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 TIRAP OCP
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/AS/CMIN/81278/2018
Project Cost 9574.47 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector Coal Mining
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 0.75 MTY 586.91 Ha ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0.60 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 projectLatitudes: 27o16’44”- 27o18’21” N Longitude: 95o46’48”- 95o48’03” Survey of India Topo-sheet No.: 83M/15
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.Latitudes: 27o16’44”- 27o18’21” N Longitude: 95o46’48”- 95o48’03” Survey of India Topo-sheet No.: 83M/15
Town / VillageTIRAP VILLAGE LEDO PO
State of the projectAssam
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)AssamTinsukiaMargherita
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Ledo, 6 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Dibrugarh, 80 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Tinsukia , 50 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) OFFICE OF GENERAL MANAGER, NORTH EASTERN COALFIELDS, MARGHERITA, TINKUSIA
13. Name of the Applicant Saundaryya
14. Registered Address General Manager , North Eastern Coalfields, Coal India Limited, PO- Margherita, PS- Margherita, Dist- Tinsukia, Assam, Pin- 786181
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company NORTH EASTERN COALFIELDS, COAL INDIA LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Saundaryya
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) GM
Pin code 786181
E-mail gm.nec.cil@coalindia.in
Telephone No. 3751-220283
Fax No. 3751-03751220354
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? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/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?Yes
StatusApplication for Forest Clearance yet to be submitted
(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?Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)289.00 ha.
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 CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/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 total land for proposed project is 586.91 Ha. land use pattern during mining is as follows. Total Quarry area is 228.04 and external and internal dump area is 303.88 Ha. and infrastructure is 48.39 Ha. Colony + R&R area = 6.6 Ha
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes the proposed land use is as given in pt 1.1. This needs clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings. Some demolition work will be required after shifting of population Mulang 1 and Mulang 2 Villages.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes New land uses will be created due to opening of mines. Better land use will be achieved by proper backfilling and reclamation after mine closure. The external OB dumps will also be technically and biologically reclaimed.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Bore-holes at a density of 20 boreholes/sq.km has been drilled in the block area of 2.98 sq. kms.
1.5 Construction works? No Nil
1.6 Demolition works? Yes Due to shifting of Mulang 1 and Mulang 2 Villages, certain demolition work will be required for undertaking mining operations. About 202 PAFs are to be rehabilitated.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary sites will be used for construction. Since outsourcing has been planned, temporary sites for mining workers will also be required.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations No Not applicable
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Not applicable
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes All the external and internal dumps will be technically and biologically reclaimed.
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Coal production through shovel-dumper combination. No manufacturing process is involved.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes 79 Mm3 of OB will be dumped externally and 90.40 Mm3 internally in the quarry. Coal shall be stored temporarily in stock yard. Explosives, detonators along with Booster shall be used for blasting and will be stored at existing magazine building of Tikak which is approved by Controller of Explosives
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes The OB will be disposed as external dumps and as backfilling in mine voids. It will be technically and biologically reclaimed. 1. ETP has been provided for treatment of Mine Discharges as the water is acidic due to presence of Pyrite band. 2. ETP for workshop will be provided to have facilities for TSS and oil & grease removal. 3. Oily sludge will be disposed off in impervious lined pit. Oil & grease will be collected in drums and auctioned.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Housing facilities exist to accommodate manpower of Tirap OCP.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No No additional road or rail is required for this project.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Not required
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not required
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not required
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not required
1.22 Stream crossings? No Not required
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Potable water 0.03 MGD and 1.31 MGD industrial demand.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No change in water bodies or land surface affecting drainage pattern is anticipated.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes The transport arrangement will be provided for contractual manpower working in the projects.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes As a detailed component of the Mine Closure Plan, a decommissioning plan will be developed towards the final stage preferably 5 years prior to tentative closure of mine. Details will be provided in the Mine closure Chapter of EMP/EIA report.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No i) Back filling of quarry ii) Water harvesting in the left out void. iii) Bio- reclamation of the back fill and external dump area. Above on-going activities will generate positive environmental benefits.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes The project is proposed to be operated on outsourcing basis. Therefore influx of people on long-term basis is not anticipated. Other people for mining or allied activities will be attracted to provide services / education, etc.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No The reclamation will be carried out using native tree species.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Mining and its related activities require clearing of vegetation. So there will be likely disturbance of native species temporarily. However, efforts will be made to compensate the same through plantation of indigenous / local species as far as possible to compensate the loss of vegetation
