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Environmental projects in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands

EIA studies carried out for:

Infrastructure development rehabilitation of structures damaged by tsunami

Key Eia Studies:

Construction of seawalls at Port Blair and Kamorta Islands for Navy Construction of lighthouses at Chidiyatapu, Avis, Patrie and Sister Islands Installation of Telephone Exchange – Katchal Islands Forest land acquisition for VHS radar – Baratang, Mayabunder Laying of roads at Campbell Bay, Kamorta, Katchal Islands Development of facilities for Navy at Diglipur and Campbell Bay     NIOT’s role     Baseline data on marine water & sediment quality, marine biology & terrestrial ecology recommendations of alternative environmentally friendly projects  designs development of environmental management plans for impact mitigation

Details of EIA Studies Carried Out

R&D Projects

S. No Brief Description of the Studies Location Client (s) Period of studies Role of NIOT in the studies 1 Manual for EIA of coastal infrastructure Projects Ports & Harbours Coastal tourism Projects Wastewater disposal through marine outfalls   DOD and MoEF under World Bank Assistance 1998-2003 - Development of comprehensive manual for EIA of coastal infrastructure projects - To provide complete guideline on EIA methodology, conduct of EIA studies, available secondary information sources, relevant legislation, typical impacts of ports and harbour projects, methods for prediction of impacts, risk assessment methodology, mitigation measures and environmental management plans 2 WasteLoad Allocation Studies Coastal waters off North Chennai and Ennore Creek (Tamil Nadu) DOD and MoEF under World Bank Assistance 1999 – 2000 - Wastewater Discharge Management Plan - Comprehensive field data collection consisting of three season surveys for water, sediment and air quality and biological characteristics - Comprehensive field surveys for hydrodynamics - Data collation and interpretation - Modelling of system for determining waste assimilation capacity and waste load allocation 3 Waste Load Allocation Studies Hugli Estuary – West Bengal Department of Ocean Development 2002 - Wastewater Discharge Management Planning - Comprehensive field data collection consisting of three season surveys for water, sediment and air quality and biological characteristics - Comprehensive field surveys for hydrodynamics - Data collation and interpretation - Modelling of system for determining waste assimilation capacity and waste load allocation 4 Water Quality Management Studies - COMAPS Thane Creek – Mumbai & Tapi Estaury - Surat Department of Ocean Development 2003- ongoing - Wastewater Discharge Management Planning - Sampling program design - Comprehensive Field data collection for water & sediment quality & Biology (3-seasons) - Study of physical oceanography - hydrodynamics - Laboratory Analysis, collation of data and interpretation of results - Collection of results & modelling

Consultancy Projects

S. No Brief Description of the Studies Location Client (s) Period of studies Role of NIOT in the studies 1 Estimation of sediment erosion from upland sources for Konar & Tilaiya Reservoirs in the Damodar valley project area Bihar Railway Industrial and Technial Engineering Services – New Delhi 1997 - Hydrologic modelling of the catchment areas to estimate reservoir inflows - Modeling of surface runoff using US-EPA’s Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) - Recommendations of Best Management Practices for reducing soil erosion 2 Water Quality Management Studies - COMAPS Mangalore, Department of Ocean Development 1998 - 2003 - Wastewater Discharge Management Plans - Sampling program design - Comprehensive Field data collection for water & sediment quality & Biology (3 seasons) - Study of physical oceanography - hydrodynamics - Laboratory Analysis - Collection of results & modeling 3-A Water Quality Management Studies - COMAPS Vizag, Department of Ocean Development 1998 - 2003 - Wastewater Discharge Management Plans - Sampling program design - Comprehensive Field data collection for water & sediment quality & Biology (3 