a @ce CO4CbSS M/s. Konark Granite Company ___Environmental Management Plan| 3.0 Environmental Management Plan To sustain ecological balance and to check harmful effects of mining activity in leasehold area under consideration, environmental measures have been integrated into the processes of planning. Environmental management approach includes action to protect environment by using instruments, direct regulatory requirements or incorporating technological features. It provides the remedial solutions of the problems. 3.1 Air Pollution Control ‘The main sources of Air Pollution are at the time of jackhammer drilling and at the time of transportation of granite & waste, But this air pollution will be controlled to the ambient air quality standards by providing dust collector at drill site, Following measures shall be taken to mitigate the effect of mining operation over ambient air environment: 1. Blasting shall be carried by latest blasting technique and will adopt controlled blasting methods 2, Water shall be sprayed priorto blasting 3. Rock breakers shall be employed instead of secondary blasting 4. Water shall be sprayed on mined granite/overburden material prior to loading to reduce dust generation during loading operations Periodic maintenance of haulage roads 6. All overburden dumps shall be stabilized with legumes and grass to prevent the erosion ofsoil and arrest the dust emission during windy days. 7. Regular spraying of water by water sprinkling system. 8. The dust rising due to drilling will be controlled by covering the drill rods with cloth, dust excavators will also employed. 9. To reduce dust generation during loading operation water shall be i 10, Proper functioning of dust suppression arrangements in the equipment sprayed over the muck pile to the loading materi 11,The dust anticipated during diy seasons, due te haulag will be suppressed by sprinkling water. For this purpose, tra ‘or mounted sprinkler will be deployed. 1 Sai Manasa Nature Tech Pvt LidM/s. Konark Granite Company Environmental Management Plan] 12, Driller shall be equipped with closed cabin personal protective gear to reduce occupational hazard In addition to the above, following additional mitigation measures shall be adopted. 1. Dust masks shall be provided to all the workers. 2. Tree Samplings shall be planted! at the periphery of mining lease D.G.Set: One D.G Set of 120 KVA rating shall be installed. The DG set shall be generating power all be used as a stand-by in the event of power failure to operate the equipments and s or non supply of power by the APSEB. The DG set shall be housed in room having a height of 2m. D.G Set Stack Height Calculations: For emissions of the exhaust gases from the DG set, CPCB has given the formula for calculating the stack height. The stack height in the present case shall be: H=h+0.2xVKVA Where, 11 = Total height of stack in m above ground level ( GL) h = Height of the building above GL. in m where the DG set is installed KVA =Total generator capacity of the set in KVA H=2+0.2xV120 = 4.19 m say 4.2 mabove Gl. ‘The D.G set will be provided with a 4.2 m height of stack for the emissions of exhaust gases. 3.2 Noise Pollution Control The main sources of noise in mining activity are drilling, material handling machinery, loading equipment, ete. The haulage, machinery of drill holes generate noise However the noise level will be kept within the permissible limit, Following mitigation measures should be taken to control noise pollution: 1. The machinery will be maintained properly to reduce the noise. 2. Allvehicles and machinery will be properly lubricated and maintained regularly. 3. Controlled blasting will be done to minimize the vibrations. SrISai Manasa Nature Tech Pve Ltd | 23 we a a tn i ro oe i i a a a a a ire M/s. Konark Granite Company Environmental Management Plan] 4, Greenbelt around the mining pit and along the haulage roads will be developed. Speed of the vehicles entering and leaving the mining lease will be limited to 25 kamph, 6. Unnecessary use of horns by the drivers of the vehicles shall be avoided Diesel generator sets shall be provided with integral acoustic enclosure at the ‘manufacturing stage itself 8. Workers should be provided with earmutts, earplugs. 9, Proper maintenance of equipment. 10. The lessee will apply latest techniques for extracting the blocks using wire saw ‘cutting / splitting by chemical compound ete. 3.3. Greenbelt Development Soil excavated will be used for plants growth all along the buffer zone. 3.4 Water Pollution Control a) ‘There are no chances for change in quality of surface water or ground water: b) There is no erosion/sedimentation in the area hecause there will not be water discharge from working mine pits except during monsoon, There is no disposal and treatment of water from mines. @) There are no adverse effects on water regime ©) Garland drains proposed around pit and waste dump, f) Retention wall at the foot of the dump check dam construction against drainage channels to arrest silt hh) Growing vegetation on the slopes of the dumps 4) Necklace drainage at the bottom ofthe dump will be provided nd environment The most significant waste generating mining activities will occur during the operation phase which requires the movement of large quantities of weathered and fractured rocks Management of waste rock dumps includes the following: * Solid waste will be disposed or utilized for filling excavated areas of the worked pit at the end of life ofthe mine, $ri Sai Manasa Nature Tech Put wa tAM/s. Konark Granite Company Environmental Management Plan] «Part of the solid waste will be used for construction of roads and plantation. + No reclamation is proposed in the first five years mining period because, the mining will be continued to further depths and reclamation could be possible only after completion of mining up to the proposed depths. ‘© Soil can be utilised for reclamation of degraded area. © Weathered rock if it is sufficiently soft and devoid of rock fragments can be utilised for roads, filling of road side ditches, formation of approach reads to quarries, construction works etc. «Large and medium sized waste rock can be used as revetment for deep cut “stream sections from preventing from soil erosion. 3.6 Solid waste management Waste dumps, containment facilities should be planned, designed, and operated such that geotechnical risks and environmental impacts are appropriately assessed and managed throughout the entire mine cycle Solid wastes may be generated in any phase of the mine cycle. The most significant waste generating mining activities will likely occur during the operational phases, which require the movement of large amounts overburden and creation of rock waste 3.7 Measures to Improve Socio Economic Conditions ‘The benefits arising from mining is employment, housing, educational, and medical and transport facilities, fuel availability, economics, status, health agriculture is not significant because size of project is very small. However, it would definitely inerease the employment directly and indirectly in the project area. The state Government will get sales tax due to mining and selling of granite. 3.8 Occupational Safety & Health Management M/s. Konark Granite Company, wil take will take all the necessary steps to provide better occupational safety and health. Occupational health and safety issues oc during all phases of the mine cycle and can be classified according to the following categories: + General workplace health and safety + Hazardous substances [ stew ____SriSai Manasa Nature Tech Pvt Led 25 ny anaet ECE ae el ee ae‘M/s. Konark Granite Company ___ Environmental Management Plan} + Use of explosives ‘+ Electrical safety and isolation + Physical hazards + Fitness for work + Travel and remote site health. + ‘Thermal stress ~~ * Noise and vibration yy General Workplace Health and Safety Recommended strategies to manage general workplace safety bi include the following: Mining exploration and development activities should manage occupational health and ay safety hazards as part of a comprehensive health and safety management plan Incorporating the following aspects: + Preparation of emergency response plans specifically applicable to exploration “S and produetion activities (considering the often geographically isolated nature oy ‘of mining sites) and including the provision and maintenance of necessary 2 emergency response and resete equipment. + Integration of behavioral considerations into health and safety management, including on- the-job behavioral observation proc ses, * Training of employees on the recognition and prevention of occupational hazards specifically applicable to work in remote areas such as safety with respect to wildlife; protection against the elements; thermal stress; acclimatization; disease exposure; and navigational aids to avoid becoming lost. + Illumination systems will be adequate and safe for the planned working conditions in travel paths, mine working areas, and within and around surface facilities a nd dumpsites of mines. Additional illumination guidance inchides eoueguee adherence to local standard requirements for illumination for mobile equipment e e operating above ground and on public roads. 0 Signage in hazardous and risky areas, installations, materials, safety measures, emergency exits, and other such areas should be in accordance with international standards (including standards of cleanliness, visibility and Sri Sai Manasa N ure Tech Pre ced | a) 7 26a & @ ‘M/s. Konark Granite Company Environmental Management Plan] ¢ reflectance in areas of potentially poor iMumination or sources of dust and ¢ pollution), be known and easily understood by workers, visitors, and as appropriate the general public, € * To the extent that alternative technologies, work plans or procedures cannot é eliminate or sufficiently reduce a hazard or exposure, the mine operators should provide workers and visitors with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and provide instruction and monitoring in their appropriate maintenance and use, Applicable PPE include, at a minimum, safety helmets and footwear, in addition to ear, eye, and hand protection devices. '* Periodical Medical Examination (PME) of all workers by a medical specialist so that any adverse effect may be detected in its early stage. Medical records shall ¢ « é ¢ ¢ bbe maintained. * Occupational health assessments should be conducted for employees on a regular basis, based on exposure to risk. Medical records should be retained for et > at least 20 years, Use of Explosives Blasting activities that may result in safety impacts are typically related to accidental explosion and poor coordination and communication of blasting activities. ‘The proponent will be using souindless stone expansive mortar to loosen the harder portion RnR ho of rock to avoid accidents, noise impact on personnel and environment. Using, handling, and transporting low explosives to minimize the effects so that vibration generated will be feasible + Actively managing blasting activ 's in terms of loading, priming, and firing, za wh explosives, drilling near explosives, misfired shots and disposal. + Adoption of consistent blasting schedules, minimizing blast- time changes. + Specific warming devices (e.g, horn signals, lashing lights) and procedures should be implemented before each blasting activity to alert all workers and third parties In the surrounding areas (e.g, the resident population). Warning procedures may need to include traffic fimitation along local roadways and railways. + Specific personnel training on explosives handling and safety management should be conducted; SESE Eat aeoce GUeou6 oe vou 06 [M/s. Konark Granite Company Environmental Management Pian] * Blasting-permit procedures should be implemented for all personnel involved with explosives (handling, transport, storage, charging, blasting, and destruction of unused or surplus explosives), * Blasting sites should be checked post-blast by qualified personnel for malfunctions and unexploded blasting agents, prior to resumption of work. ‘Specific audited procedures showld be implemented for all activities related to explosives (handling, transport, storage, charging, blasting, and destruction of ‘unused or surplus explosives) in accordance with relevant national or internationally recognized fire and safety codes. Noise and Vibration Reduction of noise to acceptable occupational exposure levels as follows "Ensuring that large equipment (e.g. excavators, Compressor, Tipper empty, ‘Tipper loaded, Poclain, and Blasting) will not cause harm to the lease will provided suitable protective gear to the workers for minimizing the noise. Exposure to hand-arm vibration from hand and power tools or whole-body vibration from surfaces on which the worker stands or sits should be adequately controlled through the selection and maintenance of equipment which meets ‘occupational vibration exposure standards. In smooth blasting technique, the generation of vibration will be an lower side. Machine and Eq) jpment Safety Fo prevent and control hazards related to machine and equipment use, measures for the enhancement of visibility should be applied throughout the mine. Specific visibility ‘management practices may include the following: + Use of contrast coloring on equipment / machinery, including the provision of reflective markings to enhance visibility. + Use of moving equipment / machinery equipped with improved operator sight lines; * Issuing workers high visibility clothing, + Use of reflective markings on structures, traffic junctions, and other areas with a potential for accidents (e.g, walls in static locations should be whitewashed for improved reflectance)‘M/s. Konark Granite Company Environmental Management Plan] * Use of appropriate illumination for the immediate operating areas of frequently turning and reversing equipment / machinery. ‘© Installing safety barriers in high-risk locations of internal roads / transport corridors, Barriers may be constructed with refuse or other materials capable to stopping vehicles. 3.9 Post Project Monitoring Pollution monitoring program includes periodic analysis of air, ground water, soil and water samples, Ground water and soil samples at representative locations within and nearby the project site shall be periodically analyzed to detect contamination if any. In the event of any contamination, concemed authorities shall be notified immediately and appropriate corrective action in consultation with an approved consultant shall be Initiated, 3.9.1 Monitoring Strategy ‘The monitoring of various environmental parameters is necessary and is a part and parcel of the environmental protection measures. Monitoring is as important as that of control of pollution since the efficiency of contral measures can only be determined by monitoring, A well-defined environmental monitoring program would be employed with trained and qualified staff to monitor the ambient air as well as tack gas quality to check whether the quality of effluents is maintained within the permissible limits. A comprehensive monitoring program is suggested underneath.Environmental attributes should be monitored as given below: + Air pollution and meteorological aspects, © Water and ws te water quality + Noise levels. + Soil characteristies © Ecological preservation and upgradation, Locations and frequency of monitoring will be as per the guidelines of Andhra Pradi pollution control board and Mo! 29 pS | sy ee 4 eae lale | @eé eee CbbGeese @ ebb0uU486 oud eo wove [W/s. Konark Granite Company Environmental Management Plan] 3.9.2 Ambient Air Monitoring As per MOEF there is a need to identify 3 ambient air stations at 120° angle keeping the main source in the center. ‘The ground level concentrations of suspended particulate, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the ambient air outside the project boundaries and in the adjoining villages will be monitored at regular intervals. Any deviation from. predicted/expected values will be investigated and nec ry action will be taken, 3.9.3 Noise Monitoring Noise levels in the workspace environment will be monitored periodically. If any deviation is observed neces: ‘ary corrective measures will be taken. Monitoring noise levels is essential to assess the efficiency of maintenance of schedules undertaken to reduce noise levels and noise protection measures. A good quality sound pressure level meter is es: nial for this purpose. This work can be handled by plant authorities themselves or by hiring services. Noise surveillance is for the benefit of the workers well being and to keep track of machine weat, 3.9.4 Micro Meteorological Observations The site will have a permanent a weather station installed within the premises. Meteorological parameters like dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, wind speed, wind direction and rainfall will be recorded daily 3, .5 Monitoring of Water Quality Ground water near the project site will be routinely tested for its quality. No contamination of ground water and surface water is expected, However these waters will be periodically tested for any change of water quality. e effluents coming out of the process should he monitored regularly. Ground water is recommended to be monitored in at least two villages in the direction of ground water flow to keep surveillance on the ground water quality. Sai Manasa Nature Tech Pvt Lid 30‘M/s. Konark Granite Company Environmental Management Plan) 3.10 Budget for Environmental Protection Measures M/s. Konatk Granite Company is allocating budget of %2 Lakhs, The details are given below in Table 3.4 ‘Table 3.1 Environmental Management Plan budget S.No | Component “[Amountin Lakhs 1 Dust suppression 12 2 Green Belt 05 STEEL Reclamation i 03 ‘Total 2.0 Recurring cost 05 3,11 Reclamation ‘The proposal for reclamation of land affected by mining activity will be done at the end of mining lease. No reclamation is proposed in the first five years period because, the mining will be continued to further depths and reclamation could be possible only after completion of mining up to the proposed depths. x Sri Sai Manasa Nature Tech Pvt Lid i