Report Part 1

APPENDIX I

(See Paragraph-6)

FORM 1

Note : If space provided against any parameter is inadequate, Kindly upload supporting document under 'Additional Attachments if any' at the last part of the Form1. Please note that all such Annexures must be part of single pdf document.

(I) Basic Information

S.No.

Item

Details

Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area

Yes

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	No
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Minor Mineral mining project of M/s Sri Krishnagiri Rock Products Pvt. Ltd
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/KL/MIN/199457/2021
Project Cost	12.10 cr

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

5,00,481.25 TPA Production and 15.9522 ha mine lease area ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

15.9522 ha.

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

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify	Yes
a)	Protected areas notified under the wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

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

Location of the project	Block No. 39, Re Survey Nos. 283/8, 283/9, 283/10 at Kizhakkenchery 2 Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala
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.	Block No. 39, Re Survey Nos. 283/8, 283/9, 283/10 at Kizhakkenchery 2 Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala
Town / Village	Block No. 39, Re Survey Nos. 283/8, 283/9, 283/10 at Kizhakkenchery 2 Village, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala
State of the project	Kerala

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
NIL

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Palakkad Railway Station, 35 km, NE, 35 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Cochin Intl. Airport, 40 km, SW, 40 km

11.

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

District Headquarter at Palakkad, 35 km, NE , 35 km

12.

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

Panchayat Secretary, Kizhakkenchery Gram Panchayat, Kundukad – Chittady Road, Mampad, Palakkad, Kerala 678684 Tel No. 04922 255 002

13.

Name of the Applicant

14.

Registered Address

17/684, Sri Krishnagiri Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. , N. Mazhuvannoor P.O., Ernakulam District, Kerala

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	SRI KRISHNAGIRI ROCK PRODUCTS PVT LTD
Name of the Applicant	PK
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	ManagingDirector
Pin code	686669
E-mail	eljuthomas@parackalrockproducts.com
Telephone No.	484-2767073
Fax No.	484-
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?	Yes
Status	Wildlife Clearance Under Process
MoEF file number	FP/KL/QRY/5336/2020
(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

It is expected to change the existing land use. The highest elevation of the lease area is 290m MSL and lowest is 130m MSL. The topography of the mine lease area will change due to the mining activities. As the proposed area is hilly, the drainage is towards NW and the drainage pattern will not be changed.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

Part of the proposed mine lease area has rubber plantation and native trees, climbers, grass, shrubs, herbs etc and which will be cleared (2,935 of rubber and local native species) on phased manner for carrying out the mining activity. The remaining area is with exposed rocks with negligible vegetation. There is no building existing in the proposed mine lease area.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

The present land use is private owned land with rubber and native tree plantation. The new land use after the closure of mining will be as follows as per post operational use :- 1. Excavated Pit (reclaimed by plantation with convert into pond). 2. Drainage 3. Green belt

1.4

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

Yes

The activity proposes is mining activity and prior to the commencement of mining the following pre-mining activities are to be carried out. 1. Pitting study to know the depth of Top-soil and Overburden. 2. Setting up of an office. 3. Setting up of labour shed. 4. Construction of Haulage roads. 5. Construction of Storm water collection pond. 6. Construction of Storm water channels / Garland drains with intermittent silt traps.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Facilities like site office (about 30 sq m of built-up area), labour quarters (about 70 sq m) and magazine (about 30 sq m) will be developed outside the mine lease area and within the land owned by the project proponent.

1.6

Demolition works?

There is no structure existing in the mine lease area and hence no demolition work

1.7

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

The proposed activity is a mining project, no temporary site proposed for the housing of construction workers.

1.8

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

Yes

The proposed project activity involves exploiting the minor mineral up to the conceptual phase.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

There will be no underground mining activities. The mining will be done by open cast mechanized method of mining.

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

At the end of life of mine, the total excavated area will be reclaimed by plantation and with a water body.

1.11

Dredging?

Not Applicable

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not Applicable

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

The mining will be done by mechanized opencast method. It includes clearing of vegetation, top soil / over burden removal, drilling, blasting, rock breaking, loading of boulders, transport of the mined material. ? The working will be done by forming benches of 5.0m (average) height. ? Mining will be started from the first year with systematic working. ? The height of the bench will not be kept more than 5.0m.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Facilities will be developed for the storage of:- 1. Boulders from the quarry. 2. Top soil about 42,845 cu. m. ( 85,690 Tons) generated during the mining period will be dumped outside the mine lease area in lower contours at the pre determined place and will be utilized above the reclaimed areas for plantation. 3. Overburden estimated 61,988 cu m ( 1,23,977 Tons) will be generated and utilized within the pit for lying of haul road and at the end, it will be use for soil base for plantation.

1.15

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

Yes

The solid waste will be generated from onsite housing facility for the mine workers (about 34 kg / day) and an quantity of packaging material (about 20 kg / day) (total 54 kg) will be generated. The biodegradable waste will be processed at site through compost pit to be developed outside the mine lease area but within the land owned by the project proponent. The non-biodegradable waste would be disposed through vendors. (Details are attached in Form-1)

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Yes

On site housing facility for the mine workers will be provided outside the mine lease area but within the land owned by the project proponent.

1.17

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

Yes

For the purposes of mining activities, the existing approach roads are sufficient. However, haul road will be suitably developed within the proposed mine lease area.

1.18

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

No new road, rail, air, waterborne transport facilities will be created.

1.19

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

No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements proposed.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines proposed in the quarry project.

1.21

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

Yes

The run-off from the lease area will be suitably collected through garland drains with intermittent siltation traps and will be collected in storm water collection pond. The stored rain water will be utilized for dust suppression, wetting of roads and for green area development. Since there is no abstraction of ground water for the above activities, there will be no impact on hydrology of the area.

1.22

Stream crossings?

Not applicable

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

The water to the tune of about 12 KL will be drawn daily from the open well for the domestic consumption of mine workers. Since the withdrawal is low, it will not deplete the ground water table and hence no impact. Further, the necessary rain water recharging will be done near the open well to supplement the ground water table.

1.24

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

Yes

Due to the mining activities, the run-off from the site will increase and which may affect the water bodies in the vicinity. In order to mitigate the impact due to the increase in the run-off, a large collection pond / check dam is proposed to collect the run-off from the mine lease area.

1.25

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

Yes

Vehicles will be engaged for transfer of mined out material and about 98 trips of 17 T capacity tipper / dumper will be utilized for transporting the mineral to the stone crusher on daily basis. The mine workers are available within the campus and hence no transport of mine workers. There will be movement of some of the office staff / the project proponent (about 5 -10 persons).

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Yes

At the end of life of mine, excavated pit will be backfilled and reclaimed and rehabilitated by plantation with native species so as to restore the natural eco-system.

1.27

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

Yes

At the end of life of mine, reclamation of the area of the mine pit will be carried out. Suitable eco-restoration with shrubs, herbs & trees will be done.

1.28

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

Yes

Due to the proposed mining activity, there will be workers attracted to the project area. It is proposed to employ 84 persons in the mining activity alone.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not applicable

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Yes

The mine lease area have rubber plantation, native trees, climbers, grass, shrubs, herbs etc and which will be cleared (2,935 Nos.) on phased manner for carrying out the mining activity. A detailed ecological survey and study will be conducted during the EIA Study of the project.

1.31

Any other actions?

Nil

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 mine lease area is of 15.9522 ha, which is private land.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

The daily water demand will be about 32 KL. The source of water to meet the daily domestic water requirement of 12 KL is open well (for the workers and the staff). A storm water collection pond for meeting the water requirements for dust suppression in mining area and road wetting will be (10 KLD) and green area development (10 KLD).

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

It is a mining project for the extraction of building stone to the daily production of 1,668 MT.

2.4

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

Yes

The infrastructure facilities like site office, on site accommodation for mine workers, mess, etc. with a total built-up area of 130 sq m will be constructed.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not applicable

2.6

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

Yes

The total power requirement will be 75 kW, which will be drawn from diesel engine and this is for compressors. There will a DG Set of 180 KVA for alternate power supply for other operations. Further there will be power connection from Kerala State Electricity Board for domestic use. Fuel Quantity – 16 to 20 lt/ hr.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

Yes

Use of solar energy for external street lightings within the complex.

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

Nitrate Fuel Oil (NFO) mixture which is an explosive substance and is hazardous will be used in the mining activity. Magazines will be constructed for storing the explosive, also the detonators used for blasting is a hazardous chemical. However, a limited quantity in compliance with Explosives Act will be stored in the magazine for the safety of the workers.

3.2

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

Yes

The proposed mining activity can cause changes in occurrence of disease through insects or other vectors. Suitable drainage and waste management practices will be adopted which will restrict the stagnation of water or accumulation of waste water in the mine lease area and in the surroundings. These measures will effectively restrict the reproduction and growth of disease vectors. Further, appropriate sanitation facility will be provided in the mine workers accommodation facility

3.3

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

Yes

The proposed mining activity can affect the welfare of the people living in the vicinity of the mine lease area by the fugitive dust emissions, noise from the mine lease area.

3.4

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

Yes

The nearest structures details are given below: There is no human settlement in core zone. The nearest habitants are more than 235 m away from the boundary of the mining lease area. The nearest major human settlements are in Palakuzhy Village, which is about 1.75 Kms away from the mining lease area. All necessary measures will be taken to operate the mine in compliance with air, water, noise and vibration standards from time to time.

3.5

Any other causes

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

Top soil and Overburden will be generated from the proposed mine lease area during mining operations.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

About 34 kg / day of municipal solid waste will be generated from the onsite accommodation facility for the mine workers. Apart from this, about 20 kg / day of packaging material and other domestic solid waste will be generated from the proposed mining activity.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

Negligible quantity will be generated. The hazardous waste includes used oil from the DG Set, discarded batteries and UPS and these hazardous waste items which will be disposed to the approved recyclers. The list of approved recyclers of used oil and the lead acid batteries located in Kerala is provided below: 1. M/s Perfact Alloys, Chengannur, 2. M/s Excel Petrochemicals, Kochi 3. M/s Cee Jee Lubricants, Aluva 4. M/s Southern Refineries Ltd., Trivandrum

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Not applicable

4.5

Surplus product

Not applicable

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

The sludge generated from the septic tank on a periodical basis will be dried and will be used as manure in plantation.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

The small infrastructure facilities like site office, on site accommodation for mine workers, mess, etc. with a total built-up area of 130 sq m will be constructed and hence some construction waste will be generated and this waste will be disposed off as per the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Yes

Some of the machinery or equipment used in the mined lease area can become redundant.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Not applicable

4.10

Agricultural wastes

Yes

Clearing of the site will be done before the commencement of mining activity in a phased manner and this will generate agricultural waste.

4.11

Other solid wastes

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

There will be emission from combustion of fossil fuels from various mining machinery, transport vehicles, compressor, DG set etc. The emission rate from DG Set in (Unit - g/kWhr) is given below: PM - 0.3; NOx - 9.2; CO - 3.5; HC - 1.3 Transportation: Movement of vehicles will generate dust. The transportation activities on unpaved area results in fugitive emissions to the tune (Unit - kg/Veh.mT) of 1.261 for PM10 and 0.126 for PM2.5 (USEPA-AP42 series).

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

The proposed maximum production will be 5,00,481.25 MTA. Dust is the main pollutant, which will be generated mainly from mining activities (excavation / removal of top soil, drilling, blasting) transport of materials / vehicle movement. The different measures taken to control dust emissions are given below:- ? Water sprinkling and water suppression on haul roads ? Wet drilling / dust extraction during drilling ? Limiting the speed of the vehicles

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

There will be fugitive emissions generated during material handling, transportation, loading and unloading etc. Regular water sprinkling on haul roads and wetting of the materials to be transported etc. will suppress the dust particles and prevent them from getting air-borne. Transportation Movement of vehicles like dumpers, trucks, tankers etc. will also generate dust. The transportation activities on unpaved area results in fugitive emissions

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Not applicable

5.5

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

Yes

There is no odor from handling of mined out material. Only dust will be generated from transportation & handling of materials. The odor generation can be from the stagnated sewage from the labour camp or from unattended food waste for which suitable disposal measures as stated above are to be implemented. The dust emission will be controlled by adopting suitable measures viz. water sprinkling & dust suppression, regular wetting and maintenance of roads, green area development

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

There is no incinerator proposed in the mining activity.

5.7

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

There will be no burning of waste in open air.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

There will be no emissions from any other sources.

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

Mining operation will be carried out by mechanized method. However based on production capacity, mining equipments configuration with expected noise levels (in dB(A)) will be as under:- Excavator - 95 – 100 Compressor - 81 Tippers/ Trucks - 84 - 86 Mobile Crane - 83 Mitigation Measures:- ? Regular maintenance of machinery ? Enclosed cabins in excavator ? Earmuff & earplug (PPEs) ? Periodical medical checkup

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

The proposed activity is mining activity and no industrial or similar processes proposed.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

The infrastructure facilities like site office, on site accommodation for mine workers, mess, etc. with a total built-up area of 130 sq m will be constructed.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

The mining activity proposed includes blasting for the extraction of minerals from the mine lease area. The mining activity will be carried out by non electric detonator (NONEL) method. This will ensure PPV levels well below DGMS standards of <15 mm/ sec at all times. The blasting will be done at designated hours i.e. 11:00 am, 01:00 pm & 04:00 pm

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Due to the different machinery and vehicular traffic for material transportation within the mine lease area, noise will be generated.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

The mining activity will be only during day time and hence no lighting requirement. The proposed activity is mining, there is no cooling system proposed.

6.7

From any other sources

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

Yes

NFO Mixture is proposed to be used for blasting purposes in the mining activity. There may be rare incidence of spillages of explosive and which may contaminate the land or the ground water. Due care will be taken to avoid risk during handling, storage, use or spillage of explosives.

7.2

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

Yes

The land or the water body may get contaminated by the run-off from the mine lease area or from the domestic sewage The run-off from the mine lease area will be collected through garland drains in which siltation traps will be provided at regular intervals to arrest the suspended particulate matter. Further the garland drains are channelized to a large sedimentation basin for the settling of suspended matter.

7.3

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

Yes

The dust generated during various mining activities emitted into the air may get deposited in the land or in the water and hence get contaminated. Measures like controlled blasting, water sprinkling / dust suppression, green area development etc. will be adopted to minimize the same

7.4

From any other sources

There will not be any other sources, which will contaminate land and water resources.

7.5

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

Yes

There will be risk of long term built up of pollutants in the ambient air as well as in the land provided the mitigative measures are not effectively implements.

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

The stone quarry mine will result in increase in frequency of blasting for mining the mineral. However, controlled blasting with optimum charge of holes will be carried out to loosen the rock. Explosion hazards are envisaged due to mishandling of explosives. Explosives will be handled with utmost care in compliance of conditions imposed by Chief Controller of Explosive & Metalliferous Mines Regulation, 1961. NFO mixture, slurry explosive, safety fuse, and detonators will be used for blasting.

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

The risks of accidents are envisaged due to the operation of equipments, failure of mine pit etc. Pit slope will be kept at 45°. Face slope will be kept at 70°. No loose stone will be allowed near the edges of excavation and along the sites of haul road. However, good safety practices will be adopted at the site. All precautionary measures will be adopted and use of protective equipments will be mandatory. However, for minor incidences and accidents first aid measures 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

Earthquakes:- As per seismic classification, the project site falls in Zone-III. Landslide:- As per the hazard zonation map published by State Disaster Management Authority, Govt. of Kerala, the mine lease area is in “safe zone”, partly in “moderate risk zone” and few part in “High Hazard (Red) Zone”. Mining will not be carried out within the area falling in Red 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

The proposed mining activity will directly / indirectly develop the area around the mine lease area by providing employment opportunities. With the proposed development in and around the area, there will be many supporting facilities/ infrastructure eventually leading to the development of the area.

9.2

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

Yes

The land used will be fully reclaimed and rehabilitated by backfilling the pits by plantation and water body. Plantation and afforestation will add to the improvement in environment and aesthetic beauty of the area.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

There will be other ancillary developments which spring up due to the coming of the project, resulting in setting a precedent for later development.

9.4

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

Not applicable.

(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

Yes

Sr. No. Particulars Distance & Direction 1. Mangalam Dam 4km, SE 2. Chimmini Dam 9.5 km, SW 3. Thindillam Waterfalls 1.4km, SW 4. Pothundi dam 14.3km, NE 5. Nerchappara Water fall 8.8km, SE 6. Peechi reservoir 11.5km, W 7. Mangalam River 8.5km, N 8. Chimmini Wild life sanctuary 3 km S 9. Peechi Reserved Forest 3 km SW 10. Peechi Vazhani Wild life sanctuary 13 km NW 11. Nelliyampathy Reserve Forest 11 km SE

