Summary of EIA

Executive Summary
Introduction
Green Tech Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd., has planned to install manufacturing of Auto
parts unit in Auto Parts Manufacturing Facility - Raw castings: 60000 TPA & Finished
parts 30,00,000 pieces per annum in 210 acres in Multi-Product SEZ of APIIC, near
Village Dwarkapuram, Mandal Naidupet, District Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
1.0 Project Description
Salient features of the Project
Name of the Project Greentech Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Auto Parts Manufacturing Facility
Present Proposal Raw castings 60000 tonnes per annum &
Finished parts, 30,00,000 pieces per annum
Location of Project
The site falls in Notified Special Economic
Project Area
Zone (SEZ), APIIC
Village & Mandal Dwarakapuram, Naidupet
District & State Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates of the plant site 13º 55’02.66” to 13º 55’ 30.22” N
79º 47’ 37.46” to 79º 48’ 35.52” E
General Climatic Conditions
Maximum Temperature 42°C
Minimum Temperature 18°C
Annual Rainfall 852 mm
Wind Pattern (during study period) Predominantly Southeast (SE)
Elevation Above Mean Sea Level 51 m
Accessibility
The project site is approachable to NH-5 at a
Road Connectivity
distance of 9km
Naidupet railway station is at a distance of
Rail Connectivity
20km
Airport Renigunta is at a distance of 60km
Chennai is at a distance of 125km
Historical / Important Places
Archaeological/ Historically Important None within 10 km from the proposed project
Site site.
Perennial stream Mamidi Kalava is passing
at a distance of 3.0 Km towards SE from the
proposed project site
Sensitive Places
Swarnamukhi River is passing at a distance
of 5.5 Km towards SE from the proposed
project site
Sanctuaries / National Parks None within 10 km distance from the site

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2.0 Description of Environment

Air Environment
Results of ambient air quality indicate that concentrations of SPM, RPM, SO 2, NOx and
CO are well within the prescribed standards.

SPM - 114 – 153 µg/m3.

RPM - 32 – 57.5 µg/m3.
SO2 - 6.2 – 12.7 μg/m3
NOx - 7.8 – 13.7 μg/m3
CO - 0.11 – 1.19 mg/m3

Noise Environment
The baseline noise monitoring was carried out in all the surrounding villages during
daytime and night time. The hourly noise levels under the daytime and nighttime were
processed to arrive at equivalent values. The day levels of noise have been monitored
during 6 AM to 10 PM and the night levels during 10 PM to 6 AM. The high values of
noise observed in many of the rural and suburban areas are primarily owing to vehicular
traffic and other anthropogenic activities. The minimum noise level 36.8 dB (A) was
recorded at Attivaram while the maximum noise level 59.2 dB (A) was recorded at
Thimmajikandriga main road.
Water Environment
It is observed that all the physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals of water
samples from surface and ground water are below the stipulated drinking water
standards.
Land Environment
For physico-chemical characteristics of soil are moderate and land use pattern of the
study area as per satellite imagery given in table.
Land Use Pattern of Study Area (Satellite Imagery)
S. No. Land use Area (Ha) %
1. Agriculture Double Crop 2511.47 7.99
2. Agriculture Single Crop 10571.30 33.64
3. Agriculture Fallow Land 1041.98 3.32
4. Plantations 4880.95 15.53
5. Degraded Forest 46.22 0.15
6. Land with/without Scrub 6466.10 20.57
7. Built up land 537.22 1.71
8. Water Bodies 5373.34 17.10
Total 31428.58 100
Flora & Fauna
An ecological survey of the study area was conducted particularly with reference to
listing of flora and fauna. Assessment of area, surrounding the project site in respect of
plant species and animals were carried out by collecting field data and collating available
information from the forest department.

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3.0 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation

Air Environment
In the melting process, particulate matter (PM) emissions in the form of dust, metallic
materials, and metal oxide fumes, vary according to furnace type, fuel, metal to be
melted and melting characteristics. In this process lower emission rates will be
associated with the induction furnaces.
Sand mold casting generates dust emissions during the various molding stages, and
produces non-metallic particulates, metallic oxide particulates, and metallic iron. Non-
metallic particulates are emitted from casting shakeout and finishing processes.
Noise Environment
The foundry process generates noise from various sources, including scrap handling,
furnace charging & melting, fuel burners, shakeout and mould/core shooting, and
transportation and ventilation systems.
Recommended noise management techniques

• Enclosing the process buildings and insulate them;

• Covering and enclosing scrap storage and handling areas, as well as
shake out and fettling processes;
• Enclosing fans, insulate ventilation pipes and use dampers;
• Implementing management controls, including limitation of scrap
handling and transport during nighttime.
Water Environment
The water requirement for the proposed plant is about 275 m3/day, which will be met
from bore wells. The wastewater generated from different units of proposed plant will be
treated in Effluent Treatment Plant and the sewage wastewater will be treated in
Sewage Treatment Plant, which will be used for greenbelt development, suppression of
the dust and recycling to cooling tower. Rainwater harvesting scheme will be
implemented to utilize the storm water inside plant premises.
Solid Waste
The main solid waste from the proposed plant will be Sand waste from sand molds is a
significant waste by volume. Molding and core sand make up 65 to 80% of the total
waste. Foundry sand waste to make cores or shell molds can be suitable for a variety of
beneficial reuses effectively in consultation with industrial experts.
Ecology
There are no reserved forests located in 10 km radius of study area. If the mitigation
measures for solid waste management are strictly followed will not have any significant
impact on biodiversity.

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4.0 Environmental Monitoring Programme

Environment Management Cell will handle the environmental management system in the
unit. The environmental management cell will be headed by Head of Safety (Safety,
Health & Environment). HOS will be responsible to HOD (Technical Services). The HOS
will be assisted by officers to look after the safety and environmental factors round the
clock.
Monitoring Program
The Environment Management Cell is the nodal agency to co-ordinate and to provide
necessary services on environmental issues during operation of the project. This
environmental cell is responsible for implementation of environmental management plan,
interaction with the environmental regulatory agencies, reviewing draft policy and
planning. This cell will interact with AP Pollution Control Board and other environment
regulatory agencies. The cell also interacts with local people to understand their
problems and to formulate appropriate community development plan.

Environmental Laboratory Equipment

The industry will have an in-house environmental laboratory for the routine monitoring of
air, water, noise, and soil quality. For all non-routine analysis, the plant management
may utilize the services of external laboratories.

Monitoring System:

Stack monitoring system will be installed in the plant premises. Ambient Air Quality
monitoring stations will be suitably located, preferably in the vicinity of Foundry shop,
Raw casting, Shot Blasting, Machining, Washing & Drying area within the plant
boundary.
 The equipment / instruments of the monitoring station will be housed in suitable
enclosure / room.
 The monitoring stations will include sampling & analysis for NO x, SO2, suspended
particulate (SPM) and Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM).

Fire Fighting Arrangements

A Fire Hydrant system has been proposed to meet the norms, in addition to providing
fire extinguishers at respective places wherever required.

• Green Tech strictly adheres to all fire protection and safety measures suggested
by manufacturers
• Safety training will be provided to all the employees.
• No open fire is allowed and smoking will be strictly prohibited within the
premises.
• Signboards will be displayed in restricted areas.
• The fuel storage yards will be isolated and maintained properly such that there is
no chance of ignition.
• The electrical system will be designed with safety provisions like flameproof
fittings in the vulnerable areas and also by providing isolated distribution system.
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• Green Tech will provide fire-fighting equipments at various locations in the plant
premises.

Environmental Budget

Green tech has proposed to take adequate measures to mitigate all possible adverse
impacts at the plant premises. Green tech has earmarked an amount of Rs.283 Lakhs
for the Environmental Protection and Corporate Social cost for the proposed plant.

5. Additional Studies

Risk Assessment & Environment Management Plan

Possible emergencies that can arise in the plant due to operations, storages and
handling of the gases, melting of alloys.
To minimize the risk, the firewater cooling system and foam facilities will be provided as
per OISD standard measures of safety requirements.
• All standard measures of safety such as regular inspections of piping for damage
and corrosion;
• Storages in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible
materials in tightly sealed containers;
• Labeling in accordance with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard;
• Special training in safety to workers handling and operating chlorine containers,
cylinders, and tank wagons;
• Approved storage cabinets, tanks, rooms and buildings to store cylinders will be
taken.
All the instruments like pressure, temperature transmitters/gauges and alarms switches
and safety interlocks will be tested for their intended application as per the preventive
maintenance schedule. Similarly, the emergency shutdown system will be tested as per
the preventive maintenance schedule.
Hydrocarbon, smoke and fire detectors will be suitably located and linked to fire fighting
system in the vulnerable zones to reduce the response time and ensure safe dispersal of
vapours before ignition can occur. Combustible materials will not be kept in storage and
process areas as well as road tankers loading/unloading sites where there is maximum
possibility of presence of flammable hydrocarbons.

