MINUTES OF 35th EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE (EAC) (THERMAL & COAL MINING) MEETING HELD ON 17th-18th
OCTOBER 2011 IN PARYAVARAN BHAWAN, CGO
COMPLEX, LODI ROAD, NEW DELHI.
The 35TH
meeting of the reconstituted EAC (T &C) was held on 17th-18th October 2011 in of Paryavaran Bhawan, C.G.O Complex,
The minutes of the 33rd meeting of EAC
(T&C) held on 26th-27th
September 2011 was confirmed subject to the
following corrections:
(i) Item
No. 3:
(ii) Item 7,
(iii) Item
14: Last line: Introduce the following sentence: “In view of the fact that 60%
increase in the proposed capacity, the
Committee desired that the proponents get examined adequacy and stability of the existing system and
structurals for the extra load. The Committee also desired for mechanised conveyors/solo railway wagon loading
system.
(iv) Item No.
15, introduce the following line: “Both Parties, namely M/s WCL and M/s MAHAGENCO should be involved in Joint
sampling at both ends and should be included in the FSA.”
The agenda items were taken up as given below:
1. Patherdih NLW (Non-Linked Washery) Coking Coal
Washery (Grade IV) (Nominal capacity 5 MTPA and 6.5 MTPA peak) of M/s Bharat
Coking Coal Ltd., located in village Patherdih, Jharia Coalfields, dist.
Dhanbad, Jharkhand (EC based on TOR granted on 23.09.2010)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposed Patherdih Coal Washery of 5 MTPA capacity (normative) and 6.5
MTPA (peak) is to be located near cluster X group of mines in a non-coal
bearing area in south-east Jharia Coalfields. River Damodar is at the
distance of 3.5 km. The washery is to be
operated on “Build–Operate & Maintain“ (BOM) concept. The land of 12 ha
area consisting of mainly agricultural land is in the possession of BCCL. No
forestland is involved. Of the total area of 12 ha, 3.056ha is for
washery plant/workshop/building, 2.85 ha is for stockyard for storing clean coal,
and rejects, 0.25ha is for ETP, 1.2 ha is for roads, 0.25 ha is for truck parking, 0.434 ha for others (stores, security post, canteen, toilets,
laboratory, car shed, electric sub-station, miscellaneous), 3.96 ha is for
green belt, The capacity of the coal
washery is 16,000 TPD. It was informed that raw coal with an average ash
content of 42% would be obtained from Rajapur OCP (61%). The washery would
produce metallurgical clean coal (1.12 MTPA) of 18+ 0.5% ash content for
use in steel plants at Durgapur, Bokaro and Rourkela and power grade coal (2.58
MTPA) of an ash content of 39.93% for use in thermal coal for power generation
and coal rejects of 1.3 MTPA of > 60% ash content to be utilised in an FBC
based Thermal Power Plant. Raw coal and washed coal to be obtained by rail from
Patherdih Railway Station. The washery is based on the concept of
zero-discharge and is a closed water recovery circuit process. Technology
to be used is Heavy Media Cyclone (wet process comprising crushing, screening,
washing and handling). Make-up water
requirement is 1950 m3/d. It was explained that water would be recovered by use
of Filter Press. The slurry generated in slurry fines would be recovered and
the decanted water would be re-circulated. Source of water is adjoining Jealgora mine near the washery. It
was informed that the standby water supply arrangement shall be made from
The Committee desired that all storage areas should
be covered as sheds as coal dust is hazardous to the health of workforce
working in washery/area. Preventive measures should be taken for suppression of
dust. The Committee decided that all transfer and conveyor system, chutes
should be closed. There should be no fugitive emissions of fine coal particles
form the washery operations and from transfer points. The Committee
desired that a 50m width green belt should be developed with 3-tier plantation
using a mix of species. The Committee
desired that the people displaced under JAP requiring R&R should be given
priority for employment and local people should be given preference for both
skilled and unskilled jobs. Training/skill development should form a part of
the CSR for providing employment. The Committee also desired that
provision of treated drinking water supply to the people of nearby villages be
taken up under CSR. The Committee
desired that details of a long-term MOU for use of coal rejects in an FBC based
TPP should be furnished for further consideration. The Committee also desired
that details of activities proposed under CSR and budgetary provision thereof
be furnished to Ministry.
2. Installation of Pyrite Treatment Plant in
Surkha (North) Lignite Mine Project (3 MTPA) of M/s Gujarat Mineral Development
Corporation Ltd., located in village Surkha, Tehsil Ghogha, District Bhavnagar,
Gujarat- Further consideration of Modification of EC granted on dated
07.05.2007
The
proponent made a presentation. The proposal was considered in the EAC meeting
held on 24th -25th January 2011 and the details/clarifications sought were
further considered. It was informed that Surkha North Lignite Mine
project was granted EC on 07.05.2007 and lignite production in Surkha (North)
lignite mine at 3 MTPA rated capacity started in December 2008. However, pyrite
nodules began to show up as impurities
in lignite seams as intermittent bands to the extent of 4% which is an
estimated 80,000 TPA, which is about 9T/600T of lignite (400T of pyrite/day), which
required separation. Since a Pyrite Plant was not included in the EIA-EMP
Report of earlier project as pyrite nodules did not show up in the GR the present proposal is for obtaining MOEF
approval for installation if a Pyrite Removal Plant and choosing an appropriate
technology for pyrite removal. It was also
stated that the friable, low size
The Committee was of the considered view that X-Ray technology
presented appeared to be an inappropriate technology. The Committee observed
that both X–rays and Y-rays radiation are hazardous. The Committee was of the
view that the proposed Ardee Sort module Technology would not be suitable due
to its adverse impact on the environment as whole. The Committee desired that
proponent may contact Dr R.N. Patra, CMD, Indian Rare Earths Ltd., Mumbai for
further consultation on the matter. The Committee stated that the use of pyrite (FeS2) by manufacturers of sulphuric
acid, fertilizers requires to be examined. The Committee decided that advance treatment using radio active technology is
not required for such small quantity of separation of pyrite from lignite. The
Committee desired that physical process for separation of pyrite from lignite
would be preferable and should be adopted. The Committee was of the view
that technologies such as density separation, gravity separation, etc need to
be explored in greater detail. The Committee noted that ESP which requires
grinding incurring high capital costs and use of bag filters may also not be
suitable as lignite with 40-50%
moisture and sticky fines may choke the bag filters and lignite dust may be
emitted in ambient air. The Committee also suggested that the proponent may
consult Dr. N.P.H.Padmanabhan, Ore
Dressing Group, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research,
Begumpet, Hyderabad, Neyveli Lignite Corp., and other such proponents of
beneficiation plants who have adopted similar technology for separation of
pyrite from lignite may be consulted on
the above issue. The Committee observed that GMDC has outsourced scouting of
appropriate technology to its consultants which is not advisable.
The
Committee decided to further reconsider the project for modification of EC
condition after receipt of the aforesaid details
3. Bithnok Lignite Mine Project (2.1 MTPA)
of M/s Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd. to be located at Bithnok, District
The
proposal is for opening a new Bithnok Lignite Mine Project (2.1 MTPA) of
M/s Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd. to be located at Bithnok, District
Bikaner, Rajasthan. The proposal was last considered in the EAC (T&C)
meeting held on 18th -19th July 2011 and the
details/clarifications sought by the EAC were further considered.
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that there are no surface water bodies of significance found in the area. It
was informed that the area consists of a few 1st and 2nd
order ephemeral streams. The average rainfall is 280mm. There are a
few ephemeral streams outside the core zone, creating a series of depressions/natural
water bodies which are seasonal in nature. There are ‘baowl’ type of ponds for
people outside the ML which have a natural clayey layer which does not permit
percolation of rainwater to lower layers. A conceptual plan for protection of drainage found in the area has been
prepared. An estimated total of 7442 m3/year of rain water would be collected. The
Committee was informed that the surface drains and the rain water bodies in the
mine area would be re-coursed to the nearest inland depressions found/created
to collect maximum rain water during active mining. Further, surface tanks and check
dams would also be constructed at suitable locations in the study area with a
view to augmenting the water availability. Surplus mine discharge water would be
used for recharging the area. Soil and water quality study would be carried out
before and after the monsoon in and around evaporation ponds. Kanker and
Bentonite would be used for pond lining to prevent leakage. As per a study
carried out by RSMML, pond leakage was found to be limited to 6 inches. It was
stated that continuous monitoring of pond leakage would be carried out by
collecting samples around the ponds. The proponent assured that there would
zero discharge from the desalination plant. It was stated that an MOU would be
entered with the suitable buyer for the sodium salts produced from the brine
sludge both from the evaporation ponds and from the RO unit at the time of
implementation of project. It was stated that salt generation from
dewatering leading to brine sludge would be only after 4 years. An MOU will be
entered thereafter. It was informed that brackish water left in mine void at
the post mining stage would have TDS levels of 15,000 mg/l. Of the total ML
area of 2658 ha, quarry area is 1135 ha of which the final pit would be 600 ha
area with a depth of 200m. It was stated that the matter has been reviewed and
it has been decided to reduce the final mine void to 130m depth. It was
informed that a provision of Rs 140 lakhs as capital costs and Rs 5/T of
lignite as revenue costs would be earmarked for CSR, and an additional Rs 30
lakhs for water conservation measures.
The Committee desired that natural ephemeral streams
in core zone should be protected and preserved and the local inhabitants should
be involved for storage of water. The Committee also desired that the “Badi”
(ponds) should be created in project area. The Committee
desired re-handling of
The Committee noted the plan to leave a void of 600ha
of 200m depth in the post mining stage, as a water body of a depth of 130m
leaving the top 70m of the void empty. The Committee further noted that the TDS
levels of the water in the void would be very high in the range of 15,000mg/l
and would be saline. The Committee desired that during the post-mining stage,
the void should be backfilled completely and a void of 30m depth should be left
in the decoaled area of 600 ha. The Committee also desired that the proponent
should work out the option of backfilling the void of 600ha up to ground level so
that no void would be left in post mining Stage. The Committee desired that the
details of re-handling of OB,
4. Lekhapani
Opencast Coalmine Project (0.25 MTPA in an ML area of 235 ha) of North Eastern
Coalfields of M/s Coal India Ltd., located in dist.
The
proposal is for opening a new Lekhapani Opencast Coalmine Project of 0.25 MTPA
capacity in an ML area of 235 ha in North Eastern Coalfields of M/s Coal India
Ltd. located in district
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the entire mining area of 235 ha consists of forest land, of which 228.15
ha is
It
was informed that it is proposed to temporarily dump
The Committee desired that the WL Plan ensures that
the mine site be also used as a corridor/path for elephants/wild animals reported/straying
into the area. The Committee also desired that a multi-disciplinary Environment
Cell should be established experts in Ecology, Wildlife and Sociology. They
should be involved in in-situ conservation. Activities under CSR could involve cultivation
and processing of Monga silk, and local cottage/small industries should be
encouraged for making products from indigenous materials available in the area.
