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INDEX
Item. No. PARTICULARS PAGE NO.
1.0 Introduction 37 1.1 Location of the Project 37 1.2 Project proponent information 40 1.3 Need of the project and its importance to the country or region 40 1.4 End use (Domestic / Export Market) 41 2.0 Project Description 41 2.1 Salient features and environmental settings of the project 41 2.2 Physiography / Topography / Drainage Pattern 43 2.3 Leasehold area 43 2.4 Geology 43 2.4.1 Regional Geology 43 2.4.2 Local Geology 44 2.5 Mineable Reserves 44 2.6 Details of Mining 46 2.6.1 Year wise production details 46 2.6.2 Proposed method of mining 47 2.6.2.1 Open cast mining 47 2.6.2.2 Salient features of mining method 47 2.6.3 Extent of mechanization 48 2.6.4 Conceptual Mining Plan 48 2.6.4.1 Land use pattern 48 2.6.5 Drilling 49 2.6.5.1 Salient features of drilling and blasting 49 2.6.6 Blasting 50 2.6.6.1 Blasting safeguard 50 2.6.6.2 Type of explosives 50 2.7 Mineral Transportation 51 2.8 Employment Potential 51 2.9 Water requirement & source 51 2.9.1 Water conservation measures 52 2.10 Power 53 3.0 Baseline Environment 53 3.1 Meteorological Parameters 53 3.2 Air Environment 55 3.3 Water Environment 56 3.3.1 Hydro-geology 57 3.4 Noise Environment 58 3.5 Biological Environment 58 3.5.1 Flora 60 3.5.2 Fauna 62 3.6 Socio-economic Environment 65 4.0 Environment Management plan (EMP) 65 4.1 Land Environment 65 4.2 Water Environment 66 4.2.1 Storm Water Management 67 4.3 Air Environment 67 4.3.1 Impacts 67 4.3.2 Management 68 4.4 Noise Environment 68 4.4.1 Impacts 69 4.4.2 Management 70 4.5 Ground Vibrations 70 4.5.1 Blasting hazards 70 4.5.1.1 Blast vibrations & control measures 71 4.5.2 Fly rock control measures 71 4.5.3 Air blast control measures 72
4.6 Solid Waste Management / Land Reclamation 72
4.7 Socio-economic Environment 75
4.8 Biological Environment 75
4.8.1 Greenbelt Development / Eco-restoration 76
4.9 Mine Closure Plan 77
4.10 Risk Analysis & Disaster Management Plan 77
4.10.1 Fall of sides 78
4.10.2 Storage and use of explosives 78
4.10.3 Storage of oil & fuel 78
4.10.4 Water 79
4.11 Disaster Management Plan (DMP) 79
4.11.1 Infrastructure 79
4.11.1.1 Emergency control room 80
4.11.1.2 Assembly points 80
4.11.1.3 Communication system 80
4.11.1.4 Warning system and control 80
4.11.1.5 Emergency services 81
4.11.1.6 Fire protection system 81
4.12 Occupational Health & Safety 82
4.12.1 Occupational health 83
4.12.2 Safety Plan 84
4.12.3 Safety Organization 84 4.12.4 Safety Circle 84
4.12.5 Safety Training 85
4.12.6 Health & Safety Monitoring Plan 85
4.13 Environment Management Plan (EMP) 85
4.14 Costs towards implementation of environmental protection measures 88
5.0 Conclusion 88
LIST OF FIGURES 89
1.1.1 Site Photographs (recent) 90
2.2.1 Plan showing the contour levels of the lease area 91
2.3.1 Surface Plan Layout showing all features 92
2.4.1 Surface Geological Plan of the lease area 93
2.6.1 Plan Showing 1st to 5th years of working 94
2.6.2 Conceptual Plan of the lease area showing cross-sections 95
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The proposed Stone Quarry (Minor Mineral) site of Mr. J. Binumon is situated at Survey No. 351/1, 351/2, 351/3-1, 351/4 Village - Koodal, Taluk - Konni, District - Pathanamthitta, State- Kerala for an area of 3.32 hectares.
Mining projects of minor minerals with area less than 50 hectares of mining lease are categorized as category 'B' as per Notification S.O.2731(E) dated 9th September, 2013. According to Office Memorandum no. J-13012/12/2013-IA-II (I) dated 24.12.2013 category B has been further subdivided into category – B1 and B2.
In further continuation B2 category will include brick earth/ Ordinary Earth Mining project with mining lease area > 5.0 ha but < 25.0 ha and all other minor minerals mining projects with mining lease area < 25 ha except for river sand mining project will be appraised as category B2 projects.
The Eco-friendly Mining Plan has been approved by District Geologist, Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of Kerala. This Mining plan is based on the requirements under the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015.
The land for the proposed quarry is private owned land and the land is possessed in the name of Mr. J. Binumon. The targeted production of mine will be 88,000 MTA. The estimated project cost will be Rs. 2 Crores. The expected life of mine will be about 12 years. The working will be carried out by opencast semi-mechanized method as per the approved Mining Plan.
1.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT
The proposed Stone Quarry (Minor Mineral) site of Mr. J. Binumon is situated at Survey No. 351/1, 351/2, 351/3-1, 351/4 Village- Koodal, Taluk - Konni, Dist - Pathanamthitta, State- Kerala for an area 3.32 hectares. The site photographs taken from different locations and directions are given in fig.1.1.1.
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The geographical location with respect to boundary pillars of the proposed mine lease are:- Pillar Latitude(N) Longitude (E) No.
A 09°09'7.30" 76°52'28.76"
B 09°09'7.49" 76°52'30.48"
C 09°09'6.06" 76°52'31.22"
D 09°09'5.20" 76°52'28.46"
The google map showing location of the lease area is given below:-
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The google map showing location of the lease area is given below:-
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1.2 PROJECT PROPONENT INFORMATION Mr. J.Binumon is into stone metal crushing. The main market for our metal is in Pathnamthitta which is utilized in construction works of buildings and roads. Along with the quarry activity we also pay attention to maintain and promote the vegetation and the greenery of our land. Name and address : Mr.J. Binumon of the Applicant Udaya Bhavan, Sooranadu P.O., Kottarakara, Kollam-690522 Mobile: 9846273637 [email protected]
1.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY OR REGION Granite Building Stone (karinkallu) is one of the common minor minerals mined from the State of Kerala. The different varieties of granite and other crystalline rocks are classified as (i) Dimension stones which included all types of granites, dolerite, charnockite, leptynite and other crystalline rocks of Acid, Intermediate, basic and ultra-basic groups of igneous and metamorphic origin which are suitable for cutting to pre-determined sizes, polishing, carving and amenable for making value added products in decorative monumental and ornamental fields of industry as a high-value it emend (ii) all those group of rocks specified above in sub item (i) which are not suitable for using as dimension stones as specified therein, but can be used as ordinary building stones, road metal rubble and ballasts after breaking into irregular pieces by blasting or otherwise as low value item. The category (ii) is referred to as Granite Building Stone which is converted to aggregates to use in the construction/infrastructure industry. Construction aggregates are basic materials for the construction industry.
The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in gross domestic product, i.e. there is though a minor contribution by the proposed project but will add to the gains in G.D.P. (Gross Domestic Product). A total of 14 people will be employed in this mine. It will create employment (though marginally) for local population. Applicant will pay royalty for the mineral produced from the mine, direct and indirect taxes will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The public revenue will
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further be put for infrastructural development and other sectors like health, education and social welfare.
1.4 END USE (DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKET) The rock produced from the quarry will be sent to the Crusher unit proposed within the complex. The aggregate produced is sold to the contractors and to the consumers which is finally consumed for road (State Highway & National Highway) & building construction works. Fine Material is also sold to the hollow block/ solid block manufactures. 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 SALIENT FEATURES & ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROJECT Particulars Details Total Mine Lease area 3.32 ha. Total area owned by the proponent 6.4777 ha Current status of the quarry Existing quarry with an area of 0.5518 ha Local name of the project area Karikkakuzhi Production 88,000 MTA Life of Mine 12 years Estimated project cost Rs. 2 Crore Details of insurance & source of Insurance = Insurance to the quarry workers would be funding provided through Insurance Company Source of fund = Own source & Bank Loan Man Power 14 Persons Highest and lowest elevation 188 m to 128 m MSL Land use Private own land with rubber Nearest house 206 m., SE Nearest town Pathanapuram, 12 km., S Stone Crusher Proposed within the complex Width of access road to the quarry 8 m. tarred road, SE site Nearest Airport Trivandrum International Airport – 70 km, S Nearest Highway Adoor-Anandapally Thumpaman Rd(NH-183A) at 14 km,W Nearest Railway Station Punalur - 16 km, S
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Details of nearby quarry / crusher Palakattu Quarry – 0.8 km, NW Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine. Water and its Source The total water requirement is about 15 KLD in which 1 KLD is for domestic which would be sourced from open well, 12 KLD for dust suppression system in mine as well as ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced from storm water pond. Nearest Govt. Hospital / Koodal, 3 km, SW dispensary Education facility Kalanjoor Govt. School, 5 km., SW Fire Station Pathanapuram, 10 km, S Ambulance Pathanapuram, 10 km, S Police Station Pathanapuram, 10 km, S Church / temple / mosque Church – St.Mary’s Orthdox Church Chappel, 2 km, W Temple – Achan Kovil Temple, 2.5 km., W Mosque - Juma Masjid, Koodal at 3 Km, SW Electrical installation like HT line Electrical HT Line – None within 500 m.
Mobile Towers Koodal, 3 km, SW Defence installations None within the study area Archeological Features None within the study area Ecological sensitive zones None within the study area Nearest Forests Konni, 15 km. N Nearest streams/ rivers/ water Achankovil River, 6 km., NE bodies (from mine boundary) Seismic zone Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par BMTPC, Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of India IS: 1893-2002. Categorization as per WGEEP Not in any ESZ Report HLWG Report status Not falling in ESA
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2.2 PHYSIOGRAPHY / TOPOGRAPHY / DRAINAGE PATTERN Part of the proposed land is already under mining and there is no vegetation in that area. The physiography of the surrounding of the lease area is a part of elevated terrain with native trees, shrub, herb, climbers, bushes & grass etc. The topography of the lease area is hilly terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 188 m MSL and lowest is 128 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards east. The contour map of the lease area is shown in figure 2.2.1.
2.3 LEASEHOLD AREA The proposed building stone mine is coming on a lease area of 3.32 ha. The lease area is private own land. The lease area is devoid of any transmission lines, streams/ nallahs, forests, habitation, etc. The present land use breakup of the lease area is as follows: Sl. No. Particulars Area in Ha.
1 Area of top soil spread for afforestation --
2 Over burden --
3 Green belt --
4 Infrastructure + Crusher --
5 Mine Road in lease area 0.07
6 Utilized area for quarrying 0.5518
7 Virgin areafor quarry 2.6982
Total 3.32
The surface plan layout showing all features is given in fig 2.3.1.
2.4 GEOLOGY 2.4.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY Kerala State, bounded by north latitudes 10 13' 51.77”N & 10 13' 48.82”N and east longitudes76.27' 26.25” E & 76.27' 32.05” E covers an area of 38,864 sq. km and is located in the south-western part of the Indian Peninsular shield. This linear strip of land is bounded by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west.
The state is divisible into four broad physiographic units. There are:
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1. The low – level coastal strip fringing the Lakshadweep Sea,
2. The land forms marked by laterite capping between altitudes of 30m and 200 m,
3. The foot hills of Western Ghats ranging in altitude from 200 to 600 m and,
4. The steeply rising Western Ghats hill ranges with altitudes reaching up to 2,500 m of the total area, 35,955 sq km area is constituted by hard rock crystalline and the rest by soft sediments. The crystalline comprise charnockite, gneiss, granite, metasediments, gabbro and dolerite to mention the major ones. The sedimentary occur mostly in the coastal areas, mineral deposits of clay, bauxite, rare earth sands, glass sand, iron ore, limestone, gold, graphite etc. are known to occur in the State.
2.4.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY Entire area is covered by Granite gneiss and charnokite at places where they are exposed, the granite gneiss and charnokite is medium to coarser grained halocrystallin which consist of Qtz, feldspar mica and amphibole minerals. These form an interlocking somewhat equigranular matrix of Qtz with scattered darker biotite mica. The soil and overburden thickness varies from average 1 to 2 M. There is no major outcrop except mined out quarry. The topographically the area is undulating with high hills. In the Quarry area the formation does not show any strike direction or dip angle.
