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Rapid <strong>EIA</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> <strong>of</strong> 3 <strong>Pre</strong>-identified <strong>Hazardous</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> <strong>Disposal</strong> <strong>Sites</strong> <strong>in</strong> NCT - Delhi<br />

Page No.127<br />

Outcome <strong>of</strong> Weighted Impact Analysis without Mitigation Measures<br />

As per the developed criteria, the waste management facility has been rated as less<br />

adversely impact<strong>in</strong>g facility. However, certa<strong>in</strong> mitigation measures have been<br />

recommended <strong>in</strong> order to m<strong>in</strong>imise the impact on the environment.<br />

7.4.4 Mitigation Measures<br />

In order to m<strong>in</strong>imise the adverse environmental impacts aris<strong>in</strong>g out <strong>of</strong> the various<br />

activities perta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g to the development and operation <strong>of</strong> the waste management<br />

facility the follow<strong>in</strong>g mitigation measures have been recommended.<br />

(1) Excavation/ soil fill<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

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Periodic spray <strong>of</strong> water to suppress dust.<br />

Restriction <strong>of</strong> unnecessary movement <strong>of</strong> heavy mach<strong>in</strong>ery.<br />

Use the extra excavated soil to fill low ly<strong>in</strong>g areas.<br />

Develop green belt surround<strong>in</strong>g the site.<br />

(2) Construction <strong>of</strong> bottom l<strong>in</strong>er, cover l<strong>in</strong>er and dra<strong>in</strong>age system.<br />

♦<br />

Spray <strong>of</strong> water to suppress dust.<br />

(3) Construction <strong>of</strong> build<strong>in</strong>gs for personnel facilities, ma<strong>in</strong>tenance shop,<br />

wash<strong>in</strong>g area.<br />

♦ Spray water to suppress the dust while excavation is go<strong>in</strong>g on.<br />

♦ Use construction waste for fill<strong>in</strong>g low ly<strong>in</strong>g areas <strong>in</strong> the vic<strong>in</strong>ity <strong>of</strong> the site.<br />

(4) Load<strong>in</strong>g/Unload<strong>in</strong>g and transportation <strong>of</strong> waste<br />

♦<br />

Dumpers/ tractors used for shift<strong>in</strong>g waste should be checked for<br />

leakages. If leakages are found, they have to be sealed.<br />

♦ After load<strong>in</strong>g the waste, it has to be covered tightly with PVC sheet <strong>in</strong><br />

order to prevent spillage and blow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the waste<br />

♦ Regular health checks have to be carried out for the labourers, who are<br />

<strong>in</strong>volved directly or <strong>in</strong>directly <strong>in</strong> the shift<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the waste. Labourers should<br />

be provided with masks, rubber gloves and gum-boots.<br />

Environment Division, National Productivity Council, New Delhi<br />

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