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 PALI UNDER GROUND MINE
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/MP/CMIN/78188/2018
Project Cost cr
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector Coal Mining
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 0.50 MTY ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 1270.419 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 projectPali of Umaria District. Latitude : 23020’30” to 23022’30” Longitude : 81002’20” to 81005’30”
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.Covered in Toposheet No. 64-E/3 of Survey of India. Scale- 1:50,000
Town / Village7 Villages – Goraia, Khalaundh, Kumurdoo, Uchehera, Malahadoo, Kurawar, Mudaria
State of the projectMadhya Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Madhya PradeshUmariaPali
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Birsinghpur, 02 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Jabalpur, 135 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Umaria , 33 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Office Of General Manager, Johilla Area SECL, P.O. Nowrozabad, Distt.-Umaria (MP) - 484 555
13. Name of the Applicant HEMANT
14. Registered Address Post Box No. 60
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company SOUTH EASTERN COAL FIELD LTD
Name of the Applicant HEMANT
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) GENERAL MANAGER
Pin code 484555
E-mail noforestjhl.secl@gmail.com
Telephone No. 7653-268277
Fax No. 7653-7653268223
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes Total land involved in the Project (Mining Area) – 1158.652 Ha. Breakup is as follows: 1. Forest/RF : 260.026 Ha. 2. Tenancy land: 669.797 Ha. 3. Govt. Land: 228.829 Ha Total: 1158.652 Ha Additional 111.767 Ha land is for residential colony and approach road outside the mine lease area.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Land acquired under CBA 1957 and MPLRC 1959.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Total land involved in the Project (Mining Area) – 1158.652 Ha. Breakup is as follows: 1. Forest/RF : 260.026 Ha. 2. Tenancy land: 669.797 Ha. 3. Govt. Land: 228.829 Ha Total: 1158.652 Ha Additional 111.767 Ha land is for residential colony and approach road outside the mine lease area.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes 40 nos of bore holes were drilled in the block
1.5 Construction works? No Construction of the service buildings already completed.
1.6 Demolition works? Yes As per Final Mine Closure Plan. Progressive Mine Closure Plan approved in 221st Board Meeting of SECL on 27.01.2014
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Not Applicable
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Construction of the major buildings already completed.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes Underground Mining
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Not applicable
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Underground Mining with Bord & Pillar with SDLs
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes About 5.5 hectare area is used for storage of goods & coal stock.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Underground mine water is being treated in the surface settling tanks and chemical treatment in filter plant. The treated water is being utilized for the drinking purpose, industrial purposes i.e. spraying, plantation & in underground workings. No solid waste generated.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes There is a combined residential colony for Pali Colliery and Birsinghpur Colliery(around 1.0 km outside)
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Road Network already present, No need of new construction.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No No
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No No
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No No
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No No change in water body at surface.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes One seasonal Ganjra nalla exist in the lease hold area which is 50 mtrs away from incline no.1. All statutory precautions taken as per CMR-2017.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Due to mine activity aquifers will be intersected. Total water requirement for the project is 600 KLD to be met by mine water supply & from other sources such as tapping ground water (tube wells etc.)
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Coal is transported from underground face to surface bunker through belt conveyor. After that coal is being transported from coal stock yard to railway siding/ consumers by covered truck/tippers.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes It will be dealt in Final Mine Closure Plan. Progressive Mine Closure Plan approved in 221st Board Meeting of SECL on 27.01.2014
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No All decommissioning of machinery and equipments will be dealt in final mine closure plan
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Manpower (as on 01.01.2023): 472
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not applicable.
1.31 Any other actions? No 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 Agriculture- 669.797 Ha (within mine lease) + 79.872 Ha (outside mine lease). Total – 749.669
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total water requirement for the project is 600 KLD (Industrial demand- 200 KLD & Domestic demand: 400 KLD) to be met by mine water supply and to be utilized in Mining Operations.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Mineable reserve : 3.155 MT (as on 01-01-2023)
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No Construction material will be used in u/g for making sectionalisation /isolation & ventilation stopping &other work etc Source of construction materials: Stone crushers and river etc.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not Applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Electricity: 8975.3 MWH consumed in 2021-22, Fuel : Diesel & POL: 0.04 KL/day in 2021-22
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No 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 No Not Applicable.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Not Applicable.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? No Not Applicable.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Not Applicable.
