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 Minor Mineral River Bed mining project at Village Shamtoo and Rattewali over an area of 46.50 Ha with capacity of 20,00,000 TPA
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/HR/MIN/73803/2018
Project Cost 100 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 20,00,000TPA ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify Yes
a) Protected areas notified under the wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectVillage Shamtoo and Rattewali,District Panchkula
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.Shamtoo khasra no 55 min and Rattewali khasra no 141 min ,142 and 143
Town / VillageVillage Shamtoo and Rattewali,District Panchkula
State of the projectHaryana
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)HaryanaPanchkulaPanchkula
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Chandi mandir, 12.90 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Chandigarh Airport, 19.53 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Panchkula , 11.75 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Shamtoo Village Panchayat
13. Name of the Applicant Starex
14. Registered Address J.S Heights Block-A,Opposite Shivnath Mahindra service Centre,Dhamdha Road,Khapri
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company STAREX MINERALS
Name of the Applicant Starex
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) owner
Pin code 491226
E-mail starexmineral.env@gmail.com
Telephone No. 0120-4274242
Fax No. 0120-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . NIL
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet 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) No This is a river Bed Mining .Hence There will be no change in change in land-use /topography of the area due to natural Sediment replenishment.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No No clearance is required as the project is of river bed mining and there is no vegetation or buildings within the river bed or in the nearby stretch.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No New land use will be created in form of scrapped river bed, which will not be permanent; there will be continuous deposition of new sand in the river beds, transported through the river water
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Not required. Sand will be direct sell to market
1.5 Construction works? Yes Temporary facilities like site office, first aid facility, rest shelter etc. will be established
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 labour 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 No Not Applicable
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Not Applicable. As this is a river bed Mining project by opencast method
1.10 Reclamation works? No nNot applicable as this is a river bed mining project, this is self-reclaimed by continuous deposition of sand transported through river, every year during rains.
1.11 Dredging? No Not required
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No The project is sand mining project confined to excavation of sand from the proposed site. The operation will be semi mechanized with use of JCB, excavator, tipper/truck proclain etc. No other production or manufacturing process is involved which would change the land use or topography of the area.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? No Minerals excavated will be loaded directly into trucks for transportation. Hence no storage facility will be required
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? No Solid Waste from Mining Operation There will be no OB cover and no waste will be generated. Liquid Effluent Portable toilets will be used hence no sewage/liquid effluent will be generated
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Only local villagers from nearby villages will be employed for the mining activity. Thus no housing facility is proposed
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No No new road, rail or sea traffic is required. Existing facilities for transportation of minerals will be utilized. Only temporary approach roads will be made which connects to existing tar road.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Existing Facilities are sufficient.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No The project does not involve any closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No The project does not involve any new or diversion of transmission lines or pipeline.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No No impoundment or damming is involved in the project. The ultimate depth of mining is up to 3m . The mining will be restricted above ground water table. No ground water intersection is involved hence no change is anticipated in the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers by the mining operation
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes Mining lease area itself lies on the river bed.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No Total water requirement is 15.00 KLD, domestic use(2.0 KLD), Plantation(3.00 KLD), and 10.0 KLDdust suppression.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No There will be no change in the flow pattern of the Rivers. Mining of minor mineral will be done from the river – bed. It facilitates better water flow in rainy season and protects the river banks adjoining the rural areas .
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? No No construction is proposed. Personnel from surrounding areas coming for employment will use state transport and other available means of transportation for reaching the site
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works are involved.
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 Mostly local people will be employed to carry out sand extraction. So no influx of people will be there temporarily or permanently.
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 No other actions will be involved for the excavation of the sand
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 land lies on river bed
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total water requirement is 15.00 KLD, domestic use(2.0 KLD), Plantation(3.00 KLD), and 10.0 KLDdust suppression.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No No raw minerals are required for mining operation
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No There is no permanent construction needed in lease area hence no construction material is used.
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) No As the mining activity is Semi-Mechanized in nature, compressed air and diesel as fuel is required for the operation, and approximately .4 KLD of diesel is consumed every day.
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 No No hazardous, toxic, semi toxic substance or any other material will be used in the river bed mining operations.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No There will be no chances of water borne diseases.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes It will generate employment to local people and the end product will be used for construction purpose.
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 person 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 No waste will be generated during the mining operation as there will be no OB & soil.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Very insignificant quantity of domestic waste will be generated by the labors at site.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) No No Hazardous waste (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) will be generated.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No There is no industrial process involved in the project.
