hanuman minerals -...

October, 2013

Proposed at:

Loddipalli (V)

Orvakal (M), Kurnool (D)

Andhra Pradesh

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FINAL

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT Based on: TOR LR.NO. J-11015 / 267 / 2010-IA. II (M), 25th October, 2010 & 20th March, 2013

Prepared by

[Silica Sand Mining (Quartzite)]

Prepared for

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REIA report - Index 1

INDEX

S.No. CONTENTS Page No.

TOR letter issued by MoEF vide letter No J-11015 / 267 / 2010-IA. II (M), 25th October, 2010 & 20th March, 2013 TOR Compliance

CHAPTER – 1

INTRODUCTION

1.0 PREAMBLE 1-1

1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT 1-2

1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED MINING ACTIVITY 1-3

1.2.1 NATURE 1-3

1.2.2 SIZE OF THE PROJECT 1-3

1.2.3 LOCATION OF THE MINE 1-3

1.2.4 IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT 1-6

1.3 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 1-6

CHAPTER - 2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT 2-1

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT 2-1

2.3 LOCATION 2-3

2.4 SIZE / MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION 2-3

2.5 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION 2-3

2.6 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION 2-3

2.6.1 NUMBER OF TRUCKS 2-3

2.6.2 MINING 2-4

2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES 2-11

2.8 ASSESSMENT OF NEW & UNTESTED TECHNOLOGYFOR THE RISK OF TECHNOLOGICAL

FAILURE 2-13

CHAPTER - 3

DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT 3-1

3.1.1 METEOROLOGY 3-1

3.1.2 METEOROLOGICAL DATA RECORDED AT SITE 3-1

3.1.3 AIR QUALITY 3-4

3.1.3.1 SELECTION OF SAMPLING STATIONS 3-4

3.1.3.2 PARAMETERS MONITORED 3-4

3.2 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 3-8

3.2.1 RECONNAISSANCE 3-9

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3.2.1.1 BACKGROUND NOISE 3-9

3.2.1.2 SOURCES OF NOISE 3-10

3.2.2 COMMUNITY NOISE 3-10

3.2.2.1 OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE 3-10

3.2.3 NOISE LEVEL OBSERVATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA 3-11

3.3 WATER QUALITY IMPACTS 3-12

3.3.1 SURFACE WATER QUALITY 3-12

3.3.2 GROUND WATER QUALITY 3-14

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT 3-24

3.4.1 LAND USE PATTERN 3-24

3.4.2 MINERAL RESERVES 3-24

3.4.3 SEISMIC EFFECT 3-24

3.5 BASELINE DATA ON SOIL QUALITY 3-25

3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 3-28

3.7 SOCIO-ECNOMIC DETAILS 3-28

CHAPTER - 4

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.0 INTRODUCTION 4-1

4.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT 4-1

4.1.1 PREDICTIOLNS OF IMPACT ON AIR ENVIRONMENT 4-2

4.2 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT 4-4

4.2.1 WATER REQUIREMENT 4-4

4.2.2 WASTEWATER GENERATION 4-4

4.2.3 IMPACT ON SURROUNDING WATER BODIES 4-5

4.3 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS DUE TO NOISE 4-5

4.3.1 PREDICTION OF IMPACT DUE TO THE PROPOSED MINING ACTIVITY 4-5

4.3.2 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON COMMUNITY 4-7

4.3.3 PREDICTION OF IMPACT ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 4-7

4.4 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON LAND ENVIRONMENT 4-7

4.5 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS DUE TO VEHICULAR MOVEMENT 4-8

4.6 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 4-8

4.7 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON RESERVE FOREST 4-9

4.8 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 4-9

CHAPTER - 5

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES 5-1

5.2 ALTERNATIVE SITES EXAMINED BY M/s. HANUMAN MINERALS 5-1

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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1 TECHNICAL ASPECTS 6-1

6.1.1 METHODOLOGY 6-1

6.1.2 FREQUENCY & LOCATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 6-1

6.1.3 REPORTING SCHEDULE DURING OPERATION OF THE PLANT 6-1

6.1.4 DETAILED BUDGET & PROCUREMENT SCHEDULES 6-1

CHAPTER – 7

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 RISK ASSESSMENT 7-1

7.1.1 INUNDATION 7-1

7.1.2 BLASTING 7-1

7.1.3 FAILURE OF PIT SLOPE 7-1

7.1.4 FAILURE OF WASTE DUMPS 7-2

7.1.5 SURFACE FIRE 7-2

7.1.6 DUST FROM THE DRILLING OPERATION 7-2

7.1.7 NOISE 7-2

7.1.8 LOADING 7-2

7.1.9 TRANSPORT VEHICLES 7-2

7.1.10 EXPLOSIVES 7-3

7.2 RISK CONTROL MEASURES 7-3

7.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 7-6

7.3.1 STRUCTURE OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 7-8

CHAPTER - 8

PROJECT BENIFITS

8.1 IMPROVEMENT IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 8-1

8.1.1 AFFORESTATION PLAN 8-1

8.2 IMPROVEMENT IN THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 8-1

8.4. EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL 8-2

CHAPTER - 9

ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

CHAPTER - 10


10.1 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT 10-1

10.1.1 CONTROL OF DUST LEVELS 10-1

10.1.2 CONTROL OF SO2 & NOX LEVELS 10-3

10.1.3 MEASURE TO CONTROL DUST INHALATION 10-3

10.2. WATER ENVIRONMENT 10-3

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10.2.1 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 10-4

10.3 NOISE ENVIRONMNET 10-4

10.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 10-6

10.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT 10-6

10.6 RAINWATER HARVESTING MEASURES 10-9

10.7 ADMINISTRATIVE SET UP 10-10

10.8 POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME 10-10

10.9 COST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 10-10

10.10 CONSERVATION PLAN 10-11

10.11 MINE CLOSER PLAN 10-11

CHAPTER - 11

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

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TABLES

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CHAPTER – III

3.1.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS 3-6 3.1.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 3-6 3.1.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 3-6 3.1.4 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 3-6 3.1.5 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 3-7 3.1.6 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 3-7 3.1.7 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 3-7 3.1.8 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 3-7 3.1.9 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 3-8 3.2.1 NOISE LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS 3-11 3.2.2 EQUIVALENT DAY NIGHT NOISE LEVELS 3-12 3.3.1 SURFACE WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS 3-12 3.3.2 SURFACE WATER QUALITY 3-13 3.3.3 GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS 3-13 3.3.4 GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS 3-16 3.3.5 GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS 3-17 3.3.6 GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS 3-18 3.3.7 GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS 3-19 3.3.8 GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS 3-20 3.3.9 GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS 3-21 3.3.10 GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS 3-22 3.3.11 GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS 3-23 3.4.1 SOIL QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS 3-25 3.4.2 SOIL CHARACTERISTICS 3-26 CHAPTER IV 4.1.1 NET RESULTANT MAXIMUM CONCENTRATIONS DUE TO THE MINE 4-3 4.2.1 WATER REQUIREMENT 4-4 4.2.2 WASTE WATER GENERATION 4-5 4.2.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF SANITARY WASTE WATER 4-5

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FIGURES S.NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO.

1.1 LOCATION MAP 1-5 3.1 WIND ROSE AT SITE 3-3 3.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS 3-5 3.4 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS 3-15 3.5 SOIL QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS 3-26

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Compliance on TOR

EIA report 1

Compliance made on TOR issued by MINING Expert Appraisal Committee, Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) vide letter No.

J-11015/267/2010-IA.II (M) dated 25th October, 2010 & 20th March, 2013.

TOR No. TOR point TOR compliance

1. A copy of the document in support of the fact that the proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine should be given.

Please refer to ANNEXURE – I for Grant of Mine Lease area in the name of M/s. HANUMAN MINERALS.

2. All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and public hearing should be compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its management and mining technology and should be in the name of the lessee.

We do confirm that Contents in all documents are synchronized with one another in terms of mine lease area, production levels, waste generation, its management & mining technology.

3. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc should be for the life of the mine / lease period.

The study area of 10 km radius from the from the mine lease boundary has been considered for collection of baseline data. The details are furnished in CHAPTER-3. All the waste generation details are furnished in CHAPTER-10 of EIA report are in accordance with the Mining Plan.

4. Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features should be indicated.

Please refer to ANNEXURE - III for land use and land cover of study area.

5. Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass pre-operational, operational and post operational phases and submitted.

The proposed Silica Sand Mining is not yet started. Hence it is Not Applicable. However Land use map is enclosed as ANNEXURE – III for existing Land use pattern in the study area.

6. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance, if any, as may be applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned above should be obtained from the State Wildlife Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife (Protection)

No National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves existing and proposed with 10 Kms radius of the mine area.

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Act, 1972 and copy furnished.

7. A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based on field survey clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary plan for their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost.

Please refer to ANNEXURE - IV for detailed Biological study of area covering both core and buffer zone.

8. Impact, of any, of change of land use should be given. The soil is hard and unfertile and it is full of silica sand. Therefore, agriculture is not anticipated in the applied area. There will not be any significant change in the land use, as all the norms will be strictly complied, which includes mine closure.

9. R&R plan / compensation details for the project affected people should be furnished. While preparing the R&R plan, the National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs / STs and other weaker sections, need based sample survey, family-wise, should be undertaken to assess their requirement and action program prepared accordingly integrating the sectoral program of line departments of the State Government.

The mine is existing Government waste land. Hence No R&R is required.

10. One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air quality (PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ data so collected presented date-wise in the EIA and EMP report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location of the monitoring stations should be such as to represent whole of the study area and justified keeping in view the pre-dominant downwind direction and location of sensitive receptors. There should be at least one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical composition of PM10 particularly for free silica should be

Please refer to CHAPTER – 3 of REIA report for One baseline data on ambient air quality (PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna, Site-specific meteorological data. Please refer to ANNEXURE – V for One Season data for ambient air quality data. Please refer to ANNEXURE – VI for Socioeconomic

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given. data.

11. Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and input parameters used for modeling should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map.

Please refer to CHAPTER – 4 of REIA report in page No. 4.1 to 4.3. Input done for model is shown as ANNEXURE - VII. The Isopleth superimposed on location map with wind rose diagram is shown in ANNEXURE - VII.

12. The water requirement for the project, its availability and source to be furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the project should be indicated.

Please refer CHAPTER – 4 of REIA report of page No.4.4 & 4.5. Source of water is ground water and mine pit water. Total water requirement will be 10 KLD.

13. Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the project should be provided.

The Present project is for mining of Silica Sand. The water used for sprinkling of haulage roads is met through the bore well and the surface rain water stranded in the pits. The drinking water is supplied through tankers.

14. Details of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the project should be given.

Please refer to CHAPTER-10 of REIA report of Page No. 10.9. Garland drains will be constructed. The runoff water from the mine area will be collected in garland drains and will be used for dust suppression.

15. Impact of the project on the water quality both surface and groundwater should be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required should be provided.

No impact on surface as well as ground water because there will be no waste water generation from the mine. Zero effluent discharge will be maintained.

16. Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect groundwater. Necessary data and documentation in this regard may be provided. In case the working will intersect groundwater table, a detailed hydro geological study should be undertaken and report furnished. Necessary permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working below ground water and for pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished.

The maximum depth of mine will be 4 m on an Average from surface and ground water table is at 20 m below ground level from the Foot of the Hill. Hence there will be no interception of mine with ground water table.

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17. Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise passing through lease area and modification/ diversion proposed, if any and the impact of the same on the hydrology should be brought out.

No stream is passing through lease area. So no impact on lease area.

18. Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, in the project should be provided.

Please refer to Chapter-10 of REIA report of Page No. 10.9.

19. Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. should be provided both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the same.

Site elevation 354 AMSL. Working depth of mine 4 m depth of the ground water table 20 m. Please refer to ANNEXURE – VIII.

20. Quantity of solid waste generation to be estimated and details for its disposal and management should be provided. The quality, volumes and methodology planned for removal and utilization (preferably concurrently) of top soil should be indicated. Details of backfilling proposed, if any, should also be given. It may be clearly indicated that out of the total waste generated during the mine life, how much quantity would be backfilled and how much quantity would be disposed off in the form of external dump (number of dumps, their height, terraces etc. to be brought out).

Please refer to CHAPTER-10 of REIA report of page no.10.6.

21. The reclamation plan, post mine land use and progressive greenbelt development plan shall be prepared in tabular form (prescribed format) and submitted.

Please refer to ANNEXURE - IX

22. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project should be indicated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the project in the present road network (including those outside the project area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the increased load. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government) should be covered.

Please refer to CHAPTER - 4 of REIA report of page No. 4.8

23. Details of the infrastructure facilities to be provided for the mine workers should be included in the EIA report.

Office cum store will be constructed facilitated with first aid room & safety instruments like helmets, safety boot etc.

24. Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Rehabilitation of mined out area (with plans and with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA report.

Please refer to ANNEXURE - X

25. Phase-wise plan of greenbelt development, plantation and compensatory afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be covered under

Please refer to CHAPTER - 10 of REIA report of page no.10.6 to 10.9.

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plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done should be given.

26. Occupational health impact of project should be anticipated and preventive measures initiated. Details in this regard should be provided. Details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP.

Please refer to CHAPTER - 7 of REIA report.

27. Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community proposed to be provided by project proponent should be indicated. As far as possible, quantitative dimensions may be given with time frame for implementation.

Please refer to CHAPTER – 8 of REIA report.

28. Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts which, should inter-alia also include the impact due to change of land use, due to loss of agricultural land and grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts besides other impacts of the projects.

Please refer to CHAPTER -10 of REIA report.

29. Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same along with time bound action plan to implement the same should be provided.

Public hearing was conducted on 07-08-2013 and minutes of the same and time bound action plan to implement the same is enclosed as Annexure - XI

30. Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed by any Court of Law against the project should be given.

Please refer to Chapter –2 of EIA report of page No. 2.3.

31. The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt out.

Please refer to Chapter-10 of EIA report of Page No.10.10 & 10.11.

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REIA report 1.1

CHAPTER – I

INTRODUCTION

1.0. PREAMBLE

The applicant, M/s. HANUMAN MINERALS, is a private firm of which Sri. K. Gopal is a

Managing Partner have proposed to taken up Silica Sand mining in Survey No.s 270, 273,

275, 279/a, 278/b, 282/a & 284, Loddipalli Village, Orvakal Mandal, Kurnool District,

Andhra Pradesh State covers an extent of 153.097 Ha. The Mining lease was granted ,

vide GO Ms. No. 172 dated 04-07-2009 of Dept. of Industries of Commerce (Mine – I),

Govt. of Andhra Pradesh is enclosed as Annexure - I for kind reference and Mining Plan is

approved by Joint Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa Zone, vide no. 4047/MP-

KNL/2009 dated 12/06/2009.

The Government of A.P. has asked the applicant, vide their Memo No. 1571I/M-I (l)/2007,

dated 16-06-2008, to submit the approved mining plan (AMP) under rule 22 (4) of MCR

1960, to consider their mining lease application for sanction of lease. The applicant could

not submit the AMP in 6 months time due to his personal problems. So, he requested the

Director of Mines & Geology Hyderabad, for extension of time for submission of AMP The

DM & G was granted extension of time from 16/12/2008 to 15/06/2009 vide their

Proceeding No. 27422 / R4-2/2007, dated 22/12/2008.

As per the Honourable Ministries Notification S.O. 1533, the mining lease area exceeding 5

ha, shall obtain Environmental clearance before starting operations. Accordingly Form-I

along with Draft TOR for EIA study and Pre-feasibility report has been submitted to the

MOEF. A presentation was made before the Expert Appraisal Committee of MOEF on 28th

September, 2010 for the approval of TOR for EIA study. And accordingly TOR has been

issued by the MOEF vide letter no. No. J-11015/267/2010-IA.II (M) dated 25th October,

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2010. Thereafter due to Health and family problem, process of obtaining Environmental

Clearance could not be continued. And the validity of TOR letter has been expired &

requested the Honourable Ministry to extend the validity of TOR during the EAC meeting

held on 2nd February, 2013. Accordingly TOR validity extension letter has been issued vide

letter no. J-11015/267/2010-IA.II (M) dated 20th March, 2013.

This report furnishes the details of location of Site, Description of the project, prevailing

baseline status w.r.t Air Environment, Water Environment, Noise Environment, Land

Environment, Biological Environmnet and Socio-economic Environment. This report also

helps in identification of environmental impacts and suggesting mitigation measures to be

followed during Construction and Operation of the project as part of Environmental

Management Plan. This report also acts as guidance manual for the proponent for

following the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and for adopting post project

Environmental Monitoring Program as per statutory norms.

1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT

The applicant, M/s. HANUMAN MINERALS, is a private firm of which Sri. K. Gopal is a

Managing Partner. They have newly entered into mining business and they are resident

of Hyderabad. Having come to know the availability of Silica Sand in disintegrated highly

weathered Quartzite near Loddipalli Village, Orvakal Mandal, Kurnool District, they have

applied for mining lease. The silica sand is having good quality and easily poundable by

small hammer manually (it is economically highly feasible). In local area few mines are

already working and they are supplying silica sand to few industries situated at

Hyderabad. They have examined the area thoroughly and then satisfied themselves with

the quality and quantity of the mineral available in the area. The Director of Mines and

Geology have recommended for sanction of mining lease in their favour.

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1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED MINING ACTIVITY

1.2.1 NATURE

This proposal involves mining of Silica Sand. The formation of Silica Sand is highly

disintegrated and weathered quartzite is having almost horizontal beds with multiple

joints and prominent bedding structure, which is mined manually by deploying labours.

1.2.2 SIZE OF THE PROJECT

M/s. HANUMAN MINERALS has proposed to undertake mining activity over a Mining

lease area of 153.097 ha. with proposed Silica sand production capacity of 65,000 TPA.

S.NO PRODUCTS Production capacity (TPA)

1 Silica Sand (Quartzite) 65,000

1.2.3 LOCATION OF THE MINE

The proposed mining will be taken up Survey No.s 270, 273, 275, 279/a, 278/b, 282/a &

284, Loddipalli Village, Orvakal Mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh in a ML area

of 153.097 Ha. The following environmental factors of the location of the mine area.

Latitude 15°40' 50.00" N

Longitude 78° 9' 0.00" E

Extent of Mining Lease area 153.097 Hectares

Road Network ML are is well accessible through Orvakal – Kurnool

Road

Nearest rail head Kurnool railway station – 18 Kms.

Nearest port facility Krishnapatnam port – 265 Kms.

Nearest Airport Hyderabad– 172 Kms.

Defence Installations There are no defence installations with in 10 Kms

radius from the mining area.

Historic & religious places Therer are no Historic & religious places with in the

10 Kms radius from the mining area

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Nearest reserved forest NIL

National park/ Wild life

sanctuary/Biosphere reserve/

Tiger reserves/ Elephant

corridors

NIL

Nearest village Oravakal Village – 2.5 Kms.

List of existing mines with in10

Kms radius

Mines are in operation at a distance of 3 Kms.

Seismicity The study area falls under seismic zone III as per IS :

1893 – 1984

Major crops Paddy, Ground nut, Cotton, Sunflower, Maize

Rehabilitation & Re-settlement Nil

Products SILICA SAND (Quartzite)

Total project cost Rs. 51.50 Lakhs

Present use of land Govt. Waste Land

Intersection of ground water There will not be any intersection with Ground water

as working depth will be only 4 m.

Source of water Sourced from perennial streams passing and

Northern and Eastern boundaries of ML area.

Details of water bodies / lakes /

rivers / nallahs

Few ponds exists within the study area.

Forest land in the leese area Nil

The topographical map showing the location of the mine area is shown in Fig. 1.1.

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ML Area

Scale : 1 CM = 1.3 Kms.

N

ML Area

TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP

(Fig: 1.1)

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1.2.4 IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT

The proposed project is to mine the Silica Sand ore present in 153.097 Ha of land in Survey

No.s 270, 273, 275, 279/a, 278/b, 282/a & 284, Loddipalli Village, Orvakal Mandal,

Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh using opencast manual mining method. The silica sand

powder of 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 and 500 meshes of snow white powders will be used in

paint, potteries, glass and refractory industries. In the proposed project area silica sand is

not available, after pulverizing of Silica Sand lumps into powder form of different meshes

will be sold to Ferro Alloys units, Foundries, Ceramics industries and Glass manufacturing

units.

The total proved reserves in the mine area is estimated at 23270643 MT, based on the

average annual production of 58,320 TPA (10 % handling losses of 65,000 TPA) Tons the

life of the mine is will be around 399 years.

Benefit to the region

With the establishment of the proposed mining activity, there will be employment

opportunities to the local people during operation of the mining. Priority will be given to

locals in employment. There will be upliftment of the socio-economic status of the people

in the area due to the proposed project.

In the light of the above scenario, M/s. Hanuman Minerals is proposed Silica Sand mining

at Survey No. 270, 273, 275, 279/a, 278/b, 282/a & 284, Loddipalli Village, Orvakal

Mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh.

1.3. SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The scope of work includes a detailed characterization of the environment in an area of 10

Km. radius of the mining area for various environmental parameters like Air, Water,

Noise, Land, Biological and Social-economic aspects. This Draft EIA Report is prepared in

accordance with the Terms of Reference issued vide No. J-11015/267/2012-IA.II (M) dated

25th October, 2010 & 20th March, 2013 by the Honourable Ministry of Environment &

Forests, New Delhi.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT

The proposed project is for mining of Silica Sand by Manual open cast manual

method in 153.097 Ha. in Survey No.s 270, 273, 275, 279/a, 278/b, 282/a & 284,

Loddipalli Village, Orvakal Mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh.

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

Silica Sand – A Brief Snapshot.

The production of silica sand at 3.08 million tonnes in 2010-11 increased by about

21% over the previous year due to increase in demand from cement plants.Gujarat,

the major producing state, reported increase of about 160% in comparison with the

previous year.

During the year under review, there were 114 reporting mines as against 132 in the

preceding year. Besides, the production of silica sand was also reported as an

associated mineral by four mines during the year. Ten principal producers

accounted for about 62% of the total production. The share of public sector in the

total production was 4% in 2010-11, same as in the preceding year.

Gujarat was the leading producing state and accounted for 39% of the total

production during the year, followed by Andhra Pradesh (37%), Maharashtra (9%),

Rajasthan(6%), Uttar Pradesh (4%), Jharkhand (3%) and Karnataka (1%). The

remaining one percent production was the contribution of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

About 60% production of silica sand was contributed by 9 silica sand mines and one

associated mine, each producing more than 50 thousand tonnes annually. About

37% was contributed by 50 silica sand mines and two associated mines, each

producing five thousand to fifty thousand tonnes. The remaining 3% output was

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contributed by 55 silica sand mines and one associated mine, each producing less

than 5,000 tonnes annually (Tables 9 to 12).

Mine-head stocks of silica sand at the end of 2010-11 were 4,996 thousand tonnes as

against of 3,260 thousand tonnes at the beginning of the year (Table 13).

The average daily employment of labour in 2010-11 was 1,938 as against 2,392 in the

previous year. Domestic prices of silica sand are furnished in the General Review on

'Prices'.

Production of Silica Sand, 2008-09 to 2010-11 (By States)

(Qty in tonnes; value in Rs.)

State 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 (P)

Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value

India 2836804 366083 2545988 408559 3081468 342351

Andhra Pradesh 1251780 61684 958934 64205 1132270 61541

Gujarat 368720 32025 465530 40569 1210046 80626

Jharkhand 120170 38772 91597 32818 85236 29275

Karnataka 107266 12961 109468 15206 39272 4900

Kerala 46965 17112 33988 20220 14215 10993

Madhya Pradesh 40 5 - - - -

Maharashtra 341866 92503 271517 90831 264191 69427

Odisha 7381 1845 2800 700 - -

Rajasthan 398540 82051 418311 103878 194073 57274

Tamil Nadu 12009 3396 10476 5688 12526 5211

Uttar Pradesh 182067 23729 183367 34444 129639 23104

USES : Silica sand used for water purification and manufacture of glass, synthetic

foundry moulding catalysts, disodium ultramarine etc. it is also used for acid heat

resistant ceramics, refractories, pottery glaze, enamel etc. Silica sand of 150 mesh is

used in Sawing stone, grinding and surfacing glass and polishing marble Rounded

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Grains of silica sand are used for sand blasting it is also used as a filler in paints

'Wood Paste' moulded hard rubber goods, gypsum Plasters, oxychloride acoustic

plasters and soap.

2.3 LOCATION

The proposed mining activity in the ML area, located at Survey No.s 270, 273, 275,

279/a, 278/b, 282/a & 284, Loddipalli Village, Orvakal Mandal, Kurnool District,

Andhra Pradesh. Land use of the leese area is Govt. waste land.

DISTRICT/STATE MANDAL VILLAGE SURVEY Nos. AREA

Kurnool (A.P.) Orvakal Loddipalli 270, 273, 275, 279/a, 278/b, 282/a & 284

153.097 Ha.

2.4 SIZE / MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

M/s. HANUMAN MINERALS has proposed to undertake mining activity in the

Mining lease area of 153.097 Ha. to produce Silica Sand of 65,000 TPA capacity.

S.NO. PRODUCT PRODUCTION CAPACITY (in TPA)

1 Silica Sand 65,000

No litigation pending against the project and / or any direction / order passed by

any Court of Law. (TOR # 30)

2.5 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

Excavation with propsoed capacities will be taken up after obtaining Environmental

Clearance from MOEF & CFE from APPCB.

2.6 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION

2.6.1 NUMBER OF TRUCKS

20 No’s of trucks per day (Truck capacity 10 Tons) will be required to transport Silica

Sand to outside agencies. All the trucks will be covered with tarpaulins. The existing

road is capable of absorbing this additional truck movement.

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TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AREA:

The Physiography of the area is a part of elevated and undulated rugged

knobby terrain sloping towards north with low gradient and with less

number of bushes and shrubs.

The height of the applied area ranges from 2 m to 3 m from one end to other

end. At northern side and southern side the height reduces, where as it

increases at central place of northern part and southern part of the land.

The bench mark starts at 350 m level, maximum level is 354 at central part of

the land.

DETAILS ABOUT THE MINE:

The Mining lease, was granted in favour of M/s. Hanuman Minerals to mine Silica

Sand for a period of 20 years, vide GO Ms. No. 172 dated 04-07-2009 of Dept. of

Industries of Commerce (Mine – I), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The first mining plan

was approved by Joint Director of Mines & Geology, Kadapa Zone Vide Lt. No: 4047

/ MP-KNL / 09 dated 12-06-2009.

2.6.2 MINING

In this area the quartzite- silica sand is exposed to surface completely and it is

highly disintegrated, therefore, it is proposed to undertake open cast manual

mining method Mining will be done by using crowbars, pick-axe and gammelas.

The Silica Sand will be produced by cutting 1.25 to 2 m height benches, then

paunding the quartzite with the help of hammers manually. The loose sand will

be loaded manually into trucks. Normally the quartzite will be dispatched in

lumps form directly to the glass industry.

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EXPLORATION ALREADY CARRIED-OUT BY M/s. HANUMAN MINERALS

In this area the silica sand (quartzite) is exposed to surface in total extent. Therefore,

the applicant has not done extensive exploration work. The area is having 2 old pits.

