DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR CORPORATION OF

INDIA LIMITED

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

(FINAL)

FOR

EASTERN DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR (EDFC)

(Mughalsarai – Ludhiana Section)

 Table of Contents

Sl. Contents Page No.

No.
Chapter-1: Introduction 01-03
1.1 Background 01
1.2 Purpose of Environmental Management Framework (EMF) 02
1.3 Environment and International Community 03
1.4 Environmental Awareness 03
Chapter-2: Genesis of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India 01-05
Ltd. (DFCCIL) & EDFC Project Cycle
2.1 Objective & Mission of DFCCIL 02
2.2 Organization Setup of DFCCIL for Eastern Dedicated Freight 02
Corridor
2.3 Financial Management 03
2.4 Need For Environmental Policy 03
2.5 Environmental Policy (EP) of DFCCIL 03
2.6 Objective of Environmental Management Framework of DFCCIL 03
2.7 Project Planning 04
2.8 Project Approvals 05
2.9 Project Implementation 05
Chapter-3: Policy, Legal & Regulatory Framework 01-09
3.1 Applicable Regulations 01
3.2 Legal Framework 01
3.3 Key Environmental Laws And Regulations 01
3.3.1 Environment 03
3.3.2 EIA Documentation & Environmental Clearances (EC) 04
3.3.3 Forest Land Acquisition And Clearances 04
3.3.4 Ambient Noise Quality 05
3.3.5 Ambient Air Quality 05
3.4 Environmental Requirements Of The State 05
3.5 Other Applicable Legislations 06
3.6 Applicability Of Clearance 07
3.7 World Bank Requirements – Operational/Safeguard Policies 08
3.8 Applicability Of Regulations/Policies 09
Chapter-4: Environmental Management Regulatory Procedure 01-53
4.1 Introduction 01
4.2 Mandatory Requirements – Environment 01
4.2.1 Electric Act 2003 01
4.2.2 Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 02
4.2.3 Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 05
4.2.4 Biological Diversity Act, 2002 07
4.2.5 The Scheduled Tribes & Other Traditional Forest Dwellers 07
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
4.3 Funding Agencies Requirements - Environment 08
4.4 Prescriptive Framework - Environment 09
4.4.1 Applicable Legislations 09
4.4.2 Relevant Policies 10
4.4.3 Implementing Agencies 10
4.5 Health and Safety Requirements 11
4.5.1 Exposure to Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) 11
4.6 The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites & Remains Act, 12
1958 & its Amendments till 1992
4.7 Environment Assessment Procedures 12
4.8 Step 2: Environmental Assessment 13
4.8.1 Quality Assurance 15
4.8.2 Scoping 16
4.8.3 Environmental Impact Assessment 17
4.8.4 Environmental Hazard and Risk Assessment (Integrating 19
Environmental Issues With Social And Technical Study)
4.8.5 Environmental Impacts Identification 20
4.8.6 Mitigation And Monitoring Plan Mitigation Measures 24
4.8.7 Environmental Issues Related to Electric Sub-Stations , TSS , SP 34
,SSP Signals, Tower etc , Assessment And Management
Procedure
4.8.8 Substation 35
4.8.9 Environmental Screening and Scoping for Electric Facilities
4.8.10 Bid Document 43
4.8.11 Monitoring Plans for Environment Condition 46
4.8.12 Implementation of EMP 47
4.8.13 Monitoring and Post Auditing 50
4.9 Indicative Checklist of Information to Be Collected/ Compiled 50
Chapter-5: INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 01-12
5.1 Introduction 01
5.2 Organisational Requirements 01
5.3 Organisational Structure And Responsibilities 02
5.4 Monitoring 10
CHAPTER-6: Capacity Building Plan 01-06
6.1 Capacity Building 01
6.1.1 Training Programme 01
6.1.2 Technical Assistance: Additional Staff/collaboration with experts 05
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3.1. Environmental Regulations and Legislations (National) 01

3.2 Environmental Clearance Requirements 08

3.3 World Bank Safeguard Policies 09
4.1 Environmental Management Regulatory Procedure for a Project 01
4.2 Possible Impacts on Physical Environment 22
4.3 Possible Impact on Social and Cultural Environment 23
4.4 Consequence Categories and Rankings 24
4.5 Likelihood Categories and Rankings 24
4.6 Generic Environmental Management Plan 26
4.7 Environmental Issues 36
4.7 Environment Management Process 36
4.9 Ambient Air Quality Standards (National) 44
4.10 Ambient Noise Quality Standards (National) 45
4.11 National Standards of Water 45
4.12 Environmental Monitoring Plan 47
4.1.3 Roles and Responsibilities of Officers 48
5.1 Responsibility Allocation Framework for the Environment 04
Management Process
5.2 Monitoring Framework 11
6.1 Training Programme for the DFCC 4

List of Figures

Figure Contents Page No.

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4.1 Forest clearance approval process 05
4.2 Environmental Assessment Process 14
5.1 SEMU Structure At Corporate Centre 04
 Chapter-1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) is a Special Purpose

Vehicle set up under the administrative control of Ministry of Railways to
undertake planning & development, mobilization of financial resources and
construction, maintenance and operation of the Dedicated Freight Corridors.
DFCCIL was incorporated in October 2006, under Indian Companies Act 1956.

The plan to construct dedicated freight corridors across the country marks a
strategic inflexion point in the history of Indian Railways that has essentially run
mixed traffic across its network. Once completed, the dedicated freight corridors
will enable Indian Railways to improve its customer orientation and meet market
needs more effectively. Creation of rail infrastructure on such a scale -
unprecedented in independent India – is also expected to drive the establishment
of industrial corridors and logistic parks along its alignment.

In the first phase, DFCCIL will be constructing two corridors – the Western DFC
and Eastern DFC- spanning a total length of about 2800 route km. The Eastern
Corridor, starting from Ludhiana, Punjab will pass through the states of Haryana,
Uttar Pradesh and terminate at Son Nagar, Bihar. The Western Corridor will
traverse the distance from Dadri to Mumbai, passing through the states of Delhi,
Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The present section deals with
eastern corridor and environment management framework is prepared to deal with
associated environmental issues, regulatory requirements, capacity building plan
and institutional strengthening requirements for DFCC.

Past decade has seen a global increase in concerns regarding protection of the
Environment and conservation of forest and forest reserves. Government of India
(GoI), through Ministry of Environment and Forest, MoEF ensures the
conservation of flora, fauna, forests and Wildlife, prevention & control of pollution,
afforestation & regeneration of degraded areas and protection of environment, in
the frame work of legislations. Central Pollution Control Board, CPCB an
autonomous body of MoEF ensures the prevention and control of pollution,
addresses the public grievances arising due to project intervention. To
address/compile with the concerns/policies of the MoEF and other applicable
agencies, a detailed analysis/reporting of environmental features and parameters
need to be prepared for compiling with the statutory / legal requirements set forth
by GoI. A detailed list of applicable clearance/approval in the works, along with
their criteria for applicability is presented in Chapter-3. In view of the above the
project planning is not complete without Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
and the suitable Environment Management Plan (EMP).

All the major environmental impacts along with mitigation and management
measures have been compiled in the form of EMF i.e Environmental Management
Framework. Environmental Management Framework will be adopted as a policy
document by DFCCIL for all present and future projects.

1.2 PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK, EMF

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 The first objective of the EMF is to develop a generic environmental management
plan and framework to address environmental issues arising during planning,
design, and construction and operation phase of any upcoming project. The EMF
will be used to establish criteria to identify the level of EA required for the project
and the processes involved, their sequence to conduct the EA studies for various
components/phases of freight corridor projects including their legal requirements
and implications. Comprehending the level of EA will help the DFCCIL in
assessing the requirement of external agency in the form of consultancy services
and also the stage of such requirement, like Planning Consultant at planning
and design stage and Construction Supervision Consultant, CSC at
construction stage. It is worth to mention here that any external agency or
consultant can help DFCCIL in analyzing and reporting of environmental feature
and parameters, filing the application for clearance and approval, but ultimately
the responsibility lies with DFCCIL. Hence the need of institutional
strengthening/capacity building plan is crucial as emphasized in next paragraph.

The EMF will also be used to suggest suitable mechanisms for the
operationalisation/Implementation of EMP, appropriate institutional mechanisms
and specific training / capacity building needs and environmental guidelines to
prepare a work plan. For better understanding the Environmental Management
Framework, EMF is divided into three sub sections

Part 1: Environmental Management Regulatory Procedure EMRP: The EMRP

will be used to establish criteria to identify the level of environmental studies
/environment related clearances required for the project and the processes
involved, their sequence to conduct the studies for various components/phases of
freight corridor projects including their legal requirements and implications.
Comprehending the level of studies will help the DFCCIL in assessing the
requirement of external agency in the form of consultancy services and also the
stage of such requirement, like Planning Consultant at planning and design stage
and Construction Supervision Consultant, CSC at construction stage etc.

Part 2: Capacity Building Plan, CBP: An important part of this capacity building
is ensuring that people have the skills and training necessary to understand the
linkages between freight corridor development and environmental consequences.
The CBP will suggest suitable mechanisms for the
operationalisation/implementation of EMP, appropriate institutional mechanisms
and specific training/capacity building needs and environmental guidelines to
prepare a work plan.

Part 3: Environmental Code of Conduct, ECoC: These guidelines have been

prepared to provide an outlook and practical methods to counter the problems
faced in environmental assessment and management by engineers in designing
and executing the project components. Based on these generic
guidelines/measures, a specific action plan needs to be worked out for the project
such that any environmental issues arising due to the intervention can be
countered.

1.3 ENVIRONMENT AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

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 In recent years, the international community has placed the environment at the top
of the development agenda. As a result, international lending organizations, like
the World Bank, have begun to tie the provision of development funding to a
requirement to assess the environmental impacts of proposed projects. Many
lending institutions and international environmental agencies have issued
guidelines to ensure that proposed projects are designed and implemented in an
environmentally and economically sound fashion.

International Funding Organizations with EA Requirements:

 World Bank
 Asian Development Bank (ADB)
 African Development Bank (ADB)
 Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
 Economic Commission for Europe
 European Economic Community
 European Investment Bank
 Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
 United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP)
 United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

People in government and business need to know how to evaluate and mitigate
the environmental impact of all development projects, starting from the time the
projects are conceived. They need to take a precautionary, integrated and
proactive approach to protecting the environment. Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) can act as a catalyst to sustainable development by increasing
environmental awareness and knowledge, and can serve as a starting point for
implementing an Environmental Management regulatory procedure EMRP.

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 Chapter-2

GENESIS OF DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR

CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. (DFCCIL) & EDFC PROJECT CYCLE

The Indian Railways' quadrilateral linking the four metropolitan cities of Delhi,
Mumbai, Chennai and Howrah, commonly known as the Golden Quadrilateral and
its two diagonals (Delhi-Chennai and Mumbai-Howrah), adding up to a total route
length of 10,122 km carries more than 55% of revenue earning freight traffic of IR.
The existing trunk routes of Howrah-Delhi on the Eastern Corridor and Mumbai-
Delhi on the Western Corridor are highly saturated with line capacity utilization
varying between 115% and 150%.

The rapid growth of Indian economy in the last few years has created demand for
additional capacity of rail freight transportation, and this is likely to grow further in
the future. This burgeoning demand led to the conception of the dedicated freight
corridors along the Eastern and Western Routes. Hon'ble Minister for Railways,
made this historic announcement on the floor of the House in the Parliament while
presenting the Railway Budget for 2005-06.

In April 2005, the Project was discussed at the Japan-India Summit Meeting. It
was included in the declaration of co-operation signed between the Hon'ble Prime
Ministers of India and Japan for a feasibility study and possible funding of the
dedicated rail freight corridors by Japanese Government. The feasibility study
report was submitted to Ministry of Railways in October 2007.

In the meanwhile, Ministry of Railways initiated action to establish a Special

Purpose Vehicle for construction, operation and maintenance of the dedicated
freight corridors. This led to the establishment of “Dedicated Freight Corridor
Corporation of India Limited (DFCC)”, to undertake planning & development
mobilization of financial resources and construction, maintenance and operation of
the dedicated freight corridors. DFCC was incorporated as a company under the
Companies Act 1956 on 30th October 2006.

Corporation Governing Body consist of the following directors:-

 The Chairman, DFCCIL.
 The Managing Director, DFCCIL.
 Director (Finance), DFCCIL
 Director (Infrastructure), DFCCIL.
 Director (Project Planning), DFCCIL.
 Director (Operations & Business Development), DFCCIL.
The Governing Body will decide policy matters authorizing DFCCIL officers to
implement the schemes, policies & review decisions taken from time to time.

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2.1 OBJECTIVE & MISSION OF DFCCIL

 Reduce unit cost of transportation by speeding up freight train operations

and higher productivity.
 Increase rail share and freight market by providing customized logistic
services.
 Create additional rail infrastructure cater to high level transport demand.
 Segregate freight infrastructure for focused approach on both passenger and
freight business of railways.
 Construct, maintain and operate the dedicated freight corridors as a
profitable commercial entity.
 Provide a modern, quicker and safer freight transportation system.
 Maximise railways’ share of freight transport business by leveraging quality
and pricing of rail freight transport services.
 Leverage reduced emission of Green House Gases by encouraging a modal
shift from road to rail.
 Institutionalise an organizational environment that breeds ‘sincerity, speed
and success.
 Environment protection and its commitment to integrate environmental
protection and social development in its mandates, in a proactive manner, to
contribute towards sustainable development

2.2 ORGANIZATION SETUP OF DFCCIL FOR EASTERN DEDICATED FREIGHT

CORRIDOR

Managing Director: is over all responsible for successful implementation of the proposed
DFCCIL project. Coordinate with the MoR, direct concern officials of DFCCIL about
environment regulation, R & R,
Director(Project and Planning): Chief Executive of the project(EDFC) and is responsible
for successful implementation of the various project components including environmental
studies, environmental regulations, RAP, Ensure timely release of money to CPM offices for
social component, Interact regularly with SMU staffs
General Manager(Eng. III): Interact with General Consultant, SEMU and CPM offices,
synchronize construction schedule and progress made in environmental studies, related
NOCs and Clearances, LA and R&R, report to Director(PP) about need of corrective
measures to speed-up LA and R&R work,
General Manager (SEMU): Key officer in DFCCIL Coordinate with CPM offices and
DFCCIL, report to Director(PP) about the progress on environmental studies, related NOCs
and Clearances, forest clearances, LA and R&R, Participate in the State Level Meetings on
LA and R&R,
Additional General Manager (SEMU): Coordinate with CPM office, report to GM (SEMU)
about the progress, monitor the progress of EIA, LA and R&R under the project,
At CPM office level
Chief Project Manager: Key officer and chief executive of the unit, interact regularly with
Dy CPM and APMs of the unit, Ensure timely release of budget to field offices, interact State
and District level officials, report to Director (PP)
Dy Chief Project Manager: Report to CPM about EA, regulatory requirement, LA and R&R
work, participate in District level meeting, coordinate with Competent Authority of concern
project Districts
Asstt. Project Manager: In charge of the assigned corridor, ensure progress of
environmental monitoring, field studies, LA and R&R, interact regularly with field staffs and

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2.3 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Funds Flow:
 Through budgetary allocation from Government of India.
 Loan assistance from International funding Agencies. Loan assistance is
available from World Bank & JBIC and other overseas agencies.

2.4 NEED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

The freight corridor projects taken up by DFCCIL are range from medium to large
scale infrastructure projects. Such projects can have a potential of causing
environmental and social impacts. The Railway projects may have negative
impacts on some parameter of environment on short term basis but in long run it
will have positive impact on environment. As an environmentally aware and
socially responsible corporation, DFCCIL is cognizant to the need to mitigate and
minimize the negative environmental and social impacts of projects in its portfolio
and has adopted Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) and developed
procedures that ensure minimization of such impacts.

2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY (EP) OF DFCCIL

The Environment Policy of DFCCIL is guided by its commitment to integrate

environmental protection and social development in its mandates, in a proactive
manner, to contribute towards sustainable development. To achieve the fine
balance among developmental imperatives and environmental wellbeing, DFCCIL
gives due importance to environmental considerations in adopting the projects to
minimize adverse impacts and risks to the environment and people that may be
affected. This policy statement emphasizes DFCCIL’s sensitivity and concern to
environmental issues, commitment towards compliance, and responsiveness
towards environmental requirements of its projects. The Environment Policy is
implemented through a well structured Environmental Management Framework
(EMF).

2.6 OBJECTIVE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK OF

DFCCIL

The Environmental Management Framework addresses following key issues

 to avoid and to minimize adverse environmental impacts/risks due to project,

 to ensure that adverse environmental impacts/risks are well-
mitigated/minimized to achieve applicable environmental standards and
objectives,
 to comply with applicable GOI state laws and regulations, and environmental
safeguards requirements of development partners,
 to provide guidance to its own staff in conducting subsequent monitoring &
reporting, and in undertaking corrective actions;
 To develop and exercise mechanisms for effective supervision by DFCCIL
during implementation.
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  Guidelines for the DFCCIL in terms of for environmental regulations and its
implementation for future projects.

2.7 PROJECT PLANNING

During this stage, reconnaissance surveys are carried out and two or three route
alternatives are studied in detail. Field officers record all critical information such
as rivers, hills, railway crossings, telephone, and power transmission lines. In
addition to environmental and social details are also noted. Detailed Survey is
carried out for forest areas and preliminary survey for the rest of the areas. DFCC
employs modern survey tools such as GPS, aerial photography and satellite
images to collect all relevant information.

The collected information is transferred to Geographical Information System (GIS)

and the optimum route is selected ensuring that the alignment avoids forests and
areas of significant natural resources. If this is unavoidable, DFCC endeavour to
ensure that the route does not involve human habitation and areas of cultural
importance and the use of forest is kept to a minimum.

The Introduction of GIS and GPS provide topographical and geo-technical details
in route selection process. This helps in developing cost effective design
alternatives related to local site conditions and planning for the mitigation
measures.

After the finalisation of route, DFCC carries out the environmental assessment
and formulates an Environmental Assessment and Management Plan (EAMP),
which include the forest proposal. An attempt is made to select the route so that
minimum forest area is involved. Acquisition of forest land is done by obtaining
clearance from the State as well as MOEF with an undertaking to bear the cost of
compensatory afforestation on degraded forest land double the area.

DFCC identifies potential substation sites based on data collected and a

comprehensive analysis is carried out in terms of environment and social point of
view and sensitive receptors near the sub-stations. The analysis considers various
site specific parameters that includes infrastructure facilities such as access
roads, railheads, type of land viz. Govt., revenue, private land, agricultural land;
social impacts such as number of families getting affected; and cost of
compensation and rehabilitation giving due weigh to each. An initial assessment
of the selected site is done to ascertain the scope and extent of social
assessment.

Land acquisition for the selected site is generally carried out only after the
approval of the project by GOI. However, in case of urgency or to meet the project

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 schedule, special permission is obtained from competent authority for starting land
acquisition process before GOI approval.

2.8 PROJECT APPROVALS

The project approval is being done through Railway Board.

2.9 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

The project will be implemented through Chief Project Manager as per the
approved final alignment. However, minor changes may be done, if required, due
to some field constraints. Construction of railway line, electric sub-station,
erection, & stringing of towers and other facilities are then initiated. Due care is
taken to minimise / mitigate environmental impacts. Health & Safety aspects are
also given utmost importance. DFCC has a dedicated department to oversee
environmental and social requirement both during construction as well as
operation stage.

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 Chapter-3
POLICY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

3.1 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

The chapter presents a review of the legislations relevant to the project at the
National and State level. The various statutory clearances from various state and
central government authorities and the institutional and legal frameworks are
discussed in the following paragraphs.

3.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

The Government of India has laid out various policy guidelines, acts and
regulations pertaining to environment. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
provides umbrella legislation for the protection of environment. As per this Act, the
responsibility to administer the legislation has been jointly entrusted to the Ministry
of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and the Central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB)/Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) in the present context.
More details on the legal framework of Government of India and State
Government regulations and clearance procedures are envisaged in the following
paragraphs.

3.3 KEY ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Table 3.1 presents the environmental regulations and legislations relevant to
freight corridor projects.

Table 3.1: Environmental Regulations and Legislations (National)

Sl. Applicability to EDFC

Act / Rules Purpose Authority
No.
Environment To protect and improve The project activities MoEF. Gol; DoE,
1 Protection Act- overall environment should maintain emission State Gov. CPCB;
1986 standards SPCB
Environmental To provide Railway projects are not MoEF
Impact environmental clearance included in the Notification
Assessment to new development
2 Notification- activities following
environmental impact
14th Sep-2006 and
assessment
its amendment till
2009
Notification for Reuse large quantity of Possibility of use of fly
use of fly ash fly ash discharged from ash shall be explored in
MoEF
3 thermal power plant to engg. designs
minimize land use for
disposal
Coastal Regulation Protection of fragile Not applicable in the MoEF
Zone(CRZ) coastal belt project corridor
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Notification 1991
(2002)
National Address Grievances Not Applicable NEAA
Environment regarding the process
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Appellate Authority of environmental
Act (NEAA) 1997 clearance.
The Land Set out rule for EDFC has been Revenue
Acquisition Act acquisition. of land by considered as special Department State
6 1894, 1989 government railway project. Procedure Government and
for land acquisition is Empowered
explained in Para 3.2 Railway Officers.

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Sl. Applicability to EDFC
Act / Rules Purpose Authority
No.
MoEF Circular on Defining “marginal land’ Not Applicable MoEF
Marginal Land acquisition relating to
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Acquisition and the 1997 Notification
Bypasses 1999
The Forest To check deforestation Forest land is involved in Forest
(Conservation) Act by restricting the project. Department, Govt.
1927 conversion of forested UP (for land
The Forest areas into non- forested conversion below
8 (Conservation) areas 5 hectare & 40 %
Act. 1980 density).
The Forest
(conversion )
Rules 1981
MoEF circular Protection / planting Applicability of Forest MoEF
(1998) on linear roadside strip as conservation act
Plantation on avenue/strip plantations
roadside, canals as these are declared
and railway lines protected forest areas.
modifying the
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applicability of
provisions of
forest
(Conversation)
Act, to linear
Plantation
Wild Life To protect wildlife No wild life Sanctuary or Chief Conservator
Protection Act through certain of National park is involved. Wildlife, Wildlife
1972 National Parks and Chambal WLS is Wing, Forest
10
Sanctuaries bypassed with 12 Km Department, GoUP
distant from project
corridor
Air (Prevention To control air pollution Emissions from UPPCB
and Control of construction machinery
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Pollution) Act, and vehicle should be
1981 checked time to time.
Water Prevention To control water Various parameters in UPPCB
and Control of pollution by controlling Effluents from
Pollution) discharge of pollutants construction sites and
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Act1974 as per the prescribed workshops are to be kept
standards below the prescribed
standards
Noise Pollution The standards for noise DG sets at construction UPPCB
(Regulation and for day and night have sites and workshops
13 Control Act) 1990 been promulgated by should be provided with
the MoEF for various acoustics enclosures.
land uses.
Ancient Conservation of cultural The proposed corridor is Archaeological
Monuments and and historical remains passing within 100m from Dept Gol, Indian
Archaeological found in India ASI protected monument Heritage
Sites and “Budhiya ka Tal” near
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Remains Act Athamadpur, Agra. NOC
1958 and its from ASI need to be taken
amendment up to as per the act.
1992
Public Liability Protection form Shall be taken as per UPPCB
15 and Insurance hazardous materials requirements
Act 1991 and accidents.
Explosive Act Safe transportation, Respective Authorization Chief Controller of
16 1984 storage and use of shall be obtained from Explosives
explosive material CCE

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 Sl. Applicability to EDFC
Act / Rules Purpose Authority
No.
Minor Mineral and For opening new Quarry Licenses shall be District Collector
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concession Rules quarry. obtained by Contractors.
Central Motor To check vehicular air All vehicles in Use shall Motor Vehicle
Vehicle Act 1988 and noise pollution. obtain Pollution Control Department
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and Central Motor Check certificates
Vehicle Rules1989
National Forest To maintain ecological Forest land is involved in Forest
Policy1952 stability through the project. Department, Gol
19 National Forest preservation and and GoUP
Policy (Revised) restoration of biological
1988 diversity.
The Mining Act The mining act has Quarry Licenses shall be Department of
been notified for safe obtained by Contractors. mining, GoUP
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and sound mining
activity.
Railway Land acquisition for Applicable for DFC GoI
21 (Amendment) special railway project
Act, 2008

3.3.1 Environment

The Environment (protection) Act, 1986:

This triggers an unbiased examination of all infrastructure projects from the
environmental angle. All environmental regulations were introduced under this
Act. EA document should examine processes, materials and substances that has
the potential to cause environmental degradation and or pollution. The EA shall
assess if relevant standards will be breached, and confirms that relevant
procedures and safeguards will be followed. The EA will have to identify Central
and State Government standards set for the quality of the environment emission
or discharge of environmental pollutants, procedures and safeguards for handling
hazardous substances, and relevant restricted development areas. Document
includes procedures and safeguards for the prevention of accidents, which may
cause environmental pollution and remedial measures for such pollution. The EA
identifies mechanisms to notify the relevant authority in the event of a discharge of
pollution exceeding the standards set.

Applicable as the law extends to the whole of Indian Territory as an umbrella Act
to protect and to preserve/conserve environment. This act is intended to provide
protection and improvement of environment and for sustainable development.

3.3.2 EIA Documentation & Environmental Clearances (EC)

September 14, 2006 EIA notification on environmental clearances
According to this, latest gazette notification, there are two categories of projects,
category A and Category B. Category A will be cleared by the Ministry of
Environment and forests at central level (Expert Appraisal Committee or EAC
constituted by MOEF)) and the category B project will be cleared by the State
Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) constituted by MOEF at
State level. If there is no State level authority constituted, all categories of projects
in State would be dealt at central level if required. As earlier, the category 'A'
projects would require public hearing in all project impacted districts. So far PCBs
was instrumental in facilitation of EC clearances both at State and central level.
While the responsibility of public hearing is still with PCB, the EC at State level will

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are not included in this Notification.

3.3.3 Forest Land Acquisition and Clearances

Forest (Conservation) Act 1980

Under this law, DFCCIL must obtain administrative approval from the Forest
Department to clear over 05 hectares of designated forestland. According to this
although the land is under the control of State Government, due to its protected
Status, approval of Central, Regional or State Government for using the land for
freight corridor must be granted.
At the State level, Government was empowered to declare reserves and protected
forest and was also given the authority to acquire land for extension and
preservation of forests. In December 1996, a Supreme Court judgment further
defined the types of forests to be protected. Depending on the size of the tract to
be cleared, clearances are required from the following levels of Government.
If the forest exceeds 20 hectares then prior permission of Central Government is
required. If the forest is between 5 to 20 hectares the regional Office of Chief
conservator is empowered;
If the forest is below or equal to five hectares the State Government may give
permission; and,

If the construction area is more than 40 % forest, permission to undertake any

work is required from the Central Government, irrespective of the size of the area.
The present project requires approximately 05 hectare of forest land, therefore,
permission from Chief Conservator shall be obtained.

3.3.4 Ambient Noise Quality

Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules 2000

As a result of considering the deleterious and psychological effects of the noise

pollution on the human well-being, MOEF has drawn up the above rules, which
have come to force with effect from February 14, 2000. According to the
provisions of the rules notified, a person might make a complaint to the
designated ‘Authority’ in the event that the actual noise levels exceed the ambient
noise standards by 10dB(A) or more as compared to the prescribed standards.
The designated authority will take action against the violator in accordance with
the provisions of these rules or other law in force.

 EA shall identify all 'industrial', 'commercial', 'residential' and 'silent' zones

within the project study area.
 EA shall assess if the levels of noise generated by the project in any area
exceeded the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise as specified in
the Schedule of the Rules.
 EA shall describe noise pollution control measures to achieve compliance
with the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise.

3.3.5 Ambient Air Quality

The Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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 This Act provides for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution. It is
triggered by air polluting activity in an air pollution control area or when emissions
of any air pollutant into the atmosphere exceed the standards set by the Central
and State Boards.

 EA shall identify air pollution control areas.

 EA shall identify all air polluting activities and sources associated with the
project.
 EA to confirm that consent will be obtained for air pollution control area.
Environmental report describes mechanisms requested for the operation of
industrial equipment and to notify the State Board of an unforeseen release of
air pollutants exceeding the standards. Remedial measures proposed to
mitigate air pollution in air pollution control areas are to be described.

3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE

Unlike other states, in U.P. the freight corridor side plantation within the right of
way comes under the authority of railway department. But for felling and
transportation of Trees, permission has to be taken from forest department at
DFO level.
3.5 OTHER APPLICABLE LEGISLATIONS
Environmental issues during freight corridor construction stage generally involve
pollution, safety and public health issues. The freight corridor construction
agencies require complying with laws of the land, which include inter alia, the
following:

Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 (the Act provides for compensation in case
of injury by accident arising out of and during the course of employment);

Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act
on satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has completed 5
years);

Employees PF and Miscellaneous Provision Act 1952 (the Act provides for
monthly contributions by the employer plus workers);

Maternity Benefit Act, 1951 (the Act provides for leave and some other benefits
to women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage, etc.);

Contact Labor (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (the Act provides for
certain welfare measures to be provided by the contractor to contract labor);

Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (the employer is supposed to pay not less than the
Minimum Wages fixed by appropriate Government as per provisions of the);

Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (it lays down as to by what date the wages are to
be paid, when it will' be paid and what deductions can be made from the wages of
the workers);

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Equal Remuneration Act, 1979 (the Act provides for payment of equal wages for
work of equal nature to Male and Female workers and not for making
discrimination against Female employees);

Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 (the Act provides for payments of annual bonus
subject to a minimum of 83.3% of wages and maximum of 20% of wages);

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (the Act lays down the machinery and procedure
for resolution of industrial disputes, in what situations a strike or lock-out becomes
illegal and what are the requirements for laying off or retrenching the employees
or closing down the establishment);

Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act; 1946 (the Act provides for laying
down rules governing the conditions of employment);

Trade Unions Act, 1926 (the Act lays down the procedure for registration of trade
unions of workers and employers. The trade unions registered under the Act have
been given certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities);

Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) A; 1986 (the Act prohibits

employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and
processes and provides for regulation of employment of children in all other
occupations and processes. Employment of child labor is prohibited in Building
and Construction Industry);

Inter-State Migrant Workmen’s (Regulation of Employment and Conditions

of Service) Act, 1979 (the inter-state migrant workers, in an establishment to
which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided certain facilities
such as housing, medical aid, travelling expenses from home to the establishment
and back, etc.);

The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment

and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996 (all the
establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and employs
10 or more workers are covered under this Act; the employer of the establishment
is required to provide safety measures at the building or construction work and
other welfare measures, such as canteens, first-aid facilities, ambulance, housing
accommodation for Workers near the workplace, etc.);

The Factories Act, 1948 (the Act lays down the procedure for approval of plans
before setting up a factory, health and safety provisions, welfare provisions,
working hours and rendering information-regarding accidents or dangerous
occurrences to designated authorities);

Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989; (Occupiers

generating hazardous wastes s given in the list shall take all practical steps to
ensure that such wastes are properly handled, i.e. collection, reception, treatment,
storage, and disposed of without any adverse effects to human health and
environment (Rule 4).

Such occupier shall apply for authorization in prescribed format to the State
Pollution Control Board)

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 Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response)
Rules, 1996. (The Rules provide for mandatory preparation of On-Site Emergency
Plans by the industry and Off-Site Plans by the district collector and the
constitution of four tier crisis groups at the centre, district, and local levels for the
management of chemical disaster.)

3.6 APPLICABILITY OF CLEARANCE

The applicability, if following key clearance, should be checked before taking up

and construction activity.

Table 3.2: Environmental Clearance Requirements

Sl. Type of Clearance Applicability Project Stage Responsibility Time

No. Required

1. Forest clearance for For forest land Pre construction DFCCIL 6-8 months
land diversion acquisition
2. Tree felling For tree cutting Pre construction DFCCIL 15 days
permission under
Forest Act
3. NOC from DFC alignment Pre construction DFCCIL 2 years
Archaeological Survey passing within 100m
of India as per Ancient from ASI protected
Monuments and monuments Budhiya
Archaeological Sites ka Tal
and Remains Act
1958 and its
amendment up to
1992
4. NOC and consents For establishment of Pre construction The Contractor 2-3 months
under Air, Water & construction camp
Environment Act and
noise rules from
SPCB
5. NOC and consents For operating Construction stage The Contractor 1-2 months
under Air, Water & construction plant, (prior to initiation of
Environment Act and crusher, batching any work)
noise rules from plant, ready mix
SPCB concrete plant etc.
6. Explosive license from For storing fuel oil, Construction stage The Contractor 2-3 months
Chief Controller of lubricants, diesel etc. (prior to initiation of
Explosives at construction camp any work)
7. Permission for storage Manufacture storage Construction stage The Contractor 2-3 months
of hazardous chemical and import of (prior to initiation of
from CPCB hazardous chemical any work)
8. Quarry lease deed Quarry operation (for Construction stage The Contractor 2-3 months
and quarry license new quarry) (prior to initiation of
from state Department any work)
of Mines and Geology
9. Permission for Extraction of ground Construction stage The Contractor 2-3 months
extraction of ground water (prior to initiation of
water for use in road any work)
construction activities
from State Ground
Water Board
10. Permission for use of Use of surface water Construction stage The Contractor 2-3 months
water for construction for construction (prior to initiation of
purpose from irrigation any work)
department
11. Labor license from Engagement of labor Construction stage The Contractor 2-3 months
labor commissioner (prior to initiation of
office any work)

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3.7 WORLD BANK REQUIREMENTS – OPERATIONAL/SAFEGUARD POLICIES

The World Bank has various safeguard policies; the details and applicability of the
operational/safeguard policies to the Project freight corridor are provided in the
Table 3.3.

Environmental requirements of the World Bank are specified in detail in its

Operational Policy (OP) 4.01 and other related Operation Policies. In instances in
which the procedural and regulatory requirements differ, the more stringent
applies. The World Bank environmental requirements are based on a three-part
classification system.

 Category A-requires a full Environmental Assessment (EA).

 Category B-projects require a lesser level of environmental investigation.
 Category C-projects require no environmental analysis.

Table 3.3: World Bank Safeguard Policies

World Bank Safeguard Subject Category Reason for its Applicability

Policy
OP 4.01 Environmental assessment Umbrella policy
OP 4.04 Natural habitats Eco-sensitive-forestry and
wildlife related issues
OP 4.36 Forestry Forest land acquisition
OP 4.09 Pest management Pest management
OP 4.30 Involuntary resettlement Road widening may lead to
loss of livelihoods, loss of land
and buildings etc.
OP 4.20 Indigenous people
OP 4.11 Cultural property Declared cultural property
Guideline on Env. Environment, Health and Guidelines on rail operations
Health and Safety, April Safety Guidelines for Railways and maintenance
30, 2007

3.8 APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS/POLICIES

The applicability of any of the national/state level regulation or World Bank

safeguard policy need to be ascertain correctly as it involve legal implications. The
Environmental Management Regulatory Procedure, EMRP as detailed in the
following chapter will serve as a guiding document when read in accordance with
the regulatory framework.

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 Chapter-4

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGULATORY PROCEDURE

4.1 INTRODUCTION

The Environmental Management Regulatory Procedure, EMRP establishes the

criteria to identify the mandatory requirements related to environment and the
processes involved, their sequence to conduct the EA studies for various
components/phases of freight corridor projects including their legal requirements
and implications. Comprehending the level of requirements will help the DFCCIL
in assessing the requirement of external agency in the form of consultancy
services and also the stage of such requirement, like Planning Consultant at pre
alignment finalization stage and after finalization of alignment. Construction
Supervision Consultant, (CSC) at construction stage, and DFCC at operation
stage.

Once the need/justification of a project is finalized based on the engineering

parameters (like traffic, economical and financial analysis), the process of
Environmental Management Regulatory Procedure starts. First step in EMRP is
screening of the project freight corridor to ascertain the category of Environmental
Assessment / clearances required. The environmental management system for a
project is described in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1: Environmental Management Regulatory Procedure for a Project

Sl. Activities Stage

No.
1. Site selection, environmental screening, initial Pre-feasibility
assessment, scoping of significant issues
2. Detailed assessment of significant impacts, Feasibility
identification of mitigation needs, input to
decision analysis
3. Detailed design of mitigation and compensation Design & Engineering
measures
4. Implementation of mitigation measures and Implementation
environmental management strategy
5. Monitoring and post-auditing (lessons for future Monitoring and evaluation
projects, EIA verification, compliance)

4.2 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - ENVIRONMENT

4.2.1 ELECTRIC ACT 2003

This Act provides the framework for power sector development by measures
conducive to the industry. But, the Act does not explicitly deal with environmental
implications of activities related to power transmission, signals etc. However,
DFCCIL integrates environment protection as a part of its project activities and its
transmission schemes are planned in such a way that the power of eminent
domain is exercised responsibly. The applicable legal provisions under the Act
are:

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  Section 68(1) – Sanction of the Ministry of Power (MOP) is a mandatory
requirement for taking up any new transmission project. Such sanction
authorizes DFCCIL to plan and coordinate activities to commission a new
project.

 Section 164(B) – Under this section DFCCIL has all the powers that the
telegraph authority possesses and can erect and construct towers without
actually acquiring the land.

The main features of the Electricity Act 2003 are given in Appendix-I.

4.2.2 FOREST (CONSERVATION) ACT, 1980

This Act provides for the conservation of forests and regulating the diversion of
forest lands to non-forestry purpose.

When any project falls within forest area, prior clearance is required from relevant
authorities under the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. State Governments cannot
de-reserve any forestland or authorise its use for any non-forest purpose without
approval from the Central Government. The flow chart for forest clearance as per
this law is given in Appendix -II. The steps for forest clearance are briefly
described below:

A) ROUTE ALIGNMENT

Preliminary route selection for railway lines is done by using tools such as the
forest atlas and Survey of India maps. During route alignment, all possible efforts
are made to avoid the forest area or to keep it to the barest minimum. Whenever it
becomes unavoidable due to the geography of terrain or heavy cost involved in
avoiding it, different alternative options are considered to minimize the
requirement of forest area. Modern tools like GIS/GPS are used for finalization of
route. For selection of optimum route, the following criteria are taken into
consideration to the extent possible that:

(i) the proposed railway line detours human habitation;

(ii) no monuments of cultural or historical significance are directly affected
(iii) the proposed railway line does not adversely impact any local community
assets such as playgrounds, schools, places of worship etc.
(iv) a railway line, especially in detour, avoids environmentally sensitive areas,
eco-sensitive zones, forests, sanctuaries, national parks, tiger / biosphere
reserves, and CRZ covered coastal areas
(v) the line route impacts minimally on natural resources.

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 To accomplish this, route selection of railway line is undertaken in close
consultation with representatives of the State Forest, Environment and Revenue
Departments. Site-specific alterations are made to avoid environmentally sensitive
areas and settlements at execution stage. Alignments are generally sited away
from major towns, whenever possible, to provide for future urban expansion.

B) RIGHT OF WAY

Right of Way (ROW) width depends on the line voltage. Both, a maximum width of
ROW for railway lines on forest land and a minimum clearance between
conductors and trees should be adhered to in route selection. The ROW
requirement is 40 m in parallel alignment and 60 m in new alignment.

Trees on such ROW are felled but after stringing is complete and natural
regeneration is allowed to specific heights and whenever required the tree
plantation is taken. Forest department is requested to undertake felling, pollarding,
and pruning of trees for electrical clearance, whenever necessary, under the
advice of DFCCIL.

C) FORMULATION OF PROPOSAL

After finalization of route-alignment and ROW width, DFCCIL submits details in

prescribed Performa (refer Appendix III) to the respective Nodal Officer (Forest)
of concerned State Government. Nodal Officer forwards the details to the
concerned Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) for formulation of proposal for
processing of clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The DFO then
surveys the relevant forest area required for the construction of transmission line
under the possible alternatives.

Forest authorities conduct a cost-benefit analysis to assess the loss of forest

produce, loss to environment vis-à-vis benefits of project (Appendix –IV).

Compensatory Afforestation (CA) scheme is prepared to compensate loss of

vegetation and is an important part of the proposal. For CA, the forest authorities
identify degraded forestland of twice the area of affected land. DFCCIL provides
undertaking/ certificate to meet the cost of compensatory afforestation and the Net
Present Value of forestland diverted. The NPV rate varies from Rs. 4.38 to Rs.
10.43 lakh per hectare depending upon the type of forest (as per Supreme Court
order dt. 28.03.08 and 09.05.2008) and is payable to the “Compensatory
Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority” (CAMPA). As per
Supreme Court order, NPV for a wildlife sanctuary area shall be 5 times of normal
forest and for a national park area; it will be 10 times of normal forest. If the forest
is rich in wildlife, then the Chief Wildlife Warden also gets a detailed assessment

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 report prepared, including measures to protect the wildlife, which is submitted with
the proposal.

D) APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL

The proposal is submitted to the State Forest Department and then forwarded to
the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in the State and finally to the State
Secretariat. The State Government recommends the proposal for further
processing and approval to

a) Concerned Regional Office of the MoEF if the area involved is 40 hectares or

less
b) MoEF, New Delhi, if the area is more than 40 hectares.

The approval process is illustrated in Figure 4.1.

To facilitate speedy approval of forest proposal involving lesser area, Ministry of

Environment & Forests had established Regional Offices in each region for
processing and approving these proposals (Appendix -V). The MoEF approves
the proposal in two stages. In principle, or first stage, approval is accorded with
certain conditions depending upon the case. Second stage, or final, approval is
accorded by the MoEF after receiving the compliance report from State
Government.

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 FIGURE 4.1: FOREST CLEARANCE APPROVAL PROCESS

Forest Proposal (FP)

Submitted To

State Forest Department

Principal Chief Conservator

State Secretariat
(Forest Secretary)

MoEF
(Government of India)

Area < 5 ha Area > 5 < 40 ha Area > 40 ha Area > 100 ha

- Processing and - Processing by MoEF - Processing by - Processing by

approval by regional office Forest Advisory Forest Advisory
MoEF regional through its state Committee at Committee at
office advisory groups/ MoEF MoEF
empowered - Approval by - Additional
committee Minister of inspection MoEF
- Approval by Environment and regional office
Minister of Forests - Approval by
Environment and Minister of
Forests Environment and
Forests

4.2.3 ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT, 1986

The Environment (Protection) Act 1986 was introduced as umbrella legislation for
the protection and improvement of environment. The Act and the subsequent
Rules require that environmental clearances be obtained (Appendix-VII) for
specific types of new projects or expansion of existing projects (addressed under
Environmental Impact Assessment Notifications, 1994 and 2006) and these also
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 require a submission of an environment statement to the State Pollution Control
Board annually. Project categories specified under the schedule of the EIA
notification is provided in Appendix VI. Environmental clearance is not applicable
railway projects.

Since transmission line projects are non polluting in nature and do not involve any
disposal of solid waste, effluents and hazardous substances on land, air and
water, so limited requirements of Environment (Protection) Act 1986 are
applicable.

DFCCIL undertakes environmental assessment for all projects as a standard

management procedure, as laid down in the EMRP, and also functions within
permissible standards of ambient air quality and noise levels as prescribed by
national laws and international regulations.

The other relevant rules and regulations under the Environment (Protection) Act
1986 applicable to the operations of DFCCIL are described below:

A) BATTERIES (MANAGEMENT AND HANDLING) RULES, 2001

By notification dt. 16th May, 2001 under Sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment
(Protection) Act 1986, the MoEF has put certain restrictions on the disposal and
handling of used batteries. Thus, it is the responsibility of the bulk consumer
(DFCCIL) to ensure that the used batteries are deposited with the dealer,
manufacturer or registered recycler for handling and disposal. A half-yearly return
is filed as per form-8 (Appendix -VII) to the concerned State Pollution Control
Board.

B) HAZARDOUS WASTES (MANAGEMENT AND HANDLING) AMENDMENT RULES, 2003

These rules classify used mineral oil as hazardous waste under the Hazardous
Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 2003, that require proper handling and
disposal. The requirements for disposal of used mineral oil as per the rules are:

 The used oil can be sent / sold for re-refining to registered recyclers; if it meets
the specification in Schedule –5 (refer Appendix VIII).
 The waste oil which is not suitable for re-refining (i.e. does not meet the
specifications listed in Schedule-5), can be used in furnaces if it meets the
specifications laid down in Schedule –6 (refer Appendix IX)
 Any waste oil which does not meet the specifications in Schedule–6 shall not
be auctioned or sold, but shall be disposed of in a hazardous waste
incinerator.

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 Used mineral oil generated at the DFCCIL substations meets the requirements of
Schedule 5 of the above mentioned Rules. DFCCIL seeks authorisation for
disposal of hazardous waste from concerned State Pollution Control Boards
(SPCB) as and when required. The oil can be auctioned to authorised/registered
re-refiners and information to the respective SPCB is submitted in Form – 13 as
per Appendix X.

C) OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (REGULATION AND CONTROL) RULES, 2000

By notification dt. 17th July, 2000 under Sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment
(Protection) Act 1986, the MoEF has notified rules for the regulation/ control of
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) under the Montreal Protocol. As per the
notification, certain control and regulation has been imposed on manufacturing,
import, export, and use of these compounds. DFCCIL is following the provisions of
the notification and is phasing out all equipment, which uses these substances,
and is aiming at CFC free organisation in the near future.

4.2.4 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY ACT, 2002

The Ministry of Environment and Forests has enacted the Biological Diversity Act,
2002, following the Convention on Biological Diversity signed at Rio de Janeiro in
1992, of which India is a party.

This Act is meant to “provide for the conservation of biological diversity,

sustainable use of its components, and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits
arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and for matters
connected therewith or incidental thereto.”

DFCCIL is fully conscious of the provisions of this enactment and will abide by the
same as best as possible.

4.2.5 THE SCHEDULED TRIBES & OTHER TRADITIONAL FOREST DWELLERS (RECOGNITION OF
FOREST RIGHTS) ACT, 2006

The Act recognizes and vests the forest rights and occupation in forest land in
forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have
been residing in such forests for generations but whose rights could not be
recorded, and provides for a framework for recording the forest rights so vested
and the nature of evidence required for such recognition and vesting in respect of
forest land.
The definitions of forest dwelling Schedule Tribes, forest land, forest rights, forest
villages, etc. have been included in Section 2 of the Act. The Union Ministry of
Tribal Affairs is the nodal agency for implementation of the Act. While field
implementation is the responsibility of the government agencies, DFCCIL is
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 committed to abide by the provisions of the act, if any portion of a transmission
line passes through any forest land to which the Act applies.

4.3 FUNDING AGENCIES REQUIREMENTS - ENVIRONMENT

The environmental requirements of the Funding Agencies pertinent to DFCCIL

are: World Bank (WB) Operational Policies (OP) 4.00 Piloting the Use of
Borrower Systems to Address Environmental and Social Safeguard Issues in
Bank-Supported Projects1; Asian Development Bank (ADB) Operations
Manuals (OM) FI/BP and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Environmental Guidelines.

The funding agencies procedures for environmental assessment (EA) of different

development projects are outlined in these guidelines. These guidelines classify
development projects in three categories – A, B & C- based on possible
environmental and social impacts. The WB & ADB have another category - FI -
applicable only to projects involving a credit line through a financial intermediary.
Brief description of three major categories is as under:
Category A: Projects having significant adverse environmental impacts that are
sensitive, diverse, or unprecedented. These projects require a detailed EIA to
address significant impacts.

Category B: Projects having some adverse impacts that are not as significant as
of Category-A projects. These impacts are generally site specific and addressed
through carefully designed mitigating measures. These projects do not require full
EIA but would normally require an environmental review through Initial
Environmental Assessment (WB) or Initial Environment Examination (ADB)
guidelines.

Category C: Projects having minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. No

EIA or environmental review is required for such projects.

Railway projects fall under Category-B, having limited impact, which are
minimized through mitigation/ management measures and, therefore, require only
an environmental review. However, due to the size of the investment, and its
spread over to substantive portion of the country and its importance to the
country, DFCCIL projects might be considered under category-A, and may be
subjected to Environmental Assessment (EA).

EA is initiated as early as possible in project cycle and undertaken concurrently

with economic, financial, institutional, social, and technical analysis of the project.
Moreover, DFCCIL takes appropriate measures to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or

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 compensate for adverse impact and improve environmental performance. EA
takes into account the natural environment, human health and safety, and social
aspects and trans-boundary and global environmental aspects. During EA
process, public is kept informed at every stage of project execution and their
views are respected in decision-making.

4.4 PRESCRIPTIVE FRAMEWORK - ENVIRONMENT

The prescriptive framework involves applicable legislations, relevant policies, and

the implementing agencies. The prescriptive framework also covers international
treaties and conventions signed and ratified by India.

4.4.1 APPLICABLE LEGISLATIONS

A) POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
India initiated legislation and set up pollution control institutions between late
1970s and early 1980s. As a result, air emission and water effluent standards for
various activities were established. Pollution Control Boards (PCBs) were set up
under these laws to control emissions, sewage, and industrial effluent by
approving, rejecting, or conditioning applications for “Consent to Establish” and
“Consent to Operate”.

DFCCIL, by the very nature of its operations, is not involved with activities that are
grossly polluting in nature. Even then, its approach is to aim for “Zero Pollution” in
its projects, irrespective of a compliance requirement.

DFCCIL follows the rules and notifications under the Environment (Protection) Act
1986, which prescribes the Ambient Air Quality Standards with respect to noise
and functions within permissible levels as prescribed by Indian and International
standards.

B) CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

o DFCCIL is fully conscious of the need to conserve the natural resources and
avoids ecologically sensitive areas, eco-sensitive zones, forests, sanctuaries,
national parks, tiger / biosphere reserves, and CRZ covered coastal areas, as
far as possible. In case traversing forest land is unavoidable, clearance from
the forest authorities is obtained under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
Other relevant laws and / or regulations relating to natural resources that have
bearing on the working of DFCCIL are:

 Indian Forest Act 1927;

 Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
 Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notifications, 1991 & 2008
 Regulatory Framework for Conservation of Wetlands, 2008 (Draft)
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4.4.2 RELEVANT POLICIES

The policy framework is contained in the following:

 National Forest Policy, 1988,
 National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and
Development, 1992,
 Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution, 1992
 Wildlife Conservation Strategy 2002-15,
 National Environment Policy (NEP), 2006.

In addition, India is a Party to several International Treaties and Conventions

relating to environment, as given in Appendix X. Some of these have trans-
boundary implications.

DFCCIL is fully conscious of the above-mentioned policy framework, including

trans-boundary issues, and will abide by the relevant requirements in its
operations.

4.4.3 IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES

The nodal agency at the centre for planning, promoting, and coordinating
environmental programmes is the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF).
DFCCIL interfaces with MoEF at central and regional levels. The Central Pollution
Control Board has executive responsibilities for prevention and control of all forms
of pollution. Correspondingly, there are Departments of Environment & Forests
and State Pollution Control Boards to perform the above functions at the State
level. As power transmission is inherently a non-polluting industry, interaction with
these boards is not anticipated. Due to liberalisation, DFCCIL’s activities may
require international interface and would honour the international regimes as
covenanted by the GoI.

4.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

DFCCIL maintains safety as a top priority, apart from various labor laws dealing
with workers’ health and safety, such as the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
DFCCIL has a dedicated unit to oversee all health and safety aspects of its
projects under the Operation Service Department and has framed guidelines/
checklist for workers’ safety based on prevailing international practices (including
WBG EHS guidelines for Transmission and Distribution) as its personnel are
exposed to live EHV apparatus and transmission lines. These guidelines include
work permits and safety precautions for work on the railway line and associated
facilities during construction and operation. See Appendix XI for detailed
checklist.
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4.5.1 EXPOSURE TO ELECTRO MAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF)

There have been some concerns about the possibility of an increased risk of
cancer from exposure to electromagnetic radiation from overhead transmission
lines. However, a review by the World Health Organization (WHO) held as part of
the International EMF Project (1996), concluded that:

“From the current scientific literature there is no convincing evidence that

exposure to radiation field shortens the life span of humans or induces or
promotes cancer”.

Currently no EMF exposure guidelines have been framed in the country. However,
international guidelines in this regard are detailed below:

o State Transmission Lines Standards and Guidelines in the USA

o International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
o US National Council on Radiation
o American Conference on Government and Industrial Hygiene (ACGIH)

DFCCIL complies with international norms for field strength limits, which are
certified by Power Technologies Inc).

4.6 THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES & REMAINS

ACT, 1958 & ITS AMENDMENTS TILL 1992

The Budhiya ka Tal falling within 100 m from the proposed detour alignment near
Etmatpur. The monument has been declared to be of National Importance under
the ancient monument and archaeological sites and remains Act, 1958 (24 of
1958). As per this act, whosever destroy, removes, injure, alters, defaces,
imperials or misuse this monument, shall be punishable with imprisonment, which
may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to five thousand
rupees or both.

Further, under sub-rule 32 of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and
remain rules, 1959 and notification issued in 1992, area up to 100 m from the
protected limits and further beyond it up to 200 m near and adjoining protected
monument have been declared to be protected and regulated areas, respectively,
for purpose of both mining operation and construction.

Any repair, addition or alternation and construction / reconstruction within these

areas need prior approval of the Archaeological Survey of India.

