ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN. Report Upgraded after Public Hearing ROWALE BAUXITE MINE

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Report Upgraded after Public Hearing ROWALE BAUXITE MINE Area: ha (Non-Forest, Revenue Waste Land) Village: Rowale, Taluka: Dapoli, District: Ratnagiri, State: Maharashtra PROJECT PROPOSAL Expansion of Bauxite Production from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA PROJECT PROPONENT M/s Ashapura Minechem Ltd JeevanUdyogBuilding, 3 rd Floor, 278, D.N.Road, Mumbai Fax: , Telephone No: rbp@ashapura.com ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS Bhagavathi Ana Labs Pvt Ltd (A Bureau Veritas Group Company) August 2015

2 Final EIA & EMP Report upgraded after Public Hearing of Rowale Bauxite Mine Expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha at Rowale village, Dapoli taluka, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra M/s Ashapura Minechem Limited Document Reference : BALEN Revision: Rev02, dated 05/08/2015 Copyright Bureau Veritas India Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.

3 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA DECLARATION Declaration by Experts Contributing to the EIA - EIA for the of Rowale Bauxite Mine Expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha at Rowale village, Dapoli taluka, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra of M/s Ashapura Minechem Limited I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA. EIA Coordinator: Name : MV Raghavacharyulu Signature & Date : Contact Information : Bhagavathi Ana Labs Pvt. Limited, Road # 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Ph: Astt EIA Coordinator : Surendra Bangale Functional Area Experts: S. No. Functional Areas Name of the Expert/s Involvement Signature & Date 1 AP (Air Pollution Monitoring, Prevention & Control) 2 WP (Water Pollution Monitoring, Prevention & Control) 3 SHW (Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management) E Shyam Sundar Bh Haribabu Bh Haribabu Air Pollution Monitoring, Prevention & Control studies Wastewater treatment studies Solid waste management studies 4 SE (Socio-Economics) K Nanaji Socioeconomic study 5 EB (Ecology and Biodiversity) 6 HG (Hydrology, Ground Water & Water Conservation) Dr P K Swain M V Raghavacharyulu P V R S Surendra Ecology, flora & fauna studies Hydrology, Ground Water & Water Conservation studies 7 GEO (Geology) Vinod Kumar Bhatnagar Geological studies 8 SC (Soil Conservation) Bh Hari Babu Soil conservation studies 9 AQ (Meteorology, Air Quality Modeling & Prediction) E Shyam Sundar Air Quality Modeling and GLCs predictions 10 NV (Noise/ Vibration) B Bhaskara Rao Noise predictions 11 LU (Land Use) Rajendra Prasad Land Use / Land Cover of study area 12 RH (Risk Assessment & Hazard Management) K Sandhya Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan Document Reference No : BALEN ii

4 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF THE ACCREDITED CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION/AUTHORIZED PERSON I, E Shyam Sundar, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA - EIA for the of Rowale Bauxite Mine Expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha at Rowale village, Dapoli taluka, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra of M/s Ashapura Minechem Limited. I also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this statement. Signature : Name Designation Name of the EIA Consultant Organization : E Shyam Sundar : Head (Env) : Bhagavathi Ana Labs Pvt. Limited (A Bureau Veritas Group Company) NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date : NABET/EIA/1316/RA008, dated March 27, 2015 Document Reference No : BALEN iii

5 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA REVIEW AND REVISION HISTORY History of revisions of the present report: Rev Date Modifications Rev /02/2015 Draft EIA Report to project proponent for review Rev /02/2015 EIA Report for Public Hearing 14/08/2015 EIA upgraded after Public Hearing Table I: History of the Revisions Document No. BALEN , Rev, 02 14/08/2015 Rev, 01 27/02/2015 Rev /02/2015 EIA Report upgraded after Public Hearing EIA Report for Public Hearing Draft EIA Report to project proponent for review MV Raghavacharyulu P Bhavna E Shyam Sundar MV Raghavacharyulu K Sandhya E Shyam Sundar REV DATE DESCRIPTION REVIEW-1 REVIEW-2 APPROVAL This Report has been prepared by Bhagavathi Ana Labs Private Limited on behalf of and for the use of the Customer with due consideration and skill as per our general terms and conditions of business and terms of agreement with the Customer. Document Reference No : BALEN iv

6 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CONTENTS CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO CHAPTER INTRODUCTION Introduction 1.2 Purpose of the report Address of the applicant Location & accessibility of the project Scope of the study Objectives Methodology of EIA Status & stage of regulatory clearances 5 CHAPTER - 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Mine description Topography Drainage pattern Regional geology Local geology Exploration (already completed & proposed) Reserves Mining Year-wise development & production Proposed rate of production Mineable reserves and life of mine Ultimate extent and size of the pit Extent of mechanization Drilling, mining & transport machinery Loading machines Haulage and transport equipment Blasting Mine drainage & ground water table 13 Document Reference No : BALEN v

7 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO 2.14 Stacking of mineral rejects and disposal of waste Use of mineral Site services Employment potential 14 CHAPTER 3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT Introduction Meteorology Regional meteorology Ambient air quality Interpretation of Ambient Air Quality Results Noise environment Interpretation of Results Water environment Water regime Surface water quality Ground water quality Land use pattern Soil quality Interpretation of Results Socio-economic environment Biological environment Flora & fauna Occupational health & safety measures Environmental Health & Safety Assessment Frequency of periodical examination of occupational health 45 CHAPTER 4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES Introduction Air environment Sources of air pollution ISC - AERMOD VIEW 47 Document Reference No : BALEN vi

8 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO Emission details Data analysis Mitigation measures already undertaken Noise environment Impacts due to ground vibrations and fly rocks Control measures for ground vibrations and fly rock Impacts on traffic infrastructure Traffic management measures Water environment Water consumption Wastewater generation Drainage pattern Impact on ground water Impact on surface water bodies Impacts on water quality Storm water management Hydrological observations Mitigation measures Rainwater harvesting measures- within villages in study 61 area 4.5 Disposal of waste Nature & disposal of waste Maximum height & spread of dumps Back filling Stacking of sub-grade mineral Handling of top soil Impact due to blasting Impact due to slope failures Land environment Biological environment Socio-economic environment Occupational health & safety Occupational health survey Proposed occupational health and safety measures Public health implications of the project 69 Document Reference No : BALEN vii

9 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO CHAPTER 5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM Occupational Health and protective measures Environmental monitoring program Budget 73 CHAPTER 6 Additional Studies Public Consultation Risk assessment Disaster management plan Structure of the Disaster Management Plan Emergency plan 82 CHAPTER 7 PROJECT BENEFITS Improvement in the Physical Environment Need based assessment Corporate social responsibility Budget for socio-economic welfare measures 86 CHAPTER 8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTAL PLAN Introduction Air quality management Controlling dust levels Occupational Health & Safety measures to control dust 90 inhalation Controlling of so2 & nox levels Noise pollution control Control measures for blasting & generation of ground 91 vibrations Traffic management Water pollution control measures Surface water Land environment Afforestation plan 94 Document Reference No : BALEN viii

10 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO 8.7 Corporate social responsibility Land reclamation & rehabilitation Occupational health & safety measures to control dust 97 inhalation 8.10 Socio-economic benefits Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance Safety and security 102 CHAPTER 9 Disclosure Of Consultants Engaged LIST OF TABLES TABLE NO TITLE PAGE NO 1.1 Salient features of the project Status & Stage of Regulatory Clearances Resources / reserves as per UNFC code Ore reserve category Year-wise development & production Land utilization pattern Machinery details Broad blasting parameters Salient features of baseline environmental studies Climatic condition of Ratnagiri (IMD) Summary of micro meteorological data monitored at site Coverage Factors for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 19 Stations 3.5 Ambient air quality locations Ambient air quality values (maximum concentration) (A) Mineralogical composition of pm Details of noise monitoring locations Noise levels during study period Details of surface water quality sampling stations Details of groundwater quality sampling stations Surface water quality Ground water quality data 26 Document Reference No : BALEN ix

11 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE NO TITLE PAGE NO 3.13 Land use Pattern (Ha.) Location of Soil Sampling Stations Soil quality data Population break-ups within buffer zone Distribution of literates Occupational pattern within buffer zone Amenities (infrastructure facilities*) List of the flora Flora in the study area (buffer zone) List of fauna in the core zone List of fauna in the buffer zone Area Source Emission Details - Production Area Source Emission Details - Development Haulage Emissions Details - Bauxite Haulage Emissions Details Transport of Mineral Reject Area Source Emission Calculation- Production Area Source Emission Calculation- Development Haulage Emissions Calculation - Bauxite Haulage Emissions Calculation Transport of Mineral 53 Reject 4.9 Overall Scenario PM10 Concentration Around the ML Area Permissible Standard for Ground Vibrations Traffic density Water Requirement Land Use Pattern Risk of Occupational Health and Steps to be Taken Summary of Monitoring Program Budget for Environmental Protection Proposed Budget for Socio Economic Welfare Activities Summary of control Measures Post Mining Land Use Pattern of the ML Area In (Ha) 97 Document Reference No : BALEN x

12 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA LIST OF FIGURES TABLE NO TITLE PAGE NO 1.1 Location Plan 2A 1.2 Study Area Map 2B 1.3 Google Map 2C 1.4 Topo Map 2D 2.1 Surface Plan 9A 2.2 Geological Plan 9B 2.3 Conceptual Plan 9C 2.4 Drainage Map 13A 3.1 Wind rose Diagram Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations 20A 3.3 Noise Quality Monitoring Locations 22A 3.4 Water Quality Monitoring Locations 24A 3.5 Soil Quality Sampling Locations 28A 4.1 Aermet Processing Stages Isopleth Diagram 53A 4.3 Mineral Transportation Route 57A LIST OF ANNEXURES Annexure 1 : Annexure 2 : Annexure 3 : Annexure 4 : Annexure 5 : Annexure 6 : Ambient Air Quality Data Noise Quality Data Environmental Policy Lease Deed Copy Previous Production Figures Public Hearing Proceedings Document Reference No : BALEN xi

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14 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Document Reference No : BALEN TOR Page - 8

15 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Document Reference No : BALEN TOR Page - 9

16 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Document Reference No : BALEN TOR Page - 10

17 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Document Reference No : BALEN TOR Page - 11

18 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Document Reference No : BALEN TOR Page - 12

19 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Document Reference No : BALEN TOR Page - 13

20 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Document Reference No : BALEN TOR Page - 14

21 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Compliance to Terms of Reference issued by MoEF Vide Lr No: J /417/2013-IA.II (M) dated Sl. No TOR POINT Year-wise production details since 1994 should be given, clearly stating the highest production achieved in anyone year prior to It may.also be categorically informed whether there had been any increase in production after the EIA Notification, 1994 came into force W.r.t. the highest production achieved prior to A copy of the document in support of the fact that the Proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine should be given. All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and public hearing should be compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its management and mining technology and should be in the name of the lessee. All corner coordinates of the mine lease area, superimposed on a High Resolution Imagery / Toposheet should be provided. Such an Imagery of the proposed area should clearly show the land use and other ecological features of the study area (core and buffer zone). Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the EIA report with description of the prescribed operating process/procedures to bring into focus any Document Reference No : BALEN Compliance The details of yearwise production are provided as Annexure 5 of EIA & EMP Report The copy of lease deed in support of the fact that the Proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine is enclosed as Annexure 4 of EIA & EMP Report All document i.e Mine Plan, EIA are compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its management and mining technology and are in the name of the lessee. All corner coordinates taken were superimposed on the Study Area Map, google map and Toposheet provided in EIA Report Chapter 1, Figure 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4 respectively The company has Environmental Policy approved by it Board of Directors. The policy document is enclosed as Annexure 3 of EIA & EMP Report TOR Page - 15

22 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl. No TOR POINT infringement/deviation/violation of the environmental or forest norms/ conditions? The hierarchical system or administrative order of the Company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions may also be given. The system of reporting of noncompliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the Company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large may also be detailed in the EIA report. Issues relating to Mine Safety, including subsidence study in case of underground mining and slope study in case of open cast mining, blasting study etc. should be detailed. The proposed safeguard measures in each case should also be provided. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc should be for the life of the mine / lease period. Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary, national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features should be indicated. Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass preoperational, operational and post operational phases and submitted. Impact, if any, of change of land use should be given. Document Reference No : BALEN Compliance Details of Mine safety related issues along with safeguards are provided in detail in chapter 6 of EIA & EMP Report The study was carried out 10 km around the ML periphery. The data provided was for the life of the mine. Details of land use and plan of mine lease are encompassing preoperational, operational and post operational phases is provided in Chapter 2, table 2.4 page 10 of EIA & EMP Report TOR Page - 16

23 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl. No TOR POINT Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps outside the mine lease, such as extent of land area, distance from mine lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any, should be given. A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should be provided, confirming the involvement of forest land, if any, in the project area. In the event of any contrary claim by the Project Proponent regarding the status of forests, the site may be inspected by the State Forest Department along with the Regional Office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which, the Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to assist the Expert Appraisal Committees. Status of forestry clearance for the broken up area and virgin forestland involved in the Project including deposition of net present value (NPV) and compensatory afforestation (CA) should be indicated. A copy of the forestry clearance should also be furnished. Implementation status of recognition of forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be indicated. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details, should be given. Document Reference No : BALEN Compliance There will not be any overburden dumps. The entire waste generated will be backfilled concurrently. There are no R & R issues related with the project Not applicable as the project in non-forest private patta land. Not applicable for this project Not applicable for this project The details of vegetation is provided in para 3.9, page 33 Chapter 3 of EIA & EMP Report TOR Page - 17

24 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl. No TOR POINT A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of the study area and details furnished. Impact of the project on the wildlife in the surrounding and any other protected area and accordingly detailed mitigative measures required, should be worked out with cost implications and submitted. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger / Elephant Reserves / (existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated, supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance, as may be applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned above, should be obtained from the State Wildlife Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished. A detailed biological study of the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based on such primary field survey, clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-i fauna found in the study area, the necessary plan for their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Document Reference No : BALEN Compliance Impacts of mining on the wildlife in the study area is provided in chapter 4 of EIA & EMP report. There are no schedule I species in the study area. There are no National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger / Elephant Reserves / (existing as well as proposed), within 10 km of the mine lease Detailed biological study was carried out and incorporated in para 3.9 chapter 3 of EIA & EMP Report TOR Page - 18

25 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl. No TOR POINT Wildlife Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost. Proximity to Areas declared as 'Critically Polluted' or the Project areas likely attracting court restrictions for mining operations, should also be indicated and where so required, clearance certifications from the prescribed Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining Dept. Should be secured and furnished to the effect that the proposed mining activities could be considered. Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ map duly authenticated by one of the authorized agencies demarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area, location of the mine lease w.r.t CRZ, coastal features such as mangroves, if any, should be furnished. (Note: The Mining Projects falling under CRZ would also need to obtain approval of the concerned. Coastal Zone Management Authority). R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project Affected People (PAP) should be furnished. While preparing the R&R Plan, the relevant State/National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs /STs and other weaker sections of the society in the study area, a need based sample survey, family-wise, should be undertaken to assess their requirements, and action programmes prepared and submitted accordingly, integrating Document Reference No : BALEN Compliance There are no Critically polluted areas within 10 km radius of the project area The mine lease area is more than 2.5 km away from the coastal area. Hence it will not attract CRZ Notification There is no R & R associated with this project. TOR Page - 19

26 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl. No TOR POINT the sectoral programmes of line departments of the State Government. It may be clearly brought out whether the village located in the mine lease area will be shifted or not. The issues relating to shifting of Village including their R&R and socio-economic aspects should be discussed in the report. One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air quality (PM 10, S02 and NOx), water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ and other data so compiled presented date-wise in the EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location of the monitoring stations should be such as to represent whole of the study area and justified keeping in view the pre-dominant downwind direction and location of sensitive receptors. There should be at least one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in the predominant downwind direction. The mineralogical composition of PMI0, particularly for free silica, should be given. Air quality modelling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and input parameters used for modelling should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of Document Reference No : BALEN Compliance One season (Non-monsoon) ie. Post monsoon primary baseline data for all the parameters suggested in TOR point were collected and incorporated in EIA & EMP Report Chapter 3 A cumulative air quality modelling has been carried out since both the mines i.e Rowale & Umbershet are going for expansion. The details of transportation of mineral and impacts due to transportation activity were also considered in Modelling. TOR Page - 20

27 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl. No TOR POINT the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind roses showing predominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map. The water requirement for the Project, its availability and source should be furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the Project should be indicated. Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the Project should be provided. Description of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the Project should be given. Details of rainwater harvesting proposed in the Project, if any, should be provided. Impact of the project on the water quality, both surface and groundwater should be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required, should be provided. Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect groundwater. Necessary data and documentation in this regard may be provided. In case the working will intersect groundwater table, a detailed Hydro Geological Study should be undertaken and Report furnished. Necessary permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working below ground water and for pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished. Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise, passing through the lease Document Reference No : BALEN Compliance The water requirement of the project is 80 cum/day which will be met through ground water purchased from the local villages. It is also proposed to utilize the harvested rain water collected in the mine pits. Since the area is in Safe zone with respect to CGWB guidelines. Clearance for drawl of water is not necessary Details of water conservation measures are provided in para to in Chapter 4 of EIA & EMP Report Details of impacts of project on water quality are provided in para & in Chapter 4 of EIA & EMP Report The mining will be carried out on elevated portion. The water table as observed in the nearby wells is 15 m bgl from the general ground level. The mine workings are carried out only to a maximum depth of 6 m which is well above the ground water table and thus mining operations will not intersect ground water table at any stage There are no streams either perennial or seasonal passing through the lease area TOR Page - 21

28 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl. No TOR POINT area and modification / diversion proposed, if any, and the impact of the same on the hydrology should be brought out. Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. Should be provided both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the same. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Development Plan shall be prepared in a tabular form (indicating the linear and quantitative coverage, plant species and time frame) and submitted, keeping in mind, the same will have to be executed up front on commencement of the project. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the Project should be indicated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the Project in the present road network (including those outside the Project area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the incremental load. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government) should be covered. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the mine workers should be included in the EIA report. Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Restoration of mined out areas (with plans and with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA report. Document Reference No : BALEN Compliance except for rainwater runoff during active rains. The plateau has maximum elevation of 310 m MSL and lowest of 50 m MSL. Working depth will be 6m from the surface level. Ground water table is 15m bgl from general surface level of 15m MSL Green belt development plan is provided in para 8.6 chapter 8 of EIA & EMP report Impact on transport infrastructure due to project is incorporated in para in chapter 4 of EIA & EMP Report. Details of service facilities to be provided to mine workers is provided in para 2.16 chapter 2 of EIA & EMP Report. Details of Conceptual post mining land use and reclamation of mined out area are discussed in para 4.6 table 4.13 in chapter 4 TOR Page - 22

29 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl. No TOR POINT A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Development Plan shall be prepared in a tabular form (indicating the linear and quantitative coverage, plant species and time frame) and submitted, keeping in mind, the same will have to be executed up front on commencement of the project. Phasewise plan of plantation and compensatory afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done should be given. Occupational Health impacts of the Project should be anticipated and the proposed preventive measures spelt out in detail. Details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP. Public health implications of the Project and related activities for the population in the impact zone should be systematically evaluated and the proposed remedial measures should be detailed along with budgetary allocations. Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community proposed to be provided by the Project Proponent should be indicated. As far as possible, quantitative dimensions may be given with time frames for implementation, Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts which, should inter-alia include the impacts of change of land Document Reference No : BALEN Compliance Green belt development plan is provided in para 8.6 chapter 8 in EIA & EMP report. Details of Land Reclamation & rehabilitation is provided in para 8.8 in Chapter 8 of EIA & EMP Report. Details of OH & Safety issues and proposed preventive measures are discussed in detail in para 4.9 chapter 4 and para 8.9 of Chapter 8 Public health implications of the Project and related activities for the population in the impact zone are provided in para 4.10 in chapter 4 of EIA & EMP Report Details of socio economic welfare measures are provided in Chapter 7 of EIA & EMP Report Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts is provided in Chapter 8 of EIA & EMP Report. TOR Page - 23

30 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl. No TOR POINT use, loss of agricultural and grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts besides other impacts specific to the proposed Project. Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same along with time bound action plan to implement the same should be provided and also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project. Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction / order passed by any Court of Law against the project should be given. The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt out. The analysis / testing of water, air, soil, noise etc. by the MoEF / NABL accredited laboratories. All the original copies of testing analysis report should be made available during appraisal of the project. Compliance The public hearing proceeding alongwith the public hearing action plan is enclosed as Annexure-6. There are no litigations against the project. The total cost of the project is Rs Crores. The cost of EMP is provided in Chapter 5 of EIA & EMP Report. The analysis is carried out by M/s Bhagavathi Ana Labs Pvt Ltd which is accredited laboratory by MoEF and NABL The original copies of test reports will be submitted at the time of EAC appraisal of the Project to MoEF. Document Reference No : BALEN TOR Page - 24

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32 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 1.1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION M/s Ashapura Minechem is a Limited Company registered under the Companies Act 1956 and is engaged in production of Calcined Alumina as well as in exporting of Metal grade and low-grade Bauxite suitable for Cement Industries. The company intends to expand its Bauxite ore production from Rowale Bauxite Deposit over an area of Ha located in the jurisdiction of Village Rowale, Taluka Dapoli, District Ratnagiri, State Maharashtra. The Mining Lease was granted for a period of 20 years with effect from 15 th Feb 2005 vides Government of Maharashtra, Industries, Energy & Labour Department Order No: MMN-1003/CR555/IND-9 dated The Company has prepared Mining Plan as required under Rule 22 (4) and approval obtained vide letter No. MP/MAN-572 (MAH)/GOA/ dated 2 nd February 2005 for the production of 0.6 LTPA and scheme of mining is approved for the period to for the production capacity of 8.0 LTPA The Mining Lease area is a private non forest revenue waste land of area ha. The proposed land is in two non contiguous blocks, north & southeast (Block 1 & 2) respectively, separated by a distance range of 100 m to 400 m along the eastern part of the proposed area. The company has got Environmental Clearance under Environmental Protection Act 1986 vide letter no. J-11015/44/2006-IA.II(M) dated and Consent For Operation under section 21 of Air Act, 1981 and under section 26 of Water Act,1974 from Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board vide Consent no. BO/PCI-II/532-07/CC-158 dated for the production of 0.6 LTPA. Further the company has gone for expansion from 0.6 LTPA to 2.5 LTPA which was approved and cleared by MoEF vide letter no J 11015/274/2007-IA.II (M) DATED Now the company is seeking environmental clearance for expansion of Bauxite production from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA. 1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT M/s Ashapura Minechem Ltd., intends to enhance its bauxite mining operations from Rowale Bauxite Deposit from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 1

33 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA The proposed project is categorized as Category A project as per Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification SO 1533, of which necessitates obtaining the Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), New Delhi. The Cost of the Project is estimated to be Rs 4.65 Crores. As per the requirement of EIA notification, M/s Ashapura Minechem Ltd had submitted the necessary application to MoEF for the approval of Terms of Reference (TOR) vide Ref No Ashp/Env/Rowale-2013/01 dated which was received at MoEF on The proposal was considered in the 15 th Meeting of Reconstituted Committee of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Environmental Appraisal of Mining Projects constituted under EIA Notification 2006 on and the project was further considered in 20 th Meeting of Reconstituted Committee of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Environmental Appraisal of Mining Projects constituted under EIA Notification 2006 on and issued the Terms of Reference for carrying out the Environmental Impact Assessment study vide letter No. J-11015/417/2013-IA II (M) dated This EIA report has been prepared incorporating the approved Terms of Reference issued by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and the baseline environmental data collected during the Post Monsoon season of 2014 (October December 2014) and other information from secondary sources. 1.3 ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT Mr. Rajnikant Pajwani 3rd Floor, 278, Jeevan Udyog Building, D.N.Road Mumbai Tel no Fax No: / rbp@ashapura.com / krishnat@ashapura.com 1.4 LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY OF THE PROJECT The Rowale Bauxite Mine is situated in Sy Nos 15 to 21, 27 to 31, 34, 35, 56 to 59, 69, 70 & 74 of village Rowale, Taluka Dapoli, District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The location of the Mining lease area falls under Survey of India, Toposheet No. 47 G/1. The salient features of the project are presented in the following table. The Location Plan is shown as Figure 1.1, Study Area Map as Figure 1.2 and Google Map as Figure 1.3. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 2

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38 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 1.1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT DETAILS OF THE AREA Village Rowala Taluka Dapoli District Ratnagiri State Maharashtra Mine Lease Area Ha (Private non-forest revenue waste land) Category A 15 to 21, 27 to 31, 34, 35, 56 to 59, 69, 70 & 74 in Rowale village. The DGPS coordinates of the mine lease area are as follows: Survey Numbers/Gat No N, E Geographical Coordinates N, E N, E N, E N, E N, E Toposheet No 47 G/1 ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS OF PROJECT SITE Nearest Village Rowale Nearest Town Dapoli (40 Km) Nearest Railway Station Khed (70 Km) Nearest Airport Mumbai 220 km Nearest National Highway NH 17 (approx 30 Km) Nearest Port Mumbai (220 Km) Captive Jetty (approx 8 Km) GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS Wind Pattern during study period North west Minimum & Maximum Temperature 18 0 C & 40 0 C Average Annual Rainfall (mm) 3600 mm to 4000 mm DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT Method of Mining Mechanised opencast method Mineable Reserves million tonnes Project Proposal Expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Life of Mine 15 Years Water Requirement 80 m 3 /day Project cost Rs 4.65 Crores ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY PROJECT SITE (WITHIN 10 KM RADIUS) Archaeological/Historical/Ancient None within 10 Km radius study area Monuments within 10 km area DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 3

39 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Nearest River Names and distance of the national park, sanctuary Biosphere reserve, Tiger Reserve, Elephant reserve, etc 1.5 SCOPE OF THE STUDY DETAILS OF THE AREA Bharja River (1.8 Km, North) Savitri River (7.6 Km, North) Arabian Sea (2.5 Km, West) Jog River 6.5 km None within 10 Km radius The scope of the study involves identification of all the environmental aspects that have a potential impact on the environment, delineating proper environmental measures to minimize the impacts and to check the compliance of operations as per the statutory Consent / Legal requirements. The scope of the study includes a detailed characterization of various environmental components like air, noise, water, soil and socio-economics within an area of 10 km. Radius around the proposed mine lease area 1.6 OBJECTIVES Literature review that includes identification of relevant data and articles from various publications, various government agencies and other sources; Collection of available secondary data Environmental monitoring in order to establish the baseline environmental status of the study area Identify various existing pollution loads due to mining and domestic activities in the ambient zone Prediction of impacts on environmental attributes Evaluate the predicted impacts on the various environmental attributes in the study area by using scientifically developed and widely accepted Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Methodologies Preparation an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) outlining the measures for improving the environmental quality Identify critical environmental attributes required to be monitored. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 4

40 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 1.7 METHODOLOGY OF EIA Environmental Impact Assessment study has been conducted within an area of 10 km radius around the ML area. The various steps involved in the study for a particular project are divided into three following phases. Identification of significant environmental parameters and assessing the baseline status within the study area Prediction of Impacts envisaged due to proposed scheme on various environmental parameters Evaluation of impacts after superimposing the predicted scenario over the baseline scenario to prepare Environmental Management Plan Accordingly, field studies are carried out during the study period post monsoon 2014 to establish the existing conditions 1.8 STATUS & STAGE OF REGULATORY CLEARANCES REGULATORY CLEARANCE STATUS MP/MAN-572 (MAH)/GOA/ dated 2nd IBM Approved Mining February 2005 Plan/Scheme Scheme of Mining is approved for the period to Lr. No: J-11015/417/2013-IA-II (M) dated 15 Terms of Reference by MoEF th July 2014 Public Consultation Public Hearing was conducted on 7 May, 2015 This report is prepared for obtaining Environmental Environmental Clearance Clearance DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 5

41 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CHAPTER 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 MINE DESCRIPTION TOPOGRAPHY The Rowale plateau extends in East West direction, flat topped hill with gentle slopes on North and South sides with good relief. The area is undulated, elongated and barren. The plateau has maximum elevation of 310 m and lowest of 50 m. The area experiences humid tropical climate and receives more than 4000 mm rainfall annually. The drainage pattern is dendritic to sub-dendritic. The hill slopes are covered with shrubs. PWD Road from Umbershet to Rowale is running in the Northern tip of the lease. There is no human settlement within the vicinity of the lease area DRAINAGE PATTERN The area is situated on elevated ground and the area is in mound shape. The area is elevated from the surrounding and there is as such no water sources in the area from which inherent seepage of water occur. As the area is in elevated ground does not have any specific drainage pattern. The plateau is having a radial drainage system. The water accumulated in the pits is drained out through gravity into the surroundings. No pumps or other means are required for any drainage. 2.2 REGIONAL GEOLOGY A sequence of Deccan Trap Lava flows capped by Laterite constitutes the geology of the area. The Laterite capping contains the bauxite zones with lithomargic clays at the base of the Laterite profile. The Deccan lava flows which are almost horizontal and generally massive. Development of bauxite is conspicuous in these plateau and old pits and outcrops are visible in the area. The general stratigraphical sequence in the area is as follows: i) Alluvium, sand dunes etc - sub recent to recent ii) Laterite with Bauxite horizon - Pliestocene iii) Deccan trap Lower Eocene The area is covered by Deccan Traps formed by Deccan volcanism during Cretaceous period. Laterite is exposed, which is hard, vesicular in nature, and these vesicles/cavities are filled by Clay. It is cherry red to Earthy Brown in Colour. Its character often changes gradationally to massive or clayey soft variety is restricted to the upper part. Bauxite have very rough and pitted surface. Bauxite ore has often DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 6

42 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA a vesicular Surface, developed due to the differential weathering, erosion and recementation. It has a fine grained and compact texture when it is insitu. The Float Ore has a cellular and porous texture. Bauxite is seen upto 4 to 5 mts depth on plateau regions and along the slopes. This is formed due to in-situ chemical weathering of the trap rock. 2.3 LOCAL GEOLOGY The above generalized profile is not visible in any slope section. Bauxite also occurs in the form of float ore at the base of the scarp-sections and on the slopes of the plateau. The Bauxite deposits in the area occur in the form of Pocket type in the ferruginous or aluminous laterite. Thickness of bauxite ore is varying and ranging from 1.2 m to 5 m. The deposit is extending from eastern end to western end in the form of blanket type and in places it is having large voids. It is observed that very often an impressive thickness of bauxite dwindles to almost nothing within short distances, converse by outcrops which to be of minor thickness may develop into thick and massive lenticels of bauxite. It has been observed that thick exposures of bauxite in scarp sections may die-out within very short distance from the edge of the scarp. The controlling factors for selective enrichment and development of bauxite are not yet fully known and the mode of origin of laterite and bauxite is not yet completely understood. The physical nature of the bauxite of the area is also different from that of bauxite in Kolhapur district. The bauxite occurring in the Ratnagiri district is found to be soft and earthy in appearance. LITHO UNIT THICKNESS GEOLOGICAL AGE Soil 0.0 to 0.5m Recent Bauxite / Aluminous 0.0 to 0.5m Tertiary Laterite Basalt (Deccan Trap) Bottom of Bauxite Cretaceous thickness not known 2.4 EXPLORATION (ALREADY COMPLETED & PROPOSED) A total of 72 trial pits (58 trial pits in Block-1 and 14 trial pits in Block-2) on 100m X100m grid were dug up to the depth of 4 to 6.0 mts and 11 drill holes (DTH) (7 BH s in Block-1 and 4 BH s in Block-2) done on regional drilling basis In approved Scheme 30 Trial Pits carried and 29 Ha area is proved as mineralized.72 pits dugged in rest area with depth of 4m-6m covering ha area of lease Ha area is non-mineralized, with exposures of basalt. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 7

43 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA As entire area is explored, and Reserves are established on the basis of UNFC Classification, there is no further proposal of Exploration program in future. 2.5 RESERVES During the previous plan the Proved reserves was tonnes but only tonnes of bauxite production was made and hence tonnes of bauxite reserves are depleted upto Additional reserves in the existing approved Scheme is tonnes. Depletion of reserves up to is tonnes and proposed depletion of reserves upto is 2,50,000 tonnes. Therefore balance reserves as on is tonnes. Additional reserves established for bauxite as per the UNFC guidelines. Cross Sectional area method has been used to calculate the Reserves. As Bauxite deposit is wide, Proved Mineral Reserves are calculated by considering depth up to an average of lower most exposures, as seen in 72 Trial pits made on 100m x 100m grid. Hence, average depth of 5.5 mts. Trial pits with 50 m influence on all sides is taken to calculate Proved Mineral Reserves. All the deposit which is exposed in all the three dimensions is considered as proved.and area falling between 50 Mt to 150 Mt from the Pit is accounted for estimation of Probable Reserves. Since the exploration is complete and no more exploration is proposed, from the last hole to the lease boundary is considered in probable reserves. The thickness of bauxite is about 4.0 m to 6.0 m as observed in the Trial pits hence Inferred Mineral Resources are calculated up to 4.5m depth in the remaining area. TABLE 2.1 RESOURCES / RESERVES AS PER UNFC CODE UNFC CATEGORY UNFC CODE TONNAGE Proved Mineral Reserve ,30,922 Probable Mineral Reserve 121 &122 42,84,413 Feasibility Mineral Resource 211 1,89,295 Prefeasibility Mineral Resource 221&222 1,98,161 Measured Mineral Resource Indicated Minerals Resource Inferred Minerals Resource Reconnaissance Mineral Resource TOTAL MINERAL RESOURCE 1,27,02,791 DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 8

44 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 2.2 ORE RESERVE CATEGORY RESERVES TONNAGE UNFC CATEGORY Proved 80,30, Probable 42,84, TOTAL 1,23,15,335 Total reserves proved during the present Scheme period by exploration carried out by making 58 trial pits in Block-1 and 14 trial pits in Block-2 is 1,23,15,335 tonnes. 2.6 MINING Open cast mining method will be adopted to operate the lease area. Average depth of the pit is 6 mts and average height of the bench will depend upon the depth of bauxite deposit. Since, the maximum annual production is 8,00,000 tpa, the fully mechanized mining method will be followed during the plan. Mining Plan for production and development Bench will have slope angle of Access road will be taken to the pit area. Pits will be roughly rectangular in shape and will have box like appearances after the excavation; 2-3 faces may be worked simultaneously for handling during present scheme period; however it is envisaged in future based on outcome of proposed exploration. Drilling / blasting combination will be adopted to loosen the ore. The operations involved are drilling by using 115 mm dia drilling machine, for drilling holes of 5 to 6 mts depth. Blasting will be done using slurry explosives in conjunction with delay detonators. Loosened ore will be excavated and loaded into the tipper by hydraulic excavator. Tipper will transport the ore to the processing plant. Ore will be crushed here. Processed ore will be loaded into trucks for destination. 2.7 YEARWISE DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION The year wise production and development plan is provided in the following Table2.3: TABLE 2.3: YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION YEAR BENCH HEIGHT, M ROM (T) SALEABL E ORE MINERAL REJECTS (T) INTERCAL ATED WASTE (T) ORE TO WASTE RATIO : : : : :0.12 TOTAL The Surface Plan, Geological Plan and Conceptual Plan are shown as Figure 2.1, Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.3 respectively. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 9

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48 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 2.8 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION The proposed production capacity is TPA of Bauxite. 2.9 MINEABLE RESERVES AND LIFE OF MINE As per the scheme of mining, considering the total mineable mineral reserve of tonnes and with a maximum annual production of TPA the life of the mine is estimated as 15 years ULTIMATE EXTENT AND SIZE OF THE PIT At the end of the life of the mine Ultimate pit with an area of ha will be formed. This area is arrived at after duly considering the area blocked up in the safety zones and safety barrier left for village road. The present and conceptual land utilization pattern is provided in the following Table 2.4 TABLE 2.4: : LAND UTILISATION PATTERN Area in Ha. S. NO DESCRIPTION PRESENT SCHEME PERIOD CONCEPTUAL 1 Area excavated /Afforested Storage for Top soil Overburden dump Mineral storage Infrastructure (Workshop administrative Road Railways Green belts /Statutory Barrier Tailing pond Effluent Treatment Plant Mineral separation Plant Township area Unused Area Total Source: Approved Modified Mining Plan page no 25 * Entire mined out area shall be backfilled and afforested concurrently till the conceptual stage DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 10

49 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 2.11 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION DRILLING, MINING & TRANSPORT MACHINERY The method of mining shall be open cast fully mechanized mining method. The deployments of machineries are as follows: TABLE 2.5: MACHINERY DETAILS S. NO MACHINERY NOS MAKE CAPACITY 1 Drill machine 3 ATLAS COPCO 115 mm Dia 2 Excavator 6 TATA 1.5 m 3 3 Wheel loader 2 HM m 3 4 JCB 1 JCB-3DX 0.9 m 3 5 Tippers 17 TATA 10T 6 Crushers 4 TEREX 200 TPH 7 Water tanker 2 TAT 5000 L LOADING MACHINES The Excavators are proposed for the maximum targeted production of 8.0 LTPA of bauxite. It is proposed to deploy hydraulic excavators of 1.5 m 3 bucket capacity. Total max tonnage handling /year = tonnes Number of working days = 200 No of shifts = 1 Daily average handling = 5000 tonnes Capacity of each excavator = 1.5 m 3 Per day handling of effective hours = 6.5 Bucket fill factor = 0.85 Swell factor = 0.90 System utility factor = 0.8 Cycle time of shovel = 45 sec Hence handling in 6.5 hrs shift = 1.5X0.85X0.90X0.8cum = 0.92X2 BD=1.84 tonnes = 1.84 tonnes in 45 sec Handling / minute = 1.84X60/45=2.45 tonnes Handling /effective shift duration of 6.5h = 2.45X390 tonnes=956tonnes (1 excavator) For 5000 T = 5000/956=5.23 say 6 For 6 excavators = 956X6=5736 tonnes DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 11

50 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Thus 6 excavators are needed to handle 5000 TPD. In addition to above 1 JCBs of 0.9 cum capacity is deployed for the backfilling operations and loading of ROM into the crushers. Two wheel loader of 1.5 cum capacity is deployed to load the sorted ore into buyers /hired trucks for dispatch from the mine. S. NO MACHINERY NOS MAKE CAPACITY, MOTIVE POWER 1 Excavators 6 TATA 1.5 m 3 Diesel 2 Wheel Loaders 2 HM m 3 Diesel 3 JCB 1 JCB-3DX 0.9 m 3 Diesel 4 Crusher 4 TEREX 200 TPH Diesel HAULAGE AND TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT a) Haulage within the mining lease hold area Haulage of material within the lease hold area and to the buyers location is proposed to be carried out by tippers of 10 MT capacity. MACHINERY NOS MAKE CAPACITY MOTIVE POWER Tippers 17 TATA 10T Diesel 2.12 BLASTING Considering the fact that Bauxite is involved drilling & blasting to fragment and loosening of strata. The dia of the blast hole is 115 mm. The powder factor can be estimated to be 8 tonnes/kg of explosives. The Explosive required per annum at a powder factor of 8 tonnes/kg will be /8t/kg = kg. It is proposed to use slurry explosive. The charge / hole is 7-8 kg and millisecond delay detonators are used for detonation. As each hole yields 38 tonnes (2.5 X 1.5 X 5 X 2t/m 3 ) no of detonators required will be about Nos. TABLE 2.6: BROAD BLASTING PARAMETERS Spacing 2.5m Burden 1.5 m Depth of Hole 5.0 m Bulk density 2.0t/cum Blasting efficiency 80% Powder factor / Material blasted /each hole = 2.5 X 1.5 X 5 X 2t/m 3 = 38 tonnes Maximum ROM Bauxite production/annum tonnes DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 12

51 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA No of working days / year 200 Per day average handling in TPD 5000 TPD No of holes to be blasted / day 5000/38=132 Explosive requirement /day =1056 No of delay detonators used /day 132 Blasting will be carried out as per the provision of MMR 1961 under the supervision of Foreman. Competent personnel such as blasting mate and blasters will carry out the actual blasting. Drill holes will be in V pattern as per the spacing and burden to have better free face for subsequent rows during blasting. Holes will be charged and fired with the slurry explosive with millisecond delay detonation. Firing sequence will be such that each hole will have one delay. This will have minimum ground vibration and air blast causing less impact. No secondary blasting is needed. In case of bigger boulders, hydraulic excavator with hydraulic breaker arrangement is used for breaking boulders as boulders are not hard MINE DRAINAGE & GROUND WATER TABLE The lease area is situated on elevated ground in a shape of a mound. The area is at higher elevation as compared to the surroundings area. There are no surface water sources in the mine lease area. Rain water accumulated will get drained out by gravity and get lost through percolation. The water table as observed in the nearby wells is 15 m bgl from the general ground level. The mine workings are carried out only to a maximum depth of 6 m which is well above the ground water table and thus mining operations will not intersect ground water table at any stage. The Drainage Map of the study area is enclosed as Figure STACKING OF MINERAL REJECTS AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE The excavated land will be refilled with 10% intercalated waste produced and out of tonnes intercalated waste produced during the plan period will be used to convert waste land into cultivable agricultural land. Hence, temporary place is earmarked for disposal of intercalated waste. The excavated land will be back-filled regularly with 10% waste produced i.e 1, 00,000 tonnes per year. Backfilling will be done to a depth of 1.25 m, to convert waste land into cultivable agricultural land. 5, 00,000 tonnes mineral reject will be stored separately in the mined out pit. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 13

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53 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 2.15 USE OF MINERAL The bauxite mined out will be screened and crushed for producing suitable product either for Export or for Domestic Sales. Blending of various grades of ores will be done as per product specification. In general the Bauxite produced is consumed by the Aluminum and Calcinated Alumina industries as well as the refractory based industries and cement industry SITE SERVICES The existing infrastructural facilities available are Office, First Aid station and rest shelter. Wash rooms will be constructed and maintained in the area. Drinking water will be supplied to the mines from nearby wells EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL The employees required for the project are 112 nos. Since the transport of bauxite is done by hired vehicles about 50 people of adjoining villages are indirectly associated with this transport system and also petty contingent works connected with mining.. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 14

54 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 3.1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 3: EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS This chapter describes the existing environmental settings in the study area. This includes the physical environment comprising air, water, noise, soil, biological and land components, including socio-economic environment. The major purpose of describing the environmental settings of the study area is: To understand the project need and environmental characteristics of the area To assess the existing environmental quality, as well as the environmental impacts of the future developments being studied To identify environmentally significant factors or geographical areas that could preclude any future development Various considerations have been taken care during formulation of a proper strategy for conducting the environmental studies. This includes Terms of Reference issued by MoEF, secondary information available and feasibility of carrying out the surveys and studies on the ground. The study area for the project is an area with a radius of 10 km from ML area. The study area is divided into: a. Core Zone, i.e. ML area (directly impacted area due to mining activities) and b. Buffer Zone i.e. 10 km radius area around the ML area (impact areas due to mining and mining related activities). TABLE 3.1: SALIENT FEATURES OF BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES STUDY PARAMETER OBJECTIVE Wind Profile Micrometeorological Studies Air Quality Assessment Studies Noise Quality Studies Particulate Matter (PM10) Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Day & Night noise levels To assess air pollution impacts on neighboring environment To assess baseline air quality status of the area To assess existing noise levels and identify noise producing areas DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 15

55 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA STUDY PARAMETER OBJECTIVE Water Quality & Soil Quality Studies Socio-economic Demographic studies Ecological Studies 3.2 METEOROLOGY & Regional Meteorology Physical, Chemical, and Heavy Metals & Land Use Studies Socio-economic Terrestrial & Aquatic flora & fauna in the study area To identify water quality, Soil quality for future reference and land use pattern in the area To know the socioeconomic status of the study area. To identify the presence of any endemic or endangered species of plants and animals in the study area and assess impacts on them due to the expansion of the mining activities In order to study the regional micrometeorology, secondary data from the nearest Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) station at Ratnagiri was utilized from IMD data tables book published by IMD. Summary of the same is given below. The climate in the study region is generally hot. The details of climatological condition and meteorological data presented in Table & 3.3 TABLE : CLIMATIC CONDITION OF RATNAGIRI (IMD) SL. NO. PARAMETERS VALUE 1 Mean Max. Temperature ( 0 C) 31 2 Mean Min. Temperature ( 0 C) Max. Relative Humidity (%) 90 4 Min. Relative Humidity (%) 58 5 Annual Rainfall (mm) Predominant Wind Direction West & NW On site monitoring was undertaken for meteorological variables to obtain sitespecific data. The data generated is computed to obtain wind roses of the area. Wind speed, Wind direction, Temperature and Relative Humidity were recorded in the Meteorological station and parameters like cloud cover and rainfall were DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 16

56 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA recorded by visual observations and rain gauge respectively. Hourly average, maximum and minimum values of wind speed, direction, relative humidity and temperature were recorded continuously for 24-Hrs duration. Micrometeorological data within the project area was monitored through an automatic weather monitoring station set up at mine site during post monsoon season Wind speed, wind direction, temperature and relative humidity were recorded in the met-station and parameters like cloud cover and rainfall were recorded by visual observations and rain gauge respectively. Hourly average, maximum and minimum values were recorded continuously for 24 hours duration. The data generated is computed to obtain wind roses of the area. The plotted wind rose diagram representing 16 directions is depicted in Figure 3.1. TABLE : SUMMARY OF MICRO METEOROLOGICAL DATA MONITORED AT SITE SL.NO PARAMETERS DATA 1 Hourly Maximum temperature ( 0 C) Hourly Minimum temperature ( 0 C) Hourly Maximum Relative Humidity (%) 94 4 Hourly Minimum Relative Humidity (%) 56 5 Predominant wind direction from NW FIGURE 3.1: WIND ROSE DIAGRAM DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 17

57 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 3.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY The scenario of the existing Ambient Air Quality in the study region has been assessed through a network of 10 Ambient Air Quality locations during Post Monsoon 2014 (October December 2014). The design of monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program was based on the following considerations. Topography / Terrain of the study area Human Settlements Wind pattern Health status Representation of Regional Background levels Accessibility of monitoring site Resource Availability Pre-calibrated Samplers have been used for monitoring the existing AAQ status. Criteria for site selection of ambient air quality monitoring stations The number of ambient air quality monitoring stations to be put up for generating the baseline data and for further monitoring is arrived at using the model suggested by USEPA (1975b). The model suggests that the minimum number of stations should be four. However, the exact number has to be arrived at by knowing the wind rose (wind blowing directions and their respective frequencies) at site and the distances of the residential and sensitive areas from the project site in the buffer zone. This model suggested by Houghland and Stephens, 1976 (Ref. The Design of Air Quality Monitoring Network, R.E. Munn, 1981) is simple and reliable. It suggests setting up of monitoring stations at those locations where the probability of occurrence of maximum GLCs (Ground Level Concentrations) is high. The probability factor was found by determining the Coverage Factor (Ajk) for residential locations around the proposed site, which are liable to be affected by pollutants. Coverage Factors Ajk for all the potential locations were calculated by the following formula. Ajk = Freq. (k)/ (1+Dj) Where, Ajk = Coverage factor of monitoring station in the k th downwind Sector from source. Freq. (k) = Frequency of wind direction in the k th sector Dj = Distance from the station to the source in km. Sixteen probable monitoring stations were selected all around the project site with due consideration to the wind direction and the distance from the site. For each of these stations coverage factor Ajk was calculated and presented in Table 3.4. The stations which gave higher Ajk values were taken as monitoring stations. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 18

58 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 3.4: COVERAGE FACTORS FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS DIRECTION MONITORING DISTANCE FREQUENCY AAQM W.R.T. AJK STATIONS DJ KMS K % RANKING MINE S. NO. 1 Sukandi 2.9 SSE I 2 Chandve 2.8 SE V 3 Batavlewadi 3.5 SSE II 4 Guravwadi 4.8 SE VI 5 Birwadi 3.5 SSW Malvi 1.0 SSW Rowale 1.4 NW IV 8 Vanjoli 1.3 ENE III 9 Kavadoli 1.6 NNE Andhe 2.7 WSW Kelsi 4.0 N Maximum, Minimum, Average and Percentile values have been computed from the raw data collected at all individual sampling stations to represent the Ambient Air Quality Status. The significant parameters viz., Particulate Matter of particle size less than 10 microns(pm10), Particulate Matter of particle size less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) were monitored in the core and buffer zones. The ambient air quality monitoring stations locations are shown in the Figure 3.2and given in the Table 3.5. The air quality values are given in the Table 3.6. TABLE 3.5: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY LOCATIONS S. NAME OF SAMPLING DIRECTION W.R.T DISTANCE W.R.T CODE NO. LOCATION MINES MINES (KM) 1 A-1 Rowale Mine lease Area Core Zone - 2 A-2 Umbershet Core Zone - 3 A-3 Govele SE A-4 Malvi SSE A-5 Vanjoli SEE A-6 Kavadoli E A-7 Sakhri NW A-8 Mandivalli NE A-9 Kelsi SW A-10 Gudegarh NE 6.3 DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 19

59 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 3.6: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY VALUES (MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION) Units: µg/m 3 LOCATION PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx CO Rowale Mine lease Area Umbershet Mine lease Area <0.1 Govele <0.1 Malvi <0.1 Vanjoli <0.1 Kavadoli <0.1 Sakhri <0.1 Mandivalli <0.1 Kelsi <0.1 Gudegarh <0.1 Standard (Core& Buffer Zone) Source: Primary Data collected by Bhagavathi Ana Labs Pvt Ltd Interpretation of Ambient Air Quality Results PM10 Levels in Core & Buffer Area: During Post Monsoon-2014 the maximum PM10 values recorded in the core area is 60.6 µg/m 3 & 52.6 µg/m 3 at Rowale and Umbershet ML areas. In Buffer zone the PM10 values are in the range of 51.0 to µg/m 3 PM2.5 Levels During Post Monsoon-2014 the maximum PM2.5 values recorded in the core area is 28.6 µg/m 3 at Rowale and 26.2 at Umbershet ML areas. In Buffer zone the values are in the range of 18.8 to µg/m 3 Sulphur Dioxide During Post Monsoon-2014 the maximum concentrations of Sulphur dioxide values recorded in the core area is 12.8 µg/m 3 at Rowale and 13.6 at Umbershet ML areas. In Buffer zone the values are in the range of 11.4 to µg/m 3 Oxides of Nitrogen During Post Monsoon-2014 the maximum concentrations of Oxides of Nitrogen values recorded in the core area is 17.7 µg/m 3 at Rowale and 17.4 at Umbershet ML areas. In Buffer zone the values are in the range of 17.0 to µg/m 3 Carbon Monoxide During Post Monsoon-2014 the maximum concentrations of Carbon Monoxide values recorded in the study area were in the range of 0<0.1 to 0.9 µg/m 3 recorded. Mineralogical Composition of PM10 The Particulate Matter (PM10) at all the air quality monitoring locations were characterised for determination of Mineralogical composition. The mineralogical DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 20

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61 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA composition of the Particulate matter (PM10) at all the monitoring locations are shown in Table 3.6 (a). TABLE 3.6(A): MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION OF PM10 (Unit: µg/m 3 ) Free Sr. No. Ca Mg Na K Cl Pb Fe Al Ni Zn Cu Silica A A A A A A A A A A The free silica at all the monitoring locations was observed to be less than 0.01%. Results of ambient air quality in detail are given in Annexure NOISE ENVIRONMENT Reconnaissance Survey and Identification of Sampling Locations Sound Pressure Levels (SPL s) are measured in decibels on the A-weighted scale, db (A). A preliminary reconnaissance survey was undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources in the area. The noise at different noise generating sources based on the mining activities, commercial activities, traffic, noise at sensitive areas have been identified. The noise monitoring has been conducted at all the identified location in the study area during the study period i.e post-monsoon 2014 (October November 2014). The design of monitoring network for noise level surveillance program was based on the following considerations. Topography / Terrain of the study area Human Settlements Wind pattern DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 21

62 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Representation of Regional Background levels Accessibility of monitoring site Major impact area Accordingly, same stations i.e AAQ monitoring stations were also surveyed for noise levels. Noise levels were recorded at each station with a time interval of about 60 minutes and are computed for equivalent noise levels. Equivalent noise level is a single number descriptor for describing time varying noise levels. The equivalent noise level is defined mathematically as Leq= 10 Log L / T (10 Ln/10 ) Where L = Sound pressure level at function of time db (A) T = Time interval of observation Assessment of Noise Levels The assessment of noise pollution in the study area has been carried out keeping all the sources acceptable and unacceptable to study region. The existing status of noise levels within the study zone has been undertaken. The monitoring locations in the study area are shown in the Figure 3.3and they are given in the Table 3.7. The noise levels recorded is given in the Table 3.8.The noise level readings are given in Annexure 2, TABLE 3.7: DETAILS OF NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS CODE NAME OF SAMPLING DISTANCE W.R.T DIRECTION STATION MINES (KM) N1 Rowale Mine lease Area Core Zone N2 Umbershet Core Zone N3 Govele SE 1.2 N4 Malvi SSE 4.6 N5 Vanjoli SEE 4.8 N6 Kavadoli E 1.3 N7 Sakhri NW 5.8 N8 Mandivalli NE 3.0 N9 Kelsi SW 3.4 N10 Gudegarh NE 6.3 DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 22

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64 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 3.8: NOISE LEVELS DURING STUDY PERIOD [Units: db (A)] N1- N2- N3- N4- N5- N6- N7- N8- N9- N10- CZ CZ BZ BZ BZ BZ BZ BZ BZ BZ Min Max Ld Ln Standards Day/night 75/70 55/45 CZ Core Zone (Industrial Area / within ML Area) BZ Buffer Zone (Residential Area) Source: Primary Data collected by Bhagavathi Ana Labs Pvt Ltd. AREA CODE CATEGORY OF AREA LIMIT IN DB (A) LEQ DAY TIME NIGHT TIME A Industrial Area B Commercial Area C Residential Area D Silence Area Day time is reckoned in between 6 am and 9 pm Night time is reckoned in between 9 pm and 6 am Silence zone is defined as areas upto 100 m around such premises as hospitals, Note educational institutions and courts. The silence zones are to be declared by the Competent Authority Mixed categories of areas should be declared as ''one of the four above mentioned categories by the Competent Authority and the corresponding standard shall apply Interpretation of Results: Core Zone: Rowale Mines It is observed that the day and night equivalent values were in the range of 58.6 to 43.9 db(a) Umbershet Mine Lease Area It is observed that the day and night equivalent values were in the range of 58.9 to 44.0 db(a) Buffer Zone: It is observed that the maximum & minimum day& night equivalent value of 52.9 db(a) and 42.5 db(a) was observed at Goveli village. Both Day & Night equivalent values observed in the study area were found well within the prescribed standards for residential area. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 23

65 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 3.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT Assessment of baseline data on water quality includes Identification of surface water resources Identification of groundwater resources Assessment of surface and ground water quality WATER REGIME The surface and ground water sampling locations are shown in the Figure 3.4, their locations is given in the Table 3.9 and The analytical results of surface and ground water samples are given in the Table 3.11 and TABLE 3.9: DETAILS OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY SAMPLING STATIONS S.NO CODE NAME OF SAMPLING STATION 1 SW1 Savitri river 2 SW2 Bhajra River near Ambhavali 3 SW3 Vanjloli Nallah 4 SW4 Creek water Kelsi 5 SW5 Jetty area Kelsi TABLE 3.10: DETAILS OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY SAMPLING STATIONS S.NO CODE NAME OF SAMPLING STATION 1 GW1 Kavdoli Open well 2 GW2 Kelshi Open well 3 GW3 Malvi borewell water 4 GW4 Rowale Open well water 5 GW5 Umbershet Borewell water 6 GW6 Bhomdi Tap Water DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 24

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67 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl.No Tests TABLE 3.11: - SURFACE WATER QUALITY Savitri River Bhajra River near Ambhavali Vanjloli Nallah Creek water Kelsi Jetty area Kelsi 1 Colour (Hazen Units) 5 < 5 5 < 5 < 5 2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 3 Taste Un - Agreeable Un - Agreeable Agreeable Un - Agreeable Un - Agreeable 4 ph Turbidity, NTU Total Alkalinity as CaCO3, mg/l Total Hardness as CaCO3, mg/l Phosphate as P,mg/l Iron as Fe, mg/l Chlorides as Cl, mg/l Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l Calcium as Ca, mg/l Magnesium as Mg, mg/l Sulphate as SO4, mg/l Nitrate as NO3, mg/l Fluoride as F, mg/l Boron as B, mg/l < Residual free, Chlorine, mg/l (If Chlorinated) Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 19 Copper as Cu, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Manganese as Mn, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Phenolic Compounds as C6H5OH, mg/l < < < < < Mercury as Hg, mg/l < < < < < Cadmium as Cd, mg/l <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 < Selenium as Se, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Total Arsenic as As, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Cyanide as CN, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Lead as Pb, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Zinc as Zn, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Anionic Detergents as MBAS, mg/l < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < Total Chromium as Cr, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Mineral Oil, mg/l Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 32 Sodium as Na, mg/l Potassium as K, mg/l Total Coliform, MPN/100 ml Fecal Coliform, MPN/100 ml <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 25

68 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Sl.No Tests TABLE 3.12: GROUND WATER QUALITY DATA Kavdoli Open well Kelshi Open well Malvi borewell water Rowale Open well Umbershet Borewell water 1 Colour (Hazen Units) 5 5 < 5 5 < 5 < 5 Bhomdi Tap Water 2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 4 ph Turbidity, NTU 1 1 <1 <1 <1 1 6 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3, mg/l Total Hardness as CaCO3, mg/l Phosphate as P,mg/l Iron as Fe, mg/l Chlorides as Cl, mg/l Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l Calcium as Ca, mg/l Magnesium as Mg, mg/l Sulphate as SO4, mg/l Nitrate as NO3, mg/l Fluoride as F, mg/l Boron as B, mg/l < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < Residual free, Chlorine, mg/l (If Chlorinated) Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 19 Copper as Cu, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Manganese as Mn, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Phenolic Compounds as C6H5OH, mg/l < < < < < < Mercury as Hg, mg/l < < < < < < Cadmium as Cd, mg/l <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 < Selenium as Se, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Total Arsenic as As, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Cyanide as CN, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Lead as Pb, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Zinc as Zn, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Anionic Detergents as MBAS, mg/l < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < Total Chromium as Cr, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Mineral Oil, mg/l Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 32 Sodium as Na, mg/l Potassium as K, mg/l < < Total Coliform, MPN/100 ml 2 2 <2 40 <2 <2 35 Fecal Coliform, MPN/100 ml <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 26

69 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Surface Water Quality It is observed that the ph of the surface water samples ranged from 7.10 to 8.00 Total dissolved solids (TDS) in the samples were in the range 75 to mg/l Total hardness of the surface samples was found to vary between 35 to 8400 mg/l Fluoride concentration was found to vary between 0.7 to 1.1 mg/l Heavy metal concentrations in all the samples were found to be well within the limits Ground Water Quality It is observed that the ph of the ground water samples is in the range of 7. 2 to 7.7 Total dissolved solids (TDS) in the samples were in the range 85 to 750 mg/l Total hardness of the ground water samples was found to vary between 25 to 365 mg/l Fluoride concentration was found to vary between 0.3 to 0.5 mg/l Heavy metal concentrations in all the samples were found to be well within the limits DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 27

