Aerial Ropeways - Environmental Clearance

Introductionprojects. The EIA report should incorporate the page numbers of various chapters, sections andsub-sections, tables, appendices, drawings and figures etc., with titles should be clearly indicatedunder the heading contents.11.3 Terms of ReferenceThe terms of reference (TOR) pertinent to preparation of EIA study reports for construction ofaerial ropeways is given as Annexure 1 to this EIA guidance Manual. In addition, the proponentis required to identify specific issues, if any, pertinent to the project and include those issues alsoin the TOR for preparation of EIA and EMP report upon approval of the TOR by the ExpertAppraisal Committee.The projects involving clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 shallsubmit with the application a CRZ map duly demarcated by one of the authorizedagencies, showing the project activities, w.r.t. C.R.Z (at the stage of TOR) and therecommendations of the State Coastal Zone Management Authority (at the stage of EC).Simultaneous action shall also be take to obtain the requisite clearance under theprovisions of the CRZ notification, 1991 for the activities to be located in the CRZThe projects to be located within 10km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, BiosphereReserves, Migratory corridors of wild animals, the project proponent shall submit themap duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis theproject location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Wardenthereon (at the stage of EC)All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forests including submission"of application for TOR/Environmental Clearance, subsequent clarifications, as may berequired from time to time, participation in the EAC meeting on behalf of the projectproponent shall be made by the authorized signatory only. The authorized signatoryshould also submit a document in support of his claim of being an authorized signatoryfor the specific project"Ref:- EIA amendment 20091.4 Validity of Environmental ClearanceThe prior environmental clearance granted is valid for a period of five years. The regulatoryauthority concerned may extend this validity period by a maximum period of five years.1.5 Post Environmental Clearance MonitoringFor category A projects, it shall be mandatory for the project proponent to make public theenvironmental clearance granted for their project along with the environmental conditions andsafeguards at their cost by prominently advertising it at least in two local newspapers of thedistrict or state where the project is located and in addition, this shall also be displayed in theproject proponent's website permanently.Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad3