Guidelines on Requirements for Environmental Clearances for Road Projects
IRC SP 93 (2017) provides comprehensive guidelines for obtaining environmental clearances for road projects in India, covering all regulatory requirements from screening to post-clearance monitoring. It applies to new highway constructions, expansions, and projects involving sensitive ecological zones, ensuring compliance with environmental laws including forest, wildlife, and coastal regulations. This standard is essential for project developers, environmental consultants, and regulatory authorities to navigate the complex clearance processes mandated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) and related bodies.
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IRC SP 93 (2017) provides comprehensive guidelines for obtaining environmental clearances for road projects in India, covering all regulatory requirements from screening to post-clearance monitoring. It applies to new highway constructions, expansions, and projects involving sensitive ecological zones, ensuring compliance with environmental laws including forest, wildlife, and coastal regulations. This standard is essential for project developers, environmental consultants, and regulatory authorities to navigate the complex clearance processes mandated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) and related bodies.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Highway Project Developers
Environmental Consultants
State Pollution Control Board Officials
Forest and Wildlife Clearance Authorities
Civil Engineers specializing in Infrastructure
Regulatory Compliance Officers
Urban and Regional Planners
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Environmental Clearance Procedures for Road Projects
✓Screening, Scoping, and Public Consultation Processes
✓Forest Clearance and Wildlife Clearance Requirements
✓Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Clearance Procedures
✓Permission for Quarrying and Borrowing Operations
✓Role of Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC)
✓Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environment Management Plan (EMP)
✓Legal and Regulatory Framework for Environmental Compliance
✓Post Environmental Clearance Monitoring
✓Public Hearing and Stakeholder Engagement
✓Clearance for Eco-Sensitive Zones
✓Inter-agency Coordination and Roles
✓Documentation and Application Formats for Clearances
Structure
Table of Contents
1Environment and Social Legal Framework▼
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2Procedure for Obtaining Environment Clearance▼
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3CRZ Clearance in Coastal Areas▼
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4Procedure for Obtaining Forest Clearance▼
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5Procedure for Obtaining Wildlife Clearance▼
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6Other Relevant Clearances▼
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Annexure IApplication for Environmental Clearance▼
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Annexure IIApplication for Forest Clearance▼
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Annexure IIIForms for Investigation and Survey in National Parks/Sanctuaries▼
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Annexure IVChecklist on Clearance Requirements as per Regulatory Framework▼
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Frequently Asked
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?What are the key steps involved in obtaining environmental clearance for a highway project under IRC SP 93?▼
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?How does the standard address clearance requirements for projects in ecologically sensitive or protected areas?▼
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?What is the role of public consultation and how is it conducted according to this guideline?▼
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?Which authorities are responsible for granting forest and wildlife clearances for road projects?▼
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?What permissions are required for quarrying and borrowing operations during highway construction?▼
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