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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
_______________________________________________________________
For
OVER AN EXTENT OF 9.0 HECTARES OF COLOUR GRANITE MINE
In
Sy. No:27, Meelasathiwada village, Tekkali Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Proposed By
M/S.BAYROCK GRANITES (P) LTD., H.No:-50-92-18/5, 3rd Floor, Santhipuram
Visakhapatnam– 530016
Prepared By
____________________________________________________________________________________
M/s. GLOBAL ENVIRO LABS (Recognised by Govt. of India, MoEF, New Delhi Vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 773 (E))
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 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 5
2.5 Geological Reserves 6
2.6 Mining 7
2.7 Mineral Processing 9
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 13
3.5 Land Environment 14
3.6 Biological Environment 15
3.7 Socio Economic Environment 16
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
4.1 Introduction 18
4.2 Air Pollution Control Measures 18
4.2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Measures 20
4.3 Noise Pollution Control Measures 20
4.4 Water Pollution Control Measures 21
4.5 Land Environment 22
4.6 Socio Economic Benefits 25
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 26
List of Figures
Figure –1 Topographical Map 3
STANDAD TEMPLATE FOR EVALUATION OF ALL PROJECTS / ACTIVITIES:
S. No Information Required Information to be furnished by the
Proponents
1 Name of the project or activity 9.00 Ha. of Colour Granite Mine
2 Name of the organization / owner M/S.BAYROCK GRANITES (P) LTD.,
3 Address for communication Sri. M.SRINIVAS
Managing Director
M/S.BAYROCK GRANITES (P) LTD.,
H.No:-50-92-18/5,
3rd
Floor, Santhipuram ,
Visakhapatnam– 530016
4 Telephone numbers Ph: 9848190169
5 Email ID of the organization or contact person [email protected]
6 Location of the proposed project or activity Sy. No’s. 27
Meelasathiwada village,
Tekkali Mandal,
Srikakulam District
Andhra Pradesh.
7 Appraisal category (B2 or B1) B2
8 Nearest habitation and distance from the project or
activity
Ramakrishnapuram is located at a distance
of 01 km from the applied area.
9 Installed capacity / production capacities 8,400 Cum/Year of Colour Granite
10 Specify the fuel (Coal/CNG/Biomass/Others) and
quantity required
No fuels are required for this mining
operations
11 Details of land use / land cover The mine lease area is a Revenue Land.
Total area of 9.00Ha. will be used for the
mining purpose
12 Occupancy, ownership of the land in which the
activity is proposed:
(Government land / Private land / Forest land
/Revenue land /Temple land /leased land/ land
belongs to other Department)
Revenue land
13 If it is a Forest land, the following details shall be
furnished:
(Whether it is a Reserved forest / Protected
forest/Demarcated forest/ National
Parks/Sanctuaries/any land in possession of Forest
Department.)
(The village map with Sy. No. indicating nearest
forest boundary line from the site shall be enclosed)
NOT APPLICABLE
14 Total investment of the project / activity 60 LAKHS
a. Funds allocated for EMP 7.51 LAKHS
15 Brief description of the project with special reference
to specific pollution and its control measures
EMP report enclosed
16 Compliance report on the following :
i. Status of compliance of the conditions and
environmental safeguards stipulated in the earlier
clearance letters.
Not Applicable
ii. Details of the court cases, if any, pending in any
Court of Law against the project as well as any
directions passed by the Court relating to the project
directly or indirectly.
No such cases against the project
iii. Details of the notices, if any, given to the project
under Section 5 of the Environmental (Protection)
Act, 1986 and Section 18 of the Air (Prevention &
Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
NIL
17 Name of the consultant T. MURALI KRISHNA
M/s. GLOBAL ENVIRO LABS
2-2-1075/14/A, Tilaknagar ‘X’ Roads,
Baghamberpet, Hyderabad – 13
pH: 040-65582886, 27407969, 9849039741
EMP Report For Colour Granite Mine of 9.0 Ha, located in Meelasathiwada Village, Tekkali Mandal, Srikakulam District A.P.
