MINUTES OF
13th EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (EAC) (THERMAL & COAL MINING)
MEETING HELD ON 21st DECEMBER 2010
The 13th meeting of the reconstituted EAC
(T &C) was held on 21st December 2010 to consider the projects of coal mining sector. The list of
participants of EAC and the proponents are given at Annexure-1 and 2
respectively.
The minutes of the 11th
meeting of EAC (T&C) held on 22nd -23rd November 2010
was confirmed subject to the following corrections:
i. Item 5: 3rd para at page 6 to 3rd para at page 10
upto ‘Wildlife Protection Act, 1972’ prescribing TOR stands deleted.
ii. Item 8: Page 16: 2nd para,
the line” The Committee desired …
iii. Item No.11: page 23, para 2: The
sentence “The Committee desired” until “Satpura Reservoir’ would be TOR
condition No. (xxxviii)
iv. Item No.12: page 28, sentence “The
Committee desired” until “Satpura Reservoir’ would be TOR condition No.
(xxxviii)
v. Item 18.2, page 40: After the sentence
1) i), a new para will follow with the following sentences: “The Committee
reiterated the fact that evacuation of raw coal from SECL mines should be by
rail upto the nearest rail head or by conveyor. Transportation by road should
be minimised and that too should be done only if no other viable option
(railway and/or conveyor) is feasible.
Consideration of coal mining
projects was taken up as given below.
1. Expansion of Churcha RO
UG (1 MTPA to 2.10 MTPA and ML area from 2240.95 ha to 3590.147 ha) of M/s SECL
located in Tehsil Baikunthpur, dist.
The proponent
made a presentation. It was informed that the proposal involves expansion of
production from 1 to 2.10 MTPA (peak) and ML area from 2240.95 ha to 3541.15 ha
and introduction of a more efficient technology – continuous miner (eliminating
blasting) with SDL/LHD and by caving. Churcha RO UG is planned as a combination
of four units – Churcha UG, Churcha West UG, Shivpur Incline and Ghugra
Incline. The project proponent informed that EC was granted on 17.02.1995 for 1
MTPA. Of the total ML area of 3590.147 ha, 1626.407 ha is forestland, 518.26 ha
is Govt. land and 1445.48 ha is agricultural land. A number of reserve forests
such as Kothgori
reserve forest in core zone and Temari reserve forests, Patharigawan RF,
The Committee desired that adequate
precautionary measures for roofing and bolting must be taken to ensure that no
subsidence takes place till end of mining as caving may occur during
depillaring and desired that adequate precautionary measures for roof support
are taken such as roof bolting, etc. The Committee further desired that a
Subsidence Prediction Modelling should be carried out and compared with actual
and necessary corrective measures taken. The Committee noted that the levels of
SPM are high (308 ug/m3) in the core zone although the mines in operation are
UG mines. The Committee desired that the 3-tier plantation, sprinkling
arrangements at transfer points and along main approach roads and coal transportation
routes should be provided. The Committee further
desired that plantation should be developed in areas within surface rights
which are vacant/undisturbed. The Committee desired that monitoring of water quality
after treatment to prescribed limits should be regularly done and records
thereof maintained, especially at discharge points and the water quality of the
receiving water (before and after discharge) should be monitored and records
maintained. The Committee desired that measures for treatment of disposal of
sludge precipitated (such as calcium
sulphate, ferrous carbonate, etc) from the treatment plant and sought details
thereof including details of lining for storage of sludge. The Committee
desired that the mine discharge water of 13,148 m3/d is acidic and desired that
it should be treated to prescribed norms before discharge into Jhumka Nallla. The
Committee sought the detailed water balance for the project and reasons for use
of tube well water for domestic consumption. The Committee desired that details
of CSR drawn up for an estimated cost of Rs 98 lakhs should be presented along
with names of villages and activities proposed under CSR. The Committee desired
that a continuous monitoring mechanism for R&R and CSR implementation and
which includes a Third Party Social Audit.
The Committee decided to further
consider the case upon receipt of the aforesaid details.
2. Dhanpuri-Amlai Group of Opencast Coal
Mines (4.75 MTPA (peak) and expn. in project area from 1309.554 ha to 1500.549
ha) of M/s South Eastern Coalfields Ltd., located in Tehsils Sohagpur and Anuppur and in districts Shahdol-
Annupur, MP. (EC based on TOR
granted on 11.03.2010)
The PP made a
presentation. It was informed that the Dhanpuri-Amlai group of mines consist of
3 mines- Dhanpuri OCP of 1.25 MTPA, Amlai OCP (0.70 MTPA) with a residual life
of 1 years and Dhanpuri OCP sector A coal will exhaust in 2 years and Sector D
would be the major coal producing sector along with the proposed Amlai Opencast
Extension Sector B mine (1.50 MTPA (normative) and 2.025 MTPA (peak). It was
informed that the manpower, infrastructure of Amlai OCP would be used for the
proposed mine.
The land use details
were presented as given below:
S.No |
Category |
Dhanpuri OCP ha |
Amlai Opencast Project in ha |
Amlai Opencast sector B ha |
Cluster Total ha |
1 |
|
748.790 |
166.00 |
166.92 |
1081.71 |
2 |
Agriculture land. |
280.729 |
0.992 |
13.14 |
294.861 |
3 |
Government land |
37.234 |
17.952 |
4.932 |
60.118 |
4 |
Water body |
9.00 |
5.00 |
6.03 |
20.03 |
5 |
Total ML Area |
1075.780 |
189.944 |
190.995 |
1456.719 |
6. |
Colony area (ha) (outside the ML) |
43.83(Agri/Tenancy |
- |
- |
43.83 Agri/Tenancy |
|
Total area of cluster |
1500.549 |
ACTIVITY –WISE LAND USE
OF CORE ZONE
S.No |
Purpose |
Mining lease area |
Total |
|||
Government |
Private |
|||||
|
others |
Agriculture |
others |
|||
1. |
Area to be
excavated(mines) |
769.9 |
54.8 |
177.9 |
0 |
1002.6 |
2 |
Storage for top soil |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3. |
Overburden/Dumps |
43.83 |
20.4 |
8.11 |
0 |
72.34 |
4. |
Infrastructure
(workshop, administrative building, etc) |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
5. |
Roads |
20 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
6. |
Green belt |
75.53 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
75.53 |
7 |
Safety Zone |
162.4 |
4.95 |
108.8 |
0 |
276.21 |
Total |
1082 |
80.15 |
294.9 |
0 |
1456.7 |
|
8. |
Township area
/rehabilitation site (outside ML area) |
0 |
0 |
43.83 |
0 |
43.83 |
DETAILS OF CLUSTER
S.No |
Particulars |
Dhanpuri OCP ha |
Amlai OCP |
Amlai OCP sector B ha |
1. |
Mineable reserve |
26.00(QRY:A&D) Balance :19.50 |
10.85 Balance : 0.40 |
18.70 |
2. |
Total Volume of |
128.00(QRY:A&D) Balance :93.00 |
46.96 Balance :2.20 |
142.0 |
3. |
Avg.Stripping ratio |
4.92 |
4.33 |
7.59 |
4. |
OB (Top |
14.0-70.0 |
37 |
12.56-75.48 |
5. |
Maximum depth |
83 |
55 |
110 |
6. |
Mine Life |
11 |
1 |
15 |
7. |
Major HEMM |
Dragline Shovel, Dumper |
Dragline Shovel, Dumper |
Dragline Shovel Dumper, Surface
Miner |
8. |
Av Grade |
D |
D |
C |
9. |
Manpower |
1044 |
623 |
Redeployment Of Amlai OCP
Manpower |
The ML area also include a number
of seasonal nalas and tributaries of Son river like Belha & Baghaiya are proposed to be diverted. The Committee was informed that the total
water Requirement is 2860 m3/day (mine use -880m3/day;drinking
80 m3/day:Domestic -1900 m3/day). The present total mine
discharge is 7118 m3/d and after expansion it would be 9630 m3/d. Water table
is in the range of 6.09-13.42 m bgl during pre-monsoon and 1.75-12.90m bgl
during post-monsoon. OB of 42 Mm3 generated would be stored in ext.
