EIA Report for ha Bhatia Limestone Mine EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1.1 Introductions The lease area is being hold by M/s KJS Cement Ltd, and Pawan Kumar Ahluwalia is the Managing Director and correspondence address is M/s KJS Cement Ltd. Post- Amaliya, Tehsil- Maihar Dist. Satna (MP). The mining lease was renewed for period of 20 years from to As per P-II form, land of lease area is private own land. The committee suggested Terms of References ( ToR ) for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) through its letter no. 317/PS-MS/MPPCB/SEAC/TOR (95)/2012 Bhopaldated , which are incorporated in the EIA/EMP report at their respective places. 1.2 Details of the project Table - 1 S. No. Particulars Details 1. Locations Village Bhatia Tehsil Maihar District Satna State MP 2. Latitude Longitude TO North TO East 3. General ground level 350m 4. Elevation range Highest - 353m RL Lowest - 349m RL 5. Nearest National/state Highway NH km - S 6. Nearest Railway Station Maihar km 7. Nearest Airport Khajuraho km 8. Nearest Tourist Place within 10km radius. None 9. Archaeological Important Place within 10km radius. None 10. Ecological Sensitive Areas (Wild Life Sanctuaries) within 10km None radius. 11. Reserved / Protected Forest within None 10km radius (Boundary to boundary distance) 12. Nearest major city with Nil population within 10km radius 13. Nearest Town / City within 10km None radius 14. Nearest Village Barhia km - SSW 15. Nearest River Tamas River km - NW 1 P a g e

2 16. Nearest Nalla Serainjl Nalla -3.5km - SSW Bakali Nalla -0.4km -W Gobarhari Nalla -1.0km - NNE Koriha Nalla -7.0km - NE Junneh Nalla -7.25km - NE Jhinna Nalla -4.0km - E Manhi Nalla -7.0km -NW Gadha nalla -4.5km -W Local pond -0.3km -S 17. Nearest Hill Ranges No Source: Field Survey 1.3 Mining lease status Subject lease area is located at village Bhatia, Tehsil Maihar; District Satna (MP). The lease was granted for period of 20years from to Mining Details Table 2 S. No. Particulars Details 1 Type of Mine Open Cast 2 Mining Lease Area Ha 3. Mineable Area Ha 4. Existing Pits & Quarries ha 5. Existing Dumps 3.10ha 6. Infrastructure and road Nil 7. Mineral Storage Nil 8. Plantation Nil 9. Barren Land ha 10. Recoverable Reserve tonnes 11. Method of mining Fully mechanized 12. Ultimate Depth of Mining 22m bgl (327mRL) 13. Ultimate Pit Slope 45 o 14. Expected Life of Mines 30 years 15. Lease Period 20 year upto Thickness of top soil Minimum 2.0 m Maximum 5.0 m 17 Stripping Ratio Nil 18 Existing mode to transportation Road 19 Area to be covered under dumps nil in conceptual period 20 Area covered under pit in conceptual period ha 21 Area to be reclaimed by 8.09 ha 2 P a g e

3 conceptual period 22 Area to be covered under 16.0ha plantation by conceptual period 23 Area to covered under water ha reservoir 24 Average mrl AMSL 25 Ground water table Monsoon period 29m bgl (320mRL) Dry month 39m bgl (310mRL) Source: Approved Mining Plan by IBM Mineable Reserves and Life of Mine Mineable reserves are those reserves, which are left after deducting mineral blocked in benches and barrier zone area, details are given above. Thus total mineable reserves ( ) are MT Mine life estimated by taking mineable reserves and maximum yearly production of limestone is 5,00,000 MT per year. Total Mineable Reserve is T Thus first five year Production= T Balance Reserves = = MT Life = /500000= year. Thus Total Mine Life = =30.13 say 30year form start the mine The life of the mine is worked out on the basis of the production projected presently. This will change depending upon the market conditions as well as the increase in reserves after proposed exploration Method of Mining Proposed mining operations such as development, drilling, winging of ore, loading and transport etc. will be carried out by opencast fully mechanized method with deployment of JCB, excavator cum loader shovel, Loader etc. Regular drilling will be done for heaving purpose in the lease area. Blasting will be done on regular basis. Random holes of large dia 100mm with 6m deep hole drilling will be done and occasionally if JH required then it will be used. Haul road has been extended to every working bench and to the floor of the quarry. During the period of working site services like mine office, separate lavoratory for male and female developed in north of the lease area. Table No 3 Year wise development/ production during the first five year period Year Soil in m 3 mine waste Production in t Stripping ratio 12% m 3 1 st Nil Nil 2 nd Nil Nil 3 rd Nil Nil 4 th Nil Nil 5 th Nil Nil Total Nil Nil 3 P a g e

