Bengre Building Stone Quarry

PROPOSAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

For

BENGRE BUILDING STONE QUARRY

(in Sy. No. 1093/2, 1094, 1095/2, 1098 and 1177 of Bengre Village, Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka)

EXTENT: 9-20 Acre (3.840 Ha)

(CATEGORY – B2/ NON FOREST/ OPENCAST-SEMI MECHANIZED)

PROJECT PROPONENT M/s MODERN ROAD MAKERS PVT. LTD.

LIST OF CONTENTS

Chapter Description Page No.

FORM – 1M 1

PRE-FESIBILITY REPORT

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5

2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT 7

3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 10

4 SITE ANALYSIS 13

5 PLANNING (BRIEF) 17

6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 19

7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT PLAN 21

8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATE 22

9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATION) 25

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

1 PROJECT DETAILS 26

2 PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 35

3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 41

LIST OF ANNEXURES

I. Lease Deed

II. Environment Clearance copy

III. Copy of Quarry Plan Approval Letter

IV. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring report

V. Water Quality Analysis report

VI. Copy of RTC

LIST OF MAPS

1. LOCATION PLAN

2. KEY PLAN

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CHAPTER – 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

M/s MODERN ROAD MAKERS PVT. LTD., is a subsidiary of M/s I.R.B. Infrastructure Developers Pvt. Ltd., which is renowned global leader in the development of infrastructural engineering projects.

M/s MODERN ROAD MAKERS PVT. LTD., granted a Building Stone Quarry Lease by the Department of Mines and Geology under special category, to cater the stony material requirement for the BOT Road Project (Expansion of NH-66; formerly NH-17) undertaken by the company. Quarry Lease granted over an extent of 9-20 Acres in Sy. Nos. 1093/2, 1094, 1095/2, 1098 and 1177 of Bengre-II village, Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara- Kannada District for the term of 3 years lease period in accordance with the BOT road project timeline, which has validity up to May 2018. However, road project has been delayed due to some unforeseen conditions, which attributed the need of extension of lease period.

In view of the above, M/s MODERN ROAD MAKERS PVT. LTD., has submitted requisition to the Department of Mines and Geology – Uttara- Kannada, seeking the extension of Quarry Lease period for 3 more years as per the revised project time frame. However, as per the Rule 8A(2) of the Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules 2016 this quarry lease is deemed to be valid for the term of 20 years lease period from the date of execution. A copy of Quarry Lease deed issued by the Department of Mines and Geology – Uttara Kannada enclosed as Annexure-I.

During previous operational period, subject Building Stone Quarry Project obtained Environmental Clearance (EC) from the SEIAA, Karnataka prior to the commencement of Quarry Operations. A copy of the EC issued by the SEIAA, Karnataka enclosed as Annexure-II.

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However, the Department of Mines and Geology – Uttara Kannada, directed the proponent to obtain necessary approvals including EC for the extension of Quarry Lease period.

This Building Stone Quarry project falls under Category “B2” or activity 1(a) as per the EIA Notification 2006 (subsequent amendments) and needs to be obtained EC from the District level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA), Uttara Kannada District constituted by the GoI. Accordingly, project proponent has submitted the application along with 1) Form- IM, 2) Pre-Feasibility Report, 3) EMP, 4) Quarry Plan approved by the Department of Mines and Geology – Uttara Kannada, 5) Land documents, 6) Grant Notification, 7) Statutory Clearances and 8) Survey of India Toposheet duly marking the notified quarry area to the DEIAA seeking the grant of EC.

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CHAPTER – 2

INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION

i) Identification of project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/ letter of intent should be given:

Identification of Project Project Proponent Bengre Building Stone Quarry, M/s Modern Road Makers Pvt. Ltd., Extent: 9-20 Acre (3.840 Ha), Kailas Auto Works, Sy. Nos. 1093/2, 1094, 1095/2, Kadekodi Village, Dhareshwar, 1098 and 1177 of Bengre-II Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka. village, Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada Dt.

Proposed project is an existing Building Stone Quarry extended over an area of 9-20Acre in survey numbers 1093/2, 1094, 1095/2,1098 and 1177 of Bengre-II Village, Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada District. Quarry Plan of the Bengre Building Stone Quarry approved by the Department of Mines and Geology for the proposed maximum production capacity of 4,65,000 Tonnes/Annum.

ii) Brief description of nature of the project:

The proposed operations are aimed to produce Building Stone by adopting semi-mechanized opencast quarrying method with drilling and blasting. Dislodged Building Stone by drilling and blasting, shall further trucked and transported to the crushing unit, which further utilized for the road expansion project under taken by the company. Building Stone is the principle raw material for the infrastructural engineering projects such as Road projects, Railway projects, Building construction, etc. Proposed quarry operations are on small

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scale and confining to the core zone area of 9-20 Acres with proposed maximum production capacity of 4,65,000 Tonnes/Annum. The entire material produced from the quarry shall be utilized for road project only.

iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region:

Rapid industrialization and infrastructural development of the region created huge demand for the building stone material and its aggregates. Keeping in view of the stony material requirement for the BOT Road Project, M/s MODERN ROAD MAKERS PVT. LTD., acquired this Quarry Lease to cater its project need.

Although, the project is in small scale it plays an important role in the development of the region and country as the entire Building Stone and its aggregates produced from the Quarry Lease are intended to utilize solely for the National Highway expansion project.

iv) Demand-Supply Gap: Building Stone possess huge demand in the region due to the significant development in the infrastructural sector. However, M/s MODERN ROAD MAKERS PVT. LTD., acquired this Quarry Lease to cater the stony material requirement of road project under taken by the company. No, stony material or its aggregated marketed outside in any form.

v) Imports vs. Indigenous production: No imports involved in the proposed project. There will be indigenous inputs in the entire mining activity.

vi) Export Possibility: It is planned to produce building Stone solely for the National Highway expansion project and no marketing involved.

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vii) Domestic/ export Markets: Only domestic market.

viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project: Project will facilitate direct & indirect employment opportunities to the neighboring villagers. Persons from the nearby villages shall be employed in the quarry project depending upon the availability of skilled & semi-skilled man-power.