The Committee observed
that the operational details of clustering the three mines and
environmental considerations involved
are not clear. The Committee desired that the detailed break-up of the mine
operations, land use details of the three mines and cluster approach in terms
of mine reclamation and waste management and the Final Mine Closure
(conceptual), coal evacuation, use of infrastructure, manpower, etc should be
presented. The Committee desired that specific air pollution control measures
such as 3-tier plantation, wet drilling etc should be adopted. The Committee
noted that an estimated 15,000 TPD of coal is proposed to be despatched by road
and desired that road transportation be avoided and a coal evacuation plan by
conveyor to tail head and loading into rail wagons by bulk loading method in
place of wharf loading by pay loaders be considered and presented for reducing
pollution due to use of diesel vehicles and from dust generating sources. The
Committee desired that a project specific CSR Plan for the two villages for Rs
70 lakhs and Rs 65 lakhs respectively be prepared and presented. The Committee
desired that Third Party evaluation (Social Audit) be carried out. The
Committee desired that a one-season data of PM 10 and PM 2.5 for the cluster be
collected. The Committee also desired that issues raised during P.H. along with
commitments made/measures along with budgetary provisions be also presented.
The Committee decided to
further consider the project upon receipt of the aforesaid details.
3. Fatehpur
East Opencast Coal Mine Project (9.5 MTPA (normative) and 10 MTPA Peak in an ML
area of 1664.563 ha) of M/s Fatehpur East Coal Pvt. Ltd., located in Mand
Raigarh Coalfields, Tehsil Dharmajaigarh, Dist. Raigarh, Chhattisgarh (TOR)
The PP made a
presentation. It was informed that Fatehpur
East Coal Pvt.Ltd. (FECPL) is a joint venture between five private companies
for extraction of coal at 9.5 MTPA (normative) rated capacity and 10 MTPA peak
capacity for captive use - M/s J.L.D.Yuvatmal Energy, M/s R.K.M.Poergen Pvt,. Ltd., M/s VISA Power Ltd., M/s Anthena Infra
Projects pvt ltd.; M/sVandana Vidhyut Ltd. The total ML Area is 1664.563 ha of which protected forest land is 567.563 ha, tenancy land
(Agriculture land) is 335.349 ha and revenue
land is 761.71 ha. A number of forests - Fatehpur PF, Semlipali PF, Sheraband
PF are found in the study area. Drainage of the block is controlled by Pawasi
nala in the north-eastern part of the block boundary which drains into River
Mand flowing in south-east direction. In addition, there are some ponds within
the ML area. Pawasi Nala is to be diverted. Of the total ML area, proposed land use for mining includes
1489 ha area for excavation of which 1450 ha is
for internal dump, 75 ha for green belt, 10 ha for colony, and 90ha undisturbed
area. Mining would be opencast by shovel-dumper combination. Ultimate working
depth is 300m bgl. An estimated 2000 Mm3 of OB would be generated. An ext. On
dump of a max. height of ext.
The
Committee sought a clarification whether the block is a ‘Go’ area in view of
the MOEF letter No. 11-282/2010-FC dated 10.12.2010 which stated that he block
is a ‘No-Go’ Area and would require certain modification of the lease boundary
to make it a ‘Go Area’. The Committee also sought details of crown density of
forestland. The Committee noted that there are a number of tribals within the
project area.
The Committee after discussions
decided to further consider the proposal only upon receiving a clarification
from MOEF with respect to whether the Block is a ‘Go Area’ and clarification on
mining operations vis-à-vis land use.
4. Coal & Ore
Beneficiation Plant of M/s Shree Nakoda Global Ltd., village Hathband, dist.
Raipur, Chhattisgarh (TOR)
PP not turned up for presentation.
It was noted that no intimation was given for not attending the meeting.
5. Proposed Ashoka Coal Washery (10 MTPA) of
M/s CCL to be located in Ashoka OCP, Jharkhand (TOR)
PP made a
presentation. It was informed that the proposal is for establishing a new coal
washery of 10 MTPA capacity in 24 ha land in Ashoka OCP. The process technology to be used is wet
process using Jigs and Hydrocyclone in a closed circuit for washing Grade F
coal (more than 37% ash) and to reduce the ash content to 33% + 0.5%. River
Damodar is about 4km from the mine/washery. Total water requirement is 2700
m3/d for the washery. Mine water of Ashoka OCP would be used for the washery operations.
The washery would be operated on a BOM basis. Clean coal rejects would be used
in an FBC based TPP to be put up in the adjoining Piparwar OCP, where the site
has been earmarked. EC was
granted to Ashoka OCP vide ministry’s letter dated J-11015/610/2007 –IA.II(M)
Dated 17.04.2008 and therefore, the proponent had sought an exemption from
conduct of P.H. for coal washery project as the unit is located within the
Ashoka OCP leasehold, which had been agreed to by the earlier EAC. It is
proposed to backfill the coal rejects till FBC based TPP is commissioned. Life
of the project is 35 years.
The
Committee noted that as per the TOR granted vide MOEF letter dated 09.06.2009,
an integrated proposal for coal washery-cum-FBC based TPP was required to be
submitted. However, the application received is for the coal washery only. The
Committee reiterated that an integrated EIA/EMP/Proposal should be prepared for
Ashoka Coal Washery, FBC power plant using coal and mine water produced from
Piparwar OCP and Ashoka OCP be prepared. The Committee also desired that the PP
look into utilisation of the flyash from the TPP as a raw material along with
clinker by cement based industries in the area.
The Committee after discussions
decided to return the application.
6. Cluster 6 (9
UG mines of a combined prod. capacity of 1.013 MTPA normative and 1.750 MTPA
peak in a total combined ML area of 4775 ha) of M/s ECL, located in Raniganj
Coalfields, dist. Burdwan,
The proponent made a
presentation. It was informed that the Raniganj coalfields consist of 111
coalmines of which 8 have obtained EC and one opencast is not part of the
cluster concept. Thus, the remaining 92 underground coal mines have been grouped into 13 clusters of
M/s ECL in Raniganj Coalfields. Of this, Cluster 6 of 9 UG mines has a combined
ML area of 4775 ha as given below:
Status |
S.no |
MINES IN
CLUSTER VI |
||||
Name of
Mine |
Production capacity(MTY) |
Lease Hold
Area(HA) |
Life of
Mine (years) |
|||
NORMATIVE |
PEAK |
|||||
Working mines |
1 |
Dhemomain UG |
0.155 |
0.210 |
1623 |
>50 |
2 |
Sodepur (UG) |
0.120 |
0.150 |
808 |
>10 |
|
3 |
Narsamuda UG |
0.148 |
0.190 |
265 |
>10 |
|
4. |
Patmohana (UG) |
0.120 |
0.120 |
544 |
>40 |
|
5 |
Chinakuri I(UG) |
0.060 |
0.080 |
414 |
>50 |
|
6. |
Chinakuri III (UG) |
0.150 |
0.200 |
216 |
>25 |
|
7. |
Bejdih (UG) |
0.040 |
0.100 |
242 |
>20 |
|
8. |
Methani(UG)); |
0.100 |
0.200 |
348 |
>20 |
|
9. |
Sheetalpur
UG |
0.120 |
0.500 |
315 |
>30 |
|
TOTAL |
1.013 |
1.750 |
4775 |
|
LAND USE OF CLUSTER 6
S.N. |
Land Use |
Area in ha |
1. |
Colliery infrastructure |
577.0 |
2. |
Tanks |
245.0 |
3. |
Agriculture |
1465.0 |
4. |
Danga |
1236.0 |
5. |
Towns |
488.0 |
6. |
Village/Basti |
296.0 |
7. |
Road |
105.0 |
8 |
Rail |
217.0 |
9. |
|
146.0 |
|
TOTAL |
4775.0 |
The PP informed that Cluster 6 consists of 9
adjoining underground mines taken over from pre-nationalisation period. The cluster
is located in the western part of the Raniganj coalfields in Burdwan district
of West Bengal. River Damodar forms a boundary on the South west of the
cluster. It was clarified that there are no abandoned pits and quarries. It was
further clarified that there is no forestland in Raniganj coalfields. Grade of
coal is A or B (non-coking or semi-coking).
The details of R&R under
Raniganj Action Plan for Cluster 6
S.N. |
Parameter |
Details |
|
PHASE-I |
|
1. |
Total Unstable locations |
7 nos |
2. |
Total Areas |
316.05 ha |
3. |
Affected population |
13865 |
|
PHASE-II |
|
1 |
Total Unstable locations |
19 nos |
2. |
Total Areas |
343.07 ha |
3. |
Affected population |
61535 |
The Committee desired
that an integrated EIA-EMP Report for the 9 mines should be prepared. The AAQ
stations should be positioned based on the locations of habitations, pollution
generating sources and the wind direction and should be checked for impacts of
measures taken on the air quality in view that Asansol is a critically polluted
area. The Committee desired that abandoned pits/quarries if any, of worked out
mines of pre-nationalisation period should be backfilled and reclaimed with
plantation. The Committee desired that the 61,535 PAPs and 13,865 PAPs living
in unstable locations within the cluster should be rehabilitated. The details
of Raniganj Action Plan involving resettlement of habitation from unstable
sites within the cluster should be integrated with the EIA-EMP study (Phase-I
and II) for the entire cluster along with clear time lines of the schedule of
implementation. The Committee desired that subsided areas should be reclaimed
with plantation. The details of areas under Mining Rights and under Surface
rights and their land use should be provided in the EIA-EMP Report.
Based
on the application along with documents and presentation thereon and
discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following TOR:
(i) An Integrated EIA-EMP
for the cluster of mines shall be prepared clearly bringing out the present
status of 6 mines in Cluster 6 as above consisting of 9 UG mines of a combined prod. capacity of 1.013 MTPA
normative and 1.750 MTPA peak in a total combined ML area of 4775 ha - status of env. quality and the extent of pollution load from each mine
and the combined pollution load from the cluster of mines that would be reduced
by taking suitable mitigative measures for the individual mines and for the cluster and the expected
improvement in the environmental quality of the mines in the cluster and within
the coalfield after the implementation of the measures through an Integrated
Environmental Plan formulated on the aforesaid basis. A fresh baseline data on the env. quality – air, water, land,
biotic community, etc. shall be
generated through collection of data and information, generation of data
on impacts. Baseline data collection can be for any season except monsoon. Details of the present land use and post
mining land use of the operating and abandoned mines individually and as a
cluster shall be furnished as part of the EIA. A detailed Mine Closure
Plan and a Mine Reclamation Plan for the abandoned mines (UG and
OC)/pits/quarries found in the cluster shall be furnished as a part of EIA-EMP
study. The closure of UG mines should ensure that no illegal mining is done
thereafter from the mines. Details of long
term benefits to environment because of cluster approach of mining shall be
clearly addressed in the EIA-EMP study.
In addition to the above, the Committee desired that the 61,535 PAPs and 13,865 PAPs
living in unstable locations within the cluster should be rehabilitated. The
details of Raniganj Action Plan involving resettlement of habitation from
unstable sites within the cluster should be integrated with the EIA-EMP study
(Phase-I and II) for the entire cluster along with clear time lines of the
schedule of implementation. The Committee desired that subsided areas should be
reclaimed with plantation. The details of areas under Mining Rights and under
Surface rights and their land use should be provided in the EIA-EMP Report.
(ii) The Integrated EIA-EMP shall be based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of
the EIA Notification 2006 and incorporate an Environmental Action Plan
for mitigating the environmental degradation existing in the cluster and for
improvement of the environmental quality (air, water and land) so that the
region, which is presently critically polluted, and show by implementation of
the Env. Action Plan the discernible improvement of its environmental quality.
(iii) A map specifying locations of the State,
District and Project location. A map showing the Raniganj Coalfields and the
locations of the mines in the cluster.
(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 mines in the cluster, locations of
human habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines,
major industries/mines and other polluting sources.
(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 cluster of mines showing the various
proposed break-up of the land for mining operations such as the quarry area, OB
dumps, green belt, safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP, Stockyard,
township/colony (within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area and if any,
in topography such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to be
left undisturbed along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease /project
and modification of thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds,
proposed diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc., approach roads,
major haul roads, etc.
In case of any proposed diversion
of nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/modification of drainage
and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on
the map.
Similarly if the project involves
diversion of any road/railway line passing through the ML/project area of the
mines of the cluster, the proposed route of diversion and its realignment
should be shown.
(ix) Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition of each mine in the cluster.
(x) Break-up of lease/project area as per
mining operations of each mine in the cluster.
(xi) Impact of changes in the land use due to
the start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land.
(xii) Collection of one-season (non-monsoon)
primary baseline data on environmental quality - air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx , NOx
and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc), noise, water (surface and
groundwater), soil and should be checked for impacts of measures taken
on the air quality in view that Asansol is a critically polluted area
(xiii) Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale)
(core and buffer zone clearly delineating the location of various stations
superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting
sources. The number and location of the stations in both core zone and buffer
zone should be selected on the basis of size of lease/project area, the
proposed impacts in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater
regime (based on flow). One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a control station. The
monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing
for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB classification wherever
applicable.
(xiv) 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.
(xv) 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.
(xvi) Study on subsidence, measures for
mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its
use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xvii) Impact of mining on hydrology, modification
of natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water
courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on
the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xviii) Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately for the cluster and for each mine separately.
(xix) Source of water for use in mine, sanction
of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the
competing users.
(xx) Impact of mining and water abstraction
use in mines on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the core zone
and 10 km buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on. Details of
rainwater harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be
reflected in case there us a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or
if the area falls within dark/grey zone.
(xxi) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxii) Impacts of mineral transportation in an
integrated manner using road-cum rail or rail network– 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.
(xxiii) Details of waste generation –
(xxiv) Impact and management of wastes and issues
of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation for
each mine in the cluster.
