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SUMMARY RECORD OF THE 7^TH MEETING OF EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING PROJECTS CONSTITUTED UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006.

The 7^th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Environmental Impact Assessment of Mining Projects of the Ministry of Environment and Forests was held on September 28 - 30, 2010. The list of participants is annexed.

After welcoming the Committee Members, discussion on each of the agenda items was taken up ad-seriatim.

Item No. 1:

1.1 Confirmation of the minutes of the 6th Meeting.

The minutes of the 6th meeting were confirmed as circulated.

1.2 Follow up action on the recommendations of EAC:

The Member Secretary informed the Committee that while action is being taken to process the cases for issues of TORs and grant of environmental clearance as per the recommendations of EAC, however, in respect of the projects which are located in the core zone of Elephant Reserve and recommended by the EAC, such cases were referred to the Wildlife Division / IGF and Director (Project Elephant) who have made certain observations which are yet to be resolved and addressed. Till such time, these cases namely; the four projects of SAIL (Chiriya Mine Lease), the proposal of M/s Rameshwara Jute etc. are being closed and delisted from the pending list. The Committee took note of the same and observed that matter may be resolved early for taking a final view in the matter.

Item No. 2: Consideration of the Proposals listed in the Agenda:

2.1 Thimmappanagudi Iron Ore Mine of M/s Mysore Minerals Ltd at Thimmappanagudi Village, Sandur Taluk, District Bellary, Karnataka (Reconsideration Case)

The consideration of the proposal was deferred to the next meeting at the request of the project proponent.

2.2 Janekunta Iron Ore Mine of M/s Sri V. Venkateshulu, Village Janekunta, District Bellary, Karnataka (Consultant: M/s Transit Surveys, Bellary)

The proposal was considered by the Committee and the proponent made a presentation on the same. The proposal is for enhancement of production of iron ore from 0.01 million TPA to 1.02 million TPA. It is a violation case. The additional TORs for this project were prescribed on 14th May, 2008. The public hearing has been held on 7.4.2010. The mine lease area is 56.739 ha, which is reported to be wasteland. No forestland is involved in the project. The earlier EC for 0.01 million TPA capacity was granted on 5.3.2001. The mine working will be opencast mechanized involving drilling and blasting. Life of mine is 13 years. The water requirement is estimated as 214 kld, which will be obtained from groundwater. The groundwater table is reported to vary between 500 m AMSL – 550 m AMSL. The ultimate working depth will be up to 800 m AMSL. Mine working will not intersect groundwater table. It has been reported that at the conceptual stage, an area of 9.8 ha will be used for dumping of waste. It was also reported that the mineral storage and mine infrastructure will be located outside the mine lease; however, no details in this regard such as location, extent of land requirement etc. were furnished.

Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee sought information on the following:-

(i) Details of the area outside the mine lease (the extent of land required, its distance from mine lease, existing land usage, its ownership etc.) to be used for infrastructure and mineral storage should be given.

(ii) A report on the status of compliance of the earlier EC conditions should be furnished.

(iii) Year-wise production from 1994 onwards should be given.

(iv) A note on the method used to arrive at the mineral reserves may be given. This aspect may be re-examined and details furnished. The life of the mine may also be re-checked based on the mineral reserves.

(v) It is observed that the mine bench starts from the mine lease boundary which is not permitted. This aspect may be looked into and the correct information in this regard may be provided. If need be, the mine plan may also be got modified accordingly and submitted.

(vi) The ambient air quality data was observed to be older than three years. Further, it was also observed that there is no monitoring station in the pre-dominant downwind direction and within 500 m of the mine lease. Keeping all these in view, at least one month AAQ data may be generated afresh and submitted. The data so generated should be compared with the earlier data.

(vii) Information relating to charge per delay should be furnished.

(viii) As per the approved mine plan, the area for waste dump is 7.2 ha; however, as per the presentation, the area for waste dump is 9.8 ha. The height of the waste dump is also not in conformity with the approved mine plan. The data may be reconciled and furnished. Wherever necessary, modification in mine plan, as may be required, should be made and got approved and submitted.

(ix) A copy of the commitment obtained from the Competent Authority regarding drawal of requisite quantity of water should be furnished.

(x) Details regarding size and capacity of the settling pond and frequency of its desilting should be given.

(xi) Authenticated list of flora and fauna should be furnished.

