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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (As per EIA Notification, 2006) FOR Expansion of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (Magadh-Amrapali Area) (Project Area:619.87 Ha Capacity: 25 MTPA)
Central COALFIELD LIMITED (A Subsidiary of Coal India Limited)
December 2020
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited Gondwana Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi CMPDI/EIA/CCL/2020-21/Dec/3120195/01
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Designing Air Quality Monitoring Network for various pollutants and meteorological parameters-sampling locations, frequency and number of samples FAE- Identificationof sources of Air Pollution, its AP impact. and most suitable control devices and mechanisms Preparing cost estimates for pollution control devices and suggesting measures for post closure environmental monitoring
( A-(A.a.e.L_,•O - apU..dA.tE_J Designing sampling network for water and waste water and inspecting Baseline Data Generation FAE- for water related samples. 2 WP Water Budgeting. optimising use of water for various sources of demand. suggesting measures for water conservation, recycling and reuse. Suggesting water treatment systems, drainage facilities
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for cost estimates for structures Preparing and treatmentof wastewaterlike ETP/STP/OiI suggesting Grcasc Trap/Scttling tank and environmental measures for post closure monitoring ( "i.oa.o- OUR solid Source of generation of non-hazardous waste and hazardous waste Quantificationof volume of non-hazardoussolid waste and hazardous waste handling and disposal techniques 3 SHW Management, of non-hazardous solid waste and hazardous waste Suggesting measures for minimization of generation of waste and how it can be reused/recycled. Do-yo- Associated with Baseline data generation for Socio-Economic. Interpretation of primary and secondary data to FAE- SH derive the socio-economic status of PAFs/PAPs stakeholders. 4 and all related SE CHAN Assessment of social changes arising out of the project and impact on the people, suggesting mitigation measures. Developmentof R & R plan and suggesting measures to enhance the socio economic status of the people living in and around the project.
Associated with Baseline data generation for Flora and Fauna. Biodiversity management and identification of species labelled as rare, endangered and 5 FAE- threatened as per IUCN list. Impact of the project on flora and fauna. Preparation of conservation plan fot Scheduled species. Suggesting species for Road Plantation, soil and slope stabilintion, greenbelt development.
Designing of ground water table measurement and monitoring network, computation of ground water recharge, flow rate and direction. Analysis and description of aquifer 6 FAE- D EBhUS • characteristics Preparation of water budget for an area. Determining the impact on groundwater table due to the project and suggesting artificial groundwater recharge and augmentation measures. dA.R) FAE Geology and Geo 7 GEO morphological analysis/dcscription and Stratigraphy/Lithology. Developing geological maps.
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Determining the impact on groundwater table due to the project and suggesting artificial groundwater recharge and augmentation measures.
Geology and Geo morphological analysis/description and Stratigraphy/Lithology. Developing geological maps. FAE Development of Mining plan incorporating like top soil preservation, 7 GEO environmental aspects waste dump management, reclamation/rehabilitationof mined out areas, run off management etc. — Environmental impacts of 3 phases of mining exploration, exploitation and post mining stages 00 —ea.,' Associated with Baseline data generation for soil-Sampling,analysis and characteriz.ationof soil Assessment of fertility/productivity of soil, FAE- nutrient availability 8 sc Assessment of impact of gaseous, liquid and solid pollutants on soil. Controlling degradation of soil/soil conservation Suggesting top soil conservation measures, storage and reuse technology.
Associated in Baseline data generation for developing micro meteorological data for use in modeling I(omAR Collecting and using sgcondary data on FAE- meteorology like cloud cover, inversion related 9 data, mixing heights etc., for modeling Application of FDM air quality models in prediction ofdispersion of pollutants, plotting of isopleths of GLCs representing incremental pollution levels, worst case scenarios on suitable maps showing both, the sources of pollution as well as the environmentally sensitive receptors. Associated in Baseline data generation for noise quality. Sources of noise and vibration in the project FAE- Probable impacts of noise on communitiesand 10 NV kg 59B of vibration on buildings, structures, archaeological monuments etc Control of noise emanating from mining operations and suggesting control devices
FAE- Developmentof Landuse Map RAJ Impact of project on surrounding land use
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> Integration of land use related data/ information for assessing environmental impacts of developmental projects. Suggesting post closure sustainable land use and mitigative measures for preventing degradation of land.
Identification of hazards and hazardous FAE- E k substances 12 Risks and consequences analysis Preparation of impact diagrams Vulnerability assessment Preparation of Emergency Preparedness Plan
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Basic Information- Expansion of Amrapali OCP (Phase-I) (25 MTPA/619.87 Ha) PROJECT DETAILS 1. Name of the project Expansion of Amrapali OCP (Phase-I) (25 MTPA/619.87 Ha) 2. Name of the Company, Address CCL Tele No. & E-mail Central Coalfields Limited Darbhanga House, PO- Ranchi Dist : Ranchi, Jharkhand PIN-834001
3. Latitude and Longitude of the It lies between latitudes 23°52'36.34"N to project 23°53'54.82"N and longitudes of 84° 58'44.35"E to 85°1'32.38"E. 4. If a Joint venture, the names & Not Applicable. It is a project of Central Coalfield addresses of the JV partners Limited. including their share 5. Details of coal linkage As per the Approved EPR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA), a new pit head Amrapalirailway siding for dispatch and transportation of coal from mine to siding throughcovered conveyor belt system is proposed. The construction of pit head Amrapali Railway siding is under progress, it has beenestimated that it may take 3 years to come into operation. Till then, coal will be transported to sidings on Shivpur-Tori line by covered tippingtrucks. 6. Whether the project is in the No Critically Polluted Area (CPA) 7. Cost of the project 5136.15 Cr ( As per Approved Expansion PR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA). 8. Employment generated/to be The project has given a boost to the economy of generated the area by providing primary and secondary employment to local people. The infra-structural facilities provided by the project is benefitting local villagers also. Several activities have been taken up under CSR for the social empowerment of local villagers. The standard of living of the local inhabitants has improved significantly due to indirect employment and service opportunities.
