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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
1. Scope:
This procedure is applicable for entire RJON field operations, well services, work-over completion and
maintenance activities performed either by Cairn or Business partners.
2. Objective:
This document is prepared to guide and implement the environmental statutory compliance and risk mitigation
measure as per Vedanta Sustainability technical guidelines, management standards, HSE policy and Cairn Oil &
Gas procedures. Compliance to the requirements mentioned in this document shall be adhered by company and
business partners as applicable while carrying out routine or non-routine operations, maintenance, and well
services and interventions works etc at the Terminals, Well pads, PWRI and LSF, EOR, Warehouse facility etc
operations. Objectives of this document are follows -
• Plan, design, develop, adopt and implement best practices and statutory control measures to mitigate the
pollution and improve compliance.
• Identification of point and non-point pollution sources i.e. air, noise, land and water pollution.
• Implement monitoring and measurement programme as per the statutory requirement of EC/CTE/CTO
/HWA and other applicable approval, permits and rules.
• Applying the principles of the waste management hierarchy, minimise risk of harm to human health and
environmental pollution.
• Implement Vedanta Cairn Oil and Gas HSE policy
• Define roles and Responsibilities
• Documentation and reporting
3. Definitions & Abbreviations
Term Definition
Ambient air quality refers to the condition or quality of air surrounding the facility.
Ambient Air Quality National Ambient Air Quality Standards are the standards for ambient air quality
set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) that is applicable nationwide.
The surrounding and background environmental conditions (e.g. air quality, water
Ambient Conditions
quality, temperature etc.) which already exist.
Consent which is required to obtain from Pollution Control Board to initiate
Consent to Establish (CTE) development/establishment activities to develop a facility for Hydrocarbon
Drilling, Production activities under the provisions of Air and Water Acts.
Consent which is required to obtain from Pollution Control board to commission
Consent to Operate (CTO) and operate a facility to carryout production activities under the provisions of Air
and Water Acts.
Construction and Means the waste comprising of building materials, debris and rubble resulting
Demolition Waste from construction, re-modelling, repair and demolition of any civil structure.
Land that contains hazardous materials or pollutants above background or
Contaminated Land
naturally occurring levels.
Any third-party organisation which is engaged or commissioned by Vedanta to
Contractor
undertake work or provide services.
Means any operation which does not lead to reuse, recycle, recovery, utilization
Disposal and including co-processing, stabilization, biological treatment, Incineration and
dispose in secured landfills.
It is a Clearance certificate to start any industrial or mining activities as per the
Environmental Clearance provisions mentioned in Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) rules and its
(EC) Schedules, to ensure optimum utilization of natural resources for sustainable
development.
Environmental Impact Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important management tool for
Assessment (EIA) ensuring the optimal use of natural resources for sustainable development.
k. Spills of fuel, oily waste, process water, polymer, chemicals, paints etc shall be cleaned
immediately to avoid further environmental damage.
l. Community or external water sourcing from un-authorized source shall not be allowed. All the
water requirement shall be met through CGWA approved sources.
m. Mechanical or forced evaporators shall be installed with prior approval from CSR, Security,
Environment Manager and SBU Head following initial risk assessment and mitigation plan to
carryout forced evaporation.
n. Area authority or in-charge shall ensure that working crew area are aware/trained on statutory,
CTE, CTO and EC conditions compliance requirements.
Stormwater Management Monsoon Preparedness
o. Do not discharge cellar pit water in drains or pits without consulting environment engineer. In
case of emergency competent person may take decision to discharge cellar pit water but it must
not pollute the area as well to be ensured that it will not reach to rainwater recharge pits .
p. Oil or Hydrocarbon haulage tanker shall not be used for transferring cellar pit water, fresh or
storm water to storm water drains or in rainwater harvesting pits.
q. All the drains connected to recharge pits shall have oil trap and screens for separating unwanted
wastes carried by water before rainwater recharge pit.
r. Do not use storm water channel or rainwater collection or recharge pits for discharging waste
and oil contaminated water.
s. Pre and post monsoon inspection of drains and bunds shall be ensured, and corrective action for
restore, clean and removal of blockages shall be taken immediately, or gaps identified if any to
ensure effective storm water run-off management.
t. Each site shall follow the monsoon preparedness check sheet to check preparedness of
monsoon. Maintain wastewater and waste pit free board based on historical maximum rainfall
data prior to onset of monsoon preferably before mid of June month each year.
u. All the chemicals and fuel storage areas, spill risk-prone process areas, sampling points shall have
proper secondary containment bunds so that contaminated run-off cannot reach into the storm-
water drainage system.
Sewage wastewater
v. Sewage shall be collected and treated in septic tanks followed by soak pits designed as per IS
2470. In case, sewage generation is more than 10 KLD at the respective facility or Installation, the
same shall be collected and treated in STP, no Soak pit followed septic practice allowed.
5.2 Activity – Atmospheric Emission and Air Pollution
5.2.1 Activity and Source: In general, Oil and Gas field has following Air Emission sources
• Diesel Generator sets (DG, EDG) used either for generating power or mechanical energy
• Diesel Pumps and compressors
• Gas Engine Generators (GEGs)
• Injection Water Bath Heaters (IWBH)
• Flare- vertical or horizontal or mobile flare or enclosed flare.
Refer annexure-1 for more details or you contact Site Environment SPOC.
5.2.2 Aspect: Gaseous emission from flaring, venting and purging gases and from combustion processes.
Emission of airborne particulates from soil disturbance during construction and from vehicle traffic;
fugitive emission from open storage of hydrocarbon, loading operations and tanks and losses from
process equipment. Attract penalty and statutory non-compliance if not managed as per permit
conditions.
5.2.3 Impact: Pollution and degradation of Ambient Air Quality due to Eco toxic gas emission (NOx, SOx,
VOCs, H2 S & CO) and global warming and climate change due to GHG gas emissions.
5.2.4 Risk Control and Mitigation:
DG Sets
a. The DGs shall have effective stack height with enclosures as per statutory requirements.
b. Ensure periodic maintenance of diesel-powered generators (DG) to achieve efficient combustion,
fuel efficiency and therefore reduce emissions.
c. Use low sulphur diesel oil (approx. 0.2% or less); and reduce idling time to avoid emissions .
IWBH Stack
d. Maintain minimum 11-meter stack height with monitoring port hole, access and platform.
Vertical Flare Stack
e. Vertical flare of minimum 30 m physical height from the ground level shall be provided.
f. Cold venting is not allowed in any case, except emergency scenario. Flaring stack shall have
knockout drum to minimize gaseous emissions during flaring.
g. Record flow and take measures to minimize flaring during well testing. Burner and equipment
inspection and maintenance shall be ensured.
b. Display and maintain MSDS, maintain chemical inventory as per Manufacture, Storage and
Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules requirements.
c. Maintain Minimum chemical inventory with proper record and inspection schedule at storage.
d. All the spills within or outside containment shall be immediately cleaned to avoid further
environmental damage.
e. Use drip trays, secondary containment for chemicals and fuel storage transfer stations .
f. Ensure availability of Spill Kit and use of absorbent materials and containers onsite to address
accidental discharge.
g. Training on handling of chemicals shall be imparted to all the employees.
h. Pre-employment and routine periodical medical examinations for all employees shall be
undertaken on regular basis for personnel working for chemical handling.
i. Spill clean ups shall be disposed of in Orange Colour hazardous waste bins at site, do not dump
in waste pits.
j. Outside/third party disposal of wastes shall be done in consultation with Cairn Environment In-
charge.
k. Before procuring new chemicals Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules
shall be referred by user to ensure compliance requirements are met.
5.4 Activity - Hazardous Waste Generation, Storage and Disposal
5.4.1 Activities and Source: Primarily hydrocarbon containing hazardous waste like oily rags, filter media,
waste oil, spent oil and vessel cleaning tank bottom sludge is generated during operation,
maintenance and well services activities. All the waste shall be Identified and stored as per permitted
generation quantities, storage requirement and disposal pathways. (Refer Annexure-3).
5.4.2 Aspect: Generation of hazardous waste i.e. waste containing oil, spills and expired chemicals,
evaporation pond residue, discarded chemical empty containers, used liner etc.
5.4.3 Impact: Contamination of soil, groundwater resulting from spillage and leakage or hazardous waste
disposal. Attract penalty and statutory non-compliance if not managed as per permit conditions.
5.4.4 Risk Control and Mitigation:
i. Avoid waste generation, maximize reuse and minimize disposal
ii. Area authority shall ensure segregation at the source to avoid cross contamination of hazardous
waste.
iii. All the hazardous waste storage area shall have secondary containment.
iv. Outside/third party disposal of wastes shall be done in consultation with Cairn Environment In-
charge and as per Hazardous waste authorization.
v. Hazardous waste disposal location and agency must have valid hazardous waste disposal
authorization from central/state pollution control board and passbook issued from central pollution
board.
vi. Area authority shall ensure that the hazardous and other wastes are packaged in a manner suitable
for safe handling, storage and transport.
vii. The labelling shall be done as per Form 8. The label shall be of non-washable material, weatherproof
and easily visible and pasted on hazardous waste storage container
viii. Annual return in Form 4 for the financial year shall be submitted by Site Environment SPOC.
ix. Provide TREM card Form 9 for relevant information regarding the hazardous nature of the wastes
and measures to be taken in case of an emergency.
x. All the external hazardous waste transportation shall be done by using seven colour code copies of
the manifest in Form 10.
xi. Sludge generated from wastewater treatment setup shall be transported to landfill or other disposal
facility after drying or minimize moisture content to < 20%. Soil and fly ash shall be minimized/not
to be mixed to avoid burdens on the landfills.
xii. Oil containing rags, cloth or other waste where calorific value exceeds >2500 Kcal/kg shall be sent
for Incinerator or Cement kiln for co-processing (subject to contract scope if any).
xiii. Waste oil generated during well completion, flow back and testing shall be routed to production
header or online disposal arrangements shall be preferred.
xiv. Dispose hazardous waste for coprocessing unit within 90 days of generation.
xv. Area authority shall Provide and maintain record of Form and Labelling as per hazardous waste
management rule -
1. Form-8 shall be displayed on waste storage and container
2. Form-9 TREM Card shall be provided to vehicle driver.
3. Form-13 Seven (7) colour copy of waste transfer manifest.
4. Form-3 Monthly Hazardous waste handling and inventory
xvi. Ensure Off site waste handler vendor audits conducted immediately after the contract
establishment and before disposal of first consignment and after once in every 3 years and
communication/ action plans available for closure of observations. As per Document No: G810CIL-
RX-R-PRO-0001 Site/Vendor/Waste Facility Audit Procedure.
xvii. Document No.: Cairn/ HSEQ/ GDN/ 20/ 001 Personal Protective Equipment Standard shall be
followed to identify and upkeep of PPE’s for waste handling workers.
xviii. Area Authority shall ensure that all the working crew shall be aware of Waste Management
Procedures and related regulatory requirements.
5.5 Activity - Non-Hazardous Waste Generation, Storage and Disposal
5.5.1 Sources: Non- hazardous waste is being generated from unpacking of materials, facility operations,
and during routine housekeeping etc.
5.5.2 Aspect: Non-hazardous waste generation, handling and disposal
5.5.3 Impact: Uncontrolled disposal causes localized pollution; and degrade the area's aesthetic view.
Attract penalty and statutory non-compliance if not managed as per permit conditions.
