Waqas Flour Mill

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION REPORT
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

IEE Initial Environmental Examination
EMP Environment Management Plan
EPD Environment Protection Department
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
NEQS National Environment Quality Standards
WHO World Health Organization
PM Particulate Matter
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
Ft Feet
Approx Approximately
SFT Square Feet
PVT Private
LTD Limited
o
C Degree Centigrade
Engr. Engineer
EPO Environmental Protection Ordinance
PPEs Personal Protective Equipments
SOPs Safe Operating Procedures
WAPDA Water and Power Development Authority
PEPA,
Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997
1997
PEPA, Punjab Environmental Protection
2012 (Amendment) Act, 2012
Waqas Flour & General Mills, RYK Page 1

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
This executive summary presents an overview of the main findings of the

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report for the Establishment of
Waqas Flour & General Mills Pvt. Ltd located at KLP Road, Muslim Chowk,
Tehsil & District Rahim Yar Khan. The main objective for the Establishment
of Flour Mills is to produce and market best quality flour to meet the basic
necessity of the community at affordable prices through dedication,
sincerity, hard work and attitude. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of
the project has been conducted in accordance with the Punjab
Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act 2012 and IEE/EIA Regulations
2000. The process for conducting environmental assessment and the
results of IEE are described in this document.
SALIENT FEATURES OF PROJECT:
PROPONENT NAME: Mr. Ghulam Kiberya

PROJECT TITLE: Establishment of M/S Waqas Flour & General Mills
Pvt. Ltd
PROJECT LOCATION: KLP Road, Muslim Chowk, Tehsil & District Rahim
Yar Khan
NAME OF ECCS
CONSULTANT:
COST OF THE 100 Million
PROJECT:
RAW MATERIAL: Wheat
FINISHED PRODUCT: Flour, Myda, Sooji
CAPACITY: 480 bags in 8 hours
TOTAL AREA: 16 Kanals & 9 Marlas
COVERED AREA: 1.78 Kanals (Approximately)

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TREE PLANTATION: Trees will be planted along the boundary of the
Project Area
PERIOD OF 1.5 year
CONSTRUCTION:
SOURCE OF WATER: Groundwater
SOURCE OF POWER: WAPDA & standby Generator of 125 KvA
WASTEWATER Will be used for irrigation purposes
DISPOSAL:
After primary
treatment in
Agricultural land owned
by proponent
SOLID WASTE Domestic solid waste will be handled as per
MANAGEMENT: Municipal Authority Practices of the area while for
process dust Flour dust collectors will be installed.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The main aim of carrying out the Establishment of Waqas Flour & General
Mills Pvt. Ltd is to produce and market best quality flour to meet the basic
sincerity, hard work and attitude. It will benefit both the locals as well as
the government.
SITE ALTERNATIVES
After the consideration of alternative sites, the site chosen is best suited for
the project because there is no protected area or human settlement or
important religious, archaeological, historical or recreational site exists
within a safe radius of the selected site, and since the site is under the
ownership of the proponent, there is no need to consider any alternative
site for the project. Moreover, the Site has a road access, easy availability of
utilities, is at adequate distance from locality and there is no ecologically

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sensitive or declared protected area such as Territorial Waters, forest, game
reserve or biodiversity park within a 10 km radius of the project site,
requiring the proponent to look for site alternatives.
SCREENING
As per directions of PEPA Act 2012, the Initial Environmental Examination

(IEE) / Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2000 the
Establishment of Waqas Flour & General Mills Pvt. Ltd falls in the A (2)
category (Projects involving repacking, formulation or warehousing
of agricultural products) of projects mentioned in Schedule I.
PROJECT OUTLINE
Purification of wheat:
Before wheat can be ground into flour it must be free of foreign matter. This
requires several different cleaning processes. At each step of purification
the wheat is inspected and purified again if necessary.
The first device used to purify wheat is known as a separator. The wheat
and other small particles pass through the screen while large objects
such as sticks and rocks are removed.
The wheat next passes through an aspirator. The aspirator sucks up
foreign matter which is lighter than the wheat and removes it.
Other foreign objects are removed in various ways. One device, known
as a disk separator, moves the wheat over a series of disks with
indentations that collect objects the size of a grain of wheat. Smaller or
larger objects pass over the disks and are removed.
The purified wheat is washed in warm water and placed in a centrifuge

to be spun dry. During this process any remaining foreign matter is
washed away.

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Grinding of wheat
The wheat moves between two large metal rollers known as breaker rolls.
These rollers are of two different sizes and move at different speeds. They
also contain spiral grooves which crack open the grains of wheat and begin
to separate the interior of the wheat from the outer layer of bran. The
product of the breaker rolls passes through metal sieves to separate it into
three categories. The finest material resembles coarse flour and is known as
middlings or farina. Larger pieces of the interior are known as semolina. The
third category consists of pieces of the interior which are still attached to
the bran. The middlings move to the middlings purifier and the other
materials move to another pair of breaker rolls. About four or five pairs of
breaker rolls are needed to produce the necessary amount of middlings.
Processing the flour
Small amounts of bleaching agents and oxidizing agents are usually added
to the flour after milling. Vitamins and minerals are added as required by
law to produce enriched flour. Leavening agents and salt are added to
produce self-rising flour. The flour is matured for one or two months. Then
this flour is packed in flour bags to sale in markets.
MAJOR IMPACTS AND RECOMMENDED MITIGATION MEASURES:
Keeping in view, all the findings of the baseline study, and through general
observation and desktop study, and understanding of the activities and
processes involved in the project, environmental impacts have been
anticipated.
Key impacts related to the construction phase include:
Construction Noise
Solid Waste
Soil Contamination
Air Pollution

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Community and Workers Safety
Employment Conflicts
Since the project is to be commenced on Proponent owned area and no

human settlement exists within a safe radius of the selected site,
construction related impacts are not expected to extend to the community.
Anticipated impacts associated with the construction phase however
include noise (machine noise and vehicular noise), air emissions from
earthwork and construction machinery and vehicles, and soil contamination
due to leakage from or accidents of the construction or transportation
vehicles or during on-site refueling, solid waste from construction, municipal
water used and safety of the workers and employment conflicts as the
major adverse environmental impacts.
Mitigation measures recommended to be incorporated into the project

include running the machines and vehicles on good quality (low-sulfur fuels)
in good working order ensuring regular maintenance, tuning and servicing,
and providing them with emission control devices, such as mufflers and
silencers, etc. Water suppression and covered transportation and storage of
the construction materials and slow driving on unpaved roads will control
dust emission. Regular testing for leakage detection will also be ensured.
Solid waste of construction and demolition activities will be used for
flooring, while the remaining solid waste will be managed as per TMA
practices in the area. For community safety, irrelevant persons will not be
allowed inside and boundary of the site will be fenced. Safety of the workers
will be ensured by developing SOPs for all jobs, training the workers to
follow SOPs, discouraging any careless attitude of workers and providing
the workers with, and encouraging them to use PPEs.
Key impacts related to the operation phase include:
Noise
Wastewater

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Solid Waste
Air Pollution
Energy Management
Safety, Public Health & Nuisances
Since the soil of the area is rich in water reserve, water extraction for the
unit operation; i.e. to meet the requirement for the process and the
municipal water requirements and for fire safety, and for cleaning up of the
unit, will not disturb the water availability in the area. Besides municipal
wastewater, wastewater from process and floor cleaning will be generated.
Air emissions will chiefly arise from floor cleaning.
Municipal wastewater will be handled via Septic Tanks to be installed with

every washroom, and the process wastewater after treatment in septic
tanks will be disposed off in nearby agricultural land owned by proponent.
Solid waste will entirely be managed by the solid waste management
contractor, and in accordance with the TMA facilities in the area. Proper
ventilation plan, good housekeeping, and regular monitoring for preventive
maintenance of the machines are the control measures which will check air
pollution. Noise will be mitigated by enclosing in sound proof rooms and
planting trees. Workers will be protected by providing them with PPEs (ear
muffs, ear plugs, etc.). Safety issue will be managed by developing and
updating from time to time, the SOPs for all work activities, training the
workers to follow them, not tolerating any careless attitude of the
employees during work, regular inspection to ensure no unsafe act or
condition prevails at work site and lastly, by providing the workers with
necessary PPEs (safety helmets, dust masks, safety shoes, ear plugs,
special suiting for various jobs and areas, etc.) and encouraging the workers
to use them. Adequate solid waste management and good housekeeping
will ensure healthy environment at the unit, as solid waste if not adequately
managed, can serve as a source of pathogens. An Emergency Response

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Plan and a firefighting plan will also be in place to deal with all sorts of
emergencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & MONITORING PLANS:
Environmental impact of a project is worked out using various factors and

parameters, so that an Environmental Management Plan can be evolved to
take mitigation measures, wherever these might be considered necessary
in order of appropriateness of elimination, reduction and compensation as
the goals. The development of the EMP is to make some person responsible
for implementing the mitigation measures as identified so that smooth
implementation of the mitigation measures can be assured. Monitoring
plans have also been included to ensure the compliance of the EMP by
contractors and other responsible authorities. These plans have been
included in Chapter-6 of the report.
During construction, ambient air quality for dust level in particular, vehicle
and equipment exhaust, noise level (tests), solid waste management and
soil contamination, and community and workers safety (visual) need to be
monitored. Monitoring Plan has been included in Chapter-6. During
operation, noise level, and generator exhaust and maintenance level,
ambient air quality (tests), solid waste management and community and
workers safety need to be monitored. Plan has been included in Chapter-6.
CONCLUSION
It is concluded in this study that all potential environmental concerns

associated with the project have been adequately addressed, and no
further study is required in this context. This report further draws the
conclusion that the impacts identified are easily manageable and reversible,
no long-term impact is expect and no deterioration or consequential
depletion of local natural resources is expected. It is accordingly
recommended that Environmental Approval for the project should be issued

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by the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency, subject to payment of the
requisite scrutiny fee by the proponents of the project

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF
FIGURES
.15
LIST OF
TABLES
.15
1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..................................................17
1.1 GENERAL..........................................................................................17
1.2 THE PROPONENT..............................................................................17
1.3 THE PROJECT....................................................................................18
1.3.1 NATURE OF PROJECT...................................................................18
1.3.2 SIZE OF PROJECT........................................................................18
1.3.3 LOCATION OF PROJECT...............................................................18
1.3.4 AREA OF PROJECT.......................................................................18
1.3.5 COST OF THE PROJECT...............................................................18
1.4 TEAM OF EXPERTS............................................................................18
1.5 PURPOSE OF REPORT.......................................................................19
2 CHAPTER 2: STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS & STANDARDS..........20
2.1 GENERAL..........................................................................................20
2.2 EXISTING LEGISLATION AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK............................20
2.3 INSTITUTIONAL SETUP......................................................................21
2.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COUNCILS.................................21
2.3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCIES..................................21

