MINUTES OF 43rd EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (EAC) (THERMAL
& COAL MINING) MEETING HELD ON 21st-22nd FEBRUARY
2012 IN SCOPE COMPLEX,
The 43rd
meeting of the reconstituted
EAC (T &C) was held on 21st -22nd February 2012 in SCOPE Convention
Centre, SCOPE Complex,
The minutes of the 41st
meeting of EAC (T&C) held on 23rd-24th January 2012 and was confirmed
subject to the following corrections:
(i) Page 1, Title: The words “Paryavaran
Bhawan, CGO Complex” is replaced with the words “SCOPE Convention Centre, SCOPE
Complex”
(ii) Agenda Item No. 18: Introduction of a
Peak capacity of 11.5 MTPA for Piparwar OCP
(10 MTPA– clarification of M/s CCL vide e-mail dated 12.01.2012.
The following sentences
would be added at the beginning of the minutes for Agenda Item18:
A proposal for
modification of EC granted on 11.06.2007 to Piparwar OCP of 10 MTPA was made by M/s
Central Coalfields Ltd to introduce a peak capacity of 11.5 MTPA in the EC
letter. The proposal was inadvertently placed in the agenda as TOR and minuted
accordingly in the minutes of EAC (T&C) meeting held on 28th-29th
November. However, the proposal was considered for modification of the EC for
introduction of peak capacity. The MOEF thereafter received a letter dated
12.01.2012 from M/s Central Coalfields Ltd, based on which the proposal was further considered and recommended for
introduction of a peak capacity of 11.5 MTPA in the EC granted on 11.06.2007.
The agenda items were
taken up as given below:
1. Meeting with CMPDI on Scoping of
Coalmine Projects of Coal India Ltd.
A
brief presentation was made. Dir (Tech.), CMPDI informed that on the basis of
recommendation/Circular from Dept. of Public Enterprises, Coal India/CMPDI has
initiated a study through TISS on the CSR issues. It was stated that the TOR
was similar for most cases and hence a generic TOR for Opencast, Underground
and for Coal Washeries could be made. In case of site specific issues such as
presence of endangered flora and fauna, diversion of major nalas, and
construction of embankment, etc, site specific TORs could be given for OC
mining projects and in case of UG projects, study on presence of endangered
fauna/flora, subsidence and issues of safety and risk assessment for mining
near rivers/nalas and other water bodies should be studied by site specific
TORs.
The
EAC stated that TOR for new (virgin blocks) coalmine projects is exhaustive as
new coal blocks are coming up in virgin areas of coalfields with rich forests
and wildlife and detailed appraisal of the status of the environment and an
environmental management plan, where the project is to be established, is
required. In case of expansion in production of such projects, an EIA study on
the incremental impacts of the proposed expansion should be made along with an
EMP on the existing and proposed environment management plan for mitigating the
incremental impacts. The EAC stated that due to increased pressure for coal
production to address energy needs of the country, technological options, which
are environmentally friendly, have not been properly developed or being given
due attention and have not been implemented by Coal India companies over the
past several decades. In this regard, the Committee also stated that more and
more coal projects are being submitted for opencast operations for depths below
200m and even as deep as 400m, which should preferably be done by underground
mining or a combination of opencast-cum-underground mining. The Committee
desired that the CMPDI should opt for opencast-cum-underground mining in such
cases to reduce the extent of land degradation by opencast mining. In regard to
study the impact of location of
It
was further decided that a separate meeting on other issues such as requirements
of final mine closure and optimal depth of final water body vis-à-vis
re-handling of OB also requires further discussions for which the concerned
coal subsidiaries and CMPDI attached to the subsidiaries should also be invited.
The Committee also desired that the matter of impacts of mining on ground water
in coalfield areas also need to be discussed with CGWB and wherein Dr.Arijit
Dey, former member EAC should also be invited to participate.
The
EAC requested Dir (T), CMPDI to study the time frame taken by the EAC in
consideration and recommendation of TORs to Coal
2. Expansion
of Chitarpur Coal Mining Project (2 MTPA to 6.75 MTPA in existing ML area of
555.34 ha and an area of 230.43 ha outside the ML and expansion of pit-head
coal washery from 1 MTPA to 6.75 MTPA) of M/s Corporate Ispat Alloys Ltd., located in dist. Latehar,
Jharkhand (TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that EC was granted in
2007. Tthe mine has, however, not started production as ML was not executed.
The present proposal is for expansion in production from 2 MTPA to 6.75 MTPA
and expansion in coal washery from 1 MTPA to 6.75 MTPA. Of the 6.75 MTPA of raw
coal, 0.88 MTPA would be clean coal for the linked DRI Plant. About 80% of
middling is for linked TPP. Coal rejects (7%) would be backfilled into the mine
voids. The project involves 185 ha of forestland of the total ML area of 555
ha. The forestland forms a part of Chakla RF. The linked DRI Plant which was
originally proposed to be established at Hazaribagh has been shifted to
Karsawa. It was informed that EC has been obtained for the linked DRI Plant and
TPP.
The Committee desired that details of linked DRI Plant and the TPP, its original location, the change in location, proposed mode of transportation, details of EC obtained should be furnished for further consideration of the proposal for framing of TOR. The Committee also desired that a Revised Mining Plan would be required at the EC stage for enhancing production of coalmine-cum-washery to 6.75 MTPA. The Committee desired that since there is a change in location of the linked plant and increase in production from the earlier approved Block Allotment Letter and in the approved Mining Plan, approval of the MOC is necessary and details thereof submitted to MOEF.
3. Dulanga Opencast Coal Mining Project (7
MTPA in an area of 803.71ha which includes
567.19 ha of ML and 236.52 ha outside the ML) of M/s National Thermal
Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC),
Ib valley coalfields, Dist. Sundergarh, Orissa (Further consideration of EC based on TOR granted
on 17.01.2008)
The
proposal was last considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 17th
-18th October 2011 and the clarifications sought by the Committee
received on 8th December 2011 were further considered. The proponent
made a presentation. It was informed that at the end of 24th year, a
total area of 466.46 ha would be reclaimed with plantation, in addition to
existing undisturbed area within the ML. A calendar plan of
It
was informed that the OB dump along the western side of an area of 244 ha would
be brought to almost ground level for post-mining land use by rehandling of an
estimated 112 Mm3 of OB during 5 years after end of mine life (EOL). However,
the dump along the east would be about 30m above ground level. An estimated 112
Mm3 of OB is proposed to be re-handled from the eastern and western
The
Committee desired that an integrated calendar plan of production including the
details re-handling separately in external and internal dumps as discussed in
the meeting should be furnished to MOEF for record. The Committee desired that
the temporary
The
Committee recommended the project for environmental clearance subject to the
aforesaid conditions and subject to grant of Stage-I FC for the forestland
found within the ML.
4. Bhelatand Amalgamated Colliery (expansion
from 0.38 MTPA to 0.41 MTPA in an ML area of 521.68 ha) & Expn. of Bhelatand Washery (0.9 MTPA to 1.5 MTPA in 8 ha) of M/s Tata Steel Ltd., Dhanbad, Jharkhand
(TOR)
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the proposal is for
expansion of the existing Bhelatand Amalgamated Colliery form 0.38 MTPA to 0.41
MTPA and expansion of existing Bhelatand Coking Coal Washery from 0.9 MTPA to
1.5 MTPA for use in linked Steel Plant which is expanding from 6.8 MTPA to 10
MTPA. It was informed that the project falls under Sijua Group of Collieries
and does not fall in CPA, Dhanbad. It was also informed that no fires have been
reported in the mine as nitrogen gas is used under DGMS supervision to form a
protective layer all around mine working to prevent fires raging presently at a
distance of about 5km in the BCCL mines in Jharia coalfields. It was informed
that a number of villages, colony, infrastructure and buildings, railways and
roads exist in the land within the core zone. It was informed that depillaring
would be undertaken with stowing and no depillaring would be undertaken
wherever mining involves caving.
It
was stated that the existing washery is located in an area of 8ha within the
premises of Bhelatand Colliery. Current level of the washery capacity is 0.9
MTPA. The expansion in washery would be by introduction of wet process and the
unit would operate on zero-discharge. The washery effluents would be completely
recycled with no discharge into Jarian Nala and Kajri Nala flowing along the
mine boundary which outfall into River Damodar. The ash content in raw coal is
about 30-32%, and middling (20% in quantity) with ash content in the range of
44-48%, which goes to TPS as per MOU with Min. of Coal and the balance coal
rejects would be utilised in the captive 10MW FBC based TPP. It was informed
that the entire coal transportation is by underground conveyors to the washery
and thereafter by rail to the linked Steel Plant of the company at
The
Committee desired that the mitigative measures outlined in Jharia Action Plan
particularly for coalmines and coal washeries should be integrated into the
EIA-EMP of the project. The Committee recommended TOR with the aforesaid
condition read with generic TOR at Annexures 3 and 5 and read with General
conditions at Annexure 7.
5. Coking Coal Washery (2 x 2 MTPA) and
Non-coking Coal Washery (6.5 MTPA) in 10 ha area within the Integrated Steel
Plant & Captive Power Plant of M/s Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., in
village Kerjang, Tehsil Banarpal, dist. Angul, Orissa
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposal is for establishment of two coal washeries – (i) one non-coking
coal washery of 6.5 MTPA capacity and (ii) a coking
coal washery of 4 MTPA capacity, within the premises of the Integrated
Steel Plant & Captive Power Plant of the company in district Angul Orissa. The company already has one non-coking coal
washery of 6.5 MTPA in the same location for which EC was obtained on 13.10.2009.
Thus, the total combined capacity of the two non-coking coal washeries (one
existing and one proposed) would be 13 MTPA (2 x 6.5 MTPA) to meet the
requirements of its linked 13 MTPA DRI Plant. The proposed coking coal washery
of 4 MTPA would meet the requirement of its linked 2 x 2 MTPA capacity for its
linked DRI Plant, which would be used in Coal Gasification of 2 MTPA each. Raw
coal for the non-coking coal washery is being obtained from their captive Utkal
BI coalmine of 5.5 MTPA capacity, which has obtained
EC on 09.04.2007. It was stated that raw coal for the proposed coking coal
washery would be met form the company’s own coal mine in M.P. (of 0.56 MTPA capacity),
and the balance would be partially met by imports and from BCCL mines. It was
informed that the slurry from the two washeries would be fully utilised and the
washery would be zero-discharge and effluents would be recycled/reused within
the project. A separate storm water drain would be constructed to carry storm water
from the washery premises. Coal fines, silt will not be allowed to flow out
with the storm discharge water and would be collected in settling tanks
provided with traps.
The Committee desired that the complete water
balance of water use of the three coal washeries – 2 proposed and one exiting and
of the linked Steel Plant-cum-TPP, including extent of recycle and reuse, material
balance of the coal for the three washeries, source of coal and end-user of
coal and its transportation should be furnished. The Committee stated that approval
of the State Irrigation Dept. would be required for diversion of the nala
passing through the washery land. The Committee also sought the status of compliance
of the earlier EC in regard to status of progress of the Steel Plant-cum-TPP and
of the Coal Washery (6.5 MTPA) along with justification for enhancement of the
capacity of the Steel-cum-Power Plant and requirement of the additional
washeries. The Committee also desired that a Site Plan of the Steel Plant, TPP,
the three (including the two proposed) washeries,
green belt, realignment of the nala passing through the land, etc should be
furnished. The Committee decided to further consider the project upon receipt
of the aforesaid details.
6. Expansion of Coal Beneficiation Plant (from 1.5
MTPA to 4 MTPA of raw coal) of M/s Global Coal & Mining Pvt. Ltd., located
in district Jharsuguda, Orissa Global Coal Mining
(Modification of EC granted on 13.07.2009 for change in Technology of Coal
Washery)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that an EC was granted by MOEF on 15.07.2009 for expansion of the Coal Beneficiation Plant
of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity of raw coal by wet process
(Dense Media) to 4 MTPA capacity in a total area of 8.56 ha. As per the original proposal for which EC was
granted, the expansion project of 2.5 MTPA would be by dry process involving
pneumatic jigs (0.5 MTPA) and by wet process using Batac Jigs (2 MTPA). It was
stated that an application for change of technology from pneumatic jigs (dry
process) to wet process was made on 26.07.2011 to the Odhisha SPCB and a request
made to MOEF for modification of EC for the change in technology. It was
clarified that the Pneumatic Jigs have not been installed. It was stated that a
thickener would be added to the slurry which would be mixed with coal rejects
or with clean coal for its utilisation, i.e. the slurry will not be discharged
out of the premises.
The Committee recommended modification of EC for the
change in technology for the 0.5 MTPA also to be by wet process, as desired by
the project proponent.
7. Expansion
of Coal Beneficiation Plant (2 MTPA to 4 MTPA) of M/s Global Coal & Mining
Pvt. Ltd., in village Tentulei, South Balanad, Tehsil
Talcher, dist. Angul, Orissa (Further consideration of EC based on TOR granted
on 31.12.2008)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposal is for expansion of the coal washery from 2 MTPA to 4 MTPA.
The proposal was last considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 20th
June 2011. The quantum of raw coal (42-45%), clean coal (32-34%) and coal
rejects (64-65%) were presented in TPD. In regard to coal evacuation, it was
informed that the company is in the process of construction of a railway siding
and transport of the washery products would be by conveyor-cum-rail. It was
informed that the Siding is likely to be commissioned in 15-18 months time. It was agreed that the transportation of raw
coal from the MCL mines would be dovetailed with the MCL programme of coal
evacuation for reduction/elimination of road transport from the mines, as the
washery is located in a critically polluted area. It was informed that as
desired by the Committee, a fresh baseline data was collected and presented,
which indicated that the levels of air quality parameters are well within the
limits. It was clarified that due to closing of a number of sponge iron units,
beneficiation units, and better road quality of main transportation roads, the
AAQ levels were well below the prescribed limits. It was informed that as a
water conservation measure, it was proposed to transport water from South
Balanda Mine of MCL by pipes for the washery. It was informed that in addition
to the existing green belt of 2.5 ha, an additional 0.14 ha would be developed
with plantation. Photographs of the plantation developed in and around the
washery were shown. The proponent agreed to double the CSR amount from Rs 12
lakhs to Rs 24 lakhs/year and have social audits conducted regularly.
The Committee desired that the quantum of raw coal,
clean coal and coal rejects be furnished in MTPA along with TPD for record of
the Ministry. The Committee was of the
view that the AAQ levels were low despite being located in a CPA and desired
that the details should be got checked from Dr.Shiv Attri, Expert, EAC. The
Committee desired that no pay loaders should be deployed for wagon loading.
The Committee after discussions decided to await the
comments of Expert, EAC on the matter of air quality data for internal
consideration.
8. Marki-Zari-Jamani-Adkoli
Opencast Mine Project (1.0 MTPA in an ML area of 459.68 ha) of M/s Maharashtra State Mining Corp.
Ltd., dist, Yavatmal,
The proponent made a presentation on the issues
raised by the EAC in the meeting held on 26th September 2011 for
re-examination of various options of mining and for refilling the mine void to
the maximum extent and sequential mining to reduce the external OB dump in case
of opencast mining. It was informed that the best option of mining in view of
the fact that the area is black cotton soil growing area rich in agriculture,
was studied and the findings of the report were presented. It was informed that
UG mining is not a preferred option, as of the total reserves of 24 MT, an estimated 6 MT would be mined by UG mining whereas.
OC mining would produce about 13.1 MT. In addition, the problem of caving and
subsidence would result, due to non-availability of sand for stowing. It was
informed that although the activity in the region is predominantly
agricultural, majority of the population is in poor economic condition. With
the start of the coalmine project, the company would employ one member from
each of the 230 PAFs, pay four-fold monetary compensation, land acquisition
would be undertaken in phases and the land owners could continue with practice
of agriculture. From the 5th year, when mined out area would be
reclaimed into pasture/agricultural land, the land
could be used on mutually agreed terms. At the end of the project life, an
additional area of 200ha would be available as irrigated land as 125 ha of
water body would be left at the post mining stage. It was informed that the
plan of M/s Wani Coalfields ltd. for continuation of agriculture/restoration of
land for agriculture would be incorporated. Life of the project is 15 years. It
was agreed that the infrastructure for irrigation could be handed over to the
Gram Panchayats of the villagers for continuing agriculture. It was clarified
that an area of 22.97 ha is under double crop and is about 5% of the total
project area. It was stated that the company is committed to develop more than
equivalent amount of cultivable wasteland around the project through its
special initiatives under CSR.
The
Committee after discussions recommended the project for TOR for opencast
operations based on the generic TOR given in Annexure-4 read with general
conditions given in Annexure-7.
9. Marki-Barka
Underground Coalmine Project (1 MTPA in an ML area of 700 ha) of M/s M.P. State
Mining Corp. Ltd., located in Singrauli Coalfields, Tehsil Deosar, Dist.
Singrauli, M.P. (TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposal is for establishment of an underground mine of 1 MTPA
capacity in an ML area of 700ha. The UG mining would be undertaken in a depth
of 30m-400m. No subsidence is anticipated as no depillaring is proposed,
although this would lead to an extraction of only 46% of the coal reserves. The
mine is situated at a distance of about 15km and the coal would be transported
by road to Sarai Railway Station Siding on railway line from Katni to
Singrauli. It was informed that existing roads at a distance of 1km form the
mine would be used for coal transportation and would not lead to fragmentation
of forest found in the study area. Life of the mine is 35 years. There are 4-5
coal projects within 10km radius. Continuous Miners would be deployed and there
would be no blasting.
The Committee desired that the proponent examine
the feasibility of long-term coal evacuation by rail transport along with coal
mines coming up in the area by construction of a railway siding.
The
Committee after discussions recommended the project for TOR for underground
operations based on the generic TOR given in Annexure-5 read with general
conditions given in Annexure-7.
10. Cluster-1 (Damoda Group of 3 Mines –
Damoda (Albion Section) OCP, Damoda UGP and Damuda BJ Section OCP) Group of
Mines (of 0.9 MTPA normative and 1.17 MTPA (peak) in a combined ML area of 575
ha) of M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. located in Jharia Coalfields, Block Chandrapur, dist.
Dhanbad, Jharkhand (Further consideration of EC based on TOR granted on
03.07.2009)
The
proponent made a presentation on the response dated 30.01.2012 on the
clarifications sought by the EAC (T&C) in the meeting held on 28th
-29th November 2011. It was informed that there would be no external
The
Committee desired that time-series maps be created to monitor and prevent fire
in coal seams of cluster-1. The Committee after discussion recommended the
project for environmental clearance.
11. Lajkura
OCP Expn. (Expn. from 1 MTPA to 2.5 MTPA normative and a peak
capacity 3 MTPA in ML area of 641.36 ha) of M/s Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd., located in dist. Jharsuguda, Orissa (EC based
on TOR granted on 29.012.2008)
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the proposal was for
expansion from 252.29 ha to 721.29 ha and expansion in production from 1 MTPA to 2.5 MTPA normative and a peak capacity 3
MTPA. It was informed that transportation of coal (expn. from 3300 TPD to 8300
TPD) to CHP would be by trucks to 3 Railway Sidings located at varying
distances of 1 to 3 km. A Silo Loading facility of a capacity of 10 MTPA would
be established at Lajkura in 3 years time to take care of the loading of coal
from Lajkura and Samleswari OCPs and thereafter transport 55% of the coal
production by rail using existing line. The remaining 45% would continue to be
transported to nearby consumers by road using about 200
trucks/day. It was informed that one mechanical sweeper is used for the
3 km approach road. It was informed that 125 additional mist type sprinklers
have been put up. It was stated that the 3 MTPA has been already reached within
the existing ML area. It was informed that there would be no external OB dump
at end of life and the ext. OB dump of 40m created during the life of the
project would be re-handled (no blasting required) and backfilled into the mine
voids. A final mine void of 100m would be left at the post-mining stage. It was
informed that MCL has now begun the process of entering into an MOU with all
the GMs of the various projects for Final Mine Closure and Habitat Restoration.
It was informed that the
project is presently working within the existing ML area of 252.29 ha within 1
MTPA production capacity. It was informed that since forestry clearance is
still awaited for the 156.67 ha of forestland involved in the expansion
project, EC may be given for expansion in production from 1 MTPA to 3 MTPA
within the existing ML area of 252.29 ha and upon receiving the FC, EC could be
granted for the expansion in ML area of 721.29 ha.
The
Committee noted that TOR application was made for an ML area of 641.36 ha
whereas the application for EC is 721.29 and the total project area is 778.24
ha. The Committee sought a clarification whether the Public Hearing was held
for 641.36 ha or for 778.24 ha. The Committee sought a list of flora/fauna
authenticated by PCCF (WL) or any recognised institution that there are no
Schedule-I fauna found in the study area. The Committee desired that the Final
Mine Closure Plan reducing the final mine void to 35-40m should be prepared and
sought details thereof. The Committee desired that monitoring of impacts of
additional mitigative measures undertaken for the expansion project should be
collected and details thereof furnished. The Committee desired that the issue
of increase in production without EC may be taken up by the MOEF with the Min.
of Coal.
12. Hingula-II
OCP Expn. (12 MTPA to 15 MTPA and expn in ML area from 610 ha to 1870 ha) of M/s Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd., located in dist. Angul, Orissa (EC based on TOR granted on 11.07.2008)
The proponent
made a presentation. It was informed that Hingula-II OCP was granted EC on 31.10.2007 for 12 MTPA capacity. Hingula OCP Expn. is for expansion in production from 12 MTPA to 15 MTPA and
expansion in ML area from 610 ha to 1870 ha. Singhada Jhor flows along the
northern boundary of the mine. A number of nalas - Gurudia Nala, Sinha Jhor and
Masani Jhor flowing through the ML join the Singhada Jhor. The project involves
construction of an embankment along the Singhda Jhor and diversion of nalas flowing the ML, which would be realigned to their original
course at the edge of the ML. It was clarified that no external
Public Hearing
was conducted on 10.09.2009. Application for EC dated 11.01.2012 has been
received in the MOEF. Grade of coal is mostly F-G. Ultimate working depth is
177m. The total estimated
The proponent
informed that the reserves in the existing project would be exhausted in 3
years. It is proposed to use the Railway Siding at Balram OCP for 4 years
located at a distance of about 5 km and thereafter a railway line would be
extended upto Hingula project. Transport of coal from mine to Railway siding
would be by conveyors. The proponent sought an EC for expansion to 15 MTPA
within the existing ML area until FC is obtained for the expansion project.
The
Committee sought details of the calendar plan of production and
13. Dumping of flyash
by M/s Bhushan Steel Ltd in Jagannath OCP
of M/s MCL, Talcher Coalfields, Dist. Angul, Orissa (Further consideration)
The aforesaid proposal
was considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 3rd-4th
January 2012. The proposal is for dumping flyash generated from 410 MW TPP of M/s Bhushan Steel Ltd into the decoaled abandoned coal mine voids (Quarry ♯ 4) of Jagannath OCP of M/s Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. The ash generation is about 3234T/month.
The ash is proposed to be filled in quarry No IV of Jagannath OCP of MCL. The
Committee had sought that long-term data on flyash data for dumping in mine
voids should be collected and tracer study got carried out with Bhabha Atomic
Research Centre, Mumbai to understand the pathway of movement of
flyash/leachates in the aquifers. It was informed that BARC has been given work
for determining long-term heavy metal toxicity studies on aquifer life system. The
proponent informed that TPP operations are being curtailed due to paucity of
land for dumping of flyash.
The Committee noted that radioactivity has been
detected in flyash generated from Chandrapur TPS. The Committee also informed
that NALCO and NTPC who have similar problems have been requested to undertake
similar studies. The Chairman stated that Dr.Vimal Kumar, Advisor, Flyash
Mission Unit at DST had been requested in the earlier EAC meeting on the proposals
of NALCO and NTPC to also discuss the issue with Dr.Chidambaram, Principal Scientific
Advisor to Prime Minister since the issue is multi-disciplinary in nature, involving
several ministries and regulations and requiring technical studies which are multi-disciplinary
in nature.
The Committee after discussions was of the view
that resolving the leachability issue and its potential long-term impacts on
aquifers and on human and non-human life systems was a matter of concern and
urgency. The Committee requested M/s Bhushan Steel Ltd to explore the various
other options for use of flyash as has been done by M/s Jindal Steel &
Power for use of their flyash generated in their TPS in Orissa. The Committee
also noted that NTPC has similarly decided to explore all options for
utilisation of flyash generated from their Darlipalli TPS in Orissa and has
decided that filling up of mine voids would be the last option. The Committee
decided that the concerns as above should be addressed before large-scale
flyash dumping.
14. Shivani OCP (of 1.25
MTPA normative and 1.4375 MTPA peak capacity in an ML area of 780 ha) of M/s Western Coalfields Ltd., located in dist. Yavatmal,
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposal is for opening anew opencast coalmine of 1.25 MTPA in an ML
area of 780 ha. The mine is located adjacent to River Wardha and an embankment
of a length of 2km and 6m height is proposed. No forestland is involved. Life
of the mine is 20 years. R&R of 269 households of Shivani village is
involved. The total Ml area consists of 738.60 ah of agricultural land and
41.40 ha of wasteland. No forestland is involved. Of the total ML area, area
for excavation is 214 ha, ext. Ob dump is 250.85 ha, embankment is 48 ha, infrastructure/roads
is 30 ha, area required for rationalisation and blasting zone is 213.15 ha,
colony is 15 ha and R&R site is 15 ha. Depth of the mine is 60m to 175m. Of
the total
The Committee desired that various options of
reducing external dumping and for reducing final void should be examined in the
EIA-EMP. The
Committee after discussions recommended the project for TOR for opencast
operations based on the generic TOR given in Annexure-4 read with general
conditions given in Annexure-7.
15. Expn. of Juna Kunada OCP (0.6 MTPA to 1.20
MTPA and expn. in ML area from 184.87 ha to 325.87 ha) of M/s Western
Coalfields Ltd., located in dist. Yavatmal,
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposal is for expansion of the existing Juna Kunada OCP from 0.6
MTPA to 1.2 MTPA and for expansion in ML area from 184.87 ha to 325.87 ha,
which has been annexed to the existing ML. The proposed expansion would reduce
the life of the mine from 12 years to 8 years. Average grade of coal is E. It
was informed that although EC was granted in 2005, the mine has started
production only recently. The additional area of 186 ha consists of 170.25 ha
of tenancy land and 15.75 ha is Govt. land. No forestland is involved. Of the
total ML area of 325.87 ha, area for excavation is 60 ha, infrastructure is
3ha, worked out area is 139.87 ha, embankment is 34 ha and blasting zone and
area for rationalisation is 89 ha. It was informed that no external
The Committee desired that no dumping of flyash
should be undertaken without feasibility studies and without prior approval of
the Ministry. The Committee after discussions recommended the
project for TOR for opencast operations based on the generic TOR given in
Annexure-4 read with general conditions given in Annexure-7.
16. Gandhigram UGP (1.2 MTPA (normative) and 1.60 MTPA (peak) in an ML area
of 832.339 ha of M/s Western Coalfields Ltd., located in dist. Betul, M.P.
(TOR)
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the proposal is for opening
a new underground coalmine project of 1.20 MTPA (normative) and 1.60 MTPA
(peak) in an ML area of 832.339 ha. Of the total ML area, area under Mining
Rights is 696.248 ha and area under Surface Rights is 126.296 ha and under All
Rights is 9.796 ha. The total forestland involved is 681.543 ha, 129.527 ha is
tenancy land and 21.269 ha is Govt. land. The total forestland involved in Surface
Rights is 51.271 ha which includes 43.375 ha for infrastructure, nala diversion
and approach roads and 7.896 ha is for inclines and associated construction.
Life of the mine is 31 years.
The Committee desired that FC should be obtained for
the project at the time of applying for EC. The Committee
after discussions recommended the project for TOR for Underground mining based
on the generic TOR given in Annexure-5 read with general conditions given in
Annexure-7. The Committee desired that instead of road transport, closed
conveyor transport to power plant be considered as is also the practice for
other mine sin the area.
17. Revised
application for TOR granted on 27.06.2011 for Cluster-4 (4 mines) of a combined
ML area of 3563 ha and prodn. capacity of 6.83 MTPA of M/s
Eastern Coalfields Ltd., located in
Raniganj Coalfields, dist. Burdwan, W.B. (TOR)
The proposal for TOR for
Cluster 4 group of 3 mines (consisting of 1 UG, 1 OC and 1 OC + UG) of M/s
Eastern Coalfields Ltd., located in Raniganj Coalfields, in dist. Burdwan, was
granted a TOR on 27.06.2011 for a combined prod. capacity
of 1.23 MTPA and a peak production of 1.32 MTPA in a combined ML area of 3340.
M/s ECL has withdrawn the TOR and submitted a revised application for TOR for
redefining the cluster boundary to a revised ML area of 3563 ha consisting of 6
mines 4 OC, 1 UG and 1 UG+ OC) to include one new OC mine – Itapara OCP of 495
ha and a production capacity of 4 MTPA (peak 5 MTPA) is proposed as part of the
cluster and expansion of Mohanpur OCP from 1 MTPA to 1.5 MTPA and ML area by 45
ha. The combined
production capacity Cluster-4 is 7.55 MTPA (normative) and 9.21 MTPA (peak). Of
the 5 mines, reserves in 2 mines are nearing exhaustion: Khoirabad UG Mine and Gaurandih OC& UG. The details of Cluster 4
(Revised) are given below:
S.N. |
Name of Project |
Area (ha) |
Production (Normative) (MTPA) |
Production (Peak) (MTPA) |
Life of mine (Years) |
1. |
Khoirabad UG Mine |
697 |
To be discontinued |
||
2. |
Khoirabad OC Patch |
10 |
0.10 |
0.13 |
4 |
3. |
Gaurandih OC& UG Gaurangdih Block D Phase-I Gaurangdih Begunia Phase-I |
|
0.05 |
0.08 |
(to be discontinued) |
4. |
17 |
0.40 |
0.50 |
5 |
|
5. |
50 |
1.80 |
2 |
7 |
|
|
TOTAL for 4 +5 |
67 |
2.20 |
2.50 |
|
6. |
Mohanpur OC (existing capacity of 1 MTPA) |
Expn. from 165 ha to 210 ha |
1.20 |
1.50 |
15 |
7. |
Itapara OCP |
1108 |
4 |
5 |
|
|
TOTAL |
3563 |
7.55 |
9.21 |
|
Proposed Changes in Cluster 4
S.N. |
Cluster Details |
Previous Application |
Proposed Revision |
Remarks |
1. |
No.
of Mines |
3 (1 UG +
1OC + 1 mixed) |
4 (1 UG + 2
OC + 1 mixed) |
One new mine
– Itapara OC has been proposed. |
2. |
Total
Area of Cluster (ha) |
3340 |
3563 |
A portion of
leasehold (317 ha) of Khoirabad UG has been transferred. Additional lease
area (495 ha) includes for Itapara OCP and for Mohanpur OCP (45 ha). |
3. |
Peak
Capacity (MTPA) |
4.32 |
9.21 |
|
The abandoned voids in Cluster 4 are given below:
S.N. |
Name of Mine |
No. of Voids |
Area (ha) |
Depth (m) |
Present Landuse |
Area of ext. |
1. |
Itapara
OC |
2 |
4.33 |
32 |
Water body |
1 |
2. |
Gourangdih |
1 |
1.36 |
32 |
|
1 |
3. |
Khoirabad |
3 |
26 |
|
|
|
Working Quarries in Cluster 4:
S.N. |
Name of Mine |
No. of Voids |
Area of excavation (ha) |
Backfilled Area (ha) |
Av. Depth (m) |
Area of ext. |
1. |
Mohanpur
OCP |
1 |
23 |
16 |
120 |
20 |
2. |
Gourangdih |
2 |
13 |
Being
backfilled |
65 |
5 |
|
TOTAL |
3 |
36 |
16 |
|
25 |
R&R
Involved:
No. of Unstable Sites |
Area (ha) |
Population |
Rehabilitation |
5 |
11.91 |
559 |
In phase-II |
It was informed that Mohanpur OC would expand from
1 MTPA to 1.5 MTPA and in ML area from 165 ha to 210 ha. Life of the expansion
project is 15 years. Peak production would be reached during the 3rd
year. R&R is involved for the 45 ha of additional area.
The Committee noted that
a letter has been received from CIL that Mohanpur OCP is proposed to be
expanded by 25% during the year and sought details on the matter. The Committee
stated that in case Mohanpur OCP requires to expand
production by 25%, then a separate application would require to be made for
Mohanpur OCP expansion for 1.5 MTPA under Clause 7 (ii) of the EIA Notification
2006 and the project should be got deleted from TOR application submitted for
cluster-4. The Committee decided that a clarification be obtained from M/s ECL
in this regard before grant of TOR.
18. Revised
application for TOR for Cluster-3 (6 mines) of a combined ML area of 1628 ha
and production capacity of 3.33 MTPA (normative) and 4 MTPA (peak) of M/s ECL,
located in Raniganj Coalfields, dist. Burdwan, W.B. (TOR)
An application for TOR for Cluster No.3 Group
of Mines consisting of Dabor UG (0.070MTPA), Bonjemeheri UG and OC (0.10 MTPA),
Sangragarh UG & OC (0.080 MTPA), Dalmiya UG (0.12 MTPA) of M/s Eastern
Coalfields Ltd., located in Raniganj Coalfields, Asansol, dist. Burdwan, West
Bengal for renewal, which was considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 28th -29th April 2010. The proposal
was returned as the objective of the exercise of obtaining EC under cluster
approach was not presenting the environmental benefits and improvements of the
degraded area clearly through an integrated environment management plan of
reclamation of old abandoned mines and operation of existing and future mines
in an integrated manner for realistic levels of production based on the coal
reserves found in the mines and formulation of an Integrated EIA-EMP so that
the overall environmental quality improves. A revised application for Cluster 3
has been now received.
The proponent
made a presentation. It was informed that the cluster consists of 6 mines Dabor UG & OC, Bonjemeheri UG and OC,
Sangragarh UG & OC, of a combined ML area of 1628 ha and production
capacity of 3.33 MTPA (normative) and 4 MTPA (peak), the details of which are
given below:
Details of Cluster-3
S.N. |
Name of Mine |
ML area (ha) |
Production capacity |
Life of the mine (years) |
|
Normative |
Peak |
||||
1. |
Dabor
UG & OC |
1204 |
0.06 |
0.07 |
25 |
2. |
Dabor Phase I & II OC Mine (347 ha) |
2.0 |
2.3 |
|
|
3 |
Bonjemehari UG |
163 |
0.07 |
0.10 |
25 |
4 |
Bonjemehari OC (44 ha) |
0.35 |
0.45 |
|
|
5 |
Sangramgarh UG |
261 |
0.05 |
0.08 |
25 |
6 |
Sangramgarh OC |
0.80 |
1.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
1628 |
3.33 |
4 |
|
Of
the 6 mines, 3 mines would be opencast operations as per details given below:
S.N. |
Name of Mine |
ML area (ha) |
Mineable Reserves |
|
Life of the mine (years) |
1 |
Dabor Phase I & II OC Mine (347 ha) |
347 |
11.78 |
35 |
10 |
2. |
Bonjemehari OC (44 ha) |
44 |
1.32 |
4.05 |
4 |
3 |
Sangramgarh Extn. Revised OC Patch |
25 |
2.70 |
10.38 |
|
|
TOTAL |
416 |
15.8 |
49.53 |
|
Backfilling of the OC voids would start after 2-3
years and after exhaustion of the coal reserves in these patches, the quarried
out areas would be completely backfilled.
The Committee after
discussions recommended the revised proposal for Cluster 3 for TOR as given in
Annexure 6 and read with general conditions in Anenxure-7.
19. Consideration
of Letter dated 03.02.2012 of Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, on Nimbri-Chandwatan Lignite Mining Project (0.5 MTPA
in an ML area of 350 ha) of M/s Binani Cement Ltd. located in village Nimbri, Tehsil Jayal-Degana, District
Nagaur, Rajasthan (Further internal consideration of EC)
Director, MOEF informed
that comments were sought from Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad on whether
the water bodies found in the ML area of the Nimbri-Chandawatan Lignite Mine
form wetlands. A response dated 03.02.2012 had been received from Dr. Sushma
Panigrahy, Group Director, Space Applications Centre that there are 13 wetlands
found within the core zone, of which 11 were less than 2.25 ha and two were
more than 2.25 ha area. The letter of SAC was referred to Dr. V. B. Mathur,
Dean, WII and Expert, Wildlife, and Member EAC. Dr. Mathur provided a detailed
response vide letter dated 16.02.2012 based on the report of SAC and other
documents, which includes a Photo Album of lakes/water bodies and agricultural
land sent by MOEF, National Wetlands Atlas: Rajasthan, Conservation of Wetlands
in India of MOEF, Inland Wetlands of India: A Conservation Atlas, prepared by
SACN, Coimbatore, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, 1971. Dr. Mathur informed that
the lignite mine forms a part of the Great Indian Thar Desert. He stated that
of a total of 2348 wetlands, 344 were 2.25 ha or more in Nagaur District. There are 13 wetlands found within the
project area all of which belong to tanks/ponds (man-made category). Two of
these wetlands are more than 2.25 ha area – near Nimbri-Chandawatan village
(2.25 ha) and in Butali village (2.43 ha). Both these have water during pre-
and post monsoons. The remaining 11 are small tanks/ponds which are less than
2.25 ha. Dr. Mathur’s report stated that none of the 13 wetlands are notified
Ramsar sites. However, bird species visit these wetlands. The wetlands in
arid/semi-arid zones are important for local communities from cultural,
religious and ecological standpoints besides providing a range of livelihood
resources. The wetlands are also used for various purposes such as drinking,
irrigation, etc. The Report of Dr. Mathur has recommended a site visit through
a sub-committee of the EAC to see how the concerns of the local communities can
be harmonised with the development needs through effective CSR implementation
by the project proponents.
The EAC after
consideration of the reports of the Dr.Sushma Panigrahy, SAC and Dr.V.B.Mathur,
WII decided that a sub-committee comprising of experts – Prof. C.R.Babu and
Shri T.K.Dhar and representative, MOEF visit the project site and also discuss
with the proponents and local communities on the issues impacts on livelihood
and how they can be addressed/minimised.
The
meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
* * *
Annexure-1
PARTICIPANTS IN 43rd EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL MINING) IN THE MEETING HELD ON 21st-22nd
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 (2nd day)… … … … Member
7. Dr. T.
Chandini … … … … Scientist
F MOEF
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Annexure-2
PARTICIPANTS IN 43rd EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL MINING) IN THE MEETING HELD ON 21st-22nd
FEBRUARY 2012 ON COAL SECTOR PROJECTS
1. Meeting with CMPDI on Scoping of Coalmine Projects of Coal India Ltd.
1. Shri
A.K. Debnath, Dir (T), P&D, CMPDI
2. Shri
J K Goel, General Manager (Env.), CMPDI
2. M/s
Corporate Ispat Alloys Ltd.
1. Shri Vimal K Jaisswal, Vice-President
2. Ahri A Subramaiyan, AGM, Env.
3. Shri Anand Deshmukh, Manger, Env.
4. Sjri Nagarjuna, Pioneer Enviro-tech,
3. M/s
National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.
(NTPC)
1. Shri R K Baderia, HOD (Env.), NTPC
2. Shri Amit More, Sr. Engr., NTPC
3. Shri A.K.Das, AGM, NTPC
4. Shri V C Dubey, DCDE, NTPC
5. Shri N K Srivastava, GM
6. Shri A B Haldar, GM
7. Shri R M Misra, CFO, NTPC
8. Shri Sanjiv Kr. Singh, Sr.Mgr., NTPC
9. Shri B Chakroborty, NTPC
10. Shri Neeraj Kappor, NTPC
11. Shri S R Majee, Dy. Manager, NTPC
12. Shri C R Barin,
DGM
13. Shri Vijay Prakash, DGM
14. Shri U Sadanandam, Sr. Engr
15. Shri R P Agarwal, MIN MEC
16. Dr.Marisha Sharma, MIN MEC Consultancy
4. M/s Tata Steel Ltd.
1.
Shri Ch. Divaker, GM, Jharia Div.
2. Shri Chankya Choudhary, CRE,
3. Shri Gopal Prasad, Manager
4. Shri Mukesh Prasad, Mgr.
5. Dr. B K Tewary, Dy. Dir., CIMFR
6. Dr.M Ahmad, Scientist, CIMFR
5. M/s Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.
1. Shri D N Abrol, ED (Raw Materials)
2. Shri P S Dhillon, Sr. V.P.
3. Dr. J K Soni, VP, JPL
4. Dr. I
5. Mr. Alok Kumar
6. Dr.Nandita Mitra, EMIPC
7. Dr. Katyal, EMIPC
6. M/s Global Coal & Mining Pvt. Ltd.
1. Shri V K Sehgal, GCMCPL
2. Shri Randhir Singh
3. Shri R Bhamby
4. Shri G N Mallick
5. Shri Prakash Srivastava
7. M/s
Maharashtra State Mining Corp. Ltd.
1. Ahri
A D Javekar
2. Shri
P Y Tembhare
3. Shri
P K Gandhi
4. Shri
S.K.Padoky
5. Dr.Smita
Bhabra
6. Shri
N Choudhary
7. Shri
M S Sandhu
8. Shri
S N Chawla
9. Shri
M N Jha
8. M/s M.P. State Mining Corp. Ltd.
1. Shri S K Dube, General Manager
2. Shri S P Mishra
3. Shri S Y Wakhare, President, NKCPL
4. Shri Vijay Singh
5. Shri Karim Singh Bharja
6. Shri U W Datey, Consultant
7. Shri Deeptendu Samanta
9. M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.
1. Shri
D C Jha, Dir (T), BCCL
2. Shri
B C Maji, GM (env.), BCCL
3. Dr.
E V R Raju, BCCL, Chief Manager (Env.)
4. Shri
V K Sinha, CMPDI
5. Shri
Bhattacharya, GM, CMPDI
6. Shri
Amit Roy, Sr. Mgr., CMPDI
7. Shri
D Bhattacharjee, GM (Mines)
10. M/s
Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri
A K Singh, Dir (Tech.)
2. Shri
B C Tripathy, GM (env.)
3. Shri
R P Gupta, GM
4. Shri
A Singh, CMPDI
5. Shri A K Samantray, Chief
Manager (env.), CMPDI
6. Shri
U K Mohanty, Sr. Mgr. (Env.), MCL, Hingula Area
7. Shri
K S Ganapathy, Chief Manager (Env.), CMPDI
8. Shri
P M Prasad, G M Hingula Area
9. Shri
C Joydev, Sr. Mgr. (Env.), MCL, HQs.
11. M/s
Bhushan Steel Ltd
1. Shri Sanjeev Kapoor, Vice-President
2. Shri M. Shrda, President
3. Shri S K Aghn, Dy. General Manager
4. Shri Neeraj Kumar, Asst. Manager
5. Shri Hirendra Kumar
6. Shri Raee
12. M/s Western Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri A C
Ray, WCL
2. Shri K
Chakroborty, WCL
3. Shri S K
Jagnani, CMPDI
4. Shri D
Basu, CMPDI
5. Dr.D Das,
CMPDI
13. M/s Eastern Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri S Chakravarty D (T) (Op).
2. Shri G Prasad, CMPDI
3. Shri J N Biswas, GM (Env.), ECL
4. Shri A Shekhar, A Manager (Env.)
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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
Washery Details |
Washery- (MTPA) |
Expn. of Washery (.. MTPA to .. MTPA |
TOTAL (MTPA) |
Ash content (%) |
Obtained from/End User |
|
Raw Coal (ROM) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Washed Coal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Middling + Coal Fines |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal Rejects |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(xxxviii) Corporate Environment Responsibility:
a) The
Company must have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by the Board of
Directors.
b) The
Environment Policy must prescribe for standard operating process/procedures to
bring into focus any infringements/deviation/violation of the environmental or
forest norms/conditions.
c) The hierarchical system or Administrative
Order of the company to deal with environmental issues and for ensuring
compliance with the environmental clearance conditions must be furnished.
d) To have
proper checks and balances, the company should have a well laid down system of
reporting of non-compliances/violations of environmental norms to the Board of
Directors of the company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large.
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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.
Project |
Total waste generation (Mm3) |
Topsoil (Mm3) |
Total |
Total in Ext. Dump |
Total Backfilled (Mm3) |
Original Project (ha) |
|
|
|
|
|
Expansion Project (ha) (balance life) |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL (Mm3) |
|
|
|
|
|
(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 |
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|
|
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
(xxxviii) Corporate Environment Responsibility:
a) The
Company must have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by the Board of
Directors.
b) The
Environment Policy must prescribe for standard operating process/procedures to
bring into focus any infringements/deviation/violation of the environmental or
forest norms/conditions.
c) The hierarchical system or Administrative
Order of the company to deal with environmental issues and for ensuring
compliance with the environmental clearance conditions must be furnished.
d) To have
proper checks and balances, the company should have a well laid down system of
reporting of non-compliances/violations of environmental norms to the Board of
Directors of the company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large.
___
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
(xxxviii) Corporate Environment Responsibility:
a) The
Company must have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by the Board of
Directors.
b) The
Environment Policy must prescribe for standard operating process/procedures to
bring into focus any infringements/deviation/violation of the environmental or
forest norms/conditions.
c) The hierarchical system or Administrative
Order of the company to deal with environmental issues and for ensuring
compliance with the environmental clearance conditions must be furnished.
d) To have
proper checks and balances, the company should have a well laid down system of
reporting of non-compliances/violations of environmental norms to the Board of
Directors of the company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large.
___
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 |
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2. |
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3. |
Wasteland |
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4. |
Grazing land |
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|
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5. |
Surface water bodies |
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6. |
Settlements |
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7. |
Others (specify) |
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TOTAL |
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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 |
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2. |
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3. |
Grazing Land |
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4. |
Wasteland |
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5. |
Water Bodies |
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6. |
Settlements |
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7. |
Others (specify) |
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TOTAL |
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Area Under
Surface Rights
S.N. |
Details |
Area (ha) |
1. |
Buildings |
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2. |
Infrastructure |
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3. |
Roads |
|
4. |
Others (specify) |
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|
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.
Project |
Total waste generation (Mm3) |
Topsoil (Mm3) |
Total |
Total in Ext. Dump |
Total Backfilled (Mm3) |
Original Project (ha) |
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Expansion Project (ha) (balance life) |
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TOTAL (Mm3) |
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(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) |
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2. |
Excavated Area (not reclaimed)/void |
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|
|
|
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3. |
External Reclaimed with plantation) |
|
|
|
|
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4. |
Reclaimed Top soil dump |
|
|
|
|
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5. |
Green Built Area |
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
Undisturbed area (brought under plantation) |
|
|
|
|
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7. |
Roads (avenue plantation) |
|
|
|
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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 |
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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 |
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2. |
3rd year |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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3. |
5th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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4. |
10th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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5. |
15th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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6. |
20th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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7. |
25th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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8. |
30th year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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9. |
34th year (end of mine life) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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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) |
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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 |
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If more than one, provide details of each FC |
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