(xxv) 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.
(xxvi) 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.
(xxvii) Details of fire affected sites and areas
affected by subsidence and unstable sites as given in Raniganj Action Plan for
Cluster 6 Group of Mines and their management for each along with time schedule
for mitigation under the Raniganj Action Plan.
(xxviii) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxix) Progressive Green belt and afforestation plan
(both in text, figures as well as in tables prepared by MOEF) for each mine
along with selection of species (local) for the afforestation/plantation
programme based on original survey/landuse.
(xxx) Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan for
existing and abandoned mines with specific time lines and costs, post mining
land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre-mining for each mine in the
cluster. A Plan for the ecological restoration of the area post mining and for
land use should be prepared with detailed cost provisions. The Committee
desired that the abandoned quarries/mined out pits/voids left over from the
pre-nationalisation period should be properly backfilled and biologically
reclaimed in to either plantation or restored to agricultural land. The
Committee desired that details of land use end of mine life and post mining be
furnished in the standard tables prepared by MOEF. In case, exploration does
not indicate sizeable reserves, the proponent may consider surrendering the
lease after completion of reclamation of the abandoned mines and worked out OC
and UG mines.
(xxxi) Including cost of
EMP (capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and final
mine closure plan.
(xxxii) Details of R&R in Raniganj Action Plan
for the cluster and its integration with the EMP. Cluster specific details of
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.
The Committee also
sought a detailed CSR Plan for the entire cluster and Rs 5 per tonne of coal to
be earmarked for activities under CSR.
(xxxiii) Public Hearing
for the entire cluster 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.
(xxxiv) In built
mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxv) Status of any litigations/
court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxvi) Submission of sample test
analysis of:
Characteristics of coal
- this includes grade of coal and other characteristics – ash, S and heavy
metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxxvi) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as
Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept.
(if req.), etc.
(xxxvii) Grant
of EC for the closed mines would be reviewed at the time of application for EC.
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) MOEF
Circular dated 22.03.2010 may kindly be referred to regarding time limit for
validity of Terms of Reference (TOR) prescribed under EIA Notification, 2006
for undertaking detailed EIA studies for development projects requiring
environmental clearance.
7. Cluster 7 (4 UG mines of a prod. capacity
of 0.18 MTPA normative and 0.24 MTPA (peak) in a combined ML area of 2313 ha) of M/s ECL, located in Raniganj
Coalfields, dist. Burdwan,
The proponent made a
presentation. It was informed that the cluster 7 consists of 4 mines UG of a
combined ML area of 2313 ha as given
below:
Status |
S.no |
MINES IN CLUSTER VII |
||||
Name of
Mine |
Production
capacity(MTY) |
Lease Hold
Area(HA) |
Life of
Mine (years) |
|||
NORMATIVE |
PEAK |
|||||
Working mines |
1 |
Barmondia UG |
0.020 |
0.030 |
665 |
>10 |
2 |
Chakballavpur (UG) |
0.030 |
0.040 |
233 |
>10 |
|
3 |
Manoharbahal UG |
0.030 |
0.040 |
735 |
>10 |
|
4. |
Bhanora West (UG)- |
0.100 |
0.130 |
680 |
>20 |
|
TOTAL |
0.180 |
0.240 |
2313 |
|
Cluster 7 is located
north of Asansol township. The mines are located on the eastern and
western flanks of Salma Dyke in Barmondia geological block of Raniganj
Coalfields.
LAND USE OF CLUSTER 7
S.N. |
Land Use |
Area in ha |
1. |
Colliery infrastructure |
166.0 |
2. |
Tanks |
56.0 |
3. |
Agriculture |
1266.0 |
4. |
Danga |
380.0 |
5. |
Settlement |
236 |
7. |
Road |
41.0 |
8 |
Rail |
20.0 |
9. |
|
148.0 |
|
TOTAL |
2313.0 |
The details of Rehabilitation of Cluster 7 proposed under Raniganj Action Plan
S.N. |
Parameter |
Details |
|
PHASE-I |
|
1. |
Total Unstable locations |
3 nos |
2. |
Total Area |
12.7 ha |
3. |
Affected population |
2000 |
|
PHASE-II |
|
1 |
Total Unstable locations |
7 nos |
2. |
Total Area |
11.2 ha |
3. |
Affected population |
1955 |
The AAQ stations
should be positioned based on the locations of habitations, pollution
generating sources and the wind direction and should be checked for impacts of
measures taken on the air quality in view that Asansol is a critically polluted
area. The Committee desired that the R&R of 2000 PAPs (phase-I) and 1955
PAPs (Phase-I) under Raniganj Action
Plan for resettlement from unstable sites should be dovetailed with the EIA-EMP
Study along with time schedules of their implementation. The Committee desired
that abandoned pits/quarries if any, of worked out mines of pre-nationalisation
period should be backfilled and reclaimed with plantation.
Based
on the application along with documents and presentation thereon and
discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following TOR:
(i) An Integrated EIA-EMP
for the cluster of mines shall be prepared clearly bringing out the present
status of 4 mines in Cluster 7 as above- status of env. quality and the extent
of pollution load from each mine and the combined pollution load from the
cluster of mines that would be reduced by taking suitable mitigative measures
for the individual mines and for the cluster and the expected improvement in
the environmental quality of the mines in the cluster and within the coalfield
after the implementation of the measures through an Integrated Environmental
Plan formulated on the aforesaid basis.
A fresh baseline data on the env. quality – air, water, land, biotic
community, etc. shall be generated through
collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts. Baseline
data collection can be for any season except monsoon. Details of the present land use and post mining land use of the operating
and abandoned mines individually and as a cluster shall be furnished as part of
the EIA. A detailed Mine Closure Plan and a Mine Reclamation Plan for
the abandoned mines (UG and OC)/pits/quarries found in the cluster shall be
furnished as a part of EIA-EMP study. The closure of UG mines should ensure
that no illegal mining is done thereafter from the mines. Details of long term benefits to
environment because of cluster approach of mining shall be clearly addressed in
the EIA-EMP study. In addition to the
above, the
Committee desired that the R&R of 2000 PAPs (phase-I) and 1955 PAPs
(Phase-I) under Raniganj Action Plan for
resettlement from unstable sites should be dovetailed with the EIA-EMP Study
along with time schedules of their implementation. The Committee desired that
abandoned pits/quarries if any, of worked out mines of pre-nationalisation
period should be backfilled and reclaimed with plantation. The Committee
desired that subsided areas should be reclaimed with plantation.
(ii) The Integrated EIA-EMP shall be based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of
the EIA Notification 2006 and incorporate an Environmental Action Plan
for mitigating the environmental degradation existing in the cluster and for
improvement of the environmental quality (air, water and land) so that the
region, which is presently critically polluted, and show by implementation of
the Env. Action Plan the discernible improvement of its environmental quality.
(iii) A map specifying locations of the State,
District and Project location. A map showing the Raniganj Coalfields and the
locations of the mines in the cluster.
(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 mines in the cluster, locations of human habitations, major
constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and
other polluting sources.
(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 cluster of mines showing the
various proposed break-up of the land for mining operations such as the quarry
area, OB dumps, green belt, safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP,
Stockyard, township/colony (within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area
and if any, in topography such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies
are to be left undisturbed along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease
/project and modification of thereof in terms of construction of
embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc.,
approach roads, major haul roads, etc.
In case of any proposed diversion
of nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/modification of drainage
and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on
the map.
Similarly if the project involves
diversion of any road/railway line passing through the ML/project area of the
mines of the cluster, the proposed route of diversion and its realignment
should be shown.
(ix) Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition of each mine in the cluster.
(x) Break-up of lease/project area as per
mining operations of each mine in the cluster.
(xi) Impact of changes in the land use due to
the start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land.
(xii) Collection of one-season (non-monsoon)
primary baseline data on environmental quality - air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx , NOx
and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc), noise, water (surface and
groundwater), soil. The Committee desired that subsided areas should be
reclaimed with plantation. and should be
checked for impacts of measures taken on the air quality in view that Asansol
is a critically polluted area.
(xiii) Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale)
(core and buffer zone clearly delineating the location of various stations
superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting
sources. The number and location of the stations in both core zone and buffer
zone should be selected on the basis of size of lease/project area, the
proposed impacts in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater
regime (based on flow). One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a control station. The
monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing
for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB classification wherever
applicable.
(xiv) 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.
(xv) 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.
(xvi) Study on subsidence, measures for
mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its
use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xvii) Impact of mining on hydrology, modification
of natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water
courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on
the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xviii) Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately for the cluster and for each mine separately.
(xix) Source of water for use in mine, sanction
of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the
competing users.
(xx) Impact of mining and water abstraction
use in mines on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the core zone
and 10 km buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on. Details of
rainwater harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be
reflected in case there us a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or
if the area falls within dark/grey zone.
(xxi) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxii) Impacts of mineral transportation in an
integrated manner using road-cum rail or rail network– 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.
(xxiii) Details of waste generation –
(xxiv) Impact and management of wastes and issues
of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation for
each mine in the cluster.
(xxv) 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.
(xxvi) 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.
(xxvii) Details of fire affected sites and areas
affected by subsidence and unstable sites as given in Raniganj Action Plan for
Cluster III Group of Mines and their management for each along with time
schedule for mitigation under the Raniganj Action Plan.
(xxviii) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxix) Progressive Green belt and afforestation plan
(both in text, figures as well as in tables prepared by MOEF) for each mine
along with selection of species (local) for the afforestation/plantation
programme based on original survey/landuse.
(xxx) Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan for
existing and abandoned mines with specific time lines and costs, post mining
land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre-mining for each mine in the
cluster. A Plan for the ecological restoration of the area post mining and for
land use should be prepared with detailed cost provisions. The Committee
desired that the abandoned quarries/mined out pits/voids left over from the
pre-nationalisation period should be properly backfilled and biologically
reclaimed in to either plantation or restored to agricultural land. The
Committee desired that details of land use end of mine life and post mining be
furnished in the standard tables prepared by MOEF. In case, exploration does
not indicate sizeable reserves, the proponent may consider surrendering the
lease after completion of reclamation of the abandoned mines and worked out OC
and UG mines.
(xxxi) Including cost of
EMP (capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and final
mine closure plan.
(xxxii) Details of R&R in Jharia Action Plan for
the cluster and its integration with the EMP. Cluster specific details of
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.
The Committee also
sought a detailed CSR Plan for the entire cluster and Rs 5 per tonne of coal to
be earmarked for activities under CSR.
(xxxiii) Public Hearing
for the entire cluster 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.
(xxxiv) In built
mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxv) Status of any litigations/
court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxvi) Submission of sample test
analysis of:
Characteristics of coal
- this includes grade of coal and other characteristics – ash, S and heavy
metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxxvi) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as
Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept.
(if req.), etc.
(xxxvii) Grant
of EC for the closed mines would be reviewed at the time of application for EC.
The following general
points should be noted:
(i) All documents should be properly
indexed, page numbered.
(ii) Period/date of data collection should be
clearly indicated.
(iii) Authenticated English translation of all
material provided in Regional languages.
(iv) After the preparation of the draft
EIA-EMP Report as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the Public
Hearing conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take necessary
action for obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(vii)
The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file
No. and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the TOR.
(viii)
The copy of the letter received from the Ministry on the
TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as an annexure to the final
EIA-EMP Report.
(vii) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the
Ministry must incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in Public Hearing.
The index of the final EIA-EMP report, must indicate the specific chapter and
page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR prescribed by Ministry
and the issue raised in the P.H. have been incorporated. Mining Questionnaire
(posted on MOEF website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be
submitted at the time of applying for EC.
(viii) MOEF
Circular dated 22.03.2010 may kindly be referred to regarding time limit for
validity of Terms of Reference (TOR) prescribed under EIA Notification, 2006
for undertaking detailed EIA studies for development projects requiring
environmental clearance.
8. Cluster X (6 mines of a peak prodn. of 2.289
MTPA and one washery in a combined
cluster of 2057.47 ha) of M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, located in Jharia
Coalfields, dist. Dhanbad, Jharkhand (TOR)
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that Cluster X consists of 6
mines of UG and OC mines located in Jharia coalfields along with a Coal Washery
located in Sudamdihi Incline lease hold. The total combined prod. capacity is
1.76 MTPA (normative) and 2.289 MTPA (peak) in a total combined ML area of
2057.47 ha. The cluster if flanked in the east and in the north by TISCO mines,
and in the west and south by metamorphics. The cluster is drained by River
Damodar. It was informed that Sudamdih coal washery of BCCL is located in
south-eastern part of Jharia Coalfields in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand
adjacent to
Cluster No. X (6 mines) |
|||||
s.no |
Name of mines |
Production Capacity
(MTY) |
Lease hold area (ha) |
Life (years) |
|
Normative |
Peak |
||||
1 |
Bhowrah North(UG & OC) |
0.53 |
0.689 |
208.83 |
30 |
2 |
Bhowrah South(UG & OC) |
0.683 |
0.887 |
571.58 |
30 |
3. |
Patherdih(UG & OC) |
0.274 |
0.356 |
244.34 |
30 |
4. |
Sudamdih incline mine(UG) |
0.09 |
0.117 |
254.27 |
30 |
5. |
Sudamdih Shaft mine(UG) (include Sudamdih coal washery with in lease hold of Sudamdih Shaft
mine(UG)) |
0.185 (1.6) |
0.240 (2.08) |
391.50 |
30 (18) |
6. |
Amlabad UG mine(Closed for coal production)–OCP-UG Mines |
0 |
0 |
386.95 |
- |
|
Total |
1.762 |
2.289 |
2057.47 |
|
The details of integration with
Jharia Action Plan:
S.N. |
Parameter |
Details |
1. |
Total Voids |
20.511 Mm3 |
2. |
Total External |
16.85 Mm3 |
3. |
Total Unstable Sites |
25 no |
4. |
Total Affected Area |
697600 m2 |
5. |
No. of Houses to be rehabilitated |
1670 no. as per JAP |
6. |
Land for Resettlement |
8.50 ha
(BCCL land) 23.10 ha (Non-BCCL land) |
7. |
Total cost of fire dealing |
700.00 lakhs |
8. |
Total resettlement Cost |
Rs 7087.75 lakhs |
LAND USE OF CLUSTER X
S.No |
|
Present Mining Land Use(In Ha) |
Proposed |
Post- |
1. |
Running quarry |
|
|
|
Backfilled |
35.12 |
17.52 |
0.00 |
|
Not Backfilled |
66.70 |
30.64 |
0.00 |
|
2. |
Abandoned quarry |
|
|
0.00 |
Backfilled |
46.15 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Not Backfilled |
69.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
3. |
External |
53.80 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
4. |
Service building/mne infrastructure |
17.27 |
16.25 |
0.00 |
5. |
Coal dump |
15.63 |
15.63 |
0.00 |
6. |
Road & rail |
87.35 |
87.34 |
87.34 |
7. |
|
103.31 |
103.01 |
103.01 |
8. |
Agriculture land |
35.81 |
35.81 |
35.81 |
9. |
|
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
10 |
Plantation/reclamation |
57.03 |
496.48 |
755.41 |
11. |
Water body |
243.97 |
265.84 |
286.54 |
12 |
Barren land |
1226.35 |
988.94 |
789.36 |
|
Total |
2057.47 |
2057.47 |
2057.47 |
The Committee desired
that details of the Coal washery, use of coal rejects in an FBC based plant and
use of flyash from the FBC based TPP should be presented. The Committee desired
that an Integrated EIA-EMP should be prepared as given in TORs for similar
cases considered by the EAC earlier. The Committee desired that subsided areas
should be reclaimed with plantation. and
should be checked for impacts of measures taken on the air quality in view that
Dhanbad is a critically polluted area. The Committee desired that the Jharia
Action Plan prepared for the mines in Cluster X should be dovetailed with the
EIA-EMP for the cluster along with time-bound Action Plan for its
implementation. The details of Project specific CSR Plan for Rs 88 lakhs
earmarked for the cluster and Rs 5 /T of coal towards recurring costs for CSR
activities should be provided.
Based on the application along with
documents and presentation thereon and discussions held, the Committee
prescribed the following TOR:
(i) An Integrated EIA-EMP for
the cluster of mines shall be prepared clearly bringing out the present status
of Cluster X consisting of 6 mines of a peak prodn. of 2.289 MTPA in a
combined cluster of 2057.47 ha) as above- status of env. quality and the
extent of pollution load from each mine and the combined pollution load from
the cluster of mines that would be reduced by taking suitable mitigative
measures for the individual mines and for the cluster and the expected
improvement in the environmental quality of the mines in the cluster and within
the coalfield after the implementation of the measures through an Integrated
Environmental Plan formulated on the aforesaid basis. A fresh baseline data on the env. quality – air, water, land,
biotic community, etc. shall be
generated through collection of data and information, generation of data
on impacts. Baseline data collection can be for any season except monsoon. Details of the present land use and post
mining land use of the operating and abandoned mines individually and as a
cluster shall be furnished as part of the EIA. A detailed Mine Closure
Plan and a Mine Reclamation Plan for the abandoned mines (UG and
OC)/pits/quarries found in the cluster shall be furnished as a part of EIA-EMP
study. The closure of UG mines should ensure that no illegal mining is done
thereafter from the mines. Details of long
term benefits to environment because of cluster approach of mining shall be
clearly addressed in the EIA-EMP study.
In addition to the above, details of an Action Plan for project specific
R&R and CSR shall also be formulated and presented in the EIA-EMP. The
aforesaid Integrated Environmental Management Plan shall be dovetailed with the
Jharia Action Plan and details of its implementation with specific time-lines
should be provided.
(ii) The Integrated EIA-EMP shall be based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of
the EIA Notification 2006 and incorporate an Environmental Action Plan
for mitigating the environmental degradation existing in the cluster and for
improvement of the environmental quality (air, water and land) so that the
region (Dhanbad), which is presently critically polluted, and show by
implementation of the Env. Action Plan the discernible improvement of its
environmental quality.
(iii) A map specifying locations of the State,
District and Project location. A map showing the Jharia Coalfields and the
locations of the mines in the cluster.
(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 mines in the cluster, locations of
human habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines,
major industries/mines and other polluting sources.
(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 cluster of mines showing the
various proposed break-up of the land for mining operations such as the quarry
area, OB dumps, green belt, safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP,
Stockyard, township/colony (within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area
and if any, in topography such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies
are to be left undisturbed along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease
/project and modification of thereof in terms of construction of
embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc.,
approach roads, major haul roads, etc.
In case of any proposed diversion
of nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/modification of drainage
and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on
the map.
Similarly if the project
involves diversion of any road/railway line passing through the ML/project area
of the mines of the cluster, the proposed route of diversion and its
realignment should be shown.
(ix) Break up of lease/project area as per
different land uses and their stage of acquisition of each mine in the cluster.
(x) Break-up of lease/project area as per
mining operations of each mine in the cluster.
(xi) Impact of changes in the land use due to
the start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land.
(xii) Collection of one-season (non-monsoon)
primary baseline data on environmental quality - air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx , NOx
and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc), noise, water (surface and
groundwater), soil. The Committee desired that subsided areas should be
reclaimed with plantation. and should be
checked for impacts of measures taken on the air quality in view that Dhanbad
is a critically polluted area
(xiii) Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale)
(core and buffer zone clearly delineating the location of various stations
superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting
sources. The number and location of the stations in both core zone and buffer
zone should be selected on the basis of size of lease/project area, the
proposed impacts in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater
regime (based on flow). One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a control station. The
monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing
for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB classification wherever
applicable.
(xiv) 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.
(xv) 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.
(xvi) Study on subsidence, measures for
mitigation/prevention of subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its
use during mine operation, safety issues.
(xvii) Impact of mining on hydrology, modification
of natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water
courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on
the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xviii) Detailed water balance should be provided.
The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be
given separately for the cluster and for each mine separately.
(xix) Source of water for use in mine, sanction
of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the
competing users.
(xx) Impact of mining and water abstraction
use in mines on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the core zone
and 10 km buffer zone including long–term modelling studies on. Details of
rainwater harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be
reflected in case there us a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or
if the area falls within dark/grey zone.
(xxi) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations.
(xxii) Impacts of mineral transportation in an
integrated manner using road-cum rail or rail network– 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.
(xxiii) Details of waste generation –
(xxiv) Impact and management of wastes and issues
of rehandling and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation for
each mine in the cluster.
(xxv) 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.
(xxvi) 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.
(xxvii) Details of fire
affected sites and areas affected by subsidence and unstable sites as given in
Jharia Action Plan for Cluster IX Group of Mines and their management for each
along with time schedule for mitigation under the Jharia Action Plan.
(xxviii) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with
measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc.
(xxix) Progressive Green belt and afforestation plan
(both in text, figures as well as in tables prepared by MOEF) for each mine
along with selection of species (local) for the afforestation/plantation
programme based on original survey/landuse.
(xxx) Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan for
existing and abandoned mines with specific time lines and costs, post mining
land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre-mining for each mine in the
cluster. A Plan for the ecological restoration of the area post mining and for
land use should be prepared with detailed cost provisions. The Committee
desired that the abandoned quarries/mined out pits/voids left over from the
pre-nationalisation period should be properly backfilled and biologically
reclaimed in to either plantation or restored to agricultural land. The
Committee desired that details of land use end of mine life and post mining be
furnished in the standard tables prepared by MOEF. In case, exploration does
not indicate sizeable reserves, the proponent may consider surrendering the
lease after completion of reclamation of the abandoned mines and worked out OC
and UG mines.
(xxxi) Including cost of
EMP (capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and final
mine closure plan.
(xxxii) Details of R&R in Jharia Action Plan for
the cluster and its integration with the EMP. Cluster specific details of
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.
