No. J-11015/243/2011-IA.II(M)
Government of
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran Bhawan,
CGO Complex,
New Delhi-110510.
To
Dated: 12th
January 2011
Director (tech.),
M/s Northern Coalfields Ltd.,
Singrauli, M.P.
Sub: Krishnashila OCP expansion coal
mining project (4 MTPA to 5 MTPA (Peak) in an area of 851.78 ha) of M/s Northern Coalfields Ltd., Dist. Sonebhadra,
U.P. - Terms of Reference (TOR)
– reg.
Sir,
This is with reference to letter no.
43011/35/2011-CPAM dated 07.10.2011 of Ministry of Coal enclosing the application for TOR for the
aforesaid project and its consideration in the meeting of EAC (T&C) held on
28th -29th November 2011. It
was informed that EC was obtained on 02.02.2005 for 4 MTPA, and the present proposal is for expansion to 5MTPA within
the existing ML area of 851.78 ha. It was informed that the production has reached 4 MTPA and there is no
plan to increase the production beyond 5 MTPA, which is the highest achievable
production. It was stated that there are 32 coal block in main Singrauli basin
(does not include Moher basin) of which 16 blocks are yet to be allotted, which
would yield about 15,000 MW. NCL has applied for 11 of these new blocks. It was stated that expansion to 5 MTPA is due to
favourable geo-mining condition and by increasing number of working days. There would be no
increase of lease area, no change in technology, no change in product mix, no
lease renewal. Future expansion, if any, would be done by amalgamation of Krishnashila
OCP and Khadia OCP which would take into account issues such as
Of the
total land requirement for the project of 851.78 ha, 720.89 ha is forest land,
120.60 ha is Government land and 10.29 ha is tenancy land. Quality of coal is D
and E. Of the total ML area of 851.78ha, 469.80 ha is for quarry, 164.80 ha is
for external dump,12 ha is for coal stock yard, 4 ha is for infrastructure,
15.75 ha is for road/railways, 25 ha green belt/afforested area, 2 ha is for
ETP, 10 ha is for CHP, 8.43 ha is for water body and140 ha for others. The
production capacity is to expand from 4 MTPA to 5 MTPA (peak). Mining
would be mechanised method by hydraulic extractor /shovel and dumper
combination. Ultimate working depth is 180m. It was clarified that ultimately,
there would be no void. The total balance
The Committee observed that the environmental
clearance is obtained on 02.02.2005, prior to EIA Notification 2006, and
therefore a fresh Public Hearing is required for expansion to 5 MTPA. The Committee
desired that since the project falls in the ‘Critically Polluted Area’ of
Singrauli, the mitigative measures to be taken to reduce the pollution in the
area under the Singuali Env.Action Plan’ prepared by MPPCB and UPPCB should be
incorporated as part of the EIA-EMP study. This
should include details of how the expansion will not increase the AAQ levels
which are already critical should be submitted as part of EIA-EMP. The
Committee observed that the Krishnashila projects falls in the catchment area
of Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar (GBPS) and large number of seasonal streams and
primary and secondary channels are originate from the hillocks and drain
towards the south into the GBPS. The Committee desired that a detailed “Hydro
geological study” is required of the area as part of the EIA-EMP Report. The Committee desired that a Detailed Area Drainage Study on the
cumulative impact of operation of such large capacity mines should be submitted
as part of EIA-EMP. The Committee desired that no final void should be left at
the post mining stage as OB from neighbouring mines should be brought and
details of integrated
The
Committee recommended TOR as given below:
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report
would be prepared for expansion from 4 MTPA to 5 MTPA rated
capacity within the existing ML area of 851.78
ha based on the generic structure
specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006.
(ii)
An EIA-EMP Report
would be prepared for expansion from 4 MTPA to 5 MTPA rated
capacity within the existing ML area of 851.78
ha and 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 expansion from 4 MTPA
to 5 MTPA
of coal production based on approval of project/Mining Plan for 5 MTPA.
Baseline data collection can be for any season except monsoon. The Committee desired that since the
project falls in the ‘Critically Polluted Area’ of Singrauli, the mitigative
measures to be taken to reduce the pollution in the area under the Singuali
Env.Action Plan’ prepared by MPPCB and UPPCB should be incorporated as part of
the EIA-EMP study. This should include details of how the
expansion will not increase the AAQ levels which are already critical should be
submitted as part of EIA-EMP. This should include details of how the expansion
will not increase the AAQ levels which are already critical should be submitted
as part of EIA-EMP. The Committee observed that the Krishnashila
projects falls in the catchment area of Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar (GBPS) and
large number of seasonal streams and primary and secondary channels are
originate from the hillocks and drain towards the south into the GBPS. The
Committee desired that a detailed “Hydro geological study” is required of the
area as part of the EIA-EMP Report. The Committee desired
that a Detailed Area Drainage Study on the cumulative impact of operation of
such large capacity mines should be submitted as part of EIA-EMP. The Committee
desired that no final void should be left at the post mining stage as OB from
neighbouring mines should be brought and details of integrated
(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.
LANDUSE DETAILS FOR OPENCAST PROJECT
|
S.N. |
LANDUSE |
Within
ML Area (ha) |
Outside
ML Area (ha) |
TOTAL |
|
1. |
Agricultural
land |
|
|
|
|
2. |
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
Wasteland |
|
|
|
|
4. |
Grazing
land |
|
|
|
|
5. |
Surface
water bodies |
|
|
|
|
6. |
Settlements |
|
|
|
|
7. |
Others
(specify) |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
(xii)
Break-up of lease/project area as
per mining operations (existing and expansion as per break-up given in Section
4 of Mining Questionnaire)
(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/forestland/grazing land.
