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 Persoda limestone mine
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/MH/MIN/89273/2018
Project Cost 35200 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 2.0 MTPA ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 756.14 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify Yes
d) Inter-State boundaries and international boundaries
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectPersoda, Kothoda Khurd, Kothoda Buzurg, Govindpur
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.Village Persoda Sy.No. 11-13, 15-46, 49-51, 52-73, 98-107, 110-135, 137, 138, 140-163 (Area: 410.35 Ha), Village Kothoda Khurd Sy. No. 11, 12, 16-67 (Area:182.66 Ha), Village Kothoda Buzurg Sy.No. 115-128, 130-132 (Area: 58.11 Ha), Village Govindpur Sy.No. 61, 62, 71-73, 83, 85, 93-108, 115, 117 (Area:105.02 Ha)
Town / VillageVillage Persoda, Kothoda Khurd, Kothoda Buzurg, Govindpur
State of the projectMaharashtra
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)MaharashtraChandrapurKorpana
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Lingti, 10.6 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Nagpur, 147 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Korpana , 13 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) For villages Persoda, Govindpur and Kothoda (Khurd) – Gram Panchayat office, Gram Persoda, Tehsil Korpana, Dist. Chandrapur, 442916 For village Kothoda (Buzurg) – Gram Panchayat office, Gram Kothoda (Buzurg), Tehsil Korpana, Dist. Chandrapur, 44
13. Name of the Applicant Pramodkumar
14. Registered Address 2nd Floor, Industry House, 159 Churchgate Reclamation Churchgate, Mumbai
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company RCCPL PRIVATELIMITED
Name of the Applicant Pramodkumar
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Vice President
Pin code 400020
E-mail hemantha.kumar@birlacorp.com
Telephone No. 22-43435406
Fax No. 22-
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? Yes
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 There will be permanent change in land use and topography due to proposed mining activity.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Existing vegetation from the proposed mining area will be cleared for mining activities.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The present land will be converted to mining area.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Detailed prospecting has been carried out.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction works involves establishment of the mine office, rest shelter, workshop, crusher (700 TPH) and other site services
1.6 Demolition works? No Not envisaged
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Not envisaged
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Construction work as given in 1.5 above will involve minor earthwork.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Open cast mechanized mining is proposed.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Mined out area will be reclaimed and rehabilitated as per approved mining plan
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Excavation of limestone by mechanized mining method involving dozing, drilling, blasting, loading, transportation and crushing.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Top soil and overburden will be stored separately at earmarked sites and reused for backfilling of mined out pits. Storage facilities are planned for goods or materials as per approved mining plan.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Solid Waste like reject produced during mining activity will be utilized for back filling in the worked-out pit. Domestic waste water will be sent to septic tank followed by soak pits. Used oil will be stored and sold to authorized dealer.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Not envisaged
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes There will be increase in road traffic 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 Belt conveyor with its maintenance road is proposed.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? Yes Village road will be diverted during mining operation, after obtaining prior permission from the authorities.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes Diversion of transmission lines will be done, whenever required, after obtaining prior permission from authorities concerned.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes A seasonal stream is crossing through Southern part of ML area, part of which will be diverted at later stage as per approved mining plan.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes A seasonal stream is crossing through Southern part of ML area.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes 234 KLD for dust suppression, washing of mining machinery, plantation and domestic purpose, initially from ground water.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes During mining operation, the surface will be altered thereby affecting the existing run off during active monsoons. A stream is passing through ML area, part of which will be diverted at later stage as per approved mining plan.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transportation of man-power and material is envisaged.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes It will be carried out as per approved mine closure plan.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not envisaged
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No Not envisaged
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not envisaged
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not envisaged
1.31 Any other actions? No Not envisaged
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 land is mostly agricultural.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes 234 KLD for dust suppression, washing of mining machinery, plantation and domestic purpose from own source, initially from ground water.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Materials for construction of mine office, rest shelter, crusher, workshop etc. will be utilized. Estimated quantity of stone / aggregates is 10,000 m3, to be sourced locally.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not envisaged
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Electricity: 1.8 MW from CPP/Grid Diesel: 4.5 KLD One DG set (250 KVA) will also be installed to meet the demand required during the emergency period for lighting and pumping purposes
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not envisaged
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 HSD (~4.5 KLD) and explosives (~1.6 TPD)
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Not envisaged
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project will provide direct as well as indirect employment to the local people. It can help in improving socio- economic status and the living standards of people. Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) activities will help in infrastructure development, and improve educational & medical facilities
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Not envisaged
3.5 Any other causes Yes Mining of limestone and its transport may create dust and noise pollution, if not handled properly.
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 Soil / Waste / Dolomite: 75000 Tonne/Month
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes ~0.52 Tonne municipal (domestic or commercial) waste per month generated will be segregated and disposed
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes ~ 0.4 Tonne/Month used oil will be generated
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not applicable
4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No Not applicable
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not applicable
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not applicable
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 DG and HEMMs is envisaged and will be quantified during detailed EIA study
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Emission from mining operation is envisaged and will be quantified during detailed EIA study
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Emission from transportation, dumping and mineral stacking is envisaged and will be quantified during detailed EIA study.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes There will be fugitive emissions during construction of rest shelter, mines office, crusher etc.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust emission is envisaged. There will be no odour generation.
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 envisaged
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not envisaged
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 is anticipated from Heavy Earth Moving Machinery, movement of vehicles and crusher. It will be assessed during detailed EIA study.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not envisaged
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Short-term noise will be generated during construction of mine office etc.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Noise and vibration will occur during blasting operations. It will be assessed during detailed EIA study.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Noise will be generated from additional traffic. It will be assessed during detailed EIA study.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not envisaged
6.7 From any other sources No Not envisaged
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 Not applicable
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Not applicable
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes There will be incremental increase in ground level concentrations of air pollutants (dust).
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 Explosive materials will be used for blasting in the mine. All precautions as prescribed in Metalliferous Mines Regulation (MMR) and Explosive rules will be adopted.
8.2 From any other causes Yes There is a risk of accident during operation, transportation, crushing etc. however, proper safety measures will be taken as per applicable rules and regulation.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No The mine lease area is in Seismic zone–II (IS 1893 Part-1) wherein the seismic activity falls in safe norms. The area is not in flood prone region.
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 mining project will have beneficial impact on socioeconomic development of local communities.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes Reclamation and rehabilitation of mined out area for gainful use
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Creation of water body and plantation
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Not envisaged
(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
No Nil
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Penganga river – Adjacent (N) Mukutban pond - 4.5 Km N Vaidarbha river (9.9 km, NE)
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Mangalhira RF-0.8 km, SW PF near Yedsi – 0.8 km, E RF near Pimprod – 1.7 km, NW Pardi RF -4.4 km, E Akapur RF – 4.8 km, NE Ruikot RF-4.6 km, N Manikgarh RF – 6.2 km, SSE Satnala RF- 6.3 km, S Chilai RF – 6.6 km, NE Ardwan RF – 7.8 km, NW Kannargoan RF – 8.8 km, E Sekarpur RF – 9.5 km Paunar RF – 10.2 km, NNW Junoni RF – 10.4 km, NE Babapur RF – 11.5 km, NNE Kayar RF – 13.3 km, NNE
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Penganga river – Adjacent (N) Mukutban pond - 4.5 Km N Vaidarbha river (9.9 km, NE)
5 State, National boundaries No Maharashtra-Telangana State-boundary - 0.25 Km W
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes Adilabad-Korpana road -Adjacent in South direction SH-234 (4.4 km, N) SH 236 (10.9 km, E)
7 Defence installations No Nil
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Mukutban ~4.4 Km N Korpana ~13 Km. E
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Mukutban ~4.4 Km N Korpana ~13 Km. E
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Nil
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No This is not a listed or critically polluted area.
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 area falls under seismic zone-II as per IS: 1893 (Part-1)
(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
EDS reply
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 22 Jan 2019
2.NAProposal was previously considered in EAC Meeting wherein the proposal was returned in present form as LOI in the name of RCCPL was not submitted. It is requested to apply as per recommendation of the committee with all requisite documents. but proposal is of RCCPL and not applied for total excavation 07 Jan 2019
      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 ApplicantPramodkumar
DesignationVice President
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)RCCPL PRIVATELIMITED
Address2nd Floor, Industry House, 159 Churchgate Reclamation Churchgate, Mumbai
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