Disaster Management Plan

The DMP will be designed to intercept full range of hazards specific 'to plant such as fire,
explosion, major spill etc. Emergency medical aids to those who might be affected by
incident heat radiation flux, shock wave overpressures and toxic exposure will be
inherent in the basic capabilities. The most important capability of this DMP will be the
required speed of response to intercept a developing emergency in good time so that
man made disasters are never allowed to happen.
Since the fire and explosion hazards in plants mainly occur in the event of loss of
containment, one of the key objectives of technology selection, project engineering,
construction, commissioning and operation is "Total and Consistent Quality Assurance".

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The DMP will consist of “On-site Emergency Plan” and “Off-site Emergency Plan” and
will be prepared in consonance with the guidelines laid by the MoEF.

6. Project Benefits

• Increase in employment opportunities and reduction in migrants to outside for

employment.
• The project would provide direct employment.
• Increase in literacy rate.
• Growth in service sectors
• Improvement in socio cultural environment of the study area.
• Improvement in transport, communication, health and educational services.
• Increase in employment due to increased business, trade commerce and service
sector.

7.0 Environmental Management Plan

The EMP will deal with various pollution control measures for mitigating environmental
impacts identified during the construction and operation phases of the proposed plant.

Construction Phase
Pollution control measures for mitigating environmental impacts identified
during the construction phase are as under:
1. Site for workers camp will be clearly demarcated and necessary basic needs and
infrastructure facilities including water, sewage disposal, drainage and power will
be provided to them.
2. Safety norms for storage of the petroleum products at the construction site will be
followed.
3. Vehicles will be properly maintained and shall comply to the exhaust emission
requirements.
4. Accidental spill of oils from construction equipment and storage sites will be
prevented.
5. Noise prone activities will be restricted to the day time.
6. Tree plantation will be undertaken during the construction phase so that they
grow to reasonable height by the time of commissioning of the project
7. On completion of construction, surplus of excavated material will be utilized for
leveling and all surfaces will be reinstated.
8. Preference will be given to local eligible people through both direct and indirect
employment.
9. The workers will be encouraged to allow their children to attend school.
• The safety department will supervise the safe working of the contractor
and their employees.
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Operation Phase
The proposed Auto parts facility will emit particulate matter, sulphur dioxide and oxides
of nitrogen.
• Sources of dust and gases would be separated and enclosed
• Design facility ventilation to maximize air circulation. Outlet air would be filtered
before discharge to the atmosphere;
• Exhaust ventilation would be installed at the significant point sources of dust and
gas emissions. Particularly the melting shop;
• Using automated equipment, especially in the fettling process;
• Providing a sealed cabin with filtered air conditioning if an operator is needed;
• Providing separated eating facilities that allow for washing before eating;
• Providing facilities that allow work clothes to be separated from personal clothes
and for showering /washing after work and before eating;
• Implementing a policy for periodic personnel health checks;
• Respiratory hazard control technologies would be used when exposure cannot
be avoided with other means, such as operations for creating sand moulds;
manual operations such as grinding or use of non-enclosed machine-tools; and
during specific maintenance and repair operations.
• Using filter respirators when exposed to heavy dust;
• Greenbelt will be developed using native plant species in consultation with local
forest department

8.0 Conclusion
The potential environmental, social and economic impacts have been assessed. The
proposed Auto Parts unit has certain level of marginal impacts on the local environment.
With effective implementation of proposed environment management plan, these effects
will get marginalized. Implementation of the project has beneficial impact in terms of
providing direct and indirect employment opportunities. This will be a positive socio-
economic development in the region. Quality of life of the people will improve.
With commitment and dedication, Green Tech Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd., will
commission the Auto Parts Manufacturing Facility using state of the art technology.
Green tech also undertakes various community welfare measures for the upliftment of
the villages of the study area.

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