Seac), A.P., Held on 24.02.2019, 25.02.2019 & 26.02.2019 at A.P

MINUTES OF THE 124th MEETING OF STATE EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (SEAC), A.P., HELD ON 24.02.2019, 25.02.2019 & 26.02.2019 AT A.P. POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, ZONALOFFICE, MADHAVADHARA, VUDA LAYOUT, VISAKHAPATNAM, A.P.

124th SEAC, A.P.

Present:

The following members were present:

1. Dr. V.S.R.K.Prasad Chairman Visakhapatnam

Sri. BSS Prasad, I.F.S. 2. Special Invitee Chairman, APPCB

Prof. S. Bala Prasad 3. Member Visakhapatnam

4. Prof. B.V.Sandeep ( Retd.) Member Visakhapatnam

Prof. P. Jagannadha Rao 5. Member Visakhapatnam

Dr. Pulipati King 6. Member Visakhapatnam

Prof. M.V.Vijayalakshmi 7. Member Vijayawada

Prof. B Kondala Rao,( Retd.). 8. Member Visakhapatnam.

Sri. V. Veda Kumar, 9. Member Hyderabad

Dr. M. Bullaiah, IFS(Retd.) 10. Member Hyderabad Prof.K.Seshaiah 11. Member Tirupati

Prof. KVG Murali Krishna 12. Member Kakinada.

Dr. G.Devala Rao 13. Member Vijayawada

Prof. K. Kameswara Rao( Retd.) 14. Member Visakhapatnam

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Agenda Collection of processing charges on applications filed earlier at DEIAAs. No.124.I The committee noticed that the applications of the proposed mining projects of minor minerals (up to 5 Ha. of individual mines and cluster of mines of area less than 25 Ha.) to be processed/filed at the District leave Impact Assessment Authorities (DEIAAs) being transferred to SEIAA, A.P., for further appraisal vide recent MoEFF & CC notification/OM based on NGT judgement. It was also noticed that the EC processing charges were already

paid at DEIAAs. The committee recommended to seek clarification from the SEIAA, A.P, on collection / transfer of EC process charges for the said project proposals which were submitted at the district level DEIAAs.

Regular Agenda Items:

Agenda Name of the Industry No. 20.315 Ha. M/s. Sri Sai Mines & Minerals, Sy.No. 98, Rangapuvalasa B1 124.01

Village, Therlam Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh (violation) The consultant of M/s. S. V. Enviro Labs & Consultants has attended. The authorised representative of the project proponent has not attended the meeting. The Committee after detailed discussions deferred this proposal to the next meeting for further appraisal.

52.76 Ha Siddavaram Silica Sand Mine of Smt. Rama S. Mendon at B1 124.02 S.No. 2, Village Siddavaram, Kota Mandal, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh (violation)

The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Perfect Enviro Solutions labs Pvt. Ltd. have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that this Silica Sand mine was in operation without Environmental Clearance till June 2013 and thus comes under violation under the provisions of MoEF&CC, Notification S.O. No.804, dated 14th March 2017. The credible action was initiated against the mine under Section 19 of E (P) Act and a case was filed in the Hon'ble District Court, Nellore ( C.C.No. 227/2017). The Committee after detailed deliberations on the proposal in the terms of the provisions of the MoEF&CC Notification S.O.No.804 ( E) dated 14th March 2017, confirmed the case to be of violation of the EIA Notification, 2006 and recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference ( TOR) along with the following Specific Terms of Reference and to conduct the public hearing, for undertaking EIA and preparation of Environmental Management Plan(EMP) by this Silica Sand mine for production quantities - 2,00,000 TPA. Specific Terms of Reference: (i) The State Government/SPCB to take action against the project proponent under the provisions of section 1 9 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and further no consent to operate to be issued till the project is granted EC (if Credible Action was not initiated). (ii) The project proponent shall be required to submit a bank guarantee equivalent to the amount of remediation plan and natural and community resource augmentation plan with the SPCB prior to the grant of EC. The quantum shall be recommended by the SEAC and finalized by the regulatory authority. The bank guarantee shall be

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released after successful implementation of the EMP, followed by recommendations of the SEAC and approval of the regulatory authority. (iii) Assessment of ecological damage with respect to air, water, land and other environmental attributes. The collection and analysis of data shall be done by an environmental laboratory duly notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, or an environmental laboratory accredited by NABL, or a laboratory of a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) institution working in the field of environment. (iv) Preparation of EMP comprising remediation plan and natural and community resource augmentation plan corresponding to the ecological damage assessed and economic benefits derived due to violation. (v) The remediation plan and the natural and community resource augmentation plan to be prepared as an independent chapter in the EIA report by the accredited consultants. (vi) Funds allocation for Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) shall be made as per Ministry’s O.M. No. 22-65/ 2017-IA.III released in May, 2018 for various activities therein. The details of fund allocation and activities for CER shall be incorporated in EIA/EMP report. (vii) Detailed hydrological study to be carried out in core and buffer zone of the project as per recent GEC guidelines 2015. (viii) Submission of report in tabular form regarding issues raised during hearing and commitment made by the PP. (ix) The project proponent shall give an undertaking by way of affidavit to comply with all the statutory requirements and judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court dated the 2nd August 2017 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 114 of 20 14 in the matter of Common Cause versus Union of India and Ors. Before grant of ToR/ EC. The undertaking inter-alia includes commitment of the PP not to repeat any such violation in future. (x) In case of violation of above undertaking, the ToR/Environmental Clearance shall be liable to be terminated forthwith. (xi) State Government concerned shall ensure that mining operation shall not commence till the entire compensation levied, if any, for illegal mining paid by the Project Proponent through their respective Department of Mining & Geology in strict compliance of judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court dated the 2nd August 2017 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 114 of 2014 in the matter of Common Cause versus Union of I ndia and Ors. (xii) All the Statuary Clearances/Approvals/Permissions shall be obtained from various Organisations/Departments like CGWA/SGWA/APPCB etc before starting the project activity. (xiii) The non-working condition of the cluster mines to be submitted to defend the proponent’s claim under category B1.

50.41 Ha. Mandadi Captive Limestone Mine of M/s. KCP Limited at B1 124.03 at Mandadi & Polepalli village, Veldurthy & Durgi Mandal, Guntur (TOR) District, A.P The project proponent has not attended the meeting.

The Committee recommended to defer the case to the next meeting.

2.0 Ha Color Granite Mine of Sri.Gandi Suryanarayana at Survey No: 124.04 171, Gudem Village, Tekkali Mandal, Srikaulam District, Andhra B2 Pradesh

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The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Pridvi Envirotech Pvt. Ltd., have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Srikakulam vide Lr.No. 3110/Q/2017, dt.20.11.2018 stated that there are 15 quarry leases within 500 meters from the proposed project. As the proponent submitted the latest ADMG letter dated 25.2.2019 with clarity on the cluster formation, which scopes it into B2, the cluster EMP submitted is examined. Hence, the Committee recommended to issue Environmental Clearance.

Proposed Refrigerated Propane/Butane/LPG Import Terminal by M/s.NGC B1 Energy India Private Limited at Sy. No. 736.2, 737, 741A, 741B, 741C3, (TOR) 124.05 741C4, 888,889, Krishnapatnam Port, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh

The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s.Ultra Tech Env. consultancy & Laboratory have attended the meeting. The noted this project is an isolated storage of Petroleum products in the Krishnapatnam Port area. M/s. Krishnapatnam Port Corporation Limited (KPCL) has allotted 4.91 Ha. of land to this proposed project. The proposed project falls under item : 6 (b) –Isolated storage & handling of hazardous chemicals and the exemption of public consultation, as provided for under Para 7(i) III. Stage (3)(i)(b) of EIA Notification, 2006.

The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) for the proposed Refrigerated Propane/Butane/LPG Import Terminal by M/s.NGC Energy India Private Limited of storage capacity - 62255.7 KL. The proponent requested for public hearing exemption. The committee resolved to recommend for exemption of public hearing if the proponent submits certificate from Krishnapatnam port trust on the lease of the land. . The additional TOR: i. The project proponent shall collect the primary data for one season and permitted to collect the existing baseline data for other season. ii. Risk management iii. CRZ clearance certificate

50.60 Ha Silica sand Mine of K. Seshagiri Rao & Co. at Sy. No. 628/A, B1 124.06 Kothapatnam Village, Kota Mandal, SPS Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh (TOR) ( violation) The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Pioneer Enviro Laboratories & Consultants have attended the meeting. The Committee noted this project proposal under EIA violation was earlier appraised in the SEAC meeting held on 25.11.2018 and SEIAA meeting held on 19.12.2018 rejected their proposal for consideration of Terms of Reference.

The project proponent, vide letter dated 18.01.2019, has made a representation with updated application for consideration of TOR. The consultant accepted mistakes in their application and committed that it will not be repeated in future. The committee recommended that the project proponent shall apply their updated application with processing charges for further appraisal. 4.79 Ha Black Granite Mine of M/s B.K.R. Granites at Comp. No. 205 124.07 &215, Ragimanupenta & Paradarmi Reserve Forest of Chittoor, West B2 Division, Yadamarri Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. The project proponent and their consultant M/s. S.V. Enviro Labs & Consultants have attended the meeting. The Committee noted this is a new mine in forest land. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology,

Chittoor vide the letter 19.01.2019 stated there is no quarry leases existing within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 01.06.2018. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines &

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Geology, Kadapa on 24.08.2018. The Forest clearance letter issued by EFS& T Dept, Govt. of A.P. ( G.O.Ms.No.11, dt. 01.02.2018). The proposed mine lease area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease). The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Black Granite mining project for the production quantities: Black Granite- 3262 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent. B1 Phase- II Development and extension of training wall of existing Fishery 124.08 (EC) Harbour at Machilipatnam in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh

The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. WACOS and presented the proposed final EIA report.

The committee noted that the Fisheries Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh intends to expand, renovate and upgrade the existing Fishery Harbour at Machilipatnam village, Krishna District, A.P. The TOR was issued on 16.04.2018. The public hearing was conducted on 10.08.2018 and submitted the final EIA report on 10.08.2018. The CRZ clearance was obtained from the APCZMA, Andhra Pradesh on 18.12.2018. ( APCZMA letter No. 106/APCZMA/CRZ/IND/2018,dated 18.12.2018)

The project falls under Item No.7(e) - Ports, harbours, break waters, dredging : Ports/ Harbours 10,000 TPA of fish handling capacity.

The committee recommended for issue of Environmental Clearance for the proposed construction of Fishery Harbour (MACHILIPATNAM) - Fish Catch and Handling Capacity: 23,500 TPA and dredging: 10.48 lakhs m3 with additional condition: The project proponent shall comply the conditions stipulated in CRZ Clearance letter dt.18.12.2018 issued by the APCZMA., as per CRZ Notification 2011. M/s. Patchaiamman Cement Pvt Ltd, Survey Number 346/1, 347/1C, B1 124.09 Velkuru Village, Gangadhara Nellore Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra (EC) Pradesh The representative of the Project Proponent and their consultant M/s. Team Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting and presented the final EIA report.

The Committee noted that the Project Proponent has proposed standalone Clinker grinding unit -600 TPD. The proposed project falls under Item 3(b) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- Cement Plants. The TOR with amendment was issued on 16.04.2018. The public hearing was conducted on 06.09.2018 and submitted the final EIA report on 22.01.2019.

The Committee after detailed discussions recommended for issue of Environmental Clearance for the proposed standalone Cement Grinding unit - Cement (OPC/PPC) - 600 TPD ( Phase –I : 300 TPD & Phase –II : 300 TPD)duly stipulating the conditions.

4.48 Ha. Colour Granite Mine of Sri P. Balaji at Survey No. 453 & 124.10 458/2, Chittapara Village, Gudipala Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra B2 Pradesh The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Team Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting. The committee noted that this is a new mine and the proposed mine lease area is in/near the reserved forest.

As it is observed in the google map that the land is within the vicinity of the reserve forest land and as the proponent failed to submit NOC from Forest department while claiming it to be away from the reserve forest. The committee recommends for constitution of an inspection committee with Dr. M. Bullayya,

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Prof. K. Seshaiah with coordination of APPCB’s R.O. office of Tirupati to ascertain the distance of the proposed mine from the reserve forest.

2.246 Ha of M/s. Sri Venkateswara Stone Crushers at Compartment No. 313, Gulamalibad South Reserve Forest, Dhone Range, Bhanumukkala 124.11 B2 Village, Banaganapalli Mandal, Kurnool District.

The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Team Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that this is a new mine in the Forest land . The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Banaganapalle vide Lr.No. 6132/QL Forest/2009, dt.19.01.2019 stated that there are 3 quarry leases within 500 meters from the proposed project. The Committee recommended to issue Environmental Clearance for the proposal as the cluster clarification certificate has been submitted and all the mines were issued EC or existing prior to 2013.

Phase- II Development and extension of training wall of existing Fishery B1 124.12 Harbour at Nizampatnam Village, Nizampatnam Mandal, Guntur Dist., (EC) Andhra Pradesh The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. WACOS and presented the proposed final EIA report.

The committee noted that the Fisheries Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh intends to expand, renovate and upgrade the existing Fishery Harbour at Nizampatnam Village, Nizampatnam Mandal, Guntur District, A.P. The TOR was issued on 16.04.2018. The public hearing was conducted on 08.08.2018 and submitted the final EIA report on 01.02.2019. The CRZ clearance was obtained from the APCZMA, Andhra Pradesh on 18.12.2018. ( APCZMA letter No. 105/APCZMA/CRZ/IND/2018,dated 18.12.2018).

The project falls under Item No.7(e) - Ports, harbours, break waters, dredging : Ports/ Harbours 10,000 TPA of fish handling capacity.

The committee recommended for issue of Environmental Clearance for the proposed construction of Fishery Harbour (NIZAMPATNAM) - Fish Catch and Handling Capacity: 62,000 TPA and dredging: 1,71,000 m3 with additional condition: The project proponent shall comply the conditions stipulated in CRZ Clearance letter dt.18.12.2018 issued by the APCZMA., as per CRZ Notification 2011.

Construction of Fishery Harbour (Vodarevu) at Sy.Nos.20J, 21, 28, 673, B1 124.13 712, 735, 936, Vodarevu Village, Chirala Mandal, Prakasam Dist., (EC) Andhra Pradesh The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. WACOS and presented the proposed final EIA report.

The committee noted that the Fisheries Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh intends to establish the new Fishery Harbour at Vodarevu Village, Chirala Mandal, Prakasam District , A.P. The TOR was issued on 06.06.2018. The public hearing was conducted on 14.09.2018 and submitted the final EIA report on 06.02.2019. The CRZ clearance was obtained from the APCZMA, Andhra Pradesh on 01.02.2018. (APCZMA letter No. 108/APCZMA/CRZ/IND/2018, dated 18.12.2018).

The project falls under Item No.7(e) - Ports, harbours, break waters, dredging : Ports/ Harbours 10,000 TPA of fish handling capacity.

The committee recommended for issue of Environmental Clearance for the proposed construction of Fishery Harbour (VODAREVU) - Fish Catch and Handling Capacity: 70,750 TPA with additional condition: The project proponent shall comply the conditions

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stipulated in CRZ Clearance letter dt.18.12.2018 issued by the APCZMA., as per CRZ Notification 2011. 18.165 Ha. Road Metal & Building Stone of M/s. Hanuman Minerals at B2 at par with 124.14 Survey No. 134, Bandur Village, Bommanahal Mandal, Ananthapuramu B1 District, Andhra Pradesh The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Team Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting. The representative of the project proponent has informed that they have filed another project proposal reducing the mine lease area from 18.165 Ha. to 4.90 Ha. and requested to withdraw the present mining proposal ( 18.165 Ha.) which was filed for consideration of TOR. The committee recommended to permit the proponent to withdraw the proposal of M/s. Hanuman Minerals – 18.165 Ha. 6.0 Ha. Road Metal, Building Stone and Gravel Mine of Sri.S.Sankara B2 at par with 124.15 Rao at Sy. No. 293, Reddipalli (V), Padmanabham (M), Visakhapatanam B1 Dist, State Andhra Pradesh. The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s.Global Enviro Mining Services have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that this is a new Road Metal & Building Stone and Gravel Mine. The Director of Mines &Geology, Hyderabad issued In-principle letter on 14.12.2016 for mining lease for a period of 10 years. The mining plan was approved on 09.02.2018. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Visakhapatnam vide letter 06.04.2018, stated that there are two mine leases within 500 meters (5.59 Ha. & 9.75 Ha.). It is noted that these two mines and the proposed mine (6.0 Ha.) were comes under cluster with total extent of area is 21.54 Ha more than 5 Ha. Hence, the present proposal comes under category ‘B1’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease). The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) with public hearing for the proposed mining project Road Metal & Building Stone and Gravel – 1,20,000 m3/annum.

M/s. Gadabavalasa Manganese Ore Mines, Sy.Nos. 1/P & 3/P, Gadabavalasa Village, Garividi Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra B1 124.16 Pradesh. (violation)

The project proponent and their consultant M/s. Right Source Industrial Solutions Pvt.Ltd., have attended the meeting. During the meeting the project proponent has agreed that their Manganese Ore Mine was operated in the year 2012 without Environmental Clearance (EC). The Committee note committee noted the industry has committed the violations and the industry shall the comply with procedure prescribed in the MoEFCC Notification S.O.No.804 (E), dated 14th March 2017. The project proponent submitted the notorised affidavit along with covering letter through online on 08.11.2018.The credible action was not initiated against the mine under Section 19 of E (P) Act.