M/s.Bayrock Granites (P) Ltd.,
Global Enviro Labs, Hyderabad 1
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
M/s.Bayrock Granites (P) Ltd., was granted a quarry lease over an extent of 9.0 Ha in
S.No. 27, of Meelasathiwada Village, Tekkali Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra
Pradesh . The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Tekkali has submitted proposals
through the ZJDM&G, Visakhapatnam for clubbing of 3 quarry leases into single lease
stating that the applicant is having 3 Quarry Leases over an extent of 3.5 ha, 3.5 ha and
2.0 ha totaling 9.00 Hectares vide proceeding letter No:6647/R1.1/2015 Dated:
09.04.2015.for this purpose mining plan approved vide letter No:1120/MP-TKL/2015
Dated :09.07.2015.
The Lessee is proposes to produce about 8,400 cum/year of Colour Granite. The total cost
of the project is Rs. 60 lakhs only.
M/s.Bayrock Granites (P) Ltd., is conscious of its responsibility towards the society in
minimizing the pollution load due to this proposed activity and according to Office
Memorandam No. -11011/47/2011-IA.II(M), dated.18-05-2012 from MoEF, GoI, New
Delhi for obtaining Environmental Clearance from SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh; the project
proponents intends to prepare an Environmental Management Plan for submission for
grant of Environmental Clearance for their proposed 9.0 Ha. Of Granite Mine Lease area.
EMP Report For Colour Granite Mine of 9.0 Ha, located in Meelasathiwada Village, Tekkali Mandal, Srikakulam District A.P.
M/s.Bayrock Granites (P) Ltd.,
Global Enviro Labs, Hyderabad 2
Table – 1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE STUDY AREA
Details of the Study Area
District & State Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
Mandal Tekkali
Village Meelasathiwada
Nature of the Area Revenue Land
Latitude 18o 37‟5.53” N
Longitude 84o 12‟07.4”E
General Climatic Conditions
Maximum Temperature 38 oC
Minimum Temperature 15oC
Annual Rainfall 1000 mm
Wind Pattern SW- NW
Accessibility
Road Connectivity A cart track of 1.2 km length is
connecting to the area from
Ramakrishnapuram village.
Rail Connectivity The nearest Railway station is located at
Tekkali at a distance of 6 km from the
applied are.
Air Port Vishakapatnam
Nearest Village Ramakrishnapuram 01 km km from ML
area.
Nearest Town Tekkali 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 Pedda Kedari RF- 1.4 Km
Temburukonda RF -3.2 Km
Polavaram RF – 3.0 KM
Nearest Water bodies Vamsadhara Main Canal – 1. 4 Km
Figure 1 shows the 10 km radius of the study area around the proposed Mine Lease area.
EMP Report For Colour Granite Mine of 9.0 Ha, located in Meelasathiwada Village, Tekkali Mandal, Srikakulam District A.P.
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EMP Report For Colour Granite Mine of 9.0 Ha, located in Meelasathiwada Village, Tekkali Mandal, Srikakulam District A.P.
M/s.Bayrock Granites (P) Ltd.,
Global Enviro Labs, Hyderabad 4
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 THE PROJECT
The project of M/s.Bayrock Granites (P) Ltd., deals with the production of 8,400
m3/Year of Colour Granite in Sy. No. 27 of Meelasathiwada Village, Tekkali
Mandal,Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh. The method of working shall be by Semi-
Mechanised opencast working of quarrying by using jack hammer drilling & cutting by
Wire Saw & blasting by low explosives if required.
The lease area in on Indian toposheet No. 74/B1 and the area is at the intersection of
18o 37‟05.53” North latitudes and 84
o 12.07.4” East longitudes. The area is located at a
distance of 1 km from Ramakrishnapuram and 6 kms from Tekkali.