In operation phase, this quarry project would require significant workforce of non-technical and technical persons. About 30 people will get direct employment and equal or more number of people will get indirect employment with quarrying related activities such as transportation, machinery maintenance, etc.

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CHAPTER – 3

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any:

Proposed project is an existing Building Stone Quarry, planned to produce 4,65,000 Tonnes of Building Stone per annum during 3 years plan period. This Building Stone quarry project has acquired to fulfil the stony material requirement of road project.

ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) without coordinates:

The subject Building Stone Quarry situated in survey number Sy. Nos. 1093/2, 1094, 1095/2, 1098 and 1177 of Bengre-II village, Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada District over an area of 9-20 Acre. Location Plan of the proposed project is enclosed as Map-1.

Key Plan showing the project site with 5 Km and 10 Km radius lines marked on Survey of India toposheet no. 48 J/12 in 1:50,000 scale is enclosed as Map-2.

Geographical coordinates of the project site: DATUM – WGS84 Points Latitude Longitude A 140 03’ 36.4” 740 31’ 36.3” B 140 03’ 32.5” 740 31’ 36.1” C 140 03’ 32.5” 740 31’ 25.6” D 140 03’ 36.3” 740 31’ 25.6”

iii) Details of alternate sites, considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should, be highlighted: Project is a site specific and no alternate sites were considered.

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iv) Size or magnitude of operation: Proposed Building Stone quarry operations are in small scale with maximum production capacity of 4,65,000 Tonnes/Annum during 3 years plan period.

Year wise Production Details: Proposed Production Year (in tonnes) 2018-19 4,65,000 2019-20 4,65,000 2020-21 3,51,554 TOTAL 12,81,554

v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/ flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given):

Considering the technical parameters like surface topography, stability, rock quality, geotechnical aspects, required rate of production and the available resources etc., it is proposed to work this Building Stone deposit by adopting semi-mechanized opencast quarrying method. Quarrying operations shall be carried out systematically by formulating the proper benches. The height of benches will be maintained not more than 6.0 m and the width of the benches will always keep safe according to the statutory provisions. The quarrying will be done with aid of machineries and tools such as Excavator, Compressor, Jackhammer drills, shovels, picks, etc. The proposed maximum production is 4,65,000Tonnes/Annum during 5 Years plan period.

Detailed description of workings given in Chapter-2 of attached approved Quarry Plan.

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vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final product/s, Mode of transport of raw material and finished product: No raw materials required for the proposed project. Extracted Building Stone from the Quarry shall be trucked and transported to the destinations with valid mineral permits.

vii) Resource optimization /recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined: In the proposed project generation of waste will be very limited, which accounts 5% of the total production. This small quantity of waste generated shall be utilized for the periodical maintenance of haulage roads within the quarry area and as filling material for the establishment of gully plugs, garland drains, etc. Hence, there will be of no waste to back fill/ recycle.

viii) Availability of water its source, Energy /power requirement and source should be given:

Required water of 8 KLD will be sourced from nearby bore well belongs to the lessee.

ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their Management /disposal:

Solid Waste: An estimated quantity of around 67,451 Tonnes of solid waste (intercalated waste, weathered rock, etc.) shall be generated during entire life of the quarry. As the entire waste generated shall be utilized for the periodical maintenance of haulage roads within the quarry area and as filling material for the establishment of gully plugs, garland drains, etc. within the quarry area.

Liquid Waste: Generation of liquid effluents not involved.

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CHAPTER – 4

SITE ANALYSIS

i) Connectivity:

Bengre to Mavalli road passing in the southern direction of the Building Stone Quarry Lease at an aerial distance of 1.00 Km. National Highway-66 passing in the western direction of the quarry area at an aerial distance of 1.6 Km. Building Stone Quarry area is well connected with road network and approachable by road in all seasonal conditions.

Bengre is the nearest village situated at an aerial distance of 1.77 Km in the southwestern direction of the quarry area. Nearest Village Bengre will facilitates basic facilities such as telecommunication, electricity, sustenance, etc. Taluk headquarter Bhatkal located at an aerial distance of 6.80 Km in the southeastern direction of the quarry lease, which facilitates higher health services, workshop for machinery maintenance, etc.

Nearest railway station located in Chitrapur at an aerial distance of 1.70Km.

ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership: Proposed area comprising portion of moderate hill of Building Stone, showing gentle slope towards northwestern direction and is trending in NNE-SSW direction. The entire area is characterized with prominent Building Stone deposit and nonagricultural barren land (Govt. waste land).

iii) Topography (along with map): The topography of the proposed area consisting portion of moderate hill comprised of Building Stone deposit. The minimum and Building Stone Quarry Project, Bengre-II (V), Bhatkal (T), Uttara Kannada Dt. Page | 13

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maximum elevation of 17 m and 54 m above MSL has been marked during topographical survey of the notified quarry area. The general slope of the terrain is moderate and towards NE direction. The drainage pattern of the terrain is sub-dendritic to dendritic with moderate drainage density and is formed by the network of several small rain-fed runoff channels originating from the elevated areas. No major rivers or perennial drains has been noticed in the core zone and immediate buffer zone of the proposed quarry area.

iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies(distance from, the HFL of the river), CRZ, In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be given: Entire core zone area characterized with Building Stone deposit and land in the 500 m buffer zone is mixed type with agricultural and forest lands.

The entire quarry area is of private land with rocky terrain and consists no major vegetation except some thorny bushes and shrubs. As it is an existing quarry lease, present land use details of the core zone as given below;

Area for Quarrying …. 2.692 Ha Area for Roads …. 0.020 Ha Area for safety zone ….. 0.635 Ha Dumping Area ….. 0.493 Ha Total ….. 3.840 Ha

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Distance from the ecologically sensitive areas:

Distance from Nearest Sensitive Area Name the Project a) Reserved Forest Bhatkal Minor Forest 0.1 Km b) National Park Not within 10.00 Km -- c) Wild life Sanctuary Not within 10.00 Km -- d) Eco sensitive areas Not within 10.00 Km -- e) Water bodies Bengre surface water body 1.7 km f) CRZ, Not within 10.00 Km --

v) Existing Infrastructure: The drinking water, telecommunication, electricity and primary education facilities are available at the nearest village Bengre. Dispensary, college and police station and other services are available at Taluk headquarter Bhatkal and at district head quarter Uttara Kannada. The quarry area is well connected with road network and approachable by road in all seasonal conditions.

The establishment of temporary structures viz. site office, rest shelter, first aid station etc., were made within/near the quarry lease.

vi) Soil classification: The soils of the district are derived from the older Granites, Gneisses and Schistose rocks. The Sandy loam soil mixed with black and grey soil occurs along the stream beds. These are originated from gneisses and granites. They are permeable and mildly alkaline in nature. The thickness of the soil varies from 0.2 to 1.00 m in the region. The Red soils are the major type of soil in the district, found mainly at elevated places especially at fringes of hills due to decomposition of rocks and surrounding granitic and gneissic hills. These soils are with high permeability and neutral PH. Adjoining lands of the proposed area comprises red soils. Building Stone Quarry Project, Bengre-II (V), Bhatkal (T), Uttara Kannada Dt. Page | 15

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vii) Climatic data from secondary sources: The region is characterized by tropical humid climate conditions. Genarally the weather is hot and humid on the coastal areas throughout the year. The temperatures start rising from January to peak in May, around 300C is common. The highest day time temperatures rise up to 380C. The humidity is lowest during the dry season and highest during the monsoons. The winds are predominantly south westerly during the summer monsoon and northeasterly during the winter monsoon. The monsoon season is from June to September. The period from October to December may be termed as the post monsoon season. On an average the district receives annually around 2750 mm rainfall, in nearly 103 rainy days.

viii) Social Infrastructure:

 The infrastructure like, office, rest shelter etc. will be established outside the quarry lease.

 First aid kit shall be maintained at working site

 Medical facilities, Primary Health Centre is available at Sandur.

 Communication services like post office and telephones are available in the nearby village. Some of the villagers are having mobile phones.

 Pre & Periodical Medical Checkup program for all the workers shall be organized.

 Compulsory medical checkup programme shall be organized.

 Training for workers regarding occupational hazards.

 PPE i.e. helmet, dusts mask, safety shoes, gloves etc. shall be provided.

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CHAPTER – 5 PLANNING (BRIEF)

i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town and country Planning/ Development authority classification.

The subject quarry lease area comprises of potential Building Stone deposit. The quarry is proposed to be worked by forming multiple benches with bench height of 6m. Proposed Production and Development details during 3 years plan period given in the attached approved Quarry Plan. Afforestation shall be under taken all along the approach road and suitable areas of the 7.5 m buffer zone. Afforestation shall be undertaken in phase manner during 3 years plan period. At the end of the conceptual period erection of safety bunds, fencing, retaining walls, etc. shall be accomplished as per the directions and guide lines of DMG and DGMS. The subject Building Stone quarry is proposed to produce 4,65,000 tonnes of Building Stone per annum.

ii) Population Projection. Manpower requirement for this quarry project is around 30Nos. Most of the employees were recruited from the nearby villages depending upon the availability of skilled & semi-skilled people. Migration of highly skilled person may take place, but it will be on temporary basis. So, there is no permanent migration of people, hence there will be no changes in existing population and no projections.

iii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.) The total lease area of 9-20 Acre (3.840 Ha) is required for quarrying and related works except the area of 7.5 m buffer zone/safety zone.

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Land use pattern of the notified Building Stone Quarry area by end of the quarry life tabulated below:

Area for Quarrying …. 3.185 Ha Area for Roads …. 0.020 Ha Area for safety zone ….. 0.635 Ha Total ….. 3.840 Ha

iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social): The existing road network will be sufficient to meet the proposed production capacity. However, required infrastructure for transportation of Building Stone shall be formulated within the leasehold area. No new routes are required in this regard.

v) Amenities/ Facilities Around 30 persons will get direct employment, similar or more number of persons will be employed indirectly.

A rest shelter with first aid kit, toilets and drinking water facilities shall be provided within the quarry area.

 First-aid boxes shall be provided and maintained with specified medicines. These are to be readily accessible during all working hours.

 Toilet shall be provided and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

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CHAPTER – 6

PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

i) Mining Area (Processing Area):

Temporary arrangements like site office, rest shelters & approach roads, etc. were established. No permanent infrastructure is proposed. The proposed project does not involve any processing.

ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area): No residential area/ housing is proposed as most of the workers will be from nearby villages.

iii) Green Belt: About 200 saplings will be planted every year, along approach road and possible areas of the 7.5 m buffer zone. Selection of species will be in consultation with the local forestry and horticulture departments.

iv) Social Infrastructure Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc.):

v) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water): Purified mineral water will be supplied to the mine workers for drinking purpose and the water required for dust suppression and afforestation shall be sourced from the nearby bore well.

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vi) Sewage System: There is no colony proposal within the quarry area. However, provision has been kept for soak & septic system for mine office & rest shelters.

vii) Industrial Waste Management: Generation of effluents/toxic substance not involved in the proposed quarrying operations. The waste rock produced from the quarry is inert and nontoxic in nature. Hence, treatment of quarry waste does not arise.

viii) Solid Waste Management: Solid waste from the proposed operations mainly comprised of weathered and defective stony material. If any soil generated during quarrying operations shall be utilized for afforestation purpose proposed all along the approach road. Intercalated waste is produced may be of defective material along with the emplacements of pegmatite/epidote veins and deformed material in the fracture zones. It is estimated that 5% of entire excavation shall account for the intercalated waste, which is planned to utilize for the periodical maintenance of haulage/approach roads and as filling material for establishment of retaining walls, garland drains, gully plugs, etc. No toxic/hazardous elements are reported in the waste. Hence, no adverse effects on the surface/ground water.

ix) Power Requirement & Supply /source: There is no requirement of power supply to the project site. The quarry activities are envisaged to be carried out only in day time and all the equipment operated with diesel as motive power.

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CHAPTER – 7

REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN

i) Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless labourers (a brief outline to be given).

The quarry lease area of 9-20 Acres is completely Private Land and there are no habitations within the core zone. Hence, rehabilitation and resettlement does not arise.

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CHAPTER – 8

PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the project to be given).

Proposed project is an existing Building Stone quarry, extension of lease will only be subjected to submission of Environmental Clearance to the Department of Mines and Geology. Hence, quarrying operations will resume as soon as the Environmental Clearance obtained.

ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in term of economic viability of the project.

The estimated total cost of the project is 50 lakhs, including the cost of machinery and additional preliminary works and working capital etc. The land is owned by the lessee Private land. The return on the investment is by way of utilizing the mineral for road project(Building Stone). Entire excavated material shall be utilized for road project only. The basic machinery is of the company and additional required if any shall be on hire basis according to the day to day requirement. The proposed production of Building Stone is 4,65,000 Tonnes/Annum during 3 years plan period. The major components required to the project are

1. Cost of the project

2. Means of financing

3. Cost of production

4. Tax burden and flows

5. Profitability

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 Cost of the project The cost of the project consists of the following major components: 1. Land and site development

2. Civil works

3. Machinery and maintenance

4. Processing charges and consultancy charges for preparation of quarry plan, EMP reports etc.

5. Margin money for working capital

 Cost of production The proposed production of the Building Stone is 4,65,000Tonnes/Annum during 5 years plan period. The cost of production includes the following parameters.

Parameters:-

1. Mineable reserves - 12,81,554 Tonnes 2. Nature of ore - Building Stone 3. Production - 14,65,000 Tonnes/Annum 4. Ore to waste ratio -1:0.05 Capital cost per ton (Rs 50 lakh) - Rs. 3.90 Total pit head cost per ton - Rs. 280 Sale vale per ton - Rs. 300 Profit per ton - Rs. 20 Gross profit for 4,65,000Tonnes - Rs. 93,00,000 Net profit after taxation @30% - Rs. 65,10,000/Annum

*The above detailed financial calculations were only to assess the economic viability of the project, based on the present market scenario. The actual purpose of this Building Stone project is to cater the raw material requirement of road project and no marketing or sale involved.

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iii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project The Building Stone quarry proposed to produce 4,65,000 Tonnes of material per annum during 3 years plan period. The financial estimates reveal good rate of returns. The project is economically viable. The estimates have also taken into consideration of the occupational health expenses, environmental protective measures, social welfare activities etc.

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CHAPTER-1

PROJECT DETAILS

1. Introduction

In view of the above, M/s MODERN ROAD MAKERS PVT. LTD., has submitted requisition to the Department of Mines and Geology – Uttara- Kannada, seeking the extension of Quarry Lease period for 3 more years as per the revised project time frame. The Department of mines and geology – Uttara Kannada directed the proponent to obtain EC for the extension of lease period.

The present Environmental Management Plan is aimed at ensuring sustainable development in the study area of the Quarrying operations. The strategy is to control the pollution at the source to the extent possible, with the available and affordable technology, followed by treatment measures before the pollutants if any are discharged into the environment. As evaluated in the study area, it is not adversely affected with the Quarrying activities. However, concerted efforts have been planned with integrated measures for improvement of the environment in the study area.

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The environmental attributes for which the management action plan is contemplated are Air quality, Water quality, Noise, Soil, Topography, Land use and the Socio-economic status of the area.

Project Details

Quarry Owner name & Address: M/s Modern Road Makers Pvt. Ltd., Kailas Auto Works, Kadekodi Village, Dhareshwar, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka.

Quarrying of Mineral : Building Stone

Type of Land : Private Land

Location Details : Sy. Nos. 1093/2, 1094, 1095/2, 1098 and 1177

Screening Category : Category B2

Toposheet No. : 47 J/12

2. Purpose of Environmental Management Plan

The main purpose of the report is to establish for the baseline environmental attributes and predict/identify the impacts for preparing environment management plan for the specific project.

Various purposes of the environmental management plan are;

• To treat and dispose of all the pollutants viz. liquid, gaseous and solid waste so as to meet the statutory requirements (Relevant Pollution Control Acts) with appropriate technology.

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• To support and implement the development work to achieve environmental standards and to improve the methods of environmental management.

• To promote green-belt development. • To encourage good working conditions for the workforce. • To reduce fire and accident hazards. • Budgeting and allocation of funds for environment management system. • To adopt cleaner production technology and waste minimization program.

3. Status on Baseline Information

Exploitation of mineral resources from the earth by mining causes environmental and ecological instability besides of biological physical and socio-economic imbalance. The impact of the mining activities can be quantified through Environmental Impact Assessment Studies within the impact zone. The findings of EIA studies help in preparation of the environmental management plan for mitigating the adverse impacts. This section contains a description of the existing baseline environmental status of the study area and the data collected has been used to define the environmental scenario of the area, against which the potential impacts of the project has been assessed.

Location and Accessibility:

Bengre to Mavalli road passing in the southern direction of the Building Stone Quarry Lease at an aerial distance of 1.00 Km. National Highway- 66 passing in the western direction of the quarry area at an aerial distance of 1.6 Km. Building Stone Quarry area is well connected with road network and approachable by road in all seasonal conditions.

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Nearest railway station located in Chitrapur at an aerial distance of 1.70Km.

The subject Building Stone quarry project falls in Survey of India (SoI) toposheet number- 47 J/12. Key Plan showing the Building Stone Quarry area marked on SOI toposheet in 1: 50,000 scale together with the 5.00 Km radius lines enclosed Plate-1.

The Geographical Coordinates of the quarry area tabulated below

DATUM – WGS84

Points Latitude Longitude A 140 03’ 36.4” 740 31’ 36.3” B 140 03’ 32.5” 740 31’ 36.1” C 140 03’ 32.5” 740 31’ 25.6” D 140 03’ 36.3” 740 31’ 25.6”

Topography

The topography of the quarry area represents portion of moderate hill comprised of potential Building Stone deposit. The minimum and maximum elevation of 17 m and 54 m above MSL has been marked during the topographical survey of quarry area. The general slope of the terrain is

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moderate and towards NE direction. The drainage pattern of the terrain is sub-dendritic with moderate drainage density and is formed by the network of several small rain-fed runoff channels originating from the elevated areas. No major rivers or perennial drains has been noticed in the core zone and immediate buffer zone of the proposed Building Stone quarry area.

There will not be any substantial adverse changes in the topography, as the proposed quarrying operations shall confine to the elevated mound of Building Stone. Changes in landscape of hill top is only on account of lowering the profile of few meters from top. However, the general topography shall be maintained. Some small quantity of waste generated during quarrying shall be effectively utilized for periodical maintenance of haulage roads and as filling material for the establishment of garland drains, gully plugs, retention walls, etc. Hence, no waste dump proposal made within the quarrying area and no scope for back filling of excavated pit with waste. The existing topography may be changed only in terms of height and no adverse impacts are envisaged as the operations are in small scale.

Proposed area situated on a barren land, there are no agricultural lands within the core zone and immediate buffer zone of the quarry area. As the proposed quarrying is in small scale and limited to the 9-20 Acre core zone area, this may not have any significant impact on the environmental conditions.

Water Regime: There are no surface water bodies or perennial drains within the core zone of the Building Stone Quarry area. The source of water is rain water gushes out as spring during the monsoon through small rain-fed runoff channels. No river situated in the core zone and immediate buffer zone. Small surface water tank situated at an aerial distance of 1.7 Km from the quarry. The

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ground water availability in the area is moderate, which is observed from the number of tube wells.

In the buffer zone water levels are generally at 10 m to 40 m below the ground level, which is tapped by tube wells.

Quality of the Air

The prime objective of baseline air quality monitoring is to assess existing air quality of the area. This will also be useful in assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality as per standards during quarry operations. The Monitoring studies for one day (24 hourly) were carried out to evaluate the baseline status of the project site.

The baseline status of the air quality in the study area has been assessed through a scientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The design of monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program has been based on the Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were set up at two location with due consideration of local conditions.

Direction from Station Name of the Location Distance Quarry Core Zone – A-I - - (Quarry area) A-II Bengre Village 1.7 Km SW direction

Climatic Condition The region is characterized by tropical humid climate conditions. Genarally the weather is hot and humid on the coastal areas throughout the year. The temperatures start rising from January to peak in May, around 300C is common. The highest day time temperatures rise up to 380C. The humidity is lowest during the dry season and highest during the

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monsoons. The winds are predominantly south westerly during the summer monsoon and northeasterly during the winter monsoon. The monsoon season is from June to September. The period from October to December may be termed as the post monsoon season. On an average the district receives annually around 2750 mm rainfall, in nearly 103 rainy days.

Human Settlements No habitations situated within the core zone of the proposed quarry area. Nearest village is Bengre, which is a small village located at an aerial distance of 1.7 Km away from the proposed project with total 1795 families residing. The Bengre Village has total population of 8,429 persons as per the population census 2011.

Public Buildings, Places of Worship and Monuments There are no public buildings, monuments or wild life sanctuaries in and around the proposed area. No Places of worship and historical importance in the proposed area or near-by this place.

4. Land Environment

The core zone area is a barren land without any major vegetation. No agricultural activities are under way in the core zone and adjoining area. No adverse impact is anticipated in land use of the buffer zone due to proposed quarrying operations, as all the concerned activities will be concentrated in the core zone area. The proposed quarrying operations will impact the total land usage of about 9-20 Acre (3.84 Ha) of land. However, the quarrying activities will disturb in land aesthetics of about 3.205 Ha of land only during the entire quarry life. The remaining land of 0.635 Ha pertaining to the 7.5 m buffer zone will be changed in land usage, but will remain undisturbed.

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Reserves The estimated resources and reserves of the Building Stone Quarry is as follows:

Mineral resources ---- 21,63,559 Tonnes Mineable Mineral reserves ---- 12,81,554 Tonnes

Mining Considering the depositional characteristics of the Building Stone, it is proposed to operate the building stone quarry by adopting the Semi- Mechanized opencast quarrying method of working.

The applicant is capable of deploying required machinery and technical manpower to undertake the full pledged Building Stone Quarrying operations in safe and scientific manner. Considering the technical parameters like surface topography, stability, depositional characters, geotechnical aspects, required rate of production and available resources it is proposed to work this deposit by adopting drilling and basting. In the process of advancement of mine workings an open pit shall be formulated with multiple benches. Height of the benches shall be maintained not more than 6 m and the width of the benches shall kept as per the standard norms. Loading and transportation of minerals shall be done by deploying excavator and trucks. Entire quarrying operations shall be carried out under supervision of technical man power.

The proposed production capacity of the project is 4,65,000 Tonnes per Annum during 3 years plan period. Loading and transportation of minerals shall be done by deploying excavator and trucks. Entire quarrying operations shall be carried out under supervision of technical man power.

Solid Waste Solid waste from the proposed operations mainly comprised of weathered and defective stony material. If any soil generated during quarrying

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operations shall be utilized for afforestation purpose proposed all along the approach road. The waste generated is may be of defective material along with the emplacements, weathered rock on surface and deformed material in the fracture zones. It is estimated that 67,450 Tonnes of solid waste shall generate during 5 years plan period, which is only 5% of entire excavation and is proposed to utilize the entire waste generated for the periodical maintenance of haulage/approach roads and as filling material for establishment of retaining walls, garland drains, gully plugs, etc.

Hence, there will be no waste available for back filling during quarry closure.

Socio-Economics: The proposed project will create some positive impacts on the socio- economic aspects of the locals.