The surface geological plan of the lease area is shown in fig.2.4.1.
2.5 MINEABLE RESERVES In this area the building stone exposures are bordering to the lease boundary. The mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety slope along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession rules. The quantity of such kind of reserves is arrived as following:- Section A-A' Section B-B' TOTAL Reserves LEVEL. AREA. INF. SP. G. TONNES. AREA. INF. SP. G. TONNES. AREA. INF. SP. G. TONNES. 190/185 56 25 2.80 3920 50 25 2.80 3500 106 25 2.80 7420 185/180 233 25 2.80 16310 200 25 2.80 14000 433 25 2.80 30310
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180/175 307 25 2.80 21490 270 25 2.80 18900 577 25 2.80 40390 175/170 410 25 2.80 28700 330 25 2.80 23100 740 25 2.80 51800 170/165 610 25 2.80 42700 514 25 2.80 35980 1124 25 2.80 78680 165/160 611 25 2.80 42770 543 25 2.80 38010 1154 25 2.80 80780 160/155 610 25 2.80 42700 543 25 2.80 38010 1153 25 2.80 80710 155/150 610 25 2.80 42700 542 25 2.80 37940 1152 25 2.80 80640 150/145 612 25 2.80 42840 543 25 2.80 38010 1155 25 2.80 80850 145/140 611 25 2.80 42770 543 25 2.80 38010 1154 25 2.80 80780 140/135 611 25 2.80 42770 542 25 2.80 37940 1153 25 2.80 80710 135/130 612 25 2.80 42840 542 25 2.80 37940 1154 25 2.80 80780 130/125 611 25 2.80 42770 543 25 2.80 38010 1154 25 2.80 80780 125/120 611 25 2.80 42770 543 25 2.80 38010 1154 25 2.80 80780 120/115 611 25 2.80 42770 543 25 2.80 38010 1154 25 2.80 80780 TOTAL 7726 25 2.80 540820 6791 25 2.80 475370 14517 25 2.80 1016190 Mineable Reserves :- Section A-A' Section B-B' LEVEL AREA INF SP. G TONNES LEVEL AREA INF SP. G TONNES 190/185 56 25 2.8 3920 190/185 51 21.9327 2.8 3132 185/180 231 25 2.8 16170 185/180 199 25 2.8 930 180/175 274 50 2.8 38360 180/175 266 25 2.8 18620 175/170 352 45 2.8 44352 175/170 303 25 2.8 21210 170/165 500 40 2.8 56000 170/165 462 38 2.8 49157 165/160 450 35 2.8 44100 165/160 441 35 2.8 43218 160/155 301 35 2.8 29498 160/155 374 20 2.8 20944 155/150 221 25 2.8 15470 155/150 164 20 2.8 9184 150/145 162 25 2.8 11340 150/145 2.8 TOTAL 2547 36.3467 2.8 259210 TOTAL 2260 28.3494 2.8 179395 TOTAL LEVEL AREA INF SP. G TONNES 190/185 107 23.538 2.80 7052 185/180 430 25 2.80 30100 180/175 540 37.6851 2.80 56980 175/170 655 35.748 2.80 65562 170/165 962 39.0395 2.80 105157 165/160 891 35 2.80 87318 160/155 675 26.6888 2.80 50442 155/150 385 22.8701 2.80 24654 150/145 162 25 2.80 11340 TOTAL 4807 32.5868 2.80 438605
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2.6 DETAILS OF MINING In this area the building stone is exposed to surface completely and it is having good market demand, therefore the applicant have proposed to produce building stone from this area. It is also proposed to undertake semi-mechanized opencast mining method by forming suitable benches.
2.6.1 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS In this area the mining of building stone involves blasting because of its hard terrain. The applicant is proposed to produce building stone working for a period of 12 years with a production of 88,000 MTA. The details of year wise production for the first 5 years period are given in Table 2.6.1. Table 2.6.1 Year wise production of building stone for the first 3 years period Year Bench Minerals (MT) I 190-175 88051
II 175-170 87142
III 170-160 87931
IV 160-155 87671
V 155-145 87802
TOTAL 438605
The details of the pits observed to estimate the top soil and overburden from the proposed area is given below:- Particulars Pit - 1 Pit - 2 Nil (Currently mining area) 0.2 Top soil (thickness in m.) Nil (Currently mining area) 0.5 Over burden (thickness in m.)
The map showing working plan of the mining project for the first 5 years is shown in figure 2.6.1.
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FLOW CHART OF QUARRYING OPERATION
OPEN CAST QUARRYING
REMOVAL OF TOP SOIL
DRILLING
BLASTING OPERATION
BREAKING OF BOULDERS
TRANSPORT TO CRUSHER
DIRECT TRANSPORT TO CUSTOMER
2.6.2 PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Semi-Mechanized Mining Method. 2.6.2.1 Open cast mining The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The bench height and width will be maintained 5 m. Excavated material is transported to the crusher unit within the complex for further processing. The ultimate depth of the mine workings is estimated to reach upto 128 m MSL.
2.6.2.2 Salient features of mining method The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi-mechanized method. The salient features of proposed mining method are:- • The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5 m respectively. • The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing of 2.5 m thick.
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• The exploitation of mineral is being done from 188 m MSL to 128 m MSL in conceptual phase. • Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 45° from vertical. • Haul road will be developed up to point of loading. • Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to destination will be by tippers/trucks (15T capacity).
2.6.3 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below:-
S. No. Machine Type Required No. of M/c Size/Capacity
1. Back Hoe 2 0.9 m3
2. Rock Breaker 1 --
3. Compressor (Chicago) 1 CFM/100
4. Tippers/Trucks 5 15T 5. Jack hammer 3 32 mm 6. DG set 1 125 kVA
2.6.4 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN The applied area is having building stone throughout the area. As estimated in section 2.5 above, the mineable reserves are arrived to be 10,16,190 MT with annual production of 88,000 MTA. At the end of life of mine, the ultimate floor (bottom) level will reach 128 m MSL. Under reclamation it is anticipated to undertake plantation in the applied area. Anticipating 50% growth rate, at the end of life of mine about 2,000 trees will be grown in total area.
2.6.4.1 Land Use Pattern The land use for mining and allied purposes is given below:- Sl.No. Land Use Category Pre-operational Operational Post- Operational (Ha) (Ha.) (Ha.) 1. Top Soil Dump Nil Nil Nil 2. Over Burden Nil Nil Nil 3. Excavation (Mine pit ) 0.5518 1.3488 Nil
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4. Road 0.07 0.07 0.07 5. Built up area Nil Nil Nil 6. Township area Nil Nil Nil 7. Afforestation Nil 0.4774 0.4774 8. Reclamation (backfilled) Nil Nil 0.8973 9. Mineral Storage Nil Nil Nil 10. Processing Nil Nil Nil 11. Drainage / pond Nil Nil Nil 12. Undisturbed area 3.25 1.8753 1.8753 TOTAL 3.32 3.32 3.32
The conceptual plan is enclosed as fig 2.6.2.
2.6.5 DRILLING The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and easily exploitable by rock breakers and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate after drilling and blasting.
2.6.5.1 Salient features of drilling/ blasting ‹ About 30 to 50 holes per blast of 32 mm diameter and to a depth of 1.5 to 2 m will be adopted. ‹ It is estimated about 2 to 3 T production per hole. ‹ Number of blasts per day depends upon the workable area and production to be achieved. ‹ The spacing of 1.0 to 1.5m between the holes will be adopted. ‹ About 250 - 350 gm per hole of explosive will be used. However, 10 kg/ blast will be adopted at any point of time. ‹ Millisecond electric blasting will be adopted to limit the PPV and noise levels within the stipulated standards.
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2.6.6 BLASTING The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per “MMR 1961” and with the permission of DGMS. In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast holes of 1.0 to 1.5 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity. It is estimated about 250 to 350 g of explosives per hole is required. About 30 – 50 holes per blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 10 kg/ blast.
2.6.6.1 Blasting Safeguard ‹ Blasting in the open cast pit will be done only during day time at designated hours. ‹ Only competent blasters will be appointed to handle explosives. ‹ Explosives will be stored in approved and licensed magazine as per Explosive Act/ Rules. ‹ Explosives will be brought from magazine to blasting site in licensed Explosive Van under the care of blaster. ‹ Sufficient warning signals will be given before blasting the holes. ‹ Guards will be posted on all roads and paths at least 250 m distance to stop entrance to the danger zone during blasting hour. ‹ Controlled blasting will be practiced to control vibrations and flying fragments. ‹ Optimum charge will be used, while blasting near office complex/ infrastructure site. ‹ Maximum charge per delay will always be less than 10kg to limit the PPV levels within the DGMS standards of 15 mm/sec.
2.6.6.2 Types of Explosive Used Only class 2 and class 6 explosive is proposed for use as given below:- Booster (20%) Slurry explosive Explosive Ammonium Nitrate Fuel oil (ANFO). (Column charge) (80%) The ANFO mixture can be readily produced at a site by mixing ammonium nitrate (94.5 %) with diesel oil (5.5 %). Initiator Electric detonators
2.6.6.3 Storage of Explosive Considering low consumption, a 550 kg magazine is existing for storing the explosive. The magazines are located within the complex.
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2.7 MINERAL TRANSPORTATION Loading of mineral will be done by excavator and will be sent to the crushing unit (under construction) within the complex. Trucks/ Tippers of 15T will be used for transportation of mineral from mine site. It is expected that 20 trips will be required to transport on daily basis. For this, movement of truck per hour will be 2 - 3 only. Thus, the impact due to movement of trucks from the mine will be marginal and well within the capacity of the roads.
2.8.1 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL The total number of employees including skilled and un-skilled workers is 14 which includes workers for mine and ancillary unit. The details of the employees/workers including their position and names in the organization is also given below:-
Table showing list of employees and their designations
PermitManager : 1no.
Mines Mate/ Blaster : 1no.
Driller : 3nos.
Supervisor : 2 nos.
Earth moving machinery operators : 4nos.
Helper : 3nos. Total Manpower : 14nos.
2.9 WATER REQUIREMENT & SOURCE The total water requirement for the proposed activity is 15 KLD. The detailed breakup of the same is given below:- S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD) 1. Domestic purpose (mine and ancillary) 1 2. Dust Suppression / Water sprinkling at mine site 2 3. Green belt / Plantation 2
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4. Dust Suppression in Ancillary Unit 10 Total 15
The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the drinking water will be sourced from the open well which will be purified in mini RO plant. It is proposed to collect the storm water into the Holding / Siltation Tank by constructing channels all around the foot of hill. The channels will be constructed with intermediate check dams/silt traps to prevent soil erosion. The sizing of the channels will be 1m x 1m. The details of storm water management are given in EMP section. The water balance diagram of the unit is given below :-
2.9.1 Water Conservation Measures
It is proposed to have storm water collection pond and de-siltation unit of capacity of 3,000 KL in the lowest contour of the plot. The water requirement for sprinkling on sources of dust emission, roads, crusher and for landscaping purposes can be met from the stored rain water in the pond and thereby conserve the fresh.
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2.10 POWER The total power requirement will be 75 kW for the compressors which will be operated by Diesel Engine.
3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT The baseline environment quality represents the background environmental scenario of various environmental components such as air, noise, land, ecological and socio- economic status of the study area. Field monitoring studies was carried out by M/s Polluchem Laboratories (P) Ltd, Kochi (A grade approved laboratory by Kerala State Pollution Control Board) to evaluate the base line status of the project site in compliance with state SEIAA guidelines.
3.1 METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS The ambient air quality of an area has bearing on meteorological parameters of the area. Based on the Climate Zone Map of India by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Further, the climatological data was referred from the nearest IMD Station and from CGWB district information booklet. The district receives an average annual rainfall of about 3000 mm Out of this major rainfall contribution is from SW monsoon followed by the NE. the S-W monsoon is usually very heavy & nearly 73.7 % of the rainfall is received during this season. NE monsoon contributes nearly 16.40 % & March to May summer rain contributes nearly 9.9% balance 0. 2% is accounted for January and February months.
The temperature is more during the months of March to May and is less during January and February. The average monthly maximum temperature ranges from 25.1 to 31.50 C and minimum temperature from 18.6 to 14.00C. The relative humidity is more during the morning hours and is less during evening hours. During morning hours it ranges from 85.0 to 98.45% and during evening hours it ranges from 40.8 to 87.3%. (Source: Central Ground Water Information Booklet )
3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring was to evaluate the existing air quality of the area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during the operation of the proposed mine.