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 Q.L area consists of undulating terrain and comprise of hillock Migmatised Gneiss
Khondalite and Charnockite having a general trend of NE-SW direction. The quarry lease
is occupied by boulders and sheet rock. The maximum RL is 155 m in the Western part
of the area and the minimum RL is 70 m in the Southern part of the area. The hillock has
a general slopes towards Southern direction. Boulders and sheet rock of Charnockite is
clearly exposed during the quarrying operation carried out in the area. The drainage of
the area is controlled by a net work of streams which act as feeders to the tanks present in
the vicinity of the area. The tanks along with the bore wells and wells constitute the main
source of water for agricultural and drinking purpose. The water table is located at a
depth of about 60-70 m from the ground level. The region has a tropical humid climate
with the maximum and minimum temperature varying from 28-38 degree in summer and
25-15 degrees in winter. The average rainfall is around 900-1000 mm and the monsoon is
from June to September. The occupation of the people in the region is agriculture. One
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tank is located at a distance of about 300 m south of the area. The drainage is of dentritic
pattern.
2.4 GEOLOGY
2.4.1 Regional Geology
In and around Srikakulam, Blue granite is extensively quarried for the past 30 years or so.
It is a part of Eastern Ghat group of rocks consisting of Charnockite, Khondalite and
Granitoids a variety of hybrid rock formed by the interaction of Intrusive granite into the
Khondalite. The Eastern Ghat group attains a maximum thickness in the Ganjam –
Cuttack tract. It occurs as ridges trending NE-SW. The Eastern Ghat Belt exhibits high
grade metamorphism as evidenced by the presence of Garnet and Silliminite. The
Charnockite shows intrusive relation towards Khondalite and has itself under gone post
Migmatic changes. Felspathic bands are common and are due to Granitisation.
2.4.2 Local Geology
The terrain in and around the area is of undulating in nature. The maximum RL is 155 m
in the Western part of the area and the minimum RL is 70 m the Southern part of the area.
The hillock has a general slopes towards Southern direction. The main rock exposed in
the area consists of Migmatised Charnockite. Two set of joints are observed, one is
parallel and the other perpendicular to strike direction. They are widely spaced and are
useful in splitting big blocks from the mother rock. The rock on physical examination is
medium grained, massive, with gneissic pattern and is compact. The rock is Bluish in
colour. The other accessory minerals present are biotite and garnet. The rock exhibits a
wavy structure in few boulders and gneissic in some of them. The rock at places is
intruded by quartz vein and feldspar band. A highly weathered intrusive rock, in the form
of morrum is observed in the area and is marked on the Geological Plan. The weathering
extends to a depth varying from few inches to a foot in some areas. A megascopic and
polished sample indicates that the rock takes good polish and exhibits fine texture. The
overall appearance of the rock is bluish in colour.
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Litho units Present in the area: The main litho unit in the area are Gneissic
Khondalite/Granite in the form of boulders and sheet. The colour in Bluish and the
structure is porphyritic.
EXPLORATION:
Already Carried Out:
a) Preliminary study of the visual examination of granite texture.
b) Collection of surface sample and subjecting them to cutting and polishing
c) Study the marketability.
d) Present Status: Granite was worked in the past which has lead to the formation of pit in
the Western and Southern part of the area. 30,050 cu m of rough granite blocks were
produced and dispatched from the quarry as on 31-3-2015.
Future Programme: The occurrence of granite deposit is proved and hence future
exploration is not required.
2.5 GEOLOGICAL RESERVES
The reserves are estimated by cross sectional method. It consists of multiplying the
sectional area by the zone of influence which is the distance between the two cross
sections. Based on the information obtained from mapping the area „proved‟ category
reserves may be estimated from the top of the hill to be depth of 40 and from the base of
the proved zone, a 20 m depth is considered for the estimation of the reserves under the
„probable‟ category from the base of the Probable zone, a 20 m depth is considered for
the estimation of the reserves under the „Possible‟ category.
2.5.1 Mineable Reserves and Life of the Mine
Mineable are calculated taking the Proved reserves only into consideration which are
29,01,000 cu m. The reserves blocked in the mine safety benches and 7.5 m buffer zone
are deducted from the proved reserves.
