Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited EC for Existing Azur Limestone Mine-Extent 4.925 Ha; Production 1.5 LTPA- Perambalur Dist.

FORM-1 (Revised) (Revised as per SO 3067 dated 01.12.2009)

(I) Basic Information

Sl. No. Item Description 1 Name of the Project/s Azur Limestone Mine (<5Ha; Existing Operating Mine) Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited 2 Sl. No. in the Schedule 1 (a) <50 Ha of Mining Lease Area in respect of non-coal mine lease 3 Proposed Capacity/area/ Limestone & Marl (ROM) production – 1.5 LTPA over an length/tonnage to be handled/ Extent of 4.925 Ha for captive use command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled 4 New/Expansion/Modernisation Existing Operating Mine; No change in Capacity 5 Existing Capacity, Area, etc. 1.5 Lakhs tonnes per annum / ML Area 4.925 Ha 6 Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ Category-B2 (<5 Ha) 7 Does it attract the General No Condition? If yes, please specify 8 Does it attract the Specific No Condition? If yes, please specify 9 Location : Plot/Survey/Khasra No. SF Nos. 209/3A, 3B, 3C, 5, 6, 7B, 8, 9, 10A, 10B, 11, 12, 13A, 13B, 14, 17, 18, 210/3, 4, 6, 7A, 7B & 9 (p) Village Azur Tehsil Kunnam District Perambalur State 10 Nearest railway station/airport along Ariyalur @ 13 km (in SE) with distance in km Trichy Airport @ 62 km (in SW) 11 Nearest town, city, District Head District Head Quarters Perambalur is at about 12 km Quarters along with distance in km in the west. 12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Local Body Veppur Panchayat Union, , (complete addresses with telephone -621717. nos. to be given) Ph : 04328-267244 13 Name of the Applicant M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited 14 Registered Address 4th Floor, Rani Seethai Hall Building, 603, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 006. 15 Address for Correspondence : Name Shri. C.Sudhakar Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Chief Operating Officer Address Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited 4th Floor, Rani Seethai Hall Building, 603, Anna Salai, Chennai. Pincode 600 006 e-mail [email protected] Telephone No. 044-4298 8653

Ensyscon, Chennai-78. Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited EC for Existing Azur Limestone Mine-Extent 4.925 Ha; Production 1.5 LTPA- Perambalur Dist.

Sl. No. Item Description Fax No. 044 -2898 8669 16 Details of Alternative Sites Village-District- Not Applicable examined, if any. Location of these State Sites should be shown on a 1. Existing Operating Mine toposheet 2. (Limestone bearing area) 3. 17 Interlined Projects Not Applicable 18 Whether separate Application of - Interlined Project has been submitted? 19 If Yes, date of submission - 20 If No, reason - 21 Whether the Proposal involves approval/clearance under : The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 No The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 No The CRZ Notification, 1991 No 22 Whether there is any Government Mining Lease (ML) has been granted vide Rc. No. Order/Policy relevant/relating to the 3456/MMI/2011 dated 05.02.2013 for 20 Years. The site? Lease Deed was executed on 02.07.2013 and Registered on 14.08.2013. As per Amended MMDR Act 2015, the validity of the Lease is 50 years i.e. upto 13.08.2063. Obtained the Consents to Operate (CTOs) from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and existing Consents to Operate Orders are 160824898699 (Air) and 160814898699 (Water) dated 30.06.2016 for 0.36 MTPA which are valid upto 30.06.2017. 23 Forest Land involved, Ha Nil 24 Whether there is any litigation No pending against the Project and/or land in which the Project is proposed to be set-up : Name of the Court Case No. Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed Project

I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is 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.

Authorised Signatory Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited Date : 21.04.2017 Signature of the Applicant Place : Chennai With Name and Full Address (Project Proponent/Authorised Signatory)

Ensyscon, Chennai-78. Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited EC for Existing Azur Limestone Mine-Extent 4.925 Ha; Production 1.5 LTPA- Perambalur Dist.

(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.)

