After being given a lifeline, Lavasa today applied afresh for environmental clearance to the first phase of its 3000-crore rupees hill city project near Pune, which is being considered by a high-level committee. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said today that Lavasa has applied for phase-I clearance, which is being considered. He said the matter is being considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC).