No. J-11015/01/2011-IA.II(M)
Government of
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran Bhawan,
CGO Complex,
New Delhi-110510.
To
Dated: 16th March 2011
Director (tech.),
M/s BCCL,
Koyla Bhawan, Dhanbad.
Sub: Cluster V (7 mines) of normative prod. cap. of 4.854 MTPA and 6.311 MTPA
(peak) of M/s Bharat
Coking Coal Ltd. located in Jharia
Coalfields, dist. Dhanbad, Jharkhand - Terms of Reference (TOR) – reg.
Sir,
This
is with reference to letter no. 43011/48/2010-CPAM dated 03.01.2011 regarding
the aforesaid subject which was considered in the meeting of Expert Appraisal
Committee (Thermal & Coal) in the meeting held on 24th -25th
January 2011. In the presentation made, it was
informed that the cluster V consists of 7 mines consisting of 6 OC and UG mines and 1 UG closed mine of a combined ML area of
1957.08 ha and prod.
capacity of 4.854 MTPA and 6.311 MTPA (peak) as given below:
|
S.N. |
MINES IN CLUSTER -V |
||||
|
Name of Mine |
Production capacity(MTY) |
Lease Hold Area(HA) |
Life of Mine (years) |
||
|
NORMATIVE |
PEAK |
||||
|
1 |
Nichitpur
OC Mines |
0.6 |
0.78 |
150 |
10 |
|
2 |
Tetulmari Colliery Opencast & Underground mines |
0.795 |
1.033 |
317 |
>30 |
|
3 |
Mudidih Colliery Opencast & Underground mines |
1.553 |
2.019 |
378.05 |
>30 |
|
4. |
Sendra Bansjore Colliery
Opencast & Underground mines |
0.75 |
0.975 |
249.63 |
23 |
|
5 |
Kankanee Colliery Opencast &Underground mines |
0.48 |
0.624 |
258.12 |
>30 |
|
6. |
Bansdeopur Colliery (Opencast & Underground mines) |
0.676 |
0.879 |
104.72 |
>30 |
|
7. |
Loyabad UG Mines (closed for coal production) |
0 |
0 |
499.56 |
- |
|
|
Total |
4.854 |
6.311 |
1957.08 |
- |
LAND USE OF CLUSTER V
|
S.No |
|
Present Mining Land Use(In Ha) |
Proposed |
Post- |
|
1. |
Running quarry |
|
|
|
|
Backfilled |
112.13 |
36.35 |
0.00 |
|
|
Not Backfilled |
123.47 |
44.38 |
0.00 |
|
2. |
Abandoned quarry |
|
|
|
|
Backfilled |
82.53 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
|
Not Backfilled |
48.98 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
|
3. |
External |
73.07 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
4. |
Service
building/mine infrastructure |
13.87 |
11.86 |
0.00 |
|
5. |
Coal dump |
12.15 |
12.15 |
0.00 |
|
6. |
Rail & Road |
124.03 |
113.22 |
113.22 |
|
7. |
|
272.93 |
248.00 |
248.00 |
|
8. |
Agriculture land |
14.00 |
14.00 |
14.00 |
|
9. |
Plantation/reclamation |
150.45 |
979.25 |
1089.62 |
|
10 |
Water body |
29.19 |
51.57 |
95.95 |
|
11. |
Barren land |
900.28 |
446.28 |
396.28 |
|
Total |
1957.08 |
1957.08 |
1957.08 |
|
The details of Rehabilitation for
Mines in CLUSTER V
|
S.N. |
Parameter |
Details |
|
1. |
Total
Voids |
25.87
Mm3 |
|
2. |
Total
External |
21.92
Mm3 |
|
3. |
Total
Unstable Sites |
77 no. |
|
4. |
Total
Affected Areas |
1383420
m2 |
|
5. |
No. of
Houses to be rehabilitated |
5835
no. as per JAP |
|
6. |
Land for
Resettlement |
39.76 ha (BCCL land) 72.53 ha (Non-BCCL land) |
|
7. |
Total
cost of fire dealing |
16465
lakhs |
|
8. |
Total resettlement Cost |
Rs
104024.9 lakhs |
This cluster is
bounded east by cluster VI group of mines and in the west by cluster IV mines
and by cluster XI mines in the south and within Jharia Coalfields. Mine
area is drained by Nagri Jore & Ekra Jore, flowing towards South and South
West respectively across the cluster.
The
Committee desired that AAQ monitoring stations should be established based on
the locations of habitations, pollution generating sources and the wind
direction and should be checked for impacts of measures taken on the air
quality in view that Dhanbad is a
critically polluted area. The Committee desired that abandoned pits/quarries if
any, of worked out mines of pre-nationalisation period should be backfilled and
reclaimed with plantation properly. The
Committee also desired that the details of Jharia Action Plan involving
resettlement of habitation from unstable sites within the cluster should be an
integrated with the EIA-EMP study for the entire cluster along with specific time
targets of the schedule of implementation. The Committee desired that the
R&R Plan involving 5835 homesteads
living in unstable locations within the cluster requiring to be rehabilitated
should be prepared.
The Committee desired a
detailed CSR Plan for the entire cluster and Rs 5 per tonne of coal to be
earmarked for activities under CSR. The Committee also desired that a dedicated
multidisciplinary team of experts of all age groups including locals
particularly the freshly inducted should be created to continue with the smooth
implementation and completion and monitoring of the Jharia Action Plan.
Based on the application along with documents and
presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the
following TOR:
(i)
An Integrated EIA-EMP
Report for cluster V consisting of 7 mines consisting of 6 OC and UG mines and 1 UG closed mine of a combined ML area of
1957.08 ha should be prepared for 4.854 MTPA (normative) with 6.311
MTPA (peak) rated capacity based on the generic structure specified in
Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006. The Integrated EIA-EMP for the cluster V mines shall be prepared clearly bringing out
the present status of 7 mines in Cluster V as above- status of env. quality and
the extent of pollution load from each mine and the combined pollution load
from the cluster of mines that would be reduced by taking suitable mitigative
measures for the individual mines and for the cluster and the expected
improvement in the environmental quality of the mines in the cluster and within
the coalfield after the implementation of the measures through an Integrated
Environmental Plan formulated on the aforesaid basis. A fresh baseline data on the env. quality – air, water, land, biotic community, etc. shall be generated through collection of data and information,
generation of data on impacts. Baseline data collection can be for any season
except monsoon. Details of the present land
use and post mining land use of the operating and abandoned mines individually
and as a cluster shall be furnished as part of the EIA. A detailed Mine
Closure Plan and a Mine Reclamation Plan for the abandoned mines (UG and
OC)/pits/quarries found in the cluster shall be furnished as a part of EIA-EMP
study. The closure of UG mines should ensure that no illegal mining is done
thereafter from the mines. Details of long
term benefits to environment because of cluster approach of mining shall be
clearly addressed in the EIA-EMP study.
In addition to the above, details of an Action Plan for project specific
R&R and CSR shall also be formulated and presented in the EIA-EMP. The
aforesaid Integrated Environmental Management Plan shall be dovetailed with the
Jharia Action Plan and details of its implementation with specific time-lines
should be provided. As Dhanbad is a Critically Polluted Area, the specific
Action Plan for mitigation and improvement of env. quality should be presented.
(ii)
An EIA-EMP Report
would be prepared for 4.854 MTPA (normative) with 6.311 MTPA (peak) rated
capacity cover the impacts and management plan for the
project specific activities on the environment of the region, and the
environmental quality – air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through
collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts including
prediction modelling for 4.854 MTPA (normative) with 6.311
MTPA (peak) of coal production based on approval of project/Mining
Plan for 6.311 MTPA (peak). Baseline data collection can be for any season
except monsoon.
(iii)
A map specifying locations of the
State, District and Project location.
