Final Report

ACTION PLAN FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION IN

CRITICALLY POLLUTED INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS
(ANGUL- TALCHER AREA)

STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, ORISSA

BHUBANESWAR
DECEMBER 2010
 PREFACE

Industries tend to grow in cluster due to certain favourable conditions, which provides
them competitive advantage over the others infractures. Coal, water and iron ore are
one of those favourable factors for Orissa, which has been attracting industries
leading to clusterisation. Clusters of industries, no doubt provide competitive
advantage to the industries and opportunities for waste utilisation, at the hind side, the
cumulative impact on environment tends to cross the threshold of environmental
carrying capacity. Assessment of environmental impacts in a cluster is a complex
multi-dimensional problem which is often difficult to measure and manage. In order
to address such complex problem Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has
developed a Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI).
This is a rational number to characterize the environmental quality of an
industrial cluster following an algorithm of source-receptor-pathway framework.
Industrial clusters having aggregated CEPI score of 70 and above is considered a
critically polluted cluster. In Orissa there are three industrial clusters; Angul-Talcher,
Ib-valley and Jharsuguda with CEPI score of more than 70, thus considered as
critically polluted.
This Action Plan for abatement of pollution in Critically Polluted Industrial
Cluster (CPIC) aims at identifying the boundary, critical environmental attributes and
formulates action plans to abate pollution with an ultimate objective of bringing down
the CEPI score. The draft action plans were presented before the Steering Committee
of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and also uploaded on the web site of
SPCB, Orissa (www.ospcboard.org) for stakeholder’s opinion. The final report is
prepared after incorporating the views of all concerned and revised committee of
CPCB. While going to the press certain omissions and commissions were observed,
which were corrected and also incorporated in this printed version.
 This report is being published for the sensitising all the stakeholders who can
use it for implementing, monitoring and regulating the action plans. Hope, this meets
the expectation of all concerned. I thankfully acknowledge the efforts of Shri Nihar
Ranjan Sahoo, SEE, Shri Simanchal Dash, EE and Ms. Subhadarsini Das, AEE for
preparation of this action plan.

BHUBANESWAR (Siddhanta Das, I. F. S)

December, 2010 Member Secretary
 CONTRIBUTORS

Report review : Shri Siddhanta Das, Member Secretary

Coordination and supervision : Shri Nihar Ranjan Sahoo, SEE

Report preparation : Shri Nihar Ranjan Sahoo, SEE

Shri Simanchala Dash, EE

Editorial support : Shri Bibekananda Bhol, SES

Dr. Akhila Kumar Swar, SEE

Data compilation : Shri Anupam Behera, RO, Angul

Shri Rabi Narayan Prusty, EE
Shri Simanchala Dash, EE
Shri Sitikantha Sahu, RO, Sambalpur
Smt Usha Rani Pattnaik, AES
Ms Subhadarsini Das, AEE

Computer type-setting : Shri Ugrasen Sahu

Shri Nrusingha Charan Dash
 CONTENTS

Chapter Titles Page No

1 Introduction 01
1.1 Introduction and objectives of the study 01
1.2 Area details and location 02
1.3 Demarcation of geographical boundaries 04
1.4 CEPI Score (Air, Water, Land and Total) 07
1.5 Population details of the area 07
1.6 Industry classification and distribution 08
1.7 Grossly polluting industries (GPIs) 09
1.8 Environmental Issues in the cluster 09
1.9 Salient features : Angul – Talcher CPIC 11
2 Water Environment 12
2.1 Present Status 12
2.2 Sources of Water Pollution 14
2.3 Action plan for Compliance and Control of Water Pollution 16
2.4 Existing Infrastructure Facilities 18
2.5 Technological Intervention 18
2.6 Installation of (Common Effluent Treatment Plants) (ETPs) 18
2.7 Government budgetary Support Requirement 19
2.8 Data Linkages to SPCB / CPCB (of Monitoring Devices) 19
3 Air Environment 20
3.1 Present Status 20
3.2 Sources of Air Pollution 23
3.3 Impact of activities of nearby area on the CPIC area 24
3.4 Quantification of the Air Pollution Load and Relative 24
Contribution by different Sources
3.5 Action Plan for compliance and control of air pollution 24
4 Land Environment (Soil and Ground Water) 29
4.1 Land Environment 29
4.2 Soil Contamination 29
4.3 Action plan for abatement, treatment and restoration of soil 29
quality
4.4 Ground Water Contamination 31
 4.5 Solid waste Generation and Management 32
5 Summary of Action Points 34
5.1 Summary of Proposed Action Points (Action Plan for 34
Abatement of Pollution)
6 Calculation of CEPI & Conclusion 38
6.1 Air Environment 38
6.2 Water Environment 41
6.3 Soil / Ground Water Environment 43
6.4 Conclusion 46

Compliance Status to the comments received from CPCB on

i
action plan for Angul – Talcher Area
Summary of Action Plan, industries to whom it is applicable, Annexure - I
ii target date short term and long term goals, the current
status with implementation scheduled
 List of Abbreviations

1. AAQ – Ambient Air Quality

2. AFBC – Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Combustion
3. BF – Bag Filter
4. BOD – Biochemical Oxygen Demand
5. CBM – Coal Bed Methane
6. CEPI – Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index
7. CETP – Common Effluent Treatment Plant
8. CMH – Cubic Meter per Hour
9. CPCB – Central Pollution Control Board
10. CPP – Captive Power Plant
11. CPIC – Critically Polluted Industrial Cluster
12. CTL – Coal to Liquid
13. DO – Dissolved Oxygen
14. DRI – Direct Reduced Iron
15. D/s – Down Stream
16. EC – Environmental Clearance
17. EF – Exceedence Factor
18. EMA – Environment Management Area
19. EMP – Environmental Management Plan
20. ESP – Electrostatic Precipitator
21. GOI – Govt. of India
22. GPIs – Grossly Polluting Industries
23. HCSD – High Concentration Slurry Disposal
24. IPP – Independent Power Plant
25. ISMU – Indian School of Mining University
26. KL – Kilo Liter
27. KLD – Kilo Liter per Day
28. MCL – Mahandi Coal-field Limited
29. MLD – Million Liter per Day
30. MPN – Most Probable Number
31. MSL – Mean Sea Level
32. MTPA – Million Ton per Annum
33. MW – Mega Watt
34. NALCO – National Aluminium Company
35. NAMP – National Ambient Air Monitoring Programme
36. NOx – Oxides of Nitrogen
37. NRCD – National River Conservation Directorate
38. NTPC – National Thermal Power Corporation
39. OCP – Open Cast Project
40. OWSSB – Orissa Water Supply and Sewerage Board
41. PM – Particulate Matter
42. PPM – Parts Per Million
43. PPP – Public Private Partnership
44. REMP – Regional Environmental Management Plan
45. RSPM – Respirable suspended Particulate Matter
46. SLF – Secured Land Fill
47. SMS – Steel Melting Shop
48. SO2 – Sulphur Dioxide
49. SPCB – State Pollution Control Board
50. SPM – Suspended Particulate Matter
51. Sq Km – Square Kilometer
52. TC – Total Colliform
53. TOC – Total Organic Carbon
54. TPP – Thermal Power Plant
55. TPA – Ton per Annum
56. TOR – Term of Reference
57. TSDF – Treatment Storage Disposal Facility
58. U/s – Up Stream
Chapter 1
Introduction

1.1 Introduction and objectives of the study

Environmental pollution in industrial clusters has been a national issue

particularly in a period which is witnessing a rapid industrial growth. The
environmental problem in a cluster is a complex multi-dimensional problem which
is often difficult to measure and manage. In order to address such complex
problem Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) developed a Comprehensive
Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI). This is a rational number to characterize
the environmental quality of an industrial cluster following an algorithm of source-
receptor-pathway framework. Increasing value of CEPI indicates adverse impact
on environment. The objective is to identify the planning needs for abatement
strategies for polluted clusters and eventually bringing down the level of impact to
an acceptable level. Industrial clusters having aggregated CEPI score of 70 and
above is considered as critically polluted cluster. In Orissa three industrial
clusters; Angul-Talcher, Ib-valley and Jharsuguda are identified with CEPI score
of more than 70, thus considered as critically polluted area. However, Ib-valley
and Jharsuguda industrial areas are adjacent and have overlapping geographical
area, thus for clarity and comprehensiveness these two areas are considered to
be one. The model action plan for abatement of pollution in the critically polluted
clusters was prepared on the basis of previous studies conducted by the State
Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Orissa and data collected during various
monitoring programme.

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has calculated the CEPI Score of
Angul-Talcher area as 82.09 and suggested Terms of Reference (TOR) to
formulate an action plan for prevention, control and remediation of various
environmental components of the area. The present report is outcome of the
recommendation of Steering Committee of CPCB. The objectives of this model
action plan is to

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 1. Collect background details of the area with present industrial status and
determine the boundary limits of the industrial cluster
2. Determine the status of present water and air environment and critical
environmental pollution issues within the cluster and draw up model action
plan for abatement of pollution with infrastructural renewal, managerial and
financial aspects and self monitoring system within the industrial cluster
3. Determine the status of present land and ground water environment and
critical environmental land and ground water pollution issues within the cluster
and draw up model action plan for abatement of land and ground water
pollution within the industrial cluster
4. Determine the status of present generation of industrial and municipal solid
waste and hazardous waste. For proper management draw up a model action
plan for management of solid waste within the industrial cluster
5. Determine the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for both the options of
technological intervention and infrastructural renewal for effective
implementation of model action plan.
6. Draw up any other specific scheme or plan for abatement of environmental
pollution in the cluster
7. Incorporate the views of various stakeholders for refinement of the action plan
and effective implementation.

1.2 Area details and location

Angul- Talcher area in the state of Orissa is one of the oldest industrial cluster of
the country. This area is located in the central part of Orissa about 120km from
the state capital Bhubaneswar and 160km from the Bay of Bengal. It is 139m
above the Mean Sea Level (MSL) and is bounded between 20°37´N to 21°10´N
and 84º28´E to 85º28´E (Figure -1.1). The outline of coal block in Angul - Talcher
area is presented at Figure-1.2. Industrialization started in this area quiet early
with operation of coal mines

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 Figure-1.1 Location of Angul- Talcher industrial area

Figure-1.2 Map of Talcher coal field

The first coal mine started operating in 1922 and the area had its first operational
railway line in 1923. River Brahmani and its tributaries form the main drainage
system and source of water. Two National Highways pass through the area
making it an attractive industrial destination. The industrial activities picked up in
sixties, eighties and during first decade of this century. This area has grown
steadily and now is a prominent industrial hub of the country. Coal mines,
thermal power, aluminium smelting, iron and steel, sponge iron and ferro-alloys
are the dominant sectors in this region.

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1.3 Demarcation of geographical boundaries and impact zone with management
area

Angul- Talcher area is one of the 24 problem areas of the country. SPCB had
prepared a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) in 1994. The
action plan recommended in the study has been largely implemented. With
further industrial development in the area, another study was taken up by SPCB
through the Indian School of Mines University (ISMU), Dhanbad in 2009.

For demarcation of boundary of the Critically Polluted Industrial Cluster (CPIC),

evaluation of the environmental quality, pollution load and drawing up the action
plan, inputs from this study was extensively used. Inputs from SPCB’s own
monitoring and survey were also used in this exercise.

Determination of the boundary of the CPIC was started with identifying and
locating the industries on a map. The positions of existing polluting industries
were marked on the collated Topographic sheets. The industries and mines that
have an impact on CEPI score was considered for this purpose.

The demarcation of boundary for Critically Polluted Industrial Cluster (CPIC) for
Angul- Talcher area was done on the following basis.

1. All the major polluting industries are included in the cluster. The industries
and mines that have a bearing on CEPI score have a fall out area and the
fall out area of different polluting industries and mines over lap one
another to produce critically polluted cluster of area.
2. The cluster faces common environmental problems.
3. MoEF notification on critically polluted area. The respective industries and
mines are located on the collated map of relevant topo sheets to
demarcate the tentative critically polluted area and Environment
Management Area for implementation of action plan in a time bound
manner. This Environment Management Area is a larger area and beyond
the Critically Polluted Industrial Cluster Area.

The boundary is drawn by including all the major polluting industries and mines
which are under operation and closely located (periphery to each other). While
determining the boundary care has been taken to include areas having common
environmental problems as per the public opinion expressed in the local news
papers and also expressed during various public hearings that were conducted in
the past for different projects in the area. The boundary of CPIC area was drawn
on collated Topographic sheet and is shown in blue line in Figure- 1.3.

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 A B

CPIC AREA
CPIC
C
AREA

D
F

Figure-1.3: Geographical boundary of CPIC for implementation of action plan

The CPIC is a shoe shaped area bounded by river Brahmani on the East. The
coordinates of the area are:
A- 210 00’ 00” N - 830 07’ 38” E
B- 210 00’ 00” N - 850 14’ 59” E
C- 200 55’ 04” N - 850 06’ 12” E
D- 200 49’ 51” N - 850 09’ 21” E
E- 200 46’ 05” N - 850 18’ 38” E
F- 210 47’ 54” N - 850 23’ 28” E
The area of the cluster is approximately 350 sq km.
1.3.1 Environmental Management Area (EMA)
The environmental management area is an area beyond the CPIC, which is
expected to carry the impact of CPIC. For Angul- Talcher area this CPIC area has been
demarcated as “An area bounded by a circle with a radius of 40km having Tentuloi
village (850-00’ to 850-15’E and 200-45’ to 210-00’N) as the center. The demarcated
critically polluted industrial cluster with the environmental management area is shown in
Figure-1.4. The EMA area is 5026 Sq Km which includes CPIC area and major part of
future coal block and Angul Town.

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 Angul-Talcher Env
Management Area

CPIC
AREA

Figure- 1.4 : CPIC with Environmental Management Area

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1.4 CEPI Score (Air, Water, Land and Total)

The CEPI as calculated by Central Pollution Control Board with the summary of
sub indices is presented in Table-1.1.
Table-1.1 Abstract of CEPI score for Angul- Talcher area
Air Surface Water Land/Ground water
A B C D A B C D A B C D
Actual
Value of 10 9 30 15 15 9 30 15 15 10.75 25 15
EPI
Maximum
Value of 30 20 30 20 30 20 30 20 30 20 30 20
EPI
Total EPI 64 69 65.75
CEPI 82.09

1.5 Population details of the area

The total population of the cluster (CPIC) would be approximately 3.0 lacs.
However actual population can be determined after identification of the villages
within the cluster. The demographic profile of entire Angul- Talcher area covered
under Environmental management area is presented at following Table-1.2.

Table 1.2: Brief Socio-Economic Profile of Angul and Talcher Area as a whole (As
per 2001 Census)

Sl. Items Angul District Talcher

No
1. Distribution of land areas (%) 4.09 0.802
(6375.00 sq km) (427.93 sq. km.)
2. Number of house holds 2,30,711 28,987
3. Number of Villages 1,910 182
4. Total Population 11,40,000 1,43,603
Males 5,87,231(51.50% ) 76,166(53.04%)
Females 5, 52,769 (48.50%) 67,437(46.96%)
Rural 9, 81,000 (86.05%) N.A
Urban 1, 59,000 (13.95%) N.A
5. Sex Ratio (Females per 1,000 males) 941 931
6. Density of Population (per sq. km.) 179 336
7. Total Workers 4,54,000 28,413
Main Workers 2,99,000 (65.85% ) 20,429 (71.90%)
Marginal Workers 1,55,000 (34.15%) 7,984(28.10%)
8. Total Literacy Rate 68.79% N.A
Literacy Rate – SC 56.99% N.A
Literacy Rate – ST 45.36% N.A

N.A. – Not Available

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1.6 Industry classification and distribution
The CPIC is dominated with RED category of industries. There are 8 number of
“17- category” of highly polluting industries (RED-A) and 154 number of “54-
category” (RED-B) industries. The list of RED (A) category of industries operating
within the cluster is presented in Table1.3. The list of RED (B) categories of
industries and mines operating within the cluster is presented in Table-1.4.

Table-1.3 : List of 17 Category of highly polluting industries i.e. Red (A) industries
CPIC.
SL Name of the industry / mine Product Capacity
No
1 Aluminium Smelter Plant (NALCO) Aluminium 0.345 MTPA
2 Captive Power Plant (NALCO) Thermal Power 1080 MW
3 Talcher Thermal Power Station Thermal Power 460 MW
(NTPC)
4 Bhusan Steel Ltd. (CPP) Thermal Power 77 MW
5 Bhusan Steel Ltd. Integrated Steel (DRI) 3.1 MTPA
6 Bhusan Energy Ltd. Thermal Power 300 MW
7 Nav Bharat Ventures Ltd. (CPP) Thermal Power 94 MW
8 BRG Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. Sponge Iron 60,000 TPA

Table-1.4 : List of RED (B) categories of industries and mines operating in CPIC

Sl Name of the industry/mine Product Capacity

No
1 Heavy Water Plant (DAE) Heavy Water 62.7 TPA
2 Ananta OCP (MCL) Coal 12.0 MTPA
3 Jagannath OCP (MCL) Coal 4.4 MTPA
4 Lingaraj OCP (MCL) Coal 13.0 MTPA
5 Bharatpur OCP (MCL) Coal 15.0 MTPA
6 Balaram OCP (MCL) Coal 6.4 MTPA
7 Hingula OCP (MCL) Coal 12.0 MTPA
8 Bhubaneswari OCP (MCL) Coal 10.0 MTPA
9 Chendipada OCP(MCL) Coal 0.35 MTPA
10 Talcher U/G Colliery (MCL) Coal 0.198 MTPA
11 Nandira U/G Colliery (MCL) Coal 0.27 MTPA
12 Nav Bharat Ventures Ltd. Ferro Alloy 75,000 TPA
13 Mangila Rungta (Ferro Alloy Division)(P) Ltd. Ferro Alloy 54,000 TPA
14 Hind Mettaliks Ltd Ferro Alloy 30,000 TPA
15 Global Coal & Mining (P) Ltd. Beneficiated coal 2.04 MTPA
16 Aryan Energy (P) Ltd. - Beneficiated coal Beneficiated coal 1.8 MTPA
17 Spectrum Coal & Power Ltd. Beneficiated coal 4.8 MTPA
18 Ardee Hi-Tech Pvt. Ltd. Beneficiated coal 0.816 MTPA

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 It is also observed that the capacities of some the industrial units in this cluster have
grown many times during past few years. Current Sector-wise scenario of the
industries operating within the CPIC is presented in Table-1.5 and Table 1.6.

Table-1.5 Summary of RED Category industries in Angul- Talcher area

Sl. Type of industries Nos
No.
1 RED-A (17 categories of highly polluting type) 08
2 RED-B (54 categories of polluting type) 144
3 RED-B (Mines) 10

Table-1.6 : Numbers and capacities of RED industries in Angul- Talcher CPIC

Sl. Industrial sector Numbers Capacity
No
1. Coal mines 10 74 MTPA
2. Thermal power plants 5 2011 MW
3. Iron and Steel including sponge 2 3.16 MTPA
iron plants
4. Aluminum smelter 1 0.345 MTPA
5. Ferro alloys 3 0.169 MTPA
6. Coal Washeries 4 9.456 MTPA
7. Heavy Water Plant 1 62.7 TPA
8. Other Red industry including stone 136 --
crushers.
9. Orange and Green industries 12
Total 184

1.7 Grossly polluting industries (GPIs)

Grossly Polluting Industry with the BOD load more than 100 Kg/day or
discharging hazardous substances in the effluent are few in the CPIC. Three
GPIs are operating in the CPIC are Captive power plant of NALCO, Angul,
Talcher Thermal Power station of NTPC and Aluminum smelter of NALCO,
Angul.

1.8 Environmental Issues in the cluster

Nature and magnitude of environmental issues relevant to an area forms the
basis on which action plans are drawn. To identify the critical environmental

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 issues in this area, all major local news papers and proceedings of public hearing
conducted during last two years were scanned and the environmental issues
raised are aggregated and summarized as in the following section. The identified
issues were then corroborated with the various monitoring studies conducted by
SPCB, Regional Environmental Management Plan prepared by ISMU, Dhanbad
and the Site remediation study conducted by National Productivity Council
(NPC), New Delhi.

1. River Brahmani flows along Talcher from north-west to south-east. All the
industries in this area are located along the river with a stretch of about 25km.
There are few small streams like Nandira, Singada, Lingara, Banguru which
flows through this area and feed river Brahmani during monsoon. These
feeder streams flows through the industrial cluster and carry industrial and
urban wastewater. The water quality of these streams and Brahmani river in
the down stream of Talcher needs to be restored.
2. A sodium dichromate plant was in operation which was subsequently closed
in 1998. An estimated 79,000 MT of solid residue which is a hazardous waste
is lying near the closed site and releasing hexavalent chromium to the water
bodies during monsoon.
3. During monsoon the run-offs from various stock piles like coal, minerals, solid
waste etc flows down the area and gets discharged to river Brahmani through
its feeder streams.
4. The level of fluoride in the ground water around NALCO has been found to be
higher than the norm. During post monsoon period there had also been few
instances of burning of paddy crops presumably due to the effect of fluoride
bearing gasses.
5. The ambient temperature of this area rises close to 50°C and the general
perception is that the temperature rise is due to industrialization and mining
activity. The exposed coal seam and stack yards catch fire during summer
season due to self oxidation and contribute to rise in temperature.
6. The industrial activities in this area causes about 75 million tons of materials
are transported between the nodes in a year. The transportation by road is a
cause of nuisance, air pollution and traffic congestion.

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 7. The sewerage from Talcher town is discharged to river Brahmani without any
treatment causing the detoriation of water quality of river Brahmani in the
down stream of Talcher.
8. Amount of land being converted to ash ponds and solid waste disposal
facilities is increasing day by day. This process converts agricultural land to
unproductive barren land.
9. Groundwater level around the mining area is depleting due to extraction of
ground water for the mining activity. This causes acute shortage of water in
the surrounding villages.

1.9 The salient features: Angul- Talcher CPIC

CPIC AREA: 350 km2

ENV. MANAGEMENT AREA: 5026 km2
POPULATION: > 3,00,000
MAJOR RIVER: Brahmani
MAJOR STREAMS: Nandira, Lingra, Banguru,
Singada and Deojhar
MAJOR TOWN: Talcher Town
HIGHWAY: NH-42, NH-23
RED-A INDUSTRIES: 08
RED-B INDUSTRIES: 154
CEPI SCORE: 82.09

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Chapter 2
Water Environment

2.1 Present status

Brahmani is the major river flowing through Angul -Talcher area. River Brahmani
and its tributaries provide bulk of water supply and carry effluent load from this
area. The water quality of river Brahmani is being monitored by the Board under
National Water Monitoring Programme at 18 locations in the entire stretch. Out of
18 locations 04 locations come under Angul-Talcher area. The water quality data
of river Brahmani and its river system is summerised in section 2.1.2.

2.1.1 Water bodies / Effluent Receiving Drains in the Area

River Brahmani enters Angul district through Rengali reservoir and passes
through Talcher sub-division. A multi purpose dam has been constructed over
the Brahmani at Rengali. 250 MW of electricity is generated at Rengali
hydropower station. A barrage has been constructed at 35 km down stream at a
place called Samal. Other rivers of Angul district are mountain streams, which
torrent in the rain and in the summer contain little or no water. However these
reservoirs and barrage are outside the CPIC and in the up stream of CPIC.

Nandira, Lingra, Kisinda, Banguru, Singda and Deojhar streams/nallahs are other
streams flowing within the CPIC area. Effluents and runoffs are mostly received
by River Brahmani through these streams.

2.1.2 Present levels of pollutants in water bodies

The water quality of river Brahmani is being monitored by the Board under
National Water Monitoring Programme at 18 locations of entire stretch. Out of 18
locations 4 locations come under Angul-Talcher area. The water quality data of
river Brahmani and its river system is summarized at Table-2.1.

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 Table-2.1 Water monitoring data for Brahmani River Basin

Sl. Location No. Annual average (2009) value Frequency of Design Existi
No of (Range of values) violation (Percent ated ng
Obs. Parameters of violation) from Class Class
designated
criteria value
pH DO BOD TC BOD TC
(mg/l) (mg/l) (MPN/100 ml) (mg/l) (MPN/
100
ml)
1. Samal 4 7.7 8.4 1.3 1310 0 0 C C
(7.1- (6.9-9.9) (0.9-2.1) (940-1700)
8.2)
2. Talcher 12 7.7 7.8 1.0 1365 0 0 C
FU/s (6.9- (6.6-9.1) (0.2-1.8 (700-2100)
(intake well 8.5)
of MCL,
Talcher)
3. Talcher 12 7.7 8.1 1.2 2342 0 0 C C
U/s, (6.6- (7.4-9.4) (0.6-1.9) (1700-3500
Saranga 8.2)
Bridge
4. Kamalanga 12 7.7 8.2 1.8 6900 0 9 C Doesn
D/s (6.7- (7.4-10.0) (0.9-2.4) (2800- (75) ’t
8.4) 11000) confor
m to
Class
C
5. Kamalanga 12 7.9 8.2 1.2 3042 0 0 C
FD/s, (6.7- (7.2-9.6) (0.2-2.2) (1700-4300)
Nadhara 8.4)
Class ‘B’ water quality 6.5-8.5 5 and 3 or 500 or less Outdoor
Criteria (IS-2296-1982) above less bathing
Class ‘C’ water quality 6.5-8.5 4 and 3 or 5000 or less Drinking water
Criteria (IS-2296-1982) above less source with
conventional
treatment
followed by
disinfection

From the data it is apparent that Brahmani is primarily affected due to sewage disposal.
The State Pollution Control Board, Orissa monitors discharge of the concerned
industries and mines and also monitors environmental parameters of the area. The
Board also takes peoples’ feedbacks during public hearings. The critical parameters
were chosen by linking the environmental issues and relevance of the parameter. The
water quality data of those critical parameters are presented in Table 2.2.

Table-2.2 : Critical Environmental parameter

SURFACE WATER QUALITY
Parameter Avg. Result Standard Total Nos. of sample Percent
(mg / l) (mg / l) Sample exceeded the sample
norm exceeded
Fluoride 0.716 1.5 5 1 20
BOD 1.62 8.00 5 0 0
Cd 0.0004 0.005 5 0 0
Pb 0.01 0.01 5 0 0
Source- REMP Angul- Talcher area, ISMU

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 For water quality parameters the results were compared with the water quality
parameters as per CPCB, 2002, “Water quality criteria and goals” Monitoring of
Indian national aquatic Resources series: MINARS/17/2001-2002. The data for
surface water quality and ground water quality were taken for the critical season.
For surface water summer season was considered as critical and for ground
water quality post monsoon was considered as critical.

2.2 Sources of Water Pollution

The sources of water pollution are industrial, domestic, agricultural runoff and
others. Estimated quantity of effluent generated by major industries is
summarized in the following section.
2.2.1 Industrial sources
The list of major industries with discharge potential and steps taken for recycle
and reuse and treatment is presented in the Table-2.3.

Table-2.3: Effluent generation in major industries

SL Name of the Product Capacity Effluent Recycle/reuse/ Quantity of
No industry/mine in KLD treatment Effluent
discharged to
river
1 Aluminium Aluminium 0.345 2640 Completely Periodic
Smelter Plant MTPA recycled except discharge
(NALCO) monsoon. observed.
2 Captive Power Thermal 1080 MW 10000 Completely
Plant (NALCO) Power recycled except
monsoon.
3 Talcher Thermal 460 MW 2650 Industrial Ash water
Thermal Power Power effluent discharged to
Station (NTPC) completely South Balanda
recycled Colliery
4 Bhusan Steel Thermal 77 MW 2401 Completely
Ltd. (CPP) Power (The recycled except
details monsoon
5 Bhusan Steel Integrated 3.1 given at No effluent Only run off
Ltd. Steel MTPA Table discharge. discharge to
(DRI) 2.4A) Kisinda Jhor
during
monsoon.
6 Bhusan Energy Thermal 300 MW ----- Recently commissioned. It is
Ltd. Power under observation.
7 Nav Bharat Thermal 94 MW 837 Completely
Ventures Ltd. Power recycled. -----
(CPP)
8 BRG Iron & Sponge 60,000 ----- No effluent
Steel Co. Ltd. Iron TPA discharge. -----

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Table-2.4A: Water consumption and waste water generation/ use of Bhusan Steel
and Power Ltd.

Waste Water
Consumption
AREA Generation Waste water use/ disposal
(Cum/Day)
(Cum/Day)
Being used for road sprinkling
DRI Cooling 8159 408
after settling tank
Power Plant + Being reclaim for ash slurry
16292 1630
Compressor C.T. system
SMS-1 3010 151 Used on hot slag & floor cleaning
Soft Water &DMW To( Being neutralized & used for ash
1826 92
SMS-1+PP+) slurry system
Drinking water (Plant + Being treated in STP & Treated
2500 120
colony water used in gardening
Coke oven batching
3581 Nil Plant yet to be commissioned
plant/ yard
L&T Construction 3560 Nil Used for construction water
Waste water being treated in
B.F.& Tubro blower
6180 Nil ETP and treated water being
station make up water
used in process
SMS-II make up water 4340 Nil No Discharge
HSM make up water 4024 Nil No Discharge
51352 2401
TOTAL QUANTITY
(2140 CMH) (100CMH)

Note : Total waste water is being collected & settled in final at stabilization pond and being used for ash slurry,
washery & road sprinkling system.

2.2.2 Domestic sources

The Talcher town, NALCO Township, Township of Talcher Thermal Power
Station of M/S NTPC and Townships of M/S Mahanadi Coal Filelds Ltd. are the
major sources of domestic effluent to the surrounding water body of River
Brahmani and its tributaries. Some of the industrial townships have installed
STPs and Municipalities are yet to install Sewage Treatment Plants.

Table2.4- Quantity of effluent generated by Townships with disposal status

Sl Township Effluent Quantity Receiving water STP Status
No in MLD body
1. Talcher 10.0 (Estimated). Brahmani STP under
Town construction
2 TTPS 18.0 Nandira STP established
Township
3. MCL 12.0 Deojhar, Nandira STP established but
Townships Banguru needs up-gradation.
4 NALCO 6.0 Kisinda jhor STP established
Township
2.3 Action Plan for compliance and control of water pollution

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 Based on the background information, monitoring reports, findings of REMP
prepared by ISMU, Dhanbad and factoring into the public concerns on local
environmental issues voiced through the local news papers and through the
public hearings conducted by SPCB for the proposed projects in this area an
action plan for Angul- Talcher area has been prepared. In this action plan, sector
specific abatement strategies for control of water pollution were drawn up.
Improvement in environmental management practice, technological up-gradation
in process, pollution control, development of adequate infrastructure remained
the thematic area. All the action plans were aligned to the environmental issues
of the area and aim at addressing them Sector-wise for control of water pollution.
The action plan is prepared after a few rounds of brain storming sessions
between the officers, including the concerned Regional Officer of SPCB.

The plan and possible target date to achieve it, is presented in the Table- 2.5 to
Table-2.9.
Table-2.5 Action Plan for control of water pollution in Thermal Power Plants

Sl. Action plan Target Issues being

No Date addressed
1. All lean slurry disposal system to be Water (Cd & Hg)
31.03.2012
converted to (High Concentration Slurry Land
Disposal) HCSD/ Mine void filling requirement
2. All the thermal power plants shall adopt
31.03.2012 Water scarcity
zero discharge.

Table-2.6 : Action Plan for control of water pollution in Coal Mines

Sl. Action plan Target Date Issues

No being
addressed
1. Creation of reservoir for storage of mine 31.03.2013 Water
drainage water and runoff which can be conservation
used for industrial purpose
2. Making provision for supply of drinking 31.12. 2011 Water
water in the peripheral villages of coal scarcity
mining area
3. Back filling of the mine voids and 30.06.2011 Land
restoration of the mined out area. An action degradation
plan to be prepared.

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Table-2.7 : Action Plan for control of water pollution in Iron & Steel and Ferro
Alloys Sector
Sl. Action plan Target Date Issues
No being
addressed
1. All steel plants and sponge iron plants to 30.06.2011 Water
develop collection and treatment facility for pollution
mineral char and coal pile run off during
monsoon.

Table-2.8 : Action Plan for control of water pollution in Aluminium Plants

Sl. Action plan Target Issues being
No Date addressed
1. Construction of secured engineering 31.03.2011 Fluoride in
landfill by NALCO within its premises water and soil
2. Conducting a comprehensive wastewater 31.03.2012 Fluoride in
audit for the smelter plant including runoff water and soil
management

Table-2.9 : Action Plan for control of water pollution through Common

infrastructure services
Sl. No. Action plan Target Issues being
Date addressed

1. Construction of a sewage treatment 31.12-2012 Organic

plant for Talcher town. pollution of river
2. Construction of water impoundment 31.03.2015 Water
structures in Nandira, Lingra, Singda conservation
and Bangur nallah
3. Remediation of contaminated site 31.03 2012 Chromium
near ORICHEM Ltd. pollution
4. The establishment of on-line 31.03.2013 Real time Data
monitoring station for water quality transmission.
monitoring of River Brahmani and
online data transmission facility with
SPCB and CPCB. The parameters
shall also include Fluoride, Cadmium
and TOC.

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 Sl. No. Action plan Target Issues being
Date addressed

5. Pb, Cr, Cd and Fluoride 31.03.2013 Data availability

concentrations in Ground water is to
be monitored.
6. All the STPs will be provided with a 31.03.2012 BOD and TC
stand-by DG sets to prevent
discharge of sewage during power
failure

2.4 Existing infrastructure facilities

The industrial townships of NALCO, TTPS and M/s MCL have already installed
Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and using treated sewage effluent for
gardening purpose. Installation of sewage treatment plant of 2 MLD (Million Liters
per day) capacities for Talcher town by Orissa Water Supply and Sewerage
Board (OWSSB), Government of Orissa is under progress with the financial
support of National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) Government of India.
Planning process for a second STP for Talcher town has already been initiated
by OWSSB.

2.5 Technological Intervention

The following technological interventions are suggested.
1. Sewage treatment plant for Talcher town with complete sewerage network
is required.
2. The sewage treatment schemes of MCL townships needs to be upgraded.
3. The industries & mines in the area and other institutions of the area should
be encouraged to adopt rain water harvesting practices.
Appropriate action points have been included in the action plan.

2.6 Installation of (Common Effluent Treatment Plants) CETPs

CETP may not be feasible in this area since the industry and mines operating in
area have their own Effluent treatment and sewage treatment plants; their up-
gradation will improve the water quality of receiving water bodies. The STPs
should have dedicated DG sets at all pumping locations to avoid overflow of
untreated effluent during power failure.

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2.7 Government Budgetary Support Requirement
The budgetary support of Union and State Government is necessary for
improvement of road net work and installation of sewage treatment plants for
urban local bodies.

2.8 Data linkages to SPCB/ CPCB (of Monitoring Devices)

The water quality monitoring station at Brahmani at all the locations of Table 2.1
needs to have online facility. Besides this water quality of streams which carry
the effluent needs to be identified at critical locations. The data transmission of
online data needs to be integrated with offices of SPCB and CPCB. Action plan
for on-line monitor is included as action plan.

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Chapter 3
Air Environment

3.1 Present Status

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring is being carried out by State Pollution Control
Board, Orissa at three locations in Angul-Talcher area within the demarcated
CPIC area. Month wise maximum, minimum and average values of monitoring
data for 2009-10 with respect to Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM),
Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) &
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) are given in Table.3.1 to Table-3.3 .

Table- 3.1 Ambient Air Quality Data of NALCO NAGAR, ANGUL 2009

Daily average and Range

No Cat
Month of ego SPM RSPM SO2 NOX
obs ry (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3)

177 91 8.5 17.6

Jan 8 R
(137-217) (78-111) (7.9-9.3) (15.5-19.7)
194 90 9.7 20.1
Feb 6 R
(163-225) (73-112) (8.3-11.2) (16.9-21.6)
169 83 6.3 15.2
March 7 R
(145-189) (68-95) (5.3-7.5) (14-16.6)
196 95 7.3 16.9
April 5 R
(173-229) (87-109) (6.1-8.8) (14.4-19.5)
159 79 8 16.9
May 6 R
(137-206) (68-97) (6.7-9) (14.9-19.7)
165 80 7.2 15.9
June 7 R
(114-201) (52-95) (6.3-7.7) (12.3-18)
140 73 7.2 17.3
July 8 R
(105-185) (53-96) (5.4-9) (14.6-20)
102 53 7.1 15.7
Aug 7 R
(64-140) (32-72) (4.5-10.1) (11.8-18.3)
130 71 7.2 17.6
Sept 7 R
(96-178) (52-93) (5.5-10) (13.9-19.7)
166 79 8.9 17.5
Oct 8 R
(132-227) (64-93) (7.2-10.8) (15.7-19.2)
182 81 8.9 18.4
Nov 8 R
(149-226) (65-98) (6.8-10.8) (16.2-20.8)
205 88 9.3 18.4
Dec 8 R
(165-223) (70-98) (10.2-10.3) (15.2-20.4)
165 80 8 17.3
Annual 88 R
(64-229) (32-112) (4.5-11.2) (11.8-21.6)

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 Table 3.1 A: Ambient Air Quality Exceedence Factor-2009

Area with Location points Type SO2 NOX RSPM SPM

(µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3)
NALCO Township, R L L H H
NALCO Nagar
NB:- R- Residential , L- Low , H- High

Table-3.2 Ambient Air Quality Data of T.T.P.S, TALCHER, ANGUL -- 2009

Daily average and(Range)

No of
Month Category SPM RSPM SO2 NOX
obs
(µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3)

233 109 10.6 20.1

Jan 9 I
(173-303) (90-127) (8.1-13.3) (16.8-28.5)
228 102 10.9 21.1
Feb 8 I
(160-304) (85-115) (8.1-12.3) (16.9-24.4)
243 110 11.1 19.8
March 9 I
(175-306) (65-130) (9-13.8) (18.2-21.3)
231 100 9.6 18.5
April 8 I
(131-313) (67-126) (8.3-11.3) (17.1-20)
214 96 10.5 18.4
May 8 I
(115-261) (63-117) (6.1-19.6) (14.6-20.7)
201 90 9.4 17.1
June 9 I
(123-271) (68-114) (6.5-12) (13.3-20.6)
145 77 8.9 19.2
July 9 I
(97-172) (53-92 (6.2-10.8) (15.4-21.5)
131 71 7.1 17.3
Aug 9 I
(87-209) (54-94) (5.3-10) (13.3-22.3)
169 85 10.1 19.5
Sept 8 I
(132-198) (63-98) (7.3-11.6) (15.3-21.3)
234 97 11.5 20.2
Oct 9 I
(144-274) (66-113) (10.1-14) (18-22.7)
251 99 10.6 19.7
Nov 9 I
(145-330) (73-117) (7.2-12) (15-21.9)
262 102 10.8 20.4
Dec 9 I
(227-314) (88-116) (9-11.9) (18.6-22.1)
204 95 10.1 19.3
Annual 104 I
(87-330) (53-130) (5.3-19.6) (13.3-28.5)

Table 3.2 A : Ambient Air Quality Exceedence Factor-2009

Area with Location Type SO2 NOX RSPM SPM

points (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3)
TTPS, Talcher I L L M M

NB:-I- Industrial, L- Low, M- Moderate

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 Table-3.3 : Ambient Air Quality Data of MCL, TALCHER, ANGUL-2009

Daily average and Range

No of Cate
Month SPM RSPM SO2 NOX
obs gory
(µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3)

374 172 16.2 26.8

Jan 9 I
(285-419) (138-203) (13.1-19.3) (24.3-30)
400 172 15.9 26.8
Feb 8 I
(336-466) (135-231) (14.8-16.8) (25.1-28.1)
403 152 17.4 28.2
March 9 I
(331-450) (129-183) (16.4-18.7) (25.8-30.1)
285 103 16 27
April 8 I
(202-369) (75-132) (13.4-18.4) (25.1-33.1)
267 117 14 27.6
May 8 I
(179-301) (88-142) (8.5-15.9) (22.7-29.5)
201 85 14.6 27.2
June 9 I
(146-235) (73-101) (11.5-16.4) (24.1-30.4)
170 82 10.7 23.8
July 9 I
(117-228) (55-106) (6.8-13.9) (21.8-25.6)
192 90 12.3 22.1
Aug 9 I
(108-240) (57-116) (9.5-14.6) (18.7-24.8)
144 67 12.5 26.4
Sept 8 I
(117-206) (56-83) (11.6-13.2) (24.7-27.5)
212 86 12.2 27.8
Oct 9 I
(102-291) (53-124) (8.7-13.5) (24.6-29.2)
228 101 13.8 28.9
Nov 9 I
(185-283) (85-116) (13-15) (27.2-31.3)
326 150 13.6 29.2
Dec 9 I
(231-415) (110-179) (12.6-14.8) (28-31.9)
267 115 14.1 26.8
Annual 104 I
(102-466) (53-231) (6.8-19.3) (18.7-33.1)

Ambient Air Quality Exceedence Factor-2009

Area with Location Type SO2 NOX RSPM SPM

points (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3)
Coal Field Area, Talcher I L L M M

NB:-I- Industrial, L- Low, M- Moderate

The critical parameters were chosen by linking the environmental issues and relevance
of the parameter. The abstract of data collected from SPCB’s own monitoring and data
collected by ISMU, Dhanbad during preparation of REMP for Angul- Talcher area is
summarized in Table-3.4.

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 Table-3.4: Critical Environmental parameter

AIR QUALITY
Parameter Avg. Result Standard Total Nos. of Percent
(µg / m3) (µg / m3) Nos. of sample sample
Samples exceeded the exceeded
norm (%)
Fluoride 2.647 2.86* 208 73 35
SO2 26.46 80 688 0 0
SPM 178.89 200 688 104 15
RPM 85 100 688 138 20

*The standard for fluoride in ambient air was adopted from Kentucky State, USA.
For fluoride in ambient air the standard for Kentucky was taken as the reference norm
as suggested by ISMU, Dhanbad in their report.

3.1.1 Critical locations for air quality monitoring

The critical locations of ambient air quality monitoring are
i. MCL mining area
ii. Talcher town
iii. Khadagaprasad village
iv. Banarpal
Monitoring of these stations are required over and above the NAMP monitoring
stations. AAQ monitoring stations should be set up at these areas with online
monitoring and data logging facility for monitoring and transmission of data.

3.2 Sources of Air Pollution

The sources of air pollution can be categorized into industrial, domestic and
mines. The major industries contributing to air pollution are thermal power plants
of NALCO and NTPC and Smelter of NALCO besides sponge iron plants like
BRG Iron & Steel and Bhusan Steel Ltd. Apart from the above sources the
fugitive emissions from the burning of wood and coal as domestic fuel,
transportation of vehicles and emissions from the mines also contribute to air
pollution in the area.

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3.3 Impact of activities of nearby area on the CPIC area
The major air pollution potential in the CPIC is Suspended particulate matter and
PM10. Fluoride is also a major concern around NALCO Smelter. However
activities outside the CPIC area are not significant to have impact on CPIC area.

3.4 Quantification of the Air Pollution Load and Relative Contribution by

different Sources

The pollution load from the major air polluting industries is listed in Table-3.5

Table 3.5- Air pollution load from major industries

SL Name of the industry Product Capacity PM in SO2 in
No Kg/day Kg/Day
1 Aluminium Smelter Aluminium 0.345 892 6580
Plant (NALCO) MTPA
2 Captive Power Plant Thermal 1080 MW 31743 146880
(NALCO) Power
3 Talcher Thermal Power Thermal 460 MW 7192 62560
Station (NTPC) Power
4 Bhusan Steel Ltd. (CPP) Thermal 77 MW 400 10472
Power
5 Bhusan Steel Ltd. Integrated 3.1 7500 10800
Steel MTPA
(DRI)
6 Bhusan Energy Ltd. Thermal 300 MW 4906 40800
Power
7 Nav Bharat Ventures Thermal 94 MW 969 12784
Ltd. (CPP) Power
8 BRG Iron & Steel Co. Sponge 60,000 104 2880
Ltd. Iron TPA
9 Nav Bharat Ventures Ferro 75,000 1088 -
Ltd. Alloy TPA
10 Rungta Ferro Alloy (P) Ferro 54000 211 -
Ltd. Alloy TPA
11 Hind Mettaliks Ltd Ferro 30000 177 -
Alloy TPA

3.5 Action Plan for compliance and control of air pollution

Based on the background information, monitoring reports, findings of REMP
prepared by ISMU, Dhanbad and factoring into the public concerns on local
environmental issues voiced through the local news papers and through the
public hearings conducted by SPCB for the proposed projects in this area an
action plan for control of air pollution for Angul- Talcher area is prepared. In this

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 action plan, sector specific abatement strategies were drawn up. Improvement in
environmental management practice, technological up-gradation in process and
pollution control, development of adequate infrastructure remained the thematic
area. All the action plans were aligned to the environmental issues of the area
and aims at addressing them Sector-wise. Action plan is prepared after a few
rounds of brain storming sessions between the officers, including the concerned
Regional Officer of SPCB. The plan and possible target date to achieve it, is
presented in the Tables 3.6 to 3.9.

Table-3.6 : Action plan for control of air pollution for Thermal Power Plants

Sl. Action plan Target Date Issues being

No addressed
1. All TPPs to install ESP/BF to meet  31.03.2012 SPM & RPM in
the emission standard of 50 mg/m3 Concurrently ambient air
with one spare field with
Existing Plants commissioning
Future Plants
2. Online monitoring with real time 30.06.2011 Particulate matter
display facility to be installed
3. Real time ambient air quality 31.03.2011 SPM, RPM, SO2,
monitoring (SOx, NOx, CO, PM10, NOX
P.M2.5 )

Table-3.7 : Action plan for control of air pollution for Coal Mines
Sl. Action plan Target Date Issues being
No addressed
1. A dedicated coal transport corridor 31.03.2015 SPM in ambient
to be constructed in Talcher air, Traffic
coalfields. Congestion
2. Use of surface miner for coal mining 31.03.2013 Particulate matter
purpose. At least 60% coal in this
area to be produced by surface
miner technology.
3. Enhancement of rake loading facility 31.03.2015 SPM, Traffic
in the coal mines. Congestion
4. MCL to take up a comprehensive 30.06.2011 SO2, Heat
coal mine fire control plan

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 Table-3.8 : Action plan for control of air pollution for Iron & Steel and Ferro
Alloys Sector

Sl. Action plan Target Issues being

No Date addressed
1. All DRI plants to install ESPs, in the 31.03.2011 Air pollution (SPM)
kiln, bag filter in dust generating
points and pneumatic dust handling
system
3. Installation of online stack 30.06.2011 Particulate matter
monitoring system with real time
display system
4. Real time ambient air quality 31.03.2011 SPM, SO2, NOx,
monitoring (SOx, NOx, CO, PM10, RPM
P.M2.5 )

Table-3.9: Action plan for control of air pollution for Aluminium Plants
Sl.N Action plan Target Date Issues being
o. addressed
1. 1st and 2nd pot line of NALCO are to be 31.03.2012 Fluoride in air
upgraded to meet the emission norm of
0.3 kg of fluoride per ton of Aluminum
by revamping the fume treatment plant.
2. Online stack emission monitoring 31.06.2011 Fluoride in air
system with display system shall be
installed
3. Installation of fluoride removal (Fume 31.03.2012 Fluoride in air
treatment) system from bake oven
plant
4. Real time ambient air quality monitoring 31.03.2011 SO2, NOx, CO,
(SOx, NOx, CO, PM10, P.M 2.5 ) RPM

Table-3.10: Action plan for control of air pollution through Common

infrastructure and services

Sl.No. Action plan Target Issues

Date being
addressed
1. Establishment of an extensive air quality 31.03.2013 Air quality
monitoring network for Angul- Talche area parameter
2. Construction of a bypass / flyover for 31.03.2013 SPM, Traffic
avoiding traffic congestion on the national Congestion
highway near Bhushan Steel & Power
plant.
3. Monitoring of PM2.5 and Ozone on the 31.03.2013 Data
points of traffic congestions should be generation
done. for decision
making

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3.5.1 Existing infrastructure facilities – Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AQM)
network

There are 3 AAQ monitoring stations in CPIC area under NAMP and one AAQ
monitoring stations within the EMP area. The major industries also have their
monitoring stations. SPCB also envisages expansion of its network under NAMP.

3.5.2 Pollution control measures installed by the individual sources of pollution

The major air polluting industries in the area and devices installed for control of
air pollution is enumerated at Table-3.11.

Table-3.11: Air pollution control measures in major air polluting industries

SL Name of the Product Capacity Air Pollution Control

No industry Equipment and
Measures
1 Aluminium Smelter Aluminium 0.345 MTPA Fume Treatment Plant
Plant (NALCO)
2 Captive Power Thermal 1080 MW ESP
Plant (NALCO) Power
3 Talcher Thermal Thermal 460 MW ESP
Power Station Power
(NTPC)
4 Bhusan Steel Ltd. Thermal 77 MW ESP
(CPP) Power
5 Bhusan Steel Ltd. Integrated 3.1 MTPA ESP and Bag Filters
Steel
6. Bhusan Energy Thermal 300 MW ESP
Ltd. Power
7 Nav Bharat Thermal 94 MW ESP
Ventures Ltd. Power
(CPP)
8 BRG Iron & Steel Sponge 60,000 TPA ESP
Co. Ltd. Iron
9 Nav Bharat Ferro 75,000 TPA Bag house
Ventures Ltd. Alloy
10 Rungta Ferro Alloy Ferro 54000 TPA Bag house
(P) Ltd. Alloy
11 Hind Mettaliks Ltd Ferro 30000 TPA Bag house
Alloy

3.5.3. Inventorisation of industrial sources of pollution with technological gaps

The inventory of industrial source of air pollutants are presented in Table-3.5.

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3.5.4 Identification of low cost and advance cleaner technology for air pollution
control

The advance technology that can be further installed for control of air pollution is
fluoride scrubber in the Bake oven unit of the smelter plant of NALCO and
additional fields in the ESP for thermal power plants. They have been
appropriately included in the action plan.
3.5.5 Introduction or switch over to cleaner fuel
Coal to liquid (CTL) and Coal Bed Methane (CBM) can be considered as clean
fuel substitutes of coal in the area. However, they are in R&D level at present
and need huge investment for its implementation. A few proposals in this regard
has been received however its outcome is still uncertain.

3.5.6 Need for infrastructure Renovation

On-line AAQ monitoring stations should be set up in this area to get on-line real
time data for taking appropriate measures. The SPCB, NALCO, Bhusan Steel &
Power, NTPC will take up for establishment of online AAQ monitoring stations in
this area.

3.5.7 Development of roads

The road improvement programme should be taken up by MCL and other
authorities in this area. Separate coal transportation corridor should be
implemented to control fugitive emission from coal transport. Fly over / by passes
on the National and State Highways should be constructed to avoid traffic
congestion.

3.5.8 Impact on CEPI score after installation / commissioning of full fledged air
pollution control systems

The CEPI score is likely to come down with the implementation/ commissioning
of all Air Pollution Control Measures. The details are presented in Chapter-6.

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Chapter 4
Land Environment (Soil and Ground water)

4.1 Land Environment

Out of total 350 Sq km area of CPIC about one third is coal bearing area. The
remaining two third area are mostly covered with houses, industrial units, ash
ponds and slag dump area. There are few patches of agricultural land near the
confluence point of Nandira and close to river Brahmani.

4.2 Soil Contamination

Contamination of soil due to industrial and mining activities is not prominent
leaving aside few areas close to the industries. Moreover the problem of soil
degradation in mining and dumpsites of industrial waste are more prominent.
However there are a few sites which are contaminated and are listed below.
i. Area around NALCO Smelter- Discharge from Aluminium Smelter has some
fluoride content. But forage fluoride mostly remains within the norm.
ii. Around ORICHEM- The old contaminated site of ORICHEM has chrome
bearing waste lying there for last two decades.
iii. Ash pond areas: The ash pond areas of individual TPPs are also potential
risk prone areas and need close monitoring.

4.3 Action plan for abatement, treatment and restoration of normal soil quality

Based on the background information, monitoring reports, findings of REMP

prepared by ISMU, Dhanbad and factoring into the public concerns on local
environmental issues voiced through the local news papers and through the
public hearings conducted by SPCB for the proposed projects in this area an
action plan for Talcher- Angul area is prepared. In this action plan, sector specific
abatement strategies were drawn up and presented in Table- 4.1 to 4.5.

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Table-4.1 : Action plan for control of land and ground water pollution in Thermal
Power Plants

Sl. Action plan Target Date Issues being

No. addressed
1. Create silo for a capacity of at least 2 to 31.12.2011 Ash utilization
3 days ash generation for its dry
storage and subsequent utilization for
cement and fly ash based products

Table-4.2 : Action plan for control of land and ground water pollution in Coal
Mines

Sl.No. Action plan Target Date Issues being

addressed
1. Adoption of concurrent mine filling with 30.06.2012 Ash disposal
dry ash from the thermal power plants
2. Back filling of the mine voids and 30.06.2011 Land
restoration of the mined out area. An degradation
action plan to be prepared.

Table-4.3 : Action plan for control of land and ground water pollution in Iron &
Steel and Ferro Alloys Sector

Sl.No. Action plan Target Date Issues being

addressed
1. Use of SMS slag and ferro alloys slag 30.06.2012 Metallurgical
for haul road construction in the mine solid waste
area utilization
2. The char generated by the DRI 31.03.2013 Solid waste
industries is to be utilized in AFBC utilization.
boilers as a supplementary fuel

Table-4.4 :Action plan for control of land and ground water pollution in Aluminium
Plants

Sl.No. Action plan Target Date Issues being

addressed
1. Construction of secured engineering 31.03.2011 Fluoride in
landfill by NALCO within its water and soil
premises
2. Conducting a comprehensive 31.03.2012 Fluoride in
wastewater audit for the smelter water and soil
plant including runoff management
3. Installation of hazardous waste 31.03.2011 Hazardous
incinerator by NALCO. waste
4. Co-processing of spent pot lines in 31.12.2011 Hazardous
Cement Kilns waste

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Table-4.5: Action plan for control of land and ground water pollution in Common
infrastructure and services

Sl. Action plan Target Date Issues being

No addressed
1. Construction of a sewage 31.03.2013 Organic
treatment plant for Talcher town pollution of river
2. Remediation of contaminated site 31.03 2012 Chromium
near ORICHEM Ltd. pollution
5. Construction of a bypass / flyover 31.03.2013 SPM, Traffic
for avoiding traffic congestion on Congestion
the national highway near
Bhushan Steel & Power plant.

4.4 Ground Water Contamination

Contamination of ground water with fluoride has been found in villages around
NALCO smelter. Under a scheme drinking water is supplied by NALCO to 11
villages around it which has shown high fluoride in ground water.
4.4.1 Present status / quality of ground water
The present status of fluoride in ground water in the nearby villages around
NALCO smelter is presented at Table- 4.6.

Table 4.6 Fluoride Content Analysis of Cultivable Soil in Angul- Talcher Area
Locations Soil fraction (%) pH EC (1:2.5;Max WHC Organic Available Fluoride
+2mm -2mm (1:2.5; w/v), (%) carbon N (ppm) (as F-),
w/v) dS/cm (%) ppm
1. Gadrakhai 13.64 86.53 8.32 0.503 34.23 2.64 142.8 4.67
2. Baragundari 20.36 79.63 6.79 0.183 37.04 2.88 152.4 3.69
3. Bonda 15.75 84.24 7.90 0.423 44.90 2.68 165.2 4.58
4. Kuladh 15.65 84.34 7.57 0.504 41.20 2.37 162.0 <0.50
5. Tulsipal 17.34 82.65 8.15 0.363 30.30 2.01 148.4 7.63
6. Agorbonda 13.95 86.04 6.75 0.437 44.10 2.34 144.8 4.37
7. Badabahal 16.36 83.64 8.14 0.596 42.70 2.35 136.8 0.107
8. Chourdia 13.82 86.22 6.21 0.423 36.40 1.92 117.6 2.89
9. Kankinali 16.60 83.40 7.21 0.341 39.20 1.73 104.0 3.86
10. Jhajiribahal 18.96 81.04 8.12 0.532 40.14 1.63 108.6 1.16
11. Nanguliaberh 17.20 82.80 6.32 0.341 40.23 1.24 96.7 3.62
a

Source- REMP report on Angul- Talcher area, ISMU, Dhanbad

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 4.4.2 Source Identification (Existing sources of Ground Water Pollution)
Fluoride in ground water is found around NALCO smelter. It was documented
that fluoride is endemic in this area and leaching from NALCO smelter can also
be additional source of fluoride.
4.4.3 Ground water quality monitoring programme
It is proposed to conduct round the year monitoring of ground water in villages
around NALCO smelter. Lead, Chromium, Cadmium and Fluoride concentration
in ground water needs to be monitored.
4.4.4 Action Plan for control of pollution including cost / time aspects
The action plan can be drawn to provide treated pipe water to all the fluoride
affected villages in NALCO Smelter management area. The summary of action
plan stipulates the target date against which the action is to be completed.
4.5 Solid waste Generation and Management
The solid waste and hazardous solid waste generated from prominent industries
and their disposal status is given at Table- 4.7 and Table- 4.8.

Table-4.7: Solid waste generated from prominent industries and their disposal

SL Name of the Product Capacity Solid waste Disposal Remarks

No industry/mine
1 Aluminium Aluminium 0.345 6000 TPA 6000 Stored under
Smelter Plant MTPA (SPL) TPA cover shed
(NALCO)
2 Captive Power Thermal 1080 7200 TPD 7200 Disposed at ash
Plant (NALCO) Power MW (Fly ash) TPD pond
3 Talcher Thermal Thermal 460 3220 TPD 3220 Disposed at void
Power Station Power MW (Fly ash) TPD mine of South
(NTPC) Balanda
4 Bhusan Steel Thermal 77 MW 340 TPD 340 Disposed at solid
Ltd. (CPP) Power (Fly ash) TPD waste dump site
5 Bhusan Steel Integrated 3.1 1230 TPD 1230 Disposed at ash
Ltd. Steel MTPA (Char & Slag) TPD pond

6 Bhusan Energy Thermal 300 Recently 5400 To be disposed

Ltd. Power MW commissioned TPD at mine quarry of
unit. Jagannath OCP
5400 TPD
(Fly ash) to be
generated.
7 Nav Bharat Thermal 96 MW 766 TPD 766 Disposed at
Ventures Ltd. Power (fly ash) TPD Balanda colliery
(CPP)

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SL Name of the Product Capacity Solid waste Disposal Remarks
No industry/mine
8 BRG Iron & Sponge 60,000 75,600 TPA 45,600 Reused for road
Steel Co. Ltd. Iron TPA (Char & slag) TPA construction and
low land filling
9 Nav Bharat Ferro Alloy 75,000 186 TPD 186 Disposed at solid
Ventures Ltd. TPA (slag) TPD waste dump site
10. Rungta Ferro Ferro Alloy 54,000 96 TPD 48 TPD 48 TPD reused
Alloy (P) Ltd. TPA (slag) for road
construction
11 Hind Mettaliks Ferro Alloy 30000 53 TPD 53 TPD Used for land
Ltd. TPA (slag) filling.

Table-4.8 : Generation of Hazardous Waste from Industries and Mines

Sl
Nature of Hazardous waste Quantity
No
1. Used oil and waste containing oil 1900 KL/ Annum
2. Fluoride and cyanide containing 11,000 Ton/ Annum
Hazardous Waste

4.5.1 Identification of waste minimization and waste exchange options

Few options are listed below.
 Spent Pot Lines of Aluminium Smelter can be used in Thermal Power Plants.
 Fly Ash can be used in cement plant and in brick making.
4.5.2 Existing TSDF / Incineration facilities including capacities
There is no TSDF/ incineration facility in the CPIC area. The major Hazardous
waste generator is NALCO. It is proposed to have Secured Land Fill (SLF) facility
in its own premises.
4.5.3 Treatment and management of contaminated waste disposal sites etc.

The option of in situ treatment of contaminated site of ORICHEM and transfer of

hazardous waste was evaluated. Considering space constraint it is proposed to dispose
the waste in common TSDF near Sukinda.
4.5.4 Impact on CEPI score after proper management of Solid waste

CEPI is expected to come down with the implementation of above action plans.
The details are presented in Chapter-6.

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Chapter 5

Summary of Action Points

5.1 Summary of Proposed Action Points (Action Plan for Abatement of
Pollution)

Based on the background information, monitoring reports, findings of REMP

prepared by ISMU, Dhanbad and factoring into the public concerns on local
environmental issues voiced through the local news papers and through the
public hearings conducted by SPCB for the proposed projects in this area an
action plan for Angul- Talcher area is prepared. In this action plan, sector specific
abatement strategies were drawn up. Improvement in environmental
management practice, technological up-gradation in process and pollution
control, development of adequate infrastructure remained the thematic area. All
the action plans were aligned to the environmental issues of the area and aims at
addressing them Sector-wise. Action plan is prepared after a few rounds of brain
storming sessions between the officers, including the concerned Regional Officer
of SPCB. The plan and possible target date to achieve it, is presented in the
Tables 5.1 to 5.5.

Table 5.1 Action Plan for abatement of pollution in Thermal Power Plants

Sl. Action plan Target Date Issues being

No. addressed
1. All TPPs to install ESP/BF to 31.03.2012 SPM and
meet the emission standard of Concurrently RPM in
50 mg/m3 with one spare field with ambient air
 Existing Plants commissioning
 Future Plants
2. All lean slurry disposal system 31.03.2012. Water (Cd &
to be converted to (High Hg)
Concentration Slurry Disposal) Land
HCSD or mine void filling requirement
3. Online monitoring with real time 30.06.2011 Particulate
display facility to be installed matter
4. Create silo for a capacity of at 31.12.2011 Ash utilization
least 2 to 3 days ash generation
for its dry storage and
subsequent utilization for
cement and fly ash based
products

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 Sl. Action plan Target Date Issues being
No. addressed
5. Real time ambient air quality 31.03.2011 SPM, RPM,
monitoring (SOx, NOx, CO, SO2, NOX
PM10, PM 2.5)
6. All the thermal power plants 31.03.2012 Water scarcity
shall adopt zero discharge

Table - 5.2: Action Plan for Abatement of Pollution in Coal Mines

Sl. Action plan Target Date Issues being
No. addressed
1. A dedicated coal transport corridor to 31.03.2015 SPM in ambient
be constructed in Talcher coalfields. air, Traffic
Congestion
2. Creation of reservoir for storage of 31.03.2013 Water
mine drainage water and runoff which conservation
can be used for industrial purpose
3. Use of surface miner for coal mining 31.03.2013 Particulate matter
purpose. At least 60% coal in this area
to be produced by surface miner
technology.
4. Adoption of concurrent mine filling 30.06.2012 Ash disposal
with dry ash from the thermal power
plants
5. Making provision for supply of drinking 31.12.2011 Water scarcity
water in the peripheral villages of coal
mining area
6. Enhancement of rake loading facility 31.03.2015 SPM, Traffic
in the coal mines. Congestion
7. MCL to take up a comprehensive coal 30.06.2011 SO2, Heat
mine fire control plan
8. Back filling of the mine voids and 30.06.2011 Land degradation
restoration of the mined out area. An
action plan to be prepared.

Table - 5.3 : Action Plan for abatement of Pollution in Iron & Steel And Ferro
Alloys Sector

Sl. Action Plan Target Date Issues being

No. addressed
1. All DRI plants to install ESPs, in the kiln, 31.03.2011 Air pollution
bag filter in dust generating points and (SPM)
pneumatic dust handling system
2. All steel plants and sponge iron plants to 30.06.2011 Water pollution
develop collection and treatment facility for
mineral char and coal pile runoff during
monsoon.

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Sl. Action Plan Target Date Issues being
No. addressed
3. Installation of online stack monitoring 30.06.2011 Particulate
system with real time display system matter
4. Real time ambient air quality monitoring 31.03.2011 SPM, SO2,
(SOx, NOx, CO, PM10, PM2.5 ) NOx, RPM
5. Use of SMS slag and ferro alloys slag for 30.06.2012 Metallurgical
haul road construction in the mine area solid waste
utilization
6. The char generated by the DRI industries is 31.03.2013 Solid waste
to be utilized in AFBC boilers as a utilization.
supplementary fuel

Table : 5.4 : Action Plan for abatement of pollution in Aluminium Plants

Sl. Action Plan Target Date Issues being
No. addressed
1. 1st and 2nd pot line of NALCO to be 31.03.2012 Fluoride in air
upgraded to meet the emission norm of
0.3 kg of fluoride per ton of Aluminum
deterioration by revamping the fume
treatment plant.
2. Online stack emission monitoring system 31.06.2011 Fluoride in air
with display system shall be installed
3. Installation of fluoride removal (Fume 31-.03-2012 Fluoride in air
treatment) system from bake oven plant
4. Construction of secured landfill by 31.03.2011 Fluoride in
NALCO within its premises water and soil
5. Conducting a comprehensive 31.03.2012 Fluoride in
wastewater audit for the smelter plant water and soil
including runoff management
6. Real time ambient air quality monitoring 31.03.2011 SO2, NOx, CO,
(SOx, NOx, CO, PM10, P.M2.5 ) RPM
7. Installation of hazardous waste 31.03.2011 Hazardous
incinerator by NALCO. waste
8. Co-processing of spent pot lines in Hazardous
Cement Kilns waste

Table : 5.5 : Action Plan for abatement of pollution through Common

infrastructure and services

Sl. Action plan Target Issues being

No. Date addressed
1. Construction of a sewage treatment 31.12-2012 Organic pollution
plant for Talcher town of river
2. Establishment of an extensive air quality 31.03.2013 Air quality
monitoring network for Angul- Talcher parameter
area

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Sl. Action plan Target Issues being
No. Date addressed
3. Construction of water impoundment 31.03.2015 Water
structures in Nandira, Lingra, Singda and conservation
Bangur nallah
4. Remediation of contaminated site near 31.03 2012 Chromium
ORICHEM Ltd. pollution
5. Construction of a bypass / flyover for 31.03.2013 SPM, Traffic
avoiding traffic congestion on the Congestion
national highway near Bhushan Steel &
Power plant.
6. Promotion of industries within CPIC area Waste utilization
which uses waste products like fly ash,
char and waste heat.
7. The establishment of on-line monitoring 31.03.2013 Real time Data
station for water quality monitoring of transmission.
River Brahmani and online data
transmission facility with SPCB and
CPCB. The parameters shall also
include Fluoride, Cadmium and TOC.
8. Pb, Cr, Cd and Fluoride concentrations 31.03.2013 Data availability
in Ground water is to be monitored.
9. Monitoring of PM2.5 and Ozone on the 31.03.2013 Data generation
points of traffic congestions should be for decision
done. making
10 All the STPs will be provided with a 31.03.2012 BOD and TC
stand-by DG sets to prevent discharge of
sewage during power failure

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Chapter 6
Calculation of CEPI

6.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT

6.1.1 Pollutants (A)

The total study area of Angul-Talcher is 350 km2. In this area mainly mining, iron
& steel, ferroalloys, thermal power generation and Aluminium smelting activities going
on. Depending on this industrial activities the three critical air pollutants are fluoride,
Sulphure Dioxide (SO2 ) and Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM).

a. Factor # A1 – Presence of Toxin

The aforesaid three air pollutants are not assessed as acute or systemic. So the
three parameters are coming under group - A and there combination is A A A. The
penalty value for this combination is 0.
A1 = 0.

b. Factor # A2 – Scale of Industrial Activities

In the study area 8 nos. of R17 category industries and 154 nos. of R54
category industries are operating. So out of Large (5), Medium (2.5) and Limited (1) the
scale of industrial activities is Limited and it has the scoring 1.
A2 = 1
Now the pollutant Factor is A = A1 x A2
 A=0x1
 A=0

6.1.2 Pathway (B)

a. Factor # B1 – Ambient Pollutant Concentration

The ambient environmental quality has been categorized into four broad
categories based on exceedence factor.
Observed Mean concentration of critical pollutant
Exceedence Factor (EF) = ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prescribed standard for the respective pollutant and area class
EF for Fluoride
 Total 208 nos of samples of Fluoride taken in the study area.
 The mean concentration of the Fluoride analysis is 2.647.
 The prescribed standard for Fluoride is 2.86.
 EF = 2.647 / 2.86 = 0.93
 0.93 is Moderate (M) scoring and comes between 0.5 to 1.0. So its scoring
is 2.
EF for SO2
 Total 688 nos of samples of SO2 taken in the study area.
 The mean concentration of the SO2 analysis is 26.46.
 The prescribed standard for SO2 is 80.
 EF = 26.46 / 80 = 0.33
 0.33 is Low (L) scoring and comes below 0.5. So its scoring is 1.

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EF for RPM
 Total 688 nos of samples of RPM taken in the study area.
 The mean concentration of the RPM analysis is 85.
 The prescribed standard for RPM is 100.
 EF = 85 / 100 = 0.85
 0.85 is Moderate (M) scoring and comes between 0.5 to 1.0. So its scoring
is 2.
 The final combination for ambient pollutant is M L M. The scoring of this
combination is maximum of three. So scoring value for M is 2.
 The combination value for M L M is 0.
 B1 = 2 + 0 = 2

b. Factor # B2 – Evidence of adverse impact on people

In the study area there is evidence of symptoms of exposure. But there is no
evidence of fatality or disease(s) leading to fatality (such as) cancer due to exposure.
So the scoring value is 3.
B2 = 3

c. Factor # B3 – Reliable evidence of adverse impact on eco-geological features

In the study area there is evidence of symptoms of exposure. But there is no
evidence of loss of flora / fauna / significant damage to eco-geological features,
(irreparable loss / damage). So the scoring value is 3.
B3 = 3

Hence, the pathway factor B = B1 + B2 + B3

B=2+3+3
B=8

6.1.3 Receptor (C)

a. Factor # C1 – Number of people potentially affected within 2 km radius from

industrial pollution source.

The population is more than 1 lakh in the study area .

Hence, C1 = 5

b. Factor # C2
SNLF = (Number of samples exceeded the standard / total number of samples) x
(Exceedence Factor)
(i) Flouride
Total No of Samples taken = 208
Number of samples exceeded the standard = 73
Exceedence Factor = 0.93
SNLF = (73 / 208) x 0.93
= 0.3264 which is 0.25 – 0.5
Hence C21 = 2 (High)……………………………………..(1)

(ii) SO2
Total No of Samples taken = 688

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 Number of samples exceeded the standard = 0
Exceedence Factor = 0.33
SNLF = (0 / 688) x 0.33
=0
Hence C22 = 1.0 (Low)……………………………………..(2)

(iii) RPM
Total No of Samples taken = 688
Number of samples exceeded the standard = 176
Exceedence Factor = 0.85

SNLF = (176 / 688) x 0.85

= 0.2174 which is < 0.25
Hence C23 = 1.5 (Moderate)…………………………………..(3)

The combination of SNLF is H L M and the penalty for it is 0.

C2 is the addition of maximum of equation no. 1, 2 & 3 and penalty value.
Hence C2 = 2 + 0
=2

c. Factor # C3 – Additional Risk to sensitive receptors

Within 2 km radius from source no historical / archeological / religious / national

parks / sanctuary / ecological habitat.
But 500 no of sensitive population is within 2km radius from source.
Hence C3 = 5
Thus the Receptor factor C = (C1 x C2) + C3
 C = (5 x 2) + 5
C = 15

6.1.4 Additional Risk Assesment

Factor # D
 Pollution Control in Large scale Industries – Adequate
 Pollution Control in Medium & Small scale Industries – Adequate
 Pollution Control in Common Facilities – Inadequate
The combination is A A I.
Hence D = 10

ia = Sub-Index Score = A + B + C+ D
= 0 + 8 + 15 + 10
= 33

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6.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

6.2.1 Pollutants (A)

Depending on the industrial activities in the CPIC area the three critical water
pollutants are Fluoride, BOD and Cadmium (Cd).

a. Factor # A1 – Presence of Toxin

The aforesaid three air pollutants are not assessed as acute or systemic. So the
three parameters are coming under group - A and there combination is A A A. The
penalty value for this combination is 0.
A1 = 0.

b. Factor # A2 – Scale of Industrial Activities

In the study area 8 nos. of R17 category industries and 154 nos. of R54 category
industries are operating. So out of Large (5), Medium (2.5) and Limited (1) the scale of
industrial activities is Limited and it has the scoring 1.
A2 = 1
Now the pollutant Factor is A = A1 x A2
 A=0x1
 A=0

6.2.2 Pathway (B)

a. Factor # B1 – Ambient Pollutant Concentration

The ambient environmental quality has been categorized into four broad
categories based on exceedence factor.
Observed Mean concentration of critical pollutant
Exceedence Factor (EF) = ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prescribed standard for the respective pollutant and area class
EF for Fluoride
 Total 5 nos of samples of Fluoride taken in the study area.
 The mean concentration of the Fluoride analysis is 0.716.
 The prescribed standard for Fluoride is 1.5.
 EF = 0.716 / 1.5 = 0.477
 0.477 is Low (L) scoring and comes below 0.5. So its scoring is 1.
EF for BOD
 Total 5 nos of samples of BOD taken in the study area.
 The mean concentration of the BOD analysis is 1.62.
 The prescribed standard for BOD is 8.
 EF = 1.62 / 8 = 0.202
 0.202 is Low (L) scoring and comes below 0.5. So its scoring is 1.
EF for Cadmium (Cd)
 Total 5 nos of samples of Cd taken in the study area.
 The mean concentration of the Cd analysis is 0.0004.
 The prescribed standard for Cd is 0.005.
 EF = 0.0004 / 0.005 = 0.08
 0.08 is Low (L) scoring and comes below 0.5. So its scoring is 1.

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  The final combination for ambient pollutant is L L L. The scoring of this
combination is maximum of three. So scoring value for M is 1.
 The combination value for L L L is 0.
 B1 = 1 + 0 = 1

b. Factor # B2 – Evidence of adverse impact on people

In the study area there is evidence of symptoms of exposure. But there is no
evidence of fatality or disease(s) leading to fatality (such as) cancer due to exposure.
So the scoring value is 3.
B2 = 3

c. Factor # B3 – Reliable evidence of adverse impact on eco-geological features

In the study area there is evidence of symptoms of exposure. But there is no
evidence of loss of flora / fauna / significant damage to eco-geological features,
(irreparable loss / damage). So the scoring value is 3.
B3 = 3

Hence, the pathway factor B = B1 + B2 + B3

B=1+3+3
B=7

6.2.3 Receptor (C)

a. Factor # C1 – Number of people potentially affected within 2 km radius from

industrial pollution source.

The population is more than 1 lakh in the study area.

Hence, C1 = 5

b. Factor # C2
SNLF = (Number of samples exceeded the standard / total number of samples) x
(Exceedence Factor)
(i) Flouride
Total No of Samples taken = 5
Number of samples exceeded the standard = 1
Exceedence Factor = 0.48
SNLF = (1 / 5) x 0.48
= 0.096 which is < 0.25
Hence C21 = 1.5 (Moderate)……………………………………..(1)

(ii) BOD
Total No of Samples taken = 5
Number of samples exceeded the standard = 0
Exceedence Factor = 0.202
SNLF = (0 / 5) x 0.202
=0
Hence C22 =1(Low)……………………………………..(2)

(iii) Cd
Total No of Samples taken = 15

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 Number of samples exceeded the standard = 12
Exceedence Factor = 0.08

SNLF = (0/ 5) x 0.08

=0
Hence C23 = 1 (Low)…………………………………..(3)

The combination of SNLF is M L L and the penalty for it is 0.

C2 is the addition of maximum of equation no. 1, 2 & 3 and penalty value.
Hence C2 = 1.5 + 0
= 1.5

c. Factor # C3 – Additional Risk to sensitive receptors

Within 2 km radius from source no historical / archeological / religious / national

parks / sanctuary / ecological habitat.
But 500 no of sensitive population is within 2km radius from source.
Hence C3 = 5

Thus the Receptor factor C = (C1 x C2) + C3

 C = (5 x 1.5) + 5
 C = 12.5

6.2.4 Additional Risk Assesment

Factor # D
 Pollution Control in Large scale Industries – Adequate
 Pollution Control in Medium & Small scale Industries – Adequate
 Pollution Control in Common Facilities – Inadequate
The combination is A A I.
Hence D = 10

iw = Sub-Index Score = A + B + C+ D
= 0 + 7 + 12.5 + 10
= 29.5

6.3 SOIL / GROUND WATER ENVIRONMENT

6.3.1 Pollutants (A)

Depending on the industrial activities in the CPIC area the three critical ground
water pollutants are Fluoride, Calcium Hardness and Turbidity.
a. Factor # A1 – Presence of Toxin
The aforesaid three air pollutants are not assessed as acute or systemic. So the
three parameters are coming under group - A and there combination is A A A. The
penalty value for this combination is 0.
A1 = 0.

b. Factor # A2 – Scale of Industrial Activities

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 In the study area 8 nos. of R17 category industries and 154 nos. of R54 category
industries are operating. So out of Large (5), Medium (2.5) and Limited (1) the scale of
industrial activities is Limited and it has the scoring 1.
A2 = 1
Now the pollutant Factor is A = A1 x A2
 A=0x1
 A=0

6.3.2 Pathway (B)

a. Factor # B1 – Ambient Pollutant Concentration

The ambient environmental quality has been categorized into four broad
categories based on exceedence factor.
Observed Mean concentration of critical pollutant
Exceedence Factor (EF) = ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prescribed standard for the respective pollutant and area class
EF for Fluoride
 Total 24 nos of samples of Fluoride taken in the study area.
 The mean concentration of the Fluoride analysis is 1.103.
 The prescribed standard for Fluoride is 1.
 EF = 1.103 / 1 = 1.103
 1.103 is High (H) scoring and comes between 1 and 1.5. So its scoring is 3.
EF for Ca Hardness
 Total 24 nos of samples of Ca Hardness taken in the study area.
 The mean concentration of the Ca Hardness analysis is 154.363.
 The prescribed standard for Ca Hardness is 75.
 EF = 154.363 / 75 = 2.06
 2.06 is Critical (C) scoring and come more than 1.5. So its scoring is 6.
EF for Turbidity
 Total 24 nos of samples for Turbidity taken in the study area.
 The mean concentration of the Turbidity analysis is 6.581.
 The prescribed standard for Turbidity is 5.
 EF = 6.581 / 5 = 1.32
 1.32 is High (H) scoring and comes between 1 and 1.5. So its scoring is 3.
 The final combination for ambient pollutant is H C H. The scoring of this
combination is maximum of three. So scoring value for C is 6.
 The combination value for H C H is 1.75.
 B1 = 6 + 1.75 = 7.75

b. Factor # B2 – Evidence of adverse impact on people

In the study area there is evidence of symptoms of exposure. But there is no
evidence of fatality or disease(s) leading to fatality (such as) cancer due to exposure.
So the scoring value is 3.
B2 = 3

c. Factor # B3 – Reliable evidence of adverse impact on eco-geological features

In the study area there is evidence of symptoms of exposure. But there is no
evidence of loss of flora / fauna / significant damage to eco-geological features,
(irreparable loss / damage). So the scoring value is 3.