Afforestation Afforestation shall be undertaken in phase manner during 5 years proposed Plan Period. Afforestation programme involves plantation of suitable species to the local environmental conditions all along the approach road and suitable areas of 7.5 m buffer zone. Afforestation will be done in consultation with the local Horticulture and Forestry departments for balancing the ecological environment. Details of the afforestation program tabulated below: Afforestation Table – Green Belt

Year No. of Plants Saplings First 200 Local fast-growing species viz., Second 200 Millettia Pinnata, Azdirachta Third 200 indica, Terminalia Catappa, Fourth 200 Ficus benghalensis, Bambusa vulgaris, Hardwickia binate, etc. Fifth 200 TOTAL 1,000

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CHAPTER-02

PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS BASE LINE ENVIRONMENT

Climate The region is characterized by tropical humid climate conditions. Generally, the weather is hot and humid on the coastal areas throughout the year. The temperatures start rising from January to peak in May, around 300C is common. The highest day time temperatures rise up to 380C. The humidity is lowest during the dry season and highest during the monsoons. The winds are predominantly south westerly during the summer monsoon and northeasterly during the winter monsoon. The monsoon season is from June to September. The period from October to December may be termed as the post monsoon season. On an average the district receives annually around 2750 mm rainfall, in nearly 103 rainy days.

Temperature This is one of the important factors deciding the dispersion of air pollutants due to the factors like lapse rate, inversion, etc. It is observed from the records that the trend of temperatures in the region shows a regular cyclic pattern. The temperature pattern indicates a regional behavior and is not likely to be affected by the proposed Building Stone Quarrying in small scale. The proposed plantation in the possible areas of buffer zone and all along the approach road will however moderate the any minute local temperature hikes due to the operation of quarrying machinery.

Relative Humidity The presence of water vapor in the atmosphere affects the amount of solar radiation received and reflected by the earth. Water vapor serves to scatter

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or absorb radiation energy, hence, humidity has a major influence on air quality. Generally, the relative humidity observed in the area is moderate.

The relative humidity in the area is not likely to be change because of the proposed quarrying, as it will not cause any changes in the prevailing temperatures and rainfall of the region.

Precipitation Precipitation serves as a cleansing agent for the atmosphere by removing Particulate matter and soluble gases in a process called “Wash Out”. The average annual rainfall in this area will be around 2750 mm.

The proposed quarrying operations are not expected to have any adverse effect on the rainfall pattern of the area.

Wind Speed & Direction Wind is one of the most important modes in the distribution, transportation and dispersion of air contaminants. The velocity of the wind determines the travel time of particulate matter to a receptor and the dispersion rate of air contaminants.

The wind speeds in any area are dependent on the generation of elevation and depressions in the region. The controlling factors for wind speed will be much beyond the small area considered for the proposed quarrying. Thus, the proposed quarrying activities are not likely to contribute to any variation in wind speed in the area.

EMP study & Scope The objective of preparing an EMP is to provide mitigative measures for protection of Environment. In order to obtain a clear picture of environmental parameters, the studies were carried out inside the area (Core zone) proposed for quarrying. Based on the available information and

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after reviewing the results of monitoring carried out in the area for various environmental parameters, the EMP of the proposed area is prepared.

Quality of Air Ambient air quality monitoring has been done to assess the existing levels of air pollutants as well as the regional background concentration in the project site. The parameters selected for analyzing the air quality status

are Suspended Particulate Matter (PM10), Respirable Particulate Matter

(PM2.5), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen oxides (NOx).

The sampling was done continuously on an 24 hr basis. Respirable dust sampler and Fine particulate sampler were used to determine the concentration of pollutants in the atmosphere. Monitoring was carried out at quarry site and nearest village for the proposed project, all the parameters are well within the permissible limits.

LOCATION : A 1 Project Site, A2 Bengre Village Unit in µg/m3

Location SO2 NOx PM10 PM2.5

Core Zone (A1) 8.9 9.3 39.8 10.8 (Quarry area) 8.4 9.4 38.4 10.1 9.5 9.2 40.6 10.5 Bengre Village (A2) 8.9 9.3 37.5 9.2 Monitoring report enclosed as Annexure - III.

Quarrying operations involve Jack-hammer drilling and blasting. The proposed project is opencast semi-mechanized quarrying. Drilling, blasting, loading and transportation of minerals will generate the dust which impact the air quality. However, care will be taken to suppress the dust.

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Quality of Water

The assessment of water quality at the nearest village bore well has been carried out to create the baseline data and to evaluate if any changes in the water quality characteristics in the vicinity during quarry operations.

One water sample collected from the nearest village analyzed as per the IS10500 drinking water standards and all the parameters are well within the stipulated limits. Analysis report enclosed as Annexure-IV.

a) Surface water:

There are no major streams or perennial nallahs in the core zone area. As there is no mine discharge, pollution of the springs is not envisaged. Similarly, the quarrying will be restricted to the small area of core zone. Hence, the drainage is not likely to be altered. The open cast quarrying operations may cause surface water pollution due to:

■Wash off from freshly exposed working faces

As the area confining to the small elevated mound of Building Stone and rainfall in the region is moderate, adverse impacts due to the above factors will be insignificant. However, proper control measures shall be implemented to ensure the surface runoff leaving the quarry site as silt free.

b) Ground water:

Groundwater pollution can take place only if waste dumps contains any hazardous substances, which may get leached by precipitation of water and percolate to the ground water table. Building Stone is an inert and nonhazardous material and there is no dump proposal in the quarry area hence, this problem may not arise.

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LOCATION: GW 1 Bengre Village

• NS- Not Specified, ND-Not Detected, NA-Not Analysed, C-Contaminated

Permissible Limits as Sl.No. Characteristics Results Per IS 10500/2012 1 Color 15.00 Hazen 10 2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable 3 pH 6.50- 8.50 7.54 4 Taste Agreeable Agreeable 5 Turbidity 5.00 NTU 1.51 6 Total Dissolved Solids 2000mg/l 663 7 Calcium as Ca 200mg/l 25.4 8 Chloride as CI 1000mg/l 29.2 9 Fluoride as F 1.5mg/l 1.91 10 Iron as Fe 0.30mg/l 0.07 11 Magnesium as Mg 100mg/l 22.0

12 Nitrates as NO3 45mg/l 11.7

13 Sulphates as SO4 400mg/l 21.1

14 Total Alkalinity as CaCo3 600mg/l 453

15 Total Hardness as CaCo3 600mg/l 138.3 16 Total Coliform Per 100ml Absent Absent 17 E - Coli Absent Absent

Noise Level: The base line ambient noise quality at core and buffer zones where monitored which was recorded in day & night time and the noise levels were measured at two locations using sound level meter. The noise level of the core & buffer zone measured using sound level meter are within the permissible limits. Quarrying activity is likely to generate noise by the operation of machinery at excavation and loading site, which may not cause significant rise. A copy of the noise monitoring report enclosed as Annexure-V.

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LOCATION: 1. N 1 Bengre (Buffer Zone) 2. N2 Quarry Site (core zone)

Noise Level dB (A)

Day Night Station Equivalent Equivalent Code Name of the Location (Lday) (Lnight)

N1 Bengre Village 48.3 40.4

N2 Quarry Area 46.8 36.2

Land Environment The entire quarry area of 9-20 Acre (3.840 ha) shall be utilized for quarrying, except the area pertaining to 7.5 m buffer zone. The area pertaining to 7.5 m buffer zone will be changed in lad usage but remain undisturbed/ unbroken.

Land use by end of the Plan Period is as follows;

Extent (in Land Usage Ha) Area for quarrying 3.185

Area for Roads 0.020 Area for Safety 0.635 zone TOTAL 3.840

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CHAPTER-03

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Introduction

Mineral deposits are exploited for the sustainable development of the nation. But this economic activity is likely to cause some adverse impact on the environment and ecosystem of the area. Therefore, it is obligatory on the part of the lessee to implement suitable control measures to mitigate the adverse impacts of the various quarry operations.

The major environmental issues identified during the assessment of this proposal with regard to impacts of quarrying would be on Dust generation, Noise and Vibrations. It is possible to control the deterioration of environment due to quarrying activity by adopting few fixed practices as described in this chapter.

Climate

The proposed quarrying activity is not likely to contribute to any variation in the climate parameters of the region. The climatic variations observed are on a regional scale and the control factors lie much beyond the small area considered for quarrying. Hence, no management measures are needed and proposed.

Air Environment

The air pollution impact of Building Stone quarrying depends on the intensity of Building Stone extraction and mode of transport. The intensity of operation is directly related to the rate of production.

As machinery is operated on diesel. The proposed quarrying activity is likely to contribute additional Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Dust

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from area sources and Oxides of Sulfur (SO2), Nitrogen (NO2) and hydrocarbons from automobile exhaust.

Air pollution sources at the proposed area can be classified into three categories, viz., area sources, line sources and instantaneous point sources. Extraction of Building Stone by various activities in quarrying area is considered as an area source. Transportation of Building Stone within the lease area and approach road is considered as line sources. Blasting activity can be considered as instantaneous point sources.

Air sampling was done and there is no gaseous matter found to be generated except dust generation. Generation of dust during drilling of shot holes, haul road and emissions from vehicles shall be controlled as given below,

1. Wet drilling to be followed to control dust at source of emission during drilling.

2. Emission level in all machineries and transport vehicles to be tested once in a year to keep them in control with proper maintenance and service as per the standards.

3. Approach road of the quarry shall be further strengthened as suited for the proposed handling, together with other quarry proponents using the same road.

4. Water sprinkling shall be regularly practiced to control fly of dust while transporting minerals. This shall be carried out collectively with the other quarries using the same road.

5. Afforestation all along the approach road shall be carried out to control the fly of dust and noise levels.

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6. Controlled blasting procedures shall be implemented to avoid over breaking of rock and excess dust generation. Also blasting operations will be carried out during normal wind conditions to avoid excess dispersion of dust.

Noise Environment The noise generation from the mine will be from various sources like mining machinery, transportation of mineral, drilling, blasting, etc. which will be originating from various locations of the quarrying area. As the operations are in small scale noise levels will be well within the permissible limits.

Noise generated from blasting is neither continuous nor for a shorter duration but instantaneous. It takes less than 5 seconds to occur. The noise levels tend to decrease with increase of distance and decrease of charge per delay. In the proposed quarrying operations, the maximum charge per delay usage will be implemented. Hence, the noise level increase due to blasting is expected to be within permissible limits.

 Controlled blasting procedures shall be adopted to reduce over breaking of rock and excess noise levels.

 Charge per shot shall not exceed 2kgs as per Reg. 164 of MMR, 1961 under controlled blasting methods.

 Millisecond delay detonators shall be used preferably 25-50ms per delay to control vibrations.

 If the vibration still exceeds the limit a long trench to a depth of 6m may cut in the direction of wave’s movement to break longitudinal waves which travel close to surface, preferably near mine buffer zone.

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 Heavy machineries with high ground pressure shall not be used in the quarry.

 All the quarry machinery and transport vehicles shall be regularly maintained and lubricates to avoid excess noise generation.

Water Environment There are no streams present in the core zone of the quarry area, except a few rain-fed runoff channels at adjacent area. There will not be any diversion of streams involved in this operations. The only source of water pollution in the proposed project is surface run-off carrying the fine silt. As the proposed area does not consist of any waste dump the problem with wash-off from dump may not arise. However, surface runoff carrying fine silt from freshly exposed working face is most common in rainy season, to avoid this control measures by way of providing garland drains and gully plugs in the necessary areas.

Storm Water Management

Gully plugs will be constructed to settle down the suspended particles carried by the surface runoff. Garland drains shall be constructed to channelize the runoff water. The garland drains will be made along the contour lines to prevent entry of rainwater in the active mine area. During quarry closure mined out pit shall be converted as water harvesting structure, where in the water will seep down to the substratum through preexisting fractures with in the sheet rock. This water harvesting structure will aid in the ground water recharge.

Land Environment

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operation and working practices of quarry on scientific and rational lines, by the Governments and the industry in a mutually reinforcing manner”.

The proposed area is a barren land without any major vegetation. No agricultural activities are under way in core zone area. No adverse impact is anticipated in land use of buffer zone due to the proposed quarrying operations, as all the concerned activities will be concentrated in the core zone only.

