EIA Consultant Organization

NationaI Registration Board
for PersonneI and Training
NkBPT Criteria fur keqistratiun uf

EIA CunsuItant 0rqanizatiuns
NATIONAL REGISTRATION BOARD FOR PERSONNEL & TRAINING

(Formerly NABAT-National Accreditation Board for Auditors and Training)
nstitution of Engineers Building, 2nd Floor, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002, ndia
Tel/Fax : +91-11-2337 0567 / 2337 9621, email: nrbpt@qcin.org website: www.qcin.org
Contents
Subject S.No Page No
1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 Nomenclature / Abbreviations 4
3.0 Criteria 5
3.1 Legal Status 5
3.2 Skills and Knowledge oI Experts 5
3.2.1 EIACoordinators
3.2.2. Functional Experts
3.3 Work Experience oI Functional Area Experts 13
3.4 Facilities 14
3.5 Administration oI EIAConsultant Organization 14
3.6 Complaints and Appeals 15
3.7 ConIidentiality 15
3.8 Changes 15
3.9 Assessment oI the organization 16
3.9.1 Language
3.9.2 Initial Assessment
3.9.3 OIIice Assessment & Interview
3.9.4 Surveillance and Re-assessment
3.10 Suspension or Cancellation 17
3.11 Appeals 18
4.0 Code of Conduct for Consulting Organizations 19
5.0 Fee Structure 20
General InIormation on Payment oI Fee Ior Registration
6.0 List of Annexures
Annexure -I : Personal Attributes oI the EIACoordinator and 21
Functional Area Experts
Annexure -II : Additional Documents 22
Annexure - III : Typical Processing Cycle oI Application 23
Annexure - IV : Application Form Ior EIAConsultant
Organizations
Annexure - V : Declaration oI EIACoordinator/Functional Area 29
Expert oI their association
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Carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an essential component oI most
developmental and industrial activities in our country. This has been adopted to ensure that
development and environment protection go hand-in-hand. To achieve this objective, it is crucial
that quality oI EIAs being carried out are oI a high order so that possible impacts on environment
oI such activities can be assessed and mitigative measures adopted. However, the present
situation is Iar Irom satisIactory, since the EIAs being developed, more oIten than not, do not
measure up tothe required quality.
Some oI the reasons Ior EIAs not being oI required quality are:
- Improper / inadequate scoping Ior the EIA
- Consultants not having adequate understanding Ior developing EIAs
- Poor quality oI inputs to EIAs
- Mostly 'copy-cut-paste jobs
- No checks on the competence oI EIAConsultants
- No liability oI EIAconsultants
- Very Iewin-house reports
In the new Environmental Clearance NotiIication oI Ministry oI Environment & Forests
(MOEF), some oI the above aspects have been addressed particularly scoping Ior the EIA(which
will now be done by the Ministry or state level authority vide the MOEF notiIication dated
September 14, 2006), check list Ior environmental impacts, guidelines Ior EIAreport's structure
etc. Once a proper scoping is developed then the EIAis expected to remain on rails and address
the mainissues concerning that project.
Quality Council oI India (QCI) was established as an autonomous non-proIit organization to
establish the National Accreditation Structure, jointly by the Government oI India and the Indian
Industry represented by the three premier industry associations, Associated Chamber oI
Commerce and Industry oI India (ASSOCHAM), ConIederation oI Indian Industry (CII) and
Federation oI Indian Chambers oI Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
National Registration Board Ior Personnel & Training (NRBPT), a constituent oI Quality
Council oI India, oIIers services Ior registration oI Personnel and Training Courses. NRBPThas
launched the scheme Ior registration oI EIAconsultant organizations. The registration under this
criteria is based on the resources available with the organization including technical expertise oI
consultant, resource persons their educational background as well as experience and expertise.
The objective is to meaningIully contribute towards improving the quality oI EIAs.
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1.0 Introduction
NRBPT/EA 105/October 06/Rev 00
NRBPT criteria for EA consultant organizations
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EIAs are essentially multi disciplinary activities where inputs are required Irom specialists
having knowledge oI the industry Ior which EIAs are to be carried out as well as in Iunctional
areas like air pollution control, water pollution control, noise and vibration, ecology and bio-
diversity, land use, ground water and hydrology, socio economy, risks and hazard management
etc. The Iunctional area experts are expected to assess the impacts Irom the proposed
development / industrial activities in their respective areas oI expertise and then Ieed the same to
the EIACoordinator. Projects Ior which EIAs are required to be done can be categorized under
the Iollowing heads as given in the newEIANotiIications:
- Mining, extraction oI natural resources, power generation
- Primary processing
- Materials Production
- Materials processing
- ManuIacturing Iabrication
- Services sector
- Physical InIrastructure
- Construction/ Townships/commercial complexes
The EIA Coordinator would need to have broad knowledge about the project, as well as the
above Iunctional areas so that he is able to correlate projected impacts, Ior which inputs have
been given by the various experts on the project activities, and develop an overall impact
assessment andmanagement plan.
Criteria forregistration of EIAConsultant organization
Keeping the above requirements in view, the EIAregistration criteria have been developed as
Iollows:
1. Guidance - on skills and knowledge oI Iunctional area experts. They may be
individuals having requisite educational background and experience in their
respective areas.
2. Registration of EIA consultant organizations - Since EIAs require
comprehensive inputs Irom the project as well as related Iunctional areas, apart
Irom the inIrastructure backup like site monitoring, draIting, oIIice setup etc.,
only organizations would be registered as EIAconsultants. These Organizations
will require utilising the services oI Iunctional area experts with the
qualiIications prescribed by NRBPT.
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Assessment Procedure

* Desk top review oI documents pertaining to background oI the organization,
manpower, equipment, experience, etc
* On site veriIication oI oIIice & interviewoI the EIAco-ordinator and some oI the
Iunctional area experts proposed to be used
* Functional area experts may work Ior the consultant as employed, or be
empanelled by the consultant
The Consultant organization shall develop & maintain documented procedures Ior eIIective
administration oI the Consultancy projects in line with ISO9001:2000.
Registration under this scheme is available without restriction to all applicants who satisIy the
registration requirements.
NRBPT reserves all rights to amend its registration criteria, procedures and Iees etc. as it may
deem Iit. Applicants are requested to reIer to the updated criteria on QCI website (www.qcin.org)
beIore applyingIor their registration.
All inIormation provided by the applicants can be veriIied and shared with the stakeholders
including MOEF at any stage during or aIter the assessment process. NRBPT reserves the right
to utilize the inIormation provided by the applicants Ior legal, research, Ior sharing with other
IPC (International Personnel CertiIication Association) members or Ior any other purpose as
may be deemed Iit by NRBPT. In case an applicant wants the inIormation to be kept conIidential,
a communication must be sent to NRBPT citing reasons Ior the same. NRBPT has the right to
take decision in this regard as it may deem Iit.
Please contact NRBPToIIice Ior the latest inIormation.
Assessment procedure Ior EIAConsultant Organization would cover the Iollowing:
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2.0 Nomenclature/Abbreviations
Desk Top Review
Consultant Examiner
CO
CPCB
EIA
EMP
EMS
GIS
GLC
IAA
IPC
ISO
MOEF
NABL
NO
x
NRBPT
OHSMS
Ph D
QCI
QMS
RPM
SO
2
SPCB
VOCs
The evaluation oI documentary evidence submitted by the applicant in
support oI the application.
Aconsultant examiner is the person designated by NRBPT to
review the relevant documentation submitted by the applicant and to veriIy the competence
oI the applicant Ior registration in line with the NRBPT requirements.
Carbon Mono Oxide
Central Pollution Control Board
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Management Plan
Environment Management System
Geographical InIormation System
Ground Level Concentration
Impact Assessment Agency (IAA)
International Personnel CertiIication Association
International Organization Ior Standardisation
Ministry oI Environment & Forests
National Accreditation Board Ior Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Oxides oI Nitrogen
National Registration Board Ior Personnel & Training
Occupational Health & SaIety Management System
Doctor oI Philosophy
Quality Council oI India
Quality Management System
Respirable Particulate Matter
Sulphur Dioxide
State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
Volatile Organic Compounds
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3.0 Criteria
3.1 Legal Status
3.2 Skills and Knowledge of Experts
3.2.1 EIACoordinators

Only organizations will be considered forregistration.
These can be government, public sector or private organizations which could be proprietary
Iirms, partnership Iirms or companies (Pvt. & Public Limited), bodies registered under
Registration oI Society Acts, Research Institutes etc.
The EIAConsultant organization shall have adequate number oI well qualiIied experts Iull time,
part time or on the panel to support the scope oI services being oIIered by the organization.
The educational background and experience oI experts utilized should be commensurate with
the level oI expertise required Ior a particular EIA project. The experts should IulIill the
Iollowingcriteria-
3.2.1.1 Educational Background
a) Graduation / Post Graduation / Doctorate orequivalent in
Engineering- Chemical, Mechanical, Mining, Civil, Environmental etc.
Sciences - Environmental, Physics, Chemistry, Botony/ Zoology,
Geology, Agricultural Sciences etc.
Others - Economics, Sociology, Management, Architecture, Town
& CountryPlanning etc.
b) SpecificTraining
On analysis oI inputs Irom various Iunctional experts and developing
Environmental Impact Assessment reports.
3.2.1.2 Experience
The EIA coordinator must have experience in EIA development and
experience / understanding / exposure in the relevant industry oI the project
sectors Ior which he wants to develop EIAs, as well as a Iair level oI
understanding oI major Iunctional areas like air & water pollution, land use,
ecology, socio-economy etc.
The qualiIications, skills and knowledge oI the Iunctional area experts to be
utilized by the EIA Consultant Organization Ior EIA studies have been
speciIied below.
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3.2.2.1 Land Use
(i) Educational Background
a) Degree in Physical Planning, Architecture
b) Degree inCivil Engineering
c) Master Degree in relevant subjects (Geography, Remote sensing etc)
d) Specialized training in Mapping and Spatial Planning (GIS and other
computer application, Remote sensing, etc.)
(ii) Specific Experience
a) Should have worked in generation and analysis oI data related to land use
pattern
b) Should have developed land use map oI urban, semi-urban, rural and
mixed Areas
c) GIS based landuse development
d) IntegrationoI land use related data/ inIormationto environmental impacts
3.2.2.2 AirPollution Prevention, Monitoring & Control
a) Graduation / Post Graduation / Doctorate/ Equivalent in any oI the
Iollowing
Engineering - Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, others
Environmental Sciences
Physics, Chemistry
b) Specialised course/training in air pollution prevention, monitoring and
control.
(ii) Experience in AirPollution Monitoring
a) Meteorology-Wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity, wet & dry
bulbtemperature, rainIall etc.
b) Ambient Air Quality -Suspended particulate matters, Respirable
particulate matters, SO , NO , CO, Hydrocarbons & other relevant
x
2
parameters including VOCs
c) Stack monitoring -Particulate matters, SO , NO , & other relevant
x
2
parameters
3.2.2 Functional Area Experts
d) Handling and use oI equipment / instruments l i ke Hi gh vol ume ai r
samplers, RPM measurement, Stack monitoring kit, Personal samplers.
e) Assessment oI Green House Gas Emissions
I) Knowledge oI international treaties related to emissions.
(iii) Experience in AirPollution Prevention & Control
a) Reduction in process emissions at source
b) Reduction in Iugitive emissions
c) Design oI emission control systems
IdentiIying & assessing quantum oI emission
IdentiIying the most suitable control device e.g. condensers, spray
systems, scrubbers, cyclones, ESPs, bag Iilters etc.
Design oI air pollution control systems and their eIIiciencies
Interlocking control systems with production plants
d) Cost estimates Ior control systems
3.2.2.3 Meteorology, AirQuality Modelling & Prediction
(i) Educational Background:
a) Graduation/ Post-Graduation/ Doctorate/ Equivalent in any oI the
Iollowing
Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Statistics
Meteorology
Air Pollution
Environmental Engineering
b) Specialised course/training on air quality modelling & impact prediction
(ii) Experience in AirQuality simulations
a) Air Quality Models
Source to receptor - point source, area source, line source
Receptor to source
Models used should meet the requirements oI CPCB guidelines
b) Application oI Industrial Source Complex Model
Use oI Air Emission data monitored or Irom theoretical calculations.
Use oI Meteorological data Iield generated or Irom secondary sources
Experience in any source apportionment studies

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c) Prediction oI impacts
Ground level concentrations
GLC isopleths
Worst case ground level concentration etc.
d) Application oI air quality model Ior any other purpose
3.2.2.4 WaterPollution Prevention, Control & Prediction of Impacts
a. Graduation / Post Graduation / Doctorate or Equivalent in
Engineering- Environmental, Chemical, Civil or other relevant
subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Toxicology,
Biotechnology or other relevant subjects
b. Specialized course/ training on water pollution & control technologies
a) Water Quality monitoring
b) Water Auditing / Water Balance / Water Budgeting
c) Water conservation
d) Developingschemes Ior cascading use (recycle, reuse) oI water
e) IdentiIication & characterization oI eIIluent streams with a view to
segregating the same Ior grouping and initial treatment
I) Developing Physico chemical, Biological and other relevant types oI water
treatment systems
g) Water quality modeling Ior prediction oI impacts oI eIIluent discharge to
receiving water bodies
3.2.2.5 Ecology and Biodiversity
a) Post Graduation / Doctorate in any oI the Iollowing disciplines Irom
recognized Universities in India and abroad
Zoology
Botany
Forestry
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Any other subject oI Natural Science viz, micro-biology, bio-technology,
bio-chemistry etc
b) Training on Impact Assessment on ecology / biodiversity Irom various
industrial, inIrastructural and other developmental work
(ii) Specific Experience / Skills
a) Basic knowledge in taxonomy Ior resource inventory (Ilora and Iauna) oI
the project area
b) Conducting ecological / wildliIe surveys
c) Preparation oI status reports Ior endangered species oI animals andplants
d) Experience oI providing guidance and support Ior conservation oI species
and habitats
e) Adequate knowledge oI EIALegislation process in India
I) Understanding oI policy, guidelines and legislations related to ecological
biodiversity conservation.
g) Specialized training in the Iield oI impact assessment on ecological
monitoring
h) ProIessional Membership
i) Contribution to EIAdocumentation
3.2.2.6 Noise / Vibration
a) Graduation / Post Graduation / Doctorate/ Equivalent in any oI the
Iollowing
Engineering - Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, others
Sciences Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental
SpeciIic qualiIication/training in Noise/Vibration
b) Specialized course/training on noise /vibration measurement, prediction &
control
(ii) Specific Experience in the area of Noise/Vibration (monitoring and
prediction)
a) Experience oI working in Acoustics Laboratory
b) Handling and data collection using noise/vibration monitoring equipment
c) Experience in processing oI data related to noise/vibration
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d) Prediction (present & Iuture) oI noise/vibration levels using relevant
models in areas like residential, special areas (hospitals, educational
institutions, religious places etc.), commercial, industrial due to
community activities, urban traIIic, highway traIIic, railroad, aviation,
commercial & industrial activities, etc.
e) Knowledge oI National & International Standards, laws (rules &
regulations)
I) Source apportionment
g) Knowledge oI control mechanisms Ior vehicular noise, industrial noise,
noise emanating Irom community activities, indoor noise,
h) Design and optimisation oI noise/vibration attenuation devices
3.2.2.7 Socio-Economy
a) Graduate in Social Science subjects
b) Post Graduate/ Masters/ Ph. Din any oI the Iollowing subjects
Rural Development
Social Work / Social WelIare
Rural Management
Sociology
Anthropology
Psychology
c) Training on Impact Assessment Study in Rural/ Urban area Ior
development works.
(ii) Specific experience / Skills
a) Design and develop Iormat/ questionnaire on Base Line Survey and
Impact Assessment Studies Ior speciIic issues related to environment
and/or social changes.
b) Carryout Impact Assessment Study by using various methodologies
c) Compile, tabulate and assess data collected including demographic and
socio-economy related data
d) Preparation oI narrative and Iinancial statements
e) Understanding on the policy, guidelines, Government plans and
programm on Community Development/ Rural Development
I) Capacity to interact and developrapport at community level
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g) Able to communicate and get involved into social and cultural activities oI
local populations
h) Have good understanding oI Socio Economic status oI both tribal and non
tribal areas
3.2.2.8 Ground water& Hydrology
a) Graduation/Post-Graduation/Doctorate/Equivalent in:
Geology, Hydrology, Geophysics
Environmental Science
Engineering related Iields
b) Specialied training/ course on impacts on Ground Water & Hydrology
a) Analyses oI SurIace Hydrological data as Ilow Iluctuation, estimation oI
Ilows at 10, 50 and90 percentile levels
b) Setting up and Interpretation oI gaugingstation readings
c) Design oI network oI ground water table measurements
d) ComputationoI ground water Ilowrate and direction
e) Plotting oI ground water contours
I) PreparationoI Water Budget
g) Conducting pumptests on selected well
h) Analyses oI data to determine aquiIer characteristics e.g. permeability,
transmissivity, storage coeIIicient etc.
i) Estimate groundwater potential and recharge phenomenon
j) Determination oI impact oI withdrawal oI groundwater
k) DeterminationoI impact on groundwater
3.2.2.9 Geology & Soil
Graduation/Post-Graduation/Doctorate/Equivalent in:
Geology, Soil Science, Geophysics, Agricultural Sciences
Engineering relevant Iields
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(ii) Specialized training/course on impacts on soil & geology from different
types of development activities
(iii) Specific Experience on
Geology andGeomorphological analyses/description
Stratigraphy
Lithology
SeismicAnalyses
Analyses and characteristics oI Soils
Land use capability assessment
Construction oI Geological and Soil Maps
Soil Sampling Techniques
Productivity potential oI soils
Impact study on soils (ex. due to leachate phenomena and air pollutant
Iallout)
3.2.2.10 Risk Assessment & Hazard Management
a) Graduation / Post - Graduation / Doctorate / Equivalent in
Engineering
Toxicology
(ii) Post graduate training/ diploma on Industrial Safety
(iii) Specific Experience
a) IdentiIication oI Hazards & Hazardous Substances
b) Risk and ConsequenceAnalyses using latest soItwares as Phast Micro
c) Preparation oI Impact Diagrams
d) Vulnerability Assessment
e) Preparation oI Onsite Emergency Preparedness Plan
I) Preparation oI OIIsite Disaster Management Plan
All the Functional Area Experts should have adequate knowledge and
understanding oI the relevant Acts & Rules there under that govern their areas
oI expertise.

