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 notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Nuagaon Iron Ore Mine of M/s JSW Steel Ltd for production of 20 MTPA (ROM) of Iron ore with total excavation of 22.013 MTPA (ROM 20 MTPA + OB/SB/IB 2.013 MTPA) with screening, crushing, 4500 TPH Central processing unit (CPU) and 30 MTPA Grinding & Desliming/beneficiation plant along with 30 MTPA slurry transportation system in lease area of 776.969 ha (As per DGPS) /767.284 ha (As per ROR) in Nuagaon, Barapada, Gandhalpada, Guali, Katesahi, Parediposi, KohlaRudukela, Panduliposhi, Topadihi
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/OR/MIN/179208/2020
Project Cost 2433 cr
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(a) Mining of minerals
2(b) Mineral beneficiation
Project Sector Non-Coal Mining
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled production of 20 MTPA (ROM) of Iron ore with total excavation of 22.013 MTPA (ROM 20 MTPA + OB/SB/IB 2.013 MTPA) with screening, crushing, 4500 TPH Central processing unit (CPU) and 30 MTPA Grinding & desliming/beneficiation plant along with 30 MTPA slurry transportation system ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 776.969 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify Yes
d) Inter-State boundaries and international boundaries
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectToposheet No. 73 F/4, F/8, G/1 & G/5.Nuagaon, Barapada, Gandhalpada, Guali, Katesahi, Parediposi, KohlaRudukela, Panduliposhi and Topadihi villages under Barbil Tehsil of Keonjhar District, Odisha state.
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.Topo Sheet No. 73 F/4, F/8, G/1 & G/5.
Town / VillageNuagaon, Barapada, Gandhalpada, Guali, Katesahi, Parediposi, KohlaRudukela, Panduliposhi and Topadihi villages under Barbil Tehsil of Keonjhar District, Odisha state.
State of the projectOrissa
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
NIL
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Jaroli RS, 10.8 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Jharsuguda, 125 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Barbil , 17 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Nuagaon, Barapada, Gandhalpada, Guali, Katesahi, Parediposi, KohlaRudukela, Panduliposhi and Topadihi villages, Barbil tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha. Pin code – 758035
13. Name of the Applicant Baswaraj Mahadevppa Dalgade
14. Registered Address JSW CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR, BANDRA KURLA COMPLEX (BKC), BANDRA(EAST), MUMBAI-400051
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company jsw renew energy three limited
Name of the Applicant Baswaraj Mahadevppa Dalgade
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Associate Vice President Land
Pin code 400051
E-mail baswaraj.dalgade@jsw.in
Telephone No. -
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?Yes
StatusForest Clearance Under Process(Stage-I)
(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?Yes
Uploaded Order/PolicyAnnexure-Uploaded order/policy
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)626.295 ha as per Tehasildar, Barbil ha.
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 courtOrissa
(c) Case No.WP ( C ) 24918/2020, WP ( C ) 17630/2020
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectWP ( C ) 24918/2020 Subject : refund of the excess stamp duty paid during the time of registration of lease deed. WP ( C ) 17630/2020 Subject : Extension of the earlier order dated 21.12.2016 passed by Odisha High Court in W.P. (C) No. 22382 of 2016 by virtue of which the ex-lessee was operating on Sabik forest land. No order has been passed till now.
(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 The mine was working till 31.03.2020. The existing land use pattern is 136.877ha under mining, 14.25ha dump site, 82.855ha mineral storage, 4.17ha Infrastructure, 5.47ha roads, 6.56 ha mineral processing plant, 7.356 ha plantation, 61.164ha safetyzone and 458.263ha undisturbed area. JSW proposed to install 4500 TPH CPU, 30.0MTPA beneficiation plant within the mine site. The proposed mining activity will be carried out as per the mine plan.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Major ML area broken (136.877 ha) is under mining during earlier lease. As per DGPS survey, the total ML Area is 776.969 ha. As per LS [Hal-Sabik] certified by Tahasildar, Barbil, Total Lease Area as per RoR which includes Forest: 626.295 ha and Non-Forest: 155.492 ha. Stage-II FC of 476.205 ha already diverted on 22.04.2004 & vested to JSW for 2 years. Fresh FC for 626.295 ha applied.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes This will be done as per approved MP. The conceptual land use is: 553.97 ha for mining use, 14.965 ha for OB, 54.542 ha mineral storage, 5.73 ha for Infrastructure etc. 1.64 ha for roads, 84.958 ha Plantation, 61.164 ha safety zone. It is proposed to install 30 MTPA grinding & beneficiation, 4500 TPH CPU, 30 MTPA slurry transportation system, screening, crushing facilities within the ML area.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Bore houses, soil testing will be carried for proposed 18 x 400 TPH mobile Screening units & 13 x 250 TPH Crushing units, Central Processing Unit 4500 TPH (3000 TPH & 1500 TPH), 30 MTPA Grinding & Beneficiation plant and 30 MTPA slurry transportation station facilities within the mine lease area for all JSW existing/new mines.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Mine office containers, parking plaza, weighbridge, 4500 TPH CPU, 30 MTPA slurry transportation system (which handles iron ore from Nuagaon and Other JSW mines) conveyor, crusher, screening facilities and other auxiliary facilities etc. are to be deployed at mine along with 30 MTPA Grinding & desliming/Beneficiation plant in the mine lease area (which handles iron ore from Nuagaon and Other JSW mines).
1.6 Demolition works? No Nil
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Nil
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Mine office containers, parking plaza, weighbridge, crushing, screening, fuel storage tank, Grinding & Beneficiation plant, CPU, slurry transportation system and other auxiliary facilities etc. are to be deployed at mine.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground work is proposed.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes As per Approved Mining Plan, following reclamation works will be carried out; Construction of retaining wall, garland drain, silt settling tank, plantation of inactive dump etc. The conceptual land use is 553.97 ha for mining use, 14.965 ha for OB, 54.542 ha mineral storage, 5.73 ha for Infrastructure etc. 1.64 ha for roads, 84.958 ha Plantation, 61.164 ha safety zone.
1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Mechanized opencast mining using drilling and blasting. The excavated iron ore will be subjected to crushing, screening to obtain the lump and fine ore as product mix. High grade iron lumps will be transported to JSW Steel/other Plants & the ore of Nuagaon & other all JSW mines will be beneficiated in proposed onsite beneficiation plant & will transport through slurry transportation system/road/rail to the designated port for end use.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Grade wise screened/crushed material and HSD storage shall be stacked in the earmarked area only. The low grade ore from Nuagaon and other JSW mines like Narayanposhi, Gonua, Jajang & upcoming mines/merchant mines will be Grinded & Beneficiated in proposed 30 MTPA plant and will transport to end use through proposed 30 MTPA Slurry transportation system from Nuagaon to Jatadhar, Paradip situated in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha State.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes • No liquid effluents are generated. • The waste generated from the Nuagaon iron mine is proposed to be utilized for internal haul road maintenance and the balance will be dumped at the earmarked location to use it later for backfilling of quarry. • No tailing dam is involved due to installation of filter press. The system is ideal for convenient disposal of tailings in the form of cake. The tailing cake will be disposed-off along with the mine waste.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Not envisaged. Since, Nuagaon iron ore mine is an operational mine and all existing facilities are utilized.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Existing facilities will be utilized, which are sufficient during operation as per approved land use plan. However, widening of road is envisaged.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Existing facilities are sufficient. No alteration is required to divert the routes of the existing transport infrastructure.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not envisaged
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes 30 MTPA iron ore concentrate will be transported through slurry transportation system (along with other JSW existing/upcoming mines to end use through slurry pipeline) from Nuagaon to Jatadhar, Paradip situated in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha State. The length of pipeline will be about 324 km. SPCB has accorded CTE for slurry transportation system. Further, EC is not applicable since slurry transportation system is not passing through any protected areas.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No No impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment are envisaged. Hence, there is no likelihood of any change in the hydrology of water courses or aquifers.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes Two nalas are passing through the ML area and several dry nalas surface runoff flows through these nalas & falls finally into Karo nadi & Suna nadi. Northern part of the lease area is drained by Karo river which is a perennial water source & flows due north lying parallel to the western lease boundary similarly southern part is drained by another perennial source called Suna nadi which flows due east.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Total water requirement is 3660 m3/hr (87840 m3/day) which will be met from Baitarani River in Kanupur dam downstream side located at Champua in Keonjhar district of Odisha through a dedicated 35 km water pipeline and ground water bore wells. NOC from CGWA for 1250 m3/day is already vested to JSW for 2 years, new application for the NOC for 1250 m3/day groundwater withdrawal is submitted.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No changes in the natural drainage system are proposed. This mine was operational previously and no fresh changes will be proposed.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? No JSW will utilize nearby resources locally.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Mine at the end of the life will be closed as per mine closure guidelines.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No The de-commissioning shall be done as per the approved final mine closure mine plan which will take care the impact on the environment.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No This was an operating mine till March 2020. Hence, no new influx of people is expected.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not applicable
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 The land was under active mining till March 2020. Proposed mining activities are limited within existing & proposed infrastructure and within same lease.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes About 3660 m3/hr (87840 m3/day) of water is required which will be met from Baitarani River in Kanupur dam downstream side located at Champua in Keonjhar district of Odisha through a dedicated 35 km water pipeline and ground water bore wells. NOC from CGWA for 1250 m3/day is already vested to JSW for 2 years, new application for the NOC for 1250 m3/day groundwater withdrawal is submitted.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes During the construction of grinding, beneficiation, CPU, slurry pipeline, crusher, screening and other facilities plant raw material is required which will be met from the local.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No As mentioned, this mining lease was in operation till 31st March 2020. There is no top soil cover in the iron ore mineable area.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No forest products will be used
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes The total power requirement for the proposed mining is 85 MW which will be sourced from state grid/ OPTCL 220 kV sub-station. Initially, 1000 KVA DG sets will be used to fulfil power requirement. Subsequently, after getting necessary permission from concerned department, power line will be utilized and DG will be used for emergency purpose.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not envisaged
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 About 20 kl HSD storage tank is proposed which is hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No project related diseases are anticipated. The hospital and occupational health center at mine will be utilized for surveillance of workers health.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes There will be an overall positive impact of the project in the area. CSR activities will be carried out for the welfare of the people and development of the community.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. Yes R&R is applicable for the Nuagaon Iron ore project. A Detailed R&R Study will be carried out including R & R plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population in the study area and a broad plan for resettlement of the displaced population. This study will be submitted along with EIA report and recommendations will be implemented as per National & State R&R Guidelines & related laws.
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 During the plan period of 5 years about 5.34 MTPA of waste is likely to be generated from iron ore production. The waste generated from the mine is proposed to be utilized for internal haul road maintenance and the balance will be dumped at the earmarked waste dump location to be used later for backfilling of quarry. No tailing dam is required as filter press will be installed which is ideal for disposal of tailing cake.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Domestic waste in the form of sewage from washrooms shall be treated in STP.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Used Oil: 45 KL/Annum will be generated & sold to registered recyclers. Waste containing oil generation will be around 0.6 tonnes per annum. Filters contaminated with oils: 3 tonne/annum. Discarded contaminated with chemicals: 9.5 TPA. The above mentioned hazardous waste generation quantities are estimated quantities, once the mine will be operational the Hazardous Waste Authorization will be obtained.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not Applicable
4.5 Surplus product No No surplus product is envisaged
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes STP sludge generated will be used for horticulture purposes.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes During mine development some demolition waste will be generated which will be utilized in filling of low lying area and haul road maintenance.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes Major at mine closure stage. However also during operation phase.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes No tailing dam is required as filter press with fully automatic process will be installed to produce cake for easy handling and transport. The system is ideal for convenient disposal of tailing cake. The tailing cake will be disposed of along with the mine waste.
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 Gaseous emissions are being/will be generated from operation of HEMMs & transportation of vehicles. Proper maintenance of machinery and regular monitoring of fuel and lube oil consumption of heavy earth moving equipment’s as well as auxiliary equipment’s is done and adequate measures like greenbelt development & plantation are being taken to keep emissions within prescribed limit.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Mining operations including drilling, blasting, excavation, loading, transportation and crushing result in gaseous & fugitive dust emissions. Mitigation measures such as wet drilling, controlled blasting technique, water sprinkling on haul road, development of greenbelt & plantation etc. will be taken to keep emissions within prescribed limit.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes There will be fugitive dust emissions while ore handling and transportation which will be properly mitigated.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Fugitive dust emissions are envisaged and these will be adequately controlled.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust will be generated while handling of material due to production of ore and same will be properly mitigated.
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 Noise is being/ will be generated due to mining activities like drilling, blasting, excavation, transportation, crusher etc. Proper noise abatement measures such as development of greenbelt & plantation, regular maintenance of mining machinery etc. will be adopted and PPEs viz. Ear plugs / Ear muffs etc. are being/ will be provided to the mine workers in high noise zone.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Noise will be generated from HEMM operations, which will be properly mitigated.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes From construction work noise will be generated which will be properly mitigated.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Blasting, noise & ground vibration are kept within permissible limits in the existing operations by using appropriate techniques, equipment’s and methods. Noise and vibration will be minimized using Non-electrical (NONEL) technology. It reduces fly rock, noise and vibration generated during blasting as compared to the conventional safety fuse and the electrical methods.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes There will be no construction work as this mine is an operating mine. However, noise shall be generated due to plying of dumpers, tippers etc. will cause impact on noise and vibration.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not envisaged.
6.7 From any other sources No Not envisaged.
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 For the workshop area, washing bay with oil water separator system will be constructed. This will restrict contamination of surface water as a run-off from the workshop zone. Storage and handling will be as per the rules. Covered shade with impervious surface and spill control facility will be provided to avoid any contamination of land and water.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Not envisaged.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes All the loaded tippers will be covered with tarpaulin to avoid spillage on route and speed limits shall be enforced. Dust suppression measures will be undertaken through regular water spray arrangements and maintenance of the road. Also green belt development along the road and periphery of the lease will be implemented. Foggers will be installed at crushing and screening units, wet drilling with dust extraction system will be deployed. Emissions will be kept within permissible limit.