seasons) - Study of physical oceanography - hydrodynamics - Laboratory Analysis - Collection of results & modeling 3-B Water Quality Management Studies - COMAPS Paradip   Department of Ocean Development 1998 - 2003 - Wastewater Discharge Management Plans - Sampling program design - Comprehensive Field data collection for water & sediment quality & Biology (3 seasons) - Study of physical oceanography - hydrodynamics - Laboratory Analysis - Collection of results & modeling 3-C Water Quality Management Studies - COMAPS  Goa Department of Ocean Development 1998 - 2003 - Wastewater Discharge Management Plans - Sampling program design - Comprehensive Field data collection for water & sediment quality & Biology (3 seasons) - Study of physical oceanography - hydrodynamics - Laboratory Analysis - Collection of results & modeling 4 EIA for VOMAC – Chemical handling facility at Ennore Ennore VOMAC 1998 - Risk Analysis for hazardous chemical handling - EIA for chemical spills - Disaster Management Plans 5 Thermal Dispersion modeling studies for cooling water outfall off Vizag coast Vizag NTPC 1998 - Modeling of cooling water discharge from Hinduja Power Plant - Recommendations on outfall and intake locations 6 Thermal Dispersion modeling studies for cooling water outfall off Vizag coast Vizag Cairn Energy 1998 (2001) -Modeling of cooling water discharge from Hinduja Power Plant -Recommendations on outfall and intake locations 7 EIA for Naval Wharf and Coast Guard Jetty A&N Port Blair Indian Navy & Coast Guard 1999 - Field data collection for water, sediment and air quality and biological characteristics - Secondary data collection for socio-economics - EIA and risk assessment for construction of jetties and fuelling operations 8 Cooling water disposal for Tanir Bavi Power Plant Mangalore Tani Bavi Power Company 1999 - Modelling of cooling water disposal - Recommendations for intake and outfall locations 9 Area drainage studies at Cheyyur Cheyyur National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) 1999 - Hydrology studies - Hydraulic modelling for routing of flood waters using 2-D mathematical model MIKE21 - Shoreline evolution modelling - Prediction of submergence of areas due to flooding and recommendations 10** Brine discharge from proposed NTPC desalination plant Cheyyur NTPC 1999 - Modeling of dispersion of brine discharge from desalination plant - Recommendations on location of intake 11 Reservior Catchment sediment erosion studies for Idukki & Kakki reservoirs (Kerala) Idukki Railway Industrial and Technial Engineering Services – New Delhi 1999 Field studies for - Delineation of watershed - Landuse assessment - Sedimentation assessment - Recommendations on Best Management Procedures for minimising reservoir siltation 12 Monitoring of Sanghi Industries Ltd  (SIL) Environmental Management Plans Sanghipuram Sanghi Industries Limited 2000 – till date (5 year project) - Comprehensive field studies Establishing baseline environmental status in the Kharo Creek of SIL 13 Dredge Spoil Disposal studies in the Gulf of Khambat Gulf of Khambat NEERI 2000 - Modelling of dredge spoil disposal using MIKE21 - Recommendations on dredge dump locations 14 Rapid & Comprehensive EIA for Kandla Port development proposals Kandla Kandla Port Trust – Gujarat 2000-2002 - Comprehensive field surveys for determining water, sediment & air quality and biological characteristics - Modelling for dredge dump disposal - Prediction of impacts from construction of berths - Recommendations on Environmental management and waste minimization 15** Preparation of Gujarat State Environmental Action Plan   Gujarat Ecological Commission 2001 - Partner with NEERI on a technical working group for the marine sector with the Gujarat Ecological Commission for preparation of Gujarat State Environmental Action Plan - Formulation of an overall objective for coastal zone management of the state, identification of coastal issues, delineation and recommendations of strategy for management of issues 16 EIA and Risk Analysis for Ennore Port expansion proposals Ennore  Ennore Port Limited 2002-2003 - Fieldwork for primary data collection on water, sediment and air quality and