Palsa & Baradshewala Basalt Stone Quarry Proposal At Khasra No. 72,73,74,79 part ( Palsa), 119 Part Baradshewala Vill.-Palsa & Baradshewala, Tehsil-Hadgaon, District-Nanded (M.S.) Production Capacity: 69162 Brass/ annum Area – 4.91 Hectare
Proponent Name
M/s SADBHAV ENGINEERING LTD. Sadbhav House ,Opposite Law Garden Police Chauki Ellisbridge , Ahemadabad , Gujarat
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Screening Category – ‘B2’ To be Consider by SEIAA Maharashtra for granting Environmental Clearance
Prepared by M/S SHRI SAI MANSA NATURE TECH (P) LTD NABET ACCREDITATION NO.-NABET/EIA/1518/RA 017
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INDEX
Sr. No. DESCRIPTION Page No 1.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/PROPONENT 2
2.0 EXISTING LAND-USE PATTERN 6
3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT 13
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) 16
5.0 SAFETY IN BLASTING 21 MINE CLOSURE PLAN 6.0 22
7.0 RISK ASSESSMENT 22
8.0 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 24
9.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 25
10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 26
11.0 SOCIAL (CORPORATE) RESPONSIBILITY 28 CONCLUSION 12.0 29
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) FOR BASALT STONE QUARRY PROJECT OF M/S SADBHAV ENGINEERING LTD.
1. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/PROPONENT This proposal is for Basalt Stone Quarry with quarry permit of M/s SADBHAV ENGINEERING LTD. in an extent of 4.91 Hectare of Survey No – 72,73,74,79 part ( Palsa), 119 Part Baradshewala in Palsa & Baradshewala Village, Hadgaon Taluk, Nanded District, Maharashtra State.
M/s SADBHAV ENGINEERING LTD. is road contractor firm and intend to produce stone metal chips for building/construction of National Highway 161 from Medshi to Nanded in Nanded District .The NHAI issued work order to M/s SADBHAV ENGINEERING LTD. for four laning of NH-161 vide letter NHAI/Tech/Medshi washim/PATSC/2017/115328 dated 27 March 2018
Environmental management plan (EMP) is prepared for formulation, implementation and monitoring of environmental protection measures during and after commissioning of projects. The EMP is prepared taking into consideration various project activities and related environmental impacts covering entire project area and other areas outside the project site, which can be affected due to the proposed mining activities. It has to be ensured during planning stage that all the environmental standards will be complied while execution of the project activities. Mitigation measures at the source level and an overall management plan at the project area level are required so as to improve the environmental scenario of the area. The EMP aims at controlling pollution at the source level to the possible extent with the available and affordable technology followed by treatment before they are discharged. DETAILS OF PROJECT Sl. No. Particulars Details
1. Village Palsa & Baradshewala
2. Taluka Hadgaon
3. District Nanded
4. State Maharashtra
72,73,74,79 part ( Palsa), 119 Part 5. Survey No. Baradshewala
6. Extent 4.91 Ha
7. Latitude 19°29' 11.2203"N to 19°29' 18.1577"N
8. Longitude 77°33' 15.9696"E to 77°33' 31.3518"E
9. Water Requirement 3.5 KLD
10. Elevation Highest 431 m RL to Lowest 429 m RL
11. Land use at the project area Private Dry land
12. Nearest Human settlement Palsa & Baradshewala Village
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Environmental Sensitivity :-
Areas Distance in kilometer / Details
Distance of project site from nearest rail or Bridge on West at 1.570 km on Water Stream road bridge over the concerned River,Rivulet, Nallah etc. Distance from infrastructural facilities Nanded city on North -8.5 Km Railway line At Nanded -2.057 km in North West National Highway NH6-71.5 Km in North State Highway SH204-0.422 Km in East Major District Road SH204-0.422 Km in East PALSA & BARADSHEWALA Vil Road-0.830 Km in Any Other Road North Electric transmission line pole or tower 5.6 km North Canal or check dam or reservoirs or lake or Check dam on Water stream near PALSA & ponds BARADSHEWALA- 1.466 km North West In-take for drinking water pump house 1.466 km North West Intake for Irrigation canal pumps 3.724 km North West Areas protected under international Katepurna santury -36 km in North conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
Areas which are important or sensitive for Chandrabhaga Dharan in Noerth West -3.737 ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or Km,Water Body 4.067 Km East other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, Wet Land Not Notified for district , mountains, forests Coastal Area 465 Km West Biosphere Pachmadi -268 Km North East, Mountains Govilgad range 100 Km North Reserve forest - 4.94 Km East Areas used by protected, important or Katepurna santury -36 km in North sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Water stream-1.45 km in West near PALSA & BARADSHEWALA Chandrabhaga River -2.3 km in West Chandrabhaga Dharan in Noerth West -3.737 Km Water Body 4.067 Km East Coastal Area 465 Km West Marine Water -455 Km West State, National boundaries 111 km South east Routes or facilities used by the public for Hingoli Aunndha Nagnath Road-20 Km South access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Aurangabad Cantonment Area-190 Km west Defence installations Bhusawal Ordanace factory-170km North West Densely populated or built-up area, distance PALSA & BARADSHEWALA Village-1.25km in North from nearest human habitation West Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land Nanded city on North -8.5 Km uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)