4 1.4 Requirements for the project Land Requirement Total mining lease area is Ha. The status of the land is given below: Table -4 District/ Taluka Village Khasara No Area Ownership State Satna (MP) Maihar Bhatia 1014, 1015, 1029, 1031, 1032, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1039, 1040, 1047, 1048, 1051, 1052, 1053, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1103, 1105, 1106, 1107, 1116, 1118, 1121, 1123, 1124, 1125, ha Own land Source: Approved Mining Plan by IBM & P-II form Water Requirement The total water requirement is 20KL/day Manpower Requirement Estimated requirement of manpower for this project will be about 20. However it may exceed, if capacity enhancement is planned. Table-5 Man power requirements S. No. Designation Qualification Existing Additional 1 Mines Manager Mines Manager s Certificate of competency 1 No. - 2 Mining Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineer* Engineering Permit Manager As per statutory Rules 1-4 Geologist* PG In Geology Foreman Foreman s certificate of competency 1 No. - 6 Mine Mate Mine Mate s certificate of 1 No. - 4 P a g e

5 Other technical staff Clerical & Supervisory staff Raising and other misc. workers competency Skilled 1Nos. - Skilled, Semi-skilled & Unskilled 1No. - 5 Nos Power Requirement No power will be required for mining process and for site services, power may be obtained from electricity board Extent of Mechanization Opencast fully mechanical mining method will be adopted with deployment of JCB, excavator cum loader shovel, Loader etc. 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 2.1 Baseline details During the study period, ambient air quality and noise level monitoring was done at 4 locations whereas, surface & ground water sampling was carried out at 4 & 4 locations respectively and soil sampling was done at 4 locations. Results for the same are summarized below: Table 6 Baseline Data: 15 th Sept. to 14 th Dec., 2012 Particulars Details Standards Ambient air quality NAAQS PM 10 Max & Min. 100 µg/m SO 2 Max & Min. < µg/m 3 NO x Max & Min. < µg/m 3 Noise level CPCB Standard Day time (6:00 am Max & Min Leq. db (A) to 10:00 pm) Night time (10:00 Max & Min Leq. db (A) pm to 06:00 am) Water quality IS 10500:1991 (Desirable limits) Surface water ph Max & Min TDS Max. 590 & Min mg/l Total Hardness Max. 384 & Min mg/l Ground water ph Max & Min TDS Max. 688 & Min mg/l Total Hardness Max. 384 & Min mg/l 5 P a g e

6 2.3 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT The area of the core zone is barren land or waste land, hence, no adverse impact is anticipated. The core zone is covered by sparse vegetation of grass only; hence, no loss of flora is expected. No fauna comes under schedule-i in buffer Zone and in core therefore, no adverse impact on fauna is anticipated. Mitigation measure Extensive plantation is proposed around the mine site, which will serve not only as a sink for pollutant but also as a noise barrier. Afforestation on 16.0ha area with 24012numbers of trees is proposed. It is expected that with the adoption of these mitigative measures, the impact due to operation of the mine will be minimal on the terrestrial ecosystem. i. Proper land management to restore the ecological conditions in the region ii. Proper handling of mineral and Overburden will significantly reduce fugitive emissions and hence minimal impact is expected on surrounding flora and fauna due to deposition of mineral and Overburden. iii. A Comprehensive green belt development programme is suggested 3.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Impact on Air Environment Drilling and blasting will be proposed for the subject mine. Drilling and blasting operations are source of fugitive dust emission but its effect is more or less localized. The major part of the dust generated during such operations usually gets settle down and thus the effect of such operation will be localized phenomenon. The results of the background PM 10 concentration at all receptors over the area are insignificant and are very low as compared to the standards prescribed by the CPCB for ambient air quality. Thus, it can be safely stated that due to the proposed mining activity, there will be no insignificant impact on the existing ambient air quality. Following air pollution control measures shall be taken to minimize negative impact due to mining activity: Dust suppression over the roads by carrying out water sprinkling. Haulage of ROM to the proposed siding will be done by dumper. After excavation, mineral will be transported to the Captive cement plant by hired/own dumper (24t capacity). The approach road from lease area to PWD road is about 0.9km, which is kuchha road; however no habitations have been observed along the said kachha road. Dust generation due to transportation will be for limited period and extent to small area. Water spraying is suggested on same road as a part of mitigation measures. It is expected that the same road will be made as paved road by the lessee. Green belt development along the roads, lease periphery, benches and backfilled area. Double layer Green belt development will also be proposed in Barhia village direction Proper maintenance of haulage roads, which shall be used for transportation of material 6 P a g e

7 Use of wet drilling and controlled blasting. Impact on Water Environment Impact on Ground Water Mining will be done well above the existing water table therefore impact on ground water regime will not be done. The ground water table is at m bgl. The ground water analysis indicates that the ground water in the area is potable and doesn t contain any toxic elements. In fact, the accumulated rain water in the quarry pits will recharge the ground water. Impact on Surface Water Mine discharge has been taken to settling tanks in south west direction through garland drain. However siltation has not been observed around the lease area. No impact on existing surface water resources is expected as the mining activity is confined to occupied area Mitigation measures for Water Pollution No toxic substance is envisaged from mining operation, which may affect the quality of surface water. No waste water will be discharged outside the lease area which may affect the quality of surface water bodies. However, protective measures are proposed to be taken by making garland drain all around the working pits in order to control sedimentation and siltation. Thus the impacts are negligible on either ground water resources or surface water resources. Impact on Noise Major noise generating sources may be considered as excavation, blasting, drilling, and loading and dumper movement used for transportation of minerals. Mitigation measures shall includes: i. Compulsory use of personnel protective equipment (PPE) such as ear plugs for the workers. ii. Use of physical barriers as green belt development in & around the mine to restrict the noise to go outside from mine boundary during operation. Impact on Land & Soil Environment Open cast mining disturbs the land environment of the area to significant unless it is not supported by proper reclamation measures. During the mining period about cubic meter soil and cubic meter interbadded shale waste has been generated and same has been stack as dump in inside the pit and outside of the pit. Presently 3.10ha area has been covered under inactive dumps. During the first five year, accumulated mine waste located within pit will be re-handled and same will be used for backfilling purpose. During the proposed five years working, only 12% mine waste will be generated, which is negligible and same will be used for maintenance of haul road. During the 5 th year to mine life about cum of OB soil will be generated. As given above only 12% mine waste will be generated, which is negligible. The total OB/waste generated will be simultaneously backfilled in excavated area during conceptual period. No dumping has been proposed. 7 P a g e

8 Reclamation plan Reclamation and rehabilitation is proposed 2 nd year onward proposed working. During the first five year period about 0.09ha area will be backfilled using OB/mine waste. During the conceptual period about ha area will be excavated and about 8.09ha area will be backfilled using soil and OB/mine waste. Rest of excavated area converted as a natural water reservoir. During the first five year, backfilling will be proposed in south west portion of the excavated pit POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME Table 7 POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME S. Environmental Locations Parameters Period and No. Attributes 1 Ambient Air quality Mine Site Village Barhia Bhatia Nandan 2 Ground water existing handpump at lease area 3 Surface water Mine pit, Pond, Bakuli Nalla 4 Ambient Noise mine site (near the working pit during excavation, Drilling, blasting and around the lease periphery) 5 Mines discharge into drains total 04 point Mining Area 6 Soil Quality In and around the site PM 10, SO 2, NOx, CO and as directed by MPPCB Drinking Water parameters as per IS ph, conductivity, Alkalinity, TS, TDS, TSS, Total hardness, Cl, SO 4, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Zn, Al, Fe, Total db (A) levels ph, conductivity, Alkalinity, TS, TDS, TSS, Total hardness, Cl, SO 4, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Al, Fe, Zn, Total Coliform Organic matter, C, H, N, alkalinity, Acidity, heavy Frequency 24 hr. average samples every month during mining phase Pre Monsoon and Post Monsoon Pre Monsoon and Post Monsoon Hourly day and night time Leq levels every quarter Pre and Post Monsoon Annual 8 P a g e

