REPORT MARCH, 2015

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT report & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) (Area 364.54 Ha)

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Tehsil: District: Mahendergarh () Study Period: Pre monsoon Season (March to May, 2014) + 1 Post Monsoon Month of October, 2014

/ Applicant M/s Om Minerals, Sh. Sunil Mittal H. No.1, Sector-15, , Haryana

MAIL ID [email protected].

Environment Consultant Vardan Environet (QCI/NABET Accredited Sr. No. NABET/EIA/1316/IA001) D-142, Sushant Lok-III, Sector 57 (Haryana) Contact no.- 9810355569 Mail ID: [email protected] Contact No. 0124-4291036, 09899651342 Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals (Unit III) Index INDEX

CHAPTER NO. TOPIC PAGE NO.

PART A TOR DETAILS

1. TOR LETTER 1-6

2. TOR REPLY 7-29

PART B FINAL EIA/EMP REPORT 30-223

CHAPTER–I INTRODUCTION 30-37

CHAPTER–II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 38-59

CHAPTER–III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 60-133

CHAPTER–IV ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION 134-163

CHAPTER–V ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 164-170

CHAPTER–VI ADDITIONAL STUDIES 171-203

CHAPTER–VII PROJECT BENEFITS 204-206

CHAPTER–VIII ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 207-215

CHAPTER–IX SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 216-220

CHAPTER–X DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 221-223

PART C LIST OF ANNEXURES

I LETTER OF INTENT

II COPY OF LETTER OF APPROVAL OF MINING PLAN INCLUDING PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN

III NABL CERTIFICATION OF LABORATORY

IV DETAILED MICROMETEOROLOGY TABLE

V AMBIENT AIR QUALITY LABORATORY RESULTS

VI NOISE MONITORING LABORATORY RESULTS

VII WATER QUALITY LABORATORY RESULTS

VIII SOIL QUALITY LABORATORY RESULTS

IX AUTHENTICATED LIST OF FLORA & FAUNA

X NOC FROM DFO

XI ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Vardan Environet INDEX

Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report-Compliance of ToR Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals

COMPLIANCE TO TOR CONDITIONS Point wise compliance of TOR points issued by Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Impact Assessment Division, Government of , New vide letter no. J-11015/87/2014-IA.II (M) dated 11th June, 2014 for the project Sand Minor Mineral Mines/Quarries (River Sand) of Mahendergarh Unit-III, Tehsil-Narnaul, District- Mahendergarh, Haryana (Area 364.54 Hect.) Capacity 16,00,000 MTPA by M/s Om Minerals, H No 1, Sector 15, Sonipat, Haryana. ToR Ref Description Reply Page Ref.

1 Year-wise production details since 1994 This is a fresh Mining Lease area, no production is started yet. ---- should be given, clearly stating the Production will be commenced only after obtaining Environmental

highest production achieved in any one Clearance from MoEF, New Delhi and CTE from State pollution Control

year prior to 1994. It may also be Board, Haryana. Hence, this is not applicable for the proposed Sand categorically informed whether there Minor Mineral Mining Project. had been any increase in production after the EIA Notification, 1994 came into force w.r.t. the highest production achieved prior to 1994.

2 A copy of the document in support of The copy of letter of intent (LOI) of mining lease issued by Director of Annexure-I. the fact that the Proponent is the Mines & Geology Department, Haryana, vide letter no rightful lessee of the mine should be Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-3/2013/147, dated 03.01.2014 is enclosed given. as Annexure-I

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3 All documents including approved mine Contents in all documents are synchronizing with one another in terms ---- plan, EIA and public hearing should be of mine lease area, production levels, waste generation, its compatible with one another in terms of management and mining technology. Both the approved mining plan & the mine lease area, production levels, ML area in the name of M/s. Om Minerals through Shri Sunil Mittal. waste generation and its management and mining technology and should be in the name of the lessee.

4 All corner coordinates of the mine lease All corner of the coordinates of ML area are superimposed on topo Chapter-1, Figure 1.1, Page area, superimposed on a High sheet of survey of India and same has been furnished in Chapter 1 of no-34 Resolution Imagery/ toposheet should Final EIA/EMP Report. be provided. Such an Imagery of the Land use & High resolution Imagery FCC maps are prepared with use a proposed area should clearly show the RS–GIS technique and also incorporate in Chapter-3. land use and other ecological features of the study area (core and buffer zone). 5 Does the company have a well laid Yes, The company has formulated Environmental policy which is Chapter-5, Item no. 5.1 & 5.2, down Environment Policy approved by approved by M/s. Om Minerals through Shri Sunil Mittal. The operating Page no-164-165, Annexure its Board of Directors? If so, it may be process or the implementation of policy will be as follows: no- XI spelt out in the EIA report with . Compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regular description of the prescribed operating maintenance of their records. process/procedures to bring into focus . Acquaintance of all employees & contractors with their any infringement/deviation/violation of environmental responsibilities. the environmental or forest norms/ . Focus on continuous improvement.

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conditions? The hierarchical system or . Continuous review of environmental achievements. administrative order of the Company to . Half yearly submission of Compliance reports. deal with the environmental issues and The Policy contains the hierarchical system of the company to deal with for ensuring compliance with the EC the environmental issues and for ensuring the compliance with EC conditions may also be given. The conditions. All the non compliances/violations of environmental laws system of reporting of non- will be reported to the Project Proponent. compliances/ violations of The details are incorporated in Chapter 5. The Environmental Policy is environmental norms to the Board of incorporated as Annexure XI with the final EIA/EMP Report. Directors of the Company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large may also be detailed in the EIA report. 6 Issues relating to Mine Safety, including Mines safety for workers working at the site has been taken care of. Chapter 4, Item no- 4.16, Page subsidence study in case of Safety measures related to risks during mining activity, natural no- 159-160. underground mining and slope study in disasters, etc has been proposed. The details are incorporated in case of open cast mining, blasting study chapter 4 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. etc. should be detailed. The proposed This is an open cast river bed mining. There will be no underground safeguard measures in each case should mining; hence subsidence study is not required. also be provided. Slope Study As working will be done in the river bed to maximum depth of 3.0m only, thus slope study is not required. Blasting Study This is a Sand Minor Mineral mining project, no blasting is proposed.

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7 The study area will comprise of 10 km Study area comprises of 10 km radius around the mine lease boundary. Chapter-1, Figure 1.1, Page zone around the mine lease from lease Map showing 10 km radius of the ML area has been furnished in no-34 periphery and the data contained in the Chapter-I of EIA report. EIA such as waste generation etc should All the data contained in the Final EIA/EMP Report are for the life of be for the life of the mine/ lease period. the mine. There will be no waste generation in the proposed Sand Minor Mineral mining project. Lease period is 9 years. 8 Land use of the study area delineating Land Use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, Chapter-3, Item No. 3.2.1 forest area, agricultural land, grazing grazing land, wildlife sanctuary, National park, migratory routes of ,Table No. 3.1 Figure 3.1, Page land, wildlife sanctuary, national park, fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features no-61-62. migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, has been incorporated in Chapter- 3 of Final EIA/ EMP Report. Chapter -4, Item No. 4.14.2 human settlements and other ecological Land use plan of the mine lease area showing the preoperational, Table-4.6, Page no. 157. features should be indicated. Land use operational and post operational phases is incorporated in Chapter 4 of plan of the mine lease area should be the Final EIA/EMP Report. prepared to encompass preoperational,

operational and

Post-operational phases and submitted.

Impact, if any, of change of land use

should be given. 9 Details of the land for any Over Burden There will be no waste generation for Sand Minor Mineral mining Chapter 4, Item No. 4.12 and Dumps outside the mine lease, such as hence no over burden dumps are proposed inside or outside the Mine Page No. 154-155.

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extent of land area, distance from mine Lease area. The Minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral is excavated & Chapter 8, Item No.8.6 and lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any, subsequently transported to the consumers by dumpers & tractor Page No. 211. should be given. trolleys. The land of Sand Minor Mineral mining lease area is a government land on the river bed of Krishnawati. There is no human settlement and private land owners. Hence R & R is not applicable on this project. 10 A Certificate from the Competent The Mining Lease area does not involve any forest land. The land of the Annexure-X Authority in the State Forest Mining lease area is Government land on the river bed of Krishnawati Department should be provided, and this area is free from any reservation of forest department Haryana confirming the involvement of forest Government. Accordingly, letter is obtained from Divisional Forest land, if any, in the project area. In the Officer, Mahendergarh stating that the land does not comes under event of any contrary claim by the Resrved Forest, Protected Forests, area enclosed under 38 of IFA, 1927, Project Proponent regarding the status under Aravalli Plantation and areas specifically closed under section of forests, the site may be inspected by 4&5of Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900. The Letter is enclosed as the State Forest Department along with Annexure X the Regional Office of the Ministry to Mining Department has granted the LOI of the Lease after taking ascertain the status of forests, based on interdepartmental clarification from the Forest Department that the which, the Certificate in this regard as LOI Lease area is free from Forest. mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would be desirable for representative of the State Forest

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Department to assist the Expert Appraisal Committees. 11 Status of forestry clearance for the The land of the Mining lease area is Government land on the riverbed of Annexure: X broken up area and virgin forestland Krishnawati & this area is free from any reservation of forest involved in the Project including department Haryana Government. NOC from DFO, Mahendergarh deposition of net present value (NPV) enclosed as Annexure X and compensatory afforestation (CA) should be indicated. A copy of the forestry clearance should also be furnished. 12 Implementation status of recognition of Not Applicable, Annexure: X forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes There is no involvement of forest land in the project area. NOC from and other Traditional Forest Dwellers DFO, Mahendergarh enclosed as Annexure X (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be indicated. 13 The vegetation in the RF/ PF areas in Details of flora falling within study area including RF/PF have been Chapter 3, Item No.-3.12.2.1, the study area, with necessary details, given in Chapter-3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. Page no 118-121. should be given. The Reserve Forest & Protected forest falling in the study area as follows:

S. No. Particulars 1. Narnaul R.F. (1.8 km NW)

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2. Rasulpur R.F. (7 km, W)

3. Balupura P.F. (2.9 km, SW )

4. Baneti P.F. (3.3 km, S)

5. Mina ka Nangal P.F. (6.0 km, SW )

6. Kharju P.F. (7.2 km, SW )

14 A study shall be got done to ascertain Survey has been carried out by the Ecology & Biodiversity Expert in Chapter 3 Item No.-3.12.2.2, the impact of the Mining Project on and around the lease area to study the wild life of the area. Page no 121-122. wildlife of the study area and details No schedule I species was recorded. Chapter 4, Item No.-4.10, Page furnished. Impact of the project on the Details of impacts and mitigation measures are incorporated in Chapter no 153-154 wildlife in the surrounding and any 4 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. Chapter 8, Table No.-8.7.1, other protected area and accordingly Appropriate amount of Rs. 13 Lakhs is allocated for biodiversity Page no 211 detailed mitigative measures required, conservation. Details are incorporated in Chapter 8 of Final EIA/EMP should be worked out with cost Report. implications and submitted. 15 Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, No National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves Wildlife Corridors, Chapter 1, Table No.-1.1, Page Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves/ Critically Polluted areas/ Aravali are falling no 32-33. Tiger/ Elephant Reserves/ (existing as within 10km of the study area; however RF and PF are falling in study well as proposed), if any, within 10 km area which is incorporated in chapter-3

of the mine lease should be clearly S. No. Particulars indicated, supported by a location map 1. Narnaul R.F. (1.8 km NW) duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife

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Warden. Necessary clearance, as may be 2. Rasulpur R.F. (7 km, W) applicable to such projects due to 3. Balupura P.F. (2.9 km, SW ) proximity of the ecologically sensitive Baneti P.F. (3.3 km, S) areas as mentioned above, should be 4. obtained from the State Wildlife 5. Mina ka Nangal P.F. (6.0 km, SW )

Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden 6. Kharju P.F. (7.2 km, SW )

under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished. 16 A detailed biological study of the study A detailed biological study (of 10 km radius study area) was conducted Chapter 3, Item no.-3.12, Page area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km by Ecology & Biodiversity Expert and the details are incorporated in no 117-123. radius of the periphery of the mine Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. Annexure IX lease)] shall be carried out. Details of Authenticated List of Flora and Fauna was obtained from District flora and fauna, duly authenticated, Forest Officer and is enclosed as Annexure IX with the Final EIA/EMP separately for core and buffer zone Report. should be furnished based on such There are no fauna listed in scheduled-I has been found in study area primary field survey, clearly indicating within 10 km distance from the boundary of project site so there is no the Schedule of the fauna present. In need of conservation plan. case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary plan for their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details

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furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost. 17 Proximity to Areas declared as The project site is neither falling under Aravali range nor it is located in Annexure-I ‘Critically Polluted’ or the Project areas proximity to area declared as Critically Polluted. likely to come under the ‘Aravali Range’, The proposed mining area of minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral is (attracting court restrictions for mining located on the river bed of Krishnawati River. operations), should also be indicated The valid and lawful LOI of this project site has been granted to the and where so required, clearance lease holder by the Mining Department of Haryana Government as certifications from the prescribed enclosed in Annexure-I. Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining Dept. Should be secured and furnished to the effect that the proposed mining activities could be considered. 18. R&R Plan/compensation details for the There is no Project Affected Person (PAP) by mining activities. Hence, Chapter 6, Item No. 6.6 and Project Affected People (PAP) should be there is no need of R & R Plan. Page No. 202. furnished. While preparing the R&R Plan, the relevant State/ National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs /STs and other weaker sections of the society in the study area, a need based

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sample survey, family-wise, should be undertaken to assess their requirements, and action programmes prepared and submitted accordingly, integrating the sectoral programmes of line departments of the State Government. It may be clearly brought out whether the village located in the mine lease area will be shifted or not. The issues relating to shifting of Village including their R&R and socio-economic aspects should be discussed in the report. 19. One season (non-monsoon) primary Baseline data of study area within 10 Km radius of the project site was Chapter 3, Item no-3.0 Page baseline data on ambient air quality collected during Pre Monsoon season, 2014 (March-May, 2014) and no 60.

(PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality, one additional Post monsoon month of October, 2014 as per the ToR noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall letter issued by EAC (M), MoEF, New Delhi dated 11-06-2014. be collected and the AAQ and other data The details of monitoring results (Air, water, noise, soil) and the flora & Chapter 3, Item No. 3.7 so compiled presented date-wise in the fauna details are incorporated in Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/ EMP (Ambient Air) Page 72-84), EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific Report. Item No. 3.8 (Noise) Page 84- meteorological data should also be 89, Item No. 3.9 (Water), Page collected. The location of the monitoring 89-99, Item No. 3.11 (Soil),

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stations should be such as to represent Page No. 109-116. whole of the study area and justified Site specific meteorology data was collected and incorporated in Final Annexure IV keeping in view the pre-dominant EIA/EMP Report. Downwind direction and location of The location of Monitoring stations was selected to represent the Chapter 3, Item No. 3.7.2, sensitive receptors. There should be at whole mine lease area (10 km radius). One Location is also selected in Table No. 3.3 and Page no. 74. least one monitoring station within 500 500 m of dominant downwind direction. Details incorporated in m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. downwind direction. The mineralogical

Mineralogical composition of PM10 particularly for Free silica is Chapter 3, Table No. 3.5 (Pre composition of PM10, particularly for free silica, should be given incorporated in Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. Monsoon Results) Page no. 78 and table no. 3.6 (October Results) Page no. 81. 20. Air quality modeling should be carried Air quality modeling was carried out & impact of Air quality has been Chapter 4, Item No. 4.3.1 and out for prediction of impact of the incorporated in Chapter 4 of Final EIA/EMP report. Page No. 135-149. project on the air quality of the area. It The predominant wind direction recorded during study period was should also take into account the impact from S to N Direction. of movement of vehicles for Windrose diagram shown in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. Chapter 3, Figure no. 3.6 and transportation of mineral. The details of Page no. 72. the model used and input parameters The air quality contours are shown on the location map and the wind Chapter 4, Figure No. 4.5 and used for modeling should be provided. rose is also shown on the same map. Page No. 147. The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the

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location of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind roses showing predominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map. 21. The water requirement for the Project, Water requirement in this project site is 25 KLD. Water will be taken Chapter 2, Item No. 2.15.2 and its availability and source should be from existing water sources from nearby villages or tanker supplier. Page 57. furnished. A detailed water balance The details are incorporated in Chapter-2. should also be provided. Fresh water Total Water Requirement= 25 KLD requirement for the Project should be Dust Suppression and plantation= 16 KLD indicated. Plantation= 5.0 KLD Domestic Purpose= 4.0 KLD 22. Necessary clearance from the Water will be taken from existing water sources from hired Tankers so Chapter 2, Item No. 2.15.2 and Competent Authority for drawl of no new bore well will be dug up so necessary clearance from Page 57. requisite quantity of water for the Competent Authority are not required. Project should be provided. 23. Description of water conservation The project do not consume any process water except for drinking, Chapter 8, Item No. 8.5.3 and measures proposed to be adopted in the dust suppression & plantation. Plantation is proposed, which will Page no. 211. Project should be given. Details of increase the water holding capacity & help in recharging of ground rainwater harvesting proposed in the water. No artificial rainwater harvesting is proposed for the present Project, if any, should be provided. project. 24. Impact of the project on the water Surface Water Chapter 4, Item No. 4.5.2 and

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quality, both surface and groundwater No permanent infrastructure will be developed which may obstruct the Page No. 150-151. should be assessed and necessary river flow, the proposed Sand Minor Mineral mining will not be done in safeguard measures, if any required, rainy days hence there will not be any adverse impact on the surface should be provided. water. Ground Water The ground water quality will not be changed because mining activity will not intersect the ground water table as it is restricted to 3m depth only. Impact of the project on the water quality & its mitigation measures has been incorporated in Chapter-4 of final EIA/EMP report. 25. Based on actual monitored data, it may The maximum working depth of mining will be 3 m bgl while the Chapter 4, Item No. 4.5.2 and clearly be shown whether working will groundwater table exists at an average depth of 45-50 m bgl. So mining Page No. 150-151. intersect groundwater. Necessary data depth will be no intersecting the ground water table. Hence permission and documentation in this regard may is not required from CGWA. be provided. In case the working will Systematic diagram of mining depth also incorporated in Chapter-4. Chapter 4, Item No. 4.5.2.2 intersect groundwater table, a detailed and Page No. 151. Hydro Geological Study should be undertaken and Report furnished. Necessary permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working Water will be sourced from the hired tankers; hence permission from below ground water and for pumping of CGWA is not applicable. ground water should also be obtained

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and copy furnished.

26. Details of any stream, seasonal or There is no stream modification/ diversion. ---- otherwise, passing through the lease It is opencast mining of minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral located on area and modification /diversion the river bed and mining is permitted only up to depth of 3 meter; proposed, if any, and the impact of the hence there will be no stream diversion/ modifications. same on the hydrology should be brought out. 27. Information on site elevation, working Maximum Working Depth : 3m bgl Chapter 4, Item No. 4.5.2 and depth, groundwater table etc. Should be Ground water Table: 45-50 m bgl Page No. 150-151. provided both in AMSL and bgl. A Information about site elevation, working depth has been incorporated schematic diagram may also be in Chapter 4. provided for the same. Systematic diagram of mining depth also incorporated in Chapter-4. 28. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Progressive Green belt Development Plan have been incorporated in Chapter 4, Item No. 4.14 and Development Plan shall be prepared in Chapter 4 and Chapter 8 of Final EIA/EMP report. Page No. 156. Chapter 8, Item a tabular form (indicating the linear and No. 8.7.2 and Page No. 211- quantitative coverage, plant species and 212. time frame) and submitted, keeping in mind, the same will have to be executed up front on commencement of the project. 29. Impact on local transport infrastructure Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project has been Chapter 3, Item No. 3.10 and

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due to the Project should be indicated. assessed. There shall not be much impact on local transport. The level Page No. 99-108. Projected increase in truck traffic as a of service (LoS) value for the proposed mine is found ‘Good’ for SH-17, result of the Project in the present road SH-24, SH-26, & RJ SH-14. Hence, no adverse impacts on local network (including those outside the infrastructure are envisaged. Traffic density from the proposed mining Project area) should be worked out, activity has been incorporated in Chapter 3 of final EIA/EMP report. indicating whether it is capable of handling the incremental load. Traffic details data are mentioned in chapter-3. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government) should be covered. 30. Details of the onsite shelter and Adequate infrastructure & other facilities will be provided to mine Chapter 2, Item no. 2.13 and facilities to be provided to the mine worker. Information about onsite shelter and facilities for workers has Page No. 58-59. workers should be included in the EIA been incorporated in Chapter-2. report. 31. Conceptual post mining land use and Conceptual post mining Land use is incorporated in Chapter 2 & 4 of Chapter 2, Item No. 2.12 and Reclamation and Restoration of mined the Final EIA/EMP Report. Page No. 55-56. out areas (with plans and with adequate The land use of the lease area will remain same as the proposed activity Chapter 4, Item No. 4.14.2 and number of sections) should be given in is extraction of deposited Sand Minor Mineral from river bed which will Page no. 157 the EIA report. get replenished during succeeding monsoon season. Chapter 2, Item No. 2.9.1 and The amount of sediment regenerated every year derived hypothetically Page No. 46-51.

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by Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be around 234581.41 M. tons/yr for the proposed lease area. Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is around 15% every year. 32. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Plantation will be done along river banks and road side. Progressive Chapter 4, Item No. 4.14 and Development Plan shall be prepared in Green belt program details have been discussed in Chapter 4 & 8 of the Page No. 156. Chapter 8, Item a tabular form (indicating the linear and Final EIA/EMP Report. No. 8.7.2 and Page No. 211- quantitative coverage, plant species and Schedule of Plantation for the Five Years in tabular form is as follows: 212. time frame) and submitted, keeping in Schedule of Plantation for the Five Years mind, the same will have to be executed S Year of No. of Assumed Species Place of plantation No Plantation Sapling survival up front on commencement of the (80%) project. Phase-wise plan of plantation 1 I Yr. 1000 800 Neem, Along the roads in and compensatory afforestation should Pipal, school and public be charted clearly indicating the area to 2 II Yr. 1000 800 babul, building and other be covered under plantation and the Shisham, social forestry 3 III Yr. 1000 800 species to be planted. The details of sirish, programme in plantation already done should be 4 IV Yr. 1000 800 Gulmohar, consultation with Mango the Local given. 5 V Yr. 1000 800 Authorities and Forest Department. Total 5,000 4,000

Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan

33. Occupational Health impacts of the Details about, Occupational Health impacts , person protective Chapter 4, Item No. 4.13 and Project should be anticipated and the measures, pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical Page 155.

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proposed preventive measures spelt out examination schedules, management plan has been furnished in in detail. Details of pre-placement Chapter-4 of Final EIA report. Chapter 8, Item No. 8.9 and medical examination and periodical Page No. 202-204. medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP. 34. Public health implications of the Project Public health implication like respiratory disorder, noise induced Chapter 7, Item No. 7.1, Table and related activities for the population problems are major issues which will be addressed properly. Study has no. 7.1 and Page No. 204. in the impact zone should be been performed which includes to gain an understanding of the source, systematically evaluated and the identification of exposure pathway and determination of likely Chapter 8, Table No. 8.4 & 8.6 proposed remedial measures should be receptor. The impact will not be concentrated and confined to , Page No. 202 and 203-204 detailed along with budgetary particular zone. Periodic health camps will be undertaken under CSR respectively. allocations. activities in the villages. Details incorporated in Chapter 7. The budgetary allocation for public health implication is incorporated in Chapter 8 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. 35. Measures of socio economic significance Socio economic measures for the local people have been proposed Chapter 7, Item No. 7.1, Table and influence to the local community under the component of the Corporate Social Responsibility along with no. 7.1 and Page No. 204. proposed to be provided by the Project the budgetary allocation has been incorporated in Chapter 7 in Final Proponent should be indicated. As far as EIA report. possible, quantitative dimensions may Proposed project will provide the employment opportunity to the local be given with time frames for community hence project will have positive impact on the surrounding implementation. local community. An amount of Rs. 20 Lakhs is allocated for CSR activities. Detailed break

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up is incorporated in Chapter 7 of Final EIA/EMP Report.

36. Detailed environmental management Details of environment management plan are incorporated in Chapter Chapter 8, Page 196-204. plan to mitigate the environmental 8 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. Chapter 8, Item No. 8.9 and impacts which, should inter-alia include Details of occupational health impacts along with proposed mitigation Page 202-204. the impacts of change of land use, loss measures are incorporated in Chapter 4 of Final EIA/EMP Report. of agricultural and grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts besides other impacts specific to the proposed Project. 37. Public hearing points raised and Details of Public Hearing i.e points raised, commitment by the Project Chapter 6, Item No. 6.1 and commitment of the project proponent Proponent along with time bound action plan is incorporated in Page no. 171-199. on the same along with time bound Chapter 6 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. action plan to implement the same should be provided and also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project. 38. Details of litigation pending against the There is no litigation pending against the proposed project in any Court --- project, if any, with direction /order of Law. passed by any Court of Law against the project should be given.

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39. The cost of the project (capital cost and The costs of project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost Chapter 5, Item No. 5.6 and recurring cost) as well as the cost of EMP have been incorporated in Chapter-5. Page 170. towards implementation of EMP should Capital cost of the project is Rs. 75 lakh clearly be spelt out.  Cost for Environmental protection Measures are: Rs 20.50 lakh  Cost for Socio Economic Measures is Rs 20.0 lakh (As per demand) 40. Replenishment and drainage study from Details of Replenishment study is incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final Chapter 2, Item No. 2.9.1 and the reputed Institution. EIA/EMP Report. Page No. 46-51. The amount of sediment regenerated every year derived hypothetically by Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be around 234581.41 M. tons/yr for the proposed lease area. Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is around 15% every year. 41. Impact of mining activity on adjacent Due to safe mining depth there will be no impact on topography or Chapter 2, Table No. 2.1 and agricultural land with particular drainage of the study area. The ultimate land use shall remain the Page No. 40 reference to run off, soil erosion and same. Preoperational and post operational Land Use is incorporated in loss of top soil due to change in Chapter 4, Chapter 4, Item No. 4.14.2 and topography. Page No. 157.

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42. Details of Transportation of mined out Details regarding traffic study have been furnished in chapter-3 of Final Chapter 3, Item No. 3.10 and materials as per the Indian Road EIA report. The existing road is capable of handling this additional Page No. 99-108. Congress for both the ways (loaded as traffic due to these proposed mine. Hence there will not be any adverse well as unloaded trucks) load and its impacts on local transport infrastructure due to the proposed mines. impact on Environment.

43. Impact of all existing mining on the There are no existing mining activities within 10 km radius of the study Chapter 4, Item No. 4.14.2 and present land use in the study area. area. There will be no change in land use pattern. The details of existing Page No. 157. land use and land use after 5 years is incorporated in chapter 2 & 4 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. 44. Proper species specific Conservation The detailed list of fauna is incorporated in Chapter 3 of Final EIA/EMP Chapter 3, Item No. 3.12.2.2 plan for Schedule–I and II species dully Report. No Schedule I species was recorded during the site visit done and Page No. 121-123. approved by the Chief Wild Life Warden by Field Area Expert of Ecology & Biodiversity. Hence Conservation of the State Government. plan is not applicable for the proposed mining Project 45. Impact of mining on plankton. Not Applicable. As the mining will be carried out on the dry portion of -- the river bed and its paleo channels hence as such there will be no impact on the planktons.

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46. Details of mining activity to be provided Mining activity Block wise/ Year wise production/ Bench levels details -- w.r.t Block Wise/ Calendar wise/ Zone are incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. The details wise, as the MLA is having a long are also incorporated in Plate …. of Approved Mining Plan (Surface cum stretch. Geological Plans & Sections) 47. Details of gradient of river bed of at The project is proposed on river bed of Krishnawati. The gradient 0.82 Chapter 2, Table no. 2.4 and least 1 Km both in the upstream and m /km is incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. Page No. 51. downstream of the Proposed MLA. 48. Details of excavation schedule & The mining plan of the project site has been submitted to The Director Chapter 2, Item No. 2.10 and sequential mining plan to be indicated. Mines & Geology Haryana, , on 20.02.2015. Excavation Page No. 52-54. details are incorporated in Chapter no-2 49. Mining Plan shall be prepared carefully, Mining Plan is prepared by authorized RQP & it is approved by Mining Annexure II dividing lease area into manageable Department Haryana Government vide letter DMG/HY/Cont/MGR unit- blocks to ensure scientific and 3 /M.Plan/594 dated 20/02/2015 of Mines & Geology Department, systematic mining of minor minerals. Haryana Government. Copy enclosed as Annexure-II. Mining lease area having long stretch on riverbed is divided carefully in manageable blocks as shown in Surface cum Geological Plan & Year wise Development Plan enclosed with the Mining Plan. 50. The base line data shall be collected so Baseline data collected in 10 Km distance from the lease boundary Chapter 3, Item No. 3.7 as to represent the whole MLA. lease area as per CPCB norms which are representing the present (Ambient Air) Page 72-84), environmental condition of the whole mine lease area and the results Item No. 3.8 (Noise) Page 84- are incorporated in chapter-3 of Final EIA/ EMP Report. 89, Item No. 3.9 (Water), Page 89-99, Item No. 3.11 (Soil),

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Page No. 109-116. 51. Letter from the State Govt. of Forests The Mining Lease area does not involve any forest land. The land of the Annexure X Department that the MLA does not fall Mining lease area is Government land on the river bed of Krishnawati under forests land category. and this area is free from any reservation of forest department Haryana Government. Accordingly, letter is obtained from Divisional Forest Officer, Mahendergarh stating that the land does not comes under Reserve Forest, Protected Forests, area enclosed under 38 of IFA, 1927, under Aravalli Plantation and areas specifically closed under section 4&5of Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900. The Letter is enclosed as Annexure X. 52. Details of continuous monitoring A key plan showing monitoring location has been detailed in Chapter-3 Chapter 3, Figure No. 3.7 and stations to be established for carrying of final EIA/EMP report. Page No. 77. out monitoring in each block in the core zone area. 53. Disaster management plan Details are incorporated in Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 Chapter 4, Item No. 4.17 Page 160 and Chapter 6, Item No. 6.3 and Page No. 200-201.

54. Project Proponent shall enclose all the The monitoring was done by Vardan Envirolab (NABL accreditated Annexure V (Air), VI analysis/ testing reports of water, air, Lab- Certificate enclosed as Annexure V (Air), VI (Noise), VII(Water) (Noise), VII (Water) and VIII soil, noise etc. using the MoEF/NABL and VIII (Soil) ) (Soil) accredited laboratories. All the original All the analysis/ testing reports of water, air, soil, noise etc. using the

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analysis/ testing reports should be MoEF/NABL accredited laboratories have been included in the EIA available during appraisal of the project. report.

55. Details of outcome of the court case in The -- CWP No. 277700 of 2013 before the Hon'ble High Court did not restrain the auction proceedings and held Hon’ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana that the auctions may be held but it has also directed its as mentioned in the LoI letter issued by orders dated 17.12.2013 that the same shall be subject to- final the Mines & Geology Department of outcome of above said CWP. Accordingly, the acceptance /Lol was State Govt. of Haryana. issued to the outcome of said case. The said case is still pending before Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court for adjudication. 56. Necessary clearance from the Standing There is no forest or ecologically sensitive area within 10 km radius -- Committee of the National Board for study area, hence Necessary clearance from the Standing Committee of Wildlife should be obtained. the National Board for Wildlife is not required..

57. Excavation to be carried out up to a The Excavation will be done up to the depth of 3 m only. Details Chapter 2, Item No. 2.10 and maximum depth of 3 m in the river bed incorporated in Chapter 2 & 4. Page No. 52-54. and duly incorporated in mine plan.

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CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION

1.0 Preamble Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process used to identify the environmental, social & economic impacts of a project prior to decision making. It aims to predict environmental impacts at an early stage of project planning & design, find ways & means to reduce adverse impacts. By using EIA, both environmental & economic benefits can be achieved. By environmental effects prediction & mitigation, early benefits in project planning, protection of environment, optimum utilization of resources, thus saving overall time & cost of the project.

Rivers are the most important life sustaining system of nature and play a vital role in transport of sediment (material) from one place to other. Total quantity of material transported by rivers, a substantial part is detained within its channels and adjoining environments as fluvial deposits. River sand will not create any problem to riverine ecosystem as the quantity of mining well within the replenishment limits. To cope with the ecosystem systematic and scientific mining is necessary with a certain depth from surface of river channel. Quarrying of river sand is an important economic activity in India as well as in the state of Haryana. Haryana has varying topographic features though a major part of the state is dominated by ephemeral rivers. River sand plays a crucial role to the construction industries and infrastructure projects used as a basic raw material in mortars and concrete.

M/s Om Minerals, through Sh Sunil Mittal H.No. 1, Sector-15, Sonipat was the highest bidder (11.51 Crores) for sand quarries of Mahendergarh Unit III, area 364.54 Ha for which auction was held on 03-01-14. for Sand Mining at Krishnawati river at Villages Shahbajpur, Lujota, Naulaija, , Jainpur, Mosampur, Biharipur, Antri, Nangal kaliya, Sirohi Bahali, Nangalpipa, Akabarpur Sirohi, Totaheri, Dhani Bhathota, Mandi, Kojinda, Patikra of Tehsil Narnaul and District Mahendergarh, (Haryana). The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om Minerals on 3rd January 2014 for 9 years by Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter No. Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-3/2013/147 dated Chandigarh, the 03.01.2014 (Annexure I)under Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of illegal Mining rules, 2012 framed under section 15 of Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act 1957) for 9 years within effect from grant of EC. In the LOI it has been said that the contractor shall deposit monthly an additional amount equal to 10% of the due contract money along

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As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 this project falls under Category “A” or Activity- 1 (a), therefore this project requires Environmental Clearance from MoEF, New Delhi.

It is in this context, Form-I and Pre-Feasibility Report has been submitted to Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi on 24/02/2014 requesting for issue of “Terms of Reference” (ToR). The ToR presentation was held on 30.04.2014 before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of Honourable MoEF, Govt of India. Subsequently the ToR was issued on dated 11-06-2014 by Honourable MoEF vide letter no. J-11015/87/2014-IA-II (M) (Enclosed as Part I of Final EIA/EMP report). The lessee has submitted Draft EIA report for conducting public hearing to Haryana Pollution Control Board. Accordingly Haryana Pollution Control Board has conducted public Hearing on 17-12-2014 and a copy of the public hearing minutes and compliance of the management on the issues raised during public hearing is attached as Chapter-6 in Final EIA/EMP

We are herewith submitting the copy of Final EIA Report prepared by M/s. Vardan Environet along with a soft copy Questionnaire and approved mining plan with a soft copy in PDF format, incorporating the Proceedings of the Public Consultation and our response to the issues raised during the Public Consultation. Vardan EnviroNet has collected one season baseline data from 1st March, 2014 to 31st May, 2014 and October 2014.

This report furnishes the details of Site location, Description of the project, prevailing baseline status w.r.t Air Environment, Water Environment, Noise Environment, Land environment, Biological Environment and Socio-economic Environment. This report also helps in identification of the environmental impacts and suggesting mitigation measures to be followed during Operation of the project as part of Environmental Management Plan (EMP). This report also acts as guidance manual for the proponent for following the EMP and for adopting post project Environmental Monitoring Program as per statutory norms.

1.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

1.1.1 Identification of the Project

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Name of the Project: Minor Mineral (River sand) (ML Area – 364.54 Hect.) for production of 16, 00, 000 MTPA. Location of the Project: Tehsil- Narnaul Dist. Mahendergarh (Haryana)

1.1.2 Identification of Project Proponent

Applicant: M/s Om Minerals Sh. Sunil Mittal H.No. 1, Sector-15 Sonipat, Haryana 1.2 Lease Status The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om Minerals on 3rd January 2014 for 9 years by Director, Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter no. Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit- 3/2013/147 over an area of 364.54 Ha in Tehsil Narnaul District Mahendergarh, Haryana for mining of Sand (Minor Mineral). Lease Period: 9 Years Project Area: 364.54 ha land free from forest & agricultural land and available for mining. 1.3 Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of the Project Table1.1 Brief Description of the Project S. No. PARTICULARS DETAILS A. Nature & Size of the Project Sand (Minor Mineral) (ML Area – 364.54 Ha.) available for mining for production capacity of 16,00,000 MTPA B. Location Name of Village Khasra Number Shahbajpur 91 to 94 Lujota 70 to 72 Naulaija 55 to 58 Nangal Choudhary 79, 80, 82 Jainpur 58 Mosampur 21, 22 Biharipur 56/1 Antri 61 to 63 Nangal kaliya 90, 91, 93/3, 94, 95, 23/1, 23/2 Sirohi Bahali 182, 183 Nangalpipa 47 to 51, 53 to 55 Akabarpur Sirohi 44 to 54, 56 to 59 Totaheri 50, 51, 57 to 64 Dhani Bhathota 83, 86, 87, 173 to 187 Mandi 88 Kojinda 56, 57 Patikra 123 to 125

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Tehsil Narnaul District Mahendergarh State Haryana Coordinates Lat/Long: 27°51'49.5"N , 76°04'28.21"E Lat/Long: 28°02'53.03"N , 76°08'29.32"E Toposheet No. H43W4, 54A/1, G43D13 C. Lease Area Details Lease Area 364.54 Ha Type of Land River Bed Topography Undulating Site Elevation Range Ranges from 309 to 330.20 mRL D. Cost Details Cost of the project 75 Lacs Cost for EMP 20.50 Lacs Cost of CSR 20 Lacs E. Details of Environmental Setting

Ecological Sensitive Areas Only some Reserve Forests and Protected Forests are present in (National Park, Wild Life the study area which are as follows: Sanctuary, Biosphere  Narnaul R.F. (1.8 km in NW) Reserve, Reserve/ Protected  Rasulpur R.F. (7 km in W) Forest etc.) within 10 km  Balupura P.F. (2.9 km in SW) radius  Baneti P.F. (3.3 km in S)  Mina ka Nangal P.F. (6.0 km in SW)  Kharju P.F. (7.2 km in SW) Archaeological Important None within 10 km radius of the project Place Nearest Town Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km W Nearest major city with Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km. 200000 population Nearest Railway Station Narnaul (Western Railway – Phulera Section) – 3 km Nearest National Highway SH-14 (10 km) Nearest Airport IGI Airport New Delhi (113 km) in NE direction Seismic Zone Zone IV (Source: Site visit and Pre-feasibility Report)

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Figure 1.1: Key Plan showing the Environmental Settings of the Study area along with the Coordinates of Mine Lease area

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1.4 Location and Accessibility The mining lease area spread over 364.54 Ha. is situated at Tehsil- Narnaul, District Mahendergarh (Haryana). All villages in Haryana are connected by roads and electric power supply. The mine site is approachable from SH-14 & SH-26, contract area lies on 1km East of Mahendergarh. Mineral will be transported by Truck/Dumper from mine site to end user. The Nearest Railway station is at Narnaul at a distance 3 km., nearest highway is SH-14 (10 km E) and SH-26 (Crossing the river). The nearest Airport is IGI Airport at a distance of 113 km. The project area is completely outside of any restricted or protected area by any State or Central Government. The roads are wide enough to permit easy passage of Trucks, Tractors, and Trolleys etc.

1.4.1 Basic Amenities  Police Station: The nearest police station is at Nangal Chaudhary and Narnaul.  Post Office: The nearest post office is in the village of Mahendergarh. The telephone facilities are also available at Mahendergarh.  Medical Facilities: - The nearest hospital is situated at Narnaul and Nangal Chaudhary..  Availability of water: - Water for drinking purpose is brought from nearby village. The water of hand pump and well located nearby area has potable & drinkable quality, the villagers and habitants and labors have been using this water since long period. Water required for dust suppression will also supplied from the well by Water tanker brought on hire basis.  Electricity: - Electrical supply is available in all nearby villages.  Educational Facilities: - Most of the nearby villages have secondary schools and for higher education institutes are available at Narnaul and Nangal Chaudhary.  Mode of transportation of Mineral: - Mineral Sand will be transported by hired trucks. Loaded trucks will travel on Kuccha road made for plying of trucks. Such temporary road will provide access to the river bed and the movement of loaded trucks. As the lease area stretches in a length of around 20 km, working will be carried out in all the villages but in 4 villages at a time. Each village has its outlet meeting the tar road on the nearby villages and from where the mineral is sent to various destinations. Similarly, mineral will be transported on the other side through approach roads which finally merge with tar roads for final destinations.  River/ Canal: - Krishnawati river originates from the wast patan Dokan & Nimkathana hills area of Siker district. This river traverses NE direction.  Other Relevant information: - Banking and all other essential infrastructural facilities are available at Mahendergarh.

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1.5 Scope of Study The scope of the study includes a detailed characterization of the environment in an area of 10 km. radius of the Mine Lease Area for various environmental parameters like Air, Water, Noise, Land, biological and Socio-economic aspects.

1.5.1 Data Generation

The EAC of MoEF was informed during the ToR presentation on 29.04.14 that study was started from March 2014 as per standard model ToR and copy of letter to Director, MoEF (Mining) by applicant is enclosed as Annexure III. The data has been generated by M/s Vardan Environet in accordance with the requirement of statutory agencies from March 2014 to May 2014 and October 2014 in view of compliance of ToR issued by MoEF dated 11-06-2014. The monitoring and testing has been done as per the guidelines of MoEF and the IS standards.

1.5.2 Data Collection

The EIA study is being done for the core zone of mine lease and buffer zone (10 km distance from the lease boundary), both of which comprise the study area. . The field survey for the collection of the baseline data commenced from March 2014 to May 2014 (one season) i.e. pre monsoon and October 2014(post monsoon season) to collect data related to air, water, noise, geology, flora, fauna, forest types and ecological parameters including soil types. The following data, through field survey and other sources, has been collected by Vardan Envirolab team, for preparing the EIA/EMP for the proposed mining area with related facilities. I. Details of wild fauna and flora within a distance of 10 km from the project site and information about forests, if any. II. Eco-sensitive places, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves within 10 km distance from the lease boundary. III. Physical environment (Air, Water, Soil, & noise) baseline data and Traffic density/Survey on road. IV. Major industries within 10 km distance from the lease boundary. V. Religious places / historical monuments and tourist places within 10 km distance from the lease boundary. VI. Land use pattern within core zone and buffer zone (10 km distance from the lease boundary) based on Survey of India Toposheet map, ground truthing and satellite image. VII. Demography and Socio-economic based on last available Census data for entire study area. VIII. Relevant meteorological data, for previous decades from Indian Meteorological Department

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(IMD) and primary data IX. Study of present environmental protection and mitigation measures in nearby operating similar projects, if any. X. Identification of water bodies, hills, roads etc. within 10 km distance from the lease boundary.

1.5.3 Preparation of EIA

The EIA includes the following details: 1) Study of the reports like Geological report, Pre-Feasibility report (PFR) or mining plan made available by the client. 2) Present Environmental Setting 3) Identification, prediction and evaluation of Anticipated Environmental Impact due to the proposed mine and related facilities. The environmental impacts would be anticipated in core and buffer zone on:  Topography and drainage  Climate  Water quality (Surface/Ground)  Hydro-geological Regime  Air quality  Noise Levels  Soil Quality  Flora and Fauna  Traffic density survey  Land-Use  Socio-Economic Conditions  Habitat  Health, culture, human environment including public health, occupational health and safety  Sensitive Places/Historical Monuments.

This Final EIA Report is prepared in accordance with the Term of Reference issued by Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF, New Delhi vide letter No. J-11015/87/2014-IA.II (M) dated 11.06.2014, incorporating the minutes of Public Hearing held on 17-12-2014 and compliance on the issues raised during public hearing.

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CHAPTER-2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT

The proposed project is for mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) by Open cast semi-mechanized method in 364.54 Ha. in Tehsil-Narnaul, Distt- Mahendergarh, Haryana along the river Krishnawati.

2.2 Need for the Project Minor mineral sand is mainly consumed in construction works in infrastructure & housing industries and development projects. Virtually there is no construction or infrastructure building work is possible without this minor mineral, hence the same can be assumed to be the back bone of the infrastructural growth of India. The Sand extracted are in high demand at the local market for real estate and infrastructure industry. This project will also provide employment to local people helping them earn livelihood.

2.3 Location of the Project

The mining lease area is located on river Krishnawati at Tehsil- Narnaul District - Mahendergarh (Haryana). The lease area falls in the Survey of India Toposheet No. H43W4, 54A/1, G43D13 STATE DISTRICT TEHSIL TOPOSHEET NO. AREA Haryana Mahendergarh Narnaul H43W4, 54A/1, 364.54 Ha. G43D13

LATITUDE 27°51’49.5”N 28°02’53.03”N LONGITUDE 76°04’28.21”E 76°08’29.32” E

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Figure 2.1 Location Map of the Project Site

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2.4 Size/Magnitude of the Project The lessee has proposed to undertake mining activity over a Mining lease of 364.54 Ha. with proposed production capacity of 16, 00,000 MTPA or 0.8 million m3 of Sand (Minor Mineral). The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om Minerals on 3rd January, 2014 for 9 years by Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter No. Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit- 3/2013/147. The mining plan was approved by Director, Mines & Geology Haryana vide letter no DMG/HY/Cont./MGR Unit-3/M.Plan/594 dated 20.02.2015(Enclosed as Annexure II.) Mining operation will be taken up after obtaining EC from MoEF & CTE from HSPCB.

MINING The method of mining proposed is by open cast Semi Mechanized system of working. The width of the benches would in no case be less than the height of the bench. Benches of 3m height and width around 20.0 m have been planned. The mining will be started from edge of the mineralized area. The Required Barrier along the Mining lease boundary shall be kept 7.5 m.

Table 2.1 Details of Mining

S. No. Particulars Details 1. Method of Mining Opencast semi mechanized mining (No drilling & blasting) 2. Mineable reserves 1,56,65,590 MT 3. Proposed production 16,00,000 MTPA or 0.8 million m3 4. Elevation Range of the mine site From 309 to 330.20 m RL 5. Depth Riverbed- 3m from river bed level 6. Bench width (Average) Around 20 m which is more than the height of the bench. 7. Bench slope 450 8. Total excavated Area at end of 5th 160.00 Hect. year 9. Area Backfilled at the end of the Excavated area will get replenished naturally during mine the subsequent heavy raining/flooding in river bed. 10 Validity of lease 9 Years

11 No. of working days per anum 280

12 Total Cost of the Project Rs 75 lakh

2.5 TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AREA It is a River Sand (Minor Mineral) Project. The general elevation of the bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20 m RL and 309 mRL in the extreme north end of lease area.

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2.6 Geology 2.6.1 Regional Geology Regionally the area belongs to the Alwar series of Delhi Super group. The regional stratigraphic sequence in district is as follows:

Table 2.2: Geological Succession Ajabgarh series Biotite-schist, Phyllites, Quartzites and Impure Biotic Limestone and Calciphyres. Delhi System Alwar series Quartzites, Arkose, Conglomerates and Mica-schists with bedded lavas. Rialo series Rialo Limestone and Rialo Marble, Quartzites

The different formation of the area belongs to Alwar Series of Delhi Super group. 2.6.2 Local Geology

The litho units encountered in the riverbed and surrounding areas are the river born sediments brought and deposited in the flood plains by River Krishnawati. The sediments are river borne and has deposited in the riverbed. The size of the sediments towards the source i.e. host rock is course and at the tail end of the river the grain size is reduced to smaller sizes resulted in the formation of clay beds. The following sequences have been observed in the area.  Soil/Alluvium  Sand Sand and silt are deposited in the middle of the river whereas fine sand and soil are deposited at the fringe of the riverbanks. Soil/Alluvium varying in thickness from 1-4 m constitutes the top horizons in the area suitable for agriculture. Krishnawati River meanders through the area exposing the alluvium and soil at the banks. Sand is found in the river bed. Thickness of Sand is more than 10 meters. This bed remains dry for major part of the year and water flows only during the rainy season. The Sand exposed in the river bed and surrounding area is the product of the deposition of the sediments brought and deposited in the flood plains of River Krishnawati. These sediments are of recent geological formation. The litho-units exposed within the river and surrounding areas have formed as water borne sediments brought by flood water during rainy season every year and deposited in river bed. Geological map and section are enclosed as Plate-03 of Approved Mining Plan.

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Figure 2.2: Geomorphology of District Mahendergarh

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2.7 Physiography & Drainage There are two rivers namely Krishnawati and Chandrawati which passing through the district. Krishnawati River is originated from the hillocks of Nimkathana Tehsil of . Dohan is originated from the Wast Dokan protected forest area where as the Donger Nala is originated from the Khetri and Bansiyal protected forest area. Both these nalas merge near the Beharipur village and after that it is called Chandrawati River. The general elevation of the Krishnawati river bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20 m RL and 309 m RL in the extreme north end of lease area. The rivers remained dry except during rainy days. Physiographicaly the district consists of flat and level plain interrupted from place to place by cluster of sand dunes, isolated hillock and rocky ridges. A few isolated rocky ridges elevated sharply from the plain occur in the south central portion of the district. The lease area is river bed of Krishnawati. The lease area does not have any water body. These are dry nalas in which water flows during rains for a short duration, otherwise they remain dry for the rest of the months. The rain water from these nalas drains towards Narnaul and Mahendergarh.

Details of Site Elevation: (TOR# 27) River Bed Lowest Elevation Highest Elevation Working Depth Ground (m AMSL) (m AMSL) (in meters) Water Table

Krishnawati 309 m RL 330.20 m RL 3 m bgl 45-50 m bgl

2.8 Exploration & Reserves The reserves of Sand were estimated as follows:

2.8.1 Methods of Reserves Estimation  Survey was conducted in the proposed area of Krishnawati River bed as per the area allocated in different village, vide list given by DMG, Haryana. This is the basic document provided by the authorities. Khasra plan was provided by the applicant.  Following special conditions which are applicable for excavation of minor mineral(s) from river beds in order to ensure safety of river-beds, structures and the adjoining areas are considered while calculating the reserves of these areas: (i) No mining would be permissible in a river bed up to a distance of five times of the span of a bridges on up-stream side and ten times the span of such bridge on downstream side, subject to a minimum of 250 m. on the upstream side and 500 m. on the downstream side,

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(ii) There shall be maintained an un-mined block of 50 m width after every block of 1000meters over which miming is undertaken or at such distance as may be directed by the director or any officer authorized by him; (iii) The maximum depth of mining in the river bed shall not exceed three meter from the un- mined bed level at any point in the time with proper bench formation. (iv) Mining shall be restricted within the central 3/4th width of the river/rivulet; (v) In case of areas permitted for excavation outside river/rivulets i.e. areas adjoining to river/rivulets, no mining shall be permissible in an area up to a width of 500 m. from the active edges of embankments in case of river , 250 m in case of Tangri, Yamuna and Ghaggar and 100m on either side of all other river/rivulets. (vi) Any other condition, as may be required by the Irrigation Department of the state from time to time for river bed mining in consolation with the Mines and Geology A safety margin of 2 m shall be maintained above the ground water table while undertaking mining and no mining operations shall be permissible below this level unless a specific permission is obtained from the competent authority in this behalf. Further the depth of excavation of mineral shall not 9m at any point of time. (vii) In respect of “Sand Units”, the contractor shall restrict the quarrying operations to maximum four villages of the unit at any point of time during subsistence of the contract. The contractor shall have a right to change the site at any time, during the subsistence of the contract, on settlement of compensation with the land owners of new site of the block from where he intend to extract sand but ceiling of maximum four villages shall be adhered to strictly and such change of site shall be intimated to the director or any officer authorized by him in this behalf.  The contractor shall not undertake any mining operations in the area granted on mining contract without obtaining requisite permission from the competent authority as required for undertaking mining operations under relevant laws.  There are bridges and anicuts exist in the lease area. They provide a way for transportation of mineral also. Safety zone on upstream side and downstream side been provided depending upon the length of the bridges/anicuts as a measure of safeguard. No working will be extended in this zone.  Metaled roads pass through the lease area. A safety zone of 50m on each side of roads is earmarked. In this zone no activities will be conducted.  A barrirer of 7.5 m width will be left from the lease boundary, if falling in the river bed

Mineral reserves are calculated up to 3m depth from existing river bed:

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All reserves are proved reserve. Details are given as below: For estimation the reserve of sand the following Parameters are considered as follows: 1. The reserves are calculated on the basis of established width, thickness and strike length/influence of the mineralized formation in the area. 2. The entire reserves of sand up to the depth of 3.0m are calculated for river bed area. 3. The bulk density of sand is considered 2.0

Table 2.3: Total Proved Reserve

Name of Quarries Area in Area in Sq. Total proved Geological Mineable reserve @ Hectares m reserve MT=Area x Depth x 75% mineable BD

Shahbajpur 15.50 155000 930000 697500

Lujota 19.60 196000 1176000 882000

Naulaija 21.67 216700 1300200 975150

Nangal Chaudhary 9.00 90000 540000 405000

Jainpur 3.60 36000 216000 162000

Mosampur 6.10 61000 366000 274500

Biharipur 3.10 31000 186000 139500

Antri 3.60 36000 216000 162000

Nangal Kaliya 77.22 772200 4633200 3474900

Sirohi Bahali 11.75 117500 705000 528750

Nangalpipa 54.56 545600 3273600 2455200

Akbarpur Sirohi 24.60 246000 1476000 1107000

Totaheri 13.00 130000 780000 585000

Dhani Bhathota 58.56 585600 3513600 2635200

Mandi(Shahpur 7.32 73200 439200 329400 Avval)

Kojinda 15.36 153600 921600 691200

Patikra 2000 200000 1200000 900000 Total 17 364.54 3645400 21872400 16404300 (Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive mine closure Plan)

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PROVED RESERVE AS PER UNFC CODE (111) Total geological reserve= 2,18,72,400 MT Blocked reserve as per UNFC code (211 & 222) a. Safety zone for embankment = 99960 Tonne b. Roads = 507500 Tonne c. Bridges = 131250 Tonne d. 25% of total mineable reserve = 5468100 Tonne e. Total blocked reserve = 6206810 Tonne Mineable reserve : A – B 2,18,72,400 – 6206810 =1,56,65,590 Tonnes Targated Production: 16,00,000,MT per Year

2.9 REPLENISHMENT POTENTIAL OF MINERAL The mineral is a minor mineral i.e. Sand Minor Mineral which replenishable by the natural process of sedimentation and deposition. The replenishment study has been made to estimate the total replenishment of the Sand Minor Mineral as follows:

2.9.1 REPLENISHMENT STUDY

Krishnawati river originates from the wast Patan Dokan and Nimkathana hills areas of Siker district. The highest elevation of the Dokan Protected forest hills is 780 m amsl. This river traverses NE direction. A masonry dam is constructed near Rajpura Kachreda about 20 km NE of Nimkathana where water is retained and rest of the excess water is released in the river. This river further meanders through the country rocks of villages Hasampur, Chajja Ka Nangal, Jhamas, Rampura, Dilpura and finally enters into Haryana near village Bedanti. It further goes North direction via villages Nangal Kalia,Akbarpur etc and passes near east end of Narnaul town and finally goes towards Kanina. The total span of the river is more than 100 kms. The general elevation of the river bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20m RL and 309m RL in the extreme north end of lease area. River sediment is transported based on the strength of the flow that carries it and its own size, volume, density and shape. Stronger flows will increase the lift and drag on the particle, causing it to rise, while larger or denser particles will be more likely to fall through the flow. Rivers and streams carry sediment in their flows. This sediment can be in a variety of locations within the flow, depending on the balance between the upwards velocity on the particle (drag and lift forces), and the settling velocity of the particle.

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If the upwards velocity is approximately equal to the settling velocity, sediment will be transported downstream entirely as suspended load. If the upward velocity is much less than the settling velocity, but still high enough for the sediment to move (see Initiation of motion), it will move along the bed as bed load by rolling, sliding and satiating (jumping up into the flow, being transported a short distance then settling again). If the upwards velocity is higher than the settling velocity, the sediment will be transported high in the flow as wash load. The study results indicate the average replenishment rate of bed load material: Replenishment Study Calculation & Replenishment Capacity S. No Factors 1 River Krishanwati 2 Gradient of the River 0.82 3 Annual Average 499 mm Rainfall

2.9.2 SEDIMENT YIELD

Dandy & Bolton formula for calculation of sediment yield

The Dandy Bolton formula is often used to check whether the sedimentation yield exceeds the replenishment rate but the whole question is whether there is adequate monitoring of the river basin, the answer is no as hydrological stations are sparsely spread. The formula uses catchment area and mean annual runoff as key determinants to give a yield value. It does not differentiate in basin wide smaller streams and their characteristics. Sediment Yield versus Drainage Area Dandy & Bolton studied sedimentation data from about 1500 reservoirs, ponds and sediment detention basins. In developing their formulas, they used data from about 800 of these reservoirs with drainage areas greater than or equal to 1 square mile. The smaller watersheds those of drainage area less than 1 mile square were excluded because of their large variability of sediments yield, reflecting the diverse effects of soils, local terrain, vegetation, land use and agricultural practices. For drainage areas between 1 and 30,000 sqm Dandy & Bolton found that the annual sediment yield per unit area was inversely related to the 0.16 power of the drainage area: In which S= sediment yield in tons per square mile per year; SR= Reference sediment yield corresponding to a 1 sqm drainage area, equal to 1645 tons per year; A= Drainage area in square miles; & AR= reference drainage area (1 mile square).

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Sediment Yield versus Mean Annual Runoff Dandy and Bolton studied sedimentation data from 505 reservoirs having mean annual runoff data. Annual sediment yield per unit area was shown to increase sharply as mean annual runoff Q increased from 0 to 2 in. Thereafter, for mean annual runoff from 2 to 50 in. annual sediment yield per unit area decreased exponentially. Dandy and Bolton made a set of equations to express sediment yield in terms of drainage area and mean annual runoff. For run off less than 2 inches (Q < 2 in) S=1280*(Q)0.46*[1.43-0.26 Log(A)] For run off more than 2 inches (Q > 2 in): S= 1965*(e-0.055*Q)*[1.43-0.26 Log(A)] Where: S = Sediment yield (tons/mi2/yr) Q = Mean Annual runoff (inch) A = Net drainage area (mi2) 2.9.3 SAND MINOR MINERAL BUDGETING Determining the Sand Minor Mineral budget for a particular stream reach requires site-specific topographic, hydrologic and hydraulic information. This information is used to determine the amount of Sand Minor Mineral that can be removed from the area without causing undue erosion or degradation, either at the site or at a nearby location, upstream or downstream. In-channel or near- channel Sand Minor Mineral-and-gravel mining changes the sediment budget, and may result in substantial changes in the channel hydraulics. These interventions can have variable effects on aquatic habitat, depending on the magnitude and frequency of the disturbance, mining methods, particle-size characteristics of the sediment, the characteristics of riparian vegetation, and the magnitude and frequency of hydrologic events following the disturbance. Temporal and spatial responses of alluvial river systems are a function of geomorphic thresholds, feedbacks, lags, upstream or downstream transmission of disturbances, and geologic/physiographic controls. Minimization of the negative effects of Sand Minor Mineral-and-gravel mining requires a detailed understanding of the response of the channel to mining disturbances. Decisions on where to mine, how much and how often require the definition of a reference state, i.e., a minimally acceptable or agreed-upon physical and biological condition of the channel. Present understanding of alluvial systems is generally not sufficient to enable the prediction of channel responses quantitatively and with confidence; therefore, reference states are difficult to determine. Still, a general knowledge of fluvial processes can provide guidelines to minimize the detrimental effects of mining. Well-documented cases and related field data are required to properly assess physical, biological, and economic tradeoffs.

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Calculation of Annual Sediment Deposition at the Place of Mining The Dandy – Bolton Equations were used to calculate annual sediment deposition. These equations include all types of sediment yield (sheet and rill Erosion, gully Erosion, channel Bed and bank erosion and mass movement). Annual sediment deposition is accomplished by taking the converted dimensionless ratio flow-duration curve and multiplying increments/duration of time in days by the sediment yield associated with that flow. The calculation of catchment area is based on SRTM data processed using ARCGIS software.

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Fig: 2.3 Watershed Map of the Study Area

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Table 2.4: Calculation & Replenishment Capacity

Calculation & Replenishment Capacity S. No Factors Probable Replenishment 1 River Krishnawati 2 Catchment Area 766.25 KM2 3 Gradient of the River 0.82 4 Average Annual Runoff 2 – 50 inch 5 *Sediment yield Formula Sediment yield= 234581.41 For Q < 2 in: M Tonnes/year S = 1280 Q0.46 [1.43-0.26 log (A)] For Q > 2 in: S = 1965 e -0.055Q [1.43-0.26 log (A)] Here: Q (in) = Mean Annual run off = 2 to 50 inch A (mi2) = Catchment Area= 766.25 km2 Sediment yield S= (51M. tonnes /yr) S= 1965 e-0.055x27.24[1.43 – 0.26 log (780)] S = 234581.41 M Tonnes/year *source:- Calculation of sediment yield by the Dandy-Bolton formula

The area 2000 Km2 is representing the catchment area of the Krishnawati River and its tributaries present in Narnaul Tehsil of Mahendergarh District. Thus, about 234581.41 M. tons/year sediment will be regenerated every year in the catchment area as replenishment against the mined out quantities.

2.9.4 Replenishment with Service of Production The maximum annual production is 16, 00,000 MTPA. The amount of sediment regenerated every year derived hypothetically by Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be around 234581.41 M. tons/year for the proposed lease area. Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is around 15% every year. The hypothetical derivation of replenishment data is not supported by any ground evidence as the same can be derived only after annual study due to inconsistent rains in Haryana. The derived replenishment data is based on macro-watershed data taken from satellite imagery with sample ground truthing and annual average rainfall. The data derived is based on SRTM 30 m resolution processed using ARCGIS software with linear and resolution factors affecting the derivation.

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2.10 MINING METHODOLOGY Mining is proposed up to 3.0m in river bed River bed mining is for extracting sand from River bed. As per Haryana Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2012 extraction is limited to 3.0m depth only in river bed. Lease area allotted is 364.54 ha. In district Mahendragarh. Light weight excavators/JCB will be deployed for extraction. Mineral will be removed in 3.0m layer only forming one bench. This is as per the digging depth of the equipment. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 20 tons capacity. There will be no OB or waste generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. Bench will advanced parallel to the banks of the river. Height of bench will be 3.0m. width of the bench will be around 20.0 m. working will be restricted within the lease area/Khasra as per the Mining Department. Mining activities will be carried out in a manner so that there is no obstruction to the movement of water flow, if any, during rainy season. The bench will be in the form of slice/strips parallel to the banks of the river. Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers/trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20. However movement of trucks after mineral loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to tar roads. Every block will have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways. No processing of mineral will be done.  The method of mining will be opencast, semi mechanized.  Light weight excavator will be used for loading of minerals in tippers/dumpers,  No OB/waste material will be produced in river bed. No drilling blasting is required as the mineral is loose oin nature.  Proper benching of 3.0m height will be maintained in river bed.  Roads will pre properly made and sprayed by water for suppression of dust.  Extraction activates will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream side. This will not obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in the river course.

2.10.1 Production for the first five years: In this mining lease area only 261.09 ha out of 364.54 ha area is available for mining. As per Terms of Reference approved by MoEF the production capacity of Sand mining is 16, 00,000 MTPA. This is a new lease area allotted to the applicant. Future production programme has been planned as per the details given below: Production programme (Plate no. 4) Lease has been allotted for a period of 9 years only. Lease area consist of 364.54 ha area in 17 villages in a total stretch of 20 km. Out of which about 103.45 ha area is under restricted zone.

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About 261.09 ha area is free from restriction and the mining is proposed in this area only. Mining is proposed in all the revenue villages but applicant can work only four villages at a time. Daily production proposed= 5715 MT Production Programme is 286 Trips/Day @ 20 Ton per Trip from River Working days have been taken as 280 days per annum Projected production per year= 280x5715= 16,00,000 MT or 0.8 million m3

Table showing Daily, Monthly and Year wise Production from River bed quarries Table 2.5: Five years proposed production details S.N. Name Trips/da 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Area Total of y@20 put lease quarry tons/tri to area p use 53vaila per ble for year mining (ha) (ha) 1 Total 286 16,00,000 16,00,000 16,00,000 16,00,000 16,00,000 32 261.09 block

Name of Trips per day Yearly Area put to Total lease Sub block Quarries @ 20 production use per year area (ha) MT/trip in tons (ha) Shahbajpur 10 56000 0.94 15.50 1 Lujota 15 84000 2.0 19.60 Naulaija 15 84000 2.0 21.67 Nangal 8 44000 0.75 9.00 Chaudhary Jainpur 2 11000 0.2 3.60 Mosampur 5 28000 0.5 6.10 Biharipur 3 16800 0.3 3.10 2 Antri 3 16800 0.3 3.60 Nangal Kaliya 55 308400 7.0 77.22 Sirohi Bahali 10 56000 1.00 11.75 Nangalpipa 45 252000 5.0 54.56

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Akbarpur 20 112000 1.9 24.60 Sirohi Totaheri 10 56000 1.0 13.00 3 Dhani 52 291000 5.50 58.56 Bhathota Mandi 6 33000 0.50 7.32 4 (Shahpur Avval) Kojinda 12 67000 1.11 15.36 Patikra 15 84000 2.0 20.00 286 1600000 32 364.54 (Source: Approved Mining Plan & mine closure plan) Details showing estimation of production of mineral during next 5 year given below: Table 2.6: Year wise annual Programme of Mining for next 5 Years Year Production Overburden waste (MT) First 16,00,000 Nil Second 16,00,000 Nil

Third 16,00,000 Nil

Fourth 16,00,000 Nil

Fifth 16,00,000 Nil (Source: Approved Mining Plan & mine closure plan)

It is proposed to work the deposit for winning the sand minor minerals by open cast semi mechanized method of mining. The mining is proposed by working in different blocks of Mahendergarh unit-3 by forming proper benches of 3m height. The year wise mine development has been proposed from top to bottom, so that at the last stage almost complete area will be worked to recover maximum mineral and the area will be replenished by working in different blocks.

2.10.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

Mining is proposed up to 3.0m in river bed. The method of mining proposed is by open cast semi mechanized system of working. No drilling & blasting is required. Benches of 3m height and around 20 m width have been planned. Mine lease area will be worked in blocks for ease of operation. Thickness of the bench is limited to 3 m in two

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sub benches of 1.5 m each only in river bed and width will be more than the height of the bench. River bank side will be protected by working in ¾ part of middle of the river. Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers/trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20. The required barrier along the Mining lease boundary shall be kept 7.5 m. Mining activity will not be carried within 45 m from the bridges, roads, ani-cuts and similar permanent structures. No mineral beneficiation will be carried out at the site. The following machinery is proposed to be deployed at mines: S.No Machine Capacity Nos Remark 1. JCB cum loaders 0.9 to 1.2 m3 8 On hire 2. Dumpers 20 tones 50 On hire 3. Water tanker 4000 Liters 4 On hire 4. Light vehicles - 4 On hire 5. Maintenance van - 1 On hire (Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive mine closure Plan)

Figure2. 4 Process Flow Chart of River Bed Mining (Source: Approved Mining Plan)

2.11 Transportation Mineral river sand will be transported by hired trucks. Light weight excavators/JCB will be deployed for extraction. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 20 tons capacity. Movement of trucks after mineral loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to tar roads. Every block will have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways from where the mineral is sent to various destinations. 2.12 CONCEPTUAL PLAN Mine lease area will be worked in blocks for ease of operation. However, as the digging depth will be restricted to 3 m. this will be further replenished during rainy season. Blocks will be worked

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systematically as the width is limited while length is much more. Sequence of working has been shown on Plate no – 4 to 8. As the lease period is only 9 years, some of the area will be left un- worked at the end of lease period. (i) Final slope angle to be adopted: Thickness of the bench is limited to 3.0 m in two sub benches of 1.5m each only in river bed and width will be more than height of the bench. River bank side will be protected by working in ¾ part of middle of the river. Bank side natural slope will not be disturbed. This will prevent collapse of bank and erosion. However, the height of the bank with respect to river bed is varying from 2-3 m only. (ii) During plan period working will be carried out in the 4 villages at the time of lease area simultaneously. Scattered working will ensure safety, remove congestion of vehicle and will have better control and management. (iii) Ultimate capacity of Dumps: there will be no OB removal/ generation during the plan period.

Figure 2.7: Land Use Pattern of Mining Lease area at various phases:

S.No. Particulars Present land At the end of 5th use (ha) year (ha) 1 Pit area 0.00 160.0

2 Dump area 0.00 0.00 3 Safety Bridge & anicuts 103.45 103.45 Zone roads, 7.5 m lease boundary, 25% of restricted area of river banks etc 4 Infrastructures (Office, Temp. 0.00 0.50* shelter etc) 5 Mineral Storage 0.00 0.00 6 Plantation ( In restricted area) 0.00 30.00* 7 Area available for 261.09 101.09 mining/naturally reclaimed area Total Area 364.54 364.54

Note: * area is under safety zone area so not added separately (Source: Approved Mining Plan & mine closure plan) Mine Drainage:

Water Table: The ground table is available at a depth of 45-50 m bgl. There will be no discharge of toxic substance from proposed mining and hence no impact on ground water will take place. The proposed excavation will reach only up to 3m from the ground level, so it will be much above water

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table, hence water table cannot intersected during the mining operations.

2.13 Waste Rock Management: There is no generation of waste during sand mining.

2.14 USE OF MINERAL  Minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral is mainly consumed in construction work in construction work in infrastructure, housing, road projects and other development projects.  Virtually there is no construction or infrastructure building work is possible without this minor mineral, hence the same can be assumed as back bone of the infrastructural growth of India.

2.15 UTILITIES AND SITE FACILITIES

2.15.1 Land

The lease area falls in the Survey of India Toposheet No. H43W4, 54A/1, G43D13. As per Mining Rules and Regulations there is provision for further renewal of mining lease. As the entire lease area is barren land of river hence there is no possibility of dislocation of habitation within the lease area. Hence no Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R & R) is applicable.

2.15.2 Water Requirement

Total water requirement for the mining project is 25 KLD. The water will be required for the suppression of the dust, plantation & domestic purpose.

Figure2. 5 Water Balance Note: Water requirement and will be supplied from the existing water sources from Hired Tankers.

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2.15.3 Man Power The mining activity in the lease area will involve contractual labor. About 80 persons will be engaged in extraction of Sand, loading of material into tractor trolleys and tipper trucks. Proposed annual production: 16, 00,000 TPA. Daily Production: 5715 TPD. Requirement of Technical, other staff and man power are as follows:

Table 2.8: Employment details S.No. Category Numbers 1. Manager – 1st class 1 2. Assistant managers 4 3. Supervisory staff 5 4. Skilled personnel 8 5. Semi-skilled personnel 50 6. Un-skilled 12 Total 80 (Source: Mining Plan & Progressive Mine closure Plan)

2.12.4 Power

All the mining activities will be carried out in semi mechanized means. The material will be excavated and loaded directly into Trucks, Dumpers, Trolleys etc by the diesel run excavators cum loaders. The mining operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set. So there is no power requirement for the mining activity except domestic connection for rest shelters.

2.13 Proposed Infrastructure Facilities The workers are mostly locals living in the close proximity of area and will work in shifts during day time only thus there is no requirement of major infrastructural facilities at the site. The following infrastructure facilities will be made available for the workers.

2.13.1 Canteen – cum Rest Shelter

In order to provide the rest shelter for the workers working in the mine and also to provide tea etc. the arrangement shall be made to install a rest shelter –cum canteen at each quarry and shall be utilized by the workers. The rest shelter will be for having rest during the lunch hours by the workers/ labor. The size of rest shelter shall be about 20 x 5 m to accommodate the workers.

2.13.2 First Aid Facility

To provide the first aid for any sort of injuries encountered during the mining operation, one

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small first aid room shall be provided at each sub block. First aid kit and sufficient stock of material/medicines needed for the first aid shall be provided as per requirement. As the mining engineer/ Manager and mining mates are qualified first aides, they can provide first aid to the labor on the spot.

2.13.3 Manager’s Office

1 Competent Manager and 4 numbers of assistant managers (at least one each quarry) will be required to supervise the mining operation. An office for Manager 5 x 3 m shall be provided at the central location of each quarry. An addition al room for other supervisory staff is also proposed at each mine. 2.13.4 Crèche If women workers are employed, arrangement for a small crèche shall be made as per the requirement.

2.13.5 Latrines & Urinal

Temporary Latrines & Urinal will be provided separately for male & female mine worker as per Mine rules.

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CHAPTER-3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.0 General

The main objectives of describing the environment, which may be potentially affected, are (i) to assess present environmental quality and the environmental impacts and (ii) to identify environmentally significant factors that could preclude Mine development. This chapter gives an idea and description of environmental status of the study area with reference to the prominent environmental attributes. The study area covers 10 km radius of the mine lease area. Baseline data has been collected out during the Pre Monsoon Season, 2014 (1st March to 31st May, 2014) and one additional month of October 2014 (As per the ToR Letter issued by EAC, Mining) by M/s. Vardan Environlab, Gurgaon {NABL Accredited Lab (Certificate enclosed as Annexure III)} in accordance with the Guidelines for EIA issued by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India.

The impact identification always commences with the collection of baseline data such as Ambient Air Quality, Micro-Meteorology, Ground and Surface Water Quality, Noise levels, Soil Quality, Land use pattern, Biological Environment and Socio-economic aspects within the study zone of 10 km. radius.

3.1 Sources of Environmental Data

The baseline information on micro-meteorology, ambient air quality, water quality, noise levels, soil quality and floristic descriptions are largely drawn from the data generated by M/s Vardan Envirolab, Gurgaon (NABL Accredited Lab). Long term meteorological data recorded at the nearest IMD station, Jalore was also collected. Micrometeorological data at site was recorded using automatic weather station. Apart from these, secondary data have been collected from Census Handbook, Revenue Records, Statistical Department, Soil Survey and Land use Organization, District Industries Centre, Forest Department, Central Ground Water Authority, etc. The generation of primary data as well as collection of secondary data and information from the site and surroundings was carried out during pre monsoon season i.e. March to May, 2014.

The EAC of MoEF was informed during the ToR presentation on 30.04.14, it was pointed out that the study was started from 1st March, 2014. Further EAC of MoEF in their minutes of meeting of 19th meeting accepted the request for collection of base line data pre-monsoon season i.e. March 2014 to May 2014 and they also recommended to collect baseline data of one additional post monsoon month i.e. October 2014 (As per the ToR Letter issued by EAC,

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Mining, MoEF, and New Delhi.) 3.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT 3.2.1 Land Use Pattern (TOR#8) Area statistics of land use classes has been generated within 10 km radius of mine lease area (Buffer zone & Core zone) and given in Table 3.1. A standard False Colour Composite (FCC) image has also been generated on the same scale (Fig no 3.1 & 3.2).The proposed mine site is located on land with fallow land land-use class.

Table 3.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area LANDUSE AREA (in Hectares) % Area Forest 1034.1 1.349 Open Scrub 3574.5525 4.66 Vegetation 14087.01389 18.38 Agriculture 35190.36 45.92 Plantation 16138.12617 21.06 Fallow Land 2899.575 3.78 Barren Land 411.2325 0.536 Water Body 621.741333 0.811 Settlement 2668.421115 3.45 Total Area 76625.1225 100

Source: Land use map

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Figure 3.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area (10 km Radius from the Mine Site)

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Figure 3.2 FCC Map of the Study Area (10 km Radius from the Mine Site)

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Figure 3.3 Drainage Map of the Study Area

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3.3 Topography and Drainage There are two rivers namely Krishnawati and Chandrawati which passing through the district. Krishnawati River is originated from the hillocks of Nimkathana Tehsil Sikar district of Rajasthan. The general elevation of the Krishnawati river bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20 m RL and 309 m RL in the extreme north end of lease area. The rivers remained dry except during rainy days. Physiographicaly the district consists of flat and level plain interrupted from place to place by cluster of sand dunes, isolated hillock and rocky ridges. A few isolated rocky ridges elevated sharply from the plain occur in the south central portion of the district. The depth to the ground water table in the area is 45-50m below the surface of river bed. 3.4 Seismicity of Area Many parts of the have historically high Seismicity. Seven catastrophic earthquakes of magnitude greater than 8 (Richter scale) have occurred in the western, northern and eastern parts of India and adjacent countries in the past 100 years.

By contrast, peninsular India is relatively less seismic, suffered only infrequent earthquakes of moderate type. The main seismogenic belts are associated with the collision plate boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates.

The hazard map shows contours joining locations of equal expected peak accelerations in rock expressed in percentage. The area is located in moderate seismic risk Zone-III. Seismic Zone Map of India is shown as Fig 3.4 and mine site fall in low damage zone (MSK VIII) shown in seismic map of Haryana in Fig 3.5.

District Mahendergarh lies in high damage risk zone with of Zone-III. The area is highly prone to earthquakes as it is located on relatively geological plains based on evaluation of the available earthquake zone information.

Zone-III is the moderate seismically active region. This region is liable to MSK-VIII and is classified as the High Damage Risk Zone.

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Project Site

Figure 3.4 Seismic Map of India

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Figure 3.5 Earthquake Hazard Map of Haryana (Source: http://www.ndma.gov.in/en/haryana-sdma-office)

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3.4.1 Largest Instrumented Earthquake in Haryana The following list briefly outlines known earthquakes in this region. General locations are provided for historical events for which "generalized" epicentral co- ordinates are available. Some events which were significant for other reasons are also included. Major Earthquake in Haryana

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3.5 Drought –A Major Problem of Haryana Haryana state is considered the breadbasket of India, along with the Punjab state. Haryana is one of the smallest States in India with 4.4 million hectares of land, forming 1.34 percent of the total geographical area of the country. Nearly 80 percent of the total geographical area of the State is under cultivation of which about 84 percent is irrigated with cropping intensity of 184 percent The effects of drought (and mitigation of those effects) are therefore of considerable

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Droughts of varying intensity, particularly in the western part, are a recurring phenomenon. The drought was severe in 1979, when a dry spell prevailed for more than 6 weeks (July–August), followed by a moderate drought in September. It is estimated that nearly 75% of the crops were damaged, amounting to losses of Rs. 125crores in the Kharif season. In the agro-climatic east zone, farming uses rainfall supplemented by good-quality canal water and brackish water. In the agro-climatic west zone, the common practice is rainfed farming with limited canal irrigation, tubewell irrigation, and irrigation with brackish water. Moisture conservation is a problem and salt accumulation in the soil is common.

(Source: http://drought.unl.edu/archive/dnn-archive/arch20.pdf)

3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT

3.6.1 Meteorology at the Project Site Meteorological station was set-up at site to record surface meteorological parameter during study period; Pre Monsoon Season, 2014 and October, 2014. Meteorology data Attached as Annexure IV. The nearest IMD station is taken at Narnaul.

3.6.2 Meterological Data Recorded At Mine Site A temporary Weather Monitoring Station has been installed at the site and temperature, relative humidity, wind direction, wind speed, and rainfall were recorded for post monsoon season. Climatology during study period (Pre-Monsoon Season +October, 2014) Maximum Temperature : 410C (May) Minimum Temperature : 150C (March) Average Annual Rainfall of the area : 499 mm

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Table 3.2 Meteorological Condition of the Study Area

S. NO TEMPERATURE0 RELATIVE WIND SPEED RAINFALL C HUMIDITY % KM/HR MM Max Min Max Min Max Min mm March, 2014 28 15 68 15 7 4 00 April, 2014 39 29 54 10 7 3 00 May, 2014 41 35 35 14 8.2 5 00 October, 2014 36 20 44 16 6 2 00 Source: Micrometeorology at site 3.6.3 Climate The district has a hot summer, scanty rainfall, a chilly winter season and a general dryness of the air, except in the brief monsoon season. From March temperature begins to increase May and June are the hottest months, when the mean daily maximum temperature is about 410C. And the mean daily minimum temperature is about 270C. While days are a little hotter in May than in June, nights are warmer in June than in May. From April onwards hot scorching and dust laden winds blow and these add to discomfort. Maximum temperature may often go above 460C. Temperature may exceed 480C. 3.6.4 Rainfall The normal annual rainfall in the district is 499 mm. The rainfall in the district is received during the south-west monsoon months, July to September. July and August are rainiest months. About 70 to 80 percent of the total annual rain falls received during the monsoon period.

3.6.5 Wind Speed / Wind Rose Diagram

Wind speed and wind direction data recorded during the study period is useful in identifying the influence of meteorology on the air quality of the area. Based on the collected meteorological data, relative percentage frequencies of different wind directions are calculated and plotted as wind roses of Sixteen directions viz., N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE,

SSE, S, SSW, SW,WSW,W,WNW,NW and NNW for eight hourly and twenty four hour duration respectively. Maximum and minimum temperatures including percentage relative humidity were recorded simultaneously.

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The observed wind pattern during the study period is described below and is plotted for the study period. The predominant over all wind patterns for the study period is blowing from South to North direction. Wind speed during this period varies from 2 km/hr to 8.2km/hr. The meteorological condition of the study area has been tabulated in Table 3.4. The Wind rose diagram has been shown in Fig 3.6. The temperature profile of the study area has been shown in Fig 3.7.

Figure 3.6 Wind Rose Diagram of Study Area

3.7 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 3.7.1 Ambient Air Environment

The ambient air quality with respect to the study area of 10 km radius around the lease area forms the baseline information. The various sources of air pollution in the region are dust rising from unpaved roads, domestic fuel burning, vehicular traffic, agricultural activities, other industries, etc. 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 during the operations.

3.7.2 Selection of Sampling Station

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Ambient air monitoring at 15 locations was carried out on during March to May 2014 (Pre Monsoon Season) and October 2014 (Post Monsoon Season) in the study area to assess the ambient air quality at the source. Major air pollutants viz, Particulate Matter (PM10), Sulphur

Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), representing the basic air quality in the region were identified for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM). Ambient Air Quality results attached as Annexure-V.

The details of locations of air sampling site are shown in Table 3.5 and Fig 3.8 and Fig 3.9.

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Table 3.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Sampling Stations

Station Sampling Coordinates Aerial Sampling Criterion Location Lat Long distance (km) and direction from Mine Site AAQM1 Near 1.3 km, E Near Mine Site Akbarpur Sirohi 27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E (Mine Site 1) AAQM2 Faizalipur 0.5 km, N Village in 500 m in 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E downwind direction AAQM3 Nangal 0.6 km, E Village near to Mine Site in 27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E Chaudhari crosswind direction AAQM4 Mothoka 4.2 km, S Near Baneti Protected 27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E Forest (Sensitive Receptor) AAQM5 Thana 9.5 km, W Near Rasulpur Reserved 28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E Forest (Sensitive Receptor) AAQM6 Mohanpur 1.0 km, E Near to Core Zone within 1 27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E km AAQM7 Dilpura 4.0 km, S Near Balupura Protected Forest & in upwind 27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E direction(Sensitive Receptor) AAQM8 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E Near Interstate Boundary AAQM9 Narnaul 2.7 km, W Nearest densely Populated 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E area AAQM10 Amarpur 6.5 km, W Near State Highway -17 28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E Jorasi AAQM11 Batho ki 0.5 km, E Village in downwind 27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E Dhani direction within 500 m AAQM12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W Near Inter State Boundary AAQM13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N Near SH-17 AAQM14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N Near SH-26 AAQM15 Shahbazpur 1 km, W Near Mine Site in 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E crosswind direction Source: Field Visit & SOI Toposheet

3.7.3 Parameters Monitored

Ambient air monitoring at 15 locations was carried out on during March to May 2014 (Pre Monsoon Season) and October 2014 (Post Monsoon Season) in the study area to assess the ambient air quality at the source. Major air pollutants viz, Particulate Matter (PM10), Sulphur

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Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), representing the basic air quality in the region were identified for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM).

The details of locations of air sampling site are shown in Table 3.6 and Fig 3.8 and Fig 3.9

3.7.4 Sampling & Analytical Techniques and Instruments Used for Sampling The various instruments used and technique adopted for sampling is given in table below:

Table 3.4: Techniques Used for Determining Various Air Quality Parameters

Parameters Testing Procedure

PM 10 Gravimetric Method by using Repairable particulate matter sampler “Repairable Dust Sampler” (RDS)

NO2 Absorption in diluted NaOH and then estimated calorimetrically with sulphanilamide and N (I-Nepthyle) Ethylene diamine Dihydrochloride and Hydrogen Peroxide (IS: 5182 1975, Part-VI).

SO2 Absorption in Sodium Tetra Chloromercurate followed by Colorimetric estimation using P-Rosaniline hydrochloride and Formaldehyde (IS: 5182 Part – II, 2001).