biological characteristics - EIA for construction of berths and modelling of dredge spoil disposal and recommendations on dredge dump locations - Risk Analysis for handling hazardous chemicals and LPG 17 Rapid EIA and Risk Assessment forcrude oil transfer from Single Point Mooring (SPM)  Ennore Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) 2002 - Fieldwork for primary data collection on water, sediment and air quality and biological characteristics - Data collection for terrestrial ecology - Risk Analysis for handling of crude at the SPM and for submarine pipeline transfers 18 EIA studies for construction of warehouses Kandla Kandla Port Trust 2003 - EIA for land reclamation and construction of warehouses 19** Disposal of effluents in marine waters Chennai SPIC, Chennai. 1998   20** Mathematical model studies for cooling water intake point at Tuticorin Tuticorin Neyveli Lignite Corpn.Ltd. 2004   21** Model studies for Krishnapatnam port Krishnapatnam Krishnapatnam Port Co.Ltd, Hyderabad 2005   22 Brine discharge from desalination plant Pondicherry Chemfab Alkali 2004 - Mathematical modelling of dispersion of brine discharged from desalination plant - Recommendations on location of intake and outfall 23 Dispersion studies for treated effluent disposal off Rawa Oilfield, Kakinada Rajamundry Cairn Energy 2004 - Mathematical modelling of fate and transport of effluent discharge 24 Numerical modeling and EIA studies at Muttom. Muttom Dept. of Fisheries, 2004 Mathematical modelling and EIA studies for construction of Fishing Harbour. 25 Sea water analysis for CPCL Desalination project. Manali. Fichtner India, CPCL, Manali, Chennai-68 2004 - Sea water collection and trace metal analysis using ICPMS. 26 EIA at Kamorta, Kardip, Port Blair.  A&N Kamorta. The Chief Engineer, A&N Zone, Port Blair. 2004 - To determine environmental viability of project for the proposed seawall construction at Kardip (Nicobar)  area. - Baseline studies consisting of Water quality, Air quality and noise level, Sediment quality, Hydrodynamics, Discharge and biological characteristic analysis. - Ecological studies. 27 EIA at Kumarkhetti, P.B. A&N Kumarakhetti The Executive Engineer, Garrison Engr(I) P Ltd, PB 2004 - To determine environmental viability of project for the proposed seawall construction at Kumarakhethi, Port Blair. - Baseline studies consisting of Water quality, Air quality and noise level, Sediment quality, Hydrodynamics, Discharge and biological characteristic analysis. - Ecological studies. 28 Cost estimation for Balari passage capital dredging work Balari passage. Kolkatta Port Trust, 15, Strand Rd, Kolkatta. 2004 - Cost estimation for capital dredging. 29 Seawater analysis for Desalination plant. Chennai. Reliance Energy Ltd, Mumbai. 2005 - Seawater collection and analysis. - Heavy metal analysis using ICPMS. 30 Updation of MEIA for LNG terminal at Dahej Dahej Petronet LNG Ltd, New Delhi. 2005 - Baseline studies pertaining to land, water, sediment, biology, etc. 31 Sample testing using ICPMS. Chennai Civil Engg. Dept, IIT, Chennai. 2005 - Metal testing in Air samples using ICPMS. 32 EIA at five islands of Nicobar. A&N Nicobar Islands Light House & Light Shippg, Andaman 2005 - EIAstudies for proposed construction of Light house at Chidiyatappu, South Andaman, Sister Island, Avis, etc.  33 EIA at Katchal island A&N Katchal Island BSNL, Port Blair. 2005 - EIA studies at Katchal island for proposed installation and commissioning of Telephone exchange and Mobile service. 34 EIA at Thengapatinam Thengapatnam Dept. of Fisheries, Ch. 2005 - EIA/EMP studies for fishing harbour at Thengaptinam, Kanyakumari Dist. 35 Mathematical model studies at Chennai Port area Chennai Chennai Port Trust, Chennai 2005 - Mathematical model study for creation of addl. Storage area at Ch. Port Trust. 36 EIA at Bangladesh Bangladesh Cairn Energy, Chennai. 2005 - EIA studies at Bangladesh 37 Seawater analysis Manali. Degremont Ltd, Chennai. 2005 - Seawater analysis for Desalination plant. 38 REIA studies for Island station. A&N Office of Police Radio Officer, A&N 2005 - REIA for installing VHF for Island repeater station for Island communication at Bathews point. 39 EIA for dredging. Pipavav Port GPPL, Mumbai, 2005 - EIA for proposed dredging at Pipavav Port. 40 EIA at Rameshwaram Rameswaram Dept. of Fishereis, Ch. 2005 - EIA for proposed fishing harbour at  Rameshwaram for fisheries. 41 Comp. EIA studies at Kolkata Port area. Kolkata . KoPT,  15, Strand Rd, Kolkatta. 2005 - Comprehensive EIA studies and preparation of EMP for revised River Regulatory Measures for improvement of draught in the Hoogly Estuary. 42 Comp. EIA studies at Kandla Port area. Kandla. KPT, Kandla, Gujarat. 2005 - Comprehensive EIA studies for proposed 13th & 18th Cargo berth construction and development of plots for KPT. 43 EIA at Andaman A&N Baratang IG of Police, Andaman 2005 - EIA study for Assessment of Environmental impact of forest land allotment at Baratang. 44 EIA at Campbelbay A&N Campbel bay APWD-A&N 2005 - EIA study for construction of Road at Campbel bay. 45 EIA at Kulpi Kulpi Babtie Consultants, Ahmedabad. 2006 - Baseline data collection including physical oceanography. - CRZ marking - REIA study including modelling. 46 REIA at Kamorta for construction of road and link roads. A&N Kamorta APWD,  Andaman 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc 47 EIA Chennai TBT, Italy, Rome. In progress   48 EIA studies around the offshore platform locations and marine outfall in Gulf of Khambhat Gulf of Khambat Cairn Energy, Chennai. In progress - Water quality, Sediment quality, Benthos sampling, Fish tissue sampling and anlysis. 49 EIA at Diglipur and Campbelbay  for construction of Defence Signal intelligence unit. A&N Diglipur & Campelbay Indian Navy, A&N 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc 50 EIA at Shoalbay, PB forConstruction of multi-parametric geophysical observatory system. A&N Shoal Bay Indian Institute of Geomatics. 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc 51 EIA at Baratang Island and Middle Andaman for De-reservation of forest land for construction of Road. A&N Zilla parishad Zilla Patrishad, PB 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 52 REIA at Katchal for construction of Road and pre-fabricated structures. A&N Katchal APWD, Andaman In progress - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 53 Mathematical model study for locating discharge point for TTPP outlet Tuticorin NLC,  Neyveli 2006 - Secondary data collection - Modelling and analysis 54 Chemplast-Design&Dispersion analysis for Desaln.Plant at Cuddalore Cuddalore Chemplast Sanmar Ltd, Chennai. Apr 2006 - Mathematical modelling of dispersion of brine discharged from desalination plant - Recommendations on location of intake and outfall 55 DCPL-Seawater analysis for Desaln. Plant Ennore Navayuga Engineering, Ch. Apr-2006 - Mathematical modelling of dispersion of brine discharged from desalination plant - Recommendations on location of intake and outfall 56 REIA studies at Katchal & Kamorta, A&N – Electricity Dept A&N Kamorta Electricity Dept. A&N Apr-2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 57 REIA studies from Mildera to Upper Kachal. A&N Upper Kachal APWD, A&N May-2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 58 EIA for Road Construction at Chidiyatappu & Kodiyaghat fo r APWD A&N Chidiyatappu APWD, A&N Jul-06  In progress - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 59 EIA and model studies for expansion and modernisation of Pipavav Port. Pipavav Port GPPL, Mumbai. Aug-06 In progress. - Comprehensive field surveys for determining water, sediment & air quality and biological characteristics - Modelling for dredge dump disposal - Prediction of impacts from construction of berths - Recommendations on Environmental management and waste minimization 60 EIA for Geochemical monitoring lab at Baratang, A&N A&N Baratang. Saha Institute, DAE, Kolkatta Aug-06 In progress. - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 61 REIA at Terrassa island for construction of Road. A&N Terassa APWD, A&N Sep-06  In progress. - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 62 REIA at Kacchal, Car Nicobar for Constrn.of Office. A&N Nicobar Superintendent of Police, Car Nicobar. Nov-06. In progress - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc.

