FORM –I, PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT
& ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR M/S. BLACK TRAP MINE OF SHREE JESHABHAI NATHABHAI BHOLA
AREA-1.00.00 (S.No.265/5/1 Paiki 1 Paiki At. Madhupur Jambur
Tal.Talala Dist. Gir Somnath)
PROPOSED PRODUCTION:-24,000 TPA PROJECT COST: - 15 LACS
Details of Area Applicant
Total Area – 1.00.00ha, Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola
Near Village- Madhupur Jambur , Village- Madhupur Jambur,
Taluka- Talala, Tal.Talala Dis.Gir Somnath.
District- Gir Somnath (Gujarat) Mob.
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M/S. Black Trap Mine Of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola, Survey no. 265/5/1 Paiki 1 Paiki Vill. Madhupur Jambur Talala,Dis. Gir Somnath Mob.
To. State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Paryavaran Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhinagar.
Sub: Application for Environmental Clearance for the Black trap of mine of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola, Admeasuring 1.00.00 Hactors S.No.265/5/1 Paiki 1 Paiki At. Madhupur Jambur Tal.Talala Dist. Gir Somnath .
Respected Sir,
We propose to start the operation of the Black trap of mine in above mentioned location. As per the moEF circular dated 18/05/2012. We require to obtain the prior environmental clearance.
We herewith apply (in From-1) for environmental clearance with and other supporting documents.
We request your good selves to kindly consider our case in earliest Committee meeting and grant us the recommendation/Environmental Clearance.
Thanking You,
Sincerely Yours,
For,
Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola (LEASE OWNER)
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FORMATE OF CHECKLIST FOR FIRST PRESENTATION BEFORE THE SEAC, GUJARAT
Sr. Particulars Details No.
1. About the Proposal a. Name of Lease Holder M/S. Black Trap Mine Of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola b. Location Address S.No.265/5/1 Paiki 1 Paiki At. Madhupur Jambur Tal.Talala Dist. Gir Somnath c. Name of mineral to mine Black Trap d. End use of Mineral For Road and Building construction Work e. Man power & No. of working days 7 no. of man power will be involved No. of working days will be 280 Days.
2. About the Lease Area a. Lease Area 1.00.00 hactor b. Lease Period 10 years c. Co ordinates (Latitude & 21° 1'49.50"N Latitude & Longitude) 70°34'28.16"E Longitude
d. Ownership of Lease area (Govt. Private land Land, Private Land, etc.) e. Satellite Image of the project Satellite Image of the area is attached showing 1 Km & 5 Km radial area. f. Present Land use of Lease Area. Presently land use as a black trap excavation. g. Rate of mining (MT/Annum) 24000 MT per Annum h. Total reserve of mineral & life of Mineral reserves-4,80,000 tones mine. Life of mine 20 years
3. Environment setting: a. Whether project involves forest No Forest land involved land? If Yes, status of application for diversion of forest land. b. Aerial Distance of the lease area from nearest: (1)National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary Gir national park -5 km. Biosphere Reserve (2) Reserve Forest/ Protected Forest Gir national park -5 km. (3) Water Bodies N/A (4) Human Habitation Village Madhvpur exists at a distance of 2.30 Km. (5) Nearest Railway Line Talala Railway station 8 Km. (By Road)
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(6) Nearest Road GJ SH 101- 3 Km
(7) Notified/Protected Archaeological Sites Not Applicable (8) Social Infrastructure Viz. Social Infrastructure like school,hospital,historic school,hospital,historic cultural/religious cultural/religious places at Talala 9.0 Km places,defence establishment etc. c. Hydrology indicating water bodies No surface water body exists in the core zone & ground water depth & quality. Ground water Depth 42 meter & good quality. d. Wind rose diagram/Predominates Predominant wind direction SW wind direction & wind Speed Wind Speed – Max 12 Km/Hr & Min 04 Km/hr e. Existing dust & Noise level After operation start reported Existing dust level. Average Noise level around site 52 dB f. Endemic and endangered species No Endemic &endangered species of flora & for flora and fauna, if any in the fauna found in the core Zone. area
4. About the mining Activities:
a. Requirement of power supply and No required electricity power at the mine site. water supply and its source About 3.00 KLD water is required for the purpose of drinking, dust suppression & green belt development & water will be made available nearest farmer well. b. Method of mining (Manual/Semi Open cast Semi mechanized method of mining. mechanized/mechanized) c. Details of method of working with Semi mechanized open cast method of excavation. phasing of actives (Sequence of The soil cover had removed by use of a JCB. The mining operations). Height and Production is black trap. First Blasting by such width of benches and side slope explosive after than drilling machine cutting stone block. black stone size is not measurable but than cutting and handling tractor and trolley and reach out stone crusher unit. Proper method is mining mention Pre feasibility report. d. Likely impact of mining activities. Dust & Noise will be generated e. Details of drilling, Blasting, Jack hammer Drilling and other drilling machine explosives. use for operation, Blasting is done by short delay action detonators so reduce ground vibration, explosive use as slurry. We have done blasting by professional blasting person so required any handling explosive at site. f. Storage of explosive and safety We have done blasting by professional blasting measures at the time blasting. person so required any handling explosive at site. g. Section plan map showing We have showing section plan at presentation time. overburden (Average) h. Details of over barding (OB) Over Burden was used for natural fencing around removal And Stacking excavation area in lease. I. Plan for managing storm water, Yes, Garland drain will be provided around Details of garland drains to be working pit. provided Page 4 j. Plan for managing dust ,noise ,slit Proper Plantation within and around and other pollution during mining working area. activities Regular water sprinkling to suppress dust Avoid unnecessary & idle running of machine &make its optimum use. Regular maintenance of machineries, vehicles etc and use PPE k. Mode of transportation of mineral Transportation of Black trap is being done with the and transportation route help of tractor from working faces to stone crushing unit. The area is well connected with Tehsil & District headquarter & other cities. l. Mode for control of fugitive Regular water sprinkling will be done at the emission during transportation haulage road to suppress dust. m. Provision of First aid kit, use of First aid kit will be provided at the mine site. PPEs and other measures proposed Protective equipment like goggles, helmet, face for safety of workers: shield, hand gloves, safety belt, and barricade tape will be provided to the workers. All the precautionary measures, safety rules, regulations and procedures will be followed.
5. About the post mine plans: a. Plan for green belt development We have attached environmental management ,area of green belt , no &type of plan. Proper plantation on mined out benches. species to be planted and budgetary Proper plantation of saplings, suitable for the for the same region will be carried out in consultation with forest department. b. Layout Plan showing demarcation Yes, attached with form1 of green belt: c. Mine closure plan: demolition of Implementation of progressive mine closure plan structure, removal of Deleterious includes development of green belt within lease material and restoration area, along boundary as well backfilled mine out /reclamation of land: area. d. Plan for post mining Reclamation works in way of convert artificial use/reclamation/fencing of pits. reservoir will be done. e. Plan for periodic monitoring of Yes, Periodic monitoring of Environmental quality Environmental quality and will be done as per the CPCB norms. management:
6. Environment Management Plan a. A details EMP including the Yes, Detailed EMP will be prepared which includes Protection and mitigation measures protection and mitigation measures for impact on for impact on Human health & Human health & Environment. Environment as well as detailed monitoring plan and environmental management cell proposed for implementation and monitoring of EMP
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7. About the social obligations: a. Mitigation measure to reduce No, Hazardous substance will be used. hazardous conditions and hardship to local inhabitants. b. Concerns of local inhabitants like: Project will provide employment opportunity to health ,water, employment, the local people .we will arrange the medical resettlement/rehabilitation, etc. check-up camps for mine workers & proposed effected villager. No R/R plan is applicable. c. Specific activities proposed to be Development activities like hand pump for carried out under the corporate drinking water; maintenance of road, common social Responsibility addressing the toilet will be taken up. concerns of local inhabitants along Total fund for Socio Economic development is with budgetary. about 2 % total income.
Date: / /2015 Signature and Stamp of
Place: Talala Mining and Geological Department
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APPENDIX –I (See paragraph -6)
FORM 1 • Basic Information Name of the project: M/S. Black Trap Mine of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola
Project Location: S.No.265/5/1 Paiki 1 Paiki At. Madhupur Jambur Tal.Talala Dist.
Gir Somnath.
Size of the Project: 1.00.00 Hectore.
Expected cost of the project: 15 Lakhs
Contact Information: Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola At.Madhupur Jambur,Tal.Talala,Dis. Gir somnath Mo.9
Screening Category: “B”
• Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.,)
1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
Sr. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land Temporary change in land/lease area use, land cover or topography including will occur due to mining. Lease area Yes increase in intensity of land use (with might not go slightly deeper than respect to local land use plan) earlier due to. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and The applied area is non-agriculture buildings? land. It is devoid of any significant Yes vegetation and building thus no clearance is required. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes By the end of mining the excavated
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area will be backfilled, which will be fenced. Plantation of the tree will be done on the overburdened land. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore Not Applicable houses, soil testing? No
1.5 Construction works? There will not be any significant construction works.
As per approved mining plan the Yes statutory requirements like permanent rest shelters, First Aid Centre, Toilets, etc. have been proposed at the applied area. 1.6 Demolition works? No demolition is proposed at the No mining site.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction Local villagers will be employed thus works or housing of construction no specific Site is required for workers? No constructing the houses for the workers. Rest shelters have been proposed for the workers. 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or Construction of offices, toilets, rest earthworks including linear structures, cut shelter, First Aid center etc. will be No and fill or excavations done at the stone crushing.
1.9 Underground works including mining or Only doing stone crushing. No tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? No
1.11 Dredging? There is no Dredging involved in this No applied area. 1.12 Offshore structures? Not Applicable No 1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Please refer Annexure 8 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or No Storage is required for black trap materials? will be directly loaded and will be No transported from mine site to required stone crushing unit 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid There will be no waste generation waste or liquid effluents? from the mining activity. Also no process effluent will be generated. Yes Only sewage will be generated which will be disposed though septic/soak pit system
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of Local residents will be employed in operational workers? No the project thus no housing facilities
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are required at the mine site.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during During the operation phase traffic construction or operation? will increase, however the existing No road network will be sufficient to handle the increased traffic load 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other Existing road network will be transport infrastructure including new or adequate. No new road /rail required. No altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport There will be no such change caused routes or infrastructure leading to changes due to the proposed project. in traffic movements? No
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or There is no proposal for new pipelines? No construction or diversion of any transmission lines or pipelines. 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culver ting, There is no water course falling in realignment or other changes to the No this applied area. hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? No Not Applicable. 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from 3 KLD of water will be required.1KLD ground or surface waters? of water will be required for dust suppression and 1KLD of water will Yes be required for plantation and 1KLD of water will be required for drinking & domestic purpose. Water source will be Nearest Farmer Well. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land A part of excavated area will be used surface affecting drainage or run-off? for water storage and will create Yes positive impact on the topography of the area. 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for The staff and the workers involved in construction, operation or the project will use the local decommissioning? transport for commutation to the Yes project area. Black Trap from the mine site will be transported by road by trucks. 1.26 Long-term dismantling or Long term restoration work goes decommissioning or restoration works? concurrent with mining operations viz. stacking of mined out waste at No earmarked place and development of green belt/plantation which will improve the aesthetic of the environment. 1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning No activity of commissioning or which could have an impact on the No decommissioning is proposed in this environment? mine area.
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1.28 Influx of people to an area in either Technical and managerial staff will be temporarily or permanently? employed for the operation of mines as per the qualification mentioned in No the rules and regulations. First preference will be given to the local people. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? Only local species which are already No present will be given preference during afford station program. 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No significant loss of native species No will occur. 1.31 Any other actions? Not Applicable No
2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
Sr.No. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or M.L.Area: 1.00.00 Ha. The applied agricultural land (ha) Yes area is flat Private land.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing 3 KLD of water will be required.1 users) unit: KLD KLD of water will be required for dust suppression and 1 KLD of water Yes will be required for plantation and 1KLD of water will be required for drinking & domestic purpose. Water source will be bore-well. 2.3 Minerals (MT) 24000 TPA doing production Black No Trap 2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, No construction is proposed at the sand / soil (expected source – MT) No mine site.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No forest or timber products are No involved in this project. 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels Yes Electricity is used for office and (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), shelter room. Mining work in use energy (MW) other fule.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use No No other natural resources will be appropriate standard units) required.
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3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.
Sr.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are Not applicable hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, No and water supplies)
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect Proper precautions will be taken up disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne to maintain hygienic conditions of diseases) No working.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by Living conditions will change for changing living conditions? better as beneficial aspects would be Yes there due to employment generation.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be Impacts of this type are not expected affected by the project e.g. hospital as mine site is far away from patients, children, the elderly etc., No settlements and no any unauthorized person would be allowed to enter in the mining area. 3.5 Any other causes Not Applicable No
4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
Sr.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes The waste obtained will be the top Soil of land. The waste generated during the mining operations will be Yes used for natural fencing around excavation area and its upon doing plantation
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4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or No municipal waste will generate commercial wastes) thus no treatment is required. No
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous No hazardous waste will be Waste Management Rules) generated from the proposed project. No
4.4 Other industrial process wastes As mineral beneficiation will not be done for the propose project there No will be absence of any industrial process waste.
4.5 Surplus product Excavated limestone will be directly sent to local retailer or mineral No beneficiation industry.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from No sewage will generate thus no effluent treatment No treatment is required.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No construction or demolition activity will be done in proposed No area.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment There is no redundancy of machineries involved, as the machineries are movable and will be No removed from the mine lease area after the lease is over and will be used elsewhere. 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials Due to mining process no No contamination of soil will be caused. 4.10 Agricultural wastes No agricultural waste will generate. No
Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)
Sr.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels Diesel equipment used for from stationary or mobile sources transportation and mining process will generate insignificant emission. However, effort will be made to Yes reduce diesel consumption with proper maintenance of equipment and machineries , proper calibration of fuel pumps , timely changing of fuel pumps etc. Page 12
5.2 Emissions from production processes Dust will be generate due to use of Yes blasting time. 5.3 Emissions from materials handling Regular water sprinkling on haul including storage or transport Yes road will suppress the dust particle.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities No construction activity is proposed including plant and equipment in the mine lease area. No
5.5 Dust or odors from handling of materials N/A including construction materials, sewage No and waste
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No incineration activity is involved. No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open No waste will be burnt in open air. air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No other emission will be there. No
Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
Sr.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, Jack hammer Drilling and other ventilation plant, crushers drilling machine use for operation for Yes mining operation
6.2 From industrial or similar processes There is no proposal of process plant.
No
6.3 From construction or demolition Construction or demolition will not be carried out for the purpose No project.
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6.4 From blasting or piling Yes we have will doing Blasting
Yes
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Due to vehicular traffic and material transportation within applied area, noise will generate but measures will Yes be taken up to control the noise levels within the DGMS & CPCB norms. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Mining will be done in day time so no lighting will be required and cooling No systems are not required.
6.7 From any other sources No other source of noise and vibration are there. No
7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
Sr.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of Not applicable. hazardous materials. No
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other There is no risk of contamination effluents to water or the land (expected of land or water as the discharge mode and place of discharge) No from domestic sewer will be very insignificant and will be collected in the soak pits only. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air Dust generated during the mining into the land or into water process, loading and transportation may cause impacton the air but the measures followed will control the air pollutions.
No The waste obtained will include the top soil. These are non-toxic in nature and will not cause negative impact on land environment.
No liquid waste will generate. Hence there is no risk of
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contamination of air, water and land. 7.4 From any other sources No other sources are there. No
7.5 Is there a risk of long term buildup of Waste generated will include only pollutants in the environment from these top soil and fractured Limestone sources? No which are non-toxic in nature and thus will not risk of building up long term pollutants in the environment.
8.Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
Sr.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc. from Hazard substance will be in very storage, handling, use or production of negligible quantity as blasting and hazardous substances No drilling time.
8.2 From any other causes Accidents by transport vehicles due to negligence and/or ignoring the safety aspects.
No loose stone or debris will be allowed to remain near the edges of excavation and along the sides No of haul road.
However, to deal the minor incidentes and accidents, first aid measures at site will be provided.
Personal protective equipment will be provided to the workers. 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural The project is located in the Seismic disasters causing environmental damage Zone III so there is no risk of (e.g.floods, earthquakes, landslides, earthquake. There has been no flood, No cloudburst etc.)? cloudburst, landslide reported so far.
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9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
Sr. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting Yes The project will improve the socio- facilities, ancillary development or economic status of the villages development stimulated by the project around the mining area. which could have impact on the environment e.g.: The project will also benefit the local Yes people by generating the • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power employment. supply, waste or waste water treatment, Improvement in educational etc.) facilities. No Conditions of near by roads will be • Housing development improved. No • Extractive industries No • Supply industries No • Other
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could Yes After use, excavated area will be have an impact on the environment covered by soil and fencing shall be done along periphery of the area. A forestation will be carried out that will have positive impact on environment. 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes A better after scenario with increase in greenery.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity No No major industries are present to other existing or planned projects with around the 10Km of proposed site similar effects except small mines. Thus there is likelihood of cumulative effect due to the transportation of mineral. There will be no sizable adverse effect on air and noise environment of the surrounded area due practicing preventive measures like wet drilling , green plantation along lease boundaries and sprinkling of water
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on haul road.
