M/S SRIVASISTAMINING - APPCB

Executive Summary-M/s Sri Vasista Mining

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EXECUTIVESUMMARY For

6.427 Hectares of Road Metal, Building Stone, Ballast and M.Sand Quarry Survey No. 378 of Karidikonda Village, Gooty Mandal,

Ananthapuram District, Andhra Pradesh.

Submitted By

M/S SRI VASISTA MINING Sri Vasista Apurva # 8-2-350/3/2, 5Th Floor,

Opp. MIJT Road No.3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500034

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CONTENTS Pg.No.

1.0 INTRODUCTION 03

1.1 Details about the mine 04

1.2 Mining 05

1.3 Collection of Baseline data 05

1.4 Air Environment 06

1.5 Water quality 06

1.6 Noise Levels 07

1.7 Soil Environment 07

1.8 Biological Environment 07

1.9 Anticipated Environment Impacts 07

1.9.1 Prediction of Impacts on Air Quality 07

1.9.2 Prediction of Impacts on Noise Quality 09

1.9.3 Prediction of Impacts on Water Quality 09

1.9.4 Prediction of Impacts on Biological Environment 09

1.9.5 Prediction of Impacts on Socio Economic Environment 09

1.9.6 Environmental Monitoring Programme 09

1.9.7 Additional Studies 09

1.9.8 Project Benefits 10

2.1 Environmental Management Plan 10

2.1.1 Air Pollution Control Measures 10

2.1.2 Water Pollution Control Measures 11

2.1.3 Noise Pollution Control Measures 11

2.1.4 Land Environment 11

2.1.5 Afforestation Plan 12

2.1.6 Occupational Health & Safety 12

2.1.7 EMP Budget 13

2.1.8 Implementation of EMP & Monitoring Programme 13


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

M/s Sri Vasista Mining, was proposed Road Metal, Building Stone, Ballast and M.Sand Quarry

in an area of 6.427 Hect. in Survey No. 378 of Karidikonda Village, Gooty Mandal,

Ananthapuram District, Andhra Pradesh. The Deputy Director of Mines & Geology,

Ananthapuram issued a notice No. 1392/QL/ATP/2021, dated: 27-05-2021 and A Mining Plan

was approved vide letter No:1392/QL/MP-ATP/2021 Dt: 01.07.2021.

The proposed mine is Fresh mine and proposed production is 2,63,890 TPA of Road Metal &

Building Stone, Ballast and M.Sand. The total cost of the project is 55 Lakhs only.

As per the Honorable Ministries Notification S.O. 1533, the proposed mine lease area shall

obtain Environmental clearance before starting operations. Accordingly, Form-I along with Draft

TOR for EIA study and Pre-feasibility report has been submitted to the SEIAA, A.P. vide

application No. SIA/AP/MIN/64712/2021 Dt: 09 Jul 2021 and Application was examined by the

SEAC meeting held on 24.07.2021 and recommended for TOR’s and Accordingly, TOR has

been issued by the SEIAA, A.P. vide letter No. SEIAA/AP/ANT/MIN/7/2021/3325-760

Dt:15.09.2021.

This report furnishes the details of location of Site, Description of the project, prevailing baseline

status w.r.t Air Environment, Water Environment, Noise Environment, Land Environment,

Biological Environment and Socio-economic Environment. This report also helps in

identification of environmental impacts and suggesting mitigation measures to be followed

during Operation of the project as part of Environmental Management Plan. This report also acts

as guidance manual for the proponent for following the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

and for adopting post project Environmental Monitoring Program as per statutory norms.

Cluster Area: Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, Ananthapuram District has issued a letter

vide Letter No. 534/Q1/RM/2021 Dt: 03.07.2021 and as per the ADMG, Ananthapuram District

within the 500 mtrs from the mine lease boundary there is 01 Lease is there.


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1.1 DETAILS ABOUT THE MINE

The present proposal is for production of Road Metal, Building Stone, Ballast and M.Sand is

2,63,890 Cum/Year in over an extent of 6.427 Hect. in Survey No. 378 of Karidikonda Village,

Gooty Mandal, AnanthapuramDistrict, Andhra Pradesh. The project is Open Cast Other than

Fully Mechanized Method project and it is Existing mine; where mineral is excavating by using

Opencast Semi Mechanized Method.

