No.
J-11015/348/2010-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 4th
March, 2011
To
The
State Geologist
Department of Industries & Commerce,
Government of Punjab,
17, Bays Building, Sector – 17, Chandigarh.
Sub: Sand, Gravel quarry of M/s Department of
Industries and Commerce, village Dyapur, H.B.No. 265, Tehsil Nangal, District
Rup Nagar, Punjab (52.68 ha) – Prescribing of TOR - Regarding.
Reference is invited to your letter no. nil dated
27.10.2010 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
extraction of 1,90,000 TPA of Sand from the bed of river Soan, village
Dyapur, H.B.No. 265, Tehsil Nangal, District Rup Nagar, Punjab. The
mine lease area is 52.68 ha. Mining
will be opencast semi-mechanised along the centre of the river bed keeping both
shores unaffected. Depth of mining will
be 3 m.
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 December 22-24,
2010, the following TORs were prescribed which are now issued in compliance to
the order of the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana dated 15.2.2011 in
C.M. no. 1829 of 2011 in CWP no. 13706 of 2009.
1) 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 and should be in the name of the lessee.
2) A copy of the document in support of the fact that the proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine should be given.
3)
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
(length and breadth of the river stretch), mode of working, working shift,
transportation of mineral, restriction, if any imposed for working etc.
4)
Involvement of forestland, if any, in the project and status of
forestry clearance should be given.
5)
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.
6)
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.
7)
Land use plan of the mine lease area should
be prepared to encompass pre-operational, operational and post operational
phases.
8)
Impact of the project on the wildlife in the surrounding and any other
protected area and accordingly detailed mitigation measures required should be
worked out with cost implications.
9)
The vegetation in the RF / PF in the study area, if any, should be
indicated.
10)
A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the mining project
on wildlife of the area including aquatic life.
11)
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 supported by a location map duly
authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance from the Chief
Wildlife Warden for operating the mine within 10 km of the National
Park/Sanctuary, if any, should also be obtained and furnished.
12) 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 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.
13) Impact of the project on land use including change
of river course, if any should be given.
14) 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.
15)
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.
16) 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.
17)
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.
18)
Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite
quantity of water for the project should be provided.
19) Impact of the project on the water quality should be
assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required should be provided.
20) 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.
21) Quantity of solid waste generation, if any, should
be estimated and details for its disposal and management should be provided.
22) Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the
project should be evaluated. 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 should be
estimated. Arrangement for improving
the infrastructure, if contemplated including action to be taken by other
agencies such as State Government, if any, should be covered.
23) Details of the infrastructure facilities to be
provided for the mine workers should be furnished.
24) 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 should be provided.
25) Occupational health impacts of the project activity
should be anticipated and reported and proposed preventive measures indicated.
These alongwith details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical
medical examination schedules and medical facilities proposed to be provided
should be incorporated in the EMP.
26) Measures of socio economic influence to the local
community, proposed to be provided by project proponent should be spelt
out. As far as possible, quantitative
dimensions should be given.
27)
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.
28) Public
hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same along
with time bound action plan to implement the same should be provided.
29)
Details of litigation
pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed by any Court
of Law against the project should be given.
30) 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
surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features,
drainage and mining area.
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, Department of Environment, Govt. of Punjab, Punjab Civil
Secretariat, Chandigarh.
2. The
Chairman, Punjab State Pollution Control Board, Vatavaran Bhawan, Nabha Road,
Patiala- 147 001.
3. The
Conservator of Forests (C), Ministry of Environment & Forests, Regional
Office (NZ), Bays No. 24-25, Sector 31-A, Dakshin Marg, Chandigarh-160 030.
4. Guard
File.
(Dr. S.K. Aggarwal)
Director