Project: Commercial Complex “City Court”, Village- Sikanderpur, Sector-25 A,Gurgaon

Half-yearly Compliance Report of EC Conditions

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Description / Page No.
Chapter 1 / Compliance of Stipulated Conditions of Environmental Clearance
Part A / Specific Conditions for buildings in operational phase / 3
I. Construction Phase / 3
II. Operation Phase / 5
Part B / General Conditions / 7
Chapter 2 / Details of Environmental Monitoring
2.0 / Introduction / 9
2.1 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring / 9
2.1.1 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations / 9
2.1.2 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology / 9
2.1.3 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results / 10
2.1.4 / Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area / 11
2.1.5 / Stack Emission Monitoring / 12
2.2 / Ambient Noise Monitoring / 13
2.2.1 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations / 13
2.2.2 / Methodology of Noise Monitoring / 13
2.2.3 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Results / 13
2.2.4 / Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area / 14
2.3 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring / 15
2.3.1 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Locations / 15
2.3.2 / Methodology of Groundwater Quality Monitoring / 15
2.3.3 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results / 16
2.3.4 / Discussion on Groundwater Quality in the Study Area / 16
2.4 / Waste water / 17
2.4.1 / Waste Water Quality Monitoring Location / 17
2.4.2 / Waste water Result / 17
2.5 / Soil Monitoring / 18
2.5.1 / Soil Monitoring Locations / 18
2.5.2 / Methodology of Soil Monitoring / 18
2.5.3 / Soil Monitoring Results / 18
2.5.4 / Discussion on Soil Characteristics in the Study Area / 18
Figures
2.1 / Location-wise Variation of Ambient Air Quality / 11
2.2 / Location-wise Variation of Ambient Noise Levels / 14
Annexure
1 / Test results of ambient air, noise, water and soil monitoring / 19

CHAPTER-1

Compliance of Stipulated Conditions of Environmental Clearance

PART A – SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

I. Construction Phase

S. No. /

Conditions of Environmental Clearance

/
Status of Compliance
All required sanitary and hygienic measures should be in place before starting construction activities and to be maintained throughout the construction phase. / All necessary measures were taken during the construction phase of the project. The project is in operation phase now.
Soil and ground water samples will be tested to ascertain that there is no threat to ground water quality by leaching of heavy metals and other toxic contaminants. / Soil samples were regularly tested during the construction phase. Please note that ground water was not extracted during the construction phase; only water through tankers was used for construction phase.
A First aid room as proposed in the project report will be provided in both during construction and operation phase of project / First aid facility was readily available at the project site in the custody of the project in charge during construction phase.
Adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities should be provided for construction workers at the site. The safe disposal of waste water and solid wastes generated during the construction phase should be ensured. / All necessary provisions were made during the construction phase.
Disposal of muck during construction phase should not create any adverse effects on the neighboring communities and disposed taking the necessary precaution for general safety and health aspects of people. / No adverse effect has been created in the neighborhood during the construction of this project
The diesel power generator sets to be used during construction phase should be of enclosed type to prevent noise and should confirm to Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise emission standard. / Low sulphur diesel (LSD) was used during construction of the project and Silent DG sets was used at the project site during construction, which maintained noise and emission within the prescribed limits as per CPCB norms.
Ambient noise levels should conform to standards both during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality should be closely monitored during construction phase. / Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out and it was found to be within the prescribed limit of commercial area standards during day and night.
Vehicles hired for bringing construction material at site should be in good condition and should have valid “pollution under check”(PUC) certificate and to conform to applicable air and noise emission standards and should be operated only during non-peaking hours. / All vehicles brining construction materials at the site were ensured to have PUC certificate and confirms air and noise emission standards. The transportation of construction materials to the project site was restricted to non peak hours.
Construction spoils including bituminous materials and other hazardous materials must not be allowed to contamination watercourses and the dump site for such materials must be secured so that they should not leak into groundwater. / Construction spoils were stored in a dedicated area duly bounded to avoid contamination to the environment in proximity. Insulated lining to prevent contamination from hazardous materials like fuel of DG sets covered storage area. Waste oil of the generations was disposed of through authorized vendors.
Any hazardous waste generated during construction phase should be disposed of as per applicable rules and norms with necessary approvals of the Haryana Pollution Control Board. / Was complied during the construction phase. All guidelines as issued by HSPCB and other concerned bodies were strictly adhered to during the construction of this project.
Regular supervision of the above and other measures of monitoring should be in place all through the construction phase so as to avoid disturbance to the surroundings. / All conditions of the EC were regularly supervised and timely compliance was submitted to the concerned authorities. The surrounding has not been disturbed during the construction of this project.

II. Operation Phase

S. No /

Conditions of Environmental Clearance

/ Status of Compliance
Diesel power generating sets as source of backup power for lifts and common area illumination should be of enclosed type” and conform to rules made under environment (protection) Act 1986, prescribed for air and noise emission standard as per CPCB guidelines Exhausts should be discharged by stack, raised to 4 meters above the rooftop. / DG sets are the source of backup power for lifts and common area illumination. DG sets are enclosed and conform to the rules made under Environment Protection Act 1986 and CPCB Guidelines as issued from time to time. The stack having a height of above 4 meters above the rooftop discharges exhausts.
During night time the noise level measured at the boundary of the building shall be restricted to the permissible levels to comply with the prevalent regulation. / Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out and it was found to be within the prescribed limit of commercial area standards during day and night.
Same can be confirmed with lab reports enclosed in Annexure - 1
The sewage treatment plants should be certified by an independent expert for efficiency as well as adequacy and should submit a report in this regards to the ministry before the project is commissioned for operation. The wastewater should be treated to tertiary levels and after treatment reused for flushing of toilets and gardening etc All efforts shall be made to achieve zero discharge from the premises. / The report for efficiency and adequacy has already been submitted to MoEF. Further, the test reports enclosed in Annexure – 1indicate that the results are within prescribed standards.
The treated water from STP is used for cooling, flushing and gardening purpose to achieve zero discharge of water from the premises.
Oil & grease trap shall be provided to remove oil and grease from the surface run of and suspended matter shall be removed in a setting tank before its utilization for rainwater harvesting. / It is being complied.
The solid waste generated should be properly collected & segregated before disposal into municipal bins for further processing .STP sludge shall be used as manure for gardening. / There is proper segregation of solid waste. STP sludge is being used as manure for gardening.
Any hazardous waste including biomedical waste should be disposed of as per applicable rules & norms with necessary approvals of the Haryana Pollution Control Board. / All hazardous waste shall be disposed off as per applicable rules of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board.
The green belt design along the periphery of the plot shall achieve attenuation factor conforming to the day and night noise standards prescribed for commercial land use. The open spaces inside the plot should be suitably landscaped and covered with vegetation of indigenous variety. / The green belt is designed along the periphery of the plot to reach attenuation factor confirming to the day and night prescribed noise standards.
The noise level reports are enclosed in Annexure – 1.
Open spaces in the plot are suitably landscaped and covered with vegetation of indigenous variety.
Increment pollution loads on the ambient air quality, noise and water quality should be periodically monitored after commissioning of the project. / Periodic monitoring is being conducted from time to time.
Rain water harvesting and ground water recharging shall be practiced the ground water levels and its quality should be monitored regularly in consultation with the CGWA. / Same is being complied with.
The solar energy shall be used for lighting common areas and verifiable measures shall be adopted for energy conservation and water conservation. / Water through tankers was used during construction phase of this project
The solar energy shall be used for lighting common areas and verifiable measures shall be adopted for energy conservation and water conservation. / Same is being complied with as per guidelines of HAREDA and other concerned authorities to maximize energy conservation.
A report on the energy conservation measures should be prepared incorporating details about building materials & technology. R&U Factors ETC. / Energy conservation is being implied as per ECBC norms of Ministry of Power.
The value of R&U for the building envelope should meet the requirement of the hot & humid climatic location. Details of the building envelope should be worked out and furnished in three month time. / Same is being complied with in accordance with ECBC norms of Ministry of Power

