Environment Clearance
The Environmental Clearance of the project is obtained from Ministry of Environment and Forests & Climate Change (MoEF & CC) following the procedure specified in EIA Notification 2006. The projects have been divided into different categories viz. A, B1 & B2, depending upon potential of environmental impacts and capacity.
As per EIA notification 2006, clearance for pre-construction activities and approval to Terms of Reference (ToR) for undertaking the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies and preparation of Environmental management plans (EMP) is given by MOEF & CC at scoping stage. ToR provides a format and structure for EIA and EMP reports and parameters to be considered while appraising the project proponent to have all detailed information to address all issues, undertake field data collection, identify impacts and propose mitigation measures as part of EMP. Thereafter, comprehensive EIA studies are conducted through accredited/ reputed consultants. After completion of EIA/ EMP studies, Public Hearing is conducted through the concerned State Pollution Control Board.
After completion of the public hearing, the environmental concerns expressed during the process are addressed in the draft EIA & EMP reports. The final EIA & EMP reports and executive summary, Detailed Project Report (DPR) and proceedings of Public Hearing are submitted to MoEF for appraisal by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF. After recommendation of EAC, Environmental clearance is issued to the project subject to compliance of conditions stipulated in the clearance letter.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES OF NHPC HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS ARE AS UNDER:
As per EIA notification 2006, clearance for pre-construction activities and approval to Terms of Reference (ToR) for undertaking the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies and preparation of Environmental management plans (EMP) is given by MOEF & CC at scoping stage. ToR provides a format and structure for EIA and EMP reports and parameters to be considered while appraising the project proponent to have all detailed information to address all issues, undertake field data collection, identify impacts and propose mitigation measures as part of EMP. Thereafter, comprehensive EIA studies are conducted through accredited/ reputed consultants. After completion of EIA/ EMP studies, Public Hearing is conducted through the concerned State Pollution Control Board.
After completion of the public hearing, the environmental concerns expressed during the process are addressed in the draft EIA & EMP reports. The final EIA & EMP reports and executive summary, Detailed Project Report (DPR) and proceedings of Public Hearing are submitted to MoEF for appraisal by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF. After recommendation of EAC, Environmental clearance is issued to the project subject to compliance of conditions stipulated in the clearance letter.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES OF NHPC HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS ARE AS UNDER:
- Teesta VI, Sikkim
- Ranjit IV, Sikkim
- Salal-II PS, UT of J&K
- Dulhasti-I PS, UT of J&K
- Uri-I PS, UT of J&K
- Uri-II PS, UT of J&K
- Sewa-II PS, UT of J&K
- Nimmo Bazgo PS, UT of Ladakh
- Chutak PS, UT of Laddakh
- Kishanganga PS, UT of J&K
- Chamera-I PS, Himachal Pradesh
- Chamera-II PS, Himachal Pradesh
- Chamera-III PS, Himachal Pradesh
- Parbati-II HEP, Himachal Pradesh
- Parbati-III HEP, Himachal Pradesh
- Dhauliganga-I PS, Uttarakhand
- Tanakpur PS, Uttarakhand
- TLD-III PS, West Bengal
- TLD-IV PS, West Bengal
- Rangit_III PS, Sikkim
- Teesta-IV HEP, Sikkim
- Teesta-V PS, Sikkim
- Subansiri Lower HEP, Assam & Arunachal Pradesh
- Dibang Multipurpose Project, Arunachal Pradesh
- Tawang-I HEP, Arunachal Pradesh
- Tawang-II HEP, Arunachal Pradesh
- Loktak Downstream HEP, Manipur
- Amendment in Environmental Clearance (EC) to the earlier EC of Tanakpur Power Station for Construction of Head Regulator and Indo-Nepal Link Canal.
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