Annexures - WAPCOS - Ministry of Environment and Forests

4. The Ministry of Environment & Forests hereby accords clearance for preconstruction
activities in the proposed site. as per the provisions of
Environmental Impact Assessment Notifications, 2006 and its subsequent
amendment. 2009. In addition to the Terms of reference (TOR) initially granted
vide letter no. letter No: J- 12011/5/2008- IAI dated 25th March 2008, the
following additional TORs are to be included for revising the EIA report:
Provision for minimum release shall be increased to 20 per cent of the
average lean season flow of the 90% dependable year for four
consecutive months by enhancing the Installed Capacity of dedicated unit
to maintain the reasonable discharge for sustenance of aquatic life
between Upper and Lower Demwe projects.
The EMP should include measurable schemes with adequate financial
provision should be made for the Management Plan as a part of EMP.
Appropriate scheme for human resource development in local area as per
CEA guidelines may also be included.
Muck dumping site should be identified carefully with proper approach
road and safe distance of Muck Disposal Sites from River/HFL
Sewage Disposal/treatment for colonies/labour camps should De planned
in details with adequate budget.
Disaster Management Plan should incorporate the provision of adequate
nos of G&D site in upstream area and proper mechanism for flood warning
system in the downstream areas of Assam, especially.
Details of Protected Area i.e. National Park! Sanctuary located within 10
Krn radius should be incorporated in the report.
Hydrology data/series as approved by CWC shall be used for EIAIEMP.
5. As the study area of modified scheme falls with the study area of earlier
approved scheme; hence the baseline data gathered so far be utilized for the
preparation of EIAIEMP report of the Project.
6. The proposal for harnessing the hydropower potential of the allotted stretch upto
EL 589 m wherein the proposal for a Barrage toe power house
based project in the upstream reach is envisaged with provision of free flow river
stretch of about 2 km between consecutive upstream and downstream projects;
the TOR of new scheme shall be considered separately upon receipt of firm
proposal from the developer.
7. For accreditation, the concerned consultant who will be engaged for
preparation of EIAIEMP report is requested to register them with Quality Council
of India (QCI)/NABET under the scheme of accreditation & register.
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