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CHAPTER-01

PROJECT DETAILS

1. Introduction

Sri Sri Ashok Mahantappa Bhogapur of Gorbal Village, Hungund Taluk, Bagalkot

District has a Quarry Lease, QL.No.806, over an area of 0-26 Acres(0.26 Ha), in the

Survey No.14/3, Kadur Village, Kustagi Taluk, Koppal District to quarry Ornamental

Pink Granite.

The quarrying development in the study area needs to be intertwined with judicious

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

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a valuable tool for resource management and

conservation of environmental considerations can be conveniently & advantageously

woven into the process of planning, implementation and operation of the project.

Measures to enhance the quality of environment subsequent to quarrying are also

incorporated in the EMP.

The present Environmental Management Plan is aimed at ensuring sustainable

development in the study area of the quarrying operations. The strategy is to control the

pollution at the source to the extent possible, with the available and affordable

technology, followed by treatment measures before the pollutants are discharged into the

environment. Although, the study area is not adversely affected with the quarrying

activities, however, concerted efforts have been planned to integrated measures for

improvement of the environment in the study area.

The environmental attributes for which the management action plan is contemplated are

Air quality, Water quality, Noise, Soil, Topography, Land use and the Socio economic

status of the area.

This Environmental Management Plan report has been prepared for submission to

State Level Environmental Appraisal Committee/State Level Environmental Impact

Assessment Authority constituted by MOEF for obtaining Environmental Clearance.

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2. Purpose Of Environmental Management Plan

Various purposes of the environmental management plan are;

To treat and dispose of all the pollutants viz. liquid, gaseous and solid waste so as to

meet statutory requirements (Relevant Pollution Control Acts) with appropriate

technology.

To support and implement development work to achieve environmental standards and

to improve the methods of environmental management.

To promote green-belt development.

To encourage good working conditions for employees.

To reduce fire and accident hazards.

Budgeting and allocation of funds for environment management system.

To adopt cleaner production technology and waste minimization program.

3. Status on Baseline Information

The Lease area is 1.0 km West of Kadur Village. Gudur-Hungund PWD Road is

0.7km in West direction.

The Lease area is 30 kms from Kustagi a Taluk & 80 kms from Koppal the district

head quarter. The nearest railway station is at Bagalkot which is at a distance of 45 kms

from the Lease area.

The nearest airport is Hubli, 160kms. The nearest port is Karwar which is 300 km.

Ilhal reserve forest is 4.6 kms. No water tank within 10.0kms radius however, Seasonal

Hirehalla is 1.1 km in the east.

No wild life sanctuary within 15 kms radius from the Lease area.

Topo sheet No. with Latitude and longitude:

Topo sheet No 57 A/1

Latitude: N 150 59’ 08.9’’ to N 15

0 59’ 10.4’’

Longitude: E 760 00’ 03.6” to E 76

0 00’ 06.6’’

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The highest elevation in NW portion and lowest elevation in the Middle portion in the pit

within the area are having an elevation difference of 7.69 m (i.e., 571.80 m and 564.11 m

respectively).

There are dry agricultural lands around the lease area This type of minor-scale open cast

mining operations may not degrade the environmental conditions.

Water Regime

The slopes are drained by nallas are outside the quarrying lease area. These nallas flow

towards NE and act as flood channel during rainy seasons. None of these are perennial.

This area receives rainfall about 600 mm per year. The ground water table observed in

this area is between 60 to 80 meters below the ground from the quarrying level. The area

around the quarrying operations is almost dry, barren & grazing with some vegetation &

agricultural.

Quality of the Air

The quality of the air is pure and fresh, as there are no industries. There are few granite

quarries in nearby region within 8-10 Kms. Moreover, there will be always good breeze

from the adjoining open area.

Solid Waste

The solid waste materials that are generated are inert in nature and will not result in to

leaching of any substance or constituent. During the Plan period is of about 5,574 Cum

of waste will be removed/ excavated, will be dumped in the yard outside, adjacent to the

lease area in the South which needs 0.056 Ha area and 10.0m height. Plantation will be

made on the dump. Retaining wall and Garland drains will be made not allow any silt to

go out.

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Climatic Condition

The area enjoys arid climate. The hottest month is May and coldest month is December.

The rainy season comprises of May to September. The temperature varies from 20oC -

25oC in winter to 30

oC-40

oC in summer. The weather is continued to be pleasant during

November to march. This area receives rainfall of about 600 mm per year.

Human Settlements

There are no villages within the lease area. Nearest Village is Kadur which is 1.0 kms in

East direction, having total population of 418 with house hold population of 75 as per

2011 sensus.

Public Buildings, Places of Worship and Monuments

There are no public buildings, monuments or wild life parks in and around the area. No

Places of worship and monuments in this mining area or near-by this place.

4. Land Environment

Land area indicating that the area likely to be degraded due to quarrying, pitting,

dumping, roads, workshop, etc.

As the Pink Granite Quarry is carried out in small scale in about 0.215 Ha in the middle

portion. The depth of excavation will not be more than 11.5 mts. The excavated Pink

Granite is sold to the customers.

In this type of small-scale open cast OTFM quarrying operations, no township is planned

and there are no other hazards generated.

Reserves

The reserve details are as under:

Total Mineral resources------ 8,074 Cum.

Mineral reserves ------------ 4,995 Cum.

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Quarrying

An open cast, Other Than Fully Mechanised Quarry Method, will be adopted to operate

the area. The annual production is about1,000 Cum/year maximum.

The quarry is laid out in such a way taking advantage of the geological structures

especially the major sets of joints. Bench heights of not more than 6 Mt. is maintained

excavators deployed and safety purposes. Initially, drilling by pneumatic jack hammers

(hole diameter is 33 mm) is done at appropriate intervals (20-30 Cms.) to the desired

depth. Smooth blasting is effected by using gun powder. The loose joints can be split by

feather and wedges. If the joints are tight, as we go deep, the methodology will change

accordingly. When the surface of a certain bench is too uneven because of exposed

horizontal joints, wire saw is used to make the side cuts of the primary block. The back

cut and drilling 33 mm holes with the line drill does the horizontal bottom cut of the

primary block and smoothly blasted with gunpowder. Then the blocks extracted to the

desired size by drilling and splitting by using feather and wedges.

On a fully developed flat bench and where recovery by jet burner is expected to be low,

wire saw machine will be used for horizontal and vertical cutting of primary block.

Further pouring the crack agent powder with water through the drill holes can split the

secondary blocks. Then the final dressing will be done by drilling & feather and wedges

The waste generated from working benches is loaded to dumpers by excavators and

front end loaders and hauled to the dumping yard.

Solid Waste

The solid waste materials that are generated are inert in nature and will not result in to

leaching of any substance or constituent. During the Plan period is of about 5,574 Cum

of waste will be removed/ excavated, will be dumped in the yard outside, adjacent to the

lease area in the South which needs 0.056 Ha area and 10.0m height. Plantation will be

made on the dump. Retaining wall and Garland drains will be made not allow any silt to

go out.

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Afforestation

Afforestation will be taken along the 7.5m safety zone, approach road and on dump, in

with the consultation of Horticulture and forest departments to maintain the green belt for

balancing the ecological environment. Details of the afforestation program are given

below:

Afforestation Table – Green Belt

Year No.of Plants

Survival

Rate Saplings

Lease Boundary Approach

Road Dump

1st 25 25 25

60%

Local & fast

growing

plants like

Honge, Neem,

Badam etc.

2nd

25 25 25

3rd

25 25 25

4th

25 25 25

5th

25 25 25

125 125 125

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CHAPTER-02

PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS BASE LINE ENVIRONMENT

Climate

The area has a tropical climate. The peak summer will be in the month of May. Highest

temperature of 40°C during May and lowest temperature of 20°C during December. and

the rainfall in this area is about 600mm.

Temperature

This is one of the important factors deciding the dispersion of air pollutants due to

Factors like lapse rate, inversion etc. In the area, it is observed from the records that the

temperature varies slightly in the month.

Relative Humidity

The presence of water vapor in the atmosphere affects the amount of solar Radiation

received and reflected by the earth. Water vapor serves to scatter or Absorb radiation

energy, and hence humidity has a major influence on air quality. Generally the relative

humidity observed in the area is moderate.

Precipitation

Precipitation serves as a cleansing agent for the atmosphere by removing Particulate

matter and soluble gases in a process called “Wash Out”. The rainfall in this area was

about 600mm

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Wind Speed & Direction

Wind is one of the most important modes in the distribution, transportation and

dispersion of air contaminants. The velocity of the wind determines the travel time of

particulate to a receptor and the dispersion rate of air contaminants.

