No.
J-11015/1180/2007-IA.II(M)
Government of
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran Bhavan,
C.G.O. Complex,
New Delhi-110003.
Telefax. 2436 2434
Dated the 4th
September, 2008
To
M/s Lal Trades & Agencies (P) Ltd.
7,
Kolkata – 700 069.
Sub: Badampahar Iron
Reference is invited to your letter no. nil dated
nil along with the application in the prescribed format (Form-I) and a copy of
the pre-feasibility report to prescribe the TORs for
undertaking detailed EIA study for the purpose of obtaining
environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 in
respect of the above mentioned project.
2. The
proposal is for renewal of mining lease for production of 0.72 million TPA of
iron ore. The mine is reported to be
worked earlier by the ex-lessee namely M/s TISCO. The mine lease area is 119.63 ha, which is a
forestland. Life of mine is 10
years. Working will be opencast
mechanized involving drilling and blasting.
3. Based on the information contained in the
documents submitted and the presentation made before the Expert Appraisal
Committee (EAC) for mining projects during its Meeting held on July 22-24,
2008, the following TORs are prescribed:-
(i)
History of mine as it has developed and changed ownership from time to
time.
(ii)
Year-wise production details since 1994 onwards and clearly stating the
highest production achieved in any one year prior to 1994. It may also be categorically informed whether
there had been any increase in production after the EIA Notification, 1994
coming into force w.r.t. the highest production achieved prior to 1994.
(iii)
The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from
lease periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation
etc. should be for the life of the mine
/ lease period.
(iv)
Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land,
grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and national park, migratory routes of fauna,
water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features.
(v)
Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass
pre-operational, operational and post operational phases.
(vi)
Status of forestry clearance.
(vii)
Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves (particularly
the Simlipal Biosphere Reserve), Wildlife corridors, Tiger/Elephant reserves
(existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should
be clearly indicated. A location map
duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden should also be provided in this
regard. Necessary clearance, if any, as may be applicable to such projects due
to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned above should be
obtained from the State Wildlife Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden under the
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished.
(viii)
A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone and buffer zone
(10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out.
Details of flora and fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer
zone should be furnished based on field survey clearly indicating the Schedule
of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area,
the necessary plan for their conservation should be prepared in consultation
with
(ix)
Impact of change of land use.
(x)
R&R plan / compensation details for the project affected people.
(xi)
Collection of one season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient
air quality, water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna. Site-specific meteorological data should also
be collected. The location of the
monitoring stations should be justified. Date wise collected baseline AAQ data
should form part of EIA and EMP report.
(xii)
Air quality modelling should be carried out for prediction of impact of
the project on the air quality of the area. It should also take into account
the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details
of the model used and input parameters used for modelling should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a
location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive
receptors, if any and the habitation.
The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction may also be indicated
on the map.
(xiii)
The water requirement for the project, its availability and source to be
furnished. A detailed water balance
should also be provided. Fresh water
requirement for the project should also be indicated.
(xiv)
Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite
quantity of water for the project should be provided.
(xv)
Details of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the
project.
(xvi)
Impact of the project on the water quality both surface and groundwater
should be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required should be
provided.
(xvii)
Based on actual
monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect
groundwater. Necessary data and
documentation in this regard may be provided.
In case the working will intersect groundwater table, a detailed hydro
geological study should be undertaken and report furnished.
(xviii)
Details of
first order stream, if any passing through lease area and modification/
diversion proposed, if any and the impact of the same on the hydrology should
be brought out.
(xix)
Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, in the project to be
provided.
(xx)
Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table should be
provided both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the
same.
(xxi)
Quantity of solid waste generation to be estimated and details for its
disposal and management be provided.
Details of backfilling proposed, if any, should also be given. It may be clearly indicated that out of the
total waste generation during the mine life, the quantity to be backfilled and
the quantity to be disposed off in the form of external dump (number of dumps,
their height, terraces etc.).
(xxii)
The reclamation
plan, post mine land use and progressive greenbelt development plan shall be
prepared in tabular form (prescribed format) and submitted.
(xxiii) Impact on local transport
infrastructure due to the project. Projected increase in truck traffic as a
result of the project in the present road network (including those outside the
project area) and whether it is capable of handling the increased load. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure,
if contemplated including action to be taken by other agencies such as State
Government, if any, should be covered.
(xxiv)
Details of the infrastructure facilities to be
provided for the mine workers.
(xxv)
Conceptual post mine land use and Reclamation and Rehabilitation of mined
out area (with plans and with adequate number of sections).
(xxvi)
Phase-wise plan of greenbelt development, plantation and compensatory
afforestation clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation and
the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done should be
given.
(xxvii)
Occupational health impact of the project. Details of pre-placement medical examination
and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP.
(xxviii)Measures of socio economic influence to the local
community proposed to be provided by project proponent. As far as possible, quantitative dimension to
be given.
(xxix)
Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental
impacts which, should inter-alia also include the impact due to change of land
use, due to loss of agricultural land and grazing land, if any, besides other
impacts of the projects.
(xxx)
Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on
the same along with time bound action plan to implement the same.
(xxxi)
Any litigation
pending against the project and /or any direction /order passed by any Court of
Law against the project, if so, details thereof.
(xxxii)
The cost of the
project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards
implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt out.
4. Besides the above, the below mentioned
general points will also to be followed:-
a) All documents to be properly
referenced with index, page numbers and continuous page numbering.
b) Where data are presented
in the report especially in tables, the period in which the data were collected
and the sources should be indicated.
c) Where the documents
provided in a language other than English, an English translation should be
provided.
d) The Questionnaire for
environmental appraisal of mining projects as devised earlier by the Ministry
shall also be filled and submitted.
e)
Approved mine plan along with
copy of the approval letter for the proposed capacity should also be submitted.
5. The
EIA report should also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours
of main topographic features, drainage and mining area, (ii) geological maps
and sections and (iii) sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any,
clearly showing the land features of the adjoining area.
6. After
preparing the draft EIA (as per the generic structure prescribed in
Appendix-III of the EIA Notification, 2006) covering the above mentioned
issues, the proponent will get the public hearing conducted and take further
necessary action for obtaining environmental clearance in accordance with the
procedure prescribed under the EIA Notification, 2006.
(Dr. S.K. Aggarwal)
Director
Copy to:-
1. The
Secretary, Department of Environment, Govt. of Orissa, Bhubaneswar-751001.
2. The
Chairman, Orissa State Pollution Control Board, A-118, Nilkantha Nagar, Unit-8,
Bhubaneswar-751 012.
3. The
Chief Conservator of Forests (C), Ministry of Environment & Forests,
Government of India, Regional Office (EZ), A-3, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar -
751 023.
4. Guard
File.
(Dr. S.K. Aggarwal)
Director