70 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 3.6 LAND USE PATTERN Mine Lease Area The present minelease area of ha. is a private non forest revenue waste land. TABLE 3.13 : LAND USE PATTERN (HA.) S. NO DESCRIPTION PRESENT SCHEME PERIOD CONCEPTUAL 1 Area excavated /Afforested Storage for Top soil Overburden dump Infrastructure (Workshop administrative Road Green belts /Statutory Barrier Unused Area Total Source: Approved Modified Mining Plan page no 25 Study Area Based on census 2011 data it in observed that about 21% of the study area is unirrigated land and 13% is under forest cover.. Cropping Pattern The district is famous for its mango crop (Alphonso). Plenty of Cashew nut grows in this area. On the mountain tops are the perennial forests, where varksa soils rich in humus area present. Entire landscape is also dotted with coconut, kokum, arecanut and jackfruit trees which thrive well in these soils and climate. Spices like pepper and other pulses are also cultivated. 3.7 SOIL QUALITY Four locations were selected for analyzing the soil quality status in the study area. The soil samples were collected from the Core and Buffer areas. All the samples have been analyzed for physico-chemical parameters. The locations are given in Table 3.14 and shown in Figure 3.5. The results are given in Table TABLE 3.14: LOCATION OF SOIL SAMPLING STATIONS S. NO CODE NAME OF SAMPLING STATION 1 S1 Mine Lease Area - Rowale 2 S2 Rowale Village 3 S3 Kelsi Village 4 S4 Malvi Village DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 28

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72 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 3.15 : SOIL QUALITY DATA S. NO PARAMETERS UNIT SOIL SAMPLING STATIONS S1 S2 S3 S4 1 ph of 10% suspension ph Moisture content at % ºC 3 Water holding capacity % Organic matter % Free Ammonical Nitrogen Kg/ha Potassium as K Kg/ha Phosphorous as P Kg/ha Copper as Cu ppm Cadmium as Cd ppm BDL BDL BDL BDL 10 Chromium as Cr ppm BDL BDL BDL BDL Particle size distribution Gravel Coarse Sand % % Medium Sand % Fine Sand % Coarse Silt Medium Silt Fine Silt Clay % % % % Note: SL Sandy Loam; SC Sandy Clay; SCL Sandy Clay Loam; SiCL Silt Clay Loam SiL Silt Loam Interpretation of Results The ph values of the soil samples collected were in the range of Water holding capacity is in the range of 44 51% Organic matter % in the range of mg/l The nutrients like N, P and K are in moderate concentration in all the samples DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 29

73 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 3.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT As per the Census data, the study area over a radius of 10 km has a number of villages and the population distribution is as per the chart given below. The summary of village-wise distribution of rural population in the study area is shown in Table S. NO TABLE: 3: 16 POPULATION BREAK-UPS WITHIN BUFFER ZONE NAME OF THE VILLAGE TOTAL HOUSE HOLDS SC ST OTHERS POPULATION TOTAL POPULATION 1 Gothe Borkhat Dhamani Kalkavane Devhare Tamhane Vadavali Atale Sheware Nayane Keril Kuduk Bk Gawalwadi Panhali Bk Gudeghar Javle Umroli Shipole Ambavali Sakhari Ranavali Kante Veshvi Bankot Velas Unhavare Kelashi Umbarshet Rawtoli DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 30

74 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S. NO NAME OF THE VILLAGE TOTAL HOUSE HOLDS SC ST OTHERS POPULATION TOTAL POPULATION 30 Kawadoli Mandivali Kharavate Wanzloli Rowale Utambar Ambavali Bk Malvi Ade Padale Lonvadi Chandivane Sukondi Borthal Anjarla Rajapur Kongle Adkhal Virsai Dauli Bhomadi Durgwadi Konhavali Chinchaghar Tondali Kelashi Atgaon Turavade Dehen Murdi Satamba Chinchwadi Guravwadi Musalmanwadi Karivane Total Source: (Census 2011) DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 31

75 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Literacy levels The summary of village-wise distribution of male and female literacy population of the study area is given in Table: 3.17 TABLE: 3.17: DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATES S.NO PARTICULARS STUDY AREA % LITERACY 1 Total Literates Male Literates Female Literates The male literacy rate i.e. the percentage of literate males to the total males of the study area works out to be 47.73%. The female literacy rate, which is an important indicator for the social change, was observed to be in the study area. OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE The occupation structure of study area is given in Tables 3.18 TABLE: 3.18 OCCUPATIONAL PATTERN WITHIN BUFFER ZONE TOTAL POPULATION MAIN WORKING POPULATION MARGINAL WORKING POPULATION NON- WORKING POPULATION Out of the total population 45 % are working population. The main occupation of people in the study area is agriculture. Some peoples are also working in the near by mine. Basic Amenities Infrastructure resource base in villages under the study area is not satisfactory. Education facility up to primary level is available in most of the villages. Facility up to middle school and high school is available in some villages like sukondi, Kelshi, Villages. The collages and post-graduation education are available at Dapoli and government hospital is at Ratnagiri. Medical facility includes health centre, primary health centre, and registered private practitioner etc is available in some of the villages. Post & telegraph facility is available in some of the villages. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 32

76 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA The main drinking water resource is through private dug-wells and bore wells. For most of the villages bus facilities is available and approach to villages is by kaccha and pacca roads. Power supply is available in most of the villages & electricity is utilized for agriculture, domestic and other purposes. The various basic amenities available in study area are given in Table 3.19 TABLE 3.19: AMENITIES (INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES*) WATER FACILITIES Tap 24 River 29 Well 58 Canal 2 Tank 5 Lake 2 Tube Well 15 Spring 7 Hand Pump 33 Others 0 P & T FACILITIES Post Office 19 Post & Telegraph Office 3 Telegraph Office 0 Telephone connection 843 COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Bus 51 Railway 0 Power Supply Available for all purposes in most of the villages MEDICAL FACILITIES Maternity & Child Welfare Center 0 Family Welfare Center 1 Pub Health Sub Center 13 RMP 12 EDUCATION FACILITIES Primary School 20 Sr. Secondary School 2 Middle School 23 College 0 Source: (As per 2011 Census) 3.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Study of Biological Environment is one of the most important aspects for Environmental Impact Assessment Studies in view of the need for conservation of environmental quality and biodiversity. Ecological systems show complex interrelationships between biotic and abiotic components including dependence, competition and mutualism. Biological communities are dependent on the environmental conditions and resources of its location. It may change if there is any change in the environment. A number of variables like temperature, humidity, rainfall, soil characteristics, topography, etc., are responsible for maintaining the homeostasis of the DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 33

77 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA environment. A change in any one of these variables may lead to stress on the ecosystem. The animal and plant communities exist in their natural habitats in a well-organized manner. Their natural settings can be disturbed by any externally induced anthropogenic activities or by naturally induced calamities or disasters. So, once this setting is disturbed, it becomes practically impossible or takes a longer time to come to its original state. Plants and animals are more susceptible to environmental stress. A change in the composition of biotic communities is reflected by a change in the distribution pattern, density and diversity etc. A primary field study was conducted in core as well as buffer area including coastal close Arabian Sea. The consolidated list of flora and fauna was prepared based on primary field visit and information form published literature and working plan of forest department Flora & Fauna A primary field study was conducted in core as well as buffer area including coastal close Arabian Sea. The consolidated list of flora and fauna was prepared based on primary field visit and information form published literature and working plan of forest department. The consolidated list of plant species observed/reported are core and buffer area is given in the Table 3.20 & 3.21 below. TABLE: 3.20: LIST OF THE FLORA S.NO SPECIES NAME LOCAL NAME FAMILY CORE CLIMBER 1. Abrus precatorius Gunj Fabaceae + 2. Asclepias curassavica Piwala chitrak Apocynaceae + 3. Dioscorea bulbifera Kadu karanda Dioscoreaceae + 4. Hemidesmus indicus Anantmul Periplocaceae + 5. Smilax ovalifolia Ghot vel Smilacaceae + 6. Tinospora cordifolia Gul vel Menispermaceae + HERBS 7. Achyranthes aspera Aghada Amaranthaceae + 8. Blumea bifoliata Bhambrud Asteraceae + 9. Corchorus aestuans Tiliceae Euphorbia hirta Dudhi Euphorbiaceae Hyptis suaveolens Ran tulas Lamiaceae Tephrosia purpurea Unhali Fabaceae + DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 34

78 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S.NO SPECIES NAME LOCAL NAME FAMILY CORE 13. Tridax procumbens Kambarmodi Asteraceae + SHRUBS 14. Canthium parviflorum Kirma Rubiaceae Mussandra frondosa Bhutkesh/Sarvad Rubiaceae Pavetta indica Papat Rubiaceae Vitex negundo Nirgundi Verbenaceae + TREES 18. Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae Azadirachta indica Kadunimb Meliaceae Careya arborea Kumbha Lecythidaceae Dalbergia latifolia shisvi Fabaceae Emblica officinalis Awala Euphorbiaceae Haldina cordifolia Haldu Rubiaceae Syzigium cumini Jambul Myrtaceae Terminalia arjuna Arjuna Combretaceae Terminalia tomentosa Ain Combretaceae + Source: Primary data collected by Bhagavathi Ana Labs TABLE: 3.21 FLORA IN THE STUDY AREA (BUFFER ZONE) S.N O SPECIES NAME LOCAL NAME FAMILY DOC. No. : BALEN COR E BUFFE R CLIMBER 1. Abrus precatorius Gunj Fabaceae Asclepias curassavica Piwala chitrak Apocynaceae Calycopteris floribunda Uski Combretaceae + 4. Cryptolepis buchananii Kauli Periplocaceae + + Menispermacea 5. Cyclea peltata Pakar e + 6. Dioscorea bulbifera Kadu karanda Dioscoreaceae Dioscorea oppositifolia Paspoli Dioscoreaceae + 8. Dioscorea pentaphylla Shendvel Dioscoreaceae + 9. Entada rheedii Garambi Mimosaceae Hemidesmus indicus Anantmul Periplocaceae Ichnocarpus frutescens Krishnasarwa Apocynaceae Pothos scandens Bendarli Araceae + Page - 35

79 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S.N COR BUFFE SPECIES NAME LOCAL NAME FAMILY O E R 13. Smilax ovalifolia Ghot vel Smilacaceae + + Menispermacea Tinospora cordifolia Gul vel e Tylophora dalzelli Ghudhuchi Asclepiadaceae Ventilago maderaspatana Rhamnaceae + HERBS 17. Achyranthes aspera Aghada Amaranthaceae Ageratum conyzoides Ghanera ossadi Asteraceae Apluda mutica Ghagra Poaceae Aristida setacea Kusal Poaceae Asparagus racemosus Satavari Asparagaceae Barleria involucrata Jambili koranti Acanthaceae Blumea bifoliata Bhambrud Asteraceae Canscora diffusa Titavi Gentianaceae Coldenia procumbens Boraginaceae Corchorus aestuans Tiliceae Curculigo orchioides Kali musli Hypoxidaceae Cyanotis fascilulata Commelinaceae Cynodon dactylon Poaceae Desmodium gangeticum Salmul Fabaceae Eclipta prostrata Maka Asteraceae Euphorbia hirta Dudhi Euphorbiaceae Grangea maderaspatana Masipatri Asteraceae Hyptis suaveolens Ran tulas Lamiaceae Justicia procumbens Acanthaceae Lepidagathis cristata Bhuin Gend Acanthaceae Leucas longifolia Dedhani Lamiaceae Ocimum gratissimum Jangli tulasi Lamiaceae Rungia repens Gati-pitpapra Acanthaceae Spilanthes calva Akkalkara Asteraceae Strobilanthes crispus Karvy Acanthaceae Tephrosia purpurea Unhali Fabaceae Themeda triandra Budden Poaceae Tridax procumbens Kambarmodi Asteraceae + + SHRUBS 45. Agave americana Ghaypat Agavaceae Canthium parviflorum Kirma Rubiaceae + + DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 36

80 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S.N COR BUFFE SPECIES NAME LOCAL NAME FAMILY O E R 47. Carissa congesta Karvanda Apocynaceae Catunaregam spinosa Geli Rubiaceae Celastrus paniculatus Malkangoni Celastraceae Colebrookea oppositifolia Bhaman Lamiaceae Flacourtia montana Attak/ kumbhal Flacourtiaceae Glycosmis maritima Adulsa Rutaceae Grewia tillaefolia Dhaman Tilliaceae Ixora parvifolia Lokandi Rubiaceae Jasminum arborescens Pusar Oleaceae Lagerstoemia parviflora Nana bondara Lythraceae Leea asiatica kanagar Leeaceae Maytenus emarginata Baefal Celastraceae Murraya koenigii Kadhi Patta Rutaceae Mussandra frondosa Bhutkesh/Sarvad Rubiaceae Naringi crenulata Rutaceae + Melastomatacea Osbeckia muralis Gulbeki e Pavetta indica Papat Rubiaceae Rauwolfia serpentina Sarpagandha Apocynaceae Vitex negundo Nirgundi Verbenaceae Woodfordia fruticosa Dhayati Lythraceae + TREES 67. Acacia catechu Khaira Mimosaceae Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae Ailanthus excelsa Maharukh Simaroubaceae Albizia lebbeck Shirish Mimosaceae Alstonia scholaris Shaitan /Satvin Apocyanaceae Anthocephalus chinensis Kadamba Rubiaceae Artocarpus heterophyllus Phanas Moraceae Azadirachta indica Kadunimb Meliaceae + + Kateri kalak- 75. Bambusa arundinacea Bamboo Poaceae Bauhinia purpurea Atmatti Caesalpiniaceae Bauhinia racemosa Apta Caesalpiniaceae Bixa orellana Shenduri Bixaceae Bombax ceiba Kate Savar Bombaceceae + DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 37

81 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S.N COR BUFFE SPECIES NAME LOCAL NAME FAMILY O E R 80. Bridelia retusa Asana Euphorbiaceae Butea monosperma Palasavela Fabaceae Carallia brachiata Phansi Rhizophoraceae Careya arborea Kumbha Lecythidaceae Cassia fistula Bahava Caesalpiniaceae Dalbergia latifolia shisvi Fabaceae Dillenia indica Karmal Dilleniaceae Dillenia pentagyna Karmal Dilleniaceae Diospyros montana Kala goinda Ebenaceae Emblica officinalis Awala Euphorbiaceae Ficus hispida Bhokada Moraceae Ficus religiosa Pimpal Moraceae Grewia serrulata Kawari Tilliaceae Haldina cordifolia Haldu Rubiaceae Ixora arborea Malwa Rubiaceae Macaranga peltata Chandiva Euphorbiaceae Mallotus philippensis Kunkuhal Euphorbiaceae Mangifera indica Amba Anacardiaceae Memecylon umbellatum Anjan Melastomaceae Michelia champaca Chafa Magnoliaceae Mitragyna parviflia Kalamb Rubiaceae Murraya paniculata Rutaceae Oroxylum indicum Tetu Bignoniaceae Pongamia pinnata Karanja Fabaceae Saraca asoca Ashok Caesalpiniaceae Semecarpus anacardium biba Anacardiaceae Sterculia urens Pandhruk Sterculiaceae Syzigium cumini Jambul Myrtaceae Tamarindus indica Chinch Caesalpiniaceae Tectona grandis Sag Verbenaceae Terminalia arjuna Arjuna Combretaceae Terminalia bellirica Behera Combretaceae Terminalia chebula Hirda Combretaceae Terminalia paniculata Kinjal Combretaceae Terminalia tomentosa Ain Combretaceae + + DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 38

82 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S.N COR BUFFE SPECIES NAME LOCAL NAME FAMILY O E R 115. Ziziphus rugosa Churan Rhamnaceae + + BEACH PLANTS AND MANGROVES 116. Acanthus ilicifolius Marandi Acanthaceae Acrosticum aureum Pteridaceae Aegiceras corniculatum Kajal Myrsinaceae Aeluropus lagopoides Dola gavat Poaceae Arthrocnemum indicum Machul Chenopodiacea e Avicennia marina Tivar Avicenniceae Avicennia officinalis Tivar Avicenniceae Bruguiera cylindrica Candel Rhizophoraceae Bruguiera gymnorrhiza Zhumbar Rhizophoraceae Cressa cretica Lona Convolvulaceae Cyperus arenarius Cyperaceae Excoecaria agallocha Geva Euphorbiaceae Ipomoea pescraprae Maryada vel Convolvulaceae Kandelia candel Candel Rhizophoraceae Launaea sarmentosa Sagar pathari Asteraceae Rhizophora mucronata Kandala Rhizophoraceae Sesuvium portulacastrum Dhapa Aizoaceae Sonneratia alba Karapu Sonneratiaceae Suaeda maritima Moras Chenopodiceae Trianthemum portulacastrum Pundhari ghentuli Aizoaceae + Source: Primary data collected by Bhagavathi Ana Labs FAUNA The available fauna in the core and buffer area was enlisted through faunal multi species inventory following line transect method. Literature search (publication from forest department, ZSI, research journals) on occurrence, distribution and faunal composition for core and within 10 kms radius of the proposed sites was done. Further the survey was made in confirming availability of potential endemic and or endangered fauna, if reported, and the likely impact due to proposed project. The consolidated lists of Fauna separately for core and buffer area are given in Table 3.22 and DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 39

83 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE: 3.22 LIST OF FAUNA IN THE CORE ZONE S.NO COMMON NAME FREQ. OF SCIENTIFIC NAME WLPA, 1972 OCCURRENCE MAMMALS 1. Bonnet macaque Macaca radiata Schedule II C 2. Indian Palm squirrel Funambulus palmarum Schedule IV C 3. Rabbit Lepus capensis Schedule IV C BIRDS 4. Asian koel Eudynamys scolopaceus Schedule IV S 5. Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus Schedule IV A 6. Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus Schedule IV C 7. Common Crow Corvus splendens Schedule V C 8. Common Myna Acridotheres tristis Schedule IV A 9. Eurasian collared Streptopelia decacto Schedule IV C Dove 10. Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus Schedule IV C 11. Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis Schedule IV C REPTILES 12. Common skink Mabuya carinata S 13. cobra Naja naja Schedule II S 14. Garden lizard Calotes versicolor C 15. Rat snake Ptyas mucosus Schedule II S AMPHIBIANS 16. Common Indian toad Bufo melanostictus S BUTTERFLIES 17. Blue tiger Tirumala limniacae S 18. Common grass dart Taractrocera maevius S 19. Common sailor Neptis hylas S 20. Lemon pansy Junonia lemonias A 21. Yellow pansy Junonia hierta C DAMSELFLIES 22. Common Club tail - Ictinogomphus rapax C 23. Wandering Glider Pantala flavescens S DRAGONFLIES 24. Yellow bush dart Copera marginipes S Source: Primary data collected by Bhagavathi Ana Labs DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 40

84 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE: 3.23 LIST OF FAUNA IN THE BUFFER ZONE S.NO COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME WLPA, 1972 MAMMALS FREQ. OF OCCURRENCE 1. Bonnet macaque Macaca radiata Schedule II C 2. Indian fox Vulpes bengalensis Schedule II C 3. Indian Grey Mongoose Herpestes edwardsii Schedule II C 4. Indian Palm squirrel Funambulus palmarum Schedule IV C 5. Indian Porcupine Hystrix indica Schedule III S 6. Boar Sus scrofa cristatus Schedule III S 7. Rabbit Lepus capensis Schedule IV C BIRDS 8. Asian koel Eudynamys scolopaceus Schedule IV S 9. Asian Palm Swift Cypsiurus balasiensis Schedule IV S 10. Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus Schedule IV A 11. Black Kite Milvus migrans Schedule IV S 12. Black winged stilt Himantopus himantopus Schedule IV S 13. Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus Schedule IV A 14. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Schedule IV C 15. Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus Schedule IV C 16. Common Crow Corvus splendens Schedule V C 17. Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis Schedule IV S 18. Common Myna Acridotheres tristis Schedule IV A 19. Common Sand Piper Actitis hypoleucas Schedule IV S 20. Common Swift Apus apus Schedule IV S 21. Eurasian collared Dove Streptopelia decacto Schedule IV C 22. Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis Schedule IV S 23. House Sparrow Passer domesticus Schedule IV S 24. Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii Schedule IV C 25. Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicata Schedule IV S 26. Indian roller Coracias benghalensis Schedule IV S 27. Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger Schedule IV C DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 41

85 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S.NO COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME WLPA, 1972 FREQ. OF OCCURRENCE 28. Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus Schedule IV C 29. Purple-rumped Sunbird Nectarinia zeylonica Schedule IV S 30. Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer Schedule IV S 31. Rock Bush Quail Perdicula argoondah Schedule IV S 32. Black Ibis Pseudibis papillosa Schedule IV S 33. Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis Schedule IV C 34. Yellow-wattled Lapwing Vanellus malarbaricus Schedule IV 35. Western reef egret Egretta gularis Schedule IV S 36. White ballied swiftlet Collocalia esculenta Schedule IV S REPTILES 37. Common skink Mabuya carinata S 38. Garden lizard Calotes versicolor C 39. Rat snake Ptyas mucosus Schedule II S 40. Indian cobra Naja naja Schedule II S 41. Chameleon Schedule III S AMPHIBIANS 42. Common Indian toad Bufo melanostictus S 43. Frog Rana tigrina S BUTTERFLIES 44. Blue tiger Tirumala limniacae S 45. Common grass dart Taractrocera maevius S 46. Common Mormon Papilio polytes S 47. Common sailor Neptis hylas S 48. Lemon pansy Junonia lemonias A 49. Yellow pansy Junonia hierta C DAMSELFLIES 50. Common Club tail - Ictinogomphus rapax C 51. Ground Skimmer Diplacodes trivialis S 52. Wandering Glider Pantala flavescens S DRAGONFLIES S DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 42

86 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S.NO COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME WLPA, 1972 FREQ. OF OCCURRENCE 53. Golden dartlet Ischnura aurora S 54. Yellow bush dart Copera marginipes S Source: Primary data collected by Bhagavathi Ana Labs 3.10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES All workers engaged in dry mineral separation plant are being regularly examined for lung diseases such as PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) tests All workers engaged in mineral separation plant are being regularly monitored for radiation dose with TLD badges Any worker found to develop symptoms of dust related diseases will be changed over to other jobs in cleaner areas Quick Fix designed by OSHA's ergonomics standards will be followed to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) Occupational Health Surveys of employees, Health awareness and Training Programs will be conducted once in six months Designing and implementation of Hazards based Medical Surveillance System consisting of Preventive Health Examinations e.g., Pre-employment, Periodic health check ups Hazards based Medical Surveillance for health impacts of Respirable dust and chemical hazards on lungs by Spirometry (Lung Function Testing) and impact of noise on ears by Audiometry (Hearing capacity testing), Biomedical surveillance program Organization policy development for decreasing Tobacco, Alcohol etc. Training workshops on Occupational Health & Safety issues are being conducted. Diseases Screening Programs for Diabetes, Hypertension, Tuberculosis, and other Occupational Diseases etc. Occupational Stress Assessment and Management Programs will be conducted Emergency Medical Response Preparedness including Hazard Communication, First aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Evacuation plans etc. Health awareness and Training Programs on key health issues e.g., workplace hygiene, personal protective devices, first aid measures, nutrition, communicable diseases e.g., Pulmonary diseases such as TB, Hepatitis, Malaria control, family welfare, tobacco and alcohol health impacts, HIV and other relevant issues. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program, Health Information System Development including reporting formats, check lists. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 43

87 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Health Facilities e.g. Medical Center, Occupational Health Center for plant &local villages and Ambulance facility is already provided and will continue ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ASSESSMENT An assessment on environmental health & safety will be made on the following considerations: Principal Environmental and Occupational Risks that are likely to be created Risk Assessment Rank of Risk to Public Health Communication of Risks to public & steps for prevention & control Assessment of Health Impacts Assessor : INSTANT: Accident due to transportation LONG TERM Continuous exposure to air pollutants leading to silicosis, asthma, tuberculosis, etc. Hearing loss due to continuous exposure to high noise. : As per design of hazard risk assessment matrices for ranking occupational health risks in mining & allied activities : Marginal ( Occasional) : Display at approach roads Induction training to all the workers on possible risks and steps for prevention & control. Refresher training as per the provisions of Mines Vocational Training Rules : Preliminary screening at the time of employment Regular Health Check up at company dispensary. : Occupation Health Specialist with established credentials : In-house facility will be provided Agency for the health impact assessment study Hazardous operations in mine : None Members of the Safety Committee : Mines Manager Departmental heads Safety Officer Environmental officer Worker s Representative Functions of Safety Committee : Implementation of OH&S procedures DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 44

88 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Assessment of work place Exposure Communication of Nonconformance Expenditure for tests & treatments of Occupational & nonoccupational illness Compensation to workers for health impairments due to injury or illness & amount of compensation : Safety Officer/Medical Officer of Mine : By Circular, Display at relevant areas : Responsibility of the mine management : As per ESI / Medical Reimbursement / workmen compensation Act 3.12 FREQUENCY OF PERIODICAL EXAMINATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATION TYPE OF EVALUATION FREQUENCY PRE-PLACEMENT NOISE PRONE AREAS AUDIOMETRY ANNUALLY Central Control Room, Visual Inspection & Leak testing areas Far & Near Vision; Color Vision; and Hearing tests Every 5 years to all persons as per the provisions of Mines Rules..For employees working in Mineral Separation Plant, frequency is every 2 years. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 45

89 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CHAPTER 4: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1 INTRODUCTION Every development project activity is bound to create an impact on the environment of the area. Opencast mechanized mining activity causes some adverse impacts on the surrounding environment. In this chapter, the possible impacts on various environmental parameters such as ambient air quality, surface and ground water resources and quality, ambient noise levels, land utilization pattern and soil quality, ecology and socio-economy are quantified. Since Ashapura Minechem Ltd., proposed to expand its operations from both the mines which are adjacent to each other i.e. Rowale Bauxite Mine and Umbershet Bauxite Mine a cumulative impact prediction has been made in this report. The mitigation measures adopted to mitigate / minimize the possible impacts from the mining activities in the existing mine are provided in this chapter at respective sections. Prediction of Impacts is the most important component in the Environmental Impact Assessment studies and it helps in minimizing the adverse impacts on environmental quality during project execution scenario. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict impacts of developmental activities on physical, ecological and socio-economic environments. Such predictions are superimposed over the baseline (Pre-project) status of environmental quality to derive the ultimate (Post-project) scenario of environmental conditions. Opencast mining activity causes some adverse impacts on the surrounding environment unless proper environmental management plan is adopted. Selecting suitable sites for mining and adopting the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) and Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), one can minimize the major possible impacts. In this chapter, an attempt has been made to quantify the possible environmental impacts on various features such as air, water, noise, land, ecology and socioeconomic factors. The following aspects have been studied to identify the possible impacts while enhancing the proposed production from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA from Rowale Mines and 2.26 to 5.0 LTPA from Umbershet Mines. 4.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT There are various stages of mining operations such as drilling, blasting, excavation, loading and transportation of materials, particulate matter (PM) and respirable dust are the main pollutants during mining. The fugitive dust released from the mining operations may cause effect on the mine workers who are directly exposed to the fugitive dust. Simultaneously, the air-borne dust may DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 46

90 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA travel to longer distances and settle in the villages located nearby the mine lease area. The impact is mainly localized in nature i.e., within 1.0 to 1.5 km. It is observed during monitoring that the ambient air quality in the study area in respect of particulate matter and gaseous pollutants concentration like sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen were well within the prescribed limits. The impacts from the proposed enhancement of Bauxite Production from Rowale and Umbershet Mines on ambient air quality are assessed through air quality modelling as described in the following paragraphs SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION Air pollution sources in the operating mine are classified into three categories Point sources Area sources Line sources Extraction of mineral by various activities in mining area, are considered as area sources and Transportation of mineral & waste from mining benches to Screening plant, etc., are considered as line sources. The other source of air pollution is the dust generated during the movement of tippers on the haul road. Water tankers with spraying arrangement will be used for regular water sprinkling on the haul roads to ensure effective dust suppression. The tippers are well maintained so that exhaust smoke does not contribute abnormal values of noxious gases and un-burnt hydrocarbons. To assess the impact due to enhancement in bauxite production from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA in Rowale Mines and 2.26 LTPA to 5.0 LTPA from Umbershet Mines on air environment, predictions have been carried out using ISC AERMOD MODEL ISC - AERMOD VIEW ISC AERMOD View is a complete and powerful air dispersion modeling package which seamlessly incorporates the popular USEPA Models, ISCST3, ISC-PRIME and AERMOD into one interface without any modifications to the models. These models are used extensively to assess pollution concentration and deposition from a wide variety of sources. The AERMOD Model The AMS/EPA REGULATORY MODEL (AERMOD) was specially designed to support the Environmental Regulatory Modeling Programs. AERMOD is a regulatory steady state modeling system with three separate components; AERMOD (AERMIC Dispersion Model), AERMAP (AERMOD Terrain Preprocessor), AERMET (AERMOD) Meteorological Preprocessor). DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 47

91 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA The AERMOD Model includes a wide range of options for modeling air quality impacts of pollution sources, making it popular choice among the modeling community for a variety of applications. AERMOD contains basically the same options as the ISCST3 model: AERMOD requires two types of meteorological data files, a file containing surface scalar parameters and a file containing vertical profiles. These two files are provided by AERMET Meteorological Preprocessor Program. PRIME building downwash algorithms based on the ISC PRIME model have been added to the AERMOD model Use of allocatable arrays for data storage Incorporation of EVENT processing for analyzing short-term source culpability Explicit treatment of multiple year meteorological data files and the Annual average Options to specify emissions that vary by season, hour-of-day and day-ofweek Deposition algorithms have been implemented in the AERMOD model results can be output for concentration, total deposition flux, dry deposition flux, and / or wet deposition flux The model contains algorithms for modeling the effects of settling and removal of large particulates and for modeling the effects of precipitation scavenging for gases or particulates. AERMET In order to conduct a refined air dispersion modeling project using the AERMOD short-term air quality dispersion model, it is necessary to process the meteorological data representative of the study area being modeled. The collected meteorological data is not always in the format supported by the model, therefore the meteorological data needs to be pre-processed using AERMET Program The AERMET Program is a meteorological preprocessor which prepares hourly surface data and upper air data for use in the AERMOD air quality dispersion model. AERMET is designed to allow future enhancements to process other types of data and to compute boundary layer parameters with different algorithms. AERMET processes meteorological data in three stages and from this process two files are generated for use with the AERMOD Model A Surface File of hourly boundary layer parameters estimates A Profile File of multiple-level observations of wind speed, wind direction, temperature and standard deviation of the fluctuating wind components. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 48

92 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA A flow sheet depicting the AERMET Processing Stages is given in Figure 4.1. FIGURE 4.1: AERMET PROCESSING STAGES AERMAP TERRAIN PROCESSOR The Terrain Processor allows to import and process terrain elevation data of the project. ISC-AERMOD View imports terrain elevation from various digital elevation maps to Extract Terrain Elevation for Receptor and Sources Generate the Terrain Grid Generate visualization of the surrounding terrain in 2D and 3D Application of AERMOD ISC-AERMOD MODEL with the following options has been employed to predict the cumulative ground level concentrations due to emissions from the proposed activity. Area being rural, rural dispersion parameters are considered Predictions have been carried out to estimate concentration values over radial distance of 10 km around the project area Uniform polar receptor network has been considered Emission rates from the sources were considered as constant during the entire period The ground level concentrations computed without any consideration of decay coefficient Calm winds recorded during the study period were also taken into consideration 24-Hourly mean ground level concentrations were estimated using the entire meteorological data collected during the study period. Digital Elevation Map of the study area is used to represent the graphical output of the GLC s using the Terrain Processor DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 49

93 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA EMISSION DETAILS The main sources in mining operations include drilling, blasting, which are intermittent and excavation, loading and transportation through tippers are the major sources, which are of significance. Therefore, the emissions considered for modeling are from excavation and transportation of bauxite. The emissions will be mainly due to total mining operations from both the mines. Hence for the predictions of impacts, the emissions due to handling of the said ore and waste from individual mines have been considered. The emissions are computed based on AP-42 emission factors. Operational hours, activity rate ambient wind speed and moisture content have been considered for estimation of emissions from area sources. For line source, apart from operational hours and activity rate, moisture and silt content of the haulage road have been considered. Predictions are carried out for the worst-case scenario of simultaneous operation of excavators (area sources) and tippers for transportation from mine pit to loading point (line sources) over a distance of 1000 m. The manual operations are covered over a distance of 100 m in the mine. Particle size concentration assumed in the modeling consisted of five separate particles size classes 1.25, 3.75, 7.5, 12.5, and 20 micrometers with a particle concentration of , , , and respectively. The number of working days has been taken at 200 days per year with 8 hours of operation / day, hence the concentrations predicted are considered to be the worst case. With control measures, the emissions have been taken at 30% of uncontrolled emissions for handling and 10% of uncontrolled emissions for transportation. The emission details and calculations of area source emissions and line source emissions are presented in the following pages (Basis AP-42: Emission Estimation Technique Manual for Mining) Emission Details Rowale Bauxite Mine TABLE 4.1: AREA SOURCE EMISSION PRODUCTION PRESENT PROPOSED INCREMENTAL Quantity, tpa Operational Hours per year Activity rate, t/h Emission of Dust, g/t Emission of Dust gm/hr Area of Influence, m 2 25 Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 50

94 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 4.2: AREA SOURCE EMISSION DEVELOPMENT PRESENT PROPOSED INCREMENTAL Quantity, tpa Operational Hours per year Activity rate, t/h Emission of Dust, g/t Emission of Dust gm/hr Area of Influence, m 2 25 Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m TABLE 4.3: HAULAGE EMISSIONS BAUXITE PRESENT PROPOSED INCREMENTAL Quantity, tpa Operational Hours per year Capacity of each Tipper (T) Total No of Tippers/year Lead length /trip, Km Total VKT/Year Emission kg/vkt Total emission kg/year Uncontrolled emission rate g/s/m Controlled emission rate, g/s/m TABLE 4.4: HAULAGE EMISSIONS TRANSPORTATION OF MINERAL REJECT PRESENT PROPOSED INCREMENTAL Quantity, tpa Operational Hours per year Capacity of each Tipper (T) Total No of Tippers/year Lead length /trip, Km Total VKT/Year Emission kg/vkt Total emission kg/year Uncontrolled emission rate g/s/m Controlled emission rate, g/s/m DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 51

95 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA UMBERSHET BAUXITE MINE EMISSION CALCULATION TABLE 4.5: AREA SOURCE EMISSION PRODUCTION PRESENT PROPOSED INCREMENTAL Quantity, tpa Operational Hours per year Activity rate, t/h Emission of Dust, g/t Emission of Dust gm/hr Area of Influence, m 2 25 Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m TABLE 4.6: AREA SOURCE EMISSION DEVELOPMENT PRESENT PROPOSED INCREMENTAL Quantity, tpa Operational Hours per year Activity rate, t/h Emission of Dust, g/t Emission of Dust gm/hr Area of Influence, m 2 25 Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m TABLE 4.7: HAULAGE EMISSIONS BAUXITE PRESENT PROPOSED INCREMENTAL Quantity, tpa Operational Hours per year Capacity of each Tipper (T) Total No of Tippers/year Lead length /trip, Km Total VKT/Year Emission kg/vkt Total emission kg/year Uncontrolled emission rate g/s/m Controlled emission rate, g/s/m DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 52

96 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 4.8: HAULAGE EMISSIONS TRANSPORTATION OF MINERAL REJECT PRESENT PROPOSED INCREMENTAL Quantity, tpa Operational Hours per year Capacity of each Tipper (T) Total No of Tippers/year Lead length /trip, Km Total VKT/Year Emission kg/vkt Total emission kg/year Uncontrolled emission rate g/s/m Controlled emission rate, g/s/m Note: * Emission factor computed based on wind speed of 1 m/s, moisture & silt content of 5%. The meteorological data recorded during study period continuously on wind speed, wind direction, temperature etc., have been processed to extract the data required for simulation by ISC AERMOD VIEW DATA ANALYSIS Predictions have been carried out using ISC-AERMOD Model for study period. The predicted concentrations of particulate matter are presented below. The maximum predicted value of increase in PM due to proposed enhancements in mining operations would be about 11.7µg/m 3. This concentration will be observed within the core zone of Rowale mine area where mining operations are being carried out. The maximum PM10 values within Umbershet Bauxite Mines were observed to be 3.0 µg/m3.the concentration was found to reduce to a value of less than 0.5µg/m 3 at a distance of about 0.5 km from the mining operations. Predicted value superimposed on the existing baseline value gives the overall scenario, which would prevail during the enhancement of production operations from the mines (Rowale & Umbershet). The following table shows the overall scenario: DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 53

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98 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA LOCATION OF MONITORING STATIONS Rowale Mine TABLE 4.9 : OVERALL SCENARIO PM10 CONCENTRATIONS AROUND THE ML AREA DIRECTION DISTANCE KM BACK GROUND LEVEL PREDICTED CONCENTRATION RESULTANT CONCENTRATION MITIGATION MEASURES ALREADY UNDERTAKEN Development of 7.5 m wide green belt with tall growing trees and thick foliage cover along mine lease boundary to arrest dust. This will also help in attenuating noise. Minimizing dust generation during excavation by water sprinkling at working face. Proper maintenance of the haul roads and regular water sprinkling to minimize the generation of air borne dust due to movement of tippers on it. Water spraying at the loading and unloading points to reduce fugitive dust emissions. Plantation will be carried out on mined out areas. Proper maintenance of the equipment and machinery in the mines helps in minimizing air pollution and noise generation. Overloading and over-speeding of trucks will be prohibited. Mineral transportation will be carried out by trucks covered with tarpaulin. Development of thick plantation to reduce the spread of air pollution in surrounding areas. Village roads used by the company will be maintained to avoid fugitive dust emissions. Dust masks will be provided to workers working in high dust generating areas. Regular & periodic maintenance of deployed machineries, to reduce smoke emission AIR QUALITY STANDARD Core Zone lease Area Umbershet Core Zone Govele SE Malvi SSE Vanjoli SEE Kavadoli E Sakhri NW Mandivalli NE Kelsi SW Gudegarh NE DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 54

99 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 4.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT The noise levels are dependent upon the deployment of mining machinery and heavy-duty vehicles in the area. Noise is produced due to movement of machinery, etc., but the pronounced effect of noise is felt only near the active working area. The main sources of noise in the mine are classified as follows: Stationary Mining Equipment Mobile Mining Equipment Transportation Vehicles In order to protect the workers from higher noise levels, the management of this Bauxite mine will adopt the following noise abatement measures. Proper and timely maintenance of mining machinery Provision of earmuffs/ear plugs to workers in noise prone zones in the mine. Green barriers surrounding the ML area. Anticipated noise levels at mine boundary resulting from operation of the excavation have been computed using point source model. Computation of noise level at the mine boundary is based on the assumption that there are no attenuation paths between the source and the mine boundary. Basic phenomenon of the model is the geometric attenuation of sound. Noise at a point generates spherical waves, which are propagated outwards from the source through the air at a speed of 1,100 ft/sec, with the first wave making an ever-increasing sphere with time. As the wave spreads the intensity of noise diminishes as the fixed amount of energy is spread over an increasing surface area of the sphere. The assumption of the model is based on point source relationship i.e., for every doubling of the distance the noise levels are decreased by 6 db (A). Point source propagation is defined by the following equation: Lp2 = Lp1 20 log r2/r1 Where Lp1 and Lp2 are sound pressure levels at points located at distances r1 and r2 respectively from the source.noise level at boundary will be less than 45 db (A) IMPACTS DUE TO GROUND VIBRATIONS AND FLY ROCKS Ground vibrations due to mining activities in the area are anticipated due to operation of Mining Machines like Excavators, wheel loaders, drilling and blasting, transportation vehicles, etc. However, the major source of ground vibration from this mine is blasting. The major impact of the ground vibrations DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 55

100 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA will be on the domestic houses located in the villages surrounding the mine lease area. The kuchha houses are more prone to cracks and damage due to the vibrations induced by blasting whereas RCC framed structures can withstand more ground vibrations. Apart from this, the ground vibrations may develop a fear factor in the nearby settlements. Another impact due to blasting activities is fly rocks. These may fall on the houses or agricultural fields nearby the mining lease area and may cause injury to persons or damage to the structures. Due control measures needs to be adopted to avoid the impacts due to ground vibrations and fly rocks due to blasting. Permissible standards of ground vibration due to blasting as per guidelines of Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Dhanbad are given in Table TABLE 4.10: PERMISSIBLE STANDARDS FOR GROUND VIBRATIONS (Peak Particle Velocity in mm/s) TYPE OF STRUCTURE DOMINANT EXCITATION FREQUENCY, HZ <8HZ 8 25 > 25 HZ HZ A. Buildings / Structures not belong to the owner Domestic houses / structures (Kuchha, Brick & cement Industrial Buildings (RRC& Framed structures) Objectives of historical importance & sensitive structures B. Buildings belonging to owner with limited span of life Domestic houses/structures (Kuchha, brick & cement) Industrial buildings (RRC, Framed structures) CONTROL MEASURES FOR GROUND VIBRATIONS AND FLY ROCK To keep ground vibration due to blasting well within the above mentioned prescribed limits of DGMS and to avoid fly rocks, following measures will be adopted: Controlled blasting using delay detonators is being carried out. Drilling and blasting is carried under the supervision of qualified persons. Slurry explosive is used which has low velocity of detonation, Overcharging of the blast holes is avoided Muffled blasting is being practiced near the ML boundary to control fly rocks. Blasting is carried out only for loosening of the strata and explosive charge will be reduced to avoid fly rocks. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 56

101 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Suitable spacing and burden is maintained to avoid misfires/ fly rocks. Number of blast holes is restricted to control ground vibrations. Blasting is carried out only during noon time IMPACTS ON TRAFFIC INFRASTRUCTURE The mineral will be transported by road by 10 tonne capacity trucks from the mine to the Jetty which is 8km from ML area. From there the mineral will be transported from the mine to destination. Hence, mineral transportation through village roads is completely avoided. MINE Table 4.11 : TRAFFIC DENSITY EXISTING FOR EXPANSION TOTAL No of Vehicles/day PCU (AS PER IRC 2013) Rowale Bauxite Mine Umbershet Bauxite Mine Total PCU Thus, it can be seen that the management of M/s Ashapura Minechem Ltd., has avoided transportation of mineral through the village roads. Earlier the transportation activities were carried out through village roads over a total distance of 32 km. Now with the construction of jetty near Kelshi the overall transportation is reduced to 8.0 km only and also avoiding village roads. The road from ML area to Kelshi Jetty is in good working condition and can sustain the traffic load. However, the village road connecting the mine lease area will have to be strengthened by the company as a part of their social responsibility. The operations of the mining equipment, drilling and blasting, and the mineral transportation vehicles are the major sources of noise in the proposed project area. The following control measures are proposed for minimising the noise levels: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES Following management measures will be adopted by the mine management to minimise the impacts due to the traffic for mineral transportation from the mine: The Road connecting to mine lease area will be widened and strengthened by the mine management before enhancement of the mineral transportation activities. Village roads will be maintained as per the need by the company. Mineral transportation will be carried out only during day time. Over-speeding and overloading will be strictly prohibited. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 57

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103 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Mineral transportation will be carried out in trucks covered with tarpaulin. Regular preventive maintenance of the transportation vehicles will be carried out to control emissions. Silencers of the transportation vehicles will be maintained in good conditions to avoid high noise generation. Traffic signals, Speed breakers, foot paths, etc will be provided at strategic locations. Only trained drivers will be employed and all traffic rules will be strictly followed. Regular water sprinkling will be carried out on mineral transportation roads nearby habitations outside the mine lease area. 4.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT Mining activities cause adverse impacts due to mine drainage, siltation due to storm water and contaminated water from domestic sewage water. The Rowale plateau extends in East West direction, flat topped hill with gentle slopes on North and South sides with good relief. The area is undulated, elongated and barren. The plateau has maximum elevation of 310 m and lowest of 50 m. The area experiences humid tropical climate and receives more than 4000 mm rainfall annually. The drainage pattern is dendritic to sub-dendritic. The hill slopes are covered with shrubs. PWD Road from Umbershet to Rowale is running in the eastern tip of the lease. There is no human settlement within the vicinity of the lease area The impact on water environment has been considered under the following heads: Water consumption Water requirement Waste water generation Impact on ground water table Impact on surface water bodies Storm water management WATER CONSUMPTION Water in the mine is mainly required for dust suppression, plantation and domestic use. Total water requirement in the mine is about 80 KLD. Water for dust suppression and plantation will be obtained by tankers from nearby villages and ground water from nearby village will be provided for drinking. Rainwater accumulated in mine pits, whenever available, will be used for dust suppression and plantation. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 58

104 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 4.12: WATER REQUIREMENT ACTIVITY WATER REQUIREMENT, M 3 /D SOURCE Dust suppression 72 Green Belt 4 Ground Domestic 4 Water Total WASTEWATER GENERATION There is no wastewater generation from mine DRAINAGE PATTERN The area is situated on elevated ground and the area is in mound shape. The area is elevated from the surrounding and there is as such no water sources in the area from which inherent seepage of water occur. As the area is in elevated ground does not have any specific drainage pattern. The plateau is having a radial drainage system. The water accumulated in the pits is drained out through gravity into the surroundings. No pumps or other means are required for any drainage IMPACT ON GROUND WATER The proposed area is situated on elevated ground and the area is in mound shape plateau portion. This small plateau is trending east-west for 0.6 km and with an average width of 450 m. No ground water table will be met during the proposed mining operations as the workings are restricted to a maximum depth of about 6 m from plateau top. There is as such no water sources in the area from which inherent seepage of water occur. The plateau is having a radial drainage system. As the area is in elevated ground, it does not require any specific drainage pattern. The rain water accumulation in the pits will mostly be drained out through gravity in the surroundings IMPACT ON SURFACE WATER BODIES There is no water source which is passing through the lease area and nearby surroundings. There may be accumulation of surface water during rainy season when the pit is fully developed due to future mining activity. But this will be drained out by making proper drainage system from the mine site. Apart from rain water, there will not be any other sources for surface water in the mine area. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 59

105 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA IMPACTS ON WATER QUALITY The surface run-off from broken areas in the mine lease area during monsoon may cause siltation of the surface water bodies outside the mine lease area. There is no process effluent generation in the mine lease area. Hence, there is no disposal of effluent in the surface water bodies. The mine workings will remain above the ground water table in the area. The mineral as well as associated rejects does not contain any toxic substances. Hence, there will not be any impact on the ground water quality of the area STORM WATER MANAGEMENT The rainwater accumulating in the work area will be collected in the pit and used for dust suppression and green belt development wherever possible. To avoid soil erosion in the mine the management will provide suitable garland drains and sedimentation pits all along the active mine area. Hence the impacts due to storm water flow there by soil erosion followed by siltation will be minimal HYDROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS In view of the undulating terrain in the region, in spite of heavy rainfall, the drainage system tends to be lean or dry during summer months. Likewise due to steep hydraulic gradient and highly permeable aquifers, the ground water resource also gets depleted quickly rendering scarcity from April onwards. The phenomenon is the same for the past two decades and hardly any deviation from the pattern. As such, particularly on account of mining, no unusual effect will be felt on water table of the region MITIGATION MEASURES: The only pollution anticipated in the surface drainage water is the suspended solids, due to run off from mine workings. For this purpose retaining wall with garland drain is already constructed and if necessary the same will be strengthened. A garland drain is also proposed surrounding the mine workings to collect any run off from the mine workings. The discharge from these drains is diverted to a settling tank/unused pit workings, which allows the sediments to settle. This sedimentation tank will have baffle walls to increase the settling rate and also if found necessary coagulants like Alum, limestone powder will be added to enhance the settling time. Further to arrest the silted drainage entering into Barja River located down below at a about 1.8 km distance which is fed by the seasonal nallahs originating from the hill ranges the area, check dams and gully plugs are erected with in the proposed ML area, in the existing natural drains. These check dams also assist in the recharge of ground water system. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 60

106 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Further it can be seen that lithomarge, which is impervious exists just below the bauxite deposit This impervious clay bed do not allow any percolation of rain water to ground water system but allows only the run off. This area having temperate climate, most of this run off is evaporated, thus getting wasted. Therefore to improve the recharge rate to ground water system in the areas where the mineral is completely exploited it is proposed to drill large diameter drill hole from the bottom of the pit cutting across this clay bed. These drill holes will act as recharge wells for the ground water system RAINWATER HARVESTING MEASURES- WITHIN VILLAGES IN STUDY AREA To improve the ground water status in the study area, rainwater harvesting measures are already taken up in the nearby villages. Further it is proposed to undertake rainwater harvesting measures in the villages within 5-7 km radius of mine lease area. 4.5 DISPOSAL OF WASTE: NATURE & DISPOSAL OF WASTE The excavated land will be refilled with 10% intercalated waste produced and out of tonnes intercalated waste produced during the plan period will be used to convert waste land into cultivable agricultural land. Hence, temporary place is earmarked for disposal of intercalated waste. The excavated land will be back-filled regularly with 10% waste produced i.e 100,000 tonnes per year. Backfilling will be done to a depth of 1.25 m, to convert waste land into cultivable agricultural land MAXIMUM HEIGHT & SPREAD OF DUMPS There is no solid waste generation from the mine. However, the mineral rejects shall be stacked in the designated areas with a height not exceeding 5m and the same will be utilized when the scope for market of the material increases. Retaining walls with garland drains will be erected at the toe end of these dumps to give sufficient toe support BACK FILLING Except for Mineral rejects which can be utilized later entire intercalated waste generated will be backfilled concurrently. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 61

107 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA STACKING OF SUB-GRADE MINERAL There will not be any generation of sub-grade mineral on a large scale during mine operation. However, bauxite less than 40% Al2O3 mined will be blended at the face itself with higher grades HANDLING OF TOP SOIL Top soil patches with thickness varying from 5mm to 30mm. This soil will be removed in advance and stacked separately with a height not exceeding 3m. To improve it s quality leguminous plantation will be done over these stacks and will immediately used in afforestation work. A retaining wall will be constructed all around to prevent the wash off IMPACT DUE TO BLASTING: Blasting in the mine is not a regular affair, and it will be restricted to hard portions where the excavators cannot work. However these blasting operations are proposed to be under taken using 115mm diameter blast holes. The hole depths are restricted to 5.0 m and the spacing and burden are kept 2.5 m and 1.5m respectively. Vibrations generated with these small diameter holes are very limited. However, to reduce the generation of ground vibrations, fly rocks and noise level it is proposed to adopt controlled blasting techniques using delay elements. Normally two rows of blasting pattern will be adopted to control the ground vibration, back break and noise pollution. Stemming of around one third the depth of hole will be done to control the fly-rock generation. The maximum no of holes kept in one blasting round will be around 132. MS delay detonators shall be used to reduce the charge per delay IMPACT DUE TO SLOPE FAILURES Mining is restricted to a maximum of 6 m from surface. Therefore no slope failures can be anticipated 4.6 LAND ENVIRONMENT Around 70 % of the ML area will be used for mining and its related activities. The changed land use will be restored back through backfilling and afforestation to maintain proper land during regular mining activity and at the conceptual stage. The future land use pattern is given in Table DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 62

108 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 4.13 : LAND USE PATTERN (HA) S. NO DESCRIPTION SCHEME PRESENT CONCEPTUAL PERIOD 1 Area excavated /Afforested Storage for Top soil Overburden dump Mineral storage Infrastructure (Workshop administrative Road Railways Green belts /Statutory Barrier Tailing pond Effluent Treatment Plant Mineral separation Plant Township area Unused Area Total Source: Approved Modified Mining Plan page no BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT The tree species found within the core zone represent the common type of flora species along with small shrubs and bushes. Due to mining activities community structure of the vegetation will not change. But the number of plant species of the area will be reduced to certain extent due to the clean up of the land for different mining activities. With the provision of retention walls, garland drains, supply of water for irrigation, establishment of greenery over the backfilled areas, there shall be reduction in soil erosion and improvement in vegetation growth. Thus the quality of land use will also improve. The project authorities aim to reclaim majority of mining lease area with better environmental quality indices by raising of maximum plantation compared to the present scenario by backfilling major portion of the mined out area and growing vegetation and creation of water storage reservoir in the balance portion of the worked out pit. This will improve the floral content and attract fauna to the mined out area. Thus the project shall ultimately contribute to the improvement of the eco system of the region. 4.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT The objective is to demonstrate the range of potential impacts on communities and families by the mining project. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 63

109 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA The actual impacts experienced at a given project site will depend on a variety of factors. Some of the most important are: The pre-existing situation (baseline condition) The process of community engagement and capacity building The design of the development process & mining The other process of social change either already undergoing or which may develop during the life of the mine Pre-existing situation The proposed ML area is a non forest revenue waste land, with scanty vegetation. The mine is located within active mining zone of Dapoli taluka of Ratnagiri District. The study area is predominantly occupied by un-irrigated land (21%) Community engagement The villages surrounding the mine lease area are dependent on agricultural and mining activities in the nearby areas for their livelihood. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance the mining operations so that the income generation and livelihood opportunities of the villagers are increased. Design of development / Mining The present mining involves mechanized operations to a depth of about 6m and mining which shall be mechanized operation giving direct employment to about 112 persons and indirect employment to more than 50 people in transportation and allied activities. Moreover, most of the people are dependent up on the agriculture labour, where the income is less and also not regular. Thus, there will be beneficial impact to the community due to development of this mining activity, which shall provide them more income continuously. Resettlement There is no human settlement or dwelling houses in the area. The workmen and staff come from the villages/towns outside the leasehold and no displacement involved. The impact of mining activities at bauxite mine on the nearby villages is negligible. In addition, the mining activity will improve the economic status of the people around the mine area. Continued mining activities have benefited the local people due to provision of more infrastructural facilities provided by local mining industry. Mining industry in this area has boosted up the local market, which has invited people from different places to install their business centers and other ancillary units. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 64

110 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Since the ore reserves of this area are economically viable, their utilization will improve the economic status of the people nearby villages. The company is engaged in production of Calcined Alumina as well as in exporting of Metal grade and low-grade Bauxite suitable for Cement Industries. Thus the mineral produced will be used in their captive industry which shall further benefit the local people in getting better job opportunities. The country is also benefited by these exports and the State Govt will get revenue generation in terms of royalty and other taxes. 4.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY Bauxite does not contain any toxic elements. Hence the possibility of any health hazards does not arise. The most significant occupation health treats are Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) due to inhalation of dust. However the management of the mine will take enough care in minimizing the impacts due to these activities. 1. TABLE 4.14: RISK OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ENVIRONMENT AND STEPS TO BE TAKEN S. NO REQUIREMENT EXPLANATION What principal Instant Long term environmental and occupational risks are likely to be created Accident due to pit wall sliding 2. Accident due to sliding of dump slope 3. Accident due to transportation of mineral 1. Continuous exposure to air pollutants generated from mining activity can result in respiratory diseases 2. Hearing loss due to continuous exposure to noise generating equipment Rank the risks to public Marginal (occasional) health in order of severity How will risks be assessed Design of hazard risk assessment matrices for ranking occupational health risks in mining and mineral transportation 4. Measures to communicate these risks to people and steps for prevention & control 1. All the risks and steps for prevention & control will be communicated during induction training. 2. Refresher training once a year for all workers. 3. Display at the approach road in local language. 5. How would the health Reconnaissance survey, Free annual health DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 65

111 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S. NO REQUIREMENT EXPLANATION impact assessment camp undertaken, if needed Does project provide a hiring a person with 6. established credentials to be able to undertake such activities Name specialized agency to undertake an environmental health study, if needed Budget for environmental and occupational health activities Breakup of the budget for every activity proposed to be undertaken List of hazardous operations / activities that are likely How many workers will be employed in each hazardous job; give numbers How long are they expected to be employed Would a safety committee be constituted Who will be the members of safety committee What will be the function of safety committee and who will head it Will there be a budget to allow it to hold meetings Is there a provision of induction training for workers health and safety How workplace exposures will be assessed How these will be communicated and explained to the workers DOC. No. : BALEN Specialized person in occupation health with established credentials will be hired. Certified professionals in the Occupational Health studies will be engaged. Amount has been earmarked for Environmental & Occupational health activities Provided in EMP Drilling and blasting, operation of mine machinery Only competent persons will be employed in the hazardous activities. Employment of the persons depends on the requirement of the work. Regular up to the mine life Yes 1. Mine Manager. 2. Safety Officer 3. Worker s representative Function To implement the proposed OHSAS management plan & Environmental Program and take proper mitigative measure as per EIA & EMP Head Mine Manager Budget has been allocated under Recurring Annual Cost For Environmental Protection Yes> Every worker will be provided preemployment and periodic training for occupational health and safety. By internal audit by safety, Medical Officer and internal auditors of the Mine) Analysis of non-conformance will be made, circulated to department concerned Page - 66

112 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S. NO REQUIREMENT EXPLANATION 20. Who will conduct training and education in occupational health and safety Where will health surveillance be undertaken including tests, i.e. X-Rays, Pulmonary function tests and tests for hearing and identifying Tuberculosis What occupational illness are anticipated in view of the hazardous exposure Who will pay for the tests and the treatment of nonoccupational illness Who will compensate the workers for health impairment due to injury or illness The amount of compensation: List the minimum and maximum amount stipulated How will and how long the records of health checkups be maintained and what will happen to records when the project ends Who will identify occupational disease early to prevent serious damage What measure are to be undertaken for following Preventing heat stress DOC. No. : BALEN Certified professionals will be engaged for the training. All the mineworkers will be sent to BKL Walawalkar Hospital, Diagnostic and Research Centre, Dervan, Dist Ratnagiri. Transport will be provided. Respiratory diseases, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, accidental injury. All expenditure related to health check-up and treatment of the mineworkers will be paid by organization. Mine management will make necessary arrangement to compensate the workmen suitably. As per the workmen s Compensation Act Individual health record of every worker will be maintained till the end of service. Annual health check report will be submitted to the local health center. Internal Medical officer Provision of rest shelter, glucose, sufficient breaks during working Preventing noise exposure Individual Provision of ear muff / ear plug, Reducing the exposure time Common Regular maintenance of mine machinery and transportation vehicles Preventing injuries Environmental Safety Policy and Preventive actions should be displayed at relevant places, Awareness program will be Page - 67

113 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S. NO REQUIREMENT EXPLANATION conducted periodically. Providing ergonomic Ergonomic support will be provided by 32. support Safety department whose personnel s are trained in OHSAS. Who will undertake Mines Manager/Safety Officer 33. administration of Personal Protective Equipment What if any action is At the end of service, health certificate will proposed when the project be provided from district medical officer 34. ends, workers become after thorough check-up from the exposed and have latent environmental budget of organization. disease which may appear in future OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY All the persons will undergo pre-employment and periodic medical examination. Employees will be monitored for occupational diseases by conducting the following tests General physical tests Audiometric tests Full chest, X-ray, Lung function tests, Spirometric tests Periodic medical examination yearly Lung function test yearly, those who are exposed to dust Eye test Essential medicines will be provided at the site. The medicines and other test facilities will be provided at free of cost. The first aid box will be made available at the mine for immediate treatment. First aid training will be imparted to the selected employees regularly. The lists of first aid trained members shall be displayed at strategic places in the mine PROPOSED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES Providing a working environment that is conducive to safety & health Employee involvement and commitment in the implementation of health and safety guidelines Implementing safety and health management system and assessing the effectiveness through periodic audits Setting of safety and health objectives based on comprehensive strategic plans and measure performance against these plans Monitoring the effects of mining activities on safety and health and conducting regular performance reviews Provision of necessary standard personal protective equipment s DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 68

114 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Establishing and maintaining a system of medical surveillance for employees Ensuring employees at all levels receive appropriate training and are competent to carry out their duties and responsibilities PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF THE PROJECT Impact on Public Health There is no habitation in or adjacent to the mine lease area. The nearest village habitation is located at Rowale village located at 0.5 km south of the mine lease area. Umbershet village is located about 1.25 km N of the mine lease area. The dust from mining activities may cause air pollution in these villages, if adequate air pollution control measures are not adopted. Proposed control measures for Public Health The mine management will take adequate air pollution control measures like green belt plantation, regular water sprinkling, controlled blasting, etc. to control air pollution due to the mining activities. Regular water sprinkling will be carried out on haulage roads used for mineral transport. Mineral transportation will be carried out in trucks covered with tarpaulin. Speed of the transportation trucks will be regulated. Plantation will be carried out along the mineral transport roads. Regular air quality monitoring will be carried out in nearby villages to assess the efficacy of the air pollution control measures adopted in the mine. Noise from the mining activities will be controlled by regular maintenance of the mining machinery and transport vehicles. Silence zones will be declared near village habitations. Speed of the transport vehicles will be regulated. The mining and mineral transportation will be carried out only during day time. Awareness programs will be conducted in nearby villages for road traffic and safety. Only trained drivers will be deployed for mineral transportation activities. The roads used for mineral transportation will be widened, strengthened and will be regularly maintained by the company. Traffic rules will be strictly complied. Traffic signals, speed breakers, traffic marshals, foot path, etc. will be provided at strategic places near village habitations to avoid accidents. Batch transport system will be adopted and transport will be stopped during school start and closing times. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 69

115 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CHAPTER 5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME Environment legislation provides a legal tool with which activities effecting the environment are regulated. Three approaches are followed generally. 1. Legislation that is limited in scope and deal with only one aspect of environmental protection such as water pollution control, air pollution control etc. The laws for water and air pollution prevention and control are made and enacted by Indian government yet it can be said only the piecemeal approach towards the environmental protection. It is expected that stage by stage control of pollution in different spheres would ultimately forms the part of a comprehensive policy. A proper coordination of different activities and the laws governing them are however important. 2. The second approach to environmental protection is comprehensive and deals with all types of pollution, viz. water, air, land, noise etc. the laws based on this have to be massive and the organizations implementing them should have essentially the separate budget for this. 3. The third approach envisages integration of environmental protection and national development planning. This, undoubtly is the best approach as the environment as a whole is subjected to the national planning. Prohibitive and restrictive measures in general become passive in character with the passage of time. Legislative measures should therefore have a built in dynamic character and be in a position to direct the activities of the country so as to prevent them from becoming detrimental to the environment. The environment therefore is sought to be protected in a large measure by national plans of economic development. The approach to be followed should be supported by an adequate scientific and technical base so that the objectives set forth for environment management are achieved with the minimum effective cost to the society. 5.1 Occupational Health and protective measures The effects of air pollution on human health are well documented. There are controversies in many respects, but there is ample evidence to show that air pollution is definitely a contributing factor to chronic bronchitis, asthma and emphysema. Health and Safety Measures to control dust inhalation; precautions would be adopted to prevent dust generation at site and dispersing in the environment. For the safety of workers at site, engaged at strategic dust generation points like loading and unloading points, screening plant etc., dust masks would be provided. Dust masks would prevent DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 70

116 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA inhalation of PM thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and other respiratory disorders. Ear plugs will be provided to all the operators of HEMM. Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out. Lung function test and audiometery test will be the essential part of health checkups as mine workers are prone to these. Mostly the silencers will be used attenuate the noise during operations wherever possible. Ear Muffs will be provided to all workers. The mines management prepares particular budget of Rs per employee/year for the health maintenance of all the employees who will be employed at the mine site. Peak labour force at the site will be 48 during operations. According to this provision about Rs. 96, is fixed for regular health monitoring and checkups of the workers employed at the mine site. All the employees will be covered under ESI scheme. Training will be imparted to all the workers for health and safety measures so that they can use the protective equipments essentially and effectively. Qualified Vocational Training Officer will be employed to impart the training to all the employees on regular basis. A specialized OH&S doctor will be hired for training and treatment related to health and safety measure. 5.2 Environmental Monitoring Programme All the environmental parameters viz. air, water, noise, soil, biological environment will be monitored regularly in order to detect any changes from the baseline status. Monitoring program will be followed till the mining operations ceases; every year as per the schedule below: 1. Air Quality Monitoring: Four locations in core zone and four locations in the buffer zone will be monitored for four weeks per month during each season except monsoon. 2. Noise Levels Monitoring: Noise levels in the working area will be monitored once in every season till the continuation of operations. Ambient noise levels will also be monitored once in a season in the buffer zone to evaluate the noise status and its effects on the surrounding community. 3. Water Quality Monitoring: Water quality status will also be assessed. Water monitoring in every season will be done. River water quality near the mining lease area will be used to detect the surface water quality. Ground water quality on seasonal basis will be assessed in order to detect the impacts of ongoing operations. This data will also be compared to baseline in order to have look, if any corrective measures are needed. Water levels will also be monitored on seasonal basis in surrounding wells. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 71

117 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 4. Soil Quality Assessment: Soil samples will be collected from the buffer zone and quality will be checked once every year except monsoon in order to see any positive or negative impacts of the operations. Soil samples will also be collected from the plantation areas with in the ML in order to observe the improvement or deficiencies in the soil fertility and to take corrective actions. 5. Plantation, before the onset of monsoon season, will be done progressively till the final closure of the mine. 6. Ecological monitoring: Half yearly monitoring of planted species will be done for the survival rate and plant growth within the core zone. Ecological monitoring of surrounding area will be undertaken once in a year. TABLE: 5.1: SUMMARY OF MONITORING PROGRAMME S.NO. PARAMETERS SCHEDULE / FREQUENCY OF MONITORING 1 Air quality monitoring Monitoring for 4 weeks in pre, post-monsoon & winter season every year 2 Noise quality Once in post-monsoon, monitoring Summer & winter season 3 Water quality monitoring every year Monitoring once in all seasons every year 4 Soil quality analysis Once in a year in any season except monsoon 5 Plantation On starting of mining operations. Year wise plantation at onset of monsoon. Survival rate assessment will be done once in every season. 6 Inspection to check any signs of slope failure and excess erosions along the pit and the waste dumps. Regularly LOCATIONS 4 in core zone 4 in buffer zone Core & buffer zone Surface water bodies around the mine lease area & Ground water quality in near by villages 4 locations from the area around the mine lease 7.5 m green belt on periphery, Mine roads & other areas. Over the back filled areas after excavation followed by top soil spread and plantation DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 72

118 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA S.NO. PARAMETERS 7 Efficacy of bunds at the waste disposal area and to improve the silt arresting arrangement. 8 Occupation Health & Safety SCHEDULE / FREQUENCY OF MONITORING Regularly Regular checking of the lung related diseases among mine workers as per DGMS Norms Annual health camp in the nearest village LOCATIONS Within the ML area. Rowale village The monitoring system will also include: (i) Examination of signs of slope failures and excess erosions along the reject dumps. (ii) Continued analysis of mine site drainage water at regular intervals to monitor suspended solid content in particular and other parameters in general. (iii) Efficacy of check dams at the waste disposal area and to improve the silt arresting arrangement. For implementation of Environment Management Plan a small unit called Environment Management Cell will be formed under the control of the Project Manager. The job of this cell will be: 1. Implementation of pollution control measure. 2. Monitoring programme implementation. 3. Post-plantation care. 4. To estimate the efficiency of pollution control measures taken. 5. To bring out any other unforeseen effect on environment not covered under report. 6. Seeking expert s advice when needed. 5.3 Budget It is necessary to include the environmental cost as a part of the budgetary cost component. The project authorities propose to undertake the following environmental works to achieve the environmental quality as desired. It is proposed to take up environment protective measures like storm water drains, garland drain and retaining wall near the toes of the dumps stabilization of the dumps slopes, Afforestation etc., DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 73

119 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Reclamation and rehabilitation program, soil conservation measures, green belt development, dump stabilization and plantation costs have been estimated and are given in Table 5.2. TABLE 5.2 : BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PARTICULARS CAPITAL COST RECURRING (RS.) COST (Lakhs) Pollution Control Pollution Monitoring 0 3 Occupational Health Reclamation & Rehabilitation Socio Economic Welfare Measure Others 5 3 Total DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 74

120 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 6.1 PUBLIC CONSULTANT CHAPTER 6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES The Public Hearing for the project was conducted on 7 May, Details enclosed in Annexure RISK ASSESSMENT The proposed mining is limited to a maximum depth of about 6 m below the plateau portion of the hillock through opencast mechanized mining. The anticipated risks are mentioned below: Inundation In order to control the in-rush of water into the quarry in rainy season from the surface, sufficient garland drains will be made around the excavation as proposed. The precipitation water falling directly into the open excavation will normally drain out through gravity in the surroundings as the depth of mining is only about 6 m below the plateau level. No pumping is required during the monsoon to drain out the rain water collected in the pit Surface fire Sufficient fire extinguishers will be installed at selected locations for fire protection. Loading The main hazard associated with loading is rock falling on to the driver, plant toppling over due to uneven ground, failure of hydraulic systems, falls while gaining access to operating cabins. Heavy vehicles Only front end loaders are involved for lifting the waste material generated in to the ten tonne tippers. The main hazards arising from the use such machines are incompetent drivers, brake failure, lack of all around visibility from the drivers position, access to the cab, vehicle movements particularly reversing, roll over, vibration, noise, dust and maintenance. Those most at risk are the driver and pedestrians likely to be struck by the vehicle, and drivers of smaller vehicles, which cannot be seen from the cabs of large vehicles. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 75

121 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Visibility defects can be eliminated by the use of visibility aids such rear view mirrors. Regular maintenance and regular testing of the mobile equipment and the vehicles are necessary to reduce the possibility of brake failure. An area should be set out as a testing area where daily tests are carried out on the effectiveness of a vehicles braking system. Careful attention must be paid to guarding dangerous parts of the equipment and handling heavy components during maintenance work. Those most at risk will be the users of the system although casual pedestrians and vehicle operators may also be at risk. House keeping The provision and maintenance of a safe and healthy workplace is the most basic principle of health and safety. Dirty and untidy workplaces or walkways contribute to a very large proportion of trip and fall accidents. In the context of surface mining the provision of well defined roadways and walkways clear of obstruction, and regular cleaning up of spillage will greatly reduce the potential risk for this type of accident. Lack of maintenance may well lead to roadways and walkways being unsuitable for use. The work The application of risk assessment depends upon a full understanding of all aspects of the job being undertaken. In carrying out a risk assessment in relation to a particular task the evaluation must include a review of the knowledge, experience and training of those persons carrying out the work. Personal Competence It follows that the knowledge, experience and training of personnel involved in work is critical to evaluate any risk assessment. A knowledgeable, experienced well-trained and competently supervised workforce will be at a lower risk of accidents occurring than a poorly trained and badly supervised workforce. Co-ordination A competent person should be given the responsibility for overseeing and coordinating work as required under the Metalliferous Mines Regulations It is essential that the coordinator ensures that everyone engaged in the work is capable and understands the DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 76

122 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA role of others and their responsibility for each other. This is particularly important when contract workers undertake part or all of the work to be carried out. Equipments The prerequisite for the risk assessment is that equipments are suitable for the work being undertaken and have been designed, manufactured and installed to at least the minimum standards for health and safety. Failure to meet the standard will result in people being at higher risk and remedial steps have to be implemented to compensate the shortfall. Other interim arrangements should be implemented to protect any persons exposed to latent danger. Maintenance of plant and equipment to agreed specification, whether original or upgraded to the latest health and safety standards, is essential. Dangerous parts of machinery Parts of machinery such as revolving parts, in running nips and entrapment between reciprocating parts as defined in European and National standards should be protected to those standards. Workplaces Access to the workplaces should be well constructed and maintained with permanent fixed means. Where ever practical stairways and shallow inclined walkways are preferred to vertical ladders, which in some circumstances can be the cause of very high risk. The sides of all workplaces from which persons may likely to fall should always be protected. Health hazards For the purposes of this document health hazards should be interpreted as being harmful dust and noise which is emitted during surface mining operations, as well as the handling of heavy loads. While complete elimination and often suppression at source is not practicable, in many cases, the normal threshold values of health standards should be made applicable. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The PPE should be of good construction, where ever possible ISI certified, suitable for the hazard e.g. a dust respirator fitted with the correct filter to capture the particular DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 77

123 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA hazardous dust, and maintained to recommended standards. As personal protective equipment only affords limited protection it should only be used as a last resort and then as an interim arrangement until other steps are taken to reduce the risk of personal injury to an acceptable level. Traffic Movement The traffic movement should only take place within designated areas and over suitable roadways. Adopting one way traffic movement systems are preferred to two directional traffic systems. The risk of accidents due to traffic movement is much less with a one way traffic. Whenever mineral is mined the first step in winning the product is the preparation of the site. The four main stages in the site preparation are: 1. Planning 2. Surveying 3. Clearing of site 4. Laying out Planning The risk of injuries can be significantly reduced if sufficient regard is given to health and safety at the planning stage of a new or developing mine. Using trained drivers can largely eliminate the danger of being struck by large moving vehicles and providing the vehicles with suitable appliances, such as aids to ensure the driver has all round visibility. Designing and implementing one-way traffic systems and ensuring that open edges of roadways are suitably protected with parapet wall to prevent accidental driving off the edge can further reduce the danger. Additionally, ensuring that the vehicles are properly maintained in good working condition, particularly the braking system, will go a long way to help the driver control the vehicle. Well-designed access and working platforms will also reduce the possibility of a fall. Surveying Surveying has its hazards, for example surveyors are likely to be seriously injured if they fall from heights or are thrown out of overturning vehicles. Since the hazards are created by ground formation it is unlikely that they can be removed. Those normally at risk would be the surveying team of the surveyor and assistants. Individuals working at the edge of vertical faces or on very steep undulating ground are DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 78

124 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA at greater risk than those working on level ground. Driving over steep rough terrain is more dangerous than driving over gentle slopes. It is necessary to give clear positive instruction and ensure vehicles used to gain access to the areas to be surveyed are well maintained and suitable for the terrain over which access is to be gained. Clearance Clearance covers all the activities associated with preparing a site ready for laying out primary roads for working a face. The primary hazards are being struck by falling trees and debris from demolition of buildings, use of power saws, equipment used in the removal of the top layers of earth and plant used to convey it to storage areas, and the possibility of being struck by mobile plant. The hazards are created in clearing the site. While the clearing of the site cannot be avoided adopting the safest methods to carry out the work can control hazards. For example, fully trained persons should be used in tree felling operations. Well-maintained fully protected power saws should be used and the operatives should wear full personal protection e.g. safety helmets, ear defenders, face shields, gloves, full protection for legs (trousers) and boots. Laying out There are many different ways of opening and development of mines but careful planning particularly concerning the mine layout will reduce hazards. Well maintained mine and its equipment are essential to reduce the risk of injuries. If suitable equipment is not used, for example if poor and badly constructed scaffolding is used there is a much higher probability of persons falling from heights or the scaffolding collapsing than if good properly constructed scaffolding is used. To reduce the risk of injuries while using cranes, large earth moving equipment and vehicles the equipment drivers and those giving signals should be well trained. The lack of training and competence in the use of such equipment is the biggest cause of accidents. 6.2 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN The complete mining operation is carried out under the management control and direction of a qualified mine manager holding a First Class Manager s certificate of competency. The DGMS have been issuing a number of standing orders, model standing orders and circulars to be followed by the mine management in case of disaster, if any. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 79

125 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Moreover, mining staff is being sent to refresher courses from time to time to keep them alert. This being a shallow mine depth of about 6 m no disasters are envisaged. There can only be accidents due to blasting, working of loader and the transport truck. These accidents can be prevented by strictly following the provisions of Metalliferrous Mine Regulation and the circulars issued by the Directorate of Mines Safety. Further following safety precautions & control measures have to be adopted. Blasting operations are supervised and done by a qualified personnel as per Metalliferrous Mine Regulations Checking and regular maintenance of garland drains and earthen bunds to avoid any inflow of surface water in the pit. Provision of suitable pumps for pumping out water from the pit during heavy rains; Entry of unauthorized persons is prohibited; Fire fighting and first-aid provisions in the mines office complex and mining area; Provisions of all the safety appliances such as safety boot, helmets, goggles etc. are made available to the employees and regular check for their use; Training and refresher courses for all the employees working in hazardous premises; Working of mine, as per approved plans and regularly updating the mine plans; Cleaning of mine faces is regularly done; Regular maintenance and testing of all mining equipment as per manufacturer s guidelines; Suppression of dust on the haulage roads; Increasing the awareness of safety and disaster through competitions, posters and other similar drives. The management is able to deal with the situation efficiently to reduce confusion keeping in view of the likely sources of danger in the mine. 6.3 STRUCTURE OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN Out line of Disaster management plan The purpose of disaster management plan is to restore the normalcy for early resumption of mining operation due to an unexpected, sudden occurrence resulting to abnormalities in the course of mining activity leading to a serious danger to workers or any machinery or the environment. System of communication An internal communication system for the department head and to their line of command should be maintained. Having the telephone nos and addresses of adjoining DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 80

126 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA mines, rescue station, police station, Fire service station, local hospital, electricity supply agency and standing consultative committee members is essential. Consultative committee A standing consultative committee will be formed under the head of Mines manager. The members consists of safety officer / medical officer / Asst. manager/ public relation officer/ Foreman/ and environmental engineer. Facilities & Accommodation Accommodation and facilities for medical centre, rescue room and for various working groups will be provided. First Aid & medical facilities The mine management will provide first aid / medical centre for use in emergency situation. All casualties would be registered and will be given first aid. The centre will have facilities for first aid & minor treatment, resuscitation, ambulance and transport. It will have proper telephone / wireless set for quick communication with hospitals where the complicated cases are to be sent. Stores and equipment A detailed list of equipment available its type & capacity and items reserved for emergency shall be maintained. Transport services A well-defined transport control system will be provided to deal with the situation. Functions of public relations group A cordial relation with government officials and other social service organization and working groups shall be maintained. Close liaison shall be made with representatives of the mine workers to ameliorate the situation of panic, tension, sentiments, grievances and misgivings created by any disaster The injured, survivors and family members of affected persons have to be ameliorated by providing material, financial, moral support and establishing contact with relatives of victims. Security Strict manning of security posts during the disaster will be done Catering & Refreshment Arrangements will be made for the victims, rescue teams and others for their Catering & Refreshment services DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 81

127 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance If the mine will be discontinued temporarily for more than 120 days, notice will be given 30 days before the date of such discontinuance to the concerned authorities. During discontinuance period safety arrangement and fencing will be provided to avoid the entry of unauthorized persons. The accessibility to the mine from the surface will be prevented by providing fencing arrangement. 6.4 EMERGENCY PLAN On realizing anything serious happened anywhere in the mine, the foreman or the mate will immediately inform the nearest mining official & the manager of mines. On being informed about the emergency the mines manager will verify for the correctness of information and telephone in particular to the mining officials of other part of the mine and managers of adjoining mine so that persons may be withdrawn. On receiving information of emergency, intimation will be sent to the consultative committee. Shift in-charge will ensure that all the materials and transport system to deal with emergency situation is kept under readiness. First aid facilities to be kept ready to receive the cases. First aid facilities, doctors and ambulance will be made available by the Shift incharge at site to receive the cases. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 82

128 S Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 7.1 Improvement in the Physical Environment DOC. No. : BALEN CHAPTER 7 : PROJECT BENEFITS M/s Ashapura Minechem Ltd is a Limited Company registered under the Companies Act 1956 and is engaged in production of Calcined Alumina as well as in exporting of Metal grade and low-grade Bauxite suitable for Cement Industries. The company intends to mine the bauxite ore from Rowale Bauxite Deposit with a total production of TPA The mine lease area is located in Village Rowale, District Ratnagiri, State Maharashtra. It is a private non forest revenue waste land of area ha. The total reserves of the area in about million tones of bauxite ore. It is proposed to carry out mining operation by opencast mechanized mining using excavators & loaders and for transport tippers. Mining is restricted to a maximum of 6 m from surface. This proposed enhancement of mining operation will generate good employment opportunities both in direct employment in the mine and indirect employment in the ancillary activities like transport, etc. The mineral produced from this mine will further be used in their captive industry which shall further benefit the local people in getting better job opportunities. The country is also benefited by these exports and the State Govt will get revenue generation in terms of royalty and other taxes. During the initial plan periods it proposed to dump the mineral rejects generated externally. The waste generated during mining operations will be simultaneously backfilled in the mine pits The reject dump heights are restricted to 5 m height, with a surrounding retaining wall. Therefore wash off from the dump slope failures are completely avoided. Thus most of the mined out area will be brought back to original shape where intensive plantation is proposed. In view of the undulating terrain in the region, in spite of heavy rainfall, the drainage system tends to be lean or dry during summer months. Likewise due to steep hydraulic gradient, the ground water resource also gets depleted quickly rendering scarcity from April onwards. The phenomenon is the same for the past two decades and hardly any deviation from the pattern. As such, particularly on account of mining, no unusual effect will be felt on water table of the region. Further it can be seen that lithomarge, which is impervious exists just below the bauxite deposit This impervious clay bed do not allow any percolation of rain water to ground water system but allows only the run off. This area having tropical climate, most of this run off is evaporated, thus getting wasted. Therefore to improve the recharge rate to ground water system in the areas where the mineral is completely Page - 83

129 S Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA exploited it is proposed to drill large diameter drill hole from the bottom of the pit cutting across this clay bed. These drill holes will act as recharge wells for the ground water system. 7.2 NEED BASED ASSESSMENT A socio-economic study was carried out in the villages located in 5 km radius of the proposed mine lease area to assess the existing socio-economic status and infrastructure facilities in these villages. The outcomes of the study are summarized in Chapter 3 of this report. Based on the studies conducted, it is observed that most of the people residing in the villages surrounding the mine lease area depends upon rainfed agriculture, fisheries mining and mine related activities and other household activities. The literacy rate in these villages is 73% of the total population being literate. The villages are lacking basic amenities like roads, treated drinking water facilities, adequate healthcare facilities, water for irrigation, etc. The villagers were contacted during the socio-economic survey and were discussed regarding their expectations from the company. The major expectations are given below: Expectations of the villagers from the Company Employment to local people in the company Education Facilities Drinking & Irrigation Water Facilities (Bore well & Tank) Drainage system Veterinary Hospital Control of Pollution Promotion of Cultural Programmes Road facility Transportation Facility Village wise Construction of Community halls and mini libraries Vocational Training programme Based on the needs of the people residing in the study area, the mine management has prepared an action plan for addressing the needs of the local people. The proposed Social Welfare Activities to be taken up by the company are given in the following paragraphs. 7.3 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY As per the Corporate Social Responsibility of the Company, the company will take initiatives for all round socio-economic development of the nearby villages and is committed to raise the quality of life and social well-being of local communities DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 84

130 S Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA where it operates. Its CSR initiatives have been prioritized according local needs. Focus Areas: Employment (direct as well as indirect), Education, Health, Agriculture, Social Welfare, Infrastructural Development and Community Economic Development. Formation of Community Groups Under the CSR Activity of the company, various community groups will be formed in the nearby villages. Training and education, exposure visits, etc will be provided to these community groups. The groups will be motivated for community forestry, orchards plantation in cultivable waste lands available in the villages. Also watershed development programmes will be undertaken under Shram Daan Yojana and the desiltation of village ponds, construction of farm bunds, check bunds, gully plugs, contour trenches, etc will be carried out at suitable places to improve the surface water availability and increasing the ground water recharge potential of the area. The mine management will provide necessary technical and monetary assistance and help of the District Administration, Gram Panchayats and local NGO s will be taken in these works. Education Facilities Awareness campaigns will be conducted with the help of the State Education Department, NGOs working in the area for improving the literacy rate in the area. Strengthening of the primary schools by donating school furniture and study material Conducting Adult Education Program in assistance with NGO s. Providing monetary assistance to economically backward youths for Industrial Training courses Provision of Merit Scholarships for higher education. Books and uniforms will be provided to the children of the unprivileged families SC/ST and economically backward section of the villages. Special emphasis will be given on Education of Girls child and women. Skill development training and economic development support program by the company. Health Facilities Donation of necessary equipment s and furniture to the PHC s in the villages. Health awareness campaigns on HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Filaria, Respiratory Tract diseases like Tuberculosis, addiction removal etc.. Conducting regular medical camps and free distribution of medicines to patients. Emergency Ambulance services to be maintained at the mine. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 85

131 S Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Drinking & Irrigation Water Facilities Provision of new hand pumps & maintenance & repair of non-working hand pumps Deepening of dried up open wells De-siltation of village ponds Construction of check dams, gully plugs at strategic places to arrest surface run-off and improve surface water availability. Construction of farm ponds in agricultural lands. Construction and maintenance of rainwater harvesting structures. Drainage and Sanitation Support to the local village Panchayats and construct and improve the drainage and sanitation system in the villages. Conducting awareness campaigns in the villages for usage of drainage, sanitation and health hygienic practices and make them to participate in these activities. Roads and Transportation Widening and strengthening of mineral transportation road from mine lease area to Jetty at 8 km and conducting regular maintenance of the road. Strengthening of the other village roads in assistance with the PWD. Provision of bus stop shelters at strategic locations for waiting passengers. 7.4 BUDGET FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELFARE MEASURES The company has allocated a budget for carrying out socio-economic welfare activities as mentioned in the above paragraphs. The amount earmarked in the budget will be separately kept and will not be used for any other purposes. The budget may be increased as per the actual requirement during the implementation stage. The proposed budget for conducting socio-economic welfare measures is given in Table 7.1. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 86

132 S Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TABLE 7.1: PROPOSED BUDGET FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELFARE ACTIVITIES (RS. IN LAKH) SR. CAPITAL RECURRING PARTICULARS NO. COST EXPENSE/ANNUM 1 Health & Medical facilities Education facilities Training programmes Drinking and Irrigation Water facilities Infrastructure development Drainage and Sanitation Facilities Total DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 87

133 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CHAPTER 8 : ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 8.1 INTRODUCTION The mining development in the study area needs to be intertwined with judicious utilization of natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural physico-chemical and biological processes. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been designed within the framework of various Indian legislative and regulatory requirements on environmental and socio-economic aspects so as to attain sustainable development. This section discusses the management plan for mitigation/abatement of undesirable impacts and enhancement of beneficial impacts due to proposed mining project. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been designed within the framework of various Indian legislative and regulatory requirements on environmental and socioeconomic aspects. Environmental management plan giving the environmental protection measures at mine to meet the stipulated norms of IBM/MoEF are detailed below. 8.2 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT Mitigative measures suggested for air pollution control are based on the baseline ambient air quality monitoring data. From the point of view of maintenance of an acceptable ambient air quality in the region, it is desirable that air quality should be monitored on a regular basis to check it vis-à-vis the standards prescribed by CPCB and in cases of non-compliance, appropriate mitigative measures shall be adopted. As per the results of ambient air quality monitoring data, the background concentrations of PM, SO2 and NOx are within the stipulated CPCB standards for most of the samples. As per the cumulative predictions made the increase in Particulate Matter Concentration due to proposed enhancement from the Mines (Rowale & Umbershet) would be about 11.7 µg/m 3. This concentration will be observed within the core zone of mine area where mining operations are being carried out. The concentration was found to reduce to a value of less than 0.5µg/m 3 at a distance of about 1.2km from the mining operations. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 88

134 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CONTROLLING DUST LEVELS Dust is the major pollutant generated from the mining operations. Dust would be generated during mining, handling screening and transportation of the material. The environmental control measures, which are being taken and proposed to control the fugitive dust released during the ore production are given below: Mines Drilling & blasting operations which generate maximum quantity of dust are restricted to only hard rock portions exposed.. In other areas only hydraulic excavators will be used for rock breakage. Wet drilling will be practiced. Low density explosives will be used which shall have a heaving effect than an explosion. Therefore the dust generated due to drilling and blasting is minimum. Blasting will be carried out in favourable weather condition The working faces will be regularly wetted before carrying the blasting and excavation. Use of sharp teeth for excavators for reducing dust generation. Proper enclosure will be provided to the mineral screening plant. Dust masks will be provided to the workers especially working in the screening operations. Periodic health check up for the workers Constant monitoring through fixed respirable dust sampler and random sampling through personal samplers shall be done to take corrective action. Plantation of wide leaf trees and tall grass along approach roads and on safety barrier zones surrounding the ML area and the screening plant will be done to suppress the spread of dust generated. Afforestation over the backfilled areas. Haulage All haul roads will be maintained regularly. Asphalting of main approach roads will be carried out to reduce dust generation Water will be sprinkled regularly for dust suppression. Regular & periodic maintenance of deployed machineries, to reduce smoke emission. Emission from exhaust of HEMM will be checked periodically to ascertain the engine efficiency. Over filling of tippers is avoided and thus spillage on the roads is restricted. Ore carrying trucks will be effectively covered by tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to the atmosphere. Air quality will be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone. Development of green barriers along the main approach roads. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 89

135 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA A summary of control measures is given below. TABLE 8.1: SUMMARY OF CONTROL MEASURES S.NO DUST SOURCE CONTROL MEASURE Compaction, gradation and drainage on both sides & development of green belts 1 Haul Road Proper maintenance. Regular water spraying. The main approach roads to the mine & waste dumps will be black topped. No overloading of trucks. Trucks to be covered with tarpaulin while 2 Truck Movement transporting ore. Enforcing speed limit. Regular monitoring of the exhaust Peripheral dumping and compaction. 3 Waste dumps Plantation on dumps. Water spraying on dump roads. Regular water spraying in working areas. Wet drilling Proper maintenance of HEMM 4 Mine workings Green belt surrounding ML Simultaneous backfilling of completely worked out portions and plantation over the backfilled surface. Provision of dusk masks Occupational Health & Safety measures to control dust inhalation All the above precautions would be adopted to prevent dust generation at site and to protect their spread to the outside environment. However, for the safety of workers at site, engaged at strategic locations/dust generation points like loading and unloading points, screening plant etc., dust masks are to be provided. Dust masks would prevent inhalation of PM thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and other respiratory disorders. Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out CONTROLLING OF SO2 & NOX LEVELS The source of SO2 & NOX would be due to emissions from heavy earth moving machinery & transport vehicles. This can be controlled by proper maintenance and servicing of machinery & the vehicles. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 90

136 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 8.3 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL The ambient noise level monitoring carried out in and around the proposed mine shows that ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB. The noise level monitoring carried out in the area has indicated that the present noised levels are generally below the limits prescribed. The predicted levels in increase of noise level due to the mining activity at mining lease boundary is only 45 db(a). In an operational mine major noise sources are operation of mine machineries, equipment & plying vehicles. Noise generation may be for an instant, intermittent or continuous periods, with low to high decibels. The management plan for controlling noise pollution is as given below. Proper mounting of equipment, providing noise insulation/padding wherever practicable and machinery fitted with properly designed silencers. Reducing the drilling & blasting operations as far as possible Restriction of blast hole drilling to only day time hours and usage of sharp drilling bits and delivery of compressed air at optimal pressure during drilling. Proper maintenance of noise generating parts of the machine. Provision of earmuffs to workers as a measure to protect their ears. Proper gradient of haul roads to reduce cumulative noise levels. Silencers will be provided to modulate the noise generated by machines Limiting of speed of haulage vehicles/tippers. A thick green belt will be provided in phased manner around the periphery of the mine to screen the noise. Trees will be planted on both sides of roads used for transport material. To carry out noise surveys during different seasons at the mine CONTROL MEASURES FOR BLASTING & GENERATION OF GROUND VIBRATIONS Blasting in the mine is not a regular affair, and it will be restricted to hard portions where the excavators can not work. However these blasting operations are proposed to be under taken using small diameter blast holes. The hole depths are restricted to 5.0 m and the spacing and burden are kept 2.5m and 1.5m respectively. Vibrations generated with these small diameter holes are very limited. However, to reduce the generation of ground vibrations, fly rocks and noise level it is proposed to adopt controlled blasting techniques using delay elements. Normally two rows of blasting pattern will be adopted to control the ground vibration, back break and noise pollution. Stemming of around one third the depth of hole will be done to control the fly-rock generation. The maximum no of holes kept in one blasting round will be around MS delay detonators shall be used to reduce the charge per delay. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 91

137 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Following management measures will be adopted by the mine management to minimise the impacts due to the traffic for mineral transportation from the mine: The Road connecting mine lease area to Jetty will be widened and strengthened by the mine management before commencing the mineral transportation activities. Village roads will be regularly maintained by the company. Mineral transportation will be carried out only during day time. Over-speeding and overloading will be strictly prohibited. Mineral transportation will be carried out in trucks covered with tarpaulin. Regular preventive maintenance of the transportation vehicles will be carried out to control emissions. Silencers of the transportation vehicles will be maintained in good conditions to avoid high noise generation. Silence zones will be declared nearby villages, schools, hospitals and other sensitive places. Speed breakers, traffic signals, foot paths, zebra crossing, etc will be provided at strategic locations. Only trained drivers will be employed and all traffic rules will be strictly followed. Regular water sprinkling will be carried out on mineral transportation roads nearby habitations outside the mine lease area. 8.4 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Mining activities may cause adverse impacts due to mine drainage, Siltation due to storm water and contaminated water from workshops and domestic sewage water. In order to mitigate the likely impacts the following management has been proposed SURFACE WATER The water flow within and around the mine is observed only after a rain fall. The major concern is that the silt and the fine suspended particulate matter carried by the surface run-off from the mining area during the monsoon may cause siltation of surface water sources in the buffer zone. The only pollution anticipated in the surface drainage water is the suspended solids, due to wash off from the reject dumps and mine workings. For this purpose retaining wall with garland drain is already constructed. The discharge from this drain is diverted to a pit, which allows the sediments to settle. Garland drain with a retaining wall will be provided surrounding the waste dump to check the erosions and wash off. Further to DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 92

138 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA arrest the silted drainage entering into the reservoir, check dams and gully plugs are erected in the natural drains leading to the reservoir. Following measures are proposed as part of the management plan to check the pollution of surface water bodies due to mining operations. The only pollution anticipated in the surface drainage water is the suspended solids, due to wash off from the reject dumps and the run off from mine workings. For this purpose retaining wall with garland drain is proposed surrounding the reject dump. A garland drain is also proposed surrounding the mine workings to collect any run off from the mine workings. The discharge from these drains is diverted to a settling tank, which allows the sediments to settle. Contour bunding and trenches are proposed to minimize soil erosion. To arrest the silted drainage entering into Barja River located down below at a about 1.8 km distance which is fed by the seasonal nallahs originating from the hill ranges the area, series of check dams with filter beds to allow settling of solid particles and gully plugs are erected with in the proposed ML area, in the existing natural drains. These check dams also assist in the recharge of ground water system. No ground water table will be met during the proposed mining operations as the workings are restricted to a maximum depth of about 6 m from plateau top. No waste water is generated from the mine. Further it can be seen that lithomarge, which is impervious exists just below the bauxite deposit This impervious clay bed do not allow any percolation of rain water to ground water system but allows only the run off. This area having temperate climate, most of this run off is evaporated, thus getting wasted. Therefore to improve the recharge rate to ground water system in the areas it is proposed to drill large diameter drill hole from the bottom of the pit cutting across this clay bed. These drill holes will act as recharge wells for the ground water system. Water quality monitoring will be carried out in all the seasons. The impact on the surrounding water regime can thus be minimized ensuring flow of fairly clean water out of the leasehold area. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 93

139 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA 8.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT Waste Management The intercalated waste required to be handled during the plan period will be tonnes and the excavated land will be refilled regularly with 10% intercalated waste. Hence, specific place is earmarked for disposal of waste on mineralized zone. The excavated land will be backfilled with 10% waste and 10% mineral rejects produced during mining of bauxite. This waste will be helpful in converting waste land into cultivable agricultural land. Topsoil preservation & storage Top soil patches if observed will be removed in advance and stacked separately with a height not exceeding 3m. To improve it s quality leguminous plantation will be done over these stacks. A retaining wall will be constructed all around to prevent the wash off. This soil will be utilized immediately in the afforestation work. Once the soil is spread over the surface where afforestation is to be done, Mulches will also be applied. Management of Flora & Fauna The area is thinly vegetated and there is no thick vegetation on the plateau top. There is no tree growth on the top of the plateau area, but grass shrub and bushes grow sparsely. No wildlife persists in this area. Due to mining activities community structure of the vegetation will not change. The project authorities aim to reclaim majority of mining lease area with better environmental quality indices by raising of maximum plantation compared to the present scenario by backfilling major portion of the mined out area and growing vegetation and creation of water storage reservoir in the balance portion of the worked out pit. This will drastic improvement in the floral population due to the proposed afforestation program and attract fauna to the mined out area. Thus the project shall ultimately contribute to the improvement of the eco system of the region. 8.6 AFFORESTATION PLAN An area of ha land has been proposed for phased development of green barriers excluding the lease boundary and surrounding the screening plant, inside the applied area. Year wise no. of plantation and its areas are given in below mentioned table. The species going to be planted are Mango, Cashew, Jamun, Kokum, Suru, Phanas, Alma and Subabul etc., as these are having a better chance of survival in this region. Plantations will be done at a spacing of 2 x 2 m. All efforts to improve the survival of the saplings, with their anticipated growth will be taken care by watering, fencing, keeping watch and ward and seeking guidance from the local Forest Dept. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 94

140 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA For the afforestation over the dump slopes, area shall be prepared for plantation by spreading/utilizing the topsoil, if any, segregated and stacked separately. Later over this area, initial reclamation crops with mulches, soil stabilizers, grass species and leguminous plants shall be planted as a first measure to improve the soil fertility and bind the loose material. Later the slopes of contour benches of the static dumps, shall be planted at closure intervals with suitable fast growing shrubs, root bearing and hardy species, like Acacia. This work shall be undertaken concurrent through the mining operations, during and after the offset of monsoon. The implementation of the development of green belts will be of paramount importance as it will not only add up as an aesthetic feature, but also act as a pollution sink. The species to be grown in the areas should be dust tolerant and fast growing species so that a permanent green belt is created. The choice of plant species is broadly determined by the climate, site conditions and object of planting. The mining area is highly semi-arid and soils do not retain water for longer time and they are rather shallow. Only some of the drought tolerant plant species should receive consideration under this situation. Also the fertility level of soils is poor, Plants belonging to family leguminaceae should be preferred. The following are the chosen plants to be grown in the green belt. Azadirachta indica (Neem), Albizzia lebbeck (Siris) Delonix regia Tamarindus Indica (Tamarind), Annona Squamosa (Seethapal) etc, Aerva javanica (Shrub) Grewia villosa (Shrub) Cenchrus setigerus (Grass) The other area is covered with economic horticultural trees like Mango, etc. The afforestation program should aim at quickly covering any barren or degraded patches on the slopes with semi evergreen trees capable of forming good humus, so that the water retention capacity of the floor is high and surface erosion is reduced. The plantation of local species would be ideal. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 95

141 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Based on the community needs the afforestation would mainly aim at Protection of soil erosion Plantations of fuel wood blocks to meet the energy requirements The expected rate of survival will be around 71%. All efforts to improve the survival of the saplings and their healthy growth will be made like watering, fencing, keeping watch and ward and seeking guidance from the local Forest Dept. 8.7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY As part of the CSR activity M/s Ashapura Minehem Ltd intends to develop the available culturable waste land with in 3-5 km radius from the ML boundary into a productive land by planting 12,500 mango trees which will provide a sustainable income to the villagers. 8.8 LAND RECLAMATION & REHABILITATION As this project is planned to have vegetation / agricultural development as the ultimate goal for the rehabilitation of the affected land and for this purpose intensive plantation keeping bio-diversity is proposed with water storage facility, so as to improve upon the existing eco system and leave a congenial environment for resident flora and fauna. During the initial periods, the waste generated will be dumped externally located in earmarked area. Later the waste generated will be back filled into the worked out portions of the pits. After backfilling the area is compacted and leveled over which the top soil will be spread and afforestation will be done In the balance portions of unfilled mined out area, the benches will be blasted and the muck generated will be spread into the quarry area to have a flat slope, over which afforestation will be done. The balance unfilled portions of the abandoned quarry will be allowed to collect and store the rain water. This artificial reservoir created will also assist in the recharge of ground water system. For the purpose of this recharge large diameter bore hole will be drilled from the bottom of the worked out quarry cutting across the impervious clay bed exposed at the bottom of pit, which shall act as recharge wells. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 96

142 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Land Reclamation Plan at Conceptual stage TABLE: 8.2: POST MINING LAND USE PATTERN OF THE ML AREA IN (HA) S.NO LANDUSE PLANTATION WATER PUBLIC UNDISTURBED TOTAL CATEGORY BODY USE 1 Excavation Overburden dump 3 Infrastructure Green belt Mineral storage 6 Roads Others Undisturbed area Total As per above, an area of ha land inside the applied area has been proposed for phased afforestation till the conceptual period, which consists of about 74.38% of the proposed ML area. 8.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES TO CONTROL DUST INHALATION Providing a working environment that is conducive to safety & health The management of occupational safety & health is the prime responsibility of mine management from the executive level to the first line supervisory level Employee involvement and commitment in the implementation of health and safety guidelines Periodical health checkups Provision of all necessary resources Implementing safety and health management system and assessing the effectiveness through periodic audits Setting of safety and health objectives based on comprehensive strategic plans and measure and assessing performance against these plans Monitoring the effects of mining activities on safety and health and conducting regular performance reviews Provision of necessary personal protective equipments Establishing and maintaining a system of medical surveillance for employees Ensuring employees at all levels receive appropriate training and are competent to carry out their duties and responsibilities DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 97

143 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA All the above precautions would be adopted to prevent dust generation at site and to be dispersed in the outside environment. However, for the safety of workers at site, engaged at strategic locations/dust generation points like loading and unloading points, screening plant, and dust masks would be provided. Dust masks would prevent inhalation of PM thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and other respiratory disorders. Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out. Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Using engineering initiatives to reduce noise at source is the priority management tool. The hearing conservation program includes the provision of Hearing Protection Devises (HPDs) and annual audiometry examination of all employees. Apart from provision of HPDs emphasis is also laid on training the employee s responsibility to protect his/her hearing. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 98

144 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Occupational safety and health related program Program Definition Study Elements Surveillance Assessment for the condition of Availability and use of PPE Occupational Hygiene and factors in the organization with interpretation of health data Appropriate workers exposure to the work zone Injury and illness Improvement of data collection and surveillance system Health Study Effect Determination of the health outcomes of plant related activities through study of individual workers Epidemiology Toxicology Physical exposure (Heat, Noise, Vibration, Radiation, Others) Exposure Assessment Study Invention Study Maintenance of data related to OH & S Measurement of the extent of exposure to workers Study comprises of all approaches to identify and control accidental risks Log book of workers health and available infrastructure Assessment tools Assessment strategies Control system (Engineering, Administrative and PPE) Emergency preparedness and response (Communication, Escapeways, Others) Work organization (Innovative work schedule, Plant characteristics, etc.) Policy and regulation Community participation Diffusion and dissemination (Effectiveness training and information) Training program Computer program Reports and papers Workshop and seminars DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 99

145 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Occupation Lung Diseases (OLD) There will be regular health camps for all the workers. Lung function tests, chest X-rays etc shall be carried out and any health disorders will be evaluated. The budget is earmarked for the necessary protective devices and training needs by the management of the mine. HIV Prevention Programm Under Occupational Health & Safety awareness program information regarding HIV/AIDS and its related problems will be given free. Distribution of HIV controlling tools will be done with the help of local health centre. Budgetary provision for such type of programs allocated under the expenditure required for OH & S. Malaria Eradication Program Awareness program will be started within the nearby villages under proper guidelines of local government primary health centers. The program will mainly emphasize on the following: - Do not allow the water to stagnant in and outside the inhabitation. - Use mosquito nets while sleeping. - To make a program for weekly sprinkling of DDT as and where required through SHG s in association with gram Panchayat 8.10 SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS The present mining involves mechanized operations to a depth of about 6m giving direct employment to about 112 persons and indirect employment to more than 50 people in transportation and allied activities. Moreover, most of the people are dependent up on the agriculture labour, where the income is less and also not regular.. Thus, there will be beneficial impact to the community due to development of this mining activity, which shall provide them more income continuously. In addition, the mining activity will improve the economic status of the people around the mine area. Continued mining activities have benefited the local people due to provision of more infrastructural facilities provided by local mining industry. Mining industry in this area has boosted up the local market, which has invited people from different places to install their business centers and other ancillary units. Since the ore reserves of this area are economically viable, their utilization will improve the economic status of the people nearby villages. The company is engaged in production of Calcined Alumina as well as in exporting of Metal grade and low-grade DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 100

146 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Bauxite suitable for Cement Industries. Thus the mineral produced will be used in their captive industry which shall further benefit the local people in getting better job opportunities. The country is also benefited by these exports and the State Govt will get revenue generation in terms of royality and other taxes. Infrastructure Management Significant improvements on infrastructure such as roads, water supply, education and services are envisaged under this project proposal, which gives accessibility and facilities to local people as well as to the workers engaged. Community Development: Most of the people are dependants on the daily wage agricultural labours and are under deficit income group. Keeping this in view it is proposed that for employment opportunities priority in employment should be given to these villagers, so that they can enhance their economic status. Thus, a total population of about 500 persons can sustain their lively hood on this mining as well as in the captive plant. Thus, there will be a beneficial impact to the community due to development of the mining activity. The local people will get better employment opportunities, better medical and educational facilities etc., mainly due to the mining operation from this project. In addition to this the literacy rate and better living standards shall increase due to the enhanced earning capacity of villagers. This area will also have better Transportation and Communication facilities, which are also directly, linked with the establishment of the mining project. The project will help in the development of social infrastructures/such as. Education facilities Banking facilities Post offices and Communication facilities Medical facilities Recreation facilities Business establishments Community facilities Books and uniforms will be provided to the children of the unprivileged families of the villages. Due to the lack of hospitals it is proposed to provide the health check-up camps for the public in at least once in six months so that the nearby villagers can avail the facility. Maintenance of the village roads is taken up. Maintenance of the primary school building will be done. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 101

147 Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA Adequate drinking water facility at villages where there is water scarcity will be provided through bore wells or well for the needy villages. Also it is proposed to develop the basic infrastructure for at-least up to the middle/secondary schools levels in the nearby village, where such facilities area not there CARE AND MAINTENANCE DURING TEMPORARY DISCONTINUANCE All the provisions as per the Mines Act 1952 & MMDR Act shall be strictly adhered during temporary discontinuation SAFETY AND SECURITY At the end of mining operations the total area excavated will be fenced properly with single opening for workers engaged in closure plan work. The top benches left without backfilling will be made to have a flatter slope by regarding and the waste generated will be spread inside the pit. Over this area afforestation will be done. A stone barrier/toe wall will be made all around the waste dump on dip side to prevent waste dump material being carried out of the dump area and mixing up with the general drainage system. Garland drains will be constructed all around the waste dump area for smooth flow of water away from the dumps. DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 102

148 S Document Title: Draft EIA & EMP Study Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine, Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Expansion from 2.5 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production to 8.0 LTPA CHAPTER 9: DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED BHAGAVATHI ANA LABS PRIVATE LIMITED Bhagavathi Ana Labs Pvt Limited is a professional services company providing Environmental Consultancy, Environmental Engineering, Analytical and Quality testing, Water Resource studies, Technical Training and Enviro-legal services. Since inception in 1984, the company has completed number of projects spread all over India. The company has qualified and experienced staff of more than 100 people operating across seven offices in India. The Professionals and Technicians include Environmental Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Environmental Planners, Chemists, Mining Engineers, Geologists, Hydro-geologists, Economic and Social Science specialists etc. Bhagavathi Ana Labs Limited is an ISO Company and is accredited by: Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India, New Delhi National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) as per ISO/IEC 17025:2005 National Accreditation Board for Education & Training (NABET) registered Environmental Consultants by Quality Council of India Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi The firm has been engaged in the work of Environmental Impact Assessment studies, preparation of Environmental Management Plans (EMP) and Mining Plans for the last 15 years for the purpose of obtaining clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forests. Consultants Name & Address M/s Bhagavathi Ana Labs Private Limited /5/A/42, Venkateswara Hills Colony Road No. 3, Banjara Hills Hyderabad DOC. No. : BALEN Page - 103

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186 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Annexure-6 Public Hearing Notification Times of India, 4 April, 2015, Saturday Document Reference No : BALEN

187 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

188 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Public Hearing Photographs Document Reference No : BALEN

189 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Public Hearing Proceedings Document Reference No : BALEN

190 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

191 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

192 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

193 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

194 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

195 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

196 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

197 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

198 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

199 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Document Reference No : BALEN

200 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra Public Hearing Action Plan COMPLIANCE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR ROWALE BAUXITE MINE OF M/S ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD. AT VILLAGE-ROWALE, DAPOLI-TALUKA, RATNAGIRI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA HELD ON 07 TH MAY Sl. No Suggestions/Objection s 1. Shri. Sandeep Chikle, Sarapanch, Rovale Village stated: Rovale mine is in operation since last 10 years and the project proponent is very cooperative since beginning. However, the development of the area shall be in accordance with the developing business of the mine. The proponent shall take road development, maintenance into consideration. The agents appointed by the project proponent shall take the villagers into confidence and thereafter the agents shall be appointed. Response from the Project Proponent The project proponent welcomed the suggestions and assured that, more CSR activities will be carried. The maintenance of the road used for the transportation of bauxite ore is carried out regularly and funds is contributed to the Local MLA Fund and to Zilla Action Plan The company has allocated a budget for carrying out socioeconomic welfare activities as mentioned below- Employment to local people, providing Educational Facilities, Drinking Water Facilities (Bore wells), Drainage system, Promotion of Cultural Programmes, Road facility, Transportation Facility, Construction of Community halls and mini libraries etc. The roads used for transportations will be repaired and maintained in good conditions. The truck carrying ore will be covered by tarpaulins to reduce fly dust. The village committee will be formed & Any issues will be solved Time frame with financial Budget Throughout the mining operation period. An amount of Rs lakhs & 12.2 lakhs earmarked as capital and recurring expense for the implementatio n of CSR activites surrounding villages. in The land owners are being paid as per agreement. The plantations of Mango and Cashew will be carried in mined out areas and aftercare of the Document Reference No : BALEN

201 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra COMPLIANCE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR ROWALE BAUXITE MINE OF M/S ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD. AT VILLAGE-ROWALE, DAPOLI-TALUKA, RATNAGIRI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA HELD ON 07 TH MAY Sl. No Suggestions/Objection s The proponent shall take bore well in the water scarred area. The proponent shall not make any agreement with force. Response from the Project Proponent Parishad towards this job. Yes will do this job in priority basis Action Plan with mutual understanding and in consultations with villagers. One borewell will be drilled as suggested by villagers. The agreements will be done with consent from land owners only. Time frame with financial Budget plantation is being taken until its selfsustainable. The land will be returned to respective owners. We are not doing any forceful agreement. 2. Shri. Raghunath Lokhande, resident, Rovale village Stated: Existing Rovale mine is in operation since last 10 years and due to this project, the employment is increased. The project proponent is very cooperative and therefore the The project proponent welcomed the suggestions and assured that, more CSR activities will be carried. The company has allocated a budget for carrying out socioeconomic welfare activities as mentioned below- Employment to local people, providing Educational Facilities, Drinking Water Facilities (Bore wells), Drainage system, Promotion of Cultural Programmes, Road Throughout the mining operation period. An amount of Rs lakhs & 12.2 lakhs earmarked as capital and recurring expense for the implementatio n of CSR Document Reference No : BALEN

202 Final EIA & EMP Report of Rowale Bauxite Mine expansion from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore Production from Mine Lease Area of Ha in Rowale Village, Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra COMPLIANCE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR ROWALE BAUXITE MINE OF M/S ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD. AT VILLAGE-ROWALE, DAPOLI-TALUKA, RATNAGIRI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA HELD ON 07 TH MAY Sl. No Suggestions/Objection s expansion of this project may be done. Response from the Project Proponent Action Plan facility, Transportation Facility, Construction of Community halls and mini libraries etc. Time frame with financial Budget activates in surrounding villages. 3. Mr. Babu Chikle, resident, Rovale village stated: The project proponent has made development in the area and done contribution for school. The project proponent shall give priority to local villagers instead of outsiders for the employment. The expansion of this project shall be done. The project proponent welcomed the suggestions and assured that, more CSR activities will be carried. That the project proponent will definitely give priority to local villagers for employment. The company has allocated a budget for carrying out socioeconomic welfare activities as mentioned below- Employment to local people, providing Educational Facilities, Drinking Water Facilities (Bore wells), Drainage system, Promotion of Cultural Programmes, Road facility, Transportation Facility, Construction of Community halls and mini libraries etc. Throughout the mining operation period. An amount of Rs lakhs & 12.2 lakhs earmarked as capital and recurring expense for the implementatio n of CSR activites in surrounding villages. That the project proponent will definitely give priority to local villagers for employment. Document Reference No : BALEN

203 Questionnaire

204 PROFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING PROJECTS (MINING SECTOR PROJECTS) Note 1 : All information to be given in the form of Annex/s should be properly numbered and form part of reply to this proforma. Note 2 : Please enter in appropriate box where answer is Yes / No Note 3 : No abbreviation to be used - Not available or Not applicable should be clearly mentioned. Note 4 : Core zone is the mining lease area. Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone. Note 5 : Adopt Scoping process in carrying out EIA study. Note 6 : Please indicate source of data. 1. General Information (a) Name of the project : Rowale Bauxite Mine (i) Name of the proponent : M/s Ashapura Minechem Limited Mailing Address Mr. Rajnikant Pajwani 3 rd Floor, 278, Jeevan Udyog Building, D.N. Road Mumbai Tel no Fax No: / : rbp@ashapura.com / krishnat@ashapura.com Telephone : Fax No. : / (b) Objective of the project : Enhancement in production from 2.5 LTPA to 8.0 LTPA of Bauxite Ore (c) Location of mine (s) Village(s) Tehsil District State Rowale Dapoli Ratnagiri Maharashtra (d) Does the proposal relate to (i) New mine Yes No (ii) Expansion Yes No Increase in ML area Yes No Q-1

205 Increase in annual production Yes No (iii) Renewal of ML Yes No (iv) Modernization Yes No (e) Site Information (i) Geographical Location Latitude N to N Longitude E to E Survey of India Topo sheet number Elevation above Mean Sea Level Total mining lease area (in ha.) 47 G/1 50 m to 310 m AMSL Ha (ii) Dominant nature of terrain Flat Yes No Undulated Yes No Hilly Yes No 2. Land usage of the mining lease area (in ha.) (a) Agricultural (b) Forest (c) Waste land (d) Grazing (e) Surface water bodies Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil (f) Others (Private Land) Total Q-2

206 3. Indicate the seismic zone in which ML area falls. In case of zone IV & V, details of earth quakes in last 10 years. (a) Severity (Richter Scale) : Seismic Zone - III (b) Impact i.e. Damage to Life Yes No Property Yes No Existing mine Yes No 4. Break-up of mining lease area (in ha.) as per approved conceptual plan: S. Purpose Mining Lease Area Area acquired Area to be acquired No Government Private Total Government Private Government Private Forest Others Agri Others Forest Others Agri. Others Forest Others Agri. Others 1 Area to be excavated Storage for top soil Overburden / Dumps Mineral storage Infrastructure (Workshop, Administrative bldg.) Greenbelt Roads (Mine road) Q-3

207 8 Others (Retention walls, check-dam etc) 9 Undisturbed area TOTAL Q-4

208 5. Township (outside mining lease) (a) Total area (in ha) (b) No. of dwelling units (c) Distance from mine site Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 6. Distance of water bodies (in km) Distance from Mining lease boundary River Bank * Bharja River (1.8 Km, North) Savitri River (7.6 Km, North) Jog River 6.5 km Other Water bodies * Sea / creek / lake / nalla etc. (specify) Arabian Sea (2.5 Km, West) Ancillary facilities Nil Nil [* From highest flood line / high tide line] 7. For projects falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Whether the mineral to be mined is of rare nature and not available outside CRZ? Yes No if yes, annex a scaled location map showing low tide line (LTL), high tide line (HTL) duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies* [ *Director, Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad: Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Thiruvananthapuram: Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai: Institute of Wetland Management & Ecological Designs, Kolkata: Naval Hydrographers s Office, Dehradun: National Institute of Oceanography, Panjim, Goa: and National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai], boundary of mining lease area, distance of ML area from LTL and HTL CRZ boundary and CRZ classification of the project area as per the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan, and settlements, sand dunes, mangroves, forest land/patches, turtles breeding and nesting sites etc., if any, in the project area. 8. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone / area from the periphery of the buffer zone to the boundary of following (up to 10 km): S. No Areas 1 National Park / Sanctuary 2 Biosphere Reserve / Tiger Reserve / Elephant Reserve / any other Reserve 3 Forest (RF / PF / unclassified) 4 Habitat for migratory birds Name None None None None Aerial Distance (in km) *Core Zone *Buffer Zone Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Q-5

209 S. No Areas 5 Corridor for animals of schedule I & II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, Archaeological sites *Notified * Others 7 Defence Installation 8 Industries / Thermal Power Plants Name None None None None 9 Other Mines Umbershet Mines Aerial Distance (in km) *Core Zone *Buffer Zone Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable adjacent - 10 Airport Pune 190 km, NE 180 km, NE 11 Railway Lines Konkan Railway line 12 National / State Highways MSH-4 SH-103 NH km, E 57 km, E 1 km, W 4.5 km, S 35 km, E km, E [*Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone]. 9. Description of flora & fauna separately in the core and buffer zones.* [* Consult the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended subsequently and list species with (1) Common name (2) Scientific name and (3) under which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act the identified species fall. Get the list authenticated by an Expert in the field / credible scientific institute / University / Chief Wildlife Warden office. Information to be based on field survey.] A. Flora Core Zone Buffer Zone 1 Agricultural crops 2 Commercial crops 3 Plantation 4 Natural vegetation / forest type 5 Grass lands 6 Endangered species 7 Endemic species 8 Others (Specify) B. Fauna 1 Total listing of faunal elements 2 Endangered species 3 Endemic species 4 Migratory species Details of aquatic fauna, if 5 applicable List of flora and fauna in core and buffer zones is enclosed as Annexure-1. Q-6

210 10. Details of mineral reserves (as per approved Mining Plan): (a) Proved (b) Indicated (probable) (c) Inferred (feasible) (d) Mineable reserves Quantity (in million tonnes) Major geological formation / disturbances in the mining lease area (a) Geological maps submitted Yes No Enclosed as Annexure - 2 (b) Geological sections submitted Yes No Enclosed as Annexure - 3 (c) Contour map submitted Yes No Enclosed as Annexure -4 (d) Whether the presence, if any, noted of (i) Faults Yes No (ii) Dykes Yes No (iii) Shear Zone Yes No [ (iv) Folds Yes No (v) Other weak zones Yes No (e) Source of data (Indicate) Approved Mining Plan 12. Production of mineral(s) and life of mine (a) Rated capacity of mine mineral wise (Tonnes/ annum) (b) Life of mine at proposed capacity (Years) (c) Lease period (Years) (d) Date of expiry of lease (D/M/Y) (e) Indicate in case of existing mines (i) Date of opening of mine TPA 15 years 20 years 15 th Feb Q-7

211 (ii) Production in the last 5 years 1 st year 5 th year from year to year in million tonnes (iii) Projected production for the next 6 th to 10 th year 5 years from year to year in million tonnes (iv) Whether mining was suspended after Yes No opening of the mine? If yes, details thereof including last production figure and reason for the same. --- (f) Whether plans & sections provided? Yes No Enclosed as Annexure Type and method of mining operations TYPE METHOD Opencast Manual - Underground - Semi-mechanised - Both - Mechanised 14. Details of ancillary operations for mineral processing (a) Existing Nil (c) Additional Nil 15. Mine details (a) Opencast mine (i) Stripping ratio (mineral in tonnes to over burden in m 3 ) (ii) Ultimate working depth (in m bgl) (iii) Indicate present working depth in case of existing mine (in m bgl) (iv) Thickness of top soil (in m.) Minimum Maximum Average 1: m Q-8

