TEHSIL : K1ATGHORA - Environmental Clearance

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KUSMUNDA OC EXPANSION PROJECT VILLAGES : Durpa, Dullapur, Barpali, Khamariya, Barkuta, Risdi, Padniya, Pali, Sonpuri, Jatraj, Barampur, Jarhajel, Amgaon, Churail, Khodri, Khairbhawna, Gevra TEHSIL : K1ATGHORA DISTRICT : KORBA STATE : CHHAfiISGARH PARTICULAR EXISTING PROPOSED PRODUCTION CAPACITY 36.00 MTPA s0 MTPA (NORMATTVE) 62.50 MTPA (PEAK) PROJECT AREA 1555.825 Ha 3510.348 Ha PHASE - I 1555.825 Ha PHASE - II 3510.348 (including Phase - | APPLICATION FOR FORM. I SOUTH EASTERN COALFIELDS LIMITED (A MtNt RATNA COMPANY) Br LASPU R (CH HATTTSGARH) APPENDIX - I (See paragraph - 5) (See Paragraph 7 (ii) in case of expansion project) I i"D-

Transcript of TEHSIL : K1ATGHORA - Environmental Clearance

KUSMUNDA OC EXPANSION PROJECT

VILLAGES : Durpa, Dullapur, Barpali, Khamariya,Barkuta, Risdi, Padniya, Pali, Sonpuri,Jatraj, Barampur, Jarhajel, Amgaon,Churail, Khodri, Khairbhawna, Gevra

TEHSIL : K1ATGHORA

DISTRICT : KORBA

STATE : CHHAfiISGARH

PARTICULAR EXISTING PROPOSED

PRODUCTION CAPACITY 36.00 MTPAs0 MTPA (NORMATTVE)

62.50 MTPA (PEAK)

PROJECT AREA 1555.825 Ha 3510.348 HaPHASE - I 1555.825 Ha

PHASE - II 3510.348(including Phase - |

APPLICATIONFOR

FORM. I

SOUTH EASTERN COALFIELDS LIMITED(A MtNt RATNA COMPANY)

Br LASPU R (CH HATTTSGARH)

APPENDIX - I(See paragraph - 5)

(See Paragraph 7 (ii) in case of expansion project)

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BASIC INFORMATION

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Item Details

1 Name of the Proiect KUSMUNDA OC EXPANSION PROJECT

2 Sl. No. in the schedule 1(a)

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Proposed

ca pacity/area/length/ton nage to be

handled/command area /lease area/number of wells to be drilled

Normal Capacity of Project : 50.00 MTY

Peak Capacity of Project : 62.50 MTY

Area: 3510.348 Ha

Phase-l 1655.825 Ha

Phase-ll 3510.348 Ha (lncluding Phase-l)Boreholes: 241 numbers of boreholes were drilledin the mine take area of 9.63 sq.km

4New /Expansion /Modernization Expansion from 36.00 MTPA to 50.00 MTPA (peak

capacitv of 62.50 MTPA)

5Existing Capacity / Area etc. Existing Capacity: 36.00 MTPA and existing ML area

1655.825 Ha.

6 Category of Project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A

7Does it attract the general condition?lf yes, please specify.

Yes

8Does it attract the specific condition?lf 'yes, please specify.

No

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Location Katshora Tehsil of Korba District.Plot/Survey/Khasra No S.O.lTopo Sheets No.

64 J /L1, of Survey of India (1:50000).

Villages Durpa, Dullapur, Barpali, Khamariya, Barkuta,Risdi, Padniya, Pali, Sonpuri, Jatraj, Barampur,Jarhaj el, Amgaon, Churail, Khodri, Khairbhawna,Gevra

Tehsil Katghora

District Korba

State Chhattisearh

10Nearest railway station/ airportalong with distance in kms.

Gevra Road Rly Station about 3 Km from mine.

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Nearest Town, city, DistrictHeadquarters along with distance in

kms.

a)Towns: Korba :05 Kms

b) District H/Q: Korba :07 Kms

District Collectorate, Korba District,C h h attisga rh,07 7 59 -222886

Village, Panchayats, Zilla parishad ,

Municipal Corporation, Local body(complete postal address withtelephone nos.to be given

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Panchayat/Municipal

Village Contact Nos.

