MINUTES OF2ND RECONSTITUTED EXPERT APPRAISAL ...

On 17.6.2010, application was submitted to MPPCB for capacity expansion of theFerro alloy unit from 27 TPD to 54 TPD. On 13.1.2011, MPPCB intimated regarding therequirement of environmental clearance for the existing and the proposed project.Accordingly, on 22.2.2011, application was submitted to MoEF for environmentalclearance including existing and proposed quantities and it was presumed that, singleapplication will suffice the requirement for environmental clearance to both existing andproposed capacities. The details of existing as well as proposed project were given inthe EIA report, ToR and final presentation. All the conditions stipulated by MPPCB forthe existing Ferro alloy unit have been implemented effectively. A resolution passed bythe Board of Directors was submitted expressing their apology for the violation,undertaking that no violations will be committed in the future and it is the responsibility ofDirectors to follow all the applicable rules for environment protection. MoEF has decidedthat the matter be placed before EAC to consider the proposal for environmentalclearance to existing as well as the proposed expansion units.The project authorities and their environmental consultant, M/s Creative EnviroServices, Bhopal gave a detailed presentation on the salient features of the project andexisting & proposed environmental protection measures. Following are the existing units:Sl. No. UNIT CAPACITY1 Ferro Alloys Plant27 TPD of Ferro Manganese and1x6 MVA SAFSilico Manganese2Captive Power plantBiomass BasedFollowing units will be installed:6 MWSl. No. UNIT CAPACITY1 Ferro Alloys Plant 27 TPD of Ferro Manganese and Silico1x6 MVA SAF ManganeseThe total project area is 10 acres of which the existing project is in an area is6.05 acres and the proposed expansion will be carried out in remaining 3.95 acres. Theexisting green belt area is 1 acre and an additional green belt of 2.5 acres will bedeveloped in the proposed expansion. The project site falls under Seismic Zone III. NoNational Park / Wildlife Sanctuary is located within 10 km radius of the project site. Onereserve forest, G F Sonawani is located at 6 km away from the project site. ChandanRiveris flowing at around 0.2 km from the project site. Waraseoni town is around 5 kmfrom the project site. Total cost of the project is Rs 48.83 Crores of which the existingferro alloy unit cost is Rs. 36.83 Crores and the cost of proposed expansion is Rs. 12Crores. The cost of pollution control equipment of the existing Ferro alloy unit is Rs. 2.5Crores and for the proposed expansion is Rs. 1.07 Crores.Manganese ore, Dolomite, Pet coke and Carbon paste are used as the rawmaterials. The total power requirement for the ferro alloy units is 12 MW, of which 5.2MW will be sourced through captive power plant and 4.2 MW will be sourced from theMadhya Pradesh State Electricity Board. Raw materials and products will be transported