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 NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Tubed Coal Mines Project M.L area 460 ha, production capacity 6.0 MTY, near villages Tubed, Mangra, Dihi, Ambajharan,Dhobiajharam, Nawari, Tehsil Latehar, District Latehar, State Jharkhand
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/JH/CMIN/65302/2017
Project Cost 13000000000 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector Coal Mining
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Area 460 ha, Production Capacity 6.0 MTY ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 460 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 projectNear villages Tubed, Mangra, Dihi, Ambajharan,Dhobiajharam, Nawari, Tehsil Latehar, District Latehar, State Jharkhand
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.Thana No. 336, 337, 330,333, 334, 336,
Town / VillageTubed, Mangra, Dihi, Ambajharan,Dhobiajharam, Nawari,
State of the projectJharkhand
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)JharkhandLateharNo Data
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Latehar, 14.45 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Ranchi, 92.93 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Latehar , 10.00 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Villages Tubed, Mangra, Dihi, Ambajharan,Dhobiajharam, Nawari Tehsil Latehar
13. Name of the Applicant Damodar
14. Registered Address D.V.C. Tower,V.I.P Road, Kolkata
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company MS DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION
Name of the Applicant Damodar
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Ferm
Pin code 829204
E-mail tubedcoal460@gmail.com
Telephone No. 0141-2744509
Fax No. 0141-
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? Yes
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?Yes
StatusApplication for Forest Clearance yet to be submitted
(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?Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)146.21 ha.
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 CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/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 Opencast coal mining is to be carried out in the lease area allotted for mining. The proposed land use is given in table below. Activity Area in Hectares Mining 350 External dump 63 Mine infrastructure 10 Nalla diversion, peripheral roads and safety zone 37 Total 460
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes It is a fresh M.L applied area. The land shall be used as indicated in Table 1.1.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes It is a fresh M.L applied area. The land shall be used as indicated in Table 1.1.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Exploratory drilling was commenced on 14/06/2004 and completed on 07/01/2005 in Tubed coal Block having an Area of 4.6Sqkm.. A total of 3011.15m in 20Bhs.(MAT 1to20) has been achieved in Tubed Block. In addition to it, earlier, 2Bhs (AR 7& 11) have been drilled by GSI (315m). Thus a total of 3326.15 m have been achieved in22Bhs.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Mine office including rest shelter will be constructed during operational phase.
1.6 Demolition works? No Demolition works will be done as per Requirement.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No No need for construction of housing for workers as the laborers will come from the nearby villages & Construction activities will be done during the day time. However, rest shelter will be constructed for the workers.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes 1) Mineral will be excavated and backfilled with OB 2) Diversion of river Sukri and some 1st and 2nd order streams, 3) Creation of surface water bodies in the abandoned mines pits 4) Excavation related to railway siding.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No
1.10 Reclamation works? No Proposed after excavation of coal of initial 3 years of mining. De-coaled area to be filled by excavated waste.
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging work is proposed.
1.12 Offshore structures? No There will be no offshore structures.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Mining& transportation of coal
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Coal Yard
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Overburden dumps shall be properly treated. Storm water on the mine lease area and the seepage ground water will be collected in the mine pit and discharge after appropriated treatment.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Yes, housing colony will be constructed within the proposed M.L. area.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes A new diverted road in place of the existing road for village approach will be constructed. Railway traffic will be introduced for coal transportation during operation phase.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes As above at 1.17 Railway infrastructure will be developed for coal transport
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? Yes A new diverted road in place of the existing road for village approach will be constructed. Railway traffic will be introduced for coal transportation during operation phase.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No No new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes Diversion of nala and sukri river course. New surface water bodies will be created in mined out pits.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes A river passes through the MLA and there are few 1st order and 2nd order streams in the MLA.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The ground water will seep into the mine pit area. The rain water on the ML area shall be collected in the mine pit. The same will be transferred to the river course after appropriate treatment.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes The surface drainage will be changed to collect storm water in coal mine pit and pumped to river after appropriate treatment.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes As per mining plan.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes The mined out pit will be restored in phase manner throughout the life of the mine.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No No ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment is involved.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes About 400 nos. highly skilled labored will be developed in the project from different parts of the country including local 800 nos. person (Semi-skilled / unskilled) will be from nearby areas.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable as only local species (flora) be planted within the lease area.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No There will be no loss of native species or genetic diversity. As environmental disturbance is not much& it is not likely in future also.
1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable
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 Agriculture land-56.317 Hectares Arable land-237.078 Hectares
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Drinking ground water -30KLD Mining and allied activities-800KLD from mine discharge water.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No No other mineral will be required for mining.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Small quantities stone and aggregates will be used for construction of office infrastructure at mine site and railway siding.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) Yes Trees shall be cleared with prior approval of state forest Department.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Diesel and Electricity requirement shall be met from market and local grid respectively.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No There will be no use of any other natural resources.
