The project does not attract General Conditions. please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes,

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2 APPENDIX I/ FORM 1 (I) Basic Information S.. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s Amendment in existing Environmental Clearance Letter for reduction in lease area from ha to ha for Baga- Bhalag limestone and shale mine with Production capacity of 5.25 MTPA within existing lease area of ha located at Villages Baga & Bhalag, Arki Taluka, Solan District, Himachal Pradesh. 2. S.. in the schedule 1 (a) (3) Mining of Mineral 3. Proposed capacity/ area/ length / tonnage to be handled/ command area/ lease area/ number of wells to be drilled Production capacity: Change in Production Capacity The proposal is for amendment in existing Environmental Clearance letter for reduction in the lease area. Located at Villages Baga & Bhalag, Arki Taluka, Solan District, Himachal Pradesh. 4. New/Expansion/Modernization Environmental Clearance was issued by MoEF on 26th May, 2016 for lease area ha. w we are applying for reduction in the lease area in existing EC. 5. Existing Capacity/Area, etc. ML Area ha Existing granted Capacity 5.25 Million TPA 6. Category of Project i.e. 'A' or 'B' Category A 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, The project does not attract General Conditions. please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, The project does not attract Specific Conditions. please specify. 9. Location Plot/Survey/Khasra. Villages Tehsil District State 10. Nearest railway station/airport along with distance in kms. Khasra Map is enclosed as Annexure-A Baga & Bhalag Arki Taluka Solan Himachal Pradesh Nearest Railway Station: Kiratpur (~35 Km in SW direction) Nearest Airport: Shimla Airport (~ 35 km in SE direction) 11. Nearest Town/city, District/ Headquarters along with distance in kms. Nearest Town/ City: Bilaspur (~ 12 Km in W direction) Nearest District Headquarter: Solan (~ 50 Km in SE direction) M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 1

3 12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete Gram Panchayat Mangal, Solan (Zila Parishad), Madhya Pradesh. postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) 13. Name of the applicant UltraTech Cement Ltd. 14. Registered Address M/s. UltraTech Cement Ltd 'A' Wing, Ahura Centre, 1 st Floor, Mahakali Caves Roads, Andheri (East), Mumbai Address for correspondence : Name Designation(Owner/Partner/CEO) Dr. K.V. Reddy Sr. V. P. & Corporate Head-Environment Address M/s. UltraTech Cement Ltd. 'B' Wing, Ahura Centre, 1 st Floor, Mahakali Caves Roads, Andheri (East), Mumbai. Pin Code kvijender.reddy@adityabirla.com Telephone./ Mobile Fax Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet. This is a proposal of amendment in existing EC. Therefore, alternative sites are not applicable. 17. Interlinked Projects Yes. Cement plant with clinker production capacity 2.97 MTPA at Baga Village, Arki Tehsil, Solan District, Himachal Pradesh. 18. Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? Environmental Clearance for cement plant has already obtained from MoEFCC vide letter. J11011/1216/ If yes, date of submission - IA II (I) dated 24 th December, If no, reason EC has already been obtained. 21. Whether the proposal involves EC and Forest Clearance has already been obtained. approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? (c) The C.R.Z tification, 1991? 22. Whether there is any Government Order/ Yes. M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 2

4 Policy relevant/ relating to the site? 23. Forest land involved (hectares) ha of forest land is involved for which Forest Clearance has already been obtained and the same has been transferred on the name of UTCL vide letter no. F / FC dated 26 th July, Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is Cases related to land compensation/land acquisition etc. are pending in different courts. proposed to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case. Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. (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.) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, This is an existing mining project; the lease area is land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) already under mining operations. There will be no change in land use, land cover or topography due to the proposed amendment in EC. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? buildings is required as this proposal is for Amendment in existing EC. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? The lease area is already under mining operations. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore This Proposal is an Amendment in Existing EC. houses, soil testing? pre-construction investigation is required. 1.5 Construction works? This Proposal is an Amendment in Existing EC. Construction work will be done. 1.6 Demolition works? demolition work will be carried out. 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works Since no construction works are proposed, no or housing of construction workers? temporary sites for housing etc. are required to be developed. Mine is already in operation, required infrastructures have been already developed. 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or Yes This is an open-cast mine, excavation during mining earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations operation are being carried out. Hence voids are being formed. Same practice will continue in future. M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 3

