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 Jalagam Vengala Rao Opencast Mine (I & II Expansion)
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/TG/CMIN/96178/2019
Project Cost 43751 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule2(a) Coal washeries
1(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 10 MTPA ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/TG/CMIN/96177/2007
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11015/268/2007-IA.II(M)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 5 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 projectThe proposed project is located in Kommepalli Village, near Sathupalli Town, Sathupalli Mandal of Khammam District of Telangana State. The area is covered in Survey of India Topo Sheet Nos. 65C/16 and bounded by Latitudes N N17o09’54.59” to 17o13’01.70” and Longitudes E 80o45’43.38” to E 80o49’20.86”.
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.Khammam District
Town / VillageSathupalli
State of the projectTelangana
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)TelanganaKhammamSathupalle
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Bhadrachalam Road, 63 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Gannavaram International Airport, Vijayawada, 103 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Sathupalli , 3 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Nagara Panchayat, Opp: RTC Bus Stand, Sathupalli, Khammam District, Telangana State, PIN - 507303 Mobile No. 8008801220
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?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?Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)1156.72 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 The land required for the project is 1910.09 ha and 43.73 ha identified outside the project area for colony purpose. The total land requirement is 1953.46 ha. The total forest land involved in the project is 1156.72 ha which was already diverted for mining purpose.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Reserved forest land is involved in the present proposal. This forest land was already diverted for mining purpose.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Activity wise land use is as given below: (Figures in ha) Excavation Area : 1030.87 External Dump : 507.05 Safe Distance Including Tanks, : 219.43 Drains & Bund CHP & Coal Yard : 22.33 Mine Service Facilities : 48.32 Coal Washery : 13.03 Road Diversion : 18.97 Proposed Railway Siding : 43.15 Magazine : 6.94 PROJECT AREA : 1910.09 Staff Colony (Outside ML) : 43.37 Total Land Requirement : 1953.46
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 25.26 bore holes per Sq.Km over an area of 8.469 Sq. Km.
1.5 Construction works? Yes The service buildings, CHP, magazine etc of the existing project will be utilised for the expansion project. In addition, coal washery, railway siding will be constructed. New CHP, coal yard, magazine and other required service buildings will also be constructed.
1.6 Demolition works? Yes Structures of R&R villages are required to be demolished.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Not required. Workmen will come from Sathupalli, Kothagudem and nearby villages.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Service buildings will be constructed. Present status of OB dumps (Fig. in M.Cum): JVR OC-I Exp.:OB removed 147.87(4.06 top soil). OB dumped in Ext. Dump 42.22, OB in Int. Dump 105.24. Top soil stored 0.41. Dumps height 90 m. JVR OC-II: OB removed 7.57 (0.23 top soil). OB dumped in Ext. Dump 7.34.Internal dumping not started.Final status of OB dumps: Total OB 1202.33 (18.48 top soil). OB in Ext. Dump 374.61, OB in Int. Dump 599.05. OB in the voids of JVR OC-I Exp. 228.67. Dumps height 120 m
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No The proposal is for expansion of existing opencast mine by annexing the property of other operating opencast mine.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Total OB quantity of 155.44 M.Cu.m. was already removed from JVR OC - I Exp. & JVR OCP - II. Total 1046.89 M.Cu.m. of OB will be removed from the proposed JVR OC Mine (I & II Expansion) which includes 14.19 M.Cu.m.is topsoil. In addition to this top soil, 0.64 M.Cu.m of top soil already stored will be utilised while reclamation. Out of total OB, 374.61 M.Cu.m (31.16 %) will be dumped in external dump yard and the balance 827.72 M.Cu.m (68.84%) of OB will be dumped in internal dump yards.
1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The project is designed for a rated capacity of 10.00 MTPA with an integrated coal washery of 4.00 MTPA capacity for coal beneficiation to improve quality of coal. No manufacturing process is involved in producing coal.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Presently the existing storage facilities will cater the needs of expansion project also. However additional storage facilities will be provided, if required.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes The OB will be dumped at earmarked sites and reclaimed biologically with native species. The rejects picked at coal washery will be accommodated in OB dumps. Effluent from HEMM washing station will be treated for oil and grease separation before discharging it out. The treated water will be used for greenbelt development within the premises. The mine discharge water normally contains coal fines which will be treated in settling ponds.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes New township has been proposed.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Keeping in view the upcoming projects and handling of higher coal capacities re-designing of CHP with Railway siding has been considered for which fund provision of Rs. 277.97 Crores was made.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Keeping in view the upcoming projects and handling of higher coal capacities, re-designing of CHP with Railway siding has been considered for which fund provision of Rs. 277.97 Crores was made.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? Yes The existing Sattupalli - Vemsur PWD road will be diverted as it is falling within the quarry area in between Sattupalli and Rejarla village.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Nil
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Nil
1.22 Stream crossings? No Nil
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, will be around 16086 m3 per day. The same is stored in settling ponds for removal of suspended solids. About 3277 m3 per day will be required for various purposes like dust suppression, washing of HEMM, plantation and domestic use etc. The balance 12809 m3 per day water will be let out after treatment in settling tank.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes Garland drains will be made around the project boundary for affecting surface drainage.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Individual transport by workmen from their residences.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes De commissioning / closure works will be taken up as per the guidelines given by Ministry of Coal (MOC) while approving Mine Closure plan.
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. 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 closure plan approved by Ministry of Coal, thereby minimizing the impact on the environment.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes The required manpower will be deployed either from existing manpower of the other projects or through new recruitment.
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 Total land required for the project is 1910.09 ha which includes 1156.72 ha forest land (already diverted for mining purpose), 691.74 ha agricultural land, 37.29 water bodies, 12.24 ha roads, 8.35 ha villages and 3.75 ha grazing land.
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. About 3277 m3 per day will be required for various purposes. The balance water will be let out after treatment in settling tank. No external source is required for the project.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Net balance extractable coal reserves available for extraction are 245.51 MT.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Details of construction material were furnished in feasibility report / mining plan.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No timber is required for the project.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes The source of power for the Project is from 132 KV sub-station of Penuballi village located at a distance of 16 Km. The power requirement for this project will be 8.722 MW (MVA) as most of the proposed equipment is diesel operated.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Yes The diesel consumption will be around 45720 KL per annum.
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: 13195 Tonnes of explosives will be used per annum in the proposed project. Explosives will be stored, transported, handled and used in accordance with Indian Explosive Act 1884 and Rules 2008, MSIHC Rules 1989 and its amendments, Mines Act, 1952 and regulations there under.
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 Overlying strata consisting of topsoil and sedimentary rock formation will be removed. Solid waste consists of overburden material obtained during mining operations at different stages and a negligible quantity of shale / rejects separated from the excavated coal. It is proposed to handle 1046.89 M.Cu.m. of OB from the proposed JVR OCP - II Expansion which includes 14.19 M.Cu.m.is topsoil. In addition to this top soil, 0.64 M.Cu.m of top soil already stored will be utilised while reclamation.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Additional domestic waste will be generated as there is a proposal for new colony and the same will be treated in the STP / soak pits.
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 Yes Rejects will be generated during the process of coal beneficiation at coal washery.
4.5 Surplus product No Nil
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Additional sewage sludge will be generated from the proposed colony.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Demolition at the end of the project will be carried out as per approved mine closure plan.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes The redundant machinery or equipment will be transferred to other mines where ever required. If outlived their working life, they will be surveyed off and disposed as per Company's Rule.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials 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 Production processes like drilling, blasting, excavation, loading and transportation of material requires combustion of diesel. Diesel used in the project will generate pollutants like CO2, CO, SO2, HC and NOx
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Production processes like drilling, blasting, excavation, loading and transportation of material will cause 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 Yes The emissions generated during construction, operation and during the closure will be controlled by taking proper mitigation measures.
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 Nil
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 source of noise in the opencast mine are the electrical and diesel operated machines i.e., pumps, drilling machines, dumpers, etc. All the cabins of HEMM will be made sound proof and employees working in the vicinity of HEMM will be provided with earplugs / muffs.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Nil
6.3 From construction or demolition No Nil
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Coal and OB is proposed to be excavated by drilling and blasting operations. The blasting operations will produce noise and blast vibrations. Hence, controlled blasting and down the hole initiation techniques will be adopted to minimize the air over pressure and ground vibrations.
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 area but the impacts will be localized. Regular tuning of vehicle will check the noise levels.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Nil
6.7 From any other sources No Nil
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 No
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 & chlorination facilities will be provided for mine discharge, so as to conform to the effluent standards as prescribed by MoEF&CC 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 Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards to both the employees and the public at large. The various factors, which can create disaster in opencast mining, are mine fires, spontaneous heating and blasting etc. The anticipated risks will be managed by implementation and periodical review of the Risk Management Plan and the affect of risk will be controlled by implementation of emergency plan into operation in case of incident.
8.2 From any other causes Yes Risk of accidents during the mining operations may rise due to following reasons: 1. HEMM movement 2. Explosive, Drilling and Blasting 3. Coal Handling Operations at CHP 4. Sliding 5. Electricity 6. Vehicle movement at Coal Yard and CHP 7. Fires & Spontaneous Heating 8. Inundation The risks will be overcome by strictly implementing the statutory provisions under Mines Act, 1952.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No No such incidents occurred.
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 • The mine will lead to further development of infrastructure facilities like roads, schools, recreation facilities, shopping complexes, communication facilities, housing to the dependent public, supply industries, workshops etc which will improve the quality of life in the surrounding localities. • Supply of spares & other services will come up. • New establishments may come up in and around project site like shops, hotels, lodgings and other commercial complexes.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes Land use pattern will be changed.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No 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 Yes This proposal is for expansion of existing opencast project besides existing JVR OC - I and Kistaram OCP (awaiting EC) Further, coal mines may come up in future. Coal mining is site specific. This cannot be avoided.
(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
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No No
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No No
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No No
5 State, National boundaries No No
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No No
7 Defence installations No No
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Sathupalli town is located besides the project area.
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 No
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No No
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
(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:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 05 Apr 2019
2.NAPlease inform the status of diversion of 788.22 ha of forest land in the lease area of 1409.81 ha, for which EC was granted by the Ministry on 28/3/2010. 28 Mar 2019
      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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