APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
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(I) Basic Information
S.No.Item Details
Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s THAKURANI IRON ORE MINES OF M/s. KAYPEE ENTERPRISES (EXPANSION OF PRODUCTION CAPACITY FROM 5.5 MTPA TO 7.99 MTPA IRON ORE (ROM) ALONG WITH CRUSHER & SCREEN PLANTS IN THE LEASE AREA OF 228.04 Ha, THAKURANI VILLAGE, TAHASIL BARBIL, KEONJHAR DISTRICT, ODISHA
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/OR/MIN/75640/2018
Project Cost cr
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector Non-Coal Mining
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Expansion from 5.5 MTPA to 7.99 MTPA along with crusher & screen plant in the lease area of 228.04 Ha ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/OR/MIN/9672/2011
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11015/902/2007-IA.II(M)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 228.04 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectvillage Thakurani under Barbil Tahasil of Keonjhar District, Odisha
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.Total area is Reserve Forest
Town / VillageVillage- Thakurani, Town - Barbil
State of the projectOrissa
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)OrissaKendujharBarbil
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Barbil, 5.9 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Bhubaneswar, 208 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Barbil , 3.7 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village –Thakurani village Tahasil - Barbil Keonjhar, Odisha
13. Name of the Applicant Rabindra
14. Registered Address Post Box No.3, Post - Barbil
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company MS KAYPEE ENTERPRISES
Name of the Applicant Rabindra
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) MinesManager
Pin code 758035
E-mail kpe.mines@gmail.com
Telephone No. 06767-270048
Fax No. 06767-
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
StatusFinal(Stage-II) Approval Obtained
MoEF file number8-154/1997-FC II
Date of In-Principle31/12/1899
Date of final approval31/12/1899
Area diverted-1 ha.
Uploaded Clearance LetterAnnexure-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)228.04 Ha ha.
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes Mineral production will be within the lease area. Due to mining operation there will be change in land use as there will be Excavation, Storage of minerals, waste, etc. After the reserve is mined out, the excavated pits will be restored to the maximum possible extent by back filling and reclamation measures.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes The total lease area of 228.04Ha lies in the Thakurani reserve forest. Forest Clearance obtained over an area of 146.726Ha vide MoEF letter No 8-154/97-FC (Vol-II) dated 19.07.2005. Further, The lessee had applied for the diversion for balance area over 81.314 ha vide letter dated 25.04.2014.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes At the end of conceptual period, 141.976Ha of used area (Mining-117.996Ha, OB dump-21.53Ha, subgrade stack-2.450Ha) will be reclaimed with plantation, 4.75Ha will be used as road for public area and the 81.314 Ha will remain as unused, safety zone, old reclaimed area will as like.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Previously, 176 core type bore holes been drilled within the leasehold area. Additionally 14 RC drill holes have also been drilled to know the mineralization at depth. During 2017-18, a total of 36 bore holes have been drilled for updating the reserves
1.5 Construction works? No Since all the facilities are already created, no major construction activities are Involved in the mine expansion.
1.6 Demolition works? No Nil
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Not required
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations No Site service facilities including infrastructure, etc already exist.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No As it is a open cast mine, no underground mining or tunneling is involved.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes At the end of conceptual period, 141.976Ha of lease area (Mining-117.996Ha, OB dump-21.53Ha, subgrade stack-2.450Ha) will be reclaimed with plantation.
1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes About 7.99 MTPA (ROM) iron ore will be produced by fully mechanized Open cast mining method. Ore will be processed through crushing & screening unit.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Stack yards for subgrade/mineral reject exist within the lease area.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Totally 6,902,070.61m3 of waste will be generated out of which 2165109.12 cum will be utilized as minor mineral with permission from DDM, Joda, 595719.12 cum will be used for internal haul road maintenance, 1787157.37cum will be externally dumped (in Dump 3), 2354085 cum will be backfilled in mined out void. There is no liquid effluent generated due to mining. ETP and STP are available for treatment for wastewater
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No No permanent housing is proposed within the lease area.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No The existing road network will be utilized for mineral evacuation from the mine head
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Existing connectivity will be adequate enough to take care of expansion needs.
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? No Not Applicable
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not Applicable. There is no such change in hydrology
1.22 Stream crossings? No No such stream crossing within the lease area
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Total water requirement for the project is 362 cum/day. This will be met from ground water source. For this, NOC is already been obtained from CGWA.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No changes in water bodies. Suitable runoff management structures like garland drains, check dams, etc. are and will be constructed to minimize effect on drainage.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? No No separate transport arrangements required
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Not envisaged
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Since there is no proposal of any decommissioning activity, there will not be any impact on the environment
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No Not envisaged
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not Applicable. Only native species are proposed for green belt and plantation.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Mining will be in the already diverted forest area.
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) No No agricultural land is involved, since the entire lease area of 228.04Ha is forest land.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total water requirement for the project is 362KLD. The entire water requirement is met from ground water source, for which NOC is obtained from CGWA.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Iron Ore production of 7.99 MTPA (ROM).
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No No new construction is proposed
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not Applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes 2000 KV DG set for machineries. Domestic consumption from power grid.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No No other natural resources required.
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 High Speed Diesel (HSD) is used for operating mining machinery.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Nil
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes There will be continual improvement on the socio economic condition of the locals due to more employment opportunity, increase in income generation, creation of infrastructural facility, improvement in the life style and living standards of the entire population of the surrounding underdeveloped area.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No vulnerable group of people would be affected by the project operations
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 2,978,595.61cum of waste will be generated during plan period, out of which 595719.12 cum will be utilized as minor mineral with permission from DDM, Joda. 595719.12 cum will be utilized for internal haul road maintenance. Balance, 1787157.37cum will be disposed of for dumping at earmarked site. During conceptual period, total waste generated will be 3923475 m3, which will use for road maintenance & back filling.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) No There is no liquid effluent generated due to mining. Domestic waste is mainly sewage which is treated in STP.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Hazardous waste under category 5.1 & 5.2 are : • Used Oil • Waste containing oil Used oil from the operation of various machineries and equipment generated are & will be stored in drums safely in specified area for appropriate disposal. Hazardous waste Authorization already obtained by SPCB.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Mining of iron ore, crushing and screening will be done in the lease area. No other manufacturing process is involved
4.5 Surplus product No Reject/subgrade generated if any, will be stacked in separate dump for future use.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sludge from STP is being used as manure
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Very Negligible
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No The mining machinery will be shifted to other mines or disposed on completion of mining activity in this lease.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable. However, Effective surface runoff management structures are and will be implemented to mitigate siltation problem
4.10 Agricultural wastes No No agricultural waste generated.
4.11 Other solid wastes No No other solid waste generation is envisaged.
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 Due to mining activities, there will be gaseous and fugitive emissions due to movement of Heavy Earth Moving machineries. These are and will be controlled by effective environmental management plan
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Dust generated due to drilling, blasting, excavation, crushing, screening and transportation are and will be controlled by wet drilling, water sprinkling on Haul Roads, Dumps, Stack yards, Dry fog system in crushing & screening units.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Source: • Ore and waste transport from the mines, Crushing and screening operation. Control measures include: • Water sprinkling, Good maintenance practice, Black topping of roads wherever necessary, Green belt development, Dust suppression system in crusher.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No No major construction activity is involved except for the additional crushing & screening unit within the lease area
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste No No such dust & odour generation, However Due to vehicular movement, dust emission is anticipated which are and will be controlled by implementing effective Environment Management Plan.
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 Nill
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 Movement of HEMM, drilling, operation of screen, crusher, etc generates some noise. However, various measures like provision of acoustic enclosure for equipment, selection of low noise equipment, proper maintenance of HEMM’s, green belt development, etc are & will be carried out to maintain noise levels within the statutory prescribed limits. Earmuffs will be provided to workers in noisy areas.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Other than mining, crushing and screening, no industrial process is involved in quarrying operations, which will generate noise, vibration and emission of heat & light
6.3 From construction or demolition No No major construction or demolition is involved
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes During mining, blasting operations will be carried out whenever required. Well-designed blast with Proper blast design, effective stemming and use of milli second delay detonators are and will be done during blasting to reduce noise levels and vibratory effects
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Noise and vibration generated due to transportation of product from the mine will be done by road which is very less.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Adequate lighting facility for mining working is already available. No noise, vibration or heat is envisaged.
6.7 From any other sources No Nil
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 Storage facility of HSD is inside the lease area. A magazine also exist. Proper precaution is being taken up for handling & storage of explosives & HSD.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Mine run-off water will be treated and will meet the norms specified by SPCB. An ETP exists to treat the workshop effluent. Treated water from ETP will be used for vehicle washing, plantation, etc. Domestic waste is mainly sewage which is treated in STP.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Fugitive dust emissions are expected in the operations of drilling, blasting, crushing, screening, Hauling and transportation by HEMM, DG sets are and will be controlled by various mitigation measures and shall be maintained within statutory norms.
7.4 From any other sources No Nil
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No No risk of build-up of pollutants in the environment.
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 During mining operation, the risk of accidents is envisaged during blasting, handling of explosives and HSD etc. Risk control measures will be put in place to avoid any such accidents. The plant will strictly observe Personnel & Safety Rules and Fire Safety Rules from the very inception of plant in operational phases. Besides there will be training of the people involved in the above mentioned activities.
8.2 From any other causes Yes The risk of accidents is envisaged during operations of HEMM, Failure of mine pit slopes, improper storage or handling of fuel oil, transport operations, blasting etc. But operations are and will be strictly governed by Mines Act 1952, MMR 1961 and other rules which are strictly observed. All persons employed are given per employment training under Vocational Training Rules.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Mining area falls in the safe zone as far as the earth quake, cloudburst is concerned. There is no chance of flood also.
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 Supporting infrastructure like roads & other amenities for the proposed expansion project in the desired area will be further improved leading to development of the region; the socio economic condition will be improved by way of generation of direct/indirect employment opportunities, provision of improved service facilities etc
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes At the end of conceptual period, 141.976Ha of lease area (Mining-117.996Ha, OB dump-21.53Ha, subgrade stack-2.450Ha) will be reclaimed with plantation and the remaining 4.75Ha will be used as road for public area
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The management intends to make a model in the management system by sound environmental management practices.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Not Applicable
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
 Yes Karo-Karampada Elephant Corridor km - 17.0 Km. Singhbhum elephant reserve at Jharkhand state, which boundary still now not demarcated is at a distance of 3.0 km north from mine lease boundary. Lease area lies in the Thakurani RF Forests: Pandrasali P.F-1.9Km(N), Noamundi P.F-3.1Km(NE). Uliburu R.F-3.9Km(W),Sidhamath R.F-6.2Km(SSW) Water Bodies: Baitara Nala-5.6Km(NE), Mahadeba Nala-5.8Km(SE), Karo River-6.1Km(W), Kundra Nala-6.5Km(SE).
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Lease area lies in the Thakurani RF Forests: Pandrasali P.F-1.9Km(N), Noamundi P.F-3.1Km(NE). Uliburu R.F-3.9Km(W), Kurta P.F-4.2Km(W) Nuia P.F-4.3Km(N), Tatiba P.F-5.1Km(W),Sidhamath R.F-6.2Km(SSW) Kondra R.F-7.0(SE), Gundijora P.F-7.4Km(NE) Baitrani R.F-6.9Km(SSE), Kumirta P.F-7.6Km(NE) Jampani P.F-9.3Km(E), Kuchibera P.F-9.8Km(NE) Water Bodies: Baitara Nala-5.6Km(NE), Mahadeba Nala-5.8Km(SE), Karo River-6.1Km(W), Kundra Nala-6.5Km(SE),Litimur Nadi-7.0Km(W),Barnal Jor-9.3Km(NE)
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Forest & water body as above
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Nil
5 State, National boundaries Yes Odisha – Jharkhand interstate boundary – 1.9km (N)
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Nil
7 Defence installations No Nil
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Barbil-3.7Km(W)
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Barbil-3.7Km(W)
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Minerals like Iron Ore and Manganese is available in the region
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Nil
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. Area falls in Zone – II (Least Active)
(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 PlanAnnexure-Uploaded Approval of mining plan
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 01 Aug 2018
2.NAThe instant proposal is for the expansion of production capacity therefore you are requested to submit the following: 1) Serial no 3 & 5 of Form-I are not adequately filled w.r.t. Capacity and mine lease area. 2) Compliance of order dated 2.08.2017 in CWP No. 114/2014 of Hon’ble Supreme Court 3) Details of demand if any raised by Department of Mining and Geology, State Government. 4) Details of payment, if any made Department of Mines & Geology, State Government. 5) Validity of Mine lease 6) Status of mine whether working or not 7) Details of Past Production on mine since its inception, duly authenticated by Department of Mines and Geology, State Government. 8) Details of CTE/CTO since inception of the Mine 9) Documents w.r.t. mine lease are not legible 04 Jul 2018
      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 ApplicantRabindra
DesignationMinesManager
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)MS KAYPEE ENTERPRISES
AddressPost Box No.3, Post - Barbil
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