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

Yes

Sr. No. Particulars Distance & Direction 1. Mangalam Dam 4km, SE 2. Chimmini Dam 9.5km, SW 3. Thindillam Waterfalls 1.4km, SW 4. Pothundi dam 14.3km, NE 5. Nerchappara Water fall 8.8km, SE 6. Peechi reservoir 11.5km, W 7. Mangalam River 8.5km, N 8. Chimmini Wild life sanctuary 3 km S 9. Peechi Reserved Forest 3 km SW 10. Peechivazhani Wild life sanctuary 13 km NW (Complete details are provided in Form1 attached)

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

Yes

Sr. No. Particulars Distance & Direction 1. Mangalam Dam 4km, SE 2. Chimmini Dam 9.5km, SW 3. Thindillam Waterfalls 1.4km, SW 4. Pothundi dam 14.3km, NE 5. Nerchappara Water fall 8.8km, SE 6. Peechi reservoir 11.5km, W 7. Mangalam River 8.5km, N 8. Chimmini Wild life sanctuary 3 km S 9. Peechi Reserved Forest 3.5 km SW 10. Peechivazhani Wild life sanctuary 13 km NW 11. Nelliyampathy Reserve Forest 11 km SE

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

State, National boundaries

Yes

No State Boundary or National Boundary located within 15 km from the project site.

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

Yes

Sr. No. Name Distance & Directions 1. NH-47 (Salem – Kochi – Kanyakumar Hwy) 9 km, NW 2. Pothapara Road 8 km NW 3. Vadakkanchery –Pollachi Road 8 km NE 4. Nenmara – Nelliyampathy Road 14 km E 5. Karimkulam – Karimpara Road 10.5 km NE 6. Nenmara – Adiperanda Road 9.7 km NE

Defence installations

None within the study area

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Sr. No. Name Distance & Direction 1 Kizhakkencherry Grama Panchayat The project site is within this panchayat 2 Ayalurgrama Grama Panchayat 11.3km, NE 3 Melarcode Grama Panchayat 12.5km, NE 4 Vadakkenchery Grama Panchayat 8.3km, NW 5 Puthucode Grama Panchayat 13.7km, NW

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

Yes

Hospitals: Sr. No. Name Distance & Directions 1 Kizhakkancheri Government Homoeo Dispensary 4.1km, NE 2 Government Hospital Moolamcode 5.5km, NW 3 Health centre, Valkulambu 4.8km, NW 4 Avitis Super Specialty Hospital, Nenmara 12.5km, NE 5 St.Joseph's Hospital, Vadakkenchery 8.7km, NE 6 Govt. Ayurveda hospital, Vadakkenchery 8.6km, NW (Complete details are provided in attached Form-1)

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

Yes

1. Ground Water Resources: As per the Ground Water Information Booklet of Palakkad District published by CGWA, 2013, the categorization of the revenue blocks falling within 15 km radius are provided below: Ground Water Resources:- Sr. No. Name Distance & Direction 1. Alathur Block (Safe) The project site is in this Revenue block 2. Nenmara Block (Safe) 14 km, NE (Complete details are provided in attached Form-1)

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

As per CEPI (Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index) published by CPCB, there is no critically polluted area is located within 15 km radius

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

Earthquakes:- As per seismic classification, the project site falls in Zone-III. The maximum expected earthquake intensity is VIII (moderate damage risk zone) in MM scale or 5.6M in Richter Scale. Landslide:- As per the hazard zonation map published by State Disaster Management Authority, Govt. of Kerala, the mine lease area is in “safe zone”, partly in “moderate risk zone” and few part in “High Hazard (Red) Zone”. Mining will not be carried out within the area falling in Red Zone

(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)	NIL
5	Uploaded Approval of mining Plan	N/A

Essential Detail Sought:
Sno.	EDS Letter	Remarks	Date of EDS
1.	NA	i) PP needs to submit the copy of LOI as the copy already submitted and the reference mentioned in the PFR are not same. (ii) PP needs to submit approved Mine Plan. (iii) Total excavation to be handled per year including Mineral/overburden/top soil/waste/rejects etc. need to be mention in the Form-1.	10 Mar 2021

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	PK
Designation	ManagingDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	SRI KRISHNAGIRI ROCK PRODUCTS PVT LTD
Address	17/684, Sri Krishnagiri Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. , N. Mazhuvannoor P.O., Ernakulam District, Kerala