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 No
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification No
Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained N/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Taliha Graphite Deposit over an area 496 ha in Village Taliha, Upper Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh for Production of Graphite 410879 TPA (ROM), 82201.99 TPA top soil, 358926.45 TPA (OB/SB/IB), Total Excavation 852007.4 TPA. Setting up of five mobile crushers at pit mouth with capacity of 100 t/h each to crush the mineralized material to <80 mm size
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/AR/MIN/285470/2022
Project Cost 78.82 cr
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector Non-Coal Mining
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 496 Ha. (Lease area) ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectVillage Taliha, Upper Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.Lease documents attached.
Town / VillageVillage: Taliha, district: Upper Subansiri
State of the projectArunachal Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Arunachal PradeshUpper SubansiriTaliha Circle
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Silapathar, 260 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Dibrugarh, 320 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Town: Daporijo , 44 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village: Taliha, district: Upper Subansiri
13. Name of the Applicant SohiniBose
14. Registered Address Ground Floor,347, Santosh Roy Road, Barisha, South 24 Paraganas, West Bengal, PIN-700008
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company STHENOS CEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED
Name of the Applicant SohiniBose
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Human Resource-Manager
Pin code 700037
E-mail sthenos.cement2021@gmail.com
Telephone No. --1
Fax No. -
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/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?No
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?Yes
(a) Name of the CourtHigh Courts
(b) Name of the Sub courtGauhati
(c) Case No.WP(C)/1104/2022
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectThe Hon’ble High Court has on 08.03.2022 stayed the operation of the revocation of the approval of the Mining Plan. The said stay has been continued by subsequent orders dated 04.04.2022 and 26.04.2022. The said stay order is valid and subsisting.
(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 Topographical changes will occur due to mining and dumping, however, this will be temporary in nature, given that exhausted quarries will be stabilized and dumps will be technically & biologically reclaimed in terms of Chapter 5 of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (MCDR).
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Out of 496 ha of ML area, about 25.163 ha land is required till conceptual stage for various mining and related ancillary activities (under present proposal). [Approx. 125 trees to be cut and that the trees are of non-forestry species, and necessary permissions would be obtained, if required, since land is privately owned and is certified not to be a forest area]
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No We will mine only at a small area, i.e, 13.27 ha which will not affect land use.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes To prove the existence of ore in unexplored area. Bore holes will be drilled during plan/exploration period. Location of borehole is given in Plate 4.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Required infrastructure facilities such as office complex, first aid center, roads, canteen, rest shelter, weighbridge, mechanical workshop, loading bay, vehicle shed, staff quarters etc. will be constructed at site.
1.6 Demolition works? No Not required
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes For construction of infrastructure facilities
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Area under mining will be approximately 13.27 ha during the conceptual period based on the existing data which may vary subject to further exploration.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No The project is an open-cast mine.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Plantation will be carried out in 0.845 ha area around dump during the conceptual period.
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The proposed method of mining is Fully Mechanized opencast mine. Overburden will be removed by excavator, compressor and dumper combination. Mineralized material will be reduced to <80 mm size by setting up of five mobile crusher at pit mouth with capacity of 100 t/h each to crush. The excavated ore to be dispatched directly from the pit head through trucks. Top soil would be reused for plantation purposes, immediately upon excavation in terms of Rule 36(2) of the MCDR, 2017.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes • Top soil would be reused for plantation purposes, immediately upon excavation. • Entire quantity of quartzite and approx. 66% of excavated quantity of gneiss (calc gneiss, granite gneiss, biotite gneiss) and calc silicate rock would be utilized for road, safety berm, retaining wall (protective measures) construction and all other infrastructure development. Rest approx. 34% of gneisses and calc silicate rock would be kept as dump