5.5.4 Risk Control and Mitigation:
i. Follow Waste Management Procedure for segregation and minimize waste generation at source, in
any case hazardous waste shall not be disposed in non-hazardous waste bins.
ii. Ensure storage bins are available and designated area marked for non-hazardous waste/scrap
storage at each site.
iii. Segregate waste and store in separate bins as per color code i.e. Green, Yellow, Blue and Black;
(refer Annexure-6)
iv. Usage of Green Colour bins shall be ensured for food waste, food waste shall not be disposed in
mixed conditions and in other bins.
v. Adopt regular Inspection and house-keeping practices. Discourage storage of non-hazardous waste
for more 72 hrs and food waste more than 48 hrs.
vi. Waste disposal shall be done in consultation with site Environment team only.
vii. No waste shall be disposed or stored outside or near the bins and in mixed condition.
viii. Dispose wastes at Govt. Authorized locations; do not use/discourage use of local panchayat or local
farmer land for disposal any wastes.
ix. Usage of single use wrapper, spoons, plates, cups are restricted as per statutory and HSE policy
requirements.
x. All the SOW shall describe not to use single use plastic for food packing and bringing at site.
xi. All the insulation waste shall be stored in jumbo bags after segregation. Claddings and iron mess
shall be removed before storing in jumbo bags.
xii. Scrap, asset scrap and heavy load waste shall be disposed-off by user/generator to SCM yard as per
Scrap handling policy and procedures
xiii. Relocation of dust bins from the designated location should not be allowed.
xiv. Area Authority shall ensure that all the working crew shall be aware of Waste Management
Procedure and requirements.
5.6 Activity - Green Initiatives and other requirements:
i. There are conditions in various permits regarding company shall take eco-friendly measures so that
minimum harm is caused to the fragile eco- system.
ii. Aspects related to low GHG emission measures, Eco-friendly paints, chemical, extended producer’s
responsibility for Electronic Equipment’s, elimination of Ozone Depleting Substances and other
measures as appropriate should be evaluated and considered to mitigate environmental risks.
iii. SOW for Electronic equipment shall consider that Electronic equipment should be taken in take-back
scheme by service provider or by producer to authorised dismantler or recycler.
iv. Product uses Ozone Depleting Substances shall not be considering in procurement plan.
v. All 'battery' or “accumulator” shall be considered in procurement plan considering through the
buyback arrangement, exchange scheme, etc. as per Extended Producer Responsibility so that
disposal can be easily worked at the end of life.
vi. Biodiversity Protection: take measures to minimize the noise and flaring effect, control measures
shall be considered wherever OHL is to be planned prevention of peacock mortality due to
electrocution.
vii. Green Belt and natural plantations shall not be disturbed for any modification.
viii. Before planning any job in Green Belt Area Site environment team shall be consulted
6. Site Restoration: Restoration or backfilling of pits and sites shall be done as per restoration procedure and
environment clearance requirements. Records like pictures, approved invoices, third party certified
documents, acceptance letter etc shall be maintained and should have traceable & auditable.
7. Potential Environmental Emergencies: Spillage of fuel, oil, chemicals and hazardous materials, gas leaks; well
blowout, explosions, fires (facility and surrounds), unplanned plant upset or shutdown events, natural
disasters and their implications on operations, for example flood, earthquake, lightning; etc are the
Environmental Emergencies. Which may impact on Air, Water and Land pollution and disturbance to local
fauna and flora etc. In case of emergency or above events site-specific Emergency Response Procedures and
Disaster Management Plan shall be adhered.
8. Setting of Environmental and resource conservation objectives and targets
Business partners or operations in-charges shall be responsibility for setting up of objective and targets.
Objectives must be SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound); and shall have
approved execution plan.
Objective must be aligned with Vedanta Sustainability policies (HSE, suitability, Water, Energy & Carbon,
Biodiversity, business unit’s plan and performance annual KPI/objectives. Objective shall also refer and taken
to achieve continual improvement but considering input from Significant environmental aspects, applicable
compliance obligations, External & Internal issues including environmental conditions; Needs & Expectations
of interested parties, Risks and Opportunities, Advanced technological options, Findings from internal and
external audits, Environment, health and safety reviews, Infrastructure changes/ new establishment and other
organizational goals like HSE plans/Vedanta Sustainability Objectives and Plant objectives for deriving
department objectives.
