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APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
(FORM-1M, PFR &EMP) (Submitted as per EIA Notification2006 & amended thereof)
OF
BUILDING STONE QUARRY OF M/S. KALANCHIRA GRANITE Applied area: 2.4923 Ha (Non Forest Private Land)
Production Capacity: 100,000 MT
AT
Re Survey No: 204,206/3 Koppam Village
Pattambi Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala
FOR PROJECT PROPONENT
Mr. Abu K Managing Partner, M/s. Kalanchira Granite
Amayur PO, Pattambi Palakkad District (D), Kerala – 679303
Email ID: [email protected] Phone No: 9061725666,9446881769
PREPARED BY
Mr. NAZAR AHAMED K.V DMG/KERALA/RQP/7/2016
N SQUARE MINING & ENVIORMENTAL SOLUTIONS .LTD KARIMBANAKKAL BUILDING, P.O EDAPAL
MALAPPURAM (Dist), KERALA-679576 Email:[email protected]
Mobile No.8547097533, 9447177533
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Table of Content
Sl No Particulars Page No
1 FORM 1 M AND QUESTIONNAIRE 3-15 a. Basic Information 3-5 b. Activity 5-13 c. Environmental Sensitivity 14-15
2 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT 16-59 a. Chapter 1 - Introduction 17 b. Chapter 2- Project Description 18-20 c. Chapter 3- Process Description 21-32 d. Chapter 4- Environmental Base-line Data Description 32-39 e. Chapter 5- Environmental Management Plan 39-51 f. Chapter 6- Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan 51-54
g. Chapter 7- Environmental Control Measures 54-59 ANNEXURES
1 Partnership Agreement 62-68 2 Board Resolution Authorising Managing Partner 69 3 Registration Certificate 70 4 Pan card of the Firm 71 5 ID Proof of the Managing Partner and Partners 72-75 6 Possession Certificate 76-79 7 Land Documents 80-106 8 Letter of Intend 107-108 9 Mining Plan Approval Letter 109-110
10 Village Certificate 111-112 11 RQP Certificate 113 12 Lab Reports 114-119 13 Cadastral Map 120 14 Recent Photos of the Site 121 15 District Survey Report 122-208
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FORM 1M (I) BasicInformation
Sl No. Item Details
1 Name of the project/s Mr. Abu K
2 S. No. in the schedule Re Sy No. 204,206/3
3 Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/ command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled
Proposed capacity MT/Year-100,000MT/year Area - 2.4923 Ha
4 New/Expansion/Modernization New
5 Existing Capacity/Area etc. Proposed only
6 Category of Project i.e. ’A’ or ‘B’ B
7 Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify
No
8 Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify
No
9 Location The proposed granite building stone quarry is situated in Village – Koppam, Taluk: Pattambi Taluk, District: Palakkad, State- Kerala. Sy.No. Re Sy No. 204,206/3, Geographical location of the site: Lat.(N) 10° 50’ 40.12” -10° 50’ 46.55” Long.(E) 76° 12' 12.76"-76° 12’ 20.37”
Plot/Survey/ Khasra No. Re Sy No. 204,206/3
Village Koppam
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Tehsil Pattambi Taluk
District Palakkad
State Kerala
10 Nearest railway station/ airport along with distance in KM
Kulukkallur-4.58 KM
11 Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with Pattambi-4.7 KM
9 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad., Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given)
Koppam, Palakkad District (D), Kerala – 679303,
13 Name of the applicant Mr. Abu K
14 Registered address M/s. Kalanchira Granite, Amayur PO, Pattambi Taluk, Palakkad District-679303
15 Address for correspondence: M/s. Kalanchira Granite, Amayur PO, Pattambi Taluk, Palakkad District-679303
Name Mr. Abu K
Designation(Owner/Partner/CEO) Managing Partner
Address M/s. Kalanchira Granite, Amayur PO, Pattambi Taluk, Palakkad District-679303
Pin Code 679303
E-mail [email protected]
Telephone No. 9061725666,9446881769
16 Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet.
No. Alternative sites. The mine area is located in the topo sheet no. 58B/5/NE
17 Interlinked Projects Nil
18 Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted?
Nil
19 If yes, date of submission Nil
20 If no, reason Nil
21 Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be
Nil
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given (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act,1980? (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972? (c) The C.R.Z. Notification,1991?
22 Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?
Nil
23 Forest land involved (hectares) Nil
24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and / or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case No. (c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project
Nil
(II) ActivityChecklist
1. Construction,operationordecommissioningoftheProjectinvolvingactions,whichwillcausephysicalchangesinthelocality(topography,landuse,changesinwater-bodies,etc.)
S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/
No Details (with approximate quantities/rates wherever possible) with source of information data.
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)
Yes The land as per the revenue records marking in own private patta land. Topography of the current and Is highest 120 msl and lowest is 95 msl.. Excavated area will be converted to plantation area.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?
Yes The area is mostly of rubber plantation, also coconut trees in between and some area is covered with shrubs & bushes.
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1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes As per the revenue records the land is classified as private own patta land. Mostly covered of rubber plantation and some area are covered with shrubs & bushes.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?
No -
1.5 Construction works? No Office and rest room in the site. 1.6 Demolition works? No - 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or
housing of construction workers? No -
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling?
No -
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes The proposed project activity involves76%of the lease area for exploring granite building stone. At the end of life of mine pit will be utilized as water storage and plantation area.
1.11 Dredging? No - 1.9 Offshore structures? No -
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The mining will be done at opencast semi mechanized, the bench heights average at 5 m, Average width of the bench is 5- 100 m, the materials loading and hauling to the delivery points, excavated material is transported in varies sites as per the order and demand of the material. The depth of the mine is Around 55 m from top bench.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? No -
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1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?
Yes Solid Waste. About 300 CuM of Topsoil and 61209 MT of Overburden during the lifetime in the proposed mine the topsoil stored in a pre- determined area and re- utilize for the plantation purposes. Liquid effluent The sewage of the tune of 1.0Kld generated in the mines office and it will be diverted into septic tank followed by soak pit.
1.16 Facilities for long term operational workers? No
Local Labour so no housing is required
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?
No -
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc.?
No -
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?
No -
1.20 New or pipelines?
diverted transmission lines or No -
1.21 Impoundment, damming, converting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?
No -
1.22 Stream crossings? No -
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form ground or surface waters?
No --
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?
No There will be no change in the water bodies. The change in the land surfaces due to mining will not affect the surface drainage.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?
Yes Outer Vehicles are used for the transportation of the minerals. 1 trucks / trips of 5 Mt.in capacity, will be utilized for the transportation of the minerals.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?
No -
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?
No -
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1.28 Influx of people to an area either temporarily or permanently
No -
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No -
1.31 Any other actions? No -
2. UseofNaturalresourcesforconstructionoroperationoftheProject(suchasland,water,materialsorenergy,especiallyanyresourceswhicharenon-renewableorinshortsupply):
Sl.No.
Information/checklist confirmation Yes/No
Details there for (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)
No The project area is only 2.4923 Ha , it is a private own patta land.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD
Yes The daily water demand only in 3 kld, the domestic water demand met in well.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes The mining product is granite building stone. Per year production is 100,000MT, and total production of the mine life is 1224175MT. Mine life is 12 years only.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, and / soil (expected source – MT)
No -
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No -
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)
Nil -
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)
No -
3. Use,storage,transport,handlingorproductionofsubstancesormaterials,whichcouldbeharmfultohumanhealthortheenvironmentorraiseconcernsaboutactualorperceivedriskstohumanhealth.
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S.No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details therefore (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of Information
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna and water supplies)
No -
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)
No -
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? No -
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,
No -
3.5 Any other causes No -
4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning(MT/month)
Sl.No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with sourceof information data
4.1 Spoil,
overburden or mine wastes
Yes About 300 CuM of Topsoil and 61209 MT of Overburden during the lifetime in the proposed mine will be removed and re utilize for the plantation and other reclamation purposes.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)
No -
4.3 Hazardous wastes Management (as per Rules)
No -
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No -
4.5 Surplus product No -
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment
No -
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No -
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4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No -
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No -
4.10 Agricultural wastes No - 4.11 Other solid wastes No -
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5. Releaseofpollutantsoranyhazardous,toxicornoxioussubstancestoair(Kg/hr)
Sl.No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
- 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels
from stationary or mobile sources No -
5.2 Emissions from production processes of the vehicles.
Yes Dust is the main pollutant due to mining activity. It will be generated in drilling, blasting, excavation and vehicle movement, Dust suppressed in following methods. 1. Green belt developing all boundaries. 2. Water sprinkling on haul roads 3. Over loading of vehicles will be avoided. 4.Speed limit of the vehicles.
5.3 Emissions from material handling including storage or transport
Yes There will be a fugitive emission generated during material handling, transportation, loading and unloading etc. Regular water sprinkling of the haul road will suppress the dust and prevent airborne diseases.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment
No -
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste
No -
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No -
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)
No -
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No -
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6. GenerationofNoiseandVibration,andEmissionsofLightandHeat:
S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information.
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushersetc.
Yes Noise generating equipment. 1. Excavator - 95 -100db 2. Jack hammer - 95- 100db 3. Compressor - 90 - 95db 4.Tipper - 80 - 85db
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No -
6.3 From construction or demolition No -
6.4 From blasting or piling No -
6.5 From construction or operational traffic No Run as per the KSPCB norms.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No -
6.7 From any other sources No -
7. Risksofcontaminationoflandorwaterfromreleasesofpollutantsintothegroundorintosewers,surfacewaters,groundwater,coastalwatersorthesea:
Sl. No Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data.
7.1 From handling, storage, hazardous materials
use or spillage of No
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)
No -
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water
No -
7.4 From any other sources No -
7.5 Is there a risk of long term buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources?
No -
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8. RiskofaccidentsduringconstructionoroperationoftheProject,whichcouldaffecthuman
healthortheenvironment S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances
No -
8.2 From any other causes No The accidents in due to the operation of equipment’s, and mining activities, A good safety measures are taken in the site, First aid facility provided in the office.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloud burst etc.)?
No There is no history
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9. Factorswhichshouldbeconsidered(suchasconsequentialdevelopment)whichcouldleadtoenvironmentaleffectsorthepotentialforcumulativeimpactswithotherexistingorplannedactivitiesinthelocality
S. No.
Information/Checklist confirmation
Yes/No
Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever Possible ) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting. laities, ancillary development or development Stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment
• Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
• Housing development
• Extractive industries
• Supply industries
• Other
Yes The proposed project is support directly/indirectly develop the area by providing employment. It will help for the infrastructure development.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment
Yes After the life of the mine, the site will be converted for re-planting of tree species and plants.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes There will be other developments.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects
No -
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(III) Environmental Sensitivity S.No.
Areas
Name/ Identity
Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, Landscape, cultural or other related value
Yes Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary-31 KM, Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary-18.5KM,
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or Other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests
Yes Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary-16.5 KM, Vazhani Dam 25.45 KM, Asurankundu Dam -20.1KM
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration
Yes Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary-31 KM, Silent Valley National Park-28.25 KM
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Myladi Thodu-1 KM, Kunthippuzha 5.25 KM Bharathappuzha 5.5KM Arabian Sea-33.5 KM
5 State, National boundaries Yes Kerala-Tamil Nadu boundary- 49.7 KM East
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas
Yes SH39- Perumbilavu-Nilambore Road-1.38 KM
7 Defense installations No -
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Amayur, 0.562 KM
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)
Yes Lakshmi Vilasam LP School, Amayur 1 KM Govt Hospital PHC Nedumbrakkadu 1.5KM
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)
No
Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal Environmental standards are exceeded)
No -
9 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)
No -
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Chapter-I
Introduction
1.1 BriefForewordofProjectproponentandProjectSite
Mr.AbuK,hasappliedafreshquarryingpermitforoperatingGraniteBuildingStone
quarry over an extent of 2.4923Ha at Re Sy No. 204,206/3 in Koppam Village,
Pattambi Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala. Possession certificates are enclosed as
Annexures.
MiningPlanforGraniteBuildingStonequarryofMr.AbuKatReSyNo.204,206/3in
KoppamVillage,PattambiTaluk,PalakkadDistrict,Keralafortotalminepermitarea
of2.4923Ha isapprovedbyDistrictGeologist,DepartmentofMiningandGeology,
Palakkad.ThisGraniteBuildingStoneQuarrytosubmitapplicationtostatutoryauthoritieslike
Department ofMining & Geology, DEIAA and to receive Environmental Clearance
from DEIAA, Kerala. Attested Copy of Photo ID of the Authorized Signatory is
enclosedasAnnexures.ThisfeasibilityreportforGraniteBuildingStoneQuarryoveranextentof2.4923Ha
at Survey No Re Sy No. 204,206/3 in Koppam Village, Pattambi Taluk,Palakkad
District,ispreparedtowardsgettingenvironmentalclearancefromDEIAAKerala.
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Chapter-II
2.1 ProjectDescription
ProjectProponent Mr.AbuK
MailingAddress Mr.AbuK
ManagingPartner,M/s.KalanchiraGranite
Amayur,Pattambi
PalakkadDistrict(D),Kerala–679303
EmailID:[email protected]
PhoneNo:9061725666,9446881769
SurveyNo’s ReSyNo.204,206/3
Location KoppamVillage
PattambiTaluk
PalakkadDistrict
KeralaState
QuarryPermitArea 2.4923Ha
Typeofland PrivateLand
2.2 Salientfeaturesofthestudyarea
Latitude 10°50'41.11" - 10°50'46.54" N
Longitude 76°12'12.77"- 76°12'20.36"E
NearestTown Pattambi-4.7KM
NearestRailwayStation KulukkallurRailwayStation–4.58Km
NearestAirport KaripurAirport–42.85Km
Elevationin(MSL)Highest 120MaboveMSL.
Lowest 95MaboveMSL.
WorkingdepthTopmostlevel 110MaboveMSL
Bottommostlevel 55MaboveMSL
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TheGoogleMapshowingLocationofthepermitareaisgivenbelow:-
Table1:DescriptionofEachPillarinthePermitArea
BOUNDARY PILLAR LATITUDE LONGITUDE
BP1 10°50'46.54" 76°12'19.20" BP2 10°50'44.07" 76°12'19.81" BP3 10°50'42.79" 76°12'20.27" BP4 10°50'41.92" 76°12'20.36" BP5 10°50'41.40" 76°12'18.59" BP6 10°50'41.13" 76°12'16.02" BP7 10°50'41.11" 76°12'15.56" BP8 10°50'41.95" 76°12'15.30" BP9 10°50'41.80" 76°12'14.23" BP10 10°50'42.08" 76°12'12.77" BP11 10°50'43.76" 76°12'13.53"
2.3Landuseplanoftheprojectsite
Proposed quarry permit area is2.4923Ha. Land use pattern of the permit area is
shownonthesurfaceplan.Thepresent,planperiodandconceptuallandusepattern
ofthepermitareaisshownbelow:
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TableNo.2–LandUsePatternofthePermitarea
S.No.
Particular Asondate PlanPeriod Conceptualperiod
1. Area Excavated due toMining
0.000 0.3798 1.9858
2. AreaunderPlantation 0.000 0.3798(Plantation in Excavated
area)
1.9470(Plantation in Excavated
area)
3. UndisturbedArea 2.4923 0.8096 0.5065
Totalarea 2.4923Ha 2.4923Ha 2.4923Ha
Attheendoflifeofmine,theexcavatedpitwillbe2.4923Haandwillbereclaimed
withstackeddumpingandoverburdenandrehabilitatedbyplantation.Thedetailsof
thepostminelandusearegivenbelow:
TableNo-3–DetailsofPostMineLandUsepattern
Sl.
NoTypeofactivities
Extentin
Ha
Postmininglanduseof
degradedlandExtentinHa.
1AreaunderQuarry
pit(miningarea)
0.3798
WaterPond 0.0388
Backfillingand
Reclamation1.9470
2Greenbelt/
Plantation0.5065 Greenbelt/Plantation 0.5065
Total 2.4923Ha Total 2.4923Ha
2.3 EmploymentGeneration
It is proposed to employ 10 people from nearby villages for the said quarry. This
projectwillalsocreateadditionalemploymentindirectly.
2.4 ProjectCost
TotalProjectcost:Rs.25,00,000/-
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Chapter-III
3.1Processdescription
TheQuarryingoperationiscarriedoutindifferentstages.Aflowchartdepictingthe
operationsisshownbelow:
OPENCASTMETHOD
DRILLING&BLASTING 32mmBLASTHOLE.
NitrateMixtureExplosive
LOADING BYEXCAVATORS/LOADERS
TRANSPORTATION BYTRUCKS/TIPPERS
DESPATCHTOCLIENT/CUSTOMER
The quarry is proposed to work with conventional open cast with bench system
method with mechanized mode of operation. Based on the mode and method,
takingintotheconsiderationofgeologicalparametersofthecharnockitebody,the
quarrypitwillbesodesignedsuchthattheheightofthebenchiskeptabout5.00m
max.
BENCH FORMATION 5.0 m HEIGHT & 5.0 WIDTH
EXCAVATION BY EXCAVATORS
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3.2REGIONALGEOLOGY
The district can be broad divided into five geological terranes viz. i) lowland of
charnockite country in the west; (ii) Migmatite Complex in the east, extending into
adjacent Coimbatore district of Chennai; (iii) Khondalite Group, occurring as linear
bodies in the northeastern hill region; (iv) Wynad Group, occurring as high hills in the
north in Attapady area and (v) Peninsular Gneissic Complex (PGC) confined to the
north of Bharathapuzha river.
The area forms a part of the Precambrian metamorphic shield having a complex geological set up. Wynad Group is represented by rocks of upper amphibolites to lower granuliefacies metamorphism. This complex can be divided into an ultramafic dominant upper group and amphibolites dominant lower group. The ultramafic group comprises talc-chlorite schist, talc-pyroxene-garnet schist. The amphibolite group consists of hornblende-biotite schist and gneiss with amphibolites bands garnet. These rocks are exposed in the Attappadi area. Hornblende –biotite gneiss and pink granitegneiss of Peninsular Gneissic Complex are exposed in the north, especially north of Bharathapuzha river. The Khondalite group, which outcrops northeast of Malalbuzha reservoir, comprises garnet-sillimanite gneiss and calc-granulite. Narrow bands of calcgranulite are exposed along the Walayar river bed. Numerous thin bands of calcgranulite associated with crystalline limestone and calciphyre have been observed in the area. Charnockite group is predominant in the west. This group comprises massive charnockite/gneissic charnockite, pyroxene granulite, pyroxenite and norite and magnetite quartzite amongst which massive charnockite/gneissic charnockite is the most widely distributed. Pyroxene granulite and magnetite quartzite occur as narrow bands. Thin impersistent segregations of pyroxenite and norite occur in the ‘Palghat Gap’. The Charnockite Group is succeeded by the Migmatite Complex represented by hornblende-biotite gneiss and quartz-feldspar gneiss. These rocks occupy the eastern part and the ‘Palghat Gap’. They are melanocratic and foliated. These rocks are intruded by pegmatites, quartz veins and gabbro and dolerite dykes. Basic intrusives, especially dolerite, have two distinct trends in the district; one being NW-SE, which is common throughout the State and the other NE-SW, seen in the northeastnorth of Attapady. In the westernmost part, south of Bharathapuzha, a few isolated occurrences of Warkalli sediments are noticed capping small mounds. The valleys are occupied by fluvial alluvium of Quaternary age. Lateritisation is widespread in the west.
3.2.1LOCALGEOLOGY
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show moderately well-developed gneissosity.
3.2.2GENERALDESCRIPTIONOFFORMATIONS
The geological parameters / features of the ore body as obtained from the field
mappingandexplorationstudiesrevealthefollowing:
Lengthoftheorebody: rangingfrom22 M to 134M (Avg-78) M
Widthoftheorebody: rangingfrom17 M to 136M (Avg -76)M
3.3METHODOFESTIMATIONOFRESERVES
The estimation of ore reserves is made by conventional parallel cross section
method using geological cross section. The geological cross sections are prepared
acrossthestrikeoftheorebody.Theareaofindividuallithounitsineachandevery
cross section is calculated separately. The volume between the cross section is
arrivedonthebasisoftheaverageareaofproductioncrosssectionandmultiplying
sectionalinterval.Andtonnageisarrivedatbymultiplyingbybulkdensity.
Note :Followingaretheparametersconsideredforreserveestimation:
(i) Intheallottedarea,themineralisexposedfromthelowermostlevel
of95mMSLtothetopmostpartofthehillat120mMSL.Hence,thereserve
forprovedcategoryhasbeenconsideredupto120mMSL.
(ii) Bulk Density of Stone and associated minor minerals is taken as
2.5Ton/M3.
3.6RESERVESOFMINERALS
Consideringtheaboveparametersandexposuresobservedintheexistingpit
in the allotted area, the surface geological plan and geological cross-sections &
longitudinalsectionareprepared.Accordingly,thereservesforStoneandassociated
minormineralshavebeenestimatedoncross-sectionalareamethod.
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Table4-SectionwiseGeologicalReserveEstimation
GeologicalReserves
Sectionline
Areaofcrosssection(m2)
Influencelength(m) Vol.inm3 Density TotalTon
A-A' 7880 50 394000 2.5 985000B-B' 9302 50 465100 2.5 1162750C-C' 2419 50 120950 2.5 302375D-D' 1206 30 36180 2.5 90450 TOTAL 2540575
BlockedReserves
Sectionline
Areaofcrosssection(m2)
Influencelength(m) Vol.inm3 Density TotalTon
A-A' 4123 50 206150 2.5 515375B-B' 4742 50 237100 2.5 592750C-C' 1239 50 61950 2.5 154875D-D' 712 30 21360 2.5 53400 TOTAL 1316400
MineableReserves:-
Toestimatetheminablereserves,thereservesblockedunder7.5statutorybarriersand due to formation of systematic benches up to Ultimate Pit Limit have beenconsidered.Table5-SectionwiseMineableReserveEstimationProvedReserves
Sectionline
Areaofcrosssection(m2)
Influencelength(m) Vol.inm3 Density TotalTon
A-A' 3757 50 187850 2.5 469625B-B' 4560 50 228000 2.5 570000C-C' 1180 50 59000 2.5 147500D-D' 494 30 14820 2.5 37050 TOTAL 1224175
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Table6-ReserveEstimationTable
SECTIONA-A'
SECTIONB-B'MINEABLERESERVE MINEABLERESERVE
BENCHAREAINSqm
SI DENSITY TON BENCHAREAINSqm
SI DENSITY TON
110 544 50 2.5 68000 110 850 50 2.5 106250105 546 50 2.5 68250 105 587 50 2.5 73375100 496 50 2.5 62000 100 537 50 2.5 6712595 446 50 2.5 55750 95 487 50 2.5 6087590 396 50 2.5 49500 90 437 50 2.5 5462585 346 50 2.5 43250 85 387 50 2.5 4837580 296 50 2.5 37000 80 337 50 2.5 4212575 246 50 2.5 30750 75 288 50 2.5 3600070 197 50 2.5 24625 70 238 50 2.5 2975065 147 50 2.5 18375 65 188 50 2.5 2350060 97 50 2.5 12125 60 138 50 2.5 17250 55 86 50 2.5 10750 Total 469625
TOTAL 570000
SECTIONC-C'
SECTIOND-D'MINEABLERESERVE MINEABLERESERVE
BENCHAREAINSqm
SI DENSITY TON BENCHAREAINSqm
SI DENSITY TON
110 229 50 2.5 28625 105 143 30 2.5 10725105 294 50 2.5 36750 100 165 30 2.5 12375100 244 50 2.5 30500 95 115 30 2.5 862595 194 50 2.5 24250 90 71 30 2.5 532590 144 50 2.5 18000 85 75 50 2.5 9375 TOTAL 37050 TOTAL 147500
3.3.2SUMMARYOFGEOLOGICAL&MINEABLERESERVES
Inthisareathebuildingstoneexposuresareborderingtothepermitboundary.The
mineable reservesarearrivedafterdeducting the reserves locked inminesbarrier
alongtheboundaryincompliancewithMetalliferousMinesRegulations2015.
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SummaryofGeologicalandmineablereserveisgivenbelow.
TableNo.7-SUMMARYOFGEOLOGICAL&MINEABLERESERVES
ReservesinMT
Category ROM
Geologicalreserves 2540575 MT Mineablereserves 1224175 MT Blockedreserves 1316400 MT
Note : GeologicalReserves=MineableReserves+BlockedReserves
OftheaboveGeologicalreservesof2540575MT,only1224175MTofreservescanbe
exploited/mined,whilethebalanceof1316400MTofreserves isgettingblocked
whichcannotbemined,duetotheboundaryandpracticalconstraints.Henceforall
practical purpose (for production and future planning) onlyMineable reserves are
considered.
3.4 MethodofQuarrying
The quarry is proposed to work with conventional open cast with bench system
methodwithmechanizedmodeofoperation. Basedon themodeandmethodso
adoptedandtakingintotheconsiderationofgeologicalparametersoftheorebody,
thequarrypitissodesignedsuchthattheheightofthebenchiskeptabout5.00m
(2.50mx2subbenches)max.,andthewidthisalsokept5.00m,maintaining45˚pit
slope.Benchesareadvancedsidewardandlateraltowinthematerialatlowerlevel
/depth.
TheSystemormethodofworkingshallbeperformedasstipulatedunderRule69(1)
by formationof benches as per theMetalliferousMinesRegulations, 2015, issued
under the Mines Act, 2015.The area is covered with a thin layer of weathered
charnockite;recoveryofsaleablematerialisabout95%ofROM.
During the first year of mining, the work will be carried out from 110 to 105m MSL
by bench cutting method as shown on sections A-A’ and from 115 to 105m MSL by
bench cutting method as shown on sections B-B’.
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MSL by bench cutting method as shown on sections A-A’ and from 110 to 105m
MSL by bench cutting method as shown on sections B-B’.
During the third year of mining, the work will be carried out from 105 to 100m MSL
by bench cutting method as shown on sections A-A’ and from 105 to 100m MSL by
bench cutting method as shown on sections B-B’.
During the fourth year of mining, the work will be carried out from 100 to 95 m MSL
by bench cutting method as shown on sections A-A’ and from 105 to 95m MSL by
bench cutting method as shown on sections B-B’.
During the fiftth year of mining, the work will be carried out from 95 to 90 m MSL by
bench cutting method as shown on sections A-A’ and from 100 to 95m MSL by bench
cutting method as shown on sections B-B’.
3.4.2ProposedRateofProductionandExpectedLifeofMine-
Theannualproductiontargetshavebeenplanned,theaverageproposedproduction
(ROM) will be about 100,000MT for the quarrying permit period. As per the
productioncapacityproposedthelifeofthequarrywillbe12years.
Table8-ProposedProductiondetailsoftheQuarryforthefirst5years
S.No. Year ROM(inMT)
1 I Year 100,000MT
2 II Year 100,000MT
3 III Year 100,000MT
4 IV Year 100,000MT
5 V Year 100,000MT
3.5ExtentofMechanization
List of Quarrying machinery deployed for quarry operation along with their
capacities,efficienciesandotherdetailsareshowninbelow:
TableNo.9–MachineryDetails
Sl.No Equipment/Machinery No.ofunits Size/Capacity
1. Excavator 1 150HP2. Excavator 1 100HP3. Tipper 3 -4. Jackhammer 1 -5. Compressor 1 -
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3.6 QuarryingActivity
The quarry is proposed to work with conventional open cast with bench system
methodwithmechanizedmodeofoperation. Basedon themodeandmethodso
adoptedandtaking intoconsiderationofgeologicalparametersof theCharnockite
body,thequarrypitisdesignedsuchthattheheightofthebenchiskeptabout5.00
m max., and the width is kept min 5.00 m, maintaining 45˚ pit slope. Two sub
benchesarecreatedof2.50mheighteach,whenitreachesitsultimatelimit,allthe
twobencheswill be joined together to formaheightof 5.0m. Topsoil is sparsely
distributedinthearea,thistopsoilwillberemovedseparatelyanditwillbeusedfor
plantationpurpose.
Astherockismainlyhardtomediumhardinnature,drillingandblastingisrequired
to dislodge/loosen the material from the main rock mass. The broad blasting
parameters are determined in subsequent paragraph. The operation flow chart of
thequarryactivityisgivenintheabovechapter–IIIunderheadProcessDescription.
3.6.1ExplosivesManagement,drillingandBlasting
BLASTING
Graniteiscompactrock,atplacesitisfracturedalso.Productionfromthefractured
zonewillbeobtainedwith thehelpofexcavator,whereas fromcompactzone the
production will be obtained by drilling and blasting. Drilling will be done by jack
hammerwiththehelpofaircompressor.
• Holelocationwillbeproperlydressedbyexcavatortoremovethelooseboulders
forefficientdrillingandforavoidingjammingofdrillinghammerandbits.
