- Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and standards.

- Develop and implement environmental management systems (EMS) and sustainability programs.

- Monitor and report environmental performance metrics (e.g., emissions, waste, water usage).

- Conduct environmental audits and risk assessments.

- Drive initiatives for waste reduction, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint minimization.

- Liaise with regulatory bodies for permits, inspections, and reporting.

- Train and sensitize employees on environmental policies and practices.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental considerations into business operations.

- Prepare and submit environmental reports to internal and external stakeholders.

- Lead incident investigations related to environmental breaches and recommend corrective actions.

Detailed Roles and Responsibility

A. Environmental Clearance (EC) Compliance

1. 1.Implementation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

- Execution of mitigation measures as per approved EMP (air, water, noise, soil, ecology, etc.).

- Periodic review of EMP effectiveness and corrective actions during construction and operation phases.

- Maintenance of Environmental Management Cell with qualified staff.

1. 2.Half-Yearly Compliance Reports

- Preparation and submission of Half-Yearly EC Compliance Reports (in January and July) to:

- MoEF&CC; (Regional Office)

- SPCB

- Project Proponent’s website (mandatory disclosure)

- Monitoring of adherence to specific and general EC conditions.

1. 3.Environmental Monitoring

- Continuous or periodic ambient air, water, noise, and soil quality monitoring through MoEF&CC;/NABL-approved labs.

- Compilation and interpretation of monitoring data for reporting.

1. 4.Watershed and Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) Plan Implementation

- Execution of said Plan in coordination with State Forest Department / Soil Conservation Department and concern govt. department.

- Progress reporting and fund utilization tracking.

1. 5.Biodiversity & Wildlife Conservation Plan

- Implementation of approved Biodiversity and Wildlife Management Plan, if applicable.

- Coordination with State Forest/Wildlife Division and MoEF&CC; Regional Office for progress review.

1. 6.Green Belt and Landscape Development

- Development of greenbelt and compensatory plantation around project facilities.

- Periodic maintenance and survival reporting.

1. 7.Environmental Audits and Inspections

- Participation in MoEF&CC; or SPCB inspections and preparation of compliance documentation.

- Conduct of internal environmental audits to verify compliance status.

1. 8.Public Consultation and CSR Activities





- Implementation of Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plans.

- Engagement with local communities and Gram Panchayats for project benefit activities.

B. Forest Clearance (FC) Compliance

Objective

To fulfill all conditions imposed by MoEF&CC; while granting Stage-I approval before the project becomes eligible for final (Stage-II) clearance.

1. 1. Identification & Approval of Compensatory Afforestation (CA) Land

- Identify non-forest land equivalent (or double, if degraded forest land used) to forest area proposed for diversion.

- Obtain suitability certificate from the Divisional Forest Officer (DCF) confirming the land is free from encroachment and fit for plantation.

- Prepare and submit DGPS map and KML file of CA land.

- Secure State Government approval for CA land identification.

1. 2. Preparation and Approval of CA Scheme

- Prepare detailed Compensatory Afforestation Scheme / Plan (species, spacing, cost estimate).

- Obtain approval from State Forest Department and MoEF&CC; Integrated Regional Office (IRO).

1. 3. Transfer and Mutation of CA Land

- Complete land transfer and mutation of CA area in the name of the State Forest Department.

- Submit certified land ownership and mutation documents to Nodal Officer / MoEF&CC.;

1. 4. Payment of NPV and Other Levies

- Calculate and deposit the Net Present Value (NPV) for forest land diversion as per MoEF&CC; norms.

- Deposit CA cost, soil & moisture conservation funds, and other applicable charges in the State CAMPA account.

- Submit official receipts and proof of deposits.

1. 5. Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 Compliance

- Obtain Gram Sabha Resolution, Sub-Divisional Level Committee (SDLC) and District Level Committee (DLC) certificates confirming settlement of forest rights.

- Obtain FRA compliance certificate from the District Magistrate (DM).

1. 6. Geo-Referencing and Boundary Demarcation

- Carry out DGPS survey of all components (reservoirs, tunnels, powerhouse, approach roads).

- Physically demarcate forest area boundaries with permanent RCC pillars and numbering.

- Submit joint verification report signed by DCF and project representative.

1. 7. Tree Enumeration and Felling Estimate

- Conduct tree enumeration for each project component in forest area.





- Prepare species-wise inventory and obtain DCF certification.

- Provide felling estimate and compensatory plantation plan

Compliance with Stage-I (In-Principle) conditions for obtaining Stage-II (Final) Approval.
1. 1.Compensatory Afforestation (CA) & NPV

- Execution of Compensatory Afforestation (CA) as per approved plan.

- Monitoring of plantation progress and survival rate through Forest Department.

- Timely deposit of Net Present Value (NPV) and compliance with fund utilization.

1. 2.FRA Compliance Continuity

- Maintain and update Forest Rights Act (FRA) compliance records until project commissioning.

- Address any additional requirements by District Administration or DLC/SDLC.

1. 3.Forest Land Boundary Demarcation

- Physical demarcation of diverted forest land with permanent boundary pillars (GPS-coordinated).

- Joint verification with Forest Department and documentation of boundary pillars.

1. 4.Tree Felling & Enumeration

- Execution of tree enumeration, felling permissions, and timber disposal in coordination with DCF.

- Compliance with Forest Department’s working plan prescriptions.

1. 5.Submission of Periodic Progress Reports

- Quarterly or half-yearly submission of FC compliance and plantation progress reports to:

- State Forest Department (Nodal Officer)

- MoEF&CC; Regional Office

1. 6.Wildlife & Biodiversity Compliance (if applicable)

- Implementation of Wildlife Management Plan, Anti-Poaching Measures, and Habitat Improvement Works.

- Regular coordination with Chief Wildlife Warden and monitoring committees.

C. General Project-Level Compliance & Coordination
1. 1.Regulatory Interface

- Regular liaison with MoEF&CC; Regional Office, State Forest Department, SPCB, and District Authorities.

- Submission of compliance documents through Parivesh Portal (for EC & FC).

1. 2.Documentation & Record Keeping

- Maintain a complete Environmental & Forest Compliance Register with all approvals, reports, receipts, and correspondence.

- Prepare Annual Setting Statement (Form-V) under EPA, 1986 and submit to SPCB.

1. 3.Third-Party Audits and Reviews

- Coordination with third-party auditors / expert committees for review of CAT, EMP, and CA implementation.

1. 4.Public Disclosure

- Regular updating of project website with EC compliance reports, monitoring data, and plantation progress as per EC conditions.

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