Distillieries - Environmental Clearance

Operational Aspects of an EIAenvironmental clearance is not unduly delayed to go beyond the prescribedtimeframe.Upon the scrutiny of the final report, if EAC/SEAC opines that ToR for EIA studiesfinalized at the scoping stage are not covered by the proponent, then the projectproponent may be asked to provide such information. If such information is declinedby the project proponent or is unlikely to be provided early enough so as to completethe environmental appraisal within prescribed time of 60 days, the EAC/SEAC mayrecommend for rejection of the proposal with the same reason.Appraisal shall be strictly in terms of ToR for EIA studies finalized at the scopingstage and the concerns expressed during public consultation.This process of appraisal shall be completed within 60 days from the receipt of theupdated EIA and EMP reports, after completing public consultation.The EIA report will be typically examined for following:- Project site description supported by topographic maps & photographs – detaileddescription of topography, land use and activities at the proposed project site andits surroundings (buffer zone) supported by photographic evidence.- Clarity in description of drainage pattern, location of eco sensitive areas,vegetation characteristics, wildlife status - highlighting significant environmentalattributes such as feeding, breeding and nesting grounds of wildlife species,migratory corridor, wetland, erosion and neighboring issues.- Description of the project site – how well the interfaces between the projectrelated activities and the environment have been identified for the entire projectcycle i.e. construction, operation and decommissioning at the end of the projectlife.- If it is envisaged that the project is to be closed after a specified period in case ofmining projects, the interface at the closure stage also needs to be described.- How complete and authentic are the baseline data pertaining to flora and faunaand socio-economic aspects?- Citing of proper references, with regard to the source(s) of baseline data as wellas the name of the investigators/investigating agency responsible for collectingthe primary data.- How consistent are the various values of environmental parameters with respectto each other?- Is a reasonable assessment of the environmental and social impact made for theidentified environmental issues including project affected people?- To what extent the proposed environmental plan will mitigate the environmentalimpact and at what estimated cost, shown separately for construction, operationand closure stages and also separately in terms of capital and recurring expensesalong with details of agencies that will be responsible for the implementation ofenvironmental plan/ conservation plan.TGM for Distillery Industry August 20104-47