(xiv)
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 along with
one-season met data coinciding with the same season for AAQ collection period.
(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. Values should be provided based on
desirable limits.
(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 area is occasionally
visited or used as a habitat by Schedule-I fauna, or if the project falls
within 15 km of an ecologically sensitive area, or used as a migratory corridor
then a comprehensive Conservation Plan should be prepared and submitted with
EIA-EMP Report and comments from the CWLW of the State Govt. also obtained and
furnished.
(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 Conceptual 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.
(xxvii) 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.
Table 1: Stage-wise Landuse and
Reclamation Area (ha)
|
S.N. |
Land use
Category |
Present (1st
Year) |
5th
Year |
10th
Year |
20th
year |
24th
Year (end of Mine life)* |
|
1. |
Backfilled
Area (Reclaimed with plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2. |
Excavated
Area (not reclaimed)/void |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
External
Reclaimed
with plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Reclaimed
Top soil dump |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
Green
Built Area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
Undisturbed
area (brought under plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. |
Roads
(avenue plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8. |
Area
around buildings and Infrastructure |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
110* |
110* |
110* |
110* |
110* |
* As a representative example
Table 2: Stage-wise Cumulative
|
S.N. |
YEAR* |
Green
Belt |
External
Dump |
Backfilled
Area |
Others (Undisturbed
Area/etc) |
TOTAL |
|||||
|
|
|
Area (ha) |
No. of
trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of
Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of
Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
|
1. |
1st
year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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2. |
3rd
year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
5th
year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
10th
yesr |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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5. |
15th
year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
20th
year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. |
25th
year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8. |
30th
year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9. |
34th
year (end of mine life) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10. |
34-37th
Year (Post-mining) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85 |
|
* As a representative
example
(xxviii) Conceptual
Final Mine Closure Plan, 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. Impact and
management of wastes and issues of rehandling (wherever applicable) and
backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
Table 3: Post-Mining Landuse Pattern
of ML/Project Area (ha)
A-
Existing Project (4 MTPA)
|
S.N. |
Land use
during Mining |
Land Use (ha) |
||||
|
1. |
External
|
|
Water
Body |
Public
Use |
Undisturbed |
TOTAL |
|
2. |
Top soil
Dump |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
Excavation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Roads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Built up
area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
Green
Belt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
Undisturbed
Area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
85 |
|
|
|
110 |
B-
Expansion Project (5 MTPA)
|
S.N. |
Land use
during Mining |
Land Use (ha) |
||||
|
1. |
External
|
|
Water
Body |
Public
Use |
Undisturbed |
TOTAL |
|
2. |
Top soil
Dump |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
Excavation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Roads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Built up
area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
Green
Belt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
Undisturbed
Area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
85 |
|
|
|
110 |
(xxix)
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.
(xxx)
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.
(xxxi)
Risk Assessment and Disaster
Preparedness and Management Plan.
(xxxii) Integrating
in the Env. Management Plan with measures for minimising use of natural
resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxxiii) Including
cost of EMP (capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and
final mine closure plan.
(xxxiv) The Committee observed that the environmental
clearance is obtained on 02.02.2005, prior to EIA Notification 2006, and
therefore a fresh Public Hearing is required for expansion to 5 MTPA. 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.
(xxxv) CSR
Plan along with details of villages and specific budgetary provisions (capital
and recurring) for specific activities over the life of the project.
(xxxvi) 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.
(xxxvii) In
built mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxx) Status of any litigations/ court cases
filed/pending in a Court/Tribunal on the project should be furnished.
(xxxxi) 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.
(xxxxii)
Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan
Approval,
NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept.
(if req.), etc. wherever applicable.
(A) FORESTRY CLEARANCE
|
TOTAL ML/PROJECT
AREA (ha) |
TOTAL FORESTLAND (ha) |
Date of FC |
Extent of forestland |
Balance area for which FC is yet to be obtained |
Status of appl. for diversion of forestland |
|
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|
If more than one, provide details of each FC |
|
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(B) MINING
PLAN/PROJECT APPROVAL
Date of Approval of
Mining Plan/Project Approval:
Copy
of Letter of Approval of Mining Plan/Project Approval
(xxxiii) Corporate Environment Responsibility:
a) The
Company must have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by the Board of
Directors.
b) The
Environment Policy must prescribe for standard operating process/procedures to
bring into focus any infringements/deviation/violation of the enviroental or
forest norms/conditions.
c) The
hierarchical system or Administrative Order of the company to deal with
environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the enviroental clearance
conditions must be furnished.
d) To have
proper checks and balances, the company should have a well laid down system of
reporting of non-compliances/violations of environmental norms to the Board of
Directors of the company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large.
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.
(viii) General Instructions for the preparation
and presentation before the EAC of TOR/EC projects of Coal Sector should be
incorporated/followed.
(viii) The aforesaid TOR has a validity of two
years only.
The
following additional points are also to be noted:
(i)
Grant of TOR does not necessarily
mean grant of EC.
(ii)
Grant of TOR/EC to the present
project does not necessarily mean grant of TOR/EC to the captive/linked
project.
(iii)
Grant of TOR/EC to the present
project does not necessarily mean grant of approvals in other regulations such
as the
(iv) Grant of EC is also
subject to Circulars issued under the EIA Notification 2006, which are
available on the MOEF website: www.envfor.nic.in
Yours faithfully,
(Dr.T.Chandini)
Director
Copy to: Member-Secretary,
Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, IIIrd Floor, PICUP Bhawan, Vibhuti
Khand, Gomti Nagar, LUCKNOW – 226 020.