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
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 There is a potential for incident during the project activities. Precautions like Display boards & fencing for limiting access shall be taken up for the storage of explosives and its handling. Further, supervision and safe work practices will be ensured during operation of mine (spillage will be controlled) as per safety regulations.
8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No There is no record of occurrence of floods, landslides, cloud bursts etc. The lease area comes under Seismic Zone-II as per IS 1893 (Part-I):2002 classification. 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 This has been a working mine. Required infrastructure facilities are provided and no major adverse impact on the environment are observed. The replacement of existing infrastructure such as office infrastructures and weigh bridges will be taken-up, as necessary elements, in a phased manner. No, There will be no new housing arrangements for workmen at site. Yes, There is a possibility of development of supply industries or any other ancillary development.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes The mine will be developed as a model mine. It will set an example for the Miners how to do sustainable mining taking care of environment. The backfilled and the reclaimed area of the pit will be rehabilitated by vegetation to develop forestry, improving the biodiversity and aesthetics of the area. Funds will be earmarked towards the same as per the approved mining plan and mine closure guidelines.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No Employment potential will be increased and also indirect employment in service sector will increase. The mine will be developed as a model mine. It will set an example for sustainable mining.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Since the mine was operational previously, regular baseline studies and actions to mitigate deviations if any are in place.
(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 Nil within the study area
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Forests: • Kathamala RF (Within ML Area) • Lakrhaghat RF (0.7 km, N) • Karo RF (0.8 km, W) • Siddhamath RF (1.4 km, E) • Uliburu RF (1.6 km, N) • Baitarani RF (3.2 km, E) • Tholkabad RF (4.9 km, NW) • Torha RF (5.0 km, W) • RF near Kantarkala village (8.8 km, SSW) • Karampada RF (10.3 km, NNW) • Sarkhanda RF (12.2 km, SW) • Khajurdihi RF (12.8 km, S) • Chamakpur RF (13.4 km, E) • Thakurani RF (13.7 km, NE) Karo- Karampada elephant corridor is at 12.5 km from ML area.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Nil within the study area
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No There are no inland, coastal/marine water bodies. Water bodies: • Two Nalas passing in ML Area • Tapadihi Nala (20 m, NE) • Karo Nadi (30 m, W) • Kundra Nadi (0.4 km, SE) • Kakarpani Nala (3.3 km, SE) • Kunduru Nala (4.2 km, E) • Teherei Nala (4.9 km, S) • Kaina Gara (6.8 km, NW)• Samij Nala (6.9 km, W)• Kukarha Jora (7.0 km, SW)• Korai Nala (7.5 km, WNW)• Erua Nala (11.3 km, WSW)• Archanda Nala (11.6 km, S) • Bacha Nala (12.0 km, W) • Baitarani Nadi (13.2 km ,E)•Gera Nal(14.2 km, SW).
5 State, National boundaries No Interstate boundary of Odisha – Jharkhand state boundary is 4.9 km, North.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes NH 215 is passing through the mine lease area.
7 Defence installations No None
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Barbil is 17 km, NE away from the existing mine. Topadihi is 0.2 km , NE; Gandhalpada-0.2 km, SW; Barpada is adjacent to ML area towards east.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Market facilities are available at Barbil Municipality area. A health centre is established at Barbil by the Govt. and free medicine is supplied to the patients. Education up to college level is available at Barbil. Standard education up to high school level and up to college level is available at Barbil. Postal and telegraphic facilities are available at Barbil.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes High quality iron ore available for mining.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No None. The existing legal environmental standards are not exceeded.
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 rock types exposed are hard and strong and therefore landslides or pit slope failure problem is not envisaged. Seismically, this area is categorized under Zone-II as per IS-1893 (Part-1)-2002.
(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
Mining plan approval letter
CGWA application
FC Acknowledgment
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1. Eds Reply LetterThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 21 Nov 2020
2.NAPP is requested to submit the following: (i)Proof of submission of application for abstraction of ground water from the CGWA. (ii)Affidavit as per Ministry's O.M. Dated 30.05.2018, Undertaking affirming that the details mentioned are factually correct. 12 Nov 2020
      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 ApplicantBaswaraj Mahadevppa Dalgade
DesignationAssociate Vice President Land
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)jsw renew energy three limited
AddressJSW CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR, BANDRA KURLA COMPLEX (BKC), BANDRA(EAST), MUMBAI-400051
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