nfcl, mangalore dap/npk plant feasibility study - Environmental ...

1ANNEXURE-IXENVIRONMENT CONTROL, SAFETY AND FIRE PROTECTIONEnvironmental Control – GeneralPublic concern over environmental pollution is increasing at a geometric rate. Theconcern stems from an awareness of the threats to health and welfare from the wastesof our society. It leads inevitably to pressure on industry to reduce the discharge ofcontaminants into the air and public waterways.Environmental monitoring plans will be prepared for the project to ensure all activitiesof the project are operated in an environmentally safe manner. A brief note on thevarious environment impacts of the project and the remedial measures areenumerated hereinafter:During construction, the activities that might cause adverse effects to the area are- Site preparation- Site filling, flattening and reinforcement of the foundation- Transportation of materials and equipment to the site- Construction of infrastructure- Installation of equipment and support facilities for the plantThese activities will be controlled primarily by the construction contractor(s) underagreement(s) with LSTK contractor / JESCO to follow the requirements to be satisfiedat site.During operations, the activities that have an adverse impact on the environment are- Transport and storage of feedstock and product- Operation of the production process- Gaseous waste and liquid waste.Environmental impacts of these activities will be controlled to a very low level satisfyingthe requirements of Karnataka Pollution Control Board (KPCB).Environmental protectionPrevention of Air Pollution