EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRAFT ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY For 7.316 ha of Piprahat Limestone Mine at Piprahat Village, Maihar Tehsil, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh EESS
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INTRODUCTION
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process, used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making. It is a decision making tool, which guides the decision makers in taking appropriate decisions for proposed projects. EIA systematically examines both beneficial and adverse consequences of the proposed project and ensure that these impacts are taken into account during the project designing.
IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT
M/s KJS Cement Ltd. is operating a Cement Plant near Amilia village in Maihar Taluka of Satna District in Madhya Pradesh. The plant has a production capacity of 1.5MTPA of Clinker and 2.25MTPA of Ordinary Portland Cement and blended cement. Part requirement of the plant will be met from this mine. The Mine is located near village Piprahat, Tehsil Maihar, District Satna, Madhya Pradesh over an area of 7.316 Ha. The lease area is mostly waste land and no forest land is involved in the mine lease area. The proposed capacity of the project is 5,00,000 TPA. Opencast Other Than Fully Mechanized (OTFM) mining method will be adopted.
LOCATION The salient feature of the project is described in table below. Table E.1: Salient Feature of the Project
Village Piprahat, Tehsil Maihar, Project Site District Satna, State: Madhya Pradesh Latitude: 24°07’0.50.4” to 24°08’06.2” Site Coordinate Longitude: 80°46’21.7” to 80°46’34.4” ML Area & Type of land 7.316 Ha of own, private and government land. Name of Important Rivers/ Nallahs/ Chakdahi Nala 0.5km South Tanks/ Spring/ Lakes etc within Tamas River 5.0km North-west 15km Water body 7.6km SE Mahanadi River 14.5 km SE Kalindi Nadi 3 km SE Dhumma Nala 6.2 km E Jarjarar Nala 6.5 km S Ghusru Nala 6.5 km NNW Name of Reserve Forest(s), Wild life Revere Forest : 9.7km North-West Sanctuary/ National parks etc. within Gorariya RF : 12.4 km East 15km Hardua RF: 6.0 km South Open Mixed Jungle 0.30 km Topography of ML area Highest Elevation - 366 AMSL towards west Lowest Elevation 362 m A.M.S.L. in south-east Name of mineral mined Limestone Rate of Production (TPA) 5,00,000 TPA Stripping Ratio 1:0.16
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DRAFT ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY For 7.316 ha of Piprahat Limestone Mine at Piprahat Village, Maihar Tehsil, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh EESS
Life of mine 6 Years Method of Mining Opencast Other than Fully Mechanized Mining Ground water level 35 - 40 m bgl (322 to 327 m AMSL) Ultimate depth of mine 30 m Water Requirement & Source Total water requirement for dust suppression, plantation and drinking is 45.0KLD. Water will be sourced from bore wells (nearby villages) for drinking and domestic purpose, while dust suppression water used from mine pit Manpower Requirement 85 Total Working Days annually 275 Cost of project Rs.1.31 Crores
RESERVES
The limestone of the lease area is suitable for cement plant. The limestone will be supplied to captive cement plant. Mineral reserve as per UNFC classification is presented in Table E- 2. Table E-2: Mineral Reserves as per UNFC Classification United Nations Frame-work UNFC Limestone Grade Classification (UNFC) code (T) Proved Mineral Reserve 111 488880 The limestone of the lease area Probable Mineral Reserve 122 1769940 is of cement grade. Feasibility mineral Resource 211 321120 The Ore body of the lease area has following chemical Pre-Feasibility Mineral Resource 222 1224050 constituents. Measured Mineral Resource 331 - Silica : 3 - 10 % Indicated Mineral Resource 332 - CaO : 34 to 44 % Inferred Mineral Resource 333 - MgO : 2 - 6 % Reconnaissance Mineral Resource 334 - Source:- Scheme of Mining for Piprahat Limestone Mine (Area7.316 ha) prepared by Balram Singh Associates Pvt. Ltd.
MINING METHOD
Opencast Other than fully mechanized method of mining will be adopted. All operation of mining such as development, winning of ore, loading and transport will be carried out by utilizing HEMM. No deep hole drilling and blasting of large diameter is proposed. While planning the proposal, economic depth of the pit for minimum degradation of land has been considered. In order to prevent haphazard excavation of pits, the development has been proposed at one place in quarry towards south. Working has been proposed in Quarry 1 of the ML area towards south. The working faces have been proposed to advance towards south. The OB removal has been proposed in 1 bench. The bench will be in OB soil. The height of the bench will be upto 3.0m and width of the bench will be 10m to 20m. Production will be carried out from benches in limestone. The height of bench will be 7 to 7.5 m and the width will be 15m. The haul road has been proposed at a gradient of minimum 1 in 16 and ramp 1 in 10. The OB soil and OB/waste generated will be simultaneously backfilled till end of mine. utilized as per proposal in Chapter 6. No labour camp is proposed within the applied area as mechanized mining has been proposed and all labours will be locally sourced. The transport of men is also not applicable and they will come from nearby villages. No tubs, haulage rope, conveyor or
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DRAFT ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY For 7.316 ha of Piprahat Limestone Mine at Piprahat Village, Maihar Tehsil, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh EESS locomotive will be used. The OB and ore will be excavated and loaded mechanically on dumpers to the dumping site. The year wise production plan is given in Table E-3. Table E.3: Size and Production Per Annum Year Soil in cum OB/Waste in cum Saleable Ore Limestone (Tons) 1st year 23040 1319 62676 2nd year 23250 6293 298917 3rd year 31500 9786 464847 4th year onwards 25000 11000 500000 Source:- Scheme of Mining for Piprahat Limestone Mine (Area7.316 ha) prepared by Balram Singh Associates Pvt. Ltd.
CONCEPTUAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Built up of dump during 1st to 3rd years - Dumping has been proposed towards south. During the proposal period two dumps will be created. The size of the dumps is as under - Soil Dump - 8,000 sqm x 10.0m OB/Waste Dump - 2,000 sqm x 6.0m The dumping will be done in one terrace. The sides will be sloped at angle of 28° for soil dump while 36° for waste dump. Quantum of waste dumping during 1st to 3rd years - During the ensuing SOM period 77,790 cum of soil and 17,398 cum of OB/waste will be generated which after swelling and compaction will correspond to 87,125 cum of soil and 19,485 cum of OB/waste. Out of this, 74,125 cum of soil and 7,960 cum of OB/waste will be stacked in the southern portion of ML area. The backfilling will commence the mined out area in northern side of the boundary. During the proposal period about 0.12 Ha of mined out area in north will be backfilled by 11,525 cum of OB/waste upto 10.0m height. Built up of dump at the conceptual stage - No dumping will be carried out during the plan period. Simultaneous backfilling will be carried during conceptual period. The old dumps will also be re-handled from 4th year onwards. The backfilling will be carried by putting coarser material first and then finer above it. Top soil to the thickness of 0.25m will be then spread and levelled. No dump will remain at end of mines. Quantum of waste dumping at the conceptual stage – 75,000cum of OB soil and 50,000cum of OB shale/ mine waste will be produced beyond the first 3 years period till the conceptual period. The total OB/waste generated will be simultaneously backfilled in excavated area during conceptual period. Protective measures proposed - Garland bund will be prepared all around the proposed water reservoir. Protective drain and bund will also be provided in the barrier zone. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
In the proposed project, opencast other than fully mechanized mining will be carried out. For that, no other methodology is going to be changed, depending upon the geological set up, strata of the rock, boulders and its structural behaviour. So, all the parameters of REIA/ EMP will be implemented as per the open cast other than fully mechanized mining.
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DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
The baseline study was conducted during the summer season (March – May 2015). An area of 10 km radius (aerial distance) from the boundary of the mine lease area is the study area for the EIA study. The study area has been divided into two zones viz core zone and buffer zone where core zone is the plant area and buffer zone is for study area excluding ML area. A detailed field monitoring study of the study area was carried out in Piprahat village for baseline environment assessment of the proposed mining area. ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY
There are no Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and archaeological monuments within 15- km radius of the project site. There are some Reserved and Protected Forests within the study area. Tamas River is located 6.0 km north of the project site while the Chakdahi Nala is about 0.5 km south. LAND USE
The majority of the land in the study area (10 km radius) is occupied by agricultural land (forest land (29.6%), followed by mixed plantation areas (24.2%) and open mixed crop land (19.9%). The built-up areas include urban and rural residential areas and office complexes. Industries occupy 2.8%, while open-scrub land is in 12.6% of the total study area. The industries found in the area are marginal. Water-bodies, which comprise 1.3% in the study area, include Tons River. METEOROLOGICAL DATA (ON-SITE)
The on-site data recorded during the period summer Season March – May 2015. The average maximum temperature recorded during the study period was 42.5°C in the month of May and the minimum average temperature was 15.4°C in the month of march. The maximum RH for the study area was 48% in the month of March while the minimum was 4% in the month of May. The average wind speed recorded was 5.6 kmph .
AIR ENVIRONMENT
Seven Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) Stations were selected. Criteria used for designing the network were principally governed by the wind rose pattern for summer seasons and the accessibility of the selected sites. Attempts were made to locate most of the AAQ stations in predominant downwind direction with respect to the project site.
The Table E-4 shows the highest P95 values of SPM, PM10, SO2 and NOx and CO during the study periods. Table E-4:- Consolidated Values of AAQ (98th Percentile Values in µg/m3 except CO) Distance CO mg/ Village Name Station Direction PM PM SOX NOX 3 in km 10 2.5 m Project Site AQ1 0 - 68.3 21.9 10.9 17.6 0.74 Kakara AQ2 3.5 SE 69.8 29.4 16.9 21.8 0.92 Amgar AQ3 2.2 ENE 49.7 19.3 11.8 15.3 0.94 Dhabrakaraundi AQ4 1.0 WNW 49.6 21.6 9.8 15.4 1.00 Sagwanian AQ5 6.0 N 49.5 22.3 11.9 17.4 1.19 Salaiya AQ6 3.0 SW 51.8 19.7 10.9 15.1 0.99
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Distance CO mg/ Village Name Station Direction PM PM SOX NOX 3 in km 10 2.5 m Deori AQ7 2.2 SSE 50.6 19.4 10.3 14.1 0.90 3 Standards (Concentration in µg/mg ) 24 hours** PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx CO Residential, Rural & Other Areas 100 60 80 80 4 Source: On-site monitoring/sampling by GREENC Labourtory Services in association with EEPL The value of parameters at all the location is found within the limits prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
NOISE ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the monitored locations varies from 56.9 dB (A) to 61.0 dB (A) during day time and 35.2 dB (A) to 43.3 dB (A) during night time. The noise level is a little higher at Amgar side due to nearest state highway (0.3 km in East direction) constant traffic movement in the area. The project site noise level is normal. WATER ENVIRONMENT Physico-Chemical Quality The analysis result of surface water samples shows the pH in range of 7.1 to 7.5, which is slightly alkaline in nature. Colour range varied from 10 to 15 hazens and Turbidity of the samples ranges from 8.4 to 22.2 NTU. High turbidity levels can cause a decline in the inter gravel concentration of dissolved oxygen. However the dissolve oxygen is in the range of 4.6 to 7.8 mg/l. Electrical conductance of the samples ranged from 302.5 to 327.7 µS/cm while the Total Dissolved Solids varied from 169 mg/l to 195 mg/l within the maximum permissible limit of 1500 mg/l. Total hardness was observed in range from 58.6-81.2 mg/l. Alkalinity was found in the range of 72.4 to 88.6 mg/l. The Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) was observed in the range of 10.5 to 22.6 mg/l which indicate as good quality of surface water. Chlorides and Sulphates at all the locations were well below the permissible limits (12.4 to 20.4 and 8.4 to 22.8 mg/l respectively). Fluoride concentrations are observed in between 0.19 and 0.6 mg/l and are found to be within the permissible limits. The alkaline earth metal like calcium and magnesium concentrations ranged from 16.9 to 23.4 mg/l and 4.1 to 5.7 mg/l respectively. The alkali earth metal like sodium and potassium concentration range is observed in between 10 to 16 mg/l and 2 to 6 mg/l respectively. Heavy Metals The Heavy metals are found to be below detectable limits, except iron and zinc. However, these raged are much below the prescribed permissible limit. In general, the water quality of all the sampling locations was found complying acceptable Tolerance limits as per IS: 2296 Class C considering the concentrations of relevant parameters & can be used for drinking purpose after conventional treatment. GROUND WATER
The five ground water samples collected during the study period were found well within the desirable limit of drinking water standard IS 10500:2012. A brief interpretation was described below.
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DRAFT ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY For 7.316 ha of Piprahat Limestone Mine at Piprahat Village, Maihar Tehsil, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh EESS
Physico-Chemical Quality The pH of the ground water samples was range of 7.2 to 7.5, which were slightly alkaline in nature but well within the specified standard of 6.5 to 8.5. Colour and Turbidity of the samples were below 5 Hazens and 1 NTU. Electrical conductivity of the samples ranged from 542 to 822µS/cm while the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) varies from 352 to 534 mg/l within the maximum permissible limit of 2000 mg/l. The maximum hardness was found 306 mg/l recorded at Ajwan Village (GW5) and the minimum was found 162 mg/l recorded at Piprahat Village (GW1). Chlorides and Sulphates at all the locations were within the permissible limits (36.8 to 61.6 mg/l and 41.8 to 98.4 mg/l respectively). Fluoride concentrations were observed in between 0.15 and 0.42 mg/l and were within the permissible limits. The alkaline earth metal like Calcium and Magnesium concentrations ranged from 35.7 to 88.1 mg/l and 8.7 to 21.4 mg/l respectively. The alkali earth metal like sodium and potassium concentration range was observed in between 28 to 48 mg/l and 4 to 8 mg/l respectively. Heavy Metals The Heavy metals were found to be below detectable limits, except iron and zinc. However both were found below the prescribed permissible limit. Based on the above results it is evident that most of the parameters in ground water samples comparatively meet the desirable standard limits of IS: 10500 SOIL QUALITY
Physical Characteristics Soil quality of the study area is one of the important components of the environment. The composite soil samples were collected from 6 locations within the study area and analyzed for different parameters. These samples were taken as grab samples. The analysis result are summarized in given below. The physical properties of the soil samples were examined for colour, texture, bulk density, porosity and Infiltration rate etc. The soil is predominately clay-loam in nature. The soil was predominantly brownish to reddish in colour. Bulk density is another important property for gaseous exchange, such as high bulk density would pose restriction to the growth of deeper rooted plants and may be one of the reasons of cessation of plant growth. Bulk density in the study area varied between 1.23 and 1.36 gm / cm3. Soil moisture is an important parameter for hydrological, biological and biogeochemical processes. Soil moisture is a key variable in controlling the exchange of water and heat energy between the land surface and the atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration. The soil moisture was found in the range of 2.1 to 4.6%. Minimum average field moisture requirement is 5 percent for sufficient growth of plants. Due to summer season the soil moisture were found less in the study area. Chemical Characteristics The soil is alkaline in nature with pH range 7.2 to 7.6. The highest pH of the soil found in mine activity land probably due to excess of oxides and hydroxides of calcium and magnesium.
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The soil organic carbon plays a major role in biological activity and fertility of the soil. Organic matter content of the soil samples varies between 0.98 to 1.85 % and therefore the fertility of the soil for crops is found to be average with respect to organic matter content of the soil. Overall electrical conductivity of the samples of the study area is low (184 to 228µs/cm). Conductivity of 200 and 800 µs/cm in natural soils is required for optimum plant growth. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
Flora recorded from the study sites during the survey when compared with the available literature revealed that none of the species recorded from the region fall under any category of threat status. Given in below is the list of Flora and Fauna recorded in core & buffer zone of the study area. Table E-5: List of Flora and Fauna Recorded in the Study Area Common Name Core Area Buffer area Common Name Core Area Buffer area Sirish - + Jackal + + Mahua + + Common Langur - + Neem - + House Rat - + Imli - + Asian house shrew Mammals + + Common Bel - + Mongoose - + Mango + + Indian hare + + Haldu - + Indian Pond Frog + + Pivla dhotra - + Indian Bull Frog - + House Adusa - + Gecko/Chhipkali Reptiles - + Common Garden & Khair - + lizard Amphibi + + ans Babul + + Indian Rat Snake - + Palas + + Cobra - + Sand Boa Palas vel - + snake/Chitti - + Rose-ringed Apta + + parakeet - + Samal - + Intermediate Egret - + Red-wattled Salai - + lapwing - + Bahawa - + Painted Stork - + Kashid - + Black Ibis - + Tarota - + Brown Rock Chat Birds - + Aak + + Rock pigeon + + Pivili tilwan + + Lesser coucal - + Sisam - + House Sparrow + + Datura - + Purple Sunbird + + Datura + + Jungle Babbler + + Tendu - + House crow - + Khajoor - + Little egret - +
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Common Name Core Area Buffer area Common Name Core Area Buffer area Champa - + Pied Bush chat + + Karanj + + Black drongo - + Bilayati Babool + + Little cormorant - + Anar - + Red-vented bulbul + + Arandi - + Brahminy starling - + Jamun - + Mosquito fish - + Kulu + + Mahseer - + Kadam - + Katla - + Fishes Nilgiri - + Rohu - + Calbasu - + Naren - + Cat fish - + Source: Field Survey by Greencindia Team (-) = absent, (+) = Present
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
IMPACT ON AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
The mining is proposed to be carried out by opencast other than fully mechanized method. The air borne particulate matter generated by ore and handling operations, transportation
and screening of ore is the main air pollutant. The emissions of Sulphur dioxide (SO2),
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) contributed by vehicles plying on haul roads are marginal. Prediction of impacts on air environment has been carried out taking into consideration proposed production and net increase in emissions. The maximum incremental GLC of SPM outside the mine area will be 2.76 µg/m3 in Kakara village. The highest concentration of SPM within the study area was found 4.4 µg/m3 within the mine lease area.
MITIGATION MEASURES FOR AIR POLLUTION
The air pollution expected impact, impact zone and mitigation measure are given below. Table E.6:- Impact of Air Pollution and its Mitigation Management Plan Sl. Expected Impact Impact zones Management Plan No. Drilling and blasting activities Mining area Water sprayer or sprinkler generate fugitive dust of the Transportation area should be used before surrounding miners. Drilling and blasting blasting. Loose material (silt and clay site A road roller shall be particle) more chance to deployed to compact the deteriorate air quality by loose surface of the moving heavy earth moving internal haul road. vehicle. During transportation Transportation of Mineral by covered the dumpers to trucks from the mine site to avoid spillage. the storage area increase air Drilling will be done by
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Sl. Expected Impact Impact zones Management Plan No. pollution along road. deploying drill equipped High levels of suspended with in-built arrangement particulate matter increase of water sprinkling for respiratory diseases such as dust suppression (wet chronic bronchitis and drilling) and separate dust asthma, while gaseous extraction system. emissions contribute to Water spraying on mine respiratory, cardiovascular, faces to control dust and cerebral problems. emanating from loading and handling operations; Ambient Air Quality Monitoring will be conducted on regular basis to assess the quality of ambient air. Periodical monitoring of air samples at various locations. A good housekeeping and proper maintenance which will help in controlling pollution; The systematic and planned greenbelt development reduces the fugitive dust Green belt of adequate width should be raised by planting native species around the mine lease area on both sides of haul road, near material handling plant, on external overburden dumps and backfilled quarry along undisturbed area.
IMPACT ON NOISE LEVEL
Noise generated at the mine is due to truck transportation activities. The noises generated by the mining activity will dissipate within the mine. There may be noise pollution due to movement of trucks. This may go beyond the threshold value i.e. 90dB (A), but will be momentary. No major impact of the mining activity on the nearby villages is envisaged. The pronounced effect of noise will be felt only near the active working area.
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The impact of noise on the villages is negligible as the villages are located far from the proposed mine lease area or mine workings. Since there in no involvement of major machinery, the impact of noise levels will be minimal.
MITIGATION MEASURES FOR NOISE LEVEL
The noise pollution expected impact, impact zone and mitigation measure are given below. Table E.7:- Impact of Noise Pollution and its Mitigation Management Plan
Sl. Expected Impact Impact zones Management Plan No.
Noise generated at the mine Mining area Wherever the noise is due to truck transportation Transpiration area levels exceed 85 dBA, activities. Drilling and blasting workers should be Drilling and blasting activities site provided with earmuffs, generate noise of the ear plugs etc; surrounding miners. This may All moving parts of go beyond the threshold machine will be properly value i.e. 90dB (A). lubricated; A thick tree belt will be provided in phased manner around the periphery of the mine and along haul roads to attenuate noise; and A barrier of overburden
at mine boundaries will be made and three rows of trees are proposed to be planted to reduce propagation of noise; All the basic equipments and various machineries will be kept well maintained; Heavy and noisy activities will be avoided during nighttime; Periodical monitoring of Noise samples at various locations.
MITIGATION MEASURES FOR WATER POLLUTION
The total requirement for the project is estimated to be about 45.0 KLD. Water for mining operation (dust suppression) and for domestic and drinking purpose will be supplied with the help of water tankers from nearby villages. No waste water will be generated from mining activity. Domestic waste generated from the site office will be discharged to septic tank / soak pit.
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The water pollution expected impact, impact zone and mitigation measure are given below. Table E.8:- Impact of Water Pollution and its Mitigation Management Plan Sl. Expected Impact Impact zones Management Plan No.
There is no perennial source Surface Water Stone barriers across the of surface water supply in the Ground Water drain should be mine lease area. There is only Mine Water constructed to check the seasonal water courses/nalla current and arrest the in the buffer zone. However, solids. loose soil material in form of Mine water shall be siltation will have impact on reused for dust surrounding surface water. suppression purpose Mine pit will have impact on inside the mine premises. local society. The rehabilitation of The Mining ultimate depth will water reservoir will be be not touch the groundwater manage by way of table by the proposed mining. utilising it for. (a) Mine water may change Pisciculture purpose, (b) physico-chemical Source of irrigation in characteristic of water by nearby agriculture field. interaction of weathering (c)Source of artificial parent material. ground water impoundment. The ground water table in the lease area varies from 35-40 m BGL. Mining will be done up to 30 m BGL. Hence the ground water table will not be intersected.
MITIGATION MEASURES FOR SOIL POLLUTION & SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid waste mainly generated due to mining operation is soil/ interbedded shale. This solid waste will be used in formation of protective bund and backfilled. Mining affect environment in various ways including depletion of land cover, vegetation, removal of soil, change of landscape & deposition of the solid waste product thus causing imbalance in the landscape and increasing air, water and soil pollution. 10 years one dumps in 0.30 ha area upto 1.5m height will be created after that it will be reclaimed by back filling. The dump will managed by garland drain and siltation tank. Table E.9:- Impact of Soil Pollution and its Mitigation Management Plan
Sl. Expected Impact Impact zones Management Plan No.
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Soil Erosion from OB Dumps Land-use Waste material comprises of soil as result increase in silt, clay pattern weathered rock, shale, rejects of particle of streams and water raw material etc. During the initial OB Dump turbidity may increase period of five years the waste Top Soil would be about 77790 M3 of soil Destruction of soil and and 17398 M3 of OB/waste will be vegetation due to mining generated. At conceptual stage no activity dump will be remain. The The fresh top soil from ML backfilling will commence from area having good nutrition northern side mined out area in and other components for boundary. The temporary OB better vegetation grow. The dump and top soil will be mining activities will loss the managed by following ways: quality of top soil. OB dumps shall be stabilized After extract of mineral a with legumes and grass to mine voids will be create prevent the erosion of soil.
The top soil will be scrap before drilling and blasting from ML area and it will be immediately use for plantation. Stone barriers, check dams / check filters etc. shall be provided at suitable locations to control surface soil erosion. Garland drain (1.0m x 0.50m) along with settling tank of 3.0m x 3.0m x 2.0m and protective bund will be prepared around the periphery of the ML area.
WATER CONSERVATION MEASURE The rain collected in the pits after spell of rain will be used for plantation and dust suppression. At the end of life of mine, excavated area will be used as a rain water pit.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
The mine area does not cover any habitation. Hence the mining activity does not involve any displacement of human settlement. No public buildings, places, monuments etc exist within the lease area or in the vicinity. The mining operation will not disturb/ relocate any village or need resettlement. Thus no adverse impact is anticipated. The impact of mining activity in the area is positive on the socio-economic environment of the region. The negative impact will be limited to some sporadic health problems, which may occur due to increase in fugitive emission in the vicinity of the mines. The proposed mine project is providing employment to local population and it will be give
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ANTICIPATED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) of the proposed project has been carried out with reference to air, soil, water, noise, flora, fauna and socio economic.
CONCLUSION
As discussed, it is safe to say that the proposed facilities are not likely to cause any significant impact of the ecology of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted to keep the various pollutants within the permissible limits. Green belt development around the area will also be taken up as an effective pollution mitigate technique, as well as to serve as biological indicators for the pollutants released.
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