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 Surkha (N) GMDC Lignite Mining Project CAPACITY EXPANSION FROM 3.0 TO 5.00 MTPA
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/GJ/CMIN/105280/2019
Project Cost cr
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 5.0 MTPA ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/GJ/CMIN/8016/2006
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11015/234/2006-IA.II(M)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 3672 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 projectSurkha
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.Survey of India Toposheet No. 46 C/2, C/3, C/6 and C/7.
Town / VillageTagdi, Malpar, Hoidad, Thordi, Rampar, Bhuteshwar, Ratanpar, Koliyak, Dhandha, Surkha,
State of the projectGujarat
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)GujaratBhavnagarBhavnagar
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Bhavnagar, 20 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Bhavnagar, 10 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Bhavnagar , 20 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village : Surkha Taluka : Ghogha & Bhavnagar District : Bhavnagar, Gujarat Phone No : (0278) – 2883100, (0278)- 2883802
13. Name of the Applicant Chirag
14. Registered Address KHANIJ BHAVAN 132 FEET RING ROAD NEAR UNIVERSITY RING ROAD VASTRAPUR AHMEDABAD
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company GUJARAT MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Chirag
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) General Manager (Environment)
Pin code 380052
E-mail env@gmdcltd.com
Telephone No. 79-27912322
Fax No. 79-07927913038
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?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?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 Total lease area is 3672 hectare (730 hectare Govt. Land and 2942 hectare is private land). The Land Reclamation shall be taken up in different steps: The top soil available in the excavation area shall be stacked separately in the identify dump (W1). The land where excavation / mining were carried out shall be back filled by freshly mined Overburden from the mine. The backfilled area shall then be blanketed with cover using top soil from the stacks. The area backfilled and covered with the t
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Already a working mines. Some herbs and bushes have to be cleared in areas yet to be mined.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Already a working mines. Excavated area, plantation, dumps etc. will be created during operational period. Infrastructure such as mine office, canteen, lavatories, first aid room etc. are already existing. In the post mining period, dumps, backfilled area, voids of opencast mine as pond and plantation, will exist. Conceptual mine plan (upto end of mine life) is enclosed as Annexure-V which include proposed fruit Orchard, Solar system, pond, play ground and museum etc.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Already a working mines. Detailed soil investigation will be done prior to start of construction of the additional infrastructure facilities.
1.5 Construction works? No Already a working mines. 14220 sq. mt. construction is existing comprising of the Mines Office, Workshop, Garage & other ancillaries. No additional construction is envisaged. Power supply is available for illumination from nearby village.
1.6 Demolition works? No
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations No
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes 1014.88 ha excavation will be done and 280.65 ha will be used for OB dumping. Out of 1014.88 ha excavated area, 878.88 will be backfilled and remaining 136 ha will be used as shallow water body in north and south area of lease having area of 75ha and 61ha. the water body will be used as irrigation and underground water recharging structure. On backfilled land fodder plant species will be developed. Out of 280.65 ha OB dumps, 45.18 ha will be rehandled, 140 ha will be used for installing solar po
1.11 Dredging? No
1.12 Offshore structures? No
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes This is a mining unit and hence no manufacturing is involved. The lignite production process from the mine will involve drilling, blasting, loading of lignite and OB and their transportation to respective destination viz. lignite to lignite consumer and OB to the surface dump initially and to the internal dumps (backfills) later. The pyrite removal plant will separate out the pyrite nodules associated with lignite
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Storage facility exists for diesel, oil, machineries, etc. No storage of lignite will be done. Construction of temporary storage facility for the removed pyrite nodules will be made in 900 sq. mt. area.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Overburden shall be disposed in external dump and backfilled in mine void. Top soil shall be temporarily dumped and reused for plantation. Solid waste generated from manpower shall be mostly of organic and recyclable nature. The organic waste shall be composted and used as manure while recyclable component will be sold to recycling agencies. The waste water from mine site offices is being treated in septic tank- soak pit system. The mine sump water is regularly monitored for pH level and tre
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Presently no colony exists. GMDC has constructed colony for workers within Bhavnagar City, which is 10 kms away from mining site.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No This is existing operative mine. No new road construction is required. The existing road transport is adequate. However there will be increase in road traffic due to movement of man and material to and fro from the mine. The traffic carrying lignite shall approximately double due to 1.66 time enhancement in production.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Internal road already exists as per approved mine plan. The public roads which are under use for transportation of lignite to various consumers are well maintained by the Gujarat state government.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No No diversion or closure of existing roads needed.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No This is existing operative mine and there will no additional power requirement. No transmission line will be required to be diverted. 250 KVA power connections through 11 KV overhead transmission line is existing between the nearby grid substation of PGVCL (a subsidiary of Gujarat Electricity Board – GEB, GUVNL) at Bhumbhli village to mine’s substation located near workshop. The demand of power for pumps, lighting and offices was estimated at 250 KVA.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No This is existing operative mine & there is no change in area. Hence, there in no additional requirement for Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers. Four seasonal Nallahs, N1 to N4 and one small branch canal is flowing across the mining lease. These flow from West or south-west to east or north-east across the mining areas and enter the Gulf of Cambay near village Ghogha. Lignite Nallah N2 is already diverted and N1, N3 and N4 i