9. Responsibility
The overall responsibility of implementation of this procedure lies with the respective Area Installation
Manager, PE Well Services and Completion Head, compliance reporting responsibility is of Chief Environment
Manager. Detail roles and responsibilities are as below:
4. Once in every six month/after maintenance Elec Mgr MPT & WP FMM
whichever is early; monitoring of DG sets Company Man/ALS Inch Field DGM Comp & ALS
Emissions (Flue gas from stack) as per DG PE Coordinator DGM Field Well Service
sets rules and notifications, standards as per Chief Env Manager
G.S.R 489 (< 800 KW) and G.S.R.771 (> 800
KW)
5. Water consumption records Prod Manager - Utility IM-MPT & WP
Company Man/ALS Inch DGM Field Well Service
PE Coordinator Field DGM Comp & ALS
6. Wastewater generation, treatment, storage Prod Manager – IM-MPT & WP
and disposal details. Inventory details on Utility/Process/WP’s DGM Field Well Service
daily basis/weekly/monthly Company Man/ALS Inch Field DGM Comp & ALS
PE Coordinator Chief Env Manager
7. Water requirement shall be met through Admin Manager, Prod Mgr IM -MPT & WP
CGWA approved facilities. Utility/ Process/ WP’s DGM Field Well Service
Company Man/ALS Inch Field DGM Comp & ALS
PE Coordinator Chief Env Manager
8. No Cold venting flaring as per MoEF GSR Prod Mgr –MPT/WP’s IM -MPT & WP
Guideline Company Man/ALS Inch DGM Field Well Service
PE Coordinator Field DGM Comp & ALS
9. All chemicals, fuels and lubricants shall be Prod Manager – IM -MPT & WP
kept in secondary containment with a Utility/Process/WP’s DGM Field Well Service
regular inventory updating Company Man/ALS Inch Field DGM Comp & ALS
PE Coordinator Chief Env Manager
Head Land Department
Site closure, restoration and handover after FGM
10. Chief Environment
end of Project SBU Head
Manager
11. Regulatory reporting and record keeping Environment Manager Chief Env Manager
Production Manager IM -MPT & WP
Ensure Environment Management plan and
12. Company Man/ALS Inch Field DGM Comp & ALS
manuals are available with Work Sites
PE Coordinator DGM Field Well Service
Compliance as per Hazardous Waste Rules
13. Identification of the hazardous waste Production Manager IM -MPT & WP
Company Man/ALS Inch Field DGM Comp & ALS
PE Coordinator DGM Field Well Service
Environment Manager Chief Env Manager
14. Hazardous waste characterization Environment Manager Chief Env Manager
Production Manager IM -MPT & WP
15. Segregation at the source of generation Company Man/ALS Inch Field DGM Comp & ALS
PE Coordinator DGM Field Well Service
Production Manager IM -MPT & WP
Company Man/ALS Inch Field DGM Comp & ALS
16. Hazardous waste Inventory records
PE Coordinator DGM Field Well Service
Environment Manager Chief Env Manager
Environment Manager IM -MPT & WP
Production Manager Field DGM Comp & ALS
17. Transportation of hazardous waste
Company Man/ALS Inch DGM Field Well Service
PE Coordinator Chief Env Manager
Production Manager IM -MPT & WP
Company Man/ALS Inch Field DGM Comp & ALS
18. Documentation and reporting in Form -03
PE Coordinator DGM Field Well Service
Environment Manager Chief Env Manager
GRI DATA COLLATION AND REPORTING GUIDELINES document no. G810CIL-RX-R-GUI-0001 shall be followed in
order to ensure effective Monitoring, Measuring & Reporting of GRI data for reviewing businesses performance
on sustainability aspects.
• Provide stack height as per Statutory requirements for using diesel engine up to 800 kW: Provide stack
height (in meters) as per statuary requirement: H = h + 0.2 x kVA; Where, H is total height of stack required
(m), h is the height (up to rooftop) of building (m) where DG set will be installed, and KVA is the total power
generation capacity of the DG set.
• Ensure CoP (Conformity of Production certificate) label affix on DG sets, with following details (this is basically
coming with DG sets from manufacture or importer);
➢ Name and address of the supplier (if the address is described in the owner's manual, it may not be
included in the label)
➢ Statement "This product confirms to the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986"
➢ Noise limit viz. 75 dB(A) at 1 m.
