APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
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(I) Basic Information
S.No.Item Details
Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Coromandel Limestone Mine (Captive Limestone Mine), Chilamkur Unit Of The India Cements Limited - Increase Of Limestone Production From 2.0 to 5.5 Million Tonnes Per Annum (Total Excavation at 5.5 MTPA Limestone production is 5.85 MTPA (Limestone : 5.5 MTPA + Top Soil : 0.35 MTPA)
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/AP/MIN/112409/2019
Project Cost 5000 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector Non-Coal Mining
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Increase of Production from 2.0 to 5.5 MTPA. Total Excavation at 5.5 MTPA Limestone production is 5.85 MTPA (Limestone : 5.5 MTPA + Top Soil : 0.35 MTPA) Area: 602.137 Ha. ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/AP/MIN/112408/2006
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11015/513/2007-IA II(I)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. Limestone-2.0 MTPA /602.137 Ha ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectChilamkur Village, Yerraguntla Mandal, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh State
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.1117, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1225, 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233, 1234, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1239, 1240, 1259, 1260, 1261, 1262, 1263, 1264, 1265, 1266, 1267, 1268, 1269, 1270, 1271, 1272, 1273, 1274, 1275, 1276, 1278, 1279, 1280, 1281, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287, 1288, 1289, 1290, 1291, 1292, 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1299, 1300, 1301, 1302, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313, 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1325, 1326, 1327, 1328,1329, 1330, 1331, 1332, 1333, 1334, 1335, 1336, 1337, 1338, 1339, 1340, 1341, 1342, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1347, 1349, 1350, 1351, 1352, 1354, 1355, 1356, 1357, 1358, 1359, 1360, 1361, 1362, 1363, 1364, 1365, 1367, 1368, 1369, 1370, 1371, 1372, 1373, 1374, 1375, 1376, 1378, 1379, 1380, 1381, 1382, 1383, 1384, 1385, 1386, 1387, 1388, 1389, 1390, 1391, 1392, 1393, 1394, 1395, 1396, 1397, 1398, 1399, 1400, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1410, 1411, 1412, 1413, 1414, 1415, 141
Town / VillageChilamkur Village, Yerraguntla Mandal
State of the projectAndhra Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Andhra PradeshKadapaNo Data
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Kalamala RS – Adjacent, 0 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Kadapa Airport, 31.0 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Kadapa , 38 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Chilamkur village in Yerraguntla Mandal, Y.S.R.Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.
13. Name of the Applicant Injeti
14. Registered Address Coromandel Twers 93,Karpagam Avenue Santhome High Road RA Puram Chennai
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company India Cements Ltd.,
Name of the Applicant Injeti
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Senior Vice President (Corporate Affairs)
Pin code 500016
E-mail ccp_gmoffice@indiacements.co.in
Telephone No. 044-28572100
Fax No. 044-28526311
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? Yes
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? Yes
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberJ-11011/126/2011-IA.II (I)
Date of submission02/08/2018
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?Yes
(a) Name of the CourtTaluk Courts
(b) Name of the Sub court
(c) Case No.250/2019
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectCredible Action case is pending under EPA, 1986. In the 1st class Magistrate Court, Kamalapuram, YSR Kadapa District. AP. with CC No. 250/2019. Orders not issued yet
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes The total mining lease area of 602.137 Ha is private own land of ICL. Landuse at the end of lease period Area of Excavation - 193.76 Ha, Soil storage (Temporary)- 67.52 Ha, Infrastructure - 0.16 Ha, Roads (Mines)-8.00 Ha, Barrier Zone ( 7.50 mts inside with respect to MLB)-12.10 Ha, Safety Zone for Railway Line (105 mts buffer either side)- 68.28 Ha, Safety Zone for Roads -16.05 Ha ,Non Mineral Zone - 54.53 Ha and Undisturbed area - 181.737 Ha.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No Not required.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes At the end of Mine Lease period (lease period upto 17.11.2031)), about 193.76 Ha will be mined-out area. Part of the minedout area will be backfilled and some part will be developed as Water Reservoir. An area of 146.25 Ha will be developed under greenbelt for the lease period and 182.95 Ha for the life of mine which includes 7.5 m safety barrier zone and non - mineral bearing zone, safety zone for different features and backfilled parts of the mine.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Existing mine and no construction nor investigation is required.
1.5 Construction works? No A Sub-station, Mines office, auto garage etc., are existing.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works are involved as no structures are existing at present in the mining lease area.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No No construction work is involved.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes A Sub-station, Mines office, auto garage etc., are existing.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground works are involved. However, mining operations will be carried out below the ground level adopting open cast mining method
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes An area of 146.25 Ha will be developed under greenbelt for the lease period and 182.95 Ha for the life of mine which includes 7.5 m safety barrier zone and non - mineral bearing zone, safety zone for different features and backfilled parts of the mine.
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging is involved
1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structures as the mining lease is in landlocked area
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Mining operations are carried out by fully mechanized open-cast mining method
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? No Limestone produced from this mine will be transported from mine to crusher through haul roads. After crushing limestone will be transported to plant through conveyor belt.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes No overburden will be generated during mining operation. Top soil generated will be utilized for afforestation and backfilling.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No The facilities like colony, school, recreation etc., are common with the existing cement plant.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Existing roads will be utilized.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Existing infrastructure will be utilized.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No The railway line is passing through the mining lease area which will not be disturbed and barrier zone for road will be afforested. No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements are proposed.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No No transmission lines or pipelines are passing through the mine area.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Hydrology of the area will not be altered.
1.22 Stream crossings? No No perennial streams are passing within mine lease area.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No For mining operations the ground or surface water will not be used.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Mining operations will not intersect ground water table.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Number of trucks carrying limestone from mine pit to crusher will be increased.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes After exhaustion of minerals, the mined out area will be reclaimed and rehabilitated as proposed in the Progressive Mine Closure Plan.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Yes During decommissioning there will be positive impact on environmental attributes due to reclamation and rehabilitation measures.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes 20 additional people will be required for proposed expansion. Available mining machinery will be upgraded for higher capacity production.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No alien species to be introduced.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not applicable
1.31 Any other actions? No None
2 Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes The total mining lease area of 602.137 Ha, is private own land of ICL. No agricultural operations are involved in the area
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD No The water requirement is met from the mine pit. The total requirement of water at enhanced production of 5.5 MTPA is 180 m3/day.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Limestone : 5.5 MTPA Total Excavation at 5.5 MTPA Limestone production is 5.85 MTPA (Limestone : 5.5 MTPA + Top Soil : 0.35 MTPA)
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No A Sub-station, Mines office, auto garage etc., already exist.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No timber will be used.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) No The power required for illumination will be supplied from grid / Captive Power Plant.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No None
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies Yes Deep-hole blasting is carried out with explosives. The waste oil/Used Lead Acid Batteries are considered as Hazardous waste. The same are stored in the designated storage area in plant and is disposed as per rules.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No diseases are caused.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The mining operations bring improvement in the socio-economic levels in the study area.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No ICL is taking all precautions to mitigate the impacts due to mining operations
3.5 Any other causes No None
4 Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes A total quantity of 10.30 million cum of top soil is estimated to be generated at the end of mine life, (3.31 million cum of top soil is estimated to be generated at the end of Lease Period) from the mining activity which will be used for afforestation and part backfilling mined out pit.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Municipal waste gets generated in the colony and is disposed from there.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes The waste oil/Used Lead Acid Batteries are considered as Hazardous waste. The same will be stored in the designated storage area in plant and will be disposed as per rules.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No None
4.5 Surplus product No No surplus product will be generated.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No No sewage sludge will be generated on daily basis.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No demolition works are involved as no structures are existing at present in the mining lease area.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No At the time of abandonment of mine, the machinery will be shifted to other operating mines of the company and redundant machinery shall be disposed of by selling to authorized recycle vendors.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No contamination of soils is anticipated
4.10 Agricultural wastes No None
4.11 Other solid wastes No No solid waste will be generated.
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Emissions from the IC engines of mining machinery.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Fugitive dust is generated from the mining activities.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive dust is generated from the mining activities.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Dust emissions for short duration during construction of site services
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste No Dust generation is there during mining operation.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No incineration activities are involved.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No open air burning is proposed except for blasting
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No None
6 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes Expected noise from Drilling and Excavators – 80-85 dB(A).
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Near Drilling Operation - 90-92 dB(A) Near Excavator - 83-85 dB(A); Near Tipper - 84-86 80-85 dB(A) Crushers : 83-85 dB (A)
6.3 From construction or demolition No None
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Generation of noise and vibration during blasting will be controlled by adopting blasting in controlled manner
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Dumpers / Tipper - 80-85 dB(A)
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No No lighting or cooling systems are proposed
6.7 From any other sources No None
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials Yes The wash water at work shop is passed through oil and grease trap before discharging for greenbelt development.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes approximately 8 m3/day, from toilets. The workshop waste water is passed through oil and grease trap before discharged for greenbelt development.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Dust emitted is suppressed by water sprinkling.
7.4 From any other sources No None
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not Applicable
8 Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Yes Handling of explosives results in risk of accidents. However, the same is handled by taking proper care.
8.2 From any other causes No None
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No The project is not likely be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage, either with floods, landslides and cloudburst, in the area. Mine area is located in seismic zone – III/ which is seismically least active zone.
9 Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated   by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:
  • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
  • housing development
  • extractive industries
  • supply industries
  • Other
 Yes The project would bring following benefits to the people of the surrounding villages: ? Generation of employment and improved standard of living; ? Establishment of small and medium scale engineering ancillaries, industries with cascading direct/ indirect employment opportunities; ? Increased revenue to the state by way of royalty, taxes and duties;
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes Mined out area will be partially backfilled and balance will be converted water reservoir
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Development of good landscape, water reservoir, greenbelt development.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes The cumulative impacts of own cement plant, other cement plant and mines will be there
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
 Yes Rajiv Gandhi National Park -9.03Km-NE
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Penneru River – 7.2 km – NNE Pageru River – 6.9 km - SE Pedda Vanka- 0.1 km - SSE
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Niduzuvvi RF – 2.5 km – S Kosinepalle RF- 3.4 km- WNW Rajiv Gandhi National Park -9.03Km-NE
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No None
5 State, National boundaries Yes None
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes State Highway - SH-31 - Bellary – Nellore-0.2km - S
7 Defence installations No None
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Proddutur-10km
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) No None
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Penneru River – 7.2 km – NE Pageru River – 6.9 km - SE Pedda Vanka- Adjacent (Outside ML area) Penneru River –Third order Stream - 1.2 km – NNW Niduzuvvi RF – 2.5 km – S Kosinepalle RF- 3.4 km- WNW
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No None
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects No Area falls under Seismically less active zone. i.e., Zone – III.
(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
1 Uploaded Proposed TOR File Annexure-TOR file
2 Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3 Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR) Annexure-PFR
4 Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file) NIL
5Uploaded Approval of mining PlanAnnexure-Uploaded Approval of mining plan
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
Authentic Production Details
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
      Additional Detail Sought : NIL
(V) Undertaking
I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
V.(i)
Name of ApplicantInjeti
DesignationSenior Vice President (Corporate Affairs)
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)India Cements Ltd.,
AddressCoromandel Twers 93,Karpagam Avenue Santhome High Road RA Puram Chennai
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