The Committee desired that the provision proposed for CSR amounting to Rs 276 lakhs
should continue through the life of Lekhapani Opencast Coalmine Project and
Tikak Extn. OCP. The Committee requested that the proponent pursue obtaining forestry
clearance for the 235 ha forest land vide MOEF circular dated 9th
September 2011.
The Committee after discussions recommended that a
sub-committee consisting of Dr.C.R.Babu, Shri T.K.Dhar and Director, MOEF site would
visit the two projects for recommending site specific environmental measures to
be undertaken for the two projects for further consideration in the EAC.
5. Tikak Extn. OCP (0.2 MTPA in ML area of
192 ha) of North-Eastern Coalfields of M/s Coal India Ltd., district
The
proposal was earlier considered in EAC meeting held on 26th-27th
October 2010. The information sought by Committee has been presented. The proponent made a presentation. It was
informed that of the entire Mining Area of 192 ha,72 ha is of forest land (
The Committee after discussions recommended that a
sub-committee consisting of Dr. C. R. Babu, Shri T. K. Dhar and Director, MOEF would
site visit the two projects for recommending site specific environmental
measures to be undertaken for the two projects for further consideration in the
EAC.
6. Thesgora
Underground Coalmine Project of M/s Thesgora Coal Pvt. Ltd. dist. Chindwara,
M.P. (further consideration of TOR)
The proposal was last considered in the
EAC (T&C) meeting held on 22nd
-23rd March 2010, wherein
the proposal was recommended TOR. However, TOR was not granted by MOEF, as a
letter was received from the PCCF (WL), Govt. of M.P. stating that the Pench
Coalfields form a part of the Pench-Satpura Tiger Corridor and as a result, all
the proposals had been kept in abeyance until a formal report was received from
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). After the receipt of the Final
Report on the Tiger corridor from the Forest Wing of the MOEF in July 2011, the
proposal was included in the agenda for consideration in the EAC meetings on July
and August 2011, however, the proponent did not come for the meetings.
The proponent
appeared before the Committee; however, the Committee decided to not consider
the proposal as the copies of Form–I and pre-feasibility reports were not
received by the EAC members. Director, MOEF also informed that the address
given by the proponent also did not appear to be correct as no one could be
contacted at the official address given. The Committee decided to defer
consideration of the proposal.
7. Mandla (North)
Underground Coal Mining Project (1.5 MTPA) of M/s Jaiprakash Associates Ltd.,
Dist. Chindwara, M.P. (Further consideration of EC based on TOR granted on
18.03.2007 read with corrigendum dated 18.06.2008 and Modification of TOR dated
07.11.2008)
The
proposal was considered in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 18th
-19th July 2011 and the details/clarifications sought by the EAC
were further considered.
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the feasibility of dumping
The Committee
desired that an MOU should be entered with M/s WCL for using the void of
Thesgora OCP mine of M/s WCL for dumping of
8. West Bokaro Opencast Expansion Coal Mine
Project (7 MTPA to 9 MTPA in an ML area of 1740 ha) and Expansion of Washery
from 2.9 MTPA to 4 MTPA of M/s Tata Steel Ltd., Dist. Ramgarh, Jharkhand
(Further consideration of TOR)
The
project was earlier considered in EAC meeting held on 29th-30th August 2011 and the clarifications
sought by Committee were further considered.
The Proponent
made the presentation. The details of mine
development (existing) and proposed in the expansion project were presented on
a top sheet/ land use map.
|
|
Notified |
|
GM (JJ) (309.93 ha) |
|
|
Non-forestland (833.17 ha) |
GM (526 ha) |
|
Raiti (307.17 ha) |
|
|
TOTAL |
1740 ha |
The mine is being presently operated in 3 blocks
–SE, E, and AB in a combined area of 1411 ha. In addition, an area of 4.07 ha
is also available for overland conveyor. NE block would be opened for the
expansion project.
|
Name of Block |
Quarry area (ha) |
Land use of Quarry Area |
Infrastructure (ha) |
(ha) |
|
NE |
264 |
Forestland – 157.10 Non-forestland – 106.90 |
- |
- |
|
SE |
300 |
Forestland – 249.90 Non-forestland – 50.1 |
5.82 |
- |
|
E |
231.27 |
Forestland
-222.24 Non-forestland -9.03 |
8.13 |
37 |
|
AB |
615.73 |
Forestland – 218.94 Non-forestland – 396.79 |
10.73 |
82 |
|
TOTAL |
1411 |
1411 |
24.68 |
|
|
Overland conveyor (forestland) |
- |
- |
4.07 |
|
|
TOTAL (ha) |
1411 |
|
28.75 |
119 |
In addition, two external OB dumps of 37 ha for
Block E and 82 ha for
The proponent informed that the project also
involves High Wall mining. It was stated that sequential mining and restoration
would be undertaken in these quarries so that no external
The Committee desired that the proponent should
carry out sequential mining and a mining plan prepared accordingly. The Committee
also desired that Mine Closure Plan should also be submitted to MOC for
approval. The Committee desired that the proponent work in the forestland for
which permission had been given by Hon’ble High Court and approval by MOEF. The
Committee desired that a calendar plan of production from all the quarries
should be given along with programme of backfilling. The Committee noted that
the details provided for the present project vis-à-vis expansion project are not clear and sought
details of the operational parameters, land use details,
The Committee noted that details of land use of
existing (7 MTPA) vis-à-vis expansion (9 MTPA) sought earlier should be
furnished for record. The Committee after discussions recommended
TOR with the aforesaid specific TOR conditions read with that given in Annexure-
3 and 4 and general conditions at Annexure-7.
9. Expansion of Jamadoba Coal Washery (1
MTPA to 2 MTPA) of M/s Tata Steel Ltd., located in Jharia Coalfields, Dhanbad,
Jharkhand (TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. The proposal is
for expansion of the existing Jamadoba Coking Coal Washery from 1 MTPA to 2
MTPA. It was informed that most of the 7ha area of the washery is agricultural
land; no forestland is involved. The washery is at a distance of about 1km from
River Damodar. Of the total 7ha area, 0.144 ha is for washery plant,
0.806 is for infrastructure CHP, storage area, dispatching, railway siding,
conveying system, 0.25 ha for reservoir, 0.75 ha is for road, 1.90 ha is for
pollution control, 3ha for ETP, tailing for slurry wastes, 0.08 ha is for green
belt. The washery is a closed circuit
washery and based on zero-discharge principle. The washery is wet
process based on Dense Media Cyclone technology. Of the estimated 30270m3/month
of water requirement, 30000 m3/month is for washery, 250 m3/month is for dust
suppression and 20 m3/month is for green belt. Raw coal would be obtained from
captive coalmines of Tata Steel and also from CIL mines in Jharia. Of the 2
MTPA raw coal of an average ash content of 30-32%, clean coalof 0.74 to 0.86
MTPA with an ash content of 17% would be produced which would be sent to their
linked Steel Plant at
The
Committee desired that use of new technologies such as Teetered Bed Separator
which does not generate slurry and problems of slurry disposal should be
explored instead of the conventional technologies currently in use. The
Committee also desired that mitigative measures such as fog/mist sprinkling
system at the crushing unit, and mobile sprinklers in public roads not owned by
the company, and concreting/black topping of roads should be taken (including
those not owned by the company under CSR) and mechanical sweeping of roads and
development of 3-tier green belt should be included in the EMP to ensure that
people are not exposed to coal dust. The washery operations should be mechanised
to the extent possible to prevent fugitive dust emissions. Closed belt
conveyors should be used for coal transportation. In addition, the
sludge/slurry generated from the washery should not be released outside the
washery. The Committee desired that the latest Photographs of existing project
should be included in the EIA-EMP Report The Committee also desired that
periodic check–up of workers employed in the washery area be undertaken. The Committee
desired that the transportation roads should be black topped and mechanical sweepers
used and mobile sprinklers should be provided. The Committee noted that the
washery has a total of 17 settling tanks and desired that a reclamation plan
for the 17 settling pond should be provided. The Committee desired that the
proponent examine utilisation of slurry (coal fines after converting into cake)
in an FBC plant.
The Committee
after discussions recommended TOR with the inclusion of the aforesaid specific
issues as specific conditions in the TOR read with generic TOR at Annexure 3
and general conditions at Annexure-7.
10. Sijua Underground Coalmine Expansion
Project of M/s Tata Steel Ltd (0.32 MTPA to 0.81 MTPA in an ML area of 278.1
ha) located in Jharia Coalfields, dist. Dhanbad, Jharkhand (TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. The
proposal is for expansion in production of coking coal from 0.32 MTPA to 0.81
MTPA in the existing Sijua Underground Coalmine in a total ML area of 278 ha.
Of the total ML area of 278.1ha, 4.45ha
land is for office building, 22.23 ha is colony etc, 16.17 ha is settlements, 100.74
ha is under plantation and Park, 14.37 ha is for miscellaneous structures
(tanks, drains, etc), 2.93 ha land is road, and the balance 78.59 ha is under agriculture.
No forest land is involved. Underground mining is by Board & Pillar method
with full depillaring with sand stowing. Ultimate working depth is 279m. The
total water requirement is 800 gallons/month. No R&R is involved. River
Damodar flows south of the ML. Transport of coal form the mine is by road to
Bhelatand Coal Washery. It was informed that no change is planned in the
expansion project on the present land use. It was stated that as the quality of
coal is poor in coal seam IC and below with ash content of
33-35%, the colliery proposes to increase its
production capacity to 0.61 MTPA of Run–of-Mine (ROM) coal by the year 2014-15
for making up the shortfall in yield of beneficiation coal of desired ash
percentage required for Steel works. Production target for next 30 years would
be achieved from development and depillaring panels of X, IXA, IX and VII
seams. SDLs
/LHDs would be utilised for loading the blasted coal on the chain/belt conveyor
in underground. It was informed that the continuous miner may be introduced in
the future if found suitable. It was stated that mine water collected in
surface reservoir is used for sand stowing, dust suppression and domestic
purposes. There would be no change in surface drainage. Suitable Pumping
arrangement has been provided to enable mining through out the year.
The
Committee desired that the proponent examine technological options such as
replacing with continuous miners for maximum extraction of coal in an environment
friendly manner and use of SDLs/LHDs only (instead of manual).