Municipal Durpa, Dullapur,Barampur, Jarhajel

9300657800

Municipal Barpali 99267748509827786084

Municipal Khamariya, Jatraj 98271860849300657800

Panchayat Barkuta, Pali,

Sonpuri782859s908

Panchayat Padniya 9669857095Panchayat Risdi 9424125933

Panchayat Amgaon 822609r2309424125933

Panchavat Churail 8226091530Panchayat Khodri 9424125933Panchayat Khairbhawna 9669857095Municipal Gevra 9926174850

13 | Name of the applicant South Eastern Coalfields LimitedL4 Registered address Seepat Road, Bilaspur 495006 ( CG)

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Address for correspondence:Name Subodh ShrivastavaDesignation ( Owner/partner /CEO) GM (Envt )Address WBP/ENV Department, SECL

Seepat Road, Bilaspur.Pin Code 495006E-mail [email protected] No. 07752-246324Fax No. 07752-246324

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Details of Alternative Sites examinedif any.

Location of these sites should beshown on a topo sheet.

The mines are operational and proposed forexpansion. Coal Mining is a site specific activity.

L7 lnterlinked Projects Not Applicable

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Whether separate application ofinterlinked Project has beensubmitted?

Not Applicable

T9 lf yes, date of submission Not Applicable20 lf no, reason Not Applicable

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Whether the proposal involvesapproval /clearance under if yes,details of same and their status to begiven

It requires clearance under Forest (Conservation)Act 1980.

a) Forest (Conservation)Act,1980

b) Wildlife Protection Act, L972c) CRZ Notificationl99l.

Total Revenue Forest Land is 348.2L9 Ha. of CJJ &

BJJ in nature. Details of application for diversion/

regularization are as follows:-

Phase-l

(a) Stage-l Forestrv Clearance for Diversion of

402.966 ha (which includes 205.961 ha of

Revenue Forest Land of Kusmunda OCP +

197.005 ha of Revenue Forest Land of

Laxman OCP) for mining of coal in favour ofSECL in Korba District of Chhattisearh

sranted bv MOEF&CC. Government ofIndia; New Delhi vide letter no. F. No. 8-

08/2018-FC dated 26th April. 2018.

Phase-ll

(b) Total Revenue Forest Land involved:

138.235 Ha.

After approval of PR of Gevra Expansion OC

Proiect (35-70 MTY). being the adioinins

mine, this revenue forest land got

bifurcated in Kusmunda OCP and Gevra

OCP. In Kusmunda OCP. 43.942 Ha of

revenue forest land will be required in

Phase ll for which reconciliation and

demarcation has been done. Necessarv

DGPS Survev Work is being carried out forsubmission of application.

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Whether there is any governmentorder / policy relevant / relating tosite?

No

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Forest land involved (ha) Phase-l 205.961 Ha

Phase-ll 138.235 Ha

Total 344.796 Ha

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Whether there is any litigationpending against the project and orland in which the project is proposed

to be set up?

(a)Judicial Magistrate, Class l, Katghora(b)Case No. L28/20I2(c) Case has been filed under Sec. 44/47 of Water

Act, Sec, 2t/?7,37, 39 pf Air Act, 15, 16 gf FPA,

(a) Name of the Court I f0S0, against over production of coal in 2008-09.(b )Case No. | (d) Order passed on 09"06.20!7 and none was(c) Orders/ directions of the Court, if I found guilty.any and its relevance with theproposed project.

(ii) Activity1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving

actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality {topography, landuse, changes in water bodies etc.)

Information/Ch ecklistconfirmation

Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

Permanent or temporarychange in land use, land coveror topography includingincrease in intensity of landuse (with respect to local landuse plan).

Total land involved - 3510.348HaBreakup is as follows:

Phase - |

Agriculture/Tenancy Land - 1045.597 Ha

Forest Land - 205.961 Ha

Govt. Land - 404.267 Ha

o Water body - 31.042Hao Grazing land - 373.225 Ha

o Waste/ others - 00.00 Ha

Total landThis land will undergo changes during miningand the land use pattern will be as follows:Area to be excavated 788.874 Ha

Storase for too soilOver Burden / Dumps 325.00 Ha

Mineral StorI nf rastructu re(Worksh op,Administrative Buildings)

284.634 Ha

07.5I7 Ha

Effl uent Treatment PlantRehabil itation site(outsidemine)

Colony (outside mine

Other Specify for Future

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Phase - llAgriculture/Tenancy La nd- 2532.365 Ha.

