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Form-1 Application for Mines in Cluster No. 4 for EC Amendment, Eastern Coalfields Limited ======================================================================
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FORM - 1
(I) Basic Information 1 Name of the project Cluster No. 04 (Group of Mines) of M/s Eastern Coalfields Ltd.
2 S.No. in the schedule 1(a)
3 Proposed capacity / area / length /
tonnage to be handled / command area /
lease area / number ofwells to be drilled
Total No. of Mines : 2 (Two)
Coal Production Capacity : 7.71 MTY
Cluster Area (Leasehold) : 2720.87 Ha
4 New / Expansion / Modernization This is an amendment proposal to the EC granted vide letter
no. J-11015/106/2011-I(A).II(M) Dated 21.07.2015
Need for EC Amendment
In view of the revised production targets set by CIL, a re-
assessment of mine capacities has been carried out for the
cluster while keeping the overall cluster capacity unchanged.
One mine, Khoirabad UG & OC has been dropped from the
revised proposal as the lease of this colliery has been
transferred to other agency. Boundary readjustment has also
been done in case of Itapara OCP by reducing the leasehold
area from 1108.0 Ha to 855.87 Ha. Thus, the overall cluster
area has reduced from 3353.0 Ha to 2720.87 Ha. This re-
assessment / rationalization has been done based on present
condition and capability of the mines for achieving optimum
production levels. The re-organization of the mines has been
planned with due regard to environment. The proposed
changes are in line with the revised mining plan for the cluster,
duly approved by the Board of Directors of ECL on
10.01.2018.
The changes with reference to the approved EC have been
shown in the following table –
Table Showing Existing EC and Revised Proposal for Amendment of EC
Sl
No.
Name of the
Mine Typ
e
Lease A
rea
(Ha)
EC
Cap
acit
y
(MT
Y)
Lif
e (
Yea
rs)
Sl.
No.
Pro
po
sed
Ch
an
ge
Lease A
rea
(Ha)
Pro
po
sed
EC
Cap
acit
y (
MT
Y)
Ch
an
ge in
Cap
acit
y (
MT
Y)
Revis
ed
Lif
e
(Yrs
)
As per EC Revised Proposal for Amendment of EC
1 Khoirabad
UG UG &
OC 380.0
No UG
potential. Coal
at the in-crop is
left which can
be extracted by
opencast only.
The mining lease has been
transferred to other agency. Hence,
the project has been dropped in this
report.
0.0 (-) 0.13 -
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Khoirabad
OC Patch
(new
proposal for
extracting
available
reserves in
about 10 Ha)
0.13 4
2
Gaurandih
UG
UG &
OC 1865.0
0.08 >
50
1
No further
underground
mining possible
in view of safety.
Developed
reserves to be
extracted by OC
method 1865.0
0.0 (-) 0.08 0
Gaurandih
Block – D
Phase – I
OC Patch
0.50 5 Amalgamated as
Gaurandih and
Gaurandih –
Begunia OC
4.21 (+)
1.71 15
Gaurandih-
Begunia
Phase – I OC
Patch
2.0 7
3 Itapara OC OC 1108.0 5.0 26 2 Capacity and
area reduced 855.87 3.50 (-) 1.50 26
Total
3353.0 7.71 -
No overall
change in
capacity.
Area of cluster
reduced.
