{"id":54405,"date":"2023-04-04T16:13:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T10:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=54405"},"modified":"2023-04-04T16:13:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T10:43:11","slug":"siting-guidelines-for-tsdfs-during-environment-clearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/siting-guidelines-for-tsdfs-during-environment-clearance\/","title":{"rendered":"Siting Guidelines for TSDFs during Environment Clearance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Siting Guidelines for TSDFs assessment\nevaluates both beneficial and adverse potential impacts of the project on the\nenvironment. Various methodologies are available for impact assessment under\nthe EIA study. However, the final selection of the site will be made by the\nState Government or an authorised person based on the Guidelines to HW\n(M&amp;H) Rules issued by the <strong>MOEF<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/moef.gov.in\/en\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. A\nTreatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) is a beneficial alternative for\nwaste generators which cannot afford the expensive infrastructure and land\nfacilities required to manage their hazardous waste effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This facility gathers waste from generators,\ntreats it according to its specific features, and disposes of it. Nevertheless,\nchoosing a suitable location for a TSDF is critical to ensuring its\neffectiveness in hazardous waste management. Several factors, such as waste\ncharacteristics, site characteristics, public approval, and prevailing laws and\nregulations, should be considered when selecting a site.\nA Siting Guideline for TSDFs should, therefore, adhere\nto the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Comply with local land\nuse planning and zoning regulations.<\/li><li>Be easily accessible\nfor transportation in all weather conditions.<\/li><li>Have safeguards against\nair, surface water, and groundwater pollution.<\/li><li>Be acceptable to nearby\nresidents&#8217; sensitivities.<\/li><li>Avoid environmentally\nsensitive resources.<\/li><li>Be large enough to\nhandle hazardous waste throughout its lifespan.<\/li><li>Be cost-effective and\ncompliant with regulations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/siting-guidelines-for-tsdfs-during-environment-clearance\/#Guidelines_for_TSDFs\" >Guidelines for TSDFs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/siting-guidelines-for-tsdfs-during-environment-clearance\/#How_to_Start_A_TSDF_Facility\" >How to Start A TSDF Facility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/siting-guidelines-for-tsdfs-during-environment-clearance\/#Importance_of_Site_Selection_in_EIA\" >Importance of Site Selection in EIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/siting-guidelines-for-tsdfs-during-environment-clearance\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guidelines_for_TSDFs\"><\/span>Guidelines for TSDFs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry growth is a significant contributor to\neconomic development, but it also brings about a range of environmental issues.\nTo avoid these problems, it is crucial to consider environmental factors when\ndeciding where to locate industrial facilities. Siting Guidelines for TSDFs, therefore,\nbecomes essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Entrepreneurs should be aware of these\nconsequences and take necessary steps to minimise any adverse effects on the\nenvironment and quality of life when setting up an industry. Installing\npollution control equipment and other measures to mitigate environmental damage\nis often costly after establishing the drive.<\/li><li>The Industrial Policy Statement issued in July\n1980 recognised the importance of preserving the ecological balance and\nimproving living conditions in urban centres of India. Accordingly, the Policy\nprohibits the haphazard expansion of existing industries and the establishment\nof new industrial undertakings within the limits of metropolitan cities and\nlarger towns. <\/li><li>Industries are established primarily based on\ntechno-economic considerations, such as access to raw materials, the market,\nand transport facilities, with inadequate attention paid to environmental\nconcerns.<\/li><li>To prevent air, water, and soil pollution from\nindustrial projects, entrepreneurs must obtain clearance from Central\/State Air\nand Water Pollution Control Boards before setting up the industry. The Central\nState Pollution Control Boards have set quality standards for air emissions and\nwater effluents from industries. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Siting Guidelines for TSDFs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For some\nindustrial projects, installing pollution control equipment is required;\nappropriate site selection is also necessary. To address this issue, the\nDepartment of Industrial Development has identified a select group of 20\nindustries and stipulated a formalised procedure for site selection from an\nenvironmental perspective. Following Siting\nGuidelines for TSDFs for the select group of industries, the conversion of\nletters of intent into industrial licenses is conditional upon the fulfilment\nof the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The State Director of\nIndustries confirms that the competent State Authority has approved the project\nsite from an environmental perspective.<\/li><li>The entrepreneur\nassures the State and Central Governments that appropriate equipment will be\ninstalled and that prescribed measures for preventing and controlling pollution\nwill be implemented.<\/li><li>The relevant State\nPollution Control Board certifies that the proposal meets environmental\nrequirements and that the equipment installed or proposed to be installed is\nsufficient and suitable for the project&#8217;s needs.<\/li><li>The State Department of Environment will serve as\nthe authorised body for project site approval from an environmental\nperspective. In states without such departments, nodal agencies responsible for\nenvironmental issues should approve. <\/li><li>The entrepreneur must provide half-yearly progress\nreports to the respective State Pollution Control Boards concerning pollution\ncontrol equipment installation. Depending on the project&#8217;s nature and location,\nthe entrepreneur may be required to submit a comprehensive Environmental Impact\nAssessment Report and Environment Management Plans.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_A_TSDF_Facility\"><\/span>How to Start A TSDF Facility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main objective of Siting Guidelines for TSDFs is\nto aid the hazardous waste generators in the nearby area to use the facility\nfor its intended purpose. TSDF covers three functional areas: treatment,\nstorage, and disposal of hazardous waste. Treatment involves processes that\nchange hazardous waste composition or volume. Storage refers to the temporary\nholding of hazardous waste before treatment or disposal. Disposal is depositing\ndangerous waste in the environment, ensuring it is safely re-entered or\nsecurely disposed of TSDF is a good choice for waste producers who need help to\nafford the expensive infrastructure and land facilities required to manage\ntheir hazardous waste effectively. TSDF is established to ensure the safe\ntreatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required For TSDF\nFacility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Documents required for TSDF Facility are as\nfollows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Company\nincorporation certificate<\/li><li>MoA\n(Memorandum of Articles)<\/li><li>Duly\nfilled Form I<\/li><li>Layout\nPlan<\/li><li>Topo\nMap<\/li><li>The\nTSDF GST Registration <\/li><li>Copy\nof the latest Consent Order granted by the SPCB<\/li><li>Emergency\nResponse Plan (ERP) addressing the procedures for dealing with emergencies (Ex\n&#8211; spillage, fire)<\/li><li>Proof\nof Pollution Control Equipment<\/li><li>Layout\nplan&nbsp;for the TSDF (Approved).