9. Benefits of the project • Improvements in Physical Infrastructure • Improvements in Social Infrastructure • Increase in Employment Potential • Contribution to the Exchequer • Meet energy and steel sector requirement • Productive utilization of existing manpower
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10. Whether new or expansion Expansion project. i. If expansion from ..MT to …….. 14.40 MTPA to 25.00 MTPA MT ii. What is the % of expansion 11. If for expansion, whether the No. application is under 7(ii) of the EIA Notification, 2006. 12. If expansion, please indicate NA the number and date of the certified Compliance Report of Regional Office of the MoEF 13. No. and Date of the ToR /and EAC has granted standard ToR in respect of revised ToR, if any, letter Expansion of Amrapali OCP (Phase-I) (25 MTPA) issued by the MoEF (if this is a on 20.05.2020 vide MoEFCC no: J-11015 case for EC) /109/2013-IA-II(M). 14. No. and Date of the EC and the The project has obtained Environmental revised EC letter issued by the clearance for 14.40 MTY on 20.03.2020 as per MoEF (if this is a case for EIA notification 2006 vide letter no J- reconsideration. If so, what 11015/109/2003/-IAII( M) Dt. 20.03.2020. specific reconsideration(s) being sought by the proponent) 15. If the project was considered in NIL EAC, Pl. give dates of the meeting (s). 16. Type of Mine: (Open Opencast Project. cast/Underground/mixed) 17. Capacity of the mine applied 25.00 MTPA for 18. ML Area i. As per block allotment ii. As per approved mine plan 619.87 Ha. 19. Date of approval of mine plan, 4.12.2019 mine closure plan, status & date
20. Date of Board’s approval 04.12.2019 21. Date of Ground water Online application submitted vide no: 21- clearance 4/699/JH/MIN/2020 dated: 29.11.2020. 22. Date of mine closure approval 494th CCL Board held on 04.12.2020
23. Any river/Nallha flowing near Chundru and Barki rivers flowing west to east and or adjacent to the proposed north to south respectively control the drainage mine. If yes, please give of the block. The Chundru River marks the Southern boundary of the block whereas Barki
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II. II. TECHNICAL DETAILS 24. Geological Reserve: i Total geological 486.50 MTe in Amrapali Block and 203.31 Mtes in Kishanpur reserve Block. Ii. Mineable reserve The total mineable reserves as per the approved Expansion PR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA) is 467.37 Mte. However, in this proposal (Phase-I), the balance mineable reserves are 79.50 Mte. (As on 31.03.2020). iii. Extractable reserve -do- iv. Per cent (%) of 100% extraction v. Range of ground water Pre Monsoon:8.25 mtrs level Post Monsoon: 3.49 mtrs vi. Total estimated water Potable Water Demand: 437 m3/Day requirement: Industrial Water Demand: 1842.75 m3/Day Total water Demand: 2280 m3/Day 25. Details of Seams i. No of seams 8 ii. Thickness of seams to Sl. Particulars Unit Sections be worked No. Eastern Wester Thickness of Coal n I. m Seams 1 I(Ex (B.)- band thickness) m 4-8 6-10 2 I (M.) ( m 5-7 6-7 3 I (T) m 3-8 2-4 4 I (C) m 14-20 - 5 II (B.) m 1-2 1-2 6 II (T) m 1-2 1-2 7 III (C) m 6-10 6-10 8 IV m 4-6 3-6
iii. Grade of coal Grade F iv. Stripping ratio 1.05 v. Category of NA Gaseousness vi. Average gradient Gradient of 3° -7° towards the south vii. Maximum thickness of 20 m seams
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27. Life of mine 4 years
Whether ambient air 28. quality seasonal data has been documented. Yes, ambient air quality data has been documented in Pre- If so, from which Monsoon Season of 2020 in Chapter III and all results are season to which within prescribed limit. season and whether the results are within the prescribed limits 29. Whether the certificate R.O Compliance is awaited. of compliance of earlier EC from MoEF Regional Office has been obtained, if the proposal is for expansion. 30. Details of O.B. i. External OB dumps External dump on the north east side of mine boundary ii. No of OB dumps 01 ( Binglat External Dump) iii. Area 89.16 Ha iv. Height 60 m above ground level v. Quantity Volume of OB to be stored in the Binglat external dump: 24.41 M.Cum (As on 31.03.2020). (Excluding 16 M.Cum of OB already accommodated in this external dump) vi. Year of backfilling No backfilling of external dump is proposed 31. Details of Internal Dumps i. Number of internal 02 ( One in east section and other in west section) dumps ii. Area 271.71 Ha. iii. Height +530m R.L. iv. Quantity. Volume of OB to be stored in the internal OB dump : 74.95 M.Cum (As on 31.03.2020).
