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 EIA/EMP study for Lunghar Chromite Mines
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/MN/MIN/60912/2016
Project Cost 500 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 Total mining lease (ML) area is 132.781 ha and proposed production capacity 10,531 tones per annum ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc.  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 projectManipur
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.Survey of India Toposheet No: 83 K/8 (1:50000 scale)
Town / VillageSirohi, Lungar
State of the projectManipur
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)ManipurUkhrulUkhrul Central Sub-Division
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Dimapur, 280 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Imphal, 103 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Ukhrul , 23 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)
13. Name of the Applicant Nand
14. Registered Address AA/15, Power House Road, Rourkela
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company SARVESH REFRACTORIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Nand
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Director
Pin code 769001
E-mail n.agarwal@sarvesh.com
Telephone No. 0661-6633000
Fax No. 0661-2402136
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . NIL
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?
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?Yes
(a) Name of the CourtHigh Courts
(b) Name of the Sub courtGauhati
(c) Case No.No.HCM/WP(C)/59/2013/1460-61
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectThe proponent had deposed before the Honorable High Court that they had submitted the Forms for obtaining Environmental Clearance to MoEF. Since they have not received EC they cannot initiate any activity related to mining. The Court in an interim order notified that the operation of the said letter shall remain suspended.
(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 Total leasehold area is 132.781 ha, and as per land schedule it is Unclassified Govt. land. During Plan period 10.100 ha and Conceptual period 29.200 ha land will be used for various mining purpose. However, the broken area will be reclaimed and rehabilitated.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No The existing vegetation will be cleared for development of mines. There is building or existing structure.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes At the end of life of mine 10.190 ha of Unclassed Govt. land will be broken and same will be reclaimed and rehabilitated to its near original land use at the end of the life of the mine.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Bore holes are planned at 400 m along the strike and 200m intervals across the strike. A total number of 16 bore holes will be drilled up to 50 m depth in the plan period. It is also proposed 16 Cross Trial Trench (10 x 6 x 6m) during plan period
1.5 Construction works? Yes Mine infrastructure like mine office, security cabins, magazine house and internal roads will be constructed with the ML area.
1.6 Demolition works? No
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No The mine labourers will be mostly local villagers. So construction of labour quarters is not required.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Single story mine office, rest house, canteen security cabins will be constructed, no fill materials will be required.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes The proposed mine is opencast mine; during plan period depth of the pit will be 3 m and ultimate depth of the mine (conceptual period) will be 3 m.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Progressive mine will be reclaimed. At the end of plan period 5.1 ha and conceptual period 10.190 ha mined out will be reclaimed.
1.11 Dredging? No Not required
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not required
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The reserve of Float ore is 91,674 tones and Demonstrated reserve (proved and probable) is estimated to 92608 tones. The total Mineable Reserve is 92808 tones. The operation of mine will be fully manual by opencast method to produce 10531 tones per annum. Dumper/ trippers will be utilized for shifting ore and overburden to respective sites. Drilling and blasting will be conducted to dislodge the OB and ore body. Manual breaking for large boulder or secondary blasting. Shorting and loading will
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes The excavated mineral would be temporarily stored within the ML area over an area of 1.0 ha. (Plan Period) and 2.0 ha during conceptual period.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Mining waste (overburden and inter-burden) will be disposed waste dump (2.0 ha –Plan period and 14.0 ha- Conceptual period) within ML area. The retaining wall, catch drain and garland drain with sedimentation will be provided to control wash off and erosion. Mine pit accumulated water (during monsoon period) will be treated through sedimentation tank before discharge into the stream.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes The mine labourers will be mostly local villagers. So construction of labour quarters is not required. Mine officials will stay in the nearby town in rented accommodation.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Mine haul roads covering an area of 1.0 ha (Plan period and 2.0 ha (Conceptual period) will be developed mining operation.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No
1.22 Stream crossings? No
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The source of water (which includes sprinkling on mine haulage road, domestic use, watering for plantation and drinking water) during operation phase (average 6500 l /day and peak 10,250 l/day and will be sourced from villages outside the ML Area.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Approximately 2-3 truckloads of ore per day (@10 ton per truck) will be dispatched to the used industry.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No During the proposed mining scheme, no dismantling or decommissioning or restoration work is proposed. However, at the end of the life of the mine will be reclaimed and rehabilitated.
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? No The total workforce for mine will be 66, of which 48 miners. Generally the miners will be employed from the surrounding villages; therefore, influx of population is not expected.
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) No The total ML area is 132.781 ha, which is categorized as Unclassed Govt. land. There is no agricultural or undeveloped land in the ML area.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes The water requirement (dust suppression, domestic use, plantation and drinking water) during operation phase is 10,250 l/day and same will be source from ground water after hydrogeological study.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No For construction mine infrastructure (office, rest area, guard room, etc. construction materials (bricks, stone and aggregates) will be required.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Mine will be operated in day time only, grd supply will be taken to meet the power demand in mine office, rest area, canteen, etc. However, a 500 KVA DG will be provided and fuel requirement will be 50 KL per day. Diesel will be sources from nearby pump.
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 No ANFO (Ammonium nitrate/Fuel oil) slurry/AN based slurry will be used for blasting. A portable magazine will be setup within the ML area.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project will benefit the people living in the neighbouring areas by providing them with direct employment opportunities associated with the operation of mine and indirect opportunity through business and transport of ore. The project will take initiative of peripheral development through CSR activity.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No
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 Waste materials like overburden and inter-burden will be generated during mining operation. The waste generation will be 33552 m3 during plan period and 37588 m3 during conceptual period. The waste will be stored in waste dump and same will be utilized for backfilling of pits.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Almost all the mine workers will be coming from the adjacent villages. The estimated waste generation from the mines will be 29.7 kg/day (66 workers @0.45 kg/capita/day).
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Waste oil and used oil will be generated from backup DG sets and other machineries; same will be disposed through authorized vendor
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No
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 Operation of dumper/trucks, and diesel operated machineries will lead to emission due to burning of fossil fuel. In addition, emergency DGs will be used in case of any power failure.
5.2 Emissions from production processes No Blasting of overburden and ore strata will generate fugitive emissions.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Dust will be generated during the loading of ore and mine waste to the dumpers, and dumping of waste into waste dump area. Vehicular movement on the mine haulage road will lead to the generation of considerable amount of re-entrained dust especially during dry season.
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 Yes Dust will be generated during the loading of ore to the dumpers, and transportation of ore by dumpers to final dispatch.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No
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 Mining will be done manually. However, tripper/dumpers will be utilized for shifting of ore and mine waste. Sizing of ore will be done through manually and in case of large lump secondary blasting will be required. The noise generation due to operation of tripper/dumpers is expected to be 80-90 dB.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No
6.3 From construction or demolition No
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Controlled blasting using ANFO sticks will be employed to minimize the noise and vibration.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Noise will be emitted due to movement of trucks & dumpers used for transportation of ore.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No
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
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Sewage generated from the mine will be treated through septic tank and soak pit. The mine accumulated water (during monsoon season) will be treated through sedimentation tank.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Fugitive dust generated from mining operation (movement of vehicles and blasting) will be deposited in the nearby land and water and this may lead to possible contamination.
7.4 From any other sources No
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No
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 However, controlled blasting using ANFO sticks will be employed to prevent any mishap. Firefighting equipment like fire extinguishers, water tanker and hose pipe will be made available within the leasehold area (Mines Office) to counter any effects of fire.
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 site does not suffer from any threat due to flooding. Mining site is located in Zone V as indicated in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) 2002 seismic zone map for India. Zone V is defined as regions, which is a high risk zone.
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 Haul roads covering an area of 1.0 ha will be developed during the plan period and 2.0 ha during the conceptual period. These roads will be maintained regularly. Housing facilities will not be required. Ore will be directly dispatched to the industry
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No The mine pits will be reclaimed by back filling of waste material and other broken up areas will be rehabilitated by plantation.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The mined out land area will be back filled by and rehabilitated by Plantation of timber growing trees and other local trees, which can be used as a timber producing area after the mining has been stopped.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No There is other mine or industry in the vicinity, so cumulative effects is not expected.
(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 There is no Wildlife sanctuary, national park, biosphere reserve, elephant reserve and tiger reserve within 10 km radius of the ML area.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No There is no ecologically sensitive wetland or water course within 10 km radius ML area. Shirui Lily habitat (Shirui Community Conserve Area) is approximately, 4.5 km (aerial distance) from the ML area
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No There is no protected floral species (rare and endangered species) in and around the ML area. Again there are no established breeding, nesting or foraging sites for any endangered animals or migratory bird habitats within 10 km radius around ML area
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No
5 State, National boundaries No
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 Yes Kamjong town is a densely populated area which is approx., 30 km from ML.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) No The ML area has no sensitive man-made land uses. However in the nearby villages have the primary schools
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Ground water has not been used for domestic/ drinking/ irrigation purpose. Stream water has been used.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No
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 There has been no flooding incidence in this area in the recent past. There is no incidence of subsidence, landslide, 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 PlanN/A
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterDirectorate of Trade, Commerce & Industries, Govt. of Manipur had issued a letter to Sarvesh Refractory Pvt. Ltd. dated 3rd April 2018 that Mining Lease is still valid and asked to submit the EC and start the mining activity at the earliest. 11 Apr 2018
2.NAThe proposal seems to involve mineral prospecting as per the State Govt. letter which is exempted under EIA Notification, 2006. Hence, ToR is not required for mineral exploration. PP may withdraw the proposal and submit the proposal for production once lease deed is executed or valid LoI is granted by State Government. 10 Jan 2018
3. ADS Reply LetterSubject to the additional data requisitioned, the relevant document is being provided. 21 Dec 2017
4.NAProject Proponent informed that Government of Manipur has served a notice for cancelation of lease. Project Proponent also reported that they had filed a Court case before the Hon’ble Guwahati High Court Imphal Bench w.r.t. for extension of lease. The Committee deliberated at length and deferred the proposal and the same may be considered after submission of valid LOI/Lease which is the basis of application for TOR. 10 Feb 2017
(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 ApplicantNand
DesignationDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)SARVESH REFRACTORIES PRIVATE LIMITED
AddressAA/15, Power House Road, Rourkela
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