<\/li><li>Details\nof pollution control Equipment.<\/li><li>Environmental\nclearance along with the compliance report copy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Licenses Required For A TSDF\nFacility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The licenses required are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Environment clearance\nfrom the central and state level.<\/li><li>Authorisation for the\nHazardous Waste<\/li><li>Hazardous Waste\nIncinerators regulations (with respect to gaseous waste emissions)<\/li><li>DG set standards (with\nrespect to Noise pollution, Surface or groundwater norms, Ambient Air quality\nnorms, and Effluent discharge)<\/li><li>Compliance with the\ndischarge of contaminants guidelines<\/li><li>Hazardous Waste\nManagement certificate<\/li><li>Water and soil assessment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Site Selection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Site Selection for Siting\nGuidelines for TSDFs is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying an appropriate site for a TSDF is\nchallenging, but some guidelines can help. The methodology for selecting the\nbest site involves the following sequential steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>General evaluation<\/strong> of the region\/site, considering factors such as climate, ecology, land use, logistics, topography, soil properties, aesthetics, and other features.<\/li><li>The <strong>site selection<\/strong> process through constraint mapping involves using remote sensing applications and ranking the available sites using site sensitivity indices.<\/li><li>Conducting <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/environmental-impact-assessment-eia\">Environmental Impact Assessment<\/a><\/strong> (EIA) studies and other techno-economic feasibility studies to assess the suitability of the shortlisted sites.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical\nFeatures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Topography<\/li><li>Land stability<\/li><li>Seismic stability<\/li><li>Surface soils<\/li><li>Surface water and streams<\/li><li>Subsurface geology &amp; aquifers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Human\nValues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Landscape<\/li><li>Recreation<\/li><li>Historical and archaeological monuments<\/li><li>Population density<\/li><li>Employment opportunities<\/li><li>Health status of the population<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ecological\nFeatures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Flora &amp; fauna<\/li><li>Conservation value<\/li><li>Habitat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Climate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Wind direction<\/li><li>Temperature<\/li><li>Moisture<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Land\nUse Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Development potential<\/li><li>Land-use designation<\/li><li>Agricultural use<\/li><li>Transportation corridor<\/li><li>Extraction industries\/mining<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Proximity to users<\/li><li>Transport Access<\/li><li>Availability of utilities (Hospitals, fire services etc.)<\/li><li>Adjacent land use<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Environmental Impact Assessment<\/strong> (EIA) is a valuable tool for identifying, predicting, and evaluating the impacts of the proposed TSDF at a particular site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One\ncrucial aspect of EIA is assessing the\nimpacts of TSDF on the environment. Due to the extensive infrastructure and\nother requirements involved in selecting, building, and running a TSDF, the\nimpacts on the local environment can be intricate. The following phases have\nbeen identified during these stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Construction phase<\/li><li>Operational phase<\/li><li>Final phase<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Site_Selection_in_EIA\"><\/span>Importance of Site Selection in EIA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The phases have the potential to impact various\naspects of the local environment, including air, water, soil, land use, human\nbeings, and flora &amp; fauna. The different activities involved in site\nselection, construction, and operation of TSDF, such as access roads and\nservices, site preparation, infrastructural development, earth moving activities,\ntraffic movements, leachate, and gas control and\/or treatment, re-vegetation,\ngreenbelt development, and monitoring, are all factors that can affect the\nenvironment. These activities may also lead to changes in public health and\nsafety, population, landscape, gaseous emissions, water pollution, drainage,\nand local flora &amp; fauna. Therefore, these aspects are taken into\nconsideration in the Siting Guidelines for TSDFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TSDF is a unique approach that involves collecting waste from generators, treating it based on its characteristics, and then disposing of it. It operates similarly to a Common Effluent Treatment Plant, which treats liquid effluents. Multiple unit operations may be required to treat and dispose of the waste at a TSDF. However, selecting a suitable site per the Siting Guidelines for TSDFs is critical to the HWM process. It should be based on several factors waste and site characteristics, public acceptance, and regulations. This article discusses various operations that affect site selection and highlights the importance of assessing the impacts of the TSDF on the local environment under the EIA study. Due to the broad range of infrastructure and other requirements involved in the site selection, construction, and operation of a TSDF, its effects on the local environment can be complex in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/environmental-clearance-process-in-india\/\">Environmental Clearance Process In India: A Complete Outlook<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Siting Guidelines for TSDFs assessment evaluates both beneficial and adverse potential impacts of the project on the environment. Various methodologies are available for impact assessment under the EIA study. However, the final selection of the site will be made by the State Government or an authorised person based on the Guidelines to HW (M&amp;H) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":54408,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3185],"tags":[3382],"acf":{"service_id":"571"},"authorName":"Suchandra Mukherjee","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-52-1.jpg","authorDescription":"Suchandra is a 5th Year Law Student, pursuing Law from University of Mumbai. She has published 100+ Articles and Blogs on Legal Portals and International Multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journals. She is adept at legal research and can write fast SEO-friendly creative articles and blog posts on legal topics. 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