5 1.9 Underground works including mining or underground works including mining or tunneling? tunneling is required Reclamation works? It is estimated that by the end of 29 years, entire limestone and shale measured and indicated reserves in Bhalag and Baga blocks will be exhausted. Back filling is not envisaged as there is no material available to reclaim Dredging? There will be n0 dredging Offshore structures? There will be no offshore structures Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The project involves opencast mining. The production of ROM involves drilling, blasting, excavation, crushing, loading & transportation activities Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Storage facilities have already been provided Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid overburden is generated; a very thin mantle of waste or liquid effluents? topsoil is present over limestone in Bhalag Block, which cannot be separated. However, if any topsoil encountered in separable quantity shall be utilized for greenbelt/plantation purpose. Further, the wastewater generation will be basically from the sanitary units provided for the workers, which will be of very less in quantity Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Long term housing facility has already been provided New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? new road, rail or sea traffic is required for this amendment in EC project New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports, etc? new road, rail, air, waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports, etc required for this amendment in EC project Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements is not involved New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines are there Impoundment, damming, culverting, impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers is involved in this amendment in EC project Stream crossings? This is an existing mine, major stream passes M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 4

6 through the lease area except few streamlets having very small catchment area within lease area. One seasonal nallah is there adjoining the Mining Lease area Abstraction or transfers of water from Yes Total water requirement for the project is 150 m 3/ d ground or surface waters? which is being met from Satluj river which flows at a distance of about 2.5 km from the ML area. Water requirement is for road sprinkling for dust suppression and greenbelt development Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? The ground topography is rugged and undulating. major impacts on topography due to the project are envisaged. Natural drains in the ML area are not disturbed and no wastewater is sent to these bodies. siltation of drains from mine operations is envisaged Transport of personnel or materials for Yes The transport arrangements are being made for the construction, operation or staff coming from distant villages / towns. decommissioning? The limestone is loaded by shovel into the dumpers/tippers and transported directly to the crusher located within the ML area. Same practice will be followed for this amendment in EC project Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works is required Ongoing activity during decommissioning, decommissioning activity is planned. which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either This Proposal is for Amendment in Existing EC. temporarily or permanently? 1.29 Introduction of alien species?, there is no possible source for transportation of alien species by transport of mineral as the mineral is being transported to the captive Himachal cement plant at a distance of ~0.5 km from the crusher location Loss of native species or genetic diversity? There will be no loss of native species or genetic diversity Any other actions? t Applicable 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): M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 5

7 S.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural Yes The total M.L. Area is ha, out of which land (ha) ha is government land and ha is private land. 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) Yes Total water requirement for the project is 150 m 3/ d unit: KLD which is being met from Satluj river which flows at a distance of about 2.5 km from the ML area. 2.3 Minerals (MT) This is a project of mining of mineral Limestone and Shale. 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source MT), Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil will be required for the amendment in EC project. 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) forests and timber will be required. 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (KW) additional power is required for the proposed expansion project. Power requirement is met from existing power supply of cement plant. 2.7 Any other natural resources (Use t applicable appropriate standard units) 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. S. Information/ Checklist confirmation. 3.1 Use of substances or materials, 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 water borne diseases) Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Explosives, used for blasting is being stored in mines magazine. Safety is ensured and ecofriendly blasting is being practiced, the entire blasting operations are being carried out as per provisions of MMR, 1961 and Indian Explosives Act and Rules. MSDS will be maintained and followed to avoid any error for this amendment in EC project. effect envisaged due to this amendment in EC project. M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 6

