Environmental Clearance Application

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(I) Basic Information

Sl.No. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s “Building Stone (Basalt) Quarry” of M/s. Mahalaxmi Stone Crusher Narayanpur 2. S.No. in the schedule Item- 1(a) 3. Proposed capacity /area/length/tonnage Aggregate- 55,634 Tonnes per Annum. to be handled/command area/lease QL area: 3-00 Acres (Patta land) area/number of wells to be drilled. Saleable Intercalated Reserves in Waste Tons(95%) I year 55,634 2,928 II Year 55,634 2,928 III Year 55,634 2,928 IV Year 55,634 2,928 V Year 55,634 2,928 Total 2,78,172 14,640

4. New/Expansion/Modernization New 5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. - 6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ Category ‘B’ [B2] 7. Does it attract the general condition? If No yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, No please specify. 9. Location Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Sy No. 34/*/2 Village Narayanpur village, Tehsil Aurad Taluk, District District, State . 10. Nearest railway station/Port along with Railway Station (W) is distance in km. about 28.30 Kms from the Lease area. 11. Nearest Town, city, district Headquarters Nearest Town is Aurad about 2.80 along with distance in kms. kms(SW) & District Headquarters is Belgaum about 38.70 Km. 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Narayanpur Village Panchayath, Municipal Corporation, Local body Bidar Zilla Parishad & Muncipal (complete postal addresses with telephone Corporation. nos. to be given) 13. Name of the applicant “Building Stone (Basalt) Quarry” of M/s. Mahalaxmi Stone Crusher

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Narayanpur 14. Registered Address Mahalaxmi Stone Crusher Narayanpur Dhondiba S/o Ganapatrao Narote, 160/6, Near K E B Colony, Aurad, Aurad Taluk, . Karnataka-585326. 15. Address for correspondence: M/s. Mahalaxmi Stone Crusher Name Narayanpur Designation (Owner/Partner /CEO) Prop. Dhondiba S/o Ganapatrao Narote, Pin code No: 160/6, Near K E B Colony, Aurad, E-mail Aurad Taluk, Bidar District. Telephone No. Karnataka-585326. Fax No. +91-9164516629 16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if Not Applicable any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet. 17. Interlinked Projects NIL 18. Whether separate application of Not applicable interlinked project has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission Not applicable 20. If no, reason Not applicable 21. Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. i. The Forest (Conservation) Act, Not applicable 1980? ii. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? iii. The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991? 22. Whether there is any Government Yes. RevenueOrder/Policy relevant /relating to the site? 23. Forest land involved (hectares) No forest land is involved. 24. Whether there is any litigation pending No litigation or court case is pending against the project and/or land in which against the proposed project. the project is propose to be set up? a) Name of the Court b) Case No. c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

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(II) Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Details thereof (with approximate S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No quantities /rates, wherever possible) confirmation with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change Yes Quarrying will be carried out in the in land use, land cover or quarry lease (QL) area by Open Cast- topography including increase in other than fully mechanized. intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) 1.2 Clearance of existing land, No This is a quarry lease area in waste land. vegetation and buildings? The area is partially excavated. There is no vegetation or buildings required to be cleared for the project 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The proposed Quarry activities will result in change/creation of new land use 1.4 Pre-construction investigations Yes Preliminary investigations have been e.g. bore houses, soil testing? carried out at the proposed area and quarry plan has been prepared. 1.5 Construction works? No --

1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works envisaged. 1.7 Temporary sites used for No --- construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures No -- or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including No No underground mining or tunneling mining or tunneling? is envisaged. 1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation works will be possible for the first 5 years. 1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable 1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable 1.13 Production and manufacturing Yes Building stone quarrying 1,08,833 processes? Tonnes per Annum 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or Yes Area has been demarcated to dump materials? all types of solid wastes.

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1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal Yes Solid waste is disposed in dumping of solid waste or liquid effluents? yard located in quarry area. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of No -- operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during No Existing roads will be utilized. construction or operation?

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or No -- other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No -- transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines No -- or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culvert, No -- realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? No -- 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water No The rainwater flows through the from ground or surface waters? slopes of the area and drained off. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the No Rain fed water constitutes the land surface affecting drainage or drainage system of the area. run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or No -- materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? 1.26 Long-term dismantling or No -- decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during No - decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in No No influx of people is envisaged as either temporarily or local labors will be employed. permanently? 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -- 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic No --

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diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? No --

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply): S.No. Information/checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or No The lease area is waste land. agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & Yes Total water requirement is about 12.9 competing users) unit: KLD KLD which will be for domestic purposed, sprinkling and for Afforestation. 2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable 2.4 Construction material–stone, No -- aggregates, sand/soil (expected source – MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not applicable 2.6 Energy including electricity and - - fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use -- -- appropriate standard units)

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details there of (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, No -- which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease No -- or affect disease vectors (e.g.

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insect or water borne diseases)

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. No -- by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who No -- could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes No --

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine Yes Quarry waste of 14,640 Tonnes will be wastes generated from Building Stone quarry for five years. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and No -- or commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per No -- Hazardous Waste Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No -- 4.5 Surplus product No -- 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge No -- from effluent treatment 4.7 Construction or demolition No -- wastes 4.8 Redundant machinery or No -- equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No -- materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes No -- 4.11 Other solid wastes No --

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5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of No Not envisaged fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources 5.2 Emissions from production Yes Fugitive dust will be generated processes from quarrying activities. Adequate control measures like water sprinkling will be taken to control fugitive dust and control devices will be used while drilling. 5.3 Emissions from materials Yes Dust is generated from transporting handling including storage or on hauled roads. transport 5.4 Emissions from construction No No major construction activities are activities including plant and envisaged. equipment 5.5 Dust or odors from handling of Yes Dust will be generated during materials including construction quarrying, operations and materials, sewage and waste transportation of materials. However, odor is not envisaged. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of No -- waste 5.7 Emissions from burning of No -- waste in open air(e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other No -- sources

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment Yes Noise will be generated from heavy e.g. engines, ventilation plant, earth moving machines, drilling crushers

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operations.

6.2 From industrial or similar No -- processes 6.3 From construction or No No major construction/ demolitions demolition are envisaged 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Noise may generate during blasting operation, which will be instantaneous in nature. 6.5 From construction or No -- operational traffic 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No --

6.7 From any other sources No --

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or No -- spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or No -- other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants No -- emitted to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources No -- 7.5 Is there a risk of long term No -- buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment S.No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

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8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires No -- etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes No ---- 8.3 Could the project be affected by No -- natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. Floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality Sl. No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of No supporting facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure Supporting and ancillary (roads, power supply, waste development will take place. or wastewater treatment, etc.) Not envisaged. • housing development Not envisaged. • extractive industries Not envisaged. • supply industries Not envisaged. • other 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, No Reclamation is not proposed, since which could have an impact on there are enough deposits. the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later No - developments 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to Yes Dust accumulation on the roads. proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

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(III) Environmental Sensitivity

Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 km) S.No. Identity proposed project location boundary.

1. Areas protected under international None ---- conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2. Areas which are important or sensitive for Yes Water Body: ecological reasons - Wetlands, Aurad Nala - 1.10 Kms (N) watercourses or other water Tegampur tank – 3.80 Kms(S) bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3. Areas used by protected, important or None ---- sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4. Inland, coastal, marine or underground None ---- waters 5. State, National boundaries None - within 15 kms 6. Routes or facilities used by the public for Yes NH 4 – 0.60 Kms(SW) access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas 7. Defense installations ------8. Densely populated or built-up area Yes Narayanapur - 1.90 Km(E) 9. Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land Yes Aurad - 2.75 Km(SW) uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship community facilities) 10. Areas containing important, high quality None ---- or scarce resources( ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11. Areas already subjected to pollution None ---- or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12. Areas susceptible to natural hazard which None ---- could cause the project to present

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environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or adverse climatic conditions)

(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

Not Applicable

I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Date: 07.01.2018 Place: Bidar Signature of the applicant

M/s. Mahalaxmi Stone Crusher Narayanpur Prop. Dhondiba S/o Ganapatrao Narote, No: 160/6, Near K E B Colony, Aurad, Aurad Taluk, Bidar District. Karnataka-585326. NOTE: 1. The projects involving clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 shall submit with the application a C.R.Z. map duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies, showing the project activities, w.r.t. C.R.Z. (at the stage of TOR) and the recommendations of the State Coastal Zone Management Authority (at the stage of EC). Simultaneous action shall also be taken to obtain the requisite clearance under the provisions of the C.R.Z. Notification, 1991 for the activities to be located in the C.R.Z. 2. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon (at the stage of EC). 3. All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forests including submission of application for TOR/ Environment Clearance, subsequent clarifications, as may be required from time to time, participation in the EAC Meeting on behalf of the project proponent shall be made by the authorized signatory only. The authorized signatory should also submit a document in support of his claim of being an authorized signatory for the specific project.

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