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1 .APPENDIX I (See paragraph 6) FORM 1 (I) Basic Information. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s Peddayekkaluru White Shale Mine M/s. Swathi Mines 2.. in the schedule Proposed capacity/area/length/ tonnage to be 3. handled/command area/lease area/ number of 80,000 TPA (Maximum) wells to be drilled 4. New/Expansion/Modernization New 5. Existing capacity/area etc., HA (42.00 acre), 6. Category of Project i.e. A or B B2 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify Location Charlopalle Village is 1 Km 9. Plot/Survey/Khasra. Village Taluk District Sy no-188/p Peddayekkaluru Peddapappuru Anantapur State Karnataka 10. Nearest railway station/airport along with Rayalacheruvu -11 km and distance in Kms Puttaparthi-88km/ Bengalore-191 km 11. Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with distance in Kms Anatapura with 37 km Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal 12 Corporation, Local body (complete postal Peddayekkalurui- Village, addresses with telephone nos. to be given) 13 Name of the applicant Sri.A.Suresh 14 Register Address Sri. A. Suresh S/o A. Ramanjaneyalu, D..4-98, Near Chandana Gate, Rayalacheruvu Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh Mob of

2 15 Address for correspondence: Name Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Sri. A. Suresh S/o A. Ramanjaneyalu, D..4-98, Near Chandana Gate, Rayalacheruvu Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh Mob Sri.A.Suresh Proprietor Pin Code id Telephone./Mobile Fax Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Topo Sheet. 57F/13 of 1:50,000 Location of these sites should be shown on a topo scale. sheet 17 Interlinked Projects 18 Whether separate application of interlinked projects has been submitted? 19 If yes, date of submission If no, reason --- Whether the proposal involves approval/ 21 clearance under: If yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? t Applicable (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? (c) The C.R.Z tification, 1991? 22 Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site? t Applicable 23 Forest land involved (hectares) t Applicable 24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case. (c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. t Applicable

3 (II) Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Details there of (with approximate Information/Checklist confirmation / quantities / rates, wherever possible). with source of information data 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? 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore holes, soil testing? 1.5 Construction works? Topography of the QL area will change due to mining activity. There are no structures like buildings & roads in ML area. Small thorns and bushes are there. clearance of vegetation is required. There is no proposal during this plan period. Investigations had been carried out for white shale deposit in ML area by drilling bore holes. Construction work will be limited. Office room, Store rooms, First-Aid center, Rest Shelter, Canteen, Latrines and Urinals will be constructed and maintained in the ML area. 1.6 Demolition works? demolition work will be involved. Temporary sites used for construction 1.7 works or housing of construction All workers will be from local area only. workers? Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations Underground works including quarrying or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? Office room, Store rooms, First-Aid centre, Rest Shelter, Canteen will be the only structure that will be constructed above the ground. t applicable 1.11 Dredging? t applicable 1.12 Offshore structures? t applicable The reclamation process shall take about one year for grading, soil spreading, stabilization and another three years for landscaping and plantation stabilization. The area will be reclaimed in stages and be fully reclaimed after five years of completion of quarrying excavation.

4 Production and manufacturing processes? 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? It is proposed to operate the Mine by fully mechanised open cast method of mining. Drilling, blasting, Excavation and loading will be done mechanically. The mine benches of 3 meters height and the width shall be more than the height of the benches with a general pit slope of 45 o. Store room will be provided for storage of quarrying materials / machinery The intercalated waste generated will be used for road construction purposes in the ML area and outside also. There will be no wastewater generation from the proposed mining activity. housing colony or township is proposed. Road traffic will be based on the frequency of transportation of materials through trucks and tippers of 10 Tonnes capacity. new rail/air transport infrastructure is proposed. closure or diversion of existing transport routes is envisaged. new or diversion of transmission lines or pipelines due to the quarrying operations Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? t applicable 1.22 Stream crossings? t applicable Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Rain water will be stored in the mine pit and reused for dust suppression, plantation and the excess rain water will be transferred through small drain from the ML area. After the life of the mine is completed, the mine will be closed as per the progressive mine closure plan. All DGMS rules and specifications will be followed. The topography of the quarry will change due to the mining.

5 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? Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? As construction activity will be minimum, transportation of construction materials & personnel will have negligible impact on the environment. such works are envisaged. such works are envisaged. Most of the employees & workers will be from the local area only. Hence influx of people will not be there Introduction of alien species? such activity is envisaged Loss of native species or genetic diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? Nil As a part of greenbelt development plan native species and pollution tolerant trees that are suitable to the soil condition will be developed in consultation with DFO. 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 / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or B-2*-CAT/Patta Land agricultural land (ha) Acres (42.00 Ha) 2.2 Ground water is the source of water. Around Water (expected source & competing 10 KLD of water is required for dust users) unit: KLD suppression, domestic and afforestation. 2.3 Minerals (MT) White Shale 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source MT) White shale / aggregates are getting from mine by blasting 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) t Applicable 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel 100 Liters / day for Machineries (MT), energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) t Applicable

6 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 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? Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., / Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data t applicable t applicable 3.5 Any other causes t applicable t Applicable as the proposed activity will create more employment opportunities in the area and thereby there will be a substantial improvement in the socioeconomic status. Appropriate measures will be taken to prevent the escape of dust emissions. Hence there will not be any impact on the welfare of people. 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning MT/month). Information/Checklist confirmation / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Soil, overburden or mine wastes There is generation of over burden/waste in the proposed plan period of about tonnes 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) There is no generation of Municipal Waste. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) t applicable 4.4 Other industrial process wastes t applicable 4.5 Surplus product t applicable 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment There will be no waste water generation from mining operations. The Sanitary wastewater generated will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes demolition activity is envisaged. 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment t applicable

7 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials contamination of soils. contaminated materials will be kept in the ML area Agricultural wastes agricultural wastes will be generated Other solid wastes t applicable 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr). Information/Checklist confirmation / Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Emission of gaseous pollutants such as NOX, SO2 will be due to transportation 5.2 Emissions from production processes By blasting nitrous fumes will be produced Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste t applicable 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources Nil 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Sl. Information/Checklist confirmation / Emission of gaseous pollutants such as NOX, SO2 will be due to transportation. The construction activity will be very limited. The only construction activity will be administrative office and others. All necessary precautions will be taken up for control of emissions. Dust suppression system with water sprinklers will be installed to suppress dust emanated during vehicular movement. burning of waste will be under taken. All such wastes will be disposed along with municipal solid waste. Details there of (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Major sources of noise generation will be due to movement of trucks, Excavators and Drilling. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes Nil

8 6.3 From construction or demolition The construction of buildings & others in the proposed project will be minimal. 6.4 From blasting or piling 6.5 From construction or operational traffic 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems t applicable 6.7 From any other sources t applicable ise will be generated during blasting. This noise generation will be minimized through a. Site specific optimum blast design. b. Selecting right explosive matching with the nature of rocks to be blasted. c. Reducing the maximum instantaneous charge per delay. d. Avoiding overcharging the holes. e. Use of delay detonators, f. Adopting controlled blasting technique. The speed of the vehicles will be limited. The noise levels of all vehicles used during construction and operation will be in accordance with MOEF norms. 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: Details there of (with approximate Information/Checklist / quantities / rates, wherever possible). confirmation with source of information data 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 The blasting materials will be stored in designated area as per the norms. All OISD norms will be followed. Good housekeeping practices will be adopted. There will not be any process waste water generation due to the proposed quarrying activity. The sources of emissions will be dust generation during mining operation. The dust will be controlled with the help of water sprinklers, wetting of blasted muck pile, avoiding blasting during high wind periods, avoiding overloading of dumpers consequently spillage on the roads, Pre wetting of blasting site, controlling speed of dumpers / trucks on haul roads, regular grading & compaction of haul roads and service roads and developing extensive green belt around the Mining lease area.

9 7.4 From any other sources t applicable 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? t applicable 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment. Information/Checklist confirmation / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Accident due to explosives will be possible In order to have full control on all operations / handling of explosives, Explosive Rules 2008, IBM and DGMS norms will be followed. Fire Extinguishers will be provided and maintained properly to control the incident, if any, takes place at the Mine Site. Mine inundation, slope failure at the Mine faces. These will be prevented by employing competent persons and educating them with latest safety aspects. All the quarry faces and working benches will be maintained as per MMR 1961 to avoid disasters. The entry of unauthorized persons will be prohibited from entering the quarry lease area. t applicable

10 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 262 planned activities in the locality Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist confirmation / quantities/rates, wherever possible) with. source of information data 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 treatment, etc.) housing development extractive industries supply industries other supply, waste or waste water Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects impact on environment due to ancillary development. t applicable ancillary developments are anticipated due to the Mining activity GLCs of other mines and other units will be considered for cumulative impact assessment. (III) Environmental Sensitivity 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 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Name / Identi ty Aerial distance (within 15 km) Proposed project location boundary t applicable Two reserved forest is located in the radius of 15 km. t applicable

11 4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters t applicable 5 State, National boundaries t Applicable 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas t applicable 7 Defense installations t applicable 8 Densely populated or built-up area t applicable 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, t applicable community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, t applicable forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) Areas already subjected to pollution or 11 environmental damage. (those where existing t applicable legal environmental standards are exceeded) Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could 12 cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, Based on the historical data, the site is not likely to prone to erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse earthquakes, floods, etc. climatic conditions) (IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures and 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. For M/s. Swathi Mines Date: Signature of the applicant Place: Peddayekkaluru with name and full address Sri. A. Suresh S/o A. Ramanjaneyalu, D..4-98, Near Chandana Gate, Rayalacheruvu , Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh