Form-I (Appendix-I of EIA tification, 2006) For Amendment of Environmental Clearance for (for Disposal of Ash in Abandoned Quarry.8 of Jagannath OC Mine) I. Basic Information Item Details 1 Name of the Project Talcher Super Thermal Power Station, Kaniha, Dist-Angul, Odisha 2. Serial. in the schedule S.. 1(d) 3. Proposed capacity/ area/ length/ tonnage to be handled/ command area/ lease area/number of wells to be drilled Amendment in Environmental Clearance for disposal of fly ash from Talcher STPS of NTPC Limited in abandoned quarry no. 8 of Jagannath Mine of M/s Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Capacity of the project is 3000 MW. Amendment is sought for disposal of 20,000 tonnes of ash per day from Talcher STPS into abandoned quarry no. 8 of Jagannath Mine. 4. New Expansion/ Modernization Project is already under operation. Amendment is sought for change in ash disposal area. 5. Existing capacity/ Area etc. Capacity of the project is 3000 MW. The project is spread over an area of 3712 acres, which includes approximately 1600 acres for ash dykes at two locations. The existing ash dykes are nearly full 6. Category of the project i.e. A or B A 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify.. The project and mine voids proposed for ash disposal are located in one of the critically polluted areas identified by MOEF. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify. 9. Location Talcher Super Thermal Power Station is located near Kaniha in Angul district of Orissa at a latitude and longitude of 21 o 6' N and 85 o 4' E respectively. The site is bound by Tikra river towards north and west, villages Rangabera and Guddashila towards east and PWD road from Kaniha to Talcher towards south and is approachable from Cuttack through National Highway 23 via Talcher town and from Samal Page. - 1
through an approach road. Nearest railway station is at Talcher town at about 25 km. and nearest commercial airport is Bhubaneshwar at about 180 km. by road. Abandoned Quarry. 8 of Jagannath Mines of MCL, Talcher Area is located in District-Angul, Odisha, between the following latitudes/ longitudes:. Latitude: 20 0 56 00 N 20 0 57 31 N Longitude: 85 0 08 39 E-85 0 10 20 E Survey of India Topo-sheets no. F45T1 ( Old Toposheet no. 73 H/1: RF 1:50000) Plot/Survey/ Khasra. The proposed pipeline for ash disposal shall pass through the Plots in Bijigol, Ambapal, Balangi, Nakanaka, Rutubhuin, Rabipur RF, Dayanidhipur, Nabinpur, Sibarampur, Ekdal, Rangamatia, Raghunathpur, Biraramachandrapur, Nakhetrapur, Hensamul, Alhadnagar and Khandualbahal under Kaniha & Talcher Tahasil Village Sibarampur, Nakhetrapur, Hensamul, Alhadnagar, Dayanidhipur, Rutubhuin, Balangi, Ambapala, Nakanaka. Tehsil Kaniha and Talcher District State 10 Nearest Railway station/ airport along with distance in Kms. 11 Nearest town, city, district Headquarters along with distance in Kms. 12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local Body (Complete Postal Address with Telephone s. to be given Slurry pipeline falls in Kaniha & Talcher Tahasil. The mine voids are in Talcher Tahasil) Angul Odisha Talcher Road Railway Station on Rourkela- Bhubaneshwar route of SE Railway at a distance of 42 kms. Nearest airport is Bhubaneshwar at a distance of 180 kms. District headquarter Angul is at a distance of 55 kms. Talcher town is at about 30 kms from the project. Block : Kaniha Gram Panchayats : 26 s. 1. Dereng, 2.Hanumanpur 3. Hariharapur 4 Jarada, 5. Kakudia 6. Kamarai 7.Kaniha 8. Kukulei 9. Karanapal, 10. Kuluma 11. Rengali 12. Parabil 13. Samal, 14.Dolak 15.Burukuna 16. Gandamala 17. Susuba, 18. Santribeda 19. Biru 20.Bijigol 21.Arkil 22. Badagunduri 23. Badatribida 24.bajrakote Page. - 2
25. Talapada 26. Balipasi Out of the above 26 GPs, 8 Gps namely Hanumanpur, Kaniha, Bijugul, kamarai, Hariharpur, jarada Dereng, Kakudiaare are in the periphery of NTPC Talcher Super Thermal Power plant, kaniha. Local Body : 1.Tahasildar Tahasil office, Kaniha Dist _ Angul -759117 Tel 06760 244715 2..Block Development Officer Office of BDO, Kaniha Block, kaniha -759117 Tel 06760 243522 13 Name of the applicant NTPC Limited 14 Registered Address NTPC Bhawan, Core-7 Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003 15 Address for correspondence Name R. K. Baderia Designation(Owner/Partner/ CEO) Address HOD (Environmental Engineering) Environmental Engineering Department Engg. Office Complex, NTPC Limited, Sector 24, ida (U.P.) 201 301 Pin Code 201301 Email rajeshbaderia@yahoo.com Telephone 0120-2410325 Fax 0120-2410506 t applicable 16 Details of alternative sites examined, if any, location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet 17 Interlinked Projects Nil 18 Whether Separate application of t Applicable. interlinked project has been submitted? 19 If yes, date of submission t Applicable. 20 If no, reason t Applicable. 21 Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under (details of the same and their status to be given) : (a) The forest (Conservation) Act, Total land of Land of Quarry - 8 is 34.50 Ha out of which Forest land is 18.24 Ha and n Page. - 3
1980 Forest land is 16.26 Ha, and land required for laying pipeline from project to the mine voids is 27.98 Ha, out of which Forest land is 18.59 Ha and n Forest land is 9.39 Ha. The land falling under forest land will involve diversion / rediversion of forest land as the case may be. Proposal has already been initiated for diversion of forest land involved in pipeline corridor. (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, t applicable. 1972 (c) The C.R.Z. tification,1991 N.A 22 Whether there is any Government Order/ Policy relevant/ relating to the site 23 Forest land involved (hectares) 36.83 hectares 24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/ or land in which the project is proposed to be set up? ne a. Name of the Court b. Case. c. Orders/Directions of the Court, If any and its relevance with the proposed Project 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.,) (I) 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.) 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) / Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The proposed activity involves reclamation of mine voids left behind after open cast mining of coal. Total land of Land of Quarry - 8 is 34.50 Ha out of which Forest land is 18.24 Ha and n Forest land is 16.26 Ha, and land required for laying pipeline from project to Page. - 4
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? the mine voids is 27.98 Ha, out of which Forest land is 18.59 Ha and n Forest land is 9.39 Ha. Currently, there is a void created due to opencast mining, which will be filled with the fly ash, compacted and vegetated with native plant species. This will help in restoring the topography and enhancing the local aesthetics. This proposal does not require clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings in the mine void area. However, clearance of natural vegetation may be required along the course of pipeline. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? The void created due to opencast mining will be filled with the fly ash, vegetated with native plant species. This will help in restoring the topography and enhancing the local aesthetics. Thus the reclaimed land is put into productive use. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore holes, soil testing? pre-construction investigations as such are required in the mine void area. However, such investigations shall need to be undertaken along the course of pipeline. 1.5 Construction works? Construction works shall involve: Pedestals for laying of slurry pipeline and ash water recirculation pipeline Ash water pump houses 1.6 Demolition works? There is no physical structure requiring demolition at the fly ash disposal site. demolition work is therefore envisaged. 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 Above Ground Buildings and Structures: Pedestals for laying of slurry pipeline and ash water recirculation pipeline Ash water pump houses Linear Structures: Pipelines Fills: Ash fills in mine voids underground work including mining or tunneling is envisaged. 1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? The proposed activity pertains to reclamation of mine voids i.e. quarry 8 of Jagannath mine by disposal of fly ash. The Page. - 5
disposal site will ultimately be planted with indigenous plant species for biological reclamation and enhancing the vegetative cover in the area. The plant species will be selected in consultation with state forest department or other reputed institutes. 1.11 Dredging? dredging is involved. 1.12 Offshore structures? offshore structure is proposed. 1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? The proposed activity does not involve any additional production or manufacturing process. Fly ash is already being generated at TSTPS, Kaniha due to burning of coal for stream production. There is only a change in location of ash disposal. additional facilities for storage of goods or materials are proposed to be created except during the short period of construction of pedestals/ laying of pipelines. The proposed activity pertains to the disposal of solid waste (ash) generated to the tune of 20,000 tonnes per day in the abandoned mines voids of quarry no. 8 of Jagannath Mine which are no longer in use. Suitable bio-reclamation work at the disposal sites will be undertaken. The supernatant water after settlement of slurry will be recycled back to the plant. Apart from the above, no additional facility for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents is proposed to be created. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Talcher STPS already has a full-fledged township. additional housing infrastructure need to be developed. Approach road to disposal site has already been provided. -- -- New Pipelines for conveying ash slurry from plant to mine voids and ash water Page. - 6
recirculation from mine void to plant are proposed to be constructed. 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, The mine voids are already filled with water. realignment or other changes to the After filling the same with ash slurry and hydrology of watercourses or reclaiming the area with vegetation, the aquifers? hydrological regime may change. 1.22 Stream crossings? The pipeline is crossing two small nalas namely Shinghada jhor & Bangaru jhor 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? additional water is proposed to be abstracted for disposal of ash into mine voids. Further, the water from the fly ash disposal sites will be recycled to the plant 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? 1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? 1.29 Introduction of alien species? -- 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic -- diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? -- for further use in slurry making. The existing drainage pattern will not get changed. However, the void, a water body at present, will be ultimately filled up and reclaimed with vegetation. Material for construction and operation will take place through the existing network of roads and rail. Movement of workers and other personnel to the disposal site will take place through the existing network of roads and rail. The proposed activity may be considered as long-term restoration of abandoned mine voids with filling of ash and biological reclamation after the voids are completely filled up. decommissioning activities are on-going/ proposed. However, after the voids are completely filled up, the entire site will be suitable graded and planted with the native plant species for bio-reclamation and enhancement of local aesthetics. This will have positive impact on the local environment and ecology. This proposal only relates to disposal of fly ash in quarry no. 8 of Jagannath mine, MCL. Influx of people to an area either temporarily or permanently is not envisaged. Page. - 7