EMP study & Scope

The objective of preparing an EMP is to provide mitigative measures for protection of

Environment. In order to obtain a clear picture of environmental parameters, the studies

were carried out inside the area (Core zone) proposed for mining. Based on the available

information and monitoring carried out in the area for various environmental parameters

EMP of the area is prepared. The EMP for the subject Quarry Lease is undertaken as part

of obtaining clearance from Environmental angle.

Quality Of Air

Quarrying operations does not involve deep hole drilling and blasting. Use of machinery

for excavation & loading of Quarried Granite, is a major contributor for affecting the air

quality. Loading and transport of Granite generate some small quantities of dust, which

again depend on factors such as the topography, nature of material handled and

climatologically parameters like wind speed, wind direction and stability classification of

the area viz location of buffer zone villages. The quantum of quarrying operations is very

limited and hence there shall not be regular fugitive emissions. However, care will be

taken to suppress dust by sprinkling water at all loading places, mineral dressing/stack

yards etc.

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LOCATION : A 1 Quarry Site Unit in µg/m3

Parameters

Results Limits Units Methods

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) , 24hours 7.8 80 µg/m3 Improved West and Gaeke.

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), 24

hours

8.4 80 µg/m3 Modified Jacob &

Hochheiser(Na-Arsenite)

Particulate Matter

(size less than 10µm), 24 hours

51.6 100

µg/m3

Gravimetric

Particulate Matter

( size less than 2.5 µm), 24 hours

29.5 60 µg/m3 Gravimetric

Note : BDL = Below Detectable limit

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Quality of Water

a) Surface water: There are no nallahs and tank existing nearby the Quarry area, Precautions

will have to be taken to avoid the wash-off from the mine to nearby nallahs by

construction of Check dams & retaining walls.

b) Ground water: Ground water is unlikely to be encountered during the proposed period of

working this Quarry. So any change in the ground water condition is ruled out.

LOCATION : GW 1 Kadur, 1.0 km East

Analysis as per IS and APHA standards.

NS- Not Specified, ND-Not Detected, NA-Not Analysed, C-Contaminated

Sl.No. Characteristics Acceptable Limits

IS 10500-2012

Permissible Limits

IS 10500-2012

Result

1 Color Hazen units 5 15 <5

2 Odor Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

4 Turbidity NTU 1 5 2.4

5 pH Value 6.5-9.5 No relaxation 8.1

6 Conductivity µ - mhos/cm --- --- 732

7 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 500 2000 296

8 Total Hardness as CaCO3mg/l 200 600 164

9 Calcium as Ca mg/l 75 200 21.7

10 Chlorides as Cl2 mg/l 250 1000 49.8

11 Sulphates as SO4 mg/l 200 400 15.7

12 Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 200 600 34.6

13 Magnesium as mg/l 30 100 17.3

14 Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 45 No relaxation 2.1

15 Iron as Fe, mg/l 0.3 No relaxation 0.12

16 Fluoride 0.6 1.5 0.63

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Noise Level

The noise level of the core & buffer zone is expected to be within the permissible Limits.

Quarrying activity is likely to increase the noise levels at the loading points and jack

hammer drilling/cutting locations. However since the workers will not be Expected to be

exposed to high levels of noise for considerable period of time, no Extra precaution is

proposed.

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LOCATION : A 1 Quarry Site

Standards to control noise pollution are as follows:

Area Day (Leq dB

(A))

Night (Leq dB

(A))

Residential 55 45

Commercial 65 55

Industrial 75 70

Average Noise Level Monitoring Data during Day time

Date :30.10.2014

Sl.

No.

Time in hours Noise level in dB

1 07.00-07.15 56.8

2 08.00-08.15 57.9

3 09.00-08-15 61.2

4 10.00-10.15 60.4

5 11.00-11.15 62.4

6 12.00-12.15 58.4

7 01.00-01.15 56.8

8 02.00-02.15 59.8

9 03.00-03.15 53.2

10 04.00-04.15 54.3

Lmax:62.4 Lmin:53.2 Leq:51.17

INFERENCE As per KSPCB Standards,

Report Status:-Leq within Limits.

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Land Environment

The Quarry lease area of 0-26 acres is Patta land. The area is covered by rocks. The

Quarry lease area is proposed to be utilized for quarrying and except for quarrying the

land is not used for any other purpose. Open scrub mark the general topography of the

area. The buffer zone consists of patta/ revenue lands which are barren, agricultural &

grazing lands. The major activity in the buffer zone is dry and whatever agriculture

activity takes place is entirely dependent on rains. The crop includes Jowar with maize,

ground-nut and vegetables.

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CHAPTER-03

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Introduction

Mineral deposits are exploited for the sustained development of the country. But this

economic activity is likely to cause some adverse impact on the environment and

ecosystem of the area. Therefore, it is obligatory on the part of the lessee to implement

suitable control measures to mitigate the adverse impact of the various quarrying

operations. After analyzing and study of the quarry, it is found that the quarry activity

certainly will have little effects on the different environmental parameters as is evidenced

in the earlier chapter. It is possible to control the deterioration of environment due to

quarry activity by adopting and monitoring few fixed practices as described in detail in

this chapter.

Climate

The proposed Quarry activities are not likely to contribute to any variation in the climate

parameters of the region. The variations observed are on a regional scale and the control

factors lie much beyond the small area considered for Quarrying. Hence no management

measures are needed and proposed.

Air Environment

The sources of air pollution in the region will be due to quarrying and the related

transportation activities. The meteorology of the area becomes an important parameter in

environmental issues in the mining settlements. Suitable measures to protect the

inhabitants and environment against the dust and fumes emanating from vehicular

movements are required to be taken. The dust generated is from the mine haul roads and

drilling/cutting/loading sites. It is proposed to take up mitigative measures in the form of

sprinkling water in the sensitive areas and also create green belt along lease boundary to

act as a dust barrier. The gaseous pollutants namely SO2 & NOx are below detection

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level. As stated earlier the gaseous pollutants in and around the mine are well within the

permissible limits. There is no likelihood of the concentrations exceeding the

standards as there is no dust emanating from the drilling & wire saw cutting units. There

is no other factory or beneficiation unit in the lease area. However, gaseous pollutants

will be monitored as per the requirement.

Dust Control

The dust generated from loading and transport operations will be controlled by water

spraying. For these purposes water tanker fitted with sprayer will be used at haul road,

etc. Sprinkling water on the roads by tanker will be practiced. The water tankers to be

deployed for dust suppression. The required water will be drawn from bore well.

Further the green belt proposed all round the Quarry lease boundary will act as a dust

filter and arrest the spread of air borne dust on to the nearby agricultural lands and

villages. The office complex is also suggested to be surrounded by green belt, to arrest

the spread of dust to the other locations.

Noise Environment

The haulage vehicles shall be maintained with proper lubrication, fitting of effective

silencers and maintenance to reduce the noise. Workers are provided with earplugs to

avoid the noise from the machineries. The proposed green belt around the lease area will

help in reducing the noise level.

Water Environment

Water Consumption and Waste Water Management

Water consumed for Consumption

KLD

Discharge

KLD

Treatment

units Provided

Final disposal

point

a) Domestic use

b) Gardening.

c) Dust Suppression

0.52

1.00

1.50

0.36(70%)

NA

NA

Soak pit

NA

NA

Land

NA

NA

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It is proposed to use water for sprinkling over the roads for suppression of dust during

summer. The major source of water pollution in open cast quarrying is the surface run-

off carrying the fine silt. The problem is prevalent mostly in rainy season. For this control

measures by way of providing check-dams along the boundary of the project site &

outside the lease area will be initiated and will be strengthened further and the lessee will

also take up erection of retention walls along the dump toes, slopes & take up

afforestation on the side of these retention walls to minimize the flow of silt. Drains will

be constructed to channelize the water in loose soil areas to prevent erosion.

Storm Water Management

Check dams will be constructed to contain the surface run-off of the silt and sediments

from the lease area during heavy rainy season. Garland drain around the quarry will be

made to divert the water from working areas.

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.

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 pit will be rehabilitated. The pit will be

properly fenced and utilized as water tank for Agriculture as the lease area is surrounded

by Agriculture lands.

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Provision of Green Belt along the affected area

Development of greenbelt: 25 plants along the approach road and 25 plants on the waste

dump will be planted. The major pollutant is generation of dust. This is an effective way

to check pollutants and their dispersion into surrounding areas. The degree of pollution

attenuation by a green belt depends on its height and width, foliage surface area and

density. The main objective of green belt is as follows:

1. Mitigation of impacts due to fugitive emissions caused by vehicles

2. Attenuation of noise levels

3. Ecological restoration

4. Creation of aesthetic environment

Control on soil Erosion

There is little quantity of soil production in the area. Whatever, small quantity is

produced will be dumped along lease boundary to form bund to avoid rain water entering

in to the pit.

Wild Life Protection:

Presently, there are no wild animals spotted in the core zone. However, the practice of

afforestation programme and other control measures shall bring greenery to the area and

also the vegetation of mixed species and availability of water will form a natural habitat

for these wild animals and helps in conservation of the flora and fauna of the area.

Fencing & trenching of the lease area boundary shall be proposed as part avoiding entry

of animals within the quarry/pits towards unauthorized entry & wild life protection.

Management of Socio Economic:

As already explained in the earlier paras the mining industry will improve the economic

status of the people and area. Continued Quarrying activities, will benefit the local people

due to provision of more infrastructural facilities provided by the mining industry, as

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mining industry boosts up the local market, which will invite people from different places

to install their ancillary units.

Disaster Management Plan

Disaster Management Plan is envisaged with a goal to prevent hazards and accidents at

work places by careful design, operation, maintenance and inspection of the Quarrying

machineries & equipments. All the quarry activities will be in accordance with the

approved Quarrying plan and directives of Directorate General of Mines Safety. All the

eligible employees will be sent to refresher courses from time to time on safety issues.

The control measures will be adopted to take care of hazards/disasters that may occur

during quarry operation.

Safety awareness through competitions, posters & organizing safety weeks every year.

Fire fighting & first aid provisions will be provided in mines office & quarry lease area.

All safety appliances to be made available to all the staff.

Proper maintenance of haulage roads

Conclusions, Suggestions/recommendations

Rough granite blocks of different dimensions are obtained from quarrying. Once the

granite blocks are obtained they are further processed to make it final for the use. The

typical process after quarrying involves the following four steps:

Dressing

Cutting/sawing

Surface grinding and polishing and

Edge-cutting-trimming.

The suspended particulate matter getting airborne from the Quarrying 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. There is positive socio-economic front in the surrounding region due to the

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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 Quarrying 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.

Environmental Monitoring-Financial Implications

After an in-depth study of the Environmental Management Plan, the management may

make estimates of expenditure on annual basis for the implementation of different

environmental protection programme will be implemented as required.

Capital Cost

Sl.

No.

Activity Quantity Capital

Cost(Rs)

1 Retention/Toe wall for Dump 73m 1,46,000-00

2 Garland drain for Dump 100m 50,000-00

5 Check dam for Dump (1no) to control silt. 20m 40,000-00

3 Compound wall along North & East of the Lease boundary 115m 2,30,000-00

4 Catch drain along North & East of the Lease boundary 120m 60,000-00

5 Siltation Pond 5x5m 50,000-00

Total 5,76,000-00

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Recurring Cost

Sl.No. Activity Quantity Recurring

Cost/Yr.(Rs)

1 Afforestation/Green belt development 75 saplings/yr 37,500-00

2 Water for Drinking, Dust suppression & Plantation 3.02 KLD 3,02,000-00

3 Period Medical Checkup & PPE supplies Yearly 65,000-00

4 Environmental Monitoring Yearly 1,00,000-00

5 Fire Tracing & Fire Watchers Yearly 75,000-00

6 CSR Activities Yearly 50,000-00

Total 6,29,500-00

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ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT PLAN

for

KADUR PINK GRANITE QUARRY

For

QL.NO.806 in 0-26 Acres(0.26 Ha)

in Sy.No. 14/3

Patta Land, OTFM Quarrying,

At Kadur Village, Kustagi Taluk, Koppal District,

of

Sri Ashok Mahantappa Bhogapur

Gorbal Village-587 154

Hungund Taluk, Bagalkot District

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INDEX

Sl. No. Contents Page No.

1.

2.

3.

Project Details

Present Environmental Conditions-

Base Line Environment

Environmental Management Plan

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

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Environmental Monitoring Report