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Field monitoring studies for 24 hourly frequencies was carried out to evaluate the base line status of the project site in compliance with state SEIAA guidelines.
Ambient Air monitoring instruments Instrument Make Model No. Instrument Range and Sensitivity Identification No. Respirable Dust M/s Envirotech APM-450BL SAL/RDS/01 0.40 – 1.5 0 – 3 LPM Sampler (RDS) Instruments Pvt. Ltd m3/min ± 0.2 LPM ±0.02 m3/min (gases) (PM10) Fine Particulate M/s Envirotech APM 550 DTC-205 ±0.03 DGM m3 Sampler Instruments Pvt. Ltd (PM2.5)
Testing Method to be followed for Ambient Air Quality Particular Testing Method to be Followed
A PM10 IS-5182 (part – 23) 2006 B PM2.5 IS : 5182 Part -23-2006 C SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) IS 5182 (Part – II) 2001, with Improved West & Gaeke Method D NOx (Oxides of Modified Jacobs – Hochheiser Method / Arsenite Method (IS 5182 Part 6) Nitrogen) 2011 E Carbon Monoxide NDIR Spectroscopy method
Ambient Air Quality: Parameter East North South West CPCB Limits Boundary Boundary Boundary Boundary
PM10 54.3 55 52.9 53.1 100
PM2.5 22.4 23.1 22.4 24.2 60
NO2 4.8 4.9 4.7 5 80
SO2 5.0 5.2 5.2 5.5 80 All values are expressed in µg/m3.
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Results & Conclusions: The results obtained from the different locations and are provided. It is seen that the ambient air monitoring results obtained are well within the prescribed standards (NAAQS) with respect to PM10, PM2.5, NOx and SO2.
3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT The purpose of this study is to:- • Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters; • Evaluate the impacts on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions, recreational resources and aesthetics in the vicinity; and • Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the project and related activities.
To analyze the suitability of water for mining purpose, water sample from open well and to analyze the suitability of water for domestic purpose sample from open well near to the site were collected. The sample was collected by grab sampling technique. The sample was analyzed as per the procedures specified in ‘Standard Methods for the Examination of Water & Wastewater’ published by American Public Health Association (APHA). Parameters Units Bore well (outside Quarry water Limits property) south side IS:10500 Color Hazen 3 3 5 Hazen Odour -- Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Turbidity NTU BDL 1 5 pH -- 6.92 6.98 6.5 – 8.5 Total Dissolved mg/l 39 50 500 Solids Total Hardness as mg/l 23.7 27.7 300 CaCO3 Total Alkalinity as mg/l 20 24 200 CaCO3 Residual Chlorine mg/l BDL BDL Min 0.2 Chlorides as Cl mg/l 6.9 8.9 250 Calcium as Ca mg/l 7.14 9.52 75 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 1.44 < 1 30
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Iron as Fe mg/l BDL 0.1 0.3 Sulphates as SO4 mg/l 4.5 5.63 200 Fluoride as F mg/l BDL 0.06 1.0 MPN /100ml < 2 23 1.0 E-Coli /100ml Absent Absent Absent
Results & Conclusions: - The water samples collected from the different locations and are provided. It is seen from the above results that the water quality with respect to open well and quarry water were found to be well within the prescribed drinking water standards (IS: 10500).
3.2.1 HYDROGEOLOGY Ground water occurs under phreatic, semi-confined and confined conditions in the above formations. The weathered Charnockites, Granite gneiss, schists and laterites form the major phreatic aquifers, whereas the deep fractures in the Charnockites, Granite gneiss & schists and the granular zones in the Tertiary sedimentary formations form the potential confined to semiconfined aquifers.
The Archaean rocks: - The shallow aquifers of the archaean rocks are made up of the highly decomposed weathered zone or partly weathered and fractured rock. Thick weathered zone is seen along the midland area either beneath the laterites or exposed. In the hill ranges, thin weathered zone is seen along topographic lows, area with lesser elevation and gentle slope. In areas along the hill ranges generally rock exposures are seen. The depth to water level in this aquifer varies from 2 to 16 mbgl and the yield of the well ranges between 2 to 10 cu.m. per day.
Laterites: - The depth to water level in the formation ranges from less than a meter to 25 mbgl. Laterite forms potential aquifers along valleys and can sustain medium duty irrigation wells with the yields in the range of 0.5 - 6 cu.m. per day. The occurrence and movement of ground water in the laterites are mainly controlled by the topography. Laterite is a highly porous rock formation, which can form potential aquifers along topographic lows. However, due to this same porous nature, groundwater is drained from elevated places and slopes at shortest duration after monsoon due to which scarcity is experienced in the elevated places and slopes.
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3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the baseline noise levels and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated during the project operations in the project site. Instant sound level meter is used for the collection of data related to noise at an interval of one hour per reading. Noise level for 24 hours was conducted in a day. The details of the instrument used for the sampling are as given below:-
Noise (Sound) Measuring Instrument Instrument Make Model No. Instrument Detection Limit Identification Integrated Sound Level Lutron SL-4001 SAL/NOISE/INT/01 Lo 30-80dB Measurement Instrument Hi 80-130dB Standard Accessories
Testing Method to be followed Particular Testing Method to be Followed Noise Level Measurement A Noise Level in dB (A) for continuous Operational Manual of Noise level Meter, Model No. 24 hours at 1 hour interval DT - 805 issued by Mextech
Noise Quality:
LOCATION Leq(day), dB(A) Leq(night), dB(A) East Boundary 38.3 33.4 North Boundary 37.5 33.3 South Boundary 38.9 33.4 West Biundary 34.9 33.4 CPCB Standards 75 70
Results and conclusion:- It is seen from the obtained results that the Noise levels are well within the prescribed national standards.
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3.4 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Study of biological environment is one of the important aspects in Environmental Impact Assessment in view of the need for conservation of Environmental quality. A detailed study has been carried for enumeration of species. Occurrences of flora at various locations were observed and typical plant species were collected. The visual observations of plants were recorded with a view to obtain some idea about the relative density of certain species and their predominance. Primary survey for flora and fauna studies has been conducted in the core zone.
3.4.1 FLORA The following are the observations made during the survey: The whole area was found to be a barren land without having any natural vegetation. Apart from the common weeds such as Chromoleana odorata and Mikania micrantha, species like Apocopsis manglorensis, Mytracarpus hirtus, Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, S. cayennensis, Hyptis suaveolens and shrubby form of Ficus hispida were also found to distribute in the proposed area. Arboreal elements were very less and only species like Ficus racemosa and 5-8 years old endemic Terminalia panaiculata were found distributed in the proposed quarry site.
Analysis of the flora revealed that there are 29 species of plants distributed in the proposed area which include one pteridophyte also. Angiosperms constitute about 25 genera under 14 different families include one endemic tree species – Terminalia paniculata. With regard to the number of species in each family, Asteraceae and Fabaceae having four species followed by Verbenaceae ( 3 species), Poaceae (3 species), etc. The list of plant species recorded from the study is depicted in Table 1.
Table. 1. Plant species recorded from the proposed quarry site
Sr. Name Family Status No. Remarks No. 1 Alternanthera brasiliana ( L. ) Kuntze, Rev. Amaranthaceae 2 Anisochilus carnosus (L. f.) Wall. ex Benth. Lamiaceae 3 Apocopis mangalorensis Hochst. poaceae 4 Calopogonium mucunoides Desv. Fabaceae 5 Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & Robins. Asteraceae 6 Conyza stricta Willd. Asteraceae 7 Crotalaria evolvuloides Wight ex Wight & Arn. Fabaceae
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8 Crotalaria nana Burm. f. Fabaceae 9 Cucumis sativus L. Cucurbitaceae 10 Cyclea peltata (Lam.) Hook. f. Menispermaceae 11 Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf, Bull. poaceae 12 Epaltes divaricata (L.) Cass. Asteraceae Shrub by 13 Ficus hispida L. Moraceae form Small 14 Ficus racemosa L. Moraceae 2 tree form 15 Hedyotis sp. Rubiaceae 16 Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit. Lamiaceae 17 Lantana camara L. Verbinaceae 18 Mikania micrantha Kunth in HBK, Nov. Asteraceae 19 Mitracarpus hirtus (L.) DC. Rubiaceae 20 Osbeckia virgata D. melastromaceae 21 Pennisetum polystachyon (L.) Schult. Poaceae 22 Phyllanthus airy-shawii Brunel & Roux Euphorbiaceae 23 Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link Hemionitidaceae Seedling 24 Racosperma auriculiforme Benth. Fabaceae stage 25 Scoparia dulcis L. Scrophulariaceae Stachytarpheta cayennensis (Rich.) Schauer 26 Verbinaceae in DC. 27 Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl, Enum. Verbinaceae
28 Terminalia paniculata Roth, Nov. Combretaceae Endemic 9 Tree - about 5-8 years old Trichosanthes tricuspidata Lour. var. 29 Cucurbitaceae tomentosa (Heyne ex Clarke) Kumari PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FLORAL SPECIES
Anisohilus carnosus Apocopis manglorensis Calopogonium mucunoides
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Chromolaena odorata Conyza stricta Cymbopogon citratus
Ficus hispida Ficus racemosa Hedyotis sp.
Hyptis suaveolens Mikania micrantha Mitracarpus hirtus
Osbeckia Virgata Pityrogramma calomelanos Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Trichosanthes tricuspidata Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Terminalia paniculata var. tomentosa
3.4.2 FAUNA Regarding the conservation status of the fauna, none of the animal species identified from the site belonged to the threatened categories identified by the International Union for Conservation of the Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). Most of them are common and widely distributed and the range of occurrence extended to wide geographical area. No Western Ghat endemic or endemic to the Kerala has been encountered from the study area during the present survey.
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VERTEBRATES
Mammals
Common name Scientific name Squirrels Funambulus palmarum Aves (Birds) Common crow Corvussplendens Chenchilappan (Rufous Babbler) Turdoides subrufus hyperythrus Pigeon Columba livia Ambhibians Frog Rana hexadactyla
Reptiles Lizard Calotesversicolor Common skink Mabuya carinata House gecko Hemidactylus tuberculosus
Invertebrates Termites Odontotermes sp. millipede Phyllogonostreptus sp centipede Scolopendra sp.
Insects
Ants 1. Black ant. Camponotussp 2. Weaver ant. Oecophylla smaragdina 3. Yellow crazy ant. Anoplolepis longipes 4. Kitchen ant Tapinoma sp 5. Crazy ant. Paratrechina sp. Dragonfly 1. Ground skimmer Diplacodes trivialis. Damsalfly 1. Orange-tailed Marsh Dart Ceriagrion cerinorubellum. House fly Musca domestica Honey bee Apis dorsata Grass hopper Chorthippus sp. Mole Cricket Meconema sp. Bee flies Bombyliidae family Butterflies 1. Common Four-ring Ypthimahuebneri 2. Blue mormon Papiliopolymnestor
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3. Common crow Euploea core 4. Nigger Orsotrioenamedus 5. Common Cerulean Jamides celeno PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FAUNAL SPECIES
Common Cerulean (Jamides Honey bee (Apis dorsata) Ground Skimmer - male celeno) (Diplacodes trivialis )
Orange-tailed Marsh Dart Carpenter ant Bee flies (Bombyliidae family) (Ceriagrion cerinorubellum) (Campanotus sp.)
The faunal species recorded here is based on the direct/indirect sightings form the proposed study site.
3.5 Socio-economic Environment
Approach adopted To conduct the study, primary and secondary data were used. Primary Data: Stake holder interviews, unstructured interview, field observation, and telephonic survey. Secondary data: Yearly project document and Development Charter of the Panchayat.
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Stake Holders As part of study the Socio Economic expert conducted interviews with different stakeholders of the Panchayat. The details of stake holders are given below Sr. No Name Designation Ph. No
01 Rajesh Secretary, Gram Panchayat 8547471375
02 Santhan Ward member 9495913448
03 - Social activist -
04 Sreedevi Supervisor, ICDS 9400944450
05 Pushpavalli Teacher, 9946714852
06 - Teacher, -
07 Uthaman Lay man 9447908388
08 Swarnnamma Anganwadi worker 9645033276
Kalanjoor Gram Panchayat Kalanjoor Panchayat situated in Pathanamthitta District which is 20.5 Km in away in Punalur route. The Kalanjoor Gram Panchayat near Konni,nestling in the hilly tracts.Kalanjoor is in the southern part of Pathanamthitta and mostly plantation is rubber .The pachayats about 66 sqkm.