The Committee
recommended TOR with the aforesaid specific conditions read with generic TOR at
Annexure 5 and general conditions at Annexure-7.
11. Modification of TOR granted to Cluster 1 (11
mines of a combined production of 1.172 MTPA with a peak capacity of 3.30 MTPA
in a combined ML area of 3692 ha) of M/s Eastern Coalfields Ltd., located in
Raniganj Coalfields, dist. Dhanbad, Jharkhand (TOR granted on 15.06.2011)
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that in the earlier presentation
made before the EAC (T&C) held on 19th April 2011, the company
had proposed 11 mines in Cluster 1 consisting of 8 UG, 1 OC and 2 mixed (OC and
UG) had been granted on 15.06.2011. However, after a review of the situation in
Raniganj Coalfields, M/s ECL had re-examined the matter of extraction of coal
from coal pillars at shallow depth (which cannot be mined by underground
mining) by opencast mining in patches in 6 mines of the cluster for a
limited period. It was stated that this would help reduce the extent of unstable
areas, curb illegal mining and further formation of unstable areas, prevent
fires, ensure safety of present UG workings and increase the output of the
underground mines of the cluster. The proponent informed that the impact of
this change in scenario of mining would be conversion of underground mines to
mixed type of mine although there would be no change in the number of mines and
combined area in the cluster. There would be small increase in peak production
for a limited period. The Committee was informed that in view of this, the 11
mines grouped in Cluster 1 are now proposed to be mined in addition to the
earlier 3 OC mines (Nirsha OC patch, Shampur OC patch, and Gopinathpur OC), 5
OC patches on UG mines - Chapapur-II
OC Patch (14 ha), Khoodia UG & OC (18 ha), Lakhimata OC Patch (19 ha) and Kapasara (24 ha). The total
leasehold area would remain 3692ha with a combined
production capacity of 1.172 MTPA normative,
however the peak capacity has been enhanced from 1.570 to 3.30 MTPA. By
this proposed modification, about 5% of the total land use of Cluster 1 would
change to OC mining. It was further informed that the quarried area of the OC
patches would be backfilled completely and covered with top soil, and
eco-restoration carried out in the excavated area.
The details of the Cluster 1 mines are
given below:
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MINES IN CLUSTER -1 |
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|
S.N |
Name of Mine |
Production capacity (MTPA) |
ML Area (ha) |
Life of Mine (years) |
|
|
|
|
Normative |
Peak |
|
|
|
1 |
Hariajam
UG |
0.110 |
0.140 |
316 |
>25 |
|
2 |
Badjna UG |
0.05 |
0.100 |
676 |
>25 |
|
3 |
Chapapur-II UG & OC* |
1.01 |
1.06 |
480 |
>25 |
|
4. |
Khoodia UG &
OC* |
0.15 |
0.20 |
186 |
>25 |
|
5 |
Lakhimata UG& OC* |
0.38 |
0.50 |
217 |
>25 |
|
6. |
Shampur-B UG& OC * |
0.24 |
0.30 |
368 |
>25 |
|
7 |
Mandman UG |
0.07 |
0.10 |
345 |
>25 |
|
8. |
Nirsha OC patch |
0.09 |
0.10 |
147 |
11 |
|
9. |
Shampur-A UG & OC Patch |
0.17 |
0.22 |
491 |
>25 |
|
10. |
Gopinathpur UG & OC Patch |
0.15 |
0.20 |
157 |
>25 |
|
11. |
Kapasara UG & OC* |
0.26 |
0.38 |
309 |
>25 |
|
|
Total |
2.70 |
3.30 |
3692 |
|
* Mines changed from UG to mixed type due
to proposed OC operation within the lease hold area.
|
Changes
proposed to Cluster-1 |
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|
Parameter |
Previosus
Appl. |
Proposed
Appl. |
Remarks |
|
No of
mines and their lease hold area |
11 |
11 |
No Change |
|
Total
area of cluster (ha) |
3692 |
3692 |
No Change |
|
No. of
proposed new patches (OC) |
- |
- |
5 additional OC area: Chapapur-II OC Patch, Khoodia OC Patch, Lakhimata OC Patch,
Shampur OC patch and Kapasara OC patch |
|
Peak
Production |
1.57
MTPA |
3.30 MTPA (including
patches) |
|
It
is proposed to have OC mining in patches in 6 mines of the cluster for a
limited period details are given below. As a result, the max. production from
the cluster would increase from 1.57 MTPA to 3.30 MTPA for a limited
period of 1-8 years.The details are given below.
|
Present Proposal to operate OC Patch/mine
within lease hold area of UG mines |
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|
Name
of mine |
Area in
ha |
Mineable reserves |
generated (Mm3) |
Normative Production capacity
(MTPA) |
Peak Production capacity (MTPA) |
Life in years |
|
Chapapur-II
OC Patch, |
14.0 |
0.86 |
2.4 |
0.86 |
0.86 |
1 |
|
Khoodia OC Patch |
18.0 |
0.125 |
3.4 |
0.01 |
0.10 |
1 |
|
Lakhimata OC Patch, |
19.0 |
2.24 |
9.30 |
0.30 |
0.40 |
8 |
|
Shampur-B(Sangamahal OC Patch) |
33.0 |
0.4 |
2.2 |
0.15 |
0.20 |
3 |
|
Kapasara OC Patch |
24.0 |
0.8 |
5.5 |
0.16 |
0.23 |
5 |
The
Committee observed that the rationale for inclusion of 11 mines in one cluster
requires to be clearly brought out. The Committee also desired that adequate
number of monitoring stations are required for collection of one-season
baseline data for the entire cluster of mines. The Committee desired that the
upper seams should be mined out within 1-2 years and immediately reclaimed
thereafter. The Committee also recommended Public Hearing on the EIA-EMP
prepared for the entire cluster with the aforesaid modifications. The Committee
desired that the upper seams should be mined out by opencast method within 1-2
years and reclaimed immediately thereafter.
The Committee recommended modification in the TOR granted as given above.
12. Cluster 9 (15 mines of 6.25 MTPA with a
peak prodn. of 8 MTPA in a combined ML area of 7145.4 ha) of M/s Eastern
Coalfields Ltd., located in Raniganj Coalfields, Dist. Burdwan,
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the aforesaid cluster of 15
mines consisting of only UG mines was
granted TOR on 19.05.2011 with a normative production of 3 MTPA and a peak
production of 4.5 MTPA. However, with a view to controlling illegal mining
spread across Raniganj Coalfields which poses a threat to present UG workings,
ECL has proposed to undertake extraction of coal in old workings in shallow
depths and sites of illegal mining in 14 mines of the 15 mines in Cluster 9 by
opencast method using shovel dumper combination, with a combined area of 378 ha
(which is about 5% of the total combined ML area) for a total mineable reserves
of 9.32 MT for a limited period of 1-5 years, which would reduce unstable
areas, curb illegal mining and further formation of unstable areas, prevent
fires, ensure safety of present UG working and increase output of the
underground mines. This proposed change would result in a increase in normative
production from 3 MTPA to 6.25 MTPA and peak production from 4 MTPA to 8 MTPA. It
was informed that the quarried area would be backfilled completely and covered
with top soil, eco-restoration would be done in excavated area. It was stated
that the total combined ML area is 7145.4 ha which remains unchanged, however
the production capacity has been
enhanced from 3 MTPA to 6.25 normative and from 4
MTPA to 8 MTPA (peak) as given below:
|
STATUS |
S.N. |
MINES IN CLUSTER -9 |
||||
|
Name of Mine |
Production capacity (MTPA) |
ML area (ha) |
Life of Mine (years) |
|||
|
Normative |
Peak |
|||||
|
Working Mines |
1 |
Ratibati
UG |
0.09 |
0.12 |
249 |
40 |
|
2 |
Chapuikhas UG&OC* |
0.20 |
0.21 |
412 |
>50 |
|
|
3 |
Amritnagar UG1 |
1.14 |
1.14 |
279 |
>30 |
|
|
4. |
Tirat UG |
0.06 |
0.08 |
214.5 |
>10 |
|
|
5 |
Kuardih UG&OC* |
0.35 |
0.47 |
615 |
>10 |
|
|
6. |
Nimcha UG&OC* |
0.71 |
0.80 |
890.2 |
>50 |
|
|
7 |
Ghusick UG |
0.05 |
0.10 |
376 |
>50 |
|
|
8. |
Kalipahari UG&OC* |
0.66 |
0.82 |
299.5 |
>50 |
|
|
9. |
Muslia UG&OC* |
0.44 |
0.60 |
948 |
>50 |
|
|
10. |
New Ghusick UG |
0.04 |
0.05 |
224 |
>40 |
|
|
11. |
Jemehari UG |
0.03 |
0.04 |
118 |
>10 |
|
|
12. |
JKNagar2UG&OC* |
1.03 |
1.65 |
1237 |
>30 |
|
|
13. |
Damra UG |
0.04 |
0.06 |
249 |
>10 |
|
|
14. |
Mahabir UG&OC* |
0.87 |
1.33 |
241.2 |
>25 |
|
|
New project |
15. |
Narainkuri UG3 |
0.54 |
0.54 |
793 |
>25 |
|
TOTAL |
6.25 |
8.0 |
7145.4 |
|
||
·
1&2 Mines
having EC
·
3 New Projects
* 7
Mines have changed from UG to mixed type within the lease hold.
|
CHANGED
PROPOSED TO CLUSTER -9 |
|||
|
Cluster
Feature |
Previous
Application |
Proposed
revision |
Remarks |
|
No of
mines and their lease hold area |
15 |
15 |
No
Change |
|
Total
area of cluster |
7145 ha |
7145 ha |
No
Change |
|
No. of
proposed new patches |
nil |
14 |
as
table below |
|
Peak
Production |
4.0
MTPA |
8.0MTPA (including
patches) |
Till Patches
exhausted |
|
Modified Proposal to operate OC Patch/mine
within lease hold area of UG mines in CLUSTER -9 |
|||||||
|
|
Name of mine |
Area in ha |
Mineable reserves |
generated (Mm3) |
Normative Production capacity (MTPA) |
Peak Production capacity (MTPA) |
Life in years |
|
1 |
Ratibati
UG |
No Opencast
operation |
0.09 |
0.12 |
|
||
|
2 |
Chapuikhas OC patch * |
7 |
0.15 |
1.8 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
1 |
|
3 |
KuardiOC patch * |
20 |
0.6 |
3.6 |
0.30 |
0.40 |
2 |
|
4 |
Damalia OC patch in
Nimcha UG |
5 |
0.40 |
1.7 |
0.40 |
0.40 |
1 |
|
5 |
Kalipahari OC patch-A |
24 |
0.32 |
2.16 |
0.16 |
0.22 |
2 |
|
6 |
Kalipahari OC patch-B |
20 |
0.30 |
2.00 |
0.15 |
0.20 |
2 |
|
7 |
Kalipahari OC patch-C |
10 |
0.15 |
1.05 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
1 |
|
8 |
Kalipahari OC patch-D |
10 |
0.15 |
1.05 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
1 |
|
9 |
Muslia OC patch |
140 |
1.76 |
21.0 |
0.40 |
0.55 |
5 |
|
10 |
JKNagar OC patch |
21 |
1.0 |
3.6 |
0.30 |
0.40 |
3 |
|
11 |
Pure Seasole OC Patch |
8 |
0.12 |
0.90 |
0.12 |
0.12 |
1 |
|
12 |
Mallick Basti OCPatch |
8 |
0.26 |
0.92 |
0.26 |
0.26 |
1 |
|
13 |
Mahabir OC patch
|
26 |
1.50 |
6.0 |
0.20 |
0.40 |
4 |
|
14 |
Narainkuri OC Patch |
60 |
1.51 |
6.8 |
0.40 |
0.55 |
4 |
|
15 |
Egara OC Patch |
19 |
1.1 |
4.4 |
0.25 |
0.35 |
5 |
It was
clarified that no underground mining within the statutory 60m area from River
Damodar would be undertaken.
