Updated FORM I, (for extension of validity of Environmental clearance

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1 Updated FORM I, (for extension of validity of Environmental clearance issued vide no. SEIAA/AP/EG-81/2013 dated ) (Submitted to State Expert Appraisal Committee, Andhra Pradesh) Prepared for Sri. M. VENKATESWARA RAO 10 Ha (Block D), Compt of Girijanapuram R.L. (Reserved Land for forest) and Compt. 589 of Lingamparthi R.F, Lingamparthi Beat, Yeleswaram, Section & Range, Kakinada Division Prathipadu Mandal, East Godavari District. PREPARED BY Flat # 7-3 Dhruvatara Apartments Amrutha Estates Erramanjil Somajiguda Hyderabad Phone: / 71 E mail: pelcpl@gmail.com, pelcpl@yahoo.co.in PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR ENVIRONMENT SAVE ENVIRONMENT

2 APPENDIX I (See paragraph 6) FORM 1 (I) Basic Information Sr. (I) Basic Information 1 Name of the project Sri. M. VENKATESWARA RAO 2 S.. in the schedule 1 (a) 3 Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled (Laterite Mining) S.. Product Production capacity 1. Laterite 4,21,092 TPA Total land 10 Ha. 4 New/Expansion/Modernization Extension of validity of Environmental clearance issued vide no. SEIAA/AP/EG-81/2013 dated Existing capacity/area etc. (Laterite Mining) S.. Product Production capacity 1. Laterite 8,35,000 TPA We would like to bring to the kind notice of Honourable SEIAA, that the validity of the Environmental clearance issued is upto (i.e 5.1 years) as the life of the mine was 5.1 years which was calculated based on the reserves and production capacity proposed as per the approved Mining plan vide Lr /MP-RJY/2013 dated The mining operations of the mine were initiated in the year In approved mining plan, vide cited above 24 m thickness (average) of Laterite was considered for the total lease area in calculation of reserves without any prospection. The mine workings & trial pits revealed that the mineralised area is confined to total lease area to an average thickness of 20 m For calculation of Laterite reserves tonnage factor considered was 2.4 per m 3. But it is noticed from actual mining, that the tonnage factor of Laterite varies from 1.7 tons to 2.5 tons per m 3 from top to bottom of the deposit based on Alumina, Iron, Silica and Moisture content. The following are the prospects of the mine area after the mine plan period ( ) The laterite production achieved up to June, 2018 is 10,75,095 T against the

3 proposed production of 41,75,562 T. (as per approved Mining plan) due to poor market Conditions. The reserves available as per the first approved mine scheme are only 20,91,869 T against the reserves availability of 36,84,910 T as per approved mining plan. The mineable reserves available after mine plan period ( ) are only 18,96,909 T The proposed annual laterite production for first mine scheme period ( ) is 4,21,092 T 6 Category of project i.e. A or B. B 7 Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify. 8 Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify. 9 Location Plot/Survey/Khasra. Compt of Girijanapuram R.L. (Reserved Land for forest) and Compt. 589 of Lingamparthi R.F Village Lingamparthi Beat, Yeleswaram Range Tehsil/Mandal Prathipadu District East Godavari State Andhra Pradesh 10 Nearest railway station/airport along with distance in kms. Nearest Railway station: Durgada gate & Gollaprolu 23.2 Kms. 11 Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with distance in kms Vizag Airport Kms. Nearest town: Kakinada Kms District Head quarter: Kakinada 12 Village Panchayats,Zilla Parishad, t applicable as it is a Forest Land Municipal corporation, Local body(complete postal addresses with telephone no.s to be given) 13 Name of the applicant Sri. M. VENKATESWARA RAO 14 Registered Address Plot. 172, Water Tank Road, Auto Nagar, Devancheruvu, Rahjahmundry, East Godavari Dist. 15. Address for correspondence: Name Sri. M. VENKATESWARA RAO Designation(owner/partner/CEO) Applicant Address Plot. 172, Water Tank Road, Auto Nagar, Devancheruvu, Rahjahmundry, East Godavari Dist. Pin code manyam62rao@gmail.com Telephone Fax. -

4 16. Details of Alternative sites examined, if any. Location these sites should be shown on a topo sheet alternative sites have been considered as the present proposal is for extension of validity of environmental clearance issued SEIAA/AP/EG-81/2013 dated Interlinked Projects 18. Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission t applicable 20. If no, reason t applicable 21. Whether the proposal involves, Forest clearance has been obtained approval/clearance under; if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (conservation)act,1980 (b) The Wildlife(protection)Act,197 2 (c) The C.R.Z tification,1991? Whether there is any a t Applicable 22. government order/policy relevant/relating to the site? 23. Forest land involved(hectares) 10 Ha. 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. (c) Orders/directions of the court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. t Applicable