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2.3.3 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION DEPARTMENT, PUNJAB..................21
2.4 RELEVANT LEGAL / INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK.............................21
2.4.1 PAKISTAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ORDER (PEPO) 1983. 22
2.4.2 PUNJAB ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (AMMENDMENT) ACT2012

22
2.4.3 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 2005..................................23
2.4.4 REVIEW OF IEE / IEE REGULATIONS 2000...................................23
2.4.5 GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF IEE/EIA REPORTS..........24
2.4.6 THE PUNJAB LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, 2001...............24
2.4.7 PAKISTAN PENAL CODE, 1860.....................................................25
2.4.8 THE LAND ACQUISITION ACT, 1894............................................25
2.4.9 FACTORIES ACT, 1934.................................................................25
2.4.10 LABOR LAWS...............................................................................25
3 CHAPTER 3: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT...................................27
3.1 TYPE AND CATEGORY OF PROJECT...................................................27
3.2 OBJECTIVES OF PROJECT..................................................................27
3.3 ALTERNATIVES..................................................................................27
3.3.1 Site Alternatives.........................................................................27
3.4 LOCATION AND LAYOUT OF PROJECT................................................28
3.4.1 Location of the Project................................................................28
3.4.2 Layout of the Project..................................................................28
3.5 LAND OWNERSHIP............................................................................28
3.6 GOVERNMENT APPROVALS...............................................................29
3.7 LAND USE ON SITE...........................................................................29

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3.8 ROAD ACCESS..................................................................................29
3.9 RELOCATION AND REHABILITATION PLANS.......................................29
3.10 VEGETATION FEATURES OF SITE.......................................................29
3.11 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT................................................................29
3.11.1 Raw Material...............................................................................29
3.11.2 Finished Product.........................................................................30
3.11.3 Capacity.....................................................................................30
3.11.4 General Process..........................................................................30
3.11.5 Manufacturing Process...............................................................30
3.11.6 SUPPLIES....................................................................................33
3.11.6.1 Water supply.........................................................................33
3.11.6.2 Electricity..............................................................................33
3.11.6.3 Manpower.............................................................................33
3.11.6.4 Firefighting............................................................................33
3.11.7 WASTEWATER.............................................................................33
3.11.8 AIR EMISSIONS............................................................................33
3.11.9 NOISE.........................................................................................34
3.11.10 SOLID WASTE...........................................................................34
3.11.11 AREA........................................................................................34
3.11.12 COST OF PROJECT....................................................................34
3.11.13 COST AND MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION...................................34
3.11.14 SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION.............................................35
4 CHAPTER 4: DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT...................36
4.1 GENERAL..........................................................................................36

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4.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.................................................................36
4.2.1 Geological Formation..................................................................36
4.2.2 Climate.......................................................................................36
4.2.3 Topography.................................................................................37
4.2.4 Noise Level.................................................................................38
4.2.5 Ambient Air Quality....................................................................38
4.2.6 Water Resources.........................................................................39
4.3 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT.............................................................40
4.4 SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT.....................................................42
4.4.1 Demographic Profile...................................................................42
4.4.2 Educational Facilities..................................................................43
4.5 Quality of life values.........................................................................43
4.6 Monitoring Reports...........................................................................44
5 CHAPTER5: POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND

MITIGATION MEASURES..............................................................45
5.1 GENERAL..........................................................................................45
5.2 OBJECTIVES......................................................................................45
5.2.1 Purpose of mitigation measure should include...........................45
5.2.2 Ways of Achieving Mitigation Measures......................................46
5.3 Impacts Associated with Project Location........................................46
5.4 Impacts Associated with Design Phase............................................47
5.5 Impacts Associated with Construction Phase...................................47
5.5.1 Effect on Geomorphology and soil..............................................47
5.5.2 Water Quality..............................................................................49

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5.5.3 Dust Emissions...........................................................................50
5.5.4 Noise..........................................................................................51
5.5.5 Safety.........................................................................................52
5.6 Impacts during Operational Phase...................................................54
5.6.1 Noise..........................................................................................54
5.6.2 WASTEWATER.............................................................................54
5.6.3 AIR POLLUTION...........................................................................55
5.6.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT......................................................56
5.6.5 SAFETY HAZARDS, PUBLIC HEALTH AND NUISANCES.................57
5.6.6 EMERGENCY RESPONSE..............................................................57
5.6.6.1 FIRE HAZARD........................................................................57
5.7 Potential Environmental Enhancement Measures............................58
5.7.1 Tree Plantation............................................................................58
6 CHAPTER 6: ENVIRONMENTAL MANGEMENT AND MONITORING

PLANS...................................................................................... 59
6.1 GENERAL..........................................................................................59
6.2 OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN....................59
6.3 MANAGEMENT APPROACH................................................................60
6.4 COMPONENTS OF THE EMP..............................................................60
6.5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN................................................60
6.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN...............................................66
6.7 INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE UNIT............................................71
6.7.1 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................71
6.7.2 OPERATION MANAGEMENT & CONTROL.....................................71

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6.7.3 SUPERVISION & MONITORING.....................................................71
6.7.4 COMMUNICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION.................................71
6.7.4.1 MEETINGS.............................................................................72
6.7.4.2 CHANGES-RECORD REGISTER...............................................72
6.8 ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING..............................................................72
6.9 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DETAILS................................................73
6.10 ENVIRONMENTAL BUDGET................................................................73
7 CHAPTER 7: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS...............74
7.1 CONCLUSION....................................................................................74
7.2 RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................74
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Site Location Map..........................................................................28
Figure 2: Process Flow Chart........................................................................31
Figure 3: Climatic Conditions of the Area.....................................................37
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Environmental Management Plan for Pre-Construction, Construction

and Operation Phase....................................................................................61
Table 2: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Construction Phase..................67
Table 3: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Operation Phase......................70
Table 4: Training Program.............................................................................72

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LIST OF ANNEXURE
Following Documents are attached as annexure.
ANNEXURE I: PROPOERTY DOCUMENTS

ANNEXURE II: PROPONENT CNIC
ANNEXURE III: LAYOUT MAP OF PROJECT
ANNEXURE IV: GLOSSARY
ANNEXURE V: REFERENCES
ANNEXURE VI: SOCIOECONOMIC SURVEY FORMS
ANNEXURE VII: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORTS

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1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
Pakistan's principal natural resources are arable land and water. About 25%
of Pakistan's agriculture accounts for about 21% of GDP and employs about
43% of the labor force. Pakistan's largest food crop is wheat. In 2005,
Pakistan produced 21,591,400 metric tons of wheat, more than all of Africa
(20,304,585 metric tons) and nearly as much as all of South America
(24,557,784 metric tons), according to the FAO.
During the last 60 years, there has been tremendous increase in the milling
capacity in Pakistan. Starting with 19 flour mills, Now 915 flour mills
(Registered with the Pakistans Flour Mills Association) working in Pakistan
with the daily milling capacity of 77275 Metric Tons daily.
For any development project to be initiated in Punjab, it is mandatory to

accord Environmental Approval from EPA Punjab under Section-12 of the
Punjab Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act, 2012 by filing an IEE or
EIA before EPA Punjab, as may be defined in Review of IEE/EIA Regulations,
2000 or recommended by EPA Punjab. This Report presents the Initial
Environmental Examination (IEE) for the Establishment of Waqas Flour &
General Mills Pvt. Ltd located at KLP Road, Muslim Chowk,Tehsil & District
Rahim Yar Khan. The purpose of this study is to identify the environmental
baseline i.e. physical, biological and socio-economic/cultural conditions and
assess all possible impacts arising during the construction and operation
phase of the project and to find out appropriate measures for their
mitigation, to either eliminate those impacts or to bring them to acceptable
level and formulation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for
implementation of the project in environment friendly manner.

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1.2 THE PROPONENT
Name: Mr. Ghulam Kiberya
Address: Muslim Ginning Industry, Abu Zabbi Road, P/O Darri Sangi,
Aman Garh, Tehsil & District Rahim Yar Khan
1.3 THE PROJECT
The Project under study is titled as Establishment of Waqas Flour & General
Mills Pvt. Ltd located at KLP Road, Muslim Chowk, Tehsil & District Rahim Yar
Khan. Its salient features have been described later in this Chapter, Chapter
3 and briefly in Executive Summary of the IEE.
1.3.1 NATURE OF PROJECT
This project is the Establishment of M/S Waqas Flour & General Mills
Pvt. Ltd.
1.3.2 SIZE OF PROJECT
Mill will produce 480 Bags of all the products in 8 hours of working.
1.3.3 LOCATION OF PROJECT
This project is to be located at Khata No. 9 Khatooni No. 54 to 60 KLP

Road, Muslim Chowk, Tehsil & District Rahim Yar Khan.
1.3.4 AREA OF PROJECT

Total Area of the Project is 16 Kanals & 9 Marlas. Covered Area of the
Project is 1.78 Kanals (Approximately).
1.3.5 COST OF THE PROJECT
Cost of project has been estimated at PKR 100 Millions.

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1.4 TEAM OF EXPERTS
The proponent has assigned the task of conducting the IEE study to
environmental consultants; M/S ECCS. IEE study of the project is conducted
according to the prescribed procedures and guidelines envisaged under the
Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA, Punjab) and the Punjab
Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act, 2012, the IEE / EIA Regulations,
2000 etc.
Study team, which completed the IEE Report, consists of Environmental

Engineers and Environmentalists who studied this project and prepared the
report.
1.5 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The main objectives of this IEE study were:
To determine and document the state of the environment of the

project area to establish a baseline in order to assess the suitability of
the Project in that area.
To identify pre-construction, construction and operation activities and

to assess their impacts on environment.
Provide assistance to the proponent for planning, designing and

implementing the project in a way that would eliminate or minimize
the negative impact on the biophysical and socio-economic
environment and maximizing the benefits to all parties in cost
effective manner.
To present Mitigation and Monitoring Plan to smoothly implement the

suggested mitigation measures and supervise their efficiency and
effectiveness.

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To provide opportunity to the public for understanding the project and
its impacts on the community and their environment in the context of
sustainable development.
Prepare an IEE Report for submittal to the Environmental Protection

Agency, Punjab for according Environmental Approval.

