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 KONDAPURAM UG MINE
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/TG/CMIN/80182/2018
Project Cost 29871 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 0.92 MTPA (477.03 HA) ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/TG/CMIN/80177/2008
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11015/328/2008-IA.II(M)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0.51 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 projectNEAR KONDAPURAM VILLAGE,MANUGURU MANDAL,BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEM DISTRICT,TELANGANA 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.65 B/12,B/16,C/9 AND C/13
Town / VillageKONDAPURAM
State of the projectTelangana
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)TelanganaKhammamManugur
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms MANUGURU, 7 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms GANNAVARAM AIRPORT,VIJAYAWADA, 212 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms MANUGURU , 9 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) ASHOK NAGAR,NEAR POLICE STATION,MANUGURU
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 number8-71/2009-FC
Date of In-Principle31/12/1899
Date of final approval31/12/1899
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)477.03 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 477.03 ha. Pre-Mining Land Use and Land Ownership Details A)Infrastructure & roads including UG entry 1.Surface structures at pit head - 3.00 ha 2. Air shaft & fan house - 0.30 ha 3.Magazine - 0.03 ha 4.Stowing arrangements - 1.00 ha 5. Roads - 1.85 ha 6.Diversion of
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Existing vegetation present in the forest land at the proposed surface infrastructures will be cleared. There are no dwellings/buildings to be cleared. Source : Pre-Feasibility Report
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Land requirement for various purposes: 1.Land required for roads : 1.85 ha 2.Land required for magazine : 0.03 ha 3.Land required for structures : 3.00 ha 4.Air shaft & fan house : 0.36 ha 5.Stowing arrangements : 1.00 ha 6.Land required for nallah diversion : 0.35 ha Total : 6.59 ha Undisturbed land/UG r
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Mineral exploration investigations were made by drilling bore holes with a density of 9.64 bore holes per sq.km.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Infrastructures like Fan house, Office buildings, Pit head stores, Canteen, Rest Shelter etc; are to be established. The existing colonies will be sufficient to cater to the needs of the project.
1.6 Demolition works? No NIL
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Not required. Workmen will come from nearby villages and existing township. Source: Pre-Feasibility report
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 will be constructed above ground level. Source : Pre Feasibility Report of the Project
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes Already existing mine. Mining operations are in progress. It is proposed to drive two main incline tunnels and one air shaft from surface to underground.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Plantation will be carried out in an area of 6.24 ha as a part of Green belt development at areas along the roads, surface structures at pit head, main mechanical ventilator house, Magazine. 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 The present proposal is to operate the project with potential production capacity of 0.92 MTPA by adopting Continuous Miner (CM) technology & L.H.D.s. No manufacturing process is involved in producing coal. Source : Pre Feasibility Report
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Magazine & Pit store building will be constructed for receipt, storage and issue of materials, equipment and consumables required for mine operation. Source : Pre Feasibility Report
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Solid Waste: The solid waste produced during drivage of tunnels and shaft sinking will be used for preparation of bank head at surface and debris so produced from inter-seam drifts will be utilized for underground track ballasting, leveling of the uneven floors and strengthening of surface bank head. Liquid effluents: The major effluent source is mine water pumped out from the mine, which will be let out into natural streams after removal of suspended solids.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No The existing Prakasha Vanam colony will be sufficient for this project requirement for housing needs of the employees.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes A road will be laid from the mine to the Kondapuram CHP.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Nil
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? Yes The source of power for the project will be from SCCL 132/33 sub-station which is located at a distance of 6.0 Km. from the mine. The 33 KV overhead transmission line originating from the sub-station is feeding to the mine. It is proposed to extend the transmission line up to 33KV/3.3KV Substation near the proposed main incline of the mine.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes i) Nallah flowing over the mine on the rise side will be diverted. ii) The Gurrapeta Vagu flowing along the rise side of the mine will be diverted along the mine boundary on the East side. Source: Pre-Feasibility report
1.22 Stream crossings? No There are no stream crossings in the project. Source: Pre-Feasibility report
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No The water seepage in the mine during mining activity is collected at identified sumps and is pumped to surface by means of pumps. The water treated in slow sand filters followed by disinfections will be utilised for drinking. Water from the mine is pumped out and delivered into filter beds provided at the mine and at residential colony. Filtered water is supplied for drinking and industrial purpose. The estimated water to be pumped out from the mine is about 3250 cu.m/day
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No changes is envisaged Source: Pre-Feasibility report
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Individual transport by workmen from township to the site. Source: Pre-Feasibility report
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes All entries to the underground will be sealed/fenced off and subsided land will be reclaimed. All machinery will be dismantled and diverted to other mines. Decommissioning / Mine closure plan will be submitted before 5 years of the closure as per the guidelines given by Ministry of Coal for mine closure.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Yes Service buildings will be dismantled at the end of mining operations. All the activities involved during de-commissioning will be carried out and material will be handled as per mine 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? Yes nflux of people will be mainly for establishing business in and around the proposed mine site. Total manpower requirement of the project is 727. This manpower will be arranged from the closing mines and from other mines of the company. However, indirect employment opportunities due to coal transportation, material supply, out sourcing operations will be increased to local people. Source: Pre-Feasibility report
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Nil
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Nil
1.31 Any other actions? No Nil
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 mine is 477.03 ha, which is completely forest land. Source : Pre Feasibility Report of the Project
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes The ground water which seeps into the mine workings will be utilized for various purposes of the project. No external source is required for the project. About 77 cu.m/day of water will be required for different activities of the project. Source: Pre-Feasibility report
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Extractable coal reserves available are 9.933 MT(as on 01.04.2013) Source : Pre Feasibility Report of the Projec
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No Details of construction material will be furnished in feasibility report.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No 477.03 ha of forest land is involved in this project. No timber will be required for the mine as steel supports will be used instead of timber.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes The source of power for the project will be from SCCL 132/33 sub-station which is located at a distance of 6.0 Km. from Kondapuram UG Mine.Power requirement for the project is 7.645 MVA
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 Explosives, Oils & lead acid batteries will be used in this mine. They will be stored, transported, handled and used in accordance with Indian Explosive Act 1884, MSIHC Rules 2000, Mines Act, 1952 and regulations made there under. Source: Pre-Feasibility report
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 No In the coal extraction process, coal containing impurities such as shale or sometimes sandstone is being transported to the Coal Handling Plant, where shale and sand stone are picked out manually.
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 waste oil drums generated will be disposed as per the provisions of Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Trans boundary 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.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Demolition at the end of the project will be carried out as per mine closure plan.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes The redundant machinery or equipment will be transferred to the other projects where required. If outlived their working life, they will be surveyed off as per Company's Rules 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 Considerable amount of dust will be generated at various stages of mining operations such as drilling,blasting,excavation,loading, transportation of coal and coal handling operations like screening, crushing. Dust respirators will be provided to the persons working in these areas. The mine exhaust air consists of the following gases CO2, O2, CH4, CO, H2 and N2.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport No Negligible.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No Negligible. Source: Pre-Feasibility report
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 emissions from the coal burnt blacksmith furnace will be 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, vibrations and heat in the proposed project are Surface 1.Main Mechanical Ventilator(Exhaust Fan) 2.Pit head coal handling arrangements 3. Vehicular movement. 4. Crushers. Under ground Electrically operated machines e.g. Continuous Miner, shuttle cars, Auxiliary fan. Employees working in the vicinity of machines will be provided with earplugs / muffs.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Nil
6.3 From construction or demolition No Negligible
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Blasting operations will produce noise and vibrations but the impacts will be localized and for a short period.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes During operational phase, noise levels will increase due to running of machinery but the impacts will be localized.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Nil
6.7 From any other sources Yes Noise will be generated from black smith shed, tub repairing shed, L/W equipment overhaul shed. Ear plugs will be provided to the persons working in these areas.
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials No The hazardous wastes like used oil, lead acid batteries will be 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, filtration and chlorination will be provided for mine discharge, so as to conform to the effluent standards as prescribed by MoEF. The workshop effluent, which may contain oil & grease, will be treated in oil & grease trap provided at workshop.
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 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 • The proposed project is outside of the Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Sensitive Zone. • Forest land is involved in this mine • Godavari River is flowing 7.5 km away from the mine boundary. • No wet lands, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reason exist.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No No such area exists.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Not applicable
5 State, National boundaries No No State or National boundary within 15 Km from the proposed project.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No No
7 Defence installations No No defense installations exist.
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Manuguru town is situated within 9 km radius from the proposed project.
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 mine boundary.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Except coal, the area is not containing any 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 the project 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 such area susceptible to natural hazard exists.
(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
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
      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 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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