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Application For TOR in Form-I For
Environmental Clearance (EC) of
Jayant Expansion OCP
(Normative- 20 MTPA and Peak- 25 MTPA) (As per EIA Notification - 2006)
FORM - I
Appendix -I of EIA Notification - 2006 (See paragraph - 6)
See paragraph 7(ii) in case of Expansion project involving increase in either lease area or production capacity to be submitted to Expert Appraisal Committee to decide on due diligence necessary for scoping for finalization of TOR for appraisal towards grant of Environmental Clearance.
(I) Basic Information
S.No. Item Details
1. Name of the Project/s :
JAYANT EXPANSION OCP (Norm.-20.00 Mtpa and peak-25.00 Mtpa)
2. Serial No. in the schedule 1(a)- A
3. *Proposed capacity/ area/ length/tonnage to be handled/ command area/ lease area/ number of wells to be drilled
i. Proposed Capacity :
Existing approved production capacity
15.50 Mtpa
Proposed increase in production capacity
Normative.-20 Mtpa Peak-25.00 Mtpa
Total production capacity for which environmental clearance sought
25.00 Mtpa
ii. Mine lease Area: Existing mine lease area 2704 Ha Increase in mine lease area due to Expansion
473 Ha
Total Mine lease area for which environmental clearance sought
3177Ha.
4. New / Expansion /Modernization
Expansion
5. Existing capacity / Area etc. 15.50 Mtpa / 2704 Ha
6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’
‘A’
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7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, Please specify.
No
8. Does it attract the Specific condition? If yes, Please specify.
No
9. Location Jayant Opencast Project is located in south-central part of the Moher sub-basin of Singrauli Coalfield in the Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh and is bounded by Dudhichua and Nigahi projects on east and west respectively. Geographic co-ordinates are latitude 2409’50” & 24011’25” North and longitude 82038’25” & 82041’42” East. (Under Survey of India topo sheet No. 63L/12) Refer Plates No.-1, 1(A) and 1(B)
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Plot /survey / Khasra No. Survey topo sheet No. 63L/12 of GSI. Detail of Plot/ Khasra no. village wise is given in Annexure No.-II.
Village Garda
Tehsil Waidhan
District Singrauli
State Madhya Pradesh
10. Nearest Railway station/ Airport along with distance in km.
Shaktinagar Railway Station at a distance of 5 kms.
Nearest airport is Varanasi at a distance of 240 kms.
11. Nearest town , city, District Headquarter along with distance in km
Nearest Town-Waidhan, District Singrauli Hq- Waidhan (08 KM), M.P.
12. Village Panchyat, Zilla Parishad, Municipal corporation, local body (complete postal addresses with telephone no. to be given)
Municipal corporation : Nagar Palika Nigam , Waidhan P.O. : Waidhan Dist. : Singrauli , M.P. Mayor : Smt. Premvati Khairwar Phone no. :07805-233152
13. Name of the Applicant A.K. Choudhary, General Manager, Jayant Project
14. Registered Address Director (Tech/T/O), Northern Coalfields Ltd, P.O. -Singrauli, Distt-Singrauli, M.P.- 486 889 Phone-07805-266615 E-mail : [email protected]
15. .
Address for the correspondence :
Name A.K. Choudhary
Designation (Owner /Partner /CEO)
General Manager, Jayant Project,
Pin Code Pin - 486 890
E-mail [email protected]
Telephone No. Phone : 07805- 222744
Fax No. Fax : 07805- 222228
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16 Details of the Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet.
The Project is site specific as coal occurrence is site specific. The proposal is for expansion of existing Jayant Opencast Project.
17 Interlined Projects None
18 Whether separate application of interlined Project has been submitted
Not Applicable
19 If yes, date of submission Not Applicable
20 If No, reason Not Applicable
21 Whether the proposal involves approval /clearance under(details of the same :
(a) The Forest (Conservation)
Act, 1980
Yes, The total land required for the project is 3177Ha. This comprises of existing 1180 Ha of diverted forest land. No additional forest land required.
(b)The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Not applicable.
(c)The C.Z.R. Notification, 1991
Not Applicable
22 Whether there is any Government order/policy relevant//relating to site
No
23 Forest land involved (hectares)
1180 hectares
24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/ or land in which the project is proposed 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
None
(*Capacity corresponding to sectorial activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.)
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(I) 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.)
S.No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data (Source: Expansion Project Report/EIA-EMP/ NCL& Project Authority)
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)
Yes Total land involved is 3177 Ha & its break up is as follows : Pre-mining Land use : 1. Forest Land : 1180 Ha 2. Non Forest Land : 1997 Ha (Govt +Tenancy Land) Total : 3177 Ha This land will undergo progressive change during operation involving OB removal, coal extraction, progressive reclamation etc. The permanent change in land will be at the end of mine life. The broken land will be suitably reclaimed.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?
Yes Land Requirement
Sl No
Land Type Requirement of Land
20/25 Mtpa
1 Forest 1180
2 Non Forest 1997
Total 3177
Total land involved is 3177 Ha and its acquisition and clearance status is as follows :-
(A) Land acquisition status under CBA / MCR Act etc.