Details of EIA Studies Carried Out

R&D Projects

S. No Brief Description of the Studies Location Client (s) Period of studies Role of NIOT in the studies 1 Manual for EIA of coastal infrastructure Projects Ports & Harbours Coastal tourism Projects Wastewater disposal through marine outfalls   DOD and MoEF under World Bank Assistance 1998-2003 - Development of comprehensive manual for EIA of coastal infrastructure projects - To provide complete guideline on EIA methodology, conduct of EIA studies, available secondary information sources, relevant legislation, typical impacts of ports and harbour projects, methods for prediction of impacts, risk assessment methodology, mitigation measures and environmental management plans 2 WasteLoad Allocation Studies Coastal waters off North Chennai and Ennore Creek (Tamil Nadu) DOD and MoEF under World Bank Assistance 1999 – 2000 - Wastewater Discharge Management Plan - Comprehensive field data collection consisting of three season surveys for water, sediment and air quality and biological characteristics - Comprehensive field surveys for hydrodynamics - Data collation and interpretation - Modelling of system for determining waste assimilation capacity and waste load allocation 3 Waste Load Allocation Studies Hugli Estuary – West Bengal Department of Ocean Development 2002 - Wastewater Discharge Management Planning - Comprehensive field data collection consisting of three season surveys for water, sediment and air quality and biological characteristics - Comprehensive field surveys for hydrodynamics - Data collation and interpretation - Modelling of system for determining waste assimilation capacity and waste load allocation 4 Water Quality Management Studies - COMAPS Thane Creek – Mumbai & Tapi Estaury - Surat Department of Ocean Development 2003- ongoing - Wastewater Discharge Management Planning -  Sampling program design - Comprehensive Field data collection for water & sediment quality & Biology (3-seasons) - Study of physical oceanography - hydrodynamics - Laboratory Analysis, collation of data and interpretation of results - Collection of results & modelling

Consultancy Projects

S. No Brief Description of the Studies Location Client (s) Period of studies Role of NIOT in the studies 15** Preparation of Gujarat State Environmental Action Plan Gujarat Gujarat Ecological Commission 2001 - Partner with NEERI on a technical working group for the marine sector with the Gujarat Ecological Commission for preparation of Gujarat State Environmental Action Plan - Formulation of an overall objective for coastal zone management of the state, identification of coastal issues, delineation and recommendations of strategy for management of issues       ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS     7 EIA for Naval Wharf and Coast Guard Jetty A&N Port Blair Indian Navy & Coast Guard 1999 - Field data collection for water, sediment and air quality and biological characteristics - Secondary data collection for socio-economics - EIA and risk assessment for construction of jetties and fuelling operations 26 EIA at Kamorta, Kardip, Port Blair.  A&N Kamorta. The Chief Engineer, A&N Zone, Port Blair. 2004 - To determine environmental viability of project for the proposed seawall construction at Kardip (Nicobar)  area. - Baseline studies consisting of Water quality, Air quality and noise level, Sediment quality, Hydrodynamics, Discharge and biological characteristic analysis. - Ecological studies. 27 EIA at Kumarkhetti, P.B. A&N Kumarakhetti The Executive Engineer, Garrison Engr(I) P Ltd, PB 2004 - To determine environmental viability of project for the proposed seawall construction at Kumarakhethi, Port Blair. - Baseline studies consisting of Water quality, Air quality and noise level, Sediment quality, Hydrodynamics, Discharge and biological characteristic analysis. - Ecological studies. 