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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR Amoch Marble Mines Village Amoch, Tehsil Bahoriband, District Katni (M.P.) AREA: 2.21 Hect. [Khasra No. 123 & 124 ] APPLICANT: M/s. KESRINANDAN MARBLES PVT. LTD. Office: Village- Amoch, Tehsil- Bahoriband, Distt.- Katni- 483501 (MP) Mobile No. 09993885595 E-mail : [email protected] :: Prepared by :: APEX MINTECH CONSULTANTS QCI-NABET Accredited organization An ISO-9001 &ISO-14001 certified 3, Dhebar Colony, Opposite ITI College Pratapnagar Udaipur – 313001 (Rajasthan) Telefax No. (0294) 2490760 (O) e-mail: [email protected] // 1 // 1. INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE APPLICANT: The mining lease in favour of M/S. Kesrinandan Marble Pvt. Ltd. near village Amoch, Tehsil Bahoriband, District Katni over an area of 2.21 hect. Initially, the quarry lease was sanctioned over an area of 2.21 ha. of Khasra no. 123 & 124 to the M/s Balaji Marble, Katni (MP) for the period of 10 years since 03/05/2003 to 02/05/2013. Further, lease has been transferred to present lessee, M/s Kesarinandan Marbles Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur on 20.01.2011 dated 10.11.2010. The renewal application was filed at mining office katni on 24.04.2012. The present report pertains to the proposal of M/s. Kesarinandan Marbles Pvt. Ltd. for Renewal of mining lease which was fall due on 23.11.2013 with increase in targeted production of Marble 30,400 TPA. The mine lease area is 2.21 ha. As per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification dated 14 th September 2006, the proposed project falls under Category 1 (a) B1. The EIA Report is required to get Environmental Clearance (EC) for the project from the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Bhopal. 2. LOCATION OF THE MINE: Amoch Marble mining lease having an area of 2.21 Hect., Tehsil Bahoriband, District Katni (M.P.) falls in G.T. Sheet No. 64 A/2 between the Latitude 23°35’26” N to 23°35’35” N and longitude 80°10’59” E to 80°11’09”E. 3. GEOLOGY: TOPOGRAPHY:- Topography of the sanctioned area is gently slope towards north to south west. The maximum elevation of the area is 420 mt. above MSL, located towards Northwest corner of the area. Lowest elevation of the area is 417 mt. above MSL located towards South of the area. Elevation difference between highest and lowest elevation is 3 mt. No major nala exist within the area. The surface is covered with soil having few outcrops exposures in the center and western part of the area. No tree is located within the area. // 2 // LOCAL GEOLOGY : The local geology follow the same trend of regional geology. Earlier this area was worked out by lessee himself. The pit- A is worked out up to depth of 23.0 m. depth and Bore hole was drilled upto depth of 5.0 m. deep in the center of pit A. Locally Marble exists within the area. In the center part of the area few exposures of marble is present and northeast of the Q.L. area is covered by soil. Marble of the area is white in color, massive and compact in nature, having bulk density 2.65 tonnes per cubic mt. At places, exposures of marble shows chemical weathering by iron leaching and shows ferruginous brownish color. The trend of rocks within the area is (N-80°W to S80°E) with 70° to 80° dip towards southeast. Thin layer of soil covers area. Thickness of soil varies from 1.10 mt. to 2.0 mt. for calculation purpose thickness of soil is taken 2.0 mt. 4. MINEABLE RESERVES: United Nations Frame UNFC code National Mineral Proposed equivalent Marble in work classification Inventory UNFC code for tonnes NMI/different studies/ Mining Plan Proved mineral 111 Proved 111 141845.0 reserves recoverable reserves Probable Mineral 121 & 122 Probable 121 + 122 13725.0 reserves recoverable reserves Feasibility Mineral 211 Proved & 211 - Resources probable conditional Pre feasibility 221 – 222 Probable and 221 + 222 615220.0 + Mineral resources possible 155198.0 conditional Measured Mineral 331 Proved 331 916542.0 resources Indicate mineral 332 Probable 332 292823.0 Resources Inferred Mineral 333 Possible 333 - reserves Reconnaissance 334 Prospective 334 - Mineral Resource // 3 // 5. Life of the mine a) Total mineable reserve 155570 Cu. mts. b) 17065 Cu. mts. Targeted Production c) Life of Mine a/b= 155570/ 17065 = 9.11 Years 6. The technology and process description: 1. Method of Mining: The system working in the marble quarry will be done by open cast method of Mechanized mining. The separate benches will be made, such as top soil, weathered rock and ore body. First to third year the working is proposed in the depth wise in the already developed pit-A. Fourth to fifth year will be excavated in the north of the pit-A all the weathered rock will be removed by using of excavator and tripper combination. The excavated weathered rock (3.0 m.) will be back filled the southern part of the area near to the barrier zone. The area will be selected in the strike of the rock and also making of gali (parallel to the strike) one face across the strike so the that three free faces will be made, i.e. top and two sides. Next step to put a drill hole will be done with two parallel vertical (Top0 hole as well as Two horizontal (Bottom) hole matched with the vertical hole, align the wire saw cutting machine first of all taking of bottom cut of insitu marble rock, then cut the both the vertical plane. Now the insitu marble rock will free from the all sides. The rock will be separated with the help of hydraulic jack and re-cutting started as the size is required (depending up on the block is free from joint or fracture. The block will be lifted from pit bottom to mines head /stockyard by the help of Crain / steel wire rope. // 4 // Salient features of the mine: Type of mine : Opencast mechanized Mine lease area : 2.21 Hectare Acquired land area : 2.21Hectare Mineable Reserve : 155570 M.T. Yearwise annual production : 30,400 M.T. Present surface pit : 421 mRL Present pit bottom : 400 mRL Ultimate depth of pit : 29 mbgl Bench height : 6.0 m. in pit Man power : 35 Source: Approved Mining Plan Drilling: The drilling is most important part for the marble block cutting. The drill hole will be done with two parallel vertical (Top ) hole as well as two horizontal (Bottom ) hole matched with the vertical hole, align the wire saw cutting machine first of all taking of bottom cut of in situ marble rock, then cut the both the vertical plane. Now the in situ marble rock will free from the all sides. The rock will be separated with the help of hydraulic jack and re- cutting started as the size is required. Loading: Loading of overburden will be done by excavator in the dumper. Loading of mineral Marble will be done in dumper by Derick crane. Blasting: Not Applicable // 5 // 7. STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE: The study has been done all around 10 km. from the mining lease. Basic Amenities: The nearest infrastructure facilities are available as: Police Station : Katni Telephone : Mobile Service is available Medical facility : Katni Educational facility : Secondary School at Amoch village Electricity : Electric line is passing through the area. Post Office : Amoch General Particulars Latitude : 23°35’26” N to 23°35’35” N Longitude : 80°10’59” E to 80°11’09”E. Study Area : 10 Km. radius of lease Demography: Total Population (around 10 km.) : 56799 Male : 29292 Female : 27507 Climatology: (FOR 30 YEARS ) Average Rainfall : 1331.6 mm. Temp. Max. : 46.7 to 33.2° C Temp. Min. : 0.0 to 20.6° C Relative Humidity : 63% (Average) Source: India Meteorological Department, GoI, Climatological Tables of Observatories in India, IMD Station Jabalpur // 6 // Impacts: Opencast mining for the extraction of Marble leads to dust emissions mainly. To some extent water, noise, Bio-diversity, soil, land use pattern, social fibre etc are also impacted due to mining of these minerals. The project is unique in the sense that mines including the surrounding area is habitated by good numbers of tribals, who attach a great importance to their culture and traditions. Accordingly, during impact assessment this important aspect was always kept in mind. Proper assessment of all the impacts, adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effective environmental management programme will control the pollution at mines and the surroundings, complying the various statutory requirements. It is summarized in the ensuing table. Climate : After adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effectively the environmental management programme, there will not be any significant impact. Water : After adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effectively the environmental management programme, there will not be any significant impact. Noise : After adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effectively the environmental management programme, there will not be any significant impact. Soil : After adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effectively the environmental management programme, there will not be any significant impact. Air : After adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effectively the environmental management programme, there will not be any significant impact. Biological : No endangered species exist in the buffer zone, and env. mine lease, therefore, no significant impact. // 7 // 8. METEOROLOGY: Meteorology plays a vital role in affecting the dispersion of pollutants. Since meteorological factors show wide fluctuations with time, meaningful interpretation can be drawn only from long term reliable data. Such source of data is the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which maintains a network of meteorological stations at several important locations.