Type of land Required land(ha)
Acquired land (ha)
Forest land 1180 1180
Non Forest land 1997 1629
(Govt+Tenancy)
Total 3177 2809
(B) Clearance of existing land
Status of forest land clearance : (Refer Annexure no.-III) Total Forest land involved – 1180.00 Ha.
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1. Diversion of 100 ha forest land vide letter no. 8-158/90-FC dated 20.03.1992 & letter no. 8-67/2002-FC dated 12.08.2002.
2. Diversion of 68.29 ha forest land vide letter no. 8-158/90-FC dated 16.01.1997.
3. Diversion of 50.881ha forest land vide letter no. 8-93/99-FC dated 25.01.2000.
4. The remaining forestland has been acquired under CBA Act., before the Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Status of Non Forest (Govt./Tenancy land clearance) : Non Forest land 1629 Ha
1.) The other land has been acquired vide S.O. 5136 dt. 15.11.1975, S.O. 2616 dt.21.08.1978, S.O. 3456 dt.02.12.1978, S.O. S.O. 4413 dt. 04.12.1976 and S.O. 2183 dt. 27.10.1998.
Non Forest land 368 Ha
368 Ha Non forest land is not required immediately. This land are deep side of the mine including safety zone. Action has been taken for acquisition of balance land.
(C) R&R status: In the new acquisition of Tenancy land, about 4000 families residing in Madhauli Village will be affected. This village is located in the dip side of the mine. The families will be rehabilitated as per R&R policy of CIL. Provision of 200 crore has been made for this purpose.
(D) The Jayant OCP is in operation with the Environmental Clearance vide MoEF letter No. J-11015/382/2008-IA-II(M) dated 10-12-2008 and corrigendum issued vide No. J-11015/382/2008-IA.II(M) dated 15th April 2009 for a production capacity of 15.50 Mtpa. (Refer Annex. No.I)
1.3 Creation of new land uses?
Yes The land-use will be as follows :
(Refer Plate no.-3, 4, 5,6 & 7 for different stages))
Pre-mining Land use : 1. Forest Land : 1180 Ha 2. Non Forest Land : 1997 Ha (Govt +Tenancy Land)
Total : 3177 Ha
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Mine land use pattern: ( in Ha)
1 Total quarry area 1840.00 2 External dump 118.65
3 Colony (Residential area) 261.90 4 Greenbelt in colony 19.30 5 Infrastructure(office, roads
Railways, water course, drains, ETP)
64.00
6 ETP, Mineral storage, CHP 18.00 7 Road , Railway 96.75 8 Green Belt on wasteland/
vacant land 74.00
9 Safety zone/ undisturbed area
120.00
10 Mudwani Dam 59.20 12 Others (Wasteland, Vacant
land, etc.) 505.20
Total :
3177
Post mining land use pattern: (in Ha) Land Use Area Ha 1 Reclaimed/ Back filled Area
(Green/ Afforested land) 1589.00
2 Void with batter (Water Body) 251.00 3 External dump
(Green / Forest land) 118.65
4 Colony (Residential area) 261.90 5 Greenbelt in colony 19.30 6 Infrastructure 64.00 7 ETP, CHP, Mineral storage etc. 18.00 8 Road & Railway 96.75 9 Green Belt on wasteland/
vacant land 74.00
10 Safety zone/ undisturbed area 120.00 11 Mudwani Dam 59.20 12 Others (Wasteland, Mine
Batter, Vacant land, etc.) 505.20
Total : 3177
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?
No Not applicable as this is an existing mine.
1.5 Construction works?
Yes Infrastructures/office buildings meant to serve the Expansion project
1.6 Demolition works?
No No demolition envisaged during balance mine life. However the demolition works to be undertaken will be described in the Final Mine Closure Plan.
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1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?
No The mine is already in operation. As such not applicable.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations
Yes Mine infrastructures viz. workshop & Stores, Coal Handling Plant, Railway Siding, Project Township, Service Building, Excavated area, External OB Dumps, Embankment etc..
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling?
No Not Applicable. The mine under consideration is an opencast mine as such no underground works including mining or tunneling are there.
1.10 Reclamation works?
Yes The reclamation works involve : Technical and Biological reclamation :
At present there are two external dumps which have been fully reclaimed technically and biologically. There are two nos. of internal dumps, which are active. Progressive technical reclamation will be carried out till the life of the mine.
Technical Reclamation up to Mine life:
Dump Area (Ha)
Volume (Mm3)
No of plants
External 118.65 60.00 4.15 Lakh
Internal 1589.00 1664.50 39.73 Lakh
The plant species will be selected in consultation with state forest department. The density of plantation in dump area will be kept @2500 nos./ Ha.
1.11 Dredging?
No No dredging is involved.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes?
Yes Jayant OCP has been working for the last 40 years with the combined system of mining viz. Dragline and Shovel Dumper system. Therefore, the existing system has been proposed in the EPR, along with up gradation of equipment size for achieving higher production level.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials?
Yes i) Coal stored in coal stock yard from where the coal will be dispatched to CHP. ii) Storage of goods & other material is made in the material store at earmarked site with storage facilities.
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1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?
Yes i) Mine overburden :
Overburden is lying above the coal seam is stacked at earmarked sites as external OB dumps (118.65Ha) and backfilling the excavated area of the mine as internal O.B dump (1589.00Ha). The OB dumps are technically & Biologically reclaimed to afforested area.
Municipal solid waste generated from the colony and office is being suitably taken care as per Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules.
ii) Liquid Effluents :
Industrial effluent :
The effluent from workshop and CHP is being treated in existing Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) of 8000m3/d (8.0 MLD) capacity.
The Mine discharge is being treated in existing Mine
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) of 32000m3/d (32.0 MLD) capacity.
The EPR envisaged that the existing ETPs have sufficient capacity to cater the need of Expansion Project.
The treated effluent is being used for Industrial purpose i.e. for Haul road dust suppression, in Workshop for HEMMs washing, for fire fighting and in CHP for dust suppression.
Domestic effluent :
The Project has already constructed a Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) of 4000m3/d (4.0 MLD) capacity for treatment of domestic effluent from colony. The EPR envisaged that the existing STP has sufficient capacity to cater the need of Expansion Project.
The STP is in operation and treated effluent is used
for horticulture purposes at Rose Garden of Jayant project. Also, the Industrial buildings are having facilities of septic tank and soak pit.
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1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?
Yes Housing for operational workers has already been provided. There are 2161 standard quarters available in the project Township. EPR envisaged construction of additional 32 nos. quarters in the existing township. These constructions will not involve in any physical changes in the locality i.e. in topography, land use and change in water bodies.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?
Yes There are some constructions are proposed in the EPR, within mine lease area. These constructions will not involve in any physical changes in the locality i.e. in topography, land use and change in water bodies.
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?
Yes There are some constructions are proposed in the EPR, within mine lease area. These constructions will not involve in any physical changes in the locality i.e. in topography, land use and change in water bodies.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic Movements?
Yes EPR envisaged part diversion of Jayant- singrauli road which does not affect the present traffic movement.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?
No There are no provision of diverting any transmission line or pipeline in the EPR.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?
Yes i) Surface Water : There will be no re-alignment, damming or other
changes of water courses in expansion proposal. ii) Ground Water : Due to excavation at Jayant OCP following
unconfined & confined aquifer will be disturbed.
Aquifer Formation Thickness (m)
Phreatic aquifer (Top)
Soil, sub soil/sand stone
0.00-12.20
Sand stone with 2 to3 clay bands and 1 to 2 thin impersistent carbonaceous horizon above Purewa top coal seam
16.40-204.90
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Aquiclude Coal seam – Purewa top (working seam)
4.00-13.07
Aquifer (Middle)
Medium grained sandstone with thin shale.
2.80-33.04
Aquiclude Coal seam – Purewa Bottom (working seam)
8.69-18.54
Aquifer (Lower)
Medium to coarse grained sandstone with thin shale.
46.61-66.40
Aquiclude Coal seam – Turra (working seam)
13.90-23.61
Estimated annual discharge from above aquifers at
At mine capacity 15.5 Mtpa 5400 m3/day At mine capacity 15.5 Mtpa 6480 m3/day (At maximum depth.) The present Estimated zone of disturbance (i.e. Radius of influence) for dewatering of un-confined aquifer is 356 m. It is proposed to prepare a comprehensive Hydo-geological report for proposed expansion.
1.22 Stream crossings?
No No Stream crossing are there in the project
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1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form ground or surface waters?
Yes i) Surface water : Present (mine capacity- 15.5 Mtpa) Annual demand of water from GBP Sagar (through IWSS) for domestic use: 2300 m3/day.
Proposed (mine capacity 20/25 Mtpa) Demand of water from GBP Sagar (through IWSS) for domestic use: 3428m3/day, as there is increase in manpower or related domestic infrastructure for expansion program.
ii) Ground water : Due to excavation strata seepage gets accumulated at the floor of the coal seam in the sump having capacity to deal with peak rainfall. In order to maintain the working faces dry for coal production this water is pumped out daily. Mine water discharge at existing mine capacity = 5400 m3/day (present) Mine water discharge at existing mine capacity = 6480 m3/ day. (at max. depth)
It is proposed to prepare a comprehensive Hydro-geological report for proposed expansion.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?
No Due to proposed expansion, there will be no change in surface drainage pattern from present stage
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?
Yes The mine is already in operation and personnel are using their own transport. The transportation of materials are done by company vehicles when required. Decommissioning of infrastructure will be carried out at the end of mine life.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?
No Not envisaged at present. Dismantling / decommissioning work may start after mine closure. It may be delayed further if mine is extended in the deeper side. Detailed mine closure plan will be finalized before closure .
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1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?
No Not envisaged at present. During closure decommissioning of CHP, Workshop & other infrastructure will have some minor impact on the environment for a short period. But this activity will start after mine closure.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?
Yes Temporarily influx of people has taken place as the mine is in operation since 1975 which will continue to remain till the mine life. Sanctioned manpower for the expansion project is 3050. The existing manpower as on 30.11.2016 is 2249.
1.29 Introduction of alien species?
No Not applicable
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity?
No No
1.31 Any other actions?
No 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 confirmation
Yes/ No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
(Source: Expansion Project Report/EIA-EMP/ NCL& Project Authority)
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)
Yes Pre-mining Land use : 1. Forest Land : 1180 Ha 2. Non Forest Land : 1997 Ha (Govt +Tenancy Land)
Total : 3177 Ha Mine land use pattern: ( in Ha)
1 Total quarry area 1840.00 2 External dump 118.65
3 Colony (Residential area) 261.90 4 Greenbelt in colony 19.30 5 Infrastructure(office, roads
Railways, water course, drains, ETP)
64.00
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6 ETP, Mineral storage, CHP 18.00 7 Road , Railway 96.75 8 Green Belt on wasteland/
vacant land 74.00
9 Safety zone/ undisturbed area
120.00
10 Mudwani Dam 59.20 12 Others (Wasteland, Vacant
land, etc.) 505.20
Total :
3177
Govt. land is mostly undeveloped and major portion of tenancy land is un irrigated Agriculture land. At post mining stage major portion of Govt. land will be converted to afforested/ green land and Tenancy land will be mostly utilized for public use (i.e. residential colony, road, green belt etc.)
Post mining land use pattern: (in Ha) Land Use Area Ha 1 Reclaimed/ Back filled Area
(Green/ Afforested land) 1589.00
2 Void with batter (Water Body)
251.00
3 External dump (Green / Forest land)
118.65
4 Colony (Residential area) 261.90 5 Greenbelt in colony 19.30 6 Infrastructure 64.00 7 ETP, CHP, Mineral storage
etc. 18.00
8 Road & Railway 96.75 9 Green Belt on wasteland/
vacant land 74.00
10 Safety zone/ undisturbed area
120.00
11 Mudwani Dam 59.20 12 Others (Wasteland, Mine
Batter, Vacant land, etc.) 505.20
Total : 3177
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2.2
Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD
Yes
A total of 11654m3/d water is the requirement for the project the break-up is as follows:
Potable water demand : 3428 m3/ d
Industrial water demand : 8226 m3/ d
Total - 11654 m3/d
*Occasional Use (Fire Fighting) - 1828 m3/d
(* Not included in total as not a daily requirement)
The whole potable water demand for the project would be met from IWSS for Singrauli Coalfield.
Source of water:
Name of Source Water quantity m3/d
15.5 Mtpa 20/25 Mtpa
Surface water from GBP Sagar For domestic use
2300 3428
Mine & re-cycle water
6050 8226
Total 8350 11654
Competing user (Study area-10 KM)
Sl no
Usage Total (m3/day)
Surface Ground
1 Domestic 10000 9000
2 Irrigation 750 1750
3 Industry 80700 -
4 Mining 14866 37500
5 others - -
TOTAL 106310 48250
It is proposed to prepare a comprehensive Hydro-geological report for proposed expansion.
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2.3
Minerals (MT)
Yes
Total Geological Reserve Considered in EPR : 678.04 MT
Balance Mineable coal : 313.61 MT
(as on 31.03.2016)
Coal Produced up to 31-3-2016 : 312.92 MT
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)
No The mine is already in operation. No major construction has been proposed at expansion stage.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT)
No This is an opencast mine. Hence not applicable.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)
Yes Electricity : Present (15.50 Mtpa mine capacity)
Source : MPSEB through Madhauli Sub-station of NCL, and Nawanagar sub station of MPSEB.
Installed Capacity
: 65000 KVA
Proposed (20/25 Mtpa mine capacity)
Source : MPSEB through Madhauli Sub-station of NCL, and Nawanagar sub station of MPSEB.
Peak Power demand
: 35754 KVA
Fuel :
At 15.50 Mtpa mine capacity) Source :IOC Depot at Jayant Fuel used Diesel, Lubricant, and
Grease
Proposed 20/25 Mtpa mine capacity) Source : IOC Depot at Jayant Fuel used Diesel, Lubricant, and
Grease
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)
No
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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.
Sl.No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data (Source: Expansion Project Report/EIA-EMP/ NCL& Project Authority)
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)
Yes The hazardous substances like spent / burnt oil and oil soaked filters, old batteries etc. are taken care of as per Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 and 2008 and Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules and sent to stores for disposal through authorized agents and to TSDF site for M.P..
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)
No No
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?
Yes This is an operating mine .The standard of living has already improved. The expansion of the project will further improve the life of the people in the area.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,
No No
3.5 Any other causes
No No
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4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
S.No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data (Source: Expansion Project Report/EIA-EMP/ NCL& Project Authority)
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes Over burden of 1314.87 million m3 is likely to be generated during the life of the mine. The total OB will be dumped as internal dump in decoaled area. There is no external dumping in the proposed Expansion. The OB dumps will be physically and biologically reclaimed.
Overburden consisting of Alluvium shale and sandstone. The total OB over the life of the mine will remain the same.
Top Soil Management : At Jayant OCP, top soil is available in patches. Top soil will be removed from these patches before drilling, blasting.
An area of 2.0ha each on Western and eastern part of mine has been selected for storage. The top soil is being distributed over the OB dumps before plantation.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes )
Yes The domestic wastes generated are being disposed off as per provisions of Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)
Yes The hazardous substances like spent / burnt oil and oil soaked filters, old batteries etc. will be taken care of as per Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 and 2008 and Batteries (Management &
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Handling) Rules and sent to stores for disposal through authorized agents and TSDF site for M.P.. Used Battery Used Battery is disposed off to authorized Battery manufacturer /repairer for recycling. Used oil Used oil is collected in drums & disposed by e-auction to Authorized recyclers.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No No
4.5 Surplus product No No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment
Yes The Project has already constructed a Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) of 4000m3/d (4.0 MLD) capacity for treatment of domestic effluent from colony. The present load is 1840m3/d only. The existing STP has sufficient capacity to cater the need of Expansion Project.
The STP is in operation and STP Sludge is being used as manure in horticulture.
Sludge from ETP are being
disposed off by suitable land farming method. Also, the Industrial buildings are having facilities of septic tank and soak pit.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes
No No new construction & demolition due to mine capacity expansion. Demolition waste will be generated during mine closure. The construction / demolition waste will be used for filling up of low lying areas or put to other suitable uses.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes Generated on utilization. Surveyed off for disposal subsequently.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No
4.10 Agricultural wastes No No
4.11 Other solid wastes
No No
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5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)
S.No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,
wherever possible) with source of information data (Source: Expansion Project Report/EIA-EMP/ NCL& Project Authority)
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources
Yes Source - Operation of HEMMs. Individual transport equipment will be maintained to comply with the prescribed emission norms. The emissions of SO2 & NOX from diesel operated HEMMs, trucks, tippers will be insignificant.
The quantum of SO2 & NOx is measured through ambient air quality monitoring in the mine area every fortnight as per MOEFCC Gazette Notification No. GSR 742(E) dt. 25.09.2000 standards for coal Mines. The monitored ambient air Quality data are enclosed as Annexure No.-IV.
5.2 Emissions from production processes
Yes Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) are being taken care of with water sprinkling at required locations to keep the level within permissible limit. The monitored ambient air Quality data are enclosed as Annexure No.-IV.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport
Yes Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) get generated from coal transportation, handling and storage.
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These are being care of by water sprinkling on the transport routes and transfer points. The monitored ambient air Quality data are enclosed as Annexure No.-IV.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment
Yes Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) will get generated during construction activities. Water sprinkling will be done to prevent the dust becoming air borne. The emission from plant and equipment will be within permissible limits. The monitored ambient air Quality data are enclosed as Annexure No.-IV.
5.5 Dust or odors from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste
Yes Dust will be generated during transportation, loading, unloading etc. Water sprinkling will be done to prevent the dust from becoming air borne. The monitored ambient air Quality data are enclosed as Annexure No.-IV.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)
No No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources
No No
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6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,
wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data (Source: Expansion Project Report/EIA-EMP/ NCL& Project Authority)
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers
Yes Noise generation due to operation of HEMM/ Machineries/ crushers.
Generation of noise level is found within acceptable limits which is measured through ambient noise quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per MOEFCC Gazette Notification No. GSR 742(E) dt. 25.09.2000 standards for coal Mines. The monitored ambient Noise level data are given as Annexure No.-IV. The blast induced vibration will be kept within permissible limits.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes
No No
6.3 From construction or demolition No No new major construction or demolition due to expansion.
6.4 From blasting or piling
Yes The drilling and blasting do generate noise and vibration but precautions are taken by new techniques of blasting to maintain the level within prescribed standards. Blasting – Instantaneous & restricted to once or twice in a day. Maintained within the permissible limits specified by DGMS.
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6.5 From construction or operational traffic
Yes Noise generation due to movement of dumpers for transportation of coal & OB. Generation of noise level are found within acceptable limits which are measured through ambient noise quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per MOEFCC Gazette Notification No. GSR 742 (E) dt. 25.09.2000 standards for coal Mines. Generation of noise level is found within acceptable limits which is measured through ambient noise quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per MOEFCC Gazette Notification No. GSR 742(E) dt. 25.09.2000 standards for coal Mines. The monitored ambient Noise level data are given as Annexure No.-IV.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems
No Not applicable
6.7 From any other sources No No
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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 confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data (Source: Expansion Project Report/EIA-EMP/ NCL& Project Authority)
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials
Yes The hazardous substances like spent / burnt oil and oil soaked filters, old batteries etc. will be taken care of as per Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 and 2008 and Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules and sent to stores for disposal through authorized agents and TSDF site for M.P.. Used Battery Used Battery are being disposed off to authorized Battery manufacturer/repairer for recycling. Used oil Used oil is collected in drums & disposed off for recycling to MSTC (Govt. Org.).
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)
Yes Liquid Effluents : Industrial effluent :
The effluent from workshop and CHP is being treated in existing Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) of 8000m3/d (8.0 MLD) capacity.
The Mine discharge is being treated in existing
Mine Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) of 32000m3/d (32.0 MLD) capacity.
The EPR envisaged that the existing ETPs have sufficient capacity to cater the need of Expansion Project.
The treated effluent is being used for Industrial purpose i.e. for Haul road dust suppression, in Workshop for HEMMs washing, for fire fighting and in CHP for dust suppression.
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Domestic effluent :
The Project has already constructed a Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) of 4000m3/d (4.0 MLD) capacity for treatment of domestic effluent from colony. The EPR envisaged that the existing STP has sufficient capacity to cater the need of Expansion Project.
The STP is in operation and treated effluent is
used for horticulture purposes at Rose Garden of Jayant project. Also, the Industrial buildings are having facilities of septic tank and soak pit. The monitored water quality data are given in Annexure No.-IV.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water
Yes Release of pollutants mainly dust will be kept within permissible limit.
7.4 From any other sources
No No
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?
No No
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8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data (Source: Expansion Project Report/EIA-EMP/ NCL& Project Authority)
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances
Yes Risk exists on account of storage and use of explosives and fuel. Proper safety precautions are being taken to avoid such risks.
8.2 From any other causes
Yes 1) Land sliding in OB Dump and mine Pit :
This is taken care by proper design of slopes in Mine Pit and OB dumps.
2) Blasting : There are risks of ground vibration and fly rocks, which are taken care by optimum designing and getting approval from DGMS and implementing the same.
3) Mine Inundation : There is risk of mine inundation due to heavy rain. This risk is taken care by proper design of mine drainage system and pumping.
4) Fire : There is risk of spontaneous heating/ fire in coal stock yard and accidental fire in buildings and machineries. This is taken care by regular water spraying at coal stockyard and providing adequate numbers of fire extinguisher in buildings & machinery. There is also a Central Fire Station with adequate numbers of fire fighting vans at Jayant Project to cater the need for NCL.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?
No The mine is falling within the seismic Zone-III. Project is not falling under seismically active zone or land slide prone area. The natural disasters are not likely to affect the project due to flooding and landslides. All safety measures like slope stability and adequate pumping has been provided. Besides safety measures, the mine is well equipped to deal with eventuality as enumerated in CMR 1957 and related DGMS circular.
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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
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data (Source: Expansion Project Report/EIA-EMP/ NCL& Project Authority)
9.1 Lead to development of supporting facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:
• Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) • housing development • extractive industries • supply industries • other
Yes
Economic growth associated with coal mining activity leads to semi-urban like development. This will support development of ancillary and supporting. The area already developed the supporting infrastructure i.e. housing, roads, power supply.
The expansion of this project will further lead to development of supporting facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project without having any significant impact on environment.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment
Yes Some of the activity enumerated at 9.1 above could assume permanent residency with appropriate feed sustain growth mechanism. Beyond this the physically and/ or biologically reclaimed land would undergo transformation over time which would have positive impact on environment.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments
Yes Activities at 9.1 & 9.2 above do culminate in conjunction with local set up and in a number of cases has set precedence of economic development leading to over socio-economic growth of the area.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects
Yes There are Nigahi OCP, Block-B OCP, Dudhichua OCP, and Khadia OCP, existing coal mining projects in the buffer zone of Jayant OCP. Associated mining activity with numerous such closely located with other activities like power generation etc could be cumulative impact.
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(II) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No.
Areas
Name/ Identity
Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
None
Not applicable
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests
None
Not applicable
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration
None
Not applicable
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters
None
Not applicable
5 State, National boundaries
Yes M.P.& U.P. State boundary
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas
None
Not applicable
7 Defence installations None Not applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area None In the study area, there is no such densely populated area. There are some villages in the study area. Other than residential colony of the coal mines, Anpara STPS & NTPC, there is no other major built up area. .
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)
None
There is no any sensitive man-made land uses in the area. The NTPC hospital (Sanjeevani) and NCL Central hospital (NSC) are of major concern for medical facilities in the area.
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10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)
None
Not applicable
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)
None
Not applicable
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)
None
Not applicable
Proposed Terms of Reference (TOR) for Jayant opencast extension Project for EC:
1.0 The EIA/EMP Report will be prepared for the Jayant OC Extension project for 25 Mtpa peak
capacity and will cover the environmental impacts and management plan as per the generic TOR
for Opencast coal mining Project prescribed by MOEFCC and given below :
Proposed TOR:
(i) An EIA-EMP Report shall be prepared for 25 MTPA rated capacity in an ML/project area of 3177
ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification, 2006.
(ii) An EIA-EMP Report would be prepared for 25 MTPA rated capacity to cover the impacts and
environment management plan for the project specific activities on the environment of the region,
and the environmental quality encompassing air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through
collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts including prediction modeling for
25 MTPA of coal production based on approved project/Mining Plan for 25 MTPA. Baseline data
collection can be for any season (three months) except monsoon.
(iii) A toposheet specifying locations of the State, District and Project site should be provided.
(iv) A Study area map of the core zone (project area) and 10 km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000 scale)
clearly delineating the major topographical features such as the land use, surface drainage pattern
including rivers/streams/nullahs/canals, locations of human habitations, major constructions
including railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and other polluting sources.
(v) Land use map (1: 50,000 scale) based on a recent satellite imagery of the study area may also be
provided with explanatory note on the land use.
(vi) Map showing the core zone delineating the tenancy land (Govt and tenancy), forest areas (as per
records), along with other physical features such as water bodies, etc. should be furnished.
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(vii) A contour map showing the area drainage of the core zone and 25 km of the study area (where
the water courses of the core zone ultimately join the major rivers/streams outside the lease/
project area) should also be clearly indicated in the separate map.
(viii) A detailed Site plan of the mine showing the proposed break-up of the land for mining operations
such as the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt, safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP,
Stockyard, township/colony (within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area -if any, and landscape
features such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies to be left undisturbed along with any
natural drainage adjoining the lease /project areas, and modification of thereof in terms of
construction of embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/re-channelling of the water courses, etc.,
approach roads, major haul roads, etc should be indicated.
(ix) Break up of lease/project area as per different land uses and their stage of acquisition should be
provided
LAND USE DETAILS FOR OPENCAST PROJECT should be given as per the following table:
S.N.
Land use
Within ML Area
(ha)
Outside ML Area
(ha)
TOTAL
1. Agricultural land
2. Forest land
3. Wasteland
4. Grazing land
5. Surface water
bodies
6. Settlements
7. Others (specify)
TOTAL
(x) Break-up of lease/project area as per mining plan should be provided.
(xi) Impact of changes in the land use due to the project if the land is predominantly agricultural
land/forestland/grazing land, should be provided.
(xii) One-season (other than monsoon) primary baseline data on environmental quality – air (PM10,
PM2.5, SOx, NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc), noise, water (surface and
groundwater), soil - along with one-season met data coinciding with the same season for AAQ
collection period should be provided.
(xiii) Map (1: 50, 000 scale) of the study area (core and buffer zone) showing the location of various
sampling stations superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting sources,
should be provided. The number and location of the sampling stations in both core and buffer zones
should be selected on the basis of size of lease/project area, the proposed impacts in the downwind
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(air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater regime (based on flow). One station should be in the
upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a control station.
The monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing for both ground
water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB classification wherever applicable.
Observed values should be provided along with the specified standards.
(xiv) Study on the existing flora and fauna in the study area (10km) should be carried out by an institution
of relevant discipline. The list of flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and
study area and a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of the migratory
corridor of any endangered fauna should be given.
(xv) Details of mineral reserves, geological status of the study area and the seams to be worked, ultimate
working depth and progressive stage-wise working scheme until the end of mine life should be
provided on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of production from the
approved Mining Plan. Geological maps and sections should be included. The Progressive mine
development and Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan should also be shown in figures. Details of
mine plan and mine closure plan approval of Competent Authority should be furnished for green
field and expansion projects.
(xvi) Details of mining methods, technology, equipment to be used, etc., rationale for selection of
specified technology and equipment proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts should be
provided.
(xvii) Impact of mining on hydrology, modification of natural drainage, diversion and channeling of the
existing rivers/water courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact
on the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.
(xviii) Detailed water balance should be provided. The break-up of water requirement for the various
mine operations should be given separately.
(xix) Source of water for use in mine, sanction of the Competent Authority in the State Govt. and
impacts vis-à-vis the competing users in the upstream and downstream of the project site should be
given.
(xx) Impact of mining and water abstraction from the mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime
within the core zone and 10 km buffer zone including long-term monitoring measures should be
provided. Details of rainwater harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be
reflected in case there is a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or if the area falls within
dark/grey zone.
(xxi) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations should be given.
(xxii) Impacts of mining on the AAQ and predictions based on modeling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or
latest model should be provided.
(xxiii) Impacts of mineral transportation within the mining area and outside the lease/project along with
flow-chart indicating the specific areas generating fugitive emissions should be provided. Impacts of
transportation, handling, transfer of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents from
workshop etc, management plan for maintenance of HEMM and other machinery/equipment should
be given. Details of various facilities such as rest areas and canteen for workers and
effluents/pollution load emanating from these activities should also be provided.
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(xxiv) Effort be made to reduce/eliminate road transport of coal inside and outside mine and for
mechanized loading of coal through CHP/ Silo into wagons and trucks/tippers.
(xxv) Details of waste OB and topsoil generated as per the approved calendar programme, and their
management shown in figures as well explanatory notes tables giving progressive development and
mine closure plan, green belt development, backfilling programme and conceptual post mining land
use should be given. OB dump heights and terracing based on slope stability studies with a max of
28o angle as the ultimate slope should be given. Sections of final dumps (both longitudinal and cross
section) with relation to the adjacent area should be shown.
(xxvi) Efforts be made for maximising progressive internal dumping of O.B., sequential mining ,external
dump on coal bearing area and later rehandling into the mine void.--to reduce land degradation.
(xxvii) Impact of change in land use due to mining operations and plan for restoration of the mined area to
its original land use should be provided.
(xxviii) Progressive Green belt and ecological restoration /afforestation plan (both in text, figures and in
the tabular form as per the format of MOEFCC given below) and selection of species (native) based
on original survey/land-use should be given.
Table 1: Stage-wise Landuse and Reclamation Area (ha)
S.N. Land use Category Present
(1st Year)
5th Year 10th Year 20th Year 24th Year to the
end of Mine life
1. Backfilled
Area(Reclaimed with
plantation)
2. Excavated Area (not
reclaimed)/void
3. External OB dump
Reclaimed
with plantation)
4. Reclaimed Top soil
dump
5. Green Built Area
6. Undisturbed area
(brought under
plantation)
7. Roads (avenue
plantation)
8. Area around
buildings and
Infrastructure
TOTAL
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Table 2: Stage-wise Cumulative Plantation
S.
N
YEAR* Green Belt External
Dump
Backfilled
Area
Others
(Undisturbed
Area/etc)
TOTAL
Area
(ha)
No.
of
trees
Area
(ha)
No.
of
trees
Area
(ha)
No.
of
trees
Area (ha) No. of
trees
Area
(ha)
No.
of
trees
1. 1st year
2. 3rd
year
3. 5th
year
4. 10th
year
5. 15th
year
6. 20th
year
7. 25th
year
8. 30th
year
9. 34th
year (end
of mine
life)
10. 34-37th Year
(Post-mining)
* As a representative example
(xxix) Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan and post mining land use and restoration of land/habitat to the
pre- mining status should be provided. A Plan for the ecological restoration of the mined out area and post
mining land use should be prepared with detailed cost provisions. Impact and management of wastes and
issues of re-handling (wherever applicable) and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation
should be furnished.
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Table 3: Post-Mining Landuse Pattern of Area (ha)
S. No. Land Use during
Mining
Land Use (ha)
1. External OB
Dump
Plantation Water Body Public Use Undisturbed TOTAL
2. Top soil Dump
3. Excavation
4. Roads
5. Built up area
6. Green Belt
7. Undisturbed Area
TOTAL 110
(xxx) Flow chart of water balance should be provided. Treatment of effluents from workshop,township,
domestic wastewater, mine water discharge, etc. should be provided. Details of STP in colony and
ETP in mine should be given. Recycling of water to the max. possible extent should be done.
(xxxi) Occupational health issues. Baseline data on the health of the population in the impact zone and
measures for occupational health and safety of the personnel and manpower in the mine should be
given.
(xxxii) Risk Assessment and Disaster Preparedness and Management Plan should be provided.
(xxxiii) Integration of the Env. Management Plan with measures for minimizing use of natural resources -
water, land, energy, etc. should be carried out.
(xxxiv) Cost of EMP (capital and recurring) should be included in the project cost and for progressive and
final mine closure plan.
(xxxv) Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R Plan with data on the existing socio-economic
status of the population (including tribals, SC/ST, BPL families) found in the study area and broad
plan for resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternate
livelihood concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and housing amenities being offered,
etc and costs along with the schedule of the implementation of the R&R Plan should be given.
(xxxvi) CSR Plan along with details of villages and specific budgetary provisions (capital and recurring)
for specific activities over the life of the project should be given.
(xxxvii) Corporate Environment Responsibility:
a) The Company must have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by the Board of Directors.
b) The Environment Policy must prescribe for standard operating process/procedures to bring into focus
any infringements/deviation/violation of the environmental or forest norms/conditions.
c) The hierarchical system or Administrative Order of the company to deal with environmental issues and
for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions must be furnished.
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d) To have proper checks and balances, the company should have a well laid down 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.
(xxxviii) Details on Public Hearing should cover the information relating to notices issued in the
newspaper, proceedings/minutes of Public Hearing, the points raised by the general public and
commitments made by the proponent and the action proposed with budgets in suitable time frame.
These details should be presented in a tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the regional language,
an authenticated English Translation of the same should be provided.
(xxxix) In built mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations should be
indicated.
(xl) Status of any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project should be provided.
(xli) Submission of sample test analysis of Characteristics of coal: This should include details on grade
of coal and other characteristics such as ash content, S and heavy metals including levels of Hg, As,
Pb, Cr etc.
(xlii) Copy of clearances/approvals such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval, mine closer plan
approval. NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc. wherever applicable.
Details on the Forest Clearance should be given as per the format given:
TOTAL
ML/PROJECT
AREA (ha)
TOTAL
FORESTLAND
AREA (ha)
Date of FC Extent of
forestland
Balance area
for which FC
is yet to be
obtained
Status of
appl. for
diversion of
forestland
If more than
one, provide
details of
each FC
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