Expansion of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I)

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT &

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (As per EIA Notification, 2006)

FOR Expansion of

Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (Magadh-Amrapali Area) (Project Area:619.87 Ha

Capacity: 25 MTPA)

Central COALFIELD LIMITED (A Subsidiary of Coal India Limited)

December 2020

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited

Gondwana Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi CMPDI/EIA/CCL/2020-21/Dec/3120195/01

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l, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the

above EIA.

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FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTS:

INVOLVEMENTNAME OF THE EXPERT/S

AREAS (PERIOD AND TASK)SIGNATURE

Designing Air Quality Monitoring Network forvarious pollutants and meteorologicalparameters-sampling locations, frequency andnumber of samplesFAE- Identification of sources of Air Pollution, its

AP impact. and most suitable control devices andmechanismsPreparing cost estimates for pollution controldevices and suggesting measures for postclosure environmental monitoring

( A-(A.a.e.L_, •O - apU..dA.tE_JDesigning sampling network for water and wastewater and inspecting Baseline Data Generation

FAE- for water related samples.2 WP Water Budgeting. optimising use of water for

various sources of demand. suggesting measuresfor water conservation, recycling and reuse.Suggesting water treatment systems, drainagefacilities

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Preparing cost estimates for structures for

treatment of wastewater like ETP/STP/OiI and

Grcasc Trap/Scttling tank and suggesting

measures for post closure environmental

monitoring( "i.oa.o- OUR

Source of generation of non-hazardous solidwaste and hazardous wasteQuantification of volume of non-hazardous solid

waste and hazardous wasteManagement, handling and disposal techniquesof non-hazardous solid waste and hazardouswasteSuggesting measures for minimization ofgeneration of waste and how it can bereused/recycled.

Do-yo -Associated with Baseline data generation forSocio-Economic.Interpretation of primary and secondary data toderive the socio-economic status of PAFs/PAPsand all related stakeholders.Assessment of social changes arising out of theproject and impact on the people, suggestingmitigation measures.Development of R & R plan and suggestingmeasures to enhance the socio economic statusof the people living in and around the project.

Associated with Baseline data generation forFlora and Fauna.Biodiversity management and identification ofspecies labelled as rare, endangered andthreatened as per IUCN list.Impact of the project on flora and fauna.Preparation of conservation plan fot Scheduledspecies.Suggesting species for Road Plantation, soil andslope stabilintion, greenbelt development.

Designing of ground water table measurementand monitoring network, computation of groundwater recharge, flow rate and direction.Analysis and description of aquifercharacteristicsPreparation of water budget for an area.Determining the impact on groundwater tabledue to the project and suggesting artificialgroundwater recharge and augmentationmeasures.

dA.R)Geology and Geo morphologicalanalysis/dcscription and Stratigraphy/Lithology.Developing geological maps.


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Determining the impact on groundwater tabledue to the project and suggesting artificialgroundwater recharge and augmentationmeasures.

Geology and Geo morphologicalanalysis/description and Stratigraphy/Lithology.Developing geological maps.

FAE Development of Mining plan incorporating7 GEO environmental aspects like top soil preservation,

waste dump management,reclamation/rehabilitation of mined out areas,run off management etc.Environmental impacts of 3 phases of mining —exploration, exploitation and post mining stages

00 — ea.,'Associated with Baseline data generation forsoil-Sampling, analysis and characteriz.ation ofsoilAssessment of fertility/productivity of soil,

FAE- nutrient availability8 sc Assessment of impact of gaseous, liquid andsolid pollutants on soil.Controlling degradation of soil/soil conservationSuggesting top soil conservation measures,storage and reuse technology.

Associated in Baseline data generation fordeveloping micro meteorological data for use inmodeling

I(omAR Collecting and using sgcondary data onFAE- meteorology like cloud cover, inversion related

data, mixing heights etc., for modeling9 models inApplication of FDM air quality prediction ofdispersion of pollutants, plotting ofisopleths of GLCs representing incrementalpollution levels, worst case scenarios on suitablemaps showing both, the sources of pollution aswell as the environmentally sensitive receptors.

Associated in Baseline data generation for noisequality.Sources of noise and vibration in the project

FAE- of noise on communities andProbable impacts 10 NV kg 59B of vibration on buildings, structures,

archaeological monuments etcControl of noise emanating from miningoperations and suggesting control devices

FAE- Development of Landuse MapRAJ Impact of project on surrounding land use


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> Integration of land use related data/ informationfor assessing environmental impacts ofdevelopmental projects.Suggesting post closure sustainable land use andmitigative measures for preventing degradationof land.

Identification of hazards and hazardoussubstancesRisks and consequences analysisPreparation of impact diagramsVulnerability assessmentPreparation of Emergency Preparedness Plan

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l, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA ofI also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for

any mis-leading information mentioned in this statement.

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Final EIA & EMP of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (619.87 Ha./25 MTPA)

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Basic Information- Expansion of Amrapali OCP (Phase-I)

(25 MTPA/619.87 Ha) PROJECT DETAILS 1. Name of the project Expansion of Amrapali OCP (Phase-I)

(25 MTPA/619.87 Ha) 2. Name of the Company, Address

Tele No. & E-mail CCL Central Coalfields Limited Darbhanga House, PO- Ranchi Dist : Ranchi, Jharkhand PIN-834001

3. Latitude and Longitude of the project

It lies between latitudes 23°52'36.34"N to 23°53'54.82"N and longitudes of 84° 58'44.35"E to 85°1'32.38"E.

4. If a Joint venture, the names & addresses of the JV partners including their share

Not Applicable. It is a project of Central Coalfield Limited.

5. Details of coal linkage As per the Approved EPR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA), a new pit head Amrapalirailway siding for dispatch and transportation of coal from mine to siding throughcovered conveyor belt system is proposed. The construction of pit head Amrapali Railway siding is under progress, it has beenestimated that it may take 3 years to come into operation. Till then, coal will be transported to sidings on Shivpur-Tori line by covered tippingtrucks.

6. Whether the project is in the Critically Polluted Area (CPA)

No

7. Cost of the project 5136.15 Cr ( As per Approved Expansion PR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA).

8. Employment generated/to be generated

The project has given a boost to the economy of the area by providing primary and secondary employment to local people. The infra-structural facilities provided by the project is benefitting local villagers also. Several activities have been taken up under CSR for the social empowerment of local villagers. The standard of living of the local inhabitants has improved significantly due to indirect employment and service opportunities.

9. Benefits of the project • Improvements in Physical Infrastructure • Improvements in Social Infrastructure • Increase in Employment Potential • Contribution to the Exchequer • Meet energy and steel sector requirement • Productive utilization of existing manpower



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of project

10. Whether new or expansion project.

Expansion

i. If expansion from ..MT to …….. MT

14.40 MTPA to 25.00 MTPA

ii. What is the % of expansion 11. If for expansion, whether the

application is under 7(ii) of the EIA Notification, 2006.

No.

12. If expansion, please indicate the number and date of the certified Compliance Report of Regional Office of the MoEF

NA

13. No. and Date of the ToR /and revised ToR, if any, letter issued by the MoEF (if this is a case for EC)

EAC has granted standard ToR in respect of Expansion of Amrapali OCP (Phase-I) (25 MTPA) on 20.05.2020 vide MoEFCC no: J-11015 /109/2013-IA-II(M).

14. No. and Date of the EC and the revised EC letter issued by the MoEF (if this is a case for reconsideration. If so, what specific reconsideration(s) being sought by the proponent)

The project has obtained Environmental clearance for 14.40 MTY on 20.03.2020 as per EIA notification 2006 vide letter no J-11015/109/2003/-IAII( M) Dt. 20.03.2020.

15. If the project was considered in EAC, Pl. give dates of the meeting (s).

NIL

16. Type of Mine: (Open cast/Underground/mixed)

Opencast Project.

17. Capacity of the mine applied for

25.00 MTPA

18. ML Area i. As per block allotment ii. As per approved mine plan 619.87 Ha. 19. Date of approval of mine plan,

mine closure plan, status & date

4.12.2019

20. Date of Board’s approval 04.12.2019 21. Date of Ground water

clearance Online application submitted vide no: 21-4/699/JH/MIN/2020 dated: 29.11.2020.

22. Date of mine closure approval 494th CCL Board held on 04.12.2020

23. Any river/Nallha flowing near or adjacent to the proposed mine. If yes, please give

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details. River is the eastern limit of the property at a safe distance of 60m. A Bahutchuan nala which is the small seasonal tributary of Chundru nadi flows from north to south in the west of the project at a safe distance of 60m.

II. II. TECHNICAL DETAILS 24. Geological Reserve: i Total geological

reserve 486.50 MTe in Amrapali Block and 203.31 Mtes in Kishanpur Block.

Ii. Mineable reserve The total mineable reserves as per the approved Expansion PR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA) is 467.37 Mte. However, in this proposal (Phase-I), the balance mineable reserves are 79.50 Mte. (As on 31.03.2020).

iii. Extractable reserve -do- iv. Per cent (%) of

extraction 100%

v. Range of ground water level

Pre Monsoon:8.25 mtrs Post Monsoon: 3.49 mtrs

vi. Total estimated water requirement:

Potable Water Demand: 437 m3/Day Industrial Water Demand: 1842.75 m3/Day Total water Demand: 2280 m3/Day

25. Details of Seams i. No of seams 8

ii. Thickness of seams to be worked

Sl. No.

Particulars Unit Sections Eastern Wester

n I. Thickness of Coal

Seams (Ex- band thickness)

(

m

1 I (B.) m 4-8 6-10 2 I (M.) m 5-7 6-7 3 I (T) m 3-8 2-4 4 I (C) m 14-20 - 5 II (B.) m 1-2 1-2 6 II (T) m 1-2 1-2 7 III (C) m 6-10 6-10 8 IV m 4-6 3-6

iii. Grade of coal Grade F iv. Stripping ratio 1.05 v. Category of

Gaseousness NA

vi. Average gradient Gradient of 3° -7° towards the south

vii. Maximum thickness of seams

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26. Method of mining 60

27. Life of mine 4 years

28.

Whether ambient air quality seasonal data has been documented. If so, from which season to which season and whether the results are within the prescribed limits

Yes, ambient air quality data has been documented in Pre-Monsoon Season of 2020 in Chapter III and all results are within prescribed limit.

29. Whether the certificate of compliance of earlier EC from MoEF Regional Office has been obtained, if the proposal is for expansion.

R.O Compliance is awaited.

30. Details of O.B. i. External OB dumps External dump on the north east side of mine boundary ii. No of OB dumps 01 ( Binglat External Dump) iii. Area 89.16 Ha iv. Height 60 m above ground level v. Quantity Volume of OB to be stored in the Binglat external dump:

24.41 M.Cum (As on 31.03.2020). (Excluding 16 M.Cum of OB already accommodated in this external dump)

vi. Year of backfilling No backfilling of external dump is proposed 31. Details of Internal

Dumps

i. Number of internal dumps

02 ( One in east section and other in west section)

ii. Area 271.71 Ha. iii. Height +530m R.L. iv. Quantity. Volume of OB to be stored in the internal OB dump : 74.95

M.Cum (As on 31.03.2020).

32. Details of final Mine Voids

Area 153.51 Ha Depth Approx. 90 Mtrs Below Avg Ground level 33. Details of Quarry i. Total quarry area 425.22 Ha. ii. Backfilled quarry area 271.71 Ha (at the end of mine life) 34. LANDUSE DETAILS



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Pre Mining

Sl.no Type of Land Area in Ha.

1 Forest 30.00 2 Scrubs 88.00 3 Plantation Area 8.00 4 Agricultural area 73.00 5 Waste Land 105.00 6 Mining Area 287.18 7 Settlements 25.00 8 Water Body 3.00

Total Area in Ha 619.18

Landuse During Mining

Land Use As Per Approved Plan

Particulars Area (Ha)

Quarry 425.22

External Dump 89.16 Industrial Area 60.75

Safety Zone/green belt 28.92

Embankment/Garland Drain/Diversion of Public Road/Nala Diversion 15.82

Total 619.87

PostMiningLanduse

Proposed Land Use After Reclamation

Particulars Area (Ha) Backfilled Area Reclaimed With Plantation 178 Void/ Haul roads, safety zone left over for future use 250.02

Reclaimed with plantation 89.16 Industrial area for future use 60.75 Plantation on Safety Zone/ Green Belt 26.12

Land for public Use 15.82

Total 619.87

35. Details of Forest issues i. Total forest area involved (in ha) for mining 531.64 Ha ii. Status of Forest Clearance Stage II is available for total forest land

of 531.64 Ha within the proposed project area. F.No.8-48/2008-FC Dt.12.10.2010.

iii. Is there any National Park, eco-sensitive Zones, within 10 km radius? If so, give the details

None

iv. If the project is within 10 KM of radius of the Not applicable



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wild life sanctuary, whether the Wild Life Management Plan has been prepared and approved. If so, pl give the status, date of approval with the budgetary provision.

v. Extent of forest land in the project (including safety zone and all types of forest land) (in ha)

531.64 Ha.

vi Total forest land for which Stage-1 FC is available (give area in ha), provide breakup of this area in following format:

Stage II is available for total forest land of 531.64 Ha within the proposed project area. F.No.8-48/2008-FC Dt.12.10.2010.

vii Balance forest land for which Stage-1 FC is not available (give area in ha)

Nil

viii. Details of wild life issues involved, if any. If so, whether WL management plan has been prepared and pl. indicate the status

Nil

36. Cost of the project i. Total capital Cost 5136.15 Cr (As per Approved EPR of Amrapali OCP 25/35

MTPA) ii. Cost of Production 881.75 Rs/Tonne iii. Sale Price 1399.39 Rs/Tonne iv. CSR cost The fund for the CSR should be allocated based on 2% of the

average net profit of the Company for the three immediate preceding financial years or Rs. 2.00 per ton of Coal Production of previous year whichever is higher.

v. R&R cost R&R will be carried out as per R&R policy of CIL and RFCTLARR Act 2013.

vi. No of PAFs 260 vii. Environmental

Management cost Total Environmental Capital Cost as per the Approved Expansion PR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA) is Rs. 122004.50 Lakhs.

37. Details of transportation of coal i. In pit to Stock Yard 100 T Dumpers ii. Surface to siding Covered tipping trucks on Metal coal transportation road iii. Siding to loading Pay Loaders 38. Details of reclamation a. Total Afforestation

plan shall be implemented covering of mining. This will include

i. Reclaimed external OB dump ( in ha)

89.16

ii. internal dump (in ha) 271.71 iii. Green belt ( in ha)/

Safety Zone Ha 18.92

iv. Density of tree plantation ( in no of

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plants) v. Void ( in ha) at a

depth of ( in m )which is proposed to be converted into water body

Nil

vi. Others in ha (such as excavation area along ML boundary, along roads and infrastructure, embankment area and in township located outside the lease etc).

III LEGAL ISSUES 39. Pl give details , if the

Proposal is under any investigation

No

40. Any court cases pending. If so, please provide a list with details as annexure

YES.

41. Any violation cases pending. If so, please provide a list with details as annexure

No

42. Give details of actual coal production vis-à-vis sanctioned capacity since the inception of mine in following format

Year Coal (Million tes) OBR(Mcum)

2013-14 - 2.54 2014-15 2.55 17.74 2015-16 4.79 6.24 2016-17 6.23 4.19 2017-18 6.5 6.965 2018-19 10.2 12.2 2019-20 12.79 13.80

IV. PUBLIC HEARING ISSUES 43. Date and Place of public

hearing 17.11.2020

44. Issues raised during Public Hearing and assurance given along with the financial provisions, if any, by the project proponent

Enclosed as Annexure-VI



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(Please attach as an annexure in a tabular form.)

V. Consultant 45. Name of the consultant who prepared

the EIA/EMP report CMPDIL

46. Whether the consultant has been accredited by the QCI and NABL and whether it is accredited with Quality Council of India (QCI) /National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) as per the MoEF OM dated 2nd December, 2009

Yes. Accreditation Certificate no: NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0092 Dt.14.08.2020 . Enclosed as Annexure V.

VI. IMG of Ministry of Coal 47. Whether the project was considered

by the IMG of Ministry of Coal for any irregularities. If so the no. and date of the show cause notice and the response of the MoC.

Not Applicable

Final EIA & EMP of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (619.87 HA/25 MTPA)



CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................................................... 19

1.1 Purpose of the report ....................................................................................... 19 1.2 Identification of Project and Project Proponent .............................................. 19 1.3 Brief Description of Nature and Size of the Project ........................................ 20

1.3.1 Location 20 1.3.2 Importance of project to Country, Region 20

1.4 Scope of the Study ........................................................................................... 20

Chapter 2 Project Description ........................................................................................... 29

2.1 Type of Project ................................................................................................ 29 2.2 Need for the Project ......................................................................................... 29 2.3 Location Details .............................................................................................. 29

2.3.1 General Location 29 2.3.2 Specific Location 29 2.3.3 Project Boundary & Project Site Layout 30

2.4 Size and Magnitude of operation..................................................................... 30 2.4.1 Summarised Calendar Programme 30

2.5 Physiography, Drainage and Communication ................................................. 31 2.5.1 Physiography 31 2.5.2 Drainage 31

2.6 Land use .......................................................................................................... 31 2.7 Geology ........................................................................................................... 32 2.8 Mining Method ................................................................................................ 36

2.8.1 Mining Method 36 The mining and geological conditions of the mine are as follows: - 36 2.8.2 Dumping Strategy 36 2.8.3 Coal Transportation 36

2.9 Infrastructure ................................................................................................... 36 2.9.1 Buildings 36 2.9.2 Roads & Culverts 37 2.9.3 Water supply and Sewerage 37 2.9.4 Workshop & store 38

Chapter 3 Description of Environment ........................................................................... 39

3.1 General ............................................................................................................ 39 3.2 Mateorological Study ...................................................................................... 40

3.2.1 Macro- Mateorological Study 40 3.2.2 Micro-meteorological Study 41 3.2.3 Data presentation & analysis 41

3.3 Air Environment .............................................................................................. 41 3.3.1 Sampling Locations, Parameters and Frequecy of Sampling 41 3.3.2 Results 44



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3.3.3 Obersvation and Discussion 47 3.4 Noise Environment .......................................................................................... 49

3.4.1 Introduction 49 3.4.2 Sampling Locations 49

3.5 Water Environment ......................................................................................... 50 3.5.1 General Topography 50 3.5.2 Drainage Pattern of the Study Area 50 3.5.3 Aquifer Description 51 3.5.4 Ground Water Level 52 3.5.5 Water Quality 54

3.6 Soil Quality Status ........................................................................................... 58 3.6.1 Methodology 58 3.6.2 Sampling Locations 58 3.6.3 Observations 58

3.7 Biological Environment .................................................................................. 60 3.7.1 Environmental Setting of the Study Area 60

3.8 Socio-economic Study ..................................................................................... 67 3.8.1 Sampling 70 3.8.2 Socio-Economic Profile of the Study Area 70 3.8.3 Occupational Health Survey: 74 3.8.4 Status of Shifting of Project Affected Families 74

3.9 Land Use Pattern ............................................................................................. 74

Chapter 4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ............. 75

4.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 75 4.2 Impact Assessment & Pollution Control Measures for Air ............................. 75

4.2.1 Air Quality Impact Assessment 75 4.2.2 Air Pollution Control Measures 80

4.3 Impact Assessment & Pollution Control Measures for Water Environment .. 81 4.3.1 Water Demand 81 4.3.2 Impact on Ground Water Regime 82 4.3.3 Impact on Surface Water Regime 84 4.3.4 Water Pollution and Control 84 4.3.5 Sources of water pollution 84 4.3.6 Treatment Technology 84 4.3.7 Water Pollution Control Measures 85

4.4 Impact Assessment & Control Measures for Noise & Blasting ...................... 85 4.5 Impact on Land Resource and Its Management .............................................. 86

4.5.1 Present Land Use 86 4.5.2 Landuse During Mining 86 4.5.3 Dump Management Plan 87 4.5.4 Land Reclamation 87 4.5.5 Biological Reclamation of Mined Out Area 88

4.6 Solid Waste Management ................................................................................ 89 4.6.1 Municipal Solid Waste Management 89

Quantum of Waste Generation: ....................................................................................... 89

4.6.2 Hazardous Waste Management 90



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Source of Hazardous Waste: ............................................................................................ 90

Quantum of Hazardous Waste ......................................................................................... 90

4.7 Impact on Flora and Fauna .............................................................................. 91 4.7.1 Conservation plan for flora & fauna 92 4.7.2 Recommendations for Mitigation Measures 93

4.8 Socio-Economic Impact .................................................................................. 93 4.8.1 Negative Impact 93 4.8.2 Positive Impact 94 4.8.3 Recommendations for mitigation measures 94

4.9 Effects on Traffic Movement .......................................................................... 95 4.10 Visual/Aesthetic Effects ................................................................................ 95 4.11 Impact on local population and R&R Action Plan ........................................ 96

Chapter 5 Analysis of Alternative ..................................................................................... 98

5.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 98 5.2 Alternative for Techonology ........................................................................... 98

5.2.1 Method of Mining 98 5.2.2 Dumping Pattern 98 5.2.3 Coal Transportation 98

Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Programme ..................................................... 100

6.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 100 6.2 Monitoring of Environmental Control Measures .......................................... 100

Corporate Level .................................................................................................................... 100

Area Level ............................................................................................................................. 100

6.3 Monitoring of Environmental parameters ..................................................... 101 6.3.1 Ambient Air, Noise & Water Monitoring 101 6.3.2 Measurement Methodologies 102 6.3.3 Plantation 103 6.3.4 Health 103

6.4 Emergency Procedures .................................................................................. 103 6.5 Environmental Budget ................................................................................... 103

Chapter 7 Additional Studies .............................................................................................. 105

7.1 Public Consultation ....................................................................................... 105 7.2 Safety & Risk assessment.............................................................................. 105

7.2.1 Safety Aspects for Outsourcing/Hiring of HEMM/Equipment 111 7.2.2 Stability of Benches, Quarry High walls and Spoil Dumps: 112 7.2.3 Precautions against Danger of Inundation from Surface Water: 113 7.2.4 Prevention of Flooding of Equipment Deployed at Bottom Horizons: 113 7.2.5 Prevention of Electric Shocks: 113 7.2.6 Dust Suppression & Dilution of Exhaust Fumes: 114 7.2.7 Measures to be taken for Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention: 114



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7.2.8 Measures to be taken while Drilling Blasting: 114 7.3 Energy Conservation ..................................................................................... 115

7.3.1 Managerial Control 115 7.3.2 Energy Audit 115 7.3.3 Maintenance 115 7.3.4 Distribution Network 115 7.3.5 Lighting 116

7.4 Social Impact Assessment ............................................................................. 116 7.4.1 Introduction 116 7.4.2 Methodology 116 7.4.3 Social Impact Assessment of Villages falling in Core Zone of the Project

118 7.4.4 Conclusion 123

7.5 Corporate Social Responsibility (C.S.R) ....................................................... 124 7.5.1 Introduction 124 7.5.2 Scope of work under CSR 124 7.5.3 Allocation of fund for CSR 125 7.5.4 Implementation of CSR Activities 125 7.5.5 Sustainable Development 126 7.5.6 Action plan for CSR 126

Chapter 8 Project Benefits ............................................................................................... 128

8.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 128 8.2 Impreovements in Physical Infrastructure & Community Development ...... 128 8.3 Improvements in Social Infrastructure & Quality of Life of People ............. 129 8.4 Employment Potential ................................................................................... 130 8.5 Other Tangible Benefits ................................................................................ 130

Chapter 9 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis ........................................................ 131

Chapter 10 Environment Management Plan ................................................................ 132

10.1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 132 10.2 Implementing Organisation ......................................................................... 132

10.2.1 Compensation to land losers 133 10.2.2 Pollution Control Measures 133 Plantation/Green Belt Development 134 Land Restoration 134

10.3 Monitoring & Control ................................................................................. 134 10.3.1 Monitoring Schedule 134 10.3.2 Plantation Monitoring 134 10.3.3 Action Plan for Land Reclamation and Plantation 135 10.3.4 Health Monitoring 135

10.4 Cost of Environmental Control Measures ................................................... 135 10.4.1 CapitalCostof EnvironmentalControl Measures 135 10.4.2 Proposed Revenue Cost of Environmental Control Measures 135 10.4.3 Corporate Environmental Responsibility 136 10.4.4 Mine Closure Details 136



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Chapter 11 Summary and Conclusion .......................................................................... 137

11.1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 137 11.2 Project Description ...................................................................................... 137 11.3 Description of Environment ........................................................................ 138 11.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................... 140

Air Pollution Control Measures 140 Impact Assessment & Pollution Control Measures for Water 140 Sources of water pollution 140 Treatment Technology 141 Water Pollution Control Measures 141 Impact on land use pattern 141 Impact on Flora and Fauna 142

Major Features in the Study Area ...................................................................................... 142

The following possible impacts have been attributed from the mining activity of the

projects. ................................................................................................................................. 142

11.5 Project Benefits ........................................................................................... 142 11.6 Environment Management Plan .................................................................. 142

Chapter 12 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged ........................................................ 144



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ANNEXURES

S. NO. ANNEXURES

I Previous EC Letter

II Standard Terms of Reference

III Approval copy of Mining Plan

IV Copy of Forest Clearance

v QCI Accreditation

VI Minutes of Public Hearing



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LIST OF PLATES

Plate I Location Plan .............................................................................................. 27 Plate II Core and Buffer Zone of study area on Topo Sheet .................................... 27 Plate III A Drainage Map…………………………………………………………………..29 Plate III B Water table contour Plan…………….………………………………………..29 Plate IV Proo\posed Landuse Plan …………………………………………….………..29 Plate V Geological Plan ............................................................................................. 34 Plate VI Seasonal Windrose ...................................................................................... 39 Plate VII Location of Air & Noise Monitoring stations ................................................ 40 Plate VIII Location of Water and Soil sampling stations ............................................ 52 Plate IX Land Use of Core and Buffer Zone .............................................................. 72 Plate X-A Isopleth PM10 Uncontrol .......................................................................... 77 Plate X-BIsopleth PM10 with Existing Control Measure ............................................ 77 Plate XI Isopleth PM10 with additional Control Measures ......................................... 77 Plate XII Proposed Water Usage Diagram ................................................................ 79 Plate XIII Final Stage Quarry Plan ............................................................................. 84 Plate XIV Final Stage Dump Plan .............................................................................. 84 Plate XV Post Mining Landuse Plan .......................................................................... 85

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1 Coal Production Programme 30 Table 2.2 Proposed Land Use Plan 31 Table 2.3 Sequence of Coal Seam and Parting 32 Table 2.4Description of coal seams proposed to be worked along with the parting details 33 Table 2.5Geological and Mining Characteristics 35 Table 2.6 Water usage Details 37 Table 3.1 References of baseline data 39 Table 3.2 Sampling Location for Air Quality Monitoring 42 Table 3.3Measurement Techniques 42 Table 3.4 Ambient Air Quality Results 44 Table 3.5 Concentration of critical pollutants and Heavy Metals in Ambient Air 45 Table 3.6 Source Apportionment Study 47 Table 3.7 List of noise monitoring stations 49 Table 3.8 Noise Monitoringdata 49 Table 3.9Hydrogeological units developed in Amrapali OCP (Amrapali Block-East Section)

51 Table 3.10Hydrogeological units developed in Amrapali OCP (Kishanpur Block -West

Section) 52 Table 3.11 Location of water Quality Sampling Stations 54 Table 3.12 Surface Water Monitoring Stations 54 Table 3.13 Surface water Quality 55 Table 3.14 Ground Water Quality 56 Table 3.15 Effluent Water Quality 57 Table 3.16 Soil Monitoring at Station S1 59 Table 3.17 Soil Monitoring at Station S2 59 Table 3.18 Flora and Fauna in Core and Buffer Zone 60 Table 3.19 Fauna in Core Zone 65 Table 3.20 Fauna in Buffer Zone 66 Table 3.21 Zone wise List of Villages with Households and Population 68 Table 3.22 Details of Household sampling 70 Table 3.23 Demographic Profile 70 Table 3.24Status of Basic and Civic Aminities in the study area 72 Table 4.1 Predicted Concentrations of PM10 78 Table 4.2Predicted Concentrations of PM2.5 79 Table 4.3Air Pollution Control Measures 80 Table 4.4 Peak Industral and Domestic Water Demand 81 Table 4.5Mine Inflow Calculations 83 Table 4.6 Sources of Water pollution 84 Table 4.7 Proposed Land Use Plan 86 Table 4.8 Post-Mining Land Use Plan 87 Table 4.9 Quantification of Waste Load 90 Table 6.1 Details of Environmental Monitoring Stations 101 Table 6.2 Measurement methodologies for Air Quality Monitoring 102 Table 6.3 Smapling Analytical equipments used for environmental monitoring 102



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Table 6.4 Proposed Environmental Monitoring Cost 104 Table 7.1 Proposed CSR action plan 126 Table 10.1 Capital Cost of Environmental Control Measures as per Approved PR 135 Table 10.2 ProposedRevenue Cost of Environmental Control Measures 135 Table 12.1Consultants Engaged 144



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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the report Amrapali OCP (14.40 MTPA) is an existing project in Chatra District of Jharkhand, administratively under Magadh-Amrapali Area of CCL. This project has obtained Environmental clearance for 14.40 MTPA under 7(ii) of EIA Notification, 2006 vide letter no: J-11015/109/2003-IA-II (M) dt. 20.03.2020, enclosed as Annexure I. In order to meet the increasing demand of coal to meet the energy needs of the nation, it has been planned to enhance the capacity of Amrapali OCP. Subsequently, an expansion PR of Amrapali OCP was prepared for a rated capacity of 25 MTPA/35 MTPA within the project area of 2478.89 Ha and approved by CIL Board on 11.02.2020. Further, it has been decided by CCL to undertake the expansion of Amrapali OCP in a phased manner. Phase-I has been planned excluding the un-diverted forestland within the approved PR boundary. The proposal for expansion of Amrapali OCP (Phase-I) (from 14.40 MTPA to 25.00 MTPA) within the project area of 619.87 Ha. has been submitted to MoEFCC in Form-I as per EIA Notification, 2006. EAC has recommended standard ToR in respect of Expansion of Amrapali OCP (25 MTPA) and communicated vide MoEFCC letter no: J-11015/109/2013-IA-II (M) Dt. 20.05.2020. Purpose of this EIA/EMP of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is to carryout impact assessment studies based on the Mining Plan and one season Baseline data generated as per the standard ToR Prescribed by MoEFCC.

1.2 Identification of Project and Project Proponent Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited is a prime producer of coking & non-coking coal in the country. It operates coalmines in the state of Jharkhand. Its operation spread over 2600 km2 in the districts of Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Giridih, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Deoghar and Koderma. Mining operation spread over six coalfields i.e North Karanpura, South Karanpura, East Bokaro, West Bokaro, Ramgarh and Giridih Coalfields. CCL has been playing a pivotal role in fulfilling the energy needs of the country. This subsidiary of Coal India Limited has produced 66.88 Mt. of coal during 2019-20 and is planning to produce 86 MTPA in 2020-21 to meet the energy demands of the country. The project under consideration, i.e. Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (25.00 MTPA/619.87 Ha) falls under North Karanpura Coalfields of CCL headed by General Manager, Magadh-Amrapali area. The address for correspondence is as given below.

Address: Project Officer, Amrapali OCP Magadh-Amrapali Area, Central Coalfields Limited, PO-Tandwa, Dist-Chatra, Jharkhand. PIN- 825321



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1.3 Brief Description of Nature and Size of the Project Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is an expansion of existing opencast coal-mining project. The proposed project will run with a rated capacity of 25.00 MTPA within the project area of 619.87 Ha. and a mine life of 04 years (As on 31.03.2020). The project consists of two geological blocks namely, Amrapali and Kishanpur.

1.3.1 Location

The proposed Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is located in the northern fringe of the N.K. coalfield and lies in the Chatra District of Jharkhand. This project falls under two geological blocks namely, Amrapali and Kishanpur. This project is enclosed by Pachra block in the east and Koed block in the west. The core and buffer zone of projet is covered by Survey of India Topo Sheet No.73-A/13(RF 1:50000).

1.3.2 Importance of project to Country, Region

This proposal is significant as Central Coalfields Limited is facing increasing demand of coal from industry and power sector. Enhancing coal production from the mines of CCL will help to bridge the gap of demand and supply of coal in India, especially in power and steel sectors. This project shall act as a major source of direct and indirect employement, which will inturn help in uplifting the socio-economic status of villagers living in the core and buffer zone. Further, several community development activities to be carried out as a part of CSR and other heads. This project will help in developing the supporting infracture of nearby villages like roads, railway line, power transmission line, water supply etc.

1.4 Scope of the Study This EIA/EMP has been prepared as per EIA notification, 2006 and conditions prescribed as per the standard Terms of Reference (ToR) recommended by MoEFCC by incorporating one season baseline data generated in core and buffer zone. The compliance of TOR in this report is provided herewith:

Sl.No Tor Condition Complaince

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An EIA-EMP Report shall be prepared for 25 MTPA within the project area of 619.8 Ha. based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification, 2006

EIA EMP of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (25 MTPA/619.87 Ha.) has been prepared as per the Appendix III of EIA Notification 2006



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An EIA-EMP Report would be prepared for 25 MTPA rated capacity to cover the impacts and management plan for the project specific activities on the environment of the region, and the environmental quality encompassing air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts including prediction modeling for 25 MTPA of coal production based on approved project/Mining Plan for.....MTPA. Baseline data collection can be for any season except monsoon.

This EIA EMP of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) has been prepared for the proposed expansion from 14.40 to 25 MTPA. Baseline data has been generated in the Pre-Monsoon season of 2020 covering all the environmental parameters as per MoEFCC guidelines. The impact of proposed activity on all environmental parameters have been quantified and suitable mitigation measures have been proposed.

3 A map specifying locations of the State, District and Project location should be provided.

This project located in the CD block Tandwa of Chatra Dist., Jharkhand. Refer Plate-I for Location Plan of the project

4

A Study area map of the core zone and 10 km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000 scale) clearly delineating the major topographical features such as the land use, surface drainage pattern including rivers/streams/nullahs/canals, locations of human habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and other polluting sources. In case of ecologically sensitive areas such as Biosphere Reserves/National Parks/WL Sanctuaries/ Elephant Reserves, forests (Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna, and areas where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance found in the 15 km study area should be given.

The study area is covered by Survey of India Topo Sheet No.73-A/13(RF 1:50000). Refer Plate-II for Location of the project on the Survey of India Topo Sheet.

5 Land use map (1: 50,000 scale) based on a recent satellite imagery of the study area may also be provided with explanatory note on the land use.

The land use pattern of core and buffer zone studied through satellite imagery data is as as shown in the Plate IX at Section. 3.9 of this report.

6

Map showing the core zone delineating the agricultural land (irrigated and un-irrigated, uncultivable land as defined in the revenue records, forest areas (as per records), along with other physical features such as water bodies, etc should be furnished.

Total Project area of Amrapali Exp. OCP (Phase-I) is 619.87 Ha., consisting of 531.64 Ha of forest land and 88.23 Ha of Non-Forest land (GMK + Tenancy). Refer to Plate IV and Section 2.6 of this report for proposed land use plan along with the revenue details



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7

A contour map showing the area drainage of the core zone and 25 km of the study area (where the water courses of the core zone ultimately join the major rivers/streams outside the lease/project area) should also be clearly indicated in the separate map

The drainage pattern of core and buffer zone have been detailed in the section 2.5.2 and 3.5 of this report. Refer Plate- IIIA, IIIB for Drainage Map and Water Contour Map of the area.

8

A detailed Site plan of the mine showing the proposed break-up of the land for mining operations such as the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt, safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony (within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area -if any, and landscape features such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies to be left undisturbed along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease /project areas, and modification of thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/re-channelling of the water courses, etc., approach roads, major haul roads, etc should be indicated.

Total Project area of Amrapali Exp. OCP (Phase-I) is 619.87 Ha. Of which, quarry is propsed in 425.22 Ha., external dumping is proposed in 89.16 Ha. and 60.75 ha of industrial area. Total green belt has been proposed in 26.12 Ha. Please Refer to Section 4.5 for detailed landuse plan and proposed reclamation plan.

9

In case of any proposed diversion of nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion /modification of drainage and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on the map as per the approval of Irrigation and flood control Department of the concerned state.

Easterly flowing Dudhmatia nala has been proposed for diversion along the northern boundary of the project. The diversion of nala has already been started and will be completed by March 2021.

10

Similarly, if the project involves diversion of any road/railway line passing through the ML/project area, the proposed route of diversion and its realignment should be shown in the map.

In the approved EPR of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I), it has been proposed to divert the Tandwa-Chatra road along the eastern boundary of the project of length 4.50 km.

11 Break up of lease/project area as per different land uses and their stage of acquisition should be

Total project area of the proposed project is 619.87 Ha. This land has been acquired under CBA act vide S.O. no. 1381 dt. 16.05.2003.



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provided.

12 Break-up of lease/project area as per mining operations should be provided.

Total Project area of Amrapali Exp. OCP (Phase-I) is 619.87 Ha. Of which, quarry is propsed in 425.22 Ha., external dumping is proposed in 89.16 Ha. and 60.75 ha of industrial area. Total green belt has been proposed in 26.12 Ha. Refer Section 2.6 for the detailed landuse break-up.

13

Impact of changes in the land use due to the project, if much of the land being acquired is predominantly agricultural land/forestland/grazing land

In order to restore the land degraded due to the proposed mining activity, around 293.28 Ha of project area is proposed to be planted by the post mining stage. The detailed land degradation plan detailed in the section 4.5 of this report.

14

One-season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on environmental quality - air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx, NOx and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc), noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil - along with one-season met data coinciding with the same season for AAQ collection period should be provided.

Baseline data in respect of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) was generated for the Pre-monsoon season 2020 in respect of Air, water, noise. Please refer to Chapter III of this EIA EMP for primary baseline data.

15

Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale) (core and buffer zone clearly delineating the location of various sampling stations superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting sources should be provided. The number and location of the stations in both core and buffer zones should be selected on the basis of size of lease/project area, the proposed impacts in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater regime (based on flow). One station should be in the upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a control station. The monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing for both ground water and surface

Location of Air, water, noise and soil monitoring stations in have been marked on the Survey of IndiaToposheet. (Refer Plate VII and Plate VIII). Location of Monitoring stations (air, Water, Noise and Soil) have been selected as per the CPCB and MoEFCC guidelines.



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water as per ISI standards and CPCB classification wherever applicable. Values should be provided based on desirable limits.

16

Study on the existing flora and fauna in the study area (10km) should be carried out by an institution of relevant discipline. The list of flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and study area and a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of the migratory corridor of any endangered fauna should be given. If the study area has endangered flora and fauna, or if the area is occasionally visited or used as a habitat by Schedule-I fauna, or if the project falls within 15 km of an ecologically sensitive area, or used as a migratory corridor then a Comprehensive Conservation Plan should be prepared and submitted with EIA-EMP Report; and comments from the CWLW of the State Govt. should also be obtained and furnished.

Study on the flora and fauna in the study area (10km) has been carried out by Projects and Development India Pvt. Ltd. in the Pre-monsoon period of 2017. It has been revalidated by the QCI accreditated consultant of CMPDI. The list of flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and study area has also been detailed in the Section 3.7 of this report.

17

Details of mineral reserves, geological status of the study area and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and progressive stage-wise working scheme until the end of mine life should be provided on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps and sections should be included. The Progressive mine development and Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan should also be shown in figures.

The balance mineable reserves of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) within the truncated quarry area of 425.22 Ha is 79.50 Mte for life of 4 years. Detailed calendar plan incorporated in Section 2.4 of this report.



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18

Details of mining methods, technology, equipment to be used, etc., rationale for selection of specified technology and equipment proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts should be provided.

Considering the mining and geological conditions the method of mining adopted to extract coal and OB is inclined slicing method. Shovel-dumper mining system has been envisaged for OB removal in both the quarries. Coal winning is proposed to be carried out using Surface Miner – FE Loader-Dumper/ shovel-dumper combination. Detailed Mining methodology is incorporated in the section 2.8 of this report.

19

Impact of mining on hydrology, modification of natural drainage, diversion and channeling of the existing rivers/water courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon.

The detailed impact study on water regime (Ground water and Surface water) has been carried out and presented in the section 4.3 of this report.

20

Detailed water balance should be provided. The break-up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be given separately

The peak industrial water demand for Amrapali Expansion OCP was projected as 1842.75 cum/day. The domestic water demand (colony + industrial buildings) was projected as 437cum/day. Thus, the total water requirement is 2,280 cum/day. The details of peak water demand of the project are presented in Plate XII and section 4.3.1 of this report.

21

Source of water for use in mine, sanction of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the competing users should be given.

Total mine water requirements will be fulfilled by the mine discharge itself. The application for obtaining NoC from CGWA has been submitted vide no: 21-4/699/JH/MIN/2020 dated: 29.11.2020.

22

Impact of mining and water abstraction use in mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the core zone and 10 km buffer zone including long-term monitoring measures should be provided. Details of rainwater harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected in case there is a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or if the area falls within dark/grey zone.

The detailed impact on water regime (Ground water and Surface water) has been carried out and presented in the section 4.3 of this report. Further, stage of ground water development in Tandwa development block (where Amrapali Expansion OCP exist), Chatra district as 26.23 % and identified the region with category “Safe” for the proposed activity.

23 Impact of blasting, noise and Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations have been



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vibrations should be given. discussed in the Section 4.4 of this report.

24 Impacts of mining on the AAQ and predictions based on modeling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model should be provided

AQIP has been carried out using AERMOD software version. 9.4.0. and incorporated in Section 4.2 of this report.

25

Impacts of mineral transportation within the mining area and outside the lease/project along with flow-chart indicating the specific areas generating fugitive emissions should be provided. Impacts of transportation, handling, transfer of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents from workshop, management plan for maintenance of HEMM, machinery, equipment should be given. Details of various facilities such as rest areas and canteen for workers and effluents/pollution load emanating. from these activities should also be provided.

Impact of transportation outside project boundary has been discussed in the section 4.9 and 4.10 of this report.

26

Effort be made to reduce/eliminate road transport of coal inside and outside mine and for mechanized loading of coal through CHP/ Silo entirely wagons and into trucks/tippers.

As per the Approved EPR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA), a new pit head Amrapali railway siding for dispatch and transportation of coal from mine to siding through covered conveyor belt system is proposed. The construction of pit head Amrapali Railway Siding is under progress, it has been estimated that it may take 3 years to come into operation. Till then, coal will be transported to sidings on Shivpur-Tori line by covered tipping trucks.

27

Details of waste OB and topsoil generated as per the approved calendar programme, and their management shown in figures as well explanatory notes tables giving progressive development and mine closure plan, green belt development, backfilling programme and conceptual post mining land use should be given. OB dump heights and terracing based on slope stability studies with a max of 28o angle as the ultimate slope should be given.

The total volume of OBR is estimated as 99.36 M.Cum (including 15.65 M.cum proposed to be re-handled). 24.41 M.Cum is proposed to be placed in the external dump (Dump A) and 52.47 M.Cum will be backfilled in the excavated quarry/ mine void (Dump B) and the balance 22.48 M.Cum will be backfilled in the internal dump (Dump C). A detailed waste management plan has been incorporated in Section 4.5.4 of this report.



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Sections of final dumps (both longitudinal and cross section) with relation to the adjacent area should be shown.

28

Efforts be made for maximising progressive internal dumping of O.B., sequential mining, external dump on coal bearing area and later rehandling into the mine void.--to reduce land degradation.

Dump management has been planned in such a way that the max. OB is proposed to be backfilled in the mine void. Out of 99.36 M.Cum of OB to be generated, only 24.41 M.Cum is proposed in the external dump and remaining in the internal dump.

29 Impact of change in land use from mining operations and wether the land can be restored to agriculture use post mining.

Land reclamation and enrichment through plantation will be done to bring back the land-use as similar as possible to the pre-mining land use. For this purpose, efforts will be made to bring approximately 293.28 Ha area to bring under plantation. Refer to Section 4.5.4 for detailed land reclamation plan.

30

Progressive Green belt and ecological restoration /afforestation plan (both in text, figures and in the tabular form as per the format of MOEF given below) and selection of species (native) based on original survey/landuse should be given.

It has been proposed to develop greenbelt in 26.12 Ha of project area. Refer Section 4.5.4 of this report.

28

Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan and post mining land use and restoration of land/habitat to the status pre- mining should be provided.

Refer to Section 4.5.4 for detailed land reclamation plan.

31

Flow chart of water balance should be provided. Treatment of effluents from workshop, township, domestic wastewater, mine water discharge, etc. should be provided. Details of STP in colony and ETP in mine should be given.

Detailed water consumption along with water balance diagram incorporated in the Section 4.3.1 of this report.

32 Cost of EMP (capital and recurring) should be included in the project cost and for progressive and final

Total Capital cost of EMP as per the approved EPR of Amrapali OCP is 122 Cr. Detailed EMP Cost is



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mine closure plan. presented in the Section 10.4 of this report.

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Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R Plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population (including tribals, SC/ST, BPL families) found in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, along with the schedule of the implementation of the R&R Plan should be given.

R&R has been proposed for around 260 PAFs have been identified in the villages falling in the project boundary. R&R will be taken up as per R&R Policy of CIL detailed in the section 4.11 of this report.

34 Corporate Environment Responsibility:

It has been proposed to spend Rs. 3 Crores under CER to address the concerns raised during the public consultation held on 17.11.2020

35 Details on Public Hearing Public consultation in respect of Amrapali Exp. OP (Phase-I) 25 MTPA conducted on 17.11.2020 as per the EIA Notification 2020 and detailed in the section 7.1 of this report.




Chapter 2

Project Description

2.1 Type of Project Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is an expansion of the existing opencast coal-mining project. The proposed project will run with a rated capacity of 25.00 MTPA within the project area of 619.87 Ha. and a mine life of 04 years (As on 31.03.2020). The project consists of two geological blocks namely, Amrapali and Kishanpur.

2.2 Need for the Project Amrapali OCP is an existing project of CCL operating with an EC capacity of 14.40 MTPA. In order to meet the increasing coal demand from power sector in India, efforts are being made by Coal India Limited to enhance the production of existing coalmines. The present proposal i.e., Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is an expansion proposal from 14.40 MTPA to 25 MTPA within the project area 619.87 Ha.

2.3 Location Details

2.3.1 General Location

The project is located in northern fringe of North Karanpura Coalfields of Central Coalfields Limited, Jharkhand. This project located in the CD block Tandwa of Chatra Dist., Jharkhand. Refer Plate-I for Location Plan of the project.

2.3.2 Specific Location

Proposed Amrapali OCP is located in the northern fringe of the N.K. coalfield and lies in the Chatra District of Jharkhand. The Amrapali block covering an area of 10.11 sq.Km (coal bearing 9.28 sq. Km) is bounded by Latitude 230 51' 31" & 230 53' 38" N and Longitude 850 00' 05" & 850 02' 07" E. The Kishanpur block (5.89 sq. Km) having coal bearing area of 5.45 Sq.Km is limited by the Latitude 230 51' 58" & 230 53' 30" N and Longitude 840 58' 55" and 850 00' 05" E. The Amrapali OCP is enclosed by Pachra block on the east and Koed block on the west. This project is covered by Survey of India Topo Sheet No.73-A/13(RF 1:50000). Refer Plate-II for Location of the project on Topo Sheet.



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2.3.3 Project Boundary & Project Site Layout

a) Northern Boundary The northern floor boundary has been fixed along the incrop of seam-I (B)/(IB+IM+IT) Combined.

b) Eastern Boundary

The eastern surface boundary has been fixed leaving a surface barrier of 60m from Barki River.

c) Southern Boundary

The Southern surface boundary has been fixed limiting the quarry boundary within the acquired forest land of 531.64 ha.

d) Western Boundary

The western surface boundary has been fixed leaving a surface barrier of 60m from Bahutchuha nala.

2.4 Size and Magnitude of operation Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) will run with rated capacity of 25 MTPA within the lease area of 619.87 Ha. Total mineable reserves for Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) as on 31.03.2020 have been estimated as 79.50 M.te corresponding to a volume of OBR of 99.36 Mm3 (including 15.65 Mm3 to be re-handled) at an average stripping ratio of 1.05 M3 per tonne.

2.4.1 Summarised Calendar Programme

For the Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I), balance mineable reserves within the truncated quarry area of 425.22 Ha is 79.50 Mte for life of 4 years. The detailed calendar plan for the proposed working is as given below :

Table 2.1 Coal Production Programme

Proposed Calendar Plan for Phase-I of Amrapali Expansion OCP

Year Coal in Mte

OB in M.Cum

Re-handling in M.Cum

Total OB in M.Cum

Stripping Ratio

Y1 20.00 19.68 5 24.68 0.98

Y2 20.00 21.84 5 26.84 1.09



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Y3 25.00 26.36 5.65 32.01 1.05

Y4 14.50 15.83 - 15.83 1.09

TOTAL 79.50 83.71 15.65 99.36 1.05

2.5 Physiography, Drainage and Communication

2.5.1 Physiography

The Amrapali and Kishanpur blocks are characterised by more or less flat terrain with gentle undulation. In general ground slopes towards south. The maximum and minimum elevation is 497, 440m and 501m, 449m respectively.

2.5.2 Drainage

Chundru and Barki rivers flowing west to east and north to south respectively control the drainage of the block. The Chundru River marks the Southern boundary of the geological block whereas Barki River is the eastern limit of the property. Besides, there are some small seasonal nalas, which discharge their load into main nalas of the block. All the nalas of the block are seasonal except Chundru and Barki River, which are perennial.

The drainage of Kishanpur Block is controlled by Chundru river and Bahutchua nala flowing west to east and north to south respectively.

Refer Plate- IIIA, IIIB for Drainage Map and Water Contour Map of the area.

2.6 Land use As per the Approved EPR of Amrapali Expansion OCP (25/35 MTPA), the total land requirement is 2478.89 Ha. However, the present proposal i.e., Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) with rated capacity of 25 MTPA within lease area of 619.87 Ha only. The proposed land use details for present proposal (Phase-I) are as given below. Refer Plate IV for Proposed Land Use Plan showing type of land.

Table 2.2 Proposed Land Use Plan

Description Forest Area in Ha.

Non-Forest Area in Ha.

Total Area in Ha.

Quarry 392.75 32.47 425.22 Dump 60.14 29.02 89.16 Industrial Area (W/S, S/S, Haul Road etc) 56.75 4 60.75



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Safety Zone & Green belt 14.7 14.22 28.92 Embankment/Garland Drain/Diversion of Public Road/ Nala Diversion

7.3 8.52 15.82

Total 531.64 88.23 619.87

Note:

x Total forest land within the project area is 534.64 Ha, Stage II is available for total forest land of 531.64 Ha within the proposed project area. F.No.8-48/2008-FC Dt.12.10.2010. (Enclosed as Annexure-IV)

2.7 Geology Amrapali opencast mine has been planned from two contiguous blocks, Amrapali and Kishanpur to exploit coal up to a depth of around 135m keeping seam-I Bottom as base seam & I Middle +Bottom/I Top+ I Middle +I Bottoms where the I Bottom seam combines with upper seams to form the composite seam. The base Seam I Bottom has been proved in Amrapali block up to a depth of 255 m and up to 225 m depth in Kishanpur block respectively.

Table 2.3 Sequence of Coal Seam and Parting

Seam Amrapali Block Kishanpur Block

Thickness

Range(m)

Borehole

Intersection

Geological

Reserves

Thickness

Range (m)

Borehole

Intersection

Geological

Reserves

IV 3.99-7.15 44 58.83 3.54-7.77 27 25.89

Parting 1.65-9.47 - 5.55-18.68 -

III Top 2.83-4.55 3 1.80 2.09-2.58 2 1.43

Parting 0.00-2.22 - 0.00-2.27 -

III Bot 3.62-4.55 3 1.98 3.23-5.23 3 2.65

III Comb 4.68-10.24 42 78.84 5.78-12.31 29 42.54

Parting 5.24-16.72 - 1.17-18.1 -

II Top 1.09-3.42 50 23.04 0.21-4.50 30 4.13

Parting 1.80-18.90 - 1.28-17.39 -

II Bot 0.44-5.67 50 30.64 0.20-4.16 42 4.22

Parting 4.35-32.97 - 0.51-17.91 -

I Top 1.53-9.44 20 29.75 1.85-9.33 41 31.40

Parting 0.00-22.64 - 0.00-18.47 -

I Top + I 8.28-17.13 24 60.25 11.16-13.58 4 6.66



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Mid

I Mid 0.90-8.53 14 25.97 0.26-7.61 46 14.81

Parting 0.00-6.02 - 1.47-33.62 -

I Bot 3.87-11.98 43 72.48 4.85-12.61 52 69.49

I Mid +I

Bot

13.51-19.59 10 19.45 -

ITop+ I

Mid+

I Bot

19.36-27.14 20 83.47 -

Total 486.50 203.31

The total mineable reserves as per the approved Expansion PR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA) is 467.37 Mte (including both east and west sections). The seam wise details are as given below.

Table 2.4Description of coal seams proposed to be worked along with the parting details

East Section

Seam/ Parting Thickness Range (m) Av Grade Gradient

( deg)

Mineable Reserves

( Mt)

Volume of OB

( Mcum) Top OB 10.00 - 140.00 (75.00) GCV Grade

3 – 6

329.57 IV 4.20 – 7.15(6.00) 4598.45 G10 35.41 Parting 2.47 – 8.11 (5.50) 24.92 III Combined 5.00 – 10.24 (8.40) 4291.62 G11 53.16 Parting 5.24 – 12.22 (8.30) 40.09 II Top 1.30 – 3.42 (2.10) 4242.36 G11 12.74 Parting 2.81– 13.69 (7.80) 31.36 II Bottom 0.70– 5.00 (1.90) 3906.79 G12 16.39 Parting 4.35 – 32.97(24.00) 91.11 I Top 1.53– 9.44 (5.50) 3819.89 G12 14.04 Parting 1.04 – 22.62 (12.00) 4.81 I Middle 2.82 – 8.53 (7.50) 3865.41 G12 36.13 I Middle + Top 8.28– 17.13(13.75) Parting 1.09 – 6.02 (3.00) 4.32 I Bottom 5.44 – 9.82 (8.00)

3854.12 G12 133.80

I Bottom + Middle 5.74 – 19.59(15.21)

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Total 4040.83 G11 301.67 526.19 West Section

Seam/ Parting Thickness Range (m) Av Grade Gradient

( deg)

Mineable Reserves

( Mt)

Volume of OB

( Mcum) Top OB 10.00 - 150.0 (80.00) GCV Grade

6-8

206.29 IV 4.54 – 7.45 (5.80) 4382.18 G10 20.01 Parting 5.55 – 16.36 (10.50) 28.88 III Combined 4.12 – 9.25 (7.80) 4043.24 G11 38.72 Parting 5.89 – 18.78 (12.00) 33.03 II Top 0.21 – 2.77 (0.90) 4191.44 G11 3.27 Parting 4.31 – 17.39 (12.00) 41.60 II Bottom 0.20 – 2.53 (0.80) 3897.87 G12 1.98 Parting 1.82 – 17.91 (7.80) 31.51 I Top 3.20 – 9.33 (5.50) 3805.41 G12 27.96 Parting 1.27 – 18.47 (10.00) 26.94 I Middle 0.51 – 5.66 (1.50) 3816.22 G12 20.59 I Middle + Top 11.16 – 14.86(13.13) Parting 2.80 – 30.71(16.00) 52.51 I Bottom 4.85 – 11.10 (7.90)

4014.09 G11 53.17

I Bottom + Middle

-

I Bottom + I middle + I Top

-

Total 4007.66 G11 165.71 423.77

Description of coal seams proposed to be worked along with the parting details

Total( East Section+West Section)

Seam/ Parting Av Grade Mineable Reserves ( Mt)

Volume of OB ( Mcum)

Top OB 535.86 IV 4520.48 G10 55.43 Parting 53.80 III Combined 4186.88 G11 91.88 Parting 73.12 II Top 4231.72 G11 16.00 Parting 72.96 II Bottom 3905.78 G12 18.37 Parting 122.62 I Top 3810.23 G12 42.00 Parting 31.76 I Middle 3847.16 G12 56.72 I Middle + Top Parting 56.83



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3900.02 G12

186.97 I Bottom + Middle I Bottom + I middle + I Top

Rehandling 3.00 Total 4031.00 G11 467.37 949.96

It has been proposed to extract 467.37 Mte of coal within the quarry boundary of 1198.69 Ha as per the approved PR.

A total no. of 8 coal seams are occurring within the proposed quarry area. Out of these, seam-I(B), seam-I(C),& seam-III(C) are the thickest and most prominent seams. The coal horizons are dipping at a gradient of 30-70 towards the south.

Table 2.5Geological and Mining Characteristics

Sl. No.

Particulars Unit Sections

Eastern Western I. Thickness of Coal Seams

(Ex- band thickness) (

m

1 I (B.) m 4-8 6-10 2 I (M.) m 5-7 6-7 3 I (T) m 3-8 2-4 4 I (C) m 14-20 -

5 II (B.) m 1-2 1-2 6 II (T) m 1-2 1-2 7 III (C) m 6-10 6-10 8 IV m 4-6 3-6 II Thickness of OB & Parting 1 Top OB m 5-80 6-70 2 Part. bet.I (B) & I(M) m 4-16 0-3 3 Part. bet.I (M) & I (T) m 0-2 0-2 4 Part. bet.I (T) & II (B) m 5-27 5-31 5 Part. bet. II (B) & II (T) m 10-14 2-12 6 Part. bet. II (T) & III (Comb.) m 6-10 6-8 7 Part. bet. III (Comb.) & IV m 6-9 5-8 III Quarry Parameters 1 Dip of the seams Degree 3-6 6-8 2 Strike length Km 2.4 2.2 3 Width Km 1.4 1.4 4 Area of Excavation Ha. 289.28 135.94 5 Maximum depth m 110 70

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2.8 Mining Method

2.8.1 Mining Method

The mining and geological conditions of the mine are as follows: - (a) Multiple seams to be worked (b) Gentle gradient of 3-7 deg (avg.) of the coal seams. (c) Variable thickness of OB/Partings.

Considering the above mining and geological conditions the method of mining adopted to extract coal and OB is inclined slicing method. Shovel-dumper mining system has been envisaged for OB removal in both the quarries. Coal winning is proposed to be carried out using Surface Miner – FE Loader-Dumper/ shovel-dumper combination. It is also proposed to respond to improvements in technology and equipments, which would result in, improved profitability and productivity parameters taking into account of safety and environmental parameters.

2.8.2 Dumping Strategy

The total volume of OBR is estimated as 99.36 M.Cum including 15.65 M.Cum proposed to be rehandled (Honhe Dump on Western Section). 24.41 M.Cum is proposed to be placed in the external dump and balance 74.95 M.Cum will be backfilled in the excavated quarry/ mine void.

2.8.3 Coal Handling and Dispatch

At present, coal is being dispatched through multiple railway sidings on Shivpur-Tori railway line. Coal Transportation from mine to railway siding is done by covered tipping trucks. As per the Approved EPR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA), a new CHP and pit head Amrapali railway siding for handling and dispatch of coal, and transportation of coal from mine to CHP through covered conveyor belt system is proposed. The construction of pit head Amrapali Railway Siding is under progress, it has been estimated that it may take 3 years to come into operation. Till then, coal will be transported to sidings on Shivpur-Tori line by covered tipping trucks.

2.9 Infrastructure

2.9.1 Buildings

As per the approved EPR of Amrapali OCP, several industrial infrastructure like CHP, Washery, siding, substation, FBC etc. and residential buildings, service buildings, R&R sites, embankments have been proposed.



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Phase-I includes construction of sub-station, Embankment, R&R site etc. The development of infrastructure will be taken up as per the requirement and timeline proposed in the EPR.

2.9.2 Roads & Culverts

As per the approved EPR of Amrapali OCP, roads, culverts, transmission lines have been proposed. Phase-I includes construction of Haul Roads, Public roads,etc.

2.9.3 Water supply and Sewerage

The water demand of Amrapali OCP is as given below.

Table 2.6 Water usage Details

Purpose Peak Demand (m3/day) A. Mine site Amrapali OCP

Land reclamation at dump site 112.00

Haul Road Watering 540.00 Drinking at Project site 50.00 Green belt development 8.00 Dust Suppression in Coal transportation road & other Industrial premise 330.00

Workshop (HEMM washing, Floor washing & others) 65.00

Fire service 650.00 Process & Others losses 87.75 Sub-total (A) 1842.75 Township Gardening and Green belt development 36.38 Domestic 363.83 3.Other (Service Building like GM office, Guest house, Hospital, Club, School etc)) 36.38 Sub-total (B) 437.00

Grand Total (A+B) 2280.00

(Source: from mine water and stored rainwater in the mine sump of AmrapaliExpansionOCP)

The industrial and domestic water demand by mining project falling in the buffer zone was estimated as 1.32M.Cum and this demand is made through the treated mine discharge. The total mine discharge in the area through proposed mine was estimated as 1.49M.Cum and of which about 1.32 M.Cum has been gainfully utilized by proposed mine. The balance 0.17 M.Cummine water will be discharged into local drainage for various uses by local population.



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2.9.4 Workshop & store

Additional provision for workshop, store etc. has been made in the approved EPR. The Unit workshop will have two parts- Excavation and E&M workshop. Apart from this, Project store and other common facilities like- canteen, fuelling station, washing station, security post, firefighting etc. have been provided.

A project store has been provided to meet the total requirement of proposed workshop as well as additional requirement of entire project. This full-fledged store is provided adjacent to the workshop boundary with a view to minimize the time for collection of spares and consumables required for the repair & maintenance of HEMM in this unit workshop. .


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Chapter 3

Description of Environment

3.1 General In order to have comprehensive understanding of present environmental situation in proposed project area, a detailed study of micro meteorology, ambient air quality, water, noise, soil, socio-economy, flora-fauna and land use pattern have been done. Study area, as framed in standard TOR for coal mining, is 10 km radius from the periphery of the project. Baseline data in respect of Amrapali OCP was generated for the Pre-monsoon season 2020. This report has been prepared by incorporating three-month baseline data generated during the period 02/03/2020 – 10/05/2020.The references of studies and data collected for baseline data generation are as given below.

Table 3.1 References of baseline data

S. No. Nature of Study Name of the Agency

1 Geological Report Central Mine Planing and Design Institute (CMPDI), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd., is a premier consultancy organization engaged in mineral exploration, land resource management through remote sensing survey, coal petrography, mine planning, coal preparation & utilization, design of coal handling plants, environmental management of coal projects etc.

2 Project report

3 Land-use study

4 Hydro-geological Study

5 Seasonal Ambient Air Quality Study

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute, Ranchi. The environmental laboratory of CMPDI is recognized by Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India and accredited with ISO-9001 certification. It undertakes baseline environmental data generation, EIA, EMP and monitoring various factors related environment.

6 Ambient Noise Level Study

7 Water Quality study

8 Socio- Economic Study Sonar Bharat Environment & Ecology Pvt Ltd., Kolkata. and Central Mine Planning and Design institute (CMPDI),



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Ranchi.

9 Flora & Fauna study Projects and Development India Pvt. Ltd., Dhanbad and Central Mine Planning and Design institute (CMPDI), Ranchi.

10 Soil Quality study CEG Test House and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur

3.2 Mateorological Study

3.2.1 Macro- Mateorological Study

To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the meterological condition of the study area, climatological norms published by IMD, Pune has been referred. The nearest IMD station as per the Climatological Norms for 1971-2000 is located in Hazaribagh at an arial distsance of 28 kms from the core zone.

Fig: Climatological table of Hazaribagh District



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From the above table, it can be understood that the predominant wind directionsin the non- monsoon season are NW and SE. The wind velocity majorly varies between 1 to 19 kmph.

3.2.1.1 Micro-meteorological Study

As a part of micro-meteorological study, micrometeorological and microclimatic parameters for the pre-monsoon season were recorded by installing a meteorological station at core zone of Amrapali OCP. The station has been fixed as per the guidelines of CPCB and data for wind velocity, wind direction, ambient temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover and rainfall data were recorded at hourly intervals along with atmospheric pressure for one season (pre-Monsoon).

3.2.2 Data presentation & analysis

The micro meterological status of the study area for pre monsoon season is as given below. Wind Direction: The predominant wind direction in the pre-monsoon period is from North-West. The wind velocity varies between 0 to 3.60 m/s with an average wind velocity of 1.19 m/s. It has been observed that 26.68% of the study period falls under calm period (wind Velocity <0.5 m/s). Refer to Seasonal Plate- VI for wind rose diagram. Temperature: Temperature values are ranging from 11.2 to 44.2q C. Relative Humidity: The relative humidity values are in the range of 6.2 to 87.6%. Cloud Cover: Mostly clear sky is predominant during the study period. Atmospheric Pressure: The atmospheric pressure values are ranging from 942.4 mm of Hg to 959.5 mm of Hg. The above represented met data has been compared with 30 years climatogical Norms published by Indian Meterological Department (IMD) for validation and observed that the above data represents the general meterological pattern of this area in pre-monsoon season.

3.3 Air Environment To evaluate the baseline ambient air quality status of the study area, baseline ambient air quality has been monitoried at 9 locations in core and buffer zone of Amrapali OCPin the pre-monsoon period of 2020 (From 02.03.2020 to 15.05.2020).

3.3.1 Sampling Locations, Parameters and Frequecy of Sampling

Nine Sampling locations for Air Monitoring in core and buffer zone were identified considering the micro meterological data and terrain as per the guidelines of CPCB. The details of monitoring stations are as given below.



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Table 3.2 Sampling Location for Air Quality Monitoring

Sl.no Station Location Distance from Core Zone

1 Site Office Core Zone - 2 Weigh Bridge Core Zone - 3 Honhe Village Buffer Zone- Upwind 1.20 km 4 Shivpur Village Buffer Zone-Upwind 3.65 km 5 Pachra Buffer Zone-Cross Wind 1.20 km 6 Ursu Buffer Zone-Downwind 0.20 m 7 Tandwa Buffer Zone-Downwind 3.60 km 8 Bukuru Buffer Zone-Downwind 3.50 km 9 Keradari Buffer Zone- Downwind 7.50 km

*Refer Plate no: VII for Location of Air Monitoring stations on Survey of India Toposheet Parameters Parameters monitored in the ambient air at 9 monitoring stations include Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2.5), Oxides of Sulphate and Nitrogen (SOx and NOx). The techniques used for measurement of pollutants are summarized as under:

Table 3.3Measurement Techniques

Sl. No Parameters Code of

Practice Sampler Instruments used for Analysis

01 PM10 IS: 5182 (Part-IV)

RDS Sampler with Cyclone Separator

Micro-Balance, Desiccator

02 PM2.5 CPCB Guidelines Fine Dust Sampler Micro-Balance, Desiccator

03 SOx IS: 5182 (Part-V) RDS Sampler Spectrophotometer

04 NOx IS: 5182 (Part-V) RDS Sampler Spectrophotometer

05 Mercury as Hg CPCB Guidelines (ICP-MS) RDS Sampler

ICP-MS

06 Chromium as Cr CPCB Guidelines (ICP-MS) RDS Sampler

07 Cadmium as Cd CPCB Guidelines (ICP-MS) RDS Sampler

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09 Arsenic as As CPCB Guidelines (ICP-MS) RDS Sampler

10 Nickel as Ni CPCB Guidelines (ICP-MS) RDS Sampler

11 Free Silica in PM10 FTIR Method RDS Sampler FTIR

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3.3.2 Results

Table 3.4 Ambient Air Quality Results

(Period: 02.03.2020 to 15.05.2020)

Sl.No.

Parameter

PM10(µg/m3) PM2.5(µg/m3) SO2 (µg/m3) NOx(µg/m3)

Locations Code Max. Min. Avg. 98% Percentile Max. Min. Avg. 98%

Percentile Max. Min. Avg. 98% Percentile Max. Min. Avg. 98%

Percentile Core Zone

1 Site Office A1 131.00 89.00 109.08 130.08 93.00 41.00 55.08 80.12 52.00 12.20 29.00 49.00 26.30 12.50 18.20 23.00

2 Weigh Bridge

A2 119.00 92.00 102.96 118.54 64.00 43.00 52.38 64.00 44.00 16.00 26.00 41.00 16.10 8.20 13.10 15.25

Standards as per G.S.R 742 (E)

300 - 120 120

Buffer Zone

3 Honhe Village

A3 76.00 58.00 69.00 76.00 38.00 27.00 32.25 37.54 28.00 11.10 21.21 26.00 13.20 BQL (<6) 7.2 12.86

4 Shivpur Village

A4 71.00 53.00 62.71 69.62 37.00 25.00 30.63 37.00 21.00 10.20 14.11 19.20 10.80 BQL (<6) 8 9.35

5 Pachra A5 69.00 47.00 58.42 69.00 37.00 21.00 29.33 36.54 29.00 9.81 20.72 26.00 17.40 BQL (<6) 12.55 14.25 6 Ursu A6 70.00 51.00 61.63 69.54 38.00 23.00 30.92 37.54 36.00 15.10 30.20 35.00 19.50 11.80 14.21 16.85 7 Tandwa A7 78.00 53.00 65.63 77.08 41.00 23.00 31.46 39.62 39.00 12.21 29.27 37.20 23.50 8.20 16.82 20.46 8 Bukuru A8 63.00 49.00 56.17 62.54 34.00 21.00 28.04 34.00 32.00 8.20 22.42 30.00 18.00 BQL (<6) 9.1 15.72 9 Keradari A9 71.00 51.00 60.96 70.54 37.00 23.00 30.58 37.00 38.00 9.11 16.82 37.00 22.00 9.10 13.83 19.98

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In this study, monitoring of critical pollutants, which are Lead, Mercury, Nickel & Arsenic, has been done to assess the existing levels of air pollutants as well as the background concentration of the region. Beside these, some Heavy metal concentration in the ambient air was also monitored in and around the project area. The following tabulated pollutants were monitored once in a month.

Table 3.5 Concentration of critical pollutants and Heavy Metals in Ambient Air

Location Sampling Month

As (ng/m3)

Cd (ng/m3)

Cr (ng/m3)

Pb (ug/m3)

Hg (ng/m3)

Ni (ng/m3)

Free Silica (%)

Limit as per GSR 826 dt… 6 - - 1 - 20 -

Site Office Mar’20 <1.0 0.9 <0.7 <0.1 2.6 <1.0 0.42 Apr’20 <1.0 0.9 <0.7 <0.1 1.3 <1.0 0.33 May’20 <1.0 1.3 <0.7 <0.1 3.1 <1.0 0.47

Weigh Bridge Mar’20 <1.0 1.2 <0.7 <0.1 2.4 <1.0 0.42 Apr’20 <1.0 0.8 <0.7 <0.1 1.5 <1.0 0.33 May’20 <1.0 1.1 <0.7 <0.1 3.6 <1.0 0.40

Honhe Village Mar’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.18 Apr’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.17 May’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.11

Shivpur Village

Mar’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.13 Apr’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.19 May’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.25

Pachra Mar’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.24 Apr’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.16 May’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.14

Ursu Mar’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.25 Apr’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.16 May’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.16

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Apr’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.28 May’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.25

Bukuru Mar’20 <1.0 0.4 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.30 Apr’20 <1.0 0.5 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.30 May’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.32

Keradari Mar’20 <1.0 0.3 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.28 Apr’20 <1.0 0.4 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.31 May’20 <1.0 <0.2 <0.7 <0.1 <0.02 <1.0 0.29

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3.3.3 Obersvation and Discussion

In order to understand the sources contributing to the ambient air emissions at 9 receptors, a detailed source apportionment study has been carried out as detailed in the table given below.

Table 3.6 Source Apportionment Study

Sl.no Station Location Distance from Core Zone Impact of Proposed Project Other Industrial

Sources Domestic Sources Community Source

1 Site Office Core Zone - Major Impact. Sources: Coal Mining and allied Acitivities of Amrapali OCP

Nil Nil Nil

2 Weigh Bridge Core Zone - Major Impact. Sources: Coal Mining and allied Acitivities of Amrapali OCP

Nil Nil Nil

3 Honhe Village Buffer Zone- Upwind

1.20 km

Significant Impact. Coal Transportation road passes adjacent to the village. Impact of mining activity within core zone less predominant.

NIL Significant Impact. Source: Cook Stoves and Domestic Activities

NIL

4 Shivpur Village Buffer Zone-Upwind 3.65 km Non-Significant.

This location falls in the upwind direction of all sources NIL

Significant Impact. Source: Cook Stoves and Domestic Activities

Signicant Impact Village road within 100 m radius of the receptor

5 Pachra Buffer Zone-Cross Wind 1.20 km

Major Impact. This rececptor is majorly impacted by the activity due to unusual terrain properties Sources: Coal Mining and allied Acitivities of Amrapali OCP.

NIL Significant Impact. Source: Cook Stoves and Domestic Activities

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6 Ursu Buffer Zone-Downwind 0.20 m

Major Impact. Down wind direction and proximity to the Source Sources: Coal Mining and allied Acitivities of Amrapali OCP.

NIL

Significant Impact. Source: Cook Stoves and Domestic Activities

NIL

7 Tandwa Buffer Zone-Downwind 3.60 km

Minimal Impact. Sources: Coal Mining and allied activities of Amrapali OCP

Significant Impact

NTPC Power Plant at a distance of

1.60 km in upwind direction

Significant Impact. Source: Cook Stoves and other Domestic Activities

8 Bukuru Buffer Zone-Downwind 3.50 km

Minimal Impact. Sources: Coal Mining and allied activities of Amrapali OCP

Significant Impact

NTPC Power Plant at a distance of

2.25 km in upwind direction

Minimal Impact. Source: Cook Stoves and other Domestic Activities

Signicant Impact Major road connecting tandwa Hazaribagh falling within 300 m radius of the receptor

9 Keradari Buffer Zone- Downwind 7.50 km Negligible Impact NIL

Significant Impact. Source: Domestic Cook Stoves and other household Activities

Signicant Impact Major road connecting tandwa Hazaribagh falling within 200 m radius of the receptor

From the above table, it may be observed that Pachra village (A5) and Usru Village (A6) were majorly impacted by the project activities. Ursu village falls in the downwind direction and Pachra village is impacted due to the presence of undulated terrain leading to the diversion of winds to east in the downwind of the project. Further, Honhe Village (A3), Tandwa village (A7), Bukru (A8) and Keradari (A9) have been the hotspots of air pollution due to other industrial sources, domestic and community activities.



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3.4 Noise Environment

3.4.1 Introduction

A preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources in the area. Noise monitoring locations have been identified based on the activities in the inhabited and mining areas.

The ambient noise quality monitoring stations were set up at 9 locations, two locations in core zone and seven locations in buffer zone.

Locations were selected for noise quality monitoring in study area with consent of customer. Ambient noise monitoring was done for 24 hours, twice a month during study period. Details of the selected locations are as follows:

3.4.2 Sampling Locations

Details of sampling location and location map is shown in Plate No. VII Table 3.7 List of noise monitoring stations

Sl.No. Parameter Location Code Locations

Core Zone 1 Site Office Core Zone N1 2 Weigh Bridge Core Zone N2

Buffer Zone

3 Honhe Village Buffer Zone- Upwind N3

4 Shivpur Village Buffer Zone- Upwind N4

5 Pachra Buffer Zone- Crosswind N5

6 Ursu Buffer Zone- Downwind N6

7 Tandwa Buffer Zone- Downwind N7

8 Bukuru Buffer Zone- Downwind N8

9 Keradari Buffer Zone- Downwind N9

Table 3.8 Noise Monitoringdata

Sl.No. Parameter

Location

Noise Level Day Time (Leq)

Locations Max Min Permissible

Limits Core Zone

1 Site Office Core Zone 56.7 45.6 75 2 Weigh Bridge Core Zone 59.6 48 75

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3 Honhe Village Buffer Zone- Upwind 49.2 41 55 4 Shivpur Village Buffer Zone- Upwind 41 36 55 5 Pachra Buffer Zone- Crosswind 46 31 55

6 Ursu Buffer Zone- Downwind 48 40.3 55

7 Tandwa Buffer Zone- Downwind 50 43.2 55

8 Bukuru Buffer Zone- Downwind 41 36.5 55

9 Keradari Buffer Zone- Downwind 52 46 55

Ambient Noise Standards as per ‘The noise pollution (Regulation and Control), Rules,2000

Time Frame Limits in dB(A) Leq Day Time

6.00 AM to 10.00 PM Night Time

10.00 PM to 6.00 AM Industrial Area 75 70 Commercial Area 65 55 Residential area 55 45 Silence Zone 50 40

From the above observations, it may be concluded that the Noise levels are in good compliance in Industrial and Residential areas as per Ambient Noise Standards as per ‘The noise pollution (Regulation and Control), Rules,2000.

3.5 Water Environment

3.5.1 General Topography

The Amrapali and Kishanpur blocks are characterized by more or less flat terrain with gentle undulation. In general ground slopes towards south. The maximum and minimum elevation for Amrapali block varies from 497 to 440m and for Kishanpur block 501 to 449m.

3.5.2 Drainage Pattern of the Study Area

Chundru and Barki rivers flowing west to east and north to south respectively control the drainage of the block. The Chundru River marks the Southern boundary of the block whereas Barki River is the eastern limit of the property at a safe distance of 60m. A Bahutchuan nala which is the small seasonal tributary of Chundru nadi flows from north to south in the west of the project at a safe distance of 60m. Besides, there are some small seasonal nalas, which discharge their load into main drainages of the block. All the nalas of the block are seasonal except Chundru and Barki River, which are perennial. The drainage of the block is controlled by southerly flowing Garhi nadi which flows in the south of the block. The Barki nadi and Chundru nadi are the major tributaries of Garhi nadi. Both these nadi i.e. Barki and Chundri nadi, which



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are the tributaries of Garhi nadi, meet in the south-east of the project at a distance of more then 500 m. The southerly flowing Garhi nadi is the master drainage and perennial source of water for the area. The HFL of Barki nadi as recorded in the vicinity of the project is 455.0 m above MSL (As on 17.09.1976) (adjacent surface RL along the HFL line is- 456m to 471m). The drainage pattern of the area is mostly dendritic in nature. Plate: III A for Drainage Plan

3.5.3 Aquifer Description

The thin alluvial formation comprising of soil, loose sand, weathered sandstone, poorly cemented thin shaly sandstone lies above the coal seam IV, behaves as unconfined aquifer. The lower formations, consisting of compact fine to medium grained sandstone with lamination and intercalation with thin shale and carbonaceous shale bands with secondary porosity, behave as semi-confined in nature and are less potential. The deeper aquifers behave as an unconfined aquifer at the outcrop region. In the sandstone aquifer, groundwater moves laterally through the inter-granular pore spaces of the sandstone. The general Hydrogeological units developed in the project are as follows:

Table 3.9Hydrogeological units developed in Amrapali OCP (Amrapali Block-East Section)

Hydrogeological Unit Formations Thickness (in mt.) Min. Max. Avg.

Unconfined aquifer Loose alluvium soil, weathered sandstone followed by sandstones and shale.

10.0 140.0 75.0

Aquiclude Seam IV (working & to be worked) 4.20 7.15 6.0 Semi confined aquifer Carb. Shale, Intercalation of shale and

sandstone 2.47 8.11 5.50

Aquiclude Seam III (C) (working & to be worked) 5.0 10.24 8.40 Semi confined aquifer Intercalation of shale and sandstone 5.24 12.22 8.30

Aquiclude Seam II (T) (To be worked) 1.30 3.42 2.10 Semi confined aquifer Generally gray shale and intercalation of

shale and sandstone 2.81 13.69 7.80

Aquiclude Seam II (B) (To be worked) 0.70 5.0 1.90 Semi confined aquifer Carb shale, gray shale and intercalation of

shale and sandstone 4.35 32.97 24.0

Aquiclude Seam I (T) (To be worked) 1.53 9.44 5.50 Semi confined aquifer Medium grained sandstone and sandy

shale, shale & gray shale 1.04 22.62 12.0

Aquiclude Seam I (M) (To be worked) Seam I (M+T) (To be worked)

2.82 8.28

8.53 17.13

7.50 13.75

Semi confined aquifer Medium grained sandstone and sandy shale, shale & gray shale

1.09 6.02 3.0

Aquiclude Seam I (B) (To be worked) 5.44 9.82 8.0 Seam I (B+M) (To be worked)

Seam I (B+M+T) (To be worked) (working & to be worked)

5.74 15.55

19.59 27.14

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Table 3.10Hydrogeological units developed in Amrapali OCP (Kishanpur Block -West Section)

Hydrogeological Unit Formations Thickness (in mt.) Min. Max. Avg.

Unconfined aquifer Loose alluvium soil, weathered sandstone followed by sandstones and shale. 10.0 150.0 80.0

Aquiclude Seam IV (To be worked) 4.54 7.45 5.80

Semi confined aquifer Carb. Shale, Intercalation of shale and sandstone 5.55 16.36 10.50

Aquiclude Seam III (C) (To be worked) 4.12 9.25 7.80 Semi confined aquifer Intercalation of shale and sandstone 5.89 18.78 12.0

Aquiclude Seam II (T) (To be worked) 0.21 2.77 0.90

Semi confined aquifer Generally gray shale and intercalation of shale and sandstone 4.31 17.39 12.0

Aquiclude Seam II (B) (To be worked) 0.20 2.53 0.80

Semi confined aquifer Carb shale, gray shale and intercalation of shale and sandstone 1.82 17.91 7.80

Aquiclude Seam I (T) (To be worked) 3.20 9.33 5.50

Semi confined aquifer Medium grained sandstone and sandy shale, shale & gray shale 1.27 18.47 10.0

Aquiclude Seam I (M) (To be worked) Seam I (M+T) (working& to be worked)

0.51 11.16

5.66 14.86

1.50 13.13

Semi confined aquifer Medium grained sandstone and sandy shale, shale & gray shale 2.80 30.71 16.0

Aquiclude

Seam I (B) (working& to be worked) Seam I (B+M) (To be worked)

Seam I (B+M+T) (To be worked) (working & to be worked)

4.85

11.10

7.90

3.5.4 Ground Water Level

To assess the water table configuration, a network consisting 33 dug wells, covering most of the villages falling within the core and buffer zone, was established in the study area and water levels were monitored. The selected wells are mostly used for domestic purposes. Water table contour map of the buffer zone has been shown in Plate III B. Ground water level by Permanent Observation Well (PoW) of the area is continuously monitored by CMPDI and CGWB. There is a permanent observation well of CGWB in Tandwa (Well No.: BHB-16). The pre-monsoon and post monsoon historical groundwater levels for the last few years (2005 to 2018) recorded by CGWB at the nearest permanent hydrograph stations at Tandwa (Well No.: BHB-16). The pre-monsoon and post monsoon historical groundwater levels for the last few years (2014 to 2020) recorded by CMPDI at the nearest permanent hydrograph stations like at Barkute Basti (Well No.: NK-107) and Garilong Basti (Well No.: NK-104) located near the core zone and buffer zone, respectively, were collected and are given below:



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Fig: Hydrograph station at Barkute Basti (Well No: NK-107)

Fig: Hydrograph station at Tandwa (CGWB Well No: BHB-16)

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3.5.5 Water Quality

The monitoring of water quality has been conducted by collecting water samples from ground water, surface water and mine water discharge / workshop discharge (if any) for the proposed project Methodology Grab sampling method was adopted for collection of ground water sample from hand-pump, waste water and surface water samples from different sources of water bodies. These samples were analysed as per “Standard Method for the Examination of Water & Waste Water” published by American Public Health Association (APHA: 21st Edition, 2005). Sampling Locations Sampling location of water monitoring stations is given below and shown in Plate VIII.

Table 3.11 Location of water Quality Sampling Stations

S.No Source Location

1 Surface Water

1 Barki River U/S of Amrapali OCP 2- Dudhmatia Nala Before Conf. into barki River 3. Honhe Nala D/s of Amrapali OCP 4. Barki River D/s of Amp. OCP After conf. with Chundru Nadi

2 Drinking Water 1- Borewell @ Amrapali Canteen 2- Borewell at ursu Village

3 Effluent Water: 1. Mine Sump Effluent 2. Workshop Effluent

Surface Water Quality Bariki river is the major drainage of the project. Dhudumati nala, which is flowing across the project and Honhe nala which forms the west boundary of the project are two major nalas flowing in the vicinity of porposed working and these nalas finally merge into barki river and Chundru river respectively. In order to assess the impact of proposed working on the surface water quality, water quality analysis has been carried out at four points. The details are as given under.

Table 3.12 Surface Water Monitoring Stations


1 Surface Water

1 Barki River U/S of Amrapali OCP 2- Dudhmatia Nala Before Conf. into barki River 3. Honhe Nala D/s of Amrapali OCP 4. Barki River D/s of Amp. OCP After conf. with Chundru Nadi



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2 Drinking Water 1- Borewell @ Amrapali Canteen 2- Borewell at ursu Village

3 Effluent Water: 1. Mine Sump Effluent 2. Workshop Effluent

Results Sruface water quality has been measured at 4 locations in the pre monsoon period and the results are as given below.

Table 3.13 Surface water Quality

Period: Pre-Monsoon 2020

Surface Barki River U/S of Amarpali OCP (D/S

Honhe Nala)

Dudhmatia Nala before Confluence to Barki River (U/S Honhe

Nala) Honhe Nala D/S

Barki River After Confluence into Chundru nadi

Date (m/dd) 3/26 4/19 5/14 3/26 4/1

9 5/14 3/26 4/1

9 5/14 3/26 4/19 5/14

Arsenic (as As), mg/l, Max <0.002 <0.00

2 <0.00

2 <0.002 <0.002

<0.002

<0.002

<0.002

<0.002

<0.002

<0.002

<0.002

BOD <2.00 <2.00 2 <2.00 <2.00 2 2 2 2.2 2 2 2.2

COD (mg/l) 16 21 18 30 34 36 28 25 24 18 24 22 Cadmium(as Cd), mg/l, Max

<0.0005

<0.0005

<0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0

005 <0.00

05 <0.00

05 <0.0005

<0.0005

<0.0005

<0.0005

<0.0005

Chlorides (as Cl), mg/l, Max 10 8 14 20 22 28 72 56 74 38 32 42

Copper (as Cu), mg/l, Max <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.0

3 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.0

3 <0.03 <0.03

Disolved Oxygen, min. 5 6 5.8 5.6 5.8 5.8 5.4 5.6 5.6 5.4 5.6 5.6

Fluoride (as F) mg/l, Max 0.98 0.76 0.88 1.53 1.18 1.28 1.02 0.96 0.94 1.6 1.36 1.28

Hexavalent Chromium, <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.0

1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.0

1 <0.01 <0.01

Iron (as Fe), mg/l, Max <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.0

6 <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.0

6 <0.06 <0.06

Lead (as Pb), mg/l, Max <0.005 <0.00

5 <0.00

5 <0.005 <0.005

<0.005

<0.005

<0.005

<0.005

<0.005

<0.005

<0.005

Nitrate (as NO3), mg/l, Max 4.54 3.36 6.28 14.22 10.6 10.66 9.38 7.66 10.56 14.4

6 11.32 16.37

pH value 7.92 7.89 7.84 6.64 6.84 7.06 7.91 7.96 7.79 7.67 7.75 7.55 Phenolic compounds <0.001 <0.00

1 <0.00

1 <0.001 <0.001

<0.001

<0.001

<0.001

<0.001

<0.001

<0.001

<0.001

Selenium (as Se), mg/l, Max <0.002 <0.00

2 <0.00

2 0.002 <0.002

<0.002

<0.002

<0.002

<0.002

<0.002

<0.002

<0.002

Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l, Max 14 12 32 157 138 134 40 38 56 152 138 112

TDS 198 172 222 386 324 334 376 304 328 364 296 344 TSS 16 14 28 48 36 26 20 22 32 22 24 28 Zinc (as Zn), mg/l, Max <0.01 <0.01 0.11 0.02 <0.0

1 0.14 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 <0.0

1 <0.01 0.12

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Ground Water Quality Data In order to assess the ground water quality of the study area, two locations i.e., one at upstream and other at the downstream of the core zone. The results are as given below.

Table 3.14 Ground Water Quality Period: Pre-Monsoon 2020

Drinking Borewell Water Amarpali Canteen Bore Well Water Ursu village Detection

Limit IS: 10500 Standards

Date 3/26/2020 4/19/2020 5/14/2020 4/19/2020 3/26/2020 5/14/2020

Boron (as B), mg/l, Max <0.20 <0.20 <0.20 <0.20 <0.20 <0.20

0.20 0.5

Cadmium (as Cd), mg/l, Max <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005

0.0005 0.003

Calcium (as Ca), mg/l, Max 43.2 39.6 44.8 7.2 8.4 10.2

1.60 75

Chloride (as Cl), mg/l, Max 18 20 24 10 8 10

2.00 250

Copper (as Cu), mg/l, Max <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03

0.03 0.05

Fluoride (as F) mg/l, Max 1.37 1.19 1.27 0.16 0.18 0.2

0.02 1.0 to 1.5

Free Residual Chlorine, <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

0.02 0.2

Iron (as Fe), mg/l, Max <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 <0.06 0.06 0.3

Lead (as Pb), mg/l, Max <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005

0.005 0.01

Manganese (as Mn), mg/l, Max 0.06 <0.02 0.04 <0.02 <0.02 0.03

0.02 0.1

Nickel (as Ni), mg/l, Max 0.02 0.14 0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

0.01 0.02

Nitrate (as NO3), mg/l, Max 10.92 7.54 12.08 <0.5 <0.5 0.78

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Odour Agreable Agreable Agreable Agreable Agreable Agreable Qualitative Agreable

pH value 6.87 7.02 7.16 5.92 5.84 6.14 0.2 6.5 to 8.5

Phenolic compounds <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001 0.001

Selenium (as Se), mg/l, Max <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002

0.002 0.01

Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l, Max 17 22 26 4 <2.00 6

2.00 200

Total Alkalinity 184 192 188 20 16 28 4.00 200

Total Arsenic <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 0.002 0.01

Total Chromium <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 0.04 0.05

TDS 288 276 296 64 58 68 25 500

Total Hardness (caco3) 180 188 196 48 42 44 4.00 200

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Zinc (as Zn), mg/l, Max 0.08 0.06 0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

0.01 5.00

The ground water quality data shows that all values at location 1 i.e., Amrapali canteen are well within the permissible limits as per IS 10500: 2012 drinking water standards. However, it is observed that the pH, TDS and alkalinity are found to be low at Ursu village. Further, it has been decided to check the water quality in monsoon season and post monsoon season at Ursu and other nearby stations to access the impavt of mining and allied activities on ground water quality of Ursu village. In order to Further, there is no significant impact/relation that can be drawn from monitored values of upstream and downstream locations w.r.t the mining activity. Effluent Water Quality The effluent water quality was assessed at two locations namely, mine sump effilent and workshop discharge.

Table 3.15 Effluent Water Quality Period: pre-Monsoon 2020

Parameters Mine Sump Effluent Workshop Effluent

Environmental Protection Act. 1986

(Schedule VI) - Inland surface water

3/26/2020 Ammonical Nitrogen, 0.6 1.52 50

Arsenic (as As), mg/l, Max <0.002 <0.002 0.2

B.O.D (3 days 27oC), <2.00 <2.00 30

Cadmium(as Cd), mg/l, Max <0.0005 <0.0005 2 COD, mg/l, Max 40 96 250 Copper (as Cu), mg/l, Max <0.03 <0.03 3

Dissolved Phosphate, <0.30 <0.30 5

Fluoride (as F) mg/l, Max 1.78 1.72 2

Free Ammonia, mg/l, Max <0.02 <0.02

Hexavalent Chromium, <0.01 <0.01 0.1

Iron (as Fe), mg/l, Max <0.06 <0.06 3

Lead (as Pb), mg/l, Max <0.005 <0.005 0.1

Manganese(as Mn), mg/l, Max 0.09 0.13 2

Nickel (as Ni), mg/l, Max <0.01 0.01 3

Nitrate Nitrogen, mg/l, Max 3.74 3.46 10

Oil & Grease, mg/l, Max <2.00 5.00 10 pH value 6.58 6.69 5.5 to 6.5 Phenolic compounds <0.001 <0.001 1

Selenium (as Se), mg/l, Max <0.002 <0.002 0.05

Sulphide (as SO3), mg/l, Max <0.005 <0.005 2

Temperature (o C ) 28.6 28.5 Shall not exceed 5oC above the receiving water temperature

Total Chromium (as Cr), <0.04 <0.04 2

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Total Residual Chlorine <0.02 <0.02 1 TSS 20 45 100 Zinc (as Zn), mg/l, Max 0.01 <0.01 5

All the water quality parameters in the effluent water are well within the prescribed limits suggesting that the existing mine water sumps are being properly maintained and efficient enough.

3.6 Soil Quality Status Three sampling locations were fixed to represent the entire area and samples were collected in pre-monsoon season from each location from three depths viz. 0-30, 30-60, 60-90cm.

3.6.1 Methodology

Soil samples were collected from two identified locations around the study area during study period to generate primary information on soil quality prevailing in the study area. These samples were collected once during the study period and preserved in polythene bags / Pet jar having lock facility. The parameters tested and methodology adopted are as follows :

Sl. No. Parameter Unit Test Method

1 pH - IS:2720 (Part 26) 2 Water Holding Capacity % USDA Method 3 Electrical Conductivity μS/cm IS: 14767:2000 4 Available Nitrogen kg/ha TP/C/4.7 5 Available Phosphorus kg/ha TP/C/4.5 6 Available Potassium kg/ha TP/C/4.6 7 Sodium absorption ratio (SAR) - S.K. Maithi (Volume 2) 8 Available Organic Carbon % IS:2720 (PART 22) 9 Cation exchange capacity meq/100g TP/C/4.14 10 Specific Gravity - IS:2720 (PART 3) 11 Field Capacity % S.K. Maithi (Volume 2) 12 Wilting Coefficient % S.K. Maithi (Volume 2) 13 Texture - IS:2720 (PART 4)

a) Sand % IS:2720 (PART 4) b) Silt % IS:2720 (PART 4) c) Clay % IS:2720 (PART 4)

3.6.2 Sampling Locations

Details of sampling location are shown on location map is shown in Plate no. VIII

3.6.3 Observations

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Table 3.16 Soil Monitoring at Station S1

Location: Honhe Forest (S1)

Sl. No. Parameter Unit S 1 (Depth in cm) 0-30 30-60 60-90

1 pH - 5.5 5.8 8.2 2 Water Holding Capacity % 42.3 40.3 37.1 3 Electrical Conductivity μS/cm 190 50 170 4 Available Nitrogen kg/ha 153 165 152 5 Available Phosphorus kg/ha 5.62 6.32 7.14 6 Available Potassium kg/ha 176 147 159 7 Sodium absorption ratio (SAR) - 0.29 0.30 0.32 8 Available Organic Carbon % 0.46 0.51 0.62 9 Cation exchange capacity meq/100g 1.03 1.06 0.96 10 Specific Gravity - 2.63 2.65 2.64 11 Field Capacity % 21.5 20.3 24.0 12 Wilting Coefficient % 12.0 11.0 14.0 13

Texture - Loam Loam Sandy Loam a) Sand % 45.83 47.10 52.31 b) Silt % 42.99 41.86 35.81 c) Clay % 11.01 10.69 11.42

Table 3.17 Soil Monitoring at Station S2

Location: Amrapali Dump Yard (S2)

Sl. No. Parameter Unit S-2 (Depth in cm) 0-30 30-60 60-90

1 pH - 7.2 6.9 6.7 2 Water Holding Capacity % 38.4 40.5 41.6 3 Electrical Conductivity μS/cm 210 180 90 4 Available Nitrogen kg/ha 165 174 156 5 Available Phosphorus kg/ha 6.25 7.14 6.22 6 Available Potassium kg/ha 136 152 162 7 Sodium absorption ratio (SAR) - 0.39 0.23 0.52 8 Available Organic Carbon % 0.52 0.69 0.52 9 Cation exchange capacity meq/100g 1.25 0.70 1.05 10 Specific Gravity - 2.59 2.60 2.60 11 Field Capacity % 22.9 19.0 18.5 12 Wilting Coefficient % 13.0 15.0 16.0 13

Texture - Silty Loam Silty Loam Loam a) Sand % 25.08 23.90 32.50 b) Silt % 52.69 61.08 44.77 c) Clay % 22.01 14.62 22.73



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3.7 Biological Environment The data on flora & fauna was collected based on field survey in the core and buffer zone (10 KM radius) by Projects and Development India Pvt. Ltd. in the Pre-monsoon period of 2017. In order to revalidate the flora fauna status, the QCI Accreditated Ecology & Bio-diversity consultant of CMPDI has carried out reconnaissance ecological study of Amrapali OC in the Post-Monsoon period of 2020. The validation methodology adopted by the team comprises of laying random quadrants at core and buffer zone of the study area as well as using secondary methods (like Tree Enumeration Reports, Forest Working Plan, and interaction with concerned forest range officials and local villagers). A total no. of 8 quadrants of 10 m by 10 m size were laid, of which 5 were laid in Buffer zone of the study Area and 3 quadrant were laid in core zone area (namely, Plantation Site, Natural Patches site and OB dump plantation site). The present biological status of the study area is as given below.

3.7.1 Environmental Setting of the Study Area

The data on flora & fauna was collected based on field survey in the core and buffer zone (10 KM radius) and from local offices of forest department. The results of the study are given below separately for Core & Buffer Zone for flora & fauna. The baseline survey carried out by third party (PDIL) during 2017 is found to be applicable in present time also, as most of the tree species, herbs, shrubs, grasses etc. are available at core & buffer zone are found to be almost same with few additional species observed and shares the common buffer zone. The details of species in core and buffer zone of the study area is provided in following tables:

A. Flora x Core Zone

Table 3.18 Flora and Fauna in Core and Buffer Zone

Flora Local Name Botanical Name Family Agricultural crops

Cereals Gehu (Wheat) Triticum aestivum Gramineae Dhan (Paddy) Oryza sativa Gramineae

Pulses Chana (Gram) Cicerarienthum Leguminoceae Urad (Black gram) Vigna mungo Fabaceae Arhar (Pigeon pea) Cajanus cajan Fabaceae

Commercial crops / Cash Crops

Vegetables

Tamatar (Tomato) Lycopersicum esculentum Solanaceae Bean Lablab purpureus Leguminosae Onion Allium cepa Liliaceae Baigan Solanum melongena Solanaceae Band Gobi (Cabbage) Brassica spp. Cruciferae Aloo Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae Cauliflower Brassica oleracea varbotrytis Brassicaceae



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Chilli Capsicum annum Solanaceae Oil Yielding Plants Sarson (Mustard) Brassica compestris Brassicaceae

Spices Dhaniya Coriandrum sativum Umbelliferae Lahsun (Garlic) Allium stivum Liliaceae Mirchi Capsicum annum Solanaceae

Fruits

Jackfruit Artrocarpus hetarophylla Moraceae Amba Magnifera indica Anacardiaceae Bel Aegl marmalas Rutaaceae Jambhul/Jamun Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae Jam (Guava) Psidium guajava Myrataceae Ber Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae

Plantation

Planted by CCL & Forest Department

Peepal Ficus religiosa Moraceae Sisam Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae

Babul Acacia nilotica Fabaceae

Ashok Sarracca indica Annonaceae Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Amba Magnifera indica Anacardiaceae Palash Butea monosperma Fabaceae Siris Aibizia lebbeck Mimosaceae Mahuva Madhuca longifolia Sapotaceae Gulmohar Delonix regia Fabaceae Karanj Millettia pinnata Fabaceae Kadamb Neolamarckia cadamba Rubiaceae Chatim Alastonia scholaris Apocynaceae

Natural vegetation / Forest type

Herbs Bhui neem Andrographis paniculata Acanthaceae Tulsi Ocimum sancturm Lamiaceae Dhudhi Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae

Shrubs

Arandi Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae Arakha Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Katumbar Ficus hispida Moraceae Nagabari Lantana camara Verbenaceae Bhor Ziziphus jujuba Rhamnaceae

Climbers Atundi Combretum decandrum Combretaceae Anantamul Hemidesmus indicus Apocynaceae

Trees

Karanj Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae Peepal Ficus religiosa Moraceae Babul / Babool Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae Jamun Syzigium cumini Myrtaceae Mahuva Madhuca longifolia Sapotaceae Siris Aibizia lebbeck Mimosaceae Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Kala Siras Albizzia lebbek - Palash Butea monosperma Fabaceae Aam Magnifera indica Anacardiaceae

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Sisam Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Sal Shorea robusta Dipterocarpaceae Tendu Diospyros melanoxylon Ebenaceae Khair Acacia catetchu Fabaceae

Grasses Bamboo Dendrocalamus strictus Poaceae Endangered Species Nil Nil Nil

Endemic Species Nil Nil Nil

x Buffer Zone

Flora Local Name Botanical Name Family Agricultural crops

Cereals Gahu (Wheat) Triticum aestivum Gramineae Dhan (Paddy) Oryza sativa Gramineae

Pulses

Chana Cicer arietinum Fabaceae Tuar (Red Gram) Cajanus cajan Fabaceae Khesari Lathyrus sativus - Mung (Green Gram) Vigna radiata Fabaceae Urad (Black Gram) Vigna mungo Fabaceae Lentil (Musur) Lens culineris -

Commercial crops

Vegetables

Onion Allium cepa Liliaceae Bhindi Abelmoschus esculentus Malvaceae Muli Raphanus sativus Cruciferae Baigan Solanum melongena Solanaceae Tamator Lycopersicum esculentum Solanaceae Band Gobi (Cobbage) Brassica spp. Cruciferae Kheera Cucumis stiva Cucurbetaceae Kaddu Hibiscus esculentus Malvaceae Bean Lablab purpureus Leguminosae Phool Gobi B. oleracea var, botrytis Cruciferae Aloo Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae

Oil Yielding Plants

Sarson Brassica compestris Brassicaceae

Spices

Haldi (Turmeric) Curcuma domestica Zingiberaceae Adrak (Ginger) Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Mirch (Capsicum) Capsicum species Solanaceae Dhaniya Coriandrum sativum Apiaceae Lahsun (Garlic) Allium stivum Alliaceae

Fruits

Amrud (Guava) Psidium guajava Myrataceae Jamun (Black Berry) Sysygium jambolana Myrtaceae Kathal (Jackfruit) Articarous heterophyllus Moraceae Banana Musa paradisiaca Musaceae Ber Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamanceae Papaya Carica papaya Caricaceae

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Bel Angle marmelos Rutaaceae Lime Citrus limonum Rutaceae

Plantation

Planted by CCL & Forest Department

Mango Magnifera indica Anacardiaceae Palash Butea monosperma Fabaceae Mahuva / Mahul Madhuca longifolia Sapotaceae Babul Acasia nilotica Momoseae Karanj Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae Amaltas Casia fistula Leguminosae Jackfruit Articarous heterophyllus Moraceae Gulmohar Delonix regia Caesalpiniaceae Shisam Dalbergia sisso Leguminosae Sagwan Tectona grandis Verbenaceae Arjun Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae

Natural vegetation / Forest type

Trees (Top Story)

Simaro Cassia fistula Caesalpiniaceae Chakhunda Cassia siamea Caesalpiniaceae Sisam Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Karanj Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae Ashok Sarracca indica Annonaceae Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Bija Pterocarpus marsupium Leguminosae Barabakulia Dalbergia paniculata Caesalpiniaceae Kasi Bridelia retusa Euphorbiaceae Salai Boswellia serrata Burseraceae Bhirra Chloroxylon swietenia Flindrsiaceae Arjun Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae Palash Butea monosperma Fabaceae Mahuva / Mahul Madhuca longifolia Sapotaceae Imli Tamarindus indica Caesalpiniaceae Jamun Syzigium cumini Myrtaceae Eucalyptus Eucalyptus sp Myrtaceae Siris / Kala sirus Aibizia lebbeck Mimosaceae Babul / Babool Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae Bel Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Banyan/Bata / Bad Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Gular / Dimiri Ficus glomerata Moraceae Gambhari Gmelina arborea Verbenaceae Sagwan Tectona grandis Verbenaceae Aam Magnifera indica Anacardiaceae Peepal Ficus religiosa Moraceae Bamboo Dendrocalamus strictus Poaceae Jungle jalebi Pithocolobium dulce Mimosaceae Ludukurum Wrightia tinctorea Apocynaceae Mankadkendu Diospyros chloroxylon Ebenaceae Krisnachuda/Gulmohur Delonix regia Caesalpiniaceae



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Kadamb Neolamarckia cadamba Rubiaceae Sajana (muniga) Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Sisoo Dalbergia latifolia Caesalpiniaceae Sitaphal Annona squamosa Annonaceae Austrelian babul Acacia auriculoformis Mimosaceae Jamun (Black Berry) Sysygium jambolana Myrtaceae Katang bamboo Bambusa arundinacea Graminae Tendu Diospyros melanoxylon Ebenaceae Awla Phyllanthus emblica Euphorbiaceae Kumbhi Careya arborea Myrtaceae Semul / Simili Bombax ceiba Bombacaceae Limbu Citrus aurantifolia Rutaceae Paldhua Erythrina indica Fabaceae Radhachuda Delonix elata Caesalpiniaceae Kathal (Jackfruit) Articarous heterophyllus Moraceae Gulmohar Delonix regia Caesalpiniaceae Ankula Alangium lamarckii Alanggiaceae Panas Artocarpus heterophyllus Moraceae Achar / Char Buchanania lanzan Anacardiaceae

Herbs (Lower Story)

Aradhi Achyranthus aspera - Ratantulsi O.bassilicum Lamiaceae Tulsi Ocimum basilicum Lamiaceae Amaltas Cassia fistula Leguminosae Kala dhotra Datura metal Solanaceae Kamarmodi Tridax procumbens Astraceae Gajar gawat Parthenium hysterophorus Astraceae Kukada Celosia argentia -

Shrubs (Middle Story)

Pandra kuda Holarrhena antidysenterica Apocynaceae Kanher Nerium indicum Apocynaceae Bharati Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae Bhor Ziziphus jujuba Rhamnaceae Ratanjyoti Jatropha gossypifolia Euphorbiaceae

Ratrani Cestrum nocturnum Solanaceae Eroni Z. oenoplia Rhamnaceae Lokhandi Ventilago denticulata Rhamnaceae Gokhru Tribulus teristris Zygophyllaceae

Climbers

Amar bel Cuscuta reflexa Convolvulaceae Jangli kundru Cephalandra indica Cucurbitaceae Dudhi Cryptolepis buchanani Periplocaceae Indrayani Citrullus calexynthis - Doob Cynodon dactylum Gramineae Bans/Bamboo Dendrocalamus strictus Gramineae Sabai Eulaliopsis binata Gramineae Arasphari Olax scandens Periplocaceae Munj Sacchanum munja Gramineae Jharoo grass Thysanolaena agrostis Gramineae Chor kanta Chrysopogon auciculatus Gramineae Rabarachavel Cryptostegia grandiflora Asclepiadaceae



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Endangered Species Nil Nil

Endemic Species Nil Nil

B. Fauna x Core Zone

Table 3.19 Fauna in Core Zone

Fauna Common Name Zoological Name LISTED UNDER WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT,1972 Terrestrial Fauna Schedule-I Nil - Schedule-II Nil - Schedule-III Nil - Schedule-IV, Section 6A Five Striped Palm Squirrel Funambulus pennant Schedule-IV, Section 6A Indian Grey Mongoose Herpestes edwardsi Schedule-V, Section 6, Section 3

Indian Mouse Bandicota bengalensis House rat Rattus rattus

Schedule-V, Section 3 Home Mouse Musmusculus homeurus Schedule-V, Section 3 Fulvous Fruit Bat Rousettus Leschenaulti Amphibians

Schedule-IV Tortoise Kachuga dhongoka Indian burrowing frog Rana breviceps Skipper frog Rana cyanophlyctis

Reptiles Schedule-II Dhaman Ptyas mucosa

Schedule-IV

Common Indian Krait Bungarus caeruleus Garden lizard Calotes versicolor Dhondwa Enhydris enhydris Indian wall lizard Hemidactylus flavivi

Avi Fauna Koel Eudynamys scolopacea

Common myna Acridotheres tristis Pond heron Andeolv grayii Little egret Egretta garzetta Kabutar Columbia livia House swift Apus affinis Rose-Ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri Blossom headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala Small blue kingfisher Alcedo atthis Bhagule Ardea purpurea

Schedule-V Common crow Corvus splendens, NOT LISTED UNDER WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT,1972

Mammals / (Domestic Animals)

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Buffalo Bubalus bubalis

Invertebrates

Jugnu Photinus Spp. Chinti Solpopsis Spp. Cockroach Blata orientalis Madhumakkhi Apis indica Tilchatta Blata orientails Gojar Scolopendra Spp. Honey bee Apis dorsata Lahi Kerria laxxa

ENDANGERED SPECIES

Nil -

ENDEMIC SPECIES Nil - MIGRATORY SPECIES Nil -

x Buffer Zone

Table 3.20 Fauna in Buffer Zone

Fauna Common Name Zoological Name LISTED UNDER WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT,1972 Terrestrial Fauna Schedule-I Nil -

Schedule-II Siyar (Jackal) Vulpes vulpes Small Indian Civet Vivericula indica Common langur Presbytis entellus

Schedule-IV House Rat Rattus species Mongoose Herpestes edwardsi Squirrel Funambulus pennant

Schedule-V, Section 3 Fulvous Fruit Bat Rousettus Leschenaulti Amphibians

Schedule-IV Indian Bull frog Rana tigrina Skipper frog Rana cyanophlyctis Tortoise Kachuga dhongoka

Reptiles Schedule-I Python Python Molurus Schedule-II Dhamon Ptyas Mucosus

Russel viper Vipera ruselli Common Garden Lizards Varanus species

Schedule-IV

Saw scaled viper Echis carinatus Common Indian Krait Bungarus caeruleus Garden lizard Calotes versicolor Dhondwa Enhydris enhydris Indian wall lizard Hemidactylus flavivi

Avi Fauna Schedule-I Peafowl Pavo cristatus

Schedule-IV, Section 11

Indian roller Coracias benghalensis Black drongo Dicrurus macrocercus Pied myna Sturnus contra Grey hornbill Tockus birostritis Blue rock pigeon Columba livia Spotted dove Streptopelia chinensis



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Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Common myna Acridotheres tristis Indian tree pie Dendrocitta vagabunda Red-vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer Lesser pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis Barn owl Tyto alba Rose-Ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri Indian robin Saxicolodies fulicata Small blue kingfisher Alcedo atthis Pond heron Andeolv grayii Large Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo Common babbler Turdoides caudatus Little egret Egretta garzetta

Schedule-V Common Crow Corvus splendens NOT LISTED UNDER WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT,1972

Bull Bos indicus Sparrow Passer domesticus Cow Bos indicus Buffalo Bubalus bubalis Dog Canis familaris Pig Sus scrofa Goat Capra species

Aquatic fauna (Fishes)

Rohu Labco rohita Singhi Heteropneustes Mangoor Clarias batrachus Garai Channa punctatus Catla Cyprindiae Brgade - Tilipia Oreochromis mossambicus Jhinga Dendrobranchiata

Invertebrates

Bee Apis indica Stem Borer Chilo auricilia Grosshopper Hierogylphus banian Lahi Kerria laxxa Jugnu Photinus Spp. Gojar Scolopendra Spp. Moth Antheria mylita Black Bee Apis dorsata Birni Polistis Spp. Tidha Schistocerca gregaria Cockroach Blata orientalis Chinti Solpopsis Spp.

ENDANGERED SPECIES Nil - ENDEMIC SPECIES Cuckoo Cuculus Micropterus

3.8 Socio-economic Study Socio-economic study of core and buffer zone of Amrapali OCP was carried out by M/S Sonar Bharat Environment & Ecology Pvt Ltd. during pre monsoon season of 2017. Further, a team led by QCI accredited socio-economic expert visited the project area to assess the socio-economic status.



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The Project Impacted Area for the concerned project comprises around 69 villages within 10 km radius around the concerned mine. These villages are listed below with the population as per Census of India 2011.

Table 3.21 Zone wise List of Villages with Households and Population

SNo Zone Village Households Total Population Male Females

1

Core

Binglal 82 498 261 237 2 Honhe 162 870 450 420

3 Kumarang Khurd 212 998 505 493

4 Kumarang Kalan 250 1170 586 584

5 Ursu 108 581 286 295

6

Buffer

Pokla Alias Kasidih 484 2639 1349 1290

7 Kabra 335 1802 922 880 8 Barkuti 116 579 303 276 9 Saradhu 1068 5544 2860 2684

10 Hechabalia 102 503 257 246

11 Koed 459 2252 1164 1088 12 Sihvpur 51 266 137 129 13 Ghaghra 60 370 195 175 14 Brinda 106 644 330 314

15 Katahj Misraul 72 363 164 199

16 Kishunpur 119 613 317 296

17 Madhwapur 13 69 30 39

18 Serangdag 235 1189 623 566

19 Garilaung 789 4323 2278 2045

20 Nawa Khap 69 395 198 197

21 Tesar Chepa 156 821 410 411

22 Bad Bigha 126 761 401 360

23 Ral 96 530 273 257 24 Bukru 175 853 442 411 25 Daridag 97 546 275 271 26 Giddi 26 132 72 60



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27 Nawadih Alias Teliadih 669 3621 1891 1730

28 Khadhai 288 1631 847 784 29 Misrol 390 2316 1210 1106 30 Tektha 194 1014 520 494 31 Soparam 324 1567 823 744 32 Kurlonga 211 1021 501 520 33 Kundi 123 598 309 289 34 Devalgara 39 179 89 90 35 Naudiha 91 473 237 236

36 Kodhamdiri 109 549 261 288

37 Urda 250 1377 676 701 38 Sirsai 333 1784 930 854 39 Naiparam 297 1833 854 979 40 Dundua 159 747 374 373 41 Tandwa 1126 6475 3438 3037 42 Kamta 402 2455 1261 1194

43 Masilaung 68 457 247 210

44 Raham 928 5046 2574 2472 45 Kusamha 79 428 224 204 46 Banalat 201 1149 594 555 47 Manatu 237 1230 608 622 48 Bamwar 105 614 313 301 49 Tarhesa 47 212 107 105 50 Pandu 556 2795 1434 1361 51 Balia 17 81 40 41 52 Tunda 41 192 96 96

53 Chatti Bariatu 602 2897 1508 1389

54 Jordag 397 2051 1045 1006

55 Loisukwar 23 82 36 46

56 Ome 281 1357 693 664 57 Pagar 564 2756 1394 1362 58 Kabed 201 959 483 476 59 Keredari 716 3693 1912 1781 60 Gopda 138 733 362 371 61 Dumri 52 505 134 371

62 Pandepura Kalan 126 480 350 130



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63 Porra 79 394 209 185 64 Joko 223 1201 619 582 65 Karali 350 1688 879 809

66 Bhadaikhap 65 279 144 135

67 Peto 956 5054 2610 2444 68 Sayal 167 845 430 415 69 Ara 413 2205 1113 1092

Total 18205 96334 49467 46867

3.8.1 Sampling

In order to understand the actual socio economic status of the villagers, household sampling has been carriedout in 12 villages in different zones in order to ensure effective representation. A total of 250 households were sampled covering core and buffer zone.

Table 3.22 Details of Household sampling

SNo Village Households Sample

Core Zone 1 Binglal 82 35 2 Honhe 162 9 3 Kumarang Khurd 212 14

Buffer Zone 4 Pokla Alias Kasidih 484 24 5 Barkuti 116 11 6 Saradhu 1068 30 7 Koed 459 12 8 Garilaung 789 20 9 Tandwa 1126 18 10 Chatti Bariatu 602 17

11 Pagar 564 32 12 Keredari 716 32

Total 18205 254

3.8.2 Socio-Economic Profile of the Study Area

Table 3.23 Demographic Profile

Indicators 2011 Total Households 18205 Total Population 96334 Household Size 5.3 Sex Ratio 947 Child Population (≤6 years) (%) 13.4 Scheduled Caste (%) 19.2



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Scheduled Tribe (%) 5.0 Literate Persons (%) 38.2 Total Workers (%) 37.8 Total Main Workers (%) 38.3 Total Marginal Workers (%) 61.7 Total Non-Workers (%) 62.2



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Table 3.24Status of Basic and Civic Aminities in the study area

Villages Education Health Service Water Supply Sanitation SWM Electricity Land Use Communication Core Zone Binglal AW and schools Anganwadi. TB, asthma,

breathing problem common

Not satisfactory- dug well

Poor Poor Present with low voltage

Mining only but earlier rice cultivation was practiced

Telephone, public conveyance

Honhi No health centre, malaria Bore well Poor Present Telephone, public conveyance, poor road

Kumarang Khurd

Anganwadi Anganwadi available hospital is 7 km away, malaria common

Bore well Present Poor Present Telephone, public conveyance

Buffer Zone Pokla Alias Kasidih

Not proper Not proper Not proper, no house connection

None Poor Present with frequent power

cuts

Vegetarian and crop production


Barkuti AWC Bore well with low pressure

Open defecation

Poor Present with about 5 hours

power cuts daily


Saradhu AWC Anganawdi available, government health centre without doctor. Pulmonary disorder is common

No, water scarcity is there

No latrine Poor Present Vegetation and Mining


Koed AWC Poor. Malaria common Bore well Present Poor Present Telephone, public conveyance

Garilaung No facility within 1-2 km. Skin disease, breathing

problem and TB,

No safe water, supplied in tanker

No latrine and drain

Poor Present with power cuts

Rice production only


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Chatti Bariatu Yet to be provided Bore well Poor, no drain

Poor Present Telephone, public conveyance

Pagar Available without doctor; upgrading is necessary

No house connection

Some latrines Poor Present Rice cultivation only during monsoon


Keredari Available without doctor Bore well Present Poor Present Vegetation and mining


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3.8.3 Occupational Health Survey:

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, occupational illness is defined as a condition that results from exposure in a workplace to a physical, chemical or biological agent to the extent that the normal physiological mechanisms are affected and the health of the worker is impaired. In core and buffer zone, none of the households reported of any deaths of any family members. It was found that sample households in core zone reported of illness of one family member for three months, and in the buffer zone 33% of the households reported of illness of one family member for around 6 months and 66.7% reported of no illness among family members. It was observed that Asthma, Hypertension and Chest disorder (TB), Paralytic attack, Cataract, Conductive Hearing Problem (CHB), Coronary Artery disease (CAD) and Dislipedimia (Cholesterol) are common in people of old age group (> 40 years).

3.8.4 Status of Shifting of Project Affected Families

Around 260 PAFs have been identified in the villages Binglat and Manwatongri within the project boundary for R&R. Rehabilitation site of 5.5 Acres Ha. has been identified near Honhe village for rehabilitation of PAFs. The development work of site is under process. Around 80 PAPs have been provided with employment.

3.9 Land Use Pattern The land use pattern of core and buffer zone studied through satellite imagery data is as as shown in the Plate IX. The observations of the study are as given below. Core Zone: Around 288 Ha. of the core zone is being used for mining and other purposes. Most of the remaining land is either waste land, forests or sparcely covered with plantation. There has been less settlement (25 Ha) whichhas been observed as per the satellite imagery study. Buffer Zone: Buffer zone largely consists of forest land (15794 Ha-35.69%) and agricultural land (12808 Ha- 28.95%). Refer Plate IX for detailed land use plan.

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Chapter 4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and

Mitigation Measures 4.1 Introduction The impacts (both beneficial and adverse) of mining and its allied activities have been assessed and presented in respect of air, water, noise, blasting vibration, socio-economic profile, flora & fauna, land resource, traffic movement and visual/aesthetic aspect in this chapter. Control measures to mitigate various environmental impacts are also highlighted in this chapter for carrying out mining operation in an environmentally compatible manner.

4.2 Impact Assessment & Pollution Control Measures for Air

The impact assessment (both short-term and long-term) has been carried out dealing with the following points:

i. Inventory of air pollution emission sources ii. Impact assessment (short-term and long-term besides direct/indirect and residual) iii. Detailing the mitigation Measures along with the cost estimates.

4.2.1 Air Quality Impact Assessment

To assess the impact, the project life is divided into following time frames: x Operation phase (long term). x Post-operational phase (short term).

The activities associated with these time frames and having impact on the ambient air quality along with the pollutants are enumerated in the following sections: Operational phase: During this phase activities for mining of coal, its handling and transport are taken up. Such activities are detailed below:

(i) Drilling & Blasting Dust (ii) Handling, loading & unloading of coal Dust and noxious gases (iii) Movement of vehicles Dust and noxious fumes (iv) Crushing of coal Dust and noxious gases (v) Wind erosion Dust




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Post-operational phase: During this stage of the project, the activities related to the closure of mine are to be carried out as per the approved final mine closure plan. Major final mine closure activities that could have an impact on air environment are Physical and biological reclamation of degraded land, mine voids, OB dumps, Salvaging and shifting operation of redundant equipment, Clearing of coal and other materials, restoration of original land-use etc. Air Quality Impact Prediction Estimation for increase in PM10 at the 9 Ambient Air Quality Stations, chosen for the purpose of baseline AAQ data generation, has been done with the help of the AERMOD model. The contribution from proposed mining activity (to achieve the peak production level of 25 MTPA) has been assessed for the three scenarios of operation i.e. without control measures, with existing control measures and with additional control measures. The model was run to predict the incremental PM10 concentrations for the three scenarios over and above the baseline concentrations found at the nine AAQ stations. Identification of sources of Pollutants

1) Drilling in Coal benches. 2) Drilling in OB benches. 3) Blasting in Coal benches. 4) Blasting in OB benches. 5) Truck loading of coal & OB. 6) Coal transportation to nearby railway siding. 7) Truck unloading of coal & OB. 8) OB transportation. 9) Wind erosion at ground coal stock & active OB dump.

Receptors The Ambient Air Quality Stations (2 in Core Zone and 7 in the Buffer Zone), chosen for the purpose of baseline data generation by CMPDI in the pre-monsoon season of 2020 have been treated as receptors for estimation of increase in PM and gaseous pollutants. Meteorological Input Micrometeorological and microclimatic parameters recorded for the pre monsoon period have been detailed in the section 3.2 of this report. This data has been used as meterological input for Air quality model (AERMOD) for impact prediction study. Emission Factors A S&T study titled, “Development of emission factors for various mining machineries & operations in opencast coal mines (EE-27)” was carried out by CMPDI (HQ) during 2002 to 2008. During this study, emission factors for Suspended Particulate Matter (PM ≤ 100 μm) were developed for Drilling, Loading of coal and OB by Shovel, Unloading of OB, Transportation on haul roads and Coal sizing. The emission factors data for PM -10 and PM -2.5 have been estimated on the basis of particle size distribution study. SPM, RPM & PM-2.5 Emission Factors & control factors for Various Mining Operations have been given below:

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No Unit PM – 2.5 PM -10 TSP Factor (as given in EET)

of E.F.

1 Top soil removal by scrapper

kg/t 0.00058 0.0052 0.029 50 % control when soil is naturally or artificially wet.

AP 42 , USEPA(1998)

2 Drilling in Coal Bench

kg/hole 0.04 0.22 0.83 90 % for fabric filter. 70 % for water sprays.

*Coal S&T Project

3 Drilling in OB Bench

kg/hole 0.11 0.56 2.18 90 % with fabric filter 70 % for water sprays

*Coal S&T Project

4 OB Loading by shovel

kg/t 1.5 x 10-05 1.4 x 10-04 7.7 x 10-04 50% for water sprinkling

*Coal S&T Project

5 OB Unloading kg/t 6.0 x 10-05 5.0 x 10-04 3.0 x 10-03 50% for water sprinkling

*Coal S&T Project

6 Coal Loading by shovel

kg/t 2.1 x 10-04 1.5 x 10-03 7.1 x 10-03 None *Coal S&T Project

7 Coal Unloading

kg/t 1.4 x 10-04 1.23x 10-03 7.1x 10-03 None *Coal S&T Project

8 Coal / OB transportation on unpaved haul road

kg/VKT 0.076 Vehicle km traveled (VKT) = (No. of trips) x ( distance traveled)

0.53

2.56

50% for mobile water sprinkling& 70% for Fixed sprinkling system

*Coal S&T Project

9 Coal Sizing (a) Primary

Crusher kg/t 0.008 0.056 0.28 Control

factor = 99 % for enclosure with dust extraction system

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(b) Secondary Crusher

kg/t 0.02 0.13 0.64 Control factor = 99 % for enclosure with dust extraction system

*Coal S&T Project

10 Blasting OB / Coal

kg/ blast

0.03 x E.F. for TSP*

0.18 x E.F. for TSP*

344(A)0.8 / (M)1.9(D)1.8

None AP 42 , USEPA(1998)

11 Dozing OB** kg/hr 0.11 x E.F. for TSP

0.29 x E.F. for TSP

2.6 (S)1.2 /(M)1.3


12 Dozing Coal# kg/hr 0.11 x E.F. for TSP

0.29 x E.F. for TSP

35.6 (S)1.2 /(M)1.4


13 Wind erosion from OB dumps, coal mine pits and coal stockyard

kg/ha/hr 0.008 (exclude contribution of calm period)

0.09 (exclude contribution of calm period)

0.4

50 % for water sprays& 70 % for mist type sprinkling system

AP 42 , USEPA(1998)

14 Pit retention 0 % 50 % for PM -10

Emission Estimation Technique for Mining, version 2.3 , EPA Australia

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Unloading point of conveyor belt

Kg/t 0.029 USEPA 1998

*The average values for Silt(S) and Moisture (M) content in coal and OB were observed as S = 12 %, M = 7 % , For OB, S = 5 % & M = 4 % respectively during an coal S&T Study for “Development of emission factors for various mining machineries &operations in an opencast coal mines”(EE-27).

**For Dozing OB, TSP = = 2.96 kg/hr for S = 5 %, M = 4 %, #For Dozing Coal, TSP = = 46.06 kg/hr for S = 12 %, M = 7 %,

D – depth of drill hole, A – incremental area for blasting Emission factor for Coal cutting & loading by Surface Miner (Kg/t) = 0.153 x 10-2

Air Quality Model A model namely, AERMOD has been used to predict the impact on the ambient air quality of the core and buffer zone of the study area due to mining operations in Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) with 25 MTPA peak capacity. The results and discussion are as given below.

Table 4.1 Predicted Concentrations of PM10

24 Hours average PM10 concentration (µg/ m3)




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Station

Baseline Conc.

Incremental PM10

Without Control

Measures

Incremental PM10 With Existing Control

Measures

Incremental PM10

With Additional

Control Measures

Total Predicted

Conc. Without Control

Measures

Total Predicted

Conc. With

Existing Control

Measures

Total Predicted Conc.

With addition

al Control Measure

s

Permissible

Limits

1 2 3 4 (5)= (1)+(2)

(6)= (1)+(3)

(7)= (1)+(4)

Site Office 130.08 384.00 152.00 73.9 514.08 282.08 204.0 300

Weigh Bridge 118.54 309.08 97.22 36.1 427.62 215.76 154.6 300

Honhe Village 76.00 180.43 54.10 15.3 256.43 130.10 91.3 100 Shivpur Siding 69.62 305.50 91.75 15.5 375.12 161.37 85.2 100

Pachra 69.00 240.02 78.10 27.0 309.02 147.10 96.0 100

Ursu 69.54 212.26 69.61 26.0 281.80 139.15 95.5 100

Tandwa 77.08 89.48 28.82 13.1 166.56 105.90 90.2 100

Bukuru 62.54 90.30 30.67 14.2 152.84 93.21 76.8 100

Keradari 70.54 32.00 21.00 6.3 102.54 91.54 76.8 100

Table 4.2Predicted Concentrations of PM2.5

24 Hours average PM2.5 concentration (µg/ m3)

Station

Baseline Conc.

Incremental PM10

Without Control

Measures

Incremental PM10 With Existing Control

Measures

Incremental PM10

With Additional

Control Measures

Total Predicted

Conc. Without Control

Measures

Total Predicted

Conc. With

Existing Control

Measures

Total Predicted Conc.

With addition

al Control Measure

s

Permissible

Limits

1 2 3 4 (5)= (1)+(2)

(6)= (1)+(3)

(7)= (1)+(4)

Site Office 80.12 173.15 53.42 19.36 253.27 133.54 99.48 -

Weigh Bridge 64.00 79.17 24.05 8.31 143.17 88.05 72.31 -

Honhe Village 37.54 51.72 15.52 3.60 89.26 53.06 41.14 60 Shivpur Siding 37.00 46.68 14.01 2.37 83.68 51.01 39.37 60

Pachra 36.54 67.69 20.86 7.77 104.23 57.4 44.31 60

Ursu 37.54 56.94 17.22 6.61 94.48 54.76 44.15 60

Tandwa 39.62 23.01 6.90 2.73 62.63 46.52 42.35 60

Bukuru 34.00 24.39 7.47 2.84 58.39 41.47 36.84 60

Keradari 37.00 11.41 3.47 1.30 48.41 40.47 38.3 60




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Observation Conclusion The results of AQIP for the proposed mining activity is as given in the table above. Column (6) represents total predicted concentration with existing control measures, considering that Amrapali OCP is an existing project. Refer to the table given below for existing air pollution control measures installed at Amrapali OCP. It can be observed that emissions in buffer zone (Column 6) exceed the permissible limts. In order to reduce the impact of proposed activity and limit the emissions below the permissible limits, additional control measures have been suggested as detailed in the table below. The model has been run by considering the proposed and existing control measures and the results are as column (7) in the above table. The Isopleth of PM10 without control measures (Business As Usual) and with existing control measures and additional control measures are shown in enclosed Plate- XA, XB & XC respectively. Similarly, The Isopleth of PM2.5 without control measures (Business As Usual) and with existing control measures and additional control measures are shown in enclosed Plate- XIA, XIB & XIC respectively. The model was run for the worst-case scenario of peak coal production level. The likelihood of peak coal production being reached is quite less. In view of this, the actual future AAQ is likely to be better than the predicted level.

4.2.2 Air Pollution Control Measures

Appropriate mitigative measures shall be taken to contain the predicted level within prescribed level. These measures (both preventive and suppressive) are enumerated below:

Table 4.3Air Pollution Control Measures

Existing Proposed

• Controlled blasting and Wet drilling is being practiced.

• 3 no. of 28 kL mist sprinklers deployed for dust suppression.

• 5 nos. Fixed sprinklers provided at haul road

• Coal is being transported through Tarpaulin trucks on metalled coal transportation road

• 13 no. of 20 kL mobile sprinklers deployed for dust suppression in core and buffer zone.

• 11 nos. of fixed sprinklers installed at the

• Wind curtains/barriers have been proposed all along the stock yard, downwind side of the mine boundary etc.

• Green belt to be developed all along the project boundary and 3 tier avenue plantation to be developed all along the coal transportation roads.

• Fixed sprinkling system along the Haul road.

• Wind curtains have been proposed on coal transportation roads at critical points.




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railway siding. • Wind curtains have been installed and 3-

tier green belt has been developed at railway siding.

4.3 Impact Assessment & Pollution Control Measures for Water Environment

4.3.1 Water Demand

Mine requires water for domestic & industrial (i.e. Land reclamation, workshop, dust suppression, greenbelt development and fire fighting) uses. The peak industrial water demand for Amrapali Expansion OCP was projected as 1842.75 cum/day. The domestic water demand (colony + industrial buildings) was projected as 437 cum/day. Thus, the total water requirement is 2280 cum/day. The details of peak water demand of the project are as given below.

Table 4.4 Peak Industral and Domestic Water Demand

Purpose Peak Demand (m3/day) A. Mine site Amrapali OCP

Land reclamation at dump site 112.00 Haul Road Watering 540.00 Drinking at Project site 50.00 Green belt development 8.00 Dust Suppression in Coal transportation road & other Industrial premise 330.00 Workshop (HEMM washing, Floor washing & others) 65.00 Fire service 650.00 Process & Others losses 87.75 Sub-total (A) 1842.75 Township Gardening and Green belt development 36.38 Domestic 363.83 3.Other (Service Building like GM office, Guest house, Hospital, Club, School etc)) 36.38 Sub-total (B) 437.00 Grand Total (A+B) 2280.00

*Refer Plate XII for Proposed water usage diagram of Amrapali Expansion OCP The domestic and industrial water demand of proposed project will be fulfilled by the mine discharge and rain water stored in the sump.




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4.3.2 Impact on Ground Water Regime

Ground Water Resource Potential The industrial and domestic water demand by mining project falling in the buffer zone was estimated as 1.32 M. cum and this demand is made through the treated mine discharge. The total mine discharge in the area through proposed mine was estimated as 1.49 M.cum and of which about 1.32 M.cum has been gainfully utilised by proposed mine. The balance 0.17 M.cum mine water will be discharged into local drainage for various uses by local population. Of this, about 20% is estimated as return flow to the groundwater system. Thus, the net mine discharge in the area was projected as 0.17 M.cum. The net groundwater draft in the study area was projected as 8.09M.cum. The net annual groundwater availability in buffer zone is 33.85 M.cum. Thus, the balance available annual groundwater resource was projected as 25.76 M.cum. From the water balance studies, it is estimated that there is surplus ground water available per annum from the ground water annual recharge after catering to the future requirement in the buffer zone. However, in the core zone, the extraction of ground water by mining will be 0.68 Mm3 per annum (after return flow to ground water system), which is more than the annual rainfall recharge (0.59 Mm3). This balance quantum (0.09 Mm3) of over extraction will be met through the surrounding strata (buffer zone) as the water bearing geological strata can not be viewed in isolation, as core zone is <5% of its buffer zone area.

Fig: Net Annual Ground Water Recharge Balance

Stage of Ground Water Extraction Coal mining is the major industrial activity in the area. CGWB, Mid-Eastern Region, Patna has reported the stage of ground water development in Tandwa development block (where Amrapali Expansion OCP exist), Chatra district as 26.23 % and identified the region with category “Safe”. The ground water development in Chatra district was reported as 30.20 % and identified under the category of “Safe” (Copy enclosed). Stage of groundwater development for

Mine Discharge, 0.17, 1%

Irrigation, 3.02, 8%

Domestic, 4.9, 14%

Natural losses, 1.78, 5%

Balance, 25.76, 72%

Net Annual Groundwater Recharge Balance, Amrapali Expansion OCP, CCL (M.Cum)

Mine DischargeIrrigationDomesticNatural lossesBalance




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buffer zone of the project area determined is about 24.0 %, which is also under ‘safe’ category.

Fig: Stage of Groundwater Development

Mine Water Inflow Mine water seepage calculations have been made for present working and proposed expansion. The details are as given below.

Table 4.5Mine Inflow Calculations

Parameter Present Working Proposed Expansion Mine Inflow in m3/day 978.00 2120.00 Radius of Influence Considering the dewatering of unconfined aquifer in the immediate mine area and permeability 2.0 m/d, by using the Sichardt formula > R =C*(H – hw)*�k@, the radius of influence for the proposed Amrapali Expansion OCP has been estimated.

The projected radius of influence due to Amrapali Expansion OCP on groundwater has been estimated and ranges between 450.0 mt to 500.0 m from the mine periphery.

0

20

40

60

80

Safe zoneAs per CGWB, Chatra District

As per CGWB, Tandwa BlockAs per CMPDI, Amrapali Expansion OCP (Buffer Zone)

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30.226.23

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SATGE OF GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT FOR AMRAPALI EXPANSION OCP, NKCF, CCL

Series1

Sl.No Project Final Mine

Depth (m)

Probable

drawdown (m)

Radius of Influence (m)

K= 1.0 (unconfined aquifer)

1 Amrapali

Expansion OCP 110.0 48.0 490.0




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4.3.3 Impact on Surface Water Regime

The project area lies in the catchment area of the Barki nadi in the east and Chundru nadi in the south which are the tributaries of the master drainage Garhi nadi flows towards south. The southerly flowing Barki nadi is a 5th order stream, meet Chundru nadi to form Garhi nadi at a distance of around 500m. The Barki nadi consists of 124 nos. of 1st order streams, 37 nos. of 2nd order streams, 8 no. of 3rd order streams and 2 no. of 4th order streams. The easterly flowing Chundru nadi is a 5th order stream, in south of the project to meet Garhi nadi. The Chundru nadi consists of 144 nos. of 1st order streams, 38 nos. of 2nd order streams, 3 no. of 3rd order streams and 4 no. of 4th order streams. The leasehold area of Amrapali Expansion OCP is 6.1987 sq.km (619.87 Ha) whereas the quarriable area is about 4.2522 sq.km (425.22 Ha). The leasehold area falls in the watershed of Chundru nadi (Watershed area: 77.18 sq km) is 3.25 sq km (4.21%) whereas, around 2.95 sq.km (3.36%) quarry area falls in the Barki nadi watershed (Watershed area: 87.72 sq km). The seasonal Dudhmatia Nala, which flows from west to east in the north of the project through the mining leasehold area, needs to be diverted along a stretch of 1,500 m. The diversion of nala is proposed along the North-western mine boundary leaving a safe distance of more then 150 m, will meet ultimately to Barki nadi in the North.

4.3.4 Water Pollution and Control

4.3.5 Sources of water pollution

Likely sources of water pollution from this project along with the type of pollutants are as follows:

Table 4.6 Sources of Water pollution

(i) Wastewater from mine Suspended solids of coal and clay. (ii) Surface run-off passing through

coal stockpiles Suspended solids.

(iii) Storm water from leasehold area and built-up area

Suspended solids.

(iv) Domestic waste water BOD and TSS. (v) Workshop Effluent Suspended solids and Oil & Grease.

4.3.6 Treatment Technology

1. Workshop discharge → O&G Trap →Settling tank →Reuse 2. Mine Discharge → Mine Sumps for TSS removal →Reuse 3. Domestic effluent→ Sewage Treatment Plant.




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4.3.7 Water Pollution Control Measures

Specific Measures

Existing Proposed

• Mine Sumps have been provided for collection and treatment of Mine Seepage water.

• Workshop effluent is being treated at ETP consisting of Oil and greese trap and Sequential Settling ponds.

• Toe wall and Garland drains have been provided around existing OB dumps for collection of surface run off.

• Rain water harvesting has been done at office and industrial buildings for ground water level.

• 01 no. of Piezometer has been installed to monitor ground water level.

• 01 Checkdam has been provided on Dudhmatia nala for Artificia ground water recharge.

• 2 no. of check dams have been proposed for artificial ground water recharge

• Proposed township will be provided with sewage treatment plant.

• Additional 03 no. of Piezometers have been proposed to monitor the ground water level.

• Embankment will be provided along the Barki river and green belt will be developed.

4.4 Impact Assessment & Control Measures for Noise & Blasting

The sources of noise will be: x Blasting in opencast workings. x CHP Operation. x Coal and OB transportation, loading and unloading.

The noise associated with mining activities may be classified into three types x Continuous x Intermittent x Impulsive

The workmen associated with the operation of different equipments, etc. experience high noise level in the range of 75-85 dB (A) for more than 4-4.5 hours per shift. So, suitable mitigation measures will be taken to prevent adverse impacts of high noise level on the workmen. This includes provision of ear muffs, sound proof operator cabins, sufficient warnings before blasting, improved blasting techniques, plantation around industrial area and avenue plantation. It is worthwhile to mention that intermittent and impulsive noises




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are considered to be less dangerous than continuous noise due to the short exposure duration except under the situation when the level exceeds 115 dB (A). Measures for Controlled Blasting

x Use of Nonnel for sequential blasting. x Continuous monitoring by vibrometer for Peak Particle Velocity (PPV)

4.5 Impact on Land Resource and Its Management

4.5.1 Present Land Use

Amrapali OCP is an existing project and the proposed expansion is an increase in the production level within the same project area of 619.87 Ha. The present land use as per remote sensing study is as given below.

Type of Land Area in Ha Forest Land 30.00 Scrubs 88.00 Plantation Area 8.00 Agricultural land 73.00 Mining Area 288.00 Settlement 25.00 Water Body 3.00 Waste Land 104.87 Total 619.87

4.5.2 Landuse During Mining

Landuse details during mining is as given below. Table 4.7 Proposed Land Use Plan



Total Area in Ha.

Quarry 392.75 32.47 425.22 Dump 60.14 29.02 89.16 Industrial Area (W/S, S/S, Haul Road etc) 56.75 4 60.75

Safety Zone / Green belt 14.7 14.22 28.92 Embankment/Garland Drain/Diversion of Public Road/ Nala Diversion

7.3 8.52 15.82

Total 531.64 88.23 619.87




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Note: Total forest land within the project area is 534.64 Ha, obtained Stage II clearance vide letter no. F.no:8-48/2008-FC dt. 12.10.2010.

4.5.3 Dump Management Plan

The plan showing location and capacity of the OB dumps (both external and internal) has been given in Final Stage Dump Plan at Plate-XIV. Refer Plate XIII for Final Stage Quarry Plan.

The total volume of OBR is estimated as 99.36 M.Cum including 15.65 M.cum proposed to be re-handled (Honhe Dump on Western Section). 24.41 M.Cum is proposed to be placed in the external dump(Dump A) and 52.47 M.Cum will be backfilled in the excavated quarry/ mine void (Dump B) and the balance 22.48 M.Cum will be backfilled in the internal dump (Dump C).

4.5.4 Land Reclamation

Land reclamation and enrichment through plantation will be done to bring back the land-use as similar as possible to the pre-mining land use. For this purpose, efforts will be made to bring approximately 293.28 Ha area to bring under plantation.

Table 4.8 Post-Mining Land Use Plan

Land Use During Mining Proposed Land Use After Reclamation

Particulars Area (Ha) Particulars Area (Ha)

Quarry 425.22

Backfilled Area Reclaimed With Plantation 178

Void/ Haul roads left over for future use 247.22

External Dump 89.16 Reclaimed with plantation 77.16 Land for Future Use 12

Industrial Area 60.75 Industrial area for future use 60.75

Safety Zone/green belt 28.92 Plantation on Safety Zone/ Green Belt 26.12

Land for Future Use 2.8 Embankment/Garland Drain/Diversion of Public Road/Nala Diversion

15.82 Land for public Use 15.82

Total 619.87 Total 619.87 *Refer Plate XV for Post Mining landuse Plan.




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Year-wise Plantation Plan

Year

Green Belt& Safety Zone Backfilled Area Infrastructure External Dump Total

Cost to be

incurred in Rs. Lakhs

Area (Ha)

Trees (000)

Area (Ha)

Trees (000)

Area (Ha)

Trees (000)

Area (Ha)

Trees (000)

Area (Ha)

Trees (000)

Plantation carried out till date

1.50 3.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 12.50 6.50 16.25

Y1 17.42 43.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 15.00 23.42 58.55 81.97 Y2 7.20 18.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.16 25.40 17.36 43.40 60.76

Y3 0.00 0.00 40.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 25.00 50.00 125.00 175.00

Y4 0.00 0.00 30.00 75.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 25.00 40.00 100.00 140.00 Post

Closure Y5

0.00 0.00 35.00 87.50 0.00 0.00 12.00 30.00 47.00 117.50 164.50

Post Closure

Y6 0.00 0.00 35.00 87.50 0.00 0.00 12.00 30.00 47.00 117.50 164.50

Post Closure

Y7 0.00 0.00 38.00 95.00 0.00 0.00 12.00 30.00 50.00 125.00 175.00

Total 26.12 65.3

0 178.00 445.00 0.00 0.00 77.16

192.90

281.28

703.20 961.73

4.5.5 Topsoil Management

Till date, around 2.5 Lakh m3 of top soil has been stocked at a separate top soil dump on the eastern quarry. Further it has been estimated that around 23 Lakh m3 of top soil to be generated thorugh out the life of mine. This top soil will be used for concurrent technical and biological reclamation of OB dumps.

4.5.6 Biological Reclamation of Mined Out Area

For successful enrichment of lease area, preference is given to endemic species and mixed culture. The species will be selected carefully from the following groups for quick reclamation:

f Nitrogen fixing tree species for fuel wood, timber and fodder. f Fruit bearing tree species. f Tree species with dense foliage for shade. f Flowering and ornamental tree species. f Native species.




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The list of the species recommended for afforestation on the overburden and other vacant areas is as given below:

Botanical Name Local /Trade Name Mitigation value

Acacia ariculiformis Babool Dust pollution Albizialebeck Sirish Dust pollution Madhucalatifolia Mahua Tree Dust pollution Aeglemarmelos Bael tree Dust pollution Syzygiumcumini Amrud Dust pollution Cassia fistula Golden shower Dust pollution

Ailanthusexcelsa Maharukha Dust pollution Buteamonosperma Flame of the Forest Dust pollution Dalbergiasisoo Indian Rose wood Dust pollution Dendrocalamusstrictus Hard bamboo Wind barrier Bambusaaurundinacea Hallow bamboo Wind barrier Ficusbenghalensis Banayan Tree Soil erosion

Ficusreligiosa Peepal Tree Soil erosion Azadirachtaindica Neem tree Soil erosion Meliaazaderach Bakneem Soil erosion Terminaliaarjuna Arjun Soil erosion Terminaliatomentosa Saj Noise barrier Ailanthus excelsa Mahurkha Noise barrier Tectonagrandis Teak wood Noise barrier

3-tier plantation will be done all along the periphery of the colony for dust and noise attenuation. This will protect colony from air & noise pollution.

4.6 Solid Waste Management Based on the source, origin and type of waste a comprehensive classification likely to be generated from various facilities in Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) is given below:

a) Municipal Solid Waste. b) Industrial Wastes c) Hazardous Wastes d) Sewage Wastes

4.6.1 Municipal Solid Waste Management

Quantum of Waste Generation:

Waste generation encompasses activities in which materialsare identified as no longer being of value (in their present form) and are eitherthrown away or gathered together for disposal. Waste generation is, at present, anactivity that is not very controllable.




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Segregation of waste will be done at the source itself. Recyclable waste will be handed over to the Govt. authorised recycling agency as per the MSW Rules, 2016. Bio-degradable waste will be dumped at composting site for decomposition and the output manure will be used by the project for the plantation and reclamation activities. Inert waste will be dumped at the landfill site. The landfill site will be properly maintained and at the closure stage of landfill site, the dump will be covered with soil and reclaimed with plantation as per MSW rules, 2016.

4.6.2 Hazardous Waste Management

Source of Hazardous Waste:

As per Schedule-I of Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling &Transboundary) Rules, 2016, the list of processes generating hazardous wastes in the mine operation of the proposed project is identified as under:

Sl. No. of Notification Description 5.1 Used / spent oil 35.3 Chemical sludge from waste water treatment 35.4 Oil and grease skimming residues

Quantum of Hazardous Waste

The specification of used oil suitable for reprocessing/recycling as per Schedule-V of Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling & Trans-boundary) Rules, 2016 is as under:

Sl. No. Parameter Permissible Limits 1 Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) < 2 ppm 2 Lead 100 ppm 3 Arsenic 5 ppm 4 Cadmium + Chromium + Nickel 500 ppm 5 Poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) 6%

The quality of the used oil generally confirms to the prescribed standards in the mining operations and arrangement may be made with the approved recycler for reprocessing/recycling.

Necessary authorization may be obtained from Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board for recycling of the hazardous waste as per Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling & Trans-boundary) Rules, 2016.

Table 4.9 Quantification of Waste Load

No. of HEMM & other vehicles 129 Frequency of washing Once in 4 days No. of washing per day 33 Water required for washing of per vehicle (m3) 7.2




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Effluent generation from washing of vehicles per day (m3) 237.6

Water requirement for workshop floor washing per day (Litres/m2) 4

Workshop area (m2) 23000 Water requirement for workshop floor washing per day (m3) 92

Total effluent generation from workshop (m3) 329.6 Effluent quality Suspended solids (mg/litre) 3000 Standard for Suspended solids (mg/litre) 100 Desired concentration of Suspended Solids (mg/litre) 60 Effluent Sludge to be removed (mg/litre)) 2940 Effluent Sludge to be removed (kg/m3) 2.94 Total effluent sludge generation (kg) 969 Oil & grease sludge generation due to skimming Oil & grease concentration (mg/litre) 50 Standard for oil & grease (mg/litre) 10 Oil & grease to be removed (mg/litre) 40 Oil & grease to be removed (kg/m3) 0.04 Total oil & grease sludge generation per day (kg) 13

Note: Assumptions are made as per CMPDI Norms. Necessary authorization may be obtained from Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board for recycling of the hazardous waste as per Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling & Trans-boundary) Rules, 2016.

4.7 Impact on Flora and Fauna From the basleline Flora Fauna Study, it is observed that there is no endangered and endemic species found in the core zone area as per Red Book of Botanical Survey and Zoological survey of India as per Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 and its subsequent amendments.

In the Buffer zone, As per the interaction with local stakeholders and reference of forest working plan, Peacock and Python of Schedule I species are occasionally sighted. The main agricultural crops of the village area under study are Rice. The major commercial crop grown here during the winter season is Brinjal, Beans, Cauliflower, Chilies, Onion, cabbage etc. The forest of the area is mainly tropical dry deciduous forest. The main constituents of forest are Bel, Babul, Mango, Jamun, Eucalyputas, Kathal, Neem, Mahua, Semul, Pipal, Palash, Sisam etc.




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Trees of terminalla species were found, besides, Palash, Mango, Kathal, Sisam, Teak, Gulmohar etc. are planted and maintained by M/s CCL and Forest Department. The grass land vegetation mainly covered by Dubh, Munj species, Bans/Bamboo etc.

As there is B-Type forest, hence major fauna elements were absent in this area. Mainly Common langur, Jackal, Newla are observed/reported. No endangered species of fauna elements has been reported as per Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 and its subsequent amendments. The only endemic species found in the buffer zone is cuckoo. No migratory species and there path/corridor have been found/reported in the area.

4.7.1 Conservation plan for flora & fauna

The important animal species for conservation point of view in the study area which falls under scheduile I, schedule II part II of “The wildlife (protection) Act, 1972 are Python, Peafowl, jackal and Langur etc. seen as reported by villagers. This entire species are important to us for conservation point of view therefore, it is proposed that the CCL will take the following general conservation measures along with the provisions of conservation plan for the observed Schedule-I speices.

a) Protection Measures With that help of local people and employees watch will be kept on hunting of these animals. Forest and Police Department will be informed if such incident happens to take action against the offenders. If necessary, with that help of forest department, the stranded Jackal will be shifted to a safer place. As a matter of practice now, CCL provides funds for fencing the forest land area in the Core Zone. This will further strengthen our attempts towards conservation of above indicated animals.

b) Strengthening of Water Bodies Through community development work in villages in the Buffer Zone existing water sources particularly the village tanks will be strengthened to provide water to the local community so that biotic pressure on water resources presents in the forest areas and used by wild fauna is gradually reduced.

c) Tree Planting The geo-climatic conditions of the area will favour growth of the following tree species. They will this be planted – (i) Mahuwa (Madhuca latifolia) – For a shady tree. (ii) Jamun (Syzigium cuminii) – For Monkey a shady tree. (iii) Bad (Ficus benghalensis) – For other animals, a shady tree. (iv) Aam (Mangifera indica) – For Monkey etc. and a shady tree. (v) Sehtoot (Morus alba) – Different animals and the local people. (vi) Guava (Psidium guajava) – Different animals and the local people. (vii) Amla (Emblica officinalis) – For the people of the area, a shady tree. (viii) Peepal (Ficus religioso) – For other animals, a shady tree. (ix) Imli (Tamarindus indica) – Many animals, the people and shady tree.




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d) Control of forest fire, fire in coal seam and coal stock

Fire can destroy the entire habitats (micro and macro) and its life supporting potential in a forest area. Fire does not spare fauna also. CCL will implement the existing DGMS stipulated fire protection norms on coal seams and coal stock. This will ensure that a congenial atmosphere is created and fire does not affect the fauna and flora as well. CCL will also encourage its employees and villagers to report forest fires (if any) to Forest/Police department. CCL will also extend its fire fighting capabilities whenever needed to forest department for fighting forest fires.

4.7.2 Recommendations for Mitigation Measures

x Monitoring of the area on regular intervals. x Management of OBDs appropriately. Selection of plant for forestation on the OB

dumps and the periphery should be of mixed type having a combination of fast and slow growing species with an ultimate aim to have triple storey plantation i.e. a combination of species of tall, intermediate and short height plant may be planted all round the dump. At the top of OB dump slow and short height plant should be planted while at the foot, fast growing and long height plants should be planted. This will break the blowing of wind and prevent the dust from being air born.

x Greening of peripheral areas will be done. There is need for creating green belt of at least 30-40 meters width to provide an effective dust, noise and sight curtain in the periphery of mining area. The trees to be planted in the green belt area shall act as buffers and shock absorber against dust, noise and stone flying. Trees in the green belt should be tall, wind firm, broad leaved and evergreen.

x A green belt of 20-30 mts wide in triple storey fashion should be raised on either side of the haul road to prevent migration of dust and noise far off places. Besides, along the link road, access road, colony road, 3-4 rows of evergreen and dust resistant plants should be raised in triple storey fashion.

x With the help of the local people and employees watch will be kept on hunting/killing of these animals. Forest and police department will be informed if such incident happens to take action against the offenders. If necessary help of forest department will be taken to shift any such stranded animals to a safer place.

x Awareness measures about preservation of wild life and biodiversity in neighborhood villages will be brought through painted signboards and slogans etc. Awareness programmes in local schools will be arranged every year during Environment week, Wild life week and Van Mahotsava.

4.8 Socio-Economic Impact

4.8.1 Negative Impact

The probable major impact of the project would be-

x Relocation of the local residents due to mining activities, if needed




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x Increased pollution due to enhanced mining activities x Increased transportation of coal would lead to bad road and more pollution

4.8.2 Positive Impact

Positive aspects are as follows- x Employment to land losers resulting in improved quality of life x Opportunities of indirect income generation x Improved socioeconomic standard of local people x Upgrading of infrastructure facilities in the villages of the PIA x The villages in the PIA will be benefitted from the Corporate Social

Responsibility (CSR) activities of the CCL.

4.8.3 Recommendations for mitigation measures

To alleviate the negative impacts of the Project, it is vital to plan mitigation measures for the local residents in the villages under the PIA. The following recommendations are being made towards mitigating these undesirable adverse impacts: x Public consultation to take the people in confidence x Fertile plots of land, should be avoided from acquisition x Displaced/affected households should be compensated as per policy x Dialogue with the villagers in the PIA towards improving their participation in

planning etc, otherwise they are totally against the Company

x Safe water supply to be provided through upgrading the existing systems x Awareness generation for construction and use of latrines in the villages x Proper solid waste management to be initiated x Upgrading of road networks x Health services to be restored towards providing proper and timely health care x To minimise dust pollution water should be sprinkled at regular intervals daily x Organise skill/vocational training for local residents to enhance their

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Instead of CCL duplicating the available services in the locality, it would be better to coordinate with other Government departments in order to provide and upgrade the existing services in a convergent manner.

4.9 Effects on Traffic Movement Coal is proposed to be transported to shivpur railway siding through covered tipping trucks on metalled road. It is a dedicated road corridor, free from any kind of public commutation, for transportation of Coal from Amrapali OCP to Shivpur railway siding. Total length of coal transportation road is around 4 kms.

Traffic Desity Impact Study As mentioned earlier, Coal is transported to Shivpur siding through a dedicated coal transportation road. No public commutation observed on the coal transportation road. Hence, coal transportation through covered tipping trucks is the only contributor for tranffic density.

1. The transportation of coal from mines to Shivpur siding 75,757 tonnes/day (25.00 MTPA incremental). 2. The carrying capacity of vehicles deployed for transportation of coal is around 27 tonnes/truck. 3. The total number of trips made by trucks for movement of coal daily is around 2805 trucks. 4.Considering 18 hours duration of truck movement, number of trucks movement will be around 2805/18 = 156 trucks/hour or 576 PCUs/hr. (Considering 3.7 PCU for each MAV as per IRC:106 -1990). 5. 576 PCUs/hr loaded and 576 PCU‟s/hr unloaded. Total 1152 PCU/hr.

V/C LoS Performance 0.0 – 0.2 A Excellent 0.2 – 0.4 B Very Good 0.4 – 0.6 C Good 0.6 – 0.8 D Fair/Average 0.8 – 1.0 E Poor 1.0 & above F Very Poor V= Volume in PCU’s/hr. C= Capacity in PCU’s/hr. LOS= Level of Service

Existing Traffic Predicted Traffic No.of PCU's/hr V/C LoS No.of PCU's/hr V/C LoS

666 0.444 C 1152 0.768 D

4.10 Visual/Aesthetic Effects Suitable mitigation measures like levelling of uneven and degraded land, avenue and block plantation, removal of coal and solid waste heaps, removal of water logging and dismantling of redundant infrastructure are proposed to be done in this project to eliminate spots of eyesore.




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4.11 Impact on local population and R&R Action Plan Around 260 PAFs have been identified in the villages Bingalt and Manwatongri falling within the project boundary for R&R. Details are as givem below.

S.no Village PAFs Status 1 Binglat 210 R&R site identification in progress. R&R will

be completed by 2022-23 2 Manwatongri 50 R&R site of 5.5 Ha identified near Honhe

village. Development of site in progress. Shifting will be completed by 2021-22

Employment Details Till date, direct employement has been provided to 80 PAPs under Amrapali OCP. Further, employment to 30 PAPs has been proposed and will be completed by 2022-23. The compensation is proposed as per R&R Policy of CIL was revised with effect from 5th April, 2012.

R&R Policy of CIL

Compensation For Land One Employment per 2 acres to land losers (plots can be clubbed together) Or monetary compensation @ Rs.5.0 Lakh per acre subject to a minimum of Rs.0.50 Lakh. The compensation can be paid in form of annuity also on monthly, quarterly, annually etc upto 60 years of age or life of project, whichever is earlier. Note: A person receiving employment forgoes all claims to monetary compensation and a person receiving monetary compensation forgoes all claims to employment.

Compensation For Homestead Compensation for homestead building as per standard valuation method under LA Act subject to a minimum of Rs. 2 Lakh per household Payment of Rs 3.0 Lakh in lieu of alternate housing site, assistance in designing & shifting, compensation for construction cattle shed and working shed etc. Subsistence allowance to each affected family @ 25 days Minimum Agricultural Wages per month for one year. Compensation For Sharecroppers, Land lessees, Tenants, Day labourers, Landless tribals etc. @ Rs. 5 lakh per household in lieu of livelihood loss. Affected landless tribal families will be provided one time financial assistance equivalent to 500 days MAWs as a compensation for loss of customary rights. Assistance to PAPs to take up non-farm self employment through petty contracts or formation of co-operatives. Contractors will be persuaded to give jobs to eligible PAPs on preferential basis.




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Indirect Employment Opportunities

Apart from this, many local persons are expected to be engaged contractually from time to time for different activities like coal transportation, coal loading & unloading, plantation and its maintenance, civil construction and maintenance jobs, petty supply jobs, E&M maintenance jobs, water sprinkling at dust generating points etc. The existing contractors and suppliers are strongly encouraged to employ local people only as a matter of Company policy unless the awarded jobs require high technical competence not available locally. Other traders and private ancillary enterprises have also grown in the area. This has given rise to additional indirect employment opportunities. Besides, the State and Central Government are also benefited by way of Central Sales Tax, Income Tax, Cess etc. As per the R&R Policy of CIL dated April, 2012, it is proposed to impart vocational training to land losers and weaker sections of the society. .

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Chapter 5

Analysis of Alternative

(TECHNOLOGY AND SITES)

5.1 Introduction Mining project is a site-specific project. Mineral lies beneath the earth surface in a fixed area and extraction of that mineral needs excavation in the area. So, there is a very little choice left for the alternative sites. Final site selection depends on the quantity, quality and suitability of the particular mineral for particular industry.

5.2 Alternative for Techonology

5.2.1 Method of Mining

Amrapali OCP is an existing project and choice of opencast mining operation is based on the occurance of geological reserve, available mining technology and economics of mining.

Considering the mining and geological conditions of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) i.e. multiple seams, gentle gradient of coal seams and variable thickness of OB/partings, the method of mining adopted to extract coal and OB is inclined slicing method. Shovel-dumper mining system has been envisaged for OB removal in both the quarries. Coal winning is proposed to be carried out using Surface Miner – FE Loader-Dumper/ shovel-dumper combination.

5.2.2 Dumping Pattern

The total volume of OBR is estimated as 99.36 M.Cum including 15.65 M.cum proposed to be re-handled (Honhe Dump on Western Section). 24.41 M.Cum is proposed to be placed in the external dump (89.16 Ha) and 52.47 M.Cum will be backfilled in the excavated quarry/ mine void (211.65 Ha) and the balance 22.48 M.Cum will be backfilled in the internal dump (72.46 Ha). Refer Plate XIV for Final Stage Dump Plan.

5.2.3 Coal Transportation

At present, coal is being dispatched through multiple railway sidings on Shivpur-Tori railway line. Coal transportation from mine to railway siding is done by covered tipping trucks.




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As per the Approved EPR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA), a new pit head Amrapali railway siding for dispatch and transportation of coal from mine to siding through covered conveyor belt system is proposed.

The construction of pit head Amrapali Railway siding is under progress, it has been estimated that it may take 3 years to come into operation. Till then, coal will be transported to sidings on Shivpur-Tori line by covered tipping trucks.




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Chapter 6

Environmental Monitoring Programme

6.1 Introduction The Environmental Monitoring Programme covers the technical aspects associated with mitigation, namely sampling schedule, measurement methodologies, data analysis, reporting schedules, emergency procedures and budgetary allocations associated with the same.

Samples for study of air quality, water quality and noise level will be collected and tested fortnightly at strategic locations representing a wholesome picture of the project. Groundwater level shall be monitored regularly. The Implementing authority will be guided and advised by feedback data obtained from above monitoring data.

6.2 Monitoring of Environmental Control Measures Environmental cell at the area and Corporate level will take all necessary care to implement and monitor pollution control measures and for overall environmental management, It will look after the following aspects of environmental management.

x Generation of environmental data bank x Monitoring of project implementation along with environmental control measures. x Co-ordination for timely implementation of compliance-conditions of Environmental

clearance of the project. x Liaison with MOEF&CC and Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board.

Corporate Level Environmental Cell headed by H.O.D (Env & Forest), CCL HQ will provide necessary support required for environmental management of project. Area Level The GM of Magadh-Amrapali Area will co-ordinate the environmental control measures including environmental quality monitoring in consultation with CCL HQ, State Govt., State Forest Department and Area Staff Officer (Environment Management and Control). The Area Staff Officer (Environment Management and Control) gets the necessary staffs and other infra-structural facilities for effective implementation of various measures from the office of GM of Magadh-Amrapali Area.




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6.3 Monitoring of Environmental parameters

6.3.1 Ambient Air, Noise & Water Monitoring

The existing routine monitoring stations of Amrapali OCP for air, water, noise has been assessed and was found suitable for monitoring the environmental status of the proposed project. Additional stations has been proposed at strategic locations to ensure wholesome and scientific representation of the region. Details of stations considered for monitoring of the environment for the proposed project is as follows:

Table 6.1 Details of Environmental Monitoring Stations

Category Type Location Frequency

Ambient Air*

Existing Site Office (Core Zone)

Fortnightly Existing Weigh Bridge (Core Zone)

Proposed Honhe (Canteen) – (Up Wind) Proposed Ursu – (Down Wind) Proposed Kumarang Kalan – (Down Wind)

Noise

Existing Site Office (Core Zone)

Fortnightly Existing Weigh Bridge (Core Zone) Proposed Honhe (Canteen) Proposed Ursu

Surface Water Proposed Dudhmatia Nala before conf. with Barki River

Quarterly Proposed Barki River - U/s of Amrapali OCP

Proposed Barki River- After conf. with Chundru nadi

Ground Water Existing Borewell Water–Amrapali Canteen Quarterly

Proposed Borewell Water-Ursu Village Effluent Water (4 parameters)

Existing Mine Sump Effluent Fortnightly Proposed Workshop Effluent

Effluent Water (27 parameters)

Existing Mine Sump Effluent Quarterly Proposed Workshop Effluent

Ground water level

Existing Barkute Basti (Well No-NK-107) Pre & Post Monsoon Existing Tandwa Village(WB No-BHB-16)

(Note: Selection of the routine ambient air stations has been made based on the annual wind direction pattern of the region as per IMD, which is predominantly flowing from W-NW.)




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6.3.2 Measurement Methodologies

Air Quality: Particulate Matter PM10, PM2.5, Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) concentration in downwind direction considering predominant wind direction, at a distance of 500 metres from the following dust generating sources shall be measured in the manner indicated below:

Table 6.2 Measurement methodologies for Air Quality Monitoring

Sl. No. Parameter Technique Technical Protocol

1 PM10 Respirable Dust Sampler (Gravimetric Method)

IS:5182 (Part-23)

2 PM2.5 Fine Dust Sampler (Gravimetric Method)

As per CPCB guidelines

3 Sulphur Dioxide Modified West &Gaeke (Ultra-violet Fluorescence)

IS:5182 (Part-2)

4 Oxides of Nitrogen Jacob &Hochheiser (Chemiluminescence)

IS:5182 (Part-6)

In addition to the general laboratory and analytical facilities, the following sampling and analytical equipment shall be used.

Table 6.3 Smapling Analytical equipments used for environmental monitoring

Sl. No Name of the Equipment 1 High Volume air samplers. 2 Multi gas air samplers. 3 Wind recorder 4 Aneroid Barometer. 5 Wet & Dry Bulb Thermometer 6 Hygrometer 7 Spectrophotometer.

Water Quality: Three litres of representative water samples will be collected in plastic container and transported to laboratory for physico-chemical analysis. For determination of BOD and bacteriological analysis, pre-sterilized bottles will be used and care will be taken to maintain cool temperature by keeping the bottles in ice boxes during transportation to the laboratory for analysis. Physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters for drinking water samples will be compared with IS:




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10500 standard and mine discharge water samples will be compared with MoEF&CC Schedule-VI standard.

Noise Level: Ambient Air Quality Standards in respect of Noise as per ‘The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control), Rules 2000 along with the guidelines prescribed by the Director General, Mines & safety (DGMS) shall be complied with. The noise level meter capable of measuring equivalent sound pressure level shall be used for noise level measurement. Ambient air quality, water quality (mine discharge and drinking water samples), ground water level, noise level and land use will be monitored. This is already being implemented through CMPDI in other running projects of CCL.

6.3.3 Plantation

Plant growth, its maintenance and survival rate will be monitored. This is already being implemented through Forest Department in other running projects of CCL.

6.3.4 Health

Health of the employees will be examined for identifying occupational diseases etc. to initiate remedial measures in time. This is already being implemented by way of peridic Medical Examination as per DGMS guidelines.

6.4 Emergency Procedures The term ‘major accident’ means an unexpected and sudden occurrence of event from abnormal developments in course of one’s industrial activity leading to a serious danger to public or environment, whether immediate or delayed, inside or outside the installation involving one or more hazardous substances. Keeping in view the three basic principles i.e. prevention, preparedness( both pro-active and reactive) and mitigation of effect through rescue, recovery, relief and rehabilitation, a comprehensive blue print of disaster management plan (DMP) is to be prepared for the project incorporating the following: -Identification and assessment of risks -Recommendation of measures to prevent damage to life and property against such risks.

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(refer Table 6.1) and the prevalent monitoring rates of CMPDI for different parameters.

Table 6.4 Proposed Environmental Monitoring Cost

Parameters Rate (in Rs.)

Total No. of samples in a year

Annual Cost (in Rs.)

PM10 14354 120 (5*2*12) 17,22,480

PM2.5 12194 120 (5*2*12) 14,63,280

Noise 6338 96 (4*2*12) 6,08,448

Surface Water (19 parameters)

8620 72 (3*2*12) 6,20,640

Ground Water (24 parameters)

9313 8 (2*4) 74,504


2329 48 (2*2*12) 1,11,792


11959 8 (2*4) 95,672

Total annual cost 46,96,816

Total cost for project life (4 years) (Approx.) 4*46,96,816

= 1,87,87,264

The above estimated cost against routine environmental monitoring is based on the current rate of CMPDI (as on May 2020). It cost may vary in future subject to any change in the rates.

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Chapter 7

Additional Studies

7.1 Public Consultation This EIA/EMP has been prepared as per the standard Terms of Reference (ToR) recommended by EAC and submitted to Jharkhand State pollution Control Board (JSPCB), Ranchi, for conduct of public consultation as directed by MoEFCC. Public Consultation in respect of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) (25 MTPA/ 619.87 Ha.) was conducted as per the EIA Notification 2006 and Standard Terms of Reference (ToR) granted by MoEFCC. The details of Public Consultation are as given below:

Particulars Details

Date of Advertisement 6.10.2020

Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared

Prabhat Khabar and Hindustan Times

Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YYYY)

17.11.2020

Place of Public Hearing At Project Office, village- Honhe, Post.- Tandwa, Dist.- Chatra

Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members present

Chaired by Shri. Santosh Kumar Sinha, Additional Collector, Dist.-Chatra

Shri.Ashok Kumar Yadav, Regional Officer, Hazaribag, JSCPCB Shri. Sanjay Kumar Shrivastav, Assistant Scientist, JSPCB Ranchi HQ

Management/ Members of CCL.

