ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN BANKUCHIA STONE DEPOSIT VILLAGE POLICE STATION DISTRICT STATE AREA PRODUCTION RATE BANKUCHIA PATAMDA EAST SINGHBHUM JHARKHAND ACRES (11.74 HA) TPA PROJECT PROPONENT M/S K.K. BUILDERS PVT. LTD ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT M/S GREENCINDIA CONSULTING PVT. LTD. Sector-5, Vaishali, Ghaziabad

2 1 INTRODUCTION The al Management Plan () has been formulated and integrated with the mine planning to mitigate the adverse impacts which are likely to be caused due to the mining operation and for overall scientific development of local habitat. The has, therefore, been developed considering its implementation and monitoring of environmental protection measures during mining operations. 2 PROJECT DETAILS Applicant, M/s K.K. Builders Pvt. Ltd, has applied for mining lease for minor mineral (stone) to the Govt of Jharkhand on , for a period of 10 years, over an area of Acres (11.74 Hectares) Village - Bankuchia, P.O. + P.S. - Patamda, District - East Singhbhum, Jharkhand. The proposed rate of production is TPA of Stone. The applied area comprises of G.M. Land. The estimated project cost is Rs. 1 Crore 80 lakhs. The expected life of the mine is 10 years. This mining project falls under Category B2 Project or activity 1(a) as per EIA Notifications 2006 and amendment done so far. Table 2-1 Project Detail Project Name Bankuchia Stone Deposit Location of mine Village - Bankuchia, P.O.+P.S.- Patamda, District- East Singhbhum, Jharkhand. Latitude N22 57'41.58" TO N22 57'49.59" Longitude E86 29'19.21" TO E86 29'28.15" Topo sheet number 73 J / 5 Land use G.M. Land Acres (11.74 Ha). Plot No. 4163(P) Minerals of mine Stone Total Mineable reserves tonnes Life of mine 10 years Proposed production of mine TPA Method of mining Opencast Semi-mechanized mining No of working days 300 days Water demand Total water requirement is about 20.5 KLD (Drinking & + Dust Suppression + Greenbelt) Sources of water Nearby villages Man power 32 Nearest railway station Biramdih Railway Station nearly Km Nearest airport Ranchi Airport is about km distance Seismic zone Zone II PAGE -1

3 3 LAND ENVIRONMENT Various components of land environment have been identified for study of impact of the mining operations. Details of the same are given below Impact on land use Land degradation Disturbance in the ecology of the area. Excess creation of waste dumps Mitigation measures to be adopted Mining will be done in systematic and scientific way to prevent the disturbance in ecology of the area. Mining will be done in steps and geological formation is having slopes. The mined out area or the excavated area will be restored or reclaimed by filling top soil excess waste and plantation will be done to keep the loose soil intact 4 SOIL CONSERVATION Impacts envisaged during mining operations Soil erosion Mitigation measures Garland drains will be provided wherever required to arrest soil from the mine lease area carried away by rain water. There will be no outside discharge from mining lease area. There is no toxic element present in the mineral which may contaminate the soil. Bench levels will be provided with water gradient against the general pit slope 5 AIR ENVIRONMENT The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to increase the concentration of the pollutants beyond the prescribed limits. Air pollution is the very major and common during drilling and blasting operations. However, higher levels of SPM are envisaged on air environment. Impacts envisaged during mining operations Higher dust levels. Higher NOx levels. Higher CO levels. PAGE -2

4 Mitigation measures should be adopted Water sprinkling on haul road and approach road. Plantation around the mining lease area will be provided to arrest dust emissions. Monitoring of Air quality will be done on regular basis. Tractors/Trolleys will be covered by tarpaulin sheets during transportation. Regular maintenance of vehicles. Sharp drill bits will be used for drilling to reduce generation of dust and noise level. Drilling machines will be equipped with water injecting system to prevent dust to get air borne. Rock breaker will be used for breaking over size boulders in order to reduce dust and noise generation, which otherwise generates due to secondary blasting. Controlled blasting and optimization of use of explosive energy will be done which helps in reducing the above emissions All the vehicles that will be used for transportation i.e. trucks, tippers, and dumpers will be maintained regularly and checked for Pollution under Control. Personal Protective Equipment like dust mask will be provided to all employees working in the likely dusty areas. 6 WATER ENVIRONMENT Mining of stone does not have any significant impact on the water quality, as the neither mining nor intercept with the ground water level neither there is any surface water body near the site. The contractor will adhere to all guidelines and rules for proper and scientific method of mining during the period of excavating the stone. Impacts envisaged during mining operations Water logging. Mitigation measures No wastewater will be generated in mining activities except sanitary waste. Sanitary wastewater will be treated in septic tank/soak pits. Garland drains will be created around mine area and dump area to prevent water logging. The wash off and leachates from dump sites will be collected by providing garland drains around the dump sites and they will be de-silted in these drains. The drains will be cleaned regularly before onset of monsoon. Surface runoff will be discharged through sedimentation tank. PAGE -3

5 7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT As there is no heavy earth moving machinery is involved, there will not be any major impact is envisaged. But due to drilling and blasting operations significant noise levels are envisaged. Noise generation may be for an instant, intermittent or continuous periods, with low to high decibels. Mitigation measures to control vibrations and fly rock Blasting will be performed strictly as per the guidelines specified under blasting technology. Blasting operations will be carried out only during daytime as per mine safety guidelines. Proper warning signals will be used. Adequate safe distance from centre of blasting will be maintained. During blasting, other activities in the immediate vicinity will be temporarily stopped. Overcharging will be avoided Optimization of blasting Usage of staggered pattern Supervision of drilling and blasting operations to ensure design blast geometry. Sub-drilling will be kept just adequate to tear-off the bench bottom. 8 AFFORESTATION PLAN Green belt will be developed along the access roads at mine premises and along the periphery of stone mining site. While selecting the plant species, preference will be given for planting native species of the area. Supply saplings to surrounding villagers for green belt development in their villages and encourage the plantation by means of social forestry. The species to be grown in the area are dust tolerant and fast growing species so that permanent green belt is created. Apart from the green belt and aesthetic plantation for elimination fugitive of emission and noise control, all other plantation efforts shall be decided and executed with the assistance and co-operation of the local community. Trees will be planted to arrest dust and they will also act as noise barrier. In these stone mining project five yearly plans is proposed for the plantation purposes. Proposed species of trees which will be planted is mentioned below. Plantation will be done to prevent soil erosion. Sl. No. Common Name of Flora Order Family Genus Species 1 Earleaf Acacia Fabales Fabaceae Acacia auriculiformis 2 Black Wattle Fabales fabaceae Acacia mangium 3 New Teak Lamiales Lamiaceae Acacia springwale 4 Amla Malpighiaales Phyllanthacea Emblica officinalis 5 Arjun Myrtales Combretaceae Teminalia arjuna 6 Bakain Sapindales Meliaceae Melia azedarach PAGE -4

6 7 Bamboo Poales Poaceae Dendrocalamus astrictus 8 Bel Sapindales Rutaceae Aegel Marmelos Table 8-1 Year wise Plantation Plan Year Area for greenbelt in m 2 (in plan period) No of plants 1 st nd rd th th Total Management Plan for Flora Native species will be planted only. No foreign species will be used for plantation. Plantation will be done before monsoon mostly as per the need so that water requirements will be automatically fulfilled. Newly planted trees will be nourished and monitored for 1-3 years till establishment depending on the kind of species. Trees planted along the roads will be covered with Gambian structures to protect from any damage from local animal like cow, goat, buffalo etc. Dust generated due to mining activity will be minimized with the help of water sprinkling to avoid the impacts. Fertilizers are supplied to the plant species as per the requirements for proper growth and maintaining nutrient supply. Management Plan for Fauna Project activity will not disturb the faunal species as there are no animal species present in core zone of project area. Project is completely dry process, so no effluent will be mixed in the nearby surface water bodies on which animals depend. Regular monitoring of Air, Water and Noise will be done to maintain the prescribed standards given by CPCB. 9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT No solid waste is envisaged. Small amount of domestic waste will be generated by the workers which will be disposed of through proper municipal way. PAGE -5

7 10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES The fugitive dust emission will be suppressed by water sprinkling on haul and transportation road. The level of dust emissions will be controlled as per permissible limit. Dust mask will be provided to prevent from lung disorders etc. All workers (regular and daily) will be registered under PHC for regular monitoring of their health and occupational diseases. All employees regular or contractual will be selected for complete health check and occupational disease check in ESIC hospital which comes under Ministry of Labor. Any suspected case will be further examined by PHC occupational health detection center. 11 PROJECT BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The proposed project is expected to provide employment to local people in different activities such as Mining sizing, transportation and plantation activities. The project activity will not have any major impact on the environment. At Post mining stage of proposed project, the existing waste land shall be converted to water harvesting bodies and green belts. The opening of the proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining area. This will result in following benefits- Improvements in physical infrastructure; Improvements in social infrastructure; Increase in Employment Potential; Prevention of illegal mining; Enhancement of green cover; IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE There will be some obvious changes in various environmental parameters due to mining activity. Increase socioeconomic activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infra-structural development, better educational and health facilities. LOYMENT POTENTIAL The socio-economic conditions of the surrounding villages are poor as there is no significant source of earning. The occupational activities are agriculture, cattle rearing and employment in mines but on daily wages. The mining activity will provide employment to local people which will improve socio-economic status of the mining area. The local labors shall be engaged for stone mining and loading and handling of mineral in mining area, besides, watch and ward and plantation activity with proper maintenance. At present, the mine is not functional. The skilled/unskilled and semi-skilled workers besides managerial and administrative staff shall be employed at the time of re-opening of mine. PAGE -6

8 12 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN COST 12-1 Cost Description Quantum of work to be done Annual recurring cost (in Rs.) Proposed Reclamation and Rehabilitation of excavated pits Soil dump Management Plantation & green belt development Air, Water and Noise Quality monitoring Quarry will be converted into water body and will be utilized for irrigation and pisciculture purpose. 85,000/- During plan period gritty soil will be removed and this will be backfilled within the exhausted quarry. Within 7.5m safety barrier 3450 number of plants will be planted and on approach road total 180 plants will be planted, Total number of plants will be Yearly at 3 location for air, 3 location for water and 3 locations. for noise For air PM10, PM2.5, NOX and SOX will be monitored. 70,000/- 43,000/- 60,000/- Water sprinkling Water sprinkling shall be there in haul road and mining area. 80,000/- Occupational Health Occupational health check-up for the workers shall be carried out periodically and records shall be maintained as per MMR, ,000/- Total 4,20,000/- ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM The project proponent shall follow the standard methods of six monthly monitoring various environmental parameters i.e. air, water, noise and soil through accredited laboratory and submit the compliance as per EC conditions. CONCLUSION All possible environment aspects have been adequately assessed and necessary control measures have been formulated to meet the statutory requirements. Thus the operation of this stone mining project along with the mitigation measures will have negligible negative impact on the environment. PAGE -7