Salient Features of The Mine Lease Study Area:

S.No. Parameters Description

1 Mining Lease Area 6.427

Owner ship/Occupancy Govt. Waste land

Sy.No. 378

2 Geographical co-ordinates

15o 09’ 08.29’ to 15o 09’ 17.33’’ N 78o 40’ 28.32’’ to 78o 40’ 44.85’’ E

3. Toposheet No. 57 E/12 &16

4 Mineral to be mined out Road Metal, Building Stone, Ballast and M.Sand

5 Production (TPA)

2,63,890 TPA of Road Metal & Building Stone, Ballast and M.Sand.

6 Life of mine 10 years at present level of exploration

7 Mining Method Open Cast Other than Fully Mechanized Method

8 Drilling/ Blasting With Drilling and Blasting

9 Ultimate Pit Slope 45°

10 ML Area Elevation 30 m (420m-390 m)

11 Ultimate depth of Mining 30 meters from ground level

12 Ground water level 60-meter BGL

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Name of Rivers/ Nallahs/

Tanks/ Spring/ Lakes etc.

Water Pond NW of Karadikonda -3. Km, Water Pond NE of

Ubacherla -2.0 km, Gooty Cheruvu – 5.8 , Water Pond N of

Kottapeta -3.2 Km and few first orders and second order

streams are there outside of the mine lease area.

14 Name of Reserve Forest(s),

Pedoddi RF-1.4 Km; Tekulakonda RF-5.0 Km; Jakkalacheruvu-7.0 Km; Pyapdi RF-8.0 Km

15 Interstate Boundary More than 10 kms

16 Nearest Airport Sri Sathya Sai Airport, Puttaparthi – 69 Km

17 Nearest Railway Line Gooty -6.5 km

18 Nearest Town Gooty- 6.5 km from ML area.

19 Nearest Habitation Vannedoddi – 1.2 km from ML area

20 Cost of project Rs/- 55 Lakhs

21 Water Requirement 09 KLD

22 Manpower Requirement 19 Persons

General Climatic Conditions

23 Maximum Temperature 45oC

24 Minimum Temperature 15oC

25 Annual Rainfall 620 mm


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26 Wind Pattern NW to SE

Historical / Important Places

27 Archaeologically Important Site Nil within the study area

28 Historically Important Site Nil within the study area

29 Sensitive Places Nil within the study area

30 Sanctuaries / National Parks Nil within the study area

1.2 MINING

Method of Quarrying (Open Cast other than fully Mechanized / Semi Mechanized)

The rock which is useful for Road Metal Building Stone & M. Sand, exposed to the surface as

two mounds without any overburden. But the material is weathered and mixed with soil on the

surface. The weathered material mixed with soil will be separated from ROM. In first five years

of this plan period, the workings will be carried on eastern side of the area to a maximum

thickness of 36m between the RLS 420m – 384m without any separate development.

During first five years, it is proposed to raise about 2,64,000 tons of road metal, building stone,

Ballast and M. Stone per year. To achieve the target production, about 3.3962 Ha of lease area

will be excavated during first five years plan period. The excavations will be carried out in one

or two benches per year or in six benches in five year of 6m height each for production. Since the

rock is hard in nature, it will be excavated with the help of deep hole drilling & blasting. For

loading and transportation of the material an excavator and tippers will be used.

Life of the Quarry:Based on the exploration carried out in this area, the mineable reserves are

estimated as 1028670 m3or 2674542tons. The proposed workings of 1stfive years will give some

more information about existence of mineral further depth beyond five year workings. Based on

the data collected from 1stfive year workings, the reserves of the mineral will be revived in

2ndfive years scheme period. Accordingly the life of the mine will be re-estimated. At present the

production of Road Metal, Building Stone & M. Sand is proposed to raise about2,63,900 tonsper

year on an average. At this rate of production the expected life of the quarry is: (2674542 tons /

263900 tons) 10.13 or 10 Years.

1.3COLLECTION OF BASELINE DATA

The data collected for this mining project to know the existing quality of air, water, soil

characteristics, flora & fauna, noise levels and socio-economic details of the study area during

the Post Monsoon seasoni.e. for the months of October2021 to December 2021.


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1.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT

In order to assess the existing ambient air quality in the study area of 10 km radius of the mine

area, a network of 10 ambient air quality stations were selected and samples were collected to

analyze for various parameters like PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and NOx concentrations. The sampling

stations were selected based on the Topography/ Terrain of the study area, Populated areas,

Residential areas etc.

The values of ambient air quality of all the monitoring stations for various parameters during the

study period (October 2021 to December 2021) will be as following.

The maximum value of PM2.5 in the proposed project area is 21μg/m3, PM10 is 28μg/m3, SO2 is

5.3μg/m3 and NOx is 6.4μg/m3.

The average value of PM2.5 in the buffer zone in the range of 15-32μg/m3, PM10 in the range of

21.5-38.5μg/m3, SO2 in the range of 4.6-6.9μg/m3 and NOx in the range of 5.7-7.8μg/m3.

The concentrations of various parameters in the air quality of the study area were found to be

well within the norms prescribed by NAAQ.

1.5 WATER QUALITY

Ground water samples were collected at 8 locations and analysed for various physico – chemical,

biological parameters. The ground water samples shows that they are suitable for potable

purpose. All the water samples collected shows that the parameters within the drinking water

standards specified in IS 10500.

Water & wastewater:

The quarry activity requires 09 KLD of water. This includes water for Dust suppression,

greenbelt development and domestic purpose. Water required will be purchased from bore wells

nearby.

water requirement

Sl. No: Purpose Quantity (KLD)

1 Dust suppression purpose 05

2 Domestic purpose 02

3 Greenbelt purpose 02

Total 09

There will be no wastewater generation from the quarry, only wastewater generation will be

sanitary wastewater of 1.0 KLD, which will be treated in septic tank followed by subsurface

dispersion trench.


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1.6 NOISE LEVELS

In order to know the baseline noise levels, in and around the Mine site, Noise levels were

measured at the Mine complex and also at 08 villages in the study area. The day-night noise

levels were monitored at all locations and the maximum noise levels ranging from 51.9 dBA to

63.1 dBA the noise levels recorded at all the stations were found to be less than the standards

prescribed.

1.7 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

09 nos. of soil samples were collected and analyzed for Physical & Chemical parameters.

• All soils under study are neutral in terms of pH.

• Soils collected in buffer zone are moderate in nutrient content.

• Green belt development in buffer area needs proper amendments with regular addition of

nutrients (NPK) and organic fertilizer

1.8 BIOLOGICAL ENVIORONMENT

There is no forest area diversion required for the project. The nearby area of project is

moderately populated with a number of villages. The fauna in the vicinity of the mine is

restricted to few common small species. There will be no impact on fauna due to this mining

project. The details of flora and fauna present in the study area were described elaborately in the

EIA report.

1.9 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMAPCTS

1.9.1 Prediction of Impacts on Air Quality

An attempt has been made to predict the incremental rise of various ground level concentrations

above the baseline status in respect of air pollution due to proposed maximum production of

2,63,890 TPA of Road Metal & Building Stone, Ballast and M.Sand. The mathematical

model employed for predictions in the present study is ISCST3 model, which was approved by

United States Environmental Protection Agency for mining applications is used for predicting

the Ground Level Concentrations (GLC) due to the mining activity.

The mathematical model employed for predictions in the present study is ISCST3 model, which

was approved by United States Environmental Protection Agency for mining applications.

The maximum ground level concentration is of PM10 estimated to be about 7.49 μg/m3 within

the mine area, where mining operations are being carried out. The concentration was found to


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reduce to a value of less than 1.66 μg/m3 at a distance of about 0.5 km from the mining

operations. The impact of mining operations would be negligible beyond 1.0 km.

The maximum ground level concentration is of PM2.5 estimated to be about 3.18 μg/m3 within

the mine area, where mining operations are being carried out. The concentration was found to

reduce to a value of less than 0.70 μg/m3 at a distance of about 0.5 km from the mining

operations. The impact of mining operations would be negligible beyond 1.0 km.

The net concentration of PM10 in the mine area and buffer zone is well within the National

Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Hence there will not be any adverse impact on air

environment due to the proposed mining activity.

Air Environments in Core & Buffer Zones – Post Project Scenario

Table 4.1: PARTICULATE MATTER10 (PM10) - μg/m3

CORE ZONE

BUFFER ZONE

Village Name

Baseline

Concentration

(PM10)

Predicted

Concentration

Overall

Scenario

Baseline Concentration

PM10 (Max)

28 Down wind direction 26 1.66 27.66

Predicted Concentration

(Max)

7.49 Karadikonda 30 <0.833 30.833

Overall Scenario 35.49 Bachupalli 32 <0.833 32.833

Vannedoddi 34 <0.833 34.833

Podadoddi 36 <0.833 36.833

Ubacherla 29 <0.833 29.833

Dhanapuram 31 <0.833 31.833

Kottapalli 39 <0.833 39.833

Potedoddi 43 <0.833 43.833 Specified NAAQ limit 100 Specified NAAQ limit for Residential area 100

Table 4.2: PARTICULATE MATTER2.5 (PM2.5) - μg/m3

CORE ZONE

BUFFER ZONE

Village Name

Baseline

Concentration

(PM2.5)

Predicted

Concentration

Overall

Scenario

Baseline Concentration

PM2.5 (Max)

21 Down wind direction 19 0.708 19.708

Predicted Concentration

(Max)

3.18 Karadikonda 28 <0.354 28.354

Overall Scenario 24.18 Bachupalli 26 <0.354 26.354

Vannedoddi 22 <0.354 22.354

Podadoddi 27 <0.354 27.354

Ubacherla 23 <0.354 23.354

Dhanapuram 20 <0.354 20.354

Kottapalli 32 <0.354 32.354

Potedoddi 38 <0.354 38.354 Specified NAAQ limit 60 Specified NAAQ limit for Residential area 60


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1.9.2 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON NOISE QUALITY

Main source of noise generation will be due to drilling, blasting and movement of vehicles. All

the precaution will be taken to control the noise levels. The Ambient Noise levels will be

maintained within the standards prescribed by MoEF, GOI vide Notification dated 11-01-2010

under the Noise pollution (regulation & control) (amended) Rules, 2010.

1.9.3 PREDICTION IMPACTS ON WATER QUALITY

The mining operation will be maximum of 24m depth. The ground water table is at 40-50 m

below General ground level and mine workings are proposed on higher and will not affect water

regime. Hence there will not be any intersect of mining operation with ground water table. Hence

there will not be impact on ground water quality due to mining operations.

1.9.4 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

The mine lease area or the core zone is a wasteland and unsuitable for cultivation or plantations

and hence is not under any use. This site is surrounded by similar mines. There are no wildlife

Sanctuaries or National Parks or Biodiversity Reserves or migratory corridors of Elephants or

Tigers or Important Bird Areas (IBAs) or Ramsar Wetlands. Topographically, most part of the

mine lease is a rocky terrain with uneven topography. It is scarcely covered by a few invasive

weeds, shrubs and thorny bushes between the broken rocks.

1.9.5 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

In the quarry unskilled and semi-skilled workers will be employed from the local areas only.

Socio and economic status standard of living of people in the surrounding villages will improve.

1.9.6. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

Ambient Air Quality, water analysis will be carried out regularly as per CPCB norms and the

analysis reports will be submitted to the regional office of Ministry of Environment, Forest &

Climate Change & State Pollution Control Board.

1.9.7. ADDITIONAL STUDIES

There will be no habitations in the QL area. Hence no Rehabilitation and Resettlement is

required.


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1.9.8. PROJECT BENEFITS

The local areas will be benefited by way of generation of direct/indirect employment

opportunities, increased demand for local products and services due the quarry activities. The

quarry creates employment to 40persons.

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

The major objective and benefit of utilizing EIA in mining initial stage itself is to prevent

avoidable losses of environmental resources and values as a result of well-planned EMP.

Environmental Management Plan includes protection/mitigation/enhancement measures as well

as suggestions for the post project-monitoring programme to implemented by the project

proponent.

2.1.1 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

Dust is the major pollutant generated from the mining operations. Dust would be generated

during mining, handling and transportation of the material. The environmental control measures,

which are being taken and proposed to control the fugitive dust released during the mineral

production are given below:

Mines:

➢ Regular water spray will be provided to the working areas and over the haulage roads

➢ Dust makers will be provided to the workers working in the specified dust generating areas

➢ Excavation operations are proposed to be suspended during periods of very strong winds

➢ Plantation of wide leaf trees and tall grass along approach roads and on safety barrier zones

will be done to help suppress the dust.

HAULAGE

➢ All haul roads will be maintained regularly

➢ Water will be sprayed daily on the roads by using water tankers

➢ Avoiding over filling of tippers and consequent spillage on the roads

➢ Ore carrying trucks will be effectively covered by tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to the

atmosphere

➢ Air quality will be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone.


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Measures to minimize dust pollution:

The dust anticipated during dry seasons due to haulage will be suppressed by sprinkling water.

For this purpose, tractor mounted sprinkler will be deployed. The dust generated during mining

operations will be suppressed by covering the drill rods by gunny cloth and dust extractors will

also be deployed.

2.1.2 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

There will be no impact due to the proposed quarrying on the water environment and the water

flow pattern does not disturb the turbidity and velocity, hence no mitigation measures are

suggested.