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change Yes The area of an extent of 4.925 Ha is under in land use, land cover or Mining. Mine area is Patta Land owned by topography including increase in Chettinad Cement and there is no Forest/Govt. intensity of land use (with respect Land envisaged. to local land use plan) Out of 4.925 Ha ML Area, at Conceptual Stage, 3.320 Ha will be the mine pit. The entire mined out area of 3.320 Ha will be left as Water Reservoir for harvesting rain water, 0.005 Ha under roads, 0.808 Ha under Green Belt and 0.792 Ha under Unutilised, Parapet walls, garland drains, etc. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, No Existing operating mine. vegetation and buildings? 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Out of 4.925 Ha ML Area, at Conceptual Stage, 3.320 Ha will be the mine pit. The entire mined out area of 3.320 Ha will be left as Water Reservoir for harvesting rain water, 0.005 Ha under roads, 0.808 Ha under Green Belt and 0.792 Ha under Unutilised, Parapet walls, garland drains, etc. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations Yes About 10 bore holes (8+2) (core drilling) for a e.g. bore holes, soil testing? total metreage of 173.5 m had been drilled which forms the basis of reserve estimation. 1.5 Construction works? No The site services like mines office, rest shelter, first aid center, storeroom, water tank, public convenience, security shed, etc. have been provided. No Township provided. 1.6 Demolition works? No Not applicable. 1.7 Temporary sites used for No Not applicable. construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, Yes All the structures provided at the Mine are of structures or earthworks semi-permanent in nature. including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including Yes Opencast Mining by adopting Non-conventional mining or tunneling? method is adopted. The mining will reach the ultimate depth of 20 m bgl at Conceptual Stage. 1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Out of 4.925 Ha ML Area, at Conceptual Stage, 3.320 Ha will be the mine pit. The entire mined out area of 3.320 Ha will be left as Water Reservoir for harvesting rain water, 0.005 Ha under roads, 0.808 Ha under Green Belt and 0.792 Ha under Unutilised, Parapet walls, garland drains, etc. 1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable. 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable.

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Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data 1.13 Production and manufacturing Yes Opencast Non-conventional method of Mining using processes? rock breakers is adopted. No drilling and blasting are involved. Rock breakers are used to break the Limestone boulders. Excavators are used to remove and load the ROM. The Proved Reserve (111 Category) is 3,83,000 Tonnes of Limestone & Marl/ROM.

In the first 3 years of the Mine Plan Period (2013-14 to 2015-16), about 2,26,192 Tonnes of ROM was mined out from this Mine. It is now proposed a production of 1,50,000 Tonnes in the 4th Year and 1,25,000 Tonnes in the 5th Year and the balance Reserves will be mined out in the next 1 year i.e. Conceptual period. 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or No The entire Topsoil (30,000 Tonnes) in the Mine materials? area was removed and fully utilized for bund formation at the Mine Boundaries and green belt developed on the bunds. Thus, there will be no Top Soil or Rejects generation during the remaining Plan Period. There will be no Waste Dumps also. 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal Yes A. Liquid Effluents : of solid waste or liquid effluents? The mine requires about 10 cu.m/day raw water which will be met from own borewell and mine pit water.

Domestic Usage : 3 cu.m/day Dust suppression : 3 cu.m/day Green Belt development : 2 cu.m/day ------Total : 10 cu.m/day ------

Domestic sewage generation is 2.5 KLD which is being treated in a septic tank followed by dispersion trench.

B. Solid Wastes :

The entire Topsoil (30,000 Tonnes) in the Mine area was removed and fully utilized for bund formation at the Mine Boundaries and green belt developed on the bunds. Thus, there will be no Top Soil or Rejects generation during the remaining Plan Period. There will be no Waste Dumps also. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of No Not applicable. operational workers?

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic No Azur Mine is located in the northwest of during construction or operation? Ariyalur at 13.5 km aerial distance and about 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or No 12 km from the District Head Quarters other transport infrastructure Perambalur (in the west). Mine Area is

Ensyscon, Chennai-78. Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited EC for Existing Azur Limestone Mine-Extent 4.925 Ha; Production 1.5 LTPA- Perambalur Dist.

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data including new or altered routes accessible from Ariyalur-Perambalur National and stations, ports, airports etc? Highway NH-136 (earlier SH-27) to Kunnam 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No and from there by Kunnam-Azur Road. transport routes or infrastructure Kilapaluvur Cement Plant is at a distance of 22 leading to changes in traffic km in south-southeast. movements? Southern Railway BG Line runs at 10.5 km in the east and Ariyalur Station is at a distance of 13 km in southeast. The nearest Airport is Trichy at a distance of 62 km in the southwest. The nearest Ports are at Cuddalore (98 km) and Chennai (240 km). 1.20 New or diverted transmission No Not applicable. lines or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, No There is no nallah crossing at the Mine. There culverting, realignment or other are small seasonal streams/nallahs like Elumur changes to the hydrology of Ar (3.2 km in west), etc. and join Chinnar Odai watercourses or aquifers? in the north (@ 11 km in north). 1.22 Stream crossings? No

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water Yes The mine requires about 10 cum./day raw water form ground or surface waters? which would be met out from own borewell at the mine area and also mine pit water.

