APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE. Form-1 FOR

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1 APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE Form-1 FOR Expansion of Mining capacity of Budawada Limestone Mines from 3.47 MTPA to 6.0 MTPA within existing ML area of ha at Budawada Village, Jaggayyapeta Mandal of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh Project Proponent: M/s. Jaypee Cement Corporation Ltd. New Delhi Environment Consultant: Vimta Labs Ltd. 142, IDA, Phase-II, Cherlapally, Hyderabad May, 2013

2 APPENDIX-I FORM -1 (I) Basic Information 1 Name of the Project Expansion of Mining capacity of Budawada Limestone Mines from 3.47 MTPA to 6.0 MTPA 2 S.. in the Schedule Activity 1(a) 3 Proposed capacity/area/length /tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled Proposed Capacity 6.0 MTPA Mining Lease Area Ha (existing ) Project Cost - Rs. 95 Crores 4 New/Expansion/Modernization Expansion 5 Existing Capacity/Area etc. Existing capacity 3.47 MTPA (operating mines) ML Area of operating mines Ha 6 Category of Project i.e., A or B A 7 Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify 8 Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify 9 Location Latitude : N Longitude : E ' Plot/Survey/Khasra. Village Mandal District State 10 Nearest railway station/airport along with distance in km 11 Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with distance in km 12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses) Survey of India-Toposheet no. - 65D/1 Vicinity map is enclosed in Annexure-I Location Map is enclosed in Annexure-II The entire lease falls in Budawada village. The area falls under Survey no.376 Budawada Jaggayyapeta Krishna Andhra Pradesh Bonakallu RS- 20 km, SW Vijayawada 70 km, SE Nearest Town Jaggayyapeta 1.5 km, NE Nearest City - Vijayawada km, SE Headquarters - Machilipatnam km, SE Village: Budawada Mandal: Jaggayyapeta District: Krishna State : Andhra Pradesh 13 Name of the applicant Jaypee Cement Corporation Ltd., 14 Registered Address M/s Jaypee Cement Corporation Ltd Sector 128, ida. - sunny.gaur@jalindia.co.in Address for Correspondence 15 Name Sunny Gaur Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Authorised Signatory Jaypee Cement Corporation Ltd. Sector-128, ida Expressway, ida, U.P. Page 2 of 40

3 Pin Code Telephone. & Fax Details of Alternative Sites Proposed project is a brown field, its expansion of examined, if any. mine s production capacity within existing ML area hence no alternative site examined. 17 Interlinked Projects Existing Jaypee Balaji Cement Plant of 5MTPA production capacity. 18 Whether separate application for interlinked projects has been submitted? Environmental clearance granted by MoEF vide ref..j /2008-iaii(i) dated enclosed as Annexure III 19 If yes, date of submission, Environmental clearance is in place 20 If no, reason t Applicable 21 Whether the proposal involves approval/ clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. a. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? t Applicable for the proposed expansion, as Forest Clearance has already obtained for the existing ML area vide ref no F /2010-FC dated enclosed as Annexure IV b. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? t Applicable for proposed expansion as chief conservator forest (WL) & Chief wild life warden has approved Wild life conservation plan vide ref.48837/2010/wl dt c. The C.R.Z. tification, 1991? 22 Whether there is any Government Order/ Policy relevant/ relating to the site? t Applicable Mine Lease allotment letter is enclosed in Memo no. 8807/M.II (2)/ dated The letter is enclosed in Annexure-V 23 Forest Land involved (Hectares) Proposed expansion is in existing ML area and forest diversion is already in place Ha Forest land has been diverted in favour of Jaypee Balaji Cement Project. 24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up? a. Name of Court b. Case. c. Orders/directions of the Court, if any, and its relevance with the proposed project. Forest Clearance granted by MoEF vide letter F. 8-93/2010 FC dated Page 3 of 40

4 (II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Sr Information/Checklist confirmation Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? / 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Construction works? 1.6 Demolition works? Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations Underground works including mining or tunneling? Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Current land use within the existing ML area is under Industrial Use. new change in land use is envisaged for the proposed increase in production of lime stone, as expansion is proposed within existing ML area. Since the proposal is for enhancement in the rate of production of lime stone within existing mine lease area, no clearance of existing land, vegetation and building is required. There will be no change in present land use with commencement of mining activities. However, after completion of mining activities, most of the mined out area will be afforested and partly converted in to water reservoir under the post mining land use plan. Mining exploration has been completed and Mining Plan and Progressive Mines Closure Plan for ML area over ha have been submitted to Controller of Mines, IBM on major construction work is proposed for the capacity expansion within the existing mine lease. There are no existing buildings within the lease area other than mines office and explosive magazine. Hence, no demolition works are involved. Existing facilities with in mine area will be used during proposed mine expansion. new above ground buildings, structures or earthworks proposed other than the extension mine void already created. t applicable since limestone will be mined out by opencast mining. Page 4 of 40

5 Sr. Information/Checklist confirmation 1.10 Reclamation works? / Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Reclamation work will be done as per approved mining plan after complete excavation of limestone. Partial reclamation will be carried out using the overburden generated till the life of mine. The remaining void will be developed with necessary protection arrangements as water reservoir. The rehabilitated area will be planted and remaining mining area will be converted in to rain water reservoir under rain water harvesting scheme Dredging? ne 1.12 Offshore structures? ne Production and manufacturing processes? Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Proposed increase in production from 3.47 MTPA to 6.0 MTPA Lime stone mine within existing mining lease area of ha Method of Mining is open cost, drilling & blasting with dumper shovel combination. For storage of explosives, 10 MT capacity magazine is available which is sufficient to meet the additional storage for enhanced production. additional storage facility is envisaged. There would not be any effluent from mine hence treatment of mine discharge is not required. Mine discharge will be only during the rainy season to discharge the excess rain water. Domestic waste water will be disposed into soak pits through septic tanks Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Waste water from vehicle washings will be used for dust suppression on internal roads after removal of oil & grease and suspended solids. 1.08Mm 3 top soil generation will be there during the entire life of mine which will be stacked in non-mineralised zone within ML area and dumps will be compacted to make plain area further plantation will be carried out Facilities for long term housing Existing colony is sufficient to Page 5 of 40

6 Sr. Information/Checklist confirmation of operational workers? / Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data accommodate additional employees New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or 1.19 infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? New or diverted transmission 1.20 lines or pipelines? Impoundment, damming, culverins, realignment or other 1.21 changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Limestone will be transported to crusher with existing road. Crusher is at distance of 3 km from ML area. new road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation is envisaged. new road, rail, air or waterborne transport network is envisaged for the mining project. t Envisaged t Envisaged t Envisaged 1.22 Stream crossings? stream crossing the ML area Abstraction or transfers of water form ground or surface waters? Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? The water required 70 m3/day for the mining activities will be sourced from existing allocation of the Plant from Krishna River. The proposed project will not disturb the natural drainage. The proposed project involves expansion of operating mining capacity. The transportation facilities currently under usage will be extended after the proposed expansion which will not lead to any physical changes in the locality. dismantling works are envisaged. However, part of the voids formed due to mining activities will be restored by using overburden backfilling and tree plantation. The balance void will be left out as water reservoir. ne 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or ne Page 6 of 40

7 Sr Sr. Information/Checklist confirmation / permanently? 1.29 Introduction of alien species? ne 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? t applicable 1.31 Any other actions? ne Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply): Information/checklist confirmation Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD / 2.3 Minerals (MT) 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source MT) Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data ML area of Ha is under our possession. 70 m3/day from existing water allocation. 6.0 MTPA of Limestone will be extracted. t required as the proposed expansion do not envisage any additional construction. 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) t Envisaged 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel 0.2 MW will be sourced from our Plant Supply/Captive Power. (MT), energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) ne 3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. Sr Information/Checklist confirmation Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Fuel oil shall be used in conjunction with ammonium nitrate for blasting operations. t envisaged Direct and indirect employment avenues will be created due to project, which would improve the Page 7 of 40

8 Sr.. Information/Checklist confirmation / 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the ne elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes ne Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data living conditions of the people, through socio-economic measures taken up by proponent. 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) Sr.. Information/Checklist confirmation / 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1.08Mm 3 top soil will be generated during entire life of mine. The domestic solid waste will be vermin-composted and used as organic manure for greenbelt. Waste oil and grease will be generated which will be disposed off safely as per Hazardous waste management rules. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes process wastes are envisaged 4.5 Surplus product ne 4.6 Domestic sewage sludge will be used Sewage sludge or other sludge from as manure for plantation. other effluent treatment sludge will be produced. 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes t envisaged 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment t envisaged 4.9 Contaminated soils or other t envisaged materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes t envisaged 4.11 Other solid wastes t envisaged 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) Sr Information/Checklist confirmation Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Emissions will be mainly from mining machinery i.e. diesel operated HEME, loading and transportation activities within ML area. 5.2 Emissions from production processes Only fugitive dust will be generated Page 8 of 40

9 Sr Information/Checklist confirmation Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment. Dust or odors from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data from mining activities. Fugitive emissions are expected from material handling and handling within the ML area. construction activities are envisaged. Dust will be generated during drilling, blasting and transportation of Limestone. There is no possibility of any odour generation. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste incineration is envisaged. Emissions from burning of waste in t envisaged 5.7 open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources t envisaged 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Sr.. Information/Checklist confirmation / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data ise will be generated from operation of shovels, dumpers, drills, dozers. The noise level inside operator cabins will range in between 74 to 85 db (A). Instantaneous noise will be generated during blasting activities will be in the range of 70 db(a) to 110 db(a) depending on the distance from blasting phase. 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers emission of light or heat is envisaged due to the proposed mining activities. The green belt proposed at the periphery of the proposed mine area will act as noise barrier. Regular maintenance of the mining machinery will help in reducing these noise levels. There will be no adverse effect on the ambient temperature. 6.2 From industrial or similar industrial process involved other Page 9 of 40

10 Sr.. processes Information/Checklist confirmation / 6.3 From construction or demolition Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data than mining operations construction or demolition activities are involved Instantaneous noise will be generated during blasting activities will be in the range of 70 db(a) to 110 db(a) depending on the distance from blasting phase. piling activities envisaged. 6.4 From blasting or piling Explosives will be used under the supervision of I st class mines manager and mining engineer/mining foreman with necessary precautions as per rules and regulations From construction or operational traffic From lighting or cooling systems Only controlled blasting will be carried out in accordance with MMR Precautions will be taken to minimize the noise and vibration by blasting. There will be no construction activities. Traffic will be added only for the internal transport. ne 6.7 From any other sources ne 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: Sr Information/Checklist confirmation From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Storage of explosive as per Mine act and Plan approved from DGMS & Controller of explosive. The sewage will be disposed through a series of septic tanks and soak pits. There will not be any external discharge of wastewater. Dust will be generated during the mine development phase and mine operational phase. But appropriate dust control systems such as dust Page 10 of 40

11 Sr.. Information/Checklist confirmation / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data suppression and dust extraction will be provided within the mine to control the dust emissions well within the prescribed standards. Therefore any contamination of land or water bodies is not envisaged. 7.4 From any other sources ne 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment ne from these sources? 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment Sr Information / Checklist confirmation From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Explosives will be stored in secured magazines as per Indian explosive Act. other risk of accidents is envisaged as there will be no other storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances other than above mentioned permitted explosives 8.2 From any other causes ne 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. Floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? The project site falls in zone-iii as per IS 1893 (Part-I): Hence, seismically it is a moderate zone. 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality Sr.. Information/Checklist confirmation 9.1 Lead to development of supporting facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.: / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The establishment of proposed project would aid the overall socio and economic development of the region. Direct and indirect employment avenues will be created due to Page 11 of 40

12 Sr.. Information/Checklist confirmation Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data project, which would improve the living conditions of the people, through socio-economic measures taken up by proponent. Existing Supporting and ancillary facilities will be utilized. Housing development Extractive industries major housing developments are envisaged t envisaged Supply industries JCCL own Cement Plant JP Cement, 3.0 km, West Other Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Set a precedent for later developments Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects t envisaged Rain water harvesting reservoir & plantation will be carried out in the mined area. During operational phase periphery development in terms of infrastructure and improvement of local socioeconomic condition have potential to improve. t envisaged. (III) Environmental Sensitivity Sr Areas Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Name/ Identity Aerial distance (Within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary Nil within 15-km radius The area within the lease is a part of the 1) Budawada RF Mine is a part of Budawada RF 2) Balusupadu RF km, NW 3) Jaggayyapeta Ext.RF km, ESE 4) Venkatayapalem RF km, S 5) Ginjupalle RF km, SSE Page 12 of 40

13 Sr Areas Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Name/ Identity Aerial distance (Within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary 6) Kuntimaddi RF km, SSE NA Krishna river km, S Palleru river 0.5 km, E (A Tributary of Krishna River) 5 State, National boundaries Nil within 15-Km radius 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or yes The area is having well developed road network. other tourist, pilgrim areas 7 Defence installations Nil within 15-Km radius 8 Densely populated or built-up area Jaggayyapeta 1.5 km Areas occupied by sensitive manmade land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) Public Health Centres and schools exist in 15-km radius area Ground water occurs at m depth during rainy season. Nil in 15-km radius The area is not known for these natural hazards. Seismically, this area is categorized under Zone-III as per IS-1893 (Part- 1) Hence, seismically the region is in a moderate zone. Page 13 of 40

14 I hereby give an undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any, to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: Place: SUNNY GAUR AUTHORISED SIGNATORY SECTOR-128, NOIDA-U.P. NOTE: 1. The projects involving clearance under coastal Regulation zone tification, 1991 shall submit with the application a C.R.Z map duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies, showing the project activities, w.r.t. C.R.Z (at the stage of ToR) and the recommendations of the State Coastal Zone Management Authority (at the stage of EC). Simultaneous action shall also be taken to obtain the requisite clearance under the provisions of the C.R.Z tification, 1991 for the activities to be located in the CRZ. 2. The projects to be located within 10 km or the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-a-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon (at the stage of EC)." 3. All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forests including submission of application for TOR/Environmental Clearance, subsequent clarifications, as may be required from time to time, participation in the EAC Meeting on behalf of the project proponent shall be made by the authorized signatory only. The authorized signatory should also submit a document in support of his claim of being an authorized signatory for the specific project." Page 14 of 40

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16 ANNEXURE II STUDY AREA MAP OF 10 KM RADIUS MODIFIED MINING PLAN OF BUDAWADA LIMESTONE MINES ML Boundary co-ordinates : Latitude Longitude A N E B N E C N E D N E E N E F N E G N E Page 16 of 40

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32 Annexure VI SURFACE GEOLOGICAL PLAN Page 32 of 40

33 ANNEXURE-VII 5 YEAR COMPOSITE PLAN & CROSS SECTION Page 33 of 40

34 ANNEXURE-VIII CONCEPTUAL PLAN & CROSS SECTION Page 34 of 40

35 ANNEXURE-IX PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE 1.0 PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK FOR EIA STUDY The components of the EIA study include: Determination of baseline data using primary data generation and secondary data available from various government published reports on air, meteorology, water, soil, flora & fauna, socio-economics, infrastructure, sensitive areas (forests, archaeological, historical etc); Detailed description of all elements of the project activities during the preconstruction, mine development and operational phases. The elements analyzed include the infrastructures of the project including drainage features, roads, waste collection, disposal and management and utility requirements; Identification of the sources of pollution and assessing the impacts on the environment due to proposed enhancement in production. Preparation of EIA and EMP documents with recommendations on preventive and mitigative measures for limiting the impact on environment during various stages of project. Development of a suitable post study-monitoring program to comply with various environmental regulations; and Risk Assessment (RA) and Disaster Management Plan (DMP) describing the probable risks and preventive & precautionary measures to be followed in the event of emergency situations such as accidents, fire etc. 2.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA GENERATION Sr. Attributes. 1 Ambient Air Quality Scope of Work The baseline air quality will be monitored at eight locations twice a week during one non-monsoon season for PM 10, PM 2.5, SO 2, NOx, CO and HC. AAQ monitoring locations will be selected as per CPCB Guidelines for Ambient Air Quality monitoring April, Meteorological data Design of ambient air quality sampling network with regard to topography, population, sensitive locations, emission sources, background concentrations and possible impact zones, through application of screening air quality models for assessing air quality prior to start of baseline study. Micrometeorological survey will be carried out at project site for three months i.e., for one season. Data will be generated for temperature, wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity (min & max), rainfall, and cloud cover. The survey will be supported by the meteorological data for the area collected from nearest IMD station Page 35 of 40

36 Sr.. Attributes Scope of Work and trend analysis of micro-meteorological data generated at the site. 3 Water Quality Water samples will be collected at ten locations covering 10 km radius area. The samples will be analyzed as per IS and EPA Act as applicable. 4 Soil Quality Soil samples will be collected at eight locations from three different levels up to a depth of 90 cm and analyzed for the parameters such as grain size, ph, salinity, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, NPK, TDS, Na, Mg, Ca, Cl -, F - etc. 5 ise Levels ise monitoring will be carried out at eight locations by using Integrated noise meter on hourly observations for 24 hr at each location. The observed data will be compiled and statistical analysis will be done for L 10, L 50, L 90, L eq, L day, L night and L dn. 6 Land use Land use as per the district census handbooks will be analysed to identify the present land use within the 10-km radius area. Various land use classifications will be computed. 7 Ecological Studies (Terrestrial and Aquatic) 8 Socio- Economic aspects 9 Traffic density The study will be carried out using secondary sources of information. Primary as well as secondary data will be collected for flora and fauna of the study area. The survey includes assessment of the species diversity, density, abundance etc in the study area and formulation of ecological indices, assessment of likely changes on flora and fauna due to the project related activities, suggestions for conservation and protection of flora and fauna in the study area. Socio-Economic aspects will be covered for the project area based on the Census documents and NIC database. Local and District administration will be contacted for collecting the required data. primary studies will be carried out under this aspect. traffic survey shall be carried out once during the study period. 2.1 Legislation and Regulatory Considerations Government policies, legislation and regulations relevant to the proposal will be identified. Local plans and policies will also be evaluated. Project characteristics will be analyzed to ensure compliance with these policies, legislation and regulations. Appropriate recommendations will be provided to ensure regulatory compliance. The legislation relevant to the project will be summarized and presented in the EIA Report. Page 36 of 40

37 2.2 Environmental Impact Assessment There are various qualitative as well as quantitative methods of conducting EIA studies, each having its own merits and demerits. We intend to use the best logical tool to assess the impact of the project. A qualitative and quantitative assessment of pollution aspects of proposed project (air and dust, wastewater, noise pollution, wastewater discharges etc.) will also be done to identify the adequacy of the proposed control measures as well as the likely impact on existing critical areas. The short term and long-term impacts, particularly on sensitive targets such as endangered species, plants and historically important monuments, will be identified and mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts will be suggested. Air Impacts Emission Inventory will be carried in an area of 10-km around the ML boundary site. A computer based internationally recognized mathematical air quality models - ISC-ST3 and other model suitable for the region will be identified and run to predict the concentration of PM 2.5, PM 10, SO 2, NOx, CO and HC due to the operation of the proposed project. The dispersion model results will be included in the report using isopleths or other graphical methods, over laying a land use map of the surrounding area. Prediction of short term and long term ground level concentrations of PM 2.5, PM 10, SO 2, NO x and graphical representation in the form of isopleths through application of air quality models taking effects of terrain and requirements specified in the publication by Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi Assessment of Impact on Air Environment: Guidelines for conducting Air Quality Modeling ; Justification of air dispersion modeling used with a detailed listing of all assumptions. Water Environment Estimation of water balance for the proposed expansion in consultation with JP CEMENT; Characterization/collection of data on waste water streams; Assessment of the nature of effluents likely to be discharged and its impact; Assessment of feasibility of water recycles, and reuse for green belt development and irrigation; Recommendations on water conservation measures based on past experience on similar projects. Land Environment Collection of data on soil characteristics and soil types; Page 37 of 40