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S.No Description Quantity in cu m
1 In situ reserves under proved category 29,01,000
2 Reserves blocked in the 7.5 m buffer zone 2,78,260
3 Reserves Blocked in mine benches 2,90,100
4 Reserves depleted 30,050
5 Total blocked (2+3+4) 5,98,410
6 Balance Reserves (1-5) = 23,02,590
7 Recovery @ 10% 2,30,259
Life of the Quarry: Considering the recoverable reserves as 2,30,259 cum and an
average production level of 8,400 per annum, and the life of the quarry is 2,30,259/ 8,400
= 27.41 or say 28 years.
2.6 MINING
Method of Quarrying:
Semi – Mechanized quarrying methods are be followed by the following machinery as
mentioned in below
Machinery Quantity Nature of Work
Excavator 2 No The excavator to be employed for the removal of
the over burden, small boulders, cut boulders and
waste rock.
Tipper 2 No For transportation of the oberburden and blocks
Compressors 2 No For drilling holes for splitting
Jack hammers 10 No For drilling holes
Crane 20 tons For loading the blocks in to the trucks
Wire saw 1
Rock drill 2
Slotter 1
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TOOLS:
Drill Rods of size ranging from 2.5 feet to 10 feet long
Feather and wedges for splitting the holed rock in a linear direction
Grinding Wheels for grinding the diamond bits of the rods
Wire net, Wire rope, chain 50mm, and other spares
Diamond wire saw.
METHOD OF DELINEATION
Several methods of delineation can be carried out and the prominent among them is
mentioned below.
Drilling and using Feather and Wedges: Once 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 the dressing is done
and the boulder is given a rectangular shape. All the defects are avoided during the
dressing stage. Diamond wire saw can be used for sawing large chunk of granite block
from the parent rock and can be reduced to respective sizes depending upon the buyer‟s
requirement
Drilling :
Drill hole pattern will be uniform single lined pattern, equidistance holes from 0.33 mtrs
to 0.75 mtrs, 4.5 mtrs in depth.
Drilling Parameter
Drill hole diameter - 34.mm
Spacing depends upon the size of the boulder, in general it 15 cms from hole to hole for
better splitting.
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Handling of the Blocks within the Quarry:Since the size of the boulder is big therefore
it has to handled by a crane. The blocks will be dressed at the pit mouth and after
checking the quality loaded in the tipper and transported to the stockyard. The waste will
be loaded into the tippers and transported to the dump yard. The size of the block
produced from the quarry may vary 60-350 cm in length, 40-200cms in width and 60 –
180cms in height. The company has installed a derrick crane to lift the blocks to the
surface and an excavator is sufficient to handle the blocks within the quarry.
Haulage & Transportation:Dressing of the blocks will be done at the pit mouth and are
transported to stock yard by the existing 2 tippers which are sufficient for handling the
dressed blocks and for carrying the waste to the dump yard. The dressed blocks will be
transported to the various destinations by hired trucks.
Dressing :The rough blocks of granite will be subjected to dressing at the pit mouth
itself. Jack hammers along with compressed air is used to drill holes at 15 cms interval
will split the block by using feather and wedges and applying uniform pressure by
hammering on top of the offsets. Then the blocks are brought into rectangular shape by
hammer and chisel.
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 are constructed in the flat portion of
the area. The roof is 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 48 persons.
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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 8,400 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.
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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 , 4.5 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.
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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. 33.6 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
33.6 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
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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 60-70 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 (70 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 12.5 KLD. Breakup
details are:
Sl. No: Purpose Quantity (KLD)
1 Dust suppression purpose 9.5
2 Domestic purpose 1.5
3 Greenbelt purpose 1.5
Total 12.5
There is no generation & discharge of wastewater from this mine.
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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 in 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.
About 75,600 m3/Year of waste will be generated from this mine. It is estimated that
about 3,78,000 cum of waste will be generated during the entire lease period. The waste
generated during the five years may be dumped in the zone separately reserved for
dumpling in the area. The dumps will have to design in such that it will have slopes equal
to the angle of repose of such material. Drains have to provided and the dump terraced.