No. of people attended the public hearing meeting

About 185 (the people of Honhe, Qumrang Kala, Qumrang Khurd, Ursu, Binglat, Kasiadih, Tandwa etc. participated in particular.)




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Minutes of Public Hearing is as given below: S.No. Name and address of

the villagers present Question raised /Suggestions/Issues etc. Response of the Representative of

company.

1 Shri Basnat Sahni Public Hearing was conducted in 2003 for Amrapali OCP at Vananchal College. The Unit was started during 2013-14. As per the conditions, Top Soil should have been preserved but the unit has spread them here and there. Jobs should be given to the land losers. Cracks develop in the houses and schools as a result of heavy blasting. Siren should be blown and blasting be carried out at specific times. CCL is like our family and with the help of district administration problem will not arise at all. Water sprinkling is not being done which results into air pollution. Previously doctors use to come but now no doctor is coming. Only 85 persons were provided jobs whereas 1000 persons should have been provided. The unit pays a lot of money to Central Govt., State Govt. and Forest Deptt. ,but project tenants are not given any money. Land is returned to Forest department after mining is over, on similar lines the land should be returned to the tenants as well. Measures must be taken to control Air, Noise and Water Pollution in Amrapali OCP . Tenants must be given facilities as per the R&R policy and jobs be provided to them.

Sri A.K. Choubey, GM explained that top soil will be collected. Controlled blasting will be done in the Unit. Tenants will be provided facility and job as per the R&R Policy. Steps will be taken for reduction of air pollution, water pollution and noise pollution. Doctor will be posted in the unit and 01 Ambulance is there for the patients.

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Shri Binod Mandal, Kumrang Khurd

The summary (Chart) shown by the Project Officer is not correct. 6 no. of sprinklers are operating, but only 2 tankers operate. Sprinklers operate on some days and thereafter it is stopped.. Assurances by officers of CCL must also be seen on ground level. Shri Peeyush Goyal had promised to provide RO water to the villagers but it has not yet been done. Dust is generated as a result of blasting, it must be reduced. Discussion should be done with land losers and at least basic facilities be provided. After mining is completed , land should be returned to the tenant after top soil over them. Raiyats are involved in false cases. Earlier Doctors used to visit every week but now a days he has not been

Proper water sprinkling by tankers is being done. The information provided in summery is correct. RO is being installed for providing pure drinking water to villagers. Weekly presence of doctors again will be ensured. After I took over no case has been loosed.




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visiting for the past two years. Medicines are not provided. When Coal is taken for domestic purpose , they are harassed.

3. Shri Kamal Kumar Compensation paid is meagre amount. Only one job is provided for every Two Acres of land. Jobs should also be provided to tenancy as well as the GMK land. Discussion should also be done with tenants before mining. Provisions of roads, electricity, water, health have not made. All the facilities should be provided to the five village tenants.

Compensation is given at Govt. Rate. 85 persons have been given job till date. Scrutiny of documents for employement of other persons are going on. A solution will be arrived by joint effort and tenants will be provided facility.

4 Shri Ajay Kumar Dev Ji ,Kumarang Kala

Promises of the earlier Public Hearing have not been kept. No facility were provided. Project management is only prompt in expansion of the project and not in providing facilities to the tenants. Compensation amount should be finalized first only then the matter of expansion will arise. Road transportation should be stopped and Rail should be adopted for coal transportation. People are falling sick and having breathing disorder as a result of pollution in the area. Hospital facility should be provided in addition to mitigation measures for pollution. Expansion must take place but ensure that discrimination does not happen.

Facilities are being provided as per Govt. Rules. Local sale will be strated so that the local vehicles can be deployed. All steps are being taken for control of pollution.

5 Shri Ghaneshwar Yadav, Honhe Village

Project started operating 5-6 years ago but villagers have not benefitted despite this. No one speaks of compensation but expansion is talked about. Air pollution happens as a result of coal transportation by road. Under such circumstances, we are not ready for the expansion.

Tenants and villagers are being provided proper compensation. Frequency of sprinkling will be increased in transportation road.

6 Sri Sandeep Singh , Kumarang Kala

Five villages are involved in the project. Land losers are pained. Brokers from elsewhere are interfering in these matters. CSR money is also spent outside these villages Kendriya Vidyalaya and Sports complex have been opened using money of CSR. A committee should be constituted in coordination with CCL and then CSR work should be done in consultation with the committee and thereafter expansion should take place. Water sprinkling work is given on contract but the activity is not carried out by the contractors. Outsiders try to befool the villagers. Management involves the villagers into court cases.

The expenditure of CSR is being done as per order of District Administration. Now expenditure of CSR will be done on nearby Area and proper arrangement of water sprinkling will be done.




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7 Shri Lalji Ganjhu CCL management does not provide any facility to the land losers. Past speakers have already raised other points. Those matters must be in focus of the CCL management.

The expenditure of CSR is being done as per order of District Administration. Now expenditure of CSR will be done on nearby Area and proper arrangement of water sprinkling will be done.

8 Sri Ashutosh Mishra Kumarang Kala

Expansion proposal is from the existing 14.4 MTPA to 25MTPA (Normative)/35 MTPA (Peak) . What have we gained out of the mining operations that have taken place during the last 5-6 years. Water tank has been constructed but tap has not yet been provided. Even the pond has become dirty. Facilities like Roads , Electricity, School ,Hospital etc have not been provided to the land losers Till the problem of GM land is not sorted out, no work would be permitted on such land. The present rate of Rs. 9 Lakhs per Acre of land be enhanced. The amount of compensation and the number of jobs to be provided should be first clarified and then expansion should be undertaken.

Facilities are being provided as per Govt. Rules.

9 Shri Ujjwal Kumar Kumarang Kala

Our family has 112 acres of land, but jobs have not been provided yet. CCL management should bring some reforms in their Job for land policy. Work should start only after obtaining opinion of all the villagers. Compensation amount should be enhanced from the present 9 lakhs to 15 Lakhs.

Facilities are being provided as per Govt. Rules

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Shri Shankar Chourasia , Mukhia , Gaadilong Panchaayat

River water has become dirty after CCL started work. Cracks have developed in houses due to blasting. Tenants be paid a sum of Rs.3000/ per month for each decimal of land. NTPC Ltd. pays Rs 3000/- per month for each decimal. Compensation has not yet been paid for the past piece of land given to CCL. This may be paid as soon as possible. Compensation also be paid against the Jungle Jhari land .

Facilities are being provided as per Govt. Rules

11 Shri Sitaram Sao Pramukh, Chatra

Assurance given in the previous Public Hearing may kindly be followed first. CCL is secretly conducting the Public Hearing. This should have been publicized and advertised.

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12 Shri Rajeshwar Narayan Das Kumarang Kala

Fund meant for development purpose has been misused by the brokers. Development is visible after there has been a change in Management of CCL. Development is significant in the past 2 years.

Facilities, compensation and job will be provided as per Govt. Rules

13 Sri Ramesh Verma, Binglat

There is no provision for displaced persons in the statement given by Management. Bus has been provided but there is no school. For public hearing the notice was pasted on a house in the village. In 2018 GM had said that job will be provided in 15 days but till date job and compensation has not been provided. There is only High School in Village. It was said that school will be adopted but there is n o development.

Job over JJ land should also be provided by Addl. Collector.

14 Sri Rajendra Prasad, Kumrang khurd

Environment means Jungle-Jharhi. Villagers used the forest for employment by using khukhri & pattal. After opening of mine environment has become bad and people are falling sick. Huge irregularities in land has taken place. Job to other persons in place of land owner has been given. Proper solution of this should be done. Information about public hearing was not given to 05 villages. Whatever was said earlier in 2013 has not been completed. Bus should be provided for the benefit for the villagers so that work taken properly.

15 Sri Manoj Ram, Tola- Manwa Tongri , Kumrang Kala

There is a talk of displacement of Manwa Tongri but no discussion on job and compensation for us. First we should be resettled. The transport road passes through our Tola and generates huge dust. Water sprinkling should be proper

Resettlement will be done as per R&R Policy. Job and compensation will be provided and frequency of water sprinkling will be increased.

16 Sri Fulchand Sahu, Serendag

In my mauza 252 acres of land has been acquired. In addition to 5 villages my village should also be added. Work under CSR should also be done in my village. Due to pollution Asthma and TB has increased in our village. CCL officers say that they do water sprinkling their area.

17 Sri Ranjeet Kumar, Kashiadih

My land has been acquired for Shivpur Rly Siding. No job and compensation provided to us. Money has been deposited in Chatra Treasury. Compensation should be provided to us else we will stop work of Railways.

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18 Sri Dularchandra Sahu, Jila Parishad Member, North Tandwa

Invitation was given to us for Public hearing and we have come. Administration should pay attention for our facilities. Without permission of Forest Department money and related work is going on. We will oppose it till its resolution.

Mining and Road construction work is done only after getting EC.

19 Sri Akshayvat Pandey, Mukhia, Raham Panchayat.

This programme is like eye wash. All solutions can be done from this platform. Transport road causes a lot of pollution. AC should organized camp for resolving land of Gair-Mazurwa and Khashmahal. The land should have the name of its owner. Rs. 700 crores is deposited in DMFT what District Administation is doing. Under CSR Rs. 350 crores is with Administration. After approval of Administration is spent. There is no facility for higher education. No add is given by CCL to Vananchal College.

Arrangement of sprinkling is being done to reduce the pollution from transportation road. As per Govt Rule the fund of CSR and DMFT is spent. Suitable arrangement is being done by CCL for higher education.

20 Sri Suresh Yadav, Mishrol There is lot of discontent among land losers. Local villagers have purchased Trucks/ Haiwa. But all the vehicles are stranded as local sale is stopped. Transportation should be done through our vehicles. CCL has lodged case against us.

Action is being taken for start of local sale.

21 Sri Prayag Ram, Mukhia , Misrol Panchayat

Proper compensation be paid to land owners. Pollution in 04 Panchayat is taken place due to Shivpur Rly Siding. They should also be given compensation. CCL and District Administration should provide proper solution on it. After decision of Govt. the expansion should be taken.

Frequency of sprinkling will be increased on transport road and discussion with Higher Authorities will be done for providing facility to other villages.




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7.2 Safety & Risk assessment Outside agency deploying HEMM or any equipment in the mine for excavation of coal shall plan their activities in conformation with the prevailing statutory provisions as per Mines Act 1952 and CMR 1957 applicable for safety in opencast mines. However, all statutory rules, regulations, applicable laws etc. and statutory requirement related to Govt. licenses, workers compensation, Insurance, etc., including minimum wage act for workers employed by the outside agency shall have to be adhered to. Rules if any imposed by local/State/Central authorities should also be complied by leaser of HEMM/equipment and then shall have to supply various protective equipments viz. helmet, shoes etc. to the workmen at their cost. All the regulations & schedules of coal mines Regulations 1957 relating to opencast mining have to be adhered to and implemented in order to maintain day to day safety precautions as per stature.

7.2.1 Safety Aspects for Outsourcing/Hiring of HEMM/Equipment

Special precaution shall be taken while deploying workers in the mine. Before employing any labour to the mine proper vocation training shall be imparted and recommendations of VIII Safety Conference should be strictly followed. Terms and conditions shall be fixed by management for deployment of labourers by outside agency. Some of the major aspects are as follows:- For persons :

x No persons shall be deployed unless he is trained at VTC x Records in Form-B Form-D shall be maintained. x Records of Vocational training Certificate and driving license of operators shall be

kept by HEMM outsourcing agency and shall be made readily available for inspection by management.

x No person shall be employed unless person holds VTC certificate and Management is informed. A record of it shall be maintained.

x Adequate supervision shall be maintained by qualified competent persons. x Outside agency shall follow safety guidelines and safety instructions from Project

Authorities. For Machineries as recommended by DGMS Cir. (Tech.) 1 of 1999:

x All the machineries to be deployed in mines should be checked before deployment by competent authority.

x Regular checking of m/c deployed by outside agency shall be done. No unfit machine shall be deployed before the defect is rectified.

x A proper record of repair and maintenance along with inspection done by management and defect pointed out shall be maintained and signed by authorized person.




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x The trucks deployed by outside agency shall be provided with Audio-visual alarms, proper light for use at night and period when natural light is not sufficient. Also audio-visual alarms for reversing on trucks shall be provided.

Other Precautions for machines

x RTO certificate photo copies of all vehicles shall be submitted to management x Daily welding, monitoring, inspection shall be done by the agency’s mechanic as

directed by management. x Machine manufacturers should be asked to give risk analysis details in respect

machines deployed by outside agencies. x Suitable type of the fire extinguishers shall be provided in every machine.

General :

x No person/vehicle shall be deployed at any place other than authorized place. x All workers should obey lawful instruction of mine management. x Risk Management Plan of tipper/pay loader shall be made and implemented. x All drivers shall obey systematic traffics rules prepared by management x Before deploying workers they must be trained and briefed about safety aspects in

opencast mine. However during course of execution of the work, if any accident occurs whether major or minor, the matter shall have to be immediately informed to mine management i.e. Colliery Manager/Agent/GM of Area so that Notices of accidents in a accordance of (Reg.9 of CMR 1957) and Section 23 of Mines Act 1952 may be given and other necessary steps may be taken in accordance with the Mines Act 1952.

x Outside Agency shall operate transport system in such a way so as to minimize pollution in the mine.

7.2.2 Stability of Benches, Quarry High walls and Spoil Dumps

During quarry operations, it is necessary to adopt required mining parameters for the stability of benches, high walls and spoil dumps. It is also mandatory to examine systematically the fencing of mine workings, land slides and cracks between benches. It is required to maintain well graded and wide roads on benches keeping the width of working areas sufficient for spreading of blasted rock and movement of the mining and transport equipment. During actual mining operation, systematic observations of the condition of benches, high wall slopes and spoil dumps should be carried out and the dimensions be modified if necessary to suit the local conditions.




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7.2.3 Precautions against Danger of Inundation from Surface Water

x A careful assessment is to be made against the danger from surface water before the onset of rainy season. The necessary precautions should be clearly laid down and implemented. Garland drains need to be provided to drain away the surface rain water from coming into the mine.

x Inspections for any accumulation of rain water, obstruction in normal drainage and weakening in embankment.

x Standing order; for withdrawal of working persons in case of apprehended danger. x During heavy rain inspection of vulnerable points is essential. In case of any danger

persons are to be withdrawn to safer places. x Nallah or water inlets may be diverted or isolated by embankments if so required.

7.2.4 Prevention of Flooding of Equipment Deployed at Bottom Horizons

During the heavy monsoon period, the mining operation in the lower-most bench may have to be stopped. Therefore, it is proposed to drown the lower-most bench, which would work as a sump. The water will be pumped out and discharged into the nearby Nalla. For ensuring safety of the equipment while working out bottom horizons with no access to surface profile, the following measures should be taken: Drivage of initial trenches and coal cutting on bottom benches should be done during the dry period of the year. Ramps should be made for quick shifting of equipment from bottom horizons, liable to be flooded during monsoon period, to the top horizons.

7.2.5 Prevention of Electric Shocks:

During mining operations, all the statutory provisions of the Indian Electricity Rules 1956, and Indian Standards for installation and maintenance of electrical equipment etc. should be observed.

x For protection from electric shocks to persons, from electrical equipment with voltage up to 1000V Earth Leakage Relay should be provided which will automatically disconnect electrical circuits.

x Closed mobile substations and switchgears should be mechanically interlocked which exclude the possibility of opening the door when oil switch and air circuit breakers are in operation.

x All metal parts of electrical equipment should be properly earthed to avoid failure of insulation.

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7.2.6 Dust Suppression & Dilution of Exhaust Fumes:

The following measures should be adopted for dust suppression at all quarry working places, dumps, haul roads, CHP and near other auxiliary mining operations.

x Spraying with water on all working faces & haul roads, by special spraying machines or water-sprinkler.

x While drilling holes, it is necessary to use dust extraction devices. x Installation of local dust suppression and air conditioning devices in cabins of

excavators and drilling rigs may be considered. x Levelling of spoil dump surface. x Separate dust suppression arrangement should be provided for CHP.

To prevent collection of harmful mixtures in the atmosphere, from the different sections of quarry workings, it is recommended: - 1) To spread out the sources of dust formation and omission of harmful gases

throughout the working area of the quarry. 2) Drilling & blasting operations should be timed for periods of maximum wind activity

during the day. 3) Dumpers may be provided with purifiers for exhaust gases.

7.2.7 Measures to be taken for Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention:

In addition to statutory provisions, the measures for fire fighting and prevention of fires are as follows:

1) Organisation of special cell for systematic observations to examine and prevent fire 2) Removal of spillage of coal on benches and cleaning of coal horizons to prevent

cases of coal heating. 3) Storage of lubricants and cotton waste in enclosed fireproof containers in working

places. 4) Provision of fire extinguishers

7.2.8 Measures to be taken while Drilling Blasting:

Following measures should be taken while drilling and blasting operations in the quarry: 1) Drilling and Blasting in quarry should be done in accordance with the provisions of

Mines Safety Act, rules and regulations. 2) Adequate safety measures have to be taken during blasting operation in the quarry

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7.3 Energy Conservation Conservation of energy in any form is assuming greater importance in mechanized mines with rapid industrialization and increase in per capita consumption of energy resulting in insatiable demand of energy. The time is not far off when with the existing quantum of energy; the coal mining industry would be facing a bleak future. Hence it is of paramount importance that the existing quantum of energy is put to optimal and economical use with a high degree of conservation. Special emphasis is laid at the project formulation stage to take all steps for conservation of electrical energy including power consumption and power demand or fuel consumption. All efforts have been made to incorporate energy conservation system and equipment to achieve this in the planning and installation stage itself. At the stage of planning of the equipment of the underground mine, a careful study has been made with regard to location of power sub-station for the mine, selection of equipment, conductor size, operating power factor with special reference to the conservation of energy.

7.3.1 Managerial Control

To reduce occurrence of maximum power demand of certain group of equipment at a time and improve the effective load factor, demand meters have been proposed in each circuit breaker controlling the feeders. This would reduce power demand of the project at the same level of power consumption and also relieve the system of transmitting useless power.

7.3.2 Energy Audit

It is suggested that energy audit in the mine would be done regularly to even out maximum demand, as far as possible. Such an energy audit would not only pin point the defined areas but also would highlight the areas so that improvement can be implemented immediately.

7.3.3 Maintenance

A special emphasis would be laid on the preventive maintenance of all electrical, mechanical equipment. Energy conservation is very much related to preventive maintenance. Therefore the preventive maintenance would never be over looked. As part of management system, a feedback is necessary for better performance of equipment and statistical information of breakdowns would help in upgrading maintenance practices, after meaningful and purposeful analysis resulting in saving of diesel and power.

7.3.4 Distribution Network

In the power distribution network, care has been taken to select suitable size of conductors and cables to minimise losses and voltage drop. It is suggested that the conductor sizes recommended in the P.R are drawn at the construction stage of the project itself to avoid duplication of work later on. The size should not be changed either with higher or lower size of the conductor.




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7.3.5 Lighting

For the purpose of illumination in mine and dump areas, sodium vapour lamps have been recommended to reduce the energy consumption and to achieve the desired lux level. The important areas in the underground mine working where there is scope of energy savings, have been indicated above. This emphasizes the following: -

x The necessity for going in new system technology and equipment. x Even during planning, the aspect of energy conservation with respect to equipment

size is considered. x During operation, it is imperative to conduct an energy audit just like preventive

maintenance. x Complete monitoring by proper communication and instrumentation would identify

the areas where there is energy wastage so that corrective measures are taken. x If it deviates from the standards, causes should be identified and corrective action

may be taken. x Maximisation of utilisation within the load allocated by supply agencies by flattening

the peak demand. x Provision of adequate size of pumps in the mine especially during monsoon. x Staggering mining activities during usual peak hours.

7.4 Social Impact Assessment

7.4.1 Introduction

Amrapali coal mining project belong to Magadh-Amrapali Area of Central Coalfields Limited. The projects fall in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. The location of the project is showed in the topographic map in Plate-II. The entire region is a coal mining area falls in the North Karanpura coalfileds. The mining activity in this region has been a regular practice since long time dating back to 1970s. Consequently, the local population has a direct relationship with the coal mining projects in this region.

7.4.2 Methodology

The assessment of social impacts due to Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) has been carried out by taking into the consideration the socio-economic status of the affected population in core and buffer zones of the project. Observations from socio-economic baseline study report and secondary demographic data of the region from census 2011 has been utilised for carrying out the assessment.




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7.4.1 Social Impact Assessment of Villages falling in Core Zone of the Project

Population Village Name

Gram Panchayat Name

Total Geographical Area (in Hectares)

Total Households

Total Population of Village

Total Male Population of Village

Total Female Population of Village

Total Scheduled Castes Population of Village

Total Scheduled Castes Male Population of Village

Total Scheduled Castes Female Population of Village

Total Scheduled Tribes Population of Village

Total Scheduled Tribes Male Population of Village

Total Scheduled Tribes Female Population of Village

Binglat 1 KASIYADIH 294.23 82 498 261 237 30 16 14 0 0 0 Honhe 2 HONHI 840.79 162 870 450 420 476 236 240 0 0 0 Kumarang Khurd 3 KOED 505.92 212 998 505 493 264 131 133 1 0 1 Kumarang Kalan 4 KASIYADIH 468.62 250 1170 586 584 478 237 241 1 1 0 Ursu 5 KASIYADIH 301.37 108 581 286 295 149 77 72 342 163 179

Education

Village Private Pre - Primary School (Nursery/LKG/UKG) (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Govt Primary School (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Private Primary School (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Govt Middle School (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Private Middle School (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Secondary School (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Govt Senior Secondary School (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Govt Vocational Training School/ITI (Status A(1)/NA(2

Private Vocational Training School/ITI (Status A(1)/NA(2

Government School For Disabled (Status A(1)/NA(2

Private School For Disabled ( Status A(1)/NA(2))

1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

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Village

Covered Well (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Uncovered Well (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Uncovered Well Functioning All round the year (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer months (April-September) (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Hand Pump (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Hand Pump Functioning All round the year (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Hand Pump Functioning in Summer months (April-September) (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Tube Wells/Borehole (Status A(1)/NA(2))

River/Canal (Status A(1)/NA(2))

River/Canal Functioning All round the year (Status A(1)/NA(2))

River/Canal Functioning in Summer months (April-September) (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Tank/Pond/Lake (Status A(1)/NA(2))

1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 5 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

Drainage and Sanitation

Village

Open Drainage (Status A(1)/NA(2))

No Drainage (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Open Pucca Drainage Covered with Tiles Slabs (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Open Kuccha Drainage (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Community Toilet Complex (including Bath) for General Public (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Community Toilet Complex (excluding Bath) for General Public (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Rural Production Centres or Sanitary hardware outlet availability near the village (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Rural Production mart or Sanitary hardware outlet availability near the village (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Community waste disposal system after house to house collection (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Community Bio-gas or recycle of waste for production use (Status A(1)/NA(2))

No System (Garbage on road/street) (Status A(1)/NA(2))

1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2




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4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Connectivity

Village

Post Office (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Sub Post Office (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Public Bus Service (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Private Bus Service (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Tractors (Status A(1)/NA(2))

State Highway (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Major District Road (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Black Topped (pucca) Road (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Gravel (kuchha) Roads (Status A(1)/NA(2))

Water Bounded Macadam (Status A(1)/NA(2))

All Weather Road (Status A(1)/NA(2))

1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 4 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 5 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1

Health Village Hospital/PHC/CHC/Pvt

Clinic/TB/Maternity Clinic A(1)/NA(2))

Nutritional Centres-ICDS (Status A(1)/NA(2))

(If not available within the village, the distance range code of nearest place where facility is available is given viz; a for < 5 Kms, b for 5-10 Kms and c for 10+ kms ).

Nutritional Centres-Anganwadi Centre (Status A(1)/NA(2))


Nutritional Centres-Others (Status A(1)/NA(2))


ASHA (Status A(1)/NA(2))

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2 2 1 1 2 c 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 1 2 b 1 5 2 1 1 2 b 1

Community and Recreation Village Commu

nity Centre (Status A(1)/NA(2))


Sports Field (Status A(1)/NA(2))


Sports Club/Recreation Centre (Status A(1)/NA(2))


Cinema/Video Hall (Status A(1)/NA(2))


Public Library (Status A(1)/NA(2))


Public Reading Room (Status A(1)/NA(2))


1 2 c 2 c 2 b 2 b 2 b 2 b 2 2 b 2 b 2 c 2 c 2 c 2 c 3 2 c 1 2 c 2 c 2 c 2 c 4 2 c 2 c 2 c 2 c 2 b 2 b 5 2 c 2 c 2 c 2 c 2 b 2 b

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Village Agricultural Commodities (First)

Forest Area (in Hectares)

Area under Non-Agricultural Uses (in Hectares)

Barren & Un-cultivable Land Area (in Hectares)

Permanent Pastures and Other Grazing Land Area (in Hectares)

Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops etc. Area (in Hectares)

Culturable Waste Land Area (in Hectares)

Fallows Land other than Current Fallows Area (in Hectares)

Current Fallows Area (in Hectares)

Net Area Sown (in Hectares)

1 RICE 185.34 30.47 3 3.4 17.52 0 24.29 0 30.21 2 RICE 483.43 2.02 0 0 0 65.15 0 8 282.19 3 RICE 323.94 47.63 0 12 0 3.58 0 5 113.77 4 RICE 295.88 22.22 13.81 2.25 0 27.34 12.75 2.4 91.97 5 RICE 18.24 55.51 0 8.24 0 0 13.36 39.74 166.28

Irrigation Village Total Unirrigated Land Area (in

Hectares) Area Irrigated by Source (in Hectares)

Canals Area (in Hectares) Wells/Tube Wells Area (in Hectares)

Tanks/Lakes Area (in Hectares)

1 30.21 0 0 0 0 2 267.04 15.15 0 5 10.15 3 88.62 25.15 0 5 20.15 4 72.97 19 12 7 0 5 150.83 15.45 0 10.25 5.2

Above mentioned table gives an overview of existing socio-economic condition of villages. This data has been extracted from Census 2011. Using this table, we can identify our priority area of intervention where project can directly intervene and bring about positive social change. Project can address such critical area of intervention through its CSR, R&R and mine closure activities. However, at baseline data generation stage we can predict that Education, Health and Livelihood are such areas where CCL can easily, through its core activities, provide substantial relief. There are some indicators through which areas of intervention can be and further prioritized as per availability of fund. .




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7.4.2 Conclusion

Indicators through which areas of intervention can be and further prioritized as per availability of fund, are as follows: Health: Project area including nearby buffer zone has no Government Hospital except Tandwa has a CHC. CCL has its dispensary in Ursu village in core zone. Along with that CCL has provided two medical van for patients. However, almost all populations in locality depend on nearby Tandwa, Hazaribagh and Chatra for its health requirement. If we look at data of state Govt available in public domain, even existing CHC/PHC has very scant facility. Although CCL opens it dispensary at its mining site, which is of great relief to local population. Through CSR CCL can explore opportunity to provide health facility through Mobile medical vans or through tele medicine. Even under R and R such facility can be made available. Overall impact will be positive. Education: As mentioned in table, even condition of education is not very good in project area. CCL has adopted some students in the area for better education and sponsoring them in nearby St.Joseph school. It can also provide financial support to existing schools to expand their infrastructure. CCL has provided desk benches to some primary schools under CSR. Middle School located in Kumarang Khurd and Kumrang Kala may be upgraded to senior secondary level. Some villages don’t even have pre-primary schools. Such areas can be given special focus. This table gives an overview of existing resources. Plan can be according made to increase the outreach of education. Water: Drinking water is basic requirement. CCL can further identify specific tolas/mohalla to map and plan in order to provide drinking water. Presently CCL provides water through tanker in lean season under CSR. Strategy to ensure drinking water depends on local condition. CCL had initiated to provide RO water to community through RO plant in its mine site, however it didn`t work due to local condition. Some may be provided handpump and in some areas tap water can also be provided. One major area of intervention could be utilization of mine discharge. In most of the villages there is no irrigation facility. Net sown area is very low. If mine discharge is effectively used then large area can be irrigated. Initially free or nominal fee can be charged but gradually village water user committee can be formed to manage and utilize water distribution system. If farmers increase their net sown area and thein income enhances then they will pay as well. It can be made sustainable. Agriculture & Livelihood is also related to water. As most of the population depend on agriculture, water utilization can provide more opportunity in terms of crop diversification. As evident from data that irrigated land is very less therefor mine water utilization is very important. However providing only water is not enough. Nearby KVK should be involved to develop better strategy for agriculture and animal husbandry. Some farmers can be provided training for horticulture crop. Tribal villages can be given more focus to start such intervention. Some villages are completely or predominantly tribal villages. Such villages can be taken up on priority basis. It will provide great opportunity to show a model of tribal development. Ursu is a tribal village and CCL can plan livelihood activity for villagers. Skill training of youth to get self-employed locally is also good strategy instead of migration oriented employment.




