No.
J-11015/93/2009-IA.II(M)
Government
of
Ministry
of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran
Bhawan,
CGO
Complex,
New
Delhi-110510.
To
Dated:
3rd July 2009
Chief
General Manger (Env.),
M/s
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.,
Koyla
Bhawan, Koyla Nagar,
DHANBAD – 826 005.
Sub: Cluster 1 Damuda OC and UG (0.9 MTPA normative and 1.17 MTPA
peak and total ML area of 575 ha) of M/s BCCL, Jharia Coalfields, Dist.
Dhanbad, Jharkhand (TOR)
Sir,
This
is with reference to letter no. CIL/Del/Env/2009/01 dated 19.05.2009 and the
letter No. CGM (Env).F-EMP/2009/610 dated 30.04.2009 regarding the aforesaid
proposal which was considered in the meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee
(Thermal & Coal Mining Projects) held on 23rd –24th
June 2009. The proposal is environmental clearance for a cluster of 4 mines in
terms of continuation of production in the existing opencast Damoda (Albion
Section) OCP (0.20 MTPA), Damoda BJ and
Gutway Section underground mine (0.10 MTPA), for opening a new Damuda BJ
Section OCP (0.60 MTPA) and for reclamation of an old abandoned mine (Gutway
section) found within a total ML area of 575 ha
ML area. The cluster is separated form the remaining mines of Jharia
coalfields by river Jamunia. A seasonal nala originates from the centre of the
ML. The cluster has common transportation road and despatch points. The ML area
consists of 354 ha of wasteland, 1 ha of surface water bodies, 5 ha of
rail/road, 159 ha of agricultural land, and 56 ha of settlements. No forestland
is involved. The project involves R&R of 52 PAFs.
The Committee desired that a detailed Area Drainage Study be undertaken as part of the EIA-EMP report. The Committee noted that habitation is found very near to opencast operation and would require being resettled. Alternately a minimal safe distance of 100m from area of blasting would be maintained and the entire 100m width would be developed into a 3-tier greenbelt. The Committee desired that the old abandoned quarry be reclaimed for agricultural use. The Committee recommended that the 2 AAQ stations be relocated to Kasargarh and Kukhi.
Based on the application along with documents and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following TOR:
(i) A
combined EIA-EMP Report would be prepared for 0.9 MTPA normative and 1.17 MTPA peak rated capacity in an ML/project area of 575 ha involving the 2 existing mines and the proposed OCP and
reclamation of the abandoned mine within the lease based on the generic
structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006.
(ii) An
EIA-EMP Report would be prepared for 0.9 MTPA normative and 1.17 MTPA peak rated capacity and 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 1.17 MTPA of coal production based
on approval of project/Mining Plan for 1.17 MTPA. 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.
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.
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.
(ix) Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(x) Break-up of lease/project area as per
mining operations.
(xi) Impact of changes in the land use due to the start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is agricultural land/forestlnad/grazing land.
(xii) Collection of one-season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on environmental quality – air (SPM, RSPM, SOx , NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc), noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil.
(xiii) 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.
(xiv) 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.
(xv)
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.
(xvi) 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.
(xvii) Study on subsidence, measures for
mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its
use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xviii) Area Drainage
Study be undertaken as part of the EIA-EMP report. 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.
(xix) Detailed water balance should be
provided. The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations
should be given separately.
(xx) Source of water for use in mine,
sanction of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis
the competing users.
(xxi) 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.
(xxii) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxiii) Impacts of
mining on the AAQ, predictive modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest
model.
(xxiv) 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.
(xxv) Details of waste generation –
(xxvi) Impact and management of wastes and issues of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxvii) 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.
(xxviii) 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.
(xxix)
Disaster Management Plan.
(xxx) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxxi)
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.
(xxxii) Conservation Plan for the endangered/endemic
flora and fauna found in the study area and for safety of animals
visiting/residing in the study area and also those using the study area as a
migratory corridor.
(xxxiii) Final Mine closure issues, 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. The
Committee desired that the old abandoned quarry be reclaimed for agricultural
use.
(xxxiv) Including cost of EMP (capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and final mine closure plan.
(xxxv) The Committee
noted that habitation is found very near to opencast operation and would
require being resettled. Alternately a minimal safe distance of 100m from area
of blasting would be maintained and the entire 100m width would be developed
into a 3-tier greenbelt. Details of R&R
of the project involves R&R of 52 PAFs. 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.
(xxxvi) 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.
(xxxvii) In built
mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxviii)
Status of any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxix)
Submission of sample test analysis of:
Characteristics of coal - this includes grade of
coal and other characteristics – ash, S and heavy metals including levels of
Hg, As, Pb, Cr 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.
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: Shri R.K. Sinha, Member-Secretary,