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

1ANNEXURE-VIITerms of Reference (TOR)The terms of reference for EIRA Studies for the proposed (DAP / NPK) Fertilizer ManufacturingPlant at Mangalore are as underI. Environmental Impact AssessmentI.1.0 IntroductionDAP / NPK is an important fertilizer without which Indian agriculture cannot survive and Governmentof India is bound to support this industry through conducive policies/subsidies. All southern states ofIndia namely Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have enough demand for DAP/NPKfertilizers, SSP, which is a poor farmer’s fertilizer (Price-wise), is an option to optimize the use ofPhosphatic fertilizers. It also helps to treat sulphur deficiency in soils (40% Indian soil are sulphurdeficient) as well for further enhancement of yields at the least cost. Various crops which requiremore of sulphur and phosphate are oilseeds, pulses, sugarcane, fruits and vegetables, tea etc, SSP isan essential fertilizer. GOI is encouraging use of SSP by giving subsidy.It is proposed to set up Complex (DAP / NPK) Fertilizer Manufacturing Plant at Mangalore. It isproposed to prepare Environmental Impact Assessment Report based on one season and three seasonsenvironmental quality data and Risk Assessment (RA) report with the following scope and detailedwork plan. The scope of work presented here is subjected to revision based on scrutiny and reviewof the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) members of Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) andto decide upon the comprehensive terms of reference (ToR) for the preparation of EIA and RA inrespect of the proposed activity.I.2.0 Objectives of the StudyThe Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study will based on one season monitoring data followedby submission of comprehensive (three season) report. The EIA studies will be carried out as per theguidelines and requirements of Ministry of Environment and Forest, Central Pollution Control Boardand the State Pollution Control Board.