Distillieries - Environmental Clearance

Operational Aspects of an EIAS.NO EIA STRUCTURE CONTENTS Mitigation measures5. Analysis of Incase, the scoping exercise results in need for alternatives:Alternatives Description of each alternative(Technology & Site) Summary of adverse impacts of each alternative Mitigation measures proposed for each alternative andselection of alternative6. Environmental Technical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness ofMonitoring Program mitigation measures (incl. measurement methodologies,frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedules,emergency procedures, detailed budget & procurementschedules)7. Additional Studies Public consultation Risk assessment Social impact assessment, R&R Action Plans8. Project Benefits Improvements in physical infrastructure Improvements in social infrastructure Employment potential –skilled; semi-skilled and unskilled Other tangible benefits9. Environmental CostBenefit Analysis If recommended at the Scoping stage10. EMP Description of the administrative aspects that ensuresproper implementation of mitigative measures and theireffectiveness monitored, after approval of the EIA11. Summary &Conclusion (Thiswill constitute thesummary of the EIAReport)12. Disclosure ofConsultants engaged4.10 Public Consultation Overall justification for implementation of the project Explanation of how, adverse effects have been mitigated Names of the Consultants engaged with their brief resumeand nature of Consultancy renderedPublic consultation refers to the process by which the concerns of local affected peopleand others who have plausible stake in the environmental impacts of the project oractivity are ascertained.Public consultation is not a decision taking process, but is a process to collect viewsof the people having plausible stake. If the SPCB/Public agency conducting publichearing is not convinced with the plausible stake, then such expressed views need notbe considered.Public consultation involves two components, one is public hearing, and other one isinviting written responses/objections through Internet/by post, etc., by placing thesummary of EIA report on the web site.All Category A and Category B1 projects require public hearing except the following:- Once environmental clearance is granted to an industrial estates/SEZs/EPZs etc.,for a given composition (type and capacity) of industries, then individual unitswill not require public hearing- Expansion of roads and highways, which do not involve any further acquisition ofland.TGM for Distillery Industry August 20104-43