Distillieries - Environmental Clearance

Operational Aspects of an EIA4.6.1 Disaster management planA disaster is a catastrophic situation in which suddenly, people are plunged intohelplessness and suffering and, as a result, need protection, clothing, shelter, medical andsocial care and other necessities of life.DMP is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of environment, protection ofinstallation, restoration of production and salvage operations in this same order ofpriorities. For effective implementation of DMP, it should be widely circulated and apersonnel training is to be provided through rehearsals/drills.To tackle the consequences of a major emergency inside the plant or immediate vicinityof the plant, a Disaster Management Plan has to be formulated and this plannedemergency document is called “Disaster Management Plan”.The objective of DMP is to make use of the combined resources of the plant and theoutside services to achieve the following:Effective rescue and medical treatment of casualtiesSafeguard other peopleMinimize damage to property and the environmentInitially contain and ultimately bring the incident under controlIdentify any deadProvide for the needs of relativesProvide authoritative information to the news mediaSecure the safe rehabilitation of affected areaPreserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the cause andcircumstances of the emergencyIn effect, it is to optimize operational efficiency to rescue rehabilitation and rendermedical help and to restore normalcy.DMP should include Emergency Preparedness Plan, Emergency Response Team,Emergency Communication, Emergency Responsibilities, Emergency Facilities, andEmergency ActionsEmergency preparedness planIncidents, accidents and contingency preparedness should be accounted duringconstruction and operation process. This shall be a part of EMS. Emergency PreparednessPlan (EPP) should be prepared following the National Environmental Emergency Planand OSHA guidelines. According to these guidelines, an environmental emergency planwould essentially provide the following information:Assignment of duties and responsibilities among the authorities, participatingagencies, response team, their coordinators and/or those responsible for the pollutionincidentRelationship with other emergency plansA reporting system that ensures rapid notification in the event of a pollution incidentThe establishment of a focal point for coordination and directions connected to theimplementation of the planTGM for Distillery Industry August 20104-32