8 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by Yes There are positive impact of the project in the changing living conditions? area as follows : Providing better indirect employment opportunities, which will enhance the living standards and economic status of the local people. Communication and transport facilities will be improved Education facilities will be improved. Community Health care programmes will provide better health and medical facilities not only to the employees but also to villagers. 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be effect envisaged. affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes ne. 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or Decommissioning (Tonnes/Month) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Soil, overburden or mine wastes overburden is generated; a very small quantity of top soil will be generated which will be used for green belt development. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or There is no commercial waste due to mining commercial wastes) activities. Only domestic waste water is being generated from mine office which will be disposed off in soak pit via septic tank. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Workshop is set up in plant area where in waste oil Waste Management Rules) and grease is being disposed off safely as per Hazardous waste management rules. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes There is no other industrial process waste generation. 4.5 Surplus product There is no surplus product. 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from t applicable. effluent treatment 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes ne 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment There is no redundant machinery or equipment for this amendment in EC project. 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials There is no contamination of soil or any other materials. M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 7

9 4.10 Agricultural wastes agricultural waste is being generated Other solid wastes other solid waste is being generated. 5. 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 Yes The emission of SO2 & NO2 may be due to use of fuels from stationary or mobile sources diesel operated excavator/loader/dumper etc. Vehicular emission is being kept under control by proper maintenance and by regular monitoring of fuel and oil consumption of Heavy Earth Moving equipments as well as auxiliary equipments. Every effort is being made to minimize emissions. Same will be practiced for this amendment in EC project. 5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes The emissions from Blasting and Drilling are not significant. Wet drilling, controlled blasting & water sprinkling on haul roads and at loading/unloading faces is being carried out. Same will be practiced for this amendment in EC project. 5.3 Emissions from materials handling Yes The loading of blasted material and transportation including storage or transport emits some amount of pollutants. Proper maintenance of HEMMs being done to reduce emissions. Water spray system is being used to suppress the fugitive emissions on haul roads. 5.4 Emissions from construction activities construction work is required for this including plant and equipment amendment in existing EC project. 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of Yes Dust is being generated during excavation and materials including construction materials, sewage and waste. loading/unloading. Adequate Dust control & suppression measures have being taken to keep emission within prescribed limit. odor is anticipated due to this amendment in EC project. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste incineration activity is involved in the project. 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in There is no burning of any waste in open air. open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) Therefore, there no such emission is anticipated. 5.8 Emissions from any other sources There is no other source of emission. 6.0 Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: S.. Information / Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 8

10 wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. Yes ise is being generated due to mining activities like engines, ventilation plant, crushers drilling, blasting, excavation, transportation etc. Proper noise abatement measures such as development of greenbelt & plantation, regular maintenance of mining machinery are being adopted to keep noise level within the prescribed limit by CPCB. Greenbelt has been developed around the lease boundary which acts as barrier for propagation of noise outside the area. Same will be practiced for this amendment in EC project. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes The main source of noise generation from the mine area would be from drilling, blasting and mining machinery i.e. diesel operated HEMM Required noise control equipment like mufflers, acoustic enclosures to equipment etc. are already in place. The existing and proposed green belt at the periphery of the mine area will act as noise barrier. Regular maintenance of the mining machinery will help in reducing these noise levels. 6.3 From construction or demolition major construction and demolition work is involved in this project. 6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Blasting is being done for the mining of limestone, which generates some noise. Controlled blasting practice is being used to reduce the noise & vibration to considerable extent. Critical charge, timing of blasting etc is being regulated considering the environmental condition so as to minimize its blast utilization etc. 6.5 From construction or operational Yes ise is being generated due to the mining activities. traffic Proper noise abatement measures such as development of greenbelt & plantation, regular maintenance of mining machinery is being adopted to keep noise level within prescribed limits. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems t envisaged 6.7 From any other sources t envisaged M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 9

