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1 APPENDIX I (See paragraph - 6) FORM 1 (I) Basic Information S. Item Details 1 Name of the project Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Gota Gota Sand Mine 2 S.. in schedule Category B, Project or Activity 1(a) (As per EIA tification dated ) 3 Proposed capacity / area / length / tonnage to be handled / command area / lease area / number of wells to be drilled 4 New / Expansion / Modernization Existing 5 Existing Capacity/Area etc Category of Project i.e. 'A 1 or 'B' B 14 P a g e Mining Production: 85,000Tonnes per year Area: 5.20 Hectare 7 Does it attract the general condition? If, please specify. 7 Does it attract the specific condition? If, please specify. 8 Location Gota Plot/Survey/Khasra. Part of Khasra no. 98 & 173 Village Gota Tehsil Dhamdha District Durg State Chhattisgarh 9 Nearest railway station/airport along with distance in kms. Nearest Railway Station is Bhilai at a distance of 26.0 km (approx.) 10 Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with distance in kms. Tehsil is Dhamdha at a distance of about 4.2 Km approx. 11 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) Village is Gota, Gram Panchayat Gota, Tehsil Dhamdha & District is Durg in Chhattisgarh 12 Name of the applicant Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Gota 13 Registered Address Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Gota, Tehsil-Dhamdha & District is Durg in Chhattisgarh 14 Address for correspondence: Name Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Address Pin Code Shri Ashwani Kewat Sarpanch Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Gota, Tehsil-Dhamdha & District Durg in Chhattisgarh

2 Telephone. Fax Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet. 16 Interlinked Projects 17 Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? N.A. 18 If yes, date of submission N.A. 19 If no, reason N.A. 20 Whether the proposal involves approval/ clearance under: If yes, details of the same and their status to be given, (a) The Forest Conservation) Act, 1980? (b) The wild life (Protection) Act, 1972? c) The C.R.Z. tification, 1991? N.A. 21 Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/ relating to the site? (M) (M) other site has been considered for the project N.A. 22 Forest land involved (hectares) N.A. 23 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. 15 P a g e

3 (II) Activity 1. 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 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) 16 P a g e / Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The total lease area is covering over an area of 5.20 Hectare at village- Gota, Gram Panchayat Gota, Tehsil-Dhamdha and district is Durg in Chhattisgarh. The lease area is falling in the river bed River Shivnath on eastern bank. Since, the sand area falling in the riverbed, the general surface level of the lease area is comparatively lower than the surroundings. The general surface level is around 272 mrl and on the river bank the ground level is about 268 mrl, thus the area is about 4 m below from the general surface level. The flow direction of River is towards eastern direction in the lease area and further flowing towards north-east direction. clearance of existing will be required as it is devoid of vegetation and buildings. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? 1.3 Creation of new land uses? new land uses other than proposed activity will be created at the site. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations investigations have been carried out for e.g. bore houses, soil testing? soil & water. 1.5 Construction works? construction work will be taken up without obtaining the prior environmental clearance from the state level environment impact assessment authority of Chhattisgarh and consent for establishment from Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board. 1.6 Demolition works? 1.7 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 Workers will be drawn from the local areas only. However housing for workers is not envisaged. 1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? At the end of the life of the mine it is

4 proposed that area to be water filled again 1.11 Dredging? dredging activity will be involved 1.12 Offshore structures? offshore structures are envisaged in the proposed project Production and manufacturing Manual mining will be done. processes? 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? 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? 17 P a g e There is no sub grade mineral which will be generated during mining operations. There is no consideration for stacking of sub grade mineral. There is no material which can be called as waste rock. Entire sand will be used, there shall not be any facility for long term housing of the labours as all the labours will come from the near by villages. Haul road will be constructed for mining activities. It s a river bed 1.22 Stream crossings? stream crossing is involved Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? The water require for proposed mine will be drawn from hired water tankers 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? changes in water bodies and land surface are anticipated 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 an area in either temporarily or Transport arrangement will be made for staff coming from distant villages/towns where they commute for work. At the end of the life of the mine it is proposed that area to be water filled again such works are envisaged Locals would be preferred. This would have a positive impact on the socio economic status

5 permanently? of the people. Indirect employment opportunities would also be generated in the area from the proposed mine site Introduction of alien species? such activity is envisaged Loss of native species or genetic diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? As a part of green belt development plan native species that are suitable to that soil condition will be developed. 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 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD / Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The proposed area consists of river bed. At the end of the life of the mine it is proposed that area to be water filled again Source: Hired Water Tanker About 6 KLPD of water will be required for mining operations including drinking as well as plantation. Plantation: 4 KLPD Drinking/Domestic: 2 KLPD 2.3 Minerals (MT) minerals will be used 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) Diesel would be used for mining operations. 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) 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 /N o Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 18 P a g e

6 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., 3.5 Any other causes effect envisaged Standard of living of population surrounding the proposed project area is likely to be improved effect envisaged 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S.. Information/Checklist / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Soil, overburden or mine wastes It has already been mentioned that there is a existence of sand in the riverbed and no soil has been generated 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and/or commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (As per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes During mining; no waste will be generated. 4.5 Surplus product 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes 4.11 Other solid wastes 19 P a g e

7 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S.. Information/Checklist 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources 5.2 Emissions from production processes 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odors from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emission from any other sources / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The emission of SOx and NOx may be due to use of diesel operated Tractor/Truck etc. The better maintenance of equipment will help to reduce such emissions and maintain below permissible limit. Dust will be suppressed by water sprinkler The emission of SOx and NOx may be due to use of diesel operated Tractor/ Truck etc. The better maintenance of equipment will help to reduce such emissions and maintain below permissible limit. Dense plantation will also be carried out. Dust will be generated during loading. Dust suppression will be done by sprinkling of water. t applicable t applicable 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: S.. Information/Checklist 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers 20 P a g e / 6.2 From industrial or similar processes 6.3 From construction or demolition Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data There is likely hood of some increase in noise due to operation of machinery like dumpers generates high noise level at source ranges from decibles. However persons working just close to machines will be provided with ear plugs/ear muffs for further protection From blasting or piling Blasting will not be done

8 6.5 From construction or operational traffic 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems t applicable 6.7 From any other sources t applicable During vehicular movement, the noise is likely to be in the range of dba which is intermittent/slow process. 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 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) /N o Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data t applicable t applicable 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? Dust will be generated during loading. Dust suppression will be done by sprinkling of water. The emission of SOx and NOx may be due to use of diesel operated Tractor/Truck etc. The better maintenance of equipment will help to reduce such emissions and maintain below permissible limit. The fugitive emission on haul road will be suppressed by water spray. Impact referred above is localized, transitory and intermittent in nature. Impact of air quality is localized, transitory and intermittent in nature and hence their effect on environment is insignificant. likely impact on surface water is envisaged. 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment S.. Information / Checklist 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances 21 P a g e / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data t applicable

9 8.2 From any other causes t applicable 8.3 Could the project be affected by t applicable natural disasters causing environmental damage (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 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.: / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data t envisaged 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 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects At the end of the life of the mine it is proposed that area to be water filled again A better after use scenario which is likely to increase aesthetic beauty of area in addition to benefit of better water regime & greenery would set a precedence for subsequent entrepreneurs who venture such projects A better planned and executed project will yield a better result individually; which in turn will give better cumulative effect also. 22 P a g e

10 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 sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary t applicable River Shivnath lies in the lease area. Surhi nadi is about 8.3 km from the lease area. Seasonal Nala is at a distance of about 80 meter from the lease area. NIL t applicable 4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters 5 State, National boundaries NIL t applicable 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas NIL t applicable 7 Defense installations NIL t applicable 8 Densely populated or built-up area Dhamdha lies at a distance of about 4.2 Km approx. 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) Hospitals / Schools Within the radius of 10 Km. 23 P a g e

11 ,'I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are u.ue to the best of my liorowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or mishading at,any stage, the proiect will be reiected and clearance give, if any to the proiect will be revoked at our risk and cost." Date: Place: ffi{-\ 'H'ffiffitst'n-Hffib (Proj ect Proponent/Authorized Signatory) 241'f ;rgt

12 Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies BASELINE DATA COLLECTION: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY BASELINE DATA WILL BE COLLECTED FROM THE PROPOSED SITE. A STUDY AREA OF 10 KM RADIUS HAS BEEN CHOSEN. 5 NOS. OF SAMPLING STATIONS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN BASED ON PREDOMINT WIND DIRECTION, UPWIND DIRECTION, CROSS WIND DIRECTION, RURAL AREA REPRESENTATION AND URBAN AREA REPRESENTATION PARAMETERS MONITORED ARE RPM, SPM, SO2, NOX FREQUENCY OF MONITORING 2 DAYS A WEEK FOR 3 MONTHS AFTER MONSOON SEASON WATER QUALITY GROUND WATER QUALITY WILL BE MONITORED AT 5 LOCATIONS WITHIN THE STUDY AREA GROUND WATER QUALITY WILL BE MONITORED FOR PARAMETERS AS PER IS: SURFACE WATER QUALITY WILL BE MONITORED AT ONE LOCATION AND ALYZED FOR VARIOUS PARAMETERS. NOISE LEVELS NOISE LEVELS WILL BE MONITORED (DAY TIME & NIGHT TIME) AT 10 LOCATIONS WITH IN THE STUDY AREA. MICRO METEOROLOGICAL DATA WIND DIRECTION, WIND SPEED, TEMPERATURE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND RAINFALL, CLOUD COVER WILL BE MONITORED ON HOURLY BASIS FOR ONE SEASON. SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETAILS SOCIO ECONOMIC DETAILS OF PEOPLE IN THE STUDY AREA WILL BE COLLECTED. FLORA & FAU LIST OF FLORA & FAU IN THE STUDY AREA WILL BE COLLECTED. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS PREDICTION OF GLC S OR SPM, SO2 & NOX, USING AIR QUALITY MODEL FINDING OUT THE NET RESULTANT GLC S BY SUPERIMPOSING PREDICTED INCREMENTAL RISE IN CONCENTRATIONS OVER THE BASELINE CONCENTRATIONS AND COMPARING THEM WITH TIOL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT, LAND ENVIRONMENT, NOISE ENVIRONMENT, FLORA & FAU, SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 25 P a g e

13 ENVIRONMENTAT IMPAM STATEMENT /PRTPARATION ENVIRONMENT IMPACT STATEMENT COMPRISING OF AiR ENVIRONMENT, WATER ENVIRONMENT, LAND ET.II4RONMEI,IT, NOISE ENVIRONMENT, TIORA & FAU, SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT. ENVIRONMENTAT MAGEMENT PTITN r'arr rutsston MAGEMENT IN.LUDTNG THE control of secondar, FUGITT'E EMISSIONS" r'erplurrur TREATMENT & orsposal. /Sot to WASTE GENEMTToN, sromge & ntsposat r'grrrnsut r DEVELopMENT plan r'retn watrr HARVESTTNG r' Posr prolect ENVTRo/\rMEfl TAL MoNrroRrNG /h4ro*' bl"- i*:':'-t Your's rf^:tl4--tt q' Faithfullv,*- '" tt''i r'"i.,.,t,.r,"$ilsdffiffirem_, (Authorised Signatory) i i i 26l1> t y. t