Report Part 1

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

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	N/A
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Padmapur Extension Deep OC Mine
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/MH/CMIN/89632/2018
Project Cost	840.959 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector	Coal Mining

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

3.50 MTPA (Peak) in an area of 837.19 ha ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization	Expansion
Proposal Number	IA/MH/CMIN/8183/2008
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)	J-11015/258/2008-IA.II(M)
Uploaded EC letter	Annexure-Uploaded EC letter

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

2.50 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	Village Kitadi, Tehsil & District Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	Latitude: N 20 59’ to N 20 01’ Longitude: E 79 20’ to E 79 21’
Town / Village	Kitadi
State of the project	Maharashtra

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Maharashtra	Chandrapur	Chandrapur

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Chandrapur Railway station, 7 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Nagpur airport, 160 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Chandrapur , 7 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

Padmapur Village Panchayat, Tahsil – Chandrapur, Dt. Chandrapur, Maharashtra State

13.

Name of the Applicant

KAUSHIK

14.

Registered Address

Coal Estate Civil lines, Nagpur-440001

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	Western Coalfields Limited
Name of the Applicant	KAUSHIK
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	G.M (MINING)/ ENVIRONMENT.
Pin code	440001
E-mail	gmenvironment.wcl@coalindia.in
Telephone No.	712-2510151
Fax No.	712-2510151
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

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/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
Status	Forest Clearance Under Process(Stage-I)
(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?

23.

Whether any Forest Land Involved?	Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)	64.20 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 Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/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 land requirement for this project is 837.19 ha. LU/LC during mining :1. quarry area- 231.22 ha, 2. External OB dump- 175.17 ha, 3. Infrastructure- 30 ha, 4. rationalization and blasting zone - 400.80 ha, 5. Land required for Kitadi village shifting - 20.98 ha

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

Existing mine is operating in 733.58 ha with 2.50 MTPA, additional land of 103.61 ha (94.28 ha agriculture land + 9.33 Govt. land)is involved in the expansion proposal

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

New LU/LC during mining:1. quarry area- 231.22 ha, 2. External OB dump- 175.17 ha, 3. Infrastructure- 30 ha, 4. rationalization and blasting zone - 400.80 ha, 5. Land required for Kitadi village shifting - 20.98 ha. Total Lan - 837.19 ha

1.4

Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Yes

The necessary exploratory boreholes had been drilled to assess the coal reserves in the block. Total 20 boreholes were drilled in an area of 2.61 km2 amounting to meter age of 2980.85. Borehole density of the mining area works out to 8 nos. / km2

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

A) Residential Quarters Existing 527nos. quarters of Padmapur OC will be utilized by Padmapur Extention Deep OC mine and no construction of additional residential quarters are proposed. (B) Service Buildings (i) Substation building (ii) Project Manager’s Office (iii) Excavation workshop (iv) E & M workshop (v) Service magazine etc.

1.6

Demolition works?

Yes

• This is an existing mine and the existing infrastructure will be utilized and shall be done as per mine closure plan. • Demolition works are envisaged after shifting of Kitadi village.

1.7

Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

Yes

Initially temporary structures will be made essentially to meet the enabling needs of Construction manpower & machinery deployed.

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Yes

Construction of Service Buildings : (i) Substation building (ii) Project Manager’s Office (iii) Excavation workshop (iv) E & M workshop (v) Service magazine etc. • Excavation – 231.22 Ha • External OB Dump – 175.17 Ha OB will be dumped on surface in the form of well-designed OB dump.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Not applicable

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

approx. 226 ha will be biologically reclaimed in addition to 269.75 ha

1.11

Dredging?