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Areas containing important, high quality or Water stream-1.45 km in West near PALSA & scarce resources (ground water resources, BARADSHEWALA surface resources, forestry, agriculture, Chandrabhaga River -2.3 km in West fisheries, tourism, minerals) Chandrabhaga Dharan in Noerth West -3.737 Km Water Body 4.067 Km East quarry is agriculture area with single crop system Fishing at Chandrabhaga River -2.3 km in West Mineral quarry for Basalt Water stream-1.45 km in West near PALSA & BARADSHEWALA Chandrabhaga River -2.3 km in West Chandrabhaga Dharan in Noerth West -3.737 Km Water Body 4.067 Km East quarry is agriculture area with single crop system
Areas already subjected to pollution or No environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) Areas susceptible to natural hazard which No. could cause the project to present Stone quarry is at safe distances from natural hazards environmental problems (earthquakes, like earthquake prone area(Zone –II), subsidence, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or landslide, erosion, flood prone area extreme or adverse climatic conditions)
Is proposed mining site located over or near No fissure / fracture for ground water recharge Whether the proposal involves approval or No clearance under the following Regulations or Acts, namely:- (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972; (c) The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011. If yes, details of the same and their status to be given. Forest land involved (hectares No Whether there is any litigation pending against No the project and/or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case No. (c) Orders or directions of the Court, if any, and its relevance with the proposed project. STATUS & STAGE OF REGULATORY CLEARANCES :- Regulatory Clearance Status Mining Lease Applied for Mining Lease Approval of Mine Plan STC-08(MINING PLAN)2018/624 dated 06 DEC 2018 Public Consultation Gramsabha NOC is enclosed. Environmental Clearance Applied in Form 1M with Prefeasibility Report and Environmental Management Plan. Forest Clearance Not Applicable
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Surface Plan
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Toposheet – 47 M/5
2.0- EXISTING LAND-USE PATTERN :-
2.1 Physiography /Topography Physiographically the major part of Maharashtra comprises an ancient plateau exposed for long ages to denudation and approaching pen plantation. Its mountain system is of the relict type. Important mountain system is Western ghat or Shayadri hills ranging south to north parallel to the coast almost the entire length of Maharashtra state which general elevation of 4000m above the sea level , some of the peaks in the Western ghat attend a high of 900m to 4000m. They comprises vast thickness of lava flow and almost horizontally spread. The second most important hill range is the Melghat range which is the branch of Satpura hill range. The Satpura also from the northen portion of the state falling in Aurangabad and Dhule district. This also comprises horizontally disposed lava flows with lesser height than western ghat. The important river taking their origin in the Wsteren ghat flowing in an Easterly direction are Godavari and Krishna. The river Tapi and Narmada flow in the northern region or the state in a westerly direction ultimately passing through Gujrat joining to Arabian sea.
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2.2 Geology of the area The area is represented by thin soil cover and pieces of Basalt on top of the surface from quarry pits in and around lease area it is observed that below soil cover up to 10- 15 cms. Weathered Basalt is occurring. Below weathered Basalt of 3 to 4 m thickness of massive Basalt. It is Hard Compact and fined grained in nature generally essential minerals area Calcic Plagioclase & Pyroxene with or without olivine. Magnetite is an accessory mineral. The Basalt occurring in the area is jointed and fractured. The rock is greyish black in colour.
2.3 Mining Process (Method of Mining) The proposed method of mining is conventional Semi mechanized open cast mining. For the systematic working of open cast mines, the main development work will be the forming of systematic benching. The height of bench will not be kept more than 6.0m at a time and the width of the benches will be always kept safe according to provisions. The Mining will be done with the help of tools such as drills, jack- hammer, compressors, hand shovel, picks, excavators etc. The targeted maximum annual production of Stone is about 553911 TPA.
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Site Preparation
Development of road (approach road & haul road) from the proposed quarry using natural gradient of the hill for movement of tippers. Removal of the soil cover and expose the rock. Formation of garland drains along the periphery guiding the rain water to the rain water harvesting pit near the well by the side of mines office. Removal of the loose boulders with help of excavator and prepare free face for drilling. Once the site is prepared, the production will be obtained by drilling and blasting. Drilling holes of 32 mm diameter and 1.5 M in depth using jack hammers. The drill holes will be charged with explosive, and blasting will be done, Size of the boulders will be reduced using rock breaker. Loading of the sized material to tippers using excavators. Transport of the material to the nearby crushing unit or consuming centers.
Details of drilling, blasting & explosives Basalt is compact rock and production will be obtained by drilling and blasting. Drilling will be done by jack hammers working on compressed air.
• About 30 to 50 holes per blast of 32 mm diameter and to a depth of 1.5 to 2.5m will be adopted. It is estimated about 2 to 3 T production per hole. • • Number of blasts per day depends upon the workable area and production to be achieved.
The spacing of 1.0 to 1.5m between the holes will be adopted. • • About 250gm per hole of explosive will be used. However, 10 kg/ blast will be adopted at any point of time.
• Millisecond electric blasting will be adopted to limit the PPV and to reduce noise levels within the stipulated standards.