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2 CHAPTER 2: STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS & STANDARDS
2.1 GENERAL
Sustainable development and green economy is a concept that has

emerged over the past decades to describe a new framework aimed at
economic and social development while maintaining the long term integrity
of the ecological system and environmental resources. The principal of
sustainable development is in the process of being incorporated into the
national policy and legislation through various statutory instruments. This
chapter describes the current legal responsibilities of the proponent in
context of environmental and sustainable development, and the institutions
that exist in the country that may influence the environmental management
of the project.
This section deals with the current policy as well as legal and administrative
framework related to carrying out of Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) of the project. An efficient and effective organizational structure is
essential for successful implementation of the mitigation measures
identified for the project. Like other projects, the project, before its
implementation, is required to go through an Environmental Assessment, in
accordance with the provisions of the Punjab Environmental Protection
(Amendment) Act 2012.
2.2 EXISTING LEGISLATION AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The Federal Ministry of Environment was responsible authority for policy

making on environmental protection in Pakistan but after 18 th Amendment
in the Constitution, the Provincial Governments have taken over the subject
of Environment. This EIA study has been carried out in the light of the policy
guidelines of the Preparation of IEE/EIA Reports under the procedures and

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practices formulated by the Pak EPA and adopted by the Punjab
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
2.3 INSTITUTIONAL SETUP
2.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COUNCILS
The Punjab Environmental Protection Council (PEPC) is the apex

decision-making body of Punjab. It has been developed under the
provision of Punjab Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act 2012. It is
headed by Chief Minister of Punjab with other members. The purpose of
EIA is basically to obtain Environmental Approval from the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), Punjab in compliance with Pakistan
Environmental Protection Act (PEPA) - 1997, now having been
replaced by Punjab Environment Protection (Amendment) Act 2012.
2.3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCIES
Pak EPA has been established at the Federal level and EPAs are
established at Provincial level also. In Punjab an independent
Environmental Protection Agency is constituted headed by the
Director General.
2.3.3 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION DEPARTMENT, PUNJAB
The Punjab Government has established Environment Protection

Department (EPD) administratively controlled by the Secretary,
Government of Punjab. The EPD has its independent Minister. According
to the provisions of the Punjab Environmental Protection (Amendment)
Act, 2012, EPD has a significant role in policy making and implementation
of the environmental laws in the Punjab Province.

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2.4 RELEVANT LEGAL / INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
The applicable laws for the environmental study of the project are briefly
given below. The proponent of the project will abide by the applicable
laws and regulations.
A number of laws have been promulgated by the Government of the

Pakistan to deal with the environmental and social aspects related to the
implementation of various development projects in the country. In 1983, the
Government of Pakistan issued an Environmental Protection Ordinance
(EPO) that was replaced by the PEPA, 1997, through an Act of
Parliament. According to the 18th Amendment in Constitution, the PEPA
1997 has been confined to Federal Area and provinces have been allowed
to formulate their own environmental legislation in the subject of
environment.
Under the PEP Act, it is mandatory to carry out IEE or EIA for all
development projects. The Pak EPA has also framed guidelines for
environmental assessment of projects in various developmental sectors,
According to PEPA 1997; the National Environmental Quality Standards
(NEQS) were established for effluents discharges and gaseous emissions
of various Municipal and Industrial sources. The latest revision of NEQS as
carried out in year 2000.
Provincial Environment Protection Departments are also working on the

formulation and enforcement of environmental statutes and by-laws. The
Pak EPA has issued several policies guidelines and adopted measures for
streamlining the environmental assessment. Though, the need for
environmental screening and assessment has received some weight
during the recent past, strict implementation of the NEQS is still a dream to
be realized. The applicable laws for the environmental study of the Project
are briefly described below:

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2.4.1 PAKISTAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ORDER (PEPO) 1983
In 1983, the Government of Pakistan issued an Environmental

Protection Ordinance (EPO) 1983. It was the first legislation promulgated
for the protection of environment. According to PEPO, 1983 it was
necessary to carry out IEE / EIA for all development projects, but there
were no IEE / EIA regulations under that ordinance.
2.4.2 PUNJAB ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (AMMENDMENT)

ACT2012
Section 12 of the Punjab Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act

2012 makes it mandatory for the proponent of a project to file with the
Environmental Protection Agency either an Initial Environmental
Examination (IEE) or Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), as the
case may be, in respect of the project.
As per definition given in the Punjab Environmental Protection

(Amendment) Act 2012, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
means an environmental study comprising collection of data, prediction
of qualitative and quantitative impacts, comparison of alternatives,
evaluation of preventive, mitigatory, and compensatory measures,
formulation of environmental management & training plans &
monitoring arrangements, and framing of recommendations and such other
components as may be prescribed. The provision of Section 12 has been
incorporated as it is in the new Punjab Environmental Protection
(Amendment) Act, 2012.
2.4.3 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 2005
Government of Pakistan has notified National Environmental Policy

2005, for different projects/aspects in which guidelines/priorities have

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been given to undertake/commence the projects having significant
environmental impacts.
The National Environmental Policy (2005) provides a framework for

addressing the environmental issues (particularly pollution of fresh water
bodies and coastal waters, air pollution, lack of proper waste
management, deforestation, loss of bio diversity, desertification etc.)
confronting Pakistan. It recognizes the goals and objectives of the
Pakistan National Conservation Strategy (PNCS, 1992), National
Environmental Action Plans, and other existing environment related
national policies, strategies, and action plans. It also provides broad
guidelines to the Federal Government, Provincial Governments,
federally administrated territories and local governments to address their
environmental concerns and to ensure effective management of their
environmental resources.
2.4.4 REVIEW OF IEE / IEE REGULATIONS 2000
The Pak EPA has issued Review of the Initial Environmental

Examination and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2000, to
review the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) / Environment Impact
Assessment (EIA) reports. Categorization of the projects for IEE and EIA
is one of the main components of the Regulations. Projects have been
classified on the basis of expected degree of adverse environmental
impacts. Projects type listed in Schedule I are designated as potentially
less adverse effect, schedule I projects require an IEE and projects
given in schedule II require EIA to be conducted.
Salient features of the Regulations are listed below:
Categories of project requiring IEE and EIA are issued through two
schedules attached with the regulations
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the review of IEE and EIA.
The submittal is to be accompanied by an application in prescribed
format included as Schedule IV of the Regulation.
The EPA is required to issue conformation of compliance within 15
days of receipt of request and complete documentation.
The IEE / EIA approval for construction of the project will be valid
for three years from date of accord.
2.4.5 GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF IEE/EIA REPORTS
The Pak EPA has also framed Guidelines for the Preparation of IEE /
EIA of projects in various developmental sectors.
2.4.6 THE PUNJAB LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, 2001
Schedules 4 and 8 of this Ordinance pertain to environmental

pollution. There are not withstanding any specific provisions, every
local government may perform functions conferred by or under the Punjab
Local Government Ordinance, 2001, and in performance of such
functions may exercise such powers, which are necessary and
appropriate. Under the ordinance, the local councils are authorized to
restrict projects causing pollution to air, water or land. They may also
initiate schemes for improving the environment.
2.4.7 PAKISTAN PENAL CODE, 1860
This defines the penalties for violations concerning pollution of air,

water bodies and land. Sections 272 and 273 of this Act deal with the
adulteration of food or drink. Noise pollution has been covered in section
268, which defines and recognizes noise as a public nuisance. ''A person
is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act or is guilty of an illegal
omission which causes any common injury, danger of annoyance to the
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vicinity, or which must necessarily cause injury, obstruction, danger or
annoyance to persons who may have occasion to use any public right''.
2.4.8 THE LAND ACQUISITION ACT, 1894
The Land Acquisition Act (1894) deals with the acquisition of private
properties for public purposes. There are 55 sections in this Act mainly
dealing with area notification, surveys, acquisition, compensation,
apportionment awards, disputes resolution, penalties and exemptions.
Although quite old, this act laid out the legal basis for any property
affected by a project and for compensating the effected owners of the
land.
2.4.9 FACTORIES ACT, 1934
The clauses relevant to the project are those that concern the health,
safety, and welfare of workers, disposal of solid waste and effluent and
damage to private and public property. The Factories Act also provides
regulations for handling and disposal of toxic and hazardous materials.
Given that construction activity is classified as industry, these regulations
will be applicable to the project contractors.
2.4.10 LABOR LAWS
Construction and operational activities during the course of

construction may affect occupational health of workers. Employers are
required to abide by labor laws in respect of their own employees and also
to ensure that contractors to follow the relevant labor laws and rules
relating to safety of the workforce and creating a healthy working
environment. The proponents shall ensure that the labor force engaged at
the project site is not exposed to any danger by monitoring the
contractors work frequently.

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3 CHAPTER 3: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
3.1 TYPE AND CATEGORY OF PROJECT
As per Review of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Environmental

Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2000 the Project of Establishment of
Waqas Flour & GeneralMills Pvt. Ltd falls in the A (2) category of
projects mentioned in Schedule I which refers to "Projects involving
repacking, formulation or warehousing of agricultural products.
3.2 OBJECTIVES OF PROJECT
The main objective for the Establishment of M/S Waqas Flour & General
Mills Pvt. Ltd is to produce and market best quality flour to meet the basic
sincerity, hard work and attitude.
3.3 ALTERNATIVES
3.3.1 Site Alternatives
An Open Barren land under undisputed ownership of the proponent is

selected for the Establishment of Flour Mills. Selected site is an
unproductive land and is going to be brought into commercial use
which will be beneficial for the locals as they will get jobs and healthy
flour. The site is well located in regard to the following:
Easy road access to the market
No settlements in close vicinity

No watercourse within a safe distance
No ecologically sensitive or declared protected area within 10 km
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In view of these facts, it can be concluded that the Selected Site is
best suited for the project, and will not pose any adverse impact or
threat on any component of the environment.
3.4 LOCATION AND LAYOUT OF PROJECT
3.4.1 Location of the Project
This project is to be located at KLP Road, Muslim Chowk, Tehsil &

District Rahim Yar Khan.
Figure 1: Site Location Map
3.4.2 Layout of the Project
Layout map of the project site is attached with the report.

