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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K.
ANAND SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ 2010-112
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY-ENGLISH
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OF
HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE

At village-Hiyona, Tehsil-Paonta Sahib Dist-Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh.
Applicant K.K. Anand (Mine Owner)

Tehsil-Paonta Sahib, District-Sirmour (H.P.). Phone: 01704-222340 Email: kapilanand51@gmail.com
CONSULTANT
ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES (An ISO 9001 : 2008 Certifed Firm) (Empanelled Consultant with RSPCB & Applied for NABET Accreditation) H.O.:- # 24-B, DADU MARG, GOPAL BARI, JAIPUR 302 001 Phone No. 0141 2363996, 4023996 B.O.:- 32, Gopal Bari, Dadu Marg, Jaipur Fax No. 0141 4026996 E mail info@enkayenviro.com Website:- www.enkayenviro.com
ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ 2010-112
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Introduction and Background of the Applicant
The lease area of Hiyona Limestone Mine is situated near village- Hiyona, tehsilPoanta Sahib, district- Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh). The lease area of Hiyona Limestone Mine is 18.21 hectare. The lease was granted for mining of limestone in year 1963. The lease was renewed on 07/10/1993 for a period of 10 years. The lease has been renewed on 7/10/2003 for a period of 20 years. The Mining Plan was submitted under Rule 22 of MCR, 1960 for renewal of the lease area and the same was approved by IBM, Dehradun vide letter no. 614 (2)/ MP-B206/04-DDN dated 25.05.2005(ANNEXURE- II). The Mining plan was approved for production of about 45,000 tonnes of limestone per year. The leasee intends to increase the production from the mine to about 1,00,000 tonnes for the one year, and then ultimately to 1,80,000 TPA from 2013-14 onwards. Hence, The Modified Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan were approved under Rule 10 of MCDR, 1988 and 23(B) & (F) of MCDR, 1988 Indian Bureau of Mines, Dehradun vide letter no. 614(2)/MP-B-206/04-DDN dated 10.11.09 (ANNEXURE- III ). The expected project cost of the mine is Rs. 5.0 Crore. The anticipated life of the mine is 25 years with average production of 1.8 lac TPA after 4-5 years.
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Infrastructure & Basic Amenities

Nearest Railway Station The nearest railway station is Jagadhri, which is 70 km towards SW direction from the mine site.
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Nearest Airport The nearest Airport is at Dehradun, which is at a distance of 50 km towards SE from the mine site.
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Nearest Highway The nearest highway is NH-72, connecting Chandigarh-Uttaranchal 16 km towards SE, and NH-123 connecting Herbetpur-Chuharpur 17 km towards SW from the mine site.
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Power No electricity is available at mine site. The project proponent will also have install one D.G set of capacity 10 kVA in case of emergency/ power failure. Power supply is available surrounding the lease area.
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Amenities a) Communication: - Telephone facility is available in every village outside lease area. There are mobile networks available onsite. There is one post office at Satoun. B) Nearest Police Station: - The nearest police Chowki are Raj Ban, which is 4.5 km towards South from the mine site. The nearest police station is at Paonta Sahib which is about 23 km. c) Nearest Hospital: - The nearest Central Government Dispensary is at Sauton, which is about 3.2 km towards South from the mine site. There are two private doctors at Satoun. There is one state government dispensary at Kamraoo also. d) Bank: - There are three banks at Satoun. e) School: - There is one primary school situated north side of lease area at a distance of about 1 km. At village Barwas one primary school is there. One senior secondary college and two primary school are there at Satoun.
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Geological and Recoverable Reserves

In the approved Mining Plan the geological and recoverable reserves were calculated by x-section area method. The x-sections were drawn at an interval of 100m and reserves are categorizes as under:Proved category up to 1190 MSL. Probable category - up to 1180 MSL. Possible category - up to 1170 MSL
Geological Reserves (in tonnes) As per approved Mining Plan (As on 31.03.2005)
Category/ Grade Chemical grade Low grade Recemented
Proved 1,31,56,250 2,65,44,406 4,02,500
Probable 5,19,500 21,85,625 2,06,250
Possible 5,89,625 23,44,375 2,42,500
Total 1,42,74,375 3,10,74,406 8,51,250
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grade Total 4,01,03,156 29,11,375 31,76,500 4,61,91,031
Recoverable Reserves (in tonnes) As on 31.03.09

Category/ Grade Chemical grade Low grade Re-cemented grade Total 3,52,82,240 25,78,987 28,10,349 1,17,25,000 5,23,96,576 Proved 1,11,10,525 2,38,89,965 2,81,750 Probable 4,67,550 19,67,062 1,44,375 Possible 5,30,662 21,09,937 1,69,750 Resources 66,15,000 31,50,000 19,60,000 Total 1,87,23,737 3,11,16,964 25,55,875
Classification of Reserves as per UNFC (In tonnes) Reserves UNFC Code Proved Probable Total 111 122 -Chemical grade 1,11,10,525 4,67,550 1,15,78,075 2,38,89,965 19,67,062 2,58,57,027 Low grade Re-cemented grade 2,81,750 1,44,375 4,26,125 3,52,82,240 25,78,987 3,78,61,227 Total
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Type and Method of Mining

The lease area is located in hilly terrain and is 728 m long in EW direction and about 200 m (western boundary) to 300.30m (eastern boundary) wide in N-S direction. The western boundary lies at an elevation of 1520 MSL and the area slopes down towards east to 1080 MSL near the eastern boundary. The existing working is located in the SW part of the lease area between N-S lines 00 to 300m and E-W grid lines 00 to 100m. The exploitation of the limestone was started since the year 1963 from top most benches at an RL of 1512 mRL. The mining is proposed to be carried out by opencast semi-mechanized method. The bench height will be kept at 6.0 m., whereas the width of the bench will be maintained at more than the height of the bench.
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Drilling and Blasting

The drilling in every bench will be done by the jack hammer drill and compressor. These 32 mm diameter holes will be drilled up to a depth of 6m to be worked in 4 sub-benches of 1.5 m each including 0.15 m sub-grade drilling. Burden and spacing is proposed to be 0.75 m & 1.2 m, each.
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Blasting will be carried out in limestone bed by drilling shot holes by jack hammer drills and charging the holes by class-2 slurry explosive cartridge and detonated by ordinary detonator and safety fuse.
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Production Record
S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Year 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Production (TPA) 30,297.600 36,247.800 43,759.900 32,794.830 24,560.000 30,835.800 30,214.750 49,232.000 51,082.470 71,980.500 71,584.600 72,568.100 79,417.100 1,10,395.200 93,741.900
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Year-wise development in next five years

The year wise development of mines will progress as per the table below:Year 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Production (Tonnes) 1,00,000 1,20,000 1,40,000 1,60,000 1,80,000 Waste Generation (Tonnes) 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000
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Proposed rate of production when mine is fully developed and expected life of the mine
The anticipated life of the mine is 25 years with average production of 1.8 lac TPA after 4-5 years.
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Land Use Pattern

The break up of the area, in hectare, to be used for mining and allied purposes is given below:S. No. Particulars Preoperational (present) Operational (at the end of May,2010) PostOperation al (at the end of life of mine) 3.76 0.42 2.59 Conceptual Phase (after closure of mine) --2.59 (Public use)
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6. 7.
Mining Pits Dumps Infrastructure including Road, Office/ labour, hutments etc. Top soil stack Plantation Village Houses Un-worked area to be explored or left un-worked Total
1.923 0.36 1.34
2.043 0.42 1.59
0.03 1.30 1.0 12.257
0.03 1.412 1.0 11.715
0.03 2.432 1.0 7.978
-6.642 1.0 (Public use) 7.978
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Study Area at a Glance

The study area includes the 248 villages of tehsil Poanta Sahib, district Sirmour (Poanta Sahib) within the radius of 10 km. with mine as center.
General Particulars Location: a) Latitude (N) b) Longitude (E) 303513 to 303523 773911 to 773843 314 sq. km. 53 F/10 Hiyona Paonta Sahib Sirmour Himachal Pradesh
c) Study area (10 km radius) d) Toposheet No. e) Village f) Tehsil -
g) District h) State
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Demography of Paonta Sahib Tehsil i) Total Population a. Male b. Female ii) Literates iii) Main Workers iv) Marginal workers v) Non-workers vi) SC/ST constitute : : : : : : : : 1,13,112 (As per 2001 census) 50.31 % 49.69 % 68.39 % 32.37 % 07.84 % 59.78 % 19.16 %
Land Use Pattern Paonta Sahib Tehsil i.) Irrigated Area ii.) Un-irrigated Area iii.) Cultivable Waste Land : : : 28.38 % 31.66 % 12.61 % 13.86 % 02.59 % 10.90 %
iv.) Area Not Available for Cultivation : v.) Forest Land vi.) Pasture Land : :
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Ambient Air Monitoring

Unit:g/m3
Location: Near Mines office, village: Hiyona Tehsil: Poanta Sahib, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Date SO2 06-14 Hrs. 6.0 6.3 6.5 6.1 6.4 6.0 6.3 6.5 6.1 6.3 6.0 6.5 6.1 6.3 6.0 6.4 NOX 06-14 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
14-22 Hrs. 6.5 6.3 6.1 6.4 6.8 6.1 6.2 6.4 6.6 6.9 6.7 6.0 6.3 6.4 6.2 6.0
22-06 Hrs. 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.2 6.2 6.3 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.2 6.3 6.2 6.0
14-22 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
22-06 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
SPM RPM 24 Hrs. 24 Hrs.
CO 24 Hrs. 344 458 458 344 344 344 344 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 344 344
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01.10.2009 02. 10.2009 08. 10.2009 09. 10.2009 15. 10.2009 16. 10.2009 22. 10.2009 23. 10.2009 29. 10.2009 30. 10.2009 05.11.2009 06. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 19. 11.2009 20. 11.2009
150.1 139.4 135.0 145.0 154.0 151.3 125.1 147.3 136.1 145.2 144.0 149.2 142.3 142.0 146.4 128.3
51.2 52.3 47.3 42.2 54.2 51.6 52.3 44.5 53.2 49.7 54.4 51.5 45.5 46.0 47.2 36.3
26. 11.2009 27. 11.2009
6.3 6.2
6.4 6.0
6.2 6.2
9.0 9.0
9.0 9.0
9.0 9.0
157.9 154.0
59.6 49.9
344 344
No. of Observations Minimum Concentration Maximum Concentration Average 98th Percentile CPCB Standards
SO2 54 6.0 6.9 6.3 6.8 120
NOX 54 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 120
SPM 18 125.1 157.9 144.0 156.6 500
RPM 18 36.3 59.6 49.4 59.6 150
CO 18 344 458 401 458 5,000
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Water Monitoring
Location: Water sample collected from spring, village: Piyai, Post: Badwas, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Parameter Water Permissible Limit in absence of alternate source as per IS: 10500 <5 <5 25 unobjectionable unobjectionable -Agreeable Agreeable -<5 <5 10 7.4 6.5 8.5 -52.00 mg/l 300.00 mg/l 600 mg/l Desirable limit as per IS-10500 0.3 mg/l 250.0 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 500.00 mg/l 75.0 mg/l 30.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 0.1 mg/l 200 mg/l 45.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 200 mg/l 0.03 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1000 mg/l -2000.0 mg/l 200.0 mg/l 100.0 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 0.3 mg/l 400 mg/l 100 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 15 mg/l No relaxation 600 mg/l 0.2 mg/l Protocol
Colour, Hazen units Odor Taste Turbidity, NTU Ph Total Hardness as CaCO3 Total Iron as Fe Chloride as Cl Residual free Chlorine Total Dissolved solids Calcium as Ca Magnesium as Mg Copper as Cu Manganese as Mn Sulphate as SO4 Nitrate as NO3 Fluoride as F Zinc as Zn Chromium as Cr+6 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 Aluminum as Al
IS 3025 (Part 4):1983 IS 3025 (Part 5):1983 IS 3025 (Part 8):1984 IS 3025 (Part 10):1984 IS 3025 (Part 11):1984 IS 3025 (Part 21):1983 IS 3025 (Part 53):2003 IS 3025 (Part 32):1988 IS 3025 (Part 26):1986 IS 3025 (Part 16):1984 IS 3025 (Part 40):1991 IS 3025 (Part 46):1994 IS 3025 (Part 42):1992 35 of IS 3025 : 1964 IS 3025 (Part 24):1986 IS 3025 (Part 34):1988 23 of IS 3025 : 1964 IS 3025 (Part 34):1988 38 of IS 3025:1964 IS 3025 (Part 23) : 1986 31 of IS 3025 : 1964
0.01 mg/l 6.0 mg/l Nil 162.0 mg/l 11.2 mg/l 5.88 mg/l <0.05 mg/l <0.10 mg/l 8.49 mg/l 0.68 mg/l 0.20 mg/l <0.01 mg/l <0.01 mg/l 104.00 mg/l <0.03 mg/l
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Boron as B
<1.0 mg/l
1.0 mg/l
5.0 mg/l
29 of IS 3025 : 1964
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Time 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 23.00 24.00 01.00 02.00 03.00 04.00 05.00 Ld Ln Ldn
Noise Monitoring
Hiyona 48.5 51.2 47.6 51.2 53.2 50.4 52.0 54.5 56.1 48.9 48.2 49.5 48.8 49.9 47.6 45.2 44.2 42.5 42.1 42.5 43.2 40.5 43.5 45.0 51.0 43.1 51.8 Shalana 46.2 48.8 50.1 50.5 52.4 51.3 47.3 53.4 50.1 50.5 49.6 48.7 51.3 48.5 48.1 47.6 46.7 42.3 43.4 40.8 41.6 43.7 44.3 46.8 49.9 44.2 51.8 Satoon 51.2 52.1 54.2 50.3 56.5 52.7 51.8 56.3 54.8 59.5 54.7 52.1 53.7 50.5 49.6 48.2 49.7 46.8 47.2 46.3 46.0 43.5 45.8 49.6 53.9 47.3 55.4 Shilla 47.5 47.9 51.0 50.3 52.0 51.8 49.6 50.3 52.4 51.2 50.8 49.6 48.7 49.3 48.8 47.6 47.9 51.0 46.5 46.8 46.2 45.0 44.2 45.1 50.0 47.1 53.8 Thota (Jhakhal) 46.5 48.7 51.0 50.3 51.2 54.2 50.3 50.6 51.2 54.2 50.1 48.9 48.6 49.4 47.2 46.5 47.2 43.2 45.6 45.0 43.1 44.2 43.2 46.9 50.4 45.1 52.6
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Soil Monitoring
Location Parameters
Soil Sample Collected from the land near mine site, village: Hiyona Tehsil: Poanta Sahib, Distt.: Sirmor, HP
Soil Sample Collected from the land of Daulat Ram S/o Shri Khusi Ram, village: Shalana, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP
Soil Sample Collected from the lawn of PWD Guest House, village & Post : Satoon, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP
Color pH Conductivity (S/cm) Moisture (%) Chlorides as Cl (%) Sulphate as So4 (%) Total Carbonates (%) Total Organic Matter (%) Nitrogen as N (%) Phosphorus as P (%) Potassium as K (%) Zinc, Mg / Kg. Copper, Mg / Kg. Chromium, Mg / Kg. Cadmium, Mg / Kg. Nickel, Mg / Kg. Lead, Mg / Kg.
Dark Brown 7.8 215 6.7 0.001 0.0002 1.2 0.21 0.15 < 0.005 0.25 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
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Soil Sample Collected from the land of Jagdish Chand Chauhan s/o Shri Rati Chand Chauhan, village: Shilla, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Dark Brown 7.8 208 9.2 0.001 0.0002 0.8 0.39 0.19 < 0.005 0.97 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Soil Sample Collected from the land of Bhal Singh s/o Shri Udai Ram, village: Thota (Jhakhal), Post: Titiyana, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP
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Identification of Hazards
1.15.1 Fall of Sides & Roof Flatter slopes angles are adopted where occurrences of loose earth are encountered. Unmanageable heights are not created. Loose rocks are properly dressed. Nature and structure of the rocks are properly studied for their slips.
1.15.2 Storage and Use of Explosives Proper and safe storage of explosives. Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives. Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage.
1.15.3 Storage of oil and fuel Due care will be taken to avoid oil spillage. Storage will not be allowed beyond necessity.
1.15.3 Water Due care will be taken to provide retaining wall around the dumps. Proper drainage will be maintained to eliminate inundation of working pits during rains from run-off water.
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1.16 Environmental Management Plan

S.No. Parameter Aspects of Operation 1. Land Environment. Mining Land use of the mining area will change due to1. Pits (3.76 hectare) 2. Dump (0.42 hectare) 3. Top soil (0.03 hectare). Blasting Vibration, air over pressure The 3.76 ha excavated pit area will be reclaimed by spreading a layer of top soil and planted upon. Grass, shrubs and trees of local species will be planted over the reclaimed pits. The dump & top soil area will be planted. Drilling is proposed by 32 mm (dia.) size 1.5 m deep holes in minerals. Burden and spacing is proposed 0.75m and 1.2m respectively. Jack Hammer drilling will be used blasting. Blasting during low cloud cover will be avoided and controlled blasting will be followed to minimize the impacts on environment. 2. Air Environment Blasting Dust emission is generated as the Stemming length is kept optimum. material is blasted from the Proper use of explosives. benches. Delay blasting will be carried out. for secondary Potential impacts Mitigation measures
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Transportation
Movement of vehicles like dumper Effective water sprinklers on haul road and trucks, tankers, etc. will also plantation on either side of the haul roads will be done to reduce impact of haul road dust emission. Proper maintenance of vehicles with ,no
generate dust from the agitation of unpaved surface.
overloading to prevent . Truck to be covered with tarpaulins . Speed restrictions will be imposed on vehicles within the lease area. Drilling Blast holes are drilled into the Use of sharp bits will minimize the generation of overburden and the mined dust. mineral. In dry conditions, drilling Wet drilling will eliminate the dust raised during the operation may generate significant drilling operations. dust. Water will be used very judiciously during drilling.
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Haul
Road/ The
waste
rock and
mass release
is Effective water sprinklers on haul road and by plantation on either side of the haul roads.
Overburden handling
fragmented
blasting and loaded into haulage The wake effect of dust emissions will be avoided trucks by machines. will produce These by proper water sprinkling (3 KLD). operations emissions dust The period of time between applications of water will be systematically planned.
during
loading,
unloading and transportation of The plantation in the reclaimed area as well as on the material from the pit. the mined out pits will contain the dust to a large extent. 3. Water Environment Mining Domestic waste water The lowest ground level is 1084 MSL. The mine working will start from 1512 MSL and will be restricted to 1230 MSL at the end of life of mine. Ground water table will be not be encountered and hence, there will be no impact on water table. The sewage generated from the mine will be treated in a biological treatment unit and the treated waste water will be used for plantation. Noise 4. Environment Mobile Equipment Blasting The sources of noise contributing Maintenance of machinery: - Proper and regular to environment in this mine and surrounding area are mainly maintenance of machinery will be ensured to keep the noise generated at minimum. The vehicles
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Mechanization Transportation Excavation Drilling
running of vehicles, mechanical shovels, tractor-compressors,
operating will be maintained and provided with good silencers.
jack-hammer, blasting etc. The Vegetation: - Tree planting operations would level of mechanization is low and reduce noise considerably. It must, however, be none of these sources is ensured that the vegetation should be dense, and include native species of different height. Hearing Protection: - Equipment like earmuffs, ear plugs, etc. are commonly used devices for hearing protection. Average noise attenuation up to 32 dB (A) can be achieved using earmuffs. Jack-hammer drillers may use earmuffs. Blasting: - Blasting will be avoided in the morning and evening hour, on foggy days, at night time and at times of high wind velocity and low cloud cover. Delay blasting will be carried out. Drilling: - Drilling is carried out with the help of sharp drill bits. continuous. It will hardly have any impact. Noise at lower intensity at permissible levels is quite
acceptable and does not have any ill effects on human beings.
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5.
Biological Environment
Flora & Fauna
The
no No forest area is included in the lease area. The endangered/endemic species of area is devoid of any significant trees and flora and fauna in the lease area. provisions will be made not to cut down the existing The schedule I fauna is reported trees. area has in the existing area. Local and native species will be planted. About 112 plants will be planted every year @ 1000 trees/ hect. Impact on biodiversity will be insignificant.
Conservation plan of the same is enclosed. Biodiversity impacts 6. Socio-economic Environment CSR
and The impact on socio-economic Local people will be given employment depending development will be positive upon their skill. Development activities will be taken up in
Employment
consultation with local bodies. Education, safety and health campaigns will be carried out in nearby villages. Periodic medical examination / checking of workers will be carried out as per requirement under Mines Act, 1952. 7. Soil Environment Soil cover Top soil Soil wherever available will be scraped off and stored separately. It will be spread over the areas
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for plantation to provide green cover. The scraped off soil needs to be protected from erosion.
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Environmental Action Programme

To develop sustainable mining methodology Rs.2,00,000/-is invested in Environmental Action Plan as capital cost and Rs.1,00,000/- as recurring cost. S. No. Particulars Capital Cost (In Rs.) Existing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pollution Control Pollution Monitoring Occupational Health Green Belt Training awareness programme Total 1,20,000 2,00,000 55,000 1,00,000 and 90,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Proposed 1,00,000 30,000 20,000 30,000 20,000 Annual Recurring Cost (In Rs.) Existing 20,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 Proposed 40,000 30,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
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Conclusion
The success of Environmental Management Plan in an organization not only depends on deep involvement of its personnel at all levels but also on the creation of effective implementing organizational structure. The objectives are as under: To implement environmental control and protection measures. Subsequent environmental monitoring of the efficiency of various control measures; Plantation/ green belt development; Land restoration.
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K.ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT No: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ 2010-112
SECTION I INTRODUCTION
SECTION - I
S. No. PARTICULARS INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION & BACK GROUND OF THE APPLICANT REGULATORY COMPLIANCES LOCATION OF THE MINE INFRASTRUCTURE & BASIC AMENITIES MARKET POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT SCOPE OF STUDY PAGE NO. 1-23 2
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND OF THE APPLICANT
The lease area of Hiyona Limestone Mine is situated near village- Hiyona, tehsil- Poanta Sahib, district- Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh). The lease area of Hiyona Limestone Mine is 18.21 hectare. The lease was granted for mining of limestone in year 1963. The lease was renewed on 07/10/1993 for a period of 10 years. The lease has been renewed on 7/10/2003 for a period of 20 years. The Mining Plan was submitted under Rule 22 of MCR, 1960 for renewal of the lease area and the same was approved by IBM, Dehradun vide letter no. 614 (2)/ MP-B206/04-DDN dated 25.05.2005(ANNEXURE- II). The Mining plan was approved for production of about 45,000 tonnes of limestone per year. The leasee intends to increase the production from the mine to about 1,00,000 tonnes for the one year, and then ultimately to 1,80,000 TPA from 2013-14 onwards. Hence, The Modified Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan were approved under Rule 10 of MCDR, 1988 and 23(B) & (F) of MCDR, 1988 Indian Bureau of Mines, Dehradun vide letter no. 614(2)/MP-B206/04-DDN dated 10.11.09 (ANNEXURE- III ). The expected project cost of the mine is Rs. 5.0 Crore. The anticipated life of the mine is 25 years with average production of 1.8 lac TPA after 4-5 years. The proposed project is for mining of minerals. As per the EIA Notification 14th September2006 under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the mining of minerals with less than 50 hectare of mining lease is categorized as Category 1(a) - B projects. Interstate Boundary: - Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand lies at a distance of 9.0 km towards east from the existing mine; therefore, the project is screened as Category A. The applicant will voluntarily adopt environment friendly mining technology. The waste material will be sold to cement plant and other users. The applicant will adopt measures with a view to achieving the proposed environmental standards and to provide guidelines for pollution reduction, reuse and recycle resources as well as to reduce the fugitive emissions. The applicant proposes to plant 112 tress every year in their mining areas. For proper management of plantation works professionally, qualified personnel will be put in charge of Environment Control Measures.
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCES
The Mining Plan has been approved by IBM, Dehradun vide letter no. 614(2)/ MP-B-206/04-DDN dated 25.05.2005. Copy is enclosed as Annexure- II The modified mining plan including progressive mine closure plan has been approved by Indian Bureau of Mines, vide letter no. 614 (2)/MP-B/ 206/04 DDN dated 10.11.09 under MCDR, 1988. Copy is enclosed as Annexure - III Lessee has an authorized explosive magazine for 13.68 kg capacity having license no. HP-77/E, vide letter no. E/NC/HP/22/76 (E11538) dated 12.06.08, situated between grid 100-200N and 600-700E. An authenticated list of flora and fauna has been obtained from the Office of Regional Forest Officer, Renuka ji Kaffota (District Sirmour), Himachal Pradesh vide letter no. 72/kf/2007-2008 dated 07-08-2007. Copy is enclosed as Annexure IV. Terms of Reference has been issued from Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi vide their letter no. J-11015/ 447/ 2008-IA.II (M) dated 05.02.09. Copy is enclosed as Annexure- V. There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, National Monument, Reserved and Protected Forest within core zone of the area. There is no legal issue against the project in the court of law.
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LOCATION OF THE MINE

The mine is about 23 (radially) km from Poanta Sahib. The area is connected to Poanta Sahib by a metalled P.W.D. road and passes in east of the lease area at a distance of 0.4 km. This road is connected to mine site by mines haul road. The site falls on Survey of India toposheet No. 53-F/10. The geographical locations of the lease area are as under:Latitude (N): Longitude (E): 303513 to 303523 773911 to 773843.
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1.4.1
INFRASTRUCTURE & BASIC AMENITIES

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION The nearest railway station is Jagadhri, which is 70 km towards SW direction from the mine site.
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1.4.2
NEAREST AIRPORT The nearest Airport is at Dehradun, which is at a distance of 50 km towards SE from the mine site.
1.4.3
NEAREST HIGHWAY The nearest highway is NH-72, connecting Chandigarh-Haridwar 16 km towards SE, and NH-123 connecting Herbetpur-Chuharpur 17 km towards SW from the mine site.
1.4.4
POWER No electricity is available at mine site. The project proponent will also have install one D.G set of capacity 10 kVA in case of emergency/ power failure. Power supply is available surrounding the lease area.
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AMENITIES a) Communication: - Telephone facility is available in every village outside the lease area. There is one post office at Sataun. b) Nearest Police Station: - The nearest police station is Raj Ban, which is 4.5 km towards South from the mine site. c) Nearest Hospital: - The nearest Central Government Dispensary is at Sataun, which is about 3.2 (radially) km towards South from the mine site. There are two private doctors at Sataun. There is one State Government dispensary at Kamraoo also. d) Bank: - There are three banks at Sataun, which is about 3.2 km (radially) from the mine site. e) School: - There is one primary school situated north side of lease area at a distance of about 1 km. At village Barbas one primary school is there. One senior secondary college and two primary school are there at Sataun.
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NEAREST SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND About 5.0 KLD of water will be used for plantation, 3 KLD for dust suppression and 7 KLD for domestic purposes. The water demand will be met from near by springs. The water quality is potable in nature. This does not call for NOC form CGWA as the area is safe zone and the stage of ground water development is 18%.
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Daily Water Demand 15 KLD
Domestic 7 KLD
Consumption 1.8 KLD
Dust Suppression 3 KLD
Plantation 5 KLD
STP 5.2 KLD Losses 0.52 KLD
Discharge 4.68 KLD After implementation of EMP, 4.68 KLD water will be used in plantation and dust suppression.
1.4.7
LAND USE The lease hold area comprises of 12.36 hectare of grazing land and 5.85 hectare waste land. The lease area is free from any forest land. The surface plan showing the land use of the lease area is enclosed as Annexure VI.
1.4.8
NEAREST FOREST/ WILDLIFE SANCTUARY/ BIOSPHERE Various reserved forests are situated within the study area are as under:Shilla R.F 4.70 km towards North. Khajuri R.F. 8.0 km towards North-East. Balkoti R.F. 8.5 km towards North-East. Sakahuli R.F. 5.75 km towards North-west. Kathwar R.F. 8.0 km towards west. Chandni R.F. 8.9 km towards west. Kather R.F. 6.75 km towards west. Manal R.F. 2.9 km towards south- west.
Kandon R.F. 5.07 km towards south- west. Chhichheti R.F. - 7.2 km towards south- west. Malgi R.F. - 4.2 km towards south. Khara R.F. - 7.67 km towards south. Gorakhpur R.F. 7.52 km towards south. Raj Ban R.F. - 5.6 km towards south. Janjli R.F. - 3.86 km towards south. Nigali R.F. - 4.75 km towards south-east. Pobhar R.F. - 8.89 km towards north-east. Kandela R.F. 7.5 km towards south-east. There is no wildlife sanctuary within the radius of 10 km from the mine site.
1.4.9
PUBLIC BUILDING PLACES AND MONUMENTS No public building places and monuments are situated within the lease as well as in the study area. All the details are given in map showing study area.
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MARKET POTENTIAL
The sorted mineral will be sold to sugar mills, glass factory and hydrated lime producers. The lower grade and under-sized limestone is supplied to cement plants. The specifications of limestone for supply to sugar mill, glass industry and cement plants are as follows.
S.No. Oxides
Desired grade for sugar mill & glass industry
Desired grade for cement industry 42% 4% maximum <2% -
1 2 3 4 5
CaO FeO Sio2 MgO Size
52-53% 0.3%(max) 0.1-0.3% 2-4 >/=50mm
Local traders also purchase and supply to various industries, some of the traders/consumers are: Shiva Mines & Minerals Vikas Traders
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Jain Trading Company K.K.Kalcium Powder & Minerals Sharma Trading Co Sharma Industries Ajay Minerals Petty Retail Traders (Local & Inter state).
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Enkay Enviro Services (EES) was assigned the job of making of rapid REIA/ EMP report of Hiyona Limestone Mine of Mr. K.K. Anand based on the TOR issued by the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoE&F), New Delhi, vide their letter no. J-11015/ 447/ 2008-IA.II (M) dated 05.02.09. An area of 10 km radius with mine as center was considered for study of baseline data. The baseline data was collected in line with MoE&F guideline issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests. The data collection involves ambient air quality, noise, soil, meteorology, water status, vegetation, drainage land use, socioeconomic structure of the study area, existing flora, fauna, along with the physiographical status and meteorological conditions of the study area. The current report is based on the mining technique, air emissions, wastewater generation and discharge and solid waste management. It also highlights the storage and safety measures adopted for handling of explosive. Effective plans to mitigate the adverse impacts and suggestive pollution control measures along with Environmental Management Plan have also been summarized. The defined study period was October09 and Novemeber09.
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SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoE&F) for mining projects considered the project during its meeting held on 17-19th December 2008. Based on the information contained in the documents submitted and the presentation, the MoE&F prescribed the Terms of Reference (TOR). The points raised in the TOR issued by the MoE&F, New Delhi are attended as under:-
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TOR Ref. i
TOR Detail
Implementation/Plan
Year wise production details since 1994 The year wise production details since 1994 onwards and clearly stating the highest onwards are as under: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 S. No. Year Production (TPA) 1. 1994-95 30,297.600 2. 1995-96 36,247.800 3. 1996-97 43,759.900 4. 1997-98 32,794.830 5. 1998-99 24,560.000 6. 1999-2000 30,835.800 7. 2000-01 30,214.750 8. 2001-02 49,232.000 9. 2002-03 51,082.470 10. 2003-04 71,980.500 11. 2004-05 71,584.600 12. 2005-06 72,568.100 13. 2006-07 79,417.100 14. 2007-08 1,10,395.200 15. 2008-09 93,741.900 The highest production achieved in 2007-08. Therefore the modification in the approved Mining plan has been proposed to increase the production of Limestone (1, 80,000 TPA) and measures for ensuring safe, scientific mining and for protection of environment.
Notification, 1994 coming into force w.r.t. the higher production achieved prior to 1994.
ii
All documents including approved mine All documents including approved Mine Plan, EIA plan, EIA and public hearing should be and public hearing are compatible with one compatible with one another in terms of the another in terms of the production levels, waste production levels, waste generation and its generation and its management and mining management and mining technology. technology.
iii
The study area will comprise of 10 km zone The study area including 10 km zone from the around the mine lease area from lease periphery of the mining lease is enclosed as periphery and the data contained in the EIA Annexure VII. such as waste generation etc. should be for the life of mine/ lease period.
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iv.
Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park,
The land use of the study area showing forest, agriculture, grazing land is given in this report Section IV, Sub Section 4.2.3 LAND USE Irrigated Area Un-irrigated Area Cultivable Waste Land Area Not Available for Cultivation Forest Land Pasture Land Total Area % 28.38 31.66 12.61 13.86 02.59 10.90 100.00
migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features.
There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, migratory routes of fauna and National Monument within 10 km periphery of the lease area (Annexure- VIII). Human settlements are far away from the mining blocks. v. Land use plan of the mine lease area Land use plan of the mine lease area in preshould be prepared to encompass preoperational, operational, operational and operational and post-operational
post phases are as under:-
operational phases. S. No . 1. 2. 3. Particulars Present land use (ha.) 2.0 0.39 1.4 At the end of 5th year (ha.) 2.6 0.45 1.7 Conceptual (at the end of life of mine-ha.) 3.76 0.42 2.59 Post-Operational (after closure of mine- ha.) Plantation Plantation 2.59 (Public use)
4. 5. 6. 7.
vi
The
Mining Pits Dumps Infrastructure including Road, Office/ labour, hutments etc. Top soil stack Plantation Village Houses Un-worked area to be explored or left unworked Total study on ground
0.03 1.4 1.0 11.99
0.03 1.9 1.0 10.53
0.03 2.432 1.0 7.978
Plantation 6.642 1.0 (Public use) 7.978
18.21 18.21 18.21 18.21 vibration Ground vibration studies/ measurements and
measurement and information about peak information about peak particle velocity will be particle velocity likely to be generated. It carried out after one year from the commencement
may be kept in view that non-electric of mining activities (Guideline of Indian Bureau of blasting is only to be adopted. Mines for preparation of Mining Plan). Nonel blasting non electric is proposed. Vii Slope stability study should be carried out The mining will be carried out from top 1518 MSL and results furnished. to bottom 1430 MSL. Benches will be maintained at 6m height. The minimum width of benches will be 6m and slope at the face will be 75 to 80. The slope of the mine will be kept at around 45. viii Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, There is no National Park, Sanctuary, Biosphere Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Reserves, Wild life Corridor, Tiger/ Elephant Tiger/ Elephant reserves (existing as well Reserve within 10 km radius of the mining lease as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the area. mine lease should be clearly indicated. A A location map duly authenticated by competent location map duly authenticated by Chief authority will be obtained. Wildlife Warden should be provided in this regard. 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. ix A detailed biological study for the study A detailed study of flora and fauna has been area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km carried out and the outcome is given in REIA/ EMP radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] Report at section- IV, sub-section- 4.9 shall be carried out. Details of flora and An authenticated list of flora and fauna has been fauna, duly authenticated, separately for obtained from the Office of Regional Forest Officer, core and buffer zone should be furnished Renuka ji, Kaffota (District Sirmour), Himachal based on field survey clearly indicating the Pradesh vide letter no. 72/kf/2007-08 dated 78Schedule of the fauna present. In case of 2007. any schedule-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary should plan be for their in
conservation
prepared
consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details furnished.
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Necessary
allocation
of
funds
for
implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost. x Impact of change of land use particularly The lease area consists of 12.36 hect. Grazing agriculture land and gaucher land, if any. land and 5.85 hect. waste land. The mining activity will be carried out only in 3.76 hectare, which is not falling in gaucher/ grazing and agriculture land. Hence, the impact on grazing land will be insignificant. xi R&R plan/ compensation details for the There will be no resettlement or rehabilitation project affected people. While preparing the involved in the project area, hence compensation R&R plan, the National Rehabilitation & details are not applicable. Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. xii Collection of one season (non-monsoon) The base line data of one season and site specific primary baseline data on ambient air meteorological data are given in this report in quality, water quality, noise level, soil and Section IV. flora and fauna. data Site should Specific IMD Data 4.4.3 also be Ambient Air Qualtity 4.6.1
meteorological
collected. The location of the monitoring Water Environment 4.8.1 stations should be justified. Date wise Noise Environment,- 4.7.1 collected baseline AAQ data should form Land Environment -4.9.1 part of EIA and EMP Report. Biological Environment 4.9 Justification The monitoring of environmental parameter is targeted towards validating the assumptions (120) in impact identification the and prediction of and
demonstrating
effectiveness
mitigation
measures. The sampling locations have been considered in line with pre-dominating wind direction, habituation.
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Air quality modeling should be carried out The EMP report prepared shows the detailed for prediction of impact of the project on the description of the impact on the AAQM. The same air quality of the area. It should be also take has been detailed in Section-IV. into account the impact of movement of Air quality monitoring has been carried out. In vehicles for transportation of mineral. The order to predict the particulate emissions, Fugitive details of the model used and input Dust Model was used to predict changes in air parameters used for modeling should be quality i.e., maximum ground level concentration provided. The air quality contours may be (GLCs) of SPM, NOx and SO2, due to the proposed shown on a location map clearly indicating mining activity. The inputs required for the model the location of the site, location of sensitive are:receptors, if any and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map. Hourly meteorological data Source data Receptor data Programme Control Parameters
The GLCs were predicted for the scenario, with EMP (75% of pollution control). The wind roses showing predominant wind
direction has been indicated on the map. xiv The water requirement for the project, its The daily water demand will be 15 KLD, out of availability and source to be furnished. A which 7 KLD is required for domestic purpose, 5 detailed water balance should also be KLD for plantation and 3.0 KLD for dust
provided. Fresh water requirement for the suppression. The water demand will be met from project should also be indicated. nearby springs. The water quality is potable in nature. The water balance diagram is furnished below:-
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Daily water demand 15 KLD
Domestic 7 KLD
Plantation 5.0 KLD
Sewage Treatment plant 5.2 KLD
Losses 0.52 KLD
Discharge 4.68 KLD xv. Necessary clearance from the competent The daily water demand will be 15.0 KLD, which authority for drawl of requisite quantity of will be met from nearby spring. Hence, necessary water for the project should be provided. clearance from the competent authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the project is not required. xvi Details of water conservation measures There are various means of water conservation proposed to be adopted in the project. being adopted. There will be provision of collecting rain water in the mining pits in a sump at the lowest part of the pit and will be used judiciously for plantation/ dust suppression. xvii Impact of the project on the water quality Surface water both surface and ground water should be The water demand of the project will be met from assessed and necessary safeguard the spring. Spring is located on north side which
measures, if any required should be rising point from the ground level above 1518 m provided. and there will be no discharge of water into the surface water body from the project.
Ground water There will be no abstraction of ground water. The domestic waste water will be treated and
disinfected prior to use for plantation. The water table in the area is fluctuation to about 5 m. xviii Based on actual monitored data, it may The present level of working is 1518 MSL, and in clearly be shown whether working will the conceptual phase the working depth will be at intersect ground water, a detailed hydro 1296 MSL. The difference between the working geological study should be undertaken and levels from top to bottom is 227m. The lowest report furnished. contour level in that area is 1080 MSL and the water table will be below the general ground level. xix Details of first order stream, if any passing There is a spring outside the lease area towards through the lease area and modification/ north from mine site and no modification/ diversion diversion proposed, if any and the impact of will be proposed. the same on the hydrology should be brought out. Detailed study on the surface hydrology should also be carried out and a report furnished. xx. Details of rain water harvesting proposed, if The rain water collected in the pits after spell of any, in the project to be provided. rain will be used for plantation and dust
suppression. xxi Information on site elevation, working The present level of working is 1518 MSL, and in
depth, ground water table should be the conceptual phase the working depth will be at provided both in AMSL and bgl. A 1296 MSL. The difference between the working
schematic diagram may also be provided levels from top to bottom is 227m. The lowest for the same. contour level in that area is 1080 MSL and the water table will be below the general ground level. The western boundary lies at an elevation of 1520 MSL and the area slopes down towards east to 1080 MSL near the eastern boundary. The existing working depths are 1487 MRL. Hence water table will not be intersecting at any stage of working. xxii Quantity of solid waste generation to be Solid Waste Generation estimated and details for its disposal and At the end of life of mine, about 4.0 lac tonnes of
management
is
provided.
Details
of waste, including about 3.5 lac tonnes of low grade
backfilling proposed, if any, should also be limestone and 0.5 lac tonnes of mixture of phyllite given. It may be clearly indicated that out of and low grade limestone will be generated. Out of the total waste generation during the mine which, 0.5 lac tonnes will be dumped between life, the quantity to be backfilled and the 1296 MSL to 1272 MSL located between grid line quantity to be disposed off in the form of 418m E to 488 m E and 30m N to 97m N (covering external dump (number of dumps, their an area of 0.42 hectare). height, terraces etc.) Dumps At present only two waste dumps exist near the lease over shale phyllite. These dumps are 70m long, 25 to 50m wide and up to 3m high and 35m long, 15-20m in 2-3m high. The waste rock over the outcrops were removed and stacked at this dumping yard. The over all slope of the dump will be 28. Management The construction and maintenance of approach haul road to each bench will entail working of hanging wall, red shale and phyllite. It is estimated that about 200 m approach road will be
constructed to provide approach to each bench. The road will be 5-6m wide and average cutting may be about 1m, hence a total of about 1,200 m3 of waste will be generated, some quantity of which will be used for filling ditches on the road and remaining will be used for construction of parapet wall, check-dams and retaining walls. xxiii The reclamation plan, post mine land use The reclamation plan, post mine land use and and progressive greenbelt development progressive plantation development plan in tabular plan shall be prepared in tabular form form is given below :(prescribed format) and submitted.
S.No. 1 2. 3. Land use category Pits converted to water body Pits rehabilitated by plantation Dumping area At the end of 5th Year 6th year to the end of life of mine In post operational phase 3.76 0.42
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4.
Soil stack
0.03
POST MINING LAND USE OF CORE ZONE WITH ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Description Plantation Pits Dumping area Roads, Office/ labour hutments Soil stack Plantation Village houses Un-worked area to be explored or left un-worked Total 3.76 0.42 -0.03 2.432 --Land use (Ha.) Water Public Undisturbed body use -------2.59 ------1.0 ----7.978 Total 3.76 0.42 2.59 0.03 2.432 1.0 7.978
6.642
--
3.59
7.978
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STAGE WISE CUMULATIVE PLANTATION Year Unworked area green belt (1) Area (Ha) Existing I II III IV V From VI year to End of life of mine Total 1.3 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.572 No. of Trees 1300 112 112 112 112 112 572 Peripheral (2) Area (Ha) No. of Trees Worked out pit (s) (3) Area (Ha) 3.76 No. of Trees 3760 Dumping area (4) Area (Ha) 0.45 No. of Trees 450 Road (s) Total
Area (Ha) -
No. of Trees -
Area (Ha) 1.3 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 4.782
No. of Trees 1300 112 112 112 112 112 4782
2.432
2432
3.76
3760
0.45
450
6.642
6642
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Impact on local transport infrastructure due About 1,80,000 tonnes/year of limestone will be to the project. Projected increase in truck dispatched. Daily dispatch will be 600 tonnes, traffic as a result of the project in the requiring 60 trucks having capacity of 10 tonnes. present road network (including those Thus, every hour 2 to 3 trucks will be dispatched. outside the project area) and whether it is The area is connected to satuan by a metalled capable of handling the increased load. PWD road at the foot of the hill. This road is Arrangement for improving the connected to mine site by mine road. At present
infrastructure, if contemplated including this road is 8 m wide. action to be taken by other agencies such The National Highway No. 72 is a 6 lane highway
as State Government, if any should be on which 600 vehicles/ day ply regularly. The covered. incremental traffic load due to the existing mining will be about 60 trucks per day (about 1% increase).The outside infrastructure is adequate to cater the marginal increase. Apart from these, there will be heavy internal movement of vehicles with in the lease area as well. The width of existing road is 6 m and the same will be increased to 10 m. xxv Details of the infrastructure facilities to be Infrastructure facilities to be provided for the mine provided for the mine workers. workers are as under:i. Shelter/ rest room
ii. Separate facility for women and male workers iii. Medical first aid room iv. Training center v. Canteen facilities. xxvi Conceptual post mine land use and Conceptual post mine land use
S. No. Land use category In post operational phase 3.76 0.42 0.03
reclamation and rehabilitation of mined out area (with plans and with adequate number of sections).
1 2. 3. 4.
Pits Converted to water body Pits rehabilitated by plantation Dumping area Soil stack
Reclamation and rehabilitation The waste material such as shale, phyllite, red shale will be sold to cement plant and other users. The plans and section showing progressive reclamation and rehabilitation is enclosed as Annexure-IX. xxvii Phase-wise plan of greenbelt development, Phase wise plan for plantation is given below:plantation and compensatory afforestation clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done should be given.
STAGE WISE CUMULATIVE PLANTATION
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Year
Unworked area green belt (1) Area (Ha) No. of Trees 1300 112 112 112 112 112 572
Peripheral (2) Area (Ha) No. of Trees -
Worked out pit (s) (3) Area (Ha) 3.76 No. of Trees 3760
Dumping area (4) Area (Ha) 0.45 No. of Trees 450
Road (s)
Total
Area (Ha) -
No. of Trees -
Area (Ha) 1.3 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 4.782
No. of Trees 1300 112 112 112 112 112 4782
Existing I II III IV V From year End life mine Total VI to of of
1.3 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.572
2.432
2,432
3.76
3,760
0.45
450
6.642
6,642
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Occupational health impact of the project. All safety measures prescribed under mining laws Details of pre-placement schedules medical will be followed strictly. All workers will be be medically examined in pre placement phase. Periodical medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955- will be done every 5 years. The persons working in dusty environment near drill, shovels, dumping yards and crushers will be examined every year as per the DGMS circular No. 01 of 21.01.2010. Medical examination will be as per the medical fitness prescribed under Form P and P1 of the Mines Rule 1955, amended by Mines
examination
should
incorporated in the EMP.
(amendment) Rules, 1989. xxix Measures of socio-economic influence to Socio- Economic Activities (Proposed) the local community proposed to be The project will have positive impact on the socio-
provided by project proponent. As far as economy environment as under : possible, quantitative dimension to be given. The mining activity will provide employment (round the year) to local people and increase economic status of the area. Free Medical camp will be organized for the villagers. Applicant will cooperate with the Government for the development of the area, nearby schools and basic amenities. It will provide revenue to State and Central
Government. The project will contribute, though in a small measures, in bridging the gap between the supply and the demand of mineral in the State and the region. xxx Detailed Environmental Management Plan Detailed Environmental Management Plan is given to mitigate the environmental impacts in this report of SectionX.
which, should inter-alia also include the Impact due to Change of land use impact due to change of land use, due to There will be change in the land use of the lease loss of agricultural land and grazing land, if area. The lease area of 18.21 ha, is subjected to any, besides other impacts of the project. permanent change. At the end of life of mine the excavated area (3.76 ha) will be reclaimed for grazing by native plantation. Dumping yard area (0.42 ha) and soil stack (0.03 ha) area will also be rehabilitated by reclamation and plantation. Thus, the change in the land use will be localized and confined within the lease area. Impact due to loss of agricultural land and grazing land The lease area consists of 12.36 hect. Grazing land and 5.85 hect. waste land. The mining activity will be carried out only in 3.76 hectare, which is not falling in gaucher/ grazing and agriculture land. Hence, the impact on grazing land will be insignificant. xxxi Public hearing points raised and --
commitment of the project proponent on the same along with time bound action plan to implement the same. xxxii Any litigation pending against the project No, there is no litigation pending against the and/ or any direction/ order passed by any project and/ or any direction/ order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, court of law against the project details thereof.
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xxxiii
The cost of the project (capital cost and The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring recurring cost) as well as the cost towards cost) as well as the cost towards implementation of implementation of EMP should clearly be EMP are as under:spelt out. S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pollution Control Pollution Monitoring Occupational health Green Belt Training programme Total 1,20,000 55,000 and awareness Particulars Capital cost (Proposed) 90,000 -10,000 10,000 10,000 Annual Recurring Cost (Proposed) 20,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 10,000
Besides the above, the below mentioned general points will also have to be followed:a. All documents to be properly referenced All documents have been properly referenced with with index, page numbers and continuous index, page numbering. b. page numbers and continuous page
numbering.
Where data are presented in the report The data has been incorporated in the report especially in tables, the period in which the especially in table, the period in which the data data were collected and the sources should was be indicated. collected and the source has been
incorporated. documents provided in a English translation of Hindi Summary and have
c.
Where
the
language other than English, an English been incorporated in the report. translation should be provided. d. The questionnaire for environmental The questionnaire for environmental appraisal of
appraisal of mining projects as devised mining projects as devised earlier by the Ministry earlier by the Ministry shall also be filled has been enclosed as Annexure-X. and submitted. e. Approved Mine Plan along with copy of the The Modified Mining Plan along with copy of the approval letter for the proposed capacity. approval letter for the proposed capacity was enclosed. f. i. The EIA report should also include Surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features, drainage and
Enclosed as Annexure VI.
mining area ii. Geological maps and sections Surface Geological Plan is enclosed as Annexure XI. Surface geological Sections are enclosed as Annexure XII. iii. Sections of the mine pit and external Enclosed as Annexure IX. dumps, if any, clearly showing the land features of the adjoining area. g. 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 environmental clearance in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the EIA Notification, 2006.
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/PH/2010-112
SECTION II GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION
SECTION - II
S. No.
SECTION - II PROJECT DESCRIPTION GEOLOGY
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2.1 2.2 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.4 2.5
TOPOGRAPHY REGIONAL GEOLOGY GEOLOGICAL AND RECOVERABLE RESERVES PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOAPSTONE CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOAPSTONE PRODUCATION RECORD PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN MINE IS FULLY DEVELOPED EXPECTED LIFE OF MINE EXPLORATION ALREADY CARRIED OUT IN THE AREA EXPLORATION PROPOSED TO BE CARRIED OUT IN THE APPROVED MINING PLAN
2 2 4 5 6 6 7
2.6 2.6.1
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GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION

2.1 TOPOGRAPHY
The area is marked in the center by a series of steep hillocks. This area forms a part of the difficult hilly terrain lying between Dehradun and Shimla. The general slope of the hillocks is towards east. The highest point recorded is towards the western side of lease boundary between boundary pillar A and B and it is about 1520 MSL and the lowest point of 1080 MSL is recorded near boundary pillar C. The western part of lease area comprises of two hillocks with steep slope towards center, which forms a valley. The eastern part of lease area is gradually sloping towards east. A dry khalla flows in valley in southeast direction and it changes its direction of flow towards eastern side. The hill slopes are generally covered with soil with a thick growth of seasonal grass. The near-by villages is Hiyona, Pyal, Chandnu, Barwas and Sainal .
2.2
GENERAL GEOLOGY
The deposit of the limestone of Sirmour district belongs to Infra Krol and Krol Series of Permo-Carboniferous Age. The Krol formation is underlain by Mandhali, Chandpur, Nagthat, Blaini and Infra krol formation.Tal formation lies over the Krol formation. Auden subdivided the Krol formation into six litho-stratigraphic units as shown below:Krol E Krol D Krol C Krol B Krol A Limestone,dolomites,sporadic shale Cherty limestone, shale, sporadic conglomerate Sulphurous limestone Shale, sporadic cherty limestone Calcitutite, limestone and shale.
In the tons valley area Auden re-designated the Krol formation as Lower Krol, red shale and upper Krol. The rocks are thrown into a syncline having E-W axis. The tectonic set up is marked by two northward dipping major thrusts, the nahan thrust between Nahan and Subathus and the krol thrust between Mandhali/Blaini/Infro krol and Subathus.
LOCAL GEOLOGY:The geology of lease hold area has been studied on the basis of available exposures during mine working and road cuttings etc.The general strike of the limestone is NNESSW and dipping at 45 to 70 towards NNW. The following sequence of formations which belong to the Krol series of permoENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES II-2
carboniferous age has been observed. Shale phyllite. Red Shale Chemical/ high grade limestone. Low Grade Limestone. Re-cemented limestone breccias.
(a) Succession of rocks:(i) Recemented Limestone Breccias In the eastern part of the lease area, there is a 5-6 m thick cover of recemented limestone breccias. In this zone limestone and dolomite pieces of assorted size are cemented in calcareous ground mass. It is not possible to ascertain the incidence and quality of limestone below the brecciated zone. This breccia is of penucaontemporeneous type. This type of the upper krol (krol D). (ii) Chemical Grade Limestone It occurs in the western part of the lease area and extends from lease boundary AB to near boundary Pillar D. It is dark grey to black in colour and is massive and well banded. It is slightly crystalline in nature. (iii) Low-grade Limestone Low-grade limestone formation extends from boundary pillar B to eastern words along southern lease boundary area and represents the upper krol (Krol C and Krol D). This is the youngest formation of limestone exposed in lease area. It is 01 poorer grade. Its colour is light grey. It is soft and weathered on surface. It is crushed and has thin intercalation of dark grey to black limestone and also phyllites at places. (iv) Red Shale The formation of red shale is overlying the shale phyllite formation. It is easily Middle limestone is most probable representing the part of
distinguishable due to its cherry to purple red colour. Red shale comes under the krol of Krol series. This red shale formation though of al limited thickness
serves as a
marker horizon in the regional geology of this reason. In this area, Its continuation has been traced for the entire length running from N.W. corner to N.E. corner. It is soft, light, thinly
laminated and crumpled. Its thickness varies due to internal puckering. It is highly weathered and generally covered under its own debris. (iv) Shale Phyllite (calcareous) The shale phyllite belongs to Infra Krol series and it occcurs along the northern lease
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boundary A.D. There are intercalations of harder bands of Shales and phyllites and soft, thinly bedded and clayey shales within zone. The thinly bedded and clayey shale formation is highly crumpled and soft. These shales and phyllites range from light clayey white, cream, dirty yellow to light grey in colour. There are intercalations of thin impure, light grayish white, mostly massive dolomitic limestone within the above formation. These are comparatively harder and heavier than the shale and phyllites and are weathered near the surface. Control of Mineralization;Mineralization is confined between the footwall Phyllites and hanging wall red shale. Effect of Weathering;Weathering is marked in shale phyllite (calcareous) and red shale formations. It is also noticed in low-grade limestone. Structure The general strike direction of formation is varying from N-S to NNE-SSW. Angle of dip of the formations are steeper, generally the angle of dip is above 450 towards NW. The limestone beds dip is more than 700 where as red shale and shale phyllite dip at comparatively lower angles ranging from 300 to 700. The formations exposed in the area are representing a limb of an overturned anticline. There are minor folds, which influence the limestone and other formations also. There are minor folds, which influence the limestone and other formations also. This indicates that the major limb itself is further folded into small synclines and anticlines. These plunges are steeper in the western part of the area. In central part of the area opposite plunges have also been recorder, indicating a cross fault in this part. In the eastern part of the area plunges are towards NNE their angles ranging from 200 to 150. These are small local folds influencing the formations for shallow depth.
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GEOLOGIAL AND RECOVERABLE RESERVES

In the approved Mining Plan the geological and recoverable reserves were calculated by x-section area method. The x-sections were drawn at an interval of 100m and reserves are categorizes as under:Proved category up to 1190 MSL. Probable category - up to 1180 MSL. Possible category - up to 1170 MSL
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Geological Reserves (in tonnes) As per approved Mining Plan (As on 31.03.2005)
Category/ Grade Chemical grade Low grade Recemented grade Total 4,01,03,156 29,11,375 31,76,500 4,61,91,031 Proved 1,31,56,250 2,65,44,406 4,02,500 Probable 5,19,500 21,85,625 2,06,250 Possible 5,89,625 23,44,375 2,42,500 Total 1,42,74,375 3,10,74,406 8,51,250
Recoverable Reserves (in tonnes) As on 31.03.09

Category/ Grade Chemical grade Low grade Re-cemented grade Total 3,52,82,240 25,78,987 28,10,349 1,17,25,000 5,23,96,576 Proved 1,11,10,525 2,38,89,965 2,81,750 Probable 4,67,550 19,67,062 1,44,375 Possible 5,30,662 21,09,937 1,69,750 Resources 66,15,000 31,50,000 19,60,000 Total 1,87,23,737 3,11,16,964 25,55,875
Classification of Reserves as per UNFC (In tonnes) Reserves UNFC Code Proved Probable Total 111 122 -Chemical grade 1,11,10,525 4,67,550 1,15,78,075 2,38,89,965 19,67,062 2,58,57,027 Low grade Re-cemented grade 2,81,750 1,44,375 4,26,125 3,52,82,240 25,78,987 3,78,61,227 Total
2.3.1 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Physically, limestone are quite impervious, hard, compact, fine to very fine grained calcareous rocks of sedimentary nature. Hardness Density Compressive strength Water Absorption Porosity Weather 3 to 4 on Mohs scale 2.5 kg/ cm3 60-170 N/mm2 Less than 1%. Quite low Resistant
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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES S. No. Name of Limestone CaO % MgO % CaCO3% SiO3%
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Chemical Grade limestone Cement grade limestone Recemented limestone
52.58 49.62 47.62
2.64 4.91 6.67
93.84 88.99 84.99
0.12 0.13 0.3
Limestone available in the area is found suitable for sugar mills, chemical industry, cement manufacture and lime industry. Sugar mills generally need limestone of the following specifications. CaCo3 SiO2 MgO Physical 92 % minimum 1.5 % maximum 2.0 % + 50 mm.
Specification of limestone for cement plants are CaCO3 Physical 85 % minimum + 6 mm 50 mm.
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PRODUCTION RECORD
S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Year 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Production (MT) 30,297.600 36,247.800 43,759.900 32,794.830 24,560.000 30,835.800 30,214.750 49,232.000 51,082.470 71,980.500 71,584.600 72568.100 79417.100 110395.200 93741.900
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PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN MINE IS FULLY DEVELOPED AND EXPECTED LIFE OF THE MINE
The mine has following reserves and resources:Proved 3, 52, 82,240 tonnes. Probable 25, 78,987 tonnes. Total reserves 3, 78, 61,227 tonnes.
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Resources Possible/ Inferred 28, 10,349 tonnes Rec. resources 1, 17, 25,000 tonnes Total 1, 45, 35,349 tonnes
Mineable reserve was estimated for open cast manual mining for overall slope of 37 to the tune of 24.76 lac tonnes out of which about 3.70 lac tonnes has been excavated. With progressive increase in production to 1.8 lac tonnes per annum after 4-5 years, the Mineable reserves will be expected to last for about 13 years. The revision of Mineable reserves will be done for overall slope of 42 to 45 for mechanized mining in the scheme of Mining and the Mineable reserve is expected to increase to about 40.0 lac tonnes up to 1284 MSL. With anticipated increase in production to about 1.8 lac TPA, after 4-5 years, the life of mine by open cast method is expected to be about 25 years.
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EXPLORATION ALREADY CARRIED OUT IN THE AREA

In the year 1973 Technical Consultancy Cell of IBM carried out geological assessment of limestone deposit in the area. Geological Plan was prepared on 1:1000 scale with contour level of 6.0 m. A number of road cuttings and old workings and present working in the western part of the lease area provide useful information on the nature of the mineral deposit.
2.6.1 EXPLORATION PROPOSED TO BE CARRIED OUT IN THE APPROVED MINING PLAN

Prospecting pit/ trench no. P-1 PT-1 2m x 2m x 3m 6m x 2m x 2m Between 1176 & 1170 MSL Between 1170& 1164 MSL Size of the pit in m Location
These are now proposed to be made during the year 2009-2010 at the following places:Pit (P-1) Trench (PT-1) N211: E670 N234: E704
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S. No. SECTION -III MINING 3.1 3.1.1 INTRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT WORK PROPOSED IN THE APPROVED MINING PLAN IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT WORK PROPOSED IN THE APPROVED MINING PLAN OPEN CAST MINING SALIENT FEATURES OF MINING METHOD EXTENT OF MECHANISATION DRILLING LOADING BLASTING YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN LAND USE 2 3 1-11
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3.2 3.2.1 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9
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3.1 INTRODUCTION
The lease area is located in hilly terrain and is 728 m long in EW direction and about 200 m (western boundary) to 300.30m (eastern boundary) wide in N-S direction. The western boundary lies at an elevation of 1520 MSL and the area slopes down towards east to 1080 MSL near the eastern boundary. The existing working is located in the SW part of the lease area between N-S grid lines 00 to 300m and E-W grid lines 00 to 100m. The exploitation of the limestone was started since the year 1963 from top most bench at an RL of 1512 mRL and benches were formed at the lower levels. The mining will be carried out by semi-mechanized opencast method of mining. The bench height has been kept 6.0 m with bench inclination of 70 from horizontal line whereas the width of the bench will be maintained at more than the height of the bench.
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3.2.1
OPEN CAST MINING

SALIENT FEATURES OF MODE OF WORKING The mode of working will be carried out by open-cast semi-mechanized method. The mining will be done from top to bottom. The width of the benches will be reduced to 6.0 m to be worked in 4 lifts/ sub-benches, each of 1.5m height. The width of the benches will be not less than 6.0m. Drilling will be done jack-hammer drills and blasting will be done by using Class-2 explosives, detonated by detonators and safety fuse. The blasted muck will be loaded into trucks at the face and transported to the sorting yard at Sataun. The existing benches having height more than 6.0 m will be sliced-off in stages to reduce the height from top to downwards to be 6.0m. Opening of new faces will be done through a box-cut from the northern side, which will advance towards south and then to the western direction.
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EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION
The mine will be worked by deploying mobile compressor, jack-hammer drills and 4 x 4 trucks and JCB/ loader for loading, to handle the limestone & overburden along the rejects. Loading of Rom & waste will be done by using loaders/ JCB into 4 x trucks.
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Details of the machinery S. No. 1. 2. Type Air Compressor Jack-hammer drill Numbers 2 3 Capacity 10m3 per min 20 kg. 32 mm dia. Bits, 3m deep drilling capacity 0.5 m, 1.0m, 1.5m, 2.0m, 2.5m, 3.0m long, 30 mm dia. 10 tonnes 0.50 m3 bucket capacity Model/ make Atlas Copco Atlas Copco/ Holman H. P. 40 --
3.
Drill Rods
3 sets of each size
Long year or Rock drill
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4.
Trucks (4 x4)
10
5.
JCB
Tata or Ashok Leyland Ashok Leyland
120
110
A Bull Dozer will be required on part time basis for 8 to 10 hours per week to maintain the road and clean the face floor. It will be of 165 HP and will have 2.8m x 0.8 m blade. The limestone will be transported to sorting and stacking yard by 4 x 4 wheel tippers.
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Drilling
The drilling in every bench will be done by the Atlas Cop co drill and compressor. These 32 mm diameter holes will be drilled up to a depth of 6m to be worked in 4 sub-benches of 1.65 m each including 0.15 m sub-grade drilling. Burden and spacing is proposed to be 0.75 m & 1.2 m, each. Jack hammer drilling will be done for secondary blasting. Drilling in mineral by Jack-hammers of 32 mm diameter will be done up to a depth of 1.65 m. These will be drilled with the help of compressor mounted on tractor.
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Loading
Loading of the blasted rock and dimensional stone (ore) blocks will be done by hydraulic excavators of 0.7/ 0.9 cu.m. Capacity in to 10 tonnes capacity tippers and dumped at the designated dump/ stack site.
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Blasting
Blasting will be carried out in limestone bed by drilling shot holes by jack hammer drills and charging the holes by class-2 slurry explosive cartridge and detonated by ordinary detonator and safety fuse.
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Broad Blasting Parameters For producing about 1,80,000 tonnes limestone per year, the daily production will be about 600 tonnes. The pattern of holes will be as follows: Depth of each shot hole will be- 1.65 m including 0.15m sub grade drilling. Direction-Vertical. Height of bench-6m to be worked in 4 sub-benches of 1.5m each. Burden-0.75 m. Spacing 1.2 m. Diameter of hole 32mm. Diameter of cartridge 26 mm. Weight per cartridge 140 gm. No. of cartridge per hole- 3. Explosives per hole 420 gm. Production per hole 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.75 x 2.5 = 3.375 tonnes. Powder factor 8.04 tonnes of limestone per kg. of explosive.
For producing 600 tonnes of limestone per day, number of holes to be blasted = 600/ 3.375 = 178 or say 180 holes per day. One blaster can blast 60 holes per shift; hence 3 blasters will be required.
3.6.2
Types of Explosive used Blasting will be done by class -2 (13680 kg), Detonator (33000 no.) and safety fuse (58000 m) per annum.
3.6.3
Storage of Explosive There is a portable magazine having license no. HP-77/E, situated between grid 100-200N and 600-700 E, the capacity of the magazine is as follows:S. No. 1. 2. 3. Explosive Safety fuse Detonators 2,0 Class -6, Division-1 -Name and Description Class & Division Quantity At any one time 75 kg at a time 500 Meters 1,000 No.
The license has been obtained vide letter no. E/NC/HP/22/76 (E11538).
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Safety Precautions Blasting operations will be carried out by competent persons holding Blasters Certificate of Competency. The explosives to be used in the mine will be taken to the mine site in a case/ container of substantial construction and securely locked. No detonator will be kept in the container which contains other explosive, materials or tools and two or more types of detonators will not be kept in the same case or container. A blaster will not be allowed to fire more than 80 shots in case they are electrically or by means of an igniter cord and not more then 60 holes in case they are fired by plain detonator and safety fuse. The blaster will, before a shot is charged, stemmed, or fired, see that all persons other than his assistants in the vicinity have taken proper shelter and he will take suitable steps to prevent any person approaching the shot hole and will himself take adequate shelter along with his assistants, before firing the shots. The shot holes will not be charged unless efficient warning by siren is given over the entire area falling within the danger zone to ensure that the all persons within the danger zone have taken proper shelter. Adequate number of persons will be posted at the extreme point of approach road and footpath which falls within the danger zone. These persons will intimate the blaster about the clearance of traffic and also to passers by to take shelter. On receipt of such clearance from such watch persons only, the blaster will charge the shots. All the provisions of regulations provided under the MMR, 1961 and orders made there under will be strictly followed.
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YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT FIVE YEARS

The year wise development of mines will progress as per the table below:Year 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Production (Tonnes) 1,00,000 1,20,000 1,40,000 1,60,000 1,80,000 Waste Generation (Tonnes) 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000
The year wise development plan is enclosed as Annexure- XIII.
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Conceptual Mining Plan

The conceptual mining plan has been described up to anticipated life of the mine. Mineable reserves have been considered in determining life of the mine. The main features of the plan are given below:-
3.8.1
Mineral Reserves The deposit contains the following reserves/ resources: Reserves Proved Probable 3, 52, 82,240 Tonnes 25, 78,987 Tonnes 3, 78, 61,227 Tonnes
Total Reserves Resources Possible/ Inferred Rec. resources Total Resources
28, 10,349 Tonnes 1, 17, 25,000 Tonnes 1, 45, 35,349 Tonnes
For about 25 years opencast mining will be done in upper half portion of the deposit.
3.8.2
Ultimate extent and size of the pit At present, the opencast mining is continuing in the upper most part of the lease area from 1520 mRL to 1430 m RL 9 pits have been developed in this part, having horizontal length of 210 m in EW direction & width varying from 30 m to 70 m as it is proceeds downwards to east direction. At the end of 5th year of approved Mining Plan the size of the pit will become 225 m in length and 40-110 m in width. Total excavated area will be 2.043 ha. Since the depth of the pits varies from 9 m to 16 m, the height of benches will be reduced to 6.0 m. During one year (i.e., during last year of the Mining plan). Ultimate size of the pit, based on the existing established mineable reserves is given as under. Length of the pit in E-W direction-400 m Width of the pit in N-S direction-60 m along western end to 112 m in eastern half part. The width near the eastern end of the pit will become narrow down to 30 m as shown in the Conceptual Mine Plan, 37 benches, each of 6 m, height, will be formed. Total area of the ultimate pit will be 3.76 ha.
3.8.3
Final slope angle to be adopted At present the slope of the pit is 37. The ultimate slope angle of 45 will be adopted by keeping the benches to be 6.0m high and 6.0m wide.
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3.8.4
Ultimate Capacity of the Dumps At present only two waste dumps exists near the lease boundary over shaly phyllite. This dump is 70m long, 25 to 50m wide and up to 35m long, 15-20m in 2-3m high. The waste rock over the outcrops were removed and stacked at this dump yard. Present mining is done on the limestone outcropping along sloping ridge, hence hanging and footwall development is not needed. Only about 10% of limestone production is obtained after sorting waste/ reject. Since sorting and grading is done at the sorting site at Sataun, dumping of waste/ reject near the mine is not needed as all the limestone produced from the mine is taken to the sorting site. Up to ultimate pit limit, about 4 lac tonnes of waste, including about 3.5 lac tonnes of low grade limestone and 0.5 lac tonnes of mixture of phyllite and low grade limestone will be generated. About 0.5 lac tonnes will be dumped between 1296 MSL to 1272 MSL located between grid line418m E to 488m E and 30m N to 97m N (covering about 0.42 hectare). This location is on footwall side and contains only shaly phyllite. The overall slope of the dump will be 28. At every 8m height, 8m wide dump have 2.0m high and 1.0m wide retaining wall at the foot of the dump will be formed to check the flow of dumps downwards.
3.8.6
Disposal of waste rock and backfilling About 11,000 tonnes of low grade/ marginal grade lime stone will be generated from ROM. Since all the ROM will be taken to Sataun sorting yard, no waste will be left at the mine. The hanging wall and footwall will not be encountered during the year 2009-2010. The construction and maintenance of approach haul road to each bench will entail the working of hanging wall red shale and phyllite. It is estimated that about 200m approach road will be constructed to provide approach to each bench/ face. The road will be 5-6m wide and average cutting may be about 1m, hence a total of about 1,200 m3 of waste will be generated, which will mostly be used for maintenance of the roads and construction of walls, check dams etc.
3.8.7
Post Mining Reclamation Plan including Afforestation It is proposed to maintain the degraded area by extensive plantation at 3 to 4 metre grid on the benches using top soil in 60cm x 60cm x 50 cm pits. The plantation will be done using local species of trees and shrubs, which will easily adapt to the local conditions.
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Land Use Pattern

The break up of the area, in hectare, to be used for mining and allied purposes is given below:-
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Particulars
1. Pits 2. Dumps 3. Road, office/ Labour hutments 4. Soil stack 5. Plantation 6. Village Houses 7. Un-worked area to be explored or left un-worked Total
Present Land use (Ha.) 2.0 0.39 1.4
At the end life of mine (ha.) 2.6 0.45 1.7
Conceptual land use (ha.) 3.76 0.42 2.59
Post-operational phase (ha.) Plantation Plantation 2.59 (Public use) -6.642 1.0 (Public use) 7.978
0.03 1.4 1.0 11.99
0.03 0.9 1.0 10.53
0.03 2.432 1.0 7.978
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The conceptual plan is enclosed as Annexure- XIII.
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S. No. 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT INTRODUCTION ASPECTS STUDIED PRESENTATION STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE GENERAL PARTICULARS DEMOGRAPHY LAND USE PATTERN LAND USE PATTERN OF MINING AREA CLIMATOLOGY PHYSIOGRAPHY TOPOGRAPHY MINE DRAINAGE VEGETATION METEOROLOGY INTRODUCTION ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS METEOROLOGICAL DATA FROM IMD STATION (DEHRADUN) MICRO-METEOROLOGICAL DATA 1-56 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 10
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BASE LINE DATA GENERATION MINIMUM MONITORING INSTUMENT/EQUIPMENT AMBIENT AIR BASE LINE DATA SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION IMPACTS ON AIR ENVIRONMENT METHOD OF MONITORING OF SPM,RSPM,SO2,&NOX MANAGEMENT OF AIR ENVIRONMENT AIR QUALITY MODELLING WINDROSE DIAGRAM NOISE & VIBRATION ENVIRONMENT BASE LINE DATA NOISE LEVELS WITH IN THE STUDY AREA SOURCE OF NOISE IMPACTS OF NOISE & GROUND VIBRATION MANAGEMENT OF NOISE WATER ENVIRONMENT SURFACE WATER GROUND WATER IMPACT OF WATER ENVIRONMENT
10 12 15 15 21 21 24 24 27 28 30 30 30 31 31 31 36 36 36 42
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IMPACT OF SURFACE WATER IMPACT OF GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT OF WATER ENVIRONMENT SURFACE WATER ENVIRONMENT GROUND WATER ENVIRONMENT RAIN WATER HARVESTING LAND ENVIRONMENT BASE LINE DATA IMPACT OF LAND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT OF LAND ENVIRONMENT TOPOGRAPGY & CLIAMTE BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT OF BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT BASE LINE IMPACTS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
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DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

4.1 Introduction
This section contains the description of the existing baseline environmental status of the lease and surrounding area. The data collected has been used to define the environmental scenario of the area, against which the potential impacts of the project has been assessed.
4.1.1
Aspects Studied As per the Gazette Notification dated 14th September, 2006, and subsequent amendment dated 01.12.2009, the study was conducted within a radius of 10 km with mine as center. The study period defined is October09 and November09. The disciplines covered by the baseline data collection programme includes topography, aspects. physiography, geology, hydro-geological aspects, atmospheric conditions, biological environment, land use, cropping pattern and socio-economic
4.1.2
Presentation Each of the aspects listed above are considered later in this report in a sequential manner. Data collected during the baseline study period are given and provide a sound knowledge of the existing environment.
4.2
Study Area at a Glance

The study area of 10 km radius measured from the periphery of the mining lease in every direction and also includes mining lease area, i.e. core zone. The buffer zone area falls in Paonta Sahib Tehsil of Sirmour district.
4.2.1
General Particulars a) Latitude (N) b) Longitude (E) c) Study area (10 km radius) d) Toposheet No. e) Village f) Tehsil g) District h) State
303513 to 303523 773911 to 773843 314 sq. km. 53 F/10 Hiyona Paonta Sahib Sirmour Himachal Pradesh
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Demography i) Total Population a. Male b. Female ii) Literates iii) Main Workers iv) Marginal workers v) Non-workers vi) SC/ST constitute : : : : : : : : 1,13,112 (As per 2001 census) 50.31 % 49.69 % 68.39 % 32.37 % 07.84 % 59.78 % 19.16 %
4.2.3
Land Use Pattern i.) Irrigated Area ii.) Un-irrigated Area iii.) Cultivable Waste Land v.) Forest Land vi.) Pasture Land : : : : : 28.38 % 31.66 % 12.61 % 13.86 % 02.59 % 10.90 %
iv.) Area Not Available for Cultivation :
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Climatology (Study period October09 and December09) i.) Average Annual rainfall : : : : 1600-1700 mm 39.5C 2.9C 47.16% (Avg.) ii.) Temperature (max.) iii.) Temperature (min.) iv.) Relative humidity
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PHYSIOGRAPHY
Topography The area is marked in the center by a series of steep hillocks. This area forms a part of the difficult hilly terrain lying between Dehradun and Shimla. The general slope of the hillocks is towards east. The highest point recorded is towards the western side of lease boundary between boundary pillar A and B and it is about 1520 MSL and the lowest point of 1080 MSL is recorded near boundary pillar C. The western part of lease area comprises of two hillocks with steep slope towards center, which forms a valley. The eastern part of lease area is gradually sloping towards east. A dry khalla flows in valley in southeast direction and it changes its direction of flow towards
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eastern side. The hill slopes are generally covered with soil with a thick growth of seasonal grass. A small village Sainal is situated within the lease area, other near-by villages is Hiyona, Pyal, Chandnu, and Barwas. Various reserved forests are situated within the study area are as under:Shilla R.F 4.70 km towards North. Khajuri R.F. 8.0 km towards North-East. Balkoti R.F. 8.5 km towards North-East. Sakahuli R.F. 5.75 km towards North-west. Kathwar R.F. 8.0 km towards west. Chandni R.F. 8.9 km towards west. Kather R.F. 6.75 km towards west. Manal R.F. 2.9 km towards south- west. Kandon R.F. 5.07 km towards south- west. Chhichheti R.F. - 7.2 km towards south- west. Malgi R.F. - 4.2 km towards south. Khara R.F. - 7.67 km towards south. Gorakhpur R.F. 7.52 km towards south. Raj Ban R.F. - 5.6 km towards south. Janjli R.F. - 3.86 km towards south. Nigali R.F. - 4.75 km towards south-east. Pobhar R.F. - 8.89 km towards north-east. Kandela R.F. - 7.5 km towards south-east. The details about the topography are enclosed as Annexure III.
4.3.2
Mine Drainage A small spring occurs towards the northern lease boundary AD of lease area. There is no any other surface water body nor any well inside of lease area. The water spring occurs between 1386 to 1380 MSL in shale phyllite zone. Present mine working is 1493 m above the water spring level. The working is expected to be 1430 m above the spring level by the next five year period. There is no other perennial stream within lease area. A dry khalla flow diagonally across the lease boundary. In rainy season, the rain water is likely to be encountered. The rain water of lease area is discharge into this dry khalla which
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finally discharges into Giri River through Khajiyar khalla.There is no need of making provision for pumping. Management for adverse effect: Repairing and heightening of existing check dams will be done. Besides corner of drain 0.5m x 0.5m cross-sectional area will be constructed along hill side at 1 in 50 slope on benches to drain water from benches. All along the drains closely spaced thick shrubs will be grown. Settling tanks of size 2m x 1m x 1m will be constructed on drains at point before the drain discharge water into khalla. Garland drain will be constructed around dump yard.
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Vegetation The area depicts typical sub-tropical zone area with low density of vegetation suitable for the sub-tropical climate. The lease area consists of 12.36 hectare grazing land and 5.85 hectare of waste/ barren land. The lease area is devoid of any forest. Existing- The entire hilly portion of the sanctioned lease area is having well exposed rocks which has scanty vegetation- like Shorea robusta (Saal), Deodar (Cedrus deodara), Brahmi (Bacopa monniera), White trillium (Trillium grandiflorum), Khair (Acacia catechu), Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), Shiris (Albizzia lebbeck), Chir (Pinus roxburghii) and Bamboo (Bambusa bambos). In grazing land only small shrubs of wild Ber and Babool are present. Tree/ shrub density in grazing land varies from 15 to 20 per hectare. Proposed- At the end of the life of the lease, about 2.432 hectare land will be covered under plantation and 6.642 hectare when mine is finally closed. Plantation will be done on lease periphery, dump area and the pits reclaimed by back-filling. During the first five year 112 plants/ year of local species are planned to be planted along the lease boundary in different directions. Plants which dont survive will be replaced regularly. Each year 0.112 hectare area will be covered. Till the closure of mine, about 6642 plants will be planted.
4.4
4.4.1
Meteorology
Introduction Meteorology plays a vital role in affecting the dispersion of pollutants. Since meteorological factors show wide fluctuation with time, meaningful interpretation can
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be drawn only from long term reliable data. Such source of data is the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which maintains a network of meteorological stations at several important locations. The nearest IMD station at Dehradun Airport is located at about 50 km towards south east from the mine site. Meteorological information collected from this station is temperature, humidity, rainfall, and windspeed and wind direction.
4.4.2
Atmospheric Conditions Himachal Pradesh experiences a wide variation in climatic conditions. There are areas that receive very heavy rainfall (in the foothills) and those that are cold and almost rainless (the deserts of Lahaul, Spiti and Puh). Summer lasts from mid-April to end-June and most parts become very hot (except in places over 3,000m which experience mild summer) with the average maximum temperature ranging from 28C to 32C. Winter, from late November to mid-March, is the longest and severest season. Snowfall is very common in tracts above 2,200 m with the mercury remaining below freezing point in the Higher and Trans-Himalayas. Autumn is the best season here when the skies are bright and sunny during the day and clear and starry at night.
4.4.3
Meteorological Data from IMD Station (Dehradun-Airport) The data recorded at IMD Dehradun for the study period of October09 and Novemebr09 are summarized in Table No. 4.4.3. Table No. 4.4.3 IMD Data of Dehradun
S. No. Month
Temp C Min. Max. 14.2 11.4 39.0 28.0
Humidity% Min. Max. 11 13 95 92
Rainfall in mm 4.4 4.2
1. 2.
October09 November09
Prominent wind direction/ wind speed (KMPH) E/ 18 E/16
4.4.4
Micro-Meteorological Data of Site To study the micro-meteorological parameters, data viz. temperature, humidity, wind speed and wind direction were recorded at mine site. The micro meteorological parameters are as stated in Table No. 4.4.4.
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Table No. 4.4.4 Micro-Meteorological Data of Site S. No. Month Temp.C Min. 1. 2. 4.5 October09 Novemebr09 15.2 11.2 Max. 40.0 27.6 Humidity% Min. 09 11 Max. 93 92 Prominent wind direction / wind speed (KMPH) N/16 NE/17
Base Line Data Generation Measurement Method Protocol
Attributes A. Air Environment Meteorological Wind Speed Wind Direction Dry bulb temperature Wet Bulb temperature Relative Humidity Pollutants SPM
Sampling Network Frequency
5182 One hourly Automatic Weather IS 1 lease area in the Part1-20 continuous stations project impact areaAs per IMD Secondary lease area data from Specifications As per IMD IMD, Dehradun Specifications 5 locations Mine site Jonkher (1.35 km) Shilla (3.79 km) Piyai (3.65 km) Satoun (3.1 km) Shilana (2.24 km) 24 hourly twice Gravimetric a week (High-Volume) Monitoring Network Minimum 2 locations in upwind side, more sites in downwards side/ impact zone All the with sensitive receptors will be covered.
RSPM
SO2
NOX CO B. Noise Hourly equivalent 6 locations noise levels Mine site

National Ambient air quality standards, CPCB Notification dated (11th April, 1994) --
Gravimetric (High-Volume Cyclone)
EPA Modified West Measurement &Gaeke method methods
Arsenite modified As per CPCB Jacob & Hochiser standards for NAQm, 1994. 8 hourly twice a NDIR technique -week Once season in Noise level meter IS: 1968
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Jonkher (1.35 km) Shilla (3.79 km) Piyai (3.65 km) Satoun (3.1 km) Shilana (2.24 km) Hourly equivalent -Once noise levels Hourly equivalent Highways Once in season noise levels C. Water in Parameters for Set of grab samples Once during study period at season water quality pH, temperature, the above mentioned 3 locations for ground turbidity, water. magnesium hardness, total The surface water will be alkalinity, chloride, samples and sulphate, nitrate, collected fluoride, sodium, analyzed if available. potassium, salinity, total nitrogen, total phosphorous, BOD, COD Total coli forms, faecal coli forms D. Land Environment One surface sample Season wise Soil from each village Texture (soil samples be pH collected as per BIS Electrical specifications). Conductivity Alkali metals Permeability Land use/ At least 12 points -along the Landscape boundary. Location code Total project area Topography Drainage (Natural) Cultivated, forest, plantations, water bodies, roads and settlements E. Solid Waste Domestic waste Grab and Season wise composite Per capita samples. contribution Collection,
adopted CPCB.
by
Noise level meter Noise level meter
CPCB/ OSHA CPCB/ IS:5954-1968 the of
Samples for water As per quality should be norms collected and analyzed SPCB. as per: IS: 2488 (Part 15) methods for sampling and testing of Industrial effluents. Standards methods for examination of water and waste water analysis published by American Public Health association.
Collected and Once in a analyzed as per soil year. analysis reference book, M.I. Jackson and soil analysis reference book by C.A. Black Global positioning system Toposheets Satellite Imaginaries* (1:25,000) Satellite Imaginaries* (1:25,000)
Guidelines IS 9569: 1980 IS 10447 : 1983
As per the norms of SPCB
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transport and disposal system Process waste Quality (Oily, chemical, biological) 4.5.1
IS 12625 : 1989 IS 12647:1989 IS 12662 (PTI) 1989
MINIMUM MONITORING INSTRUMENT/ EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT S. No. 1. 2. 3. Equipments Respirable dust samplers with accessories High volume Air sampler with Accessories Noise Level meter with accessories (Will be capable of measuring Leq, Lmax in dB (A) and duration of monitoring in minutes. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Electronic balance with accessories 4 digit) pH meter with accessories Double distilled water system Spectrophotometer with accessories Standard laboratory glass wares and accessories 1 set 1 set 1 set 1 set 1 set Requirements 3 nos. 3 nos. 1 set
All the monitoring instruments will be calibrated at the recommended frequency by the supplier/ manufacturer.
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AIR ENVIRONMENT BASELINE, IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT
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4.6.1
Ambient Air Base line Data

Ambient air quality monitoring was selected on the basis of surface influence, demographic influence and meteorological influence. Six stations were chosen in the buffer zone of the area. The site was chosen at site, Johnkher (3.79 km), Shilla (3.79 km), Piyai (3.65 km), Satoun (3.1 km) and Shilana (2.24 km). Eight hourly monitoring was carried out for SOX & NOX, while 24 hourly monitoring was carried out for SPM & RSPM twice a week at each station for study period of 2 months (October09 and November09).
Method of Monitoring The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has published comprehensive document on emission testing regulations (Emission Regulation-3, 9850 which is an extremely useful guide to source emission testing. There are a number of useful additional procedures and expressions that are relevance to measurement of stack emissions, which are recommended to supplement the CPCB procedures. Those procedures relevant to the particulate monitoring are summarized below:-
Particulate Matter The CPCB method is IS 112555 (Part-1) adopt a very similar approach to particulate sampling. There are some differences in the expressions used, but they are generally of no practical significance. It is recommended that CPCB method is adapted.
Equipment Calculation:For accurate testing of emission sources, the components of the sampling train is calibrated by outsource and supplier (Master Calibrator) standards and solutions used are calibrated under certified reference material. The samplings and analysis are carried out by our sister concern- SCS Enviro Services An ISO 9001:2008 certified company. The ambient air quality data were collected to find the existing regional emissions. The data are stated in table no. 4.6.1 (a) to 4.6.1 (f).
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Table No. 4.6.1 (a) Ambient Air Quality Location: Near Mines office, village: Hiyona, Tehsil: Paonta Sahib Distt.: Sirmor, HP Date 01.10.2009 02. 10.2009 08. 10.2009 09. 10.2009 15. 10.2009 16. 10.2009 22. 10.2009 23. 10.2009 29. 10.2009 30. 10.2009 05.11.2009 06. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 19. 11.2009 20. 11.2009 26. 11.2009 27. 11.2009 06-14 Hrs. 6.0 6.3 6.5 6.1 6.4 6.0 6.3 6.5 6.1 6.3 6.0 6.5 6.1 6.3 6.0 6.4 6.3 6.2 SO2 14-22 Hrs. 6.5 6.3 6.1 6.4 6.8 6.1 6.2 6.4 6.6 6.9 6.7 6.0 6.3 6.4 6.2 6.0 6.4 6.0 NOX 14-22 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 NOX 54 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 120 SPM 24 Hrs. 150.1 139.4 135.0 145.0 154.0 151.3 125.1 147.3 136.1 145.2 144.0 149.2 142.3 142.0 146.4 128.3 157.9 154.0 RPM 18 36.3 59.6 49.4 59.6 150 Unit:g/m3
22-06 Hrs. 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.2 6.2 6.3 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.2 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.2 6.2 SO2 54 6.0 6.9 6.3 6.8 120
06-14 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
22-06 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 SPM 18 125.1 157.9 144.0 156.6 500
RPM 24 Hrs. 51.2 52.3 47.3 42.2 54.2 51.6 52.3 44.5 53.2 49.7 54.4 51.5 45.5 46.0 47.2 36.3 59.6 49.9
CO 24 Hrs. 344 458 458 344 344 344 344 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 344 344 344 344 CO 18 344 458 401 458 5,000
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Table No. 4.6.1 (b) Ambient Air Quality
Location: Near house of Mr. Mamraj Sharma S/o Shri Shanti Ram Sharma, Village: Shalana, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Unit: g / m3 Date 01.10.2009 02. 10.2009 08. 10.2009 09. 10.2009 15. 10.2009 16. 10.2009 22. 10.2009 23. 10.2009 29. 10.2009 30. 10.2009 05.11.2009 06. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 19. 11.2009 20. 11.2009 26. 11.2009 27. 11.2009 06-14 Hrs. 6.0 6.0 6.1 6.0 6.2 6.0 6.2 6.3 6.2 6.4 6.2 6.2 6.1 6.0 6.2 6.0 6.0 6.0 SO2 14-22 Hrs. 6.2 6.3 6.2 6.2 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.5 6.2 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.2 6.3 6.5 6.0 6.8 6.3 22-06 Hrs. 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 SO2 54 6.0 6.8 6.1 6.5 06-14 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 NOX 14-22 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 NOX 54 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 22-06 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 SPM 18 129.5 144.6 136.8 144.5 SPM 24 Hrs. 141.3 138.2 144.6 137.3 131.2 130.8 129.5 144.2 138.4 139.2 135.6 138.2 135.4 131.4 138.3 139.2 135.0 134.0 RPM 24 Hrs. 47.3 42.3 49.6 46.4 45.0 44.1 44.5 44.9 45.6 48.3 45.2 46.3 42.1 42.3 39.1 40.2 45.8 43.3 RPM 18 39.1 49.6 44.6 49.2 CO 24 Hrs. 344 344 344 344 344 344 344 344 344 458 458 458 458 458 344 458 458 458 CO 18 344 458 395 458
No. of Observations Minimum Concentration Maximum Concentration Average 98th Percentile
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Table No. 4.6.1 (c) Ambient Air Quality Location: Near PWD Guest house, Village & Post : Satoun, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Unit: g / m3 Date 01.10.2009 02. 10.2009 08. 10.2009 09. 10.2009 15. 10.2009 16. 10.2009 22. 10.2009 23. 10.2009 29. 10.2009 30. 10.2009 05.11.2009 06. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 19. 11.2009 20. 11.2009 26. 11.2009 27. 11.2009 06-14 Hrs. 6.2 6.5 6.1 6.2 6.2 6.1 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.3 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 SO2 14-22 Hrs. 6.8 6.5 6.6 6.5 6.5 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.5 6.4 6.8 6.6 6.8 6.7 6.9 6.6 6.6 22-06 Hrs. 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 06-14 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 SO2 54 6.0 6.9 6.3 6.8 80.0 NOX 14-22 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 NOX 54 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 80.0 22-06 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 SPM 24 Hrs. 148.2 157.4 150.0 165.6 154.0 164.8 167.3 159.5 162.1 156.3 148.7 160.0 151.2 156.6 162.2 151.7 158.9 169.8 RPM 24 Hrs. 52.2 55.5 54.6 62.8 54.5 69.1 64.1 58.7 64.7 56.5 49.8 60.7 52.2 52.4 67.2 55.5 60.8 68.9 RPM 18 49.8 69.1 58.9 69.0 100.0 CO 24 Hrs. 458 573 573 458 458 458 458 573 344 458 458 458 573 573 573 458 458 573 CO 18 344 573 496 573 2,000
No. of Observations Minimum Concentration Maximum Concentration Average 98th Percentile Standards
SPM 18 148.2 169.8 158.0 168.95 200.0
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Table No. 4.6.1.1 (d) Ambient Air Quality Location: Near house of Inder Singh Pundir S/o Shri Kantiram, Village: Manal, Post : Satoun, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP
Unit: g / m3 RPM 24 Hrs. 53.5 57.4 42.1 40.2 49.9 59.3 58.9 47.3 44.8 44.9 55.6 41.8 32.4 54.3 64.2 44.6 47.1 44.4 RPM 18 32.4 58.9 49.0 62.5 100.0 CO 24 Hrs. 458 344 344 458 458 458 458 344 344 458 458 458 344 344 458 458 458 458 CO 18 344 458 420 458 2,000
Date 01.10.2009 02. 10.2009 08. 10.2009 09. 10.2009 15. 10.2009 16. 10.2009 22. 10.2009 23. 10.2009 29. 10.2009 30. 10.2009 05.11.2009 06. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 19. 11.2009 20. 11.2009 26. 11.2009 27. 11.2009 06-14 Hrs. 6.1 6.3 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.1 6.3 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.3 6.0 6.3 6.0 6.0 6.1 6.0
SO2 14-22 Hrs. 6.5 6.8 6.3 6.8 6.4 6.5 6.4 6.9 6.4 6.3 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.5 6.8 6.6 6.4 6.4
22-06 Hrs. 6.2 6.0 6.1 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.2
06-14 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
NOX 14-22 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
22-06 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 NOX 54 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 80.0
SPM 24 Hrs. 148.7 155.1 138.9 132.1 144.3 157.3 159.4 146.2 144.3 144.2 152.3 134.6 135.9 157.9 158.5 149.3 145.4 136.6 SPM 18 132.1 159.4 146.7 159.1 200.0
SO2 54 6.0 6.9 6.0 6.8 80.0
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Table No. 4.6.1.1 (e) Ambient Air Quality Location: Near house of Bhal Singh S/o Shri Udai Ram, village: Thota (Jhakhal), Post: Titiyana, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Unit: g / m3
Date 01.10.2009 02. 10.2009 08. 10.2009 09. 10.2009 15. 10.2009 16. 10.2009 22. 10.2009 23. 10.2009 29. 10.2009 30. 10.2009 05.11.2009 06. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 19. 11.2009 20. 11.2009 26. 11.2009 27. 11.2009 06-14 Hrs. 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.4 6.0 6.0 6.2 6.3 6.0 6.4 6.0 6.1 6.0 6.1 6.4
SO2 14-22 Hrs. 6.9 6.8 7.0 7.0 6.6 6.8 6.1 7.0 7.0 6.4 7.0 7.0 6.8 6.4 7.0 7.4 7.0 7.4
22-06 Hrs. 6.4 6.0 6.1 6.3 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.4 6.2 6.0 6.1 6.3 6.0 6.1 6.0 6.0
06-14 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
NOX 14-22 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
22-06 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
SPM 24 Hrs. 158.7 144.8 146.6 158.0 154.8 159.2 152.3 147.3 144.2 156.5 157.6 145.0 157.6 154.4 157.2 148.6 161.0 160.3
RPM 24 Hrs. 55.0 49.8 45.6 61.3 56.7 54.9 52.1 49.7 44.5 59.2 56.7 44.6 47.1 52.0 56.1 47.9 74.8 64.0
CO 24 Hrs. 458 344 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 458
SO2 54 6.0 7.4 6.4 7.4 80.0
NOX 54 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 80.0
SPM 18 144.2 161 153.6 160.8 200.0
RPM 18 44.5 74.8 54.0 71.1 100.0
CO 18 344 458 452 458 2,000
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4.6.2
Sources of Air Pollution
a) Mineral and Overburden handling 1:0.09

b) Blasting 60 holes per shift, hence 3 blasters will be required c) Haul roads 60 trips/ day d) Drilling 180 holes/ day e) Storage Mounds 600 TPD
4.6.3
Impacts on Air Environment The air quality in the mining area depends on the nature & concentration of emissions and meteorological conditions. The major air pollutants from mining include: Particulate Matter (Dust) of various sizes. Gases, such as, Sulphur Dioxide, Oxides of nitrogen, Carbon Monoxide etc. from vehicular exhaust. Dust is the single air pollutant observed in the open cast mines. Diesel power stations, diesel operating drilling machines, blasting and movement of machinery/ vehicles produce NOX, SO2 and CO emissions, usually at low levels. Dust can be significant nuisance to surrounding land users and potential health risk in some circumstances. Dust is being produced from a number of sources and number of mechanisms such as: Drilling and blasting in overburden. Drilling and blasting in ore material. Removing overburden and ore. Transportation and stockpiling overburden. Extracting, transportation and dumping ore.
Dust emissions from these operations mainly depend on moisture content of the ore and type of control measure adopted. The main sources of air emission in the air environment are as under:1. Fugitive emission. 2. Area source emission 3. Line source emission. 4. Point Source emission 1. Fugitive Emissions - Four specific operations are included: overburden removal, drilling and blasting, loading and unloading, and overburden replacement. Not
included are transfer and conveyance operations, crushing and screening operations, and storage. Mining operations are one of the most predominant sources of atmospheric fugitive dust, released to the air with a size smaller than 100 microns. The total weight of the 6- to 12-wheeled vehicles traveling with mine materials is in the range of 6-15 tons. The loaded vehicle speeds run from 15 to 25 kmph with an ambient wind speed of 0.5 to 8.5 kmph. The silt content of road surface ranges from 7% to 9.4%; moisture content varies between 2.5% and 7.4%. The test runs were carried out five times daily for 30 minutes. Fugitive dust concentrations observed at three downwind directions were between 5132 g/m3 and 17282 g/m3. The emission factors estimated varied between 0.22 to 0.74 g/kt with a predicted dust particulate matter varying from 4888 g/m3 to 16444 g/m3. Sources of Fugitive Dust Emissions Area Mine face/ benches Haul roads Screening plant Storage Mounds & loading Waste dump areas Sources of dust generation/ Monitoring locations Excavation & loading. Haul roads leading to Ore Processing Plant, waste dumps & loading areas and service roads. Screens, transfer points Intermediate stock bin, Ore stock bin Active waste
2. Area Source Emission Mining activities like drilling, blasting contributes toward area emissions. Opencast mining activities are included in area source emissions. Dust along with certain heavy metals is the major source of pollutants released into the environment due to these activities. The measured dust levels at 25 m distance from the various sources with dust control measures are given in the following tables:Area/ Location Drilling Excavation & loading Haul road Loading 359-432 685-716 734-876 1456-1562 RPM (g/ m3) 372-414 593-658 SPM (g/ m3) 683-879 1246-1352 Dust control measures Not Applicable Pre-wetting of ore (Moisture content in ore: 5-6%) Water sprinkling on haul roads. Moisture content in ore: 5-6 %
It is proposed that fugitive dust emission levels of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) and Respirable Dust Particulate Matter form the dust generation sources
identified and mentioned below in the table, should not exceed 1200 g/ m3 and 500 g/ m3 respectively at a distance of 25 m (+ 5m) from the source of generation in downwind direction considering the prominent wind direction 3. Line Source Emission Pollution due to vehicular traffic is the main source of line source emissions during mining activities. Surface conditions of the roads and the fuel consumption of the vehicles remains on the worst side due to which these emissions rate remains higher. As the mining activities progresses the vehicular density increases in the nearby areas also. Thus the major sources of line emissions during mining activities are the vehicular exhausts. The major emissions from this source are carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and trioxides, carbon dioxides. Soot etc. 4. Point Source Emission The source of air emissions is flue gases released from D.G. sets. The project will installed 1 D.G. set with capacity of 10 kVA for power back up. The adequate stack height of the D.G. set is as under:Height = 0.2X10 = 3.2 m Point source emission/ Line source emission/ Area source emission Emission of total suspended particulate from different mining activities Activity Blasting Drilling Excavation Truck loading Transportation (haulage road) Type of source Area Point Area Area Line Emission factor Not applicable 0.10 kg/hole (mineral working) 0.59 kg/hole (OB working) 24.9 kg/hr (mineral working) 0.50 kg/hr (OB working) 0.0318 kg/tonne of material 0.0168 kg/ tonne of OB 1.24 kg/ vehicle-km-traveled (Mineral) 0.70 kg/ vehicle-km-traveled (OB) Emission rate Negligible 11 kg/day (mineral working) 64.9 kg/day (OB working) 398.4 kg/day (mineral working) 8.0 kg/day (OB working) 19.08 kg/day (mineral working) Nil (OB working) 520.8 kg/day (mineral working) Nil (OB working)
Note: values represent the uncontrolled emission (without EMP) calculated based on USEPA- AP 42 series.
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4.6.4 S. No. 1.
METHODS FOR MONITORING OF SPM, RSPM, SO2 AND NOX Parameters RPM & total dust Apparatus Respirable Sampler and Method Dust BIS 5182 Part IV-1973 High (Average flow rate not to be less than 1.1 m3/ minute) Calorimetric Method of Analysis Gravimetric
Volume air sampler 2. Sulphur Dioxide Respirable Sampler and
Dust BIS 5182 Part II-1969 method method)
High Improved West & Gaeke Ultraviolet (Pararosaniline fluorescence Calorimetric phase
Volume air sampler 3. Nitrogen Oxides Respirable Sampler and
Dust BIS 5182 Part IV-1973 High Jacob modified method) &
Hochheiser Gas
Volume air sampler
(na-Arsentine Chemiluminescence
4.6.5
Management of Air Environment The results of the air quality and parameters tested proves that the SPM concentration is within the permissible limit but after increasing mining activity the SPM concentration may become close to the source at about 0.5 km. But beyond this the concentration will be well within the permissible limit. Ambient air quality monitoring was conducted around the study area revealed that the concentration of SPM is in the range between 125.1 g/ m3 to 157.9 g/ m3. These are well within the prescribed limits prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) far as SO2 and NOX are concerned, they are also well within the CPCB limits for residential and industrial areas. However, strict measures will be adopted to minimize the air pollution is discussed below:1) Dust Pollution The main pollutant in air is Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), which will be generated due to various mining activities. However, to reduce the impact of dust pollution the following steps have been taken during various mining activities.
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A) Drilling: - i) The personnel working on the drills will be provided with dust mask as PPE. ii) The jack-hammer with wet drilling arrangement will be used to prevent the generation and spread of dust. Advantages of Wet Drilling: In this system dust get suppressed close to its formation. Dust suppression become very effective and the work environment will be improved from the point of occupational comfort and health. Due to dust free atmosphere, the life of engine, compressor etc. will be increased. The life of drill bit will be increased. The rate of penetration of drill will be increased. Due to the dust free atmosphere visibility will be improved resulting in safer working conditions after day light hours. B) Blasting: Blasting will be conducted at different faces at different times. Blasting of limited holes will keep under vibrations under control. Use of delay detonators will also help in controlling ground vibration and noise pollution. While drilling, blast hole will be kept under control by dust extractions and wet drilling. The mine area is away from any human habitat. This will not create any problem to any one due to regarding ground vibration and noise etc. With the good blasting system, dozing of broken rocks less where by dust due to dozing will be also less. Blasting will be done at mid day during the lunch break or at the end of the shift when there are no people around the working area except blaster and his team. C) Mineral Handling: - Condition of the ore with water (moisture content: 7.5 9.5%) will be practiced as a primary method to minimize the fugitive dust emissions without affecting the flow of ore in the ore processing and handling areas.
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D) Loading Operation: - The optimum bucket size loading equipments will be utilized which reduces the number of buckets passes to fill the dumper by dropping material from height and thus have comparatively less dust generation. However, the propagation of this dust will be confined to loading point and will not affect any person, as the operators of excavated and dumpers sit in closed cabin with AC otherwise equipped with dust mask. D) Transport: - i) The speed of dumpers/ trucks on haul road will be controlled as increased speed increases dust emissions. Overloading of transport vehicles will be avoided. ii) During transportation of ore by trucks/ tippers through public roads, the truck will be properly covered with tarpaulin sheets/ leak proof and will ply in safe speed. The trucks/ tippers will have sufficient free board. Spillage of ore on public roads will be cleared immediately. iii) To minimize the dust pollution green belt plantation will be done all along the haul road. iv) The haul roads will be kept wide to support two way traffic. F) Monitoring of Air Pollution: - Periodic air quality survey will be carried out to monitor the changes consequent upon mining activities as per the norms of State Pollution Control Board/ MoE&F, New Delhi G) Green Belt: - Planting of trees all along main mine haul road and regular grading of haul roads will be practiced to prevent the generation of dust due to movement of dumpers/ trucks. Green belt of adequate width will be developed all around the perimeter of ore stockpiling & loading areas, boundaries of mine pits etc. 2. Prevention and Control of Pollution In mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions will be from blasting and the engines. Controlled blasting and optimization of use of explosive energy helps in reducing the above the emissions. Proper maintenance of machines improves combustion process and reduces gaseous pollution. Good maintenance and monitoring of fuel and oil does not allow the gaseous emissions to be appreciably higher than the ambient condition. The effect of these gases will be limited to the surrounding of the equipment in operation and do not affect the human being .The equipments will be sitting inside a closed chamber with protective mask.
4.6.6
Air Quality Modeling In order to predict the particulate emissions, Fugitive Dust Model was used to predict changes in air quality, i.e., maximum ground level concentration (GLCs) of particulate matter, due to the various mining activities of the existing mine. The inputs required for the model is: Hourly meteorological data Source data Receptor data Programme control parameters The GLCs were predicted for the scenario, with EMP (75% of pollution control).
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Appropriate emission factors are considered while estimating from the various major sources. It is assumed that 75% of emissions will be controlled by adopting Environmental Management Plan. The maximum ground level concentrations obtained for SPM computed on 24-hr average with EMP was 41.7 g/m3 falling within the mine lease area. The maximum GLCs were computed at definite intervals from the source and the values obtained are given below:
Table No.4.6.6 Distance in meters from source 200 400 600 800 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 GLC of SPM in g/m3 with EMP of 75% 41.7 34.1 30.2 28.7 27.8 15.2 7.3 Negligible Negligible Negligible
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During blasting operations, a momentary cloud of dust and fumes is formed. The ambient air analysis will be conducted to ensure that the regional background emissions and ambient air quality emissions in the lease area are well within the norms.
4.6.6.1 Wind Rose Diagram Wind rose is the diagrammatic representation of wind speed in a specified direction with its arm representing sixteen directions - each arm gives a clear frequency distribution of wind speed. The micro meteorological data of the site will record using automatic data loggerEnvirotech, New Delhi.
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND AIRBLAST BASELINE, IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT
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4.7
4.7.1
Noise and Vibration Environment

Baseline data The noise levels within the study area were recorded using 4-20, Sound Level Meter. The levels recorded are as stated in table 4.7.1.1. The analysis reveals that the noise is well within permissible ranges. Table No. 4.7.1.1 Noise Level within the Study Area Time 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 23.00 24.00 01.00 02.00 03.00 04.00 05.00 Ld Ln Ldn Hiyona 48.5 51.2 47.6 51.2 53.2 50.4 52.0 54.5 56.1 48.9 48.2 49.5 48.8 49.9 47.6 45.2 44.2 42.5 42.1 42.5 43.2 40.5 43.5 45.0 51.0 43.1 51.8 Shalana 46.2 48.8 50.1 50.5 52.4 51.3 47.3 53.4 50.1 50.5 49.6 48.7 51.3 48.5 48.1 47.6 46.7 42.3 43.4 40.8 41.6 43.7 44.3 46.8 49.9 44.2 51.8 Satoun 51.2 52.1 54.2 50.3 56.5 52.7 51.8 56.3 54.8 59.5 54.7 52.1 53.7 50.5 49.6 48.2 49.7 46.8 47.2 46.3 46.0 43.5 45.8 49.6 53.9 47.3 55.4 Shilla 47.5 47.9 51.0 50.3 52.0 51.8 49.6 50.3 52.4 51.2 50.8 49.6 48.7 49.3 48.8 47.6 47.9 51.0 46.5 46.8 46.2 45.0 44.2 45.1 50.0 47.1 53.8 Thota (Jhakhal) 46.5 48.7 51.0 50.3 51.2 54.2 50.3 50.6 51.2 54.2 50.1 48.9 48.6 49.4 47.2 46.5 47.2 43.2 45.6 45.0 43.1 44.2 43.2 46.9 50.4 45.1 52.6
4.7.1.1 Noise Levels within the Study Area
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4.7.2 Sources of Noise

1. Blasting 60 holes per shift, hence 3 blasters will be required. 2. Drilling- 180 holes/ day. 3. Transportation of ore and overburden- 60 trips/ day 4. Mineral Handling 600 TPD.
4.7.2.1 Impacts of Noise and ground Vibrations Mining operations usually generate noise during different stages of mining and handling of ores. In open cast mines, noise is due to drilling, blasting, excavation, sizing and transportation of mineral. But they may affect ground water aquifer system. These blasting operations produce impulsive noise that may affect the wild life habitat existing in the nearby forest area. Also the noise produced by earthmoving machinery, to a major extent, effect the stillness for the forest area.
4.7.2.2 Management of Noise A) Maintenance of Machinery: The generation of noise due to HEMM is confined close to the machineries. The noise will be reduced by good, regular and proper maintenance of machinery will be ensured to keep the noise generated at minimum. The vehicles operating will be maintained and provided with good silencers. All machines will be used at optimum capacity. B) Trained Operators: Only trained operators will be allowed to operate machines. C) Vegetation: Plantation of trees around haul roads will be done to dampen the noise. D) Hearing Protection: In order to reduce the effect of noise earmuffs will be provided to operators and other employees working in higher noise zone. E) Blasting: - Controlled blasting produce noise within permissible limits. Periodical noise monitoring will be done and records will be maintained. Blasting will be avoided in the morning and evening hours. Drilling: - The practice of wet drilling will be carried out with the help of sharp drill bits. This will help in reducing the noise generation during drilling. F) The noise pressure level and vibrations generated by blasting will be of very short duration, generally less than 0.5 second. It should not, therefore cause any adverse problem to the inhabitants in the surrounding area.
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G) For suppressing the noise caused by heavy earth moving equipment, green belt on the roadside and plantation in the mining areas will be done. H) In order to reduce the effect of noise pollution, earmuffs will be provided to all operators and employees working at mining site safety measure. I) Periodical monitoring of noise level of mining machines and at some locations in the mining site will be carried out with the help of noise level meter.
4.7.2.2 Vibration Abatement Sources of vibration due to mining activity in the area are anticipated due to operation of Heavy Earth Moving Machines like dumpers, drill machines and blasting. However, following precautions are taken for abatement of vibration due to present mining project. The factors affecting ground vibration includes geological structures, explosive charge per delay, blast design parameters, method of initiation, explosive type used etc. A.) Vibration due to Machines: - Following measures minimizes vibrations due to machines. 1. Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals reduced generation of vibration due to machines. 2. Machines will be operated by trained operators.
B.) Ground Vibration due to Blasting Depending on the type of structures and the dominant excitation frequency, the peak particle velocity (ppv) on the ground adjacent to the structures is not exceeding the values given below in the table as per the DGMS (Director General of Mines Safety) guidelines. Permissible standards of ground vibration due to blasting as per guidelines of director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Dhanbad are as follows:-
S. No. A.
Type of Structure
Dominant Frequency <8 HZ 8-25 HZ >25 HZ
Buildings/ Structures not belong to the owner
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1.
Domestic houses/ structures (Kuchha, Brick & Cement)
10
15
2. 3.
Industrial Buildings (RRC & Framed structures) Objectives of historical importance & sensitive structures
10 2
20 5
25 10
B. 1.
Buildings belonging to owner with limited span of life Domestic Cement) houses/ structures (Kuchha, brick & 10 15 25
2.
Industrial buildings (RRC, Framed structures)
15
25
50
To keep the ground vibration due to blasting will be well within the above mention prescribed limits of DGMS, following measures have been taken. (i) (ii) Drilling and blasting will be carried out in the supervision of qualified persons. The limestone mine has long strike length. Therefore, blasting will be conducted at various points at different time. Blasting of limited holes at any given time will keep vibration under control. (iii) Delay detonators will also help in controlling ground vibration. (iv) Blasting will be avoided in the morning and evening hours.
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WATER ENVIRONMENT BASELINE, IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT
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4.8
Water Environment
During the study period endeavor was made to study the surface as well as the ground water status of the study area. Sources of surface water in the study area are Giri River, which flows about 3.0 km SW of the lease and joins river Yamuna near Paonta Sahib.
4.8.1
Surface Water No surface water body is situated within the lease area. A Malika Ka Khera Canal is existing at about 400m towards east of the mine site. A small spring is situated at a distance of about 100m north of mine working, beyond the dry khallah. The water of the area is potable and is used for drinking and domestic purpose by the mine workers.
4.8.2
Ground Water The water table in the area follows the topography, as the groundwater will not be affected by mining. The analysis of ground water samples collected during study period reveals that the water is potable in nature. The analysis results are given in the following tables:-
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Table No.-4.8.1(a) Ground Water Analysis Location: Water sample collected from spring, village: Piyai, Post: Badwas, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP
Parameter
Water
Colour, Hazen units Odor Taste Turbidity, NTU Ph Total Hardness as CaCO3 Total Iron as Fe Chloride as Cl Residual free Chlorine Total Dissolved solids Calcium as Ca Magnesium as Mg Copper as Cu Manganese as Mn Sulphate as SO4 Nitrate as NO3 Fluoride as F Zinc as Zn Chromium as Cr+6 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 Aluminum as Al Boron as B
Permissible Limit in absence of alternate source as per IS: 10500 <5 <5 25 unobjectionable unobjectionable -Agreeable Agreeable -<5 <5 10 7.4 6.5 8.5 -52.00 mg/l 300.00 mg/l 600 mg/l Desirable limit as per IS-10500 0.3 mg/l 250.0 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 500.00 mg/l 75.0 mg/l 30.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 0.1 mg/l 200 mg/l 45.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 200 mg/l 0.03 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1000 mg/l -2000.0 mg/l 200.0 mg/l 100.0 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 0.3 mg/l 400 mg/l 100 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 15 mg/l No relaxation 600 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 5.0 mg/l
Protocol
IS 3025 (Part 4):1983 IS 3025 (Part 5):1983 IS 3025 (Part 8):1984 IS 3025 (Part 10):1984 IS 3025 (Part 11):1984 IS 3025 (Part 21):1983 IS 3025 (Part 53):2003 IS 3025 (Part 32):1988 IS 3025 (Part 26):1986 IS 3025 (Part 16):1984 IS 3025 (Part 40):1991 IS 3025 (Part 46):1994 IS 3025 (Part 42):1992 35 of IS 3025 : 1964 IS 3025 (Part 24):1986 IS 3025 (Part 34):1988 23 of IS 3025 : 1964 IS 3025 (Part 34):1988 38 of IS 3025:1964 IS 3025 (Part 23) : 1986 31 of IS 3025 : 1964 29 of IS 3025 : 1964
0.01 mg/l 6.0 mg/l Nil 162.0 mg/l 11.2 mg/l 5.88 mg/l <0.05 mg/l <0.10 mg/l 8.49 mg/l 0.68 mg/l 0.20 mg/l <0.01 mg/l <0.01 mg/l 104.00 mg/l <0.03 mg/l <1.0 mg/l
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Table No.-4.8.1(b) Ground Water Analysis Location: Water sample collected from spring, village: Shalana, Post & Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Parameter Water Permissible Limit in absence of alternate source as per IS: 10500 <5 <5 25 unobjectionable unobjectionable -Agreeable Agreeable -<5 <5 10 7.2 6.5 8.5 -104.00 mg/l 300.00 mg/l 600 mg/l Desirable limit as per IS-10500 0.3 mg/l 250.0 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 500.00 mg/l 75.0 mg/l 30.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 0.1 mg/l 200 mg/l 45.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 200 mg/l 0.03 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1000 mg/l -2000.0 mg/l 200.0 mg/l 100.0 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 0.3 mg/l 400 mg/l 100 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 15 mg/l No relaxation 600 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Protocol
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Table No.-4.8.1(c) Ground Water Analysis Location: Water sample collected from tank of PWD Guest House, village& Post: Satton, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Parameter Water Permissible Limit in absence of alternate source as per IS: 10500 <5 <5 25 unobjectionable unobjectionable -Agreeable Agreeable -<5 <5 10 7.4 6.5 8.5 -64.0 mg/l 300.00 mg/l 600 mg/l 0.3 mg/l 250.0 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 500.00 mg/l 75.0 mg/l 30.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 0.1 mg/l 200 mg/l 45.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 200 mg/l 0.03 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1000 mg/l -2000.0 mg/l 200.0 mg/l 100.0 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 0.3 mg/l 400 mg/l 100 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 15 mg/l No relaxation 600 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Desirable limit as per IS-10500 Protocol
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Table No.-4.8.1(e) Ground Water Analysis Location: Water sample collected from spring, Village & Post: Shilla, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Parameter Water Permissible Limit in absence of alternate source as per IS: 10500 <5 <5 25 unobjectionable unobjectionable -Agreeable Agreeable -<5 <5 10 7.1 6.5 8.5 -172.00 mg/l 300.00 mg/l 600 mg/l 0.3 mg/l 250.0 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 500.00 mg/l 75.0 mg/l 30.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 0.1 mg/l 200 mg/l 45.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 200 mg/l 0.03 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1000 mg/l -2000.0 mg/l 200.0 mg/l 100.0 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 0.3 mg/l 400 mg/l 100 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 15 mg/l No relaxation 600 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Desirable limit as per IS-10500 Protocol
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Table No.-4.8.1(f) Ground Water Analysis Location: Water sample collected from spring, village: Thota (Jhakal), Post: Titiyana Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Parameter Water Permissible Limit in absence of alternate source as per IS: 10500 <5 <5 25 unobjectionable unobjectionable -Agreeable Agreeable -<5 <5 10 7.2 6.5 8.5 -44.00 mg/l 300.00 mg/l 600 mg/l Desirable limit as per IS-10500 0.3 mg/l 250.0 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 500.00 mg/l 75.0 mg/l 30.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 0.1 mg/l 200 mg/l 45.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 200 mg/l 0.03 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1000 mg/l -2000.0 mg/l 200.0 mg/l 100.0 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 0.3 mg/l 400 mg/l 100 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 15 mg/l No relaxation 600 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Protocol
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4.8.3 Impact
4.8.3.1 Surface Water The ground is gently sloping towards east in the lease area and the rain water run-off follows this slope and meets the seasonal nallah outside the lease, towards its east. There is no seasonal or perennial stream in the lease area. 4.8.3.2 Ground Water The present level of working is 1518 MSL, and in the conceptual phase the working depth will be at 1296 MSL. The difference between the working levels from top to bottom is 227m. The lowest contour level in that area is 1080 MSL and the water table will be below the general ground level.
4.8.4 Management
4.8.4.1 Surface Water There is practically no impact on surface water environment and hence no management is called for. However, to help the rain water diversion to abandoned pits proper drains will be made. This water will be used for dust suppression and plantation. Repairing and heightening of existing check dams will be done. Besides corner of drain 0.5m x 0.5m cross-sectional area will be constructed along hill side at 1 in 50 slopes on benches to drain water from benches. All along the drains closely spaced thick shrubs will be grown. Settling tanks of size 2m x 1m x 1m will be constructed on drains at point before the drain discharge water into khalla. Garland drain will be constructed around dump yard. 4.8.4.2 Ground Water There is positive impact on ground water environment. The rain water collected in the un-worked pits will help in recharging the water table through percolation. 4.8.4.3 Rain water harvesting The rain water collected in mine pits will be collected in a sump at the lowest part of the pit and will be used judiciously for plantation/ dust suppression, if required.
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LAND ENVIRONMENT BASELINE, IMAPCT AND MANAGEMENT
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4.9 Land Environment

4.9.1 Baseline Data Soil Quality Soil may be defined as a thin layer of earths crust, which serves as a natural medium for the growth of plants. The soil characteristics include both physical and chemical details. The soil survey was carried out by the Enkay Enviro Services to assess the soil characteristics of the area. Soil samples were collected at six locations and analyzed. The physical and chemical characteristics of these samples are given in Table No. 4.9.1.
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Table No.4.9.1 Soil Analysis Location Parameters Soil sample collected from the land near mine site, village: Hiyona, Tehsil: Paonta Sahib, Distt.: Sirmour, HP Dark Brown 7.8 215 6.7 0.001 0.0002 1.2 0.21 0.15 < 0.005 0.25 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Soil sample collected from the land of Daulat Ram S/o Shri Khusi Ram, village: Shalana, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Dark Brown 7.6 227 8.9 0.001 0.0003 0.9 0.34 0.18 < 0.005 0.3 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Soil sample collected from the lawn of PWD Guest House, village & Post : Satoon, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Dark Brown 7.6 198 8.4 0.001 0.0004 1.0 0.15 0.22 < 0.005 0.29 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
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Color pH Conductivity (S/cm) Moisture (%) Chlorides as Cl (%) Sulphate as So4 (%) Total Carbonates (%) Total Organic Matter (%) Nitrogen as N (%) Phosphorus as P (%) Potassium as K (%) Zinc, Mg / Kg. Copper, Mg / Kg. Chromium, Mg / Kg. Cadmium, Mg / Kg. Nickel, Mg / Kg. Lead, Mg / Kg.
Soil sample collected from the land of Jagdish Chand Chauhan s/o Shri Rati Chand Chauhan, village: Shilla, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Dark Brown 7.8 208 9.2 0.001 0.0002 0.8 0.39 0.19 < 0.005 0.97 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Soil sample collected from the land of Bhal Singh s/o Shri Udai Ram, village: Thota (Jhakhal), Post: Titiyana, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Dark Brown 7.5 245 8.9 0.002 0.0006 0.7 0.25 0.27 < 0.005 0.65 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
4.9.2 Impact on Land Environment

Mining is a temporary land use of the area. The major impact on the land use during the pre-mining phase is removal of vegetation. During mining and post-mining phase, changes in landscape with landform take place. The major associated impacts are soil-erosion, loss of top soil, disposal of waste etc. The impacts on land due to mining are as under: Topography and land scenario changes due to excavation of open pits. The land-use pattern undergoes a change due to the use of land for mining, dumping & other mining and associated activities. The land-use in the surrounding areas may get affected due to the impacts of mining on water regime. The drainage pattern of the area undergoes a change due to the alterations in the surface topography due to mining and associated activities. The major solid waste generated from the mining operations is topsoil, overburden, plantation, haul road, excavated pits, material stacking etc. 1. Top Soil: - In virgin mining areas, after clearing the vegetation, the top soil (generally up to 30 cm thickness) is generally stripped and stacked separately. The top soil is vastly superior in quality and contains plant nutrients, microbes and humus, which can be used in future for stabilization and reclamation of mined out areas. 2. Excavated pits: - The area of pits will be increase to 1.923 ha from 3.76 ha. The excavated pit will be reclaimed by native plantation. 3. Biological Environment: - No forest area is included in the lease area. The area has very scanty trees and no trees are being cut for mining activity. The mining activities causing no impact on both flora and fauna. The lessee is developing plantation and will also plant trees and shrubs. Over all the effect will be positive as trees and other flora will be planted and raised during the life of mine and post mining phase.
4.9.3 Management
1. Top soil:-Top soil is absent in the mining lease area. 2. Land reclamation and rehabilitation: - The 3.76 ha excavated pit area will be reclaimed by native plantation. Grass, shrubs and trees of local species will be planted over the reclaimed pits.
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3. Biological Environment: - No forest area is included in the lease area. The area is devoid of any significant trees and provisions will be made not to cut down the existing trees. Local and native species will be planted every year. Impact on biodiversity will be studied and provisions will be made to minimize the same.
Stage-wise plantation, reclamation & post mining land use The details of plantation, land reclamation and post mining land use are stated in following tables:Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation Year Unworked area green belt Area No. of (Ha) Trees 1.3 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.572 1300 112 112 112 112 112 572 Peripheral Worked out pit (s) Area (Ha) 3.76 No. of Trees 3760 Dumps Road (s) Total
Area (Ha) -
No. of Trees -
Area (Ha) 0.45
No. of Trees 450
Area (Ha) -
No. of Trees -
Area (Ha) 1.3 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 4.782
Existing I II III IV V From VI year to End of life of mine Total
No. of Trees 1300 112 112 112 112 112 4782
2.432
2432
3.76
3760
0.45
450
6.642
6642
POST MINING LAND USE OF CORE ZONE WITH ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Description Plantation Pits Dumping area Roads, Office/ labour hutments Soil stack Plantation Village houses Un-worked area to be explored or 3.76 0.42 -0.03 2.432 --Land use (Ha.) Water Public Undisturbed body use -------2.59 ------1.0 ----7.978 Total 3.76 0.42 2.59 0.03 2.432 1.0 7.978
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left un-worked
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7.978
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Land use category Pits converted to water body Pits rehabilitated by plantation Dumping area Soil stack
At the end of 5th Year -
6th year to the end of life of mine -
In post operational phase 3.76 0.42 0.03
4.9.4 Topography and Climate

4.9.4.1 Impact on Topography & Climate The mining operations are continuing in the nearby areas since many years. The general topography of the study area is not being disturbed and there will be no change. There will be some change in the topography of the lease area to the extent of excavated pits. It will not be possible to restore the original topography but management is called for to mitigate the impact. The mining operations will not have any impact on the climatic conditions. 4.9.4.2 Management Since it is not possible to restore the original topography However steps will be seen that this impact is minimized
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BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT BASELINE, IMAPCT AND MANAGEMENT
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4.10
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the basis of innumerable environmental services that keep us and the natural environment alive-faro the provision of clean water and water shed services to the recycling of nutrients and pollination. These so-called ecosystem services include: Soil formation and maintenance of soil fertility (through nutrient cycling); Primary production through photosynthesis, as the supportive foundation for all life. Provision of food, fuel and fibre; Provision of shelter and building materials; Regulation of water flows and the maintenance of water quality; Regulation and purification of atmospheric gases; Moderation of climate and weather; Detoxification and decomposition of wastes; Pollination of plants, including many crops; Detoxification and decomposition of wastes; Control of pests and diseases; Maintenance of genetic resources;
Mining has the potential to affect biodiversity throughout the life cycle of a project, both directly and indirectly. Direct or primary impacts from mining due to land clearance (such as access road construction, exploration drilling or overburden stripping) or direct discharge to water bodies or the air. Direct impacts are usually identifiable. Indirect or secondary impacts can result from social or environmental changes induced by mining operations and are often harder to identify immediately. Cumulative impacts occur where mining projects are developed in environments that are influenced by other projects. Good biodiversity management can bring benefits to mining companies including: Increased investor confidence and loyalty. Shorter and less contentious permitting cycles, as a result of better relationships with regulatory relations, Improved community relations; Improved employee motivation;
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Reduced risks and liabilities;
Flora
S. No. a Flora Common Name Chir Pine Botanical Name Pinus roxburgii Toona ciliata Family Characteristics Core / Buffer Zone Buffer zone Buffer zone
Agriculture Crops
Pinaceae
Toona
Meliaceae
Ban
Quorcus leucotrich ophlooa
Fagaceae
Ramban
Agave americana
Agavaceae
Fabura
Ficus pamata
Moraceae
Deodar
Cedrus deodara Euphorbia royleana Boiss.
Zingiberace ae Euphorbiac eae
Surai
It is a large tree, reaching 30-50 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 2 m, exceptionally 3 m. The seeds are 8-9 mm long, with a 40 mm wing, and are wind-dispersed. The Red cedar is widely planted in subtropical and tropical parts of the world as a shade tree and for its fast-growing aspect. The species can grow to around 60m in height and its trunk can reach 3m in girth. Blackjack Oak is an evergreen tree to 25m, found in the Himalayas. It is a large or medium sized tree, with leathery dull green leaves, sharply toothed leaves, 6-16 cm long. Leaves have dense whitewoolly hairs on the underside. The species name leucotrichophora means carrying white hairs. Flowers arise in catkins. Male catkins are woollyhaired. Nuts are ovoid, to 1.5 cm, half covered by the the involucral cup when mature. Flowering: April-May. This is a perennial plant about 1.5 metres tall. The leaves are in dense rosette, stiff and spreading in all directions, flat or concave, sword shape, about 1.5 mt. long, 7.5 cms. wide and 4.5 cms. thick.margins smooth or bear a few small teeth. The epidermies are leathery, and grey green in colour. Inflorescence emerge from the center of the rosette. The flowers are with bad odour. It is moderate-sized tree, 6-10 m in height. It is usually seen cultivated as a shrub. Young branches, velvety, often becoming hairless; bark, smooth, dull, ash gray, can be stripped off with the hand, exposing the white to light-yellow wood underneath; wood, moderately hard. Leaves, alternate, broad, ovate, membranous, 12.92 cm long, 14.16 cm broad, with a heart-shaped base, and toothed margin. Leaves are dark green and rough on the upper surface, light green and tomentose on the lower surface. It is at par with the cultivated figs in taste and flavour, however, size is rather small in this case. In the hills of India, this fig is eaten largely and is succulent, sweet and pleasant. It is a large evergreen coniferous tree reaching 4050 m tall, exceptionally 60 m, with a trunk up to 3 m diameter. The leaves are needle-like, mostly 2.5-5 cm long, occasionally up to 7 cm long, Small trees or shrubs, 5-7 m tall, glabrous except for cyathia. Stems 4-7 cm thick, green, 5-7-angled, many branching from upper parts; ribs with rounded teeth/tubercles. Leaves alternate, apically clustered; stipules pricklelike, spines paired, 3-5 mm; petiole absent; leaf blade oblanceolate to spoon- shaped, 5-15 1-4 cm, slightly succulent, base attenuate, margin entire, apex obtuse or subtruncate; veins inconspicuous. Cyathia in subterminal cymes, yellow, peduncle ca. 5 mm;
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Horar
Torminalia temontora
Combretace ae
Behra
Terminalia chchebula
Combretace ae
Khair
Acacia catechu
Fabaceae
Shisham
Dalbergia sissoo
Fabeceae
Simbel
Shoria robusta
Depterocar paceae
Sal
Shorea robusta
Dipterocarp aceae e Ericaceae
Barals
Rododand rror arrboreum
cyathophylls as long as involucre, membranous; involucre ca. 2.5 2.5 mm; glands 5, transversely elliptic, dark yellow. Capsule 3-lobed, 1-1.2 1-1.5 cm, smooth and glabrous. Seeds 3-3.5 2.5-3 mm, brown, adaxially striate; caruncle absent. Fl. and fr. May-Jul. It is a tree growing to 30 m tall, with a trunk diameter of 1 m. The fruit is ovoid, 3 cm long, with five wings not extending beyond the fruit apex. The bark is fire-resistant. The wood is coarse, fairly straight grained, dull to somewhat lustrous and without any smell or taste. The heartwood varies from light brown with few markings to dark brown or brownish black and figured with darker streaks. The sapwood is reddish white and sharply differentiated. The heartwood is moderately durable and the sapwood is liable to powder-post beetle attack. It has a remarkable attribute. Some members of the species store water in the dry season It is a deciduous tree growing to 30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. The leaves are alternate to sub-opposite in arrangement, oval, 7-18 cm long and 4.5-10 cm broad with a 1-3 cm petiole. The fruit is drupe-like, 2-4.5 cm long and 1.2-2.5 cm broad, blackish, with five longitudinal ridges. It is a moderate size deciduous tree with rough dark gray brown bark. The diameter of the trunk is about 30-40 cm, leaves are compound. The rachis branching from the mid-rib has 4-5 round prickle. The rachis is nearly 10-20 cm long and bears 2060 pinnate each about 3-4 cm long. It is an erect deciduous tree, native to the indian subcontinent. It is primarily found growing along river banks below 900m elevation, but can range naturally up to 1,300m. The temperature in its native range averages 10 40C, but varies from just below freezing to nearly 50C. It can withstand average annual rainfall up to 2,000mm and droughts of 3 4 months. Soils range from pure sand and gravel to rich alluvium of river banks; Shisham can grow in slightly saline soils. Seedlings are intolerant of shade Sal is moderate to slow growing, and can attain heights of 30 to 35 m and a trunk diameter of up to 2-2.5 m. The leaves are 10-25 cm long and 515 cm broad. In wetter areas, it is evergreen in drier areas, it is dry-season deciduous, shedding most of the leaves in between February to April, leafing out again in April and May. Sal is moderate to slow growing, and can attain heights of 30 to 35 m and a trunk diameter of up to 2-2.5 m. The leaves are 10-25 cm long and 5-15 cm broad. Its name means tending to be woody or growing in a tree-like form. It has been recorded as reaching heights of up to 20 m, although more usually it has a height and spread up to 12m (36ft) x 12m (36ft).In early- and mid-spring, trusses of 15-20 bell-shaped flowers, 5 cm (2in) wide and 3-5 cm (1.25-2in) long are produced in red, pink or white. They have black nectar pouches and black spots inside.
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Kasham
Berberis arstata
Berberidace ae
Tung
Vernicia fordii
Euphorbiac eae
d. e. f. g.
Grassland Endanger ed species Endemic species Others
The genus is characterized by dimorphic shoots, with long shoots which form the structure of the plant, and short shoots only 1-2 mm long. The leaves on long shoots are non-photosynthetic, developed into three-spined thorns 3-30 mm long; the bud in the axil of each thorn-leaf then develops a short shoot with several normal, photosynthetic leaves. These leaves are 1-10 cm long, simple, and either entire, or with spiny margins. Only on young seedlings do leaves develop on the long shoots, with the adult foliage style developing after the young plant is 1-2 years old. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree growing to 20 m tall, with a spreading crown. The bark is smooth and thin, and bleeds latex if cut. The leaves are alternate, simple, 4.525 cm long and 3.522 cm broad, heart-shaped or with three shallow, maple-like lobes, green above and below, red conspicuous glands at the base of the leaf, and with a 5.526 cm long petiole. The flowers are 2.5 3.5 cm diameter, with five pale pink to purple petals with streaks of darker red or purple in the throat; it is monoecious with individual flowers either male or female, but produced together in the inflorescences. The flowers appear before or with the leaves in loose, terminal clusters. The fruit is a hard, woody pear-shaped drupe 46 cm long and 35 cm diameter, containing four or five large, oily seeds; it is green initially, becoming dull brown when ripe in autumn. Nil Nil Nil Nil
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Fauna
S. No. 1. Particulars Total listing Common Name Black Bear Zoological Name Sllenerdos thibetinus Family Characteristics Height:130-190 cm, Males weigh: Between 100-218 kg, Females weigh: Between 50-125 kg, Lifespan: 25 years. Black bears live in moist forests, on steep mountains, and in areas where the vegetation is thick. They live at higher elevations in the summer, and descend during the winter. They are small ungulates with a goatlike or antelope-like appearance. Gorals typically weigh 25-40 kg and are 80-130 cm in length, with short, backward-facing horns. Coloration differs between species and individuals but generally ranges from light gray to dark red-brown, with Schedule II Core / Buffer Zone Buffer zone
Ursidae
Ghoral
Nemorhaedus goral
Bovidea
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Mouse
Mus-musulus
Muridea
Porcupine
Hystrix indica
Hystricide a
Monkey
Macaca mulatta
Cercopith ecidea
Langur
presbytis entellus
Cercopith ecidae
Kakar
Maschus maschijerus
Cervidae
lighter patches on the chest, throat, and underside, and a dark stripe down the spine. They have woolly undercoats covered by longer, coarser hair, which helps to protect them in the cold areas where they are often found. House mice have an adult body length (nose to base of tail) of 7.5 10 cm (3.03.9 in) and a tail length of 510 cm (2.03.9 in); the weight is typically 1025 g (0.350.88 oz). They vary from white to grey, light brown to black, with short hair and a light belly. The ears and tail have little hair. The hind feet are short compared to Apodemus mice, only 1519 mm (0.590.75 in) long; the normal gait is a run with a stride of about 4.5 cm (1.8 in), though they can jump up to 45 cm (18 in). The droppings are blackish, about 3 mm (0.12 in) long, and have a strong musty smell. The voice is a highpitched squeak. This is a large rodent, growing more that three feet long and weighs 32 pounds. It is covered in multiple layers of quills. The longest quills grow from its shoulders to about a third of the animal's length. Its tail is covered in short, hollow quills that can rattle when threatened. It has broad feet and long claws for digging. Adult males measure approximately 53 centimeters on average and weigh an average of 7.7 kilograms. Females are smaller, averaging 47 centimeters in length and 5.3 kilograms in weight. This macaque is brown or grey in color and have pink faces which are typically bereft of fur. Its tail is of medium length and averages between 20.7 and 22.9 centimeters. It typically has a lifespan of about 25 years. The species is native to northern India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burma, Thailand, Afghanistan, southern China, and some neighboring areas. The male weighs 9 15 kg, the female weighs 4 8 kg but in the Himalayas it grows much larger. Most of them are of a slender build, about 2 feet long with a 2 1/2 foot tail. It has a lifespan of about 25 years. Measures 89 to 135 cm long with a shoulder height of 40 to 65 cm. Weight ranges from 15 to 35 kg. Lifespan: about 10 years. It is found in tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, and scrub forests as well as hilly areas, grasslands, and savannas. They must remain near a
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water source. Jungli suar
Sus -scrofa
Suidae
b.
Reptiles
Bamboo pit viper
Trimoresurus gramineus
Viperidea
Girgit
Chameleo zeylanicus
Chamaele onidae
Adult boars average 120-180 cm in length and have a shoulder height of 90 cm. Average weight is 70-90 kg. Extreme Lifespan: 27 years. It lives in the typical wild habitat is generally moist forests and shrub lands, especially oak forests and areas where reeds are abundant. as deep as broad or broader than deep; upper head-scales small, smooth, imbricate; supraocular scale narrow, rarely broken up; internasals in contact or separated by one or two scales; 8 to 13 scales on a line between the supraoculars; usually one or two, rarely three, series of scales between the suboculars and the labials ; 9 to 12 upper labials, second usually forming the anterior border of the loreal pit, third largest; temporal scales smooth. Scales more or less distinctly keeled, in 21 (rarely 19 or 23) rows. Ventrals 145-175; anal scale entire; subcaudals 53-76. Upper parts usually bright green, rarely yellowish, greyish, or purplish brown, with or without black, brown, or reddish spots ; usually a light, white, yellow, or red streak along the outer row of scales ; end of tail frequently yellow or red; lower parts green, yellow, or whitish. Grows to a length of 2.5 feet (0.76 m); tail 6-5 inches. They are slow moving with independently movable eyes, the ability to change skin colouration, long tongue, prehensile tail and special leg adaptations for grasping vegetation. Many species have crests or horns, and males are generally larger and more colorful than females. Almost all species have a maximum length between 15 and 40 centimetres (5.9 and 16 in), but the Meller's Chameleon (the largest chameleon not native to Madagascar) may reach almost twice that size. A medium-sized, dark brown or olive brown or olive brown monitor, with acute, long, and compressed teeth. Snout convex terminally, its length from two to two and a half times its height. Scales on crown of head much larger than nuchal scales and rounded and keeled posteriorly; supraocular scales small and sub equal; mid-body scales 132-176 and abdominal scales in 90-100 transverse rows. Digits elongate. Tail
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Monitor common Indian
Varanus sp.
Varanidae
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long and strongly compressed, with a double-toothed crest above. Lateral caudal scales keeled and smaller than subcaudals. Tongue very long, forked and protractible. Body dark brownish or olive brown above, usually with blackish dots; underpants yellowish or spotted with black; spots numerous on throat. Comman Indian drait Bungarus caeruleus Elapidea The body colour varies from a dark steely blue-black to a pale faded bluish grey. The average length is 1 meter. Subcaudal scales after the anal scales are not divided. It has large hexagonal scales running down its spine. The white cross bands are more prominent near the tail region.The male is larger than the female and also has a longer tail. Most pheasantssome 50 species in about 16 genera of the subfamily Phasianidaeare long-tailed birds of open woodlands and fields, where they feed in small flocks. All have hoarse calls and a variety of other notes. The males of most species are strikingly coloured; the females are inconspicuously coloured. A male pheasantpugnacious in breeding seasonhas one or more leg spurs and may have fleshy ornaments on the face. Courting males sometimes fight to the death in the presence of hens, who seem utterly indifferent to ... (100 of 660 words) It is a resident breeder in dry, open and often hilly country. It nests in a scantily lined ground scrape laying 521 eggs.. The Rock Partridge takes a wide variety of seeds and some insect food. The Rock Partridge is a rotund bird, with a light brown back, grey breast and buff belly. The face is white with a black gorget. It has rufous-streaked flanks and red legs. When disturbed, it prefers to run rather than fly, but if necessary it flies a short distance on rounded wings. The species has long been domesticated in areas of northern India and Pakistan where it is used for fighting. The domesticated birds can be large at around 500-600g, compared to 250g for wild birds. They are usually carefully reared by hand and become as tame and confiding as a pet dog. Several authors have described the running of the birds as being particularly graceful: They run very swiftly and gracefully; IV Core / Buffer zone
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Bird
Pheasant
Ithaginis cruentus
Phasianid ae
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Chuker
Alectoris chukar
Phasianid ae
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Titar
Francolinus pondicerian us
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they seem to glide rather than run, and the native lover can pay no higher compliment to his mistress than to liken her gait to that of the Partridge. During the breeding season calling males attract challengers and the decoys were used to trap these birds especially for "fights. Pigeon blue rack Calumba livia Columbida e They vary in size from 5.9 to 31.5 inches in length and from 1.1 to 4.4 pounds in weight. They have compact bodies, short necks, and small heads. The wings are long and broad and the tail is long and either broad or pointed. The bill is short. The eyes are surrounded by an area of bare skin The Columbidae tend to have short bills and legs, small heads on large compact bodies. The wings are large and have low wing loadings; pigeons have strong wing muscles and are amongst the strongest fliers of all birds. Doves are distributed everywhere on Earth, except for the driest areas of the Sahara Desert, Antarctica and its surrounding islands and the high Arctic.. The largest number of species is found in tropical forests and woodlands, where they may be arboreal, terrestrial or semiterrestrial. It has a light cream to pink chest and belly, barred black and white wings and back, reddish Markings around its bill and a red crown. The male has red on the crown and on the nape of his neck. The female has red just on the nape of her neck. They are 9-10.5 inch long, and have a wing span of 15-18 inch. The red-bellied woodpecker can be found in open and swampy woodlands. In the winter, birds in the northern most parts of the range may move south. Cuckoo The Koel is 39- 46 cm in length. It is a long and slim birds. It has a long tails, pointed wings and curved bills. The male is glistening black, with yellowish green bill and crimson eyes. They have short wings but long tail. The female is dark brown, with profusely spotted and barred with white. Females have green beak and red eyes. Males and females are distinct in appearance. Tail is dark gray and slightly white in colour. The crown is dark brown and the bill is pale green in colour. Females are slightly smaller than the males. IV Core / Buffer zone
Dove
Zenaida asiatics
Columbida e
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Syam kukut/woo dcock
Pujous scolopax reerticola
Picidae
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Koel
Eudynamys scolopacea
Cuculidae
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Jangal crow
Corvus macrorhynch os
Corvidae
House crow
Corvus spendens
Corvidae
Parrot
Psittacula himalayana
Psittacida e
Maina
Aoridotheres tritis/fulcus
Sturnidae
PahariBulbul
Periorocatus breuirostous
Pycnonoti dae
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Endangere d species Endemic species Migratory species Aquatic fauna Endangere d species
It is a very widespread Asian species of crow. They are very adaptable and are able to survive on a wide range of food sources making them capable of colonizing new areas due to which they are often considered a nuisance, especially on islands. They have a large bill and due to this they are also sometimes called large-billed crow or thick-billed crow. The length of house crow is 40 cm. The forehead, crown, throat and upper breast are a richly glossed black, whilst the neck and breast are a lighter grey-brown in color. The wings, tail and legs are black. Both adults in general green with blue tint; dark grey head with blue tint; black chin and wide stripe across lower cheeks; fine black line around hindneck; band around hindneck under black line green/blue; patch on inner median wing coverts deep maroon in males, missing in females; long central tail feathers in male, shorter in female; green at base of tail becoming deep blue and widely tipped with bright yellow. Red upper mandible, pale yellow lower. Eye pale yellow. It is identified by the brown body, black hooded head and the bare yellow patch behind the eye. The bill and legs are bright yellow. There is a white patch on the outer primaries and the wing lining on the underside is white. This species is distinguished by its black head, white cheeks and yellow patch under tail and size is 20 cm. It is a widespread resident in Himalayas regions, but also found west to Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula. Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
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4.10.1 Management of Biological Environment

The mitigation involves selecting and implementing measures to protect biodiversity. Biodiversity enhancements refer to mearsures undertaken to enhance and improve biodiversity-they go beyond the mitigation or rehabilitation and explore opportunities to enhace the conservation of biodiversity. Whereas mitigation and rehabilitation
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measures are responses to the impacts or threats to biodiversity airsing from mining operations, enhancement measures are undertaken in response to external threats to biodiversity or a lack of scientific knowledge concerning biodiversity. This is a critical distinction between mitigation, rehabilitation and enhancement
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT BASELINE, IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT
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4.11
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
4.11.1 BASELINE Socio-economic profile in Core and Buffer Zone The existing project will lead to mining of limestone of Hiyona Limestone Mine by opencast semi-mechanized method from the land in village Hiyona of tehsil Paonta Sahib, district Sirmour (H.P.). Mining activities associated with mining are overburden handling, dumping, transportation, etc. For successful implementation of the project, it is necessary to cultivate a productive relationship between the project authorities and the affected families and the communities around through planning, designing and implementation of sound Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Objectives To collect in a participate way, all the socio-economic and demographic details of the buffer zone in general and in depth details from core zone. To characterize the socio-economic, environmental, cultural and political situation of the project. To characterize the socio-economic, environmental, cultural and political situation of the project. The identify the support service providers for ensuring long term sustainability of the income generating enterprises. To identify the impacts of projects on community as a whole in buffer zone.
Infrastructure Survey The survey comprises of collection of formation on all items of basic facilities in the affected villages proposed to be strengthen like approach road, internal roads, water sources, open areas, forestry sources, extent of agricultural land, educational facilities, health services, historical and archaeological site etc. The data for infrastructure availability is collected from census reports of 2001 and adequate survey in few villages. Socio-Economic Structure Population & Population growth, literacy and occupational pattern in Core Zone There is no habitation in the core zone.
Population & population growth in buffer zone
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The study area comprises of 248 villages of tehsil Paonta Sahib, district Sirmour (H.P.) within 10 km distance from the periphery of the project site. The total population of the study area is 1,13,112 accommodating 22,625 households with average family size are 6 persons per family.
Literacy Profile in Buffer Zone The literacy levels and the educational background in the background in the project area will be meaningful if a relatively new development activity is to be launched which will totally change in the pattern of life of the project area population. The higher literacy level can be expected to reduce social resistance towards new activity. The average literacy rate as per 2001 census has been 98.39 %. The literacy rate in the district seems to be average due to insufficient educational institutes. The district is backward; poverty is a grave problem due to which dropouts in the area. Primary education is available in almost all the villages but higher education is away from their places. Transportation is not available in many of the villages. Most of the tribals, livelihood is based on the forest therefore after attaining primary education tribal want their children to earn rather than continuing education.
Occupational Structure in Buffer Zone In the initial stages, the shift of resources occurs away from the primary sector (agriculture, forestry, fishery, dairy, poultry, mining etc.) to the manufacturing sector or the secondary sector. These two sectors are the commodity producing sectors and their activities are required to be supported by the appropriate and adequate development of the service sector, or the tertiary sector. Occupational structure of the workforce will be indicative of the economic activity. Any change in occupational structure will be indicative of the changing nature of the economy which will depent on the changing nature of the availability in the project buffer zone as well as in the core zone and includes cultivators, agricultural labours, and household industry workers etc. The employment rate in the study area is 32.37 % as main workers, 07.84 % as marginal workers and 59.78 % non workers respectively.
Health Status
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Health of the people is not only a desirable goal, but is also essential investment in human resources. As per the National Health Policy (1983) primary health center has been accepted as a main instrument for achieving this goal. For the development and strengthening of rural health, infrastructure through a three tier system, such as sub centers, primary health centers (PHC) and community health centers have been established.
Socio Economic Survey Following salient observations were recorded: Educational facilities are available in all the villages in the form of primary and middle schools. In some of the villages it is extended up to high schools. For higher studies people have to avail this facility from the nearest town. Primary health centers and sub-centers are available to the rural people. During emergencies people have to move to the nearest town places. Communication facilities are available in the village Satoun, which is 3.3 km from the mine site. Agriculture is the main occupation of the respondents. Main crops grown in the area are wheat, Rice, Mustard, Soyabean, Groundnut etc. Unemployment is a crucial problem. Youth do not have enough technical education to be absorbed in the industries on permanent basis.
Awareness and Opinion about the project The respondents from almost of all the villages are aware about this project activity. The respondents have mixed view about the project. Most of the respondents have opinion due to existing project activity, economy of the villages will be improved and some of them have a fear about the increased solid waste in the environment which may damage the crop yield. Some fear that water shortage in the region will increase due to the requirement of water and other associated activities. Due to existing project, the respondents from the nearby villages have in the region show favorable opinion about activity as it may lead to increase in infrastructural facilities, job opportunities and business opportunities. The educated youths opined that the management will give preference to them/ local people for employment as per their educational ability.
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Civic Amenities Infrastructure resources are base of the villages with reference to education, drinking water resources, post and telegraph, communications and supply. Almost all of the villages in the study area are having primary level education. Secondary education is available in 30% of the villages. For higher education the children have to go to the nearest town Hiyona. Primary health care and medical faculties are available at village, which is 3.2 km (radially) towards south from the mine site. Both post office and phone facilities are available at village Satoun, however, remaining villages are availing within 5 km distance. All the villages are connected through road network and are also approachable through public transport.
4.11.2 Impact on Socio-Economic Environment All the activities of the human beings are for the benefit of the society. Hence, the impacts of the human activities, specially mining and associated activities, on the society assume a great importance. Mining and associated activities cause the following impacts on the society:1. Cost of living: - Societies dependent on agriculture and forests have a lower level of economic scenario. The development of mining areas and other associated activities in such areas increase the level of the economic activities manifolds. Increase mining activities and economic activities generate more money and increase the buying power of the people directly and indirectly associated with these activities. This lead to an increase in the cost of living, which adversely affects the other people, including ethnic people, who are not associated with these mining activities. 2. Water scarcity: - Mining by open cast method damage the water regime and thus causes a reduction in the overall availability of water in and around the mining areas. In the sedimentary deposit mining areas the water table and aquifers are damaged and thus availability of water will be reduced from these sources. 3. Health Impacts: - Health and well being of the people living in and around the mining areas got affected due to the pollutants in the air, water, noise and vibrations. In fact, the society nearby mining areas has to bear the various costs of abating the affects of environmental pollution in various ways. The people working in the mines
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and associated facilities also get affected by the work place environment, which can cause various problems. 4. Infrastructure facilities: - The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about infrastructural development, i.e. roads are constructed, schools and hospitals are established and communication facilities are developed etc., which tend to improve the quality of life. 5. Employment Opportunities: - The mining and associated activities offer opportunities of employment to the eligible people from ethic population. The project affected people are given jobs and are trained for self employment. People also get employment in the other developmental activities and also the mineral based activities in and around the mining areas. 6. Increase in aspiration: - The ethnic people of the mineral bearing areas, with the advent of mining and associated activities are exposed to various developments and this tends to increase their aspirations. In fact, this is necessary for the overall development in the mining areas. 4.11.3 Management Socio-economic environment will have positive impact due to the mining project in the area. The salient features of the possible likely scene area as follows: 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. Local people will be taken into confidence in all the activities so as to redress their grievances, if any, and to meet their aspirations and thus to make them partner in development process. Employment: - In the recruitment process of the organization, local people will be given preference on the basis of their qualification and experience and as per the requirement of project. Occupational Hazards and Safety: - Occupational hazards involved in mines are related to dust pollution, noise pollution, blasting and injuries from equipments, fall from high places and electric shocks. DGMS has given necessary guidelines for safety against these occupational hazards. The management will strictly follow these guidelines. All necessary first aid and medical facilities will be provided to the workers. The mine will be well equipped with proper fire protection and fire fighting equipment. All
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operators and mechanics will be trained to handle fire fighting equipments. Further all the necessary protective equipments will be provided to persons working in hazardous areas.
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SECTION IX- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
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S.NO 1 PARTICULARS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN PAGE NO. 1-6
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

S.No. Parameter Aspects of Operation 1. Land Environment. Mining Land use of the mining area will change due to1. Pits (3.76 hectare) 2. Dump (0.42 hectare) 3. Soil stack (0.03 hectare). Blasting Vibration, air over pressure The 3.76 ha excavated pit area will be reclaimed by spreading a layer of top soil and planted upon. Grass, shrubs and trees of local species will be planted over the reclaimed pits. The dump & top soil area will also be planted. Jack hammer Drill is proposed for making 32 mm (dia.) size holes in minerals. Burden and spacing is proposed 0.75m and 1.2m respectively. Jack Hammer drilling will be done for secondary blasting also. Blasting during low cloud cover will be avoided and controlled blasting will be followed to minimise the impacts on environment. 2. Air Environment Blasting Dust emission is generated as Stemming length is kept optimum. the material is blasted from the Proper use of explosives. benches. Delay blasting will be carried out. Potential impacts Mitigation measures
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Transportation
Movement
of
vehicles
like Effective water sprinklers on haul road and plantation on either side of the haul roads will be done to reduce impact of haul road dust emission. Proper maintenance of vehicles loading. No overloading will be done. Speed restrictions will be imposed on vehicles within the lease area. Vehicle shall be covered by tarpaulins prevent spillage .
dumper trucks, tankers, etc. will also generate dust from the agitation of unpaved surface.
Drilling
Blast holes are drilled into the Use of sharp bits will minimize the generation of dust. overburden and the mined Wet drilling will eliminate the dust raised during the drilling mineral. In dry conditions, operations. drilling operation may generate Water will be used very judiciously during drilling. significant dust.
Haul
Road/ The
waste
rock and
mass release
is Effective water sprinklers on haul road and plantation on by either side of the haul roads.
Overburden handling
fragmented
blasting and loaded into haulage The wake effect of dust emissions will be avoided by trucks by machines. These proper water sprinkling (3 KLD). operations will produce dust The period of time between applications of water will be emissions during loading, systematically planned. unloading and transportation of The plantation in the reclaimed area as well as on the the material from the pit. mined out pits will contain the dust to a large extent.
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Water Environment
Mining Domestic waste water
The lowest ground level is 1084 MSL.
The mine working will start from 1512 MSL and will be restricted to 1296 MSL at the end of life of mine. Ground water table will be not be encountered and hence, there will be no impact on water table. The sewage generated from the mine will be treated in a biological treatment unit and the treated waste water will be used for plantation.
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Noise 4. Environment
Mobile Equipment Blasting Mechanization Transportation Excavation Drilling
The
sources
of
noise Maintenance of machinery: - Proper and regular maintenance of machinery will be ensured to keep the noise generated at minimum. The vehicles operating will be maintained and provided with good silencers.
contributing to environment in this mine and surrounding area are mainly running of vehicles, mechanical compressors, blasting etc. shovels,
tractor- Vegetation: - Tree planting operations would reduce jack-hammer, noise considerably. It must, however, be ensured that the The level of vegetation should be dense, and include native species of different height. Hearing Protection: - Equipment like earmuffs, ear plugs, etc. are commonly used devices for hearing protection. Average noise attenuation up to 32 dB (A) can be achieved using earmuffs. Jack-hammer drillers may use earmuffs. Blasting: - Blasting will be avoided in the morning and evening hour, on foggy days, at night time and at times of high wind velocity and low cloud cover. Delay blasting will be carried out. Drilling: - Drilling is carried out with the help of sharp drill bits.
mechanization is low and none of these sources is continuous. It will hardly have any impact.
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5.
Biological Environment
Flora & Fauna
The
no No forest area is included in the lease area. The area is endangered/endemic species of devoid of any significant trees and provisions will be flora and fauna in the lease made not to cut down the existing trees. area has area. The schedule I fauna is reported in the existing area. Local and native species will be planted. About 112 plants will be planted every year @ 1000 trees/ hect. Impact on biodiversity will be insignificant.
Conservation plan of the same is enclosed as ANNEXURE-XV. Biodiversity impacts 6. Socio-economic Environment CSR
and The impact on socio-economic Local people will be given employment depending upon development will be positive their skill. Development activities will be taken up in consultation with local bodies. Education, safety and health campaigns will be carried out in nearby villages. Periodic medical examination / checking of workers will be carried out as per requirement under Mines
Employment
rules,1955. 7. Soil Environment Soil cover Top soil Soil wherever available will be scraped off and stored separately. It will be spread over the areas for plantation to provide green cover. The scraped off soil needs to be protected from erosion.
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE

K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ PH/2010-112
SECTION V-ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
SECTION - V
SECTION-V ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 5.1 5.2 5.3 INTRODUCTION GENERATION OF BASELINE DATA COMPONENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 2 2 4 1-4
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

5.1 Introduction
The regular monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess the status of environment during project operations. With the knowledge of baseline conditions, the monitoring programme will serve as an indicator for any deterioration in environmental conditions due to operation of the project, to enable taking up suitable mitigation steps in time to safeguard the environment. Monitoring is as important as that of control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be determined by monitoring. The objectives of monitoring are: Verify effectiveness of planning decisions Measure effectiveness of operational procedures Confirm statutory and corporate compliance Identify unexpected changes
5.2
Generation of Baseline Data

The detailed study carried out for ascertaining the baseline scenario within the study area (within 10 kms radius) from the site for different environmental components during the study period spread over the months of October09 and November09 are given below:-
a) Micro meteorology: A temporary weather monitoring station was installed on the mine site to monitor wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and relative humidity on hourly basis during the study period.
b) Ambient Air Quality: For assessing ambient air quality a network of six stations were installed at different locations.
c) Water analysis: Six samples at different locations on monthly basis for three months were collected and analyzed as per drinking water standards for different parameters to ascertain water quality in the study area.
d) Soil analysis: A minimum six samples were collected and analyzed from the nearby villages to estimate the soil quality and its nature.
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e)
Noise: An integrated sound level meter was used to monitor noise levels on 24 hourly basis once in a month for three months at four locations.
f)
Land use: Details on the land use pattern within the study area has been summarized from the census record and the land classification of the acquired area was collected from the Tehsil Office.
g) Biological: The detailed flora and fauna study has been conducted to ascertain the different species available within the study area.
h) Demography: Status of demography & socio-economic features within the study area has been collected from the secondary sources.
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COMPONENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME FOR CELL
CELL
Air, Noise, Water Land Environment and Energy use Monitoring
Selection of Parameters
Selection of Monitoring System
Equipment Specifications
Analytical Quality Control

Frequency Sampling
Analysis Methodology
Statistical Analysis of Results
Comparison with Standards
Adoption of Additional Mitigation Measures, if Necessary
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SECTION- VI- RISK ASSESSMENT PLAN AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
SECTION VI
S. No. SECTION VI ADDITIONAL STUDIES 6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.2 6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN OBJECTIVES IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS ON SITE EMERGENCY PLAN OFF SITE EMERGENCY PLAN 2 2 2 3 7-10 1-10
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ADDITIONAL STUDIES
6.1 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
A major emergency in mining is one, which has the potential to cause serious injury or loss of life. It may cause extensive damage to property and serious disruption in work inside and outside the premises. It will normally require the assistance of emergency services to handle it very effectively. Any incident may develop into a major emergency even with the best safety measures. To deal with situation a plan will be prepared properly and documented for ease of implementation at the time of need without losing valuable time on top priority.
6.1.1 OBJECTIVES The DMP indicates the organizations emergency preparedness, resource availability and response actions required to deal with various types of emergencies that can occur at mines the organization structure of DMP specifies responsibility of persons and gives directions to deal with such situations. Thus the overall objectives of the emergency plan are summarized as:-
Rapid control and containment of Hazardous situation. Minimizing the risk and impact of event/ accident. Effective prevention of damage to property. In order to achieve effectively the objectives of emergency planning, the critical elements that from the backbone of Disaster Management Plan (DMP) are:a. Reliable and early detection of an emergency and immediate careful planning. b. The command, co-ordination and response organization structure along with availability of efficient trained personnel. c. The availability of resources for handling emergencies. d. Appropriate emergency response action. e. Effective notification and communication facilities. f. Regular review and updating DMP. g. Protect training of the concerned personnel.
Minimizing the effects may include rescue, first aid, evacuation, rehabilitation and giving information promptly to concern people .
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6.1.2 Identification of Hazards The following types of hazards are identified at Limestone mine are as under:6.1.2.1 Fall of Sides & Roof
Flatter slopes angles are adopted where occurrences of loose earth are encountered. Unmanageable heights are not created. Loose rocks are properly dressed. Nature and structure of the rocks are properly studied for their slips.
6.1.2.2 Storage and Use of Explosives Proper and safe storage of explosives. Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives. Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage.
6.1.2.3 Storage of oil and fuel Due care will be taken to avoid oil spillage. Storage will not be allowed beyond necessity.
6.1.2.4 Water Due care will be taken to provide retaining wall around the dumps. Proper drainage will be maintained to eliminate inundation of working pits during rains from run-off water.
6.2 ON-SITE EMERGNCY PLANNING

6.2.1 Code of Practice in case of Fire at Mines Objective: - To deal with fire efficiently and quickly at location of mine including HEMM. Source of Fire:1. 2. 3. HEMM Oil & Lubricant Room. Diesel Pump/ storage area
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Line of Action:c) Any person notices any sign of fire will start shouting fire (Fire Aag) to seek assistance and also immediately take steps to give warning by blowing the siren continuously and take steps to extinguish the fire by using appliances available near the site. ii) Duties of Mine Official: - The Mine officials receiving the warning will forthwith inform following on phone. a) Fire fighting station: - for sending fire-fighting team. b) Security main gate: - to inform senior person and to prevent unauthorized entry. c) Shift Engineer to manage with available resources till then. d) Mines Manager for overall supervision and control. e) Duties of Fire Fighting Team: - On receiving warning the team will reach the site of fire and depending on its nature, class and extent will take steps to extinguish it and rescue persons if involved the fire. f) Duties of Mines Manager: - a) On receipt of information about fire the Manager will forthwith rush to the spot and assess the extent of fire. He will supervise the fire fighting operation and make necessary arrangement for medical aid to affected person, if any. b) Inform to senior officials and statutory bodies.
6.2.2 Code of practice in case of Inundation Objective: - To deal with incidence efficiently and quickly. Line of Action:i) Any person notices any rise in water level over danger mark or any unsafe seepage or flow of water over bunds in the working will immediately take steps to give warning by blowing siren and at the same time take necessary action for withdrawal of men and machinery. ii) Duties of mine officials: - After receiving the warning will forthwith inform the following on Phone:a) b) c) Security main gate. Mines Manager Mines Agent.
After getting information, rush to the spot and take actions for safe removal of men & machinery from the site. Inform Hospital on Phone no. for Ambulance, if required.
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Duties of Security Personnel:1) Duties of Security personnel: - They will help in safe removal of men & machinery and rescue the persons, if required. 2) Duties of Mines Manager:a) On receipt of information about inundation the Manager will forthwith rush to the spot and supervise safe removal of affected person, if any. b) Inform to senior officials and statutory bodies.
6.2.3 Appointment of personnel and Duties Effective emergency plans require that, in the event of an accident, nominated individuals be given specific responsibilities, often separate from their day to day activities. The two principal people are the site incident controller and the site main controller. The site incident controller will take control of handling the incident. The person, who is the in charge of mine at the time of the incident and will provide 24-hour cover when shift operation applies, the site incident controller will have to take decisions involving neighboring area perhaps, to be involved in an escalating emergency if it is not shut down. The responsibilities of the site incident controller include the following:1) To assess the scale of the incident (both for internal and external emergency services); 2) To initiate the emergency procedures to secure the safety of employees, minimize damage to plant and property and minimize loss of material. 3) To direct rescue and fire-fighting operations until (if necessary) the fire brigade arrives; 4) To search for casualties; 5) To arrange evacuation of non-essential workers to assembly areas; 6) To set up a communications point with the emergency control center; 7) To assume the responsibilities of the site main controller pending his or her arrival; 8) To provide advice and information as requested to the emergency services. The site main controller will be chosen from the senior management of the mine with general responsibility of directing operations from the emergency control center after relieving the site incident controller of the responsibility for overall control. The specific responsibilities of the main site controller include:ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES VI-5
a) To decide whether a major emergency exists or is likely, requiring the emergency services and the off-site emergency plan; b) To exercise direct operational control of the mines outside the affected area; c) Continually to review and assess possible developments to determine the most probable course of events; d) To assess the shutting down of all operation and then evacuation , in consultation with the site incident controller and key personnel; e) To ensure that casualties are receiving adequate attention; f) To control traffic movement within the mines.
g) To arrange for a log of the emergency to be maintained; h) To issue authorized statements to the news media; i) To control rehabilitation of affected areas after the emergency. Apart from the two site controllers, other works personnel will have key roles to play in the implementation of the emergency plan. These will include senior management of project not directly involved in the emergency, first aid, atmospheric monitoring staff, casualty reception staff and public relations staff to liaise with the media. All need to be aware at the emergency pre-planning stage of the precise nature of their roles.
6.2.4
Emergency Control Centers The emergency control center is the place from which the operations to handle the emergency will be directed and coordinated. The site main controller, key personnel and the senior officers of the fire and police services will attend it. The center will be equipped to receive and transit information and directions from and to the incident controller and other areas of the works, as well as outside. Emergency control centers will therefore contain the following:a) In-charge of external telephone; b) An adequate of internal telephones; c) Notepads, pens and pencils; d) A nominal roll of employees; e) A list of key personnel, with address, telephone numbers etc;
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6.2.5
Action on Site The primary purpose of the on-site emergency plan is to control and contain the incident and to prevent it from spreading to nearby area. The important aspects needing to be considered include the following:-
a) Evacuation: - Non-essential personnel will be evacuated from the incident area and also from the adjacent area. Evacuation will be to a predetermined assembly point in safe part of the mine. b) Accounting for Personnel: - It is important to be able to account for personnel during an emergency. The number of workers present will always be made available. The area will be properly cordoned and exact record of movement of persons will be made, so as to know the affected persons. No un-authorized persons or visitors are allowed to enter the area. c) Access to Records: - The time office has to function properly with handy records of persons on duty. This will be necessary in order that relatives of any causality can be quickly informed. d) Public relations: - It is essential to make arrangements for the authoritative release of information during any emergency of significant length and a senior manager or member of the staff will be appointed as the sole source of this information.
6.3 OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING
6.3.1 Aspects to be included in an off-site Emergency Plan Some of the aspects to be included off-site emergency plan are as follows:1. Organization:- Details of command structure, warning systems, implementation procedures, and emergency control centers name and appointments of incident controller, site main controller, their deputies and other key personnel. 2. Communications: - Identification of personnel involved, communication center, call signs, network, list of telephone numbers. 3. Special Emergency Equipment: - Details of availability of heavy lifting gear, bulldozers, specified fire-fighting equipment, fireboats. 4. Voluntary Organizations: - Details of organizers, telephone numbers, resources etc. 5. Chemical Information: - Details of the hazardous substances, if any, stored or processed on each site and a summary of the risks associated with them.
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6. Meteorological Information: - Arrangements for obtaining details of weather conditions prevail at the time and weather forecasts. 7. Humanitarian arrangements: - Transport, evacuation centers, emergency feeding, treatment of injured, first aid, ambulances, temporary mortuaries. 8. Public Information: - (a) dealing with the media-press office and (b) Informing relatives, etc. 9. Assessment: - (a) Collecting information on the causes of the emergency, (b) Reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan.
6.3.3
Role of the Emergency Coordinating Officer The various emergency services will be coordinated by an emergency coordinating officer (ECO) who is likely to be a senior police officer but, depending on the circumstances, could be a senior fire officer. The ECO will liaise closely with the site main controller. Again depending on local arrangements, for very severe incidents with major or prolonged off-site consequences, the external control may pass to a senior local authority administrator or even an administrator appointed by the Central or State Government.
6.3.4
Role of major Hazard Work Managements The local authority of the organization has to formulate the plan; the role of work management in off-site emergency planning will be to establish liaison with those preparing the plans and to provide appropriate information to such plans. This will include a description, of possible on-site accidents with potential for off-site harm, together with their consequences and an indication of the relative likelihood of the accidents.
6.3.5
Role of the local authority In some places the duty to prepare the off-site plan lies with the local authorities. They may have appointed an Emergency Planning Officer (EPO) to carryout all this duty as part of the EPOs roles in preparing for a whole range of different emergencies within the local authority area. The EPO will need to liaise with the works to obtain the information to provide the basis for the plan.
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6.3.6
Role of the Public The police normally assume the overall control of an emergency, with a senior officer designated as Emergency Coordinating Officer.
6.3.7
Role of the Fire Authorities The control of a fire is normally the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer who will take over the handling of the fire from the site incident controller on arrival at the site. The senior fire brigade officer may also have a similar responsibility for other events, such as explosions and toxic releases.
6.3.8
Role of the Health Authorities Health authorities including doctors, surgeons, hospitals, ambulances and so on have a vital part to play following a major accident and they will form an integral part of any emergency plan. For major fires, injuries will be the result of the effects of thermal radiation to a varying degree and the knowledge and experience to handle this in all, but extreme, cases may be generally available in most hospitals.
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SECTION VII - PROJECT BENEFITS
SECTION - VII
SECTION VII PROJECT BENEFITS 7.1 7.2 MARKET POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENT INFRASTURES PLANTATION HEALTH IN PHYSICAL & SOCIAL 2 2 1-4
7.3 7.4
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7.1 Market Potential
Limestone rock is a sedimentary rock composed of fine grained calcareous sediments. It shows variation in composition, color, grain size, degree of cementation and layering which guides in determining its quality. Limestone of the area is widely used as a raw material of cement.
7.2
Improvements in Physical and Social Infrastructure

The existing project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas. This will result in following benefits:1. Improvements in physical infrastructure. 2. Improvements in social infrastructure. 3. Increase in Employment Potential. 4. Contribution to the Exchequer. 5. Prevention of illegal mining. 6. Post-mining enhancement of green cover.
Improvement in Physical Infrastructure The existing project will improve the physical infrastructure of the adjoining areas. This will include the following: Improved road communication due to reopening of the existing project. Strengthening of existing community facilities through the Community Development Programme. Pumping of mine water augment the water availability after treatment. Creation of community assets (infrastructure) like provision for drinking water, construction of school buildings, village roads/ linked roads, dispensary & health centre, community centre, market place etc. Skill development & capacity building like vocational training, income generation programs and entrepreneurship development program. Literacy program, adult education, assist formation of Village Working Group (VWG), Mahila Mandal etc.
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Awareness program and community activities, like health camps, medical aids, family welfare programs, immunization camp sports & cultural activities, plantation etc.
Improvements in Social Infrastructure There will be some obvious changes in various environmental parameters due to mining activity. Increase socio-economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infrastructural development and better educational and health facilities. Following are the specific impacts:Socio-Economic: - There will be positive impact in socio-economic area due to increase economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infrastructural development and better educational and health facilities. Population dynamics: - Due to the direct and indirect employment potential, there is scope of migration of people into project area and in the peripheral regions; from nearby areas. Standard of Living: - The people will come in contact with migrated people. This may encourage higher aspirations among the people of the area. Accelerated economic activities like health camps, medical aids, family welfare camps, AIDS awareness program etc. Employment Potential: - There is a possibility of creation of direct and indirect employment opportunities due to working of this mine.
7.3
Plantation
The management will provide free saplings of fruit and other trees, etc. to local during rain for plantation. This will increase the consciousness in workers and near-by villagers for greenery. Fruit trees can contribute towards their financial gains.
7.4
Health
Periodic medical check ups as per Mines Act/ Rules and other social development and promotional activities will be undertaken. All this will lift the socio-economic status of the area around the mines.
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SECTION VII PROJECT BENEFITS 7.1 7.2 MARKET POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENT INFRASTURES PLANTATION HEALTH IN PHYSICAL & SOCIAL 2 2 1-4
7.3 7.4
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7.1 Market Potential
Limestone rock is a sedimentary rock composed of fine grained calcareous sediments. It shows variation in composition, color, grain size, degree of cementation and layering which guides in determining its quality. Limestone of the area is widely used as a raw material of cement.
7.2
Improvements in Physical and Social Infrastructure

The existing project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas. This will result in following benefits:1. Improvements in physical infrastructure. 2. Improvements in social infrastructure. 3. Increase in Employment Potential. 4. Contribution to the Exchequer. 5. Prevention of illegal mining. 6. Post-mining enhancement of green cover.
Improvement in Physical Infrastructure The existing project will improve the physical infrastructure of the adjoining areas. This will include the following: Improved road communication due to reopening of the existing project. Strengthening of existing community facilities through the Community Development Programme. Pumping of mine water augment the water availability after treatment. Creation of community assets (infrastructure) like provision for drinking water, construction of school buildings, village roads/ linked roads, dispensary & health centre, community centre, market place etc. Skill development & capacity building like vocational training, income generation programs and entrepreneurship development program. Literacy program, adult education, assist formation of Village Working Group (VWG), Mahila Mandal etc.
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Awareness program and community activities, like health camps, medical aids, family welfare programs, immunization camp sports & cultural activities, plantation etc.
Improvements in Social Infrastructure There will be some obvious changes in various environmental parameters due to mining activity. Increase socio-economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infrastructural development and better educational and health facilities. Following are the specific impacts:Socio-Economic: - There will be positive impact in socio-economic area due to increase economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infrastructural development and better educational and health facilities. Population dynamics: - Due to the direct and indirect employment potential, there is scope of migration of people into project area and in the peripheral regions; from nearby areas. Standard of Living: - The people will come in contact with migrated people. This may encourage higher aspirations among the people of the area. Accelerated economic activities like health camps, medical aids, family welfare camps, AIDS awareness program etc. Employment Potential: - There is a possibility of creation of direct and indirect employment opportunities due to working of this mine.
7.3
Plantation
The management will provide free saplings of fruit and other trees, etc. to local during rain for plantation. This will increase the consciousness in workers and near-by villagers for greenery. Fruit trees can contribute towards their financial gains.
7.4
Health
Periodic medical check ups as per Mines Act/ Rules and other social development and promotional activities will be undertaken. All this will lift the socio-economic status of the area around the mines.
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SECTION VIII-ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
SECTION - VIII
S. No. 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFITS ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAMME ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 8.4 CALCULATION COST OF WASTE MANAGEMENT 3-4 1-4 2 2 2 2
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8.1 Introduction
The working and exploration in the area has proved the reserves to the tune of 1,80,000 TPA. Cost of Mining The cost of per tone production involves Rs. 100 The cost parameter may be summed up as below:S. No. 1. Mining Activity Cost per tone of Lime stone Rs. 150 Drilling, Blasting, loading and transportation 2. 3. 4. Quality segregation Total Royalty (Re. 0.75 per sq. ft) and taxes 4%. 5. Over-head and other contingencies Included in S. No. 1 -Included in S. No. 1 Rs. 150 Included in S. No. 1 ---Operations involved
8.2 Environmental Action Programme

To develop sustainable mining methodology Rs.1,20,000/- is invested in Environmental Action Plan as capital cost and Rs.55,000/- as recurring cost. S. No. Particulars Capital Cost (In Rs.) Existing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pollution Control Pollution Monitoring Occupational Health Green Belt Training and programme Total awareness 90,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 1,20,000 Proposed 1,00,000 30,000 20,000 30,000 20,000 2,00,000 Annual Recurring Cost (In Rs.) Existing 20,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 55,000 Proposed 40,000 30,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 1,00,000
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8.3
Advantages and disadvantages of Cost Benefit Analysis

General characteristics (including main advantages) of Cost-benefits analysis are as follows:
Cost-benefits analysis imposes an accounting framework that prescribes classes of benefits and costs to consider, means to measure them, and approaches for aggregating them ;
Cost-benefits analysis imposes an strict template on the economic foundations of decision making ;
The technique is flexible-it can be used to choose among a range of alternatives (also within the LCA model) i.e. to compare projects of different lengths ;
Cost-benefits analysis answers issues of public and industrial policy ; Cost-benefits analysis supplies key parameters, like the discount rate, what enables recognizing inherent uncertainties and ways to deal with these uncertainties ;
The technique focuses on tradeoffs, alternatives and opportunities given up ; Cost-benefits analysis suffers from many criticisms. Disadvantages are:
The technique is difficult and specialized ; Cost-benefits analysis is costly to apply ; Environmental concerns fall properly under the realm of ethics, rather than economics ; The equity concerns left unrecognized in the present value calculation.
8.4 Calculation Cost of Waste Management

The improvement in environmental protection and environment conditions involves a corresponding increase in the investment expenditure on waste management system and in the operating cost incurred in every phase of mining productions. To identify all costs of waste management and to develop a transparent methodology for waste management, cost calculation would be possible after preparing full Life Cycle Assessment analysis (including Life Cycle Cost calculation) for an individual company. The main purpose of Life Cycle Assessment is to identify and quantify the environmental impact of goods and services during their entire life cycle. Life Cycle Cost encompasses all the economic implications during the whole life cycle. Life Cycle Cost is defined as the sum of total costs estimated to be incurred in the design, development, production, operation, maintenance, support, and final disposal of a major system over its anticipated useful life span.
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Mining producers can reasonably expect that implementation of Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Cost will lead not only to improvement of the environment, but also to more effective environmental and management which means :
cost savings through reducing waste emissions, reducing fees and fines, consumption at operational sites, reduction of water expenditures, etc.,
an effective tool for decision-making, demonstrating the connection between the activity and devastation of the environment,
Improvement of the image of the environment. After Life Cycle Cost analysis and determination of environment or environmental benefit, it will be possible to develop the financial cost and benefit analysis are compared to find the net result, which can be further analyzed to find the most cost-effective solution for mining waste management.
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ PH/ 20010/ 96
SECTION X DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED
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S.NO. 10.1 PARTICULARS DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED PAGE NO. 1-3
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DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED

Name of the Project:Nature of Consultancy Name and address of the Consultant Brief resume of the Consultant
Organization including approvals , if any (NABL/ DGMS/IBM/ NRBPT/ etc), give
MOE&F/CPCB/others reference REIA/ EMP Report ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES EIA Coordinator 1. Dr. Sanjay Raj 2. Dr. D. S. Parihar Asstt. EIA Coordinator 1. Mr. K.N. Sudershan Rao 2. Dr. Alok Pandey Functional Area Expert 1. Ms. Neha Bhargava 2. Dr. Bhupendra Soni 3. Mr. Mukesh Suroliya 4. Ms. Nidhi Sharma 5. Ms. Shubhangi Tibra 6. Dr. Rajesh Singh 7. Mr. Pawan Sut Sharma H. O.:- Enkay Enviro Services 24 B, Dadu Marg, Gopal Bari, Jaipur (Raj.) B. O.:- Enkay Enviro Services 32, Gopal Bari, Dadu Marg, Jaipur (Rajasthan). An ISO-9001: 2008 certified firm, Empanelled Consultant with RSPCB Applied for NABET Accreditation Environmental Monitoring & Analysis Dr. D.S.Parihar SCS Enviro Services 7- Kesar Vihar, Jagatpura, Jaipur (Raj.). An ISO 9001:2008 certified company Empanelled Consultant with RSPCB
Approved from ISO :9001 Resume is enclosed as Appendix- I Appendix- II
Appendix- III Appendix- IV
Appendix- V Appendix- VI Appendix- VII Appendix- VIII Appendix- IX Appendix- X Appendix- XI
Resume is enclosed as Appendix II.
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Hydro-geological study Mining Plan Modified Mining Plan & Progressive Closure Plan Mine
N.A S. K. Agarwal B.C. Mishra RQP/AJM/153/96/A S.K. Soni RQP/AJM/217/2001/A Jaipur
N.A. N.A Copy is enclosed as Annexure XII.
Scheme
of
Mining
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B.C. Mishra RQP/AJM/153/96/A S.K. Soni RQP/AJM/217/2001/A Jaipur
Copy is enclosed as Annexure XIII.
Progressive Closure Plan
Mine
Rainwater Harvesting
ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES # 24-B, Dadu Marg, Gopal Bari, Jaipur (Raj.)
N.A.
Risk Assessment
Mr. K.N. Sudershan Rao Enkay Enviro Services 24 B, Dadu Marg, Gopal Bari, Jaipur (Raj.)
Enclosed as Appendix- III.
Architectural Plan Fire Fighting/ Utilities plan Services
N.A. N.A. N.A.
N.A. N.A. N.A.
Others , Specify
hereby undertake that all the points raised in the TOR issued by MOE&F are complied with. I also, undertake that the facts given in the REIA/EMP report are factually correct to the best of our knowledge. For Enkay Enviro Services
(Dr. Sanjay Raj) Manager- Mining
I hereby accept all the liabilities and obligations associated with the working and results of the above organizations submitted herein with the report
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K.K. ANAND
(Signature & Name of Project Proponent)
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ PH/ 2010-112
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PROFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING PROJECTS (MINING SECTOR PROJECTS) Note 1: e 2: Note 3: Note 4: All information to be given in the form of Annex/s should be properly numbered and form part of reply to this proforma. Please enter in appropriate box where answer is Yes / No No abbreviation to be used - Not available or not applicable should be clearly mentioned. Core zone is the mining lease area. Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone. Adopt Scoping process in carrying out EIA study. Please indicate source of data. General Information Name of the Project Name of the proponent Mailing Address : : : : Hiyona Limestone Mine Sh. K.K. Anand Shri K.K.Anand Bata Mandi,Paonta Sahib, Distt. Sirmour-173 025 kapilanand51@gmail.com 01704-222340
Note 5: Note 6: 1. (a) (i)
(b) (c) (d) (i) (ii)
(iii) (iv) (e) (i)
E-mail : Telephone no. : Fax no. : Objective of the : Mining of Limestone project Location of the mine Village Tehsil: District Hiyona Paonta Sahib Sirmour Does the proposal relate to New Mine : Yes -No Expansion : Yes No Increase in ML : Yes -No area : Yes No Increase in annual production Renewal of : Yes -No ML Modernization : Yes -No Site Information Geographical : Location Latitude : N 30o 3513 to N 30o 3523 Longitude : E 77o 3911 to E 77o 3843
State Himachal Pradesh - -
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(ii)
2. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
Survey of : 53-F/10 India Toposheet no. Elevation : Highest -1520 MSL above mean Lowest -1080 MSL Sea level : 18.21 hectare Total mining lease area (in hect.) Dominant nature of terrain Flat : Yes -No Undulated : Yes No Hilly : Yes No Land usage of the mining lease area (in ha.) Agricultural : Nil Forest Grazing Waste land Surface water bodies Other (Specify) Total Indicate the seismic zone in which ML area falls. In case of zone IV & V, details of earth quakes in last 10 years. Severity (Richter Scale) Impact i.e. damage to Life Property Existing mine : : : : : : : Nil 12.36 5.85 Nil Nil 18.21 The area falls in Seismic Zone IV.
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4.
Purpose
Break-up of mining lease area (in ha.) as per approved conceptual plan: (No land has been acquired)
Mining Lease Area Government Private Forest Others Agri. Others -----3.76 0.03 0.42 -2.59 ----------Total Area acquired Government Private Forest Others Agri. Others -----1.923 0.03 0.36 -1.34 ----------Area to be acquired Government Private Forest Others Agri. Others -----1.837 -0.06 -1.25 -----------
1. Area to be excavated 2. Storage for top soil 3. Overburden / Dumps 4. Mineral storage 5. Infrastructure (Workshop, Administrative Building, Mineral stacking. Mineral Beneficiation Plant) 7. Railways 8. Green Belt 9. Tailings pond 10. Effluent treatment plant 11. Coal handling plant / Mineral separation plant 12. Township area/ Village & Building 13. Other (Specify) a. Unworked area-Govt. Waste Land b. Agriculture land c. Grazing land TOTAL
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5. (a) (b) (c) 6.
Township (outside mining lease) Total area (in hect.) No. of dwelling units Distance from mine site Distance of water bodies (in km) Distance from River Bank * --
: : :
Nil Nil Not applicable. Other Water bodies * Sea / creek / lake / nalla etc. (specify) 1. A Malika Ka Khera Canal is existing-400 m towards East. 2. A small spring is situated-100 m towards North.. 3. A perennial Giri river-3.75 km towards SSW. No ancillary facilities
Mining lease boundary
Ancillary facilities
No ancillary facilities
[* From highest flood line / high tide line] 7. For projects falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) : Yes -No -Not applicable
Whether the mineral to be mined is of rare nature and not available outside CRZ?
if yes, annex a scaled location map showing low tide line (LTL), high tide line (HTL) duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies* [*Director, Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad: Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Thiruvananthapuram: Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai: Institute of Wetland Management & Ecological Designs, Kolkata: Naval Hydrographerss Office, Dehradun: National Institute of Oceanography, Panjim, Goa: and National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai], boundary of mining lease area, distance of ML area from LTL and HTL CRZ boundary and CRZ classification of the project area as per the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan, and settlements, sand dunes, mangroves, forest land/patches, turtles breeding and nesting sites etc. if any, in the project area. 8. S. No. 1. 2. 3. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone / area from the periphery of the buffer zone to the boundary of following (upto 10 km): Areas Name Aerial distance from (In km.) Core * Buffer* Zone Zone National Park / Sanctuary None --Biosphere Reserve / Tiger None --Reserve/ Elephant Reserve / any other Reserve Forest (RF / PF / unclassified) Shilla R.F. -4.70 N Khajuri R.F. -8.0 NE
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Balkoti R.F. Sakahuli R.F. Kathwar R.F. Chandini R.F. Kather R.F. Manal R.F. Kandon R.F. Chhichheti R.F. Malgi R.F. Khara R.F. Gorakhpur R.F. Raj Ban R.F. Janjli R.F. Nigali R.F. Pobhar R.F. Kandela R.F. Habitat for migratory birds None Corridor for animals of schedule I None & II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 None Archaeological sites * Notified * Others Defense Installation None Industries / Thermal Power None Plants Other Mines Barwas L/S Mine of M/s Barwas Mine. Barwas L/S Mine of Sri Biplov Thakur. Barwas L/S Mine of M/S Goel Brothers. Barwas L/S Mine of Sri Anand Barwas L/S Mine of Sri S.S. Dhiman 10. 11. 12. Airport Railway Lines National / State Highways ---Jagdeesh
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8.5 NE 5.75 NW 8.0 W 8.9 W 6.75 W 2.9 SW 5.07 SW 7.2 SW 4.2 S 7.67 S 7.52 S 5.6 S 3.86 S 4.75 SE 8.89 NE 7.5 SE -----Buffer zone
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[* Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone]. 9. Description of flora & fauna separately in the core and buffer zones.* [* Consult the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended subsequently and list species with (1) Common name (2) Scientific name and (3) under which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act the identified species fall. Get the list authenticated by an Expert in the field/ credible scientific institute / University / Chief Wildlife Warden Office. [Information to be based on field survey]. Enclosed as ANNEXURE - IV. FLORA
S. No. a Flora Common Name Chir Pine Botanical Name Pinus roxburgii Family Characteristics Core / Buffer Zone Buffer zone Buffer zone
Agriculture Crops
Pinaceae
Toona
Toona ciliata
Meliaceae
Ban
Quorcus leucotrich ophlooa
Fagaceae
Ramban
Agave americana
Agavaceae
Fabura
Ficus pamata
Moraceae
It is a large tree, reaching 30-50 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 2 m, exceptionally 3 m. The seeds are 8-9 mm long, with a 40 mm wing, and are wind-dispersed. The Red cedar is widely planted in subtropical and tropical parts of the world as a shade tree and for its fast-growing aspect. The species can grow to around 60m in height and its trunk can reach 3m in girth. Blackjack Oak is an evergreen tree to 25m, found in the Himalayas. It is a large or medium sized tree, with leathery dull green leaves, sharply toothed leaves, 6-16 cm long. Leaves have dense whitewoolly hairs on the underside. The species name leucotrichophora means carrying white hairs. Flowers arise in catkins. Male catkins are woollyhaired. Nuts are ovoid, to 1.5 cm, half covered by the the involucral cup when mature. Flowering: April-May. This is a perennial plant about 1.5 metres tall. The leaves are in dense rosette, stiff and spreading in all directions, flat or concave, sword shape, about 1.5 mt. long, 7.5 cms. wide and 4.5 cms. thick.margins smooth or bear a few small teeth. The epidermies are leathery, and grey green in colour. Inflorescence emerge from the center of the rosette. The flowers are with bad odour. It is moderate-sized tree, 6-10 m in height. It is usually seen cultivated as a shrub. Young branches, velvety, often becoming hairless; bark, smooth, dull, ash gray, can be stripped off with the hand, exposing the white to light-yellow wood underneath; wood, moderately hard. Leaves, alternate, broad, ovate, membranous, 12.92 cm long, 14.16 cm broad, with a heart-shaped base, and toothed margin. Leaves are dark green and rough on the upper surface, light green and tomentose on the lower surface. It is at par with the cultivated figs in taste and flavour, however, size is rather small in this case. In the hills of India, this fig is eaten largely and is succulent, sweet and pleasant.
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ PH/ 2010-112 Deodar Zingiberace ae Euphorbiac eae
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Cedrus deodara
Surai
Euphorbia royleana Boiss.
Horar
Torminalia temontora
Combretace ae
Behra
Terminalia chchebula
Combretace ae
Khair
Acacia catechu
Fabaceae
Shisham
Dalbergia sissoo
Fabeceae
Simbel
Shoria robusta
Depterocarp aceae
It is a large evergreen coniferous tree reaching 4050 m tall, exceptionally 60 m, with a trunk up to 3 m diameter. The leaves are needle-like, mostly 2.5-5 cm long, occasionally up to 7 cm long, Small trees or shrubs, 5-7 m tall, glabrous except for cyathia. Stems 4-7 cm thick, green, 5-7-angled, many branching from upper parts; ribs with rounded teeth/tubercles. Leaves alternate, apically clustered; stipules pricklelike, spines paired, 3-5 mm; petiole absent; leaf blade oblanceolate to spoon- shaped, 5-15 1-4 cm, slightly succulent, base attenuate, margin entire, apex obtuse or subtruncate; veins inconspicuous. Cyathia in subterminal cymes, yellow, peduncle ca. 5 mm; cyathophylls as long as involucre, membranous; involucre ca. 2.5 2.5 mm; glands 5, transversely elliptic, dark yellow. Capsule 3-lobed, 1-1.2 1-1.5 cm, smooth and glabrous. Seeds 3-3.5 2.5-3 mm, brown, adaxially striate; caruncle absent. Fl. and fr. May-Jul. It is a tree growing to 30 m tall, with a trunk diameter of 1 m. The fruit is ovoid, 3 cm long, with five wings not extending beyond the fruit apex. The bark is fire-resistant. The wood is coarse, fairly straight grained, dull to somewhat lustrous and without any smell or taste. The heartwood varies from light brown with few markings to dark brown or brownish black and figured with darker streaks. The sapwood is reddish white and sharply differentiated. The heartwood is moderately durable and the sapwood is liable to powder-post beetle attack.It has a remarkable attribute. Some members of the species store water in the dry season It is a deciduous tree growing to 30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. The leaves are alternate to sub-opposite in arrangement, oval, 7-18 cm long and 4.5-10 cm broad with a 1-3 cm petiole. The fruit is drupe-like, 2-4.5 cm long and 1.2-2.5 cm broad, blackish, with five longitudinal ridges. It is a moderate size deciduous tree with rough dark gray brown bark. The diameter of the trunk is about 30-40 cm, leaves are compound. The rachis branching from the mid-rib has 4-5 round prickle. The rachis is nearly 10-20 cm long and bears 2060 pinnate each about 3-4 cm long. It is an erect deciduous tree, native to the indian subcontinent.It is primarily found growing along river banks below 900m elevation, but can range naturally up to 1,300m. The temperature in its native range averages 10 40C, but varies from just below freezing to nearly 50C. It can withstand average annual rainfall up to 2,000mm and droughts of 3 4 months. Soils range from pure sand and gravel to rich alluvium of river banks; Shisham can grow in slightly saline soils. Seedlings are intolerant of shade Sal is moderate to slow growing, and can attain heights of 30 to 35 m and a trunk diameter of up to 2-2.5 m. The leaves are 10-25 cm long and 515 cm broad. In wetter areas, it is evergreen in drier areas, it is dry-season deciduous, shedding most of the leaves in between February to April, leafing out again in April and May.
Buffer zone Core Zone
Buffer zone
Buffer zone
Buffer zone
Buffer zone
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Shorea robusta
Dipterocarp aceae e Ericaceae
Barals
Rododand rror arrboreum
Kasham
Berberis arstata
Berberidace ae
Tung
Vernicia fordii
Euphorbiac eae
d. e. f. g.
Grassland Endanger ed species Endemic species Others
Sal is moderate to slow growing, and can attain heights of 30 to 35 m and a trunk diameter of up to 2-2.5 m. The leaves are 10-25 cm long and 5-15 cm broad. Its name means tending to be woody or growing in a tree-like form. It has been recorded as reaching heights of up to 20 m, although more usually it has a height and spread up to 12m (36ft) x 12m (36ft).In early- and mid-spring, trusses of 15-20 bell-shaped flowers, 5 cm (2in) wide and 3-5 cm (1.25-2in) long are produced in red, pink or white. They have black nectar pouches and black spots inside. The genus is characterized by dimorphic shoots, with long shoots which form the structure of the plant, and short shoots only 1-2 mm long. The leaves on long shoots are non-photosynthetic, developed into three-spined thorns 3-30 mm long; the bud in the axil of each thorn-leaf then develops a short shoot with several normal, photosynthetic leaves. These leaves are 1-10 cm long, simple, and either entire, or with spiny margins. Only on young seedlings do leaves develop on the long shoots, with the adult foliage style developing after the young plant is 1-2 years old. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree growing to 20 m tall, with a spreading crown. The bark is smooth and thin, and bleeds latex if cut. The leaves are alternate, simple, 4.525 cm long and 3.522 cm broad, heart-shaped or with three shallow, maple-like lobes, green above and below, red conspicuous glands at the base of the leaf, and with a 5.526 cm long petiole. The flowers are 2.5 3.5 cm diameter, with five pale pink to purple petals with streaks of darker red or purple in the throat; it is monoecious with individual flowers either male or female, but produced together in the inflorescences. The flowers appear before or with the leaves in loose, terminal clusters. The fruit is a hard, woody pear-shaped drupe 46 cm long and 35 cm diameter, containing four or five large, oily seeds; it is green initially, becoming dull brown when ripe in autumn. Nil Nil Nil Nil
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Core / Buffer zone
Core / Buffer zone
FAUNA
S. No. a. Particulars Total Listing Common Name Black bear Zoological Name Sllenerdos thibetinus Family Ursidae Characteristics Height:130-190 cm, Males weigh: Between 100-218 kg, Females weigh: Between 50-125 kg, Lifespan: 25 years. Black bears live Schedule II Core / Buffer Zone Buffer zone
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ PH/ 2010-112 in moist forests, on steep mountains, and in areas where the vegetation is thick. They live at higher elevations in the summer, and descend during the winter. They are small ungulates with a goat-like or antelope-like appearance. Gorals typically weigh 25-40 kg and are 80-130 cm in length, with short, backward-facing horns. Coloration differs between species and individuals but generally ranges from light gray to dark redbrown, with lighter patches on the chest, throat, and underside, and a dark stripe down the spine. They have woolly undercoats covered by longer, coarser hair, which helps to protect them in the cold areas where they are often found. House mice have an adult body length (nose to base of tail) of 7.5 10 cm (3.03.9 in) and a tail length of 510 cm (2.03.9 in); the weight is typically 1025 g (0.350.88 oz). They vary from white to grey, light brown to black, with short hair and a light belly. The ears and tail have little hair. The hind feet are short compared to Apodemus mice, only 1519 mm (0.590.75 in) long; the normal gait is a run with a stride of about 4.5 cm (1.8 in), though they can jump up to 45 cm (18 in). The droppings are blackish, about 3 mm (0.12 in) long, and have a strong musty smell. The voice is a highpitched squeak. This is a large rodent, growing more that three feet long and weighs 32 pounds. It is covered in multiple layers of quills. The longest quills grow from its shoulders to about a third of the animal's length. Its tail is covered in short, hollow quills that can rattle when threatened. It has broad feet and long claws for digging. Adult males measure approximately 53 centimeters on average and weigh an average of 7.7 kilograms. Females are smaller, averaging 47 centimeters in length and 5.3 kilograms in weight. This macaque is brown or grey in color and have pink faces which are typically bereft of fur. Its tail is of medium length and averages between 20.7 and 22.9 centimeters. It typically has a lifespan of about 25 years.The species is native to northern India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burma, Thailand, Afghanistan, southern China, and some neighboring areas.
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Ghoral
Nemorhaedu s goral
Bovidea
III
Buffer zone
Mouse
Musmusulus
Muridea
Core / Buffer zone
Porcupine
Hystrix indica
Hystricid ea
IV
Buffer zone
Monkey
Macaca mulatta
Cercopith ecidea
II
Core / Buffer zone
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ PH/ 2010-112 Langur Cercopith ecidae The male weighs 9 15 kg, the female weighs 4 8 kg but in the Himalayas it grows much larger. Most of them are of a slender build, about 2 feet long with a 2 1/2 foot tail. It has a lifespan of about 25 years. Measures 89 to 135 cm long with a shoulder height of 40 to 65 cm. Weight ranges from 15 to 35 kg. Lifespan: about 10 years. It is found in tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, and scrub forests as well as hilly areas, grasslands, and savannas. They must remain near a water source. Adult boars average 120-180 cm in length and have a shoulder height of 90 cm. Average weight is 70-90 kg. Extreme Lifespan: 27 years. It lives in the typical wild habitat is generally moist forests and shrub lands, especially oak forests and areas where reeds are abundant. as deep as broad or broader than deep; upper head-scales small, smooth, imbricate; supraocular scale narrow, rarely broken up; internasals in contact or separated by one or two scales; 8 to 13 scales on a line between the supraoculars; usually one or two, rarely three, series of scales between the suboculars and the labials ; 9 to 12 upper labials, second usually forming the anterior border of the loreal pit, third largest; temporal scales smooth. Scales more or less distinctly keeled, in 21 (rarely 19 or 23) rows. Ventrals 145175; anal scale entire; subcaudals 53-76. Upper parts usually bright green, rarely yellowish, greyish, or purplish brown, with or without black, brown, or reddish spots ; usually a light, white, yellow, or red streak along the outer row of scales ; end of tail frequently yellow or red; lower parts green, yellow, or whitish. Grows to a length of 2.5 feet (0.76 m); tail 6-5 inches. They are slow moving with independently movable eyes, the ability to change skin colouration, long tongue, prehensile tail and special leg adaptations for grasping vegetation. Many species have crests or horns, and males are generally larger and more colorful than females. Almost all species have a maximum length between 15 and 40 centimetres (5.9 and 16 in), but the Meller's Chameleon (the largest chameleon not native to Madagascar) may reach almost
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Presbytis entellus
II
Core / Buffer zone
Kakar
Maschus maschijerus
Cervidae
III
Core / Buffer zone
Jungli suar
Sus -scrofa
Suidae
III
Core / Buffer zone
b.
Reptiles
Bamboo pit viper
Trimoresurus gramineus
Viperidea
IV
Buffer Zone
Girgit
Chameleo zeylanicus
Chamael eonidae
II
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ PH/ 2010-112 twice that size. Monitor common indian Varanus sp. Varanida e A medium-sized, dark brown or olive brown or olive brown monitor, with acute, long, and compressed teeth. Snout convex terminally, its length from two to two and a half times its height. Scales on crown of head much larger than nuchal scales and rounded and keeled posteriorly; supraocular scales small and sub equal; mid-body scales 132-176 and abdominal scales in 90-100 transverse rows. Digits elongate. Tail long and strongly compressed, with a double-toothed crest above. Lateral caudal scales keeled and smaller than subcaudals. Tongue very long, forked and protractible. Body dark brownish or olive brown above, usually with blackish dots; underpants yellowish or spotted with black; spots numerous on throat. The body colour varies from a dark steely blue-black to a pale faded bluish grey. The average length is 1 meter. Subcaudal scales after the anal scales are not divided. It has large hexagonal scales running down its spine. The white cross bands are more prominent near the tail region.The male is larger than the female and also has a longer tail. Most pheasantssome 50 species in about 16 genera of the subfamily Phasianidaeare long-tailed birds of open woodlands and fields, where they feed in small flocks. All have hoarse calls and a variety of other notes. The males of most species are strikingly coloured; the females are inconspicuously coloured. A male pheasantpugnacious in breeding seasonhas one or more leg spurs and may have fleshy ornaments on the face. Courting males sometimes fight to the death in the presence of hens, who seem utterly indifferent to ... (100 of 660 words) It is a resident breeder in dry, open and often hilly country. It nests in a scantily lined ground scrape laying 5-21 eggs.. The Rock Partridge takes a wide variety of seeds and some insect food. The Rock Partridge is a rotund bird, with a light brown back, grey breast and buff belly. The face is white with a black gorget. It has rufousstreaked flanks and red legs. When
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Buffer Zone
Comman indian drait
Bungarus caeruleus
Elapidea
IV
Core / Buffer zone
c.
Bird
Pheasant
Ithaginis cruentus
Phasiani dae
III
Core / Buffer zone
Chuker
Alectoris chukar
Phasiani dae
IV
Buffer Zone
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ PH/ 2010-112 disturbed, it prefers to run rather than fly, but if necessary it flies a short distance on rounded wings. The species has long been domesticated in areas of northern India and Pakistan where it is used for fighting. The domesticated birds can be large at around 500-600g, compared to 250g for wild birds. They are usually carefully reared by hand and become as tame and confiding as a pet dog. Several authors have described the running of the birds as being particularly graceful: They run very swiftly and gracefully; they seem to glide rather than run, and the native lover can pay no higher compliment to his mistress than to liken her gait to that of the Partridge. During the breeding season calling males attract challengers and the decoys were used to trap these birds especially for "fights. Pigeon blue rack Calumba livia Columbid ae They vary in size from 5.9 to 31.5 inches in length and from 1.1 to 4.4 pounds in weight. They have compact bodies, short necks, and small heads. The wings are long and broad and the tail is long and either broad or pointed. The bill is short. The eyes are surrounded by an area of bare skin The Columbidae tend to have short bills and legs, small heads on large compact bodies. The wings are large and have low wing loadings; pigeons have strong wing muscles and are amongst the strongest fliers of all birds. Doves are distributed everywhere on Earth, except for the driest areas of the Sahara Desert, Antarctica and its surrounding islands and the high Arctic.. The largest number of species is found in tropical forests and woodlands, where they may be arboreal, terrestrial or semi-terrestrial. It has a light cream to pink chest and belly, barred black and white wings and back, reddish Markings around its bill and a red crown. The male has red on the crown and on the nape of his neck. The female has red just on the nape of her neck. They are 9-10.5 inch long, and have a wing span of 15-18 inch. The red-bellied woodpecker can be found in open and swampy woodlands. In the winter, birds in the northern most parts of the range
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Titar
Francolinus pondicerian us
Phasiani dea
IV
Core / Buffer zone
IV
Core / Buffer zone
Dove
Zenaida asiatics
Columbid ae
IV
Core / Buffer zone
Syam kukut/woo dcock
Pujous scolopax reerticola
Picidae
IV
Core Zone
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ PH/ 2010-112 may move south. Koel Eudynamys scolopacea Cuculida e Cuckoo The Koel is 39- 46 cm in length. It is a long and slim birds. It has a long tails, pointed wings and curved bills. The male is glistening black, with yellowish green bill and crimson eyes. They have short wings but long tail. The female is dark brown, with profusely spotted and barred with white. Females have green beak and red eyes. Males and females are distinct in appearance. Tail is dark gray and slightly white in colour. The crown is dark brown and the bill is pale green in colour. Females are slightly smaller than the males. It is a very widespread Asian species of crow. They are very adaptable and are able to survive on a wide range of food sources making them capable of colonizing new areas due to which they are often considered a nuisance, especially on islands. They have a large bill and due to this they are also sometimes called large-billed crow or thick-billed crow. The length of house crow is 40 cm. The forehead, crown, throat and upper breast are a richly glossed black, whilst the neck and breast are a lighter grey-brown in color. The wings, tail and legs are black. Both adults in general green with blue tint; dark grey head with blue tint; black chin and wide stripe across lower cheeks; fine black line around hindneck; band around hindneck under black line green/blue; patch on inner median wing coverts deep maroon in males, missing in females; long central tail feathers in male, shorter in female; green at base of tail becoming deep blue and widely tipped with bright yellow. Red upper mandible, pale yellow lower. Eye pale yellow. It is identified by the brown body, black hooded head and the bare yellow patch behind the eye. The bill and legs are bright yellow. There is a white patch on the outer primaries and the wing lining on the underside is white. This species is distinguished by its black head, white cheeks and yellow patch under tail and size is 20 cm. It is a widespread resident in Himalayas regions, but also found west to Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula.
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IV
Buffer Zone
Jangal crow
Corvus macrorhynch os
Corvidae
IV
Buffer Zone
House crow
Corvus spendens
Corvidae
IV
Core / Buffer zone
Parrot
Psittacula himalayana
Psittacida e
IV
Core / Buffer zone
Maina
Aoridotheres tritis/fulcus
Sturnidae
IV
Core / Buffer zone
PahariBulbul
Periorocatus breuirostous
Pycnonot idae
IV
Core / Buffer zone
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ PH/ 2010-112 c. d. e. f. g. Endangered species Endemic species Migratory species Aquatic fauna Endangered species Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
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10.
Details of mineral reserves (as per approved Mining Plan) (qty. in tonnes)
Geological Reserves (in tonnes)

Category/ Grade Chemical grade Low grade Recemented grade Total 3,52,03,240 25,78,987 28,10,349 1,17,25,000 5,23,17,576 Proved (111) 1,10,31,525 2,38,89,965 2,81,750 Probable (122) 4,67,550 19,67,062 1,44,375 Possible (333) 5,30,662 21,09,937 1,69,750 Resources (334) 66,15,000 31,50,000 19,60,000 1,86,44,737 31116964 25,55,875 Total
11. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Major geological formation / disturbances in the mining lease area Surface Geological maps Yes ANNEX- XI No -submitted Geological sections submitted Yes ANNEX -XII No -Contour map submitted Yes ANNEX - VII No -Whether the presence, if any, noted of Faults Yes No -Dykes Yes -No Shear Zone Yes -No Folds Yes No -Other weak zones Yes -No Sources of data indicate Approved Mining Plan & Modified Mining Plan Production of mineral(s) and life of mine 1.80 lac TPA 25 20 6-10-2023
(e) 12.
(a) Rated capacity of mine mineral wise (Tonnes / annum): (b) Life of mine at proposed capacity (Years) (c) Lease period (Years) (d) Date of expiry of lease (D /M /Y) (*New lease - lease deed will be executed after grant of lease followed by environmental clearance) (e) Indicate in case of existing mines
It is an existing mine.
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(i) (ii)
Date of opening of mine Production in the last 4 years from year 2005-06 to year 2008-09 in million tonnes.
7-10-2003 (after renewal ) S.No. Year 1. 2005-06 2. 2006-07 3. 2007-08 4. 2008-09 Total
Production 0.086662 0.079417 0.110395 0.093742 0.370216 Production 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18 No
(iii) Projected production for the next 5 years after mine are opened in million tonnes.
(iv) Whether mining was suspended after Opening of the mine? If yes, details there of including last production figure and reason for the same. (f) Whether plans & sections provided? 13. Type and method of mining operations Opencast Underground Both 14. TYPE ---
S.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Yes
Year 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 --
Yes
ANNEX - IX
No
--
METHOD Manual -Semi-mechanized Mechanized --
Details of ancillary operations for mineral processing Nil Nil
(a) Existing (b) Additional 15. (a) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Mine details Opencast mine Stripping ratio (mineral in tonnes to over burden in m3) Ultimate working depth (in m bgl) Indicate present working depth in case of existing mine (in m bgl) Thickness of top soil (in m.) Minimum Maximum Average Thickness of overburden (in m.)
Yes 1:0.10 1278 MSL 1493 m RL : : : : :
(v)
Negligible 0.5 m. 0.2 m Nil
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(vi)
(vii) (b) (i)
Minimum : -Maximum : -Average : -Mining Plan : -Height and width of the : bench in overburden / waste. Height & width of the bench : 6m x 6m in ore body / coal seam. Operating Overall slope of the Proposed inclination / slope : pit of the sides of the opencast mine (separately for : Bench Sides 75 Bench Sides 75 overburden, coal /ore and Pit Slope Pit Slope overall slope of the pit sides) 36 36 both while operating the mine as well as at the time of closure of the mine. Whether transverse sections : Yes No -across the opencast mine at ANNEX the end of fifth year and at IX & the end of the life of the XIV mine have been submitted? Type of blasting, if any, to Shot holes blasting. be adopted. Underground mine Yes -No Not applicable as no underground mining is proposed Seam / Ore body : Min. Depth Max. Avg. (m) Depth Thickness(m) (m) Rate of dip in degree Direction of dip Mode of entry into the mine Shaft Adit Incline Details of machinery On surface At Face For transportation Others Method of stopping (metalliferrous mines) Open Filled Shrinkage Caving Combination of above Other (Specify Extraction method Caving Stowing : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : --------------------
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
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(vi)
Partial extraction Subsidence Predicted max. subsidence (in m) Max. value of tensile strain (in mm/m) Max. slope change (in mm/m)
: : : : :
-------
Whether identified possible : subsidence area (s) superimposed on Surface Plan has been submitted? Major impacts on surface : features like natural drainage pattern, houses, buildings, water bodies, roads, forest, etc. Salient features of : subsidence management (monitoring and control).
--
--
16.
Surface drainage pattern at mine site (a) Whether the pre-mining : surface drainage plan submitted? (b) Do you propose any modification / diversion in the existing natural drainage pattern at any stage? If yes, when. Provide location map indicating contours, dimensions of water body to be diverted, direction of flow of water and proposed route / changes, if any i.e. realignment of river / nallah / any other water body falling within core zone and its impact. Yes, the Topo-Sheet and surface Plan clearly indicates the natural drainage pattern. No change is proposed at any stage.
17. (a) (i)
Embankment and / or weir construction Do you propose, at any stage, construction of Embankment for protection against flood? : Yes -No
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Weir for water storage for the mine? (b) If so, provide details thereof. (c) Impact of embankment on HFL and settlement around. (d) Impact of weir on down stream users of water. 18. Vehicular traffic density (outside the ML area) (a) Existing
(ii)
Yes
--
No
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Type of vehicles Bus, Truck, Jeep, Car, Tractor Type of vehicles
No. of vehicles per day 600 No. of vehicles per day 60
(b) After the proposed activity
(c) Whether the existing road : network is adequate? If no, provide details of alternative proposal
Truck, Jeep, Car, Tractor Yes, it is adequate.
19.
Loading, transportation and unloading of mineral and waste rocks on surface: : : : : : : : Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- -No No No No No No No - -
(a) Manual (b) Tubs, mine cars, etc. (c) Scraper, shovels, dumpers/ trucks (d) Conveyors (belt, chain, etc.) (e) Other (Specify) (f) Excavators (g) Tractors with trolleys
20.
Mineral(s) transportation outside the ML area : : : : : : : Qty. (in TPD) 600 -----Percentage (%) 100 -----Length (in km) 3.2 km. to Satoun -----
S. Particulars No. (a) Road (b) Rail (c) Conveyors (d) Rope way (e) Water ways (f) Pipe line
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(g) Others (specify) Total
-600
-100
-3.2 km
21.
Baseline Meteorological and Air Quality data :
(a) Micro-Meteorological Data
[Continuous monitoring through autographic instrument for one full season other than monsoon] (i) Wind rose pattern for one full season (16 points of compass i.e. N, NNE, NE, ---) based on 24-hourly data. For coastal area also furnish day-time and night time data. : As under : Day time Night Time 24 hours period (ii) Site specific monitored data : : : As under
Micro Meteorological Data of Site S. No. 1. 2. * Month Temp. C Min. Max. 15.2 11.2 40.0 27.6 Humidity% Min. Max. 09 11 93 92 Prominent wind direction / wind speed (KMPH) N/16 NE/17
October09 Novemebr09
24-hours rainfall should be reported from 08:30 hrs. IST of previous day to 08:30 hrs. IST of the day. * Rainy day is considered when 24 hrs. rainfall is 2.5 mm. ** Visual observations of cloud cover should be recorded four times a day at regular intervals. : IMD Observatory, Dehradun (iii) Indicate name and distance of the nearest (Uttaranchal), 50 km. SE. IMD meteorological station from which climatologically data have been obtained As under : for reporting in the EIA report, if any. 0 S.No. Month Temp C Humidity% Rainfall Prominent in mm wind Min. Max. Min. Max. direction/ wind speed (KMPH) 1. 39.0 11.0 95.0 4.4 E/ 18 October09 14.2 2. 28.0 13.0 92.0 4.2 E/ 16 November09 11.4
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(b) Ambient air quality data* (RPM, SPM, SO2, : and NOx)
As under :
Location: Near Mines office, village: Hiyona, Tehsil: Poanta Shaib, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Date SO2 06-14 Hrs. 6.0 6.3 6.5 6.1 6.4 6.0 6.3 6.5 6.1 6.3 6.0 6.5 6.1 6.3 6.0 6.4 6.3 6.2 NOX 06-14 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 NOX 54 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 120
Unit:g/m3
14-22 Hrs. 6.5 6.3 6.1 6.4 6.8 6.1 6.2 6.4 6.6 6.9 6.7 6.0 6.3 6.4 6.2 6.0 6.4 6.0
22-06 Hrs. 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.2 6.2 6.3 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.2 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.2 6.2 SO2 54 6.0 6.9 6.3 6.8 120
14-22 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
22-06 Hrs. 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 SPM 18 125.1 157.9 144.0 156.6 500
SPM RPM 24 Hrs. 24 Hrs. 150.1 139.4 135.0 145.0 154.0 151.3 125.1 147.3 136.1 145.2 144.0 149.2 142.3 142.0 146.4 128.3 157.9 154.0 RPM 18 36.3 59.6 49.4 59.6 150 51.2 52.3 47.3 42.2 54.2 51.6 52.3 44.5 53.2 49.7 54.4 51.5 45.5 46.0 47.2 36.3 59.6 49.9 CO 18 344 458 401 458 5,000
CO 24 Hrs. 344 458 458 344 344 344 344 458 458 458 458 458 458 458 344 344 344 344
01.10.2009 02. 10.2009 08. 10.2009 09. 10.2009 15. 10.2009 16. 10.2009 22. 10.2009 23. 10.2009 29. 10.2009 30. 10.2009 05.11.2009 06. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 12. 11.2009 19. 11.2009 20. 11.2009 26. 11.2009 27. 11.2009
(i) (ii)
[*Monitoring should be carried out covering one full season except monsoon same season as in 21 (a) (i)] [*Frequency of sampling: Sampling to be done twice a week for the entire season 24 hourly for SPM & RPM. For gaseous pollutants 24- hourly data is given irrespective of the sampling period.] : October & November 09. Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out. No. of samples collected at each monitoring station 54 at each location.
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(ii) No. of samples collected at each monitoring station SPM Name of monitoring equipment used Equipment sensitivity +0.0001
Twice in a week at each locations RPM SO2 NOx CO
Respirable dust sampler- A- 451 M
Permissible AAQ standard (CPCB) R 500g/Nm 150g/Nm I S Monitoring No. of Category* Min. Max. 98% Min. Max. 98% Location Samples (R, I, S) tile tile Drawn Mine office Shalana Satoun Shilla Thota 54 54 54 54 54 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.9 6.9 7.4 6.8 6.5 6.8 6.8 7.4 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
120g/Nm Min. Max. 98% tile
120g/Nm Min. Max. 98% Min. Max. 95% tile tile 59.6 49.2 69.0 62.5 71.1 344 344 344 344 344 344 458 573 458 458 458 458 573 458 458
125.1 125.1 156.6 129.5 144.6 144.5
36.3 36.3 39.1 49.6 69.1 58.9 74.8
148.2 169.8 168.95 49.8 132.1 159.4 159.1 32.4 144.2 161 160.8 44.5
*R = Residential; I = Industrial; S = Sensitive **Pb for mineral specific sites only. # Annex a location map indicating location of AAQ stations, their direction and distance with respect to project site. Annex- VII.
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2. Sl. No.
Stack and emission details, if any* Process / unit of operation (e.g. DG Set, Boiler) Height of stack (m) Internal top dia. (m) Flue gas exit velocity (m/sec)
Not applicable Emission rate (kg/hr) SPM SO2 NOx CO Heat emission rate from top of stack (K.cal/hr) Exhaust / Flue gas Temp O C Density Specific Heat Volumetri c flow rate (m3/hr.) -
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Details of fugitive emissions during mining operations* 24. (a) Air Quality Impact Prediction (AQIP)* Details of model(s) used for AQIP including grid size, terrain features, and input meteorological data
: : :
Not Applicable Not Applicable Gaussian Plume Model USEPA AP 42 series. As under:-
(b)
Maximum incremental GLC values of : pollutants based on prediction exercise
[* Question Number 22, 23 & 24 need not be filled-in for mines having ML area of 25 ha. or less.] [**Information on item no. 2 & 3 to be provided in cases with captive power generation of 500 KVA and above] 25. Water requirement (m3/day) S.No. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. B. 1. 2. 3. Area Mine Site Mine operation Land reclamation Dust suppression & green belt Drinking Beneficiation Washeries Fire Services Other (specify) Township Green Belt Domestic Other (Specify) Total 26. Source of water supply* S. No. 1 2 3 4 Source River (name) Ground water Mine water (sump / pit) Other surface water bodies (specify) ---The daily water demand is about 15 m3/day out of which 7 m3/day is required m3/day ---15 ---15 Avg. Demand Peak Demand --8 7 -----
--8 7 -----
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for drinking purpose, 3 m3/ day for dust suppression and about 5 m3/ day for plantation. The water demand will be met from the near by spring. [*Annex a copy of sanction letter / permission from the concerned authority (Central Ground Water Authority in case of ground water abstraction is from notified area / State Ground Water Board in case of non-notified area / State Irrigation Department for surface water pumping) for drawing water.] 27. Lean season flow in case of pumping from river / nallas (cumecs) Ground water potential of the study area Ground water availability Range of water table (m bgl) Pre-monsoon (April/May) Core Zone Buffer Zone (ii) Post-monsoon (November) Core Zone Buffer Zone (b) Total annual replenishable recharge (million m3 / year) By ground water table fluctuation method. By rainfall infiltration factor method (c) Annual draft excluding estimated draft through mine discharge (million m3/ year) Estimated draft through mine discharge (million m3/ year) Net annual ground water availability (million m3/ year) Stage of ground water development in % : : : : : : : 375-360 MSL, (45-60 m. bgl) 375 MSL (45 m. bgl) 375 MSL (45 m. bgl) 375 MSL (45 m. bgl) 360 MSL (60 m. bgl) 360 MSL (60 m. bgl) 360 MSL (60 m. bgl) 0.7694 0.0227 0.7467 0.122 Not applicable
28. 28.1. (a) (i)
(d) (e) (f)
Nil 0.6924 18%
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28.2. S. No. 1 2 3 4 5
Water demand - Competing users of the water source other mines Irrigation & domestic use. Usage Present Consumption (m3/day) Surface Ground ----------Additional proposed as per local plan (m3/day) Surface Ground 7 -------8 -Total (m3/day) Surface 7 ---8 Ground ------
Domestic Irrigation Industry Mining Others (specify) Dust suppression Total Water quality*
--
-:
15
--
15
--
29. (a)
Annex physico -chemical analysis of water at intake point **
As under :
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Location: Water sample collected from spring, village: Piyai, Post: Badwas, Tehsil: Kamrau, Distt.: Sirmor, HP Parameter Water Permissible Limit in absence of alternate source as per IS: 10500 <5 <5 25 unobjectionable unobjectionable -Agreeable Agreeable -<5 <5 10 7.4 6.5 8.5 -52.00 mg/l 300.00 mg/l 600 mg/l 0.3 mg/l 250.0 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 500.00 mg/l 75.0 mg/l 30.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 0.1 mg/l 200 mg/l 45.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 1000 mg/l -2000.0 mg/l 200.0 mg/l 100.0 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 0.3 mg/l 400 mg/l 100 mg/l 1.5 mg/l 15 mg/l No relaxation 600 mg/l Desirable limit as per IS-10500 Protocol
Colour, Hazen units Odor Taste Turbidity, NTU Ph Total Hardness as CaCO3 Total Iron as Fe Chloride as Cl Residual free Chlorine Total Dissolved solids Calcium as Ca Magnesium as Mg Copper as Cu Manganese as Mn Sulphate as SO4 Nitrate as NO3 Fluoride as F Zinc as Zn Chromium as Cr+6
IS 3025 (Part 4):1983 IS 3025 (Part 5):1983 IS 3025 (Part 8):1984 IS 3025 (Part 10):1984 IS 3025 (Part 11):1984 IS 3025 (Part 21):1983 IS 3025 (Part 53):2003 IS 3025 (Part 32):1988 IS 3025 (Part 26):1986 IS 3025 (Part 16):1984 IS 3025 (Part 40):1991 IS 3025 (Part 46):1994 IS 3025 (Part 42):1992 35 of IS 3025 : 1964 IS 3025 (Part 24):1986 IS 3025 (Part 34):1988 23 of IS 3025 : 1964 IS 3025 (Part 34):1988 38 of IS 3025:1964
0.01 mg/l 6.0 mg/l Nil 162.0 mg/l 11.2 mg/l 5.88 mg/l <0.05 mg/l <0.10 mg/l 8.49 mg/l 0.68 mg/l 0.20 mg/l <0.01 mg/l <0.01 mg/l
Total Alkalinity as 104.00 mg/l 200 mg/l IS 3025 (Part 23) : CaCO3 1986 Aluminum as Al <0.03 mg/l 0.03 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 31 of IS 3025 : 1964 Boron as B <1.0 mg/l 1.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l 29 of IS 3025 : 1964 (b) In case of existing mine, annex : It is an existing mine. There will be no discharge even when the mine reaches the last stage of working. report on quality of water discharge i.e. complete physico chemical analysis** [*For non-discharging mines at least four ground water samples to be taken preferably from downstream direction of the mine in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods and analysed. For discharging mines six samples are to be analysed] **All parameters as per BIS 10500. Indicate name of Methodology, Equipment used for analysis, and Detection Level (DL) for each parameter. *** Wherever any analytical parameter is below detection level, BDL (Below Detection Level) should be written instead of NIL.
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30. (a)
Impact on ground water regime / stream / lake / springs due to mine dewatering * Radius of influence (in m) [To be estimated based on analysis of pumping test data and application of empirical formula] : No
(b)
Whether saline water ingress will take place? (applicable to coastal areas)
: No
(c)
Impact on stream / lake / : None springs
[* Provide a comprehensive hydro-geological assessment report if the average mine dewatering is more than 100 m3/day and/ or going below water table in non-monsoon period. The report should be based on preferably latest one year pre-monsoon and post-monsoon baseline data covering information on ground water situation, aquifer characteristics, water level conditions (April May and November), estimate of ground water resources, predicted impact of the project on ground water regime and detailed remedial / conservation measures such as artificial recharge of ground water etc. The report should be based on actual field inventory out of existing wells, at least 30 observation wells in the buffer zone with supplementary information from secondary sources (mention name). For estimation** of ground water resource (refer question no. 28 above) be designated study area of the buffer zone may be sub-divided into command and non-command areas, watershed-wise (in case of hard rock / consolidated formations) / block-wise / mandal-wise in case of alluvial / unconsolidated formations)] [**For estimating ground water resources in the area follow the Ground Water Estimation Committee recommendations of 1997]. 31. (a) Waste Water Management Mine Daily average discharge (m3/day) from different sources Mine water discharge during Lean Period Monsoon Period (ii) (iii) Workshop Domestic (mine site) : None
(i)
: : : :
-----
(iv) (v)
Beneficiation/Washeries Coal handling plant
: Waste water to the tune of 5.2 KLD will be generated, out of which 4.68 KLD will be used for plantation and 0.52 KLD will be attributed to evaporation losses and sludge. The generated sludge will be digested and further used as manure. : -: --
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(vi) (vii)
Tailings pond Other (Specify) Total
: : : :
--5.2 KLD Not applicable
(b) (c) (i) (ii) (d)
Waste water treatment plant; flow sheet for treatment process attached. Quantity of water recycled/reused/to be recycled in Percentage M3/day Point of final discharge Final Point Surface (i) Agricultural land (ii) Waste land (iii) Forest land (iv) Green belt River / nallah Lake Sea Others (specify) Total Users of discharge water Human Livestock Irrigation Industry Other (specify)
: 4.68 KLD of the generated waste water will be reuse in plantation. : : --Plantation Quantity discharged (in m3/day) ---4.68 4.68 : : : : : : : : : : Not applicable Not applicable ---Not applicable as no mine discharge
1.
2. 3. 4. 5.
(e) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (f) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Details of the river / nalla, if final effluent is / will be discharged (cumecs) Average flow rate Lean season flow rate Aquatic life Analysis of river water 100 meters upstream and 100 meters downstream of discharge point submitted.
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(a) (b) (c)
Please note: Though the nalla is seasonal & if required the water for U/stream & D/stream, please speak for analysis of such, water for its required element. However, since the water is not going to effect mining project if possible try to avoid. Township Waste water generation from : N.A. N.A. No township (m3/day) Are you planning to provide : No -No -sewage treatment plant. Usage of treated water : --
32. Attach water balance statement in the form of a flow diagram indicating source (s), consumption (Section-wise) and output.
Daily water demand 15 KLD
Domestic 7 KLD Sewage Treatment Plant 5.2 KLD
Plantation 5 KLD
Losses 0.52 KLD Discharge 4.68 KLD

33.0 Ambient noise level leq dB (A) Noise Level within the Study Area Time 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00 Hiyona 48.5 51.2 47.6 51.2 53.2 50.4 52.0 54.5 56.1 48.9 48.2 Shalana 46.2 48.8 50.1 50.5 52.4 51.3 47.3 53.4 50.1 50.5 49.6 Satoun 51.2 52.1 54.2 50.3 56.5 52.7 51.8 56.3 54.8 59.5 54.7 Shilla 47.5 47.9 51.0 50.3 52.0 51.8 49.6 50.3 52.4 51.2 50.8 Thota (Jhakhal) 46.5 48.7 51.0 50.3 51.2 54.2 50.3 50.6 51.2 54.2 50.1
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17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 23.00 24.00 01.00 02.00 03.00 04.00 05.00 Ld Ln Ldn 34.
49.5 48.8 49.9 47.6 45.2 44.2 42.5 42.1 42.5 43.2 40.5 43.5 45.0 51.0 43.1 51.8
48.7 51.3 48.5 48.1 47.6 46.7 42.3 43.4 40.8 41.6 43.7 44.3 46.8 49.9 44.2 51.8
52.1 53.7 50.5 49.6 48.2 49.7 46.8 47.2 46.3 46.0 43.5 45.8 49.6 53.9 47.3 55.4
49.6 48.7 49.3 48.8 47.6 47.9 51.0 46.5 46.8 46.2 45.0 44.2 45.1 50.0 47.1 53.8
48.9 48.6 49.4 47.2 46.5 47.2 43.2 45.6 45.0 43.1 44.2 43.2 46.9 50.4 45.1 52.6
Solid Waste (a) Top soil and Solid waste : quantity and quality
900 m3 soil during 1st five years; Waste rocks are shale phyllite and low grade limestone. These are non-toxic. Till conceptual phase 4 lac tonnes of waste will be generated.
Name (Lump/fines/slurry/ Sludge/others) Mining activity* a. Top Soil b. Over Burden/waste c. Others (specify) Effluent Treatment Plant (sludge) Total
Composition
Quantity (m3/month)
Method of disposal
-Shale phyllite and low grade limestone. -Not applicable
15 1600 --
Will be spread on the land reclaimed after use of pits. In dump --
1615
Reclamation the pit.
[* Annex layout plan indicating the dump sites.] A layout plan showing proposed waste dump along with other details is enclosed. (b) (i) Does waste (s) contain any hazardous/toxic substance/ radioactive materials or heavy metals? (ii) If yes, whether details and precautionary measures provided? No
Not applicable
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(c) Recovery and recycling possibilities. (d) Possible user(s) of the solid waste. (e) (i) Is the solid waste suitable for backfilling? (ii) If yes, when do you propose to start backfilling.
----(in million m3) % of A & B to be backfilled A B -----
Solid waste (s) Over burden Others (specify) (f)
Already accumulated (A) ---
To be generated (B) 0.16 --
Land reclamation Plan In case waste is to be dumped on the ground, indicate
(i) (ii)
Associated environmental problems Number & type of waste dumps No. of external dumps Max. projected height of dumps (in m) No. of terraces and height of each stage Overall slope of the dump (degree) Proposed reclamation measures
A waste dump of approximate circular in shape has been chosen in between 1296 MSL to 1272 MSL. Along east to west it is 70 m in length and 60m in width. The dump yard will be provided a retaining wall. None One : 27 : This dump will also be used in back filling. The land occupied by dump will be reclaimed and rehabilitated by developing green belt over it. : No dump will be left at the end of mining.
(iii) Section of the waste dump in relation to the adjacent ground profile attached. 35. (a) Fuel / Energy requirements*
[*To be furnished for mines having ML area more than 25 ha. or captive power generation of 500KVA and above] Not Applicable Total power requirement S. No. 1 2 Present Proposed Total Mine Site ---Township ---Others (specify) ---(in MW) Total ----
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(b)
Source of power S. No. 1 2 SEB/Grid* Captive power plant
(in MW) DG Sets ----
Present --Proposed --Total --[* Annex a copy of the sanction letter from the concerned authority] (c) Details of fuels S.No. Fuel Daily Consumption (TPD) Existing Proposed ------Calorific value (Kcals/kg) % Ash
% Sulphur
1 2 3
HSD LSHS Other (specify)
36.
Storage of inflammable / explosive materials Magazine is proposed at M.L. Area, S. No. 1 2 Name Fuels Explosives Number of Storages Class-2 & 6,div.1 Core Zone Population* No. of villages Nil -Consumption Maximum Quantity at any point of time 75 kg. at a time
37.
Human Settlement Buffer Zone 113112 247 23000
Number of households village-wise [* As per 2001 census record or actual survey]
38.
Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) Plan* [*Provide a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, if more than 1000 people are likely to be displaced, other-wise a summary plan] Not applicable as no displacement is involved.
(a)
Villages falling within the study area Villages Core zone 500 m from the blasting site (s) Number Nil Nil Name ---
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Buffer zone Township site (b)
247 Nil
---
Details of village(s) in the core zone S. No. Village name 1. -[*As per 2001 census / actual survey]
Population* Tribal Others ---
Average Annual Income --
(c)
Population to be displaced and / or Land oustees Name of village(s) falling within Land (only) Mining Lease 1. 2. Township Site 1. 2. Number of oustees Homestead (only) Land and Homestead (both)
Not applicable as no displacement is involved.
(d) (i) (ii) (iii)
Whether R & R package has been finalized? If yes, salient features of R & R plan for oustees.
Not applicable
Site details where the people are proposed to be -resettled & facilities existing / to be created. Funds earmarked for compensation package. Agency /Authority responsible for resettlement. -their --
(iv)
Time of commencement of resettlement of Project Affected People (PAP).
--
39. (a) (i)
Lease -wise plantation details Lease area (in ha.) Existing mine 18.21 hectare Area broken up 3.653 -New mine
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(ii) (iii) (b) (c)
To be broken up Area not to be brokenup Township area (in ha.) Area afforested and proposed (in ha.)
3.147 7.978 1 2.432 Peripheral Dumps
114.03 309.57 -133.03 Roads Nil -Township --Others -3.76
(i) (ii) (d) (i)
Existing Proposed Existing When plantation was started?
1.3 1.132 1300 2003
Nil 0.45
No. and type of trees planted and proposed
No. of plant species planted 4-5 Survival rate % 50%
Number saplings (per ha.) 1000 Avg. height 2-3 m.
(ii)
Proposed No. of plant species to be planted 5342 Number of saplings (per ha.) 1000
40.
Environmental health and safety (a) (b) (c) (i) (ii) What major health and safety hazards are None anticipated? What provisions have been made/proposed to be As per Mines Act/ Rules. made to conform to health and safety requirements? In case of an existing mine As per Mines Act/ Rules. Comprehensive report on health status of the workers as under the Mines Act annexed. Mineralogical composition of RPM (dust) Free silica Chromium* (Total as well as Hexavalent) Lead** Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
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[* Only for Chromite mines] [**Only for Base Metal mines] Information on radiation protection measures, if applicable. Environmental Management Plan (d) Salient features of environmental protection measures S. No. 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Air pollution Water pollution Water conservation Noise pollution Solid waste / Tailings Land degradation Erosion & Sediment Top soil Environmental issues* Already practiced, if applicable ------Not applicable -Proposed Regular water sprinkling. Retaining dump. General awareness. Preventive maintenance of machines, use of ear plugs. Systematic waste dumping & back filling. To be backfilled and Reclaimed. Retaining walls around dumps. To be stacked separately and used for spreading for plantation on reclaimed land. Limited number of holes per blast round and use of delay detonators. Not applicable Not applicable Social training general awareness. and wall around Not applicable.
41.
9. 10. 11. 12.
Ground vibration Wildlife conservation Forest protection
-Not applicable Not applicable Social training and general awareness.
Others (specify) Socio-Economy Afforestation [* As applicable]
42. (a)
Compliance with environmental safeguards (For existing units) Status of the compliance of conditions of -environmental clearance issued by MOE&F, if any, enclosed (b) Status of the compliance of Consent to To be obtained. Operate issued by SPCB, if any, enclosed
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(c) 43.
Latest 'environmental statement' enclosed Scoping of EIA Whether environmental
Yes
- Annex. - XV
No No
--
impact Yes
assessment of the project has been carried out by the scoping process? If yes, a copy of scoping of EIA annexed. 44. (a) (b) (c) Mine Closure Have you planned mine closure? Submitted a conceptual mine closure plan.
Yes, Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been made. Yes, Progressive Mine Closure Plan is submitted with Modified Mine Plan.
If yes, indicate estimated amount for Not applicable presently as final implementing the same (in Rs. lakhs) closure is not planned. 5.0 crore
45.
Capital cost of the project (in Rs. Lakh) (Based on latest estimate)
4.6 Cost of environmental protection measures S. No. 1 2 3 4 5. Pollution Control (Separately provide break-up) Pollution Monitoring (Separately provide break-up) Occupational Health Green Belt Others (specify) a. training and awareness program Total 47. 1,20,000 2,00,000 55,000 1,00,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 20,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 30,000 15,000 30,000 Capital cost Existing 90,000 Proposed 1,00,000 (in Rs. Lakh) Annual recurring cost Existing 20,000 Proposed 40,000
Amount earmarked for socio-economic Welfare measures for the nearby villages Other than R&R plans. Public Hearing Date of Advertisement
Rs. 10 lac
--
48. (a)
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(b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YYYY) Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members present No. of people attended the public hearing meeting and number of people from the lease area. Summary/ details of public hearing in tabular form. Response/Commitment of Project Proponents Suggestions made by the Public Hearing Panel
---
--
Issues raised by the Public
49.
Whether the following approvals* (wherever applicable) have been obtained? (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Site clearance from MoE&F Consent for Establishment from the State Pollution Control Board NOC from Atomic Mineral Division Mining plan approval from IBM / Ministry of Coal Yes Will shortly (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) In case of existing mines, mining scheme approval from IBM Forestry clearance under FCA, 1980 NOC from Chief Controller of Explosives Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable presently. Yes Yes - No No --
Not applicable be submitted No --
Commitment regarding availability / Not applicable since no ground water pumping of water from the concerned withdrawal is proposed in the lease Authorities area.
Not applicable since no ground water In case of ML area falling in notified areas of the Central Ground Water Authority NOC withdrawal is proposed in the lease area. from them [* Annex copies of approvals and number them] (ix)
50.
Was / is there any court case relating to the project or related activities? If so, provide details present status.
Yes
--
No
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Verification: The data and information given in this Performa are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date:
Signature of the applicant* with Full name & address [* Owner or his authorized signatory]
Place: Himachal Pradesh
Given under the seal of organization on Behalf of whom the applicant
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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K. ANAND, SIRMAUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/2010-112
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FORM 1
I-1 ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES
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APPENDIX I (See paragraph 6)

I Basic Information S. No. 1. Name of the Project/s : Hiyona Limestone Mine Lessee Mr. K. K. Anand 2. S. No. in the schedule : As per the Gazette Notification dated 14th September, 2006, and the subsequent Item : Details
amendment dated 01.12.2009, the project is classified as Category B under item 1 (a)-BCategory (<50 hectare of mining lease area). 3. Proposed capacity/ area/ length/ handled tonnage to be : The existing project is a Mining project with an area of 18.21 hectare. Proposed Capacity: - Increase from 45,000 TPY to 1, 80,000 TPY. Total Lease area: 18.21 hectare / : Expansion
/command
area/lease area /number of wells to be drilled 4. New/ Expansion
Modernization 5. 6. Existing capacity/Area etc. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' : : Increase from 45,000 TPY to 1.80 lac TPY As per the Gazette Notification dated 14th September 2006, and the subsequent
amendment dated 01.12.2009, the project is classified as Category B under item 1 (a)-BCategory (<50 hectare of mining lease area). 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify. : Interstate Boundary:Himachal Pradesh: Yes
Uttarakhand lies at a distance of 9.0 km towards east from the existing mine, therefore, the project is screened as Category A.
9.
Location
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Plot/ Survey/ Khasra no.
Enclosed Khasra details as Annexure-I/1 and Khasra map as Annexure-I/2.
Village Tehsil District State 10. Nearest Railway station/ Airport along with distance in kms.
: : : : :
Hiyona Paonta Sahib Sirmour Himachal Pradesh Railway Station Jagadhri 70 km towards SW. Airport Dehradun 50 km towards SE. National Highway: NH-72 connecting
Chandigarh-Haridwar-16 km towards SE. NH-123 connecting Herbetpur-Chuharpur 17 km towards SW. 11. Nearest District Town, City, : Nearest City Sataun -3.2 km (radially) Nearest District Headquarter Nahan 50 km
Headquarters
along with distance in kms. 12. Village Panchayat, Zilla : Village Panchayat Samiti - Badwas
Parishad,
Municipal
Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone no. to be given) 13. 14. Name of the applicant Registered address : : Mr. K. K. Anand Hiyona Limestone Mine P.O. Bata Mandi, Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District-Sirmour, State-Himachal Pradesh 173 025 Contact No. 01704-222340 15. Address for correspondence Name Designation Partner / CEO) Address : Hiyona Limestone Mine (Owner / : : Mr. K. K. Anand Owner
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P.O. Bata Mandi, Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District-Sirmour, State-Himachal Pradesh Contact No. 01704-222340 Pin Code E-mail Telephone no. Fax No. 16. Details of alternative sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a Toposheet. : : : : : 173 025 kapilanand51@gmail.com 01704-222340 -The applied lease area of 18.21 hectare is situated near village-Hiyona, tehsil- Paonta Sahib, district-Sirmour (H.P.). The geographical location is as under: Latitude : 303513 to 303523N Longitude: 773911 to 773843 E No alternate site was considered. The lease was sanctioned, executed and registered in 1963 in favour of Shri K.K. Anand 17. 18. Interlinked projects Whether separate : : No No
application of interlinked project submitted? 19. 20. 21. If yes, date of submission If no, reason Whether involves the proposal approval/ : : : --No has been
Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The (Conservation) (1980)? (b) The Wildlife Forest Act,
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(Protection) 1972? (c) The
Act,
C.R.Z.
Notification, 1991? 22. Whether there is any : No
Government
Order/Policy
relevant/relating to the site: 23. Forest (hectares) 24. Whether there is any : No land involved : No
litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is
propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case No. (c) Orders/directions of
the court, if any and its relevance with the
proposed project. *Capacity corresponding to sectoral 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.,) II 1. Activity 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.) Information/Checklist confirmation Permanent or temporary Yes/ No Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Land use:There will be localized permanent change in the land use. The land has been sanctioned in favour of K.K. Anand in 1963. Land Cover:It is an existing mine and will cause changes in
S. No. 1.1
change on land use, land cover including or topography increase in
intensity of land use (with respect to local land use
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plan)
topography and land use. The excavated benches in the post-mining will be reclaimed with plantation after spreading the available top soil. The total mine lease area is 18.21 hectare. The details of land use pattern are as under:-
S. No.
Particulars
Present land use (ha.) 2.0 0.39 1.4 0.03 1.4 1.0
At the end of 5th year (ha.) 2.6 0.45 1.7 0.03 .9 1.0
Conceptual land use (ha.) 3.76 0.42 2.59 0.03 2.432 1.0
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Mining Pits Dumps Road, Office/ labour hutments Soil stack Plantation Village Houses
11.99 10.53 7.978 Un-worked area to be explored or left un-worked Total 18.21 18.21 18.21 18.21 Topography: - The area is marked in the center by a series of steep hillocks. This area forms a part of the difficult hilly terrain lying between Dehradun and Shimla. The general slope of the hillocks is towards east. The highest point recorded is towards the western side of lease boundary between boundary pillar A and B and it is about 1520 MSL and the lowest point of 1080 MSL is recorded near boundary pillar C. The western part of lease area comprises of two hillocks with steep slope towards center, which forms a valley. The eastern part of lease area is gradually sloping towards east. A dry khalla flows in valley in southeast direction and it changes its direction of flow towards eastern side. The hill slopes are generally covered with soil with a thick growth of seasonal grass. A small village Sainal is situated within the lease area, other near-by villages is Hiyona, Pyal, Chandnu, and Barwas.
Post mining land use (ha.) Plantation Plantation 2.59 (Public use) Plantation 6.642 1.0 (Public use) 7.978
At present, the opencast mining is continuing in the upper most part of the lease area from 1518 MSL to 1430 MSL. 9 pits have been developed in this part, having horizontal length of 210 m in EW & width varying from 30-70 m as it is proceeds downwards to east direction. At the end of 5th year (May, 2010), total excavated area will be 2.043 ha according to approved modified mining plan. In the conceptual phase, 37 benches, each of 6 m height, will be formed. Total area of the ultimate pit will be 3.76 ha. The excavated pit area will be reclaimed by native plantation, after
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spreading a layer of soil. Thus the change in topography of the area will be localized and confined within the lease area. Drainage:A small spring occurs towards the northern lease boundary AD of lease area. There is no any other surface water body nor any well inside of lease area. The water spring occurs between 1386 to 1380 MSL in shale phyllite zone. Present mine working is 1493 m above the water spring level. The working is expected to be 1430 m above the spring level by the next five year period. There is no other perennial stream within lease area. A dry khalla flow diagonally across the lease boundary. In rainy season, the rain water is likely to be encountered. The rain water of lease area is discharge into this dry khalla which finally discharges into Giri River through Khajiyar khalla. There is no need of making provision for pumping. Vegetation:The area depicts typical sub-tropical zone area with low density of vegetation suitable for the subtropical climate. The lease area consists of 12.36 hectare grazing land and 5.85 hectare of waste/ barren land. The lease area is devoid of any forest. Presently, there are 1.3 ha area covered with plantation. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No The existing lease is operational since 1963 onwards. At present, the opencast mining is continuing in the upper most part of the lease area from 1518 MSL to 1430 MSL. 9 pits have been developed in this part, having horizontal length of 210 m in EW direction & width varying from 30 m to 70 m as it is proceeds downwards to east direction. At the end of 5th year of approved Modified Mining Plan the size of the pit will become 225 m in length and 40-110 m in width. Total excavated area will be 2.043 ha. Since the depth of the pits varies from 9 m to 16 m, the height of benches will be reduced to 6.0 m. During one year (i.e., during last year of the Mining plan) size of the pit, based on the existing established mineable reserves is given as under. Length of the pit in E-W direction-400 m
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Width of the pit in N-S direction-60 m along western end to 112 m in eastern half part. The width near the eastern end of the pit will become narrow down to 30 m as shown in the Conceptual Mine Plan, 37 benches, each of 6 m, height, will be formed. Total area of the ultimate pit will be 3.76 ha. The lease area is devoid of any forest. Presently, there are 1.3 ha area covered with plantation. This will not call for any significant clearance of buildings as the working area does not have significant buildings. The area will have planned phase wise development of plantation (112 trees every year), which will enhance the aesthetic beauty of the area. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes There will be change in the existing land use. The new land use at the end of fifth year and at the end of lease period is mentioned in section 1.1 of the Form-1. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore No There will be no physical changes in the area due to soil investigations
houses, soil testing? 1.5 Construction works? No It is an existing mine; there will not be any significant construction except the labours rest room and mines office. 1.6 1.7 Demolition works? Temporary sites used for construction housing workers? 1.8 Above ground or buildings, earthworks Yes of works or No No -No temporary sites will be created during construction for workers. Modular house with inbuilt STP will be provided for housing of construction labours. The extensive mining activity will involve various physical changes. The significant
construction
structures
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including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations.
change will be in the land use as mentioned in point 1.1. At the end of life of mine, the excavated pit area of 3.76 ha will be reclaimed by native plantation. The dump (0.42 ha) & top soil stack area (0.03 ha) will be reclaimed by plantation.
1.9
Underground including tunneling? mining
works or
No
There will be no underground mining activities.
1.10 Reclamation works?
Yes
At the end of life of mine, the excavated pit of 3.76 ha will be reclaimed by native plantation. The dump (0.42 ha) & top soil stack (0.03 ha) area will also be reclaimed by native plantation.
1.11 Dredging? 1.12 Offshore structures? 1.13 Production and
No No Yes
--The mining activities will cause physical
manufacturing processes?
changes in the nearby locality. The mode of mining followed will be by open cast semimechanized method. Mineral production- 1.8 lac TPA. Thus, there will be change in the topography of the area in such a way that the prominent slope of the area remains in the same direction.
1.14 Facilities
for
storage
of
Yes
The mineral will be excavated daily and will be transported by truck to sorting station at Sataun; about 3.2 km (radially) from the mine. Loading at the mine face was done manually as will as using front-end loader/JCB. There is a portable magazine having license no. HP-77/E, situated between grid 100-200N and 600-700 E, the capacity of the magazine is as follows:S. Name and No. Description Class & Division Quantity At any one time
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goods or materials?
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1. 2. 3.
Explosive Safety fuse Detonators
2,0 Class -6, Division-1 --
75 kg 500 Mtrs 1,000 Mtrs
The license has been obtained vide letter no.
E/NC/HP/22/76 (E11538). 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Solid Waste:About 4 lac tonnes of waste, including about 3.5 lac tonnes of low grade limestone and 0.5 lac tonnes of mixture of phyllite and low grade limestone, is likely to be generated. It will (0.5 lac tonnes) be dumped between 1296 MSL to 1272 MSL located between grid line 418 m. E to 488 m E and 30m N to 97 m N (covering about 0.42 ha). The construction and maintenance of approach haul road to each bench will entail the working of hanging wall red shale and phyllite. It is estimated that about 200m approach road will be constructed to provide approach to each bench/ face. The road will be 5-6m wide and average cutting may be about 1m, hence a total of about 1,200 m3 of waste will be generated, which will mostly be used for maintenance of the roads and construction of walls, check dams etc. Liquid Effluents:There will be 152 workers deployed in the mine and a rest room will be provided with toilet facility. The generated domestic waste water to the tune of 4.68 KLD which will be channelized into a common sewage treatment plant based on MBBR technology. This will have a positive impact on the physical environment with better waste
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management and no contamination on land, air or water bodies. 1.16 Facilities housing workers? for of long term No There will be no long term housing provided within the lease area. The housing for
operational
operational workers will be outside the lease area.
1.17
New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or
Yes
There will be no new road and rail. There will be new roads constructed within the lease area for smooth traffic circulation. The internal roads will have a width of 5-6 m and length 1.0 km for circulation of vehicles.
operation?
1.18
New
road,
rail, or
air other
Yes
The site is easily accessible by road through well developed road network of village Sataun. New roads will be constructed within the project site for smooth traffic circulation. There will be no rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports and airports.
waterborne transport
infrastructure
including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?
1.19
Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure changes movements? leading in to
No
Due to the existing project, there will be no closure or diversion of existing transportation routes or infrastructures leading to changes in traffic movements.
traffic
1.20 New
or
diverted lines or
No
There will be no new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines.
transmission pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment,
damming,
No
culverting, realignment or other changes to the
hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or No No -There is no surface water body within the lease area. A Malika Ka Khera Canal is existing at
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surface waters?
about 400m towards east of the mine site. A small spring is situated at a distance of about 100m north of mine working, beyond the dry khallah. The water of the area is potable and is used for drinking and domestic purpose by the mine workers. About 5 KLD of water will be used for plantation, 3 KLD for dust suppression and 7 KLD for domestic purposes. The water table in the area follows the topography, hence the groundwater will not be affected by mining.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?
No
There is no surface water body within the lease area and rain water run-off follows the
topography of the area which is tending towards east of the lease area. The rain water run-off in the eventual course will not be disturbed as the excavated pit.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation decommissioning? or
Yes
The manpower deployed will be local. The mineral will be transported through trucks. The loading of the mineral into trucks will be manual as well as mechanized means. Mineral will be transported to the destination by 60 trucks/ day.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning restoration works? or
Yes
The lessee will develop plantation within the lease area, which will contribute the aesthetic and scenic beauty by reclaiming the excavated pits. At the end of life of mine, 6.642 ha area will be reclaimed and planted upon.
1.27 On going activity during decommissioning which
No
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could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or Yes There will be temporary influx of people in the area due to mine working. Local people (152 persons) will be employed in the mine. The
permanently?
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mining
will
provide
direct
and
indirect
employment to the local people living in nearby villages depending on their skills. 1.29 Introduction species? of alien No The plant species will be native and will be selected in consultation to the local Forest Department. 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? 2. No No The plantation will be made by existing species in the area. --
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Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are nonrenewable or in short supply): Information/checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities confirmation No /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Land especially No Since the mine is already open and has been undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) operative since 1963, as per revenue records have been classified as 12.36 hectare of grazing land and 5.85 hectare waste land, it has no significant impact.
2.2
Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD
No
About 5 KLD water will be used for plantation, 3 KLD for dust suppression and 7 KLD for domestic purposes. The water demand will be met from spring situated outside the lease area.
2.3
Minerals (MT)
No
It is a mining project for excavation of limestone mineral to the tune of 1.80 lac TPA.
2.4
Construction
material
No
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stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, Yes D.G set of capacity 10 kVA will be used in case of emergency/ power failure No --
competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)
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2.7
Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)
No
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3.
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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. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Use of substances or No The hazardous waste will be spent oil, which materials, which are will be sold to actual registered user.
hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora,
fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living No The proposed project will have positive impact on the people by 1. The socio-economic conditions of the No --
conditions?
surrounding villages are poor as there is no significant source of earning. The
occupational activities are agriculture, cattle rearing. The mining activity will provide employment (round the year) to local people and increase economic status of the area. 2. The transportation of the mineral will be carried out by using 60 trucks a day, thus creating the employment opportunity for the truck drivers and their helpers. 3. Free medical camp will be organized for the villagers. 4. Applicant will cooperate with the Govt. for the development of the nearby area, schools
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and basic amenities. 5. It will provide revenue to State and Central Government. 6. The project will contribute, though in a small measures, to in bridging the gap between the supply and demand of mineral in state and the region. 7. The management pays Rs. 5.00 metric ton to the local village panchayat for
development and other socio economic activities (community development). 3.4 Vulnerable people who groups could of be No The project will not involve requiring the use, transport, handling of hazardous substance (as per the MSIHC rules).
affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 4. S. No. 4.1 Any other causes No
-during construction or operation or
Production of solid wastes decommissioning (MT/month) Information/Checklist Yes/ confirmation No Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The maximum production of mineral will be 1.80 lac TPA. About 4 lac tonnes of waste, including about 3.5 tonnes of low grade limestone and 0.5 lac tonnes of mixture of phyllite and low grade limestone, is likely to be generated. It will (0.5 lac tonnes) be dumped between 1296 MSL to 1272 MSL located between grid line 418 m. E to 488 m E and 30m N to 97 m N (covering about 0.42 ha). As the mining will be open cast semimechanized method. 5 to 10 m3 of soil may be available from cracks and joints. The soil will be regularly used for plantation purpose.
4.2
Municipal waste (domestic
No
No municipal waste will be generated, as no
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and wastes) 4.3
or
commercial
township is proposed
Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Management Rules) Waste
No
The hazardous waste will be spent oil, which will be sold to actual registered user.
4.4
Other wastes.
industrial
process
No
No industrial waste will be generated.
4.5 4.6
Surplus product. Sewage sludge or other sludge treatment. from effluent
No No
No surplus product wastes will be generated. The sludge generated from STP to the tune of 4.68 KLD will be used as manure after appropriate treatment.
4.7
Construction or demolition wastes.
No
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4.8
Redundant machinery or equipment.
No
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4.9
Contaminated soils or other materials.
No
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4.10 Agricultural wastes. 4.11 Other solid wastes. 5. S. No. 5.1
No No
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Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/ hr) Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Emissions from combustion No There will be emissions from transportation, of fossil fuels or from mobile drilling, blasting, material handling etc. S. No. 1. Aspects operation Blasting Dust emission as is the of Potential Impacts
stationary sources.
generated
waste rock will be blasted in the pits. 2. Transportation Movement of
vehicles like dumper trucks, tankers etc. will also generate

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dust
from
the
agitation of unpaved surface. 3. Drilling Blast holes are drilled into the overburden. In dry conditions, operations generate
drilling may
significant dust. 4. Haul road/ The waste rock mass is fragmented and
overburden handling
released by blasting and loaded trucks into by
haulage machines. operations produce emissions loading,
These will dust during unloading
and transportation of the material from the pit. 5.2 Emissions from production processes. Yes Dust is the main pollutant which will be generated from running of machinery, vehicular movement, particles drilling be or blasting. The to dust be
shall
small
enough
suspended or carried by wind. Deposited dust particles of different sizes that are greater than about 10 to 20 microns settle out of the air. Suspended particulate matter remains
suspended in the air for significant period of time, for several minutes. Dust is managed by the following methods: Watering haul roads.
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Wet drilling. Water sprays, where required. Progressive rehabilitation by plantation. 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes There will be fugitive emissions generated during material handling, drilling, blasting, transportation etc. Dust will be generated while material handling, transportation by dumpers on hauls roads, unloading of mineral etc. Regular water sprinkling on haul roads will suppress the dust particles and prevent them from getting air borne. Transportation:Movement of vehicles like dumper trucks, tankers etc. will also generate dust from the agitation of unpaved activities on surface. unpaved The area
transportation
results in fugitive emissions to the tune of 0.108 kg./sq.m/ hr. Loading:Dust emission will be generated as the material is loaded into dumpers by excavators. Haul road/ Overburden handling:The mineral mass will be fragmented and release by blasting and carried over to stacks loaded into haulage trucks. These operations will produce dust emissions during loading, unloading and transportation of the material from the pit. 5.4 Emissions construction including equipment 5.5 Dust or odour of from No -plant from activities and No The generated fugitive dust from various activities during blasting, drilling, transportation is expected, which will be temporary in nature.
handling including
materials construction
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materials, waste. 5.6
sewage
and
Emissions from incineration of waste
No
--
5.7
Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials,
No
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construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources 6. S. No. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data The sources of noise contributing to environment in this mine and surrounding area are mainly running of vehicles, drilling, No --
6.1
From equipment
operation e.g.
of
Yes
engines,
ventilation plant, crushers
mucking, transportation and blasting, etc. The level of mechanization is low and these sources are not continuous. Noise The at impact will be at
insignificant.
lower
intensity
permissible levels is quite acceptable and does not have any ill effects on human beings. Management Regular maintenance of machinery. Tree planting operations will reduce noise. Equipment like ear-muffs, ear-plugs is commonly protection. Controlled blasting is practiced, which produces very less noise. Blasting will be avoided in the morning and evening hours, on foggy days, at night time and at times of high wind velocity and low cloud cover. used devices for hearing
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Drilling is carried out with the help of sharp drill bits.
6.2
From industrial or similar processes
No
--
6.3
From
construction
or
No
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demolition 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes The blasting using delay detonators and optimum use of explosives will not create vibrations of any significant level. Moreover, nearest habitation is more than 1.5 km away from the working, lowering the possibility of this nuisance. 6.5 From construction or No Due to working of machines, vehicular traffic and material transportation within the lease area, noise will be generated. However, the expected noise levels will be maintained well within the CPCB norms. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems 6.7 7. S. No. 7.1 From any other sources No -No --
operational traffic
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: Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data From handling, storage, No The project will not involve and handling and use or spillage of storage of hazardous material.
hazardous materials. 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No Yes The domestic sewage generated to the tune of 4.68 KLD will be systematically treated in the well designed STP and the eventual discharge will be for plantation. There will be no considerable impact as the dust receptors will have large leaf canopy cover to arrest the dust and frequent sprinkling of water will suppress the dust.
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7.4
From any other sources
No
There will not be any other sources, which will contaminate land & water resources.
7.5
Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment sources? from these
No
--
8. S. No. 8.1
Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate confirmation No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data From explosions, spillages, Yes Explosion hazard are envisaged due fires etc. from storage,
to
mishandling of explosives. However, expert team including competent blasters, having experience in handling explosives, is being designated at this project. All precautions will be taken for safe storage at explosive
handling, use or production of hazardous substances
magazine and transportation of explosives. 8.2 From any other causes Yes The risks of accidents are envisaged due to operation of HEMM, failure of mine pit etc. However, good safety practices will be applied at the existing project. All protective
equipments will be mandatory. However, to meet the minor, incidences and accidents first aid measures at site will be provided. 8.3 Could affected disasters environmental (e.g. earthquakes, cloudburst etc)? 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality Information/Checklist Yes/ confirmation No Lead to development of Yes The proposed project will directly/ indirectly
the
project by
be
No
The project is located in seismic zone IV.There is no risk of flood, as the area lies much above the highest flood level.
natural causing damage floods, landslides,
S. No. 9.1
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supporting cities, ancillary development or
develop the area by providing employment opportunities. With the proposed development in and around the area, there will be many supporting activities leading to the development of the area.
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.) 9.2 housing development extractive industries supply industries other Yes The excavated land will be rehabilitated by backfilling and plantation causing insignificant impact on the environment. No --
Lead to after use of the site, which could have an impact on environment
9.3
Set a precedent for later developments.
9.4
Have
cumulative
effects
No
There are other similar, but smaller mine lease adjoining mining lease area are below: 1. Barwas L/S Mine of M/S Barwas Mine. 2. Barwas L/S Mine of Sri Biplov Thakur. 3. Barwas L/S Mine of M/S Goel Brothers. 4. Barwas L/S Mine of Sri Jagdeesh Anand 5. Barwas L/S Mine of Sri S.S. Dhiman The cumulative effect of these mines will be monitored and analyzed the impact.
due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects
II Environmental Sensitivity S. No. 1 Areas Areas protected Name/ Arial distance(within 15 Kms) proposed Identity project location boundary under No --
international
conventions,
national or local legislation for their ecological,

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landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons Wetlands, or other Yes The area does not depict any wetlands, biosphere and coastal zone. Various reserved forests are situated within the study area are as under:Shilla R.F 4.70 km towards North. Khajuri R.F. 8.0 km towards North-East. Balkoti R.F. 8.5 km towards North-East. Sakahuli R.F. 5.75 km towards North-west. Kathwar R.F. 8.0 km towards west. Chandni R.F. 8.9 km towards west. Kather R.F. 6.75 km towards west. Manal R.F. 2.9 km towards south- west. Kandon R.F. 5.07 km towards south- west. Chhichheti R.F. - 7.2 km towards south- west. Malgi R.F. - 4.2 km towards south. Khara R.F. - 7.67 km towards south. Gorakhpur R.F. 7.52 km towards south. Raj Ban R.F. - 5.6 km towards south. Janjli R.F. - 3.86 km towards south. Nigali R.F. - 4.75 km towards south-east. Pobhar R.F. - 8.89 km towards north-east. Kandela R.F. 7.5 km towards south-east. Water Body 1. A Malika Ka Khera Canal is existing 400 m towards East. 2. A small spring is situated 100 m towards North. 3. A perennial Giri river 3.75 km towards SSW. 3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive No --
watercourses
water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, forests mountains,
species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, migration

over
wintering,
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Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters
No
--
State, National boundaries
Yes
Interstate Boundary: - Himachal PradeshUttarakhand lies at a distance of 9.0 km towards east from the existing mine.
Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas
No
Railway Station Jagadhri 70 km towards SW. Airport: Dehradun 50 km towards SE. National Highway: NH-72 connecting
Chandigarh-Uttaranchal-16 km towards SE. NH-123 connecting Herbetpur-Chuharpur 17 km towards SW. 7 8 Defense installations Densely populated or builtup area No Yes -The lease area does not have any significant habitation. The study area of 10 km radius comprises of 248 villages with a total
population of 113112 and 22625 households. 9 Areas occupied by No Nearest Hospital: - The nearest Central Government Dispensary is at Sauton, which is about 3.2 km towards South from the mine site. School: - There is one primary school situated north side of lease area at a distance of about 1 km. At village Barwas one primary school is there. One senior secondary college and two primary school are there at Satoun (3.2 km). 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce No --
sensitive man-made land uses places (hospitals, schools, of worship,
community facilities)
resources resources, resources, agriculture,
(ground water surface forestry, fisheries,
tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to No pollution environmental or damage.

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(those where existing legal environmental are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to Yes The area is classified as per GSHAP data in zone-IV, there are no reports of landslide and earthquake in the area so far. As per the 2002 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) map, district Himachal Pradesh falls in zone IV. standards
natural hazard which could cause present problems subsidence, erosion, the project to
environmental (earthquakes, landslides, or
flooding
extreme or adverse climatic conditions)
"I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosure are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
Date: Place: Sirmour K. K. Anand (Applicant) Village-Hiyona, Tehsil-Paonta Sahib, District-Sirmour (H.P.)

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PROJECT: HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE K.K.

ANAND SIRMOUR DOCUMENT:NO: REIA/ EMP/EC-MINES/ 2010-112

HIYONA LIMESTONE MINE

Applicant K.K. Anand (Mine Owner)

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Infrastructure & Basic Amenities

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Geological and Recoverable Reserves

Category/ Grade Chemical grade Low grade Recemented

Proved 1,31,56,250 2,65,44,406 4,02,500

Probable 5,19,500 21,85,625 2,06,250

Possible 5,89,625 23,44,375 2,42,500

Total 1,42,74,375 3,10,74,406 8,51,250

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grade Total 4,01,03,156 29,11,375 31,76,500 4,61,91,031

Recoverable Reserves (in tonnes) As on 31.03.09

Type and Method of Mining

Drilling and Blasting

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Year-wise development in next five years

Land Use Pattern

1.923 0.36 1.34

2.043 0.42 1.59

0.03 1.30 1.0 12.257

0.03 1.412 1.0 11.715

0.03 2.432 1.0 7.978

-6.642 1.0 (Public use) 7.978

Study Area at a Glance

c) Study area (10 km radius) d) Toposheet No. e) Village f) Tehsil -

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Ambient Air Monitoring

SPM RPM 24 Hrs. 24 Hrs.

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26. 11.2009 27. 11.2009

SO2 54 6.0 6.9 6.3 6.8 120

NOX 54 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 120

SPM 18 125.1 157.9 144.0 156.6 500

RPM 18 36.3 59.6 49.4 59.6 150

CO 18 344 458 401 458 5,000

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1.16 Environmental Management Plan

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generate dust from the agitation of unpaved surface.

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Mechanization Transportation Excavation Drilling

running of vehicles, mechanical shovels, tractor-compressors,

operating will be maintained and provided with good silencers.

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Flora & Fauna

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Environmental Action Programme

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1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7

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LOCATION OF THE MINE

INFRASTRUCTURE & BASIC AMENITIES

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