The details of pits is given in following table. The applicant has collected sample

from 5 different places and then analysed in chemical laboratory. The area was

Surveyd and the Geological map is prepared. Accordingly, cross sections and

working plan are prepared at 1:2000 scale, the environment plan was prepared to 1:

5000 scale. The location of pits and sampling places etc., are shown in Plan.

Old Pit No. Location Length

(m) Width

(m) Depth

(m) Remarks

1 W 400, S 1000 22 16 4 Quartzite exposure

2 W 800, S 400-500 10 1.5

Reserves:

Reserves of Quartzite (Silica Sand) is arrived by calculating geographical parameters

such as length, width and depth. In this area average 4 m depth is considered by

seeing Plate No. Ill and Hl-A for arriving proved reserves. Below that level another 4

m depth is considered for probable reserves. By multiplying length, width and

depth, volume is arrived. In this area 10 % void spaces are considered and deducted

from total volume. Then, the net mineral volume will be multiplied by 2.5 bulk

density, to arrive geological reserves. In this case 10 % handling loss of mineral is

expected during production: Therefore, recoverable reserves are arrived after

deducting handling loss.

With reference to the Surface Geological Plan Plate No. Ill, the Geology of the area is

demarcated. The brief description is given in the following table:

Category Proved. Probable Total (in MT)

Reserves 13778730 13778730 27557460

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GRADE:

The sample of quartzite silica sand have been collected from the applied area and

they have been examined in the laboratory. The details of the analytical report has

been given in Annexure -L As per the analytical report the silica sand is having 99.29

- 99.75 % Si 0$. Therefore the mineral is useful for industrial purpose as it has got

good grade of quality. The colour of Quartzite silica sand varies from gray to white

in colour. However, the grade is considered to be good.

MINING:

In this area the quartzite- silica sand is exposed to surface completely and it is highly

disintegrated, therefore, it is proposed to undertake open cast manual mining

method Mining will be done by using crowbars, pick-axe and gammelas. The Silica

Sand will be produced by cutting 1.25 to 2 m height benches, then paunding the

quartzite with the help of hammers manually. The loose sand will be loaded

manually into trucks. Normally the quartzite will be dispatched in lumps form

directly to the glass industry.

YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FIRST FIVE YEARS:

As explained in above para the quartzite-silica sand is exposed to surface

completely, hence it is proposed to commence the production directly. Therefore, in

first five years period there is no proposals of undertaking development works as

such, except laying of mine-haul road to connect the pit-head, construction of office-

cum-rest shelter etc.,

FIRST FIVE YEARS PRODUCTION PLAN:

The applicant is proposed to start production at 351 RL Northern side of the area. It

is proposed to cut 2 benches of 1.25 m height in first attempt and 2 m height in 2M

attempt in an area of 8000 m2 to produce 58500 MT of Run of mine (ROM) in first

year after deducting 10 % voids in total excavated volume. Anticipating 90 %

recovery, 52650 MT of Quartzite Silica Sand will be produced. During this process

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5850 MT of handling loss occurs. At the end of the year pit bottom will reach 347.75

RL.

In Second year the mining bench will move towards Southern side. In this year also

the production will be made by digging 2 benches. In first attempt 1.5 m height

bench will be cut, in 2nd attempt 2 m height bench will be cut in an area of 400 m

length, 20 m width to produce total quantity of 63000 MT of ROM after deducting

10 % voids in total excavated volume. After removing 10 % handling loss of 6300

MT, the Silica Sand of 56700 MT will be produced. At the end of the year, the floor

level will reach 347.75 RL.

In Third year the bench will move towards further South. In this year the

production will be made by digging 2 benches. In first attempt 1.5 m height bench

will be cut, in 2nd attempt 2 m height bench will be cut in an area of 400 m length,

20 m width to produce total quantity of 63000 MT of ROM after deducting 10 %

voids in total excavated volume. After removing 10 % handling loss of 6300 MT, the

Silica Sand of 56700 MT will be produced. At the end of the year, the floor level will

reach 347.75 RL.

In Forth year the bench will move towards further South. In this year the

production will be made by digpng 2 benches. In first attempt L75 m height bench

will be cut, in 2nd attempt 2 m height bench will be cut in an area of 400 m length,

20 m width to produce total quantity of 67500 MT of ROM after deducting 10 %

voids in total excavated volume. After removing 10 % handling loss of 6750 MT, the

Silica Sand of 60750 MT will be produced At the end of the year, the floor level will

reach 347 JS RL.

In Fifth year the workings will be forwarded towards further South. In this year

also 2 benches will be cut in first and 2nd attempts 2 m height bench each will be cut

in an area of 400 m length, 20 m width to produce total quantity of 72000 MT of ROM

after deducting 10 % voids in total excavated volume. After removing 10 %

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handling loss of 7200 MT, the Silica Sand of 64800 MT will be produced. At the end

of the year, the floor level will reach 347.75 RL.

The Annual production of Silica Sand (Quartzite) is as follows:

Yrs. Prod. ROM

MT

Rcvr.

(90%)MT

H.L

MT

I, 2009 – 10 58500 52650 5850

II, 2010-11 63000 56700 6300

III, 2011-12 63000 56700 6300

IV, 2012-13 67500 60750 6750

V, 2013-14 72000 64800 7200

5 Yr. Total 324000 291600 32400

1 Yr. Total 64800 58320 6480

MINEABLE RESERVES AND ANTICIPATED LIFE OF THE MINE:

In this area the quartzite-silica sand mineralization is spread up to the lease

boundary (LB). It is anticipated that during mining the reserves will be left back at

LB to a varying depth of 8 m. At the end of the life of the mine during mining,

mine 45° benches at border, some quantity of silica sand will be left for mine safety

wall. Therefore, that quantity will be deducted from the geological reserves

(reserves blocked in safety slope). Therefore the mineable reserves are arrived after

deducting the reserves blocked in buffer zone along with boundary and the

reserves blocked in mine safety slope. The total quantity of reserves considered for

deduction in total Geological Reserves is arrived to be about 17,01,190 MT.

Mineable reserves:

Total Geological Reserves (-) Reserves blocked Mineable reserves

2,75,57,460 MT

17,01,190 MT

25856270 MT

In this area 10 % mining and handling loss is expected, therefore anticipating

90 % recovery, the recoverable reserves are arrived as follows. Recoverable

mineable reserves: 25856270 MT x 90 % = 2,32,70,643 MT

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Handling Loss: 2,58,56,270 MT x 10 % = 25,85,627 MT

LIFE OF THE MINE:

The life of the Silica Sand mine, at the rate of annual production of 58,320 MT

(10 % handling losses of 65,000 TPA) is calculated as following.

Life of Silica Sand (quartzite) mine = 2,32,70,643 MT / 58,320 = 399.02, say 399 Years.

PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING:

It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Manual Mining method.

OPEN CAST MINING:

In this area it is proposed to produce silica sand by digging quartzite with the help

of crow-bars and pounding the lumps simply by using hammers manually. The

Silica Sand will be accrued in the form of heap and it will be loaded into trucks

manually.

EXTENT OF MECHANISATION:

In this applied area the quartzite is highly weathered and disintegrated and

easily breakable with the help of crowbars and hammers. Therefore, mining will

be done without blasting. Hence, no machineries are required for mining in first 5

years period.

CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN:

The life of the mine is arrived to be 399 Years, at the rate of 58,320 MT production per

Annum. In 20 years lease period, it is anticipated to produce 11,66,400 MT of Silica Sand.

To win this quantity, it is required to produce 12,96,000 MT of (ROM) Silica Sand by

excavating 5,76,000 m3 volume (5,76,000- 57,600 m3 10% voids = 5,18,400 m3) i.e., net

volume of 5,18,400 m3. This production will be won by digging average 4 m depth in an

extent of 144000 m2 area at Northern side (Eastern Part) of the mining lease area. At the

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of lease period of 20 Years the height of the working area will be decreased by 4 m in an

average, further the mining operation will continue at adjacent area. The working pit will

be fenced during mining when the depth of mine increases. Under reclamation it is

anticipated to undertake plantation at low levels in the applied area. Anticipating 50 %

growth rate, at the end of 20th year about 500 trees will be grown. The details of area

occupied by pit, dumps etc., at the end of 20 years is as follows:

01. Area occupied by ultimate pit 144000 m2 02. Pit Slope 45° 03. Area occupied by Afforestation (150 x 20 ) 3000 m2 04. Area occupied by Site Services 150 m2

BLASTING:

The silica sand - quartzite is very soft and poundable by hand manually. Hence, no

blasting is envisaged.

MINE DRAINAGE: The area is an elevated rugged and uneven sloppy area of the

part of the rugged hilly terrain. The rain water constitutes the drainage system of the

area. Normal course of drainage system is towards Eastern and Western side.

DISPOSAL OF WASTE

NATURE OF WASTE: No

MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND SPREAD OF DUMP: Not Applicable.

STACKING OF SUB GRADE MINERALS:

In this area no sub grade mineral as such is anticipated, total production of quartzite-

silica sand will be loaded into trucks without sorting as such at mines.

SELECTION OF SITE FOR STACKING: Does not arise.

USB OF MINERAL & MARKET DEMAND:

As given in para 3.0 the grade of quartzite-silica sand is good and the sample of the

same has been examined in the consumers market. The applicant has made market

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survey for quartzite silica sand and found that the glass industries situated in T.N.

and AP State and foundries in TN, Kamataka and AP are requires this silica sand.

TVS foundry in Tamil Nadu, BHEL in Hyderabad and Glass Industry at Sanatnagar

Hyderabad will purchase 5000 MT. The consumer companies will take material from

this mine after grant of Mining Lease. Total production will be sold to the consumers

without sorting, as the quartzite is white and can be utilized completely.

MINERAL BENEFICIATION: No beneficiation is required for Silica Sand.

SURFACE TRANSPORT: The applicant is intended to transport the minerals by

truck.

SITE SERVICES:

Site services such as Office Room -cum- First Aid, separate shelter and toilet for

workers will be provided in the lease area.

2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES

1. AIR EMISSION

The air emission of concern from this mining activity will be dust generation. The

following measures will be undertaken to control dust.

Applying water for dust suppression on mine haul roads.

Regular Compaction & grading of haul roads and service roads to clear

accumulation of loose material.

Compaction & gradation on both sides of Haul Roads.

Controlling speed of dumpers / trucks.

Avoid overloading of dumpers and consequent spillage on the roads.

Good maintenance of vehicles & machinery.

Good housekeeping at the mining, loading will be practiced.

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2. WATER POLLUTION

No waste water generation from proposed mining activity. Only waste water

generation will be sanitary waste water, which will be treated in septic tank

followed by soak pit. Garland drains will be constructed to collect the runoff

from the area and will enter into settling tank. Clear water will be used for

dust suppression.

3. NOISE POLLUTION

The removal of sand deposits in patta land will not have any adverse effect on

noise environment as the operations will be totally manual in nature. No

mechanical methods will be used in the sand excavation.

Only source of noise generation will be due to movement of trucks.

The excavated sand will be transported by road in covered vehicles. All the

vehicles to be used for transport will comply with MoEF norms.

The Ambient noise levels will be within the standards stipulated by MoEF i.e.

less than 75 dBA during day time and less than 70 dBA during night time.

The following measures will help in further reducing the noise levels.

Proper and regular maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.

Speed of trucks entering or leaving the decasting area will be limited to

moderate speed of 25 Kmph to prevent undue noise from empty trucks.

All roads will be maintained in good conditions to reduce vehicle noise.

4. SOLID WASTE

Silica Sand mining does not involve any processes such as overburden

removal, drilling, blasting and beneficiation.

The Silica sand mining will involve open cast manual mining method Mining

will be done by using crowbars, pick-axe and gammelas and loading into

trucks / tractor / trolley for transporting.

Hence there is no waste disposal yard proposed.

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5. GREEN BELT

It is proposed to develop plantation all along the approach roads of the mine. Each

year about 50 Plants will be planted and care will be taken to protect them.

2.8 ASSESSMENT OF NEW & UNTESTED TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RISK OF

TECHNOLOGICAL FAILURE

In this lease area manual semi mechanized manual/manual open cast mining

method has been adopted. Hence no technology failure involved in the proposed

mining.

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BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

(TOR # 10)

This chapter gives an idea and description of environmental status of the study area with

reference to the prominent environmental attributes. The general studya area covers 10

km. radius of the plant. Baseline data has been collected from March 2013 to May 2013.

The impact identification always commences with the collection of baseline data such as

ambient air quality, ground water quality, surface water quality, noise levels, land

environment, land use pattern, flora & fauna and socio economic aspects within the study

zone of 10 km. radius.

3.1. AIR ENVIRONMENT

3.1.1. METEOROLOGY

Meteorology of the study area plays an important role in the air pollution studies. The

prevailing micro meteorological conditions at the mine area will regulate the dispersion

and dilution of air pollutants in the atmosphere. The predominant wind directions and the

wind speed will decide the direction and distance of the most affected zone from the

proposed activity. The meteorological data collected during the monitoring period is very

useful in interpretation of baseline as input for dispersion models for predicting the

Ground Level Concentrations (GLC).

3.1.2. METEOROLOGICAL DATA RECORDED AT SITE

A Temporary Weather Monitoring Station has been installed at the site and temperature,

relative humidity, wind direction, wind speed, and rainfall were recorded for one season.

TEMPERATURE

The maximum temperature recorded was 47.8ºC and the minimum temperature was 27.3º

C at the Mine Lease area.

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RELATIVE HUMIDITY

Relative humidity at the project site was ranging from 23 to 45%.

RAINFALL

The Normal annual rainfall of the District is 670 mm. No rainfall during study period.

WIND DIRECTION AND SPEED

The wind rose shows that winds are predominantly blowing from SW direction.

WIND PATTERN AT PROJECT SITE DURING THE STUDY PERIOD

Wind speed and direction are recorded at site on hourly basis.

