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Application for Prior Environmental Clearance

(Form – 1M) For

Proposed Colour Granite Mine over an Extent of 2.450 Hectares,

in Sy.No.434 & 435 of Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal,

Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.

____________________________________________________________

Submitted To

District Expert Appraisal Committee (DEAC),

District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority,

Anantapuramu.

Submitted By ________________________________________________________________________________

Sri. G. SANNA THIMMAPPA GARI KARIYAPPA

E.Gollahatti (V),K.Gundumala Post,

Madakasira Mandal, Ananthapuramu District.515301.

FORM 1 M

1. Base Information:

2. Name of the Mining Lease site: Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa

(2.450 Hect. of Colour Granite Mine )

3. Location/site (GPS co-ordinate): Sy.No. 434 &435 of Govindapuramu (V),

Madakasira (M), Anantapuram District.

GCP LATITUDE LONGITUDE

St1 13o 51’54.2”N 77

o 11’ 45.07”E

St2 13o 51’04.5”N 77

o 11’ 46.06”E

St 3 13o 52’06.2”N 77

o 11’ 45.05”E

St4 13o 52’08.6”N 77

o 11’ 47.03”E

St5 13o 52’08.0”N 77

o 11’ 47.08”E

St6 13o 52’04.0”N 77

o 11’ 46.09”E

St7 13o 51’01.8”N 77

o 11’ 48.02”E

St8 13o 51’01.9”N 77

o 11’ 48.06”E

St9 13o 51’54.0”N 77

o 11’ 48.05”E

4. Size of the Mining Lease (Hectares): 2.450 Hect.

5. Capacity of Mining Lease (TPA): Production of 2112Cum/Year of Colour Granite.

6. Period of Mining Lease: 20 years

7. Expected cost of the Project: 25 Lakhs

8. Contact Information: Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa

S/o Sanna Thimmappa,

11-14,E. Gollahatti Village,

K.Gundumala Post,

Madakasira Mandal,

Anantapuram District, A.P.

Cell:9866815494

Environmental Sensitivity:

Sl.No. Areas

Name/

Identi

ty

Aerial distance (within 15 km.)

Proposed project location boundary

1.

Distance of project site from nearest rail

or road bridge over the concerned River,

Rivulet, Nallah etc.

Yes

The nearest Railway station is located

at Hindupuram at a distance of 45 km

from the applied area

2

Distance from infrastructural facilities

Yes

Benkehalli village is -1.6 km from ML

area

Railway Line Nil within study area of 10kms

National Highway --

State Highway --

Major District Road Madakasira Rd

Any other Road Benkehalli rd-1.6 Km

Electric transmission lie pole or tower At 1.1 Km

Canal or check dam or reservoirs or lake Water body at N side at a distance of -0.3

or ponds Km; another one at S side at distance of

2.1 Km

In-take for drinking water pump house 1.0 Km From ML area.

Intake for Irrigation canal pumps --

3.

Area protected under international

conventions, national or local legislation

for their ecological, landscape, cultural or

other related value.

No No protected areas exist in 10-km

radius area

4.

Areas which are important or sensitive

for ecological reasons – Wetlands,

watercourse or other water bodies,

coastal zone, biospheres, mountains,

forests.

No Nil within the study area

5.

Area used by protected, important or

sensitive species of flora or fauna for

breading, nesting, foraging, resting, over

a wintering, migration.

Yes

Hebbetta North RF-2.7 Km

Ratanagiri RF-Midgest RF,

Madakasira South RF,Gundumala RF

these are present in study area.

6. Inland, coastal, marine or underground

water. No Nil within the study area

7. State, National boundaries. Yes AP –KA interstate boundary – 15 m

8.

Routes or facilities used by the public for

access to recreation or other tourist,

pilgrim areas.

No --

9. Defence installation. No --

10. Densely populated or built-up area,

distance from nearest human habitation. Yes

Devanahalli is located at a distance of 1.2

km

11.

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made

land uses (hospitals, schools, places of

worships, community faculties).

Yes

Small hospitals small schools and small

temples are existing within 10 km

radial distance from the proposed mine

area

12.

Areas containing important, high quality

or scarce resources (groundwater

resources, surface resources, forestry,

agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals).

No --

13.

Areas already subjected to pollution or

environmental damage, (those where

existing legal environmental standards

are exceeded).

No --

14.

Areas susceptible to natural hazard which

could cause the project to present

environmental problems.

(earthquakes, subsidence, landslides,

erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse

climatic condition).

No --

15.

Is proposed mining site located over or

fissure/fracture for ground water

recharge.

No --

16.

Whether the proposal involves approval

or clearance under the following

Regulation or Acts, namely:

a) The forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

b) The wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

c) The coastal Regulation Zone

Notification 2011.

If yes, details of the same and their status

to be given.

No Not Applicable

17. Forest land involved (hectares) No --

18.

Whether there is any litigation pending

against the project and/or land in which

the project is propose tobe set up?

a) Name of the court

b) Case No.

c) Orders or direction of the court, if any,

and its relevance with the proposed

project.

No No litigation about the project

(Signature of Project Proponent

Along with name and address)

Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa

S/o Sanna Thimmappa, 11-14,

E. Gollahatti Village,

K.Gundumala Post,

Madakasira Mandal,


Cell:9866815494

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT ALONG WITH EMP ____________________________________________________________

FOR

Proposed Colour Granite Mine over an Extent of 2.450 Hectares,

in Sy.No.434 & 435 of Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal,

Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.

____________________________________________________________

Submitted To

District Expert Appraisal Committee (DEAC),

District Environmental Impact Assessment Authority,

Anantapuramu.

Submitted By ________________________________________________________________________________

Sri. G. SANNA THIMMAPPA GARI KARIYAPPA

E.Gollahatti (V),K.Gundumala Post,

Madakasira Mandal, Ananthapuramu District.515301.

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa was granted a quarry lease over an extent

of 2.450 Hectares in S.No. 434 & 435 of Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal,

Anantapuramu District of Andhra Pradesh. The ADM & G Anantapuramu vide Notice

No: 8246/R4-1/2016, Dated: 23.03.2017.A Mining Plan was approved vide letter No:

2024/MP-ATP/2017 Dt: 27.05.2017.

1.1 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

To know the feasibility of the project, study is being worked out for which the lessee

possess the grant of lease to mine 2112 cum/Year of Colour Granite.

1.2 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

Cost of Project

Total investment in this project by the applicant will be around Rs. 25 Lakhs

Availability of land

The mining operations will be within the proposed ML area of 2.450 Ha, for

which the lessee has obtained necessary approvals from the consented depts.

1.3 MINING PROCEDURE

Open Cast other than fully Mechanized / Semi Mechanized: The Granite in the quarry

lease area is exposed on the surface. Hence, it is proposed to mine the boulders / sheet by

open cast, semi-mechanized methods, by developing the benches of 6M height with

shallow drilling and blasting The development of benches in the sheet rock will be

maintained @ 600

safety slopes.

Reserves & Life of Mine

Estimated Mineable Reserves : 67405 Cum

Expected average rate of production/year : 2112 Cum/Year

Life of the mine : 31.9 or 32 years

1.3.1 Extent of Mechanization

S.No. Name of Machinery No. of Machinery Power

1 Tata Hitachi 350

Excavator

2 434 &

435 KW

2 Water Pump 1 5.0 KW

3 Generator 1 125 KW

4 Leylond Tipper 3 100 HP

5 Atlas compressor 2 116 KW

6 Jack Hammers 4 --

7 Wiresaw Machine 2 60 HP

1.3.2 Waste Generation

About 6336 cum/Year (max) waste will be generate from this mine. The Eastern side of

the area is selected for dump yard for next five yeas and the waste will be stocked over a

length of 35 mtrs, with width of 30 mtrs. To a height of 14.0 mtrs. This material can be

utilized to fill the pits after quarry operations are over. When the dumps reach their

optimum height suitable greenery will be grown on these dumps to stabilize them.

1.3.3 Use of Minerals

Colour Granit blocks can be used for Construction purpose as flooring material and wall

tiles. Some blocks are used as decorative stones of monumental purpose. Waste crushed

stone or road metal is used in landscape design and gardening for gardens, parks, and

municipal and private projects as a mulch, walkway, path, and driveway pavement, and

cell infill for modular permeable paving units. As mineral mulch its benefits include

erosion control, water conservation, weed suppression, and aesthetic qualities. It is often

seen used in rock gardens and cactus gardens.

1.3.4 Transportation

Trucks will be hired for transporting ore to the buyers point.

1.3.5 Site Services

Office Canteen, Rest shelters, Drinking water & medical facilities, transport and other are

proposed to be constructed in the designated area of 25m2.

1.3.6 Employment Potential

The strength of employees would be around 25.

1.4 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION

1.4.1 Resources Required

Man Power

Mostly the labors will be recruited from weaker section of the local surrounding

area.

Water Requirement

Water consumption is around 5.0 m3/day. The ground water will be drawn from

bore well for water requirement

Permits Required

1. Consent for Establishment from the State Pollution Control Board

2. Environmental clearance needs to be obtained.

1.5 FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY

The cost of the production includes the following components:

A) Direct costs of Quarry

Sl.No. Particulars Expenditure Cost/cubic meter Rs.

1 Exploration Proposal for drilling 50.00

2 Production cost

Drilling - Rs. 350

Rock breaker - Rs. 250

Loading& transportation - Rs. 2000

Excavation cost - Rs 1500

4100.00

3 Power, water &

fuel Annual power, water & fuel 500.00

4 Developemnt, repairs & maintenance cost 500.00

5 Wire saw cutting 1000.00

6 Royalty to Government 2555.00

7 Admin & Miscellaneous expenses 100.00

Total 8805.00

B) Environmental Costs

Sl. No. Particulars Expenditure Cost/M3 Rs.

1 Air pollution control Rs. 40,000 18.9

2 Environmental monitoring Rs. 45,000 21.3

3 Green belt / Afforestation Rs. 30,000 14.2

4 Engineering construction like

Retention walls Water garlands,etc

Rs. 2,00,000 94.6

Total Rs. 3,15,000 i.e Rs.149.0/M3

C) Health and Safety:

Sl. No. Particulars Expenditure Cost/M3 Rs.

1 Health Check up & Medicines Rs. 10,000 4.7

2 Safety Rs. 15,000 7.1

3 PPE’s Rs. 10,000 4.7

4 Training programmes Rs. 10,000 4.7

Total Rs. 45,000 Rs.21.2/M3

D) Socio Economic:

Sl. No Particulars Expenditure Cost/M3 Rs.

1

Education

i) School books, uniforms conveyance

to school

ii) Scholarships

iii) Repairs & maintenance of school

buildings

Rs. 30,000

14.2

2 Health camps Rs. 10,000 4.7

3 Plantation in villages Rs. 10,000 4.7

Total Rs. 50,000 Rs. 23.6 M3

E) Capital cost Rs.30 lakhs

Total pit head cost per M3

of Colour Granite : Rs.8998.8/-

Pit head realization for Colour Granite/M3 : Rs. 14500/-

Profit/ M3 : Rs. 5501.2/-

Gross profit/annum for 2112 cu.mtrs : Rs. 116.185 lakhs

Net profit after taxation @35% : Rs.40.66 lakhs

Profit/cu. Mtr : Rs. 1925.42/cu.mtr

1.6. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa is proposed for annual production of 2112

cum/Year of Colour Granite. The financial estimates reveal the rate of returns. The

project is economically viable. The estimates have also taken into consideration the

occupational health expenses, environmental protective measures, social welfare

activities etc., The Form-1M, EMP and Mining Plan are submitted with this document.

Signature of Project Proponent

Along with name and address)

Sri. G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa

S/o Sanna Thimmappa, 11-14,

E. Gollahatti Village,

K.Gundumala Post,

Madakasira Mandal,


Cell:9866815494

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN _______________________________________________________________

For

OVER AN EXTENT OF 2.450 HECTARES OF COLOUR GRANITE MINE

In

Sy. No: 434 & 435 of Govindapuram Village, Madakasira Mandal, Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh

Proposed By

Sri. G. SANNA THIMMAPPA GARI KARIYAPPA E.Gollahatti (V),K.Gundumala Post,

Madakasira Mandal,Ananthapuramu District.515301.

