No.
J-11015/128/2010-IA.II(M)
Government of India
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran Bhavan,
C.G.O. Complex, Lodi Road,
New Delhi-110003.
Telefax. 2436 2434
Dated the 31st
May, 2010
To
M/s Vikas Agarwal & Wajid Ali
12/10, Aashirwad Enclave, Chakrata Road,
Dehradun – 248001 (Uttarakhand).
Sub: Minor Minerals
(Sand, Bajri & Boulders) (Lot No. 34) Project of M/s Vikas Agarwal &
Wajid Ali, Village Kalowala Paharipur, District Saharanpur, U.P. (18.75 ha) –
Prescribing of TOR - Regarding.
Reference is invited to your letter no. nil dated
4.3.2010 along with the application in the
prescribed format (Form-I) and a copy of the pre-feasibility report to prescribe the TORs for undertaking detailed EIA study for
the purpose of obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of the
EIA Notification, 2006 in respect of the above mentioned project.
2. The
proposal is for production of 90,000 TPA of Sand, Bajri and Boulder put
together from the river bed of river Kothri Rao. The mine lease area is 18.75 ha.
The proposal has been considered as Category ‘A’ because of interstate
boundary of U.P. and Uttarakhand at a distance of 9.0 km. Rajaji National Park is at a distance of
12.5 km. Mine working will be manual;
however, lifting of mineral will be carried out by employing loaders. Ultimate working depth will be 2 mtr. Water requirement is 6 kld. The river bed water level varies between 3 –
6 mtrs. The mining will be restricted
to above water level in dry portion only.
It was reported that collection of baseline AAQ data has started from
April, 2010. It was categorically
stated by the proponent that there is no court case presently pending against
this project and no directions have been passed against the project by any
court of law.
3. Based on the information contained in the
documents submitted and the presentation made before the Expert Appraisal
Committee (EAC) for mining projects during its Meeting held on April 28 - 30,
2010, the following TORs are prescribed:-
(i)
Year-wise production prior to EIA
Notification, 2006 coming into force and clearly stating the highest production
achieved in any one year prior to 2006.
It may also be categorically informed whether there had been any
increase in production after the EIA Notification, 2006 coming into force
w.r.t. the highest production achieved prior to 2006.
(ii)
All documents including approved mine plan
(eco friendly mine plan), EIA report and public hearing should be compatible
with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste
generation and its management and mining technology.
(iii)
The terms and conditions imposed, if any, by the Competent Authority in
the State Government while granting mining lease / permit / contract should be
built into the mine plan (eco friendly mine plan) as well as the EIA
report. It may inter-alia include; area
of working, mode of working, working shift, transportation of mineral etc.
(iv)
The study area will comprise of 10 km zone
around the mine lease from lease periphery and the data contained in the EIA
such as waste generation etc should be for the life of the mine / lease
period.
(v)
Land use of the study area delineating forest
area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and national park,
migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological
features.
(vi)
Land use plan of the mine lease area should
be prepared to encompass pre-operational, operational and post operational
phases.
(vii)
Impact of the project on the wildlife in the surrounding and any other
protected area and accordingly detailed mitigative measures required should be
worked out with cost implications.
(viii)
The vegetation in the RF / PF in the study area, if any.
(ix)
A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the mining project
on wildlife of the area including on the elephant population.
(x)
Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife
Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well as proposed) within 10 km
of the mine lease should be clearly indicated.
A location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden should be
provided in this regard.
(xi)
A detailed biological
study for the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the
periphery of the mine lease)] including the aquatic fauna especially fresh
water turtles and their nesting sites, if any, in the riverine system shall be
carried out. Details of flora and fauna, duly authenticated, separately for
core and buffer zone should be furnished based on field survey clearly
indicating the Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna
found in the study area, the necessary plan for their conservation should be
prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details
furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be
made as part of the project cost.
(xii)
Impact of the project
on land use including change of river course, if any.
(xiii)
Impact on topography,
drainage, agricultural fields, cattle fields, wildlife, water logging leading
to water borne diseases, if any. It may
also be shown whether it will lead to change of watercourse of the river. Modelling exercise should also be carried
out through an expert agency to show the change in river flow dynamics, if any.
