No. J-11015/190/2009-IA.II(M)
Government of India
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran Bhawan,
CGO Complex,
New Delhi-110510.
To
Dated: 24th August 2009
General
Manager (Env.),
M/s
South Eastern Coalfields Ltd.,
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
Sub: Rehar Expansion UGP (0.31 MTPA with a peak
production of 0.80 MTPA and expansion in ML area from 402 ha to 460 ha) of M/s South Eastern
Coalfields Ltd., in district Sarguja, M.P. - Terms of
Reference (TOR) – reg.
Sir,
This is with reference to
letter no. 43011/30/2009-CPAM dated 15th June 2009 regarding the
aforesaid proposal which was considered in the meeting of the Expert Appraisal
Committee (Thermal & Coal Mining Projects) held on 21st –22nd
July 2009. It was informed that the mining is by Bord & Pillar method
with caving. An area of 1.869 ha is for surface infrastructure. The project
does not envisage crushing and hence no CHP. Caving would begin at a depth of
37m. R&R involves land losers but does not involve displacement of people.
The
Committee desired that a Subsidence Prediction Modeling should be carried out.
The Committee also desired that a provision of Rs. 5 per tonne of coal or 2.5 %
of the retain profits (whichever is higher) be made for CSR.
Based on the application along with documents and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following TOR:
(i) An
EIA-EMP Report should be prepared for 0.31 MTPA with a peak production of 0.80 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 0.31
MTPA with a peak production of 0.80 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. A Subsidence Prediction Modelling should be
carried out.
(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.
(xxiii) 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.
The Committee also desired that a provision of Rs.
5 per tonne of coal or 2.5 % of the retain profits (whichever is higher) be
made for CSR.
(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.
(xxxvi)
Submission of sample
test analysis of:
(xxviii) 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, Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board,
Paryavaran Parisar, E-5,
Arera
Colony, Bhopal – 462016