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 B3 = 3
Hence, the pathway factor B = B1 + B2 + B3
 B = 7.75 + 3 + 3
 B = 13.75

6.3.3 Receptor (C)

a. Factor # C1 – Number of people potentially affected within 2 km radius from

industrial pollution source.

The population is more than 1 lakh in the study area.

Hence, C1 = 5

b. Factor # C2
SNLF =(Number of samples exceeded the standard / Total number of samples)x
(Exceedence Factor)

(i) Flouride
Total No of Samples taken = 24
Number of samples exceeded the standard = 6
Exceedence Factor = 1.10
SNLF = (6 / 24) x 1.10
= 0.275 which is between 0.25 and 0.5
Hence C21 = 2 (High)……………………………………..(1)

(ii) Ca Hardness
Total No of Samples taken = 24
Number of samples exceeded the standard = 13
Exceedence Factor = 2.06
SNLF = (13 / 24) x 2.06
= 1.116 which is > 0.5
Hence C22 =3 (Critical)……………………………………..(2)

(iii) Turbidity
Total No of Samples taken = 24
Number of samples exceeded the standard = 13
Exceedence Factor = 1.32

SNLF = (13/ 24) x 1.32

= 0.715 which is > 0.5
Hence C23 = 3 (Critical)…………………………………..(3)

The combination of SNLF is H C C and the penalty for it is 2.

C2 is the addition of maximum of equation no. 1, 2 & 3 and penalty value.
Hence C2 = 3 + 2
=5

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 c. Factor # C3 – Additional Risk to sensitive receptors

Within 2 km radius from source no historical / archeological / religious / national

parks / sanctuary / ecological habitat.
But 500 no of sensitive population is within 2km radius from source.
Hence C3 = 5

Thus the Receptor factor C = (C1 x C2) + C3

 C = (5 x 5) + 5
 C = 30

6.3.4 Additional Risk Assessment

Factor # D
 Pollution Control in Large scale Industries – Adequate
 Pollution Control in Medium & Small scale Industries – Adequate
 Pollution Control in Common Facilities – Inadequate
The combination is A A I.
Hence D = 10

is = Sub-Index Score = A + B + C+ D
= 0 + 13.75 + 30 + 10
= 53.75

Calculation of the Aggregated CEPI

CEPI = im + {(100 – im) x (i2/100) x (i3/100)}

= 53.75 + {(100- 53.75) x (33 / 100) x (29.5 / 100)}

CEPI = 58.2524

6.4 Conclusion
The action plan has been prepared to address the environmental issues
identified by the people and verified scientifically. The target dates are chosen
considering the nature of the activity and its relative importance from
environmental point of view .Implementation and monitoring being key aspects of
success of an action plan, a framework for monitoring and evaluation of
performance of the industrial cluster with CEPI as the key indicator is proposed
to be in place, once the action plans are frozen after adequate refinement.

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 The main text of this document presents the action plans sector wise. The
detailed industry wise action plan is presented in appendix I. The appendix also
indicates the target date of each action and corresponding stakeholder agency who will
implement the action plan. During the preparation of this action plan several actions
were also taken up simultaneously. Some of the actions are already completed and
some are under implementation. These actions have caused significant improvement in
the environmental quality of the area. CEPI was calculated on the basis of recent
monitoring data of the SPCB and REMP data collected by ISMU during their study. The
revised CEPI from 82.09 to 58.25, indicates the improvement in environmental quality,
which is now well below the level of criticality. However, after the remaining actions are
implemented the score is expected to come down further.

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 Compliance status to the comments received from CPCB
on action plan for Angul-Talcher area

SL Comments State Pollution Control Board’s view

No
1 Details of effluent generation, mode Included in the action plan
of treatment and final disposal from
Bhushan Steel Limited (CPP),
Bhushan Steel Limited and Bhushan
Energy Limited need to be
addressed and incorporated in the
Final Action Plan.
2 Conversion of Lean Slurry disposal It is proposed to have a portfolio of options for ash
system to High concentration slurry disposal. High concentration slurry and mine void
disposal system should be filling are the options. The State Board is pursuing.
completed by 31 March, 2012
st Retrofitting these systems usually has long lead time
since there is only one supplier of diaphragm pump
in the world. Thus the target date may be kept as
31.03-2014. The action plan is appropriately
modified.
3  Detailed plan for remediation  A remediation plan was prepared by NPC
of contaminated site near New Delhi. It is estimated that about 79000
ORICHEM Ltd. should be ton of hazardous waste is lying at the site.
evolved alongwith details of Out of the suggested options, disposal in
quantity of solid waste and TSDF was considered to be suitable by
clearly defined strategy for SPCB.
ultimate disposal of
accumulated waste.
 The responsible stake holder for
 Responsible stakeholder for implementing the remediation plan will be
the same should be the ORICHEM Ltd.
incorporated.
4 Requirement of 8 MLD STP needs to The requirement of STP is being drawn up by Orissa
be incorporated in the Action Plan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (OWSSB) in a
as mentioned in Table 2.4 phased manner. A 2 MLD STP is under construction
and another 2 MLD STP is in the design phase.
5 Typographical errors need to be Typographical error corrected.
corrected.
60% coal production by 31st March, 100% coal production by surface miner may not be
2012 and 100% coal production by feasible due to various practical reason. We may
31st March, 2013 using surface miner therefore stick to original stipulation of 60% by
2013.
technology should be ensured and
this needs to be incorporated.
6 Responsible stakeholders for Incorporated in the action plan. The bye pass is being
establishment of air quality constructed by M/S Bhusan Steel Ltd.
monitoring network and
construction of fly over / bypass
must be incorporated in the Action
Plan.

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7 A comprehensive proposal with Coal This is a futuristic project and presently in R & D
to Liquid and Coal Bed Methane Stage. It may not be possible to include it as an
technologies need to be prepared action plan at present.
and submitted by 31st March, 2011
and its implementation by 31st
December, 2012.
8 Possibility of coal transportation by In this area coal is transported through all modes; by
belt conveyors need to be explored rail, by road and through conveyor.
and the same may be implemented
(if feasible) by 31st December, 2011.
9 Time limit for installation of silo Agreed
should be 31st December, 2011.
10 Possibility should be explored for co- Trial for co-processing in thermal power plant
processing of Spent pot lining in already commenced. Efforts are on for trial operation
Cement kilns. in cement kiln
11 Detailed plan for remediation of A remediation plan is already prepared by NPC. Out
contaminated site near ORICHEM of the suggested options, disposal in TSDF was
alongwith quantity of solid waste considered to be suitable by SPCB. The responsible
present and a well defined strategy stake holder for implementing the remediation plan
for ultimate disposal of will be the ORICHEM Ltd.
accumulated waste should be
incorporated in the Action Plan.
Stakeholders responsible for the
same should also be included in the
plan.
12 Time limit for installation of Agreed.
ESP/Bag Filters should be reduced
to 31st March, 2012
13 Conversion of Lean Slurry disposal It is proposed to have a portfolio of options for ash
system to High concentration slurry disposal. High concentration slurry and mine void
disposal system should be filling are the options the State Board is pursuing.
completed by 31st March, 2012 The action plan is appropriately modified.
14 Time limit for installation of silo Agreed.
should be 31st December, 2011.
15 Feasibility report with technical Achieving zero discharge in TPPs is feasible during
details and facts for adopting zero non-monsoons season.
discharge policy in Thermal Power
Plants should be prepared so that it
could be monitored and
implemented within the prescribed
time limit.
16 Target date for construction of Dedicated coal transport corridor is a long term
dedicated coal transport corridor project. It needs various action like, planning, land
should be reduced to 31st March, acquisition and construction. Thus it may be
2013. considered to keep the target data as 31-03-2015.
Typographical errors need to be
corrected. Typographical error corrected
17 Typographical errors need to be Typographical error corrected.
corrected. 100% coal production by surface miner may not be
60% coal production by 31st March, feasible due to various practical reasons. We may

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 2012 and 100% coal production by therefore stick to original stipulation of 60% by
31st March, 2013 using surface miner 2013.
technology should be ensured and
this needs to be incorporated.

18 Provision for drinking water in Agreed

peripheral villages should be
ensured by 31st December, 2011.
19 Adequate technology identified (if This is a national problem. It is only proposed to
any) may be indicated with a clear optimize production and dispatch to maintain
line of action for control of mine minimum stock. It may not be possible to identify
fire. appropriate technology by SPCB.
20 Time limit for upgradation of 1-2 Agreed
potline of NALCO should be
reduced to 31st March, 2012.
21 Time limit for installation of fluoride Agreed
removal system should be reduced
to 31st March, 2012.
22 Time limit for construction of STP Agreed.
should be reduced to 31st December,
2012.
23 Time limit for construction of water Construction of water impoundment structure are
impoundment structures should be long action, hence may not be possible before year
reduced to 31st March, 2012. 2015.
24 Other Suggestions This is done and appended to the main report as
1. Sector-wise action plans need Annexure-1.
details regarding various
stakeholders.

2. Detailed health impact study A health status report has been prepared as part of
should be carried out through REMP for Angul-Talcher.
a reputed agency.

3. CEPI should be evaluated for CEPI is revaluated and included in report as chapter-
same criteria pollutants 6.
considered by CPCB on the
basis of the real time data
after implementation of short
term and long term action
plans.

4. Present status and future plan The master plan is being prepared by CEPT
for greenbelt development University Ahmedabad. Green belt will be developed
should be incorporated as per as per the master plan.
the norms fixed in the master
plan of the area with respect
to area under greenbelt, no.
and type of saplings.

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5. Demographic details and Incorporated in the final report
water drainage pattern and
road networks in 2 km buffer
zone should be incorporated.

6. Online monitoring system Incorporated in the final report

linked with regional office
and head office of CPCB /
SPCBs should be included in
plan.

7. DG sets should be provided Included in the final action plan

at all pumping stations of
CETPs/STPs (if any) to avoid
overflow of untreated effluent
during power failure in all
clusters.

8. Action points to be elaborated The cost component will be worked out while
in terms of quantification / implementing the action plan.
sources of pollution and cost
components.

9. Action Plan for industries The sectoral action plans will be applicable to all the
undergoing expansion and future plants in respective sectors.
those which obtained
Environmental Clearance and
yet to be commissioned also
need to be incorporated.

10. Pb, Cr, Cd and Fluoride Agreed.

concentrations in Ground
water should be monitored.

11. Existing infrastructure Included in action plan.

alongwith future plans for
sewage treatment in the
cluster.

12. Responsible stakeholders for Stakeholder wise action plan is appended in the final
the various activities report as Annexure-1.
mentioned under the Action
Plan should be identified and
incorporated in the Action
Plan accordingly

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13. Monitoring of PM2.5 and Agreed.
Ozone on the points of traffic
congestions.

14. Online water quality Agreed.

monitoring of Fluoride,
cadmium and TOC also to be
included.

15. Proposal for in-situ Bio- This will be a research project, thus may be excluded
remediation of sewage w.r.t. from the action plan
organic pollution load
reaching in River.

16. Explore the feasibility and This will be a research project, thus may be excluded
technical viability of from the action plan
reduction of Chromium (Cr
6+ to Cr 3+) by using flue
gases or other technological
option.

17. Issue of management of coal Agreed.

washery rejects should also
be considered on priority.

18. Explore the possibility of use Included in the action plan

of SMS slag and Ferro-alloy
slag for road construction.

19. Plan for Char utilization in Utilisation of char as supplementary fuel in AFBC
Thermal Power Plants. Boilers is included as action plan.

