MINUTES OF 39th EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE (EAC) (THERMAL & COAL MINING) MEETING HELD ON 3rd-4th
JANUARY 2012 IN PARYAVARAN BHAWAN, CGO
COMPLEX, LODI ROAD, NEW DELHI.
The 39th
meeting of the reconstituted EAC (T &C) was held on 3rd-4th January 2012 in Paryavaran Bhawan, C.G.O Complex,
The minutes of the 37th meeting of EAC
(T&C) held on 28th-29th
November 2011 and was confirmed.
The agenda items were taken up as given below:
1. Hadla Lignite Mine Project (1.62 MTPA
normative with a peak capacity of 1.90 MTPA in a total ML area of 1567 ha) of M/s
Neyveli Lignite Corp. Ltd. located in Tehsil Kolayar, district
Bikaner, Rajasthan (EC based on TOR 12.06.2008)
The proponent made a presentation.
The proposal is for opening a new opencast lignite mine project of 1.62 MTPA
normative with a peak rated capacity of 1.90 MTPA in a total ML area of 1567
ha. The
Hadla Lignite mine project is for the proposed expansion of the Barsingsar TPP
(2 x 125 MW) by another 250 MW for which a separate application has been made. The mine
would partially meet the lignite requirement of the linked Barsingsar
Extension Project for putting up an additional unit of 1x250 MW capacity and
the balance met from the proposed Palana Lignite mine also allocated to the
company. It was
informed that of the total ML area of 1567 ha, 1561.20 ha is agricultural land (of
which 59.92 ha is irrigated and 1501.58 ha is non-irrigated (rainfed) land, and
5.80 ha is Govt. land. No forestland and no grazing land are involved. There
are no water bodies in the major part of the ML. No drainage in the core zone. The crops cultivated
in non-irrigated area include Bajra, Gwar, Moong, Moth, Gigly Arandi and in the
irrigated area include wheat, gram, jeera, mustered, ground nut, isabgol, etc.
There are no
ecologically sensitive areas such as WL Sanctuaries, etc in the 15km study
area. Of the total ML area, 621 ha is quarry, 306 ha is for ext. OB dumps, 15
ha is for road and infrastructure (office and workshop), 75 ha is for colony
and service area for outsourced personnel, 111 ha is green belt and vacant
area, 40 ha is for approach roads, conveyor corridor and 436 ha is area for
future mining. Mining would be opencast with shovel-dumper combination. Ultimate
working depth is 125m. The total estimated OB generation from the project is
553.44 Mm3 of which 130 Mm3 would be stored in an external
It was informed
that at the end of mine life, of the total quarry area of 621 ha, void of 120m
in 117 ha would taper to void floor area of 14 ha only (pit bottom). The average depth of
final mine would be 125 m. Of an estimated volume of 585.67 Mm3 of OB generated
during the life of mine, 508.13Mm3 of
The Committee
observed that the original mining lease area have been reduced from 2001.61 ha
to 1607 ha. The Committee accordingly sought the
reasons therefore and the break-up of the original and revised in a tabular
form for both land use and mining operations.
The
Committee observed that the Mokha Open Jungle is found adjoining the Hadla Lignite Mine Project towards the south-west
side. The Committee observed that a low lying area, which forms a part of
SW boundary which holds the water body during monsoon season and where natural
plantation have developed, should not be disturbed as it may support grassland
for the local communities during monsoon season. The Committee
also observed that there is open scrub area and desired that it should
not be disturbed. The extent area
to be left should be provided. The Committee
desired that proponent should confirm whether the area under scrub and water
bodies is mineralised or if not, the extent of area that could be deleted
should be provided. The Committee desired that the proponent examine
backfilling the internal dump to about 30m and for reducing the height of the
external dump from 60m by re-handling the
The Committee
desired that An Action Plan is required for time schedule implementation of
resettlement of 209 PAFs. The Committee desired that the local people should be
provided training for development of various skills and employment should be
provided on priority basis in the company. The Committee
desired that the water body to be left at the post mining stage should be
monitored for TDS and treated for irrigation and other purposes under CSR. The
Committee agreed that the proponent has earmarked Rs 136 lakhs (capital) and Rs
125 lakhs (recurring) for activities under CSR.
The
Committee observed that a Reserve wetland is found about 20km (outside the
study area of 15 km) from the mine where a number of bird species listed in
CITES visit. The Committee suggested that a Plan for conservation of Sch. I
birds and animals, which visit the mine area should be prepared in consultation
with ZSI and BSI or any other reputed institutions and implemented.
The
Committee decided to further consider the project after receipt of the issues
sought by the Committee.
2. Mata-Na-Madh Lignite
Mine Project (expansion from 2.4 MTPA to 4.8 MTPA in an ML area of 1752.6156
ha) of
M/s Gujarat Mineral Development Corp. Ltd located in village
Mat-na-Madh, Taluk Lakhpat, dist. Kutchh,
The proposal is for
expansion in production capacity from 2.4 to 4.8 MTPA without expansion in ML
area of 1752.6156 ha. Of the total 1752.6156 ML area, 437.8973 ha is agricultural
land and 1314.7183 ha Govt. land. No forestland is involved. No additional
acquisition of land is involved. Of the total 1752.6156 ha ML area, 279ha is
quarry area, 157 ha is for ext. OB dumps, 19.2 for infrastructure and roads,
7.1 ha is for protective bunds, 100.12 ha is for plantation over virgin area,
3.60 ha is for green belt, 30 ha is for topsoil dump, 10 ha is for settling
tank, (606.28 ha) and the balance 1146.3356 ha is undisturbed area. Mining
would be opencast and mechanised. The depth of mining has been increased from
75m to 99m as one more seam has been found. The mine would be operated as two
quarries. The total
It was informed that
the 3 external dumps of a total dump area of 157 ha, 2 dumps in 54.47 ha area
would be re-handled and reclaimed with plantation at the post mine closure
stage and the total area under plantation would be 211.47 ha.
The Committee noted
that the project has obtained EC twice - in 1999 for 0.6 MTPA and on 31.08.2010
for expansion from 0.6 MTPA to 2.4 MTPA in an area of 1752.6156 ha. The Committee
noted that the present proposal is for doubling its capacity from 2.4 MTPA to
4.8 MTPA within a year of obtaining EC and observed that the proponent should
have obtained an environmental clearance for expansion capacity of 4.8 MTPA in
2010 itself as the requirement of additional lignite was foreseeable even as of
2010. The Committee sought a detailed compliance status of the earlier ECs and
P.Hs conducted for the project. The Committee also recalled that certain EC
conditions such as taking prior approval of Standing Committee on Wildlife
prior to mining operations and on implementation of a WL Conservation Plan were
stipulated in view that the project is located near the NS WL Sanctuary and
sought details of compliance thereof. The Committee desired that native species
should be planted on the reclaimed areas. The Committee desired that
photographs of compliance of EC conditions should also be presented. The
Committee noted that the proponent has made an application through DFO,
The Committee decided
to further consider the project after receipt of the issues sought by the
Committee.
3. TOR Application on Fatehpur East Coal Block
of M/s
Fatehpur East Coal Pvt. Ltd., dist. Raigarh, Chhattisgarh (Consideration
of issues raised in MOEF letter dated 31.11.2011)
Director (MOEF)
informed the Committee that Fatehpur East Coal Mine Project of M/s Fatehpur
East Coal Pvt. has been considered by the EAC (T&C) 5 times as given below:
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1st EAC Meeting |
EAC meeting on 21.12.2010 for their
original application of 9.5 MTPA with a peak capacity of 10 MTPA) in
an ML area of 1664.563 ha, wherein some clarifications were sought on
the issue of Go/No-Go area. |
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2nd EAC Meeting |
EAC meeting in March 2011 to consider the clarifications wherein the
proponent informed that based on actual survey, the ML area has increased from 1664.563 ha to 1728 ha with a capacity of 10 MTPA, |
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3rd EAC Meeting |
EAC meeting in April 2011 when the EAC
recommended TOR for 10 MTPA for an ML area of 1728 ha, however an
application for this revised ML area was still awaited and hence no TOR was
prescribed. |
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May 2011 |
Instead of submitting an application for the
recommended project of 10 MTPA for the revised ML area of 1728, M/s Fatehpur
East submitted an application for 14 MTPA in an ML area of
1728 ha. |
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June 2011 |
M/s Fatehpur East sent two letters
dated 03.06.2011 and 10.06.2011 to
MOEF, wherein it was informed that one of original allottees of the Fatehpur
Coal Block, namely M/s Green
Infrastructure had changed its name to M/s Athena Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. A clarification of change of
name was sought in June 2011 from the Ministry of coal for which a response
was received from MOC dated 16.08.2011
stating that the change in name of original allocatees was in order. |
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4th EAC Meeting |
Held on 29th -30th August
2011 for internal consideration of the revised application for a
revised capacity of 14 MTPA in a revised ML area of 1728 ha and the documents
furnished by M/s Fatehpur East for change of name of one of its allotteees,
based on the response of MOC. The EAC decided that the matter must be
discussed with the company for the rationale for suddenly increasing the
capacity from 10 MTPA to 14 MTPA (40% increase). The change of name issue
would also be discussed. |
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5th EAC Meeting |
Held on 26th-27th September
2011, wherein the company again revised the capacity from 14 MTPA to
10 MTPA during presentation as, according to M/s Fatehpur East,
the Mining Plan under preparation has recommended 10 MTPA due to
non-availability of land for external dumping of OB. Issues such as whether
the linkage remains the same as per the MOC Allocation Letter due to change
of name of the original allottee were also not clear. |
Director, MOEF informed the Committee that the
proponent has again filed a fresh application for TOR for a capacity of 10 MTPA for a total project area of 1913.208 ha (which includes the revised ML area of 1728 ha), vide
letter No. nil dated 27.10.2011.
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that MOC vide letter
dated 6.11.2007 allocated the block to 5 companies; M/s JLD Yavatmal Energy Ltd
(22.03%), M/s Vandana Vidhyut ltd. (11.9%) , M/s R.K.M Powergen Pvt
Ltd.(22.03%), M/s Green Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. which was subsequently changed vide
letter no 38011/1/2007 CA-I dated
6.01.2008 to 5 parties - M/s Visa Power Ltd. (23.03%), M/s JLD Yavatmal Energy
Ltd (22.03%), M/s Vandana Vidhyut Ltd. (11.9%), M/s R.K.M Powergen Pvt Ltd. (22.03%),
M/s Athena Infra Project Pvt. Ltd. (22.03%) for captive consumption of the
respective end use power plants giving three option by which the block can be
mined by three joint allocattees. The proponent opted for the option–I wherein
there would be equity stake and management participation from all consortium
partners. The production from the mine could be distributed among the
consortium partner in proportion to their assessed requirement at the time of
allocation, net of linkage, if any. The proponent by opting option -1 entered
into JV agreement on 29.11.2007. MOC accepted the JV agreement and confirmed it
vide letter dated 22.1.2008. The JV company Fatehpur East Coal Pvt. Ltd. was
incorporated by Registration of Company (ROC) on 21.04.2008. Coal mined out by
FECPL and shared proportionately by all the constituents of JV company, as
defined in MOC allotment letter.