DiIIerent EIAs will require inputs Irom diIIerent levels oI Functional Area Experts depending
on the type and magnitude oI the projects and depth /extent oI anticipated environmental
impacts to help EIA Consultant organization select Iunctional area experts. The Iollowing
guidelines are recommended:
May be involved in EIAs oI smaller size projects or projects with limited
environmental impacts and working under the supervision & guidance oI the
EIAcoordinator.
Experience
3 years in the relevant area (s) as a Iunctional expert oI EIA preparation
team.
3 years teaching/research experience on relevant subjects in a technical /
research institute.
Participated as a team member in data collection/data handling and
publications oI at least 2 survey reports / technical reports.
For medium size projects or projects with broad environmental impacts and
may work independently aIter initial scoping oI the work in consultation with
the EIAcoordinator.
Experience
6 years oI experience in relevant area(s) as Iunctional expert oI an EIA
preparation team.
6 years experience in relevant area(s) as a consultant or in
teaching/research.
Consultancy experience should be relevant Ior EIA development. The
teaching/research experience should be relevant as inputs to EIA
preparation.
For mega/large size projects with wide and long ranging environmental
impacts. Should be able to work in his area independently and contribute
meaningIully in developing the environmental impacts Irom the project in his
area oI expertise along with the EIAcoordinator.
3.3 Work Experience of Functional Area Experts
3.3.1 Expert level I (those with less experience can be designated as Trainees)
3.3.2 Expert level II
3.3.3 Expert level III
Experience
10 years experience in relevant area(s) as Iunctional expert oI an EIA
preparation team or as an independent consultant
Publications in Technical/Research Journals
Membership oI ProIessional Bodies/national & international committees
The Consultant organization shall have adequate resources like oIIice space, equipment
etc to support the scope oI services being provided by the organization. In case the
Organization carries out baseline environmental data generation in-house, then it should
have adequate laboratory and Iield monitoring equipment Iacilities (Details mentioned
in Application Form)
3.5.1 The Quality Management System should be based on ISO 9001:2000
standard.
i) The organization shall develop and maintain documented procedures Ior
the eIIective administration oI the EIAstudies in line with ISO9001:2000,
which should include:
ii) Details oI projects covered
iii) The control oI organization's publicity and advertising
iv) A document control system Ior the maintenance and updating oI
procedures and records.
v) The criteria Ior selecting Iunctional area experts, procedures Ior their
initial training, evaluation oI their delivery and ongoing review oI
perIormance.
vi) Regular management reviews
vii) Records oI EIAstudies conducted including statistical analyses oI reports
submitted Ior approval etc.
vii) Security and conIidentiality oI project reports.
ix) NotiIying NRBPToI signiIicant changes beIore they are implemented.
x) Complaints and appeals.
3.5.2 Records
a) The organization shall maintain records to demonstrate conIormance to
the NRBPTrequirements.
b) Records shall be maintained inEnglish.
c) Records may be in the Iorm oI any type oI media, such as hard copy or
electronic media.
3.4 Facilities
3.5 Administration of EIAConsultant Organization
d) These records shall be maintained Ior at least three years.
e) These records shall be made available to NRBPTon demand.
The EIA Consultant Organization shall have documented procedures Ior handling &
disposal oI complaints within a reasonable time.
The documented procedure shall include provision Ior corrective and/or preventive
action to be taken iI required as a result oI any complaint or appeal. The procedures shall
include the potential involvement oI NRBPTin unresolved complaints or appeals.
The organization shall inIorm all clients oI the right to make a complaint or an appeal and
shall provide written details oI the process Ior doing so, on request.
The organization shall notiIy each complainant or appellant in writing oI the result oI the
complaint or appeal andoI the right to appeal against the result to NRBPT.
The organization shall maintain records oI all complaints and appeals, oI their resolution
and the corrective & preventive actions taken.
The organization shall have adequate arrangements consistent with applicable laws to
saIeguard conIidentiality oI all inIormation provided by its clients. These arrangements
shall be extended to include organizations or individuals acting on its behalI and its
representatives.
Except as required, inIormation about an organization shall not be disclosed to a third
party without writtenconsent oI the organization.
The organization shall notiIy NRBPT oI any changes that it makes in its quality manual,
documents experts, locations etc.
NRBPT reserves the right to carry out assessment beIore its approval. Expenses Ior this
re-assessment shall be borne by the organization.
3.6 Complaints and Appeals
3.7 Confidentiality
3.8 Changes
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3.9 Assessment of the organization
3.9.1 Language
3.9.2 Initial Assessment
3.9.3 OfficeAssessment & Interview
All communication, documentation and records Ior NRBPT or those to be reviewed by
NRBPTshall be in English.
3.9.2.1 DESK TOPReviewand Documentation assessment
NRBPTshall evaluate the Iollowing documents which shall be submitted along with the
Application oI Registration -
a) Details regarding the EIA Consultant Organization, experts to be
associated, experience and client list as per Application Form given in this
document
b) Copy oI one EIAs carried out in preceding 2 years Irom the date oI
application (EIAcopy may be returned to the applicant, iI so desired, aIter
processing oI his application Iorm)
c) Quality Manual
d) The criteria Ior selecting experts, procedures Ior assessing their
perIormance
e) OIIice administration documents including promotional material.
AIter the evaluation, NRBPT will inIorm the organization oI the non-conIormities
and/or observations, iI any.
The organization shall be required to close all observations and non-conIormities beIore
the next stage oI assessment.

Following review and acceptance oI the detailed documentation and other procedures,
NRBPT shall undertake at least one Iull assessment oI OIIice, support structure and the
reports prepared by the organization. Interviews oI all/or identiIied empanelled experts
will be conducted during the oIIice assessment.
In case the organization has multiple locations, then a partial assessment oI Iewselected
locations will be conducted by NRBPT. The choice oI locations will be at the discretion
oI NRBPTassessment team.
The organization shall be inIormed oI the Iindings and non-conIormities, iI any.
In case any corrective action is required, the organization shall make the necessary
corrections & improvements, and submit the appropriate documents within a deIined
time schedule.
An additional Iull or partial evaluation may be done by NRBPTto veriIy the compliance
oI corrections.
The NRBPT Registration Committee will take the decision on registration Ior the
organization, depending on theAssessment report.
TheAnnual Registration Iee should be paid by the organization on receipt oI inIormation
Irom NRBPT. Subsequently Ior every year, the organization will have to clear the Iee Ior
surveillance assessment and pay the requisite Iee Ior renewal oI Registration.
AcertiIicate will be issued on receipt oI Iees.
(i) SurveillanceAssessment
To assess an organization's continuing conIormance to NRBPTcriteria and the
eIIective implementation oI the procedures, NRBPT shall conduct an annual
surveillance Ior Administrative procedures, practices and records.
NRBPT reserves the right to carry out more Irequent or longer surveillance as
necessary in case oI complaints/concerns against the organization. Cost Ior the
same shall be borne by the organization.
NRBPTmay also conduct surprise surveillance.
(ii) Re-assessment
NRBPT shall carry out reassessment oI the oIIice, oIIice procedures and
documentation to veriIy the compliance with the NRBPT criteria aIter every
three years.
The organization shall apply in the requisite application Iorm Ior the
reassessment enclosing the necessary papers and the Iee.
NRBPT may suspend or cancel an approval because oI any oI the Iollowing, but not be
limited to:
a) non compliance or violationoI the NRBPTrequirements
b) providing insuIIicient or incorrect inIormation to NRBPT
c) improper use oI NRBPTRegistration mark
d) changes without NRBPTapproval
3.9.4 Surveillance and Re-assessment
3.10 Suspension orCancellation
e) Iailure to report any major legal (mandatorycompliance) changes
I) any other condition deemed appropriate byNRBPT
g) non payment oI Iees.
An appeal against NRBPT shall be made in writing to the Board Chairman. An Appeals
Committee will be constituted out oI the Board Members to resolve the issue.
In case oI non-acceptance oI the decision oI theAppeals Committee by the applicant, the
appeal can be made to the Secretary General, QCI, who will then appoint an arbitrator Ior
the purpose. The arbitration shall be held in the city oI Delhi and shall be in accordance
with theArbitration and Conciliation Act 1996.
A TYPICAL PROCESSING CYCLE OF APPLICATION IS GIVEN IN
ANNEXURE III.
3.11 Appeals
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All consultants are obliged to improve the standing oI the consultancy proIession by rigorously
observing the Code oI Conduct. Failure to do so may result in suspension or withdrawal oI
registration.
The Consultant Organization undertakes:
a. To act proIessionally, accurately and in unbiased manner. Be truthIul, accurate
andIair to the assigned work, without any Iear or Iavour.
b. To judiciously use inIormation provided by or acquired Irom the client in
developing the EIA and maintain conIidentiality oI inIormation
received/acquired in connection with the assignment.
c. To avoid and / or declare any conIlict oI interest that may aIIect the work to be
carried out.
d. Not to accept any Iavour Irom the clients, or their representatives .
e. Not to act in a manner detrimental to the reputation oI any oI the stakeholders
including NRBPTand the client.
I. To co-operate Iully in any Iormal enquiry procedure oI NRBPT as per appeals
procedure.
4.0 Code of Conduct for Consultant Organizations
5.0 Fee Structure
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a) Application Brochure 500/-
b) Application Fee 50,000/-
c) Assessment Fee 12,000/- per man day
(Documents and OIIice)
# plus actuals
d) Annual Fee 50,000/-
e) Surveillance (partial assessment) 12,000/- per man day
(every year) (Documents and OIIice)
# plus actuals
I) Re-assessment (aIter 3 years)
Application 50,000/-
Assessment 12,000/- per man day
(Documents and OIIice)
# plus actuals
Fees
Fee Details (in Rs.)
General Information on Payment of Fee for Registration
1. The Iee is to be paid by a Demand DraIt payable at Delhi or a local Cheque oI Delhi in
Iavour oI 'Quality Council oI India.
2. Only the Application Iee is to be sent along with the application. Applications not
accompanied by the application Iee will not be considered.
3. The Annual Iee is to be sent only aIter the receipt oI conIirmation Irom NRBPT.
CertiIicate will be sent aIter receipt oI Iull Iees andexpenses.
4. Annual Iee is to be paid in advance beIore the beginning oI the next year oI
certiIication.
5. The company has the option to pay the total 3 year's Iee in advance based on the
estimates. Balance, iI any, can be paid aIter surveillance assessment.
6. The number oI man-days oI assessment may vary. The man days will increase in case
oI multiple locations.
7. '# Expenses on local travel, outstation travel, boarding and lodging etc. oI
Assessors will be charged on actuals.
Annexure - I
Personal Attributes of the EIACoordinator &
Functional Area Experts
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Desirable personal attributes Ior Functional Area Experts are as
Iollows :
Ethical - Fair, truthIul, sincere, honest anddiscreet;
Open minded - Willing to consider alternative ideas or points oI
view;
Observant - Constantly and actively aware oI organizational
culture and values, physical surroundings and
activities;
Perceptive - Aware oI and able to understand the need Ior change
and improvement;
Versatile - Able to adapt to diIIerent situations and provide
alternative and creative solutions;
Tenacious - Persistent, Iocused on achieving objectives;
Decisive - Reaches timely conclusions based on logical
reasoning and analysis;
Self-reliant - Acts and Iunctions independently while interacting
eIIectvely with others;
Communicative - Able to listen to and interIace with all levels oI an
organization, conIidently whilst sensitive to its
culture;
Practical - Realistic and Ilexible in approach with good time
management and leadership abilities (concerned
with Iacts and experiences);
Accountable - Take responsibility Ior their own actions
EIA Coordinators and
Annexure - II
Additional Documents
Page 22 of 29
All the Iollowing documents are subject to revision thereIore; applicants are requested to
veriIy the issue status. They should also reIer to-

` Environmental Impact Assessment Manual- Ministry of Environment and
Forests - 2005
` MOEF Notification on Prior Environmental clearance dated September 14,
2006 and clarifications there to.
` Relevant Notifications on Environmental clearance and EIAs as posted in
MOEFwebsite.
Annexure - III
Typical Processing Cycle of Application
Receipt oI Application
Administrative VeriIication oI
Completeness oI Documents
Return oI Application
Ior completing the
application within 30 days
oI the date oI initial
application or else
closure oI the application
Appointment oI
NRBPTAssessors
Technical Evaluation oI
Documents
by NRBPTAssessors
InIormation sent to the
applicant by NRBPT oI
adequacy oI documents
and seeking dates Ior
oIIice assessment and
details oI terms and conditions
OIIice assessment by
NRBPTAssessors
NRBPT to seek above
clariIication Irom the applicant
within 30 days Irom the date
oI inIormation sent to applicant
NRBPTAssessors to inIorm
NRBPT on adequacy oI
documents and iI any
clariIication sought Irom
the applicant
Result oI
VeriIication
Result oI
Evaluation
Complete
Not
Complete
Not
Complete
Complete
A
Page 24 of 29
A
Assessment Report oI NRBPT
Assessors to be Iorwarded to
NRBPT along with non
conIormities, iI any
NRBPT to inIorm the applicant
oI any non-conIormities, iI
any and seek the
closure oI the same
VeriIication oI Closure action
by NRBPTAssessors
and recommendation to NRBPT
Decision By NRBPT
Registration Committee
Note
In case oI disagreement on the recommendations, decision oI NRBPTRegistration Committee
will be Iinal and binding onthe applicant.
Page 25 of 29
Application Form for EIAConsultant Organizations
(Kindly attach separate sheets iI necessary Ior more inIormation)
1. Name oI the Consultant organization
2. Contact details with the name oI the contact person
3. Legal Status oI the organization
a) Public / Private / Government
b) Company / Partnership / Proprietorship / Registered Society
c) Research / Academic Institute
d) Industry Association
e) Others (please speciIy and attach necessary evidence)
4 Date oI Registration/ Incorporation (attach copy oI certiIicate oI incorporation / registration)
5. Organization structure (with details oI locations/associates etc.)
6. Annual Turnover oI the organization (attach balance sheet and IT returns Ior the last 3
years)
7. Technical Expertise (Full time and/or empanelled) available with the organization
(attach CVs and the declaration oI experts/coordinator oI their association signed within
31 days preceding the date oI application Ior registration with NRBPT)
EIACoordinator
(as per Section1, Clause B& CoI this document)
Functional Expert/s
(as per Section 1, Clause B& CoI this document)
a) Land Use
b) Air Pollution control
DD MM YY
Tel No.
E-mail
Mobile
(Contact Person)
Passport Size Photo
Annexure - IV
Page 26 of 29
c) Air Quality Modelling
d) Water Pollution control
e) Noise & Vibration
I) Ground Water and Hydrology
g) Ecology Aquatic & Terrestrial Flora & Fauna incl Bio diversity
h) Socio Economy
i) Geology & Soil
j) Risk & Hazards Management
k) Others (Please speciIy)
8. Howdo youget Iield monitoringdone to generate baseline environmental data
a) II in-house arrangement then, Iurnish details oI Field Monitoring & Laboratory
Equipment (Indicate Make and Number oI the Equipment) and Laboratory StaII
b) Recognition status (NABLaccreditation, Govt. recognition etc.)
c) II it is done through outside agencies, detail oI such agencies including recognition /
registration status
9. What type oI quality control measures you adopt to ensure generation oI reliable baseline
data?
10. Furnish details oI prediction model/soItwares available in respect oI
Air environment
Water environment
Noise environment
Any other
11. Organization's experience in EIAStudies
11.1 No. oI EIAstudies carried out in the last 5 years in Iollowing areas (Mention
separately Rapidand Comprehensive)
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11.2 Provide a brieI note on the projects along with details oI the capital investment
in diIIerent sectors
Industry
Mining
Power Plants
Multipurpose Irrigation, Hydro-electric and River Valley Project
Ports & Harbours
InIrastructure, Urban Development and Misc Projects
11.3 Attach copies oI work order and completion certiIicate issued by the clients in
support oI above.
11.4 Out oI the EIA's developed by you, provide details oI
a) EIA's which went throughpublic hearing process
b) Number oI hearings required Ior these EIA's
11.5 Number oI EIA studies presented beIore the expert committee in MoEF,
Delhi.
11.6 EIA studies accorded clearance by MoEF, Delhi & number oI presentations
Ior each EIAclearance
11.7 Copy oI one EIA prepared by you in preceding two years Irom the date oI
application
12. Please tick the project sector/s Ior which you are seeking registration with NRBPT
a) Industry
b) Mining
c) Power Plants
d) Hydro Electric
e) Multi-purpose Irrigation
I) River valley projects
g) Ports & Harbors
h) InIrastructure andUrban Development & Misc. Projects.
13. Declaration
We have careIully read all NRBPT guidelines Ior registration oI EIA Consultant
organization. We conIirm that the inIormation provided in the application in support oI
the application are correct to the best oI our knowledge.
We authorize NRBPT to make any enquiry as deemed Iit as part oI the reviewing
process. We understand that in case any inIormation is Iound to be incorrect, it may
result in rejection oI this application and/or disqualiIication. We authorize NRBPT to
utilize the inIormation provided in this application Ior legal, research, training, sharing
with other IPCmembers and/or Ior any other purpose as maybe deemed Iit by NRBPT.
II registered, we commit to notiIy NRBPT immediately oI any changes in the status
where inIormation regarding such changes, iI declared may aIIect the consideration Ior
registration oI the organization.
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