Not applicable

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not applicable

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Open Cast mining with Shovel - Dumper Combination method.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Coal produced from the mine shall be stored on surface at designated coal stock yard duly provided with fire fighting & dust suppression system. The goods & materials shall be stored in designated store. Explosives shall be stored in magazine (3te) as approved by Controller of Explosives.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes

62.85 Mm3 of OB will be generated for expansion project. 35.13 MM3 will be stacked as external Dump and 27.72 MM3 will be backfilled into mine void. Liquid Effluent – a)Mine Pumped Out Water – Initial sedimentation in the mine sump and then on surface sedimentation tanks (a) 22m x 27 m x 2.0 m b) 9 m x 6m c) 12 m x 6 m (02 No.s) ) b) Workshop Effluent – WETP (150 KLD capacity) c ) Domestic Effluent – 1 no. of DETP of 2.25 MLD (combined township of DOC & POC)

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Yes

Existing 527 nos. quarters of Padmapur OC will be utilized. No new residential building has been proposed.

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Yes

New Road to be constructed and used during mine life i) Haul Road - 1.30 Km. ii) Service Road – 1.65 km.

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 i) Haul Road - 1.30 Km. ii) Service Road – 1.65 km. Altered Routes – 1) Diversion of 1.5Km PWD roads.

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

Yes

New Road i) Haul Road - 1.30 Km. ii) Service Road – 1.65 km. Altered Routes – 1) Diversion of 1.5Km PWD roads.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

Yes

Diversion of 33KV & 220KV line incoming OH line in the project.

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

Yes

Embankment along Nallah has already been made. Hydro geological Set-up : Mine induced effect would be noticed within a maximum distance of 528m from the mine edge in the down-dip side at final quarry depth of 180 m. However, the effect is limited / negligible in the up-dip side of the incrop zone due to shallow depth.

1.22

Stream crossings?

Not applicable

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Ground Water – Due to excavation strata seepage water gets accumulated at the floor of the coal seam in the sump having capacity to deal with peak rainfall. In order to maintain the working faces dry for coal production this water is pumped out daily. Surface Water – No abstraction from surface water course, treated mine water and sub-soil water will be used for Industrial and Domestic use.

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

Not applicable

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes

The mine is already in operation. So personnel are using their own vehicle for transport. Store & construction material are being transported by trucks. Since this project is directly feeding to STPS Chandrapur and Extension (Deep) is also meant for feeding the same, as such, there is no possibility of generation of additional traffic due to Extension (Deep) project.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Yes

Not envisaged at present. This is an existing mine proposed for expansion. However, adequate fund for closure activities have been provided. At the end of mine life, as per MCP, closure activities will be undertaken

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

Not envisaged at present

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

Yes

Temporary Influx – 500 (Approximately)

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not applicable

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Not applicable

1.31

Any other actions?

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

Tenancy/Agricultural land – 702.29 ha

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Source – Mine Pumped out Water & sub-soil water. i)Consumption at site - 500 KLD. ii)Consumption in colony - existing water supply will do.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

11.45MT ( as per PR' 2015)

2.4

Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes

Will be required for construction of infrastructures.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not Applicable

2.6

Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW)

Yes

Electricity – Source – MAHAGENCO Consumption 12.97 MkWh/ANNUM Diesel-Source – Area Store Consumption – 52560 liters /day

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

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

Sludge from ETP is disposed through authorized treatment facility

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

Not applicable

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Not applicable

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

Not applicable

3.5

Any other causes

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

Overburden consisting of Alluvium, Shale & Sand Stone. Total Quantity – 62.85 Million Cubic Meter. Yearly excavation – 14.82 (Max..) Million Cubic Meter.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Domestic – Recycling for manures. Approximately 450 kg/ day

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

ETP Sludge – disposal through authorized treatment facility Used Oil –Through approved Recyclers.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Not applicable

4.5

Surplus product

Not applicable

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

ETP Sludge – disposal through authorized treatment facility

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

During construction wastes: - Insignificant Demolition :- Not envisaged at Present (Demolition works are envisaged after shifting of Kitadi village)

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Not applicable

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Yes

Through biological reclamation by growing trees (Native Species).