Prepared By ____________________________________________________________________________________

M/s. GLOBAL ENVIRO LABS (Accredited by Quality Council of India – NABET, New Delhi)

2-2-1075/14/A/1, Tilaknagar “X” Roads , Bagh Amberpet, Hyderabad – 500 072. Ph.: 040-65582886; Telefax:040-27407969

E.Mail: [email protected]

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

PARTICULARS Page No:

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 The Project 4

2.2 Need for the Project 4

2.3 Topography 4

2.4 Geology 4

2.5 Geological Reserves 5

2.6 Mining 7

2.7 Mineral Processing 8

2.8 Site Services 9

2.9 Employment Potential 9

3.0 EVALUATION OF IMPACTS

3.1 Introduction 10

3.2 Air Environment 10

3.3 Noise Environment 12

3.4 Water Environment 12

3.5 Land Environment 13

3.6 Biological Environment 15

3.7 Socio Economic Environment 16

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.1 Introduction 17

4.2 Air Pollution Control Measures 17

4.2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Measures 19

4.3 Noise Pollution Control Measures 19

4.4 Water Pollution Control Measures 20

4.5 Land Environment 20

4.6 Socio Economic Benefits 24

4.7 Post Project Monitoring 25

4.8 Implementation of Environmental Management Plan 25

List of Tables

Table – 1 Salient Features of the Study Area 2

Table – 2 Cost of Environmental Protection Measures 25

List of Figures

Figure –1 Topographical Map 3

EMP Report For Colour Granite Mine of 2.450 Ha, located in Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal, Anantapuramu District , A.P.

Sri G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa

Global Enviro Labs, Hyderabad 1

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Sri G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa was granted a quarry lease over an extent of

2.450 Hectares in S.No. 434 & 435 of Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal,

Anantapuramu District of Andhra Pradesh. The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology,

Anantapuramu has proposed to grant of Quarry Lease for Colour Granite Quarry for a

period of 20 years in favor of Sri G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa vide Notice

No: 8434 & 435 /R4-1/2016, dated: 23-03-2017.A Mining Plan was approved vide letter

No:2024/MP-ATP/2017 Dt:27.05.2017.

The Lessee is proposes to produce about 2112 cum/year of Colour Granite. The total cost

of the project is Rs.25 lakhs only.

Sri G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa, Lessee is conscious of its responsibility

towards the society in minimizing the pollution load due to this proposed activity and

according to EIA notification, 15th

January 2016 issued by MoEF, GOI, New Delhi for

obtaining Environmental Clearance from DEIAA, Anantapuram ; the project proponents

intends to prepare an Environmental Management Plan for submission for grant of

Environmental Clearance for their Mine Lease area.




Table – 1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE STUDY AREA

Details of the Study Area

District & State Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh

Mandal Madakasira

Village Govindapuramu

Nature of the Area Government Land

Latitude&

Longitude GCP LATITUDE LONGITUDE

St1 13o 51’54.2”N 77

o 11’ 45.07”E

St2 13o 51’04.5”N 77

o 11’ 46.06”E

St 3 13o 52’06.2”N 77

o 11’ 45.05”E

St4 13o 52’08.6”N 77

o 11’ 47.03”E

St5 13o 52’08.0”N 77

o 11’ 47.08”E

St6 13o 52’04.0”N 77

o 11’ 46.09”E

St7 13o 51’01.8”N 77

o 11’ 48.02”E

St8 13o 51’01.9”N 77

o 11’ 48.06”E

St9 13o 51’54.0”N 77

o 11’ 48.05”E

General Climatic Conditions

Maximum Temperature 44oC

Minimum Temperature 15oC

Annual Rainfall 548 mm

Wind Pattern NE-SW

Accessibility

Road Connectivity A cart track of 1.6 km length is connecting

to the area from Benkehalli

Rail Connectivity The nearest Railway station is located at –

Hindupram at a distance of 45 km from the

applied area.

Air Port Puttaparthy ,Bangaloore

Nearest Village Benkehalli village is -1.6 km from ML area.

Historical / Important Places

Archaeologically Important Site Nil within the study area

Historically Important Site Nil within the study area

Sensitive Places Nil within the study area

Sanctuaries / National Parks Nil within the study area

Nearest Forest Hebbetta North RF-2.7 Km

Nearest water body Water body at N side at a distance of -0.3

Km; another one at S side at distance of 2.1

Km

State, National boundaries AP and KA interstate boundary -15







2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 THE PROJECT

The project of Sri G. Sanna Thimmappa Gari Kariyappa deals with the production of

2112 m3/Year of Colour Granite over an extent of 2.450 Ha in S.No. 434 & 435 of

Govindapuramu Village, Madakasira Mandal, Anantapuramu District in the State of

Andhra Pradesh. The method of working shall be by open cast, semi-mechanized

methods, by developing the benches of 6M height with shallow drilling and blasting.

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

In order to meet the statutory requirements the lessee intends to obtain Environmental

Clearance from Statutory Authorities.

2.3 TOPOGRAPHY

The Lease area exhibits hilly terrain to a height of about 24.0 M, and gently sloping down

towards Eastern side and slightly elevated with 15-17 M difference of Low to High

Level.

2.4 GEOLOGY

2.4.1 Regional Geology

Rocks of Archaean, Proterozoic, Jurassic-Creataceous and Tertiary-Quaternary ages are

exposed in the district. The oldest rocks in the area belong to migmatite complex,

represted by migmatised quartzo-felspathic gneiss and are exposed in the district.

Regionally the area represents part of the Archaean Granite - Greenstone terrain of the

Dhawar Craton. It has Schistose rocks of greenstone belts. These are referred to as

Archaean Greenstone belts. This has been included by the rocks of Peninsular Gneissic

Compled (PGC) which has gneisses, migamatite and migmatized granite suit of rocks.

Gneisses and migamatites include porphyroblastic hornblende gneiss, hornblende biotite

gneiss, nebulitic to homophenus hornblende gneiss, pink and green coloured migamatitic

gneiss closepet Granite and its equivalents, namely black granites porphyritic alkali

feldspar granite and granodiorite, belong to the Proterozoic age have intruded the above




set up. The greenstone belts, gneisses, migamatites and younger granitoids are intruded

by the mafic dyke swarms.

The stratigraphy of the region is given below.

Archean

Younger Intrusive

Epidote Veins

Quartz Veins and reefs

Veins of alkali feldspar

Dolerite/Basalt/Gabrro Dykes

Biotite Granite

Peninsular gneissic complex

Hornblend granite

Biotite granite gnesis

Hornblend granite gneiss

Porphyritic hornblend granite

Dharwar super Group Amphibolite, Hornblend schist

2.4.2 Local Geology

The subject area belongs to small mound with a height of 24.0 m gently sloping towards

East direction. The area is exposed with multi colour granite sheet rock intruded with

Quartz veins. This subject area is exposed with sheet rock of pink and black colour

granite. Either side of the area intruded in to the Granite Gneisses, it indicating it will be

youngest suits of Granitic rocks. Te peninsular gneissic complex comprises gneisses

(migmatite), gray granite, and Pink Granite and Gneissic granite. The gneiss in general

show banding due to alteration of light colored quartzo-feldspathic minerals and dark

colored biotite or hornblende minerals. These rocks may be separated in to two distinct

groups namely the massive foliated types occur as low dome shaped hillocks. The

intrusive relationship of the granite rock is evident by the presence of tonnage and

apophyges within the older rocks and the occurrence of xenoliths of the older rocks

within the granite.

2.5 GEOLOGICAL RESERVES:

Geological traverses in the quarry and the study exposures in the vicinity of quarries

facilitated to access the shape and size of the deposit in the area. It is slightly elevated




Deposit rising 24.0 M above ground level within the quarry lease area. The surface of

sheet rock is way and irregular.

Method of Estimation of Reserves: The Calculation of reserves of prospects, deposit of

mien is done at every stage, right from preliminary to lost stage of exploration and

mining.

Based on the prospecting work carried out and the present exposure of the boulders &

sheet rock, and the observations made in the adjacent Quarry the reserves of the area have

been estimated by the following parameters. The proved zone is 16.0m and probable and

possible zones are 3.0m each and the recovery factor is taken only 25% and it may vary

in depth. The reserves are estimated by the cross sectional method.

Total mineable reserves:

a. Total Geological Reserves

Category Section Influence

Distance

in m

Sectional

Area in

m2

Volume

in m3

Reserves

@ 25%

in m3

Rock

wastage

@ 75% in

m3

A B (AxB) 0.25 (A*B)0.75

Proved A-A’ 145 975 141375 35344 106031

B-B’ 145 923 133835 33459 100376

C-C’ 100 624 62400 15600 46800

Sub – total 84403 253207

Probable A-A’ 145 150 21750 5438 16313

B-B’ 145 142 20590 5148 15443

C-C’ 100 96 9600 2400 7200

Sub – total 12986 38956

Possible A-A’ 145 150 21750 5438 16313

B-B’ 145 142 20590 5148 15443

C-C’ 100 96 9600 2400 7200

Sub – total 12986 38956

Grant- Total 110375 331119

Total Granite reserves = 441494m3

After buffer zone = 315269m3

After Bench slope deduction= 269619m3

The recovery of the granite from the quarry is 25% hence 75% waste is generated.




b.Mineable Reserves

Geological Reserves (m3

) Recoverable @ 25% (m3

) Waste 75% (m3

)

269619 67405 202214

Life of the Quarry: = 67405m3/2112m

3 = 31.9 or 32 years tentatively.

2.6 MINING

Method of Mining (Open Cast other than fully Mechanized / Semi Mechanized)

The Granite in the quarry lease area is exposed on the surface. Hence, it is proposed to

mine the boulders / sheet by open cast, semi-mechanized methods, by developing the

benches of 6M height with shallow drilling and blasting The development of benches in

the sheet rock will be maintained @ 600

safety slopes.

Therefore, mining operations are to be carried out in this area in 2 stages.

1) Development

2) Production

Stage- 1

The removal of big size and boulders will be cleared in the quarry lease area for the next

five years by using excavator.

The Hard Rock exposed will be subjected to drilling, blasting and splitting from mother

rock.

Stage-2

After removal of weathered and semi weathered Rock under sized boulders.

The quarrying will be followed in the form of linear cut method. This involves loosing of

the primary block from mother rock. Hence primary cutting will be done by line drilling

method where close spaced parallel holes along straight line will be made. Line drilling

method is used for separation of primary blocks.

i) Once the free face is developed in working place, the primary cuts is taken

up over a maximum length of 10 mtrs with a width of 3 mtrs and to a

depth of 6 mtrs. depends upon the joints availability. These dimentions are

confirmed as for field studies. Primary block will be cut into secondary




blocks by Jackhammer drilling and wedge cutting and this block will be

dislodged form in-situ position by an excavator.

ii) Line drilling method will be used for cutting the primary blocks which

involve drilling and blasting.

iii) The holes are charged with low explosive cartridge like gun power and

non-delay detonators for smooth blasting.

iv) The use of delay detonates causes fragmentation and cracks in rocks. The

non detonating cords are inserted into the holes and the holes are stemmed

with muck and plugged at the mouth and fired.

v) Thus the block will separate from the mother rock, which is pulled off

from the face with cranes or shovel.

Drilling

Drill hole of 2.0 – 6.0 M depth will be drilled in a staggered pattern at 3m interval

Drill Hole Diameter: 32 MM up to 2.0-6.0 M Long.

Depth and Inclination of Drill Hole: Generally drilled vertically in an alignment drilled.

Explosive Type: Delayed detonators with cartridges.

Machinery Details:

S.No. Name of Machinery No. of Machinery Power

1 Tata Hitachi 350

Excavator

2 434 &

435 KW

2 Water Pump 1 5.0 KW

3 Generator 1 125 KW

4 Leylond Tipper 3 100 HP

5 Atlas compressor 2 116 KW

6 Jack Hammers 4 --

7 Wiresaw Machine 2 60 HP

Magazine: The client does not need any explosive magazine, applicant can utilize

normal explosive detonators with permission.

2.7 MINERAL PROCESSING

The Lessee intends to export and as well as sell the raw blocks for the processing units in

the country. The lessee does not possess a processing plant at the moment.




2.8 SITE SERVICES

The rest shelter cum office, First aid room, and toilets will be constructed in the area. The

roof will be of asbestos sheets covered by hay to keep it cool in summer. A first aid

certificate holder will be the in charge of the first aid room. Protected drinking water will

be provided and stored in earthen pots.

2.9 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

The mining activity will provide the job facilities to the local people. It will have 1 Mines

Manager, skilled & unskilled labour about 25 persons.




3. EVALUATION OF IMPACTS

3.1 INTRODUCTION

Opencast mining activity causes some adverse impacts on the surround environment

unless proper environmental management plan is adopted. Selecting suitable sites for

mining and adopting the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests

(MoEF) and Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), one can minimize the major possible

impacts.

In this chapter, an attempt has been made to quantify the possible environmental impacts

on various features such as air, water, noise, land, ecology and socio-economies. The

following aspects have been studied to identify the possible impacts while achieving the

total production of 2112 cum/Year of Colour Granite.

The magnitude and significance of the environmental pollution caused by mining

depends on method of mining, scale and concentration of mining activity.

3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The impacts on air environment from a mining activity depend on various factors like

production capacity, machinery involved, operations and maintenance of various

equipments and vehicle. Apart from these, there will be other activities associated viz

transportation of mineral and waste, stocking facilities and dump management within the

mine lease area that may contribute to pollution.

3.2.1 SOURCES OF DUST EMISSION

Mining is carried out by open cast semi mechanized method by using jack hammer

drilling & wire saw cutting and using low explosive blasting. Based on the various

operations involved in the production of minerals, the various emission sources has been

identified as given below.

a. Point sources

b. Area sources.

c. Line sources.




Drilling operations of the mine are considered as point sources. Extraction of mineral

from mine, are considered as area sources. Transportation of material from mining

benches to various end points are considered as line sources. The impact of above sources

on air environment is discussed below:

a) Drilling & Blasting

One the boulder is freed by removing the soil and waste rock surrounding it, a series of

holes are drilled by compressed air using Jack Hammer at a regular interval of 15-30 cms

depending on the size of the boulder, the depth of the hole depends on the height of the

boulder and the holes are drilled up to the bottom leaving about a foot at the base. The

holes have to be perfectly straight and vertical so that the vertical split is obtained. Line

drilling machine can be used to drill straight holes. Feather and wedges are inserted into

the holes and hammered continuously applying uniform pressure and the boulder splits

vertically. Similarly dressing is done and the boulder is given a rectangular shape. All the

defects are avoided during the dressing stage. Diamond wire saw may also be employed

to dislodge the block from the parent rock.

Drill hole pattern will be uniform single lined pattern, equidistances holes from 0.33 m to

0.75 m , 20.32 m in depth. Spacing depends upon the size of the boulder, in general it 15

cms from hole to hole for better splitting.

The concentrations due to low explosives blasting will be confined to a maximum

distance of 10 m from the area of blasting. These concentrations will not be emitted

continuously. However presence of personnel near the blasting site during blasting will

be totally avoided. So, the impact of blasting on the air environment will be minimal.

b) Extraction & Loading

Extraction & Loading will be done by a crane and excavator and these activities of mine

operation is contributing to the area source emission and the extent of influence of this

operation is about 100 m2.

c) Haulage &Transportation

In the operating mine, the dressed blocks from mine face to the consumers is transported

by hired trucks. The trucks will be well maintained so that exhaust smoke does not

contribute abnormal values of noxious gases and unburnt hydrocarbons. The other




sources of air pollution is due to the dust generated during the movement of tippers on the

haul road.

The above sources, which include drilling, low explosives blasting, excavation, haulage

for transport of blocks will contribute to dust pollution in the air.

3.2.2 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS

The impacts envisaged due to mining activity are evaluated based on various factors. The

emission inventory of the pollutants is as follows, the main air pollutant would be dust or

particulate matter generated by handling and transportation of Colour Granite. But the

impact of mining operations on air quality is minimum as mining involved method by

using jackhammer drilling & wire saw cutting & low explosive blasting and as the

production quantity is very less i.e. 8.4 Cum/Day only.

3.2.2.1 Dust Generation and Control

The air pollutant would be dust or particulate matter generated by handling and

transportation of granite blocks. The existing ambient air quality at quarry lease area is

within the limits prescribed by A.P.P.C.B. The envisaged production of minerals is only

8.4 Cum/Day. The dust generated due to mining operations will be controlled by water

sprinkling through water tankers

3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise will be produced at the mine is due to operations of machinery, drilling, blasting,

and movement of vehicles. The noise generated by the mining activity is dissipated

within a small zone around the mine. The present noise levels at quarry lease area are

within the limits prescribed by A.P.P.C.B. There is no major impact of the mining

activity on the vicinity however; pronounced effect of above noise levels will felt only

near the active working area and on the personnel working in the vicinity. The impact of

noise on the villages is negligible as the villages are located far from the mine site.




3.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The Mining activity will be carried out on mound slope will not have any effect on the

ground water and the static water table in this area is below 55-56 m.

3.4.1 Impact on Surface Water

There are no major streams and rivers, which can get effected by the mining. Hence,

there will be no effect on the surface water.

During the present plan period quarrying will go to depth of 10 meters from the present

level of mining. During the monsoon period, the rainwater, if gets stagnated, will be

drained out. The benches will made with an inward slope to facilitate run off more faster

on to the mine floor. Small bunds, garlands and silting tanks also will be constructed to

minimize inflow muddy water which carry fine material.

3.4.2 Impact on Ground Water

Mining activity will be above the BWL (55-56 m). Hence, there will be no effect on the

ground water regime.

3.4.3 Impact on Water Quality

Water quality in the buffer zone have indicted that the ground water is free from heavy

metal concentration and this mining activity will not interference on the water quality.

3.4.4 Water Consumption & Wastewater Generation

The water requirement for this proposed mining activity will be 5.0 KLD. Breakup

details are:

Sl. No: Purpose Quantity (KLD)

1 Dust suppression purpose 3.0

2 Domestic purpose 1.0

3 Greenbelt purpose 1.5

Total 5.0

There is no generation & discharge of wastewater from this mine.

3.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Various components of land environment have been identified for study of impact of the

mine operations. Details of the same are given below:




3.5.1 Solid Waste Generation

Removal of weathered rock and the rock waste is the only solid waste that will be

generated from this mine. Some of the material from the waste may be sorted out and

used for making small blocks to be used by the local unit for making tiles. The market for

tiles is good at the moment and they will offer a better substitute for marble in terms of

price and quality. Some rejected and unsorted material may be used in the civil

engineering projects in the vicinity of the area. The waste material can also be crushed

into smaller sizes and can be used as road metal

The waste generated during the five years may be dumped in the zone separately reserved

for dumping along Eastern of the quarry lease area (Within the quarry lease area). The

dump will be designed in such that it will have slopes equal to the angle of repose of such

material. Garland drains have to be sunk along around the leading edge of the dump. A

retaining wall will be constructed around the dump to preventing the slanting of boulders

Care will be taken to minimize the waste generation at the source.


the area is selected for dump yard for next five yeas and the waste will be stocked over a

length of 35 mtrs, with width of 30 mtrs. To a height of 14.0 mtrs as enmarked in plate

no.5 step dumping will be resorted. This material can be utilized to fill the pits after

quarry operations are over. When the dump reach their optimum height suitable greenery

will be grown on this dumps to stabilize them.

3.5.2 Impact on Land use

The mine is located in an area of 2.450 Ha. No forestland is involved.

After the operations cease, the mine spoiled area will be back field. It may not be

possible to complete regain the original topography of the area. During quarrying

whatever solid waste is generated shall be dumped at dumping site inside the Q.L. area.

The mining lease area is not a part of any type of forest. Entire mine lease area is govt.

land hence all the impact on land use is positive because aesthetic environment will not

be effected, as the mine is located on a plain with some bushes.




Due to opencast mining activities, the landscape will be slightly changed. There

will be no land subsidence as the country is made up of hard rock. The Soil cover in this

mine is almost nil and Agriculture is seen mainly in the plains in the vicinity of the lease

area and the mining will not have any impact on the agricultural pattern. Only few bushes

will be cleared to facilitate mining and other related activities and there are no big

trees, which may have to be cut.

3.5.3 Impact of Ground vibrations

Fragmentation of rock by blasting is an important operation in mining project, where hard

rock occurs. Blasting will be done only when it is absolutely necessary, using low

intensity explosives.

Blasting of the mineral at the proposed mine will be done by using Low-density

chemical explosives like ECM/ CaOH will be used. Sometimes smooth blasting may be

done using silent non-explosive demolishing agents like Acconex.

The ground vibrations caused by blasting will not have any affect as the mining is on a

mound and the vibrations will be minimum and will not be carried too far due to the hard

nature of the rock.

3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

There is no adverse impacts are anticipated due to the proposed mining activity on

biological environment. However, with the implementation of the environmental

management measures, there will be improvement in the parameters of biological

environment.

The tree species found with the core zone represent the common type of flora species

along with small shrubs and bushes. Due to mining activities community structure of the

vegetation will not change. Whereas diversity of plant species and food web index of the

area reduced to certain extent.

However, if the proposed reclamation of the mining area and dumped out area using

proper re-vegetation techniques and development of green belt around the ultimate limit

and roadside there shall be an improvement in the species diversity and food web index

compared to the existing level.




3.7 SOCIO- ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

3.7.1 No Rehabilitation

The mine area does not cover any habitation. Hence the mining activity does not involve

any displacement of human settlement. No public buildings, places, monuments etc. exist

within the lease area or in the vicinity. The mining operations will not disturb/ relocate

any village or need resettlement. Thus no adverse impact is anticipated.

3.7.2 Improvement in Socio Economic Status

It will be obvious to assume that the activities of the mining operations have to be

produced some improvements in the socio-economic levels in the study area.

The Lessee will provide employment to local population and it will give preference to the

local people whenever there is requirement of manpower.

The proposed mining activities will provide employment to persons of different skills and

trades. The local population is the largest plausibility among these employees. The

employment potential ameliorated economic conditions of these families directly and

provided employment to many other families indirectly who are involved in business and

service oriented activities. This in-turn will improve the socio-economic conditions of the

area.

3.7.3 Occupational Health and Safety

The mine is going to be developed mainly semi mechanized opencast method by using

jackhammer drilling & wire saw cutting & low explosive blasting. No major crushing or

pulverization will be done here. The small-scale mining will not have any ill effects on

the health of labour.

Excessive dust and noise are the chief health hazards for the miners. As already

mentioned these causative factors are well within the safety limits and the proponents

will strictly implement the prescribed safety measures. The health of the workers will be

regularly checked and suitable medical facilities should be created on or close to the site.

Highest safety will be ensured in the working conditions of the miners.




4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.1 INTRODUCTION

The mining development in the study area needs to intertwined with judicious utilization

natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative

capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be

discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by

dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural physio-chemical and biological processes.

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable

development in the study area.

This chapter covers the genesis of pollution, the principal sources of pollution, the nature

of pollution, the proposed measures required for meeting the prevailing statutory

requirements of gaseous emissions, wastewater discharge characteristics, noise levels etc.

for environmental management purpose in connection with the mining and mining related

activities in the study area.

This section discusses the management plan for mitigation/abatement impacts and

enhancement of beneficial impacts due to mining. The Environmental Management Plan

(EMP) has been designed within the framework of various Indian legislative and

regulatory requirements on environmental and socio-economic aspects.

Environmental Management Plan giving the environmental protection measures at mine

to meet the stipulated norms of IBM/MoEF are as detailed.

4.2 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

The present ambient air quality measurements in the mine area are well within the limits.

Due to the proposed production of 2112 cum /Year of Colour Granite, there will be

marginal increase in dust concentrations.

Mitigative measures suggested for air pollution control are based on the baseline ambient

air quality monitoring data. From the point of view of maintenance of an acceptable

ambient air quality in the region, it is desirable that air quality should be monitored on a

regular basis to check it vis-à-vis the standards prescribed by CPCB and in cases of non-

compliance appropriate mitigative measures shall be adopted.




The following dust prone areas are identified for adopting proper control measures in the

mine area.

i) Drilling & Blasting

ii) Excavation

iii) Transportation

The environmental control measures which will be implemented to control the fugitive

dust released from the proposed production are given below:

Wet drilling system & Dust proof

Use of sharp drill bits for drilling holes. The charge concentration of the

explosives will be between 10 – 40 grams per linear meter.

Water sprinkling arrangements such as specially fabricated tankers mounted on

tipper are deployed at mine site to control the fugitive dust generation from the

haulage roads.

Regular grading of haul roads and service roads to clear accumulation of loose

material

The blasted blocks (temporary) are wetted by spraying water

Avoiding blasting during high windy periods, night times and temperature

inversion periods.

Excavation operations are suspended during periods of very strong winds.

Massive afforestation for control of dust

Spraying of water on sub grade stacks

The vehicles and machinery are kept in well-maintained condition so that

emission of fugitive constituents is minimized.

Plantation of wide leaf trees, creepers, tall grass around working pit, along roads

will help suppress dust.

Tall trees with an average height of 5 m will be developed all along the boundary

of the lease area to minimize the dispersion of the dust from the mining.

Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the pollutants.




4.2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES

All the precautions would be adopted to prevent dust generation at site and to be

dispersed into the outer environment. However, for the safety of workers at site, engaged

at strategic locations/dust generation points like drilling, loading and unloading points,

etc., dust masks would be provided. Dust masks would prevent inhalation of RSPM

thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and other respiratory disorders. Regular health

monitoring of workers will be carried out.

4.3 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

The ambient noise level monitoring is carried out in and around the proposed mine shows

that ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB.

Noise generation may be for an instant, intermittent or for continuous periods, with low

to high decibels. Periodic inspection and checks of the risk prone areas and equipments

have to be conducted.

To control noise pollution during the proposed mining operations following steps will be

practiced.

The noise generated by the machinery will be reduced by proper lubrication of the

machinery and equipment.

The workers employed should be provided with personal hearing protection

equipment, with earmuffs and earplugs combined, as a protection from the high

noise level generated at the plant site.

The provision of green barrier along the boundary will further reduce the

propagation of noise level generated.

Limiting time exposure of workers to excessive noise.

Speed of trucks entering or leaving the mine is limited to moderate speed of 25

kmph to prevent undue noise from empty tippers.

Safety in Blasting:

Care should be taken to evacuate the mining area completely at the time of low explosive

blasting operations. The blasting team should be equipped with all personal safety and




precautionary measure. The following safety measures will be given attention while

conducting the blasting operations.

A blasting SIREN should be used at the time of blasting for audio signal.

Before blasting and after blasting, red & green flags should be displayed as visual

signals.

Warning notice boards indicating the time of blasting and NOT TO TRESPASS

are displayed prominently.

4.4 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

The action program for minimizing adverse affects on water regime is to prevent wash-

off of mine water and uncontrolled run-off water during monsoon. Proposed measures for

this are as follows:

Building/extending of retention/toe walls at the foot of the dumps

Construction of Garland drains along the slopes to divert the rainwater course

away from the dumping areas.

Covering of dump slopes with grass plantation to stabilize and prevent erosion.

Plantation of trees along the ridges and slopes.

4.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT

The Dhanbad declaration on Environmental Management in Mining Industry states “It is

imperative that in order to ensure the continued and sustained progress of the mining

industry in India, the environmental dimensions should be integrated into the planning,

design, development, operation and working practices of quarry on scientific and rational

lines, by the Governments and the industry in a mutually reinforcing manner”. The land

related Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been presented here under two

sections viz., Soil & Water conservation and Afforestation.

Storage and Reuse of Top Soil:

Topsoil removed during clearing of the area for granite extraction shall be stacked

separately to check the erosion of the stacked soil. A retaining wall shall be constructed

all around the topsoil stockyard. Planting of grass and local species etc., are proposed on




the surface of this stack to prevent erosion and to increase the soil nitrogen. As per the

analysis of the soil samples they are found to be basic in nature. During afforestation, it is

recommended to plant fast growing species with good canopy cover and dense leaf

density and some ornamental species to give a good aesthetic look. It is recommended to

sow neem, mahogany plants as soil and climatic conditions are suitable for the growth of

these plants.

Solid Waste Management:

Removal of weathered rock and the rock waste is the only solid waste that will be

generated from this mine. Some of the material from the waste may be sorted out and

used for making small blocks to be used by the local unit for making tiles. The market for

tiles is good at the moment and they will offer a better substitute for marble in terms of

price and quality. Some rejected and unsorted material may be used in the civil

engineering projects in the vicinity of the area. The waste material can also be crushed

into smaller sizes and can be used as road metal

The waste generated during the five years may be dumped in the zone separately reserved

for dumping along Eastern Part of the quarry lease area (Within the quarry lease area).

The dump will be designed in such that it will have slopes equal to the angle of repose of

such material. Garland drains have to be sunk along around the leading edge of the dump.

A retaining wall will be constructed around the dump to preventing the slanting of

boulders Care will be taken to minimize the waste generation at the source.


the area is selected for dump yard for next five years and the waste will be stocked over a

length of 35 mtrs, with width of 30 mtrs. To a height of 14.0 mtrs as enmarked in plate

no.5 step dumping will be resorted. This material can be utilized to fill the pits after

quarry operations are over. When the dump reaches their optimum height suitable

greenery will be grown on these dumps to stabilize them.

Stabilization and vegetation of dumps:

The dumps will be stabilized and shaped trapezoidally. The angle of repose will be in

such a manner that the run off of material will be avoided. The trench will be dug around

the dump to avoid run off. The dumps will be safe-guarded by plantation of trees along




the slope and of the soil cover area. In first five years, it is planned to undertake

plantation of 50 trees per year on the slope of the dump, depending on facilities available.

Land Restoration/Reclamation:

Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in any mining industry.

Proper measures adopted during restoration will control most of the adverse

environmental impacts of Quarry and also improve the aesthetic beauty of the area. Due

to the Quarry activities in this area the profile of the ground will change due to formation

of pits. At the end of the Quarry operations, the top soil/mineral rejects will be utilized

for back filling wherever suitable and rehabilitated.

Following steps shall be taken for improving and protecting the environment.

a) Quarry lease area

b) Surrounding the Quarry lease area.

c) Surrounding the statutory buildings

d) On the undisturbed virgin lease area.

Quarry lease area:

Land use pattern of the quarry area during the next 5 years will be as follows

Area Hectares

Active Mine area Broken 0.000

To be Broken 0.3850

Total 0.3895

Dumps Existing

0.1053

Proposed

Infrastructure (Mine office & site services) 0.0210

Roads 0.0150

Total area 0.6255

Land use:

The on-going mining and downstream activities have covered the lease hold for about

0.5263 Hectares as details below:




1) Working pit 3850 m3 0.3850 Ha

2) Stock Yards With the mine pits temporary

basis

Temporary

3) Buildings 0.0210 0.0210

4) Ramp Area,

Internal Road ways

0.0150

Surrounding the Mining area:

The dust generated during the quarrying operations will be carried by wind and will be

deposited over the trees and on the adjacent area around the quarry in the buffer zone. To

filter this dust, a green belt of 10m width shall be developed along the quarry lease area

i.e., around ultimate pit limit, this green belt will also act as sound barrier. In between the

tree saplings, grass and bushes shall be grown. Creation of the green belt around the lease

areas shall be undertaken on priority basis and shall be completed concurrent to Quarry

over a 20 year period.

Surrounding the statutory buildings:

All around the proposed statutory buildings and along the road sides trees shall be planted

in addition to the existing ones which will protect the workers from the noise and dust.

To plant trees around the statutory buildings, the topsoil that is going to be mined from

the area shall be laid to form a strip of 10-15m width and 0.5m thickness.

On the undisturbed virgin lease area:

The undisturbed virgin lease area shall be utilized for afforestation purposes by

developing the area with local varieties. This work shall be done after the cessation of

Quarry operations.

Afforestation Plan:

The quarry lease area is scanty suitable for plantation as entire area is rocky. There are

absolutely no chances of any tree growing in the quarry area. However it is proposed to

plant a few trees in the nearby village area in the place shown by the village panchayat.

The details of proposed plantation are shown below.

Year Planned

Plantation

Location of Plantation Types of Plants Remarks

1st

Year 15 Ten in buffer & Five

in road Sides

Neem, or Mango, or Peepal

65% of survival 2nd

Year 15 Ten in buffer & Five Neem, or Mango, or Peepal




in road Sides is envisaged.