The
Committee observed that the rationale for inclusion of 15 mines in one cluster
requires to be clearly brought out. The Committee also desired that adequate
number of monitoring stations be provided for collection of one-season baseline
data for the entire cluster of mines. The Committee desired that the upper
seams should be mined out within 1-2 year and immediately reclaimed thereafter.
The Committee also recommended Public Hearing on the EIA-EMP prepared for the
entire cluster with the aforesaid modifications. The Committee recommended modification of the TOR granted to Cluster 9 on the above
basis.
13. Modification of TOR granted to Cluster 12
comprising of 19 mines of a combined prod. capacity of 27.16 MTPA with a peak
production of 31.83 MTPA in a combined ML area of 13167 ha of M/s ECL, located in Raniganj
Coalfields, in Tehsil Haripur Block, dist. Burdwan,
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that TOR was considered in
meeting held on 18th -19th April 2011 and TOR was granted
on 15.06.2011 to Cluster 12 group of 17 mines. However, in view of the fact
that old and illegal mining are spread across Raniganj Coalfields and pose
threat to present UG workings and that coal pillars at shallow depth cannot be
mined by underground mining, it has been proposed to undertake OC mining in selected
areas/patches in 6 UG mines in the cluster, - Pandaveswar OC (170 ha),
Madhaipur OC patch ( 64 ha), Samla OC Patch (146 ha), Kumardih B OC Patch (8
ha), Bankola OC Patch (7 ha), Kumardihi A OC patch (8 ha)- of a combined
opencast mining of 403 ha varying from 1-5 years, which would reduce unstable areas,
curb illegal mining and further formation of unstable areas, prevent fires,
ensure safety of present UG working and increase the output of coal production
in the underground mines. The proposal has also included inclusion of 2 new UG
mines – (i) Madhiapur Extension/Rangamati B UGP and (ii) Manderboni
Extension/Rangamati A UGP in the cluster increasing the number from 17 to 19. The
total combined ML area has also been revised from 11,164 ha to 13,167 ha and a
total combined production capacity of 31.83 MTPA with a peak production of
32.289 MTPA in a combined ML area of 13167 ha. Of the 19 mines, 9 mines
have been granted EC. In addition, the revised proposal has also included
establishment of a new Sonepur Bazasri Coal Washery (8 MTPA) in Sonepur Bazari
OCP. Sonepur Bazari OCP has been granted EC.
|
S.no |
MINES IN CLUSTER -12 |
||||
|
|
Name of Mine |
Production capacity (MTPA) |
ML Area (ha) |
Life of Mine (years) |
|
|
Normative |
Peak |
|
|
||
|
1 |
Pandaveswar
UG& OC |
1.34 |
1.68 |
483 |
>25 |
|
2 |
Dalurband OC & UG |
0.25 |
0.33 |
902 |
>25 |
|
3 |
Manderboni UG |
0.13 |
0.17 |
467 |
>25 |
|
4. |
South Samla UG& OC |
1.08 |
1.41 |
558 |
>25 |
|
5 |
Madhaipur UG& OC |
0.76 |
1.01 |
662 |
>25 |
|
6. |
Nutandanga UG |
0.10 |
0.12 |
543 |
>25 |
|
7 |
Kendra UG |
0.06 |
0.10 |
459 |
>25 |
|
8. |
Samla UG& OC |
0.70 |
0.92 |
676 |
>25 |
|
9. |
Sonepur Bazari OC & integrated Coal washery (8.0 MTY, 15 ha) |
8.00 |
8.00 |
2405 |
>25 |
|
10. |
Kumardihi B UG& OC |
1.84 |
2.60 |
355 |
>25 |
|
11. |
Nakrakonda UG |
0.90 |
1.20 |
287 |
>25 |
|
12. |
Jhanjra UG Expn proposed |
3.50 |
3.50 |
1520 |
>25 |
|
13. |
Tilaboni UG Expn proposed |
1.86 |
2.14 |
869 |
>25 |
|
14. |
Shyamsundrpur UG |
0.50 |
0.90 |
533 |
>25 |
|
15. |
Bankola UG& OC |
0.60 |
0.83 |
830 |
>25 |
|
16. |
Kottadih OC & UG |
3.00 |
4.00 |
770 |
>25 |
|
17. |
Kumardihi
A UG& OC |
1.20 |
1.46 |
457 |
>25 |
|
18 |
Manderboni Extension /Rangamati A UGP |
0.855 |
0.983 |
817 |
>25 |
|
19 |
Madaipur Extension /Rangamati A UGP |
0,.48 |
0.48 |
494 |
>25 |
|
|
Total |
27.16 |
31.83 |
13167 |
|
|
CHANGED PROPOSED TO CLUSTER -12 |
|||
|
Cluster
Feature |
Previous
Application |
Proposed
revision |
Remarks |
|
No of
mines and their lease hold area |
17 (14UG+1OC+2Mixed-all
new UG |
19 (14
UG+1OC+2MIXED+2 New UG |
2 new UG mines
Manderboni Extension /Rangamati A UGP***and Madaipur Extension /Rangamati A
UGP*** added |
|
Total
area of cluster |
11164 ha |
13167ha |
Additional area (Jhanjra UG Expn proposed(259ha)Tilaboni(433 ha)
Rangamati A UGP(817 ha) Rangamati B(494 HA)-all additional area |
|
No. of
proposed new patches |
3 |
8 |
as table below |
|
Peak
Production |
25.75MTPA |
31.83
MTPA (including
patches) |
Integrated CW at
Sonepur Bazari OCP |
Revised Land
use in Cluster- 12
|
Modified Proposal to operate OC Patches/mine
within lease hold area of UG mines in Cluster -12 |
||||||
|
Name
of mine |
Area in ha |
Mineable
reserves |
generated (Mm3) |
Normative Production capacity |
Peak Production capacity |
Life in years |
|
Pandaveswar
UG& OC |
170 |
7.1 |
81.0 |
1.20 |
1.50 |
6 |
|
Purushotampur
patch in South Samla UG |
66 |
4.0 |
38.0 |
1.00 |
1.30 |
4 |
|
Samla
UG |
146 |
2.9 |
20.3 |
0.60 |
0.80 |
5 |
|
Nakrakonda OC |
127 |
4.83 |
26.0 |
1.00 |
1.50 |
1 |
|
Kumardihi B OC Patch |
8 |
0.4 |
1.6 |
0.10 |
0.14 |
4 |
|
Nakrakonda Extension OC Patch |
27 |
0.54 |
5.5 |
0.54 |
0.54 |
1 |
|
Bankola
OC Patch |
7 |
0.4 |
1.25 |
0.20 |
0.26 |
2 |
|
Kumardihi
AOC patch |
8 |
0.6 |
2.0 |
0.20 |
0.26 |
3 |
It was
also informed that a Coal washery of 8 MTPA capacity is proposed to be
established in 15 ha area consisting mainly of agricultural land (no forestland
is involved), within the leasehold of Sonepur Bazari OCP to produce washed coal
with an ash content of 14.5+0.5% for coal dust injection in the Steel
sector. The washery would be closed circuit washery based on the concept of
zero discharge and based on wet process using Dense Media Cyclone. Raw coal (8
MTPA) would be obtained from Sonepur Bazari OCP with an average ash content of
24% which would yield clean coal of 5.10 MTPA with an ash content of 14.5 +
and the balance 2.90 MTPA of coal rejects with an ash content 42.2 % would be used
in a 10MW Reject-based TPP. Life of the project is 30 years.
The
Committee observed that the rationale for inclusion of 19 mines in one cluster is
not clear and is required to be clearly brought out in the EIA-EMP report for
their inclusion for an integrated approach. The Committee also desired that
adequate number of monitoring stations are required for collection of
one-season baseline data for the entire cluster of mines. The Committee desired
that the upper seams should be mined out within 1-2 year and immediately
reclaimed thereafter. The Committee also recommended Public Hearing on the
EIA-EMP prepared for the entire cluster with the aforesaid modifications.
The
Committee recommended modification of the TOR granted to Cluster 12 on the above
basis.
14. Bina (Extn.) Opencast Project Coal Mine
Project (expansion in production from 6 to 7.5 MTPA in an ML area of 1798 ha)
of M/s Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL), located in district Sonebhadra, Uttar
Pradesh (TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. Bina is located
in Moher
The Committee noted that the project falls in the Critically
Polluted Area of Singrauli. The Committee observed that a large number of
opencast mines are in operation in Singrauli and the run off from these mines
are contributing to the siltation load of GB Sagar reservoir. The Committee
observed that the lagoon would not be sufficient as mitigative measure to
prevent/control run off of silt from mines. A detailed Area Drainage Study on
the magnitude of the opencast operation of NCL mines and the cumulative impacts
of mine operation on the siltation of GBS Reservoir requires to be studied through
a specialised agency such as the Central Soil and Water Conservation Research
Institute, Dehradun. The study should also consider the cumulative impacts of a
large number of opencast mines of NCL on GBS Reservoir. The Committee sought
details of the water quality of the lagoon. The Committee desired that an
Integrated OB Management Plan needs to be drawn for the NCL mines. The Plan for
the prevention and control of siltation in GBP Sagar and other water reservoirs
should include measures such as (i) extensive plantation on existing
The Committee
recommended the project for TOR with the aforesaid specific conditions read
with the generic TOR given in Annexure 4 and general conditions at Annexure-7.