➢ Type approval certificate number.
➢ Date of manufacture of the product.
• Provide stack height as per Statutory requirements for using diesel engine more than 0.8 MW (800 KW) as
per G.S.R. 489 (E): Provide 30-meter stack height (in meters) or Maximum ground level concentration of
pollutants should be within limits prescribed by Statutory Authorities (CPCB / SPCB).
Note: D.G. sets (02 X 1850, 04 X 1500 KVA, 02 X 440 KVA, 03 X 62 KVA, 03 X 500 KVA) are mobile
D.G. sets and shall be used at a well only during drilling activity. The D.G. sets shall not be used in
violation of the EC/CTO conditions.
B. National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards: G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th November 2009: Sulphur
Dioxide 80 g/m3 Oxides of Nitrogen as NO2, 80 g/m3 Particulate Matter (Size less than 10 m)or PM10
100 g/m3 Particulate Matter (Size less than 2.5 m) or PM2.5 60 g/m3 Ozone (O3), 180 g/m3
Ammonia (NH3), 400 g/m3 methane & Non-methane HC etc.
C. Noise pollution standards
Empty barrels/
containers/lin Drilling Operation and
ers Extraction operation
HDPE lined Authorised
contaminated Generated during 4 MT per
33.1 pits / recyclers/Capti
Handling of with maintenance activities, well drilling
Concrete pits ve Landfill
hazardous hazardous Well
chemicals and chemicals / testing/maintenance,
wastes wastes
Contaminated HDPE lined
Captive
cotton rags or 5 MT per pits /
33.2 Generated cleaning, incineration /
other cleaning well drilling Concrete pits
co-processing.
materials / Bin Store
Hazardous
waste treatment
Concentration HDPE lined
processes, e.g. Wastewater pit 1 MT per Captive
37.3 or evaporation pits /
pre-processing, evaporation residues well drilling Secured landfill
residues Concrete pits
incineration and
concentration
Annexure-4: The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 GSR 546 - 463-1 - EPA rules & Oil Mines Regulations,
2017.
1.0 DG Sets
1.1 DG Sets at drill site as well as production station shall conform with the norm notified under the
Environment (Protection) Act,1986.
2.1 Cold Venting of gases shall never be resorted to and all the gaseous emissions are to be flared.
2.2 All flaring shall be done by elevated flares except where there is any effect on crop production in adjoining
areas due to the flaring. In such cases, one may adopt ground flaring.
2.3 In case of ground flare, to minimize the effects of flaring, the flare pit at Group Gathering Station(GGS)/Oil
Collecting Station(OCS) and Group Collection Station(GCS) shall be made of RCC surrounded by a permanent
wall (made of refractory brick) of minimum 5m height, to reduce the radiation and glaring effects in the
adjoining areas.
2.4 A green belt of 100 m width may be developed around the flare after the refractory wall in case of ground
flaring.
2.5 If the ground flaring with provision of green belt is not feasible, enclosed ground flare system shall be
adopted, and be designed with proper enclosure height, to meet the ground level concentration (GLC)
requirement.
2.6 In case of elevated flaring, the minimum stack height shall be 30m. Height of the stack shall be such that
the max. GLC never exceeds the prescribed ambient air quality limit.
3.0 Burning of effluent in the pits shall not be carried out at any stage.
22. General management- (1) The owner, agent and manager of a mine shall provide for the safety, health,
welfare, environment and proper discipline of persons employed in the mine.
27. Duty and Responsibility of manager- (5) The manager of a mine shall pay attention to, and cause to be
carefully investigated, any specific representation or complaint that may be made to him in writing by a work
person of the mine as to any matter affecting the environment or safety or health of persons in or about the
mine.