Environmental Sensitivity:
Sr.No. Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Identity Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international Not Applicable conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or No other related value
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for No. Hiren - River is 8 Km in direction ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests
3 Areas used by protected, important or No Here found species of flora and fauna sensitive species of flora or fauna for on local based. breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground No No waters
5 State, National boundaries No No
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for yes No access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas
7 Defense installations No No
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Population: nearest village is Madhupur Jambur2.30 km around
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9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made yes Primary and High School,Primary land uses (hospitals, schools, places of Health Centre is Talala 9.0 Km in worship, community facilities) Direction.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or Yes Mineral is abundantly available in scarce resources (ground water resources, this area. Thus mining industry is one surface resources, forestry, agriculture, of source of income. fisheries, tourism, minerals)
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or No Not Applicable environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which No The study area is fall in zone-III of the could cause the project to present Seismic Map. environmental problems There has been no incidence of (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, landslide, earthquake or flooding. erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)
I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
Date:- Place:
Signature of the Applicant with Name and Full Address (Project Proponent/ Authorized Signatory)
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PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT Chapter-1 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Particulars Details Project Name M/S. Black Trap Mine Of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola Location S.No.265/5/1 Paiki 1 Paiki At. Madhupur Jambur Tal.Talala Dist. Gir Somnath. Latitude 21° 1'49.50"N Latitude &
Longitude 70°34'28.16"E Longitude
Topo Sheet No. - Total Area 1.00.00 Hect. Mineable Reserves 4,80,000 Tonnes Capacity 24,000 TPA Life of Mine 20 years Estimated Cost Project 10 Lacs EMP Cost 3.00 lacs Ultimate Pit Limit 20 meter Power Requirement Not Required Fuel Requirement Excavation machine and vehical DG set NA Highest and Lowest Elevation Land use Private Land Nearest Habitation/Town Madhupur Jambur 2.30 km Nearest Air port Diu Airport76 km Nearest Highway GJ SH 101- 2.30 Km Nearest Railway Station Talala Railway station 9.0 Km. Power supply Not Required Nearest Dispensary And Govt. Talala civil Hospital – 9.0 Km Hospital Educational Facility Talala- 9.0 Km Water Demand and supply 3.00 KLD and supply nearest farm well Nearest Tourist place NA Defense installation NA Archeological Features NA Ecological Sensitive Zones NA Nearest Streams/Rivers/water Hiren River – 07 Km in Direction bodies(From mine boundary) Seismic zone III
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Chapter-2 2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT
The proposed M/s. Black Trap Mine of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola Area at near Village- Madhupur Jambur, Taluka- Talala, Dist. Gir Somnath, (Gujarat) has applied to Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola,resident of Village- Madhupur Jambur, Taluka- Talala, Dis. Junagadh Applied Area- 1.00.00 Ha. Proposed Production-24,000 TPA.
1.1. Copy of Mining Lease/ Letter of Intent.
A letter of intent has been issued in Favor of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola, for extraction of Black Trap, Near Village- Madhupur Jambur, Taluka- Talala, Dist. Gir Somnath, (Gujarat) 1.2 Nature of the project:
Mining of Black Trap is proposed in the applied area 1.00.00 Ha, Village- Near Village- Madhupur Jambur, Taluka- Talala, Dist. Gir Somnath, (Gujarat). Mining will be carried out by Semi-Mechanized Opencast Method. Proposed Production 24000 TPA.
The Black Trap are near is a Madhupur Jambur hub for Black Trap Extraction. There are various projects for production of Black Trap blocks in the area. The Stone crusher industry is a thriving industry because of prolific use of Black trap in Road & building construction industry. The project is aimed at producing Grint ,kapachi and slabs from the applied area.
TABLE 2.1 SHOWS THE ML AREA ALONG WITH ITS DIMENSIONS.
SI No. Near Village Area 1. Madhupur Jambur 1.00.00 Ha.
1.3.Need For The Project and its importance to the country: Black Trap is an important mineral for the Road & building Construction. It is naturally
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available in sample quantities and thus is important for construction of road & buildings due to its toughness. It is being used as secondary main materials.
1.4. Demand - Supply gap
The demand of Black trap depends on the level of development and the rate of growth of the economy. However, there is a persistent demand for this commodity.
1.5. Imports vs. Indigenous Production
There is no Import of Black Trap. All production of Black trap is earmarked for the indigenous demand/ local market.
1.6. Export Possibility
There is no proposal to export the production.
1.7. Domestic/Export Markets
The Final product of Grint and Kapachi will be only for domestic market/local Suppliers.
1.8. Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) Due to the Project
The proposed Madhupur Jambur Black Trap mining activity is envisaged to improve the socio-economic condition on a micro-economic scale by generating local employment 07 direct and 05 indirect.
TABLE NO. 2.2 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL
S.No. Particulars Numbers 1 Permit Manager 1 2 Forman 1 3 Others 5 Total 7 For the plantation, security, or any type of general labour shall be kept on contract basis.
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Chapter-3
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: a. Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any.
The Black Trap mining is a fresh application for environmental clearance and not interlinked or interdependent. b. Location(Map Showing general location, Specific location, and Project site layout ) with co-ordinates.
Latitude 21° 1'49.50"N Latitude &
Longitude 70°34'28.16"E Longitude
The Black Trap mine of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola area is located at near near Village- Madhupur Jambur, Taluka- Talala, Dist. Gir Somnath, (Gujarat)
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Fig.1: LOCATION PLAN OF UMARETHI, M/s. BLACK TRAP MINE OF JESHABHAI NATHABHAI BHOLA
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Fig.2 IMAGE OF THE UMARETHI, M/s. BLACK TRAP MINE OF NAGABHAI DEVAYATBHAI
Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental consideration done into should be highlighted.