11 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: S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage major storages are envisaged and hence, no risk of hazardous materials of contamination of land or water is envisaged. 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Domestic waste water generated from mine office is being disposed off in soak pit via septic tank. waste water/ effluent are being generated from mining operation. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Dust is being generated by movement of dumpers, drilling and blasting operations, excavation, loading and unloading. However, generation of Particulate Matter is being controlled and is being kept within permissible limits. Impact referred above is localized in nature, and hence its effect on the environment is insignificant. 7.4 From any other sources t envisaged 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? Risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources is not envisaged. 8. 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/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Possibility of accident on account of explosion, spillages, fire or hazardous substances etc is very less. Proper maintenance, operation and leakage proof condition of machinery eliminates possibilities of fire. All the safety precautions are being taken at explosive magazines. However fire extinguishers are being provided in near all machines, explosive magazines, workshop, mines office, etc. and all persons are properly trained to quench the fire at source itself. other major risks are involved, as mines is being following provisions of mines act, rules and regulations and under supervision of qualified persons. M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 10

12 8.2 From any other causes t envisaged. 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes The earthquake occurrences and tectonic activities are quite predominant. This area falls under category V in the seismic map of India. Due to this, all of the building and plant structures are designed so as to withstand expected severity of the earthquake. This will be necessary to prevent loss of life and damage to property. Landslides are the common features in mountainous terrain. The probability of landslides increases when it rains. Slope stabilization measures such as diversion drains, retaining walls, crib structures trenches spurs and retards for seasonal streams shall be implemented on highest priority so as to prevent landslides in totality. 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. S.. Information / Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of supporting utilities, 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 Extractive industries Supply industries Other This is a proposal of amendment in existing EC. 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which The after use of site planned would be helpful to the could have an impact on the environment society, owing to better greenery and development of the surrounding localities. 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes A better after use scenario will increase aesthetic beauty of the area in addition to benefit of greenery would set precedence for subsequent entrepreneurs who venture such projects. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to A better-planned and executed project has to yield a M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 11

13 proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects better result individually; which in turn will give better cumulative effect also. (III) Environmental Sensitivity S.. Areas Name/ identity Aerial distance (within 15 km) 1. Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value. 2. Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3. Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4. Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Khatrul PF Siarli PF Baga PF Bajarail PF SuinMarora PF Matrech PF Sangan PF Bana PF Trohat PF Uira PF Skor PF Mungrani PF Badi PF Chhabiawan PF GaiharuPF Bunga PF Ghamru PF Kuftha PF Mundlidhar PF Gate PF Vuryans PF Bahadurpur PF Proposed project location boundary River Satluj River Alikhad Bandhi Wildlife Sanctuary Adjacent to SE 0.3 km, ESE 0.65 km, N 1.0 NE 1.4 km, ENE 1.6 km, SE 2.2 km, NW 2.4 km, SE 3.5 km, E 4.4 km, NE 4.4 km, ESE 4.50 km, W 5.5 km, N 5.7 km, NNW 6.0 km, NNE 7.2 km, NE 7.2 km, E 7.6 km, E 7.7 km, NE 9.1 km, SSW 9.1 km, NW 9.8 km, SSW 2.5 km, NW 3.4km, S 8.5 km N Majathal Wildlife 4.5 km, SE Sanctuary Other than the above; many others nallahs and small ponds are there in the study area. ne ne such area(s) is located within the 15 km radius of the mine site. such area(s) is located within the 15 km radius of the mine site. M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 12

14 5. State, National boundaries ne State, National boundaries 6. Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Village Roads involved. A village road connecting Kharsi to Kandhar which is also the main access road to ML area. Kharsi, which is approximately 13 km from Bhalag, lies on a link road connecting Darlamore on NH-88 to Beri on NH- 21. The area is having well developed road network which connects the project site to the recreational, tourist pilgrim areas. 7. Defense installations ne defense installation is located within the 15 km radius of the applied mining lease area. 8. Densely populated or built-up area Bilaspur ~ 12 Km in W direction 9. Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land 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, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) Few Public Health Centres and Schools Satluj River 22 PFs such sensitive man-made land uses are present. ~2.5 km, NW ne such area is located within the 15 Earthquakes landslides and km radius of the mining lease area. Zone V as per IS: 1893 (Part-I) : 2002 (IV) PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDIES Environmental Clearance was obtained in 2016, now we are applying for amendment in EC for change in lease area from ha to ha in existing EC. Therefore; no TORs are proposed. M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited 13

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