(xii) Details of occupational health survey should inter-alia, include hazards identification, ranking of the hazards and their mitigation / remedy.

(xiii) English translation of written representation received should be provided.

(xiv) An action plan to address the issues raised during public hearing along with time frame and financial allocation should be furnished.

It was decided that the proponent will submit the response / information on the above-mentioned points by 15^th November, 2010 and simultaneously circulate the same to the Members of the EAC and thereafter the proposal will be considered by the EAC during its meeting to be held in December, 2010.

2.3 Baranda Laterite Mine of M/s Jaiprakash, Associated, located at Village Baranda, District Kachchh, Gujarat (Consultant: Min Mec Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi)

The proposal was considered by the Committee and the proponent made a presentation on the same. The proposal is for opening of a new mine for production of 36,000 TPA of Limestone for their captive use in the cement plant. The mine lease area is 400 ha. No forestland is involved. TOR for this project were prescribed on 25^th June, 2008. Public hearing has been held on 23.2.2010. The life of the mine is 300 years. Ultimate working depth will be 24 mRL. Water requirement is 30 kld, which will be met from their existing desalination plant at a distance of about 20 km. Mine working will be manual without involving drilling and blasting. Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary is reported to be at a distance of 2.48 km. Proponent has submitted a copy of the letter dated 20^th September, 2010 from Chief Wildlife Warden along with a map showing the location of the mine with respect to the sanctuary. The proponent have also submitted a copy of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 18.4.2001 in the special leave to the appeal (civil) no. 13658/1996 in the matter of Consumer Education and Research Society Vs Union of India and others wherein, it has been directed as:

“These are applications by Gujarat Anjan Cement for necessary permission to allow them to have their activities. Pursuance to the order of this Court, a supplementary report has been submitted by the expert committee, and expert committee has indicated that the proposed mining area is 2.5 km away from the old boundary of the Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary. It has also indicated that even though the Sanghi Industry is within the old boundary area of Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary, the Anjan Cement is much beyond the old boundary. Today, we have permitted the Sanghi Cement to start their activities. In this view of the mater, we see no justification for refusing the prayer of Gujarat Anjan Cement subject to; however, getting necessary clearance from the environmental authorities as well as the forest authorities, and any other authority whose permission is needed under the law in question. We accordingly direct that the appropriate authorities may consider the application of Gujarat Anjan Cement and deal with the same in accordance with law”.

In the context of the above order, it was also clarified by the proponent that the Gujarat Anjan Cement Ltd has been renamed as Jaypee Gujarat Cement Plant. The Committee also observed that the above said order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court mentions about a distance of 2.5 km from the sanctuary whereas the distance of the mine lease as reported by the project proponent is 2.48 km. In view of the same, the Committee desired that a clear distance of 2.5 km from the sanctuary shall be left un-worked in conformity with the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The ultimate working depth will be 24 mRL. The groundwater table during post monsoon is reported to be at 14 mRL. Mine working will not intersect groundwater table. The ambient air quality data as presented showed that the air quality is within prescribed limits. An area of 16.5 ha will be covered under plantation during the lease period. The issues raised during public hearing were also considered. It was categorically stated that there is no court case pending against the project.

Based on the presentation made and discussion held, the Committee recommended the project for environmental clearance subject to following conditions:-

(i) No working shall be carried out in any part of the mine lease, which falls within 2.5 km of the sanctuary.

(ii) The plantation schedule shall be so worked out that the plantation towards the sanctuary side will be taken up forthwith in the first phase.

2.4 Kharai, Harudi, Jadva, Vaghapadhar Limestone Mines of M/s Jaiprakash Associates Ltd., located at Village Vayor, District Kutchh, Gujarat (Consultant: Min Mec Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi)

The proposal was considered by the Committee and the proponent made a presentation on the same. The proposal is for opening of a new mine for production of 6.8 million TPA of Limestone for their captive use in the cement plant. The mine lease area is 2831.61 ha spread over four blocks namely Kharai, Harudi, Jadva and Vaghapadhar. No forestland is involved. TOR for this project were prescribed on 5^th February, 2008. Public hearing has been held on 23.2.2010. The life of the mine is 68 years. Ultimate working depth will be 10.75 m bgl. Water requirement is 204 kld, which will be met from their existing desalination plant. Mine working will be mechanized using surface miners. No blasting is involved. Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary is reported to be at a distance of 3 km. Proponent has submitted a copy of the letter dated 20^th September, 2010 from Chief Wildlife Warden along with a map showing the location of the mine with respect to the sanctuary. The proponent has also submitted a copy of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 18.4.2001 in the special leave to the appeal (civil) no. 13658/1996 in the matter of Consumer Education and Research Society Vs Union of India and others wherein, it has been directed as:

