No.
J-11015/162/2009-IA.II(M)
Government
of India
Ministry
of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran
Bhawan,
CGO
Complex,
New
Delhi-110510.
E-mail: ms.coal-mef@nic.in
To
Dated: 3rd
July 2009
Director
(P & P),
M/s Singareni
Collieries Company Ltd.,
Kothagudam,
Dist.
Khammam, A.P.
Sub: (i) Chinnur-5
Incline (1.5 MTPA with a peak prod. of 2 MTPA over 656.10 ha)
(ii)
Chinnur-6 Incline (1.5 MTPA with a peak prod. of 2 MTPA over 326.27 ha)
(iii)
Chinnur-7 Incline (1.5 MTPA with a peak prod. of 2 MTPA over 639.55 ha)
of M/s SCCL, located in dist. Adilabad, A.P.- Combined Terms of Reference (TOR) – reg.
Sir,
This
is with reference to letter dated 18.05.2009 regarding the above-mentioned
proposals which were considered in the meeting of the Expert Appraisal
Committee (Thermal & Coal Mining Projects) held on 23rd –24th
June 2009, wherein a combined
presentation was made of the 3 new underground mines lying adjacent to one
another. It was informed that the projects do not involve R&R.
The Committee agreed that a
common EIA-EMP Report could be prepared for all the 3 mines while addressing
the project specific issues in the EIA and EMP study as well the combined
impacts such impacts on hydrogeology, mineral transportation, etc. The
Committee desired that details of CSR for the 3 mines be provided in the
EIA-EMP.
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 should be
prepared for the 3 adjoining underground mines- Chinnur-5, Chinnur-6 and
Chinnur-7 for a peak capacity of 6 MTPA addressing the impacts of
the underground coalmine project including the aspects of mineral
transportation and issues of impacts on hydrogeology, plan for conservation of
flora/fauna and afforestation/ plantation programme based on the generic
structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006. Baseline data collection can be for any season
except monsoon.
(ii)
The EIA-EMP report should also 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 baseline data and information, generation of
baseline data on impacts for 6 MTPA of coal production based
on approval of project/Mining Plan.
(iii)
A Study area map of the core zone and 10km area of
the buffer zone (15 km of the buffer zone in case of ecologically sensitive
areas) delineating the major topographical features such as the land use,
drainage, locations of habitats, major construction including railways, roads,
pipelines, major industries/mines and other polluting sources, which shall also
indicate the migratory corridors of fauna, if any and the areas where
endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance are found in
the area.
(iv)
Map showing the core zone along with 3-5 km of the
buffer zone) delineating the agricultural land (irrigated and unirrigated,
uncultivable land (as defined in the revenue records), forest areas (as per
records) and grazing land and wasteland and water bodies.
(v)
Contour map at 3m interval along with Site plan of
the mine (lease/project area with about 3-5 km of the buffer zone) showing the
various surface structures such as buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP,
Stockyard, township/colony (within/adjacent to the ML), green belt and
undisturbed area and if any existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to
be left undisturbed along with details of 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.,
highways, passing through the lease/project area.
(vi)
Original land use (agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land/wasteland/water bodies) of the area. Impacts of
project, if any on the landuse, in particular, agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land/water bodies falling within the lease/project and
acquired for mining operations. Exent of area under surface rights and under
mining rights.
(vii)
Study on the existing flora and fauna in the study
area 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. The flora and fauna details should
be furnished separately for the core zone and buffer zone. The report and the
list should be authenticated by the concerned institution carrying out the
study and the names of the species scientific and common names) along with the
classification under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 should be furnished.
(viii)
Details of mineral reserves, geological status of
the study area and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and
progressive stage-wise working plan/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 should also be
included.
(ix)
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.
(x)
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.
(xi)
Map of the study area (core and buffer zone) clearly
delineating the location of various monitoring stations (air/water/soil and
noise – each shown separately) superimposed with location of habitats, wind
roses, other industries/mines, polluting sources. The number and location of
the stations should be selected on the basis of the proposed impacts in the
downwind/downstream/groundwater regime. One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact non-polluting area as a control station. Wind roses
to determine air pollutant dispersion and impacts thereof shall be determined.
Monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and standards for air, water, noise
notified under Environment Protection Rules. Parameters for water testing for
both ground and surface water should be as per ISI standards and CPCB
classification of surface water wherever applicable.
(xii)
Impact of mining and water abstraction and mine
water discharge in mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the
core zone and 10km buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on the
impact of mining on the groundwater regime. Details of rainwater harvesting and
measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected wherever the areas is
declared dark/grey from groundwater development.
(xiii)
Study on subsidence, measures for
mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its
use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xiv)
Detailed water balance should be provided. The break
up of water requirement as per different activities in the mining operations,
including use of water for sand stowing should be given separately. Source of
water for use in mine, sanction of the competent authority in the State Govt.
and impacts vis-à-vis the competing users should be provided.
(xv)
Impact of choice of mining method, technology,
selected use of machinery - and impact on air quality, mineral transportation,
coal handling & storage/stockyard, etc, Impact of blasting, noise and
vibrations.
(xvi)
Impacts of mineral transportation – within and outside
the lease/project. The entire sequence of mineral production, transportation,
handling, transfer and storage of mineral and waste, and their impacts on air
quality should be shown in a flow chart with the specific points where fugitive
emissions can arise and the specific pollution control/mitigative measures
proposed to be put in place. Examine the adequacy of roads existing in the area
and if new roads are proposed, the impact of their construction and use
particularly if forestland is used.
(xvii)
Details of various facilities to be provided in
terms of parking, rest areas, canteen, and effluents/pollution load from these
activities. Examine whether existing
roads are adequate to take care of the additional load of mineral and their
impacts.
(xviii)
Examine the number and efficiency of mobile/static
water sprinkling system along the main mineral transportation road within the
mine, approach roads to the mine/stockyard/siding, and also the frequency of
their use in impacting air quality.
(xix)
Impacts of CHP, if any on air and water quality. A
flow chart of water use and whether the unit can be made a zero-discharge unit.
(xx)
Conceptual mine closure plan along with the fund
requirement for the detailed activities proposed there under. Impacts of change in land use for mining operations
and whether the land can be restored for agricultural use post mining.
(xxi)
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 should be
furnished.
(xxii)
Details of cost of EMP (capital and recurring) in
the project cost and for final mine closure plan. The specific costs (capital
and recurring) of each pollution control/mitigative measures proposed in the
project until end of mine life and a statement that this is included in the
project cost.
(xxiii)
Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources – water, land, energy, raw
materials/mineral, etc.
(xxiv)
R&R: Detailed project specific R&R Plan with data on
the existing socio-economic status (including tribals, SC/ST) of the population
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.
(xxv)
Public Hearing should cover the details as specified
in the EIA Notification 2006, and include notices issued in the newspaper,
proceedings/minutes of public hearing, the points raised by the general public
and commitments by the proponent made 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.
(xxvi)
Status of any litigations/ court cases filed/pending
on the project.
(xxvii) 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 in Regional languages provided/enclosed with the application.
(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 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.
(vi) The letter/application for EC should
quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the
TOR.
(vii) 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.
(viii) Mining Questionnaire (posted on MOEF website) with
all sections duly filled in shall also be submitted at the time of applying for
EC.
Yours
faithfully,
(Dr.T.Chandini)
Director
Copy to: Chairman,
Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, Paryavaran Bhawan,
A-3
Industrial Estate, Sanatnagar,Hyderabad – 500038.