Applied Area for Gravel

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REPORT

APPLIED AREA FOR GRAVEL

Survey No: 162/2, 162/3, Village: Thotapalli, Mandal: Agiripalli District: Krishna, State: Andhra Pradesh

AREA OF MINING LEASE – 0.838 Ha

For

8680 m3/ANNUM OF GRAVEL PRODUCTION

Sri M.SRINIVASA RAO. Gravel Quarry, Sy. No:162/2,162/3, Thotapalli (V), Agiripalli (M), Krishna District, A.P. EMP Report

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Sri M. Srinivasa Rao filed an application for grant of Quarry lease for Gravel over an extent of 1.133 ha in Sy. No.162/2 & 162/3 of Thotapalli Village, Agiripalli Mandal, Krishna District in favour of Sri M. Srinivasa Rao for a period of 5 years.

The Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, Vijayawada vide Lr. No. 4606/Q/2016 dated 09.02.2017 has submitted proposals on the application duly recommending for grant of quarry lease.

After careful examination of the proposals of the Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, the Deputy Director of Mines & Geology vide Notice no.339/Q3/2016 dated 02.03.2017 has agreed in principle to grant a Quarry Lease for Gravel, over an area of 0.838 Ha in Sy. No.162/2 & 162/3 of Thotapalli village, Agiripalli Mandal, Krishna District for a period of 3 years in favour of Sri M. Srinivasa Rao subject to the submission of approved mining plan as required under Rule 7A (i) of APMMC Rules,1966 along with Environmental Clearance as per EIA Notification S. O.No.1533 (E) dated 14.09.2006 and CFE,CFO from APPCB. (Annexure-I)

Sri M. Srinivasa Rao has approached M/s. B.S.Envi-Tech (P) Ltd. vide Regn. No. RQP/HYD/243/2005/B to preparation of Mining Plan in the above mentioned area. Accordingly this mining plan is prepared as per guidelines issued in Form-T in G.O.Ms No.56 Industries & Commerce (M.II) Department, dated 30.04.2016 under Amended Rule 7A of APMMC Rules 1966 and Progressive Mine Closure Plan under Rule 23(B) of MCDR1988 and submitted to the Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Kakinada for approval.

The subject report presents the Environment Management Plan detailing themeasures proposed to be implemented by Sri M. Srinivasa Rao.

Brief Description of the Nature of the Project.

Project is Gravel Quarry located in an area of 0.838 Ha. Gravel Quarry of 8680 m3/Annum is produced by means of conventional method of opencast mining through drilling, blasting, loading and shifting through dumpers/tippers before crushed. The cost of the Project is Rs.10/- Lakhs.

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2.0 LOCATION OF THE QUARRY AREA:

M/s. M. Srinivasa Rao – 0.838 Ha is located at Sy. No:162/2,162/3, of Thotapalli Village, Agiripalli Mandal, Krishna District, A.P.

The Quarry Lease Area is a part of the Survey of India Toposheet No. 64/D/14. The site falls between A) 16°38'04.90"N - 80°46'20.80"E, B) 16°38'05.77"N - 80°46'21.58"E, C) 16°38'06.58"N - 80°46'22.42"E, D) 16°38'05.96"N - 80°46'23.91"E, E) 16°38'04.98"N - 80°46'23.55"E, F) 16°38'03.63"N - 80°46'27.23"E, G) 16°38'03.43"N - 80°46'28.67"E, H) 16°38'02.60"N - 80°46'28.28"E, I) 16°38'02.05"N - 80°46'26.91"E, North latitude and East Longitude with an average altitude of 71 m above MSL.

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

Nearest railway line connecting Vijayawada - Rajahmundry of South Central Railway line, at a distance of 8.9 km to S direction from the Quarry Lease Area. Key map showing the location of various features around the Quarry Lease Area is shown in Fig – 2.

Nuzividu is major town at a distance of 18.0 km in NNE direction.