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Figure 3.7: Key plan of Air Monitoring Stations

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Table 3.5 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results (March to May, 2014)

Station Sampling Location SO2 NO2 PM10 Free Silica Ca Mg Ni Pb Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Core Zone A1 Near Akbarpur Sirohi(Mine 19.0 12.3 28.7 21.8 80.5 71.2 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.17 0.50 0.08 <0.02 Site 1)

A2 Faizalpur(Mine Site 2) 18.2 12.3 27.8 22.1 84.2 70.5 3.5 2.1 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.2 <0.5 0.08 <0.02 A3 Nangal Chaudhari(Mine Site 16.7 10.4 27.0 19.5 83.5 72.1 3.3 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02 3) A4 Mothoka 17.0 10.4 26.5 20.2 83.8 71.7 3.5 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02 A5 Thana 16.7 11.8 25.9 20.2 83.9 70.0 3.4 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02 A6 Mohanpur 16.7 11.8 26.5 21.3 84.9 72.5 3.5 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.19 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A7 Dilpura 19.0 12.3 27.8 22.1 82.5 61.8 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A8 Gohana 17.1 12.3 27.7 19.9 82.6 60.5 3.5 2.1 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02 A9 Narnaul 16.7 10.4 27.0 19.5 83.5 72.1 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A10 Amarpur Jorasi 17.0 10.5 26.4 20.2 83.8 61.2 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A11 Batho ki Dhani 16.7 12.8 25.9 20.2 83.9 56.8 3.3 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02 A12 Untoll 15.0 11.8 27.8 21.9 83.9 60.2 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A13 Faizabad 18.2 12.3 27.7 22.1 82.8 58.8 3.5 2.1 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A14 Mirpur 16.3 11.8 26.5 21.3 84.5 62.8 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.19 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A15 Shahbazpur 15.0 11.8 26.5 21.3 83.8 60.8 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

Source: AAQ Monitoring Results, March to May, 2014

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3.7.5 Results

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (March to May, 2014) reveals that the minimum & maximum concentrations of PM10 for all the 15 AAQM stations were found to be 56.8 g/m3 and 84.9 g/m3 respectively.

As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80 g/m3 for residential and rural areas has never surpassed at any station. The maximum & minimum concentrations of SO2 were found to be 19.0 g/m3 & 10.4 g/m3 respectively. The maximum & minimum concentrations of NO2 were found to be 28.7 g/m3 & 19.5 g/m3 respectively.

SO2 Concentration during March to May 2014 90 80 70 60 50 Min 40 Max 30 95% Percentile 20 NAAQ Standard 10 0

Figure 3.8 (A) SO2 Concentration

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NO2 Concentration during March to May 2014 90 80 70 60 50 Min 40 Max 30 95% Percentile 20 NAAQ Standard 10 0

Figure 3.8 (B) NO2 Concentration

PM10 Concentration during March to May 2014 120

100

80

60 Min Max 40 95% Percentile 20 NAAQ Standard

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Figure 3.8 (C) PM10 Concentration

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Station Sampling Location SO2 NO2 PM10 Free Silica Ca Mg Ni Pb

Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min

Core Zone

A1 Akbarpur Sirohi 16.8 12.4 28.9 24.8 84.5 55.8 3.4 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.2 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A2 Faizalpur 16.6 10.2 28.8 22.8 89.8 60.6 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.2 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A3 Nangal Chaudhari 18.0 12.6 29.6 22.9 85.4 60.8 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.4 1.2 0.5 0.06 <0.02

A4 Mothoka 18.0 13.0 28.6 21.9 84.2 60.6 3.5 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.0 0.5 1.2 <0.5 0.07 <0.02 A5 Thana 16.7 9.1 26.6 22.1 80.1 53.3 3.3 2.3 2.0 1.4 1.2 0.3 1.15 <0.5 0.08 <0.02 A6 Mohanpur 16.4 12.3 26.0 22.2 89.8 61.2 3.0 2.6 2.0 1.0 1.2 0.5 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A7 Dilpura 16.8 12.4 28.9 22.9 75.4 60.9 3.4 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A8 Gohana 16.4 12.6 28.8 22.8 89.8 60.6 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02 A9 Narnaul 18.0 12.6 29.6 22.9 85.4 60.8 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.4 1.20 <0.58 0.06 <0.02

A10 Amarpur Jorasi 18.0 13.0 28.3 22.2 80.2 54.3 3.5 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.07 <0.02

A11 Batho ki Dhani 16.1 9.2 26.6 22.1 80.1 53.3 3.3 2.3 2.0 1.4 1.2 0.3 1.15 <0.5 0.08 <0.02 A12 Untoll 16.5 11.4 25.8 21.7 89.8 63.9 3.3 2.6 2.0 1.0 1.2 0.5 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02 A13 Faizabad 18.2 12.8 26.5 23.0 84.2 60.6 3.5 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.06 <0.02

A14 Mirpur 16.6 11.5 27.8 21.9 75.4 60.6 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02

A15 Shahbazpur 18.0 12.6 27.8 22.8 85.4 60.8 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.4 1.20 0.55 0.06 <0.02

Source: Air Monitoring Results, October 2014

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Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the minimum & maximum concentrations of PM10 for all the 15 AAQM stations during the month of October 2014 were found to be 53.3 g/m3 and 89.8 g/m3 respectively

As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80 g/m3 for residential and rural areas has never surpassed at any station. The maximum & minimum concentrations of SO2 were found to be 18.2 g/m3 & 9.1 g/m3 respectively. The maximum & minimum concentrations of NO2 were found to be 29.6 g/m3 & 21.7 g/m3 respectively.

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Figure 3.9 (A): SO2 Concentration

NO2 Concentration during October 2014 90 80 70 60 50 40 Min 30 Max 20 95% Percentile 10 0 NAAQ Standard

Figure 3.9 (B) NO2 Concentration

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100

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60 Min 40 Max

20 95% Percentile NAAQ Standard 0

Figure 3.9 (C ) PM10 Concentration

3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise often defined as unwanted sound, interferes with speech communication, causes annoyance, distracts from work, disturb sleep, thus deteriorating quality of human environment. The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Noise in general is sound, which is composed of many frequency components of various loudness distributed over the audible frequency range. Various noise scales have been introduced to describe, in a single number, the response of an average human being to a complex sound made up various frequencies at different loudness levels. The most common and heavily favored of those scales is the A weighted decibel (dBA). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to 20,000 Hertz. The scale has been designed to weigh various components of noise according to the response of a human ear.

The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on:

 Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in nature). It is well known that steady is noise not as annoying as annoying as one that is continuously varying in loudness.  The time, at which noise occurs, for example loud noise levels at night in residential areas are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance.

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The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) to annoyance on loudness of Noise levels.

The main objective of the noise level monitoring is to assess the background noise levels in different zones viz., industrial, commercial, residential and silence zones within the study area.

Noise levels were measured in residential areas, bus stands and other settlements located within 10 km radius around the site.

3.8.1 Noise Analysis within the Study Area

The noise analysis within the study area was recorded using 4012 Maxtech sound level meter. The analysis reveals that the noise’s well within the permissible range. The locations of Noise level monitoring is presented in Table 3.7 and Fig 3.14 Table 3.7: Noise Monitoring Sampling Stations Station Sampling Location Coordinates Aerial distance km. Lat Long and direction from Mine Site N1 Akbarpur Sirohi 27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E 1.3 km, E N2 Faizalpur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E 0.5 km, N N3 Nangal Chaudhari 27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E 0.6 km, E N4 Mothoka 27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S N5 Thana 28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W N6 Mohanpur 27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E N7 Dilpura 27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E 4.0 km, S N8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E N9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E 2.7 km, W N10 Amarpur Jorasi 28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E 6.5 km, W N11 Batho ki Dhani 27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E 0.5 km, E N12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W N13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N N14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N N15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E 1 km, W

Source: SOI Toposheet & Field Visit

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Figure 3.9: Key plan of Noise Monitoring Stations

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Table 3.8: Noise Monitoring Result from March to May 2014(Pre Monsoon periods) S. No LOCATIONS AVERAGE DAY TIME AVERAGE NIGHT TIME NOISE LEVEL Leq. dB (A) NOISE LEVEL Leq. dB (A) Day Time Night Time (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) N1 Akbarpur Sirohi 52.10 42.20 N2 Faizalpur 54.60 44.30 N3 Nangal Chaudhari 55.23 43.65 N4 Mothoka 54.30 43.10 N5 Thana 55.89 44.54 N6 Mohanpur 54.20 43.50 N7 Dilpura 51.20 43.40 N8 Gohana 53.40 43.10 N9 Narnaul 54.55 44.68 N10 Amarpur Jorasi 53.80 43.10 N11 Batho ki Dhani 54.00 42.10 N12 Untoll 53.50 42.60 N13 Faizabad 52.20 42.30 N14 Mirpur 53.10 43.50 N15 Shahbazpur 52.50 42.50 Source: Noise Monitoring Results (March to May), 2014 Table 3.9: CPCB Noise Standards

Leq in dB(A) Category of Zones Day Night Industrial 75 70 Commercial 65 55 Residential 55 45 Silence Zone 50 40

1. Day Time is from 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM. 2: Night Time is reckoned between 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM 3. Silence Zone is defined as an area up to 100m around premises of Hospitals, Educational Institutions and Courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and bursting of crackers is banned in these zones. Note: Mixed categories of areas be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by the competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply.

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3.8.2 RESULT

Ambient noise levels were measured at 15 locations around the proposed project site. A noise level varies from 51.20 to 44.68 Leq dB during day time and during night time. Maximum & minimum noise levels recorded during the day time were from 55.89 Leq dB and 51.20Leq dB respectively and maximum & minimum level of noise during night time were 44.68 Leq dB and 42.10 Leq dB respectively. Thus noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the prescribed limits. Noise Quality data attached as Annexure VI.

From the above study and discussions it can be concluded that noise levels in the study area are well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by the CPCB and State Pollution Control Board. Table 3.10: Noise Monitoring Result from October 2014(Post Monsoon periods) NOISE LEVEL Leq. dB (A)

S. No LOCATIONS Day Time Night Time (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) N1 Akbarpur Sirohi 51.12 41.34 N2 Faizalpur 52.56 42.41 N3 Nangal Chaudhari 51.25 41.85 N4 Mothoka 50.85 42.54 N5 Thana 51.65 42.45 N6 Mohanpur 50.72 41.58 N7 Dilpura 52.16 42.24 N8 Gohana 51.66 41.41 N9 Narnaul 55.10 44.28 N10 Amarpur Jorasi 50.85 42.54 N11 Batho ki Dhani 50.15 40.25 N12 Untoll 50.72 41.58 N13 Faizabad 53.10 43.30 N14 Mirpur 52.25 44.15 N15 Shahbazpur 52.30 42.10 Source: Noise Monitoring Results, October, 2014 3.8.3 RESULT OF NOISE MONITORING

Ambient noise levels were measured at 15 locations around the proposed project site. A noise level varies from 50.15 to 44.28 Leq dB during day time and during night time. Maximum & minimum noise levels recorded during the day time were from 55.10 Leq dB and 50.15 Leq dB respectively and maximum & minimum level of noise during night time were 44.28 Leq dB and 40.25 Leq dB respectively. Thus noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the prescribed limits. Noise Quality data attached as Annexure VI. Vardan Environet, Gurgaon Page | 87 (Chapter-3)

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From the above study and discussions it can be concluded that noise levels in the study area are well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by the CPCB and State Pollution Control Board. 3.9 Water Environment

3.9.1 Surface Water

There are two rivers namely Krishnawati and Chandrawati which passing through the district. Krishnawati River is originated from the hillocks of Nimkathana Tehsil Sikar district of Rajasthan. Dohan is originated from the Wast Dokan protected forest area where as the Donger Nala is originated from the Khetri and Bansiyal protected forest area. Both these nalas merge near the Beharipur village and after that it is called Chandrawati River. The general elevation of the Krishnawati river bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20 m RL and 309 m RL in the extreme north end of lease area. The rivers remained dry except during rainy days. The lease area is river bed of Krishnawati. The lease area does not have any water body. These are dry nalas in which water flows during rains for a short duration, otherwise they remain dry for the rest of the months. The rain water from these nalas drains towards Narnaul and Mahendergarh.

3.9.2 Ground Water In , ground water occurs in mainly four hydro geological formations. These hydro geological formations are alluvium, sandstone, shale and limestone. Include an assessment of the impacts in the affected zone of mining activities on ground water, the impact on boreholes and the impact on ground and surface water users. The water table arises in monsoon as water flows in the river. The water level decreased towards outlet side. The mining will not intersect ground water table (aquifer) thus avoiding a major impact on water regime.

The samples were collected & tested from 15 locations representing the study area. The quality of ground water was studied by collecting water samples from open dug wells, tube wells & hand pumps. The details of water sampling sites are shown in Table 3.16 and Fig 3.20 Fig 3.21. Water quality data attached as Annexure-VII

Table 3.11: Water Sampling Stations Station Sampling Coordinates Aerial distance (km) Location Lat Long & direction from Mine Site W1 Akbarpur 1.3 km, E 27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E Sirohi W2 Faizalpur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E 0.5 km, N

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W3 Nangal 0.6 km, E 27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E Chaudhari W4 Mothoka 27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S W5 Thana 28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W W6 Mohanpur 27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E W7 Dilpura 27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E 4.0 km, S W8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E W9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E 2.7 km, W W10 Amarpur 6.5 km, W 28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E Jorasi W11 Batho ki 0.5 km, E 27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E Dhani W12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W W13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N W14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N W15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E 1 km, W Source: SOI Toposheet & Field Visit

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Figure 3.10: Key Plan of Water Sampling Stations

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S. Paramete Akb Faizal Nangal Moth Than Mohan Dilpu Goha Narn Amar Bath Unto Faiza Mirp shahba Desir Permis N r arpu pur Chaud aka a pur ra na aul pur o ki ll bad ur zpur able sible o. r hari Jorasi Dhan Limit Limit Siro i hi 1. pH (at 25 7.54 7.82 7.85 7.78 7.56 7.65 7.66 7.88 7.82 7.75 7.58 7.54 7.60 7.70 7.52 6.5 to No 0C) 8.5 Relaxati on 2. Colour 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5 15 (Hazen Unit) 3. Turbidity 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.6 2.0 2.0 2.0 1 5 (NTU) 4. Odour Agree Agreeab Agreeabl Agreea Agreea Agreeabl Agreea Agreea Agreea Agreeab Agreea Agreea Agreea Agreea Agreeable Agree Agreeab able le e ble ble e ble ble ble le ble ble ble ble able le 5. Taste Agreea Agreeabl Agreeabl Agreeab Agreea Agreeabl Agreea Agreea Agreea Agreeab Agreea Agreea Agreeab Agreea Agreeable Agree Agreeab ble e e le ble e ble ble ble le ble ble le ble able le 6. Chloride as 92.64 80.81 84.75 90.64 138.61 86.72 78.81 80.81 84.75 82.56 92.64 92.64 83.62 134.6 134.21 250 1000 Cl (mg/l) 1 7. Total 159.80 166.84 135.80 182.36 298.52 128.00 158.8 161.6 130.8 178.3 180.3 159.8 129.1 292.5 286.52 200 600 Hardness 4 4 0 6 6 0 0 2 as CaCO3 (mg/l) 8. Calcium as 35.77 32.66 29.55 37.32 58.20 31.10 31.66 30.92 27.55 35.32 35.32 35.77 32.50 56.20 56.20 75 200 Ca (mg/l) 9. Sulphate as 26.60 28.50 25.80 25.20 48.20 22.65 26.50 29.30 24.50 23.20 27.10 26.60 23.44 50.20 49.20 200 400 SO4 (mg/l) 10. Total 465.40 412.10 412.50 440.20 380.50 390.40 408.1 398.1 402.1 424.2 410.5 465.4 380.1 390.5 370.50 500 2000 Dissolved 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Solids (mg/l)

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Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals 11. Alkalinity 304.0 284.00 288.00 300.00 520.10 300.00 278.0 281.0 279.0 290.0 305.1 304.0 290.0 500.1 480.10 200 600 as CaCO3, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (mg/l) 12. Iron as Fe 0.18 0.20 0.24 0.24 0.20 0.24 0.21 0.21 0.23 0.22 0.24 0.18 0.24 0.20 0.25 0.3 No (mg/l) relaxati on 13. Fluoride as 0.44 0.36 0.30 0.44 0.35 0.32 0.33 0.33 0.37 0.41 0.44 0.44 0.35 0.38 0.30 1.0 1.5 F (mg/l) 14. Magnesium 16.97 20.74 15.09 21.69 37.25 12.26 19.40 20.53 15.08 21.92 22.41 17.14 11.66 37.00 35.55 30 100 as Mg (mg/l) 15 Boron <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 1 . (mg/l) 16. Chromium <0.0 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 No as Cr 1 Relaxation (mg/l) 17. Copper as <0.0 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 1.5 Cu (mg/l) 2 18. Manganese <0.0 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.1 0.3 as Mn 2 (mg/l) 19. Nitrate as 1.20 0.48 0.45 0.52 0.40 0.50 0.48 0.46 0.48 0.51 0.55 1.20 0.50 0.44 0.42 45 No NO3 Relaxati (mg/l) on 20. Cadmium <0.0 <0.003 <0.003 <0.00 <0.00 <0.003 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.003 0.003 No as Cd 03 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Relaxati (mg/l) on 21. Lead as Pb <0.0 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No (mg/l) 1 Relaxati on 22. Arsenic as <0.0 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No As (mg/l) 1 Relaxati on 23. Mercury as <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001 No Hg (mg/l) Relaxati

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Analysis results of ground water reveal the following;

 pH varies from to 7.52 to 7.88

 Total Hardness varies from 128.0 to 298.52 mg/l

 Total Dissolved Solids varies from 370.50 to 465.40 mg/l A review of the above chemical analysis reveals that there is some variation in chemical composition of water tapped from different open wells, tube wells and Hand pumps but the ground water from all sources remains suitable for drinking purposes as all the constituents are within the limits prescribed for drinking water standards promulgated by Indian Standards (IS: 10500).

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S. Parameter Ak Faizal Nangal Moth Than Mohan Dilp Goha Narn Amar Bath Unto Faiza Mirp Shahba Desir Permis N bar pur Chaud aka a pur ura na aul pur o ki ll bad ur zpur able sible o. pur hari Jorasi Dhan Limit Limit Sir i ohi 1. pH (at 25 0C) 7.7 7.85 7.82 7.86 7.67 7.60 7.62 7.92 7.75 7.80 7.58 7.50 7.54 7.60 7.55 6.5 to No 8 8.5 Relaxati on 2. Colour 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 <5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5 15 (Hazen Unit) 3. Turbidity 2.5 2.6 2.4 2.4 <1.0 2.5 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.0 2.0 2.0 1 5 (NTU) 4. Odour Agre Agreeab Agreeabl Agreea Agreea Agreeabl Agreea Agreea Agreea Agreeab Agreea Agreea Agreea Agreea Agreeable Agree Agreeab eable le e ble ble e ble ble ble le ble ble ble ble able le 5. Taste Agree Agreeabl Agreeabl Agreeab Agreea Agreeabl Agreea Agreea Agreea Agreeab Agreea Agreea Agreeab Agreea Agreeable Agree Agreeab able e e le ble e ble ble ble le ble ble le ble able le 6. Chloride as 126.5 84.65 135.50 93.45 218.50 97.19 81.56 86.86 88.15 84.65 96.48 94.52 87.55 140.0 136.36 250 1000 Cl (mg/l) 0 5 7. Total 218.5 228.50 295.40 192.50 305.40 112.60 166.1 168.2 135.8 181.1 184.9 163.2 134.3 300.5 290.90 200 600 Hardness as 0 4 2 0 6 2 0 0 2 CaCO3 (mg/l) 8. Calcium as 48.50 56.50 65.40 39.60 92.70 28.70 34.24 34.46 30.80 36.34 38.32 38.12 36.80 60.20 62.10 75 200 Ca (mg/l) 9. Sulphate as 28.50 29.50 28.40 28.20 92.50 28.80 29.90 32.60 27.70 25.50 29.70 30.10 26.52 50.20 52.20 200 400 SO4 (mg/l) 10. Total 480.0 420.70 415.20 450.20 795.40 380.60 418.4 414.2 406.1 430.2 420.8 470.4 392.2 405.5 381.10 500 2000 Dissolved 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Solids (mg/l) 11. Alkalinity as 308.0 284.00 294.00 304.00 444.00 312.00 284.0 286.0 285.0 296.0 312.1 310.0 296.0 300.1 490.10 600 CaCO3, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (mg/l)

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Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals 12. Iron as Fe 0.22 0.20 0.26 0.26 0.30 0.22 0.21 0.23 0.23 0.22 0.27 0.26 0.24 0.20 0.28 No (mg/l) relaxati on 13. Fluoride as F 0.65 0.36 0.50 0.46 0.90 0.38 0.38 0.40 0.35 0.40 0.51 0.48 0.37 0.38 0.39 1.5 (mg/l) 14. Magnesium 23.69 21.27 32.13 22.76 56.20 9.96 19.61 19.98 14.32 21.98 21.70 16.54 10.32 36.53 33.04 100 as Mg (mg/l) 15 Boron <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 1 . (mg/l) 16. Chromium <0. <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 No as Cr (mg/l) 01 Relaxation 17. Copper as Cu <0. <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 1.5 (mg/l) 02 18. Manganese <0. <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.1 0.3 as Mn (mg/l) 02 19. Nitrate as 1.2 0.56 1.50 0.65 3.50 0.45 0.48 0.51 0.56 0.51 0.57 1.20 0.52 0.44 0.40 45 No NO3 (mg/l) 5 Relaxati on 20. Cadmium <0. <0.003 <0.003 <0.00 <0.00 <0.003 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.00 <0.003 0.003 No as Cd 003 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Relaxati (mg/l) on 21. Lead as Pb <0. <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No (mg/l) 01 Relaxati on 22. Arsenic as <0. <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No As (mg/l) 01 Relaxati on 23. Mercury as <0.00 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001 No Hg (mg/l) 1 Relaxati on 24. Selenium as <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Se (mg/l) Relaxati on 25. Aluminium <0. <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.03 0.2 as Al (mg/l) 02

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Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals 26. Zinc as Zn <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 5 15 (mg/l) 27. Residual <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.2 1 free Chlorine (mg/l) 28. Anionic <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.2 1.0 Detergents as MBAS (mg/l) 29 Cyanide as <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 No . CN (mg/l) Relaxati on 30 Phenolic <0.00 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.00 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.00 <0.001 0.001 0.002 . Compounds 1 1 1 (mg/l) 31. Total <2/1 <2/100 <2/100m <2/100 <2/100 <2/100m <2/100 <2/100 <2/100 <2/100 <2/100 <2/100 <2/100 <2/100 <2/100ml - 10.00 Coliform 00ml ml l ml ml l ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml (MPN/100 ml) 32. E. Coli Absen Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absen Absent (CFU/100ml t t ) Source: Water sampling Results, October, 2014

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3.9.4 Result

Analysis results of ground water reveal the following;

 pH varies from to 7.50 to 7.92

 Total Hardness varies from 112.60 to 305.40 mg/l

 Total Dissolved Solids varies from 380.60 to 795.40 mg/l A review of the above chemical analysis reveals that there is some variation in chemical composition of water tapped from different open wells, tube wells and hand pumps but the ground water from all sources remains suitable for drinking purposes as all the constituents are within the limits prescribed for drinking water standards promulgated by Indian Standards (IS: 10500).

3.10 TRAFFIC STUDY

Traffic study measurements were performed at three locations at SH-17, SH-24, SH-26 & RJ SH-14 to assess impact on local transport infrastructure due to this mining project.

Locations of these stations are marked on the map in Fig.3.16. The monitoring was performed in March 2014 to May 2014.

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Figure 3.12: SHOWING THE TYPICALLY HAUL ROAD WHCH IS CONNECTED TO HIGHWAYS FOR TRASPORTATION OF SAND (MINOR MINERAL)

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Table 3.14: Roads and Highways in the Study Area

Name of State Highway Direction Dispatched ratio in Up Down percentage SH-17 Dadri Nizampur 47 SH-24 10 SH-26 Rewari Rajasthan (Jhunjhunu) 32 RJ- SH-14 Dadri Rajasthan (Alwar) 11 Total Mineral transported through state highway 100 % Traffic data collected continuously for 24 hours by visual observation and counting of vehicles under three categories, viz., heavy motor vehicles, light motor vehicles and two/three wheelers. As traffic densities on the roads are high, two skilled persons were deployed simultaneously at each station during each shift- one person on each of the two directions for counting the traffic. At the end of each hour, fresh counting and recording was undertaken. Total numbers of vehicles per hour under the three categories were determined.

The traffic volume count survey has been done hourly which is given in table on next page:

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Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals Table 3.14 (A) Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly) Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 23.05.2014 Name of the Road: SH-24 (2 Lane) Up: kosli Location: Near Site Entrance Dn: Loharu FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES TIME TWO WHEELERS THREE WHEELERS CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES 2-AXLE & CYCLES CYCLE RISHKAW CATTLE 3-AXLE Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn 1. ------01 16 12 ------2. - - - - - 01 - - 12 11 ------3. ------01 10 09 ------4. - - - - 02 - 01 02 10 14 ------5. 02 01 - - 01 03 03 03 12 13 ------6. 03 05 02 01 04 02 02 01 12 10 02 01 02 01 - - 7. 07 11 01 03 06 04 01 03 09 08 02 02 01 01 - - 8. 09 10 02 02 12 09 01 01 12 12 ------9. 08 14 03 01 09 11 02 03 11 09 ------10. 10 06 02 02 11 13 05 04 10 11 02 02 01 01 - - 11. 11 11 01 01 15 12 06 03 09 10 ------12. 12 08 02 03 18 15 03 04 13 12 ------13. 11 12 01 01 15 08 02 03 11 11 ------14. 12 08 02 02 19 10 04 02 10 08 ------15. 18 12 01 02 06 11 03 03 07 26 01 01 - - - - 16. 12 13 02 01 07 12 05 04 06 04 ------17. 10 06 01 02 08 08 03 02 10 07 ------18. 04 05 02 - 06 04 04 04 08 08 ------19. 03 03 - - 02 05 02 01 16 12 ------20. - 01 - - - - 01 01 12 11 ------21. - - - - - 2 - 01 10 09 ------22. ------01 01 10 14 ------23. - - - - - 1 - - 06 08 ------24. ------07 12 ------

Table 3.14 (B) Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly)

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Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 23.05.2014 Name of the Road: SH-17 (2 Lane) Up: Dadri Location: Opp Site of Entrance Dn: Nizampur FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES TIME TWO THREE CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES 2-AXLE & CYCLES CYCLE CATTLE WHEELERS WHEELERS 3-AXLE RISHKAW 1. Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn 9 12 05 07 18 11 01 01 10 05 ------2. 7 13 07 09 25 29 01 - 11 12 ------3. 18 15 12 10 23 19 01 01 13 10 ------4. 12 15 14 13 35 32 - - 11 13 ------5. 10 14 10 11 39 21 05 04 06 05 ------6. 23 29 14 13 36 39 04 03 07 06 ------7. 28 20 17 16 51 38 04 05 07 06 02 01 02 01 - - 8. 27 24 22 20 72 75 05 05 03 05 02 02 01 01 - - 9. 29 21 20 22 75 74 04 04 05 02 ------10. 25 23 21 21 72 83 05 03 ------11. 29 20 22 20 89 90 04 04 05 06 ------12. 22 28 26 24 80 67 02 03 03 03 02 02 01 01 - - 13. 39 32 25 20 81 84 05 04 02 01 ------14. 25 26 23 22 83 81 06 05 ------15. 22 23 25 20 72 69 06 06 02 04 ------16. 20 21 21 23 69 60 05 04 04 05 01 01 - - - - 17. 28 29 26 22 62 55 06 05 06 06 ------18. 24 22 25 31 58 63 04 03 15 14 ------19. 27 28 26 23 66 75 06 05 14 12 ------20. 20 28 31 30 60 65 03 02 16 17 ------21. 20 25 24 26 62 55 02 01 15 16 ------22. 05 18 18 23 45 38 01 - 17 17 ------23. 09 15 12 14 28 27 - 01 16 18 ------24. 11 10 08 06 21 28 - 01 17 12 ------Table 3.14 (C): Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly) Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 11.05.2014 Name of the Road: SH-26 (2 Lane) Up: Rewari

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Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals Location: Opp Site Entrance Dn: Rajasthan (Jhunjhunu) 1 TO 24 Hrs FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES TIME TWO THREE CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES 2-AXLE & CYCLES CYCLE CATTLE WHEELERS WHEELERS 3-AXLE RISHKAW 1. Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn 02 - - - 21 12 - 01 17 20 ------2. 01 03 - - 23 28 01 02 25 21 ------3. 05 06 12 10 11 27 02 01 19 16 ------4. 08 11 14 12 35 20 04 05 11 13 ------5. 12 18 12 11 49 45 04 06 10 10 ------6. 25 22 14 12 82 76 08 05 07 06 ------7. 38 40 15 16 80 78 05 06 05 04 ------8. 45 42 22 20 70 75 03 05 06 04 02 02 01 01 - - 9. 50 53 24 22 75 74 06 04 03 02 ------10. 55 59 26 24 80 83 05 02 05 07 ------11. 59 52 28 23 92 90 04 05 03 04 02 01 02 01 - - 12. 45 57 30 27 90 92 05 05 04 05 ------13. 49 42 25 20 81 84 03 04 07 06 ------14. 40 40 28 22 63 78 04 05 02 01 ------15. 35 43 25 29 60 72 06 05 05 07 01 02 01 01 - - 16. 46 42 23 25 91 88 07 05 09 10 ------17. 40 49 29 22 82 90 06 06 12 13 ------18. 35 42 25 31 88 73 06 04 15 14 02 01 02 02 - - 19. 29 28 32 28 89 92 07 05 14 12 ------20. 20 18 36 35 56 50 03 04 16 17 ------21. 11 13 24 26 35 30 02 03 15 16 ------22. 05 07 18 23 35 40 03 03 17 27 ------23. 01 02 - - 30 26 01 02 26 23 ------24. 02 03 - - 29 30 01 01 19 20 ------

Table 3.14 (D) Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly) Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 13.05.2014 Name of the Road: RJ SH-14 (2 Lane) Up: Dadri Location: Opp Site Entrance Dn: Rajasthan (Alwar)

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Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals 1 TO 24 Hrs FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES TIME TWO THREE CAR/VANS BUSES & 2-AXLE & CYCLES CYCLE CATTLE WHEELERS WHEELERS LORRIES 3-AXLE RISHKAW 1. Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn - - - - 11 08 - - 11 10 ------2. - - - - 04 15 01 - 15 11 ------3. 04 05 06 05 11 17 - 01 04 07 ------4. 06 03 07 06 15 20 01 02 05 06 ------5. 10 12 06 05 29 25 02 01 04 03 02 01 02 01 - - 6. 21 18 07 08 42 56 02 02 07 06 02 02 01 01 - - 7. 38 20 08 09 60 68 01 02 03 04 ------8. 30 38 10 11 70 62 02 01 06 04 ------9. 36 23 09 10 75 64 02 03 03 02 ------10. 21 29 10 14 70 63 03 01 05 03 02 02 01 01 - - 11. 32 35 11 11 62 65 01 03 03 04 ------12. 37 31 12 13 80 72 02 02 04 05 ------13. 43 33 09 14 61 74 03 03 07 06 ------14. 20 19 10 08 63 88 02 03 02 01 ------15. 25 33 08 10 60 72 02 03 05 07 01 01 02 01 - - 16. 33 42 13 15 81 78 03 02 09 05 ------17. 29 32 19 12 72 60 02 03 07 05 ------18. 35 32 11 15 68 83 02 01 06 08 ------19. 19 18 12 11 69 72 03 01 05 06 ------20. 08 11 08 07 46 40 01 02 06 07 ------21. 05 07 08 11 25 23 02 03 15 16 ------22. 0 03 09 12 25 20 02 01 17 17 ------23. - 02 - - 15 16 01 - 16 13 ------24. 02 - - - 15 10 - - 14 15 ------

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Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals Table 3.14(E) No. of Vehicles per Hour

S.No. Vehicles Number of Vehicles Passenger Distribution Distribution/Day Car Unit Total number of Vehicle (PCU) (PCU)/hour SH- SH- SH- RJ SH-24 SH-17 SH-26 RJ SH-14 24 17 26 SH- 14 1. Cars 2100 3500 2900 2300 1.0 2100 3500 2900 2300 2. Buses 70 250 190 80 3.0 210 750 570 240 3. Two wheelers 1300 1500 1350 900 0.5 650 750 675 450 4. Three wheelers 300 1000 900 400 1.50 450 1500 1350 600 5. Trucks 200 600 550 350 3.0 600 1800 1650 1050 Total 3970 6850 5890 4030 Total 4010/24=167 8300/24=346 7145/24 5690/24=237 PCU/hr =298 PCU/Hr PCU/hr

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Table 3.14 (F): Existing Traffic Scenario & LOS

Road V (Volume in C (Capacity in Existing V/C LOS PCU/hr) PCU/hr) Ratio SH-24 167 400 0.41 C SH-17 346 900 0.38 B SH-26 298 600 0.49 C SH-14 237 500 0.47 C

Note: The existing level may be “Good” for SH-24 “Very good” for SH-17, “Good” for SH- 26 & RJ SH-14.

V/C LOS Performance 0.0-0.2 A Excellent 0.2-0.4 B Very Good 0.4-0.6 C Good/ Average/ Fair 0.6-0.8 D Poor 0.8-1.0 E Very Poor Note: Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990

During Mine Operation Total Capacity of mine : 16,00,000 MTPA No. of working days : 280 Extraction & Transportation of mineral : 5,715 MT/day Working hours per day : 8 hour Truck Capacity : 20 Tonnes Frequency of trucks deployed/day (50 no. x 6 trips/day x 2(up/down) : 600 Frequency of trucks deployed/hr : 75 Increase in PCU/hr : 225

Table 3.14 (G): Modified Traffic Scenario & LOS

Road Increased PCUs/ State V C Modified V/C LOS Highway Ratio SH-24 225 x 10%= 22.5 167+22.5= 189.5 400 0.47 C SH-17 225 x 47%=105.75 346+105.75= 900 0.50 C 451.75 SH-26 225 x 32%=72 298+72=370 600 0.62 C RJ SH-14 225 x 14%=31.5 237+31.5=268.5 500 0.54 C

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3.10.1 Conclusion Not much impact on local transport as only 50 no. x 6 trips/day x 2 (up/down) = 600 dumpers/day will be required for transport of mineral from mine. The LOS value from the proposed mine may be “Good” for all four highways. So the additional load on the carrying capacity of the concern roads is not likely to have any significant adverse affect.

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3.11.1 Soil Profile of District Mahendergarh

The allotted area is a part of river course of Krishnawati. It is a river borne deposit which comprises of sand channels formed due to annual deposition

(Source: http://mahendragarh.gov.in/maps/soils.pdf) Figure 3.11: Soil Profile of District Mahendergarh

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The information on soils has been collected from various secondary sources and also through primary soil sampling analysis of which is described in this section.

For studying the soil profile of the region, 15 locations were selected to assess the existing soil conditions in the area. The details of locations of soil sampling site have been given in the Table 3.15 and Fig 3.18 and Fig 3.17.

The sampling locations have been finalized with the following objectives:

 To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area; and

 To determine the impact of industrialization on soil characteristics.

Quality of the soil in the area is showing a marked diversity in nature depending upon the parent rock and climatic conditions prevailing in different parts of the district.

Table 3.15: Soil Monitoring Station Details Statio Sampling Location Coordinates Aerial distance(km) & n Lat Long direction in from Mine Site S1 Akbarpur Sirohi 27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E 1.3 km, E S2 Faizalpur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E 0.5 km, N S3 Nangal Chaudhari 27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E 0.6 km, E S4 Mothoka 27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S S5 Thana 28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W S6 Mohanpur 27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E S7 Dilpura 27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E 4.0 km, S S8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E S9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E 2.7 km, W S10 Amarpur Jorasi 28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E 6.5 km, W S11 Batho ki Dhani 27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E 0.5 km, E S12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W S13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N S14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N S15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E 1 km, W Source:SOIToposheetandFieldVisit

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Figure 3.14: Key Plan of Soil Sampling Stations

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Table 3.16: Standard Soil Classification S. No. Parameters Classification

1. pH <4.5 extremely acidic 4.51 – 5.0 very strong acidic 5.01 – 5.5 strongly acidic 5.51-6.0 moderately acidic 6.1 – 6.5 slightly acidic 6.51-7.3 Neutral 7.31-7.8 slightly alkaline 7.81-8.5 moderately alkaline 8.51 – 9.0 strongly alkaline >9.0 Very strongly alkaline 2. Salinity Electrical Conductivity Up to 1.0 average (mho/cm) 1-2 harmful to germination 1 mho/cm = 640 ppm 2-3 harmful to crops 3. Nitrogen (kg/ha) Up to 50 very less 51-100 less 110-150 good 151-300 better >300 sufficient 4. Phosphorus (kg/ha) Up to 15 very less 15 – 30 less 31-50 medium 51-65 on average sufficient 66-80 sufficient >80 more than sufficient 5. Potassium (kg/ha) 0-120 very less 120-180 less 180-240 medium 241-300 average 301-360 better >360 more than sufficient

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Table 3.17: Soil Analysis Result March to May, 2014

S. Parameter Akbarpur Faizalpur Nangal Mothoka Thana Mahanpur Dilpura Gohana Narnaul Amarpur Batho ki Untoll Faizabad Mirpur Shahbazpur No. Sirohi chaudhari Jorasi Dhani 1. pH (at 25 0C) 8.30 8.20 8.14 8.10 8.10 7.12 8.05 8.21 7.95 8.15 8.40 7.55 7.90 8.45 8.18 2. Brownish Yellowish Yellowish Brownish Yellowish Yellowish Yellowish Brownish Brownish Brownish Yellowish Colour Brownish Blackish Brownish Blackish White brown brown White brown brown brown White White White brown 3. Moisture 1.85 14.30 12.30 12.68 10.50 18.20 15.40 12.30 11.90 13.15 1.75 19.20 16.50 11.60 13.40 Content (%) 4. Silty Silty Silty Silty Silty Silty Silty Silty Clay Silty loam Soil Texture Silty loam Silty loam Silty loam Silty Silty loam loam loam loam 5. Bulk density 1.75 1.54 1.66 1.51 1.86 1.62 1.58 1.39 1.49 1.48 1.84 2.18 1.33 1.86 1.38 (gm/cc) 6. Water 26.60 14.80 16.00 11.90 24.40 28.40 15.10 26.10 18.20 19.30 16.60 26.60 holding 12.30 26.30 17.60 capacity (%) 7. Chloride 29.91 27.37 13.20 20.10 20.77 20.28 25.97 29.21 19.55 19.55 12.50 22.14 18.30 20.28 18.75 (mg/100gm) 8. Calcium as 26.85 25.65 14.43 14.70 15.05 14.56 26.22 26.25 12.50 13.30 15.43 16.25 Ca 15.30 14.03 11.60 (mg/100gm) 9. Sodium 12.82 10.06 7.47 10.27 9.96 9.82 10.30 12.22 13.16 12.34 8.65 13.12 10.27 10.46 11.56 (mg/100gm) 10. Potassium 115.65 93.54 93.43 106.77 61.30 61.30 91.66 111.35 77.10 81.15 91.22 60.10 107.97 58.30 78.55 (kg. /hec.) 11. Magnesium 2.07 2.14 2.08 2.80 2.37 3.59 2.65 2.77 2.95 2.50 2.80 2.08 as Mg 2.40 2.37 2.50 (mg/100gm) 12. Organic 0.49 0.66 0.92 0.78 0.63 0.66 0.61 0.55 0.76 0.70 1.05 0.52 0.71 0.58 0.70 Matter (%) 13. Available 225.76 201.50 236.40 195.0 198.70 187.80 203.10 210.56 148.40 150.50 318.40 202.10 Nitrogen as 190.0 192.50 142.30 N (kg. /hec.) 14. Available 36.17 23.62 22.31 74.55 45.30 27.31 24.65 21.92 24.12 76.12 39.34 26.82 28.42 48.90 24.56

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Phosphorus (kg. /hec.) 15. Zinc 3.80 5.86 5.85 4.98 4.78 5.10 5.18 8.80 4.94 5.26 3.20 5.18 4.22 9.20 4.16 (mg/100gm) 16. Manganese 19.50 18.95 19.34 17.20 15.90 16.88 16.44 16.52 18.52 16.80 18.30 18.52 16.50 18.52 18.52 (mg/100gm) 17. Lead 0.81 0.89 0.88 0.92 0.90 0.75 0.75 0.81 0.85 0.95 0.85 0.85 0.96 0.86 0.82 (mg/100gm) 18. Cadmium 1.60 1.34 1.54 1.49 2.95 1.60 2.10 2.75 1.29 2.45 1.40 1.22 1.49 2.15 1.70 (mg/100gm) 19. Copper as 3.96 3.90 4.30 4.12 3.98 2.90 4.10 4.90 3.60 Cu 3.89 4.12 3.20 4.12 5.30 3.20 (mg/100gm) 20. Chromium 1.70 1.66 1.68 1.54 1.86 1.75 1.65 3.14 1.62 1.79 1.30 1.54 1.54 2.84 1.85 (mg/100gm) Source: Soil Analysis, March To May, 2014

3.11.3 Result

The analysis results show that During March to May 2014(Pre Monsoon Season) soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.12 to 8.45 with organic matter 0.49 % to 1.05 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil samples. Soil texture is Sandy loam. Soil Quality data attached as Annexure-VIII.

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Table 3.18: Soil Analysis Result October 2014

S. Parameter Akbarpur Faizalpur Nangal Mothoka Thana Mahanpur Dilpura Gohana Narnaul Amarpur Batho ki Untoll Faizabad Mirpur Shahbazpur No. Sirohi chaudhari Jorasi Dhani 1. pH (at 25 0C) 8.38 8.22 8.20 8.12 8.21 7.54 8.10 8.22 7.95 8.10 8.35 7.51 8.01 8.42 8.20 2. Brownish Yellowish Yellowish Brownish Yellowish Yellowish Yellowish Brownish Brownish Brownish Yellowish Colour Brownish Blackish Brownish Blackish White brown brown White brown brown brown White White White brown 3. Moisture 1.50 16.90 15.90 12.60 15.26 2.15 20.30 15.90 13.20 14.70 14.45 18.50 14.28 30.10 16.35 Content (%) 4. Silty loam Silty Silty Silty Silty Soil Texture Silty loam Silty loam Silty Silty Silty Silty Silty Silty Clay Silty loam loam loam loam loam 5. Bulk density 1.58 1.58 1.75 1.76 1.62 1.84 1.45 1.51 1.84 2.98 1.45 1.76 2.40 1.40 1.45 (gm/cc) 6. Water 26.50 12.70 27.20 30.30 16.90 28.20 22.10 20.60 18.40 28.10 holding 21.50 22.20 24.50 35.40 28.50 capacity (%) 7. Chloride 31.15 23.30 23.95 22.42 27.86 31.32 21.75 21.15 13.80 23.67 19.12 21.54 28.54 27.16 20.58 (mg/100gm) 8. Calcium as 27.80 16.50 15.96 16.14 28.12 27.80 13.90 14.50 17.56 18.15 Ca 14.18 12.10 26.40 25.92 11.60 (mg/100gm) 9. Sodium 11.41 12.23 9.88 10.64 12.10 14.14 15.12 13.94 10.15 13.12 10.40 10.54 12.40 15.63 13.56 (mg/100gm) 10. Potassium 116.50 115.15 64.90 63.30 94.44 115.56 81.50 85.85 95.14 62.30 107.58 62.80 96.00 98.15 82.55 (kg. /hec.) 11. Magnesium 2.09 3.40 3.91 3.92 3.15 3.16 3.15 2.90 3.10 2.38 as Mg 2.80 2.85 4.50 1.62 2.80 (mg/100gm) 12. Organic 0.80 0.81 0.68 0.69 0.58 0.60 0.82 0.65 1.01 0.55 0.78 0.62 0.73 0.98 0.72 Matter (%) 13. Available 227.65 206.20 218.70 191.50 208.30 220.18 155.50 160.60 310.50 210.10 Nitrogen as 796.50 210.50 208.48 245.02 176.50 N (kg. /hec.) 14. Available 35.12 25.85 24.56 25.84 80.14 41.41 28.14 30.36 50.50 23.34 Phosphorus 29.50 24.40 80.54 70.51 28.35 (kg. /hec.)

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15. Zinc 4.89 3.20 4.14 4.95 5.21 5.12 4.80 5.22 9.90 5.14 3.40 5.38 4.80 3.10 4.20 (mg/100gm) 16. Manganese 15.60 21.10 21.65 20.34 19.10 16.30 18.74 17.27 17.98 17.92 19.35 18.96 18.60 18.89 16.80 (mg/100gm) 17. Lead 0.84 0.76 0.88 0.82 0.95 0.92 0.75 0.75 0.77 0.85 0.68 0.74 0.86 0.92 0.79 (mg/100gm) 18. Cadmium 2.50 1.67 1.53 1.65 1.58 2.74 1.64 2.30 2.70 1.37 1.35 1.42 1.54 1.45 1.64 (mg/100gm) 19. Copper as 3.40 3.84 4.10 4.80 4.84 4.10 2.10 4.70 5.30 3.95 Cu 4.10 3.24 4.80 3.85 3.45 (mg/100gm) 20. Chromium 1.70 1.72 1.63 1.72 1.56 1.80 1.85 1.68 3.82 1.58 1.20 1.69 1.60 1.15 1.90 (mg/100gm) Source: Soil Analysis, October, 2014

3.11.4 Result

The analysis results show during October 2014(Post Monsoon Season) that soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.51 to 8.42 with organic matter 0.58 % to 1.01 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil samples. Soil texture is Sandy loam. Soil Quality data attached as Annexure-VIII.

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3.12 Biological Environment

3.12.1 Introduction

The biological study was under taken by Ecology & Biodiversity Expert, as a part of the EIA study report to understand the present status of ecosystem prevailing in the study area, to compare it with past condition with the help of available data, to predict changes in the biological environment as a result of present activities and to suggested measures for maintaining its health.

Following Protected Forests are present in 10 Km radius study area: S.No. Particulars Distance from the Direction from the ML ML Boundary (in Boundary km) Protected Forest 1. Balupura 2.9 SW 2. Baneti 3.3 S 3. Mina Ka Nangal 6.0 SW 4. Kharju 7.2 SW

A survey was conducted to study the flora around 10 km radius. Some of the information was gathered from the local habitants. All the collected data were classified to interpret the impact of pollution on the flora and fauna of that region. Survey of the mild plants as well as cultivated crop plants was made and all the available information was recorded. The primary data collected was compared with the Secondary data collected from Forest Department, District Mahendergarh. The Authenticated List of Flora & Fauna is enclosed as Annexure IX. NOC from DFO is enclosed as Annexure X

3.12.2 Survey Methodology Detailed survey was conducted to evaluate floral and faunal composition of the study area. Primary data on floral and faunal composition was recorded during site visit and secondary data was collected from the Forest department and published relevant literature. Field study period: The ecological survey has been conducted for one season. The details are given as below: Core zone: At the project site along Krishnawati River. Buffer zone: Around the project site in 10 km radius. Inventory of flora and fauna has been prepared on the basis of collected data. The mode of data and parameters considered during field investigations is given below:

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Mode of data collection & parameters considered during the survey Aspect Data Mode of data Parameters collection monitored Terrestrial Primary data By field survey Floral and Faunal Ecology collection diversity

Secondary From authentic Floral and Faunal data collection sources like Forests diversity and study department of of vegetation, forest Haryana and available type, importance published literatures etc. like - [Annual report (2011- 12) by Haryana State Biodiversity Board]

Aquatic Primary data By field survey Floral and Faunal Ecology collection diversity

Secondary From authentic Floral and Faunal data collection sources like Forests diversity and study department of of vegetation, forest Haryana and available type, importance published literatures etc. like - [Annual report (2011- 12) by Haryana State Biodiversity Board]

3.12.2.1 Flora The present study on the floral assessment for the proposed project activity is based on extensive field survey of the area. The study has been conducted in pre monsoon season and post monsoon period. The plant species were identified with the help of taxonomists of related fields and nearby Institutions. Besides the collection of plant species, information was also collected with vernacular names of plant species made by local inhabitants. In this process the whole study area was divided into different sections to get the maximum diversity of plant species. The sampling sites were selected based on land use pattern, topography and floristic composition of the study area. The other relevant data on bio-diversity, like economically important plant species and medicinal plant, rare and endangered species in the study area have been collected from secondary sources like forest and wild life departments. The plant species found in the area are mentioned below.

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Table 3.19: Diversity of Flora in Study Area S. No Scientific Name Common Name Family

TREES 1. Acacia Leacophloea Raunj Fabaceae 2. Acacia Nilotica Var. Kikar Fabaceae Indica 3. Acacia Senegal Khairi Fabaceae 4. Acacia Tortilis Israeli Kikar Fabaceae 5. Ailanthus Excelsa Ulloo Neem Simaroubaceae 6. Albizia Lebbek Siris Fabaceae 7. Azadirachta Indica Neem Meliaceae 8. Anogeissus Pendula Dhauk Combretaceae 9. Bauhinia Racemosa Kachnar Fabaceae 10. Bombax Ceiba Semal Malvaceae 11. Boswellia Serrata Salai Burseraceae 12. Butea Monosperma Dhak Fabaceae 13. Cassia Fistula Amaltas Fabaceae 14. Cassia Siamea -- Fabaceae 15. Cordia Dichtoma Lasura Boraginaceae 16. Capparis Deciduas Kair or Karir Capparaceae 17. Dalbergia Sissoo Shisham Fabaceae 18. Delonix Regia Gulmohar Fabaceae 19. Eucalyptus Hybrid Safeda Myrtaceae 20. Eucalyptus Safeda Myrtaceae Camaldulensis 21. Ficus Bengalesis Barh Moraceae 22. Ficus Glomerata Gullar Moraceae 23. Ficus Religiosa Peepal Moraceae 24. Holoptelea Intergrifolia Pahari Papri 25. Jacaranda Mimosaefolis Jacarnda Bignoniaceae 26. Kigelia Pinnata Kigelia Bignoniaceae 27. Leucaena Leucocephala Su-Babul Fabaceae 28. Melia Azedarach Bakain Melia azederach 29. Mitragyana Parvifolia Phaldu Rubiaceae 30. Moringa Oeifera Sohanjna Moringaceae 31. Parkinsonia Aculeate Parkinsonia Fabaceae 32. Phoenix Sylvestris Khajur Arecaceae 33. Pongamia Pinnata Papri, Karanj Fabaceae 34. Pongamia Glabra Papri Fabaceae 35. Prosopis Cineraria Jand, andi Fabaceae 36. Prosopis Juliflora Vilayati Kikar Fabaceae (Mesquite) 37. Salvadora Oleides Jal Salvadoraceae 38. Streculia Urens Gum Karaya Malvaceae 39. Syzygium Cumini Jamun Myrtaceae 40. Tamarindus Indica Imli Fabaceae Vardan Environet, Gurgaon Page | 118 (Chapter-3)

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SHURBS & HERBS 41. Acacia Jacquemontii Babul Fabaceae 42. Achyranthes Aspera Puthkanda Asclepiadaceae 43. Adhatoda Vasica Bansa Acanthaceae 44. Aerva Javanica Bui Amaranthaceae 45. Agava Americana Keora Asparagaceae 46. Alysicarpus Monilifer -- Fabaceae 47. Amaranthus Gracilis Cholai Amaranthaceae 48. Argemone Maxicana Kandheli or Kanteli Papaveraceae 49. Asphodels Tenuifolius Piaza Xanthorrhoeaceae 50. Balanites Aegyptica Hingo or Hongot Zygophyllaceae 51. Bougainvillea Spp Boungainvillea Nyctaginaceae 52. Calotropis Procera Aak Asclepiadaceae 53. Cannabis Sativa Bhang Cannabaceae 54. Carissa Horrinda Hins Apocynaceae 55. Carissa Spinarum Kaaunda Apocynaceae 56. Cassia Tora Panwar Fabaceae 57. Chenopodium Album Bathua Chenopodiaceae 58. Crotolaria Juncea -- Fabaceae 59. Datura Alba Dhatura Solanaceae 60. Dodonaea Viscose -- Sapindaceae CREEPERS, CLIMBERS, PARASITES AND SEDGES 61. Citrillus Colocynthus -- Cucurbitaceae 62. Cuscuta Reflexa Akash Bel Convolvulaceae 63. Cucumis Pubescens Kachri Cucurbitaceae 64. Cyperus Rotundus Motha Cyperaceae 65. Loranthus Spp. -- Loranthaceae 66. Momordica Charantia Bankarela Cucurbitaceae 67. Mimosa Hamata -- Fabaceae 68. Portulaca Oleracea -- Portulacaceae 69. Solanum Zanthocarpum Kateli Solanaceae 70. Trianthema Santa/Santi Aizoaceae Portulacastrum 71. Tribulus Terrestris Gokhru Zygophyllaceae 72. Tridax Procumbens Sadahari Asteraceae 73. Vallaris Solanacea Dudhi Apocynaceae 74. Vallaris Heyni -- Apocynaceae GRASSES 75. Andropogon Laniger Khawi Poaceae 76. Aristida Hertigluma -- Poaceae 77. Cenchrus Bilorus Bhurat Poaceae 78. Cenchrus Celiaris Anjan Poaceae 79. Cenchrus Setigerus -- Poaceae 80. Chrysopogon Montanus Dhotu Poaceae

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81. Cymbopogon Martini -- Poaceae 82. Cynodon Dactylon Doob Poaceae 83. Desmostachya Bipinnata Dab Poaceae 84. Dichanthium Annulatum Palwan Poaceae 85. Digitaria Ciliaris Jharania Poaceae 86. Dactyloctenium Makhra Poaceae Aegytium 87. Dactyloctenium Tantia Poaceae Sindicum 88. Echinochloa Colonum Sanwak Poaceae 89. Erianthus Munja Jhund/Munj Poaceae 90. Eragrostis Tremula -- Poaceae 91. Elecusine Compressa Ghora Dhab Poaceae 92. Hetropogon Contortus Suva Ghas Poaceae 93. Imperata Cylindrical Siru Poaceae 94. Iseilma Laxum -- Moraceae 95. Lasiurus Hirsutus Sevan Moraceae 96. Penumum Antidotale Ghamor Poaceae 97. Panicum Turgidum Swank Poaceae 98. Sccharum Spontaneum Kans Poaceae 99. Sporobolus Arabicus -- Poaceae 100 Sprobolus Arundinacea -- Poaceae 101 Sorghum Halepense Baru Poaceae 102 Sehima Nervosum Seran Poaceae 103 Vetiveria Zizanioides Panni/Khas Poaceae (Source: Authenticated list from DFO, Forest department, Mahendergarh and field visit) 3.12.2.2 Fauna

The study of fauna takes substantial amount of time to understand the specific faunal characteristics of the area. The assessment of fauna have been done on the basis of secondary data collected from different government offices like forest department, wildlife department etc. The presence of wildlife was also confirmed from the local inhabitants depending on the animal sightings and the frequency of their visits in the project area.

3.12.2.2.1 Avifauna

During Birds survey actual counts of birds were made following the standard survey technique. The number of birds observed in each sampling location was counted and listing was made. The details of the diversity of fauna have been shown in Table 3.20.

There is a relatively poor sighting of animals in the core and buffer areas of the mining contract.

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Table 3.20: Diversity of Fauna in the Study Area AVIFAUNA S. No. Scientific Name Local Name Schedule As Per (Wild Life Protection Act 1972) 1. Phalacrocorax niger Little Cormorant Schedule IV 2. Vanellus indicus Red Wattled Lapwing Schedule IV 3. Streptopelia tranquebarica Red Collared Dove Schedule IV 4. Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin Schedule IV 5. Corvus macrorhynchos Jungle Crow Schedule IV 6. Acridotheres ginginianus Bank Myna ----- 7. Merops leschenaulti Chestnut-headed Bee - Schedule IV Eater 8. Merops orientalis Small Bee-Eater Schedule IV 9. Streptopelia senegalensis Little Brown Dove Schedule IV 10. Passer domesticus House sparrow ----- MAMMALS S. No. Scientific Name Common Name Schedule As Per (Wild Life Protection Act 1972) 1. Suncus murinus Grey Musk Shrew Schedule V 2. Lepus negricollis Indian Hare Schedule IV 3. Apodemus sylvaticus Common Field Mouse Schedule V 4. Bandicota bengalensis Indian Mole Rat Schedule V 5. Sus scrofa Wild boar Schedule III 6. Axis porcinus Hog Deer Schedule III 7. Bosephalus tragocameleus Nilgai Schedule III 8. Hyaena hyaena (Linn) Striped hyaena Schedule III 9. Cervus unicolor Sambhar Schedule IV 10. Bungarus caeruleus Common indian krait Schedule IV 11. Rattus rattus House Rat Schedule V 12. Lepus negricollis Indian Hare Schedule IV 13. Funambulus pennanti Palm Squirrel Schedule IV 14. Apodemus sylvaticus Common Field Mouse Schedule V Source: Data collected by E&B Expert during Field Visit

3.12.2.2.2 Endangered and Threatened Species

Endangered and threatened animals of India have been listed in the Schedule I and Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (amended in 2001). No threatened, rare, endangeredor endemic species were observed in the study area. Schedule I: None of the species were recorded from Schedule I. Schedule II: None of the species were recorded from Schedule II 3.12.3 Forest and Forest Types Observed In the Study Area

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The forests in Haryana are classified as Reserve Forests, Protected Forests, Unclassed Forests, Areas closed U/S 38 of Indian Forest Act, 1927 and Areas closed U/S 4 & 5 of Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900. Blocks of Reserve Forest areas are mainly confined to the Shivalik ranges in and districts. Small blocks of Reserved Forests are found at a number of places in the districts of Yamunanagar, , Ambala, and . Majority of forests in the state belong to Subtropical dry deciduous category whereas subtropical thorny forests are found only in the Aravalli hills in the southern parts of the state. Pine forests are located at higher reaches in the Protected Forests of Hills in , whereas Sal Forests dominate the Reserve Forests in the Shiwaliks of . District Mahendergarh covered (5700 ha) 3.38% of total forest area (168400 ha) of Haryana. (Source : http://haryanaforest.gov.in/ & http://mahendragarh.gov.in ) The Reserve forest & Protected forest areas falling in the study area are as follows:

Table3.21: Reserve Forest falls in Study Area

S. No. Particulars

1. Narnaul R.F. (1.8 km NW)

2. Rasulpur R.F. (7 km, W) (Data Source: Biological Survey)

3.12.4 National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors

There is no eco sensitive areas i.e National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, and Wildlife Corridors falling in the study area. However reserve forest and other forest areas falling within the study area, the details are given below:

3.13 Socio-Economic Environment

The economy of India is mainly based on agriculture sector and the main activity of rural population being agriculture; the entire infrastructure is oriented towards this activity. An area is said to be developed, if it contains the facilities like pakka houses, metalled roads, hospitals, qualified private doctors, higher secondary schools and degree colleges, adequate water supply, electric supply, easily available transport and recreational facilities etc.

Socio-economic study of an area gives an opportunity to assess the socio-economic conditions of an area. By this study, the changes likely to occur in living and social standards of the study area due to this mine can also be assessed. It can undoubtedly be said that due to this mine area gross economic production of the area will increase substantially. This Mine may provide

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direct and indirect employment and will improve the infrastructural facilities and standards of living of the area.

An integral part of environmental study, which deals with the total environment, is socio- economic environment incorporating various facts related to socio-economic condition in the area. These includes demographic structure of the area, provision of basic amenities viz., housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation, communication, transportation, prevailing diseases, pattern as well as feature of aesthetic significance such as temples, historical monuments, etc. at the baseline level. This would help in visualizing and predicting the likely impact depending upon the nature and magnitude of the project.

3.13.1 Socio-Economic Survey

3.13.1.1 Sampling Method

A judgmental and purposive sampling method was used for choosing respondents of various sections of the society i.e. Sarpanch, adult males and females, teachers, medical practitioners, businessmen, agriculture laborers, fishermen, unemployed group etc. Judgmental and purposive sampling method includes the right cases from the total population that helps to fulfill the purpose of research needs.

3.13.1.2 Data Collection Method

In order to assess and evaluate the likely impacts arising out of any developmental projects on socio-economic environment, it is necessary to gauge the apprehensions of the people in the project area. For the process of data collection through primary and secondary sources certain methods are used among that are:

3.13.1.3 Field Survey and Observations Field Survey and Observations is made at each sampling village and the quality of life of that region is studied. Visits are made at hospitals, primary health centers and sub-centers to know the health status of the region. Various governmental organizations such as statistical department, department of census operations are visited to collect the population details of that region.

3.13.1.4 Interview Method Structured interview method is used to collect data regarding the awareness and opinion from the sample selected of the various socioeconomic sections of the community. Structured interviews involve the use of a set of predetermined questions that includes fixed and alternative

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questions. The questionnaire mainly highlights the parameters such as income, employment and working conditions, housing, food, clothing, water supply, sanitation, health, energy, transportation and communication, education, environment and pollution to assess the quality of life of that particular region and general awareness and opinion of the respondents about the project. The interview method has the advantage that almost all perfect sample of the general population can be reached and respond to the approach. Interview method helps to collect more correct and accurate information as the interviewer is present during the field survey. Table3.22: Socio-Economic Survey Methodology Measurement S Attributes Sampling Method Remarks Socio-economic  Demographic Socio- Minimum for Primary data Secondary data structure economic two phases of collection from census  Infrastructure survey is the project through records, statistical resource base based on questionnaire hard books, topo  Economic proportionat sheets, health resource base e stratified records and and random relevant official  Health status: sampling records available Morbidity method with Govt. pattern agencies  Cultural and aesthetic attributes  Education

3.13.1.5 Socio-Economic Survey Socio-economic Survey was conducted with the help of predesigned tool to measure the socio- economic status of the people in the study area. In all, there are 56 villages located in all directions with reference to project site. On the basis of purposive sampling, adult male/female from these villages was selected to collect the information related to socio-economic status. Care was taken to have interview of Sarpanch/ Mukhia of each village. In addition to individual interviews with the adult male/female, common meetings were conducted in which heads of the villages, panchayat representatives, and other stakeholders like, school teacher, anganwadi sevika, etc were present. The salient socio-economic features observed under the study are:  Most of the people in study area use Firewood, Cow dung cake and Kerosene as the main source of fuel for cooking purpose.  Average literacy level among the people is about 68.52%. Among women in the study area, literacy level is less, as the educational facilities available in the study area.  Road conditions are good. There is bus facility available in the interior villages. Vardan Environet, Gurgaon Page | 124 (Chapter-3)

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 Medical facilities available in the area. Lack of drainage and control of mosquitoes nuisance, have resulted in higher prevalence of malaria in the area, especially during rainy season.  Most of the villages have Bore well, Hand pump in study area for water supply.  Electricity facility is available in few villages but mostly villages are not electrified.  Mostly, people in the region are having the pakka houses.

Figure 3.15: Socioeconomic Data Collection picture

The study area falls in Tehsil Narnaul of Mahendergarh District.The population as per 2011 Census records is 304708 (10 km of the project site). Village wise demographic details are given in Table 3.23

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Table 3.23: Demographic Details of the Study Area SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA UNDER 10 KM RADIUS

Name Type Total Total SC Total ST Total Total Total Total Number of Population Population Population Literates Illiterates Males Females Household Abdulla Nagar (136) Rural 921 138 0 593 328 445 476 187 Aghiar(53) Rural 2103 773 0 1384 719 1121 982 417 Ajam Nagar(120) Rural 1413 436 0 958 455 770 643 274 Akbarpur Rural 0 Ramu(170) 938 117 677 261 490 448 170 Akoli(198) Rural 1309 202 0 871 438 685 624 244 Anawas(66) Rural 832 87 0 558 274 425 407 158 Atali(37) Rural 1928 153 0 1339 589 1011 917 365 Bairawas(110) Rural 2045 311 0 1495 550 1095 950 415 Balana(27) Rural 2202 529 0 1123 1079 1216 986 381 Balayacha(32) Rural 1049 205 0 754 295 557 492 196 Baproli(123) Rural 1774 355 0 1200 574 937 837 348 Barda(18) Rural 4241 508 0 2776 1465 2215 2026 811 Barkoda(166) Rural 1691 329 0 1178 513 885 806 312 Bas (3) Rural 2109 437 0 1485 624 1083 1026 398 Bas Kirarod Rural 0 Umrabad (130) 1754 830 1169 585 929 825 319 Beri(82) Rural 2660 589 0 1787 873 1370 1290 574 Bhagdana(59) Rural 2151 216 0 1554 597 1107 1044 458 Bhagot(6) Rural 5288 721 0 3394 1894 2798 2490 908 Bhandor Nichi(83) Rural 1237 322 0 859 378 642 595 254 Bhandor Unchi(80) Rural 1980 496 0 1304 676 1073 907 379 Bhankhri (149) Rural 2941 635 0 2087 854 1542 1399 532 Bhankhri (149) Rural 2941 635 0 2087 854 1542 1399 532

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Bhojawas(42) Rural 5484 963 0 3536 1948 2889 2595 1005 Bhushan Kalan(191) Rural 2087 415 0 1511 576 1119 968 395 Bhushan Rural 0 Khurd(188) 1006 195 702 304 519 487 185 (268) Rural 2228 338 0 1531 697 1180 1048 420 Bucholi(76) Rural 2158 340 0 1557 601 1152 1006 433 Budin(31) Rural 2469 324 0 1672 797 1305 1164 461 Cham Dhera(85) Rural 840 0 0 614 226 465 375 177 Chhajiawas(106) Rural 1048 0 0 760 288 547 501 202 Chhapra Rural 0 Salimpur(182) 1091 116 803 288 576 515 211 Chinalia(124) Rural 1969 307 0 1308 661 1043 926 384 Dalenwas(23) Rural 3672 688 0 2508 1164 1936 1736 702 Degrota(13) Rural 3310 977 0 2050 1260 1721 1589 669 Deroli (103) Rural 4087 345 0 2891 1196 2144 1943 746 Deroli Jat(100) Rural 2219 640 0 1559 660 1156 1063 437 Devrali(36) Rural 533 27 0 319 214 284 249 87 Dhador(28) Rural 2229 319 0 1431 798 1185 1044 415 Dhani Rural 0 Bathotha(208) 3614 805 2490 1124 1889 1725 657 Dhani Rural 0 Bathotha(208) 3614 805 2490 1124 1889 1725 657 Dhani Rural 0 Bathotha(208) 3614 805 2490 1124 1889 1725 657 Dharsoon(135) Rural 942 286 0 664 278 519 423 171 Dholi(40) Rural 1862 559 0 1187 675 977 885 347 Dohar Kalan(145) Rural 2718 594 0 1852 866 1434 1284 505 Dulana(77) Rural 1178 307 0 854 324 633 545 239 Duloth(30) Rural 3427 446 0 2284 1143 1816 1611 683 Duloth(38) Rural 1285 284 0 918 367 656 629 230 Vardan Environet, Gurgaon Page | 127 (Chapter-3)

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Faizabad(118) Rural 1118 232 0 799 319 563 555 211 Gehli(137) Rural 3175 697 0 2248 927 1659 1516 636 Gulawala(115) Rural 1511 200 0 1069 442 816 695 300 (177) Rural 3215 656 0 2188 1027 1693 1522 589 Hamidpur(141) Rural 1825 390 0 1271 554 987 838 324 Hasanpur(154) Rural 1745 300 0 1186 559 943 802 332 Hasanpur(28) Rural 1140 491 0 744 396 588 552 230 Hazipur(131) Rural 1155 37 0 823 332 577 578 213 Hudina(117) Rural 1931 298 0 1305 626 1056 875 364 Jadupur (150) Rural 590 42 0 397 193 299 291 105 Jakhni(128) Rural 1688 357 0 1164 524 902 786 335 Janjriyawas(92) Rural 1886 361 0 1283 603 1003 883 372 Jant(45) Rural 2696 556 0 1747 949 1428 1268 514 Jat Guwana(176) Rural 856 151 0 554 302 436 420 171 Jatwas(94) Rural 1380 180 0 988 392 748 632 271 Jhagroli(67) Rural 3389 542 0 2367 1022 1754 1635 615 Jonawas(95) Rural 1222 227 0 886 336 636 586 261 Kanwariawas(156) Rural 3780 596 0 2617 1163 2049 1731 750 Khampura(102) Rural 1909 515 0 1380 529 1016 893 359 Khampura(102) Rural 1909 515 0 1380 529 1016 893 359 Kharoli(105) Rural 2264 213 0 1308 956 1193 1071 374 Khaspur(171) Rural 2310 501 0 1631 679 1227 1083 414 Khatiwas(96) Rural 1811 274 0 1333 478 974 837 330 Khatod (90) Rural 2236 418 0 1498 738 1174 1062 420 Khatodra(34) Rural 1686 210 0 1125 561 894 792 322 Khatoti Khurd(142) Rural 1750 262 0 1253 497 923 827 306 Khatoti Rural 0 Sultanpur(143) 1819 329 1294 525 953 866 346

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Khatripur(175) Rural 1129 108 0 791 338 612 517 222 Khera(72) Rural 1575 207 0 1127 448 844 731 311 Khorma(127) Rural 1496 642 0 1004 492 805 691 267 Kirarod Rural 0 Afganan(163) 1162 35 852 310 598 564 188 Kodinja(193) Rural 4061 569 0 2727 1334 2196 1865 695 Kothal Kalan(98) Rural 2156 458 0 1437 719 1186 970 433 Kultajpur(155) Rural 1889 537 0 1254 635 1026 863 326 Kurahwata(37) Rural 2776 433 0 1903 873 1442 1334 540 Kutbapur(167) Rural 865 171 0 618 247 444 421 177 Lawan(58) Rural 2372 324 0 1717 655 1220 1152 484 Lehroda(119) Rural 1724 179 0 1235 489 921 803 314 Madhogarh(25) Rural 2572 829 0 1726 846 1350 1222 455 Majra Kalan(60) Rural 2194 127 0 1611 583 1149 1045 419 Majra Khurd(63) Rural 1607 334 0 1138 469 828 779 327 Makhsuspur(140) Rural 556 119 0 390 166 289 267 111 Malra(57) Rural 4595 802 0 3182 1413 2376 2219 886 Mandlana(134) Rural 2829 485 0 1929 900 1525 1304 558 Mandola(15) Rural 2304 150 0 1588 716 1209 1095 419 Meerpur(185) Rural 2549 346 0 1882 667 1355 1194 524 Meghanwas(75) Rural 1408 129 0 1018 390 750 658 287 Mehrampur(129) Rural 1820 610 0 1304 516 938 882 367 Mirjapur(179) Rural 2684 353 0 1864 820 1384 1300 514 Mitarpura(169) Rural 749 478 0 475 274 382 367 141 Mohamadpur Rural 0 Hamidkhan(125) 1778 400 1159 619 938 840 328 Mohamadpur(24) Rural 1553 165 0 1050 503 806 747 280 Mohamadpur(40) Rural 1781 221 0 1209 572 971 810 352 Mukandpura(215) Rural 3019 565 0 1756 1263 1620 1399 464

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Nanagwas(99) Rural 1051 102 0 759 292 559 492 212 Nang Tihari(164) Rural 1311 232 0 866 445 712 599 257 Nangal Kalia(225) Rural 4351 412 0 3043 1308 2325 2026 801 Nangal Katha(122) Rural 2180 346 0 1467 713 1146 1034 429 Narheri(289) Rural 1578 243 0 834 744 835 743 265 Nasibpur(162) Rural 5101 1148 0 3580 1521 2867 2234 899 Nihalawas(112) Rural 1490 323 0 1056 434 809 681 291 Nihalawas(112) Rural 1490 323 0 1056 434 809 681 291 Nihalawas(112) Rural 1490 323 0 1056 434 809 681 291 Nimbira(33) Rural 1607 671 0 1035 572 836 771 317 Nizampur(288) Rural 1963 333 0 1318 645 1029 934 383 Nuni Kalan(173) Rural 1319 447 0 888 431 685 634 233 Nuniawal(161) Rural 6817 714 0 4881 1936 3631 3186 1218 Paharwas(91) Rural 609 39 0 385 224 323 286 106 Paiga(88) Rural 953 119 0 692 261 488 465 199 Pali(39) Rural 7136 1502 0 4754 2382 3752 3384 1352 Palri(38) Rural 2826 387 0 1988 838 1520 1306 549 Patikara(186) Rural 4720 1152 0 3540 1180 2458 2262 913 Raghunath Rural 0 Pura(138) 1542 143 1094 448 833 709 302 Rajawas(26) Rural 2675 946 0 1577 1098 1418 1257 497 Rampura(116) Rural 1333 291 0 946 387 716 617 243 Rasulpur(158) Rural 375 0 0 235 140 198 177 60 Rasulpur(25) Rural 2512 446 0 1830 682 1336 1176 491 Rathiwas(35) Rural 393 0 0 284 109 214 179 66 Rewasa (Part)(62) Rural 3186 637 0 2284 902 1666 1520 621 Sagarpur(36) Rural 2186 348 0 1610 576 1168 1018 402 Salarpur Rural 0 Mehta(133) 634 142 429 205 342 292 117

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Salarpur(39) Rural 2904 637 0 2046 858 1545 1359 556 Salimabad(86) Rural 915 16 0 621 294 499 416 170 Saloni(172) Rural 1764 457 0 1234 530 937 827 348 Sarai Bahadur Rural 1386 66 0 963 423 723 663 261 Nagar(181) Sarerpur(168) Rural 1174 123 0 801 373 594 580 227 Seehma(101) Rural 4664 514 0 3308 1356 2422 2242 895 Sesoth(61) Rural 2502 353 0 1793 709 1311 1191 500 Sigri(64) Rural 1226 437 0 840 386 647 579 252 Sobhapur(190) Rural 1394 214 0 1017 377 717 677 286 Sohla(29) Rural 2233 199 0 1399 834 1203 1030 415 Surana(183) Rural 865 98 0 589 276 453 412 171 Surani(180) Rural 1291 380 0 923 368 679 612 251 Surjanwas(73) Rural 2783 196 0 1937 846 1428 1355 551 Thana(139) Rural 907 252 0 652 255 497 410 187 Totaheri(206) Rural 1394 322 0 926 468 749 645 295 Ushmapur(17) Rural 1000 252 0 658 342 523 477 173 Zerpur(16) Rural 2088 311 0 1202 886 1069 1019 403 Total 304708 55831 0 208793 95915 161012 143696 57665 Source: Census of India 2011

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1. Demography  No. of Village : 56  Total population : 304708  Number of Household : 57665  Scheduled Castes : 55831  Scheduled Tribes : 0  Literacy : 68.52%

Total population total SC Population total ST Population Total Literates Total Illeterates Total Male Total Female Number of households

Fig 3.16: Demography of the study area

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3.15 Conclusion

The implementation of the MGR Unit-III sand mining project will generate both direct and indirect employment. Mahendragarh district in which the mine contract area falls is an agriculturally based district. All the basic facilities like road and rail network, medical facilities, post & telegraph, market, drinking water facilities and education facilities are available. The project will also provide impetus to industrialization of the area and mining would be boon for the district as it will not only result in employment opportunity but also infrastructure development and overall growth of the area. At present agriculture is the main occupation of the people as more than half of the population depends on it. With the implementation of the proposed mining project the occupational pattern of the people in the area will change making more people engaged in industrial and business activities rather in agriculture.

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CHAPTER: 4 ANTICIPATED IMPACT & ITS MITIGATION MEASURES

4.0 Introduction Impact prediction is a very important phenomenon in evaluating the environmentally potential adverse impacts for any proposed mine project. The impact prediction is always carried out under worst possible conditions so as to mitigate or eliminate the environmental hazards. These predictions thus calculated are superimposed over the baseline data to calculate the net impact on the environment after the proposed mine project comes into product. The impacts on different environmental parameters due to this mining project are discussed below: 4.1 Construction Phase There will be no impacts as no construction stage is involved in this project. 4.2 Operation Phase Some of the impacts identified in various phases of operation are insignificant and do not warrant much attention whereas some others are important especially with respect to the present context. Therefore objective is to identify those impacts, which are significant and require a detailed analysis for decision making or formulating adequate management measures. This section deals with an assessment of impact of various mining activities on the existing environmental conditions. The methodology of assessment is based upon identification and description of the existing project activities as well as environmental components followed by evaluating the impact of mining and associated activities on the environment. The environmental components that are likely to be influenced or modified by the continuation of project activities are:  Air Environment  Noise Environment  Water Environment  Land use  Flora and fauna  Socio-economic status of the area  Solid waste management 4.3 Air Environment Prediction of impacts is the most important component in the environmental impact assessment

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 Operation of diesel based equipment like Excavator, Loader Truck Tractors-Trolley & Tippers etc.  Transportation of mineral  Excavation of sand from JCB  Air pollution from unpaved roads & surface.

4.3.1 Air pollution Modelling (ToR Point #20)

4.3.1.1 Air Quality Models

4.3.1.1.1 ISCST3 Dispersion Model

The Industrial Source Complex (ISC) Short Term model provides options to model emissions from a wide range of sources that might be present at a typical industrial source complex. ISCST3 is US-EPA approved model to predict the air quality. The model uses urban dispersion and regulatory defaults options as per guidelines on air quality models (PROBES/70/1997-1998). Emission sources are categorized into four basic types of sources, i.e., point sources, volume sources, area sources, and open pit sources. The volume source option and the area source option may also be used to simulate line sources. The model assumes receptors on flat terrain. The ISC short term area source model is based on a numerical integration over the area in the upwind and cross wind directions of Gaussian plume formula. This can be applied to the Point, Area, Line or Volume sources simultaneously and their resultant incremental concentration of the pollutant can be predicted.

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 Model Options Used For Computations

The options used for short-term computations are: • The plume rise is estimated by Briggs formulae, but the final rise is always limited to that of the mixing layer; • Stack tip down-wash is not considered; • Buoyancy Induced Dispersion is used to describe the increase in plume dispersion during the ascension phase; • Calms processing routine is used by default; • It is assumed that the pollutants do not undergo any physio-chemical transformation and that there is no pollutant removal by dry deposition; • Washout by rain is not considered; • Flat terrain is assumed / used for computations; • Cartesian co-ordinate system has been used for computations; and • The model computations have been done for 10 km with 100 m grid interval.

 Gaussian Plume Model

Ground Level Concentration () (GLC) from a point source at any receptor is given by -

 = Qg1g2 - (USEPA ISCST3, 1987)

(2 y zu)

where,

g1 = exp(-y2/2y2)

g2 = exp[-(z-H)2/2z2] + exp[-(z+H)2/2z2] Q = source strength Z = receptor height above the ground

He = effective stack height (Plume rise + Physical stack height) u = wind speed at stack level

y & z = dispersion parameters

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Figure 4.1 – Gaussian Plume Model

 Dispersion Parameters

Dispersion parameters y and z for open country conditions (Briggs, 1974) are used, as the project is located on in a rural area. Atmospheric dispersion coefficients vary with downwind distance (x) from emission sources for different atmospheric stability conditions. (CPCB – PROBES/70/1997-98).

Table 4.1 - Dispersion parameters as per stability class

y z Stability Class

A 0.22x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.20x B 0.16x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.12x C 0.11x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.08x(1+0.0002x).5 D 0.08x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.06(1+0.0015x).5 E 0.06x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.03x(1+0.0003x)-1 F 0.04x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.16x(1+0.0003x)-1

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 Plume Rise Plume rise h has been determined according to Brigg’s formula (CPCB guideline)

h = 21.425 F3 4 for F<55

Us h = 38.71 F3 5 for F>55

Us

F = g VsD2(Ts-Ta)/4Ts Where Us = wind speed at stack level (m/s) Vs = stack gas velocity (m/s) Ts = stack gas temperature (0K) Ta = ambient temperature (0K) F = Buoyancy flux parameter (m4/s3) h = Plume rise (m) D = Diameter of the stack (m) g = acceleration due to gravity, 9.807 (m/s2)

4.3.1.1.2 CALINE 4 model

The California Line Source Dispersion Model, CALINE4 (1989), uses traffic emissions, site geometry and meteorology to predict air pollutant concentrations within 500 meters of the roadways. Predictions can be made for carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and suspended particles. Options for modeling near intersections, parking lots, elevated or depressed freeways, and within canyons are given. CALINE4 is last in series of line source air quality model developed by California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS). It is based on Gaussian diffusion equation and employs mixing zone concept to characterize pollutant dispersion over the roadway. CALINE4 divides an individual link into series of elements from which incremental concentrations are computed and summed. Each element is modeled as an "equivalent" finite line source (FLS) positioned normal to the wind direction and centered at the element midpoint. Element size increases with distance from the receptor to improve computational efficiency. Incremental downwind concentrations are

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computed using the crosswind Gaussian formulation for a line source of finite length:

.

Where q is the lineal source strength, u is the wind speed, and , is the horizontal and

vertical Gaussian dispersion parameters, and y1 and y2 are the FLS endpoint y-coordinates. CALINE 4 treats the region directly over the highway as a zone of uniform emissions and turbulence This “mixing zone” is defined as the region over the traveled way plus 3m (approximately two vehicle widths) on either side. The additional width accounts for the initial horizontal dispersion imparted to pollutants by the vehicle wake. Within the mixing zone, the mechanical turbulence created by moving vehicles and the thermal turbulence created by hot vehicle exhaust are treated as significant dispersive mechanisms. Both ISCST3 and CALINE 4 models are based on Gaussian equations. The comparative analysis of both models is given in Table 2.

Table 4.2 - Comparative analysis between ISCST3 and CALINE 4 model

Features ISCST 3 CALINE -4 Type of sources Point, area, line and volume Line Source sources Plume rise Uses Briggs equations with stack-top wind speed and vertical temperature gradient Met data input Surface level of met data Surface level Profiling Met Data Only wind speed is Profiled No met data profiling Plume Dispersion Gaussian treatment in Gaussian distribution horizontal and Vertical direction Urban Treatment Urban option either on or off; no Four options : other specification available; all Rural, Sub urban, Central sources must be modeled either business district rural or urban Surface Characteristic Choice of rural or Urban Rural, Sub urban, central Business District and others

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Boundary Layer Wind speed, mixing height, and Stability class, wind speed, stability class mixing height temperature. Mixed Layer Height Holzworth scheme; uses Based on mixing height and interpolation based upon stability class maximum afternoon mixing height Building downwash Combination of Huber-Snyder Based on settling and and Scire- Schulman algorithms; deposition velocity of many discontinuities pollutants

4.3.1.2 Model Setup

4.3.1.2.1 Emission of PM10

The major sources of PM10 emission in case of sand mining project are the loading activity at mine site (loading of material over dumpers by excavators) and the movement of vehicles on unpaved haul roads The emission rates for these sources are given in latest USEPA’s AP- 42 guidelines.

4.3.1.2.2 Loading of Material

The sand will be loaded on dumpers using excavators. Eight excavators will be used for loading 5715 MT of sand during the working shift of 8 hours/day. The PM10 emission rate due to loading activity is calculated using below equation.

--- AP42 (Nov 2006)

Where, E = Emission Factor, kg/ton k = Particle size multiplier, 0.35 for PM10

M = Moisture Content, %

u = Mean wind speed, m/s

4.3.1.2.3 Emission of PM10 due to Transportation

The hauling of sand from the mine lease area to the end users via haul road (unpaved road)

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will cause emission of particulate matters. This emission will be limited to the extent of unpaved haul road starting from mining pit to nearest paved road connectivity. As per the mining plan the material will be transported during the working shift only. Each day maximum 50 dumpers (20 tonne capacity each) will make 286 trips for transporting sand i.e max. 72 dumpers / hour. The following empirical expressions is used to estimate the quantity in pounds (lb) of size-specific particulate emissions from an unpaved road in industrial sites, per vehicle mile traveled (VMT)

--- AP42 (Nov 2006)

Where k, a, b are empirical constants i.e. different for different particle size. E = size-specific emission factor (lb/VMT) s = surface material silt content (%) W = mean vehicle weight (tons) C = emission factor for 1980's vehicle fleet exhaust, brake wear and tire wear, 0.0047 lb/VMT for PM10. The source characteristics s and W are referred to as correction parameters for adjusting the emission estimates to local conditions. The effective emission rate after considering reduction in emission potential of haul roads due to water sprinkling was calculated for use in CALINE4 model.

4.3.1.2.4 Emission of CO from Vehicles

The sand will be transported outside the mining area for end use. Each hour maximum 72 dumpers will be used for transportation. In order to estimate the emission of CO from these vehicles exhaust ARAI-2007 emission factors were used in CALINE4 model. The ARAI emission factors for CO emitting from heavy vehicles (diesel) is 3.92 gm/km or 6.32 g/mile

4.3.1.2.5 Summary of calculated Emission Rates

Table 4.3 - Emissions Rates S. No. Activities Units Emission Rates 1. Loading g/s 0.019893 Transportation on Haul Road g/mile/vehicle 80.28034 2. (PM10 Emission) 3. Transportation (CO Emission) g/mile/vehicle 6.32

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4.3.1.3 Meteorological Data

The meteorology of the project area plays very important role in dispersion of pollutants and buildup of pollution within the atmosphere. In the present study, one season (March 2014 – May 2014) meteorological data has been taken to find the dispersion of pollutant concentration. The mixing height for study period, which is an important parameter to express the dispersive potential of atmosphere, has been taken from the atlas of hourly mixing height and assimilative capacity of atmosphere in India (S.D. Attri et al., 2008). Windrose diagram of one season meteorological data used for modeling is shown given below in Figure 4.2.

Figure 4.2 - Windrose Diagram

4.3.1.4 Modeling Methodology

. ISCST3 Model The ISCST3 model was used to predict the GLC of PM10 due to loading activity at mine site. Eight excavators will be used to load 5715 tonne of sand on dumpers for further transportation to end users. Point source resembling loading activity at mine site and having equivalent emission rates were setup in mining lease to predict the maximum

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incremental concentration of PM10 at baseline monitoring location (as shown in Figure 3). The predicted incremental concentration PM10 was added to baseline concentration to obtain the cumulative concentration level at baseline stations.

Figure 4.3 – ISCST3 Model Setup

. CALINE4 Model CALINE4 model was used to predict the worst case GLC of PM10 due to dumper movement on haul road (unpaved road) between the mine site and nearest paved road. In the present

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project, dumpers having 20 tonne capacity have been proposed to transport the mined sand from mining area. The maximum number of dumpers expected to ply on road will be 72 per hour. The model was set-up with haul road links along the mining lease and receptors at all the AAQM locations to predict the pollutant concentration. Since CALINE4 has options to predict only 1-hour and 8-hour pollutant concentration, the model was used to predict 1- hour worst case GLC of pollutant which was later converted into 24-hour GLC using Turner Equation1. The 24-hour incremental concentrations (predicted) of pollutants due to transportation were added to baseline concentrations to obtain the cumulative concentration levels.

4.3.2 Results

The maximum incremental concentration of PM10 wiz.14.35 ug/m3 was predicted inside the core zone near active mining area (loading locations). These loading locations are generally away from sensitive receptors (settlements etc.). As the distance from source increases, the incremental concentration of PM10 drops drastically due to settling of PM10 particles under gravity. The maximum impact of loading activity at mine site is limited to 200-250 m only. The predicted maximum incremental concentration due to transportation was found at A1 (Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station - 1) wiz. 2.900 ug/m3. The predicted maximum cumulative GLC of PM10 was found to be 87.066 ug/m3 at A6 (Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station – 6); which is lower than the permissible NAAQ standard for PM10 concentration (100µg/m3). The predicted 24 hours ground level concentrations at baseline air quality monitoring locations are presented in Table 4 below. The graphical representation is given in Figure 4. The predicted concentration for CO was found to be 0.0µg/m3 owing to very less traffic to and from the mining area.

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Table 4.4 – Predicted GLC of PM10 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations Max Baseline October, Predicted GLC Cumulative Cumulative Predicted GLC Location Conc. (µg/m3)- 2014 (µg/m3) – GLC (µg/m3) GLC (µg/m3) Location Name (µg/m3) – Code March to May, CALINE4 (March to (October, ISCST3 Model 2014 Model May, 2014 2014 Near Akbarpur Sirohi 84.5 A1 80.5 0.019 2.900 83.41 (Mine Site-1) 87.41 Faizalpur (Mine Site- 89.8 A2 84.2 0.089 2.262 86.551 2) 92.15 Nangal Chaudhari 85.4 88.09 A3 83.5 0.031 2.668 86.199 (Mine Site-3) A4 Mothoka 83.8 84.2 0.002 0.522 84.324 84.72 A5 Thana 83.9 80.1 0.004 0.174 84.078 80.27 A6 Mohanpur 84.9 89.8 0.078 2.088 87.066 91.95 A7 Dilpura 82.5 75.4 0.011 0.580 83.091 75.99 A8 Gohana 82.6 89.8 0.012 0.464 83.076 90.27 A9 Narnaul 83.5 85.4 0.014 0.638 84.152 86.04 A10 Amarpur Jorasi 83.8 80.2 0.009 0.464 84.273 80.67 A11 Batho ki Dhani 83.9 80.1 0.171 2.204 86.275 82.47 A12 Untoll 83.9 89.8 0.011 0.522 84.433 90.33 A13 Faizabad 82.8 84.2 0.016 0.116 82.932 84.32 A14 Mirpur 84.5 75.4 0.003 1.044 85.547 77.20

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Max Baseline October, Predicted GLC Cumulative Cumulative Predicted GLC Location Conc. (µg/m3)- 2014 (µg/m3) – GLC (µg/m3) GLC (µg/m3) Location Name (µg/m3) – Code March to May, CALINE4 (March to (October, ISCST3 Model 2014 Model May, 2014 2014 A15 Shahbazpur 83.8 85.4 0.033 1.160 84.993 86.59

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

Max Baseline Conc. (µg/m3) Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – ISCST3 Model Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – CALINE4 Model Permissible Limit (µg/m3)

Figure 4.4 – Graphical representation of model results

The contour maps showing the predicted concentration levels of PM10 are presented in Figure 5 and Figure 6.

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Figure 4.6 – Spatial distribution of PM10 GLC due to transportation

4.3.3 Conclusion

 From the results of ISCST3 and CALINE4 models, it is concluded that the maximum cumulative concentrations of PM10 both due to mining activities and transportation are expected to be within the prescribed standards for PM10.  The maximum impact of incremental concentration of PM10 due to loading activity at mine site is confined to limited distance (200-250m) only. Beyond that distance the

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concentration of PM10 due to mining activities is expected to be lower due to settlement of PM10 particles over short distances. The same is confirmed by the low predicted concentration levels of PM10 at ambient air quality stations (Table 4).  The incremental concentration due to transportation is limited to the length of unpaved haul road from the mining lease area until nearest paved roads.  The concentration of CO due to vehicle exhaust is negligible due to small number of vehicles plying on haul road. The concentrations of SOx and NOx generated from mining area are expected to be low due to absence of any major source.  The predicted concentrations are due to proposed sand mine only and higher pollutant concentrations may be observed in the study area due to simultaneous operations of other mines / anthropogenic activities, data for which is not available.  The overall impact on air quality due to proposed mining project is expected to be low extending to close vicinity of mining lease area and in proximity of unpaved haul roads only.

4.3.4 Mitigation Measures

The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the following measures are suggested mitigate any harmful impacts of pollutants -

 Plantation of trees along haul roads to help to reduce the impact of dust in the nearby villages;  Planning transportation routes of mined material so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route. (minimize transportation over unpaved road);  Dust mask shall be provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like excavations and loading points;  Regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation during transportation;  Transportation of material shall be carried out during day time only;  The speed of dumpers plying on the haul road should limited to avoid generation of dust;  Haul road shall be covered with gravels; and  Covering of material during transportation on dumpers to prevent spillage of sand from the dumpers. The dumpers shall be covered by tarpaulin. Overloading shall be avoided.

4.4 Prediction of Impacts Due to Noise

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The sound pressure level generated by noise source decreases with increasing distance from the source due to wave divergence. The main sources of noise in the mine are as follows:  Transportation vehicles  Loading & unloading of minerals. 4.4.1 Prediction of Impacts on the Community Day & night sound pressure levels are often used to describe the community noise exposure. All the necessary precautions and control measures will be taken up in the proposed mining activity; hence the impact of noise would be insignificant. 4.4.2 Proposed Mitigation Measures  Periodical monitoring of ambient noise will be done as per CPCB guidelines.  No other equipments except the Transportation vehicles and Excavator for loading will be allowed.  Noise generated by these equipments shall be intermittent and does not cause much adverse impact.  Proper maintenance of all equipments/machines will be carried out which help in reducing noise during operations.  Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and side. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust. 4.5 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT 4.5.1 Waste Water Generation There will be no waste water generation from the proposed mining activity. There will be only sanitary waste water generation that will be treated in septic tanks and will be used for plantation purpose.

4.5.2 Impact on surrounding water bodies: (ToR #26)

4.5.2.1 Impact on Surface water Quality

The flow of surface/ground water (sub surface flow) is following the trend of topography, which is in the South to North direction. There is no proposal of any stream modification/diversion. (ToR#26)

The River Krishnawati flows from SW to NE which originates from the hills of Sikar district of Rajasthan state. There is no flow of water in the river bed in post monsoon period. During dry period the sand is excavated which gets replenished during rainy period.

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No waste water will be generated from the proposed mining project. Only waste water generation will be sanitary waste water, which will be treated in septic tanks and will be reused for plantation. Hence no waste water is discharged outside the ML area. The river on which mining is proposed is a seasonal river and flows only during monsoon months. There will be no mining activity during rainy season, hence there will be no impact on water quality of surface water bodies. Hence, there will be no impact on aquatic fauna and planktons of the area. (ToR#45).

Hence there will be no impact on surface water due to mining operations.

4.5.2.2 Impact on Ground water Quality (ToR #25 &27)

The Sand mining will be up to the depth of 3 m. The ground water table is at the depth of about 45- 50 meters below the ground level. Hence there will not be any intersection of ground water table in the proposed mining operation. Thus the mine operation will not affect the hydrological conditions of the area.

Figure 4.7: Impact of Mining on Water Level

4.6 PREDICTION OF IMPACT ON THE LAND ENVIRONMENT The project area does not consist of any forest land so there is no change in land use pattern of the area. The land which will be diverted for mining in future is comprised of only barren land. It does not consist of any human habitations. The land of the project site is about 100% barren lands and it is considered unproductive by the community.

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4.6.1 Anticipated Impacts of the Proposed Mining Project  If the mining is not carried out in a systematic manner by leaving sufficient safety barriers from bank then it may disturb the river flow/course.  Stacking of unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) on the bank side of the river will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season, raise water level upstream, which may lead to bank cutting or flouting.  Deviation from planned mining procedures can lead to river channel shifting as well as degradation of surrounding land, causing loss of properties and degradation of landscape.  Mining within a river bed may have some impact on the stream’s physical characteristics, such as channel geometry, bed elevation in stream roughness of the bed, flow velocity, discharge capacity, sediment transportation capacity etc.  Alteration or modification of the above attributes may cause noticeable hazardous impact on ecological equilibrium of riverine regime. 4.6.2 Proposed Mitigation Measures No adverse impact is anticipated on land use of buffer zone due to the present mining operations, as all the related activities are confined to the core zone.  Mineral will be mined out in central position of stream and sufficient safety barrier say 7.5 m of width will be left towards bank side. So that the river flow/course will not get disturbed.  Mining of minerals will be started from dip side towards rise at the centre and also laterally in 3 meter slice so that the river course will not get affected. Unwanted material or spillage (if any) will not be stacked by the side of the excavation voids created. This is to be done so, because it will otherwise hinder the flow of water in monsoon season.  Mining is to done leaving safety barrier on both sides and maximum barrier should be on concave side of river preferably the flow channel (excavation void created) should be kept straight so as to help avoid erosion as side cutting. 4.7 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOIL ENVIRONMENT

No major impact on soil of the study area is envisaged due to mining activities as there are no waste water, heavy metal, stack emissions and fugitive emission shall remain confined locally within working area and emission at haul roads will be controlled by water sprinkling and plantation.

4.7.1 Proposed Mitigation Measures  There is no waste water & toxic water will be generated.

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 Vegetation will be done on uncovered soil. 4.8 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE PATTERN  The mining activities will be done in a systematic manner by maintaining the road infrastructure and vehicle transport which will be protective measure for preserving the topography and drainage in the area.  The proposed mining activities are not likely to impact the any surface area, topography or drainage within the study area.

4.8.1 Proposed Mitigation Topography & Drainage Pattern

 Change in the topography is negligible.  Drainage pattern will be followed. 4.9 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON HUMAN BEINGS & CROPS Sprinkling of water on haulage roads, regular compaction and gradation of haulage roads, good housekeeping practices, greenbelt development will help in mitigating the fugitive dust emissions due to mining operations. Net resultant ground level concentrations of PM10 due to the operation of this mine are well within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). There will be no wastewater generation from the mining operations. Sanitary wastewater will be treated in septic tank and will be reused in plantation. There is no solid waste generation from the proposed mining project. All these measures will be implemented and operated to comply with the MOEF/CPCB/APPCB norms. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on human beings, crops due to operation this mine. 4.10 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Prediction of impacts is based both on the direct and indirect, short term and long term and irreversible impacts that are most likely to occur owing to proposed mining activity during its establishment and operation. The ecological factors that are considered most significant as far as the impact on flora and fauna are as follows:  Reduction in species diversity.  Habitat loss or fragmentation.  Additional risk or threat to the rare or endangered or endemic or threatened (REET) species.  Impairment of ecological functions as disruption of food chains, decline in species population, alterations in predator-prey relationships. The ML area does not involve any forest land. There will be no cutting of trees during the

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operational phase of the Mine. There are no REET species in the Core area as reported during the biological study conducted during the baseline study. No Schedule I &II species are reported from the core and buffer zone of the ML area. There are no Biosphere Reserves or National Parks or other Ecologically sensitive area in the core and buffer zone. The fauna in the vicinity of the mine is restricted to few common species. There will be no impact on fauna due to this mining project. There will be no reduction in species diversity, no fragmentation of habitat and no disruption of ecological functions and ecosystem services. The proposed mining will not pose any additional risk or threat to the rare or endangered or endemic or threatened species. 4.11 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT  The impact of mining on socio-economic scenario has both the facets. Being a commercial activity it provides opportunity for both direct and in-direct employment.  No human settlements will be disturbed due to proposed mining  There will be no impact on the cropping pattern and crop productivity in the buffer zone due to mining activities.  The various indirect employment opportunities have also been generated. Several persons of the neighboring villages have been benefited with contract works, employment through contractors, running of jeeps, trucks, tractors and buses on hire, different kind of shops and transport related business avenues.  All personnel in work sites shall have protective gears like helmets, boots etc. so that injuries to personnel are minimized.  Improvement of infrastructure & transportation.  Improvement of health care and education facility.  The mining of Sand is likely to increase the per capita income of local people by which the socio-economic status of the people will be improved.  The local people have been provided with either direct employments or indirect employment such as business, contract works and development work like roads, etc. and other welfare amenities such as medical facilities, conveyance, free education, drinking water supply etc. 4.12 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS DUE TO SOLID WASTE/ OVERDUMPS (ToR #9)  There is no solid waste generation.  Mining will be restricted to river bed only, where there is no top soil, hence stacking & utilization of top soil is not envisaged.

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 There will be no overburden dumps inside or outside the mine lease area. 4.13 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (ToR#33) 4.13.1 Anticipated Impacts of proposed Sand Mining Project  The collection of minor mineral from the river bed does not cause any major occupational ill effects.  Except dust generation, there is no source which can show a probability for health related diseases. Regular water sprinkling will be done and Dust masks will be provided to the workers. 4.13.2 Proposed Mitigation Measures All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at time of appointment and at least once in a year. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance of all employees as per the rules will be carried out.  Dust masks will be provided as additional personal protection equipment (helmet & Safety Shoes) to the workers working in the dust prone area.  Workers are informed, kept aware and trained about occupational health hazards, due to such activities and preventive measures. • Pre- placement health checkup will be made mandatory and periodic heath checkup will be done quarterly. Pre-placement will include following tests:  Plan of evaluation of health of workers.  Chest X-rays  Audiometry  ECG  Haemogram  Urine Routine  Complete Physical Examination • Medical records of each employee will be maintained separately and will be updated as required. • All OHS equipment’s will be outsourced • Enforcement of usage of Personal Protective Devices. • Regular Work Environment Monitoring. • Air emission control systems such as water sprinklers, greenbelt development. A capital Budget of Rs 2.0 lakhs for health check up and 3.0 lakhs for insurance cover are proposed in EMP.

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4.14 Plantation/ Afforestation Program The plan of plantation program for 5 years duration has been prepared as shown in Table 4.5. As many as 5000 plants will be planted during 5 years at the annual rate of 1000 plants. About 200 plants are likely to die each year for which additional plants will be planted.

Table 4.5: Schedule of Plantation for the Five Year S N Year of No. of Assumed Species Place of plantation Plantation Sapling survival (80%) 1 I Yr. 1000 800 Neem, Pipal, Along the roads in 2 II Yr. 1000 800 babul, Shisham, school and public 3 III Yr. 1000 800 sirish, Gulmohar, building and other 4 IV Yr. 1000 800 Mango social forestry 5 V Yr. 1000 800 programme in Total 5,000 4,000 consultation with the Local Authorities and Forest Department. Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan

4.15 Mine Closure Plan

4.15.1 General Mine closure plan is one of the most important requirements in the environment management of mining projects. It also facilitates a periodically monitoring mechanism. The mine closure plan covers technical, environmental, social, legal and financial aspects dealing with progressive and post closure activities. The closure operation is a continuous series of activities right from the commencement to decommissioning of the project. Therefore, progressive mine closure plan is specifically included in the mining plan, which is to be reviewed every five years in the scheme of mining. As progressive mine closure is a continuous series of activities, it is obvious that the proposals of scientific mining have included most of the activities to be included in the closure plan. The primary aim is to ensure that the following broad objectives along with the abandonment of the mine can be successfully achieved: • Creation of a productive and sustainable after-use for the site, acceptable to mine owners, regulatory agencies, and most importantly to the community. • Protection of public health and safety of the surrounding habitation

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• Minimization of environmental damage • Conservation of valuable attributes and aesthetics • Counter balancing the adverse socio-economic impacts.

4.14.2 Salient Features of Mining Closure The salient features of the mine closure plan as proposed in the mining plan submitted are; The existing land use pattern is river bed. The breakup of the land is as given below in table no.4.6.

Table 4.6: Land Use pattern of mining lease area at various phases

S.No. Particulars Present land use At the end of 5th (ha) (Pre year (ha) Operational) 1 Pit area 0.00 160.0 2 Dump area 0.00 0.00 3 Safety Bridge & anicuts 103.45 103.45 Zone roads, 7.5 m lease boundary, 25% of restricted area of river banks etc 4 Infrastructures (Office, Temp. 0.00 0.50* shelter etc) 5 Mineral Storage 0.00 0.00 6 Plantation ( In restricted area) 0.00 30.00* 7 Area available for 261.09 101.09 mining/naturally reclaimed area

Total Area 364.54 364.54

Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan Note: ‘*’ area is under safety zone so not added separately.

4.15.3 Reason for Closure The progressive mine closure plan has been prepared in compliance of Haryana Minor Mineral

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Concession Rules 2012 under MMCR 1986. No immediate closure is planned as sufficient reserves are available to carry on the activities. There is market potential in domestic demands. 4.15.4 Statutory Obligations The lessee is bound to submit the Progressive mine closure plan either with Mining plan or Scheme of Mining. Lessee is bound to follow the terms and conditions as will be stipulated in the lease deed. In addition to it the rules pertaining to the Protection of Environment i.e. Environment Act. Environment Rules and other associated rules for the protection of environment will have to be followed. During the course of mining the rules stipulated in Mines Act, Mines rules Metalliferous Mines regulation 1961 and RMMCR 1986 will be followed. All other rules pertaining to the mining existing at that time will be followed during the course of mining activities.

4.15.5 Progressive Mine Closure Plan Preparations Name, address and registration number of the recognized persons who prepared the progressive mine closure plan and address of the executing agency who is involved in the preparation of progressive mine closure plan

4.15.6 Mined Out Land This area is fresh applied area so mining activities will take place subsequently that is after the registration of lease then only this can be taken out. By proposed mine planning, the limits of pits average 3m depth at the end of Ninth year.

4.15.7 Water Quality Management The area constitutes almost alluvial plain without any conspicuous topographical features and forms a part of the vast plain. The elevation of the area above mean sea level ranges from 330.20m.amsl in the south to 309m. amsl in the north with an average elevation of 320m.amsl. the general slope of the area is north wards. There is no flow of water in river bed in post monsoon period. Area is having 499 mm rainfall in a year. During rainy season, catchment water flows in the river. During dry period the sand is excavated which gets replenished to some extent during this period. No mining activities will be carried out during rainy season when there is water flowing in the working area. There will be no intersection of water table as working will be carried out upto 3.0 m depth only

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from surface of river bed and 9.0 m in agriculture area while the water level is 45-50 m below the surface.

4.15.8 Air Quality Management The proposed mining method is not likely to produce much of dust and fugitive emissions to cause damage to ambient air quality of the area.  Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling on haul roads will be adopted to control dust emissions.  Workers will be provided with PPE like face mask, ear plug/muffs.  Plantation will be carried out along approach roads & mine premises.  It shall be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC certificate.

4.15.9 Waste Management As stated in mining method, there will be no OB/waste generation and there will not be any OB/waste dumps.

4.15.10 Top Soil Management No top soil is there in river bed mining. Therefore there will be no need to manage the top soil.

4.15.11 Infrastructure The infrastructure facilities like site office, first-aid station, rest shelter/store, drinking water etc will be established.

4.15.12 Disposal of Mining Machinery Machinery is proposed on hire basis. Hence no de-commissioning of mining machinery is proposed.

4.16 Safety & Security Safety measures to be implemented to prevent access to excavations area by un-authorized persons as per Mines Act 1952, M.M.R. 1961.

i. Safety measures will be implemented as per Mines Act 1952, MMR 1961, Mines Rules 1955. ii. Provision of MMR 1961 shall be followed strictly and all roads shall be 10 m wide and have a gradient of not more than 1 in 20. iii. Excavation will be 3 m in river bed and 9 m outside the river bed.

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iv. Width of bench will be kept around 20.0 m for ease of operations and provide sufficient room for the movement of equipments. v. Protective equipment like dust masks, ear plugs / muffs and other equipments shall be provided for use by the work persons. vi. Notice giving warning to prevent inadvertent entry of persons shall be displayed at all conspicuous places and in particular near mine entries. vii. Danger signs shall be displayed near the excavations. viii. Security guards will be posted. ix. In the event of temporary closer, approaches will be fenced off and notice displayed.

4.17 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment This should deal with action plan for high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence, flood, inundation in underground mines, fire, seismic activities, tailing dam failures etc and emergency plan proposed for quick evacuation, ameliorative measures to be taken etc. the capability of lessee to meet such eventualities and the assistance to be required from the local authorities should be described.  The shallow depth of activities in river bed mining will not involve any high risk accident due to side falls/collapse.  The complete mining operation will be carried out under the Management and control of experienced and qualified Mines Manager having Certificate of Competency to manage the mines granted by DGMS.  All the provisions of mines Act 1952, MMR 1961 and Mines Rules 1955, RMMCR 1986 and other laws applicable to mine will strictly be compiled with.  During heavy rainfall the mining activities will be closed.  All persons in supervisory capacity will be provided with proper communication facilities.  Competent persons will be provided FIRST AID kits which they will always carry.

4.18 Care and Maintenance during Temporary Discontinuance In case of any temporary discontinuance due to court order or due to statutory requirement or any other unforeseen circumstance following measures shall be taken for care, maintenance and monitoring of conditions.  Notice of temporary discontinuance of work in mine shall be given to the DGMS as per the MMR 1961.

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 All the mining machinery shall be shifted to a safe place.  Entrance to the mine or part of the mine, to be discontinued shall be fenced off. Fencing shall be as per the circular 11/1959 from DGMS.  Security guards will be posted for the safety and to prevent any unauthorized entry to the area.  Carry out regular maintenance of the facilities/area detailed below in such a way as would have been done as if the mines were operation:  Mine roads and approach roads,  Fencing on approach roads,  Checking and maintenance of machines and equipments,  Drinking water arrangements,  Mine office, first aid stations etc.  Competent persons shall inspect the area regularly  Air, water and other environmental monitoring shall be carried out as per CPCB and IBM guidelines.  Care and upkeep of plantation shall be carried out on regular basis.  Status of the working and status monitoring for re-opening of the mines shall be discussed daily. In case of discontinuance due to any natural calamities/abnormal conditions, mining operation will be restarted as early as possible after completing rescue work, restoring safety and security, repairs of road etc. Economic Repercussions of closure of mine and manpower retrenchments Lease area will be granted for a period of 9 years only. As per the production programme envisaged, at the end of lease period, still sufficient un-worked area would be left available for continuing production activities further. Hence, no closure is planned. There will be no effect on the man power as the persons belong to nearby villages and will have an option either to be available for employment for the next contract/lease or do the agriculture in their fields. 4.19 Time Scheduling For Abandonment The lease area has enormous potential for continuance of operations even after the expiry of the awarded period. The details of time schedule of all abandonment will be given at the time of final closer plan. Mining activities are confined to river bed. Partial replenishment of the sand being removed from the river bed is a natural process particularly during monsoon period.

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4.20 Abandonment Cost As at present mining is not going to be closed so abandonment cost could not be assessed. However based on the progressive mine closure activities during the plan period, cost is assessed as given below: Table 4.7: Abandonment Cost ACTIVITY YEAR RATE AMOUNT First Second Third Fourth Fifth (in lakhs) Plantation 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 @ 10 Rs per 7.50 (in no.) sapling+20 Plantation 1,50,000 1,50,000 1,50,000 1,50,000 1,50,000 Rs (cost in Rs.) maintenance cost Wire fencing 500 500 500 500 500 @ of 100 Rs 2.50 (meter) per meter Wire fencing 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 cost

4.21 Financial Assurance Total 160.00 ha area will be put in use up to the end of the plan period. Details of area put in use as given below (As per circular No. 4/2006 issued by CCOM, Nagpur). Following table has been considered for calculation for financial assurance. Table 4.8: Calculation for Financial Assurance S. Item Area Requirement Total Area Net area No. put on at the end of area considered as considered use at plan period put to fully for start (Ha) use reclaimed & calculation of plan (Ha) rehabilitation (Ha) D=(B- (Ha) (B) (Ha) (C) C) (A) 1. Area to be excavated 0.0 160.00 160.0 0.0 160.0 2. Storage for topsoil 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

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3. Overburden/dumps 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4. Mineral storage 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5. Infrastructure(Workshop, 0.0 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.0 Adm. Building & Road) 6. Green belt 0.0 25.00 25.0 25.0 0.0 7. Tailing pond 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8. Effluent treatment plant 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9. Mineral separation [plant 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10. Township area 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 11. Others to specify 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total 0.0 185.5 185.5 25.5 160

Total 160.00 ha area will be put in use. Against this mined out area the total financial assurance @ 15000/- per ha comes out to Rs. 3,00,000/- which will be deposited in the form of surety bond/bank guarantee.

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CHAPTER: 5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONIROTING PROGRAM

5.0 Introduction

Environmental Monitoring will be taken up for various environmental components as per conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letter issued by MoEF & Consent to Operate issued by the State Pollution Control Board. Compliance of same will be submitted to respective authorities on regular basis. 5.1 Environmental Management Cell (TOR#5)

In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standards, regular monitoring of various environmental components is necessary which will complied as per conditions. For this the lessee M/s Om Minerals Singh has taken decision to formulate an Environment Policy of the mine and constitute an Environmental Management Cell and committed to operate the proposed mine with the objectives mentioned in approved Environment Policy. (Copy of approved Environmental Policy attached as Annexure XI).

5.2 Hierarchy to implement Environment Policy

An EHS Manager will be appointed to look after all environmental issues and ensure compliance with Environmental Clearance conditions/SPCB norms. An Assistant Manager (Environment) will be appointed under the EHS Manager. EHS Manager will report to the Lessee directly and discuss the non-compliance if so any. An immediate solution will be arrived to ensure compliance with norms.

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Figure 5.1: Hierarchy of Environment System for Dealing Environmental Issues

5.3 Responsibilities for Environmental Management Cell (EMC)

The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:

 Environmental Monitoring of the surrounding area  Developing the green belt/Plantation  Ensuring minimal use of water  Proper implementation of pollution control measures  Access the risk area 5.4 Monitoring Schedule Regular Monitoring of all the environmental parameters viz, air, water, noise and soil as per the formulated program based on CPCB and MoEF guidelines will be carried out every year in order to detect any changes from the baseline status.

