Report Part 1

APPENDIX I

(See Paragraph-6)

FORM 1

Note : If space provided against any parameter is inadequate, Kindly upload supporting document under 'Additional Attachments if any' at the last part of the Form1. Please note that all such Annexures must be part of single pdf document.

(I) Basic Information

S.No.

Item

Details

Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	N/A
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	149 Hectares of Quartz Mine of M/s. Rayalaseema Quartz Pvt.Ltd., Sy No: 01 Thumukunta Village, Galiveedu Mandal, Y.S.R. District, Andhra Pradesh.
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/AP/MIN/82669/2018
Project Cost	300 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector	Non-Coal Mining

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

3.042 MTPA ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization	Expansion
Proposal Number	IA/AP/MIN/82668/2009
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)	J-11015/53/2009-IA
Uploaded EC letter	Annexure-Uploaded EC letter

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

149.00 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	Sy No: 01 Thumukunta Village, Galiveedu Mandal, Y.S.R. District, Andhra Pradesh.
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	Sy No: 01 Thumukunta Village, Galiveedu Mandal, Y.S.R. District, Andhra Prades
Town / Village	Thumukunta Village is located at a distance of 2.5 Km
State of the project	Andhra Pradesh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Andhra Pradesh	Kadapa	No Data

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	kadiri, 38 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Kadapa, 100 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Kadiri , 38 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

M/s. Rayalaseema Quartz Pvt.Ltd., 1012, High point 1, Palace Road, Bangalore- 560001 Cell:+91 9483364977

13.

Name of the Applicant

KNageswaraRao

14.

Registered Address

Permanent Address : Sri.K.Nageswara Rao Mg.Director 1012,High Point 1,Palace Road,Bangalore -560001

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	MS RAYALASEEMA QUARTZ PVT LTD
Name of the Applicant	KNageswaraRao
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	ManagaingDirecotr
Pin code	560001
E-mail	ecrayalaseema@gmail.com
Telephone No.	040-65582886
Fax No.	040-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency .	NIL

16.

Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/A

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?	Yes
Uploaded Order/Policy	Annexure-Uploaded order/policy

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?	No
(a) Name of the Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/A

(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 Mining operations envisaged for the proposed plan period & during the tenure of the lease period involves change in land use/topography covering an extent 149 Hectares. The subject area consists of Quartz mineral. The proposed permanent/temporary change in land use or land cover for the ensuing Plan period is given in Mining Plan.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

There will be clearance of existing vegetation wherever required. However, as the existing vegetation density in the mine lease is only about 0.4, no heavy clearance of vegetation will be required. There are no existing buildings in the lease area and hence no proposal of clearance of existing buildings is made.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

The proposed mining activities will result in change/creation of new land use. The waste lands in this part of the region will be judiciously & scientifically explored & systematically worked so as to create a good Mining methodology for proper utilization of the Quartz deposits in view of Quartz Conservation and Development Rules apart from proper reclamation of the subject area for creation of new land use to suit the local requirement i.e. Afforestation of the Mining lease area, developme

1.4

Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Yes

The area has been studied for estimation of Quartz reserves by Geological Mapping. Accordingly reserves have been calculated & Mine Plan & Scheme Prepared & submitted to Department of Mines & Geology and got the approvals.

1.5

Construction works?

Since this is a Existing Mining, construction/erection of temporary structures for mines office, rest shelter, first aid station, sanitation etc., are proposed on non-mineralized areas of Mining lease.

1.6

Demolition works?

No demolition works involved

1.7

Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

No major housing for construction workers is envisages at the mines

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Not applicable

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Not applicable

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

As the Mining activities are expected to continue further & only a small portion of the lease area is exposed for Mining, proposed reclamation programme involves only Afforestation works and other Environmental Protection measures like, retaining walls, and toe drains etc., during the first plan period.

1.11

Dredging?

Not Applicable

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not Applicable

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

About 30,42,725 TPA of Quartz will be extraction by operations such as opencast manual method with Drilling & Blasting, loading and unloading.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Not applicable – The Quartz is transported directly to requirements of the user industry/buyers for shipment.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes

There will be no liquid effluent generated from the proposed Mining activities. Hence no treatment is proposed. Externally dumps are to be stabilized with afforestation. The Mining pit shall also help in storage/ collection of rain water.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

No separate township is proposed for the mining project.

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Yes

Haul roads will be constructed in the lease area. No new rail network or sea route is proposed for the mining project.

1.18

New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Yes

Approach road for the mine lease from the foothill will be constructed. No other major road, rail, air or waterborne transport network is envisaged for the mining project.

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

No such diversions are envisaged.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No such diversions are envisaged.

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

No such diversions are envisaged.

1.22

Stream crossings?

No streams exist

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Part of the water required for the mining activities will be sourced from groundwater resources.

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

The rainwater constitutes the drainage system of the area. Except this no other perennial watercourses exist in this area.

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes

The mined out minerals will be transported to consumers by trucks directly manually.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No dismantling works are envisaged.

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

Yes

Temporary change in land use pattern occurs. The existing scanty vegetative land will be converted into lush green cover.

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

No major influx is envisaged due to the mining project, as the total manpower required during operational stage will be only 150 including labour & will be met from the local area only

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not envisaged

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Not envisaged

1.31

Any other actions?

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

149 Hectares

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Total 50 KLD of water is required. Out of that 35 KLD is used for dust suppression, 10 KLD is used for Domestic purpose and 05 KLD is used for green belt. The water source is outside the lease area for water requirement. Domestic wastewater is being disposed to septic tank followed by soak pit.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Not applicable

2.4

Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes

The construction material required for the project shall be sourced locally. However, no major constructional material requirement is envisaged

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not applicable

2.6

Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW)

Yes

This is a opencast manual method with drilling and blasting Hence, energy and fuels consumption is required.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

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

No major storage of fuel oils

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

Not envisaged

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Yes

Living standards of the surrounding, villagers will improved due to availability of better infrastructure, health care and educational facilities.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

Not envisaged

3.5

Any other causes

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

About 11,78,525 TPA of overburden will be generated.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

No generation of municipal waste is envisaged

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

No generation of hazardous waste is envisaged

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

No other major solid wastes are envisaged

4.5

Surplus product

Not envisaged

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Not envisaged

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Not envisaged

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Not envisaged

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Not envisaged

4.10

Agricultural wastes

Not envisaged

4.11

Other solid wastes

Not envisaged

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

The only source of emissions from combustion of fuels is from excavators, compressors & haulage vehicles i.e. Tractors/tippers. The emissions from the same are very minimum & hence insignificant to cause any adverse effects.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Fugitive dust will only be generated from mining activities. Adequate control measures will be taken to control fugitive dust.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Fugitive dust will be generated from material handling activities. Dust Suppression by water sprinklers will be provided to prevent the fugitive dust emissions

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

No major construction activities are envisaged

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes

Dust will be generated during Excavation and transportation of minerals and it will be controlled. However, there is no possibility of any odor generation as there are no organic solvents / processes involved.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

Not envisaged

5.7

Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

Not envisaged

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Not envisaged

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

The Noise generation at the Mine site will be due to transportation vehicles and drilling & occasional blasting, but the noise levels shall be within permissible limits.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Not envisaged

6.3

From construction or demolition

No major construction / demolitions are envisaged

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

Noise (about 80 dB(A) will be generated during blasting operation, which will be instantaneous in nature.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Not envisaged

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Not envisaged

6.7

From any other sources

Not envisaged

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

No major storages are envisaged and hence, no risk of contamination of land or contamination of land or water is envisaged.

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

No wastewater generation is envisaged from mining activities. There will not be any external discharge or wastewater.

7.3

By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Not envisaged

7.4

From any other sources

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

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

No risk of accidents is envisaged as there will be no major storage of hazardous substances.

8.2

From any other causes

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

The proposed project sits is a hillock area, hence, there is no possibility of site get affected by floods, cloud bursts etc

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

Supporting and ancillary development will take place. No major developments envisaged. Not envisaged Not envisaged Not envisaged

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

Not envisaged

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

Ancillary industries will be developed as a consequence.

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary

Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

No protected areas exist in 10-km radius area

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

State, National boundaries

Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

Defence installations

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Thumukunta is the nearest village located at a distance of 2.5 km from ML area

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes

Hospitals & Schools and small temples are existing within 10 km radial distance from the proposed mine area

Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

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

The area is not known for these natural hazards

(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)	Annexure-Additional attachments
5	Uploaded Approval of mining Plan	Annexure-Uploaded Approval of mining plan

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 Applicant	KNageswaraRao
Designation	ManagaingDirecotr
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	MS RAYALASEEMA QUARTZ PVT LTD
Address	Permanent Address : Sri.K.Nageswara Rao Mg.Director 1012,High Point 1,Palace Road,Bangalore -560001