The Committee after detailed deliberations on the proposal in the terms of the provisions of the MoEF&CC Notification S.O.No.804 ( E) dated 14th March 2017, confirmed the case to be of violation of the EIA Notification, 2006 and recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) along with the following Specific Terms of Reference and to conduct the public hearing, for undertaking EIA and preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) by this Manganese Ore Mine for the production quantities Manganese Ore - 12,000 Tons/annum. Further the committee recommended to address a letter to A. P. Pollution Control Board to take action against this mine under Section 19 of E (P) Act,1986.

Specific Terms of Reference:

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(i) The State Government/SPCB to take action against the project proponent under the provisions of section 1 9 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and further no consent to operate to be issued till the project is granted EC (if Credible Action was not initiated). (ii) The project proponent shall be required to submit a bank guarantee equivalent to the amount of remediation plan and natural and community resource augmentation plan with the SPCB prior to the grant of EC. The quantum shall be recommended by the S E A C and finalized by the regulatory authority. The bank guarantee shall be released after successful implementation of the EMP, followed by recommendations of the SEAC and approval of the regulatory authority. (iii) Assessment of ecological damage with respect to air, water, land and other environmental attributes. The collection and analysis of data shall be done by an environmental laboratory duly notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, or an environmental laboratory accredited by NABL, or a laboratory of a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) institution working in the field of environment. (iv) Preparation of EMP comprising remediation plan and natural and community resource augmentation plan corresponding to the ecological damage assessed and economic benefits derived due to violation. (v) The remediation plan and the natural and community resource augmentation plan to be prepared as an independent chapter in the EIA report by the accredited consultants. (vi) Funds allocation for Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) shall be made as per Ministry’s O.M. No. 22-65/ 2017-IA.III dated May, 2018 for various activities therein. The details of fund allocation and activities for CER sh II be incorporated in EIA/EMP report. (vii) Detailed hydrological study to be carried out in core and buffer zone of the project as per recent GEC guidelines 2015. (viii) Submission of report in tabular form regarding issues raised during hearing and commitment made by the PP. (ix) The project proponent shall give an undertaking by way of affidavit to comply with all the statutory requirements and judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court dated the 2nd August 2017 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 114 of 20 14 in the matter of Common Cause versus Union of India and Ors. Before grant of ToR/ EC. The undertaking inter-alia includes commitment of the PP not to repeat any such violation in future. (x) In case of violation of above undertaking, the ToR/Environmental Clearance shall be liable to be terminated forthwith. (xi) State Government concerned shall ensure that mining operation shall not commence till the entire compensation levied, if any, for illegal mining paid by the Project Proponent through their respective Department of Mining & Geology in strict compliance of judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court dated the 2nd August 2017 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 114 of 2014 in the matter of Common Cause versus Union of I ndia and Ors. (xii) All the Statuary Clearances/Approvals/Permissions shall be obtained from various Organisations/Departments like CGWA/SGWA/APPCB etc before starting the project activity.

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(xiii) The water pumping system towards dip of the strata. (xiv) Mine water management system.

9.918 Ha. M/s. Sri Raghavendra Granites, Survey No. 359, Ballikurava B2 at par 124.17 Village and Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh with B1 The SEAC noted has noted the letter form the SEIAA seeking clarification on what items SEIAA has to address a letter to ADMG. In this connections the following observations are provided herewith i. SEAC has observed that ADMG has given a certificate of existence of only one mine in the cluster (dated 28.11.2018). ii. The consultant M/s Team Labs informed that there exists 9 mines in the cluster, in which 4 are to be considered as part of cluster. Hence, in view of the ambiguity between the ADMG certificate and consultants information, further clarification was required form ADMG. Hence, it was resolved accordingly in the last meeting.

2.428 Ha. Kristipadu Dolomite Mine at 162-B2, 163-A1 & 165-2, 124.18 Kristipadu (V), Peddavaduguru (M), District Ananthapuram, Andhra B2 Pradesh The representative of the project proponent and their consultant RQP have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Tadipatri vide Letter dated 20.11.2018 stated that there is one existing mine ( 18.92 Ha.) within 500 meters from the proposed project. The proponent submitted certificate from the ADMG clarifying the scope of this proposal to fall under B2. Hence, after further appraisal, SEAC recommended to issue Environmental Clearance.

15.0 Ha. Rough Stone & Gravel Mine of Sri. D. Venkata Siva Rama B2 at par with 124.19 Reddy Sy No: 72, Rebaka Village, Anakapalli Mandal, Vishakapatnam B1 District, A.P. The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s.Global Enviro Mining Services have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that this is a new Rough Stone and Gravel Mine. The Director of Mines &Geology, Hyderabad issued In-principle letter on 31.05.2018 for mining lease for a period of 10 years. The mining plan was approved on 27.07.2018. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Anakapalli vide letter 28.08.2018, stated that there is no mine within 500 meters. It is noted that the extent of proposed mine lease area (15.0 Ha.) is more than 5 Ha. Hence, the present proposal comes under category ‘B1’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease). The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) with public hearing for the proposed mining project Rough Stone - 35,660 m3/annum and Gravel – 1,06,980 m3/annum. Additional TOR: i. Revised mining plan and conceptual plan duly maintaining the setback distances in their proposed mine lease for surrounding habitation and college.

4.95 Ha. Limestone Mine of Sri P. Srinivasulu at Sy. No. 11/B of 124.20 Nagarur (V), Tadipatri taluk (now it is Yadiki Mandal), Anantapur B2 District.

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The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Pioneer Env.Labs & Consultants Pvt. Ltd., have attended the meeting. The Committee noted this is an existing mine. The representative of the project proponent during the meeting informed that the limestone mine ( 4.95 Ha.) is not working since 26.01.2012. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Tadipatri vide the letter 06.02.2019 stated that the mining lease is not working since 26.01.2012. The 1st renewal of lease was granted for 20 years by the Industries 85 commerce(M-III) Dept., vide G.O.Ms No.64, dt.02.03.2005.The mining plan was approved by the IBM, Hyderabad vide letter dated 25.07.2018.The proposed mine lease area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project.

The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Limestone mining project for the production quantities: Limestone- 4125 Tons per annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

Construction of Proposed Residential Cum Commercial Building Sudeshna Alpine Heights By M/s. Sahiti Infratec Ventures India Pvt. 124.21 “ ” B2 Ltd, Sy. No. : 372/2 & 373, Kaza (V), Mangalagiri (M), Guntur Dist, Andhra Pradesh The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s.Pridvi Envitech Pvt. Ltd., have attended the meeting and informed that the Environmental Clearance was obtained for the proposed construction project and now applied for this proposed construction project with incremental of built up area etc. The is under progress. The Committee noted that the proposals made by the proponent for amendment of

Environmental Clearance were not justified as the new proposals are totally changed and hence need fresh appraisal. The Committee recommended to advise the proponent to come up with fresh proposals of the project.

38.6 Ha Mica, Quartz, Feldspar & Vermiculite Mine of M/s. Galaxy Mica B1 124.22 Enterprises at Sy.No. 63, 68/4, 68/5 and 68/6 of Kandali Village, Gudur (violation) Mandal, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.

The SEIAA has referred the Honorable NGT order No. 27 of 2018 for the comments of SEAC for taking suitable decision. After thoroughly going through the case history the detailed note has been submitted to SEAIAA. It is resolved to recommend that the request of M/s Galaxy Mica enterprises for consideration of their case for issue of Environmental Clearance cannot be taken up in the light of it being a

violation case. The notification of MoEFF &CC O.M .dated 16.03.2018 clearly states that all such violation cases should have applied during specified period from 16.03.2018 to 14.04.2018. It is noticed that the proponent failed to apply within the stipulated period. Hence, it reiterates its earlier recommendations in the SEAC meetings held 12.05.2018 & 23.06.2018. The case is not pending with SEAC and it is already disposed earlier.

40.00 Ha Colour Granite Mine of M/s. Virgin Rocks (P) Ltd, Sy. No: 60 B1 124.23 of Gummapadu Village, Saravakota Mandal, Srikakulam District, ( TOR) Andhra Pradesh (violation) The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Sri Sai Manasa Nature Tech Pvt Ltd., have attended the meeting.

The committee noted that this proposal was earlier appraised in the SEAC meeting held on 19.12.2018 and examined in the SEIAA meeting held on 02.01.2019, the authority decided to

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Issue TOR & specific TOR with public hearing. The project proponent vide letter dated February, 2019 requested to reconsider their mining project proposal for exemption of conducting public hearing second time.

The committee noted that the SEIAA, A.P., recently sought legal opinion on the above said matter and the reply is awaited. The Committee recommended that the project proponent be informed accordingly.

1.162 Ha Road Metal & Gravel Mine of Smt. Y. Lakshmi Devi at 124.24 Sy.No. USHB/Part of Bhanumukkala Village, Banaganapalle Mandal, B2 Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh.

The project proponent and their RQP have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Banaganapalle vide the letter 18.01.2019 stated there is one quarry lease ( 1.0 Ha.) existing within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Banaganapalle on 24.08.2018. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa on 24.09.2018. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Roadmetal & Gravel mining project for the production quantities: Road metal – 30,330 m3/annum and Gravel – 17,922 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions including construction of compound wall of 30 feet wall on the southern side and not operation during school time are to be fulfilled.

The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent. 1.00 Ha Black Granite Mine of Sri. K. Babu Reddy at Sy. No: 400/1, 124.25 Mudikuppam Village, S.R. Puram Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra B2 Pradesh

The project proponent and their RQP have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Chittoor vide the letter 08.01.2019 stated there is no quarry lease within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 21.05.2018. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa on 06.10.2018. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Black Granite mining project for the production quantities: Black Granite – 1940 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions including i. retaining wall on southern side ii. dump yard will be on the southern side with the dump height not exceeding 25m. are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

1.858 Ha. of Barytes Mine of Sri.V.Nikhileswar Reddy at Sy. No. 770, 124.26 Chapalamadugu Village, Pullalacheruvu Mandal, Prakasam District, B2

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The project proponent and their consultant M/s.Global Enviro Labs have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Markapur vide the letter 29.12.2018 stated there is no quarry lease within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 30.08.2017. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur on 07.09.2018. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Barytes mining project for the production quantities: Barytes – 9656.64 TPA, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

Construction of Residential Building of M/s. Sree Lakshmi 124.27 Venkateswara Ventures LLP at Sy. No: 104,106&107, Kondakarla B2 Village, Atchuthapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. S.V.Enviro Labs & Consultants have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted that the project proponent proposes the construction of Residential building Project in the site area of 15195.456 Sq.m. and built up area is 40354.45 Sq.m.

Further the Committee noted that the proposed project falls under Item 8(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- Construction projects , as the proposed project site covering an area is < 50 ha and built up area is <1,50,000 sq. m. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project.

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental Clearance to this proposed construction of building project Residential Building with built up area- 40354.45 Sq.m by stipulating the standard conditions and other conditions: the Project Proponent shall implement the solid waste management as per the Solid Waste Management Rule, 2016, applicable for construction projects; The parking area in compliance with the NBC/ MoEF/ local Government regulations as applicable, whichever is higher; The Project Proponent shall develop the avenue plantation along the approach road leading to the proposed project site.

3.844 Ha. of Road Metal & Gravel Mine of Sri K. Swaminathan at 124.28 Sy.No.226/P, Machavaram Village, Ozili Mandal, S.P.S.R Nellore B2 District, Andhra Pradesh The project proponent and their consultant M/s.Global Enviro Labs have attended the meeting. As the proponent submitted a letter from ADMG clarifying that mines in the cluster area are either determined or not working since more than 3 years, this proposals falls under the scope of category B2. Hence, after through appraisal the committee recommended to issue Environmental Clearance.

2.00 Ha Colour Granite Mine of Sri. V. Venkateswara Reddy at Sy. 124.29 No: 714, Surendranagaram Village, Karvetinagaram Mandal, B2 Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh

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The project proponent and their RQP have attended the meeting. The proponent submitted s a letter from ADMG with the total area of the cluster as less than 5 ha. This project is scoped to B2. As the proponent submitted cluster EMP, the committee recommended to issue Environmental Clearance with a condition that the height of the dump should not be more than 25m.

2.810 Ha. Colour Granite Mine of M/s. Nagaraju Granites at Sy No. 124.30 Sy.No. 120/P (Old Sy.No.97), Kothuru village, Ramasamudram B2 Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh

The project proponent and their consultant M/s.Global Enviro Labs have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Palamaneru vide the letter 11.01.2019 stated there is no quarry lease within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 02.02.2018. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa on 03.04.2018. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Colour Granite mining project for the production quantities: Colour Granite – 3434 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

2.00 Ha. of Black Granite Mine of Sri C.Ashfaq Hussain, Sy No. 107 124.31 of Rangasamudram Village, Gummagatta Mandal, Ananthapuramu B2 District, Andhra Pradesh

The project proponent and their consultant M/s.Global Enviro Labs have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Anantapuramu vide the letter 22.01.2019 stated there is no quarry lease within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 08.01.2019. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kurnool on 25.01.2019. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Black Granite mining project for the production quantities: Black Granite – 2525 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions include avenue plantation along the ranga samudram road to be developed and maintained for atleat 3 years are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent. 4.90 ha Road Metal and Building Stone Quarry of M/s. Hanuman 124.32 Minerals at Survey No. 134, Bandur Village, Bommanahal Mandal, B2 Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh. The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Team Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted that the project proponent has earlier file their application on 31.01.2019 for the proposed 18.165 Ha. Road Metal & Building Stone of M/s. Hanuman Minerals at Survey No. 134, Bandur Village, Bommanahal Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh and appraised in the SEAC meeting held on 10.01.2019 and recommended to defer the case. Further they have filed the application for withdraw their

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proposal for the proposed 18.165 Ha. mine lease. Now the project proponent has filed another application the application on 04.02.2019 by reducing the proposed mine lease area from 18.165 Ha. to 4.90 Ha. seeking the Environmental Clearance.

Further the Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Anantapuramu vide the letter 30.01.2019 stated there is no quarry lease within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kurnool on 18.01.2019. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kurnool on 25.01.2019. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project.

The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

Äs per the ADMG certificate there is no cluster and the proponent submitted a letter from the District collector for speedy completion of the service project, as the proponent surrendered the earlier proposal of 18.165 ha. The impact on environment is reduced. The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Road Metal and Building stone mining project for the production quantities: Road metal & Building stone – 89760 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent. 2.904 Ha. Colour Granite & Black Granite Mine of Sri R. Nagendra 124.33 at Survey No. 490, (Old Survey No. 332/3), Vootupalli Village, B2 Sodum Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh The project proponent and their consultant M/s. Team Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting. The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Palamaneru vide the letter 23.01.2019 stated there is no quarry lease within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by theDirector of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 22.12.2017. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa on 31.01.2018. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease). There are discrepancies in mining quantities mentioned in the mining plan and submitted in FORM 1. Hence, the proponent is advised to clarify. Therefore the committee recommended to defer the case.

9.144 Ha Black Granite Mine of M/s. S. S. Granites at Reserve Forest Land in Compartment No. 200, Bodabanda R.F. / Beat of 124.34 B2 at par with B1 Chittoor West Division, Yadamarri Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. The project proponent and their consultant M/s. Global Enviro Mining Services have attended the meeting. The Committee noted this is a new mine in forest land. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Chittoor vide the letter 17.12.2018 stated there is no quarry leases existing within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 11.12.2018. The mining plan was approved by the Dy. Director of Mines &

Geology, Kadapa on 28.12.2018. The Forest clearance letter issued by EFS& T Dept, Govt. of A.P. ( G.O.Ms.No.95, dt. 18.09.2018 )The proposed mine lease area is more than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B1’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease). The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference ( TOR) with public

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hearing for the proposed mining project Black Granite - 12,593 m3/annum (maximum). Additional TOR: i. Suitable steps for conservation of first order stream ii. Conceptual plan for dump closures iii. Progressive closure plan iv. Soil map and soil analysis in the mine lease area with quantification v. Enumeration of trees in virgin area with species wise listing

2.910 Ha. Road metal and Building Stone mine of Sri M. Sreekanth Reddy at Survey No. 294/Part, Saidapuram Village, Kadiri Mandal, 124.35 B2 Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh

The project proponent and their consultant M/s. Team Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting. The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Anantapuraumu vide the letter 28.01.2019 stated there are two existing quarry leases ( 1.0 Ha. & 1.0 Ha.) within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kurnool on 21.01.2019. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa on 25.01.2019. The total extent of mine leases in the cluster is less than 5 Ha. The cluster EMP submitted. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project.

The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Road metal & Building stone mining project for the production quantities: Road Metal & Building stone – 50,150 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

4.433 Ha. Colour Granite Mine of M/s Hari Sai Granites at 124.36 Sy.No.177/1 of Neelayyavalasa Village, Vangara Mandal, B2 at par with B1 Srikakulam District.

The project proponent and their consultant M/s. S.V.Enviro Labs & Consultants have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that this is a new Colour Granite Mine. The Director of Mines &Geology, Hyderabad issued In-principle letter on 16.05.2018 for mining lease for a period of 20 years. The mining plan was approved on 29.12.2018. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Srikakulam vide letter 03.01.2019, stated that there are six (6) mine leases within 500 meters (3.877 Ha. , 1.60 Ha., 10.117 Ha., 5.977 Ha, 6.186 Ha. & 1.010 Ha.). It is noted that these mines and the proposed mine (4.433 Ha.) were comes under cluster with total extent of area is more than 5 Ha. Hence, the present proposal comes under category ‘B2 at par with B1’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease). The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) with public hearing for the proposed mining project Colour Granite – 8316 m3/annum. Additional TOR: life of mine to be corrected.

4.80 Ha. Colour Granite Mine of Sri A.Narasimha Rao at Sy.No. 124.37 243/8 of Pedapadam (V), Salur (M), Viziangaram Dist., of A.P. B2 The project proponent and their consultant M/s. S.V.Enviro Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting. The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Vizianagaram

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vide the letter 10.12.2018 stated there is no existing quarry leases within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 23.03.2017. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Visakhapatnam on 17.09.2018. The extent of proposed mine lease ( 4.80 Ha.) is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Colour Granite mining project for the production quantities: Colour Granite – 17,860 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

M/s.BPCL - Ongole POL Depot, Surareddypalem Village, Tangutur Tehsil, B1 124.38 Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh ( TOR) The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Vimta Labs have attended the meeting. The Committee observed the following: The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Vimta Labs have attended the meeting.

The committee noted that M/s. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. ( BPCL) – Ongole POL Depot proposes to increase the storage capacity by 220 KL at BPCL POL Ongole Depot, i.e., addition of Biodiesel storage tanks- 2 Nos ( 100 KL+100 KL) . and Ethanol Storage tanks -2 Nos ( 100 KL + 20 KL).

The Committee noted that the proposed project falls under Item No. 6(b) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- Isolated storage & handling of hazardous chemicals.

The Committee recommended for issue the Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) with public hearing exemption to this proposed additional storage capacity – 220 KL [Biodiesel storage tanks- 2 Nos ( 100 KL+100 KL) . and Ethanol Storage tanks -2 Nos ( 100 KL + 20 KL)] with additional TOR : the industry shall submit the risk analysis study for POL storage and safe operating procedures (SOP) measures for personal protection while handling the hydro carbon products in the Depot.

The issue was examined by the SEIAA in its meeting held on 02.01.2019. Decision of SEIAA: Referred to SEAC to examine the exemption of public hearing.

This proposal was again appraised and the committee reiterated the earlier recommendations for issue the Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) with exemption of public hearing with the due diligence under provisions of paragraph 7(ii) of EIA Notification 2006 as the expansion of isolated storage is less than 5% of the existing storage capacity and the environmental impacts due to additional storage capacity is minimal.

7.530 Ha. M/s.Sri Andru Suresh Babu, Sy. No.359/P, Ballikurava 124.39 Village & Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh B2 at par with B1

The SEAC noted has noted the letter form the SEIAA seeking clarification on what items SEIAA has to address a letter to ADMG. In this connections the following observations are provided herewith i. SEAC has observed that ADMG has given a certificate of existence of only two mine LOIs in the cluster (dated 20.11.2018). ii. The consultant M/s Team Labs informed that there exists 9 mines in the cluster, in which 4 are to be considered as part of cluster. Hence, in view of the ambiguity between the ADMG certificate and consultants information,

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further clarification was required form ADMG. Hence, it was resolved accordingly in the last meeting.

7.513 Ha. M/s. Sri Chitturi Kedharanadh, Sy. No.359/P, Ballikurava 124.40 Village & Mandal, Prakasam Dist., Andhra Pradesh B2 at par with B1

The SEAC has noted the letter from the SEIAA seeking clarification on what items SEIAA has to address a letter to ADMG. In this connection the following observations are provided herewith i. SEAC has observed that ADMG has given a certificate of existence of only two mine LOIs in the cluster (dated 20.11.2018). ii. The consultant M/s Team Labs informed that there exists 9 mines in the cluster, in which 4 are to be considered as part of cluster. Hence, in view of the ambiguity between the ADMG certificate and consultants information, further clarification was required form ADMG. Hence, it was resolved accordingly in the last meeting.

1.076 Ha Ammadaladinne Barytes Mine of Sri Vakadari Kiran 124.41 Kumar at Sy.No593/A, Ammadaladinne (V), Peddapappuru (M) , B2 Ananthapuramu (Dist.), Andhra Pradesh The Project Proponent and their RQP have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted that this is a new Barytes Mine. The Director of Mines &Geology, Ibrahimpatnam issued In-principle letter on 05.06.2018 for mining lease for a period of 20 years. The mining plan was approved on 16.18.2018. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Tadipatri vide letter dated 12.06.2018 stated that there are two existing mines (10.76 Ha. & 6.88 Ha.) within 500 meters. Further clarification submitted that these two leases are not working for the 4 years. In background of this clarification this proposal scopes to B2. After appraisal SEAC recommends to issue EC for the Baryte mining for the product - Barytes - 3765 TPA.

10.0 Ha Laterite mine of Sri. Vempati Veerraju : Block – B in Compt. No. 703 of 124.42 Girijanapuram R.L. (Reserved Land for forest), Lingamparthi Beat, Yeleswaram, B2 at par with B1 Section & Range, Prathipadu (M), East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh The project proponent and their consultant M/s. Pioneer Enviro Laboratories & Consultants have attended the meeting. The committee noted that this Laterite mine was issued with Environmental Clearance on 25.10.2013 for production quantity: Laterite - 80,136 TPA. The validity period of Enivironmental Clerance is 5.3 years. Now they are requesting for extension of validity period of Environmental Clearance. The committee observed that this Laterite mine has started its mining activity after the issue of EC and hence the extension of validity period does not arise.

The Committee recommended to defer the case as the details of production are not submitted as sought and the project proponent shall afresh upload for consideration of TOR along with the certified copy of compliance report of EC order from the MoEF&CC, RO, Chennai, for further appraisal along with the details sought for.

The Andhra Sugars Limited Venkatarayapuram I Sy. No. 541, 545 124.43 and 539, Venkatarayapuram Industrial Area Town Ship, Tanuku B1 (EC-amendment) Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The representative of the project proponent and their Consultant M/s Team Labs and Consultants, have attended the meeting and requested for EC amendment. The committee noted that the Environmental Clearance was issued on 27.11.2018, for . expansion for the manufacture of synthetic organic chemicals – 12650 kg/day i.e., Hydroxy Terminated Poly Butadiene (HTPB) – 1700 kg/day , UH-25 (UDMH-75% + HH 25%) – 2750 kg/day, Monomethyl hydrazine (MMH) – 200 kg/day and Isrosene – 8000 kg/day, duly stipulating the condition that the industry shall manufacture the said products under the supervision of ISRO to

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comply with the safety norms and other conditions. The industry during presentation has brought to the notice of SEAC the typographical errors occurred in the quantity of byproducts. SEAC after thorough verification found the errors typed and recommends for the following corrections implemented to rectify the EC. 1. Low molecular weight resins 0.25, 0.15, 0.4 TPD in I,II, total phases respectively. 2. Sodium chloride salt shall be 13.49, 3.82, 17.3 TPD respectively in I,II,and total phases. 3. CER activity expenditure will be 0.75% of total project cost.

Sl.No Description As mentioned in EC Requested for EC order Amendment 1 List of By- Not mentioned in EC List of By-production products order enclosed at Annexure-I 2 B-General At least 2% of the total At least 0.75% of the Conditions Point project cost shall be total project cost shall No.xii (Page No. allocated for Corporate be allocated for 7 of 8) Environment Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) and Responsibility (CER) item wise details along and item wise details with time bound action along with time bound plan shall be prepared in action plan shall be accordance to the prepared in accordance MoEF&CC office to the MoEF&CC office Memorandum No.F.No.22- Memorandum 65/2017- IA.III, No.F.No.22-65/2017- dated.01.05.2018 and IA.III, dated.01.05.2018 submit to the SEIAA, A.P and submit to the and Ministry’s Regional SEIAA, A.P and Office, Chennai Ministry’s Regional Office, Chennai

The committee recommended for issue of corrections in the EC order dated 27.11.2018 as requested by the project proponent vide their letter dated 21.01.2019.

M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (formerly M/s. Anjani Portland Cements Ltd. & M/s.Vizag Cement Grinding Unit), Survey Nos. B1 124.44 are 1,2,3,9,10,11, 12,13 & 14 in Gaithulapalem Village, Sy. Nos. 181, ( EC-Corrigendum) 182, 183 & 184 in Tallapalem Village & Sy. No. 68 in Narasapuram Village, Kasimkota (M), Visakhapatnam Dist The representative of the project proponent and their consultant M/s.Pioneer Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting. The committee noted that the Environmental Clearance was issued on 27.11.2018 for the proposed Standalone Cement Grinding unit : Cement – 2.0 MTPA ( Million TPA)( Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)/ Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)/ Portland Slag Cement ( PSC) duly stipulating the standard conditions and other conditions. The project proponent requested for the corrigendum in the conditions of EC order.

The committee recommended for issue of corrigendum in the EC order dated 27.11.2018 as requested by the project proponent vide their letter dated 28.01.2019 as in Special condition No.1 : “The transportation of raw material and finished product through Rail / Road transport”; Special condition No.2:; shall be deleted and Specific Condition Point No.(i), Under (b) Water Pollution: “The source of water is bore well. Total water requirement is 450 KLD. Out of that 25.0 KLD is used for dust suppression, 304 KLD is used for Cooling; 110 KLD is used for development of Greenbelt and 11 KLD is used for domestic purpose. The domestic wastewater of 8.8 KLD is to be disposed into septic tank followed by soak pit”

25 Acres Silica Sand Mine of Sri Sai Chinnamman Mines, B1 124.45 (Procs.No.3598/M2/94), Sy.No.256, Vellapalem (V), Chillakur (M), SPSR Nellore ( TOR) District

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The project proponent and their consultant M/s. S.V.Enviro Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting. The committee noted that the TOR with public hearing was issued on 24.01.2019 for proposed silica sand mining project. The project proponent requested for the corrigendum in the conditions of EC order. The committee recommended for issue of corrigendum in the TOR letter dated 24.01.2019 as requested by the project proponent vide their letter dated 01.02.2019 as Products : Silica Sand Mine; Product quantity – 84,000 TPA and Calendar Case (CC) No. 479/2017.

Construction Project of M/s. PHOENIX INNS PVT. LTD. at RS No. # 176/Ru, 124.46 Enikepadu (V), Penamluru(M), Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. B2

The representatives of the project proponent and their Consultant M/s.Pioneer Enviro Laboratories & Consultants Pvt. Ltd have attended the meeting. The committee noted that the Environmental clearance was issued on 11.06.2018 for Proposed construction project Construction of Multiplex complex with built up area- 24,767.94 Sq.m., by stipulating the standard conditions and certain other conditions. The project proponent vide letter dated 23.01.2019 requested for EC amendment for the built up area from 24,767.94 Sq.m. to 26,304.53 Sq.m due to addition of basement floor for parking purpose.

The committee recommended for issue of amendment in the EC Order dated 11.06.2018 as requested by the project proponent vide their letter dated 23.01.2019 for the built up area from 24,767.94 Sq.m. to 26,304.53 Sq.m.

4.0 Ha Road Metal & Building Stone of M/s. Pruthvi Adithya 124.47 Infratech Pvt. Ltd. at Sy.No. 113-A of K.K. Agraharam Village , B2 Bukkarayasamudram Mandal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh. The committee noted that the project proponent/ the authorised representative has not attended the meeting. The committee recommended to reject the proposal as the name and signature mentioned in from-I are not matching.

5.0 Ha Gravel Mine of Smt Ch. Saraswathi at Sy. No. 21, Ravicherla (V), Nuzivid 124.48 (M), Krishna District, State Andhra Pradesh B2 The project proponent and their RQP have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that this is new Gravel mine of lease area – 5.0 Hectare. The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental Clearance with stipulated conditions as the mine lease area is not greater than 5.0 Ha., comes under B2 category.

2.55 Ha. Clay Mine of M/s. Aparna Enterprises Limited at Sy.No. 17/1, 17/1A, 124.49 17/1B, 17/1C, 17/1D, 17/10A, 17/10B, 17/10E & 17/14, Z-Ragampeta Village, B2 Gandepalli (M), East Godavati District, State Andhra Pradesh. The committee noted that the project proponent/ the authorised representative has not attended the meeting.

The committee recommended to defer the case to the next meeting.

1.30 Ha.Road Metal & Building Stone Quarry of Sri. Jogi Hema Sunder 124.50 Rao at Sy.No.7/3, Thotada Village, Polaki Mandal, Srikakulam District, B2 State Andhra Pradesh.

The project proponent and their RQP have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Srikakulam vide the letter 11.01.2019 stated there is no existing quarry within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Dy. Director of Mines & Geology, Visakhapatnam on 26.09.2018. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa on 14.11.2018. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes

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under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Roadmetal & Building stone mining project for the production quantities: Road metal & Building stone – 35,550 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

0.7486 Ha. of Road Metal Mine of Sri B.Venkata Reddy at Sy. No: Hill Block 124.51 no.VII Nadigadda village, H/o. Dupadu village, Tripuranthakam (M), Prakasam B2 District, Andhra Pradesh.

The project proponent and their consultant M/s.Global Enviro Labs have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Markapur vide the letter 30.01.2019 stated there is one quarry lease (2.023 Ha.) existing within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Dy. Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur on 01.05.2018. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur on 02.07.2018. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Road metal mining project for the production quantities: Road metal – 30,475 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions like 1. Garland drain to be placed in the entire south side 2. Check dam on southwest side. 3. Avenue plantation for the road.The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

3.690 Ha Black Granite Mine of M/s. Jyotheeswaram Granites at Comp. No: 205 & 216 of Ragimanupenta & Paradarami R.F., Bangarupalem & Yadamari 124.52 B2 Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh

The project proponent and their RQP have attended the meeting. The Committee noted this is a new mine in forest land. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Chittoor vide the letter 11.01.2019 stated there is no quarry leases existing within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 20.06.2018. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa on 01.09.2018. The Forest clearance letter issued by EFS& T Dept, Govt. of A.P. ( G.O.Ms.No. 81, dt. 23.11.2017 )The proposed mine lease area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease). Forest clearance certificate is submitted. The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Black Granite mining project for the production quantities: Black Granite- 6125 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent..

4.00 Ha Colour Granite Mine of M/s. Vigneswara Granites at 124.53 Survey No. 62/2, Nagireddypalli Village, Rayadurgam Mandal, B2 Anantapuram District, Andhra Pradesh State.

The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Space Enviro Solutions

have attended the meeting.

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The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Anantapuramu vide the letter January, 2019 stated there is no quarry lease within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 12.03.2018. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kurnool on 28.11.2018. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Colour Granite mining project for the production quantities: Colour Granite – 6296 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions like 1. Garland drain on northern side are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

1.834 Ha Colour Granite Mine of M/s. Win Granites at Survey No. 981/1 (Old Survey No:05), Gollapalli Village, B. Kothakota 124.54 B2 Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.

The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Space Enviro Solutions have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Palamaneru vide the letter 22.01.2019 stated there is no quarry lease within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 07.02.2018. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa on 09.04.2018. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Colour Granite mining project for the production quantities: Colour Granite – 5501 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

2.87 Ha. Building Stone & Gravel Mine of Sri. Panduri Ganesh at Sy.No.289/5,8,10, 11, 13,17,18,19,20 & 290/1,20, Velchuru Village, 124.55 B2 Rambilli Mandal, Visakhapatnam Dist, Andhra Pradesh.

The project proponent submitted the D patta land documents, which are not in the name of the proponent. Hence rejected.

The Committee recommended to reject the case.

2.0 Ha. Colour Granite Mine of Sri N.Thyagaraju at Sy.No..995 of 124.56 Gunjepalli (V), Mudigubba (M), Anantapuram District, A.P. B2

The representatives of the project proponent and their RQP have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Anantapuramu vide the letter 06.02.2019 stated there is no existing quarry lease and LOI was issued to Sri. N.Shyamaraju ( 2.0 Ha.) within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 19.01.2017. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kurnool on 28.08.2017. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i).

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Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Colour Granite mining project for the production quantities: Colour Granite – 5616 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that they should operate only between B1 to D5 and D2 to D6 as per the revised mine drawing submitted by the proponent. The project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

2.0 Ha. Colour Granite Mine of Sri N.Shyamaraju at Sy.No..995/p of 124.57 Gunjepalli (V), Mudigubba (M), Anantapuram District, A.P. B2

The representatives of the project proponent and their RQP have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Anantapuramu vide the letter 06.02.2019 stated there is no existing quarry lease and LOI was issued to Sri. N.Thyagaraju ( 2.0 Ha.) within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 12.01.2017. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kurnool on 28.08.2017. The total extent of mine leases area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Colour Granite mining project for the production quantities: Colour Granite – 5614 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that they should operate only between B6 to D5 and D2 to D3 as per the revised mine drawing submitted by the proponent. The project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

6.00 Ha. Colour Granite Mine of M/s. Pokarna Limited at Unsurveyed 124.58 area of Durgamma Hill, Adjacent to Surjini village, Meliaputti Mandal, B2 at par with B1 Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. The project proponent has not attended the meeting.

The Committee recommended to defer the case to the next meeting.

4.686 Ha. Road Metal and Building Stone Mine of M/s Empirical 124.59 Minerals Survey No. 134, Routhusuramala Village, Thottambedu Mandal, B2 at par with B1 Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh The project proponent has not attended the meeting.

The Committee recommended to defer the case to the next meeting.

16.222 Ha. of Gravel Mine of Sri B.Madhusudhan Reddy at Sy.No.33, 124.60 Theepanur Village, Chillakur Mandal, S.P.S.R Nellore District. Andhra B2 at par with B1 Pradesh. The project proponent has not attended the meeting.

The Committee recommended to defer the case to the next meeting.

9.234 Ha. Silica Sand Mine of M/s Sri Renuka Minerals at Sy. No: 17/2 & 124.61 33 of Addepalli Village, Chillakur Mandal, Nellore District of Andhra B2 at par with B1 Pradesh. The project proponent has not attended the meeting.

The Committee recommended to defer the case to the next meeting.

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4.443 Ha. Silica Sand Mine of Smt. Md. Hameeda at Survey No.665, 124.62 Momidi Village, Chillakur Mandal, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh B2 at par with B1 The project proponent has not attended the meeting.

The Committee recommended to defer the case to the next meeting.

2.796 Ha. Road Metal & Building Stone Mine of Sri Kattainathej at B2 124.63.i. Sy.No.25/1 & 26 of Jajrakal Village, Hirehal Mandal, Ananthapuramu (EC ) District, Andhra Pradesh (corrigendum) The Committee noted that earlier the project proponent submitted the application for the proposed Road Metal & Building Stone mine for Road Metal & Building Stone – 1,01,080 Cum/ Annum & Gravel – 1,66,140 Tonnes/Annum at Sy. No.25/1 &26., Jajrakal Village, Hirehal Mandal, Anantapuramu District. However, in the minutes of the SEAC , A.P., meeting held on 09.01.2019, it was mentioned the Survey Number as Sy.No.622/d instead of Sy. No.25/1 &26 and the products mentioned as Road Metal - 101080 Cum/ Annum only , instead of Road Metal & Building Stone – 1,01,080 m3/ annum & Gravel – 1,66,140 Tonnes/annum. In the minutes of SEIAA,A.P., meeting held on 29-30 January 2019 , it was mentioned as Decision of SEIAA: Agreed with recommendation of the SEAC, A.P for issue of Environmental Clearance. The committee recommended for corrigendum in the minutes that the Survey Number of the proposed Road Metal & Building Stone Mine, is to be read as Sy No.25/1 &26., Jajrakal Village, Hirehal Mandal, Anantapuramu District and the products : Road Metal & Building Stone – 1,01,080 m3/ annum & Gravel – 1,66,140 Tonnes/annum.

13.27 Ha. (32.8 Acres) Mica, Quartz and Feldspar Mine of M/s. Radha B1 Krishna Mica Mining Company at Sy. Nos.1134/2, 1135/1A, 1136/1, 124.63.ii. (TOR) 1137/1, 1138, 1139 & 1141 of Griddaluru Village, Sydapuram Mandal, (corrigendum) SPSR Nellore District, A.P. The Committee noted that earlier the project proponent submitted the application for the proposed Mica, Quartz and Feldspar Mine for expansion of existing mine for the productions capacities : Mica, Quartz & Feldspar – from 24,000 TPA to 1,05,327 TPA & Screening of Mica, Quartz & Feldspar - 50,000 TPA. In the minutes of the SEAC , A.P., meeting held on 09.01.2019, the SEAC recommendations it was mentioned as “The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance for expansion to this proposed Mica, Quartz & Feldspar mining project for the production quantities: Mica, Quartz & Feldspar – from 24,000 TPA to 1,05,327 TPA & Screening of Mica, Quartz & Feldspar - 50,000 TPA on the due diligence of the SEAC under the provisions of 7(ii) of EIA Notification.” instead of issue of TOR with exemption of public hearing.

In the minutes of SEIAA,A.P., meeting held on 29-30 January 2019 , it was mentioned as Decision of SEIAA: Agreed with recommendation of the SEAC, A.P for issue of Environmental Clearance. The Committee recommended for corrigendum in the minutes that the SEAC,A.P., recommendations is to be read as “The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) with exemption of public hearing for expansion to this proposed Mica, Quartz & Feldspar mining project for the production quantities: Mica, Quartz & Feldspar – from 24,000 TPA to 1,05,327 TPA & Screening of Mica, Quartz & Feldspar - 50,000 TPA with the due diligence of the SEAC under the provisions of 7(ii) of EIA Notification.”

124.63.iii. M/s.Sagar Cements (R) Ltd., (Formerly BMM Cements Limited) at B1 Sy.No.760-1, 760-2, 761 to 549A, 652A, 652B, Gudipadu (V), Yadiki (M), (EC) Anantapur District (corrigendum The Committee noted that earlier the project proponent submitted the application for the proposed expansion of Clinker from 0.66 MTPA to 0.75 MTPA of the Cement Plant of M/s.Sagar Cements (R) Ltd. In the minutes of the SEAC , A.P., meeting held on 09.01.2019, the SEAC recommendations it

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was mentioned as “The Committee after detailed discussions recommended for issue Environment Clearance for expansion from Clinker: 0.66 to 0.75 MTPA on the due diligence of the SEAC under the provisions of 7(ii) of EIA Notification.” In the minutes of SEIAA,A.P., meeting held on 29-30 January 2019 , it was mentioned as Decision of SEIAA: Agreed with recommendation of the SEAC, A.P for issue of Environmental Clearance. The Committee recommended for corrigendum in the minutes that the SEAC,A.P., recommendations is to be read as “The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental Clearance for modernisaton of existing cement Plant for expansion of clinker production capacity from : 0.66 Million TPA to 0.75 Million TPA with the due diligence of the SEAC under the provisions of 7(ii) of EIA Notification 2006 since the expansion is only 14% ”

Laying of Pipeline by M/s. K.G.O.C Terminals Pvt Ltd., at Sy. No: 274P, B1 275P, 236/2CP, 239/2P & 249/2P, Suryaraopeta (V), Kakinada, East 124.64 (TOR) Godavari District , Andhra Pradesh The project proponent has attended the meeting and requested for EC amendment for laying of pipeline for transporting the chemicals from Jetti to the proposed project site through the pipeline, as and when, the shipment arrives to the Port. The committee after detailed discussions, the committee recommended to defer the case and the project proponent shall apply afresh-separate application for consideration TOR for the proposed said project of laying of pipeline.

M/s. Hemadri Cements Ltd at Survey Nos. 195 - 207, 244,245 and 75/5, B1 124.65 Vedadri Village, Jaggayyapeta Mandal, Krishna Dist, Andhra Pradesh (EC) The representative of the project proponent and their Consultant M/s. Team Labs & Consultants have attended the meeting and presented the final EIA report.

The Committee noted that the Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) with Public hearing with amendment was issued on 23.08.2018 for this proposed project: Cement Plant for expansion of production capacity from 0.198 Million TPA to 0.660 Million TPA [i.e., After modernisation : Clinker - 6,60,000 TPA or Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)- 5,21,050 TPA or Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) - 6,60,000 TPA] and water consumption after modernisation - 300 KLD. The public hearing was conducted on -22.12.2018. The final EIA report submitted on 04.01.2019. The proponent provided all the three clarifications sought for in the previous meeting in the presentation including ambient air quality data, compliance report in tune with conditions of CFO, the distance of bore well from the unit.

The Committee after detailed discussions recommended for issue of Environmental Clearance for the proposed project: Cement Plant for expansion of production capacity from 0.198 Million TPA to 0.660 Million TPA [i.e., After modernisation : Clinker - 6,60,000 TPA or Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)- 5,21,050 TPA or Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) - 6,60,000 TPA] and water consumption after modernisation - 300 KLD, duly stipulating the conditions.

Construction Project of marine outfall for Kakinada SEZ Industrial Park, of Kakinada SEZ Ltd., Survey No. 41(part of ie. P), 42(P), 43(P), 44(P), 45(P) of Mulapeta Village, 81(P), 92(P), 93, 94(P), 190(P), 191(P), 192(P), 196(P), 197, 198(P), 199(P), 200, 201, 202, 203(P), 204(P), 205(P), 207, 208(P), 209(P), 210(P), 212(P), 213(P), 350 to 356, 357(P), 358(P), 359 of Ponnada village, 376(P), 377(P), 384(P), 385(P), 386(P), 387(P), 388(P), 389(P), 390 to 403, B1

124.66 404(P), 406(P),407 to 409, 410(P), 411(P), 412 to 417, 418(P), 419(P), 420 to 424, 425(P), 426(P), (TOR) 427(P), 428(P), 429(P), 430(P), 431 to 433, 434(P), 435(P), 436(P), 442(P), 446 to 458, 503(P), 504(P), 505(P), 506 to 508, 509(P), 510(P) of Ramanakkapeta village, Mulapeta, Ponnada and Ramanakkapeta villages, U.Kothapalli mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. Vimta Labs have attended the meeting.

The project proponent submitted through online on 02.02.2019 stated that The

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amendment is for installation of marine outfall system in the Kakinada SEZ industrial park. Since,the Industries being proposed in the Kakinada SEZ Industrial park are of sea food processing units, etc. the treated effluent cannot be reused completely and hence, it needs to be disposed off after treatment. Considering the above, Kakinada SEZ limited, has proposed to construct marine outfall system at Jammeru creek for disposal of treated effluent from various types of industries of Kakinada and Kakinada SEZ limited is proposing to construct marine outfall system at Jammeru creek for disposal of 10 MLD of treated effluent from various industries of Kakinada SEZ Industrial park to Jammeru creek.

The committee after detailed discussions, the committee recommended to defer the case and the project proponent shall upload the total detailed report with the changes and the impact on environment, for consideration TOR for the proposed said project of laying of pipelines.

2.720 Ha. Quartz & Feldspar Mine of M/s. Aparna Enterprises Limited at Sy.No. 119 & 126/3, Khambhampadu Village, A.konduru Mandal, 124.67 B2 Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh– Environmental Clearance –Reg.

The committee noted that the project proponent/ the authorised representative has not attended the meeting.

The committee recommended to defer the case to the next meeting.

5.0 Ha. Quartz Mine of M/s Southern Rocks & Minerals Pvt.Ltd.,at 124.68 Sy.No.190/1 Vatlabayalu Village, C.S.Puram Mandal, Prakasam District,, B2 Andhra Pradesh The project proponent and their RQP have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that this is new Gravel mine of lease area – 5.0 Hectare. The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental Clearance with stipulated conditions as the mine lease area is not greater than 5.0 Ha., comes under B2 category.

4.758 Ha. Colour Granite Mine of Abhishek Eashwaran at Sy.No. 691/P 124.69 B2 of Madanapalli (V & M), Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. The project proponent and their consultant M/s. B.S.Enviro Tech Pvt. Ltd., have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is a new mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Palamaneru vide the letter 15.02.2019 stated there is no existing quarry lease within 500 m from the proposed mine. The In-Principle letter issued by the Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam on 22.12.2017. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa on 12.02.2018. The extent of proposed mine lease area is less than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B2’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Environmental clearance to this proposed Colour Granite mining project for the production quantities: Colour Granite – 4836 m3/annum, duly stipulating a condition that the project proponent shall maintain the setback distance 7.5 meters buffer zone all around the mine lease area for greenbelt development and other conditions are to be fulfilled. The project proponent shall allocate sufficient funds for implementation of CSR activities as committed by the proponent.

7.992 Ha. Quartz, Feldspar & Mica Mine of Sri N.P.Prasanna Reddy at 124.70 Sy.No. 234 & 235, Lakshmipuram Village, Kaligiri Mandal, SPSR Nellore B2 at par with B1 District, Andhra Pradesh The project proponent and their consultant M/s.S.V.Enviro Labs & Consultants have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted this is an existing mine. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Nellore vide the letter 17.12.2018 vide Letter. No. 4080/M2/1994, dt. 20.04.2018 stated that “Sri N.P.

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Prasanna Reddy has not been operating their quarry located at the subject area since 01.04.2006 to till date.” Further the Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Nellore vide Letter No. 4080/M2/1994, dt:13.08.2018, stated that there are no existing quarry leases within the 500m radius from this mine. The lease was executed on 03.06.1995 vide proceedings No.4080/M/94, dt.03.06.1995 of Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, Nellore.The mining lease was expired on 02.06.2015. The lessee had applied for renewal of mining lease on 12.06.2014. The Asst. Director of mines & Geology, Nellore vide Lr.No. 4080/M2/1994, dt. October, 2018, stated that the lease of this mine is in force up to 01.06.2035. The mining plan was approved by the Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Guntur on 30.01.2016. The proposed mine lease area is more than 5 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B1’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease). The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference ( TOR) with public hearing for the proposed mining project for the products : Quartz- 1892 TPA , Feldspar- 7568 TPA & Mica- 567 TPA. Additional TOR: (i)Drainage network within the area, (ii) terminal location for water poolup.

9.269 Ha. Iron Ore Mine of M/s. Sri Lakshmi Enterprises at Sy.Nos. Survey No. 214, Gandrai Village, Jaggaiahpet Mandal, Krishna District, B1 124.71 Andhra Pradesh (TOR)

The project proponent and their consultant M/s. Team Labs and Consultants have attended the meeting. The committee noted that this Iron Ore mine was issued with Environmental Clearance on 14.05.2008 for production quantity: Iron Ore - 4779 TPA. The validity period of Enivironmental Clerance is 10 years. Now they requesting for extension of validity period of Environmental Clearance. The committee observed that the project proponent has started their Iron Ore mining acitivity after the issue of EC and hence the extension of validity period does not arise.

The Committee recommended to defer the case and the project proponent shall afresh for consideration of TOR along with the certified copy of compliance report of EC order from the MoEFCC, RO, Chennai, for further appraisal. 30.81 Ha M/s. Peddamadeena Semiprecious Stone Mine of Sri Beela B1 124.72 Srinivasa Rao at Sy.No.75 & 81/P of Peddamadeena (V), Butchayyapeta (M), Visakhapatnam District. (EC)

The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s. S.V. Enviro Labs & Consultants have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that the Standard Terms of Reference (TOR) with Public hearing with amendment was issued on 06.06.2018 for the proposed Semiprecious Stone mining project for the production quantities: 110 kg/annum. The public hearing was conducted on 30.01.2019. The final EIA report submitted on 21.02.2019. The mine lease was granted vide G.O.Ms.No.159, Ind.& Commerce Dept, Govt. of A.P., dated 28.06.2008 for 20 years. Earlier the mining plan was approved by IBM, Hyderabad on 16.04.2008 for the 1st mining

scheme period of 5 years i.e., 2008 to 2013. The project proponent has not approved mining plan for the subsequent mining scheme.

The total extent of mine leases area is more than 25 Ha. The present proposal comes under category ‘B1’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease).

The committee recommended to defer the case and the project proponent shall submit the approved mining plan for the present mining scheme for the proposed Semiprecious Stone mining project.

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3.686 Ha. Black Galaxy Granite of M/s. Viswaksen Industries Pvt. Ltd. at 124.73 Sy.No: 514/16 of Illapavullur Village, Chimakurthy Mandal, Prakasam B2 at par with B1 District, Andhra Pradesh

The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s.S.V.Enviro Labs & Consultants have attended the meeting. The Committee noted that this is a new Black Galaxy Granite Mine. The Director of Mines &Geology, Ibrahimpatnam issued In-principle letter on 10.10.2018 for mining lease for a period of 20 years. The mining plan was approved on 09.11.2018. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Ongole vide letter dt. 20.02.2019, stated that there are nine (9 ) mine leases within 500 meters (4.0 Ha.,16.892 Ha., 1.0 Ha., 3.686 Ha., 1.603 Ha., 2.510 Ha., 5.0 Ha., 2.0 Ha. & 4.943 Ha.) and the proposed mine (3.686 Ha.) were comes under cluster with total extent of area is more than 5 Ha. Hence, the present proposal comes under category ‘B1’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease). The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference ( TOR) with public hearing for the proposed mining project for the products : Black Galaxy Granite 3 – 11799.60 m /annum.

3.686 Ha. Black Galaxy Granite of Sri Sirangi Prahalad Rao at 124.74 Sy.No.514/15, Illapavullur Village, Chimakurthy Mandal, Prakasam B2 at par with B1 District, Andhra Pradesh

5.0 Ha. Black Galaxy Granite of M/s. Viswaksen Industries Pvt. Ltd. at Sy.No: 514/12 (old Sy.no.514/2) of Illapavullur Village, Chimakurthy 124.75 B2 at par with B1 Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh

lease for a period of 20 years. The mining plan was approved on 09.11.2018. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Ongole vide letter dt. 20.02.2019, stated that there are nine (9 ) mine leases within 500 meters (4.0 Ha.,16.892 Ha., 1.0 Ha., 3.686 Ha., 1.603 Ha., 2.510 Ha., 3.686 Ha., 2.0 Ha. & 4.943 Ha.) and the proposed mine (5.0 Ha.) were comes

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under cluster with total extent of area is more than 5 Ha. Hence, the present proposal comes under category ‘B1’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine

lease).

The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference ( TOR) with public hearing for the proposed mining project for the products : Black Galaxy Granite 3 – 10798.80 m /annum.

4.943 Ha. Black Galaxy Granite of M/s. M.S.Enterprises at Sy.No.514/2 & 514/14P, Illapavullur Village, Chimakurthy Mandal, Prakasam District, 124.76 B2 at par with B1 Andhra Pradesh

The representatives of the project proponent and their consultant M/s.S.V.Enviro Labs &

Consultants have attended the meeting.

The Committee noted that this is a new Black Galaxy Granite Mine. The Director of Mines &Geology, Ibrahimpatnam issued In-principle letter on 10.10.2018 for mining lease for a period of 20 years. The mining plan was approved on 09.11.2018. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Ongole vide letter dt. 20.02.2019, stated that there are nine (9 ) mine leases within 500 meters (4.0 Ha.,16.892 Ha., 1.0 Ha., 3.686 Ha., 1.603 Ha., 2.510 Ha., 3.686 Ha., 2.0 Ha. & 5.0 Ha.) and the proposed mine (4.943 Ha.) were comes under cluster with total extent of area is more than 5 Ha. Hence, the present proposal comes under category ‘B1’ project. The proposed project falls under Item No. 1(a) of the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006- (i). Mining of minerals (<100 ha of mining lease area in respect of non-coal mine lease). The Committee recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference ( TOR) with public hearing for the proposed mining project for the products : Black Galaxy Granite 3 – 14278.80 m /annum.

Sd/- Dr. V.S.R.K.Prasad CHAIRMAN SEAC, A.P

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