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 Adityana-Naviline-‘D’ Limestone Mining Project Proposed By: M/s Tata Chemicals Limited area 12.62 Ha
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/GJ/MIN/70273/2017
Project Cost 227 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 150000 TPA ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 12.62 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify Yes
c) Notified Eco-sensitive areas
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectVillage Adityana, Tehsil Ranavav, District Porbandar, and State Gujarat
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.5/6(P)
Town / VillageAdityana
State of the projectGujarat
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)GujaratPorbandarRanavav
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Ranavav, 1.92 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Porbandar, 9.30 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Ranavav , 5 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village Adityana
13. Name of the Applicant Paresh
14. Registered Address P/O Ranavav,Taluka Ranavav District Porbandar, State Gujarat
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company MS TATA CHEMICALS LTD
Name of the Applicant Paresh
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) GM
Pin code 360550
E-mail adityana.limestone@gmail.com
Telephone No. 011-47565882
Fax No. 011-
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?Yes
StatusApplication for Wildlife Clearance yet to be submitted
(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 There will be a permanent change in land use due to the mining project. At the end of life of the mine total mined out area will be converted into water reservoir and remaining undisturbed area shall be used for plantation.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No This is an existing mine. Clearance of land, vegetation or building is not proposed.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes At the conceptual stage total mined out area will be converted into water reservoir and remaining undisturbed area shall be used for plantation.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No The entire lease area has been adequately explored and therefore, no further exploration programmed is envisaged.
1.5 Construction works? Yes The statutory requirements like mine office, store, first aid station, rest shelter; urinals etc. will be constructed in the applied area.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works are involved.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Temporary site for temporary office/rest shelter etc only. Local laborers from nearby area will be employed. No housing will be required.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes The statutory requirements like mine office, store, first aid station, rest shelter; urinals etc. will be constructed in the applied area.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground working is involved in lease area.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes There will be a permanent change in land use due to the mining project. At the end of life of the mine total mined out area will be converted into water reservoir and remaining undisturbed area shall be used for plantation.
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging will be involved
1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structure will be involved
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes No permanent storage is required, as the Limestone which is excavated will be transported from mine site to a crushing and screening unit located in the adjacent lease of TCL to this mine for further processing. Thus no location of storage of mineral is proposed within the lease area.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? No No permanent storage is required, as the Limestone which is excavated will be transported from mine site to crusher located outside the mine lease area.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? No There is no waste will get generated during the mining operation hence there is no facilities for storage or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents is required.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Workers will be hired/ employed locally from the nearby villages, for the mining activity. Thus no housing facility will be developed near mine site.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Existing road infrastructure meets the requirement. Hence, no new road, rail or sea traffic is proposed.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No This is an existing mine. No new road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc is proposed.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No There is no closure or diversion of existing routes or infrastructure for the proposed project.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No There are no new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines in the project site.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No There is no water course falling in this applied mine lease area.
1.22 Stream crossings? No There is no stream (perennial or seasonal) within the applied mine lease area.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Total water requirement is about 30 KLD 2.7 KLD (Drinking &Domestic Uses) + 11.7 KLD (Plantation) + 15.6 KLD (Dust Suppression). Ground water will be extracted to meet the water demand at the mine site. Permission for the same was taken from CGWA vide letter no. 21-4(987)/WCR/CGWA/2012/-4064 dated 06 July, 2012.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Surface and ground water will not be affected due to mining activity. There is no source of water within the leasehold area. Further there is no cause of contamination of water, as no industrial effluent will be discharged and there is no quarry discharge water from the mine.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes The excavated mineral will be transported to own chemical and cement plant the ROM limestone will be transported to the crusher located near mine office, 3 km away from lease area and sized by crushing/ screening unit to get +50 to -100 mm sized chemical grade limestone which is a prime requirement of Soda-Ash plant. Most of the laborers will be engaged from villages adjacent to lease area. Hence transport facilities for commutation of mine workers are not required
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes After the end of the life of mine the total mined out land will be used as water reservoir.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No After closure of the mining operations there will be no further activity.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No Mostly local people will be deployed to carry out mineral extraction. So no influx of people is envisaged.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No There is very less possibility of introduction of alien species due to proposed mining project
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Loss of native species or genetic diversity is not envisaged. Plantation will be done as per guidelines of CPCB.
1.31 Any other actions? No No other action, only the excavation of mineral
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 Total mining lease area of the project is 12.62 Ha, which is a non forest waste land.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total water requirement is about 30 KLD 2.7 KLD (Drinking &Domestic Uses) + 11.7 KLD (Plantation) + 15.6 KLD (Dust Suppression). Ground water will be extracted to meet the water demand at the mine site. Permission for the same was taken from CGWA vide letter no. 21-4(987)/WCR/CGWA/2012/-4064 dated 06 July, 2012.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No No raw materials are required for mining operation.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction material for infrastructure development, if required will be sourced locally.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No forest and timber products involved in the proposed project.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes The mining equipment will be operated by DG sets and diesel. DG power will be provided at office, camp and mines. The average diesel consumption has been calculated as per the consumption of different machines in semi mechanized mine. Already one HSC outlet of IOC with company is present at Mine office.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No No other natural resources will be used.
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 explosives used for blasting will be supplied by the authorized contractor at the blasting site at the time of blasting. The company already has one explosive magazine near Ranavav railway station and service magazine has been located within the plot of another lease area.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No ill effect is envisaged as there is no disposal of waste water outside the mining lease area or permanent accumulation of polluted water. Initial & periodical heath checkup of the employees will be conducted on regular basis
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project will provide livelihood to the deployed workforce during the operation which will help in improving their living conditions
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No vulnerable groups of people will be affected by the project as entry of unauthorized persons in the mining lease area will be prohibited.
3.5 Any other causes No There will be no effect due to 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 No There is no waste/overburden will get generate during the proposed mining scheme period. The ROM will be transported to a crushing and screening unit located in the adjacent lease of TCL to this mine for further processing. Thus no location of storage of mineral is proposed within the lease area.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Very insignificant quantity of domestic waste will be generated by the labors at the project site.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) No No Hazardous waste (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) will be generated during the operation of mine.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No There is no industrial process involved in the project.
4.5 Surplus product No The chemical/inferior grade limestone would be size at crusher site. The output in the required of +50 to -100 mm would be dispatched to the soda-ash plant at Mithapur.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No There is no need of effluent treatment plant in the proposed project. Domestic effluent will be discharged in septic tank /soak pit
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No construction or demolition work is involved
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Hydraulic Excavators, loader, Tippers, Water tankers and Pumps, jack hammer, compressor etc. will be provided by the contractor as per need.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No contamination of soil or other material will be involved due to mining process.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Agricultural wastes are not involved
4.11 Other solid wastes No No other wastes are generated
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes There will be emission of gases from combustion of fuel used in the transportation vehicles (trucks, tractors, etc.) for minerals. The emissions are of temporary type. Mitigation measures will be taken to reduce impacts from such emissions. The vehicles moving to and fro for transportation will have valid PUC certificate and low sulphur diesel will be used.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Particulate Matter emitted during drilling, blasting, crushing, loading & transportation will be kept below the prescribed limits by adopting mitigation measures like adoption of wet drilling process and proper maintenance of drill bits, water sprinkling and periodic maintenance of HEMM.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes The loading of materials and transportation will lead to generation of dust pollutants. Periodical maintenance of HEMM will be done regularly to control emission of exhaust fumes. Water sprinkling during loading and unloading of excavated materials is being/will be done.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No No permanent construction activity will be carried out at the project site so there will be no emission from any such activity.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust will get generated during drilling, blasting and loading/unloading operations. Driller will be used dust mask while drilling Dust suppression will be done by sprinkling of water. No odors will get generated due to mining operations.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No incineration activity is involved in the project.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No waste of any kind will be burnt in the open air.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No There is no other source of emission
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 will be generated due to mining activities like excavation, loading and transportation. Noise abatement measures will be taken to keep noise level within the prescribed limits CPCB. Selection of machines and their maintenance will lead to less noise generation. Greenbelt will be developed around the lease boundary, which will provide barrier to propagation of noise outside the area.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No There will be no industrial process at the project site.
6.3 From construction or demolition No No construction or demolition is involved
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Controlled blasting will be done so that noise level will get within permissible limits. Plantation all around the mining area will serve as a noise barrier and minimize the propagation of noise. Workers working in close vicinity of machines will be provided with personal protective equipments (PPEs).
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Due to vehicular traffic and material transportation within applied area, noise will get generated but measures will be taken to control the noise limits within the DGMS & CPCB norms.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Mining will be done during day time so no lighting will be required.
6.7 From any other sources No There is no other source of generating Noise & Vibration, Heat etc.
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 • Oiling and lubrication of hauling vehicles will be done by using oil tray to prevent spillage on soil. • Blasting will be carried out by the competent persons as per the rules and provisions of MMR 1961.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No No effluent and sewage will get generated from the proposed project operations.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No • Dust generated during the mining process, loading and transportation may cause impact on the air but the measures followed will control the air pollution. • As there no liquid waste, there is no risk of contamination of air, water and land.
7.4 From any other sources No There is no other source from which risk of contamination is anticipated.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No There is no risk of long term buildup of pollutants in the environment from the proposed project operations as frequent dust suppression would be done in mining area and surrounding roads.
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 For blasting, explosives would be used and all the safety measures as per the Mines Act under the supervision of DGMS will be adopted.
8.2 From any other causes Yes • Accidents by transport vehicles due to negligence and/or ignoring the safety aspects. • Accidents during mining caused due to negligence of workers or bad mining practices. • No loose stone or debris will be allowed to remain near the edges of excavation and along the sides of haul road. • To deal with the minor incidences and accidents, First Aid measures will be provided at the mining site.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes The project is under Seismic Zone-III. This zone is called the Moderate Damage Risk Zone for earthquakes.
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 This proposed project will result in improvement of living standards of people living in the neighborhood. This will become possible due to increased employment opportunities due to mining and allied activities.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes The Mine will be closed as per approved Mine Closure Plan. The required measures will be taken to mitigate any adverse impact on environment due to mining operations.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes A better after use scenario, which is likely to increase aesthetic beauty of the area in addition to benefit of greenery and water reservoir, will set precedence for subsequent entrepreneurs who venture such mining projects.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes No major industries except few mines of minerals are located in the 10 km area. Thus there is likelihood of cumulative effect due to the transportation of mineral. A better planned and executed project has to yield a better result individually; which in turn will give better cumulative effect also.
(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 Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is about 0.018 km in North-East direction from the Site. Jambuvanti cave archeological site is about 0.1 km from the mine lease area.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Khambhada Reservoir is about 4.2 km in NE direction from the Site, Fodara Dam is about 8.4 km in NE direction from the Site, Krishnapur Lakeis about 7.02 km in NE direction from the Site, Mokal Sagar Wetland is about 8.06 km in SE direction from the Site, Naliyadhar Reserved Forest is about 5.05 km in SE direction from the Site, Salt Pan is about 14.05 km in SW direction from the Site.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is about 0.018 km in North-East direction from the Site.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Arabian Sea is about 14.4 km in SW direction from the Site, Bileshwari River is about 11.9 km in NE direction from the Site.
5 State, National boundaries Yes Nil
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes NH-8B is about 4.62 km in South direction, SH-27 is about 4.48 km in SE direction, SH-95 is about 8.14 km in West direction, SH-28 is about 11.82 is West direction
7 Defence installations No Nil
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Adtiyana is about 2.41 km in West direction Boricha is about 5.1 km in NW direction Amardal is about 1.8 km in West direction Bakharla is About 8.0 km in NW direction Ranavav is about 3.5 km in SE direction
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes School and Temple in Adityana about 2.0 km in South-West direction School, Temple and Hospital in Ranavav is about 3.5 km in SE direction.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Khambhada Reservoir is about 4.2 km in NE direction from the Site, Fodara Dam is about 8.4 km in NE direction from the Site, Krishnapur Lakeis about 7.02 km in NE direction from the Site, Mokal Sagar Wetland is about 8.06 km in SE direction from the Site, Salt Pan is about 14.05 km in SW direction from the Site.
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 The project is under Seismic Zone-III. This zone is classified as Moderate Damage Risk Zone for 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 05 Oct 2018
2.NAAs mentioned in the Serial No. 7 of the Form-I that general condition is not applicable but as per Section- III serial No. 1 Barda Wildlife Sanctuary 0.6 km from the mining lease. It is requested to fill the Form -I correctly, submit certificate from forest department regarding distance of mining lease from Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, past production details since the inception of the mine duly authenticated by DMG and copy of consent to operate. 13 Nov 2017
      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 ApplicantParesh
DesignationGM
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)MS TATA CHEMICALS LTD
AddressP/O Ranavav,Taluka Ranavav District Porbandar, State Gujarat
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