Report Part 1

APPENDIX I

(See Paragraph-6)

FORM 1

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(I) Basic Information

S.No.

Item

Details

Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area

Whether it is a violation case and application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017 ?

Yes

Type of Violation

Started the work onsite without prior EC under EIA notification,2006.

Details of Violation

Stareted working withput environmental clearance.

Name of the Project/s	SriKanda Satish Kumar Road Metal Mine-1.0Ha.,
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/AP/MIN/73580/2018
Project Cost	20 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector	Non-Coal Mining

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

15,000 cubic metres per annum ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

1.0 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	Sy.No.1,Mulagapudi Village, RowthalapudiMandal, East Godavari District,Andhra Pradesh State
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	Sy.No.1,Mulagapudi Village, RowthalapudiMandal, East Godavari District,Andhra Pradesh State
Town / Village	Mulagapudi Village, RowthalapudiMandal, East Godavari District,Andhra Pradesh State
State of the project	Andhra Pradesh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Andhra Pradesh	East Godavari	Kotananduru

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Annavaram, 9.5 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Visakhapatnam, 83.5 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Rowthulapudi , 4.6 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

Mulagapudi Village,Rowthulapudi Mandal,East Godavari District,Andhra Pradesh

13.

Name of the Applicant

Sri

14.

Registered Address

H.No.1-13,Balarampuram Village,Rowthalapudi Mandal,East Godavari District,Andhrapradesh

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	SRI KANDASATISHKUMAR
Name of the Applicant	Sri
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Owner
Pin code	533446
E-mail	kandasatishkumar18@gmail.com
Telephone No.	91-95732570
Fax No.	91-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency .	NIL

16.

Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/A

20.

If No, Reason

N/A

21.

Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?	No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?	No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?	No

22.

Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?

23.

Whether any Forest Land Involved?	No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)	N/A

24.

Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?	No
(a) Name of the Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/A

(II) Activity

1	Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1

Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

Yes

There will be change in land cover due to the proposed activity. Mining operations will be carried out by developing benches. Greenbelt will be developed all along the approach roads of mining lease area.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

No vegetation is existing and no structural AC buildings are existing at this site.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

Present land use will be changed with commencement of mining activities

1.4

Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Site survey was carried out.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

No structures will be constructed. Only temporary sheds will be provided during the excavation works for workmen resting.

1.6

Demolition works?

The mine do not contain any temporary / permanent structures. Therefore no demolition work will be carried.

1.7

Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

Not envisaged

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Yes

Opencast mining

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Opencast method by developing benches. However, no underground mining or tunneling is envisaged

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

At the end of life of mine, excavation pits will be used as water pond.

1.11

Dredging?

No dredging will be done.

1.12

Offshore structures?

As the mine lease area is not falling under coastal zone thus no offshore structure will be proposed.

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

15,000 m3/annum

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Land will be provided for storage within the mine premises.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

No liquid effluent is coming out from the mine. No significant solid waste is anticipated from the mine.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

As the proposed mine is very small. Maximum employees are from nearby villages. There is no requirement of houses for mine workers.

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Existing Roads are sufficient for the mining activities. No rail line is required. Sea traffic is not applicable.

1.18

New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Existing Roads are sufficient for the mining activities. No rail line is required.

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

There will be no closure or diversion of existing routes or infrastructure for the proposed project.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

There are no new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines in the project site

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

There will no adverse changes to hydrology of watercourses or aquifers due to mining activity. No impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes will be done of any water course.

1.22

Stream crossings?

None

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

2.5 KLD of water will be drawn from the existing Bore well or obtained tankers from outside for domestic purpose.

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

The project is no way affects the existing drainage pattern/run off. Precautions should be taken for dump yard.

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Local people are working for this quarry. There is no need of transportation for personnel.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Yes

After completion of mining operations, the mined out area will be converted into a small water reservoir, which shall be useful to the society post mining scenario

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

At the end of the life of mine excavated pit will be used as water pond.

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

Man power requirement is very less. No influx of the people anticipated.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

There would be no introduction of any alien species since local species will be planted.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Ecologically the area of the mine is very small and no specific habitat existing for important species. There is no major requirement of cutting vegetation and no major loss to biomass

1.31

Any other actions?

No other actions would be involved for the excavation of the mineral.

2	Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1

Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

No cultivation is carried out in mine lease area.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Total water requirement of the mining operations is about 2.5 KLD.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

No raw minerals are required for Mining operations.

2.4

Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes

One mining office and rest shelter will be constructed in the mine lease area as per Mine Act 1952. Required material will be sourced from the local building material dealers.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

No forest and timber product is involved in the proposed project

2.6

Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW)

Yes

Electricity connection will be taken from the nearby villages to meet the basic electricity demand of the project area. Apart of that, diesel will be used for mining machineries and transportation of vehicles.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No other natural resources will be used.

3	Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

3.1

Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies

Yes

The hazardous substances will be used-oil (Sch-1, 5.1), but these will be properly disposed as per Hazardous Waste Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement Rules 2008.

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

Proper hygienic condition will be maintained in and around the QL Area in order to avoid incidence of any vector-borne diseases

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Yes

The mining area, mining activities are very small. It will not affect the welfare of the people.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

As human settlement is not coming under the mine lease area so no vulnerable groups of people will be directly affected by this project.

3.5

Any other causes

There will be no effect due to other causes.

4	Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

4.1

Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Yes

Very negligible waste is anticipated during the proposed 5 year quarrying period. The waste generated will be utilized for the strengthening of the road and ramp to the crushing unit.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Insignificant amount of domestic waste will be generated by the labours at site which will be sent to septic tank followed by soak pit.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

The vehicle used for transportation shall be maintained in good condition, so that no oil leaks take place during transportation. The hazardous substances will be usedoil (Sch-1, 5.1), (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules, Handling & Transboundary Movement Rules 2008) will be generated).