• Drillholesof32mmdiameterand1.5Mindepthwillbemade.
• Toreducethenoiseleveltheholeswillbeblastedbyusingnitratemixtureand
Milli-seconddelaydetonators.
• Tomaintainthebenchheightof5M,subbenchof2.5mwillbe formedfirst,
lateron
twobencheswillbemergedandonebenchof5mwillbeformedandmaintained
• Thespacingandburdenwillbekeptat1.0M.29
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• About100holeswillbeblastedinoneday
• Yieldperholewillbe1.5x1x1=1.5M3.
• Numberofblastsperdaywillbe4blastsof25holeseach
3.6.2BlastingPattern:
Theblastingpattern entirely dependson the situationof the joints present in the
rocks. The drilling is done as per the requirement of the rock fragmentationwith
desiredproductionofmineral.
3.6.3Requirementofexplosive
• Chargeperholewillbe250grams
• Yieldofexplosive-about5.34M3perKg.or13.36ton/Kg
• For 100,000 ton per year or 8333.33 tons per month the requirement of
explosivewillbeabout625kgpermonth.
3.6.4Precautionduringblasting
Noexplosivesotherthanthoseprovidedbycompany,theagentormanagershallbe
used in theminesand theexplosivesshallnotbe taken insideanybuildingexcept
magazineapprovedbythelicensingauthorityundertheIndianExplosivesAct1884.
Casesandcontainersforcarryingexplosivesshallbeofsubstantialconstructionand
securely locked as required under MMR157. Containers of steel or iron shall be
galvanized and not more than 5 Kg explosives shall be carried in one case or
container.Themanagershallfixmaximumnumberofshotsthatablastermayfirein
oneshiftandshouldnotexceed80incaseofelectricalfiringor50incaseoffiring
with ignitercodesasfixedunderMMR(160).ShotfiringtoolsconformingtoMMR
(161)willbeusedandprovisionsunder162ondrilling,charging,stemmingandfiring
ofshotholesshallalsocompiledwith.
Asstaticchargecanbegeneratedandstoredonbodiesofpersonswearingsynthetic
fiber cloths and/ socks and such potentialmay go up to 100,000 volts during dry
months, especially on a cold day in a dry climate, blasters /shot fires and their
helpersshouldnotwaresuchclotheswhileonduty.Theywillbeprovidedonlynon-
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(cir.Tech.1/1985).ChapterXVonExplosives&Shotfiringi.eMMR153to169shallbe
enforcedandfollowedinthequarry.
3.6.5TypeofExplosivestobeused
Onlyclass2andclass6explosiveisproposedforuseasgivenbelow:-
Booster(20%) Slurryexplosive
Explosive
(Columncharge)(80%)
NitrateFueloil(NFO).
TheNFOmixturecanbereadilyproducedatasitebymixing
nitrate(94.5%)withdieseloil(5.5%).
Initiator Delay/Electricdetonators
a. Safetyprecautionstobeadopted.
PRECAUTIONS:
• Blastingintheopencastpitwillbedoneonlyduringdaytimeatdesignated
hours.
• Onlycompetentblasterswillbeappointedtohandleexplosives.
• ExplosiveswillbestoredinapprovedandlicensedmagazineasperExplosive
Act/Rules.
• ExplosiveswillbebroughtfrommagazinetoblastingsiteinlicensedExplosive
Vanunderthecareofblaster.
• Sufficientwarningsignalswillbegivenbeforeblastingtheholes.
• Guardswillbepostedonallroadsandpathsatleast250mdistancetostop
entrancetothedangerzoneduringblastinghour.
• Controlled blasting will be practiced to control vibrations and flying
fragments.
• Optimum charge will be used, while blasting near office complex/
infrastructuresite.
3.6.6ExcavationandCrushing
Thequarryisproposedtoworkwithconventionalopencastwithbenchsystemsand
operating in a mechanized mode. The bench height and width is kept at 5m
maximum with a pit slope of 450. Subsequent to the drilling and blasting, the
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materialsodislodged/loosenfromtherockmass,thebigbouldersarebrokeninto
smallboulderswithahelpof rockbreaker.Thereafter thematerial is loaded into
trucks/tippersof10tonnescapacitywiththehelpoftheexcavator.
3.7Topsoil:
Thearea ismoreor lesscoveredbyexposedrockandthere is lesstopsoil inthese
areas. The remaining land is sparsely vegetated and having topsoil with average
thicknessof1.0m.Thiswillberemovedseparatelyasandwhenitoccursduringthe
courseofquarrying.The topsoil so removedwillbestackedseparatelyandwillbe
usedjudiciouslyforplantationpurpose.Precautionswillbetakentolimittheheight
ofthetopsoildumpto5-6minordertopreserveitsfertilityandshelflife.Itwillbe
suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and
leguminousplantsduringtemporarystorage.
Thetotalamountoftopsoilexistingwithinthepermitholdiscalculatedasbelow:
Area - 24923sq.m
Bufferzone - 5065SqM
ExistingQuarryArea - 9969.2SqM
ExposedArea - 8888.8SqM
TotalAvailableArea - 1000SqM
Depth - 0.3M
Volume - 300CuM
Bulkdensity - 1.50
600X.5X1.50 = 450tons.
3.8MineWasteManagement
About61209tonsofminewastewillbegeneratedthroughoutthemine lifeand itwillbestacked in theareaearmarked for it.Thiswastewillbeutilized for lyingofhaulroadaswellasforbackfilling.Attheend,thisminewastecanbepartlyutilizedassoilbaseforplantation.
3.9SiteSecurityandSafetyCopiesofall safetyandmanagementdocumentswillbemadeavailabletoonsite,
personnelandmandatorytrainingforoperationsattheQuarrywilltakeplace.The
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plans, terms and conditions of the issued permits, and safety procedures for the
Project.
Securitysignagewillbepostedattheentrancetothequarry.Theremotenessofthe
quarryandtheonsitepresenceofoperationspersonnelwillmakeperimeterfencing
unnecessary.Audiblewarningsystemswillbeemployedforallblastingoperationsat
postedintervalspriortoanydetonations.
Loose rocks will be properly dressed and nature of rocks and available structural
planeswill be studied toavoidany slip. Explosiveswill be stored in safeapproved
andlicensedmagazine.Competentblasters(withblastingcertificateofcompetency
issuedbyDGMS)willonlyhandleexplosives toavoidanyaccident.Properand full
proof security will be provided to the magazine to avoid any theft, unauthorized
entry etc. proper fencing with sign boards will be provided to separate out the
magazine.Blastingandprocessingoperationswillbesuspendedifincursionsintothe
quarryoccur.Onsitemonitorsforanimalswillprovidewarningsiftheapproachof
anyanimalsisnoted.
Before the onset ofmonsoon, drains are cut along the toe of the quarry faces to
divert the surface run off.Garlanddrain is provided at the quarry top to regulate
monsoonwateranddirectthesametothesettlingponds/quarrypittocontainthe
quarrywashoffandtoavoidthesamejoiningtotheadjoiningsurfacewaterbodies
/watercourses.Italsohelpstoaverteventualcollapsesanddamagestothequarry
faces.Thepitwillbefencedbybarbedwire,suchthatnohabitatscanenterthepit
andwatchandwardisprovidedroundtheclock.
Chapter–IV
EnvironmentalBaselinedataDescription
4.1 AirEnvironment
TheReconnaissancesurveyofthequarryarearevealsthattherewillbepossibledust
emissions thatwould result from transportationof vehicles and the stonepowder
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Toassesstheambientairqualitystatus,monitoringstationswereidentifiedon
the basis of Meteorology in the upwind and downwind direction as well as to
representthecrosssectionalscenariooftheprojectsite.Basedontheproduction
activity,theparameterschosenforassessmentofairqualityareParticulateMatter
(PM10&PM2.5),Sulphurdioxide(SO2),andNitrogendioxide(NO2).
4.1.1 AnalysisofBaselineConcentrations
TheAmbientAirQuality datawere collected in themonthofApril 2017 from the
fourcornersoftheprojectsite.Thedatahavebeencollectedon24hourlybasisfor
parametersofPM10,PM2.5,SO2,NOX.
TableNo.10-AmbientAirQualityFieldMonitoringValues
Direction PM10 PM2.5 Sulphur
dioxide
Nitrogen
dioxide
NearQuarrySite 64µg/m3 28µg/m3 9.2µg/m3 10.8µg/m3
250Mdownwinddirection 66µg/m3 29µg/m3 8.6µg/m3 9.4µg/m3
From the field measurement results of the ambient air, it is observed from the
reportthattheambientairqualityatsitewithintheprescribedstandards(NAAQS)
withrespecttoPM10,PM2.5,NOxandSO2.
4.2WATERENVIRONMENT
Thepurposeofthisstudyisto:-
•Assessthewaterqualitycharacteristicsforcriticalparameters;
•Predictthelikelyimpactsonwaterqualityduetotheprojectandrelatedactivities.
4.2.1WATERMONITORING
To analyse the suitability ofwater for domestic purpose, sample from openwell
near to the project site and Surface water were collected by NABL accredited
laboratory and samples were analysed for physical, chemical and biological
parameters.
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TableNo.11-WaterQualityMonitoringValues
Parameters BoreWellWater
Colour <5HazenUnit
Turbidity 2NTU
pH 7.02
TDS 525mg/l
TotalHardness 150mg/l
Chloride 81mg/l
Calcium 30mg/l
Magnesium 18mg/l
Iron 0.12mg/l
Sulphate 42mg/l
Zinc 0.25mg/l
Coliform Absent
Ecoli Absent
Results&Conclusion:-Thewatersamplescollectedandanalysedfromthelocations
discussedabove it isobservedthat thewaterqualityofwater is fitafter filtration,
disinfection&treatmentfordomesticconsumptionandforactivitiesattachedwith
theminingoperationsexceptpHvalue,Turbidity,&Coliformbacteria.