5 (II) Activity Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation / 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) 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Presently mining activity is being carried out as per the approved Mining plan vide Lr /MP- RJY/2013 dated and Environmental clearance issued vide SEIAA / AP / EG 81 / 2013 dated The laterite production achieved up to June, 2018 is 10,75,095 T against the proposed production of 41,75,562 T. (as per approved Mining plan) due to poor market Conditions. The reserves available as per the first approved mine scheme are only 20,91,869 T against the reserves availability of 36,84,910 T as per approved mining plan. The mineable reserves available after mine plan period ( ) are only 18,96,909 T The proposed annual laterite production for first mine scheme period ( ) is 4,21,092 T All IBM & DGMS rules and specifications are being followed Site office and shed has been constructed. Greenbelt is being developed as per norms in the mining lease area in consultation with local DFO. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? other land use other than mining will be created in the site area. At the end of the life of the mine,

6 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? the mine will be closed as per mine closure plan. further investigations are proposed in the first mining scheme for the period 2018 to Construction works? further construction activities are proposed in the first mining scheme for the period 2018 to Demolition works? demolition work are proposed in the first mining scheme for the period 2018 to Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? t applicable Resting shed has been constructed in the mine site area Semi mechanized Opencast mining method will be done to extract Laterite Reclamation works? Due to mining activity about 9.20 Ha is going to be degraded in this scheme period. Since there are no chances for mineral occurrence below the proposed workings of this scheme period. Very small quantity of top soil generates from this mine & it is proposed to use for green belt development at the bottom of the worked out pit over an extent of 9.20 Ha during five years of the scheme period as shown on conceptual plan of Plate Dredging? dredging activity will be involved Offshore structures? offshore structures are envisaged in the proposed project Production and manufacturing processes? 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Laterite will be extracted through Semi mechanized Opencast mining method. t applicable The mineral Laterite is exposed to the surface without any overburden and the waste generation is negligible from this mine. It is observed from previous workings about 0.1% of top soil was generated and soil was used for plantation. The waste which is

7 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? going to be generated in his scheme period will be used for plantation. The only source of waste water is sanitary waste. This will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. housing colony or township is proposed. Internal roads will be laid in the mining area for the transportation of Laterite through trucks and tippers. new road/rail/air transport infrastructure is proposed. closure or diversion of existing transport routes is envisaged. As the water required for dust suppression and for domestic purposes will be met from the ground water. Depth of the Ground water table is much below the ultimate depth of the Mining activity. Hence there will not be interference with the Ground water table. culverting, realignment is envisaged. There will not be any changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers Stream crossings? stream crossing is involved Abstraction or transfers of water form ground or surface waters? 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? 1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to the area either temporarily or permanently? Water required for the mining activity is being met from ground water. changes in water bodies and land surface are anticipated as the site is more or less flat without many undulations. 140 no/day of vehicles will be provided for transport laterite during operation of the mine. such works are envisaged such works are envisaged Most of the employees will be from local area only. Hence influx of people will not be there.

8 1.29 Introduction of alien species? such activity is envisaged 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? Nil As a part of greenbelt development plan native species and pollution tolerant trees that are suitable to the soil condition will be developed in consultation with DFO as per MoEF guidelines. 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 in short supply): S.. Information/checklist confirmation / 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD 2.3 Minerals (MT) t applicable 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, and / soil (expected source MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) t applicable 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, t applicable competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) t applicable. quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The subject area belongs to hillyterrain. The lease area is elevated on rthern side and sloping towards South. Due to mining about 4.36 Ha of the lease area is covered by the working pit on rthern side and remaining 5.64 Ha of the area is unbroken on Southern side. Water will be required for dust suppression to prevent fugitive dust emissions and for domestic purpose will be 5 cum/day. The water requirement will be met from the bore well nearby. All construction material is locally available.

9 3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S.. Information/Checklist confirmation / 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) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data t applicable t applicable Dust will be the single largest air pollutant in the mining operations. This will be controlled by dust suppression with the help of water sprinklers, providing dust collectors, wetting, avoiding overloading of dumpers consequently spillage on the roads, controlling speed of dumpers / trucks on haul roads, regular grading & compaction of haul roads and service roads and developing green belt as per norms in the lease area. Hence there will not be any impact on welfare of people. Dust will be the single largest air pollutant in the mining operations. This will be controlled by dust suppression with the help of water sprinklers, providing dust collectors, wetting, avoiding overloading of dumpers consequently spillage on the roads, controlling speed of dumpers / trucks on haul roads, regular grading & compaction of haul roads and service roads and developing green belt as per norms in the lease area. As the vehicles used for transportation of laterite will be only 140 per day and pucca internal roads will be laid. Hence there will not be much impact on air environment.