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes This is existing operative mine & there is no change in area. Hence, there in no additional requirement for Stream crossings. Culverts have already been constructed wherever required and additional two culverts on Branch canal is proposed.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Total requirement of water for industrial and potable water is estimated as 1000 KL/day. The water requirement for the drinking purpose at mines shall be met from existing GWSSB water supply through pipelines which shall be examined by the competent authority from time to time for its potability. The water requirement for spraying on haul roads and for dust suppression shall be met by mine seepage water and water accumulated during the monsoon season in the mine pit.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes This is existing operative mine & there is no change in area. Hence, there in no additional requirement for Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off. Rerouting of Nallahs as indicated in Sr. No. 1.21 in phased manner will reroute the surface runoff.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transportation is being provided by the company for the work force from residential area in Bhavanagr city to time office at mine site. Jeeps have been provided for the shift in-charge to carry out adequate inspection of the mine and working faces. The lignite is being transported by trucks to consumers.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes Dismantling will be done in the post mining period which will be detailed out minimum 5 years prior to the end of mine life. Rehabilitation work is being carried out simultaneously by plantation over backfill area. The Pyrite removal plant and major excavation machineries will be taken back by GMDC. The existing infrastructure will be converted into museum
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No The mined out area will be converted into Green belt, water pool (lagoon) for irrigation and pisciculture.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes The proposed project will generate employment for 745 people out of which majorily persons are already in employment. Part of the mining operation will be outsourced. Besides other ancillary activities like transport and other services will attract influx of people in the near vicinity. Thus there exists influx of people throughput the life of mine.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No alien species will be introduced.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No There would not be any major loss of native species due to mining which shall be compensated by massive afforestation
1.31 Any other actions? No
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 Total Lease Area = 3672 Ha Private Land = 2941-67-84 Ha Govt. Waste Land= 730-32-16 Ha Forest Land = NIL This is existing operative mine & there is no change in area. Hence, there in no additional requirement for land.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes 200 m3/day potable water from GWSSB supply and 800 m3/ day from mine pit will be used for sprinkling, greenbelt development and washing.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes 250 KVA required for operation & lighting.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No
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 No major hazardous chemicals or substances are envisaged for use in the mining activity, except explosives and water treatment chemicals. Used oil, used oil containers and ETP chemicals container will be generated during operation which shall be sold to the CPCB/SPCB authorized recycler/ vendor.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No water borne diseases anticipated since due precautions for treatment and disposal of waste-water are being taken.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project will improve the living conditions of the people. Lignite Mining in the area will involve various socio-economic activities, which will generate employment, the following measures will be taken to improve quality of life of the people: i) Planting of economically important trees ii) Use of clean and filtered water iii) Providing drinking water iv) Personal hygiene and small dispensary v) Approach roads to surrounding villages vi) Preference in skilled and non-skilled job
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No
3.5 Any other causes No
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 7081.04 lac m3 of overburden solid waste will be handled during the life of the mine. No sub grade mineral shall be generated in the process of mining. About 878.88 Ha area shall be reclaimed by backfilling.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Domestic waste water generated from mine offices etc. shall be disposed off in soak pit and septic tank.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Used oil is generating from engines of machineries and vehicles. Authorized recycling agencies are available which are approved by CPCB/ GPCB and the oil is sold to them. Sludge generated from ETP & empty chemical containers shall be disposed as per Hazardous & other wastes rules 2016.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sewage is being disposed off through septic tank and soak pit and sewage sludge shall be used as manure. Effluent from mining after treatment is being used for dust suppression on mining road after treatment; rain water is canalized through garland drain and small sedimentation tank to arrest the suspended solids has provided. Sludge generated from ETP shall be disposed off to registered TSDF site.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No
4.10 Agricultural wastes No
4.11 Other solid wastes No
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 emission is diesel operating transport vehicle which will be regularly monitored and maintained to keep the emission below TLV.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes During mining operation the air pollution caused due to sources like drilling, blasting, movement of transport vehicles, stacking, handling, rehandling of OB, wind effects etc. does not rise to very high elevation beyond the mining lease area. It is observed that the ambient SO2, NO2 and CO concentrations are within the prescribed limit no adverse impact on the ambient air quality due to mining operation has appeared. Overburden and the entire inter burden occurring in this deposit is hard st
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes The emission of particulate matters and gasses pollutants are the main emissions.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Pyrite separation plant has been installed for the removal of excess sulphur from lignite (EC also has amended for the same) and proper water sprinkling arrangements have provided in storage area, conveying systems etc. for dust suppression.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes There is no odor generation . However, emission of dust from mining activity as mentioned earlier in Para 5.3 will be there.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources Yes Occasional fire in shale associated with lignite.
