MINUTES OF 68th EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE (EAC) (THERMAL & COAL MINING) MEETING HELD ON 28th –29th
APRIL 2010
The 68th meeting
of the EAC (T &C) was held on 28th -29th April 2010 to consider the projects of coal
mining sector. The list of participants of EAC and the proponents are given at
Annexure-1 and 2 respectively.
The minutes
of the 67th meeting of EAC (T&C) held on 22nd -23rd
March 2010 was confirmed.
Consideration of coal mining projects was taken up as per
agenda.
1. Choritand-Tilaiya
Coal Block (OC and UG) (0.8 MTPA over 299.73 ha) of M/s C.T. Mining Pvt. Ltd. located in
The above mentioned project was
considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 28th-29th
August 2009 wherein the EAC had sought clarification and in response, a letter dated 23.02.2010 has been received
from the PP reiterating the earlier details furnished before the Committee and
to inform that of the 65 MT of reserves found in the block, 9.55 MT of the coal
reserves would be mined by opencast method over 17 years. The mining Plan has
been approved by the MOC vide letter dated 10.02.2010 subject to condition that
a detailed exploration should ebb carried out and a revised Mining Plan
prepared in case more extraction is possible at a later stage.
The response received from the PP was placed
for further consideration of the Committee. The proponent made a presentation.
It was informed that Choritand-Tilaya Coalmine Block was jointly allocated to
M/s Rungta Mines and M/s Sunflag Iron & Steel Comp. Ltd. for captive use. A
JV has been constituted. The rated capacity of the mine is 0.80 MTPA by
opencast and underground mining. Of the total ML area, 177 ha would be
excavated. Total forest area is 122 ha in OC, out of which 85 ha area will be
excavated. Out of total 97.035 MT geological reserves, Upper seam X, IX &
IX has 15.098 MT geological reserve & 11.13/9.55MT. Total combined
production from UG and OC mining would be now enhanced from 0.8 MTPA to 9.55 MT
of coking coal. Lower seam has total geological reserve 81.937
The Committee after discussions decided that in case the forest density
is 0.4 or more and FC is not granted, the extent of reserves under forestland
to be mined by OC mining falling in such areas (of 0.4 density or more) would
be deleted from the Mining Plan. With this condition, the Committee decided
that TOR could be granted as given below.
Based on the application along with documents
and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the
following TOR:
(i) In
case the forest density is 0.4 or more and FC is not granted, the extent of
reserves under forestland to be mined by OC mining falling in such areas (of
0.4 density or more) would be deleted from the Mining Plan.
(ii) An EIA-EMP
Report would be prepared for a combined rated capacity of 0.8 MTPA (max.)
for OC and UG mining max. at any given time, consisting of 0.8 MTPA for OC mining and 0.3 MTPA for UG mining, in an ML/project
area of 299.73 ha based on the
generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006.
(iii) An EIA-EMP
Report would be prepared for 0.8MTPA 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 0.8 MTPA
of coal production based on approval of project/Mining Plan for 0.8 MTPA max consisting of 0.8
MTPA for OC mining and 0.3 MTPA for UG mining,. Baseline data
collection can be for any season except monsoon.
(iv) A map specifying locations of the State,
District and Project location.
(v) 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.
(vi) 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.
(vii) 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.
(viii) 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.
(ix) 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.
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.
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.
(x) Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(xi) Break-up of lease/project area of each
mine as per mining operations.
(xii) Impact of changes in the land use due to
project if much of the land being acquired is agricultural land/forestland/grazing
land.
(xiii) 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.
(xiv) 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.
(xv) 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.
(xvi) 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.
(xvii) Study on subsidence,
measures for mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence
prediction and its use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xviii) 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.
(xix) Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately.
(xx) Source of water for use in mine, sanction
of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the
competing users.
(xxi) 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.
(xxii) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxiii) Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive
modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxiv) 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.
(xxv) Details of waste generation –
(xxvi) Impact and management of wastes and issues
of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxvii) 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.
(xxviii) 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.
(xxix) Disaster
Management Plan.
(xxx) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan
with measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy,
etc.
(xxxi) 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.
(xxxii) 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.
(xxxiii) Final Mine closure issues, 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.
(xxxiv) Including cost of EMP (capital and recurring)
in the project cost and for progressive and final mine closure plan.
(xxxv)
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.
(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.
Status of
any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxviii) 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.
(xxxix) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances,
Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc. as
part of the Mining Questionnaire Copy of the application made may be submitted
in case the clearances are awaited.
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.
2. Kerendari B and C
Opencast Coalmine Project (40 MTPA in a Project area of 4500 ha and of which ML
area is 2574 ha) of M/s Jharkhand Integrated Power Ltd. (JIPL), located in
The proponent made a presentation. It was
informed that the coal block has been allotted to
Power Finance Co-operation (a Govt. of India undertaking) transferred 100%
shareholding of JIPL to Reliance Power Ltd. on 7th August 2009, in
pursuance of international bidding and this project is captive to their Tilaya Ultra
Mega Power plant located at a distance of 90km, which has obtained EC on
07.04.2008. The total project area is 4500 ha of which ML area is 2400 ha. The 2100
ha area outside the ML is proposed for ext. OB dumps, except for 110 ha area to
be used for infrastructure of which 90 ha is in the northern side and 20 ha is
in southern side. The total forest land involved is 1570 ha which occurs mainly
in the area outside the ML on the northern and southern sides. It was informed
that the forestland would be used for dumping of
The Committee sought a clarification on the
exact distance of the project from the Hazaribagh National Park and requested
that this may be shown on a map authenticated by the CWLW, Govt. of Jharkhand,
which is required as part of EIA-EMP. The Committee sought the break up of land
use - pre-mining and during mining operations and post mining. The Committee noted that OB of an extent of 866 Mm3 is proposed to
be dumped in the northern side in an area of 560 ha and as per the land details
presented based on satellite imagery, the forest areas where the external OB
dumps are proposed appear dense-very dense (0.4 or more). The Committee was of the
view that the drainage would also be affected due to
The Committee
desired that the pre and post mining land use details should be provided in
tabular form. Since 1570 ha of forestland is involved, the committee desired that
a letter from CWLW, Govt. of Jharkhand be obtained whether any Schedule-I fauna
has been reportedly found in the study area (project area and in the radius of
15km buffer zone). The Committee desired that details of surface hydrology and
nala diversion and diversion route of nala be furnished. The Committee further requested that details
of drainage map of the project and nala diversion be also presented. The
Committee desired that nala diversion should
be done in consultation with State Irrigation Dept. The Committee desired that
a detailed project specific R&R Plan should be furnished. Since the project
area has tribals, a Tribal exclusive plan is required in consultation with
Tribal Welfare and Development Dept of the State Govt. The Committee further
desired that a detailed project specific CSR is also required for the adjoining
villages. The Committee desired that all the issues raised in Public Hearing
should be addressed in tabular form along with commitment made/clarification of
each issue.
The Committee after discussions decided to
further consider the project for TOR in the next meeting.
3. Tadicherla-I OCP (2.5
MTPA) of M/s APGENCO, located in village Tadicherla, village Tadicherla, dist.
Karimnagar, A.P. (Further consideration of EC based on TOR granted on
16.11.2007)
The proposal was considered in the meeting of
Expert Appraisal Committee (Thermal & Coal Mining Projects) held on 21st
–22nd July 2009, for which the proponent had furnished a response
dated 31.03.2010. The proponent made a presentation. Of the total ML area of
930 ha, 53.55 ha is forestland. It was informed that the villagers of
Tadicherla had desired that they should be rehabilitated and resettled as the
mine would surround the entire village with no road network. However, if an
approach road is constructed then except for 106 PAFs, all other could continue
to remain in the village. It was clarified that the G.O. of Govt. of A.P. of
2008 was based on a pre-project survey of the village carried out on the extent
of land acquisitions required for the project.
The details of cross sections of
external and internal dumps were presented. The Committee also desired the detail
of total quantity of
The Committee noted that project specific CSR and
RR for the 106 PAFs had not been furnished even after several months, although
this was specifically sought in the earlier meeting. The Committee sought that
these be furnished. In regard to CSR, the CSR Plan for the 14 villages
adjoining the project and the Plan should be based on a pre-mining survey on
the socio-economic status based on which the CSR Plan has been formulated giving
activity-wise details and the budgetary provisions (capital and revenue). Scholarship
to meritorious students and funds for adult education should be deleted from
CSR budget. The Committee desired to have the exact number of PAFs for the project (with both options- in
case an approach road with the consent of the villagers of Tadicherla cannot be
constructed and the entire Tadicherla village require displacement. The
Committee desired that a project specific R&R Plan should be prepared
accordingly considering both options and furnished to the Ministry. The
Committee desired that the quality of groundwater in the impact zone should be
regularly monitored. The affected villagers in the impact zone should be
provided with drinking water supply. The Committee desired that a clarification
from the District Collector on the G.O. issued by Govt. of A.P on the exact
R&R involved and the details of compensation agreed in consultation with
the District Collector should be furnished in compliance to Public Hearing.
The Committee after
discussions decided to further consider the project upon receipt of the
aforesaid details.
4. Ramagundam
OCP–III Extension Ph.II (expansion from 4.30 MTPA to 6.30 MTPA nominal) (5 MTPA
to 7 MTPA peak) and expansion in area from 1393.81 ha to 2150 ha) of M/s
Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd., located
in located in village Nagepalli and Mandal Kamanpur, dist. Karimnagar, A.P. (TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the proposal is
for expansion
from 4.30 MTPA to 6.30 MTPA nominal) (5 MTPA to 7 MTPA peak) and expansion in
area from 1393.81 ha to 2150 ha. No forestland is involved. The project
RG-OC-III extension Phase-II project consists of annexing GDK-8 and GDK-8A
Incline property to existing RG OC-III Extension project. The proposed RG
OC-III Extension Phase-II Block is located in Southern/South-East of RG OC-III.
The main drainage of the lease is Jallaram Vagu, a tributary of River Godavari,
which flows ata distance of 4.8 km from the mine lease boundary. It was informed that diversion of Jallaram
vagu stream is proposed further along the southern boundary through the
undisturbed area along the project boundary in a phase manner to maintain
natural drainage system. An area of 70 ha of agr. land of single crop will not
be acquired. Only 25.97 ha waste land waste land will be acquired for
resettlement/relocation of displaced persons. Additional land required in
Phase-II Project consists of a quarry area of 325 ha,
The Committee desired that the local people living in between/near OB
dump and RG OC mining area should be shifted as the habitation is close to
The proponent after discussions agreed to relocate their office, workshop
and stores to create an area for the ext.
Based on the application along with documents
and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the
following TOR:
(i) An EIA-EMP
Report would be prepared for expansion
from 4.30 MTPA to 6.30 MTPA nominal) (5 MTPA to 7 MTPA peak) and expansion in
area from 1393.81 ha to 2150 ha based
on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification
2006.
(ii) An EIA-EMP
Report would be prepared for 7 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 expansion from expansion
from 4.30 MTPA to 6.30 MTPA nominal) (5 MTPA to 7 MTPA peak) of coal production based on approval of project/Mining Plan for the
enhancement to 5 MTPA (7 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.
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.
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.
(ix) Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(x) Break-up of lease/project area as per mining
operations.
(xi) 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.
(xii) 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.
(xiii) 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.
(xiv) 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.
(xv) 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.
(xvi) 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.
(xvii) 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.
(xviii) Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately.
(xix) Source of water for use in mine, sanction
of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the
competing users.
(xx) 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.
(xxi) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxii) Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive
modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxiii) 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.
(xxiv) Details of waste generation –
(xxv) Impact and management of wastes and issues
of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxvi) 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.
(xxvii) 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.
(xxviii) Disaster Management Plan.
(xxix) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxx) 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.
(xxxi) 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.
(xxxii) Final Mine closure issues, 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.
(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)
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.
(xxxvi) In built mechanism of self-monitoring of
compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxvii) Status
of any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxvi)
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.
(xxxvii) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances,
Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc.
wherever applicable as annexures to the Mining Questionnaire. Copy of
application made should be attached in case clearances are awaited.
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.
(vii)
The
letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy
of the letter prescribing the TOR.
(viii)
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.
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
5. Talabira-I Coalmine Project (1.5 MTPA to 3 MTPA) of
M/s HINDALCO, located in located in village Khinda, Tehsil Rengali, dist.
Sambalpur, Orissa (Further consideration of TOR)
The proponent made a presentation
on the issues raised by the EAC in its meeting held on 24th -25th February
2010. It was informed that the expansion is in
production from 1.5 MTPA to 3 MTPA with no change in the lease area of 170.305
ha and no change in mining methodology. The mineable reserves are 33.84 MT and
the extractable reserves are 28.77 MT in 8 seams. Balance life of mine is 9
years. EC was obtained twice – for 0.4 MTPA capacity on 05.03.2001, and for
expansion from 0.4 to 1.5 MTPA on 14.01.2009 and the present application is for
further expansion from 1.5 to 3 MTPA. It was informed that the increase in
water requirement for the project from 243 m3/d to 319 m3/d would be met from
mine pit water. A compliance report was furnished stating that the unit is
operating in accordance with environmental norms and regulations. It was
informed that all conditions stipulated in earlier ECs have been complied with.
Details of compliance of Wildlife Conservation Plan and details of expenditure
incurred thereon were presented. Activities under CSR were presented. It was
informed that CSR would be implemented in 8 villages - Talabira, Nua Khinda,
Purana Khinda, Lapanga, Budhiapali, Matul Camp, and Beheramunda and Mundapara. It
was informed that there is no R&R involved in the expansion project.
The Committee noted that the Public Hearing held for the first EC was
adverse as the minutes stated that the unit had not complied with environmental
norms and the local people were not in favour of project
stating the company had not taken any measures to control air pollution in the
area. Presentation made on the status of compliance of compliance also indicated
that the unit was in violation of the earlier two ECs granted in 2001 and in
2009 (i.e. the unit had expanded production beyond the capacity for which EC
was sought and granted). The project is presently violating the earlier EC granted
in 2009 as the present level of productions is 2.1 MTPA as against the EC
granted for 1.5 MTPA.
The Committee after discussions decided that in view of persistent
violation by the company by increasing production capacity in both the
environmental clearances obtained and an unfavourable Public Hearing for its
earlier EC and also in view that the unit is doubling its capacity, the unit should
go for a fresh Public Hearing, even if the application is made under Clause
7.2. The Committee further desired that a detailed Risk Assessment & Risk
Management Plan is prepared and got approved by DGMS with respect to operation
of the mine below the HFL and for prevention of mine inundation and this may be
stipulated as a condition. The Committee
desired that since the Hirakud Reservoir is adjoining the coal mine, there
should be no water body left at the post mining stage and the entire excavated
area should be backfilled. In view of the clarification provided by the proponent
that sufficient
The Committee decided to further
consider the project for environmental clearance after receipt of the aforesaid
details and after conduct of Public Hearing and proceedings received thereof.
