No. J-11015/651/2007-IA.II(M)
Government of
Ministry of Environment &
Forests
Paryavaran Bhawan,
CGO Complex,
New Delhi-110510.
To
Dated:
M/s
Mahandai Coalfields Ltd.,
Hirakhand Bundia UGP, Orient Area,
At P.O. Brajrajnagar,
Dist. Jharsuguda,
ORISSA – 768 216.
Sub: Hirakhand
Bundia UGP (0.54 MTPA to 0.95 MTPA) of M/s Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. located in
Dist. Jharsuguda, Orissa - Terms of Reference
(TOR) – reg.
Sir,
This is with reference to consideration of the aforesaid
proposal in the EAC (T&C) in the meeting held on 30th
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
expansion from 0.54 MTPA to 0.95 MTPA rated capacity based on the generic
structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006.
(ii)
An EIA-EMP Report should be prepared for a peak
capacity of 0.95 MTPA expansion/ incremental production of 0.95
MTPA (expansion from 0.54 MTPA to 0.95 MTPA) addressing the impacts of the
project including the aspects of mineral transportation and issues of impacts
on hydrogeology, plan for conservation of flora/fauna and afforestation/
plantation programme. Baseline data collection can be for any season except
monsoon.
(iii)
The EIA-EMP report should cover the impacts and management
plan for the project 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
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on impacts including
prediction modelling for 0.95 MTPA (expansion from 0.54 MTPA to 0.95 MTPA) of coal
production based on approval of project/Mining Plan.
(iv)
A Study area map of the core zone and 10km area of the
buffer in addition to delineating the major topographical features such as the
land use, drainage, locations of habitats, major construction including
railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines an d 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.
(v)
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) and grazing land and wasteland.
(vi)
Contour map at 3m interval along with Site plan of the mine
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
and modification of thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds,
proposed diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc., highways, passing
through the lease.
(vii)
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 and acquired for mining operations.
(viii)
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. Since the project is an existing
one, 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 along
with the classification under the Wild Life Protection Act should be furnished.
(ix)
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.
(x)
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 and the impact on the existing
users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xi)
Collection of one-season (non-monsoon) primary base-line
data on environmental quality – air (SPM, RPM, SOx and NOx), noise, water
(surface and groundwater), soil.
(xii)
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
will be drawn and Prediction Modelling of AAQ (ISCT-3 (Revised) or latest available
modelling) will be carried out. Monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines.
Parameters for water testing for both ground as per ISI standards and surface
water as CPCB guidelines.
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(xiii)
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.
(xiv)
Detailed water balance should be provided. The break up of
water requirement as per different activates 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.
(xv)
Impact of choice of 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. 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 haul roads 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 of agricultural
land for mining operations and whether the land can be restored for
agricultural use post mining.
(xxi)
Study on subsidence, measures for mitigation/prevention of
subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction an d its use during min e
operation, safety issues.
(xxii)
Occupational health issues. Baseline data on the health of
the population of the study area and measures for occupational health and
safety of the personnel and manpower for the mine.
(xxiii)
Including 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.
(xxiv)
Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with measures for
minimising use of natural resources – water, land, energy, raw
materials/mineral, etc.
(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 made 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.
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.
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(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 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.
(viii) Mining Sector questionnaire should be
submitted.
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, Orissa State Pollution Control
Board, Parivesh Bhawan, A/118,
Nilkanthanagar, Unit VIII, Bhubaneshwar – 751012.