2720.87 7.71
- -
(Source – Approved Mining Plan)
5 Existing Capacity/Area etc Existing EC capacity is 7.71 MTY and Cluster area is 3353.00
Ha. Approved vide EC letter no. J-11015/106/2011-I(A).II(M)
Dated 21.07.2015
6 Category of Project. i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ A
7 Does it attract the general condition? If
yes, Please specify
Yes, (Within 10 kms of interstate boundary between West
Bengal and Jharkhand)
8 Does it attract the specific condition? If
yes, Please specify
No
9 Location
Plot / Survey / Khasra No
Name of Unit Nationalised List No Mouza J L No PS
West Baraboni 705 Bila 23 Baraboni
Khas Baraboni 533 -do- 23 Baraboni Itapara 503 -do- 23 Baraboni
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Gourangdih 495 Panuria Kantapahari Jamgram Alipur
10 9 20 8
Baraboni
Khoirabad 535 Parulberia Kanskuli Chotkora Khorabad Alipur
1 2 4 5 6
Baraboni
Gourangdih Begunia 496 Rasunpur Andharia Saristali Madanpur Khusnagar Kapista Jamgram
-do- Jamuria Baraboni
-do-
Village Jamgram, Kapista, Khusnagar, Saristali, Andharia, Rasunpur,
Pultulia, Panuria, Bila, Itapara etc.
Tehsil Baraboni Block
District Pashchim Bardhaman
State West Bengal
10 Nearest railway station / airport along with
distance in kms.
Eastern Railway Main Line passes through the Cluster.
Nearest Rly Station – Rupnarayanpur. It is 12 km north of
Asansol and 25 km north-west of Raniganj.
Nearest airport is at Kolkata situated more than 200 kms
away.
11 Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters
along with distance in kms.
It is located 12 km north-west of Asansol and 25 km west of
Raniganj.
12 Village Panchayats Zilla Parishad
Municipal Corporation, Local body
(complete postal Addresses with
telephone nos. to be given)
Nearest municipal corporation is Asansol. Area falls under
Baraboni CD Block.
13 Name of the applicant Eastern Coalfields Ltd.
14 Registered Address PO : Sanctoria, Dist: Pashchim Bardhaman, West Bengal
15 Address for correspondence:
Name Shri B. N. Prasad
Designation (Owner / Partner / CEO General Manager (Environment)
Address Barachak House, PO: Sitarampur, Asansol, Dist: Pashchim
Bardhaman, West Bengal
Pin Code 713359
E-mail [email protected], [email protected]
Telephone No. 0341-2254510
Fax No. 0341-2254510
16 Details of Alternative Sites examined, if
any.
Location of these sites should be shown
Village- District-State (Not Applicable)
1.
2.
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17 Interlinked Projects None
18 Whether separate application of
interlinked
Project has been submitted
Not Applicable
19 If yes, date of submission Not Applicable
20 If no, reason Not Applicable
21 Whether proposal involves approval /
clearance under
1. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 No
2. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 No
3. The CRZ Notification, 1991 No
22 Whether there is any Government Order/
Policy relevant/relating to the site
No
23 Forest land involved(hectares) NIL
24 Whether there is any litigation pending
against the project and/or land in which
the project is proposed to be set up?
(a) Name of the Court
(b) Case No.
(c) Orders / directions of the Court, if any,
and its relevance with the proposed
project
No
(II) Activity
1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions,
which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/ No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)
Yes There will be permanent changes to land use due to opencast mining at all the mines within the cluster. Quarries and OB dumps will alter the surface topography and contours. Details are given in below table-
Table Showing Present, During and Post Mining Land Use Pattern S.No Type Land Use Present Mining
Land Use ( ha) Land Use during
Mining (ha) Post- mining Land Use
(ha)
1 Agricultural/Fallow 1470.0 643.10 643.10
2 Danga/Waste land 345.20 215.0 215.0
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Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/ No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3 Plantation/Vegetation 45.0 45.0 1002.58
105.0 105.0 105.0
4 Surface water bodies (River/Nallah/Pond)
92.76 92.76 92.76
5 Village/Basti 332.43 302.43 302.43
6 Others (Colony, office, D.B. Road, railway siding etc.)
259.33 382.14 360.0
7 Running/Exhausted Quarry
44.15 478.44 To be brought under plantation
8 External OB Dump 27.0 457.0 To be brought under plantation
Total 2720.87 2720.87 2720.87
(Source: Approved Mining Plan including Mine Closure Plan)
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?