38 Quantification of solid wastes likely to be generated during operation and suggestions on proper collection, treatment and disposal methods; Delineation of environmentally compatible options for value added utilization of solid wastes; Strengthening of green belt keeping in view the selected plant species and attenuation factors for noise and air pollutants. Biological Environment Collection of the existing and available information on flora and fauna in the study area including rare and endangered species; Assessment of the species diversity, density, abundance etc. in the study area; Assessment of likely changes on flora and fauna due to the projects and related activities; Delineation of conservation measures for the protection of flora and fauna in the study area. ise Environment Sources of noise and its impact on the environment would be clearly brought out. The noise level at varying distances for multi-sources will be predicted using suitable model. A comparison of measured noise (L eq ) at monitoring locations to that of predicted noise levels (L eq ) would be made and mitigatory measures required, if any, will be recommended to conform to regulatory ambient air noise standards. We propose to estimate increase in noise levels over the baseline conditions in different zones like industrial, residential and sensitive areas like hospitals, wild life habitation etc. The potential noise level exposure will be determined and evaluated for acceptable limits of exposure. Socio-Economic and Health Environment Study of parameters to assess/characterize the quality of life in the study area; Assessment of changes from the baseline in the socioeconomic parameters due to proposed plant operations; Assessment of economic benefits to community. Aesthetic/Cultural Identification of all historical/archeological sites/monuments in the study area. 2.3 Environment Management Plan For each potential negative impact identified, recommendations will be presented for avoidance, minimization or mitigation of impacts along with costs associated with potential mitigation. Page 38 of 40

39 An EIA/EMP, based on three months baseline study, will be prepared for the project. The EMP will address the following: Identify and summarize all anticipated significant adverse environmental impacts; Identify and summarize all mitigation measures, including the type of impact to which it relates and the conditions under which it is required; Define a set of policies and objectives for environmental performance and continual enhancement of performance; Green belt development plan; Recommend monitoring and reporting procedures including the parameters to be monitored, methods to be used, sampling locations, frequency of measurements, detection limits and definition of thresholds that will signal the need for corrective actions; Recommend capacity development and training requirements for implementation of EMP; Recommend an organizational structure for effective implementation of the EMP; and Draw up an implementation and cost schedule for EMP. An environmental monitoring and management plan will be developed for the sensitive elements of the environment that may require monitoring during mine development and implementation of the proposed project. Recommendations will be made on the institutional arrangements that will be necessary to ensure effective monitoring and management. A detailed management and monitoring program will be developed to reduce the effects of potential negative environmental impacts. 2.4 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan Risk Assessment studies comprising sub-activities such as hazard identification, assessment and quantification of risk for suggesting risk mitigation measures based on Maximum Credible Accident (MCA) Analysis to be carried out for the proposed project. Preparation of the Risk Assessment Report will be followed by Disaster Management Plan (DMP) and Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) based on the quantitative Risk Assessment of the proposed activity and associated infrastructure for the project. The study includes identification of process hazards, preliminary assessment of hazardous sections of the project and that of storage with recourse to fire and explosion index for these units, analysis of major inventories in process and storage and identification of major hazardous locations of the mine with recourse to GoI Rules, Page 39 of 40

40 2.5 Occupational Health and Safety We will review the safety management and occupational health surveillance system in the proposed facility plant and recommend for further appropriate measures. Page 40 of 40