No. J-11015/77/2011-IA.II(M)
Government of
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran Bhawan,
CGO Complex,
New Delhi-110510.
To
Dated: 15th June 2011
Chief General Manager,
M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.,
Koyla Bhawan, Dhanbad.
Sub: Cluster XI (9 mines) of a prod. capacity of
4.18 MTPA with a peak prodn. of 5.004 MTPA in a combined ML area 3527.58 ha) of
M/s BCCL located in Jharia Coalfields, dist. Dhanbad - Terms of Reference (TOR) – reg.
Sir,
This is with reference to letter no.
43011/6/2011-CPAM dated 17.03.2011 along with application on the aforesaid
subject which was considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 18th
-19th April 2011. It was
informed that the cluster XI consists of 8 mines and one coal washery of
a combined prod. capacity of 4.18 MTPA with a peak capacity of 5.004 MTPA in a combined ML area of
3527.58 ha. River Damodar forms the southern boundary. The
cluster is drained by Jarian nallah and
Katri nallah are on the western boundary. Cluster VII and XII adjoin Cluster XI.
The cluster consists of 5 adjacent UG working mines and one Washery and three
closed UG mines. The cluster would have a common transportation road and
despatch points. All the infrastructure of the cluster including colony are for
use of all the operating mines. The env. management plan for the cluster would
be dovetailed with Jharia Action Plan. CSR would be 5% of retained earnings of
the previous year and subject to a minimum of Rs 5/T of coal.
S.no |
Name of mines |
Production Capacity (MTY) |
Lease hold area (ha) |
|
Normative |
Peak |
|
||
1. |
Gopalichak UG Mine (life-12
years) |
0.11 |
0.143 |
241.94 |
2. |
Kachi Balihani 10/12 pit UG Mine (life-22 years) |
0.09 |
0.117 |
60.00 |
3. |
PB Project UG Mine (life->30
years) |
0.80 |
1.040 |
89.00 |
4. |
Bhagabandh UG Mine (life-9 years) |
0.08 |
0.104 |
581.17 |
5. |
Moonidih UG Mine (life-50 years) |
1.50 |
2.00 |
2063.45 |
6. |
Kendwadih UG (closed) |
Nil |
Nil |
217.54 |
7. |
Pootkee UG Mines
(closed) |
Nil |
Nil |
153.77 |
8 |
Kachi Balihani 5/6 pit UG Mine UG (closed) |
Nil |
Nil |
120.71 |
|
Total |
2.58 |
3.404 |
3527.58 |
9. |
Moonidih Washery |
1.60 |
1.60 |
0.27 |
|
Grand total |
4.18 |
5.004 |
3527.85 |
The Moonidih Coal washery is a two-product coal washery yielding steel
grade and power grade clean coal using HM Cyclone. Prod. capacity is 1.6 MTPA.
Source of water for the washery operation is Moonidih UG mine. The washery is
designed as a zero-discharge unit.
Actual
Production From Cluster XI During Last Five Years
Year |
Production level in MT |
|||||
Gopalichak UG Mine |
Kachi Balihani
10/12 pit UG Mine |
PB Project UG
Mine |
Bhagabandh UG
Mine |
Moonidih UG Mine |
Moonidih Washery |
|
2005-06 |
0.075 |
0.052 |
0.13 |
0.058 |
0.33 |
0.49 |
2006-07 |
0.097 |
0.048 |
0.17 |
0.048 |
0.15 |
0.36 |
2007-08 |
0.100 |
0.038 |
0.2 |
0.046 |
0.19 |
0.44 |
2009-10 |
0.012 |
0.037 |
0.19 |
0.042 |
0.17 |
0.33 |
2009-10 |
0.032 |
0.035 |
0.17 |
0.038 |
0.2 |
0.29 |
The
details of rehabilitation in Cluster XI
S.N. |
Parameter |
Details |
1. |
Total
Unstable Sites |
82 |
2. |
Total
Affected Areas |
5685851
m2 |
3. |
No.
of Houses to be resettled PAF’s |
16944
as per JAP |
4. |
Fire
Area |
0.17
Km2 |
5. |
Cost
of Resettlement |
Rs
53776.60 Lakhs |
LAND USE OF CLUSTER XI
S.No |
|
Present Mining Landuse (n ha) |
Post- Mining
Landuse (in ha) |
1. |
Running quarry |
|
|
Backfilled |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Not Backfilled |
Nil |
Nil |
|
2. |
Abandoned quarry |
|
|
Backfilled |
19.24 |
Nil |
|
Not Backfilled |
14.43 |
Nil |
|
3. |
External |
Nil |
Nil |
4. |
Service building/ mine infrastructure |
155.88 |
114.96 |
5. |
|
621.68 |
448.10 |
6. |
Agriculture land |
794.57 |
794.57 |
8. |
|
80.44 |
80.44 |
9. |
Plantation/reclamation |
185.60 |
498.89 |
10 |
Water body |
92.11 |
106.54 |
11. |
Barren land |
1375.47 |
1313.00 |
|
Fire Area |
17.08 |
Nil |
12. |
Others(rail, road etc) |
171.08 |
171.08 |
|
Total |
3527.58 |
3527.58 |
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 XI group of 8 mines
and one coal washery shall be prepared clearly bringing out the present status
of 8 mines in Cluster XI and Moonidih Washery 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 XI 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.
(xxxvii) Copy of
clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval, NOC
from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc.
(xxxviii) Grant of EC for the
closed mines would be reviewed at the time of application for EC.
(xxxix) A
Cell for implementation and monitoring of schemes and projects for
environmental and socio-economic issues would be constituted and studies on
impact of implementation of R&R and CSR would be undertaken periodically
once every 5 years.
Yours
faithfully,
(Dr.T.Chandini)
Director
Copy to: Member-Secretary,
Dhurva,