PART B – GENERAL CONDITIONS

S. No. /

Conditions of Environmental Clearance

/ Status of Compliance
The environmental safeguards contained in the document should be implemented in letter and spirit. / The environmental safeguards contained in the EIA/EMP were implemented in the operation phase. Same are also being implemented during operation phase of the project
Provision should be made for the supply of kerosene or cooking gas and pressure cooker to the laborers during construction phase. / Necessary provisions were made during the construction phase.
All the laborers to be engaged for construction works should be screened for health and adequately treated before the issue of work permits. / It was complied with during the construction phase.
6 monthly monitoring reports should be submitted to the Ministry and its Regional Office. / Six monthly monitoring reports are being submitted timely in every six months to the MoEF and its Regional Office This report has been prepared for the month of June 2013 to November 2013 and is being submitted on 1stweek of November 2013.
Officials from the Regional Office of MOEF, Chandigarh who would be monitoring the implementation of environmental safeguards should be given full corporation, facilities and document/ data by the project proponents during their inspection. / Officials from MoEF visiting the project site will be provided with full co-operation. Copy of all the documents has been submitted to the MoEF, Regional Office, Chandigarh.
In the case of any change(s) in the scope of the project, the project would require a fresh appraisal by the ministry. / There is no change in the scope of work.
The ministry reserves the right to add additional safeguard measures subsequently, if found necessary, and to take action including revoking of the environment clearance under the provision of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to ensure effective implementation of the suggested safeguard measures in time bound and satisfactory manner. / Any additional environmental safeguard measures if added by MoEF, which will be implemented by us in true sprit.
All other statutory clearance such as the approvals for storage of diesel from chief controller of Explosives, Fire Department, civil Aviation Depatment (if required). Forests Department, Wildlife Act 1972 etc. / All other statutory clearances such as the approvals from Chief Controller of Explosives for underground diesel storage tank, Fire Department, Airport Authority of India have been obtained. There is no forest land, therefore forest and wildlife clearance is not required.
A copy of the environmental clearance letter would be marked to the local NGO(s), if any for their information. / Agreed & noted.
The project proponent should advertise in at least two local newspaper widely circulated in the region, one of which shall be in the vernacular language informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and copies of clearance letters are available with the HPCB and may also be seen on the web site of the ministry of environment and forest at Copy of the same should be forwarded to the regional office of the ministry at Chandigarh. / Advertisement regarding environmental clearance letter was published in two local newspapers. Hence complied.
These stipulations would be enforced among other under the provisions of the water (prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1974, The air act,1981, The environment Act, 1986 and the public liability Act, 1991. / The project will function under all the guidelines under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the Public Liability (Insurance) Act, 1991.
The project authority will enter in the MOU with all buyers, if any, of the property, shops etc. to ensure of maintenance of the assets by owners of the building. / The project proponent already has MOU with the tenants to ensure operation and maintenance of the assets.
Under the provisions of environment Act 1986, legal action shall be initiated against the project proponent if it was found that construction of the project has started without obtaining environmental clearance. / No construction work was started before obtaining the Environmental Clearance.

CHAPTER- 2

Details of Environmental Monitoring

2.0INTRODUCTION

M/s DLF Ltd. was granted its Environmental Clearance on 21-625/2006-IA.III dated 3rd April, 2007 for Construction of Commercial Complex “City Court” in village Sikanderpur, Sector- 25A, Gurgaon, Haryana.

2.1AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

2.1.1Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out at two locations, one being near the main gate and one location is near the parking area of the building to assess the ambient air quality of the project site. This will enable to have a comparative analytical understanding about air quality and the changes in the air environment in the study area with respect to the condition prevailing. The locations of the ambient air quality monitoring stations are given in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

S. No. / Location /

Location Name/ Description

1. / AAQ1 / Near Main Gate
2. / AAQ2 / Near Parking Area

AAQ-1: Near Main Gate

The sampler was placed near main gate of building and was free from any obstructions. Surroundings of the sampling site represent commercial environmental setting

AAQ-2: Near Parking Area

The sampler was placed near the parking area. Vicinity represents commercial environmental setting.

2.1.2Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology

Monitoring was conducted in respect of the following parameters:

Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5)

Particulate Matter 10 (PM 10)

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

The duration of sampling of PM 2.5, PM10, SO2 and NOx were 8 hourly continuous monitoring this is to allow a comparison with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. This is to allow a comparison with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

The air samples were analyzed as per standard methods specified by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and IS: 5182. The techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring and minimum detectable levels are given in Table 2.2.

Fine Particulate Sampler instruments have been used for monitoring Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5 i.e. <2.5 microns), and Respirable Dust Sampler was used for sampling Respirable fraction (<10 microns), gaseous pollutants like SO2, and NOx. Bladder and Aspirator bags were used for collection Carbon monoxide samples. Gas Chromatography techniques have been used for the estimation of CO.

Table 2.2 Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No. / Parameter / Technique / Technical Protocol
1 / Particulate Matter 2.5 / Fine Particulate Sampler, Gravimetric Method / IS-5182 (Part-IV)
2 / Particulate Matter 10 / Respirable Dust Sampler, with cyclone separator, Gravimetric Method / IS-5182 (Part-23)
3 / Sulphur dioxide / Modified West and Gaeke / IS-5182 (Part- II)
4 / Oxides of Nitrogen / Jacob & Hochheiser / IS-5182 (Part-VI)
5 / Carbon Monoxide / Gas Chromatography / IS-5182 (Part-X)

2.1.3Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

The detailed on-site monitoring results of PM 2.5, PM 10, SO2, NOx and CO are presented in Table 2.3.

Table 2.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

Figure 2.1 Location-wise Variation of Ambient Air Quality