212 (v) Thickness of overburden (in m.) Minimum Maximum Average (vi) Mining Plan Height and width of the bench in overburden / waste. Height & width of the bench in ore body / coal seam. Proposed inclination / slope of the sides of the opencast mine (separately for overburden, coal / ore and overall slope of the pit sides) both while operating the mine as well as at the time of closure of the mine. Nil Height : 5.0 m Ore (Overall) : 65 0 Whether transverse sections across the Yes No opencast mine at the end of fifth year and at the end of the life of the mine have been submitted? Sections are enclosed as Annexure-6 (vii) Type of blasting, if any, to be adopted. Drilling with 115 mm dia drills. Blast holes to be charged with slurry explosives. (b) Underground mine : NOT APPLICABLE (NA) (i) Seam / Ore body Min.Depth (m) Max. Depth (m) Avg. thickness (m) NA NA NA Rate of dip in degree NA Direction of dip NA (ii) Mode of entry into the mine Shaft Adit NA NA Q-9

213 Incline NA (iii) Details of machinery On surface NA At Face NA For transportation NA Others NA (iv) Method of stoping (metalliferrous mines) [ Open Filled Shrinkage Caving Combination of above Others (Specify) (v) Extraction method Caving Stowing Partial extraction NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA (vi) Subsidence Predicted max. subsidence (in m) Max. value of tensile strain (in mm/m) NA NA Max. slope change (in mm/m) NA Whether identified possible subsidence area(s) superimposed on Surface Yes NA No Plan has been submitted? NA Major impacts on surface features like natural drainage pattern, houses, buildings, water bodies, roads, forest, etc. Salient features of subsidence management (monitoring and control). NA NA 16. Surface drainage pattern at mine site Q-10

214 (a) Whether the pre-mining surface drainage plan Yes No submitted? Enclosed as Annexure - 7 (b) Do you propose any modification / diversion Yes No in the existing natural drainage pattern at any stage? If yes, when. Provide location map indicating contours, dimensions of water body to be diverted, direction of flow of water and proposed route / changes, if any i.e. realignment of river / nallah / any other water body falling within core zone and its impact. 17. Embankment and / or weir construction (a) Do you propose, at any stage, construction of (i) Embankment for protection against flood? Yes No (ii) Weir for water storage for the mine? Yes No (b) If so, provide details thereof. (d) Impact of embankment on HFL and settlement : No around. (d) Impact of weir on downstream users of water. : No 18. Vehicular traffic density (outside the ML area) Type of vehicles No. of vehicles per day (a) Existing Tippers 125 (b) After the proposed activity Tippers 400 (c) Whether the existing road Yes No network is adequate? If no, provide details of alternative proposal? The road connecting to mine lease area will be widened and strengthened by the mine management before enhancement of the mineral transportation activities. Q-11

215 19. Loading, transportation and unloading of mineral and waste rocks on surface: (a) Manual Yes No (b) Tubs, mine cars, etc. Yes No (c) Scraper, shovels, dumpers / trucks. Yes No (d) Conveyors (belt, chain, etc.) Yes No (e) Others (specify) Mineral(s) transportation outside the ML area Qty. (in TPD) (a) Road 4000 (b) Rail Nil Percentage (%) Length (in km) km (c) Conveyors Nil (d) Rope way Nil (e) Water ways (f) Pipeline Nil Nil (g) Others (Specify) Nil Total Q-12

216 21. Baseline Meteorological and Air Quality data (a) Micro-meteorological data [Continuous monitoring through autographic instrument for one full season other than monsoon] (i) Wind rose pattern for one full season (16 points of compass i.e. N, NNE, NE, etc.,) based on 24-hourly data. For coastal area also furnish day-time and night time data. Day time Night time 24 hours period (Wind rose attached as Annexure 8) (ii) Site specific monitored data Month Wind Speed (m/s) Temperature ( o C) Relative Humidity (%) Mean Max. % of calm Mean (Dry Bulb) Highest Lowest Mean Highest Lowest Total Rainfall * (mm) No rainfall was observed during the study period. 24-hours Highest No. of rainy days Oct Nov Dec * 24-hours rainfall should be reported from 08:30 hrs. IST of previous day to 08:30 hrs. IST of the day. * Rainy day is considered when 24 hrs. rainfall is 2.5 mm. ** Visual observations of cloud cover should be recorded four times a day at regular intervals. (iii) Indicate name and distance of the nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological data have been obtained IMD, Ratnagiri for reporting in the EIA report, if any. Cloud Cover** (Octas of sky) (Out of 8) Mean Q-12

217 (b) Ambient air quality data* (RPM, SPM, SO 2, and NOx) : AAQ data for post-monsoon season, 2014 is given below. [*Monitoring should be carried out covering one full season except monsoon same season as in 21 (a) (i)] [*Frequency of sampling: Sampling to be done twice a week for the entire season 24 hourly for SPM & RPM. For gaseous pollutants 24- hourly data be given irrespective of the sampling period. ] (i) Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out. : post-monsoon season, 2014 (ii) No. of samples collected at each monitoring station : 24 Name of monitoring equipment used PM10 Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS) RSPM PM2.5 Fine Dust Sampler SO2 NOx Pb** Gaseous attached with impingers connected to RDS Gaseous attached with impingers connected to RDS Collected on filter paper with RDS instrument. Equipment sensitivity 1.0 µg/m³ 1.0 µg/m³ 4.0 µg/m³ 5.0 µg/m³ -- Permissible AAQ standard (CPCB) R 100 µg/m³ 60 µg/m³ 80 µg/m³ 80 µg/m³ --- I 100 µg/m³ 60 µg/m³ 80 µg/m³ 80 µg/m³ --- S 100 µg/m³ 60 µg/m³ 80 µg/m³ 80 µg/m³ --- Monitoring Location No. of Samples Drawn Category* (R, I, S) Min. Max. 98% tile Min. Max. 98% tile Min. Max. 98% tile Min. Max. Sukandi 24 I <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Chandve 24 I <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Batavlewadi 24 R <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Guravwadi 24 R <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Birwadi 24 R <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Malvi 24 R <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Rowale 24 R <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Vanjoli 24 R <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Kavadoli 24 R <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Andhe 24 R <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Kelsi 24 R <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 *R = Residential; I = Industrial; S = Sensitive **Pb for mineral specific sites only. # Annex a location map indicating location of AAQ stations, their direction and distance with respect to project site. (enclosed as Annexure-9) 98% tile Min Max. Q-13 98% tile

218 22. Stack and emission details, if any* : Not Applicable Sl. No. Process / unit of operation (e.g. DG Set, Boiler) Height of stack (m) Internal top dia. (m) Flue gas exit velocity (m/sec) Emission rate (kg/hr) SPM SO 2 NO x CO Heat emission rate from top of stack (K.cal/hr) Temp O C Density Exhaust / Flue gas Specific Heat Volumetric flow rate (m 3 /hr.) Details of fugitive emissions during mining operations* Drilling, Blasting, Excavation, loading, processing and transportation through tippers are the major sources, which are of significance. Therefore, the emissions considered for modelling are from Drilling, Blasting, excavation, processing and transportation of limestone. (Given in Chapter 4 of EIA report). 24. Air Quality Impact Prediction (AQIP)* (a) Details of model(s) used for AQIP including grid size, terrain features, and input meteorological data (b) Maximum incremental GLC values of pollutants based on prediction exercise Model Used : AERMOD Grid Size : Polar Grid with 100 and 100 m interval Terrain features : Rural Input meteorological data : Post-Monsoon Season, 2014 (in μg/m 3 ) S. No. Pollutants Incremental Value Ambient Air Quality Resultant Air Quality 1 PM ** SO ** NO X [* Question Number 22, 23 & 24 need not be filled-in for mines having ML area of 25 ha. or less.] [**Information on item no. 2 & 3 to be provided in cases with captive power generation of 500 KVA and above] Q-14

219 25. Water requirement (m 3 /day) Purpose Avg. Demand Peak Demand A. Mine site 1. Mine operation 2. Land reclamation 3. Dust suppression 4. Drinking 5. Green Belt 6. Beneficiation 7. Washeries 8. Fire Service 9. Others (workshop) B. Township 1. Green Belt 2. Domestic 3. Other (specify) Total Source of water supply* S. No. Source m 3 /day 1 River (name) - 2 Ground water 80 3 Mine water (sump / pit) - 4 Other surface water bodies (specify) - [*Annex a copy of sanction letter / permission from the concerned authority (Central Ground Water Authority in case of ground water abstraction is from notified area / State Ground Water Board in case of non-notified area / State Irrigation Department for surface water pumping) for drawing water.] 27. Lean season flow in case of pumping from river / nalla (cumecs) NA Q-16

220 28. Ground water potential of the study area Ground water availability (a) Range of water table (m bgl) (i) Pre-monsoon (April/May) Core Zone Buffer zone (ii) Post-monsoon (November) Core Zone Buffer zone (b) Total annual replenishable recharge (million m 3 / year) By ground water table fluctuation method By rainfall infiltration factor method (c) Annual draft excluding estimated draft through mine discharge (million m 3 / year) (d) Estimated draft through mine discharge (million m 3 / year) (e) Net annual ground water availability (million m 3 / year) (f) Stage of ground water development in % Water demand - Competing users of the water source S. No. Usage Present Consumption (m 3 /day) Additional proposed as per local plan (m 3 /day) Total (m 3 /day) Surface Ground Surface Ground Surface Ground 1 Domestic Irrigation Industry Mining Others (specify) Total Water quality* (a) Annex physico -chemical analysis of water at intake point ** (enclosed as Annexure -10) (b) In case of existing mine, annex report on quality of water discharge Q-17

221 i.e. complete physico - chemical analysis** [*For non-discharging mines at least four ground water samples to be taken preferably from downstream direction of the mine in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods and analysed. For discharging mines six samples are to be analysed] **All parameters as per BIS Indicate name of Methodology, Equipment used for analysis, and Detection Level (DL) for each parameter. *** Wherever any analytical parameter is below detection level, BDL (Below Detection Level) should be written instead of NIL. (enclosed as Annexure -10) 30. Impact on ground water regime / stream / lake / springs due to mine dewatering * (a) Radius of influence (in m) [To be estimated based on analysis of pumping test data and application of empirical formula] Not available (b) Whether saline water ingress will take place? Yes No (applicable to coastal areas) (c) Impact on stream / lake / springs Yes No [* Provide a comprehensive hydro-geological assessment report if the average mine dewatering is more than 100 m 3 /day and or going below water table in non-monsoon period. The report should be based on preferably latest one year pre-monsoon and post-monsoon baseline data covering information on ground water situation, aquifer characteristics, water level conditions (April May and November), estimate of ground water resources, predicted impact of the project on ground water regime and detailed remedial / conservation measures such as artificial recharge of ground water etc. The report should be based on actual field inventory out of existing wells, at least 30 observation wells in the buffer zone with supplementary information from secondary sources (mention name). For estimation** of ground water resource (refer question no. 28 above) be designated study area of the buffer zone may be sub-divided into command and non-command areas, watershed-wise (in case of hard rock / consolidated formations) / block-wise / mandal-wise in case of alluvial / unconsolidated formations)] [**For estimating ground water resources in the area follow the Ground Water Estimation Committee recommendations of 1997] 31. Waste Water Management Mine (a) Daily average discharge (m 3 /day) from different sources (i) Mine water discharge during Lean period Monsoon period - - (ii) (iii) (iv) Workshop Domestic (mine site) Beneficiation / Washeries m 3 /day Q-18

222 (v) (vi) (vii) Coal Handling Plant Tailings pond Others (Specify) Total Nil Nil None 3.2 m 3 /day (b) Waste water treatment plant; flow sheet for treatment process attached. Yes No (c) Quantity of water recycled / reused / to be recycled in (i) Percentage : 100 % (ii) m 3 /day : 3.2 (d) Point of final discharge Final Point 1. Surface (i) Agricultural land (ii) Waste land (iii) Forest land (iv) Green belt Quantity discharged (in m 3 /day) Nil Nil Nil Nil River / nallah Nil 3. Lake Nil 4. Sea Nil 4. Others - Ponds in Villages - For industrial use Nil Nil Total 3.2 (e) Users of discharge water (i) Human Yes No (ii) Livestock Yes No (iii) Irrigation Yes No (iv) Industry Yes No Q-19

223 (v) Others (specify) - (f) Details of the river / nalla, if final effluent is / will be discharged (cumecs) (i) (ii) (iii) Average flow rate Lean season flow rate Aquatic life NA NA NA (iv) Analysis of river water 100 meters Yes No upstream and 100 meters downstream of discharge point submitted. Township (a) Waste water generation from township (m 3 /day) NA (b) Are you planning to provide sewage Yes No treatment plant? (c) Usage of treated water : NA 32. Attach water balance statement in the form of a flow diagram indicating source (s), consumption (Section-wise) and output. Enclosed as Annexure -11 Q-20

224 33. Ambient noise level leq db(a) Location of sampling Noise level station Day Time Night Time Rowale Mine lease Area Umbershet Govele Malvi Vanjoli Kavadoli Sakhri Mandivalli Kelsi Gudegarh Solid Waste (a) Top soil and Solid waste quantity and quality Name (Lump/fines/slurry/ Composition Sludge/others) Mining activity* a. Top Soil Medium fertile b. Over burden Soil mixed with Al2O3 c. Others (fine rejects & inter burden) Effluent Treatment Plant (sludge) intercalated waste Quantity (m 3 /month) Method of disposal - soil will be removed in advance and stacked separately with a height not exceeding 3m. - Being stacked at designated places and will be used for backfilling t/month The excavated land will be refilled with 10% intercalated waste produced and out of tonnes intercalated waste produced during the plan period will be used to convert waste land into cultivable agricultural land. Hence, temporary place is earmarked for disposal of intercalated waste Total 8402t/month [*Annex layout plan indicating the dump sites.] Q-21

225 (b) (i) Does waste (s) contain any hazardous/toxic substance/ radioactive materials or Yes No heavy metals? (ii) If yes, whether details and Yes No precautionary measures provided? (c) Recovery and recycling possibilities. (d) Possible user(s) of the solid waste. Recycling is not possible (e) (i) Is the solid waste suitable for backfilling? Yes No (ii) If yes, when do you propose to start backfilling. The excavated land will be back-filled after exhaustion of mineral from the pit with 10% waste produced i.e 100,000 tonnes per year. (in million m 3 ) Solid waste (s) % of A & B to be Already accumulated To be generated backfilled (A) (B) A B Over burden Tonnes tonnes Others (specify) Land reclamation Plan (f) In case waste is to be dumped on the ground, indicate (i) Associated environmental problems Fugitive dust emissions & presence of suspended solids in surface run-off. (ii) Number & type of waste dumps No. of external dumps - Max. projected height of dumps (in m) No. of terraces and height of each stage Overall slope of the dump (degree) (iii) Section of the waste dump in relation to the adjacent ground profile attached. Yes No 35. Fuel / Energy requirements* [*To be furnished for mines having ML area more than 25 ha. or captive power generation of 500KVA and above] Q-22

226 (a) Total power requirement (in MW) S. No. Mine Site Township Others (specify) Total 1 Present Proposed / additional Total (b) Source of power (in MW) S.No. SEB/Grid* Captive power plant DG Sets 1 Present Proposed Total [* Annex a copy of the sanction letter from the concerned authority] (c) Details of fuels S.No. Fuel Daily Consumption (TPD) Existing Proposed Calorific value (Kcals/kg) % Ash % Sulphur 1 HSD LSHS Other (specify) Diesel Storage of inflammable / explosive materials S. No. Name Number of Storages Consumption (in TPD) Maximum Quantity at any point of time 1 Fuels Explosives TPD 0.32 TPD 37. Human Settlement Core Zone Buffer Zone Population* No. of villages - 64 Number of households village-wise [* As per 2011 census record ] Village-wise list of households enclosed as Annexure Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) Plan* - No R&R involved. [*Provide a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, if more than 1000 people are likely to be displaced, other-wise a summary plan] Q-23

227 (a) Villages falling within the study area Not Applicable Core zone 500 m from the blasting site (s) Buffer zone Township site Number Villages Name (b) Details of village(s) in the core zone Not Applicable S. No. Village name Population* Average Annual Tribal Others Income [*As per 2001 census / actual survey] (c) Population to be displaced and / or Land oustees Not Applicable Name of village(s) falling within Mining Lease Township Site Number of oustees Land (only) Homestead (only) Land and Homestead (both) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable (d) Whether R&R package has been finalised? If yes, salient features of R&R plan for oustees. No R&R involved. (i) Site details where the people are proposed to be resettled & facilities existing / to be created. (ii) Funds earmarked for compensation package. Q-24

228 (iii) Agency /Authority responsible for their resettlement. (iv) Time of commencement of resettlement of Project Affected People (PAP). (v) Period by which resettlement of PAP will be over. 39. Lease -wise plantation details (a) Lease area (in ha.) Existing mine New mine (i) Area broken up (ii) To be broken up (iii) Area not to be broken-up (b) Township area (in ha.) (c) Area afforested and proposed (in ha.) (i) Existing Total area covered: 4.5 ha Peripheral Dumps Roads Township Others (ii) Proposed Area to be covered from to : 2.19 ha (d) No. and type of trees planted and proposed (i) Existing When plantation was started? Month / Year 06/2010 No. of plant species planted Number saplings (per ha.) Survival rate % % Avg. height 1.65 m (ii) Proposed No. of plant species to be planted Number of saplings (per ha.) Q-25

229 40. Environmental health and safety (a) What major health and safety hazards are anticipated? Dust, mechanical injury, hearing loss. (b) What provisions have been made/proposed to be made to conform to health and safety requirements? Face masks/ Dust suppression by watering / Regular pre employment medical check-up/ Guards to machineries/ personal protective equipments to workers. (c) In case of an existing mine (i) Comprehensive report on health status of the workers as under the Mines Act annexed. Yes Enclosed as Annexure 15. No (ii) Mineralogical composition of RPM (dust) Free silica : to µg/m³ Chromium* (Total as well as Hexavalent) Not Applicable Lead** [* Only for Chromite mines] [**Only for Base Metal mines] (d) Information on radiation protection measures, if applicable. Not Applicable 41. Environmental Management Plan Salient features of environmental protection measures Q-26

230 S. Environmental Already practiced, if applicable No. issues* 1 Air pollution Development of 7.5 m wide green belt with tall growing trees and thick foliage cover along mine lease boundary to arrest dust. This will also help in attenuating noise. Minimizing dust generation during excavation by water sprinkling at working face. Proper maintenance of the haul roads and regular water sprinkling to minimize the generation of air borne dust due to movement of tippers on it. Water spraying at the loading and unloading points to reduce fugitive dust emissions. Plantation will be carried out on mined out areas. Proper maintenance of the equipment and machinery in the mines helps in minimizing air pollution and noise generation. Overloading and over-speeding of trucks will be prohibited. Mineral transportation will be carried out by trucks covered with tarpaulin. Development of thick plantation to reduce the spread of air pollution in surrounding areas. Village roads used by the company will be maintained to avoid fugitive dust emissions. Dust masks will be provided to workers working in high dust generating areas. Regular & periodic maintenance of deployed machineries, to reduce smoke emission 2 Water pollution Garland drains around the mine pits & dumps. Sedimentation & discharge of mine pit waste. Treatment of domestic effluent in septic tank followed by soak pits. 3. Water There is no process effluent conservation generation in the mine lease area. Hence, there is no disposal of effluent in the Proposed Sprinklers at the Stockpile & Loading areas Development of a green belt around the project site and peripheral boundary of the mining lease area. Provision of rain water harvesting structures for augmentation of ground water levels The rainwater accumulating in the work area will be collected in the pit and used for dust suppression and green belt Q-27

231 S. No. Environmental issues* Already practiced, if applicable surface water bodies. The mine workings will remain above the ground water table in the area. 4. Noise pollution Controlled blasting using delay detonators is being carried out. Drilling and blasting is carried under the supervision of qualified persons. Slurry explosive is used which has low velocity of detonation, Overcharging of the blast holes is avoided Muffled blasting is being practiced near the ML boundary to control fly rocks. Blasting is carried out only for loosening of the strata and explosive charge will be reduced to avoid fly rocks. Suitable spacing and burden is maintained to avoid misfires/ fly rocks. Number of blast holes is restricted to control ground vibrations. Blasting is carried out only during noon time. 5. Solid waste / Tailings 6. Land degradation 7. Erosion & Sediment Garland drains & toe walls are provided to control surface runoff. Plantation of saplings was carried out Plantation of grasses, shrubs and creepers being done to control erosion from waste dumps. Garland drains & toe walls are provided to control surface runoff. 8. Top soil Top soil is being scrapped separately and utilized for plantation. Proposed development wherever possible. Provision of good silencers on transportation vehicles Green belt development. There is no solid waste generation from the mine. However, the mineral rejects shall be stacked in the designated areas with a height not exceeding 5m and the same will be utilized when the scope for market of the material increases. Retaining walls with garland drains will be erected at the toe end of these dumps to give sufficient toe support. At conceptual stage, 8.89 ha of mine lease area shall be under greenbelt Plantation of grasses, shrubs and creepers shall be continued to control erosion from waste dumps. Garland drains & toe walls shall be provided to control surface runoff. Same practice shall continue. Q-28

232 S. Environmental Already practiced, if applicable No. issues* 9. Ground vibration Controlled blasting using delay detonators is being carried out. Drilling and blasting is carried under the supervision of qualified persons. Slurry explosive is used which has low velocity of detonation, Overcharging of the blast holes is avoided Muffled blasting is being practiced near the ML boundary to control fly rocks. Blasting is carried out only for loosening of the strata and explosive charge will be reduced to avoid fly rocks. Suitable spacing and burden is maintained to avoid misfires/ fly rocks. Number of blast holes is restricted to control ground vibrations. Blasting is carried out only during noon time. 10. Wildlife Not Applicable conservation Proposed Same practice shall continue Use of rock breakers to avoid secondary blasting. Habitat conservation 11. Forest protection Not applicable Not Applicable 12. Others (specify) Not Applicable Not Applicable [* As applicable] 42. Compliance with environmental safeguards (For existing units) (a) Status of the compliance of conditions of environmental clearance issued by MoEF, Yes No if any, enclosed. (b) Status of the compliance of Consent to Operate issued by SPCB, if any, enclosed. Yes No (c) Latest 'environmental statement' enclosed. Yes No Enclosed as Annexure -16 Q-29

233 43. Scoping of EIA Whether environmental impact assessment of the project has been carried out by Yes No following scoping process? If yes, a copy of scoping of EIA Yes No annexed. EIA Report submitted as a separate volume 44. Mine closure (a) Have you planned mine closure? Yes No (b) Submitted a conceptual mine Yes No closure plan. (c) If yes, indicate estimated amount for implementing the same (in Rs. lakhs) Rs26 Lakhs 45. Capital cost of the project (in Rs. Lakh) (Based on latest estimate) Rs 4.65 Crores 46. Cost of environmental protection measures S. No. Capital cost (in Rs. Lakh) Annual recurring cost Existing Proposed Existing Proposed 1 Pollution Control (Separately provide break-up) Pollution Monitoring (Separately provide break-up) Occupational Health Green Belt - ** - ** Mine Township 5 Reclamation / Rehabilitation of mined out area 6 Others (Socio Economic Welfare Measure) Total Amount earmarked for socio-economic welfare measures for the nearby villages other than R&R plans. Allocation of Rs.17.5 lakhs Q-30

234 48. Public Hearing (a) Date of Advertisement (b) Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared (c) Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YYYY) 04/04/2015 Times of India (English Daily) 07/05/2015 (d) Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members present Details enclosed as Annexure-17 (e) No. of people attended the public hearing meeting and number of people from the lease area. (f) Summary/details of public hearing in tabular form. Enclosed as Annexure-17 Issues raised by the Public Response/Commitment of Project Proponents Suggestions made by the Public Hearing Panel 49. Whether the following approvals* (wherever applicable) have been obtained? (i) Site clearance from MoEF Yes No (ii) Consent for Establishment from the State Pollution Control Board Yes No (iii) NOC from Atomic Mineral Division Yes No NA (iv) Mining plan approval from IBM / Ministry of Coal Yes No (v) In case of existing mines, mining scheme approval from IBM Yes No Enclosed as Annexure-18 (vi) Forestry clearance under FCA, 1980 Yes No No forest land involved. (vii) NOC from Chief Controller of Explosives Yes No Q-31

235 (viii) Commitment regarding availability / pumping of water from the concerned Yes No Authorities. (ix) In case of ML area falling in notified areas of the Central Ground Water Authority, Yes No NOC from them. [* Annex copies of approvals and number them] 50. Was / is there any court case relating to the project or related activities? If so, provide details present status. No Verification: The data and information given in this proforma are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: 14 Aug 2015 Signature of the applicant* with full name & address Place: Mumbai Given under the seal of organisation on behalf of whom the applicant is signing Q-32

236 LIST OF ANNEXURES TO QUESTIONNAIRE S. No. Annexure No Title 1 Annexure-1 Authenticated list of Flora & Fauna in Core zone & Buffer zone 2 Annexure-2 Geological maps 3 Annexure-3 Geological sections 4 Annexure-4 Contour map 5 Annexure-5 Section Plan 6 Annexure-6 Conceptual Sections 7 Annexure-7 pre-mining surface drainage plan 8 Annexure-8 Wind rose 9 Annexure-9 AAQ map & data 10 Annexure-10 Water quality data 11 Annexure-11 Water balance statement and flow diagram 14 Annexure-14 Village-wise count of households in buffer zone 15 Annexure-15 Comprehensive report on health status of the workers as under the Mines Act 16 Annexure-16 Latest environmental statement 17 Annexure-17 Summary of public hearing in tabular form 18 Annexure-18 Mining scheme approval from IBM QA-1

237 Annexure-1 Authenticated list of Flora & Fauna in Core zone & Buffer zone QA-2

238 QA-3

239 QA-4

240 Annexure-2 Geological Map QA PCD1 1000E E 400E 200E 1200E 1400E 1800N 1600N 1800E 1600E 2000E 2200E 2400E 1400N 2800E 2600E 1200N 1000N 800N 600N 400N 3200E 3000E 200N 3400E O N 1200N 1800N 1600N PCD2 1400N 800N A TP11 TP10 TP9 TP26 TP24 TP25 TP24 TP27 TP29 TP28 TP31 TP30 PTP96 PTP95 TP44 TP45 PTP97 PTP98 PTP99 PTP100 PTP104 PTP105 PTP106 PTP116 PTP114 PTP115 PTP112 PTP113 PTP123 PTP124 TP125 TP2 TP5 TP6 TP7 TP8 TP14 TP13 TP12 TP22 TP23 TP35 TP34 TP33 TP32 TP41 TP42 TP43 PTP101 PTP102 PTP103 PTP111 PTP108 PTP109 PTP110 PTP119 PTP120 PTP121 PTP122 PTP131 PTP130 PTP129 PTP128 TP133 TP134 TP1 TP4 TP36 PTP107 PTP118 PTP127 PTP132 PTP135 TP15 TP20 PTP117 TP126 TP3 TP16 TP19 TP37 TP40 TP17 TP18 TP38 TP39 B' C' G' E' L E G E N D 7.5m Buffer line Road Contour Seasonal nallah Mine Pit ROWALE BAUXITE MINE - GEOLOGICAL PLAN 100 PROJECT: PROJECT PROPONENT: ROWALE BAUXITE MINE TITLE : GEOLOGICAL PLAN CONSULTANT: BHAGAVATHI ANA LABS PVT LTD,HYDERABAD (A BUREAU VERITAS GROUP COMPANY) PTP92 PTP93 PTP94 PTP81 PTP82 PTP83 PTP84 PTP69 PTP70 PTP71 PTP72 PTP59 PTP58 PTP54 PTP55 PTP56 PTP57 PTP40 PTP41 PTP42 PTP43 PTP44 PTP45 PTP30 PTP31 PTP28 PTP29 PTP27 PTP14 PTP15 PTP16 PTP17 PTP18 PTP6 PTP7 PTP5 PTP90 PTP91 PTP79 PTP80 PTP67 PTP68 PTP53 PCD3 PCD4 PCD5 MP1 MP4 BLOCK I PCD6 MP2 MP3 PCD7 BLOCK II PCD9 PCD8 PCD10 TP21 PTP88 PTP89 PTP77 PTP78 TP66 TBM(239.68m) PTP85 PTP86 PTP PTP74 PTP75 PTP76 PTP73 PTP61 PTP62 PTP60 PTP63 PTP64 PTP PTP47 PTP46 PTP48 PTP49 PTP52 PTP50 PTP PTP32 PTP33 PTP34 PTP35 TP36 PTP37 PTP38 PTP PTP19 PTP20 PTP21 TP24 TP25 TP26 PTP22 PTP PTP9 PTP10 PTP13 PTP11 PTP B PTP2 PTP3 PTP4 180 Bauxite ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD Lease Boundary Soil cover with bauxite fragments D' D F' F H' H 0 100m PTP8 PTP1

241 SECTION ALONG B-B' SECTION ALONG D-D' SECTION ALONG H-H' SECTION ALONG F-F' PROJECT: PROJECT PROPONENT: CONSULTANT: BHAGAVATHI ANA LABS PVT LTD,HYDERABAD (A BUREAU VERITAS GROUP COMPANY) Annexure-3 Geological Sections ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD QA-6 ROWALE BAUXITE MINE TITLE : GEOLOGICAL SECTIONS LEGEND Lease Boundary 7.5m Buffer line Ultimate pit limit Soil cover Bauxite Lithomarge Trial pit projections Mine pit 0 100m 100 Mine pit TP20 TP15 TP25 TP25 TP9

242 N 1600N TBM(239.68m) RL m RL m RL m 1200E 1600N O E L E G E N D Lease Boundary 7.5m Buffer line MP1 MP4 BLOCK I MP2 MP3 200N N 400N 215 BLOCK II PROJECT: PROJECT PROPONENT : TITLE : SURFACE PLAN CONSULTANT: BHAGAVATHI ANA LABS PVT LTD,HYDERABAD (A BUREAU VERITAS GROUP COMPANY) Annexure-4 Contour Map ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD 210 Road 208 Contour Seasonal nallah Mine Pit 100 ROWALE BAUXITE MINE QA-7 TP m

243 SECTION ALONG B-B' SECTION ALONG D-D' SECTION ALONG H-H' SECTION ALONG F-F' PROJECT: PROJECT PROPONENT: CONSULTANT: BHAGAVATHI ANA LABS PVT LTD,HYDERABAD (A BUREAU VERITAS GROUP COMPANY) ANNEXURE-5 SECTION PLAN ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD QA-8 ROWALE BAUXITE MINE TITLE : GEOLOGICAL SECTIONS LEGEND Lease Boundary 7.5m Buffer line Ultimate pit limit Soil cover Bauxite Lithomarge Trial pit projections Mine pit 0 100m 100 Mine pit TP20 TP15 TP25 TP25 TP9

244 ROWALE BAUXITE MINE - CONCEPTUAL PLAN ANNEXURE-6 CONCEPTUAL SECTIONS QA-9 Proposed Afforestation in IV Plan Period Proposed Afforestation in III Plan Period E 600E 400E 200E 1000E 1200E 1400E 1800N 1600N 1800E 1600E 2000E 2200E 2400E 2600E 1200N 1000N 800N 600N 400N 3200E 3000E 1400N 2800E 200N 3400E N 1200N 1800N 1400N 1600N B' RECLAIMED/REHABILATED AREA TBM(239.68m) C' D' 800N H' PROJECT: ROWALE BAUXITE MINE PROJECT PROPONENT: ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD TITLE : CONCEPTUAL PLAN A E' F' G' L E G E N D Contour 100 CONSULTANT: BHAGAVATHI ANA LABS PVT LTD,HYDERABAD (A BUREAU VERITAS GROUP COMPANY) 0 100m Lease Boundary 7.5m Buffer line Seasonal nallah

245 N 1600N TBM TBM(239.68m) RL m RL m RL m 1200E 1600N BLOCK I L E G E N D MP1 MP O E MP MP N N 400N 215 BLOCK II PROJECT: PROJECT PROPONENT : CONSULTANT: BHAGAVATHI ANA LABS PVT LTD,HYDERABAD (A BUREAU VERITAS GROUP COMPANY) ANNEXURE-7 PRE-MINING SURFACE DRAINAGE PLAN ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD 210 Road 208 Contour Mine Pit 100 ROWALE BAUXITE MINE QA-10 TITLE : SURFACE PLAN TP m Lease Boundary 7.5m Buffer line Seasonal nallah

246 Annexure-8 Wind rose Pattern for Summer Season, 2013 QA-11

247 Annexure-9 A) AAQ Monitoring Location Map 73 5' N Kelsi Sakhri Uttambar ARABIAN SEA Karivne SAVITRI River Adiwadi Verai 17 55' Velas Killawadi Veshvi Koliwadi Bankot Baldawadi A9 A7 A3 Kinjalwadi Kante Kotaiwadi Kante 1134 Ranavli Ambavli A2 Umbershet A1 Rowale 500 Shipole Umbroli Bariwadi Boslewadi 772 Keril Gudegarh 534 Gauliwadi A10 Bharja River A6 Kavadoli A8 Ford Mandivali A5 618 Vanjoli Maharvadi Shevre Amkalwadi Devhate Malgaonwadi Nayane Maharwadi Kharyte 73 10' Atie 1028 Virsai LEGEND AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS ROWALE MINE LEASE ROAD NALLAH RIVER CONTOUR Adhe A4 Malvi 990 Mankarnewadi Douti 940 SETTLEMENTS Padale Lonawadi Borthalwadi 382 Spring Birwadi Maharawadi River 843 Sukandi Chandvne 1104 Batavlewadi Guravwadi A1 Air Monitoring Station KM PROJECT: ROWALE BAUXITE MINE Musalmanwadi CLIENT : M/s ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD., TITLE: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS CONSULTANT:BHAGAVATHI ANA LABS PVT LTD. HYDERABAD (A BUREAU VERITA GROUP COMPANY) QA-12

248 S. No. Station: A1, Mine Lease Area Month Week Day PM10 PM2.5 SO2 (µg/m 3 ) NOx (µg/m 3 ) BaP (ng/ m3) µg/m 3 µg/m hrs hrs hrs 24 hrs Aver age hrs hrs hrs 24 hrs Aver age CO Benze ne 1 Octobe I st 10/1/ < <0.1 < < r 10/2/ < <0.1 < < '2014 II nd 10/8/ < <0.1 < < /9/ < < <0.1 < < III rd 10/15/ < < <0.1 < < /16/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 10/22/ < <0.1 < < /23/ < <0.1 < < Novem I st 11/4/ < <0.1 < < ber 11/5/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 3,2014 II nd 11/11/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /12/ < < <0.1 < < III rd 11/18/ < < <0.1 < < /19/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 11/25/ < <0.1 < < /26/ < <0.1 < < Decem I st 12/2/ < <0.1 < < ber 12/3/ < <0.1 < < '2014 II nd 12/9/ < <0.1 < < /10/ < <0.1 < < III rd 12/16/ < <0.1 < < /17/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 12/23/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /24/ < <0.1 < <0.01 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX BaP CO NH3 O3 Min Max Mean th percentile mg/ m3 (C6H6 ) (μg/m 3) NH3 (μg/ m3) Ar (ng/ m3) Ni (ng/ m3) O3 (μg/ m3) Pb (μg/ m3) QA-13

249 Station: A2,Umbershet S.No. Month Week Day PM10 PM2.5 SO2 (μg/m 3 ) NOx (μg/m 3 ) μg/m 3 μg/m hrs hrs hrs 24 hrs Average hrs hrs hrs BaP (ng/m3) 24 hrs Average CO mg/m3 Benzene (C6H6) (μg/m3) NH3 Ar Ni O3 Pb (μg/m3)(ng/m3)(ng/m3)(μg/m3)(μg/m3) 1 10/1/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 Ist 2 10/2/ < < <0.1 < < /8/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II 4 nd October 10/9/ < < <0.1 < < ' /15/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 III 6 rd 10/16/ < < <0.1 < < /22/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 IV 8 th 10/23/ < < <0.1 < < /4/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 I 2 st 11/5/ < < <0.1 < < /11/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II 4 nd November 11/12/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 5, /18/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 III 6 rd 11/19/ < < <0.1 < < /25/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 IV 8 th 11/26/ < < <0.1 < < /2/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 I 2 st 12/3/ < < <0.1 < < /9/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II 4 nd December 12/10/ < < <0.1 < < ' /16/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 III 6 rd 12/17/ < < <0.1 < < /23/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 IV 8 th 12/24/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX CO NH3 O3 Min Max Mean th percentile QA-14

250 S.No. Month Week Day Station: A3,Govele PM10 PM2.5 SO2 (μg/m3) NOx (μg/m 3 ) 06 - μg/m 3 μg/m 3 14 hrs hrs hrs 24 hrs Average hrs hrs hrs CO BaP 24 hrs (ng/m3) mg/m3 Average Benzene (C6H6) (μg/m3) NH3 Ar Ni O3 Pb (μg/m3)(ng/m3)(ng/m3)(μg/m3)(μg/m3) 1 10/1/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 Ist 2 10/2/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < II nd 10/8/ < < <0.1 < < October 10/9/ < < <0.1 < < ' /15/ < < <0.1 < < III rd 10/16/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 10/22/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /23/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < I st 11/4/ < < <0.1 < < /5/ < < <0.1 < < II nd 11/11/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < November 11/12/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 5, /18/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < III rd 11/19/ < < <0.1 < < /25/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 11/26/ < < <0.1 < < /2/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < I st 12/3/ < < <0.1 < < /9/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II nd 4 December 12/10/ < < <0.1 < < ' /16/ < < <0.1 < < III rd 12/17/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 12/23/ < < <0.1 < < /24/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX O3 NH3 O3 Min Max Mean th percentile QA-15

251 S.No. Month Week Day Station: A4,Malvi PM10 PM2.5 SO2 (μg/m3) NOx (μg/m 3 ) 06 - μg/m 3 μg/m 3 14 hrs hrs hrs 24 hrs Average hrs hrs hrs CO BaP 24 hrs (ng/m3) mg/m3 Average Benzene (C6H6) (μg/m3) NH3 Ar Ni O3 Pb (μg/m3)(ng/m3)(ng/m3)(μg/m3)(μg/m3) 1 10/1/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 Ist 2 10/2/ < < <0.1 < < II nd 10/8/ < < <0.1 < < October ' /9/ <0.1 10/15/ < < < <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 < < < III rd 10/16/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 10/22/ < < <0.1 < < /23/ < < <0.1 < < I st 11/4/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /5/ < < <0.1 < < II nd 11/11/ < < <0.1 < < November 11/12/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 5, /18/ < < <0.1 < < III rd 11/19/ < < <0.1 < < /25/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < IV th 11/26/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /2/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < I st 12/3/ < < <0.1 < < /9/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II nd 4 December 12/10/ < < <0.1 < < ' /16/ < < <0.1 < < III rd 12/17/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 12/23/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /24/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX CO NH3 O3 Min Max Mean th percentile QA-16

252 Station: A5,Vanjoli S.No. PM10 PM2.5 SO2 (μg/m3) NOx (μg/m 3 ) CO Benzene BaP Month Week Day NH3 Ar Ni O3 Pb 24 hrs 24 hrs (C6H6) μg/m 3 μg/m (ng/m3) mg/m3 (μg/m3)(ng/m3)(ng/m3)(μg/m3)(μg/m3) Average Average (μg/m3) hrs hrs hrs hrs hrs hrs 1 10/1/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 Ist 2 10/2/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /8/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II 4 nd October 10/9/ < < <0.1 < < ' /15/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 III 6 rd 10/16/ < < <0.1 < < /22/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 IV 8 th 10/23/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /4/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 I 2 st 11/5/ < < <0.1 < < /11/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 II 4 nd November 11/12/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 5, /18/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 III 6 rd 11/19/ < < <0.1 < < /25/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 IV 8 th 11/26/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /2/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 I 2 st 12/3/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /9/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II 4 nd December 12/10/ < < <0.1 < < ' /16/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 III 6 rd 12/17/ < < <0.1 < < /23/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 IV 8 th 12/24/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX O3 NH3 O3 Min Max Mean th percentile QA-17

253 S.No. Month Week Day Station: A6,Kavadoli PM10 PM2.5 SO2 (μg/m3) NOx (μg/m 3 ) 06 - μg/m 3 μg/m 3 14 hrs hrs hrs 24 hrs Average hrs hrs hrs CO BaP 24 hrs (ng/m3) mg/m3 Average Benzene (C6H6) (μg/m3) NH3 Ar Ni O3 Pb (μg/m3)(ng/m3)(ng/m3)(μg/m3)(μg/m3) 1 10/1/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 Ist 2 10/2/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < II nd 10/8/ < < <0.1 < < October 10/9/ < < <0.1 < < ' /15/ < < <0.1 < < III rd 10/16/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 10/22/ < < <0.1 < < /23/ < < <0.1 < < I st 11/4/ < < <0.1 < < /5/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < II nd 11/11/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < November 11/12/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 5, /18/ < < <0.1 < < III rd 11/19/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /25/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < IV th 11/26/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /2/ < < <0.1 < < I st 12/3/ < < <0.1 < < /9/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II nd 4 December 12/10/ < < <0.1 < < ' /16/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < III rd 12/17/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < IV th 12/23/ < < <0.1 < < /24/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX CO NH3 O3 Min Max Mean th percentile QA-18

254 S.No. Month Week Day Station: A7,Sakhri PM10 PM2.5 SO2 (μg/m3) NOx (μg/m 3 ) 06 - μg/m 3 μg/m 3 14 hrs hrs hrs 24 hrs Average hrs hrs hrs CO BaP 24 hrs (ng/m3) mg/m3 Average Benzene (C6H6) (μg/m3) NH3 Ar Ni O3 Pb (μg/m3)(ng/m3)(ng/m3)(μg/m3)(μg/m3) 1 10/1/ <0.1 1 < < <0.01 <0.01 Ist 2 10/2/ < < < <0.01 < II nd 10/8/ <0.1 1 < < <0.01 < October 10/9/ < < < <0.01 < ' /15/ < < < <0.01 < III rd 10/16/ < < < <0.01 < IV th 10/22/ < < < <0.01 < /23/ <0.1 1 < < <0.01 < I st 11/4/ < < < <0.01 < /5/ < < < <0.01 < II nd 11/11/ < < < <0.01 < November 11/12/ < < < <0.01 <0.01 5, /18/ < < < <0.01 < III rd 11/19/ < < < <0.01 < /25/ < < < <0.01 < IV th 11/26/ <0.1 1 < < <0.01 < /2/ < < < <0.01 < I st 12/3/ < < < <0.01 < /9/ <0.1 1 < < <0.01 <0.01 II nd 4 December 12/10/ < < < <0.01 < ' /16/ < < < <0.01 < III rd 12/17/ <0.1 1 < < <0.01 < IV th 12/23/ <0.1 1 < < <0.01 < /24/ < < < <0.01 <0.01 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX CO NH3 O3 Min Max Mean th percentile QA-19

255 S.No. Month Week Day Station: A8,Mandivalli PM10 PM2.5 SO2 (μg/m3) NOx (μg/m 3 ) 06 - μg/m 3 μg/m 3 14 hrs hrs hrs 24 hrs Average hrs hrs hrs CO BaP 24 hrs (ng/m3) mg/m3 Average Benzene (C6H6) (μg/m3) NH3 Ar Ni O3 Pb (μg/m3)(ng/m3)(ng/m3)(μg/m3)(μg/m3) 1 10/1/ < < <0.01 <0.01 Ist 2 10/2/ < < <0.01 < II nd 10/8/ < < <0.01 < October 10/9/ < < <0.01 < ' /15/ < < <0.01 < III rd 10/16/ < < <0.01 < IV th 10/22/ < < <0.01 < /23/ < < <0.01 < I st 11/4/ < < <0.01 < /5/ < < <0.01 < II nd 11/11/ < < <0.01 < November 11/12/ < < <0.01 <0.01 5, /18/ < < <0.01 < III rd 11/19/ < < <0.01 < /25/ < < <0.01 < IV th 11/26/ < < <0.01 < /2/ < < <0.01 < I st 12/3/ < < <0.01 < /9/ < < <0.01 <0.01 II nd 4 December 12/10/ < < <0.01 < ' /16/ < < <0.01 < III rd 12/17/ < < <0.01 < IV th 12/23/ < < <0.01 < /24/ < < <0.01 <0.01 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX CO NH3 O3 Min Max Mean th percentile QA-20

256 Station: A9,Kelsi S.No. PM10 PM2.5 SO2 (μg/m 3 ) NOx (μg/m 3 ) CO Benzene BaP Month Week Day NH3 Ar Ni O3 Pb μg/ μg/ 24 hrs 24 hrs (C6H6) (ng/m3) mg/m3 (μg/m3)(ng/m3)(ng/m3)(μg/m3)(μg/m3) (μg/m3) m 3 m 3 Average Average hrs hrs hrs hrs hrs hrs 1 10/1/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 Ist 2 10/2/ < < <0.1 < < /8/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II 4 nd October 10/9/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < ' /15/ <0.1 4 < <0.1 < <0.01 III 6 rd 10/16/ < < <0.1 < < /22/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 IV 8 th 10/23/ < < <0.1 < < /4/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 I 2 st 11/5/ < < <0.1 < < /11/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II 4 nd November 11/12/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 5, /18/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 III 6 rd 11/19/ < < <0.1 < < /25/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 IV 8 th 11/26/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /2/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 I 2 st 12/3/ < < <0.1 < < /9/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II 4 nd December 12/10/ < < <0.1 < < ' /16/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 III 6 rd 12/17/ < < <0.1 < < /23/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 IV 8 th 12/24/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX CO NH3 O3 Min Max Mean th percentile QA-21

257 S.No. Month Week Day Station: A10,Gudegarh PM10 PM2.5 SO2 (μg/m3) NOx (μg/m 3 ) 06 - μg/m 3 μg/m 3 14 hrs hrs hrs 24 hrs Average hrs hrs hrs CO BaP 24 hrs (ng/m3) mg/m3 Average Benzene (C6H6) (μg/m3) NH3 Ar Ni O3 Pb (μg/m3)(ng/m3)(ng/m3)(μg/m3)(μg/m3) 1 10/1/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 Ist 2 10/2/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < II nd 10/8/ < < <0.1 < < October 10/9/ < < <0.1 < < ' /15/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < <0.01 III rd 6 10/16/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 10/22/ < < <0.1 < < /23/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < I st 11/4/ < < <0.1 < < /5/ < < <0.1 < < II nd 11/11/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < November 11/12/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 5, /18/ < < <0.1 < < III rd 11/19/ < < <0.1 < < /25/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 11/26/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /2/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < I st 12/3/ <0.1 1 < <0.1 < < /9/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 II nd 4 December 12/10/ < < <0.1 < < ' /16/ < < <0.1 < < III rd 12/17/ < < <0.1 < < IV th 12/23/ < < <0.1 < < /24/ < < <0.1 < <0.01 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOX O3 NH3 O3 Min Max Mean th percentile QA-22

258 ANNEXURE-10 WATER QUALITY DATA Sl.No Tests Savitri River Bhajra River near Ambhavali Vanjloli Nallah Creek water Kelsi Jetty area Kelsi 1 Colour (Hazen Units) 5 < 5 5 < 5 < 5 2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 3 Taste Un - Agreeable Un - Agreeable Agreeable Un - Agreeable Un - Agreeable 4 ph Turbidity, NTU Total Alkalinity as CaCO 3, mg/l Total Hardness as CaCO 3, mg/l Phosphate as P,mg/l Iron as Fe, mg/l Chlorides as Cl, mg/l Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l Calcium as Ca, mg/l Magnesium as Mg, mg/l Sulphate as SO 4, mg/l Nitrate as NO 3, mg/l Fluoride as F, mg/l Boron as B, mg/l < Residual free, Chlorine, mg/l (If Chlorinated) Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 19 Copper as Cu, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Manganese as Mn, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Phenolic Compounds as C 6H 5OH, mg/l < < < < < Mercury as Hg, mg/l < < < < < QA-23

259 Sl.No Tests Savitri River Bhajra River near Ambhavali Vanjloli Nallah Creek water Kelsi Jetty area Kelsi 23 Cadmium as Cd, mg/l <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 < Selenium as Se, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Total Arsenic as As, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Cyanide as CN, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Lead as Pb, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Zinc as Zn, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Anionic Detergents as MBAS, mg/l < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < Total Chromium as Cr, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Mineral Oil, mg/l Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 32 Sodium as Na, mg/l Potassium as K, mg/l Total Coliform, MPN/100 ml Fecal Coliform, MPN/100 ml <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 QA-24

260 ANNEXURE-10 WATER QUALITY DATA Sl. Bhajra River Vanjloli Creek water Jetty area Tests Savitri River No near Ambhavali Nallah Kelsi Kelsi 1 Colour (Hazen Units) 5 < 5 5 < 5 < 5 2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 3 Taste Un - Agreeable Un - Agreeable Agreeable Un - Agreeable Un - Agreeable 4 ph Turbidity, NTU Total Alkalinity as CaCO3, mg/l Total Hardness as CaCO3, mg/l Phosphate as P,mg/l Iron as Fe, mg/l Chlorides as Cl, mg/l Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l Calcium as Ca, mg/l Magnesium as Mg, mg/l Sulphate as SO4, mg/l Nitrate as NO3, mg/l Fluoride as F, mg/l Boron as B, mg/l < Residual free, Chlorine, mg/l (If 18 Chlorinated) Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 19 Copper as Cu, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Manganese as Mn, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 Phenolic Compounds as 21 C6H5OH, mg/l < < < < < Mercury as Hg, mg/l < < < < < QA-25

261 Sl. Bhajra River Vanjloli Creek water Jetty area Tests Savitri River No near Ambhavali Nallah Kelsi Kelsi 23 Cadmium as Cd, mg/l <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 < Selenium as Se, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Total Arsenic as As, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Cyanide as CN, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Lead as Pb, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Zinc as Zn, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 Anionic Detergents as MBAS, 29 mg/l < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < Total Chromium as Cr, mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < Mineral Oil, mg/l Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 32 Sodium as Na, mg/l Potassium as K, mg/l Total Coliform, MPN/100 ml Fecal Coliform, MPN/100 ml <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 QA-26

262 ANNEXURE-11 WATER BALANCE STATEMENT Activity Water Requirement, Loss, Waste Water, m 3 /day m 3 /day m 3 /day Dust suppression Green Belt Domestic Source Ground Water Total QA-27

263 ANNEXURE-14 VILLAGE-WISE LIST OF HOUSEHOLDS S. No Human Settlement in Buffer Zone Number of Households 1 Badera Dharampura Harduwa Pipariya Banjari Itora Ghaghrota Rohaniya Jararoda Harduwa Rampura Lakhanpura Majhgawan Dhanwahi Khuteshar Kudri Khirwa Dighi Gohawal Dhuli Urdani Dharwara Manghata Dugariya Dhawaiya Marwari Barhi Khanna Banjari Bichpura Khirwa Bachaiya Salaiya Bharauli Kanor Kudri 310 Total QA-28

264 ANNEXURE-15 COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON HEALTH STATUS OF THE WORKERS ROVALE BAUXITE MINE AS PER FROM-D & E List of Employee those Medical Examination & Vocational Training are Complited Company Employees SL NO. NAME DESIGNATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION With Date Vocational Training 1 BHALCHANDRA AMBADAS TONG Sr.MINES MANAGER Yes ( ) No Need 2 ARVIND AMRITLAL HARINKHERE MECH - ENGINEER Yes ( ) No Need 3 PAWAN KUMAR SINGH MINES- SURVEYOR No (x) No Need 4 SANJIBKUMAR HARIBALABH SINGH MINE FOREMAN Yes ( ) 14-18/07/2014 Yes ( ) 5 SATISHKUMAR CHINURAM DANGI MINE MATE Yes ( ) No (x) 6 JITENDRA MOTIRAM JADHAV SUPERVISOR Yes ( ) 02-06/07/2013 Yes ( ) 7 ROHIT ROHIDAS KARDEKAR SUPERVISOR Yes ( ) 02-06/07/2013 Yes ( ) 8 ASHOK RAMCHANDRA CHAVAN SUPERVISOR Yes ( ) 16-20/07/2014 Yes ( ) 9 T. SEVAKUMAR PILLAI DRILLING HELPER Yes ( ) 16-20/07/2014 Yes ( ) 10 RAGHUVIRSINGH CHUNILLA LAMORIA SUPERVISOR Yes ( ) 29/06/2015 to 03/07/2015 Yes ( ) 11 RANJEET RAMBHAU BHANSE SUPERVISOR Yes ( ) 14-18/07/2014 Yes ( ) QA-29

265 12 NARENDRA GANPAT JOSHI SUPERVISOR Yes ( ) 14-18/07/2014 Yes ( ) 13 MADAN MARUTI DHADAVE DRILLING HELPER Yes ( ) 02-09/09/2013 Yes ( ) 14 VISHAL VISHWAS LOKHANDE SUPERVISOR Yes ( ) 14-18/07/2014 Yes ( ) 15 PRASHANT TUKARAM SHRIKE SUPERVISOR Yes ( ) 02-09/09/2013 Yes ( ) 16 PRANAM DATTARAM TAVSALKAR W/b Operator No (x) 14-18/07/2014 Yes ( ) 17 TUSHAR PRAKASH RAHATWAL Register Keeper Yes ( ) 29/06/2015 to 03/07/2015 Yes ( ) STATUS 15 out of out of 14 Contractors Employees SL NO. NAME DESIGNATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION Vocational Training 1 SURAJ KANK SUPERVISOR No (x) No (x) 2 OMKAR SHIVAKANT SHEGEDAR EX - OPERATOR No (x) 02-09/09/2013 Yes ( ) 3 SUNIL GADSHI SUPERVISOR No (x) 29/06/2015 to 03/07/2015 Yes ( ) 4 DINESH UMARANE EX - OPERATOR No (x) 14-18/07/2014 Yes ( ) 5 PAWAN KUMAR PATEL LABOUR No (x) No (x) 6 RAMDHANI YADAV LABOUR No (x) No (x) 7 AMOL MALBHAGE SUPERVISOR No (x) 02-09/09/2013 Yes ( ) QA-30

266 8 RUPESH SHRIWARDHANKAR CLARK No (x) 02-09/09/2013 Yes ( ) 9 PRASHANT PATIL SUPERVISOR No (x) No (x) 10 ANWAR DHANSE SUPERVISOR No (x) No (x) 11 JAYPRAKASH MAHATO EX- OPERATOR No (x) 29/06/2015 to 03/07/2015 Yes ( ) 12 IRFAN MOPKAR SUPERVISOR No (x) 13 ASIF HARVITKAR SUPERVISOR No (x) 29/06/2015 to 03/07/2015 Yes ( ) 29/06/2015 to 03/07/2015 Yes ( ) 14 RAJENDRA MURMUR LABOUR No (x) No (x) 15 BINTUPURI GOSWAMI LABOUR No (x) No (x) 16 MD HADIS ANSARI LABOUR No (x) No (x) 17 LATIP ANSARI EX- OPERATOR No (x) No (x) 18 NARAYAN SAU DRIVER No (x) No (x) TOTAL 0 out of out of 18 Note : (1) Vocational Training (VT) of remaining employees of both mines will be completed by September & (2) Initial Medical Examination (IME) of remaining employee of both mines will be complited by the end of December-2015 QA-31

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275 Annexure-17 SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEARING IN TABULAR FORM COMPLIANCE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR ROWALE BAUXITE MINE OF M/S ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD. AT VILLAGE-ROWALE, DAPOLI-TALUKA, RATNAGIRI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA HELD ON 07 TH MAY Sl. No. Suggestions/Objecti ons 1 Shri. Sandeep Chikle, Sarapanch, Rovale Village stated: Rovale mine is in operation since last 10 years and the project proponent is very cooperative since beginning. However, the development of the area shall be in accordance with the developing business of the mine. Response from the Project Proponent The project proponent welcomed the suggestions and assured that, more CSR activities will be carried. Action Plan The company has allocated a budget for carrying out socioeconomic welfare activities as mentioned below- Employment to local people, providing Educational Facilities, Drinking Water Facilities (Bore wells), Drainage system, Promotion of Cultural Programmes, Road facility, Transportation Facility, Construction of Community halls and mini libraries etc. Time frame with financial Budget Throughout the mining operation period. An amount of Rs lakhs & 12.2 lakhs earmarked as capital and recurring expense for the implementation of CSR activites in surrounding villages. The proponent shall take road development, maintenance into consideration. The agents appointed by the project proponent shall take the villagers into confidence and thereafter the agents shall be appointed. The maintenance of the road used for the transportation of bauxite ore is carried out regularly and funds is contributed to the Local MLA Fund and to Zilla Parishad towards this job. The roads used for transportations will be repaired and maintained in good conditions. The truck carrying ore will be covered by tarpaulins to reduce fly dust. The village committee will be formed & Any issues will be solved with mutual understanding and in consultations with The land owners are being paid as per agreement. The plantations of Mango and Cashew will be carried in mined out areas and aftercare of the plantation is being taken until its selfsustainable. The land will be QA-40

276 COMPLIANCE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR ROWALE BAUXITE MINE OF M/S ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD. AT VILLAGE-ROWALE, DAPOLI-TALUKA, RATNAGIRI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA HELD ON 07 TH MAY Sl. No. Suggestions/Objecti ons The proponent shall take bore well in the water scarred area. The proponent shall not make any agreement with force. Response from the Project Proponent Yes will do this job in priority basis We are not doing any forceful agreement. villagers. Action Plan One borewell will be drilled as suggested by villagers. The agreements will be done with consent from land owners only. Time frame with financial Budget returned to respective owners. 2. Shri. Raghunath Lokhande, resident, Rovale village Stated: Existing Rovale mine is in operation since last 10 years and due to this project, the employment is increased. The project proponent is very cooperative and therefore the expansion of this project may be done. The project proponent welcomed the suggestions and assured that, more CSR activities will be carried. The company has allocated a budget for carrying out socioeconomic welfare activities as mentioned below- Employment to local people, providing Educational Facilities, Drinking Water Facilities (Bore wells), Drainage system, Promotion of Cultural Programmes, Road facility, Transportation Facility, Construction of Community halls and mini libraries etc. Throughout the mining operation period. An amount of Rs lakhs & 12.2 lakhs earmarked as capital and recurring expense for the implementation of CSR activates in surrounding villages. 3. Mr. Babu Chikle, resident, Rovale village stated: The project proponent has made development in the area and done contribution for The project proponent welcomed the suggestions and assured that, more CSR activities will be carried. The company has allocated a budget for carrying out socioeconomic welfare activities as mentioned below- Employment to local people, providing Throughout the mining operation period. An amount of Rs lakhs & 12.2 lakhs QA-41

277 COMPLIANCE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR ROWALE BAUXITE MINE OF M/S ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD. AT VILLAGE-ROWALE, DAPOLI-TALUKA, RATNAGIRI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA HELD ON 07 TH MAY Sl. No. Suggestions/Objecti ons school. The project proponent shall give priority to local villagers instead of outsiders for the employment. The expansion of this project shall be done. Response from the Project Proponent That the project proponent will definitely give priority to local villagers for employment. Action Plan Educational Facilities, Drinking Water Facilities (Bore wells), Drainage system, Promotion of Cultural Programmes, Road facility, Transportation Facility, Construction of Community halls and mini libraries etc. Time frame with financial Budget earmarked as capital and recurring expense for the implementation of CSR activites in surrounding villages. That the project proponent will definitely give priority to local villagers for employment. QA-42

278 ANNEXURE-18 MINING SCHEME APPROVAL FROM IBM QA-43

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