3.5 Any other causes No 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 No Not Applicable.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) No In residential colony: Soak pits & Septic tanks have been constructed for discharge of domestic effluents.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Generation of Hazardous wastes of Cat.-5.1- Spent/Used Oil- 0..892 MT/year Cat.-5.2- Waste oil sludge- Nil
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 Yes Sewage disposal system with conventional septic tanks & soak pits in residential colony.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not Applicable
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes As and when required machinery/ equipments to be surveyed off
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 Emissions due to burning of fossil fuels from vehicles/ machinery employed, which is well within the permissible limit
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes The quantity is insignificant.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Release of dust during loading/unloading operations & during transport of coal which is being controlled by water spraying
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No The mine is an old established mine further construction work is not required.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes The generation of coal dust is within permissible limit
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 applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No 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 Operation of mining, CHP, engines of vehicles etc. However, Generation of noise will be kept within permissible limits.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Noise level is being kept within permissible limits
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes As per final mine closure plan but will be kept within permissible limits.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Blasting intensity maintained within permissible limits as specified by DGMS.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Within permissible limit.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes The quantity is insignificant.
6.7 From any other sources No 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 Generation of Hazardous wastes of Cat.-5.1- Spent/Used Oil- 0.892 MT/year Cat.-5.2- Waste oil sludge- Nil
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes Underground mine water is being treated in the surface settling tanks and chemical treatment in filter plant. The treated water is being utilized for the drinking purpose, industrial purposes i.e. spraying & in underground workings. The excess mine water from settling tank is being discharged to the plantation area from where nearby villagers utilized it for irrigation purpose. Sewage disposal system with conventional septic tanks & soak pits in residential colony.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Fugitive emission into air is being maintained within prescribed limits.
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 Emergency organization plan has been prepared as per stipulation of DGMS.
8.2 From any other causes Yes 1. Roof fall in u/g 2. Electricity etc. Code of practice for Emergency organization plan has been prepared as per stipulation of DGMS.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes Although the project is not falling under seismically active zone or land slide prone zone. However mine is well equipped to deal with eventuality as enumerated in CMR 1957 and related DGMS circulars.
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 Project will lead to development of ancillary industries & an overall economic growth of nearby towns to supplement the population of the area. Along with leading to semi urban development in Infrastructure of the towns & supporting mining and other industries.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes Land will be used for developing plantation in the depillared area.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Economic development in the entire region leading to over all socio-economic growth.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Existing mine has led to economic development in the region
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
 Yes Dhaurai RF, Bannauda RF, Badrehal RF, Jharia RF, Sohagpur RF, Bansi Dogri RF, Kurawar RF, Chhaja PF
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No Not applicable
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Not applicable
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Not applicable
5 State, National boundaries Yes Not applicable.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Not applicable.
7 Defence installations No Not applicable.
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Mining, commercial and residential, establishments of mines of SECL and villages are situated within 10 KM of the mine.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Hospitals, school, places of worship etc are situated within 10 KM of the mine
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Except for coal reserve, no other high quality reserves encountered.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Not applicable
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 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) Annexure-Additional attachments
5Uploaded Approval of mining PlanN/A
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAIt is requested to submit Pre-feasibility Report as per Ministry's OM dated 10 January, 2010 for Terms of Reference and proof of application submitted for forest clearance (if forest land is involved). Also, Justify the reason for reply of EDS after ~4 years and status of project currently 05 Jan 2023
2. Eds Reply LetterReply of EDS generated for Pali UG Mine 04 Jan 2023
3.NAPlease inform operational status of the coal mining project, and the details of EC, if any. Also, please justify admissibility of the proposal vis-a-vis provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 and/or directives of the Ministry in this regard. 21 Nov 2018
      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 ApplicantHEMANT
DesignationGENERAL MANAGER
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)SOUTH EASTERN COAL FIELD LTD
AddressPost Box No. 60
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