Building Lime Stone Mine of Vikrambhai Chanabhai Bhutiya, Survey no. 61/11/ paiki 2, Vill. Nathal, Tal.Una, Dis.Gir Somnath. Mo. No.

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1 Building Lime Stone Mine of Vikrambhai Chanabhai Bhutiya, Survey no. 61/11/ paiki 2, Vill. Nathal, Tal.Una, Dis.Gir Somnath. Mo To. State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Paryavaran Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhinagar. Sub: Application for Environmental Clearance for the Bldg.Lime Stone Mine of Shree Vikrambhai Chanabhai Bhutiya, Admeasuring Hector, Survey no. 61/11/ paiki 2. Vill. Nathal, Tal.Una, Dis.Gir Somnath. Respected Sir, We propose to start the operation of the Building lime stone of mine in above mentioned location. As per the moef circular dated 18/05/2012. We require to obtain the prior environmental clearance. We herewith apply (in From-1) for environmental clearance with and other supporting documents. We request your good selves to kindly consider our case in earliest Committee meeting and grant us the recommendation/environmental Clearance. Thanking You, Sincerely Yours, For, Shree Vikrambhai Chanabhai Bhutiya, (LEASE OWNER)

2 FORMATE OF CHECKLIST FOR FIRST PRESENTATION BEFORE THE SEAC, GUJARAT Sr. Particulars. 1. About the Proposal Details a. Name of Lease Holder Shree Vikrambhai Chanabhai Bhutiya b. Location Address Survey no. 61/11/ paiki 2. Vill. Nathal, Tal.Una, Dis.Gir Somnath c. Name of mineral to mine Building Lime Stone d. End use of Mineral For construction Work e. Man power &. of working days 10 no. of man power will be involved. of working days will be 270 Days. 2. About the Lease Area a. Lease Area Hector b. Lease Period 5 Years c. Co ordinates (Latitude & A ʹ. "N Latitude Longitude) B '. "E Longitude d. Ownership of Lease area (Govt. Land, Private Land, etc.) Private Land e. Satellite Image of the project Satellite Image of the area is attached showing 1 Km & 5 Km radial area. f. Present Land use of Lease Area. Presently is lease area is Pvt. Barren land. mining activities has been carried out till date there are vegetation mostly bushes are present in the are g. Rate of mining (MT/Annum) 24,000 MT per Annum of Building Lime Stone h. Total reserve of mineral & life of mine. Mineral reserves-2,40,000 tones Life of mine 10 years 3. Environment setting: a. Whether project involves forest Forest land involved

3 land? If Yes, status of application for diversion of forest land. b. Aerial Distance of the lease area from nearest: (1)National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary Biosphere Reserve National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary Biosphere reserve exists within the core & Buffer Zone (2) Reserve Forest/ Protected Forest (3) Water Bodies -Arabian sea km - Machhundri River 8 Km toward. (4) Human Habitation Village Nathal exists at a distance of 1.0 km. (5) Nearest Railway Line Una Railway station 7.50 Km. (6) Nearest Road NH 8E Km (7) (7) tified/protected Archaeological Sites (8) Social Infrastructure Viz. Social Infrastructure like school,hospital,historic school,hospital,historic cultural/religious places cultural/religious places,defence at Una 7 Km from site establishment etc. c. Hydrology indicating water surface water body exists in the core zone bodies & ground water depth & quality. d. Wind rose Predominant wind direction SW diagram/predominates wind Wind Speed Max 15 Km/Hr & Min 04 Km/hr direction & wind Speed e. Existing dust & ise level After operation start reported Existing dust level. Average ise level around 51 db f. Endemic and endangered species for flora and fauna, if any in the area Endemic & endangered species of flora & fauna found in the core Zone. 4. About the mining Activities: a. Requirement of power supply and water supply and its source Power supply required is 70 HP at the mine site. About 3.00 KLD water is required for the purpose of drinking, dust suppression & green belt development & water will be made available bore well. b. Method of mining (Manual/Semi Open cast Semi mechanized method of mining.

4 mechanized/mechanized) c. Details of method of working with phasing of actives (Sequence of mining operations). Height and width of benches and side slope d. Likely impact of mining activities. e. Details of drilling, Blasting, explosives. f. Storage of explosive and safety measures at the time blasting. g. Section plan map showing overburden (Average) h. Details of over barding (OB) removal And Stacking i. Plan for managing storm water, Details of garland drains to be provided j. Plan for managing dust,noise,slit and other pollution during mining activities k. Mode of transportation of mineral and transportation route l. Mode for control of fugitive emission during transportation Semi mechanized open cast method of excavation. The soil cover be remove by use of a JCB. The Production is in form of lime stone blocks. The limestone block is generated with help of stone cutter. Wet cutting is employed. The blocks are liberated manually and loaded into trucks or Tractor to be sent the construction site. The blocks measure around 15 X 09 X 09 Dust & ise will be generated Drilling & Blasting is involved in the mining Method. need to store explosive Because there is no proposal for blasting. Section plan that showing OB is enclosed with Form 1 About 40 % waste as mineral reject will be generated in next 5 years which will be used for backfilling by step wise. Yes, Garland drain will be provided around working pit. Proper Plantation within and around working area. Regular water sprinkling to suppress dust Avoid unnecessary & idle running of machine &make its optimum use. Regular maintenance of machineries, vehicals etc and use PPE Transportation of Building Lime Stone will be done with the help of truck from working faces to destination. The area is well connected with Tehsil & District headquarter & other cities. Regular water sprinkling will be done at the haulage road to suppress dust.