(iv)
A Study area map of the core zone
and 10km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000 scale) clearly delineating the
major topographical features such as the land use, surface drainage of
rivers/streams/nalas/canals, locations of human habitations, major
constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and
other polluting sources. In case of ecologically sensitive areas such as
Biosphere Reserves/National Parks/WL Sanctuaries/ Elephant Reserves, forests
(Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna, and areas where endangered
fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance found in the 15 km area
of the buffer zone should be given.
(v)
Land use map (1: 50,000 scale)
based on a recent satellite imagery of the study area may also be provided with
explanatory note of the land use. Satellite imagery per se is not required.
(vi)
Map showing the core zone
delineating the agricultural land (irrigated and unirrigated, uncultivable land
(as defined in the revenue records), forest areas (as per records), along with
other physical features such as water bodies, etc should be furnished.
(vii)
A contour map showing the area
drainage of the core zone and 2-5 km of the buffer zone (where the water
courses of the core zone ultimately join the major rivers/streams outside the
lease/project area) should also be clearly indicated as a separate map.
(viii)
A detailed Site plan of the mine
showing the various proposed break-up of the land for mining operations such as
the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt, safety zone, buildings, infrastructure,
CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony (within and adjacent to the ML),
undisturbed area and if any, in topography such as existing roads,
drains/natural water bodies are to be left undisturbed along with any natural
drainage adjoining the lease /project and modification of thereof in terms of
construction of embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/rechannelling of the water
courses, etc., approach roads, major haul roads, etc.
(ix)
In case of any proposed diversion
of nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/modification of drainage
and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on
the map.
(x)
Similarly if the project involves
diversion of any road/railway line passing through the ML/project area, the
proposed route of diversion and its realignment should be shown.
(xi)
Break up of lease/project area as
per different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(xii)
Break-up of lease/project area as
per mining operations.
(xiii)
Impact of changes in the land use
due to the start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is
agricultural land/forestland/grazing land.
(xiv)
The Committee desired that AAQ
monitoring stations should be established based on the locations of
habitations, pollution generating sources and the wind direction and should be
checked for impacts of measures taken on the air quality in view that
Dhanbad is a critically polluted area.Collection
of one-season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on environmental quality -
air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx, NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc),
noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil along with one-season met data.
(xv)
Map of the study area (1: 50, 000
scale) (core and buffer zone clearly
delineating the location of various stations superimposed with location of
habitats, other industries/mines, polluting sources. The number and location of
the stations in both core zone and buffer zone should be selected on the basis
of size of lease/project area, the proposed impacts in the downwind
(air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater regime (based on flow). One
station should be in the upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a
control station. The monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters
for water testing for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB classification wherever
applicable.
(xvi)
Study on the existing flora and
fauna in the study area (10km) carried out by an institution of relevant
discipline and the list of flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for
the core and buffer zone and a statement clearly specifying whether the study
area forms a part of the migratory corridor of any endangered fauna. If the
study area has endangered flora and fauna, or if the project falls within 15 km
of an ecologically sensitive area, then a comprehensive Conservation Plan
should be prepared and furnished along with comments from the CWLW of the State
Govt.
(xvii)
Details of mineral reserves,
geological status of the study are and the seams to be worked, ultimate working
depth and progressive stage-wise working scheme until end of mine life should
be reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of
production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps and sections should
be included. The progressive mine development and final mine closure plan
should also be shown in figures.
(xviii)
Details of mining methods,
technology, equipment to be used, etc., rationale for selection of that
technology and equipment proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts.
(xix)
Study on subsidence, measures for
mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its
use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xx)
Impact of mining on hydrology,
modification of natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing
rivers/water courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and
the impact on the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xxi)
Detailed water balance should be
provided. The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations
should be given separately.
(xxii)
Source of water for use in mine,
sanction of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis
the competing users.
(xxiii)
Impact of mining and water
abstraction use in mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the
core zone and 10 km buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on.
Details of rainwater harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should
be reflected in case there us a declining trend of groundwater availability
and/or if the area falls within dark/grey zone.
(xxiv)
Impact of blasting, noise and
vibrations.
(xxv)
Impacts of mining on the AAQ,
predictive modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxvi)
Impacts of mineral transportation
– within and outside the lease/project along with flow-chart indicating the
specific areas generating fugitive emissions. Impacts of transportation,
handling, transfer of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents
from workshop, management plan for maintenance of HEMM, machinery, equipment.
Details of various facilities to be provided in terms of parking, rest areas,
canteen, and effluents/pollution load from these activities.
(xxvii) Details
of waste generation – OB, topsoil – as per the approved calendar programme, and
their management shown in figures as well explanatory chapter with tables
giving progressive development and mine closure plan, green belt development, backfilling
programme and conceptual post mining land use.
(xxviii) Impact
and management of wastes and issues of rehandling and backfilling and
progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxix)
Flow chart of water balance.
Treatment of effluents from workshop, township, domestic wastewater, mine water
discharge, etc. Details of STP in colony and ETP in mine. Recycling of water to
the max. possible extent.
(xxx)
Occupational health issues.
Baseline data on the health of the population in the impact zone and measures
for occupational health and safety of the personnel and manpower for the mine.
(xxxi)
Disaster Management Plan and Risk
Assessment.
(xxxii) Integrating
in the Env. Management Plan with measures for minimising use of natural
resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxxiii) Progressive
Green belt and afforestation plan (both in text, figures as well as in tables
prepared by MOEF). and selection of
species (local) for the afforestation/plantation programme based on original
survey/landuse.
(xxxiv) Conceptual
Final Mine Closure Plan, post mining land use and restoration of land/habitat
to pre- mining. A Plan for the ecological restoration of the area post mining
and for land use should be prepared with detailed cost provisions.
(xxxv) Including
cost of EMP (capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and
final mine closure plan.
(xxxvi) The Committee desired that the
R&R Plan involving 5835 homesteads living in unstable locations within the
cluster requiring to be rehabilitated should be prepared. Details of
R&R. Detailed project specific
R&R Plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population
(including tribals, SC/ST, BPL families) found in the study area and broad plan
for resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony,
alternate livelihood concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and
housing amenities being offered, etc and costs along with the schedule of the
implementation of the R&R Plan.
(xxxvii) Public
Hearing should cover the details of notices issued in the newspaper,
proceedings/minutes of public hearing, the points raised by the general public
and commitments made by the proponent should be presented in a tabular form. If
the Public Hearing is in the regional language, an authenticated English
Translation of the same should be provided.
(xxxviii) In
built mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxx) Status of any litigations/ court cases
filed/pending on the project.
(xxxxi) Submission of sample test analysis of:
(xxxxii) Copy
of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval,
NOC from
Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if
req.), etc.
The
following general points should be noted:
(i) All documents should be properly
indexed, page numbered.
(ii) Period/date of data collection should
be clearly indicated.
(iii) Authenticated English translation of all
material provided in Regional languages.
(iv) After the preparation of the draft
EIA-EMP Report as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the Public
Hearing conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take necessary
action for obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(v)
The letter/application for EC
should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing
the TOR.
(vi)
The copy of the letter received
from the Ministry on the TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as
an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.
(vii) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the
Ministry must incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in Public Hearing.
The index of the final EIA-EMP report, must indicate the specific chapter and
page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR prescribed by Ministry
and the issue raised in the P.H. have been incorporated. Mining Questionnaire
(posted on MOEF website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be
submitted at the time of applying for EC.
(viii) The aforesaid TOR has a validity of two
years only.
After
the preparation of the draft EIA-EMP Report as per the aforesaid TOR, and the
public Hearing conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and the
proponent will take necessary action for obtaining environmental clearance
under provisions of the EIA Notification 2006.
Yours
faithfully,
(Dr.T.Chandini)
Director
Copy to: Member-Secretary,