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 North-West (NW) Quarry of Pakri Barwadih Coal Mine Block
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/JH/CMIN/82224/2018
Project Cost 91232 lacs
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 3 MTPA ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/JH/CMIN/8804/2007
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11015/38/2007-IA.II(M)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 15 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 projectJharkhand
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.Bariatu, Basaria, Beltu, Jabra, Kandaber, Nawadih, Sirma and Urub
Town / VillageBariatu, Basaria, Beltu, Jabra, Kandaber, Nawadih, Sirma and Urub
State of the projectJharkhand
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)JharkhandHazaribagKeredari
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Hazaribagh, 31 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Ranchi, 125 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Hazaribagh , 27 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Bariatu, Basaria, Beltu, Jabra, Kandaber, Nawadih, Sirma and Urub
13. Name of the Applicant Vijay
14. Registered Address NTPC Engineering Office Complex Sector-24, Noida
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company NTPC Limited
Name of the Applicant Vijay
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Head of Deptt Env Engg
Pin code 201301
E-mail environment.ntpc@gmail.com
Telephone No. 120-2410331
Fax No. 120-24105060
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 The North Western part of the block exhibits undulating topography with general slope towards South. Due to presence of numerous ravines in the Eastern half of the block, the topography is highly rugged, rendering the area unapproachable. In general the elevation of ground varies from 430 m to 460 m above mean sea level. Total land required is 485.16 Ha. However, no additional land is required for the colony of NW Quarry and PAF’s of NW Quarry. They may be accommodated /adjusted within the
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Two mine pits have been planned for mining. NW-Pit 1 shall be opened first by opening a box cut in the Seam K-1 at a gradient of 6% to touch the seam floor. The bottom seams are workable in this area. Initially the quarry shall be advanced towards Southern block boundary in South and NW-Pit 2 commences from an arbitrary line adjoining Pit-1 in North. During later years the mine shall be advanced towards South in the dip side. The annual targeted production of 3 MTPA.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Excavated area, plantation, dumps, etc. will be there during the operational period. Infrastructural Facilities such as Mine Office, Garage, First Aid Room, Rest Shelters, Toilets, Tool/ Store Rooms, etc. shall be provided at mine site. In the post mining scenario, the project area will comprise of surface dump, backfilled and void area of the opencast mine besides plantation.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Pre-construction activities are not required as the West & East Quarry of the mine is already operational.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Core infrastructure like Mine office, stores, workshop, canteen, First aid center etc. shall be constructed.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition work is envisaged.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary accommodation will be provided with proper sanitation for workers.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes The above ground buildings and structures such as Mine office, stores, workshop, canteen, First aid Centre etc. shall be there within the site. However excavation will be continued throughout the life of the mine.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground work will be done.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Plantation over excavated area, external dump, road, Settling pond/reservoir and green belt will be done. Total reclaimed area at the end of life of mine shall be 37.48 ha. (11.25 ha backfill area and 26.23 ha. Dump area)
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging will be done.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No It is not a factory, hence manufacturing process is not applicable. Coal is excavated from mining.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? No Facilities for the storage of coal, diesel, oil, machinery, etc. shall be constructed.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes No space outside the block is available /envisaged for dumping of overburden. Entire overburden generated during the life of the mine shall be dumped inside the block boundary. OB generated shall be dumped at the three locations viz. Dump 'A', Dump 'B' and Dump 'C'. Three dumps together shall accommodate 73.44 Mm3, out of 438.24 Mm3 generated during the life of the mine. About 9.19 Mm3 of OB is utilized for creation of embankment along nala which is accounted in Dump ‘A’ (11.00 Mm3 + 9.19 Mm3) a
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes The residential buildings / colony and allied facilities proposed outside ML area shall be accommodated in area already acquired for PB Coal Block.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Haul roads shall be constructed within ML area for transportation of coal and OB.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Haul roads shall be constructed within ML area for transportation of coal and OB.
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 Permanent source of electrical power is identified / available as JUSNL (Jharkhand Urja Sanchar Nigam Ltd) from where transmission lines shall be drawn at 220 KV. The 220 /33/11 KV main receiving station is being constructed by NTPC for providing power for mining operations.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes Straightening of Khora Nala –B at NW part of the block is envisaged.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes Straightening of Khora Nala –B at NW part of the block is envisaged.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Total requirement of water is estimated as 0.41 MLD for potable (Ground Water) and 0.40 MLD for industrial purpose (Treated mine sump water).
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes It is proposed to divert the surface run-off away from the mine cut by constructing “Peripheral Drains or Garland Canals" around the mine pit and thereby avoid flooding of the mines during the Monsoon season.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Haul shall be constructed in ML area for transportation of coal from the NW Quarry up to the receiving pit, in the CHP, ROM coal shall be reduced to -50 mm size and stored in the truck loading hoppers.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes At the end of life of mine, all transportable HEMM, which have working life, will be removed from the leasehold and transferred to other mines of the company. Surveyed-off equipment will be auctioned out along with scrap which had accumulated over the years. All fixed equipment viz. Workshop P&M. HT transformers, Pumps etc. shall be transferred to other sister mines or auctioned off. Only a skeleton fleet of water sprinklers, utility vehicles and equipment for monitoring of the environment for t
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No ---
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes The proposed project will generate employment for approximately 862 people, many of whom in highly skilled and skilled category will be coming from outside and living permanently. A colony is proposed outside the ML area which will accommodate the people.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No ---
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No ---
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 The present land use as per Mine Lease deed is 485.16 Ha. However, no additional land is required for the colony of NW Quarry and PAF’s of NW Quarry. They may be accommodated /adjusted within the earlier acquired land for Rehabilitation for Colony & Township of PB Coal Block.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total requirement of water is estimated as 0.41 MLD for potable (Ground Water) and 0.40 MLD for industrial purpose (Treated mine sump water).
2.3 Minerals (MT) No The project itself will mine coal, hence it does not require any mineral.
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 Power requirement for the mine is estimated as 8.5 MVA which shall be sourced from JUSNL (Jharkhand Urja Sanchar Nigam Ltd.) Patratu at 220 KV, at Main receiving Substation of 220/33/11 KV at Pakri Barwadih.
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 The hazardous materials are engine oil, transformer oil etc., which will be stored in leak proof drums. Hence, no contamination anticipated.
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 and shall be taken.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The proposed project will generate direct employment for approx. 862 persons. Any change will be towards betterment of life. The company is already conducting CSR activities in the vicinity of the project which shall be continued in future also.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. Yes Mining and transportation activity will generate SPM in ambient air, which can affect health of vulnerable groups in nearby villages. However, with proper management planning such as sprinkling of water, use of dust extractors, etc., the ambient air is and will be maintained clean.
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 438.24 Mm3 of OB and 5.81 Mm3 of top soil shall be generated during the life of the mine.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Sludge from septic tanks in mines & facilities area, shall be removed and used as manure. Sludge from domestic wastewater will be meager quantity and can be used as manure after composting. In mine, the sludge generation will be about 10-15 gm/capita/day.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Used oil/ waste oil, lead battery etc. shall be generated during the construction and operation phase. These wastes shall be disposed-off in accordance to the applicable rules and regulations.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Oil and grease from the workshop effluent will be skimmed through oil-water separator and sold to authorized recycling vendors. The generated sludge will be disposed of in specially constructed pit.
4.5 Surplus product No ----
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Small quantities of sewage sludge, which shall be disposed-off in accordance with the statutory requirement.
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 Fossil fuel (diesel) shall be used in operation of machinery. The excavation and dumping activities cause mine emissions which includes PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx. Regular monitoring shall be carried out by the company at the mine site in line with the requirements of the State Pollution Control Board and Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes The production process involves excavation, which generates Particulate Matter
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes The emissions are included in production emission as given in point 5.1.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No ----
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste No ----
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Incineration/ burning of waste shall not be carried out/ permitted within the mine premises.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Incineration/ burning of waste shall not be carried out/ permitted within the mine premises.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No ----
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 HEMM is required for excavation of OB and coal. These are high noise generating machinery in the range of 60-100 dB (A) for which noise proof air conditioned cabins have been provided for operator.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Plants & Machinery have been provided with suitable devices to reduce the noise level and is being maintained well within the statutory requirements. Ear plugs are being used by workers in noisy areas.
6.3 From construction or demolition No ----
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Noise and vibration will occur, the quantum of which is subject to strata under blasting. Ground vibration study will be carried out separately for assessment.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes NW Quarry is not operational but adjacent Quarries (PB West & PB East) of PB Coal Mining Block are in operation since October 2016. After start of operation at NW Quarry only NW quarry coal will be transported through road, since by then WQ & EQ coal will commence to be transported through Cross Country Conveyor, so there will be reduction in traffic).
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Heat generated only in immediate vicinity of light bulb, air conditioners, machinery, etc.
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 No The hazardous materials are engine oil, transformer oil etc., which will be stored in leak proof drums. Hence, no contamination anticipated.
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 mine facilities area as well as pumped out mine water will be led to settling ponds and after removal of Suspended Solids, a part will be utilized for industrial purpose, sprinkling, greenbelt watering, etc. and the excess will be discharged into natural drain. The sewage from the pit head facility is treated in septic tanks and soak pits. Workshop waste water is and continue to be passed through oil-water separator and subsequently through settling tank prior to reus
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Water released from the mine site may result in the deposition of suspended solids. In that case, settlement of Suspended solids will be done in settlement tanks before discharging. Deposition of dust on land and plants from air due to mining activities and transportation will be there which will be minimized through sprinkling.
7.4 From any other sources No Not expected as suitable environmental control measures shall be provided.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not expected as suitable environmental control measures shall be provided.
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 Adequate arrangements in order to control fire, spillage and explosion hazards shall be envisaged in conformance to statutory requirements. Comprehensive On-site and Off-site Disaster Management Plans shall be prepared and implemented.
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 The project is not under moderate seismic zone (Zone-III) as per IS-1893. And also the project area is not prone to floods, landslides or cloudburst etc.
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 is being and will be maintained by the company as a part of its CSR activities. Colony is present outside Mine lease area. Additional manpower shall be accommodated in the existing colony if required. Small kiosks have been set up along the road side and in parking areas to serve the requirements of the drivers.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes The mine will close as per Mine Closure Plan, which will involve rehabilitation of mined out areas by plantation & development of void that will ultimately get converted into water reservoir.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No ----
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes There are very few industries and mines in 10 km radius. The nature and range of the pollutants from mines is mostly related to localized air pollution, pollution due to transportation and impact on surface & ground water besides ecology and land
(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 As listed in point 2 of serial (III).
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Water Bodies: Refer Table 2 of Pre-Feasibility Report.
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 Yes ----
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 No ----
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) No ----
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 There are no critically polluted area within 15 km of the proposed project site.
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 The project is not under moderate seismic zone (Zone-III) as per IS-1893. And also 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
ADS Letter
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterPl. find herewith attached the application along with documents/ acknowledgment slips generated against submission of application for Stage-I Forest Clearance (FC) for the for diversion of 331.20 Ha of forestland involved in North-West Quarry of Pakri Barwadih Coal Mine Block (3.0 MTPA) for further consideration of TOR proposal for the project. It is requested that draft TOR for the EIA Study may please be reconsidered and approved. 14 Mar 2019
2.NADeferred for additional information 21 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 ApplicantVijay
DesignationHead of Deptt Env Engg
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)NTPC Limited
AddressNTPC Engineering Office Complex Sector-24, Noida
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