9 S. No. Environmental Attributes Locations Parameters Period and Frequency metal 5.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES The Additional Studies conducted as per the Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by SEIAA/SEAC vide letter no. 317/PS-MS/MPPCB/SEAC/TOR (95)/2012 Bhopaldated ,, with regard to Public hearing, hydrogeology subsequent CSR plan. study & 6.0 PROJECT BENEFITS M/s KJS Cement Ltd. will get the employment for local people in the proposed mine as well as plant and we shall provide employment opportunity as per the qualification and skill. M/s KJS cement Ltd. has already been carried out number of welfare activities in the area like: Provision of free medical check up Donation of ambulance to Dist Hospital, Satna Donation of Rs 10 Lac to Dist Hospital Satna Distribution of uniform to school children at village Imaliya Distribution of Sarees to villagers at village Imliya Free medical checkup and distribution medicine on regular basis at village Imliya, Bhatia, Cergita Provision of ambulance facility to surrounding village Donation of Rs 5 lacs to Ram Mandir Donation of Rs 15 Lacs to Ma Sharda Devi temple Provision of 1 Shav vahan in Maihar city 7.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 7.1 LAND USE PATTERN The original topography of the ML area will be affected mainly due to the mining operation. 9 P a g e

10 Table 8 Conceptual land use plan of core zone Items Existing At the end of lease period Total lease area ha Ultimate depth of mining 1-7m 27m bgl Ultimate pit slope 45 degree 45 degree Area under dumps 3.10 ha Nil Area under pits ha ha Area to be reclaimed Nil 8.09 ha Infrastructure & Road Nil 0.01 ha Mineral storage Nil Nil Plantation Nil 16.0ha Water body 0.4ha AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT Present Air Quality At present no mining activity is being carried in the lease area. Therefore air quality of the area carried the portion of emission that would have generated from the operational mine Air Pollution Control Mitigative measures suggested towards air pollution are based on the data obtaining for ambient air quality monitoring data. Dust control measures Dust is the major pollutant generated from the mining operations. Dust would be generated during mining, handling and transportation of the material. The environmental control measures, which shall be taken up are proposed to control the fugitive dust released during the iron ore production are given below: a) Haulage road & Dumps: Following measures should be taken to mitigate the effect of limestone mining operation over ambient air environment: Dust suppression over the roads by carrying out water sprinkling. Haulage of ROM to the proposed siding will be done by dumper. After excavation, mineral will be transported to the Captive cement plant by hired/own dumper (24t capacity). The approach road from lease area to PWD road is about 0.9km, which is kuchha road; however no habitations have been observed along the said kachha road. Dust generation due to transportation will be for limited period and extent to small area. Water spraying is suggested on same road as a part of mitigation measures. It is expected that the same road will be made as paved road by the lessee. Green belt development along the roads, lease periphery, benches and backfilled area. Double layer Green belt development will also be proposed in Barhia village direction 10 P a g e

11 Proper maintenance of haulage roads, which shall be used for transportation of material Use of wet drilling and controlled blasting. 7.3 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT The Surface water bodies in the study area mainly Tons/Tamas River, Bakuali Nalla, Junneh Nalla, Serainji Nalla, Jhinna Nalla, Koriha Nalla, Gadha nalla, Manhi Nalla, local pond & Gobarhari Nalla located NW, W, NE, SWS, E, NE, W, NW, S & NNE direction at about 9.75km, 0.4km, 7.25km, 3.5km, 4.0km, 7.0km, 4.5km, 7.0km, 0.3km & 1.0km respectively from lease area. The following measures will be taken to avoid accumulation of water: 1. Pump having required capacity will be installed to lift accumulated rain water from working pit. 2. No dumping will be carried out in lease area. It is proposed the garland drain and silt trapping system will be creating around the lease boundary for protection of nalla and pond. 3. To reduce suspended solids, or dust coming to mine pits, garland drains shall be provided at around the pit. All garland drain will be contacted to settling tank and water of settling tank will be used for dust suppuration and agricultural purpose 4. Old Pit No. 2 (80 x 50 x 7m), which is located at South side of the lease area will be converted as settling tank. 5. Quality of water accumulated in the working pit may be checked during monsoon 6. It shall be ensured that silt content in the mines discharged is minimum. 7. It shall be ensured that quality of drinking water for the worker is hygienic and good sanitation system is available. 8. Garland drains created around pit shall be effectively maintained, which will have 1.0mW x 1.0mD Rain water harvesting Following methods shall carry out the rainwater harvesting: 1. After excavation of mineral, excavated pit is proposed as water reservoir structure. 2. The settled mine water can be gainfully utilized by the local people for irrigation use. 7.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT During the mining period about cubic meter soil and cubic meter interbadded shale waste has been generated and same has been stack as dump in inside the pit and outside of the pit. Presently 3.10ha area has been covered under inactive dumps. During the first five year, accumulated mine waste located within pit will be re-handled and same will be used for backfilling purpose. During the proposed five years working, only 12% mine waste will be generated, which is negligible and same will be used for maintenance of haul road. During the 5 th year to mine life about cum of OB soil will be 11 P a g e

12 generated. As given above only 12% mine waste will be generated, which is negligible. The total OB/waste generated will be simultaneously backfilled in excavated area during conceptual period. No dumping has been proposed. Reclamation plan 1. Reclamation and rehabilitation is proposed 2 nd year onward proposed working. During the first five year period about 0.09ha area will be backfilled using OB/mine waste. During the conceptual period about ha area will be excavated and about 8.09ha area will be backfilled using soil and OB/mine waste. Rest of excavated area converted as a natural water reservoir. During the first five year, backfilling will be proposed in south west portion of the excavated pit. 7.5 NOISE MANAGEMENT In order to further control the noise levels in the work zone following measures are adopted: Mitigation Measures to Reduce Ambient Noise Levels 1. Green belt will be provided in phased manner around the periphery of the mine to screen the noise; 2. Trees will be planted on both sides of roads used for transportation; 3. Proper maintenance will be done of noise generating machinery including the vehicles Measures to Protect Workers from High Noise Levels 1. Provision and compulsory used of protective devices like ear muffs/ear plugs; 2. Reducing the exposure time of workers to the higher noise levels. 7.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT The impacts on the different components viz employment, housing, educational, medical and transport facilities, fuel availability, economics, status, health agriculture is not significant because size of project is very small. However, it would definitely increase the employment opportunity (primary as well as secondary) in the project area. Some of these impacts would be beneficial. It is not out of place to mention that another two mines, which in the vicinity and both are operational at small level. The expectation of the people of the area is concerned towards employment, education, and health facilities. The literacy rate of the study area is medium. The literacy rate may be increased with the economic benefits may arises from the mining activities. Further the villagers and workers may also get benefitted by medical camps and primary medical facilities, which will be provided by the management. Considering the scale of mining, following is suggestion for implementation. 12 P a g e

13 7.7 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTATION PROGRAMME Since there are no notified endangered species in the area, which will be effected due to the mining activities, therefore the biological environment will not have significant impact due to proposed environment. The impact on the biological environment due to amount of dust generation is minimized by well-developed green belt in and around mining lease area. Selection Criteria of plant species for Green Development Plant The selection of plant species for the development depends on various factors such as climate, elevation and soil. Area falls under the tropical region and thus the local species should be selected. Following criteria may be taken for selection of species. The species should be fast growing. As far as possible, the species should be indigenous and locally available. Tree with high foliage density, leaves with larger leaf area and hairy on both the surface. Soil improving plants (Nitrogen fixing, rapidly decomposable leaf litter). Sustainable green cover with minimal maintenance. Plantation Schedule A stage-wise afforestation program is prepared and shall be implemented. The locations of the proposed greenbelt along with area of the green cover are given in the conceptual plan. Afforestation plan ENVIRONMENT IMPACT & MANAGEMENT: Ecology: Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation REQUIREMENTS OF PLANTS FOR AFFORESTATION/RECLAMATION Year Unworked area green belt Outside dumps (reclaim) bench of pit Village side Total Area (Ha) Trees Area (Ha) Trees Area (Ha) Trees Area (Ha) Trees Area (Ha) Trees Present Nil Nil Nil Nil 1 st to 5th th to mine life Total OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES Measure to control and minimize the risks at workplace, SIS will implement Health & Safety with the following objectives: To prevent hazards may be due to slope failure To provide safe and healthy environment to all the employees. Fugitive dust, noise and fines may affect the health of workers. Safety of employee during operation will be taken care of as per mine regulations act To avoid any adverse affects on the health of workers due to dust & noise, 13 P a g e

14 sufficient measures have been provided in the mining project. These may include: Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water, fans, toilets etc. Provision of personal protection devices to the workers; Dust suppression of haul road. First-aid facilities within lease area. Height, slope and width of dump shall be developed as per the approved mining plan. Regular medical examination shall be conducted for the employees. Working benches and dump benches shall be developed as per approved mining plan. 8.0 CONCLUSION As discussed, it is safe to say that the project is not likely to cause significant impact on the ecology and environment of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the pollutants within permissible limits. Green belt development around the area would also be taken up as an effective pollution mitigative technique, as well as to control the pollutants released due to mining. 14 P a g e