PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

OF

ROAD METAL M/s Seetharama Stone Crusher 1.097 Ha (Non Forest)

Survey No. 401/B, Village: Kondakavur, Mandal: District: , State:

FOR

5016 m3/Annum OF ROAD METAL PRODUCTION

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Project Road Metal Quarry of M/s. Seetharama Stone Crusher 1.097 Ha Road Metal production : 5016 m3/Annum

Mining Lease area: 1.097 Ha Location of the project Sy. No 401/B, Kondakavuru (V),Narsaraopet (M), , Andhra Pradesh Registered Office M/s Seetharama Stone Crusher, Mg. P.: Sri N. Ramakrishna, Kondakavur village, Narasaraopet Mandal, Guntur District. Andhra Pradesh Designation (Owner Proprietor /Partner/ CEO Period of mining lease 15 Years Extent of Lease Area 1.097 Ha Present land use Total mining lease area is Government land 1.097 Ha Type of Activity Conventional method of opencast mining. Mineable reserves & life 172462 cu.m and 34years of mine Waste generation No Waste generation from the mine. Conceptual landuse The excavated area will be reclaimed by afforestation/converting into water holding tank. Manpower Requirement About 20 persons will be employed in mine. Water requirement Water for the mining operations is purchased. Requirement – 10 m3/day. Total Project Cost 20 Lakhs

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION

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

M/s. Seetharama Stone Crusher Possess mining lease for production of Road Metal over an extent of 1.097 Hectares in Sy. No. 401/B, of Kondakavur Village, Narsaraopet Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.

(ii) Brief Description of the Nature of the Project.

Project is Road Metal Quarry located in an area of 1.097 Ha. Road Metal of 5016 m3/Annum is produced by means of conventional method of opencast mining through drilling, blasting, loading and shifting through dumpers/tippers before crushed.

(iii) Need for the Project and its importance to the country.

The newly formed Andhra Pradesh state Infrastructure Mission aims for the creation of a well-planned and seamlessly integrated infrastructure within the State. Road Metal is used to lay beds for roads and foundations; used on pathways and ornamental gardens. Smaller stones as well as lower-quality stones can also be used in cement and blacktop applications as it adds strength.

(iv) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) Due to Project.

The direct employment potential of the project is 20 persons.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Type of Project (including interlinked and interdependent project, if any)

The proposal is for production of 5016 m3/Annum of Road Metal from ML of 1.097 Ha adopting conventional method of opencast mining through drilling, blasting, loading and transportation through dumpers/tippers before crushed.

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location and project boundary & project site specific layout) with coordinates.

M/s. SEETHARAMA STONE CRUSHER – 1.097 Ha is located at Sy. No. 401/B, Kondakavur Village, Narasaraopet Mandal, Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh.

The Quarry Lease Area is a part of the Survey of Toposheet No. 65/D/4. The site falls between 1) 16° 8'12.82"N - 80° 2'15.88"E, 2) 16°8'9.72"N - 80°2'18.84"E, 3) 16°8'7.84"N - 80°2'16.81"E, 4) 16°8'10.51"N - 80°2'14.21"E, 5) 16° 8'11.80"N - 80° 2'15.69"E, 6) 16°8'12.25"N - 80°2'15.26"E, North latitude and East Longitude with an average altitude of 102 m above MSL.

Nearest railway line connecting Guntur - Nandyal of South Central Railway line, at a distance of 8.5 km to NNW direction from the Quarry Lease Area.

Guntur is major at a distance of 46.3 km in ENE direction. The National Highway (NH-5) connecting Guntur – Ongole at a distance of about 14.4 km in SE direction,

The State Highway (SH-45) connecting from Narasaraopet – is at distance of 8.4 km in ENE direction.The State Highway (SH-50) connecting from Narasaraopet – is at distance of 4.9 km in NW direction.The nearest railway station is Munumaka RS at 8.5 km in NW direction. There are no wild life sanctuaries, wild life sanctuaries, elephant/tiger reserves within 10km radius of the study area. Bird Sanctuary – 54.0 km – ENE Nearest Settlements from the Quarry Lease Are

Kattubadiwaripalem – 2.5 – E

Pamidimarri – 2.1 km – WSW

Kondakavuru – 1.3 km – W

Nearest Reserved Forests from the Quarry Lease Area

Ellamanda RF – 0.7 km – N

Uppumagulur RF – 6.2 km - S

Salient features of Quarry Lease Area are given in Table – 1 .

(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted.

MINES

No alternate sites are considered as the project is site specific.

(iv) Size or Magnitude of operation.

5016 m3/Annum of Road Metal production.

Project Description with Process details (a schematic diagram/ Flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given.

The mining will be carriedout in an area of 1.097Ha.

Road metal in the quarry area is excavated by conventional method of opencast mining which will be semi-mechanized and on single shift basis. Because of presence of hard and competent rock mass, drilling and blasting will be performed for loosening of the rock mass.

The material in the quarry area is excavated by conventional method of opencast mining through drilling. Blasting, loading and shifting through dumpers/tippers before crushed.

Mine is operated for 25 days in a month and 250 days in a year.

(v) Raw Material/ Consumables Required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final product, mode of transport of raw material and finished product.

Inumella area is enriched with stone which is hard in nature. Since the hill track is boulder in nature, jointed & fractured, about 90% of the total excavation will be subjected to drilling & blasting for loosening fragmentation for ease in production and remaining is excavated directly by the machine and 100 kg of explosive will be consumed. Powder factor is found to be 6 t/kg of explosive

(vi) Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in project, if any, should be briefly outlined.

None

(vii) Availability of water, it’s source, Energy/power requirement and source should be given.

Water requirement is 10m3/day (max) and the same is purchased from local sources

No Mining activity is involved during night times.

(viii) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management / disposal.

No Waste generation from the mine is expected.

4. SITE ANALYSIS

i) Connectivity

The National Highway (NH-5) connecting Guntur – Ongole at a distance of about 14.4 km in SE direction,The State Highway (SH-45) connecting from Narasaraopet – Chilakaluripet is at distance of 8.4 km in ENE direction.The State Highway (SH-50) connecting from Narasaraopet – Vinukonda is at distance of 4.9 km in NW direction.The nearest railway station is Munumaka RS at 8.5 km in NW direction.

ii) Land Form, Land use and Land Ownership

Total mining lease area is Government land (1.097 Ha).

The total quarry lease area of 1.097 Ha comprises of Govt. waste land. There will be a permanent change of land use. The quarrying activity will leave excavated area part of which will be reclaimed by plantation/water reservoir based on the mining depth at conceptual stage The mining is carried out in an area of 1.097 Ha.

No Waste generation from the mine is expected.

iii) Topography along with maps

The topography of the ML area varies from 85.0 to 115.0m RL with surface relief of 30 m. The general slope of the terrain is towards South West.

iv) Existing infrastructure

The National Highway (NH-5) connecting Guntur – Ongole at a distance of about 14.4 km in SE direction,The State Highway (SH-45) connecting from Narasaraopet – Chilakaluripet is at distance of 8.4 km in ENE direction.The State Highway (SH-50) connecting from Narasaraopet – Vinukonda is at distance of 4.9 km in NW direction.The nearest railway station is Munumaka RS at 8.5 km in NW direction.

v) Soil Classification Mine is devoid of Top soil. However, any top soil generated will be used for afforestation

vi) Climatic data from Secondary Sources The temperature during summer touches 47.2°C with winter temperature of minimum of 9.4oC. The area receives an annual rainfall of 830 mm.

5. PLANNING BRIEF:

Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation, etc.,) town and country Planning / Development authority classification: i) Population Projection:

Since there will not be any major influx of people from outside in this region because of the project, there will hardly be any increase of population. Most of the workers are people from surrounding villages only.

A total of 20 persons will be employed for mining operations.

ii) Land Use Planning:

The mining will be carried out in an area of 1.097 Ha.

The quarrying activity will leave excavated area part of which will be reclaimed by plantation/water reservoir based on the mining depth at conceptual stage.

iii) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand ( Physical & Social):

There will not be any major influx of people from outside in this region because of the project and only local people from surrounding villages are employed. Further since the size of the project is small, no adverse effect on physical and social infrastructure like roads, electricity, water supplies etc due to project are anticipated.

iv) Amenities /Facilities:

Required site services like office, first aid and rest shed will be provided

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE:

(i) Industrial

All necessary infrastructure as per the Mine Rules will be provided which includes an office, first aid and rest shed.

(ii) Residential

No residential facilities are proposed

(iii) Greenbelt

Green Belt and Plantation will be developed wherever possible

(iv) Social Infrastructure

About 20 persons will be employed.

(v) Connectivity

No new approach roads are planned.

(vi) Drinking Water Management (Source and Supply of Water)

Drinking water facility will be provided to workers.

(vii) Sewerage System

No wastewater generation except for domestic waste from toilet which is treated in septic tank followed by soak pit

(viii) Solid Waste Management

No Solid Waste generation from the mining.

(ix) Power Requirement & Supply / Source.

Mining operations will not be carried during night times.

x) Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan

No R & R is involved

7. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

This is a new mine and yet to operate

8. PROJECT COST ESTIMATES

Capital Cost: 20 Lakhs

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

Financial And Social Benefits with special emphasis on the benefits to the local people, if any, in the area.

This project will provide employment to 20 people.

TABLE – 1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE QUARRY LEASE AREA

Feature Details Altitude 102 m above MSL 1) 16° 8'12.82"N - 80° 2'15.88"E 2) 16°8'9.72"N - 80°2'18.84"E 3) 16°8'7.84"N - 80°2'16.81"E Latitude & Longitude 4) 16°8'10.51"N - 80°2'14.21"E 5) 16° 8'11.80"N - 80° 2'15.69"E 6) 16°8'12.25"N - 80°2'15.26"E Village, , District, Sy. No. 401/B, Kondakavur Village, State Narasaraopet Mandal, Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh. Area 1.097 Ha District Head Quarters Guntur – 46.3 km - ENE IMD Station Khammam - 124.0 km - N Max. Temp., oC 47.2 Min. Temp., oC 9.4 Relative Humidity,% 35-83 Annual rainfall, 1031.6 mm Topography Plain Soil Type Hilly Terrain Vogaru Vagu – 2.2 km – W Nearest Water Bodies

Nearest Highway (NH-5) connecting - 14.4 km in SE direction, (SH- 45) connecting from Narasaraopet – Chilakaluripet- of 8.4 km in ENE direction. Nearest Railway Station Munumaka RS at 8.5 km in NW Nearest Industries None within 10 km radius Nearest Village Kattubadiwaripalem – 2.5 – E Pamidimarri – 2.1 km – WSW Kondakavuru – 1.3 km - W Nearest Town Guntur – 46.3 km – ENE Inter State Boundary Andhra Pradesh – Telangana – 56.0 km – N Nearest Air port Gannavaram ( Vijayawada ) – 91.6 km - ENE

Bird Sanctuary/National Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary – 54.0 km – ENE Parks

Ellamanda RF – 0.7 km – N Nearest Forest

Historical places None within 10 km radius *all distances mentioned in the above table are aerial distances

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REPORT

Of

ROAD METAL QUARRY

Sy.No – 401/B, Kondakavuru Village Narsaraopet Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.

AREA OF MINING LEASE -1.097 Ha.

For

5016 m3/ANNUM OF ROAD METAL PRODUCTION

By M/s. Seetharama Stone Crusher

1.0 INTRODUCTION

M/s. Seetharama Stone Crusher, Prop. Sri N. Rama Krishna has applied 1st renewal application of quarry lease for Road Metal, over an extent of 2.71 acres, in S.No. 401/B(P) of Kondakavur Village, Narasaraopet Mandal, Guntur Dist., for a further period of 15 years to the Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur on 13-8-2012,

Originally the applied area was granted in favour of M/s. Sri Lakshmi Balaji Stone Crusher for Road Metal, over an extent of 4.62 Acres, for a period of 15 years, vide Dy. Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur Proc. No. 3957/Q1/1997 dt. 7-11-1997. Out of 4.62 acres, an extent of' 1.71 acres was transferred to M/s. Seetharama Stone Crusher vide Dy. Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur Proc.No.9370/Ql(l)/2003, dt. 12.5.2004. The transfer deed was executed by the Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur vide Proc. No.3642/Q/2003 dt 13.7.2004 for the un-expired portion of the lease period i.e., upto 1-12-2012.

Another quarry lease for Road Metal was granted in favour of M/s. Seetharama Stone Crusher, in the subject area over ah extent of 1.00 acre vide Dy. Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur Proc.N0.222/Q/AD(GNT)/2004 dt. 12.5.2004 and the lease deed was executed vide Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur Proc.No.222/Q/2004 dt 13.7.2004 and the lease will be inforce up to 12.7.2014. Subsequently these two leases 1.71 Ac, + 1,00 Ac totally 2.71 Acres were clubbed by the Dy. Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur vide Proc.No.8513/Q1 (1)/2005 dt. 2.12.2005 and the lease deed was executed by the Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur vide Proc.No.2827/Q/2005 dt 1.3.2006 and the entire lease was inforce up to 1.12.2012. The lessee has filed the renewal application within the under rule 13(2) of APMMC Rules, 1966.

The Asst. Director of mines & Geology, Guntur, Vide file No. 6273/Q/2012, dt. 06.03.2013 reported that the applied area has been inspected by the Royalty Inspector of their office on 16-10-2012. After survey and demarcation, the required area came to an extent of 2.71 acres for which the applicant has given his consent.

The Asst. Director of mines & Geology, Guntur, has recommended for grant of Quarry Lease in favour of M/s. Seetharama Stone Crusher for road metal & Gravel over an extent of 2.71 Acres in Sy. No. 401/B(P),

Kondakavur Village, Narasaraopet Mandal, Guntur District for a further a period 15 years.

Finally, the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology Guntur, vide proceedings no. 6745/Q1/2012 dated 11-01-2013 has granted the quarry lease for road metal over an extent of 2.71 acres in Sy. No. 401/B(P), Kondakavur Village, Narasaraopet Mandal, Guntur District has granted to further a period 15 years in favour of M/s. Seetharama Stone Crusher under rule 13 (1) and rule 15 of A.P.M.M.C.Rules,1966. (Annexure-I)

The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur, Proc.No.6273/Q/2012, dt. 06.03.2013, has permitted to commence the quarry operations in an over area extent of 2.71 Acres, in S.No. 401/B of Kondakavur Village, Narasaraopet Mandal, Guntur Dist., for a further period of 15 years w.e. from 2-12-2012, under rule 13(2) of A.P.M.M.C. Rules, 1966. (Annexure-I) Brief Description of the Nature of the Project.

Project is Road Metal Quarry located in an area of 1.097 Ha. Road Metal of 5016 m3/Annum is produced by means of conventional method of opencast mining through drilling, blasting, loading and shifting through dumpers/tippers before crushed. The cost of the Project is Rs.20/- Lakhs.

2.0 LOCATION OF THE QUARRY AREA:

M/s. SEETHARAMA STONE CRUSHER – 1.097 Ha is located at Sy. No. 401/B, Kondakavur Village, Narasaraopet Mandal, Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh.

The Quarry Lease Area is a part of the Survey of India Toposheet No. 65/D/4. The site falls between 1) 16° 8'12.82"N - 80° 2'15.88"E, 2) 16°8'9.72"N - 80°2'18.84"E, 3) 16°8'7.84"N - 80°2'16.81"E, 4) 16°8'10.51"N - 80°2'14.21"E, 5) 16° 8'11.80"N - 80° 2'15.69"E, 6) 16°8'12.25"N - 80°2'15.26"E, North latitude and East Longitude with an average altitude of 102 m above MSL.

The location map of the Quarry Lease Area is shown in Fig – 1.

Nearest railway line connecting Guntur - Nandyal of South Central Railway line, at a distance of 8.5 km to NNW direction from the Quarry Lease Area. Key map showing the location of various features around the Quarry Lease Area is shown in Fig – 2.

Guntur is major town at a distance of 46.3 km in ENE direction.

The National Highway (NH-5) connecting Guntur – Ongole at a distance of about 14.4 km in SE direction,

The State Highway (SH-45) connecting from Narasaraopet – Chilakaluripet is at distance of 8.4 km in ENE direction.

The State Highway (SH-50) connecting from Narasaraopet – Vinukonda is at distance of 4.9 km in NW direction.The nearest railway station is Munumaka RS at 8.5 km in NW direction. There are no wild life sanctuaries, wild life sanctuaries, elephant/tiger reserves within 10km radius of the study area. Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary – 54.0 km – ENE Nearest Settlements from the Quarry Lease Are

Kattubadiwaripalem – 2.5 – E

Pamidimarri – 2.1 km – WSW

Kondakavuru – 1.3 km – W

Nearest Reserved Forests from the Quarry Lease Area

Ellamanda RF – 0.7 km – N

Uppumagulur RF – 6.2 km - S

Salient features of Quarry Lease Area are given in Table – 1 and Fig - 3 shows the study area of 10 km radius around the Quarry LeaseArea

2.1 Topography:

The topography of the ML area varies from 85.0 to 115.0m RL with surface relief of 30 m. The general slope of the terrain is towards South West.

2.2 Geology and Exploration

a. Brief description of Regional Geology with reference to location of lease/applied area

The area is underlain by various geological formations of different age groups ranging from Archaean to Recent. The Archaean basement complex comprising the granite-gneisses, Schists, Khondalites, Charnockites and basic dykes of dolerites form the predominant rock types in the central part. The fringe of the Archaeans in the central part is represented by Cuddapah basin, namely Nallamalai group of Upper Cuddapahs. In a sequential order, the younger Kurnools occurring in the Cuddapahs and those in the western parts of the district are thrust over by the Cuddapahs and these in turn by the Archaean granite-gneisses. The Upper Gondwana group of sandstones and shales out crop are seen at places between Guntur and . The youngest rock types of the district appear to be of Mio- Pliocene age followed by the Alluvial deposits of Recent to Sub-Recent age.

b. Detailed description of geology of lease area

Local Geology:

The gravel occurs as the sloping hillock. It contains granite- gneisses, and Schists. The generalized lithological succession of the area is

• Soil Recent • granite-gneisses } • Schists, Khondalites, Charnockites } Archaen • Basement rock Not encountered

One distinct litho-stratographic unit constitute the subject area is Road Metal. No other minerals or rock units are seen in this area.

The Schist is predominantly distributed in the most of the mine lease area. Road metal is exposed along the mine working in the quarry. Road Metal occurring in this area is grey in colour on the surface. 2.3 RESERVES AND LIFE OF THE MINE

Total Reserves 2,25,794 cu.m Mineable Reserves (111) 1,72,462 cu.m 7.5m Barrier zone (211) 41,490 cu.m Bench Blocked (221 ) 11,842 cu.m Annual Production 5040 cu.m

3.0 Mining Methodology

The material in the quarry area is excavated by conventional method of opencast mining through drilling, Blasting, loading and shifting through dumpers/tippers before crushed.

Height/Width of the quarry benches are kept at 6m x 3m. The individual bench faces are kept nearly vertical. Whereas the overall quarry slope angle (the angle between the line joining the toe of bottom bench and the crest of the top bench with the horizontal) is maintained at around 450 with the horizontal. The Quarrying operations will proceed towards South East.

Pneumatically operated Jack hammers are employed for drilling 25 mm dia. holes. The holes are decked with Gelatine sticks and blasted. The gelatine sticks are stemmed with saw dust and blasted. The top surface of the bench and surrounding surfaces are kept clean. To offer resistance to the air pressure, the holes are covered with sandbags.

About 1m3 boulders are extracted with the blasting. These are reduced to one cu.ft stones by Rock breaker. The stones are loaded into the dumper/tipper by a 0.9 m3 capacity bucket loaders. The stones so loaded into dumpers/tippers are moved to crusher to reduce it to the desired size. The crushed material is passed through a double/triple deck screens and the so separated sized stones are moved though the belt conveyors into stockpile.

Extent of Mechanization: A standard equipment selection has been made in respect of major earth moving machines consisting of 0.9m3 hydraulic excavators, 15t dumpers or Tippers.

Excavator of 0.9m3 capacity is utilized for excavation & loading of blasted rocks. Rock breaker is used for breaking of big boulders. Tipper/trucks/dumper of 15 MT capacity are used for transportation of rock from quarry site to stone crushing unit.

Transportation: Stone excavated from the quarry is transported to the crushing unit material through 15 MT capacity trucks/dumpers. During transportation overfilling of trucks and consequent spillage of materials on the roads will be avoided by covering tarpaulin in the loaded trucks.

List of Machinery/Equipment Proposed: The nature and quantity of machinery required for excavation and /or blasting of construction stone / rock depends on the production capacity of the quarry. However, the machines used are as follows:

LIST OF MACHINERY Name of the Purpose Capacity Nos. Machine Compressors For compressed air - 6

Rock Breakers Breaking the rock - 1

Jack Hammers Drilling into rock 25 12 dia. 04 Tippers/Dumpers Transporting 15T (ren ted) Excavator Excavation and loading 0.9m3 1

Blasting: Kondakavur area is enriched with Stone which is hard in nature. Since the hill track is boulder in nature, jointed & fractured, about 90% of the total excavation will be subjected to drilling & blasting for loosening fragmentation for ease in production and remaining is excavated directly by the machine and 100 kg of explosive will be consumed. Powder factor is found to be 6t/kg of explosive.

3.2 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

The project environmental quality in the vicinity of a quarry lease area identified for proposed mining serves as the baseline status and also for identification of environmental concerns/impacts corresponding to project area.

land use pattern

The present Quarry lease is falling under the cluster where there are nearly 27 Quarries are present. In the vicinity, agricultural practices are good 3.3 Water Regime:

No perennial streams are existing in and around the quarry lease area. Ground water in plenty is available

3.4 Flora and Fauna:

The subject area is devoid of trees and major vegetative cover., no major wild life exists in the area.

3.5 Quality of Air, Water and Ambient Noise Level:

The subject area is away from industries and Human settlements. The impact of quarrying is not likely to have any adverse impact on the existing environment. Quarrying even on a small scale causes some environmental impact. Therefore, efforts are necessary to mitigate the environmental impact created. The management is well aware of this aspect and will take all precautions to mitigate the impact.

3.6 Climatic Conditions:

The peak summer will be in the month of May. Highest temperatures of 47.2°C are recorded in the area during the month of May and the lowest temperature of 9.4°C is recorded in the month of January. The average rainfall in the district is 830 mm

3.7 Human settlements

Human settlements within 5 km of the quarry are given below:

Village Population Kattubadiwaripalem 1020 Pamidimarri 900 Kondakavuru 1000 (Source:www.censusindia.gov.in)

3.8 Public buildings

No public buildings, important places and monuments are seen in and around the quarry lease area; however, the lessee will adopt the safety measures while conducting the quarry operations as per the Regulations of Metalliferrous Mines Regulation 1961

Sanctuaries/ eco-sensitive areas

There are no Sanctuaries/ eco-sensitive areas existing within 5 km radius

4.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT

(a) Land Area.