32 EIA at five islands of Nicobar. A&N Nicobar Islands Light House & Light Shippg, Andaman 2005 EIAstudies for proposed construction of Light house at Chidiyatappu, South Andaman, Sister Island, Avis, etc.  33 EIA at Katchal island A&N Katchal Island BSNL, Port Blair. 2005 - EIA studies at Katchal island for proposed installation and commissioning of Telephone exchange and Mobile service. 38 REIA studies for Island station. A&N Office of Police Radio Officer, A&N 2005 - REIA for installing VHF for Island repeater station for Island communication at Bathews point. 43 EIA at Andaman A&N Baratang IG of Police, Andaman 2005 - EIA study for Assessment of Environmental impact of forest land allotment at Baratang. 44 EIA at Campbelbay A&N Campbel bay APWD-A&N 2005 - EIA study for construction of Road at Campbel bay. 52 REIA at Katchal for construction of Road and pre-fabricated structures. A&N Katchal APWD, Andaman 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 56 REIA studies at Katchal & Kamorta, A&N – Electricity Dept A&N Kamorta Electricity Dept. A&N 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 57 REIA studies from Mildera to Upper Kachal. A&N Upper Kachal APWD, A&N 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 58 EIA for Road Construction at Chidiyatappu & Kodiyaghat fo r APWD A&N Chidiyatappu APWD, A&N 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 60 EIA for Geochemical monitoring lab at Baratang, A&N A&N Baratang. Saha Institute, DAE, Kolkatta 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 61 REIA at Terrassa island for construction of Road. A&N Terassa APWD, A&N 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 62 REIA at Kacchal, Car Nicobar for Constrn.of Office. A&N Nicobar Superintendent of Police, Car Nicobar. 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 46 REIA at Kamorta for construction of road and link roads. A&N Kamorta APWD,  Andaman 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc 49 EIA at Diglipur and Campbelbay  for construction of Defence Signal intelligence unit. A&N Diglipur & Campelbay Indian Navy, A&N 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc 50 EIA at Shoalbay, PB forConstruction of multi-parametric geophysical observatory system. A&N Shoal Bay Indian Institute of Geomatics. 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc 51 EIA at Baratang Island and Middle Andaman for De-reservation of forest land for construction of Road. A&N Zilla parishad Zilla Patrishad, PB 2006 - Baseline studies consisting of site characteristics, air quality, noise levels, forest cover, land-use, flora & fauna and ecology. - Secondary data collection on location, socio-economics, etc. 28 Cost estimation for Balari passage capital dredging work Balari passage. Kolkatta Port Trust, 15, Strand Rd, Kolkatta. 2004 - Cost estimation for capital dredging. 36 EIA at Bangladesh Bangladesh Cairn Energy, Chennai. 2005 - EIA studies at Bangladesh 1 Estimation of sediment erosion from upland sources for Konar & Tilaiya Reservoirs in the Damodar valley project area Bihar Railway Industrial and Technial Engineering Services – New Delhi 1997 - Hydrologic modelling of the catchment areas to estimate reservoir inflows - Modeling of surface runoff using US-EPA’s Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) - Recommendations of Best Management Practices for reducing soil erosion 47 EIA Chennai TBT, Italy, Rome. 2005-2009   19** Disposal of effluents in marine waters Chennai SPIC, Chennai. 1998   31 Sample testing using ICPMS. Chennai Civil Engg. Dept, IIT, Chennai. 2005 - Metal testing in Air samples using ICPMS. 35 Mathematical model studies at Chennai Port area Chennai Chennai Port Trust, Chennai 2005 - Mathematical model study for creation of addl. Storage area at Ch. Port Trust. 29 Seawater analysis for Desalination plant. Chennai. Reliance Energy Ltd, Mumbai. 2005 - Seawater collection and analysis. - Heavy metal analysis using ICPMS. 