No.
J-11015/92/2009-IA.II(M)
Government
of India
Ministry
of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran
Bhawan,
CGO
Complex,
New
Delhi-110510.
To
Dated:
30th April 2009
M/s
WCL,
Coal
Estate, Civil Lines,
NAGPUR-440001.
Sub: Chincholi OCP (0.30 MTPA- normative and
0.45 MTPA-peak over an ML area of 255.56 ha) of M/s WCL, located in district
Chandrapur, Maharashtra - Terms of Reference
(TOR) – reg.
Sir,
This is with reference to letter
no. 43011/22/2009 of MOC dated 24.03.2009 regarding the aforesaid proposal which
was considered in the meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Thermal &
Coal Mining Projects) held on 22nd-23rd April.
The Committee was informed that Subai
nala would be shifted. Life of the mine is 11 years. The total mineable
reserves is estimated to be 2 MT. The Committee observed that for such a small
project of extraction of 2 MT over the life of the mine of 11 years, a large
area of 232.50 ha of agricultural land would be destroyed. The committee
desired clear justification from M/s WCL on the extent of benefits accrued
vis-à-vis destruction of land such as agricultural land.
The proponent clarified that a total of
82 ha of agricultural land would be destroyed for 51.42 ha of quarry area and
33.30 ha for ext. OB dump. The land
which is part of danger zone would be restored to original land use.
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 0.30
MTPA normative and 0.45 MTPA peak in an ML area in an ML area of 255.56 ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III
of the EIA Notification 2006.
(ii)
An EIA-EMP Report would
be prepared for 0.30
MTPA normative and 0.45 MTPA peak 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 0.45 MTPA of coal production based on approval
of project/Mining Plan for 4.5 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 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.
(ix) 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.
(x) 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.
(xi)
Break up of lease/project area as per different land uses and
their stage of acquisition.
(xii)
Break-up of lease/project area as per mining operations.
(xiii)
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.
(xiv)
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.
(xv)
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.
(xvi)
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.
(xvii)
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.
(xviii) 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.
(xix)
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.
(xx)
Detailed water balance should be provided. The break up of
water requirement for the various mine operations should be given separately.
(xxi)
Source of water for use in mine, sanction of the competent
authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the competing users.
(xxii)
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.
(xxiii) Impact of
blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxiv)
Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive modelling using the
ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxv)
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.
(xxvi)
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.
(xxvii) Impact and
management of wastes and issues of rehandling and backfilling and progressive
mine closure and reclamation.
(xxviii) 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.
(xxix)
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.
(xxx)
Disaster Management Plan and Risk Assessment.
(xxxi)
Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with measures for
minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxxii) 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.
(xxxiii) 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.
(xxxiv) 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.
(xxxv) Including cost
of EMP (capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and
final mine closure plan.
(xxxvi) 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.
(xxxvii) 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.
(xxxviii)In built
mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxix) Status of any
litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxx)
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 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,
Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board,3rd & 4th
Floor, Sion, Matunga
Scheme
Road. No.8, Opp. Cine Planet Cinema, Near Sion Circle, Sion (E), MUMBAI
– 400002.