4.2.2Water&HydrogeologyEnvironment
The aquifer system in the district can be broadly divided into hard rock aquifers,
laterite aquifers and sedimentary aquifers. The hard rock and laterite aquifers
constitutemajor aquifer systemof the districtwhile the sedimentary aquifers are
seen along the coast and river courses. Groundwater occurs under phreatic, semi
confined to confined conditions in the weathered and fractured portions of the
crystalline formations and occurs semi-confined and confined condition in deep
seatedfracturedandsedimentaryformations.
Thedepthtowaterlevelinpre-monsoonperiodrangesfrom1.57to14.42mbgland
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duringbothmonsoonsparticularlyalongvalleysandtopographicallylowareas.The
data of ground water monitoring wells shows that around 13 % of the wells fall
within10.00to15.00mbglcategorieswhile55%ofthewellsfall inthewaterlevel
showing5.00to10.0mbglcategoryand23%of thewells falls in the2.00to5.00
mbgl category and 9% of thewells falls in the 0.00 to 2.00mbgl during the pre
monsoon. The post monsoon data reveals that the 13 % of the wells falls under
10.00to15.00mbglcategoryand54%wellsfallsthan5.00to10.00mbglcategory
and8%ofthewellsfallinthe0.00to2.00mbgl.Thedepthtowaterlevelrangesof
pre&postmonsoondataofApril&November.(CGWBreportMarch2009).
Thegroundwaterlevelmeasuredfromthenearestwellisabout15-20mbelowthe
groundlevel.Theultimatedepthoftheworkingofthequarryis40mMSL.Sincethe
workingismuchabovethegeneralgroundwatertable,itdoesnotaffecttheground
water.
4.3NoiseEnvironment
Themainobjectiveofnoisemonitoringinthestudyareaistoestablishthebaseline
noiselevelsandassesstheimpactofthetotalnoiseexpectedtobegeneratedduring
theminingoperations intheprojectsite. Instantsound levelmeter isusedfor the
collectionofdatarelatedtonoiseatanintervalofonehourperreading.Noiselevel
for24hourswasconductedinadaywithinthesite.
TableNo.9-AMBIENTNOISEMONITORINGRESULTSINdB(A)
MonitoringLocation AmbientSoundLevelin
DayTime
AmbientSoundLevelin
NightTime
NearQuarryOffice 51.6dB(A) 39.2dB(A)
NearQuarryGate 49.4dB(A) 37.5dB(A)
ResultsandConclusion:-ItisseenfromthemonitoringresultsthattheNoiselevels
atmonitoringstationarewithintheprescribednationalstandards.
4.4BiologicalEnvironment
Biodiversity means the diversity or variety of plants and animals and other living
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areawasmainly covered by coconut and rubber plantation and the entire permit
areaisdevoidofanyendemicfloraandfauna.Faunaldiversityisalsoobservedtobe
notveryrichwiththeoccurrenceofsomecommonbirds,amphibians,mammalsand
reptiles.
4.4.1Aimofthisreport
The assessment is conducted to develop a database on the floral and the faunal
characteristic of the quarry ofMr. Abu K. The report gives information regarding
plantsandanimalsaroundtheminingsite.
4.4.2Methodology
Forthepreliminarydatacollectionfieldsurveyinthesitewasconductedandspecies
list is developed after proper identification of the samples collected/ photographs
takenandconsultingrelevanttaxonomicliterature.Theassessmentwasfocusedon
alltaxonomicgroups,suchasplants,birds,fishesamphibians,insects,reptiles.
4.4.3Flora:
Adetailedsurveywascarriedoutinthestudyarea.Onlyafewnumberofflorawere
observed.Interviewswerecarriedoutwithlocalpeopletocollectinformationabout
theflora.Basedonthis,adetaillistisprepared.
4.4.4Fauna:
Mammals: The mammals in the study area were listed along the frequency of
occurrenceforsighting,calls,scats/fecalmatter,trackmarksorotherindirectsigns
transectsaswellasquadrant.
Birds:Thebirdson theareawerestudiedby frequencyofoccurrence for sighting,
callsaswellasotherindirectsignsandroadkillsalongthesector.
Reptiles and Amphibians: The reptiles and amphibians were studied by directsightingandindirectsignslikemoltastransectaswellasquadrants.
4.4.5BiodiversityoftheStudyArea
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coveredbyrubberplantationandtheentirepermitareaisdevoidofanyendemicorendangeredfloraorfauna.AfloraandfaunareportisattachedinAnnexures.
Table13.Listofplantsrecordedfromthequarryingandadjacentarea
Sl.
No BotanicalNames Family CommonName
Conservation
status
1 Eupatoriumodorum Asteraceae Kammunistpacha Leastconcern
2 Mimosapudica Mimosaceae Thottavady Leastconcern
3 Albiziaodoratissima Mimosaceae Vaga Leastconcern
4 Solanumtorvum Solanaceae Chunda Leastconcern
5 GliricidiaSepium Fabaceae Sheemakkonna Leastconcern
6 Anacardiumoccidentale Anacardiaceae Kashumaavu Leastconcern
7 MangiferaIndica Anacardiaceae Maavu Leastconcern
FAUNAReptiles&Mammals
On the basis of field survey and communication with the local people, a list of
reptilesandmammalsinthestudyareaaregiveninthetablebelow:-
Table14.ListofReptiles&Mammalsrecordedfromthecore&bufferzone
Sl.No ScientificNames CommonNames MalayalamNamesConservation
status
Reptiles
1 Ptyasmucosa Ratsnake Chera Leastconcern
2 Calotesversicolor Gardenlizard Oondu Leastconcern
3 Sphenomorphussp. Skink Arana Leastconcern
Mammals
1 Musmusculus Mouse Chundeli Leastconcern
2 Felisdomesticus Cat Poocha Leastconcern
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Birds
BirdsdiversityinthisregionisverylesscomparedtootherpartofKerala.Someofthe
commonbirdsinthestudyareaaregiveninthetablebelow.
Table15ListofBirdsrecordedfromthecore&bufferzone
Sl.No ScientificNames CommonNames
Malayalam
Names
Conservation
status
1 Acridotherestristis Commonmyna Myna Leastconcern
2 Milvusmigrans Blackkite Chakhiparundu Leastconcern
3 Motacillacinerea Greywagtail Vazhikulakhi Leastconcern
4 Corvussplendens Housecrow Kaka Leastconcern
CONCLUSIONS
Thefloralandfaunaldiversityoftheareaisfoundtobelowwhencompared
to the diversity of the country sides of Kerala. The present study area do not
possesses any specific group of ecological important assemblages.Majority of the
surrounding area was planted by coconut &rubber plantationand also this region
doesnotcomeunderanyconservationreserves.
This region does not have any endemic or endangered species, so any
development activity in the region does not have any direct bearing or significant
influencesintheecosystemstabilityorbiodiversity.
4.5 SocioEconomics
ThemajoroccupationofthePalakkadandadjacentKozhikodedistrictisCultivation,
Household activity, Livestock, Forestry,Mining, Quarrying activities. The quarrying
activitywill benefit local villages in bothdirectly and in-directly.Direct beneficiary
willbethosewhogetemployedinQuarryasskilledandunskilledworkers.
a. Addressing concerns of local inhabitants like health, water, employment,
resettlement/rehabilitation
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ProponentshallproviderequiredMedicalfacilitytoalltheemployeesatthequarry
such as first aid, regular checkup, ambulance etc. In addition proponent also
providesthemedicalcheckupcampstothelocalvillagers,supplyofdrinkingwater,
andcontributionoffundsforsocialandculturalprogram.Theproposedpermitarea
extendsoveranareaof2.4923Ha.Therearenosettlementswithinthepermithold
area,hencethereisnoresettlementorrehabilitationofthesame.
b. Compensationforlossofland,cropsandotheradverseimpactsonaccount
ofmining
Entirepermitareabelongstolesseehencethereisnocompensationforlossofland.
Due to the quarry activities, if any crop/s are damaged to the adjacent land, the
lessee will pay the compensation for the said crop which will be decided by the
agriculture/concerneddepartment.
Chapter-V
ENVIRONMENTMANAGEMENTPLAN(EMP)
TheEnvironmentManagementPlan(EMP)foradevelopmentprojectprescribesthe
mitigation measures to be adopted to nullify or to minimize various anticipated
environment impacts so as to ensure nil low impact due to the project to the
surrounding environment. This will ensure sustainable development and
environment friendly mining operations. The Environment Management Plan for
variousfacetsofenvironmentisgivenbelow:-
5.1AIRENVIRONMENT
AnticipatedPotentialImpacts
Drilling,Blasting&Transportation
Apart from theminingoperationsofdrilling&blasting,movementof vehicles like
dumpers, trucks, tankers etc. will generate dust. The transportation activities on
unpavedareawillresultsinfugitiveemissionstothetuneof1.261kg/VkmTforPM10
and0.96kg/VkmTforPM2.5.(CalculationbasedonUSEPA-AP42series.).
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GaseousEmissionrateduetotransportation
CO 5.45g/kWh
HC 0.78g/kWh
NO2 5.0g/kWh
MitigationMeasures:
Mining activities will generate certain quantities of dust during drilling, blasting,
loading and transportation operations. The following measures will be taken to
mitigatethefugitivedustfromtheseoperations.
• Laying of haul road as per the standards, black topping of permanent haul
roadandserviceroadtoavoidoreliminateair–bornedust.
• To avoid the dust generation from the drilling operations, wet drilling
methodwillbeadopted.
• Drillmachineswillbeequippedwithdustcollectors.
