for operation and maintenance of pollution control 

Log sheet for self‐monitoring of pollution control 

Manual for monitoring of Air, water for Ambient conditions 

Instruction manual for monitoring of water, solid and gaseous parameter discharged from the factory 

and also for various parameters of pollution control facilities. 

Stationary records as per the Environmental Acts. 

Monthly and annual progress reports. 





6.1 INTRODUCTION 


RISK ASSESSMENT & 

DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 

Preliminary this plan is prepared to suggest detailed guidelines to factories to fulfill their statutory 

responsibilities for on‐site and off‐site emergency planning. The plan is in two sections. The first section 

explains basic requirements, definitions, objectives, hazard identification, risk analysis and environmental 

impact assessment, organizational set up, communication system, actions on site, link with off‐site 

emergency plan and the aspect of training rehearsal and records. The second section is given as necessary& 

useful formats of various forms for timely reporting after commissioning of work at site. Additional 

information in this plan is also given to pay attention on off‐site effect of an emergency, the duties and 

functions to control it and its link with on‐site emergency plan. Lastly training, rehearsal and records are also 

suggested for both on‐site and off‐site planning 

The formats of forms given in second section are design to acquire project specific information required for 

safety & emergency management system described in the first section. Organized & Prompt information in 

all these formats will considerably save the time during the operation in initiating all actions at the time of 

safety practices & emergency. It reveals essential strengths and weaknesses in the safety & emergency 

management plan. More over the formats suggest residual preparedness if any identified after preparation 

of this preliminary plan. Therefore, it is suggested to fill up the forms immediately with the inception the 

jetty operation to make the plan more perfect. Even it is suggested to update the information of the forms 

for continuous advancement of the Plan. Risk assessment should always be conducted or supervised by a 

person that is experienced and competent to develop, operate & maintain the procedures of risk 

assessment, Safety & emergency management 


Chapter‐6: Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan



6.2 CONCEPT OF RISK ASSESMENT & DIASATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 

Risk is an integral part of human life which is a probability of occurrence of an undesirable event and also 

derived from the product of quantities of probability & severity. It may happen at the most unexpected time 

& gives no time to handle it many a times; hence this is of course the nature of risk and always creates an 

emergency situation leading a high potential havoc. Risk gives rise to loss of lives/property /economy etc. 

Risk leads to disasters & disasters have great impact on the profitability, 'stability & reputation. In this 

context, lit is the responsibility of the organization to be aware of the potential risk and carry out "Risk 

Assessment & accordingly drawing Disaster Management plan to combat such emergency situation to after 

the hazard and measures that may be taken to eliminate the risk in planning process. 

No human activities owe its existence without possibility of risk. Risk analysis involves assessment of the 

risk arising from a particular facility or activity. Hazard risk analysis is the assessment of the hazard 

associated with the design and operation of a particular project. The consequence analysis is a part of the 

risk analysis, which considers the physical effects and damage caused by these physical effects. 

Hazard denotes a situation that in a particular situation may lead to harm. If these circumstances occur, 

they result in adverse consequence. Hazard assessment is thus the identification of hazard, their potential 

receptors and the determinations of the consequences. 

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 

Mention here the purposes of the plan. They are‐ 

1. To define and assess emergency, including risk and environmental impact assessment. 

2. To control and contain incidents. 

3. To safeguard employee and people in vicinity. 

4. To minimize damage to property or/and the environment. 

5. To inform employees, the general public and the authority about the hazards/risks assessed, 

safeguards provided, residual risk if any and the role to be played by them during emergency. 





6. To be ready for 'mutual aid' if need is arise to help neighboring unit. Normal jurisdiction of PMSPL is 

the own premises only, but looking to the time factor in arriving the external help or off‐site plan 

agency, the jurisdiction must be extended out side to the extent possible in case of emergency 

occurring out side. 

7. To inform authorities and mutual aid centers to come for help. 

8. To effect rescue and treatment of casualties. To count injured. 

9. To identify and list any dead. 

10. To inform and help relatives. 

11. To secure the safe rehabilitation of affected areas and to restore normalcy. 

12. To provide authoritative information to the news media. 

13. To preserve records, equipments etc. and to organize investigation in to the cause of the emergency 

and preventive measures to stop its reoccurrence. 

14. To ensure safety of works before personnel re‐enter and resume work. 

15. To work out a plan with all provisions to handle emergencies and to provide for emergency 

preparedness and the periodical rehearsal of the plan. 

The structure of the plan may vary depending on number of employee, materials and processes, availability 

of resources, location of the site, size and complexity of the works. 

COMPONENTS OF RISK ASSESMENT STUDY 

The risk assessment study is an integrated evaluation procedure of sequential tasks comprising four key 

studies as below 

1. Identification of Activities having potential of hazards 

2. Identification of Person Susceptible to risk 

3. Identification of potential hazards associated with the project activities & disasters 

4. Determination of risk Likelihood of occurrence & consequence (Severity of Impacts) 

5. Determination of risk associated with identified hazards 

6. Evaluation of risk factor based on likelihood of occurrence & consequences (Severity of Impacts) 





6.3 CAUSE OF HAZARDS 

Hazards that can lead to Disaster are broadly categorized as Man made Disaster and Natural Calamities. 

A. Man Made Disasters 

Malafide intentions such as sabotage, riots, industrial unrest, air attack etc. resulting into industrial 

accidents, factory fires, explosions and escape of toxic gases or chemical substances, river pollution, other 

structural collapses, air, sea, rail and road transport accidents, aircraft crashes, collisions of vehicles carrying 

inflammable liquids, oil spills at sea etc. will required State/National level resources to combat it. 

B. Natural Calamities 

Disasters resulting from natural phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic eruption, storm, surges, cyclones, 

tropical storms, floods, landslides, forest fires and massive insect infestation. Also in this group, violent 

draught which will cause a creeping disaster leading to famine, disease and death must be included. These 

types of disasters are not under the purview of this plan. 

6.1 Reasons For Hazards At site: 

• Events based in nature; earthquakes, cyclones, floods etc. 

• Events based in violence; such as war conflict, intimidation, hostility, bombthreat, Threatening calls, 

Human Error etc. 

• Events based in degradation and deprivation; such as environmental and technological degradation etc. 

6.2 Identification of Hazardous Locations: 

The major hazard locations in the project premises are Jetty, yard facilities, approach roads, office building 

and labour colony due to any of above mentioned cause. Emergency can arise mainly due to cyclone, seismic 

activity or fire at the project premises. 

6.1.1 Cyclone: 

Tropical cyclones are typically of the order of 750 – 1000 kms wind velocity. Most of the causalities in the 

cyclones are caused by the associated storm surge, not by the high winds. 





Cyclone prediction is a well – developed system based process. An advance warning with the help of warning 

and communication systems will help in time evacuation. Shelters developed at safer locations for short – 

term assembling. 

Short‐term surges are expected but raising of embankment to a height, which will exclude all storm surges, 

appears to be not practical. The structures will be built to resist a large wind hazard. This task will examine: 

• Probabilistic assessment of wind data taking meteorological and topographical parameters into 

consideration. 

• A probabilistic evaluation of the benefits of design changes on structural safety against wind loads. 

• All specifications for a IS: 875 code will be taken into consideration during designing and 

construction. 

There could be damage to the civil structures when the cyclone crosses the yard. All the large equipment will 

be anchored to prevent movement under high winds. The design and operation criteria will reduce the 

damage due to cyclone in the most effective manner possible. 

6.1.2 Seismic Events: 

The earthquake can primarily damage the structures of the jetty. The area does not fall into any active 

seismic zones and is in the moderate risk category. 

Proper consideration will be taken during designing and construction of the yard to mitigate the earthquake 

hazard. All the design of the civil works and equipments will be based on dynamic analysis of seismic forces. 

These factors considered at the design stage reduce the probability of risk due to an earthquake. Major 

consideration as listed below are: 

• Correct siting of the structure. 

• Piled foundations will be preferred so as to prevent any salutation or surge hazard 





• Design against earthquake effects. The construction will be robust and durable as per the applicable 

codes 

Following IS codes will be followed for civil engineering structures: 

IS : 465 : All RCC structures 

IS : 875 : Design loads for building and structures including wind load 

IS : 1893 : For earthquake 

IS : 806 : Code of practice for use of steel tubes in general building 

IS : 800 : Code of practice of general construction in steel. Regular 

6.1.3 Fire: 

inspection and maintenance of all the structures will 

carried out as per the specified requirement. 

A comprehensive fire protection and fire fighting facilities will be established at project premises. Since 

major activity at the jetty is export and import of goods repair there are less chances of fire. There will be no 

fire prone areas in the premises. Proper safety measures will be taken to prevent the fire hazard. 

Major preventive measures will be as follows: 

• Fire protection and fire‐fighting facilities will be developed all around plant and at all important 

locations fire hydrants will be provided. 

• At important locations sand pits will be provided. 

• Adequate number of extinguisher as per national standards will be placed at visible and easily 

assessable places. 

• Extinguishers will be regularly maintained and replaced as per standard practice. 

Plant area will be declared as a No Smoking Zone. 

6.4 MAJOR RISK INVOLVED: 

Based on the project details, it can be presumed, that there are two major risks involved in the proposed 

lighterage operation: 

• Ship collision 





• Ship fire due to burning of coal. 

6.4.1 SHIP COLLISION: 

The circumstances in which a visiting supply vessel might strike the moderate/severe collision are as follows: 

On arrival 

On maneuvering 

Drifting 

The collision probability for various scenarios is given as below. 

On arrival : 9 X 10 ‐6 per visit 

On maneuvering : 3.6 X 10 ‐5 per visit 

Drifting : 1.4 X 10 ‐4 per visit 

Total probability of Collision : 1.85 X10 ‐4 per visit 

Total cargo to be transported atwharf is 1.5 MTPA 

Ship size = 40,000 DWT 

Cargo transported in each ship = 1800 Tonnes. 

It is assumed that 834 ships will visit the site per year. Therefore, frequence of collision : 

= 834 X 1.85 X 10 ‐4 

= 0.1543/year 

The probability of occurance of ship coolision is high. Hence, special measures for proper navigation of ships 

are required. 

6.4.2 SHIP FIRE DUE TO BURNING OF COAL 

Due to high temperature during the summer, the coal gasification is started leading to auto ignition og\f the 

coal. This may frequently happened on loaded ships. Such cases are not reported as enough care is being 

taken by the shipping agents & port authority. But as a part of the preventive measures, continuously water 

sprinkling is done, otherwise it should well covered with tarpaulins. 

Any of the ship, normally fire fighting system are available and then only IMO registers their registration, 

therefore port authority has to ensure and get the concerned IMO number of the vessel along with the 





details of the fire fighting system on board the ship at the time of arrival of the ship after ETA is 

communicated to port authority. 

6.4.3 SPILLAGE OF OIL 

The major concern during the operational phase is the accidental spillage of oil in water. Also, the major 

concern during the operational phase is the spillage on account of ship collision. However, in marine 

environment the spilled material undergoes a number of physical and chemical changes, some of which lead 

to its removal from the water surface it is very evident that the chances of ship collision are negligible and 

hence oil spillage due to ship collision would be a very rare case. But as a part of the preventive measures, 

continuously monitoring is done. 

6.5 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 

No human activities owe its existence without possibility of risk, as risk is a part and parcel of life. Risk leads 

to disasters & disasters have great impact on the profitability, stability & reputation of an industry. It is 

noted that such disaster often ruins industries unimaginably. To uphold righteous image of an organization, 

Disaster Management is of prime importance. A disaster is a catastrophic situation in which suddenly, 

people are plunged into helplessness and suffering and, as a result, need protection, clothing, shelter, 

medical and social care and other necessities of life. Disaster occurs when a hazard or a threat rises in 

vulnerable condition and the trend reflects an increase in both. This may be due to the fact that with 

improved communications and better data collection more disasters become known. Impact of disaster can 

be reduced through attempts at preparedness, mitigation and post event rehabilitation work. Based on 

hazard identification, an on‐site emergency plan has been prepared to minimize the damage to the yard, 

property and employees in general. 

The common terms used in Disaster Management are elaborated below: 

“Risk” is defined as a likelihood of an undesired event (accident, injury or death) occurring within a specified 

period or under specified circumstances. This may be either a frequency or a probability depending on the 

circumstances. 





“Hazard” is defined as a physical situation, which may cause human injury, damage to property or the 

environment or some combination of these criteria. 

“Disaster” is defined as a catastrophic situation that causes damage, economic disruptions, loss of human 

life and deterioration of health and health services on a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response 

from outside the affected area or community 

“Accident” is an unplanned event, which has a probability of causing personal injury or property damage or 

both. 

“Emergency” is defined as a situation where the resources all of a sudden acquire high potential and causes 

havoc. Such situation leads to hazards and disaster. If there is slightest ignorance during such condition it will 

give rise to loss of lives/property and production. Therefore it is of prime importance to see that such 

situations are thought in advance so that they can be tackled within the shortest time. 

“Emergency preparedness” is one of the key activities in the overall management. Preparedness, though 

largely dependent upon the response capability of the persons engaged in direct action, will require support 

from others in the organization before, during and after an emergency. 

6.6 CONCEPT & SCOPE: 

An emergency in a plant is one, which has the potential to cause serious injury or loss of life. It may cause 

extensive damage to property and serious disruption both inside and outside the plant. It would normally 

require the assistance of outside emergency services to handle it effectively. Although the emergency may 

be caused by a number of different factors, e.g. plant failure, human error, earthquake, vehicle crash or 

sabotage 



A. On Site Emergency: 



Emergency due to conditions (uncontrolled reaction, small fire, small gas leak, spill, failure of power, water, 

etc.) and which can be locally handled by plant personnel alone (without outside help) is not considered as 

major emergency. 

B. Off Site Emergency: 

A major emergency occurring at work is one that may affect several departments within and / or may cause 

serious injuries, loss of life, extensive damage to property or serious disruption outside the works. It will 

require the use of outside resources to handle it effectively. 

An important element of mitigation is emergency planning, i.e. recognizing that accidents are possible, 

assessing the consequences of such accidents and deciding on the emergency procedures that would need 

to be implemented in the event of an emergency. 

Emergency plans are separate for on‐site and off‐site matters, but they must be consistent with each other, 

i.e. they must be related to the same assessed emergency conditions. While an on‐site plan will always be 

the responsibility of the works management, different legislation may place the responsibility for the off‐site 

plan elsewhere. 

6.7 PURPOSE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN: 

“Prevention is better than cure.” Based on this philosophy identification of maximum credible accidents 

have already been discussed. Now it is a need to structure emergency preparedness. To tackle the major 

consequences inside the premises, DMP has to be formulated and this planned emergency document is 

called ‘DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN’. It aims to ensure safety of life, protection of environment, 

protection of installation, restoration of production and salvage operations in the same order of priorities. At 

this juncture it is important to be noted that just formulating ‘DMP’ is not enough, but for effective 

implementation of DMP. It is to be widely circulated and personal training through rehearsals/ drills is to be 

carried out. 

The main objective of the plan is to create preparedness and to control various types of emergency disaster. 





1. Effect the rescue and medical treatment of causalities; 

2. Safeguard other people; 

3. Minimize damage to property and the environment; 

4. Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control; 

Identify any dead; 

Provide for the needs of relatives; 

Provide authoritative information to the news media; 

Secure the safe rehabilitation of the affected area; and 

Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the cause and circumstances of 

the emergency. 

6.8 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN: 

The loss prevention philosophy encomopass following approach for ensuring the safe operations: 

Prevantive: 

• Selecting the appropriat system and equipment design criteris. 

• Outlining the effective preventative maintenance schedules considering the safety operational 

Protective: 

criticality and reliability of equipments. 

• Automation of control. 

• Provision of apropriate control moniters for different system variables, which can allow manually 

controlled interventions, if the automation fails to check undesirable events. 

• Provision of accessories and facilities in the design to ensure safety during project operation and 

mantainance. 





6.8.1. Fire Detection and Alarm: 

The most likely worst case scenario considered is the burning of coal and consequent fire. An efficient and 

reliable alarm system will have to be integrated in the operational process to give an early warning. This will 

help in initiating the pre‐planned corrective actions, once alarm signal has been confirmed. 

Fire Detection: 

Appropriate types of fire detectors with hooter arrangements should be installed at strategic locations in the 

wharf and the storage area. 

Alarm System: 

An effective alarm system can sustantially reduce the response time for emergency operations and possible 

resultant damage. The service boats and fuel tanker can serve as alarm raising points and shall be equiped 

with siren, flash lights and radio aids. 

The radio communications system can play an important role in raising the alarm. The communication 

system needs to have a dedicated channel for site emergency, which shall be treated as a critical system. 

The cordoned off would serve as an alarm for the vessels passing nearby. 

6.8.2 Fire protection system: 

The Gujarat Pollution Control Board has permitted to handle cargo at Navalakhi Port subject to the 

implementation of the following measures: 

a) wetting of coal at the wharf, storage yard and wetting road by water sprinklers; 

b) Periodical sweeping of roads; 

c) Covering of coal carrying barges, dampers and trucks with tarpaulins. 

In addition to these a fire protection system comprising of the following: 

a) medium velocity water spray system; 

b) foam extinguishing system; 

c) portable fire extinguishing; 

d) Fire detection & alarm systems. 





Phase 1: During Normal Circumstances 

Identify hazard potential areas. 

Knowledge of approach roads & escape routes. 

Provision of adequate water supply and knowledge of other sources of water supply. 

Arrangement of adequate type of fire fighting equipments. 

Provision of well‐trained manpower. 

Arrangement for puling out manpower and resources from various units, without loss of time. 

Provisions of required quantity of fire extinguishing chemicals & their easy procurements, also with 

mutual aid system. 

Proper & efficient communication system, preferably wireless, on single channel. 

Adequacy of specialized rescue team, with specific equipments. 

Maintaining the standard Fire fighting equipments and store in working condition to meet call at any 

time. 

Operational uniformity‐ fire response plan. 

Knowledge of chemicals and their properties and types of fire extinguishing media to be sued. 

To arrange the training for fire crews and rescue team for evacuating purpose. 

Incident involving chemical emergency/ toxic gas release, situation shall be handled by wearing self 

contained breathing apparatus, along with protective clothing. 

Fire commander shall keep ready a special jacket, to wear during emergency for identification. Proper 

co‐ordination is required with police for the quick movement of fire fighting vehicles. 

To know about the arrangement to keep open railway level crossing for quick movement of fire fighting 

vehicles is required with railway authority. 

Phase 2: During Emergency 

For identification of fire‐commander, he shall wear special jackets for identification. 

Immediately after receiving the message from Emergency Control centre (ECC), the Fire Commandant 

shall activate/mobilize the crew to order from nearby Fire Station & rush to the site under intimation to 





ECC. The fire commandant, before ordering, will ensure the type of fire‐extinguishing media required 

and approximate quality on getting information about the scene of fire or the units. 

At the site of incident, the Fire Commandant will thoroughly observe and inspect and survey the site for 

the use of fire media, and will start functioning accordingly, till the emergency is controlled in all respect, 

with constant touch with ECC, giving the details and adopted controlling procedures. 

Fire commandant will act as Incident controller at site. All the agencies shall report to him at site. 

Further, in case of more help required, he will report to ECC accordingly with specific and clear 

instructions for such help. 

For the suspect trapped personnel, in case of toxic gas leakage and major fire, rescue operation will be 

carried out as instructed by ECC on the advice of experts using necessary respiratory protection system. 

Phase 3: After Emergency 

Incident Controller will give the details about the incident to Emergency Control Center (ECC) for further 

actions, if required. 

After “ ALL OK SIREN “ the necessary precautionary measures will be put in practice. 

Work of removal of debris, removal of trapped persons or removal of dead bodies or other work as per 

scenarios & instructions will be carried out. 

Incident controller will assess the total damage and will give clear report about the scene to the 

chairman. 

Chairman will assess the adequacy of the work carried out and lacuna in the actions and find out the 

improvement to be required. 

6.8.3. Communication System: 

The long distance between the jetties and plant necessitates an effective communication system for the co‐ 

ordination among the tanker, service boat, facility and operating staff, radio communication network for the 

project will have to be reliable and should work even under adverse conditions. 



6.8.4. Public Awareness: 



The risk management is mainly aimed at reducing the risk to human and property. It is necessary to educate 

the people in the surrounding area about the facts of the project and possible hazards and the measure to 

be taken in case of occurrence of hazard. In the event of the significant accident/risk, the civic authorities 

should be immediately informed about the incident. This could probably reduce the risk of human casualty 

and as the fire is caused due to the external ignition source. This will also help the fishing vessels to avoid 

the area of possible hazard in the normal operations. 

6.8.5. Escape, Evacuation and Rescue: 

The conventional means to escape to the sea include: 

1. Conventional stairways which lead from the topsides to a spider deck, from where the personnel can 

jump into the sea; 

2. Vertical ladders; 

3. Scrambling nets. 

• Survival in the Sea: 

There are many factors, which influence survival in the sea. The main factors are weather, sea 

temperature, protective clothing, buoyancy aids, speed of rescue and stage of the individual. The typical 

fatality rates in the sea for different types of clothing are given in table below. 

S. No. Weather 

Category 

Table :6.8.5 

Fatality probabilities in the sea 

Survival suit life 

jacket 

No suit but life 

jacket 

No suit no life 

jacket 

1. Calm 0.01 0.05 0.50 

2. Moderate 0.05 0.20 0.25 

3. Severe 1.00 1.00 1.00 

• Evacuation statistics in Indian conditions : 





Evacuation to sea is assumed to take place by two means : jumping and climbing down scramble nets, ropes 

and structure. The fatality rate for jumping into sea is 10%. The fatality rate for climbing down ladders and 

ropes is predicted to be less than 0.3% which can be overlooked. 

For an offshore Support Vessel without fast rescue craft the fatality rate are as follows: 

Calm/moderate : 0.57 

Severe : 0.79 

For an offshore Support Vessel with fast rescue craft, the fatality rates are as follows: 

Calm/moderate : 0.24 

Severe : 0.79 

Thus, based on the above statistics, it can be said that Offshore Support Vessels, with fast rescue 

craft with proper fire fighting facilities should always be made available at the jetty site for use in case of 

emergency. 

6.9 EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE: 

The emergency control center is the place from which the operations to handle the emergency will be 

directed and co‐ordinates. The site main controller, key personnel and other senior officers will attend it. 

The center will be equipped to receive and transmit information and directions from and to the incident 

controller and other areas of the works, as well as outside. 

Emergency control center will therefore contain the following: 

(a) An adequate number of external telephones; 

(b) An adequate number of internal telephones; 

(c) Radio equipment; 

(d) A plan of the hazard prone area along with following 

• Sources of safety equipment; 





• Fire‐fighting system and additional sources of water; 

• Site entrances and roadways, including up‐to‐date information on road works; 

• Assembly points; 

• Location of the works in relation to the surrounding community; 

(e) Notepads, pens and pencils; 

(f) A nominal roll of employees; 

(g) A list of key personnel, with address, telephone numbers, etc. 

The emergency control center should be situated in an area of minimum risk. 

6.10 EMERGENCY SERVICES: 

The following emergency services will be made available: 

A. Medical Facilities: 

A medical practitioner will appoint on part time basis for checking the general health of plant personnel 

including routine check‐ups. Emergency treatment like first aid kits with people trained in imparting first aid 

services will always available at the plant. 

B. Safety Appliances: 

Gas masks, self‐breathing apparatus, canister, relevant safety appliances should be kept in the concerned 

departments. 

6.11 EMERGENCY CELL: 

Emergency cell consisting of members from HSE and other group will be made. There will be list of 

emergency staff with their addresses and other contact information. They will take care of recovery 

measures and actions during and after emergency to stabilize physical and social demands, restore and 

improve capabilities / facilities. 





After sudden impact of disaster the first task will be to recognize the extent and type of damage. Having 

established where exactly the disaster impact has occurred, the first priority will be casualty management, in 

case of any causality. Search and rescue will be vital life saving activities to which maximum efforts and 

attention will be devoted. Special attention will be given to the evacuation, care and protection of 

vulnerable groups. Life saving resources will be mobilized and the Medical facilities / first aid at pre 

identified medical centres will be provided to the affected personnel. 

In case the disaster strikes at the night and electrical supply has been disconnected, floodlight with the 

generator will be arranged. For flood or surge because of cyclone evacuation, small powered emergency 

boats will be arranged. 

If a disaster strikes beyond the control of the proposed management measures help will be solicited from 

nearest industrial units in addition to district and state administration. The management plan will establish a 

linkage at district level to address inter alia the following: 

• Damage (physical and human) assessment and immediate needs. 

• Stock piling of emergency supply like food, medicine, shelters, etc., 

• Maintenance of communication networks. 

• Identification of temporary shelters or evacuation centers. 

6.12 POST DISASTER ACTIVITY: 

Post disaster information will be collected and analysed in order to restore the plant to its normal activities. 

The objective will be to develop an over all system of accounting for damage and the assessment of 

preliminary needs and to define the relationship between these and what will be required in order to 

facilitate long term development. The damaged structures will be surveyed. Immediate restoration plan will 

be put in to action and the structures will be restored to the original position. The needs will be assessed in 

terms of medical, health care, disease surveillance, shelter, water supply, etc. Relief efforts that are already 

underway will be evaluated so as to estimate the further requirement. 





Finally the information will be generated that will be used by the management for future disaster in terms of 

degree of preparedness required for improvement if any. 



7.1 GENERAL 




PROJECT BENEFITS 

Navlakhi presently handles import and export of cargo only by means of litherage. The exporting litherage 

port consist of various shallow water berthing facilities, shore structures like storages and transit godowns, 

platforms and paving, Broad Gauge Railway line. At present only two vessels can work at the anchorage 

simultaneously. The present handling and storage facility for coal is disorganized in form of irregular coal 

dumps. The method of coal handling generates heavy problem of dusting. Also the present infrastructure is 

grossly inadequate. Moreover there is no direct berthing arrangement at Navlakhi as a result Kandla port, 

which is just 30Km away on the opposite (Western) side, is over saturated and over congested. 

Beside these, due to inadequate development the socio‐economic structure & cultural pattern of the region 

has also been influenced. At present the employment potential is very low in existing port. This has 

undermined the socio‐economic structure, cultural pattern, region development, many other cultural‐social 

and economic aspects. 

Looking towards all these inadequacy, M/s. DOTL Proposes to set up independent import/storage and inland 

movement facilities for importing and exporting goods at the above place. By setting up such facilities, 

employment opportunity, social & cultural aspects and many other development aspects will be up lifted 

with improved quality. Thus this facility will be the initiative for the over all development of the region. The 

Project Cost is Rs. 242 Crores. 


Chapter‐7: Project Benefits



7.2 EMPLOYMENT & OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS 

The proposed project has numerous benefits for the State of Gujarat which are listed below: 

• This proposal would mean development of this area on lines with progressive policy of Govt. of 

Gujarat. 

• The proponent has planned to recruit numbers of skilled, semi‐skilled and unskilled manpower 

during the construction phase and indirect employment through contracts for civil construction, 

Mechanical erection, electrification, pipeing works and associated amenities. The indirect 

employment potential of the projects would be significantly beneficial for the area. 

• The proposed project is expected to employ about 150 people of various skills which would mean 

income to about 150 people. 

• This proposal would generate funds for the Govt. of Gujarat in terms of lease rent or the like, and 

lead to productive use of vast space which is presently lying idle. 

• The proposal while generating income for people and Govt. of Gujarat does not create any nuisance 

or disturbance to existing port activity or local people conducting work / business in adjoining areas. 

• Additional activities which would b supportive in nature to the port project shall also be developed in 

the near by areas which will generate indirect employment opportunities. 

• General infrastructure of the area would be enhance resulting in the social upliftment of the local 

inhabitants. 

• Greenbelt development in existing premises is planned by the proponent for the proposed project 

would also add to the physical infrastructure by adding aesthetic value in the existing scenario. 

Thus, it is envisaged that the proposed projects together will have significant benefits starting from benefits 

to local area to benefits to Indian economy as well as the global environment. 










ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 

8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (EMS) 

An environmental management system is the process used by an organization to manage, review, correct, 

and improve the organization’s approach to business. An Environment Management System (EMS) is a tool 

for managing the impacts of an organisation's activities on the environment. An EMS offers a structured way 

to incorporate environmental considerations into day‐to‐day operations; it promotes continual 

improvement of the environment and human health. The concept of EMS is very much similar to financial 

management system. As management system monitors, regulate and audit the income and expenditure 

thus ensuring a regular check on the company’s performance and take positive steps if any diversion from 

the objective and criteria is found with an aim of ensuring better management of financial resources to 

provide aid in the growth and development of the company, similarly an EMS monitors and check the 

environmental performance, integrate and implement the environmental management and its performance 

with and along the routine operations of a company, long and short term planning, quality management 

system and take positive steps in case of any diversion with a view to ensure better and enhanced 

performance. 

8.1.1 COMPONENTS OF AN EMS 

In order to develop an EMS an organization has to identify the impacts, set targets to reduce the negative 

impacts, plan and decide the targets and set proper and appropriate steps to achieve the targets effectively 

and efficiently. 

The most important component of an EMS is commitment towards an organization which is a two‐fold 

process and has in a symbiotic manner by both the staffs and the organization. Apart from this other vital 

components which form part of EMS considered are: 





A. Environmental Impact Identification: 

Any economic development project, whether it is a simple and small or a large and complex it has some 

environmental implications. The environmental implications may be beneficial or adverse, but the main 

objective of impact identification is to specify areas that are likely to be affected by the implementation 

of a project. Environmental impact, by definition, implies an alternation of environmental conditions or 

creation of a new set of adverse or beneficial environmental consequences caused by the action under 

consideration. It refers to identification and documentation of the actual and potential environmental 

impacts of an organization's operations need to be undertaken. This can be achieved through 

undertaking an environmental audit. Impact identification starts at the early stage of scoping when data 

on both the project and surrounding environment are made available. As the EIA study progresses, more 

data become available on the environment and socioeconomic conditions. The preliminary identification 

of impacts from scoping may be confirmed or new impacts may be identified as requiring investigation. 

This work has been done as a part of the EIA study which is already explained in earlier chapters. Further 

the impact identification shall be recorded and reported with the ongoing activities of the proposed 

project as a managerial routine. 

B. OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS: 

Decision of objectives and targets are of prime consideration which is possible only after environment 

audit. A sound and marked environmental audit can only enable in the determination of positive and 

feasible objectives and targets. While fixing objectives and targets it should be bared in mind that they 

should be feasible, specific and effective. It is always advisable for an organization to formulate stringent 

long‐term objectives so as to encourage and enhance stable and continuous growth and performance. 

However, it is also advised that the targets and objectives should be continuously and timely revised so s 

to ensure better results. 

Such objectives and targets are dependent on the impacts identified and observed at the time of 

procession of the activity of the proposed project and are set as per the impacts observed and recorded. 





C. CONSULTATION: 

This component mainly aims at ensuring committed staffs to the organization. A proper and sound 

consultation with community and staffs should be done before implementation of EMP. This is very 

essential in order to assure that the staffs are completely devoted, committed and focused to EMP. In 

order to develop the commitment of staffs an organization can also take steps like providing a copy of 

the environmental policy as part of orientation to the employees, conducting of awareness training, each 

employee is expected to identify to their supervisors training that they feel would help to improve their 

performance, etc. which shall not only encourage commitment of staffs but also increase their 

competence level. It can also help to improve public perception of the company, one of the benefits of 

implementing an EMS. 

Consultation with staff, local communities, associated experts/contractors, relevant organization and 

managerial bodies should be conducted at regular intervals or as and when required with a view of 

reviewing EMS work, discuss the problems concerned, share opinions and provide suggestive measures 

for the possibility of further improvement of EMS and EMP. 

D. OPERATIONAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: 

operational and emergency procedures mainly aim at ensuring that they are congruent with 

organization’s environment objectives and targets and suggest required steps in case of any diversion. 

However, any changes if any should be included in the document and clearly specified. 

E. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: 

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) describes the processes that an organization shall follow to 

maximize its compliance and minimize harm to the environment. 

F. DOCUMENTATION: 

This is one of the most crucial and important component which focuses on having a documented proof 

for all objectives, targets, policies, responsibilities and procedures along with information on 

environmental performance and its impacts. This is mostly useful in verifying environmental 

performance to staffs, regulatory and community and can also be used at a later stage for any further 

study as and when required. 



G. TRAINING: 



This component mainly focuses on developing trained and competent staffs. This mainly deals with 

familiarizing the staffs with all their responsibilities, duties and tasks associated with them for 

implementation of EMS. For this purpose different organizations follow various measures in order to 

infuse them with necessary skill and motivation required for effective and efficient implementation of 

EMP. 

H. REVIEW AUDITS AND MONITORING COMPLIANCE: 

This component mainly targets towards smooth and subtle functioning of an activity. Prior and essential 

reviewing of audit and monitoring compliance should be done so as to achieve the stated objectives and 

to modify and steer the policies laid down with time in order to meet its goals. Monitoring is also one of 

the vital components which ensures whether all the requirements are met or not and everything is 

carried on in a systematic and planned way. 

I. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT: 

This is the most important component as everything is based on the concept of continuous 

development. An EMS as said to be most efficient only when it is responsible for providing continual 

growth and improvement to the organization by reviewing and monitoring the targets and objectives set 

by the company. The policy and procedures laid down in this direction should be constantly monitored 

and checked and any changes if required should be ensured if the objectives are to be met in the most 

efficient way. 

8.2 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) can be defined as “an environmental management tool used to 

ensure that undue or reasonably avoidable adverse impacts of the construction, operation and 

decommissioning of a project are prevented; and that the positive benefits of the projects are enhanced”. 

EMPs are therefore important tools for ensuring that the management actions arising from Environmental 

Impact Assessment (EIA) processes are clearly defined and implemented through all phases of the project 

life‐cycle. This plan also helps an organization map its progress toward achieving continual improvements. 





Each organization is unique and, as a result, so is Environmental Management Plans. The level of detail and 

length of an EMP shall vary depending on the type of organization, the complexity of its processes and the 

maturity of the organization in understanding its environmental responsibilities. Some plans may end up 

being only a few pages long, while others could become extensive documents 

An EMP consists of: 

‐ Environment Protection Plan to reduce impacts and risks. Issues related to existing legislation, codes of 

good engineering practice, proponent commitment, and similar other tasks are also discussed here. 

‐ Summary of Impacts and Risks. These are the actual expected impacts and risks of the projects, which 

shall need to be managed, monitored, and reported. 

‐ Impact Management and Environmental Enhancement to balance adverse impacts by providing 

alternate benefits to adversely impacted persons or biophysical systems. 

‐ Environmental Effects monitoring (monitoring plans). 

‐ Impact Reporting. 

Addition sections of this chapter document: 

‐ Implementation of Environmental Management Plan 

Institutional strengthening needs 

Training and technical assistance needs 

Public participation 

EMP Implementation Schedule 

EMP Costs 

The emphasis is on identifying issues and options, to guide the detailed design of specific EMP measures as 

part of programme and project feasibility studies. Environmental Management Planning gives you the tools 

to assess and manage environmental issues during every phase of your project or operations. The outcome 

shall minimize the risk of costly, time‐consuming environmental issues, while maximizing productivity and 

performance. It provides a framework through which environmental priorities, responsibilities and risks are 

systematically managed. EMPs, which are often a key component of a project's regulatory filings, provide 





the basis for assurance that environmental factors shall be carefully managed throughout the project 

lifecycle. 

8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN 

Environmental protection plan includes the mitigation measures and other environmental management 

activities for any project. This is an important aspect to preserve & improve the environmental quality of 

project area 

8.4 IMPACT & MITIGATION FOR AIR ENVIRONMENT 

8.4.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE 

During Construction phase, Gaseous emissions from DG sets and transportation vehicles are expected to 

cause deterioration in the Ambient Air Quality. Also digging operations will involve stock pilling of the soil 

that may become source of fugitive dust emission especially during dry weather. Though the gaseous 

emissions are not expected to contribute significantly to the ambient air quality, some generic measures to 

reduce fugitive and gaseous pollutant emissions during the construction phase shall be implemented. 

• Water sprinklers will be used to control the fugitive dusts. 

• Prudent and good construction practices will be used to minimize the spread of sediments, which 

are stirred during pile driving and other construction. Mainly stock piles, excavated earthen 

materials etc. shall be managed with water sprinkling to avoid dust /soil being airborne from the 

specific site 

• Diesel driven construction machinery and equipments shall be fitted with appropriate silencers, 

will not be left idle for prolonged periods of time, and be subjected to regular scheduled 

maintenance to minimize the exhaust emission. 

• The vent of the DG sets shall be positioned at a sufficient height to ensure dispersal of exhaust 

emission to meet the standards set by CPCB. 

• Vehicle engines shall not be left running when not in use. 

• Improperly functioning equipment and vehicles shall be removed from the project site or shall be 

repaired before returning to service. 





• The contractor working for the project shall ensure that waste arising from the construction 

activity on site, shall not be burnt in the premises. 

• Regular inspection of haul roads and construction site should be carried out to ensure regular and 

timely removal of construction debris to the dumping sites. 

• Construction materials shall be stored in properly designed covered storage House or enclosed 

storage area. 

8.4.2 OPERATION PHASE: 

During Operation phase, Gaseous & fugitive emissions from DG sets, welding & cutting and transportation 

vehicles are expected to cause deterioration in the Ambient Air Quality. During the loading and unloading of 

the import and export materials are expected to cause adverse effect. Significant air emission also increases 

due to loading and unloading & stacking of coal. 

• Water sprinklers will be used to control the fugitive dusts. 

• Proper facilities / infrastructure (like enclosed/covered fabrication &paint shop, DG set with stack 

of adequate height & internal diameter etc.) shall be provided which shall consecutively helps in 

preserving the environmental status of the region by reduction of the adverse impacts from the 

operation activities 

• Burning of solid wastes or waste oils shall be strictly prohibited. The entire solid waste generated 

shall be disposed adhering to the Hazardous Waste Management Rules 1989 & 2003. 

• Greenbelt will be provided in and around the premises area, around the coal stack yard and along 

the roads to minimise the generation of fugitive coal dust. 

• All the internal roads will also be asphalted to reduce the pollution level. 

• Emission from the equipments/machineries & transportation vehicles shall be monitored on 

regular basis. 

• All necessary equipments/machineries shall be in good condition for proper operation. 

• For transportation, loading & unloading of goods, closed conveyor belt system shall be provided. 





• To control the fugitive dusts from coal handling, adequate moisture content shall be provided 

• Enclosure for transport vehicles/ship/barges/storage vessel, spraying of water on road & ground 

can effectively implemented to control the coal dust problem. During the operation phase proper 

EMP shall be place for handling of coal. 

• Area dressing shall be done, water shall be sprinkled and compaction of the whole area shall be 

carried out. 

• Water bound Macdam ( WBM) Road Net work shall be done in the whole area for truck 

movement to prevent dust emission. 

• The complete periphery of the storage yards shall be covered with tin sheets of sufficient height 

about 5 metres especially to cover the coal heaps in the yard & ensure that the height of coal 

heaps does not exceed the height of tin shade. 

• Water sprinkling arrangement shall be made within the premises and periodical sprinkling of 

water shall be done to ensure that coal burning does not take place. 

• We shall provide water spraying system for coal wetting before loading in a truck to reduce the 

dust level significantly. 

• The trucks used for transporting the goods shall be covered by the tarpaulin and overloading in 

truck shall not be allowed. to prevent the dusting and spillage of goods from the truck. 

• Employees shall be provided with sufficient environmental management & safety materials. They 

shall be given proper training as well as display of the summarized Environmental management & 

Safety Procedures shall be made available at site through signboard. 

• Regular Air monitoring and inspection of the environmental management practices shall be 

carried out and the necessary documents & records shall be maintained. 

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8.5 IMPACT & MITIGATION FOR WATER ENVIRONMENT 

8.5.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE 

The water requirement during the construction phase will be 25 to 30 KLD including the domestic water 

requirement. The water requirement for construction phase will be met by Pipeline being laid by GWSSB 





from piplya. The major impacts on marine water quality are envisaged due to the civil works activities like 

driving of piles, construction of berth, approach way, movement of construction equipments etc. During 

these works the turbidity level may increase in the local body which may lead to the considerable impacts on 

marine resources. The runoff from the site containing construction materials, debris, and construction waste 

and excavated earthen materials may have adverse impacts on the water environment especially on nearby 

marine water habitat, which in turn can increase turbidity in and consequently affects the rate of the 

photosynthetic activity of the aquatic life. Other sources of potential impacts arise from uncontrolled run – 

off from the labour camps and accidental spill of oil etc. in to surface water bodies. 

• During concrete work, care should be taken that no mortar or cementing material should fall in 

the water as this will not only pose impacts but also would lead to loss of material. 

• As a precautionary measure this circumstances lead to providing of plastics sheet or tarpaulin in 

order to avoid any chance of dumping of construction materials into the water. 

• Storage area of the construction material shall be at adequate distance from the coastal 

(Marine/CRZ) area to prevent any chances of contamination of coastal/marine environment as 

well as to facilitate proper / efficient construction work 

• Runoff (Wastewater) from the construction work shall be carefully managed to ensure the 

prevention of entry of contaminants arising from construction work/site. 

• Spillage or leakage of construction material in the nearby aquatic habitat is envisaged. Care shall 

be taken to minimize the chances of the Spillage or leakage of construction materials. 

• Construction materials like concrete shall be prepared out of the coastal area. 

8.5.2 OPERATION PHASE 

During operation phase, For domestic purpose water requirement will be 40,000 lit/day whereas for 

operation the water requirement will be 3,95,000 lit/day. The water requirement will be furnished through 

GWSSB water supply. The net quantity of domestic wastewater generated will be about 35,000 lit/day. For 

operation purpose 3,95,000 lit/day water will be used out of which major portion will be reused for various 





purposes like sprinkling on coal & washing. Other issue during the operational phase will be water from 

washing & sprinkling on coal. Some minor bilge or wash water contaminated with oil and solid particulate 

matter may be generated during the maintenance operations. 

• The net quantity of domestic wastewater generated will be treated in the Sewage Treatment Plant. 

The treated wastewater will be used for green plantation. 

• The sewage generated from the ships will also be treated & disposed off as per MARPOL convention 

and hence there will be no risk of contamination of surface or ground water. 

• Wastewater contaminated with oil and solid particles shall be collected and treated at ETP plant 

constructed at the premises. 

• Wastewater from the washing and sprinkling of coal shall be collected in collection sump and treated 

in ETP. 

• Regular monitoring of water quality will be carried out at the site and in nearby surface bodies to 

keep track of adverse environmental changes. 

The guidelines which will be followed by the cargo loading or unloading goods at the jetty. 

• Ships shall be prohibited to discharge oil or oily water such as oily bilge water containing more than 

15ppm of oil within 19kms of land. 

• Harmful substances in the packaged from will not be disposed of in the sea. 

• Sewage generated at the ship will not be disposed off in the sea unless it is treated or is disposed of at a 

certain distance away from the land. 

• Garbage produced on the ship will be kept on board and will be discharged either ashore or in sea at a 

certain distance away from land. 

(a) Sewage Treatment Plant 

The domestic sewage overflow from the septic tanks will be treated in the proposed sewage treatment plant 

of 50 m 3 /day capacity designed on Activated Sludge Process as described below. 

System Description: 





The process is based on activated sludge principle, where the organic matter present in sewage are 

decomposed by biomass present in suspension inside the tank. The external oxygen source is provided to 

satisfy the process requirement. 

Primary Treatment 

The sewage generated form the source is first of all passed through oil and grease chamber in order to 

remove free oil present in it. As the density of oil is less than that of water it will start floating on the surface 

of water. The chamber arrangement is so provided that the floating oil is restricted to get in to outlet zone of 

chamber. Oil floating on the surface of water will be collected by the controlled openings provided into 

chamber. Then the sewage is allowed to enter in to equalisation tank. Equalisation tank serves the purpose 

of both flow equalisation and characteristic equalisation. Air is provided in to equalisation tank for better 

mixing and to avoid solids accumulation inside the equalisation tank. 

Activated Sludge Process 

After equalization, sewage is transferred in to aeration tank. In aeration tank aerobic bacteria present in 

suspension decompose the organic matter present in sewage. The desired level of biomass required will be 

maintained to achieve best possible performance. The oxygen requirements of suspended biomass will be 

satisfied by diffused aeration, which is cost effective method over conventional aeration methods. The 

biomass generated inside the tank is allowed to settle in to clarifier by gravity. The part of settled biomass is 

recycled back to maintain MLSS level inside the aeration tank. Rest of settled sludge is transfer to the sludge 

drying bed for moisture removal. The treated sewage from clarifier is allowed to collect in to supernatant 

sump. Further the collected treated sewage is passed through pressure sand filter for further polishing. The 

quality achieved of treated sewage is well below the GPCB discharge standards. 

Description Of Unit Operations Of STP 

Screen Chamber: 

Bar Screen shall be installed prior to the sewage entering into the sewage treatment plant. All the floating 

impurities shall be retained against the screen and liquid sewage shall further flow to the oil and grease 

tank. 



Oil & Grease Tank: 



The sewage after screening will be passed through oil & grease tank. A vertical baffle wall shall be provided 

in the oil & grease tank. The oil & greasy material shall be retained on the surface of the water by the baffle 

and the sewage free of oil and grease shall further travel to the equalization tank. 

Equalization Tank: 

The oil free sewage from the oil & grease tank will be then subjected to the Equalization tank where, pre 

aeration is given. Proper mixing and flow Equalization will be ensured in the Equalization Tank. 

Aeration Tank: 

An aeration tank shall be designed adequately to take care of the organic loading subjected in the aeration 

tank. Adequate retention period shall be maintained in the aeration tank for proper biodegradation of the 

organic waste. Artificial aeration shall be provided by means of diffused aeration system with required 

oxygen transfer efficiency. Aeration shall be done through Air Diffuser Grid connected to a twin lobe rotary 

air compressor. The biomass will be re‐circulated back into the aeration system after settling of sludge in 

order to maintain the required MLSS. 

Chemical Dosing Tank & Flocculation Channel: 

The chemical treatment will be given in a minor dose to take care of suspended inorganic & organic 

impurities. The sewage will be pumped to the flocculation chamber. Chemicals like alum and 

polyelectrolyte will be fed from the chemical dosing tank into the flocculation chamber. Chemical mixing 

with the aerated sewage will be ensured in the flocculation chamber where the chemical reaction will be 

initiated to clarify the water of suspended inorganic as well as organic impurities. 

Clarifier: 

The sewage fed with optimum chemical dosage will be fed to the clarifier where, the treated sewage will be 

allowed to settle. Clarifiers shall be provided with a hopper bottom tank where the settled sludge shall be 

collected at the hopper bottom. The supernatant from the clarifier will be collected in the supernatant 

sump for disinfections. 



Chlorination tank: 



The supernatant from the clarifier will be collected in the treated water storage tank where a mild dose of 

disinfectant of sodium hypochlorite will be given through a metering pump to ensure that the treated 

sewage is free of pathogenic, harmful micro‐organism and can be safely used for gardening purpose. 

Dual Media Filter: 

The tertiary treatment system shall consists of a dual filter media generally refereed as GFCC / AT i.e. 

Graded Filtration Cum Coal escensing Column followed by activated Carbon. It is a pressure vessel with a 

system of valves and frontal piping. Granular sand bed with graded media will sandwich a layer of activated 

carbon in the pressure vessel. This set of filter media shall filter out all the micro level organic impurities and 

will also act as a polishing unit. The treated effluent shall now be free of all odours, colour and organic 

impurities and be fit for reusing in the gardening purpose. A provision of back washing the system shall also 

be provided to ensure consistent quality of the treated effluent. The back wash water shall be diverted to 

the equalization tank through the Sludge Drying beds. 

Sludge Drying Beds: 

The sludge from clarifier will be collected in the sludge drying bed. The sludge drying bed is filled with a 

graded filtration media wherein, the liquid gets percolated which is in turn diverted back to the Collected 

into equalization tank. The solid sludge will be retained on the top of the sludge drying bed, which is allowed 

to dry and finally sold out to manufacturer as per guidance of CPCB. 





The detailed flow diagram of the Sewage Treatment Plant 

is shown in Figure: 8.4.2(a) 





(b) Effluent Treatment Plant 

There will not be any type of manufacturing activity, the effluent will be generated from handling of coal 

operation, washing etc. It will contain mainly solid particles which shall be treated into Effluent Treatment 

plant having capacity of 300 m 3 /day which consists of primary and tertiary treatment. The following 

Treatment shall be adopted for treatment of the effluent. 

Description Of Unit Operations Of ETP 

Screen Chamber: 

The effluent shall be firstly passed into screen chamber where barscreen shall be provided. The main 

function of this unit is to remove large particles, Floating matter if any etc. 

Equalization Tank: 

The effluent from screen chamber shall be passed into Equalization tank where, pre aeration is given for 

uniformity and homogenous mixing of effluent. Proper mixing and flow Equalization will be ensured in the 

Equalization Tank. 

Chemical Dosing Tank: 

The chemical dosing tank shall be provided for the lime and ferrous Sulphate & polyelectrolyte. The 

chemical slurry shall be prepared and filled in the dosing tank from where it will be mixed in effluent 

stream coming out from the equalization tank. 

Primary Settling Tank: 

The effluent after from equalisation tank after dosing shall be transferred into Primary settling tank. Here 

the effluent shall be allowed to settle. The settle sludge at the bottom shall be led to the sludge drying 

beds and the clear supernatant shall be stored into supernatant sump. 

Supernatant Sump: 

The effluent from primary settling tank shall be collected into supernatant sump. 





Pressure Sand Filter & Activated Carbon Filter: 

From the Supernatant sump, the effluent shall be pumped into the pressure sand filter to remove excess 

suspended solids. From the Pressure Sand filter, it shall be pumped to activated carbon filter where final 

polishing of the effluent is to be done to reduce the BOD, COD, S.S. and colour. This treated effluent will be 

completely reused. 

Storage Tank for Treated Effluent: 

The treated effluent after tertiary treatment shall be stored into stored tank and it will be reused in washing 

purposes &sprinkling on Coal. 

Sludge Drying Bed: 

Sludge from primary settling tank will be dried into Sludge Drying beds. Sludge drying beds shall be filled up 

the filter media in four layers viz. (1). Rubble ‐ 100mm thick (2). Kapchi‐100mm thick (3). Coarse sand ‐ 

100mm thick (4). Fine sand ‐ 200 mm thick. Leachate is once again taken into Equalization tank. The sludge 

cakes will be then filled into HDPE bags and HDPE bags will be put into the Storage Room. Finally it will be 

sold out to manufacturer as per the guidance by CPCB. 





The detailed flow diagram of the Effluent Treatment Plant 

is shown in Figure: 8.4.2(b). 





8.6 IMPACT & MITIGATION FOR LAND ENVIRONMENT 

8.6.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE: 

During the construction phase, activities like excavation for foundation, earth‐filling, clearing, stripping, 

levelling the sites and vehicular movements will entail changes in the landscape. The excavated earth 

material if stacked loosely may result into runoff to the mud flats resulting in loss of topsoil. A temporary 

labour colony will be developed which produce solid wastes may pose impact on land. The construction 

waste may pose impacts on land environment by contamination of soil. Accidental spillage of fuels and 

lubricants oils will be affect the soil quality. 

• The small amount of construction debris and surplus excavated material shall be disposed of in 

suitable pre‐identified areas 

• Dumping areas shall be biologically reclaimed 

• Storage & handling of construction materials shall be done properly to avoid spillage or leakage 

which may cause release of the material in environment causing adverse impacts. 

• In no condition major contamination shall occur beyond the periphery of construction site to prevent 

any effects on the marine & coastal ecology, human, terrestrial biota and avian community. 

• Excavated earth will be stored in stockpiles and covered with plastic/tarpaulin sheets & will be 

maintained separately and reused for landscape development along the corridor. 

• Solid waste generation form the temporary labour colony will be taken care by the waste disposal 

plan. 

• Construction wastes shall be utilised for PCC works, Road construction, and other feeling 

requirement etc 

8.6.2 OPERATION PHASE 

Under ordinary and safe operating conditions, no adverse impact is anticipated on land during the operation 

phase. The main source of land pollution would be the solid waste generated from the premises area and 

workers colony, other source for contamination of land during the operational phase are spillage/leakage of 

materials or fuel and scrap such as discarded containers etc. 





• Operational area of concern for soil contamination by spillage/leakage of materials or fuel shall be 

lined to prevent entering of contaminating materials in the soil under the area. 

• Proper and designated facilities shall be provided for filling fuel in ships & other 

technologies/equipment/machineries. 

• The type of solid waste generated such as waste pieces of wires, paints, discarded drums etc. Scrap 

material shall be reused in operation or shall be sold to the approved scrap dealers. The used oil & 

discarded drums / empty containers shall be sold to the approved recycler/scrap dealers. 

• Dumping of solid wastes or waste oils on land shall be strictly prohibited. The entire solid waste 

generated shall be disposed adhering to the Hazardous Waste Management Rules 1989 & 2003. A 

designated solid/hazardous storage area designed as per guidelines of CPCB shall be provided with 

proper floor lining. 

8.7 IMPACT & MITIGATION FOR NOISE ENVIRONMENT 


The principal goal of noise control is to ensure that project noise does not exceed acceptable parameters 

and that noise levels are not injurious to health and do not create a nuisance. The major Impact on noise 

level of the proposed project, during the construction phase, is envisaged due to the noise generation by the 

operation of the machineries, equipments and some mechanical works. 

• During night time transportation activities shall not be conducted to avoid high noise level in nearby 

villages/locality. Only in case of emergency the transportation activities shall be allowed in night 

time. 

• All vehicles shall be equipped with the horn of low noise level which is recommended by authority to 

avoid impacts on noise level. Further, adequate silencers must be attached with all vehicles to reduce 

the noise. 

• Machineries/equipment causing high noise level shall not be operated during the night time. 

• It would be ensured that the equipment used during construction is properly maintained to keep 

noise emissions within the permissible limits. 





• Construction machinery should be in good working condition and engines turned off when not in use. 


During the operation phase the major source expected to increase the noise level at the jetty area are arrival 

of cargo. Noise level is also increase due to vehicular movement to transport export and import goods. 

Operation of DG set for emergency power supply also creates noise. Due to increase in various activities 

there may be some increase in background noise levels. 

• Provision of Personal Protective Equipments and their proper usage shall be ensured for eardrum 

protection of the workers as well as visitors. 

• Sufficient Green belt shall be developed as a part of mitigation measures to noise generated 

during operation phase and to protect the human & other faunal species in the vicinity of the 

proposed project. 

• The use of damping material such as thin rubber/sheet /acoustic enclosure for insulating the 

noise generating sources like DG set. 

• Periodic monitoring of sound level at suggested places shall be carried out. 

• Machines with low sound pitch shall be used and vehicles with noise level shall not be operated 

at night 

• Transport vehicles shall be set in operation only at time convenient with the residents equipped 

with low noise engine 

• Vehicles with low horn noise shall be used equipped with silencers shall be used as transport 

vehicles. 

• Periodical maintenance of all equipments and transport vehicles shall be mad mandatory 





8.8 IMPACT & MITIGATION FOR ECOLOGY & MARINE ENVIRONMENT 


The proposed project area is generally barren and covered by muddy inter‐tidal zone having low nutrients. 

Surrounding area has small pockets of agriculture areas cultivated for rain fed crops. Salt tolerant plants 

dominate general vegetation of this region. Extensive low‐lying coastal areas which get inundated during 

hightide are mostly barren and is considered as wasteland. During site preparation only wild shrubs and few 

degraded mangroves will be removed. The increased noise level during construction phase can disturb the 

migratory and resident bird population. Moreover this, the nearest marine sanctuary & ecological habitat of 

fauna is located at distance more than 5 kms. 

• Adjacent marine sanctuary or mangrove area shall not be disturbed in any activity or person engaged 

in construction activity 

• On regular basis monitoring shall be done to avoid contamination of natural habitats. So that no risk 

of considerable bio‐magnification of contamination can occur due to the contamination of the 

habitats 

• The proponent shall prepare a plan for mangrove plantation near the site and in the various suitable 

areas around the project location. The proponent shall star the plantation with the construction 

activity. 

• Mangrove protection plan shall be formulated and implemented in the very inception of the 

construction activity. 


• Proper infrastructure shall be provided in order to prevent destruction of the existing mangroves as 

well as marine environment. 

• Mangrove Development, Protection & Management plan shall be prepared & implemented by the 

proponent and effective provision of Mangrove Awareness Program for the development and 

protection of mangroves especially for employees shall be made in the Plan. 





• Disposal of effluent & sewage shall not be made in to the nearby/adjacent marine as well as other 

ecological habitat to prevent impacts on the ecological structure & marine habitat of the area. 

• Any kind of solid wastes shall not be dumped in to the marine environment as well as on land of 

premises /surrounding area. 

• A comprehensive greenbelt shall be developed within the premises as per CPCB guideline in 

consultation of local forest office and /or other professional in the respective field. 

• Any activities causing impact on marine environment especially in the sea/gulf & water front area as 

well as surrounding coastal area shall be prohibited to ensure that the operation of the proposed 

project does not affects the marine & ecological environment of the area. 

• Contamination of marine water caused by any means of project operation shall be avoided to 

prevent adverse impacts on ecology due to biomagnifications. 

• Regular monitoring of the local area shall be done to inspect any residual impacts on ecology or 

marine environment caused by the project operation. Up on citation of any such impacts, 

management shall concentrate on designing of efficient mitigation measures & management practice 

to prevent the impacts at earliest. Necessary technologies/facilities for prevention of such impacts 

shall be provided immediately by the proponent. 

8.9 IMPACT & MITIGATION FOR SOCIO‐ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 


The socio‐economic quality of the area is found to be very poor. There are many social & economical 

problems in almost all human communities are prevailing in the entire area. Lack of employment, 

infrastructure facilities and poor per capita income against high expenditure are the common major 

problems of the people of the area. These altogether have suppressed the growth of the area, which 

ultimately has adversely affected the socio‐economic quality of the area. 

• Significant opportunity of direct & indirect employment and uplifting of the economic status of the 

area will be the major affirmative impact of the proposed project. 





• Project developer will employ local people in the construction phase to meet the significant human 

resource requirement for construction works so that the locals would get opportunities for 

employment. 

• Local population would also get opportunities in related services activities like small contractors, sub 

contractors, supply of construction materials, supply of basic facilities like eatables to the site etc. 

The construction activities will generate lot of employment in the ancillary activities. 


• The proposed project shall result in significant employment during the operation. Proponent shall 

give priority to appointment of local people to maximum extent during the employment process for 

proposed project. 

• Safety training shall be provided to all the workers. The workers shall pass through the medical 

examination prior to recruitment and periodic medical checkup shall also be carried out. 

• The industry shall carry out welfare activities and provide basic amenities to employees and 

surrounding villagers. 

• Emergency response plan and disaster management plan shall also be placed to take care of adverse 

impact in case of any incident of accident. Such plans shall also be helpful to the local villagers/area during 

the incidence of Natural Disaster. 





8.10 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT 

Implementation of greenbelt programme is of supreme importance for any development. The plantation 

and green belt development in an area not only functions as foreground and background landscape features 

resulting in harmonizing and amalgamating the physical structures of the plant with surrounding 

environment but also acts as pollution sink. Plantation also replenishes the air and improves the water and 

soil quality. It also acts as a noise barrier and it is a crucial interface in the management of the environment. 

Proper design of greenbelt around the pollution sources could play a significant role in abatement of 

pollution. Thus, implementation of a forestation program is of paramount importance for any industrial 

development. In addition to augmenting present vegetation, it will also check soil erosion, make the 

ecosystem functionally more stable thereby making the climate more conducive and restore the water 

balance. It can also be employed to bring areas with special problems under vegetal cover and prevent 

further land deterioration. A well designed greenbelt development and landscaping will also improve the 

aesthetics of the site area. 

The green belt has many benefits like; 

• protect natural or semi natural environments; 

• improve air quality within urban areas; 

• protect the unique character of rural communities which might otherwise be absorbed by expanding 

suburbs. 

• habitat for wild plants and animals. 

• cleaner air and water 

Thus, implementation of afforestation program is of paramount importance for any industrial development. 

In addition to augmenting present vegetation, it shall also check soil erosion, make the ecosystem 

functionally more stable thereby making the climate more conducive and restore the water balance. It can 

also be employed to bring areas with special problems under vegetal cover and prevent further land 

deterioration. A well designed greenbelt development and landscaping shall also improve the aesthetics of 

the site area. 





Comprehensive greenbelt/plantation program shall be undertaken in an around the proposed project. For 

this purpose following things shall be considered:‐ 

• Local tree species shall be preferred for plantation 

• The species selection shall depend upon crown shape, surface of bark and leaves, flower, colour, 

capacity of growth in the wide variations of ecological conditions etc 

• Provisions shall be made so as to ensure easy and cheap availability of species and fertilizers 

required so as to encourage and motivate the concerned authority and bring awareness amongst 

the masses 

• The tree species for plantation also depends on the area of plantation hence due care shall be 

taken in this aspect 

• trees having spreading canopy shall be planted 

• Due care shall be taken for protection and ensuring growth of the new species by implementing 

new and substantial fertilizers and appropriate watering and other irrigation facilities 

• Mixing commercial fertilizer, cow dung, pest control powder in the topsoil, should prepare a 

mixture of soil so as to give a substantial growth 

• Selection of domestic species suitable for the local climatic conditions shall be preferred over the 

alien ones. 

• Methods of planting and date of planting shall be consistent with documented guidance cited by 

the concerned authority 

• It shall be ensured that plant is planted to proper depth ensuring seed or planting material to 

contact soil moisture uniformly 

• Planting dates shall be scheduled during periods when soil moisture is adequate for germination 

and establishment 

• Soil condition and position attributes such as pH, available water holding capacity, aspect, slope, 

drainage class, fertility level, salinity, depth, flooding and pounding, and levels of toxic elements 

that may be present. 

• Resistance to disease and insects common to the site or location. 





Apart from these following criteria shall be followed in order to ensure effective implementation of 

programme:‐ 

1) Fast growing speed 

2) Thick foliage 

3) Perennial and evergreen 

4) Large leaf area index 

5) Indigenous plant species 

6) Resistive air pollutants 

In Green belt area about 1000 tree per acre of land as prescribed by Gujarat Pollution Control Board shall be 

planted. Proponent has decided to develop at least 33% of land of total land as green‐belt with 

comprehensive greenbelt development plan including the mangrove management plan. The landscapes are 

colourfully developed by planting decorative plants like Lantena, Ferucaria, Nerium, Durenta, Helicornia 

bushes etc and trees like Pletoforum, Bottelpalm etc. & the right plant species shall be selected in 

consultation with expert Horticulturist & forest dept. The land shall be chosen timely with permission of 

relevant concern authority for land utilisation for forestry/greenbelt. 

8.11 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY 

The construction and operational procedures shall be in general ensures minimal disturbance to ambient 

ecosystem during construction/operation phase. Some of the aspects, by the virtue of the code as well as 

good engineering practice to be adopted by the client in their construction contracts which shall ensure 

minimization of the impact during the construction phase by the client through the third party inspection. 

Over and above this it is proposed that, Proponent shall require all its contractors and their subcontractors 

to maintain their work areas properly. The construction contract shall include provision of penalties and 

disciplinary action for contractors or subcontractors who do not maintain proper sanitation and 

environmental conditions in their working areas. The contractors shall also be briefed on the conditions 

imposed by regulating agencies on the project, the potential problems and mitigation measures and their 





obligations in the meeting those requirements. Proponent/local port office shall ensure that the contractors 

implement their instructions properly while constructing by incorporating appropriate conditions in the 

contract documents. Some of the safety aspects to be implemented are as under; 

• Monitoring safe working procedures through safety work permit system and provided safety 

supervision. 

• Safety audit of mechanical equipments and electrical installations. 

• Distribution and keeping of personnel protective equipment and first‐aid items to all working 

groups and at offices. 

• Preparation and updating of safety standards and safe working procedures. 

• Accident investigation, emergency handling and documentation of accident reports. 

• Planning, organizing and conducting training programmes for employees on safety, safe 

working procedures for various related activities. 

• Planning, organizing and conducting safety awareness programme for contractors and 

community. 

The responsibilities for implementation of the mitigation measures are delegated to the project‐promoting 

institution. They must mobilize appropriate expertise to design diverse types of mitigation measures, not all 

of which may be available within the Board. They can collaborate with other institutions in the public and 

private sectors. Effective results in this regard can be obtained if the collaborators co‐operate in the 

implementation of the mitigation measure. An attempt has been made to identify the likely collaborators in 

designing the mitigation measure required for this project. 

8.12 RELEVANT ACTS / RULES / POLICIES / GUIDELINES 

The laws on pollution prevention and control and environmental protection are listed below: 

• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 (as amended up to 1988) and Water 

(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules 1975. 

• The Air ((Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 (as amended up to 1987) and the Air 

(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982. 

• The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 





• The Environmental Impact Assessment Notification 1994 (amended up to 2000) 

• Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 1991 (amended up to 2002) 

• Hazardous Wastes (Management Handling) Rules, 1989 (amended up to 2000) 

• Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, and Rules 1981 (amended up to 1992) 

8.13 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL 

All project activities will be monitored to ensure that appropriate environmental mitigation activities are 

implemented and to identify areas where Environmental Management Plan compliance is not satisfied. 

Effective monitoring will allow corrective actions to be identified and implemented in a timely manner. 

8.13.1 Formation of Environmental Management Cell (EMC): 

Monitoring and feedback becomes essential to ensure that the mitigation measures planned by 

environmental protection function efficiently during the entire period of operation, an environmental 

management cell comprising senior officials may be constituted. 

8.13.2 Function Environnemental Management Cell (EMC): 

EMC will perform the following functions: 

1. Monthly review of Environmental problems and monitoring of installation / performance / maintenance 

of pollution control measures. 

2. Enforcement of latest rules and regulations under relevant environmental protection Acts. 

3. Preparation of budgetary estimates to seek sanction for new pollution control measures if required and 

/ or for up‐gradation of existing ones based on new technologies. 

4. Emergency planning. 

EMC shall meet at least once a month and take stock of progress of work relating to decision taken and 

targets set in the previous meeting. 





8.13.3 Formation of Task Force: 

A task force having organizational set‐up comprising staff of various grades shall be constituted. The task 

force will ensure following tasks: 

1. Monitoring activities within core and buffer zone of as per program given in Chapter 5 

2. Monitoring of efficiency of pollution control schemes. 

3. Preparation of maintenance schedule of pollution control equipment and treatment plants and see that 

it is followed strictly. 

4. Inspection and regular cleaning of settling tanks, drainage system, etc. 

5. Green belt development 

6. Water and energy conservation 

7. Good housekeeping 





8.14 DREDGING & DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL: 

Dredging is an excavation activity or operation usually carried out at least partly underwater, in shallow seas 

or fresh water areas with the purpose of gathering up bottom sediments and disposing of them at a 

different location, mostly to keep waterways navigable. Such an activity may cause negative impact to 

aquatic life by injecting disposed off materials into it. 

Capital dredging will not required for the proposed project as final bed level at the berth is about ‐12 

meter& required bed level for the vessel to the berth is access ‐12 meter & hence no dredging is required in 

primary stage. Sounding chart to justify the fact is enclosed. 

8.15 MANGROVE CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT PLAN 

Mangrove forest is an important ecosystem in tropical coastal areas as living places, nursery areas of fish 

species, water birds, migrating birds and some kinds of land animals. In addition, mangrove forests helping 

to remove air pollution, limit coastal erosion, and protection from saline water intrusion, storms. There is a 

close relationship between humans and mangrove forest because 90% of fisheries products come from 

there. Mangrove forest areas can be used for aquaculture development, which brings a high economic 

return and a valuable exporting resource. 

Mangrove is very less amount in proposed project site. And all degraded mangrove is present in small 

patches (To justify this fact map is enclosed).However, proponent will prepare Mangrove management plan. 

The mangrove lands that, used to be considered as "waste land" in the past, have recently been treated as a 

valuable ecosystem, especially for their unique features. Mangrove forests have been traditionally utilized 

by the local people for a variety of purposes. The forest of the mangrove ecosystem is capable to yield the 

following direct benefits: 

1. Lumber or similar construction wood; 

2. Poles, fuel wood, fishing gear, etc.; 





3. Raw materials for the wood‐based industry of various nature and including board mills, rayon mills, 

match factories and charcoal products, etc.; 

4. Non‐timber products including tannin (mostly from bark) to supply raw materials for leather tanning 

industries, fishing net processing units, thatching material for roofing and raw materials for indigenous 

medicine; 

5. Edible products including honey and wax, game animals, meat and fish, fruits, drinks and sugar. 

The mangrove ecosystem can yield the following intangible or indirect benefits: 

1. Natural spawning ground for fish and crustaceans, especially for shrimps and prawns 

2. Contribution to mud flat formation and control of erosion; 

3. Capability to check inland salinity intrusion; 

4. Enhanced capability to combat the impact of cyclone and tidal surge; 

5. Enhanced capability to function as a shelter belt during storms and cyclones. 

8.15.1 Mangrove Reserves And Conservation 

The influence of mangrove ecosystems extends beyond the mangrove forest limits into the coastal waters. 

The mangroves are exported at high rates into the coastal zone and support the productivity of this water. 

The realization of the fact that mangroves are being constantly depleted and that existing management 

techniques are inadequate to maintain this valuable ecosystem as a whole, has raised awareness of the need 

to create mangrove reserves in an attempt to conserve this ecosystem including its flora, fauna and other 

biotic and antibiotic components in its natural state. It is essential to systematically conserve the biodiversity 

in the mangrove ecosystem and manage well for the use of mankind. The management issues are 

categorized into: 

(a) Conservation of the ecosystem: 

Afforestation(distinct conservation effort) 

Legislation(including laws and policies); 

Monitoring and Surveys (land and aerial, etc.); 

Protection(including conservation, parks and reserves development, etc.); 





Recommendations; 

Soil conservation; 

Status studies 

(b) Sustainable use: 

Culture (Agriculture, Aquaculture ‐ capture fisheries, culture fish, etc.), 

Natural products useful for medicinal purposes, drugs, etc.); Other products (timber, salt production, 

honey, etc.); 

Socio‐economic aspects; 

Tourism 

8.15.2 Recommended Management Strategy 

Mangrove users, along with the mangrove dwellers, need to receive due consideration and to be 

incorporated into such management activities to ensure people's participation at large. It is suggested that 

the following may be considered in this connection. 

1. Mangrove management planning should be a consultative effort between government, non‐ 

governmental agencies, resource users, mangrove dwellers and the scientific community. 

2. The project proponent shall conduct activities and awareness program in association with aforesaid 

organisations/persons for the mangrove protection / conservation & development. 

3. Public awareness should be raised regarding the value of mangroves with special emphasis on their 

linkage effects. 

4. An information database needs to be improved with systematic investigations and necessary 

communication & efforts shall be made with the relevant organisation/authority. 

5. Cooperation among various mangrove institutions should be enhanced to exchange ideas and 

experience in the field of the mangrove ecosystem and its management. 

6. Mangrove Nursery shall be established in the suitable area near the proposed site. 

7. Novel methods should be developed for planting seeds at the final site and protecting seedlings from 

uprooting by wave action and encircling wrasse. 

8. A method of fertilization should be devised that eliminates the possibility of fertilizer runoff 





9. Methods should be developed for preserving mangrove seeds by sun‐drying, which results in a 

stable grain‐like product 

Mangroves owe their existence to the mangrove ecosystem. Mangrove habitats are among the most 

intriguing places on earth and are special places on the threshold of time, where the life of the sea and the 

life of the land merge in a biological blur. The continuous world‐wide depletion of mangroves through 

conversion of mangrove lands to other uses is alarming. Present mangrove management techniques have 

often failed to retain the original level of the resource. The dynamic nature of the ecosystem needs to be 

duly considered and an integrated management approach on a sustained yield basis, under the umbrella of a 

total coastal zone management plan, needs to be initiated with the creation of true mangrove reserves to 

conserve biodiversity at large. 

8.16 BUDGETARY PROVISIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 

The following budgetary provisions have been kept for environmental management as under. 

1. Cost of STP ‐ Rs. 50 Lacs 

2. Cost of ETP ‐ Rs. 50 Lacs 

2. Cost of Green belt development ‐ Rs. 10 Lacs 

Mangrove plantation ‐ Rs.50 Lacs 

Total Cost ‐ Rs.1.60 Crore 

In addition to this, a budget of Rs. 50 lacs is also allocated for recurring cost of Environment Management 

System every year 





8.17 CSR: SOCIAL WELFARE & UPLIFTMENT ACTIVITIES 

Dharamsi Morarji Chemical Co. Ltd is known for actively participates in social welfare program and organise 

the social activities. They directly organises various programs for social welfare & upliftment of society they 

contributes in activities conducted by other organisations by providing financial & other aids. They believe 

in success, with the trust and support of the local communities. 

Dharamsi Morarji Chemical Co. Ltd have created following facilities for welfare of it’s employees and of 

local communities: 





• Medical help for staff and workers. There is 24 x 365 facility of dispensary and availability of Doctor in 

the factory premises. 

• A has provided separate space in the premises for worker’s Credit Cooperative Society 

• Educational aid scheme for employees' children for studies. 

• Death benevolent fund: If an employee passes away, there is a scheme to give monetary help to his 

family. As per this scheme, a certain amount is contributed by each employee from his monthly 

salary and the equivalent amount of the total contribution made by the employees is added by the 

employer. A cheque of the total amount thus collected is handed over to the family of the deceased. 

• Natural Calamities Fund: The employees donate generously to the sufferer of Natural Calamities. 

Recently employees donated their one day salary to the Tsunami sufferers. Employer added equal 

amount of the total employees’ collection. 

As M/s. DMCC (Dharmashi Marorarji Chemical Company) has promoted its subsidiary company called DMCC 

Oil Terminal (Navlakhi) Ltd (DOTL) company will also undertake similar CSR upliftment activities including 

the following way: 

Company has decided 

• To supply the drinking water to local people. 

• To increase the water storage capacity of reservoir which is located at Dahisara village 

• To provide the free Medical facility for local public. 

• To Construct public health dispensary and avail free ambulance facility to the staff and local villagers 

to construct primary and secondary school and give free education to the local public 



9.1 GENERAL 




SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 

The infrastructure development in Gujarat has been remarkably increased in recent years. Industrial 

development & modernisation has also found to be on its appreciable level, these developments 

significantly contribute to our Country’s economy & revenue. Many states of India are having a well defined 

maritime policy. Gujarat is one of them and at present the support of the Government for the port sector is 

significant. It is well known that Gujarat has the longest coastline in the country, and has one of the highest 

tidal ranges in the world. 

The Dharamsi Morarji Chemical Co. Ltd. is a well established organisation standing in the country from last 

75years. The company is mainly associated with manufacturing and marketing of chemicals and fertilizers 

and it has also executed chemical projects on turnkey basis within and outside India. The group has 

obtained ISO 9001‐200 Certification from BVQI. 

Considering the strong support from the Government & liberalization policy of Central Government to the 

port sector, M/s DMCC (Dharmashi Marorarji Chemical Company) has promoted its subsidiary company 

called DMCC Oil Terminal (Navlakhi) Ltd (DOTL)., as Infrastructure Company in the year 1998. The proposed 

project of DOTL was designed to construct a jetty, an approach Trestle & Road bridge on Sui creek. Storage 

yard were proposed for handling the LPG & Oil to be imported & exported. Due to some constraint, the 

project could not be started. The management of Dharamshi Morarji chemicals Company Ltd. There after 

decided to modify the project activity by replacing the LPG product by solid cargo handling for Coal, Food 

grains, Fertilizers, Steel/Scrap, Timber, Salt and other general cargo. Finally, they signed an MOU with 

Government of Gujarat in the vibrant Gujarat investment summit in 2005; M/S. DOTL has already obtained 

the NOC (CTE) from Gujarat Pollution Control Board. M/S. DOTL has also received the approval from Gujarat 

Maritime Board (GMB). There was some debate regarding the existence of forest area in the proposed site. 

A jointly survey was carried out by the forest department & the DILR of Gujarat Government & verdict that 

the proposed project does not fall in the forest area. The EIA has been conducted for the proposed 


Chapter‐9: Summary & Conclusion



infrastructure project for constructing a jetty, a approach trestle and Road bridge on sui creek along with 

storage yard for handling and storage of solid cargo like Coal, Food grains, Fertilizers, Steel/Scrap, Timber, 

Salt and other general cargo. 

9.2 ABOUT PROJECT 

9.2.1 LOCATION 

Navlakhi port is located in Rajkot district of Gujarat which is at the head of inner Gulf of Kutch on the west 

cost of India. This is the only port in Rajkot district of Saurashtra under the administrative control of Gujarat 

Maritime Board.(Proposed site shown in Figure 1.1) The port is Located at a distance 44 Km (23.75) North 

East of Bedi (Minor Port) and approximately 45 Kms (24.3Nm) from Kandla Port (Major Port). The existing 

port is anchored in Hansthal Creek and is situated at the junction of Sui and Versamedi Creek. 

9.2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 

The present Infrastructure available at Navlakhi is grossly inadequate. The present handling and storage 

capacity of good is disorganized and this generates heavy problem. It is envisaged that in next 5 years the 

potential for Navlakhi port is estimated to increase. Looking forward to these importance of port M/s DMCC 

decided for jetty construction to handle multiple cargo. The identified site for the jetty as well for the on 

shore facility is located west to the existing Navlakhi Port area and on the west of the side of Sui creek in the 

Hansthal Creek of Gulf of Kutch. 

The proposed berths are to be located near the Navlakhi anchorage within the Hansthal creek. The shoreline 

is marked by a MUD FLAT followed by a virgin back up land. The mud flat is about 1300.0 m long beyond 

which the deeper water is available at about 1700m distance where the depth of water is 10.5 m. 





It is proposed that the DMCC Oil Terminals (NAVLAKHI) Ltd will develop following facility at the port site: 

1) Jetty Structure: 

The proposed Outfitting Jetty will be used for berthing of export &import materials. this facility will be used 

for dispatch of the material as well as easy loading and unloading of the materials, etc. It will be also used for 

berthing of idle barges/ Vessels/ Tugs etc. In case if minor repairing works arise in ships during the 

transportation shall be rectified at jetty. Therefore overall operation will become easy. 

A finger jetty of length 440 meter x 42 meter wide will be constructed, which will cater to 3 vessels of 

various lengths simultaneously. The bathymetry of the area presents very undulating and uneven seabed 

with depths varying from a minimum of 2.5 m to maximum 13.5 m. 

2) Approach Trestle: 

1500 meter approach trestle will be provide to connect the jetty head with the land & lagre diameter 

vertical piles will support this structure to take care the lateral thrusts due to current & waves. A road way of 

13 meter will be provide with provision, on either of its sides to accommodate the coal conveyor line & pile 

rack 

3) Road bridge over Sui creek : 

A 6 km of roadway of usual type of construction will be providing which will connect the mud island with 

Navlakhi port. A road bridge would be constructed over sui creek, which will carry the roadway, coal 

conveyer line and pipe rack. 

4) Bar Channel: 

A barge channel connecting the anchorage with Navlakhi port will be provided just above the proposed jetty 

structure so that barges can move to and from port. A gap of 275 meter will be provided between the barge 

channel & the vessel working alongside of the jetty. 

List of materials witch are import & export. 

IMPORT: Coal, Steel/Scrap, Container,), Timber & general Cargo 

EXPORT: Food Grains, Steel, Salt, DOC, Containers & port driven general Cargo 





9.2.3 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Land Requirement: 

The proposed project is in the water front of marine water course of Gulf of Kutchh. The project requires 

53.53 hectares of land for the development of the proposed port. The break‐up of land onshore is 11.88 

hectares and offshore is 41.65 hectares. 

Cost of Project: 

No. Description Amount in Crores 

01 Area Development, Designing & Construction work 222.00 

02 Machineries, fabrication and erection 20.00 

9.3 UTILITY REQUIREMENT 

1) Water Requirement: 

Total 242.00 

During the construction phase water requirement will be 25 to 30 KLD & in operation phase domestic 

purpose water requirement will be 40,000 lit/day & for operation the water requirement will be 3,95,000 

lit/day. The source of water will be the Pipeline being laid by GWSSB for pipliya. 

2) Power Requirement: 

The provision of the electric system depends on level of automation in cargo handling and types of 

equipment used. Based on the experience it is expected that power supply of 8 to 10 MVA is required 

3) Man Power: 

The proposed project is expected to employ about 300 people of various skills & unskilled during 

construction & operation phase. 





9.4 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & NEED OF EIA STUDY: 

The proposed port development Project at Navlakhi is a project which requires water front along with 

necessary marine infrastructures. It is considered as a permissible activity under the CRZ Act. 

Notification on Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) 1991 (Main Notification S.O .114 E Dated 19 th February, 1991 

and as amended till date) provides for declaring the Coastal Stretches as Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and 

regulating activities i.e. imposing restrictions on industries, operations and processes in the CRZ. 

CRZ is defined as all coastal stretches of seas, bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and back waters which are 

influenced by tidal action (in the land ward side) up to 500 m from the High Tide Line (HTL) and the land 

between the High Tide Level and Low Tide Line (LTL). The HTL means the line on the land up to, which the 

highest water line reaches during spring tide (the HTL shall be demarcated uniformly in all parts of the 

country by the demarcating authorities). 

The notification provides for construction of ports, harbour, jetties, wharves, quays, and spillways, under the 

following regulations: 

• Clearance shall be required for any activity, within the Coastal Regulation Zone only if it requires water 

front and foreshore facilities. 

• The clearance to be required from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, GOI for operational 

constructions for ports and harbours and light houses and constructions for activities such as jetties, 

wharves, quays and spillways, and also for activities with investment exceeding Rs. 5 Crores. 

The area of study covers a radius of 10 kms, around the proposed site at Navlakhi. The proposed facility falls 

in the inter tidal area classified as CRZ – I (ii) of the CRZ Notification, 1991 as amended till date. 

9.5 BASELINE DATA 

In the present age of Industrialisation, it has become very essential to determine the prevailing quality of the 

environment & planning of precaution & prevention for avoidance of environmental pollution/thread by any 

manmade activity. The determination of the baseline environmental study is the most important task for the 





effective & best accomplishment Environmental Impact assessment study as well as planning of mitigation 

measures & management activities/strategies for environmental impacts associated with the manmade 

activity. Keeping these vital aspects of environmental study the baseline environment was determined for 

the proposed projects. 

The proposed jetty for handle multiple cargo of Ms. DMCC Oil Terminals (NAVLAKHI) Ltd is to be located at 

Navlakhi Port, Dist. Rajkot which is Notified Port area of GMB, Gujarat. Baseline study in the study area 

covering an area near to the project site has been conducted as a part of the EIA study for the proposed 

project. Environmental samples and information/data have been collected with reference to the guidelines 

of MoEF/CPCB. The baseline primary & secondary data were collected by EIA team, with special respect to 

the guidelines of MoEF/CPCB. Baseline data were collected for environmental Regimes as listed below: 

9.6 IMPACT PREDICTION 

The task of determination & assessment of Impacts of proposed project has been carried out based on the 

study of project activities, baseline environment status of area, ecological status and legal frameworks. The 

impacts of the proposed project have been studied for construction & operation phases. There is no activity 

found accountable to create any major adverse impact on environmental quality. 

Activity of the Project Potential Impacts Without Mitigation 

Construction Phase 

Site preparation and Construction 

activities. 

• In some extent marine ecology may change. 

• Local Temporary Impacts because of Air Contamination 

due to dusting as well as Noise generation 

• Construction waste generation & land contamination 

• Biological structure & Occupational Health Hazards 

associated with construction works 

• During site preparation wild shrubs & degraded mangrove 





Handling & transportation of 

materials (loading & unloading) 

Water Consumption & Waste 

Generation & Management 

Operation Phase: 

Handling & transportation of 

materials (loading & unloading) 

will be removed. 

• Impacts on land due to spillage/leakage of chemicals or 

materials. 

• Gaseous contamination due to 

volatile/evaporative/leakage loses of 

chemical/gases/materials. 

• Occupation Health issues associated with Operational 

Hazards 

• Risk associated with Fire & Explosion Hazards. 

• Generation of domestic wastewater 

• Generation of industrial wastewater from runoff from coal 

sprinkling & washing 

• No chance of water pollution as the waste water 

generated from domestic activities shall be treated in soak 

pit and transfer to STP for the further treatment and 

treated water will be used for gardening. 

• Solid waste generation and contamination of land or water 

due to disposal /leakage/spillage of solid waste 

• Impacts due to air borne materials & odour from the solid 

waste storage area. 

• Impacts on land due to spillage/leakage of chemicals or 

materials. 

• Gaseous contamination due to 

volatile/evaporative/leakage loses of 

chemical/gases/materials. 

• Occupation Health issues associated with Operational 

Hazards 





Water Consumption & Waste 

Generation & Management 

• Risk associated with Fire & Explosion Hazards. 

• Generation of domestic wastewater 

• No chance of water pollution as the waste water 

generated from domestic activities shall be treated in soak 

pit and transfer to existing STP for the further treatment 

and treated water will be used for gardening. 

• Solid waste generation and contamination of land or water 

due to disposal /leakage/spillage of solid waste 

• Impacts due to air borne materials & odour from the solid 

waste storage area. 

Adverse impacts on health & safety due to hazards of operation works as well as materials handling & 

storage is found major among all the adverse impacts, however that impacts can be reduced to a negligible 

amount by proper mitigation measures. 

Thus it has been estimated & predicted that the overall impacts would be almost be nullified. In furtherance 

to these, the study and evaluation of impacts, has shown that the proposed project would have major 

encouraging impacts due to greenbelt development & employment. Thus viewing to overall Impact of the 

proposed project it is noticed that the impacts are almost none. 

9.7 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 

9.7.1 Air Environment 

EMP during construction phase: 

• Water sprinklers arrangement, good construction practices will be used to minimize the spread 

of sediments, the DG sets shall be positioned at a sufficient height, the construction waste shall 

not be burnt in the premises, Construction materials shall be stored in properly designed covered 

storage area. 

EMP during the operation phase: 





• Water sprinklers will be used to control the fugitive dusts, Burning of solid wastes or waste oils 

shall be strictly prohibited, Greenbelt will be provided in and around the project area, All the 

internal roads will also be asphalted to reduce the pollution level, All necessary 

equipments/machineries shall be in good condition for proper operation & EMP shall be 

prepared for coal handling. 

9.7.2 Water Environment: 

The water requirement for construction phase will be met by Pipeline being laid by GWSSB for Dahisar. 

Impact is envisaged during the construction & operation phase. 


• During concrete work, care should be taken that no mortar or cementing material should fall in the 

water, dumping materials covered with plastics sheet or tarpaulin, Runoff (Wastewater) from the 

construction work shall be carefully managed to ensure the prevention of entry of contaminants 

arising from construction work/site. 


• The net quantity of domestic wastewater generated will be treated in the Sewage Treatment Plant, 

The sewage generated from the ships will also be treated & disposed off as per MARPOL convention, 

Wastewater contaminated with oil and solid particles & runoff water from coal & washing shall be 

treated in ETP plant. 

9.7.3 Land Environment 

Land use patterns of the surrounding area would not changed as it already used for port activity with some 

open land/back‐up area. The proposed project is in the water front of marine water course of Gulf of 

Kutchh. 


• Dumping areas shall be biologically reclaimed, Storage & handling of construction materials shall be 

done properly to avoid spillage or leakage, Excavated earth will be stored in stockpiles and covered 





with plastic/tarpaulin sheets & will be maintained separately and reused for landscape development 

along the corridor, Construction wastes shall be utilised for PCC works, Road construction, and other 

feeling requirement etc, 


• The type of solid waste generated such as waste pieces of wires, paints, discarded drums etc. Scrap 

material shall be reused in operation or shall be sold to the approved scrap dealers. The used oil & 

discarded drums / empty containers shall be sold to the approved recycler/scrap dealers, Dumping of 

solid wastes or waste oils on land shall be strictly prohibited. 

9.7.4 Noise Environment: 

The major Impact on noise level of the proposed project, during the construction phase, is envisaged due 

to the noise generation by the operation of the machineries, equipments and some mechanical works & 

loading & unloading of material during operation phase. 


• During night time transportation activities shall not be conducted, Machineries/equipment causing 

high noise level shall not be operated during the night time, It would be ensured that the equipment 

used during construction is properly maintained to keep noise emissions within the permissible 

limits, Construction machinery should be in good working condition and engines turned off when not 

in use. 


• Sufficient Green belt shall be developed, Usage of acoustic proof material for walls, ceilings and 

doors, Shock absorbing Techniques shall be adopted to reduce impact due to high 

noise/vibration, Vehicles with low horn noise shall be used equipped with silencers 

9.7.5 Ecology & marine environment: 






• Adjacent marine national park or mangrove area shall not be disturbed in any case, On regular basis 

monitoring shall be done to avoid contamination of natural habitats, Mangrove protection plan shall 

be formulated and implemented in the very inception of the construction activity. 


• The, Mangrove Development, Protection & Management plan shall be prepared, solid wastes shall 

not be dumped in to the marine environment as well as on land of premises /surrounding area, A 

comprehensive greenbelt shall be developed, Proponent shall contribute in to the efforts of 

authority of Marine Sanctuary/ or other organization for protection, conservation & improvement of 

ecological feature & marine environment including mangrove habitat of the area. 

9.7.6 Socio‐Economic Environment 


• Significant opportunity of direct & indirect employment, Project developer will employ local people 

in the construction phase, Local population would also get opportunities in related services activities 

like small contractors, sub contractors, supply of construction materials, supply of basic facilities like 

eatables to the site etc. 


• Safety training shall be provided to all the workers. The workers shall pass through the medical 

examination prior to recruitment and periodic medical checkup shall also be carried out, The industry 

shall carry out welfare activities and provide basic amenities to employees and surrounding villagers. 

9.8 RISK ASSESSMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT 

The proposed project is basically multiple cargo jetty use for import & export of materials. Hence it has been 

noticed that many physical hazards/risk will occur during the operation of the proposed project. Considering 

the probable hazards & risk for the operational process and allied activities, risk assessment has been carried 

out and the details for control & prevention of risk have been formulated as RA & DMP in the EIA report. 

Disaster Management Plan including the onsite & offsite emergency plan has also been prepared and included 

in the impacts assessment study for the proposed project. Necessary safety procedures and other allied 





information for occupation health & safety has been incorporated in the Risk Assessment & Disaster 

Management Plan. 

9.9 CONCLUSION 

The proposed project will be set up in the outer Navlakhi port area of the notified Port of GMB. The project 

area is near Gulf of Kutchh and exhibit good marine ecological conditions as well as navigation aids. As the area 

is already in use for marine operations. Thus the issue of land use conversion or change in land cover does not 

arise. As mentioned in the EIA study report, it has been noticed that the baseline environment is found 

considerably good and after proposed project there would not be any visual difference in the baseline 

condition. Almost all the impacts of the proposed project operations would be restricted to the premises only. 

Proponent shall effectively implement the Mangrove Development, Protection & Management plan for 

control of impacts on mangrove habitat. Proponent also shall implement EMP for Coal handling, Besides these, 

there would not be any considerable negative impacts on environment due to the proposed project. 



OVERVIEW 

In 1986, Eco Chem Sales and Services started with a set of limited services and 

unlimited dreams backed with a vision to develop into a full service environmental 

group. Focused efforts with transparent policies towards pursuit of excellence formed 

the way of life. Very shortly we were recognized as Environmental Specialist. 

Today, the small group has evolved into an organization with several verticals catering 

services to private and public industrial and municipal sectors. The field of expertise 

forms a wide array of channels within engineering and regulatory environmental 

compliance. This includes water, wastewater, solid waste, air, natural resources and 

noise pollution. 

INTRODUCTION 

Eco Chem Sales & Service is one of the leading Companies in the field of 

Environment Consultancy in India. It is an organization with 25 years of rich 

experience dedicated to promotion of advanced environmental technologies and 

indigenous development with Research & Development for industries & community at 

large. 

Eco System Resource Management Pvt. Ltd. an extended arm of Eco Chem is a 

group of Scientists, Engineers, Auditors and Professional Pollution Consultants. We 

are working in the field of Consultancy and turnkey projects since 1986. We are 

equipped with full fledge NABL Accredited Laboratory to measure all pollution 

parameters in air, water, noise, solid waste etc. We are also registered as 

Environmental Auditor with Gujarat Pollution Control Board & carry out environmental 

audits as per the directives of honorable high court.

OUR VISION 

To be a leading global environment consultant, compliance and engineering service 

provider of high repute with a steady and sustainable growth and development. 

It is our mission to: 

MISSION 

• Adopt our Client’s Environmental challenges as our own. 

• Promote recycle and reuse, conserve resources, encourage efficient use of energy and 

improve the environment quality as a whole. 

• Continue to refine the quality of our services, expand and enhance our capabilities, 

increase our efficiency, and heighten the standards of excellence. 

• Elevate the customer service and customer satisfaction to the highest level by providing 

techno-feasible and economically viable solutions to their environmental problems. 

• Provide an equal opportunity for all our employees to succeed and to be rewarded for 

performance and commitment.

Mrs. Rekha S. Shah, M. E. (Environment), is the CEO of the company, giving core values to 

Integrity, Excellence, Generosity, Responsibility & Respect. She is the visionary driving force 

behind each and every activity of the company and her business acumen as a sound 

administrator and financial controller thrust the Company as one of the leading and fast growing 

Environment Consultants in and around South Gujarat. Under her esteemed guidance & 

leadership, the company is cherishing its services by a High Caliber and Talented team of 

Environment Engineers. It is the business entrepreneurship of Mrs. REKHA SHAH enabled the 

Company to serve more than 550 reputed clients within a short span of time. Her inspiration to 

treat every new challenges as the next step to progress, has leading the company towards 

tremendous growth not only in size but also in quality and service. 

Mr. Shirish P. Shah, B. E. (Civil), is the managing partner of the company. He is a technical 

expert in the field of Civil Engineering has a caliber to complete turnkey projects of high repute in 

scheduled time frame giving excellent results. He has very good H.R. Management quality which 

has helped the company to reach the height of excellence. His sincere hard efforts & time 

management has led to development of high faith level in our clientage. 

Dr. P. B. Shah, Ph. D. (Clinical Biochemistry), was awarded WHO Fellowship to study 

laboratory quality control and standardization in clinical chemistry at the Department of Laboratory 

Medicine University Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington in 1985, USA. He 

has devoted his entire service career as a Professor at Medical College- Baroda & Had 

contributed a lot in developing techniques of analysis in Biochemistry. He is a Quality Control & 

Quality Assurance Expert, associated with the company. 

Mr. Dhaval S. Shah - (M.S- Environment, USA), He is having good knowledge on innovative 

technologies in the field of design of Effluent Treatment Plants, Solid Waste Managemen 

Techniques, Statistical data analysis, and wetland wastewater treatment systems. He also has 

knowledge in landfill designs, slope stability analysis, soil consolidation analysis, design o 

Strom water / sewer drainage network, effluent pipelines, air emission modeling, lighting 

surveys and traffic noise modeling. He has an experience in designing the coastal shoreline 

protection structures like cofferdams. He also has the experience in writing severa 

engineering design reports as well as permit application documents related to air, solid waste 

wastewater and coastal engineering media.

OUR VALUED SERVICES: 

Our Expert team is always forwarding assistance to our client exclusively for environmental 

issues, waste management, effluent treatment/recycling, R&D, technological issues & 

development, Liasoning, and many other techno-legal-commercial services. We also provide 

ideal and most effective treatment chemicals for any type of waste & effluent. Some major 

environmental services of our organization are: 

1. ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING & LABORATORY ANALYSIS: 

2. TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES and R&D 

3. OTHER TECHNO-LEGAL SERVICES: 

4. EXPERT SERVICES: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL 

CLEARANCE, CRZ CLEARANCE , FOREST CLEARANCE, CTE & CCA FROM STATE 

POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD 

5. TURNKEY PROJECT FOR ETP, STP, WTP, APC etc. 

6. TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR ETP, STP, WTP, APC Devices etc. 

7. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF ETP, STP, WTP, APC Devices etc. 

8. CONSULTANCY FOR ISO-14001 

9. GENERAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & WASTE 

MANAGEMENT

INFRASTRUCTURE: 

• Skilled and experienced team for various services with dedication & devotion. 

• R & D infrastructure and team for almost all environmental Tasks for quality 

services. 

• Laboratory to carry out Analysis of Water, Waste Water, Stack Emission and 

Ambient Air. 

• Monitoring Equipment for Stack emissions and Ambient Air Quality. 

• Pilot Plant scale treatability studies. 

• Fabrication of Air Pollution & Water Pollution Control Equipments. 

• Marketing for Installation of Effluent Re-Cycling Plant / Incineration System / RO 

Plant / Bio-Towers / Softener Plants. 

CAPABILITY: 

• Designing of Effluent Treatment Plant. 

• Testing of Water, Waste Water & Air samples and carrying out treatability studies. 

• Construction of Effluent Treatment Plant on turnkey basis including the Erection of 

Mechanical Equipment, pipeline fitting etc. 

• Designing, Manufacturing of Air Pollution Control Equipment like dust collectors, 

multi-cyclone separators, wet scrubbers. 

• Preparation of feasibility study reports including compliance with State Pollution 

Control Board, MoEF, CPCB etc.,

ECO CHEM SALES & SERVICE 

Office Floor, Ashoka Pavilion - A, Opp. Kapadia Health Club, New Civil 

Road, Surat - 1, Gujarat, India Phone: 91-261-2231630, 2233075 

Fax: 91-261-2236223 E-mail: eco@ecoshripad.com 

Web: http://www.ecosystemindia.com

Chapter-4: PROBABLE IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

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