In the context of the above order, it was also clarified by the proponent that the Gujarat Anjan Cement Ltd has been renamed as Jaypee Gujarat Cement Plant. The ultimate working depth will be 7.5 m bgl. The groundwater table is reported to be at 14 m bgl. Mine working will not intersect groundwater table. The ambient air quality data as presented showed that the air quality is within prescribed limits. However, the noise level in the Kharai village were observed to be on a higher side. Out of the total lease area, an area of 405.64 ha to be left undisturbed will be covered under plantation. At the end of the mine life, an area of 2424.55 ha will be converted into water body. The issues raised during public hearing were also considered. It was categorically stated that there is no court case pending against the project.

Based on the presentation made and discussion held, the Committee recommended the project for environmental clearance.

2.5 Rampara-Kukras-Bhetali-Anandpara Lime Stone Mine of M/s Ambuja Cement, located at Village Rampara, Tehsils - Veraval and Sutrapada, District Junagadh, Gujarat (Consultant: Vimta Labs Ltd., Hyderabad)

The proposal was considered by the Committee and the proponent made a presentation on the same. The proposal is for enhancement of production of limestone from 1.0 million TPA to 2.0 million TPA. The earlier environment clearance for 1.0 million TPA was granted on 25.4.2005. TOR for this project were prescribed on 25.6.2008. Public hearing has been held on 5.2.2010. The mine lease area is 310.329 ha. No forestland is involved. It was stated by the proponent that the limestone from this mine will be to meet their captive requirement of the cement plant. It has been necessitated due to depletion of reserves in the existing mine. The total production from all the mines put together will be limited to 6.5 million TPA. Mine working will be opencast mechanized using surface miners. Life of mine is 9 years. Present working depth varies between 46.16 m AMSL – 61.3 m AMSL. The ultimate working depth will vary between 33.25 m AMSL – 51.55 m AMSL. Mine working will intersect groundwater table. However, it was stated by the proponent that the working will be scheduled in such a manner that working will always be carried out above water table without pumping of groundwater. At the end of the mine life, an area of 21.58 ha will be covered under greenbelt and an area of 270.47 ha will be converted into pasture land / demo farm / plantation. An area of 9.6 ha will be converted into water body. The baseline ambient air quality was observed to be within prescribed limits. The water requirement is estimated as 105 kld, which will be met from harvested rainwater and from the nearby villages. The issues raised during public hearing were also considered. The Committee also took note of the legal notice received in the Ministry from Shri Nimish M. Kapadia, Advocate, Gujarat High Court against the project and felt that it would be appropriate to obtain the report of the Regional Office as already requested by the Ministry. For the purpose, it was felt that the Regional Office may be requested to expedite their report.

Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee sought information on the following:-

(i) NOC from the concerned Panchyats regarding use of goucher land involved in the project for mining.

(ii) Scheme as to how the working will be restricted to above water table without resorting to pumping of groundwater.

(iii) Time series data of groundwater table as also the salinity levels.

(iv) Action plan to address the issues raised during public hearing.

It was decided that the proponent will submit the response / information on the above-mentioned points by 15^th October, 2010 and simultaneously circulate the same to the Members of the EAC and thereafter the proposal will be considered by the EAC during its meeting to be held in October, 2010.

2.6 Jharbeda Limestone & Dolomite Mine of M/s G.S. Sharma & Others, village Jharbeda, District Sundargarh, Orissa (TOR)

The proposal was considered by the Committee to determine the Terms of Reference (TOR) for undertaking detailed EIA study for the purpose of obtaining environmental clearance in accordance with the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006. For this purpose, the proponent had submitted information in the prescribed format (Form-1) along with pre-feasibility report.

It was observed that the proposal as submitted was for a different capacity of production, while during presentation, the production capacity was at a variance and no prior intimation was given in this regard. The Committee requested the proponent to submit their revised proposal. Consideration of the proposal in its present form was therefore deferred.