6. Inder
UG to OC Mine (0.60 to 1.20 MTPA and
area from 63.95 ha to 402.07 ha) of M/s Western Coalfields
Ltd., district
The proposal was further considered on the response received on the
clarification sought by the Committee in the meeting held on 24th
-25th February 2010. The proponent agreed to reduce the peak production
to 1.20 MTPA in view of the high particulate levels found in the ambient air
and assured that all the air pollution control measures as mentioned in EIA/EMP
will be taken to maintain AAQ level within permissible limit during proposed
expansion. It was informed that an area of 61.73 ha of Gondegaon OCP would be
merged with Inder OCP project and the total project area Inder OCP would be
463.80 ha. The Committee was informed
that a modification in the EC granted to Gondegaon OCP would be obtained form
MOEF in terms of land area
i.e. total ML area is 855.27 ha (917.00-61.73) instead 917.00 ha.(as 61.73 ha
land is in possession of Inder UG project). R&R for existing project would continue. The resettlement of Takadi
village will be completed in next 4 years. A budgetary provision of Rs 992
lakhs has been made for R&R of Takadi village. It was informed that a socio-economic
survey has been started in 2010 and an NGO has been appointed to carry out the
survey. Balnace life of the mine is 10 years.
The Committee sought the extent of activities by outsourcing and that
undertaken by company to be shown in a tabular form. The Committee desired that
details sought include additional requirements in terms of additional manpower,
water, transportation, equipment etc. which should be provided along with
expected impacts of change in mining method on the land use and impacts on
environment and socio-economic aspects and the proposed mitigative measures.
The Committee desired that a fresh Public
Hearing be conducted although the application has been made u/s 7.2 of EIA
Notification 2006, as the earlier PH was held on 6.9.2005 (about 5 years ago).
The Committee
after discussions decided that the proposal would be considered for EC after
receipt of the aforesaid details.
7. Kumbarkhani UG Expn. (0.36 MTPA to 0.60 MTPA and ML Area from 327 ha to
442 ha) of M/s Western Coalfields Ltd., located in dist. Yavatmal,
The proponent made a
presentation. Of total ML area of 442.00 ha, land for
underground mining right (UG) is 413.57 ha, which includes 33.43 ha forestland
and surface rights is for 28.43 ha, i.e, there is no increase in surface
rights, but only increase in mining rights to an extent of 113.57 ha consisting
of 80.14 ha of agricultural land and 33.43 ha of forestland. Forestry Clearance
is yet to be obtained for 33.43 ha forestland. It was informed that as advised
by the Committee, peizometers have been installed in Kumbharkhani UG
mine at a depth of 60m which would be in the radius of influence. It was
clarified that the water quality with high levels of TDS and nitrates were bore
wells from the study area which were not directly in the impact zone of this
project. It was informed that no R&R
is involved. It was informed that mining is by hydraulic sand stowing and no strata
disturbance and subsidence is anticipated. Continuous Miner technology is being
introduced.
The Committee observed that levels TDS appeared to be high in some
of the samples of bore well water, and levels of nitrate 254 were also high in
mine discharge water and requires recheck. The Committee requested PP to depict
both desirable and permissible in tabular form along with other values. The
Committee also desired that random selection of water samples may be carried
out and quality of same may be assessed from an independent laboratory
recognised under EPA. The Committee desired that a provision of Rs 5 per tonne
of coal be made towards CSR.
The Committee after discussions recommended the project for EC subject to
the furnishing of the aforesaid details for record.
8. Gare IV/4 OCP Expansion (0.48 MTPA to 1
MTPA of which 0.4 MTPA OC & 0.6 MTPA UG in ML area 884.846 ha) of M/s
Jayeswals Neco Industries Ltd., located in villages Banjikhol,Kondkel,Bankheta,Dongamouha,and
Baijore, Tehsil Gharghoda, Dist. Raigarh, Chhattisgarh (TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that EC had been
obtained on 31.12.2007. It was informed that project involves expansion in
production only of both OC (from 0.2 MTPA to 0.4 MTPA) and UG (0.28 MTPA to 0.6
MTPA) mining. It was informed that OC mining involving 113 ha does not have any
forestland. UG mining involving the entire ML area of 701.506 ha contains 230
ha of forestland. Of the total ML area of 884.846 ha, 236.553 ha is forestland,
however, 183 ha of forestland was surrendered as it was found to be
non-mineralised and hence the revised ML area is 701.506 ha. It was informed
that further exploration is still required for UG mining of deeper seams. OC
mining would be for a max. depth of 40m in 2 patches. The project involves
R&R involving 2 villages - Bankheta (PAP 66, Household 15) and
Banjikhol(PAP 298, Household 55). Balance life of the mine is 20 years.
The Committee desired that a P.H. should be conducted. The Committee
desired that the land use details and extent of UG and OC mining involving
forestland should be furnished for the revised ML area of 701.506 ha in a
tabular form. The Committee noted that the Coal Washery being established within
the leasehold of Gare IV/8 for washing coal from Gare IV/4 and Gare IV/8
coalmines of the proponent has been reflected in the application for Gare IV/8
and hence should be deleted from this application. The present proposal should only
provide details of the extent of coal to be washed and transportation of raw
coal to the coal washery and clean coal to be transported to the linked project
outside the ML and its impacts and managements plan as part of the EIA-EMP
study. The Committee desired that a detailed Project specific R&R Plan
should be given at the EC stage.
The Committee after discussions recommended
the following TOR, subject to the proponent furnishing the details of landuse
for the revised ML for record of the Ministry:
(i)
An
EIA-EMP Report would be prepared for 1 MTPA rated capacity of which 0.4
MTPA OC & 0.6 MTPA UG in ML area 884.846 ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III
of the EIA Notification 2006.
(ii)
An
EIA-EMP Report would be prepared for 1 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 expansion from 0.4 MTPA to 1 MTPA of coal production
based on approval of project/Mining Plan for the enhancement to 1MTPA. 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.
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.
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.
(ix) Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(x) Break-up of lease/project area as per mining
operations.
(xi) 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.
(xii) 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.
(xiii) 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.
(xiv) 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.
(xv) 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.
(xvi)
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.
(xvii) 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.
(xviii) Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately.
(xix) Source of water for use in mine, sanction
of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the
competing users.
(xx) 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.
(xxi) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxii) Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive
modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxiii)
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.
(xxiv)
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.
(xxv)
Impact and management of wastes and issues of
rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxvi) 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.
(xxvii) 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.
(xxviii) Disaster Management Plan.
(xxix) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxx)
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.
(xxvi)
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.
(xxxii)
Final Mine closure issues, 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.
(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)
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.
(xxxvi) In
built mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxvii)Status of any
litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxviii)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.
(xxxix) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances,
Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc.
wherever applicable.
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.
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
9. Laxman
OCP (Expn.) (2.40 MTPA to 3 MTPA in ML area of 357.741 ha) of M/s South Eastern
Coalfields Ltd.,
located in district Korba, Chhattisgarh (EC based on TOR granted 22.08.2007)
The proponent made a
presentation. It was informed that of
total core zone land use area, agricultural land is 142.721 ha, forestland is 191.61
ha, waste land is nil, grazing land is 16.34 ha, stream/water body is 2.57 ha,
and others is 4.50ha. It was informed that the forestland is revenue forest
land but was later deemed forest. Forest Clearance is pending with Forest
Department. It was informed that that after completion of Laxman OCP, the employees would be reemployed
in the neighbouring Gevra OCP mine and in other mines as per vacancy available.
It was informed that since the lower seams would continue to be mined as part
of the Gevra OCP which would extend its leasehold to include the area of this
project by realignment of lease boundary, there is no proposed mine closure
plan. It was informed that R&R for the project consisted of 354 PAFs of
which 196 PAFs have been resettled in an R&R Colony, 115 PAFs have been
resettled elsewhere and the balance 43 PAFs are yet to be resettled. There are
2 colonies- Laxman and Yamuna Nagar and the resettlement is expected to be
completed by 2011.
The Committee noted that the project is a violation as expansion to 3
MTPA has been reached without EC. The Committee desired that CSR be undertaken
allocating a budgetary provision of Rs 5 per tonne of coal. The Committee desired
that the total expenditure recurring for major CSR works should be Rs 1.5 crores
instead of Rs 71.00 lakhs and sought for a fresh proposal for CSR. The
Committee noted that R&R involved 43 PAFs and desired that they be
resettled by 2010 as their present location is exposed to pollution. The Committee
desired that a Corpus Fund be created for the general maintenance of R&R
colony, common facilities, drains, electricity, water supply, roads, etc.