• Useofappropriateexplosivesforblastingandavoidingoverchargingofblast
holes.
• Controlledblastingtechniqueswillbeadopted.
• Wateringofhaulroadandotherroadatregularintervals.
• Provisionofdustfilters/masktoworkersforhighlydustproneandaffected
areas.
• Provisionofgreenbeltallalongtheperipheryofthepermitarea.
• Periodicalmonitoringofambientairqualityinandaroundthepermitarea.
Theextractedmineralwillbetransportedfromthequarrytotheenduserby
adoptingfollowingmeasuressoastominimizedustemissions.
• Incaseoflongtransportationthetrucksafterloadingwillbecoveredwith
tarpaulinsheets.
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• Speedofthevehicleswillbemaintainedwithintheprescribedlimits.
• Truckswillnotbeoverloadedandwillbemaintainedtothebodylevel.
5.2WATERENVIRONMENT
5.2.1WATERFORDOMESTICCONSUMPTION
AnticipatedPotentialImpacts
From the analysis report of the water sample collected from the open well, it is
observedthewaterfromtheopenwellishavingTurbidity&Coliformbacteriawhich
arewithin thepermissible standard.But still consumptionofnonpotablewater is
notrecommended,toavoidwaterbornediseasesandwhichwillaffectthehealthof
workersattachedtoproject.
MitigationMeasures:
It is suggested to adopt appropriate treatment / filtration / disinfection of water
beforeconsumption.
5.2.2DOMESTICSEWAGE
AnticipatedPotentialImpacts
The domestic sewage generation, if discharged untreated, can contaminate the
groundwaterandotherground&surfacewatersources.
MitigationMeasures:
Thesewagegeneratedfromthesitewillbedivertedtotheseptictankfollowedby
soakpit.
5.2.3STORMWATERCONTAMINATIONWITHSILT
AnticipatedPotentialImpacts
Mining activitiesmay cause adverse impacts due to siltation due to runoff/ storm
water. An impact due to soil erosion duringmonsoon period is also significant in
nature.Thisalsohasthepotentialtoclogthewaterchannelsandtospoilagriculture.
MitigationMeasures:
Some of the controlmeasures adopted for controllingwater pollution due to the
siltationofstormwaterbyminingoperationsareasfollows:-
• Stormwaterdrainswith silt trapswill be suitably constructedall along the
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permitareaanddivertintothestormwaterpond/tanksproposedwithinthe
complex.
• Appropriatechannelizationofstormwaterwithchannelsofsufficientwidth
• All measures will be taken not to disturb the existing drainage pattern
adjacenttotheotherproperty.
• De-siltationtrapsandstormwatercollectionpondproposedforsiltremoval.
• The storm water collected from the permit area will be utilized for dust
suppressiononhaulroads,plantationwithinthepremises,etc.
• Thelayoutofchannelizationofstormwaterfromtheprojectsiteisshownin
theenvironmentalplanandinthestormwaterdrainageplan.
• Constructionofcheckdamsandcollectingchannelallaroundatthefootof
thehilltopreventsoilerosionduringthemonsoonseasonandalsotocollect
thestormwaterforvarioususewithintheminepermitarea.
5.2.4.CONSUMPTIONOFWATER–ANATURALRESOURCE
AnticipatedPotentialImpacts
Theminingoperationsrequirelargequantityofwaterfordustsuppression,wetting
of roads etc. Therefore, if appropriate measures are not adopted, it will lead to
withdrawal of large quantity of ground water and which will deplete the ground
watertable.
MITIGATIONMEASURES–CONSERVATIONOFWATER
• Thequarrysitehasgotpotentialtostorelargequantityofstormwater.The
storing of surface run-off can be done in a storm water collection pond.
Stored storm water can be used for dust suppression & greenbelt
development which will reduce / eliminate the usage of fresh water.
Therefore,theconservationofwaterisachieved.
• Further,inthemineclosurephaseofthemine,alargeareaisproposedtobe
usedassurfacerun-offstoragestructure.Thestoredrainwaterwillbeused
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5.3NOISEENVIRONMENT
TheNoise is the environment attribute associatedwith the quarrying activity and
operation of heavy machinery operation which causes vibration and noise. The
quarryingoperationwillberestrictedtoonlydaytime.Toattenuatenoise,various
measuresshallbetakenupfromthesourcepoint.Theactivitysuchasdrillingshall
beupdatedtolatesttechnologywhichinvolveswetdrillingtechnologyandblasting
willbecarriedoutwithcontrolledmechanism.Personswhoareexposedtocritical
operationlikedrillingandoperationofexcavatorsarebeingprovidedwithpersonal
protective equipment’s (PPEs) asOccupational SafetyMeasures. Greenbeltwill be
developed,whichwillactasanacousticbarrierfornoisetransmission.
MitigationMeasures
The following noise control measures are undertaken to bring down the noise
levels:-
• Propermaintenanceofmachinery,equipment’sandimprovementondesign
ofmachines.
• Use of personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and earplugs byworkers,
whoareworkinginhighnoisegeneratingareas.
• Creation of wide green belt of dense foliage between mine areas and
residentialcolonies.
• Regularmedicalcheck-uprelatedhealthproblems
• Proper training topersonnel tocreateawarenessaboutadversenoise level
effects.
• Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the plant and outside
locationforpropereffectiveremedialactions.
5.4.1LANDENVIRONMENT
AnticipatedPotentialImpacts
A.Landusechange
B.LossofTopsoil&overburden
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MitigationMeasures
Inordertominimizetheadverseeffects,thefollowingsuggestionshavebeenmade.
• Concurrentecorestorationwillbecarriedout.
• Constructionofcheckdamsandcollectingchannelallaroundatthefootof
thehilltopreventsoilerosionduringthemonsoonseasonandalsotocollect
thestormwaterforvarioususewithintheminepermitarea.
• Greenbeltdevelopmentalongtheboundaryofthepermitarea.
• It is proposed to reclaim thepit areaand this areawill be suitablyplanted
withlocalspeciesforeco-restorationinallpossiblemeans.
• Properbarricadingandmonitoringofthewaterstoredareawillbetakenup
topreventaccidents(ifany)
5.4.2OTHERANTICIPATEDPOTENTIALIMPACTSINLANDENVIRONMENT
5.4.2.1.GROUNDVIBRATIONS
• Theonlysourceofgroundvibrationsisduetoblastingoperations.Basedon
the ground vibration studiesmade earlier proper carewill be taken during
blasting.
5.4.2.2.BLASTINGHAZARDS
• Blastinginminingareasmaygiverisetogroundvibrations.Flyrockisanother
problem that deserves attention. Based on the ground vibration studies
madeearlier,properprecautionswillbetakenduringblastingoperationsfor
controllingthegroundvibrations.
MitigationMeasures
The mitigation measures for addressing the various impacts due to blasting
operationarepresentedbelow.
Controlledblastingtechniquewillbeadoptedinthisprojectinordertoreduceblast
vibrations.Further,chargeperdelaywillberegulatedtominimizeblastvibrations.
Properhook-upwillbeadoptedwhilefiringthedrillholes.Moreovertheexperience
gained in other open cast mines would be gainfully utilized to limit the ground
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vibrationlevelswithintheprescribedlimitof15mm/sec(asperDGMS).Inpractice,
thisiskeptmuchlesstoabout10mm/sec.
Inaddition,thefollowingguidelineswillbeadoptedwhereverrequiredtocheckthe
groundvibrations:-
• Themaximumchargeperdelaywillnotbemorethan10kgsoastolimitthe
PPVvaluesto10mm/sec.(Asagainstthepermissible15mm/sec.).
• Optimum delay sequence and stem to column ratio will be maintained to
minimizetheflyrockdistanceandgroundvibrationintensity.
• Basingon thedistanceof thenearest sensitiveareas fromtheepicentreof
theblast,largeweightwillbealteredtomeetthestipulatedstandards.
• Designofoptimumblastholegeometryconsideringbenchheight,diameter
ofhole,typeofexplosive,natureofrock,leveloffragmentationrequiredetc.
• Divide total charge/blast in severalparts soas tokeepminimumexplosive
perdelay,i.e.useofmilliseconddelaydetonators&relays.
• Avoidconcentrationofexplosivebyusingdeckcharging.
• Avoidingblastinginunfavourableweatherconditions.
5.4.2.3.FLYROCKCONTROLMEASURES
Therearealargenumberoffactorsthatinfluenceflyrocks.Mostimportantofthese
factors are long explosive columnswith little stemming at themouth of the hole,
irregular shape of face, long water column in holes, loose stones on face of the
surfaceblastingarea,andstrongwind.
MitigationMeasures
Certainpreventivemeasureswillbe taken tominimize the risksarising from flying
fragments.Thesearegivenbelow:-
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• Markingofdangerzone:-Theareafallingwithin100moftheblastingarea
willbemarkedoffasdangerzonewithredflags,orotherappropriatesigns,
andentryofanyunauthorizedpersonintothiszonewillbeprohibitedduring
blastingoperation.
• Warning signals: -An audiblewarning signalwill be given, fifteenminutes
beforeactual firingofblast toenablepersons tomoveoutofdangerzone.
For this purpose, a set of sirens/ hooters will be provided at appropriate
places.
• Providing blasting shelters: - In order toprotect thepersonnel engaged in
blasting operations, blasting shelters will be provided for taking shelter
duringblasting.
5.4.2.4.AIRBLASTCONTROLMEASURES
Thepermitofexplosiveenergythroughairandmovementoffragmentedrocksare
primarycausesfornoiseandairoverpressureduringblasting.
MitigationMeasures
Adoptionofthefollowingmeasureswhilecarryingoutblastingoperationwillhelpin
reducingtheintensityofairblastsandwillalsominimizethenoiselevelassociated
withtheairblasts.Themeasuressuggestedaregivenbelow:-
• Avoidingoverchargingofblastholes
• Adequatestemming
• Maintainingproperinter-hole&inter-rowdelays.