The predominant winds during this season are blowing from SW direction. The wind rose

diagram at ML area is shown in fig. 3.1.

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3.1.3. AIR QUALITY

The ambient air quality with respect to the study zone of 10 km. radius around the project

forms the baseline information. The study area represents mostly rural environment. The

various sources of air pollution in the region are vehicular traffic, dust arising from

unpaved village roads & domestic fuel burning. The Prime objective of baseline air quality

survey is to assess the Existing air quality of the area. This will also be useful is assessing

the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during the mine operation.

3.1.3.1 SELECTION OF SAMPLING STATIONS

The base line status of the ambient air quality can be assessed through scientifically

designed Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network.

The selection of sampling locations in the air quality surveillance programme is based on

the following.

(a) Representation of mine area.

(b) Representation of the down wind direction and cross sectional distribution.

(c) Representation of residential areas.

(d) Representation of regional background levels.

(e) Representation of sensitive receptor.

Eight nos. of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations were established with in the study

zone of the site.

The sampling locations and their distances are shown in Table 3.1.1 and in fig 3.2. The Max.

Min. and 98th percentile values for all the sampling locations for PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and NOX

are shown in Table 3.1.2 to 3.1.9.

3.1.3.2 PARAMETERS MONITORED

At each Monitoring Station, Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Particulate Matter (PM10), SO2 and

NOX are monitored. The sampling was carried out for 2 days in a week for one season

(March 2013 to May 2013) to assess the existing status of air pollution and pollution

dispersion pattern over the whole air basin of project site. PM2.5, PM10, SO2 , NOX were

sampled as per MoEF guidelines.

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ML Area

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

A7

A8

ML Area

Monitoring Station


N Map Showing Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

(Fig: 3.2)

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TABLE – 3.1.1

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS

S.No STATION DIRECTION DISTANCE IN KMS.

A1 Mine Lease area ----- -----

A2 Voravakallu E 2.6

A3 Guttapadu SE 2.2

A4 Narnuru NW 7.3

A5 Midivemula SWW 4.8

A6 Uppalapadu SW 5.7

A7 Puricherla NWW 4.6

A8 Kannamadakala NE 4.5

TABLE – 3.1.2

Sampling Location: Mine lease area Sampling period: March 2013 to May2013

Unit : g/m3

Parameter Maximum Minimum 98th percentile

PM2.5 25.3 18.6 25.2

*PM10 44.4 25.8 44.2

SO2 9.5 7.6 9.4

NOx 9.0 7.2 8.9

TABLE - 3.1.3

Sampling Location: Voravakallu Sampling period: March 2013 to May2013

Unit : g/m3


PM2.5 30.5 17.3 30.4

*PM10 49.5 28.1 49.4

SO2 10.9 7.7 10.8

NOx 11.2 7.4 11.1

TABLE - 3.1.4

Sampling Location: Guttapadu Sampling period: March 2013 to May2013

Unit : g/m3


PM2.5 19.5 13.4 19.4

*PM10 35.5 23.5 32.4

SO2 8.2 7.2 8.1

NOx 8.8 7.3 8.7

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TABLE - 3.1.5

Sampling Location: Narnuru Sampling period: March 2013 to May2013

Unit : g/m3


PM2.5 31.2 24.8 31.1

*PM10 52.3 39.5 52.1

SO2 12.6 9.1 12.5

NOx 13.9 8.8 13.8

TABLE - 3.1.6

Sampling Location: Midivemula Sampling period: March 2013 to May2013

Unit : g/m3


PM2.5 23.8 17.7 23.7

*PM10 39.2 26.4 39.1

SO2 9.0 7.3 8.9

NOx 9.6 7.4 9.5

TABLE - 3.1.7

Sampling Location: Uppalapadu Sampling period: March 2013 to May 2013

Unit : g/m3


PM2.5 25.7 16.6 25.6

*PM10 40.9 30.8 40.8

SO2 8.8 6.7 8.7

NOx 9.4 7.3 9.3

TABLE - 3.1.8

Sampling Location: Puricherla Sampling period: March 2013 to May2013

Unit : g/m3


PM2.5 14.4 11.5 14.3

*PM10 32.4 25.3 32.3

SO2 8.4 6.3 8.3

NOx 8.1 7.0 8.0

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TABLE - 3.1.9

Sampling Location: Kannamadakala Sampling period: March 2013 to May2013

Unit : g/m3


PM2.5 28.5 15.4 28.3

*PM10 46.5 28.1 46.4

SO2 10.0 7.5 10.7

NOx 10.4 7.0 10.3

The 98th percentile of PM2.5 concentration at the Mine area is 25.2 g/m3. The 98th percentile

PM10 of concentration at the Mine lease area is 44.2 g/m3. The 98th percentile of SO2 & NOX

concentrations recorded at the Mine lease area are 9.4 & 8.9 g/m3 respectively.

The maximum 98th percentile PM2.5 concentration was recorded at Narnuru with a value of

31.1 g/m3.

The maximum 98th percentile PM10 concentration was recorded at Narnuru with a value of

52.1 g/m3.

The maximum 98th percentile SO2 concentration was recorded at Narnuru with a value of

12.5 g/m3.

The maximum 98th percentile NOx concentration was recorded at Narnuru with a value of

13.8 g/m3.

3.2 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Noise in

general is sound, which is composed of many frequency components of various loudness

distributed over the audible frequency range. Various noise scales have been introduced to

describe, in a single number, the response of an average human being to a complex sound

made up various frequencies at different loudness levels. The most common and heavily

favoured of those scales is the A weighted decibel (dBA). This is more suitable for audible

range of 20 to 20,000 Hertz. The scale has been designed to weigh various components of

noise according to the response of a human ear.

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The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on:

Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in nature). It is

well known that steady noise not as annoying as one that is continuously varying in

loudness.

The time, at which noise occurs, for example loud noise levels at night in residential

areas are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance.

The location of the noise source, with respect to noise sensitive area, which determines

the loudness and period of noise exposure.

The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from Noise Induced

Hearing Loss (NIHL) to annoyance depending on loudness of Noise levels.

The environmental impact assessment of noise from mines can be carried out by taking into

consideration of various factors: potential damage to hearing, potential physiological

responses and annoyance and general community responses.

The main objective of noise level monitoring is to assess the background noise levels in

different zones viz., industrial, commercial, residential and silence zones within the study

area. The basic studies conducted were

a. Assessment of background noise levels.

b. Identification and monitoring the major noise generating sources in the study area.

c. Impact of noise on general population in the study zone of 10 km. radius.

3.2.1.RECONNAISSANCE

Noise levels were measured at different locations within 10 Km. radius of the proposed

project such as villages, bus stands etc.

3.2.1.1 BACKGROUND NOISE

Baseline noise data has been measured at different locations using A-weighted sound

pressure level meter. The equivalent day-night noise levels in the study zone are ranging

from 43.65 dBA to 52.35 dBA.

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3.2.1.2 SOURCES OF NOISE

Typical considerations in environmental noise assessment can be divided into two

categories; one is related to noise sources and the other related to potential receiver.

Two quantities are needed to describe completely the strength of the source. They are sound

Power level and directivity. Sound Power levels measures the total sound Power radiated

by the source in all directions where as directivity is a measure of difference in radiation

with direction. This concept of sound Power level and directivity index makes it possible to

calculate the sound pressure level created by the source.

3.2.2 COMMUNITY NOISE

The ambient noise level is characterized by significant variations above a base or a residual

noise level. The residual noise level is that level below which the ambient noise does not

seem to drop during a given time interval and is generally caused by the unidentified

distant sources. It differs in rural and urban areas. At night, its level is low due to lesser

elements of noise. The annoyance that people experience depends upon the number of noise

elements that produce noise concurrently at a given time that occur during a time interval.

The noise rating developed by EPA for specification of community noise from all sources is

the day night sound level, Ldn. It is similar to a 24 hour equivalent sound level except that

during the night period, which extends from 09.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. A 10 dBA weighing

penalty is added to the account for the fact that noise at night when people are trying to

sleep is judged more annoying than the same noise during the day time.

The Ldn for a given location in a community is calculated from an hourly equivalent sound

level given by the following equation.

Ldn =10 log (1/24 [15 (10(Ld/10) + 9 (10(Ln+10)/10 )] )

Where Ld is the equivalent noise level during day time (6A .M. to 9 P.M.)

Ln is the equivalent noise level during night time (9 P.M. to 6 A.M.)

3.2.2.1 OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

To assess the magnitude of impact due to noise sources, it is essential to know the following.

a. The duration of sound.

b. Distribution through the working day.

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c. Overall noise levels.

d. It's composition including frequency and intensity at various intervals of time.

Other factors regarding receiver include:

a. The age of the individual.

b. The sensitivity of the individual.

c. The efficiency of the protective devices used.

After characterizing the noise sources noise at receiver's location, the impact must be

assessed. The environmental impact of noise can lead to the following effects.

a. Damages the hearing capacity.

b. Interference in communication.

c. Interference with work.

d. Interference with sleep.

e. Causes annoyance.

3.2.3 NOISE LEVEL OBSERVATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA

Baseline noise levels have been monitored at different locations within the study zone of the

mine area. 8 nos. of stations have been selected for measurement of noise levels and their

distances are shown in Table 3. 2.1.

TABLE 3.2.1

NOISE LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS


N1 Mine Lease area ----- -----

N2 Voravakallu E 2.6

N3 Guttapadu SE 2.2

N4 Narnuru NW 7.3

N5 Midivemula SWW 4.8

N6 Uppalapadu SW 5.7

N7 Puricherla NWW 4.6

N8 Kannamadakala NE 4.5

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TABLE 3.2.2

EQUIVALENT DAY NIGHT NOISE LEVELS

S.No. LOCATION NOISE LEVELS dBA

DAY NIGHT DAY-NIGHT

1. Mine Lease area 47 37 47.00

2. Voravakallu 53 41 52.35

3. Guttapadu 44 33 43.65

4. Narnuru 48 36 47.35

5. Midivemula 49 39 49.00

6. Uppalapadu 47 38 47.40

7. Puricherla 49 36 48.10

8. Kannamadakala 48 37 47.65

3.3 WATER QUALITY IMPACTS

3.3.1 SURFACE WATER QUALITY

Following are the location of the sampling stations.

TABLE 3.3.1

SURFACE WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS

S.No. Surface water sample stations With Respect to ML Area

Direction Distance (Km)

1. Kommu cheruvu SE 3.5

1 no. of surface water sample has been collected in the month of March, 2013 and analyzed.

The characteristics of surface water sample are shown in Table Nos. 3.3.2.

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TABLE NO. 3.3.2

SURFACE WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS

Sampling Location: Kommu Cheruvu Month: Mar. 2013

S.NO. PARAMETER UNIT SAMPLE Standard as per BIS : 2296 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Colour ----- -----

2. pH 7.4 6.5-8.5

3. Turbidity NTU 2.0 -----

4. Electrical Conductivity ms/cm 265 -----

5. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 176 500 CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

6. Total Hardness mg/l 157 1500

7. Calcium Hardness mg/l 66 200

8. Magnesium Hardness mg/l 48 100

9. Alkalinity mg/l 102 -----

10. Sulphates mg/l 45 400

11. Chlorides mg/l 64 600

12. Nitrates as NO3 mg/l 4.4 20

13. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.23 1.5

14. Sodium as Na mg/l 35 -----

15. BOD mg/l 3.0 3

16. Residual chlorine mg/l <0.01 -----

17. Cyanides as CN- mg/l <0.01 0.05

18. Phenols as C6H5OH mg/l Absent 0.005

19. Hexavalent chromium as Cr mg/l <0.01 0.05

20. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.24 50

21. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 1.5

22. Arsenic as As mg/l <0.01 0.2

23. Selenium mg/l <0.01 <0.01

24. Cadmium as cd mg/l <0.01 <0.01

25. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 <0.01

26. Mercury as Mg mg/l <0.001 <0.01

27. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 <0.01

28. Silica as SiO2 mg/l 4.0 ----

29. Mineral oil mg/l <0.01 <0.01

30. Total coliforms (MPN/100 ml) 38 5000

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3.3.2 GROUND WATER QUALITY

Ground water samples have been collected and analyzed for various parameters like pH,

Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Temperature, Total Hardness (as CaCO3),

Calcium Hardness (as CaCO3), Magnesium hardness (as CaCO3), Alkalinity, Fluoride,

Chloride, Sulphates, Nitrates, Phenolic compounds, Heavy metals etc. and is compared with

the standards to know the water quality. Selection of sampling locations will be generally

done based on the following factors:

i) Proximity of the industries to the site.

ii) Residential areas.

iii) Representation of Project site.

8 nos. of ground water samples from bore wells were collected from the study area to assess

ground water quality impacts. The ground water sampling locations and their distances

from the mine area are shown in Table 3.3.3. These water samples are analyzed for various

parameters as per IS: 10500. The ground water characteristics were shown in Table Nos.

3.3.4 to 3.3.11. The ground water monitoring stations are shown in Fig. 3.3. There is no

organic contamination of the ground water. No heavy metals are present in ground water.