Post project monitoring will be carried out as per conditions stipulated in environmental clearance letter issued by MoEF, consent issued by SPCB as well as according to CPCB guidelines. The lease area is considered as core zone and the area lying within 10 km radius from the lease boundary is

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considered as buffer zone where some impacts may be observed on physical and biological environment. In the buffer zone slight impact may be observed and that too is occasional. Table 5.2: Post Project Monitoring

S. NO. DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF MONITORING 1. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly 2. Water level & Quality Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly 3. Noise Level Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly 4. Soil Quality Monitoring Yearly 5. Medical Check-up Half Yearly/Yearly The following table is showing details of Post Project Monitoring program

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Attributes Sampling Measurement Method Test Procedure A. Air Environment Network Frequency Meteorology - Wind speed Minimum Regularly in one season by Mechanical/ Wind direction 1 site Weather Monitoring Station automatic weather Dry bulb temperature in the project impact area station Wet bulb temperature Relative humidity Rainfall Pollutants Gravimetric method PM10 -

SO EPA Modified West & 2 Absorption in Potassium Tetra Geake method Chloromercurate followed by Colorimetric estimation using P- Rosaniline hydrochloride and 15 locations in the project Revised National Ambient Formaldehyde (IS: 5182 Part - impact area (Minimum 2 Air Quality Standards II). locations in upwind side, more (NAAQS) vide MoEF NO2 sites in downwind side / impact circular, dated 16.11.2009 Arsenite modified Jacob & Absorption in dill NaOH and then zone) Hochheiser estimated colorimetrically with sulphanilamide and N (I- Nepthyle) Ethylene diamine Dihydrochloride and Hydrogen Peroxide (CPCB Method). B. Water Environment pH, Turbidity, Colour, Odour, Taste, Set of grab samples Diurnal and Season wise As per IS 10500- Samples for water quality should TDS, Total Hardness, Calcium during pre and post- be collected and analyzed as per : hardness, Magnesium hardness, monsoon for ground IS : 2488 (Part 1-5) methods for Chloride, Fluoride, Sulphate, and surface water sampling and testing of Nitrates, Alkalinity, for 10 km distance Industrial effluents Iron, Copper, Manganese, Mercury, Standard methods for Cadmium, Selenium, Arsenic, examination of water and Cyanide, Lead, Zinc, Chromium, wastewater analysis published Aluminum, Boron, Phenolic by American Public Health compounds Association. C. Noise

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D. Soil pH, Bulk Density, Soil texture, 10 locations in the Yearly/half yearly As per USDA Method As per USDA Method Nitrogen, Available Phosphorus, project impact area Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Electrical Conductivity, Organic Matter, Chloride E. Socioeconomic Network Frequency Measurement Method Test Procedure Status  Demographic structure Socio-economic Minimum for two Primary data collection through Secondary data from census  Infrastructure resource base survey is based on phases of the project questionnaire records, statistical hard books,  Economic resource base proportionate, topo sheets, health records and  Health status: Morbidity pattern stratified and random relevant official records available  Cultural and aesthetic attributes sampling method with Govt. agencies  Education

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5.5 Locations of Monitoring Stations

The location of the monitoring stations was selected on the basis of prevailing micro meteorological conditions of the area like; wind direction & wind speed, relative humidity, temperature, 15 AAQM stations was selected (including minimum 6 locations in upwind side, more sites in downwind side / impact zone) to assess ambient air quality of the area. Noise level monitoring will be carried out on lease boundary & in high noise generating area within the lease. Water & soil monitoring locations will be decided on the basis of general slope of the area & drainage pattern. Locations for the post project monitoring shall be as under- Table5.4: Locations for the post project monitoring S. No. Description Location 1. Ambient Air Quality Lease area, Villages in down wind direction from the Lease Boundary 3. Noise Level Monitoring Lease Boundary, High noise generating areas within the lease boundary 4. Water Level & Quality Nearby Surface & Ground water sources

Reporting Schedule during Operation of Mine After completion of analysis, copies of all the analysis reports will be sent to MoEF Regional Office and SPCB. Copies of the reports will be maintained in the office and will be made available to the concerned inspecting authorities. Table5.5: Compliance for Environmental Clearance

S.No Applicable Law/Act/Rules Project Proponent doable 1. Environmental Protection Act 1986 EC to be procured 2. Air ( Prevention & Control) Act 1981 NOC/CTO to be procured 3. Water( Prevention & Control) Act 1974 NOC/CTO to be procured 4. Water Cess Act 1977 Yearly Cess to be paid 5. Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Noise monitoring to be carried out as Rules 2000 per CPCB norms & standard to be met. 6. CPCB emission standards for DG sets Stack height as per CPCB rules to be provided & acoustic enclosure is compulsory, if the DG sets is used at site.

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7. Effluent discharge standards by CPCB Treated effluent sewage shall meet discharge standard 8. Hazardous waste (Handling & DG set waste oil is only hazardous Management) 1989 waste authentic shall be procured, if DG sets is used at site or for Temporary shelter

5.6 Detailed Budget (TOR#39)

 Capital cost of the project is Rs. 75 Lakh.  Cost for Environmental Protection Measures are as: 20.50 Lakh  Cost for Socio Economic Measures is Rs 20 Lakh (As per demand)

The lessee has already allocated 5.0 lacs for Monitoring measures. The break up is given below: Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of environment protection measures.

Table 5.6 BUDGET ALLOCATION

S. No. Particulars Amount (In Lacs/Annum) 1. Pollution monitoring-Air, Water, Noise 2.0 2. Pollution monitoring- Water sprinkling 3.0 3. Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.5 4. Plantation including maintenance 2.5 5. Rainwater harvesting 5.0 6. Haul road and other roads repair & maintenance 3.5 Pre-monsoon and Post-monsoon survey for 7. 2.0 sedimentation in the river bed Total 20.50

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CHAPTER-7 PROJECT BENEFITS 7.0 Introduction

Sand mine at Tehsil Narnaul District Mahendergarh is very much conscious of their obligations to society at large. The management will help in overall development of the area. The project has lot of positive factors for development & growth of local peoples. 7.1 Improvement in Social Infrastructure

The mining in the area will create rural employment. It has been observed that conditions of the villages around mining areas are better than that of distant villages. The mining activity in the region will have positive impact on the social economic condition of the area by way of providing employment to the local in-habitants; wages paid to them will increase the per capita income, housing, education, medical and transportation facilities, economic status, health and agriculture. A detailed programme for socio economic development of the area has been framed. The salient features of the programme are as follows- i) Social welfare programme like provision of medical facilities educational facilities, water supply for the employees as well as for nearby villagers will be taken. ii) A well laid plan for employment of the local people has been prepared by giving priority to local people. iii) Supplementing Govt. efforts in health monitoring camps, social welfare and various awareness programs among the rural population. iv) Assisting social forestry programme. v) Adoption of villages for general development. vi) Supply of water to village nearby villages. vii) Development of facilities within villages like roads, etc. Other than this M/s Om Minerals proposes to incur approx. Rs.20 lacs per annum towards Corporate Social Responsibility. The major activities shall be: Table 7.1: Proposed Budget for Activities under Corporate Social Responsibility S.No. Description Amount (in lacs) 1. Health check up camps 2.0 2. Surveillance programme of the workers 1.0 3. Insurance cover of workers 3.0 4. Assistance to ocal schools, scholarship to students 2.5 5. Sanitation and drinking water facilities 5.0

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6. Vocational training to persons for income generation 1.5 7. Assistance to self help groups 5.0 Total 20.00 7.2 Green Belt Development

7.2.1 Plantation Native plants like Neem, Peepal, Mango, Shisham, Sirish, Babool, Gulmohar and other local species will be planted. A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover shall be adopted to develop the green belt. It is proposed to plant 5,000 per annum no’s of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the mining plan period. 7.2.2 Post Plantation Care

The survival rate is expected 80 % therefore the sapling/plants which dies will be replaced in addition to the plants proposed above.

Post plantation care is essential for growth of vegetation. Green belt development / Plantation will be taken up in the vicinity of river banks, along the approach roads, around Govt. building, schools.

Table 7.2: Greenbelt Programme Year Saplings to be Survival 80% Area covered Species Place of planted yearly in ha Plantation I 5000 4000 5.0 Neem, Peepal, Along the II 5000 4000 5.0 Khejri, Mango, River banks, in III 5000 4000 5.0 Shisham, areas IV 5000 4000 5.0 Sirish, Babool, restricted for V 5000 4000 5.0 Gulmohar mining, roads, Total 25,000 20,000 25.00 in schools and public building and other social forestry programme.

7.3 Employment potential The mining activity in the lease area will involve contractual labor. About 80 persons will be engaged in extraction of Sand, loading of material into tractor trolleys and tipper trucks. The details are mentioned in Chapter 2, Section 2.7.2.

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7.5 Conclusion

The management will recruit the semi-skilled & unskilled workers from the nearby villages. The project activity and the management will definitely support the local Panchayat and provide other form of assistance for the development of public amenities in this region. The company management will contribute to the local schools, dispensaries for the welfare of the villagers.

Green belt development/plantation will be taken up in the mine premises, along the approach roads, around Govt. buildings, schools.

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CHAPTER-8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1 Introduction (TOR#36) The mine development in the ML area needs to be intertwined with judicious utilization of natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural physicochemical and biological processes. The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the study area. This chapter covers the genesis of pollution, the principal sources of pollution, the nature of pollution, the proposed measures required for meeting the prevailing statutory requirements of dust & gaseous emissions, wastewater discharge characteristics, noise levels etc for environmental management purpose in connection with the mining and mining related activities in the study area. For attaining the desired objective of good environmental quality in the study area, several management strategies in different phases will be proposed and evaluated.  Planned improvements including additional control measures  Fugitive dust reduction on roads and internal roads during transport of sand

Figure 8.1: Flow Chart of EMP This section discusses the management plan for mitigation/abatement impacts and beneficial impacts due to mining. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been designed within the framework of various Indian legislative and regulatory requirements on environmental and socio- economic aspects. Environmental Management plan giving the environmental protection measures at mine to meet the stipulated norms of IBM/MOEF are detailed below.

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The lessee has already allocated 20.50 Lakh for EMP measures. The break up is given below: Table -8.1: Break up of Environment Management Plan

S. No. Particulars Amount (in lacs) 1. Pollution monitoring-Air, Water, Noise 2.0 2. Pollution monitoring- Water sprinkling 3.0 3. Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.5 4. Plantation including maintenance 2.5 5. Rainwater harvesting 5.0 6. Haul road and other roads repair & maintenance 3.5 Pre-monsoon and Post-monsoon survey for 7. 2.0 sedimentation in the river bed Total 20.50

8.2 Land Environment Deviation from planned mining procedure can lead to soil erosion/cutting and thereby degradation of land, causing loss of properties and degradation surrounding of landscape. Thus for environmental friendly major mining the following control/abatement measures will be followed:  Mineral will be mined out from river bed and sufficient safety barrier should be taken during mining.  Land use plan of mine lease area should be prepared to encompass pre-operational, operational and post operational phases and submitted.  No tree cutting, chopping, lumbering, uprooting of shrubs and herbs shall be allowed.  Hence, there will not be any adverse impact on land environment due to the proposed mining operations.

8.3 Air Environment Management

Mitigative measures suggested for air emission control will be based on the baseline ambient air quality monitoring data. From the point of view of maintenance of an acceptable ambient air quality in the region, it is desirable that the air quality needs to be monitored on a regular basis to check it vis-à-vis the NAAQS prescribed by MoEF and in cases of non-compliance, appropriate mitigative measures will be adopted.

In order to minimize impacts of mining on air and to maintain it within the prescribed limits of CPCB/

SPCB, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared. This will help in resolving all environmental and ecological issues likely to cause due to mining in the area.

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During the course of mining no toxic substances are released into the atmosphere as such there seems to be no potential threat to health of human beings. In the mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions is from the engines of vehicles. The reasons may be quality of fuel, improper operation of the engine, etc; proper maintenance of engines will improve combustion process and brings reduction in pollution.

8.3.1 Control of Gaseous Pollution

In mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions is from the engines of transport vehicles.

The emissions from the diesel engines of the machinery can be controlled by proper maintenance and monitoring of machines.

8.3.2 Control of Dust Pollution

The main pollutant in air is PM10, which is generated due to various mining activities. However to reduce the impact of dust pollution the following steps have been taken during various mining activities.

a) During loading operation

i) Latest loading equipment like hydraulic excavators will be used with dumpers. This reduces the number of buckets to fill from height and thus have comparatively less dust generation. The propagation of this dust is confined to loading point only and does not affect any person both the operators of excavator and dumpers who will sit in closed chamber and will be equipped with dust mask.

ii) Skilled operators will operate excavators.

iii) Avoid overloading of dumpers and consequent spillage on the roads.

iv) The operators’ cabin in the drills, dumpers will be provided with dust free enclosure and persons working at high dust prone areas will be provided with dust mask.

b) During Transport operation

i) All the haulage roads including the main ramp be kept wide, leveled, compacted and properly

maintained and watered regularly during the shift operation to prevent generation of dust

due to movement of dumpers, and other vehicles.

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ii) Mineral carrying trucks will be effectively covered by Tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to

atmosphere.

iii) Regular Compaction & grading of haul roads to clear accumulation of loose material.

iv) Air quality shall be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone.

c) Plantation work carried out

In order to reduce air pollution in the surroundings, green belt will be developed around mines

office, mine approach road. The plantation will be done around the lease boundary.

d) Monitoring of air pollution

Periodic air quality survey will be carried out to monitor the changes consequent upon mining

activities as per the norms of Haryana State Pollution Control Board.

8.4 Noise Environment The ambient noise level monitoring carried out in and around the proposed mine lease area shows that ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of MoEF. There is no drilling and blasting for mineral extraction. Noise pollution will only be due to loading and transporting equipment. Effective steps will be taken to keep the noise level well below the DGMS prescribed limit of 85 dbA.

8.4.1 Noise Abatement and Control

 Proper maintenance of all machines is being carried out, which help in reducing generation of noise during operations.

 No other equipments accept the Transportation vehicles and Excavator & Loaders (as & when required) for loading is allowed.

 Noise generated by these equipments is intermittent and does not cause much adverse impact.

 Periodical monitoring of noise will be done to adopt corrective actions wherever needed.

 Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust. 8.5 Water Management There will be no wastewater generation from the mining operations. Only wastewater generation will be sanitary wastewater, which will be treated in septic tank followed by subsurface dispersion.

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8.5.1 Surface & Ground Water Management

 Mining will neither intersect the ground water table of the area. So not at all disturbing water environment.

 The mining does not have any impact on topography and natural drainage of surrounding area.  Rain water harvesting pits will be proposed on the mining site.

8.5.2 Waste Water Management

 No waste water is generated from the mining activity of minor minerals as the project only involves lifting/excavation of Sand and transportation directly to the consumers. 8.5.3 Water Conservation (ToR#24) The project do not consume any process water except for drinking, dust suppression & plantation. Plantation is proposed, which will increase the water holding capacity & help in recharging of ground water. No artificial rainwater harvesting is proposed for the present project. 8.6 Solid Waste Management

 No solid waste is generated from the said mining operations. However, very insignificant

quantity of domestic waste is expected which will be cleared everyday by the workers.  There is no toxic element present in the mineral which may contaminate the soil.

8.7 Biological Environment

8.7.1 Floral and Faunal Environment of the Study Area

 The project is only of extraction of minor minerals Sand.  There will be no significant impact of mining project on the biological diversity found in the 10 km radius of the project site.  The mining contract area is in non-forest land where presence of fauna is very rare. No endangered species of fauna is found in and around contract area. As such, there will be no adverse impact of the mining activity on fauna around the mining contract area.  To study the floral and faunal diversity of the 10 km radius a detailed Biological study has been carried out and suggested mitigation measures are proposed therein so that there will be no impact on the biological diversity of the forests falling in the proximity of the site.

8.7.2 Plantation/ Green Belt Development (TOR# 28, 32)

 Plantation is an important sink of air pollutants including noise. Green Cover in mining area

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not only helps in reducing pollution level, but also improves the aesthetics and beneficially influence the microclimate of the surrounding.  It also attracts the animals to re-colonize the area when the mine is abandoned. However Plantation may be developed with plant species suitable to the area.  The species, selected for Plantation should have rapid growth, evergreen, large crown volume and small/ pendulous leave with smooth surface. In mining project Plantation will be developed along the approach roads. Thick Plantation will work as a pollutant arrestor, reduces floods as well as avoids the situation of erosion of soil during monsoon season. 8.7.2.1 Green Belt Development The lease area is in the river bed devoid of any vegetation. Mining activities will not cause any harm to riparian vegetation cover as the working will not extend beyond the 20.0 m offset left against the banks in the river. Land on both sides is the private agriculture land. Link road from the active zone pass through the areas. It is proposed to have plantation on both sides of the roads as greenbelt to provide cover against dissemination. Plantation will also be carried out as social forestry programme in villages, school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat/State authorities. Native plants like Neem, Peepal, Khejri, Mango and other local species will be planted. A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover shall be adopted to develop the greenbelt. It is proposed to plant 25,000 no’s of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the plan period. Table 8.1: Greenbelt Programme Year Saplings to Survival 80% Area covered Species Place of be planted yearly in ha Plantation I 5000 4000 5.0 Neem, Peepal, Along the II 5000 4000 5.0 Khejri, Mango, River banks, III 5000 4000 5.0 Shisham, in areas IV 5000 4000 5.0 Sirish, Babool, restricted for V 5000 4000 5.0 Gulmohar mining, roads, Total 25,000 20,000 25.00 in schools and public building and other social forestry programme.

8.8 Socio-Economic Environment (TOR#35)

8.8.1 Management Plan for Socio-Economic Environment

 In general, socio-economic environment will have positive impact due to the mining project in

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the area.  The deployed laborers will be from nearby villages only as these people are mainly dependent upon such mining activities.  In order to further improve the socio-economic conditions of the area, the management will contribute for development works in consultation with local bodies.  The lessee has already allocated Rs 20 Lakh (As per demand) for Socio Economic Measures. Table 8.3: CSR Activities S.No. Description Amount (in lacs) 1. Health check up camps 2.0 2. Surveillance programme of the workers 1.0 3. Insurance cover of workers 3.0 4. Assistance to local schools, scholarship to students 2.5 5. Sanitation and drinking water facilities 5.0 6. Vocational training to persons for income generation 1.5 7. Assistance to self help groups 5.0 Total 20.00

8.8.2 Cost of EMP measures Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of environment protection measures. Table 8.4: Cost of Environment Protection S. No. Particulars Amount (in lacs) 1. Pollution monitoring-Air, Water, Noise 2.0 2. Pollution monitoring- Water sprinkling 3.0 3. Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.5 4. Plantation including maintenance 2.5 5. Rainwater harvesting 5.0 6. Haul road and other roads repair & maintenance 3.5 Pre-monsoon and Post-monsoon survey for 7. 2.0 sedimentation in the river bed Total 20.50

8.8.3 Cost for Biodiversity Conservation

The total budget for biodiversity conservation will be 13 Lacs spread over 5 years that will be expenditures in various activities which are described below;

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Table 8.5: Budget for conservation of Biodiversity

S.No. Item for conservation Rs in Lakh

Plantation activities on project study area in core and Buffer zone with consultation to forest Department 1 2.5 (Planting of 5,000 plants each year for 5 years) @ 10 Rs per plant

Maintenance of plants for 5 conjugative years including 2 5.0 Casualty replacement @ 20 Rs per plant per year

3 Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.5

Training and Awareness programme 3 1.5 (25,000 each year for 5 years)

Wildlife Monitoring 4 1.5 (25,000 each year for 5 years)

Total 13.0

8.9 Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety professionals develop and coordinate safety and health systems and strategies within organizations. They identify workplace hazards, assess risks to employee health and safety, and recommend solutions. Increasingly, Health and Safety Professionals are also responsible for many of the environmental aspects of their workplace. As this profession matures there is an increased emphasis on risk management strategy and on the development of workplace culture. Occupational Health and Safety professionals in the minerals industry may perform the following tasks:  The collection of minor minerals from the Sand mine does not cause any occupational ill effects.  Except fugitive dust generation there is no source which can show a probability for health related diseases and proper dust suppression will control dust generation and dispersion.  Dust masks will be provided to the workers working in the dust prone areas as additional personal protective equipment.  The occupational health hazards have so far not been reported.  Awareness program will be conducted about likely occupational health hazards so as to have preventive action in place.

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 Any workers health related problem will be properly addressed.  Periodical medical checkup will be conducted.  Promote occupational health and safety within their organization and develop safer and healthier ways of working;  Help supervise the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes and recommend remedial action;  Develop and implement training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation;  Coordinate emergency procedures, mine rescues, fire fighting and first aid crews;  Communicate frequently with management to report on the status of the health and safety strategy and risk management strategy, and Develop occupational health and safety strategies and systems, including policies, procedures and manuals. Table 8.6: Budget for Occupational Health and Safety of the workers Items Capital Cost Recurring Cost Personal Protective Equipments (Mask, Gloves, 1.00 0.30 Goggles) Ambulance on rent 1.50 0.80 Medical Checkup facility and first aid facilities 2.50 1.0 Total 5.00 2.10

8.10 Conclusion As discussed, it is safe to say that this mining project does not cause any significant impact on the ecology of the area as there are no major polluting sources except the dust generated during loading of mineral. Besides this adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the various pollutants within permissible limits. Plantation development will be carried out in the mine premises, along the approach roads, around Govt. buildings, schools. It will prove an effective pollution mitigate technique, and help avoid soil erosion during monsoon season. Employment opportunities will be provided to the locals only as providing extraction of minerals from the mine site is the only prevailing occupation for them for their livelihood.

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CHAPTER-9 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

9.1 Introduction

M/s Om Minerals has proposed mining of minor mineral viz. River Sand (ML Area – 364.54 hect.) at Tehsil Narnaul and District Mahendergarh (Haryana).

This project is categorized under Category “A” of EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 as it is over an area of 364.54 Ha for mineral River Sand {Category 1(a)} as well as Haryana-Rajasthan Interstate boundary at a distance of 3.6 km from the mine lease area.

The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om Minerals through, Sh. Sunil Mittal, H.No. 1, Sector-15, Sonipat by Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter No.- Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-3/2013/147 dated 03.01.2014 (Annexure I) for mining of river sand (Minor Mineral) with production capacity of 16,00,000 TPA or 0.8 Million cubic meter over an area of 364.54 ha in Tehsil Narnaul, Dist-Mahendergarh, Haryana for 9 years.

9.2 Location of the Project The mining lease area is located on river Krishnawati at Tehsil- Narnaul District -Mahendergarh (Haryana) location of the site has been shown in Fig 2.1.The project falls in the: STATE DISTRICT TEHSIL TOPOSHEET NO. AREA Haryana Mahendragarh Narnaul H43W4, 54A/1, 364.54 Ha G43D13

LATITUDE 27°51’49.5”N 28°02’53.03”N LONGITUDE 76°04’28.21”E 76°08’29.32”E

Details of the Project A Lease Area Details Lease Area 364.54 Ha Type of Land River bed Topography Undulating Site Elevation Range Ranges from 309 to 330.20 m RL B Cost Details

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Cost of the project 75 Lacs Cost for EMP 20.50 Lacs Cost of CSR 20 Lacs Occupation Health and 5 Lacs Safety Biodiversity Conservation 13 Lacs C Details of Environmental Setting Ecological Sensitive Areas There is no National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, and Biosphere (National Park, Wild Life within 10 KM distance from the lease area. Sanctuary, Biosphere Only Reserve Forests and Protected Forests are present in the Reserve, Reserve/ Protected study area which are as follows: Forest etc.) within 10 km Particulars Distance from the Direction from radius ML Boundary (in the ML Boundary km) Reserve Forest Narnaul R.F. 1.8 NW Rasulpur R.F. 7 W Protected Forest Balupura P.F. 2.9 SW Baneti P.F. 3.3 S Mina ka Nangal P.F. 6.0 SW Kharju P.F. 7.2 SW

Archaeological Important None within 10 km radius of the project Place Nearest Town Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km towards W direction Nearest major city with Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km. 200000 population Nearest Railway Station Narnaul (Western Railway Rewari – Phulera Section) - 3km Nearest National Highway SH-14 (10 km) Nearest Airport IGI Airport New Delhi (113 km) towards NE direction Seismic Zone Zone IV 9.3 Mining The method of mining proposed is by open cast Semi Mechanized system of working. The bench height would not be kept greater than the statutory provisions of the prevailing Act i.e. Mine Act 1952

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& RMMCR 1986. The width of the benches would in no case be less than the height of the bench. Benches of 3m height and width around 20.0 m have been planned. The mining will be started from edge of the mineralized area. The Required Barrier along the Mining lease boundary shall be kept 7.5m. Table 9.1 Details of Mining

S. No. Particulars Details 1. Method of Mining Opencast semi mechanized mining (No drilling & blasting) 2. Mineable reserves 1,56,65,590 MT 3. Proposed production 16,00,000 MTPA 4. Elevation Range of the mine site From 309 to 330.20 m amsl 5. Bench height Riverbed- 3m from river bed level 6. Bench width (Average) Around 20 m which is more than the height of the bench. 7. Total Lease Area 364.54 Ha 8. Replenishment of the area Excavated area will get replenished naturally subsequently during heavy rain/flood every year. 9. Validity of lease 9 Years Total excavated Area at end of life 160.00 Hect. of mine 10. No. of working days per anum 280 11. Total Cost of the Project Rs 75 lakh

Table 9.2: Details Showing Year Wise Production of Mineral* Year Production Overburden waste (MT) First 16,00,000 Nil Second 16,00,000 Nil Third 16,00,000 Nil Fourth 16,00,000 Nil Fifth 16,00,000 Nil *Source: Approved Mining Plan By Mines & Geology Department, Haryana Govt

9.4 UTILITIES AND SITE FACILITIES Water Requirement

Total water requirement for the mining project is 25 KLD. The water will be required for the suppression of the dust, plantation & domestic purpose.

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Infrastructure The workers are mostly locals living in the close proximity of area and will work in shifts during day time only thus there is no requirement of major infrastructural facilities at the site.

One temporary rest shelters with amenities like drinking water and toilets facilities etc. will be provided to workers at the site.

9.5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.5.1 Air Quality Management The proposed mining method is not likely to produce much of dust and fugitive emissions to cause damage to ambient air quality of the area.  Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling on haul roads will be adopted to control dust emissions.  Workers will be provided with PPE like face mask, ear plug/muffs.  Plantation will be carried out along approach roads & mine premises.

 It shall be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC certificate. 9.5.2 Water Management  No waste water will be generated from the mining activity of minor minerals as the project only involves lifting of Sand to river bank.  There will be no intersection of water table as working will be carried out upto 3.0 m depth only from surface of river bed and 9.0 m in agriculture area while the water level is 45-50 m below the surface.

9.5.3 Noise Management  Periodical monitoring of noise will be done.  No other equipments except the Transportation vehicles and Excavator (as & when required) for loading will be allowed at site.  Noise generated by these equipments shall be intermittent and does not cause much adverse impact.  Plantation will be carried out along approach roads. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrest dust.

9.5.4 Solid Waste Management  There is no solid waste generation.  Mining will be restricted to river bed only, where there is no top soil, hence stacking & utilization of top soil is not envisaged.  There will be no overburden dumps inside or outside the mine lease area.

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9.5.5 Occupational Health & Safety All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at time of appointment and at least once in a year. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance of all employees as per the rules will be carried out.  Dust masks will be provided as additional personal protection equipment (helmet & Safety Shoes) to the workers working in the dust prone area.  Workers are informed, kept aware and trained about occupational health hazards, due to such activities and preventive measures.  No, occupational health hazards is reported till date from this activity. A capital Budget of Rs 2.0 lakhs for health check up and 3.0 lakhs for insurance cover are proposed in EMP.

9.5.6 Plantation Development and Program

 The local species will be planted with consultation of local forest department /horticulturist and follow the CPCB guidelines. 9.5.7 Benefits of Mining  The overall impact on the socio economic environment will be positive as the deployed laborers will be from nearby villages only and these people are mainly dependent upon such mining activities.  Therefore Sand mining project of M/s Om Minerals will offer the opportunities of better employment, infrastructure and other basic amenities. This will lead to a better social and economic life of the nearby villagers.  Mining of minor minerals (River Sand) is a constant source of revenue generation to the State Government. It also ensures constant supply of building material to the society as well as creates several opportunities of employment to the traditional mining tribes of the State who are purely dependent upon the process of mining.  In view of the above, the mining of River Sand at river “Krishnawati” is justified.

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