5 m. Provision of First aid kit, use of PPEs and other measures proposed for safety of workers: First aid kit will be provided at the mine site. Protective equipment like goggles, helmet, face shield, hand gloves, safety belt, and barricade tape will be provided to the workers. All the precautionary measures, safety rules, regulations and procedures will be followed. 5. About the post mine plans: a. Plan for green belt development,area of green belt, no &type of species to be planted and budgetary for the same b. Layout Plan showing demarcation of green belt: c. Mine closure plan: demolition of structure, removal of Deleterious material and restoration /reclamation of land: d. Plan for post mining use/reclamation/fencing of pits. e. Plan for periodic monitoring of Environmental quality and management: We Have Attached Environmental Clearance Report. Proper plantation on mined out benches. Proper plantation of saplings, suitable for the region will be carried out in consultation with forest department. Yes, attached with form1 Implementation of progressive mine closure plan includes development of green belt within lease area, along boundary as well backfilled mine out area. Reclamation works in way of backfilling & convert land for forestry and agriculture will be done. Yes, Periodic monitoring of Environmental quality will be done as per the CPCB norms. 6. Environment Management Plan a. A details EMP including the Protection and mitigation measures for impact on Human health & Environment as well as detailed monitoring plan and environmental management cell proposed for implementation and monitoring of EMP Yes, Detailed EMP will be prepared which includes protection and mitigation measures for impact on Human health & Environment.

6 7. About the social obligations: a. Mitigation measure to reduce hazardous conditions and hardship to local inhabitants. b. Concerns of local inhabitants like: health,water, employment, resettlement/rehabilitation, etc. c. Specific activities proposed to be carried out under the corporate social Responsibility addressing the concerns of local inhabitants along with budgetary., Hazardous substance will be used. Project will provide employment opportunity to the local people.we will arrange the medical check-up camps for mine workers & proposed effected villager. R/R plan is applicable. Development activities like hand pump for drinking water; maintenance of road, common toilet will be taken up. Total fund for Socio Economic development is about 2 % total income. Date: / /2015 Signature and Stamp of Place: Gir Somnath Mining and Geological Department

7 APPENDIX I FROM 1 Basic Information Name of the project: Building Lime Stone Mine of Shree Vikrambhai Chanabhai Bhutiya. Location: Survey no. 61/11/ paiki 2. Vill. Nathal, Tal.Una, Dis.Gir Somnath. Size of the Project: Hector. Expected cost of the project: 10 lakh Contact Information: Shree Vikrambhai Chanabhai Bhutiya At. Nathal, Tal. Una Dis.Gir Somnath. Mo Screening Category: B2 Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.,) Activity Construction operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) S.N o Information/Checklist confirmation 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes / Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data Change in the land use of Mining Lease area is envisaged as the existing land use category is barren land which shall continue to be so even after mining operations cease. Present topography is having

8 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and building? flat terrain. Please refer layout plan and short view is attached as per Annexure -6 & 7 respectively. Clearance of some weeds/grasses may take place. vegetation exists within the lease area. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? t Applicable 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore t Applicable house, soil testing? 1.5 Construction works? Office and store house set up temporary basis so no new construction work is required. 1.6 Demolition works? 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations. 1.9 Underground works including mining or NO Most of the workers are from nearby village and they return to their homes after their work only rest shelter will be made on temporary. tunneling? Reclamation works? Yes After completion of mining period, pit will be reclaimed as agriculture and cultivation purpose. Dredging? NO Offshore structures? t Applicable Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Semi mechanizes open cast method of excavation. The soil cover will be removed by use of a JCB. The Production is in from of limestone blocks. The limestone blocks are generated with help of stone cutters. Wet cutting is employed. The blocks are liberated manually and loaded on to trucks or tractor