TABLE 3.3.3

GROUND WATER QUALITY SAMPLING STATIONS


G1 Mine Lease area ----- -----

G2 Voravakallu E 2.6

G3 Guttapadu SE 2.2

G4 Narnuru NW 7.3

G5 Midivemula SWW 4.8

G6 Uppalapadu SW 5.7

G7 Puricherla NWW 4.6

G8 Kannamadakala NE 4.5

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ML Area

Monitoring Station


ML Area

G1

G2

G3

G4

G5

G6

G7

G8

N Map Showing Groundwater Sampling Locations

(Fig: 3.3)

Fig: 3.3

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TABLE 3.3.4

GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS

Station: Mine Lease Area Month: Mar. 2013

S. NO. PARAMETER UNIT SAMPLE Standard as

per IS:10500 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Colour Hazen 1 ---

2. pH 7.9 6.5– 8.5

3. Turbidity NTU 1 5

4. Electrical Conductivity s/cm 682 ---

5. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 438 ---

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

6. Total Hardness mg/l 248 300/600



9. Alkalinity mg/l 125 200/600

10. Sulphates mg/l 88 200/400

11. Chlorides mg/l 134 250/1000

12. Nitrates as NO3 mg/l 3.5 45/100

13. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.48 1.0/1.5

14. Sodium as Na mg/l 69 ---

15. Residual chlorine mg/l <0.01 0.2


17. Phenols as C6H5OH mg/l Absent 0.001/0.002

18. Total chromium as Cr mg/l <0.01 0.05

19. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.021 0.3/1.0

20. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 0.05/1.5


22. Selenium as Se mg/l <0.01 0.01

23. Cadmium as cd mg/l <0.01 0.01

24. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 1.0/5.0

25. Mercury as Hg mg/l <0.001 0.001

26. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 0.05

27. Silica as SiO2 mg/l 3.0 ---

28. Manganese as Mn Mg/l <0.01 0.1

29. Mineral oil Mg/l <0.01 0.01

30. Anionic detergents as MBAS Mg/l <0.01 ---

31. Total coliforms (MPN/100 ml) Absent ---

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TABLE 3.3.5


Station: Voravakallu Month: Mar. 2013

S.NO. PARAMETER UNIT SAMPLE Standard as



2. pH 8.2 6.5– 8.5










11. Chlorides mg/l 145 250/1000








19. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.026 0.3/1.0

20. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 0.05/1.5




24. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 1.0/5.0


26. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 0.05


28. Manganese as Mn mg/l <0.01 0.1

29. Mineral oil mg/l <0.01 0.01

30. Anionic detergents as MBAS mg/l <0.01 ---


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TABLE 3.3.6


Station: Guttapadu Month: Mar. 2013

S. NO. PARAMETER UNIT SAMPLE Standard as per

IS:10500 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS


2. pH 7.4 6.5– 8.5










11. Chlorides mg/l 98 250/1000








19. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.027 0.3/1.0

20. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 0.05/1.5




24. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 1.0/5.0


26. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 0.05






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TABLE 3.3.7


Station: Narnuru Month: Mar. 2013

S.NO. PARAMETER UNIT SAMPLE Standard as per

IS:10500 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS


2. pH 7.9 6.5– 8.5










11. Chlorides mg/l 155 250/1000








19. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.024 0.3/1.0

21. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 0.05/1.5




24. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 1.0/5.0


26. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 0.05






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TABLE 3.3.8


Station: Midivemula Month: Mar. 2013

S. NO. PARAMETER UNIT SAMPLE Standard as



2. pH 6.9 6.5– 8.5










11. Chlorides mg/l 121 250/1000








19. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.017 0.3/1.0

20. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 0.05/1.5




24. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 1.0/5.0


26. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 0.05


28. Manganese as Mn Mg/l <0.01 0.1

29. Mineral oil Mg/l <0.01 0.01

30. Anionic detergents as MBAS Mg/l <0.01 ---


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TABLE 3.3.9


Station: Uppalapadu Month: Mar. 2013

S.NO. PARAMETER UNIT SAMPLE Standard as



2. pH 8.0 6.5– 8.5










11. Chlorides mg/l 113 250/1000








19. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.018 0.3/1.0

20. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 0.05/1.5




24. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 1.0/5.0


26. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 0.05






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TABLE 3.3.10


Station: Puricherla Month: Mar. 2013

S.NO. PARAMETER UNIT SAMPLE Standard as per IS:10500 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS


2. pH 7.1 6.5– 8.5



5. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 521 --- CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS






11. Chlorides mg/l 130 250/1000








19. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.028 0.3/1.0

20. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 0.05/1.5




24. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 1.0/5.0


26. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 0.05




30. Anionic detergents as MBAS

mg/l <0.01 ---


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TABLE 3.3.11


Station: Kannamadakala Month: Mar. 2013

S.NO. PARAMETER UNIT SAMPLE Standard as per IS:10500 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS


2. pH 7.4 6.5– 8.5










11. Chlorides mg/l 155 250/1000








19. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.034 0.3/1.0

20. Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 0.05/1.5




24. Boron as B mg/l <0.01 1.0/5.0


26. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 0.05






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3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT

3.4.1 LAND USE PATTERN

The following is the land use pattern within 10 Km radius of the mine area and also refer

to Annexure-III for Land Use Land Cover maps.

LAND USE PATTERN

Sl. No. LANDUSE AREA (Sq. km) %

1. BUILT UP LAND a) Settlements

9.106

2.9

2. WATERBODIES a) Tank etc.

8.164

2.6

3. CROP LAND a) Single crop b) Double crop c) Plantation

135.334 32.342 0.628

43.1 10.3 0.2

4. WASTELANDS

a) Land with scrub b) Mining area c) Stony waste area

98.282 11.932 18.212

31.3 3.8 5.8

TOTAL 314 100

3.4.2 MINERAL RESERVES

Iron ore and laterite, Quartz deposits exist in the study area in various stretches.

3.4.3 SEISMIC EFFECT

The project site falls in Zone-I of Seismic Zone Classification of India.

3.5 BASELINE DATA ON SOIL QUALITY

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Eight soil samples were collected and for analyzed for various parameters like texture,

infiltration rate, bulk density, pH, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Zn, Mn etc. The soil sampling locations

are shown in table 3.5.1. The soil sampling locations are shown in Fig 3.4. The soil

characteristics are shown in Table No. 3.5.2.

TABLE 3.5.1

SOIL QUALITY SAMPLING STATIONS

S.No. STATION DIRECTION DISTANCE IN KMS.

S1 Mine Lease area ----- -----

S2 Voravakallu E 2.6

S3 Guttapadu SE 2.2

S4 Narnuru NW 7.3

S5 Midivemula SWW 4.8

S6 Uppalapadu SW 5.7

S7 Puricherla NWW 4.6

S8 Kannamadakala NE 4.5

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ML Area

S1

S2

S3

S4

S5

S6

S7

S8

ML Area

Sampling Location


N Map Showing Soil Sampling Locations

(Fig: 3.4)

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TABLE 3.5.2

SOIL CHARACTERISTICS

S.No. Parameter Unit Sampling locations

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8

1 Bulk Density g/cc 1.61 1.84 1.80 1.55 1.62 1.44 1.63 1.54

2 Infiltration rate Cm/sec 1.53 1.66 1.62 1.48 1.52 1.72 1.71 1.60

3 pH 7.4 7.1 6.9 7.4 7.6 7.0 7.8 6.9

4 Soil type Clay

Loamy Clay

Loamy Loamy Clay Loamy Clay

Loamy Loamy Loamy Loamy

5 Calcium mg/Kg 724 568 636 535 578 715 665 498

6 Electrical Conductivity

µS/cm 241 213 226 212 255 246 174 195

7 Nitrogen as N Kg/Ha 206 173 251 244 211 168 241 219

8 Potassium as K Kg/Ha 157 145 134 141 132 116 120 156

9 Available Phosphorous as P

Kg/Ha

25.5 19.3 22.5 20.4 18.5 25.3 20.1 26.2

10 Mn mg/100 gm BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

11 Zn mg/100 gm BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

12 Pb mg/100 gm BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

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3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Kindly refer to Annexure - IV for Biological Environment Study report of the study area.

3.7 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONEMNT

Kindly refer to Annexure -VI for Socio Economic Environment report of the study area.

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ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

&

MITIGATION MEASURES

4.0. INTRODUCTION

Impact prediction is a very important phenomenon in evaluating the environmentally

potential adverse impacts for any proposed mine project. The impact prediction is always

carried out under worst possible conditions so as to mitigate or to eliminate the

environmental hazards. These predictions thus calculated are superimposed over the

baseline data to calculate the net impact on the environment after the proposed mine

Project comes into production.

4.1. AIR ENVIRONMENT

Prediction of impacts is the most important component in the environmental impact

assessment studies. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict

impacts of developmental activities on physico, ecological and socioeconomic environment.

Such predictions are superimposed over the baseline (pre project) status of environmental

quality to derive the ultimate (post project) scenario of environmental conditions. The

prediction of impacts helps to identify the environmental management plan required to be

executed during and after commencement of operations in the mine project to minimize the

adverse impacts on environmental quality.

The mathematical models are the best tools to quantitatively describe cause-effect

relationships between sources of pollution and different components of environment. In

case, mathematical models are not available or it is not possible to identify/validate

through models for particular situation, prediction could be arrived at thorough available

scientific knowledge and judgments.

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The mathematical model used for predictions in the present study is ISC-3 developed by

USEPA model designed for area sources for air quality, Wave divergence and Federal

Highway Administration (FHWA) models for noise levels. In case of water, land,

biological and socio-economic environments the prediction have been made based on

available scientific knowledge and judgments.

4.1.1. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON AIR ENVIRONMENT (TOR#11)

It is absolutely essential to study the impacts of air pollution on its environs due to the

proposed capacity enhancement. These impacts are assessed with the help of Mathematical

model based on steady state Gaussian Plume Dispersion Model designed for multiple point

sources for short term. In the present case, Industrial Source Complex (ISC-3), 1993

dispersion model based on steady state Gaussian plume dispersion, designed for multiple

point sources for short term developed by United States Environment Protection Agency

(USEPA) has been used for simulations from point and line sources.

Meteorological data

For the prediction of rise in Ground Level concentrations of pollutants, the actual hourly

meteorological data recorded at the site during the study period (March 2013 to May 2013)

is converted to mean meteorological hourly data as specified by CPCB and the same is used

in the model. In the absence of site specific mixing heights, mixing heights published in

„Spatial distribution of hourly mixing depths over Indian region‟ by Dr. R.N.Gupta have

been used.

Presentation of results

In the present case model simulations have been carried out for the study period. For the

short term simulations, the concentrations have been estimated around 320 receptors to

obtain optimum description of variations in concentrations over the site in 10 Km. radius

covering 16 directions.

Model Output

The output contains the first through sixth highest concentration values at each receptor,

Maximum concentration tables and daily concentration tables for each averaging period.

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Sources of Air Emissions:

The main sources of air emissions from a mining activity depend on various factors like

production capacity, machinery involved, emission control measures adopted and

operation & maintenance of various equipments and vehicles. Apart from these, there will

be other activities associated viz., drilling & blasting, transportation of ore and waste,

stocking facilities & dump management within the mine lease area that may contribute to

pollution.

In the proposed mine, there will not be any drilling & blasting, hence there will not be any

emissions due to blasting and drilling. Emissions will be only during transportation of silica

sand. Hence emissions during transportation of silica sand are considered for the

calculation of incremental rise in concentrations due to the proposed mine.

The net resultant concentration (Maximum baseline conc. + predicted incremental rise in

conc.) of PM & NOx due to the proposed mine are shown in Table No. 4.1.1. The net

resultant concentration of PM & NOx are well within the National Ambient Air Quality

Standards (NAAQS) when the mine commences the operation. Hence there will not be any

adverse impact on air environment due to the proposed mine.

Table – 4.1.1

NET RESULTANT MAXIMUM CONCENTRATIONS DUE TO THE PROJECT

Item PM10

(g/m3)

SO2

(g/m3)

NOX

(g/m3)

Maximum baseline conc. in the study area 52.3 12.6 13.9

Maximum predicted incremental rise in Concentrations due

to the proposed mine project 0.1 -- 0.4

Net resultant concentrations during operation of the Mine 52.4 12.6 14.3

Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards 100 80 80

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4.2. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT

4.2.1. WATER REQUIREMENT (TOR#12)

The Total water requirement for the proposed Silica sand mining will be 10 KLD which will

be met from Borewell. The water will be required for Dust suppression, Greenbelt

development & for Domestic purpose.

TABLE 4.2.1

WATER REQUIREMENT

S.NO UNIT CONSUMPTION (KLD)

1 Dust suppression 6

2 Domestic 2

3 Greenbelt 2 Total 10

BALANCE:

4.2.2 WASTEWATER GENERATION

There will be no wastewater generation from the proposed mining operations, only

wastewater generation will be sanitary wastewater from domestic consumption, which will

be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit.

Water (10)

6 Dust Suppression

2

Greenbelt

Domestic

2

0.4

Consumption

1.6

Sanitary wastewater Septic

Tank

Soak

Pit

Evaporation

All units in KLD

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Garland drains will be constructed around the storage yard and the run off from the

storage area will enter into garland drain and will enter into a settling tank. Clear water

will be used for dust suppression.

TABLE 4.2.2

WASTE WATER GENERATION

S.NO UNIT EXISTING(KLD)

1 Sanitary wastewater 1.6

Total 1.6

The following are sanitary wastewater characteristics

TABLE 4.2.3

PARAMETER

CONCENTRATION SANITARY WASTE WATER (UNTREATED)

pH 7.0 – 8.5

BOD (mg/l) 200 – 250

COD (mg/l) 300 – 400

TDS (mg/l) <1000

4.2.3 IMPACT ON SURROUNDING WATER BODIES

There are no major water bodies present within 10 km. radius.

Dust suppression system will be implemented in unloading areas.

Green belt will be developed as per the norms to prevent the dust emission.

There will be no wastewater generation from the proposed Silica Sand mining, the

only waste water generation will be sanitary wastewater, which will be treated in

septic tank followed by soak pit.

Hence there will not be any impact on surrounding water bodies.

4.3 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS DUE TO NOISE

4.3.1 PREDICTION OF IMPACT DUE TO THE PROPOSED MINING ACTIVITY

The sound pressure level generated by noise source decreases with increasing distance

from the source due to wave divergence.

