PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT of MOSAIC CHIPS M/S. SRI NELURI

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

MOSAIC CHIPS M/s. SRI NELURI MADHU BABU 0.235 Ha (Non Forest)

Survey No. 384/2 Villages: kubudapuram, Mandal: Rajupalem District: Guntur, State: Andhra Pradesh

FOR

17328 MT /Annum OF MOSAIC CHIPS

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Project Mosaic Chips Quarry of N Madhu babuCrusher 0.235 Ha production :17328 TPAMining Lease area: 0.235 Ha Location of the project Sy. No.384/2 Villages: kubudapuram, Mandal: Rajupalem, District: Guntur, State: Andhra Pradesh Registered Office Sri Neluri Madhu Babu, S/o. Peda Ramawiah, H.NO:3-4, Near Boddurai Center, Janapadu Village, Piduguralla Mandal, Guntur District Andhra Pradesh. Designation (Owner Proprietor /Partner/ CEO Period of mining lease 2 Years Extent of Lease Area 0.235 Ha Present land use Total mining lease area is Government land 0.235 Ha Type of Activity Conventional method of opencast mining. Mineable reserves & life 17328 TPA and 2.0 years of mine Waste generation No Waste generation from the mine. Conceptual landuse The excavated area will be reclaimed by afforestation/converting into water holding tank. Manpower Requirement About 10 persons will be employed in mine. Water requirement Water for the mining operations is purchased. Requirement – 5 m3/day. Total Project Cost 10 Lakhs

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION

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

Sri N. Madhu Babu has filed quarry lease application for grant of Mosaic Chips over an extent of 0.58 acres in Sy. No. 384/2 of kubudapuram village Rajupalem mandal Guntur Dist. for a period of 2 years.

The Asst. Director of Mine and Geology, Guntur vide File No.1277/Q/2017 dated 29.04.2017 has submitted proposals recommending for grant of Mosaic Chips over an extent of 0.58 Acres Sy. No. 384/2 of kubudapuram village Rajupalem mandal Guntur dist. for period of 2 years in favour of Sri N. Madhu babu.

After careful examination of the proposals of the Asst. Director of Mines and Geology, Guntur, the Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, vide notice no. 1523/Q1/2017 dated 07.06.2017 has agreed and issued in principle grant of lease for Mosaic Chips in 0.58 Acres Sy. No. 384/2 of kubudapuram village Rajupalem mandal Guntur dist. for period of 2 years in favour of Sri N. Madhu babu subject to the submission of approved mining plan, Environment Clearance, Consent for Establishment and Consent for Operation from APPCB.

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

Project is Mosaic chips an area of 0.235 Ha. Mosaic Chips of 17328 Tons/Annum is produced by means of conventional method of opencast mining through drilling, loading and shifting through dumpers/tippers before crushed.

(iii) Need for the Project and its importance to the country.

It is useful for manufacture of chips and the Mosaic chips are useful for Mosaic wall care products and not useful in cement factories.

(iv) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) Due to Project.

The direct employment potential of the project is 10 persons.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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

The proposal is for production of17328 Tons/Annum of mosaic chips from QL of 0.235 Ha adopting conventional method of opencast mining through drilling, loading and transportation through dumpers/tippers before crushed.

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

The Mine Lease area is a part of the Survey of India Toposheet No. 56/P/15. The site falls between the following latitudes and longitudes.

1) 16°28'16.17"N 79°55'53.48"E 2) 16°28'10.46"N 79°55'50.10"E 3) 16°28'10.72"N 79°55'49.50"E 4) 16°28'16.23"N 79°55'53.34"E

Nearest railway line connecting Nalgonda - Guntur of South Central Railway line, is 0.2 km to North direction from the Quarry Lease Area.

Key map showing the location of various features around the Quarry Lease Area is shown in Fig – 2. Guntur is major town at a distance of 55.0 km in ESE direction.

The National Highway (NH-9) connecting Hyderabad – Vijayawada at a distance of about 49.0 km in NE direction,

The State Highway (SH-2) connecting from Dachepalle – Guntur is at distance of 1.2 km in S direction.

The State Highway (SH-45) connecting from Piduguralla – Narasaraopet is at distance of 1.8 km in SSW direction.

The nearest railway station is Piduguralla RS at 5.5 km in W direction.

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

 Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary – 65.5 km – ESE

Nearest Settlements from the Quarry Lease Area

 Kotanemalipuri – 1.4 Km – S  Kondamodu – 1.1 km – SSW  Sitaramapuram Colony – 0.7 km - WNW

Nearest Reserved Forests from the Quarry Lease Area

 Pillutla RF – 3.6 km – N  Konanki RF – 1.6 km – E  Janapadu RF – 1.7 km - SSW

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

(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted.

MINES

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

(iv) Size or Magnitude of operation.

17328 MT/Annum of Mosaic Chips production.

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

The mining will be carriedout in an area of 0.235Ha.

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

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

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

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

Not Applicable

(vi) Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in project, if any, should be briefly outlined.

None

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

Water requirement is 5m3/day (max) and the same is purchased from local sources

No Mining activity is involved during night times.

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

No Waste generation from the mine is expected.

4. SITE ANALYSIS

i) Connectivity

The National Highway (NH-9) connecting Hyderabad – Vijayawada at a distance of about 49.0 km in NE direction, The State Highway (SH-2) connecting from Dachepalle – Guntur is at distance of 1.2 km in S direction. The State Highway (SH-45) connecting from Piduguralla – Narasaraopet is at distance of 1.8 km in SSW direction.

The nearest railway station is Piduguralla RS at 5.5 km in W direction. There are no wild life sanctuaries, national parks, elephant/tiger reserves within 10km radius of the study area.

ii) Land Form, Land use and Land Ownership

Total mining lease area is Government land (0.235 Ha).

The total quarry lease area of 0.235 Ha comprises of Govt. waste land. There will be a permanent change of land use. The quarrying activity will leave excavated area part of which will be reclaimed by plantation/water reservoir based on the mining depth at conceptual stage

The mining is carried out in an area of 0.235 Ha.

No Waste generation from the mine is expected. iii) Topography along with maps

The topography of the QL area varies from 84 to 91 m RL with surface relief of 7 m. The general slope of the terrain is towards North East. The Assumed Bench mark (ABM) is taken at Pillar No. 2 (91m RL). However the general ground level is observed as 91m RL.

iv) Existing infrastructure

The nearest railway station is Piduguralla RS at 5.5 km in W direction. There are no wild life sanctuaries, national parks, elephant/tiger reserves within 10km radius of the study area v) Soil Classification

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

vi) Climatic data from Secondary Sources

The peak summer will be in the month of May. Highest temperatures of 47.2°C are recorded in the area during the month of May and the

lowest temperature of 9.4°C is recorded in the month of January. The average rainfall in the district is 1031.6 mm

5. PLANNING BRIEF:

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

Since there will not be any major influx of people from outside in this region because of the project, there will hardly be any increase of population. Most of the workers are people from surrounding villages only.

A total of 10 persons will be employed for mining operations.

ii) Land Use Planning:

The mining will be carried out in an area of 0.235 Ha.

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

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

It is useful for manufacture of chips and the Mosaic chips are useful for Mosaic Flooring and wall care products and not useful in cement factories.

iv) Amenities /Facilities:

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

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE:

(i) Industrial

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

(ii) Residential

No residential facilities are proposed

(iii) Greenbelt

Green Belt and Plantation will be developed wherever possible

(iv) Social Infrastructure

About 10 persons will be employed.

(v) Connectivity

No new approach roads are planned.

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

Drinking water facility will be provided to workers.

(vii) Sewerage System

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

(viii) Solid Waste Management

No Solid Waste generation from the mining.

(ix) Power Requirement & Supply / Source.

Mining operations will not be carried during night times.

x) Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan

No R & R is involved

7. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

This is an operating mine.

8. PROJECT COST ESTIMATES

Capital Cost: 10 Lakhs

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

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

This project will provide employment to 10 people.

TABLE – 1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE QUARRY LEASE AREA

Feature Details Altitude 90 m above MSL 16°28'16.17"N 79°55'53.48"E 16°28'10.46"N 79°55'50.10"E Latitude & Longitude 16°28'10.72"N 79°55'49.50"E 16°28'16.23"N 79°55'53.34"E Village, Tehsil, District, State Sy. No 384/2 of kubudapuram village Rajupalem Mandal Guntur District, A.P. Area 0.235 Ha District Head Quarters Guntur – 55.0 km - ESE IMD Station Khammam - 86.7 km - SSW

Max. Temp., oC 47.2 Min. Temp., oC 9.4 Relative Humidity,% 35-83 Annual rainfall, 1031.6 mm Topography Plain Soil Type Hilly Terrain Pilleru Vagu – 3.8 km - N Nearest Water Bodies Bellamkonda Canal – 4.3 km – SE Erra Vagu – 2.9 km - W Nearest Highway The State Highway (SH-2) connecting from Dachepalle – Guntur is at distance of 1.2 km in S direction. Nearest Railway Station Piduguralla RS - 5.5 km - W Nearest Industries None within 10 km radius Nearest Village Sitaramapuram Colony – 0.7 km - WNW Nearest Town Guntur – 55.0 km - ESE Inter State Boundary Andhra Pradesh – Telangana – 17.6 km - N Nearest Air port Gannavaram ( Vijayawada ) – 94.0 km - E Bird Sanctuary/National Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary – 65.5 km – ESE Parks Nearest Forest Konanki RF – 1.6 km - E Historical places None within 10 km radius *all distances mentioned in the above table are aerial distances

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REPORT

Of MOSAIC CHIPS

Survey No. 384/2 Villages: kubudapuram, Mandal: Rajupalem District: Guntur, State: Andhra Pradesh

AREA OF MINING LEASE –0.235 Ha

For

17328 MT /Annum OF MOSAIC CHIPS PRODUCTION

Sri Neluri Madhu Babu Mosaic Chips , Sy. No 384/2 ,Kondapuram (V), Rajupalem (M), Guntur District, A.P. EMP Report

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Sri N. Madhu Babu has filed quarry lease application for grant of Mosaic Chips over an extent of 3.96 acres in Sy. No. 384/1A, 384/1B, 384/2 of kubudapuram village Rajupalem mandal Guntur Dist. for a period of 10 years.

Brief Description of the Nature of the Project.

Project is Mosaic Chips located in an area of 0.235Ha. Mosaic Chips of 17328 Mt/Annum is produced by means of conventional method of opencast mining through drilling, loading and shifting through dumpers/tippers before crushed. The cost of the Project is Rs.10/- Lakhs.

2.0 LOCATION OF THE QUARRY AREA:

Sri N. Madhu Babu has filed quarry lease application for grant of Mosaic Chips over an extent of 0.58 acres in Sy. No 384/2 of kubudapuram village Rajupalem mandal Guntur Dist, Andhra Pradesh.

The Mine Lease area is a part of the Survey of India Toposheet No. 56/P/15. The site falls between the following latitudes and longitudes.

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S.No Latitude Longitude 1. 16°28'16.17"N 79°55'53.48"E 2. 16°28'10.46"N 79°55'50.10"E 3. 16°28'10.72"N 79°55'49.50"E 4. 16°28'16.23"N 79°55'53.34"E

Nearest railway line connecting Nalgonda - Guntur of South Central Railway line, is 0.2 km to North direction from the Quarry Lease Area.

Key map showing the location of various features around the Quarry Lease Area is shown in Fig – 2.

Guntur is major town at a distance of 55.0 km in ESE direction.

The National Highway (NH-9) connecting Hyderabad – Vijayawada at a distance of about 49.0 km in NE direction,

The State Highway (SH-2) connecting from Dachepalle – Guntur is at distance of 1.2 km in S direction.

The State Highway (SH-45) connecting from Piduguralla – Narasaraopet is at distance of 1.8 km in SSW direction.

The nearest railway station is Piduguralla RS at 5.5 km in W direction.

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

 Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary – 65.5 km – ESE

Nearest Settlements from the Quarry Lease Area

 Kotanemalipuri – 1.4 Km – S  Kondamodu – 1.1 km – SSW  Sitaramapuram Colony – 0.7 km – WNW

Nearest Reserved Forests from the Quarry Lease Area

 Pillutla RF – 3.6 km – N  Konanki RF – 1.6 km – E  Janapadu RF – 1.7 km - SSW

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

2.1 Topography:

2.2 Geology and Exploration

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

Limestone, shale and Quartzites of the Kurnool Super Group are exposed in the palnad area; these are locally known as Palnad formations. The Stratigraphic succession of the palnad series is as follows.

Algonkean Palnad Series Nandyal Shale Koikuntla Limestone Panyam Quartzites Owk Shale Narji Limestone Banaganapalli Quartzite …….Thrust……… Kadapa Super Group

b. Detailed description of geology of lease area

Local Geology:

The Limestone available in this area is white and Grey in colour, fine grained equigranular in texture, Argillaceous Limestone which is low grade due to high silica percentage. It is useful for manufacture of chips and the Mosaic chips are useful for Mosaic Flooring and wall care products and not useful in cement factories.

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2.3 RESERVES AND LIFE OF THE MINE

Total Volume of Mosaic Chips available 33,440 Tonnes Mineable Reserves (111) 33,440 Tonnes Annual Production 17328 TPA

Life of Mine:

At the rate of 17328 TPA of production, the life of the mine will be 1.9 years says (2 years).

3.0 Mining Methodology

a. Open Cast Mining

(i) Description of existing/ proposed method for excavation with all design parameters indicating on plans/sections.

Mosaic Chips in the quarry area is excavated by semi mechanized method by formation of benches of 6m height and 6m width. The development of benches in the rock will be maintained at 450 safety slopes.

The material in the quarry area will be loosened with drilling the holes with jack hammers. For fragmentation of the mass from the mother rock, the line drilling and braking method are in use. The sheets will be transported to the crusher units for further crushing.

Height/Width of the quarry benches are kept at 6m x 6m. The individual bench faces are kept nearly vertical. Whereas the overall quarry slope angle (the angle between the line joining the toe of bottom bench and the crest of the top bench with the horizontal) is maintained at around 450 with the horizontal. The Quarrying operations will proceed towards South East.

Extent of Mechanization: A standard equipment selection has been made in respect of major earth moving machines consisting of 0.9m3 hydraulic excavators, 20t dumpers or 10t capacity Tippers.

Excavator of 0.9m3 capacity is utilized for excavation & loading of blasted rocks.

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Transportation: Mosaic chips excavated from the quarry are transported to the crushing unit material through tractors. During transportation overfilling of trucks and consequent spillage of materials on the roads will be avoided by covering tarpaulin in the loaded trucks.

Transportation: Stone excavated from the quarry will be transported to the crushing unit material through 15MT capacity trucks/ dumpers. During transportation overfilling of trucks and consequent spillage of materials on the roads will be avoided by covering tarpaulin in the loaded trucks.

List of Machinery/Equipment Proposed: The nature and quantity of machinery required for excavation and /or blasting of construction stone / rock depends on the production capacity of the quarry. However, the machines used are as follows:

LIST OF MACHINERY

Name of the Nos. Machine

Jack hammers 04

Compressors 02

Loaders 01

Tractors 04

Blasting: Not Appplicable as blasting is not required in this type of mines.

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

Working Plan: The maximum production of construction stone from this quarry is 17328 Tonnes/annum

(ii) Indicate year wise tentative excavation in cubic meters indicating development, ROM, pit wise as in table

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WORKING PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF TWO YEARS

Proposed Depth Sectional Sectional Volume (cum) INFLUENCE Tonnag 0.5 % BD YEAR RL in m AREA in cum ON BOTH ROM e (ROM) WASTE SIDES FIRST YEAR 91.0-84.0 608 12 6931 365 2.5 17328 SECOND YEAR 90.7-84.0 608 10 5776 304 2.5 14440 TOTAL 12707 669 31768

Review of the production for next two years Production to be achieved in next two years

(First Year): In the first year the mining will be initiated with lease boundary area between the contours RL-91.0 to 84.0 m will be excavated producing 17328 tonnes of Mosaic Chips. The quarrying advances Southeasts. The plan & section shown as Plate-V.

(Second Year): In the second year the mining will be initiated with lease boundary area between the contour RL- 90.7 to 80.0 m will be excavated producing 14440 Tonnes of Mosaic Chips. The quarrying advances Southeasts. The plan & section shown as Plate-V.

The Year wise production plan is enclosed as Annexure-IV

(i) Dump Management

Temporary dumps will be generated as the waste rock will be crushed and sold as mosaic chips

(ii) Layout of Mine Workings, pits, roads etc.,

The year wise mine working for the next two years is shown in Plate - V.

3.2 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

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

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Land use pattern

The present Quarry lease is surrounded by quarries comprising valuable limestone of lime grade quality.

3.3 Water Regime:

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

3.4 Flora and Fauna:

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

3.5 Quality of Air, Water and Ambient Noise Level:

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

3.6 Climatic Conditions:

The peak summer will be in the month of May. Highest temperatures of 47.2°C are recorded in the area during the month of May and the lowest temperature of 9.4°C is recorded in the month of January. The average rainfall in the district is 1031.6 mm

3.7 Human settlements

Human settlements within 5 km of the quarry are given below:

Village Population Kotanemalipuri 1020 Kondamodu 900 Sitharamapuram colony 1000 (Source:www.censusindia.gov.in)

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3.8 Public buildings

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

Sanctuaries/ eco-sensitive areas

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

4.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT

(a) Land Area.

The mining lease area is 0.235 Ha. In the next two years, excavation will progress in another 0.235 acres B. The excavated area will be reclaimed by converting into water holding tank.

(b) Air Quality

The project includes various quarrying operations involving

 Jack Hammer Drilling  development of benches,  excavation and  transportation

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

Heavy Earth Moving Machinery like excavator, tippers and other transport vehicles will emit gaseous pollutants mainly CO and NOx.

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The generation of dust is anticipated from various quarry activities i.e. drilling, blasting, loading, haulage, unloading, and other activities related to quarry.

The increment in the fugitive emissions will be due to material handling and transportation activity. These will be restricted to the lease area only by adopting water sprinkling, which will be practiced at the quarry site to control air pollution load . When the mines are under closure, the following is the ambient air quality. AAQ Monitoring Station VALUES (ug/M3)

No. Locations PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX 1. Mine Site 53.9 25.4 7.2 8.1 2. kubudapuram 44.5 16.8 6.5 7.5

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

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

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Annual* 50 µg/m3 24 hours** 80

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Annual* 40 µg/m3 24 hours** 80 Particulate Matter (size Annual* 60 less than 10 µm) or 24 hours** 100

PM10 µg/m3 Particulate Matter (size Annual* 40 less than 2.5 µm) or 24 hours** 60

PM2.5 µg/m3

Dust levels will be higher within the active operational areas (quarry area) due to blasting and transportation. However, in

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the buffer zone it is not likely to be affected by dust problems, when proper dust suppression measures are taken.

Air Quality Management

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

 water sprinkling while drilling

 Rock breaker will be used for breaking over size boulders in order to reduce dust and noise generation.

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

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

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

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

Water consumption in the mine is estimated to be about 5 m3/day as detailed below in table. Source of water is from bore well/local purchase.

WATER BALANCE (m3/day) Requirement Loss Wastewater Dust suppression 2 2 - Greenbelt 2 2 - Drinking Water 1 0.2 0.8 Total 5 4.2 0.8

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Surface Water

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

Ground Water

Ground water pollution can take place only if the quarry rejects contain toxic substances, which get leached by the precipitation water and percolate to the ground water table thus polluting it. Any nearby wells or other sources of water can be rendered unfit for drinking and even for industrial use.

The general ground level in the quarry area is 91 m RL. Water table in the area measured at nearest habitation is about 35 m bgl. Ultimate quarry depth will be limited is 84 m RL i.e. 7m below ground Level. The quarry workings will not intersect ground water table.

Water Pollution Control Measures

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

 No wastewater will be generated during quarry operation  Garland drains all along the downstream boundary of the pit.  Rainwater falling in the quarry pit will flow based on the slope into the garland drain provided with sedimentation pits.

(d) Noise Levels

Noise generation is from operations at quarry development, excavation and transportation of stone.

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

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

Noise Control Measures

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

• Controlled blasting with proper spacing, burden, stemming and optimum charge/delay will be maintained. • The blasting will be carried out during less human activity timings i.e. during lunch interval or during change of shifts. • Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals will be done. • Green Belt and Plantation will be developed wherever possible

(e) Vibration Levels ( due to blasting)

The shallow drill holes and breaking by rock breaks, the vibration generated will be within 8HZ

f. Acid Mine drainage

There is no possibility of acid mine drainage

g. Surface Subsidence

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

h. Socio economics

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

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i. Historical Monuments

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

j. Bio-diversity

The Mosaic Chips quarry is in operation. Vegetation within the mining lease area is sparse. Most of the vegetation is cleared for carrying out the mining operations. The ongoing mining operations are not habitating any flora and fauna.

1. Progressive reclamation plan.

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

2. Mined-out land

Total Mining lease area is 0.235 Ha. Mined out area at the end of two year period is 0.235 ha. No reclamation is proposed in the next two years

3. Top Soil Management

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

4. Tailings dam Management

No tailings are generated from the mine and hence tailing dam management is not applicable

DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RISK ASSESSMENT

When the accident takes place while carrying out the mining activity, immediately, First Aid will be applied this is in the mine site itself. If it is a minor, the treatment will be done at Site. If, any major accident, the person will be shifted to Piduguralla (04Km.) where all medical facilities are available. The site –in-charge will take care of all statutory requirements if any disaster occurs in the mine. The address

B.S. Envi-Tech (P) Ltd., Sec. Mosaic Chips , Sy. No 384/2 ,Kondapuram (V), Rajupalem (M), Guntur District, A.P. EMP Report

and Mobile no. of the person who will attend during the disaster management is given below

Address:

Sri Neluri Madhu Babu, S/o. Peda ramawiah, H.NO:3-4, Near Boddurai Center, Janapadu Village, Piduguralla Mandal, Guntur District

4.1 Post Project Monitoring

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

4.2 Monitoring Strategy

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

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

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

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

4.3 Ambient Air Monitoring

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

4.4 Noise Monitoring

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

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

4.5 Monitoring of Water Quality

Ground water near the project site will be routinely tested for its quality. No contamination of ground water and surface water is expected. However these waters will be periodically tested for any change of water quality. The effluents coming out of the process should be monitored regularly. Ground water is recommended to be monitored in at least two villages in the direction of ground water flow to keep surveillance on the ground water quality.

B.S. Envi-Tech (P) Ltd., Sec. Mosaic Chips , Sy. No 384/2 ,Kondapuram (V), Rajupalem (M), Guntur District, A.P. EMP Report

4.6 Reclamation

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

4.7 Site Services

Following facilities will be provided for the smooth working of the quarries:-  Quarry office  First aid room  Store facility  Toilet facility  Drinking water facilities  Rest shelters

4.8 Budget for Environmental Protection Measures

A budget of Rs 1.65 Lakhs/- is earmarked for Environmental Protection Measures

B.S. Envi-Tech (P) Ltd., Sec. Mosaic Chips , Sy. No 384/2 ,Kondapuram (V), Rajupalem (M), Guntur District, A.P. EMP Report

Capital Recurring Cost Cost/annum 1 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Dust Masks & Cloth - 10,000 Air Pollution Monitoring - 30,000 Gunny bags for covering the surface of - 1000 jackhammer holes Water Tanker for dust suppression 40,000 60,000 Total (A) 40,000 1,01,000 2 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Ear Plug - 6000 Noise Pollution Monitoring - 2,00 Total (B) - 8,000 3 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Check dam 30,000 Garland drain 40,000 Monitoring of water samples along - 5,000 with ground water levels Total (C) 70,000 5,000 4 LAND MANAGEMENT MEASURES Greenbelt development 50,000 50,000 Total (D) 5 SOCIAL WELFARE MEASURES - 50,000 6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES Personnel protection - 10,000 Medical Checkup - 75,000 Total (E) - 85,000 Grand Total (A+B+C+D+E) 1,65,000 2,49,000

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TABLE – 1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE QUARRY LEASE AREA

Feature Details Altitude 90 m above MSL 1. 16°28'16.17"N 79°55'53.48"E 2. 16°28'10.46"N 79°55'50.10"E Latitude & Longitude 3. 16°28'10.72"N 79°55'49.50"E 4. 16°28'16.23"N 79°55'53.34"E Village, Tehsil, District, State Survey No. 384/2 Villages: kubudapuram, Mandal: RajupalemDistrict: Guntur,State: Andhra Pradesh Area 0.235Ha District Head Quarters Guntur – 55.0 km - ESE IMD Station Khammam - 86.7 km - SSW

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