Yes 1. As per the approved scheme of Gaurandih – Begunia OC Patch, three nos. of bustees, namely Jamgram (east), Kashidanga and Kolepara and a village namely, Sarisatali situated within/near the proposed OC patch are to be rehabilitated. A small settlement near the mine office also needs to be rehabilitated. Thus there will be clearance of vegetation and buildings for the above project. Details are given in below table:
Sl. No. Name of bustees / villages No. of households
1 Kashidanga 181
2 Kole Para 90
3 Jhamgram East 43
4 Sarisatali 194
5 Near Colliery office 64
Total 572
Although, the total no. of households according to census is 572, a higher figure of 800 PAFs has been taken in the approved scheme for estimating the R & R cost. 2. Eleven no. of villages were proposed to be rehabilitated as per the existing PR. However, the present proposal is to reduce the project area leaving out the property on the dip side as well as reduction of land requirement for external dumping. This reduction in project area would reduce the no. of villages required to be rehabilitated from 11 to 10 i.e., one village, namely, Bardang having 321 households would not be required to be rehabilitated. Moreover, a number of public and private establishments situated within the zone are also to be suitably compensated. One major public road connecting Asansol to Gourandi and another PWD road from Amdiha to Domohani pass through the proposed OCP area. These two roads along with two H.T power line have been envisaged to be diverted for the proposed OCP. Provision of land for above diversions has been kept beyond the safety zone of proposed quarry and dump area. 100m zone from quarry edge and 50m zone from external dump edge have provided for safety zone.
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S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/ No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
Revised list of villages to be rehabilitated: Sl. No
Village
Total Population
Govt. Establishment & Private Property
1 Itapara 1724 Mandir-7,School-
4,Panchayet Office-1
2 Bila 676 Mandir-6,School-1,Health
Centre-1
3 Amdiha(Part) 240 Mandir-1,School-1,PHE
Tank-1+Water Filter Plant
4 Amlala(Part) 162 Mandir-2
5 Khoirabad 900 Mandir-1,School-1
6 Nandai+Talkanali 448 Mandir-2,School-1
7 Pakuria 88
8 Kenjia 350 Mandir-1,School-1,Health
Centre-1
9 Dangalpara(Kesardi) 142 Mandir-1,School-1
10 Majhi Bastee-2 200
TOTAL 4930
(Source – Area Authorities)
1.3 Creation of new land uses?
Yes New land-uses will be created due to opencast mining. The new land uses will generally be in the form of plantations over mined-out areas.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?
No Geological Block has already been explored by GSI, CMPDI, ECL &
MECL. No further investigation is required.
1.5 Construction works? Yes While infrastructure is already available for the existing Gaurandih – Begunia Colliery and new infrastructure will be needed for the proposed Itapara OCP.
1.6 Demolition works? Yes Buildings will be demolished for excavation works in both the OC mines.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?
Yes Temporary constructions may be required for construction workers for Itapara OCP.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations
Yes Excavation works due to opencast mining.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling?
No
No underground mining is being done in the cluster.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes The proposed quarries at Amalgamated Gaurandih and Gaurandih –
Begunia OC will be backfilled completely and reclaimed. Reclamation
works are also proposed concurrently with mining at the proposed
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Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/ No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
Itapara OCP.
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes?
Yes Mining of Coal
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials?
Yes Coal is stored in hoppers or ground stockpiles before transport to Railway Sidings.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?
Yes Mine water discharged from the mines is allowed to settle in settling tanks. Most of this water is reused for dust suppression and part of it is used for domestic and community use. The remaining water is either discharged into local nallahs or is used for irrigation of agricultural land. The quarries also serve as water reservoirs for community uses like bathing, washing etc.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?
Yes Adequate housing facilities for workers have already been provided at all the existing mines. Residential quarters will be needed for the proposed Itapara OCP.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?
