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	No
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Nigahi Expansion Opencast Project
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/MP/CMIN/213117/2021
Project Cost	3927.05 cr

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

Proposed Capacity : 25 MTPA, Leasehold Area : 3582.723 ha ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization	Expansion
Proposal Number	IA/MP/CMIN/109926/2019
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)	J-11015/79/2013-IA.II(M)
Uploaded EC letter	Annexure-Uploaded EC letter

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

3018.40 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	Office of the General Manager, Nigahi Project, P.O.- Nigahi, Distt.- Singrauli, MP- 486884
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.	Plots to be acquired for Expansion Project : Village Muher : 822(P), 823, 824(P), 1067(P), 1069(P), 1070(P), 1071(P), 1077(P), 1133(P), 1135(P), 1136(P), 1137, 1138(P), 1139(P), 1140(P), 1141(P), 1142(P), 1143, 1144, 1145(P), 1146 to 1152, 1153(P), 1154(P), 1155(P), 1156(P), 1157(P), 1158, 1159(P), 1160 to 1201, 1203(P), 1204 to 1210, 1211(P), 1212(P), 1215(P), 1249(P), 1251, 1252(P), 1253 to 1259, 1260(P), 1261(P), 1262, 1263, 1264(P), 1267(P), 1268(P), 1282(P), 1549(P), 1550 to 1648, 1649(P), 1650 to 1724, 1725(P), 1726(P), 1729(P), 1730(P), 1731(P), 1732 to 1744, 1945, 1745 to 1779, 1780(P), 1781, 1782(P), 1783 to 1810, 1811(P), 1812(P), 1822(P), 1823 to 1829, 1830(P), 1831 to 1835, 1836(P), 1837(P), 1843(P), 1844(P), 1845(P), 1851(P), 1852, 1853(P), 1854(P), 1856(P) । Village Medhauli : 111(P), 112(P), 113(P), 114, 115(P), 116(P), 117(P), 122(P), 123(P), 124(P), 125(P), 126, 127(P), 128(P)
Town / Village	Medhauli, Muher, Nigahi, Chhanpathar, Purewa, Amjhar, Nawanagar, Ghorouli Kala, Ghorouli Khurd, Itma, Binauli, Pipara Lal Tola, Jaitpur, Sarahwah Raja Tola, Garda, Mudwani
State of the project	Madhya Pradesh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
NIL

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Shaktinagar in UP, 7 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Varanasi Airport, 250 km

11.

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

District Headquarter Singrauli , 6 km

12.

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

Nagar Palika Nigam , Waidhan, PO- Waidhan, Singrauli, M.P. Mayor : Smt. Premvati Khairwar, No.- 07805-233152

13.

Name of the Applicant

JAI

14.

Registered Address

Office of the General Manager, Nigahi Project

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	NIGAHI PROJECT NORTHERN COALFIELDS LIMITED
Name of the Applicant	JAI
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	General Manager
Pin code	486884
E-mail	nigahi.environment@gmail.com
Telephone No.	7805-276306
Fax No.	7805-07805276306
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)	1525.199 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

Total land requirement for Expansion Project is 3582.723 Ha, out of which 3018.40 Ha land is already acquired for the project and 564.323 Ha land is under process of acquisition. The land will undergo progressive change during operation involving OB removal, coal extraction, progressive reclamation etc. during mining. The broken land will be suitably reclaimed as per EMP. Out of total land of 3582.723 Ha, 1525.199 Ha is Forest Land, 340.641 Ha is Government Land and 1716.883 Ha is Tenancy Land.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

This is an existing operating mine and the surface infrastructure facilities at pit head, roads, residential colony etc. are already in place. Total land requirement for Expansion project is 3582.723 Ha, out of which 3018.40 Ha land has already been acquired for the project and 564.323 Ha ( Forest land—244.536 Ha, Tenancy land-188.00Ha and Govt. land-131.787 Ha) land is yet to be acquired.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

The permanent change in land will be at the end of mine. The broken land will be suitably reclaimed. The total land broken as on 31-12-2020 is 1150.838 Ha. Post mining land use will be comprises of Road & Railways of 74.0000 Ha, Built up area (Colony/Office) of 403.4920, Void with batter Area of 390.2367, Reclaimed Internal OB Dump of 1755.9333 Ha, Reclaimed External OB Dump of 418.0000 Ha, Undisturbed Area of 131.6510 Ha and Green Belt of 409.4100 Ha.