. 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 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD / Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Requirement of Additional Land for Laying of Pipeline: 27.98 Hectare (Forest land is 18.59 Ha and n Forest land is 9.39 Ha.) Use of land within abandoned Mine Void: 34.50 Hectare (Forest land is 18.24 Ha and n Forest land is 16.26 Ha). NTPC is already operating Talcher STPS with water drawn from Tikra river. There is no additional requirement of water for change in disposal site of ash slurry from ash dykes to mine voids. Govt. of Odisha has already accorded commitment for supply of water to Talcher STPS. The total requirement of water for operation of the project is 293589 KLD out of which approximately 38000 KLD is being used for ash disposal. The ash water from mine void shall be recycled. 2.3 Minerals (MT) NTPC is already operating Talcher STPS with coal as main fuel. There is no additional requirement of coal or any other mineral due to change in location of ash disposal from ash dyke to mine voids. 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source MT) The likely consumption of construction materials for pipeline pedestal of the project is assessed as under: Name of the Quantum /. material annum 1 Steel 450 tonnes 2 Sand 1200 m 3 3 Cement 200 tonnes 4 Bricks 6 lakhs 5 Stone chips 900.00 m 3 The above materials will be arranged from local suppliers of the nearby markets. 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) timber is required for the project. 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) -- The power required for pumping of ash slurry from Talcher STPS to mine voids shall be drawn from the Talcher STPS, under auxiliary power consumption. Page. - 8
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 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) 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 -- Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data hazardous substance are proposed to be used for the disposal of fly ash in the mine void. t envisaged as the project has already been established and operating and the proposed activity pertains to only a change in location for disposal of ash. In fact, by disposal of ash in abandoned mine voids, the requirement of equivalent land for ash disposal shall be avoided, which shall have positive impact on people associated with the land. 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 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes The proposed activity shall not generate any such wastes except for small amounts of construction waste during laying of the pipeline, which will be utilized/ disposed of properly. On the other hand, this activity shall lead to gainful utilization of fly ash generated from Talcher STPS, Kaniha into reclamation of the voids of abandoned mines by disposal of the same in slurry form in the mine void no. 8 of Jagannath OCP, MCL. The mine void will be biologically reclaimed after it is completely filled with ash. Page. - 9
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes - 4.5 Surplus product - 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment additional municipal waste will get generated due to disposal of ash from Talcher STPP into mine voids. The municipal solid wastes generated at Talcher STPP are already being handled and disposed of in environmentally safe manner. additional hazardous waste will be generated due to the proposed activity. The hazardous wastes generated at Talcher STPP are already being handled and disposed of in environmentally safe manner. additional sewage sludge or other sludge are envisaged to be generated due to proposed activity. The sewage & ETP sludges generated at Talcher STPP are already being handled and disposed of in environmentally safe manner. 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment The redundant machineries or equipment due to change in ash disposal system, if any, will be transferred to other projects where required. If outlived their working life, they will be surveyed off and disposed as per Company s Rule. change 4.9 Contaminated soils or other - materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes - 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr). Information / Checklist confirmation /. 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. additional emissions are envisaged to be generated due to proposed activity. The emissions generated at Talcher STPP are already being treated in High Efficiency ESPs and discharged through 275 m tall stacks. 5.2 Emissions from production processes. additional emissions are envisaged to be generated due to proposed disposal of ash slurry into mine voids. The emissions generated at Talcher STPP are already being controlled through covered operation, dust extraction/ suppression systems and green belt development. Page. - 10