Working Depth The proposed site is a hilly terrain and the quarrying operation is proposed upto depth of 399.32 m MSL. As per the Approved Mining Plan, size of the quarry area is 4.91 Ha. with geological reserve of 1473000 cum. (Ref. surface plan) and Mineable reserve of 1066950 cum of stone material (considering depth of excavation upto 30 m) . Magnitude of the proposed operation is to produce at average excavation of 69162 Brass /annum of road metals which will be further used in construction of road/ construction work . The mining operation shall be carried out by semi-mechanized method to achieve the production level. The proposed development plan is as below.
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Production Details - Year Volume Volume ROM Volume ROM Graded Saleable Waste in Brass ROM cum considering 20 % considering 20 % Quantity 90% swallowing factor swallowing factor (Brass) cum in Brass 2018-19 242142 290570.4 102675.05 92407.55 10267.51 2019-20 200592 240710.4 85056.68 76551.01 8505.67 2020-21 160764 192916.8 68168.48 61351.63 6816.85 2021-22 122766 147319.2 52056.25 46850.63 5205.63 2022-23 89280 107136 37857.24 34071.52 3785.72 TOTAL 815544 978652.8 345813.71 311232.34 34581.37
Working Plan
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Section of Working Plan
Conceptual Plan
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2.4 Details of Machineries & Vehicles: The following machineries & vehicles are proposed to be utilized in the proposed quarry site for the development, production & transportation purposes.
Sl No Description Quantity Motive Power
1 Jack Hammer Drill 3 Diesel
2 Excavator with Rock Breaker 2 Diesel
3 Tippers 5 Diesel
4 Lorry with water tank 1 Diesel
2.5 Miscellaneous: The operation of Building stone quarry requires the following loose tools material and have to be kept sufficiently in stock for non - interruption of the quarry work.
1. Consumables, such as diesel, Hydraulic oil, etc. 2. Explosives and detonators as per the licensed quantity. 3. Consumables & spares for machineries like drill bits etc.
2.6 Manpower Requirement It is proposed to deploy about 10 employees directly and about 10 persons will be indirectly benefited. It will be ensured that the labors will not be deployed less than 18 years. No Child labours will be engaged or entertained for any kind of quarrying operations. All the labours engaged for quarrying operations will be insured till the end of life of quarry.
2.7 Power, Water And Other Infrastructure Requirements Water Supply
This Building stone quarry project does not require huge water for the project. Detail of water requirements in KLD as given in Table below.
Daily Water Requirement Dust Suppression 2.00 KLD
Drinking Purpose 0.50 KLD
Green Belt 1.00 KLD
Total 3.50 KLD
The required water will be supplied from rainwater accumulated in abondened pit nearby owned by the applicant and from bore well & open well for domestic purpose.
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Energy All quarry activities will be carried out using diesel operated machineries like compressor operated drills, Excavator & breakers, Tippers & Trucks. There will not be any electric power requirement for the project. Diesel used for quarrying machineries will be brought from nearby diesel pumps.
Infrastructure The site services like office, rest room, shelter, first aid box, drinking water & toilet etc will be provided at the crusher/ site.
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3. BASELINE ENVIRONMENT The baseline environment quality to represent the background/existing environmental scenario of various environmental components such as air, noise, land, ecological and socio-economic status of the study area. Environmental monitoring studies were carried out by M/s Shree Sai Mansa Nature Tech Pvt. Ltd., accredited by NABL/MPCB, to evaluate the base line status of the project site in compliance with state & district SEIAA/DEIAA guidelines.
3.1 Air Environment The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring is to evaluate the present air quality of the proposed area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during the operation of the proposed mine. Field monitoring was carried out to evaluate the base line status of the project site in compliance with state & district SEIAA/DEIAA guidelines.
Testing Method followed for Ambient Air Quality Particular Testing Method to be Followed
A PM10 IS-5182 part – 23, 2006 RA 2012
B PM2.5 EPA 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix L
C Sulfur dioxide IS 5182 Part – 2, 2001 RA 2012
D Nitrogen dioxide IS 5182 Part 6, 2006 RA 2012
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results 3 3 3 Location PM10, µg/m PM2.5, µg/m SO2, µg/m NOx, µg/m3
Near west side boundary 59.6 23.6 <2.00 <2.00 of project site
NAAQS Standards 100 60 80 80
Results & Conclusions: The results obtained are given in Annexure – 11. It is observed that the ambient air monitoring results obtained are well within the prescribed standards (NAAQS) with respect to PM10, PM2.5, NOx and SO2.
3.2 Water Environment The purpose of this study is to:- Assess the existing ground water quality characteristics for critical parameters; Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the project and related activities.
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One ground water sample from east side (150 m) away of the quarry was collected. The sample was collected by grab sampling technique. The sample was analyzed as per IS:10500 procedures for testing water.
Results & Conclusions: - It is seen from the above results that the water quality with respect to ground water were found to be well within the prescribed drinking water standards (IS 10500:2012) The water is observed to be suitable for drinking purpose.
3.3 Noise Environment The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the baseline noise levels and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated during the project operations in the project site. Integrated sound level meter was used for the collection of data related to noise at an hourly interval. Noise level data were collected from north east side boundaries of the proposed stone quarry on hourly basis. Noise level for 24 hours (day & night) was recorded for one day.
Results and conclusion:- The summary of the monitored noise levels is given below:-
Location Monitored Noise Level dB (A)
(Day Time) (Night Time)
North East side boundary of project site 24.8 to 51.1 34.8 to 39.1
It is seen from the obtained results that the Noise levels are well within the prescribed CPCB standards.
3.4 Soil Quality The purpose of this study is to:- Assess the existing soil quality characteristics for critical parameters; Assess the nutritional value of the soil and creation of baseline quality for assessing impacts due to quarrying activities, if any. Soil samples were collected from North East side boundaries of the proposed quarry site. The sample was analysed in the laboratory for different physical, chemical and mineralogical characteristics.
3.5 Fauna and Flora The lease area has no considerable vegetation. Few trees exist near road side and area under quarrying is a barren land. The tree species are Imli, Jambhul, Bakul,Wad,Shisaw,Neem and Sag etc. The wild animals do not live in the lease area . However snakes and usual domestic animals such as sheep , cow buffaloes, bullocks, etc. are observed.
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3.6 Water regime There is no nallahs exist in the proposed quarry area. The area receives average rain fall of 1100 mm. The rains start in the month of May - June and continue up to September - October. Normally the rain is maximum in the month of July. . Effect on ground water level due to mining operation and its preventive measures: It is observed from the dug well in the adjacent area that the ground water table varies between 25 m to 35 m from the surface level. During dry season the water table falls below 35 m from the surface where as during rainy season the water table remains at 32 m from surface. As the mining activities presently proposed are maximum 30 m at the hill tops & slopes, so water logging in the quarry is not anticipated. The quarry floor will never intersect the ground water level. During rainy season the surface run off will be allowed to flow through garland drains. The mine drainage will be channelized through small channels connecting to garland drains. The proposed dumps will be well protected by retaining walls, garland drains and settling tank to prevent wash offs of the dump. The settling tank will be cleaned regularly to clear the deposited sediments.
3.7 Land Use Pattern Core Zone Land in core zone i.e. 500 m around the quarry area is generally undulated. Some part with local plantations, trees & bushes and rest part with rocky area which is used for mining. There are no habitations in the Mining/ quarry area. The nearest habitation is 1.25 Km away from the quarry boundary. The core zone does not include any forest lands, ecologically sensitive features like national parks, biospheres, sanctuaries, elephant corridors, Tiger reserves, flight paths of migrating fauna, etc.
The existing land use pattern DESCRIPTION PRESENT
Area under Quarry pit 0.0
Area under infrastructure / plant 0.0
Green belt / plantation 0.0
Area for future use / undisturbed 4.91
Total 4.91
Buffer zone: The land in the buffer zone (7.5 m safety barrier all around the proposed quarry) is same as the land in core zone of the proposed the quarry area, generally hillock with some local trees and plants. In 5 km radius from the periphery of the Mining/ quarry area, there is no inter- state boundary and reserve forest. The proposed area does not come under CRZ category.
3.8 Climatic conditions: The project area which is Nanded district has moderate climate with maximum average temperature is 30°C and minimum temperature is 43°C. Nanded district receives average rain fall of more than 1100 mm.
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3.9 Human settlement: There is no human settlement in the quarry area. The nearest human settlement is at Northen West direction which is located at a distance of about 1.20 km from lease area.
3.10 Public buildings, places of worship and monuments: There are no monuments of either historical or archaeological importance near the proposed quarry site.
Nearest Pulic place : Palsa & Baradshewala Village , 1.20 km
Nearest City : Hadgaon, 10.5 km Nearest Major Road : Hadgaon Waranga Road NH204, 0.648 km Northg
3.11 Socio-Economic Environment The major occupation of the area is Cultivation, Household activity, Livestock, Forestry, Mining & Quarrying activities. The quarrying activity will benefit local villages in both directly and in-directly. Direct beneficiary will be those who get employed in Quarry as skilled and unskilled workers
4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) Since this is very small mining activity & due to various mitigation measures, there will not be any significant impact of mining on environment. However an environmental impact assessment and the following environmental protection measures are proposed for the mining project to mitigate the impact during the mining operation.
4.1 Air Quality The existing air quality in core zone is not likely to have considerable impact due to this small scale quarrying. However, the quality of air in quarry area may be deteriorated to certain extent due to dust from drilling, blasting and transportation of the Basaltic stones. The following measures to control air pollution due to quarrying operations shall be undertaken, so that the pollution scenario shall be marginal and insignificant.
Practice of covered/wet drilling or provision of dust arrestors in drills to control dust generation during drilling. Proper blast design and avoiding overcharging of blast holes. Controlled blasting techniques will be adopted. Laying of haul road as per the standards Periodic water sprinkling on haul road. Provision of dust mask to workers working at highly dust prone areas. Provision of green belt all along the periphery of the quarry area. Prohibiting overloading and over-speeding of stone transportation vehicles. Transport of stone by tippers/trucks covered with tarpaulin from site to consuming centres. Periodic maintenance of mine machinery and transportation vehicles. Periodical monitoring of ambient air quality in and around the quarry area.
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4.2 Noise Levels In quarrying activity, the operation of heavy machinery operation will cause vibration and noise. The quarrying operation will be restricted to only day time. To attenuate noise, various measures shall be taken up from the source point. The activity such as drilling shall be updated to latest technology. Persons who are exposed to critical operation like drilling and operation of excavators are being provided with personal protective equipment’s (PPEs) as Occupational Safety Measures. The following measures are proposed to control noise and ground vibrations- Development of thick green belt around mining area Periodic maintenance of machinery, equipment. Provision of earplugs to workers exposed to high noise areas. Conducting periodical medical checkup of all workers for any noise related health problems. Proper training to personnel to create awareness about adverse noise level effects. Periodic noise monitoring at suitable locations in the mining area and nearby habitations to assess efficacy of adopted control measures. Practice of controlled blasting Restricting number of holes per blast to minimum
4.3 Ground vibrations The only source of ground vibrations is due to drilling & blasting operations. The drilling is proposed by jack hammer with 33mm dia. Due to small diameter hole blasting & individually blasting the vibration in this zone will be very low. However the following measures like monitoring every blast and use of minimum explosives will be taken.
Controlled blasting technique will be adopted. Charge per delay will be regulated to minimize blast vibrations. Optimum delay sequence and stem to column ratio will be maintained. Avoiding blasting in unfavourable weather conditions. 4.4 Air Blast The release of explosive energy through air and movement of fragmented rocks are primary causes for air blast. The following measures while carrying out blasting operation will help in reducing the intensity of air blasts and will also minimize the noise level associated with the air blasts.
Avoiding overcharging of blast holes Adequate stemming Maintaining proper inter-hole & inter-row delays.
4.5 Fly Rock There are many factors that influence fly rocks. Most important of these factors are:- a) long explosive columns with little stemming at the mouth of the hole. b) irregular shape of face. c) long water column in holes. d) loose stones on face of the surface blasting area. e) strong wind. The following preventive measures will be taken to minimize the risks arising from flying fragments.
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Adequate stemming Maintaining proper inter-hole & inter-row delays.
In addition the following safety measures will also be taken:- Marking of danger zone: - The area falling within 50-100 m of the blasting area will be marked off as danger zone with red flags, or other appropriate signs, and entry of any unauthorized person into this zone will be prohibited during blasting operation. Warning signals: - An audible warning signal will be given, fifteen minutes before actual firing of blast to enable persons to move out of danger zone. For this purpose, a set of sirens/ hooters will be provided at appropriate places. Providing blasting shelters: - In order to protect the personnel engaged in blasting operations, blasting shelters will be provided for taking shelter during blasting.
4.6 Storm Water / Drainage Except during monsoon months, no water shall be discharged from mine. Garland drains and check dam will be constructed around the quarry area to channel the surface runoff during raining. This will be collected in the nearby abandoned quarry pit owned by applicant. Surface run-off from broken up area will be collected in mine pits and allowed for proper settling. Excess water from mine pit will be discharged after proper settling. The storm water/ mine water collected will be used for dust suppression, greenbelt development, etc.
4.7 Water regime There is no water source of perennial type passing through the area. In surrounding of quarry area the ground water level is 20 m below the general surface. Hence no ground water is going to encounter during quarrying. Hence there shall not be any impact on water quality. And anyhow the Basalt stone is not hazardous.
Domestic sewage from site office & urinals/latrines will be discharged in septic tank followed by soak pits.
4.8 Land use Pattern The land use pattern at present, plan period and plan period (conceptual period) are given in the Table below:-
Land use pattern at present, plan period and conceptual period PRESENT PLAN CONCEPTUAL DESCRIPTION (Ha) PERIOD (Ha) PERIOD (Ha)
Area under Quarry pit 0 4.0375 4.0375
Area under infrastructure / plant 0.00 0.00 0.00
Green belt 0.00 0.8625 0.8625
Road 0.00 0.1220 0.1220
Area for future use / undisturbed 4.91 0.0000 0.0000
Total 4.91 4.91 -
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4.9 Reclamation of land / Eco-Restoration. During the plan period the mined out land will be 4.0375 ha. Besides this, the dump area is temporary in nature, plantation area will be 0.8625 and road area will be 0.1220 ha. Since the quarry is proposed one and the excavation of construction stone from the quarry area has not been completely exhausted so proposal for reclamation of mined out land would not be provided at this stage. During the plan period, benches will reach the ultimate pit limit. The total exploited Basalt stone shall be transported to crusher plant of making aggregates therefore no waste shall be generated. Reclamation and rehabilitation will be started at the end of mine life which required sufficient quantity of waste etc. for back filling. Availability of waste at the closing time of mine will be very less to meet requirement; hence the mined out pit will be developed as water reservoir in future. Particulars Present land use At the end of 5 years (Ha) (Ha)
Area under excavation 00 4.0375
Waste/Stacking of Stones --- 0.00
Road 0.000 0.1220
Plantation area --- 0.8625 Others to specify -- 0.000
Total -- 4.91 Ha
4.10 Fencing Wire mesh fencing will be provided all around the quarry boundary except for the entrance road to avoid inadvertent entry of the unsuspecting persons/animals into the quarry and falling in the mine pits. 4.11 Afforestation Programme / Green Belt Development Scheme of Plantation : Proposed Plantation for next five years : During the mining operation, gap filling plantation will be carried out in the safety zone. 500 trees of different native species will be planted in 0.8625 Ha (1246 m peripheral length) Safety zone. Afforestation will be done on the haulage road by planting 500 saplings per year. The following are proposed tree species to be planted. Per year 500 saplings will be planted as planned below
Year for No. of Saplings to Location Plantation be planted I 500 +500 Along Peripheral Area within safety barrier of 7.5 mtr. + Along Transport Route II 500 Along Transport Route III 500 Along Transport Route IV 500 Along Transport Route V 500 Along Transport Route
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Plantation is planned as one tree/ running 5m of peripheral area of mine lease + 400 trees /km on both side at a distance 5m every year + 100 trees reserved for replantation activity. Neem, Peepal trees were preferred for plantation. However forest department will be contacted for suggestion over plantation of local species.
Also funds for additional tree plantation is earmarked so as to continue practice of tree plantation adopted by district administration proposed on barren land.
Suggested list of Tree species to be planted Scientific Name Common name
Tamarindus indica Wad
Casuarina equisetifolia Jambhul
Phyllanthus emblic Bakul
Azadirachta indica Neem (Aryaveppuveppu)
Bambusa bambos/Aambusa arundinacea Bamboo
Anacardium occidentale Cashew wood (Kashumavu)
Mangiferaindica Mango tree
4.12 Topsoil & Overburden Management: The part of the soil covered area though contains rock below has been chosen for disposal of waste & overburden by dumping which is temporary in nature.
4.13 Social and demographic profile: The major occupation of the area is Cultivation, Household activity, Livestock, Forestry, Mining & Quarrying activities. There are no major industries in the area. The quarrying operation in such places would provide 10 direct & equal number of indirect employment to local people. Besides social activities is proposed which will be beneficiary to surrounding local people. Hence quarrying operation will help in improving socio-economic status of the area.
4.14 Human settlement: There is no need of any rehabilitation or resettlement or migrating the labourers needed due to this small scale quarrying.
4.15 Occupational health and safety hazards: The statutory norms shall be followed during the course of quarrying to ensure the proper health and safety of workers like medical facilities, drinking water, rest rooms, canteens, toilets etc to the workers employed at site.
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4.16 Public buildings, places of worship and monuments: There are no monuments of either historical or archaeological importance near the proposed quarry site.
4.17 Monitoring schedules for different environmental components after the commencement of mining operations and related activities.
For this quarrying project a half yearly monitoring plan for various Environmental parameters will be conducted as per the guidelines issued by District /State Environment committee.
5. SAFETY IN BLASTING The precautionary measures during blasting will be undertaken as follows: Proper and safe storage of explosives at approved locations and Licensed Magazine.
Maintaining safety distance all around the magazine as per statutory requirement Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent blasters having Blaster's Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS. Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into Magazine area. The blasting team will be equipped with all safety equipment for safe blasting. Controlled blasting technique will be adopted by varying burden, spacing & charge per hole depending upon the field condition. Holes will be located beyond the weak zone after proper inspection of the site. No loose pieces will be kept on the bench slopes during blasting. Stemming materials and stemming length will be chosen suitably.
Proper compaction of the stemming material will be undertaken before blasting. Carrying out blasting during designated time only that too day time only and displaying a board in the mine entrance specifying the blasting time. Posting guards at boundaries of the quarry area and giving warning signal by way of whistle or siren blowing before blasting, to prevent unauthorized entry and to prevent mishaps.
Avoiding blasting during lightening and high wind period. The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended till blasting is completed The mine area will be evacuated completely at the time of blasting operations. 6. MINE CLOSURE PLAN Provision for Mine Closure : The mine will be abandoned at the end of 5 years. Three months prior to abandonment of this quarry , a final mine closure plan will be submitted to Directorate of Geology and Mining, Govt. of Maharashtra as per Govt. of Maharashtra resolution dated 12.01.2018 for use of abandoned quarry as either water body or solid waste management. A detail financial provision will be made as a part of final mine closure plan. However project proponent will submit a bank guarantee of Rs. 50000/Ha. Or minimum of Rs. 1.00 Lakh which ever is higher to district authority as a
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assurance to implement final mine closure plan which will be approved prior to surrender/ abandonment of lease. Hazardous substances The hazardous materials like explosives will be totally evacuated from the mine site and the site will cleared of any such materials and substances.
Drainage / Water Runoff Surface run-off from the mining area will be collected and stored in the mine pits and the water will be used for various purposes. The mining activities will result in alteration of the surface runoff pattern in the quarry area only and there will be no impact on the drainage pattern outside the quarry area. The quality of the discharge run-off water will be maintained in compliance with the applicable state/national standards.
Monitoring The monitoring of the mine closure plan is an essential requirement for review of the efficacy of the mine closure and to take corrective actions. The monitoring consists of measuring the air quality, water quality, preservation of landscape, aesthetic and other land use values.
7 RISK ASSESSMENT 7.1 Fall of Sides No disaster like land slide, flood, inundation or fire is anticipated in this case. Unmanageable heights will not be created. Loose rocks will be properly dressed. Nature and structure of the rocks will be properly studied for their slips. The working faces will slope at <60°. The hanging wall, footwall and mineralized zone are competent to stand safely for long time.
7.2 Storage and Use of Explosives Proper and safe storage of daily requirement of explosives in approved and Licensed explosive Magazine. Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent blasters having Blaster’s Certificate of competency issued by DGMS. Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into explosive storage/use area and checking authorized persons to prevent carrying of match box, lights, mobile phones, cigarette or Beedi etc. in the restricted area The explosives of class 2 will be used in their original cartridge packing and such cartridge shall not be cut to remove explosive for making cartridge of different size. Detonators will be conveyed in special containers. These will not be carried with other explosives. The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended till blasting is completed. Before starting charging, clear audible warning signals by Sirens will be given so that people nearby can take shelter. Blasting operations will be carried out in day times only.
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7.3 Storage of Oil and Fuel No major storage of oil & fuel is envisaged. Due care will be taken to avoid oil spillage. Storage will not be allowed beyond necessity. Fuel oil and lubricants will be stored only in approved containers in separate store rooms. Match box, lighters, mobile phone, dry wood, plastic paper sheets and smoking will not be allowed near the storage area.
7.4 Water inrush Due care will be taken to provide garland drains all around the foot of the lease to collect run off and also to avoid soil erosion. The applied mining area is located on a higher level and there is no danger of flood or inundation as the proposed working is above the normal ground level. There is no major river flowing adjacent to the project.
7.5 Falling/ Slipping in pits The mine pits will be properly fenced to avoid inadvertent entry of unsuspecting person/animals into the mining area Warning signals will be posted on the approach road to the mine Proper housekeeping will be maintained in the mine to avoid falling / slipping of persons.
8 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN In order to handle disaster/ emergency situations, an organizational chart entrusting responsibility to various project personnel will be prepared with their specific roles during emergency.
8.1 Infrastructure
Following infrastructure and operational system will be provided to meet any emergencies.
a) Emergency Control Room This will be situated in an area away from the places of fire and will be provided with the following facilities:-
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b) Assembly Points Assembly points are to be set up farthest from the location of likely hazardous events, where pre-designated persons from the works, contractors and visitors would assemble in case of emergency. Up-to-date list of pre-designated employees of various departments must be available at these points so that roll call could be taken. Pre-designated persons would take charge of these points and mark presence as the people come into it.
c ) Communication System Considering the small area of the mine, communication will be carried out over mobile phones. Warning alarms/sirens will also be provided to announce emergency situations.
d) Warning System and Control The Control Centres will be located at an area of minimum risk or vulnerability in the premises concerned, taking into account the wind direction, areas which might be affected by fire/explosion, toxic releases, etc. For promptness and efficiency, the premises/storage sites may be divided into number of zones, which should be clearly marked in the site plan.
8.2 Emergency Services This includes the fire-fighting system, first aid centre, hospital etc. Alternate sources of power supply for operating fire pumps, communication with local bodies, fire brigade etc., will also be clearly identified. Adequate number of external and internal telephone connections will be provided.
8.3 Fire Protection System
The fire protection system for the proposed mine will consist of Portable hand appliances of suitable types/ capacities for extinguishing small fires in selected areas of the mine/storage areas. Suitable fire extinguishers will also be provided in the cabins of the mine machinery operating in the mine.
9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY The main areas of concern for ensuring adequate occupational health and safety are:- All working places will have safe means of access, safe working platform and exit. Persons working in hazardous dust prone area will be provided with dust mask. Personal protective equipment’s like dust masks, ear plug/ear muff, helmet, safety shoes, safety goggles etc. will be provided to the workers. Proper unit design and engineering controls in order to protect workers, including by control of process and fugitive emissions. Adequate arrangement of treated drinking water, rest shelters, etc will be done. Education & training will be provided to the workforce about facilities, protective equipment, risk associated, potential health effects, etc. Display board will be provided showing the hazards associated and recommended precautionary measures.
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9.1 Medical Surveillance Following are the proposed Medical Surveillance will be conducted for all employees:- Pre-employment medical check-up. Once in a year, medical check-up of each employee. Individual medical record will be maintained.
9.2 Occupational Health The problem of occupational health, in the operation and maintenance phase is primarily due to dust and noise which could affect the workers from respiratory and hearing problems. The necessary personal protective equipment will be given to all the workers. First aid facilities will be kept readily available during the mine working period and a vehicle will be kept ready to mobilize emergency cases to nearby hospital. All working personnel will be medically examined at least once in every year and at the end of his term of employment. This is in addition to the pre-employment medical examination.
9.3 Safety Plan Safety of both men and materials during operation phases is of concern. Safety plan will be prepared and implemented in the proposed site. The preparedness of an industry for the occurrence of possible disasters is known as emergency plan. The disaster is possible due to collapse of rock structures and fire/explosion etc. Keeping in view the safety requirement during construction, operation and maintenance phases a safety policy will be formulated
9.4 Safety Training Safety training will be provided to all the mine employees at the nearby Authorised Vocational Training Center. In addition to regular employees, limited contractor labors will also be provided safety training. To create safety awareness, leaflets will be distributed.
9.5 Health & Safety Monitoring Plan The health of all employees will be monitored once in a year for early detection of any ailment due to exposure of dust, heat and noise.
10 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME The proposed environmental monitoring programme in project operation stage is given in Table below. Besides to this monitoring, the compliances to all environmental clearance conditions and consents from MPCB/ MoEF will be monitored and reported periodically.
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PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
Sl. Environment Action to be Parameters Frequency Location No. Aspect Followed for of Monitoring Monitoring
1 Air Ambient air quality PM10, PM2.5, Once in months One location Emissions monitoring SO2, NOx. 6 within mining area & one location at PALSA & BARADSHEWALA village Exhaust from mining Vehicle logs to Quarterly All mine machinery be maintained machinery Prohibition of Vehicle logs Daily Main gate overloading, records speeding and covered transportation 2 Noise Noise generated Spot Noise Level Once in 6 One from various mining Recording Months location Like blasting/ Leq(day), (Noise Level in within mining blasting/ vehicular Leq(night) dB(A)for day & area movement night time & one
Generation of Maintain records Periodic during Mine working area vehicular noise of vehicles operation phase 3 Run-off No settled discharge Quality of run-off Periodic during Garland drains, Discharge water from operation phase settling ponds settling tank/pond 4 Drainage and Ensure drainage Visual inspection Periodic during Surface run-off effluent system and specific of drainage and operation phase from ML area Management design measures are records thereof during rains working effectively 5 Water quality Monitoring of used Comprehensive Once in 6 One location within and water water quality & monitoring as per months mining area & One Levels ground water quality IS 10500 Depth of location at PALSA & and levels ground water BARADSHEWALA table village 6 Emergency Fire protection Mock drill record, Periodic during Explosive magazine preparedness , measures to take on site emergency operation phase , mine machinery such as fire care of fire and plan , evacuation fighting explosion hazards, to plan be assessed and steps taken for their prevention 7 Maintenance Vegetation . No, of plants, Periodic during Plantation area in of flora & greenbelt species , survival operation phase mine fauna development rate 8 Waste Implement waste Records of solid Periodic during Quarry area Management management plan waste generation, operation phase and procedures for treatment and M/s Sadbhav Engineering Ltd. Page 26 of 30
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collection, handling disposal & disposal of each waste generated in the mine 9 Soil Quality Conservation of top Soil fertility, soil Periodical Plantation area , soil excavated contamination monitoring top soil dump 10 Health & Employees and All relevant Regular check Mine working Safety contractual labour parameters ups health check ups including HIV
11. SOCIAL (CORPORATE) RESPONSIBILITY A Social activity budget proposal is prepared in consultation with the project proponent in materializing the Social Responsibility. General purpose of this proposal is for the assistance & promotion of the living standards of the poor & needy people surrounding the area where the mining activity is performed. The proposed social activities are associated with Palsa & Baradshewala grampanchayat are as given below:-
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Amount Slno Particular (Every Year)
1 Supply of domestic water in nearby area 1,00,000.00
2 Conducting medical camps 25,000.00
Financial assistance to financially backward people 3 50,000.00 (for medical treatment & house construction) Financial assistance to charitable activities of various 4 25,000.00 institutions 5 Towards maintanance of Anghanvadi 25,000.00
TOTAL 2,25,000.00
Rs. 2,25,000.00 (Rupees Eleven lakhs twenty five thousand only) for 5 years
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11.1 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION A budget has been earmarked for implementation of the environmental management plan in the proposed building stone quarry. The amount earmarked may be increased in future as per the actual requirement at the site. The proposed budget for environmental management plan is given in Table below:
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP Sl. Description of item Capital cost Recurring cost No. (Rs. in Lakh) (Rs. in Lakh) 1 Air Pollution Control - Water sprinkling on 1.25 0.50 haul road & in plantation area, (pumps, pipes, manpower, etc) 2 Tarpoulin covers for vehicle (5 nos.) 0.35 0.15 3 Road Compaction & gradation (500m) 2.00 0.50 4 Water Pollution Control (Garland drains & 1.00 0.20 Settling tanks, check dam/gully plugs, etc) 5 Environmental Monitoring and Management -- 1.00 6 Green belt Development & Plantation 0.50 0.50 7 Safety Equipment 0.70 0.20 8 Signage 0.20 0.10 9 Fencing 3.00 0.20 10 Toilets 1.00 0.20 Total 9.95 3.55
12 CONCLUSION The Basalt Stone mine will have a positive impact in the surrounding areas as there will be increased opportunity of direct and indirect employment for the local people. The State Govt. will benefit from the revenue in the form of Royalty and taxes from the mine. At conceptual stage, most of the quarry area will be covered with thick plantation and a water reservoir will be developed in lower benches part of the mined out pit which will help ground water recharge. There are no Resettlement and Rehabilitation issues involved in this project. The entire project area is devoid of any endangered flora and fauna.
From the above mentioned points, it can be seen that the proposed project will benefit the area without causing any significant impact on the environment.
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