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The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (C),Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeRegional Office (EZ),

A/3, Chandersekharpur,Bhubaneswar -751023

Kind Attention:

Director (S)

MOEF, Eastern Zone

Chandrashekharpur,Bhubaneshwar-751023

Sub: Submission of information/ action plan for points observed during Issue of certifiedcompliance report in respect of Expansion [under 7(ii) of EIA Notification 2006] of LakhanpurOCP on 13.11.2018.

Ref: Letterno.101-1029/18/ EPE/3652 Dated: 11.12.2018

Dear Sir,

With respect to the letter with the above reference number, the information and action plans for

the observations made in respect of Lakhanpur OCP for issue of certified compliance for Expansion

[under 7(ii) of EIA Notification 2006] are as follow:

S.No. Observations Information/ Action plans

1.

It has been observed that the PAs are in Plantation is being done in mined out area and also

progress of developing green belt all around the mine to create Green belt.around the project. It is required to A total of 498344 plants have been planted whichdevelop the three tire multi-species include native species.

green belt of not less than 7.5m width For the year 2018-19, 30000 Nos. of saplings have

all along the project to mitigate/check been planted at Belpahar range through CSR schemethe dust pollution. Only native species to under corporate sector by DFO, )harsuguda., Bamboobe used for plantation/green belt plantation (1600 Nos.) has been done in 08 dump topdevelopment. The green belt comprising In the year 2017-18, 20000 Nos. of saplings were

a mix of native species shall be planted in the villages of Thebra, Kudaloi anddeveloped all along the major Barihapali of Lakhanpur Block area under corporate

approach/coal transportation roads. sector scheme by DFO, |harsuguda.Mining Plan for Integrated Lakhanpur-Belpahar-

Lilari opencast project is now approved. The entirearea of Lakhanpur OCP will be re-handled in theupcoming years as per this mining plan. So nowonwards, grass species such as Penni.sect/in

pedicillatum, Stylosanthes hamata and Chrysopogonzi.zcinJ.oi.desand bamboo species shall be planted.

2.

It is required to construct catch/Catch drains have been provided all around the mine

garland drains and siltation ponds of dumps, coal heaps, coal and 08 transportation roads.appropriate size all around the mine

The water collected in the drains are diverted to mineworking, coal heaps & 08 dumps to

sumps and used for mining activities.prevent run off water and flow ofsediments directly into the river and Garland drains are made at the periphery of thewater bodies. Further, dump material

quarries to prevent in-rush of storm water. Drains areshall be properly consolidated/also being desilted at regular intervals. Plantation

compacted and accumulation of waterhave also been carried out along dump slopes and

over dumps shall be avoided byplantation of grass species such as Penni.secL/in

providing adequate channels for flow ofpedicillatum, Stylosanthes hamata andsilt into the drains. The drains are to de-Chrysopogonzi.zani.oi.c/cs is also being carried out.

silted and requires regular maintenance.

3.

It has been informed that the

Presently there are 4 nos. of departmental and 6 Nos.

illumination is being carried out inworkshop and mines at regularintervals as per DGMS standards.

of contractual DG sets, 37 high mast light towers andHowever, as per illumination

350 light fittings,monitoring report submitted by PAs, theillumination (lux) both horizontal and

Proposal for procurement of 25 DG sets, 20 high mastvertical were very lower than the light towers and 650 light fittings is under process.prescribed limits of DGMS standards atall places monitored. It is required totake adequate measures.

4.

It has been observed that, some of the

During 2017-18, 400 nos. and during 2018-19, 60nos. of ear plugs have been issued to work personsincluding HEMM operators. In the current financial

workers operating HEMM, etc. does not year 397 safety helmets, 1300 Dust masks, 720have the ear plugs. It is required to Mining boots, 39 Gum boots, 160 fluorescent jackets

provide and monitor the usage of and 27 hand gloves have been issued.

proper PPE's as per requirement of For enforcement of use of PPE by all workmen at site,worker and working areas. It requires a task force has been constituted to monitor and takeimmediate action. action for non compliance. Regular safety talks are

being held at all work places by executives,supervisors and members of safety committee.

5'

It is required to install the wind barrier

Workorder (MCL/HQ/Sambalpur/GM(P&P)/18

/494-H Dated: 18.08.2018) has been issued toCMPDIL, Ranchi for Design of installation of Windbarrier wall/screen and vertical greenery system, and

wall/ screen and vertical greenerydraft report has been submitted by CMPDI.

system, green belt, dust suppression However, construction of vertical greenery system isarrangement at railway siding at the

being carried out at local level in railway siding and isearliest. expected to be completed within 3 months. Mobile

tankers are deployed and fixed sprinklers areinstalled in railway sidings for dust suppression.

6.

The expenditure incurred for CSR

For the year 2018-19, an action plan has been madefor implementation of 60 projects under CSR whichcovers prescri bed guideline as per Section 135 of thecompanies Act, 2013. Other than water supply, 30projects such as Rural Infrastructure Development,Infrastructure for Education, Ensuring Environment

activities for the year 2018-19 has been Sustainability etc. are being implemented andsubmitted to Regional office, remaining wil I be implemented after obtaining NOCBhubaneswar along with six monthly from public representatives.compliance report. However as per

General preventive Health Camps are beingreports, most of the expenditureincurred under water supply to villages conducted in nearby villages. Health checkups,only. Health check-ups, health camps, consultations and medicines are provided free of cost.skill development trainings, socio The details of health camps conducted recently areeconomic development activities has mentioned below:-been initiated so for FY2018-19. It is Village Date Total no.ofrequired initiate the socio economic beneficiariesdevelopment, health camps and other |urabaga 2;0|T2.|2:fJT] 167CSR activities in and around the mine Kudaloi 08/02/2018 135for every financial year in pursuance of Khadam 28/02/2018 83Corporate Social Responsibility Policy Kusaraloi 10/03/2018 81as per the provisions under Section 135 Kandasar 21/03/2018 68of the companies Act, 2013. Karpabahal 06/04/2018 51

Kandasar 08/08/2018 60Karlajori 20/11/2018 78

Khaliapalli 27/11/2018 119

TOTAL 842

7.

It is required to provide training to the

Vocational training is being provided to nearbyvillagers and till date 39 villagers have been trained.

Further apprenticeship training programme has beenarranged at project level through NationalApprenticeship Web Portal for the year 2018-19 andtotal of 36 Nos. people of various trade disciplines areunder training.

persons of nearby villages given fortheir livelihood and skill development. An MoU has been signed between MCL and BAIF on

12/10/2018 in order to uplift the economic status ofrural households by providing sustainable livelihoodthrough var ious programme such as ani malhusbandry, sustainable agricultural practices etc andwill be implemented in nearby villages of LakhanpurArea within one month.

8.

It is required to submit the year wise Environmental conditions stipulated are being

progress of implementation of action submitted to ERO, MOEF&CC every six months. Latest

plan for implementing EMP and compliance submitted from April to September 2018environmental conditions to Regional vide no: MCL/LA/PO/LKPOCP /Envt./18-19/50

office, Bhubaneswar along with the six Dated: 29/11/2018.monthly compliance report on regular

Action plan for implementation of EMP will bebasis.submitted on regular basis as directed.

9.

It is required to provide the detailedAll the commitments made in the issues raised duringthe public hearing have been included in the

compliance status of all the Addendum EIA/EMP report of 21 MTY.commitments and recommendations Most of the commitments and recommendationsmade in EIA/EMP report, during the made in EIA/EMP report have been complied.presentation to the EAC and all the There is delay in construction of Silo loading systemcommitments made in the issues raised due to failure in awarding contract in time. Howeverduring the public hearing to the the project will ensure to submit the details ofRegional Office, Bhubaneswar on compliances to Regional Office, Bhubaneswar atregular basis. regular basis.

10.

lt is required to submit the report

A work order (MCL/HQ/Sambalpur/GM

(P&P)/18/264-H Dated: 01.07.2018) has been issuedto Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited

regarding the carrying capacity of the(CMPDIL), Ranchi for study of carrying capacity ofriverine eco-system to assess Impact on riverine eco-system to assess impact on the

the environmental components, It is environmental components. Field study, samplerequired to submit the mitigation plan collection and data analysis have been completed.report based on the study to besubmitted to Regional Office, Draft report has been submitted by CMPDl. FinalBhubaneswar and also displayed on Report is awaited. On receipt it will be submitted tocompany's website Regional Office BBSR and also displayed in Company's

website.