The National Highway (NH-5) (Renamed to NH-16) connecting Vijayawada – Eluru at a distance of about 10.5 km in SE direction, The State Highway (SH-221) connecting from Kondapalli – Jagdalpur is at distance of 18.7 km in WNW direction. The nearest railway station is Gannavaram RS at 8.9 km in SE direction.

There are no wild life sanctuaries, national parks, elephant/tiger reserves within 10km radius of the study area.

Nearest Settlements from the Quarry Lease Area

 Krotta Malapalle – 0.3 km - S  Thotapalle – 1.5 km- NE  Malapalle – 2.5 km – W  Kesanapalli – 2.7 km - W

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Nearest Reserved Forests from the Quarry Lease Area

 Adavinekkalam RF – 8.3 km – WSW  Adavinekkalam Extension RF – 5.2 km – WNW  Gannavaram RF – 10.6 km – NW

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

2.1 Topography:

The topography of the ML area varies from 67 to 73 m RL with surface relief of 6 m. The general slope of the terrain is towards South East. Locally the applied area is called as Meraka Polam. Topographically the applied area is a plain land located in between the small hillocks in North East and West Side.

With near-by Standard bench mark as basis, a temporary bench mark was set up at the boundary pillar no “A”, which is at 73.2m RL, on whose basis the GPS coordinates of all the four corners of the lease area were arrived.

2.2 Geology and Exploration

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

The Eastern Ghats Supergroup comprising Khondalite and Charnockite Groups is exposed in the central part of the upland area. The Khondalite Group of rocks are seen as prominent hill ranges (strike ridges) south of Vijayawada, extending towards north and northeast. They consist of quartz, k-feldspar, garnet sillimanite, graphite, with or without corundum. In the northeastern part, a number of calc granulite and quartzite bands are present, within khondalite.

Geologically the area belongs to Khondalite group of Easternghat Super Group of Archean Rocks.

The predominant soils in the district are black cotton soils/deltaic soils, red loamy soils and sandy soils. Red clayey soils with sandy

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TABLE – 1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE QUARRY LEASE AREA Feature Details Altitude 71 m above MSL A) 16°38'04.90"N - 80°46'20.80"E B) 16°38'05.77"N - 80°46'21.58"E C) 16°38'06.58"N - 80°46'22.42"E D) 16°38'05.96"N - 80°46'23.91"E Latitude & Longitude E) 16°38'04.98"N - 80°46'23.55"E F) 16°38'03.63"N - 80°46'27.23"E G) 16°38'03.43"N - 80°46'28.67"E H) 16°38'02.60"N - 80°46'28.28"E I) 16°38'02.05"N - 80°46'26.91"E Village, Tehsil, District, State Sy. No:162/2,162/3, of Thotapalli Village, Agiripalli Mandal, Krishna District, A.P. Area 0.838 Ha District Head Quarters Machilipatnam – 62.5 km - SE IMD Station Gannavaram – 11.2 – SE Max. Temp., oC 47.6 Min. Temp., oC 13.0 Relative Humidity,% 45-82 Annual rainfall, 998.2 mm Topography Plain Soil Type Hilly Terrain Kumpini Vagu– 2.2 km – NE Tadi Vagu – 7.8 km – ENE Nearest Water Bodies Brahmayyalingam Lake – 0.9 km – E Chimala Vagu – 2.1 km - SE Nearest Highway The National Highway (NH-5) connecting Vijayawada-Eluru at a distance of about 10.5 km in SE direction. The State Highway (NH-221) connecting from Kondapalli – Jagdalpur is at distance of 18.7 km in WNW direction. Nearest Railway Station Gannavaram – 8.9 km - SE Nearest Industries None within 10 km radius Nearest Village Totapalle – 1.5 Km – NE Krotta Malapalle – 0.3 km – S Kanasanipalli – 2.7 km - W Malapalle – 2.5 km – W Nearest Town Nuzividu – 18.0 km. - NNE Inter State Boundary Andhra Pradesh – Telangana – 74.0 km – WNW Nearest Air port Gannavaram ( Vijayawada ) – 12.0 km - SSE Bird Sanctuary/National Parks None within 10 km radius Adavinekkalam RF – 8.3 km – WSW Nearest Forest Adavinekkalam Extension RF – 5.2 km – WNW Gannavaram RF – 10.6 km – NW Historical places None within 10 km radius *All distances mentioned in the above table are aerial distances

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loam to clayey loam in texture and occur in the northern part of the district. The deltaic alluvium is grey brown to black in colour with fine to medium texture and poorly permeable. They are fertile soils. The coastal sandy soils occur all along the coast, highly porous and lack of binding material.

b. Detailed description of geology of lease area

Local Geology:

Locally the applied area is called as Meraka Polam. The applied area is a plain land located in between the small hillocks in Nortth East and West side.

There is a thick bed of gravel available in this area, which is derived from insitu rocks. As observed from adjacent pits, the available Gravel in the area is in red to brown colour and it is udeful for filling purpose only.

2.3RESERVES AND LIFE OF THE MINE

Geological exploration is not required in the present quarry, as the rock is totally exposed at various depths when seen from the cross section of cutting.

The whole area is filled with rock and the total material exposed is considered as UNFC 111, 211 & 221 category.

RESERVES Total Geological Reserves (A) 50280 cu.m Reserves Blocked under 7.5m buffer 24240 zone (B) Total Mineable Reserves (A-B) 26040 cu.m Annual Production 8680 cu.m

The geological reserves in this quarry are totally mineable reserves,

Basis of assigning UNFC Classification; The Probable reserves were assigned the G2 category (121), as is evident and seen that the gravel material exists. The blocked reserves were assigned 221 for the material blocked under benches and in 7.5m lease boundary. At the average production rate of 8680 cu.m per annum of production, the

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mine can be run for 3 years. The maximum production that can be achieved in a year is 8682 cu.m.

3.0 Mining Methodology

Gravel in the applied area is excavated by conventional method of opencast mining through Excavating, loading and shifting through dumpers/tippers.

Extent of Mechanization:

A standard equipment selection has been made in respect of major earth moving machines consisting of 0.9m3 hydraulic excavators, 03 cu.mTippers.

Excavator of 0.9m3 capacity is utilized for excavation & loading Tipper/trucks/03 cu.mTippers capacity are used for transportation.

Transportation: Gravel excavated from the applied area will be transported through tippers. During transportation overfilling of trucks and consequent spillage of materials on the roads will be avoided by covering tarpaulin in the loaded trucks.

List of Machinery/Equipment Proposed: The nature and quantity of machinery required for excavation the production capacity of the applied area. However, the machines used are as follows:

LIST OF MACHINERY Name of the Purpose Capacity Nos. Machine

Excavator Excavation and loading 0.9m3 1

Tippers/Dumpers Transporting 10 m3 4 Water tanker Dust suppression 5Kl 1

Time Schedule: Total working days are 250 days in a year. Number of shift per day is 01 (One). The working hour in a shift is 8.00 hours.

Working Plan: The maximum production of gravel from this applied area is 8682 cu.m/annum

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3.2 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

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

Land Use Pattern

The mining lease area is 0.838 Ha. in the next three years 0.414 Ha will be excavated. By the end of life of mine 0.414 Ha will be excavated. The excavated area will be reclaimed by afforestation.

3.3 Water Regime:

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

3.4 Flora and Fauna:

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

3.5 Quality of Air, Water and Ambient Noise Level:

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

3.6 Climatic Conditions:

The applied lease area is situated, which has hot climates. During summer (March to mid-June) season the mercury touches 46°C and during winter nights it dips to 10°C. The predominant wind directions are SW and NE and wind speeds reach 15Kms/hour. The area experiences more than 10 sunshine hours per day for most part of the year.

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3.7 Human settlements

Human settlements within 5 km of the quarry are given below: Village Population Thotapalli 1673 Kanasanipalli 1956 (Source:www.censusindia.gov.in) 3.8 Public buildings

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

Sanctuaries/ eco-sensitive areas

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

4.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT

(a) Land Area.

The mining lease area is 0.838 Ha. in the next three years 0.414 Ha will be excavated. By the end of life of mine 0.414 Ha will be excavated. The excavated area will be reclaimed by afforestation.

(b) Air Quality

The project includes various quarrying operations involving

· development of benches, · approach roads, · excavation and · transportation

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

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Earth Moving Machinery like excavator, tippers, dozer and other transport vehicles will emit gaseous pollutants mainly CO and NOx. The generation of dust is anticipated from various area activities i.e., loading, unloading, and other activities related to area.

The increment in the fugitive emissions will be due to material handling and transportation activity. These will be restricted to the lease area only, by adopting water sprinkling, which will be practiced at the area site to control air pollution load. When the mines are under closure, the following is the ambient air quality.

AAQ monitoring Station VALUES (ug/M3) No. Locations PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX 1. Mine Site 50.3 12.5 6.8 9.3 2. Thotapalle 52.6 14.9 7.6 9.9

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

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

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Annual* 50 µg/m3 24 hours** 80 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Annual* 40 µg/m3 24 hours** 80 Particulate Matter (size Annual* 60 less than 10 µm) or PM10 24 hours** 100 µg/m3 Particulate Matter (size Annual* 40 less than 2.5 µm) or 24 hours** 60 PM2.5 µg/m3

Dust levels will be higher within the active operational areas (quarry area) due to blasting and transportation. However, in the buffer zone it is not likely to be affected by dust problems, when proper dust suppression measures are taken.

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Air Quality Management

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

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

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

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

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

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

WATER BALANCE (m3/day) Requirement Loss Wastewater Dust suppression 3 3 - Greenbelt 3 3 - Drinking Water 2 0.4 1.6 Total 8 6.4 1.6

Surface Water

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

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

Ground Water

Ground water pollution can take place only if the area rejects contain toxic substances, which get leached by the precipitation water and

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percolate to the ground water table thus polluting it. Any nearby wells or other sources of water can be rendered unfit for drinking and even for industrial use.

The general ground level in the applied area is 73 mRL. Water table in the area measured at nearest habitation is about 15 m below ground level. Ultimate area depth will be limited to 6m ground level. The area workings will not intersect ground water table.

Water Pollution Control Measures

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

 No wastewater will be generated during lease operation.

(d) Noise Levels

Noise generation is from operations at lease area development, excavation and transportation of gravel.

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

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

Noise Control Measures

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

• Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals will be done. • Green Belt and Plantation will be developed wherever possible

f. Acid Mine drainage

There is no possibility of acid mine drainage

g. Surface Subsidence

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

h. Socio economics

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

i. Historical Monuments

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

DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RISK ASSESSMENT

When the accident takes place while carrying out the mining activity, immediately, First Aid will be done at the mine site itself. If it is a minor, the treatment will be done at Site. If, any major accident, the person will be shifted to Nuzividu (18.5 km) where all medical facilities are available. The Site –in-charge will take care of all statutory requirements if any disaster occurs in the mine. The address and Mobile no. of the person who will attend during the disaster management is given below Address: Sri M. Srinivasa Rao, S/o Satyanarayana, D.No.2-82, Thotapalli Village, Agiripalli Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh

4.1 POST PROJECT MONITORING

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

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4.2 Monitoring Strategy

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

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

· Air pollution and meteorological aspects. · Water and waste water quality. · Noise levels. · Soil characteristics. · Ecological preservation and up-gradation.

Locations and frequency of monitoring will be as per the guidelines of Andhra Pradesh pollution control board and MOEF/SEIAA.

4.3 Ambient Air Monitoring

As per MOEF& CC there is a need to identify 3 ambient air stations at 120° angle keeping the main source in the center. The ground level concentrations of suspended particulate, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the ambient air outside the project boundaries and in the adjoining villages will be monitored at regular intervals. Any deviation from predicted/'expected values will be investigated and necessary action will be taken.

4.4 Noise Monitoring

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

Monitoring noise levels is essential to assess the efficacy of maintenance of schedules undertaken to reduce noise levels and noise

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

4.5 Monitoring of Water Quality

Ground water near the project site will be routinely tested for its quality. No contamination of ground water and surface water is expected. However these waters will be periodically tested for any change of water quality.

The effluents coming out of the process should be monitored regularly. Ground water is recommended to be monitored in at least two villages in the direction of ground water flow to keep surveillance on the ground water quality.

4.6 Reclamation

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

4.7 Site Services

All required infrastructure for the mining activities will be provided. Following facilities in common will be provided for the smooth working of the quarries:-  Quarry office  First aid room  Store facility  Toilet facility  Drinking water facilities · Rest shelters

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4.8 Budget for Environmental Protection Measures

A budget of Rs 2.0 Lakhs/- is earmarked for Environmental Protection Measures Capital Recurring Cost Cost/annum 1 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Dust Masks & Cloth - 10,000 Air Pollution Monitoring - 40,000 Gunny bags for covering the surface of - 1000 jackhammer holes Water Tanker for dust suppression 50,000 1,00,000 Total (A) 50,000 1,51,000 2 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Ear Plug - 10,000 Noise Pollution Monitoring - 2,500 Total (B) - 12,500 3 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Check dam 30,000 Garland drain 40,000 Monitoring of water samples along with - 5,000 ground water levels Total (C) 70,000 5,000 4 LAND MANAGEMENT MEASURES Greenbelt development 80,000 50,000 Total (D) 5 SOCIAL WELFARE MEASURES - 50,000 6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES Personnel protection - 10,000 Medical Checkup - 71,500 Total (E) - 81,500 Grand Total (A+B+C+D+E) 2,00,000 3,00,000

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B.S. Envi-Tech (P) Ltd., Sec. PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

GRAVEL QUARRY Sri M.SRINIVASA RAO 0.838 Ha (Non Forest)

Survey No: 162/2,162/3, Village: Thotapalli, Mandal: Agiripalli District: Krishna, State: Andhra Pradesh

FOR

8680 m3/Annum OF GRAVEL PRODUCTION 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Project Gravel Quarry of Sri M. Srinivasa Rao Gravel production : 8680 m3/Annum Mining Lease area: 0.838 Ha Location of the project Sy. No:162/2,162/3, Thotapalli (V), Agiripalli (M), Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Registered Office Sri. M. Srinivasa Rao , S/o Satyanarayana, D.No:2-82, Thotapalli (V), Agiripalli (M), Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Designation (Owner Lessee /Partner/ CEO Period of mining lease 3 Years Extent of Lease Area 0.838 Ha Present land use Total mining lease area is Government land 0.838 Ha Type of Activity Conventional method of opencast mining. Mineable reserves & life 8680 cu.m and 11 years of mine Waste generation No Waste generation from the mine. Conceptual landuse The excavated area will be reclaimed by afforestation/converting into water holding tank. Manpower Requirement About 15 persons will be employed in mine. Water requirement Water for the mining operations is purchased. Requirement – 8 m3/day. Total Project Cost 10Lakhs 2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION

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

The Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, Vijayawada vide Lr. No. 4606/Q/2016 dated 09.02.2017 has submitted proposals on the application duly recommending for grant of quarry lease.

Sri M. Srinivasa Rao has approached M/s. B.S.Envi-Tech (P) Ltd. vide Regn. No. RQP/HYD/243/2005/B to preparation of Mining Plan in the above mentioned area.

Accordingly this mining plan is prepared as per guidelines issued in Form-T in G.O.Ms No.56 Industries & Commerce (M.II) Department, dated 30.04.2016 under Amended Rule 7A of APMMC Rules 1966 and Progressive Mine Closure Plan under Rule 23(B) of MCDR1988 and submitted to the Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Kakinada for approval.

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

Project is Gravel Quarry located in an area of 0.838 Ha. Gravel mine of 8680 m3/Annum is produced by means of conventional method of opencast mining through drilling, blasting, loading and shifting through dumpers/tippers before crushed.

(iii) Need for the Project and its importance to the country. The newly formed Andhra Pradesh state Infrastructure Mission aims for the creation of a wellplanned and seamlessly integrated infrastructure within the State. Keeping in view of this, It is proposed to produce Gravel mine 8680 cu.m/Annum of Gravel. Gravel mine from subject mine which can be used to lay beds for roads and foundations; used on pathways and ornamental gardens. Smaller stones as well as lower-quality stones can also be used in cement and blacktop applications as it adds strength.

(iv) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) Due to Project. The direct employment potential of the project is 15 persons.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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

The proposal is for production of 8680 m3/Annum of Gravel from ML of 0.838 Ha adopting conventional method of opencast mining through drilling, blasting, loading and transportation through dumpers/tippers before crushed.

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

M/s. M. Srinivasa Rao – 0.838 Ha is located at Sy. No:162/2,162/3, of Thotapalli Village, Agiripalli Mandal, Krishna District, A.P.

Nuzividu is major town at a distance of 18.0 km in NNE direction.

The nearest railway station is Gannavaram RS at 8.9 km in SE direction.

There are no wild life sanctuaries, national parks, elephant/tiger reserves within 10km radius of the study area.

Nearest Settlements from the Quarry Lease Area

 Thotapalli – 1.5 km - NE  Krotta Malapalle – 0.3 km – S  Malapaiie – 2.7 km – W  Kanasanapalli – 2.7 km - W

Nearest Reserved Forests from the Quarry Lease Area

 Adavinekkalam RF – 8.3 km – WSW  Adavinekkalam Extension RF – 5.2 km – WNW  Gannavaram RF – 10.6 km – NW

Salient features of Quarry Lease Area are given in Table – 1 TABLE – 1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE QUARRY LEASE AREA Feature Details Altitude 71 m above MSL A) 16°38'04.90"N - 80°46'20.80"E B) 16°38'05.77"N - 80°46'21.58"E C) 16°38'06.58"N - 80°46'22.42"E D) 16°38'05.96"N - 80°46'23.91"E Latitude & Longitude E) 16°38'04.98"N - 80°46'23.55"E F) 16°38'03.63"N - 80°46'27.23"E G) 16°38'03.43"N - 80°46'28.67"E H) 16°38'02.60"N - 80°46'28.28"E I) 16°38'02.05"N - 80°46'26.91"E Village, Tehsil, District, State Sy. No:162/2,162/3, of Thotapalli Village, Agiripalli Mandal, Krishna District, A.P. Area 0.838 Ha District Head Quarters Machilipatnam– 62.5 km - SE IMD Station Gannavaram – 11.2 – SE Max. Temp., oC 47.6 Min. Temp., oC 13.0 Relative Humidity,% 45 - 82 Annual rainfall, 998.2 mm Topography Plain Soil Type Hilly Terrain Kumpini Vagu– 2.2 km – NE Tadi Vagu – 7.8 km – ENE Nearest Water Bodies Brahmayyalingam Lake – 0.9 km – E Chimala Vagu – 2.1 km - SE Nearest Highway The National Highway (NH-5) connecting Vijayawada-Eluru at a distance of about 10.5 km in SE direction. The State Highway (NH-221) connecting from Kondapalli – Jagdalpur is at distance of 18.7 km in WNW direction. Nearest Railway Station Gannavaram RS at 8.9 km in SE Nearest Industries None within 10 km radius Nearest Village Totapalle – 1.5 Km – NE Krotta Malapalle – 0.3 km – S Kanasanipalli – 2.7 km - W Malapalle – 2.5 km – W Nearest Town Guntur – 21.0 km - S Inter State Boundary Andhra Pradesh – Telangana – 74.0 km – WNW Nearest Air port Gannavaram ( Vijayawada ) – 12.0 km - SSE Bird Sanctuary/National Parks None Adavinekkalam RF – 8.3 km – WSW Nearest Forest Adavinekkalam Extension RF – 5.2 km – WNW Gannavaram RF – 10.6 km – NW Historical places None within 10 km radius *All distances mentioned in the above table are aerial distances (iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted.

