No. J-11015/319/2009-IA.II(M)
Government of
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran Bhawan,
CGO Complex,
New Delhi-110510.
To
Dated: 10th December 2009
Chief General Manger (E&F),
M/s Central Coalfields Ltd.,
Darbhanga House,
Sub: Tetariakhar OCP (0.5 MTPA to 2 MTPA (normative) and 2.5 MTPA (peak) and
expansion in ML area from 131 ha to 208.47 ha) of M/s Central Coalfields Ltd. (CCL),
Sir,
This is with reference to consideration of the
aforesaid proposal in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 24th –25th
November 2009. The Committee was informed that an application for EC for the
project application was received under EIA Notification 1994 and was considered
by the Committee and was pending consideration of the WL Conservation Plan.
Since the project authorities were granted an extension for obtaining EC within
2 years of the EIA Notification 2006, which was not the case here, and hence
the Ministry had returned the application and had sought an application for TOR
under EIA Notification 2006.
The proponent informed that the rated capacity and the ML
area are proposed for expansion.
The Committee decided that
Tetriakhar OCP should be treated as fresh proposal. The Committee further
desired that a Public Hearing requires to be conducted for this proposal. The
Committee suggested that since the area is infested with naxalite problem, PH
could be held in DM OFFICE, BDO Office or in Tehsildar office which is near the
project site as per the provisions laid out in the EIA Notification 2006.
Based on the application along with documents and presentation thereon
and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following TOR:
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report
would be prepared for 0.5 MTPA to 2 MTPA (normative) and 2.5 MTPA (peak) rated capacity in an ML/project area of 131 ha to 208.47 ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III
of the EIA Notification 2006.
(ii)
An EIA-EMP Report
would be prepared for 0.5 MTPA to 2 MTPA (normative) and 2.5 MTPA (peak) MTPA 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 expansion from 0.5 MTPA to 2 MTPA (normative) and 2.5
MTPA (peak) of coal production based on approval of
project/Mining Plan for the enhancement from 0.5 MTPA to 2 MTPA (normative) and 2.5
MTPA (peak) in an ML/project area of 131 ha to 208.47 ha. 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
(PM10, PM2.5, 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) 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.
(xviii) Detailed water balance
should be provided. The break up of water requirement for the various mine
operations should be given separately.
(xix) Source of water for use
in mine, sanction of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts
vis-à-vis the competing users.
(xx) 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.
(xxi) Impact of blasting,
noise and vibrations.
(xxii) Impacts of mining on
the AAQ, predictive modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxiii)
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.
(xxiv)
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.
(xxv)
Impact and management of wastes
and issues of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and
reclamation.
(xxv) 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.
(xxvi) 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.
(xxviii) Disaster Management
Plan.
(xxix) Integrating in the Env.
Management Plan with measures for minimising use of natural resources - water,
land, energy, etc.
(xxx) 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.
(xxvi)
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.
(xxxi) 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.
(xxxii) Including cost of EMP
(capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and final mine
closure plan.
(xxxiii) 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.
(xxxiv) 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.
(xxxv) In built
mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxvi) Status of any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxvii)
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.
(xxxviii) (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.
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.
It is to be further noted that:
(a)
Grant
of TOR does not necessarily mean grant of EC.
(b)
Grant
of TOR/EC does not mean clearance from other regulations particularly from
forest and wildlife angle.
(c)
Any
costs entailed by the proponent on the project is at his own risk and does not
imply grant of EC and clearance under other regulations.
(d) Grant of TOR/EC to this
project does not necessarily mean grant of EC to linked project or vice-versa.
Yours faithfully,
(Dr.T.Chandini)
Director
Copy to: Shri
R.K. Sinha, Member-Secretary,
Complex,
P.O. Dhurva,