3rd


in road Sides


4th


in road Sides


5th


in road Sides


Total 75 Ten in buffer & Five

in road Sides


It is proposed to plant trees in the buffer/safety zone of 7.5 meters on North and Eastern

side, as per APPCB and MoEF rules. Attempts will be made to grow plants with local

arrangement of drums filled with mud. Thus it is envisaged that around 15 plants will be

planted and taken care of in one year. Thus the area available around the periphery will

be sufficient for around 15 years.

Although the area in general is fertile the location where the quarry is situated is totally

rocky. Expect for some wild growing medium sized plants that grow in the cracks of

boulders; there are no notable species in the area. However trees like Neem, Ashoka,

Mango, and local species Peepal are found in and around. Therefore these three species

are planned for plantation. Maintenance of these plants that are grown in the buffer zone

will be taken care by the quarry management, in coordination with the panchayat mebers

Apart from the green belts and aesthetic plantation for eliminating fugitive emissions and

noise control, all other massive plantation efforts shall be decided and executed with the

assistance and co-operation of the local community. Based on the community needs the

afforestation would mainly aim at:

a) Protection & Development of Natural Vegetation

b) Protection of soil erosion

c) Plantations of fuel wood blocks to meet the energy requirements.

4.6 SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFITS

There is positive impact on socio-economics of people living in the villages. The villages

in buffer zone depend upon agriculture. Mining operations in the subject area has positive




impact by providing direct and indirect job opportunities. There will be indirect

employment opportunities in transportation of ore to destination.

4.7 POST PROJECT MONITORING

The Lessee will monitor the environmental parameters as per APPCB/IBM/CPCB

guidelines

4.8 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP & MONITORING PROGRAMME

The environment management plan is detailed on the basis of impact assessment. Control

and mitigation measures for the adverse impacts envisaged. As the major environmental

attributes have been confined to the project area alone, implementations of the proposed

control measures and monitoring thereof will be undertaken on the regional basis. The

Lessee will ensure the implementation of the measures within the mine area and carryout

efficient monitoring. In order to implement the measures suggested for mitigating the

adverse impacts on the environment, it is suggested to monitor the environmental

parameters regularly. The details of investments to carryout the regular monitoring and

pollution control measures are given below in table – 2.

Table – 2: Cost of Environmental Protection Measures (in Rs.)

Sl.No Description Item Capital

Cost

Recuring

Cost Remarks

1 Air Pollution

Nose Marks

- 1,500.00

Replaceable, and

cost can increase

with time

Cloth for drillers

- 8,000.00

Issued thrice in a

year

Gunny bags for

covering the surface

of jackhammer

holes

- 1,000.00

As and when

needed

Road wetting

(Water Sprinkling) 20,000.00 85,000.00

Water tanker cost @

two tankers per day

for 8 months

Plantation( Green

Belt) 20,000.00 20,000.00 Re-plant the non-

surviving plants




2 Water

Pollution

Construction of

garland drains 55,000.00 35,000.00

Once only (For

manual de-silting)

De-silting

operations &

Siltation ponds

construction

- 25,000.00

Yearly and manual

operations

Construction of

check dams 100,000.00 25,000.00

Once in year, cost

incurred is to buy

sand bags and

filling sand

Construction of

retaining wall for

waste dump

80,000.00 45,000.00

Cost of construction

of wall around the

dip side of the

dump.

3

Noise

Pollution

Maintenance of

machinery suitably 30,000.00 15,000.00

Included in main

cost

PPE’s like Ear

muffs 10,000.00 3,000.00 Once in six months

4

Occupational

Health &

Safety

Providing First aid

kit and fire

extinguishers

10,000.00 5,000.00

Once in year,

replace by

conducting

periodical checkup

Providing Personal

protective

equipments to all

employees (hand

gloves, safety shoe

and helmets)

25,000.00 15,000.00

Included in air

pollution and noise

pollution

Training and

awareness programs

on risk factors

during emergencies

by the experts

10,000.00 8,000.00

Once in six months

and create sign

boards about the

risk and safety

precautions

regularly

Periodical medical

checkup and supply

of medicines

25,000.00 2,000.00

Once in a year and

supply of medicines

for every three

months

5 Environmental

monitoring

Ambient air quality

studies – Once in

six months – 3

locations

- 25,000.00

MoEF /NABL

recognized

laboratories




Water quality

studies – Once a

year – 3 Locations

- 8,000.00

Noise studies – once

in six months – 3

Locations

- 7,000.00

Vibration studies –

Once in year – 1

location

- 10,000.00

6 CSR

Activities

For providing

School uniform,

Books and health

camp etc.

50,000.00 30,000.00

TOTAL 435,000.00 373,500.00

The applicant will adhere to all the terms & conditions laid in respect of safe working

keeping in view of the sustainable Environmental Management and will comply with the

provisions of the Environmental Protection Act-1986, The Mines Act-1952 & Mineral

Conservation & Development Rules-1988 and any other Rules notified from time to time.




CONCLUSIONS, SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS

The Mining method proposed as per the approved Mining Plan from Dept. of Mines &

Geology is small-scale semi mechanical mining activities without deployment of deep

hole drilling and use of Heavy machine

ry. The actual method of mining Color Granite is by slicing. Based on the appraisal of

the existing environmental scenario coupled with the assessment studies carried out, it is

concluded that there is no long term environmental impact due to the Colour Granite

quarry at the lease area.

The particulate matter getting airborne from the mining activity gets dispersed in close

proximity itself and settles down early. The noise levels due to the proposed quarry

activity are also not of a higher order that calls for immediate corrective measures. The

ground water analysis indicates that the sources do not get influx of pollutants from the

quarry activity. There is positive socio-economic front in the surrounding region due to

the proposed mining industry. The practice of afforestation scheme is a step in the right

direction towards achieving ecological balance.

Suggestions/Recommendations

Even though there is no perceptible impact from the quarry activity on the environment of

the region, it is imperative that mitigative measures have got to be implemented on full

scale for creating environmental balance and intern maintain the ecology of the region.

The following suggestions/recommendations merit due consideration in this regard.

As no control over wind can be exercised, the frequency of the dust

suppression measures like constant watering of the haul roads shall be

practiced.

Afforestation as envisaged in the mining plan is to be carried out so that it

not only enhances the green canopy but also stop the spread of dust

particles and air borne pollutants.

Surface water conservation measures and groundwater recharge be given

high priority.

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