Garland drains have to be sunk along around the leading edge of the dump.
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3.5.2 Impact on Land use
The mine is located in an area of 9.0 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
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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.
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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.
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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 8,400 Cum /Year of Colour Granite , there will be
marginal increase in dust concentrations.
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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 & Wire Saw Cutting & 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
Optima Wire Saw Cutting (using water reduces dust)
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
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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.
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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:
a) Building/extending of retention/toe walls at the foot of the dumps
b) Construction of Garland drains along the slopes to divert the rainwater course
away from the dumping areas.
c) Covering of dump slopes with grass plantation to stabilize and prevent erosion.
d) Plantation of trees along the ridges and slopes.
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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 in 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
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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.
About 75,600 m3/Year of waste will be generated from this mine. It is estimated that
about 378000 cum of waste will be generated during the entire lease period. The waste
generated during the five years may be dumped in the zone separately reserved for
dumpling in the area. The dumps will have to design in such that it will have slopes equal
to the angle of repose of such material. Drains have to provided and the dump terraced.
Garland drains have to be sunk along around the leading edge of the dump.
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.
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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 10-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:
Each year some part of the barrier zone will be subjected to afforestation and care will be
taken to pretect the sapling. Fruit growing trees proposed to planted. Below table
showing programmes of afforestation, year wise for the five year period.
Year Name of the Plant No. of
Plants
Area Spacing Area Covered In Sq.
M
I – Year Suitable specie 100 3 x 3 mts. 900
II – Year Suitable specie 100 3 x 3 mts. 900
III – Year Suitable specie 100 3 x 3 mts. 900
IV – Year Suitable specie 100 3 x 3 mts. 900
V – Year Suitable specie 100 3 x 3 mts. 900
Total 500 4500
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
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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.
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Table – 2: Cost of Environmental Protection Measures (in Rs.)
Sl.No Description Item Capital
Cost in Rs
Recuring
Cost in Rs. Remarks
1 Air Pollution
Nose Marks 200
No's
- 4,000.00
Replaceable, and
cost can increase
with time
Cloth for drillers
100 no 1.0m each.
- 5,880.00
Issued thrice in a
year
Gunny bags for
covering the surface
of jackhammer
holes
- 2,000.00
As and when
needed
Road wetting and
plant water feeding 50,000.00 100,000.00
Water tanker cost @
two tankers per day
for 8 months
Plantation on road
side plus
maintenance
40,000.00 25,000.00 Re-plant the non-
surviving plants
2 Water
Pollution
Construction of
garland drains 130,000.00 40,000.00
Once only (For
manual de-silting)
De-silting
operations
- 0.00
Yearly and manual
operations
Construction of
check dams 60,000.00 30,000.00
Once in year, cost
incurred is to buy
sand bags and
filling sand
Construction of
retaining wall for
waste dump
150,000.00 50,000.00
Cost of construction
of wall around the
dip side of the
dump.
3
Noise
Pollution
Maintenance of
machinery suitably
– Rs. 4000 per 3
months
40,000.00 20,000.00 Included in main
cost
PPE‟s like Ear
muffs – Rs. 15 each 8,000.00 2,500.00 Once in six months
4
Occupational
Health &
Safety
Providing First aid
kits – 2No‟s and fire
extinguishers – 5
No‟s
8,000.00 4,000.00
Once in year,
replace by
conducting
periodical checkup
Providing Personal
protective
equipments to all
40,000.00 20,000.00
Included in air
pollution and noise
pollution
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employees (hand
gloves, safety shoe
and helmets)
Training and
awareness programs
on risk factors
during emergencies
by the experts
15,000.00 10,000.00
Once in six months
and create sign
boards about the
risk and safety
precautions
regularly
Periodical medical
checkup and supply
of medicines – Rs.
200 per head
10,000.00 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.
200,000.00 150,000.00
TOTAL 751,000.00 515,380.00
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.
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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 machinery. The actual method of mining Colour 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.