32. Details of final Mine Voids Area 153.51 Ha Depth Approx. 90 Mtrs Below Avg Ground level 33. Details of Quarry i. Total quarry area 425.22 Ha. ii. Backfilled quarry area 271.71 Ha (at the end of mine life) 34. LANDUSE DETAILS
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Sl.no Type of Land Area in Ha. 1 Forest 30.00 2 Scrubs 88.00 3 Plantation Area 8.00 Pre Mining 4 Agricultural area 73.00 5 Waste Land 105.00 6 Mining Area 287.18 7 Settlements 25.00 8 Water Body 3.00 Total Area in Ha 619.18
Land Use As Per Approved Plan Particulars Area (Ha)
Quarry 425.22
External Dump 89.16 Landuse During Mining Industrial Area 60.75 Safety Zone/green belt 28.92 Embankment/Garland Drain/Diversion 15.82 of Public Road/Nala Diversion Total 619.87
PostMiningLanduse Proposed Land Use After Reclamation Particulars Area (Ha) Backfilled Area Reclaimed With Plantation 178 Void/ Haul roads, safety zone left over for 250.02 future use Reclaimed with plantation 89.16 Industrial area for future use 60.75 Plantation on Safety Zone/ Green Belt 26.12
Land for public Use 15.82
Total 619.87
35. Details of Forest issues i. Total forest area involved (in ha) for mining 531.64 Ha ii. Status of Forest Clearance Stage II is available for total forest land of 531.64 Ha within the proposed project area. F.No.8-48/2008-FC Dt.12.10.2010. iii. Is there any National Park, eco-sensitive None Zones, within 10 km radius? If so, give the details iv. If the project is within 10 KM of radius of the Not applicable
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III LEGAL ISSUES 39. Pl give details , if the No Proposal is under any investigation 40. Any court cases pending. If YES. so, please provide a list with details as annexure 41. Any violation cases No pending. If so, please provide a list with details as annexure 42. Give details of actual coal Coal (Million Year OBR(Mcum) production vis-à-vis tes) sanctioned capacity since the inception of mine in 2013-14 - 2.54 following format 2014-15 2.55 17.74 2015-16 4.79 6.24 2016-17 6.23 4.19 2017-18 6.5 6.965 2018-19 10.2 12.2 2019-20 12.79 13.80
IV. PUBLIC HEARING ISSUES 43. Date and Place of public 17.11.2020 hearing
44. Issues raised during Public Enclosed as Annexure-VI Hearing and assurance given along with the financial provisions, if any, by the project proponent
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V. Consultant 45. Name of the consultant who prepared CMPDIL the EIA/EMP report
46. Whether the consultant has been Yes. accredited by the QCI and NABL and Accreditation Certificate no: whether it is accredited with Quality NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0092 Council of India (QCI) /National Dt.14.08.2020 . Enclosed as Annexure Accreditation Board of Education and V. Training (NABET) as per the MoEF OM dated 2nd December, 2009
VI. IMG of Ministry of Coal 47. Whether the project was considered Not Applicable by the IMG of Ministry of Coal for any irregularities. If so the no. and date of the show cause notice and the response of the MoC.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction...... 19
1.1 Purpose of the report ...... 19 1.2 Identification of Project and Project Proponent ...... 19 1.3 Brief Description of Nature and Size of the Project ...... 20 1.3.1 Location 20 1.3.2 Importance of project to Country, Region 20 1.4 Scope of the Study ...... 20 Chapter 2 Project Description ...... 29
2.1 Type of Project ...... 29 2.2 Need for the Project ...... 29 2.3 Location Details ...... 29 2.3.1 General Location 29 2.3.2 Specific Location 29 2.3.3 Project Boundary & Project Site Layout 30 2.4 Size and Magnitude of operation...... 30 2.4.1 Summarised Calendar Programme 30 2.5 Physiography, Drainage and Communication ...... 31 2.5.1 Physiography 31 2.5.2 Drainage 31 2.6 Land use ...... 31 2.7 Geology ...... 32 2.8 Mining Method ...... 36 2.8.1 Mining Method 36 The mining and geological conditions of the mine are as follows: - 36 2.8.2 Dumping Strategy 36 2.8.3 Coal Transportation 36 2.9 Infrastructure ...... 36 2.9.1 Buildings 36 2.9.2 Roads & Culverts 37 2.9.3 Water supply and Sewerage 37 2.9.4 Workshop & store 38 Chapter 3 Description of Environment ...... 39
3.1 General ...... 39 3.2 Mateorological Study ...... 40 3.2.1 Macro- Mateorological Study 40 3.2.2 Micro-meteorological Study 41 3.2.3 Data presentation & analysis 41 3.3 Air Environment ...... 41 3.3.1 Sampling Locations, Parameters and Frequecy of Sampling 41 3.3.2 Results 44 ======Prepared by CMPDI, RI-III, Ranchi
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4.1 Introduction ...... 75 4.2 Impact Assessment & Pollution Control Measures for Air ...... 75 4.2.1 Air Quality Impact Assessment 75 4.2.2 Air Pollution Control Measures 80 4.3 Impact Assessment & Pollution Control Measures for Water Environment .. 81 4.3.1 Water Demand 81 4.3.2 Impact on Ground Water Regime 82 4.3.3 Impact on Surface Water Regime 84 4.3.4 Water Pollution and Control 84 4.3.5 Sources of water pollution 84 4.3.6 Treatment Technology 84 4.3.7 Water Pollution Control Measures 85 4.4 Impact Assessment & Control Measures for Noise & Blasting ...... 85 4.5 Impact on Land Resource and Its Management ...... 86 4.5.1 Present Land Use 86 4.5.2 Landuse During Mining 86 4.5.3 Dump Management Plan 87 4.5.4 Land Reclamation 87 4.5.5 Biological Reclamation of Mined Out Area 88 4.6 Solid Waste Management ...... 89 4.6.1 Municipal Solid Waste Management 89 Quantum of Waste Generation: ...... 89
4.6.2 Hazardous Waste Management 90
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Quantum of Hazardous Waste ...... 90
4.7 Impact on Flora and Fauna ...... 91 4.7.1 Conservation plan for flora & fauna 92 4.7.2 Recommendations for Mitigation Measures 93 4.8 Socio-Economic Impact ...... 93 4.8.1 Negative Impact 93 4.8.2 Positive Impact 94 4.8.3 Recommendations for mitigation measures 94 4.9 Effects on Traffic Movement ...... 95 4.10 Visual/Aesthetic Effects ...... 95 4.11 Impact on local population and R&R Action Plan ...... 96 Chapter 5 Analysis of Alternative ...... 98
5.1 Introduction ...... 98 5.2 Alternative for Techonology ...... 98 5.2.1 Method of Mining 98 5.2.2 Dumping Pattern 98 5.2.3 Coal Transportation 98 Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Programme ...... 100
6.1 Introduction ...... 100 6.2 Monitoring of Environmental Control Measures ...... 100 Corporate Level ...... 100
Area Level ...... 100
6.3 Monitoring of Environmental parameters ...... 101 6.3.1 Ambient Air, Noise & Water Monitoring 101 6.3.2 Measurement Methodologies 102 6.3.3 Plantation 103 6.3.4 Health 103 6.4 Emergency Procedures ...... 103 6.5 Environmental Budget ...... 103 Chapter 7 Additional Studies ...... 105
7.1 Public Consultation ...... 105 7.2 Safety & Risk assessment...... 105 7.2.1 Safety Aspects for Outsourcing/Hiring of HEMM/Equipment 111 7.2.2 Stability of Benches, Quarry High walls and Spoil Dumps: 112 7.2.3 Precautions against Danger of Inundation from Surface Water: 113 7.2.4 Prevention of Flooding of Equipment Deployed at Bottom Horizons: 113 7.2.5 Prevention of Electric Shocks: 113 7.2.6 Dust Suppression & Dilution of Exhaust Fumes: 114 7.2.7 Measures to be taken for Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention: 114
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8.1 Introduction ...... 128 8.2 Impreovements in Physical Infrastructure & Community Development ...... 128 8.3 Improvements in Social Infrastructure & Quality of Life of People ...... 129 8.4 Employment Potential ...... 130 8.5 Other Tangible Benefits ...... 130 Chapter 9 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis ...... 131
Chapter 10 Environment Management Plan ...... 132
10.1 Introduction ...... 132 10.2 Implementing Organisation ...... 132 10.2.1 Compensation to land losers 133 10.2.2 Pollution Control Measures 133 Plantation/Green Belt Development 134 Land Restoration 134 10.3 Monitoring & Control ...... 134 10.3.1 Monitoring Schedule 134 10.3.2 Plantation Monitoring 134 10.3.3 Action Plan for Land Reclamation and Plantation 135 10.3.4 Health Monitoring 135 10.4 Cost of Environmental Control Measures ...... 135 10.4.1 CapitalCostof EnvironmentalControl Measures 135 10.4.2 Proposed Revenue Cost of Environmental Control Measures 135 10.4.3 Corporate Environmental Responsibility 136 10.4.4 Mine Closure Details 136
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11.1 Introduction ...... 137 11.2 Project Description ...... 137 11.3 Description of Environment ...... 138 11.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ...... 140 Air Pollution Control Measures 140 Impact Assessment & Pollution Control Measures for Water 140 Sources of water pollution 140 Treatment Technology 141 Water Pollution Control Measures 141 Impact on land use pattern 141 Impact on Flora and Fauna 142 Major Features in the Study Area ...... 142
The following possible impacts have been attributed from the mining activity of the projects...... 142
11.5 Project Benefits ...... 142 11.6 Environment Management Plan ...... 142 Chapter 12 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged ...... 144
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S. NO. ANNEXURES I Previous EC Letter
II Standard Terms of Reference III Approval copy of Mining Plan IV Copy of Forest Clearance v QCI Accreditation VI Minutes of Public Hearing
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Plate I Location Plan ...... 27
Plate II Core and Buffer Zone of study area on Topo Sheet ...... 27
Plate III A Drainage Map…………………………………………………………………..29
Plate III B Water table contour Plan…………….………………………………………..29
Plate IV Proo\posed Landuse Plan …………………………………………….………..29
Plate V Geological Plan ...... 34
Plate VI Seasonal Windrose ...... 39
Plate VII Location of Air & Noise Monitoring stations ...... 40
Plate VIII Location of Water and Soil sampling stations ...... 52
Plate IX Land Use of Core and Buffer Zone ...... 72
Plate X-A Isopleth PM10 Uncontrol ...... 77
Plate X-BIsopleth PM10 with Existing Control Measure ...... 77
Plate XI Isopleth PM10 with additional Control Measures ...... 77
Plate XII Proposed Water Usage Diagram ...... 79
Plate XIII Final Stage Quarry Plan ...... 84
Plate XIV Final Stage Dump Plan ...... 84
Plate XV Post Mining Landuse Plan ...... 85
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Table 2.1 Coal Production Programme 30 Table 2.2 Proposed Land Use Plan 31 Table 2.3 Sequence of Coal Seam and Parting 32 Table 2.4Description of coal seams proposed to be worked along with the parting details 33 Table 2.5Geological and Mining Characteristics 35 Table 2.6 Water usage Details 37 Table 3.1 References of baseline data 39 Table 3.2 Sampling Location for Air Quality Monitoring 42 Table 3.3Measurement Techniques 42 Table 3.4 Ambient Air Quality Results 44 Table 3.5 Concentration of critical pollutants and Heavy Metals in Ambient Air 45 Table 3.6 Source Apportionment Study 47 Table 3.7 List of noise monitoring stations 49 Table 3.8 Noise Monitoringdata 49 Table 3.9Hydrogeological units developed in Amrapali OCP (Amrapali Block-East Section) 51 Table 3.10Hydrogeological units developed in Amrapali OCP (Kishanpur Block -West Section) 52 Table 3.11 Location of water Quality Sampling Stations 54 Table 3.12 Surface Water Monitoring Stations 54 Table 3.13 Surface water Quality 55 Table 3.14 Ground Water Quality 56 Table 3.15 Effluent Water Quality 57 Table 3.16 Soil Monitoring at Station S1 59 Table 3.17 Soil Monitoring at Station S2 59 Table 3.18 Flora and Fauna in Core and Buffer Zone 60 Table 3.19 Fauna in Core Zone 65 Table 3.20 Fauna in Buffer Zone 66 Table 3.21 Zone wise List of Villages with Households and Population 68 Table 3.22 Details of Household sampling 70 Table 3.23 Demographic Profile 70 Table 3.24Status of Basic and Civic Aminities in the study area 72 Table 4.1 Predicted Concentrations of PM10 78 Table 4.2Predicted Concentrations of PM2.5 79 Table 4.3Air Pollution Control Measures 80 Table 4.4 Peak Industral and Domestic Water Demand 81 Table 4.5Mine Inflow Calculations 83 Table 4.6 Sources of Water pollution 84 Table 4.7 Proposed Land Use Plan 86 Table 4.8 Post-Mining Land Use Plan 87 Table 4.9 Quantification of Waste Load 90 Table 6.1 Details of Environmental Monitoring Stations 101 Table 6.2 Measurement methodologies for Air Quality Monitoring 102 Table 6.3 Smapling Analytical equipments used for environmental monitoring 102 ======Prepared by CMPDI, RI-III, Ranchi