Forest Land - 376.922 Ha

Govt. Land - 601.061 Ha

o Water body- 87.035 Ha

o Grazing land- 488.643 Ha

o Waste/ others- 25.383 Ha

Total land - 3510.348 Ha

Clearance of existing land,vegetation and buildings?

Phase-lLand has been acquired under CBA.

Phase-lto Land has been acquired under CBA.

o For acquisition of additional L050.593 ha

land notification under section 9(i) of CB

Act issued on 18.07.2018

Creation of new land uses? Yes Total land involved - 3510.348 Ha

Breakup is as follows:Phase - |

Agriculture/Tenancy La n d-1045. 597 Ha

Forest Land - 205.961 +Ha Govt.Land - 404.267 Ha

o Water body - 31,.042 Ha

o Grazing land -373.225 Ha

o Waste/ others -00.00 Ha

Total land - 1655.825 Ha

This land will undergo changes during miningand the land use pattern will be as follows:Area to be excavated 7BB.B74 Ha

Storage for top soil

Over Burden / Dum 325.00 Ha

Mineral Stora

Infrastructure(Workshop,Administrative Buildi

284.634 Ha

07.5I7 Ha

Green Belt

Effluent Treatment Plant

Rehabilitation site(outside

Phase - llAgriculture/Tenancy Land- 2532.365 Ha.Forest Land - 376.922 HaGovt. Land - 601.061 Ha

o Water body- 87.035 Hao Grazing land- 488.643 Ha

r Waste/ others- 25.383 HaTotal land - 3510.348 Ha

Other Specify for Future

1655.825Ha

Pre-constructioninvestigations e.g. borehouses, soil testine?

No. of Bore Holes: 24Inos drilled covering anarea of 9.63Sq km for exploration purpose.

Construction work? 1. Construction of 04 Nos of silo with rapidloading system for capacity of 5500 - 6000TPH.

2. Construction of conveyor system, RCC O.H.Bunker 20000 Te capacity.3. Construction of I32/33KV,33 /3.3KV &33 /6.6 KV substation including outdoor structuresand modification of existing substation.4. Construction of Excavation work-shop5. Construction of Electrical & Mechanicalwork-shop6. Construction of store complex and fieldwork-shop6. Construction of 122 Nos C- type and 619 NosB type quarters in residential colon

Demolition works? No major demolition work involved, Capacityenhancement of existing infrastructure will bedone.

Temporary sites used forconstruction works or housingof construction workers?

Not applicable.

Above ground buildings,structures or earthworksincluding linear structures, cutand fill or excavations.

1. Construction of 04 Nos of silo with rapidloading system for capacity of 5500 - 6000TPH.

2. Construction of conveyor system, RCC O.H.Bunker 20000 Te capaci

3. Construction of 732/33KV,33 /3.3KV &33 /6.6 KV substation including outdoor structuresand modification of existing substation.4. Construction of Excavation work-shop5. Construction of Electrical & Mechanicalwork-shop6. Construction of store complex and fieldwork-shop6. Construction of 122 Nos C- type and 619 Nos

B type quarters in residential colony.

1.9 Underground works includingmining or tunneling?

No No.

The proiect is an opencast mine.

L.10 Reclamation works? Yes Reclaimed internal :

dump Backfilled area : 1245.00 Ha

Reclaimed externalOB dump (earmarked) :325.00 Ha

Actual use* : L96.242 ha*Presently only backfilling is being carried outand will be continued. No further external OB

dump will be created.L.77 Dredging? No Not Applicable.1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable.

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Production and manufacturingprocesses?

Yes Opencast coal mining with Coal Production of50 MTY (Normal) and 62.50 MTY (Peak) by

shovel -dumper combination & surface miner.L.T4 Facilities for storage of goods

or materials?Yes 1. OB- Major volume of L321..7O M cum of

OB will be internally backfilled.

2. Coal is to be stacked in Coal stockYard: Area -12.5 Ha.

3. Store - for all materials & consumables: Area- 2.5 Ha.

1.15 Facilities for treatment ordisposal of solid waste orliquid effluents?

Yes L OB dumps having volume of 20.8 Mcum external OB dumps and internal OB

of 1321. M cum will be reclaimed andafforested.