4.10

Agricultural wastes

Not applicable

4.11

Other solid wastes

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

Operation of Heavy Earth Moving Machines (HEMMs). The quantum of gases viz. SO2, NO2 and CO in an ambient environment will be measured through ambient air quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per Environment Protection Amendment Rule, 2000; •All the values are well within the permissible limit.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

•Dust particles including coal dust. •The quantum of Dust (SPM & RPM) in the ambient environment will be measured through ambient air quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per Environment Protection Amendment Rule, 2000. •All the values are well within the permissible limit.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

• Dust particles including coal dust. • The quantum of Dust (SPM & RPM) in the ambient environment will be measured through ambient air quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per Environment Protection Amendment Rule, 2000. •All the values are well within the permissible limit.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Insignificant

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Not applicable

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

Not applicable

5.7

Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

Not applicable

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

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

• Generation of Noise and Vibration will be due to the following operations. i) Operation of HEMMs / Machineries. ii) Blasting Operations The vibration level will be measured through Vibrometer. The quantum of noise in ambient environment will be measured through ambient noise quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per Environment Protection Amendment Rule, 2000.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Not applicable

6.3

From construction or demolition

insignificant

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

• Blasting – Will be carried out as per permission from DGMS and will be maintained within the permissible limits specified by DGMS.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Construction: Insignificant Operational – through movement of coal transportation trucks and dumpers. Noise level will be monitored every fortnight as per Environment Protection Amendment Rule, 2000. Present generation of noise levels are within the permissible limits.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Not applicable

6.7

From any other sources

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

Yes

Used Oil – will be disposed off through approved Recyclers. ETP Sludge - Disposal through authorized treatment facility

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

Yes

Mine Pumped Out Water – Excess Treated mine pumped out water is proposed to be discharged into local nallah. Quality parameters will be monitored every fortnight. Domestic sewage Domestic Sewage is being treated in 1 no. of DETP of 2.25 MLD (provided for combined township of DOC & POC). Workshop Effluent – In designated Effluent Treatment Plant (150 KLD ) with Zero Discharge. Quality parameters will be monitored every fortnight.

7.3

By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Yes

Fugitive emission into air from OB dumps, transportation roads. Quantum of fugitive emission in ambient environment is being monitored every fortnightly

7.4

From any other sources

Not applicable

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

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

Explosives are used for blasting as permitted by DGMS

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

Due to – 1) Land Sliding in OB Dump and mine Pit 2) Mine Inundation 3) Blasting All operations are being carried out as per statute and will be continued till the life of mine

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

Not applicable

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 project has already led to development of housing, roads, ancillary industries, Improvement in social & living standards by providing opportunities of direct & indirect employment to local community.

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

Yes

The degraded land is proposed to be biologically reclaimed which will improve the green cover in the area.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

Activities detailed out in previous paragraph above do culminate in conjunction with local setup has set precedence of economic development leading to over all socio-economic growth of the area.

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Yes

Operating opencast coal mines. Coal occurs in layers and continues for large distance. Associated mining activity with such closely located centers along with other related service sector could have a cumulative impact.

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary

Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

Yes

Padmapur OC and Durgapur OC share a common boundary. As per Forest Deptt. letter vide dated 16/01/2010 Durgapur OC mine is 1.25 km away from Buffer zone and 12.25 km away from core zone of TATR (Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reseve).

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes

Erai river, Motaghat nala. There are no coastal zones biospheres, mountains.

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

Yes

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Not applicable

State, National boundaries

Yes

Not applicable

Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

Not applicable

Defence installations

Not applicable

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Project set up, near by villages and chandrapur city

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes

limited to Project set up, near by villages and chandrapur city

Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

Yes

Ground water – Yes Surface water- River, Nallah’s. Forestry - Yes Agricultural – Yes Fisheries - Yes Minerals – Coal.

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

Not applicable

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

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
5	Uploaded Approval of mining Plan	Annexure-Uploaded Approval of mining plan

Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
Form- I

Essential Detail Sought : NIL

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 Applicant	KAUSHIK
Designation	G.M (MINING)/ ENVIRONMENT.
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	Western Coalfields Limited
Address	Coal Estate Civil lines, Nagpur-440001