The site is suitable because of its location and availability of resources. The topography is flat along with scanty overburden to remove. The site is also away From major habitation centers. c. Size and Magnitude of operation The maximum rated capacity of the project will be 24000 TPA productions and the area is spread over 1.00.00 Ha. The Black trap is not formation manually d. Project Description with process details
At present the manual opencast mining will be carried out. There is no overburden in the area. Mining in general will be carried out by manual open cast method by forming benches up to 2.0 to 3.0 m height. The sides of the benches have slopes at a safe angle not more than 45 degree from horizontal. Excavated Run Of Mine (ROM) will be subjected to manual sizing into
Page 24 fraction of +25 mm to – 100 mm. The yield of sized black trap will be around 85%, undersize Black trap will be around 10% and remaining 5% as mining losses. Mining losses are on account of dust generation during drilling / blasting, wash off from the area etc. This sized black trap will be loaded into trucks manually and dispatched to the stone crushing plant. Remaining 10% of undersize material will be stacked on the worked out pit floor. Drilling and blasting will be also carried out by using air compressor and drill machine / jack hammer drill. Manufacturing process detail is attached as per Annexure – 8 of Form – I application.
Quarry limits of all workings are planned with a 7.5 mtrs statutory barriers against the lease boundary or roads existing in the lease hold. All haulage roads, the alignment of which keeps on changing depending upon the working in the pit, joins the existing surface roads of the lease hold. Four Wheeled Trolley attached to tractor will be generally used for movement of mineral. The mineral transported out of the lease hold will be with the help of tippers and trucks.
All pit working will be securely fenced as per the standards prescribed by DGMS. Approach roads to pit faces shall be maintained as required.
Mining will be carried out for black trap only. In the available thickness of 5 m of deposit, two benches are proposed to be developed. Width of bench is proposed to at 3 - 4 m. e. BLASTING
The black trap being medium hard category requires some drilling and blasting for excavation. To maintain a bench height of 3 meters, drilling by 65 /100 mm dia drill machine, is recommended. However in future effort will be made to improve upon it. Blasting frequency is recommended as twice in every six days (i.e. twice a week). Benches shall be kept sloped at an angle of
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15° from the vertical (i.e. 75° from the horizontal). Same angle of slope shall be maintained for drill /blast holes also. With 3 m high benches, sloped at an angle of 15° to vertical, the bench slope height shall be 3.1 m and with sub- grade drilling of 0.2 m. The depth of shot holes to be drilled shall be 3.3 m.
f. BLASTING PATTERN
For every hole, one delay detonator would be used. Blasting would be done by using short delay action detonators to reduce ground vibration. Holes would be connected in a row “in series” and the rows “in par allel”, i.e. “Series–Parallel” connection would be made at the time of blasting. Double row blasting would be preferred to single row so as to cut down on the number of blasts required for maintaining production.
Various types of explosives such as slurry, emulsion etc. will be used for blasting. it will be used as much as possible except in rainy season. Delay detonators or Nonel detonating fuse will be used since multi row system of firing will be carried out so as to reduce the ground vibration, noise, fly rock etc. due to blasting. Sequential blasting techniques using sequential blasting machine shall be used to reduce explosive charge per delay to a minimum to reduce ground vibration. The details about storage and transport of explosive are given below:- g. STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES
The total storage of explosive material is as per the license of Petroleum & Explosive Safety Organization (PESO). The storage of explosive material is as per the guidelines of PESO.
h. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Adequate precautionary measures will be taken as given below:
(a) Adequate siren system will be in operation.
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(b) Legible warning sign in the language understood by the local people.
(c) Enough security guards, especially posted on roads etc.
(d) Before blasting the upper surface of the bench shall be cleaned off any stones lying above.
(e) The trunk line of the detonating cord shall be covered with sand to reduce air over pressure, as it is major source of air blast noise.
(f) Controlled blasting shall be practiced and only between 12 Noon and 2 pm.
(g) All safety measures as prescribed under MMR 1961 and circulars issued by DGMS.
(h) An effective record of instruction to guards given for working and clearance shall be maintained. i. FREQUENCY OF BLASTING
The blasting activity is proposed to be carried out during day time The frequency of blasting will be based on requirement of ROM/ Sized black trap. j. REGIONAL GEOLOGY
Madhupur Jambur Village falls in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat State. Nearby small towns are Talala,Una,Veraval,Sutrapada etc.
k. RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, AND MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT.
This is an existing project for mining of Black Trap and mining are being done by blasting. So only Explosive Material are used as Raw Material for blasting Purpose. No another major Raw Material is required.
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We have obtained the permission from Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) for blasting material.
Final product is marketed in Talala,Una,Veraval,Sutrapada Taluka etc.
The Final Product is Black Trap which are transported directly by road through Tractor or Truck to the Stone Crushing Unit Located in the nearby Area. l. Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area o final products, mode of transport of raw material and finished product.
No raw materials are required in preparation of final products. m. Resource Optimization/ Recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any.
NA. Availability of water and its source, Energy/ Power requirement and source should be Given.
Water will be brought from nearby Villages through water tankers
TABLE NO. 3.1. WATER DEMAND Purpose Requirement (KLD) Drinking Purpose 0.3 Domestic use 0.7 Dust Suppression/Stone cutting 1.0 Plantation 1.0 Total 3.00 n. Quantity of wastes to be generated (Liquid and Solid) and scheme for their Management/disposal. o. About 15% wastes will be generated & waste will be used for the backfilling.
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Chapter-4
4. SITE ANALYSIS a. Connectivity
TABLE-4.1: CONNECTIVITY DETAILS FROM SITE:
Sr. Particulars Details No. 1. Road The village Madhupur Jambur nearest population center is Connectivity 2.30 km away from the lease area & it is connected with other important towns and cities through a good network of roads with regular public transport services. The District Headquarter Veraval is 40 km connected by tar road. 2. Nearest GJ SH 101 2.30 Km Highway 3. Nearest The nearest railhead is Talala Railway station 9.0 km lease Railway area. Station 4. Nearest The nearest civilian airport for regular commercial flights is Airport at Diu Airport the road distance from the lease area is around 75 km. b. Land form, land use and land ownership
Applied Area 1.00.00 State Gujarat District Junagadh Taluka Talala Village Madhupur Jambur
Land ownership The land is Private land and Non Agriculture has been granted in favor of M/S. Black Trap Mine Of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola.Appling for LIO after obtain EC.