The Committee after discussions recommended the project for environmental
clearance subject to confirmation on the aforesaid conditions.
10. Low Ash Hard Coke-Cum-Coal Washery Unit of M/s Tetulia Coke Plant Pvt.
Ltd. located in
The project proposal was not considered as PP
did not attend the meeting.
11. Cluster XVI coalmines (Dahibari-Basantimata
OCP, Basantimata under Ground Mine, New Laikdih OCP (includes Dahibori
washery), Laikdih Deep UG ,Chanch UG)
of M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., in
Raniganj Coalfields, dist. Asansol,
|
S.N. |
Name
of Mine |
Status
of the mine |
Prod.
Capacity (MTPA) |
Peak
Prod. Cap. (MTPA) |
ML
Area (ha) |
|||
|
1. |
Dahibari Basantimala OCP |
Operating |
1.30 |
1.69 |
385.68 |
|||
|
2. |
Basantimal UG |
Operating |
0.21 |
0.273 |
417 |
|||
|
3. |
New Laikdih OCP (includes Proposed Dahibari Washery) |
Abandoned |
Nil |
Nil |
305.10 |
|||
|
4. |
Laikdih Deep UG |
Abandoned |
Nil |
Nil |
281 |
|||
|
5. |
Chanch UG |
Abandoned |
Nil |
Nil |
575.43 |
|||
|
TOTAL |
|
1.51 |
1.963 |
1964.21 |
|
|||
|
6. |
Dahibari Washery |
|
1.60 |
12 ha within Laikdih lease |
|
|||
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the application
is being made for EC for a cluster of coalmines for their renewal of lease. It
was informed that the cluster is located in the Raniganj coalfields at a
distance of 50km from Dhanbad and 30km from Asansol. The cluster consists of 5
mines – 2 operating mines, (1 OCP and 1 UGP) and 3 abandoned mines (1 OCP and 2
UGP). It was informed that the existing abandoned mines (including earlier
worked out pits/quarries) would be closed and reclaimed in an environmentally
scientific manner.
The Committee sought details of long term benefits to environment
because of cluster approach of mining to be clearly addressed in the EIA-EMP
study. The Committee desired that
details of the present land use and post mining land use of the operating and
abandoned mines individually and as a cluster be furnished as part of the EIA.
The Committee desired that the EIA-EMP should clearly bring out the present
status of env. quality, the extent of pollution load that would be reduced by
taking suitable mitigative measures and the expected improvements in the
cluster and tin the coalfield after the implementation of the measures. The
Committee desired that an Integrated Environmental Plan should be formulated on
the aforesaid basis and also desired that fresh baseline data on the env.
quality should be generated on the new NAAQM Notification. In addition to the
above, details of an Action Plan for project specific R&R and CSR should
also be formulated and presented in the EIA-EMP. The Committee further desired
that an FBC based TPP be also established near the washery so that the coal
rejects could be entirely used in the TPP, which the proponent agreed to. The
ash could be used in briquette making (flyash based bricks) and used in-house
by the company and also sold to other users. This would help enhance the
existing env. quality by use and disposal of the solid waste in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Based on the application along with documents
and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the
following TOR:
(i) The environmental status
and impacts of each mine in the cluster should be provided and a combined env.
management plan with specific details for each mine as well as for the cluster
as a whole should be formulated. An Integrated EIA-EMP for the cluster of mines
should be prepared clearly bringing out the present status of env. quality, the
extent of pollution load that would be reduced by taking suitable mitigative
measures for the cluster and the expected improvement of the environmental
quality of the mines in the cluster and within the coalfield after the
implementation of the measures through an Integrated Environmental Plan formulated
on the aforesaid basis. A fresh baseline
data on the env. quality should be generated on the new NAAQM Notification. Baseline data collection can be for any season except monsoon. Details of the present land use and post mining land use of the operating
and abandoned mines individually and as a cluster be furnished as part of the
EIA. A detailed Mine Closure Plan and a Mine
Reclamation Plan for the abandoned mines/pits/quarries found in the cluster
should be furnished as apart of EIA-EMP study. Details of long term benefits to environment because of cluster
approach of mining to be clearly addressed in the EIA-EMP study. In addition to the above, details of an
Action Plan for project specific R&R and CSR should also be formulated and
presented in the EIA-EMP.
(ii) An Integrated
EIA-EMP Report would be prepared for 1.963 MTPA rated capacity in an cluster
of a total combine area of 1964.21 ha consisting of individual ML/project area indicated in
table based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(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 of each mine 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 cluster of mines
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.
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.
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.
(iv)
Break up area of cluster and for individual lease/project
area as per different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(x) Break-up of area of cluster and for
individual lease/project area as per mining operations.
(xi) 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.
(xii) 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.
(xiii) Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale) (cluster
with the individual mines 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.
(xiv) 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.
(xv) 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.
(xvi) 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.
(xvii)
Study on
subsidence, measures for mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling
subsidence prediction and its use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xviii) 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.
(xix) Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately.
(xx) Source of water for use in mine, sanction
of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the
competing users.
(xxi) 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.
(xxii) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxiii) Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive
modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxiv) 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.
(xxv) Details of waste generation –
(xxvi) Impact and management of wastes and issues
of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxvii) 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.
(xxviii) 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.
(xxix) Disaster
Management Plan.
(xxx) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan
with measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy,
etc.
(xxxi) 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.
(xxxii) Final Mine closure issues, 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.
(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)
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.
(xxxvi) In built mechanism of self-monitoring of
compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxvi)
Status of any litigations/ court cases
filed/pending on the project.
(xxxviii) 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.
(xxxviii)Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances,
Mining Plan Approval, NOC form Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc. In
case clearances have not been obtained, copy of application made as annexure
tot eh Mining Questionnaire.
TOR FOR COAL WASHERY
Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee
prescribed the following TOR for the Coal Washery, which will be integrated as
part of the EIA-EMP Report for the cluster of mines:
(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 form
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.
(v) 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:
a. 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.
b. Characteristics and quantum
of washed coal.
c. Characteristics and quantum
of coal waste rejects.
(xvii) Management/disposal/Use
of coal waste rejects.
(xviii) The Committee desired
that an FBC based TPP be also established near the washery so that the coal
rejects could be entirely used in the TPP, which the proponent agreed to. The
ash could be used in briquette making (flyash based bricks) and used in-house
by the company and also sold to other users. This would help enhance the
existing env. quality by use and disposal of the solid waste in an
environmentally friendly manner. The broad details of this would be presented
in the EIA-EMP Report. An application for the FBC Plant would require to be
made a separate application, however the broad details should be furnished as part
of the Integrated EIA-EMP Report for the cluster of mines-cum-coal washery.
(xix) Submission
of sample test analysis of:
Characteristics of coal to be washed- this includes grade of coal and
other characteristics – ash, S.
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 Integrated EIA-EMP Report for the cluster of mines 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 Integrated EIA-EMP
report for the cluster of mines 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.
12. Cluster
XVII coalmines (Begunia under Ground Mine, Victoria West UG,
Victoria UG mine) of M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.,
in Raniganj Coalfields, dist. Asansol,
|
S.N. |
Name of Mine |
Status of Mine |
Prod. Capacity (MTPA) |
Peak Prod. (MTPA) |
ML Area (in ha) |
|
1. |
Begunia UG |
Operating |
0.035 |
0.0455 MTPA |
283.13 |
|
2. |
Victoria West UG |
Abandoned |
Nil |
Nil |
330 |
|
3. |
Victoria UG |
Abandoned |
Nil |
Nil |
220 |
|
TOTAL |
|
0.035 |
0.0455 |
833.13 |
|
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the
application is being made for renewal of mines. The two clusters- XVI and XVII
are divided by River Barakar. Distance between the two clusters is about
400-500m. The cluster XVII consists of 3 UG mines – 1 Operating UG mine (Begunia
UG) and 2 abandoned UG mines (Victoria West and Victoria UG) of a total
combined area of 833 ha of which the total abandoned mines are 650 ha and the
operating mine is of an area of 283 ha. There are no abandoned pits/voids/abandoned
quarries of opencast mines in the cluster. A thickly populated town –
The Committee desired that the environmental status of each UG mine in the
cluster should be provided and a combined env. management plan with specific
details for each mine as well as for the cluster as a whole be formulated. The
Committee desired that the extent of subsidence should be assessed and suitable
measures to control it should be formulated as part of the EIA-EMP study and a
plan for long-tern monitoring of the subsidence should be undertaken of the
subsided areas by levelling, filling up/patching of cracks and
depressions. The Committee desired that
as part of the Mine Closure Plan, surface reclamation should be
undertaken. The Committee also desired that deep rooted trees with extensively
branched root system be planted in the area to stabilise the areas susceptible
to subsidence. A CSR Plan should be furnished. A detailed present and post mining
land use of each mine and for the cluster should be provided as part of the
Mine Closure Plan. The Committee desired that if prospecting did not indicate
future mining, the company may consider surrendering the lease.
Based on the application along with documents
and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the
following TOR:
(i) The environmental status
and impacts of each mine in the cluster should be provided and a combined env.
management plan with specific details for each mine as well as for the cluster
as a whole should be formulated. An Integrated EIA-EMP for the cluster of mines
should be prepared clearly bringing out the present status of env. quality, the
extent of pollution load that would be reduced by taking suitable mitigative
measures for the cluster and the expected improvement of the environmental
quality of the mines in the cluster and within the coalfield after the
implementation of the measures through an Integrated Environmental Plan
formulated on the aforesaid basis. A
fresh baseline data on the env. quality should be generated on the new NAAQM
Notification. Baseline data collection can be for any season
except monsoon. Details of the present land use
and post mining land use of the operating and abandoned mines individually and
as a cluster be furnished as part of the EIA. A detailed Mine Closure Plan and a Mine Reclamation Plan for the
abandoned mines/pits/quarries found in the cluster should be furnished as apart
of EIA-EMP study. Details of long term
benefits to environment because of cluster approach of mining to be clearly
addressed in the EIA-EMP study. In
addition to the above, details of an Action Plan for project specific R&R
and CSR should also be formulated and presented in the EIA-EMP.
(ii) An Integrated
EIA-EMP Report should be prepared for a peak capacity of 0.0455 MTPA over a
combined ML area of 833.13 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.
(iii) The Integrated EIA-EMP
report should also cover the impacts and management plan for the project
specific activities/impacts on the environment of the 3 mines, and the
environmental quality – air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through
collection of baseline data and information, generation of baseline data on
impacts for 0.0455 MTPA
of coal production based on approval of project/Mining Plan.
(iv) 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.
(v) 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.
(vi) 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.
(vii) Original/present 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.
(viii) 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.
(ix) 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.
(x) 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.
(xi) 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.
(xii) Map of the study area (cluster
with 10km 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.
(xiii) 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.
(xiv) Study on subsidence,
measures for mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence
prediction and its use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xv) Detailed water balance (individually
and for the cluster as a whole) 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.
(xvi) Impact of choice of
mining method, technology, selected use of machinery of each mine – and impact
on air quality, mineral transportation, coal handling & storage/stockyard,
etc, Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xvii) Impacts of mineral
transportation – within and outside the lease/project/cluster. 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.
(xviii) 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.
(xix) Examine the number and
efficiency of mobile/static water sprinkling system along the main mineral
transportation road within each mine, approach roads to the mines/stockyard/siding,
and also the frequency of their use in impacting air quality.
(xx) 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.
(xxi) Conceptual 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.
(xxii) 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.
(xxiii) 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.
(xxiv) Integrating in the Env.
Management Plan with measures for minimising use of natural resources – water,
land, energy, raw materials/mineral, etc.
(xxv) 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.
(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 on the project.
(xxvii) Submission of sample
test analysis of:
(xxviii) Characteristics of coal - this includes grade of coal and
other characteristics – ash, S and heavy metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb,
Cr etc.
(xxviii) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances,
Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc. as
annexures to Mining Questionnaire. Copy of application made, in case approvals
have not been granted.
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 in Regional languages provided/enclosed with the
application.
(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 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.
(vi) The letter/application for EC should
quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the
TOR.
(vii) 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.
(viii) Mining Questionnaire
(posted on MOEF website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be
submitted at the time of applying for EC.
13. Karo OCP (3 MTPA in an ML area of 570.25 ha) of
M/s Central Coalfields Ltd., located in Tehsil Bermo,
East Bokaro Coalfields, District Bokaro, Jharkhand (EC based on TOR
granted 10.12.2009)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that of the total
ML area of 570.25 ha, 321.71 ha is forestland (77.43 ha forest land has been already
acquired and compensatory afforestation has been completed for 61 ha). It was informed
that Karo nala needs to be diverted but the realignment and the nala diversion
for a length of 2.8 km would be outside the ML area. It was explained that thee diverted nala
would also be receiving water partially from the neighbouring Amlo OCP and
joining Jhoriya Nala. It was informed that there are two villages namely Karo, Amlo under R&R
involving 160PAFs along the dipside of mining. These villages are 1-2 km away
from the mine. It is proposed to shift 95 PAFS in CCL colony.
The Committee desired
that details of forest density and type of forest along with application made
to the State Govt. and the present status thereof be furnished. In addition,
copy of the forestry clearance for the forestland of an area of 77.483 ha should
also be provided. The Committee desired that the Hydrological Plan on the basis
of which the nala diversion ahs been planned should be again presented to the
Committee and on contour maps as the gradient of the land where the diversion
is proposed is in the range of 305 maximum -267 and does not appear to be
suitable for such a diversion and hence this may be re-examined The Committee
further desired that approval of the Flood and Irrigation Dept. be obtained for
nala diversion and route of nala diversion. The Committee further desired that
sample MW1 and MW2 be rechecked for water quality parameters as levels of TDS
appeared to be high. The Committee further desired that the mine water should
be provided treated properly and provided for drinking purpose, initially water
requirements could be met from bore wells.
The Committee desired that the broad out line of R&R for the next 3
years i.e. 2011, 2012 & 2013 be provided similarly an Action Plan for CSR
is also required. The cost of rehabilitation and for CSR and R&R should be
separately shown. The Committee observed that the proponent had in the earlier
proposal under EIA Notification 1994 had indicated the presence of one
Schedule-I fauna -Indian Wolf, however, in the recent EIA-EMP report, a number
of Sch. I fauna such as Leopard and Sloth bear have also been listed and sought
a clarification and a Conservation Plan based on prey species and increase of their
population (prey base) and habitat such as increasing the grassland, water, in
an ecosystem approach. Details of other activities under the WL Conservation
Plan such protection/fencing , providing adequate water holes, and other
measures for their protection and conservation around mining area for the
protection of animals which are venturing in the area should be provided. The Committee
further desired that a Budget for the implementation of the Conservation Plan
(capital and revenue) should be created as part of env. costs of the project and
their annual revenue expenditure for the recurring costs should be also
indicated.
The Committee after discussions decided to
further consider the project upon receipt of the aforesaid details.
14.
Ray Bachra UG Mine (0.3 MTPA in an ML
area of 1215.45 ha) of M/s Central Coalfields Ltd., located in
Piparwar Area, dist. Ramgarh, Jharkhand (Further consideration of EC)
The proponent made a
presentation. It was informed that the Project
Proponent had submitted clarification sought by EAC in the meeting held on
22.9.2009. Since the proposal involved renewal of lease, the EAC suggested that
the PP obtain forestry clearance for renewal. It was however noted that that
the reserves would be exhausted in one and half year. The Committee observed
that mine water quality is within permissible limits.