2.7 Proposed Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant of M/s International Minerals Trading Company Pvt. Ltd., Village Matkambeda, District Keonjhar, Orissa (Consultant: S.S. Environics (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar)

The proposal is for setting up of an iron ore beneficiation plant having a capacity of 1.8 million TPA throughput. The land requirement for the project is estimated as 28.32 ha, which will be located in the Matkambeda Industrial Estate of IDCO, Orissa. It was observed that the said industrial estate has not been subjected to environment clearance and hence the project would not qualify for exemption from public hearing, although it is to be located in industrial estate. The low grade iron ore as raw material will be obtained from the dumps of nearby mines. The water requirement for the plant as make up water is estimated as 61 m3/hr, which will be obtained from Karo river. The power requirement is estimated as 6 – 7 MW, which will be obtained from NESCO.

Based on the information furnished and presentation made, the Committee prescribed the following TORs for undertaking detailed EIA study:-

(i) The alternate sites considered, the relative merits and demerits and the reasons for selecting the proposed site may be furnished. In particular, the impacts of the mineral beneficiation activity on neighbouring units co-located/to be co-located in the Industrial Estate shall be anticipated and presented in the EIA.

(ii) Details of the technology and process involved in the project may be furnished.

(iii) The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the project area and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc should be for the life of the project.

(iv) Size distribution of the iron ore with percentage weight shall also be done to assess the source of fugitive dust emission of the ore feed to the plant.

(v) Measures to manage the under size / over-size waste from the feed ore shall be provided.

(vi) Details of the solid waste to be generated and its management. It may clearly be shown whether there will be any tailing pond as part of this project. If so, adequacy of the tailing pond for the life of the beneficiation plant should be provided with supporting data and documentation. Design and capacity of tailing pond to protect against overflow from the tailing pond during heavy rainfall. The provision of lining, nature of lining with supporting permeability studies to be provided. If no tailing pond is proposed, feasibility of waste disposal and its management should be given in detail. The related environmental issues associated with such technology should also be discussed in the EIA report. Management of fines and mitigation measures to control these fines from getting airborne should also be discussed.

(vii) Land use of the study area delineating Industrial Estate, forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements, other ecological and industrial features may be provided.

(viii) The land requirement should be optimized and furnished.

(ix) Land use plan of the project area should be prepared to encompass pre-operational, operational and post operational phases may be provided.

(x) Location of the proposed plant w.r.t. the source of raw material and mode of transportations of the ore from mines to the beneficiation plant should be provided.

(xi) Treatment process of run of mine ore and the fines/waste dump should be explained.

(xii) Estimation of the fines going into the washings and its management should be given.

(xiii) Details of the equipment, settling pond etc. should be provided.

(xiv) Detailed material balance should be provided.

(xv) Source of raw material and its transportation should be given. Steps proposed to be taken to protect the ore from getting air borne to be given.

(xvi) Management and disposal of tailings and closure plan of the tailing pond, if any, after the project is over should be provided.

(xvii) Biological as well as health impact of fines and other dust generated in the plant should be studied with reference to National (CPCB) norms and preferably International Standards (WHO and ILO standards). The proposed mitigation measures with EMP should also be provided.

(xviii) Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife corridors, Tiger/Elephant reserves (existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated. Necessary clearance, if any, as may be applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned above should be obtained from the State Wildlife Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished.

(xix) A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based on field survey clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary plan for their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost.

(xx) R&R plan / compensation details for the project affected people, if any, be provided.

(xxi) Collection of one season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air quality (PM₁₀, SO₂ and NOx), water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location of the monitoring stations should be justified. Date wise collected baseline AAQ data should form part of EIA and EMP report. There should be at least one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction.

(xxii) Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and input parameters used for modeling should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map.

(xxiii) The water requirement for the project, its availability and source to be furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the project should also be indicated.

(xxiv) Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the project should be provided.

(xxv) Details of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the project.

(xxvi) Impact of the project on the water quality both surface and groundwater should be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required, should be provided.

(xxvii) Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, in the project to be provided.

(xxviii)Quantity of solid waste generation, if any, should be estimated and details for its disposal and management should be provided.

(xxix) Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project should be evaluated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the project in the present road network (including those outside the project area) and whether it is capable of handling the increased load should be estimated. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government, if any, should be covered.

(xxx) Details of the infrastructure facilities to be provided for the workers.

(xxxi) Phase-wise plan of greenbelt development, plantation and compensatory afforestation clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done should be given.