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Latitude 21° 1'49.50"N Latitude &
Longitude 70°34'28.16"E Longitude d. Existing land use Pattern
TABLE-4.2: LAND USE PATTERN OF THE ARE
S. No. Particular Existing Land Use Pattern in Hect. 1 Pits 0.40 2 Road 0.10 3 Backfill 0.00 4 Mineral Stack 0.00 5 Plantation 0.29 6 Water Reservoirs 0.00 7 Remaining Virgin Area 0.21 1.00.00 e. Existing Infrastructure Commensurate with the scale of mining operations, the Requisite support facilities are Proposed to be Provided, which are adequate to meet the functional requirement of the mine. We have construct and provide site services as mine office cum rest shelter, first aid box, toilet etc our nearest stone crusher unit. The drinking water is made available through water tankers.
Land / Soil Characteristic The Soils are generally developed from sandstone formation and are coarse in texture with satisfactory internal drainage. Medium & shallow Black to Mixed
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Red & Black soils The sub soil condition below the Existing ground level is almost uniform in nature. Sub soil is Composed of clay mixed with little fine grained salty sand, Moram and Kankar with Low Resistivity due to clay and soil moisture. The area is covered with recent to Sub Recent alluvial deposits comprising of brownish clay mixed with little fine grained Sand, silly Sand. The soil below ground level consist of top silty low level soil layer having no swelling nature. Blackish Brown to yellowish brown clayey silt or sand silt layer extends to the depth of 2 to 3 mts. Extend of Mechanization & Mining Machinery Deployed: The only Machinery deployed are the hydraulic driller for cutting the rock and JCB.
ORE BODY DIMENSION BODY LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH MINERAL REMARKS Black stone Document in Document in 20 meter Black Trap - mention mention
LOSSES ALONG LEASE 480000 BOUNDARY -
TOTAL 480000
REMAINING RESERVE 480000 LIFE OF MINE@ RATE OF 24 000 TPA 20 YRS
Recovery Factor: 85% of Black Trap & remaining 15 % is rejected. f. Climate date From Secondary Sources M/s. Black Trap Mine Of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola area is situated in Gir Somnath district .Gir Somnath has semi-arid climate, with hot, dry summers from mid-March to mid- June and the wet monsoon season from mid-june to oct., when the city receives 750 mm of rain on average. The months from November to February are mild, the average temperature being around 24 °C, with low humidity. During summer time, the temperature ranges between 34 °C and 44 °C. In the months of winter, Junagadh temperature varies between 12 °C and 22 °C but on a whole winters are pleasant.
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g. Social infrastructure available.
The infrastructure like, toilets, shelter etc. is proposed at mine site.
The nearest village is Madhupur Jambur, health & educational facilities (in the form of Primary and secondary schools) are available there.
Medical facilities, Primary Health centre are therein the mine, imparting services, for advance medical facilities. In each village one health worker has been appointed by the Govt. to provide primary health facilities.
Village people are availing drinking water facilities generally from the hand pump, open well and tube well. The water supply is also supplied through tanker in few villages.
Communication services like post office and telephones are available in the nearby village. Every one of the villagers are having mobile phones.
An occupational health unit will be organized and the proposed measures will be adopted: Pre & Periodical Medical checkup program for all the workers. Compulsory medical checkup program and first –aid box with necessary equipment will be provided. Training for workers regarding occupational hazards. Safety equipment i.e. dusts mask, safety shoes, gloves etc.
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Chapter-5 5. PLANNING BRIEF a. Planning concept
It is a mining project of mineral black trap mining. The proposed production of is 24000 TPA. Opencast, Semi- Mechanized method of mining will be adopted opencast and transportation of minerals shall be done through road by trucks. b. Man Power Requirement
Man Power requirement for mining is estimated to be 07 Nos. Most of the employees will be recruited from neighboring village. The laborers are provided along with tractor trolley by contractor or from nearby villages. So there will no permanently migration of people, hence there will be no population projection. c. Land use Planting
TABLE-5.1: LAND USE PATTERN OF THE AREA S.No. Land use Category Pre Operational Operational Post Operational Phase Phase Phase
1 Pits 0.00 0.4000 0.7100 (convert in artificial reservoir) 2 Dumps 0.00 0.0000 0.0000 3 Plantation 0.00 0.2900 0.2900 4 Road 0.00 0.1000 0.0000 5 Mineral Stack 0.00 0.0000 0.0000 6 Black Filled mine 0.00 0.0000 0.0000 out mine 6 Remaining Virgin 1.00.00 0.2100 0.0000 land Total 1.00.00 1.0000 1.0000
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Total 0.2900 hect. Area will be covered under the plantation, which includes 0.174 hect. Area will be used for plantation on statutory barrier, and 0.116 hect. Area will be used for plantation on mined out benches.
d. Facilities Provided
i. Infrastructure The infrastructure like, toilets, shelter etc. is proposed at mine site. For drinking, water will be brought from water tanker outside the applied mine. A first aid box will also be constructed and maintained. Communication services like post office and telephones are available in the nearby villages. Medical facilities are also provided.
ii. Landscaping and Green belt development iii. Landscaping and Green belt development It is proposed to plant total 290 Saplings, covering an area of 0.2900 hect. During the post- Operational Stage.
TABLE-5.2: PLANTATION PROGRAM Stage (Each Four Year) Along the lease boundary Mine (ha.) Plants I 0.058 58 II 0.058 58 III 0.058 58 IV 0.058 58 V 0.058 58 Total 0.2900 290
Total 0.2900 hect. Area will be covered under the plantation, which includes 0.174 hect. Area will be used for plantation on statutory barrier, and 0.116 hect. Area will be used for plantation on mined out benches. A number of species will be planted suitable to this area of climate conditions like neem, Banyan,Nilgiri. iv. Health And Safety System During the opencast working, and allied activities, all the precautionary measures shall be taken into account as per GMMR 1961 and GMCDR 1988 for safety and security.
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Following Safety & security measures will be enforced; Moving front of the quarry shall have temporary fencing. Permanent fencing will be provided where quarry has reached the ultimate pit limit. Mine entrance will have a permanent check post and record shall be maintained of all persons/vehicles entering the mine area. Round the clock security arrangement shall be provided to prevent inadvertent entry of persons.
5.4.4 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment
Inspire of following all the precautionary measures and following all safety rules, regulations and Procedures, in mining accidents cannot be ruled out completely. The project proponent will formulate a disaster Management plan with the approval of DGMS. Following are the accidents which can take place in mechanized opencast mining and measures proposed to be taken. Fall of human beings or fall of machines from benches/ dumps/ haul roads. Fire & Explosion in machinery Emergency situation due to social reason such as public unrest, terrorism etc.
Preventive Measures:
Creating berm on the side of benches/ haul roads of hight greater than or equal to ½ tyre radius. Minimum height of berm shall be 1.2 m and slop 45°. Minimum clearance of 1.5 m will be maintained between outer tyre and berm. Firefighting equipment in the machinery / workshop/ office will be maintained. Persons will be trained in the use of firefighting equipment and mock rehearsal will be conducted. Training of security personnel. Procedures as laid down in disaster management plan to be followed.
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Training
Persons will be trained in the following: Knowledge of Blasting equipment and use of protective equipment Procedure for reporting emergencies Location and use of firefighting equipment Knowledge of alarm system and siren Evacuation procedures. Training in first aid as per mines rules 1955 Emergency Equipment & Facilities:
Mobiles Fire fighting equipment’s Emergency medical supplies Other protective equipment’s i.e. goggles, helmet, face shield, hand gloves, safety belts, barricade tape. First aid station as per the provisions of mines rules 1955.
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Chapter-6 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE S. No. Particulars Details 1 Mining area 1.00.00 Ha. 2 Residential Area Not applicable 3 Green belt It is proposed to plant total 290 samplings, covering an area of 0.2900 ha. During the – Operational stage 4 Social infrastructure NA 5 Connectivity Sr No. Particulars Details 1 Nearest GJ SH 101- 2.30 Highway Km 2 Nearest Talala Railway Railway station 9.0 Km station 3 Nearest Diu Airport 76 km airport
6 Drinking Water 0.3 Management 7 Sewerage system 0.7 8 Industrial 1.0 waste/domestic management 9 Solid waste management 0 10 Power Requirement and Not required electricity supply/ source
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Chapter-7
7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN Since the project is Private land, there is no reserves forest or protected forest land within the applied area. There is no human settlements within the area so, no resettlement and rehabilitation is required.
Chapter-8 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES a. Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (time schedule for the project to be given)
The project activity will be taken up in parallel along with the opening of mine, after the environmental clearance & CTE/CCA is granted. The production will commence within two months of the environmental clearance & CTE/CCA. b. Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project
The project proponent will incur a total cost of Rs. 15 lakh and may vary from place to place and with magnitude of the Black Trap mining. This will include the rent/lease for land, cost of labor, cost of transportation, fuel charges etc.
Chapter-9
9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)
The project will bring economical benefits to the state by the way of royalty for mineral and people by the way of direct(07persons) and secondary employment (05 persons) opportunities. Management will be helping nearby village by providing aid to school, conducting medical and social awareness camps, helping in formation of self help groups etc. especially keeping in the view the tribal and economically backward population in the area as part of its corporate social responsibility.
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ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
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ENVIrONMENT MaNaGEMENT plaN Black Trap
1.0. INTRODUCTION:
The proposed M/s. Black Trap Mine of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola Area at near Village- Madhupur Jambur, Taluka- Talala, Dist. Gir Somnath, (Gujarat) has applied to Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola,resident of Village- Madhupur Jambur, Taluka- Talala, Dis. Junagadh Applied Area- 1.00.00 Ha. Proposed Production- 24,000 TPA.
The Black Trap mine near Madhupur Jambur is a hub for Black Trap extraction. The Black Trap industry is a thriving industry because of profile use of black trap in Road & building construction industry. The project is aimed at producing Black Trap slabs from the lease mine.
The mining methodology consists of carving up blocks of dimensions unspecified with help of a hydraulic driller, in this method there is a reject of 15% of the production and about 85% of the yield is usable.
Topography of the Area The topography of the lease area is almost flat. The mine has a thin veneer of soil having a thickness of about 2 to 3 meters.
Latitude 21° 1'49.50"N Latitude &
Longitude 70°34'28.16"E Longitude
Climate date From Secondary Sources M/s. Black Trap Mine of Jeshabhai Nathabhai Bhola area is situated in Gir Somnath district. Gir Somnath has semi-arid climate, with hot, dry summers from mid-March to mid- June and the wet monsoon season from mid-june to oct., when the city receives 750 mm of rain on average. The months from November to February are mild, the average temperature being around 24 °C, with low humidity. During summer time, the temperature ranges between 34 °C and 44 °C. In the months of winter, Umarethi temperature varies between 12 °C and 22 °C but on a whole winters are pleasant. Flora & Fauna
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No forests land the area. It is entirely a Government Land. No endangered Species found in the core zone, so no adverse impact on the flora & Fauna. Since, there are no endangered spices of flora & fauna observed in core zone.
The environmental Management plan has been developed with a view to bring down the levels of impacts as discussed in the last chapter within limits. In each of the areas of impact, measures have to be taken to reduce potentially significant adverse impacts are to be enhanced/ augmented so that the overall adverse impacts are reduced to as low level as possible. The mining in the area has been proposed with time bound management plan so that impacts on different environmental parameters are minimized at every stage of mining. Measures to be taken for each of the impact areas are detailed in the following para: Land Environment Air Environment Water Environment Noise Environment Reclamation & Rehabilitation of lands Discharge of Effluents Afforestation & Green belt development programme Corporate Social Responsibilities Risk assessment & Disaster Management Plan
2.0. ENVIRONMENT IMPACT & MEASURES
2.1. AIR ENVIRONMENT
2.1.1 Anticipated impacts The opencast mining operations are generally prone to generation of high levels of PM and to a limited extent SO2, NOx due to fossil fual based vehicles and machines etc. Air pollution due to SO2 , NOx and PM may result in irritation and inflammation of eyes and congestion of throat and infection in lungs.
2.1.2 Mitigation Measures:
In addition to the above the following measures will be adopted:- 1. Water spraying on the roads for suppression of dust. 2. Development of green belt.
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3. Water sprinklers will be sprayed at all loading / transfer points. 4. Modern Hydraulic Driller is be adopted. 5. PPE will be provided to the workers. 6. To control the emissions regular preventative maintenance of equipment will be carried out.
2.2. WATER ENVIRONMENT
2.2.1 Anticipated impacts No impact on the surface water resources is envisaged. The rain water accumulates in the area, which will be used for dust suppression and plantation purpose. The ground water table in this region range from 35-40 m from the surface level. Due to mining, ground water will not intersect in this project. Since no chemicals or explosives are used for mining of black trap, there is no source of contaminants that can contaminate surface waters or the ground waters.
2.2.2 Mitigation Measures There is not the case with this lease, as mineral or soil does not contain any harmful ingredients that could leach to the water table. Thus the area working shall not affect the ground water quality.
The impact of mining on ground water is not anticipated; therefore measures are not required. 2.3. LAND ENVIRONMENT
2.3.1 Anticipated impacts In open cast mining, the top crust of earth i.e. top soil/sub soil is completely removed below which are mineral deposits. The earth rock and other strata, called O/B are completely removed to provide access to the mineral deposit. In this manner land use pattern of an area always changes in the form of voids formed due to excavation of mineral. Topography of the surrounding area will remain unchanged. The drainage pattern due to proposed mining will not be disturbed within core zone as well as buffer zone. The thickness of the top soil is 2 m , it shall be scrapped and stack at separate place and will be used for plantation.
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2.3.2 Mitigation measures
The mining area will be affected to the land environment. The excavated area will be create artificial water reservoir which rain water harvesting. The top soil will be stack at separate earmarked site and use for the plantation. 2.4. NOISE ENVIRONMENT
2.4.1 Anticipated impacts As far as noise pollution is concerned, Black Trap mining does not contribute much to noise pollution, except the noise generated from hydraulic driller. Noise level in the working environment is compared with the standards prescribed by central pollution control board which will be adopted and enforced by the govt. of India through the noise pollution (Regulation and control) Rules, 2000 The exposures to excessive noise levels can lead to: Prevention of sleep, insomnia & fatigue. Decrease in speech reception, communication, disturbance and diminished concentration thus adversely affecting job performance efficiency. Irreparable psychological disturbance including impaired hearing.
2.4.2 Mitigation measures
Mitigate the noise level following control measures will be adopted:-
1. Periodical monitoring of noise will be done. 2. Regular and proper maintenance of noise generating machinery. 3. Proper PPE in form of earplugs and safety eye wear shall be provided to workers working with the hydraulic driller and those in immediate vicinity of it. 4. Plantation in applied area will – also reduce propagation of noise outside the core zone. 5. Green belt shall provide at the lease periphery, within the applied area.
2.5. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
No forests land the area. It is entirely a Private Land. No endangered species found in the applied area, so no adverse impact on the flora & fauna. Since, there
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2.5.1 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT
The implementation for development of green belt will be of paramount importance as it will not only add up as an aesthetic feature, but also act as a pollution sink. The species to be grown in the area should be dust tolerant and fast growing species so that permanent green belt is created. Apart from the green belt and aesthetic plantation for elimination fugivitive of emission and noise control, all other plantation efforts shall be decided and executed with the assistance and co-operation of the local community.
Trees proposed for green belt development SI. Scientific name Common No. Name 1. Adhatoda vasica Ardusi 2. Azadirachta indica Neem 3. Mangiferaindica Aam 4. Ficus benghalensis Banyan tree
2.6. Socio-Economic The impact of mining on social demographic profile is positive because displacements of habitat are not involved in this project. project will generate rural employment. The mining activities in the area will raise economic status of the mine workers.
3.0. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Environmental Management plan serves no purpose if it is not implemented with true spirit. Thus, an implementation and monitoring program has to be prepared. Implementation of proposed control measures and monitoring programmed has an implementation on the surrounding area as well as for the region. Therefore mining management should be strengthen the existing control measures implemented within the black trap mining area relating to the following specific areas.
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Collection of air and water samples at strategic location with frequency suggested and by analyzing thereof. If the parameters exceed the permissible tolerance limits, corrective regulation measure should be taken. Collection of soil samples at strategic locations once in a year and analysis thereof with regard to deleterious constituents, if any. Regular visual examination will be carried out to look for possibilities of erosion. Any abnormal condition, if observed should be taken care of. Measurement of noise levels at mine site, stationary and mobile sources, and adjacent villages will be done. Plantation will be done as per program i.e. along the boundary.
3.1. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER
Environmental professional/ officer should be appointed/ hired to implement the environment management plan. The officer shall ensure the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the environment management program me:-
Environmental officer will be responsible for proper maintenance and operation of the program me and it will oversee the following aspect: Conduct environmental awareness program to the workers, supervisory staff and contract laborers during the mining and operation period. Regularly monitor the environmental parameters and prepare reports as required by the GPCB. Recommend necessary measures to improve environmental conditions. Conduct safety program to create safety awareness among workers/staff. Train the staff and other workers on safety measures and conduct safety drills to educate them.
Environmental officer will be in regular touch with state pollution control board and state mining department and send them annual progress report. Any new regulations considered by state/central pollution control board for the black trap mining would be taken care of.
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3.2. PROPOSED SET UP The Environmental professional/ officer will be responsible for: Liaison with environment monitoring laboratory for collecting and analyzing water and air samples from surrounding area and work zone monitoring for pollutants. Implementing the control and protective measures. Co-coordinating the environment related activities within the project as well as with outside agencies. Collecting statistics of health of workers and population of surrounding villages. Monitoring the progress of implementation of environmental management program. Greenbelt development along the area.
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