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======Prepared by CMPDI, RI-III, Ranchi 18 Final EIA & EMP of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (619.87 Ha/25 MTPA) Magadh-Amrapali Area, Central Coalfields Limited ------Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of the report
Amrapali OCP (14.40 MTPA) is an existing project in Chatra District of Jharkhand, administratively under Magadh-Amrapali Area of CCL. This project has obtained Environmental clearance for 14.40 MTPA under 7(ii) of EIA Notification, 2006 vide letter no: J-11015/109/2003-IA-II (M) dt. 20.03.2020, enclosed as Annexure I. In order to meet the increasing demand of coal to meet the energy needs of the nation, it has been planned to enhance the capacity of Amrapali OCP. Subsequently, an expansion PR of Amrapali OCP was prepared for a rated capacity of 25 MTPA/35 MTPA within the project area of 2478.89 Ha and approved by CIL Board on 11.02.2020. Further, it has been decided by CCL to undertake the expansion of Amrapali OCP in a phased manner. Phase-I has been planned excluding the un-diverted forestland within the approved PR boundary. The proposal for expansion of Amrapali OCP (Phase-I) (from 14.40 MTPA to 25.00 MTPA) within the project area of 619.87 Ha. has been submitted to MoEFCC in Form-I as per EIA Notification, 2006. EAC has recommended standard ToR in respect of Expansion of Amrapali OCP (25 MTPA) and communicated vide MoEFCC letter no: J-11015/109/2013-IA-II (M) Dt. 20.05.2020. Purpose of this EIA/EMP of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is to carryout impact assessment studies based on the Mining Plan and one season Baseline data generated as per the standard ToR Prescribed by MoEFCC. 1.2 Identification of Project and Project Proponent
Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited is a prime producer of coking & non-coking coal in the country. It operates coalmines in the state of Jharkhand. Its operation spread over 2600 km2 in the districts of Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Giridih, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Deoghar and Koderma. Mining operation spread over six coalfields i.e North Karanpura, South Karanpura, East Bokaro, West Bokaro, Ramgarh and Giridih Coalfields. CCL has been playing a pivotal role in fulfilling the energy needs of the country. This subsidiary of Coal India Limited has produced 66.88 Mt. of coal during 2019-20 and is planning to produce 86 MTPA in 2020-21 to meet the energy demands of the country. The project under consideration, i.e. Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (25.00 MTPA/619.87 Ha) falls under North Karanpura Coalfields of CCL headed by General Manager, Magadh- Amrapali area. The address for correspondence is as given below.
Address: Project Officer, Amrapali OCP Magadh-Amrapali Area, Central Coalfields Limited, PO-Tandwa, Dist-Chatra, Jharkhand. PIN- 825321
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Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is an expansion of existing opencast coal-mining project. The proposed project will run with a rated capacity of 25.00 MTPA within the project area of 619.87 Ha. and a mine life of 04 years (As on 31.03.2020). The project consists of two geological blocks namely, Amrapali and Kishanpur.
1.3.1 Location
The proposed Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is located in the northern fringe of the N.K. coalfield and lies in the Chatra District of Jharkhand. This project falls under two geological blocks namely, Amrapali and Kishanpur. This project is enclosed by Pachra block in the east and Koed block in the west. The core and buffer zone of projet is covered by Survey of India Topo Sheet No.73-A/13(RF 1:50000).
1.3.2 Importance of project to Country, Region
This proposal is significant as Central Coalfields Limited is facing increasing demand of coal from industry and power sector. Enhancing coal production from the mines of CCL will help to bridge the gap of demand and supply of coal in India, especially in power and steel sectors. This project shall act as a major source of direct and indirect employement, which will inturn help in uplifting the socio-economic status of villagers living in the core and buffer zone. Further, several community development activities to be carried out as a part of CSR and other heads. This project will help in developing the supporting infracture of nearby villages like roads, railway line, power transmission line, water supply etc. 1.4 Scope of the Study
This EIA/EMP has been prepared as per EIA notification, 2006 and conditions prescribed as per the standard Terms of Reference (ToR) recommended by MoEFCC by incorporating one season baseline data generated in core and buffer zone. The compliance of TOR in this report is provided herewith:
Sl. Tor Condition Complaince No
An EIA-EMP Report shall be prepared for 25 MTPA within the project area of EIA EMP of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (25 1 619.8 Ha. based on the generic MTPA/619.87 Ha.) has been prepared as per the structure specified in Appendix III of Appendix III of EIA Notification 2006 the EIA Notification, 2006
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A map specifying locations of the This project located in the CD block Tandwa of 3 State, District and Project location Chatra Dist., Jharkhand. Refer Plate-I for Location should be provided. Plan of the project
A Study area map of the core zone and 10 km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000 scale) clearly delineating the major topographical features such as the land use, surface drainage pattern including rivers/streams/nullahs/canals, locations of human habitations, major constructions including railways, The study area is covered by Survey of India Topo roads, pipelines, major Sheet No.73-A/13(RF 1:50000). Refer Plate-II for 4 industries/mines and other polluting sources. In case of ecologically Location of the project on the Survey of India Topo sensitive areas such as Biosphere Sheet. Reserves/National Parks/WL Sanctuaries/ Elephant Reserves, forests (Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna, and areas where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance found in the 15 km study area should be given.
Land use map (1: 50,000 scale) based The land use pattern of core and buffer zone on a recent satellite imagery of the 5 studied through satellite imagery data is as as study area may also be provided with explanatory note on the land use. shown in the Plate IX at Section. 3.9 of this report.
Map showing the core zone delineating Total Project area of Amrapali Exp. OCP (Phase-I) the agricultural land (irrigated and un- is 619.87 Ha., consisting of 531.64 Ha of forest irrigated, uncultivable land as defined land and 88.23 Ha of Non-Forest land (GMK + 6 in the revenue records, forest areas (as per records), along with other Tenancy). Refer to Plate IV and Section 2.6 of this physical features such as water bodies, report for proposed land use plan along with the etc should be furnished. revenue details
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A detailed Site plan of the mine showing the proposed break-up of the land for mining operations such as the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt, safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony (within and adjacent to the ML), Total Project area of Amrapali Exp. OCP (Phase-I) undisturbed area -if any, and is 619.87 Ha. Of which, quarry is propsed in 425.22 landscape features such as existing Ha., external dumping is proposed in 89.16 Ha. and 8 roads, drains/natural water bodies 60.75 ha of industrial area. Total green belt has to be left undisturbed along with been proposed in 26.12 Ha. any natural drainage adjoining the Please Refer to Section 4.5 for detailed landuse lease /project areas, and plan and proposed reclamation plan. modification of thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/re-channelling of the water courses, etc., approach roads, major haul roads, etc should be indicated.
In case of any proposed diversion of nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion /modification of Easterly flowing Dudhmatia nala has been drainage and their realignment, proposed for diversion along the northern boundary 9 construction of embankment etc. of the project. The diversion of nala has already should also be shown on the map been started and will be completed by March 2021. as per the approval of Irrigation and flood control Department of the concerned state.
Similarly, if the project involves diversion of any road/railway line In the approved EPR of Amrapali Expansion OCP passing through the ML/project (Phase-I), it has been proposed to divert the 10 area, the proposed route of Tandwa-Chatra road along the eastern boundary of diversion and its realignment the project of length 4.50 km. should be shown in the map.
Break up of lease/project area as Total project area of the proposed project is 619.87 11 per different land uses and their Ha. This land has been acquired under CBA act stage of acquisition should be vide S.O. no. 1381 dt. 16.05.2003.
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Total Project area of Amrapali Exp. OCP (Phase-I) is 619.87 Ha. Of which, quarry is propsed in 425.22 Break-up of lease/project area as Ha., external dumping is proposed in 89.16 Ha. and 12 per mining operations should be 60.75 ha of industrial area. Total green belt has provided. been proposed in 26.12 Ha. Refer Section 2.6 for the detailed landuse break-up.
Impact of changes in the land use due to the project, if much of the In order to restore the land degraded due to the land being acquired is proposed mining activity, around 293.28 Ha of 13 predominantly agricultural project area is proposed to be planted by the post land/forestland/grazing land mining stage. The detailed land degradation plan detailed in the section 4.5 of this report.
One-season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on environmental quality - air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx, NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Baseline data in respect of Amrapali Expansion OCP Pb, Cr, As, etc), noise, water (Phase-I) was generated for the Pre-monsoon 14 (surface and groundwater), soil - season 2020 in respect of Air, water, noise. Please along with one-season met data refer to Chapter III of this EIA EMP for primary coinciding with the same season for baseline data. AAQ collection period should be provided.
Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale) (core and buffer zone clearly delineating the location of various sampling stations superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting sources should be provided. The number and location of the stations in both Location of Air, water, noise and soil monitoring core and buffer zones should be stations in have been marked on the Survey of selected on the basis of size of IndiaToposheet. (Refer Plate VII and Plate VIII). 15 lease/project area, the proposed Location of Monitoring stations (air, Water, Noise impacts in the downwind and Soil) have been selected as per the CPCB and (air)/downstream (surface MoEFCC guidelines. water)/groundwater regime (based on flow). One station should be in the upwind/upstream/non- impact/non-polluting area as a control station. The monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing for both ground water and surface
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Study on the existing flora and fauna in the study area (10km) should be carried out by an institution of relevant discipline. The list of flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and study area and a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of the migratory corridor of Study on the flora and fauna in the study area (10km) any endangered fauna should be has been carried out by Projects and Development India given. If the study area has Pvt. Ltd. in the Pre-monsoon period of 2017. It has been 16 endangered flora and fauna, or if revalidated by the QCI accreditated consultant of the area is occasionally visited or CMPDI. The list of flora and fauna duly authenticated used as a habitat by Schedule-I separately for the core and study area has also been fauna, or if the project falls within detailed in the Section 3.7 of this report. 15 km of an ecologically sensitive area, or used as a migratory corridor then a Comprehensive Conservation Plan should be prepared and submitted with EIA- EMP Report; and comments from the CWLW of the State Govt. should also be obtained and furnished.
Details of mineral reserves, geological status of the study area and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and progressive stage-wise working scheme until the end of mine life The balance mineable reserves of Amrapali should be provided on the basis of Expansion OCP (Phase-I) within the truncated 17 the approved rated capacity and quarry area of 425.22 Ha is 79.50 Mte for life of 4 calendar plans of production from years. Detailed calendar plan incorporated in the approved Mining Plan. Section 2.4 of this report. Geological maps and sections should be included. The Progressive mine development and Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan should also be shown in figures.
======Prepared by CMPDI, RI-III, Ranchi 24 Final EIA & EMP of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (619.87 Ha/25 MTPA) Magadh-Amrapali Area, Central Coalfields Limited ------Considering the mining and geological conditions Details of mining methods, the method of mining adopted to extract coal and technology, equipment to be used, OB is inclined slicing method. Shovel-dumper etc., rationale for selection of mining system has been envisaged for OB removal 18 specified technology and in both the quarries. Coal winning is proposed to be equipment proposed to be used carried out using Surface Miner – FE Loader- vis-à-vis the potential impacts Dumper/ shovel-dumper combination. Detailed should be provided. Mining methodology is incorporated in the section 2.8 of this report.
Impact of mining on hydrology, modification of natural drainage, diversion and channeling of the existing rivers/water courses The detailed impact study on water regime 19 flowing though the ML and (Ground water and Surface water) has been carried adjoining the lease/project and the out and presented in the section 4.3 of this report. impact on the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
The peak industrial water demand for Amrapali Expansion OCP was projected as 1842.75 cum/day. Detailed water balance should be The domestic water demand (colony + industrial provided. The break-up of water buildings) was projected as 437cum/day. Thus, 20 requirement for the various mine the total water requirement is 2,280 cum/day. The operations should be given details of peak water demand of the project are separately presented in Plate XII and section 4.3.1 of this report.
Source of water for use in mine, Total mine water requirements will be fulfilled by sanction of the competent authority the mine discharge itself. 21 in the State Govt. and impacts vis- The application for obtaining NoC from CGWA has à-vis the competing users should been submitted vide no: 21-4/699/JH/MIN/2020 be given. dated: 29.11.2020.
Impact of mining and water abstraction use in mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater The detailed impact on water regime (Ground regime within the core zone and 10 water and Surface water) has been carried out and km buffer zone including long-term presented in the section 4.3 of this report. monitoring measures should be Further, stage of ground water development in 22 provided. Details of rainwater Tandwa development block (where Amrapali harvesting and measures for Expansion OCP exist), Chatra district as 26.23 % recharge of groundwater should and identified the region with category “Safe” for be reflected in case there is a the proposed activity. declining trend of groundwater availability and/or if the area falls within dark/grey zone.
23 Impact of blasting, noise and Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations have been
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Impacts of mining on the AAQ and AQIP has been carried out using AERMOD software predictions based on modeling 24 version. 9.4.0. and incorporated in Section 4.2 of using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or this report. latest model should be provided
Impacts of mineral transportation within the mining area and outside the lease/project along with flow- chart indicating the specific areas generating fugitive emissions should be provided. Impacts of transportation, handling, transfer of mineral and waste on air Impact of transportation outside project boundary 25 quality, generation of effluents has been discussed in the section 4.9 and 4.10 of from workshop, management plan this report. for maintenance of HEMM, machinery, equipment should be given. Details of various facilities such as rest areas and canteen for workers and effluents/pollution load emanating. from these activities should also be provided.
As per the Approved EPR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA), a new pit head Amrapali railway siding for Effort be made to reduce/eliminate dispatch and transportation of coal from mine to road transport of coal inside and siding through covered conveyor belt system is outside mine and for mechanized proposed. The construction of pit head Amrapali 26 loading of coal through CHP/ Railway Siding is under progress, it has been Silo entirely wagons and into estimated that it may take 3 years to come into trucks/tippers. operation. Till then, coal will be transported to sidings on Shivpur-Tori line by covered tipping trucks.
Details of waste OB and topsoil generated as per the approved calendar programme, and their The total volume of OBR is estimated as 99.36 management shown in figures as M.Cum (including 15.65 M.cum proposed to be re- well explanatory notes tables giving handled). 24.41 M.Cum is proposed to be placed in progressive development and mine the external dump (Dump A) and 52.47 M.Cum will 27 closure plan, green belt be backfilled in the excavated quarry/ mine void development, backfilling (Dump B) and the balance 22.48 M.Cum will be programme and conceptual post backfilled in the internal dump (Dump C). A mining land use should be given. detailed waste management plan has been OB dump heights and terracing incorporated in Section 4.5.4 of this report. based on slope stability studies with a max of 28o angle as the ultimate slope should be given.
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Efforts be made for maximising Dump management has been planned in such a progressive internal dumping of way that the max. OB is proposed to be backfilled O.B., sequential mining, external in the mine void. 28 dump on coal bearing area and Out of 99.36 M.Cum of OB to be generated, only later rehandling into the mine 24.41 M.Cum is proposed in the external dump and void.--to reduce land degradation. remaining in the internal dump.
Land reclamation and enrichment through plantation will be done to bring back the land-use Impact of change in land use from as similar as possible to the pre-mining land use. mining operations and wether the For this purpose, efforts will be made to bring 29 land can be restored to agriculture approximately 293.28 Ha area to bring under use post mining. plantation. Refer to Section 4.5.4 for detailed land reclamation plan.
Progressive Green belt and ecological restoration /afforestation plan (both in text, figures and in It has been proposed to develop greenbelt in 26.12 the tabular form as per the format 30 Ha of project area. Refer Section 4.5.4 of this of MOEF given below) and selection report. of species (native) based on original survey/landuse should be given.
Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan and post mining land use and Refer to Section 4.5.4 for detailed land reclamation 28 restoration of land/habitat to the plan. status pre- mining should be provided.
Flow chart of water balance should be provided. Treatment of effluents from workshop, Detailed water consumption along with water township, domestic wastewater, 31 balance diagram incorporated in the Section 4.3.1 mine water discharge, etc. of this report. should be provided. Details of STP in colony and ETP in mine should be given.
Cost of EMP (capital and recurring) Total Capital cost of EMP as per the approved EPR 32 should be included in the project of Amrapali OCP is 122 Cr. Detailed EMP Cost is cost and for progressive and final
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Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R Plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population (including tribals, R&R has been proposed for around 260 PAFs have SC/ST, BPL families) found in the been identified in the villages falling in the project 33 study area and broad plan for boundary. resettlement of the displaced R&R will be taken up as per R&R Policy of CIL population, site for the detailed in the section 4.11 of this report. resettlement colony, along with the schedule of the implementation of the R&R Plan should be given.
It has been proposed to spend Rs. 3 Crores under Corporate Environment 34 CER to address the concerns raised during the Responsibility: public consultation held on 17.11.2020
Public consultation in respect of Amrapali Exp. OP (Phase-I) 25 MTPA conducted on 17.11.2020 as 35 Details on Public Hearing per the EIA Notification 2020 and detailed in the section 7.1 of this report.
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Project Description
2.1 Type of Project
Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is an expansion of the existing opencast coal-mining project. The proposed project will run with a rated capacity of 25.00 MTPA within the project area of 619.87 Ha. and a mine life of 04 years (As on 31.03.2020). The project consists of two geological blocks namely, Amrapali and Kishanpur. 2.2 Need for the Project
Amrapali OCP is an existing project of CCL operating with an EC capacity of 14.40 MTPA. In order to meet the increasing coal demand from power sector in India, efforts are being made by Coal India Limited to enhance the production of existing coalmines. The present proposal i.e., Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is an expansion proposal from 14.40 MTPA to 25 MTPA within the project area 619.87 Ha. 2.3 Location Details
2.3.1 General Location
The project is located in northern fringe of North Karanpura Coalfields of Central Coalfields Limited, Jharkhand. This project located in the CD block Tandwa of Chatra Dist., Jharkhand. Refer Plate-I for Location Plan of the project.
2.3.2 Specific Location
Proposed Amrapali OCP is located in the northern fringe of the N.K. coalfield and lies in the Chatra District of Jharkhand. The Amrapali block covering an area of 10.11 sq.Km (coal bearing 9.28 sq. Km) is bounded by Latitude 230 51' 31" & 230 53' 38" N and Longitude 850 00' 05" & 850 02' 07" E. The Kishanpur block (5.89 sq. Km) having coal bearing area of 5.45 Sq.Km is limited by the Latitude 230 51' 58" & 230 53' 30" N and Longitude 840 58' 55" and 850 00' 05" E. The Amrapali OCP is enclosed by Pachra block on the east and Koed block on the west. This project is covered by Survey of India Topo Sheet No.73-A/13(RF 1:50000). Refer Plate-II for Location of the project on Topo Sheet.
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The eastern surface boundary has been fixed leaving a surface barrier of 60m from Barki River. c) Southern Boundary
The Southern surface boundary has been fixed limiting the quarry boundary within the acquired forest land of 531.64 ha. d) Western Boundary
The western surface boundary has been fixed leaving a surface barrier of 60m from Bahutchuha nala.
2.4 Size and Magnitude of operation
Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) will run with rated capacity of 25 MTPA within the lease area of 619.87 Ha. Total mineable reserves for Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) as on 31.03.2020 have been estimated as 79.50 M.te corresponding to a volume of OBR of 99.36 Mm3 (including 15.65 Mm3 to be re-handled) at an average stripping ratio of 1.05 M3 per tonne.
2.4.1 Summarised Calendar Programme
For the Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I), balance mineable reserves within the truncated quarry area of 425.22 Ha is 79.50 Mte for life of 4 years. The detailed calendar plan for the proposed working is as given below : Table 2.1 Coal Production Programme
Proposed Calendar Plan for Phase-I of Amrapali Expansion OCP
Coal in OB in Re-handling Total OB in Stripping Year Mte M.Cum in M.Cum M.Cum Ratio
Y1 20.00 19.68 5 24.68 0.98
Y2 20.00 21.84 5 26.84 1.09
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Y3 25.00 26.36 5.65 32.01 1.05
Y4 14.50 15.83 - 15.83 1.09
TOTAL 79.50 83.71 15.65 99.36 1.05
2.5 Physiography, Drainage and Communication
2.5.1 Physiography
The Amrapali and Kishanpur blocks are characterised by more or less flat terrain with gentle undulation. In general ground slopes towards south. The maximum and minimum elevation is 497, 440m and 501m, 449m respectively.
2.5.2 Drainage
Chundru and Barki rivers flowing west to east and north to south respectively control the drainage of the block. The Chundru River marks the Southern boundary of the geological block whereas Barki River is the eastern limit of the property. Besides, there are some small seasonal nalas, which discharge their load into main nalas of the block. All the nalas of the block are seasonal except Chundru and Barki River, which are perennial.
The drainage of Kishanpur Block is controlled by Chundru river and Bahutchua nala flowing west to east and north to south respectively.
Refer Plate- IIIA, IIIB for Drainage Map and Water Contour Map of the area.
2.6 Land use
As per the Approved EPR of Amrapali Expansion OCP (25/35 MTPA), the total land requirement is 2478.89 Ha. However, the present proposal i.e., Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) with rated capacity of 25 MTPA within lease area of 619.87 Ha only. The proposed land use details for present proposal (Phase-I) are as given below. Refer Plate IV for Proposed Land Use Plan showing type of land. Table 2.2 Proposed Land Use Plan
Forest Area in Non-Forest Total Area in Description Ha. Area in Ha. Ha. Quarry 392.75 32.47 425.22 Dump 60.14 29.02 89.16 Industrial Area (W/S, S/S, Haul 56.75 4 60.75 Road etc)
======Prepared by CMPDI, RI-III, Ranchi 31 Final EIA & EMP of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (619.87 Ha/25 MTPA) Magadh-Amrapali Area, Central Coalfields Limited ------Safety Zone & Green belt 14.7 14.22 28.92 Embankment/Garland Drain/Diversion of Public Road/ 7.3 8.52 15.82 Nala Diversion Total 531.64 88.23 619.87 Note: