Dacca Steel Works Limited

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT
(EIA)
PREPARED FOR
DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED
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INDEX
SL NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

ABBREVIATION 7-8
GLOSSARY 9-10
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 12
CHAPTER-1
1.0 INTRODUCTION 25
1.1 Background 26
1.2 Need of EIA 26
1.3 Ideal EIA System 27
1.4 Objective of EIA Study 27
1.5 Literature Review 28
1.6 Methodology 28
1.7 EIA TEAM 29
1.8 Limitation 29
1.9 Acknowledgement 29
CHAPTER-2
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Company Profile 30
2.2 Details of Product and Raw materials 32
2.3 Brief Discussion of the project 31
2.4 Waste Generation 34
CHAPTER-3
3.0 ATP (Air Treatment Plant)
3.1 Definition 36
3.2 ATP of DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED 36
3.3 Need of ATP 36
3.5 Typical process flow/ details of the process 36
3.6 ATP Operation and Maintenance Plan 37
3.7 Green Belt & Eco system Development 37
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CHAPTER-4
4.0 POLICY AND LEGAL CONSIDARATIONS
4.1 INTRODUCTION 38
4.2 Environmental Policy 38
4.3 Compliance 38
4.4 Pollution Prevention 38
4.5 Communication 39
4.6 Continues Improvement 39
4.7 Bangladesh National Environmental Policy 1992 39
4.8 The Boilers Act 1923 44
4.9 The Factory Act 1965 40
4.10 COMPLAINCE WITH DoE/ EIA GUIDELINES 61
4.11 COMPLAINCE WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 61-71
CHAPTER-5
5.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT
5.1 Physical Environment 55
5.2 Ecological Resources 64
5.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITION 65
CHAPTER-6
6.0 IDENTIFICATION AND POTENTIAL IMPACT
6.1 General Consideration 66
6.2 Scoping Impacts 67
6.2.1 CHECK LIST 67
6.2.2 Graded Matrix 67
CHAPTER-7
7.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
AND MITIGATION MEASURE
7.1 IMPACTS DURING PRE-CONSTRUCTION 70
7.2 IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION 70
7.3 IMPACTS DURING OPPRATION 70
7.4 Cumulative impacts and mitigation process 75
CHAPTER-8
8.0 ENVIRONMRET MANAGEMNT PLAN
8.1 Environment Management Plan (EMP) 77
8.2 ADMINSTRATIVE ASPECTS OF EMP 77
8.3 DISASTER MANGMENT PLAN 81
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8.5 DO'S AND DON'T'S CHECKLIST 82
8.6 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL 84
8.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 85
CHAPTER-9
9.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
9.1 The 'No Build 'Scenario 86
9.2 Site Alternatives 86
CHAPTER-10
10.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
10.1 Public meeting and survey 87
10.2 General Finding of the meeting and survey 112
10.3 Summary of special concern 113
CHAPTER-11
11.0 CONCLUSIONS
114-115
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LIST OF TABLE
Table List of Tables Page No.

Table 2.2.1 Project details of DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED 30
Table: 2.3.1 List of Machinery 33
Table 4.1 Bangladesh Standards Ambient Air Quality 67
Table-4.2 Bangladesh Standards for Noise 68
Table-4.3 Bangladesh Standards for Odor 68
Fable-4.4 Bangladesh Standards for Sewage Discharge 69
Table-4.5 Bangladesh Standards for Industrial and Project Effluent 70
Table 5.1.7 The comparison of DWASA groundwater withdrawal and 78

Decline of water
Table 5.1.1: Result of ground water Parameters 79
Table: 5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Analysis 80

Table 5.2.1.1 Flora Species in the Study Area 81
Table: 5.2.2.4 Avian Species 82
Table: 5.2.1.3 Avian species those are commonly seen around project 82
area are:
Table - 6.2.2.1 Graded Matrix for the DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED 86
Table. 8.1: Mitigation/Enhancement Measure during Pre-Construction, 96-101
Construction and Operation stages of DACCA STEEL WORKS
LIMITED
Table 8.4.1 Tree
DACCAPlantation
STEELProgram
WORKS LIMITED 103
Table 8.7.1 Environmental Monitoring Programs during Pre- Construction, 108-110

Construction and Operation Stages
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LIST OF FIGURE
Figure List of Figure Page No.

Figure: 2.3.1 Production Process flow of DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED 39
Figure 2.4.1 Waste generation flow Chart 41

Figure 3.6.1 ATP Management Cell 45
Figure 3.7.1 ECO system development 47
Figure 4.1: Present Environmental site/Technical Clearance Procedure for 65
project in Bangladesh.
Figure 4.2 Steps Involved Environmental Clearance
66
Figure: 7:4:1 Cumulative Impact (air/land/water) 93
Figure: 7.4.2 Cumulative impact (air pollution) mitigation 94

Figure: 7.4.3: Cumulative impact (soil pollution) mitigation
106
Figure: 8.6.1 Environmental Management Cell
106
ANNEXURES
Sl No DESCRIPTION Page No.

Annexure 1 MachineryList
116
Annexure 2 Factory Layout Plan
Annexure 3 Location Map 117
Annexure 4 Approve TOR

118
Annexure 5 Trade License, TIN certificate, BOI, Site clearance certificate, 119
NOC,
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ABBREVIATION
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ABBREVIATION
BECA Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act
DoE Department of Environment
V
DG Director General
DC Deputy Commissioner
BBS Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
BMD Bangladesh Metrological Department
BWDB Bangladesh Water Development Board
ECR Environment Conservation Rules 1997
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP Environmental Management Plan
ECA Environmental Conservation Act 199
EQS Environmental quality standards

GIS Geographic Information system
GOB Government of Bangladesh
GPS Global positioning system
LGED Local Government Engineering Department
MoEF Ministry of Environment and Forests
NGMAP National Environment Management Action Plan

PAP Project Affected person
PCP Project Concept paper
PDB Power development Board
RCC Resource Control Company
SEL Significant Environmental Impacts
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GLOSSARY
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GLOSSARY
Adverse Impact: An impact that is considered undesirable.

Ambient Air: Surrounding air.
Aquatic: Growing or living in or near water.
Bangla: Bengali Language.
Baseline (or existing) condition: The 'baseline' essential comprises the factual understanding and
interpretation of existing environmental, social and health condition of where the business activity
is proposed. Understanding the baseline shall also include those trends present within it, and
especially how changes could regardless of the presence of the project, i.e. the 'No development
option'.
Bazar: Market.
Beel: A 'back swamp' or description. Can be either perennial or seasonal.
Beneficial Impacts: Impacts, which are considered to be desirable and useful.
Biological Diversity: The variety of life forms, the different plants, animals and microorganisms,
genes they contain and the ecosystems they form. It is usually considered at three levels; genetic
diversity, species diversity and ecological diversity.
Ecosystem: A dynamic complex of plant, animal, fungal and microorganism communities and
associated non-living environment interacting as an ecological unit.
Emission: The total amount of solid and airs pollutant emitted into the atmosphere from a given
source within a given time, as indicated, for e.g. in grams per cubic meter of gas or by a relative
measure, upon discharge from the source.
Endangered species: Species in danger of extinction and whose survival is unlikely if the
existing conditions continue to operate. Included among those are species whose numbers have
been reduced to a critical level or whose habitats have been so drastically reduced that they are
deemed to suffer from immediate danger of extinction.
Environmental effects: The measurable changes, in tire natural system of productivity and
environmental quality, resulting from a development activity.
Environmental impact assessment (EIA)/ Environmental assessment: The systematic,
reproducible and interdisciplinary identification, prediction and evaluation, mitigation and
management of impacts from a proposed development and its reasonable alternatives, sometimes
known as environmental assessment.
Environmental Impact: An estimate or judgment of the significance and value of environmental
effects for natural, socio-economic and human receptors.
Environmental Management plan (EMP): A plan to undertake an array of follow-up activities
which provide for the sound environmental management of a project/intervention so that adverse
environmental impacts are minimized and mitigated; beneficial environmental effects are
maximized; and sustainable development is ensured.
Environmental Management: Managing the productivity use of natural resources without
reducing their productivity and quality.
Erosion: Process in which wind and water removes materials from their original place; for
instance, soil washed away from an agricultural field.
Evaluation: The process of looking back at what has been really done or accomplished.
Fauna: A collective term denoting the animals occurring in a particular region or period.
Field Reconnaissance: A field activity that confirms the information gathered through secondary.
Sources: This field study is essentially a rapid appraisal.
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Flora: All of the plants found in a given area.
Habitat: The natural home or environment for a plant or animal.
Household: A household is identified as a dwelling unit where one or more persons live and eat
together with common cooking arrangement. Process living in the same dwelling unit having
separated cooking arraignment constitute separate household.
Important Environmental Component (IEC): These are environmental components of
biophysical or socio-economic importance to one or more interested parties. The use of important
environmental components helps to focus the environmental assessment.
Initial Environmental Assessment (IEE) / Evaluation: Preliminary analysis undertaken to
ascertain whether there is sufficient likely significant adverse impact to warrant a full EIA. In
some countries, use of initial assessment forms a meaning of "sourcing" proposed projects.
Khal: Small, Channel, Cannel.
Land use: Types include agriculture, settlement, pisciculture and industries.
Mauza: A Bangla word for the smallest government administrative are corresponding to village
revenue unit.
Mitigation: An action which may prevent or minimize adverse impacts and enhance beneficial
impacts.
Negative Impact: Negative chance from the existing situation due to the project.
Public involvement/public consultation. A range of techniques that can be used to inform, consult
or interact with stakeholders affected / to be affected by a proposal.
Reversible impact: Air environmental impact that recovers either through natural process or with
human assistance (e.g., cutting off fish migration by an embankment might be reversible at a later
stage if a proper regulator is built).
Stakeholders: Those who may be potentially affected by a proposal, e.g., local people, the
proponent, government agencies, NGOs, donors and others, all parties who may be affected by
the project or to take an interest in it.
Taka: Unit of Bangladeshi currency.
Terrestrial: Living on land.
Thana: Sub-district level of government administration, compressing several unions under
district.
Union: Smallest unit of local self-government comprising several villages.
Upazila: Sub-district name. Upazila introduced in 1982.
Zila: Bengali word of district.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED, a Steel Billet manufacturing company from MS melting
Scrap is located on the Dhaka Mymensingh Road of Turag River, outside and to the Wast of Dhaka,
and north of Gazipur. The complex is located in Shimrail under Tongi I/A Upazila within Latitude
90°23'53" North and Longitude 90°37'13" East. The Entire complex is completely enclosed, covers
an area of about 506 Decimal and owned by the Bangladesh Steel Engineerig Corpration -
Managing Director.
The major infrastructure within the complex include: (i) 10-Storied SMS Building (ii) 10-Storied
Rolling Mill Building (iii) 5-Stoiried Central Store Building (iv) Bag House of Dedusting/APC
System (v) Central WTP with Cooling Towers & Circulation System (vi) Air Compressor,
Generator, MRSS (vii) Rolling Mill ECR (viii) Roll-shop & Workshop (ix) Cable & Miss-roll
Storage Area (x) Spectrometer & Physical Testing Laboratory (xi) Gas Storage Area (xii) Weighing
Scale Zone (xiii) Product Dispatch Clearance Station
This document constitutes Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of DACCA STEEL WORKS
LIMITED.
The report prepared as a requirement of the project proponent in order to get Environmental
Clearance Certificate (ECC) from DoE.
The EIA report contains an assessment of the existing environment in the context of this project.
The objective is to identify the key environmental resources of the project area and assessment of
the impacts, which might result from the operation of the project.
The report is comprised of 11 comprehensive chapters which include general discussion,
environmental legislation and procedure for getting environmental clearance certificate, description
of the project and its surrounding environment. Impacts that may be generated have been identified
and mitigation and enhancement measure have been suggested. A comprehensive format on
Environmental Management plan has also been developed.
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Project Definition, Location & Site
To fuel industrial growth, reduce import dependency of basic Dacca Steel Billet, manufacture and
market world class Dacca Steel Billet with outstanding product quality, product development
capabilities and outstanding services. The plant is operated by distributed control system which is
designed with fully automation facilities state of the art plants with latest technology of the world.
These plants are Environment friendly and energy economic. Utmost care has been attached to all
operation units for the maximum safety of all executives and workers in the plants.
DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED will be a leading manufacturer of Steel Billet in

Bangladesh. There is a huge demand of Dacca Steel Billet product in our country. The Project is
interim of its users may also be called as backward linkage project of re-rolling mills etc.
DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED is a certified company and utilizes the standard as
guidelines to monitor and control all the activities related to production, Quality Control and
Quality Assurance with a clear focus on customer requirements & Satisfaction.
DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED is located at 76/78 Tongi I/A Gagipur-1710, and is
easily accessible by all kinds of transports. The project site is about 2.0km away from Tongi bus
stand, Gazipur1710 and of River Turag.
Production & Manufacturing Process

The project is Steel Billet manufacturing company. The final product capacity is –
Product Name Amount

Steel Billet 270000TPA
Rolled Finished Product 240000TPA
Dacca Steel Works Limited can refer to the steel works making rolled products from iron ore,
but it also designs, more precisely the plant where steel semi-finished casting products
(blooms, ingots, slabs, billets) are made from scraps.
Dacca Steel is a product of a large and technologically complex industry having strong
forward and backward linkages in terms of material flows and income generation. Main
products for the steel-making line are CCM square billets, mainly used to produce low alloy
high strength steel and common carbon steel, with following specifications:CCM square
billets: 130X130 mm, cut-to-length: 6-8m.
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The manufacturing of the Dacca Steel Works Limited has been shown in the flow diagram. The
main processes involved in the production of Dacca Steel billet from the raw materials of Steel
melting Scrap are –
Collecting Ferroalloy & Purchased or self-produced Scrap

Furnace (Induction Type & Ladle Refining Type)
Tundish
Qualified Billet
Production Process Plan
Because the newly-built steel plant can realize the 270,000 TPA capacity, according to the site
actual situation, to make sure of realizing technical process and smooth transportation on site, the
equipment layout adopts compact method, and is optimized greatly, which can shorten the process
and keep it run smoothly. The designed process: scrap→intermediate frequency induction
furnace(“IF” or “induction furnace” for short)→Ladle refining furnace→continuous casting
machine for square billet→transfer billets to cooling bed and stockpiling.
1. Melt Bay:
2 sets of 30t IF and 35t LF are placed in the melting bay in proper order. The charging method of
IF adopts tilting charging car. Scrap through charging car is charged into IF and realize IF
continuous charging. LF is set alongside with the IF on the left, and adopts on-line layout with IF.
IF tapping car drives directly to the LF, which saves time by skipping the liquid steel transfer by
crane. The continuous casting machine will be diagonally opposite the LF, so that the ladle turret
will turn and cross bays for casting, which helps to supply the qualified liquid steel from LF to
CCM continuously. There are slag storage area, ladle slide assemble & disassemble and storage
area, and ladle heating area, etc. The functions of all areas can be brought into fully play;
meanwhile, this simplifies the crane operation, and rationalizes the power supply, water
supply, and charging arrangement.
2. Maintenance bay for continuous casting equipment:

This bay will share the 30/5t and 10t crane with scrap bay. It is mainly responsible for scrap
charging, the transfer of CCM tundish and the maintenance transfer of withdrawal straightener,
mold, etc.
3. Billet discharging bay:

The billets through slide rail type cooling bed will be shifted by crane to stacking, and then be
transported by flat car to the steel rolling workshop. Hot charging billet through transferring roller
table is directly transfer to the roller table of rolling mill.
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Process operation
Scrap dosing:
（1）Scrap charging is through tilting trolley to charge.
（2）Treatment on long scrap
Long scraps shall be cut first, in order that they can enter the induction furnace
smoothly.
Operation & Maintenance of induction furnace:
（1）Induction furnace feeding

Scrap shall be charged into the induction furnace with charging trolley. The second hopper of
scrap shall be charged after the first one being fully melted; then the third one, the fourth one,
until the liquid capacity meets the discharging requirement.
（2）Melting
The scrap in the induction furnace shall be heated with max. power at the start, then keep
charging scrap into furnace, and stop charging until the later stage of melting. To stop reheating
when liquid steel meets the requirements on temperature or keep the temperature with proper
power. Dephosphorization shall be performed if high phosphorus content shows. The slag shall be
discharged by tilting the furnace several times when liquid steel level reaches to certain height.
Ferroalloy shall be charged into the furnace after liquid steel reaches to certain capacity, to adjust
the chemical component of liquid steel. Then increase the temperature after sampling analysis to
meet requirements on tapping.
（3）Tapping
Check the volume, chemical components and temperature of liquid steel
before tapping. Before tapping of induction furnace, the ladle will be lifted by overhead to the
tapping car. Meanwhile, the furnace body tilts slowly to the tapping side. It will be tilted back
immediately after finish tapping. After finish tapping, the refractories in furnace lining should be
checked and maintained in time.
（4）Slag discharging
The slag discharging will share the tapping car; the slag pot will be placed on the tapping car, and
the furnace tilts to discharge the slag; when the slag pot is filled up, the crane will lift the slag pot
on the tapping car, and transfer it to the slag yard and discharge.
（5）Furnace shell and lining repairing
When the service life comes to its end according to the furnace replacement and lining
maintenance process, the furnace lining shall be re-rammed after liquid steel fully discharged and
cooled.
Hot repairing, dismantling, building and baking of ladle:

After each pouring, dump the remnant, and carry out hot repairing on ladle. It contains: clean
ladle, install the slide plate of sliding nozzle, nozzle, fill stuffing sand in the ladle nozzle, etc.
After hot repairing, the ladle will be lifted to the ladle heating system for heating and preserving
temperature. If ladle lining broken, the ladle shall be transferred to ladle repairing area for lining
dismantling, then build a new lining. The newly-built ladle shall be transported to the ladle heater
for baking as per the reheating process curve.
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Ladle refining furnace:
In the process flow from IF to LF then to CCM, IF as primary melting furnace finish smelting and
alloying. Desulfuration, reduction refining, chemical components trimming and temperature
adjustment of steel liquid will be carried out in LF to shorten melting time, improve product
quality. LF can function to coordinate the production of IF and CCM and achieve sequence
continuous casting and the target of high yield and low consumption. Based on the demand of
producing steel grade, the equipment chooses one set of 35t 3-phase ladle refining furnace.
Dedusting:
To improve working conditions of workshop, one set of 500000Nm3/h bag-type de-dustor is
select to control fume and dust produced during steelmaking. Fume is collected with fume
collecting cover placed in melting workshop, the original fume temperature is about 800~1150℃,
the cooled and collected fume temperature is ＜120℃, and will be guided into the bag-type
de-dustor shared by the two induction furnaces and one LF, then discharged into air after being
filtered.
Description of Existing Environment

Physical Environment
Climate, Geology, Soil
The region has a tropical climate. There are to marked season from April to October, during
which more than 85% of the total annual rainfall occurs and the dry season from November to
March. The mean annual rainfall in the area is about 2200mm, with peak rainfall occurring during
June to August Maximum annual average temperature is around 34.1°C in April and minimum
annual average temperature is 13.6° C in January Maximum average relative humidity for the
project area is found as 81% in the month of September whereas minimum relative humidity is
59% in the month of March. From November to February, the wind directions are from north to
northeast and from March to October it is from south to southeast. The maximum wind speed
prevails during the month of May, which is 7.63m/sec.
The land types are classified on the basis of maximum depth of flooding. The depth of high land
is 0.3m, sow land is 3.0m, medium high land is 0.9m and medium low land is 1.8m respectively.
The study area mainly composed of two major physiographic units,
Air quality
Ambient concentration of SMP, NOx and SO2 are significantly lower composed to the national air
quality standard. Air quality data collected in 23 Jun, 2021, which is near the project site, also
shows that the air quality parameters (NOx SO2 and SPM) are within the national standard.
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Noise
As a part of EIA, baseline noise level measurements were conducted at different locations within
the complex during day and night times. Noise level was also measured continuously at the main
road located near the proposed site for 14 hours shows that noise level doesn't exceeds the
allowable level of 60dBa for mixed area. In addition to development of green belt within the
premise the company is committed to carry out afforestation and biodiversity improvement
program in the surrounding village. DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. will have also responsible
for Eco friendly eco system developments around the project are by community cooperation.
River Water Level

From the recorded data of the Lakhya for the period 1988-2009 collected by Bangladesh Water
Development Board (BWDB) the maximum levels at high tide and low tide level are found to be
6.93 and 6.90 m, respectively in the year 1998 whereas minimum water levels at high and low
tide periods are 0.92 and 0.63 m receptively as found in 1995. It must be noted here that BWDB
does not take either discharge or water level measurement during the dry season, only the data
during the whole year. That data shows that during the wet season, the water levels of the Lakhya
are not influenced much be tidal effect. There is a rise in water level with commencement of
monsoon rainfall from May/ June till September to October. Tidal influence during that period
only reduces the extent of monsoon flooding.
Water Quality
Analysis of groundwater carried out in this study shoe that the measured parameters satisfy the
Bangladesh Drinking water standard and the WHO guideline value. Dissolved Oxygen (DO) was
monitored adjacent to the complex on May 12, 2021. Ground water level exists at a deep
(Generally 0.5-3 m) depth, which is being recharged mainly by infiltration of rain water. DACCA
STEEL WORKS LTD is using supplied water from its own of Deep Tube Well & is striving to
reduce the consumption.
Ecological Environment
Common aquatic floral species in areas within and surrounding the project side include water
hyacinth -Eichhorniacrassipes, Khudipana-Lemna perpusila, and Kalmi-Ipomoea aquatic. No
aquatic tree and aquatic shrub were identified within the study are. The study area supports
various terrestrial flora, some of which of this grow naturally, while most have been planted and
these have commercial values. No threated floral species has been identified in the study areas. A
couple of threated wildlife species have been identified in the study area (not within steel area).
Socio-economic Environment
As a part of the Environmental Impact Assessment, a rapid socio-economic study was carried out
to assess the current baseline of socio- economic condition of the areas surrounding the proposed
project site (1 km - 5 km). Efforts were made to identify the socio-economic attributes that may
be impacted due to the proposed projects activities. The study appears to have mixed socio-
economic environment; thousands of the people having diverse occupations (day laborer to
government service holders) live in the area. The people of the study area are predominantly
Muslim. Educational institutions are present in the area. The local economy depends primarily on
the surrounding industrial establishment and small business.
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Gas supply is available in the area; over 86 percent of respondents use gas for cooking, while
about 14 percent use good of fuel for every day cooking. Majority of respondents use tube-well as
the source for domestic water supply. About ninety-nine percent of respondents reported getting
health-care from private clinic. Most respondents are quite happy with the overall quality of
educational facilities available in their localities.
Potential Environmental Impacts

Environmental Impact during Construction Phase
Physico-chemical Impacts
Impact on Water Quality and General Environment
Waste and wastewater can be generated during the construction phase of the project include
construction debris and wastes (e.g., from labor sheds), human wastes from construction
processes. This wastewater could lead to pollution of water and general environment, if not
properly disposed.
Air Quality Impacts

During the construction phase, the important sources of emissions would include from the
operations of constructions equipment and machineries, project vehicles carrying construction
materials/ debris to/ from site. Particulate matter may be generated from stone (aggregate)
crushing earthworks, materials storage area, and unpaved roads.
Noise level
For assessment of noise level during construction phase, that project activities were divided into
three major classes- (i) general site and plant construction, (ii) water and air treatment plant
construction, and (iii) access road construction. From the noise model simulation, it appears that
the noise level would not exceed the baseline level during the construction.
Socio-economic Impacts
Environmental problems that are perceived by the respondents in the study area includes water
pollution, air pollution, industrial pollution, noise pollution, over pollution, deforestation,
diseases, poor sanitation, arsenic contamination of ground water, river bank erosion,
sedimentation of water bodies etc.
According to the survey, the most pressing problem is air pollution in terms of the percentage of
responses. The survey reveals that, air pollution have been mentioned by 37.8% followed by
industrial pollution (3.0%), water pollution (2.0%), and Burning fuel, trees and agriculture residue
(1.0%). Besides, health and sanitation problem and over population have also been mentioned by
97.0% and 91.9% respective as low status of problem. The survey also reveals that 6.2% of the
households mentioned noise pollution as moderately impacted in the study area.
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Table: Percentage Distribution of Households Surveyed Showing the Status of Environmental
Problem
Status of Environment problem
No. Problem Service Moderate Low Total
Water Pollution 15.3 2.0 3.1 79.6 100.0
-
Air Pollution 37.8 22.4 39.8 100.0
-
Industrial Pollution 3.0 4.1 92.6 100.0
-
Burning tree levels and agriculture 53.2 1.0 45.8 100.0
-
Over Pollution 10 7.1 91.9 100.0
- - -
Deforestation 100.0 100.0
- -
River/Cannel bank erosion 92.8 7.2 100.0
- -
Land erosion 99.0 1.0 100.0
RRrReresidues - -
Flash floods 97.9 2.1 100.0
- -
Arsenic contamination 94.6 5.4 100.0
- -
Sedimentation of water bodies 99.0 1.0 100.0
- -
Health and sanitation problem 3.0 97.0 100.0
- - -
Disease 100.0 100.0
-
Noise pollution 46.9 6.2 46.9 00.0
Transport and Communication:

During construction phase, some additional traffic will be generated for bringing in
construction material and equipment. This traffic will pass through heavily traveled
Dhaka - Sylhet and Dhaka - Chittagong high way road. However, the negative impact of
the increased traffic flow would be mostly concentrated mainly within the Dhaka-
Chittagong high way road, affecting people and residential areas located close the
project site.
Navigation:
Large barges are likely to be used to carry the manufacturing plant equipment to the
plant site via the Turaq River. So there will be some crowding of in the navigation
channel. However, such crowing is expected to be minor in nature and easily
manageable.
Public Health:
The construction activities are likely to have some impact on health and will being due
to increased noise pollution and vibration, and local air pollution. Solid wastes generated
by the construction activities may create environmental pollution and thus affect public
health, if not properly disposed. Proper measures including regular maintenance of
equipment and use of prospective gear are needed to reduce the risk of accidents during
the construction phase.
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Employment:
Some job opportunities will be created for labors as well as skilled manpower (including
engineers) for construction of the proposed project. Installation of the plant will require relatively
small number of skilled personnel and labors; as such installation is highly automated.
Ecological Impacts:
The proposed project site has aquatic habitat which supports few common aquatic floral species
and none of them are threatened in Bangladesh. During site preparation, some trees would have to
be cleared. These trees are used be certain adaptive wildlife as habited, and therefore removal of
these would have minor potential impact. Few common amphibian, reptile, mammals and avian
species are available at or near the proposed project site and none of them are nationally
threatened. Removal of floral (tree, herb and shrub) specious for proposed project would affect
some bird habitat from where they collect food (insects), take rest and also build nests. Fish
diversity and fishing in Turaq River is huge. Therefore, potential impacts seem to be restricted
only in the ditch of the proposed project site. Based on the risk assessment, the ecological impact
of the proposed project the most ecological impacts are rated as low. No long-term adverse
impacts to the floral and faunal species or their ecosystem are expected.
The proposed plant will be constructed within the existing DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. So,
there is no need for land acquisition. Additionally, there is no settlement in this area, and the area
is not used for any income generation activities.
Therefore, no pollution will be displaced and no resettlement will be required; and no loss of
income is associated with the proposed project.
Environmental Impact during Operation phase

The impacts of project activities on water, air ecological parameters (e.g, floral and faunal habitat
and diversity) are mostly insignificant. The effects of project activities on a number of physic-
chemical environmental parameters have been assessed. These parameters include noise level,
water quality and air quality. The impact of the project at its operation phase on job Creation,
support of local Business, Infrastructure development, Revenue to local Municipal Council,
Increased Gaming Taxes will be mostly beneficial.
Water Quality Impacts:

Strom water runoff is the most common way that non-point source pollution reaches local rivers,
creeks, lakes, ponds and wetland. Rainwater may carry contaminants and sediments if the water is
not absorbed by soil and vegetation. Unpaved, uncovered or bare soil surface can lead to soil
erosion and ultimately silt deposited in the nearby body. Runoff can also have organic and
inorganic impurities left behind unconsciously over ground and deteriorate the water quality. So
rain water flow is another problem in any project. Ram water harvesting can solve the problem.
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Untreated cooling tower blow down water if discharge into streams causes rapid depletion of the
dissolved oxygen of the receiving streams. The condition aggravated due to the settlement of
suspended Solids (SS) and subsequent decomposition of the deposited sludge in an anaerobic
condition. DSWL consumes 1200 m3 of water per day. A portion is used for operation, another
portion is used for utility section and rest of the amount is used for domestic purpose in the plant.
Total amount of cooling tower blows down liquid from DSWL is around 6.0m3/day. For cooling
tower blow down liquid water 6.0m3/day reuse in the toilet flushing.
DSWL has taken indicatives of 3 years long plan zero discharge plan belongs to the following
sectors:
➢ Cooling tower blow down water reuse into the toilet flushing and others area.
➢ Energy savings practices based on 3Rs.
Air Quality
It is expected to produce minimal impact on the air quality of the surrounding environment. The
effect of stack emissions (NOx, SPM) on ambient air quality has been assessed.
As there is DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD just beside the project and an ambient air quality
parameter test is done. Which also shows that the air quality parameters (NOx, S02 and SPM) are
within the national standard. However, science the PM concentration in the project area appears to
be increasing, possibility due to the emissions from others industries, power plant and brick kilns
located in the surrounding areas, regular monitoring of ambient PM should be carried out.
Operation of the proposed plant, together at the other plants and industries may be increased
ambient temperature around the project site.
Noise Impacts:
In order to resist the noise generated due to plant activity it is recommend to develop green belt
around the periphery of the plant road side area. There won't be any relocation of existing trees in
the near vicinity of the project site. The total green belt area identified for the project is 30% of
the total project area.
In addition to development of green belt within the premises the company is committed to carry
out afforestation and biodiversity improvement program in the surrounding village. Total green
belt area will be developed in span of two years. The total no. of trees to be planted as a part of
green belt development program will be approx.300. However, future population outside the
project side may be affected by the nose during operational phase. DSWL will have responsible
for Eco friendly eco system development around the project area by community cooperation.
Public Consultation
As a part of the socio-economic study, FGDs was conducted during June, 2021. A total of 30
people were invited in the three FGDs, while 26 people actually participated in the FGDs. A wide
range of stakeholders (e.g., businessman, laborer, in factory, industry, teacher, student)
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participated in the FGDs. Members of the EIA team, led by a socio-economist, and
representatives from DSWL participated in the FGDs. In addition, several formal and informal
discussions were carried out; the study team interacted with about 28 people during these informal
discussions.
Most participants of the FGDs were very supportive of the proposed project; they believe that the
project would ultimately improve the overall socio-economic condition of the area. The
participants identified a number of potential adverse impacts from the proposed project, including
air and noise, pollution, and suggested some mitigation measures.
Mitigation Measures and Environmental Management
Environmental management and monitoring activities for the proposed plant project could be
divided into management and monitoring: (a) during construction phase, (b) during operation
phase. The environmental management program should be carried out as an integrated part of the
project planning and execution.
The environmental management during the construction phase should primarily be focused on
addressing the possible negative impacts arising from: (a) Generation and disposal of sewage,
solid waste and construction waste, (b) Increased traffic, (c) Generation of dust (particulate
matter), (d) Generation of noise, and (e) Deterioration of water quality. The environmental
management should also focus on enhancing the possible beneficial impacts arising from
employment of local workface for construction works.
The environmental management during the operation phase should primarily be

focused on addressing the following issues: (a) Emission from the plant, (b) Generation
of noise, and (c) Cooling tower blow down generation at the plant.
Following Table summarize the potentially significant environmental impacts during
construction & operation phase, the measures needed to eliminate or offset adverse
impacts and enhance positive impacts.
Table: Possible Mitigation/ Enhancement Measures
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Conclusions
Pollution of water from production domestic activities and nose pollution was predicted
as major impacts. The cooling tower blow down & Septic Tank and soak well facilities
are sufficient to reduce environmental impact. In addition, by implementing all
necessary protection and regulatory measures as suggested here in EIA, the proposed
plant is expected to meet the National Environmental Quality Standers.
There however, would be number of positive impacts the project through employment
generation, support to local industries, contribution to GDP, benefit to local economy
and social upliftment.
Therefore, no pollution will be displaced and no resettlement will be required; and no

loss of income is associated with the proposed project.
Finally, it can be concluded that the location of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. will
follow all environmentally compatible steps during operation and maintains by which it
sets a positive example as an environmentally friendly area.
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INTRODUCATION
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CHAPTER-1
1.0 Introduction & Project Background
DACCA Steel Works Ltd. will be a leading manufacturer of DS Billet in Bangladesh. There
is a huge demand of DS Billet product in our country. The Project is interim of its users may also
be called as backward linkage project of re-rolling mills etc.
DACCA Steel Works Ltd. is a certified company and utilizes the standard as guidelines to
monitor and control all the activities related to production, Quality Control and Quality Assurance
with a clear focus on customer requirements & Satisfaction.
DACCA Steel Works Ltd. is located at 76/78 Tongi I/A” Gazipur, and is easily accessible
by all kinds of transports. The project site is about 2 km away from Tongi bus stand, Tongi and
about 20m away from of River Turaq.
1.1 Project Background

To fuel industrial growth, reduce import dependency of basic DS Billet, manufacture and market
world class DS Billet with outstanding product quality, product development capabilities and
outstanding services. The plant is operated by distributed control system which is designed with
fully automation facilities state of the art plants with latest technology of the world. These plants
are Environment friendly and energy economic. Utmost care has been attached to all operation
units for the maximum safety of all executives and workers in the plants.
1.2 Need of EIA

Environment is composed of Biotic & Abiotic components. There is a dynamic equilibrium
between these components. When a project is undertaken it tends to disturb these components. To
maintain the quality of environment it is essential that the perspective impacts of the project on
natural environment are studied on time and remedial measure be taken so as to promote
sustainable and holistic development of the project. This is done through EIA.
For Example, a forest ecosystem is a complete ecosystem which provides food, shelter to a wide
variety of species. It provides firewood, resins, timber, medicinal herbs, etc. to us.
Therefore, forests are our lifetime. Whenever a project is undertaken which demands clearing of
the forest like construction of road or a dam, then EIA helps us to access the impact of that
activity on this life line. It also suggests alternate project sites and alternate process technologies.
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1.3 Ideal EIA System
An Ideal EIA system would be

➢ Apply to all projects that are expected to have a significant environment effect and address
all impacts that are expected to occur due to that project.
➢ Compare alternatives to a proposed project, management techniques and mitigation
measures.
➢ Result in a clear EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) which conveys the importance of
the likely and their specific characteristics to non-experts in the Field
❖ Be timed so as to provide information for decision making,

❖ Be enforceable.
❖ Include monitoring and feedback procedures.
❖ Therefore, the purpose of EIA is to help design projects which enhance of the quality environment by
examining alternative and remedial measures throughout the entire course of planning and designing
of the development Project.
1.4 Objectives of the EIA
The report presents the finding of an Environment Impact assessment (EIA) of the project namely "Dacca
Steel Works Limited" at 76/78 Tongi I/A, Gazipur, Bangladesh. The objective of the study is to provide an
examination and assessment of the principle-environmental impacts of the industry. The outlet of an
environmental management plan also suggested with an indication of the extent of work to be done to keep
the development and environment compatible. In this context, it should be noted that the term "environment"
and its derivatives have been used in a wide sense, which covers not only physical and chemical aspects, but
also the human dimension.
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The Specific objectives of this EIA are to
➢ Present a brief discussion on the EIA process and it's role in the planning and implementation of
development projects;
➢ Present a general description of the project and the process;
➢ Present a description of the pre-project environment;
➢ Delineate the significant environmental issues found and believed to be involved;
➢ Identify the environmental impacts of the project and quantify them to the extent possible;
➢ Suggest the plan for management of the environment, during the implementation and operation of
the plant;
1.5 Literature Review

During the preparation of this report, pertinent reference were consulted and reviewed. A list of these
references has been presented in chapter-11.
1.6 Methodology
Environmental Conservation Act 1995 9ECA -95) is currently the main legislative document relating to
environmental protection in Bangladesh. Under this act, no industrial unit or project shall be established or
adopted Clearance, in the manner prescribed by the rules, from Director General. Compliance with the
provision of this Vet is the responsibility of Department of Environment (DOE). The Environment
Conservation Rules, 1997 (ECR, 97) has been promulgated to implement the ECA' 95. The rules mainly
consist of;
Categorized list of the industrial Unit/ project (green, orange and red)
Application form to take Environmental Clearance
Ambient standards in relation to water, air noise as permitted discharge / emission levels of
effluent and air pollution and noise by industries.
The rules incorporated "inclusion lists" of industrial units/projects requiring verifying degrees of
environmental investigation e. g. all the proposed industrial units/projects in red category will require two-
steps assessment procedure, firstly an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for site clearance, and
secondly, if warranted, a full Environmental Impact assessment (ElA)/Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) for technical clearance. "DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD " falls under red category of Environment
Conservation Rules and hence will require an Environmental Impact assessment (EIA) for Environmental
clearance.
This EIA report included the collection of information relating to the project by meeting with the project
proponent undertaking a site visit to the location with a view to reconnaissance survey of the surrounding
areas. This was followed by evaluation of the information to delineate the major environmental issue.
Identification of significant environmental issues due to project was done using the Checklist method.
✓ EIA helps to identify the major areas of environmental damage due to developmental activities in a
systematic and comprehensive manner and also suggests remedial measures to minimize these
negative impacts,
✓ The EIA methodology consists of four phases, namely: -
✓ Organizing the job.
✓ Writing & review of the Environment Impact Statement (EIS).
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1.7 EIA TEAM
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1.8 LIMITATION
This report presents an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of "DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD" at
76/78 Tongi I/A, Gazipur, Bangladesh. Report is enriched by the inclusion environmental reconnaissance of
the project area, identification of significant environmental issues and recommendation for further studies in
order to address these issues. It provides a brief description of the project activities to be carried out and
identifies major environmental impacts resulting from these activities during operation phase. Eventually the
EIA suggests specific measures to mitigate adverse environmental impacts and to enhance beneficial
impacts. Important environmental issues that need further studies have been identified.
Services performed by the consultant are conducted in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill
generally exercised by members of the engineering and consulting profession. The report may not
exhaustively cover an investigation of all possible circumstances that may exist. However, an effort is made
to discover all meaningful areas under the stipulated time available.
In evaluating subject site, consultant relies in good faith on information provided by client's management or
employees. The Consultant assume that the information provided is factual, accurate and accepts no
responsibility for any deficiency, misstatement or inaccuracies contained in this report as a result of
omission or misrepresentation of any person interviewed or contacted. However, the consultant notifies the
contradiction and errors in the data, where it seems appropriate. It should be recognized that the information
given in the report is time specific and with the passage of time the relevancy of data and analysis may
suffer. Specific circumstances and condition of site can change due to which conclusion and opinions may
also change.
1.9 Acknowledgement
The ELA report has been prepared basically with the support from "DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD",
authority and also from various government agencies including Bangladesh Meteorological Department
(BMD), soil Resource Development Institute SRDI), Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), Bangladesh
Water Development Board (BWDB), Department of Environment (DoE) and Department of Agriculture
Extension (DAE), Disaster Management Bureau (DMB), Bangladesh etc.
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CHAPTER-2
2.1 COMPANY PROFILE
DACCA Steel Works Ltd. is located at 76/78 Tongi I/A, Gazipur, and is easily accessible by all kinds
of transports. The project site is about 2.0km away from Tongi bus stand, Airport and about km away of
River Turaq.
DACCA Steel Works Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of DS Billet in Bangladesh. There is a
huge demand of DS Billet product in our country. The Project is interim of its users may also be called as
backward linkage project of re-rolling mills etc.
The project location of the proposed unit is in industrial of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. All raw
materials, power even water supply distributed to the process unit.
The DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD has modern ATP/Dedusting System for the proposed project
(Details in chapter -03)
2.2. Project details and Raw materials

DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD
Figure: 2.2.1 DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD
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Table 2.2.1 Project details of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD
Name of the Project DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD

Project type Dacca Steel Works Limited
Project Location 76/78 industrial Area, Gazipur
Project Proponent Bangladesh Steel Engineering Corporation
Contract Address 76/78 industrial Area, Gazipur
Total Project Area/Covered Area 546 Decimal.
Final Product Square Billet
Raw Materials Ferro-alloys, scrap etc.
Production/ Day 270,000 TPA
Total Project cost 2 lac 40k Ton Per/year
Establishment year 30 Jun 2021 and 2 year Need For Establish
Completed year (apporx.) 2 year
Power Requirement 53MW/Day
Gas requirement
Water requirement TITASH
Make up Water 60m^3/h
Waste materials Negligible amount
Employment 476 Aprox
No of generator/Capacity 1/2 KVA
2.3 Brief Discussion of the proposed Project
Project Purpose
The Project envisages setting of a DS Billet in the name & Style of DACCA STEEL WORKS
LTD. DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD is equipped with a modern DS Billet Facility to produce the
Billet of high-quality Billet are tested in its own factory attached laboratory. The Machineries of
the project is brand new and imported from China & others.
Product -Mix & Production Capacity
The rated capacity of the project based on 2 (two shift operation of 24 (twenty-four) hours per day
and 345 days in a year will be as under. The estimated attainable capacity of the project will be
80% in the 1st year, 85% in the 2nd Year, 90% in the 3rd year and onward respectively.
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Raw Materials
ITEMS UNIT QUANTITY/DAY

Steel Scrap Kg 350 Ton
Sponge Iron, Kg 150 Ton
Ferro-alloys Kg 285 Ton
Land & Location

The Project set up at 76-78, Tongi I/A, Gazipur-1710, Bangladesh. The project cover an area of 544 Decimel
developed land with all infrastructural facility like Power, Gas, Water & Manpower.
Machinery & Equipment
The proposed project will be set up with modern Billet production facilities. The machineries of the project is
brand new & will be imported from China & others. The list of the Equipment & Machineries are attached in
Annexure-
Process Flow Diagram
Unit: （10,000t）
Figure: 2.3.1 Production Process flow of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD.
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Annual capacity calculation
➢ Tapping period of induction furnace: 96 minutes

➢ Annual capacity of induction furnace: annual capacity of liquid steel
(first stage) = (circadian time/tapping period) × average liquid steel output × annual
working days of induction furnaces × amount of
induction furnace ＝（24×60／96）×30×310×2＝279000 t/y.
Technical parameters of main process equipment

30t IF main technical performance
The characteristics of IF:

1) The joints of water-cooled soft cable of the furnace body is processed with pure red
copper, and is col-pressed by a special hydraulic die of 100ton, so the connection of the cable
head and soft copper wire contacts closely, good conductivity and no oxidation.
2) The steel structure of the furnace body is formed frame type by H-steel and stiffened plate,
compared with traditional steel plate-drum type, it is easy to inspect and maintain, easily to
discharge water vapor and heat.
3) The cover is integral fixed with the furnace frame through gauge board, the furnace cover
locates no change when the furnace body is tilting.
4) The magnetic shielding silicon steel is a customized product made by WISCO, and is
especially suitable for the intermediate frequency magnetic field.
5) An anti-explosion valve is installed at the oil port of the hydraulic cylinder of the tilting
furnace, in case of rupture, it can prevent the furnace body to fall suddenly.
6) There is drainage ditch and exhaust hole on surface of the bottom castable, water and
debris will be removed away naturally when the furnace is tilting, this can keep inductor
bottom dry and clean.
7) The furnace bottom adopts capped end structure, high strength and less
heat emitting.
8) Most of Water-cooled cables and water-cooling pipes are arranged on the two sides of the
furnace body, to keep water and electricity separation, it can reduce faulty and overhaul
convenient.
9) The furnace body cable is led out laterally, the rotating radius is small, the stroke is short
and efficient is high.
10) The inductor is integral poured by A4 protection cement with high-strength and high
refractory, and its surface smooth does not deposit ash.
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30t IF Main technology parameters
Content Unit Parameter

Holding Capacity Ton 30～36
0
The Rated Working Temperature C 1620
Melting Rate Ton/Hr. 25
Flow Ton/Hr. 250×2
Pressure MPa 0.20～0.25
Induction Cooling 0
Inlet Water C <35
Melting Water Temperature
Furnace 0
Temperature Rise C <20
Induction Coil Voltage Volt 5500
Inner Diameter of Induction Coil mm 1950
Overall Height of Induction Coil mm 2750
Specific Energy Consumption kWh /Ton 550±5%
Mode of Tilting Hydraulic
Raw Materials:
Melting Scrap is the main raw materials of the project which will be collected
locally/imported from India & other countries of the world.
Technology & Manufacturing Process:

The technology involved in steel mills is anew in the country. Besides, arrangements will be
made for training of operation under highly skilled technical personnel which will be
available locally. The Company will be engaging in production and skilled personnel
recruited for the operation
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Utilities:
Gas/Power:
The projects will have Diesel generating set of 53 MW/Day for smoothing and trouble-free
operation of the project. Cost of which has been included with machinery. The annual
consumption of natural gas is 10 Cubic Meter.
Water:
The daily requirement of water has been estimated at about 1200m3/day, which is available
from project's own source. The project have it's own Deep tube well with pump & motor for
ensuring smooth operation.
Fuel & Lubricants:
The annual requirement of Lubricants oil and grease, diesel for vehicles is estimated as under
Items Quantity Source

Lubricating Oil 300Liters Local
Greases 300Kgs Local
Petrol/ Octane lOOOLiters Local
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CHAPTER-3
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL/ATP PLANT
3.1 Definition:
The mechanism and process used to treat Air & scrub that is produced as a by-product of industrial or
commercial activities is called Air treatment plant.
3.2 ATP of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. And its scope:

The DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. has proposed to install ATP/Dedusting System for the
total Air & Scrub treatment facility that is generated from product process unit. Which final
discharge scrubs collect and sales to the third party.
3.3 Need of ATP
Industrial melting course will generates a huge amount of fume and dust, fume which
containing CO, fluoride and other harmful gases to become one of the main sources of
pollution. Large amount of dust will serious pollute the working environment and affect the
physical and psychological health of workers. In order to improve the working environment,
protect physical and psychological health of workers, improve the air quality inside and outside
the factory area, dedustor equipment is equipped to draft waste gas in the furnace effectively,
during the production process.
3.4 Typical process flow/details of the process
The fume produced from the furnace is collected by the movable hood, then passes through the
flue to dedusting filter to keep dust out of the filter bag, and the clean gas can be discharged
into the atmosphere through filter bag, air fan and chimney. The collected dust is regularly put
into bag manually and transported outside through the dust unloading valve.
Process flow as follows:
Car type semi-closed collecting cover → flue→dedustor→ fan→ exhaust
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Operation and Maintenance
Plant Operation:
Maintenance team will responsible for operation the ATP or Dedustor following SOP
(standard operation procedure) of ATP plat provider.
Maintenance Schedule
➢ Daily Maintenance
✓ Follow up daily check list and should have stand by running facility
➢ Weekly Maintenance
➢ Monthly maintenance
➢ Occasional Maintenance (1 times a year if necessary)
✓ If need to clean full project, it should be done by treatment facility.
Note: If any major maintenance needs, and if ATP facility is unable to store influent, then
production must be closed for this situation or inform to DoE site office.
3.5 Green Belt & Eco system Development

In order to resist the noise generated due to plant activity and to uptake the air/scrub
generated to some extent, it is recommended to develop green belt around the periphery of
the plant side area. There won't be any relocation of existing trees in the near vicinity of the
project site. The total green belt area identified for the proposed project is 30% of the total
project area.
In addition to development of green belt within the premises the company is committed to
carry out afforestation and biodiversity improvement program in the surrounding villages.
Total green belt area will be developed in a span of two years. The total no. of trees to be
planted as a part of green belt development program will be approximately 1000.
Adequate funds will be allotted for greenbelt development activities to be undertaken in
project and surrounding area. The details regarding fund allocation for next five years for the
greenbelt development of the area is as given in the table below;
The DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD will have responsible for Eco friendly eco system
development around the project area by community cooperation.
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CHAPTER-4
POLICY AND LEGAL CONSIDARATIONS
4.1 INTRODUCTION
In any country, development projects are government directly or indirectly by some type of
legal and or institutional requirements. Assessment of policy, strategy and regulatory and
policy requirements along with some international ones. Not all of the legislation is directly
relevant to the present program, but some may indirectly apply. The following section
provides a list of relevant legislation identified for compliance in obtaining environmental
clearance.
4.2 Environmental Policy
The DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD is committed to managing and health safety matters as
an integral part of our business. In particular, it is our policy to run our business in a
responsible, environmentally sound and sustainable manner in production, service and
activities at all times. We will do so imposing the following principle;
4.3 Compliance
We will comply with all applicable laws and regulation and will implement programs and
procedure to assure compliance. Strict compliance with environmental standards will be
maintained.
4.4 Pollution Prevention
We will employ management systems and procedures specifically designed to prevent

activities and conditions that pose a threat to human health, safety or the environment. We
will minimize risk and protect our employees and the communities in which we operate by
employing safe technologies and operating procedures, as well as being prepared for
emergencies.
We will do your best to prevent release to the environment. We will minimize the amount
waste production and its impacts on environment and consumption of natural resources.
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4.5 Communication
We will communicate our commitment to environment to our employees, vendors and

buyers. We will seek their input in achieving our environmental goals.
4.6 Continues Improvement
We will strive to continuously improve our effort to create sound and safe environment. We
will constantly try to find opportunities to improve our observance to these principles, and
will periodically report progress to ours.
4.7 Bangladesh National Environmental Policy 1992

Environment policy 1992 provides the broad framework of sustainable development in the
country. It is also stated that all major undertakings, which will have bearing on
environmental including setting up of an industrial establishment. Must undertake IEE/EIA
before they initiate the project.
Environment policy delineates Department of Environment as the approving agency for all
such IEE/EIAS to be undertaken in the country.
Bangladesh National Environmental policy 1992 was approved in May, 1992, and sets out
the basic fretwork for environmental action, together with a set of broad sect oral action
guidelines key elements of the policy are (as objectives, section - 2).
Maintenance of the ecological balance and overall progress and development
of the country through protection and improvement of the environment.
Protection of the country against natural disasters.
Identification and regulation of all types of activates which polluted and
degrade the environment.
Ensuring sustainable utilization of all-natural resources.
Activates association with all environments - related international initiatives.
Environmental policy requires the following specifics with respect to the Industry7 (section
3.2).
To adopt corrective measures in phase in industries that causes pollution.
To conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (ElA) for all new public and
private industries.
To ban the established of any industry that produces goods that cause
environmental pollution development and / or introduction of environmentally
sound substitutes.
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A To ensure sustainable use of raw materials in industries and prevent their
wastage.
Section 5” Institutional arrangement” requires:

5.4 Department of Environment will review and approved all Environmental Impact
Assessments.
4.7.1 National Environmental Management Plan (NEMAP), 1995
The National Environment Action plan (NEMAP) is a wide ranging and multifaceted plan,
which builds on and extends the statements set out in the National Environmental policy.
NEMAP was developed to address issues and management requirements for a period
between 1995 and 2005 and sets out the framework within which the recommendations of the
National Conservation Strategy are to be implemented.
NEMAP has the broad objectivities of:

Identification of key environmental issues affecting Bangladesh;
Identification of actions necessary to halt or reduce the rate of environmental
degradation;
Improvement of the natural and built environment;
Conservation of habitats and biodiversity;
Promotion of sustainable development; and
Improvement in the quality of life of the people.
One of the key issues in NEAMP regarding the energy sector has been that "energy
conservation awareness is generally low throughout the country "NEEMP did not recognize
mineral resources as an important sector and there is on separate discussion on this.
Industrial policy 1999
The national industrial Policy, 1999 aims to ensure a high rate of environment by the public
and private sectors, a strong productive sector, direct foreign investment development of labor-
intensive Industries, introduction of new appropriate technology, women's participation,
development of small and cottage industries, entrepreneurship development, high growth of
export, infrastructure development and environmentally sound Industrial development.
WOT guidelines have been proposed to be followed in the industry policy. Following the
guidelines may result in conflicts with intellectual property rights. Guidelines for mitigating
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such possible conflicts are absent in the policy document. No specific guidelines are given for
sustainable extractions are utilization of raw materials for different industries. One of the 17
objectives of the policy (Section 2.12; Chapter 13) is "To ensure a process of industrialization
which is environmentally sound and consistent with the resource endowment of the country".
However, none of the 24 strategies of the policy relate to the environment.
4.7.2 BANGLADESH ENVIRONMENT CONSERVETION ACT 1995

AND ENVIRONMENT CONSERVETION RULES 1997.
Environment Conservation Act 1995 (ECA '95) is currently the main legislation document
relating to environment protection in Bangladesh. Under the Act, on industrial unit or project
shall be established or adopted without obtaining environment clearance, in the manner
prescribed by the Reus.
Environment conservation Rules 1997 has provided categorization of industries and project
and identified types of Environment assessments needed against respective Category of
industries or projected. According to the category provided in Environment Conservation
1997, the proposed industry7 falls under Red category for which IEE is requirement, at the
environmental document.
4.7.3 The Environment Consecration Act 1995

This Act 1995 is officially the 'Bangladesh Environment Consecration Act, 1995, established
for environment conservation, environmental standard development pollution control and
abatement, although it is known by the shortened title above. It has repealed the Environment
pollution Control Ordinance 1977.
The Environmental Conservation Act, 1995 (ECA'1995) is currently the main legislative
framework document relating to environmental protection in Bangladesh, which repealed the
earlier environment pollution control ordinance of and has been promulgated in 1995.
The main objective of ECA, 1995 are
- Conservation and improvement, and

- Correctol and mitigation of pollution of environment.
The main strategies of the act can be summarized as-
- Declaration of ecologically critical areas, and restriction, on the operation and
process, which can be carried or cannot be initiated in the ecologically critical
area.
Regulation in respect of vehicles emitting smoke harmful for the environment.
- Environmental clearance.
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- Regulation of the industries and other development activities-discharge permit.
- Promulgation of standard for quality of air, water, noise and soil for different
areas for different purposes.
- Promulgation of standard limit for discharging and emitting waste.
- Formulation and declaration of environmental guidelines.
The first set of rules to implement the provisions of the ACT has been promulgated in 1997.
The department of environment (DOE) is implementing the ACT. DOE is headed by a Director
General (DG).The power of DG, as given in the AC, May be outlined as follows:
- Identification of different types and causes of environmental degradation and

pollution.
- Instigating the investigation and research into infarction regarding environment
conservation, development and pollution.
- Power to close down the activities considered harmful to human life or the
environment. The operator does have the right to appeal and procedures are in place
for this. However, if the incident is considered an emergency, there is no
opportunity for appeal.
- Power to declare an area affected by pollution as an ecologically critical area. DOE
governs the type of works process, which can take such an area.
- Similar to an aforementioned clause, if any part of environment is polluted/
damaged by operation, the Director General can request or force the operator to
make rectifying arrangements;
- Operation must inform the Director General of any pollution incident or 'near miss';
In the event of an accidental (pollution) event, the Director General of any pollution may take
control of an operation and respective operator is bound to help the operator is responsible for
costs incurred (and possibly) compensation;
- Before new project can go ahead as stipulated under the rules, they must option an
Environmental Clearance from the Detractor General. An appeal procedure does
exist for these promoters who fail to obtain clearance;
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- Failure to comply with any part of this Act may result in punishment by a maximum
of 5years imprisonment or a maximum fine of tk.100,000 or both.
Bangladesh Environment conservation Act (Amendment 2000)
This Act focuses on: (1) ascertaining responsibility for Compensation in cases of damage to
ecosystems, (2) increased provision of punitive measure both for fines and imprisonment and
(3) fixing authority on cognizance of offence.
Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act (Amendment 2002)
This Act elaborates on: (1) restriction on polluting automobiles, (2) restriction on the sale,
production of environmentally harmful items like polythene bags, (3) assistance from law
enforcement agencies for environmental actions, (4) break up of punitive measures and (5)
authority to try environmental cases.
4.7.4 Environment Conservation Rules 1997

These are the first of rules, promulgated under the Environment Conservation act 1995.
Among other things, these rules set (1) the National Environmental Quality Standers for
ambient air, various types' o9f water, industrial effluent, emission, noise, vehicular exhaust
etc. (ii) requirement for and procedures to obtain environment clearance (iii) requirement for
IEE/EIA according to categories of industrial and other development intervening.
The proposed plant falls presently under Red category of Environmental Conservation Rules,
1997 under item 60 ' garments and sweater manufacturing7 (page-3119 of the Bangladesh
Gazette of 27 August 19997).
According to the rules any project / development intervention of the Red category, is to
obtain environmental Clarence in two steps-first to o9btain site/location clearance (based on
the application along wit5h necessary papers, including the Initial Environmental
Examination, IEE which will contain the scope of work the proposed EIA, if required and
then to obtain Environmental clearance (by submitting the application along with necessary
papers). The department may take up to sixty days to issues t5he site clearance (from the date
of receiving the application), sixty days to approve the EIA and thirty more days to issue the
Environmental Clearance, provided everything goes well.
This may be quite a length process if DoE uses t5he full extent of the time limits. The rules
however provide the Director General discretionary authority to gerent 'Environmental
Clearance to an applicant exemption the requirement of site/ location clearance, provided he
considers it appropriate. (Section7 (4), 2nd paragraph, page 3105 of the Bangladesh
Augustl997).
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OTHER SECTORAL POLICIES/LEGISLATION OF RELEVANCE
Any industry in the country is also required to comply with the industrial and export /import
policy of the country. The industry is also required to comply with the Factories and
Establishment Act and to undertake the license from concerned licensing authority.
4.8 The Boilers Act 1923
This requires that, no owner of boiler shell use the boiler or permits it to be used, unless it has
been registered in accordance with the provisions of this act. The Act mention, among other
things, that, the authorizing certificate ceases to be in force when any accident occurs to the
boiler, when any structural alter nation is made.
The punishment is taka ten thousand and may be extendable to Taka two thousand per day
for the periled of violation. The boiler not rest without the certificate, but also at a higher
pressure than allowed. The boiler owner is to inform the inspector within twenty-four hours
in case of any accident.
The penal code 1806 (Chapter XIV of offences the public health, safety, convenience,
decency and morals).
Article 277: Failing Water or public spring or Reservoir-
Whoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring of reservoir, so as to
render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with
imprisonment of ether description for a term which it is ordinary used, shall b be punished
with imprisonment of ether description for a term which may extend to three months, or with
fine which may extend to five hundred Taka or whit both.
Article278: Making Atmosphere Noxious to Health-
Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the
health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighborhood or passing
along public way, shall be punished with fine, which may extend to five hundred Taka.
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Article285: Negligent Conduit with Respect to poisonous Substance Whoever does,
with any act in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to
cause hint injury to any person, or knowingly omits to take such order with any poisonous
substance in his possession as is sufficient to guard against probable danger to human life
from such poisonous substance, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for
term which may extend to six months, or with fine, which may extend one thousand Taka, or
both.
Article 285: Negligent Conduct with Respect to Fire or Combustible Matter-
Whoever does, with fire or any combustible matter, any act so rashly or negligently as to
endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, or knowingly
or negligently omits to take such order with any fire or any combustible matter in his
possession as is sufficient to guard against probable danger to human life from such fire or
combustible matters, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term
which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand Taka, or
with both.
Article 286: Negligent Conduct with Respect to Explosive Substance-
Whoever does, with fine or any explosive, any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger
human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, or knowingly or
negligently omits to take such order with any explosive substance in this possession as is
sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from that substance, shall be
punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one
thousand Taka, or with both.
4.9 The Factory Act 1965
This is an act to repeal and whit certain amendments, re-enact the Factories act,1934.
This Act requires section 12(1) that "every factory shall be Kept clean and free from effluvia
arising from any drain privy or other nuisance and in particular accumulation of dirt and
repose shall be remove daily" Section 13(1) specifics that, "effective arrangement shall be
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made in every factory for the disposal of wastes and effluent due tv the manufacturing
process carried ion therein".
Further section 14(1) mention that, effective and suitable provision shall be made in e\ very
factory for securing and maintaining every work-room-
a) Adequate ventilation by the circulation of fresh air, and
b) Such temperature as will secure to worker therein reasonable conditions of comfort

and prevent injury to health, and in particular-
i) The wall and roofs shall de of such materials and so designed that such temperature
shall not be exceeded but kept as low a practicable;
ii) Where the nature of the work carried on in the factory involves, or is likely to involve,
the production op excessively high temperature, such adequate measures as are
practicable, shall be taken to protect the workers therefore by separating the process
which produces such temperature from the workroom by insulting the hot parts or by
other effective means.
Section 15.1 of the act stipulates,
i) In the factory in which, by reason of the manufacture process carried on, there is given
of any dust or fume or other impurity of such a nature and to such and extent as is likely
to be injurious or offensive to the workers employed therein, effective measure shall
be taken to prevent its accumulation in any workroom and its inhalation by workers,
and if any exhaust appliance is necessary for this purpose, it shall be applied as near as
possible to the point origin of the dust, fume or other impurity, and such point shall be
enclosed so far as possible.
ii) In any factor no stationary internal combustion engine shall be operated unless the
exhaust is conducted into open are, and one internal combustion engine shall be
operated in any room unless effective measures have been taken to prevent such
accumulation of fumes there from as are likely to be injuries ti the workers employed
in the work room.
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Further, section 17 asks for workspace requirement.
1) No workroom in any factory shall be overcrowded to an extent injurious to

the health of the workers employed their in.
2) Without prejudice to the generally of the provision of bus-section (1) there
shall be provided for every worker employed in a Work-room
a) At least three hindered fifty cubic feet to space in the case of a
factory in existence on the date of the commencement of this Act;
and
b) At least five hundred cubic feet of space in the case of a factory
built after the commencement of this Act.
In every factory -
i) Sufficient latrines and urinals of prescribed types shall be provided
conveniently situated and accessible to workers at all times while they are in the
factory
In every factory the following shall be securely fenced by the safeguards of substantial
construction which shall be kept in position while the parts of machinery required being
fenced are in motion or in use, namely-
a) Every moving part of a prime mover, and every fly wheel connected to a prime
mover;
b) The head face and tailrace of every water wheel and water turbine;
c) Any part of a stock bar which projects beyond the head stock of a lathe; and
d) Unless they are in such position or of such construction as to be as safe to every
person employed in the factory as they would be if they were secretly fenced-
i. Every part of an electric generator. A motor or rotary converter;
ii. Every part of transmission machinery; and
iii. Every dangerous part of any machinery.
Where in any factory any manufacturing process produces products dust, gas, fume or vapor
of such character of such character and to such extent as to be likely to explode on ignition,
all practicable measures shall be taken to prevent any such explosion by-
a) Effective enclosure or the plant or machinery used in the process;

b) Removal or prevention of the accumulation of such dust, gas, fume or vapor;
c) Exclusion or effective enclose of all possible source of ignition.
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4.10 COMPLAINCE WITH DoE/ EIA GUIDELINES
As DoE has its own EIA guidelines for industries, it is expected that the proposed industry
will comply and meet up all the requirements as stated on such guidelines.
4.11 COMPLAINS WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD is required to comply with the requirements as stipulated in
the Acts and Rules mentioned in the earlier sub-sections. The environmental study, EMP of
the proposed program has been carried out in conformity with the requirements of the DoE
and DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD.
DACCA WORKS LTD is committed to the protection of the environment and as such will
conduct its operation in compliance with local, national and international legislation as
applicable. DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD will endeavor to ensure the protection of human,
social, biological health and the environment.
4.11.1 Obtaining Environmental Clearance

The environmental study called EIA of the proposed project has been carried out in
conformity with the requirements of DOE under the ECR.97.
For most proponents planning in industrial project in Bangladesh it is currently mandatory
under section 12 of the Environmental protection Act, 1995 and the subsequent environment
conservation rules 1997, to obtain an "environmental clearance” form the Department of
Environmental.
The first step for the project proponent is to complete an application form, which may be
obtained from appropriate DOE divisional Office. The application from, with a covering
letter is then addresses to director/Deputy7 Director of the respective divisional office of the
Department of environment as prescribed in the from-3 of the Environmental Conservation
rules, 1997. The application should include, feasibility study report of the project, EIA ,NOC
of local authority, mitigation plan of minimizing the impact of environmental pollution and a
Treasury Chelan of Taka 1500 to 500,000 (depending on the amount of investment by the
project proponent). DOE authority reserves the right to request additional information and
supporting documents for the proposed plant.
As per Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 the DOE divisional issues environmental site
clearance within 60 work days or the refusal letter with appropriate reason for such refusal.
The clearance issued is valid for one-year period, which requires being renewed 30days days
prior to the expiry date.
Section-9 of the Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997 ensures the right of the aggrieved
to appeal against the notice order or decision to the appellate authority. The appeal should be
made to the appellate authority with the clear justification and the attested copy of the
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specific notice order /decision or respective DOE offish against which the appeals' to be
made. Moreover, prescribed fee is to be paid vide treasury Chelan and the relevant papers for
the appeal is required to be placed.
It is understood that there are provisions currently being attempted within the DOE to
implementation a new environmental clearance procedure that will require that only some
major industries conduct a comprehensive of full Environmental Impact Assessment.
The focus of the environment conservation rules in terms of environmental clearance and
EIA lies with the Classification of industries and certain project into three groups green,
orange and red based on their pollution or Environment damage potential.
Green List industrials fall into two categories. Category A industries are required to submit
general information, a feasibility report, a process flow diagram and schematic diagrams of
waste treatment facilities along with their application for obtaining DOE environmental
clearance. Red categories industries are required to submit an initial
Environmental Examination (IEE) report; along with their application and the information
and papers specified for Category "A "industries.
Red list industries are those which may cause 'significant obverse' environmental impacts and
are therefore required to submit an IEE report. And subsequently submit an EIA report for
obtaining environmental clearance along with other necessary papers, like the feasibility
study report, on objection from local authority
Figuer-1 and Fugier-2 show respectively the president environmental/ technical clearance
procedure for industrial projects in Bangladesh and steps involved in Environment clearance.
The present project under consideration falls under Red category under the rules and the
relevant environmental clearance procedure as has been motioned before.
4.11.2 Environmental Quality Standards

At present there a there are Environmental standards in operation in Bangladesh also
promulgated under the Environment Conservation Rules 1997. There are standards
prescribed for varying water sources, ambient air, noise, odor, industrial effluent and
emission discharges, vehicular emission etc.
The Bangladesh standards intend to impose restrictions on the volume and concentrations of
waste water/solid waste/gaseous emission etc. discharged into the environment. In addition a
number of surrogate pollution parameters like biochemical oxygen demand, or chemical
oxygen demand; Total suspended solids etc. are specified in terms of concentration and/or
total allowable quality discharged in case of west v after /solid. Additional specific
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parameters depending on the manufacturing process in specified such as phenol, cyanide,
copper, zinc, chromium etc. Air emission quality standards refer mostly to concentration of
mass emission of various types of particulars, s afar dioxides, and oxides of nitrogen and in
some cases voltaic compounds and other substances.
The Bangladesh standards in general are less stringent compared to the developed countries.
This is in view to promote and encourage industrialization in the country. The Bangladesh
standards are not for any specific period of time. There in no provision for partial compliance
too.
The standers, which are commonly known as environmental quality standards (EQS), are
legally 12binding. There is a separate schedule on industry specific standards, other than the
general industrial emission and effluent standards. This schedule covers a wide range of
industries-fertilizer, tannery, integrated textile, food, cement etc. However there are no
separate sets of standards for boiler emission, noise, sewage, effluent, ambient air as
prescribed in the EQS will apply. The present industry under consideration is to comply with
these standards during its operation.
Sl.No. Area Suspended Carbon

Sulfur Dioxide Oxides of Nitrogen
Particulate Monoxide (CO) (NOx)
Matters (SPM) (SO2)
Ka Industrial and mixed 500 120 5000 100
Kha Commercial and mixed 400 100 5000 100
Ga Residential and rural 200 80 2000 80
Gha Sensitive 100 30 1000 30
Source: Schedule -2, Rule 12, Environment Conservation Rules of 1997 (Page 3123,
Bangladesh Gazette, 28 August 1997) (Own authentic translation from original Bengali).
Note: 1. Sensitive area includes national monuments, health resorts, hospitals, archaeological
sites, educational institutors and other government designated areas (if any).
2. Any industrial unit located not in designated industrial area will not discharge such
pollutants, which may contribute to exceed the ambient air quality above in the
surrounding areas category 'Ga' and 'Gha'
Suspended particulate matters mean airborne particles of diameter of 10 micron or

less.
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Table 4.2: Bangladesh Standards for Noise
SI. No. Area Category Standards Values (all values in dBA)
Day Night
A. Silent Zone 45 30
B. Residential area 50 40
Mixed area (basically residential and together used
C. for commercial and industrial purposes).
60 50
D. Commercial area 70 60
E. Industrial Area 75 70
Source: Schedule 4, Rule-12, Environment Conservation Rules, 1997. (Page 3127,

Bangladesh Gazette, 28 August 1997). Own authentic translation from original
Bengali
Note : 1. Daytime is reckoned as the time between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

2. Night time is reckoned as the time between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
3. Silent zones are areas up to a radius of 100 meter around hospitals,

educational institutions or special establishments declared or to be declared such by the
Government. Use of vehicular horn, other signals and loud speakers is prohibited in
silent zones.
Table 4.3 : Bangladesh Standards for Odor

Parameters Unit Values
Acetaldehyde PPM 0.5-5
Ammonia PPM 1-5
Hydrogen Sulfide PPM 0.02-0.2
Methyl Disulfide PPM 0.009-0.1
Methyl Mercaptan PPM 0.02-0.2
Methyl Sulfide PPM 0.01-0.2
Styrene PPM 0.4-2.0
Trimethylamine PPM 0.005-0.07
Source: Schedule - 8, Rule-12, Environment Conservation Rules, 1997. (Page 3130,

Bangladesh Gazette, 28 August 1997). Own authentic translation form original Bengali.
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Note: 1. Regulatory standards at emission/ discharge outlets (apply to those
outlets which are higher than 5 meters)
Q = 0.108 x He2 cm
Where Q - gas emission rate (Nm3/hour)
He - effective height of the outlet (m)
Cm - above-mentioned standard (ppm)

2. Where there is a range given for a parameter, the lower value will be used
for warning and the higher value for initiation of legal procedure or punitive
measures.
Table 4.4: Bangladesh Standards for Sewage Discharge
Parameters Unit Values
BOD mg/ I 40
Nitrate mg/I 250
Phosphate mg/ I 35
Suspended Solids (SS) mg/ I 100
Temperature °C 30
Coliforms Number/ 100ml 1000
Source: Schedule- 9, Rule-13, Environment Conservation Rules, 1997. (Page- 3131

of the Bangladesh Gazette of 28 August 1997) (Own authentic translation from original
Bengali).
Note: 1. These standards are applicable for discharge into surface and inland water
bodies.
2. Chlorination is to be done before final discharge.
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Table 4.5: Bangladesh Standards for industrial and Project Effluent
Discharge To
Parameters Public
Inland Sewer to Irrigable
Unit Surface Secondar Land
1. Ammoniacal nitrogen (as elementary) mg/I 50 y 75 75
2. Ammonia (as free ammonia) mg/I 5 5 15
3. Arsenic (as As) mg/1 0.2 0.05 0.2
4. BOD5 at20 C mg/I 50 250 100
5. Boron mg/I 2 2 2
6. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/I 0.05 0.5 0.5
7. Chloride mg/I 600 600 600
8. Chromium (as total Cr) mg/I 0.5 1.0 1.0
9. COD mg/1 200 400 400
10. Chromium (as hexavalent Cr) mg/I 0.1 1.0 1.0
11. Copper(as Cu) mg/I 0.5 3.0 3.0
12. Dissolved oxygen(DO) mg/I 4.5-8 4.5-8 4.5-8
13. Pmhom
Electro-conductivity (EC)
s/c 1200 1200 1200
14. Total dissolved solids mg/I 2100 2100 2100
15. Fluoride (as F) mg/1 2 15 10
16. Sulfide (as S) mg/I 1 2 2
17. Iron (as Fe) mg/I 2 2 2
18. Total kjeldahl nitrogen (as N) mg/I 100 100 100
19. Lead (as Pb) mg/I 0.1 1 0.1
20. Manganese (as Mn) mg/1 5 5 5
21. Mercury (as Fig) mg/I 0.01 0.01 0.01
22. Nickel (as Ni) mg/I 1.0 2.0 1.0
23. Nitrate (as elementary N) mg/I 10.0 Not yet 10
24. Oil and grease mg/I set
10 20 10
25. Phenolic compounds (as C6HsOH) mg/I 1.0 5 1
26. Dissolved phosphorus (as P)(0 mg/I 8 8 15
27. Radioactive substance (To be specified by Bangladesh)
28. PH 6-9 Atomic Energy)
6-9 6-9
29. Selenium (as Se) m 0.05 0.05 0.05
30. Zinc (as Zn) gm
5 10 10
gm /
31. Total Dissolved solids 2100 2100 2100
I
32. Temperature g°/ 40 40 40
1c/
33. Suspended Solids mI 150 500 200
34. Cyanide gm
0.1 2.0 0.2
g/
I/
I
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Source: Schedule-10, Rule -13, Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 (Page 3132-3134 of
the Bangladesh Gazette of 28 August 1997) (Own authentic translation form Original
Bengali).
Note: - These standards will be applicable for all industries other than those, which are
specified under industrial sector specific standards'.
-These standards will have to be complied from the moment of trial production in
case of industries and from the moment of the very beginning in case of projects.
- These standards will have to be met at any point of time and any sampling. In case
of need for ambient environment condition, these standards may be made stringent.
- Inland surface water will include drains, ponds, tanks, water bodies, ditches,
canals, rivers, streams and estuaries.
- Public sewer means leading to full-fledged joint treatment facility comprising

primary and secondary treatment.
- Land for irrigation means organized irrigation of selected crops on adequate land
determined on the basis of quantum and characteristics of waste water.
-If any discharge is made into public sewer or on land, which does not meet the
respective definitions in notes 5 and 6 above, then the inland surface water standards will
apply.
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CHAPTER-5
BASELINE ENVIRONMENT
5.1 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
5.1.1 Land Use Pattern

The project site falls under the 23°37'23" to 23°37'24" North latitude and 90°37T3"
to 90°37T6" East longitude. Total land of the existing & proposed site is more than
540 Decibel and currently being utilized as industrial purpose.
5.1.2 General Consideration
Baseline data on environment is important to understand physical, biological,

cultural, economic and social environmental characteristics of the project study area.
This information forms the basis to analyze the probable impacts of the project
activities. Mainly the following are the objectives or outcome of examining and
defining the existing environment.
To identify environmental and socioeconomic components that may

be affected due to project activities.
To recognize potential environmental impact of the project & enable
mitigation measures to be identified.
To provide a base line against which environmental conditions in the
future project may be measured & to document conditions which were
either existing or developing the introduction of the project site will
enjoy all infrastructures facilities like electricity, telecommunication,
gas etc.
For this EIA study the emphasis is given on the environmental features like water,
air, and noise quality of study area. Considerations are given to both the
environment and ancillary area that seems to be affected.
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5.1.3 study Area.
In this study, study area covers both the immediate site, and an extended area of about 2 km
radius. Immediate are here is the area that is enclosed by the project perimeter which falls
mainly in DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD, Tongi, Gazipur. Geographically the project is
located at 23°37'23" N and 90°37'13" E. However, the surrounding area covers mainly
Gazipur. In physic-chemical component, parameters included are land, water quality, air
quality, climate, and noise. Primary and secondary data has been collected. In case of primary
data collection emphasis has been given only to project boundary area. Secondary data has
been collected from different government and non-government organizations. Secondary data
covers environmental and socioeconomic information of Narayangonj area of Bangladesh.
5.1.4 SURROUNDING LAND USES

The "DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD" is set up in the Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh and near
Dhaka - Chittagong & Dhaka - Sylhet highway road. The area enjoys all the infrastructure
facilities like, water, electrical, NG, Telecommunication, gas etc. Gazipur District is a district
in central Bangladesh, part of the Dhaka Division. Gazipur zila consists of five upazilas, 47
unions and 827 mauzas. Out of the five upazilas Rupgonj is the largest with an area of 247.97
km2, which is 32.65% of the total area of the zila. Bandar is the smallest with an area of 55.84
km2. Sharing 7.34% of the total area of the zila. All the upazilas have more or less similar
characteristics. Some of the notable features of the surrounding are :
There are no monuments or features of histories interest on and around

the project site;
No features of scientific interest around the project site are found;
There is no development of scenic or recreation facility on and around the

project site;
5.1.5 Meteorology, climate, rainfall and Humidity
The climate of this region is tropical monsoon. According to Bureau of statistic the maximum
temperature at Narayangonj is 35°C in June and minimum temperature is 12°C in January.
Average Maximum Humidity is found to 87% and minimum being 64% in July and March
respectively. Maximum rain fall found as 552mm in August and 00.00 in December
respectively. Mean winter and summer temperature in the region (Dhaka and its surrounding)
are 17.75° in January 31.2° C in July respectively. Mean annual rainfall in the region is
2000mm -2200mm.
Humidity levels are consistently very high during monsoons 0uly - September), and drop
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significant for a relatively short period at the end of the dry season. The figure: 1 represents
the monthly average relative humidity (in %) data in the year of 2007 to 2011. Average
monthly humidity was highest in the month of July (90%), and the lowest in the month of
February (53%).
5.1.6 Geology, Topology and Soil Classification

Geologically the study area lies on the edge of Madhupur Tract, a Pleistocene Terrace and the
Holocene floodplain, a Ganges Brahmaputra - Meghna alluvial plain of north central part of
Bangladesh, at an elevation of 0 to 10m PWD. The landform units are high land, low land, and
medium high and medium low land categories. The land types are classified on the basis of
maximum depth of flooding. The depth of high land is 0.3m, low land is 3.0m, medium high
land is 0.9m and medium low land is 1.8m respectively. The study area mainly composed of
two major physiographic units, viz. Recent Meghna floodplain and Brahmaputra floodplain
areas.
The current project area has been marked in the physiotherapy map, General Soil Map of
Bangladesh in figure 5.2 and 5.3. And the project site has been marked on it. Most of the area
of Bangladesh is a vast, low-lying alluvial plain, sloping gently to the south and southeast. The
project as well as Narayangonj zila has a unique topography. According to physiographic Map
of Bangladesh the proposed project area in recent Meghna floodplain and Brahmaputra
floodplain areas. Topography is a configuration of a land surface including its relief and
contours, the distribution of mountains and valleys, the patterns of rivers, and all other natural
features that produce the landscape. Although Bangladesh is a small country, it has
considerable topographic diversity.
There are three distinctive natural features in Bangladesh:
➢ a board alluvial plain subject to frequent flooding;

➢ a slightly elevated relatively older plain;
➢ a small hill region drained by fast flowing rivers;
The land within the 5 km project command area radius is part of the Meghna floodplain with
almost no annual deposition of new sediment and is composed of older and more developed
soil. The landscape is gently undulating and nearly flat.
The topography of the plant area shows that the elevation of the project site above sea level is
between 9-12 feet. The land was filled further by 5 feet making it 17 feet above sea level
which is above the maximum flooding level in the area.
5.1.5 Seismic Activity
The project area has fallen under the Zone -II that comprising the central part of Bangladesh
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represents the region of recent uplifted Pleistocene blocks of the Barend and Madhaupur
Tracts, and the western extension of the folded belt. The region is also at medium risk from
seismic events as it lies at the junction of three tectonic plates
5.1.6 Flood
The site falls under the Tongi Upazila of Gazipur district where main rivers are Turaq located
nearby the project area. Hence, project area is relatively high land and free from flood.
5.1.7 Water resources/ground water resources data
Ground water is an important resource for livelihoods. Globally, groundwater provides

approximately 50% of current potable water supplies, 40% of the industrial water demand,
and 20% of the water used for irrigation (UNESCO 2003; Molden 2007). However, there are
regions where dependence on groundwater for drinking purpose is much larger. For example,
people who do not have access to piped system depend on tube wells in Bangladesh (ADB
2007b; ADB 2007c).
Bangladesh is largely covered by the alluvium deposited by the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and
Meghna rivers, making it one of the largest deltas in the world (Ahmed et al. 2001).
However, as a riverine country Bangladesh boasts a network of over 230 tributaries and
distributaries. There are 57 cross Boundary Rivers, of which 54 are shared with India, with
the remaining three entering from Myanmar (Chowdhury 2010). Being an essential part of
the culture these rivers are the countries lifeline and support a diver's agriculture, provide
transportation, support industries, and furnish various types of livelihoods for the inhabitants.
For irrigation purpose, maximum portion of water currently using only ground water
irrigation has increased dramatically due to poor maintenance and management of surface
water and historical negligence in the development of new surface water infrastructure.
Generally, four major physiographic units exist at the surface of Bangladesh. These are (a)
Tertiary sediments in the northern and eastern hills; (b) Pleistocene Terraces in the Madhupur
and Barind Tracts; (c) Recent (Holocene) floodplains of the Ganges, the Turaq and the
Meghna rivers and (d) the Delta covering the rest of the country.
The Upper (Shallow) or the Composite Aquifer
Below the surface clay and silt unit, less than few to several hundred meters thick very fine to
fine sand, in places inter bedded or mixed with medium sand of very thin layers are
commonly encountered. The thickness of this zone range from a few meters in the northwest
to maximum of 60m in the south. Over most of the country it represents the upper water
bearing zone.
The Main aquifer

The main water bearing zone occurs at depths ranging from less than 5m in the northwest to
more than 75m in the south and most of the country. It is either semi- confined. This aquifer
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comprises medium and coarse-grained sandy sediments, in places inter-bedded with gravel.
These sediments occur to depths of about 140m below ground surface. Presently,
groundwater is drawn predominantly from these strata.
The Deeper Aquifer
The deeper water-bearing unit is separated from the overlying main aquifer by one or more
clay layers of varied thickness. Deep aquifers generally include those aquifers whose waters
have no access vertically upward and downward but flow very slowly alone the dips and
slopes of the aquifers. The depth of the deep aquifers in Bangladesh containing usable water
range from 190 to 960 m on the Dinajpur platform 250 to 1500m.
The Pleistocene Aquifers
The major terrace areas considered being of Pleistocene age of highly oxidizes sediments
including the Madhupur Tract in greater Dhaka, Tangail and Mymensingh districts and the
Barind Tract in greater Rajshahi and Bogra districts. The Plio- Pleistocene aquifers of the
Dupi Tila Formation lie beneath the Pleistocene Madhupur clay formation.
The Holocene Aquifers
Other than the terrace areas, the remaining part of the Bengal basin consists predominantly of
Holocene alluvial and Deltaic sediments. The age of Holocene aquifers range from 100 to
more than 3000 years (Aggarwal et al., 2000). In the land above tidal inundation, these
deposits are composed primarily of silt and sand of appreciable thickness extending to depth
of more than hundred meters.The huge demand of ground water fulfils from the infiltration of
surface water with an external origin. Since annual cross-border river flows and entering
ground water are estimated to be 1,121,600 Mm3, the total renewable water resources are,
therefore, estimated at 1,226,600 Mm3 per year (FAO 2011).
Dhaka city is facing an unplanned expansion of 3.5 percent every year (Islam et al, 20 10),
the population has reached a number of more than seven million (BBS, 2009) and 25 percent
of this population lacks direct access to potable water (Nishat et al, 20008). To meet this
massive water demand, groundwater is being extracted at a very high rate and in an
unplanned manner, causing the groundwater table to deplete 20 to 30 meters n the past three
decades (Zahid et al, 2004).
Dhaka city experience a declining water level at the rate of 1 to more than 1.5 m each year. In
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the wake of abstraction beyond natural recharge potential, the policy is to gradually shift
emphasis from groundwater-based water supply towards water-based water supply around
the city area.
Year 1970 1980 1990 1995 2000 2005 2007

No. of Tube well 49 75 130 197 300 423 500
Withdrawal 0.217 0.516 0.767 1.5

3
0.18 1.2 2.0
(Mm /day)
Water 0.5-10.5 0.5-9 6-22.5 12.5-32 19-41.5 19-54 9-67
Table (m)
Table 5.1.7: The comparison of DWASA groundwater withdrawal and Decline

of water
Surface Water:
The project Location is under Tongi, Gazipur is mainly industrial area. The site is falls under
the low part of the old Brahmaputra floodplain it is not flooded during normal floods
Ground water:
Underground water is utilizing for all types of purposes by exploring through deep pumps
and treated by water Treatment Plant. Within the project area three are currently deep pumps
operation.
There are three main aquifers in the central region of Bangladesh, but ground water is
available on the site from 10 to 20 meters
An upper (composite) aquifer, which can reach depth of 50 m and is covered with an
upper silty clay layer of less than 20m.
A middle (main) aquifer of fine to heavy sands, which is generally 10m to 60m thick
and in most areas is hydraulically connected with the composite aquifer above; and
A deep aquifer of medium, medium-to-fine or medium-to-coarse sand, which is
generally found at depth below 100m
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5.1.8 Water Quality
The project site required huge amount of water daily to comply its industrial activities,
major part of water use in dyeing, washing and finishing process. Besides, workers and
staffs of the industry totally depend on underground water for domestic pin-pose like
drinking, cooking and toilet washing.
Underground water quality testing reports revels that
Table 5.1.1: Result of ground water Parameters

SL. Parameters Unit Concentration
No. Present Bangladesh Standard for Drinking
Water (ECR'97)
1. pH 6.71 6.5 - 8.5
2. Hardness as CaC03 mg/L 40 200 -500
3. Iron (Fe) mg/L 0.3 0.3-1
4. Arsenic (As) mg/L <1.0 0.050
5. Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) mg/L 326 1000
Source : From ICDDRB Laboratories
5.1.9 Air Quality:

Air quality depends on substance, which are present in the atmosphere in such concentration
that they produce undesirable effect on human beings, animal and plant life as well as the
properties. These substances include various gases like Sox, NOx, CO, CO2 etc. Suspended
particulate Matter (SPM) like smoke, dust, fumes, etc and many more. Concentration of
different pollutants above permissible standards can have adverse impacts on plants, animal
and human life.
The main contributor to this high level of air pollution is the increase in vehicular
population. Fortunately, recently the Bangladesh Government through DOE has taken some
strict measures and the situation is now improving. As mentioned earlier, that the area falls
under a category, so all parameters remain within allowable Emit for such type of area. This
is due to that fact government recognizes a big industrial installation in this site, which can
emit significant amount of toxic gases or particulate into the atmosphere. From the plant
under study point of view there would be no emission of air pollutant.
The air quality of the area still seems fair. Significant air pollution was not observed at the
time of the field visit. The area is situated approximately at an open space. This provides a
better assimilation of any air pollutants. However, as air quality in any urban/Industrial
setting is always under potential and increased threat and the present area is no exception, it
is desired that all activities of possible air pollution nature should be adopted as a
precautionary measure. The most potential source of air pollution in the Narayangonj area is
the Brick field industry.
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Indoor Air Quality Inspection Result:
Sl. Building/Floor PM1 PM2.5 (µg/m3) PM10 (µg/m3) CO2 (ppm)
No. (µg/m3)
01. Hand Rolling 29 45 56 349
Section in New
Mill
02. Shearing 20 47 66 500
Machine Section
in New Mill
03. Sub-Station in 25 40 52 478
New Mill
04. Workshop 25 39 54 707
05. Store 27 46 53 670
06. RMU-Sub station 25 40 51 691
07. Office 74 123 160 1193
Ambient Air Quality Inspection Result:
Sl. Inspection Area PM1 PM2.5 PM10 SPM CO2 (ppm)

No. (µg/m ) (µg/m ) (µg/m3)
3 3 (µg/m3)
Point Sample
01. Location 1 Sample-1 26 39 45 58.5 881
02. 23054’75”N Sample-2 29 42 50 65 798
90023’51.46”E
03. Location 1 Sample-3 30 47 59 76.7 846
04. 23054’75”N Sample-4 28 50 63 81.9 795
90023’51.46”E
05. Location 1 Sample-5 30 53 72 93.6 695
06. 23054’75”N Sample-6 32 43 70 91 710
90023’51.46”E
07. Location 1 Sample-7 34 50 68 88.4 712
08. 23054’75”N Sample-8 29 49 72 93.6 701
90023’51.46”E
Table : 5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Analysis
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5.1.10 Noise Quality
DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD has installed most sophisticated machineries which are
produce insignificant noise. The generators have been installed inbuilt silencer to reduce the
noise level.
Noise is another threat (but not serious) to the quality of the environment. There are no
secondary records mainly due to movement of vehicles such as Trucks, auto CNG, Tempo,
Votvoti (old Fashioned auto's), Motorcycles etc. Industries also make noise in some area.
Indoor Noise Level Inspection Result:
Sl. Building/Floor Reference Standard Obtained Result (dB)

No.
01. Hand Rolling Section in New NIOSH 50

Mill
(REL)=85dB(8
02. Shearing Machine Section in hours
48
New Mill TWA)Bangladesh
Labor Rules
03. Sub-Station in New Mill 2015(Sec:68)=80dB 53
04. Workshop 49
05. Store 54
06. RMU-Sub station 56
07. Office 63
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5.2 Ecological Resources
5.2.1 Forests and Natural Habitats

Forests, pasture lands, rivers, surface water and other water bodies etc. are the most important
natural ecosystems. They are the foundation on which conservation of biological diversity
depends. However, no significant amount of natural forestland or protected area around the
project site which is protected under national or international laws. The Narayangonj is
famous for vegetable and Banana (Musa Septennium). Farmers produces and different types
of vegetable which meet the local demand and the rest are brought to Dhaka and other cities.
Apart from Banna, Other floral Species are mostly seen with the project area and its
surrounding are listed below:
Among fauna species around the project area are:

English Name Scientific Name Local Name Uses as
Gross Spontaneum Gash (Kaichi Gash,
Saccharum Dubla etc.) Fuel/ Covering Soil Binder
Tress
Lichi Lichi Chinensis Lichu Fruit
Mango Mangifera Indica Aam Fruit
Date Phoenix sylvestris Khejur Fruit, Timber
Balck Berry Syzygium cumini Jam Brown sugar
Jackfruit Interophyllus Khatal Fruit, Timber
Coconut Cocos nucifera Narical Pape Fruit, Timber
Papya Carica Papaya Piara Fruit, fuel
Gauva Psidium guajva Kala Fruit
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Wood Tree
Shal Shorea Robusta Silk cotton Fuel, Timber
Shilkoroi Albizia procera Shilkoroi Fuel, Timber
Shimul Salmalia malabaricum Fuel, Timber
Kadam Anthocephalus Neolamarckia Flower, Timber
Cadamba cadamba
Garjan Dipterocarpus Garjan Timber
turbianatus
Mehagoni Swietenia macrophylla Mehegoni Timber
Sisu Dalbergia sissoo Indian Rosewood Timber
Source: Field visit
Table 5.2.1.1: Flora Species in the Study Area

English Name Scientific Name Local Name
Smooth Water Snake Enhudries enhydris Painnya Snap/Huriya
House Lizard Hemi doatylus Goda Tik tiki
Turtee Chitra indicad Chitra katchap
Amphibians
Common Toad Bafo melanostictus Bang
Skipper Frog Rana Cyanophyctis Bang
Mammals
Squirrel Callosciurus sp. Kat Biral
Short nosed fruit Bat Cynopterus spinex Badur
Mongoose Herpestes Bheji
Field Mouse Mus booduga Indur
House Mouse Mus musculus Nengti Idur
Saint Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus Boro Badur
5.3.1 Populace Characteristics/SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITION:

The project is located in Tongi under district of Gazipur-Average population density by
1200sqm/km. Average population growth rate are 4%. Population total 305562; male
159613, female 145949; Muslim 293976, Hindu 11388, Buddhist 42, Christian 142 and
others 14. Such a rapid population increasing must have been one of the most important
factor which restricted the alleviation of poverty and satisfactory on the basis human needs in
the area. In Tongi town surrounding there are 1 Medical college and several no colleges,
High schools, available clubs, Community center, co-operative society post office, mosque,
Mandirs, churches marriage register etc. There are several big knit composite and textiles
factory and many small sizes dyeing and garments factory.
5.3.2 Agriculture
The major crops grown in the project study area are varieties of rice. Major area put under
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Boro (HYV) cultivation. Local Boro in medium low land low land areas. T. Aman (HYV)
and T .Aman (L) are also grown, the former being preponderant.
Other crops of importance are wheat, jute, oil seeds, sugar cane, potatoes, pulses and
vegetables.
The three agro-climate cropping seasons prominent in the impact area
are:
o Kharif-1 : March-May
o Kharif-2 : June-October
o Rabi : November to February
During Kharif-1 season HYV rice is principle crop, during Kharif-2 B medium Aman and
Aus crops are grown or jute is cultivated in medium low land. During the Rabi season,
wherever the land dried up in early October to mid-October, farmers grow legumes, oil seed
and vegetables. Vegetables are mostly confined to highland, oil seeds to medium land and
pulses to medium low land. Sugarcane is major cash crop of the farmers in the study area and
requires year-round production activity. Cropping patterns and crop diversity for Kharif and
Rabi seasons are scheduled according to land types, flooding frequency and duration of
floods. The patterns in the study area are dictated by the local hydrologic regime and are
essentially based on rice. Pre-monsoon and post-monsoon drainage congestion limits crop
production. In monsoon season drainage problem become much more acute, thus limiting the
crop choice. Non rice crops are grown mostly in the non-irrigated land in rotation with Rabi
Aus and Aman, depending on the land type. Winter crops are inter-cropped with sugarcane.
Irrigated HYV Boro is grown is winter in sequence with T. Aman on medium high land on
medium lowland.
According to the 1983-84 agricultural censuses the study area has a relatively medium
agricultural potentiality. Rice is still the dominant crop in this area and most of the ands are
crops are the significant crops in this area. The low-lying areas, which remain under water for
production capacity in the low-lying land has decreased in recent years.
CHAPTER-6
IDENTIFICATION AND POTENTIAL IMPACT
6.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATION

As it is the case for most industrial projects, potential negative impacts sometime could be far
more numerous than beneficial impacts. The regional and national economic benefits
associated with the implementation of any development project are considered to fall outside
the scope of a lila, and therefore not considered here, However, it is generally expected that
these long-term benefits will ultimate trickle down to the local population and will make a
contribution to an improvement in the quality of life.
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Likewise, the indirect benefits of strengthening of technical capabilities of local persons
through association with foreign experts and other training elements which may form part of
a project, have been considered to fall outside the scope of EIA.
6.2 SCOPING OF IMPACTS
The potential impacts due to implementation of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. are
identification by using simple checklist and Graded Matrix methods.
These two methods are described below:
6.2.1 CHECKLIST
Checklist is comprehensive lists of environmental effects and impacts indicator designed to
stimulated the analysts to think broadly about possible consequences of contemplated actions
(Munn, 1979). Table-represents the checklists developed for the present plant. In this
checklist, actions, which may affect at the various stage of the projects activities, are listed
and the degrees of signification Environmental impacts seis) are shown. The terms none,
minor, moderate and major are used in the checklists, major environmental components,
which will be adversely affected by activities of the project, are water quality and socio-
economic environment. All these impacts will arise in operation phase of the project. It
should be noted that identification indicated in the checklist relates to the significant level of
impact, assuming no mitigation of negative impacts.
6.2.2 Graded Matrix

Impact identification has been carried out by using graded matrix method, which also
provides specific idea of the impact. The methodology basically incorporates a list of project
activities with a checklist of environment components, which might be affected. Combining
these lists as horizontal and vertical axis for the matrix allows the identification of cause
effect relationship between the specific activities and impacts. The quantified graded matrix
method is superior to the checklist method or the simple interaction matrix method in that it
goes beyond qualitative identification of cause effect relationship between specific activities
and environmental factors, thus helping to carry the thinking out process further. In this
method, the "magnitude" and "importance" of the cause-effect relationship impact in each
cell of a matrix is denoted by assigning numerical values.
A gradation system ranging from 1 to 10 is used for each characteristic. The magnitude of the
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interaction is the extensiveness or scale and is described by the assignment of a numerical
value from 1 to 10; 10 representing a very important interaction and 1 an interaction of
relatively low importance. Summation of the number of rows and columns designated as
having interactions provide insight into impact assessment and interpretation. Assignment of
numerical values of the magnitude of an interaction is based on an objective evaluation of
facts while assignment of numerical values for the importance is mainly based on subjective
judgment of the multi-disciplinary team working in the absence of more definitive
information on relevant environmental parameters. This approach is used for gross screening
technique for impact identification process. Table - 6.2.2.1 shows the graded matrix for the
DACCA WORKS LTD is can be seen from the matrix, the major action that have the
potential of producing inseverable major impacts, whether beneficial or adverse, on various
environmental imponent are the plant in operation, liquid discharge and employment. On the
other cand, the variables expecting considerably major impacts are water quality, and socio-
economic conditions (Family, finance and human health) etc.
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Table - 6.2.2.1 Graded Matrix for the DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD
Proposed Plant Plant Plant Solid Odor Waste Monito Empl Total
ring
action Cons in waste genera water oy
Locatio
/ impacts tructi operat dispo tion discha merit
n
on ion sal rge
Land value 4/6 4/6
Neighboring 3/5 2/4 4/8 9/17
operations
Agriculture 4/8 4/8
Surface 2/5 3/6 5/11
drainage
Air Quality 1/4 0/ 2/8

/o
Water 4/4 9/10 7/8 20/22
Quality
Forestry 1/4 1/4
Human 3/5 3/5 1/4 3/6 3/8 13/28
health
Fisheries 1/2 1/2
Navigation/ 1/4 1/4
Hydrology
Socio 5/5 8/9 8/8 21/22
economic
condition
Total 6/11 8/10 22/33 3/8 2/8 22/38 10/16 8/8
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CHAPTER-7
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION
MEASURE
This chapter identifies the potential impacts related with project location, design, and
construction and operation phase of the project on the physical, biological and socioeconomic
domains of the environment. An environmental impact is defined as any change to an
existing condition of the environment. Identification of potential impacts has been done on
the basis of baseline data collected from secondary and primary sources. Identification of
potential impacts due to the project site development is done by checklist methods. In the
checklist, activities, which may affect the environmental Impacts (SEIs) are shown. The
terms none, insignificant, moderate and significant are used in the checklist to classify the
magnitude of SEIs. Environmental impacts can broadly be classified as those taking place
during pre-construction, construction and operational phase of the project. Activities involved
affecting environmental resources at different phase of the project implementation as well as
potential / significant environmental impacts are discussed below.
7.1 IMPACTS DURING PRE-

CONSTRUCTION
Landscape Change
During pre-construction phase, there will be changes in landscape due to construction of
boundary walls and other initial activities. As the areas will be developed or filled, flood or
drainage construction may occur in the surrounding area.
7.2 IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION

Environmental impacts of the construction phase are expected to be temporary. Construction
impacts are considered to be minimal as all the construction workers will be carried out
within the site and will be managed via the mitigation measures defined in the EMP section.
Air Pollution
NOx and SOx except SPM value has not expected DoE standards based on the baseline
monitoring data. During construction phase, SPM is to be in the main pollutant associated
with earthwork activities and foundations for buildings and internal access roads. The
construction equipment/vehicles, using fuel and diesel and movements of vehicles will also
contribute to air pollution. Because of this, hazardous air quality affecting the immediate
vicinity of the work areas and the sparsely populated settlements are surrounding the
DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. Another possible source of air pollution will be dust due to
handling of cement, breaking of bricks/boulders, mixing of concrete ingredients and burning
of bitumen for internal roads. However, due to the openness of construction sites and wind
conditions, the dust and engine emissions are expected to have limited effect on the existing
air quality. The anticipated air quality problem will be short lived, localized and minor lasting
during the construction stage only.
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Noise Pollution
According to baseline monitoring data, noise levels in the five sites have not been exceeded
the DoE standard mainly due to adjacent access road construction that is currently going on.
Noise levels in and around the construction sites could further increase as a result of
operation construction machinery and equipment will be required for the construction of the
proposed project and will depend upon the construction methodology for the various types of
works. However, the equipment/vehicles will broadly consist of mixture machine, concrete
vibrator, brick/boulder breaking machine, dump trucks, transport vehicles, etc. Which will
cause noise pollution. Most of these will use diesel engines that generate noise and exhaust
emission.
Sewage Pollution
During construction phase, the proposed site shall be occupied by officials, contractor
personnel and labor force (about 100 persons/day). Inadequate and unhygienic sanitation
facility can pollute the surrounding lands as well as diseases might be spread out among the
workers and adjacent villagers. Sewage w7aste also might be the source of odor pollution to
the local environment.
Solid Waste
The construction process will take 1-2 years and as a result the worker camps will take a
semi-permanent appearance. The majority of waste likely to get generated will include
rubbish, ashes and residues, etc. These wastes will be generated due to construction camps,
construction activities and materials used for construction. If inadequate arrangements exist
for the disposal of above-mentioned wastes, there will be negative impact on the soil,
aesthetic beauty of area and worker 'health and safety.
Landscape refers to the appearance of the land, including shape, texture, color and features.
The landscape of an area can contributes to people's enjoyment of built and natural
environments, attract investment, assist in development, promote biodiversity and affect
drainage patterns. Some change to landscape may be temporary such as the construction
materials, items of equipment (e.g. piling), vehicles etc., which may be visible from the
distance whilst others may be more permanent such importing material and the building up
areas or the establishment of facility buildings, and c chimney s / stacks.
While the existing site is currently a vacant landscape by settlements, the development of the
project will change the topography and landscape of the area and will become a prominent
feature.
Access Road/Traffic Congestion
The transportation and use heavy equipment and tracks would be required during
construction for the movement of construction material. Both access roads need to be used
during construction period. The overall conditions of both the access road are not good which
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need to be improved prior to starting to the construction activities. The construction vehicles
will add more traffic and road congestion. This has potential to directly impact traffic flow of
the access roads. Also due to the movement of the construction materials carrying vehicles
the potential for accidents in the access roads wall also increase.
Job Opportunity
At the peak of construction phase, it is likely to provide employment of nearly 100 personnel
in various positions, and the contractor wall be responsible for creating these employment
opportunities. Priority wall need to be given to the local community people tor unskilled
labor. This may result in an increase on household income.
Occupational Health & Safety
Construction workers may face sudden occupational health hazards such as, minor or major
injuries due to lack of general safety requirements and precaution applicable for such sites,
malfunctioning equipment, careless use of equipment and vehicles, etc. At the construction
site, camps will be constructed for temporary accommodation for -bout 100 workers.
Property designed sanitation facilities may pose health threat and n nuisance to the workers.
Uncontrolled vending of food and drinking water on the work site may also pose a risk with
respect to the transmission of contagious diseases like Typhoid, Diarrhea, Malaria, Dengue,
etc.
Nearby Public Health and Safety

Improper H&S policy maintained at the site may lead to outbreak of different diseases to the
surrounding people through the sick construction workers.
7.3 IMPACTS DURING OPPRATION

Operational impacts continue during the life of the project after the completion of
construction phase and these impacts are long lasting and in some permanent.
Impact due to air & scrub
The major problem associated with the steel industry is the disposal of air/scrub generated
from the process section of the plant. The major sources of air & scrub are Furnace, Ladle
etc.
To avoid air & scrub pollution a fully automated modern Air/scrub Treatment plant (ATP).
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Air Pollution
during the manufacturing of Billet, the following air emission might take place:
❖ Modern Automatic ATP from ah- & scrub

❖ Exhaust from Diesel Generator
Dust
Dust emission would occur during processing and manufacturing of MS
billet Invisible micro dust particles of scrap from the factory, which
deteriorate the ambient air quality in terms of Suspended particulate Matter
(SPM). The pollution of atmosphere by SPM may have the following
effects:
❖ Modem Automatic Air treatment plant
❖ Increased dustiness of the area
❖ Retarding the growth of the vegetation
❖ Increased nuisance to the inhabitants
❖ Increased health hazards to the workers

and inhabitants
However, the nature and extent of the effects depended on concentration of

particulates and the length of exposure.
Exhaust Gases
All the above impacts would be contained within the working environment
within the plant area and would not affect the area outside the site, provided
standard mitigation measures have been applied to control the potential
environmental impacts.
Moreover, vehicular emission will be the major source of air pollution from
the DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD Site. The pollution from vehicular
emission would include SMP, SMP CO2, NOx and CO. However, as most
of the vehicles would be using compressed natural gas (CNG), pollution
from vehicular sources is expected to be low. It is recommended that the
traffic within the sites to minimize traffic jams.
During the baseline survey, on apparent problem with the air quality was
noticed. Satisfactory results were obtained which revealed that the ambient
air quality (In terms of PM10, SPM, SO2, NOx) is within the acceptable
levels as prescribed by the -department of Environment and IFC guidelines.
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Noise pollution
Major sources of noise pollution expected are:
❖ Industrial processing
❖ Billet Production
❖ Vehicular traffic
❖ Generator sets during emergency
High nose level, causing inconvenience and certain health impacts related to hearing impairment and other
problems for the workers are expected if no monitoring, mitigation and enforcement measures are in place. The
respective agencies responsible for such noise generation are envisaged to be monitored by the proposed
environmental and social cell at the site.
Sewage Disposal
Appropriate sewage disposal system wall be developed for the proposed DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD sites.
Objectives, the untreated/unmanaged sewage will create soil and ground water pollution. It will also create bad
odor which will be unhealthy and cause nuisance for nearby communities DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD site.
Untreated sewage will also cause human health diseases if contaminated to ground water or soil (toxicological
effect).
Solid Waste/Industrial waste
There will be 4940 persons staying within the DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD project sites. It is that the
1112Kg (JAICA 2005) municipal solid wastes (Organic and inorganic) per day (0.5Kg/person/day)will be
generated during the operation phase, which need to be disposed effectively and timely manner. Improper
management of solid waste may lead to soil and ground water contamination through the generation of leachate.
Bad odour due to non-removal of wTaste regularly will also cause unhealthy conditions in the DACCA STEEL
WORKS LTD site and surrounding are including attracting nuisance animals such as flies and mosquitoes.
Overall, negative impacts are predicated due to solid waste dining the operation phase if handling and disposal
of solid wastes wall not be carried out in accordance with the waste management plan.
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7.4 Cumulative impacts and mitigation process
Cumulative impacts consist of an impact that is created as a result of the combination of the project evaluated in
the EIA together with other projects in the same vicinity causing related impacts. These impacts occur when the
incremental impact of the project is combined with the cumulated effect of other past, present and reasonably
foreseeable future projects.
Figure: 7:4:1: Cumulative Impact (air/land/water) lire project site is surrounding by different units of DACCA
STEEL WORKS LTD. Development of different industries may cause some impact on ecosystem which effects
may differ from original, individual activities. For example, ecosystem can be damaged by the combined effect
of human activities. Such as air, land, and /or water pollution, and other human development activities.
Figure:7:4:1 (Cumulative Impact (air/land/Water)
The Project Site Surrounding By different units Of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. Development of different
industrial may cause some impact on ecosystem which effects may differ from origin, individual activities.
For example, ecosystem can be damaged by the combined effect of human activities, Such as air, land / or
water pollution, and other human development activities.
Impact Mitigation Process:

Air Population
Air population is caused by sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxide human emissions, such as electricity generation
from factories, and vehicles.
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Figure : 7.3.2 Cumulative impact (air pollution) mitigation
The project will take necessary action for cogeneration practices as well as reducing gas consumption that
would assist to reduce air pollution.
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CHAPTER-8
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
8.1 Environment Management Plan (EMP)

Environment Management Plan (EMP) is prepared for all the identified environment impact during pre-
construction, construction and operational stages of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. site development and
operation.
The strict implementation of the EMP and project management's strict enforcement of the adequate construction
practices and standard will greatly reduce the negative impacts of the project. Environment and social
consultant, if necessary, will be engaged to support EMP implementation including monitoring possible
Mitigation Measures.
8.2 ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF EMP

The basis of the operational philosophy of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. is that the activities proposed in
entire Textile Park shall be operated in complete compliance with all applicable Laws, Regulations, standards
and permits, procedures, specifications, rules, standards and guidelines. In order to achieve this, DACCA
STEEL WORKS LTD. has established a resource base for the management of health, safety, environmental and
social issues during construction and Operation Park.
The HSE management system process which has been developed for use as part of the implementation of the
operations philosophy will be followed, together with the commitments contained within the DACCA STEEL
WORKS LTD corporate Health, safety and Environment (E1SE) policy. The system also contains adequate
Security measures that are designed to people and property.
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Table . 8.1: Mitigation/Enhancement Measure during Pre-Construction,
Construction and Operation stages of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD.
Issue Potential Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Institution

Environmental Implement Supervising
Impacts
Pre-Construction Stage
Design of project Improper design of All project facilities are to be DACCA DISTEEL Local
facilities project facilities will designed in accordance with the WORKS LTD Authority
lead to environmental planning and design norms
Degradation According to BNBC
Earthquake hazard should be
considered in the structural
design of the buildings.
i Construction Stage
Air Pollution Air quality can be Fit vehicles with Appropriate Contractor DACCA STEEL
affected by vehicle exhaust systems and emission WORKS
exhaust emissions and devices Maintain vehicles and LTD
combustion of fuels. construction equipment in good
Air quality Can be working condition including
affected by emissions regular servicing. Operate the
from machinery and vehicle in a fuel-efficient
combustion of fuels. manner cover haul vehicles
Dust generation from carrying dusty materials moving
construction sites outside the construction site
material stockpiles and Impose speed limits (20km/hr.)
access roads on all vehicle movement at the
worksite and through access
roads to reduce dust emissions
Control the movement of
construction materials (Specially
sands boulder/brick chips) prior
to loading and transport
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Focus special
attention on
containing the
emissions
from
generators
Machinery
causing excess
pollution (e.g.
visible smoke)
will be banned
from
construction
sites or fixed
immediately
prior to usage
Provide
filtering
systems, duct
collectors or
humidification
or other
techniques or
other
techniques (as
applicable) to
the concreate
mixing plant
to control the
particle
emissions at
all its stages,
including
unloading,
collection,
aggregate
handling,
cement
dumping,
circulation of
trucks and
machinery
inside the
installation.
Water spray to
the material
stockpiles,
access roads
and bare soils
as and when
required to
minimize the
potential for
environmental
nuisance due
to dust.
Increase the
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Noise Increased Maintain all vehicles in order to keep Contractor DACCA ADI
Pollution noise levels them in good working order in STEEL WORKS
due to accordance with LTD
vehicular manufactures maintenance
traffic
procedures.
increased
Make sure all drivers wall complies
noise and
vibration with the traffic codes concerning
may have an maximum speed limit, drivinghours,
watering
impact on Frequency etc.
during periods
nearby (@20km/hr. night time) Organize the
of high risk
sensitive (e.g.loadinghigh
and unloading of trucks, and
receptors winds and diy for the purpose of
operations
periods). minimizing
Stored
construction
materials such noise on the work site.
as Appropriately
boulders site all noise generating
andactivities
sand shall
to avoid noise pollution to
be covered
local residents
andMaintain
confined all equipment in order to
Modify equipment
keep it in good working
to avoid them to reduce noisein
condition
being wind
(for example,
accordance noise
with control kits, lining
manufacture
drifted
of truck trays
maintenance or pipelines,
procedures silencers)
Erect dust barriers along theEquipment
boundary of the
landsuppliers
to reduceand
dustcontractors
movementshall
to the surrounding
areas
present proof of maintain ace register
of their equipment. Install acoustic
enclosure around generators to
reduce noise level. Fit high efficiency
mufflers to appropriate construction
equipment. A void the unnecessary
use of alarms horns and sirens Notify
adjacent Landholders prior any
typical noise events outside of day
light hours Education the operators
of construction Equipment on
potential noise problems and the
techniques to minimize noise
emission Employ best available works
practice on site to minimize
occupational noise levels Install
temporary noise Control barriers
where appropriate A void
undertaking the noisiest activities
when working at night
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8.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Fire and Earthquake are major disaster for the building occupants causing
injury and even death due to insufficient or lack of disaster management
plan. In this regard the following should be taken into consideration to
protect the properties and property users such as:
➢ There should be automatic fire/heat detecting system in each room in

each floor of SAL site buildings, as well as water sprinklers.
➢ There should be sufficient fire extinguishers in each floor which
should be checked by the fire Service officials twice in a year
➢ The building should have emergency fires exits.
➢ All electrical wiring should be accomplished with good quality wire
to prevent electrical leakage, fires and spread of fires.
➢ The high risk electrical are should be clearly marked with warnings
to avoid dangerous practices in the vicinity so that there would be
less chance of accidents from those installations.
➢ The building should be designed by considering proper earthquake
load of the zone.
➢ There should be automatic system in the lift of dormitory (future
provision) of the complex so that it would reach to the nearest floor
and open the door during electricity failure.
➢ Site should be identified for assembly during fire or any other hazard
with clear marking within and outside the building to reach safety.
➢ Awareness to be provided to building users on its safety precautions,
code of conduct to minimize user-induced hazards and how to
respond during hazardous events
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8.5 DO'S AND DON'T'S CHECKLIST
Checklist of Do's and Don'ts of preventive measures
Do's
➢ All new equipment's should be procured as per user's safety requirement and designed
accordingly.
➢ The equipment's should be qualified for installation, operation and performance.
➢ The persons working on the equipment's should undergo the operation training.
➢ To create the Health, safety and Environment awareness at all levels of management
and to communicate the specific risk/hazards, at relevant locations Health, safety and
Environment sings, warming labels, Instruction to be displayed.
➢ As a part of regular training program, job Safety training should be carried out at
different levels of the management.
➢ As a part of 'off the Job' safety and in order to create awareness for a health, safety and
Environment training on the subjects like vehicle safety, road safety etc to be carried
out at different levels of management.
➢ Emergency handling training is a must for all emergency handling team members.
➢ The supervisor and worker must determine what is considered appropriate protective
clothing in their work area.
➢ Check fire extinguishers periodically to ensure that they are all in good conditions.
➢ Make sure, when using fire hose, that the jet of water breaks into a fine contract with
live electrical apparatus.
➢ Turn away your face whenever an arc or flash is expected.
➢ Discharge to earth thoroughly all cables before working on the cores.
➢ Please see that all splices and connections are securely made.
➢ Make sure that all employees are familiar with the location and use of firefighting
apparatus.
➢ Hearing protection devices shall be provided and used in area where the noise level
exceeds 90dB (A) and when all other controls have been applied to reduce the level.
➢ There should be proper ventilation for fumes and dust to prevent concentration as it
could be hazardous.
➢ Noise monitoring as per the legal requirements will be carried out as per schedule.
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Don'ts
➢ Don't throw water on live electric equipment in case of fire. It is dangerous,

➢ Don't close or open a switch or fuse slowly or hesitatingly. Do it quickly, positively
and firmly,
➢ Don't wear:
✓ Loose Cloths
✓ Sandals high heeled and open toed
shoes
➢ Don't
✓ Smoke
✓ Eat, drink, or chew gum
✓ Store food, dishes or drinks
➢ Don't be haste and careless. This cause many accidents,
➢ Don't use wares with poor and deteriorated insulation.
➢ Don't work on a pole or elevated position when line is alive, without safety belt and
rubber gloves and unless a competent person stands on the ground nearby to direct
operations and give warning,
➢ Don't go near noisy areas and machines without ear muffs/ear plugs,
➢ Don't mix hazardous wastes with normal wastes, It must be stored separately.
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8.6 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL
A separate Environment Management Cell will be earmarked for monitoring of pollutants

from project and ATP as well as developing environment management plan and action. Any
deviation/variation shall be immediately taken into consideration for improvement of the
same. The organogram for Environment Management cell is as given below:
The major duties and responsibilities of Environment Management Cell shall be as given
Figure : 8.6.1 Environmental Management Cell

below:
o To implement the environment management plan o To assure regulatory

compliance with all relevant rules and regulations o To ensure regular
operation and maintenance of ATP.
o To minimize environmental impacts of operations as by strict adherence to the
EMP
o To initiate the environmental monitoring as per approved schedule o Review and
interpretation of monitoring as per approved schedule and corrective measures in case
monitoring results are above the specified limits o Maintain environmental related
records
o Coordination with regulatory agencies, external consultants, monitoring
laboratories
o Maintain of log of public complaints and the action taken
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8.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN
Environmental monitoring is a very important aspect of environmental management to safeguard the protection
of environment. During construction, environmental monitoring will ensure the protection of textile top soils,
potential soil erosion from embankment, drainage congestion, and degradation of Environmental quality.
In accordance with the EMP, an environment monitoring plan has been developed and presented in Table. The
project Management unit supported by Environmental and Social consultants will be responsible to supervise
monitoring activities of all under the project. The project Management unit during project implementation will:
Supervision the environmental monitoring regularly based on the monitoring management plan prepared in this
report with the assistance of Environmental and Social Consultants if necessary. Submit quarterly reports based
on the monitoring data and laboratory analysis report: main parameters to be monitored by the contractor are
outlined in Table 8.7.1
Oversee that project is complying with all monitoring measures and has subcontracted a recognized organization
for data collection for monitoring purposes. It is recommended to use the same institutions that collected the
baseline data to avoid possible calibration and methodology errors.
Ensure the environmental monitoring reports including environmental mitigation measures undertaken,
environmental monitoring activities undertaken, details of monitoring measures, environmental training
conducted, and environmental regulatory violations are prepared and submitted as required by environmental
authorities and annually to lenders
Table 8.7.1 Environmental Monitoring Programs during Pre-Construction, Construction

and Operation Stages
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CHAPTER-9
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
9.1 The 'No Build "Scenario

From a purely physical environmental point of view, the "do-nothing is preferable to any project
implementation, since it would avoid creation of any of the adverse impacts associated with the project.
However, the potential socio-economic benefits to the nation would be foregone and industrial growth would be
hampered.
It is concluded that the "No build" alternative is unacceptable, and the potential socioeconomic benefits of
implementation of such project far outweigh the adverse impacts, all of which can be controlled and minimized.
9.2 Site Alternatives

As mentioned earlier that the project site is finalized for the project. MOHAMMADI STEEL WORKS LTD. is
located in an area, which have every scope for developing as an industrial area. The project aesthetic looks are
modern and Environment compatible, the site is environmentally acceptable, the plant is almost built and the
EIA carried out earlier concluded about the suitability of the project location. So there is no logical need to look
into alternative sites. Hence this has not been done in the present EIA.
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CHAPTER-10
PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
10.1 Public meeting and survey

Public Consultation was initiated with an explicit objective to ensure people participation right from the
planning stage of the project. More specially, this was aimed at improving the study taking into account
opinions from the people of the impacted area. While undertaking household survey through semi-structured
questionnaire, knowledgeable persons, and community leaders and local chairman & members were identified
and contracted.
The company arranged a public meeting at the beginning of project site. The meeting was attended by about 12
persons who included local people, local community leaders (members & chairman) and other interested
persons from different corners.
10.2 General Finding of the meeting and survey

In general, the local people's response to DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD is positive. Most of the people who
live close the plant site have no objection towards the plant being set up at the selected site. Most the people as
interviewed are not aware of pollution hazard and also do not feel that DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD would be
source of any hazard to them.
As understood from gathered information, the same approach of not involving the local public during the project
planning as prevailing in the country was adopted in case of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD. This is a top-down
approach of not asking the opining of the people who themselves or whose environment and socio-economies
might have been affected due to the project. There should have been a bottom up approach taken while
designing the project with opportunity and arrangement for public participation.
The people of the area seem to be happy for this installation of such plant since they would not face jobless
further after operation of the plant. Presently public participation is limited to engaging some local people in
various construction and other related activities during the implementation of the plant. The same will imply on
when there would be some local people recruited permanently or temporarily as the plant staff
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during its operation. Also some people will participate indirectly in various economic activity and support
systems associated with DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD.
10.3 Summary of special concern

10.3.1 Issues
Some issues as described by those who attended the meetings are summarized below :
o Employment for local people o Contribution to the local

development projects
10.3.2 Suggested measure
Suggestions were also provided of persons w ho attend the meeting. The suggested measures for above issue are
as follow-s:
o Where ever possible local people should be given priority for employment in the factory.
DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD should contribute both in kind for different development projects like total
literacy program (TLP), development in medical facility, local road etc. in the local area, o All damaged
sections of roads and culverts should be repaired by
DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD after finishing the construction work but before going commercial
product.
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CHAPTER-1 1
CONCLUSIONS
DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD is set up at Tongi Gazipur District. An Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) has been carried out for the project according to the requirement of DoE for necessary environmental
clearance as it is made mandatory in ECA' 95, for any new industrial set up and the subsequent ECA' 97,
IEE report has been prepared through identifying the potential impacts, assessing them and recommending
possible mitigating and enhancing measure for negative and positive impacts, respectively.
The project has a positive impact in terms of employment in the operation phase and had in construction stage.
Further, this will indirectly help in boosting up the national economic condition through foreign investment. An
outline of Environmental Mitigation plan has been given in the present report to mitigation/enhance the impacts,
which are expected to occur during operation phase of the plant. To avoid air pollution by a fully automated Air
Treatment Plant (ATP).
Other than the impact, there are no environmental issue of sensitive nature, which might any potential of serious
ill effects due to the in this area. Since it is understood that the project proponent is committed to take necessary
steps to address any environmental problems, the selected location of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD is
acceptable for the present project. So issuance of environmental clearance in favor of DACCA STEEL WORKS
LTD may be considered.
However, no industrial development can be expected without any adverse impact on environment. The
beneficial impacts on the nation as well as human being would only be meaningful and sustainable development
would only be possible if the adverse effects are minimized through strict maintenance and control measures as
adopted and further suggested for this project. All this would need vigilant care and subsequent monetary
involvement, and the project authority should take these into consideration.
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The location of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD is environmentally acceptable as has already been mentioned.
However, adequate and effective pollution prevention, abatement and control measure, proper and careful
operation and maintenance, regular and effective environmental monitoring with adequate staff and budgetary
provision, and reporting to DoE should be ensured.
It is expected that DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD will follow ah environmental compatible steps during
operation and maintenance by which it sets a positive example as an environment friendly industrial unit, very
much within the environmentally acceptable limits all the time.
It is also expected that DoE will do surveillance monitoring of the project like DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD
for initiatives to take care of the factory targeting a better environment.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT

DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED

SL NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

Table List of Tables Page No.

Table 5.1.7 The comparison of DWASA groundwater withdrawal and 78

Table: 5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Analysis 80

Table 8.7.1 Environmental Monitoring Programs during Pre- Construction, 108-110

Figure List of Figure Page No.

Figure 2.4.1 Waste generation flow Chart 41

Figure: 7.4.2 Cumulative impact (air pollution) mitigation 94

Sl No DESCRIPTION Page No.

Annexure 3 Location Map 117

Annexure 4 Approve TOR

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EQS Environmental quality standards

NGMAP National Environment Management Action Plan

RCC Resource Control Company

SEL Significant Environmental Impacts

Adverse Impact: An impact that is considered undesirable.

DACCA STEEL WORKS LIMITED will be a leading manufacturer of Steel Billet in

Production & Manufacturing Process

Product Name Amount

Collecting Ferroalloy & Purchased or self-produced Scrap

Production Process Plan

2. Maintenance bay for continuous casting equipment:

3. Billet discharging bay:

Operation & Maintenance of induction furnace:

（1）Induction furnace feeding

Hot repairing, dismantling, building and baking of ladle:

Description of Existing Environment

River Water Level

Potential Environmental Impacts

Air Quality Impacts

Transport and Communication:

Environmental Impact during Operation phase

Water Quality Impacts:

Mitigation Measures and Environmental Management

The environmental management during the operation phase should primarily be

Table: Possible Mitigation/ Enhancement Measures

Therefore, no pollution will be displaced and no resettlement will be required; and no

1.0 Introduction & Project Background

1.1 Project Background

1.2 Need of EIA

An Ideal EIA system would be

❖ Be timed so as to provide information for decision making,

1.4 Objectives of the EIA

1.5 Literature Review

2.1 COMPANY PROFILE

2.2. Project details and Raw materials

Figure: 2.2.1 DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD

Name of the Project DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD

2.3 Brief Discussion of the proposed Project

Product -Mix & Production Capacity

ITEMS UNIT QUANTITY/DAY

Land & Location

Machinery & Equipment

Process Flow Diagram

Figure: 2.3.1 Production Process flow of DACCA STEEL WORKS LTD.

➢ Tapping period of induction furnace: 96 minutes

Technical parameters of main process equipment

The characteristics of IF:

Content Unit Parameter