5.5BIOLOGICALENVIRONMENT
AnticipatedPotentialImpacts
Clearingandcuttingoftrees,shrubs&herbsduringtheminingoperationswillhave
impactonbiological environmentbywayof lossofhabitat, lossofbiodiversity. In
order to compensate the anticipated impacts due to the mining activity, the
followingmeasuresareproposed:
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MitigationMeasures
1.COMPENSATORYMASSPLANTATIONPROGRAMME
Anareaequivalenttoabout10%of theareaproposedforquarrying is reserved in
the area owned by the project proponent outside the proposed quarry for
compensatorymassplantation.Theareaselectedissuchthatthereisenoughdepth
oftopsoilandoverburdenandthequarryinginthisareaisnotproposedinfuture.In
theinstantprojectsite,about0.5065hectareoflandisdedicatedtogreenbelt/tree
plantationsoastominimizethelossofbiodiversityduetotheminingactivity.
2.GREENBELTDEVELOPMENT/ECO-RESTORATION
Intheconcurrenteco-restorationofmine,about200treeswillbeplantedinanarea
of0.5065hectare.
3.RECOMMENDEDSPECIESFORECO-RESTORATIONPROGRAM
For eco-restoration we are proposing inter cropping pattern of coffee and cocoa
withrubberplantation.
5.6MINECLOSUREPLAN
Variousworksthataretobetakenupunderthemineclosureplanincludes:-
(i)Re-vegetation:Itisproposedtodevelopgreenbelttoabout80%whichincludes
areaslikealongminepermitboundary(7.5mwidth),allalongtheperipheryofthe
minepermitareaandthereclaimedarea.Grassandbusheswillbeplantedinareas
pronetoerosionespeciallyatthefootoftheminepermitarea.Otherareaswillbe
fertilized and plantedwith local species. The characteristics of this vegetationwill
resemblethatofthenaturalenvironmentexceptfortheearlygrowth,whichmaybe
aprotectivecovercropofnon-seedingannuals.Beforere-vegetation, the landwill
be properly prepared by spreading the top soil which is rich in organic contents.
Vegetation will be self-sufficient after planting and require no fertilization or
maintenance.
(ii)BuildingsandInfrastructure
a.Siteofficebuilding,RestRoomandToilets
These structuresmay be utilized for themining project as the life of themine is
muchmorethanthepresentpermitperiod.
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b.Support&TransportInfrastructures
Assuchthereisnomajorinfrastructurefacilitiesplannedinthisprojectanddoesnot
callforimportance.Themainminingsiteandsecondaryaccessroadwillbekeptina
sufficientconditiontoallowaccessformonitoringtillsuchtimeanyotherauthorities
wishtomaintainandlegallyacceptresponsibilityfortheaccessroads.
c.SurfaceEquipmentandHeavyMachinery
No heavy and surface equipment are proposed in this project. Open cast semi
mechanizedmethod is used in this case. The equipment’s and smallmachinery if
usedwillbetakenoutofthepremises.
d.Hazardoussubstances
Thehazardousmaterialsandexplosiveswillbetotallyevacuatedfromtheminesite
andthesitewillclearedofanysuchmaterialsandsubstances.
(iii)WaterResourceManagement
Prior to the commissioning of the project area the surface run-off used to flow
naturally and used to join the nearby drainage nallahs/ streams. It is proposed to
collect and hold this runoff/ storm water from the permit area including own
propertyanduse it for variouspurposeswithin thepermitarea.Thegroundingof
theprojectwillnotbecausinganyalterationtothedrainagepatternofthearea.The
quality of the water will be maintained in compliance with the general effluent
standards/drinkingwaterstandards.
(iv)Monitoring:
Themonitoringofthemineclosureplanisanessentialrequirementforreviewofthe
efficacyofthemineclosureandtotakecorrectiveactions.Themonitoringconsists
ofmeasuringtheairquality,waterquality,preservationoflandscape,aestheticand
otherlandusevalues.
(v)SubmissionofdetailedMineClosurePlan
The detailed mine de-commissioning plan will be made on the above-mentioned
principles,beforetheclosurewhichwillbesubmittedforapproval.Thisplanwillalso
providethefundprovisionforthemineclosureplan.Themapshowingconceptual
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plan (postmineclosureplan)of theproposedminearea isavailable in themining
plan.
5.7 SocialResponsibility
To identify the needs of the nearby community to the project site, a community
needassessmentstudywascarriedout.Themainpurposeofthestudywastoassist
the project proponent in delivering their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As
per the guidelines of Company’s Act (Amendment) 2013, the study was mainly
focusedonthefollowingareas.
1.PROMOTIONOFEDUCATION
2.ENVIRONMENTALSUSTAINABILITY
3.HEALTHCARE
4.SOCIALASPECTS
Aspartofstudythesocioeconomicexpertconductedinterviewswithdifferentstake
holdersofthePanchayat.Thelistofstakeholdersaregivenbelow
IdentifiedCorporateSocialResponsibility
The Socio - Economic expert conducted Need Assessment study and identified
CorporateSocialResponsibility(CSR)fortheprojectproponent.
TheidentifiedCSRactivitiesaregivenbelow.
1.PROMOTIONOFEDUCATION
A.Toimprovetheinfrastructurefacilities,theprojectwillsupporttheAmayurGovt
LPschool,neartoourproject.
Particulars TotalAmount TypeofExpense
WaterPurifier 25,000 NonRecurring
ToiletConstruction 50,000 NonRecurring
Librarybooks 25,000 Recurring
TOTAL 1,00,000
B.Theprojectcanstartascholarshipandsponsorshipprogrammeforchildren’s.This
initiationwillhelpchildrentopursuehighereducation.
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Particulars Calculation TotalAmount TypeofExpense
Scholarshipforchildren
SpecialSchoolStudents
1,000X4 4,000 Recurring
SchoolKit(Bag,Uniform
etc)
1000X20 20,000 Recurring
TOTAL 24,000
2.ENVIRONMENTALSUSTAINABILITY
A.Theprojectcanplant300saplingsintheregioninassociationwithvariousschools
andclubs.Thiswillhelptoawarechildrenandpublicabouttheimportanceofnature.
Particulars Calculation TotalAmount TypeofExpenseSapling 20X300 6,000 NonRecurringProtectionNet 150X300 45,000 NonRecurringMaintenance 50X300 15,000 RecurringWorkingCost 10,000 NonRecurring
TOTAL 76,000
3.HEALTHCARE
A.TheprojectcansupportthepeopleofKoppamVillage,toconstructToiletsand
Houses.Thisinitiationwillhelpthemtoleadasafeandsecurelife.
Particulars Calculation TotalAmount TypeofExpense
Toilet 25,000X2 50,000 NonRecurring
house 50,000X1 50,000 NonRecurring
TOTAL 1,00,000
B.DrinkingwaterandfoodkitsupplytonearbyareaKoppamVillage
Particulars TotalAmount TypeofExpense
DrinkingWaterSupply 50,000 Recurring
Foodkit 50,000 Recurring
TOTAL 1,00,000
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4.SOCIALASPECTS
To Conduct Medical camp association with private hospital
Particulars TotalAmount TypeofExpense
Medicalcamp 50,000 Recurring
TOTAL 50,000
TableNo.16-SUMMARYOFCSRACTIVITIESPROPOSEDFORTHEFIRST5YEARS
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AreaofIntervention Noof
Intervention
Recurring
Expense
Nonrecurring
Expense
1 PromotionofEducation 2 49,000 75,000
2 Environmental
Sustainability
1 15,000 61,000
3 HealthCare 2 1,00,000 1,00,000
4 SocialAspects 1 50,000
TOTAL 2,14,000 2,36,000
CHAPTERVI
RISKASSESSMENTANDDISASTERMANAGEMENTPLAN
6.1FALLOFSIDES
• Flatter slopes angles are adopted where occurrences of loose earth are
encountered.
•Nodisasterlikelandslide,floodorinundationorfireisanticipatedinthiscase.
•Unmanageableheightsarenotcreated.
•Looserocksareproperlydressed.
•Natureandstructureoftherocksareproperlystudiedfortheirslips.
•Thefaceswillslopeat45°.
•Thehangingwall, footwall&mineralizedzonearecompetent tostandsafely for
longtime.
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6.2STORAGEANDUSEOFEXPLOSIVES
•ProperandsafestorageofexplosivesinapprovedandLicensedMagazine.
• Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent Blasters
havingBlaster’sCertificateofCompetencyissuedbyDGMS.
• Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into
Magazineareaandcheckingauthorizedpersonstopreventcarryingofmatchbox,
mobilephones,cigaretteetc.
•Theexplosivesofclass2willbeusedintheiroriginalcartridgepackingandsuch
cartridgeshallnotbecuttoremoveexplosiveformakingcartridgeofdifferentsize.
•Detonatorswillbeconveyed inspecialcontainers.Thesewillnotbecarriedwith
otherexplosives.
•Theholeswhichhavebeenchargedwithexplosiveswillnotbeleftunattendedtill
blastingiscompleted.
•Before starting charging, clear audiblewarning signals by Sirenswill be given so
thatpeoplenearbycantakeshelter.
•Blastingoperationswillbecarriedout indaytimesonly.However, inthisproject
theminingoperationsareproposedtobecarriedoutindaytimes.
6.3STORAGEOFOILANDFUEL
•Duecarewillbetakentoavoidoilspillage.
•Storagewillnotbeallowedbeyondnecessity.
• Fuel oil and lubricants will be stored only in approved containers in separate
storerooms.Matchbox,lighters,mobilephone,drywood,plasticpapersheetsand
smokingwillnotbeallowednearthestoragearea.
6.4WATER
•Duecarewillbetakentoprovidechannelallaroundthefootofthehilltocollect
runoffandalsotoavoidsoilerosion.
•There isnodangerof floodor inundationas theproposedworking is above the
normalgroundlevel.Theareaisnotsusceptibletofloods.
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6.5DISASTERMANAGEMENTPLAN
Duringminingactivities,propermeasureswillbe taken toensure safetyat site. In
order to handle disaster/ emergency situations, an organizational chart entrusting
responsibilitytovariousprojectpersonnelwillbepreparedwiththeirspecificroles
duringemergency.
6.6OCCUPATIONALHEALTHANDSAFETY
Themainareasofconcernforensuringadequateoccupationalhealthandsafety
are:-
• Allworkingplaceswillhavesafemeansofaccess,safeworkingplatformand
exit.Personsworkinginhazardousdustproneareawillbeprovidedwithdust
mask.
• Personalprotectiveequipment’slikerespirators,earplug,noisemuff,helmet
etc.Willbeprovidedtotheworkers.
• Properunitdesignandengineeringcontrolsinordertoprotectworkers,
includingbycontrolofprocessandfugitiveemissions.
• Adequatearrangementofdrinkingwaterwillbedone.
• Education&trainingwillbeprovidedtotheworkforceaboutfacilities,
protectiveequipment,riskassociated,potentialhealtheffects,etc.
• Display board will be provided showing the hazards associated and
recommendedprecautionarymeasures.
6.7SiteManagementMeasures
The Quarry Permit area is an undulated rocky terrain with thin layers of soil as
substratumandshrubbygrowthofweeds.Thesiteisarockyareawithanoutcropof
charnockitewithoutextensivevegetation.Theweedsandshrubbygrowthofplant
arecleanedmanually.Theloosesoillayerisremovedandstoredinthenon-mining
area,whichwill be used for plantation purpose. The boulder and the underneath
rock bed consist of rockmass, which is themother rock where the extraction of
productsshallbeundertaken.
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The number of workers for the current production including the machinery
operatorsanddriversis10(adultworkers).Thequarryshallnotemployanychildren
below18years.Alsotheworkersarefromnearbyvillagesandnomigratedlaborers
areemployedforthecurrentquarryoperation.Thussettlementofmigratedworker
isnot involved inside theQuarryPermitarea, as theworkers shallbedailywaged
laborers of the area. The main activity is drilling, excavation, storage and
transportationoffinalproduct.
6.8DrainageManagement
Beforeonsetofmonsoon,drainsarecutalongtoeofthequarryfacestodivertthe
surface run off. Garland drain is provided at the quarry top to regulatemonsoon
wateranddirect thesameto thesettlingponds/quarrypit tocontain thequarry
washoffandtoavoidthesamejoiningtotheadjoiningsurfacewaterbodies/water
courses.Italsohelpstoaverteventualcollapsesanddamagestothequarryfacesif
any.
The quarry is currently designed to avoid surface water courses and drainage
channels. Sources of contamination from the operation that could affect water
quality includedustfromblastingandrefuelingforequipment.Blastresiduesfrom
explosiveswillbemanagedbyensuringthatallmaterialisignitedduringtheblasting
process.Vehiclefuelingwillbeconductedatacentralizedfuelingfacilityoffsitethat
has proper containment and spill response capability. Fueling for non-moveable
onsite equipment, such as generators, will take place in a secured area with
approvedspillcontainment.
ChapterVII
EnvironmentalControlMeasures
7.1 EnvironmentalManagementmeasures
Theentirequarryareaisplannedsystematicallyandscientificmethodofminingwith
5.0 bench height and 5.0 m bench width. Once the reserves are exhausted, the
quarrypitwillbereclaimedtotheextentpossiblebysuitableplantation.Somearea
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QualifiedMinesManagerwill supervisemined areamanagement.MinesManager
will identify the suitable personnel for implementation of Environmental
ManagementPlan(EMP).
7.2 SafetyandEnvironmentManagementmeasures
•Mitigationmeasureswillbetakeninrespecttonon-compliance.
•Review of the safety practices being followed and additional safety measures if
necessary.
•Identificationofunsafeconditions/practicesprevailingintheareaandmitigation
measures,Ifany.
• Arrangement of training to develop safety awareness among all staff including
laborers.
• Preparation of safety codes/manuals of operationswhichwill be distributed to
workers.
7.3 OccupationalHealthmeasures
An occupational health unitwill be organized and the proposedmeasureswill be
adopted:
•PeriodicMedicalCheckupprogramforalltheworkers.
•Compulsorymedicalcheckupprogramforriskgroup
•Trainingforworkersregardingoccupationalhazards.
•Lungfunctiontestforworkersexposedtodusts.
7.4PostEnvironmentalClearanceMonitoringProgramme
An environmental monitoring cell will be constituted for constant monitoring of
environmental parameters like air, water, noise and soil to assess the status of
environment during mine operations and other activities. The environmental
monitoring cell will conduct routine monitoring as given below to ensure the
protection of environment from any degradation. Besides, the compliances to all
environmental clearance conditions and consents from KSPCB / MOEF will be
monitoredandreportedperiodically.
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TableNo.17-PostEnvironmentalClearanceMonitoringProgramme
SI
No
Potential
Impact
ActionstobeFollowed Parameters
for
Monitoring
Frequencyof
Monitoring
Locatio
n
1. AirEmissions Ambient air quality within the
projectsitefromfourcorners.
PM10,PM2.5,
SO2 and
NOx
Onceinayear Atleast
one
location
at site
and
nearest
habitati
on
Goodconditionedvehiclesshall
be used to ferry the rock
fragmentsbymakingminimum
number of trips from the
project site. Periodic vehicular
servicingshallbecarriedoutto
limit the vehicular emission
within the standard prescribed
byPCB
Systematic
maintenanc
eofVehicle
logs
DailyRecords Main
Entranc
e
The main source of the dust
emission is from haulage road
and quarry site .To minimize
the dust emission, periodic
maintenance of the haulage
road, sprinkling ofwater along
the haulage road and the
quarrysite,shallbecarriedout.
2. Noise Noiseismainlygeneratedfrom Spot noise Onceinayear Noise
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quarrying activities and
operation of heavy machinery
and vehicular movements. To
minimizenoisedisturbancethe
quarrying operations shall be
restrictedtodaytime,vehicular
movementsshallbeminimized,
the drilling technology shall be
updated to the latest and
blasting shall be carried out
withcontrolledmechanismand
green belt can be developed
whichactasanacousticbarrier
fornoisetransmission.
level
recording
during and
after
blasting.
measur
ement
atsite
and
nearby
habitati
ons
3. Waste water
and solid
waste
discharge
Waste water and solid waste
generated from the domestic
activity will be disposed
through septic tanks and soak
pits.
The quarry wash off will be
directed to the quarry pit. No
untreated discharge to be
made to the surface water,
groundwaterorsoil.
No
discharge
will be
made in to
or in the
vicinity of
water
courses.
Periodicduring
operational
phases.
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4. Drainage
management
.
Drainswill be cut along toe of
the quarry faces to divert the
surfacerunoff.
Garlanddrainshallbeprovided
at the quarry top to regulate
monsoon - storm water and
direct the same to the settling
Visual
inspection
of drainage
&mitigative
measures.
Periodicduring
operation
phase.
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ponds.
5. Waterquality
and Water
levels.
Used water and ground water
shall be monitored for
assessing the quality and the
ground water level will be
checked.
Comprehen
sive
monitoring
as per IS
10500
Periodicduring
operation
phase
3
location
surroun
ding
the
mine
site
6 Energyusage Energyusagewillbeminimised
as possible. Consumption of
conventional energy will be
reduced by utilizing renewable
energysources.
Energy
audit
report.
Annual audits
and periodic
checks during
operational
phases
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Emergency
preparedness
such as fire
fighting
Assessment of fire protection
and safety measures to take
care of fire and explosion
hazards and steps taken for
theirprevention
Mock drill
records and
onsite
emergency
plans
Periodicduring
operational
phases
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8 Maintenance
of flora and
fauna.
Vegetation, green belt/green
coverdevelopment
No. of
plants,
species
During
monsoon
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9 Waste
Management
Implementwastemanagement
plan that identifies and
characterizes every waste
arising associated with
proposed activities and which
identifies the procedures for
collection ,handling and
disposalofeachwastearising
Records of
solid waste
generation
and
disposal.
Periodic
during-
operation
phase
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10 Health Periodical Medical check-up
programmes, Training for
Occupation
al Health
As per Mines
Acts
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workersregardingoccupational
hazards
Checkup.
7.5Environmentalcontrolcostestimate
S.No.Descriptionofitem Recurringcost
1 AirPollutionControl-Watersprinkling 50,000
2 WaterPollutionControl 25,000
3 EnvironmentalMonitoringandManagement 50,000
4 GreenbeltDevelopment 25,000
Total 1,50,000
Additionally, 1% of annual profit shall be given to concerned Panchayat for
BiodiversityManagementCommitteetowardeco-restoration.
Conclusion
It is predicted that socio-economic impact due to this projectwill positively bring
prosperityandimprovementsinphysicalandsocialinfrastructureinthearea.Itwill
increasethechanceofmoreemploymenttolocalpeople.Thereisnoresettlement
and rehabilitation involved in this project. Revenue of the state government and
centralgovernmentwillbeincreasedthroughcollectionofvarioustaxes.Theentire
projectareaisdevoidofanyendangeredfloraandfauna.
Itisproposedtoreclaimthelandtoamaximumpossibleextentbyprovidinggreen
belt in refilling and surrounding areas. In addition to this 10% of the total area is
converted to water pond. Thus the proposed project is not likely to affect the
environmentoradjacentecosystemadversely.
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