2.1.3 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

The ambient noise level monitoring carried out in and around the proposed mine shows that

ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB.

In an operational mine major noise sources are plying vehicles. Noise generation may be for an

instant, intermittent or continuous period, with low to high decibels.

• Limit the speed of haulage vehicles/tippers

• Proper maintenance of noise generating parts of the machine

• Provision of barrier to the screening plant

• Provision of earmuffs to workers as a measure to protect their ears

• Thick plantation in and around the mine and the screening plant

• Proper gradient of haul roads to reduce cumulative noise levels

• To carry out noise surveys during different seasons at the mine

2.1.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Proposed Dumps:The waste rock of 26708 m3 consisting of weathered material mixed with soil

will be generated in this plan period and it will be stocked over an extent of 6677 m² southern

side of the recommended lease area to a height of 3 to 6m

Soil erosion control:

The soil erosion is expected to be very less due to the lease area being plain and undulating. The

overburden and topsoil dumps would be provided with checkdam / bund wall to prevent

carryover of soil particles / silt to the drainage channels on the slopes during monsoon period.


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2.1.5 AFFORESTATION PLAN

A green belt will be developed along lease boundary on Western Sides of the area. In every year

33 plants of local species will be planted over a length of 50 mand to a width of3m at 3m

interval. The details of year wise plantation are furnished below.

Year Area proposed for

plantation

Plants proposed for the

year

Cost for plantation

1st Year 50m x 6m: 300m2 33 Nos of local species Rs5000/- 2nd Year 50m x 6m: 300m2 33 Nos of local species Rs5000/- 3rd Year 50m x 6m: 300m2 33 Nos of local species Rs5000/- 4th Year 50m x 6m: 300m2 33 Nos of local species Rs5000/- 5th Year 50m x 6m: 300m2 33 Nos of local species Rs5000/-

Total 0.3000 Ha 330 Plants Rs25,000/-

2.1.6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

• Providing a working environment that is conducive to safety & health

• The management of occupational safety & health is the prime responsibility of mine

management from the executive level to the first line supervisory level

• Employee involvement and commitment in the implementation of health and safety

guidelines

• Provision of all necessary resources.

• Implementing safety and health management system and assessing the effectiveness through

periodic audits.

• Setting of safety and health objectives based on comprehensive strategic plans and measure

performance against these plans.

• Monitoring the effects of mining activities on safety and health and conducting regular

performance reviews.

• Provision of necessary personal protective equipment’s.

• Establishing and maintaining a system of medical surveillance for employees.

• Ensuring employees at all levels receive appropriate training and are competent to carry out

their duties and responsibilities.


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CSR ACTIVITIES:

CSR activities will be taken up in the villages mainly consisting of contribution to education,

health, training of women self-help groups and contribution to infrastructure. CSR budget is

allocated based 2% of annual Road Metal & Building Stone production.

ITEM PARTICULARS Expenditure

(Rs. in lakhs per annuum)

1. Education (Computers, Digital lab &Furniture) 2.0

2. Health camps 1.5

3. Skill development programmes in villages 1.0

4 Plantation of fruit bearing & medicinal tree

species in villages under CSR 1.0

5. Village development programmes

like Infrastructure, water supply and sanitation

etc in nearby villages

1.5

Total 7.0

2.1.7 EMP Budget:

The capital cost for environmental protection and the recurring expenses towards the pollution

control and environmental management measures, socio-economic development and

occupational health and safety, etc

Total proposed Capital Cost of EMP budget is Rupees 8.53 Lakhs and Recurring cost is Rupees

5.43 Lakhs.

Mining will be done with the vision of leaving the positive impact on socio- economics of people

living in the nearby villages. The villages in the buffer zone depend upon agriculture. Mining

operations in the subject area have positive impact by providing job opportunities.

2.1.8 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP & MONITORING PROGRAMME

The lessee will ensure the implementation of the measures within the mine area and carryout

efficient monitoring. In order to implement the measures suggested for mitigating the adverse

impacts on the environment, it is suggested to monitor the environmental parameters regularly.

The mine is proposed for maximum production of 2,63,890 TPA of Road Metal & Building

Stone, Ballast and M.Sand. The mine shall be worked, fulfilling all statutory obligations as

prescribed by DMG, DGMS, MoEF and APPCB. The proposals are submitted to APPCB for

conducting public Hearing for obtaining Environmental clearance from SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh.

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