The proponent informed that M/s Green infrastructure Pvt Ltd changed its
name to Athena Infraproject Pvt. Ltd. ROC changed the name on 30.06.2008 and
since then M/s Green infrastructure Pvt Ltd. has ceased to exist. MOC accepted
the change vide letter dated 17.12.2009. Athena Chhattisgarh Power Limited (end
user of coal) is a SPV promoted by M/s Green Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (GIPL)
for implantation of TPP in Chhattisgarh. It was further informed that MoEF has
accorded EC in 2010 to M/s Athena Chhattisgarh Power Limited. MOA had been
executed between GIPL and ACPPL (end user of coal) on 1.5.2008, which was amended
on 25.4.2009 to include the change in name of GIPL to Athena Infraproject Pvt
Ltd.
It was clarified that the requirement for revision in project area to 1913.208
ha (for acquisition of land out side the lease area 155 ha is for Ext OB dump
and 30 ha is for haul road) was explained in detail in the EAC meeting held on
26th -27th September 2011. The break-up of the revised ML
area is 355.83 ha is agricultural land, 4.361 ha is for roads, 15.891 ha is
water body, 201.236 ha is barren land, 673.772 ha is Protected Forest, 477.18
ha is Revenue Forest. Land out side the ML consists of 23.628 ha of
agricultural land, 161.372 ha of barren land.
The Committee desired that the additional area outside the Ml being
acquired for storing
4. Talaipalli Coalmine (OC at 18 MTPA capacity and UG at 0.72 MTPA capacity
of a total project area of 2349.35 ha) of M/s NTPC located in
Tehsil Gharghoda, district Raigarh, Chhattisgrah (Further consideration of EC based on TOR granted on 29.11.2009)
The proposal was last considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 17th
and 18th October 2011. The clarifications sought were further
considered.
The proponent made a presentation. It was stated that proposal for
diversion of Kurra nala was based on detailed Area Drainage Study submitted to
the Flood & Irrigation Dept., Govt. of Chhattisgarh on 02.12.2011. As
desired by the Committee, it was planned to undertake stabilisation of the
embankment with native species and strengthen it with stone pitching on embankment
towards forest area. The proponent agreed to develop thick plantation along the
embankment. It was informed that the calendar plan for the last 10 years of
mine operation rework has been reworked and for rehandling of
The total amount of
It was informed that a scheme for water supply to
villages in the impact zone would be taken up in consultation with State
Government and VDAC. Monitoring of the level and quality of groundwater would
be carried out by installation of peizometers in the the impact zone. Proponent
informed that the coal from the block to the linked Lara STPP, which is 70 Km
away by overhead multiple tubed conveyors covering such a long distance is not
techno-economically feasible. The proponent assured that adequate number of over/under
passes would be constructed along the MGR route, which are
visited/reported/inhabited by elephants in the area in consultation with PCCF
(WL), and at least 5 under/over passes shall be created particularly along the
7km stretch of the 70km MGR route, which forms a part of the elephant migratory
corridor. In the rest of the route wherever required, similar under/overpasses
shall be created. A detailed study has been initiated. The Committee was
informed that an Environment Cell/Panel of experts consisting of WL expert,
ecologist, sociologist and hydrology and hydrogeology would be created for the
implementation and monitoring of the implementation of EMP. The proponent
informed that native species representing the pre-mining ecosystem would used in
eco-restoration. Socio-economic development of the tribals in the area would be
undertaken as part of R&R and CSR Plan prepared by NTPC and would be
dovetailed with the Tribal Welfare Plan prepared by State Govt. It was informed
that skill development would be an integral part of R&R and CSR plans
finalised for the project. It was confirmed that a colony for company workers
and outsourced persons would be provided with all facilities. It was stated
that annuities for vulnerable person would be provided under R&R.
The Committee desired that the 70 km stretch should
be considered as elephant passage and safe passageways created after proper
study. The Committee also desired that the
drivers of MGR should be trained for use of siren, horn, fire crackers, etc to move
animals from railway tracks. The Committee requested the proponent to obtain
inputs from Dr Raman Sukumar, Professor and Chairman, Centre for Ecological
Sciences, Indian Institute of Science,
The committee after discussions recommended the
proposal for environmental clearance subject to MOEF circular dated 09.09.2011.
5. Coal
Washery Project (1 MTPA) of M/s
Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. located in Tehsil Rampur Baghelan, dist.
Satna, M.P. (EC based on TOR granted 28.10.2010)
The proponent did not appear before the EAC for the presentation in the
meeting. Director, MOEF informed the Committee that due to land acquisition
problems, the proponent intends to drop the proposal and relocate the washery
elsewhere for which an application would be submitted in due course.
6. Samleshwari
OCP Expn. (5 MTPA to 11 MTPA and expansion in ML area from 826.76 ha to 928.264
ha) of M/s MCL, located
in Ib Valley Coalfields, dist. Jharsuguda, Orissa (Further consideration of EC based on
TOR)
The proposal was considered earlier in EAC (T&C)
meeting held on 20th & 21st June 2011. The proposal was further considered on the clarifications furnished
thereon.
The proponent
made the presentation. It was informed that the additional land requirement for
the 11 MTPA expansion project is 99.50 ha of which 21.866 ha is forest Land. The
application for FC has been submitted to CCF (nodal) vide letter no.
MCL/GM/IBV/SUR/Forest Land/SOCP/1024 dated 26.08.2010 and is pending with the
State Govt. The demarcation of Mining area and pillar posting has been
completed, Compensatory Afforestation Plan has been prepared and is under
submission, tree enumeration has been completed, Gram Sabha resolution
completed and NOC has been issued on 26.07.2011 by the Collector. The proposal
is pending for want of Digitised Maps authenticated by ORSAC and DFO. The
proponent clarified that as far as the existing ML area of 826.76 ha is
concerned (which has already expanded from 5 MTPA to 11 MTPA), forestry
clearance has been already obtained on 17.02.2009 for the 313.052 ha of
forestland found within the ML area vide MOEF letter No. 8-147/89-FC dated
09.08.2001.
The Committee
suggested that EC could be obtained in two phases – Phase-I for 11 MTPA in the
existing ML of 826.76 ha which has balance reserves of 18-20 MT with a balance
life of 12-18 months and for which FC has been already obtained for the 313.052
ha of forestland within the ML area of 826.76 ha and Ph.-II for 11 MTPA in 928.264
ha expansion project for which FC is awaited for the 21.866 ha of the
additional land of 99.50 ha involved, for which the proposal could be granted
an EC subject to MOEF Circular dated 09.09.2011. This was agreed to by the
proponent and a letter to this effect was handed over. The Committee desired
that third party evaluation of impact of mining on health of workers should be
got carried and medical record of employees should be maintained and placed on
company website.
The committee after discussions recommended the
proposal for enviroental clearance in two phases – Phase-I for 11
MTPA in the existing ML of 82 ha for which FC has been already obtained for 313.052
ha of forestland within the ML area of 826.76 ha. In case of Ph.-II for 11 MTPA
in 928.264 ha area (additional 99.50 ha expansion in ML area, of which 21.866
ha is forestland for which FC is awaited), the Committee recommended EC for which
the proposal could be granted an EC subject to MOEF Circular dated 09.09.2011.
7. Dumping of flyash of M/s Bhushan Steel
Ltd. into decoaled mine void of Jagannath OCP of M/s Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd., located
in dist. Angul, Orissa
The proposal is for dumping flyash generated
from their 410 MW TPP of M/s Bhushan
Steel Ltd in the decoaled abandoned coal mine voids of Jagannath OCP of M/s
Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. Both M/s Bhushan
Steel Ltd and M/s Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. made a joint presentation. It
was informed that the proposal is for utilisation of fly ash generated from 410
MW TPP (2x150 + 1x33+ 1x77 MW) of M/s Bhushan
Steel Ltd into abandoned coal mine void of Jagannath of M/s Mahanadi
Coalfields Ltd., in Talcher Coalfields, Dist. Angul, Orissa. The ash generation
is about 3234T/month. The ash is proposed to be filled in quarry No IV of
Jagannath OCP of MCL. It was informed that M/s Bhushan Steel Ltd. Has carried
out physical analysis, chemical analysis and leaching studies, Hydrogeological
studies of Jagannath OCP by using remote sensing and GIS techniques. M/s
Bhushan Steel informed that the flyash is alkaline in nature and not acidic. It
was informed that the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology,
The Committee was of the opinion that the
proponent should not be allowed to dump fly ash in the decoaled void quarry IV
of Jagannath OCP of MCL as there is a possibility of interference with
permeability of ground water to aquifers. The Committee also stressed that the water
recharging capacity in flyash dumping area would be reduced, which has
serious implications, if a large number of mine voids in Talcher coalfields are
used for flyash dumping. The Committee
was also of the view that in case of leaching due to natural weathering
phenomena, the heavy metals may bio-concentrate and bio-accumulate and absorbed
by plants and enter the food chain. The Committee desired that long-term
data on flyash data for dumping in mine voids should be collected and tracer
study carried out with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. The Committee noted
that the levels of Titanium Oxide in bottom flyash is 1.46 % which could be
extracted as it is a valuable rare earth mineral. The Committee desired that the
proponent should check the chemical toxicity of flyash before dumping it into
mine void of MCL’s Jagannath mine quarry IV. It was noted that the
Angul-Talcher falls under the critically polluted areas as per CEPI and an Environmental
Action Plan has been prepared by SPCB and CPCB, and the Committee desired that
some 3-4% of flyash generated from the region should be utilised in brick manufacturing
and in other activities. Dr R.K. Garg, Advisor to Coal
The
Committee observed that the fine particles of ash may block confined aquifers
and affect its permeability characteristics and desired that a detailed
Hydrogeology studies with flyash characterisation such as its reactivity,
movement should be carried out. The Committee desired that tracer study is
required to understand the pathway of movement of flyash/leachates in the
aquifers. The Committee desired that decanted water/excess water
utilised for irrigation should conform to standards. In case, data extrapolated
from the studies indicate no long-term effects, the voids should be lined with
suitable material before dumping of flyash. The Committee also desired that
third party evaluation should be carried out for monitoring the adverse effects
of fly ash dumping on ground water, surface water, flora and fauna etc.
The
Committee decided to further consider the project upon receipt of the aforesaid
details. The Committee also decided that the Central Pollution Control Board
may bring out a Technical Guidance Document/Manual for various uses of flyash
and disposal by dumping in coalmine voids. The Manual may address the environmental
issues, the environmental issues that would require to be addressed and a
environmental management plan which includes the technologies and methodologies
for the environmental assessment – short-term and long-term use off flyash for dumping in decoaled voids
and for other uses vis-à-vis MOEF Notification on Flyash.
8. Dumping of flyash of M/s NTPC into the
decoaled voids of South Balanda Coalmine of M/s M/s Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd., located
in dist. Angul, Orissa
Both M/s
NTPC and M/s MCL made a joint presentation. It was informed that the proposal
is for utilisation of flyash generated from M/s NTPC’s Talcher Thermal Power
Station 460 MW (14x60+2x10) and its proposed expansion to 2x660 MW, located in
Talcher Dist Angul in Western part of Talcher Coalfields in Brahmi valley to
the North of Mahanadi River. Wet slurry of Talcher TPS into abandoned coal mine
void of South Balanda Coal mine (10.1 MTPA) of M/s Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.
Talcher Coalfields, Dist. Angul, Orissa.
It was informed that there are 10 Reserve
Flyash
from the TTPS is being presently filled into Quarry Nos 2,3A & 3B of South
Balonda Open Cast mine of MCL. M/s NTPC informed that it has carried out
hydrogeological studies in 2003, which also includes ash characterisation, baseline
data generation and feasibility study for disposal of Ash in South Balanda in
2004. After the start of dumping of flyash, environmental monitoring for soil,
surface water quality and ground water quality was carried out by NTPC.
M/s MCL informed
that the South Balanda Coal mine was started in 1959 in an area of 315 ha with
1 MTPA capacity. The production started in 1961 and closed in 2005. The void is
90.4 Mm3. M/s NTPC had obtained the permission from OSPCB and MCL entered into
an MOU with NTPC for filling of the mine void with ash from Talcher TPS. It was
informed that there are three quarries, Quarry-1
with 6.99Mm3 void, Quarry -2 with 7.74 Mm3 void and Quarry-3 with 3.97 Mm3 void
(total mine void is 18.70 Mm3), of which the mine void available for ash
filling is 14.73 Mm3. Life of void for ash filling would be 15 years. The
dumping would be by use of slurry discharge pipes and the flyash would settle
into the bottom. It was noted that the tests carried out indicate that heavy
metals such as mercury, chromium, lead, Arsenic, Iron are within prescribed
limits.
The
Committee observed that the fine particles of ash may block confined aquifers
and affect its permeability characteristics and desired that a detailed
Hydrogeology studies with flyash characterisation such as its reactivity,
movement should be carried out. The Committee desired that tracer study is
required to understand the pathway of movement of flyash/leachates in the
aquifers. The Committee desired that decanted water/excess water
utilised for irrigation should conform to standards. In case, data extrapolated
from the studies indicate no long-term effects, the voids should be lined with
suitable material before dumping of flyash. The Committee also desired that
third party evaluation should be carried out for monitoring the adverse effects
of fly ash dumping on ground water, surface water, flora and fauna etc.
The Committee
decided to further consider the project upon receipt of the aforesaid details.
The Committee also decided that the Central Pollution Control Board may bring
out a Technical Guidance Document/Manual for various uses of flyash and
disposal by dumping in coalmine voids. The Manual may address the environmental
issues, the environmental issues that would require to be addressed and a
environmental management plan which includes the technologies and methodologies
for the environmental assessment – short-term and long-term use off flyash for dumping in decoaled voids
and for other uses and for other uses vis-à-vis MOEF Notification on Flyash.
9. Gose OCP (2 MTPA with a peak
capacity of 2.3 MTPA in an ML area of 442.52 ha) of M/s
Central Coalfields Ltd., located in dist. Hazaribagh, Jharkhand (Further
consideration of TOR)
The proposal was
earlier considered in EAC meeting held on 20th and 21st June 2011 and response to clarifications sought by the EAC was further
considered.
The proponent made
the presentation. It was informed that the sequencing of mining operation in
both the quarries has been adopted due to non-availability of sufficient
dumping space for external dump in and around project the project, no internal
dumping during mining operation due to reasons of slope stability. The Committee
was informed that for reducing the external dump height from 90m by 30m at the final
stage, it is proposed to reduce and Dump–B and merge it with Dump–C to a
maximum height of 60m. Further, at the end of the mine life, the decoaled void
of quarry–II would be backfilled by rehandling 5.64Mm3 OB of Dump–A so the
number of external
The Committee
desired that a one season data for AAQ-Met (for the same season) should be
generated as per the new NAQQM Notification and Met stations established using
the wind rose and predominant wind direction. The Committee desired that the
number of external
10. Dakra OCP
(0.55 MTPA with a peak capacity of 0.63 MTPA in
an ML area of 249.72 ha) of M/s CCL, dist.
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that
the Dakra OCP is an old
pre-nationalisation mine started in 1924 and operating on the basis
of consent to operate. The present proposal is for lease renewal, there
is no increase in production nor an increase in leasehold area. Production would
be at 0.55 MTPA with a peak capacity of 0.63 MTPA. Mining technology would also
be same. It was informed that of the
total 249.72 ha ML area, 95.59 ha is
under plantation, 52.45 ha is wasteland, 5.85 ha is surface water bodies,95.83
ha is others. No forestland is involved. The break-up of mine operations of the
total ML area of 249.72 ha, consists
of 130.41 ha for quarry, 43.32 ha is
mine void, 3 ha is for roads, 5 ha is for infrastructure, 3.16 ha is for
embankment, and 64.83 ha is for vacant land and safety zone. The present
working in Dakra OCP is being done in western most part of the lease hold area.
The main drainage of the area is Dainkita nala having two major tributaries
(nala) - Sonadoba nala flowing westerly and Dhupgarha nala flowing easterly of
the project which ultimately join River Damodar. Mining would be by
shovel-dumper combination. Ultimate working depth is 177m. Grade of coal is E.
A provision of Rs 5/T of coal for CSR has been made. The total water
requirement is 780 m3/d (280m3/day for mine operation, and 500 m3/day
is for domestic use). The water table is 7.54m to 9.10 m bgl
(pre-monsoon) and 2.05 to 4.55 m bgl (post-monsoon). It was informed that the
height of internal OB dump is being reduced from 73m above ground level to 43m above
ground level, by re-handling of 19 Mm3 of OB and at the final stage and
reducing the max. height of the ext.
The Committee noted
that the application for EC has been received two years after the conduct of
P.H. The Committee recommended environmental clearance to the project.
11. Specific condition in EC granted on
18.03.2009 to Coal Washery of M/s Maheshwari Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. on
coal transportation by rail mode only
The proponent
informed that a modification was given to the environmental clearance granted
to the Coal Washery of M/s Maheshwari Coal Beneficiation on 18th March 2009 with regard to implementation of a Plan for
transportation of raw coal/washed coal by rail mode only and transported from
the private railway siding being established at a distance of 500m to the plant
site by closed conveyors only. The aforesaid condition has not been complied
with so far and as a result, the company is unable to supply coal to its
consumers. It was informed that there are only three railway line in the Korba
area and used by SECL and NTPC. The proponent is unable to dispatch washed coal
by rail as there is insufficient number of rakes at railway sidings available
and the proponent is not getting rakes from railway authorities for
transportation of raw coal. The available railway siding is also
overcrowded/overloaded. It was informed that their own railway siding would be
available within 2 years as the matter is pending in Railway Ministry. It was
informed that transport of coal by rial is more suitable to the company and
once the railway siding is operational; the entire raw and washed coal would be
transported by rail mode only. The proponent requested the Committee that until
the railway siding is operational, transportation of raw coal should be allowed
by road till their railway siding would come up within two years.
The
Committee observed that Korba is a critically polluted area due to operation of
a large number of high capacity mines. If all the washeries operating in and
around the SECL mines were to obtain raw coal from these mines by road, it
would further worsen the air quality of the region. The matter of transport of
coal by rail mode and introduction of mechanisation in coal transportation and
loading is a matter of priority. The Committee stated that as an interim
measure, until the entire laying of the railway siding and associated
infrastructure is completed, road transportation could be permitted. The Committee
after discussions extended the period of construction and operationalising the
railway siding for transport of raw coal by rail mode by 2 years.
12. Captive
Coal Washery of M/s R.P.
Associates Pvt. Ltd., located in vill. Ambher, Dist.
The proponent
did not appear before the EAC for the presentation and therefore, the proposal
was not considered.
13. Tara Coalmine
Project (6 MTPA in 2778.19 ha) of M/s Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corp. Ltd., located in Hasdeo Arand
Coalfields, dist. Sarguja, Chhhattisgarh
(Further consideration of EC based on TOR granted on 13.03.2007)
The proposal was earlier considered in EAC on 19th
July 2011 for revised ML area of 1801.31 ha.
The proposal was further considered on the issues raised/clarifications
sought by the EAC.
The proponent made presentation. It was informed
that a study was got carried by Dept of Mining Engineering IIT-BHU, Varanasi, to
explore
options for a combination of OC and UG mining in the forest area wherein the
proponent could consider leaving the areas with outcropped seams altogether
from mining. It was informed that the area of geological block is 2400 ha with
317.32 MT total geological reserves. An area of 1476 ha within the ML with
geological reserves along with outcrop of 185.47 MT. Of the total ML, the
mining area would be 1094 ha with total coal reserve 128.5MT, out crop area is
382 ha with 57MT reserves. The main surface features of the mineralised area are
forestland, villages, surface water bodies such as ponds and nallas, roads,
etc. It was informed that three options were examined - underground mining only,
underground-cum-opencast mining and only opencast mining. In case of
underground mining, there are three workable seam V, IV and III. The maximum
depth of mining would be 140m. It was informed that underground mining would
not be feasible in the geological seams of the coal deposits found in the coal
block. Besides, due to caving (as sand is not available), subsidence would
affect the surface structures such as overlying forests, villages, surface
water bodies, roads, etc. Besides, wide cracks from 200m to 500mm would be
developed due to extraction of panels in the area and also lead to large scale
damage of forest cover and possibility of incidences of fire and explosion may
occur. The total production by undermining by Bord and Pillar method using 6
continuous miners would be 0.6 MTA per machine, leaving large reserves of coal
unextracted. In OC-cum-UG mining, of the total mineralised area, OC area would
be 612 ha with mineable coal reserves of 62MT and underground area would be 455
ha with mineable coal reserves of 31 MT. It was informed that 35.5MT coal can
not be extracted from the mining area excluding outcrop area as Tara Coal Block
is not suitable for underground mining. In opencast mining option, out of
317.33MT total geological reserves, 166.92 MT would be extractable reserves.
Life of the mine would be 30 years at a rated capacity of 6.0 MTPA. The
proponent informed that thus, the study got carried by BHU has concluded that
even if underground mining or UG-cum-OC mining is undertaken as options, the
impacts on surface features would still be detrimental to the natural
topography and to the population within the leasehold. The proponent requested
the Committee to therefore consider opencast mining in the Tara Block.
It was
informed that River Atem flows at the distance of 6-7 km away from Tara Block.
It is a tributary of River Gage, which in turn is a tributary of River Hasdeo.
ML area is drained by number of small streams which join Garjan nala in the
north and another nala in south –eastern part of the block. These two nalas do
not flow through the block. It was stated that FC has been granted vide MOEF
vide letter no. 8-38/2009-FC dated 05.07.2011 for opencast mining under section
-2 (ii) of Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and changes have been done to reduce
the impact of mining on forests. It was informed that about 117643 of trees of
60 cms girth would be felled (3921trees/Annum). It was informed that about 70112
of plants below 60m girth would be transplanted in the safety zone/nearby
degraded forest area. Proponent has contacted Director, Wll, Dehradun for
preparation of integrated Site specific Wildlife Management Plan. Rs 12.26
crores allocated upto 10 years for ‘Tara Wild Life Habitat & Conservation
Plan’ has been prepared and submitted, which includes identification of bear
habitat, and denning sites in buffer zone around Ramgarh Basin, preservation of
denning sites in natural habitat, plantation of tree species such as Mahua,
Tendu, Pipal, Sloth bear census to be carried out, Census and monitoring of
Panther population, awareness and education among local people, etc.
The Committee desired that as the life of mine is
25 years, sequencing of
The Committee
after discussions recommended the project for environmental clearance.
14. Proposed
Bhivkund Opencast Coalmine Project (2.27
MTPA in an ML area of 1436.20 ha)-cum- coal washey (2.27 MTPA) of M/s MAHAGENCO located in
The proponent made a presentation.
The proposal is for opening a new Bhivkund Opencast Coalmine project of 2.27MTPA
production capacity captive to MAHAGENCO TPP and a coal washery of 2.27 MTPA
within the lease hold of Bhivkund Coal mine. It was informed that Bhivkund
Coal Block has been allotted to M/s MAHAGENCO and the coal is to be used in M/s
Aurangabad Power Company Limited vide MoC letter no 13016/19/2007/CA dated 17th
July 2008. MAHAGENCO is the major power producer in
It was informed that
the linked coal washery is also to be established within the ML is for a
proposed capacity of 2.27 MTPA in a land area of 35ha. The washery would
operate on wet process. The yield of clean coal would be 1.7 MTPA (with 32% ash
content) and about 0.57 MTPA of coal rejects with an ash content of 60% would
be produced, which would be utilised for power generation in an FBC based
boiler. Rejects would be dispatched though a conveyor. The make-up water for
the washery is 500 m3/d, which would be sourced from mine water. Capital cost
of the washery is Rs 45 crores. Transport of raw coal to the washery would be
by belt conveyors and only in case of emergency, raw coal would be transported
by high-capacity trucks. The railway siding would be adjacent to the Central
Railway mainline.
Representative,
Maharashtra SPCB stated that the moratorium has not been lifted but under
discussion with CPCB. CEPI Action Plan has been prepared but not appeoved by
CPCB so far. The Committee desired that since an Environmental Action Plan for Chandrapur
CEPI area has been prepared by MSPCB
and is available on its website; the proponent should incorporate and implement
the recommendations outlined in the Environmental Action Plan for mitigating
the pollution load due to the proposed min-cum-washery operations. The proposal
for EC will be considered only after the Chandrapur Environmental Action Plan
has been finalised and a mitigative plan from the EAP is incorporated. The
representative, NTCA informed that the proposed mine is, as per letter dated 27.12.2010
WII, Dehradun, at a distance of 21 km south of Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve
(TATR). The letter further states that the proposed project also forms part of
the corridor/connectivity area between Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary,
The Committee noted that
nearly 70% of the agricultural land in the ML area is irrigated and the
proponent should examine options of OC-cum-UG mining with a view to reducing the extent of degradation of land
and change of land use, impact on River Wardha, impact of location between two
WL Sanctuaries and impact of working within the CPA-Ballarpur (Chandrapur). The Committee recommended TOR with the
aforesaid specific conditions, read with the generic TOR at Annexure-4 and
general condition at Annexure-7.
15. Bander Opencast (1.2 MTPA)–cum–Underground
(0.5 MTPA) Coalmine Project in an ML area of 1643.67 ha of M/s Bander Coal
Company Ltd., located in dist. Chandrapur, Maharashtra (TOR)
The proposal is for opening a new
Bander Opencast-cum-underground Coalmine Project of a combined rated capacity
of 1.8 MTPA of which OC would be 1.2 MTPA and UG would be 0.6 MTPA in an ML
area of 1643.67 ha. It was informed that Bander Coal Block has been allotted
to M/s Bander Coal Company vide MoC letter no. 13016/78/2008-CA-I dated 29th
May 2009, and is is a JV of M/s Century Textile & Industries Ltd, Mumbai
(0.72MTPA), M/s J.K Cement Ltd. Kanpur (0.72 MTPA) and M/s AMR Iron & Steel
Pvt. Ltd., Yavatmal (0.48 MTPA). The block is located in
The Committee observed
that the project is adjacent to the buffer zone of Tadoba-Andheri –Tiger
Reserve. Shri Rajeev Sharma, AIG, NTCA informed that the MoEF has recently
notified the buffer zone of TATR as per which, the TATR is situated at a distance
of 0.5km from the mine boundary, i.e. the TATR is in the buffer zone of the
mine and hence would require prior approval of the Standing Committee on
Wildlife. As
per letter dated 27.12.2010 of WII, Dehradun, the proposed project also falls
within the forests connecting Bor Wild life Sanctuary with Tadoba-Andheri-Tiger
Reserve and between Chaprala Wild life Sanctuary,
The Committee
recommended TOR with the aforesaid specific conditions read with generic TOR
given at Annexure-6 and general condition at Annexure-7.
16. Gare IV/1 Opencast Coalmine Project (Expn. of ML area from 705.556 ha to
978.654ha at 6 MTPA and Expn. of Coal Washery from 2.4 MTPA to 3.2 MTPA) of M/s Jindal Steel
& Power Ltd. located in dist.
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh (Further consideration of EC based on TOR 24.04.2008)
The
proposal was earlier considered in EAC meeting on 29th November 2011
and response to clarifications received from the proponent was further
considered.
The proponent made the presentation. It was informed that as per the communication received from the
Additional Chief Secretary ,Govt. of Chhattisgarh vide letter no.
533-F-15/2009/10-2 dated 10.03.2011, the Gare IV/1 Opencast Coalmine Project along with its buffer zone is not
part of legally designated ‘Elephant Corridor’ as also confirmed by Dr. V.B.
Mathur, Dean, WII, Dehradun. It was clarified that Shri Ajay Desai,
Co-Chairman, Asian Elephant Specialist Group had informed the proponent that it
was not an elephant migratory corridor. It was stated that a small herd of 6-10
elephants visit the area and venture into some villages close to boundary of
the buffer area in search of food and water and damage to crops of 11 villages
have also been reported. The Wildlife Conservation Plan had been approved by
PCCF, Chhattisgarh vide letter no. Wildlife /1422 dated 10.6.2011 at the total
cost of Rs 454.75 lakhs for 5 years to be paid by the proponent which includes
a Conservation Plan for Elephants in 3 parts: (i) Habitat restoration and
Eco-rejuvenation of areas normally used by elephants, (ii) Mitigation of
Elephant–Human Conflict and (iii) Monitoring and Evaluation. Dr. Mathur, WII
has also approved the WL Plan.
The Committee noted that the comments of Dr. Mathur, WII that
it is not a ‘notified corridor’ was not an independent assessment based on
information available with WII but merely forwarding the comments of the Addl.
CS, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, which was also received by MOEF vide letter no. 533-F-15/2009/10-2 dated 10.03.2011. The Committee requested Shri Mudit
Kumar, CCF, Govt. of Chhattisgarh for wider involvement of the stakeholders
including project proponents in formulation, implementation and monitoring of
the WL Conservation Plan and to evolve a mechanism of transparency in the
progress and activities taken there under, by regular uploading on the State Govt.
Dept. website. The Committee suggested that a Monitoring Committee headed by a
reputed/eminent person of integrity preferably from outside the region should
be constituted for monitoring the implementation of the WL Conservation Plan.
The Committee recommended the project for environmental clearance.
17. Wani Coal Washery (4 MTPA) at Khasra No.
19, 37 of M/s Gupta Coalfields &
Washeries Ltd., in village Brahmani, Tehsil Wani, Dist.
Yavatmal, Maharshtra – Further consideration of EC based on TOR granted
on 17.12.2007
The project was earlier considered in EAC (T&C)
Meeting held on 29th November 2011 and Committee had sought certain
clarifications.
The project was placed for reconsideration after the receipt of comments
of Maharashtra SPCB, vide letter no. BO/JD (APC)/TB-1/B-5428 dated 01.10.2011
by MOEF. The EAC members decided that since a copy of the response from
Maharashtra SPCB was not received by the project proponent, an opportunity
should be given to them to study the report and the project would be taken up
in the next EAC meeting.
The proponent made
the presentation. It was informed that the washery is about 2-10km from Majhri Group of coal mines -
Majhri, Kolar Pimpri, Pimaplgaon and Ukni of WCL. The washery is located at a
distance of about 20-30km by road and at a distance of 5-6km (shortest) from
Ghuggus CPA. It
was informed that a provision of Rs 1 crore for black topping a 3-km approach road of PWD road to reduce the dust
pollution in the area, which is yet to be taken up. It was informed that the coal rejects (0.6 MTPA) would be
sent to the company’s FBC based TPP (2 x 60 MW) at Ghughus at a distance of
36km by existing roads. Washed
coal from the washery would be transported by road to Majhri Rly. Siding and by
rail to MAHAGENCO TPP. The issues raised
in the Public Hearing and the representation received from ‘Ecobalance’ via
e-mail dated 21.11.2011/29.12.2011, which were essentially the same issues
raised by the institution in their e-mail dated 25.03.2011 and placed before
the EAC in its meeting held on 28th -29th March 2011, were
discussed. Shri V.M. Motghare, Joint
Director, Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) informed
that the coal washeries in the region are implementing the recommendations made
by EAC sub-committee during its site visit to Wani area in 2007, which have
been applied to all the washeries operating in the area. In most of the washeries, coal handling area has
been observed to be high in levels of particulates (dust) and the coal is
transported by trucks, which adds to the pollution load in Ghughus, Pipalgaon
area. The representative, MSPCB also informed that all the washeries operating
in the Wani area have been directed to use only mechanically covered trucks
w.e.f 01.04.2012 to reduce air pollution. It was informed that the MSPCB has
also given option to the proponents to shift their washeries to the pit head or
near TPPs. Representative, MSPCB has also suggested that Tadali railway siding,
which is coming up shortly may be used to reduce the distance upto 12 km and
coal dust pollution load would also be reduced.
The Committee observed that the proponent has constructed and is operating
the washery without an EC, which appeared to be a violation of EIA Notification,
2006. The representative, MSPCB clarified that the
proponent had obtained a separate Consent to establish for 2 MTPA coal crushing
activity on 29.02.2008 and after that only coal crushing activity has started. The Committee desired that a 10m thick green avenue plantation
right from the premises to railway siding (of WCL) should be provided in
consultation with and approval of WCL and along the 600m stretch between village and washery. It was
noted that NOC is not required under the EIA Notification 2006.
The Committee in view of the discussions as above, recommended
the project for environmental clearance.
18. Niljai
Expansion (Deep) OC Coal Mine Project (expansion in ML area from
1346.63 ha to 1761.22 ha at the existing prod. capacity of 3.5 MTPA) of M/s
Western Coalfields Ltd., Dist. Yavatmal,
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the
proposal is for expansion of the existing Niljai Opencast Coalmine project by dip side
expansion by 414.59 ha to enhance mine life
to 25 years (from the existing mine of a balance life of 5 years) for
sustaining the existing production of 3.50 MTPA (peak) in an ML area of 1761.22 ha. Of the
total ML area of 1761.22 ha, 1728 ha is agricultural land and 32.25 ha
is wasteland. No forestland is involved. Of the total ML area of 1761.22 ha,
588.64 ha is for quarries, 587.80ha is for OB dump, 80 ha for embankment, 98.40
ha is for top soil dump, 20 ha is for infrastructure, 60 ha is for township, 69
ha is for resettlement site and 257.38 ha is for blasting zone and for rationalisation
of mine boundary. The mine is to be operated in two quarries- Q-I and Q-II. The
extractable reserves are 45.30 MT (18.29 MT in quarry-I and 217.32 MT in
quarry-II). Mining would be opencast by
shovel-dumper combination. Ultimate working depth is 135 m-200m in Q-I and
105-200m in Q-II. Grade of coal is E. The total estimated
The Committee
desired that the present and proposed expansion detail should be provided in
Tabular form in terms of the major operational parameters and the OB generation
should also be shown in a tabular form for the existing and expansion project
and in terms of external and internal
The Committee sought
clarification on above cited issues and decided to further consider the project
upon receipt of the details sought above.
19. Ukni Deep OCP (Expansion of prod. from
2.20 MTPA to 3.50 MTPA and expn. from ML area from 940 ha to 1285.12 ha) of M/s
WCL, dist. Yavatmal,
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that
the earlier EC for 1.10 MTPA with an ML area of 940 ha was obtained on
10.8.1990 and expansion to 2.20 MTPA in the same ML area of 940 ha was obtained
on 20.5.2005. It was informed that the
proposal is for expansion in production capacity from 2.20 MTPA to 3.50 MTPA
and expansion in ML area from 940 ha to 1285.12 ha. Of the total ML area of
1285.12 ha, 1272.22 ha is agricultural land of which 350.53 ha is to be acquired
and 12.90 ha is Govt. land. No forestland is involved. Of the total ML area of
1285.12 ha, 333.00 ha is quarry, 345 ha is for ext. OB dumps, 70 ha is for infrastructure, 34 ha is for township, 402.12ha
is for rationalisation of mine boundary and blasting zone. It was informed that
plantation over an area of 101 ha has been developed on the existing
It was informed that the land to be acquired for Ukni deep
belongs to villages - Ukni, Pipalgaon and Wardha. Land of these villages is
used mainly for cultivation. The main crops are cotton, soya beans and Jawar.
It was informed that for providing stability of dumps and to prevent slope
failures, it is proposed to have separate dumps for unconsolidated strata and
hard OB. Height of OB dumps would be 90m and 60m for hard OB and unconsolidated
The Committee sought a comparative table of the status of
the existing and expansion projects in terms of calendar plan of production,
landuse, mining operation, post-mining landuse and progressive mine
reclamation-cum-plantation. The Committee noted that a peak mine water
discharge of 14,000 m3/d at the max. mine working of 176m in 250 ha quarry. The
Committee desired that the impact of mining Ukni Deep on the confined aquifer
requires to be studied as the mine goes deeper through a detailed
Hydrogeological study and a plan for recharge of the groundwater aquifers
around 3km of the mine should be prepared and submitted. The Committee desired
that the depth of the final void of 175m should be reduced to 40m at the Final Mine
Closure Plan and a conceptual plan thereof furnished. The Committee also
desired that the possible use of treated mine water discharge by the villages
in the area should also be explored.
The Committee
desired that the present and proposed expansion detail should be provided in
Tabular form in terms of the major operational parameters and the OB generation
should also be shown in a tabular form for the existing and expansion project
and in terms of external and internal
The Committee decided
to further consider the project upon receipt of the aforesaid details.
20. Expansion of Ghonsa OCP (Prod. from 0.30 MTPA to 0.45 MTPA
and ML area from 128 ha to 293.65 ha) of M/s WCL, dist. Yavatmal, Maharahstra (EC based
on TOR granted on 08.07.2009)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposal is for expansion of Ghonsa OCP in terms of production
capacity form 0.30 MTPA to 0.45 MTPA and ML area from 128 ha to 293.65 ha. Of
the total ML area of 293.65 ha, 24 ha is forestland and 261.81 ha is
agricultural land and 7.84 ha is Govt. land. Of the total ML area of 293 ha, 135.12 ha is for excavation, 29.35 ha is
for OB dumps, 15 ha is for infrastructure, 1.50 ha is for diversion of road, 57.30 ha is for
blasting zone, 30.38 ha is for embankment, 10 ha is for future extension of
quarry and 15 ha is for green cover/plantation. Mining would continue to be
opencast with shovel-dumper combination. The mine would operate in three
quarries – north quarry, central quarry and south quarry. Ultimate working
depth is 75m. Grade of coal is E. A total 38.65 Mm3 of Ob would be generated in
the balance life of mine (25.85 Mm3 from north quarry, 5.96 Mm3 central quarry, 6.85 Mm3 from south quarry), of
which 8.68 Mm3 OB would be stored in
external dump in an area of 29.35 ha and also used for construction of
embankment and 29.67Mm3 would
be backfilled in an area of 34.50 ha. It was informed that at the end of mine
life, a total area of 194.73 ha would be planted of which 29.35 ha is in
external
It was
informed that the existing Ghonsa OC presently has reached the capacity
of 0.30MTPA and can produce up to 0.45 MT within the existing land area of 128
ha without involving forestland for achieving target production of WCL and
sought EC for Phase-I of the project involving expansion of production capacity
only to 0.45 MTPA within the existing ML area and thereafter after FC is
obtained implement Phase-II for continuing the production at 0.45 MTPA in 293.65 ha. However, the
expansion proposal (Ph-II) involves 24 ha of forestland, the application for
diversion is pending at the State Govt. Public Hearing was held on 09.08.2011
for the entire project of 0.45 MTPA in an ML area of 693.25 ha.
The Committee
observed that the depth of final void would be 175m in an area of 27.50 ha and desired
that
The Committee
recommended EC to Phase-1 of the project with enhanced production capacity of
0.45 MTPA in the existing ML area of 128 ha. In regard to Phase-II for
expansion of production to 0.45 MTPA in the extended ML area of 293.65 ha, the
Committee recommended the project for EC subject to MOEF Circular dated
09.09.2011.
21. Request
for extension of time for compliance of EC condition for coal transportation by
rail in EC to Coal Washery of M/s Hind Energy and Coal Beneficiation (
The proponent informed that EC was
accorded to above cited project vide letter no. J-11015/190/2007-IA.II(M) dated
24.06.2008, wherein EC condition (ix)
Railway Siding shall be established at Gatora Railway Station and at
Hathbandh Railway Siding at a distance of 10km and 30km respectively,
thereafter coal (raw and washed coal) would be transported by rail from these
sidings within 3 years has been stipulated.
In regard to the aforesaid EC condition, it was informed that the proponent
had pursued with the railway authorities for construction of a railway siding
for transport of raw coal and clean coal by rail by 31.03.2012. However, a
further extension of time limit by another 2 years – one year for policy
decision for the establishment and one year for the construction and
commissioning of the railway siding is required, as the process of
approval of land on lease basis for laying railway siding has been deferred
till a Policy direction in this regard is issued by the Railways.
The
Committee observed that Korba is a critically polluted area due to operation of
a large number of high capacity mines. If all the washeries were to obtain raw
coal from these mines by road, it would further worsen the air quality of the
region. The matter of transport of coal by rail mode and introduction of mechanisation
in coal transportation and loading is a matter of high priority. The Committee
stated that as an interim measure, until the entire laying of the railway siding
and associated infrastructure is completed, road transportation could be
permitted. The Committee after discussions extended the period of construction
and operationalising of railway siding by 2 years.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks
to the Chair.
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Annexure-1
PARTICIPANTS
IN 39th EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL MINING) IN
THE MEETING HELD ON 3rd-4th JANUARY 2012 ON COAL SECTOR
PROJECTS
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1. Shri V.P. Raja … … … … Chairman
2. Prof. C.R. Babu … … … … Vice-Chairman
3. Shri T.K. Dhar … … …… … Member
4. Shri J.L. Mehta … … … … Member
5. Prof. G.S. Roonwal … … … … Member
6. Dr. Shiv Attri … … … … Member
7. Dr. C. B. S. Dutt … … … … Member
8. Dr. T. Chandini … … … .. Scientist F MOEF
9. Dr. Rubab Jaffer … … … … Scientist B, MOEF
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Special
Invitees:
1. Shri R.K.Garg, Advisor, Coal India Ltd.
attended the meeting on both days.
2. Shri
V M Motghare, Jt. Director, Maharshtra Pollution Control Board, Mumbai
3. Shri
Rajeev Sharma, AIG F, National Tiger Conservation Authority,
4. Dr. A K Swar,
SEE, O SPCB
5. Shri R Kumar, Addl. PCCF, Govt. of
Chhattisgarh
Annexure-2
PARTICIPANTS
IN 39th EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL MINING) IN
THE MEETING HELD ON 3rd-4th JANUARY 2012 ON COAL SECTOR
PROJECTS
1. M/s Neyveli Lignite Corp. Ltd.
1. Shri Mahesh Bilaskar
2. Shri I Susai Arulraj, GM
3. Shri C. Muthusamy
2. M/s Gujarat Mineral Development Corp. Ltd.
1. Shri P.K. samatray, Dy GM
2. Shri D U Vyas, GM
3. Shri B.P. Pati
4. Shri B D Sharma
5. Dr DA Panchori
6. Dr.Marisha Sharma
7. Shri Amrish Kumar
3. M/s Fatehpur Coal Pvt. Ltd.
1. Shri Deepak Kumar
2. Shri S Gopalkrishnan, Diretcor,
FECPL
3. Shri R V Mathe
4. Shri J K Moitra
5. Shri K R Veeranan
6. Shri Anand
7. Shri R B Shrof
8. Shri M M S Khadin
4. M/s National Thermal
Power Corp. Ltd.
1. Shri Revti Raman, GM
2. Shri A B Haldar, GM
3. Shri S N Goel, ED
4. Shri Rajesh K Baderia, HOD
5. Shri N K Srivastava, GM
6. Shri Sanjiv Kr. Singh, Sr. Manager
7. Shri Chandan Kr. Badhan
8. Shri P Giri, Creative Enginners, Chennai
5. M/s
Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri A K Singh, Dir. (Tech.)
2. Shri R P Gupta, GM, Sameshwari
3. Shri Jayadev, Sr. Manager
4. Shri K S Ganapathy, Chief Manager
5. Shri A.K. Samantaray, Sr.Manager
(Env.)
6. Shri A. Singh, CMPDI
7. Shri B C Tripathy, GM (Env.)
6. M/s
Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. & M/s
MCL
1. Shri
Sanjeev Kapoor, Bhushan Power & Steel
2. Shri E Bhaskara Rao, Scienstist, C
Farm
3. Dr. Virendra Kumar, C-Farm
4. Dr. A K Swar, SEE, O SPCB
5. Shri B C Tripathy, GM, MCL
6. Shri K L Sarda, Bhushan Power &
Steel
7. Shri S K Ojha, Bhushan Power &
Steel
7. M/s
NTPC & M/s MCL
1. Shri
Rajesh K Baderia, HOD (Env.)
2. Shri A Chaudhuri, GM (TTPS)
3. Shri N K Srivastava, GM
4. Shri UK Dasgupta
5. Shri SS Pradhan, Sr. Mgr.
6. Shri K S Ganapathy, Chief Manager
(Env.)
7. Shri P Dwvedi, Sr. Mgr
8. Dr SK Dube, AGM, NTPC
9. Dr V Prakash, DGM, Env.
8. M/s
Central Coalfields Ltd
1. Shri B K Sharma, Chief (Env.)
2. Shri US Singh, Sr. Mgr. (Mining),
CMPDI
3. Shri P K Sinha, GM
4. Shri P Prasad, Sr. Manager,
Hydrogeology
5. Shri Pushkar, Sr. Manager (Env.)
9. M/s Maheshwari
Coal Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd. on coal transportation by rail mode only
1. Shri Anil
11. M/s Chhattisgarh Mineral Development
Corp. Ltd.
1. Shri
Amit Jain, CS, ICPL
2. Shri DK Srivastava, DGM, ICPL
3. Shri S R Yadav, CEO, & MD, ICPL
4. Dr. Marisha Sharma, MIN MEC
5. Prof. BK Srivastava
6. Shri Ravindranath Saxena, CMDC
7. Shri Shashi Kumar
8. Shri S P Yadav
9. Shri Mudit Kumar Singh, CCF, Govt.
of Chhattisgarh
10. Shri B Sarma
12. M/s MAHAGENCO
1. Shri MK Deore, Dir, Projects
2. Shri V P Singh, ED, MAHAGENCO
3. Shri KM Chiarithe, MAHAGENCO
4. Shri A G Khandi, CE, MAHAGENCO
5. Shri Subhash Gupta, EE, MAHAGENCO
6. Shri A K Wahi, MAHAGENCO
7. Shri J S Arya, MAHAGENCO
8. Shri Shyam Sundar, Vimata Labs
13. M/s Bander Coal Company Ltd.
1. Shri A K Srivastav, Gr. Director
2. Dr. Prakash S Kelkar
3. Shri A P Manmet, Mining Consultant
4. Shri Shantanu Puranik, Sewa
5. Shri Y P Bajaj, Consultant
14. M/s Jindal Steel
& Power Ltd.
1. Shri DN Abrol, JSPL
2. Shri RS Sharma, JSPL
3. Dr.R Kumar, JSPL
4. Dr. IN Rao, JSPL
5. Shri Anand Goel, Jt. MD, JSPL
6. Dr. JK Soni
7. Shri Shashank Jaiswal
8. Shri S R Chary
9. Shri Ravi Kuamr, JSPL
15. M/s Gupta Coalfields & Washeries Ltd.
1. Shri
Deo Sharma, Director, projects
2. Shri Ashok Mundhara, Sr.
Vice-President
3. Shri NK Prasad, Consutlant
4. Shri Shantanu Puranik, Consultant
5. Shri Rajesh Srivastava, Cosnutlant
16. M/s
Western Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri Om Prakash, Dir (Tech.)
2. Shri K Chakraborty
3. Shri A C Ray
4. Shri S K Jagnania, CMPDI
5. Dr. Debabratu Das, CMPDI
6. Shri KP Singh, CMPDI
17. M/s Hind Energy and Coal Beneficiation (
1. Shri
Rajeev Agrawal
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ANNEXURE-3
GENERIC TOR FOR COAL WASHERY
Based on the
presentation made and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following
TOR:
(i) A brief description of the plant, the
technology used, the source of coal, the mode of transport of incoming unwashed
coal and the outgoing washed coal. Specific pollution control and mitigative
measures for the entire process.
(ii) The EIA-EMP report should cover the
impacts and management plan for the project of the capacity for EC is sought
and the impacts of specific activities on the environment of the region, and
the environmental quality – air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through collection
of data and information, generation of data on impacts for the rated capacity.
If the washery is captive to a coal mine/TPP/Plant the cumulative impacts on
the environment and usage of water should be brought out along with the EMP.
(iii) A Study area map of the core zone and
10km area of the buffer showing major industries/mines and other polluting
sources, which shall also indicate the migratory corridors of fauna, if any and
the areas where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance
are found in the area. If there are any ecologically sensitive areas found
within the 15km buffer zone, the shortest distance from the National Park/WL
Sanctuary Tiger Reserve, etc should be shown and the comments of the Chief
Wildlife Warden of the State Government should be furnished.
(iv) Collection
of one-season (non-monsoon) primary base-line data on environmental quality –
air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx and NOx), noise, water (surface and
groundwater), soil.
(iv)
Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement as per different activities in the mining
operations vis-à-vis washery should be given separately. Source of water for
use in mine, sanction of the competent authority in the State Govt.. and
examine if the unit can be zero discharge including recycling and reuse of the
wastewater for other uses such as green belt, etc.
(vi) Impact of choice of the selected use of
technology and impact on air quality and waste generation (emissions and
effluents).
(vii) Impacts of mineral transportation - the
entire sequence of mineral production, transportation, handling, transfer and
storage of mineral and waste, if any, and their impacts on air quality should
be shown in a flow chart with the specific points where fugitive emissions can
arise and the specific pollution control/mitigative measures proposed to be put
in place.
(viii) Details of various facilities to be
provided for the personnel involved in mineral transportation in terms of
parking, rest areas, canteen, and effluents/pollution load from these
activities. Examine whether existing
roads are adequate to take care of the additional load of mineral [and rejects]
transportation, their impacts. Details of workshop, if any, and treatment of
workshop effluents.
(ix) Impacts of CHP, if any on air and water
quality. A flow chart of water use and whether the unit can be made a
zero-discharge unit.
(x) Details of green belt development.
(xi)
Including cost of EMP (capital and
recurring) in the project cost.
(xiv) Public Hearing details of the coal washery
to include details of notices issued in the newspaper, proceedings/minutes of
public hearing, the points raised by the general public and commitments made in
a tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the regional language, an authenticated
English Translation of the same should be provided.
(xv)
Status of any litigations/ court cases
filed/pending on the project.
(xvi)
Submission of sample test analysis of:
I Characteristics of coal to be washed- this
includes grade of coal and other characteristics – ash, S and and heavy metals
including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
II Characteristics and quantum of washed coal.
III Characteristics and quantum of coal waste
rejects.
(xvii) Management/disposal/Use of coal waste
rejects
(xviii) Copies of MOU/Agreement with linkages (for
stand alone washery) for the capacity for which EC has been sought.
(xxxvi)
Submission of sample test analysis of:
Characteristics
of coal to be washed- this includes grade of coal and other characteristics –
ash, S
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ANNEXURE
-4
GENERIC TOR FOR AN OPENCAST COALMINE PROJECT
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report would be
prepared for …….. MTPA rated capacity in an ML/project area of …… ha
based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(ii)
An EIA-EMP Report would be
prepared for ……. MTPA rated capacity cover the impacts and management plan
for the project specific activities on the environment of the region, and the
environmental quality – air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through
collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts including
prediction modelling for ………. MTPA of coal production based on approval
of project/Mining Plan for ………MTPA. Baseline data collection can be for any
season except monsoon.
(iii)
A map specifying locations of the State,
District and Project location.
(iv)
A
Study area map of the core zone and 10km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000
scale) clearly delineating the major topographical features such as the land
use, surface drainage of rivers/streams/nalas/canals, locations of human
habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major
industries/mines and other polluting sources. In case of ecologically sensitive
areas such as Biosphere Reserves/National Parks/WL Sanctuaries/ Elephant
Reserves, forests (Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna, and areas
where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance found in
the 15 km area of the buffer zone should be given.
(v)
Land use map (1: 50,000 scale) based on a
recent satellite imagery of the study area may also be provided with
explanatory note of the land use. Satellite imagery per se is not required.
(vi)
Map showing the core zone delineating the
agricultural land (irrigated and unirrigated, uncultivable land (as defined in
the revenue records), forest areas (as per records), along with other physical
features such as water bodies, etc should be furnished.
(vii)
A contour map showing the area drainage of
the core zone and 2-5 km of the buffer zone (where the water courses of the
core zone ultimately join the major rivers/streams outside the lease/project
area) should also be clearly indicated as a separate map.
(viii)
A
detailed Site plan of the mine showing the various proposed break-up of the
land for mining operations such as the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt,
safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony
(within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area and if any, in topography
such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to be left undisturbed
along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease /project and modification
of thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds, proposed
diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc., approach roads, major haul
roads, etc.
(ix)
In case of any proposed diversion of
nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/modification of drainage
and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on
the map.
(x)
Similarly
if the project involves diversion of any road/railway line passing through the
ML/project area, the proposed route of diversion and its realignment should be
shown.
(xi)
Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
LANDUSE DETAILS FOR
OPENCAST PROJECT
|
S.N. |
LANDUSE |
Within ML Area (ha) |
Outside ML Area
(ha) |
TOTAL |
|
1. |
Agricultural land |
|
|
|
|
2. |
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
Wasteland |
|
|
|
|
4. |
Grazing land |
|
|
|
|
5. |
Surface water
bodies |
|
|
|
|
6. |
Settlements |
|
|
|
|
7. |
Others (specify) |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
(xii)
Break-up of lease/project area as per mining
operations.
(xiii)
Impact of changes in the land use due to the
start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land.
(xiv)
Collection of one-season (non-monsoon)
primary baseline data on environmental quality - air (PM10, PM2.5,
SOx, NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc),
noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil along with one-season met data
coinciding with the same season for AAQ collection period.
(xv)
Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale)
(core and buffer zone clearly delineating the location of various stations
superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting
sources. The number and location of the stations in both core zone and buffer
zone should be selected on the basis of size of lease/project area, the
proposed impacts in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater
regime (based on flow). One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a control station. The
monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing
for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB
classification wherever applicable. Values should be provided based on
desirable limits.
(xvi)
Study on the existing flora and fauna in the
study area (10km) carried out by an institution of relevant discipline and the
list of flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and buffer
zone and a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of
the migratory corridor of any endangered fauna. If the study area has
endangered flora and fauna, or if the area is occasionally visited or used as a
habitat by Schedule-I fauna, or if the project falls within 15 km of an
ecologically sensitive area, or used as a migratory corridor then a comprehensive
Conservation Plan should be prepared and submitted with EIA-EMP Report and
comments from the CWLW of the State Govt. also obtained and furnished.
(xvii)
Details of mineral reserves, geological
status of the study are and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and
progressive stage-wise working scheme until end of mine life should be
reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of
production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps and sections should
be included. The progressive mine development and Conceptual Final Mine Closure
Plan should also be shown in figures.
(xviii)
Details of mining methods, technology,
equipment to be used, etc., rationale for selection of that technology and
equipment proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts.
(xix)
Impact of mining on hydrology, modification
of natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water
courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on
the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xx)
Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately.
(xxi)
Source of water for use in mine, sanction of
the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the competing
users.
(xxii)
Impact of mining and water abstraction use in
mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the core zone and 10 km
buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on. Details of rainwater
harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected in case
there us a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or if the area falls
within dark/grey zone.
(xxiii)
Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxiv)
Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive
modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxv)
Impacts of mineral transportation – within
and outside the lease/project along with flow-chart indicating the specific
areas generating fugitive emissions. Impacts of transportation, handling, transfer
of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents from workshop,
management plan for maintenance of HEMM, machinery, equipment. Details of
various facilities to be provided in terms of parking, rest areas, canteen, and
effluents/pollution load from these activities.
(xxvi)
Details of waste generation – OB, topsoil –
as per the approved calendar programme, and their management shown in figures
as well explanatory chapter with tables giving progressive development and mine
closure plan, green belt development, backfilling programme and conceptual post
mining land use.
(xxvii)
Progressive Green belt and afforestation plan
(both in text, figures as well as in tables prepared by MOEF) and selection of
species (local) for the afforestation/plantation programme based on original survey/landuse.
Table 1: Stage-wise
Landuse and Reclamation Area (ha)
|
S.N. |
Land use Category |
Present (1st
Year) |
5th Year |
10th Year |
20th year |
24th Year
(end of Mine life)* |
|
1. |
Backfilled Area
(Reclaimed with plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2. |
Excavated Area (not
reclaimed)/void |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
External Reclaimed with
plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Reclaimed Top soil
dump |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
Green Built Area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
Undisturbed area
(brought under plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. |
Roads (avenue
plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8. |
Area around
buildings and Infrastructure |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
110* |
110* |
110* |
110* |
110* |
* As a representative
example
Table 2: Stage-wise
Cumulative
|
S.N. |
YEAR* |
Green Belt |
External Dump |
Backfilled Area |
Others (Undisturbed Area/etc) |
TOTAL |
|||||
|
|
|
Area (ha) |
No. of trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
|
1. |
1st year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2. |
3rd year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
5th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
10th yesr |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
15th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
20th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. |
25th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8. |
30th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9. |
34th year
(end of mine life) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10. |
34-37th
Year (Post-mining) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85 |
|
* As a representative
example
(xxviii)
Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan, post
mining land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre- mining. A Plan for the
ecological restoration of the area post mining and for land use should be
prepared with detailed cost provisions. Impact and management of wastes and
issues of rehandling (wherever applicable) and backfilling and progressive mine
closure and reclamation.
Table 3: Post-Mining
Landuse Pattern of ML/Project Area (ha)
|
S.N. |
Land use during
Mining |
Land Use
(ha) |
||||
|
1. |
External |
|
Water Body |
Public Use |
Undisturbed |
TOTAL |
|
2. |
Top soil Dump |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
Excavation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Roads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Built up area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
Green Belt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
Undisturbed Area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
85 |
|
|
|
110 |
(xxix)
Flow chart of water balance. Treatment of
effluents from workshop, township, domestic wastewater, mine water discharge,
etc. Details of STP in colony and ETP in mine. Recycling of water to the max. possible
extent.
(xxx)
Occupational health issues. Baseline data on
the health of the population in the impact zone and measures for occupational
health and safety of the personnel and manpower for the mine.
(xxxi)
Risk Assessment and Disaster Preparedness and
Management Plan.
(xxxii)
Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxxiii)
Including cost of EMP (capital and recurring)
in the project cost and for progressive and final mine closure plan.
(xxxiv)
Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R Plan with
data on the existing socio-economic status of the population (including
tribals, SC/ST, BPL families) found in the study area and broad plan for
resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony,
alternate livelihood concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and
housing amenities being offered, etc and costs along with the schedule of the
implementation of the R&R Plan.
(xxxv)
CSR Plan along with details of villages and
specific budgetary provisions (capital and recurring) for specific activities
over the life of the project.
(xxxvi)
Public Hearing should cover the details of
notices issued in the newspaper, proceedings/minutes of public hearing, the
points raised by the general public and commitments made by the proponent
should be presented in a tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the regional
language, an authenticated English Translation of the same should be provided.
(xxxvii)
In built mechanism of self-monitoring of
compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxx) Status of any litigations/ court cases
filed/pending on the project.
(xxxxi) Submission of
sample test analysis of:
Characteristics
of coal - this includes grade of coal and other characteristics – ash, S and
heavy metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxxxii) Copy of
clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval,
NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept.
(if req.), etc. wherever applicable.
(A) FORESTRY
CLEARANCE
|
TOTAL
ML/PROJECT AREA
(ha) |
TOTAL
FORESTLAND (ha) |
Date
of FC |
Extent
of forestland |
Balance
area for which FC is yet to be obtained |
Status
of appl. for diversion of forestland |
|
|
|
If
more than one, provide details of each FC |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(B) MINING PLAN/PROJECT APPROVAL
Date of Approval of Mining Plan/Project Approval:
Copy of Letter of Approval of Mining
Plan/Project Approval
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ANNEXURE
-5
GENERIC TOR FOR AN UNDERGROUND COALMINE
PROJECT
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report should be
prepared for a peak capacity of …………..
MTPA over an area of ………….. ha addressing the impacts of the underground
coalmine project including the aspects of mineral transportation and issues of
impacts on hydrogeology, plan for conservation of flora/fauna and
afforestation/plantation programme based on the generic structure specified in
Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006.. Baseline data
collection can be for any season except monsoon.
(ii)
The EIA-EMP report should also cover the
impacts and management plan for the project specific activities on the environment
of the region, and the environmental quality – air, water, land, biotic
community, etc. through collection of baseline data and information, generation
of baseline data on impacts for ……. MTPA of coal production based on approval of project/Mining
Plan.
(iii)
A Study area map of the core zone and 10km
area of the buffer zone (15 km of the buffer zone in case of ecologically
sensitive areas) delineating the major topographical features such as the land
use, drainage, locations of habitats, major construction including railways,
roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and other polluting sources, which
shall also indicate the migratory corridors of fauna, if any and the areas
where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance are found
in the area.
(iv)
Map showing the core zone along with 3-5 km
of the buffer zone) delineating the agricultural land (irrigated and
unirrigated, uncultivable land (as defined in the revenue records), forest
areas (as per records) and grazing land and wasteland and water bodies.
(v)
Contour map at 3m interval along with Site
plan of the mine (lease/project area with about 3-5 km of the buffer zone)
showing the various surface structures such as buildings, infrastructure, CHP,
ETP, Stockyard, township/colony (within/adjacent to the ML), green belt and
undisturbed area and if any existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to
be left undisturbed along with details of natural drainage adjoining the
lease/project and modification of thereof in terms of construction of
embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc.,
highways, passing through the lease/project area.
(vi)
Original land use (agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land/wasteland/water bodies) of the area. Impacts of
project, if any on the landuse, in particular, agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land/water bodies falling within the lease/project and
acquired for mining operations. Extent of area under surface rights and under
mining rights.
|
S.N. |
ML/Project Land use |
Area under Surface
Rights (ha) |
Area Under Mining
Rights (ha) |
Area under Both
(ha) |
|
1. |
Agricultural land |
|
|
|
|
2. |
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
Grazing Land |
|
|
|
|
4. |
Settlements |
|
|
|
|
5. |
Others (specify) |
|
|
|
Area Under Surface Rights
|
S.N. |
Details |
Area (ha) |
|
1. |
Buildings |
|
|
2. |
Infrastructure |
|
|
3. |
Roads |
|
|
4. |
Others (specify) |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
(vii)
Study on the existing flora and fauna in the
study area carried out by an institution of relevant discipline and the list of
flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and buffer zone and
a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of the
migratory corridor of any endangered fauna. The flora and fauna details should
be furnished separately for the core zone and buffer zone. The report and the
list should be authenticated by the concerned institution carrying out the
study and the names of the species scientific and common names) along with the
classification under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 should be furnished.
(viii)
Details of mineral reserves, geological status
of the study area and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and
progressive stage-wise working plan/scheme until end of mine life should be
reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of
production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps should also be
included.
(ix)
Impact of mining on hydrology, modification
of natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water
courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on
the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(x)
Collection of one-season (non-monsoon)
primary baseline data on environmental quality – air (PM10, PM2.5,
SOx, NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, AS, etc),
noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil along with one-season met data.
(xi)
Map of the study area (core and buffer zone)
clearly delineating the location of various monitoring stations (air/water/soil
and noise – each shown separately) superimposed with location of habitats, wind
roses, other industries/mines, polluting sources. The number and location of
the stations should be selected on the basis of the proposed impacts in the
downwind/downstream/groundwater regime. One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact non-polluting area as a control station. Wind roses
to determine air pollutant dispersion and impacts thereof shall be determined.
Monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and standards for air, water, noise
notified under Environment Protection Rules. Parameters for water testing for
both ground and surface water should be as per ISI standards and CPCB
classification of surface water wherever applicable.
(xii)
Impact of mining and water abstraction and
mine water discharge in mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within
the core zone and 10km buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on the
impact of mining on the groundwater regime. Details of rainwater harvesting and
measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected wherever the areas are
declared dark/grey from groundwater development.
(xiii)
Study on subsidence, measures for
mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its
use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xiv)
Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement as per different activities in the mining
operations, including use of water for sand stowing should be given separately.
Source of water for use in mine, sanction of the competent authority in the
State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the competing users should be provided.
(xv)
Impact of choice of mining method,
technology, selected use of machinery - and impact on air quality, mineral
transportation, coal handling & storage/stockyard, etc, Impact of blasting,
noise and vibrations.
(xvi)
Impacts of mineral transportation – within
and outside the lease/project. The entire sequence of mineral production,
transportation, handling, transfer and storage of mineral and waste, and their
impacts on air quality should be shown in a flow chart with the specific points
where fugitive emissions can arise and the specific pollution
control/mitigative measures proposed to be put in place. Examine the adequacy
of roads existing in the area and if new roads are proposed, the impact of
their construction and use particularly if forestland is used.
(xvii)
Details of various facilities to be provided
in terms of parking, rest areas, canteen, and effluents/pollution load from
these activities. Examine whether
existing roads are adequate to take care of the additional load of mineral and
their impacts.
(xviii)
Examine the number and efficiency of
mobile/static water sprinkling system along the main mineral transportation
road within the mine, approach roads to the mine/stockyard/siding, and also the
frequency of their use in impacting air quality.
(xix)
Impacts of CHP, if any on air and water
quality. A flow chart of water use and whether the unit can be made a
zero-discharge unit.
(xx)
Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan along with
the fund requirement for the detailed activities proposed there under. Impacts of change in land use for mining
operations and whether the land can be restored for agricultural use post
mining.
Table 1 Stage-wise Cumulative
|
S.N. |
YEAR* |
Green Belt |
External Dump |
Backfilled Area |
Others (Undisturbed Area/etc) |
TOTAL |
|||||
|
|
|
Area (ha) |
No. of trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
|
1. |
1st year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2. |
3rd year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
5th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
10th yesr |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
15th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
20th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. |
25th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8. |
30th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9. |
34th year
(end of mine life) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10. |
34-37th
Year (Post-mining) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85* |
2,12,500 |
*As a representative example
(xxi)
Occupational health issues. Baseline data on
the health of the population in the impact zone and measures for occupational
health and safety of the personnel and manpower for the mine should be
furnished.
(xxii)
Details of cost of EMP (capital and
recurring) in the project cost and for final mine closure plan. The specific
costs (capital and recurring) of each pollution control/mitigative measures
proposed in the project until end of mine life and a statement that this is
included in the project cost.
(xxiii)
Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources – water, land, energy, raw
materials/mineral, etc.
(xxiv)
R&R: Detailed project specific R&R
Plan with data on the existing socio-economic status (including tribals, SC/ST)
of the population in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the
displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternate livelihood
concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and housing amenities being
offered, etc and costs along with the schedule of the implementation of the
R&R Plan.
(xxv)
CSR Plan along with details of villages and
specific budgetary provisions (capital and recurring) for specific activities
over the life of the project.
(xxvi)
Public Hearing should cover the details as
specified in the EIA Notification 2006, and include notices issued in the
newspaper, proceedings/minutes of public hearing, the points raised by the
general public and commitments by the proponent made should be presented in a
tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the regional language, an
authenticated English Translation of the same should be provided.
(xxvii)
Status of any litigations/ court cases
filed/pending in any Court/Tribunal on the project should be furnished.
(xxxvii)
Submission of sample test analysis of:
(xxxvii)
Characteristics of coal - this includes grade of coal and other characteristics
– ash, S
and heavy metals including levels of
Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxxviii)
Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan
Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc.
(A) FORESTRY CLEARANCE
|
TOTAL
ML/PROJECT AREA
(ha) |
TOTAL
FORESTLAND (ha) |
Date
of FC |
Extent
of forestland |
Balance
area for which FC is yet to be obtained |
Status
of appl. for diversion of forestland |
|
|
|
If
more than one, provide details of each FC |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(B) MINING PLAN /PROJECT APPROVAL
Date of Approval of Mining Plan/Project Approval:
Copy of Letter of Approval of Mining
Plan/Project Approval
___
ANNEXURE-6
GENERIC TOR FOR AN OPENCAST-CUM-UNDERGROUND
COALMINE PROJECT
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report would be
prepared for a combined rated capacity of…….. MTPA for OC-cum-UG project
which consists of ……. MTPA for OC and ………. MTPA for UG in an ML/project area of
…… ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(ii)
An EIA-EMP Report would be prepared
for ……. MTPA rated capacity cover the impacts and management plan for the
project specific activities on the environment of the region, and the
environmental quality – air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through
collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts including
prediction modelling for ………. MTPA of coal
production based on approval of project/Mining Plan for …….. MTPA. Baseline
data collection can be for any season except monsoon.
(iii)
A map specifying locations of the State,
District and Project location.
(iv)
A
Study area map of the core zone and 10km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000
scale) clearly delineating the major topographical features such as the land
use, surface drainage of rivers/streams/nalas/canals, locations of human
habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major
industries/mines and other polluting sources. In case of ecologically sensitive
areas such as Biosphere Reserves/National Parks/WL Sanctuaries/ Elephant
Reserves, forests (Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna, and areas
where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance found in
the 15 km area of the buffer zone should be given.
(v)
Land use map (1: 50,000 scale) based on a
recent satellite imagery of the study area may also be provided with
explanatory note of the land use. Satellite imagery per se is not required.
(vi)
Map showing the core zone delineating the
agricultural land (irrigated and unirrigated, uncultivable land (as defined in
the revenue records), forest areas (as per records), along with other physical
features such as water bodies, etc should be furnished.
(vii)
A contour map showing the area drainage of
the core zone and 2-5 km of the buffer zone (where the water courses of the
core zone ultimately join the major rivers/streams outside the lease/project
area) should also be clearly indicated as a separate map.
(viii)
A
detailed Site plan of the mine showing the various proposed break-up of the
land for mining operations such as the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt,
safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony
(within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area and if any, in topography
such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to be left undisturbed
along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease /project and modification
of thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds, proposed
diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc., approach roads, major haul
roads, etc.
(ix)
In case of any proposed diversion of
nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/modification of drainage
and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on
the map.
(x)
Similarly
if the project involves diversion of any road/railway line passing through the
ML/project area, the proposed route of diversion and its realignment should be
shown.
(xi)
Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
LANDUSE DETAILS FOR OPENCAST PROJECT
|
S.N. |
LANDUSE |
Within ML Area (ha) |
Outside ML Area
(ha) |
TOTAL (ha) |
|
1. |
Agricultural land |
|
|
|
|
2. |
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
Wasteland |
|
|
|
|
4. |
Grazing land |
|
|
|
|
5. |
Surface water
bodies |
|
|
|
|
6. |
Settlements |
|
|
|
|
7. |
Others (specify) |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
LANDUSE DETAILS FOR UNDERGROUND
PROJECT
|
S.N. |
ML/Project Land use |
Area under Surface
Rights (ha) |
Area Under Mining
Rights (ha) |
Area under Both
(ha) |
|
1. |
Agricultural land |
|
|
|
|
2. |
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
Grazing Land |
|
|
|
|
4. |
Wasteland |
|
|
|
|
5. |
Water Bodies |
|
|
|
|
6. |
Settlements |
|
|
|
|
7. |
Others (specify) |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
Area Under Surface Rights
|
S.N. |
Details |
Area (ha) |
|
1. |
Buildings |
|
|
2. |
Infrastructure |
|
|
3. |
Roads |
|
|
4. |
Others (specify) |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
(xii)
Break-up of lease/project area as per mining
operations.
(xiii)
Impact of changes in the land use due to the
start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land.
(xiv)
Collection of one-season (non-monsoon)
primary baseline data on environmental quality - air (PM10, PM2.5,
SOx , NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc),
noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil along with one-season met data.
(xv)
Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale)
(core and buffer zone clearly delineating the location of various stations
superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting
sources. The number and location of the stations in both core zone and buffer
zone should be selected on the basis of size of lease/project area, the
proposed impacts in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater
regime (based on flow). One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a control station. The
monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing
for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB
classification wherever applicable. Values should be presented in comparison to
desirable limits.
(xvi)
Study on the existing flora and fauna in the
study area (10km) carried out by an institution of relevant discipline and the
list of flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and buffer
zone and a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of
the migratory corridor of any endangered fauna. If the study area has
endangered flora and fauna, or if the project falls within 15 km of an
ecologically sensitive area, then a comprehensive Conservation Plan should be
prepared and furnished along with comments from the CWLW of the State Govt.
(xvii)
Details of mineral reserves, geological
status of the study are and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and
progressive stage-wise working scheme until end of mine life should be
reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of
production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps and sections should
be included. The progressive mine development and final mine closure plan
should also be shown in figures.
(xviii)
Details of mining methods, technology,
equipment to be used, etc., rationale for selection of that technology and
equipment proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts.
(xix)
Study on subsidence, measures for
mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its
use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xx)
Impact of mining on hydrology, modification
of natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water
courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on
the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xxi)
Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately.
(xxii)
Source of water for use in mine, sanction of
the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the competing
users.
(xxiii)
Impact of mining and water abstraction use in
mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the core zone and 10 km
buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on. Details of rainwater
harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected in case
there us a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or if the area falls
within dark/grey zone.
(xxiv)
Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxv)
Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive
modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxvi)
Impacts of mineral transportation – within
and outside the lease/project along with flow-chart indicating the specific
areas generating fugitive emissions. Impacts of transportation, handling,
transfer of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents from
workshop, management plan for maintenance of HEMM, machinery, equipment.
Details of various facilities to be provided in terms of parking, rest areas,
canteen, and effluents/pollution load from these activities.
(xxvii)
Details of waste generation – OB, topsoil –
as per the approved calendar programme, and their management shown in figures
as well explanatory chapter with tables giving progressive development and mine
closure plan, green belt development, backfilling programme and conceptual post
mining land use.
(xxviii)
Impact and management of wastes and issues of
rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxix)
Flow chart of water balance. Treatment of
effluents from workshop, township, domestic wastewater, mine water discharge,
etc. Details of STP in colony and ETP in mine. Recycling of water to the max.
possible extent.
(xxx)
Occupational health issues. Baseline data on
the health of the population in the impact zone and measures for occupational
health and safety of the personnel and manpower for the mine.
(xxxi)
Risk Assessment and Disaster Preparedness and
Management Plan.
(xxxii)
Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxxiii)
Progressive Green belt and afforestation plan
(both in text, figures as well as in tables prepared by MOEF given below) and
selection of species (local) for the afforestation/plantation programme based
on original survey/landuse.
Table 1: Stage-wise Landuse and
Reclamation Area (ha)
|
S.N. |
Land use Category |
Present (1st
Year) |
5th Year |
10th Year |
20th year |
24th Year
(end of Mine life)* |
|
1. |
Backfilled Area
(Reclaimed with plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2. |
Excavated Area (not
reclaimed)/void |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
External Reclaimed with
plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Reclaimed Top soil
dump |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
Green Built Area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
Undisturbed area
(brought under plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. |
Roads (avenue
plantation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8. |
Area around
buildings and Infrastructure |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
110 |
110 |
110 |
110 |
110 |
* Representative case as an
example
Table 2: Stage-wise Cumulative
|
S.N. |
YEAR* |
Green Belt |
External Dump |
Backfilled Area |
Others (Undisturbed Area/etc) |
TOTAL |
|||||
|
|
|
Area (ha) |
No. of trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
Area (ha) |
No. of Trees |
|
1. |
1st year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2. |
3rd year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
5th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
10th yesr |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
15th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
20th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. |
25th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8. |
30th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9. |
34th year
(end of mine life) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10. |
34-37th
Year (Post-mining) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85 |
|
* Representative case as an
example
(xxxiv)
Conservation Plan for the endangered/endemic
flora and fauna found in the study area and for safety of animals
visiting/residing in the study area and also those using the study area as a
migratory corridor.
(xxxv)
Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan, post
mining land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre- mining. A Plan for the
ecological restoration of the area post mining and for land use should be
prepared with detailed cost provisions.
Table 3: Post-Mining Landuse Pattern
of ML/Project Area (ha)
|
S.N. |
Land use during
Mining |
Land Use
(ha) |
||||
|
1. |
External |
|
Water Body |
Public Use |
Undisturbed |
TOTAL |
|
2. |
Top soil Dump |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
Excavation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Roads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. |
Built up area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. |
Green Belt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
Undisturbed Area |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
85 |
|
|
|
110 |
(xxxvi)
Including cost of EMP (capital and recurring)
in the project cost and for progressive and final mine closure plan.
(xxxvii)
Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R Plan with
data on the existing socio-economic status of the population (including
tribals, SC/ST, BPL families) found in the study area and broad plan for
resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony,
alternate livelihood concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and
housing amenities being offered, etc and costs along with the schedule of the
implementation of the R&R Plan.
(xxxviii)
CSR Plan along with details of villages and specific budgetary provisions
(capital and recurring) for specific activities over the life of the project.
(xxxix)
Public Hearing should cover the details of notices issued in the newspaper,
proceedings/minutes of public hearing, the points raised by the general public
and commitments made by the proponent should be presented in a tabular form. If
the Public Hearing is in the regional language, an authenticated English Translation
of the same should be provided.
(xxxx) In built mechanism of self-monitoring of
compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxxi) Status of any
litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxxii) Submission
of sample test analysis of:
Characteristics
of coal - this includes grade of coal and other characteristics – ash, S and
heavy metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxxxiii) Copy of
clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval,
NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept.
(if req.), etc.
(A) FORESTRY CLEARANCE
|
TOTAL
ML/PROJECT AREA
(ha) |
TOTAL
FORESTLAND (ha) |
Date
of FC |
Extent
of forestland In
the FC |
Balance
area for which FC is yet to be obtained |
Status
of appl. for diversion of Balance
forestland |
|
|
|
If
more than one, provide details of each FC |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Copies of forestry clearance letters
(all, if there are more than one)
(B) MINING
PLAN APPROVAL
(B) MINING
PLAN/PROJECT APPROVAL
Date of Approval of Mining
Plan/Project Approval:
Copy of Letter of Approval of Mining
Plan/Project Approval
____
ANNEXURE-7
GENERAL CONDITIONS AND
ADDITIONAL POINTS OF TOR
The following general points should be noted:
(i) All documents should be properly
indexed, page numbered.
(ii) Period/date of data collection should
be clearly indicated.
(iii) Authenticated English translation of all
material provided in Regional languages.
(iv) After the preparation of the draft
EIA-EMP Report as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the Public
Hearing conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take necessary
action for obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(v)
The letter/application for EC should quote
the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the TOR.
(vi)
The copy of the letter received from the
Ministry on the TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as an
annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.
(vii) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the
Ministry must incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in Public Hearing.
The index of the final EIA-EMP report, must indicate the specific chapter and
page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR prescribed by Ministry
and the issue raised in the P.H. have been incorporated. Mining Questionnaire
(posted on MOEF website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be
submitted at the time of applying for EC.
(viii) General Instructions for the preparation
and presentation before the EAC of TOR/EC projects of Coal Sector should be
incorporated/followed.
(viii) The aforesaid TOR has a validity of two
years only.
The following
additional points are also to be noted:
(i)
Grant of TOR does not necessarily mean grant
of EC.
(ii)
Grant of TOR/EC to the present project does
not necessarily mean grant of TOR/EC to the captive/linked project.
(iii)
Grant of TOR/EC to the present project does
not necessarily mean grant of approvals in other regulations such as the
(iv) Grant of EC is also subject to Circulars
issued under the EIA Notification 2006, which are available on the MOEF
website: www.envfor.nic.in
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