| 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 | | | Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area | No |
| | Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification | No | tr > | Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained | N/A | | Upload copy of CTE | N/A |
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| Name of the Project/s | Expansion of Barsua-Taldih-Kalta Iron Mines (Amalgamated ML area: 2564.323 ha) from 8.05 MTPA to 16 MTPA (ROM) with total excavation of 22 MTPA and installation of new Dry Processing Plants of 7 MTPA for Taldih and 4 MTPA for Kalta and augmentation of existing 3.5 MTPA Barsua Beneficiation Plant along with adequate loading, siding facilities & associated infrastructure, located at Tantra & Bahamba Villages and Toda R.F, Tahasil Koira under Bonai Subdivision of Sundargarh District, Odisha. | Brief summary of project | Annexure-Brief summary of project | | Proposal Number | IA/OR/MIN/217220/2021 | | Project Cost | 2740.88 cr | |
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| S. No. in the schedule | 1(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 | 16 MTPA/2564.323 HA/22 MTPA TOTAL EXCAVATION ha. ha. | | | 4. | | New/Expansion/Modernization | Expansion | | Proposal Number | IA/OR/MIN/20364/2009 | | MoEFCC file number(Previous EC) | J-11015/351/2006-IA.II(M) | | Uploaded EC letter | Annexure-Uploaded EC letter | | | | 5. | Existing Capacity/Area etc. | 8050000 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 project | Village Tantra & Bahamba and Toda Reserve Forest | | 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. | Survey of India Topo sheet No. 73G/1 (F45N1) | | Town / Village | Village Tantra & Bahamba and Toda Reserve Forest, P.S/Tehsil: Koira, Bonai Sub-division, Sundargarh District of Odisha | | State of the project | Orissa | |
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| Nearest railway station along with distance in kms | Barsua Valley, adjacent to ML, 0.5 km | Nearest airport along with distance in kms | Jharsuguda, 160 km | |
| | 11. | Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms | Koira , 10 km | | | 12. | Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) | Barsua Iron Mines Raw Materials Division, Steel Authority of India
Limited, P.O- Tensa Dist.- Sundargarh, Odisha Pin:770042 | | | 13. | Name of the Applicant | Prasanna | | | 14. | Registered Address | Chief General Manager (Mines)
Barsua-Taldih Iron Mines
SAIL- Raw Materials Division
PO- Tensa | | | 15. | |
| Address for correspondance: | | Name of the Company | Rourkela Steel Plant, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) | | Name of the Applicant | Prasanna | | Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) | Chief General Manager | | Pin code | 770042 | | E-mail | envbim@gmail.com | | Telephone No. | 66-25236026 | | Fax No. | 66- | | 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 number | N/A | | Date of submission | 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 | | Status | Final(Stage-II) Approval Obtained | | MoEF file number | 8-90/1996-FC(PT.) | | Date of In-Principle | 31/12/1899 | | Date of final approval | 31/12/1899 | | Area diverted | -1 ha. | | Uploaded Clearance Letter | Annexure-Uploaded clearance letter | | (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) | 2425.613 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 Court | High Courts | | (b) Name of the Sub court | Orissa | | (c) Case No. | 24282/2017 | | (d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project | Pending | |
| | 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 three mines are spread over 2564.323 ha of amalgamated lease area which includes 2425.613 ha is forest
land and 138.710 ha is non-forest land covering both Govt. waste land and private lands. The Forest Land has been diverted for setting up the mine and allied infrastructure. At present mining and allied activities are restricted to diverted forest land & part of non- forest area. | | 1.2 | Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? | Yes | Clearing of vegetation within the forest diverted area will be required for expansion of open cast quarries dumps and infrastructure till conceptual period | | 1.3 | Creation of new land uses? | Yes | Given in 1.1 above | | 1.4 | Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? | Yes | Will be necessary for setting up some infrastructure. Barsua-Taldih-Kalta Iron Mines is an operational mine. Soil testing & exploratory bore holes for mining and environment monitoring purpose shall be done. | | 1.5 | Construction works? | Yes | Construction shall involve setting up processing plant (Crushing & Screening) at Taldih Block and Kalta Block. The additional infrastructure development for evacuation of ore from Taldih & Kalta Blocks in acquired lands of SAIL located outside the Mining Lease where SAIL’s own private Railway siding located. Further, based on the requirement of construction work involving equipment workshop, structure for electric line, loading facilities etc shall be developed. | | 1.6 | Demolition works? | No | The proposed project does not involve any demolition. | | 1.7 | Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? | No | Construction workers will come from nearby towns & villages hence no temporary housing for construction workers is required. Provision for mobile bio-toilets as well as mobile drinking water carriers for construction workers has also been envisaged. | | 1.8 | Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations | Yes | Existing open cast quarries of Barsua, Taldih & Kalta Mines will be expanded. New Crushing & Screening Plant /Conveyor system/ Intermediate stock pile followed by Tertiary crushing unit with Rapid Loading system (RLS) and other buildings will be constructed as per the plan. | | 1.9 | Underground works including mining or tunnelling? | No | No underground works envisaged | | 1.10 | Reclamation works? | Yes | Part of exhausted quarry voids will be backfilled using overburden generated at the mine. On cessation of mining, exhausted quarries, waste dumps and tailings pond will be biologically reclaimed. | | 1.11 | Dredging? | No | Not applicable | | 1.12 | Offshore structures? | No | Not applicable | | 1.13 | Production and manufacturing processes? | Yes | Iron ore shall be produced by conventional open cast mining using shovel dumper combination which involves drilling & blasting. The processing at Barsua will continue as per the existing crushing, Screening and washing facilities and thereafter transportation by closed conveyor system. The Taldih operation is proposed for installation of LDBC from Taldih mines to Barsua Valley point where SAIL has already developed Railway siding for dispatch of Iron Ore product to own Steel Plants. New System l | | 1.14 | Facilities for storage of goods or materials? | No | The Mine expansion and production expansion will be confined as per the Approved Modified Mining Plan. The storage of material goods/ mineral ore/OB/ subgrade /reject etc is within the project area. The ore/ waste / subgrade material shall be stacked as per approved mine plan. However, the material required for operation such as explosive etc are used as per the approvals & best mining practices. All the facilities are within existing mine lease area and surface right area. | | 1.15 | Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? | Yes | Overburden generated from mining is / will be dumped in designated areas within the mine lease area. Thickeners and tailings pond are already provided for treatment of ore beneficiation effluents. Oil traps with sedimentation pits have been provided for treatment of HEMM / Garage effluents. | | 1.16 | Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? | No | The mine’s workers are housed in the mine’s Housing Colonies located outside the ML area. | | 1.17 | New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? | Yes | Some internal road for hauling of iron ore face to processing plant at Taldih Block will be constructed within the diverted area. Loading and dispatch facilities will be added / upgraded for achieving higher dispatch of from the railway sidings as per the envisaged plan. | | 1.18 | New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? | No | No alteration is required to divert the routes of the existing transport infrastructure. In the expansion phase, the new conveyor routes will be provided for evacuation of ore form Taldih and Kalta blocks to the respective railway sidings for final dispatch of ore by rail. | | 1.19 | Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? | No | No such closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure is involved. | | 1.20 | New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? | Yes | New electrical power will be brought to the main substation proposed in Taldih from LILO sub-station of OPTCL at Lalei chowk through transmission line and then distributed to different consuming units. | | 1.21 | Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? | Yes | The present proposal does not envisage any changes to streams passing through the lease area. However, for continued operation of the mine, parts of some of the streams flowing through the mine lease will have to be diverted for expansion of open cast quarries. However the drainage pattern will be maintained. | | 1.22 | Stream crossings? | Yes | Given 1.21 above | | 1.23 | Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? | No | The main source of water for Barsua Mine area is Kuradih River. The Kuradih River is a tributary of Koel River. Presently, Barsua Mine has a permission to draw water at the rate of 2,50,000 m3 per month from Kuradih Nalla. The main source of water for Kalta Mine area is Najkura Nala. Presently, Kalta Mine has a permission to draw water at the rate of 24,500 m3 per month from Najkura Nalla. Total water requirement i.e both domestic and industrial will remain within the permitted amount | | 1.24 | Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? | No | Given 1.21 above | | 1.25 | Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? | Yes | Within the norm and as per the pre-feasibility report. | | 1.26 | Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? | Yes | When the mine is exhausted the mine will be closed down in accordance with the Approved Mine Closure Plan. | | 1.27 | Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? | Yes | In the long term, exhausted quarries and dumps will be biologically reclaimed. Conveyors & material handling systems, plant & machinery will be dismantled. Other infrastructure will be handed over to the State Government for public use | | 1.28 | Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? | Yes | Barsua – Taldih – Kalta Mines are already operating mines. The mines existing work force and some contractors’ workers will be deployed during expansion of the mines. | | 1.29 | Introduction of alien species? | No | No alien species shall be introduced. | | 1.30 | Loss of native species or genetic diversity? | No | Not envisaged. | | 1.31 | Any other actions? | No | Not envisaged. | | | 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 three mines are spread over 2564.323 ha of amalgamated lease area which includes 2425.613 ha is forest land and 138.710 ha is non-forest land covering both Govt. waste land and private lands. The Forest Land has been diverted for setting up the mine and allied infrastructure. At present mining and allied activities are restricted to diverted forest land & part of non- forest area. | | 2.2 | Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD | Yes | The main source of water for Barsua Mine area is Kuradih River. The Kuradih River is a tributary of Koel River. Presently, Barsua Mine has a permission to draw water at the rate of 2,50,000 m3 per month from Kuradih Nalla. The main source of water for Kalta Mine area is Najkura Nala. Presently, Kalta Mine has a permission to draw water at the rate of 24,500 m3 per month from Najkura Nalla. Total water requirement i.e both domestic and industrial will remain within the permitted amount | | 2.3 | Minerals (MT) | Yes | The project envisages extraction of minerals (Proposed capacity expansion from of 8.05 MTPA ROM to 16 MTPA ROM iron Ore).Handling of sub-grade minerals up to 2 MTPA in addition to the 16 MTPA ROM. | | 2.4 | Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) | Yes | In expansion phase, construction of crushing/screening plant & conveyor system, RLS and materials like steel, bricks, stone chips, cement etc. will be required. These will be procured from local vendors/outsource parties but the detailed quantities can be estimated only after completion of tendering activities to executing parties. | | 2.5 | Forests and timber (source – MT) | Yes | In expansion phase, for construction of structures, timber may be required. Timber will be procured from OFDC as and when required | | 2.6 | Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) | Yes | Fuel (HSD): About 13,300 KL per annum will be required by diesel powered machinery during operation.
Electricity Demand: The estimated overall maximum power demand for proposed facilities is approx. 16.7 MW of electrical power . | | 2.7 | Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) | No | Not Applicable | | | 3 | Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health | | S.No | Information/Checklist confirmation | Yes/No | Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data | | 3.1 | Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies | Yes | Explosives for mine production activities are being stored in existing approved magazine. Due to mechanized mining operations with HEMM, hydraulic oil recovered from maintenance in the form of Used Oil – as Hazardous Waste is stored and disposed as per norms. | | 3.2 | Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) | No | No such project related diseases are anticipated. | | 3.3 | Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? | Yes | Employment generation on expansion capacity of mines. | | 3.4 | Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. | No | Mining Quarry, Mineral handling and transport routes are well away from hospitals and most habitations. | | 3.5 | Any other causes | No | No other causes are anticipated. | | | 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 | About 5.3 million m3 of OB / IB will be generated during 2021-22 to 2024-25. | | 4.2 | Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) | Yes | Domestic waste is generated at the mine’s townships. | | 4.3 | Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) | Yes | Used Oil / waste oils are sold to authorized recyclers. Used batteries are also returned to the authorized dealers. | | 4.4 | Other industrial process wastes | Yes | No other wastes will be generated under the present proposal.
However iron ore tailings will be generated from the mine’s beneficiation plant, which will also be sold in open market. | | 4.5 | Surplus product | Yes | Sub-grade iron ore, which cannot be used in SAIL steel plants, will be sold in open market. | | 4.6 | Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment | Yes | Small quantities of sludge generated will be managed as per applicable statutory requirement and existing disposal facilities. | | 4.7 | Construction or demolition wastes | Yes | No demolition and / or construction wastes will be involved in present project. | | 4.8 | Redundant machinery or equipment | Yes | Decommissioned machinery will be scrapped and / or auctioned off mainly at mine closure stage. | | 4.9 | Contaminated soils or other materials | No | Not Applicable | | 4.10 | Agricultural wastes | No | Not Applicable | | 4.11 | Other solid wastes | Yes | Waste scrap from mines & process plants /workshops are envisaged during the operational phase of mining. Disposed through recyclers. | | | 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 | SO2, NOx in emissions from diesel powered machinery. | | 5.2 | Emissions from production processes | Yes | Fugitive dust from excavation and handling & transport of ore / waste | | 5.3 | Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport | Yes | SO2, NOx in emissions from diesel powered machinery and fugitive dust from material handling & transport operations | | 5.4 | Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment | Yes | During construction phase, fugitive dust may be envisaged. | | 5.5 | Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste | Yes | Dust suppression is envisaged. | | 5.6 | Emissions from incineration of waste | No | Not anticipated. | | 5.7 | Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) | No | Not anticipated. | | 5.8 | Emissions from any other sources | No | Not anticipated. | | | 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 generated from opencast mine equipment i.e. shovels, dumpers, drills, dozers etc., ore processing plants & loading areas. The Work zone noise levels shall be maintained within 85 dB(A) for 8 hours exposure. Workmen in these noise prone areas are being provided ear muffs or plugs. | | 6.2 | From industrial or similar processes | Yes | Noise shall be generated from industrial activities such as vibrating screens, Conveyors, DG sets etc. Adequate measures are taken to control the noise exposure. | | 6.3 | From construction or demolition | Yes | During construction, noise will be generated which will be addressed through adequate measures. | | 6.4 | From blasting or piling | Yes | Instant noise is generated during blasting operations which is being controlled through Controlled blasting techniques, use of NONEL, electronic detonators. | | 6.5 | From construction or operational traffic | Yes | Noise levels will be less than 85 dB(A) | | 6.6 | From lighting or cooling systems | No | Not anticipated. | | 6.7 | From any other sources | Yes | Noise from movement of railway trains. | | | 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 | It will be ensured that explosives are carefully stored in magazines strictly as per PESO regulations. Other Hazardous wastes will be handled as per HWA rules, 2016. Barsua Iron Mines has been certified under ISO: 9001(2015), 14001 (2015) and 45001 (2018). All potential hazards have been identified and appropriate mitigation measures/ procedures prepared and implemented. | | 7.2 | From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) | No | Effluents generated from iron ore beneficiation & other areas are being treated and reused & recycled. No contamination of ground water or land is envisaged. | | 7.3 | By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water | Yes | Fugitive dust may be deposited on land & vegetation. However, pollution control measures will be taken. | | 7.4 | From any other sources | No | Not anticipated | | 7.5 | Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? | No | Not anticipated | | | 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 | It will be ensured that explosives are carefully stored in magazines strictly as per PESO regulations. Operations will also be carried out strictly as per DGMS regulations. Fuel and lubricants will also be properly stored and handled following relevant fire safety guidelines. | | 8.2 | From any other causes | Yes | Accidents involving vehicles and / or mining machinery may occur during construction. To prevent the same all relevant stipulations and guidelines of DGMS shall be strictly followed. | | 8.3 | Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? | No | The project area is located in Seismic Zone II. The area is also not prone to cyclones or land-slides. | | | 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 | Koira area has several iron ore & manganese ore mines. Several work-shops have come up in the area for servicing mining machinery and transport vehicles. Employment generation has also stimulated housing development and trade in consumer goods. | | 9.2 | Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment | Yes | Biological reclamation & Eco-restoration of mined out areas will have beneficial environmental impacts | | 9.3 | Set a precedent for later developments | Yes | After complete exhaustion of reserves, the mining lease will be reclaimed and rehabilitated per the approved mine closure plan and will be surrendered to Govt. of Odisha. | | 9.4 | Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects | Yes | The project area is a mining zone. The cumulative impacts will be assessed in detailed impact assessment | | | (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 | Yes | The Mines is located in Toda Reserve Forest. There are several other open and reserve forests in the area. | | 2 | Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests | Yes | The lease is within Toda Reserve Forest. Amarurhi R.F.(7.3 km west), Saranda R.F.(2 km east), Khandadhar R.F.(6 km south), Khajurdihi R.F. (9.5 km east), Mendhamaruni R.F.(7 km east), Kathmala R.F.(5.5 km east), Karo R.F.(Just east), Uliburu R.F. (10 km north-east), Karampada R.F.(2 km north) and Rakshi R.F.(9.5 km west) are within 10 km of lease area. | | 3 | Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration | Yes | In buffer zone | | 4 | Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters | Yes | 1. Kurarhi Nala – 0.1 km
2. Samaj Nala – in Core Zone
3. Karo river – 3.0 km | | 5 | State, National boundaries | Yes | Odisha – Jharkhand inter-state boundary is located about 300 m from the Mining Lease boundary on northern side. | | 6 | Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas | No | None | | 7 | Defence installations | No | None | | 8 | Densely populated or built-up area | Yes | Koira town ~ 5 km away. | | 9 | Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) | Yes | There are a number of Hospitals and Schools in Koira town. Tensa township too has hospitals and schools. | | 10 | Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) | Yes | School/ Primary Health Centers, small community centers built by SAIL and State Governments are located in nearby villages, towns and mine townships. Kuradih Nala and Karo River are flowing at a distance of 0.1 km and 3 km respectively from the mine lease boundary. | | 11 | Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) | No | None | | 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 | None | | | (IV) | Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies | | Essential Detail Sought : NIL | | Additional Detail Sought : NIL | | (V) | Undertaking | | I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. | | V.(i) | | Name of Applicant | Prasanna | | Designation | Chief General Manager | | Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here) | Rourkela Steel Plant, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) | | Address | Chief General Manager (Mines)
Barsua-Taldih Iron Mines
SAIL- Raw Materials Division
PO- Tensa |
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