Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter will
cover purpose of the project, project proponent, brief description of the
project name, nature, size, location of the project and its importance to the
region/country.
Chapter 2 Project Description
The chapter contains
the Broader Details of the Project and location; Activities for Site
Preparation; Summary of Project Details; Natural Resources & Man Power
Requirement and Project Implementation Schedule. The chapter also covers
detailed alignment plan, with details such as nature of terrain (plain,
rolling, hilly), land use pattern, habitation, cropping pattern, forest area,
environmentally sensitive places, mangroves, notified industrial areas, sand
dunes, sea, river, lake, details of villages, teshils, districts and
states, latitude and longitude for important locations falling on the alignment
by employing remote sensing techniques followed by ground truthing and also
through secondary data sources.
Chapter 3 Analysis of Alternatives
The chapter describe
various alternatives considered, procedures and criteria adopted for selection
of the final alternative with reasons.
Chapter 4 Description of the Environment
This chapter covers
details regarding study area and baseline environmental status in respect of
land, water, air, noise and biological environment along with socio-economic
& health environment.
Chapter 5 Analysis of Potential
Environmental Impact & Mitigation Measures
This chapter
describes the likely impact on each of the identified environmental component
by adopting methods such as mathematical model, empirical method, reference of
previous studies etc., Details of mitigation measures proposed in the project
(site specific) to minimize the adverse effect.
Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Programme
This chapter cover
the technical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures
(including measurement methodologies, data analysis, reporting schedules,
emergency procedures and budget). It shall also include:
•Summary matrix of environmental monitoring covering location of
monitoring stations, frequency of sampling, method of sampling analysis and
data interpretation - during construction and operational stages
•Requirement of monitoring facilities
•Frequency of air quality monitoring
•Changes with reference to base line data and compliance to norms
•Plantation monitoring programme
Chapter 7 Additional Studies
This chapter cover
the details of any additional studies specific to the project as identified by
proponent or regulatory authority or Public during consultation.
After completion of
the public hearing, the applicant address all the environmental concerns
expressed during the process, and make appropriate changes in the draft EIA and
EMP.
Chapter 8 Project Benefits
This chapter include
benefits accruing to the locality, neighborhood, region and nation as a whole.
It should bring out details of benefits such as: Improvements in the physical
infrastructure and road access; Improvement in social services by quicker and
safe transport mode; Development of tourism in specific areas; Reduced
pollution, vehicle maintenance, fuel saving due to better quality of roads and
Over all development in economy and improved lifestyle
Chapter 9 Environmental Management Plan
(EMP)
The chapter contain
the following components:
•Summary of potential impact & recommended mitigation measures.
Allocation of resources and responsibilities for plan implementation; Plan for
fly ash utilization;
•Institutional arrangements proposed with other organizations/Govt.
authorities for effective implementation of environmental measures proposed in
the EIA;
•The proposed set up of a separate environmental cell to oversee
implementation of the EMP and evaluate the results of monitoring.
Chapter
10 Summary and Conclusion
Summary of EIA is a
summary of the full EIA report. It shall cover in brief the following:
•Introduction & Project description
•Description of the environment and anticipated environmental impact
& mitigation measures
•Details of additional studies & Project benefits
•Important Aspects of the Environmental Management Plan and
Environmental Monitoring Programme
•Disclosure of consultants engaged
Chapter 11 Disclosure of Consultants
Engaged
This chapter include
the names of the consultants engaged with their brief resume and nature of
consultancy rendered.
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