MINUTES OF 45th EXPERT
APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (EAC) (THERMAL & COAL MINING) MEETING HELD ON 19th
-20th MARCH 2012 IN SCOPE
COMPLEX,
The 45th
meeting of the reconstituted
EAC (T &C) was held on 19th-20th
March 2012 in SCOPE Convention
Centre, SCOPE Complex,
The minutes of the 43rd meeting of
EAC (T&C) held on 21st-22nd
February 2012 was confirmed.
The agenda items were taken up as given below:
1. Coal Washery (1 MTPA)
of M/s CG Coal & Power Ltd., located in village Batari,
Tehsil Katghora, Chhattisgarh (TOR)
The proponent made a
presentation. It was informed that the proposal is for establishment of a new
(proposed) commercial coal washery (dry process) in a land of 10.25 acres near
village Batari, district Korba, Chhattisgarh. M/s CG Coal & Power Ltd. is a
sister concern of M/s Shree Nakoda Ispat Ltd.,
The Committee observed
that details of procurement of raw coal from various sources and agreement for
washing the coal on behalf of various companies is not clear and sought details
including copies of agreement. The Committee also desired that source of raw
coal along with quantum of raw coal, washed coal and coal rejects along with
their quantity should also be given. The Committee desired that a comparative
study of dry versus wet process for washing the coal should also be given. The
Committee sought details of various options for siting of the washery to be
presented and location of the proposed washery on a map and a topo sheet along
with coal mines (source) and end users should be provided. The Committee also
desired that the details of coal transportation from mine to washery and form
washery (clean coal and coal rejects) to end users should also be shown on map
or a schematic diagram. The Committee desired that all figures should be
provided in hectares and the presentation should be based on “General
Instructions” issued by the MOEF.
The
Committee decided to further consider the project upon receipt of the aforesaid
details.
The proponent
made a presentation. It was informed that the proposal is for establishing a
new lignite mine of 1 MTPA for 1x125 MW TPP to be located adjacent to ML at a
distance of about 500m. It was informed that the linked TPP is Category B
project and TOR has been given by the Rajasthan SEIIA. It was stated that the
ML is single crop land. It was informed that a geological fault is found at the
ML boundary and groundwater is found within the ML at 110m bgl and outside the
ML, the water table is at 6.5-10.3 m during post-monsoon and double crop is
grown outside the ML. The TDS levels are high in the confined and unconfined
aquifer on both sides of the fault. It was clarified that underground mining
cannot be carried out as the layer above consists of shaley clay or clay that
does not have the strength to support the roof. It was informed that sulphur content of lignite is less than
0.03%. It was informed that distance from TPP is about 500m and lignite would
be transported by dumpers to the Lignite Handling Plant by dumpers and from
there to TPP by closed conveyors. The stripping ratio is high and OB generated
would be stored in an ext.
The
Committee desired that a detailed study on impact of mining on the groundwater regime
is required to be carried out. The Committee also desired that the option of
re-handling the OB to reduce the external OB dump to minimise land requirement
for external storing of OB and mine void to 40m depth should be examined and
the Mining Plan be appropriately revised.
The Committee decided to further consider the project after receipt of
the aforesaid details.
3. Wanoja OCP (0.50 MTPA
normative and 0.575 MTPA peak in an ML area of 485.46 ha) of M/s WCL, Tehsil Warora, dist. Chandrapur,
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposal is for opening a new opencast coal mine project of 0.50 MTPA
normative and 0.575 MTPA peak production capacity in an ML area of 485.46 ha.
Of the total Ml area, 455.46 ha is agricultural land. It was informed that the
project involves 250 PAFs. No forestland is involved. The total reserves in the
coal block is 6 MT. It was explained that of the total OB generation of 59.40 Mm3, an
estimated 30% (17.90 Mm3) of OB would be stored in two external
The Committee observed that for extraction of 6 MT
of coal reserves, about 455 ha of agricultural land is to be destroyed. The Committee
sought details of cost of destruction of the existing land use and gains in
terms of coal production and its benefits from the project. The Committee desired
that option of storing OB on mineralised area and re-handling of OB to reduce
the land requirement for external
4. Chhinda OCP Expansion (0.18 MTPA to
0.65 MTPA in the existing ML area of 106.68 ha) of M/s Western Coalfields Ltd.,
Tehsil Parasia, dist. Chaindwara, M.P. (EC based on TOR granted on
15.07.2011)
The proponent made a
presentation. It was informed that Chhinda OCP is located at a distance of
about 50km from the Pench-Satpura Tiger Corridor. The entire ML area consists
of agricultural land. No forestland is involved. The expansion in production
would be by introduction of three working shifts. The project does not involve
additional displacement. Maximum depth of mining is 85m. No further external
dumping is proposed in the expansion project. It was clarified that the levels
of SPM, RPM collected for baseline data (one-season) was higher than the data
collected during monitoring as the mines were closed during 2010-11.
The Committee sought
details of P.H. along with details of activities undertaken under CSR since the
grant of earlier EC and a CSR Plan for the activities proposed for the balance
life of the mine. The Committee desired that the land should be restored to
agricultural use after backfilling.
The Committee decided to
further consider the project upon receipt of the aforesaid details.
5. Ukni Deep OCP Expansion (2.20 MTPA to 3.50 MTPA and
expansion in ML area from 940 ha to 1285.12 ha) of M/s WCL, located in village
Ukni, Tehsil Wani, Dist. Yavatmal, Maharshtra (Further consideration of
EC based on TOR granted on 28.10.2010)
The
proposal was considered in the EAC meeting held on 3rd-4th January 2012
and issues raised therein were further considered. The proponent made a
presentation. It was informed that the proposal is for further deepening the
mine from the existing 200m to 250m. At the end of mine life, a void of 153m is
proposed to be left for next phase of the project. It was informed that an area
of 462 ha would be saved from degradation by the integration of
Ukni-Niljai-Bellora-Naigaon mines. It was clarified that s study is being
independently got carried through the Groundwater Survey & Development
Survey Authority, Govt. of Maharashtra on the overall impact of mining on the
groundwater regime.
The
Committee desired that a monitoring-cum-recharge plan for augmenting the
aquifers (which are below 90m) should be taken up for life of the cluster of
mines found in the area upto 3km/area of influence whichever is more. The
Committee further desired that data available with GSDSA on pre-project status
of groundwater should be compared after implementation of Plan for Recharge of
Groundwater Aquifers. These details need to be furnished to Ministry at
periodic intervals.
The
Committee recommended the project for environmental clearance.
6. Dhorwasa Opencast Expansion Coalmine
Project (1.4 MTPA to 2 MTPA and expansion of ML area from 229.56 ha to 308.60
ha) of M/s
WCL, located in Tehsil Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur, Maharshatra (EC
u/s 7 (ii))
The
proponent made a presentation on the issue of conduct of Public hearing sought
by the Committee earlier. It was informed that P.H. was held on 12.12.2011 and
issues raised therein were further considered.
The
Committee sought the commitments made during Public Hearing and status of
action taken thereon in a tabular form along with budgetary commitments for
record of the Ministry. The Committee recommended the project for environmental
clearance with a condition that there should be no overflow of
7. Telwasa
Opencast Expansion Coalmine Project (1 MTPA to 2 MTPA and ML area from 266 ha
to 287 ha) of M/s WCL, located in Tehsil Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur,
Maharshatra (EC u/s 7 (ii))
The
proponent made a presentation on the issue of conduct of Public hearing sought
by the Committee earlier. It was informed that P.H. was held on 12.12.2011 and
issues raised therein were further considered.
The
Committee sought the commitments made during Public Hearing and status of
action taken thereon in a tabular form along with budgetary commitments for
record of the Ministry. The Committee recommended the project for environmental
clearance with a condition that there should be no overflow of
8. Nandan
UGP (0.405 MTPA) of M/s WCL, located in Tehsil Junnardeo, Dist. Chndwara, M.P.
(Specific Condition No. (vi) in EC granted on 17.10.2006)
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the Ministry had stipulated
a specific condition No. (vi) that a CHP should be installed. The proponent
sought a deletion of this condition as the coal goes to Nandan Washery where a
crusher has been installed.
The
Committee recommended deletion of specific condition No. (vi) in the EC letter
dated 17.10.2006.
9. Tokisud
(North) sub-Block of M/s GVK Coal (Tokisud) Company Pvt. Ltd., located in dist.
Hazaribah, Jharkhand – Modification of EC granted on 24.09.2008 for
introduction of peak capacity of 2.32 MTPA.