1.4

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

Not applicable as this is an existing mine.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Additional proposed Infrastructures/office buildings meant to serve the Expansion project

1.6

Demolition works?

Demolition of infrastructure will be carried out at the end of mine life as per Mine Closure Plan.

1.7

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

The mine is already in operation. As such not applicable.

1.8

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

Yes

Additional proposed Mine infrastructures viz. Coal Handling Plant etc. will be constructed in Expansion Stage.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Not applicable. The Nigahi mine is an opencast coal mine. No underground work is envisaged.

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

The reclamation works involve Technical and Biological reclamation. As on 01.04.2021, 429.37 Ha of OB dump has been afforested with a total of 19.40 Lakh number of plants. The total excavated quarry area is 677.107 Ha and backfilled area is 610.86 Ha as on 31.12.2020. At the post mining stage, 418.00 Ha External Dump and 1755.93 Ha Internal Dump will be reclaimed with 10.45 Lakhs and 38.25 Lakhs number of plants respectively. The density of is being kept as 2500 nos. per Ha.

1.11

Dredging?

No dredging is involved.

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not applicable.

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

The coal is being produced through opencast method. It has been planned to mine the coal deposits by combined system of mining using shovel-dumper system, dragline and Surface Miner.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Coal is being directly dispatched to Thermal Power Plants through CHP and Wharfwall. Any additional coal is being stored in coal stock yard, which is being re-handled and dispatched to CHP. Storage of goods & other material is being made in the material store at earmarked site with storage facilities. The same practice will continue in expansion project in the existing facilities.

1.15

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

Yes

The waste water from Workshop and CHP are being treated in existing ETPs of 4.0MLD and 10.5 MLD capacities respectively. There is no discharge outside the mine premises except in monsoon season. The domestic waste water from colony is being treated in STP of 3.0 MLD capacity. The mine water is slightly high on TSS, which is being removed at siltation ponds. The clear water is being utilized for industrial purposes. Municipal solid waste is being suitably taken care as per SWM Rules, 2016.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Yes

Provision of additional 181 residential quarters has been made in EPR for operational workers. As per sanctioned EPR, for total sanctioned manpower of 3043 nos. The existing manpower as on 31.12.2020 is 2228, there are sufficient houses provided in the project.

1.17

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

Yes

There are some constructions proposed in the EPR, within mine lease area. These constructions will not involve any physical changes in the locality i.e. in topography, land use and change in water bodies.

1.18

New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Yes

1.19

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

No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructures leading to change in traffic movements.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No new construction or diversion of transmission lines or pipelines.

1.21

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

i) Surface water : There is no nalla or river in the project lease area at present. Thus, there will no re-alignment, damming or other changes of water courses in present proposal. ii) Ground water : It is proposed to prepare a comprehensive Hydro-geological report for proposed expansion.

1.22

Stream crossings?

There is no stream crossing in the project lease area.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Domestic water demand (3480 m3/day) will be met by Integrated Water Supply Scheme (IWSS) at Khadia Project. Industrial water demand (5500 m3/day) will be met from mine water and reuse of treated water. Due to excavation strata water seepage takes place and 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.

1.24

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

Due to present proposal there will be no changes in surface drainage pattern from present stage.

1.25

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

Yes

The mine is already in operation and personnel have been provided transport facilities up to time office of the mine. There will be 216 nos. increase in sanctioned manpower due to increase in production capacity. The existing system will continue for expansion project. Decommissioning of infrastructure will be carried out at the end of mine life.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Not envisaged at present. Dismantling / decommissioning work may start after mine closure. Mine closure plan has already been prepared and approved.

1.27

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

Not envisaged at present. Decommissioning of CHP, Workshop & other infrastructure will have some minor impact on the environment for a short period. But this activity will start after mine closure.

1.28

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

Yes

Temporary influx of people has already taken place as the mine is in operation since1985-86. Sanctioned manpower for the project is 3043 and the existing manpower as on 31.12.2020 is 2228. This project over the mine life, will further create employment opportunities to people in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, residing in this area.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

There is no proposal for introduction of alien species in this project.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Yes

There are loss of some native species due to forestland involvement. It is proposed to plant these native species during the Bio-reclamation of O.B dumps to maintain generic diversity.

1.31

Any other actions?

Yes

The EIA/EMP report will cover all other actions along with remedial measures during Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

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

This is an expansion of existing project. Total land requirement for Expansion Project is 3582.723 Ha, out of which 3018.40 Ha land is already acquired for the project and 564.323 Ha land is under process of acquisition. Out of total land of 3582.723 Ha, 1525.199 Ha is Forest Land (including 38.517 Ha Revenue Forest Land), 340.641 Ha is Government Land and 1716.883 Ha is Tenancy Land.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Domestic water demand (3480 KLD) will be met by Integrated Water Supply Scheme (IWSS) at Khadia Project. Industrial water demand (5500 KLD) will be met from mine water and reuse of treated water. The mine water and treated water from ETP and STP are being used for haul road dust suppression, Horticulture and other industrial use.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

Mineral, i.e., coal, will be an output in this case. Coal reserve: (As on 01.04.2020) Gross (Geological) : 496.88 MT Extractable (Mineable) : 473.24 MT

2.4

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

The mine is already in operation. No major construction has been proposed at expansion stage.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

This is an opencast mine. Hence not applicable.

2.6

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

Yes

Electricity : Source : MPEB. (Through 132/33 KV Madhauli Sub-station of NCL) Consumption : 17.5 MW for the project The Annual estimated electricity consumption for Expansion Project is 42162 KVA. Fuel : Present Consumption : Diesel, Oil and Lubricant : 85 KL/day The Annual estimated Fuel consumption for Expansion project is 320.55 KL/day.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

As per EPR, no other natural resource proposed to be used in the expansion project.

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 substances are being taken care of as per Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016 and Battery Management Rules, 2001. The project has Hazardous Waste Authorization from MPPCB for 500 tone of Used Oil, 100 tonne of waste or residual containing oil, 120 tone of Empty barrels contaminated with hazardous chemicals and 50 tone of Insulated Copper Wire Scrap/ Copper with PVC sheathing etc. The existing authorization and practice will continue and will cater the need for expansion project.

3.2

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

There is no such risk involved.

3.3

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

This is an operating mine. The standard of living has already improved. The project will have positive impact on the welfare of people and result into overall development of the area in and around the mine. Peripheral development is being taken up as CSR program. There will be further improvement during life of the mine.

3.4

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

3.5

Any other causes

Nil

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 to the extent of 2213.39 Mil.CuM, is likely to be generated during the life of the mine. Out of 2213.39 Mil.CuM, (4426.78 million ton), generation of OB during first 4 years (production build up period) will be 19.845 Mil.T/month, during production at target rate period of 13 years, it will be 20.237 Mil.T/month, whereas during last 4 years (tapering down period), it will be 6.608 Mil.T /month. The OB is being placed internally as well as externally and is being reclaimed.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

The domestic waste is likely to be generated from Nigahi colony. The existing project generates about 138.61 ton municipal waste during 2019-20 which will increase to 190 ton during Expansion project. The domestic wastes generated are being disposed off as per provisions of Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules-2016. No commercial waste is getting generated.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

There are no other industrial process waste in present proposal.