Panchayat at a glance Name of the Panchayat Kalanjoor Gram Panchayat
Geographical area 66 Sq. Km
Total ward 20
Village Koodal
Block Parakode
District Pathanamthitta
Boundary North – Aruvappulam Gram Panchayat
South – Pathanapuram Gram Panchayat
East – Piravanthoor, Pramadom Gram
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Panchayat
West- Enadimangalam, Koduman
Demography Total Population 32267
Total Male Population 15752
Total Female Population 16515
Total SC Population -
Total SC Male -
Total SC Female -
Total ST population -
Total ST Male -
Total ST Female -
Transport Koodal- Pathanapuram is the main road near to the project site, the number of bus services is low along this route. People are depends auto rickshaws and their own vehicle to reach the destination.
Lively hood The Majority of the population lays in middle class group. Agriculture is the main income source of the people, rubber, aloe plant, coconut trees are main cultivation of the peasants. There are 8 quarries and 2 crushers working in the Panchayat, these industries provides job opportunity to the public. A small portion of the population is working in abroad.
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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 4.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT
Parameter Potential Mitigation Measures impacts
Land Land use Any mining activity may alter the land use pattern in the Environment. change lease area. In order to minimize the adverse affects, the following suggestions have been made. ‹ Construction of check dams and collecting channel all around at the foot of the hill to prevent soil erosion during the monsoon season and also to collect the storm water for various use within the mine lease area. ‹ Green belt development along the boundary of the lease area. ‹ It is proposed to reclaim the pit area and this area will be suitably planted with local species for eco- restoration in all possible means. ‹ Proper barricading and monitoring of the water stored area will be taken up to prevent accidents (if any).
Soil Soil erosion It is estimated that around 7,843cu. m. of top soil will be Environment generated from the proposed pit, which will be properly stacked and will be utilized for plantation over the reclaimed areas. It is also estimated that around 4,805 cu. m. of OB is generated which will be utilized in developing internal roads.
4.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT
Parameter Potential impacts Mitigation measures
Water Domestic waste Mining activities may cause adverse impacts due to Environment water, storm water discharge of domestic waste water and siltation due with siltation to runoff/ storm water. An impact due to soil erosion
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during monsoon period is also significant in nature. Some of the control measures adopted for controlling water pollution are as follows:- ‹ Construction of check dams and collecting channel all around at the foot of the hill to prevent soil erosion during the monsoon season and also to collect the storm water for various use within the mine lease area. ‹ The storm water will be used for dust suppression, greenbelt development, etc. Domestic Sewage ‹ The sewage to a tune of 0.8 KLD generated from the mine office will be diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit.
Crusher Unit The storm water after treated in holding/ siltation pond will be used for dust suppression in the Crusher unit. The effluent generated from this unit carries lot of fine dust particles which will be treated in sand filter followed by sedimentation tank and the clear water will be recycled/ reused in the same process.
4.2.1 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT The following measures will be taken with respect to the prevailing site conditions:- ‹ Storm water drains with silt traps will be suitably constructed all along the periphery of the pit area to collect the run-off from the lease area and divert into the storm water pond existing south side within the complex. ‹ All measures will be taken not to disturb the existing drainage pattern adjacent to the other property. ‹ The storm water collected from the lease area will be utilized for Crusher unit as well as for dust suppression on haul roads, plantation within the premises, etc.
The details showing the storm water drains, retaining walls are shown in fig. 4.2.1.
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4.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT 4.3.1 IMPACTS Transportation Movement of vehicles like dumpers, trucks, tankers etc. will also generate dust. The transportation activities on unpaved area results in fugitive emissions to the tune of
1.261 kg/VkmT for PM10 and 0.126 kg/VkmT for PM2.5. (Calculation based on USEPA- AP 42 series.).
Gaseous Emission rate due to transportation CO 5.45 g/kWh
HC 0.78 g/kWh
NOx 5.0 g/kWh
4.3.2 MANAGEMENT
Parameter Potential Mitigation measures impacts
Air Excavation, Mining activities will generate certain quantities of dust during drilling, Loading, blasting, loading and transportation operations. The following Transportation measures will be taken to mitigate the fugitive dust from different operations. ‹ Laying of haul road as per the standards, black topping of permanent haul road and service road to avoid or eliminate air – borne dust. ‹ To avoid the dust generation from the drilling operations, wet drilling method will be adopted. ‹ Drill machines will be equipped with dust collectors. ‹ Use of appropriate explosives for blasting and avoiding overcharging of blast holes. ‹ Controlled blasting techniques will be adopted. ‹ Watering of haul road and other road at regular intervals. ‹ Provision of dust filters/ mask to workers working at highly dust prone and affected areas.
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‹ Provision of green belt all along the periphery of the lease area. ‹ Periodical monitoring of ambient air quality in and around the lease area. The extracted mineral will be transported from the quarry to the end user by adopting following measures so as to minimize dust emissions. ‹ In case of long transportation the trucks after loading will be covered with tarpaulin sheets. ‹ Speed of the vehicles will be maintained within the prescribed limits. ‹ Trucks will not be over loaded and will be maintained to the body level.
Crusher Unit The following measures are being taken to control the dust emissions:- ‹ The unit is based on latest green technology and the entire unit is closed loop with proper control strategies ‹ The unit is well equipped with dust extraction system like bag filters at all traverse points to control the dust emissions. ‹ Closed conveyor system with water sprinkling arrangements are adopted in this unit ‹ Sufficient water is used to maintain the moisture content to control the fugitive emissions throughout the system
4.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 4.4.1 IMPACTS Drilling, blasting, compressors, plying of vehicles are the main sources of noise. S. No. List of equipments Range dB (A) 1. Excavator 95-100 2. Hydraulic Jack Hammer 95 -100 3. Compressor 92-95 4. Trucks/ Tippers 84 -86
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The nearest house is located at 206 m, SE from the proposed mine boundary and predicted noise levels at different distances from the source is given below:- Distance from the source Predicted noise levels without EMP, dB(A) 100 64 200 58 206 57.8 300 54.5 400 52 500 50 600 48.4 700 47.1 800 46 900 44.9 1000 44
Thus there is no significant impact due to the proposed activity.
4.4.2 MANAGEMENT
Parameter Potential impacts Mitigation measures
Noise The sources of noise The major noise generating source from the proposed Environment contributing to activity is working machinery, drilling, blasting and plying of environment in this vehicles. The following control measures are to be mine and surrounding undertaken to bring down the noise levels:- area are mainly due ‹ Proper maintenance of machinery, equipments and to drilling, blasting, improvement on design of machines. loading and ‹ Use of personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and unloading of mineral earplugs by workers, working in high noise areas. and movement of ‹ Creation of wide green belt of dense foliage between mine trucks. areas and residential colonies. ‹ It is proposed that the proposed mine operates only ten hours a day. ‹ Conducting periodical medical checkup of all workers for any noise related health problems
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‹ Proper training to personnel to create awareness about adverse noise level effects. ‹ Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the plant and outside location for proper effective remedial actions.
4.5 GROUND VIBRATIONS The only source of ground vibrations is due to blasting operations. Based on the ground vibration studies made earlier proper care will be taken during blasting operations.
4.5.1 BLASTING HAZARDS Blasting in mining areas may give rise to ground vibrations. Fly rock is another problem that deserves attention. Based on the ground vibration studies made earlier, proper precautions will be taken during blasting operations for controlling the ground vibrations. The management plan for addressing the various impacts due to blasting operations is presented below.
4.5.1.1 Blast vibrations & control measures Controlled blasting technique will be adopted in this project in order to reduce blast vibrations. Further, charge per delay will be regulated to minimize blast vibrations. Proper hook-up will be adopted while firing the drill holes. Moreover the experience gained in other open cast mines would be gainfully utilized to limit the ground vibration levels within the prescribed limit of 15 mm/sec (as per DGMS). In practice, this is kept much less to about 10mm/sec.
In addition, the following guidelines will be adopted wherever required to check the ground vibrations:- ‹ The maximum charge per delay will not be more than 10 kg so as to limit the PPV values to 10mm/ sec. (As against the permissible 15 mm/ sec.). ‹ Optimum delay sequence and stem to column ratio will be maintained to minimize the fly rock distance and ground vibration intensity. ‹ Basing on the distance of the nearest sensitive areas from the epicenter of the blast, charge weight will be altered to meet the stipulated standards.
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‹ Design of optimum blast hole geometry considering bench height, diameter of hole, type of explosive, nature of rock, level of fragmentation required etc. ‹ Divide total charge/ blast in several parts so as to keep minimum explosive per delay i.e. use of millisecond delay detonators & relays. ‹ Avoid concentration of explosive by using deck charging. ‹ Avoiding blasting in unfavorable weather conditions.
4.5.2 FLY ROCK CONTROL MEASURES There are a large number of factors that influence fly rocks. Most important of these factors are long explosive columns with little stemming at the mouth of the hole, irregular shape of face, long water column in holes, loose stones on face of the surface blasting area, and strong wind. However, certain preventive measures will be taken to minimize the risks arising from flying fragments. These are:- ‹ Marking of danger zone: - The area falling within 250 m of the blasting area will be marked off as danger zone with red flags, or other appropriate signs, and entry of any unauthorized person into this zone will be prohibited during blasting operation. ‹ Warning signals: - An audible warning signal will be given, fifteen minutes before actual firing of blast to enable persons to move out of danger zone. For this purpose, a set of sirens/ hooters will be provided at appropriate places. ‹ Providing blasting shelters: - In order to protect the personnel engaged in blasting operations, blasting shelters will be provided for taking shelter during blasting.
4.5.3 AIR BLAST CONTROL MEASURES The release of explosive energy through air and movement of fragmented rocks are primary causes for noise and air over pressure during blasting.
Adoption of following measures while carrying out blasting operation will help in reducing the intensity of air blasts and will also minimize the noise level associated with the air blasts. The measures suggested are:- ‹ Avoiding overcharging of blast holes ‹ Adequate stemming ‹ Maintaining proper inter-hole & inter-row delays.
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4.6 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/ LAND RECLAMATION About 7,843 cu. m. of top soil is estimated from the pit of the proposed mine. Other than top soil, about 4,805 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life.
(i) Topsoil Management A total quantity of 7,843 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. It will be suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary storage.
(ii) Overburden Management About 4,805 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This waste will be utilized within the pit for laying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be reutilized as soil base for plantation.
(iii) End Land Use Plan As a result of phase wise working 100% of the pit area will be reclaimed and suitably planted at the end of mining operation leaving no void.
4.7 SOCIO – ECONOMIC INTRODUCTION To identify the needs of the nearby community to the project site, a community need assessment study was carried out in Karassery Gram Panchayat. The main purpose of the study was to assist the project proponent in delivering their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As per the guidelines of Company’s Act (Amendment) 2013, the study was mainly focused on the following areas. 1. Promotion of Quality Education 2. Public health and 3. Community development
Approach adopted To conduct the study, primary and secondary data were used. Primary Data: Stake holder interviews, unstructured interview, field observation, and telephonic survey.
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Secondary data: Yearly project document and Development Charter of the Panchayat.
Identified Corporate Social Responsibility The Socio - Economic expert conducted need assessment study in Karassery Gram Panchayat and identified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the project proponent. The identified CSR activities are given below.
1. EDUCATION A. The project will support the Govt. Primary School, Kalaanjoor to improve its infrastructure facility. Particulars Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense Construction of toilets to girls 1,00,000 Non Recurring Total 1,00,000
B. The project will support primary school in koodal village by providing infrastructure Particulars Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense Water purifier for drinking 10,000 Non Recurring Maintenance of school 50,000 Non Recurring building Total 60,000
C. The project will start a scholarship programme. By this activity 9 children from economically back ward family can pursue their higher education after Plus Two. Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense Professional courses 30,000 x 3 90,000 Recurring Degree course 10,000 x 6 60,000 Recurring Total 1,50,000
D. The project can bear the maintenance work of two anganwadies in the Gram Panchayat. Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense Maintenance work 35,000 x 2 70,000 Non Recurring Total 70,000
2. HEALTH A. The project can provide medical aid to 25 people from economically back ward family. To get the aid the person should have a recommendation latter from medical officer of PHC.
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Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense Medical aid 500 x 25 x 12 1,50,000 Recurring Total 1,50,000
B. The project can deliver bicycles to 10 girls from the economically back ward family. Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense Bicycles 3,500 x 10 35,000 Non Recurring Total 35,000
C. The project can support 5 chronically ill patients like Cancer, bone diseases etc.. The beneficiaries should be from economically back ward family. Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense Support to chronically ill 35,000 x 5 1,75,000 Recurring Total 1,75,000
3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. The project can provide raw materials for the maintenance of roads in the Panchayat. Particulars Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense Raw materials for road 1,00,000 Recurring Total 1,00,000
B. The project can install 15 LED street lights gram panchayat roads. Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense LED Lights 3,500 x 15 52,500 Recurring Total 52,500
SUMMARY
Areas of Recurring Expenses Non Recurring Sr. No No. of Intervention Intervention (in Rs.) Expenses (in Rs.) 1 Education 4 1,50,000 2,30,000 2 Health 3 3,25,000 35,000 Community 3 2 1,52,500 -- Development Total 12 6,27,500 2,65,000
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4.8 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 4.8.1 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT/ ECO-RESTORATION The year wise programme of eco-restoration for the life of mine, about 2,000 trees will be planted in an area of 1.3747 ha. Biological reclamation / ecological restoration for the mined area by plantation of the species as per the time schedule suggested below: - First Six months -- Herbs & grass Next Six months -- Shrubs Next Six months onwards -- Trees Selection of species is based on High Dust Capturing, Soil Holding Capacity, ground water recharge capacity etc. More focus is given for medicinal plants. HERBS SHRUBS CLIMEBERS TREES (4 Species) (4 Species) (2 Species) (7 Species) Cestrum Ipomoea nil Phyllanthus acidus Amaranthus spinosus nocturnum (Thaliyari) (Ari Nelli) (Mullencheera) (Night Jessamine) (Flowering) (Medicinal) (Flowering) Desmodium Rauvolfia serpentine Murraya koenigii Citharexylum spinosum gangeticum Sarpagandhi (Kariveppila) (Parijatham) (Changalamparanda) (Flowering) (Domestic Use) (Medicinal) (Medicinal) Codiaeum Vetiveria zizanioides Pongamia pinnata variegatum (Ramacham) (Ungu) (Kozhivalan) (Soil erosion control) (Medicinal) (Ornamental) Ocimum Asparagus racemosus Holarrhena pubescens tenuiiflorum (Sathavari) (Kadalapala) (Thulasi) (Medicinal,Perenial) (Flowering) (Medicinal) Bauhinia variegate (Mandaram) (Flowering & Medicinal) Mangifera Indica (Mavu) (Fruit bearing) Citrus maxima (Kambilinaranga) (Fruit bearing)
The EMP plan showing proposed green belt area is given in fig. 4.2.1
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4.9 MINE CLOSURE PLAN Various works that are to be taken up under the mine closure plan includes:- (i) Revegetation It is proposed to develop green belt to 100% which includes areas like all along the mine lease boundary (7.5 m width), all along the periphery and the reclaimed area. Grass and bushes will be planted in areas prone to erosion especially at the foot of the hill. Other areas will be fertilized and planted with local species. The characteristics of this vegetation will resemble that of the natural environment except for the early growth, which may be a protective cover crop of non-seeding annuals. Before re-vegetation, the land will be properly prepared by spreading the top soil which is rich in organic contents. Vegetation will be self-sufficient after planting and require no fertilization or maintenance.
(ii) Buildings and Surface Infrastructure a. Administrative Buildings, Rest Room and Toilets These structures may be utilized for the expansion project as the life of the mine is much more than the present lease period. b. Support & Transport Infrastructures As such there is no major infrastructure facilities planned in this project and does not call for importance. The main mining site and secondary access road will be kept in a sufficient condition to allow access for monitoring till such time any other authorities wish to maintain and legally accept responsibility for the access roads. c. Surface Equipment and Heavy Machinery No heavy and surface equipment are proposed in this project. Open cast semi- mechanized method is used in this case. The equipments and small machinery if used will be taken out of the premises. d. Hazardous substances The hazardous materials and explosives will be totally evacuated from the mine site and the site will cleared of any such materials and substances.
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(iii) Water Resource Management Prior to the commissioning of the project area the water run-off used to flow naturally and used to join the nearby drainage nallahs/ streams. It is proposed to collect and hold this runoff/ storm water from the lease area including own property and use it for various purposes within the lease area. The grounding of the project will not be causing any alteration to the drainage pattern of the area. The quality of the water will be maintained in compliance with the general effluent standards / drinking water standards. (iv) Monitoring The monitoring of the mine closure plan is an essential requirement for review of the efficacy of the mine closure and to take corrective actions. The monitoring consists of measuring the air quality, water quality, preservation of landscape, aesthetic and other land use values.
(v)Submission of detailed Mine Closure Plan The detailed mine de-commissioning plan will be made on the above-mentioned principles, before the closure which will be submitted for approval. This plan will also provide the fund provision for the mine closure plan.
4.10 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 4.10.1 FALL OF SIDES • Flatter slopes angles are adopted where occurrences of loose earth are encountered. • No disaster like land slide, flood or inundation or fire is anticipated in this case. • Unmanageable heights are not created. • Loose rocks are properly dressed. • Nature and structure of the rocks are properly studied for their slips. • The faces will slope at 70°. • The hanging wall, footwall, and mineralized zone are competent to stand safely for long time.
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4.10.2 STORAGE AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES • Proper and safe storage of explosives in approved and Licensed Magazine. • Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent Blasters having Blaster’s Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS. • Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into Magazine area and checking authorized persons to prevent carrying of match box, lights, mobile phones, cigarette or Beedi, etc. • The explosives of class 2 will be used in their original cartridge packing and such cartridge shall not be cut to remove explosive for making cartridge of different size. • Detonators will be conveyed in special containers. These will not be carried with other explosives. • The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended till blasting is completed. • Before starting charging, clear audible warning signals by Sirens will be given so that people nearby can take shelter. • Blasting operations will be carried out in day times only. However, in this project the mining operations are proposed to be carried out in day times.
4.10.3 STORAGE OF OIL AND FUEL • Due care will be taken to avoid oil spillage. • Storage will not be allowed beyond necessity. • Fuel oil and lubricants will be stored only in approved containers in separate store rooms. Match box, lighters, mobile phone, dry wood, plastic paper sheets and smoking will not be allowed near the storage area.
4.10.4 WATER • Due care will be taken to provide channel all around the foot of the hill to collect run off and also to avoid soil erosion. • There is no danger of flood or inundation as the proposed working is above the normal ground level. The area is not susceptible to floods.
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4.11 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN During construction phase, proper measures will be taken to ensure safety at heights. In some cases, fencing/ railings will be provided at construction openings to prevent physical injuries and fall of construction people. In order to handle disaster/ emergency situations, an organizational chart entrusting responsibility to various project personnel will be prepared with their specific roles during emergency. The possible composition of the management team shall be:- 1. Mines Manager 2. Section In-charge 3. Site Controller 4. Incident Controller 5. Personnel/Administrative Manager 6. Communication Officer 7. Fire and Security Officer 8. Transport Coordinator 9. Medical Coordinator 10. Media Representatives 11. Communication Coordinator
4.11.1 INFRASTRUCTURE Following infrastructure and operational system will be provided to meet any emergencies.
4.11.1.1 EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM This will be situated in an area away from the places of fire and will be provided with the following facilities:- a. Master plan of the mines. b. First aid boxes. c. Gas masks. d. Telephone line with STD facility. e. Loud hailers. f. Emergency lighting system.
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g. Stretchers. h. Transport facility. i. Emergency control room will function as control base.
4.11.1.2 ASSEMBLY POINTS Assembly points are to be set up farthest from the location of likely hazardous events, where pre-designated persons from the works, contractors and visitors would assemble in case of emergency. Up-to-date list of pre-designated employees of various departments must be available at these points so that roll call could be taken. Pre-designated persons would take charge of these points and mark presence as the people come into it.
4.11.1.3 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Different types of alarms to differentiate types of emergencies will be provided. Alarms will be followed by an announcement over Public Address System. In case of failure of alarm system, communication will be by telephone operator who will make announcement in industrial complex through Public Address System which should be installed. Walkie-talkie and paging systems, using predetermined codes of communication, are very useful during emergency. If everything fails, a messenger will be used for sending the information.
4.11.1.4 WARNING SYSTEM AND CONTROL The Control Centers will be located at an area of minimum risk or vulnerability in the premises concerned, taking into account the wind direction, areas which might be affected by fire/explosion, toxic releases, etc. For promptness and efficiency, the premises/storage sites may be divided into number of zones, which should be clearly marked on the site plan.
4.11.1.5 EMERGENCY SERVICES This includes the fire-fighting system, first aid center, hospital etc. Alternate sources of power supply for operating fire pumps, communication with local bodies, fire brigade etc., will also be clearly identified. Adequate number of external and internal telephone connections will be installed.
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4.11.1.6 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM The fire protection system for the proposed mine will consist of, a. Hydrant system for all the areas of the mine. b. Portable hand appliances of suitable types/ capacities for extinguishing small fires in selected areas of the mine/storage areas. 4.12 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The main areas of concern for ensuring adequate occupational health and safety are:- ‹ All working places will have safe means of access, safe working platform and exit. Persons working in hazardous dust prone area will be provided with dust mask. ‹ Personal protective equipments like respirators, ear plug, noise muff, helmet etc. will be provided to the workers. ‹ Proper unit design and engineering controls in order to protect workers, including by control of process and fugitive emissions. ‹ Adequate arrangement of drinking water will be done. ‹ Education & training will be provided to the workforce about facilities, protective equipment, risk associated, potential health effects, etc. ‹ Display board will be provided showing the hazards associated and recommended precautionary measures. Medical Surveillance Following are the proposed Medical Surveillance will be conducted for all employees:- ‹ Pre-employment medical check-up. * Pulmonary Function Test * Complete Physical Examination * Blood Test * Urine Test * Chest X ray ‹ Once in Six months medical check-up of each employee. ‹ Form 27A Fitness Certificate will be obtained every year from certified surgeon. ‹ Form 17 Health Register of each employee will be obtained every year from certified surgeon. ‹ Individual medical record will be maintained.
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4.12.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Occupational health needs attention both during construction and operation phases. However, the problem varies both in magnitude and variety in the above phases. Construction The occupational health problems envisaged at this stage can mainly be due to constructional accident and noise. To overcome these hazards, in addition to arrangements to reduce it within TLV's, necessary protective equipments will also be supplied to workers. Operation and Maintenance The problem of occupational health, in the operation and maintenance phase is primarily due to dust and noise which could affect the workers from respiratory and hearing problems. The necessary personal protective equipments will be given to all the workers. The working personnel will be given the following appropriate personnel protective equipments. ° Industrial Safety Helmet; ° Crash Helmets; ° Face shield with replacement acrylic vision; ° Zero power plain goggles with cut type filters on both ends; ° Zero power goggles with cut type filters on both sides and blue color glasses; ° Welders equipment for eye and face protection; ° Cylindrical type earplug; ° Ear muffs; ° Dust mask; ° Self contained breathing apparatus; ° Leather apron; ° Safety belt/line man's safety belt; ° Leather hand gloves; ° Asbestos hand gloves; ° Acid/ Alkali proof rubberized hand gloves; ° Canvas cum leather hand gloves with leather palm; ° Lead hand glove; ° Electrically tested electrical resistance hand gloves; and ° Industrial safety shoes with steel toe.
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Full-fledged hospital facilities will be available round the clock for attending emergency arising out of accidents, if any. All working personnel will be medically examined at least once in every year and at the end of his term of employment. This is in addition to the pre-employment medical examination.
4.12.2 SAFETY PLAN Safety of both men and materials during construction and operation phases is of concern. Safety plan will be prepared and implemented in the proposed site. The preparedness of an industry for the occurrence of possible disasters is known as emergency plan. The disaster is possible due to collapse of rock structures and fire/explosion etc.
Keeping in view the safety requirement during construction, operation and maintenance phases a safety policy will be formulated with the following regulations:- • To allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy conditions of work; • To take steps to ensure that all known safety factors are taken into account in the construction, operation and maintenance of men, machinery and equipment; • To ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees; • To provide wherever necessary protective equipment, safety appliances and clothing and to ensure their proper use; • To inform employees about materials, equipment or processes used in their work which are known to be potentially hazardous to health or safety; • To keep all operations and methods of work under regular review for making necessary changes from the point of view of safety in the light of experience and upto date knowledge; • To provide appropriate facilities for first aid and prompt treatment of injuries and illness at work; • To provide appropriate instruction, training, retraining and supervision to employees in health and safety, first aid and to ensure that adequate publicity is given to these matters; • To ensure proper implementation of fire prevention methods and an appropriate fire fighting service together with training facilities for personnel involved in this service; • To organize collection, analysis and presentation of data on accident, sickness
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and incident involving people injury or injury to health with a view to taking corrective, remedial and preventive action; • To promote through the established machinery, joint consultation in health and safety matters to ensure effective participation by all employees; • To publish/notify regulations, instructions and notices in the common language of employees; • To prepare separate safety rules for each type of occupation/processes involved in at site; and • To ensure regular safety inspection by a competent person at suitable intervals of all buildings, equipments, work places and operations.
4.12.3 SAFETY ORGANIZATION Construction and Erection Phase A qualified and experienced safety officer shall be appointed. The responsibilities of the safety officer include identification of the hazardous conditions and unsafe acts of workers and advice on corrective actions, conduct safety audit, organize training programs and provide professional expert advice on various issues related to occupational safety and health. He is also responsible to ensure compliance of Safety Rules/ Statutory Provisions.
Operation and Maintenance Phase When the construction is completed the posting of safety officers shall be in accordance with the requirement of Factories Act / DGMS and their duties and responsibilities will be as defined thereof.
4.12.4 SAFETY CIRCLE In order to fully develop the capabilities of the employees in identification of hazardous processes and improving safety and health, safety circles would be constituted in each area of work. The circle would consist of 3-5 employees from that area. The circle normally will meet for about an hour every week.
4.12.5 SAFETY TRAINING A full-fledged training center will be set up at the plant. Safety training will be provided by the Safety Officers with the assistance of faculty members called from Professional
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Safety Institutions and Universities. In addition to regular employees, limited contractor labors will also be provided safety training. To create safety awareness safety films will be shown to workers and leaflets will be distributed. Some precautions and remedial measures proposed to be adopted to prevent fires are:- ‹ Spread of fire in horizontal direction would be checked by providing fire stops; ‹ Reliable and dependable type of fire detection system with proper zoning and interlocks for alarms are effective protection methods; ‹ Housekeeping of high standard helps in eliminating the causes of fire and regular fire watching system strengthens fire prevention and fire fighting; and ‹ Proper fire watching by all concerned would be ensured.
4.12.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY MONITORING PLAN The health of all employees will be monitored once in a year for early detection of any ailment due to exposure of dust, heat and noise.
4.13 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME A centralized environmental monitoring cell will be established for monitoring of important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense importance to assess the status of environment during construction and mine operations. The following routine monitoring programme as detailed below shall be implemented at site. Besides to this monitoring, the compliances to all environmental clearance conditions and consents from KSPCB/ MoE&F will be monitored and reported periodically.
Sr. Potential Action to be Followed Parameters for Frequency of Location No. Impact Monitoring Monitoring
1. Air Emissions Ambient air quality within PM10, PM2.5, SO2, Once in a year Atleast One
the premises of the NOx and CO. location at site proposed unit and nearby and nearest habitations to be habitation monitored. Exhaust from vehicles to Vehicle logs to be - be minimized by use of maintained fuel efficient vehicles and
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Sr. Potential Action to be Followed Parameters for Frequency of Location No. Impact Monitoring Monitoring well maintained vehicles having PUC certificate. Vehicle trips to be Vehicle logs Daily records Main gate minimized to the extent possible 2. Noise Noise generated from Spot Noise Level Once in a year Noise various mining operation recording; measurements at
like drilling/blasting/ Leq(day), Leq(dn) site and nearby vehicular to be optimized habitations and monitored Generation of vehicular Maintain records of Periodic during - noise vehicles operation phase 3. Wastewater No untreated discharge to No discharge Periodic during - Discharge be made to surface water, hoses in vicinity of operation phase groundwater or soil. watercourses. 4. Drainage and Ensure drainage system Visual inspection Periodic during - effluent and specific design of drainage and operation phase Management measures are working records thereof effectively. Design to incorporate existing drainage pattern and avoid disturbing the same. 5. Water Quality Monitoring used water Comprehensive Periodic during Three locations and Water quality & groundwater monitoring as per operation phase surrounding mine Levels quality and levels IS 10500 site Groundwater level bgl 6. Energy Usage Energy usage for air- Energy audit report Annual audits and - conditioning and other periodic checks activities to be minimized during operational
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Sr. Potential Action to be Followed Parameters for Frequency of Location No. Impact Monitoring Monitoring Conduct annual energy phase audit for the buildings 7. Emergency Fire protection and safety Mock drill records, Periodic during -- preparedness, measures to take care of on site emergency operation phase such as fire fire and explosion plan, evacuation fighting hazards, to be assessed plan and steps taken for their prevention. 8. Maintenance Vegetation, greenbelt / No. of plants, Periodic during - of flora and green cover development species operation phase fauna 9. Waste Implement waste Records of solid Periodic during -- Management management plan that waste generation, operation phase identifies and treatment and characterizes every waste disposal arising associated with proposed activities and which identifies the procedures for collection, handling & disposal of each waste arising. 10. Soil quality Maintenance of good soil Physio-chemical Periodical Plantation areas quality parameters and monitoring metals. 11. Health Employees and migrant All relevant Regular check - labour health check ups parameters ups including HIV
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4.14 COSTS TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES (EMP) It is proposed to invest an amount of Rs. 9.0 Lacs per annum towards environmental action plan and the details of the same are given below:-
S. No. Description of item Recurring cost (in lac)
1 Air Pollution Control - Water sprinkling 2.0
2 Water Pollution Control 1.0
3 Environmental Monitoring and Management 5.0
4 Green belt Development 1.00
Total 9.0
5.0 CONCLUSION It is predicted that socio-economic impact due to this project will positively increase the chance of more employment opportunities for local inhabitants. There are no Resettlement and Rehabilitation issues involved in this project. The project infrastructures will be of use to people of the area. The revenue of the State Govt. will be definitely increasing due to the proposed activity. The entire project area is devoid of any endangered flora and fauna. It is proposed to reclaim the land and develop green cover for eco-restoration with native species to a maximum possible extent. Thus the proposed project is not likely to affect the environment or adjacent ecosystem adversely.
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FIGURES
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Figure 1.1.1 Site photographs showing the project site
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Figure 2.3.1 Surface plan layout showing all features
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Figure 2.4.1 Surface geological plan of the lease area
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Fig 2.6.1 Plan showing 1st, 2nd, 3rd year workings
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Fig. 2.6.2 Conceptual Plan of the lease area showing cross sections
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BASIC CHECKLIST REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Sr. No. PARTICULARS YES / NO Page No. 1. Is the application containing covering letter by the project proponent YES 1 addressed to Member Secretary, SEIAA? 2. Is the covering letter containing the signature of the project YES 1 proponent in ink color other than black? 3. Is the covering letter containing the name of the project proponent in YES 1 handwritten by himself? 4. Is there an index page with the application? YES 3 5. Is the applicable checklist attached with the application? YES 4-6 6. Is the checklist contains the page numbers? YES 4-6 7. Is the application has continuous page number from the beginning till YES 1-219 end? 8. Did all columns of Form-1 dully filled? YES 7-6 9. Did the Form-1 contain the signature of the project proponent along YES 26 with his name in handwritten by himself in ink color other than black? 10. Did the ID proof of the project proponent attached with the YES 177 application? 11. Is the Pre-feasibility Report and Mining Plan attached with the YES 32-202 application? 12. Did the attested copy of the accreditation certificate of the YES 206-213 consultancy organization attached with the application? 13. Did the ID proof of the EIA Coordinator attached with the application? YES 214 14. Did the attested recent photograph of the project proponent YES 205 attached with the application?
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Sr.No. Particulars Page No. 1. Covering Letter 1 2. Basic Checklist 2 3. Index 3 4. Checklist for Mining projects 4-6 5. Form-1 7-26 6. Questionnaire for mining projects 27-31 7. Pre-feasibility Report 32-95 8. Mining Plan approved by the District Geologist, Mining & Geology Department 96-202 (Original) 9. Letter of Intent issued by District Geologist, Mining & Geology Department, 203 Govt. Of Kerala 10. Cluster certificate (status on other quarries located within 500 m radius ) issued 204 by District Geologist, Mining & Geology Department, Govt. of Kerala 11. Proof ownership of land 162-176 11.1 Possession Certificate (Original) 159-160 11.2 Consent Letters 157-158 12. Proof of Authorized Signatory 12.1 Attested ID Proof of the Authorized Signatory 177 12.2 Attested recent photograph of the authorized signatory 205 13. Cadastral Map duly signed by Village Officer (Original) 191 14. Recent photographs of the project site with digital dates of the camera 202 15. Area Survey Plan approved by Village Officer (Original) 175 16. Analysis report from accredited laboratories (Original) 179-190 16.1 Ambient air quality report 179-182 16.2 Water quality report 187-190 16.3 Ambient Noise quality report 183-186 17. Attested copy of accreditation certificate of laboratory conducting 178 environmental analysis 18. Attested true copy of NABET accreditation certificate of the consultancy 206-213 organization 19. Photo ID of EIA Coordinator 214 20. Undertaking responsibility for the proposal submitted 215 21. Affidavit by the project proponent 216-218 22. Soft copy of the proposal (PDF Format) 219
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Checklist for Mining Projects seeking Environmental Clearance
Sr.No. Item Description Page No. 1. Category / Sub category & Schedule Category B / B2 & Schedule 1 (a) 8 2. Form-1 Attached 7-26 Questionnaire for mining projects Attached 27-31 Pre-feasibility Report Attached 32-95 Environmental Management Plan Included in PFR 65-88 3. Whether the project site falls within ESZ- Not in ESA 42 1 of WGEEP report or ESA of HLWG 4. Proof of ownership of land Attached 162-176 5. Proof of authorized signatory Attached 177&205 6. Cadastral Map duly signed by Village Attached 191 officer (original) 7. Recent photographs of the project site Attached 202 with digital dates of the camera 8. Area survey plan approved by Village Attached 175 Officer (original) 9. Panoramic View of the site / Google Attached 90 image with date GPS reading in WGS 84 Datum Latitudes (N) 09°09'5.20" to 38 09009’7.49” Longitude s(E) 76052’28.46” to 76052’31.22”
10. Distance of the mining area from the 206 m, SE 41 nearest human settlement 11. Right & nature of land (as per records) Private land 41 12. Is the property Forest land/ Govt. land / Private own land 41 Own land 13. Extent of land in hectares 3.32 hectares 41 14. Proposed production capacity 88,000 TPA 41 15. Expected life of mine in years 5 years 41 16. Ultimate depth of mining (in MSL) 128 m MSL 41 17. Quantity of top soil estimated to be 7,843 MT 47 removed 18. Method of mining Open Cast 47 19. Underground mining if any proposed No -- 20. Analysis reports from accredited Attached 179-190 laboratories (original) 21. Attested copy of accreditation certificate Attached 178 of laboratory conducting Environmental Analysis 22. Waste management proposals Provided in PFR / EMP 72 23. Mined area management Provided in PFR / EMP 65-88 24. Attested true copy of NABET Attached 206-213 accreditation certificate (original to be produced for verification at the time of
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presentation with photo ID of EIA Coordinator) a) Accreditation with serial number of Sr. No. 44 206 QCI/NABET b) Undertaking responsibility for the Attached 215 proposal submitted c) Joint undertaking with the project Not applicable at this stage -- proponent for implementation of EMP and EC conditions 25. Affidavits 1. Constitution of for Environmental (indicating Management Cell the name 2. Providing fire fighting of project system and 3. Providing systems to location) minimize dust Attached 216-218 emissions 4. To provide adequate safety measures for the construction workers during the construction phase 5. To upload the following in the website of the project: a) EC Order b) Status of compliance of the stipulated Ec conditions c) Results of monitoring data and update the same periodically d) Send the copy of the EC to the LSG concerned 26. Proposals for Corporate Social Provided 72-74 responsibility (Amount, activities and duration with specific details) 27. Total Cost of the project with details of • Project Cost – Rs. 2 Crores 41 insurance, funding, etc. • Insurance would be provided through insurance company • Funding through own source 28. Soft copy of the proposal (PDF Format) Attached 219 29. Details of Authorized Signatory (Name, Mr.J. Binumon 40 postal Address, pin code, telephone, fax, Udaya Bhavan, Sooranadu P.O.,
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email ID, etc) Kottarakara, Kollam-690522 Mobile: 9846273637 [email protected] 30. Details of NABET approved EIA M/s Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., 206-213 consultant organization Dadu Marg, Gopal Bari, Jaipur – 302 001 Phone: 0141-4013996, 4023996
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APPENDIX I (See paragraph – 6) FORM - 1 I Basic Information S. No. Item : Details 1. Name of the Project : Quarry project of Mr. J. Binumon 2. S. No. in the schedule : 1(a)
3. Proposed capacity/ area/ length/ : Proposed Capacity 88,000 MTA tonnage to be handled Area 3.32 hectares /command area/ lease area /number of wells to be drilled 4. New / Expansion / : Existing/New Modernization 5. Existing capacity/ Area etc. : Existing Quarry with pit area of 0.5518 6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' : “B” further categorized as B2 as lease area is < 5 Ha. 7. Does it attract the general : No condition? If yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific : No condition? If yes, please specify.
9. Location : The proposed Stone Quarry (Minor Mineral) site of Mr. J. Binumon is situated at Survey No. 351/1, 351/2, 351/3-1, 351/4 Village- Koodal, Taluk - Konni, District - Pathanamthitta, State- Kerala for an area 3.32 hectares. The geographical location of the mine with respect to the pillar boundary of the lease area is given below:-
Latitude (N) 09°09'5.20" to 09009’7.49”
Longitude (E) 76052’28.46” to 76052’31.22”
Plot/ Survey/ Khasra no. : Survey No. 351/1, 351/2, 351/3-1, 351/4
Village : Koodal
Tehsil : Taluk - Konni
District : Pathanamthitta
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State : Kerala 10. Nearest Railway station/ Airport : Particulars Name Distance (From lease) along with distance in kms. Railway Punalur 16 km., S Station Airport Trivandrum Int. 70 km., S Airport
11. Nearest Town, City, District : Particulars Name Distance, Direction Headquarters along with (From lease) distance in kms. Nearest Town Pathanapuram 12 km., S Nearest City Thiruvanathap About 75 km., S uram 12. Village Panchayat, Zilla : Village Office address :- Parishad, Municipal Koodal Village Office, Corporation, Local body Koodal (Post), Kalanjoor Grama (Complete postal address with Panchayat,Konni Taluka, Pathanamthitta telephone no. to be given). District, Kerala-689693. Ph. 04734-224770 Panchayat Office address :- Panchayat Secretary, Kalanjoor Grama Panchayat, Kalanjoor (Post) Konni Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala- 689693 13. Name of the applicant : Mr. J. BIJUMON 14. Registered address : Udaya Bhavan, Sooranadu P.O., Kottarakara, Kollam-690522
Mobile: 9846273637 [email protected]
15. Address for correspondence Name : Mr. J. BINUMON
Designation (Owner / Partner / : Owner CEO)
Address : Udaya Bhavan, Sooranadu P.O.,
9 Kottarakara, Kollam-690522
Pin Code : Kerala-690522. E-mail : [email protected] Telephone no. : Mobile No. 09846273637 Fax No. : Nil 16. Details of alternative sites : The current proposal is for the existing quarry and mineral examined, if any. Location of specific hence no alternate site was examined. these sites should be shown on a Toposheet. 17. Interlinked projects : Yes, the quarry is interlinked with a crusher unit within the complex. 18. Whether separate application of : No, for crusher unit no Environment Clearance is interlinked project has been required. submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission : Not applicable
20. If no, reason : Not applicable
21. Whether the proposal involves : approval / Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (Conservation) Not Applicable Act, (1980)? (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? Not Applicable (c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991? Not Applicable
22. Whether there is any : The following Govt. Orders / Policies are to be followed:- Government Order/Policy ‹ Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967. relevant/relating to the site: ‹ Mines Act, 1952 ‹ Explosive Rules, 2008 ‹ Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 ‹ Central Ground Water Authority ‹ Water Pollution (Prevention & Control) Act, 1974 ‹ Air Pollution (Prevention & Control) Act, 1981 ‹ Environment Protection Act, 1986
10 ‹ EIA Notification, 2006 / 2009 ‹ The Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas (Amendment) Act, 2007.
23. Forest land involved (hectare) : No
24. Whether there is any litigation : No litigation is pending against the lease area/ applicant pending against the project of this lease area in any court of law to the best of and/or land in which the project knowledge. is proposed to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case No. (c) Orders/directions of the court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. 25. Expected cost of the project : Rs. 2 Crore
*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.,)
II Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities No. confirmation No /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
11 1.1 Permanent or temporary change Yes Land use: - The land use classification as per on land use, land cover or revenue records is rock area with private land. topography including increase in The mining activity will have localized impact intensity of land use (with and create physical change in the existing respect to local land use plan) environment due to the change in the existing land use. At the end of life of mine, the excavated pit will be backfilled and reclaimed and rehabilitated by plantation leaving no void.
Topography and drainage: - The topography of the lease area is hilly. The highest elevation of the lease area is 188 m MSL and lowest is 128 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the lease area is towards east. Vegetation: - Part of the proposed land is already under mining and there is no vegetation in that area. The remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees, climbers, grass, shrubs, herbs etc.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, Yes Part of the proposed land is already under vegetation and buildings? mining and there is no vegetation in that area. The remaining land in the proposed land is mostly covered with native trees, climbers, grass, shrubs, herbs etc.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The new land use pattern will be as follows as per the different stages during the life of mine. Sl.No. Land Use Category Pre-operational Operational Post- Operational (Ha) (Ha.) (Ha.)
1. Top Soil Dump Nil Nil Nil
2. Over Burden Nil Nil Nil
3. Excavation (voids only) 0.5518 1.3488 Nil
4. Road 0.07 0.07 0.07
5. Built up area Nil Nil Nil
6. Township area Nil Nil Nil
7. Afforestation(Greenbelt Nil 0.4774 0.4774 area)
12 8. Reclamation (backfilled) Nil Nil 1.3488(Backfilled with Plantation)
9. Mineral Storage Nil Nil Nil
10. Processing Nil Nil Nil
11. Drainage / pond Nil Nil Nil
12. Undisturbed area 2.6982 1.4238 1.4238
TOTAL 3.32 3.32 3.32
1.4 Pre-construction investigations No Not applicable e.g. bore holes, soil testing? 1.5 Construction works? No Facilities like site office, labour quarters, crusher and magazine area are already available within the complex but outside the proposed lease area. 1.6 Demolition works? No Not applicable 1.7 Temporary sites used for No Not applicable construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, Yes The proposed project activity involves structures or earthworks including excavation. At the end of life of mine, excavated linear structures, cut and fill or pit will be backfilled and reclaimed and excavations. rehabilitated by plantation leaving no void. It is estimated that around 7,843 cu. m. of top soil will be generated from the proposed pit, which will be properly stacked and will be utilized for plantation over the reclaimed areas. It is also estimated that around 4,805 cu. m. of OB is generated which will be utilized in developing internal roads and at the end use the same will be used as soil base for reclamation.
1.9 Underground works including No There will be no underground mining activities. mining or tunneling? The mining will be done by open cast semi- mechanized method of mining.
13 1.10 Reclamation works? Yes The proposed project activity involves excavation. At the end of life of mine, excavated pit will be backfilled and reclaimed and rehabilitated by plantation leaving no void.
1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing Yes The mining will be done by open cast semi- processes? mechanized method of mining. The bench height and width will be proposed 5 m. Drilling and blasting operation will be taken up suitably. Excavated material is transported to the crusher proposed to be located within the complex for further processing. The ultimate depth of the mine workings is estimated to be 128 m MSL. 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or Yes The finished material i.e., aggregates/ sand will materials? be stored in a stockyard with the complex but outside the proposed lease area
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal Yes Solid Waste of solid waste or liquid effluents? A total quantity of 7,843 cu.m. of topsoil and 4,805 cu.m of over burden will be removed during the mining operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. OB will be utilized for laying internal haul road and will form base in reclamation / plantation. Liquid Effluent The sewage to a tune of 0.8 KLD generated from the mine office will be diverted to the septic tank followed by soak pit.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of Yes Labour quarters are available within the complex operational workers? but outside the proposed lease area.
14 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic Yes For the purposes of mining activities, existing during construction or operation? roads are sufficient. However, haul road will be suitably developed within the proposed area.
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or Yes For the purposes of mining activities, existing other transport infrastructure roads are sufficient. However, haul road will be including new or altered routes suitably developed within the proposed area. and stations, ports, airports etc?
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No Not Applicable transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?
1.20 New or diverted transmission No Not Applicable lines or pipelines?
1.21 Impoundment, damming, Yes The run-off from the lease area will be suitably culverting, realignment or other collected through channels and will be stored in changes to the hydrology of storm water pond for further utilization in Mine/ watercourses or aquifers? Crusher unit. However, all measures will be taken not to disturb the natural drainage system of the surrounding area 1.22 Stream crossings? No Not applicable 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water Yes The water to a tune of 1 KLD will be drawn from from ground or surface waters? the wells for domestic purpose 1.24 Change in water bodies or the No There will be no change in water bodies. The land surface affecting drainage or change in the land surface due to mining will not run -off? affect the surface drainage or run off. 1.25 Transport of personnel or Yes Vehicles will be engaged for mineral and materials for construction, material transport. About 20 trips of 15 T operation or decommissioning? capacity will be utilized for transporting the mineral on daily basis. 1.26 Long-term dismantling or Yes At the end of life of mine, excavated pit will be decommissioning or restoration backfilled and reclaimed and rehabilitated by works? plantation with native species so as to restore the natural eco-system.
15 1.27 Ongoing activity during Yes At the end of life of mine, reclamation of the area decommissioning which could will be carried out. Suitable plantation with have an impact on the shrubs, herbs & trees will be done as a part of environment? eco-restoration work. 1.28 Influx of people to an area in Yes Due to the mining activity and due to the either temporarily or attached ancillary unit, there will be workers permanently? attracted to the project area. It is proposed to employ 14 persons in the project. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic Yes Due to the mining activities, there will be loss of diversity? some native species and vegetation. However, some of these species will be planted at the end use for eco-restoration. 1.31 Any other actions? No Nil 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):- Information/ checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities confirmation No /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or Yes The lease area consists of 3.32 ha which is agricultural land (ha) private land and present land use is rocky land with quarrying activities and plantation.
2.2 Water (expected source & Yes The daily water demand will be only 15 KLD. competing users) unit: KLD Well water to meet the drinking water and other domestic water requirement of the workers and the staff. A storm water collection pond for meeting the water requirements of crusher and other dust separation systems.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes It is a mining project for excavation of building stone. Production will be 88,000 MTA. This is available in abundance in Kerala and some other states and is being used in construction of
16 roads and buildings. 2.4 Construction material – stone, No The existing infrastructure facilities like mine aggregates, sand / soil (expected office, labour shed, canteen, etc., within the source – MT) complex will be utilized.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and Yes Electricity:- fuels (source, competing users) The total power requirement will be 75 kW, Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) which will be drawn from diesel engine. Fuel Quantity – 16 to 20 lt/ hr.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use No Not Applicable appropriate standard units) 3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, Yes Ammonium Nitrate mixture which is an explosive which are hazardous (as per substance and is hazardous. Also the detonators MSIHC rules) to human health or used for blasting is a hazardous chemical. the environment (flora, fauna, However, a limited quantity in compliance with and water supplies) Explosives Act will be stored in the magazine for safety of the workers.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of No Not applicable disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. Yes The exiting project will directly/ indirectly develop by changing living conditions? the area by providing employment opportunities. With the proposed development in and around the area there will be many supporting facilities/ infrastructure eventually leading to the development of the area.
17 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who Yes The nearest house is located at 206 m, SE from could be affected by the project the proposed quarry. All necessary measures e.g. hospital patients, children, will be taken to operate the mine in compliance the elderly etc., with air, water, noise and vibration standards from time to time.
3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable
4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes About 7,843 cu.m of top soil is estimated from the proposed mine. The top soil excavated from the quarry will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation. About 4,805 cu.m of OB will be generated and utilized for laying internal haul road and will form soil base in reclamation/ plantation. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or Yes The municipal solid waste generated from the commercial wastes) labour quarter will be suitably disposed along with reclamation or back filling. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Yes Negligible in quantity like used oil which will be Hazardous Waste Management disposed to the local recyclers. Rules)
4.4 Other industrial process wastes. No Not applicable
4.5 Surplus product. No Not applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge Yes The sludge generated from the septic tank on a from effluent treatment. periodical basis will be dried and will be used as manure in plantation.
4.7 Construction or demolition No Not applicable wastes. 4.8 Redundant machinery or No Not applicable equipment.
18 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No Not applicable materials. 4.10 Agricultural wastes. Yes Due to the clearing of existing land, agricultural waste would be generated and will be suitably disposed. 4.11 Other solid wastes. No Not applicable 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S. Information/ Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of Yes Diesel engine emissions (stationary) are given fossil fuels from stationary or below:- mobile sources. Parameter Emission rate PM 0.3 in g/ KW-hr
NOx 9.2 in g/ KW-hr CO 3.5 in g/ KW-hr HC 1.3 in g/ KW-hr All measures will be taken to restrict the emission within CPCB norms.
Transportation
Movement of vehicles like dumpers, trucks, tankers etc. will also generate dust. The transportation activities on unpaved area results in fugitive emissions to the tune of 1.261 kg/
VkmT for PM10 and 0.126 kg/ VkmT for PM2.5. (Calculation based on USEPA- AP 42 series.). Gaseous Emission rate due to transportation
CO 5.45 g/kWh HC 0.78 g/kWh NOx 5.0 g/kWh
19 5.2 Emissions from production Yes Dust is the main pollutant, which will be processes. generated mainly from mining activities (drilling, blasting and excavation) and vehicle movement. The different measures taken to control the dust emissions are given in PFR item no. 4.3 of the report.
5.3 Emissions from materials Yes There will be fugitive emissions generated handling including storage or during material handling, transportation, loading transport. and unloading etc. Regular water sprinkling on haul road will suppress the dust particles and prevent them from getting air-borne.
Transportation
Movement of vehicles like dumpers, trucks, tankers etc. will also generate dust. The transportation activities on unpaved area results in fugitive emissions to the tune of 1.261
kg/VkmT for PM10 and 0.126 kg/VkmT for PM2.5. (Calculation based on USEPA- AP 42 series.). Gaseous Emission rate due to transportation CO 5.45 g/kWh HC 0.78 g/kWh NOx 5.0 g/kWh 5.4 Emissions from construction No Not applicable activities including plant and equipment
5.5 Dust or odors from handling of Yes There will be fugitive emissions generated materials including construction during material handling, transportation, loading materials, sewage and waste. and unloading. All measures as explained in PFR item no. 4.3 will be taken up to control the dust. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of No Not applicable waste
20 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste No Not applicable in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other No Not applicable sources 6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat S. Information/ Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ No. confirmation No rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. Yes The noise generating equipments in the lease engines, ventilation plant, area are as under:- crushers S. No. List of equipments Range dB (A) 1. Excavator 95-100 2. Hydraulic Jack 95 -100 Hammer 3. Compressor 92-95 4. Trucks/ Tippers 84 -86 Source:-NIRM
Mitigation Measures
• Good and regular maintenance of machinery. • Plantation of green belt around the haul roads. • PPE’s will be provided. • 6.2 From industrial or similar No Not applicable processes 6.3 From construction or demolition No Not applicable 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Controlled Blasting (Milli second electric) technique will be adopted to restrict the PPV levels well below the DGMS standards of <15 mm/ sec at all times. The blasting will be done at designated hours i.e., 11:30 am, 2:30 pm & 4:00 pm. The various measures to be taken up are given in item no. 4.5 of the report.
21 6.5 From construction or operational Yes Due to vehicular traffic and material traffic transportation within the lease area, noise will be generated. However, the expected noise levels will be well maintained within the DGMS and CPCB norms. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable
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:- S. Information/ Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or No Not Applicable spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or No Not Applicable other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants No Not applicable emitted to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build No Not applicable up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project, which could affect human health or the environment.
S. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires Yes The explosives will be stored in the magazines etc. from storage, handling, use in an isolated place and the licensed person will or production of hazardous supervise/ control the blasting operations. 22 substances
8.2 From any other causes Yes The risks of accidents are envisaged due to the operation of equipments, failure of mine pit etc. Pit slope will be kept at 45°. Face slope will be kept at 70°. No loose stone or debris will be allowed to remain near the edges of excavation and along the sites of haul road. However, good safety practices will be adopted at the site. All precautionary measures will be adopted and use of protective equipments will be mandatory. However, to meet the minor incidences and accidents first aid measures at site will be provided. 8.3 Could the project be affected by Yes Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par natural disasters causing BMTPC, vulnerability atlas seismic zone of India environmental damage (e.g IS: 1893-2002. Floods, earthquakes, landslides, There is no history of flood, earthquake, cloud cloudburst etc)? burst and landslide reported so far.
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 S. Information/ Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of Yes The proposed project will directly/ indirectly supporting cities, ancillary develop the area by providing employment development or development opportunities. With the proposed development in stimulated by the project which and around the area there will be many could have impact on the supporting facilities/ infrastructure eventually environment e.g.: leading to the development of the area. • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
23 • housing development • extractive industries • supply industries • other
9.2 Land to after use of the site, Yes The land used will be fully reclaimed and which could have an impact on rehabilitated by backfilling the pits and environment. plantation. Plantation and afforestation will add to the improvement in environment and aesthetic beauty of the area. 9.3 Set a precedent for later Yes There will be other ancillary developments which developments. spring up due to the coming of the project, resulting in setting a precedent for later development. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to No Not applicable proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects. III Environmental Sensitivity S. Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 km) No. Identity proposed project location boundary 1 Areas protected under international None None within 15 km conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or Water Achankovil River, 6 km., NE sensitive for ecological reasons - bodies Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, important None None within 15 km or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging,
24 resting, over wintering, migration.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or Water Achankovil River, 6 km., NE underground waters bodies
5 State, National boundaries None None within 15 km. 6 Routes or facilities used by the public Religious Church – St.Mary’s Orthdox Church for access to recreation or other places Chappel, 2 km, W tourist, pilgrim areas Temple – Achan Kovil Temple, 2.5 km., W
Mosque - Juma Masjid, Koodal at 3 Km, SW
7 Defense installations None None within 15 km. 8 Densely populated or built-up area Town & Pathanapuram 12 km., S and the house nearest house is at 206 m, SE 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man- Govt. Nearest Hospital :- made land uses (hospitals, Hospital & Koodal, 3 km, SW schools, places of worship, School Nearest School :- community facilities) Kalanjoor Govt. School, 5 km., SW 10 Areas containing important, high None None within 15 km. quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to pollution None None within 15 km. or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard Earth Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone which could cause the project to Quake as par BMTPC, Vulnerability atlas present environmental problems Zone Seismic zone of India IS: 1893-2002. (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)
25 “ I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosure are true to best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and I am information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.”
Signature of Name of Applicant
Place :Pathanamthitta
26 QUESTIONAIRE FOR MINING PROJECTS S. No. Particulars Details 1. About the proposal a. Name and Address of the Mr. J. BINUMON Proponent Udaya Bhavan, Sooranadu P.O., Kottarakara, Kollam-690522 Mobile: 9846273637 [email protected] b. Location and Specifications The proposed Stone Quarry (Minor Mineral) site of Mr. J. Binumon is situated at Survey No. 351/1, 351/2, 351/3-1, 351/4 Village- Koodal, Taluk - Konni, District - Pathanamthitta, State- Kerala for an area 3.32 hectares. The geographical location of the mine with respect to the pillar boundary of the lease area is given below:- Latitude (N) 09°09'5.20" to 09009’7.49” Longitude (E) 76052’28.46” to 76052’31.22”
c. Social Infrastructure around the Nearest School Kalanjoor Govt. School, 5 project site (School, Hospital, km., SW Residences, Police Station, Fire Nearest Hospital Koodal, 3 km, SW Station, Ambulance etc.) Nearest Residence 206 m, SE Nearest Police Station Pathanapuram, 10 km, S Nearest Fire Station Pathanapuram, 10 km, S Nearest Ambulance Pathanapuram, 10 km, S
d. Distance from the site to the nearest As under:- i. Water Bodies Achankovil River, 6 km., NE ii. Religious places like church, temple Church – St.Mary’s Orthdox Church Chappel, 2 km, W mosque etc. Temple – Achan Kovil Temple, 2.5 km., W Mosque - Juma Masjid, Koodal at 3 Km, SW iii. Sensitive ecosystems like Wildlife Wildlife Sanctuaries – None within study area Sanctuaries, Reserve Forests, Reserve Forests – Konni at 15 km, N Biosphere Reserves, Human Inhabitation
27 iv. Any electrical installations/ micro Electrical HT Line – None within 500 m. Wave station/ Defense Mobile tower – Koodal at 2 km, SW establishments etc. Defense Establishment – None within the study area a. Storage/ Safety of explosives Within the complex b. Fire and safety precautions Within the complex c. First Aid Within the complex d. No. of laborers to be employed at a 14 persons time and their safety e. Access road and width to the plot 8 m, tarred road, SE f. Whether public or private & Private owned land Ownership 2. About the Mining Area a. Total Reserve Mineable – 4,38,605 MT Geological – 10,16,190 MT b. Contour Map Ref. Fig. 2.3.1of PFR/EMP c. Sectional map showing overburdens Ref. Fig. 2.6.1 of PFR/EMP (Average)
d. Geology of the area (Secondary Ref. Item no. 2.4 of PFR/EMP data) e. Hydrology indicating water bodies Ref. Item 2.1 & 3.2.1of PFR/EMP and ground water conditions (secondary data)
f. 500m radius map showing the Ref. Fig. 4.2.1 of PFR/EMP infrastructure g. Land use pattern As under:-
28 Sl.No. Land Use Category Pre-operational Operational Post- Operational (Ha) (Ha.) (Ha.) 1. Top Soil Dump Nil Nil Nil 2. Over Burden Nil Nil Nil 3. Excavation (voids only) 0.5518 1.3488 Nil 4. Road 0.07 0.07 0.07 5. Built up area Nil Nil Nil 6. Township area Nil Nil Nil 7. Afforestation Nil 0.4774 0.4774 8. Reclamation (backfilled) Nil Nil 1.3488(Backfilled with Plantation) 9. Mineral Storage Nil Nil Nil 10. Processing Nil Nil Nil 11. Drainage / pond Nil Nil Nil 12. Undisturbed area 2.6982 1.4238 1.4238 TOTAL 3.32 3.32 3.32
h. Baseline data of the environmental Given in Pre-feasibility Report in section 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 quality parameters 3.4 and 3.5 i. Biodiversity of the area specifying Given in Pre-feasibility Report in section 3.4. endemic and endangered species. 3. About the Mining Activities a. Drawings indicating different Ref. Fig. 2.4.1 of PFR/EMP facilities including Reduced Level (RL) b. Details of method of working with The proposed mining operations will be carried out by phasing of activities, height and open cast semi-mechanized method. The salient width of benches features of proposed mining method are:-
29 ‹ The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5.0 m. ‹ The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing of 2.5 m thick. ‹ The exploitation of mineral is being done up to 128 m MSL in conceptual phase. ‹ Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 45° from vertical. ‹ Haul road will be developed up to point of loading. ‹ Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to destination will be by tippers/trucks (15T capacity). c. Details of drilling, blasting Ref. Item no. 2.6.5 & 2.6.6of PFR/EMP explosives d. Transportation of material with route Ref. Fig. 2.3.1of PFR/EMP e. Details of over burden (OB) removal Ref. Item no. 4.6 of PFR/EMP and stacking f. Plan for managing storm water Ref. Item no. 4.2 of EMP/EMP g. Plan for power supply and water Power: - The total power requirement will be 75 kW, supply which will be drawn from diesel engine. Water: - The water required will be sourced from the well water/ storm water pond. h. Plan for labour and safety in the Ref. Item no. 4.11 & 4.12 of PFR/EMP mining area i. Plan for managing dust, noise, silt Ref. section 4.0 EMP of PFR/EMP and other pollutants. 4. About the post mine plans a. Plan for green belt and fencing Ref. 4.8 of PFR/EMP b. Periodic monitoring of Ref. Item 4.13 of PFR/EMP environmental quality and management c. Mine Closure Plan – Demolition of Ref. Item no. 4.9 of PFR/EMP structure, removal of deleterious material and restoration of land for
30 sustainable practices 5. About the Social Obligations a. Mitigation measures to reduce Ref. Section 4 of PFR/EMP hazardous conditions and hardship to local inhabitants b. Addressing concerns of local Ref.4.7 of PFR/EMP inhabitants like health, water, employment, resettlement/ rehabilitation c. Compensation for loss of land, No R & R issues crops and other adverse impacts on account of mining d. Specific measures for Corporate Ref. Item no. 4.7 of PFR/EMP Social Responsibility with success indicators
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