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

There is no industrial process involved in the project.

4.5

Surplus product

The entire mined out product will be sold to the consumer.

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

There is no sewage sludge is generated from the mine. As the existing mine is very small and employees are from nearby villages.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

No construction or demolition work involved.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

All machineries will be removed from the QL Area after completion of mining.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

No contamination of soil or other material will be involved.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

There is no agricultural waste involved.

4.11

Other solid wastes

No other solid waste will be generated.

5	Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

5.1

Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes

There will be emission of SOx, NOx and CO due to fuel consumption in various equipments during mining activities. However, proper mitigation measures will be taken to reduce impacts from such emissions. It will be managed by the following methods:- Proper maintenance of vehicles and machines. PUC certified vehicles will be allowed for transportation purposes.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

There will be dust emission from production process as well as fugitive emission during loading and transportation. However, mitigation measures such as water sprinkling and plantation would be done to control dust pollution.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Fugitive emission during material handling and particulates/gaseous emission from transport vehicles will occur. Water sprinkling will be done regularly to control the fugitive dust. Covered trucks will be used for transportation of materials.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

As it is a mining project thus it is not applicable.

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes

Fugitive dust emission during collection & transportation of OB and mineral. This will be minimized by adopting water sprinkling.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

No such waste will be generated, which needs to be incinerated.

5.7

Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

No waste of any kind will be burnt in the open air.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

There is no other source of emission Information/Checklist

6	Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

6.1

From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes

Vehicular movements are the chief noise sources. Plantation will be developed surrounding the mine area such a way that to act as a noise barrier.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

The work will be done from dawn to dusk. The operations will not cause more than 75 dB (A). Therefore no noise / vibrations disturbance occurs.There will not be any industrial process involved.

6.3

From construction or demolition

No construction or demolition is involved.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

Noise & vibration generated from blasting will be instantaneous and confined within short distances. Also no deep hole drilling and blasting will be done

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Noise will be generated from vehicular movement during transportation which will be within prescribed limit

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

No lighting or cooling systems are involved.

6.7

From any other sources

None

7	Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

7.1

From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

No handling, storage, use or spillages of hazardous materials are envisaged. Dumpers and other machines will be maintained properly to ensure there is no oil leakage. Major maintenance of machines will be done outside QL area.

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

Surface water: As there is no waste dump. Thus there will be no impact of mining on the natural flow of water and the drainage system of the applied area. No effluent except for rain water accumulated in the quarry pit is envisaged. The accumulated water, in case of pumping out, will be diverted to settling pond before discharging to nearest natural drain. The minimum sewage generated will be provided with soak pits Thus no discharge of sewage is expected from the proposed project operations.

7.3

By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Yes

Water sprinkling system will be provided on haul roads and top soil for dust suppression. For prevention of water pollution or run-off garland drain and settling pond will be provided.

7.4

From any other sources

There is no other source from which risk of contamination is anticipated.

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

Risk of long term buildup of pollutants in the environment from the proposed project operations is not anticipated. The fugitive emission will be limited to the QL Area

8	Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

8.1

From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

Explosives used for blasting should be handled with care so that, the risk of accidents is avoided. There will be no storage of explosives in the mines. The vehicles used for transportation will be in good conditions so that no oil leakage takes place during transportation.

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

Risk of accidents is envisaged due to mishandling of machinery equipment’s and falling from height, slips etc. during work. A disaster management plan will be implemented to avoid such accidents and training will be provided to the workers No unauthorized persons will be allowed to enter the mining area. To deal with minor accidents, first aid facility will be provided at site.

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

Yes

The project is located in seismic zone II therefore possibility of earthquake is not anticipated. Due to the geographical location of the project chances of other natural disaster is also remote.

9	Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

9.1

Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
housing development
extractive industries
supply industries
Other

Yes

The proposed mining project will develop the area directly or indirectly by providing the employment opportunities.

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

Yes

After mining, quarry will be used as water pond.Greenbelt will be developed all along the mining lease area which will increase the aesthetic beauty of the site.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

A better after use scenario, which is likely to increase aesthetic beauty of the area by converting the excavated region into water reservoir and green belt.

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Yes

There may be cumulative positive impact due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects.

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary

Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

None within 15 km Aerial distance from proposed mine site.

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes

Gavariah Koneru-17.6 km Due SE Erra Koneru- 16.5 km Due SE Pampa Reservoir – 15.2 kms Due South Yeleru Reservoir – 30 kms Due West Santapaidipala Reserved Forest-2.5kms Due West,Raghavapatnam Reserved Forest-2.1 kms Due North

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

None

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

There is no such area in the study area.

State, National boundaries

Yes

NH 16 -15 kms,NH216-19 kms,SH-38 at a distance of 21 kms

Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

Not applicable

Defence installations

Not applicable

Densely populated or built-up area

Not applicable

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes

Rowthulapudi-4.6 kms

Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

None

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

None

Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects

None

(IV)

Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

1	Uploaded Proposed TOR File	Annexure-TOR file
2	Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter	Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3	Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR)	Annexure-PFR
4	Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file)	Annexure-Additional attachments
5	Uploaded Approval of mining Plan	N/A

Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File

Essential Detail Sought : NIL

Additional Detail Sought : NIL

(V)	Undertaking
	I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

V.(i)

Name of Applicant	Sri
Designation	Owner
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	SRI KANDASATISHKUMAR
Address	H.No.1-13,Balarampuram Village,Rowthalapudi Mandal,East Godavari District,Andhrapradesh