The mining lease area is 2.994 Ha. In the next five years, excavation will progress in another 1.123 Ha. By the end of life of mine 2.409 Ha will be excavated. The excavated area will be reclaimed by afforestation/converting into water holding tank.

(b) Air Quality

The project includes various quarrying operations involving

 development of benches,  approach roads,  haul roads,  drilling,  blasting,  excavation and  transportation

These operations generally result in generation of dust and thereby pose health hazards. However, adequate control measures will be provided at every stage of operation such as water sprinkling at loading and unloading point and on haul roads before transportation to reduce the fugitive dust emissions.

Heavy Earth Moving Machinery like excavator, dumpers, dozer and other transport vehicles will emit gaseous pollutants mainly CO and NOx.

The generation of dust is anticipated from various quarry activities i.e. drilling, blasting, loading, haulage, unloading, and other activities related to quarry. The increment in the fugitive emissions will be due to material handling and transportation activity. These will be restricted to the lease area only by adopting water sprinkling, which will be practiced at the quarry site to control air pollution load. When the mines are under closure, the following is the ambient air quality. AAQ Monitoring Station VALUES (ug/M3)

No. Locations PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX 1. Mine Site 56.7 23.9 8.6 10.8 2. Inumella 45.9 17.5 7.6 10.1

Ambient air quality standards promulgated by National Ambient Air Quality applicable to the subject project are given below

NAAQ Standards Pollutant Time Concentration in Weighted Ambient Air Average Industrial, Residential, Rural and Other Area

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Annual* 50 µg/m3 24 hours** 80

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Annual* 40 µg/m3 24 hours** 80 Particulate Matter (size Annual* 60 less than 10 µm) or 24 hours** 100

PM10 µg/m3 Particulate Matter (size Annual* 40 less than 2.5 µm) or 24 hours** 60

PM2.5 µg/m3 Dust levels will be higher within the active operational areas (quarry area) due to blasting and transportation. However, in

the buffer zone it is not likely to be affected by dust problems, when proper dust suppression measures are taken.

Air Quality Management

The following measures will be adopted to mitigate air pollution generated due to the quarry activities:

 water sprinkling while drilling

 Rock breaker will be used for breaking over size boulders in order to reduce dust and noise generation.

 Water spray on haulage roads & proper maintenance of haul roads will be done.

 Development of green belt around lease boundary, roads and other places will be carried out to control the air pollution.

 Personal Protective Equipment like dust mask will be provided to all employees working in the dusty areas.

 Proper maintenance of vehicles will be done to limit gaseous emissions.

(c) Water Quality

Water consumption in the mine is estimated to be about 10 m3/day as detailed below in table. Source of water is from bore well/local purchase.

WATER BALANCE (m3/day) Requirement Loss Wastewater Dust suppression 4 4 - Greenbelt 4 4 - Drinking Water 2 0.4 1.6 Total 10 8.4 1.6

Surface Water

There is no perennial surface water source in the quarry lease area. Ground water is the source for the nearby habitation also.

Stone is non-toxic in nature. There will be no outside discharge of liquid effluent from the quarry site.

Ground Water

Ground water pollution can take place only if the quarry rejects contain toxic substances, which get leached by the precipitation water and percolate to the ground water table thus polluting it. Any nearby wells or other sources of water can be rendered unfit for drinking and even for industrial use.

This is not the case with this deposit as the stone or topsoil does not contain any harmful ingredients. Moreover, stone constitutes of fairly inert and chemically non- reactive ingredients.

The general ground level in the quarry area is 160mRL. The water table lies at 20 m from the general ground level. The quarry workings will not intersect ground water table.

Water Pollution Control Measures

The following measures will be implemented to prevent water pollution (if any) from the quarry:

 No wastewater will be generated during quarry operation  Garland drains all along the downstream boundary of the pit.  Rainwater falling in the quarry pit will flow based on the slope into the garland drain provided with sedimentation pits.

(d) Noise Levels

Noise generation is from operations at quarry development, excavation and transportation of stone.

High noise levels will be confined to work zone areas only. Noise levels get diffused rapidly with distance.

Noise impact is mainly restricted to the work zone areas. Hence, the noise levels impact due to the quarry operations on community is insignificant.

Noise Control Measures

The following control measures will be adopted to keep the ambient noise levels well below the limits:

• Controlled blasting with proper spacing, burden, stemming and optimum charge/delay will be maintained. • The blasting will be carried out during less human activity timings i.e. during lunch interval or during change of shifts. • Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals will be done. • Green Belt and Plantation will be developed wherever possible

(e) Vibration Levels ( due to blasting)

Ground vibration, fly rock, air blast, noise, dust and fumes are the effects of blasting on environment. The seismic wave due to explosive energy in the ground can cause significant damage to structures and disturbance to human occupants due to vibration.

The vibration/ Particle Velocity (Peak Particle Velocity) is measured in millimetre per second. The standards for safe limit of PPV are established by Director General of Quarrys Safety for safe level criteria through Circular No. 7 dated 29/8/1997. The safe level criteria PPV as mentioned in Circular No. 7 of DGMS is presented below: -

PERMISSIBLE PEAK PARTICLE VELOCITY (mm/s) Dominant S. Type of Structure Frequency No. < 8 8 - 25 > 25 Hz Hz Hz A) Buildings/structures not belonging to the owner Domestic houses/structures 1. (Kuchcha brick and cement) 5 10 15 Industrial Buildings 2. (RCC and framed structures) 10 20 25 Objects of historical 3. importance and sensitive 2 5 10 structure B) Buildings belonging to the owner with limited life span Domestic houses/structures 1. (Kuchcha brick and cement) 10 15 25 Industrial buildings 2. (RCC & framed structures) 15 25 50

Blasting damage has been classified into four categories; and no appreciable damage occur when PPV less than 17 mm/sec. So no effect is envisaged.

EFFECT OF GROUND VIBRATION ON STRUCTURES S. No. Category Description of Damage No No formation of noticeable cracks 1. Appreciable (PPV <17mm / sec.) Damage Formation of fine cracks, fall of plaster, opening & lengthening of old cracks, 2. Threshold loosening of joints, dislodging of loose objects, etc. PPV - 17.75mm / sec.) Superficial not affecting the strength of structures – broken windows. Hairline 3. Minor cracks in masonry around openings near partition, broken windows. Fall of loose mortar etc. (PPV – 30 mm / sec) Formation of several large cracks, serious

weakening of structures, shifting of 4. Major foundation, fall of masonry, ruptures of opening vaults, etc. (PPV– 40 – 60 mm / sec) As the distance increases the PPV value is likely to reduce. The ground vibrations generated by blasting during the quarry operations will be maintained well within standards prescribed by DGMS by controlled blasting and optimum charge. Ground vibrations are not likely to affect the structures in the vicinity of quarry lease area.

VIBRATIONS AND FLY ROCKS CONTROL MEASURES

The blasting operations will be carried out by drilling and blasting. The measures for abatement of ground vibration, air blast and fly rocks are detailed below:

 Blasting will be performed strictly as per the guidelines specified under MMR, 1961;

 Proper design of blast with correct spacing, burden & optimum charge/delay;

 Supervision of drilling and blasting operations to ensure blast design geometry as per planning;

 Sub-drilling will be kept adequate to eliminate toe formation;

 Supervision of drilling and blasting operations to ensure blast design geometry;

 Sub-drilling will be kept just adequate to tear-off the bench bottom;

 Blasting operations will be carried out only during day time as per DGMS guidelines;

 Proper warning signals will be used;

 Adequate safe distance from habitation as per standards from centre of blasting will be maintained;

 Drilling parameters like over burden, depth, diameter and spacing will be properly designed to ensure proper blast;

 Effective stemming of the explosives will be done in the drill holes;

f. Acid Mine drainage

There is no possibility of acid mine drainage

g. Surface Subsidence

The mining operations are by opencast method and no surface subsidence will be there

h. Socio economics

The main occupation of villagers is agriculture. The operations of mining activity in this area improved the socio-economic status of the local people by creation of employment

i. Historical Monuments

There are no Historical Monuments within 10 km radius of the quarry lease area

DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RISK ASSESSMENT

When the accident takes place while carrying out the mining activity, immediately, First Aid will be applied this is in the mine site itself. If it is a minor, the treatment will be done at Site. If, any major accident, the person will be shifted to Ipur (6.5 Km.) where all medical facilities are available. The site –in-charge will take care of all statutory requirements if any disaster occurs in the mine. The address and Mobile no. of the person who will attend during the disaster management is given below

Address: M/s Seetharaa Stone Crusher, Mg. P.: Sri N. Ramakrishna, Kondakavur village, Narasaraopet Mandal, Guntur District. Andhra Pradesh

4.1 Post Project Monitoring

Pollution monitoring program includes periodic analysis of air, ground water, soil and water samples. Ground water and soil samples at representative locations within and nearby the project site shall be periodically analyzed to detect contamination if any. In the event of any contamination, concerned authorities shall be notified immediately and appropriate corrective action in consultation with an approved consultant shall be initiated.

4.2 Monitoring Strategy

The monitoring of various environmental parameters is necessary and is a part and parcel of the environmental protection measures. Monitoring is as important as that of control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be determined by monitoring. A well-defined environmental monitoring program would be employed with trained and qualified staff to monitor the ambient air to check whether the quality of effluents is maintained within the permissible limits.

A comprehensive monitoring program is suggested underneath. Environmental attributes should be monitored as given below:

 Air pollution and meteorological aspects.  Water and waste water quality.  Noise levels.  Soil characteristics.  Ecological preservation and up-gradation. Locations and frequency of monitoring will be as per the guidelines of Andhra Pradesh pollution control board and MOEF/SEIAA.

4.3 Ambient Air Monitoring

As per MOEF& CC there is a need to identify 3 ambient air stations at 120° angle keeping the main source in the center. The ground level concentrations of suspended particulate, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the ambient air outside the project boundaries and in the

adjoining villages will be monitored at regular intervals. Any deviation from predicted/'expected values will be investigated and necessary action will be taken.

4.4 Noise Monitoring

Noise levels in the workspace environment will be monitored periodically. If any deviation is observed necessary corrective measures will be taken.

Monitoring noise levels is essential to assess the efficacy of maintenance of schedules undertaken to reduce noise levels and noise protection measures. A good quality sound pressure level meter is essential for this purpose. This work can be handled by plant authorities themselves or by hiring services. Noise surveillance is for the benefit of the workers well- being and to keep track of machine wear.

4.5 Monitoring of Water Quality

Ground water near the project site will be routinely tested for its quality. No contamination of ground water and surface water is expected. However these waters will be periodically tested for any change of water quality. The effluents coming out of the process should be monitored regularly. Ground water is recommended to be monitored in at least two villages in the direction of ground water flow to keep surveillance on the ground water quality.

4.6 Reclamation

Reclamation is in terms of vegetation after the rock is consumed and also as conversion into water reservoir, where possible.

4.7 Site Services

Following facilities will be provided for the smooth working of the quarries:-  Quarry office  First aid room  Store facility  Toilet facility  Drinking water facilities  Rest shelters

4.8 Budget for Environmental Protection Measures A budget of Rs 2.00 Lakhs/- is earmarked for Environmental Protection Measures Capital Recurring Cost Cost/annum 1 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Dust Masks & Cloth - 10,000 Air Pollution Monitoring - 40,000 Gunny bags for covering the surface of - 1000 jackhammer holes Water Tanker for dust suppression 45,000 90,000 Total (A) 45,000 1,51,000 2 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Ear Plug - 8000 Noise Pollution Monitoring - 2,500 Total (B) - 10,500 3 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Check dam 35,000 Garland drain 40,000 Monitoring of water samples along - 5,000 with ground water levels Total (C) 75,000 5,000 4 LAND MANAGEMENT MEASURES Greenbelt development 80,000 50,000 Total (D) 5 SOCIAL WELFARE MEASURES - 50,000 6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES Personnel protection - 10,000 Medical Checkup - 75,000 Total (E) - 85,000 Grand Total (A+B+C+D+E) 2,00,000 3,01,500

TABLE-1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE QUARRY LEASE AREA

Feature Details Altitude 102 m above MSL 1) 16° 8'12.82"N - 80° 2'15.88"E 2) 16°8'9.72"N - 80°2'18.84"E 3) 16°8'7.84"N - 80°2'16.81"E Latitude & Longitude 4) 16°8'10.51"N - 80°2'14.21"E 5) 16° 8'11.80"N - 80° 2'15.69"E 6) 16°8'12.25"N - 80°2'15.26"E Village, Tehsil, District, Sy. No. 401/B, Kondakavur Village, State Narasaraopet Mandal, Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh. Area 1.097 Ha District Head Quarters Guntur – 46.3 km - ENE IMD Station Khammam - 124.0 km - N Max. Temp., oC 47.2 Min. Temp., oC 9.4 Relative Humidity,% 35-83 Annual rainfall, 1031.6 mm Topography Plain Soil Type Hilly Terrain Vogaru Vagu – 2.2 km – W Nearest Water Bodies

Nearest Highway (NH-5) connecting - 14.4 km in SE direction

Nearest Railway Station Munumaka RS at 8.5 km in NW Nearest Industries None within 10 km radius Nearest Village Kattubadiwaripalem – 2.5 – E Pamidimarri – 2.1 km – WSW Kondakavuru – 1.3 km - W Nearest Town Guntur – 46.3 km – ENE Inter State Boundary Andhra Pradesh – Telangana – 56.0 km – N Nearest Air port Gannavaram ( Vijayawada ) – 91.6 km - ENE

Bird Sanctuary/National Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary – 54.0 km – ENE Parks

Ellamanda RF – 0.7 km – N Nearest Forest

Historical places None within 10 km radius *all distances mentioned in the above table are aerial distanc