9 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? 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 infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Impoundment, damming, culver ting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? yes trolleys to be sent to the client. The blocks measure around 15 X9 X9 Facilities for storage of goods or materials. Mineral will be kept at the working faces and directly sold to the local suppliers. The top soil will be stacked at separate site and the same will be used for the plantation purpose. About 40 % waste will be generated. This waste will be used for the backfilling. Enough construction workers available in nearby area. new road, rail will be constructed. Existing road network will be used. closure or diversion of transportation Routes. Stream crossings? ne Abstraction or transfers of water from 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 Yes In view of neither any surface drain/stream nor any water course (minor) passing through the mining lease area, there will not be any changed in surface hydrology. Abstraction of ground water proposed. During the operational phase, required materials and personnel will be transported to the mine lease area. The

10 existing road network will be used. Long-term dismantling or Decommissioning or restoration works? Ongoing activity during decommissioning Mining shall be done as per which could have an impact on the guidelines of Geology and environment? Mining department. Influx of people to an area in either Yes 10 personals shall be employed temporarily or permanently? for the project. Introduction of alien species? t Applicable Loss of native species or genetic t Applicable diversity? Any other actions? t Applicable Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or Yes A copy of 7-12 and is agricultural land (ha) attached as per Annexure Water (expected source & competing users unit: KLD Yes Water consumption will be 3.00 KL/Day. Out of this 1.00 KL/Day will be used for Domestic purpose and 1.00 KL/Day will be use for sprinkling purpose KL/Day Source of water will be Bore well 2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Building Lime stone 2,000 MT 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, and/soil (expected source-mt) per Year. t Applicable 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) t Applicable 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Yes Electricity used 70 HP connection Electricity provided by PGVCL other energy is required t Applicable

11 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with. approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, t applicable which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or t Applicable water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g.by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. 3.5 Any other causes t Applicable Yes Local Persons will get direct & indirect employment and enhance the skill of the local people of nearby village. The proposed project shall not affect any vulnerable groups of people in the near vicinity. Production of solid waste during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month). S. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate. quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes Total 40 % of the ROM WILL BE GENERATED AS A WASTE, WHICH WILL BE FURTHER USED FOR BACKFILLING. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or t Applicable commercial waste) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) t Applicable

12 4.4 Other industrial process wastes t Applicable 4.5 Surplus product t Applicable 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from t Applicable effluent treatment 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes t Applicable 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment t Applicable 4.9 Contaminated soils or other t Applicable materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes t Applicable 4.11 Other solid wastes t Applicable Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(kg/hr) S. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with. approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources NO 5.2 Emissions from production processes 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or equipment 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odors from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste. Yes Yes Dust will be generated during activities such as cutting, sizing, handling and transportation of minerals. A think green belt shall be developed around the periphery of the mine to attenuate the noise levels. Additionally, daily sprinkling of water will carry the dust suppression. t Application

13 5.6 Emission from incineration of waste t Application 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in t Application open air (e.g. slash material s, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources t Application S.. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Information/Checklist confirmation 6.1 From Operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data Yes The mining operation will be open cast manual method. ise will be generated from operation of cutting and sizing only. However, earmuff will be provided to be the personals/operators at the time of operation. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes industrial process will be involved at mine lease area. 6.3 From construction or demolition t Applicable 6.4 From blasting or piling blasting is proposed. 6.5 From construction or operational traffic 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems t Applicable 6.7 From any other sources t Applicable Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: S.. Information/Checklist confirmation 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data t Applicable t Applicable

14 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted NO to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources t Applicable 7.5 Is there a risk of long term up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? There is no such risk. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project which could affect human health or the environment. S.. Information/Checklist confirmation 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage handling use or production of hazardous substances Yes/N o Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data Hazardous substance will be in very negligible quantity as drilling and blasting is not proposed. 8.2 From any other causes From use of stone cutter. 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc.)? Area is susceptible to earthquake. Project area falls in zone III. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality. S.. Information/Checklist confirmation 9.1 Lead to development of supporting. lities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g. Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) housing development Yes/N o Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data Only temporary rest shelter would be made.

15 extractive industries supply industries other 9.2 Lead to after use of the site, which could haven impact on the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Part of the excavated Mine will be backfilled & will be developed as green belt. & Rest will be used for rain water storage and which will have a positive impact on nearby agricultural lands. As the area being rich with building lime stone mineral, number of mines in surrounding area, may either restart or increase production which will lead to increase combined environmental impacts, particularly due to increased road traffic for materials transport/dispatch Environmental Sensitivity S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data 1. Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value t Applicable 2. Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains forests. 3. Areas used protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4. Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes -Arabian sea km -Machhundri River 8 Km toward. t Applicable

16 5. State, National boundaries t Applicable 6. Routes or facilities used by the public for t Applicable access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas. 7. Defense installations t Applicable 8. Densely populated or built-up area Nathal 1.0 km. 9. Areas occupied by sensitive man-made uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10. Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11. Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.( those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12. Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, folding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) Una Primary school 7 Km from site t Applicable t Applicable Area is susceptible to Earthquake. Projects are falls in Zone III. (I) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: Place:. Signature of the applicant With Name and Full Address (Project Proponent/ Authorized Signatory)

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