The proposed quarrying operations will impact the land usage of about 9-20 Acre (3.840Ha) of land. However, the quarrying activities will disturb in land aesthetics to about 3.205 Ha of land only during the entire mine life. The remaining land of 0.635 Ha pertaining to the 7.5 m buffer zone will be changed in land usage, but remain undisturbed

Land Restoration/Reclamation

Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in any quarrying industry. Proper measures shall be adopted during restoration, which will control most of the adverse environmental impacts of quarrying and also improve the aesthetic beauty of the area. From the quarrying activities the profile of the ground will change by formulation of pits. At the end of the quarry operations, the pit will be rehabilitated. During quarry closure quarry pit shall be converted as water harvesting structure, which will aid in ground water augmentation by seeping down the water in to the substratum through preexisting fractures of the sheet rock. Which will play significant role in ground water improvement.

Provision of Green Belt along the affected area Development of greenbelt all along the approach road is an effective way to check pollutants and their dispersion into surrounding areas. The degree of pollution attenuation by a green belt depends on its height and width, foliage surface area and density.

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The main objective of green belt is as follows:

• Mitigation of impacts due to fugitive emissions caused by vehicular movement

• Attenuation of noise levels

• Ecological restoration

• Creation of aesthetic environment

Control on Soil erosion Proposed afforestation shall aid in the controlling of soil erosion and if required retention walls shall be established in the necessary areas to avoid soil erosion.

If any soil generated during quarrying will effectively utilize for plantation purpose proposed all along the approach road and suitable areas of the 7.5 m buffer zone. Gully Plugs shall be established in the necessary areas to ensure the water leaving from the quarry premises as silt free.

Wild Life Protection: Presently, there are no wild animals spotted in the core zone. However, the practice of afforestation programme and other control measures shall bring greenery to the area and also the vegetation of mixed species and availability of water will form a natural habitat for the fauna and helps in conservation of the flora and fauna of the area. Fencing shall be proposed all around the lease area to avoid the entry of animals in to the quarry pits and unauthorized entry of public.

Management of Socio Economic: As already explained in the earlier paras the quarrying industry will improve the socio-economic status of the locals by providing employment and business opportunities. Continued mining activities will benefit the local people due to provision of more infrastructural facilities provided by Building Stone Quarry Project, Bengre (V), Bhatkal (T), Uttara Kannada Dt. Page | 46

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the mining industry. Adequate facility for drinking water, health, education, recreation and employment is provided to the workers.

There are no habitations in the core zone and immediate buffer zone of the proposed area. The nearest habitation is Bengre Village, at an aerial distance of about 1.7 Km and located on general ground level of 5 m MSL.

Discharge of waste water not involved in the proposed quarrying activity. Hence, surface or ground water contaminations is not envisaged.

The incremental noise levels due to quarrying activity will be very minimal and does not show any adverse impact on the environment.

With this it can be concluded that, the impact of proposed quarrying activity on the population will be insignificant.

CSR Programme:

Project proponent proposed to be spent Rs. 2,00,000/- per annum towards CSR programme, which shall be organized collectively with the proponents of other quarries operating nearby.

Under CSR programme the following shall be organized;

o Periodical general health care camps shall be organized for local villagers and medicines shall be given freely.

o Education shall be supported by providing notebooks, pens, furniture, etc. to the local school and hygiene maintenance at local schools shall be supported.

o Sports events organized by the local school shall be supported by providing sports kits to encourage local talent.

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o In addition to the above any other considerable social welfare proposals made by the local community shall be supported.

Risk assessment Disaster Management Plan: Disaster Management Plan is envisaged with a goal to prevent hazards and accidents at work places by careful design, operation, maintenance and inspection of the Mining machineries & equipment. All the quarrying activities will be in accordance with the approved Quarry Plan and directives of DMG/DGMS. The control measures will be adopted to take care of hazards/disasters that may occur during Quarrying operations.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation measures:

• As the quarrying confine to the massive hard rock, failure of benches may not occur. However, bench height, width and slopes shall be maintained as per the standard norms.

• Well experienced and licensed operators & drivers will only be allowed to operate quarry machinery and transport vehicles to avoid accidents.

• Over loading of transport vehicles will strictly prohibited as it may lead to accidents.

• Entry of unauthorized will be prohibited in to the operational area.

• Blasting operations will be outsourced to authorized agency. However, Storage, handling and transportation of explosives will be in accordance with the rules made under the Explosive Act.

In addition to the above following fire safety measures shall be implemented;

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Fire safety measures:

The following fire protective measures shall be implemented to safeguard quarry site and surroundings from any fire accidents;

• Fire extinguishers shall be provided in the necessary places.

• All around the quarry area fire defendable space shall be developed by clearing grass, bushes and other flammable debris to avoid spread of fire in to surrounding areas.

• Smoking shall be strictly prohibited in the quarry area which may leads to fire accidents. All the employs shall be trained for safe working practices.

• All the quarry machinery and transport vehicles and transport vehicles shall regularly maintain for proper exhaust systems to avoid sparks from the exhaust which may leads fire accidents.

• Fuel storage and other sensitive areas shall be protected with proper fire safety measures and restricted from unauthorized entry

Conclusions, Suggestions/recommendations To extract Building Stone, open cast Semi-Mechanized Quarrying Method will be adopted in the proposed project. The annual production is about 4,65,000 Tonnes/Annum during 5years approved Quarry Plan period.

Practice of regular water sprinkling and development of green belt all along the approach road will gets suppress the suspended particulate matter getting airborne from the quarrying and allied activity at the source of origin. The noise levels due to the proposed quarrying activity are also not of a higher order that require corrective measures. There is a positive socio-economic front in the surrounding region due to the proposed activity by way of employment and business opportunities. The practice of

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afforestation scheme is a step in the right direction towards achieving ecological balance.

Suggestions/Recommendations Even though there is no perceptible impact from the Quarrying activity on the environment of the region, it is imperative that mitigative measures have got to be implemented on full scale for creating environmental balance and intern maintain the ecology of the region. The following suggestions/recommendations merit due consideration in this regard.

• As no control over wind can be exercised, the frequency of the dust suppression measures like constant watering of the haul roads shall be practiced.

• Afforestation as envisaged in the Quarry Plan is to be carried out so that it not only enhances the green canopy but also stop the spread of dust particles and air borne pollutants.

• Surface water conservation measures and groundwater recharge be given high priority.

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