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 Piparia Underground Mine
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/MP/CMIN/81437/2018
Project Cost 1762.35 lacs
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 0.24 / 100 boreholes drilled ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 606.00 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 projectPiparia Mine is located Bandhogarh & Manpur Tehsil of Umaria district. Latitude : 23030’29” N to 23032’22”N Longitude : 80.50’39” E to 8.052’49” E
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-A/14 of Survey of India
Town / VillagePiparia
State of the projectMadhya Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Madhya PradeshUmariaBandhogarh
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Umaria Railway Station, 5 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Jabalpur Airport, 155 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Umaria , 3 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Piparia 9575043477 Bilaikop, Semaria 9630610198 Kota, Kirantal, Bhagra 9340255085 Umaria Nagar Panchayat (Bandhavgarh Tehsil) Umaria Khas 9893349366 Umaria Tanaja 8463837158
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) – 606.00 Ha. Breakup is as follows: 1. Tenancy land: 544.265 Ha 2. Govt. Land: 61.735 Ha 3. Forest Land : Nil Total: 606.00 Ha
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Land acquired under MMRD Act, 1957 and CBA Act, 1957
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes This is an underground mine, no major post mining land usages will change. Total land involved in the Project (Mining Area) – 606.00 Ha. Breakup is as follows: 1. Tenancy land: 544.265 Ha 2. Govt. Land: 61.735 Ha 3. Forest Land : Nil Total: 606.00 Ha
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Total 100 boreholes were drilled in the piparia block
1.5 Construction works? No Construction of the service buildings already completed.
1.6 Demolition works? No As per Final Mine Closure Plan. Progressive mine closure plan has been prepared & duly approved by SECL Board in its 218th meeting on 28.11.2013
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 There are only office building/ Infrastructure & service roads
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes Underground Mining
1.10 Reclamation works? No 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 Board & Pillar Method of Mining.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes About 1.0 hectare area is used for storage of goods & coal stock.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes 1. Underground mine water is being treated in the surface settling tanks. The treated water is being utilized for the drinking purpose, industrial purposes i.e. spraying, plantation etc. 2. Excess quantity of water discharge for irrigation purpose in near by Nalla after settling. 3. No solid waste generated.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes 2. Excess quantity of water discharge for irrigation purpose in near by Nalla after settling. 3. No solid waste generated.
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 bodies at surface
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes One seasonal Jore (jalja nalla) exist in the lease hold area which is 400 mtrs away from incline no.2. One canal - Umrer canal no.1 on west side of incline. All statutory precautions taken as per CMR-2017.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes A large capacity sump exists at underground where suspended particulate matter gets settled thereafter settled clean water is pumped out. The pumped out mine water is being treated in the surface settling tank and filter plant. The treated water is being utilized for drinking purpose, industrial process i.e. spraying and irrigation purpose.
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 prepared & approved by SECL Board on 28.11.2013.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Yes 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 employment- 469
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 land is 544.265 Ha
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total water requirement for the project is 830 KLD (Domestic - 20 KLD Industrial demand - 810 KLD to be met by mine water supply and to be utilize in spraying purpose, plantation area, irrigation purpose and other mining activities.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Mineable reserve 4.31 MT (For Seam IVB) As per RPR
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction material will be used in u/g for making sectionalisation/isolation & ventilation stopping &other work etc.-0.002 MT Source of construction materials: Stone crushers and river sand.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No NIL
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Electricity: 39.5696 MWH consumed in 2022-23, Fuel : Diesel 0.0248 KL/day & POL 0.0222 KL/day
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) Yes 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- 0.180 MT/year Cat.- 5.2 - Waste oil sludge- 0.011 MT/Year
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Not applicable.
4.5 Surplus product Yes Not applicable.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Deposited silt and coal particles from the mine water settling tank are scrapped off and dump into nearby low line area.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes As per Final Mine Closure Plan
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes P&M Items are surveyed off beyond their serviceable life and as when necessary.
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.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes The quantity is insignificant.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Release of substantial quantities 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 vehicles etc. However, noise level is being 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 Noise level is being kept 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- 0.180 MT/year Cat.-5.2 Waste oil sludge- 0.011 MT/Year
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes Colony Sewage is disposed off through septic tank and soak pit arrangement
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)? No 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 leads 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, if any.
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 lead 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 Umaria RF, Bandarchua RF, Bandha RF, Karkeli RF, Dubbar RF and Badrehal RF
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) NIL
5Uploaded Approval of mining PlanN/A
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAPlease confirm whether there is any violation if not, then please apply under Parivesh 2.0. 22 Feb 2024
2. Eds Reply LetterEDS Reply letter 15 Feb 2024
3.NAPlease confirm whether the project report prepared in December, 1996 (approved in 1997) is acceptable in the present circumstances, and there is no change in land use. Also please clarify as to why the project was not implemented earlier. 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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