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 buffer zone and around the mine have forest and green cover. Some forest area is being affected within the block boundary. (as per mining plan)
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No After the rainy season, spray of pest control will be done to avoid occurrence of any disease due to insects or water borne vectors.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The villagers falling inside the proposed lease hold area are likely to be relocated. (as per mining plan)
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. Yes The vulnerable groups of people falling inside the proposed lease hold area is likely to be relocated.
3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable
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 The total likely generation of waste is 280.51 M cum. Out of this about 200 Mcum. Shall be backfilled in the excavated part of the mine and the balance shall be kept in external OB dumps.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Domestic waste water generated from mine office will be disposed in soak pit/s via septic tank.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Used oil, batteries from mining equipment’s.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No There will be no generation of industrial process waste.
4.5 Surplus product No There will be no surplus product.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Marginal quantity of sewage sludge generated shall be used for plantation as manure.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No There will be no construction or demolition waste.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No There will be no redundant machinery or equipment.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No There is no contamination of soil or any other materials.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No There will not be any agricultural wastes
4.11 Other solid wastes No There will not be any other solid wastes
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 Operation of dumpers and trucks used for transport of mineral and waste.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Fugitive emission arising out of blasting, top soil/OB removal, excavation of coal, shoveling and loading.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes During storing and loading of coal/waste.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes During construction work.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During the mining and Construction.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not applicable as incineration is not involved in mining activity.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Not applicable as there will be no burning of waste in open air.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources Yes Drilling and blasting are other source of emission.
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 Trucks, drilling machines and blasting are some of the noise generating sources.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No There will be no other industrial process.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes The noise generated from construction or demolition will be maintained within the prescribed Noise standards.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Blasting will likely to generate some noise. However, adoption of controlled blasting will reduce noise level as well as vibration effect to considerable extent.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Very limited construction activity is proposed so very little noise will be generated. By regular maintenance of vehicles & by plantation in and around the M.L. area, noise from operation of traffic will be reduced.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable.
6.7 From any other sources No There will be no generation of noise due to any other source except mentioned above.
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 No
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes The domestic wastewater generated will be treated in the septic tank followed by soak pit hence there will be no risk of land and water contamination due to discharge of untreated waste water.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No No
7.4 From any other sources No Not envisaged.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not envisaged as adequate pollution control measures during mining operations will be adopted.
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 Possibility of accident on account of explosion, spillages, fire or hazardous substances etc. will be very less as proper maintenance, operation and leak proof condition of machineries of fire. No other major risk will be there, as mine will be worked as per statute under competent authority. Employed persons will be provided with safety equipment’s e.g. helmet, safety shoes, ear muffs, dust mask; hand gloves etc. which will further reduce the risk of accidents.
8.2 From any other causes No No, there are no other sources which could affect human health or the environment.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No The project site falls in Zone-II as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002. Hence, seismically it is a stable zone.
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 Proposed mining project will result in further development of the surrounding area by increase in direct and indirect employment opportunities for the region. The plantation in the village will further improve the environment & aesthetic beauty of the area. No adverse effect on environment and supporting infrastructure will be envisaged by proposed mining project. All the precautions will be taken to control the pollution. Therefore, there will be no negative impact on existing infrastructure o
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes After extraction of minerals (coal), the land shall be utilized as green belt with road corridors etc.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Water conservation.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No The project will be planned and executed systematically so as to negate any adverse cumulative effect.
(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 No
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes 1) River Sukri flows through the ML area. 2) Few 1st order and 2nd order streams originate/flow in the MLA. 3) There are revenue forests in the ML area. 4) There are mostly Protected Forests and scarcely Reserved Forest in the 15 km area of the MLA
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Biological Study has been conducted & Wildlife conservation plan has been approved from Chief Wildlife Warden, Jharkhand vide letter No. 977 dated 05.09.2012
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No No such area is located within 15 Km radius of M.L. area.
5 State, National boundaries No No
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No No
7 Defence installations No No
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Tubed & Nawari are the densely populated area near the mine site.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes School:-The Primary school is available at Tubed, Dihi & Nawari villages form M.L. area & Nearest college is at Latehar at a distance of about 12 kms. Hospital: -Only one health center exists in Dihi village. The villagers of the area move to Latehar for better health facilities.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No River Sukri is a source of surface water There is large deposit of coal in the 15 km radius. There is a lime stone reserve in the 15 km region.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No No
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 No The project site falls in Zone-II as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002. Hence, seismically it is a stable zone. No Earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions are observed in past.
(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
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 03 Jan 2018
2.NAin view of this Ministry’s OM dated 9th September, 2011, Kindly submit acknowledgement slip for application made for stage-I forest clearance for diversion of the forest land. 15 Jun 2017
      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 ApplicantDamodar
DesignationFerm
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)MS DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION
AddressD.V.C. Tower,V.I.P Road, Kolkata
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