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 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 Bailadila Iron Ore Mine, Deposit-11 Mining Lease (874.924 Ha) of M/s. NMDC Limited
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/CG/MIN/75153/2018
Project Cost 46963 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 11.30 Million tons per annum ROM Iron Ore. ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 874.924 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 projectKirandul, South Bastar Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh 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.Forest compartment No 1842 to 50, 1852 to 54, 1856, 1860 in Bacheli Forest Range, Dantewada Forest Division, C.G.
Town / VillageKirandul
State of the projectChhattisgarh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)ChhattisgarhDantewadaDantewada
(2.)ChhattisgarhDantewadaDantewada
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Kirandul, 1 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Raipur, 431 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Dantewada , 40 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Nagar Palika Parishad Kirandul South Bastar Dantewada Dt CG
13. Name of the Applicant M JAYAPAL REDDY
14. Registered Address REGD OFFICE 10 3 311A KHANIJ BHAVAN CASTLE HILLS MASAB TANK HYDERABAD 500028
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company NMDC LIMITED
Name of the Applicant M JAYAPAL REDDY
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER (RESOURCE PLANNING)
Pin code 500028
E-mail jayapalreddy@nmdc.co.in
Telephone No. 40-23538773
Fax No. 40-23536760
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
StatusFinal(Stage-II) Approval Obtained
MoEF file number8-98/1997-FC
Date of In-Principle12/06/1998
Date of final approval22/12/1999
Area diverted-1 ha.
Uploaded Clearance LetterAnnexure-Uploaded clearance letter
(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)874.924 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 Bailadila Iron Ore Project (Dep-11ML) is an existing iron ore mining project and there will be change in the land use, land cover or topography as per approval of FC. The land use of M.L. area comprises of area under Mining, waste dumps, roads, infrastructure, etc., created for production of iron ore.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes It is already operating mine. Hence Clearance of vegetation is not required.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No Not Applicable.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Not Applicable.
1.5 Construction works? No Not Applicable.
1.6 Demolition works? No Not Applicable.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Not Applicable.
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 Reclamation of mined out areas and waste rock dumps will be carried out as per IBM approved Progressive Mine Closure Plan.
1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The production process comprises of drilling, blasting and excavation. ROM from 11A is transported to CP located in Dep-10ML which is common for both 10 and 11A mine. ROM of Dep-11B is fed into CP located in Dep-11 ML from where it is transported to SP-I & SP-II located in the adjacent mining lease 14 NMZ. ROM of Dep-11C is fed into CP & SP located in Dep-14 NMZ. Final products Lump ore, CLO & Fine Ore are stacked at LP at Kirandul / Bacheli for dispatch to customers through Railway wagons.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Storage facility of material already available at project.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Waste rock material excavated from mining operation is dumped in identified places as per IBM approved mining plan. Solid Waste generation is negligible however used oil/cotton waste is disposed of through authorized agencies. Presently Screening plants are operated by Dry screening process, which do not produces slimes.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Facilities are available in the existing NMDC Township at Kirandul and Bacheli Complex.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Not Applicable.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Not Applicable.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not Applicable.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not Applicable.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not Applicable.
1.22 Stream crossings? No Not Applicable.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No Mining activity is carried out at hill top and chances of intersecting ground water table do not arise.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Not Applicable.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? No Transport of personnel is by the existing road.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No All dismantling or decommissioning of restoration work shall be carried out as per the approved IBM PMCP.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not Applicable.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No NMDC is already having township at Kirandul and Bacheli for accommodating employees of project. There will not be any major influx of people to this area.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not Applicable.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not Applicable.
1.31 Any other actions? No Not Applicable.
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) No No undeveloped or agricultural land is involved in the project.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD No Existing Source: Malangir Nallah, Bacheli Nallah, Kirandul Nallah, Galli Nallah. Competing users: NIL
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not Applicable
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No Not Applicable
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not Applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Power is supplied by Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board from sub-station at Kirandul and Bacheli where power is stepped down from grid voltage- 132KV to 33KV and is distributed to the different sub-stations of the mine for further distribution and control.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not Applicable
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 The approval granted by CECB for Bacheli and Kirandul complex the Authorization for Handling of Hazardous Wastes such as used oil, waste filters and scum of ETP effluent.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Not Applicable.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project is already generating permanent employment to around 1626 people and also temporary employment to around 1000 people. The living conditions and welfare of people are being improved by social welfare schemes of NMDC under CSR policy in nearby surrounding villages.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Not Applicable.
3.5 Any other causes No Not Applicable.
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 It is estimated that 80.2 MT of waste will be generated during entire life of mine. Waste rock material shall be dumped at identified locations as per approved mining plan.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes There will be marginal generation of municipal solid waste from the employees at then mine site from the canteen which is disposed of in an environment friendly manner.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Used oil and Cotton waste is being disposed of through authorized vendor from CECB.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No The screening plants are operated in dry screening process, which do not produces slime.
4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No Scum of ETP will be disposed of as per M&H Rules.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not Applicable.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not Applicable.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable.
4.11 Other solid wastes No Not Applicable.
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 Periodical maintenance of HEM machinery is being done to avoid excessive emissions.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Fugitive dust emissions generated during mining process are mitigated by wet drilling practices and regular water sprinkling on mine haul roads, at dumper platform, at all transfer points and etc.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Mist water is being sprayed at all dust prone locations.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No Not applicable
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust generated during handling of waste for which adequate mitigation measure are taken.
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 Not applicable
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 generated from Crushers, shovels, dumpers, drills, dozers and blasting activities. Noise level inside operator cabins is maintained below 75 to 85 dbA. Required noise control equipment’s like mufflers, acoustics enclosures are installed at noise prone areas. Ear muffs are being used by operators and helpers. Regular maintenance of mining machinery is helping in reducing the noise levels. Rubber lined screens are used in plants to control noise levels.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes The main source of noise generation from the mine area are from drilling, blasting and mining machineries i.e. diesel operated HEMM. The noise control measures being adopted for controlling the noise levels.
6.3 From construction or demolition No Not Applicable
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Noise is generated during Blasting operations, which are restricted to the minimum by proper blast design, proper stemming of holes, ensuring free face for blasting. Noise and vibration are attenuated with the use of nonel for in-hole delay and HTD (Handy Trunk Delay) for surface delay. The Blasting is carried out in accordance with the Explosive Act and MMR 1961.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic No Not Applicable
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Negligible
6.7 From any other sources No Not Anticipated
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 Negligible
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes Effluents from service center are treated in Effluent Treatment Plant.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Negligible
7.4 From any other sources No Not Anticipated
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not Anticipated
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 There is no production of any hazardous substances. Fire in conveyor belt will be controlled by Fire Fighting equipment provided inside the plant. Fire fighting training is being provided to the employees for taking the precaution for any type of accidents.
8.2 From any other causes No Not Anticipated
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No The project site falls in earthquake zone-II as per BIS 1983 (part-1):2002.
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 It is already existing iron ore mining project. All necessary facilities are available at the project site. Sufficient infrastructure facilities like road network, railway line, power supply, etc., are available. The exiting township at Kirandul and Bacheli complex are self sufficient in all respect with all services and amenities. The township will cater the requirement of additional manpower.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not Anticipated
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No Not Anticipated
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Apart from this project, there are other working Dep-s as Dep- 10, Dep- 5,Dep- 14, Dep- 14 NMZ and Essar Beneficiation plant, which could have cumulative effect on the environment.
(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
 No Not Applicable
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes RF exists within the Mining lease area and also in 10 km radius of proposed project site. The distance and direction of water bodies is given below: 1) Kirandul nalla within Ml area 2) Malangir nalla, 4.5km, SSE 3) Gallinalla, 1.1 km, W 4) Koyar Nadi, 4.9 KM, NE
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Not Applicable
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Not Applicable
5 State, National boundaries No Not Applicable
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Not Applicable
7 Defence installations No Not Applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area No Not Applicable
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Primary, Secondary, High schools and Colleges present in 10km radius. Similarly Health care centers and Hospitals also exists.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Not Applicable
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Not Applicable
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 Not Applicable
(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 12 Jun 2018
2.NAAs per S.No. 23 of Form -I mention the area of forest land 874.924 ha. hoover at S.No. 21 of Form -I pp mention that forest clearance approval is not required. Kindly clarify and revised the application. 12 Jun 2018
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterReply to EDS dated 16th May 2019 is attached for kind perusal and for re-consideration of TOR for Bailadila Iron Ore Mine, Deposit-11 ML (874.924 Ha), Kirandul, CG of M/s. NMDC Limited. 01 Jul 2019
2. ADS Raise LetterDeferred 17 May 2019
3.NA

deferred

10 May 2019
4.NA

deferred

10 May 2019
5.NA

deferred

10 May 2019
6. ADS Reply LetterThe information / clarification to the ADS by Addl. Director is submitted vide letter dated 3/10/18. The proposal may kindly be re-considered for issue of TOR 03 Oct 2018
7. ADS Raise LetterInformation/Clarification reg. 19 Sep 2018
(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 ApplicantM JAYAPAL REDDY
DesignationCHIEF GENERAL MANAGER (RESOURCE PLANNING)
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)NMDC LIMITED
AddressREGD OFFICE 10 3 311A KHANIJ BHAVAN CASTLE HILLS MASAB TANK HYDERABAD 500028
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