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Connectivity: It is an important area of intervention as development of any community is closely associated with its connectivity to outside world. CCL can ensure this by constructing bus stop in strategic location based on feedback from villagers. It can also link connectivity to livelihood opportunity like providing soft loan/ subsidy to purchase auto rickshaw or other such transport facility to some villagers. Further it can provide infrastructure to bank to open its branch or banking kiosk. Community & Recreation: Community services consist of hardware and software of community life like community centre to organise various events or haat, mela, jatra provide a place for communal gathering. Similarly, SHG/ Youth club etc provide community other area of opportunity for common growth. CCL can identify few such groups where through sports or other such community activity people can be encouraged to come together and find ways to develop together. CCL has provided community hall to some villages. CCL also organize inter village football tournament for village youths. It can further organize women and adolescent girls for health, nutrition and recreational activities. Some areas where activity of coal mining may adversely impact is agriculture. As net sown area will drop due to mining activities. But since it is an ongoing project and most of the areas has already been acquired therefor degradation of agriculture doesn`t arise. These are some of the measures to positively impact socio-economic parameters of the project area. Actual impact cannot be measured at project construction stage however, it is mere prediction and this can be further made part of the plan. Following a planned intervention will not only improve condition of people but reduce wastage of resources in such type of interventions. It will help in long term CSR planning as well as Resettlement and Rehabilitation interventions. As on date almost 3 crore expenditure incurred under CSR in four years. Future CSR expenditure added to R and R expenditure and Mine closure fund becomes huge fund. This can easily fund most of the above mentioned activity in phased manner. Further, this is not exhaustive list of indicators but substantially addresses the core issues. Corporate Social Responsibility (C.S.R)

7.5 Corporate Social Responsibility (C.S.R)

7.5.1 Introduction

CIL’s CSR policy is framed after incorporating the features of the Companies Act 2013 and as per notification issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India on 27.02.2014 as well as DPEs guidelines. The main objective of CSR policy is to lay down guidelines for the coal companies to make CSR a key business process for sustainable development for the Society. It aims at supplementing the role of the Govt. in enhancing welfare measures of the society based on the immediate and long term social and environmental consequences of their activities. CIL will act as a good Corporate Citizen, subscribing to the principles of Global Compact for implementation.

7.5.2 Scope of work under CSR

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x Eradicating hunger, poverty and malnutrition, promoting preventive health care and sanitation and making available safe drinking water.

x Promoting education, including special education and employment enhancing vocation skills especially among children, women, elderly, and differently abled and livelihood enhancement projects;

x Promoting gender equality, empowering women, setting up homes and hostels for women and orphans, setting up old age homes, day care centres and such other facilities for senior citizens and measures for reducing inequalities faced by socially and economically backward groups;

x Ensuring environmental sustainability, ecological balance, protection of Flora and Fauna, animal welfare, agro-forestry, conservation of natural resources and maintaining quality of soil, air and water;

x Protection of national heritage, art and culture including restoration of buildings and sites of historical importance and works of art; setting up public libraries, promotion and development of traditional arts and handicrafts;

x Measures for the benefit of armed forces veterans, war widows and their dependents

x Training to promote rural sports, nationally recognized sports, Paralympics sports and Olympic sports;

x Contribution to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund or any other fund set up by the Central Government for socio-economic development and relief and welfare of the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, other backward classes, minorities and women;

x Contributions or funds provided to technology incubators located within academic institutions which are approved by the Central Government; Rural development projects etc.

7.5.3 Allocation of fund for CSR

The fund for the CSR should be allocated based on 2% of the average net profit of the Company for the three immediate preceding financial years or Rs. 2.00 per Tonne of Coal Production of previous year whichever is higher.

7.5.4 Implementation of CSR Activities

The investment in CSR should be project based and for every project time framed periodic mile stones should be finalized at the outset. Project activities identified under CSR are to be implemented by Specialized Agencies. Specialized Agencies could be made to work singly or in tandem with other agencies. Specialized agencies would include:

1. Community based organization whether formal or informal. 2. Elected local bodies such as Panchayats 3. Voluntary Agencies (NGOs) 4. Institutes/Academic Organizations




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5. Trusts, Mission etc. 6. Self-help groups 7. Government, Semi –Government andautonomous Organizations. 8. Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) 9. MahilaMandals/Samitis and the like 10. Contracted agencies for civil works 11. Professional Consultancy Organization etc.

7.5.5 Sustainable Development

Activities related to Sustainable Development will form a significant element of the total initiatives of CSR. Such activities should come under the 3 UN Global Compact Principles pertaining to the Environment Business are asked to

1. Support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges 2. Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility and 3. Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

7.5.6 Action plan for CSR

The fund for the CSR should be allocated based on 2% of the average net profit of the Company for the three immediate preceding financial years or Rs. 2.00 per Tonne of Coal Production of previous year whichever is higher. CSR expenditure has been estimated to the tune of Rs. 2.00 per tonne of proposed coal production for the life of mine i.e. 4 year

Table 7.1 Proposed CSR action plan

Year Proposed Coal

Production (MT)

Estimated CSR expenditure in

Lakh Rs. (Approx.) Fields of Work

Year 1

20.00 400.00

x Education facilities including grant of schools, providing education kits, running of schools etc

x Water Supply and rain water harvesting works, wells, ponds, hand pumps and tube wells

x Health Care and vaccination, awareness camp, mobile medical camp, Immunisation, medicine etc.

x Environnent Protection i.e plantation etc.

x Social Empowerment like Community centre, Literacy drive, shopping complex.

x Infrastructure Development like road, bridge, repairing of school, drains, electric line etc.

Year 2

20.00 400.00

Year 3

25.00 500.00

Year 4

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x Sports Culture like village stadium village stadium, grant to village sports body, organizing sports meet

x Grant to NGO for community development

x Miscellaneous welfare for adopted villages

Note: Major stress shall be taken in such fields/sectors which will be identified for direct key intervention during Public Consultation.

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Chapter 8

Project Benefits

8.1 Introduction The setting up of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) will positively bring an addition to the betterment in the living standards and quality of life of people in and around the mines by providing direct and indirect employment opportunities and through various welfare measures undertaken by Central Coalfields Limited (CCL). The project will continue to enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas. This will result in following benefits:

x Improvements in Physical Infrastructure x Improvements in Social Infrastructure x Increase in Employment Potential x Contribution to the Exchequer x Meet energy requirement x Post-mining Enhancement of Green Cover

8.2 Impreovements in Physical Infrastructure & Community Development

The existing Amrapali OCP have improved and will continue to improve the physical infrastructure of the adjoining areas. This would include the following:

x Improved road communication. x Strengthening of existing community facilities due to higher allocation through

the Community Development Program of CCL. x Greater availability of good quality coal will result in enhanced power generation

to meet the energy demand of the society. x Pumping of mine water may augment the water availability after due treatment x Gainful post-mining land utilization of the mine lease area. x Creation of community assets (infrastructure) like provision for drinking water,

village roads / linked roads & culverts, community centres, market place etc. x Skill development & capacity building like vocational training, income generation

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x Literacy program, adult education, assist formation of Village Working Group (VWG), mahilamandal etc.

x Awareness program and community activities, like health camps, medical aides, family welfare camps, AIDS awareness program, immunization camp, sports & cultural activities, plantation etc.

x CCL may adopt one village in every Area to develop as a model village. This village should be provided minimum infrastructure such as a school building, a health centre, a pond and adequate tree plantation.

The above list is illustrative and not exhaustive. The activities will be village specific depending on the need assessed for the people. As far as possible, efforts will be made to co-ordinate with similar developmental program that are taken up by the central or state Govt. in the areas of Coal India. All activities under the CD program will be environment friendly and socially acceptable to the local people.

8.3 Improvements in Social Infrastructure & Quality of Life of People

There would be some obvious changes in various environmental parameters due to mining activity, increased economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infra-structural development, better educational and health facilities.

x Soio-Economic : Overall there will be positive impact in socio-economic area due to increased economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infra-structural development and better educational and health facilities. The impact in the Core Zone and Buffer Zone is due to the following- I. Population Dynamics Due to direct and indirect employment potential, there is scope of migration of people into project area and in the peripheral regions, from nearby areas Mining activities, acceleration of the economic activities and urbanisation along with creation of new employment opportunities and business may change the population dynamics of the area. II. 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 and urbanization may increase quality of life and standard of living.

x Water Supply : I. Potable Drinking with Deep bore-well & water service reservoir Bore-well including submersible pump, GI connections up to Water Service Reservoir (RCC Overhead tanks for domestic as well as industrial purpose), Ground Water Service Reservoir, Clear Water Pumps, Pump house are provided




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in the project. These are improved benefits in the line of safe drinking water facility in the project. II. Planned water supply distribution system For water distribution system in the project, 80 -100 mm water supply pipe lines (External water supply system) are provided in the project for facilitating improved benefits of safe drinking water to the people of the project and its vicinity.

x Health Care Facilities: CCL will undertake awareness program and community activities, like health camps, medical aides, family welfare camps, AIDS awareness program, immunization camp etc. Immunization facilities are also available at every colliery hospital and dispensary. The family planning Camps are held regularly at the hospitals/dispensaries.Every worker is periodically checked up once in every five years and proper record of their health profile including X-ray and laboratory tests is kept.

8.4 Employment Potential There is a possibility of creation of direct and indirect employment opportunities due to working of this mine. Overall, this will have positive impact on socio-economic profile of the area. CCL will undertake skill development & capacity building programs like vocational training, income generation and entrepreneurship development.

8.5 Other Tangible Benefits Augmentation of coal production from Amrapali OCP (14.4 MTPA) to Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) of capacity 25 MT will help to bridge the gap of demand and supply of superior power grade coal in India. To meet the growing demand of coal, especially in power sector, sponge iron sector and brick and other small-scale sectors, the production of coal from the mines is of utmost importance. The project will also contribute to the exchequer of State and Central Government.

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Chapter 9

Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis

MOEF&CC while recommending standard TOR has not specifically indicated for carrying out “Cost Benefit analysis” hence, the same has not been carried out.




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Chapter 10

Environment Management Plan

10.1 Introduction The success of environmental management in an organization not only depends on deep involvement of its personnel at all levels but also on the creation of an effective implementing organizational structure. The objectives are:

x To implement environmental control and protection measures. x Subsequent environmental monitoring of the efficacy of various control measures. x Plantation/green belt development. x Land restoration.

Keeping this in view, organizational structure responsible for the implementation of environmental control and mitigation measures as well as monitoring of such implementation has been discussed in this chapter.

10.2 Implementing Organisation Central Coalfields Limited, the owner of this project has already set-up an Environmental Cell headed by Dy General Manager at its HQs. The cell provides necessary support that is required for Environmental Management of various projects and mines under the jurisdiction of the company. Further, to carry out land acquisition, Rehabilitation & Resettlement measures, a L&R Department under its General Manager has been set-up by CCL at its HQs. The responsibility for implementing Environmental Management Plan rests with the General Manager / Chief General Manager of the Project, who gets proper assistance by a team of qualified and trained personnel. The Environmental Cell at the Project and Corporate level looks after the following functions for implementation and monitoring of pollution control measures and for overall environmental management. The responsibility for implementing environmental management plan would rest with the project officer of the project, who would be properly assisted by team of qualified and trained personnel. Organisation for environmental management in Magadh Amrapali Area will carry out the task and responsibility connected therewith.

x Generation of environmental data bank. x Evolving micro environmental management plan for the project in collaboration

with other agencies and consultants. x Monitoring project implementation along with environmental control measures. x Co-ordinate with other project activities to ensure timely implementation of the

project. x Co-ordination with Ministry of Environment & Forest, Central /State Pollution

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An organisation chart showing the hierarchial levels for administrative & environmental control is given in Figure below.

For effective implementation and mid term corrective measures (if required) monitoring and control of programme implementation is essential. For this purpose a time bound action programme for environmental management has been prepared. The scope of environmental management includes plantation, surface drainage, industrial waste water treatment plant, air, water and noise pollution check etc. For the purpose of land reclamation and afforestation, the Project shall interact with different Government departments like Department of agriculture, Forest Department etc. Guidelines and advice from Ministry of Environment and Forest also result in systematic approach towards environmental management and control.

10.2.1 Compensation to land losers

- General Manager, Magadh-Amrapali Area - Project Officer, Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) - Land Survey and Revenue Deptt. CCL(HQ) - Represenative from State Govt.

10.2.2 Pollution Control Measures

- General Manager, Magadh-Amrapali Area - Project Officer/Environmental Cell, Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) - Environmental Cell, CCL (HQ)




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Plantation/Green Belt Development

- General Manager, Magadh-Amrapali Area - Project Officer/Environmental Cell, Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) - Environmental Cell, CCL(HQ)

Land Restoration

- General Manager, Magadh-Amrapali Area - Project Officer/Environmental Cell, Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) - Environmental Cell, CCL(HQ)

10.3 Monitoring & Control For effective implementation and mid term corrective measures (if required) monitoring and control of programme implementation is essential. For this purpose a time bound action programme for environmental management has been prepared. The scope of environmental management includes plantation, surface drainage management, industrial water treatment plant, air, water and noise pollution checks etc. For air, water and noise pollution control measures, samples will be collected and tested for all four seasons at strategic places representing all the categories of areas as indicated by MOEF/ CPCB. The implementation authority should be guided and advised as per the feed back data from these tests. CMPDI may be consulted as and when necessary.

10.3.1 Monitoring Schedule

The existing routine monitoring stations for air, water, noise has been found suitable for monitoring the environmental status of the project. Additional stations will be installed at strategic locations, if required. The monitoring is carried out fortnightly. Following number of stations have been fixed for monitoring of environment for the proposed project. Ambient Air : 5 Stations (Fortnightly)

Noise : 4 Stations (Fortnightly) Ground Water :2 Stations (Quarterly)

Surface Water :3 Stations (Quarterly) Effluent Water : 2 Station (Fortnightly)

Ground Water Level : 2 Stations (Pre & Post Monsoon) Overall Progress :Half-yearly compliance report (Refer Chapter 6.3)

10.3.2 Plantation Monitoring

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further monitoring will be required.

10.3.3 Action Plan for Land Reclamation and Plantation

The action plan delineates the quantum of overburden to be excavated, backfilled, the plantation schedules etc. Interaction with different Government Departments like Department of Agriculture, Jharkhand State forest department, Forest Research Institute would give additional technical guidelines. Guidelines from State and Central Ministry of Environment and Forest will be obtained for effective implementation of EMP.

10.3.4 Health Monitoring

A regular schedule has been programmed for monitoring health of the workers and staff associated with the mining operations and other connected industrial activities for identifying occupational diseases etc. in time and initiating remedial measures. Mobile ambulance will also be used for such programmes to monitor the health of the population around the area.

10.4 Cost of Environmental Control Measures

10.4.1 CapitalCostof EnvironmentalControl Measures

The Expansion PR of Amrapali OCP (25/35 MTPA) has been prepared for a total capital investment of Rs. 5136.15 Cr and approved by CIL Board on 11.02.2020.

Table 10.1 Capital Cost of Environmental Control Measures as per Approved PR

S No. Particulars Capital Cost (Rs Lakh) 1 Cost of rehabilitation 21908.00 2 Cost of compensatory afforestation 16355.53 3 Cost of restoration 7109.57 4 Cost of Anti-pollution measures in mine &

Industrial area 5734.78

5 Cost of Anti-pollution measures in township 884.74 6 Other provisions 385.49 7 Compensation for non-forest land 69626.40 TOTAL CAPITAL 122004.50

10.4.2 Proposed Revenue Cost of Environmental Control Measures

Annual Revenue Cost to be incurred against environemental monitoring, plantation upkeep and other maintenances has been proposed as below.

Table 10.2 ProposedRevenue Cost of Environmental Control Measures

S No. Particulars Annual Revenue Cost (Rs Lakh) 1 Environmental Monitoring Cost 46.96 2 Plantation Maintenance Cost 46.00




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3 Maintenance cost for ETP and STP 15.00 4 Maintenance of RWH, Catch drains,

Storm water drains and other developmement measures in Township

15.00

TOTAL CAPITAL 122.96

10.4.3 Corporate Environmental Responsibility

As per MoEF&CC guidelines, CER is to be in addition to the cost envisaged for the implementation of the EIA/EMP which includes the measures for the pollution control, environmental protection and conservation, R&R, wildlife and forest conservation/protection measures including the NPV and Compensatory, Afforestation, required, if any, and any other activities, to be derived as part of the EIA process. It has been proposed to expend Rs. 3.00 Crores, under Corporate Environment Responsibilty, to address the concerns raised during the Public Consulation held on 17.11.2020, and recommendations of EAC, if any. It is proposed to constitute a committee to decide and manage the activities and expenditure of C.E.R for the benefit of the community.

10.4.4 Mine Closure Details

As per approved Mine Closure Plan for Amrapali Exapansion OCP (Phase-I), the fund allocated against Progressive and Final Mine Closure of the project is Rs. 5704.05 Lakhs.




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Chapter 11

Summary and Conclusion

11.1 Introduction Amrapali OCP (14.40 MTPA) is an existing project in Chatra District of Jharkhand, administratively under Magadh-Amrapali Area of CCL. This project has obtained Environmental clearance for 14.40 MTPA under 7(ii) of EIA Notification, 2006 vide letter no: J-11015/109/2003-IA-II (M) dt. 20.03.2020. The Expansion PR of Amrapali OCP planned for a rated capacity of 25 MTPA/35 MTPA within the project area of 2478.89 Ha. The EPR was approved by CIL Board on 11.02.2020. Further, it has been decided by CCL to undertake the expansion of Amrapali OCP in a phased manner. Phase-I has been planned excluding un-diverted forestland within the approved PR boundary. The proposal for expansion of Amrapali OCP (Phase-I) (from 14.40 MTPA to 25.00 MTPA) within the project area of 619.87 Ha. has been submitted to MoEFCC in Form-I as per EIA Notification, 2006. EAC has granted standard ToR in respect of Expansion of Amrapali OCP (25 MTPA) on 29.05.2020 (As per Parivesh Portal). However, ToR letter from MoEFCC awaited.

11.2 Project Description

Parameter Description

Type of Project This is an exisitng open cast coal-mining project operating with a capacity of 14.40 MTPA capacity. The proposed expansion for Amrapali OCP (Phase-I) is 25.00 MTPA within the project boundary of 619.87 Ha.

Size and Magnitude of Operation

Mineable reserves: 79.50 Mte Total OBR: 99.36 Mm3 Life of Mine: 4 Years Peak Production rate: 35 MTPA

Location of the project

Amrapali OCP is an existing project in Chatra District of Jharkhand, administratively under Magadh-Amrapali Area of CCL.The latitude of the Amrapali Block is bounded by 23051'31" & 23053'38" N and longitude 850 00'05" & 85002'07" E. The Kishanpur block is limited by latitudes 23047'40" & 23050'38” N and longitude 84055’35" & 84057'40" E. This project is enclosed by Pachra block in the east and Koed block in the west. The core and buffer zone of project is covered by Survey of India Topo Sheet No.




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73-A/13(RF 1:50000).

Land Use The project area is 619.87 Ha. Land use details are as given below.



Total Area in Ha.

Quarry 392.75 32.47 425.22

Dump 60.14 29.02 89.16

Industrial Area (W/S, S/S, Haul Road etc) 56.75 4 60.75

Safety Zone 4.7 14.22 18.92

Embankment/Garland Drain/Diversion of Public Road/ Nala Diversion 17.3 8.52 25.82

Total 531.64 88.23 619.87 * Total forest land within the project area is 534.64 Ha. obtained Stage II clearance vide letter no. J-11015/109/2003-IA.II(M) on 03.01.2006.

Seam Details A total no. of 8 coal seams are occurring within the proposed quarry area. Out of these, seam-I(B), seam-I(C),& seam-III(C) are the thickest and most prominent seams. The coal horizons are dipping at a gradient of 30-70 towards the south.

Mining System Shovel Dumper Mining System has been proposed for this project.

11.3 Description of Environment

Air Environment

Baseline Air environment was studied by monitoring air quality at 9 stations (2 core and 7 buffer) within 10km of project area during pre-monsoon 2020. All the monitored values are well within the prescribed limits.

Water Environment

The monitoring of water quality has been conducted by collecting water samples from ground water, surface water and mine water discharge for the proposed project.


01 Ground Water 1. Borewell at Amrapali Canteen 2. Borewell at Ursu Village




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02 Surface Water 1- Barki River U/s of Amrapali OCP 2- Dudhmatia Nala b/f conf. Into Barrki River 3- Honhe Nala D/s of Amrapali OCP 4- Barki River D/s of Amrapali OCP after conf. With Chundru Nadi

03 Effluent Water:

1- Mine sump Effluent 2- Workshop Effluent

Noise Environment

The ambient noise quality monitoring stations were set up at nine locations, two locations in core zone and seven locations in buffer zone area during the baseline study carried out during the post monsoon period.

Hydrogeology Study

Detailed watershed description and aquifer study along with the historical ground water data has been presented to understand the ground water regime of that area.

Flora and Fauna Study

The main agricultural crops of the village area under study are Rice. The major commercial crop grown here during the winter season is Brinjal, Beans, Cauliflower, Chilies, Onion, cabbage etc. The forest of the area is mainly tropical dry deciduous forest. The main constituents of forest are Bel, Babul, Mango, Jamun, Eucalyputas, Kathal, Neem, Mahua, Semul, Pipal, Palash, Sisam etc. Trees of terminalla species were found, besides, Palash, Mango, Kathal, Sisam, Teak, Gulmohar etc. are planted and maintained by M/s CCL and Forest Department. The grass land vegetation mainly covered by Dubh, Munj species, Bans/Bamboo etc. There are no endangered and endemic species found in the core zone area as per Red Book of Botanical Survey and Zoological survey of India as per Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 and its subsequent amendments. As there is B-Type forest, hence major fauna elements were absent in this area. Mainly Common langur, Jackal, Newla are observed/reported. No endangered species of fauna elements has been reported as per Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 and its subsequent amendments. The only endemic species found in the buffer zone is cuckoo. No migratory species and there path/corridor have been found/reported in the area.

Socio-Economic Study

x There are 69 villages in core and buffer zone. Socio-economic condition of those villages are improving gradually.

x Around 452 PAFs have been identified within the project boundary for R&R. Rehabilitation site of 18.21 Ha has been identified near Honhe village for rehabilitation of PAFs. The development work of site is under process.

x Most of the villagers in adjacent villages in buffer zone are involved in mining related support activities. Around 65 PAPs have been




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provided with employment. Therefore, villagers are in relatively better socio-economic situation.

11.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Air Pollution Control Measures

Existing Proposed

• Controlled blasting and Wet drilling is being practiced.

• 3 no. of 28 kL mist sprinklers deployed for dust suppression.

• 5 nos. Fixed sprinklers provided at haul road

• Coal is being transported through Tarpaulin trucks on metalled coal transportation road

• 13 no. of 20 kL mobile sprinklers deployed for dust suppression in core and buffer zone.

• 11 nos. of fixed sprinklers installed at the railway siding.

• Wind curtains have been installed and 3-tier green belt has been developed at railway siding.

• Wind curtains/barriers have been proposed all along the stock yard, downwind side of the mine boundary etc.

• Green belt to be developed all along the project boundary and 3 tier avenue plantation to be developed all along the coal transportation roads.

• Fixed sprinkling system along the Haul road.

• Wind curtains have been proposed on coal transportation roads at critical points.

Impact Assessment & Pollution Control Measures for Water

Sources of water pollution

(i) Wastewater from mine Suspended solids of coal and clay. (ii) Surface run-off passing through

coal stockpiles Suspended solids.

(iii) Storm water from leasehold area and built-up area

Suspended solids.

(iv) Domestic waste water Suspended solids and BOD. (v) Workshop Effluent Suspended solids and Oil & Grease.




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Treatment Technology

1. Workshop discharge → O&G Trap →Settling tank →Reuse 2. Domestic effluent→ Septic Tank.

Water Pollution Control Measures

Effective water pollution control measures are being taken keeping the following aspects in view:

x Sufficient safeguards during the mine operation to make the project eco-friendly from water pollution control point of view.

x Recycling of wastewater after appropriate treatment to the extent possible. x Conforming to the limits of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2000

("Schedule-VI", General Standards for discharge of environmental pollutants, Part-A: Effluents) for the quality of the treated effluents.

Impact on land use pattern

Land Use As Per Approved Plan Proposed Land Use After Reclamation

Particulars Area (Ha) Particulars Area (Ha)

Quarry 425.22

Backfilled Area Reclaimed With Plantation 178.00

Void/ Haul roads left over for future use 247.22

External Dump 89.16 Reclaimed with plantation 89.16

Industrial Area 60.75 Industrial area for future use 60.75

Safety Zone/green belt 28.92 Plantation on Safety Zone/ Green Belt 26.12

Land for Future Use 2.8

Embankment/Garland Drain/Diversion of Public Road/Nala Diversion

15.82 Land for public Use 15.82

Total 619.87 Total 619.87




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Impact on Flora and Fauna

Major Features in the Study Area Feature Name/ Status National Park / Sanctuary Nil Biosphere Reserve /Tiger Reserve/ Elephant Reserve /any other Reserve

Nil

Habitat for migratory birds Nil Corridor for animals of Schedule I & II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Nil

The following possible impacts have been attributed from the mining activity of the projects.

SN Mining Related Activities Possible Environmental Impacts 1 Pre mining Establishments, Earth work

preparations, Construction of Roads, Mining and Excavation of coal beds

Reshape of Landscape, Loss of forest land (scrubs), Soil erosion, degradation of soil and water quality & soil compaction.

2 Grading and making of trenches, Coal seam and Over burden dumps (OBD), dust emissions

Ecological degradation, Loss of biodiversity, Loss of Wildlife habitats, and Forest land

11.5 Project Benefits The implementation of Amrapali Expansion OCP (Phase-I) will improve the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas. This will result in following benefits

x Improvements in Physical Infrastructure x Improvements in Social Infrastructure x Increase in Employment Potential x Contribution to the Exchequer x Meet energy requirement x Post-mining Enhancement of Green Cover

11.6 Environment Management Plan The success of environmental management in an organization not only depends on deep involvement of its personnel at all levels but also on the creation of an effective implementing organizational structure. The objectives are:

x To implement environmental control and protection measures. x Subsequent environmental monitoring of the efficacy of various control measures. x Plantation/green belt development. x Land restoration.




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Keeping this in view, organizational structure responsible for the implementation of environmental control and mitigation measures as well as monitoring of such implementation has been discussed.




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Chapter 12

Disclosure of Consultants Engaged

Table 12.1Consultants Engaged

S. No. Nature of Study Name of the Agency

1 Geological Report CMPDI, a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd., is a premier consultancy organization engaged in mineral exploration, land resource management through remote sensing survey, coal petrography, mine planning, coal preparation & utilization, design of coal handling plants, environmental management of coal projects etc.

2 Project report

3 Land-use study

4 Hydro-geological Study

5 Seasonal Ambient Air Quality Study

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute, Ranchi. The environmental laboratory of CMPDI is recognized by Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India and accredited with ISO-9001 certification. It undertakes baseline environmental data generation, EIA, EMP and monitoring various factors related environment.

6 Ambient Noise Level Study

7 Water Quality study

8 Socio- Economic Study Sonar Bharat Environment & Ecology Pvt Ltd., Kolkata & Central Mine Planning and Design institute, Ranchi.

9 Flora & Fauna study Projects and Development India Pvt. Ltd., Dhanbad & Central Mine Planning and Design institute, Ranchi.

10 Soil Quality study CEG Test House and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur

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