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 Rajrappa OC and washery
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/JH/CMIN/80881/2018
Project Cost 536.61 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule2(a) Coal washeries
1(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 3MTY 2263.83 ha ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 3 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 projectRamgarh and Bokaro district
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.The block is covered in Survey of India toposheet no. 73E/10.
Town / VillageBarkipona, Bhuchungdih, Chitarpur, Chotkipona, Gaurabera, Hutugdag, Janiamara, Koihara, Kumhradhara, Lehritongri, Mael, Sandi, Sewai, Tewardag, Dhawaiya & Semrabera.
State of the projectJharkhand
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)JharkhandRamgarhNo Data
(2.)JharkhandBokaroGumia
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Barki Pona, 6 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Ranchi, 70 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Ramgarh , 20 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Villages: Barkipona, Bhuchungdih, Chitarpur, Chotkipona, Gaurabera, Hutugdag, Janiamara, Koihara, Kumhradhara, Lehritongri, Mael, Sandi, Sewai, Tewardag, Dhawaiya & Semrabera. Block :Block II- Gomia District : Bokaro Block I and IV. Chitarpur, Dist
13. Name of the Applicant Subhash
14. Registered Address DARBHANGA HOUSE, CCL, RANCHI
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company Central Coalfields Limited
Name of the Applicant Subhash
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) PO
Pin code 829150
E-mail porajrappaoc@gmail.com
Telephone No. 6533-251108
Fax No. 6533-
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 number8-105/2003-FC
Date of In-Principle31/12/1899
Date of final approval31/12/1899
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)1081.58 ha.
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes The total proposed project area of Rajrappa OCP and Washery is 2263.83 Ha, which includes 1678.18 ha in Block I and IV and 585.65 Ha in Block II. The existing Rajrappa washery also falls within the project area. This includes 826.72 ha of quarry, 247.16 ha of external dump,27.22 ha of washery, 132.93 ha of industrial infrastructure, 134.34 ha of residential area, 14.07 ha of rehabilitation site, 88.23 ha of railway line and 793.15 ha of Haul road, safety zone, vacant land etc.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes The total proposed project area of Rajrappa OCP and Washery is 2263.83 Ha. The proposed land use during mining is as detailed in Pt 1.1, clearance of existing vegetation and buildings for mining and allied activities will be taken up in Block II.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes As per the proposed land use plan as given above Pt 1.1, mining activity and infrastructure development will create new land use in Block II.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Rajrappa OCP is an existing project and pre-construction investigations have already been done. Therefore, no further pre-construction site investigations will be required.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction of coal handling plant, washery, workshop, store, sub-station, statutory buildings, etc have already been done in Block I and IV .In case of Block II, it is proposed to construct industrial infrastructure like pit office, Magazine site, rest house etc. and an area of 114.26 Ha has been allotted for the same.
1.6 Demolition works? Yes Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings is expected.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No The existing CCL infrastructure is sufficient for this purpose.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes This project involves construction of building for industrial and domestic purposes and excavation works for extraction of coal.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Not applicable.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Land reclamation of dumping area followed by biological reclamation has been taken up over an area of 425 Ha. In post mine closure stage, it is proposed to convert 1411.71 ha of project area into plantation.
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Coking coal processing @ 3.00 MTPA in Rajrappa OCP & Rajrappa Washery.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Coal produced from mine is being transported to washery. Railway line passes through the washery premises connecting to main line at Mael Station. Coal is being loaded into rail wagons at washery site itself. A temporary stockyard is present near the washery premises.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Major sources of solid waste to be generated due to project activities are Over Burden, Reject and sludge from washery, and municipal solid waste from the colony and sewage sludge The total OB to be generated during the entire life of mine is 241.77 Mm3 from BlockI, II, and IV. This overburden will be backfilled into the excavated mine void to be created in Block I and IV.Mine discharge of 8500 Cu.m/day is being utilized for industrial and domestic purposes. The washery effluent is being treat
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes The existing quarters are sufficient for this purpose.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No This is an existing project. All the mining related operations are being taken up within the project area. So no additional traffic is being expected during operational phase.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes New road infrastructure will be created for Block II.
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? Yes New transmission lines will be constructed for Block II.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not Applicable
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes River Damodar is flowing across the project area separating Block II and Block I and IV. However, the river flow will not be disturbed during the mine operation. The project has been planned by leaving at least 100 m safety zone on both banks of river Damodar.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes In the opencast mine, the different aquifers overlying the working coal seam would be contributing ground water to the mine by gravity drainage since they are exposed/removed at the mine. As such due to this pumping/gravity drainage, cone of depression would be formed. Mine induced effect would be distinctly noticed within a distance of 300-400 m from the mine edge in the down-dip side and becomes milder/insignificant thereafter.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes A local change in ground topography will be created due to mining operation such as open pit, dumps of overburden and coal etc. As a result, there would be change in the drainage and surface run-off.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transport of personnel by bus, van, private vehicles. Transport of coal & OB by dumpers is proposed. The total production of Rajrappa OCP has been the proposed as 3.0 MTY. Presently Coal produced from this project is being fed to adjacent Rajrappa washery. It has been proposed that coal produced from Block –II will be fed to Rajrappa washery by road through tipping truck / dumper for onward washing and dispatch. The ROM coal produced from the mine will be directly fed to the washery for washing
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes In post-mining period, dismantling and decommissioning works will be taken up as per mine closure plan.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Yes Solid waste generated during demolition of service and residential buildings after cessation of industrial activity will have an impact on the environment. Care will be taken to dump the solid waste in mine voids & control of dust.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Influx of people has been taken place due to direct and indirect employment opportunities. This will continue throughout the life of the project.
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) Yes The break-up of land is given below:- Forest (ha) Non forest (ha) Total (ha) 1081.58 1182.25 2263.83
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes S.No. Description Discharge (m3/day) I. Mine water discharge 8500 II. Industrial Consumption 1. Washing of HEMM 100 2 Sprinkling 600 3 Washery 3500 Total Industrial Demand 4200 III Domestic Demand 1600
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes ROM coal @ 3.0 MTPA and Raw input capacity of Washery @ 3.0 MTPA.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes It is an existing project. Construction material for roads, culverts, infrastructure for proposed mine in block-II is required.
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 The Main source of Power supply of Rajrappa OCP & washery is DVC (Gola sub-station). The power is received at the main sub-station. Specific Power Consumption: 11.526 kWh / t.
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 Spent / burnt oil and oil soaked filters, old batteries. The aforesaid are being taken care of as per Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and sent to stores for disposal through authorized agents.
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 has positive impact on the welfare of people.
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 The total OB to be generated during the entire life of mine is 241.77 Mm3 from Block I,II and IV. This overburden will be backfilled into the excavated mine void to be created in Block I and IV.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Municipal solid waste is being collected and dumped into mine void and covered with Over Burden. Sewage waste generated from project is being treated in domestic sewage treatment plant.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Burnt oil generated and old batteries is being dealt through authorized re- processors / dealers
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Slurry and rejects (approx. ash 60%) are being produced from the washery. The water is being recirculated after treatment and sludge and rejects are being disposed off as per CIL policy.
4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Domestic sewage waste is being treated in sewage treatment plant. Apart from this, industrial effluent generated from project is treated in effluent treatment plant. Slurry and rejects (approx. ash 60%) are being produced from the washery. The slurry is being treated and water is recirculated. The sludge thus generated and rejects are being disposed off as per CIL policy
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Solid waste will be generated from demolition of redundant infrastructure at the time of final project closure. The waste so generated will be filled-up in the de-coaled areas.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes The redundant machineries or equipment will transferred to other collieries where required. If they have outlived this working life, they will be surveyed off and disposed as per Company’s Rule.
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 Emission from combustion is likely only in case of accidental fire in raw coal or low quality fuel dumps. Vehicular exhaust is being controlled by ensuring periodic maintenance.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes It s an existing project. Dust emissions occur from handling, processing & transportation of coal.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Dust generation from coal handling, washery operation, storage and transportation of coal occurs. 5 nos. of water sprinklers of 28 KL in OCP and washery, and fixed dust suppression & extraction system are installed at washery site. The dust emissions in the washery are being minimized as the crushing section is completely closed.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes It is an existing projects the construction work has already been done. Adequate measures will be taken to mitigate the impacts due to dust emission during construction activity of proposed project infrastructure.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust will be generated from handling of materials and solid waste.
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 & vibration is being generated during washery operation and coal transportation. Suitable measures of noise control like chute lining, vibration dampeners, enclosure of noise generating sources and green belt development etc. are adopted. Workmen exposed to high noise level are provided with ear-muffs.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes As given above.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes The noise level is likely well within specified limit. For the proposed project, the noise level is likely to be well within specified limit.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Controlled blasting as per DGMS requirements is practiced.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes The noise level is likely well within specified limit. For the proposed project, the noise level is likely to be well within specified 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 Burnt oil is being collected and stored safely for further disposal.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Domestic waste generated from project is being treated in domestic sewage treatment plant. The washery is designed to operate on zero discharge principle.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No Control measures like increased spraying and plantation are being done to reduce the fugitive dust emission.
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 Not Applicable
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 The magazine house for storage of explosives is maintained as per the condition of explosive license.
8.2 From any other causes Yes (i) Slope failure in OB dump and mine pit, (ii) mine inundation, (iii) blasting, (iv) fire in coal / shale. All these are managed as per mine emergency plan prepared as per DGMS guidelines.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes The project does not fall under seismically active zone. Safety measures as per DGMS norms will be followed.
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 Supporting infrastructure facilities of the mine impacted the local land use pattern. However, socio-economic growth associated with mining activity led to semi-urbanisation. This has supported development of ancillaries and other related activities.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes The mined out area will be partly backfilled and converted to forestry & water body in post mine closure phase.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The properly reclaimed area converted into forest land will help the society after cessation of mining. Activities at 9.1 & 9.2 above will lead to over all socio economic growth of the area. Socio-economic benefits of the Project will accrue to local population also.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes As Ramgarh Coalfields covers a large area having very good coal mining potential, associated mining activities in future with numerous closely located centers as indicated at 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 along with other activities like coal beneficiation and power generation etc can not be ruled out. This could lead to cumulative impact on 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
Yes The Buffer zone consists of several patches of dense forest & fairly dense forest mainly towards the north of project. Rajrappa Mandir, a place of cultural significance also falls within the buffer zone. The drainage of this block is controlled by easterly flowing Damodar river and Bhera River. Bhera River finally confluences into Damodar at Rajrappa mandir which is towards east of project boundary. River Damodar flows within the project boundary separating Block II from Block I and IV.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes The Buffer zone consists of several patches of dense forest & fairly dense forest mainly towards the north of project. Rajrappa Mandir, a place of cultural significance also falls within the buffer zone. The drainage of this block is controlled by easterly flowing Damodar river and Bhera River. Bhera River finally confluences into Damodar at Rajrappa mandir which is towards east of project boundary. River Damodar flows within the project boundary separating Block II from Block I and IV.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes The Buffer zone consists of several patches of dense forest & Fairly dense forest mainly towards the northern direction of project.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes The drainage of this block is controlled by easterly flowing Damodar river and Bhera River. Bhera River finally confluences into Damodar at Rajrappa which is towards east of project boundary. River Damodar flows within the project boundary separating Block II from Block I and IV.
5 State, National boundaries Yes 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 Yes Buffer zone consists of several densely populated areas like Chitarpur, Mael, Lehritongri etc. Majority of population is found mainly along the banks of River Damodar and Bhera Nadi, and Ramgarh-Gola Highway. Major town Ramgarh
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes The buffer zone consists of several schools, hospitals, townships etc. of several organizations like CCL, state Govt.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No The buffer zone is mainly a coal bearing area.
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) NIL
5Uploaded Approval of mining PlanN/A
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1.NAThe Committee, after deliberations and especially taking note of the fact that the said ECs were issued prior to the EIA Notification, 1994, found the proposal not admissible in terms of the provisions of the Ministry’s Notification dated 6th April, 2018. The Committee further desired to seek more details and the rationale for the combined environmental clearance (for the coal mining project and the washery), when there is no change in scope of the individual projects. The proposal was deferred for the needful on the above lines. 04 Dec 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 ApplicantSubhash
DesignationPO
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)Central Coalfields Limited
AddressDARBHANGA HOUSE, CCL, RANCHI
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