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An additional decrease in sound pressure level with distance from the source is expected,

due to atmospheric effect or its interaction with objects in the path of transmission. For

hemispherical sound wave propagation through homogeneous loss free medium, one can

estimate noise levels at various locations, due to different sources using model based on

first principle, as per the following equation:

Lp2 = Lp1 – 20 Log (r2/r1) - Ael.2

Where Lp1 and Lp2 are sound pressure levels at points located at distance r1 and r2 from

the source and Ae1.2 is the excess attenuation due to environmental conditions. Combined

effect of all the sources then can be determined at various locations by logarithmic addition.

It is first approximation one can assume that for all general population in the villages, every

noise source in the plane is a point source. The average equivalent sound power level of

such a point source can be estimated for different distances and directions from

hypothetical source by applying following equation:

Lp = Lw - 20 Log r – Ae – 8

Where Lw is the sound power level of the source, Lp is sound pressure level at a distance r

and Ae is environmental attenuation factor. A combined noise level Lp (total) of all the

sources at a particular place is given by:

Lp(total) = 10 Log (10Lp1/10) + 10(Lp2/10) + ---------)

Major noise generating sources were identified from the proposed mining activity for

prediction purposes.

The main sources of noise in the Mines are classified as follows:

Transportation Vehicles

DG set

The predictions have been made to represent the worst case. The noise levels at various

distances were calculated using wave divergence model. The model was run for

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ascertaining the areas where we could get the noise levels of 35, 45, 50,55,60,65 and

considering the other noise generating sources from the plant.

Silencers will be provided to the DG Set. All Vechiles will be keeping in view of the

MOEF/OSHA standards on Noise levels. The Ambient Noise levels will be within the

standards prescribed by MOE&F, GOI. Aambient noise levels will be < 75 dBA during day

time & < 70 dBA during night time.

4.3.2 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON COMMUNITY

Day and Night sound pressure levels, Ldn are often used to describe the community noise

exposure which includes 10 dBA night time penalties. All the necessary precautions and

control measures will be taken up in the proposed mining activity, hence the impact of

noise on general population would be insignificant.

As per the WHO recommendation, there is no identified risk and damage of hearing due to

the noise levels (Leq = 8 hours) less than 75 dBA. Most of the international damage risk

criteria for hearing loss permit (Leq = 12 hours) upto 87 dBA. Further, WHO

recommendation on community noise annoyance, permits day time out door noise levels of

55 dBA.

4.3.3 PREDICTION OF IMPACT ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

The damage risk criteria as enforced by OSHA (Occupation Safety and Health

Administration) to reduce hearing loss, stipulates that noise level upto 85 dBA are

acceptable for 8 hour working shift per day. No machinery will be used in the proposed

mining.

4.4. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON LAND ENVIRONMENT

Dust emissions will be controlled by dust suppression system like providing water

sprinklers at all the possible dust emanating areas. Hence there will not be any impact on

nearby habitation. There will be no wastewater generation from the proposed project, only

waste water generated will be sanitary wastewater, which will be treated in septic tank

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followed by soak pit. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on land environment due

to the proposal.

4.5. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS DUE TO VEHICULAR MOVEMENT (TOR#22)

22 No‟s of trucks per day (Truck capacity 10 tons) will be required to transport Silica Sand

(Quartzite) to outside agencies. Silica Sand will be transported through covered trucks. All

the Tippers/ trucks will be covered by Tarpaulin. The mine is about 16 Kms. from

Hyderabad to Bangalore High way. A public road is passes through ML area. No Mining

will be carried out a buffer of 50 meters an either side of the road. Hence there will not be

much fugitive dust generation due to transportation of Silica Sand. The existing road is

capable of absorbing this additional truck movement. Hence there will not be any adverse

impact on air environment due to fugitive dust emission during transportation of Silica

Sand. All trucks will be “Environmentally compliant”. Hence there will not be any adverse

impact on vehicular traffic due to the proposed mining activity.

S. No. Type of vehicles Existing traffic /hr Due to the proposed

Mining Activity / hr

Total

1 Motor Cycle 25 2 27

2 Jeep /Car 10 1 11

3 Trucks 35 1 36

4 Tractors 5 --- 5

4.6. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

In the proposed mining activity, all required dust emission control systems will be installed

and operated to comply with norm. The net resultant GLCs during operation of the

proposed mining activity will be within the National Ambient Air Quality standards. Zero

effluent discharge will be implemented. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on

flora & fauna, human beings, cattle and on agriculture in the area due to the proposed silica

sand mining.

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4.7. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON RESERVE FOREST

There are no Reserved forests present within 10 Km. radius from the ML area. However all

the emission control measures will be taken up during the mining operation.

4.8. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The local areas will be benefited by way of generation of employment opportunities,

increased demand for local products and services. There will be an overall improvement in

the income level of the local people.

The project creates employment to about 132 persons once the mine in operation. Priority

will be given to locals for Semi-Skilled and Unskilled jobs. With the development of this

plant there will be lot of scope for more industrial investments which in turn will benefit

the nation.

There will be a certain enhancement of educational and medical standards of people in the

study area. There will be generally positive and beneficial impacts by way of economic

improvements, transportation, aesthetic environment and business generation. There will

be an overall upliftment of socio-economic status of people in the area.

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CHAPTER – V

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

(TECHNOLOGY & SITE)

5.1. ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Mining of Silica sand will be taken up by manual method only. Hence no technological

failures are anticipated. Hence no alternative technologies are considered for mining.

5.2. ALTERNATIVE SITES EXAMINED BY M/s. HANUMAN MINERALS

Silica Sand mining in Loddipalli Village, Orvakal Mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra

Pradesh over an extent of 153.097 Hectares in Survey No.s 270, 273, 275, 279/a, 278/b,

282/a & 284. The Mining lease was granted, vide GO Ms. No. 172 dated 04-07-2009 of

Dept. of Industries of Commerce (Mine – I), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The mining

operations will be undertaken after obtaining Environmental Clearance from MoEF, New

Delhi.

Hanuman Minerals have proposed to taken up mining of Silica Sand to produce 65,000

TPA (No change in ML area). No alternative sites have been examined as the Mining lease

was granted Dept. of Industries of Commerce (Mine – I), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

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CHAPTER – VI

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1 TECHNICAL ASPECTS

6.1.1 METHODOLOGIES

To know the effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures post project environmental

monitoring program will be strictly followed as per statutory requirement.

APPCB will also carry out Ambient air quality at regular intervals.

6.1.2 FREQUENCY & LOCATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Regular Monitoring of all the environmental parameters viz, air, water, noise and soil as per

the formulated program based on CPCB and MOEF guidelines will be carried out every year

in order to detect any changes from the baseline status. Monitoring program will be followed

till the mining operations continue. For implementation of Environment management Plan a

small unit will be formed under control of the Mines manager. The job of this unit will be

regular environmental monitoring and submission of environmental report, green belt

development, etc.

6.1.3 REPORTING SCHEDULE DURING OPERATION OF THE MINE

After completion of analysis, copies of all the analysis reports will be sent to MOEF Regional

Office and APPCB. Copies of the reports will be maintained in the mine and will be made

available to the concerned inspecting authorities.

6.1.4 DETAILED BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

The budgetary allocation for Environmental monitoring per annum is Rs. 1.0 Lakh.

A third party will be engaged to monitor all the environmental parameters as per norms.

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CHAPTER – VII

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk assessment is all about prevention of accidents and there is a need to be aware that there

is a risk of an accident before steps can be taken to prevent its happening. This is the reason,

why risk assessments will be carried out. The proposed capacity enhancement project will be

semimechanised/manual opencast mining project. The anticipated risks are mentioned below:

7.1.1 INUNDATION

Mining operations will not intercept the ground water table. Therefore, disturbance to ground

water quality or depletion are not envisaged. In order to control the in-rush of water from the

surface or through seepage from the strata during monsoon, sufficient garland drains will be

constructed around the opencast excavation as proposed.

The rain water falling directly into the open excavation will automatically drain out and there

is no need to install pumps except to pump out the rain water collected in the pit during

monsoons from bottom most benches to facilitate mining.

7.1.2. BLASTING

No Blasting will be envisaged in the Mining of Silica Sand. Mining will be carried out in

Manual Method only.

7.1.3. FAILURE OF PIT SLOPE

In this area the quartzite- silica sand is exposed to surface completely and it is highly

disintegrated, therefore, it is proposed to undertake open cast manual mining method Mining

will be done by using crowbars, pick-axe and gammelas. The Silica Sand will be produced by

cutting 1.25 to 2 m height benches, then paunding the quartzite with the help of hammers

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manually. The loose sand will be loaded manually into trucks. Normally the quartzite will be

dispatched in lumps form directly to the glass industry. All necessary precautions will be

taken.

7.1.4. FAILURE OF WASTE DUMPS

No waste / Overburden dumps are proposed, as there will not be any waste generated from

the proposed mining activity.

7.1.5. SURFACE FIRE

Sufficient fire extinguishers will be installed at selected locations on surface like office,

workshop, Garage, Stores etc. for fire protection.

7.1.6. DUST FROM THE DRILLING OPERATION

In the proposed Silica sand mining no drilling activities are envisaged. However measures will

be taken up to control the dust emissions during loading of silica sand.

7.1.7. NOISE

The major source of Noise from the proposed mining activity will be from movement of

Vehicles to transport the Silica Sand. All vehicles will be in compliance with MoEF / OSHA

standards.

7.1.8. LOADING

The main hazard associated with loading is toppling over due to uneven ground, failure of

hydraulic systems, fires and falls while gaining access to operating cabins.

7.1.9. TRANSPORT VEHICLES

The main hazards arising from the use transport vehicles are incompetent drivers, brake

failure, lack of all around visibility from the drivers position, access to the cab, vehicle

movements particularly reversing, roll over, vibration, noise, dust and maintenance. The

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possible risks include the driver and pedestrians likely to be struck by the vehicle, and drivers

of smaller vehicles, which cannot be seen from the cabs of large vehicles. Visibility defects can

be eliminated by the use of visibility aids such rear view mirrors.

Good maintenance and regular testing are necessary to reduce the possibility of brake failure.

An area should be earmarked as a testing area where daily tests are carried out on the

effectiveness of a vehicles braking system. Careful attention must be paid to guarding

dangerous parts of the equipment and handling heavy components during maintenance work.

Those most at risk will be the users of the system although casual pedestrians and vehicle

operators may also be at risk.

7.1.10. EXPLOSIVES

No Explosives will be used for exploration of Silica Sand. Mining will be carried out in

Opencast Manual Method only.

7.2. RISK CONTROL MEASURES

HOUSE KEEPING

The provision and maintenance of a safe and healthy workplace is the most basic principle of

health and safety. Dirty and untidy workplaces or walkways contribute to a very large

proportion of toppling and fall accidents. In the context of surface mining the provision of well

defined roadways and walkways clear of obstruction, and regular cleaning up of spillage will

greatly reduce the potential for this type of accident. Lack of maintenance may lead to

roadways and walkways being unsuitable for their use.

THE WORK

The application of risk assessment depends upon a full understanding of all aspects of the job

being undertaken. In carrying out a risk assessment in relation to a particular task the

evaluation must include a review of the knowledge, experience and training of those persons

carrying out the work.

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PERSONAL COMPETENCE

If follows that the knowledge, experience and training of personnel involved in work is critical

to the result of any risk assessment. A knowledgeable, experienced well-trained and

competently supervised workforce will be at a lower risk of accidents occurring than a poorly

trained and badly supervised workforce.

CO-ORDINATION

A qualified & trained person should be given the responsibility for overseeing and

coordinating work. It is essential that the coordinator ensures that everyone engaged in the

work is capable and understands the role of others and their responsibility for each other. This

is particularly important when contract workers undertake part or all of the work to be carried

out.

DANGEROUS PARTS OF MACHINERY

Parts of machinery such as revolving parts, in running nips and entrapment between

reciprocating parts as defined in European and National standards should be protected to

those standards.

WORKPLACES

Access to both above and below ground workplaces should be by well constructed and

maintained permanent fixed means. When practical stairways and shallow inclined walkways

are preferred to vertical ladders, which in some circumstances can be the cause of very high

risk. The sides of all workplaces from which persons may fall should always be protected.

HEALTH HAZARDS

For the purposes of this document health hazards should be interpreted as being harmful dust,

which will be emitted during surface mining operations, as well as the handling of heavy

loads. While elimination and often complete suppression at source is not practicable, the

norms for control of health hazards shall be made applicable.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

The PPE should meet ISI standard, suitable for the hazard e.g. a dust respirator fitted with the

correct filter to capture the particular hazardous dust, and maintained to recommended

standards. As personal protective equipment only affords limited protection it should only be

used as a last resort and then as an interim arrangement until other steps are taken to reduce

the risk of personal injury to an acceptable level.

TRAFFIC MOVEMENT

The traffic movement should only take place within designated areas and over suitable

roadways. Adopting one way traffic movement systems are preferred to two directional traffic

systems. The risk of accidents due to traffic movement is much less with a one.

Whenever mineral will be mined, the first step in winning the product is the preparation of the

site. The four main stages in the site preparation are:

1. Planning

2. Surveying

3. Laying out

PLANNING

The risk of injuries can be significantly reduced if sufficient regard will be given to health and

safety at the planning stage of a new mine. Using trained drivers can largely eliminate the

danger of being struck by large moving vehicles and providing the vehicles with suitable

appliances, such as aids to ensure the driver has all round visibility. Designing and

implementing one-way traffic systems and ensuring that open edges of roadways are suitably

protected to prevent accidental driving off the edge can further reduce the danger.

Additionally, ensuring that the vehicles are properly maintained in good working condition,

particularly the braking system, will go a long way to help the driver control the vehicle. Well-

designed access and working platforms will also reduce the possibility of a fall.