Yes A 10 kms stretch of the Amdiha Damohani road passing through the cluster will be diverted for the purpose of opencast mining at Itapara OCP. Also, a new railway siding will be constructed for this mine to eliminate road transportation of coal from the proposed project.
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?
Yes Pl refer 1.17 above.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?
Yes Pl refer 1.17 above.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?
Yes Existing transmission line may be required to be shifted for establishing the Itapara OCP and the proposed infrastructure.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?
Yes A seasonal nallah will be diverted for the purpose of mining at the
proposed Itapara OCP & amalgamated Gaurandih and Gaurandih – Begunia OC.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes The Cluster has Ajay River flowing a few kilometers to the North. Ajay river with its tributaries control the drainage of the northern portion of the block. Nunia Nallah and its branches flow through the Cluster towards south and drains into Damodar River.
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Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/ No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?
Yes Water accumulating in the mines is continuously pumped out. The quantity of pumping depends upon the make of water in the mine and varies from mine to mine. Maximum mine water removal is during the monsoons. No surface water is needed for mining process. Part of discharged mine water is used for plantation and dust-suppression. Mine water after filtration is also used for domestic purposes. Remainder is discharged into local nallahs near the mines or is used for irrigation, which recharges the ground-water. Thus, most of the mine discharge is gainfully utilized.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?
Yes The area proposed for quarrying at the Itapara OCP has several worked quarries from pre-nationalisation period. These quarries have turned into water bodies and are catering to the water requirement of the area. All these quarries will be further excavated and will form part of the Itapara OCP. Also, OB dumping proposed will alter the landscape and affect surface drain-off. One seasonal nallah is also proposed to be diverted.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?
Yes There is movement of mining workers and other personnel between the mines and colonies. Coal from the mines is transported by road to Railway Sidings within
the Cluster and further transportation to consumers is also made by
Rail.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?
Yes After cessation of underground mining activities, all the entries to the mines shall be effectively sealed off to avoid any accident. The service buildings where not needed any further shall be demolished. The quarries will be progressively backfilled and reclaimed with plantation.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?
No
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?
Yes Influx of people has taken place due to direct and indirect employment opportunities. There may be more employment and economic opportunities at the proposed Itapara OCP which may lead to further influx of people into the area.
1.29 Introduction of alien species?
No
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity?
No
1.31 Any other actions? No
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2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S. No.
Information/checklist confirmation
Yes/ No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)
Yes 855.87 Ha of mostly tenancy land acquired for Itapara OCP. Land will also be acquired for quarrying at amalgamated
Gaurandih and Gaurandih – Begunia OC. These lands are
undeveloped tenancy land.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD
Yes The mine water discharged from the mines and water accumulated in the erstwhile quarries, now perennial water bodies, is the chief sources of water in the area and caters to the requirement of the entire community residing in the cluster. Mine discharge varies from 500 to 2000 KLD per mine depending on the extent and wateriness of the mine. Part of mine water is used for plantation, and dust-suppression. Mine water after filtration is also used for domestic purposes. Remainder is discharged into local nallah or is used for irrigation. There are no competing users of mine water. Potable water supply is met from water supplied by ECL tankers and also from filtration of the mine water in filtration plants.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No
2.4 Construction material , stone, aggregates and soil (expected source – MT)
Yes Buildings will be constructed for the proposed Itapara OCP for which construction material will be needed. Bricks, stone chips and sand is available locally
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT)
No No
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)
Yes Power Supply from WB State Electricity Board. Fuel Requirement: Diesel is used for operating the dumpers and trucks.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)
No
3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)
No Not Applicable
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3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)
No Not Applicable
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?
