Bhootmarhi Lime Stone Mine, Dadahu

Environmental Impact Assessment

&

Environmental Management Plan

For

Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine (*DRAFT REPORT*)

Area 32.57 Ha (Non Forest), Village - Mauza Mandoli, Tehsil - Renukaji At Sangrah,

District - Sirmour, State - Himachal Pradesh, India.

khasra nos. 1353,1354/2/2 and 1354/2/3 & other ,Topo sheet No. 53 F/6 ,

Latitude 304126.35 to 304142.56 & Longitude 772744.88 to 772818.29

Purpose: - Environment Clearance for Production of 2,50,000 MT/Year of Limestone

DECEMBER, 2013 Prepared by :- K.P. Agrawal & Team of Experts

WOLKEM CONSULTANCY SERVICES

(A Division Of Wolkem India LTD.)

Accredited BY QCI NABET for Mining of mineral

(Open cast & Underground ) category A , Sr. in the

QCI/NABET list 164 as on 5th

December ,2013

NABL:- Wolkem India Limited, Certificate No T 2016

Issue date 06/06/2013 & Valid until 05/06/2015

E- 101, Madri Industrial Area, Udaipur ,

Pin No. 313003 ,Rajasthan

Phone No. 294-6452067, FAX : 294-2491826

E-mail:- [email protected]

Mobile No. 09829100193

Lessee :

Sh. Vinender Kumar Walia

Village & Post Dadahu, Tehsil-

Sangrah, Distt. Sirmour , Pin

Code- 173025, Himachal Pradesh

Email [email protected]

Phone No. 01702223995

Mobile No. 9418016223

Consultancy Services A division of Wolkem INDIA LIMITED

UNDERTAKING

Wolkem consultancy services, Udaipur (A division of Wolkem India Limited, Udaipur)

Accredited by QCI -NABET for mining of mineral (open cast & underground) category "A" Dated

18/06/2013 here by undertake that-

1. In the EIA studies and preparation of EMP documents for " Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine,

Khasra no. 1353, 1354/2/2 & 1354/2/3 & others over an area of 32.57 hect for mineral(s) -

Limestone in village(s) Mauza Mandoli, Tehsil- Renuka ji at Sangrah, District-Sirmour State-

Himachal Pradesh belonging to Shri Vinendra Kumar Wal ia, all documents pertaining to

grant of lease as provided by the project proponent have been incorporated.

2. The Modif ied mining plan with PMCP prepared under rule 22(6) of MCR,1960, was

approved vide order no 614(2)/MP-B-283/08-DDN dated 07.09.2012 by Controller of Mines,

Indian Bureau of Mines, Ajmer, Rajasthan which has been duly considered in the

preparation of EIA/EMP.

3. It is also certified that the present study has been conducted as per the TOR approved by

Expert Apprai.sal Committee (EAC) for mining projects and released by MoEF vide letter No.

J-11015/83/2012-IA.II (M) dated 5th November 2013.

Place: Udaipur For & on behalf o\~l~e~ncy Services

v-.. ~ ~ K.P. Agrawal Sr. Vice President Mining & Environment

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"Wolkem House",E-101, Mewar Industrial Area, Madri Udaipur (Raj) India- 313004 Tel.- +91 294 2494 600 to 002 ; Fax No.- +91 294 2494 608

Applicant : Sh. Vinender Kumar Walia Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine

Environmental Impact Assessment & Environment Management Plan

For Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine

Village Mauza Mandoli, Tehsil Renukaji at Sangrah, District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh

INDEX

S.NO. DETAILS OF THE PROJECT PAGE NO

1 Action taken report on Terms of Reference i-ix

2 Executive Summary of project in English language x-xxiv

3 EIA/EMP Report 1-106

4 Annexures

5 Plates


CONTENTS

S. No DESCRIPTION PAGE No.

1.0.0 CHAPTER I - Introduction 1-5

1.1.0 Purpose of the project 1

1.2.0 Identification of project and project proponent 1

1.3.0 Profile of the project proponent and background 1

1.4.0 Brief description of the project 1-3

1.5.0 Importance to the country 3

1.6.0 Infrastructure facilities 3-4

1.7.0 Environment Impact Study Scoping of the project 4

1.8.0 Objectives of Environmental Management Plan 4

1.9.0 Legal status of project 4-5

1.10.0 Steps for preparation of EIA/EMP 5

2.0.0 CHAPTER II - Project Description 6-19

2.1.0 Type of project 6

2.2.0 Need of the project / use of the mineral 6

2.3.0 Location 6

2.4.0 Topography & Drainage pattern 6-7

2.5.0 Geology 7-8

2.6.0 Exploration 8-10

2.7.0 Mineral Beneficiation 11

2.8.0 Mining 11-12

2.9.0 Year wise production for mining plan period 12

2.10.0 Drilling & Blasting 13

2.11.0 Explosive Licenses 13

2.12.0 Conceptual Mining Plan 13-14

2.13.0 Land use 15

2.14.0 Reclamation 16

2.15.0 Stacking of mineral rejects and disposal of waste 16-17

2.16.0 Construction of check dams 17-18

2.17.0 Extent of mechanization 18

2.18.0 Utilities & proposed site facilities 18-19

3.0.0 CHAPTER III - Description of the Environment 20-57

3.1.0 Introduction 20

3.2.0 Methodology 20

3.3.0 Study area at a glance 20-22

3.4.0 Topography & Drainage 22

3.5.0 Meteorology 22-23

3.6.0 Ambient Air Quality 23-25

3.7.0 Noise Environment 26-38

3.8.0 Water Environment 38-41

3.9.0 Land Environment 41-42

3.10.0 Soil Environment 43

3.11.0 Biological Environment 43-49

3.12.0 Socio Economic Environment in core zone & buffer zone 49-57

4.0.0 Chapter-IV - Anticipated Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures 58-83



4.2.0 Air Environment 58-63

4.3.0 Noise & Vibration 63-66

4.4.0 Water Environment 66-68

4.5.0 Land Environment 68-72

4.6.0 Solid Waste Management 72

4.7.0 Afforestation programme 72-73

4.8.0 Socio-Economic status 74

4.9.0 Disaster Management Plan 74-75

4.10.0 Environmental Risks 75

4.11.0 Occupational risks and arrangements proposed 75-77

4.12.0 Impact on health 77

4.13.0 Safety 77-78

4.14.0 Environmental Impact Matrix 78-83

5.0.0 CHAPTER V - Analysis Of Alternatives (Technology & Site) 84-85

5.1.0 Analysis of alternatives (Technology & Site) 84-85

6.0.0 CHAPTER VI - Environmental Monitoring Programme 86-87

6.1.0 Monitoring schedule and parameters 86

6.2.0 Health Environmental & Environmental monitoring schedule 86

6.3.0 Equipments for Environment restoration plan 87

6.4.0 Data Analysis & Reporting Schedule 87

6.5.0 Organization 87

7.0.0 CHAPTER VII - Additional Studies 88-95

7.1.0 Public consultation 88

7.2.0 Social impact assessment and R & R action plans 88

7.3.0 Risk assessment and safety management plan 88-95

8 .0.0 CHAPTER VIII - Project Benefits 96-97

8.1.0 Improvement in physical infrastructure 96

8.2.0 Improvement in social infrastructure 96

8.3.0 Employment potential 96-97

8.4.0 Salary structure 97

8.5.0 Other tangible benefits 97

9.0.0 CHAPTER IX - Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 98-100

9.1.0 Financial provisions 98

9.2.0 Funds for flora and fauna management 98

9.3.0 Environment cost 99

9.4.0 Expenditure incurred on village development programme 99

9.5.0 Budget for future village development programme 100

9.6.0 Marketing 100

9.7.0 Economic viability 100

10.0.0 CHAPTER X - Environment Management Plan 101-102


10.2.0 Monitoring and feedback system 101

10.3.0 Organizational structure 101

10.4.0 EMP 101-102

10.5.0 scope and responsibility of the environmental department 102

10.6.0 Environment Management Policy 102

11.0.0 CHAPTER XI- Summary And Conclusion 103-104


11.1.0 Summary 103-104

11.2.0 Conclusion 104

12.0.0 CHAPTER XII- Disclosure of the consultant engaged 105-106

12.1.0 Disclosure of the consultant engaged 105-106

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LIST OF TABLES

Table

No. Particular Page No.

1.1 Mining lease coordinates 2

1.2 Year wise production details since 1994 3

2.1 The existing land use pattern 6

2.2 Tectono Stratigraphic domains of Lesser Himalayan Tectogen 7

2.3 Estimated mineral reserves are summarized 9

2.4 Grade wise distribution of mineral & dolomitic limestone reserves 10

2.5 Chemical analysis of dolomite limestone 10

2.6 Production & development for first 5 years. 12

2.7 Proposed drilling and blasting design 13

2.8 Computation of year wise production, generation of waste & stripping 14

2.9 Block year wise OB proposed for current lease period 14

2.10 Land use pattern 15

2.11 Land use pattern during lease period 2005-2025 15

2.12 Afforestation in the mining lease area within 20 years period: 16

2.13 Afforestation on adjacent land purchased by us during lease period 16

2.14 Generation of top soil and over-burden waste for 5 years 17

2.15 Stacking of waste in external dumps 17

2.16 Extent of mechanization 18

2.17 Specifications of machineries used and proposed to be used 18

2.18 list of manpower 19

3.1 Study area at a glance 20

3.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station 24

3.3 Noise monitoring station 26

3.3.1-9 Results of Noise level 28-36

3.4 Ambient Noise Level 37

3.5 Ambient Noise Quality Standard 37

3.6 Details of traffic density 38

3.7 Description of Ground Water Sampling Locations 39

3.8 Description of Surface Water Sampling Locations 40

3.9 Surface water flow pattern 40-41

3.10 Land use of Study Area 41

3.11 Land Use Pattern (Lease Area) 42

3.12 Soil Monitoring Stations 43

3.13 List of flora in core Zone 44

3.14 List of flora in buffer Zone 43-46

3.15 list of crops & vegetables 46

3.16 List of fauna 47

3.17 Distribution of population in study area 54

3.18 Distribution of population by Social structure 55


3.19 Distribution of literate and literacy rates 55

3.20 Occupational structure of the study area 55-56

3.21 Educational facilities in the study areas 56

3.22 Health facilities 57

3.23 Details of human settlement and population in the Tehsils 57

3.24 Distribution of male and female and literacy in Tehsils 57

3.25 Live stock population as per 2001-02 57

4.1 Emission Factor Suspended Particulate Matter (30m) 59

4.2 Area Source Dimensions 60

4.3 Predicted 24hourly Concentration of PM (30m) at AAQM 61

4.4 Showing Noise level of mine after prediction effect 63-64

4.5 Noise wise activity 64

4.6 Permissible Exposure Noise Limits as per CPCB norms 65-66

4.7 Present Land use ,land utilized at the end of 5th

year in ha 68

4.8 Land use pattern during lease period 2005-2025 68

4.9 Schedule of land use and reclamation during Lease period 70

4.10 Post Mining land use of core zone with environment management 71

4.11 Afforestation on waste dump 72

4.12 Programme of afforestation 73

4.13 Environmental risk & mitigative measures 75

4.14 Occupational risks and arrangements proposed 76-77

4.15 Impacts on Health 77

4.16 Environmental parameters, possible impacts & anticipated nature of

impact 78-80

4.17 The Parameter weight age with or without control measures 80-81

4.18 Environmental impact matrix without control measures 82

4.19 Environmental impact matrix with control measures 83

5.1 Process flow sheet 84-85

6.1 Monitoring schedule and parameters 86

7.1 INITIAL HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK, ASSESSMENT AND PRIORITIZATION 90

7.2 IDENTIFYING MECHANISMS CONTRIBUTING PRINCIPAL HAZARDS AND RANKING 90-91

7.3 CONTROL MEASURES & PROCEDURES FOR RESPECTIVE MECHANISMS CONTRIBUTING

HAZARDS 91-95

8.1 Employment Potential 96-97

9.1 Funds for flora and fauna management plan 98

9.2 Environment Cost 99

9.3 Expenses from year 1998-2011 99

9.4 Budget for future village development programme 100

12.1 Disclosure of consultants engage 105-106

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LIST OF FIGURES

S. No Description Page No.

Fig : 1 Water Balance Diagram 19

Fig : 2 Wind rose diagram 23

Fig : 3 Graphical presentation of results of AAQ 25

Fig : 4 Graphical presentation of results of Noise monitoring 37

Fig : 5 Schematic diagram of site elevation, working depth & ground water 39


Fig : 6 Pie chart for land use of study area 42

Fig : 7 24hourly Isopleth of predicted Concentration of PM (< 30 m) 60

Fig : 8 Organization structure & responsibilities 87 & 101

LIST OF ANNEXURES

S. No. Description Annexure

No.

1 Copy of form J for renewal of mining lease I

2 ML renewal letter No. Udyog(CHH)7-5/84-II- Loose dated 18.11.2008 and lease

deed was executed on 13.12.2010 between Commissioner Industries, Himachal

Pradesh and Sh. V.K.Walia. vide office memo No. Udyog- Bhu(Khani-4) (major-

90/2003 7162 dated 21.12.2010 which was executed on 8.2.2011.

II-A & II-B

3 Joint inspection report 28.8.2008 for grant of ML & Khasra map along with

Khasra details

III-A & III-B

4 Approval letter of mining plan by IBM 614(2)/MP-B-283/08-DDN dated

30.10.2008.

Approval of modified mining plan by IBM vide letter dated 07/09/2012

IV-A & IV-B

5 NOC from land owners for ML area and adjacent lands acquired V

6 MoEF letter dated 6th

July , 2012 and its reply alongwith an affidavit VI-A & VI-B

7 Copy of approved TOR Letter issued by MoEF , New Delhi dated 5/11/2013 VII

8 Engagement of consultants accreditation dated 18th

June ,2013 by NABET VIII

9 NABL accreditation of Wolkem India Limited Laboratory IX

10 Application for permission for wild life Sanctuary & present status,

Authenticated key plan, Authenticated flora & fauna list with wild life

conservation plan

X-A, X-B, X-C

& X-D

11 Environment Policy of mining company XI

12 Analysis reports of Air, Surface water, Ground Water ,Soil & free silica XII

13 Occupational health and medical checkup programmes XIII

14 Details of expenses on CSR activities incurred so far by owner XIV

15 Demographic & socio economic details within 10 km study area XV

16 Meteorological data April to June 2012 XVI

17 Terms of Reference along with form I & Pre-Feasibility report XVII

18 Photographs of Bhootmarhi Limestone mine area XVIII

LIST OF PLATES

S. No. Name of Plate Plate No

1. Location Plan I

2 Key plan II

3. Surface plan III

4. Geological Plan IV

5. Geological sections V

6. Conceptual plan & sections VI 7. Progressive mine closure plan VII

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Action taken report on TOR given by Ministry of Environment & Forest vide letter No J-11015

/83/2012-IA.II(M) dated 5th

November 2013 for Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine for 2,50,000 MT/Year

production.

S.NO DESCRIPTION AS PER MOEF COVERED IN EIA/EMP AS PER DETAILS

1 Status of compliance of the earlier EC

conditions along with supporting

documents and photographs should be

submitted.

The application is for fresh EC and photographs are

exhibited in annexure No. XVIII of EIA/EMP

documents.

2 Year-wise production details since 1994

onwards should be given clearly stating

the highest production achieved in any

one year prior to 1994. It may also be

categorically informed whether there had

been any increase in production after

the EIA Notification, 1994 coming into

force w.r.t. the highest p r o d u c t i o n

achieved prior to 1994.

Year-wise productions details are given in chapter No

I. Highest production of 74,664.30 MT achieved in

1997-98.

3 A copy of the document in support of

the fact that the proponent is the

rightful lessee of the mine should be

given.

The State Govt. has renewed the ML vide letter No.

udhyog bhu (khani-4) major 90/2003 7661

dated 27/11/2008 for further 20 years period w.e.f.

25.4.2005 upto 24.4.2025. A copy of letter is placed

at Annexure II.

4 All documents including approved mine

plan, EIA and public hearing should be

compatible with one another in terms of

the mine lease area, production levels,

waste generation and its management

and mining technology and should be in

the name of the lessee.

Complied with.

5 All corner coordinates of the mine lease

area superimposed on High Resolution

Imagery / toposheet should be provided.

All coordinates of mining lease boundary marked on

Toposheet No 53 F/6, are given in chapter No I, &

Table No 1.1.

6 Does the company have a well laid

down Environment Policy approved by

its Board of Directors? If so, it may be

detailed in the EIA report.

Environment policy is detailed in the EIA report at

Annexure XI.

7 Does the Environment Policy

prescribe for standard operating

process/ procedures to bring into focus

any infringement / deviation /

violation of the environmental or forest

norms / conditions? If so, it may be

detailed in the EIA.

Environment policy is detailed in the EIA report at

Annexure XI.

8 What is the hierarchical system or

Administrative order of the company to

deal with the environmental issues

Organization chart showing reporting mechanism is

included in annexure No XI.

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and for ensuring compliance with

the EC conditions. Details of this system

may be given.

9 Does the company have a system of

reporting of non compliances / violations

of environmental norms to the Board

of Directors of the company and /

or shareholders or stakeholders at

large? This reporting mechanism should

be detailed in the EIA report.

Organization chart showing reporting mechanism is

included in annexure No XI.

10 The study area will comprise of 10 km

zone around the mine lease from lease

periphery & the data contained in the EIA

such as waste generation etc should be for

the life of the mine/lease period.

Computation of year wise production, generation of

waste and stripping ratio for lease period are given in

chapter No II & table No 2.8 & 2.9 of EIA report.

11 Land use of the study area delineating

forest area, agricultural land, grazing

land, wildlife sanctuary and national

park, migratory routes of fauna, water

bodies, human settlements and other

ecological features should be indicated.

1. The lease area of 32.57 hect has a steep topography with little vegetation. No forest land

is involved in the core zone. The entire lease area

comprises of Gair mumkin land (23.185 hects.) &

Shamlati land (9.385 hects.).

2. Land use of the study area has been deliberated in Chapter No II at table 2.10 & 2.11.

3. The Renuka Wild life Sanctuary lies at a crow fly distance of 8.75 km and 18 Km by road from the

mine lease/ core zone.

4. Water bodies, human settlements as well as other ecological features are demarcated in plate

No II.

12 Land use plan of the mine lease area

should be prepared to encompass pre-

operational, operational and post

operational phases and submitted.

Land use plan of the mine lease area is detailed

available in Table 3.11

13 Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,

Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well

as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the

mine lease should be clearly indicated

supported by a location map duly

authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden.

Necessary clearance, if any, as may be

applicable to such projects due to

proximity of the ecologically sensitive

areas as mentioned above should be

obtained from the State Wildlife

Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden

under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

and copy furnished

Renukaji Wild life Sanctuary is located at 8.75 km

(Crow fly) from lease boundary and 18 kms by road.

A letter from Principal chief conservator of forests

(Wild life) cum CWLW,HP Shimla dated 30.4.2011 is

enclosed at Annexure X -B.

Further an application for seeking permission from

national board for wild life dated 30.7.2012 is under

consideration (Annexure X A).

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14 A detailed biological study for the study

area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km

radius of the periphery of the mine

lease)] shall be carried out. Details of

flora and fauna, duly authenticated,

separately for core and buffer zone

should be furnished based on primary

field survey clearly indicating the

Schedule of the fauna present. In case

of any scheduled-I fauna found in the

study area, the necessary plan for their

conservation should be prepared in

consultation with State Forest and

Wildlife Department and details

furnished. Necessary allocation of funds

for implementing the same should be

made as part of the project cost.

A detailed biological study of study area (core &

buffer zone) including flora & fauna and conservation

plan was undertaken, report on which is given at

annexure No X.D

15 Impact, if any, of change of land use

should be given.

Details given in chapter No 4 (para No 4.5.5) of EIA

report.

16 R&R plan / compensation details for

the project affected people should be

furnished. While preparing the R&R

plan, the National Rehabilitation &

Resettlement Policy should be kept in

view. In respect of SCs / STs and other

weaker sections, need based sample

survey, family-wise, should be

undertaken to assess their requirement

and action programmes prepared

accordingly integrating the sectoral

programme of line departments of the

State Government.

In the absence of inhabitants in core zone no

effective plan of R & R is required .However the

project proponent is already taking several steps for

community development.

17 One season (non-monsoon) primary

baseline data on ambient air quality

(PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality,

noise level, soil and flora and fauna

shall be collected and the AAQ data so

collected presented date-wise in the EIA

and EMP report. Site-specific

meteorological data should also be

collected. The location of the

monitoring stations should be such as

to represent whole of the study area

and justified keeping in view the pre-

dominant downwind direction and

location of sensitive receptors. There

should be at least one monitoring

1) For ambient air quality the studies were carried out during summer season of the year

2012-13 involving 9 different locations covering

core & buffer zone . Details are given in chapter

III and annexure No XII.

2) Ground water quality has been carried out at 5 different locations and details are covered in

Chapter No III , Table 3.7.

3) Surface Water quality monitoring has been carried out at 7 different locations and is covered

in chapter No III , Table 3.8.

4) Noise level monitoring has been carried out at 9 different locations and is covered under chapter

No III and Tables 3.3.1 to 3.3.9.

5) Site specific Meteorological data is enclosed as

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station within 500 m of the mine lease

in the pre-dominant downwind

direction. The mineralogical composition

of PM10 particularly for free silica should

be given.

annexure XVI.

6) As per TOR one monitoring station (A2 - PWD road near Barag Village) was made available

nearby 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-

dominant downwind direction.

7) The free silica in PM10 is less than 1% .

18 Air quality modeling should be carried

out for prediction of impact of the

project on the air quality of the area.

It should also take into account the

impact of movement of vehicles for

transportation of mineral. The details

of the model used and input

parameters used for modeling should

be provided. The air quality contours

may be shown on a location map clearly

indicating the location of the site,

location of sensitive receptors, if any

and the habitation. The wind roses

showing pre-dominant wind direction

may also be indicated on the map.

1. Air quality modeling has been carried out using US EPA ISCST3 - Industrial Source Complex

Short Term Model (Version 02035) for pit source

to predict the impact of project on air quality. Air

quality modeling Covered in Chapter IV , para

4.2.0 of EIA report.

2. Details of Model used & input parameters used for pit source modeling and for Line Source

modeling are given in Chapter IV.

3. Air quality contours are shown in location map indicating location of the site and nearby

habitation (Village). However, no sensitive

receptors (areas) were identified. It is concluded

from the map that there is negligible impact on

air quality of the area due to project.

4. The traffic density survey has been carried out and details are incorporated in chapter III ,para

3.7.7 .

5. The wind rose diagrams showing pre-dominant wind direction are given Figure 2 of chapter III.

19 The water requirement for the project,

its availability and source to be furnished.

A detailed water balance should also be

provided. Fresh water requirement for

the project should be indicated.

Details of Water requirement of the project, its

availability, and source are covered in Chapter II.

There are:

Topic Avg. Water

Consumption (KLD)

Drinking

purpose

8-10

Dust

suppression

15

Green Belt 5

Total 30

The source of water is natural streams .bawadis etc

in and around core zone.

Detailed water balance diagram is shown in of

Chapter No II at Fig No 1.

20 Necessary clearance from the

Competent Authority for drawl of

requisite quantity of water for the

project should be provided.

The water table in this area is below 30-40m as per

water level study carried out by Ground water board

of H.P. Since the mining is proposed 15m below the

surface only no interference of water table during

mining is anticipated. In Figure No 6 chapter III a

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schematic diagram is given to show mining of

limestone is above water table.

21 Details of water conservation measures

proposed to be adopted in the project

should be given.

The details of water conservation measures are

included in chapter No IV.

22 Impact of the project on the water

quality both surface and groundwater

should be assessed and necessary

safeguard measures, if any required

should be provided.

No toxic substances are released both into the

atmosphere or water courses due to mining of

limestone. Water sampling of both surface water &

ground water was done and tested that water quality

is within the permissible limit. Water analysis Reports

are enclosed as annexure No XII.

Impacts & its mitigative measures are discussed in

chapter IV & para 4.4.1, 4.4.2 &4.4.3.

23 Based on actual monitored data, it may

clearly be shown whether working will

intersect groundwater. Necessary data

and documentation in this regard may

be provided. In case the working will

intersect groundwater table, a detailed

hydro geological study should be

undertaken and report furnished.

Necessary permission from Central

Ground Water Authority for working

below ground water and for pumping of

ground water should also be obtained and

copy furnished.

As per approved modified mining plan, the ground

water will not be encountered during mining as

water table exists of 30-40 m depth where as mining

will confine to only 15 m depth from surface.

Schematic representation is given in figure No 5 of

chapter III.

24 Details of any stream, seasonal or

otherwise, passing through lease area

and modification / diversion proposed,

if any and the impact of the same on

the hydrology should be brought out.

In the lease area during rainy season barwane ka

khalla (stream). Flows in a part of lease area in the

northern side besides some local flows. Other than

above, no natural stream occurs.

25 Details of rainwater harvesting

proposed, if any, in the project

should be provided.

Eigth check dams have already been constructed in

Barwane Ka khalla and other seasonal water drains

within M.L area as shown in development plans. Silt

deposited will be regularly cleared during the rainy

season.

26 Information on site elevation, working

depth, groundwater table etc. should be

provided both in AMSL and bgl. A

schematic diagram may also be provided

for the same.

A schematic diagram on site elevation showing

working depth, groundwater table etc. is made

available in chapter III.

27 Quantity of solid waste generation to be

estimated and details for its disposal and

management should be provided. The

quantity, volumes and methodology

planned for removal and utilisation

(preferably concurrently) of top soil

Quantity of Solid waste:

Year OB (m3)

2012 13 6157

2013 - 14 9117

2014 15 10471

2015 - 16 11111

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should be indicated. Details of

backfilling proposed, if any, should also

be given. It may be clearly indicated

that out of the total waste generated

during the mine life, how much quantity

would be backfilled and how much

quantity would be disposed off in the

form of external dump (number of

dumps, their height, terraces etc. to be

brought out).

2016 17 11111

Total 47967

Details about disposal and management of solid

waste are provided in conceptual mining plan in

chapter II (para 2.12).

In the mining area no significant top soil is present

details are given in chapter No III.

Details of backfilling are provided in chapter II &

Table2.9 & 2.10

28 The reclamation plan, post

mine land use and progressive

greenbelt development plan shall be

prepared in tabular form (prescribed

format) and submitted.

Schedule of land use and reclamation during lease

period is given in chapter No IV & table 4.9.

29 Impact on local transport infrastructure

due to the project should be indicated.

Projected increase in truck traffic as a

result of the project in the present

road network (including those outside

the project area) should be worked

out, indicating whether it is capable of

handling the increased load.

Arrangement for improving the

infrastructure, if contemplated (including

action to be taken by other agencies

such as State Government) should be

covered.

During the mining operation the mine out (raw

limestone) material will be transported by road and

this will increase the existing traffic. About 263 PCU

will be added to the existing traffic in the area , daily.

The existing network of roads would able to absorb

additional PCU. However regular maintenance of

roads is done.

Details regarding impact of traffic are discussed in

chapter III, Table 3.6.

30 Details of the infrastructure facilities to

be provided for the mine workers should

be included in the EIA report

Local workers available in surrounding will be

employed for mining, hence there is no need to

providing housing facilities. Other facilities like mine

office, rest shelter, and blasting Shelter will be

constructed at the mine site as given in chapter II (

para No 2.18.0)

31 Conceptual post mining land use and

Reclamation and Rehabilitation of mined

out area (with plans and with adequate

number of sections) should be given in

the EIA report.

Conceptual post mine land use is discussed in

Chapter IV & Table 4.9 .

32 Phase-wise plan of greenbelt

development, plantation and

compensatory afforestation should be

charted clearly indicating the area to be

covered under plantation and the

species to be planted. The details of

plantation already done should be given.

Phase-wise green belt development/ Programme of

Afforestation is discussed in chapter IV & table 4.11

& 4.12.

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33 Occupational health impact of project

should be anticipated and preventive

measures initiated. Details in this regard

should be provided. Details of pre-

placement medical examination and

periodical medical examination schedules

should be incorporated in the EMP.

In view of the mining the workers shall be trained to

do their jobs in safe manner .Protective equipments.

would be provided. Regular health checks shall be

conducted.

The details of Occupational health aspects related to

various activities and preventive and mitigative

measures proposed are given in chapter No IV &

Table 4.14

34 Public health implication of the project

and related activities for the population

in the impact zone should be

systematically evaluated and the

proposed remedial measures should be

detailed along with budgetary allocation.

No habitation is found in the core zone. However

studies had been carried out for health impact in the

buffer zone. The impacts found are within the

permissible limit. However periodic checkup camps

are proposed in the annual programmes.

35 Measures of socio economic significance

and influence to the local community

proposed to be provided by project

proponent should be indicated. As far

as possible, quantitative dimensions

may be given with time frame for

implementation.

All the parameters have been studied and discussed

in chapter IV. & para No 4.8.0 to 4.8.4

36 Detailed environmental management

plan to mitigate the environmental

impacts

which, should inter-alia also include the

impact due to change of land use, due

to loss of agricultural land and grazing

land, if any, occupational health impacts

besides other impacts of the projects.

Details discussed in Chapter X.

37 Public hearing points raised and

commitment f the project proponent

on the same along with time bound

action plan to implement the same

should be provided and also incorporated

in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.

Public hearing yet to be conducted. So it will be

incorporated after conducting public hearing.

38 Details of litigation pending against the

project, if any, with direction /order

passed by any Court of Law against the

project should be given.

Since MoEF gave violation, it is under after filing the

litigation project proponent informed MoEF which

has accordingly released TOR for project.

39 The cost of the project (capital cost

and recurring cost) as well as the cost

towards implementation of EMP should

clearly be spelt out.

Discussed in Chapter IX.

GENERAL POINTS

a) A note confirming compliance of the TOR,

with cross referencing of the relevant

sections / pages of the EIA report should

Agreed.

viii

be provided.

B) All documents may be properly

referenced with index and continuous

page numbering.

Complied.

c) Where data are presented in the report

especially in tables, the period in which

the data were collected and the sources

should be indicated.

Complied.

d) Where the documents provided are in a

language other than English, an

English translation should be provided.

Complied.

e)

The Questionnaire for environmental

appraisal of mining projects as

prescribed by the Ministry shall also be

filled and submitted.

Will be submitted alongwith the final EIA/EMP for

appraisal by MoEF.

f) Approved mine plan along with copy of

the approval letter for the proposed

capacity should also be submitted.

would be submitted

g) While preparing the EIA report, the

instructions for the proponents and

instructions for the consultants

issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-

11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 4th

August, 2009, which are available on the

website of this Ministry should also be

followed.

being followed

h) Changes, if any made in the basic

scope and project parameters (as

submitted in Form-I and the F.R for

securing the TOR) should be brought to

the attention of MoEF with reasons for

such changes and permission should be

sought, as the TOR may also have to

be altered. Post Public Hearing changes

in structure and content of the draft

EIA/EMP (other than modifications

arising out of the P.H. process) will

entail conducting the PH again with the

revised documentation.

Are given in EIA report.

7 The EIA report should also include (i)

surface plan of the area indicating

contours of main topographic features,

drainage and mining area, (ii) geological

maps and sections and (iii) sections of

the mine pit and external dumps, if

Agreed.

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any, clearly showing the land features of

the adjoining area.

8 After preparing the draft EIA ( as per the

generic structure prescribed in appendix

III of the EIA Notification ,2006) covering

the above mentioned issues, the

proponent will get the public hearing

conducted and take further necessary

action for obtaining environment

clearance in accordance with the

procedure prescribed under the EIA

Notification ,2006

Complied.

Environmental Impact Assessment

&

Environmental Management Plan

For

Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine (*EXECUTIVE SUMMARY*)

Area 32.57 Ha (Non Forest), Village - Mauza Mandoli, Tehsil - Renukaji At Sangrah,

District - Sirmour, State - Himachal Pradesh, India.

khasra nos. 1353,1354/2/2 and 1354/2/3 & other ,Topo sheet No. 53 F/6 ,

Latitude 304126.35 to 304142.56 & Longitude 772744.88 to 772818.29

Purpose: - Environment Clearance for Production of 2,50,000 MT/Year of Limestone

DECEMBER, 2013 Prepared by :- K.P. Agrawal & Team of Experts

WOLKEM CONSULTANCY SERVICES

(A Division Of Wolkem India LTD.)

Accredited BY QCI NABET for Mining of mineral

(Open cast & Underground ) category A , Sr. in the

QCI/NABET list 164 as on 5th

December ,2013

NABL:- Wolkem India Limited, Certificate No T 2016

Issue date 06/06/2013 & Valid until 05/06/2015

E- 101, Madri Industrial Area, Udaipur ,

Pin No. 313003 ,Rajasthan

Phone No. 294-6452067, FAX : 294-2491826

E-mail:- [email protected]

Mobile No. 09829100193

Lessee :

Sh. Vinender Kumar Walia

Village & Post Dadahu, Tehsil-

Sangrah, Distt. Sirmour , Pin

Code- 173025, Himachal Pradesh

Email [email protected]

Phone No. 01702223995

Mobile No. 09418016223


CONTENTS

S. No Item PAGE No.

1.0.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1.0 Project Description x

1.2.0 Topography & Drainage x

1.3.0 Local Geology x

1.4.0 Mineral Reserves x-xi

1.5.0 Mineral Beneficiation xi

1.6.0 Present method of working xii

1.7.0 Stacking of Mineral Rejects and Disposal of waste xii

1.8.0 Extent of Mechanization xii-xiii

1.9.0 Utilities & Proposed Site Facilities xiii

2.1.0 Description of Environment xiv

2.1.1 Study area at a glance xiv-xv

2.1.2 Meteorology xv

2.1.3 Ambient air quality xv-xvi

2.1.4 Water environment xvi-xvii

2.1.5 Noise xvii

2.1.6 Traffic Density xvii

2.1.7 Land use Pattern xvii-xviii

2.1.8 Soil xviii

2.1.9 Flora and Fauna xix

2.1.10 Population of the Study Area xix

3.1.0 Anticipated Environmental impacts & mitigative measures xix

3.1.1 Ambient Air xix-xx

3.1.2 Impact on Water Environment xx

3.1.3 Noise levels xx-xxi

3.1.4 Flora and Fauna Mitigation measures xxi

3.1.5 Land xxi

3.1.6 Socio-Economic Status xxi

4.1.0 Environmental Monitoring Program xxii

5.1.0 Additional Studies xxiii

5.1.1 Social impact assessment and R & R action plans xxiii

6.1.0 Project Benefits xxiii

7.1.0 Environmental Management Plan xxiii-xiv

WCS : Executive Summary

Applicant : Sh. Vinender Kumar Walia x Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1.0 Project Description This report is prepared for obtaining Environment Clearance of Bhootmarhi Limestone mine project

for a production of 2,50,000 MT/ Year of Limestone confined to 32.57 hect (386 Bigha 07 Biswa, Non

Forest), M.L area, situated near Mauza Mandoli, Tehsil Renukaji at Sangrah, District Sirmour,

Himachal Pradesh. Mine lease area o f 32.57 ha consist of 23.185 ha Gair mumkin land and balance

9.385 ha is shamlat land. No forestland is involved in the project. The applied area falls in Survey

of India Toposheet No. 53 F/6 between Latitude 304126.35 to 304142.56 and Longitude

772744.88 to 772818.29. It is at about 26.00 km away from Sangarh the nearest town. The lease

area is approachable by state highway on Nahan Dadahu (Renukaji) Sangarh route. The area is

connected with a good network of roads with regular public transport services.

Total Capital cost for mining & environment Rs. 140 lakhs .The environment cost for environmental

and occupational health activities - Rs. 14 lakhs / Year & village development programme is Rs 8.00

Lakhs /Year.

1.2.0 Topography & Drainage

The area exhibits the steep topography with highest altitude 1638 mRL on the top of the hill near

south west corner. The southern boundary of ML area (C, D survey points) is striking east west and

steeply sloping from 45 to 500 from south to north and east to west in a radial fashion. In the central

part of the area, the elevations varies between 1531 to 1561 mRL. The south west part of the ML is

sloping from 1531 to 1381mRL. Northern part of the boundary from pillar A to E is also striking east

west, the lowest altitude is recorded near pillar A (1260.72m) which is extreme north east corner of

the ML.

The area is drained by the seasonal water channels flowing from top of the hill down to the slope

north and towards south east. These seasonal water drains join the Barwane Ka khala flowing from

west to east. A part of this seasonal nalla is flowing within the ML area towards north of the mining

lease. The Barwane Ka khala joins Jagar Ka khala just outside the lease area which ultimately meets

the perennial giri river flowing at a distance of 8 km from M.L area.

1.3.0 Local Geology

The area represents occurrence of limestone, dolomitic limestone and sporadic shale which strike

East -West with steep dips of 60 to 700 towards north. The rock formations of the area belong to the

Sirmour structure belt.

1.4.0 Reserves

The limestone and dolomitic limestone reserves quality wise are given with UNFC classification of

reserves in tables 1.4 a & b.


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Tables 1.4 (a) Grade wise distribution of mineral reserves

UNFC Paper

Industries

(15%)

Chemical & sugar

Industries (20%)

Steel & Lime

Industries

(60%)

Glass & soap

industries

(5%)

Total

Limestone

95-98% CaCo3 90-93% CaCo3 80-85% CaCo3 18-23% MgO

111 543572 724763 2174288 181191 3623814

221 972032 1296043 3888130 324011 6480216

222 280095 373459 1120378 93365 1867297

333 280087 373450 1120349 93362 1867248

Dolomitic limestone zone mineral reserves

UNFC Glass & soap industries

(85%)

Steel & Lime Industries (15%) Total dolomitic

limestone

18-23% MgO Upto 9% MgO

121 426329 75234 501563

221 10131947 1787991 11919938

323 363079883 64072920 427152803

Tables 1.4 (b) Quantitative Estimation of Reserves

Classification Code Limestone Dolomitic limestone

Total Mineral Resources (A + B)

A. Mineral Reserve

1. Proved Mineral Reserve 111 3623814 0

2. Probable Mineral Reserve 121 0 501563

2. Possible Mineral Reserve 122 0 0

Sub total (A) 3623814 501563

B. Remaining Resources

1. Feasibility Mineral Resource 211 0 0

2. Pre feasibility Mineral Resource 221 6480216 11919938

3. Pre feasibility Mineral Resource 222 1867297 0

4. Measured Mineral Resource 331 0 0

5. Indicated Mineral Resource 332 0 0

6. Inferred Mineral Resource 333 1867248 427152803

7.Reconnaissance Mineral

Resource

334 0 0

Sub total (B) 10214761 439072741

Total (A+B) 13838575 439574304

1.5.0 Mineral Beneficiation

Sorting, sizing, dressing etc will be carried out manually. On physical examination (on the basis of

whiteness), different grade of limestone shall be stacked on the benches & loaded on to the

trucks/dumpers for dispatch to the customers. The mineral for which additional control is required

would be transported to crushing plant situated outside the ML.


Applicant : Sh. Vinender Kumar Walia xii Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine

1.6.0 Present method of working

During the past mining plan period limestone mining was carried out in two pits A & B (earlier pit No.

1,2,3,4,5,6) along the hill slopes and strike of the deposit which is East -West. The approach road was

made within the shale from bottom of the hill and all benches were connected so as to reach the top

of the working. The average gradient of road is 1 in 6 to 1 in 8 and efforts have been made to connect

the benches by ramps but due to steep topography at places the bench and ramp one and same.

Bench height varied from 8m to 15 and width varying 6-20 m due to steep topography. The mine was

being worked by mechanized method using JCB excavator with 2 dumpers of 8 tonne capacity.

Proposed method of Mining

Presently looking to the width of the limestone deposit pit A only will be developed. According to the

occurrence of mineral and topography of the land it is proposed to develop pit-A in east west

direction by forming benches of 10m ht and 10 m width with slope of 700 . The benches are

proposed to be connected by road and ramps of 1 in 10 gradient. Because of topography it may not

be possible to maintain the slope of 1 in 10 at all the places. For maintaining road and ramps proper

cutting and filling will also be done by making a support wall so that safety can be ensured. The

overall pit slope and ultimate pit slope would be 30 to 45 degree, respectively. The drilling would be

done using jack hammer drills.

The mining will be by open cast mechanized method using wagon drill for blast holes and excavator &

rock breaker. The dumpers of 8-10 tonne capacity are proposed to be used. Mineral will be manually

sized to 8 boulders. Sorted mineral / graded mineral will be loaded in to the dumpers / trucks for

transportation to the crusher plant situated at village nerabag depending upon specific requirement

of the costumer. The inter burden waste comprising of shale will be loaded in to the dumpers by

excavator and transported to the dumping site within the ML area.

It is to be highlighted that the current mining plan was prepared during 2011-12 and approved by

IBM on dated 07.09.2012. The year wise projections of five year period (2012-17) was done for

production of mineral ,waste ,reclamation and all other in puts & out puts. As EC was not available,

no physical activity commenced .Hence as and when mining commences the first year projection

would be same as that of planned 2012-13 period and subsequent period would be accordingly

shifted.

1.7.0 Stacking of Mineral Rejects and Disposal of waste

There is no top soil generation. The shale with in dolomitic, limestone is occurring as inter burden

waste. Total generation of waste rock in five year (2012-17) is proposed to be 47967 m3 only.

1.8.0 Extent of Mechanization

Activities

Removal of top soil , if any By manual labour / excavator

Drilling By wagon drill / jack hammer

Blasting High explosive / ANFO

Excavation and removal of OB By excavator

Excavation of mineral limestone By excavator

Breaking of mineral limestone in 8 size By rock breaker / manual labour


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Sorting & grading of mineral limestone By manual labour

Transportation of mineral from pit head to plant By dumpers / trucks

Loading of waste on to the dumper By excavator

Unloading of waste at dumping site By dumper

1.9.0 Utilities & Proposed Site Facilities -

Utilities: No water supply system exists in the area. Drinking water and water for other purpose is

brought from natural streams, Bawadi, outside lease area. Drinking water is stored in clean covered

earthen pots and kept near working faces.

Peak Water Requirement

Purpose Peak demand

Drinking 8-10 m3/day

Dust Suppression 15 m3/day

Plantation 5 m3/day

Electricity: The mine is being worked in one shift (i.e. general shift) only, so no lighting arrangement is

required & will be required. Presently required. However, in future if need arises diesel generator

would be used.

Explosives - Mining will be carried out by drilling/ blasting therefore use of explosives is proposed.

Ammonium Nitrate and fuel oil explosives shed will be provided at mine and license will be obtained.

Man power: List of manpower existing & proposed is given below:-

Head Existing Proposed

Managerial / supervisory staff 4 8

Skilled 9 14

Semi- skilled 19 115

Unskilled 3 50

Total 35 187

Proposed Site Facilities:

1. Mine Office & First aid station 2. Tool Store 3. Drinking water facility 4. Security office 5. Rest shelter 6. Workshop 7. Vocational training Centre 8. Chokidar hut 9. Blasting shelter


Applicant : Sh. Vinender Kumar Walia xiv Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine

2.1.0 Description of Environment

2.1.1 Study area at a glance

General Particulars

Study area (10 km radius) 314 sq. km.

Village, Tehsil, District , State Mauza Mandoli, Renukaji at Sangrah , Sirmour, H.P

Latitude (N) 304126.35 and 304142.56

Longitude (E) 772744.88 to 772818.29

Survey of India Toposheet No &

khasra nos

53F/6 & 1353, 1354/2/2 & 1354/2/3 & other

Elevation Max elevation 1638 mRL & Min. elevation 1260 mRL

Seismic Zone IV Zone

Demography as per census of 2001 year

Total Population 25783

Total Male 13084

Total Female 12699

Total Literate 13199

Male Litertate 7834

Female Literate 5375

Total Household 4219

Climatology

Max Temperature 30

Min Temperature -2

Relative Humidity 80%

Total Rainfall 1660 mm average rainfall

Other details

Areas Name Aerial distance from (in km)

Core Zone Buffer Zone

National Park/ Sanctuary Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary Nil 8.75 km

Biosphere Reserve /Tiger

Reserve/Elephant/any other

Reserve

NIL

NIL

NIL

Forest (RF / PF / unclassified) Forest Non forest

area

S. No Name & Type

of the forest

Distance

in Km.

1. Renuka RF 8.75

2. Ungar RF 7.5

3. Dada RF 2.8

4. Lajuwah RF 5.0

5. Ghaton RF 3.3

6. Charag RF 4.5

7. Chonala RF 7.0

8. Khatna RF 8.0

9. Rupha RF 7.5

10. Arat RF 6.0

11. Ghatlog RF 6.5

12. Gairari RF 6.0

13 Gahal RF 7.5


Applicant : Sh. Vinender Kumar Walia xv Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine

2.1.2 Meteorology

The meteorological station was installed on top of the site office of sangrah mine. The sampling

frequency maintained was hourly for all parameters except cloud cover for which data was collected

at three hourly interval for a period of 3 Months from 1.04.2012 to 30.06.2012 (Pre monsoon). On

the basis of meteorological data wind rose diagram were plotted which shows that predominant wind

direction is NNW to SE.

2.1.3 Ambient air quality (Comparison of Air Monitoring Results)

Parameter

s

A1

ML

area

A2

PWD

road

near

barag

village

A3

Sangra

h lease

area

A4

Kundwa

ri

Village

A5

Sanghar

a

Renuka

Ji PWD

road

A6

Renuka

sanctuar

y

boundar

y

A7

Kaith

Villag

e

A8

Koriyan

a

Village

A9

sangra

h

Villag

e

NAAQS*

Ind. &

Mixed

use

Res. &

Rural

use

PM10 Concentration

Maximum 69.69 72.22 70.26 71.08 70.16 72.54 69.19 68.89 71.18 100 100

Minimum 41.51 41.14 40.07 36.09 40.23 39.41 40.68 41.08 40.68

98% tile 69.30 71.55 69.71 69.73 69.81 72.48 68.73 68.55 71.12

SPM Concentration

Maximum 419.9

3 417.88 418.68 413.54 436.80 416.12

417.9

0 400.46

414.4

0

500 500

Minimum 293.8

3 302.23 256.60 302.31 310.88 300.38

310.3

7 318.91

316.6

3

Habitat for migratory birds NIL NIL NIL

Corridor for animals of

schedule I & II of the Wildlife

(Protection) Act, 1972

NIL NIL NIL

Archaeological sites

* Notified

* Others

NIL NIL NIL

Defense Installation NIL NIL NIL

Industries / Thermal Power

Plants

NIL NIL NIL

Mining area Bhootmarhi

limestone

area consist

of non

forest

Shamlati

land (9.385

ha) & Govt

waste land

(23.185 ha)

Within 10 km radius of buffer

zone A few small mining areas

are in operation.

Water bodies

Barwane ka Khala (seasonal)

Flowing in

part of M.L

area

Giri River NIL 8 Km from core zone

Environmental polluted Critical

areas

NIL NIL NIL


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98% tile 415.0 417.62 408.45 413.05 432.68 414.34 410.56 398.88 412.68

SO2 Concentration

Maximum 12.26 11.72 12.53 12.27 12.45 12.44 12.78 12.20 11.73 80 80

Minimum 6.55 6.23 6.81 7.00 6.39 7.20 6.31 6.34 6.63

98% tile 11.98 11.65 12.41 11.92 12.00 12.02 12.25 12.15 11.62

NOx Concentration

Maximum 15.71 16.00 16.01 16.01 18.54 16.10 15.50 19.27 16.05 80 80

Minimum 10.18 10.62 9.29 10.24 9.74 11.18 9.27 9.92 10.19

98% tile 15.52 15.97 15.46 15.88 17.93 15.92 15.44 18.26 15.88

2.1.4 Water environment

Water monitoring studies were carried out during summer season of year 2012-13. The area is

drained by the seasonal nalla Barwane ka khala which flows on North side of the M.L area which

drain part of M.L area towards East & ultimately joins Jogar Ka Khala outside the M.L area which is

the contributory channel for giri river flowing 8 km away from core zone. The water requirement of

the project,therefore, is met from natural streams ,Bawadi & khallas.

Ground water

The water table in this area is below 30-40m .Since the mining is proposed only 15m below the

surface, therefore no interference of water table during mining is anticipated. In Figure No 6 a

schematic diagram is given to show mining of limestone above water table.

Schematic representation of site elevation, working depth & Ground Water

Surface water

Seasonal water bodies flowing in the study area are Barwane ka khala & Jogar ka khala which

ultimately joins the perennial Giri river. The samples were collected from seven locations and

analyzed in NABL Lab of Wolkem India limited.

1220.0 mRL (40 m Pre-monsoon)

1230.0 mRL (30 m Post-monsoon) WATER TABLE

1250.0 mRL

ULTIMATE

DEPTH

1260.0 mRL (Lowest elevation) GROUND LEVEL

Proposed working will not intersect Ground water table.

PRESENT DEPTH 1265.0 mRL

1638.0 mRL (Highest elevation)


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Observation

pH for surface water sample is within the permissible limit.

Turbidity in surface water sample is within the limit.

TDS is found to be below the permissible limits except at the downstream of Jogar & Barwane ka Khala.

Total hardness is found below the permissible limit except downstream of Jogar & Barwane ka khala, Jogar ka khala upstream, Renuka lake.

Calcium is found below the permissible limit except Downstream of jogar & Barwane ka khala, Jogar ka khala upstream.

Magnesium is found below the limit except Downstream of jogar & Barwane ka khala, Jogar ka khala upstream, Renuka lake.

Chlorides are below the permissible limit in all locations.

Mineral oil, Chromium and Copper are absent in all samples.

Fluorides are found to be well below the desirable limit in all locations.

Sulphate is found below the limit except Downstream of jogar & Barwane ka khala, Jogar ka khala upstream, Jogar ka khala upstream, Jarag ka khala.

2.1.5 Noise:- It has been observed that the noise level at all locations found to be well below the

specified limits.

S.N

O

LOCATIONS ENVIRONME

NTAL

SETTINGS

AVERAGE DAY

NOISE LEVEL

(DBA)

AVERAGE

NIGHT

NOISE

LEVEL

(DBA)

DAY TIME 6.00

AM TO 10.00

PM )

STANDARDS

( LEQ IN DBA)

NIGHT TIME

10.00 PM TO

6.00AM )

STANDARDS (LEQ IN

DBA)

Ldn

N1 Core zone

(Bhootmari M.L )

CORE 53.5 45.0 75 70 54.141

N2 PWD road near Barag

Village

BUFFER 51.2 44.2 55 45 52.577

N3 Sanghara lease area BUFFER 54.3 45.0 55 45 54.576

N4 Kundwari Village BUFFER 51.1 44.2 55 45 52.505

N5 Sanghara to Renuka Ji

PWD road

BUFFER 53.3 44.0 55 45 53.559

N6 Renuka sanctuary

boundary

BUFFER 51.0 43.9 55 45 52.301

N7 Kaith Village BUFFER 51.5 44.4 55 45 52.812

N8 Koriyana Village BUFFER 50.5 44.0 55 45 52.158

N9 Sangrah Village BUFFER 51.3 44.6 55 45 52.845

2.1.6 Traffic Density Traffic density measurements were performed at one location (T1) near village

Madoli, (S.H. Nahan-Dadua-Sangrah-Haripurdhar), The monitoring was carried out in June, 2012. The

present level of traffic has been converted to Passenger Car Units (PCU) at all the locations as per the

conversion factors stipulated by Indian Road Congress (IRC). About 263 PCU will be added to the

existing traffic in the area, daily.

2.1.7 Land use Pattern The total M.L area comprises of 32.57 ha of which 23.185 ha is gair mumkin

non forest land and balance 9.385 ha is shamlati land.


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Land use of Study Area

S. No. Category Area (in ha) % Area cover

1 Reserve forest 5187.68 16.51

2 Open jungle 587.02 1.87

3 Agriculture land 10821.19 34.44

4 Govt. waste land 14581.79 46.42

5 Water Bodies 238.24 0.76

TOTAL 31415.92 100%

Land use of core zone

S. No. Type of land use Present

land use

At the end of

5th year

At the end of

lease period

1 Area of excavation 5.6 8.22 9.80

2 Storage for top soil 0 0 0

3 Waste dump 1.26 1.86 1.99

4 Mineral/sub grade storage 0 0 0

5 Infrastructure (workshop,

administrative building etc.)

0.01 0.155 0.155

6 Roads 0.8240 1.564 1.86

7 Railways 0 0 0

8 Green belt 0.48 1.54 1.94

9 Tailing pond 0 0 0

10 Effluent treatment plant 0 0 0

11 Mineral separation plant 0 0 0

12 Township area 0 0 0

13 Others (to be specified) safety zone 0 0 0

Total 8.174 13.339 15.745

14 Area which will remain untouched 24.396 19.231 16.825

Total 32.57 32.57 32.57

Out side ML :

S. No. Type of land use Present

land use

At the end of

5th year

At the end of

lease period

1 Outside ML 0.423 ha 0.403 2.663

2.1.8 Soil

The Soil sampling & analytical studies were carried out during summer season of year 2012-

13.The soil cover in the high attitudes is very thin because of rocky nature of area. During rain due to

erosion of rocks , fine particles are brought down which settles on slopes, valley and depressions in

low lying areas. The soil cover in low-lying areas enables the local inhabitants in agricultural

activities. The soil cover of 0.1 to 0.2m thickness is observed at places, on the top of the hill in samlati

land area. Soil samples were collected from six different locations namely; Top soil Bhootmarhi, Over

burden Bhootmarhi, Rajana Village, Barag village, Borli Village & Nerabag Village. In all soil samples it

is found that all the parameters are well below the permissible limit.


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2.1.9 Flora and Fauna

Renukaji Wild life Sanctuary is located outside M.L area at 8.75 km distance (Crow fly) from lease

boundary and 18 kms by road.

Programme of afforestation in core zone

Year wise plantation Area of

plantation

No. of

plants

No. of

species

% survival

expected

1st

Year (2012-13) 0.5 500 10 70%

2nd

Year (2013-14) 0.5 500 10 70%

3rd

Year (2014-15) 0.46 460 10 70%

4th

Year (2015-16) 0 0 0 70%

5th

Year (2016-17) 0 0 0 70%

Grand Total 1.46 1460 10 70%

Conservation and management plan, Management Level Approach, Awareness programme, Funds for

flora and fauna management plan, evaluation & monitoring, monitoring arrangement of flora and

fauna in detail are described in wild life conservation plan attached with EIA & EMP report at

(Annexure No X-D)

2.1.10 Population of the Study Area

According to the Census Book 2001 as well as site study, the statistics regarding the number of

dwelling units of villages in the study core zone is Nil. However 60 villages in buffer zone with 4219

households are indicated. On this basis, the population of the study area is estimated to be 25,783 in

the study area, i.e. within 10 km from periphery from Mine Lease area.

3.1.0 Anticipated Environmental impacts & mitigative measures

3.1.1 Ambient Air

Ambient air quality measured in the core & buffer zone is reflection of mining activities not due to

Bhootmarhi limestone mine alone but also due to the activities of the buffer zone, traffic on the road

passing through the ML and other activities in the adjacent villages. However, the mining activities

are not going to cause any adverse impact since the incremental increase and predicted PM10 at the

nearby villages are within the norms of the residential area.

Control measures:

(i) Wet drilling is proposed to reduce the dust generated from it. (ii) Water sprinkling will be done on haul roads, waste dumps so that generation dust will be

reduced /early settled down.

(iii) The breaking of minerals will be done manually and since the mineral is also moist practically there will be negligible dust generation.

(iv) Transportation of mineral will be done on Tarred road and trucks will be covered by tarpaulin which will reduce air pollution.

(v) Regular maintenance of machinery and vehicle will be done to check the excess emissions. A system of regular overhauling of dumper & excavators, after specified hours of working shall be

evolved and observed to avoid generation of obnoxious fumes.

(vi) Greenbelt with tall trees are planted. It will absorb the particulates and reduce the concentration of SO2, NOx.


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(vii) Plantation in safety Zone will also protect the soil from wind erosions. (viii) Cultivation of grasses on dumps will reduce wind erosion. (ix) Personnel protective equipments will be provided even to the women workers also who are

facing dust during loading & unloading of minerals

3.1.2 Impact on Water Environment (Surface water Flow)

During rains it is expected that erosion would take place in mining pits,waste dumps , top soil, mineral stacks etc resulting in generation of silt which would be carried away by the surface water

sources like Barwane ka Khala , Giri River etc. The silt is accumulated over a period on the nalla &

river beds. However there will be no such major impact as the Limestone does not contain any

toxic substance which can directly harm to the Biotic or Abiotic components of the environment.

Although the water will pass through lithlogical units, waste dump etc yet its quality is not likely to deteriorate.

Ground water flow

Since, water table is 30 m deep below the lowest working mRL & mining will be carried out much above the water table, no impact on ground water on account of mining is anticipated

Mitigation measures

Garland drains around open cast mining pits as well as the external dump are necessary so that the rainwater falling outside the edge limit of the working areas should not be allowed to enter into

the pit workings. Garland drains would therefore be used for diverting the water.

Eight check dams have already been constructed in Barwane Ka khalla and other seasonal water drains area within M.L area. Silt deposited will be regularly cleared during the rainy season and

thereafter.

The slopes of the waste dump will be stabilized by afforestation of grasses so that erosion of over burden is controlled.

Vertical water drains on the dump slopes are designed in such a way that the water falling on the dumps flows down to another terrace and ultimately flow towards the settling tank.

Efforts would be made to consolidate loose dumps so that no formation of gullies takes place due to rain water.

At the toe of the dump retaining walls will be provided and afforestation will be done on the slopes of the dump so that erosion will be minimized

3.1.3 Noise levels

Grounds of Impact

Use of equipments and vehicles during the Operations.

Jack hammer and compressor will generate noise during drilling. Jack hammer & wagon drill operators will also be subjected to vibration.

Blasting will lead to the generation of noise and Vibrations. There is no building likely to be effected by ground vibration generated due to blasting. Use of explosive at a time will also be less

and therefore vibration generated due to blasting will be minimum.

Movement of vehicles at the time of transportation will generate noise. The operations of machineries will be subjected to vibration


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Mitigative Measures

We are proposing plantation on both sides of road passing from mining lease area which will provide noise barriers for point sources and line sources.

Rock breaker is also proposed to reduce frequency of blasting.

Cabins in machines & isolation of equipments.

Periodical monitoring of noise level will be done quarterly at the stations identified. Medical examination of workers for audiometery will be done. General health check up will be done for the

operators of the machineries so that any impact due to vibrations of the machineries plant etc can

be observed & corrected accordingly.

Use of PPE like ear muffs etc. by workers on duty will be ensured.

Proper and timely maintenance of machines excavator, transport vehicle will help to check and reduce sound nuisance as much as possible.

Controlled blasting techniques will be used. Blasting will be carried out once in a day time, for a small duration. Muffling will be adopted to reduce the impacts of blasting.

Proper mitigations will be taken to avoid wild animals, coming near the mining activities.

3.1.4 Flora and Fauna Mitigation measures

There will be no impact on biodiversity, wildlife habitat, migratory corridors, migratory avi-fauna, rare and endangered species, medicinal plants etc due to mining activities since there is no forest

present in the core zone.

The plant species proposed for greenbelt development along PWD road and patches and van panchayat will include local species, fruit plants, forestry plants suitable for fuel wood timber and

grasses.

As per the records of forest department the wild life in the area will get suitable food chain due to plantation and implementation of wild life conservation plan.

Wild life conservation plan has also been provided at a capital cost of Rs 3.00 lac and annual revenue cost of Rs. 3.70 lac .

3.1.5 Land

Land area is likely to be degraded due to quarrying / pitting, dumping, roads, workshop, processing

plant, township etc. The breakup of the land to be used due to mining & allied activities at the end of

5th

year and during the current lease period (2025) is given under para 2.1.7.

3.1.6 Socio-Economic Status

Socio-economic environment will have positive impact due to the mining project in the area.

The mining in the area will create rural employment. Social welfare programme like provision of medical facilities, water supply, recreational amenities

for the employees as well as for nearby villagers.

In the absence of inhabitants in core zone no effective plan of R & R is required .However the project proponent is already taking several steps for community development.

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4.1.0 Environmental Monitoring Program

To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme, regular monitoring of the

important environmental parameters will be taken up after approval of EIA. The schedule, duration

and parameters to be monitored are shown as under:

Monitoring

Sl. Description of parameters

1. Air Quality

a. In the vicinity of the mine (PM10, SPM, CO, SO

NOx) core and buffer zone.

2. Water Quality :

a. Water quality of surface water (suspended

solids in nallas & rivers will also be monitored

with other parameters).

Ground water quality (All parameters as per

GSR 422(E) dated 19.5.93 under Environment

Protection act. 1986 and Drinking water must

conform to Drinking water standard IS:

10500:1991

b Water flow pattern for sur

3. Ambient Noise Level

4. a) Inventory of flora (Tree plantation, survival etc.

b) Growth of faunal species in the area

5. Soil Quality

6. Socio-economic condition of local population,

physical survey

The Organizational structure proposed is given below:

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Environmental Monitoring Program



and parameters to be monitored are shown as under:

Monitoring schedule and parameters

Description of parameters Schedule & duration of monitoring

One sample 24 hourly.

1 sample per day, 2 days per week & 12

weeks per season and 3 seasons per year

except Monsoon season.

mine (PM10, SPM, CO, SO2,

) core and buffer zone.

Water quality of surface water (suspended

solids in nallas & rivers will also be monitored

Ground water quality (All parameters as per

GSR 422(E) dated 19.5.93 under Environment

Protection act. 1986 and Drinking water must

conform to Drinking water standard IS:

Once in a season for 4 seasons in a year.

Water flow pattern for surface water bodies. Four season every year.


4. a) Inventory of flora (Tree plantation, survival etc.

b) Growth of faunal species in the area

Once in 2 years in project monitoring

Once in two year on all reclaimed areas.

economic condition of local population, Once in two years.

The Organizational structure proposed is given below:


Bhootmarhi Limestone Mine



Schedule & duration of monitoring

One sample 24 hourly.

1 sample per day, 2 days per week & 12

weeks per season and 3 seasons per year

except Monsoon season.


Four season every year.


Once in 2 years in project monitoring area.

Once in two year on all reclaimed areas.


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5.1.0 Additional Studies

5.1.1 Social impact assessment and R & R action plans:

There is no inhabitation within the mining lease area. Hence neither village nor any inhabitant of the village will be disturbed during the entire life of the mine.

The mining and associated activities offer opportunities of employment to the people living in surroundings.

The increased employment opportunity would also add to the purchase power and ultimately culminate in improved living.

Although no inhabitants in core zone are living, yet the project proponent is already taking several steps for community development in the region.

6.1.0 Project Benefits

The mining of limestone of dolomite in the region would usher in setting up of downstream industries helping in both direct & indirect employment.

The mineral Limestone is used in paper, cement & other industries as raw material which would help in growth of such industries in the region and even outside.

The government will be benefited by way of levies and duties.

7.1.0 Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Impact assessment & management plan is presented in Table below:

S.

No

.

Environ-

mental

issues*

Impact Proposed

1 Air

pollution

Generation of dust and

noxious fumes during

drilling, blasting,

transportation of mineral,

operation of machineries

etc.

Wet drilling.

Water sprinkling on road once a day.

Maintenance of machine

Green belt surrounding mining faces (Safety zone).

Use of dust respirator. 2 Water pollution

Flow of water during rains

will carry silts with it.

Proper water drains on dumps, mining faces, road etc.

Construction of check dam 3 Water

conservati

on

Use of water in mining &

environmental work

Check dam Water harvesting

4 Noise

pollution

Operation of machineries,

drilling blasting and

transportation etc.

Proper maintenance of machineries

Use of delay detonators in blasting

Blasting in day time

Green belt generation

Plantation on dumps

Use of earmuffs by worker 5 Ground vibration

control

Due to blasting Proper blast design pattern

Angle hole drilling

Use of delay detonators


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6 Solid

waste/

Tailings

Over burden dumping

Municipal waste

Maintaining adequate moisture in O/B

Construction of proper water drains and water garlands on surface.

Construction of retaining walls.

Terracing

Afforestation

Back filling and reclamation done

Septic tank or soak pit is proposed

Proposal for reuse, recycle, refuse & reduce of wastes.

7 Land

degrada-

tion

Due to mining and use of

land in dumps and other

activities.

Proper benching / terracing and water drains

8 Erosion &

Sediment

Due to flow of water during

rains over loose

overburden and also

mining pits.

Construction of retaining walls

Terracing, proper drainage pattern, check dam in nalla silt removal during rains.

Construction of siltation tank

Afforestation over waste dumps.

9 Top soil Due to breaking of land.

Top soil will be stacked and utilized for

plantation.

10 Wildlife

conservati

on

Due to generation of noise

and blasting etc.

Controlled measures and plantation suitable for wildlife.

Mr. Vinender Kumar Walia S/o Late Shri Babu Ram

Village & Post Dadahu, Tehsil- Renukaji at Sangrah, Distt. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh,

Pin code - 173025

E-mail address [email protected]

Phone No. 01702223995

Mobile No. 09418016223

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