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SURVEYING

Surveying has its hazards, for example surveyors are likely to be seriously injured if they fall

from heights or are thrown out of overturning vehicles. Since the hazards are created by

ground formation it is unlikely that they can be removed. Those normally at risk would be the

surveying team of the surveyor and assistants. Individuals working at the edge of vertical

faces or on very steep undulating ground will be at greater risk than those working on level

ground. Driving over steep rough terrain is more dangerous than driving over gentle slopes. It

is necessary to give clear positive instruction and ensure vehicles used to gain access to the

areas to be surveyed are well maintained and suitable for the terrain over which access is to be

gained.

LAYING OUT

There are many different ways of opening of mines, but careful planning particularly

concerning the mine layout will reduce hazards. Good well maintained equipment is essential

to reduce the risk of injuries. If suitable equipment will not be used, for example if poor and

badly constructed scaffolding is used there will be a much higher probability of persons falling

from heights or the scaffolding collapsing than if good properly constructed scaffolding will be

used. To reduce the risk of injuries, the vehicle drivers and those giving signals should be well

trained. The lack of training and competence in the use of such equipment is the biggest cause

of accidents.

7.3. DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

The complete mining operation will be carried out under the management control and

direction of a qualified mine manager. The DGMS have been issuing a number of standing

orders, model standing orders and circulars to be followed by the mine management in case of

disaster, if any. Moreover, mining staff is being sent to refresher courses from time to time to

keep them alert. Natural calamities such as earthquakes, landslides, floods etc., can also

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contribute to disaster. However, following natural/industrial hazards may occur during

normal operation.

Inundation of mine pit due to flood/excessive rains.

Accident due to transport & others.

In order to take care of above hazard/disasters the following control measures have been

adopted.

Regular inspection of the mine for the observance of any visible cracks.

Checking and regular maintenance of garland drains and earthen bunds to avoid any

inflow of surface water in the mine pit during rainy season.

Provision of high capacity pumps for pumping out water from the mining pit.

All safety precautions and provisions of metalliferous mine regulation 1961 is strictly

followed during all mining operations.

Entry of unauthorized persons is prohibited.

Fire fighting and first-aid provisions in the mines office complex and mining area.

Provisions of all the safety appliances such as safety boot, helmets, goggles etc. are

made available to the employees and regular check for their use.

Cleaning of mine faces is regularly done.

Regular maintenance and testing of all mining equipment as per manufacture’s

guidelines.

Suppression of dust on the haulage roads.

Increasing the awareness of safety and disaster through competitions, posters and other

similar drives.

The management is able to deal with the situation efficiently to reduce confusion keeping in

view of the likely sources of danger in the mine.

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7.3.1. STRUCTURE OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN OUTLINE OF DISASTER

MANAGEMENT PLAN

The purpose of disaster management plan is to restore the normalcy for early resumption of

mining operation due to an unexpected, sudden occurrence resulting to abnormalities in the

course of mining activity leading to a serious danger to workers or any machinery or the

environment.

SYSTEM OF COMMUNICATION

Having an internal direct communication system for the department head and to their line of

command. Having the telephone nos. and addresses of adjoining mines, rescue station, police

station, Fire service station, local hospital, electricity supply agency and standing consultative

committee members.

FACILITIES & ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation and facilities for medical centre, rescue room and for various working groups

will be provided.

FIRST AID & MEDICAL FACILITIES

The mine management will provided first aid / medical centre for use in emergency situation.

All casualties would be registered and will be given first aid. It will have proper telephone /

wireless set for quick communication with hospitals where the complicated cases are to be

sent.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAM

In order to handle disaster/emergency situations, an organization chart entrusting

responsibility to various project personnel has been prepared with their specific roles during

emergency.

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The composition of the management team:

1. Agent (Mines)

2. Mines Manager

INFRASTRUCTURE:

Following infrastructure and operational system shall be provided to meet any emergencies.

EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM:

This is situated in an area away from the places of fire and has been provided with the

following facilities:

a. Master plan of the mines.

b. First aid boxes.

c. Telephone line

d. Emergency lighting system.

e. Transport facility.

Emergency control room will function as control base.

TRANSPORT SERVICES

Transportation will be provided to deal with the situation.

FUNCTIONS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS GROUP

To make a cordial relation with government officials and other social service organization and

working groups. To liaise with representatives of the mine to ameliorate the situation of panic,

tension, sentiments, grievances and misgivings created by any disaster. To ameliorate the

injured, survivors and family members of affected persons by providing material, finance,

moral support and establishing contact with relatives of victims.

SECURITY

Manning of security posts

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE DURING TEMPORARY DISCONTINUANCE

If the mine will be discontinued temporarily for more than 120 days, notice will be given 30

days before the date of such discontinuance to the concerned authorities. During

discontinuance period safety arrangement and fencing will be provided to avoid the entry of

unauthorized persons. The accessibility to the mine from the surface will be prevented by

providing fencing arrangement.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES (TOR #26)

The effects of air pollution on human health are well documented. There are

controversies in many respects, but there is ample evidence to show that air pollution is

definitely a contributing factor to chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Health and Safety

Measures to control dust inhalation; precautions would be adopted to prevent dust generation

at site and dispersing in the environment. For the safety of workers at site, engaged at strategic

dust generation points like loading etc., dust masks would be provided. Dust masks would

prevent inhalation of PM thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and other respiratory

disorders.

Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out. Lung function test and audiometry

test are the essential part of health checkups as mine workers are prone to these. To attenuate

noise levels, mostly the silencers will be provided to DG Set.

The separate budget will be prepared by mines management for the health maintenance of all

the employees who will be employed at the mine site.

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CHAPTER – VIII

PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1. IMPROVEMENT IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

8.1.1 AFFORESTATION PLAN

Under plantation program, it is suggested to develop green belt all along the boundary

of mine lease area. The species to be grown in the areas will be dust tolerant and fast growing

species so that a permanent green belt is created. The greenbelt will be in accordance with the

CPCB guidelines.

Apart from the green belts and aesthetic plantation for eliminating fugitive emission and noise

control, all other massive plantation efforts will be executed with the assistance of experts and

co-operation of the local community.

8.2. IMPROVEMENT IN THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE (TOR #27)

Local people mainly depend upon agricultural, where the income is irregular and low. Jobs in

the mines will increase there per capital income and improve the life style of the people.

Proper arrangements will be made for safe and healthy conditions such as dust

suppression during loading, unloading & transporting etc. Development of allied business

centers will help to improve social standards of the surrounding villagers.

Infrastructural facilities and earning avenues will improve due to mining activities. General

economic level within the buffer zone will improve, which in turn improves quality of life;

level of education and training, Direct and indirect employment opportunities will go up.

Awareness of Safety and Environment, through the conducting of Mines Safety &

Environment Week, is likely to go up.

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CSR activities will be initiated in consultation with local village. The following CSR activities

are proposed in this plant.

Computers, Furniture will be provided to school

Extend support to improve literacy rate in this area.

Drinking water will be provided to villagers.

Regular health checkups will be conducted in the village.

Maintenance of village roads.

Plantation in mine and surrounding villages.

Priority will be given to local people in Employment.

Overall economic upliftment of socio-economic status of people in the area due to the

proposed Mine.

Mining will be done with the vision of leaving the positive impact on socio- economics

of people living in the nearby villages. The villages in the buffer zone depend upon

agriculture. Mining operations in the subject area have positive impact by providing job

opportunities. Besides, there is indirect employment in transportation of iron ore & laterite to

destinations.

8.3. EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

To increase the production of Silica Sand, the following personnel will be deployed.

1. Mine Manger(Cert. of Competence of Permit Manage) / Mate 1No. 2. Mining Engineer (Part Time) B.E. (Mining) 1No.

3. Mining Supervisor / Clerk 1No. 4. Mine Watchman 1No. 5. Mining Labour ( On contract Basis) 128 Nos.

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CHAPTER – IX

ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

At scoping stage Environmental Cost Benefit analysis has not been recommended. All

environmental measures will be implemented and operated to comply with norms. Adequate

Budget will be allocated for Environmental protection measures.

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(TOR #28)

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

of 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 physico-chemical and biological processes.

The Environment 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 dust & gaseous emissions, waste water discharge

characteristics, noise levels etc for environmental management purpose in connection with

the mining and mining related activities in the study area. For attaining the desired

objective of good environmental quality in the study area, several management strategies in

different phases are proposed and evaluated.

Planned improvements including additional control measures

Fugitive dust reduction on roads and internal roads for ore transport

Progressive planning for the closure of mines

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 detailed below.

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10.1. AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Mitigative measures suggested for air pollution control will be 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 needs to be

monitored on a regular basis to check it vis-a-vis the National Ambient Air Quality

Standards prescribed by CPCB and in cases of non compliance, appropriate mitigative

measures will be adopted. AS per the results of ambient air quality monitoring data, the

background concentrations of PM, SO2 and NOx are within the stipulated CPCB standards

for most of the samples.

10.1.1. CONTROL OF DUST LEVELS

Dust is major emission generated in the mining activities. Dust would be generated in the

mines from Excavation and Transportation of Silica Sand in Trucks / Tippers etc.

Further the environmental control measures, which are being taken and proposed to

control the fugitive dust released during the Silica Sand mining are given below.

MINE

Regular water spray will be provided to the working areas and over the haulage

roads

Dust masks will be provided to the workers working in the specified dust generating

areas.

Excavation operations are proposed to be suspended during periods of very strong

winds.

Plantation of wide leaf trees and tall grass along approach roads and on safety

barrier zones will be done to help suppress the dust.

HAULAGE

All haul roads will be maintained regularly.

Water will be sprayed daily on the roads by using water tankers.

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Avoiding over filling of tippers and consequent spillage on the roads.

Silica Sand carrying trucks will be effectively covered by tarpaulin to avoid escape of

silica sand to the atmosphere.

Air quality will be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone.

10.1.2. CONTROL OF SO2 & NOX LEVELS

The source of SO2 & Nox would be due to vehicular emissions. This can be controlled by

proper & regular maintenance and servicing of vehicles. The emissions of all vehicles used

for transport will be in accordance with the MOEF norms.

10.1.3. MEASURE TO CONTROL DUST INHALATION

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

dispersed in the outside environment. However, for the safety of workers at site, engaged

at strategic locations/dust generation points like loading etc., dust masks would be

provided. Dust masks would prevent inhalation of PM thereby reducing the risk of lung

diseases and other respiratory disorders.

10.2. WATER ENVIRONMENT

There will be no waste water generation from the mining operations. Only wastewater

generation will be sanitary wastewater, which will be treated in septic tank followed by

soak pit.

ANTICIPATED IMPACTS

In this proposed Mining activity there will not be any water pollution due to the following

reasons.

1. Ground water is table is much below mine working depth. Hence there will not be

intersection of ground water table and pit water discharge.

2. Measures will be taken up to prevent wash-off of mine water and uncontrolled run-

off water during monsoon.

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10.2.1 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT

The rainwater accumulating in the work area will be used for dust suppression and green

belt development. The only pollution anticipated in the surface drainage water is the

suspended solids, due to pumped out water from the mine. For this purpose retaining wall

with garland drain will be provided surrounding the working pit. The discharge from this

drain as well as the pumped out water from the pit during the rains would be diverted to

an unused workings, which allows the sediments to settle. Therefore, the impacts due to

storm water flow, there by soil erosion, followed by siltation are minimal. A garland drain

constructed around the pit will drain the water away from the pit and lead the water into

the natural drainage profile. Only surface water that needs diversion is precipitation water,

which is pumped off when required and used for plantation purposes.

10.3. NOISE ENVIRONMNET

The ambient noise level monitoring 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 continuous periods, with low to high decibels. The

noise level predicted at boundary of ML due to the increased in production level of the

mine will be well within the MOEF standards.

IMPACT DUE TO VIBRATION

There will not be any Blasting activities proposed during the operation of mine of Silica

Sand. There will not be any chance of Vibration due to the proposed Silica Sand Mining.

Hence there will not be any impact on surrounding environment due to the proposed

project.

IMPACT DUE TO AIR BLAST

No Blasting will be carried out in the proposed mining activity.

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IMPACT ON NOISE DUE TO TRANSPORATATION

The Silica Sand will be transported by road through vehicles. All the vehicles to be used for

transport will comply with MOEF norms for vehicles (as per the rules of Motor vehicles

act). Plantation will be taken-up in the villages along the road through which Silica Sand

(Quartzite) will be transported. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on environment

due to the vehicular transport due to the proposed mining activity.

IMPACT ON NOISE ON AUDITORY FUNCTION

As the noise levels due to various activities proposed mining activity will be within the

MOEF norms. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on Auditory function due to the

proposed mining activity.

IMPACT PREDICTION OF NOISE THROUGH MODELING

Noise levels are predicted using wave divergence model to predict the distances where

noise levels of 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 dBA occurs. The ambient noise levels during

the operation of the mine will be in accordance with MOEF norms vide Notification dated

14-02-2000 i.e. less than 75 dBA during day time and less than 70 dBA during night time. By

adopting the noise mitigation measures suggested in the next item, there will not be any

adverse impact on Human beings, wild life including avia fauna due to mining activity.

PROPOSED MITIGATING MEASURES

The following mitigating measures will be implemented in the proposed activity to

attenuate Noise levels

Maintaining adequate separation distances (buffer zones) between mining

operations and residential development.

Ensuring that the actual noise emissions of the equipment are as low as possible.

Manufacturers' stated external noise levels will be in accordance with the applicable

standards.

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All roads will be maintained in good conditions to reduce vehicle noise. Vehicle

noise is exacerbated by high speed and by deceleration and acceleration, and these

will be avoided where nuisance can be caused (corrugations, bumps and cattle grids

all contribute significant noise).

Limiting hours of operation. Noise impacts are less significant during the day- time

and this is when the noisiest operations will be scheduled occur.

10.4. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (TOR #20)

As per proposals made in Approved Mining Scheme, the mining activity will be carried out

by Manual method by using crowbars, pick-axe and gammelas. There will not be any

Overburden / Top soil generation from the Mine activity. However 10 % of the production

i.e. 6500 TPA of Mineral waste is expected as handling losses.

10.5. LAND ENVIRONMENT

As the Mining lease area is at elevated terrain, the mined out areas will be stabilized with

plantation.

AFFORESTATION PLAN (TOR # 25)

The proponent is committed for sustainable mining and restoration of the mined areas. In

order to prevent dust during excavation & loading operations, measures will be taken up to

for dust suppression. It will have full-fledged Environment monitoring and management

cells.

Around the stockyard, greenbelt will be developed. Similarly along the peripheral

boundary of the mining lease area, green belt of suitable species will be developed to arrest

propagation of dust and gaseous discharges.

The general criteria for selection of plants for greenbelt are:

1) It is preferable to go for tall and evergreen plants which are locally adapted. Exotic

species except those which got naturalized should not be introduced.

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2) Trees with multiple uses are more desirable than the useless fast growing species.

They should be able to provide at least non timber products such as minor fruit,

flower, fodder etc.

3) The plants chosen for greenbelt should be structurally and functionally similar to the

local trees.

4) Exotic Species with invasive potentials should not be planted.

5) They should be capable of growing under the given set of environmental conditions.

6) Resistance to wind, cyclones, dust, heat, water logging or drought etc are among the

other considerations.

The primary consideration in the design and development of the greenbelt is the choice of

plant species. It depends on suitability of soil, climate, and availability of water, extent of

land available, nature of activity and its atmospheric emissions and other local

circumstances such as the availability of planting stock. Efforts to be made to find

ecological equivalents of the species that were growing originally in the area under

consideration.

It is suggested that thick rows of plants should be grown all along and around the

boundary of the mine site. But it may not be feasible in case of mining sites if the mineral

reserves are present along the boundary as well. If the mineral deposits or reserves are

present along the boundary of the MLA, it is not desirable to develop green belt till the

mineral deposits are exploited. Further, there may be sheet rocks which render the area

unsuitable for tree growth. Thus it is desirable to make use of spaces or places within the

mine lease area where mining has been completed. Thus depending on the local

circumstances either greenbelt on all sides or block plantations within the MLA will be

taken up and the top soil present.

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A short list of plants which are grown in greenbelts is given in below Table.

List of plants identified for greenbelt, avenue and block plantations. Botanical name Common name Importance Suitability

Acacia auriculiformis

Australian wattle/ Akasmoni

Avenue and agroforests

An exotic species and widely grown all over India.

Acacia nilotica Babool Country timber and fodder for goats

Grows all over India but not preferred since it has spines.

Ailanthus excelsa Mahaneem Tree borne oil Widely grown as an avenue tree and also occurs in forests

Albizia lebbeck Dirisan / Kala sirus

Shade, timber and scented flowers

Widely grown as an avenue tree

Alostonia scholaris Yedaakula Paala Shade & medicinal Widely grown as an avenue tree and also occurs in forests

Azadirachta indica Neem Neem oil & neem products


Cassia fistula Amaltas Ornamental and bark is a source of tannin

Widely grown as an avenue tree and also occurs in forests

Cassia siamea Cassia Only firewood One of the most widely grown tree in Greenbelts

Dalbergia sissoo Sissoo Timber One of the most widely grown tree in Greenbelts

Delonix regia Gulmohur Ornamental and medicinal

Though beautiful, it is not suitable for greenbelts as it is a deciduous tree.

Dendrocalamus strictus

Bamboo Bamboo products Widely grown as an avenue tree and also occurs in forests

Eucalyptus spp. Eucalyptus Pulp and construction material

Different species are widely grown all over India.

Ficus benghalensis Banyan tree Shade and a source of food for birds

Rarely grown as an avenue tree as it highly spreading.

Ficus racemosa Clustered fig Edible fruits Rarely grown as an avenue tree

Ficus religiosa Peepal Shade and a source of food for birds


Lagerstroemia parviflora

Lagerstroemia Ornamental and medicinal

Widely grown avenue tree

Leucaena leucocephala

Subabul Fodder and pulp wood

An exotic species and widely grown all over India.

Mimosops elengi Pogada Shade and edible fruit Widely grown as an avenue tree

Muntingia calabura Singapore Cherry Shade and minor fruit Umbrella shaped fast growing tree

Peltophorum pterocarpum

Copper Pod Shade Except for shade no major use but very widely grown as an avenue tree and in greenbelts.

Pithecellobium dulce

Manila tamarind Fruits with edible aril Not popular in green belts but grows very widely

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Polyalthia longifolia

Ashoka Avenue tree Widely grown as an avenue tree

Polyalthia pendula Ashoka Majestic tree with drooping branches


Pongamia pinnata Karanj Source of biodiesel Extensively grown for biodiesel production

Samania saman Rain tree Shade and timber Widely grown as an avenue tree

Sapindus emarginatus

Soap nut tree Soap nut tree Not highly suitable as the foliage is not thick.

Spathodea companulata

Flame of the forest Ornamental avenue tree

A dark green forest and it is tree widely grown

Syzygium cumini Indian black berry Edible fruits Very common avenue tree with valuable edible fruits.

Tamarindus indica Tamarind Tamarind fruit and leaf

Though leafless during summer, it is one of the best candidates for green belt of mixed species.

Terminalia arjuna Nallamaddi Timber and shade tree

A common tree suitable mainly for moist locations.

10.6. RAINWATER HARVESTING MEASURES (TOR # 14 & 18)

The rainwater shall be coursed into the mine by developing suitable drainage system

and accumulated in the mined out pit. The water collected in the pit, after settling of

the suspensions, shall be used for afforestation & mine spraying. Further, as the water

collected in the sump is not likely to have any dissolved harmful elements.

As a precautionary measures before onset of monsoon, garland drain will be

maintained to divert water from outside the mining area. The rainwater thus diverted

is coursed to natural nallahs or collected in the sumps. This helps to control the

inflow of water from the virgin areas into the mine workings. The floors of different

benches are gently sloped so that working remain water free.

At the end the mine operation the proponent has proposed to convert few of the mining

pits into artificial ponds to store the rainwater, which could be used as a reservoir in the

locality which will in turn help in recharging the groundwater table. Rainwater harvesting

will be taken up after consulting the concerned officials about the feasibility of such a setup,

so that water stored can be used for water sprinkling and afforestation purposes thereby

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conserving the ground water. The rainwater harvested will also be used for dust

suppression at the haul roads and the mine heads.

10.7 ADMINISTRATIVE SET UP

All the mining operations will be carried out under the supervision, control and direction

of a qualified Mines Manager. As per the MMR legislation act, rules, D.G.M.S. circulars

and model standing orders are followed by the mine workers and management in case of

disaster, if any.

Environment & Safety cell will be handled exclusively by General Manager (Works).

Additionally the Asst. Manager (Mines) to monitor the various pollution prevention &

control measures being undertaken by management.

10.8 POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME

Regular monitoring of all the environmental parameters viz, air, water, noise and soil as per

the formulated program based on CPCB and MOEF guidelines every year in order to detect

any changes from the baseline status. Monitoring program will be followed till the mining

operations continue. For implementation of Environment management Plan a small unit

will be formed under control of the Mines manager. The job of this unit will be regular

environmental monitoring, preparation and submission of environmental report, green belt

development, etc.

10.9. COST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (TOR#31)

For implementation of Environment Management Plan an Environment & Safety cell will

be formed under the control of the General Manager (Works). The job of this cell will be:

1. Implementation of pollution control measure.

2. Monitoring program implementation.

3. Post-plantation care.

4. To estimate the efficiency of pollution control measures taken.

5. To bring out any other unforeseen effect on environment not covered under report.

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6. Seeking expert’s advice when needed.

Budget

It is necessary to include the environmental cost as a part of the budgetary cost

component. The project authorities propose to undertake the following environmental

works to achieve the environmental quality as desired. It is proposed to take up

environment protective measures like storm water drains, garland drain and Afforestation

etc., Reclamation and rehabilitation program, soil conservation measures, green belt

development, and plantation costs have been estimated and are given below Table.

PARTICULARS CAPITAL COST (in RS.) RECURRING COST /

ANNUM (In RS.)

Environment protection measures 5,00,000 50,000

Environmnetal Monitoring - 1,00,000

Occupational Health 5,00,000 1,00,000

Green Belt 50,000 10,000

Social Developmental Activities 14,50,000 1,00,000 Total 25,00,000 3,60,000

10.10. CONSERVATION PLAN

To protect the wild life from any damage the mining area will be fenced properly with the

wire link mesh. This will prevent straying of animals in mine area.

10.11 MINE CLOSER PLAN

Proposals of reclamation and rehabilitation of mined-out land in first 5 years period. In this

area the extraction of mineral will not be completed in first 5 years period as seen in

working plan, the working will be in progress for further production of Mineral. Therefore

the reclamation of mined out area is not proposed.

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CHAPTER – XI SUMMARY

1) Source of dust emissions will be due to mine operations and transportation of Silica Sand

(Quartzite) by vehicles on access roads and haul roads. The following measures will be

taken to control the dust emissions.

Applying water for dust suppression on mine haul roads.

Regular Compaction & grading of haul roads and service roads to clear accumulation of

loose material.

Compaction & gradation on both sides of Haul Roads.

Controlling speed of dumpers / trucks.

Avoid overloading of dumpers and consequent spillage on the roads.

2) There will be no waste water generation due to mining activity. Only waste water

generation will be sanitary waste water which will be treated in septic tank followed by

soak pit. Zero effluent discharge will be maintained. Hence there will not be any adverse

impact on water environment due to the mining of Silica Sand.

3) No overburden / Top soil will be generated due to the mining as the silica sand is exposed

to surface.

4) Greenbelt will be developed in and around the Mine Lease area.

Hanuman Minerals, Loddipalli (V), Orvakal (M), Kurnool (Dt), AP ISSUES RAISED DURING PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED ON 07-08-2013 & MANAGEMENT RESPONSE

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S.NO. NAME OF THE PERSON ISSUE RAISED DURING PUBLIC HEARING MANAGEMENT RESPONSE

1. Sri Suresh Kumar Reddy Loddipalli village, Kurnool Dist

a He welcomed the project and stated that management should not lift the material from here and suggested to establish factory here for utilizing the material in order to generate more employment opportunities for villagers

It is informed that company will definitely explore the possibility of establishing factory in the near future after obtaining necessary permissions. In the meantime the material will be given to user industries

b Requested that the revenue generated through royalty from mine and cess shall be transferred to their village so as to develop village

Royalty will be paid by the company to Director of Mines & Geology and Government allocates the amount paid to concerned Gram panchayat as per the rules.

2. Sri Vaidhya Pulla Reddy, Ex-Sarpanch, Loddipalli

a He welcomed the project and requested the management to take all control measures such as water spraying on roads etc to control the dust pollution

It is informed that method of mining will be manual and we will spray water before excavating the Silica sand through Crow bars, pixels and gammelas Dust emissions due to vehicles will be controlled by restricting the speed of the vehicles to below 25 Kmph, spraying of water before loading the material, regular sprinkling of water on haulage roads, preventing the overloading of vehicles and transportation of product in vehicles covered with tarpaulin sheet

3. Sri K. Rajeaswar Reddy Gram Sarpanch

a He welcomed the project and requested the management to take measures for control of pollution

It is informed that method of mining will be manual and we will spray water before excavating the Silica sand through Crow bars, pixels and gammelas Dust emissions due to vehicles will be controlled by restricting the speed of the vehicles to below 25 Kmph, spraying of


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water before loading the material, regular sprinkling of water on haulage roads, preventing the overloading of vehicles and transportation of product in vehicles covered with tarpaulin sheet

4. Sri Veerabhadra Reddy, President, Co-operative Society, R/o Loddipalli Village

a He welcomed the project and requested the management to provide employment to Loddipalli villagers and also to set up factory in the area

It is assured that local people will be given priority for the employment in the mine. It is informed that company will definitely explore the possibility of establishing factory in the near future after obtaining necessary permissions.

5. Sri Rajesh Loddipalli Village

a He welcomed the project and requested the management to set up the factory and utilize the Silica sand here itself

It is assured that we will definitely explore the possibility of establishing factory in the near future after obtaining necessary permissions.

b He requested to give priority to villagers for the employment

It is informed that local people will be given top priority for the employment in the mine.

6. Sri G. Somasekhar Loddipalli Village

a He requested the management to take measures to arrest dust pollution and do not harm the neighboring crops


7. Sri K. Husainappa Loddipalli Village

a He requested the management to clarify on the establishment of factory

It is informed that company will definitely explore the possibility of establishing


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factory in the near future after obtaining necessary permissions.

b He requested management to take measures to arrest dust pollution and do not harm the neighboring crops


8. Sri Raju Loddipalli Village

a He welcomed the project and requested the management to set up the factory and utilize the Silica sand here itself

It is informed that company will definitely explore the possibility of establishing factory in the near future after obtaining necessary permissions.

b He requested management to take measures to arrest dust pollution and do not harm the neighboring crops


c He requested that the revenue income generated shall be entrusted to village so as to develop their village

Royalty will be paid by the company to Director of Mines & Geology and Government allocates the amount paid to


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concerned Gram panchayat as per the rules.

9. Sri Fasul Rehman Pudicherla Village

a He expressed that there would be some dust pollution problems


b Scarcity of water for cattle feed and drinking water due to dust pollution

Water required for the activity will be sourced from ground water. Rain water harvesting will be in taken up in the area which will help in improvement of Ground water table. All precautions will be taken to prevent the dust pollution. Greenbelt will further attenuate the emissions.

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