2. Sedimentation Tank / Pond: 02 Nos.

3. ETP already provided and will be

augmented ( analysis report enclosed)4. DETP of 2 MLD capacity already

provided. ( analysis report enclosed)1.16 Facilities for long term housing

of operational workers?Yes Housing need is to be fulfilled by already

existing four residential colonies, namelyAdarsh Nagar, Nchru Nagar, Jswahar Nagar &Vlkas Naear. An addltlonal I22 Nos C- tvpe and

619 Nos B type quarters will be constructed.1,.77 New road, rail or sea traffic

during construction oroperation?

No Required in expansion from36.00 to 50.00 MTYApproach Road:S kmService Roads:10 kmColony Roads: 4.1 km

1. L8 New road, rail, air waterborneor other transportinfrastructure including new oraltered routes and stations,ports, airports etc?

Yes Required in expansion from36.00 to 50.00 MTYApproach Road:5 kmService Roads:10 kmColony Roads: 4.1 kmNew Railway Siding

r.t9 Closure or diversion of existingtransport routes orinfrastructure leading tochanges in traffic movements?

No Existing coal transport road, light vehicle road& approach road will be shifted to newlocations.

1.20 New or diverted transmissionlines or pipelines?

Yes Six numbers of 33KV OHTL will be drawn fromproposed 132 / 33 KV substation.

1.2L lmpoundment, damming,culverting, realignment orother changes to thehydrology of watercourses oraquifers?

Yes The radius of influence may extend up to L47Zm from mine boundary.

1,.22 Stream crossings? No Not applicable.1..23 Abstraction or transfers of

water form ground or surfacewaters? Yes

Total water requirement for the project is

1.6447 Cu m/day to be met by mine watersupply & from other sources such as tappingground water (tube wells) and river.

1,.24 Changes in water bodies orthe land surface affectingdrainage or run-off?

No Not applicable.

1.25 Transport of personnel ormaterials for construction,operation ordecommissioning?

Yes 1.The evacuation of coal will be done bythe following modes-

a. By belt conveyor to CGSpGCL (West)Power House.

b. By railto CGSPGCL (East) power House.c. By railto other consumers.

2.Coal will be transported from face toCHP by trucks in initial years until In-Pit conveyor system is installed.

3.Over Burden will be transported by 240/100 Te dumpers.

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1,.26 Long -term dismantling ordecommissioning orrestoration works?

Yes It will be dealt in final mine closure plan.

L.27 On going activity duringdecommissioning which couldhave an impact on theenvironment?

Yes It will be dealt in final mine closure plan.

1..28 lnflux of people to an area ineither temporarily orpermanently?

Yes

Project manpower-4130Others - 500TOTAL - 4630

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable1.30 Loss of native species or

genetic diversity?No Not applicable

1,.31 Anv other actions? No Not applicable

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project {such as land,water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or inshort supply) :

s.N. I nformation/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

2.1, Land especially undevelopedor agricultural land (ha)

Yes Total land involved - 35L0.348 Ha

Breakup is as follows:Phase - I

Agriculture/Tenancy La nd-L045.597 Ha

Forest Land

Govt. Land

- 205.961 Ha

- 404.267 Ha

o Water body - 31.O42 Ha

o Grazing land - 373.225 Ha

o Waste/ others - 00.00 Ha

Total land - 1655.825 Ha

Phase - llAgriculture/Tenancy Land- 2532.365 Ha.

Forest Land - 376.922 Ha

Govt. Land - 601.061 Ha

o Water body- 87.035 Ha

o Grazing land- 488.643 Ha

o Waste/others- 25.383 Ha

Total land - 3510.348 Ha(lncluding Phase-l)

2.2 Water (expected source &

comneting ilsers) ilnit; KLD

Yes Industrial demand ; 13370Cum/day

Domestic ;3077Cum/davl0

Total water requirement for the project is t6447Cu m/day to be met by mine water supply &from other sources such as tapping ground water(tube wells) and river.

2.3 Minerals (MT)

Yes

Extractable reserve as on 01.04.2018 is861.726 MT

2.4 Construction material- store,aggregate, sand/soil(expected source)-in MT

Yes

Aggregate : 0.83 MTSand : 0.18 MTSoil/ Moorum : 0.14 MT

2.5 Forests and timber (Source-

MT)No Not Applicable

2.6 Energy including electricityand fuels (source, competingusers) Unit: fuel(MT), energy(MW)

Yes Electricity- 2.11 kwh / tonne

Fuel - 4542OLtr/day

2.7 Any other natural resources(use appropriate standardunits)

No Not applicable

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, whichcould be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actualor perceived risks to human health.