(xiv)
Collection of one season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient
air quality (PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality, noise
level, soil and flora and fauna.
Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location of the monitoring stations
should be justified. Date wise
collected baseline AAQ data should form part of EIA and EMP report. The mineralogical composition of PM10 particularly
for free silica should be given. There
should be at least one AAQ monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in
the pre-dominant downwind direction.
(xv)
Air quality modelling
should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air
quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of
vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and input
parameters used for modelling should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly
indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any
and the habitation. The wind roses
showing pre-dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map.
(xvi)
The water requirement for the project, its availability and source to
be furnished. A detailed water balance
should also be provided. Fresh water
requirement for the project should also be indicated.
(xvii) Necessary clearance from
the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the
project should be provided.
(xviii)
Impact of the project
on the water quality should be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if
any required should be provided.
(xix)
Information on site
elevation, working depth, groundwater table should be provided both in AMSL and
bgl. A schematic diagram may also be
provided for the same.
(xx)
Quantity of solid
waste generation, if any, to be estimated and details for its disposal and
management be provided.
(xxi)
Impact on local
transport infrastructure due to the project. Projected increase in truck
traffic as a result of the project in the present road network (including those
outside the project area) and whether it is capable of handling the increased
load. Arrangement for improving the
infrastructure, if contemplated including action to be taken by other agencies
such as State Government, if any, should be
covered.
(xxii) Details of the
infrastructure facilities to be provided for the mine workers.
(xxiii) Phase-wise plan of
greenbelt development, plantation and compensatory afforestation clearly
indicating the area to be covered under plantation and the species to be
planted.
(xxiv)
Occupational health
impact of the project. Details of
pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules
and medical facilities proposed to be provided should be incorporated in the
EMP.
(xxv)
Measures of socio
economic influence to the local community proposed to be provided by project
proponent. As far as possible,
quantitative dimension to be given.
(xxvi) Detailed environmental
management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts. Specific safeguard
measures to control PM10 as well as pollution due to transportation
should be given.
(xxvii) Public hearing points
raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same along with time
bound action plan to implement the same.
(xxviii)Any litigation pending against the project and /or any direction /order
passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof.
(xxix)
The cost of the
project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards
implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt out.
4. Besides the above, the below mentioned
general points will also to be followed:-
a) All
documents to be properly referenced with index, page numbers and continuous
page numbering.
b) Where data are presented
in the report especially in tables, the period in which the data were collected
and the sources should be indicated.
c) Where the documents
provided in a language other than English, an English translation should be
provided.
d) The Questionnaire for
environmental appraisal of mining projects as devised earlier by the Ministry
shall also be filled and submitted.
e)
Approved mine plan along with copy of the
approval letter for the proposed capacity should also be submitted.
f)
While preparing the EIA report, the
instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by
MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4th August, 2009,
which are available on the website of this Ministry should also be
followed.
5. The
EIA report should also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours
of main topographic features, drainage and mining area, (ii) geological maps
and sections.
6. The
prescribed TORs would be valid for a period of two years for submission of the
EIA/EMP reports, as per the O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 22.3.2010.
7 After
preparing the draft EIA (as per the generic structure prescribed in
Appendix-III of the EIA Notification, 2006) covering the above mentioned
issues, the proponent will get the public hearing conducted and take further
necessary action for obtaining environmental clearance in accordance with the
procedure prescribed under the EIA Notification, 2006.
(Dr. S.K. Aggarwal)
Director
Copy to:-
1. The Secretary (Environment), Forests and
Environment Department, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Room No. 13, New Buildings
Vidhan Bhawan, Lucknow- 226 001
2. The Chairman, Uttar Pradesh Pollution
Control Board, ‘PICUP Bhawan’ 3rd Floor, B- Block, Vibhuti Khand,
Gomti Nagar, Lucknow – 226 020.
3. The
Chief Conservator of Forests, Regional Office (CZ), Ministry of Environment
& Forests, Kendriya Bhandar, 5th Floor, Sector-H, Aliganj,
Lucknow-226 020, Uttar Pradesh.
4. Guard file.
(Dr. S.K. Aggarwal)
Director