4.5

Surplus product

There are no surplus product i.e. coal as there is shortage of coal for thermal power in the country.

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

The STP Sludge are being used as manure in horticulture. Sludge from ETP is non hazardous and are being disposed off by deep burial in OB Also, the Industrial buildings are having facilities of septic tank and soak pit.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Demolition waste will be generated during mine closure. The construction / demolition waste will be used for filling up of low lying areas or put to other suitable uses.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Yes

The redundant machineries or equipment during later period of mine operation will be transferred to other projects where required. If outlived their working life, they will be surveyed off and disposed as per Company’s Rule.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Not.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

There are no agricultural waste generated as this a coal mining proposal.

4.11

Other solid wastes

There are no other solid waste generated other than Over burden (OB) as mentioned above.

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

Source - Operation of HEMMs. Individual transport equipment will be maintained to comply with the prescribed emission norms. The quantum of SO2 & NOx is measured through ambient air quality monitoring in the mine area every fortnight as per Standards for coal Mines (Notification No. GSR 742(E) dt. 25.09.2000). Mobile water tankers, mist gun and fixed sprinklers are being used for regular dust suppression.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

SPM, Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine PM2.5 are being taken care of with water sprinkling at required locations to keep the level within permissible limit.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

SPM, Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine PM2.5 are generated from coal transportation, handling and storage. These are being taken care of by water sprinkling on the transport routes and transfer points.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

SPM, Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine PM 2.5 will get generated during construction activities. Water sprinkling will be done to prevent the dust becoming air borne. The quantity of emission from Plant and Machinery is insignificant after taking mitigation measures.

5.5

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

Yes

Dust will be generated during transportation, loading unloading etc. Water sprinkling will be done to prevent the dust from becoming air borne.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

There is no incineration of waste involved in the present proposal.

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 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

Generation of noise level is found within acceptable limits, which are measured through ambient noise quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per MOEFCC Gazette Notification No. GSR 742(E) dt.25.09.2000. The vibration from operation of equipment is being kept within permissible limits by maintenance of HEMMs and CHPs at schedule intervals. The blast induced vibration will be kept within permissible limits.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

6.3

From construction or demolition

Negligible.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

The blasting do generate noise and vibration, but the operation is being restricted within the shift changeover period for its minimum impact. Further, use of NONELs and electronic delay detonators are being done as a precaution to maintain the level within prescribed standards. Blasting vibration are instantaneous & restricted to once or twice in a day. It is maintained within the permissible limits specified by DGMS.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Noise generation is due to movement of dumpers for transportation of coal & OB. Generation of noise level are found within acceptable limits which are measured through ambient noise quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per as per MOEFCC Gazette Notification No. GSR 742(E) dt. 25.09.2000 standards for coal Mines.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

There are no lighting or cooling systems involved in present proposal.

6.7

From any other sources

There are no other sources.

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

The hazardous substances like spent / burnt oil and oil soaked filters, old batteries etc. are taken care of as per Hazardous and Other Waste (Management and Trans-boundary movement) Rules, 2016 and Battery Management Rules, 2001. Such wastes sent to authorized Recyclers and to TSDF site for M.P. Used Battery are being sent to authorized Battery manufacturer/repairer for recycling. Used oil is collected in drums & disposed off for recycling to Registered Recyclers.

7.2

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

Yes

The effluent from Workshop and CHP are being treated in existing ETPs of 4.0MLD and 10.5 MLD capacities respectively. The domestic waste water is being treated in STP of 3.0 MLD. The present mine water generated is 2962 m3/d and waste water treated in ETP/STP from workshop, CHP and colony are 1320 m3/d , 4600 m3/d and 1389 m3/d respectively. The mine water is being de-silted is being removed at siltation ponds. The treated water is recycled and no discharge outside the mine premises.

7.3

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

Not envisaged.

7.4

From any other sources

Not envisaged.

7.5

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

Not envisaged.

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

Risk exists on account of storage and use of explosives and fuel. Proper safety precautions are being taken to avoid such risks.

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

1) Land sliding: Taken care by proper design of slopes in OB and Pit. 2) Blasting: Risks of ground vibration and fly rocks, which are taken care by optimum designing as per DGMS guidelines. 3) Mine Inundation: Taken care by proper design of mine drainage system and pumping. 4) Fire: Taken care by regular water spraying at coal stockyard and providing adequate numbers of fire extinguisher in buildings & machinery and fire fighting vans at Nigahi and Central Fire Station at 05km distance.

8.3

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

The mine is falling within the seismic Zone-III. Project is not falling under seismically active zone or land slide prone area. The natural disasters due to flooding and landslides, are not likely to affect the project. All safety measures like slope monitoring for stability and adequate pumping capacity are being taken. Besides safety measures, the mine is well equipped to deal with eventuality as enumerated in CMR 2017 and related DGMS circular.

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

Economic growth associated with coal mining activity leads to semi-urban like development. This will support development of ancillary and supporting industries and other related activities. Nigahi OCP is operating since 1985-86. The area has already developed the supporting infrastructure i.e. housing, roads, power supply, etc. Proposed expansion will lead to the further increase in business which will provide opportunities of indirect employment to local community.

9.2

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

Yes

Some of the activity enumerated at 9.1 above could assume permanent residency with appropriate feed sustain growth mechanism. Beyond this the physically and/ or biologically reclaimed land would undergo transformation over time which would have positive impact on environment.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

Activities at 9.1 & 9.2 above do culminate in conjunction with local set up and in a number of cases has set precedence of economic development leading to over socio-economic growth of the area.

9.4

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

Yes

There are Amlohri OCP, Jayant OCP, Dudhichua OCP, Khadia OCP and Block-B OCP, existing coal mining projects in the buffer zone of Nigahi OCP. Associated mining activity with numerous such closely located centers as indicated at 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 along with other activities like power generation etc. could be 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

There are no protected areas as mentioned within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

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

There are no such areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons within 15 Km from the proposed project location boundary.

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

There are no areas used by protected, important or sensitive species as mentioned within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

There are no inland, coastal, marine or underground waters within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

State, National boundaries

MP-UP state boundary is at a distance of about 5 km.

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

There are no Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

Defence installations

There are no defense installations within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

Densely populated or built-up area

In the study area, there is no such densely populated area. There are some villages in the study area. Other than residential colony of the coal mines, Vindhyachal STPS and Singrauli STPS of NTPC. There is no other major built up area.

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

There are no sensitive man-made land uses in the area. The NTPC hospital and NCL Central hospital (NSC) are of major concern for medical facilities in the area.

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

There are no areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources as mentioned within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

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

Yes

The Singrauli area is under Severely Polluted Area (SPA) specified by CPCB.

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

There are no such areas susceptible to natural hazard exist as mentioned within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

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

Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
Previous Forest Clearance letters
Land Details-Acquired vide SO 660
Land Details-Acquired vide SO 1430
Land Details-Under acquisition for Expansion Project

Essential Detail Sought:
Sno.	EDS Letter	Remarks	Date of EDS
1.	Eds Reply Letter	The correction have been made as per the instruction received	18 Jun 2021
2.	NA	1. In the feasibility report or cover page letter, PP should submit the proper title of project or in case of expansion with increase of land if any may be brought out clearly with villages, tensil covered. the subject should tally with Form-1. The subject should be in PDF form that can be copied 2. Please attach all previous ECs issued in the project. 3. Please attach proper topo sheet with scale of 1: 50,000	14 Jun 2021

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	JAI
Designation	General Manager
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	NIGAHI PROJECT NORTHERN COALFIELDS LIMITED
Address	Office of the General Manager, Nigahi Project