No.
J-11015/324/2008-IA.II(M)
Government
of India
Ministry
of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran
Bhawan,
CGO
Complex,
New
Delhi-110510.
To
Dated:
23rd October 2008
M/s
M.M. Ojha,
GM
(Mining),
M/s
DB Power Limited,
G-3A/4-6
Kamnwala Chambers,
New
Udyog Mandir-2, Mahim (West),
MUMBAI
– 400 016.
Sub: DurgapurII/Sariya Coal Block (2 MTPA) of
M/s DB Power Limited, located in
Mand-Raigarh Coalfields, District Raigarh, Chhattisgarh - Terms of Reference (TOR) –
reg.
Sir,
This is with reference to letter no.
DBPL/BSO/2007-08/02 dated 05.07.2008 regarding the above-mentioned subject,
which was considered in the meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Thermal
& Coal Mining Projects) held on 22nd -24th September
2008. It was noted that the
proposal is for opening a new opencast coalmine of a total ML area of 693.326
ha in Mand-Raigarh area for 2 MTPA production capacity for the linked TPA
located at Dhabra Tehsil, in Jajnjgir district.
It
was informed that the coalmine is captive to linked TPP, which is about 70km from the
coalmine. The total ML area is 693 ha. There are two roads –of which one
namely, Dharamjaigarh-Kharsia State Highway (No.22), which is a State Highway
would be diverted for a stretch of 2 km. Dharamjaigarh-Raigarh Road would not
be disturbed. Study area is drained by River Mand in the north and by Sariya
Nala in the South. There are no major water body and hence there is no
modification of natural drainage. Groundwater table is found 5-12m bgl. Maximum
depth of the mine would be 180m. Estimated life of mine is 36 years. Of the
total lease area, about 145 ha has thick habitation, which is mineralised and
would not be mined. About 540 persons would be land oustees from the project
area. The study area has a large number of RF and PF. Within the project area
there is no RF only PF for which FC would be obtained for their diversion.
There is no proposal to establish a coal washery.
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 2 MTPA rated capacity based on the generic
structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006.
(ii) An EIA-EMP Report
would be prepared for 2 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 2 MTPA of coal production based
on approval of project/Mining Plan for 2 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 watercourses 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 road passing through the ML/project area, the proposed
route of diversion and its realignment should be shown and the impacts of mining
alongside the road which is not being diverted studied.
(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 and Nox), 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. The Committee observed that since mining
is proposed on either side of the SH, the proponent should develop thick green
belt along side both sides of the road to ensure that the road users are not
exposed to the coalmine dust. The Committee desired that thick plantation
should be developed between the habitation and mining area, which should be
500m minimum from the habitation.
(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. OB dump heights and terracing should
based on slope stability studies with a max of 28o angle as the
ultimate slope. Sections of dumps (ultimate) (both longitudinal and cross
section) with relation to the adjacent area should be shown.
(xxv) Impact
and management of wastes and issues of rehandling and backfilling and
progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxvi) 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.
(xxvii) 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 and Risk Assessment.
(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.
(xxxi) 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.
(xxxii) Final Mine closure issues, post mining land
use and restoration of land/habitat to pre- mining.
(xxxii) Including cost of EMP (capital and recurring)
in the project cost and for progressive and final mine closure plan.
(xxxiv) 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. In addition, details of activities proposed under
CSR along with cost provisions for the life of the project should be furnished
(xxxv) 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.
(xxxvi) In built mechanism of self-monitoring of
compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxvii) Status of
any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the
project.
(xxxviii) Submission of sample test analysis of:
Characteristics
of coal to be washed- 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: Chairman,
Chhattisgarh Environment, Conservation Board, 1-Tilak Nagar, Shiv Mandir Chowk,
Main Road, Avanti Vihar, RAIPUR-Chhattisgarh – 492001.