9 Area drainage studies at Cheyyur Cheyyur National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) 1999 - Hydrology studies - Hydraulic modelling for routing of flood waters using 2-D mathematical model MIKE21 - Shoreline evolution modelling - Prediction of submergence of areas due to flooding and recommendations 10** Brine discharge from proposed NTPC desalination plant Cheyyur NTPC 1999 - Modeling of dispersion of brine discharge from desalination plant - Recommendations on location of intake 54 Chemplast-Design&Dispersion analysis for Desaln.Plant at Cuddalore Cuddalore Chemplast Sanmar Ltd, Chennai.  2006 - Mathematical modelling of dispersion of brine discharged from desalination plant - Recommendations on location of intake and outfall 30 Updation of MEIA for LNG terminal at Dahej Dahej Petronet LNG Ltd, New Delhi. 2005 - Baseline studies pertaining to land, water, sediment, biology, etc. 16 EIA and Risk Analysis for Ennore Port expansion proposals Ennore  Ennore Port Limited 2002-2003 - Fieldwork for primary data collection on water, sediment and air quality and biological characteristics - EIA for construction of berths and modelling of dredge spoil disposal and recommendations on dredge dump locations - Risk Analysis for handling hazardous chemicals and LPG 4 EIA for VOMAC – Chemical handling facility at Ennore Ennore VOMAC 1998 - Risk Analysis for hazardous chemical handling - EIA for chemical spills - Disaster Management Plans 17 Rapid EIA and Risk Assessment forcrude oil transfer from Single Point Mooring (SPM)  Ennore Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) 2002 - Fieldwork for primary data collection on water, sediment and air quality and biological characteristics - Data collection for terrestrial ecology - Risk Analysis for handling of crude at the SPM and for submarine pipeline transfers 55 DCPL-Seawater analysis for Desaln. Plant Ennore Navayuga Engineering, Ch. 2006 - Mathematical modelling of dispersion of brine discharged from desalination plant - Recommendations on location of intake and outfall 3-C Water Quality Management Studies - COMAPS  Goa Department of Ocean Development 1998 - 2003 - Wastewater Discharge Management Plans -  Sampling program design - Comprehensive Field data collection for water & sediment quality & Biology (3 seasons) - Study of physical oceanography - hydrodynamics Laboratory Analysis Collection of results & modeling 13 Dredge Spoil Disposal studies in the Gulf of Khambat Gulf of Khambat NEERI 2000 - Modelling of dredge spoil disposal using MIKE21 - Recommendations on dredge dump locations 48 EIA studies around the offshore platform locations and marine outfall in Gulf of Khambhat Gulf of Khambat Cairn Energy, Chennai. 2006 - Water quality, Sediment quality, Benthos sampling, Fish tissue sampling and anlysis. 11 Reservior Catchment sediment erosion studies for Idukki & Kakki reservoirs (Kerala) Idukki Railway Industrial and Technial Engineering Services – New Delhi 1999 Field studies for - Delineation of watershed - Landuse assessment - Sedimentation assessment - Recommendations on Best Management Procedures for minimising reservoir siltation 14 Rapid & Comprehensive EIA for Kandla Port development proposals Kandla Kandla Port Trust – Gujarat 2000-2002 - Comprehensive field surveys for determining water, sediment & air quality and biological characteristics - Modelling for dredge dump disposal - Prediction of impacts from construction of berths - Recommendations on Environmental management and waste minimization 18 EIA studies for construction of warehouses Kandla Kandla Port Trust 2003 - EIA for land reclamation and construction of warehouses 42 Comp. EIA studies at Kandla Port area. Kandla. KPT, Kandla, Gujarat. 2005 - Comprehensive EIA studies for proposed 13th & 18th Cargo berth construction and development of plots for KPT. 41 Comp. EIA studies at Kolkata Port area. Kolkata . KoPT,  15, Strand Rd, Kolkatta. 2005 - Comprehensive EIA studies and preparation of EMP for revised River Regulatory Measures for improvement of draught in the Hoogly Estuary. 21** Model studies for Krishnapatnam port Krishnapatnam Krishnapatnam Port Co.Ltd, Hyderabad 2005   45 EIA at Kulpi Kulpi Babtie Consultants, Ahmedabad. 2006 - Baseline data collection including physical oceanography. - CRZ marking - REIA study including modelling. 25 Sea water analysis for CPCL Desalination project. Manali. Fichtner India, CPCL, Manali, Chennai-68 2004 - Sea water collection and trace metal analysis using ICPMS. 37 Seawater analysis Manali. Degremont Ltd, Chennai. 2005 - Seawater analysis for Desalination plant. 8 Cooling water disposal for Tanir Bavi Power Plant Mangalore Tani Bavi Power Company 1999 - Modelling of cooling water disposal - Recommendations for intake and outfall locations 2 Water Quality Management Studies - COMAPS Mangalore, Department of Ocean Development 1998 - 2003 - Wastewater Discharge Management Plans -  Sampling program design - Comprehensive Field data collection for water & sediment quality & Biology (3 seasons) - Study of physical oceanography - hydrodynamics - Laboratory Analysis - Collection of results & modeling 24 Numerical modeling and EIA studies at Muttom. Muttom Dept. of Fisheries, 2004 - Mathematical modelling and EIA studies for construction of Fishing Harbour. 3-B Water Quality Management Studies - COMAPS Paradip   Department of Ocean Development 1998 - 2003 - Wastewater Discharge Management Plans -  Sampling program design - Comprehensive Field data collection for water & sediment quality & Biology (3 seasons) - Study of physical oceanography - hydrodynamics - Laboratory Analysis - Collection of results & modeling 39 EIA for dredging. Pipavav Port GPPL, Mumbai, 2005 - EIA for proposed dredging at Pipavav Port. 59 EIA and model studies for expansion and modernisation of Pipavav Port. Pipavav Port GPPL, Mumbai. 2006 - Comprehensive field surveys for determining water, sediment & air quality and biological characteristics - Modelling for dredge dump disposal - Prediction of impacts from construction of berths - Recommendations on Environmental management and waste minimization 22 Brine discharge from desalination plant Pondicherry Chemfab Alkali 2004 - Mathematical modelling of dispersion of brine discharged from desalination plant - Recommendations on location of intake and outfall 23 Dispersion studies for treated effluent disposal off Rawa Oilfield, Kakinada Rajamundry Cairn Energy 2004 - Mathematical modelling of fate and transport of effluent discharge 40 EIA at Rameshwaram Rameswaram Dept. of Fishereis, Ch. 2005 - EIA for proposed fishing harbour at  Rameshwaram for fisheries. 12 Monitoring of Sanghi Industries Ltd  (SIL) Environmental Management Plans Sanghipuram Sanghi Industries Limited 2000 – 2005 - Comprehensive field studies Establishing baseline environmental status in the Kharo Creek of SIL 34 EIA at Thengapatinam Thengapatnam Dept. of Fisheries, Ch. 2005 - EIA/EMP studies for fishing harbour at Thengaptinam, Kanyakumari Dist. 20** Mathematical model studies for cooling water intake point at Tuticorin Tuticorin Neyveli Lignite Corpn.Ltd. 2004   53 Mathematical model study for locating discharge point for TTPP outlet Tuticorin NLC,  Neyveli 2006 - Secondary data collection - Modelling and analysis 5 Thermal Dispersion modeling studies for cooling water outfall off Vizag coast Vizag NTPC 1998 - Modeling of cooling water discharge from Hinduja Power Plant - Recommendations on outfall and intake locations 6 Thermal Dispersion modeling studies for cooling water outfall off Vizag coast Vizag Cairn Energy 1998 (2001) - Modeling of cooling water discharge from Hinduja Power Plant - Recommendations on outfall and intake locations 3-A Water Quality Management Studies - COMAPS Vizag, Department of Ocean Development 1998 - 2003 - Wastewater Discharge Management Plans -  Sampling program design - Comprehensive Field data collection for water & sediment quality & Biology (3 seasons) - Study of physical oceanography - hydrodynamics - Laboratory Analysis - Collection of results & modeling