. Information / Checklist confirmation /. Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data. 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport. 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. 5.6 Emissions form incineration of waste. - 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in - open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris). 5.8 Emissions from any other sources. - 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat The fly ash in slurry form will be conveyed from the thermal power plant to the quarry no. 8 of Jagannath Mine of MCL through pipes. Emission from the material handling, storage and transport will therefore be nil. During disposal in the mine void, a water cover over the entire surface shall be maintained and the surface will be suitably planted with native tree species after the voids are completely filled to avoid emission. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) & Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM) will get generated during construction activities. Water sprinkling will be done to prevent the dust becoming air borne. The emission from plant and equipment will be within permissible limits. dust or odour from handling of materials is expected.. Information / Checklist confirmation /. Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data. 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers. Generation of noise from pumps etc. will be well within the permissible limit. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes. - 6.3 From construction or demolition. The generation of noise / vibration will be well within permissible limits during construction of pipeline. demolition work is involved. 6.4 From blasting or drilling The fly ash disposal into the mine void does not involve blasting or drilling. 6.5 From construction or operational traffic. ise, vibration & heat get generated in course of operation of vehicles including machineries. These will be maintained within acceptable limits. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems - 6.7 From any other sources. - Page. - 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: Information / Checklist confirmation /. Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data. 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) 7.3 By disposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water. 7.4 From any other sources. - 7.5 Is there a risk of long term buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources? - hazardous substance are likely to be generated during the process of disposal of fly ash in the mine quarry. The hazardous solid wastes generated at Talcher STPP are already being handled and disposed of in environmentally safe manner. additional sewage is proposed to be generated from the proposed activity. The decanted water from the fly ash ponds will be recycled back into the plant and will be re-utilized. Release of pollutants mainly dust will be kept within permissible limit by maintaining uniform water cover over ash disposal area and water sprinkling, development of plant barrier and vegetation on the fly ash dump surfaces after the void is fully filled up. 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment. Information / Checklist confirmation /. 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.)? Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data. Risks of spillage exists on account of pumping of ash slurry through pipelines. All the safety precaution including spillage of fly ash will be taken into account to avoid risks associated with transport and storage of fly ash. The mine is falling within the seismically active Zone-III. The natural disasters are not likely to affect the project due to flooding and landslides as the disposal sites will have barrier all around them. For conveying system, proper operation and maintenance procedure will be followed and necessary corrective and preventive measures will be taken to avoid such occurrences. Page. - 12
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. Information / Checklist confirmation /. 9.1 Lead to development of supporting, facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g. Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment etc.). Housing development Extractive industries Supply industries Others 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment. Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data. As the project is already in operation for more than two decades and the proposal does not involve any increase in capacity, additional developments stimulated by project are not expected. Infrastructure like roads, power supply, water supply & other community facility is already being provided to the local population under CSR programme of Talcher STPS. Housing facility with market and basic amenities has been already been created at Talcher STPS. Ancillary & supply industries have got developed which in turn generate employment indirectly and lead to growth in income generation opportunities. The mine voids after being fully filled up with ash will be suitably vegetated with local species of plant species. This will improve the aesthetics and ecological values of the area in long run. 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments. The experience gained due to disposal of fly ash in the mine pits will be helpful in future to take decision on dealing with the issue of fly ash disposal in the mine voids. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects. Ash disposal in the surrounding mine voids are also being planned/ practiced, which may have a cumulative impact on the hydrology and ground water quality. (II) Environmental Sensitivity S.. Areas Name/ Identity 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, Aerial distance (within 15 km.) from proposed project location boundary Page. - 13