15. Talaipalli Coalmine (OC at 18 MTPA capacity
and UG at 0.72 MTPA capacity of a total project area of 2349.35 ha) of M/s NTPC
located in Tehsil Gharghoda, district Raigarh, Chhattisgrah (Further
consideration of EC based on TOR granted on 29.11.2009)
The proposal was considered earlier in EAC (T&C)
meeting held on 19.07.2010.The Committee sought clarification on the issues,
which were further considered.
The proponent made a presentation. It was stated
that the coalmine would meet 4000 MW of power production at 97.5 PLF. It
was informed that Kurra nala is a seasonal nala originating from the northern
side of the block and passes through the block and Joins River Kelo. It was
informed that a detailed Area Drainage Study comprising run off characterization,
flood frequency analysis, etc has been carried out. Based on the study, the diversion
channel has been designed taking into consideration the realignment of the
channel with the River to its original path. It was informed that the Channel
Diversion Plan has been submitted to the Flood & Irrigation Dept., Govt. of
Chhattisgarh. With regard to EAC’s suggestion for not taking up opencast mining
in and near forest area towards River Kelo, it was informed that the study
carried has indicated that exposure of coal seam left out would be prone to
catching fire. Seam IV would yield about 18 MT from OC mining. Seam IV has 17%
of the total reserves and mining it by UG method would yield only 30-40% of
high grade coal. Further, the reduction in strike length would decrease the
mine capacity and coal would be blocked due to greater/higher depth and delay the
process of internal dumping. This would lead to a potential loss of about 65 MT
of total reserves of Grade D & E, which would result in a loss of 800 MW of
power generation from the linked Lara TPP. The
The Committee desired that the approval of the Flood
& Irrigation Dept, Govt. Of Chhattisgarh should be obtained for diversion
channel. The Committee also desired that an embankment along the diverted
channel should be stabilised with plantation using native species. The Committee
desired that stone pitching should be done towards forest area. The Committee
desired that thick plantation should be developed along the embankment. The
Committee desired that the proponent rework the calendar plan for the first 10
years of mine operation for re-handling of
The Committee decided to further consider the aforesaid
issues after receipt of the same by the proponent.
16. Dulanga Opencast Coal Mining Project (7 MTPA in an Project area of 803.71
HA ) of M/s National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC), Ib valley
coalfields, Dist. Sundergarh, Orissa (EC based on TOR granted on 17.01.2008)
Director, MOEF stated that the coal block was
earlier categorised as a ‘No-Go’ Area and subsequently categorised as a ‘Go
area’ vide MOEF letter dated 29.06.2011 based on which the project has been placed for
consideration of EC.
The
proponent made a presentation. It was
informed that the Mining Plan was revised reducing the total ML area from
1030ha to 803 ha and 48MT of coal reserves have been left in the No-Go area. It
was informed that MOEF vide letter no. FN 11-225/2011-FC dated 19.07.2011 has deleted
the total forestland of 87 ha. The major parameters changed are given below:
|
S.N. |
Parameter |
Original
Mining Plan |
Revised
Mining Plan |
|
1. |
Mine
lease area |
657 |
567.19 |
|
2. |
Outside
ML area |
373.66 |
236.52 |
|
|
TOTAL |
1030.66 |
803.71 |
|
1. |
Mineable
reserves (MT) |
194.97 |
152 |
|
2. |
|
518 |
394 |
|
3. |
Top
Soil (MT) |
3.75 |
3.65 |
|
4. |
Production
Capacity (MTPA) |
7 |
7 |
|
5. |
Mine
Life (years) |
31 |
26 |
Of the
total project area of 803.71 ha, ML area is 567.19 ha consisting of quarry area
and the balance 236.52 ha for external
The Committee desired that proponent should
submit the OB management Plan indicating a calendar
plan of coal production,
The Committee decided to further reconsider the
project for EC after receipt of the aforesaid details.
17. New
Patrapara Coal Block of M/s Bhushan Steel Ltd. (15 MTPA in an ML area of
971.8421ha and Project Area of 1179.5481 ha) to be located at Tehsil
Chhendipada, Dist. Angul, Orissa (Modification of TOR granted on 17.01.2008)
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that the project was earlier under
litigation and now the case stands vacated by the Hon’ble SC. It was informed
that the Mining Plan originally for 8 MTPA has been revised to 15 MTPA. A new
Form-1 appl. has been submitted. It was informed that the New Patrapara Coal
Block consist of 3 quarries – Patrapara,
Makarmada and Aumli is stated that the capacity increase from 8 MTPA to 12 MTPA is proposed by change of
technology by combination of use of surface miner and Shovel-dumper combination
with large sized benches and higher capacity shovel), and the capacity has been
further enhanced from 12 MTPA to 15 MTPA and the life of the project is 25
years from the originally 44 years. It was informed that
The Committee
desired an integrated project of all the three blocks. The Committee desired
that the proponent should prepare an integrated
The
Committee recommended TOR with the aforesaid specific conditions and read with
TOR given in the Annexure 4. The Committee recommended withdrawal of the
earlier TOR granted on 17.01.2008.
18. Sitarampur
Underground Coalmine Project (1 MTPA in an ML area of 859 ha) of M/s West
Bengal Mineral Development & Trading Corp. Ltd., Tehsil Asansol., dist.
Bardhman, W.B. (TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposal is for opening a new underground coalmine project of 1 MTPA
capacity in an ML area of 859 ha. It was informed that Sitarampur Coal
Block was allotted to West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Corporation
Limited (WBMDTCL) by MOC on 27.12.2007. As per the MOC, Allotment Letter,
WBMDTCL would supply coal from the block to meet part of the coal requirement
of JSW Bengal Steel Ltd. For the proposed 10MTPA modern Steel Plant and 1620 MW
power plant at Salboni, West Medinipur District. JSW Bengal Steel Ltd. is a JVC of JSW Steel Ltd and
Govt. of West Bengal. It was informed that there are 7 Protected forests in 10
km area. Kulti block of WBMDTCL is the adjacent block. Mining Plan is under preparation. Seams are continuous with one another.
Proposal to amalgamate the two mines into one in future. Of their total ML
area, 832 ha is private land and 27 ha is
The
Committee desired that an integrated EIA-EMP for both Sitarampur and Kulti
blocks should be prepared. The Committee desired that the proponent examine whether the measures outlined in Raniganj
Action Plan could be integrated in the Mining Plan and in the EIA-EMP Report. The
Committee also desired that monitoring CH4 and CO should be included. The
proponent may also explore and examine the feasibility of using methane for
energy generation. The Committee also desired that the impact of deep mining on
the hydrogeology be studied. The Committee noted that high heat and humidity
being a special case in Indian conditions, acre needs to be taken while
planning ventilation for providing suitable working conditions and safety tot
eh personnel and appliances.
The
Committee recommended TOR with the aforesaid specific conditions read with the
generic TOR given in Annexure 5 and general conditions at Annexure-7.
19. Kulti
Underground Coalmine Project (1 MTPA in an ML area of 776 ha) of M/s West
Bengal Mineral Development & Trading Corp. Ltd., Tehsil Asansol., dist.
Bardhman, W.B.(TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposal is for opening a new underground coalmine project of 1 MTPA
capacity in an ML area of 776 ha. Of the total ML area of 776 ha,
733 ha is private land and 43 ha is
The Committee desired that the proponent examine
continuation of the practice of agriculture in all the 3 projects even when
mining is on. The Committee sought a detailed CSR Plan for Kulti-Sitarampur and
Ichhapur. The Committee desired that the entire coal transportation should be
by rail mode only. The Committee desired an integrated EIA-EMP of both
Sitarampur and Kulti blocks be prepared. The Committee desired that the
proponent examine whether the measures
outlined in Raniganj Action Plan could be integrated in the Mining Plan and in
the EIA-EMP Report. The Committee also desired that monitoring CH4 and CO
should be included. The proponent may also explore and examine the feasibility
of using methane for energy generation. The Committee also desired that the
impact of deep mining on the hydrogeology be studied. The Committee noted that
high heat and humidity being a special case in Indian conditions, acre needs to
be taken while planning ventilation for providing suitable working conditions
and safety to the personnel and appliances.
The
Committee recommended TOR with the aforesaid specific conditions read with the
generic TOR given in Annexure 5 and general conditions at Annexure-7.
20. Ichhapur
Underground Coalmine Project (2 MTPA in an ML area of 1192 ha) of M/s West
Bengal Mineral Development & Trading Corp. Ltd., Tehsil Asansol., dist.
Bardhman, W.B.(TOR)
The proponent made a presentation. It was informed
that the proposal is for opening a new underground coalmine project of 2 MTPA
capacity in an ML area of 1192 ha. Of the total ML area, 803.49 ha is
agricultural land, 33.62 ha is forestland, 60.50 ha is water bodies, and 80.16
ha is settlements and 214.43 ha is others (roads 7.57 ha, barren land 56.57ha,
area under plantation 14.70 ha, infrastructure 7 ha, and industries 135.59 ha). It was informed that no forestland is involved and
33.62
ha area is under social forestry. Of
the total ML area, 1157 ha is under Mining Rights and 34.40 ha is under surface
rights. No subsidence anticipated as the mine is very deep. The project is by underground mining
and mechanised with Long Wall method. The total
estimated water requirement for both Kulti and Sitarampur is 1361 m3/day
of which 1059 m3/day for industrial purposes, 272 m3/day
is for domestic use. Life of the mine is 85 years. Capital cost of the project
is Rs 1500 crores. Total manpower requirement is 750. It was stated that Suko
Bandh flows at the distance of 0.9 km, Kumir nala at a distance of 2.8 km and
The Committee desired that the proponent examine
continuation of practice of agriculture in all 3 projects when mining is on. The Committee
desired that the safety issues related to mine inundation should be studied as
part of EIA-EMP Report. The Committee desired that the proponent examine whether the measures outlined in Raniganj
Action Plan could be integrated in the Mining Plan and in the EIA-EMP Report.
The Committee also desired that monitoring CH4 and CO should be included. The
proponent may also explore and examine the feasibility of using methane for
energy generation. The
Committee also desired that the impact of deep mining on the hydrogeology be
studied. The Committee desired than an integrated CSR Plan should be
prepared for all the three coal projects. The Committee noted that high heat and humidity being a special case in
Indian conditions, acre needs to be taken while planning ventilation for
providing suitable working conditions and safety tot eh personnel and
appliances.
The
Committee recommended TOR with the aforesaid specific conditions read with the
generic TOR given in Annexure 5 and general conditions at Annexure-7.
21. Belpahar
OC Expn. Project (4.5 MTPA to 6.0 MTPA over 1503.683 ha) of M/s Mahanadi
Coalfields Ltd., located in Ib valley coalfields, Dist. Angul, Orissa (Further
Internal consideration of EC based on TOR granted on 11.07.2008)
The committee desired that the proponent should be
present before committee in next EAC meeting for further consideration of the
project.
22. Basundhara OCP (2.4 MTPA to 8 MTPA and
increase in lease area from 401 ha to 437.10 ha) of M/s MCL, Dist. Sundergarh,
Orissa (Further Internal consideration of EC based on TOR granted on
11.07.2008)
The committee desired that the proponent should be
present before committee in next EAC meeting for further consideration of the
project.
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Annexure-1
PARTICIPANTS IN 35th EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL MINING) IN THE MEETING HELD ON 17th
-18th OCTOBER 2011 ON COAL SECTOR PROJECTS
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1. Shri
V.P. Raja … … … … Chairman
2. Prof.
C.R. Babu … … … … Vice-Chairman
3. Shri
T.K. Dhar … … …… … Member
4. Shri
J.L. Mehta … … … … Member
5. Prof.
G.S. Roonwal … … … … Member
6. Dr.
T. Chandini … … … .. Scientist
F MOEF
7. Dr.
Rubab Jaffer … … … … Scientist B, MOEF
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Special Invitees:
1. Shri
R.K.Garg, Advisor, Coal India Ltd. attended the meeting on both days.
Annexure-2
PARTICIPANTS IN 35th EXPERT APPRAISAL
COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL MINING) IN THE MEETING HELD ON 17th
-18th OCTOBER 2011 ON COAL SECTOR PROJECTS
1. M/s Bharat Coking
Coal Ltd.
1. Shri D.C.Jha, Dir. (Tech.). Oper.
2. Shri D.Kuamr, Chief General Manager,
BCCL
3. Shri J.P.Lath, President, Monnet Ispat
4. Shri H.L.Sapru, Sr. Vice President,
Monnet Ispat Ltd.
5. Shri
V.K.Sinha, Reginal Director, CMPDI
6. Dr. EVR Raju, Sr. Manager, BCCL
7. Shri P P Gupta, General Manager, BCCL
8. Shri K S Rao, Dy. GM, Monnet
9. Dr. R K Sinha, C.M. (Env.), BCCL
2. M/s Gujarat
Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.
1. Shri
B.P.Pati, CGM, GMDC
2. Shri
D V Vyas GM
3. Shri
G.V.Ramana, Andei Hi-Tech P Ltd.
4. Shri
A K Garg, GM (P), GMDC
5. Shri
Arvind R, Asst. Manager (Env.)
6. Dr.
Marisha Sharma, MINMEC Consultancy
7. Dr.D
A Pandhri, Manager, GMDC (Env.)
3. M/s Neyveli
Lignite Corporation Ltd.
1. Shri M.Raghunathan, DGM, NLC
2. Shri E. Hanumatha Rao, DGM
3. Shri I Susai Arulraj, GM
4. Shri U.W Datey, Consultant
5. Shri Sukriti Tiwari, Consultant
4. North Eastern
Coalfields of M/s Coal India Ltd.
1. Dr.Debashish Sarkar, GM, NEC
2. Shri Malay Das, NEC
3. Shri Prabhu Prasad, CMPDI
4. Shri Ajay Kumar Pati, CMPDI
5. Shri Arabinda Kumar Roy, CMPDI
6. Shri Navin Kuamr Singh, CMPDI
7. Dr.Bibhuti P Lakhar, AARANYAK
5. M/s Thesgora Coal Pvt. Ltd.
1. Shri Arvind Piyan, CEO
2. Shri Deepak Kumar, GM
3. Shri S.Kumar, Consultant
6. M/s Jaiprakash Associates Ltd.
1. Shri M.S.Sandhu, Sr. GM
2. Shri S.N. Chawla, Sr.
3. Shri V
4. Shri M N Jha, Advisor
5. Dr. Marisha Sharma, MINMEC Consultant
7. M/s Tata Steel Ltd.
1. Shri Chanakya Chaudhary, CRE, Tata
Steel
2. Shri Sanjay Rajona, GM,
3. Dr.Manoj Gupta
4. Shri Ajay Sahay, RE, Tata Steel
5. Shri S. Kumar, Consultant
Jamadoba
Coal Washery of Tata Steel
1. Shri Chanakya Chaudhary, CRE, Tata
Steel
2. Shri Ajay Sahay, RE, Tata Steel
3. Shri C H Diwalker, GM
4. Shri Gopal Prasad, Mgr, Tata Steel
5. Dr. B.K.Tewary, Head EMG, CIMFR
6. Dr.M. Ahmad, Scientist, CIMFR
8. M/s Eastern Coalfields Ltd.
1. Shri
N.Kumar, Dir. (Tech.)
2. Shri G. Prasad, CMPDI
3. Shri Rakesh Pandit, GM (env.), ECL
4. Shri Anand Shekhar, CMPDI
9. M/s Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL)
1. Shri N.Das, Director
(Tech.)
2. Shri S.N. Sinha, CGM, Bina Project
3. Shri U.C. Dumka, Sr. Manager (Env.),
NCL
10. M/s
National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC)
Talaipalli
OCP
1. Shri Sharad Anand, ED (
2. Shri A.Upendra Rao, GM
3. Shri N.K.Srivastava
4. Shri A.B. Haldar, GM
5. Shri C.B.Poddar, DGM
6. Shri A.P.Malik
7. Dr. S.M. Kolay
8. Shri P Giri
9. Dr. Revti Raman, GM
10. Shri Amit More, Sr. Engr.
11. Shri Sankar Srivastava
12. Shri Rajesh Badoia, DGM
13. Shri U.Sadanadam, Sr. Eng
14. Shri M.L.Naik, Consultant
15. Shri A.K.Dash, AGM
16. Shri S.K. Singh, Sr. Manager
Dulanga
OCP
1. Shri Sharad Anand, ED (
2. Shri V C Dubey
3. Shri Swaran Singh, Consultant
4. Shri C.B.Poddhar, DGM
5. Dr. Marisha Sharma, Diretcor, MINMEC
6. Shri C.R.Barik, DGM
7. Shri A.Upendra Rao, GM
8. Shri N.K.Srivastava
9. Shri A.B. Haldar, GM
10. Shri Amit More, Sr. Engr.
11. Shri B D Sharma, MD, MINMEC
12. Ms. Mitali Mukhopadhyaya
13. Shri R K Baderia
11. M/s Bhushan Steel
Ltd.
1. Shri Kapil Dhagor, Sr GM (Mining)
2. Shri Sanjeev Kapoor
3. Shri Vir Krishen Kaul
4. Shri B D Sharma, MD, MINMEC
5. Dr. Marisha Sharma, Director, MINMEC
12. M/s
1. Shri Goumb Poddi
2. Shri Arun Acharya
3. Shri S. Chakrovorty, Advisor < JSW,
4. Shri D Saha, AVP, Geology
5. Shri V K Srivastava, Advisor
6. Shri B D Sharma, MD, MINMEC
7. Dr. Marisha Sharma, Director, MINMEC
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ANNEXURE-3
GENERIC TOR FOR COAL WASHERY
Based on the
presentation made and discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following
TOR:
(i) A brief description of the plant, the
technology used, the source of coal, the mode of transport of incoming unwashed
coal and the outgoing washed coal. Specific pollution control and mitigative
measures for the entire process.
(ii) The EIA-EMP report should cover the
impacts and management plan for the project of the capacity for EC is sought
and the impacts of specific activities on the environment of the region, and
the environmental quality – air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through
collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts for the rated
capacity. If the washery is captive to a coal mine/TPP/Plant the cumulative
impacts on the environment and usage of water should be brought out along with
the EMP.
(iii) A Study area map of the core zone and
10km area of the buffer showing major industries/mines and other polluting
sources, which shall also indicate the migratory corridors of fauna, if any and
the areas where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic
importance are found in the area. If there are any ecologically sensitive areas
found within the 15km buffer zone, the shortest distance from the National
Park/WL Sanctuary Tiger Reserve, etc should be shown and the comments of the
Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government should be furnished.
(iv) Collection
of one-season (non-monsoon) primary base-line data on environmental quality –
air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx and NOx), noise, water (surface and
groundwater), soil.
(iv)
Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement as per different activities in the mining
operations vis-à-vis washery should be given separately. Source of water for
use in mine, sanction of the competent authority in the State Govt.. and
examine if the unit can be zero discharge including recycling and reuse of the wastewater
for other uses such as green belt, etc.
(vi) Impact of choice of the selected use of
technology and impact on air quality and waste generation (emissions and
effluents).
(vii) Impacts of mineral transportation - the
entire sequence of mineral production, transportation, handling, transfer and
storage of mineral and waste, if any, and their impacts on air quality should
be shown in a flow chart with the specific points where fugitive emissions can
arise and the specific pollution control/mitigative measures proposed to be put
in place.
(viii) Details of various facilities to be
provided for the personnel involved in mineral transportation in terms of
parking, rest areas, canteen, and effluents/pollution load from these
activities. Examine whether existing
roads are adequate to take care of the additional load of mineral [and rejects]
transportation, their impacts. Details of workshop, if any, and treatment of
workshop effluents.
(ix) Impacts of CHP, if any on air and water
quality. A flow chart of water use and whether the unit can be made a
zero-discharge unit.
(x) Details of green belt development.
(xi)
Including cost of EMP (capital and
recurring) in the project cost.
(xiv) Public Hearing details of the coal washery
to include details of notices issued in the newspaper, proceedings/minutes of
public hearing, the points raised by the general public and commitments made in
a tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the regional language, an
authenticated English Translation of the same should be provided.
(xv)
Status of any litigations/ court cases
filed/pending on the project.
(xvi)
Submission of sample test analysis of:
I Characteristics of coal to be washed- this
includes grade of coal and other characteristics – ash, S and and heavy metals
including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
II Characteristics and quantum of washed coal.
III Characteristics and quantum of coal waste
rejects.
(xvii) Management/disposal/Use of coal waste
rejects
(xviii) Copies of MOU/Agreement with linkages (for
stand alone washery) for the capacity for which EC has been sought.
(xxxvi)
Submission of sample test analysis of:
Characteristics
of coal to be washed- this includes grade of coal and other characteristics –
ash, S
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ANNEXURE
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GENERIC TOR FOR AN OPENCAST COALMINE PROJECT
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report would be
prepared for …….. MTPA rated capacity in an ML/project area of …… ha
based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(ii)
An EIA-EMP Report would be
prepared for ……. MTPA rated capacity cover the impacts and management plan
for the project specific activities on the environment of the region, and the
environmental quality – air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through
collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts including prediction
modelling for ……….
MTPA of coal production based on approval of project/Mining Plan for
………MTPA. Baseline data collection can be for any season except monsoon.
(iii)
A map specifying locations of the State,
District and Project location.
(iv)
A
Study area map of the core zone and 10km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000
scale) clearly delineating the major topographical features such as the land
use, surface drainage of rivers/streams/nalas/canals, locations of human
habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major
industries/mines and other polluting sources. In case of ecologically sensitive
areas such as Biosphere Reserves/National Parks/WL Sanctuaries/ Elephant
Reserves, forests (Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna, and areas
where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance found in
the 15 km area of the buffer zone should be given.
(v)
Land use map (1: 50,000 scale) based on a
recent satellite imagery of the study area may also be provided with explanatory
note of the land use. Satellite imagery per se is not required.
(vi)
Map showing the core zone delineating the
agricultural land (irrigated and unirrigated, uncultivable land (as defined in
the revenue records), forest areas (as per records), along with other physical
features such as water bodies, etc should be furnished.
(vii)
A contour map showing the area drainage of
the core zone and 2-5 km of the buffer zone (where the water courses of the
core zone ultimately join the major rivers/streams outside the lease/project
area) should also be clearly indicated as a separate map.
(viii)
A
detailed Site plan of the mine showing the various proposed break-up of the
land for mining operations such as the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt,
safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony
(within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area and if any, in topography
such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to be left undisturbed
along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease /project and modification
of thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds, proposed
diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc., approach roads, major haul
roads, etc.
(ix)
In case of any proposed diversion of
nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/modification of drainage
and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on
the map.
(x)
Similarly
if the project involves diversion of any road/railway line passing through the
ML/project area, the proposed route of diversion and its realignment should be
shown.
(xi)
Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(xii)
Break-up of lease/project area as per mining
operations.
(xiii)
Impact of changes in the land use due to the
start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land.
(xiv)
Collection of one-season (non-monsoon)
primary baseline data on environmental quality - air (PM10, PM2.5,
SOx, NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc),
noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil along with one-season met data
coinciding with the same season for AAQ collection period.
(xv)
Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale)
(core and buffer zone clearly delineating the location of various stations
superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting
sources. The number and location of the stations in both core zone and buffer
zone should be selected on the basis of size of lease/project area, the
proposed impacts in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater
regime (based on flow). One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a control station. The
monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing
for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB
classification wherever applicable. Values should be provided based on
desirable limits.
(xvi)
Study on the existing flora and fauna in the
study area (10km) carried out by an institution of relevant discipline and the
list of flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and buffer
zone and a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of
the migratory corridor of any endangered fauna. If the study area has
endangered flora and fauna, or if the area is occasionally visited or used as a
habitat by Schedule-I fauna, or if the project falls within 15 km of an
ecologically sensitive area, or used as a migratory corridor then a
comprehensive Conservation Plan should be prepared and submitted with EIA-EMP
Report and comments from the CWLW of the State Govt. also obtained and
furnished.
(xvii)
Details of mineral reserves, geological
status of the study are and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and
progressive stage-wise working scheme until end of mine life should be
reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of
production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps and sections should
be included. The progressive mine development and Conceptual Final Mine Closure
Plan should also be shown in figures.
(xviii)
Details of mining methods, technology,
equipment to be used, etc., rationale for selection of that technology and
equipment proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts.
(xix)
Impact of mining on hydrology, modification
of natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water
courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on
the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xx)
Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately.
(xxi)
Source of water for use in mine, sanction of
the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the competing
users.
(xxii)
Impact of mining and water abstraction use in
mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the core zone and 10 km
buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on. Details of rainwater
harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected in case
there us a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or if the area falls
within dark/grey zone.
(xxiii)
Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxiv)
Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive
modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxv)
Impacts of mineral transportation – within
and outside the lease/project along with flow-chart indicating the specific
areas generating fugitive emissions. Impacts of transportation, handling,
transfer of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents from
workshop, management plan for maintenance of HEMM, machinery, equipment.
Details of various facilities to be provided in terms of parking, rest areas,
canteen, and effluents/pollution load from these activities.
(xxvi)
Details of waste generation – OB, topsoil –
as per the approved calendar programme, and their management shown in figures
as well explanatory chapter with tables giving progressive development and mine
closure plan, green belt development, backfilling programme and conceptual post
mining land use.
(xxvii)
Progressive Green belt and afforestation plan
(both in text, figures as well as in tables prepared by MOEF) and selection of
species (local) for the afforestation/plantation programme based on original
survey/landuse.
(xxviii)
Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan, post mining
land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre- mining. A Plan for the
ecological restoration of the area post mining and for land use should be
prepared with detailed cost provisions. Impact and management of wastes and
issues of rehandling (wherever applicable) and backfilling and progressive mine
closure and reclamation.
(xxix)
Flow chart of water balance. Treatment of
effluents from workshop, township, domestic wastewater, mine water discharge,
etc. Details of STP in colony and ETP in mine. Recycling of water to the max.
possible extent.
(xxx)
Occupational health issues. Baseline data on
the health of the population in the impact zone and measures for occupational
health and safety of the personnel and manpower for the mine.
(xxxi)
Risk Assessment and Disaster Preparedness and
Management Plan.
(xxxii)
Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxxiii)
Including cost of EMP (capital and recurring)
in the project cost and for progressive and final mine closure plan.
(xxxiv)
Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R Plan with
data on the existing socio-economic status of the population (including
tribals, SC/ST, BPL families) found in the study area and broad plan for resettlement
of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternate
livelihood concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and housing
amenities being offered, etc and costs along with the schedule of the
implementation of the R&R Plan.
(xxxv)
CSR Plan along with details of villages and
specific budgetary provisions (capital and recurring) for specific activities
over the life of the project.
(xxxvi)
Public Hearing should cover the details of
notices issued in the newspaper, proceedings/minutes of public hearing, the
points raised by the general public and commitments made by the proponent
should be presented in a tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the regional
language, an authenticated English Translation of the same should be provided.
(xxxvii)
In built mechanism of self-monitoring of
compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxx) Status of any litigations/ court cases
filed/pending on the project.
(xxxxi) Submission of
sample test analysis of:
Characteristics
of coal - this includes grade of coal and other characteristics – ash, S and
heavy metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxxxii) Copy of
clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval,
NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept.
(if req.), etc. wherever applicable.
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ANNEXURE
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GENERIC TOR FOR AN UNDERGROUND COALMINE
PROJECT
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report should be
prepared for a peak capacity of …………..
MTPA over an area of ………….. ha addressing the impacts of the underground
coalmine project including the aspects of mineral transportation and issues of
impacts on hydrogeology, plan for conservation of flora/fauna and
afforestation/plantation programme based on the generic structure specified in
Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006.. Baseline data
collection can be for any season except monsoon.
(ii)
The EIA-EMP report should also cover the
impacts and management plan for the project specific activities on the
environment of the region, and the environmental quality – air, water, land,
biotic community, etc. through collection of baseline data and information, generation
of baseline data on impacts for ……. MTPA of coal production based on approval of project/Mining
Plan.
(iii)
A Study area map of the core zone and 10km
area of the buffer zone (15 km of the buffer zone in case of ecologically
sensitive areas) delineating the major topographical features such as the land
use, drainage, locations of habitats, major construction including railways,
roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and other polluting sources, which
shall also indicate the migratory corridors of fauna, if any and the areas
where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance are
found in the area.
(iv)
Map showing the core zone along with 3-5 km
of the buffer zone) delineating the agricultural land (irrigated and
unirrigated, uncultivable land (as defined in the revenue records), forest
areas (as per records) and grazing land and wasteland and water bodies.
(v)
Contour map at 3m interval along with Site
plan of the mine (lease/project area with about 3-5 km of the buffer zone)
showing the various surface structures such as buildings, infrastructure, CHP,
ETP, Stockyard, township/colony (within/adjacent to the ML), green belt and
undisturbed area and if any existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to
be left undisturbed along with details of natural drainage adjoining the
lease/project and modification of thereof in terms of construction of
embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc.,
highways, passing through the lease/project area.
(vi)
Original land use (agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land/wasteland/water bodies) of the area. Impacts of
project, if any on the landuse, in particular, agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land/water bodies falling within the lease/project and
acquired for mining operations. Extent of area under surface rights and under
mining rights.
(vii)
Study on the existing flora and fauna in the
study area carried out by an institution of relevant discipline and the list of
flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and buffer zone and
a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of the
migratory corridor of any endangered fauna. The flora and fauna details should
be furnished separately for the core zone and buffer zone. The report and the
list should be authenticated by the concerned institution carrying out the
study and the names of the species scientific and common names) along with the
classification under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 should be furnished.
(viii)
Details of mineral reserves, geological status
of the study area and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and
progressive stage-wise working plan/scheme until end of mine life should be
reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of
production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps should also be
included.
(ix)
Impact of mining on hydrology, modification
of natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water
courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on
the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(x)
Collection of one-season (non-monsoon)
primary baseline data on environmental quality – air (PM10, PM2.5,
SOx, NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, AS, etc),
noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil along with one-season met data.
(xi)
Map of the study area (core and buffer zone)
clearly delineating the location of various monitoring stations (air/water/soil
and noise – each shown separately) superimposed with location of habitats, wind
roses, other industries/mines, polluting sources. The number and location of
the stations should be selected on the basis of the proposed impacts in the
downwind/downstream/groundwater regime. One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact non-polluting area as a control station. Wind roses
to determine air pollutant dispersion and impacts thereof shall be determined.
Monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and standards for air, water, noise
notified under Environment Protection Rules. Parameters for water testing for
both ground and surface water should be as per ISI standards and CPCB
classification of surface water wherever applicable.
(xii)
Impact of mining and water abstraction and
mine water discharge in mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within
the core zone and 10km buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on the
impact of mining on the groundwater regime. Details of rainwater harvesting and
measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected wherever the areas are
declared dark/grey from groundwater development.
(xiii)
Study on subsidence, measures for
mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its
use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xiv)
Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement as per different activities in the mining
operations, including use of water for sand stowing should be given separately.
Source of water for use in mine, sanction of the competent authority in the
State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the competing users should be provided.
(xv)
Impact of choice of mining method,
technology, selected use of machinery - and impact on air quality, mineral
transportation, coal handling & storage/stockyard, etc, Impact of blasting,
noise and vibrations.
(xvi)
Impacts of mineral transportation – within
and outside the lease/project. The entire sequence of mineral production,
transportation, handling, transfer and storage of mineral and waste, and their
impacts on air quality should be shown in a flow chart with the specific points
where fugitive emissions can arise and the specific pollution
control/mitigative measures proposed to be put in place. Examine the adequacy
of roads existing in the area and if new roads are proposed, the impact of
their construction and use particularly if forestland is used.
(xvii)
Details of various facilities to be provided
in terms of parking, rest areas, canteen, and effluents/pollution load from
these activities. Examine whether
existing roads are adequate to take care of the additional load of mineral and
their impacts.
(xviii)
Examine the number and efficiency of
mobile/static water sprinkling system along the main mineral transportation
road within the mine, approach roads to the mine/stockyard/siding, and also the
frequency of their use in impacting air quality.
(xix)
Impacts of CHP, if any on air and water
quality. A flow chart of water use and whether the unit can be made a
zero-discharge unit.
(xx)
Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan along with
the fund requirement for the detailed activities proposed there under. Impacts of change in land use for mining
operations and whether the land can be restored for agricultural use post
mining.
(xxi)
Occupational health issues. Baseline data on
the health of the population in the impact zone and measures for occupational
health and safety of the personnel and manpower for the mine should be
furnished.
(xxii)
Details of cost of EMP (capital and
recurring) in the project cost and for final mine closure plan. The specific
costs (capital and recurring) of each pollution control/mitigative measures
proposed in the project until end of mine life and a statement that this is
included in the project cost.
(xxiii)
Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources – water, land, energy, raw
materials/mineral, etc.
(xxiv)
R&R: Detailed project specific R&R
Plan with data on the existing socio-economic status (including tribals, SC/ST)
of the population in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the
displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternate livelihood
concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and housing amenities being
offered, etc and costs along with the schedule of the implementation of the
R&R Plan.
(xxv)
CSR Plan along with details of villages and
specific budgetary provisions (capital and recurring) for specific activities
over the life of the project.
(xxvi)
Public Hearing should cover the details as
specified in the EIA Notification 2006, and include notices issued in the
newspaper, proceedings/minutes of public hearing, the points raised by the
general public and commitments by the proponent made should be presented in a
tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the regional language, an
authenticated English Translation of the same should be provided.
(xxvii)
Status of any litigations/ court cases
filed/pending on the project.
(xxxvii)
Submission of sample test analysis of:
(xxxvii)
Characteristics of coal - this includes grade of coal and other characteristics
– ash, S
and heavy metals including levels of
Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxxviii)
Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan
Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc.
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ANNEXURE
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GENERIC TOR FOR AN OPENCAST-CUM-UNDERGROUND
COALMINE PROJECT
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report would be
prepared for a combined rated capacity of…….. MTPA for OC-cum-UG project
which consists of ……. MTPA for OC and ………. MTPA for UG in an ML/project area of
…… ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(ii)
An EIA-EMP Report would be prepared
for ……. MTPA rated capacity cover the impacts and management plan for the
project specific activities on the environment of the region, and the
environmental quality – air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through
collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts including
prediction modelling for ………. MTPA of coal
production based on approval of project/Mining Plan for …….. MTPA. Baseline
data collection can be for any season except monsoon.
(iii)
A map specifying locations of the State, District
and Project location.
(iv)
A
Study area map of the core zone and 10km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000
scale) clearly delineating the major topographical features such as the land
use, surface drainage of rivers/streams/nalas/canals, locations of human
habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major
industries/mines and other polluting sources. In case of ecologically sensitive
areas such as Biosphere Reserves/National Parks/WL Sanctuaries/ Elephant
Reserves, forests (Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna, and areas
where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance found in
the 15 km area of the buffer zone should be given.
(v)
Land use map (1: 50,000 scale) based on a
recent satellite imagery of the study area may also be provided with
explanatory note of the land use. Satellite imagery per se is not required.
(vi)
Map showing the core zone delineating the
agricultural land (irrigated and unirrigated, uncultivable land (as defined in
the revenue records), forest areas (as per records), along with other physical
features such as water bodies, etc should be furnished.
(vii)
A contour map showing the area drainage of
the core zone and 2-5 km of the buffer zone (where the water courses of the
core zone ultimately join the major rivers/streams outside the lease/project
area) should also be clearly indicated as a separate map.
(viii)
A
detailed Site plan of the mine showing the various proposed break-up of the
land for mining operations such as the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt,
safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony
(within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area and if any, in topography
such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to be left undisturbed
along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease /project and modification
of thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds, proposed
diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc., approach roads, major haul
roads, etc.
(ix)
In case of any proposed diversion of
nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/modification of drainage
and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on
the map.
(x)
Similarly
if the project involves diversion of any road/railway line passing through the
ML/project area, the proposed route of diversion and its realignment should be
shown.
(xi)
Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition.
(xii)
Break-up of lease/project area as per mining
operations.
(xiii)
Impact of changes in the land use due to the
start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land.
(xiv)
Collection of one-season (non-monsoon)
primary baseline data on environmental quality - air (PM10, PM2.5,
SOx , NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc),
noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil along with one-season met data.
(xv)
Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale)
(core and buffer zone clearly delineating the location of various stations
superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting
sources. The number and location of the stations in both core zone and buffer
zone should be selected on the basis of size of lease/project area, the
proposed impacts in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater
regime (based on flow). One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a control station. The
monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing
for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB
classification wherever applicable. Values should be presented in comparison to
desirable limits.
(xvi)
Study on the existing flora and fauna in the
study area (10km) carried out by an institution of relevant discipline and the
list of flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and buffer
zone and a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of
the migratory corridor of any endangered fauna. If the study area has
endangered flora and fauna, or if the project falls within 15 km of an
ecologically sensitive area, then a comprehensive Conservation Plan should be
prepared and furnished along with comments from the CWLW of the State Govt.
(xvii)
Details of mineral reserves, geological
status of the study are and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and
progressive stage-wise working scheme until end of mine life should be
reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of
production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps and sections should
be included. The progressive mine development and final mine closure plan
should also be shown in figures.
(xviii)
Details of mining methods, technology,
equipment to be used, etc., rationale for selection of that technology and equipment
proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts.
(xix)
Study on subsidence, measures for
mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its
use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xx)
Impact of mining on hydrology, modification of
natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water
courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on
the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xxi)
Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately.
(xxii)
Source of water for use in mine, sanction of
the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the competing
users.
(xxiii)
Impact of mining and water abstraction use in
mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the core zone and 10 km
buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on. Details of rainwater
harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected in case
there us a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or if the area falls
within dark/grey zone.
(xxiv)
Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxv)
Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive
modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model.
(xxvi)
Impacts of mineral transportation – within
and outside the lease/project along with flow-chart indicating the specific
areas generating fugitive emissions. Impacts of transportation, handling,
transfer of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents from workshop,
management plan for maintenance of HEMM, machinery, equipment. Details of
various facilities to be provided in terms of parking, rest areas, canteen, and
effluents/pollution load from these activities.
(xxvii)
Details of waste generation – OB, topsoil – as
per the approved calendar programme, and their management shown in figures as
well explanatory chapter with tables giving progressive development and mine
closure plan, green belt development, backfilling programme and conceptual post
mining land use.
(xxviii)
Impact and management of wastes and issues of
rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation.
(xxix)
Flow chart of water balance. Treatment of
effluents from workshop, township, domestic wastewater, mine water discharge,
etc. Details of STP in colony and ETP in mine. Recycling of water to the max.
possible extent.
(xxx)
Occupational health issues. Baseline data on
the health of the population in the impact zone and measures for occupational
health and safety of the personnel and manpower for the mine.
(xxxi)
Risk Assessment and Disaster Preparedness and
Management Plan.
(xxxii)
Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxxiii)
Progressive Green belt and afforestation plan
(both in text, figures as well as in tables prepared by MOEF) and selection of
species (local) for the afforestation/plantation programme based on original
survey/landuse.
(xxxiv)
Conservation Plan for the endangered/endemic
flora and fauna found in the study area and for safety of animals visiting/residing
in the study area and also those using the study area as a migratory corridor.
(xxxv)
Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan, post
mining land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre- mining. A Plan for the
ecological restoration of the area post mining and for land use should be
prepared with detailed cost provisions.
(xxxvi)
Including cost of EMP (capital and recurring)
in the project cost and for progressive and final mine closure plan.
(xxxvii)
Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R Plan with
data on the existing socio-economic status of the population (including
tribals, SC/ST, BPL families) found in the study area and broad plan for
resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony,
alternate livelihood concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and
housing amenities being offered, etc and costs along with the schedule of the
implementation of the R&R Plan.
(xxxviii)
CSR Plan along with details of villages and specific budgetary provisions
(capital and recurring) for specific activities over the life of the project.
(xxxix)
Public Hearing should cover the details of notices issued in the newspaper,
proceedings/minutes of public hearing, the points raised by the general public
and commitments made by the proponent should be presented in a tabular form. If
the Public Hearing is in the regional language, an authenticated English
Translation of the same should be provided.
(xxxx) In built mechanism of self-monitoring of
compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxxi) Status of any
litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxxii) Submission
of sample test analysis of:
Characteristics
of coal - this includes grade of coal and other characteristics – ash, S and
heavy metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxxxiii) Copy of
clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval,
NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept.
(if req.), etc.
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ANNEXURE-7
GENERAL CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL POINTS OF TOR
The following general points should be noted:
(i) All documents should be properly
indexed, page numbered.
(ii) Period/date of data collection should
be clearly indicated.
(iii) Authenticated English translation of all
material provided in Regional languages.
(iv) After the preparation of the draft EIA-EMP
Report as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the Public Hearing
conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take necessary action
for obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(v)
The letter/application for EC should quote
the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the TOR.
(vi)
The copy of the letter received from the
Ministry on the TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as an
annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.
(vii) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the
Ministry must incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in Public Hearing.
The index of the final EIA-EMP report, must indicate the specific chapter and
page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR prescribed by Ministry
and the issue raised in the P.H. have been incorporated. Mining Questionnaire
(posted on MOEF website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be
submitted at the time of applying for EC.
(viii) The aforesaid TOR has a validity of two
years only.
The following
additional points are also to be noted:
(i)
Grant of TOR does not necessarily mean grant
of EC.
(ii)
Grant of TOR/EC to the present project does
not necessarily mean grant of TOR/EC to the captive/linked project.
(iii)
Grant of TOR/EC to the present project does
not necessarily mean grant of approvals in other regulations such as the
(iv) Grant of EC is also subject to Circulars
issued under the EIA Notification 2006, which are available on the MOEF
website: www.envfor.nic.in
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