1.31 Any other actions? No Nil
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 Govt land 208.52 Ha, Ten. land51.43 Ha,Forest land 289.00 Ha and lease land 37.96 Ha.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes total demand 1.34 MGD. Potable demand 0.03 MGD and industrial demand 1.31 MGD.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Balance mineable reserve (Mt) = 10.94 MT (as per RPR May,2018 of CMPDI)
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes The solid waste generated during mining shall be used for construction of haul road and for toe wall of the dumps. This is an existing project and no major construction for colony and other infrastructure is envisaged.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No timber is required for the project
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Estimated annual energy consumption is 2.48 MkWh. Tirap Colliery is an existing mine and source of electric power for this project is from Ledo substation of Assam State Electricity Board which is located at distance of around 4 km from the mine. A 11KV/3.3kV substation is existing in this mine which is receiving power from from Ledo substation.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No nil
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 Used Oil 200 L/annum, Used batteries 15 nos. /annum and Filters & filter materials in 100 nos are being used. Disposal of these hazardous wastes are being done by third party agencies as per Hazardous waste management rules 2016.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Extreme care is being taken as per extant rules of regulations of DGMS so that no worker suffers from any occupational health hazard. Health of workers will checked regularly under periodical medical examination (PME) in which each worker is covered in a span of 3 & 5 years for employee aged above 45 years and below 45 years respectively
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? No It will rather promote welfare of local community through CSR efforts.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Nil
3.5 Any other causes No Nil
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 Total OB estimated in the mine life is 169.40 million m3. A part of it is being dumped in externally and remaining is proposed to be backfilled into mine voids
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes The municipal wastes including domestic solid waste generated is 12 tons per month (approx) for colony, canteen and offices. This waste is being collected and dumped into mine void and covered with OB
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes The Hazardous waste will be handled by authorized outsourcing agencies as per Hazardous waste management rules 2016.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Nil
4.5 Surplus product No Nil
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No Sludge from STP will be used as farm yard manure after drying.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Demolition waste to be generated during the mine life and post closure will be dumped into mine void and covered with OB.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes To be surveyed off for disposal subsequently.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No NIl
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes Sludge of ETP/ neutralization pond will be appropriately disposed off in a sustainable manner.
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 Operation of HEMM and transportation activities of mining leads to generation of SO2 and NOX. However the population of HEMM and Transport trucks is low. Analysis of data carried out in nearby existing mines reveals that the quantity of pollutants substances are within permissible limits.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes During production process there is generation of dust particles by mining activities. Control measures have been adopted to minimize the pollutants by deploying sprinklers etc during mine activities. Air pollution control measures will further be adopted at strategic locations like railway siding, haul roads etc. depending upon the quarterly air monitoring results, any action required for control air pollution shall be implemented.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes During handling or storage or transport dust particle are likely to be generated. However suitable mitigation measures will be adopted to minimize the pollutants.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Emissions from HEMM and other sources. However, this is being controlled by regular maintenance.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During construction vehicles will ply leading to dust generation. Dust will be controlled by water spraying on roads. Septic tank & soak pit combination will be provided for temporary hutment for the construction workers.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not applicable
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Not applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Nil
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 Noise is being generated due to operation of HEMM & other machineries. Regular monitoring is being carried out for noise level measurement every quarterly and the results are found to be within the permissible limits.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes The workmen associated with the operation of HEMM are provided with personal protective devices like ear plugs, sound proof HEMM cabins. Greenbelts in and around the mine periphery.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Negligible
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes During blasting, noise will be instantaneous which is being maintained by controlled blasting technique as specified by DGMS guidelines.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Suitable measures will be provided.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Nil
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 Sources of Hazardous wastes are Used oil, used batteries and filter material. These wastes are being handled by authorized agencies as per Hazardous waste management rules 2016.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes No additional sewage sludge will be generated. Oily sludge generated is disposed in impervious lined pit. Mine Pumped out water which are acidic in nature is treated at Mine ETP/ Neutralization Pond with Hydrated Lime and treated water will be used for industrial purpose like dust suppression, washing of HEMM, Plantation sites etc. to achieve Zero Discharge to the extent possible.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Fugitive emission into air will be maintained within prescribed limits and plantation will be done to reduce fugitive dust in the surroundings.
7.4 From any other sources No Nil
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Nil
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 exists on account of storage and use of explosives and fuel. However Safety precautions are taken to avoid such risks. Minimum quantity of explosive duly approved by Chief Controller of Explosive will be kept in magazine. Blasting will be carried out by blasting personnel certified by DGMS. In case of fire, necessary firefighting arrangement has been provided to deal with.
8.2 From any other causes Yes Risk of accidents during operation of the project may arise due to the following reasons : Land sliding in OB dump & mine pit Mine inundation Blasting Fire Loading/Unloading & Transportation:
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes Although the project site falls under seismically active zone (Zone-V), chances of landslides can’t be ruled out. The building and the infrastructure will be constructed as per BIS code after considering the seismic intensity. However the mine is being operated as per provisions laid down by DGMS rules.
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 Economic growth associated with coal mining activities lead to semi-urban development, improvement of social and living standard. This supports development of ancillary and supporting industries and other related activities through generation of direct and indirect employment to the local community. The coal mining will have: • Direct Manpower • Indirect manpower for out sourcing coal and OB extraction Secondary employment through coal transportation and other commercial activities
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes Some of the activity enumerated at 9.1 above could assume permanent residency that will sustain growth mechanism in the area. Degraded land will be biologically reclaimed and would undergo transformation over time which would have positive impact on environment.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Activities detailed out in previous paragraphs do culminate in conjunction with local set up and has set precedence of economic development leading to overall socio-economic growth of the area.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Coal occurs in layers which may continue up to large distances. Associated mining activity with numerous such closely located activities could have cumulative impact.
(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 1. Kotha RF – 9 km 2. Tirap RF – 9 km 3. Tipang Rf – 6 km Upper Dihng RF – 8.5 km
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes 1. Kotha RF – 9 km 2. Tirap RF – 9 km 3. Tipang RF – 6 km 4. Railway Line with North – 30 m 5. Public Road – 50 m 6. Upper Dihng RF – 8.5 km 7. Buri Dehing river – 5.5 km 8. Tirap River – 100 m
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes 1. Kotha RF – 9 km 2. Tirap RF – 9 km 3. Tipang RF – 6 km 4. Upper Dihng RF – 8.5 km
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes 1. Buri Dehing river – 5.5 km 2. Tirap River – 100 m
5 State, National boundaries Yes State of Arunachal Pradesh - 1.2..Km
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes 1. Public Road – 50 m
7 Defence installations Yes No defense installation within core zone. Cantonment area for army and paramilitary is located by the side of national highway No. 38 which is about 3.5 km away from the quarry.
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Ledo urban area (Not declared town) is located at a distance of about 1.5 km. which is not very densely populated.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes 1. Margherita Central Hospital – 5 kms 2. Vivekananda Kendriya Vidhyalaya – 4 kms
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Nil
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Nil
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 Yes Area falls under sesmic zone V, therefore susceptible to earthquakes.
(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
5Uploaded Approval of mining PlanN/A
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 07 Jun 2019
2.NAPlease see our observations dated 28/3/2019 for the needful. 18 May 2019
3.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 16 May 2019
4.NAPlease inform about environmental clearance for the project, if any, and justify admissibility of the proposal in terms of this Ministry's Notification dated 6/4/2018. 28 Mar 2019
5.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 08 Feb 2019
6.NAKindly furnish following 2. Authority letter from competent authority of the PP in respect of person making the application needs to be submitted as instead of uploading the same a copy of approval obtained from the Ministry of Labour has been uploaded. 2. Examination of the High Resolution Google Satellite Imagery revealed that boundary of the Tirap OC is overlapping with the boundary of Tikak OC. A clarification in this regard along with lease boundaries of both the leases depicted on the SoI toposheet may be submitted along with soft coppies of KML/Shape files 31 Dec 2018
7.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 20 Dec 2018
8.NAPlease inform operational status of the coal mining project, and the details of EC, if any. Also, please justify admissibility of the proposal vis-a-vis provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 and/or directives of the Ministry in this regard. 21 Nov 2018
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterFresh Application / Resubmission for Tirap OCP of North Eastern Coalfields for grant of ToR / EC under EIA Notification, 2006 14 Dec 2020
2. ADS Raise LetterPls see the enclosed letter for your perusal 06 Nov 2020
(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 ApplicantSaundaryya
DesignationGM
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)NORTH EASTERN COALFIELDS, COAL INDIA LIMITED
AddressGeneral Manager , North Eastern Coalfields, Coal India Limited, PO- Margherita, PS- Margherita, Dist- Tinsukia, Assam, Pin- 786181
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