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3.5 LAND OWNERSHIP
Property ownership documents have been attached with this report clearly
showing that the site selected for the Project lies under the proponents
ownership without any dispute.
3.6 GOVERNMENT APPROVALS
Management has applied for Environmental Approval and after getting

Environmental Approval, they will apply for other required approvals.
3.7 LAND USE ON SITE

Land is currently open and barren, and due to the Project, it will be brought
to industrial use which is positive.
3.8 ROAD ACCESS
Main roads and markets are in easy and close access of the project site.
National highway 5 is running in front of the project.
3.9 RELOCATION AND REHABILITATION PLANS

There exists no human settlement within a safe radius radius of the
selected project site to be displaced owing to the commencement of the
Project. No structure of any significance stands at the site to be relocated or
dismantled. Land is already under proponents ownership, and no fresh land
is to be occupied; hence, no relocation and rehabilitation is required.
3.10 VEGETATION FEATURES OF SITE
Land is clear and there are no plants or vegetation on site. Site is

surrounded by agricultural land.
Various local plants will be grown at the project site in the open areas, and
along the boundary.

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3.11 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
3.11.1 Raw Material
Wheat will be used for the production of flour in Project.
3.11.2 Finished Product
Flour will be the main finished product in mill. Along with flour; suji,
maida and chokar will also be produced
3.11.3 Capacity
Mill will produce 480 bags of all the products.
3.11.4 General Process
Flour is a finely ground powder prepared from grain or other starchy

plant foods and used in baking. Although flour can be made from a
wide variety of plants, the vast majority is made from wheat. Dough
made from wheat flour is particularly well suited to baking bread
because it contains a large amount of gluten, a substance composed
of strong, elastic proteins. Flour has been made since primitive eras.
The earliest methods used for producing flour all involved grinding
grain between stones.
3.11.5 Manufacturing Process
Wheat Cleaning:
Before wheat can be grinded into flour it must be free of foreign
material such as stones, dust and weed seeds. This requires several
different cleaning processes.
1. The first device used to purify wheat is known as a separator.

This machine passes the wheat over a series of metal screens.

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The wheat and other small particles pass through the screen
while large objects such as sticks and rocks are removed.
2. The wheat next passes through an aspirator. This device works
like a vacuum cleaner. The aspirator sucks up foreign matter
which is lighter than the wheat and removes it.
3. Another device, known as a spiral seed separator, makes use of
the fact that wheat grains are oval while most other plant seeds
are round. The wheat
moves down a rapidly spinning cylinder. The oval wheat grains

tend to move toward the center of the cylinder while the round
seeds tend to move to the sides of the cylinder, where they are
removed.
4. Other methods used to purify wheat include magnets to remove
Figure 2: Process Flow Chart
small pieces of metal, scourers to scrape off dirt and hair, and
electronic color sorting machines to remove material which is
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5. The purified wheat is washed in warm water and placed in a
centrifuge to be spun dry. During this process any remaining
foreign matter is washed away.
Grinding of wheat
The wheat moves between two large metal rollers known as breaker
rolls. These rollers are of two different sizes and move at different
speeds. They also contain spiral grooves which crack open the grains
of wheat and begin to separate the interior of the wheat from the
outer layer of bran. The product of the breaker rolls passes through
metal sieves to separate it into three categories. The finest material
resembles coarse flour and is known as middlings or farina. Larger
pieces of the interior are known as semolina. The third category
consists of pieces of the interior which are still attached to the bran.
The middlings move to the middlings purifier and the other materials
move to another pair of breaker rolls. About four or five pairs of
breaker rolls are needed to produce the necessary amount of
middlings.
Processing of flour:
Small amounts of bleaching agents and oxidizing agents are usually

added to the flour after milling. Vitamins and minerals are added as
required by law to produce enriched flour. Leavening agents and salt
are added to produce self-rising flour. The flour is matured for one or
two months.
The flour is packed in bags. For large-scale consumers, it may be

packed in bags which hold 100 kg flour.
Quality Control:

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During each step of the purification process, several samples are
taken to ensure that no foreign matter ends up in the flour. Since flour
is intended for human consumption, all the equipment used in milling
is thoroughly cleaned and sterilized by hot steam and ultraviolet light.
The equipment is also treated with antibacterial agents and antifungal
agents to kill any microscopic organisms which might contaminate it.
Hot water is used to remove any remaining traces of these agents.
The final product of milling is tested for baking in test kitchens to

ensure that it is suitable for the uses for which it is intended.
The vitamin and mineral content is measured in order to comply with
government standards. The exact amount of additives present is
measured to ensure accurate labeling.
3.11.6 SUPPLIES
3.11.6.1 Water supply
The water requirement for the project includes process Water, service
water, drinking water, and water for fire hydrants. Ground Water will
be used.
3.11.6.2 Electricity
Primary source of power will be WAPDA. A generator of 125 KvA will

be there on standby mode.
3.11.6.3 Manpower
Around 15 workers will be required for the construction of the said

unit, while, 10 workers will be employed during operation phase. 70%
of this staff will comprise unskilled laborers who will be trained in the
company.

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3.11.6.4 Firefighting
The fire fighting system will include water and gas devices /
extinguishers. Plant will establish a proper fire fighting system. Indoor
and outdoor fire hydrants will be installed according to the codes and
standards. Fire Extinguishers will be installed and will always remain
in ready state.
3.11.7 WASTEWATER
Wastewater from the project operation will generate from production

which will be from wheat washing. The wastewater will be used for
irrigation purposes in nearby agricultural fields and for watering
Plants within the unit too after providing primary treatment in Septic
tanks. Domestic wastewater will be also generate for which septic
tank will be installed.
3.11.8 AIR EMISSIONS
Flour particles will be the source of emissions. But these will not be
emitted in atmosphere as Flour dust collector will collect and reuse
these particles within process. Floor cleaning will be other source of
PM emissions. Wet suppression will control PM emission from floor
cleaning
3.11.9 NOISE
All the machinery will be installed and operated in a closed hall and
from operation of machinery noise will not be a problem for the
residents in the area nearby. Further Administration of the unit will
take the precautionary measures to avoid the noise emissions. There
is no possibility of Noise pollution. Construction activities will however
add great to the noise, but that noise will be temporary, and will be
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Further trees to be planted in the farm will act as noise absorbers and
workers will use PPEs whenever and wherever might be necessary.
3.11.10 SOLID WASTE
Waste generated during construction would include mostly

construction material (mainly steel and wood), empty cement bags,
excavated earth and general packaging waste. Waste will be stored
within the site until transfer to the waste disposal site. Reusable
construction material will be recovered from the waste as much as
possible. Solid waste generated during operation of flour mill will be
sold to contractor. Bran removed during milling is often used in animal
feeds.
3.11.11 AREA
Total Area of the Project is 16 Kanals and 9 marlas. Covered Area of
the Project is 1.78 Kanals (Approximately).
3.11.12 COST OF PROJECT

Total cost of project is estimated at 100 Million.
3.11.13 COST AND MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION
Raw Material, Operation and maintenance of the Production

machinery are the costly activities involved in the operation phase of
the project. Equipment safety will be assured if these operations are
carefully managed. No separate fund allocation is required. However,
budget will be allocated for purchase and maintenance of
standardized PPEs for workers and for waste management and
environmental enhancement. Despite these costs, this project was
found to be financially feasible in the feasibility report.
3.11.14 SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION
The proponent completed construction of the Project in a period of 1

and half year.

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4 CHAPTER 4: DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
4.1 GENERAL
This section covenants with the prevailing environmental conditions of the
project area. Information that has been collected from different sources,
including public literature, reports of other studies conducted in this area,
knowledge with the proponent and the concerned government departments
and the first-hand surveys and field measurements has been presented in
this section. This encompasses all the important aspects of local
environment; such as biological resources, socioeconomic development and
quality of living values.
4.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

This part examines the physical resources such as topography, soil, climate,
surface and ground water resources and quality, ambient air quality and
geology of not only the project site but also the city as a whole to assess
whether the project under assessment can or does have any impacts on
any of these parameters. The description of physical environment of city
and the project site is presented in the following sub sections.
4.2.1 Geological Formation

Rahim Yar Khan District is a district in the Punjab province of Pakistan,
the city of Rahim Yar Khan is the capital. The district lies between
2740'-2916' north latitudes and 6045'-7001' east longitudes. The
riverain area of the district lies close to eastern bank of the
river Indus and Panjnad.[1]
Reference:
1. www.rahimyarkhan.gop.pk. Retrieved 2016-11-03.

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4.2.2 Climate
The climate of the district is hot and dry in the summer and cold and
dry in the winter. The summer season is comparatively longer. It
starts in April and continues until October. The winter season goes
from November to March. However, the month of March and
November are pleasant. Dust storms are frequent during the summer
season. The average rain fall is about 100 millimetres (3.9 in).
Figure 3: Climatic Conditions of the Area
4.2.3 Topography
The Rahim Yar Khan District is bounded on the north by Muzaffargarh
District, on the east by Bahawalpur District, on the south
by Jaisalmer (India) and Ghotki District of Sindh province, and on the
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This district is divided into three main physical features: (a) Riverside
area, b) canal-irrigated area, and (c) desert area which is called
Cholistan. The Riverside area of the district lies close on the southern
side of the Indus river mainly falling in the river bed. The canal-
irrigated area lies on the south and is separated by main Minchan
Bund. The approximate height of the irrigated area is 150 to 200
meters (490 to 655 ft) above sea level. The third part of the area,
called Cholistan, lies in the south of the irrigated tract up to the Indo-
Pak border. The surface of the desert consists of a succession of sand
dunes rising at places to a height of 150 meters (492 ft) and covered
with the vegetation peculiar to sandy tracts.[1]
4.2.4 Noise Level

Noise is described as an unwanted sound emitted from un-avoidable
sources of anthropogenic activities. Daily based natural induced
sources of noise are rare to none but human induced noise sources
are plenty and un-avoidable. Physically, there is no distinction
between sound and noise. Sound is a sensory perception and the
complex pattern of sound waves is labeled noise, music, speech, low
altitude aeroplane flying etc. There are many a large, medium and
small industries which are still working within the city premises.
Industrial activity and vehicular emissions are causing excessive noise
in the city.
The affluent areas of City are quieter than rest of the city. The noise
level in these areas is still far higher than the standards set by the
World Health Organization and the Pak-EPA as the safe noise level; i.e.
60-85 dB(A). Environmental noise is a common cause of hearing loss
of people indulged in industrial activities. Noise pollution in the city is
on the rise with most residents complaining that the noise is
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On average, the noise level ranged from 59-63 dB(A) in and around
the project site recorded.
4.2.5 Ambient Air Quality

Atmospheric pollution means the imbalance in the normal air
chemistry. It can occur due to the addition of a new chemical into
atmosphere or by the change in concentration of the chemicals
already existing in the atmosphere. Atmospheric pollution particularly
in urban area has a strong impact upon daily life. The reasons of such
changes can both be natural as well as anthropogenic.
Ambient air quality is a key to measure the concentration of the

various chemicals in atmosphere; especially of the chemicals which
pose detrimental effects on health, safety and environment, to have a
comparison with their safe concentrations, as established in WHO
Standards and NAAQS.
Main source of air pollution in the Project area is traffic congestion

that occurs off and on in the Project Area. Traffic load has increased
manifold due to rapid growth of the City. Ambient air is being polluted
due to emission of fuel gases like Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen
Oxide (NOx) and Sulphur Oxide (SOx) due to the vehicle exhaust.
Untreated fuel from rickshaws also contain trace amount of Lead (Pb)
in it.
It was observed during the visit that Petrol and Diesel operated
vehicles are emitting smoke and exhaust gasses in excessive quantity
which are the leading sources of environmental pollution and are
responsible for the air quality worsening. In fact, exhaust emissions
(including dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide, oxides of
nitrogen, hydrocarbons and particulates) and Evaporative emissions
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without being burnt) are the prime reasons of deterioration of air
quality.
4.2.6 Water Resources

Surface Water
There are no surface water resources like ponds or wetlands, etc. near
the project area.
Ground Water
The city is underlain by the deep permeable aquifer formed within the
alluvial plane, which is the part of Greater Indus Plain. Ground water
is the principal source of municipal water supply. This is also the case
in the immediate vicinity of the site. The Citys drinking water is
obtained from groundwater aquifer by means of tube wells located
throughout the area.
The project area lies in the district where the groundwater table
normally exists 40 to 50 ft below the ground level and contains high
level of salinity, and in order to assess the quality of ground water,
chemical parameters were analyzed using Method (APHA). The water
quality in the project area quietly meets the standards of NEQS.
4.3 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Mainly a countrys wilderness areas and scenic landscapes with their
associated flora and fauna form natural capital of a country. Both
collectively and within each level, the range or variety of the resources is
referred to as the Biological Diversity. The contribution of the Natural
capital is recognized at three distinct levels including genera, species, and
community -habitat and ecosystem.
Pakistan comprises of a total of nine major ecological zones and the term
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and particularly country. The greater the number of genera, species and
habitats and ecosystems present within these units, the greater is the
Biodiversity. It is in this background that the biodiversity of the area is
discussed below:
City is enriched with the presence of natural flora and fauna; although with
the growing population and development activities, the presence of some
has been somewhat affected.
There are however no significant or well-shaped trees and shrubs on the

project site. There are some trees only along the main roads.
Flora
The flora of the area characterizes two major ecological divisions,

Northern and Southern. The botanical life found in the northern half
identifies itself with that of the rest of the irrigated tracts at central
Punjab. The human interference in the form of irrigation network has
virtually wiped out the old plantation without much revolutionization of
the phytophysiography in the area. While there had been a considerable
increase in the cultivated area. Factors such as water logging and salinity
have badly hit plant life and with the increase of salinity at the surface,
only the salt resistant plants can survive in most of the area. The
southern half is characterized by sand dunes. More or less barren of
vegetation except in the rainy season when multitudes of ephemeral or
short lived plants come up and transform the bare land into a lush green
carpet.
These ephemerals complete their life-cycle before the advent of summer

heat when the bulk of the area reverts to sandy plain, desolate and
barren. In general the vegetation in this part of the arid region is sparse.
Only plants with xerophytes adaptations such as deep roots, dry, hand
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reduced, though usually with a coating of wax or hair to prevent
excessive transpiration are able to establish themselves in this
extremely dry climate. The bulk of that vegetation consists of stunted,
thorny or prickly shrubs and perennial herbs capable of withstanding
drought which grow ill open clump formation with plenty of vacant
spaces between them. Distinctly scattered trees of stunted growth are
found along the depressions technically known as desert scrub.
Fauna
The fauna of the area is an unblemished geographical feature of vast

arid land, popularity known as Cholistan desert provides an ideal
opportunity for a variety of wild-life. A wild cat still exists in the area
which as the desert traditions say, is very fond of ripping apart the newly
born young ones of Chinkaradeer.pig known as Hiroon, Jitama,Bhoondin
or Soor in this area is found in a fairly large number in government
plantation near the desert. Jackal (Geeder), fox (Loomeri, badger (Bijjoo),
also exist in the desert. Wolf locally known as Mahr is negligible now.
Porcupine (seh), squirrel (GolhariFubhri) and jerbils musk rat 9
Chhachhoondar), wild rat (Chooha) of brownish color mongoose ( Neola),
are generally visible, mangoose has half a dozen of varieties in this area.
Through small, it readily attacks much larger animals and wins
ablitzkriegespiel. It kills the large number of poisonous snake and
rodents and its fur is erected like a bottle bush, when it engages a snake
combined with very fast movements, in the combat. Over 40 varieties of
fishes are found in the district, Rahu, Thaila , Mori , Mullee , Khaga and
sanghara are however found in abundance in river, canals and ponds.
Reference:
Punjab Cities Improvement Investment Program Rahim Yar Khan City Profile

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4.4 SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Socioeconomic environment is represented by the human and economic
development and quality of life values. For the study of socio-economic
environment of the project area, field surveys were conducted and
interviews were held with the general public and neighbors.
4.4.1 Demographic Profile

According to the 1998 census of Pakistan, the total population of
Rahim Yar Khan district was 3,141,053 of which 19.16% were
urban[2] an intercensal percentage increase of 70.6 since March, 1981
when it was 1,841,451. The average annual growth rate was 3.2
percent during this period. The total area of the district is 11,880
square kilometres which gives population density of 264 persons per
square kilometre as against 155 persons observed in 1981 indicating
a fast growth rate of the district.
The urban population was 616,582 or 19.6 percent of the total

population of the district which grew at an average rate of 4.3 percent
during 1981-98 and had decreased from 4.7 percent observed during
1972-81. There are three Municipal Committees and five Town
Committees in the district.
The population of the district is predominantly Muslims i.e. 96.7

percent. The next higher percentage is of Hindu (Jati) with 1.8
percent, followed by Scheduled Castes 0.6 percent. While other
minorities like Christians, Ahmadi etc. are very small in number. The
proportion of population of Muslims is higher in urban than rural
areas.
According to the 1998 census, the most widely spoken first

language[3] in the district was Saraiki, spoken by 62.6% of the
population. 27.3% identified their language as Punjabi, 2.9%
as Urdu and 2.9% as Sindhi.[4] The local dialect belongs to the

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southern dialect group of Saraiki.[5] Other languages spoken
are Bagri/Choolistani and Haryanvi.
Reference:
2. 1998 Census of Pakistan - Urban Resource Centre
3. Jump up^ defined as the language for communication between parents and
children
4. ^ Jump up to:a b 1998 District Census report of Rahim Yar Khan. Census
publication. 126. Islamabad: Population Census Organization, Statistics Division,
Government of Pakistan. 2000.
5. Wagha, Muhammad Ahsan (1997). The development of Siraiki language in
Pakistan (Ph.D.). School of Oriental and African Studies. pp. 22931. (requires
registration).
4.4.2 Educational Facilities

The literacy ratio in the district has increased from 20.0 percent in
1981 to 33.1 percent in 1998. The literacy ratio for males is 55
percent as against 29 percent for females. The ratio is much higher in
urban when compared with rural areas both for male and female.[6]
In 1998, 33.1 percent of the population was reported as being able to

read at least one language. This was up from 20 percent in 1981. In
urban areas, 65.0 percent of males and 48.4 percent of women were
able to read. In rural areas, 37.9 percent of males, and 14.9 percent
of females were able to read.
According to Precise estimation (in June 2014) Literacy rate increased

up to 56 percent of population in the district.
There is a Kh. Freed College, a university campus of Islamia University

of BWP, a medical college and a women's college. Now the Kh. Freed
University of Engineering and Technology are being established now
(inaugurated in April 2014 by CM Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz
Sharif). Working on Building is in process.

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Reference:
6. "Literacy rates in Punjab - PSLM survey 2014-15"
4.5 Quality of life values

No residential area is present near the project site; therefore, individuals
and workers from neighboring areas were interviewed. The individuals
assessed from the neighboring communities of the project area were
involved in small businesses and private jobs in nearby industries. Most of
the people have sound earning sources and practice leisure lifestyles in
fresh environments provided by the private housing societies in the nearby
areas. Most of the people hesitated telling their incomes; however, incomes
average in the range of 20000 to as much as 100000 PKR; enough to meet
their basic needs. They avail all the basic facilities of healthy living and
enjoy human rights and civic liberties.
The diseases prevalent in the community were stomach disorders, fatigue,

joint pain, diabetes and arthritis. But it was also observed that all these
disease are commonly due to improper diet and water contamination.
Almost all of the interviewed members were in favor of the project; rather
they commented even more similar projects should be initiated in such
areas as to yield lowering of goods prices and controlling inflation when not
comprising on quality of the products and the environment.
4.6 Monitoring Reports

Testing of different parameters was done from a certified laboratory to
check the quality of different environmental parameters. The copy of the
lab reports of these parameters (ambient air analysis, water quality
analysis) is given in annexure.