(xxxii) Occupational health impact of project should be anticipated and prevention measures initiated. Details in this regard should be provided.

(xxxiii)Occupational health impact of the project. Details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP.

(xxxiv)Measures of socio economic influence to the local community proposed to be provided by project proponent. As far as possible, quantitative dimension to be given.

(xxxv) Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts due to the project.

(xxxvi)Risk assessment and disaster management plan, which should inter-alia include breach of tailing pond, if any, pipeline failure and over flow from the tailing pond etc., if any, proposed in the project.

(xxxvii) Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same along with time bound action plan to implement the same should be provided.

(xxxviii) Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed by any Court of Law against the project should be given.

(xxxix) The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt out.

Besides the above, the below mentioned general points should also be followed:-

a) All documents to be properly referenced with index, page numbers and continuous page numbering.

b) Where data are presented in the report especially in tables, the period in which the data were collected and the sources should be indicated.

c) Where the documents provided in a language other than English, an English translation should be provided.

d) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects as devised earlier by the Ministry shall also be filled and submitted.

e) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4^th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry should also be followed.

The EIA report should also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features, drainage and mining area, clearly showing the land features of the adjoining area.

After preparing the draft EIA (as per the generic structure prescribed in Appendix-III of the EIA Notification, 2006) covering the above mentioned issues, the proponent will get the public hearing conducted and take further necessary action for obtaining environmental clearance in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the EIA Notification, 2006.

2.8 Proposed Manganese Ore Mining of M/s S. Venkata Narayana Reddy, Village Hamlet of Diguvamedangi village, Saluru Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh (Consultant: Vision Labs, Hyderabad)

The proposal is for opening of a new mine for production of 5,400 TPA of manganese ore. The mine lease area is 21.77 ha. It has been considered as Category ‘A’ project because of its location at a distance of 8.5 km from the inter-state boundary of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. No forestland is involved. Gomukhi Nadi is flowing at a distance of 1.2 km. Mine working will be opencast manual. Water requirement is 6 kld, which will be obtained from surface water.

Based on the information furnished and presentation made, the Committee prescribed the following TORs for undertaking detailed EIA study:-

(i) A copy of the document in support of the fact that the proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine should be given.

(ii) All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and public hearing should be compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its management and mining technology and should be in the name of the lessee.

(iii) The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc should be for the life of the mine / lease period.

(iv) Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features should be indicated.

(v) Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass pre-operational, operational and post operational phases and submitted. The area for dumping of waste should be so selected that it is away from the river side.

(vi) Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden Necessary clearance, if any, as may be applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned above, should be obtained from the State Wildlife Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished.

(vii) A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based on field survey clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary plan for their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost.

(viii) Impact of change of land use should be given.

(ix) R&R plan / compensation details for the project affected people should be furnished. While preparing the R&R plan, the National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs / STs and other weaker sections, need based sample survey, family-wise, should be undertaken to assess their requirement and action programmes integrating the sectoral programme of line departments of the State Government.

(x) One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air quality (PM₁₀, SO₂ and NOx), water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ data so collected presented date-wise in the EIA and EMP report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location of the monitoring stations should be justified. Date wise collected baseline AAQ data should form part of EIA and EMP report. There should be at least one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction.

(xi) Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and input parameters used for modeling should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map.

(xii) The water requirement for the project, its availability and source to be furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the project should also be indicated.

(xiii) Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the project should be provided.

(xiv) Details of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the project should be given.

(xv) Impact of the project on the water quality both surface and groundwater should be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required should be provided.

(xvi) Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect groundwater. Necessary data and documentation in this regard may be provided. In case the working will intersect groundwater table, a detailed hydro geological study should be undertaken and report furnished. Necessary permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working below ground water and for pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished.

(xvii) Details of first order stream, if any passing through lease area and modification/ diversion proposed, if any and the impact of the same on the hydrology should be brought out.

(xviii) Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, in the project should be provided.

(xix) Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. should be provided both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the same.

(xx) Quantity of solid waste generation to be estimated and details for its disposal and management should be provided. The quality, volumes and methodology planned for removal and utilisation (preferably concurrently) of top soil should be indicated. Details of backfilling proposed, if any, should also be given. It may be clearly indicated that out of the total waste generated during the mine life, how much quantity would be backfilled and how much quantity would be disposed off in the form of external dump (number of dumps, their height, terraces etc. to be brought out).