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 The NOCs is required from ASI Department through Superintending
Archaeologist, 22, Mall Road, Agra. The concerned application form is attached
as Appendix XII.

4.7 ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

STEP 1: SCREENING
Screening is the process by which the appropriate level and type of EIA is
determined for a given project on the basis of its likely environmental impacts. The
methodology for screening includes Desk study, Reconnaissance survey and
literature available.
Desk Study: To collect the secondary information and choking out the
methodology for carrying out EA study and fixing of responsibilities of EA team
members for preparing a complete, addressing all issues, Environmental
Management Plan, EMP.
 Gathering and reviewing existing environmental data (Secondary Data)
relevant to the proposed development, in the form of toposheets, physical
maps, thematic maps showing details of soil type, geology, seismic activity,
hydrology etc.
 Collect all the earlier carried out environmental and engineering studies in
project influence area.
Reconnaissance survey: to collect the first hand information about the project
area and develop a perspective of the entire team and revise the methodology
and work programme.

 Verifying the data collected during desk study, assessing the likely impacts,
identifying the major/main issues and preparing the methodology for detailed
investigation.
Screening Statement: compiles the primary & secondary data thus collected,
and checking with the legal framework of State and National level thus suggesting
the requirement/category of Environmental Assessment Required. There are
usually three possible outcomes (categories) of a screening process:

1. Where significant concerns exist or where there is a lot that is unknown about
project impacts, a full EIA study is necessary.
2. If environmental impacts of a project are known and can be easily mitigated, a
limited environmental study and mitigation plan may be all that is necessary.
3. If screening identifies no concerns, further environmental analysis is
unnecessary, and the project may proceed without an EIA study.
The Environmental Assessment (EA) process will incorporates a number of key
steps. A complete EA cycle in presented here, based on the categorization of EIA
require, DFCC (with the assistance of Environmental Expert if desired) should
finalized the Term of Reference.
4.8 STEP 2: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The assessment process will constitute a systematic approach to the evaluation of
a project in the context of the natural, regulatory and environment of the area in
which development is proposed as illustrated in Figure 4.2.

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 Project Environment Legislation &
Standards

Quality Assurance
………………………………………………………………………………………………

Consultation and Participation (village, district & state level) throughout the project cycle
Scope Scoping and Key issues
identification

………………………………………………………………………………………………
Detailed Data Gathering and Review

Project Definition & Analysis of Baseline Project Definition &

Alternatives Environment Alternatives

………………………………………………………………………………………………
Environmental hazard and Risk
Assessment EHRA Workshops

……………………………………………………………………………………………
Impact Identification
Consequence & Identification of
likelihood of Impacts Impacts

………………………………………………………………………………………………
Mitigation and Monitoring
Alternative Actions Mitigation

……………………………………………………………………………………
Comments and Review Communicate Findings and Recommendations
(Environmental Impact Statement)

…………………………………………………………………………………………
Environmental &
Mitigation & Monitoring
Monitoring Procedures Plan Framework
and Management

Modify and Mitigate

Where Required

Figure 4.2: Environmental Assessment Process

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4.8.1 Quality Assurance

Soon after the commencement of planning and design process, based on desk
study, reconnaissance survey and experience of earlier projects, detailed
methodology and schedule should be prepared for the effective and timely
execution of the Environmental Assessment.

Desk Study: To collect the secondary information and choking out the
methodology for carrying out EA study and fixing of responsibilities of EA team
members for preparing a complete, addressing all issues, Environmental
Management Plan, EMP.

Reconnaissance survey: to collect the first hand information about the project
area and develop a perspective of the entire team and revise the methodology
and work programme.

Experience Gained from Earlier Projects:

 Focus on the main issues. It is important that an EA does not try to cover
too many topics in too much detail. Effective scoping can save both time and
money by focusing EA studies on the key issues.

 EA requires the formation of a multidisciplinary team and the

leadership of a strong EA coordinator. The range of effects considered in
EAs requires the skills of a freight corridor mix of technical experts to be
employed on an assessment team, lead by a Team Leader/EA coordinator.
Already taken care of in RFP.

 Involve the appropriate persons and groups in the EA study. It is

important to involve the right people (e.g., scientists, engineers, policy
makers, government representatives, representatives of public interest
groups and the local community) and agencies (e.g., the developer, the aid
agency, regulatory authorities and politicians) in the EA process. Selection
will be made through consultation at different stages.

 Make maximum use of existing information before engaging in

expensive field studies. Already taken care of in RFP, submission of quality
assurance in the form of Inception Plan.

 It is important to consider effects not only at the project site but also in
the area surrounding a site. For this based on Reconnaissance survey and
desk study, will finalize a Project influence area.

 Present clear and appropriate options for mitigation of impacts and for
sound environmental management. Mitigation is an integral part of effects
assessment. Application of appropriate mitigation can eliminate or reduce
adverse effects, and improve the net overall environmental performance of a
project. Hence public consent, practical viability will be considered in
proposing the mitigation measures.

 Post-EIA audits and monitoring programs are essential to ensuring that

EA commitments are carried out and that future EAs improve. An
effective monitoring plan will proposed in consultation with client and World

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 Bank. Proper budgeting will be ensured for smooth functioning of monitoring
plan proposed. Proposal for preparation of Environmental Management
Framework (EMF) is covered in RFP, highlighting client’s commitment to
continue with the process of EA improvement.

 To be effective, an EA process requires the support of a defined

institutional framework and commitment to inter-agency cooperation. A
detailed capacity building plan will be prepared including institutional
framework and training mechanism.

4.8.2 Scoping

The next step in the EA will be to define the proposed project activities and the
natural, regulatory (i.e. legal) and environment of the area in which development
will occur. This will be achieved through Scoping. Scoping will identifies which of
the activities has a potential to interact with the environment. Scoping will be
conducted early in the EA process so that a focus on the priority issues (i.e. those
that have the greatest potential to affect the natural and/or environment) can be
established for the rest of the EA process.

Key elements/inputs to the Scoping exercise will be as follows:

 Gathering and reviewing existing environmental data like Land Width,
encroachment, congestion area, Bye-pass requirement, land use pattern
along bypass and realignment, Drainage pattern, Major River and
waterways, Cultural Heritage sites and Eco sensitive areas.

 Identifying project stakeholders; including PAP, Government and non

government agencies (utilities) Forest Department, Irrigation Department,
Pollution Control Board etc.

 Assemble and review relevant legislative requirements, environmental

standards and guidelines (national and international) associated with the
proposed development as well as World Bank’s operational policies and
standards.

 Gathering existing information sources and local knowledge;

 Informing stakeholders of the project and its objectives and get input on the
EA;

 Identifying the key environmental concerns (community and scientific) related

to a project and the relative importance of issues;

 Defining/preparing the EA work program, including a plan for public and

stakeholder involvement;

 Carrying out monitoring of natural environment including air, water, soil,

noise etc.

 Defining the range of project alternatives to be considered.

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  Obtaining agreement/consensus on the methods and techniques to be used
in EA studies and document preparation;

 Determining/freezing the spatial and temporal boundaries for the EA studies.

Focus of Scoping will be on the collection and analysis of pertinent data and
the assessment of significant environmental attributes. The end result will be
a work program which is well focused and cost-effective. The following
issues will be addressed through Scooping, but will not be limited to.

 To improve the quality of EA information by focusing scientific efforts and EA

analysis on truly significant issues;
 To ensure environmental concerns identified and incorporated early in the
project planning process, at the same time as cost and design factors are
considered;

 To ensure research efforts are not wasted on insignificant issues, rather

focused on core issues.

 Reducing the likelihood of overlooking important issues;

 Thinning the chance of prolonged delays and conflicts later in the EA

process by engaging stakeholders in a constructive participatory process
early in the EA process.

4.8.3 Environmental Impact Assessment

Following Scoping, assembled legislative requirements, engineering,

environmental and socio-economic data will be assessed in greater detail to
ensure that all of the proposed activities and their consequences/likely impacts
are considered in full.

Existing environmental conditions

In order to identify any potential impact on and potential change to the natural and
socioeconomic environments, the existing baseline environmental data are to be
collected. Baseline will include but not limited to following:

 Primary data/monitoring to define characteristics of the existing Natural

environment including soil, water, air, noise, land use, cultural properties and
flora & fauna.
o Monitoring to be carried at critical locations like
o Identification of residential, commercial, industrial and forest areas for
monitoring
o Air and Noise Monitoring at Junctions, major settlements, school and
hospitals etc.
o Water Monitoring at river/streams/ponds and ground water sources near
major settlements.
o Soil Monitoring at major settlements, near surface water bodies.
o Tree inventory to be carried out, in consultation with Forest Department.

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 o Inventory of Cultural Property Resources will be done along with
measurements, details and photographs, consultation will be done for
gathering public opinion.
 Secondary Data to define meteorological, geology, seismicity, quarries,
borrow areas, disposal sites etc
o Details of quarry and borrow areas to be used will be collected
(Photographs, measurements and public opinion) and a comprehensive
plan for extracting material will be prepared.
o Meteorological data from IMD, toposheets and maps from Survey of India,
geological and soil data from GoI, Seismic data from earthquake
department.
 Social data including ownership pattern, identification of tribes, vulnerable
social groups, land estimates etc.

Assessment of Policy and Regulations

Regulatory and administrative framework at the national and state level,
applicable World Bank requirements are presented in Chapter 3: Environmental
Regulations and Legislations.

Effect Prediction / likely impact

Effects prediction being the challenging and controversial stage of the EA process
will be dealt with carefully. Reliable methods available for predicting some
environmental parameters, e.g. air quality impacts should be used, whereas other
predictions can be based more on professional judgment, e.g. impacts of
construction activity on animals/cattle. For true effects prediction following
questionnaire will be attempted to answer:

 How will a particular project activity give rise to an impact?

 How likely is it that an impact will occur?
 What will be the consequence of each impact?
 What will be the spatial and temporal extent of each impact?

Analysis of Alternatives
 With or without the project.
 Analysis criteria to include environmental, social, technical/design and
economic options.
 Alignment options within existing RoW
 Alternatives of Bypass
 Other engineering alternatives.

Stakeholder Consultation at all stages of project

 Identification of stakeholders primary as well as secondary.
o Primary stakeholders include people having direct impact.
o Secondary Stakeholders includes village representatives, women’s group,
Voluntary organizations NGOs, field level officers and staff, other
government officials.

 Structured Consultation
o Consultation at Village Level
o Consultation at District Level
o Consultation at State level
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  Consultation at Village Level
o Along with preliminary inventory and survey information dissemination will
be done along the alignment by one by one canvassing about the project.
Date and venue for detailed consultation will be fixed.
o Pictorial method (Pamphlet) will be adopted to explain proposed
improvements and possible environmental impact in the concerned
villages.
o Public consensus would try to be arrived for and mitigation proposed.
o Public suggestion and graveness will be addressed at appropriate level.

 Consultation at District Level

o Consultation with officers of Revenue, Forest and line department
o Consultation with the elected representatives and other stakeholders

 Consultation at state level

o Consultation with senior department Officers, principal secretary and others
to formalize the procedure and mechanism of regulatory clearance, utility
shifting, land acquisition etc.

4.8.4 Environmental hazard and risk assessment (Integrating Environmental

Issues with Social and Technical study)

Environmental Hazard and Risk Assessment (EHRA) is a process specifically

useful for projects where the engineering, social and environment part are done
by separate agencies. This calls for the joint evaluation of critical issues, which will
/may crop up at different stages of EA process. Hence Environmental Hazard and
Risk Management EHRM are critical so that selection of any alternative is done
taking care of all the components. For the same reason DFCCIL has to ensure the
following:-

 confirm its understanding of the project with the design engineers;

 identify to the design engineers areas of potential environmental concern; and
 Jointly develop alternatives so that potential impacts can be proactively
mitigated.

Following the detailed data collection and review of environmental and

socioeconomic conditions, a series of EHRA workshops will be conducted. These
workshops will be held to identify the potential environmental hazards associated
with each proposed activity/alternative. Participants include key personnel’s from
engineering, social and environmental agencies along with client and World Bank
team.

Workshop will take input from all workshop participants in the identification of
potential environmental hazards associated with the project activities and the
evaluation of possible alternatives and options. Further, each will used to confirm
the impact assessment team understands of the project design and as an
opportunity to gather additional information on the project where necessary. The
workshop process considered each activity that will, or may, occur during the
project including:

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  planned routine activities;
 planned but non-routine activities, and
 Unplanned or accidental activities.

This process culminated in the development of a list of activities and the

identification of potential corresponding environmental impacts.. All such
environmental hazards identified will be addressed and mitigation measures will
be proposed to counter any adverse impact.

4.8.5 Environmental impacts identification

Identification of Environmental Impacts

Based on base line data collected along with engineering and social inputs, a
comprehensive study will be taken to identify the possible impact on
environmental attributes. The impacts will be defined in terms of their temporal
and spatial implication.

An EIA document should typically include:

1. Project Description: describing about the existing as well as proposed
scenario with a mention on right of way, freight corridor way improvements,
cross drainage structures, community facilities, traffic projections etc.
2. Environmental Regulatory Framework: presents the legal and
administrative framework of Government of India and Government of Uttar
Pradesh. This section underlines various clearances applicable for the project
corridor at the State / Central level.

3. Baseline Environmental Status, the existing environmental conditions along

the corridor to be ascertained by conducting a recognizance survey along with
collection of secondary information pertaining to the corridor. Primary data for
various environmental parameters to be generated using suitable monitoring
devises. The methodology to be strictly adhered to the Central Pollution
Control Board’s stipulated guidelines.

4. Public Consultation to be carried out in order to know the reactions of local

population and the project affected people, PAP. Meetings to be held with the
stake holders to record their views on the impacts caused and the suggested
remedies to be adopted for the proposed project corridor.

5. Analysis of Alternatives to be presented carried out during feasibility stage,

covered in Environmental Screening and Scooping report, and the approved
alternative to be discussed in detail along with environmental attributes under
impact.

6. Environmental Impacts, addressing all the anticipated impacts on the

physical and social environment of the corridor. The quanta of all the impacts
on Natural Environment and Social/Cultural environment are presented in
Table 4.2 & 4.3 respectively.

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 Table 4.2: Possible Impacts on Physical Environment
Project Planning & Pre-construction Phase Construction Phase Operation Indirect effect
Activity Design Phase of operation
Env. Land Removal Removal of Earth works Laying of Vehicle & Concrete & Sanitation & Project of induced
Component acquisition of trees and including railway line machine crusher waste (labor operation development
affected structures vegetation quarrying operation & plants camps)
maintenance
Air Dust Reduced Dust generation Dust due to Noise, dust Noise, soot, Odour / Noise Other pollution
generation buffering of aggregates pollution odour, dust smoke
during air and noise pollution
dismantling pollution,
hotter, drier
microclimate
Land Loss of Generation Erosion and Erosion and loss Contamination Contamination Contamination Spill from Change in
productive of debris loss of top of top soil by fuel and compaction of from wastes accidents land use
land soil lubricants soil deposition of
compaction lead
Water Loss of water Siltation siltation due Alternation of Reduction of Contamination Contamination Contamination Spill Increased
source due to to loose earth drainage break ground by fuel and by leakage or from wastes contamination contamination
loose earth in continuity of water lubricants fuel overuse by fuel, of ground
ditches siltation, recharge lubricants water
stagnant water area
pools in quarries
Noise Noise Noise Noise pollution Noise pollution Noise pollution Noise pollution Noise pollution
pollution pollution due
to machinery
Vibration - - Vibration - - - - Vibration level May impact
increase the
surrounding
structures
Flora Loss of Lowered Removal Lower Felling trees Impact of
biomass productivity loss vegetation productivity for fuel pollution on
of ground for use as fuel vegetation
vegetation wood lowered
productivity
toxicity of
vegetation
Fauna Disturbance Disturbance Disturbance Disturbance Poaching Collision with Distorted
habitat loss traffic habitat

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 Table 4.3: Possible Impact on Social and Cultural Environment

Project Planning and Pre-construction phase Construction Phase Operation

activity design phase
Env. Design decision Land Removal of Removal Earth Laying of Vehicle & Asphalt and Labor camps Direct Indirect
Component & acquisition structures of trees & works pavement machine crusher induced
affected implementation vegetation including operation & plants development
policies quarrying maintenance
Agricultural Change in Loss of land Loss of Loss of Dust on Conversion of
land land prices economic standing productive agricultural agricultural
value crops land land reduce land
in productivity

Buildings Loss of Noise, Noise, Dust Vibration Change in

and built structures, vibration vibration may accumulation and noise building use
structures debris may cause cause on building and
generation, damage damage to and characteristics
noise and air structures structures structures
pollution

People and Anxiety and fear Displacement Loss of Noise and Odour and Noise and air Air and noise Community Noise Induced
community among of people shade and air dust pollution, pollution and clashes with pollution, pollution
community psychological community pollution collision with discomfort migrant labor risk of
impact on trees, loss pedestrians accident
people loss of of fuel livestock and
livelihood wood and vehicles
fodder, loss
of income

Cultural Displacement Loss of Noise, Damage from Dust Damage

assets loss of scared vibration vibration and accumulation from
structure from trees may cause air pollution vibration
RoW damage to and air
structure pollution
Utilities and Interruption in Damage to Dust Pressure on
amenities supply utility and accumulation existing
amenities on water amenities
bodies
Labor’s Increase Asphalt Collisions with Impact on Increase in Collisions
health and of odour and vehicles, health due to communicable pedestrians
safety stagnant dust pedestrian inhale of dust diseases and
water and and livestock livestock
disease

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 Determining degree of impact
Once all project environmental aspects will be identified, the level of impact
that may result from each of the activity-receptor interactions will be
assessed. In assessing the level of impact that an activity may cause, two key
elements are considered namely:
 Consequence: the resultant effect (positive or negative) of an activity’s
interaction with the legal, natural and/or socio-economic environments;
the categorization for consequence is presented in Table 4.4 below.

Table 4.4: Consequence Categories and Rankings

Consequence Addressed
Category
Catastrophic Most sever, alternative will be proposed through EHRM
Major Sever, alternative/avoidance will be proposed through
EHRM
Moderate Less severe, measures will be proposed to minimize impact
Minor Lesser sever, mitigation measures will be proposed
Negligible Less sever, mitigation and enhancement measures will be
prepared
None No impact, enhancement measures will be proposed
Positive Positive impact

 Likelihood: the likelihood that an activity will occur. The categorization

for likelihood is presented in Table 4.5 below.

Table 4.5: Likelihood Categories and Rankings

Likelihood Definition
Category
Certain The activity will occur under normal operating conditions
Very likely The activity is very likely to occur under normal operating
condition
Likely The activity is likely to occur at some time under normal
operating condition
Unlikely The activity is unlikely to but may occur at some time under
normal operating condition
Very unlikely The activity is very unlikely to occur under normal operating
conditions but may occur in exceptional circumstances.

4.8.6 Mitigation and Monitoring Plan Mitigation Measures

Mitigation measures will be considered starting with Environmental
Assessment process. Impacts identified severe in consequence category and
or likelihood category will be further analyzed to identify additional mitigation
measures that are potentially available to eliminate or reduce the predicted
level of impact. Potential mitigation measures will include:
 habitat compensation program
 species specific management program
 engineering design solutions
 alternative approaches and methods to achieving an activity’s objective
 Stakeholders participation in finalizing mitigation measures

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 Construction practice, including labor welfare measures.
 operational control procedures
 management systems

Environmental Management Plan Proposal

If identified impacts “Physical/Social/Cultural”, i.e. are significant and/or
important, it is necessary to identify and implement mitigation measures.
Mitigation measures are selected to reduce or eliminate the severity of any
predicted adverse environmental effects and improve the overall
environmental performance and acceptability of the project. Where mitigation
is deemed appropriate, a proponent should strive to act upon effects, in the
following order of priority, to:
1. Eliminate or avoid adverse effects, where reasonably achievable.
2. Reduce adverse effects to the lowest reasonably achievable level.
3. Regulate adverse effects to an acceptable level, or to an acceptable time
period.
4. Create other beneficial effects to partially or fully substitute for, or counter
balance, adverse effects. Mitigation is an integral part of impact evaluation.
It looks for better ways of doing things so that the negative impacts of the
proposal are eliminated or minimized and the benefits are enhanced. As
soon as significant adverse impacts are identified, discussions should be
held to see if they can be ‘designed out’ through changes in project
design, location or operation. It is important therefore, that there is good
integration between the EIA team and project design engineers.
Project specific environmental construction guidelines should be developed.
These guidelines should specify precautions and mitigation measures for
construction activities, and to be included with the EMP. Good Environmental
Construction guidelines has been compiled in Part C: Environmental Code
of Conduct.
The EMP should be developed so as to counter the impacts assessed during
EIA process and also the likely impacts during the construction and
operational phase. Based on the past experience a generic EMP has been
presented in Table 4.6 below for reference. This can be used as a reference
material for comprehending the scope of EMP.

Table 4.6 Generic Environmental Management Plan

Sl. Environmental Specification
No. Parameter

A) Authorization / Approvals / NOCs to be secured by the complied by the Contractor

1. Explosives, lubricants, Authorization from explosive’s directorate for storage and

fuel, etc. handling or fuel and lubricants
2. Extraction of Ground Approval/authorization under Water, Land and Trees Act,
and/or Surface water for 2002 and/or competent authority
the project activities
3. Quarry Operations Quarry lease from Mines & Geology Department for as
including stone, per (Mineral Rights) Tax Act, 1975, if new quarries are
aggregates, and sand expected to be opened

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 Or
Sourcing quarry material from authorized quarries, other
than quarries located in national parks/Reserve
Forests/Protected Areas
4. Concrete mix plant Consent to Establish and Operate for CMP
Or
Material shall be sourced from plants operating with valid
UPPCB NOCs
5. Wet Mix Macadam (if Consent to Establish and Operate for WMM plant
used) Or
Material shall be sourced from plants operating with valid
UPPCB NOCs
6. Batching Plant (if Consent to Establish and Operate for Batching plants
relevant) Or
Material shall be sourced from plants operating with valid
UPPCB NOCs
7. Crushers Consent to Establish and Operate for crushers
Or
Material shall be sourced from plants operating with valid
UPPCB NOCs
8. Vehicular Emissions Pollution control certificate
9. Camp sites/Labor Camp  Permit from land owner and/or local authorities /
revenue department
 Authorization from labor commissioner
10 Borrow Areas Authorization from Mines & Geology Department for as
per (Mineral Rights) Tax Act, 1975, and/or local
authorities/revenue dept. if new borrow areas are
expected to be opened
Or
Sourcing material from authorized borrow areas
B) Effective Implementation of Environmental Management Measures
1. SOIL/Aggregate
1.1 Disposal of Debris and No-objection Certificate (NOC) from land owner /
other wastes Revenue authorities as may be applicable
Disposal Areas
 No residential areas are located downwind side of
these locations;
 Dumping sites are located at least 1000 m away
from sensitive locations such as all notified forest
lands, all water bodies, and productive lands
 Available waste lands are given preference.
Specifications for Waste Disposal
 In case of bituminous wastes, debris are to be
disposed in a minimum 60cm thick clay lined pits so
as to eliminate any chances of leaching and top
layer shall be covered with soil/good earth so as to
enable natural re-vegetation of the disposed
area/site. Care should be taken not to dispose these
wastes near farmland and water bodies.
 In case of filling of low-lying areas with wastes, it
needs to be ensured that the level matches with the
surrounding areas. In this case care should be
taken that these low lying areas are not used for
rainwater storage
 In case oil and grease are trapped for reuse in a
minimum 60cm thick lined pit, care shall be taken to
ensure that the pit should be located at the lowest
end of the site and away from the residential areas.

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  All arrangements for transportation during
construction including provision, maintenance,
dismantling and clearing debris, where necessary
will be planned and implemented as approved and
directed by the Engineer.
1.2 Borrowing of Earth (in Borrow Area Selection
case of opening of new Borrowing within the Row is prohibited. However, earth
borrow areas) available from excavation for railway side drains as per
design, may be used as embankment material (if
necessary and applicable), subject to approval of the
Engineer, with respect to acceptability of material.
Borrowing to be avoided on the following areas:
 Lands close to toe line and within 0.5 km from toe
line.
 Irrigated agricultural lands (In case of necessity for
borrowing from such lands, the topsoil shall be
preserved in stockpiles.
 Grazing land.
 Lands within 1km of settlements.
 Environmentally sensitive areas such as Reserve
Forests, Protected Forests, Sanctuary, wetlands.
Also, a distance of 500 m should be maintained
from such areas.
 Unstable side-hills.
 Water-bodies (only if permitted by the local
authority, and with specific pre approved re-
development plans by the concerned authority and
engineer-in-charge)
 Streams and seepage areas.
 Areas supporting rare plant/ animal species;
Documentation of Borrow Pit
The contractor must ensure that following data base
must be documented for each identified borrow areas
before commencing the borrowing activity that provide
the basis of the redevelopment plan.
 Chainage along with offset distance;
 Area (Sq.m);
 Photograph and plan of the borrow area from all
sides;
 Type of access/width/kutcha/pucca etc from the
carriageway;
 Soil type, Slope/drainage characteristics;
 Water table of the area or identify from the nearest
well, etc;
 Existing land use, for example barren / agricultural /
grazing land;
 Location/name/population of the nearest settlement
from borrow area;
 Quantity excavated (likely and actual) and its use;
 Copy of agreement with owner/government; and
 Community facility in the vicinity of borrow pit.
 Rehabilitation certificate from the land owner along
with at least four photograph of the rehabilitated site
from different angles
1.3 Contamination of Soil by  Location of fuel storage and refilling areas at least
Fuel and Lubricants 500m from all cross drainage structures and
important water bodies and storing of fuel and

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 lubricants on a sand flooring of at least 6” thick,
done on brick edge flooring lined with polyethylene
sheet
1.4 Quarry Operations and  To minimize the adverse impact during excavation
Management (if new of material following measures are need to be
quarries are opened) undertaken:
i. Adequate drainage system shall be provided to
the excavated area
ii. At the stockpiling locations, the Contractor shall
construct sediment barriers to prevent the
erosion of excavated material due to runoff.
iii. Construction of offices, laboratory, workshop
and rest places shall be done in the up-wind of
the plant to minimize the adverse impact due to
dust and noise.
iv. The access road to the plant shall be
constructed taking into consideration location of
units and also slope of the ground to regulate
the vehicle movement within the plant.
v. In case of storage of blasting material, all
precautions shall be taken as per The Explosive
Rules, 1983.
 The followings precautions shall be undertaken
during quarry operations.
i. Overburden shall be removed and disposed as
per B 1.1 above.
ii. During excavation slopes shall be flatter than 20
degrees to prevent their sliding.
iii. In case of blasting, the procedure and safety
measures shall be taken as per The Explosive
Rules, 1983
iv. The Contractor shall ensure that all workers
related safety measures shall be taken.
v. The Contractor shall ensure maintenance of
crushers regularly as per manufacturer’s
recommendation.
vi. During transportation of the material, measures
shall be taken to minimize the generation of
dust and to prevent accidents.
2. Water
2.1 Labor camp, sanitation  Construction labor camps shall be located at least
and waste disposal in 500m away from the nearest habitation complying
construction camps all relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948
and the Building and other Construction Workers
(Regulation of Employment and Conditions of
Service) Act, 1996
3. Air Pollution
3.1 Generation of Dust a. All vehicles delivering materials should be provided
with tail guard and shall be covered to avoid spillage
of materials.
b. No fugitive dust emission at settlement sites arising
from maintenance activities shall be allowed. All
such operation leading to dust pollution in
settlement areas shall be performed with necessary
dust suppression by adequate water sprinkling to
keep the dust below visible limit. Such measures
shall be taken to ensure no dust pollution arises
from construction stock piles
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 Batching plants habitation in the cross wind direction.
b. In case if new CMPs/Batching plants are set up, the
conditions of UPPCB shall be strictly adhered
3.3 Odour from a. Construction laborers' camp shall be located at least
Construction Labor 500 m away from the nearest habitation.
camps. b. The waste disposal and sewerage system for the
camp shall be properly designed, built and operated
so that no odour is generated. Compliance with the
Factory Act, the Building and other construction
workers (regulation of employment and conditions of
service) Act, 1996 and all other relevant legislation
shall be strictly adhered to.
3.4 Pollution from Crusher a. All crushers used in construction shall confirm to
relevant dust emissions control stipulated as per
UPPCB’s norms
4. Noise Pollution
4.1 Noise from Vehicles, a. Any activities related to road maintenance
Plants and Equipment operations and/or associated facilities near
settlements shall not be carried out during night time
(10:00 PM to 6 AM).
b. Workers in vicinity of strong noise, and workers
working with or in crushing, compaction, batching or
concrete mixing operations shall wear earplugs
5. Flora and Fauna
5.1 Loss or Damage of a. All works shall be carried out in a fashion that
Vegetation ensures minimum damage or disruption to the flora.
Prior tree felling permission under Forest Act will be
obtained before felling any tree. Trees or shrubs will
only be felled or removed that impinge directly on
the permanent works or necessary temporary works
with prior approval from the Engineer.
b. The Engineer shall approve such felling; only when
the proponent secures receives a "clearance" for
such felling from the DoF, as applicable.
5.2 Loss, Damage or a. All works shall be carried out in a fashion to ensure
Disruption to Fauna minimum damage to the flaura.
b. Construction workers shall be instructed to protect
natural j resources and fauna, including wild animals
and aquatic life, j Hunting and unauthorized fishing
are prohibited.
6. Disruption to Users
6.1 Loss of Access a. At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and
convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and
livestock to and from side roads and property
accesses connecting the project corridor. Work that
affects the use of side roads and existing accesses
shall not be undertaken without providing adequate
provisions to the prior satisfaction of the Engineer.
b. The works shall not interfere unnecessarily or
improperly with the convenience of public or the
access to, use and occupation of public or private
roads, railways and any other access footpaths to or
of properties whether public or private.
6.2 Traffic Jams and a. Detailed Traffic Management Plans shall be
Congestion in rail and prepared and submitted to the Engineer for approval
road crossing areas 5 days prior to commencement of maintenance
works on any cross-section with road. The traffic
control plans shall contain details of temporary
diversions, details of arrangements for construction
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 cession of work each day.
b. Temporary diversion for road traffic (including
scheme of temporary and acquisition) will be
constructed with the approval of the Engineer.
c. Special consideration shall be given in the
preparation of the traffic control plan to the safety of
pedestrians and workers at night
d. The contractor shall ensure that the running surface
is always maintained within diversion guidelines,
particularly during the monsoon so that the traffic
flow is smooth at all times.
e. The temporary traffic detours in settlement areas
shall be kept free of dust by frequent application of
water.
6.3 Traffic Control and a. The Contractor shall take all necessary measures
safety for the safety of traffic during construction and
provide, erect and maintain such barricades,
including signs, markings, flags, lights and flagmen
as may be required by the Engineer for the
information and protection of traffic approaching or
passing through the cross section.
b. All signs, barricades, pavement markings shall be
as per railway specification.
7. WORKERS' ACCIDENT RISKS
7.1 Risk from Operations The Contractor is required to comply with all the
precautions as required for the safety of the workmen as
per the international labor organization (ILO) convention.
The contractor shall supply all necessary safety
appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, masks,
books, etc., to the workers and staff. The contractor has
to comply with all regulation regarding safe scaffolding,
ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells,
excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and
egress.
7.2 Risk from Electrical Adequate precautions will be taken to prevent danger
Equipment from electrical equipment. No materials on any of the
sites will be so stacked or placed as to cause danger or
inconvenience to any person or the public. All necessary
fencing and lights will be provided to protect the public.
All machines to be used in the construction will conform
to the relevant Indian Standards (IS) codes, will be free
from patent defect, will be kept in good working order,
will be regularly inspected and properly maintained as
per IS provisions and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
7.3 Risk at Hazardous a. All workers employed on mixing material, cement,
Activity lime mortars, concrete etc., will be provided with
protective footwear and protective goggles.
Workers, who are engaged in welding works, would
be provided with welder's protective eye-shields.
Stone-breakers will be provided with protective
goggles and clothing and will be seated at
sufficiently safe intervals.
b. The use of any herbicide or other toxic chemical
shall be strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. The Engineer shall be
given at least 6 working days notice of the proposed
use of any herbicide or toxic chemical. A register of
all herbicides and other toxic chemicals delivered to
the site shall be kept and maintained up to date by
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 name, physical properties and characteristics,
chemical ingredients, health and safety hazard
information, safe handling and storage procedures,
and emergency and first aid procedures for the
product
7.4 Malarial Risk The Contractor shall, at his own expense, conform to all
anti-malarial instructions given to him by the Engineer
and the EMU, including filling up any borrow pits which
may have been dug by him.
8. WORKERS' RESIDENCE AND HEALTH CONCERNS
8.1 First Aid  Medical facilities shall be provided to the labor at the
construction camp. Visits of doctor shall be
arranged twice a month wherein routine checkups
would be conducted for women and children. A
separate room for medical checkups and keeping of
first aid facilities should be built. Workplaces remote
and far away from regular hospitals will have indoor
health units with one bed for every 250 workers.
Suitable transport will be provided to facilitate take
injured or ill person(s) to the nearest approachable
hospital. The site medical room should display
awareness posters on safety facilitation hygiene and
HIV/AIDS awareness. The medical office should
also distribute condoms at regular intervals to
laborers.
 First Aid Box will be provided at every construction
campsite and under the charge of a responsible
person who shall always be readily available during
working hours. He shall be adequately trained in
administering first aid-treatment. Formal
arrangement shall be prescribed to carry injured
person or person suddenly taken ill to the nearest
hospital. The first aid box shall contain the following.
 small sterilized dressings
 medium size sterilized dressings
 large size sterilized dressings
 large sterilized burns dressings
 1 (30 ml) bottle containing 2 % alcoholic
solution of iodine
 1 (30 ml) bottle containing salvolatile
 1 snakebite lancet
 1 (30 gms) bottle of potassium permanganate
crystals
 1 pair scissors
 Ointment for burns
 A bottle of suitable surgical antiseptic solution
In case, the number of labor exceeds 50, the items in the
first aid box shall be doubled.
8.2 Payment of Wages  The payment of wages should be as per the
Minimum Wages Act, Department of Labor, and
Government of India for both male and female
workers.
 Display of the minimum wages board at camps and
major construction sites should be done in local
languages at the construction and labor camp sites.
 Wages should be paid to the laborers only in the
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  Contractor is required to maintain register for
payment of labor wages with entry of every labor
working for him. Also, he has to produce it for
verification if and when asked by the Engineer, EMU
and/or the concerned DFCC staff/Engineer’s
representative.
 In case there are sub-contractors, the main
contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the
payment of wages to laborers is as per the Minimum
Wages Act. Sub-contractor has to follow the same
procedure as the main contractor.
8.3 Rehabilitation of labor At the completion of construction, all construction camp
and construction camp facilities shall be dismantled and removed from the site.
The site shall be restored to a condition in no way inferior
to the condition prior to commencement of the works.
Various activities to be carried out for site rehabilitation
include:
 Oil and fuel contaminated soil shall be removed and
transported and buried in waste disposal areas.
 Soak pits, septic tanks shall be covered and
effectively sealed off.
 Debris (rejected material) should be disposed off
suitably (Refer Guideline 10 on “Waste
Management and Debris Disposal”).
 Ramps created should be levelled.
 Underground water tank in a barren/non-agricultural
land can be covered. However, in an agricultural
land, the tank shall be removed.
 If the construction camp site is on an agricultural
land, preserve top soil and good earth can be
spread back for a minimum 30cm for faster
rejuvenation of the land.
 Proper documentation of rehabilitation site is
necessary. This shall include the following:
− Photograph of rehabilitated site;
− Land owner consent letter for satisfaction in
measures taken for rehabilitation of site;
− Undertaking from contractor; and
− Certification from Engineer in-charge of the PIC.
In cases, where the construction camps site is located on
a private land holding, the contractor would still have to
restore the campsite as per this guideline. The
rehabilitation is mandatory and should be include in the
agreement with the landowner by the contractor. Also, he
would have to obtain a certificate for satisfaction from the
landowner.
9. DAMAGE AND LOSS OF CULTURAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Conservation of a. All necessary and adequate care shall be taken to
Religious Structures and minimize impact on cultural properties which
Shrines includes cultural sites and remains, places of
worship including temples, mosques, churches and
shrines, etc., graveyards, monuments and any other
important structures as identified during design and
all properties / sites / remains notified under the
Ancient Sites and Remains Act). No work shall spill
over to these properties, premises and precincts.
The design options for cultural property relocation
and enhancement need to be prepared.
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from the road shall be maintained clear and clean
9.2 Chance found a. During earth excavation, if any property is
Archaeological Property unearthed and seems to be culturally significant or
likely to have archaeological significance, the same
shall be intimated to the Engineer. Work shall be
suspended until further orders from PIC. The State
Archaeological Department shall be intimated of the
chance find and the Engineer shall carry out a joint
inspection with the department. Actions as
appropriate shall be intimated to the Contractor
along with the probable date for resuming the work.
b. All fossils, coins, articles of value of antiquity and
structures and other remains or things of geological
or archaeological interest discovered on the site
shall be the property of the Government, and shall
be dealt with as per provisions of the relevant
legislation.
c. The contractor shall take reasonable precaution to
prevent his workmen or any other persons from
removing and damaging any such article or thing
and shall, immediately upon discovery thereof and
before removal acquaint the Engineer of such
discover)' and carry out the Engineer's instructions
for dealing with the same, awaiting which all work
shall be stopped within 100m in all directions from
the site of discovery.
d. The Engineer shall seek direction from the
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) before
instructing the Contractor to recommence work on
the site.
10. ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT
10.1 DFCC Corridor Protect all the trees, re-vegetation of DFCC corridor
Landscape embankments and other slopes, edge treatment of water
bodies shall be taken up as per either detailed design or
typical design guidelines given as part of the Bid
Documents.

4.8.7 Environmental issues related to electric sub-stations , TSS , SP ,SSP

signals, Tower etc ,assessment and management procedure
Environmental issues arising from electric facilities for the project are
discussed.
4.8.7.1 TRANSMISSION LINES
The Key environmental issues associated with installation of transmission
lines are:
A) CLEARING OF TREES WITHIN RIGHT OF WAY
Right of Way (ROW) width for the electric line depends on the line voltage.
A width clearance of 3 m is presently allowed below each conductor for the
movement of tension stringing equipment. Trees on such strips are felled, but
after stringing is complete, natural regeneration is encouraged.
Lopping of trees is required to facilitate stringing and maintenance of ROW.
Felling, pollarding, and pruning of trees for electric clearance, whenever
necessary, are done with permission from the local forest officer. Lopping and
felling of trees can open up forest canopy allowing more sun light into the
under storey where it can lead to an edge effect and allow for proliferation of
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B) CLEARING OF GROUND VEGETATION FOR MOVEMENT OF MACHINERY
Heavy machinery is used to for installation of transmission lines and towers
and may require clearing of ground vegetation for its movement. This activity
cause temporary disturbance to the forest, orchards, plantation and
agriculture fields. DFCC, wherever possible uses the existing path / access
roads for the movement of man and machinery. The existing roads that
cannot support heavy machinery load are upgraded and thus the village
infrastructure is improved. In areas where lines traverse agricultural land,
compensation is paid to owners for any crop damage incurred as a result of
construction activities. Agricultural activities are allowed to continue following
the construction period. If bunds or other on-farm works are disturbed during
construction or maintenance, they are restored to the owner's satisfaction
following cessation of construction or maintenance activities. In the event that
private trees are felled during construction or maintenance operations,
compensation is paid to the owner as determined by the forest / horticulture
departments.
4.8.8 SUBSTATION
The Key environmental issues with construction of substation are

A) CLEARING OF GROUND VEGETATION: A typical substation requires an area

of 1.-2 hectares of land. The land is acquired and vegetation is cleared to
enable construction activity.

B) USED TRANSFORMER OIL: As a part of routine maintenance, transformer

oil changed every 10-15 years. The used transformer oil is categorised
as hazardous wastes as per Hazardous waste (Management& Handling)
Rules, 2003 and its unscientific disposal in environment may lead to soil
and water contamination.

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 TABLE 4.7: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Project Transmission Lines Sub-Station

activity Tower Construction, Erection O&M Land Construction O&M
Experience & Stringing Acquisition
of management
Time tested &  Disturbance to crop of  Fires prevented by Avoiding
Substantial plantations & orchards safety &  forests
 Safety of tower in wetlands, maintenance  homestead

riverbeds & coasts protocols  wetlands

 Opening up natural forests  Lopping of trees  orchards

 Clearing of access along ROW to  plantations
roads maintain ground
 Disturbance due to clearance
 Construction activity
Scope for  Tree felling in ROW  Clearing of ground
Strengthening cover
 Alteration of minor
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4.8.9 ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING AND SCOPING FOR ELECTRIC FACILITIES
o Objectives
a. To identify environmentally sensitive areas, issues, and possible
management measures
b. To suggest alternative transmission line routes, if necessary
c. To outline scope of environmental assessment and management planning
o Process
i. The Environmental and Social Management Department (SEMU)
through its “Bee” line survey (a desk review) on Survey of India
topographic sheets (toposheets) and the Forest Atlas will examine
various route options. SEMU will identify environmentally sensitive
areas such as evergreen, semi evergreen, deciduous and scrub
forests, riparian areas, wetlands, mountains, critical wildlife habitats
and geologically sensitive areas.
ii. Field units will conduct spot verifications to confirm the information of
Bee- Line survey, and identify possibilities of circumventing
environmentally sensitive areas (not restricted to previously designated
ones) and collect information on issues identified during desk review
through studies of alternatives, at least 3 alternatives routes are
studied in the process of environment assessment and after analysis of
different parameters and significant economic benefit associated with
the project and without the project, the most optimum route having
minimum environment impact is selected for further investigation
iii. CPM office and Site office will consult state forest departments for
transmission lines passing through forest areas. Revenue authorities
will be consulted for their views on revenue lands. Based on the above
process the scope for an Environmental Assessment and Management
Plan (EAMP) is finalised.
o Output
i. Environmental screening and scoping document as part of feasibility
report. This report provides details of environmentally sensitive areas,
environmental issues and views of Forest Department, Revenue
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 4.8.10 Environmental Management process for a Typical Electric Facilities along the Railway Line
TABLE 4.8: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS

Milestones Objectives Process Responsibility Product/

Decision
I. Project Conceptualisation
1. Environmental  To identify environmentally  Screen and scope Transmission Lines from  SEMU  Environmental
Screening & sensitive areas, issues and an environmental perspective  Engg. Dept. screening and scoping
Scoping for management measures possible  desk Review  Site office documents as part of
Transmission Lines  To suggest alternate  spot Verification feasibility report and
transmission line routes, if  informal public consultation Initial Environment
necessary  consultation with Forest Assessment report.
 To outline the scope of Departments & revenue
Environmental Assessment (EA) Authorities
Assessment (SA) studies
2. Environmental  To obtain environmental  Submit FR (with E&S screening & scoping  Engg. Dept  Internal Management
approval approvals from the Internal details) to Internal Management  Corp. Plg. Dept. Approval
Management, and FA  SEMU
 Submit FR (with environmental screening  Corp. Plg. Dept.  Concurrence of
and scoping details) with Internal  SEMU Funding Agencies
Management approval for pre-appraisal by
Funding Agencies
II. Project Planning
1. Environmental  To identify environmentally  Screen and scope Sub-Station sites from  SEMU  Environmental
Screening and sensitive areas, issues and an environmental perspective  Engg. Dept. screening and scoping
Scoping for management measures possible  Desk Review  Site office documents for sub-
Substations  To suggest alternate sub-station  Spot Verification stations
sites , if necessary  consultation with potential PAPs,
 To outline the scope of Forest Departments &
Environmental Assessment (EA) Revenue Authorities
and Land Acquisition
Assessment (LAA) Assessment
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 Milestones Objectives Process Responsibility Product/
Decision
2. Environmental  To prepare environmental  Transmission Lines  SEMU  Environmental
Assessment & assessment management plans a. Forest Areas  Site assessment
Management for the project  tree enumeration  Auth. Agencies management plan
Planning  cost-benefit analysis  Environmental
 Compensatory Afforestation review
b. Other Areas  Forest Proposal
 Undertake environmental review  Environmental
and formulate appropriate management
management measures measures
 Sub-Stations  Views of Public
 Undertake environmental review
and formulate appropriate
management measures
 Public Consultation
 To inform/record public views for
refinement / review if needed
3. Forest Clearance  To obtain Forest Clearance  Submit Forest Proposal to state  SEMU  Final Forest Clearance
Government  Site office by MoEF
 Forest Proposal to MoEF for conditional
approval
 Forward Compliance report by State
Government to MoEF for Final Forest
Clearance
III. Project Approvals
1. BoD Approvals  To obtain financial approval from  Submit FR (with EAMP screening and  SEMU  Approval of Board of
Board of Directors scoping details) to CoD/BoD for their  Corp. Plg. Dept. Directors
review  Engg. Dept.
2. Financial Agency’s 
To obtain acceptance from FA for  Submit FR (with EAMP screening and  Corp. Plg. Dept.  EAMP screening and
Acceptance environmental components of scoping details) /IEAR to Funding  SEMU scoping /IEAR
feasibility report Agencies for acceptance approved by FA
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 Milestones Objectives Process Responsibility Product/
Decision
1. Social Assessment  To appoint a suitable agency for  Select and appoint suitable agency for  SEMU  Agency appointed for
& Management SAMP, If required social assessment & management  Cont. Ser. Dept SAMP
Planning planning, If required
 To prepare social assessment &  Transmission Lines  SEMU  SAMP
management plan for  Negotiate compensation packages  Site office a. Transmission line
transmission lines with Revenue Authorities  Social review
and PAPs  Compensation &
 Finalise and document other management
compensation and other measures
management measures
 To prepare social assessment &  Sub-Stations  SEMU b. Sub-station
management plan for sub-  Finalise site for sub-station  External  LAA
stations  Notify area under LAA Agency.  RAP/TPDP
 Undertake detailed LA Census  Site
 Final negotiations and
documentation of agreements
2. Concurrence of FA  To obtain concurrence of FA for  Submit social assessment & management  Corp. Plg. Dept.  Concurrence of FA for
for Social the social assessment & plan (with Internal Management approval)  SEMU SAMP
Assessment & management plan (RAP/IPDP) to FA for concurrence
Management Plan

3. Consultation for  To take help from authorised  Consult Authorised Agencies for  SEMU  Authorised Agencies
Environmental agencies for environmental environmental management work  Site office Consulted to execute
Management work management work EM works
and
4. Award of Social  To award social management  Award social management work to  SEMU.  Agencies appointed to
Management work work to appropriate agencies, If appropriate agencies through competitive  Cont. Ser. Dept execute SM works
necessary bidding, if necessary
V. Project Implementation
1. Execution of  To undertake environmental  Execute environmental management works  SEMU  Environmental
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 Milestones Objectives Process Responsibility Product/
Decision
Management Works in environmental assessment  Appropriate clearance for Agency measures executed
management plan transmission line ROW, etc.  Site office
 Compensatory Afforestation  Contractors
 Payment of tree/crop
compensation
2. Execution of Social  To undertake social management  Transmission lines  SEMU  Social management
Management Works work as prescribed in social  Pay compensation as agreed &  External Agency measures executed
assessment management plan documented in SAMP and execute  Site
(RAP/ IPDP) other measures  Contractor
 Sub-stations
 Deposit compensation and take
possession of land
 Disbursement of RA prior to civil
works
 Execute RAP /TPDP measures as
prescribed in the SAMP
VI. Operation & Maintenance
1. Environmental  To monitor work being  Monitor EAMP measures  SEMU.  Periodic monitoring
Monitoring undertaken as part of EAMP and  Maintenance of ROWs reports
SAMP  Progress on compensatory
afforestation
 Monitor SAMP measures  SEMU
 Appropriate compensation and
other measures during
maintenance of towers and lines
 Progress on R&R measures to
restore livelihood
VII. Project Review
1. External IMS Audit  To verify status of compliance  Appoint an external agency with  SEMU/ QA&I  IMS audit report from
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 Milestones Objectives Process Responsibility Product/
Decision
review/ audit of performance of
2. Oversight and on-site implementation of IMS  IRC on-site oversight /
Performance Audit  To verify / review  Performance audit to review compliance of  SEMU performance audit
/Review implementation of EMRP EAMP, SAMP at project site / field by IRC. reports.
2. Annual  To review annually the EAMP  Appoints an external agency with  SEMU  Annual environmental
Environmental and the SAMP of transmission appropriate expertise to conduct the review sustainability report
Review projects and report on environmental performance
of project during construction operation
and maintenance including IMS audit
findings

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4.8.10 Bid Document
 Prepare cost estimates, to be incorporate in Bid Documents.
 Environmental Management Plan, EMP along with the good
environmental construction guidelines to be incorporated in the Bid
document’s work requirements.
 Preparation of work requirement (addendum/corrigendum to Railway
specifications) and
 Corrigendum / Addendum to Railway Specification as Special provisions
to be incorporated in Bid Document. Penalty clauses for not complying
with EMP requirements to be incorporated.
o The contractor has to follow all traffic safety measures as defined in the
Technical specification. Damage shall be levied at the rate Rs.2000/-
per day per location for non – conformity of traffic safety measures as
per the decision of the engineer.
o The contractor has to follow all environmental mitigation measures as
defined in the Technical specification read along with the
Environmental Management Plan for the specific corridor. Damage
shall be levied at the rate Rs. 2000/- per day per location for non-
conformity of Environmental Management Plan measures as per the
decision of the Engineer.
o The contractor has to ensure that prior to every monsoon season,
during the construction period; all the temporary and permanent cross
drainage structures are free from debris as defined in the Technical
Specifications read along with the Environmental Management Plan.
Damage shall be levied at the rate of Rs 2000/- per day per location for
non conformity as per the decision of the Engineer.
o The contractor has to ensure that sufficient numbers and good quality
Personnel Protective Equipments, should be provide to staff and labor
all time as defined in the labor codes read along with the
Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Damage shall be levied at
the rate of Rs 500per day for non conformity as per the decision of the
Engineer.

Monitoring Plan
The monitoring programme will be devised to ensure that the envisaged
purpose of the project is achieved and results in the desired benefit to the
target population. To ensure the effective implementation of the EMP, it is
essential that an effective monitoring programme be designed and carried out.
Freight corridor objectives of the monitoring programme will be:
 To evaluate the performance of mitigation measures proposed in the EMP
 To suggest improvements in the management plans, if required
 To satisfy the statutory and community obligations
The monitoring programme contains monitoring plan for all performance
indicators, reporting formats and necessary budgetary provisions. Monitoring
plan for performance indicators and reporting system is presented in the
following sections.

Monitoring Parameters and Standards

The Environmental monitoring of the parameters involved and the threshold
limits specified are discussed below:

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 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM)
The air quality parameters viz: Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen
(NOX), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydro-Carbons (HC), Suspended Particulate
Matter (SPM), and Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM) shall be regularly
monitored at identified locations from the start of the construction activity. The
air quality parameters shall be monitored in accordance with the National
Ambient Air Quality Standards as given in Table 4.9.

Table 4.9: Ambient Air Quality Standards (National)

Pollutant Time Concentration in Ambient Air (g/m3) Methods of Measure
Weighted
Average
Industrial Residential Sensitive
Area & Rural Areas
Areas
1 2 3 4 5 6
Annual 80 60 15 1. Improved West and
Average Gaeke Method
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
24 hrs. 120 80 30 2. Ultra fluorescence

Annual 80 60 15 1. Jacob & Hochheiser

Average modified (Na-Arsenic
Oxides of Nitrogen as NO2 Method)
24 hrs. 120 80 30
2. Gas Phase
Chemiluminescence
Annual 360 140 70
Suspended Particulate Average High Volume Sampling
Matter (SPM) 24 hrs. 500 200 100 (Average flow sale not less
than 1.1m3 minute)
Annual 120 60 50
Respirable Particulate Average Respirable Particulate
Matter (size less than 10 Matter Sampler
m) (RPM) 24 hrs. 150 100 75

Annual 1.0 0.75 0.50 AAS Method (after

Lead (Pb) Average sampling using EPM 2000
24 hrs. 1.5 1.00 0.75 of equivalent Filter Paper)
8 hrs. 5000 2000 1000
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Non Dispersive Infrared
01 hr. 10000 4000 2000 Spectroscopy

* Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken

twice a week 24 hourly at uniform interval.
**24 hourly/8 hourly values should be met 98% of the time in a year. However,
2% of the time, it may exceed but not on two consecutive days.
Source: Central Pollution Control Board, 1997 Gazette Notification dated
4/94, Part II Sec 3 (ii)
 Noise Quality Monitoring
The noise levels shall be monitored at already designated locations in
accordance with the Ambient Noise Quality standards given in Table 4.10.
Table 4.10: Ambient Noise Quality Standards (National)
Area Code Category of Limits of Leq in Night*
Zones dB(A) Day*
A Industrial 75 70
B Commercial 65 55
C Residential 55 45
D Silence zone** 50 40

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** Silence zone is defined as area up to 100 meters around premises of
hospitals, educational institutions and courts. Use of vehicles horns, loud
speakers and bursting of cracking are banned in these zones.

 Water Quality Monitoring

Water quality parameters such as pH, BOD, COD, DO coliform count, total
suspended solids, total dissolved solids, Iron, etc. shall be monitored at all
identified locations during the construction stage as per standards prescribed
by Central Pollution Control Board and Indian Standard Drinking water
specifications IS 10500, 1991, presented in Table 4.11.

Table 4.11: National Standards of Water

Sl. No. Parameters IS:2296 Method to be Adopted
(Class C)
1. pH 6.5-8.5 pH meter
2. BOD (3 days 27 0C) 3.0 DO-Azide modification of Wrinkler’s
method
3. Temperature (_C) NS Thermometer
4. Dissolved oxygen 4 Azide Modification of Wrinkler’s method
5. Colour (Hazen) 300 Visual comparison method
6. Fluorides (F) 1.5 SPANDS method
7. Chlorides (Cl) 600 Agrentometric Titration
8. Total Dissolved Solids 1500 Gravimetric Analysis
9. Sulphates (SO4) 400 Barium Chloride method
10. Iron (Fe) 50 Phenanthrolin method
11. Oil and Grease 0.1 Partition – Gravimetric method
12. Nitrates 50 Chgromotropic acid
13. Chromium (Cr6+) 0.05 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
14. Cadmium (Cd) 0.01 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
15. Lead (Pb) 0.1 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
16. Copper (cu) 1.5 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
17. Cyanide (CN) 0.05 Chloramines-T-method
18. Selenium (Se) 0.05 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
19. Arsenic (As) 0.2 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
20. Phenols 0.005 Spectrophotometer
21. Detergents 1.0 Spectrophotometer
22. DDT Absent Spectrophotometer
23. Total Coliform (MPN/100 ml) 5000 Multiple Tube Fermentation Technique
NS: Not specified; Brackets ([]) indicates extended limits. All the values in mg/l
if otherwise mentioned.
Water Quality Criteria
Designated-Best-Use Class of Criteria
Water
Drinking water source without A 1. Total Coliforms Organism
conventional treatment but after MPN/100ml shall be 50 or less
disinfection 2. pH between 6.5 and 8.5
3. Dissolved Oxygen 6mg/l or more
4. Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5
days 20oC 2mg/l or less

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 Outdoor bathing (organized) B 1. Total Coliforms Organism
MPN/100ml shall be 500 or less
2. pH between 6.5 and 8.5
3. Dissolved Oxygen 5mg/l or more
4. Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5
days 20oC 3mg/l or less
Drinking water source after C 1. Total Coliforms Organism
conventional treatment and disinfection MPN/100ml shall be 5000 or less
2. pH between 6 to 9
3. Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or more
4. Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5
days 20oC 3mg/l or less
Propagation of Wild life and fisheries D 1. pH between 6.5 to 8.5
2. Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or more
3. Free Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/l or
less
Irrigation, industrial cooling, controlled E 1. pH between 6.0 to 8.5
waste disposal 2. Electrical Conductivity at 25oC
micro mhos/cm Max.2250
3. Sodium absorption Ratio Max. 26
4. Boron Max. 2mg/l
Below -E Not Meeting A, B, C, D & E Criteria

4.8.11 Monitoring Plans for Environment Condition

For each of the environmental components, the monitoring plan specifies the
parameters to be monitored; location of the monitoring sites and duration of
monitoring. The monitoring plan also specifies the applicable standards,
implementation and supervising responsibilities. The monitoring plan for the
various environmental condition indicators of the project in construction and
operation stages is presented in Table 4.12. Monitoring plan does not include
the requirement of arising out of Regulation Provision such as obtaining NOC/
consent for plant site operation.

Table 4.12: Environmental Monitoring Plan

Attribute Parameter Special Guidance Standards Duration
Air CO, NOx, SPM, High volume sampler to Air (prevention and 24 hours
RPM, and SO2 be located 50 m from the Control of Pollution) Sampling
plant in the downwind Rules, CPCB, 1994
direction. Use method
specified by CPCB for
analysis
Water All essential Grab sample collected Indian Standards Grab
characteristics and from source and analyse for Inland Surface Sampling
some of desirable as per Standard Methods Waters (IS: 2296,
characteristics as for Examination of Water 1982)
decided by the and Wastewater
Environmental
Specialist
Noise Noise levels on dB Equivalent noise levels MoEF Noise Rules, Leq in
(A) scale using an integrated noise 2000 dB(A) of
level meter kept at a day time
distance of 15 from edge and night
of pavement Equivalent time
noise levels using an
integrated noise level
meter kept at a distance

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 of 15 from edge of
pavement
Soil Monitoring of Pb, Sample of soil collected Threshold for each Grab
SAR and Oil & to acidified and analysed contaminant set by Sampling
Grease using absorption IRIS database of
spectrophotometer USEPA until
national standards
are promulgated
In addition of the critical locations selected during design stage, the
environmental monitoring will also be done at the construction camp site and
any other plant site during construction stage. List of critical locations for
caring out monitoring should be presented in EIA report.

4.8.12 Implementation of EMP

The Environmental Management System, process does not stop once a
project (planning and design) got approval for implementation. During
implementation of a project DFCC, Construction Supervision Consultant, CSC
(if any) and Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that the environmental
commitments made to regulatory agencies, lending agencies and other
stakeholders during the EIA process are met. To execute EMP is a cumulative
responsibility of all three parties involved, indicative responsibility
mechanisms have been presented, as developed for up gradation projects.

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 Table 4.13: Roles and Responsibilities of Officers
Role Officer Responsibility
Coordinating / General Manager,  Key officer in DFCCIL, coordinate with CPM
Facilitating SEMU offices
Agency  Report to the World Bank and funding
agency for overall implementation of
environmental rule and regulation, funding
conditions
Chief Project  Overview of the project implementation
Manager  Ensure timely budget for the EMP.
 Coordination with different state level
committee, to obtain regulatory clearances.
 Participate in state level meetings
 Monthly review of the progress.
Deputy Chief Project  Overall responsible for EMP implementation
Manager / Asst.  Reporting to various stakeholders (World
Project Manager Bank, Regulatory bodies) on status of EMP
implementation
 Coordination with PIU (Project
Implementation Unit) Staff
 Responsible for obtaining regulatory
Clearances Review of the progress made by
contractors
 Ensure that BOQ items mentioned in EMP
are executed as per Contract provisions.
Environmental  Assisting Project Manager in overall
Officer (PIU) implementation of EMP
 Review of periodic reports on EMP
implementation and advising Project Director
in taking corrective measure.
 Conducting periodic field inspection of EMP
implementation
 Assisting Project Manager to reporting
various stakeholders (World Bank,
Regulatory bodies) on status of EMP
implementation
 Directly report to G. M., SEMU to comply
World Bank requirements
 Preparing environmental training program
and conducting the same for field officers
and engineers of contractor.
Implementing/ Engineer-incharge  Act as an “Engineer” for supervising EMP
Monitoring (CSC if implementation
Agency any )  Responsible for maintaining quality of EMP
envisioned in detail Project Report
 Maintaining progress reports on EMP
implementation
 Periodic reporting to PIU-DFCC about the
status of EMP implementation
 Work in close coordination with Chief Project
Manager (package unit) and contractor.

Chief Project  Conducting need-based site inspection and

Manager preparing compliance reports and forwarding
the same to the Environmental Management

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 Unit (EMU)
 Programming necessary training program on
environmental issues.
Asst. Project  Working as site-representative of DFCC.
Manager  Conducting regular site inspection to all
onsite and offsite works
 Maintaining records of all necessary
statutory compliance, to be obtained from
contractor.
 Maintaining records of EMP implementation
including photographic records
 Attending environmental training programs
 Preparing periodic reports on EMP
implementation and forwarding to EE
Executing Environmental As detailed below
Agency & Safety For ensuring that EMP is implemented as per
Manager of provision in the document, Contractor shall
Contractor nominate a qualified and experienced manager
from the commencement to completion of the
project. (Minimum requirement (graduate in
environmental engineering / science with
minimum 05 years of experience in similar field)

The responsibilities of Environmental and Safety Manager of Contractor

will also include but not limited to the following:
 Directly reporting to the Project Manager of the Contractor;
 Discussing various environmental/social issues and environmental/social
mitigation, enhancement and monitoring actions with all concerned directly
or indirectly;
 Prepare Contractor’s Checklist, traffic management plan in cross sections
with road and safety plan as part of their Work Program;
 Ensure Contractor’s compliance with the EMP stipulations and conditions
of statutory bodies;
 Assisting his project manager to ensure social and environmentally sound
and safe construction practices;
 Conducting periodic environmental and safety training for contractor’s
engineers, supervisors and workers along with sensitization on social
issues that may be arising during the construction stage of the project;
 Preparing
registers for material sources, labor, pollution monitoring results (if
required by DFCC), public complaint/grievance redressal and as may be
directed by the Engineer;
 Assisting the DFCC on various environmental monitoring and control
activities including pollution monitoring; and
 Preparing and submitting monthly/bio-monthly reports to DFCC on status
of implementation safeguard measures.
 Will be responsible for getting and maintaining the approvals or clearance

4.8.13 Monitoring and Post Auditing

Construction monitoring, including field inspections and surveys, should be

carried out by an environmental expert (to be hired by DFCC on regular or

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 contractual basis) to ensure that environmental protection requirements are
being met. It is important to plan and budget for environmental construction
monitoring as part of the project. If construction is to be contracted out, DFCC
to reconfirm that specific environmental requirements during construction (as
already specified) are built into construction bidding documents and contracts
to ensure, they are met (e.g. requirements for local hiring, penalty for not
adhering to EMP clause requirements etc).

Post construction Monitoring is used to identify environmental changes

resulting from the implementation of the project. In the context of EIA, post
construction monitoring programs are carried out to achieve the following
results:

 to ensure that the facility is meeting all environmental regulatory

requirements, and that commitments made in the EIA document and/or the
conditions of approval are being met;
 to test impact hypotheses, and to verify the predictions and assessment of
environmental effects, thus contributing to better assessments in the
future;
 to evaluate the performance effectiveness of mitigation;
 to compare actual and predicted changes to the environment, so that
immediate actions can be taken to mitigate unanticipated impacts;
 to strengthen confidence by both government and the public in the EIA
process, the decisions made, the road design etc.

The monitoring programs to be carried out during the construction and

operation of the undertaking are normally described in the EIA document.

4.9 INDICATIVE CHECKLIST OF INFORMATION TO BE COLLECTED/

COMPILED
(minimum requirement of Banks)

(Information to be prepared in the form of soft and

hard copies by the DFCC)

A. Project Brief

1. Tile of the Project

2. Project Location (attach map to scale)

3. Project Development and Implementation Schedule (including details on

current status)

a. Technical closure
b. Financial closure
c. Implementation commencement
d. Implementation completion

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B. Environmental Settings, Regulatory Clearances, and Applicable World
Bank Safeguard Policies

1. Brief on environmental settings of the project

2. Provide information if any of the following sensitive environmental features

are present within the project site/corridor and an influence zone of about
10km, including a brief on the sensitive feature

S.No Sensitive Environmental Features

1 Biosphere reserves

2 National park and wildlife sanctuaries and reserves (including

tiger/elephant reserves, and turtle nesting grounds)

3 Natural lakes, swamps Seismic zones tribal Settlements

4 Notified areas of habitat for migratory birds

5 Areas of scientific and geological interests

6 Religious, heritage historic sites and cultural properties

7 Notified archaeological monuments/sites

8 Scenic areas, water bodies and areas of tourism importance

9 Hill resorts/mountains/ hills

10 Presence of resorts (Beach resorts, health resorts, etc.)

11 Coastal areas rich in corals, mangroves, breeding grounds of specific

species, estuaries, CRZ areas, Gulf Areas

12 Defense installations, especially those of security importance and

sensitive to pollution

13 Border areas (international), and international waterways

3 Regulatory Clearance Requirements and current status of the same

(furnish copies of all clearances):

a. Is Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests,

Government of India? If so, under what category
b. Does Project require any type of Forest Clearance? If so provide the
details including current status and relevant documents
c. Status of No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the State Pollution Control
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 d. What is the project arrangement (like contract provisions, concession
arrangements, etc.) for required construction stage environmental
permits/clearance (e.g. quarries, Borrow pits, Tube wells for construction
water, Construction Camps etc.). Provide the current status

4 Which of the World Bank Safeguard Policies are applicable for the project
and how does the project comply with these arrangements (refer
www.worldbank.org/safeguard)

C. Environmental Assessment (EA) and Environmental Management

Plans (EMP) (Provide all the documents)

1 Information on Detailed Environmental Assessment carried out for the

proposed project:
a. EA is whose responsibility under the project agreements?
b. Information on Analysis of project alternatives (e.g. alternative project
sites, alternative road alignments, bypasses, etc.) including no project
scenario.
c. Details of public consultations conducted, at what stage, and how the
public concerns are addressed.
d. If any of the “Sensitive Environmental Features” referred under B 2 are
encountered in the project influence area, how the impact assessment has
addressed related issues (provide substantial references in addressing the
issues)
e. Are there any public protests about the project (provide all the details
including any pending litigations, PILs, etc.)
f. Evidence of public disclosure of findings of EA, including EMP
g. Provide EMP budget details

2 Environmental Management Plan (EMP document, executed under the

project agreements to be furnished):
a. EMP measures proposed to be implemented during construction phase of
the project Provide specific reference to construction contracts, technical
specifications, and BOQ items which includes EMP measures
b. What are the environmental enhancement measures proposed for
implementation as part of the project implementation
c. What are the environmental management measures proposed during
operational phase of the project (such measures should be provided with
detailed account of measures to address operation phase impacts,
especially in case of power, air and sea port projects) – Detailed
documentation shall be provided.

3 What is the EMP implementation, supervision, and monitoring mechanism:

a. Detailed documentation on SPV institutional structure to implement EMP,
including staffing (specific to environmental management) and
organizational capacity
b. What is the third party (independent supervision or lender’s engineer)
arrangement for supervising implementation of EMP? (provide a details of
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c. What is the environmental monitoring and reporting arrangement made by
SPV to report the progress of implementation of EMP to lenders?
d. What is the grievance redressal mechanism established to address local
environmental impacts (such as impacts on community assets,
environmental nuisance during construction phase, etc.)?

4 What is the arrangement for compensatory afforestation and provide the

necessary documentation on the same.

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INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

5.1 INTRODUCTION

Environmental Management Regulatory Procedure (EMRP) implementation

requires an organization support structure in the form of organizational
requirements, training needs and plan, and information management system.
The following section captures these institutional arrangements for EMRP
implementation by DFCCIL employees, their consultant and working
contractors. Moreover, services of regionally dispersed NGOs and leading
Environment/ Social Institutes may be utilized for environment / social
assessment of projects. Independent experts, specializing in the relevant
discipline, may also be engaged to deal with complex and technical issues
like socio-economic survey, wildlife impact assessment etc. Compliance of
EMRP provisions at field level is also monitored / reviewed regularly through
Independent Review Committee (IRC).

5.2 ORGANISATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

To ensure quality and strengthen organizational systems to enable effective

implementation of the EMRP, DFCCIL sets out procedures and provides an
enabling work culture that encourages total involvement of all its personnel. A
strategic environment has been adopted within the organizational structure
that is marked by:

 A synchronized system of functioning coordinated by a Corporate Planning

and Corporate Monitoring group, which monitors all activities in the
organization
 An emphasis on intradepartmental approach to all projects, delineation of
departmental responsibilities and the delegation and decentralization of
authority resulting in a fast response and quick adjustment to change
 A commitment to provide at all times the best possible time bound quality
service in all areas of its operations.

DFCCIL’s commitment to the EMRP is evolved along these principles. To

ensure effective implementation of its EMRP, DFCCIL will focus on:

 Strengthening the implementation of the EMRP by redeployment of

appropriately trained personnel at key levels
 Reinforcing in-house capabilities by working with specialized external
agencies

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  Placing dedicated manpower with specialization in the respective field to
deal with and manage the environment and social issues;
 Reviewing progress of the EMRP internally or through external agencies

5.3 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An organizational structure shall be developed at the corporate, regional and

site level to aid effective implementation of the EMRP document. The
organizational flowcharts are as per Figure 5.1.

At the corporate level, a Social and Environmental Management Unit (SEMU)

has been formed. The key responsibilities of SEMU are;

 Coordinating environmental and social commitments and initiatives with

various multilateral agencies, World Bank and regulatory authorities.
 Coordination of all environmental activities related to a project from
conceptualisation to operation and maintenance.
 Advising and coordinating CPM office and Site offices to carry out
environmental and social surveys for new projects.
 Assisting CPM office and Site offices to finalize routes of entire power
transmission line considering environmental and social factors that could
arise enroute
 Advising CPM office and Site offices to follow-up with the state forest
offices and other state departments in expediting forest clearances and the
land acquisition process of various ongoing and new projects
 Providing a focal point for interaction with the MoEF for expediting forest
clearances and follow-ups with the Ministry of Railway on environmental
and social issues
 Training of CPM office & Site officials on environment and social issues
and their management plan
 Training of other departments (especially Engineering, Legal, Corporate
Planning, Human Resources Management and Contract Services
department) to familiarize them with the EMRP document

From time to time DFCCIL also deploys staff with requisite skill base to
strengthen the in house capacity of SEMU. Some of the key areas considered
are expertise in Rapid Appraisal techniques, social issues identification,
negotiation skills, management and mitigation techniques and land acquisition
assessment skills. These personnel after receiving appropriate training are
absorbed in the functioning of SEMU.

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At the regional level an Environmental and Social Management Cell (ESMC)
has been created to provide a nodal point to manage environmental and
social issues of projects under its jurisdiction and to coordinate between
SEMU and the Site office. The key functions of ESMC are;

 Advising and coordinating with site offices to carry out environmental and
social surveys for new projects envisioned in the corporate investment
plan
 Assisting the SEMU and sites to finalize routes of power transmission lines
considering the environmental and social factors that could arise enroute.
 Follow-up forest clearances and land acquisition processes with state
forest offices and other state departments for various ongoing and new
projects.
 Supervision and Monitoring of EAMP & SAMP implementation

At the site level the site in charge, after receiving appropriate training from the
CPM office, is responsible for implementation of the requirements of this
EMRP document. The site head will select and deploy personnel with relevant
background, to form a core group called the Environmental and Social
Management Team (ESMT). The key responsibilities of ESMT are;

 Conduct surveys on environmental and social aspects to finalize the route

for the transmission lines
 Conduct surveys on sites being considered for land acquisition
 Interact with the Forest Departments to develop the forest proposal and
follow up for MoEF clearance.
 Interact with Revenue Authorities for land acquisition and follow up with
authorized agencies for implementation of SAMP.
 Implementation of EAMP and SAMP
 Monitoring of EAMP and SAMP and producing periodic reports.

A responsibility allocation matrix has been developed as per Table 5.1. This
matrix captures the project activities, environmental and social management
processes, key indicators to monitor progress, roles, and responsibilities of
various stakeholders at different levels and involvement of external agencies.

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 FIGURE 5.1: SEMU STRUCTURE AT CORPORATE
ORGANIZATION FRAMEWORK PIU-DFCC

Chairman (Ministry of Railways)

Managing Director (DFCCIL)

Director (Project and Planning)

Chief Project Manager General Manager (Eng-III) General Manager (SEMU)

(Kanpur)

Environmental Specialist
CPM Office (Supervision Consultant) Environmental Management Unit
Dy Chief project Manager, (SEMU)
Additional General Manager
Dy Project Manager (km), (SEMU,

Asstt. Project Manager

Asstt. Project Manager Community based organization/

NGO,
Asst. Project Manager Voluntary organization

CENTRE

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 TABLE 5.1: RESPONSIBILITY ALLOCATION FRAMEWORK FOR THE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS

MILESTONES PROCESS OUTPUT / RESPONSIBILITY

INDICATORS INTERNAL EXTERNAL
PREPARATION REVIEW APPROVAL PREPARATION
/EXECUTION
I. Project Conceptualisation
1. Environmental  Screen and scope  ENVIRONMENT  RHQ  SEMU  Internal  Initial
Screening and Transmission Lines from an screening and  Site office  Engg. Dept. Management Environment
Scoping for environmental perspective scoping Approval Assessment
Transmission Lines documents as part Report
of FR
2. Environmental  Submit FR (with E&S  Internal Mgt.  SEMU  SEMU  Internal
approval Screening & scoping Approval  Corp.Plg.  Engg.Dept. Management
details) to Internal Dept.  Corp.Plg. Approval
Management Approval Dept.
 Submit FR (with E&S  Concurrence of  Corp. Plg.  Corp. Plg.  Internal  Pre-appraisal by
Screening & scoping funding agencies Dept Dept. Management FA
details) with Internal  SEMU Approval
Management Approval for
pre-appraisal by FA
II. Project Planning
1. Environmental  Screen and scope Sub-  ENVIRONMENT  RHQ  SEMU  Internal  Ext. Agency like
Screening and stations sites from an Screening and  Site office  Engg. Dept. Management revenue, forest
Scoping for Sub- environmental perspective Scoping reports Approval dept etc. for
stations  Public Consultation for Sub-station social Screening
sties & Scoping
2. Environmental  To prepare an  Environmental  RHQ  SEMU  Internal  State Forest Dept
Assessment & environmental assessment  Site Management
Management management plan management plan Approval
Planning - Transmission Lines
- Sub-Stations
- Public Consultation
3. Forest Clearance  Submit Forest Proposal to  Final Forest  RHQ  SEMU  Internal  RMoEF / MoEF

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 MILESTONES PROCESS OUTPUT / RESPONSIBILITY
INDICATORS INTERNAL EXTERNAL
PREPARATION REVIEW APPROVAL PREPARATION
/EXECUTION
state Government Clearance by  Site office  FD Management
 Forest Proposal to MoEF MoEF Approval
for conditional approval
 Forward FP to MoEF for
Final Forest Clearance
III. Project Approvals
1. GOI Authorities  Submit FR (with ESMP and  EAMP and  SEMU  SEMU  Internal
Approvals social Screening & Scoping social  Corp. Plg. Dept.  Corp. Plg. Management
reports) Planning Screening and  Engg. Dept. Dept. Approval
Commission, Pre-PIB, PIB, scoping  Engg. Dept.
CCEA & GOI for approvals (Approved as
part of FR) by
GOI Authorities
2. FA Acceptance  Submit FR (with  EAMP and  SEMU  SEMU  Internal  Detailed
environmental assessment social screening  Corp. Plg. Dept.  Corp. Plg. Management appraisal and
management plan and & scoping Dept. Approval concurrence
social screening and (concurred as
scoping details) to Funding part of feasibility
Agencies for appraisal report) by FA

IV. Detailed Design & Award

1. Social Assessment  Select and appoint suitable  Agency appointed  SEMU  SEMU  BOD
& Management agency for social for SAMP (if  Cont. Ser.  Cont. Ser.
Planning assessment & necessary)  Legal Dept.
management planning (if
necessary)
 To prepare a social  Social assessment  RHQ  SEMU  Internal  Ex. Agency (if
assessment and and management  Site office Management required) for
management plan for plan Approval detailed socio-

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 MILESTONES PROCESS OUTPUT / RESPONSIBILITY
INDICATORS INTERNAL EXTERNAL
PREPARATION REVIEW APPROVAL PREPARATION
/EXECUTION
 Transmission Lines economic survey.
 Sub-stations
 Public Disclosure
2. Concurrence of FA  Submit SAMP (with BOD  Concurrence of FA  SEMU  Corp. Plg.  Internal  Appraisal /review
for SAMP approval to FA for for SAMP  Corp. Plg. Dept. Management by FA
concurrence Dept. Approval
3. Consultation for EM  Consult authorised  Authorised  RHQ  SEMU  Internal
works & Tendering & agencies (forest dept.)for agencies  Site Management
Award of EM & SM environmental consulted to Approval
Contracts management work execute
environmental
management
works
 Select and award social  Agencies  RHQ  SEMU
management work to appointed to  Site office  Legal Dept.
appropriate agencies execute social  Cont. Ser.
through competitive management
bidding, if necessary works

V. Project Implementation
1. Execution of  Execute environmental  Environmental  RHQ  SEMU  Internal
Environmental management works management  Site office Management
Management Works measures  Authorised Approval
executed agency
2. Execution of Social 
Execute social  Social  RHQ  SEMU  Internal  Ex. Agency (if
Management Works management works management  Site office  RHQ Management required) for
 Transmission lines measures  Ext. Agency Approval SAMP
 Sub-stations executed (if required) implementation.
VI. Operation & Maintenance
1. Environmental  Monitor environmental  Periodic  SEMU  SEMU  Internal

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 MILESTONES PROCESS OUTPUT / RESPONSIBILITY
INDICATORS INTERNAL EXTERNAL
PREPARATION REVIEW APPROVAL PREPARATION
/EXECUTION
Monitoring assessment management monitoring reports  RHQ Management
plan measures  Site office Approval
 Monitor social assessment  Periodic  SEMU  SEMU  Internal
& management plan monitoring reports  RHQ Management
measures  Site office Approval
VII. Project Review
1. Annual  Appointment of consultant  Annual  SEMU  Internal  Ex. Auditors (if
Environmental  Review and report on environmental and Management required)
Review environmental and social social review Approval
performance of project report
during construction
operation and maintenance

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5.4 MONITORING

The success of DFCCIL may be attributed to vigorous and continuous

monitoring of all its activities including environment and social issues. The
Corporate Monitoring Group (CMG) is a dedicated department for monitoring
entire project activities and reporting to the G.M. (SEMU). Regular monitoring
of activities is carried out by different department at site and is being reviewed
by the regional head on monthly basis. CMG takes quarterly review of each
region separately through Project Review Meeting (PRM). CMD and Directors
also take regular review of ongoing project activities including environment
and social issues and corrective measures if required are implemented at site.

For environmental and social components of a project, environmental and

social monitoring plan is developed, based on baseline data and impacts
predicted during the environmental and social assessment process. The
concerned forest department staffs, as part of their duties monitor impacts on
ecological resources through which the transmission line traverses. DFCCIL
appoints concerned officials for timely implementation various activities such
as compensatory afforestation, ROW maintenance, prevention of fire hazards,
natural regeneration of vegetation etc. The environmental and social
monitoring plan for each project will be integrated with construction, operation
and maintenance and shall be monitored by the SEMU on a monthly basis in
association with the corporate monitoring group. The higher management is
apprised through a monthly report. Table 5.2 shows the monitoring framework
for the project.

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 TABLE 5.2: MONITORING FRAMEWORK

SN Project Activity / Monitoring Indicator Frequency Responsibility

Stage
1 Pre-Construction Construction location and Line alignment w.r.t. Distances Once - at time of DFCCIL
from; detailed siting and
a. Set back from nearest dwellings or social alignment survey and
institutions design
b. Water bodies
c. Agricultural land
d. Ecological protected area
e. Reserved forests
f. Flood Zone
Exclusion of PCB in transformer Once – As part of tender DFCCIL
specification
Exclusion of CFC in electrical or other equipment Once – As part of tender DFCCIL
specification
EMF strength Once – part of detailed DFCCIL
alignment survey
Noise level from substation Once – built in design DFCCIL
criteria and specified in
tender
Noise during construction Once – during DFCCIL and assigned
construction machinery contractor
specification
Compensation for temporary or permanent loss of Once a quarter – Based DFCCIL
productive land, trees. Monitoring of; on consultation with
a) RAP PAP
b) Crop compensation plan
c) Tree compensation plan
2. Construction Government Clearances Once for each DFCCIL
subproject

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SN Project Activity / Monitoring Indicator Frequency Responsibility
Stage
Oil spill containment and spill cleanup Once – Built in product DFCCIL
specification
Sewage disposal system Once – in tender DFCCIL
specification
Fire prevention and fire protection equipment monitoring Once – in tender DFCCIL
specification
Crop disturbance during construction Periodically when DFCCIL assigned
required contractor
Air borne dust emissions during construction Every two weeks DFCCIL assigned
contractor
Vegetation marking and clearance Every two weeks – DFCCIL assigned
strictly limited to target contractor
vegetation
Trimming and cutting of trees in ROW Once per site – DFCCIL assigned
Identification of contractor
presence of target
species with height
following vegetation
clearance plan
Disposal of cleared vegetation Once per site – as DFCCIL assigned
approved by statutory contractor
authorities
Disposal of excavated soil Every 2 weeks DFCCIL assigned
contractor
3 Operation and Effectiveness of Training programs and plan Once a year DFCCIL
Maintenance Compliance with transmission tower setback conditions Once in quarter DFCCIL
Maintenance of ground clearance to comply with limits of Once DFCCIL
EMF
Noise levels at boundary nearest to substations Once a year DFCCIL
DFCCIL is not involved in activities that are polluting in nature. However, environmental monitoring programme for air,
water, soil, noise and vibration shall be followed.

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 Chapter-6

CAPACITY BUILDING PLAN

6.1 CAPACITY BUILDING

Since the effectiveness of DFCC’s Environmental Assessment & implementation
depends considerably on the understanding and preparedness of their Engineers
and in particular their Environmental Team (Consisting of Environmental Officer,
EO & Forest Officer, FO). It is important that DFCC makes effort to sensitize the
Engineers and Environmental Team on management of environmental issues,
provides guidance, and encourages them to build requisite capacities. Capacity
building can be achieved by two prong strategy.
 training programme for existing staff
 Technical Assistance: Recruitment of additional staff /knowledge sharing with
consultants, having requisite expertise.

6.1.1 Training Programme

Purpose of training
All the issues discussed in previous chapters, will at some stage require a certain
element of training in the process of developing capacity within the DFCC. A
number of the identified issues will be new to the existing environmental team
and their staff members. It is therefore vital that a major programme of training is
developed and implemented by DFCC.
Before commencing any training, there are a number of activities which needs to
be completed. The first step is to ensure that all procedures in the environmental
management system have been properly worked out. As part of this process,
there is a need to closely evaluate the existing organizations both at central and
local level in relation to their suitability and current capacity to take on the new
responsibilities. This exercise needs to clearly identify the performance
requirements of the various officials involved. Duties and responsibilities need to
be clearly defined for the institutions as a whole and individually for each
category of staff. It is only on this basis that the new staff performance
requirements can be established, and the training required for existing and new
staff can be determined.
When developing a training programme of this nature, it is important to
acknowledge that this is not a one-time event. It is rather the start of a long term
training service which not only strengthens capacity, but also contributes to
sustain this capacity within the organization.

Training Strategy
A key concept in training programmes for DFCC /any organization is to provide
training through a combination of formal classroom training and practical on-the-
job sessions. Technical assistance should be made available to provide training,
guidance and advisory support in all aspects of works implementation in order
that the key players (Environmental as well as technical team) become fully
conversant with, and capable of carrying out their respective duties.

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Training for the various categories of staff needs to be carried out with varying
duration and through different approaches, such as on-site and classroom
training, workshops, seminars and practical on-the-job training.
Concept of Training
Training is always an effective up-front quality assurance measure. Experience
shows that there is a great demand for training in technical subjects for the
government staff in charge of work supervision. Effective training programmes
involve both the introduction of new technology as well as in-depth studies of the
particular skills required in each position in the works organization. As the
training content for these reasons relate to practical hands-on skills, the training
often consists of dissemination of best practices and work methods which have
been proved most effective in projects with similar tasks and working conditions
(i.e. neighbouring provinces, pilot projects, etc).
Training Methods
The most effective way of addressing such training needs is by carrying out the
training in an environment which to the extent possible resembles the real
situation in which the trainees will eventually operate.
Classroom Sessions although training needs to focus on practical skills, which
are best taught in the field, there is always a demand for a certain theoretical
foundation on which the practical skills are placed. For example, experience
shows that it is useful to review basic methodology and regulations, which in turn
is explained in the context of environmental management system in railway
works. Also for technical subjects such as impact categorization, selection of
mitigation measures, EMP as part of bidding document and others, there is a
demand for an introduction to the subjects in a class-room environment, during
which (i) the theory is reviewed, and (ii) a general briefing of the field exercises is
conducted, before the field sessions commence.
After the initial classroom training and skills development sessions, further
practical training should be carried out in a full-scale demonstration situation.
This includes establishing training/demonstration sites fully equipped with the
same type of tools and equipment that contractors will be using.
On-the-job Training It has been proved that on-the-job training is the most
effective method of training most categories of government staff. This involves
the extensive use of practical demonstrations and skill training at full-scale
training sites. This approach is very effective for the training of managers,
engineers and supervisors with the on-site training being supported by classroom
components tailored for the various categories of staff.
Short Courses and Workshops Intensive refresher courses for periods of one
to three days are useful for addressing specific problem areas. Such courses or
workshops are organized to supplement on-the-job training for some of the
technical and administrative staff. Short courses can either be arranged through
the provision of technical assistance, an in-house training facility, or by
contracting other training institutions within the country.
Seminars: Seminars are useful as a means for disseminating data and
information, in particular for senior government officials at central and local level,
as well as representatives of other government agencies. Seminars can be an

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effective platform for policy makers, planners and administrators to review the
importance of an Environmental Management System. Equally important, this
type of seminar is important in terms of creating awareness of the potential of
utilising new organisational arrangements, work methods, and involvement of the
private sector, beyond the boundaries of a particular programme.
Training Module Details
A comprehensive training programme should be planned for the project by PIU
intended to address all components of the project. Developing a comprehensive
idea about the Environmental requirements, DFCC/PIU will fix the
role/responsibility to effectively manage the environment components involved.
As discussed earlier DFCC/PIU may or may not take the services of external
agency. In general the training programme is proposed by the planning
consultant, during the design stage of project.
The programme should be intended for all Contractors, Construction Supervision
Consultants (if any) and the Package Unit -DFCC. As and when found necessary
PIU in consultation with EMU will select appropriate modules for the training of
contractors and for the training of engineers responsible for supervision and
maintenance work. List of appropriate training modules and their time frames is
discussed in subsequent paragraphs
The training components may be broadly divided into the following categories:
 Principles and policies for (natural and social) environmental mitigation in
development projects;
 Legal and institutional aspects; project mandates;
 Probable (natural and social) environmental impacts and losses in road
strengthening and widening projects;
 The EMP in DFCC consisting of
i) The construction stage environmental concerns;
ii) The environmental designs and implementation plans;
iii) The project entitlement framework;
iv) Types and aspects of vulnerability of the EPs;
v) Counselling and grievance redressal methods and mechanisms and
vi) Financial control mechanisms;
 Monitoring, evaluation and reporting methods and mechanisms and,
 Inter-sectoral and inter-agency collaboration, etc.

Table 6.1: Training Programme for the DFCC

Training Sessions Training Components

Module I Initiation  Principles and policies for (natural and social) environmental
mitigation in development projects;
 Legal and institutional aspects; project mandates including the
WB operational policies;
 Introduction to the designs, implementation schedule for DFCC.

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 Module II Project  Probable (natural and social) environmental impacts and losses
Specifics in road strengthening and widening projects;
 Basic features of the EMP and the RAP in DFCC.

Module III EMP  Construction stage environmental concerns including hot-spot

mitigation matrices
 Environmental designs and implementation plans; Location-wise
and class-wise;
 Project entitlement framework including group, individual or
community entitlements; the verification procedure;
conditions/circumstances under which additional persons may be
considered affected/entitled;
 Vulnerability of the EPs; special measures or additional supports
proposed in the entitlement framework to assist vulnerable
groups to protect their livelihood;
 Counselling for each category of entitled persons, households or
groups; method and scope of counselling; Completion and
distribution of entitlement photo identity cards;
 grievance redressal methods and mechanisms; market value
assessment method and mechanisms proposed in DFCC
 Financial control mechanisms including disbursement of
compensation/assistance payments in a transparent method.
Module IV  Laws and other statutes associated with the proposed project
construction stage such as the Labor Laws, the various pollution control acts,
issues Environmental (Protection) Act, Mining Act, Hazardous Materials
(Handling) Act, Forest (Conservation) Act, Land Acquisition Act,
Draft National Rehabilitation Policy, etc;
 Efficient construction activity monitoring; compliance monitoring;
 Environmental clauses in DFCC contract documents and their
implications.

Module V operation  Monitoring requirements; monitoring techniques;

stage issues  Environmental evaluation techniques;
 Reporting requirements and mechanisms for DFCC.

Module VI long term  environmental surveys including ambient air, noise, biological
issues and water quality surveys;
 social surveys, survey questionnaire design, sampling
techniques;
 data storage, analysis and retrieval;
 contract documents and incorporation of environmental clauses;
 community consultation and participatory technology generation
methods;
 legal or statutory requirements for environmental, social and
forestry clearance of road projects and,
 contingency planning and management, etc.
The above are the major areas of training and discussion. The additional areas of
training, in order to develop long term capacity in the DFCC can also be
arranged.
6.1.2 Technical Assistance: Additional Staff/collaboration with experts

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Once the system has been developed, and staff has received initial training,
technical assistance is useful for providing support to establishing the system
and ensuring that it becomes fully operational. Also, technical assistance is
useful for designing and assisting in the conduct of the training programmes
required to equip government staff with the specific skills needed to manage and
operate the system.
Through the provision of technical assistance, it is possible to establish a useful
yardstick for quality and control during initial works implementation. In a start-up
phase, it is useful to provide the programme with external assistance in order to
achieve full levels of control and monitoring.
Following agencies could be helpful in the process on Environmental
Management System, EMRP. DFCC understanding/comprehending the
environmental requirement of the project may involve independent experts or
agency during the various stages of project. Its shears on the requirement
understand by DFCC to involve the following expertise.

a) The Task Force

Given the complexity, diversity, and interdepartmental nature of its
responsibilities, it is desirable for the EMU to benefit from a wide range of senior
advisors. That need is particularly important because the EMU have relatively
little exposure and knowledge of the changing applicable Environmental laws.

A Force, staffed by the General Manager (SEMU) of the DFCC, the Supervision
consultant; and the Project Director, need to be created. It is anticipated that the
Task Force will usually react to requests for advice or assistance from the EMU
but it may, from time to time, take proactive initiatives.

b) Special External Advisors

Special External Advisors can assist the EMU periodically over the first two years
of its operation with experience in mitigating and monitoring biophysical and
social impacts, including resettlement and rehabilitation. The advisors will assist
in activating the EMU, including developing its operational procedures, and in
coordinating training programmes for its staff. As per the requirement of the
project the T.o.R. for the external advisor can be fixed by DFCC.

c) Grievance Redressal Committees:

GRCs can be created in each District to recommend solutions to problems
experienced by EPs or persons who believe that they should be recognized as
EPs. As per the requirement of the project (in view of PCB and MoEF
requirements) the Committees for Grievance Redressal can be formed by DFCC.

d) Market Value Assessment Committees

MVACs can be created at state level collecting data from all districts in order to
recommend the value of material and services that will be required for the
purposes of the Project. The Committees for Market Value Assessment can be
formed by DFCC.

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e) Non-Government Organization(s)
A number of responsibilities, especially with respect to the implementation of the
RAP rest with NGOs, which can be procured by the DFCC. Details of the role
responsibility of these NGOs are to be described in Resettlement Action Plan
(RAP). The RAP needs to be developed by DFCC through planning consultant.

f) External Monitoring Agency

The construction and post-construction monitoring should be contracted to
external agencies, which will report directly to the Environmental Management
Unit (EMU). The external monitoring agency can be fixed by DFCC as per the
statutory requirements.

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 APPENDIX - I

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003

Objective: An Act to consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution,

trading and use of electricity and generally for taking measures conducive to development of
electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting interest of consumers and supply
of electricity to all areas, rationalization of electricity tariff, ensuring transparent policies
regarding subsidies, promotion of efficient and environmentally benign policies, constitution of
Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory Commissions and establishment of Appellate Tribunal
and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto

PART-I: This part deals with the jurisdiction of the law and important definitions

PART-II: This part deals about National Policy and Plan to be prepared by Central Govt. in
consultation with state Govt. National Policy and National Electricity plan needs to be published
in Gazette / News paper once in 5 years.

PART-III: This part deals about generation of electricity

 Generating company and requirement for setting up of generating station
 Hydro-electric generation
 Captive generation
 Duties of generating companies
 Directions to generating companies

PART-IV: This part deals licensing for transmission of electricity, distribution and undertaking
trading in electricity.
 Authorised persons to transmit, supply, etc. electricity
 Power to exempt
 Grant of license
 Procedure for grant of license
 Conditions of license
 Licensee not to do certain things
 Amendment lf license
 Revocation of license
 Sale of utilities of licensees
 Vesting of utility in purchaser
 Provisions where no purchase takes place
 Directions to licensees

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  Suspension of distribution license and sale of utility

PART V: This part deals transmission of electricity including inter-state, regional and inter-
regional transmission system.
 Inter-State, regional and inter-regional transmission
 National Load Despatch Centre
 Constitution of Regional Load Despatch Centre
 Functions of Regional Load Despatch Centre
 Compliance of directions
 Intra-State transmission
 Transmission within a State
 Constitution of State Load Despatch Centres
 Functions of State Load Despatch Centres
 Compliance of directions
 Grid Standards
 Intervening transmission facilities
 Charges for intervening transmission facilities
 Directions by Appropriate Government
 Central Transmission Utility and functions
 State Transmission Utility and functions
 Duties of transmission licensees
 Other business of transmission licensee

PART-VI: This deals with provisions of distribution of electricity with respect to distribution
licensee
 Duties of distribution licensee and open access
 Duty to supply on request
 Exceptions from duty to supply electricity
 Power to recover charges
 Power to recover expenditure
 Power to require security
 Additional terms of supply
 Agreements with respect to supply or purchase of electricity
 The Electricity Supply Code
 Other businesses of distribution licensees
 Provisions with respect to electricity trader
 Control of transmission and use of electricity
 Use, etc. of meters

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  Disconnection of supply in default of payment
 Standards of performance of licensee
 Different standards of performance by licensee
 Information with respect to levels of performance
 Market domination

PART-VII: This chapter deals about terms and conditions for the determination of tariff.
 Tariff regulations
 Determination of tariff
 Determination of tariff by bidding process
 Procedure for tariff order
 Provision of subsidy by State Government
 Development of market

PART-VIII: This part deals work of licensees includes provision as to opening up of streets,
railways etc., overhead lines, notice to telegraph authority.
 Provision as to opening up of streets, railways, etc
 Overhead lines
 Notice to telegraph authority

PART-IX: This part deals about constitution and functions of Central Electricity Authority
PART-X: This part deals about Regulatory Commissions and its constitution, power and
functions of central commission
PART-XI: This part deals about appellate tribunal for electricity
PART XII: This part deals about investigation, enforcement of assessment for electricity
consumed by consumer by State Govt. or board or licensee.
PART XIII: This part deals about reorganization of Electricity Board
PART XIV: This part deals mainly about offences and penalties for misusing/theft of electricity.
PART XV: This part deals constitution of special courts for the purpose of providing speedy
trial of offences referred to in sections 135 to 139

PART XVI: This part deals mainly resolution of dispute by arbitration under this Act.
PART XVII: This part deals mainly protection of railways, highways, airports and canals,
docks, wharfs and piers, protection of telegraphic, telephonic and electric signalling lines,
amendment of sections 40 and 41 of Act 1 of 1894
PART XVIII: This part mainly deals miscellaneous matter includes following:
 Coordination Forum
 Exemption of electric lines or electrical plants from attachment in certain cases
 Protection of action taken in good faith

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  Members, officers, etc., of Appellate Tribunal, Appropriate Commission to be public
servants
 Recovery of penalty payable under this Act
 Services of notices, orders or documents
 Transitional provisions
 Inconsistency in laws
 Act to have overriding effect
 Provisions of this Act to be in addition to and not in derogation of other laws
 Power of Central Government to make rules
 Powers of Authority to make regulations
 Powers of Central Commission to make regulations
 Rules and regulations to be laid before Parliament
 Powers of State Governments to make rules
 Powers of State Commissions to make regulations
 Rules and regulations to be laid before State Legislature
 Power to remove difficulties
 Provisions of Act not to apply in certain cases
 Repeal and saving
The Electricity Act, 2003 does not explicitly deal with environmental implications of activities
related to power transmission other than 164 (B) to avail benefits of eminent domain provided
under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, which provide all the powers that the telegraph authority
possesses. Accordingly, POWERGRID can erect and construct towers without actually acquiring
the land and after paying compensation towards all the damages.

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 APPENDIX-II
FOREST CLEARANCE FLOW CHART (FOREST AREA UP TO 5 HECTARE)
MOP order under Sec Proposal submitted to
68(1) Electricity Act 2003 Nodal Officer Tree Enumeration / Forest
Stretches

Proposal Formulation by Cost Benefit Analysis

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Land Identification for
Compensatory Afforestation
DFO’s Recommendation
YES NO

CF/CCF Recommendation
YES NO

Nodal Officer’s Recommendation

YES NO

PCCF’s Recommendation
YES NO

Sec. Forest (State Govt.)

Recommendation
YES NO

RMoEF’s Recommendation
YES NO

In Principal Approval Accorded

Compliance of Condition by POWERGRID

Compliance report by State Govt. to RMoEF

Final Approval by RMoEF

Note: For any clarification sought at any level case is referred back to utility through proper
channel
As per MoEF notification dt.3.2.04 specific time limit has been fixed for processing of forest
proposal w.e.f. its submission. A total of 210 days has been allocated for state Govt. to process
and recommendation of case to concerned RMoEF. RMoEF has been allotted 45 days for
approval involving forest area up to 5ha.

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 APPENDIX-II (CONTD.)
FOREST CLEARANCE FLOW CHART (FOREST AREA MORE THAN 5 HECTARE UP TO 40 HECTARE)
MOP order Under Sec Proposal submitted to
68(1) Electricity Act 2003 Nodal Officer
Tree Enumeration / Forest
Stretches
Proposal Formulation by Cost Benefit Analysis
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Land Identification for
Compensatory Afforestation
DFO’s Recommendation
YES NO

1.0CF/CCF
O Recommendation
YES NO
2.0
Nodal Officer’s Recommendation

YES NO

PCCF’s Recommendation
NO

Sec. Forest (State Govt.)

Recommendation
YES NO

RMoEF’s Recommendation
YES NO

Minister Approval

In Principal Approval Accorded

Compliance of Condition by POWERGRID

Compliance report by State Govt. to RMoEF

Final Approval by RMoEF

Note: For any clarification sought at any level case is referred back to utility through proper
channel
As per MoEF notification dt.3.2.04 specific time limit has been fixed for processing of forest
proposal w.e.f. its submission. A total of 210 days has been allocated for state Govt. to process
and recommendation of case to RMoEF depending upon the area involved. RMoEF has been
allotted 45 days for processing of cases involving forest area up to 40 ha and submission to
MoEF for obtaining sanction of MoEF.

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 APPENDIX-II (CONTD)
FOREST CLEARANCE FLOW CHART (FOREST AREA MORE THAN 40 HECTARES)
MOP order under Sec Proposal Submitted to
68(1) Electricity Act 2003 Nodal Officer Tree Enumeration / Forest
Stretches
Proposal Formulation by Cost Benefit Analysis
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Land Identification for
Compensatory Afforestation
DFO’s Recommendation
YES NO

CF/CCF Recommendation
YES NO

Nodal Officer’s Recommendation

YES NO

PCCF’s Recommendation
YES NO

Sec. Forest (State Govt.)

Recommendation
YES NO
RMoEF Inspection
(>100 Ha.)
FAC recommendation
YES NO

Minister’s Approval

In Principal Approval Accorded by MoEF

Compliance of Condition by POWERGRID

Compliance report by State Govt. to MoEF

Final Approval by MoEF

Note: For any clarification sought at any level case is referred back to utility through proper
channel
As per MoEF notification dt.3.2.04 specific time limit has been fixed for processing of forest
proposal w.e.f. its submission. A total of 210 days has been allocated for state Govt. to process
and recommendation of case to MoEF. MoEF has been allotted 90 days for processing of case to
obtain sanction of central Govt. and issue of In-principle approval/ rejection.

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 APPENDIX-III

FORMAT FOR FORMULATION OF FOREST PROPOSAL

FORM – ‘A’
PART – I
(To be filled by the user agency)

1. Projects details:

i) Short narrative of the proposal and project/scheme for which the forest land is required
ii) Map showing the required forest land, boundary of adjoining forest on a 1:50,000
scale map
iii) Cost of the project
iv) Justification for locating the project in forest area
v) Cost benefit analysis (to be enclosed)
vi) Employment likely to be generated

2. Purpose-wise break-up of the total land required:

3. Details of displacement of people due to the project if any :
i) Number of families
ii) Number of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribe families
iii) Rehabilitation plan (to be enclosed)
4. Whether clearance under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 required? (Yes/No)

5. Undertaking to bear the cost of raising and maintenance of compensatory afforestation and/or
penal compensatory afforestation as well as cost for protection and regeneration of Safety
Zone etc. as per the scheme prepared by the State Government (undertaking to be enclosed)

6. Details of certificates/documents enclosed as required under the instructions.

Signature
(Name in Block letters)
Designation
Address (of User Agency)

Date:____________

Place:____________

State serial No. of proposal________

(To be filled up by the Nodal Officer with date of receipt)
PART – II
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forests)
State serial No. of proposal____________________

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 Location of the project/Scheme:
7. Location of the project/ scheme :
i) State/Union Territory
ii) District
iii) Forest Division
iv) Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.)
v) Legal status of forest
vi) Density of vegetation
vii) Species-wise (scientific names) and diameter class-wise enumeration of trees (to
be enclosed, in case of irrigation/ hydel projects enumeration at FRL, FRL-2
meter & FRL-4 meter also to be enclosed.
viii) Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion
ix) Approx. distance of proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest
x) Whether forms part of National Park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve, tiger
reserve, elephant corridor, etc. (if so the details of the area and comments of the
Chief Wildlife Warden to be annexed).
xi) Whether any rare/endangered/unique species of flora and fauna found in the area-
if so details thereof
xii) Whether any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any
other important monument is located in the area. If so the details thereof with
NOC from competent authority, if required

8. Whether the requirement of forest land as proposed by the user agency in col.2 of Part-I is
unavoidable and barest minimum for the project. If no recommended area item-wise with
details of alternatives examined.

9. Whether any work in violation of the Act has been carried out (Yes/No). If yes details of the
same including period of work done, action taken on erring officials. Whether work in
violation is still in progress

10. Details of compensatory afforestation scheme:

i) Details of non forest area/degraded forest area identified for compensatory
afforestation, its distance from adjoining forest, number of patches, size of each
patch
ii) Map showing non-forest/degraded forest area identified for compensatory
afforestation and adjoining forest boundaries
iii) Detailed compensatory afforestation scheme including species to be planted,
implementing agency, time schedule, cost structure, etc
iv) Total financial outlay for compensatory afforestation scheme
v) Certificates from competent authority regarding suitability of area identified for
compensatory afforestation and from management point of view (To be signed by
the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forests)

11. Site inspection report of the DCF (to be enclosed) especially highlighting facts asked in col.7
(xi, xii), 8 and 9 above.

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12. Division/District profile:
i) Geographical area of the district
ii) Forest area of the district
iii) Total forest area diverted since 1980 with number of cases
iv) Total compensatory afforestation stipulated in the district/division since 1980 on
(a) forest land including penal compensatory afforestation
v) Progress of compensatory afforestation as on (date)_______ on
a) forest land
b) non-forest land

13. Specific recommendations of the DCF for acceptance of otherwise of the proposal with
reasons

Signature

Name_____________ Official Seal Date:________ Place:_______

PART – III
(To be filled by the concerned Conservator of Forests)

14. Whether site, where the forest land involved is located has been inspected by concerned
Conservator of Forests (Yes/No). If yes, the date of inspection & observations made in form
of inspection note to be enclosed

15. Whether the concerned Conservator of Forests agree with the information given in Part-B
and the recommendations of Deputy Conservator of Forests.

16. Specific recommendations of concerned Conservator of Forests for acceptance or otherwise

of the proposal with detailed reasons.

Signature

Name

Date : _______ Official Seal Place;_______

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(To be filled in by the Nodal Officer or Principal Chief Conservator of Forests or Head of
Forest Department)

17. Detailed opinion and specific recommendations of the State Forest Department for
acceptance of otherwise of the proposal with remarks (While giving opinion, the adverse
comments made by concerned Conservator of Forests or Deputy Conservator of Forests
should be categorically reviewed and critically commented upon).