S. No.Informatio n/Checklistconfirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, whereverpossible) with source ofinformation data.

3.1

Use of substances or materials,which are hazardous (as perMSIHC rules)to human health orthe environment (flora, fauna andwater supplies)

No Not Applicable.

3.2

Changes in occurrence of diseaseor affect disease vectors (e.g.insect or water borne diseases)

No Not Applicable.

3.3Affect the welfare of people e.g.

by changing living conditions?No. Not Applicable.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people whocould be affected by the projecte.g. hospital patients, children,the elderly etc.Atiy otlier Lrueur

No Not Applicable.

1,5 l{u Irlur Appllcatile.

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4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning(MT/month) :

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) :

s.N. Information/Checklist confi rmation Yes/No

Details thereof {with approximatequantities/rates, whereverpossible) with source ofinformation data

4.L Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes 1342.45 Million Cu m Of OB will be

excavated

4.2 Municipalwaste (domestic and orcommercial wastes)

No Treatment of sewage throughDomestic Effluent Treatment plant

in the residential colonv.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardouswaste Management Rules)

Yes

Used oil (category 5.1) =

249.09 KL/Vr.Waste oil (category 5.1) =

0.70 KL/vr.Waste containing oil (filter material(category 5.2) =

B.L1Te/yr.Sludge (category 34.41 =

300.00 cu. m./vear4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not Applicable.4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable.4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from

effluent treatmentYes Treatment of sewage through

Domestic Effluent Treatment Plantin the residential colony.

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes As per final mine closure plan.

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipmentYes

Machinery/ equipments surveyedoff as and when found necessary.

4.9 Contaminated soils or othermaterials

NoNot Applicable.

4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable.

4.1,7 Other solid wastes No Not Applicable.

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I nformation/Checklist confi rmation YeslNo

Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil Yes LCV, HCV and HEMM are deployed fort2

fuels from stationary or mobilesources.

OB and coal production /dispatchpurposes in the project.

Quantity within permissible limits.

5.2 Emissions from productionprocesses.

Yes Quantity insignificant.

5.3 Emissions from materials handlingincluding storage or transport

Yes LCV, HCV and HEMM are deployed forOB and coal production /dispatchpurposes in the project.

Quantity: within permissible limits.

5.4 Emission from constructionactivities including plant andequipment,

Yes Quantity i nsignificant.

5.5 Dust or odours from handling ofmaterials including constructionmaterials, sewage and waste

NOThe generation of dust is within

permissible limit.

5.6 Emissions from incineration ofwaste

NoNot Applicable.

5.7 Emissions from burning of waste inopen air (e.g. slash materials,construction debris)

No

Not Applicable.

5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not Applicable.

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration and Emissions of Light and Heat:

s.N lnformation/Ch ecklist conf irmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximateq uantities/rates, whereverpossible) with source ofinformation data

6.r From operation of equipment e.g.

engi nes/ventilation pla nt/crushersYes Generation of noise, heat & light

from operation of LCV, HEMM andHCV.

Noise level is within permissible

limits.6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Vibrations resulting due to blasting

in mine Levels are withinpermissible standards of DGMS.

6.3 From construction or demolition Yes As per final mine closure plan.

6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Generation of Instantaneous noiseand vibration during blasting whichis maintained with in thepermissible limits specified byDGMS.

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6.5 From construction or operationaltraffic

Yes Generation of noise, heat & lightfrom operation of LCV, HEMM andHCV.

6.6 From lightinq or cooling svstems. No Not Applicable.6.7 From any other sources No Not Applicable.

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into theground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

8. Risks of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which couldaffect human health or the environment contamination of land or water fromreleases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters,groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

s.N.Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/

NoDetails thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use orspillage of hazardous materials.

Yes Used oil (category 5.L) = 249.99 KL/yr.Waste oil (category 5.1-) = 0.7A KL/yr.Waste containing oil (filter material(category 5.2) = 8.ItTe/Vr.Sludge (category 34.4) =300.00 cu. m./Vear

7.2 From discharge of sewage or othereffluents to water or the land(expected mode and place ofdischarge)

Yes - DETP of 2.O MLD capacitycommissioned for treatment of sewage.- ETP for treating effluent fromworkshop has been commissioned.- Mine effluent discharged throughsedimentation tanks/pond.- Mine water is reused after treatmentfor industrial purposes.

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emittedto air into the land or into water.

Yes Fugitive emission in to air which isinsisnificant.

7.4 From anv other sources No Not Applicable.7.5 ls there a risk of long term build up

or pollutants in the environmentfrom these sources?

No Not Applicable.

s.N Information/Checklist confi rmation YeslNo

Details thereof (with approximateq uantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data

8.r_ From explosions, spillages, fires etcfrom storage, handling, use orproduction of hazardous substances

No Not Applicable.

8.2 From anv other causes Yes L. Orleration of fleet of HEMM /l.f

vehicles2. Blasting3. Fire

4. Mine inundationNote: Traffic rules, code of practice forblasting and Emergency organizationplan has been prepared as per guidelineof DGMS.

8.3 Could the project be affected bynatural disasters causingenvironmental damage (e.9. floods,earthquakes, landslides, cloudburstetc)?

No Not applicable

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which couldlead to environmental affects or the potential for cumulative impacts with otherexisting or planned activities in the locality:

s.N Information/Checklist conf irmation YeslNo

Details thereof {with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data

ln'Lead to development of supportingfacilities, ancillary development ordevelopmentstimulated bycould have

the project whichimpact on the

environment e.g.:* Supporting infrastructure (roads,power supply, waste or waste watertreatment etc.)* housing development* extractive industries*supply industries*Other

Yes The mine is located in a highlyindustrialized area of Korba district. Anumber of mines like Dipka OC, GevraOC and several underground mines ofSECL and their colonies are situated inthe study area. Semi urbandevelopment and ancillary industrydeveloped for supporting mining andother industries. This has led tocreation of social infrastructures likeschools, hospitals, roads, DETP etcwhich have helped in the economicdevelopment of the region. Theexpansion of mine will further help indevelopment of region through CSR

activities and creation of direct andindirect employment.

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, whichcould have an impact on theenvironment

Yes The biologically reclaimed land willimprove the green cover in the areaand water body to be developed will actas a water recharge structure.

9.3 Set a precedent for laterdevelopment

Yes Economic development leading to overall socio economic growth.

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9.4 Have cumulative affects due toproximity to other existing orplanned projects with similaraffects.

Yes Operating old opencast andunderground coal mines and otherindustries.

(iii) Environmental Sensitivity

s.N Areas Name/ldentitv

Aerial distance (within 15 km.)Proposed proiect location boundary

L Areas protected underinternationa I conventions,national or local legislation fortheir ecological, landscape,cultural or other related value

No Not Applicable.

2 Areas which are important orsensitive for ecological reasons-

Wetlands, watercourses orother water bodies, coastalzone, biospheres, mountains ,

forests

No Not Applicable.

3 Areas used by protected,important or sensitive species offlora or fauna for breeding,nesting, foraging, resting, overwintering, mieration

No Not Applicable

4 lnland, coastal, marine orunderground waters

No Not Applicable.

5 State, National boundaries No Not Applicable.6 Routes or facilities used by the

public for access to recreation orother tourist, pilgrim areas.

No Not Applicable

7 Defence installations No Not Applicable.8 Densely populated or built-up

area

Yes

Mining, commercial and residentialestablishments of mines of SECL such as

Dipka OC, Gevra OC, Laxman OC,

Manikpur OC & several undergroundmines of SECL are situated within 15 km

of the project boundary.No of villagesln core zone -!7In buffer zone -95

9 Areas occupied by sensitiveman-made land uses (hospitals,

schools, places of worship,communitv facilities)

Yes

No. of school : 135

No. of Hospitals : 90Major Temple: Sarwamangla temple.

10 Areas containing important, high No

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quality or scarce resources(ground water resources,surface resources, forestry,agriculture, fisheries, tou rism,minerals)

Except for coal reserves, no other highqua lity reserves encou ntered.

T1 Areas already subjected topollution or environmentaldamage. (those where existinglegal environmental standardsare exceeded)

No

Korba town, industrial and townshipareas of NTPC, BALCO and CSEB havebeen declared as critically polluted areavide MoEF notification numberJ-Lror3/5/2010-tA.il (t), dated L5th March2010.CEPI embargo lifted on !7.O9.2O13

L2 Areas susceptible to naturalhazard which could cause theproject to presentenvironmental problems(earthquakes, subsidence,landslides, erosion, flooding orextreme or adverse climaticconditions

No Not Applicable.

Undertaking: I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in theapplication and enclosure are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I amaware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false ormisleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to theproject will be revoked at our risk and cost. rfi\

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