4.5 Surplus product No No surplus product will be there.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No No effluent will be generated.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No construction or demolition work involved.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No There is no redundancy of machineries involved, as the machineries are movable and will be removed from the mine lease area after the lease is over and will be used elsewhere.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No contamination of soil or other material will be involved.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No There is no agricultural waste involved.
4.11 Other solid wastes No No other solid waste is 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 emissions from vehicles & machineries, engaged for excavation and transportation. It will be managed by the following methods:- Proper maintenance of vehicles and machines. PUC certified vehicles will be allowed for transportation purposes.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes The emission from mining of sand will be fugitive dust which will be properly mitigated by water sprinkling.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Some emission is expected as the loading and unloading will be done mechanically.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No No permanent construction activity will be carried out at site so there will be no emission from any such activities.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust will be generated mainly during material handling, transportation.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No such waste will be generated, which needs to be incinerated.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No burning of waste is done, hence no emission is expected.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No There are no other sources 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 There will be generation of noise and some heat during excavation and transportation of mineral by trucks and other vehicles. The effect will be temporary and occasional
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No There will not be any industrial process involved.
6.3 From construction or demolition No `No construction or demolition is involved.
6.4 From blasting or piling No Drilling & blasting is not required for the excavation of the sand from the river bed.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes During the operation phase (transportation of mineral) noise will be generated from the transportation vehicle which will be within prescribed limit.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not Applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not Applicable
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.
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 be 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.
7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable.
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 No Not envisaged
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 practice. • No loose stone or debris will be allowed to remain near the edges of excavation and along the sides of haul road. • However, to deal the minor incidences and accidents, First Aid measures at site will be provided.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes Seismic zone IV
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 Proposed project will result in growth of the surrounding area by increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not Envisaged.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The present deposits are of good quality and can be used for building industries.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes A small number of mines are being developed in the surrounding areas.
(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 Khol li Ratan WLS at 3.10 km
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Project lies on Dudhgarh Ki Nadi Dangri nadi-4.1 Km SE direction Mullawali Nadi-5.6 Km NW direction Bhoj Mataur PF-5.0 Km NW direction Nadlan PF-7.3 Km NW direction
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Khol li Ratan WLS at 3.10 km
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes The project lies on the Dudhgarh Ki Nadi bed.
5 State, National boundaries Yes The project lies between Haryana and Punjab at 7.56 km in SW direction.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes NH-73 at 4.5 Km in SW direction.
7 Defence installations No Not existing
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Shamtoo 0.57 Km SW. Khetprali 3.51 Km North Alipur 3.88 Km SW Tarlokpur 2.50 Km NE Raipur Rani 5.22 Km SE
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Saint Teresa Convent School at 9.09 km from lease area. (NW). Alchemist hospital at 9.23 km (NW). Baba Sodewala Temple (2.27 Km) South direction.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Project lies on Dudhgarh Ki Nadi Dangri nadi-4.1 Km SE direction Mullawali Nadi-5.6 Km NW direction
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Not existing
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 area comes under Seismic Zone –IV
(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
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterThe information required is being submitted as desired. 16 Nov 2018
2.NAThe Committee deliberated the issues and considering the above facts, the Committee deferred the proposal for grant of Terms of Reference and suggested that the Ministry may seek the clarification from concerned Department of Mining & Geology who is responsible for granting mining lease in this area, (i) Whether the provision of Sustainable Sand Mining Guidelines 2016 has been followed while selecting the stretch of river bed or not?, and (ii) Whether all the provision of Ministry’s Notification S.O.141 (E) dated 15.01.2016 has been followed while preparing Districts Survey Report or not? and (iii) reason for verification in the mining lease area if any. 30 Jul 2018
3. ADS Reply LetterAdditional Documents required for submission. 06 Jun 2018
4.NAIn view of the above, the committee deferred the proposal of M/s Starex Minerals is for production of 20.0 Lakh TPA of Boulder, Gravel and Sand minor mineral from Dangri River Bed having mining lease area of 46.50 Ha located at Village Shamtoo and Rattewali, District – Panchkula,Haryana and was of the view that the proposal may be considered after submission of the following information. a) Plan and Sections clearly showing the area of mining/mining zone. The agricultural fields should not be included in the mining zone and only river bed area should be taken in account while determining the mining zone. b) After determining the mining zone production quantity to be calculated and same needs to be submitted along with the sections based on which the production quantity is calculate 07 May 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 ApplicantStarex
Designationowner
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)STAREX MINERALS
AddressJ.S Heights Block-A,Opposite Shivnath Mahindra service Centre,Dhamdha Road,Khapri
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