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes • Consent under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 will be obtained from the State Pollution Control Board and the conditions thereunder will be followed for the disposal of solid and liquid effluents. • It is estimated that around 32016.91 cu. m. of top soil, 35543.38 cu.m. of Gneisses and Calc silicate rock, 137789.54 cu.m of graphite bearing material and 503.78 m3 of quartzite will be generated during plan period.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Most of the operational workers will be deployed from local neighboring villages, however staff quarters will be constructed for accommodating executives and supervisors etc.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes A marginal increase in traffic due to transportation of mineral on existing route NH-13, however, the said highway will be in a position to sustain the said traffic.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No No new road, rail, waterborne and other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc. is necessitated by the project and hence is not envisaged under the present proposal.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not required.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not required
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not required as reflected in the hydrogeological and ground water report authenticated by Arunachal Pradesh State Government, annexed with Approved Mining Plan. The report has been prepared in reference with the hydrogeological report prepared by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in September, 2013. In the Approved Mining Plan, it is also mentioned that a buffer of 60 m is maintained from all perennial and non-perennial water sources.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes The area is drained mainly by Subansiri River. It runs from northern part of the area and flow southward. A number of drainages/streams are well distributed over the area of operation. Drainage of the area is mainly controlled by the gullies and valleys of the terrain as well as the natural slope of the area. Kindly refer to the hydrogeological report annexed with Approved Mining Plan.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Total water requirement at Taliha Graphite deposit lease for domestic, dust suppression and plantation is 274 m3/day. Necessary permission for withdrawal of water from Subansiri river would be obtained and submitted prior to commencement of work.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No perennial water body shall be diverted under the present proposal. Overall drainage pattern of the area will be maintained.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes 1. For transport of personnel, private transportation system will be used. 2. Transport of materials outside the mining lease area will be by road through covered truck.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes On exhaustion of mineral reserves, the mine will be closed down as per the Approved Progressive Mine Closure Plan in terms of Rule 22 of the MCDR, 2017. Office and buildings will be handed over to State Govt. Tree plantation will be carried out in and around dumps, safety zones, backfilled areas, quarry benches and floors.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Yes Green belt and plantations will have positive impact and act as mitigating measures. Minimum land use will be affected as mining will be done over a small area during the proposed tenure.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes All the unskilled workers and labourers will be local villagers or from nearby towns, totaling to about 80% of total manpower requirement. Semi-skilled workers and skilled workers will be engaged from local areas if available. Administrative and managerial staff (approx. 20% of total employment) will be hired from outside.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No alien species will be planted. Only local/ indigenous species will be planted within the lease area.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No All efforts will be taken to replant any native species of plants that may be lost.
1.31 Any other actions? No NA
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) Yes The ML area is categorized as undeveloped land
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Source: Subansiri River Domestic water: 4 m3/day Industrial water: 270 m3/day for Plantation and dust suppression
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Stone aggregates demand will be met from the waste generated after excavation and cutting of rocks.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Stone aggregates demand will be met from the waste generated after excavation and cutting of rocks.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No NA
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Power: 132 KVA (2 nos) transformer will be established at site DG set of 6 no of total 100 KVA capacity Explosive: 38688 kg per month, Fuel: HSD– 12 KLD
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not Applicable
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 Slurry/Emulsion Explosive for blasting operation/ANFO. Blasting is done under supervision of certified blaster. Diesel oil will be used for the mining machinery. (Explosive: Approx. 38688 kg per month, Fuel: HSD– approx. 12 KLD)
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No NA
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes Mine shall provide an opportunity of direct employment and indirect employment to locals. Various CSR activities will be carried out in surrounding villages during project lifecycle. The project will improve living conditions due to CER/ESR, increased employment opportunities, both in direct and indirect manner, communication, and transport facilities.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No effect envisaged.
3.5 Any other causes No No other causes except those mentioned above
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 • It is estimated that around 32016.91 cu. m. of top soil, 35543.38 cu.m. of Gneisses and Calc silicate rock, 137789.54 cu.m of graphite bearing material and 503.78 m3 of quartzite will be generated during plan period. • Top soil would be reused for plantation purposes, immediately upon excavation.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Only a small amount of Municipal Solid Waste will be generated which will be utilized as manure in green belt.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes A common inventory will be maintained for mines. Waste oil and grease drained out of gear boxes, DG set and Transformer and other equipment, scrapped automobile batteries are disposed of as per prevalent rules. Due permission will be obtained from the State Pollution Control Board for handling and disposal of such hazardous waste.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not Applicable
4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sludge from ETP and STP which is installed to treat surface runoff from working pit and dump and stock yard area. Sludge will be disposed of as per PCB criteria
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not Applicable
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes As per replacement schedule for the machinery or equipment, which has covered its economic life will be disposed of by selling to authorized recycle vendors
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes No Not Applicable
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 Emissions NOx, PM, CO, SO2 will be there due to use of diesel operated machineries and will be kept under control by proper maintenance. Every effort will be made to minimize these emissions.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Fugitive Dust from mining activities and will be suppressed by adequate measures.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive Dust will be generated which will be controlled by sprinkling water on haul roads & dusty areas.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes During the construction of infrastructure facility at site negligible amount of fugitive dust will be generated and will be minimized by water sprinklers
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust will be generated in an insignificant quantity during mining operations. This will be minimized by taking precautionary measures in water sprinkling on haul roads. There will be no odour.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not applicable
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Not applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not applicable
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 From dumpers, drills, dozers, & crushers. Noise levels will be less than 85 dB(A) and it will be brought down within the permissible limit by appropriate measures.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes From Blasting operations (Refer 6.4 below)
6.3 From construction or demolition No Not Applicable
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes From blasting as part of mining. Transient noise will be generated due to blasting. Once only in 24 hours and will be kept under prescribed norms. Ground vibrations will be limited by limiting the explosive charge per delay.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Noise will be generated due to vehicular movement and the noise levels will be checked as per prescribed norms
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not Applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not Applicable
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 and storage of fuels will be strictly followed as per MSIHC Rules, 1989 and amendments thereof. Explosives will be stored and handled as per MMR-1961 and Indian Explosive Act, 1884.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No There will be no discharge of sewage or other effluents from the mining lease. Any such waste will be treated through ETP & STP and the treated water will be reused for plantation, dust suppression, drilling and other mining related activities. This will be done in terms of the consents to be obtained from the State Pollution Control Board.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No All emissions to air, water and land will be strictly as per the prescribed limits, in terms of the consents to be obtained from the State Pollution Control Board. Thus, no risk of contamination in this regard.
7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No There is no risk of long-term build-up of pollutants in the environment from these sources as proper mitigation measures will be adopted in terms of the consent to be obtained under the Air and Water Act to be obtained from the State Pollution Control Board.
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 Yes All preventive as well incidental measures are being followed as per the MCDR and other related legislations. Project Proponent shall strictly observe Personnel & Safety Rules and Fire Safety Rules. Diesel will be stored in closed containers. Explosives will be used for blasting the benches, utmost care will be taken and prescribed rules and regulations shall be followed while handling the explosives.
8.2 From any other causes No Not Applicable
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes Project falls under seismic zone V
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 • Improve socio-economic status of villages around mine area • Benefit local people due to direct & indirect employment round the year • Improvement in educational facilities • Provision of Health facilities • Ancillary services for repair and maintenance of mining machinery are expected to come up. The green belt development will further improve the environment and aesthetic beauty of the area.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes Green Belt and plantation developed in the mine lease will restore some of the vegetation cover. Some of the infrastructure will be utilized by local villagers after cessation of mining activities. OB dump and backfills will be planted with native species as per Rule 44 of the MCDR and the approved progressive Mine Closure Plan.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No Not applicable
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Not applicable
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
 No Not Applicable
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No Not Applicable
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Not Applicable
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Subansiri River runs from northern part of the area and flow southward. The Other River in 15 km are • Selin N River • Sichi River • Sho River • Menga River
5 State, National boundaries No Not Applicable
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Not Applicable
7 Defence installations No Not Applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Three villages are in lease area and 34 villages are within 5 km of the lease area
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes School, primary health centers, market area, places of worship etc. are located in nearby villages in buffer zone.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes State is amongst the highest deposit of graphite in the country
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Not Applicable
12 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 Yes Project falls under seismic zone V
(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
5Uploaded Approval of mining PlanN/A
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterHon’ble Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) visited Taliha Graphite Project Site on 10th April’2023. This is for your information and further necessary action please. 14 Apr 2023
2.NA

Deferred

31 Oct 2022
3. ADS Reply LetterObservation Reply 14 Sep 2022
4.NA

deferred

26 Aug 2022
(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 ApplicantSohiniBose
DesignationHuman Resource-Manager
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)STHENOS CEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED
AddressGround Floor,347, Santosh Roy Road, Barisha, South 24 Paraganas, West Bengal, PIN-700008
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