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 There will be noise generated by hydraulic excavators & dumpers. Noise control measures will be adopted.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No
6.3 From construction or demolition No
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Noise and vibration occurs due to blasting, the quantum of which is subject to strata under blasting. The charge per will be restricted to the limit and relay and delay blasting would be done in some patches of strata where hard strata is encountered.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes The same will be monitored and control measures will be taken accordingly.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No
6.7 From any other sources No
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 Spillage of diesel and oil, ETP Chemicals and handling of ANFO and other explosives.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes • Run-off water from working mine will be lead to settling ponds and after removal of Suspended Solids, released into natural drainage channel or the nearest nala. Monitoring is regularly done for pH and if found imbalances, is appropriately treated in existing treatment plant. The mined out void serves as rain water harvesting structures. • The sewage from the pit head facilities is treated in septic tanks and soak pit. • Workshop waste water is passed through oil-water separator and subseque
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes To be evaluated and control measures, if required will be adopted.
7.4 From any other sources No
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? Yes Generation of respirable dust will be evaluated with effective measures, if found beyond the limit but at present it is coming within prescribed limits.
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 Mainly site mixed slurry explosives are being used. ANFO mixing shed is made for mixing of blasting Ammonium Nitrate with Diesel to form ANFO mixture, which is used as Explosives. The storage of some detonating/priming materials/ devices is done in a magazine provided which is provided with a safety zone. There may be risk with explosion of diesel containers for which proper shed is constructed to avoid any such accident. The blasting will be done only as and when hard strata are encountered
8.2 From any other causes No
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No
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 development of road, power, medical health and education facilities to nearby areas. The same will be maintained by the company as a part of its CSR activities. Colony has established in near Bhavnagar city for outside workers and local workers daily comes from their villages. A 3.0 MTPA pyrite removal plant has installed and the pollutants from this proposed plant are effectively controlled by various control measure like water sprinkling, misting system, bag filters, etc. Small
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes The void of the excavated area is proposed to be developed for various uses as outlined in point no. 1.10 due to the formation of water body and reclamation activity. The water body will be used for irrigation, watering the plantation in early stages and it will also attract avifauna. Further, over burden at some places includes Bentonite, which is having mineral value & is considered a minor mineral. Bentonite is being stacked separately. Sale of bentonite will result in the change in OB area,
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Mine closure activities are going as per approved progressive mine closure plan which is being audited by recognized 3rd agency.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No
(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
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No
5 State, National boundaries No
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No
7 Defence installations No
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Small Villages exist. Bhavnagar City (15 Kms. away)
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Details are given separately
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No
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 The project lies in seismic zone III, which is active seismic zone. The project area is not prone to floods, landslides or cloudburst etc.
(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
approved TOR
            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.NAAs the mine is operating, please provide the details of quantity of groundwater extraction and its utilisation process. Permission taken from Ground Water Authority ? 22 May 2019
      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 ApplicantChirag
DesignationGeneral Manager (Environment)
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)GUJARAT MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
AddressKHANIJ BHAVAN 132 FEET RING ROAD NEAR UNIVERSITY RING ROAD VASTRAPUR AHMEDABAD
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