The proponent made a
presentation. It was informed that Tokisud OCP is located in South Karanpura
Coalfields. The project had obtained EC on 24.09.2008 for 2 MTPA. The coal mine
is linked to 2x250 MW TPP which has been upgraded to 2x270 MW TPP, for which an
EC was obtained on 09.05.2008. The coal mine’s capacity therefore requires
expansion from 2 MTPA to 2.32 MTPA. Mining is yet to start. Stage-II FC was
obtained on 28.12.2011. ML granted for 585.18 ha. R&R colony has been
finalised. R&R for Ph.I involves shifting of 35 houses of a total of 175
houses. There is no requirement of enhancement of coal washery capacity during
the first 5 years as bottom most seam which is to be extracted first as it is
outcropped has an ash content of 30%. Approval of Mining Plan for 2.32 MTPA
(peak) is awaited. Life of mine would reduce from 29 years to 25 years. An
amount of Rs 2 crores as a one-time capital costs has been earmarked for CSR with
an annual recurring budget of Rs 5/T of coal. It was informed that coal would
be transported by 200 trucks of 30-T capacity to a distance of 4km.
The Committee desired
that a one-season base line data for AAQ parameters as per the new NAAQM should
be collected before start of project. The Committee that the 170 persons
identified for availing annuities as per the R&R Policy may be given Rs
1500/month. The Committee desired that piped water supply to nearby villages
may be provided. The Committee desired that the status of livelihood of the
population being displaced and to be covered under CSR should be assessed and
surveyed regularly to assess the impacts of R&R and CSR. The Committee
desired that a provision should be made for recruiting Teachers for the school
to be adopted/strengthened under CSR. The Committee desired that thick 3-tier
plantation using native species should be created along the mineral
transportation route under CSR. The social audit should by an established
institute within the region should be got done.
The Committee recommended
modification of EC for introduction of peak capacity of 2.32 MTPA with the
aforesaid conditions. The Committee further recommended that conduct of a fresh
public hearing is not required for introduction of the peak capacity. The
Committee recommended that a copy of the revised Mining Plan for 2.32 MTPA
capacity approved by the MOC along with Approval letter should be submitted to
MOEF for record.
10. Mahavir
Coal Washery (5 MTPA) of M/s Mahavir Coal Washeries Pvt. Ltd., located at vill.
Bhengari, Tehsil Gharghora, Dist. Raigarh, Chhattisgarh – Letter of PP dated
13.02.2012 on TOR granted on 09.02.2012)
The proponent made a presentation.
It was informed that in the TOR letter issued by MOEF dated 13.02.2012, three
errors have been made: (i) the nearest village is about 0.7 km instead of 7 km
as given in the TOR letter, (ii) coal transportation should be permitted by
road as allowed until such time rail link is established. It was clarified that
coal transportation is not to 2x300 MW TPP and (iii) Page 2, 3rd
para, the company is in the process of taking consent of TRN Energy (and not
SECL as stated in the TOR) to link their railway siding, which will come up in
4-5 years. The proponent further informed that subsequent to the issuance of
TOR, proposal for establishing three rail corridors in Chhattisgarh has been
approved in the Railway Budget presented to the Parliament. The three corridors
includes a line linking SECL mines (from where the raw coal would be obtained)
to Gharghora, which would also be examined in the light of the transportation
of coal to and from the Washery.
The Committee desired that coal
transport from mine to the washery should be by closed conveyor and not by
road. The Committee after discussions recommended that necessary corrigendum be
issued by the Ministry.
The proponent made a presentation.
It was informed that the proposal is for establishing a new
opencast–cum-underground coal mine project of 6 MTPA in 1047.99 ha project
area. It was stated that reserves under OC operations is 140 MT and under UG
mining is 26 MT and production by OC mining would be 5.3 MTPA and by UG mining
would be 0.7 MTPA. Life of the mine is 49 years of which OC is 25 years and UG
is 41 years. OC mining would be by using surface miners;
In addition, a two-product pit head
coal washery (wet process) with Heavy Media Cyclone is proposed. Raw coal with
38-39% of ash would yield 3 MTPA of clean of 27+ 1% ash which would be
utilised in the DRI and Cement Plants and 3 MTPA of middling of 50% ash or more
which would be used in an FBC Boiler. It was stated that mineral transportation
(clean coal and middling) would be by two streams of conveyors with Silo
loading facilities. However, raw coal would be transported form mine to washery
by road. A 3-tier avenue plantation would be developed along the haul roads and
main approach roads. Total water requirement is 1581 m3/d of which requirement
for the mine is 584 m3/d (mine sump + rainwater), washeries is 440 m3/d (mine
sump + rainwater) and domestic is 557 m3/d (bore well).
The Committee sought the annual
sharing of coal (MTPA) by the three member companies of the JV. The Committee
was of the view that the OB in the external and internal
12. Khalari Coal Washery (3.5 MTPA)
of M/s Rungta Projects Ltd., located in district
The proponent made a presentation.
It was informed that the proposal is for establishing a new commercial coal
washery in 24.28 ha area of land in the Khalari Cement Plant of M/s Khalari
Cement Ltd., which is a sister concern of M/s Rungta Projects Ltd. and who have
bought the land from M/s ACC in 1987. In addition to the washery, a railway
siding of 10.117 ha is also proposed in the 24.28 ha area. Public hearing was
held on 29.12.2011. The coal washery is a 2-stream consisting of clean coal
(2.81 MTPA with an ash content of 33-34%) and coal rejects (0.69 MTPA of an ash
content of 59-60%). North of the washery area is Khalari Cement Works. Rainwater
accumulated in mine pits of the abandoned limestone mines of M/s Kahlari
Cements Ltd.would be used. Raw coal would be obtained from the coal mines of
M/s Central Coalfields Ltd. by road and washed coal would be supplied to
miscellaneous users by rail/road.
The Committee desired for a brief
note along with documentation of ownership of land along with details of court
cases pending, if any, on the land issue. The Committee also sought details on the
‘abandoned limestone’ mine’, in which the washery is coming up. The Committee
desired specific details of who abandoned the mines- ACC or Rungta. The Committee decided to further consider the
project upon receipt of these details.
13. Shankarpur (Bhatgaon-II) & Extension
Coalmine of 2 MTPA (OC 2 MTPA max. and UG 0.20 MTPA max. over an ML area of
3005.12 ha) of M/s Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corp. Ltd. located in dist. Sarguja, Chhattisgarh (EC based on TOR granted on 09.06.2009)
The proponent made a presentation.
It was informed that the proposal is for opening a new opencast-cum-underground
coal mine project of a total combined max. rated capacity of 2 MTPA of which OC
mining was 2 MTPA (max. when no UG) and UG mining was 0.2 MTPA. (max. with OC).
The mine consists of two blocks – Bhatgaon II Block and Extension Block. Of the
total extractable reserves of 58.45 MT, 55.15 MT is by OC and 3.3 MT by UG. UG
mining would be from 4th -20th year of mine operation. OC
mining would be done is 4 quarries. It was informed that of the total ML area,
848.91 ha is forestland of 0.5-0.6 density. Forestry clearance has been applied
for. The land use break-up of the ML is given below:
S.N. |
Type of Land |
Land Use |
Area under Block (ha) |
Area under ML (ha) |
Under OC (ha) |
Under UG (ha) |
1. |
Protected |
|
539.02 |
380.94 |
371.33 |
9.61 |
2. |
Chhote Jhad Ke Jungle |
|
480.64 |
467.97 |
424.52 |
43.45 |
3. |
|
Road,
Pond, |
163.45 |
149.39 |
127.12 |
22.27 |
4. |
Tribal tenancy land |
Agricultural |
1387.22 |
1289.34 |
1203.27 |
86.07 |
5. |
Other Tenancy land |
Agricultural |
762.16 |
717.48 |
553.88 |
163.60 |
|
TOTAL |
3332.49 |
3005.12 |
2680.12 |
325.00 |
Of the total block area of 3332.49
ha, quarry area would be 2036 ha, external
The Committee observed that a number
of villages and habitations are found in and around the four quarries and the
air quality during operations would be poor and desired if the dumps could be relocated,
if feasible. The Committee recommended that thick green plantation should be
developed in and around the villages and inhabitations to minimise fugitive
dust emissions. The Committee sought details thereof. The Committee sought
details of the HFL of the river, nalas and the mine working of the various
quarries and details of embankment and sought a Plan for protection of the
nalas including Galphuli Nala to prevent siltation. The Committee desired that
the Plan for modification of the drainage should be got approved by the State Flood
and Irrigation Dept. The Committee also desired that the ultimate mine void be
reduced to a maximum 40m depth.
The Committee noted that a number of
displacees are tribals and at the time of approval of TOR, the Committee had been informed that since the
project involved more number of displacees and land oustees than what the
project could provide as employment, the matter of alternate livelihood and
skill development to be imparted, is of high priority. It was informed that of
the 7 villagers, only two would be displaced – Shankarpur (146) and Mayapur
(392) involving a total 538 PAFs. Land of 9 villages, namely Mayapur,
Shankarpur, Bojha, Songara, Mohanpur, Koteya, Shakalpur, Tulsi, and Dharampur,
involving 1956 land oustees would be acquired. It had been clarified that the
local panchayats of the 9 villages within the core zone had been consulted. In
addition, Gram Sabhas were held with full participation of the villagers,
panchayats, Patwaris, District Collector, etc. It had been also clarified that
no mining would be carried out below 2 villages, namely – Songara and Mohanpur
and only underground mining would be carried out under village Bojha. In addition
to 538 PAFs, 158 persons had been identified under Forest Rights Act, 2006 as
agreed to in Gram Sabha. The Committee was further informed that the tribals
are mainly dependent on NTFP such as ‘Tendu’ leaves. In addition, potato is
also grown as a crop which is sold in the market. In addition it had been
informed that mango and Chili are also being grown as experimental plantation
by the State Agriculture Dept; however, these are not major livelihood produce.
It was informed that of the total tribal population some have been pragmatic
and have moved on to other forms of livelihood while there are some who are
totally dependent only on NTFP. The
Committee sought the details of the Plan for addressing the aforesaid issues
with budgetary provisions and time-frame.
The Committee decided to further consider the matter
on receipt of these details from the proponent.
14. Ashoka Coal Washery-cum-FBC Based TPP of
M/s Central Coalfields Ltd., located in dist. Chatra, Jharkhand (Further
consideration of EC based on TOR)
The
proposal was further considered on the issues raised in the Public Hearing. The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that a railway siding would be
commissioned before 2 years and thereafter clean coal would be transported by
rail only. Washery is to be sited 500m from the mine and an estimated 30,000 TPD
of coal would be transported using 30-T trucks. Clean coal would be transported
to the railway siding by conveyors (200m) and onto wagons by silo loading and
coal rejects would be also transported by closed conveyors (600m) to the FBC
based Plant where it would be loaded using silos. No forestland is involved.
The Committee recommended the project for
environmental clearance.
The proponent made a presentation. It
was informed that the company is a JV consisting of three companies – M/s Jai Balaji
Inds., M/s Rashmi Cements Ltd. and M/s Bhushan Steel Ltd. It was stated that
The Committee desired that impacts
of mine seepage from River Damodar on the safety of underground mine working
should be assessed. The impacts of mining below/near the railway line passing
through he Ml should also be studied. The Committee desired that the relevant
issues of the Raniganj Action Plan should be incorporated for safe mining. The
Committee noted that as per MOEF Circular dated 08.06.2011, if two companies
own the lease partially, the consideration of the project would be deferred
until a clarification on the ownership of the lease is provided by the State
Government.
The Committee after discussions
decided to defer the project until a clarification is obtained from Govt. of
West Bengal. In addition, the Committee also desired that approvals should be
obtained from DVC, M/o Railways, and NHAI regarding underground mining below
the NH.
16. Expansion of Chitarpur Opencast 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 (Further consideration of TOR)
The
proposal was considered in the EAC meeting held in March 2012 and the response
received on the clarifications sought by the EAC were further considered. It
was informed that the expansion proposal consist of expansion from 2 MTPA to
6.75 MTPA for the coal mine and from 1 MTPA to 6.75 MTPA for the coal washery.
Of the total project area of 785.77 ha consisting of a total ML area of 555.34
ha and 230.43 ha of area outside the ML, 443.93 ha is agricultural land, 7.42
ha is surface water bodies, 185.07 ha is forestland and 149.35 ha is Govt.
land. Grade of coal is F-G. The total extractable reserves by OC mining is
about 151.72 MT which would be mined in about 25 years at 6.75 MTPA rated
capacity. The total yield of clean coal is 1.8 MTPA (ash content 23.5%), 4.5
MTPA of middling (ash content of 45.5%) and 0.45% of coal rejects (80% ash).
The clean coal would be utilised in the
linked DRI Plant and middling in the linked Power Plant and the coal rejects
would be backfilled in to the mine voids. It was clarified that the company has
entered into an MOU with the State Govt. for setting up of a 2.5 MTPA DRI Plant
in Saraikela-Kharswan district, Jharkhand and an EC has been obtained on
29.04.2009 and the linked power project 91080 MW) has also received an EC
11.11.2010. It was informed that a railway siding is proposed at Mahua Milan
Station on East central railway line near the mine. The project involves a total forestland of
185.07ha and the proposal for FC has been forwarded by the State Government to
MOEF.
The meeting ended with a
vote of thanks to the Chair.
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Annexure-1
PARTICIPANTS IN 45th EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (THERMAL
& COAL MINING) IN THE MEETING HELD ON 19th-20th MARCH
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. Dr.
Shiv Attri (1st day) … … … … Member
6. Dr.
T. Chandini … … … … Scientist F MOEF
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Annexure-2
PARTICIPANTS IN 45th EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (THERMAL
& COAL MINING) IN THE MEETING HELD ON 19th-20th MARCH
2012 ON COAL SECTOR PROJECTS
1. M/s CG Coal &
Power Ltd.
1. Shri
CH.Mohan Pahak, DGM
2. Shri
Durgesh Prasad Soni, Liasion Officer
2. M/s NSL
Power
1. Shri Kataravan
2. Shri V Vinod Kumar
3. Shri B S Rao
4. Shri E Shyam Sunder Vant
3. M/s Western Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shro K. Chakroborty, GM (mining)
2. Shri Debashis Basu, GM (Mining), CMPDI
3. Shri A C Ray, GM (Env.)
4. Shri S K Jagnania, CMPDI
5. Dr.D Das, Sr. Officer, Hydrogeology,
CMPDI
4. M/s GVK Coal (Tokisud)
Company Pvt. Ltd.
5. M/s
Mahavir Coal Washeries Pvt. Ltd.
6. M/s Radhikapur (West) Coal
Mining Pvt. Ltd.
1. Shri
B N Mehta
2. Shri
D K Jain
3. Shri
Dayal Chand
4. Shri
G P Sharma
5. Dr.
Marisha Sharma, Director, MINMEC
6. Shri
Subrat Kr. Indragah, Consultant
7. M/s Rungta Projects Ltd.
1. Shri Sanjay Rungta, Director
2. Dr. Marisha Sharma, Director, MINMEC
8. M/s Chhattisgarh Mineral Development
Corp. Ltd.
1. Shri
R K Goverdhan, MD, CMDC
2. Shri
P S Yadav, GM, CMDC
3. Shri
L K Srivastava, President, Mining
4. Dr.
Marisha Sharma, Director, MINMEC
9. M/s Central Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri P K Guin, CGM, CCL
2. Shri B K Sharma, Chief Manager, CCL
3. Shri Alok Kumar, Chief Manager, CCL
4. Shri Pushkar, Sr. Manager (Env.), CMPDI
1. Shri
J S Prasad
2. Shri
S D Singh
3. Dr.
M K Chakrovorty
4. Dr.
Kumar Nikhil
11. M/s Corporate Ispat Alloys Ltd.
1. Shri A K Srivastava, Group Director
2. Shri Mukesh Sharma, Manager
3. Shri Jitendra Negi, Manager
4. Shri K Santhosh
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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.
____
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 |
|||||
|
|
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) |
Forestland (ha) |
Agr.
land (ha) |
Wasteland (ha) |
Settlements (ha) |
Others
(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 |
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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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|
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|
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4. |
10th
yesr |
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|
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|
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|
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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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9. |
34th
year (end of mine life) |
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10. |
34-37th
Year (Post-mining) |
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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 |
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|
If more than one, provide details of each FC |
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(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.
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ANNEXURE-6
GENERAL
CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL POINTS OF TOR
The following general points
should be noted:
(i) All documents should be properly
indexed, page numbered.
(ii) Period/date of data collection should
be clearly indicated.
(iii) Authenticated English translation of all
material provided in Regional languages.
(iv) After the preparation of the draft
EIA-EMP Report as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the Public
Hearing conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take necessary
action for obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(v)
The letter/application for EC
should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing
the TOR.
(vi)
The copy of the letter received
from the Ministry on the TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as
an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.
(vii) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the
Ministry must incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in Public Hearing.
The index of the final EIA-EMP report, must indicate the specific chapter and
page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR prescribed by Ministry
and the issue raised in the P.H. have been incorporated. Mining Questionnaire
(posted on MOEF website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be
submitted at the time of applying for EC.
(viii) General Instructions for the preparation
and presentation before the EAC of TOR/EC projects of Coal Sector should be
incorporated/followed.
(viii) The aforesaid TOR has a validity of two
years only.
The
following additional points are also to be noted:
(i)
Grant of TOR does not necessarily
mean grant of EC.
(ii)
Grant of TOR/EC to the present
project does not necessarily mean grant of TOR/EC to the captive/linked
project.
(iii)
Grant of TOR/EC to the present
project does not necessarily mean grant of approvals in other regulations such
as the
(iv) Grant of EC is also
subject to Circulars issued under the EIA Notification 2006, which are
available on the MOEF website: www.envfor.nic.in
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