10 S.. Information/Checklist confirmation / quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.5 Any other causes t applicable

11 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation / quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes The mineral Laterite is exposed to the surface without any overburden and the waste generation is negligible from this mine. It is observed from previous workings about 0.1% of top soil was generated and soil was used for plantation. The waste which is going to be generated in his scheme period will be used for plantation. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or MSW will be disposed off as per commercial wastes) norms. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous t applicable Waste Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes t applicable 4.5 Surplus product t applicable 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment There will not be any process effluent generation. The sanitary waste water is being treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes construction works or demolition works are envisaged in the proposed first Mining scheme period. 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment t applicable as no redundant machinery will be kept in the mine lease area. 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials contamination of soils. contaminated materials will be kept in the mine site area Agricultural wastes agricultural wastes will be generated Other solid wastes t applicable

12 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation / 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Vehicular emissions will be envisaged, but they all will be in accordance with the prescribed norms. 5.2 Emissions from production processes The sources of emissions during the process of mining will be dust generation. Dust suppression systems will be provided to control the fugitive dust emission. 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Vehicular emissions will be envisaged, but they all will be in accordance with the prescribed norms. t applicable as no construction activity will be involved in the proposed first mining scheme Dust suppression system with water sprinklers will be installed to suppress dust emanated during vehicular movement. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste t applicable 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources Nil burning of waste will be under taken. All such wastes will be disposed along with municipal solid waste.

13 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: S.. Information/Checklist confirmation 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers / quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data Major sources of noise generation will be due to movement of Trucks This noise generation will be abated greenbelt development. Peripheral greenbelt will reduce the noise levels further. The Ambient noise levels will be within the standards stipulated by MOEF i.e. less than 75 dba during day time and less than 70 dba during night time. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes Nil 6.3 From construction or demolition t applicable 6.4 From blasting or piling t applicable 6.5 From construction or operational traffic The speed of the vehicles will be limited to 25 kmph. The noise levels of all Vehicles used during construction and operation will be in accordance with MOEF notification. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems t applicable 6.7 From any other sources t applicable

14 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: S.. Information/Checklist confirmation / 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources t applicable 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data t applicable There will not be any waste water generation mining operations. The only source of wastewater generation is sanitary waste water which will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. Dust will be the single largest air pollutant in the mining operations. This will be controlled by dust suppression with the help of water sprinklers, providing dust collectors, Pre wetting of, controlling speed of dumpers / trucks on haul roads and developing thick green belt around the Mining lease area. Peripheral greenbelt will be developed as per CPCB guidelines. This will further reduce the emissions. There will not be any contamination on land or on water due to the proposed mining project. t applicable

15 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment S.. Information/Checklist confirmation / quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from t applicable storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes Mine inundation, slope failure at the mine faces. These will be prevented by employing competent persons and educating them with latest safety aspects. All the mine faces and working benches will be maintained as per MMR 1961 to avoid disasters. Entry of unauthorized persons will be prohibited from entering the mine area. 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage t applicable (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality. S.. Information/Checklist confirmation 9.1 Lead to development of supporting. utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.: Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) housing development extractive industries supply industries other 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment / quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data impact on environment due to ancillary development. t applicable

16 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments ancillary developments are anticipated due to the proposed project. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effect Few laterite mines exist within 10 km. radius of the site.

17 (III) Environmental Sensitivity S.. Areas Name/ Identity 1 Areas protected under Nil international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or Few Reserve Forests sensitive for ecological reasons - are exisiting within 15 Wetlands, watercourses or other Km radius. water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, Nil important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or Under ground water underground waters Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary t applicable Few Reserve Forests are existing with in 15 Km radius. t applicable 5 State, National boundaries NH Kms. 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Nil t applicable 7 Defence installations Nil t applicable Water available at m depth in the site. 8 Densely populated or built-up area 9 Areas occupied by sensitive manmade land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 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) Nil Vantada Timaraju Cheruvu Yeluru Reservior Subbareddy sagar Nil Nil Nil 1.0 Kms. 3.9 Kms. 6.0 Kms 4.2 Kms t applicable Based on the historical data, the site is not likely to prone to earthquakes, floods, etc.

18 IV). Proposed Terms of Reference. t applicable as the present proposal is for extension of validity of Environmental clearance issued vide no. SEIAA/AP/EG-81/2013 dated I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: 15 th October, 2018 Place: East Godavari Signature of the applicant With Name and Full Address (Project Proponent/Authorised Signatory) M. VENKATESWARA RAO APPLICANT