11.

It is required to submit copy of CGWA

Application (21-4/2081/OR/MIN/2018) and relevantdocuments have been submitted to CGWA, SouthEastern Region (MCL/LA/PO/LKPOCP/Envt./18-19/38 Dated: 15/09/2018) .Three points query requiring additional documents

approval to Regional Office, was raised by CGWA, South Eastern Region onBhubaneswar after granting 09/10/2018.

Reply and necessary documents was submitted byproject proponent (MCL/LA/PO/LKPOCP/Envt./18-19/38 Dated: 06/11/2018).Approval from CGWA is awaited.

12.

It has been observed that the groundGround water quality is being monitored in nearbyvillages on regular basis through piezometers

water quality reports were not constructed at strategic locations .The ground watersubmitted so far. It is required to level report is enclosed in half yearly compliancemonitor the ground water quality once reports.in a year and the data thus collected Ground water quality report from CMPDI for the yearshould be submitted to Regional Office, 2017-18 has been received. (Copy Enclosed)Bhubaneswar

13.

It has been observed that the latestHalf -yearly compliance report is sent to ERO,MOEF&CC, Member Secretary Odisha State Pollution

compliance reports are yet to be Control Board (OSPCB), Regional Office. Recently Half

updated. It is required to upload the yearly Compliance report for the period April-Septlatest six monthly compliance reports 2018 has been submitted vide letter no.on company website and regularly MCL/LA/PO/LKP OCP/Envt. 18-19/50 datedupdated. It requires immediate action 29.11.2018. It has also been uploaded in Company's

website.

14.

It has been observed that, as per the Satellite map based land usage pattern carried out bydigital map submitted, the land usage CMPDI was based on earlier mine lease boundary.

pattern details submitted by PA's are Revised land usage pattern as per the present landnot matching. Detailed clarification in usage boundary will be submitted to CMPDI for thethis regard to be provided. correction.

Thanking you

Copy to:1) General Manager, Lakhanpur Area, MCL

2) General Manager, Environment, MCL HQ

3) Area Environment Officer, LKPA

4) Nodal officer (Environment), LKP 0CP

5) Office Copy

Yours Faithfully

tr,1usProject Officer

Lakhanpur Project

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Indian Drinking Standards (IS-OCP Lakhanpur LakhanpurOCP OCP

MONITORINGSTATIONMm-09 MIP-10

10500):2012

Dt.ofs.impling 19-05-2017 19-05-2017 Acceptable I Permissible

Colour(Hazen) 2 2 5115

Odour Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable I Agreeable

Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable I Agreeab]€

i TurbidityorTU) I I I 5

!pH 7.18 7.03 6.5-8.5 No rel!lxiltio'l

TotalAlka]inity(mgEL)16 20 200 600

TotalH.irdness(mgEL) 84 140 200 600

Iron(mgEL) <0.06 <0.06 0.3 No relaxation

Chloride(mgth) 16 16 250 I 1ooo

Residual Freechlorine(mgEL) <1 <1 0.2 I

Total DissolveSolid(mgth)134 196 500 2000

Calcium(mgth) 16 30.4 75 200

Copper(mgth) <0.03 <0.03 0.05 I.5

i Manganese(mgn,) 0.04 0.18 0.1 0.3

I Sulphate(mgnL) 6 8 200 400

I Nitrate(mgEL) 2.47 4.76 45 No relaxation

I Fluoride(mgEL) 0.37 0,4 I 1.5

I Selenium(mgEL) <0.002 <0.002 0.01 No relaxation

Arse[lic(mgEL) <0.002 <0.002 0.01 0.05

Lead(mgth) <0.005 <0.005 0.01 No relaxation

Zinc(mgth) 0.02 2.53 5 15

Boron(mgth) <0.2 <0.2 0.5 1Norelaxation

C.qdmium(mgth) <0.0005 <0.0005 0.003