The
Committee after discussions recommend the project for environmental clearance.
15. Belbaid UGP (expansion from 0.12 MTPA to 0.48 MTPA in 248 ha) of M/s Eastern Coalfields Ltd. located in
dist. Burdwan,
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the proposal is
for expansion in production from 0.12 MTPA to 0.48 MTPA in the existing ML area
of 248 ha. It was informed that coal transportation would by tippers to Parasea
Railway Siding located at a distance of 2km. It was informed that the entire
leasehold of ECL is proposed to be covered under Raniganj Water Supply Scheme
in 5 years.
The Committee desired that a 15m 3-tier green belt be provided on both
sides of the coal transportation road. The Committee also desired that piped
water supply should be made available as sought during Public Hearing.
The Committee after discussions recommended the project subject to
confirmation of the aforesaid conditions and furnishing the details of
activities along with costs (a minimum Rs 2 per tonne of coal) under CSR for
record.
16. Cluster No. 3 of mines - 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 (TOR based on Cluster Approach)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the cluster
approach has been adopted by the company for the various mines of Raniganj
coalfields to simplify the process of obtaining EC for all their mines and for obtaining
renewal. It was informed that presently the working of the mines (except
Dabor UG) is suspended due to labour and other problems but may start their
operation in future. It was clarified
that the cluster approach would involve using the existing common railway
network for coal transportation. The mines are working at below their capacity
and the company is under BIFR.
The Committee desired to know the advantage of clustering of the
mines in terms of overall improvement of environment of the project area. The Committee desired
that area of the abandoned mines should be reclaimed first. Local people &
NGO may be involved for reclamation of abandoned mines area. The Committee
desired that schedule of clear calander plan for the production may be
submitted.
The Committee after
discussions decided that TOR/EC cannot be granted simply for the mines to
obtain renewal. The objective of the exercise of obtaining EC should have clear
environmental benefits and improvements of the degraded area through an
integrated env. management plan of reclamation of old abandoned mines and
operation of existing and future mines in an integrated manner for realistic
levels of production base don the coal reserves found in the mines and
formulation of an Integrated EIA-EMP so that the overall env. quality improves.
The Committee desired that the proponent relook the entire aspect and then
present the cluster concept again afresh.
The Committee after
discussion decided to return the proposal in its present form.
17. Chhatrasal Opencast Coalmine Project (5 MTPA in
1000ha) of M/s Sasan Power Ltd., located in Singrauli Coalfields, Tehsil Waidhan, dist.
Singrauli, M.P. (Further consideration of EC)
The proposal was last considered in the EAC meeting held on 24th
–25th November 2009. The
Committee was informed that the area does not fall under the Critically
Polluted Areas of district Singrauli, M.P. It was informed that of total
land requirement of 1000 ha, forestland is 925 ha, revenue land 3.00 ha. In
addition, an area of 72 ha is required outside the ML, of which forestland is
44.40 ha and the balance area of 31.60 ha is revenue land. It was clarified
that the crown density of 80% of forest found in the ML
area is in the range of 0.3 -0.4 and the balance 20% is in the range of 0.4-0.7.
It was informed that of the total 1000 ha area, 865 ha would be brought under
plantation at the post mining stage. A water body of 28 ha with a max depth of
30m would be left at the post mining stage. It was clarified that the AQIP
Modelling had been skewed due to AAQ values during 4 days of monitoring and
their deletion showed predictable values. It was informed that of the total
water requirement of 1282 m3/d, 280 m3/d would be recycled for use. It was
informed that slope stability studies would be carried out by CMRI. It was
informed that a WL Conservation Plan was not prepared as the State Government
has proposed formulating a Regional Wildlife Conservation Plan for all the
blocks coming up in the area and had a plan to relocate all the fauna found in
the area to
The Committee observed
that a Wildlife Conservation Plan for the endangered fauna such as Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wolf found in the study area has not been prepared as
part of the EIA-EMP study and furnished to the Ministry as sought in the TOR
and a Plan was again sought during the last EAC meeting held in November 2009. The
Committee was of the view that that it was neither practical nor feasible to
relocate all the fauna found in the area as proposed by the State Govt. The
proponent should prepare a project specific WL Conservation Plan which could be
dovetailed to the regional conservation plan to enable the fauna to have a continuous
habitat of the study area even if mining operations begin. The Committee
desired that a detailed WL Conservation (in-situ) should be prepared based on
the habitat of the species and their prey and measures for their conservation
along with budgetary support (capital and revenue) for the life of the project.
The Committee desired that the WL Conservation Plan should be furnished tot his
Ministry and a copy of the Plan should also be forwarded to the State Govt. The
Committee desired that a clarification should be obtained from the CWLW that
the area does not fall in elephant habitat or elephant migratory corridor. The
Committee observed that the issues raised in the Public Hearing have not been
suitably addressed/replied as they have merely stated that the ‘Guidelines of the M.P. State Govt. would be
followed’ and desired that the specific commitments made/status should be
provided in a tabular form against each issue raised during P.H. The Committee
noted a large number of tribal population are inhabiting the core zone and
dependent on the minor forest produce and requested the proponent to furnish
specific measures/activities under CSR for their livelihood, etc. The Committee
desired that a detailed tribal Plan in consultation with State Tribal Welfare Department,
since the Tribal Plan submitted is inadequate. The Committee desired that the tribal
plan be integrated with activities/schemes for health, education, improvement
in socio-economic status, etc.
The Committee after
discussion decided to further consider the project upon receipt of these
details.
18. Dongri Tal-2 (Phase-I) Opencast Coalmine Project
(2.9 MTPA in 1341 ha) of M/s M.P. State Mining Corp. Ltd., located in dist. Singrauli,
M.P. (TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the proposal is
for opening a new Phase-I project of the Dongri-Tal-2 OCP consisting of 1341 ha
with a production capacity of 2.9 MTPA. It was informed that MPSMCL has
entered into joint Venture with Jaiprakash Associates Ltd to develop and mine
coal under M.P. Jaypee Coal Company Ltd. It was clarified that the ML is at a
distance of about 37.5 km from the critically polluted areas of district
Singrauli, M.P. It was stated that of the total1340.97 ha (1341.0 ha) land, Agriculture land 272
ha, Non-Agriculture land 149 ha, Govt land 919.73 ha. No forest land is
involved. Coal transportation would be by Northern–Eastern Railway and the Singrauli-Katni
Rail;way line already exists. There would be no coal transportation by road. It
was informed that the PP proposes to establish their own 12km rail link to the
exiting railway line from Niwas station to project site.
The Committee desired
that a clarification be obtained from the State Revenue Department to certify
that the agriculture land is single crop land. The proponent may also furnish
details of Soil quality testing as part of the EIA-EMP Report.
Based on the application along with documents
and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the
following TOR:
(i) An EIA-EMP
Report would be prepared for 2.9 MTPA rated capacity in an ML/project
area of 1341 ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the
EIA Notification 2006.
(ii) An EIA-EMP
Report would be prepared for 2.9 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 2.9 MTPA of
coal production based on approval of project/Mining Plan for 2.9 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.
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.
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.
(ix)
Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(x) Break-up of lease/project area as per
mining operations.
(xi) 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.
(xii) 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.
(xiii) 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.
(xiv) 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.
(xv) 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.
(xvi) 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.
(xvii) 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.
(xviii) Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately.
(xix) Source of water for use in mine, sanction
of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the
competing users.
(xx) 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.
(xxi) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxii) Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive
modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxiii) 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.
(xxiv) Details of waste generation –
(xxv) Impact and management of wastes and issues
of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxvi) 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.
(xxvii) 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.
(xxviii) Disaster Management Plan.
(xxix) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxx)
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.
(xxxi) 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.