No Not Applicable
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,
No Not Applicable
3.5 Any other causes No Not Applicable
4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or
decommissioning (MT/month):
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes
Yes Total OB generated from the 2 OC mines within the cluster will be around 586.40 Mm3, major portion of which would be backfilled concurrently.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)
Yes Small quantity of domestic waste is generated from the colonies which are regularly transported by the vehicles of municipality / corporation.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)
Yes Used engine oil, oil filters, batteries of automobiles and cap-lamps are generated.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment
Yes The mine water contains very less suspended solids since it is allowed to settle in mine sumps before being pumped out. Very insignificant quantity of clayey sludge from effluent settling is produced which is filled in low lying lands or opencast voids.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes
Yes Solid waste will be generated from demolition of buildings and houses for R & R from both the OC mines. Residential quarters, service buildings and infrastructure will also be demolished after mine closure. The waste so generated will be used for filling low lying areas or quarries.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment
Yes Old equipment and machinery will become redundant during mine-life and will be surveyed off and sold as scrap.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials
No -
4.10 Agricultural wastes No -
4.11 Other solid wastes No -
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5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources
Yes Diesel is burnt for coal transportation and operation of HEMM which releases SO2 and NOx.
5.2 Emissions from production processes
Yes Dust is produced in OC mining during drilling and blasting and during movement of HEMM and loaded trucks. Wet drilling is being practiced in the OC operations. The emissions at surface are from Coal handling at coal stockpile and coal transportation.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport
Yes Handling & transportation of coal & OB ; loading and unloading of coal & OB.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment
Yes Fugitive dust and exhaust of vehicles engaged in construction activities at mine site
5.5 Dust or odors from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste
Yes As above
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste
No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)
No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources
No
6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers
Yes Movement of HEMM in the opencast mine and operation of crushers along with coal & OB loading and unloading activities is likely to cause noise pollution. In OC mines, the noise due to controlled blasting will be confined to the OC area. Moreover, every blasting will be accompanied with prior warnings and will be done at fixed time between 14:00 to 16:00 hrs. Ambient noise level outside the lease area is not
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Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data
likely to exceed the permissible limit of 55 dB(A) during day-time and 45 dB(A) during night-time.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes
Yes Movement of HEMM. Operation of crushers, loading and unloading of coal and OB.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise may be produced at the time of construction of infrastructure and buildings for the proposed Itapara OCP. Demolition works under R&R may also produce noise.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Not appreciable in case of UG mines. In OC mines, controlled and delay blasting is done to reduce sound.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic
Yes Noise will be generated from coal and OB
transportation.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable
7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials
No
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)
No
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air, into the land or into water
No
7.4 From any other sources No
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?
No
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8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment:
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances
Yes Storage, transportation & handling of explosive and POL may lead to explosions, spillages, fires etc. Safety measures stipulated by DGMS are followed.
8.2 From any other causes Yes 1) Mine inundation
2) Blasting
3) Explosion
4) Fire
Safety measures stipulated by DGMS are followed.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?
No The cluster does not fall under seismically active zone or land slide prone area. Due safety measures are taken to prevent inundation. The mines are well equipped to deal with eventualities as enumerated in CMR 1957 and related DGMS circulars.
9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality:
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.: • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) • housing development • extractive industries • supply industries • other
Yes
Socio-economic growth in the block is closely associated with mining activity. Mining supports development of ancillaries and other related activities.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment
No
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S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The proposed mine infrastructure may be used in future also by other future projects after
exhausition of the reserves in these mines. Socio-
economic benefits of the Project will accrue to local population also. As such, the likelihood of precedence for later developments cannot be ruled out.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects
Yes As coal occurs in continuous layers over large
distances, associated mining activity in future with
numerous closely located centres along with other
activities like power generation etc cannot be ruled
out. This could lead to cumulative impact on
environment.
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S. No.
Areas Name/ Identity
Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
None Not applicable
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons -Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests
None Not applicable
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration
None Not applicable
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters
None Not applicable
5 State, National boundaries Yes Within 10 kms from Jharkhand
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas
None Not applicable
7 Defense installations None Not applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Densely populated areas lie within the
leasehold properties of the mines.