(xxi) The reclamation plan, post mine land use and progressive greenbelt development plan shall be prepared in tabular form (prescribed format) and submitted.

(xxii) Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project should be indicated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the project in the present road network (including those outside the project area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the increased load. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government) should be covered.

(xxiii) Details of the infrastructure facilities to be provided for the mine workers should be included in the EIA report.

(xxiv) Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Rehabilitation of mined out area (with plans and with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA report.

(xxv) Phase-wise plan of greenbelt development, plantation and compensatory afforestation should be charted, clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation and the species to be planted.

(xxvi) Occupational health impact of project should be anticipated and prevention measures initiated. Details in this regard including manganese poisoning should be provided. Details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP.

(xxvii) Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community proposed to be provided by project proponent should be indicated. As far as possible, quantitative dimensions may be given with time frame for implementation.

(xxviii)Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts which, should inter-alia, include the impact due to change of land use, due to loss of agricultural land and grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts including that due to manganese poisoning besides other impacts of the projects.

(xxix) Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same along with time bound action plan to implement the same should be provided.

(xxx) Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed by any Court of Law against the project should be given.

(xxxi) The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt out.

Besides the above, the below mentioned general points should also be followed:-

a) All documents to be properly referenced with index, page numbers and continuous page numbering.

b) Where data are presented in the report especially in tables, the period in which the data were collected and the sources should be indicated.

c) Where the documents provided are in a language other than English, an English translation should be provided.

d) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects as devised earlier by the Ministry shall also be filled and submitted.

e) Approved mine plan along with copy of the approval letter for the proposed capacity should also be submitted.

f) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4^th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry should also be followed.

The EIA report should also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features, drainage and mining area, (ii) geological maps and sections and (iii) sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any, clearly showing the land features of the adjoining area.

2.9 Proposed Silica Sand Mine of M/s Hanuman Minerals, Village Loddipalli Mandal Orvakal, District Kurnool, A.P. (Consultant: Global Enviro Labs, Hyderabad)

The proposal is for opening of a new mine for production of 65,000 TPA of silica sand. The mine lease area is 153.097 ha. No forestland is involved. Mine working will be manual opencast involving drilling and blasting. Ultimate pit limit will be 4 m bgl. Groundwater table is at 60 m bgl. Mine working will not intersect groundwater table. Water requirement is 8.5 kld, which will be met from bore well. No washing plant is proposed as part of this project.

Based on the information furnished and presentation made, the Committee prescribed the following TORs for undertaking detailed EIA study:-

(i) A copy of the document in support of the fact that the proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine should be given.

(v) Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass pre-operational, operational and post operational phases and submitted.

(vi) Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden Necessary clearance, if any, as may be applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned above should be obtained from the State Wildlife Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished.

(viii) Impact of change of land use should be given.

(x) One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air quality (PM₁₀, PM_2.5,SO₂ and NOx), water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ data so collected presented date-wise in the EIA and EMP report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location of the monitoring stations should be justified. Date wise collected baseline AAQ data should form part of EIA and EMP report. There should be at least one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical composition for free silica should be given.

(xiii) Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the project should be provided.

(xiv) Details of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the project should be given.

(xv) Impact of the project on the water quality both surface and groundwater should be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required should be provided.

(xvii) Details of first order stream, if any passing through lease area and modification/ diversion proposed, if any and the impact of the same on the hydrology should be brought out.

(xviii) Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, in the project to be provided.

(xix) Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table should be provided both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the same.

(xxi) The reclamation plan, post mine land use and progressive greenbelt development plan shall be prepared in tabular form (prescribed format) and submitted.

(xxii) Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project should be indicated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the project in the present road network (including those outside the project area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the increased load. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government, if any, should be covered.

(xxiii) Details of the infrastructure facilities to be provided for the mine workers should be included in the EIA report.

(xxiv) Conceptual post mine land use and Reclamation and Rehabilitation of mined out area (with plans and with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA report.

(xxv) Phase-wise plan of greenbelt development, plantation and compensatory afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation and the species to be planted.

(xxvii) Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community proposed to be provided by project proponent. As far as possible, quantitative dimension may be given with time frame for implementation.

(xxviii)Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts which, should inter-alia also include the impact due to change of land use, due to loss of agricultural land and grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts besides other impacts of the projects.