(xxxii)
Final Mine closure issues, 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.
(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)
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.
(xxxvi) In built mechanism of self-monitoring of
compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxvii) Status of any
litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxviii) 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.
(xxxix) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances,
Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc. as
annexures to the Mining Questionnaire, wherever applicable. If clearances are
awaited, then copy of the application made should be furnsihed
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.
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
19. Expansion of Coal Washery (2.4 MTPA to 3.6 MTPA)
of M/s
Hind Energy & Coal Beneficiation (India) Pvt. Ltd., located in
village Hindadih, dist. Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh (TOR)
A letter dated 27.05.2010 was received from PP informing their
inability to attend the meeting.
20. Kesla
North Opencast and Underground Coalmine Project (0.3 MTPA in an ML area of 750
ha) of M/s
Rathi Steel and Power
Ltd., located in district
Korba, Chhattisgarh (Further
consideration of TOR)
Director, MOEF
informed that a clarification had been sought by the EAC
(T&C) in the meeting held on 17th –18th December 2010
on the extent of opencast operations of top seam falling under a patch of
forestland of 112 ha that could be avoided so that the forest patch of a
density of 0.4 or more could be conserved. The Committee had desired that the
Mining Plan be accordingly revised and got approved by MOC.
It was informed that OC mining in pit 4 has been deleted and as result,
64.3 ha of forestland of a density of 0.4 would not be diverted for the mining
operations. Thus, of the total 112ha of
forestland, it is proposed to excavate only 52 ha of the forestland
involving the other 3 seams in a total area of 126.72 ha. It was further
informed that transportation of coal would be by truck from loading point to
Korba which is about 40 km away. A by-pass would be used for transport of coal.
The
Committee after discussions agreed to this reduction in area of forestland. The
Committee desired that a minimum safe distance of 100m should be left from the
mining area and the entire 100m should be developed into thick green belt
between the village and the mining area.
The Committee desired that the tonnage of the vehicles used to transport
the coal should be minimum of 30T capacity. The Committee further desired that
an air quality monitoring station should be established in Bela village for
continuous air monitoring. The Committee also desired that a project specific CSR Plan should be prepared @ Rs 5/tonne of coal or 50 Lakhs earmarked under CSR for villages identified
around the project area for various activities including health (primary health
centres), schools (particularly primary schools), water and sanitation
facilities, etc and details of these should be furnished. The Plan should
include activities/schemes for direct and indirect employment opportunities to
villagers.
Based on the application along with documents
and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the
following TOR:
(i) An EIA-EMP
Report would be prepared for 0.3 MTPA rated capacity in the revised ML/project area of 750 ha -64.3 ha based on the generic structure specified in
Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006.
(ii) An EIA-EMP
Report would be prepared for 0.3 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 0.3 MTPA of coal production based on approval of
project/Mining Plan for 0.3 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.
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.
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.
(ix) Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(x) Break-up of lease/project area as per
mining operations. The Committee desired that a minimum safe distance of 100m
should be left from the mining area and the entire 100m should be developed
into thick green belt between the village and the mining area.
(xi) 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.
(xii) 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. The Committee further desired that an air quality
monitoring station should be established in Bela village for continuous air
monitoring.
(xiii) 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.
(xiv) 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.
(xv) 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.
(xvi) 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.
(xvii) Study on subsidence,
measures for mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence
prediction and its use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xviii) 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.
(xix) Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately.
(xx) Source of water for use in mine, sanction
of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the
competing users.
(xxi) 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.
(xxii) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxiii) Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive
modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxxiv) The Committee
desired that the tonnage of the vehicles used to transport the coal
should be
minimum of 30T capacity. 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.
(xxiv) Details of waste generation –
(xxv) Impact and management of wastes and issues
of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxvi) 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.
(xxvii) 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.
(xxviii) Disaster Management Plan.
(xxix) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxx) 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.
(xxxi) 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.
(xxxii) Final Mine closure issues, 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.
(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) The Committee also desired that a project
specific CSR Plan should be prepared @ Rs 5/tonne of coal
or 50 Lakhs earmarked under CSR for
villages identified around the project area for various activities including
health (primary health centres), schools (particularly primary schools), water
and sanitation facilities, etc and details of these should be furnished. The
Plan should include activities/schemes for direct and indirect
employment opportunities to villagers.
(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.
(xxxviii)Status of any
litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxix) 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.
(xxxx) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances, Mining
Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), whichever is
applicable, as annexures to Mining Questionnaire. If the clearances awaited, a
copy of the application made should be furnished.
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.
(ix)
The
letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy
of the letter prescribing the TOR.
(x)
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.
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 and vice-versa.
(iii) Grant
of TOR/EC to the present project does not necessarily mean grant of approvals
in other regulations such as the
21. Internal
Discussion on Letter dated 09.04.2010 received from M/s Maheshwari Coal
Beneficiation & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. located
in village Parsada near Sirgitti Industrial Area, Tehsil & district
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh regarding amending the EC granted on
18.03.2009 regarding EC condition on Coal transportation.
Director,
MOEF informed that EC was granted to M/s Maheshwari Coal Beneficiation &
Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. located in village Parsada near Sirgitti Industrial
Area, Tehsil & district Ballarpur, Chhattisgarh Company on 18.3.2009.At the
time of granting EC PP committed that the transportation of raw coal
would be by rail from Korba Railway Siding to private Railway Siding proposed
near the Washery at a distance of 0.4 km from the plant site. The coal shall be
transported by conveyor belt from railway siding to plant. Recently, letters
dated 09.04.2010 and dated 26.04.2010 have been received in the Ministry
seeking an amendment to the EC granted to the aforesaid project. In the letters
of PP to the Ministry, PP has informed that due to change in term sand
conditions of Ministry of Railways, it has not been possible to complete the
railway siding. In addition the rail transport would be for a minimum 2
LT/month of coal whereas their washery capacity is for 1 LT/month. Security deposits
have also been sought by the Railways. Their
local consumers also do not avail the facilities of railway siding. The railway
siding is about 1km from their Plan and it has not been possible to have a
conveyor system from the Siding to their Plant. In view of the above, the PP
has sought for a change from rail mode of transport to road transport.
The Committee
was informed that an environmental clearance was given with a condition that
the company shall prepare and implement a plan for transportation from the
private railway siding being established at a distance of 500m to the plant
site by closed conveyors only. Another condition was also stipulated that the
washery shall begin operations only after the private railway siding and the
closed conveyor system from the siding to the Plant become operational.
Director, MOEF informed that these conditions were given in the EC letter based
on the plan provided by the PP that the raw coal and washed coal would be
transported by rail and a closed conveyor system. Transportation of raw coal
would be by rail from Korba Railway Siding to private Railway siding proposed
near the washery at a distance of 0.4km from the plant site. The Coal would be
transported by conveyor belt from railway siding to the Plant.
The Committee
noted that the EC conditions have been stipulated based on details furnished by
the project proponent in his application and presentation made before the
Committee. The Committee observed that the proponent has now sought changes in
the EC letter by changing the project parameters completely with regard to
transportation of coal. The Committee after discussions decided to not
recommend the proposed changes sought by the proponent.
Matter raised with the permission of the Chair
22. Internal discussions on Modification
of EC condition on EC granted dated 18.05.2009 to Coal Washery being
established in Kotre Basantpur Pachmo Opencast Coal Project (5 MTPA) and Coal Beneficiation Plant (5 MTPA) of M/s Tata Steel
Ltd., located in villages Kotre
Basantpur and Pachmo, Tehsils Ramgarh and Boakro, and Districts Ramgarh and
Bokaro, Jharkand internally considered in meeting of EAC (T&C) on 24th
-25th February 2010.
