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 PADMAVATHI KHANI NO.5 INCLINE (PVK NO.5 INCLINE)
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/TG/CMIN/77233/2018
Project Cost 11470.00 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 0.825 MTPA ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/TG/CMIN/77225/1990
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11015/27/80-IA-II(M)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 916.48 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 projectThis Project is located near Rudrampur village of Kothagudem mandal in Bhadradri kothagudem district of Telagana state.
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 Top sheet No. 65 C/11
Town / VillageKothagudem (town) Rudrampur (village)
State of the projectTelangana
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)TelanganaKhammamKothagudem
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms The mine is located about 8 km from Bhadrachalam Road railway station of South Central Railway, 8 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad at a distance of 295 km., 295 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms City & District Headquarter: Bhadradri kothagudem (8 km) , 8 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Kothagudem Municipal Corporation, Hno.12-2-233, babu Camp, kothagudem, Telagana,507101, pno. 9849905882
13. Name of the Applicant Shri G Venkateswara Reddy
14. Registered Address Kothagudem P.O -507101 Khammam Dt
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company The Singareni Collieries Company Limited
Name of the Applicant Shri G Venkateswara Reddy
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Director (Planning & Projects)
Pin code 507101
E-mail gm_env@scclmines.com
Telephone No. 8744-243059
Fax No. 8744-08744244115
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?Yes
StatusFinal(Stage-II) Approval Obtained
MoEF file number8-277/1985-FC
Date of In-Principle27/05/1994
Date of final approval05/08/1999
Area diverted-1 ha.
Uploaded Clearance LetterAnnexure-Uploaded clearance letter
(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?Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)768.99 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 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 requirement for the project is 916.48 ha. Forest land to an extent of 768.99 ha is involved in the project. The pre-mining land use pattern in core zone of the mine is given below: Pre mining Land use status in ha 1. Forest land: 768.99 2. Non forest SCCL Acc land:147.49 Total land(1+2): 916.48 *Source : Project Pre Feasibility Report
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No As the present proposal is to obtain Environmental Clearance for the existing underground mine without any expansion. As such, no vegetation or buildings are required to be cleared. Source : Project Pre Feasibility Report
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No No creation of new land uses. The existing land use is given as below. (Figures in ha.) 1. Mine pit head structure/Establishment area: 2.518 2. Fan house Area: 0.147 3. Magazine area: 0.034 4. Shaft area: 0.013 5. Sand stowing plant/sand stock area: 9.518 6. Road & Transmission line: 13.496 7. Nallahs etc.,: 1.118 8. Plantation area (as on 31.03.2015):26.901 9. Proposed plantation (remaining life): 93.745 Sub total: 147.49 10. Forest land: 768.99 Total land: 916.48
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Mineral exploration investigations were made by drilling bore holes with a density of 8.84 bore holes per Sq.km.
1.5 Construction works? No No, further construction works will be taken up in the lease area. The existing service buildings are sufficient for mine. The existing colony will be sufficient to cater the needs of the present manpower of the mine.
1.6 Demolition works? No It is an existing project and hence no further demolition works are required.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Not required. Workmen will come from existing SCCL Township and nearby villages
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations No The required service buildings were already constructed above ground level. Source : Project Pre Feasibility Report.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No The mine is having one tunnel connected from surface to king seam. This tunnel is being used for transport of coal, material, and for intake air. Two air shaft namely 5- shaft and PVK shaft connected up to Top and king seams 5- shaft is used as return air shaft, PVK shaft is used as intake and Man winding purpose No additional tunnels or shafts are proposed. Source : Project Pre Feasibility Report
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Plantation will be carried out in 132.876 ha at the end of final mine closure stage. Source :Pre Feasibility Report of the Project
1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes This mine is planned to produce 0.825 MTPA of coal per annum. No manufacturing process is involved in producing coal. Source :Pre Feasibility Report
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Existing Explosive magazine, pit store are being used for storing of explosives and other materials.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes The solid waste generated from the project is While driving tunnels in hard rock and bottom stone blasting for leveling purpose etc. Debris so produced will be utilized for underground track ballasting, leveling of the uneven floors etc.,The water pumped-out of mine consists of coal fines. These will be separated by settling ponds before the water is let out to agriculture tanks/ near by water streams. Domestic effluents of common township is being treated in STP. Source :Pre Feasibility Report
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Existing SCCL township is sufficient for the housing needs of the employees. Source :Pre Feasibility Report of the Project
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No No additional road/rail construction is required.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No No additional road/rail construction is required.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No No new or diversion of transmission lines or pipe lines required.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not applicable
1.22 Stream crossings? No No diversion is involved in the project
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The maximum quantity of mine water, which is being pumped-out during the mining operations, is around 12728 m3/day. The same is filtered on the surface and reused for drinking, underground mining activities and remaining is let out to agriculture tanks . Source: Pre-Feasibility report
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No change is envisaged
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Individual transport by workmen from township to the site.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes De commissioning / mine closure plan as per the approved mine closure paln approved by MoC, GoI.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Yes The project area will be reclaimed and plantation will be carried out in phased manner. All the activities involved during de-commissioning will be carried out and material will be handled as per closure plan approved by Ministry of Coal, thereby minimizing the impact on the environment. Source: Pre-Feasibility report
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No No extra manpower is required for the expansion project.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No introduction of alien species.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No loss of native species or genetic diversity
1.31 Any other actions? No None
2 Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes The total land required for the project is 916.48 ha. Forest land to an extent of 768.99 ha and non forest land to an extent of 147.49 ha is involved. Total land is diverted / acquired for mining purpose no additional land is required. Source :Pre Feasibility Report of the Project
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Water requirement for the mine is about 12728 KLD and is being met from the mine discharge. Source :Pre Feasibility Report of the Project
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Net extractable coal reserves available for extraction are 10.29 MT(as on 01.04.2015). Source :Pre Feasibility Report of the Project
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No No additional infrastructure is required.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No timber is required in the mine as steel supports are being used instead of timber.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Power source : 132/33 KV sub-station of kothagudem of SCCL is being used to meet the power requirement. Total capacity of the machinery deployed is around 15585 HP. Source :Pre Feasibility Report of the Project
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Nil
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 Material requirement Explosive : 52.60 T/ Annum Hydraulic oil : 30 KL/Annum Explosives will be stored, transported, handled and used in accordance with Indian Explosive Act 1884 & Rules 2008, MSIHC Rules 2000,Mines Act, 1952 and regulations there under. Source :Pre Feasibility Report of the Project
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 No affect on welfare of people is anticipated.
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 Yes The solid waste generated from the project is while driving tunnels in hard rock and bottom stone blasting for leveling purpose etc. Debris so produced will be utilized for underground track ballasting, leveling of the uneven floors etc Source : Project Pre Feasibility Report
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) No No additional domestic waste will be generated as there is no proposal for any new township.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Hazardous wastes like used oil, lead acid batteries and empty oil drums generated will be disposed as per the provisions of Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Nil
4.5 Surplus product No Nil
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No No additional sewage sludge will be generated as there is no proposal for any new township. The sewage from colony is treated in the STP provided.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Demolition at the end of the project will be carried out as per the approved Mine Closure Plan.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes The redundant machinery or equipment will be transferred to other mines where required. If outlived their working life, they will be surveyed off and disposed to recycled industries.
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 No Not applicable
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Processes like loading, unloading and transportation of coal causes air pollution.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport No No major materials required for mining operations. Hence emissions from materials handling including storage or transport are minimal.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No Not applicable
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste No Nil
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Nil
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Nil
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No The emission from coal burned in blacksmith furnace are let out through a chimney at a height of about 6.0 m and there will not be any effect on the persons working in the surrounding.
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 The main sources of noise in the proposed mine are • Exhaust Fan • Pit head coal handling arrangements • Movement of coal transport trucks.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Nil
6.3 From construction or demolition No Nil
6.4 From blasting or piling No Since low intensity blasting operations are carried out in underground no impact will be felt on the surface.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes During operational phase, noise levels will increase due to running of machinery and vehicular movement in the working area (underground) but the impacts will be localized. During the loading operation at the surface bunkers and due to the movement of the coal transport trucks but the impact will be minimum.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes At the black smith shed and during the welding/heating operation but its impact on the nearby working persons is very minimum.
6.7 From any other sources Yes Noise generates at surface bunkers, tub repairing shed and Blacksmith shed.
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 wastes like used oil and lead acid batteries are being disposed off to authorized recyclers.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No The mining process does not involve any chemical treatment. The mine discharge water, which may contain coal fines, needs sedimentation, before discharge into the natural water course / open land. The treatment facilities such as sedimentation and sand filtration have been provided for mine discharge, so as to conform to the effluent standards as prescribed by MoEF&CC.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No Nil
7.4 From any other sources No Nil
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Nil
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 All the precautions as laid in CMR 2017, CEAR 2010 and Indian Explosives Act, 1884 will be followed to avoid risk from fire, explosion. Mine safety is one of the most essential aspects of working any mine. Indeed safety of the mine and the employees is taken care of by the Mines Act, 1952 and the Rules and Regulations made there under.
8.2 From any other causes No No other causes.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No This mine has no potential dangers from floods earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst and landslides.
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 • Development of infrastructure and quality of life of the surrounding localities will be improved. • Nil. • Supply of spares & other services will come up. • Nil
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No No significant impact on the land use pattern
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The project will lead to overall socio-economic growth of the area.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No NIL
(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 No such area exists.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No There are no such important or sensitive areas for ecological reasons.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No No such areas exist.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No No
5 State, National boundaries No There are no State or National boundaries within 15 km from the proposed mine.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No There are no such areas.
7 Defence installations No No defense installations exist.
8 Densely populated or built-up area No Town Kothagudem exist within 8 km from the proposed project boundary.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes There are number of schools, hospitals and several places of worship and community facilities, located within an aerial distance of 15 km from the proposed project location boundary.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Except coal resources, there are no areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Environmental monitoring is being done in and around the mine and all the parameters are within the stipulated norms.
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 No areas exist Which are susceptible to natural hazard and could cause environmental problems.
(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 PlanAnnexure-Uploaded Approval of mining plan
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1.NAThe Committee, after deliberations, desired for the EIA/EMP report based on one season baseline data along with the details in respect of the following:- • Public Consultation, including public hearing, shall be conducted through concerned SPCB as per the provisions/procedure contained in the EIA Notification, 2006 for information of the stakeholders about the present coal mining operations inviting comments and their redressal, • Valid Mining Plan and the Progressive Mine Closure Plan duly approved by the competent authority, • Compliance status of the conditions stipulated in the environmental from the concerned Regional Office of the Ministry. • Consent to operate from the State Pollution Control Board for the present mining operations. • Coal production realized from the mine fr 05 Oct 2018
(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 ApplicantShri G Venkateswara Reddy
DesignationDirector (Planning & Projects)
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)The Singareni Collieries Company Limited
AddressKothagudem P.O -507101 Khammam Dt
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