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5 CHAPTER5: POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND

MITIGATION MEASURES
5.1 GENERAL
This section discusses the projects potential environmental impact on the

areas geomorphology, soil, water resources, air, biological resources and
socioeconomic condition and, where applicable, identifies mitigation
measures that will reduce, if not eliminate, its adverse impact. The
assessment carried out in this section is based on potential impacts on
overall environmental receptors within the project area.
5.2 OBJECTIVES
Objectives of screening out all possible impacts and then providing their
mitigation measures are:
To find different alternatives and ways of carrying out the project

activities.
To enhance the Environmental and Social benefits of proposal.
To avoid, minimize and remediate adverse impacts.
To ensure that residual adverse impacts are kept in acceptable
limits
5.2.1 Purpose of mitigation measure should include

A. What is the problem
As the project is the Establishment of flour Mills so the problem will be
from these activities like solid waste or noise may occur.
B. When problem will occur and when it should be addressed

Problem will occur during construction and operational phase when
different activities will be done through machinery or manual work.
These problems may include noise, solid waste, liquid waste etc. These

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all problems should be addressed on the spot to avoid the residual or
adverse impacts.
C. Where problem should be addressed

As the problem is generating from the construction and operational of
the project so it should be addressed on source i.e. site of the project.
D. How the problem should be addressed

Proper mitigations measures will be provided according to the nature of
the impacts/problems. Like for dust emissions sprinkling of water will be
done, for solid waste proper management will be provided, liquid waste
proper treatment will be done before discharging into the receiving body.
5.2.2 Ways of Achieving Mitigation Measures
A. Changing in Planning Design
The proposed project is located within the premises of agricultural area

where no population or sensitive area is present. So, there would be no
need for changing the design of project.
B. Improved Management & Monitoring Practices
Improving activities will be carried out for betterment while monitoring

will also be conducted to keep environment friendly.
C. Compensation in Money Terms
There will be no damage of fauna, flora or any other resource. So,

compensation in money will not be needed.
D. Replacement/ Relocation/ Rehabilitation
Proposed project is located in open land where there is no sensitive area,

population or natural resource. So, replacement, relocation and
rehabilitation is no required

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5.3 Impacts Associated with Project Location
The proponent has selected the site owing to the following reasons:
The site is undisputed and under the ownership of the proponent

There is no community or human settlement within safe radius of
the site
There is no fauna flora (particularly belonging to an endangered
species) within a safe radius of the site
Main road network runs in front of the unit
There is no ecologically sensitive or declared protected area (PA) like
forest, fish hatcheries, Territorial Waters, wildlife or game reserves,
any structure of socio-cultural significance (historical or
archaeological site or religious structures; Masjid, temples, etc.)
within 10 km of the selected site
It can be concluded in view of these reasons that the selected site is

best suited for the project, and will not pose any adverse impact or
threat on any component of the environment.
5.4 Impacts Associated with Design Phase
At the design phase, no considerable impact will occur on land, soil,

topography, ground water, and on people of the area. However in pre-
construction phase a management system should be provided at design
level so impacts can be reduced. Design of the building will adhere to all
standard technical requirements in order to avoid adverse impacts on
environment and human health.
Mitigation Measures at Design Phase
At design phase special attention should be given to the design of the

project in the sense that it has been designed in such a way as to cause
minimum disruption and deterioration of environment and surroundings.

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5.5 Impacts Associated with Construction Phase
5.5.1 Effect on Geomorphology and soil

Potential Impacts:
Spills of fuel and lubricants during handling, transportation and

storage may result in contamination of soil at the construction site.
Significance of this impact will depend on the nature of spilled
material, location of spill and quantity of spill.
The likely impacts of these activities may include:
Physical scarring of the landscape

Increased risk of land slippage
Soil contamination
Impact Assessment
Soil contamination may occur due to spillage and leakage of fuels.

This possibility of impact is higher at fuel storage areas at campsites,
vehicles and machinery used in the field and areas of vehicle fueling
and maintenance.
There are no visible signs of any adverse impacts on the soils and to
avoid any such condition to arise, following mitigation measures are
provided and will be followed
Mitigation Measures
Spill Prevention and Response Plan for storage, use and transfer of
fuel should be prepared.
Workers should be trained on spill prevention and response plan.
Thick Plantation is recommended after completion of construction
Maintenance and washing of vehicles and equipment should be
carried out at designated areas
Any hard surface or tarpaulin should be spread on area to prevent
soil contamination.

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Regular inspections should be carried out to detect leakages in
construction vehicles and equipment
Spill prevention trays should be provided and used at refueling
stations
Drivers of construction vehicles should drive slow following traffic
rules to avoid accidents
Residual impacts
No residual impact to soil will be caused provided the above-

mentioned measures are implemented properly.
Monitoring requirement
Document all related accidents of spillage with the corrective actions

taken in order to avoid reoccurrence.
5.5.2 Water Quality

Potential impacts
The quality of surface and groundwater supplies may deteriorate if

pollutants get mixed with surface runoff during rain and carried to
water reservoirs in the vicinity, or if pollutants leach into the ground.
The storage and handling of fuels and lubricants may also

contaminate surface and groundwater resources, if there are spillages
that wash into surrounding areas or seep into the ground.
Improper disposal of domestic effluent from the camp may result in

contamination of soil and water and become a health hazard. A significant
impact on the environment will be interpreted if the wastewater
discharged is not in compliance with the National Environmental Quality
Standards for municipal effluent
Impact Assessment

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A significant amount of sediment may get washed into fields and
watercourses if it rains during the construction period; however the impact
is not expected to be significant. Potential sources of pollution in such
cases may include:
Domestic wastewater (sanitary and kitchen discharge)

Oil and grease from vehicles
Sediments from exposed land surfaces
Mitigation Measures
Septic tanks will be provided

Fuels and lubricants will be stored in areas with impervious floors
Residual Impacts
Implementation of the mitigation measures is not likely to leave any

significant impact on the ground or surface water quality.
5.5.3 Dust Emissions
Dust generated during construction activities can be substantial. Dust

emission from construction sites is a concern particularly if the site is
near residential areas. Dust or the equivalent technical term
particulate matter, is generally defined as any airborne finely divided
solid or liquid material up to the size of about 100 microns (micrometers
or one millionth of a meter).
Potential Impacts
Particulate matter emitted during construction activities can result in

deterioration of ambient air quality in the vicinity of the source, and
be a nuisance to the communities and plant workers. The main health
hazards are the particles smaller than 10 microns (designated as
PM10) as they are Respirable. Larger particles also tend to settle
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the receptors, the dust is considered a nuisance as it may spoil
property and affect visibility.
A significant effect on the environment will be interpreted if there is

an increase in visible dust beyond the boundaries of the Project due
to activities undertaken at the site, or the dust affects local
property or results in complaints from the community.
Impact Assessment
Potential sources of particulate matter emission during construction

activities include exposed surfaces, exposed storage piles, truck
dumping, hauling, vehicle movement on unpaved roads, and concrete
mixing and batching. The quantity of dust that will be generated on a
particular day will depend on the magnitude and nature of activity
and the atmospheric conditions prevailing on the day.
Mitigation measures
The most effective means of reducing the dust emission is wet

suppression. Watering exposed surfaces and soil with adequate
frequency to keep soil moist at all times can reduce the total dust
emission from the project by as much as 75%
Dust emission from soil piles will be reduced by covering the piles,
for example with tarpaulin or thick plastic sheet.
Good quality (low-sulfur) fuel will be used for vehicle and
machinery
Construction materials that are susceptible to dust formation will
be transported only in securely covered trucks to prevent dust
emission during transportation.
Provision of dust respirators to equipment operators who are
exposed to dust while operating their equipment.
Tree planting on open and areas which will not be used by the
operations.

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Residual Impacts
The effects of the dust nuisance are temporary with no long lasting
impact expected after the completion of the construction.
Monitoring requirements
Dust emission will be visually monitored

Ambient air quality will be checked near or at project site.
5.5.4 Noise
Potential issues
Depending on the Construction Equipment used and its distance from

the receptors, the community and Farm workers may typically be
exposed to intermittent and variable noise levels. During the day such
noise results in general annoyance and can interfere with sleep during
the night.
Impact Assessment
The potential sources of significant noise during the construction

period include the construction machinery and construction related
traffic. The noise will be the maximum during the day time when
construction activities are ongoing.
Mitigation Measures
Reduce equipment noise at source by proper design, maintenance

and repair of construction machinery and equipment
Minimize noise from vehicles and power generators by use of
proper silencers and mufflers
Use noise-abating devices wherever needed and practicable.
The movement of vehicle should be restricted during night time.
Providing workers with noise related PPEs
Planting of trees that could serve as sound buffers.
Noise barriers must be put in on and around the project boundary

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Hauling trucks shall be operated at low speed to minimize
vibration.
Monitoring requirement
Monitoring will be done on regular basis to avoid increase in noise

beyond NEQS
5.5.5 Safety
Potential Issues
Safety always remains an area of utmost concern in any occupational

activity; construction being one. Not only workers but the people from
surrounding communities on the roads adjacent to the site are at stake
of safety risks as well.
The safety issue is that of traffic entering and leaving project site for
transport of goods and materials. Workers safety is also an issue
because of machinery if they show carelessness.
Mitigation measures
To reduce the hazard, the following mitigation measures will be

implemented:
Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) shall be developed for all

construction works and workers will be advised to strictly observe
them
Workers will be provided with the adequate PPEs and told and
encouraged to use them
No careless attitude shall be bothered and born at the site
A stop sign will be put up on the access road
A speed breaker will be constructed on the access road
The speed limit for the access road will be kept low
A public safety plan should be developed and displayed
Community complaint register and other mean should be adopted
for the community to complain.

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No machinery should be left unattended, particularly in the
running condition.
Nighttime driving of project vehicles should be limited.
Drivers will be trained to drive slowly following traffic rules.
Residual Impacts
Long-term safety issues in terms of permanent damages to health

and bodily injuries can prevail only if the above-mentioned mitigation
measures are not observed.
Monitoring Requirements
Visual monitoring will be required for the likelihood (and causes if

they happen) of near-miss, incidents and accidents, so that
preventive approach can be adopted towards safety. And in case any
such event breaks out, first aid facility provided is required to be
monitored.
5.6 Impacts during Operational Phase
The Environmental and Socio-Economic impacts associated with the

operation phase are the following:
5.6.1 Noise
Potential Issues
The noise may affect the community and the workers.
Impact Analysis
Noise, if emitted during the project operation can potentially be a
nuisance for the nearby surroundings. In this project noise shall be
emitted during running of machinery. Sound proof room will isolate
the noise to the room.
Mitigation

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Controlling noise at its source is the best method of noise control.
Therefore, put silencers on the machines.
Workers should be told and encouraged to use PPEs (ear plugs or
ear muffs).
Proper muffling of operating equipment should be done.
Residual Impacts
No significant increase in noise level in the surroundings is envisaged

under normal operation.
During project operation, it should be ensured that the noise level at

the project site does not exceed the prescribed limits.
5.6.2 WASTEWATER
Potential Issues
The discharge effluent from the project can potentially affect the
water resources if it is discharged into fresh water channel, canal,
pond etc. But wastewater of this project shall cause no adverse
impacts, as the wastewater will be used for agriculture purpose.
Impact Analysis
There is negligible impact of wastewater on the environment.
Mitigation
Wastewater will be used for Agricultural purposes after treatment

in settling tanks.
The wastewater will be regularly monitored for compliance of
NEQS.
Efforts should be made to ensure that water is conserved.
5.6.3 AIR POLLUTION

Potential Impacts

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There will be no issue regarding the air pollution during operation
phase of this project. Only particulate matter can be released that can
affect indoor and outdoor air quality and can result breathing
difficulties to workers and visitors.
Impact Analysis
Raw material (Wheat) and unit cleaning activities are the only sources
of dust and other micro-pollutants during project operation. Many
different factors may influence the quality of air, in particular physical
conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity, air circulation). Since the
cleaning activities will be carried out in closed halls, only the workers
or visitors inside the processing halls may be at risk to breathing the
particulates and falling prey to the negative impacts these
particulates are likely to cast; outdoor air quality will not be impacted
at all. Moreover, proper ventilation in the processing halls will also
help maintain indoor air quality.
Mitigation:
Proper ventilation will limit the amount of indoor pollutants and will
assure the supply of clean air at all times to all the workers inside.
Workers shall wear dust masks and other breathing PPEs before
entering the processing halls.
Water spraying should be practiced where required.
Regular monitoring
No waste should be burnt at the premises.
Residual Impacts
Dust and PM level will remain within the limits described by NEQS.
To ensure PM emissions are within the prescribed ranges, PM levels
will be monitored at the project site.

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5.6.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Potential issues
Waste minimization is very important part; focusing on the waste
avoidance and reduction through the use of cleaner production
processes and practices, pollution control and waste disposal cost can
be lowered. Preference will be given to waste avoidance and
reduction instead of recycling and reuse. Only domestic waste will be
generated.
Mitigation
A useful approach to waste minimization involves the preparation of
proper waste minimization plan. The starting point for the waste
minimization will be waste audit. This includes:
Recyclable material should be separated at source.
No waste should be dumped at any location outside the boundary.
Separate dust bins should be placed within each premises
Waste will be completely managed by solid waste management

contractor.
5.6.5 SAFETY HAZARDS, PUBLIC HEALTH AND NUISANCES
Operation of the project may cause some concerns for safety, public
health and nuisances within the project area.
Mitigation:
Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) such as ear plugs, safety

Helmets, Gloves, Goggles and Masks will be provided to the
employees and visitors to ensure their safety at work place.

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Workers awareness and safety wall chart showing safety symbols
and other necessary information will be displayed at various
places.
First Aid Box will be kept in every department which will be will
within the approach in case of any injury or mishap.
To avoid any chance of fire, a comprehensive firefighting system
will be developed that includes all types of fire Extinguishers, fire
hydrants, sand Buckets and firefighting Vehicles.
Basic medical and safety training will be held from time to time to
minimize the risk of health and safety issues which can result from
ignorance (ergonomic hazards in particular) in the industry
premises.
5.6.6 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Incidents and accidents may take place unexpectedly during project
operations. These may include;
Fire hazard
5.6.6.1 FIRE HAZARD
Working operation of Flour Mill will be manageable but negligence in

operations may cause risk of safety and health problems. Mishandling
or mismanagement may lead to fire hazard, which poses a serious
threat. Short circuiting in electrical switches and frayed electrical
wires can cause fire.
Mitigation
The fire fighting system will include water and gas devices /
extinguishers.
Indoor and outdoor fire hydrants will be installed according to the

codes and standards.

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Fire extinguishers should be properly maintained and checked
periodically.
Flammable materials in the premises should be prohibited.
Fire alarm systems should be maintained for detection and

warning of fire.
Adequate training of workers on use of fire fighting system to deal

with emergency situation.
Administration of the unit will develop the proper evacuation plans

from all halls.
5.7 Potential Environmental Enhancement Measures
5.7.1 Tree Plantation
Tree plantation within and outside the premises and the introduction
of an ecologically effective and efficient design of a commercial
building are the environmental enhancement measures planned by
the proponent to be incorporated into the design of the intended
project. A large area will be reserved for the plantation and among
plants native flora like Peepal and Amaltas will be involved which
have maximum capacity to reduce noise pollution and tolerance index
of these species are more than 10. Some floral species like rose will
also be introduced in the lawn for aesthetic beauty and trees like
sufaida will be planted as boundary wall inside the lawn which will
look like green wall. The Proponent will also make arrangements for
protection and maintenance of trees.

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6 CHAPTER 6: ENVIRONMENTAL MANGEMENT AND

MONITORING PLANS
6.1 GENERAL
This IEE provides the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) of the project
for its construction and operation phases to keep it environment benign as
well as the monitoring plan to ensure the compliance of the established EMP.
As per the environmental legislation in Pakistan, the EMP for the operations
phase, along with other documents, is to be submitted to the Environmental
Protection Agency to obtain confirmation for compliance and Environmental
Approval for project operation.
Even after implementation of the suggested mitigation measures, the
impact may remain significant, and require monitoring. This section also
underlines the monitoring framework for both construction and operation
phases to check compliance of the EMP and to take timely actions for
correction in case any accidence of significant criteria, requirements or
goals are found.
6.2 OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
The primary objectives of the EMP are to:
Facilitate the implementation of the mitigation measures

identified in the IEE.
Define the responsibilities of the project proponent and

contractor and provide a means of effective communication of
environmental issues between them.
Identify monitoring parameters in order to ensure the

effectiveness of the mitigation measures

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Provide a mechanism for taking timely action in the face of
unanticipated environmental situations.
Identify training requirements at various levels.
6.3 MANAGEMENT APPROACH
The organizational roles and responsibilities of the key players are

summarized below:
Proponent: The project proponent will undertake overall responsibility for

compliance with the EMP. Proponent will carry out verification checks to
ensure that the contractors are effectively implementing their environmental
and social requirements.
Contractors: The contractors will implement the majority of environmental

and social mitigation measures. The contractors will carry out field activities
as part of the project. The contractors are subject to certain liabilities under
the environmental laws of the country, and under its contract with
proponent.
6.4 COMPONENTS OF THE EMP

The EMP consists of the following:
Management plan
Monitoring Plan
Communication and documentation
Institutional capacity
Environmental training
6.5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
It lists all the mitigation measures identified in the IEE and the associated

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environmental or social aspect, during construction and operation phase
with the administrative framework involving all the responsible
implementing authorities required to take the planned actions/measures. It
enhances project benefits by reducing its impacts and making it
environment-friendly.
Table 1: Environmental Management Plan for Pre-Construction, Construction and

Operation Phase
POTENTIAL
PROJECT TYPE OF IMPACTS ON
MITIGATION MEASURE
ACTIVITIES IMPACT ENVIRONMEN
T
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Physical , Land is owned by proponent and

Positive use of
Land Social there is no settlement so no impact
land but proper
acquirement and and will be there.
planning will be
land use Aesthetic Land will be improved from open
required
al barren land to commercial land.
Use of local Employment Local people will be hired for less
Social
manpower Generation technical work or non-skilled work
Avoidance
A no-hunting, no trapping, no
harassment policy will be strictly
Accidents/ enforced.
Wildlife
Biological dangers to Trading of wild animals or birds by
protection
fauna project personnel will also be
prohibited.
Wildlife protection rules will be

included in the Camp Rules

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Minimization:
Dust emission from soil piles and

aggregate storage stockpiles will
be reduced by keeping the
material moist by sprinkling of
Soil Erosion, water at appropriate frequency
Emissions,
Avoidance:
Water
Physical, Contamination, Covering the pile, for example with
Social, Noise & tarpaulin or thick plastic sheets, to
Civil works Biological Vibration, prevent emission.
Aesthetic Wildlife Noise control measures will be

al affected, implemented
Employment,
Use of water only from designated
Health & Safety
bore.
of Workers
Wildlife protection rules will be
included in the Camp Rules
Off-road driving will be minimized

in order to avoid accidental killing
of fauna.
Movement and Physical Soil & Water Avoidance:
fueling of & Contamination
Periodic maintenance and
vehicles Aesthetic due to Fuel
inspection of vehicles
al Leakages &
Vehicles with leaks will not be
Spillage,
Emissions, operated.
Noise & Vehicles should not be washed or

Vibration serviced in the field.

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No vehicle-related waste, such as
oils, filters, old tires or parts, will
be left in the field
All vehicles will be maintained in

good working condition
All vehicles will have properly

functioning silencers (mufflers).
Minimization:
Excessive use of horns will be

avoided
PPEs will be provided to workers
Avoidance:
Covering of transporting material

Dust and
trucks
Particulate
Transportation of Emissions, Nighttime driving of project
Bio-
construction Noise vehicles will be limited where
physical
material Generation, possible
Safety and
Low speed limit will be maintained
Health Effects
on the section of the access road
that is adjacent to the community
and site.
The fence surrounding the site will

be put in on during the
construction to prevent access to
the construction site
Use of local water Physical, disturbance to Avoidance:
resources Social & local
Initiation of water conservation

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program
Reduction:
Biological community
Where possible, water should be
reused
POST-CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION
Reduction:
Wastewater from all sources will be

Degradation
Wastewater Physical/s drained after passing through
of water
management ocial Settling Tanks for irrigation within
quality
premises and agricultural lands
nearby.
Avoidance:
No waste should be burnt at the
premises.
Machinery will be properly maintained
Air quality
physical Dust and PM regularly to control PM emissions
management
Reduction:
Tree plantation will help absorb air
pollutants
Put silencers on the machines.
Noisy machines should not be
operated in night shifts
Physical, Psychological Workers should be told and
Noise generation social, and hearing encouraged to use PPEs (ear plugs
biological problems or ear muffs).
Proponent has planned a proper
plantation plan which will also act as
barrier for noise.

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Avoidance:
The solid waste from the project

should not be allowed to pile up at the
Soil farm.
Contaminatio Reduction :
n, effecting
Physical, Solid waste will be managed entirely
Solid Waste GW Quality,
Biological by the solid waste management
Generation vectors
, Social contractor.
production,
Provision of Separate waste bins
odor, Health,
Welfare Quantities of waste disposed,
recycled, or reused will be logged on
a Waste Tracking Register.
Proper disaster planning should be

done to meet any emergency
reduction of
situation
biodiversity,
Firefighting equipment and other
Disaster Planning physical , community
social grievance, safety appliances should be kept
economy, ready for use during
welfare disaster/emergency situation

including natural calamities like
earthquake/flood

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6.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

Environmental monitoring is a vital component of the Environmental
Management Plan. It is the mechanism through which the effectiveness of
the Environmental Management Plan in protecting the environment is
measured. The feedback provided by the environmental monitoring is
instrumental in identifying any problem or lapse in the system under
implementation and planning corrective actions. The main objectives of the
environmental monitoring are:
To provide a mechanism to determine whether the project

construction contractors are carrying out the project in conformity
with the EMP.
To identify areas where the impacts of the project are exceeding
the criteria of significance and, therefore, require corrective
actions.
To document the actual project impacts on physical, biological, and
socio-economic receptors, quantitatively where possible, in order to
design better and more effective mitigation measures.
Following environmental record should be maintained:
Periodic inspection reports of the site

Audit reports
Incident record of all moderate and major spills and other incidents
and accidents. The record will include:
Location of spill or battery limit of the accident
Estimated quantity or the amount of injury (as may be

reported in LTI or LWI)
Spilled material or nature of injury or loss (temporary or

permanent)
Restoration measures

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Photographs
Description of any damage to vegetation, water resource, or

community asset.
Corrective measures taken, if any
Waste Tracking Register that will hold records of waste generated
during the construction period. This will include quantities of waste
disposed, recycled, or reused.
Records of water consumption with use wise breakdown
Survey reports, in particular, the following:
Vehicle and equipment noise.
Ambient noise survey reports.
Ambient level of PM
Vendor dataall vendors disturbed by the project and

compensation paid Public infrastructure: Record of all
damages and repair work undertaken.
Employment
Total number of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled jobs

offered during Construction.
Name and domicile of the employed staff.
Project and Community Interface
Record of community complains and the measures taken to

address them.
Number of meetings held in various communities and data of

persons who attended
Environmental and social training records

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Table 2: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Construction Phase
Paramet
Compone er to be
Frequency Location Responsibility
nts Monitore
d
Noise
level on
At least three
the site at least 3
locations on the unit
Noise and working Environment
boundary and three
Levels adjacent days and on Officer /manager
locations at the
area on weekend
receptor end
dB(A)
scale
Inspectio
n of
Waste
Waste
Generatio Construction site
Collection,
n, Environmental
Storage Once daily
collection officer/manager
and
, Storage
Disposal
and
Disposal
at site
Inspectio monthly
Soil n of inspection all vehicles and
Contractor/Enviro
contaminat equipmen equipments in use
nmental officer
ion t and at construction site
vehicles

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Injuries
Workers
and daily Onsite HSE/contractor
safety
accidents
Water On monthly
leakages, basis
conservatio Environmental
spills and at all points of use
n officer/manager
wastages
Air
on three
quality at
typical
different At least three points
working
points around the vehicles
Vehicle and days
around and equipment and Administration
equipment
the three points at
exhaust
vehicles some distance
and downwind
equipmen
t
The monitoring of the EMP and the communication and documentation

mechanism that will be employed during the operational phase will be based
on the Environmental Management System (EMS) of the project proponents
and the certification and legal bindings. The management system of the
project proponents will be the same as the certified EMS in place at the
company. Approximately PKR 30,000 per month budget will be reserved for
the Environmental Monitoring and measures.

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Table 3: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Operation Phase
Potential
activity and Parameter to be Frequenc Responsibilit
potential Location
monitored y y
impact
At least three
Disturbance due
location on the
to noise from Noise level near Environment
plant boundary and Quarterly
operational the receptor officer
three location at
activities
the receptor level
Emission of
exhaust gases Environment
Source Emission
and particulates Generator Exhaust Monthly Officer/Manage
parameters
which may pollute r
the environment
Disposal of waste Wastewater Environment

if Disposed Quarterly
water / effluent parameters Officer
Procedure in place
to handle the
Soil
liquids and After
contamination Unit, machinery
availability of every Environment
due to leakage of and other
procedure and three Officer
oil and /chemicals suspected places
equipment for month
on the ground
emergency
response

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Inspection of
Waste disposal, waste generation,
procedure for collection, storage,
Administration
waste collection, and disposal will Entire unit Once daily
Officer
storage, and be undertaken at
disposal each site of the
project activity
Safety Injuries Entire unit Daily
6.7 INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE UNIT

The organizational structure for the Environment Management Plan is
outlined below:
6.7.1 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility for implementing EMP within the company
lies with the owner of M/S Waqas Flour & General Mills Pvt. Ltd.
6.7.2 OPERATION MANAGEMENT & CONTROL

Conducting the operational activities in environmentally sound
manner will be the responsibility of the concerned Manager; for which
he will be trained.
6.7.3 SUPERVISION & MONITORING

Senior Supervisor will be responsible for all environmental issues and
for the implementation of EMP.
6.7.4 COMMUNICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION

An effective mechanism to store and communicate environmental
information during the project is an essential requirement of an EMP.

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6.7.4.1 MEETINGS
Two kinds of environmental meetings will take place during the
project:
Kick-off meetings
Weekly meetings
The purpose of the kick-off meeting will be to present the EMP to

project staff and discuss its implementation and to discuss any event of
environmental significance that has happened in the under-discussion
industry or a similar industrial unit to investigate its route causes and
develop its solutions.
The purpose of the weekly meetings will be to discuss the conduct of

the operation and environmental issues and their management. The
proceedings of the meeting will be recorded in the form of a weekly
environmental report.
6.7.4.2 CHANGES-RECORD REGISTER
A change-record register will be maintained at the site, in order to

document any changes in project design. These changes will be handled
through the change management mechanism.
6.8 ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING
Environmental training will help to ensure that the requirements of the IEE
and EMP are clearly understood and followed by all project personnel in the
course of the project.
Table 4: Training Program

Target
audience Trainers Contents Schedule

FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Selected After every
Contract Key finding of
managem five
ors mitigation measure
ent staff months
All HSE
Mitigation measures Monthly
personnel Officer
Waste disposal or
sale out status, After every
Technical HSE
vehicle movement three
Staff Officer
restriction and other month
mitigation measures
Waste disposal,
resource
HSE
Other staff conservation and Monthly
Officer
other mitigation
workers
6.9 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DETAILS
PPEs and other required machinery of latest technology with high

efficiency will be purchased by the Proponent. Maintenance of
Equipment will be done twice year for the smooth operation and
maximum production of Flour Mill.
6.10 ENVIRONMENTAL BUDGET

Approximately PKR 30,000 per month budget will be reserved for the
Environmental Monitoring and measures.

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7 CHAPTER 7: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 CONCLUSION
The report presents Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the

Establishment of Waqas Flour & General Mills Pvt limited, Faisalabad.
Its main objective is to meet market demand of flour at affordable
price.
IEE of Project is performed according to guidelines of EPA. It includes

description of the project, description of the environmental baselines,
potential environmental impacts and suggested mitigation measures.
An implementation mechanism for mitigation measures in the
form of an Environmental Management Plan is included in the study.
The performed IEE showed all anticipated impacts (both positive and
negative), associated with the project. Appropriate mitigation measures as
explained in the environmental study shall reduce, if not eliminate, these
impacts so that these are within acceptable limits. Moreover, no
deterioration, depletion or exploitation of local natural resources is
expected to be caused by this project.
Based on overall assessment of the environmental impact of the

project, it is concluded that the project is not likely to cause any
significant adverse impact on the social, physical and biological
environment of the area, provided that suitable mitigation measures
as identified in this study are implemented.
It is accordingly recommended that Environmental Approval for the

project may be issued by the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency,
subject to payment of the requisite scrutiny fee by the proponent of the
project.

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7.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
The Initial Environmental Examination study and survey results are
finally evaluated to recommend the following:
No activity should be undertaken at the site which could pose any

sort of a threat to public health.
Separate parking spaces should be demarcated at the site for
parking of vehicles.
Proper ventilation can limit the amount of indoor air pollutants.
Proper tree plantation plan should also be developed in order to
make the unit environment friendly.
Small waste storage bins should be installed at different corner for
proper waste collection and discharge.
Basic medical training should be provided to the specified work
staff and basic medical service and supplies to workers.
The Security Guards shall also be trained to act in case of all
possible emergency situations. The fire alarms can be activated to
signal evacuation. At the same time, communication shall be made
with hospitals, emergency services and police for urgent support.
The Environmental Management & Monitoring Plan should be
implemented.

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INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION REPORT

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

Waqas Flour & General Mills, RYK Page 1

This executive summary presents an overview of the main findings of the

SALIENT FEATURES OF PROJECT:

PROPONENT NAME: Mr. Ghulam Kiberya

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As per directions of PEPA Act 2012, the Initial Environmental Examination

The purified wheat is washed in warm water and placed in a centrifuge

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Processing the flour

MAJOR IMPACTS AND RECOMMENDED MITIGATION MEASURES:

Key impacts related to the construction phase include:

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Since the project is to be commenced on Proponent owned area and no

Mitigation measures recommended to be incorporated into the project

Key impacts related to the operation phase include:

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Municipal wastewater will be handled via Septic Tanks to be installed with

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & MONITORING PLANS:

Environmental impact of a project is worked out using various factors and

It is concluded in this study that all potential environmental concerns

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1.2 THE PROPONENT..............................................................................17

1.3 THE PROJECT....................................................................................18

1.3.1 NATURE OF PROJECT...................................................................18

1.3.2 SIZE OF PROJECT........................................................................18

1.3.3 LOCATION OF PROJECT...............................................................18

1.3.4 AREA OF PROJECT.......................................................................18

1.3.5 COST OF THE PROJECT...............................................................18

1.4 TEAM OF EXPERTS............................................................................18

1.5 PURPOSE OF REPORT.......................................................................19

2 CHAPTER 2: STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS & STANDARDS..........20

2.2 EXISTING LEGISLATION AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK............................20

2.3 INSTITUTIONAL SETUP......................................................................21

2.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COUNCILS.................................21

2.3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCIES..................................21

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2.4 RELEVANT LEGAL / INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK.............................21

2.4.1 PAKISTAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ORDER (PEPO) 1983. 22

2.4.2 PUNJAB ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (AMMENDMENT) ACT2012

2.4.3 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 2005..................................23

2.4.4 REVIEW OF IEE / IEE REGULATIONS 2000...................................23

2.4.5 GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF IEE/EIA REPORTS..........24

2.4.6 THE PUNJAB LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, 2001...............24

2.4.7 PAKISTAN PENAL CODE, 1860.....................................................25

2.4.8 THE LAND ACQUISITION ACT, 1894............................................25

2.4.9 FACTORIES ACT, 1934.................................................................25

2.4.10 LABOR LAWS...............................................................................25

3 CHAPTER 3: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT...................................27

3.1 TYPE AND CATEGORY OF PROJECT...................................................27

3.2 OBJECTIVES OF PROJECT..................................................................27

3.3.1 Site Alternatives.........................................................................27

3.4 LOCATION AND LAYOUT OF PROJECT................................................28

3.4.1 Location of the Project................................................................28