Director, MOEF informed that the Committee
had discussed the issue of the modification of EC in the EAC meeting held on 24th
-25th February 2010 and had recommended the revision of location
(option-I) of the proposed washery adjoining the coalmine Block with the
aforesaid conditions. Subsequently a letter dated 31.03.2010 had been received
from the proponent seeking the following changes in the minutes:
Para 2: 3rd sentence:
the words ‘Chutwa nala’ is replaced with the words ‘
The
aforesaid changes were agreed to by the Committee. In addition, the Committee
desired that the area falling between the R&R colony and the mine area and
the area between the mine and the washery and the area between the washery and
the River should be completely developed with plantation.
23. Further consideration of Expansion of Amlo
Opencast Coalmine Project (1.5 MTPA to 3 MTPA) of M/s Central Coalfields Ltd.,
Jharkhand
The aforesaid proposal
was considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 22nd –23rd
September 2009, wherein the Committee had desired
that the proponent re-look the AQIP Modelling along with input parameters and
control measures and the details furnished by the proponent were further
considered and noted that the
AQIP
modelling indicated that the AAQ levels will not exceed the prescribed limits
even if the production was increased to 3 MTPA. The Committee after discussions
recommended the project for environmental clearance.
The meeting
ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
24. and 25: Additional
TOR for cluster XIII and XIV coal mines of M/s Bharat Coking
Coal
considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 22nd -23rd
March 2010:
Director,
MOEF informed that the Ministry had requested the EAC to stipulate additional
conditions for the Cluster XIII and XIV Group of mines considered in the last
EAC meeting in view of their location in a critically polluted area (Dhanbad)
and the mitigative plan that should be put in place to reduce the overall
pollution load from the cluster and improve the environmental quality of the
cluster of mines.
Based on the application along with documents
and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the
following additional TOR:
(i) The environmental status
and impacts of each mine in the cluster should be provided and a combined env.
management plan with specific details for each mine as well as for the cluster
as a whole should be formulated. An Integrated EIA-EMP for the cluster of mines
should be prepared clearly bringing out the present status of env. quality, the
extent of pollution load that would be reduced by taking suitable mitigative
measures for the cluster and the expected improvement of the environmental
quality of the mines in the cluster and within the coalfield after the
implementation of the measures through an Integrated Environmental Plan
formulated on the aforesaid basis. A
fresh baseline data on the env. quality should be generated on the new NAAQM
Notification. Baseline data collection can be for any season
except monsoon. Details of the present land use
and post mining land use of the operating and abandoned mines individually and
as a cluster be furnished as part of the EIA. A detailed Mine Closure Plan and a Mine Reclamation Plan for the
abandoned mines/pits/quarries found in the cluster should be furnished as apart
of EIA-EMP study. Details of long term
benefits to environment because of cluster approach of mining to be clearly
addressed in the EIA-EMP study. In
addition to the above, details of an Action Plan for project specific R&R
and CSR should also be formulated and presented in the EIA-EMP. The aforesaid
Action Plan should be dovetailed to the Jharia Action Plan.
(ii) The
Integrated EIA-EMP should incorporate an Environmental Action Plan for
mitigating the environmental degradation existing in the cluster and for
improvement of the environmental quality (air, water and land) so that the region
(Dhanbad), which presently critically polluted, shows discernible improvement of
its environmental quality.
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Annexure-1
PARTICIPATION OF 69th EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL MINING) IN THE MEETING HELD ON 28-29th
APRIL 2010 ON COAL SECTOR PROJECTS
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1. Shri A Balraj … … … … Chairman
2. Prof. C.R.Babu … … …… … Vice-Chairman
3. Shri T.K. Dhar … … … … Member
4. Shri V.K. Singh … … … Member
5. Dr. Sudhakar Reddy … … .. Member
6. Shri K. Gowrappan (2nd
day) … … … Member
7. Prof. Rama Rao … … … … Member
8. Dr. T. Chandini … … … Director, MOEF
9. Dr. Rubab Jaffer … … … … … Scientific
Officer, MOEF
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Annexure-2
PARTICIPANTS OF 68th MEETING OF EXPERT
APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL MINING) HELD ON 28th -29th
APRIL 2010 ON COAL MINING PROJECTS
1. M/s
C.T. Mining Pvt. Ltd.
1. Dr.C.S.Rao, Rungta Mines
2. Shri S.K. Aggarwal, Rungta Mines
3. Shri Dayal Chand, GM (CA), RML
4. Shri Sumit Chauhan, M/s Sunflag Iron
Ltd.
5. Shri G.P. Sharma, Mgr. (Env.), RML
6. Shri B.D. Sharma, MINMEC
7. Dr. Marisha Sharma, MINMEC
8. Ms. Mukta Singh, Env.
2. M/s Jharkhand
Integrated Power Ltd.
1. Shri Vijay
Katchroo, Director, JIPL
2. Shri N.C.
Verma, M/s Gondwana Tech
3. Shri
Rajiv Saxena, VP, RPL
4. Shri
Jagat Paikara
5. Shri
Alok Srivastava
6. Dr.I.N.Rao,
Asst. V.P., RPL
7. Shri
Bimal Baral
3. M/s A.P.GENCO
1. Shri P. Ramakrishna, APGENCO
2. Shri G. Srinivasa Rao, APGENCO
4. M/s
Singareni Collieries Co.
1. Shri DLR Prasad, SCCL, Dir (PP)
2. Shri Sarath Kumar, SCCL, Dy. Manager
(Env.)
3. Dr. Durga Prasad, SCCL, RO,
5. M/s HINDALCO
1. Shri V. Srinivasan
2. Shri T.K. Mishra
3. Shri Rajesh Kanurgo, Consultant
4. Shri N.K. Singh, Consultant
5. Shri A.P. Hota, Consultant
6. Shri N.K. Singh, Consultant
7. Shri PRS Mani, GM, HINDALCO
8. Shri Vinod K Verma, Dy. G.M. HINDALCO
6. M/s Western
Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri
Om prakash, Director (T), WCL
2. Shri
S.K. Jagnaniya, RD, CMPDI
3. Shri
A.C.Ray, CE
4. Shri
K. Chakraborty, CME
5. Shri
A.D. Jamkar, HOD (Env.), CMPDI
6. Shri
Anand Mohan, HOD (Geology), CMPDI
7. M/s Jayeswals Neco Industries Ltd.
1. Shri M.B. Mathur, Advisor
2. Shri H.R. Kalhani, GM
3. Shri Sanjeev Munjal, DGM
4. Shri Shantanu, Consultant
5. Shri Alok Ranjan, Engineer
8. M/s South
Eastern Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri
Gopal Singh, Director, SECL
2. Shri
R.N. Biswas, CMPDI
3. Shri
M. Bhattacharya, SECL
9. M/s
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.
1. Shri D.C. Jha, Director (T)
2. Dr.E.V.R.Raju, SE (Env.)
3. Shri Amit Ray, SOM
4. Shri V.K. Sinha, Reg. Director, CMPDI
5. Shri A.N. Bahadur, CME
6. Shri P.P. Gupta, GM (P&P)
7. Shri L.Khare, Dy. M. (System)
10. M/s
Central Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri
Sumit Ghosh, CGM (E&F), CCL
2. Shri V.K. Pandey, Dy SE (Env.), CMPDI
3. Shri J.K. Goel, GM (env.), CMPDI
4. Shri V.K. Rai, CMPDI
5. Shri Uma Shankar, CME, CMPDI
6. Shri B.K. Sharma, Dy. Chief Egr., CCL
7. Shri Prabhu Prasad, Supt. Geologist (H)
11. M/s Eastern Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri N. Kumar, Director (P&P), ECL
2. Shri B.N. Basu, ECL
3. Shri R. Pandit, ECL
4. Shri G. Prasad, CMPDI
5. Shri A. Shekhar, CMPDI
6. Shri P. Prasad, CMPDI
12. M/s Sasan
Power Ltd.
13. M/s M.P.
State Mining Corp. Ltd.
14. M/s Rathi Steel and Power Ltd.
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