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20. Study needs to be conducted A study is conducted by the State Govt. through
to find out the cause for the EPTRI to investigate the cause of paddy burning and
instances of burning of paddy suggest preventive measure.
crops around NALCO.
Following factors/ causes
could be examined for the
same-
 Emissions

 from
Aluminium
smelters- HF
and HCl.
 Fungal/
Aerosol spots

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Annexure - I
 Annexure-1

SUMMARY OF ACTION PLAN, INDUSTRIES TO WHOM IT IS APPLICABLE, TARGET DATE, SHORT

TERM AND LONG TERM GOALS, THE CURRENT STATUS WITH IMPLEMENTTATION SCHEDULE

Action Plan for abatement of pollution in Thermal Power Plants

Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short term Current status with action plan for
No. agency or Long term implementation

1. All TPPs to NALCO, CPP 31-03-2012 Long term goal Currently all units are prescribed with stack
install ESP/BF emission standard for 100 mg/Nm3.
to meet the Directions will be issued for achieve a
emission standard of 50 mg/Nm3 shortly.
standard of 50 TTPS, Talcher 31-03-2012 Long term goal The ESPs of TTPS Talcher is being
mg/Nm3 with upgraded to meet the standard of 100
one spare field. mg/Nm3
Nav Bharat 31-03-2012 Long term goal Direction will be issued to meet standard
Ventures Ltd. of 50 mg/Nm3
Bhusan Steel 31-03-2012 Long term goal Direction will be issued to meet standard
Ltd. CPP of 50 mg/Nm3
Bhusan Energy 31-03-2012 Long term goal Direction will be issued to meet standard
Ltd. (IPP) of 50 mg/Nm3
2. All lean slurry NALCO, CPP 31-03-2012 Long term goal Currently the ash is disposed in lean phase.
disposal system HDSD with mine void filling system is now
to be converted under design stage.
to (High TTPS, Talcher 31-03-2012 Long term goal Mine void filling through wet disposal is
Concentration currently in practice. Direction for HCSD is
Slurry Disposal) issued.
HCSD/ Mine Nav Bharat 31-03-2012 Long term goal Mine void filling through dry disposal is
void filling Ventures Ltd. currently in practice
Bhusan Steel 31-03-2012 Long term goal Dry disposal method has been adopted by
Ltd. CPP this industry.
Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short term Current status with action plan for
No. agency or Long term implementation

Bhusan Energy 31-03-2012 Long term goal Dry disposal and mine void filling has been
Ltd. (IPP) envisaged for this plant.
3. Online NALCO, CPP 30-06-2011 Short term goal Online monitors installed for Units No- 7, 8,
monitoring with 9 and 10.
real time TTPS, Talcher 30-06-2011 Short term goal Online monitors installed in all the stacks.
display facility Nav Bharat 30-06-2011 Short term goal Direction issued for installation of online
to be installed Ventures Ltd. monitors in stacks.
Bhusan Steel 30-06-2011 Short term goal Online monitors installed in two stacks.
Ltd. CPP
Bhusan Energy 30-06-2011 Short term goal Online monitors installed in two stacks.
Ltd. (IPP)
4. Create silo for a NALCO, CPP 31-12-2011 Short term goal 4 Silos of capacity 1500 T each and 2 silos
capacity of at of capacity 2000 tons each installed.
least 2 to 3 TTPS, Talcher 31-12-2011 Short term goal 2 Silos of capacity 1000 T each installed.
days ash
generation for Nav Bharat 31-12-2011 Short term goal 2 Silos of capacity 350 T each and 2 silos
its dry storage Ventures Ltd. of capacity750 tons each installed.
and subsequent Bhusan Steel 31-12-2011 Short term goal One silo of capacity 200 T installed.
utilization for Ltd. CPP
cement and fly Bhusan Energy 31-12-2011 Short term goal 4 Silos of capacity 1000 T each and 2 silos
ash based Ltd. (IPP) of capacity 250 tons each installed.
products
5. Real time NALCO, CPP 31-03-2011 Short term goal Direction issued for installation. It is under
ambient air procurement stage.
quality TTPS, Talcher 31-03-2011 Short term goal Real time ambient air monitoring station
monitoring installed.
(SOx, NOx, CO, Nav Bharat 31-03-2011 Short term goal Direction issued for installation.
PM10, PM2.5 ) Ventures Ltd.
Bhusan Steel 31-03-2011 Short term goal Real time ambient air monitoring station
Ltd. CPP installed.
Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short term Current status with action plan for
No. agency or Long term implementation

Bhusan Energy 31-03-2011 Short term goal Direction issued for installation. It is under
Ltd. (IPP) procurement stage.
6. All the thermal NALCO, CPP 31-03-2012 Short term goal Zero discharge adopted except periodic
power plants storm discharge during monsoon.
shall adopt zero TTPS, Talcher 31-03-2012 Short term goal Zero discharge adopted except periodic
discharge. storm discharge during monsoon.
Nav Bharat 31-03-2012 Short term goal Zero discharge adopted except periodic
Ventures Ltd. storm discharge during monsoon.
Bhusan Steel 31-03-2012 Short term goal Dry ash disposal of ash is adopted.
Ltd. CPP
Bhusan Energy 31-03-2012 Short term goal Dry ash disposal is envisaged.
Ltd. (IPP)

Action Plan for Abatement of Pollution in Coal Mines

Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short Current status with action plan for
No. agency term or Long implementation
term

1. A dedicated coal Mahanadi Coal 31-03-2015 Long term Internal corridors with concrete roads have
transport corridor to Fields Ltd for its goal been constructed in some of the major
be constructed in operating and mines. Suitable steps will be taken for
Talcher coalfields future coal mines complete implementation of this action plan.
to control SPM in in Talcher area
ambient air and and Other Govt.
traffic congestion. agency as
applicable
2. Creation of Same as above 31-03-2013 Long term Direction will be issued to MCL for
reservoir for goal implementation.
storage of mine
Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short Current status with action plan for
No. agency term or Long implementation
term

drainage water and

run off which can
be used for
industrial purpose
for water
conservation
3. Use of surface Same as above 31-03-2013 Long term The surface miners are currently in use.
miner for coal goal The present level of production using
mining purpose. At surface miner technology is at 50 %. The
least 60% coal in MCL authority will be asked to enhance the
this area to be capacity production and achieve the target
produced by level by 31-03-2013.
surface miner
technology for
control of
particulate matter in
ambient air
4. Adoption of Same as above 30-06-2012 Short term The feasibility of concurrent ash filling is
concurrent mine goal now evaluated. This has to be dovetailed
filling with dry ash with the existing mine plan.
from the thermal
power plants to
facilitate concurrent
ash disposal.
5. Making provision Same as above 31-12-2011 Short term MCL will be communicated in this regard
for supply of goal shortly. Presently 30 villages are covered
drinking water in under water supply scheme by MCL.
the peripheral
villages of coal
Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short Current status with action plan for
No. agency term or Long implementation
term

mining area to
solve the problem
of water scarcity in
nearby areas.
6. Enhancement of Same as above 31-03-2015 Long term A suitable direction in this regard will be
rake loading facility goal issued by the SPCB.
in the coal mines
for control of SPM
in ambient air and
traffic congestion.
7. MCL to take up a Same as above 30-06-2011 Short term A direction has already been issued to limit
comprehensive goal the stock volume to 5% of its total
coal mine fire production. MCL will be communicated to
control plan for prepare a comprehensive action plan in this
control of SO2 in regard shortly.
ambient
atmosphere and
heat in the area.
8. Back filling of the Same as above 30-06-2011 Short term Mine restoration plan is included in the
mine voids and goal respective EMP. Old mines will be directed
restoration of the to prepare an action plan.
mined out area. An
action plan to be
prepared for control
of land degradation
in the area.
 Action Plan for abatement of Pollution in Iron & Steel Sector
Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short Current status with action plan for
No. agency term or Long implementation
term

1. All DRI plants to Bhusan Steel Ltd. 31.03.2011 Short term goal Installed
install ESPs, in the
kiln, bag filter in
dust generating
points and BRG Iron and 31.03.2011 Short term goal Installed
pneumatic dust Steel Ltd.
handling system
for control of air
pollution in the area
2. All steel plants and Bhusan Steel Ltd. 30.06.2011 Short term goal Direction issued for compliance.
sponge iron plants
to develop
collection and
treatment facility for BRG Iron and 30.06.2011 Short term goal Direction issued for compliance.
mineral char and Steel Ltd.
coal pile runoff
during monsoon for
control of water
pollution
3. Installation of Bhusan Steel Ltd. 30.06.2011 Short term goal Installed in two stacks. For rest of the stacks
online stack it is under implementation.
monitoring system BRG Iron and 30.06.2011 Short term goal Direction to be issued.
with real time Steel Ltd.
display system for Navabharat 30.06.2011 Short term goal Direction issued for installation.
monitoring and Ventures Ltd.
subsequent control (Ferro Alloy)
of particulate
matter
Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short Current status with action plan for
No. agency term or Long implementation
term

4. Real time ambient Bhusan Steel Ltd. 31.03.2011 Short term goal Installed
air quality monitoring BRG Iron and 31.03.2011 Short term goal Direction to be issued
(SOx, NOx, CO, Steel Ltd.
PM10, PM2.5 Navabharat 31.03.2011 Short term goal Direction issued for compliance.
evaluation of air Ventures Ltd.
quality data (Ferro Alloy)
5. Use of SMS slag Navabharat 30.06.2012 Longt term goal Currently the slag is used in their own road.
and ferro alloys Ventures Ltd. Surplus is to be sent to mines area.
slag for haul road (Ferro Alloy)
construction in the Mangilal Rungta 30.06.2012 Long term goal Currently the slag is used in their own road.
mine area for (P) Ltd (Ferro Surplus is to be sent to mines area.
utilization of Alloy)
metallurgical solid Hind Mettaliks 30.06.2012 Long term goal Currently the slag is used in their own road.
waste Ltd. (Ferro Alloys) Surplus is to be sent to mines area.
Bhusan Steels 30.06.2012 Long term goal Currently the slag is used in their own road.
Ltd. Surplus is to be sent to mines area.
BRG Steel Ltd. 30.06.2012 Long term goal Currently the slag is used in their own road.
Surplus is to be sent to mines area.
 Action Plan for abatement of pollution in Aluminium Plants
Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short term Current status with action plan for
No. agency or Long term implementation

1. 1st and 2nd pot line of NALCO 31-03-2012 Short term goal The action plan is currently under
NALCO to be implementation and is expected to be
upgraded to meet the completed within stipulated target date.
emission norm of 0.3
kg of fluoride per ton
of Aluminum by
revamping the fume
treatment plant for
control of fluoride in
ambient air
2. Online stack NALCO 31-06-2011 Short term goal The action plan is currently under
emission monitoring implementation and is expected to be
system with display completed within stipulated target date.
system shall be
installed for
evaluation of load of
fluoride in ambient
air.
3. Installation of fluoride NALCO 31-03-2012 Short term goal Fume treatment system is installed in one
removal (Fume bake oven. It is under implementation in 2nd
treatment) system bake oven and is expected to be completed
from bake oven plant within stipulated target date.
control of fluoride in
air.
4. Construction of NALCO 31.03.2011 Short term goal Secured land fill at NALCO is completed.
secured landfill by
NALCO within its
premises for control
fluoride in water and
 soil
5. Conducting a NALCO 31.03.2012 Short term goal. IIT Roorkee is now conducting the audit.
comprehensive Likely to be completed within the target date.
wastewater audit for
the smelter plant
including runoff
management by
ultimate control of
fluoride in water and
soil.
6. Real time ambient air NALCO 31.03.2011 Short term goal It is under implementation and is likely to be
quality monitoring completed within target date.
(SOx, NOx, CO, PM10,
PM2.5 ) for evaluation
of environmental
parameters.
7. Installation of NALCO 31.03.2011 Short term goal It is under implementation.
hazardous waste
incinerator by
NALCO for disposal
of hazardous waste
8. Co-processing of Cement Long term Trial for co processing in thermal power
spent pot-lining in plants and plants already commenced. Efforts for trial
Cement kilns NALCO for co- processing in cement kilns are on.
 Action Plan for abatement of pollution through Common infrastructure and services

Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short Current status with action plan for
No. agency term or Long implementation
term
1. Construction of a sewage OWSSB 31-12-2012 Long term goal The requirement of STP is drawn by
treatment plant for Orissa Water Supply and Sewerage
Talcher town for control Board in a phased manner. A 2 MLD
of organic pollution in STP is under construction and another
river. 2 MLD STP is in design phase.
2. Establishment of an SPCB, NALCO, 31-03-2013 Long term goal The NTPC Talcher, Bhusan Steel Ltd.
extensive air quality NTPC, Bhusan have already installed, NALCO is
monitoring network for Steel implementing it. Direction is to be
Angul- Talcher area for issued to MCL for implementation.
evaluation of air quality SPCB is preparing a plan for
parameters in the area. comprehensive air quality monitoring
network.
3. Construction of water Water 31-03-2015 Long term goal Department of Water Resources, Govt
impoundment structures Resources of Orissa has been informed to take up
in Nandira, Lingra, Department and this action.
Singda and Bangur user agency
nallah for water
conservation.
4. Remediation of ORICHEM Ltd. 31-03-2012 Long term goal A remediation plan is already prepared
contaminated site near by NPC. Out of the suggested options
ORICHEM Ltd for control disposal in TSDF was considered to be
of leaching of chromium. suitable by SPCB. ORICHEM will be
implementing stakeholder for this
remediation option.
5. Construction of a bypass Bhusan Steel 31-03-2013 Short term goal The action plan is currently under
/ flyover for avoiding Ltd. and NHAI implementation and is expected to be
traffic congestion on the completed within stipulated period.
national highway near
Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short Current status with action plan for
No. agency term or Long implementation
term
Bhushan Steel & Power
plant for control of traffic
congestion and SPM.

6. Promotion of industries Long term goal This action can be implemented after
within CPIC area which the moratorium on establishment of
uses waste products like industries is kept in abeyance. SPCB
fly ash, char and waste has already stipulated rebate on
heat for gainful utilization consent fees for industries using the
of solid waste waste product as a promotional
initiative.
7. The establishment of NALCO 31.03.2013 Long term goal Direction will be issued
on-line monitoring TTPS (NTPC)
station for water quality Talcher
monitoring of River
Brahmani and online
data transmission
facility with SPCB and
CPCB. The
parameters include
Fluoride, Cadmium
and TOC.

8. Pb, Cr, Cd and MCL 31.03.2013 Long term goal Direction will be issued
Fluoride
concentrations in
Ground water is to be
monitored.
Sl. Action plan Stakeholder Target date Goal/ Short Current status with action plan for
No. agency term or Long implementation
term
9. Monitoring of PM2.5 NALCO, 31.03.2013 Long term goal Direction will be issued
and Ozone on the Bhusan Ltd.
points of traffic And MCL
congestions should be
done.
10 All the STPs will be Respective 31.03.2012 Long term goal Included in the action plan. The
provided with a stand- stake holders direction will be issued.
by DG sets to prevent like MCL,
discharge of sewage TTPS, NALCO
during power failure etc.