Proposed Terms of Reference (Tor)

PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

Environment Clearance for Pandridalli and Rajhara Pahar Lease (220.42 Ha) of Bhilai Steel Plant, M/s Steel Authority Of India Limited (SAIL), for Capacity 3.5 MTPA at Iron Ore Complex (IOC) Dalli Rajhara, Distt Balod, Chhattisgarh-State

Bhilai Steel Plant Steel Authority of India Limited

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

1.0 Preamble M/S. Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), A Government of India Enterprise is engaged in manufacture of Iron & Steel including rails and heavy steel plates and major producer of structural. The Bhilai Steel Plant is the sole supplier of the country's longest rail tracks of 260 meters. Presently, Bhilai Steel Plant (Chhattisgarh) is producing 5.5 Million Ton Per Annum (MTPA). For Producing Iron & Steel, various raw materials such as Iron Ore, Limestone (BF & SMS grade), Dolomite (SP grade) etc. are required. Bhilai Steel Plant has its own mines to fulfill the requirements of Iron ore, Dolomite & limestone.

Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) belonging to Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) was built to a capacity of 4.0 MTPA steel in three stages. The first phase of 1.0 MTPA was completed in 1961, followed by commissioning of second phase at 2.5 MTPA in 1967 and finally in the third phase, capacity was raised to 4.0 MTPA in 1987. Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) is undergoing expansion to increase hot metal production from 4.0 MTPA to 7.5 MTPA by 2015-16. Under expansion, BSP is setting up a large blast furnace (BF-8) of useful volume 4060 m3. Post expansion, the iron ore requirement for BSP will be about 12 MTPA. Financial Position: During 2013-14 – Gross Margin Rs.265192/- lakh and Turnover is Rs.1563343/- lakh. Total net Profit after tax during 2013-14 is Rs. 2084.84 Crore. BSP is having 5 (Five) mining lease in the Iron Ore Complex at Dalli-Rajhara, Balod district of Chhattisgarh state.

Pandridalli and Rajhara Pahar Lease which is one of the two principal captive sources of iron ore supply to Bhilai steel plant comprises of 220.42 hect (Reserve forest 100.76 hect. & Revenue land 119.66 Hect at Iron Ore Complex (IOC)- Dalli-Rajhara in Balod Distt of Chhattisgarh State, Keeping the above facts in view, BSP Management intends to obtained Environment Clearance for Pandridalli and Rajhara Pahar Lease of Bhilai Steel Plant, (SAIL), for Capacity 3.5 MTPA at Iron Ore Complex (IOC) Dalli Rajhara, Distt Balod, Chhattisgarh-State for renewal of Mining Lease as per EIA notification 2006 at the earliest to cater the future Iron ore need of Bhilai Steel Plant.

2.0 Description of Project Site Pandridalli and Rajhara Pahar Lease comprises of 220.42 hect (Reserve forest 100.76 hect. & Revenue land 119.66 Hect at Iron Ore Complex (IOC)- Dalli-Rajhara in Balod Distt of Chhattisgarh State. The mines named as Rajhara mechanized mine which is one of the two principal captive sources of iron ore supply to Bhilai steel plant, The plant was basically ore based and has the distinct advantage of having its Iron ore and flux sources located in its vicinity. Date of commencement of Mining Operations from 01-June-1958. Rajhara mechanized mine is situated at about 95 km towards south from Bhilai in Balod district in the state of Chhattisgarh. This is well connected by SH-9 running about 1 km west of the lease and to Durg by rail (Dalli Rajhara railway station is about 2.5 km west of the lease) The cartographic details are Latitude 20° 33’ 00” to 20° 35’00” N & Longitude 81° 04’ 45” to 81° 07’03” E in the Survey of India Topo sheet no 64H/2 The lease hold covers Rajhara main pit, and west block of similar pit called kokan (West) iron mine. Further in the eastern side of this lease, another lease called Mining lease is covers Rajhara mechanized mine and Kokan (West). Forestry Clearance granted by MOEF& CC, GoI vide F.N0.8-58/2003-FC dated-6/4/2004, over an area of 100.76 hect making it coterminous to mining lease up to 27.04.2023. Air & Water consent available for the mining lease. Mining Lease renewed by MRD, Govt of Chhattisgarh VIDE F 3-42/2003/12, for a period from 28.04.2003 to 27.04.2023 over an area of 220.42 hect. Particulars of approved mining plan: The mining plan of the mine under rule 24 A of the MCR, 1960 was last approved vide letter no. 314(3)/2004-MCCM(CZ)/MP-23 dated.-09.01.2006.further as the mining plan has the deviation, as per the IBM accordingly modified mining plan prepared under Rule 10 of MCDR 1988 and the same was approved by IBM vide approval no 314(3)/2007- MCCM(C)/MP-23/1209 dated 28/03/2008. After that scheme of mining was approved for the period of 01/04/2008 to 31/03/2013 vide letter no. 314(3)/2008-MCCM(CZ)/MP/MS/PMCP-24 dated 07/05/2009. Further the mining scheme from 01.04.2013 to 31.03.2019 was applied to IBM is under consideration.

3.0 Purpose of EIA Project The purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to determine as precisely as possible, within the present limits of knowledge and expertise, the likely environmental impacts of the proposed project. The objective will be to establish a clean unit waste discharge, if any, can be recycled / reused to the maximum extent possible. Feasibility of reuse and disposal of liquid / solid wastes generated from the project will be explored. The Terms of Reference proposed for this EIA is as follows:

1. The study area will cover an area of 10 km radius around the proposed project site.

2. EIA procedure as given in the EIA Manual of MOEF will be followed.

3. Baseline environmental quality within 10 km radius of the project site will be assessed based on primary/secondary data collection from various sources supplemented by data generated at site. Baseline data will be generated for other than monsoon season for the following environmental components:

4.0 Detailed Work Plan Meteorology ♦ Meteorological data for wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity and ambient temperature will be generated close to the site. Readings will be noted on hourly basis for one season. Historical met data from IMD will be obtained to assess the climatic trend.

♦ Meteorological parameters measurement hourly at one air monitoring station continuously for three months i.e. 90 recording days for wind speed, wind direction and velocity, temperature (wet and dry bulb), cloudiness, rainfall, insolation, stability characteristics of atmosphere

Air Environment

♦ Collection of AAQM data other than monsoon season on air pollutants (PM10 and

PM2.5, SO2, NOx), on 24 hourly basis, twice a week from 8 stations along with mean, standard deviations and percentile values, published by CPCB (Guidelines for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring: NAAQMS/25/2003-04-July 2003).

♦ The Monitoring stations will be located in downwind direction where maximum / significant ground level concentrations from the project are anticipated.

♦ Monitoring location will be established inside the lease area, in the adjacent village and in the upwind direction with respect to the proposed project.

♦ Ambient air quality monitoring (1 sample of 24 hours duration twice a week for one

season for parameters – Lead (Pb), Ozone (O3) and Ammonia (NH3)

♦ CO monitoring for 8 hour averaging time twice a week for one season

♦ Quantification of air pollution load from the proposed project

♦ Potential environmental impacts will be assessed qualitatively and quantitatively.

♦ The changes in the quality of the environment will be predicted using ISCST3 Model.

In case the ambient air quality of the surrounding area is predicted to be critical then additional strategies will be suggested as air pollution mitigation measures.

♦ The isopleths will be drawn on the location map clearly showing the sensitive targets and impact on it due to the proposed activity.

Noise Environment ♦ Noise level measurements in core zone and buffer zone as per CPCB standards, indicating methodology and reporting.

♦ Baseline noise levels will be generated at locations where AAQ monitoring will be conducted.

♦ Noise levels observations will be taken using sound level meter once during the study period as per CPCB procedure.

♦ The existing traffic movement pattern and intensity on the main roads will be monitored for one / two days. The impact of additional traffic due to the proposed plant will be assessed.

Water Environment ♦ Inventory of surface water bodies, ground water use, springs and wastewater sources in study area

♦ Surface and groundwater sampling location within the study area will be identified based on drainage pattern, water utilization and location of bore wells / dug wells.

♦ Ground water quality of the dump yard and villages around the dump yard will be tested.

♦ Parameters recommended by CPCB / IS 10500 will be analyzed following the standard methods (APHA Procedure). Sampling will be done once during the study period

♦ Physico-chemical (including heavy metals / toxicants), biological (phytoplankton, zooplankton) and bacteriological analysis of water samples collected from surface water, ground water sampling stations with influent and effluent samples.

♦ Physicochemical analysis of effluent samples as per CPCB guidelines

♦ Collection of information on following issues and suggestion of improvement if required.

a) Water balance: uptake, use and reuse, wastewater production and disposal

b) Wastewater treatment methods

c) Waste management procedures adopted or proposed

d) Water pollution control technologies: present and proposed

e) Details of river / stream / nala or ground water source from where water is proposed to be pumped for the pilletazation activity

♦ Availability of water and impact on other users on account of water drawl for the proposed plant will be assessed using historical flow data of stream.

♦ Wastewater treatment and reuse option of the treated wastewater will be explored.

♦ Strategies will be suggested to ensure that the wastewater does not contaminate the environment.

♦ Rainwater harvesting strategies within the project premises will be suggested as a measure to augment the available groundwater resources of the area.

Land Environment ♦ Soil samples will be collected from agriculture fields that are likely to be impacted from the project related air emissions, land disposal of wastewater and solid wastes.

♦ Soil quality analysis will be done for parameters like texture, moisture, organic matter, conductivity, pH, bulk density, water holding capacity and NPK values.

♦ Physicochemical analysis of soil samples as per CPCB guidelines.

♦ Estimation of fertility status of the soil

♦ Microbiological analysis of collected samples, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), cation exchange capacity

♦ Information on ecologically sensitive locations within the study area through field visits (archaeological monuments, monuments of cultural and historical importance, drinking water sources, water bodies, and places of scenic beauty, biosphere reserves, national park, wildlife sanctuaries, migratory corridors, defense installation and other ecologically sensitive areas).

♦ Land use pattern of the area to be collected from revenue records. Various physiographic landforms as per SOI map will be provided.

♦ Satellite Imagery of the area to establish latest landforms of the study area and core zone will be procured form Google Earth / Wikimapia.

Biological Environment ♦ Type and area of the forests, checklist of sensitive ecosystems in the area and its distance from mines.

♦ Biodiversity field survey; checklist of flora, fauna (wildlife), domestic animals, birds, amphibians, reptiles (aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity)

♦ The listing of flora and fauna will be carried out by referring to the published documents of Forest / Wildlife Department and observations recorded by the Scientists during the field visits.

♦ Rare and endangered species of flora and fauna

♦ Details of agriculture, cropping pattern, crops, crop productivity, horticultural gardens, social forestry, greenbelt, plantations in the area

♦ Greenery development plan will be prepared to enhance the aesthetic quality of the environment. The plan will also concentrate on measures that will be helpful in attenuating air and noise pollution levels from the project.

♦ CPCB guidelines will be followed to design the green belt. Indigenous species and those having long-term economic value will be considered for greenbelt development. 33% of the project area will be reserved to design and develop the greenbelt, landscaping and greenery / gardens / lawns, etc.

Socio-economic Environment ♦ Baseline information will be collected through secondary sources, mainly District Statistics Handbook / Tehsildar’s office: date on population distribution, occupational pattern, agriculture and cropping pattern, educational facility, health care facilities, literacy rate, infrastructure facility, etc will be collected.

♦ Demographic data collection, human settlement, health status of the community, existing infrastructural facilities for social welfare including sources of livelihood, job opportunities, safety and security of workers and surrounding population.

♦ Socio-economic profile of the people within study area

♦ Identification of sample villages for socioeconomic house-hold wise field survey through Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) using questionnaire prepared for this area

♦ Socio-cultural life, status of women, children, and youth, identification of traditional skills

♦ People’s perception of developmental activity

♦ Estimation of Quality of Life (QoL)

♦ Occupational Health Environment: Field survey of existing prevalent diseases and facilities for treatment

♦ Social impact assessment will be carried out by assessing the various developmental potential of the proposed project in the field of employment generation, improvement in physical and social infrastructure base.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation Measures Due to operation of the proposed mines the following risks have been identified:

♦ Electrical fire, fire and explosion in plant equipment

♦ Disaster management plan

♦ Action plan for possible emergency situation

♦ Based on standard procedures prescribed by the National Safety Council and provisions mentioned in the Factories Act, occupational health and safety aspects of the project will be identified.

♦ Risk assessment study will be undertaken and disaster management plan will be prepared to tackle any accident that may occur due to the proposed activity.

♦ Potential hazards that may arise out of storage / transportation of hazardous chemicals / materials or due to operation of various processes will be systematically identified using standard hazard identification procedures.

♦ Maximum credible accident scenarios will be considered for consequence analysis.

Environmental Management Plan Based on baseline data on different environmental components, identification,

Prediction and evaluation of impacts, appropriate strategies would be formulated under each environmental component for minimization of adverse impacts..

♦ Environmental Management Plan will be drawn up to maintain and enhance the environmental quality in and around the project area.

♦ In case the quality of the environment is expected to deteriorate beyond acceptable limits, additional strategies will be suggested.

♦ Such strategies include wastewater treatment and reuse, more efficient air pollution

control devices, noise reduction measures and additional thrust of ash utilization.

♦ The EMP will earmark specific staff, instruments and finances for routine environmental management as well as collection, collation and examination of various environmental data.

♦ All necessary administrative measures will be incorporated in the EMP to achieve the following objectives

♦ All environmental concerns directly related to the project activity, as addressed by the Public, State Administration and NGO during the public hearing process would be duly addressed in the Final EIA along with the commitments of the project promoter.

Post-Project Environmental Quality Monitoring Plan ♦ A post-project monitoring plan will be suggested to monitor the changes in the environmental quality after implementation of the project.

♦ To examine the effectiveness of adopted EMP measures and to enable the mining authorities to take necessary actions to mitigate the impact, an environmental quality-monitoring plan would be delineated under each environmental component. The plan needs to be followed by mining owners on continuous basis during the proposed activities.

- Reduction of adverse environmental impacts

- Improvement of environmental quality of the surrounding area

- Waste minimization, reuse and resource recovery

- Waste segregation to make the treatment and disposal cost-effective

- Establish proper monitoring mechanism with adequate infrastructure

5.0 Generic Structure of EIA Report The generic structure of the EIA Report will be as per the MOEF EIA Notification dated September 14th, 2006 as described below:

Chapter-1: Introduction This chapter will describe the purpose of the report, identification of nature, size and location of the project (with latitude and longitude), details of project proponent, description of site

T O R , Pandridalli and Rajhara Pahar Lease of Bhilai Steel Plant, M/s Steel Authority Of India Limited (SAIL), Capacity 3.5 MTPA at Iron Ore Complex (IOC) Dalli Rajhara, Distt Balod, Chhattisgarh-State and surrounding environment, location maps, importance of project to the country and region, and scope of EIA study, as per TOR approved by MOEF&CC).

Chapter-2: Project Description This chapter deals with the type and need of the project, magnitude of operation, schedule for approval and implementation, land requirement, water requirement and flow scheme, technology and process description, site plan, layout plan and boundary etc. Description of mitigation measures suggested for meeting the environmental standards.

Chapter-3: Description of the existing Environment This chapter will contains the details of study area, period of EIA study, EIA components and methodology, establishment of baseline data for valued environmental components and base maps / description of relevant environmental component (Meteorology, quality of air, noise, water and soil, landuse/ landcover, agriculture, ecology, demography, occupational pattern and socio- economics.

Chapter-4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures This chapter will describe the prediction of impacts due to project on surrounding location, credible accidents and minimization, project design and impacts during construction and regular operation, measures suggested for minimizing and / or offsetting adverse impacts, irreversible and Irretrievable commitments on environmental components, assessment of significance of impacts including criteria for determining significance, assigning significance.

Chapter-5: Environmental Monitoring Program This chapter will include the various aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures suggested including measurement methodologies, frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedules, emergency procedures etc.

Chapter-6: Additional Studies This chapter will describe outcome of public hearing, risk assessment, social impact assessment and rehabilitation and resettlement action plan, if any.

Chapter-7: Project Benefits This chapter will include improvement in physical infrastructure, improvement in social infrastructure, employment potential of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers, other tangible benefits derived from the proposed project

Chapter-8: Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan This chapter will describe the administrative aspects of ensuring that mitigation measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored after approval of the EIA.

Chapter-9: Summary and Conclusion This chapter will describe the overall justification for implementation of the project, and explain methods by which adverse affects of the proposed action have been mitigated

Chapter-10: Disclosure of Consultant Engaged The name of the consultant engaged with brief resume and nature of consultancy rendered to be provided.

Location Map of the Project site