MINES

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

(iv) Size or Magnitude of operation.

8680 m3/Annum of Gravel production.

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

The mining will be carriedout in an area of 0.838 Ha.

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

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

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

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

Agiripalli area is enriched with Stone which is hard in nature. Since the hill track is boulder in nature, jointed & fractured, about 90% of the total excavation will be subjected to drilling & blasting for loosening fragmentation for ease in production and remaining is excavated directly by the machine and 100 kg of explosive will be consumed. Powder factor is found to be 6t/kg of explosive. Magazine is available to store the blasting material. (vi) Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in project, if any, should be briefly outlined.

None

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

Water requirement is 8 m3/day (max) and the same is purchased from local sources

No Mining activity is involved during night times.

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

No Waste generation from the mine is expected.

4. SITE ANALYSIS

i) Connectivity

The National Highway (NH-5) (Renamed to NH-16) connecting Vijayawada – Eluru at a distance of about 10.5 km in SE direction, The State Highway (SH-221) connecting from Kondapalli – Jagdalpur is at distance of 18.7 km in WNW direction The nearest railway station is Gannavaram RS at 8.9 km in SE direction.

ii) Land Form, Land use and Land Ownership

Total mining lease area is Government land (0.838 Ha).

The total quarry lease area of 0.838 Ha comprises of Govt. waste land. There will be a permanent change of land use. The quarrying activity will leave excavated area part of which will be reclaimed by plantation/water reservoir based on the mining depth at conceptual stage

The mining is carried out in an area of 0.838 Ha. No Waste generation from the mine is expected. iii)Topography along with maps

The topography of the QL area varies from 38 to 68 m RL with surface relief of 30 m. The general slope of the terrain is towards North South.

The boundary Pillar – 10 (ABM) which is at 63.7 m RL

iv) Existing infrastructure

The National Highway (NH-5) (Renamed to NH-16) connecting Vijayawada – Eluru at a distance of about 10.5 km in SE direction, The State Highway (SH-221) connecting from Kondapalli – Jagdalpur is at distance of 18.7 km in WNW direction The nearest railway station is Gannavaram RS at 8.9 km in SE direction.

v) Soil Classification

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

vi) Climatic data from Secondary Sources

The temperature during summer touches 47.6°C with winter temperature of minimum of 13.0oC. The area receives an annual rainfall of 998.2 mm.

5. PLANNING BRIEF:

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

i) Population Projection:

Since there will not be any major influx of people from outside in this region because of the project, there will hardly be any increase of population. Most of the workers are people from surrounding villages only. A total of 15 persons will be employed for mining operations.

ii) Land Use Planning:

The mining will be carried out in an area of 0.838 Ha.

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

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

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

iv) Amenities /Facilities:

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

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE:

(i) Industrial

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

(ii) Residential

No residential facilities are proposed

(iii) Greenbelt

Green Belt and Plantation will be developed wherever possible

(iv) Social Infrastructure

About 15 persons are employed. (v) Connectivity

No new approach roads are planned.

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

Drinking water facility will be provided to workers.

(vii) Sewerage System

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

(viii) Solid Waste Management

No Solid Waste generation from the mining.

(ix) Power Requirement & Supply / Source.

Mining operations will not be carried during night times.

x) Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan

No R & R is involved

7. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

This is an operating mine.

8. PROJECT COST ESTIMATES

Capital Cost: 10Lakhs

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

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

This project will provide employment to 15 people.