The Committee also
sought a detailed CSR Plan for the entire cluster and Rs 5 per tonne of coal to
be earmarked for activities under CSR.
(xxxiii) Public Hearing
for the entire cluster 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.
(xxxiv) In built
mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations.
(xxxv) Status of any litigations/
court cases filed/pending on the project.
(xxxvi) Submission of sample test
analysis of:
Characteristics of coal
- this includes grade of coal and other characteristics – ash, S and heavy
metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxxvi) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as
Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept.
(if req.), etc.
(xxxvii) Grant of EC for the closed mines would be
reviewed at the time of application for EC.
(xxxviii) The Committee desired that details of the Coal
washery, use of coal rejects in an FBC based plant and use of flyash from the
FBC based TPP should be presented. The Committee desired that an Integrated
EIA-EMP should be prepared as given in TORs for similar cases considered by the
EAC earlier. The Committee desired that the Jharia Action Plan prepared for the
mines in Cluster X should be dovetailed with the EIA-EMP for the cluster along
with time-bound Action Plan for its implementation. The details of Project
specific CSR Plan for Rs 88 lakhs earmarked for the cluster and Rs 5 /T of coal
towards recurring costs for CSR activities should be provided.
The following general
points should be noted:
(i) All documents should be properly
indexed, page numbered.
(ii) Period/date of data collection should be
clearly indicated.
(iii) Authenticated English translation of all
material provided in Regional languages.
(iv) After the preparation of the draft
EIA-EMP Report as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the Public
Hearing conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take necessary
action for obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(ix)
The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No.
and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the TOR.
(x)
The copy of the letter received from the Ministry on the
TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as an annexure to the final
EIA-EMP Report.
(vii) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the
Ministry must incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in Public Hearing.
The index of the final EIA-EMP report, must indicate the specific chapter and
page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR prescribed by Ministry
and the issue raised in the P.H. have been incorporated. Mining Questionnaire
(posted on MOEF website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be
submitted at the time of applying for EC.
(viii) MOEF
Circular dated 22.03.2010 may kindly be referred to regarding time limit for
validity of Terms of Reference (TOR) prescribed under EIA Notification, 2006
for undertaking detailed EIA studies for development projects requiring
environmental clearance.
9. Digwadih
Colliery of M/s Tata Steel Ltd. for expansion to 0.6 MTPA in ML area 314.57
ha), in Tehsil Jharia, in Jharia Coalfields, dist. Dhanbad, Jharkhand (TOR)
The
proponent made a presentation. It was informed that Digwadih Colliery falls
under the Jamodoba Group of collieries of Tata Steel Ltd. The mine is captive
to the company steel plant at
The
Committee desired that two separate public hearings should be conducted for the
two projects.
Based
on the application along with documents and presentation thereon and
discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following TOR:
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report should be prepared for a peak
capacity of 0.6 MTPA over an ML area of 314.57 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 0.6 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)
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.
(viii)
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.
(ix)
Collection of one-season (non-monsoon) primary baseline
data on environmental quality – air (SPM, RSPM, SOx, NOx and heavy metals such
as Hg, Pb, Cr, AS, etc), noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil along
with one-season met data..
(x)
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.
(xi)
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 is
declared dark/grey from groundwater development.
(xii)
Study on subsidence, measures for mitigation/prevention of
subsidence, modelling subsidence prediction and its use during mine operation.
Safety issues, Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan,.
(xiii)
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.
(xiv)
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.
(xv)
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.
(xvi)
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.
(xvii)
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.
(xviii)
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.
(xix)
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.
(xx)
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.
(xxi)
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.
(xxii)
Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with measures for
minimising use of natural resources – water, land, energy, raw materials/mineral,
etc.
(xxiii)
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.
(xxiv)
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.
(xxv)
Status of any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the
project.
(xxvi) Submission of sample test analysis of:
(xxvii) Characteristics of coal - this includes grade
of coal and other characteristics – ash, S and heavy metals including levels of
Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.
(xxviii) Copy of clearances/approvals – such as
Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept.
(if req.), etc.
(xxix) The
Committee desired that no flyash should be used in agriculture without prior
studies on the toxicity effects of the flyash, if any. The Committee also
desired that the impacts of leachates on sub-soil aquifers should also be
studied. The Committee desired that long-term monitoring of the impacts of use
of flyash for dumping and in agriculture on soil, water, air quality etc should
be studied. The Committee stated that no dumping of flaysh with sand should be
undertaken without proper trials and fields studies. The Committee also desired
that the monitoring data on the water quality of treated mine water being
discharged outside the mine be furnished.
The following general
points should be noted:
(i) All documents should be properly
indexed, page numbered.
(ii) Period/date of data collection should be
clearly indicated.
(iii) Authenticated English translation of all
material in Regional languages provided/enclosed with the application.
(iv)
After the preparation of the draft EIA-EMP Report as per
the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the Public Hearing conducted as
prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take necessary action for obtaining
environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA Notification 2006.
(v)
The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the Ministry must
incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in Public Hearing. The index of
the final EIA-EMP report, must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of
the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR prescribed by Ministry and the issue
raised in the P.H. have been incorporated.
(vi) The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No.
and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the TOR.
(vii) The copy of the letter received from the
Ministry on the TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as an
annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.
(viii) Mining Questionnaire (posted on MOEF
website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be submitted at the time
of applying for EC.
(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
10. 6 & 7
Pits colliery (from 0.28 MTPA to 0.6 MTPA in an ML area 168.403 ha) of M/s Tata
Steel Ltd., Tehsil Jharia, in Jharia Coalfields, dist. Dhanbad, Jharkhand (TOR)
The PP made a presentation. It was
informed that the proposal is for enhancing coal production from 0.28 MTPA to
0.60 MTPA by mining one more seam in the existing 6&7 Pits colliery, which
falls under the Jamodoba group of coalmines. It was informed that the coal
rejects are used in an FBC based TPP existing adjoining the colliery and the
flay ash is used for stowing, as flyash bricks and in agriculture. The PP
desired that additional flyash be permitted to be backfilled into the decoaled
voids along with sand. There is no increase in ML area. Of the total ML area,
10.003 ha is for buildings, magazine and
sand stockyard, 19.70 ha is for colony, 40.80 ha is for railway and roads, 2 ha
for sub-station and coal bunkers, 21.16 ha are for playground, gardens, 32.67
ha of villages and the balance 42.17 ha is under agriculture. Mining is
semi-mechanised by Board & Pillar method. River Damodar flows west of the
ML. Coal transportation from the mine seam to washery is by underground
conveyor network and thereafter from the Railway Siding at the washery area to
the linked Steel Plant by rail. Mining Plan was approved on 08.03.2010. It was
informed that no subsidence is anticipated as mining is at great depth. It was
clarified that no incidents of fire as in the other areas of Jharia coalfields
has been reported from the mine.
The
Committee desired that no flyash should be used in agriculture without prior
studies on the toxicity effects of the flyash, if any. The Committee also
desired that the impacts of leachates on sub-soil aquifers should also be
studied. The Committee desired that long-term monitoring of the impacts of use
of flyash for dumping and in agriculture on soil, water, air quality etc should
be studied. The Committee stated that no dumping of flyash with sand should be
undertaken without proper trials and fields studies. The Committee also desired
that the monitoring data on the water quality of treated mine water being
discharged outside the mine be furnished.
The
Committee desired that public hearing should be conducted separately for the
two projects.
Based
on the application along with documents and presentation thereon and
discussions held, the Committee prescribed the following TOR:
(i)
An EIA-EMP Report should be prepared for a peak
capacity of 0.6 MTPA over an area of 168.403 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 0.6
MTPA (expansion from 0.28 MTPA to 0.60 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 (SPM, RSPM, 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 is
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)
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.
(xxvi)
Status of any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the
project.
(xxvii)
Submission of sample test analysis of:
(xxviii)
Characteristics of coal - this includes grade of coal and
other characteristics – ash, S and heavy metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb,
Cr etc.
(xxix)
Copy of clearances/approvals – such as Forestry clearances,
Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc.
(xxx) The Committee desired that
no flyash should be used in agriculture without prior studies on the toxicity
effects of the flyash, if any. The Committee also desired that the impacts of
leachates on sub-soil aquifers should also be studied. The Committee desired
that long-term monitoring of the impacts of use of flyash for dumping and in
agriculture on soil, water, air quality etc should be studied. The Committee
stated that no dumping of flaysh with sand should be undertaken without proper
trials and fields studies. The Committee also desired that the monitoring data
on the water quality of treated mine water being discharged outside the mine be
furnished.
The following general
points should be noted:
(i) All
documents should be properly indexed, page numbered.
(ii) Period/date of data collection should be clearly indicated.
(iii) Authenticated English translation of all
material in Regional languages provided/enclosed with the application.
(iv) After the preparation of the draft
EIA-EMP Report as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the Public
Hearing conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take necessary
action for obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA
Notification 2006.
(v) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to
the Ministry must incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in Public
Hearing. The index of the final EIA-EMP report, must indicate the specific
chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR prescribed by
Ministry and the issue raised in the P.H. have been incorporated.
(vi) The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No.
and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the TOR.
(vii) The copy of the letter received from the
Ministry on the TOR prescribed for the
project should be
attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.
(viii) Mining Questionnaire (posted on MOEF
website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be submitted at the time
of applying for EC.
(ix) 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
11. Proposed Pit Head Coking Coal Washery (3.5 MTPA) in Tasra Coal Block of M/s Steel Authority of India Ltd. located in Jharia Coalfields, Dist. Dhanbad, Jharkhand (TOR)
The proponent made a presentation.
It was informed that the proposed pit head is to be located in the northern
part of Tasra Coal Block in a non-coal bearing area which was earlier a Super
Phosphate and Gypsum Plant of Bihar State Govt., which is porposed to be
acquired. The coal block is located in the eastern part of Jharia coalfields
adjacent to Chasnalla Colliery. The total land requirement is 18 ha and 2 ha
for railway siding. It was informed that the source of water for the washery
would be mine pit water from Tasra OCP. Life of the proposed washery is 25
years. It is proposed to dispatch clean coal of 18% ash content to railway
siding at a distance of 2km to linked Steel Plants at Burnpur and
The Committee noted that the
Superphosphate and Gypsum Plant was in operation many years ago. The site may
be contaminated with the wastes form the operations of the unit and a detailed
study would require to be carried out before discerning its suitability for
establishing the washery.
The Committee after discussions
decided that a report on the site be furnished and the proponent simultaneously
consider other sites for the washery, which may be presented to the Ministry.
Any Other Issue with the Permission of the Chair:
12. Letter dated 15.10.2010 of M/s Gondhkari
Coal Mining Ltd. for revising ML area from 1130 ha to 977ha (Internal
Consideration)
Director, MOEF informed that the
Gondhkari UG Coalmine Project was granted TOR on 23.09.2010 for 1 MTPA in 1130
ha ML area. A letter dated 15.10.2010 has since been received from the PP
informing that while preparing the Mining Plan the total ML area has been revised
from the 1130 ha to 970 ha only which is coal bearing. The PP sought this
revision in the TOR granted on 23.09.2010.
The Committee desired that details
thereof should be circulated to the EAC which would be considered in the next
EAC meeting.
13. A Report published by Water and Rivers
Commission of Australia entitled `Mine
void water resource issues in Western Australia` was shown by Shri
S.Shsehadri to the Chairman and members of the EAC, in the context of the
discussions held on Agenda Item No.9 in the EAC (T&C) meeting held on 22-23rd
Nov. 2910. Chairman desired that this document should be circulated to all
committee members and also duly recorded in minutes.
The meeting ended with a
vote of thanks to the Chair.
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Annexure-1
PARTICIPANTS
IN 13th EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL MINING) IN
THE MEETING HELD ON 21st DECEMBER 2010 ON COAL SECTOR PROJECTS
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1. Shri
V.P. Raja … … … … Chairman
2. Prof.
C.R.Babu … … …… … Member
3. Shri
T.K. Dhar … … … … Member
4. Shri
J.L. Mehta … … … … Member
5. Shri
S.Seshadri … … … .. Member
6. Prof.
Roonwal … … … … Member
7. Dr.
T. Chandini … … … Scientist F MOEF
8. Dr.
Rubab Jaffer … … … … … Scientist B, MOEF
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In addition, Dr.R.K. Garg, Advisor,
M/s Coal India Ltd. attended the meeting on both days.
Annexure-2
PARTICIPANTS
IN 13th MEETING OF EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (THERMAL & COAL
MINING) HELD ON 21st DECEMBER 2010 ON COAL MINING PROJECTS
1. M/s South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL)
1. Shri
Gopal Singh, Dir (T)
2. Shri
M.Bhattacharya, GM (Env.)
3. Shri
V.G.Pratapan, GM
4. Shri
D.V.Subba Rao, Chief Manager, Hydrogeologist
5. Shri
T.D.Guyin, Sr.Manager
2. M/s Fatehpur East Coal Pvt. Ltd.
1. Shri P.K.
Agarwal, V.P. (Mines)
2. Shri
Deepak Kumar, Sr.GM
3. Shri
Debenjen Banerjee
4. Shri MMS
Khadeni, V.P.
5. Shri R.
Srinivasan, V.P.
3. M/s Central Coalfields Ltd. (CCL)
1. Shri Sumit Ghosh, CGM (E&F)
2. Shri B.K.Sharma, Chief Manager (Env.)
3. Shri V.K.Rai, CMPDI
4. Shri V.K.Sahay, GM
4. M/s Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (ECL)
1. Shri N. Kumar, Dir. (T)
2. Shri Rakesh Pandit, GM (Env.)
3. Shri B.N.Basu, CMPDI
4. Shri G.Prasad, GM, CMPDI
5. Shri A.Shekhar, Manager, CMPDI
5. M/s Bharat
Coking Coal Ltd. (BCCL)
1. Dr. EVR
Raju, GM (Env.)
2. Dr.R.K.Sinha
3. Shri
V.K.Sinha, RD, CMDPIL
6. M/s Tata
Steel Ltd.
1. Shri Divakar,
GM, Jharia
2. Shri
Jasbir Singh
3. Shri Ajay
Sahay
4. Dr.M.K.Chakravorty,
CMIFR
5. Dr.B.K.Tewary,
CMIFR
7. M/s Steel Authority of
India Ltd.
1. Shri Arvind Kuamr
2. Shri Ram Gopal
3. Shri K.L.Srivastava
4. Dr.Abhay Kr. Singh
5. Dr.Siddharth Singh
6. Dr.B.K.Tewary
7. Shri H.L.Gupta
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