No. J-11015/212/2010-IA.II(M)
Government of
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran Bhawan,
CGO Complex,
New Delhi-110510.
To
Dated: 4th November 2010
Shri A.K. Singh,
General Manager,
Katras Area,
M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.,
PO- Sijua, Dist. Dhanbad,
Jharkhand – 828121.
Sub: Cluster No. IV (5 mines of a peak prodn. of 3.706 MTPA in a
combined ML area of
1123.79
ha) of M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., located in Jharia coalfields, in dist.
Dhanbad, Jharkhand - Terms of Reference
(TOR) – reg.
Sir,
This
is with reference to letter no. 43011/20/2010 dated 13.05.2010 regarding the aforesaid proposal which was
considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 27th -28th
September 2010. It was noted that the cluster consists of 5 mines as given
below.
|
S.N. |
Name of the Mines |
Production Capacity |
Lease Area (ha) |
|
|
Normative |
Peak |
|||
|
1. |
Salanpur Colliery UG |
0.15 |
0.195 |
177.49 |
|
2. |
Katras Choitudih Colliery UG |
0.22 |
0.286 |
228.00 |
|
3. |
a) Amalgamated Keshalpur & West Mududih UG b) Amalgamated Keshalpur West Mududih |
0.19 2.00 |
0.247 2.6 |
325.00 |
|
4. |
Amalgamated Angarpathra & Ramkanali Colliery UG |
0.291 |
0.378 |
254.64 |
|
5. |
Gastiland Colliery UG |
0.00 |
0.00 |
138.66 |
|
TOTAL |
2.851 |
3.706 |
1123.79 |
|
The details of integration of Jharia Action Plan has been summarised
below:
|
Unstable Sites |
51 |
|
No. of houses to be rehabilitated |
7012 |
|
Cost |
Rs 26274 lakhs |
|
Affected Areas |
1078829 m3 |
|
Areas affected by Fire |
35827 m3 |
The details of
|
S.N. |
Type of Land Use |
Existing Land Use (ha) |
Post Mining Land Use (in ha) |
|
1. |
Quarry - Active - Not backfilled |
71.63 31.68 |
Nil Nil |
|
|
Abandoned Quarry - Backfilled - Not Backfilled |
14.26 87.48 |
Nil |
|
2. |
Service Building/Mine Infrastructure |
17.02 |
17.02 |
|
3. |
Ext. |
14.82 |
Nil |
|
4. |
Coal Dump |
4.36 |
Nil |
|
5. |
|
132.71 |
132.71 |
|
6. |
Road and Rail |
106.52 |
106.52 |
|
7. |
Agricultural land |
21.22 |
21.22 |
|
8. |
|
74.67 |
794.09 |
|
9. |
Water Body |
|
48.31 |
|
10. |
|
495.19 |
Nil |
|
11. |
Others |
|
3.92 |
|
TOTAL |
1123.79 |
1123.79 |
|
Based
on the application along with documents and presentation thereon and
discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following TOR:
(i) An
Integrated EIA-EMP for the cluster of mines shall be prepared clearly bringing
out the present status of 5 mines in Cluster IV 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.
(ii) The Integrated EIA-EMP
shall be based on the generic structure specified in
Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006 and incorporate an
Environmental Action Plan for mitigating the environmental degradation existing
in the cluster and for improvement of the environmental quality (air, water and
land) so that the region (Dhanbad), which is presently critically polluted, and
show by implementation of the Env. Action Plan the discernible improvement of
its environmental quality.
(iii) A map specifying
locations of the State, District and Project location. A map showing the Jharia
Coalfields and the locations of the mines in the cluster.
(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 mines in the cluster, locations of human habitations, major
constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and
other polluting sources.
(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 cluster of mines 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 of the mines of the cluster, 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 of
each mine in the cluster.
(x) Break-up of
lease/project area as per mining operations of each mine in the cluster.
(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/forestland/grazing land.
(xii) 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.
(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) 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.
(xv) 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.
(xvi) Study on subsidence,
measures for mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence
prediction and its use during mine operation, safety issues.
(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 for the cluster and for each mine
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 mines 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 mineral
transportation in an integrated manner using road-cum rail or rail network– 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.
(xxiii) Details of waste
generation –
(xxiv) Impact and management of
wastes and issues of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure
and reclamation for each mine in the cluster.
(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.
(xxvii) Details of fire affected sites and areas affected by subsidence
and unstable sites as given in Jharia Action Plan for Cluster III Group of
Mines and their management for each along with time schedule for mitigation
under the Jharia Action Plan.
(xxviii) Integrating in the Env.
Management Plan with measures for minimising use of natural resources - water,
land, energy, etc.
(xxix) Progressive Green belt
and afforestation plan (both in text, figures as well as in tables prepared by MOEF)
for each mine along with selection of species (local) for the
afforestation/plantation programme based on original survey/landuse.
(xxx) Conceptual Final Mine
Closure Plan for existing and abandoned mines with specific time lines and
costs, post mining land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre-mining for
each mine in the cluster. 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 abandoned quarries/mined out pits/voids left
over form the pre-nationalisation period should be properly backfilled and
biologically reclaimed in to either plantation or restored to agricultural
land. The Committee desired that details of land use end of mine life and post
mining be furnished in the standard tables prepared by MOEF. In case,
exploration does not indicate sizeable reserves, the proponent may consider
surrendering the lease after completion of reclamation of the abandoned mines
and worked out OC and UG mines.
(xxxi) Including cost of EMP (capital and recurring) in the project
cost and for progressive and final mine closure plan.
(xxxii) Details of R&R in
Jharia Action Plan for the cluster and its integration with the EMP. Cluster
specific details of 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.
The Committee also sought a detailed CSR Plan for the entire cluster
and Rs 5 per tonne of coal to be earmarked for activities under CSR.
(xxxiii) Public Hearing for the entire cluster 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.
(xxxiv) In built mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of
environmental regulations.
(xxxv)
Status of any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxvi)
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.
(xxxvi) 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 Integrated 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) MOEF Circular dated 22.03.2010 may kindly be
referred to regarding time limit for validity of Terms of Reference (TOR)
prescribed under EIA Notification, 2006 for undertaking detailed EIA studies
for development projects requiring environmental clearance.
Yours
faithfully,
(Dr.T.Chandini)
Director
Copy to: Member-Secretary,