30. Duties of safety officer.- (1) The safety officer shall - (a) inspect, as often as may be necessary, the
installations of the mine with a view to identify the dangers which may cause bodily injury or impair health of
any person or environment;
70. Generator area. - Wherever generator set is used in a mine, the owner, agent and manager of a mine shall
ensure that the same is maintained and operated in accordance with the Central Electricity Authority
(Measures relating to safety and electric supply) Regulations, 2010 and the noise and emission levels in the
nearby area are maintained within the limits specified under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.
(1) The effluent treatment plant for water produced from wells shall be designed in such a manner that oil
content in each discharge stream meets the stipulation as fixed by the Government of India in the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
(2) The discharge point for water produced from the wells shall be placed in such a manner that such
discharges shall not cause harm to the environment.
(1) The owner, agent and manage of every mine shall comply with the standards and guidelines of the
Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 for discharging liquid effluent and gaseous emission, and for disposal of
solid waste, drill cutting and drilling fluid applicable for oil drilling and gas extraction industry.
(2) Any oil discharged from a well during its completion, testing and repair shall be collected in suitably
constructed and adequately fenced disposal pits or tanks suitably located.
(3) No disposal pit shall be constructed within forty-five metre of any railway, public road or of any public
works or of other permanent structure not belonging to the owner.
(4) The untreated sewage, formation water, oil, drilling fluid, waste, chemical substances or refuse from a well,
tank or other production installation shall not be permitted, -
(a) to create hazard to public health and safety;
(b) to run into or contaminate any freshwater structure or body of water or to remain in a place from which it
might contaminate any fresh water or body of water; and
(c) to run over or damage any land, highway or public road.
(5) No fluid shall be discharged into sea or fresh water structure or any body of water, unless it is treated and
samples of fluid at regular interval are obtained and analysed and the result of such analysis is maintained by
the person collecting the sample and analysing the same.
(6) No scrap, surplus or unused material shall be permitted to be dumped or disposed-off in the sea or in the
vicinity of any installation.
(7) (a) The gas produced at any installation shall not be discharged to the atmosphere unless burnt in
accordance with clause (b); and
(b) the gas to be burnt, referred to in clause (a) shall be discharged from a flare line in the following manners,
namely: -
(i) flare-stack height shall be in accordance with the standards referred under sub-regulation (1);
(ii) the flare-line shall be adequately anchored and provided with suitable means to prevent
extinction of the flame; and
(iii) when the gas-flow is intermittent, the flare-line shall be provided with a remote controlled
electrical ignition device or any other suitable device to ensure continuous ignition of any gases.
Requirement: Notification- G.S.R. 771(E) Environment (Protection) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2013– Checklist
The Following Checklist Shall be Verified While DG (up to 800 kW) Stack Monitoring
S. Particulars Remarks
No.
1 Capacity of DG set in kW
2 DG set KVA rating
3 Actual Stack Height (in meters)
Where, H is total height of stack required (m), h is the height (up to rooftop) of
building (m) where DG set will be installed, and KVA is the total power
generation capacity of the DG set.
5 Conformance Labelling Requirement
5.1 Does DG Sets clearly engraved "Genset Engine” on the cylinder block.
Does the conformance label affix on a part necessary for normal operation of
5.2
the engine and conformance label is durable and legible
5.3 The conformance labelling, make and model details
5.3.a Name and address of the engine manufacturer
Does Conformance labelling specify the that " this engine or product conforms
5.3.b
to the Environmental (Protection) Rules, 1986
5.3.c Type Approval Certificate Number and Conformity of Production Certificate
date of manufacture of engine and the product or in case of import, the date of
5.3.d
import of the engine and the product;
5.3.e Rated speed and corresponding gross power in kW.
All the details of engine components or parts responsible for the emission
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performance shall be clearly marked in English language."
FORM 3
[See rule 5 (6), and 22 (1)]
FORMAT FOR MAINTAINING RECORDS OF HAZARDOUS WASTES
BY THE OCCUPIER OR OPERATOR OF A FACILITY
4. Date wise description of management of hazardous and other wastes including products sent and to
whom in case of recyclers or pre-processor or utilizer.
5. Date of environmental monitoring (as per authorization or guidelines of Central Pollution Control Board):
FORM -2
[See rules 4(4), 5(4), 6(5), 8(7), 9(2), 10(7), 11(8), 13 (1) (xi), 13(2)(v), 13(3)(vii) and
13 (4)(v)]
FORM FOR MAINTAINING RECORDS OF E-WASTE HANDLED OR GENERATED
Generated Quantity in Metric Tonnes (MT) per Year
Name & Address: Producer or
Manufacturer or Refurbisher or
1
Dismantler or Recycler or Bulk
Consumer*
Date of Issue of Extended Producer
2 Responsibility Authorisation*/
Authorisation*
Validity of Extended Producer
3 Responsibility Authorisation*/
Authorisation*
Category: Quantity:
4 Types & quantity of e-waste handled /
generated Item description:
Category: Quantity:
5
Types & Quantity of e-waste stored Item description:
Types & Quantity of e-waste sent to
collection centre authorised by Category Quantity
producer/
6
dismantler/recycler / refurbisher or
authorised dismantler/recycler or
refurbisher** Item description
Types & Quantity of e-waste Category Quantity
7 transported * Item description
Name, address and contact details of
the destination
Types & Quantity of e-waste Category Quantity
refurbished * Item description
8
Name, address and contact details of
the destination of the refurbished
materials
Types & Quantity of e-waste Category Quantity
9 dismantled * Item description
Name, address and contact details of
the destination
Note:-
(1) * Strike off whichever is not applicable
(2) Provide any other information as stipulated in the conditions to the authoriser
(3) ** For producers this information has to be provided state-wise
Date: Signature:
Place: Designation:
Date of Audit
Facility Details
Auditor details
Name
Email ID
Note:
This audit to be conducted by a person who is experienced in environment (may be from Cairn or
buisness partner). it requires professional judgement in regard to establishing possible corrective
measures to be applied. Primarily the person shall be from Cairn or buisness partner
Preparation in regard to understanding regulatory and permit requirements should be undertaken
prior to audit.
Document No.: G810CIL-RX-R-PLN-0005 30 | P a g e
VEDANTA LIMITED, Cairn Oil & Gas
AUDIT
OBSERVATIONS AUDIT FOLLOW
NOT
S.No AUDIT DETAILS WITH OK UP POINTS, IF
OK
SUPPORTING ANY
DOCUMENTS
1.0 Regulatory Compliance
1.1 Are the Vendor / Facility registered for
carrying out the services?
1.2 Do the facility have Air and Water Consent
to Operate (CTO)
1.3 Is this Air and Water CTO valid as on date?
1.4 Does the facility have Hazardous Waste
Authorisation (HWA) to receive, store,
transport, treat & dispose the waste for the
particular waste, which Cairn wanted to
dispose?
1.5 When is the CTO and HWA expiry date? If
expired / about to expire, has the facility
applied for the renewal in advance as per
timefram stipulated by statutory authority?
1.6 Are specific Consent / Authorisation
conditions mentioned in the CTO & HWA
are being complied with?
1.7 Are the necessary Forms / returns
periodically submitted to the SPCB?
1.8 Is the facility need to comply with Public
Liability Insurance (PLI) Act 1991? If so,
look for the PLI Policy is in place & also
check the relevance and expiry date.
2.0 Non Compliance / Penalty / Court case
2.1 Is there any legal proceedings against this
vendor / facility/ Any community concerns
due to facility operations?
3.0 Waste Management/ Housekeeping/ Storage Measures
3.1 Is the site kept in a clean manner, so that
no loose material / dust / waste/spills are
carried away?
3.2 Are wastes stored in secondary
containment?
3.3 Are wastes stored under cover?
3.4 Are the wastes is being handled as per
permissions?
4.0 Security
4.1 Is site secure from unauthorised entry?
5.0 Landfill
Field Location:
Audit Date
Audit Team
2 Waste Management
Is general housekeeping in and around work
2.1
area satisfactory
Observation
S. Remarks/Tracking
No. Activity Action by Status reference (GAT number)
1
2
3
4
5
6
10
11
12