Signature
Name
Designation
(Official Seal)
Date:

Place:

PART-V

(To be filled in by the Secretary in charge of Forest Department or by any other authorized
officer of the State Government not below the rank of the Under Secretary)

18. Recommendation of the State Government (Adverse comments made by any officer or
authority in Part-B or Part-C or Part-D above should be specifically commented upon)

Signature
Name
Designation
(Official Seal)

Date: _______

Place: _______

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 APPENDIX –IV
APPLICABILITY AND PARAMETERS FOR COST- BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Category of Proposals for which Cost-Benefit Analysis Applicable

SN Nature of Proposal Applicable/ Remarks

Not applicable
1. All categories of proposals Applicable/ These proposals are to be
involving forest land up to 20 Not applicable considered on case by case basis
hectares in plains and up to 5 and value judgement
hectares in hills
2. All other proposals involving Applicable These are cases where a cost-
forest land more than 20 hectares benefit analysis is necessary to
in plains and more than 5 ha. in determine when diverting the
hills including roads, forest land to non-forest use is in
transmission lines, minor, the overall public interests
medium and major irrigation
projects, hydel projects mining
activity, railway lines, location
specific installations like
microwave stations, auto repeater
centres, T.V. towers etc.
Parameters for Evaluation of Loss of Forest

SN Parameters Roads, Transmission lines & Railway

lines
1. Loss of value of timber, fuel wood and minor To be quantified & expressed in
forest produce on an annual basis, including monetary terms
loss of man-hours per annum of people who
derived livelihood and wages from the harvest
of these commodities
2. Loss of animal husbandry productivity, -do-
including loss of fodder
3. Cost of human resettlement To be quantified & expressed in
monetary terms
4. Loss of public facilities and administrative To be quantified & expressed in
infrastructure (Roads, buildings, schools, monetary terms
dispensaries, electric lines, railways etc.) on

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 forest land, or which would require forest
land if these facilities were diverted due to the
project
Parameters for Evaluation of Social Assessment

SN Parameters Roads, Transmission lines &

Railway lines
1. Increase in productivity attributable to the To be quantified & expressed in
specific project monetary terms
2. Benefits to economy Value judgement
3. No. of population benefited -do-
4. Employment potential -do-
5. Cost of acquisition of facility on non To be quantified & expressed in
forest land wherever feasible monetary terms
6. Loss of (a) agricultural & (b) animal -do-
husbandry production due to diversion of
forest land
7. Cost of rehabilitating the displaced To be quantified & expressed in
persons as different from compensatory monetary terms
amounts given for displacement
8. Cost of supply of free fuel-wood to -do-
workers residing in or near forest area
during the period of construction

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 APPENDIX - V

LIST OF REGIONAL OFFICE UNDER THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS

ZONAL OFFICES JURISDICTION-STATE

Chief Conservator of Forest (Central) Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh,
Southern Zone Karnataka, Pondicherry, Lakshwadeep &
BANGALORE Goa
Chief Conservator of Forest (Central) Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh,
Western Zone Maharashtra, D&N Haveli & Daman & Diu
BHOPAL
Chief Conservator of Forest (Central) Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa, A&N
Eastern Zone Island & Sikkim
BHUBANESWAR
Conservator of Forest (Central) Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and
Northern Zone Jammu & Kashmir
CHANDIGARH
Chief Conservator of Forest (Central) Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Delhi &
Central Zone Rajasthan
LUCKNOW
Chief Conservator of Forest (Central) Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur,
North-Eastern Region Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland
SHILLONG

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 APPENDIX –VI
SPECIFIED PROJECT CATEGORIES AS LISTED IN SCHEDULE OF ENVIRONMENT IMPACT
ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION, 2006 (MOEF) REQUIRE PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL
CLEARANCE

Category with threshold limit Conditions if any

Project or Activity
A B
Mining, extraction of natural resources and power generation (for a specified
1 production capacity)
(a) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Mining of minerals  50 ha. of mining lease area <50 ha General Condition
 5 ha .of mining shall apply
Asbestos mining irrespective lease area. Note
1(a) of mining area Mineral prospecting
(not involving
drilling) are
exempted provided
the concession
areas have got
previous clearance
for physical survey
1(b) Offshore and onshore All projects Note
oil and gas Exploration Surveys
exploration, (not involving
development & drilling) are
production exempted provided
the concession areas
have got previous
clearance for
physical survey
1(c) River Valley projects (i)  50 MW hydroelectric (i) < 50 MW  25 General Condition
power generation; MW hydroelectric shall apply
(ii)  10,000 ha. of culturable power generation;
command area (ii) < 10,000 ha. of
culturable command
area
1(d) Thermal Power Plants  500 MW (coal/lignite/naphta < 500 MW General Condition
& gas based); (coal/lignite/naptha shall apply
 50 MW (Pet coke diesel and & gas based);
all other fuels ) <50 MW
 5MW (Pet coke
,diesel and all other
fuels )
1(e) Nuclear power All projects -
projects and
processing of nuclear
fuel

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2 Primary Processing
2(a) Coal washeries  1 million <1million ton/annum General Condition shall
ton/annum throughput of coal apply
throughput of coal (If located within
mining area the
proposal shall be
appraised together with
the mining proposal)
2 (b) Mineral beneficiation  0.1million < 0.1million ton/annum General Condition shall
ton/annum mineral mineral throughput apply
throughput (Mining proposal with
Mineral beneficiation
shall be appraised
together for grant of
clearance)
3 Materials Production
3(a) Metallurgical a)Primary
industries (ferrous & metallurgical
non ferrous) industry
All projects
b) Sponge iron Sponge iron manufacturing
manufacturing <200TPD General Condition shall
≥ 200TPD Secondary metallurgical apply for Sponge iron
c)Secondary processing industry manufacturing
metallurgical
processing industry
i.)All toxic
and heavymetal producing
All toxic and heavy units
metal producing
units
<20,000 tonnes
 20,000 tonnes /annum
/annum ii.)All other
non –toxic
secondary metallurgical
- processing industries
>5000 tonnes/annum
3( b) Cement plants  1.0 million <1.0 million tonnes/annum General Condition shall
tonnes/annum production capacity. All apply
production capacity Stand alone grinding units

4 Materials Processing
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
4(a) Petroleum refining All projects - -
industry
4(b) Coke oven plants 2,50,000 <2,50,000 & -
tonnes/annum 25,000 tonnes/annum
4(c ) Asbestos milling and All projects - -
asbestos based

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 products
4(d) Chlor-alkali industry 300 TPD <300 TPD production Specific Condition shall
production capacity capacity apply
or a unit located and located within a
outside the notified notified industrial area/ No new Mercury Cell
industrial area/ estate based plants will be
estate permitted and existing
units converting to
membrane cell
technology are
exempted from this
Notification
4(e) Soda ash Industry All projects - -

4(f) Leather/skin/hide New projects All new or expansion of Specific condition shall
processing industry outside the projects located within a apply
industrial area or notified industrial area/
expansion of estate
existing units
outside the
industrial area
5 Manufacturing/Fabrication
5(a) Chemical fertilizers All projects - -
5(b) Pesticides industry All units producing - -
and pesticide specific technical grade
intermediates pesticides
(excluding
formulations)

5(c) Petro-chemical All projects - -

complexes (industries -
based on processing of
petroleum fractions &
natural gas and/or
reforming to
aromatics)

5(d) Manmade fibres Rayon Others General Condition shall

manufacturing apply
5(e) Petrochemical based Located outside the Located in a notified Specific Condition shall
processing (processes notified industrial industrial area/ estate apply
other than cracking & area/ estate
reformation and not -
covered under the
complexes)
5(f) Synthetic organic Located outside the Located in a notified Specific Condition shall
chemicals industry notified industrial industrial area/ estate apply
(dyes & dye area/ estate
intermediates; bulk

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 drugs and
intermediates
excluding drug
formulations;
synthetic rubbers;
basic organic
chemicals, other
synthetic organic
chemicals and
chemical
intermediates)
5(g) Distilleries (i)All Molasses All Cane juice/non- General Condition shall
based distilleries molasses based distilleries apply
–
(ii) All Cane juice/ <30 KLD
non-molasses
based distilleries
30 KLD
5(h) Integrated paint - All projects General Condition shall
industry apply
5(i) Pulp & paper industry Pulp manufacturing Paper manufacturing General Condition shall
excluding and industry without pulp apply
manufacturing of manufacturing
paper from waste Pulp& Paper
paper and manufacture manufacturing
of paper from ready industry
pulp without -
bleaching
5(j) Sugar Industry -  5000 tcd cane crushing General Condition shall
- capacity apply
5(k) Induction/arc - All projects General Condition shall
furnaces/cupola - apply
furnaces 5TPH or
more
6 Service Sectors
6(a) Oil & gas All projects -
transportation pipe
line (crude and
refinery/
petrochemical
products), passing
through national
parks
/sanctuaries/coral
reefs /ecologically
sensitive areas
including LNG
Terminal
6(b) Isolated storage & - All projects General Condition shall

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 handling of hazardous apply
chemicals (As per
threshold planning
quantity indicated in
column 3 of schedule
2 & 3 of MSIHC
Rules 1989 amended
2000)
7 Physical Infrastructure including Environmental Services
7(a) Air ports All projects - -
7(b) All ship breaking All projects - -
yards including ship
breaking units
7(c) Industrial estates/ If at least one Industrial estates housing Special condition shall
parks/ complexes/ industry in the at least one Category B apply
areas, export proposed industrial industry and area <500 ha.
processing Zones estate falls under the Note:
(EPZs), Special Category A, entire Industrial Estate of area
Economic Zones industrial area shall below 500 ha. and not
(SEZs), Biotech Parks, be treated as housing any industry of
Leather Complexes. Category A, category A or B does not
irrespective of the require clearance.
area.
Industrial estates of area>
500 ha. and not housing
Industrial estates
any industry belonging to
with area greater
Category A or B.
than 500 ha. and
housing at least one
Category B
industry.
7(d) Common hazardous All integrated All facilities having land General Condition shall
waste treatment, facilities having fill only apply
storage and disposal incineration
facilities (TSDFs) &landfill or
incineration alone
7(e) Ports, Harbours  5 million TPA of < 5 million TPA of cargo General Condition shall
cargo handling handling capacity and/or apply
capacity (excluding ports/ harbours 10,000
fishing harbours) TPA of fish handling
capacity

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7(f) Highways i) New National i) New State High ways; General Condition shall
High ways; and and apply

ii) Expansion of ii) Expansion of National /

National High ways State Highways greater
greater than 30 KM, than 30 km involving
involving additional additional right of way
right of way greater greater than 20m involving
than 20m involving land acquisition.
land acquisition and
passing through
more than one State.

7(g) Aerial ropeways All projects General Condition shall

apply
7(h) Common Effluent All projects General Condition shall
Treatment Plants apply
(CETPs)
7(i) Common Municipal All projects General Condition shall
Solid Waste apply
Management Facility
(CMSWMF)
8 Building /Construction projects/Area Development projects and Townships
8(a) Building and ≥20000 sq.mtrs and #(built up area for
Construction projects <1,50,000 sq.mtrs. of built- covered construction; in
up area# the case of facilities
open to the sky, it will
be the activity area )
8(b) Townships and Area Covering an area ≥ 50 ha ++
All projects under
Development projects. and or built up area Item 8(b) shall be
≥1,50,000 sq .mtrs ++ appraised as Category
B1
Projects requiring Site Clearance from MoEF:
Site clearance from the MoEF is to be obtained in case of the following projects:
 Mining;
 Pit-Head thermal power stations;
 Hydropower, major irrigation projects and/or their combination including flood control;
 Ports and harbours (excluding minor ports);
 Prospecting and exploration of major minerals in areas more that 500 hectares.
 Industrial Estate
For obtaining site clearance, application is to be submitted giving the location of the project along with requisite details, to the MoEF. MoEF will
convey its decision about the suitability of the proposed site within a maximum period of 30 days.

APPENDIX-VII
FORM –8 FOR DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th May, 2001

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 FORM – VIII
[see rule 10 (2)(ii)]
FORM FOR FILING RETURNS BY RECYCLERS OF USED BATTERIES
[To be submitted by the bulk consumer to the State Board by 30th June (for the period October-
March) and 31st December (for the period April-September) every year]

1. Name and address of the bulk consumer

2. Name of the Authorised person and full

address with telephone and fax number

3. Number of new batteries of different

categories purchased from the manufacturer /
importer / dealer or any other agency during
October-March and April-September
Category :
Automotive (i) No. of Batteries (ii) Approximate
four wheeler weight ( in Metric Tonnes)
two wheeler
Industrial
UPS
Motive Power
Stand-by
Others

4. Number or used batteries of categories

mentioned in Sl. No. 3 and Tonnage of scrap
sent to manufacturer / dealer / importer /
registered recycler / or any other agency to
whom the used batteries scrap was sent

Place ____________ Signature of the authorised person

Date ____________

* Enclose list of manufacture / dealer / importer / registered recyclers / or any other

agency to whom the used batteries scrap was sent.

APPENDIX – VIII
SPECIFICATIONS OF USED OIL FOR REFINING AND WASTE OIL FOR RECYCLING

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 Schedule-5
Specifications for Used oil Suitable for Re-refining

SN Parameter Maximum Permissible Limit

1. Colour 8 hazen units
2. Water 15%
3. Density 0.85 to 0.95
4. Kinematic Viscosity cSt at 100˚C 1.0 to 32
5. Dilutents 15% vol.
6. Neutralisation No. 3.5 mg KOH/g
7. Saponification value 18 mg KOH/g
8. Total halogens 4000 ppm
9. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Below detection limit
10. Lead 100 ppm
11. Arsenic 5 ppm
12. Cadmium+Chromium+Nickle 500 ppm
13. Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) 6%

Schedule-6
Specifications for Waste Oil Suitable for Recycling

SN Parameter Limit
1. Sediment 5% (maximum)
2. Heavy Metals 605 ppm maximum
(cadmium+chromium+nickel+lead+arsenic)
3. Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) 6% maximum
4. Total halogens 4000 ppm maximum
5. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Below Detection Limit

APPENDIX - IX
FORM – 13 FOR DISPOSAL OF REFUSED OIL

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

NOTIFICATION

NEW DELHI, THE 20th May , 2003

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 Form - 13
[ See rule 20 (5) ]

Form for Filling Returns of Auction/ Sale of Non-Ferrous Metal Wastes/ Used Oil/Waste Oil

[To be submitted by waste generators / auctioneers to the concerned State Pollution Control
Board / Committee by 31st January of every year]

1. Name and address of the waste

generator/auctioneer
2. Total quantity of wastes auctioned / Non-ferrous Metal Wastes [indicate type
sold during the period and quantity in metric tonnes along with
the name(s)/address(s) of registered
recycler(s)]:
Used oil/waste oil [indicate type and
quantity in metric tonnes along with the
name(s)/ address(s) of registered
recycler(s) /re-refiner(s)]
*delete whichever is not applicable
Signature:
Designation: …………….".
Place : ….......................

Date : …........................

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 APPENDIX - X

INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, CONVENTIONS AND DECLARATIONS ON ENVIRONMENT

CONSERVATION TO WHICH INDIA IS A PARTY

International Plant Protection Convention, 1952

Plant Protection Agreement for the Asia and the Pacific Region, 1956

Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Culture and Natural Heritage – 1972

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild Flora and Fauna (CITIES),
1976

International Whaling Commission, 1981

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar

Convention), 1982

Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, 1983

Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (Vienna Convention), 1988

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, 1989

Convention on the Control of Trans boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their
Disposal (Basel Convention), 1992

Male Declaration on Control and Prevention of Air Pollution and its Likely Trans boundary
Effects for South Asia, 1992

Rio Declaration and Agenda-21 on Sustainable Development, 1992

Convention on Biological Diversity, 1992

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), 1993

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), 1996

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, 2001

Kyoto Protocol, 2002

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 APPENDIX - XI
HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKLIST

Safety Related Check List during Construction of Railway Lines and Associate Facilities

Region : ............ Name of DHQ/GHQ: ............................ Date of Safety Audit:.....................

Name of facilities: ..............................................................................................................………

Loc. No: ...............................………………………………………Voltage Level: ....................

Name of Contractor: ..........................................................................................................……

Name of Sub Contractor: .................................................................................................………

A. DURING TOWER FOUNDATION :

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks

I) EXCAVATION :
1. Dumping of Excavated soil. (Minimum 1.5 Mts. or half the depth
of the pit whichever is more) Yes / No.
2. Whether angle of repose of soil as per design in the foundation is
maintained or not. Yes / No.
3. De watering arrangement is available ( If necessary) Yes / No.
4. Working area has been protected properly to avoid against fall of
passerby or animal in the excavated pit. Yes / No.
5 Shoring & Shuttering to protect the loose rock / soil against fall
exists. Yes / No.
6 Arrangement of illumination at construction site is available. (if
required ) Yes / No.
7 Check proper/adequate arrangement is made for extension of
electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes / No.
connection for De-watering Pumps/ Illumination / Electric
compressors etc. if applicable).
8 Check for damage / Uneven settlement of foundation. Yes / No.
9 Ensure Life saver arrangements have been made during
construction of well foundation in river bed. (Where necessary) Yes / No.
10 Check that the adequate arrangement is made for the storage of
blasting material at safe place. (if required) Yes / No.
11 Check that the blasting materials is handled with due care at site. (
If required ) Yes / No.

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SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks
12 Check that during blasting operation, Labor / Workmen / Passerby
are at safe places and arrangement is made to inform public by Yes / No.
caution markings (Red Flag) / Public Notices.
13 Check that the Blaster is holding the proper license issued by the
appropriate authority. As per the Indian Explosive Act. Yes / No.
14 Check that the length of the fuse wire used during blasting
operation is adequate. Yes / No.
15 Ensure Laying of temporary cable used for operation of Machines
used during construction should not cause any danger for Yes / No.
electrocution of workmen.
16 Check that PPEs i.e. Safety helmets, Safety Shoes, is used by
blaster and their gang members during blasting. Yes / No.
17 Ensure that Shuttering and timbering has been made as detailed in
I:S: 3764. Yes / No.
18 Ensure that before undertaking excavation, the soil has been tested
and in case of availability of any explosive / dangerous gas, Yes / No.
necessary arrangement must be made to remove / dilute such
gases.
19 The positions of underground installations such as sewers, water
pipes and electrical cables have been verified and in case of their Yes / No.
existence, they must be isolated.
20 Arrangement shall be made to prevent external vibrations due to
rail / road traffic (If required). Yes / No.
21 Safety is ensured during the construction of Tr. Lines for
buildings, structures etc. which are coming in the vicinity of the Yes / No.
excavated area from collapse. ( If required )
22 Check that sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is available
for ingress / outgress of persons in the pit Yes / No.
23 Lone worker should not be allowed to work in the excavated area
beyond shoulder level. Yes / No.
24 Check for any possibility of seepage of water from nearby pond /
river should be estimated and taken care of. Yes / No.
25 After excavation the work has been completed speedily and back
filling done at the earliest. Yes / No.

II) CASTING OF FOUNDATION / CONCRETING :

1 Check construction materials are stacked at safe place and also
does not cause any danger. (Away from pit by 1.5 Mtrs. Or half Yes / No.
the depth of pit, whichever is more. )
2 Check arrangement of illumination at Construction Site. (If
required). Yes / No.
3 Ensure life saver arrangements have been made during
construction of Well foundation in River Bed. Yes / No.

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SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks
4 Check that the Concreting Mixer machine is placed at a safe place.
(Not very near to pit.) Yes / No.
5 Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of
electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes / No.
connection for De watering Pumps / Illumination / Electric
compressors etc. if applicable).
6 Check that laying of temporary cables used during construction Yes / No.
activities should not cause any danger for electrocution to
workmen.
7 Inspection of excavations shall be made by a Competent Person
every day. In case, possible cave in or slide is apparent, all Yes / No.
working in the excavation shall be seized until the necessary
precautions have been taken to safeguard the possible cave in or
slide.

8 Jacks and vertical supports shall be positioned in such a manner

that the vertical loads are distributed equally and do not exceed the Yes / No.
capacity of the jacks and the jacks are placed away from pit edge
etc.
9 Proper Jacking arrangement is made to take the entire load of
template. Yes / No.
10 In case of long template in stub setting, more jacks have been
provided and check that the Jacks are placed on levelled and hard Yes / No.
surface to avoid the unbalancing and fallen.
11 Wire mesh rolls shall be secured in order to prevent dangerous
recoiling action. Yes / No.
12 Lone worker should not be allowed to work in the excavated area. Yes / No.
13 Check that sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is available
for ingress / outgress of persons in the pit Yes / No.

B. SINGAL / TOWER ERECTION :

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks

1 Check proper communication facility is available at site during
Tower erection. (If required) Yes / No.
2. Check damages or uneven settlement of foundation. Yes / No.
3. Ensure the derrick used before tower erection has been checked
for adequate strength/ size. Ensure for copy of test certificate for Yes / No.
all the lifting machines and tackles.
4. Ensure that the pulleys used before tower erection has been
checked for adequate strength / proper size (diameter). Also in Yes / No.
case of open type pulleys proper locking arrangements like
providing of Safety Pin is made. Ensure for copy of test certificate
for all the lifting machines and tackles.
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for adequate strength / physical condition (Free from break of Yes / No.
strands and knots etc.
6. Check that the lifting tools and tackles i.e. Winch Machine, Chain
Pulley Block, Trifor, D - Shackle etc. are in healthy condition and Yes / No.
has been tested periodically. (Attach copy of test certificate).
7. Ensure that permission has been obtained from Aviation Authority
for erection of special towers. (Where necessary). Yes / No.
8. Ensure that permission has been obtained from Aviation Authority
for erection of towers which comes in the vicinity of flying zone. Yes / No.
(Where necessary)
9. Check that the safety measures has been taken before undertaking
for the Road / Rail / River Xing jobs involving likewise stretches. Yes / No.
10. For rail or road crossing check whether written working plan is
available at site with specific reference to safety e.g. local Yes / No.
earthing, skilled & experience manpower, proper T&P, strength
and height of scaffolding to maintain the required clearance etc.
11. Ensure that all the members and proper size of Nuts and Bolts of
lower section are fitted properly before erection of the upper Yes / No.
section of tower is taken up.
12. Check that the anti climbing devices are provided in the tower
after erection job. Yes / No.
13. Check that the danger plates have been provided. Yes / No.
14. Check that only erection team members are allowed to stand near
the tower while erection is in process and should wear the safety Yes / No.
helmet / Safety Shoes.
15. Working area of the tower has been demarcated during erection. Yes / No.
16 Check that proper guying arrangement has been made. And also to
see that proper size of the crow bars has been used which has been Yes / No.
fixed at hard surface in case of sandy soil or loose soil.
17 Check that proper arrangement is made while lifting the tower
members and fixing them at height i.e. Proper size and strength of Yes / No.
the hook used for lifting the tower members.
18 Check sufficient numbers of guys are made while lifting the
assembled cross arm and also avoiding use of single sheave Yes / No.
pulleys while lifting the assembled cross arm / heavy load.

C. CONDUCTOR STRINGING:

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks

1. All drivers and plant operators are holding the valid driving Yes / No.
license.
2. Check that the permit has been obtained from the Competent
Authority for stringing of conductor while crossing through Road / Yes / No.
Rail / River / Venerable areas etc. ( Where necessary )
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vicinity of aviation zones. (Where necessary.) Yes / No.
4. Check that all safety measures have been taken during stringing of
conductor crossing the EHV / HV / LT lines (Earthing of existing Yes / No.
lines etc.)
5. Ensure that proper size of Nuts and Bolts is rigidly tightened and
punching / tacking / tack welding is done in towers before Yes / No.
undertaking stringing job.
6. Ensure that proper scaffolding arrangements made during
stringing of conductor ( While Road Xing / Power Line Xing etc. Yes / No.
7. Ensure that all members are fitted in tower before undertaking
conductor stringing work. Yes / No.
8. Check that the back filling of the foundation has been done as per
specification. Yes / No.
9. Ensure that the discharge rod is electrically tested before use. Yes / No.
10. Stringing Machine / Tension pullor Machine are properly earthed. Yes / No.
11. Check the brake arrangement of the TSE Machines is working. Yes / No.
12. Ensure that the pulleys used before conductor stringing has been
checked for adequate strength / proper size (diameter), also in case Yes / No.
of open type pulleys proper locking arrangements like providing
of Safety Pin is made Ensure for copy of test certificate for all the
lifting machines and tackles.
13. Ensure the ropes used before conductor stringing has been
checked for adequate strength / physical condition (Free from Yes / No.
break of strands and knots etc.
14. Check that the lifting tools and tackles i.e. Winch Machine, Chain
Pulley Block, Trifor, D - Shackle etc. are in healthy condition and Yes / No.
has been tested periodically. (Attach copy of test certificate).
15. Check for the brake arrangement of the Drum reel of conductor
during laying / paying out of conductor. Yes / No.
16. Check that proper communication facility is available at site
during of stringing of conductor ( If required ) Yes / No.
17. Whether the tower has been permanently earthed. Yes / No.
18. Check that Sag Board is provided at two locations. Yes / No.
19. Check that the Sag Board arrangement is made by the experienced
/ trained persons. Yes / No.
20. Check approved Sag tension chart is available and followed at site. Yes / No.
21. While clamping of conductor / EW to be done, check for earthing. Yes / No.
22. Ensure sending signal to puller to stop when last layer of
conductor / EW being pulled. Yes / No.
23. Check tension applied on the dynamo meter dial and check values
with approved data. Yes / No.
24. Before stringing starts check that the villagers do not come
underneath the job of the concerned section. Yes / No.

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25. Only nylon or polypropylene ropes should be used during
conductor stringing in vicinity of live overhead lines. Yes / No.
26. Ensure that PTW has been taken from the concerned authority. Yes / No.
27. Ensure that Winch, Pulleys etc. are properly earthed. Yes / No.
28. For LT lines, whether special persons are posted at each point of
isolation till return of permit (PTW). Yes / No.
29. Whether the network of LT lines has been thoroughly checked and
precautions taken Against inadvertent charging. Yes / No.
30. Check that proper arrangement is made / available for
development and use of a Portable Earthing and Short – Circuiting Yes / No.
Devices which can be engaged and disengaged to and from the LT
lines, keeping away from the LT lines, until all operations on the
same are completed and all men and materials are removed from
LT lines.
31. Check the provision and proper positioning for the guying and
back staying (Where necessary). Yes / No.
32. Check demarcation of feeder is done for D/c Line. Yes / No.
33. Ensure that all the insulator strings are thoroughly checked for
availability and proper fixing of cotter / split pins before hoisting Yes / No.
the same.

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General Points common for all activities during Excavation, and Casting of Foundation

A. ERECTION OF TOWER AND STRINGING OF CONDUCTOR :

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks

1. Check whether the contractor had procured required quantity of
PPEs considering maximum numbers of erection gangs deployed Yes / No.
at one time.
2. Supervisors/ Workmen have been provided with required healthy
PPEs, like Safety helmet / Safety Belts / Safety Shoes / Gum Boot Yes / No.
etc. as applicable.
3. Availability of First Aid Box with required medicines at site. Yes / No.
4. Instruction register is available at site. Yes / No.
5. Ensure that Supervisor / Gang Leader always issues instruction to
the Workmen before start of work. Yes / No.
6. Ensure that supervisory staff from Power Grid is available at site
during construction. Yes / No.
7. All driver and plant operators are holding valid driving license. Yes / No.
8. Check the vehicle for rescue is available at site. Yes / No.
9. Ensure engaged labor are aware of the job. Yes / No.
10. Check that the unskilled laborers are not engaged in skilled job. Yes / No.
11. Ensure that supervisor / workmen engaged in the field are aware
of First Aid Techniques ( Such as in case of Electric Shock, Fall Yes / No.
from the height, Snake bite and the person rescued from buried
under the debris etc.
12. Check for nearby Hospital / Doctor in case of emergencies arises. Yes / No.
13. While transporting heavy consignment of conductor / EW drums
from central store to site by the use of Cranes, Truck, and Tractor. Yes / No.
The safety aspect for construction and failure of brake system of
moving machinery is to be checked.
14. At least one dry powder type of portable fire extinguisher shall be
provided especially where explosive or blasting agents are used Yes / No.
for excavation.
15. Check the competence (Qualification / Experience) of supervisor /
gang leader of contractor. Yes / No.

REMARKS IF ANY:

Signature Signature Signature

Name :

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Representative of Designation: Designation:
Contractor Power Grid Rep. from Site. Power Grid Rep. from RHQ.

Safety Related Check List during Construction of Sub - Station

Region: ..........…. Name of DHQ / GHQ: ............................ Date of Safety Audit:......................

Name of Sub Stn. / Switching Stn.: .......................................................................................………

Name of Contractor: ..........................................................................................................……….

Contractor License / Registration No.:……………….............................Validity...............…….....

Name of Sub Contractor : .................................................................................................……….

A. SUBSTATION CIVIL WORKS :

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks

I): SAFETY DURING EXCAVATION :

1. Check Substation area has been protected by constructing
boundary wall all around the substation to avoid entry of passerby Yes / No.
/ unauthorized person or animal in the substation.
2. De watering arrangement is available ( If necessary ) Yes / No.
3. Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of
electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes / No.
connection and no naked wire connection to Pumps / Illumination
/ Electric compressors etc. if applicable).
4. Check arrangement of illumination at construction site is Yes / No.
available.
5. Check dumping of Excavated soil (Minimum 1.5 Mts. Or half the
depth of the pit whichever is more from the edge of the pit.) Yes / No.
6. Check Shoring & Shuttering to protect the loose rock / soil against Yes / No.
fall. (If required).
7. Check lone worker is not allowed to work in the excavated area. Yes / No.
8. Ensure Laying of temporary cables used for operation of Machines Yes / No.
used during construction should not cause any danger for
electrocution of persons / animals.
9. Ensure that before undertaking excavation, the soil has been tested
and in case of availability of any explosive / dangerous gas, Yes / No.
necessary arrangement must be made to remove / dilute such
gases.
10. The positions of underground installations such as sewers, water
pipes and electrical cables has been verified and in case of their Yes / No.
existence, they must be isolated before further excavation works to

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ensure Human Safety.
11. Check that the scaffolds are not overloaded in any case. Scaffolds Yes / No.
are to be erected and supported properly.
12. Stability of the soil of the excavated pit for safe working is to be
checked and certified by a competent person daily before start of Yes / No.
work. A register at site is maintained where competent person can
certify accordingly. No manhole should remain uncovered during
night & off days.
13. Check the provision of sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is Yes / No.
available near the working place during excavation.
14. Check if any permission is required from local statutory body
before excavation. Yes / No.
15. Check for No undercutting / toe cutting in soil. Yes / No.
16. Check after excavation the work should be speedily completed Yes / No.
without delay and back filling done at the earliest.
17. Check for any possibility of seepage of water from nearby pond / Yes / No
river has been estimated and taken care of.
18. Check to avoid slide / collapse of side walls of excavated pit, the Yes / No.
excavation is to be done in trapezoidal cross – section.

II): SAFETY PRECAUTION DURING STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF BLASTING MATERIAL:
1 Check that the adequate arrangement is made for the storage of
blasting material at safe place. (Temporary Magazine is to be Yes / No.
installed observing all norms) as per Indian Explosive Act.
2. Check that the blasting materials is handled by licensed blaster Yes / No.
with due care at site. (If applicable)
3. Check smoking is prohibited in the vehicle carrying explosives. Yes / No.
4. Check that the Blaster is holding proper license issued by the Yes / No.
appropriate authority. As per Indian Explosive Act.
5. Check that the length of the fuse wire used during blasting Yes / No.
operation is adequate.
6. Check while transportation, no unauthorized person is allowed in Yes / No.
vehicle carrying explosives.
7. Check that the loading and unloading of explosives is being done Yes / No.
carefully.
8. Check explosives and detonators or blasting caps is not being Yes / No.
transported in the same vehicle.
9. Check while transportation the detonators and explosives are not Yes / No.
carried loose or mixed with other materials.
10 Check surplus explosives shall not be stacked near working area Yes / No.
during loading / unloading.
11. Check explosives shall not be held in hands when lightening the Yes / No.
fuse.

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12. Check that blasting in the open has been carried out during the Yes / No.
fixed hours every day or on fixed days in the week so that the
public at large should know about this.
13. Check that arrangement has been made to display sufficient Yes / No.
warnings / sign board to enable the people to get out of the
blasting area to get off the danger zone
14. Check that the danger zone has been suitably cordoned off. Yes / No.
15. Check during blasting operations begin / after the firing of
explosives shall follow the loud siren. Yes / No.
16. Check that during blasting operation, Labor / Workmen / Passerby
are at safe places and arrangement is made to inform public by Yes / No.
caution markings ( Red Flag ) / Public Notices etc.
17. Check that PPEs i.e. Safety helmets, Safety Shoes, is used by
blaster and their gang members during blasting and also the Yes / No.
persons supervising the blasting operations.
18. For covered blasting ensure placement of cover plates of proper
thickness and sufficient numbers of sand filled bags. Yes / No.
19. Ensure that permission for blasting has been obtained from the
appropriate authority. Yes / No.

III) SAFETY DURING CASTING OF FOUNDATION / CONCRETING :

1. Check construction materials are stacked at safe place and also
does not cause any danger. (Away from pit) i.e. 1.5 Mtrs. or half Yes / No.
the depth of the pit whichever is more.)
2. Check proper arrangement of illumination at Construction Site of
Substation is available. Yes / No.
3. Check that the Concreting Mixer/ Vibrator machines etc are
placed at a safe place (Not very near to any pit at least 1.5 Mtr. Yes / No.
from the edge of the pit) to avoid transfer of vibrations and should
be operated by skilled persons.
4. Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of
electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes / No.
connection for De watering Pumps / Illumination / Electric
compressors etc. if applicable).
5. Check for laying of temporary cables used during construction
activities should not cause any danger for electrocution to persons Yes / No.
/ animals.
6. All bracing, struts and shuttering in excavations shall be
adequately secured so as to prevent their accidental displacement. Yes / No.
7. Ensure Shuttering and timbering has been made as detailed in I:S:
3764 for protecting the loose rock / soil against fall. Yes / No.
8. Check for proper placing of Hydraulic jacks with stability and
constant watch of these instruments (which are continuously Yes / No.
loaded) to avoid any danger of displacement causing sever

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accident.

B. SAFETY DURING STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT ERECTION & CABLE LAYING ETC. :

SN Description of Activity Feedback Remarks

1. Check Back filling done prior to erection activity. Yes / No.
2. Check the derrick used before structure erection has been Test certificate is
checked for adequate strength / size and no joints are Yes / No. required apart
permitted. from visual
inspection.
3. Check that the pulleys used before structure erection / Test certificate is
Equipment Erection has been checked for adequate strength Yes / No. required apart
/ proper size (diameter), also in case of open type pulleys from visual
proper locking arrangements like providing of Safety Pin is inspection.
made Safe working load should be punched.
4. Check the ropes used before structure erection / Equipment Test certificate is
Erection has been checked for adequate strength / physical Yes / No. required apart
condition (free from break of strands and knots etc. from visual
inspection.
5. Check that the lifting tools and tackles are in healthy Test certificate is
condition and has been tested periodically. Yes / No. required apart
from visual
inspection.
6. Check permission has been obtained from Aviation
Authority for erection of Lightning Mast which comes in the Yes / No.
vicinity of flying zone. (Where necessary )
7. Check that all Nuts and Bolts are fitted in the structure
before undertaking the job of other section of the structure Yes / No.
and are tightened.
8. Check area has been cordoned off to prevent injuries to
unauthorized persons from hitting against structural Yes / No.
component or falling in the excavated pits.
9. Check that danger plates are available on all the equipment
& structures in the switchyard. Yes / No.
10. Check demarcation of feeder is done for Double Circuit Yes / No.
Line.
11. Check only erection team members are allowed to stand
near the structure / Equipment while erection is in process Yes / No.
and should wear the safety helmet / Safety Shoes.
12. Check proper guying arrangement has been made while
lifting structure / Equipment, if necessary. Yes / No.
13. Check that proper arrangement is made while lifting the
structure members and fixing them at height i.e. Proper size Yes / No.
and strength of the hook used for lifting the structure

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members.
14. Check sufficient numbers of guys are made while lifting the
assembled structure / heavy loads and also avoiding use of Yes / No.
single sheave pulleys while lifting the assembled structure /
heavy load.
15. Check arrangement has been made for equipment
identification. Yes / No.
16. Check that required painting made on tower falling in the
vicinity of aviation zones. (Where necessary.) Yes / No.
17 Check no live wires nearby. Take shut down if necessary. Yes / No.
18. Check the structure has been permanently earthed. Yes / No.
19. Check crane are preferably be used for erection of pipe
structure in the substation building works (if required.) Yes / No.
20. Check all safety procedures for erection work like use of
safety helmets, Safety belts, use of guy wires, lowering / Yes / No.
lifting of tools by rope etc. are strictly adhered to during
structure erection works is in progress in the switchyard.
21. Check that correct size of spanner (Box or ring type) as well
as DE spanners is being used. Yes / No.
22. Check working area of the structure has been demarcated
during erection. Yes / No.
23. Check heavy structures are lifted with crane with proper Yes / No.
safety.

24. Only polypropylene ropes are to be used to tie the

aluminium tube / Bus bar since this is soft material and will Yes / No.
not damage aluminium tube / Bus bar during erection.
25. Ensure that R clips in insulator caps are fixed properly to
avoid disconnection of insulator discs. Yes / No.
26. Ensure that all the necessary security pins (split pins) are
fixed. Yes / No.
27. Check all nuts of jumper fittings are properly tightened and
live metal clearance have been maintained as per Yes / No.
POWERGRID specification.
28. In case of tension fitting dead end joint dimensions before &
after the compression are checked and recorded. Yes / No.
29. No damaged component of any hardware fitting should be
used on works. Yes / No.
30. Length of jumpers has been measured properly to give it a
parabolic shape. No sharp bend should exist. Yes / No.
31. Check surge counter erection facilitates proper reading and
that earthing is done with minimum bends. Yes / No.
32. Check Surge monitor has been earthed by connecting it to

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main earth mat with (G I Flat 75 x 12 mm) and earth pit Yes / No.
separately as per drawing.
33. Check the alignment of earth switch with isolator, earth
switch of isolator is put into operation and the contacts are Yes / No.
cleaned. After completion of pre commissioning checks and
formats are dully filled and signed.
34. Ensure that the rubber beadings are kept in good condition. Yes / No.
35. Check CT has been placed on the support structure very
carefully and all nuts have been tightened. Earthing is done Yes / No.
as per drawing.
36. Ensure the lattice structure of CT has been earthed at two
points. Yes / No.
37. Check the marshalling box in the switchyard has proper
illumination arrangement. Yes / No.
38. Check the capacitor unit is short circuited & earthed, until
erection and commissioning works are being done on CVT. Yes / No.
(The capacitor get charged by the electrical fields in the
vicinity and they keep these charges for a long time, which
can be dangerous to human life. Hence the shorting of
capacitor unit is necessary). It should be removed before
tests / use.
39. Check Fuses in the marshalling box are OK. Yes / No.
40. Check proper earthing of CVT tank has been done. Yes / No.
41. Check all housing accessories, mounting stools including
bolts / Nuts for fixing Line Trap and insulators are of non Yes / No.
magnetic material.
42. Check H.F. point of CVTs on which the coupling device is
not mounted has been earthed. Yes / No.

43. Check the remaining CVTs have been earthed thro’ coupling
device. Yes / No.
44. Cable drums after visual inspection should be stored
preferably in the covered area. Cable ends should be Yes / No.
clamped.
45. Ensure each cable and conduit run should be tagged with
cable identity numbering as per the approved that appear in Yes / No.
the cable and conduit schedule.
46. The tag should be of aluminium plate with ID number
punched on it and securely attached to the cable conduit by Yes / No.
not less than two turns. Cable tags should of rectangular
shape for power cables and of circular shape for control
cables.
47. Check underground cable markers should project 150 mm
above ground and spaced at an interval of 30 Mts. They Yes / No.
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also at every change in direction.
48. Check cable tags should be provided inside the switchgear,
motor control centres, control and relay panels etc. wherever Yes / No.
required for cable identification, where a number of cables
enter together through a gland plate.
49. The cable (power and control) between LT stations, Control
room, DG set building and fire fighting pump house should Yes / No.
be laid in the buried cable trenches. In addition to the above,
for lighting purpose also, buried cable trench can be used in
outdoor area.(as per Technical specification of specific
contract )
50. Cable route and joint markers and RCC warning covers
should be provided wherever required. The voltage grade of Yes / No.
cables should be engraved on the marker.
51. Tray Identification Number on each run of trays at an
interval of 10 Mtrs should be painted. Yes / No.
52. In case the outer sheath of a cable is damaged during
handling / installation, the same should be repaired to the Yes / No.
satisfaction of the site. In case any other part of a cable is
damaged, the same should be replaced by a healthy cable.
Power cables should be at the top most layers. The armour
of control cable is to be earthed.
53. All cable termination should be appropriately tightened to
ensure secure and reliable connections. All the exposed parts Yes / No.
of cable lugs should be covered with tape, sleeve or paint.
54. Power and control cables are laid on separate cable trays Yes / No.
55. Co-axial cable is laid separately from power cable. Yes / No.
56. All cable trays, racks and metallic ducts have been grounded
by connecting each to earth / mat. ( As per Scheme ) Yes / No.
57. Check sections of cable trays have been bridged by copper
jumpers/ G I to retain continuity of earthing. (As per Yes / No.
Scheme)
58. Check earthing of panel is done by the erection contractor
for connecting it with switchyard earth mat. ( As per Yes / No.
Scheme )
59. Auxiliary bus wiring for AC and DC supplies, Voltage
Transformer circuits, annunciation circuits and other Yes / No.
common services is provided near the top of the panels
running throughout the entire length of the panels.
60. All internal wiring to be connected to external equipment is
terminated on terminal blocks, preferably vertically mounted Yes / No.
on the side of each panel.
61. Check whether Mimic Diagram is available preferably made
of anodized aluminium or plastic of approved fast colour Yes / No.
material and screwed on to the panel that can be easily

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cleaned.
62. Check the panels all equipment mounted on front and rear
side as well as equipment mounted inside are provided with Yes / No.
individual name plates with equipment designated engraved.
63. Check on top of each panel on front as well as rear side,
large and bold name plates are provided for circuit / feeder Yes / No.
designation.
64. Check all front mounted equipments are provided at the rear
with individual name plates engraved with tag numbers Yes / No.
corresponding to panel internal wiring to facilitate easy
tracing of the wiring.
65. Check the name plates mounted directly by the side of the
respective equipments should not be hidden by equipment Yes / No.
wiring.
66. Check availability of 240V single phase 50 HZ, AC socket
with switch suitable to accept 5 Amps and !5 Amps pin Yes / No.
round standard plug, is provided in the interior of each
cubicle with ON-OFF switch for connection of hand lamps.
67. Check that panels are provided with a fluorescent lighting
fixture rated with 240 Volts single phase, 50 Hz supply for Yes / No.
the interior illumination of the panel during maintenance.
The fittings are complete with switch fuse unit and
switching of the lighting is controlled by the respective
panel door switch. Adequate lighting with fuse unit is also
provided for the corridor in control panels.
68. Check control panels are provided with necessary
arrangements for receiving, distributing, isolating and fusing Yes / No.
of DC and AC supplies for various control, signalling,
lighting and space heater circuits. The incoming and sub
circuits are separately with switch fuse units.
69. Check panels are provided with a space heater rated for 240
V, single phase, 50 Hz, AC supply for the internal heating of Yes / No.
the panel to prevent condensation of moisture.
70. Check all panels are equipped with an earth bus securely
fixed Yes / No.
71. Check when several panels are mounted adjoining each
other, the earth bus is made continuous with necessary Yes / No.
connectors and clamps for this purpose.
72. Check provision is made for extending the earth bus bars to
adjoining panels on either side. Yes / No.
73. Check provision is made on each bus bar of the end panels
for connecting earthing grid. Yes / No.
74. Check all metallic cases of relays, instruments and panel
mounted equipment including gland plates are connected to Yes / No.
the earth bus by copper wires of specified size.

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75. Check the colour code of the earthing wire is green. Yes / No.
76. Check that earthing made with equipment is with Nuts and
Bolts i.e. For such connection lugs should be pressed and Yes / No.
tightened to the terminals through Nuts and Bolts.
77. Check that no equipment is mounted on the panel doors. Yes / No.
78. Check each switch should bear clear inscription identifying
its function. Yes / No.
79. Check those who have sufficient knowledge of steel
structural job have been employed in steel structural works Yes / No.
only.
80. Check necessary instruction has been communicated by
supervisor before start of the day’s works to workmen under Yes / No.
his control.
81. Storing of equipments is to be made properly to avoid any
accident during handling. Yes / No.
82. Check all Nuts and bolts are properly raised or lowered
preferably using closed loop pulleys and gully bags / hand Yes / No.
bags tied at the end for carrying nuts and bolts.
83. Check that Fire resistant sheets are used before entrance of
control cable in control room. Yes / No.
84. Check air compressor tubing properly tightened. Yes / No.
85. Check all carrying connectors / clamps properly tightened. Yes / No.
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C. CONDUCTOR LAYOUT DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE :

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks

1. Check all members are fixed in structure and ensure proper size of
Nuts and Bolts are rigidly tightened and punching / tacking / tack Yes / No.
welding is done in towers / structures before undertaking
conductor laying job.
2. Ensure proper scaffolding arrangements made during laying of
conductor (While Power Line crossing etc). Yes / No.
3. Ensure that all members are fitted in structure before undertaking
conductor laying work. Yes / No.
4. Ensure that the discharge rod is electrically tested before use. Yes / No.
5. Ensure whether the structure is properly earthed. Yes / No.
6. Only nylon or polypropylene ropes should be used during
conductor laying in vicinity of live overhead lines. Yes / No.
7. Ensure that PTW has been taken from the concerned authority
when extension of existing substation is under execution. Yes / No.

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8. Ensure that Winch, Pulleys etc. are properly earthed. Yes / No.
9. For LT lines, check whether special persons are posted at each
point of isolation till return of permit (PTW) if positioning of Yes / No.
person is not possible then it is to be seen that all the point of
isolation has been kept in the locked position till the work is in
progress.
10. Whether the network of LT lines has been thoroughly checked and
precautions taken against inadvertent charging. Yes / No.
11. Check that proper arrangement is made / available for grounding
LT lines coming across during conductor laying. (This can be Yes / No.
done by way of portable earthing and short circuiting devices
which can be engaged to and disengaged from LT lines, keeping
away from the LT lines until all operations on the same are
completed and all man and materials are removed from the LT
lines).
12. Check the provision and proper positioning for the guying and
back staying (Where necessary). Yes / No.
13. Check working of hydraulic crimping machine. Yes / No.
14. Check before and after crimping, dimensional changes in clamps
and are in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Yes / No.

D SWITCHYARD EARTHING DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE:

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks

1. Check that while earthing conductor crossing the road is laid 300
mm below the road or at greater depth depending upon the site Yes / No.
conditions.
2. Check that while laying the Earthing conductor in outside area is
buried at least 600 mm below the furnished ground level. Yes / No.
3. Check that the earthing pads have been provided for the apparatus
/ equipments at accessible position. Yes / No.
4. Check all steel columns, metallic stairs are connected to nearby
earthing grid conductor by two earthing leads. Yes / No.
5. Check of earthing of lightening fixtures, receptacles switches,
junction boxes lighting conduits has been done by a separate Yes / No.
earthing conductor.
6. Check that the railway tracks within switchyard area has been
earthed at a spacing of 30 Mts. / specified distance and also at both Yes / No.
ends.
7. Check cable trays has been connected to earthing flat of 50X6 mm
/ specified sized earthing flat at intervals specified in approved Yes / No.
drawing.

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8. Check that this earthed flat is earthed at about 30 Mts. distance. Yes / No.
9. All accessories in transformer and reactor like radiators tank,
cooling banks etc are connected to the earthing grid at minimum Yes / No.
two points.
10. Check metallic conduits are not used as earth continuity Yes / No.
conductor.
11. Check flexible earthing connectors should be provided for the
moving parts. Yes / No.
12. Check sheath and armour of single core power cable is earthed at
switchgear end and equipment side. Yes / No.
13. Check contact surface of earthing pads for jointing free from scale,
paint, enamel, grease, rust or dust. Yes / No.
14. Check that light poles, junction boxes on the poles, cable and
cable boxes / glands, lockout switches etc. are connected to the Yes / No.
earthing conductor running along with the supply cable which
intern is connected to the earthing grid conductor at a minimum
two points.
Check earthing conductor which is generally buried 2000 mm
15. outside the switchyard fence. All the gates and every alternate post Yes / No.
of the fence are to be connected to earthing grid.
16. Check megger used for measuring soil resistivity is calibrated with
desired accuracy. Yes / No.
17. The earth resistivity has been measured in dry weather condition. Yes / No.
18. Check the earthing of Transformers and Shunt reactor, earth pits
are constructed as per relevant standard / approved drawing. Yes / No.
Check that the measured value of combined earth resistance
19. should be less than 1 Ohm. Yes / No.
Check that for earth electrode and individual earth pits, this value
20. should not be more than one Ohm. Yes / No.
Check all non current carrying metal parts shall be effectively
21. earthed by two separate and distinct earth connections ( Indian Yes / No.
Electricity Rule 61,67 )
22. Check that all pylon supports in the Fire Fighting HVSW system
has been earthed to the earthmat. Yes / No.

E: GENERAL POINTS COMMON FOR ALL ACTIVITIES DURING EXCAVATION, CASTING OF

FOUNDATION

Erection of structures, laying of Conductor, storage and transportation of material:

SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks

1. Check Supervisors / Workmen have been provided with required
healthy PPEs. Like ( Safety helmet / Safety Belts / Safety Shoes / Yes / No.

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Gum Boot etc. as applicable )
2. Check availability of First Aid Box with required medicines at Yes / No.
site.
3. Check Site Instruction register is available at site. Yes / No.
4. Ensure Supervisor / Gang Leader always issues instruction to the
Workmen including contractor labor before start of work. Yes / No.
5. Ensure supervisory staff from Power Grid is available at site
during construction. Yes / No.
6. Check all driver and plant operators are holding valid driving
license. Yes / No.
7. Check the vehicle for rescue is available at site. Yes / No.
8. Ensure engaged labor are aware of the job. Yes / No
9. Ensure supervisor / workmen engaged in the field are aware of Yes / No.
First Aid Techniques ( Such as in case of Electric Shock, Fall from
the height, Snake bite and the person rescued from buried under
the debris, rescue of person from drowning etc.
10. Check for availability and to keep a record of nearby Hospital /
Doctor in case of emergencies arises. Yes / No.
11. While transporting heavy consignment of conductor / EW drums
from central store to site by the use of Cranes, Truck, Tractor. The Yes / No.
safety aspect for construction and failure of brake system of
moving machinery is to be checked.
12. At least one dry powder type of portable fire extinguisher shall be
provided especially where explosive or blasting agents are used Yes / No.
for excavation. ( If applicable )
13. Check the competence (Qualification / experience) of supervisor /
gang leader of contractor. Yes / No.
14. Wire mesh rolls shall be secured in order to prevent dangerous Yes / No.
recoiling action.
15. Proper unloading arrangement has been made at site (Preferably
with crane) to unload the material. Yes / No.
16. After unloading the material visual inspection of the materials has
been carried out along with the erection contractor to check that Yes / No.
the material has not been damaged or not (Galvanizing is proper or
not)
As per approved Field Quality Plan etc.
17. While transporting the heavy laden equipment like transformer /
Reactor by road from Rly Stn to Substation check whether for all Yes / No.
safety precaution taken. Like safe lifting capacity of crane, safe
load on culvert / Bridge / Nala / Drain etc. and working plan is
available at site with specific reference to safety e.g. local
earthing, skilled & experience manpower, proper T&P, strength
and LT wires / HT wires interrupting the height of equipment and
the required clearance maintained etc. Permission to be obtained
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equipment like Reactor / Transformer must be installed during
transportation”
18. Check that the adequate and safe means of access and aggress has
been provided for all work places as far as reasonably practicable Yes / No.
and is being used by the workers.
19. Check proper illumination is provided at the work places and their
approaches including passage ways. Yes / No.
20. Check that the lamps have been protected by suitable guards
where necessary to prevent danger, in case the lamp breaks. Yes / No.
21. Check loose materials which are not required for use shall not be
placed or left so as dangerously to obstruct work places or passage Yes / No.
ways.
22. Check all projected nails has been removed or bent over to prevent
injury. Yes / No.
23. Check scrap, waste and rubbish has not been allowed to
accommodate on the site or the scrap materials has been stored at Yes / No.
the isolated place.
24. Check that the worker while working at height scaffold materials,
waste materials and tools are not being thrown by them to cause Yes / No.
injury to any person.
25. Check whether contractor has procured required quantity of PPE
considering maximum number of erection gangs deployed at one Yes / No.
time. Check the quantity of PPEs.
26. Check that the PPEs required by the workmen are being utilized
by them always. Yes / No.
27. Check the worker is under constant surveillance by the other
person while working at height. Yes / No.
28. Check construction site has been barricaded for unauthorized
persons / animals. Yes / No.
29. Check that lifting appliances and machines and vehicles used on
the construction site is of sound material and good quality and is Yes / No.
free from patent defects and is strong enough to with safely the
load and stresses to which they will be subjected.
30. Check structures and equipment is being used only for the purpose
for which they were intended. Yes / No.
31. Check equipment has been operated by the competent person. Yes / No.
32. Check portable ladders shall not exceed 9 Mts. in length, Yes / No.
otherwise may cause danger while climbing of person and back
legs shall be equally braced.
33. Check unskilled labor are not utilized for skilled jobs and only
experience persons are deployed for erection. Yes / No.
34. Check a well planed and documented procedure for the entire
Construction works of Substation shall be prepared by contractor Yes / No.

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and get approved from Power Grid for distribution to Contractors’
field staff and Power Grid for follow up.
35. Check no metallic measuring tapes are being used during
expansion of charged bays. Yes / No.
36. Check metal ladders are not being used in the vicinity of exposed
live electrical equipment. Yes / No.
37. Check one bore well is available for water supply in case
Municipal Construction supply is not available Yes / No.
38. Check charged area of a yard should be properly fenced off. Yes / No.
39. Check ladders / lengthy articles / lengthy equipments etc. should
always be carried in horizontal position. Yes / No.
40. Check insurance by contractor for the labor to provide adequate Yes / No.
coverage for any accident etc.
REMARKS IF ANY:

Signature Signature Signature

Name : Name : Name :
Designation: Designation: Designation :
Power Grid Rep. Rep. from Contractor Rep. from

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