The water table in the ML area fluctuates from 30 m below ground level (bgl) to 40 m bgl during post-monsoon and pre-monsoon seasons respectively. Since it is proposed to mine ultimately upto a level of 20 m bgl, the mine workings will not intersect the water table. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the Yes Runoffs, other than Pit area, are collected in a land surface affecting drainage or Pit and allowed to join natural drain, after TSS run-off? settlement. 1.25 Transport of personnel or Yes Mining personnel of 25 persons are visiting the materials for construction, mine with their own mode of transportation. The operation or decommissioning? mined out ROM is transported by 20 Tons Taurus to the Cement Plant @ 25 trucks/day through the existing Highways. 1.26 Long-term dismantling or No Not applicable. decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during Yes Out of 4.925 Ha ML Area, at Conceptual Stage, decommissioning which could 3.320 Ha will be the mine pit. The entire mined have an impact on the out area of 3.320 Ha will be left as Water environment? Reservoir for harvesting rain water, 0.005 Ha under roads, 0.808 Ha under Green Belt and 0.792 Ha under Unutilised, Parapet walls, garland drains, etc. 1.28 Influx of people to an area in No Not applicable. either temporarily or permanently? 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable.

1.30 Loss of native species or genetic No Not applicable.

Ensyscon, Chennai-78. Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited EC for Existing Azur Limestone Mine-Extent 4.925 Ha; Production 1.5 LTPA- Perambalur Dist.

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? Yes Green Belt to an extent of 0.808 Ha (16.40% coverage) with 2,500 Trees will developed and maintained. The existing Survival Rate is about 80%.

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):

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or Yes An extent of 4.925 Ha will be under Mining agricultural land (ha) (industrial) use.

2.2 Water (expected source & Yes The mine requires about 10 cu.m/day raw competing users) unit: KLD water (for domestic use 3 cu.m/day; green belt 5 cu.m/day & dust control 2 cu.m/day ) which will be met from own borewell and rain water harvested in mine pit. 2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes The proposed production is 1.5 LTPA ROM/Limestone & Marl for Captive consumption. 2.4 Construction material-stone, No None aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source - MT) No Not applicable. 2.6 Energy including electricity and Yes Electricity : The mine requires 100 KVA from fuels (source, competing users) the TNEB Grid for lighting and Mine Office use. Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW Fuels : HSD @ 200 lits./day for mining equipments. 2.7 Any other natural resources (use No None appropriate standard units)

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.

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, Yes HSD @ 200 lits./day is required for the mining which are hazardous (as per equipments which is being stored in a Barrel at MSIHC rules) to human health or the Mine and is less than Threshold capacity for the environment (flora, fauna, any potential hazard. and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of No None disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

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Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. Yes Positive impact is created by way of by changing living conditions? employment, better socioeconomic conditions, improved local and regional economy, etc. 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who No There is no sensitive area within 1 km area could be affected by the project from the mine. e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. 3.5 Any other causes No None

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine No The entire Topsoil (30,000 Tonnes) in the Mine wastes area was removed and fully utilized for bund formation at the Mine Boundaries and green belt developed on the bunds. Thus, there will be no Top Soil or Rejects generation during the remaining Plan Period. There will be no Waste Dumps also. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and No None or commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per No No workshop at the Mine and there is no waste Hazardous Waste Management oil generation also. Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No None 4.5 Surplus product No None 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge No None from effluent treatment 4.7 Construction or demolition No None wastes 4.8 Redundant machinery or No None equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No None materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes No None 4.11 Other solid wastes No None

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of Yes Excavation, loading and transporting activities fossil fuels from stationary or generate both fugitive dust emissions and mobile sources smoke from HEM Machineries/Equipments and Tippers. Emissions from all these sources are fugitive in nature and computed to be in insignificant levels. 5.2 Emissions from production Yes During mining operations fugitive emission is

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Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data processes generated which is controlled effectively. 5.3 Emissions from materials Yes Fugitive emissions are generated while handling including storage or Handling of Ore & wastes and storing of transport wastes. Vehicular emissions from the Tippers during transportation. 5.4 Emissions from construction No Not applicable. activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust/odours from handling of Yes Fugitive emissions are generated while materials including construction Handling of Ore & wastes. materials, etc.

5.6 Emissions from incineration of No Not applicable. waste 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste No Not applicable. in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other No Not applicable. sources

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment Yes HEMM and mining operations generate noise e.g. engines, ventilation plant, and vibration. The noise level within the Mine crushers Equipments (during operation) is maintained at <85 db(A) at a distance of 1.5 m from the source. Ambient noise level at the nearest boundary is <55 dB(A) during day times and <45 dB(A) during night times i.e. within the permissible limit for residential areas. 6.2 From industrial or similar No None processes 6.3 From construction or demolition No Not applicable. 6.4 From blasting or piling No No drilling & blasting. 6.5 From construction or operational Yes The mined out ROM is transported by 20 Tons traffic Taurus to the Cement Plant @ 25 trucks/day through the existing Highways. However, the noise levels will be within the stipulated Limits. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Tower lights are used for night operations with insignificant impact on the nearby environment. 6.7 From any other sources No None

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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:

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or Yes HSD storage, handling & usage for the Mine spillage of hazardous materials Machineries. 7.2 From discharge of sewage or No Only, domestic sewage generation to the tune other effluents to water or the of 2.5 cum/day is generated and is being land (expected mode and place biologically treated in a Septic Tank followed by of discharge) Dispersion Trench. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants Yes Fugitive emissions due to mining activities. emitted to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources No None 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build No None up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires Yes HSD @ 200 lits./day is required for the mining etc from storage, handling, use or equipments which is being stored in a Barrel at production of hazardous the Mine and is less than Threshold capacity for substances any potential hazard. 8.2 From any other causes No None 8.3 Could the project be affected by Yes Falling in Seismic Zone III. natural disasters causing Though a seasonal stream flows adjacent to the environmental damage (e.g. Mine in west, there is no Flood Risk due to floods, earthquakes, landslides, location of Mine at higher elevation. cloudburst etc)?

Ensyscon, Chennai-78. Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited EC for Existing Azur Limestone Mine-Extent 4.925 Ha; Production 1.5 LTPA- Perambalur Dist.

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

Details thereof Sl. Information/ Yes/No (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever No. Checklist Confirmation 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 No Existing infrastructures are adequate. (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) • housing development No • extractive industries No • supply industries No • others No 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, Yes Out of 4.925 Ha ML Area, at Conceptual Stage, which could have an impact on 3.320 Ha will be the mine pit. The entire mined the environment out area of 3.320 Ha will be left as Water Reservoir for harvesting rain water, 0.005 Ha under roads, 0.808 Ha under Green Belt and 0.792 Ha under Unutilised, Parapet walls, garland drains, etc. 9.3 Set a precedent for later Yes Positive impact is created by way of developments employment, better socioeconomic conditions, improved local and regional economy, etc. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to Yes There are 8 major and 1 mini Cement Plants in proximity to other existing or the Ariyalur Region. These Cement Plants and planned projects with similar others have a Limestone Mines in the Region. effects

Ensyscon, Chennai-78. Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited EC for Existing Azur Limestone Mine-Extent 4.925 Ha; Production 1.5 LTPA- Perambalur Dist.

III. Environmental Sensitivity

Sl. Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 km) from Areas No. Identity Proposed Project location boundary 1 Areas protected under - - international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or - - sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, Kunnam RF 2.3 km in SW important or sensitive species of Chittali RF 3.5 km in NW flora or fauna for breeding, Mangalam RF 8.5 km in NNW nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or Elumur Ar 3.2 km in W underground waters Chinnar Odai 11 km in N 5 State, National boundaries - - 6 Routes or facilities used by the NH-136 1.2 km in S public for access to recreation or NH-38 11.5 km in NW other tourist, pilgrim areas S Rly. BG 13.0 km in SE 7 Defence installations - - 8 Densely populated or built-up Kunnam 2.5 in SE area Veppur 8.3 km in NE 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man- made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities 10 Areas containing important, high Proximate to Limestone Mines near Veppur are quality or scarce resources the Limestone located within 15 km radius. (ground water resources, surface Deposits resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to - - pollution or environmental damage (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural - The site falls in Seismic Zone III. hazard which could cause the Though a seasonal stream flows project to present environmental adjacent to the Mine in West, there is problems (earthquakes, no Flood Risk due to location of Mine at subsidence, landslides, erosion, higher elevation. flooding or extreme/adverse climatic conditions)

IV Terms of Reference

This is an existing operating Mine in <5 Ha extent (Category B2). Thus, an EIA-EMP Report, prepared as per applicable Standard TOR for Mine Projects, has been submitted for the direct Environmental Clearance. ***

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