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APPLICATION FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL

CLEARANCE

UNDER SECTION 7.2 OF EIA

NOTIFICATION SEPT’ 06) OF

GHONSA EXPN. OC WANI NORTH AREA, WCL.

(For Enhancement in production capacity from 0.45 MTPA to O.60

MTPA within the existing land of 128.79 ha)

FORM – I, TOR, ADDENDUM

EIA/EMP,COMPLIANCE OF EARLIER EC

DECEMBER - 2012 Prepared by :-

ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

CENTRAL MINE PLANNING & DESIGN INSTITUTE LIMITED

KASTURBA NAGAR, JARIPATKA

NAGPUR - 440014

SUBMISSION

This Environmental impact assessment (EIA)/

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has

been prepared for expansion in production

capacity of existing mine from the sanctioned

capacity of 0.45 MTPA to 0.60 MTPA without

increase of land area u/s 7.2 of EIA Notification,

2006. The copy of the EC has been enclosed as

Annexure – I.

The Public Consultation/ Public Hearing as per

EIA Notification, 2006 has been completed on

09.08.2011.The minutes of the said Public

Hearing is attached as Annexure – III.

CONTENTS

SL.NO CHAPTER

NO.

PARTICULARS PAGE NO.

1. Duly filled in Form – 1 for

enhancement of capacity

F -1 to F

2 Draft Terms of Reference TOR – 1

3. Executive Summary ES – 1 to ES - 25

4. Addendum EIA/EMP

Chapter - I Introduction

Chapter - II Project Profile

Chapter - III Description of

Environment

Chapter - IV Anticipated

Environmental

Impacts & Mitigation

Measures

Chapter - V Environmental

Monitoring

Programme

Chapter - VI Additional Studies

Chapter - VII Project Benefits

Chapter - VIII Environmental Cost

Benefit Analysis

Chapter - IX Environmental

Management Plan

LIST OF PLATES

SL.NO PLATENO. PARTICULARS

1. I Location plan of mine.

2 II Index plan covering Core Zone & Buffer

Zone Showing Main Drainage

3. II A Land Use Cover map of Core & Buffer

Zone using Satellite data

4. III Index Plan Showing features within the

Core & Buffer Zone

5. IV Index Plan Showing features within 3 km

of the Core Zone

6. V Quarry & Surface layout Plan showing

Surafce Contours and Floor Contours.

7. VA Geological Plan of Wardha Valley

Coalfield with Special Reference to

Ghonsa OC

8. V B Surface Plan of Ghonsa Block

9. VI Existing Cross – Sections Plan -

Longitudinal & Transverse

10. VII Post Mining Land Use Plan

11. VIII Post Mining Sections - Longitudinal &

Transverse

12. IX Plan Showing Base- Line AQMS covering

Core & Buffer Zone

LIST OF ANNEXURES

SL.NO Annexure –

No.

PARTICULARS

1. I EC issued by MOEF vide letter dated

29.02.2012 (A – I/1 to A-I/5).

2. II Duly filled in proforma for environmental

Appraisal of Mining Project

(A – II/1 to A-II/42).

3. III Minutes of the Public Hearing held on

09.08.2011(A – III/1 to A-III/10).

4. IV Copy of the Authenticated list of Flora &

Fauna (A – V/1 to A-V/27).

5. V Environmental Statement 2011-12

(A – VI/1 to A-VI/19).

6. VI Compliance of EC dated 29.02.2012.

APPLICATION FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

(AS PER SECTION 7.2 OF EIA NOTIFICATION SEPT’ 06)

OF

GHONSA EXPN. OPENCAST PROJECT WANI NORTH AREA, WCL

(Increase in Production from 0.45 MTPA to 0.60MTPA)

(Within the same Mine Lease Area of 128.79 ha)

FORM – 1 &

TERMS OF REFERENCE

DECEMBER– 2012

Prepared by :-


CMPDI, RI – IV, JARIPATKA

NAGPUR - 440014

GHONSA EXPANSION OC PROJECT OF WCL (I) Basic Information

SN. Item Details

1 Name of the project/s. Ghonsa Expansion OC Project

2 S.No. in the schedule. 1(a)

3 Proposed

capacity/area/lenght/tonnage to

be handled/command area/lease

area/number of wells to be drilled.

Operating OC mine proposed for

Expansion in Mine production capacity

from 0.45 to 0.60 MTPA within the same

lease area.

4 New/Expansion/Modernization. Expansion production capacity only

5 Existing Capacity/Area etc. Production Capacity – 0.45 MTPA

Mine Lease Area – 128.79 ha

6 Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’. “A”

7 Does it attract the general

condition? If yes, please specify.

No

8 Does it attract the specific

condition? If yes, please specify.

No

9 Location

Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Details shown in enclosed Plate I

Village Near Kumbharkhani Village

Tehsil Wani

District Yavatmal

State Maharashtra

10 Nearest railway station/airport along

with distance in kms.

Wani Railway Station- 24 kms

Nagpur Airport – 170 kms

11 Nearest Town, City, District

Headquarters along with distance in

kms.

Wani Tahsil Town is 20 km and Yavatmal

Town the District HQ is 125 km.

12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad,

Municipal Corporation, Local body

(complete postal addresses with

telephone nos. to be given).

Village Panchayat – Kumbharkhani

Tahsil – Wani,

District – Yavatmal

Maharashtra State

13 Name of the applicant. K.Chakraborty

14 Registered Address As given below

15 Address for correspondance:

Name K.Chakraborty

Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) General Manager(Environment)

Address Environment Department,

Coal Estate, 9th Floor, Civil Lines

Nagpur (M.S.)

Pin Code 440 001

E-mail [email protected]

Telephone No. 0712 - 2510151

Fax No. 0712 – 2510151

16 Details of Alternative Sites examined,

if any. Location of these sites should

be shown on a topo sheet.

Not Applicable

17 Interlinked Projects. Not Applicable

18 Whether seperate application of

interlinked project has been

submitted?

Not Applicable

19 If yes, date of submission. ----

20 If no, reason. -----

21 Whether the proposal involves

approval/clearance under: if yes,

details of the same and their status to

be given.

a) The Forest (Conservation) Act,

1980?

b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991?

No

No

No

22 Whether there is any Government

Order/Policy relevant/relating to the

site?

No

23 Forest land involved (hectares). No

24 Whether there is any litigation

pending against the project and/or

land in which the project is propose

to be set up?

a) Name of the Court

b) Case No.

c) Orders/directions of the Court, if

any and its relevance with the

proposed project.

No

(I) Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will

cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies,

etc.)

Sl.

No.

Information/

Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates,

wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or

temporary

change in land

use, land cover

or topography

including

increase in

intensity of land

use (with respect

to local land

use plan)

Yes Proposed mine is an expansion of existing Ghonsa OC mine interms of production capacity only.

The total land involved in this project is 128.79 ha.The environment clearance has already been taken in existing Ghonsa OC mine vide letter dated 29.02.2012.

Break up is given below.

Sl. No.

Particulars Land already acquired in existing Ghonsa OC mine

Total

1. Agricultural Land

128.79 ha 128.79 ha

2. Waste Land (Govt. Land)

-

3. Forest Land

-

TOTAL 128.79 ha 128.79 ha

The entire land is covered black cotton soil and is generally used for growing mainly the cash crop like cotton , sugarcane, chillies etc. apart from standard agricultural products like rice, wheat and jawar .

Till date, out of 69 land holdings, 55 have been provided with employment and 3 have been given Moetary Compensation in lieu of Employment. Changes of total Land Use during Mining:

Sl. Agri- Waste Forest including

No. culture (Govt) Zudpi Jungle TOTAL

Land Land

1. Excavation 38.05 - -- 38.05

2. Ext. OB Dump 29.35 -- - 29.35

3. Infrastructure 10.00 - - 10.00

4. Blasting Zone 35.39 --- - 35.39

5. Embankment 15.00 - - 15.00

6. Clony 1.00 - - 1.00

Total 128.79 -- --- 128.79

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1.2 Clearance of

existing land,

vegetation

and buildings?

Yes Land for the proposed opencast mine has been partly

acquired and balance will be acquired under relevant

acts as follows: -

Sl.no Land Particulars CBA

Act,1957

(ha)

Forest

Act,

1957

(ha)

Total

Land

(ha)

1. Agricultural land 128.79 128.79

2. Waste Land ---

3. Forest Land

Total 128.79 --- 128.79

1.3 Creation of new

land uses?

Yes The creation of new land usage will be as under:

(Spread through the entire life of the mine)

The creation of new land usage will be as under:

(Spread through the entire life of the mine)

(a) Excavation Area .. 38.05 ha

(b) External OB Dump Area .. 29.35 ha

(c) Embankment Area -- 15.00 ha

(d) Infrastructure .. 10.00 ha

(e) Blasting zone and -- 35.39 ha

Rationalization area

(f) Colony -- 1.00 ha

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128.79 ha 1.4 Pre-construction

investigations e.g.

bore holes, soil

testing?

Yes 24 boreholes (RB and MWKK series) were drilled in 1.35 km2

quarry area. Total meterage is 1259.35. Borehole density is 18.

1.5 Construction Work No The mine is already in operation and necessary facilities have

been constructed. 1.6 Demolition works?

No No structure to be dismantled.

1.7 Temporary sites

used for

construction works

or housing of

construction

workers?

No Initially temporary structures will be made essentially to meet the

enabling needs of Construction manpower & machinery

deployed.

1.8 Above ground

buildings, structures

or earthworks

including linear

structures, cut and

fill or excavations

Yes The details of various construction works to be

undertaken in the proposed site have been given in the

sanctioned PR and also at item no 1.5 above.

Excavation – 38.05 ha

Embankment – 15.00 ha

External OB Dump – 29.35 ha 1.9 Underground works

including mining or

tunneling?

No Not applicable

1.10 Reclamation works?

Yes Solid Waste Management (Proposed)

i) OB in External dump – 7.37 Mm3

Including Embankment

ii) OB in Internal dump – 1.17 Mm3

The post-mining scenario can be summarized as below :

( Area in ha )

____________________________________________________________________

Sl. Particulars Plantation Void Public Use Undisturbed/ Total

No Unplanted

___________________________________________________________________

1. External 29.35 - - - 29.35

OB Dump

2. Excavation 4.00 34.05 - -- 38.05

3. Infrastructure - - 10.00 - 10.00

4. Blasting Zone 10.00 - - 25.39 35.39

Including

Rationalization

6. Colony --- - 1.00 -- 1.00 Plain land plantation

8. Embankment 15.00 - - - 15.00

Total 58.35 34.05 11.00 25.39 128.79

1.11 Dredging?

No --

1.12 Offshore

structures?

No

----

1.13 Production and

manufacturing

processes?

Yes Open Cast mining with Shovel - Dumper Combination method.

1.14 Facilities for storage

of goods or

materials?

Yes Coal produced from opencast mine shall be stored

on surface at designated coal stock yard duly

provided with fire fighting & dust suppression system.

The goods & materials shall be stored in designated

store.

Explosives shall be stored in magazine(4x10t) as

approved by Controller of Explosives.

1.15 Facilities for treat-

ment or disposal

of solid waste or

liquid effluents?

Yes Solid Waste –

Sl.

NO

Particulars Disposal of Solid Wastes(In Mm3)

External OB

Dump

Internal Dump

in Decoaled

Void

Total

1. Solid

Waste

(Over

burden)

7.37 1.17 8.54

Liquid Effluent –

a) Mine Pumped Out Water – Initial sedimentation in

the mine sump provided at the floor of the seam

and then treatment in Sedimentation Pond on

surface.

b) Workshop Effluent – In designated Effluent Treatment

Plant with Zero Discharge.

c ) Domestic Effluent – Treatment in septic tank and

Soak pit provided with residential unit.

1.16 Facilities for long

term housing of

operational

workers?

Yes Fifty numbers of Hutments have already been constructed

against approved PR of south quarry.

1.17 New road, rail or

sea traffic during

construction or

operation?

Yes Already constructed as it is an operating mine.

i) Haul Road - has been provided and maintained

by Hiring agency.

ii) Service Road – 0.50 km.

iii) Approach Road for Mine – 0.50 km.

1.18

New road, rail, air

waterborne or

other transport

infrastructure

including new or

altered routes and

stations, ports,

airports etc?

No

1.19 Closure or

diversion of existing

transport routes or

infrastructure

leading to changes

in traffic

movements?

No

1.20 New or diverted

transmission lines

or pipelines?

No

1.21 Impoundment,

damming,

culverting,

realignment or

other changes to

the hydrology of

watercourses or

aquifers?

Yes Construction of Embankment around the quarry.

Hydro geological Set-up :

Mine induced effect would be distinctly noticed within a

distance of 300 m from the mine edge in the down-dip

side at quarry depth of 46 m. as envisaged in the CGWA

Report prepared earlier for quarry depth of 46 m.

However, the effect will be limited / negligible in the up-

dip side of the incrop zone due to shallow depth..

1.22 Stream crossings? No

-

1.23 Abstraction or

transfers of water

form ground or

surface waters?

Yes Ground Water –

Due to excavation strata seepage water gets

accumulated at the floor of the coal seam in the sump

having capacity to deal with peak rainfall. In order to

maintain the working faces dry for coal production this

water is pumped out daily.

Surface Water –

No abstraction from surface water course, treated mine

water and sub-soil water will be used for Industrial and

Domestic use. However, it is suggested in the RPR that the

source of water may be ascertained after carrying out

hydro-geological investigation in respect of quality and

quantity of water.

1.24 Changes in water

bodies or the land

surface affecting

drainage or run-

off?

No

1.25

Transport of

personnel or

materials for

construction,

operation or de-

commissioning?

No

The mine is already in operation; the personnel are

using their own transport.

Decommissioning is not envisaged in near future as

the mine is proposed for expansion with life of 18

years.

1.26 Long-term

dismantling or

decommissioning

or restoration

works?

No Not envisaged at present.

1.27 Ongoing activity

during

decommissioning

which could

have an impact

on the

environment?

No Not envisaged at present.

1.28 Influx of people

to an area in

either temporarily

or permanently?

No Temporary Influx – 500 (Approximately).

1.29 Introduction of

alien species? No Not applicable

1.30 Loss of native

species or genetic

diversity?

No Not applicable

1.31 Any other

actions?

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water,

materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

Sl.No.

Information/checklist

confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities

/rates, wherever possible) with source of

information data

2.1 Land especially

undeveloped or

agricultural land (ha)

Yes Tenancy/Agricultural land –232.50 ha.

2.2 Water (expected

source & competing

users) unit: KLD

Yes Source – Mine Pumped out Water

i)Consumption at site - 50 KLD.

ii)Consumption in colony - 80 KLD.

2.3 Minerals (MT) Coal 1.73 Million Tonnes

2.4 Construction material

– stone, aggregates,

sand / soil

(expected source) –

( MT)

No Mine is already in operation.

2.5 Forests and timber

(source – MT)

No Not applicable

2.6 Energy including

electricity and fuels

(source, competing

users) Unit: fuel (MT),

energy (MW)

Yes Electricity –

Source – MAHAGENCO

Consumption – 2.52 MKWH/ANNUM

Diesel

Source – Area Store

Consumption – 5500 liters /day

2.7 Any other natural

resources (use

appropriate standard

units)

No Not applicable

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could

be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

Sl.

No.

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof

(with approximate

quantities/rates,

wherever possible) with

source of information

data

3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are

hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human

health or the environment (flora, fauna, and

water supplies)

No Not applicable

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect

disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne

diseases)

No Not applicable

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by

changing living conditions?

No Not applicable

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be

affected by the project e.g. hospital patients,

children, the elderly etc.,

No Not applicable

3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

Sl.No.

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with

approximate

quantities/rates,

wherever possible) with

source of information

data

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes A total quantity of 8.54

million m3 solid waste will

be generated during

the opencast mining

operation.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or

commercial wastes)

Yes Domestic – Recycling for

manures

(Approx. 100 kg/day)

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous

Waste

Management Rules)

Yes ETP Sludge- Secured

land fill

Used Oil- Through

approved recyclers.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes

No ---

4.5 Surplus product

No ---

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from

effluent treatment

Yes Will be treated and

disposed as per Consent

Conditions.

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Wastes :

During

construction-

Insignificant

Demolition - Not

envisaged at

Present

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes By auction through

authorized agencies.

4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials Yes Through biological

reclamation by growing

trees (native species).

4.10 Agricultural wastes No ---

4.11 Other solid wastes

No ---

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S.No

.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data.

5.1 Emissions from combustion of

fossil fuels from stationary or

mobile sources

Yes Operation of Heavy Earth

Moving Machines (HEMMs).

The quantum of gases viz. SO2,

NO2 and CO in ambient

environment is being measured

through ambient air quality

monitoring in the mine activity

area every fortnight as per

Environment Protection

Amendment Rule, 2000;

In fulfillment of the requirement

of Environment Clearance

conditions.

5.2 Emissions from production

processes

Yes Dust particles including coal

dust.

The quantum of Dust (SPM &

RPM) in the ambient






Amendment Rule, 2000.

5.3 Emissions from materials

handling including storage or

transport

Yes Dust particles including coal

dust.

The quantum of Dust (SPM &

RPM) in the ambient






Amendment Rule, 2000.

5.4 Emissions from construction

activities including plant and

equipment

Yes Insignificant

5.5 Dust or odours from handling of

materials including construction

materials, sewage and waste

No ---

5.6 Emissions from incineration of

waste

No ---

5.7 Emissions from burning of waste

in open air (e.g. slash materials,

construction debris)

No ----

5.8 Emissions from any other

sources

No ---

6.Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No

.


confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate


with source of information data with

source of information data

6.1 From operation of equipment

e.g. engines, ventilation plant,

crushers

Yes Generation of Noise and

Vibration will be due to the

following operations.

i) Operation of HEMMs /

Machineries.

ii) Blasting Operations

The vibration level will be measured

through Vibrometer.

The quantum of noise in ambient


through ambient noise quality

monitoring in the mine activity area

every fortnight as per Environment

Protection Amendment Rule, 2000.

6.2 From industrial or similar

processes

No

6.3 From construction or

demolition

Yes Insignificant

6.4 From blasting or piling

Yes Blasting –

Is being carried out as per permission

from DGMS and will be maintained

within the permissible limits specified

by DGMS.

6.5 From construction or

operational traffic

Yes Construction: Insignificant

Operational – through movement of

coal transportation trucks and

dumpers.

Noise level is being monitored every

fortnight as per Environment

Protection Amendment Rule, 2000.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems

No ---

6.7 From any other sources No ---

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground

or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No

.


confirmation

Yes/No



with source of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use or

spillage of hazardous materials

No Used Oil – will be disposed off through

approved Recyclers.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or

other effluents to water or the

land (expected mode and

place of discharge)

Yes Mine Pumped Out Water –

Excess Treated mine pumped out

water is proposed to be discharged

into local nullah.

Quality parameters will be monitored

every fortnight.

Domestic sewage

Domestic Sewage will be treated in

individual Septic Tank and Soak Pit

provided with each residential unit.

Workshop Effluent –

Effluent will be treated in Effluent

Treatment Plant with Zero Discharge.

Quality parameters will be monitored

every fortnight.

7.3 By deposition of pollutants

emitted to air into the land or

into water

Yes Fugitive emission into air from OB

dumps, transportation roads.

Quantum of fugitive emission in

ambient environment will be

monitored every quarter (Except

Monsoon).

7.4 From any other sources

No ---

7.5 Is there a risk of long term build

up of pollutants in the

environment from these

sources?

No ---

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could

affect human health or the environment

S.No

.


confirmation

Yes/No



with source of information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires

etc from storage, handling,

use or production of

hazardous substances

No

8.2 From any other causes

Yes Due to –

1) Land Sliding in OB Dump and mine

Pit –

2) Mine Inundation

3) Blasting

8.3 Could the project be affected

by natural disasters causing

environmental damage (e.g.

floods, earthquakes, landslides,

cloudburst etc)?

No ----

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which

could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with

other existing or planned activities in the locality

9.1 Lead to development of

supporting.

lities, ancillary development or

development

stimulated by the project

which could have impact on

the environment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure

(roads, power supply, waste

or waste water treatment,

etc.)

• housing development

• extractive industries

• supply industries

• other

Yes For Eco – development activities in the

areas surrounding the project it is

proposed to develop a green belt by

plantation, biological reclamation of

OB dumps, water shed development,

etc. These activities will help in

reduction of dust and noise pollution

and will also supplement the shortage

of water in nearby villages in future.

The social impact will mainly be due

to the acquisition of the tenancy land,

required for this project. The project is

expected to form a nucleus for further

industrialization/development and

urbanization of the study area. There

would be development in the

secondary and tertiary sectors to

support the project activities.

It is proposed to organize

entrepreneurship motivation camps

for willing EPAPs for different self-

employment options. This will be in

addition to the compensation being

paid to the land-loosers as per the

Company’s policy.

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site,

which could have an impact

on the environment

Yes

The degraded land is proposed to be

biologically reclaimed which will

improve the green cover in the area.

9.3 Set a precedent for later

developments

Yes Activities detailed out in previous

paragraph above do culminate in

conjunction with local setup has set

precedence of economic

development leading to over all

socio-economic growth of the area.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due

to proximity to other existing

or planned projects with

similar effects

Yes New Opencast Mine: Coal occurs in

layers and for large distances.

Associated mining activities with such

closely located centers along with

other relocated sectors etc. Would

have accumulative impact.

III ) Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

.

Areas Name/

Identity

Aerial distance (within 10 km.)

Proposed project location boundary

1 Areas protected under

international conventions,

national or local legislation for

their ecological, landscape,

cultural or other related value

No ---

2 Areas which are important or

sensitive for ecological

reasons - Wetlands,

watercourses or other water

bodies, coastal zone,

biospheres, mountains, forests

No -

3 Areas used by protected,

important or sensitive species

of flora or fauna for breeding,

nesting, foraging, resting, over

wintering, migration

No

---

4 Inland, coastal, marine or

underground waters

No ---

5 State, National boundaries No ----

6 Routes or facilities used by the

public for access

to recreation or other tourist,

pilgrim areas

No ----

7 Defence installations

No ---

8 Densely populated or built-up

area

No ---

9 Areas occupied by sensitive

man-made land uses

(hospitals, schools, places of

worship, community facilities)

Yes Limited to the Project Township

10 Areas containing important,

high quality or scarce resources

(ground water resources,

surface resources, forestry,

agriculture, fisheries, tourism,

minerals)

Yes Ground water – Yes

Surface water- Canal, Viderbha river

Forestry - No

Agricultural – Yes

Fisheries - Yes

Minerals – Coal

11 Areas already subjected to

pollution or environmental

damage. (those where existing

legal environmental standards

are exceeded)

No ---

12 Areas susceptible to natural

hazard which could cause

the project to present

environmental problems

(earthquakes, subsidence,

landslides, erosion, flooding

or extreme or adverse

climatic conditions)

No ---

PROPOSED

TERMS OF REFERENCE

OF

GHONSA OPENCAST PROJECT EXPN. FOR

(Grant of EC u/s 7.2 of EIA Notification, 2006)

PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDIES

Based on the information furnished in Form – I, the Terms of Reference (TORs) for grant of EC u/s

7.2 of EIA/Notification, 2006 for expansion in production capacity only within the acquired land

area is as under :

i) The proposed project under consideration is Ghonsa Opencast Mine located in Wani

Tahsil,; Dist Yevatmal; State Maharashtra as shown in the plan (Pate – I) and fall under

the administrative control of Wani North Area of Western Coalfields Limited.

ii) The study area comprises 10 km (radius) zone around the mine lease as shown in the

enclosed plan (Pate – II)

iii) Initially the Project has been accorded Environmental Clearance for 0.30 Mty with 128.00 ha of

land vide MOEF's letter no. J-11015/27/2004 - IA.II(M) dated 13.01.2005. Subsequently the

enhancement in capacity up to 0.45 MTPA vide MOEF's letter no. J-11015/165/2009-IA.II(M)

dated 29.02.2012. Now the project is being proposed fr further enhancement in capacity up to

0.60 MTPA within the already acquired mining area of 128.79 ha.

iv) An addendum EIA/EMP for detailed environmental impact assessment due to proposed

enhancement along with control measures is attached.

v) The Public Hearing for the project covering the future expansion also has already been

completed on 09.08.2011.

I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the

application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief

and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found

to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and

clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Date:

Place: Nagpur

Signature of the applicant

With Name and Full Address

(Project Proponent / Authorised Signatory)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

OF

EIA/EMP

FOR

GHONSA EXPN. OC

WANI NORTH AREA,

WCL

(0.60 MTPA)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 INTRODUCTION

Ghonsa Block is located in Wani Taluqa of Yavatmal District of Maharashtra State

and is named after nearby Ghonsa village. An underground project adjacent to

proposed Ghonsa OCP in the same geological Block had been approved as

“Kumbharkhani Underground” on Dec.’98 for a capital of Rs.56.890 Crores for a target

production of 0.36 Mty. The U/G mine has produced about 0.28Mt in the year 2007-08. It

has been contemplated to work this Block by opening an opencast project of about

0.45 Mt annual capacity to meet the increasing demand of non-coking coal . A Project

Report of Ghonsa Opencast Project was prepared by CMPDI RI-IV in March 2001. In this

PR (capacity-0.45Mty) the Ghonsa OCP Block was divided in three quarries namely North

quarry, Central quarry and South quarry. The proposed quarriable area was bounded by

State high way No.233 in North, Vidharbha river in West and South and incrop of Seam-I

in East. The quarriable area is separated by underground project by the barrier of State

highway No.233 passing over the property. It was proposed to work these quarries by

departmental HEMM. This PR was not yielding the requisite IRR for approval. However, an

annexure was enclosed in this PR indicating economics of working in South quarry only,

by total hiring of HEMM. The total Hiring option for south quarry only was yielding 49.45%

IRR at 85% production capacity.

The WCL Board in its 167th Meeting, held on 9.10.2001 approved the total hiring option for

South quarry only, for an initial capital of Rs.6.99 crores and for an annual targeted

capacity of 0.30 Mty.

The environmental clearance for this project was obtained from MOEF in January 2005.

Subsequently, a RPR for Ghonsa OC expansion with a rated capacity of 0.45 MTPA with

293.65 ha has been prepared and approved by WCL Board.

Based on above referred RPR, the Form – 1 was submitted to MOEF through MOC vide

letter no. 43011/29/2009- CPAM dated 28.05.2009. It was discussed in the Expert Appraisal

Committee of MOEF on 24.06.2009 and Terms of Reference (TOR) has been issued by

MOEF vide its letter no, J- 11015/165/2009 –IA.II (M) dated 08.07.2009.

As directed by MOEF vide aforesaid TOR, Public Hearing document was prepared and

submitted to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for conduction of PH as per EIA

Notification, 2006. The Public Hearing was successfully conducted by MPCB on

09.08.2011. Based on the suggestions made in the Public Hearing, the final EIA/EMP was

prepared submitted to MOEF for obtaining Environmental Clearance as per EIA

Notification, 2006.The Environmental Clearance for Phase – I of the project within the

existing land was accorded by MOEF vide its letter no. J – 11015/165/2009-IA.II(M)

dated 29.02.2012.

Now it is envisaged that the mine within the sanctioned land area can produce beyond

the sanctioned capacity of 0.45 MTPA. Therefore, this proposal has been prepared for

obtaining Environmental Clearance u/s 7.2 of EIA Notification, 2006 for Ghonsa OC Expn.

for a peak capacity of 0.60 MTPA within the already sanctioned land area of 128.79 ha.

2.0 MARKETABILITY & JUSTIFICATION

The deficit of coal from WCL is likely to touch 6.55 Mt in 2011-12 even when future

projects are approved, so there will be no difficulty in marketing of coal hence the

project is justified to bridge the gap.

3.0 PROJECT SITE INFORMATION

Ghonsa block covering an area of 2.8 sq. km forms part of Ghonsa/Kumbharkhani rift

basin coalfield and falls in Wani Taluqa of Yavatmal Distt. of Maharashtra State. Ghonsa

village at the north-west corner of the block is connected by S.H. NO.233 from Wani

town which in turn is connected with NH-7 to Hyderabad via Pandharkawada. The

distance of Ghonsa village from Wani town is about 20 km. The project area may be

approached from Wani-Patan main road via. Rasa- Kumbharkhani fair weather road

having distance of about 3 km from Rasa Junction. Nearest railway station to Ghonsa

Block is Wani in Majri-Rajur Branch of Central Railway. A railway line from Wani to

Mukutbandh passes about 10 km away at Pitur flag station from project area.

Ghonsa block exhibits gently undulating topography sloping towards Vidharbha River

flowing in the middle of the block. The elevation varies from 229.08m to 240.44m. The

main drainage of the area is controlled by Vidharbha River which flows in south-westerly

direction passing through central and Southern property and finally meets with

Penganga River. A few small seasonal nullahs passing through the property drain into

Vidharbha River during rainy season. HFL of Virdharba River is recorded in 1990 as 237.15

m.

4.0 COAL QUALITY

There are following two seams present in the block :-

Seam Depth Range

(m)

Thickness

Range (m)

UHV

(kcal/kg)

GCV

(kcal/kg)

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

Seam II 14.30 63.35 2.12 6.30 3707 5036 4678 5463

Seam I 14.45 80.80 1.00 3.50 3377 4064 4486 4952

Seam quality details estimated for 0.05m dilution at each contact point for Seam-I and

Seam-II combined together have been given in Table below

5 cm

dilution

at each

contact

point

Parameters South Quarry

Moisture % 6.36

Ash % 32.59

UHV(kcal/kg) 3525

GCV(kcal/kg) 4563

Grade E

5.0 PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF MINE

The peak capacity of the mine is 0.60 MTPA.

6.0 SEAM CHARACTERISTICS & MINE PROFILE

Sl. PARTICULARS South Quarry

1 Area of the Quarry

(a) On floor (Ha.) 27.68

(b) On surface (Ha.) 38.05

2. Depth (m)

(a) Initial 13

(b) Final 46

3. Gradient of Seam 1 in 12.0 to 1 in 10.5

4. Effective thickness of seam (m)

(a) Seam-I 1.00 to 3.50

(b) Seam-II 2.12 to 5.40

5. .Strike length (m) 955

6. Width on surface (m):

(a) Maximum 510

(b) Minimum 180

7. Mineable reserves (Mt) 1.73

8. Total OB incl. Access Trench

(Mm3)

8.54

9. Average S.R. m3/t. 4.94

6.1 SELECTION OF MINING METHOD

Considering this production from two seams with less reserve in a limited strike length,

deployment of dragline would not prove to be effective and economical. Hence, only

shovel-dumper combination with incline slicing method is recommended.

7.0 COAL HANDLING ARRANGEMENT

A small coal handling plant is proposed near the access trench of South Quarry to

handle the entire production from mine. The CHP will have facilities like crushing, ground

stocking, weighing etc. Mode of despatch of coal from CHP will be on road to

MAHAGENCO & other miscellaneous consumers.

8.0 LAND REQUIREMENT & REHABILITATION

The break up of the type of land required and Proposed land use during mining for

Ghonsa OC project is as follows :

Sl.

No

Particulars (Type of

Land)

Land to

be

acquired

Sl.

No

Land Use – During

Mining Land (in

ha)

1. Agricultural land 128.79 1. Excavation area 38.05

2. Government Land - 2. External OB Dump 29.35

3. Forest Land - 3. Infrastructure 10.00

Sub Total (1+2+3) 128.79 4. Blasting zone &

rationalization

35.39

5. Embankment 15.00

6. Colony outside ML

area

1.00

Grand Total 128.79 Total 128.79

9.0 MINING SCHEDULE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT

It is envisaged in this option of the project report that removal of overburden and

extraction of coal are proposed to be done by hiring/outsourcing of HEMM. The scope of

work by hiring/outsourcing of HEMM shall include blast hole drilling, earth work

excavation, loading, transportation, dumping, dozing, construction of haul road, leveling

at dumping sites, water spraying and land reclamation etc. as per guidelines of the

project authorities highlighted in this project report or otherwise to suit the local

conditions.

10.0 MINE FACILITIES

10.1 WORKSHOP & UNIT STORES

All HEMM deployed in this mine will be hired and their maintenance will be contractor’s

responsibilities. Hence, there is no provision of any unit excavation workshop in the report.

One small and independent unit stores has been provided at convenient location to

cater the routine needs of consumables, spares, POLs etc. This will depend on

Regional/Central stores for major spares. Unit store lay out drawing is not given in this

project.

10.2 POWER SUPPLY

The estimated maximum demand of mine loads of Ghonsa OC Mine works out to 1034

kVA. A new 33 kV /3.3 kV substation is already installed to cater the need of power

requirement of Kumbharkhani mine. This substation is receiving power at 33 kV from Wani

MSEDCL substation by a 20 km long 33 kV overhead line. It is proposed to extend this

33kV feeder for a length of 2 km, upto Ghonsa OCM and a 2 X 1 MVA, 33 kV /3.3 kV

substation will be installed.

11.0 SAFETY & CONSERVATION

This report has been drawn in conformity with the prevailing statutory provisions

applicable for safety in Opencast Mines. Proposed quarry area is mostly below HFL of

Vidhabha river hence, flood protection embankment with top RL 6 m above HFL would

be constructed around quarry area. Special precaution should be taken while deploying

workers in the mine. Before employing any labour to the mine proper vocation training

should be imparted and recommendations of VIII Safety Conference should be strictly

followed. Terms and conditions shall be fixed by management for deployment of labours

by leaser of HEMM as well as machineries.

12.0 MINE CLOSURE PLANNING

The proposed Ghonsa OC expansion mine has been planned upto 46 m depth and it is

most likely that this will be extended further in dip side in future. Although no statutory

guidelines exist on financial provisioning for mine closure activities as yet, financial

provision of Rs.6.00 laks/ha has been provided throughout the mine life in order to

undertake mine closure activities. Closure cost may be reviewed under the changing

circumstances and new legislative requirements.

13.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL

MEASURES:-

Baseline Environmental Scenario :-

Baseline data on environmental quality for winter season are collected for 90 days during

the period from 01st December`09 to 28th February`2010. The study carried out during the

said period is reported below.

APPROACH METHODOLOGY

Micrometeorological data generation

A meteorology station has been set up at Core zone and micrometeorological

parameters like wind velocity, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover

etc. are recorded on hourly basis for 90 days from 01st December`09 to 28th

Februarty`2010 representing winter season. Daily rainfall also has been recorded and

reported.

Ambient air quality monitoring

Ambient air quality was monitored at 6 locations i.e. one in core zone and the remaining

five in buffer zone. A total of 24 samples (24-hrly) for SPM & RPM and 72 samples (8-hrly)

for SO2 and NOx samples were collected from each location during the study period and

analyzed.

Water quality monitoring

Representative water samples 6 nos. namely Mine discharge, Project site (W1 & W2),

Handpump, Ghonsa basti (W3), Handpump, Pratara village (W4), Vidharbha river U/s

(W5) and Vidharbha river D/s (W6) were collected, preserved and transported to R&C

Environmental Engg. Laboratory, Chennai and analyzed as per standard methods.

Noise levels recording

Noise levels were recorded by using CYGNET Integrated sound level meter (100X) from six

ambient air quality locations during day time and night time at an interval of four hours

for one day.

Soil quality monitoring

Soil samples from three locations namely one in Dump soil, Corzone (S1), Agri.Land,

Corezone village (S2) and Barren land,Corezone (S3) were collected at depths of 30, 60

and 100 cms and analysed for various physico-chemical and fertility parameters.

DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS

Micrometeorology

The wind velocity readings were ranging from <0.4 – 14.2 km/hr. Predominant winds were

from North-East (NE) and East North-east (ENE) directions. The maximum temperature

recorded was 25.5C and the minimum was 11.0C. The mean relative humidity was

found to 63.6% and no rainfall was recorded during the study period.

Air quality

Core zone

SPM and RPM values are ranging from 165 - 246 g/m3 and 68 g/m3 to 125 g/m3

respectively. SO2 and NOx values are varying between 7.2 to 11.6 g/m3 and 8.9 to

15.2 g/m3 respectively. All the values are found to be well within the Standards for

Coalmines stipulated by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF).

Buffer zone

SPM and RPM values are ranging from 108 g/m3 to 179 g/m3 and 32 g/m3 to 87 g/m3

respectively. SO2 and NOx values are varying between 5.4 – 10.6 and 6.9 – 13.0 g/m3

respectively. All RPM, SO2and NOx values are well within the CPCB norms.

Water quality

The water samples (6 Nos.) collected from different water sources ie. Wastewater,

Surface & ground water etc. are analyzed as per procedures outlined in IS : 2488 / IS :

3025 / AWWA / APHA.

At all locations, oil and grease, phenolic compounds, cyanides, sulphides and

insecticides are found to be absent and all heavy metal values except Iron are found to

be below the detectable limit.

In general, water quality at six locations is found to be within the prescribed limits.

Noise levels

Mean Leq noise levels at day time and night time are ranging from 47.4 to 60.4 dB(A) and

40.1 to 51.7 dB(A) respectively in the study area. While comparing with IS: 4954 -1986

norms for acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential area (55 dB(A)) in respect of

buffer zone and Industrial area (75 dB(A)) in respect of core zone.

Soil quality

The soil quality of the project area appears to be good and would support vegetation after

suitable reclamation / modification.

CONCLUSIONS

The following conclusions are drawn based on the baseline data collected at core and

buffer zone area.

i) Ambient air quality parameters viz., RPM, SO2 and NOx are well within the CPCB

norms for industrial, Commercial, Residential and other areas.

ii) The quality of mine water treated effluent is good. Further, the ground and surface

water quality is also good and is well within the norms of IS : 10500-1991 and IS :

2296 – 1982 respectively. Therefore, the mixing of mine effluent will not have

adverse effect on surface Most of the noise levels recorded are generally less than

65 dB(A) and are well within the acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential

areas in respect of buffer zone and Industrial area in respect of core zone as per

the norms of IS: 4954 - 1986.

iii) The soil quality in the project area appears to be good and would support

vegetation after suitable reclamation measures.

AIR POLLUTION IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The impact assessment has been carried out dealing with the following points:

(a) Phase-wise inventory of air pollution emission sources

(b) Impact assessment

a. Phase-wise inventory of air pollution emission sources

The pollution sources are obvious and to assess the impact, the project life is divided into

following time frames:

Operation phase

Post-operational stage

The activities associated with these time frames and having impact on the ambient air

quality along with the pollutants are enumerated in the following sections:

Operational phase

During this phase, activities necessary for mining of coal, its handling and transport are

taken up. Such activities having impact on ambient air quality are detailed below:

(i) Drilling : Dust

(ii) Blasting of coal and

overburden

: Dust and noxious gases

(iii) Handling of coal : Dust and noxious gases

(iv) Overburden handling : Dust and noxious gases

(v) Dump formation (internal) : Dust and exhaust fumes from

dumpers and dust till the

development of green cover

(vi) Movement of vehicles : Dust and noxious fumes


During this stage of the project, the activities related to the closure of mine are to be

carried out. Preparation of mine closure plan shall be carried out during the period four

to five years before the closure of the mine. Some of the activities for the closure are:

Modifications in physical and biological reclamation of backfilled area Salvaging and

shifting operation of HEMMs and other equipment Clearing of coal and other materials,

restoration of infrastructure area & colony area to the extent possible and necessary if

not useful for other projects Management of hydrology and hydrogeology.

Redeployment of workforce, etc, arrangement & implementation of post-operation

monitoring mainly keeping watch, vigil, etc.

The activities having impact on the ambient air quality are enumerated below:

(i) Movement of HEMMs for physical

reclamation of backfilled area

: Dust and obnoxious

fumes

(ii) Movement of vehicles for shifting and

salvaging operation of HEMMs and other

equipment


fumes

(iii) Movement of vehicles for clearing of coal

and other materials


gases

b. Impact assessment

The mining and its related activities create ambient air pollution. The impact of mining on

ambient air quality is highlighted in the following paragraphs:

The ambient air quality is influenced due to the presence of RPM, SPM, SO2, NOx, etc.,

which are generated due to various activities like drilling, blasting and handling related

to the project. Further, the ambient air quality is affected marginally to a varying degree

due to the mining activities of other nearby opencast and underground coalmines of the

same coalfield. The concentration of pollutants may vary depending upon the various

micro-meteorological parameters and the seasons of a year.

The baseline ambient air quality has been generated surrounding the proposed site of

Ghonsa Expansion OC and the details have been given in the previous paragrph. It is

seen that the ambient air quality parameters are well within the permissible limits which

establishes the fact that adverse impact on ambient air quality due to coal mining

activities are insignificant.

Now, with the start of the proposed expansion project, there is likelihood of addition of

pollution to the existing concentration level of different attributes of ambient air. Efforts

will be made by implementation of proper abatement measures so as to maintain the

sinking capacity of ambient air to absorb the additional load, if any, thereby maintaining

the quality of ambient air to the pre – mining level to the extent possible.

Now in order to assess the likely contribution of pollution due to proposed enhanced

mining activities, as directed Numerical Modeling (ISCST – 3) has been done and the

details have been given in Chapter – IV. It can be seen that the likely level of ambient

pollutant at the peak production capacity (0.60 MTPA) of the mine will remain well within

the permissible limits. In addition, air quality data of mine activity area of nearby OCPs

have been considered to prove the fact that an operating mine with the production

capacity much more than that of proposed project, generates pollution load, even in

dry season, well below the limit values, so the pollution load from proposed project will

be much less. The details of data in respect of Pimpalgaon OCP (1.25 MTPA), Ukni OCP

(2.20 MTPA) and Junad OCP (0.60 MTPA) for the period of quarter ending June 2010 to

June 2011 are given in Chapter - IV. It can be seen from the data that even in the worst

season, the ambient air quality parameters are within the permissible limits.

NOISE QUALITY

In order to assess the existing ambient noise level in the surrounding of proposed project

site corresponding to pre-mining scenario, baseline noise level data has been

generated & details are given in Chapter – III along with the regular ambient noise level

monitoring data of the existing mine. All the values are well within the permissible limit.

Proposed mine would be associated with following activities that may generate noise

during operation :

(a) Drilling

(b) Blasting

(c) Shovel operation

(d) Dozing

(e) Movement of dumper

(f) Operation of CHP / Workshop

The following are some of the important activities responsible for high noise level

generation, with their expected noise levels :

All mining activities i.e. drilling, blasting, shoveling, dozing and dumping are associated

with high noise level [about 100 dB(A)].

Operation of most HEMMs produce high noise level. The noise level are in range of 80 –

100 dB(A). Noise level have been found to be related to engine capacity. Crusher –

General noise level due to crusher ranges from 90 dB(A) – 105 dB(A). Some of noisy

equipment produce noise whose level is around 120 dB(A).

The average sound pressure level of some of the HEMM associated with mining operation

which are responsible for high noise level generation are as follows :

EQUIPMENT NOISE LEVEL

[dB(A)]

Dozer 98

Dumper 92

Power shovel 93

Drilling machine 96

ACCEPTABLE INDUSTRIAL NOISE LEVEL

As per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2000 the ambient air quality standards in

respect of noise in industrial, commercial, residential and silence zones area as follows:

Sl.

No.

Category of

area

Limits [dB(A)]

Day time (6.00 AM to 10.00 PM )

Night time (10.00 PM to 6.00 AM )

1. Industrial 75 70

2. Commercial 65 55

3. Residential 55 45

4. Silence zone 50 40

Assessment of the degree of noise to which a workplace noise is harmful, is done by

comparing the values measured at workplace to the permissible limit adopted by

statutory bodies like DGMS.

The Director General of Mines Safety vide their circular no. DG (Tech.)/18 of 1975 has

prescribed the permissible limit for noise level as 90 dB(A) , for the workers engaged in

mining occupation likely to be exposed to in an 8 hour shift period with unprotected ear.

Whereas, the following table shows the maximum permissible noise exposure levels, as

per American Standards, for the industrial workers.

Exposure time

(Hrs./day)

Noise level

[dB(A)]

8 90

6 92

4 95

3 97

2 100

1.5 102

1 105

0.5 108

0.25 or less 115

EXPOSURE TO PULSE OR IMPACT NOISE

SHOULD NOT EXCEED 140 dB(A)

Now to assess the likely contribution from proposed project, the ambient noise level of

operating mines of the same area has been taken into consideration. It is observed that

noise level recorded near CHP & Near Manager’s Office (mine activity area & major

source of noise in opencast mines) of Pimpalgaon OCP(1.50 MTPA), Ukni OCP(2.20

MTPA) & Junad OCP (0.60 MTPA) respectively are well within the permissible limit. The

peak capacity of proposed Ghonsa OC Expn. Is only 0.45 MTPA, which is much less than

the operating OC mines in the neighbourhood. Hence, it is anticipated that with the

control measures in place the level of ambient noise will remain well within the

permissible limits.

Air and Noise Pollution Control Measures:-

a) To reduce air pollution due to dust produced during various mining and allied

activities, adequate water spraying has been envisaged at strategic points so that

dust will not get airborne. All haul roads, service roads, coal transportation roads shall

be metalled.

b) Proper blasting techniques by designing a suitable blasting pattern after actual field

observation would be followed to minimize adverse effects of ground vibration and

noise.

c) Development of green belt around infrastructure, colony, along roads and in vacant

land would be undertaken for arresting dust and noise propagation. Moreover,

green belt has been proposed against Antargaon Khurd and Goigaon village for

arresting air, noise pollution.

d) Proper maintenance of all HEMM and other P&M will be undertaken so as to reduce

the harmful exhaust and noise.

e) Regular cleaning of transportation roads will be carried out. It is further proposed to

carry coal by covered trucks.

f) Personal protective gears will be given to workmen exposed to dusty and noisy work

environment.

It has also been proposed to carry out regular ambient air quality monitoring in order to

ascertain the exact level of various pollutants which will help in organizing the control

measures accordingly. Ambient noise level will also be monitored and adequate

measures will be taken for reducing the intensity of noise and its propagations.

Water Quality:-

Impact Assessment on Water:- Identification of the sources of water pollution

Likely sources of water pollution from this project along with the type of pollutants are as

follows:

(i) Sanitary (domestic) wastewater : Suspended solids and BOD.

(ii) Industrial wastewater from

workshop

: Suspended solids, oil & grease;

(iii) Wastewater from mine : Suspended solids of coal, clay

and oil;

(iv) Surface run-off passing through

coal stockpiles

: Suspended solids;

(v) Storm water from leasehold area

and built-up area

: Suspended solids.

Impact assessment

Mining and its related activities may create water quality problems. The impact of mining

at the project on both surface and ground water sources has been assessed and given

below:

(a) Surface water sources

Deterioration of water quality and pollution of water bodies due to discharge of mine

effluent, if not treated. Change in relief pattern due to mining may cause flooding,

siltation, choking and pollution. Mitigatory measures would involve provision of (i) garland

drains on periphery to prevent surface run-off from entering into the quarry , (ii) catch

drain around the dumps for avoiding siltation and (iii) sedimentation ponds for reducing

the pollution of surface water bodies.

Possible overflow of water from nearby rivers/nallahs must be safeguarded by stone

pitching and strengthening the embankment along the side of the water course

In order to assess the existing quality of surface as well as ground water quality

surrounding the proposed project site, water samples both from ground water as well as

surface water have been collected & analyzed. The detailed report has been discussed

in Chapter – III. It is seen from the data that water quality in both ground and surface

water samples are well within the permissible limits. It can thus be concluded that effluent

from existing mines operating in the vicinity of the proposed project has not affected the

natural water quality adversely as the existing mining operations are being carried out

with adequate control measures.

Further, to assess the likely quality mine pumped out water as well as the quality of

effluent from the proposed Workshop effluent treatment plant, the mine water discharge

quality of existing Operating opencast projects lying in the immediate vicinity of the

same area which are being monitored regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment

Rule , 2000 have been considered . The results indicate that even in untreated condition

mine pumped out water does not contain any pollution load. The details of quality

monitoring data in respect of mine pumped out water for Pimpalgaon OC, Ukni OC,

Junad OC for the period of quarter ending June 2010 to June 2011 are given in detail in

Chapter – IV.

(b) GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN THE AREA :

Groundwater recharge

Rainfall is the main recharge source for groundwater. The study area receives an

average annual rainfall of 1100 mm. Additionally, groundwater is also being recharged

from other sources such as return flow from irrigation and mine pumped out (waste)

water thrown on land/natural drains, minor irrigation reservoir and canals etc. The

replenishable groundwater recharge has been computed by rainfall-infiltration method

in the absence of long term water table fluctuation data of different formations in the

area. The rainfall infiltration factor for semiconsolidated sandstones (Gondwanas) and

Basalts / Vindhyans has been considered to be 12% and 7% respectively (GEC report-

1997) by critical review of all the ground factors responsible for rainfall -recharge to

groundwater. While computation of groundwater recharge, the hilly area with > 20%

slope amounting to about 17 sq. km. has been discarded from the study area of 314 sq.

km. The groundwater recharge computation as per GEC -1997 norms is as under :-

a) Recharge from rainfall : 23.73 MCM

i) Kamthis/Barakar (15.68 Sq.Km) - 2.07 MCM

ii) Basalts/Vindhyans (281.32Sq.Km) - 21.66 MCM

b) Recharge from other sources : 0.86 MCM

i) Irrigation return flow - 0.37 MCM

ii) Return flow from mine pumped

out (waste) water - 0..25 MCM

iii) Recharge from minor irrigation - 0.24 MCM

tank and canals

c) Gross groundwater recharge (a+b) : 24.59 MCM

Groundwater draft :

The groundwater withdrawal is generally for domestic, industry and irrigation requirement

and is quantified as under.

The land use details of the buffer zone are as follows :

a) Irrigated agriculture area - 258 ha.

b) Un-irrigated agriculture area - 19961 ha.

c) Cultivable waste land - 1640 ha.

d) Not available for cultivation - 2666 ha.

e) Forest area - 5762 ha.

f) Uninhabited - 3175 ha

----------------

Total 33462 ha.

The groundwater draft for domestic & irrigation use is computed as under :

Sl No. Purpose No./Area Water

consumption per

capita

Total qty. of

withdrawal (MCM)

1.

a) Domestic

(Human Population)

b) Domestic (Animals)

53840

Nos.

38540

Nos.

70 Lit/day

20 Lit/day

1.38

0.28

2.

Irrigation (for 120 days)

258 ha.

40000 Lit/ha/day

1.24

Total : 2.90

In addition to the above, the working Kumbarkhani UG mine in the study area is also

pumping out groundwater continuously to keep the working faces dry for effective

extraction of coal. An estimate has been made on the water pumped out from this mine

and it comes to 1.24 MCM annually.

Thus, the total groundwater withdrawal in the area amount to 4.14 MCM

Groundwater balance :

i) Gross groundwater recharge : 24.59 MCM

ii) Natural discharge to drains & other

losses (10% of item (i) ) : 2.46 MCM

iii) Net annual groundwater availability : 22.13MCM

iv) Allocation/ projection upto next

25 years for domestic & industrial use : 1.75 MCM

v) Annual groundwater draft for all uses : 4.14 MCM

vi) Groundwater balance (Item iii-iv & v) : 16.24 MCM

Groundwater stage of development :

Coal mining is the only industrial activity in the area. Besides this, groundwater utilisation is

mainly for domestic and irrigation use. The level/stage of groundwater development

computation in the present study is around 18.70% which can be categorized as "Safe"

with less than 70% value. As per CGWB report on Yeotmal district of Maharashtra, the

stage of development in Wani Tehsil Block in which Ghonsa OCM is located is 5.95 % and

classified as "Safe"category.

Water Pollution Control Measures:-

a) Domestic Effluent :

The effluent from residential houses and service buildings are proposed to be treated in a

suitable sewage treatment disposal plant.

b) Mine Discharge :

Water collected near workings will first be allowed to settle in sumps. Sufficiently large

sumpage has been proposed to eliminate the discharge of suspended solids on the

surface along with mine water. It will then be passed through a sedimentation pond.

The final discharge has been proposed to be utilized for various purposes like water

spraying, watering of plants, HEMM washing etc. It is proposed to put the water in a

closed water circuit for its recycling and reuse. The balance treated water then can be

used for supplementing the shortage of water in the nearby villages. It has, therefore,

been proposed to regularly monitor the quality of mine water discharge and if any

undesirable element is found in the sample, it will be treated properly.

c) Effluent from Workshop, etc. :

Entire effluent from workshop will be passed through a settling tank with oil & grease trap

arrangements. Clear water thus collected will be recycled on the closed water circuit

for its reuse.

19.0 Rehabilitation & Resettlement:-

Rehabilitation:-

In the approved PR in South quarry was only 129 ha. Till date 128.79 ha land has been

acquired for South quarry. There is no village falling in the proposed land of the project as

such no resettlement of house oustees is involved in this project.

COMPENSATION & REHABILITATION

Payment of compensation for land losers has been estimated as per compensation

package of R&R policy of CIL.

Till date, out of 69 land holdings, 55 have been provided with employment and 3 have

been given Moetary Compensation in lieu of Employment.

14.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING –

The environmental monitoring programme at present will be carried as per details

given below:

S

N

Items Parameters Frequency No. of

Stations

1 Ambient

Air Quality

Monitoring

SPM, RPM, SO2,

Nox, CO & Fugitive

dust

Every Fortnight as per

EPA, Rule 2000

4

2 Water

Quality

Monitoring

1) 4 Parameters

viz. p H, Total

Suspended Solids

Every Fortnight

2

(TSS), Chemical

Oxygen Demand

(COD) & Oil and

Grease.

2) 35 Parameters

Once in a Year

3 Noise

Quality

Monitoring

Noise Levels Every Fortnight 2

4 Environme

ntal

Statement

Annual

5 Ground

Water

Level

Monitoring

& Quality

Water Level &

Quality

Parameters.

Water Level –

Quarterly.

Water Quality – Yearly.

In Buffer

Zone

Villages.

6 Complian

ce Report

of EC

Conditions

All conditions both

Specific & General

1st June &

1st December

Not

Applicabl

e

15.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

As per the conditions given in the Terms of Reference issued by MOEF vide its letter-dated

08.07.2009, Public Hearing has been successfully conducted as per the provision given in

the EIA Notification, 2006 by MPCB on 09.08.2011. The details have been discussed in

Chapter – VI.

16.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

The benefits of the project can be summarized as below:-

- The physical infrastructure in the area has already been improved substantially by

following ways:-

Development of road thereby improving the communication.

Improvement in Power, Telephone (including Mobile) facility.

Improvement in Health Care facility & Educational facility.

Improvement in Market / Trade & Business.

- The social infrastructure by way of cultural mixing of people of other states with local

community glorifying “UNITY IN DIVERSITY”.

- Substantial employment in the project & indirect employment for business & trading,

contractor, transportation, vehicle contractor, nursery development.

17.0 MONITORING ORGANISATION

Close monitoring of the environment and implementation of various protective measures

discussed in the report forms an important part of EMP. In the earlier chapters the causes

of various pollutions along with the preventive and mitigating measures have been

discussed. In this chapter description of the administrative aspects of ensuring that

mitigative measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored, after approval

of the EIA is being discussed.

MONITORING ORGANISATION

To have a close watch on the environmental condition and implementation of the

various measures suggested, a multi-disciplinary approach is essential.

(a) WCL headquarter acts as an apex body which supervises the activities relating to

environment at project level through the General Manager.

(b) Chief General Manager of the area coordinates the activities of various disciplines in

the area to render all necessary assistance at the implementing level i.e. the Project.

Area Nodal Officer (Environment) monitors all aspects of environment on behalf of the

Chief General Manager. He also takes suitable steps for generation of environment data

along with its analysis and interpretations.

As far as plantation is concerned horticulturist with suitable backup staff shall be

provided in the area for undertaking the plantation jobs including raising of a nursery.

Plantation will have to be done on a large area. Therefore, it may be desired that an

outside agency may have to be employed for this purpose. The horticulturist along with

the supervisor shall only monitor and guide the agency for selection of site, treatment of

soil, selection of species etc.

(c) Sub Area Manager is responsible for mechanical reclamation of the area. He is also

responsible for biological reclamation with the assistance of CGM's office.

ORGANISATION FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

SN Measures/Actions Agency

1. Environmental Control 1 Chief General Manager, Wani North Area

2 Nodal Officer, (Environment), Wani North

Area

3 Sub Area Manager, Ghonsa Expn. OC.

4 Staff Officer (Civil), Wani North Area

5 Environmental Cell (WCL H.Q.)

2. Environmental

Monitoring

1 Chief General Manager, Wani North Area


3 Nodal Officer (Environment), Wani North

Area

4 Sub Area Manager, Ghonsa Expn. OC

5 Environment Cell of WCL Headquarters

6 Environmental Laboratory of CMPDI, RI-IV

3. Reclamation 1 Sub Area Manager, Ghonsa Expn. OC


Area

3 Environmental Supervisor

4 Horticulturist

************

ENVIRONMENT IMPACT

ASSESSMENT

&

ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

(AS PER EIA NOTIFICATION SEPT’ 06)

OF

GHONSA EXPN. OC WANI NORTH AREA, WCL.

(FOR Enhancement in production capacity from 0.45 MTPA to O.60

MTPA within the already acquired land Area of 128.79 ha)

DECEMBER - 2012

Prepared by :-


CENTRAL MINE PLANNING & DESIGN INSTITUTE LIMITED

KASTURBA NAGAR, JARIPATKA

NAGPUR - 440014

CHAPTER – I

INTRODUCTION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Ghonsa Block is located in Wani Taluqa of Yavatmal District of Maharashtra State

and is named after nearby Ghonsa village. An underground project adjacent to

proposed Ghonsa OCP in the same geological Block had been approved as

“Kumbharkhani Underground” on Dec.’98 for a capital of Rs.56.890 Crores for a target

production of 0.36 Mty. The U/G mine has produced about 0.28Mt in the year 2007-08. It

has been contemplated to work this Block by opening an opencast project of about

0.45 Mt annual capacity to meet the increasing demand of non-coking coal . A Project

Report of Ghonsa Opencast Project was prepared by CMPDI RI-IV in March 2001. In this

PR (capacity-0.45Mty) the Ghonsa OCP Block was divided in three quarries namely North

quarry, Central quarry and South quarry. The proposed quarriable area was bounded by

State high way No.233 in North, Vidharbha river in West and South and incrop of Seam-I

in East. The quarriable area is separated by underground project by the barrier of State

highway No.233 passing over the property. It was proposed to work these quarries by

departmental HEMM. This PR was not yielding the requisite IRR for approval. However, an

annexure was enclosed in this PR indicating economics of working in South quarry only,

by total hiring of HEMM. The total Hiring option for south quarry only was yielding 49.45%

IRR at 85% production capacity.

The WCL Board in its 167th Meeting, held on 9.10.2001 approved the total hiring option for

South quarry only, for an initial capital of Rs.6.99 crores and for an annual targeted

capacity of 0.30 Mty.

The environmental clearance for this project was obtained from MOEF in January 2005.

Subsequently, a RPR for Ghonsa OC expansion with a rated capacity of 0.45 MTPA with

293.65 ha has been prepared and approved by WCL Board.

Based on above referred RPR, the Form – 1 was submitted to MOEF through MOC vide

letter no. 43011/29/2009- CPAM dated 28.05.2009. It was discussed in the Expert Appraisal

Committee of MOEF on 24.06.2009 and Terms of Reference (TOR) has been issued by

MOEF vide its letter no, J- 11015/165/2009 –IA.II (M) dated 08.07.2009.

As directed by MOEF vide aforesaid TOR, Public Hearing document was prepared and

submitted to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for conduction of PH as per EIA

Notification, 2006. The Public Hearing was successfully conducted by MPCB on

09.08.2011. Based on the suggestions made in the Public Hearing, the final EIA/EMP was

prepared submitted to MOEF for obtaining Environmental Clearance as per EIA

Notification, 2006.The Environmental Clearance for Phase – I of the project within the

existing land was accorded by MOEF vide its letter no. J – 11015/165/2009-IA.II(M)

dated 29.02.2012.

Now it is envisaged that the mine within the sanctioned land area can produce beyond

the sanctioned capacity of 0.45 MTPA. Therefore, this proposal has been prepared for

obtaining Environmental Clearance u/s 7.2 of EIA Notification, 2006 for Ghonsa OC Expn.

for a peak capacity of 0.60 MTPA within the already sanctioned land area of 128.79 ha.

1.1 LOCATION

Ghonsa Block covering an area of 2.80 sq. k.m. forms part of Ghonsa / Kumbharkhani

rift basin coalfield and falls in Wani Taluq of Yavatmal Distt. of Maharashtra

State. The area is bounded by latitudes 19o57'11" and 19o58'35" N and longitudes 78 deg

49'30" and 78 deg 50’25" E, and is covered by Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 561/13

shown in Plate No.I.

1.1.1 AREA OF THE PROJECT IN SQ. KMS.

The area of the proposed mine is 2.80 km2 including the land already acquired for

Ghonsa South Quarry. The present proposal for enhancement in production capacity

has been envisaged in already acquired land of 128.79 ha.

1.2 ACCESSIBILITY AND COMMUNICATION

Ghonsa Block is an interior under-developed region of Yavatmal District. Ghonsa village

at the north-west corner of the Block is connected by S.H. NO.233 from Wani town which

in turn is connected with NH-7 to Hyderabad via Pandharkawada. The distance of

Ghonsa village from Wani town is about 20 km. The project area may be approached

from Wani-Patan main road via. Rasa- Kumbharkhani fair weather road having distance

of about 3 k.m. from Rasa Junction.

Nearest railway station to Ghonsa Block is Wani in Majri-Rajur Branch of Central Railway.

A railway line from Wani to Mukutbandh passes about 10 km away at Pitur flag station

from project area.

1.3 CLIMATE AND RAINFALL DATA

Ghonsa Block has extreme climate with maximum temperature of 48OC during summer

months and about 10OC during winter. The average rainfall is about 800-1200mm. The

bulk of rainfall takes place during wet months, i.e, July, August and September. The

maximum rainfall in a day or 24 hours is of 249.4mm, recorded in Chandrapur on

14/08/1959. The direction of the wind is mainly N-S, N-W and SE-NE.

1.4 TOPOGRAPHY WITH DRAINAGE PATTERN OF AREA

Ghonsa Block exhibits gently undulating topography sloping towards Vidharbha River

flowing in the middle of the Block (Plate-II). The elevation varies from 229.08 to 240.44m.

The main drainage of the area is controlled by Vidharbha River which flows in south-

westerly direction passing through Central and Southern property and finally meets with

Penganga River. A few small seasonal nullahs passing through the property drain into

Vidharbha River during rainy season. HFL of Virdharba river is recorded in 1990 as 237.15

m.

1.5 SOURCES OF DATA

This report has been formulated using various data from the following sources:

SN Type of Data Sources

1 Mining and economic parameters and

other miscellaneous data

CMPDIL and Wani North Area,

WCL.

2 Environmental data including

meteorological data, air quality, dust fall

rate, water quality and noise level data.

Environmental-data generation

of Wani North Area of WCL,

Maharashtra carried out by

CMPDI.

3 Socio-economic study & Land

use/cover mapping buffer zone.

Base line Socio - Economic

survey.

4 Flora and fauna Survey Report prepared by the

competent authority in this field.

5 Surface hydrology and hydrogeology CMPDIL, RI- IV, Nagpur.

6 Meteorological data Environmental-data generation

of Wani North Area of WCL,

Maharashtra carried out by

CMPDI.

7 Land use/cover mapping core zone. As per State Govt. Record, data

supplied by the concerned

WCL area office.

To Nainp

ur

To U

mer

khed To Al la pal li

To

Adil a

bad

To Pusad

To Acha lp ur

2 9,00 ,0 00 29 ,5 0,00 0 30,0 0,00 0 30 ,50,0 00

10,5 0,00 0

1 1,00 ,0 00

1 1,50 ,0 00

1 2,00 ,000

12,5 0,00 0

1 3,00 ,0 00

1 2,50 ,0 00

12 ,0 0,00 0

1 1,50 ,0 00

11,0 0,00 0

10 ,5 0,00 0

2 9,00 ,000 2 9,50,0 0030 ,00,0 00 3 0,50 ,0 00

13 ,0 0,00 0

Gondia

To G

ondia

ToAgod a

Wun

na

Andh

ari River

Gh orajh ari T ank

Ramte k Tan k

Be mbla

Wagh

ori

Ardn

Arna R.

Ardn

Nag Nadi

Can

nal

Kanha

n River

Vaida

rbha R. P en

gan ga

Kuni River

Ward

ha Rive

r

Penc

h R

iver

NAGPUR AREA

G.M.OFFICE

G.M.OFFICE

UMRER AREA

G.M.OFFICE

G.M.OFFICE

WANI NORTH AREA

MAJRI AREA

WANI AREA

G.M.OFFICE

BALLARPUR

AREA

PENCH AREAG.M.OFF ICE

G.M.OF FICE

N

PATHAKHERA AREA

Junn arde o

Umreth

Kh irs adoh

CHHINDWARA

Sin gho ri

Mun ga wa ni

SEONI

P au nar

Amarwara Bak hari

Kara boh

Ta miaRa mpur

Shah pur

Nimpa ni Bh atora

GHORADONGRI

L in ga

L awagh ogri

Bhoina

Ka niwa ra

Gop algan j

Sau nsar

Pa ndh urna

Ch ik hal i

Mul tai

Pa tta

Warud

Masod

BETUL

Gura khar

Atne r

Morsi

J ala lk hera

Katol

Kond ha li

T ale gao nTivsa

Nan dg aon

AMRAVATI

Ch and ur

Dattapu r

Pu lg aon

De oli

WARDHA

Sai lu

S ind i

Sao ner

Kh apa

Pind kap ar

Ch an il

Ra mako na

NAGPUR

Umred

Pa un i

Samu drap ur

Jam

Alipur

Wad ki

Karan ji

P and ha rkawada

Yav atmal

Ner

Darwha

Dig ras

Ja vat

Gh ugu s

Bori

Ra jur

Waro ra

Kha rsin gi

Ch imu r

Shan karp urBh is i

Tem pa

Na gbh ir

Sind ewahi

Bh an dara

T umsa r

Go regh at

Piparwah i

Kh awasa

Ramtek

Kam ptee

Mo uda

Bu ttib ori

Wa ni

Bad nera

Gud gaon

Bh awra

Narkh er

Se oni Ch apara

Amla

Ash ti

Madh eri

Bal l arshah

Arvi

Hin ga ngh at

Gadc han dur

Sasti

Rajura

CHANDRAPUR

CHANDRAPUR AREA

Kalmes hwar

G.M.OFFICE

Ma nikga rh

G.M.OFFICESala iy a

Te kad han a

Ch en kab ori

Ra nipurKa lme sura

Sh ega on

KANHAN AREA

G.M.OFFICE

Ka nh an

Wardha

R iver

LOCATION PLAN OF W.C.L. AREASSCALE :-

0 1 0Km. 20Km.

M A H A R A S H T R A

M A D H Y A P R A D E S H

A. P.

Pa rasia

Jo dmoh a

Sa rni

WCL AREAS

MADHYA PRADESH

• Pathakheda

• Pench

• Kanhan

MAHARASHTRA

• Nagpur• Umrer

• Wani• Wani North

• Majri• Chandrapur

• Ballarpur

INCLINE MINEBHANDEWADA

CHINCHALA O/C

PRPR

GR

PISGAON BLOCK

GR

GR

Index Sheets

5511L

5512L

569I

5613I

561M

554P

553P

5515L

16L

55

WAGHDHORA

CHIKALGAON O/C

PR

GR

AREA

2500m1500m500m

1000m0m 2000m 3000m

3500m

WANI BLOCK

MANDAR

BLOCK

GR

CHAPTER-II

PROJECT PROFILE

2.0 BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION

Directorate of Geology & Mining (Govt. of Maharashtra) commenced Regional

Exploration in Ghonsa-Kumbharkhani rift basin in July 1982, and drilled 84 boreholes (RB

series) in this area. D.G.M(M.S) proved about 8 km. of strike extension of coal seam in NW-

SE direction.

This Block was surveyed by CMPDI in dry season of 1990, and prepared a geological

report entitled “Geological assessment of Ghonsa Block, May 1991”, RI–IV Nagpur.

Based on this geological report, opencast department of RI-IV prepared a project report

entitled “Ghonsa Opencast Project Report “ in September,1990.

It may be noted that in Dec. 1992 MECL drilled 14 (MGN series) more boreholes for

structure proving in Ghonsa dip extension area and published a report as “Geological

report on exploration for coal Ghonsa dip extension Block” Dec. 1992.

To prove the existence of coal Seam in the rise side as well as dip side to plan

Kumbharkhani U.G project, additional 12 boreholes (MWKK series) were drilled by MECL.

MECL subsequently prepared a geological report entitled “ Geological note on

exploration for coal, Kumbharkhani Underground Block, Aug. 1998”. Drilling was

continued to establish the further continuity of coal seam in NW of Ghonsa Dip Extn. And

Kumbharkhani Blocks and GR for Ghonsa (NW) Extn. Block was submitted in

November,1999.

2.2 DIFFERENT GEOLOGICAL REPORTS PREPARED AT DIFFERENT PERIOD FOR THE BLOCKS

UNDER REFERENCE

a) Geological Assessment of ‘Ghonsa’ Block, Wardha Valley Coalfield, CMPDI,

March,1988.

b) Geological Report on Exploration for Coal ‘Ghonsa Dip Extn.’ Block, Wardha

Valley Coalfield, MECL, December,1992.

c) Geological Report on Exploration for Coal ‘Kumbharkhani UG Block, , Wardha

Valley Coalfield, MECL, August,1998.

d) Geological Report on Exploration for Coal ‘Ghonsa(NW) Extn.’ Block, , Wardha

Valley Coalfield, MECL, November,1999.

2.2.1 BLOCK BOUNDARIES / AREA OF THE BLOCK

The area of the mining Block is 1.35 km2.

2.2.2 The mining Block has opencast potentiality.

2.3 EXPLORATION STATUS

2.3.1 Number of Boreholes and Meterage drilled by the various Agencies and period of

drilling thereof, in the Block Area 24 boreholes (RB and MWKK series) were drilled in

1.35 km2 quarry area. Total meterage is 1259.35. Borehole density is 18.

2.3.2 SURVEYING

Survey in the Block was initiated from the boreholes RB-40 and RB-37 drilled by DGM

(MS) & Triangulation Station T2 . The Coordinate of these reference points carried from

boreholes RB-46 and RB-48 in the Ghonsa Block are as follows :-

Station North East

1. Borehole RB-37 10,78,206. 8556 29, 82, 814. 4607

2. Borehole RB-40 10,77,680.1808 29,83,414.3071

3. Triagulation Station T-2 10,78,214.3991 29,82,881.8980

Prior to this, the boreholes RB-46 & RB-48 falling in the Ghonsa Block were connected in

the National Grid (Conformal Conic Projection) with reference to the base line pillar of

Rajur Colliery. The difference of grid bearing of boreholes RB-46 to RB-48 is taken into

account for conversion of Co-ordinates into National Grid as shown below :-

1. Bearing of RB-46 to RB-48 in National Grid : 174 O 49 Min. 12 Sec.

2. Bearing of RB-46 to RB- 48 in Local Grid : 175 O 16 Min. 15 Sec.

3. Difference in National Grid & Local Grid : 00 O 27 Min. 03 Sec.

bearing

Subsequently all the boreholes of the MWKK series were connected to National Grid by

triangulation method. All the old boreholes falling within the Kumbharkhani (UG) Block

are transferred from the CMPDIL report “ (Geological Assessment Report - Ghonsa

updip part”) and were in accordance with the “Geological Report for Exploration for

coal, Ghonsa Dip Extension Block”. The reduced level were carried from borehole No.RB-

37, value of which 237.57 m.

2.3.3 NUMBER OF BOREHOLES ANALYSED BAND BY BAND AND SEAM OVERALL PROXIMATE

AND ULTIMATE ANALYSIS

Coal Analysis

a) Band by Band Analysis - 20

b) Overall Analysis - 18

c) Ultimate Analysis - 3

d) Total Sulphur and Sulphur distribution - 5

e) Ash Fusion Temp. Range - 2

2.4 RELIABILITY OF DATA AND DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE

1. Since borehole details of RB series boreholes except RL and FRLs are not available,

the thickness range of different formations and coal seam have been given based

on MWKK series boreholes only.

2. The main purpose for drilling MWKK series boreholes was to ascertain 15 m hard

cover line and to carry out physico-mechanical tests of strata. As such, only band

by band analysis of coal samples were carried out.

3. All the faults are considered to be normal gravity fault and assumed to have 60o

dip. These faults are considered as pre-kamthi and hence projected upto floor of

Kamthi/Lameta formatioin.

4. The subcrops of seam have been drawn at the base of Lameta/Kamthi formation

based on the available sub-surface data and hence it has its own limitations.

2.5 GEOLOGY AND STRUCTURE OF BLOCK AREA

2.5.1 GEOLOGICAL SUCCESSION / REGIONAL GEOLOGY

Regional Geological sequence, Wardha Valley Coalfield Age Formation Lithology

Recent to Sub recent Detrital

mantle

Black cotton soil, sandy soil, Kankar etc.

Eocene Deccan Trap Basalts

UNCONFORMITY

Cretaceous Lametas Cherty Limestone, Silicified sandstone

UNCONFORMITY

Upper Kamthi Red, brown, medium to coarse grained sandstone

Permian-Lower

Triassic

Variegated clay and shale bands.

UNCONFORMITY

Middle Permian Motur Medium to fine grained variegated sandstones,

Variegated clays and shales.

Age Formation Lithology

Lower Permian Barakar Predominantly grey to white, medium to coarse

Grained sandstone with minor shales,

Carbonaceous shales and coal seam

Upper Carboniferos Talchir Greenish to grey coloured sandstone, siltstones

and shales

Lower Permian

UNCONFORMITY

Precambrian Sullavai

sandstone,

Pakhai

Limestone

White to light brown quartzitic sandstones,

Conglomerates. Grey, bluish or pinkish limestones

and cherts.

UNCONFORMITY

Archaean Metamorphic Quartizites, granite, Gneisses, Schists. Etc.

Geology of the Block

The lithological formations of the Block are given in thickness wise in followingtable:-

Age Formatio

n

Lithology Thickness Range in Metres

North Quarry South

Quarry

Central

Quarry.

Min Max Min Max Min Max

Recent

to Sub

Recent

Soil/

Weather

ed

Zone

Black cotton soil,

sandy soil

Nil

(R.B.

54)

9.00

(MWKK

– 9)

Nil(R.

B.38,

39,

etc)

14.0

0(M

KK-

1)

Nil

(RB-

20,

37)

14.0

(MWK

2,3)

Cretace

ous

Lametas Fine to medium

grained dull white

celcareous

sandstone

Chocolate

coloured clay,

reddish and grey

shale, limestone,

siltstone.

Nil

(R.B-

21,22)

18.30

(R.B.-

16)

Nil

(MW

KK-

1,12)

12.2

0

(R.B.

-38)

Nil

(MWK

-2)

23.8

(RB-

20)

Unconformity

Upper

Permian

to

Lower

Triassic

Kamthi Fine to coarse

grained, pinkish,

brown ferruginous

sandstone,pink, grey

sandy shale

Nil(R.B

21,22,2

5)

17.44

(MWKK

-6)

Nil

(R.B.-

38,

39)

22.7

4

(MW

KK-

1)

Nil

(RB-

19,

20,

37)

17.0

(MWK

-2)

Unconformity

Upper

permian

to

middle

permian

Moturs Medium grained red

to pink sandstone,

veriegated shale.

Nil 18.30

(R.B.-

21)*

Nil

Nil

Nil

11.0

(MWK

-

5)

Nil

53.

75 (RB

-20)

Lower

permian

Barakars Medium to coarse

grained and gritty

grey sandstone,

grey shale, sandy

shale, elternate

sandstone and

shale carb, shale

and coal

17.66

(MWKK

-9)

80.65

(R.B.-

16)

14.38

(MW

KK-4)

67.1

0

(R.B.

-63)

Upper

carbonif

erous to

lower

permian

Talchirs Talchirs Greenish

shale

Not

encou

ntered

- Not

enco

unter

ed

-

Not

Encou

ntere

d

Not

Encou

ntere

d

* Moturs met in borehole R.B-21 which is in North Quarry.

FORMATIONS

BARAKAR FORMATION :-

It is coal bearing formation. The Barakar Formation which overlies Talchirs conformably

are not found exposed and is represented by grey to whitish feldspathic sandstone

variates, shale, carbonaceous shale and two coal seams as encountered in boreholes.

MOTUR FORMATION :

Motur formation conformably overlies the Barakars. It is characterised by brick-red,

purple, brown, chocolate brown and greyish clays with Occasional sandstone bands,

and siltstone, etc. The transition zone between Moturs and Barakar is generally marked

by grey clay and siltstones. Motur in Ghonsa Dip Extension is found intersected in 13

boreholes. Howerver in quarry area only B.H. RB-21 has encountered Moturs.

KAMTHI FORMATION:-

The Kamthi Formation is also not exposed in the area. Subsurface data show the

presence of Kamthi in this Block and is represented by reddish brown sandstone and

variegated clays.

LAMETA FORMATION :

Lameta Formation overlies the Kamthis with an unconformity. This is mostly represented

by Limestone/claystone.

SOIL

The soil in the area is mostly sandy and clayey associated with Kankar.

STRUCTURAL SETTING WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA

The Gondwana sedimentation in Wardha Valley Coalfield has taken place in NW-SE

trending rift basins separated by Vindhyans. Ghonsa Block is located in the Ghonsa-

Kumbharkhani rift basin. The area under report is covered by thick blanket of soil and

Kamthi formation. The geological structure, therefore, is mainly based on the data

obtained from the boreholes. The interpreted structure of the area under report is

presented in the form of floor contours of coal seams at 10 m. interval.

DIP AND STRIKE

In general, the beds have NW-SE strike with minor swing in the region north of borehole

MWKK-6 to MWKK-7 & R.B- 16 where it gradually becomes NNW-SSE. The beds generally

dip 1 in 9.5 due south west to SSW with minor variation. Generally dip becomes gentler

towards the subcrop region and towards northern part. In the south-eastern part and in

the west central part the dip is slightly steeper.

NO. OF FAULTS AND THEIR CHARACTERISTIC & FEATURES

Block is affected by total 5 faults of which two minor faults F4-F4 and F5-F5 occur in

proposed quarry area. Fault F4-F4 traverses in SE-NW direction in the South Eastern part

of the Block in between MWKK-11 and MGN-2 & RB-33 and MGN-5. The throw of the fault

ranges between 2 m. and 5 m. within the Block. The dip of the fault is assumed to be 60o

due south west. The other fault F5-F5 is NE-SW throwing towards NW. The throw of this

fault is 10 m. This fault is evidenced by the absence of coal seams in B.H. R.B-3 and RB-45.

Fault F4-F4 defines the southern boundary of the Block.

2.5 COAL SEAM & QUALITY

The occurrence of two coal seams designated as Seam-II & I has been proved by drilling

in Ghonsa OC Block. The depth of occurrence (floor) thickness range and parting is

given for the Block in table below.

DEPTH RANGE, THICKNESS RANGE AND PARTING IN

GHONSA BLOCK

Seam/Parting Depth Range (floor)

(m)

Thickness Range

(m)

Min. Max. Min. Max.

Seam-II 14.30 63.35 2.12 6.30

(R.B. 39) (R.B. 21) (MWKK-2) (R.B. 16)

Parting 12.30 (R.B. 22) to 17.67 (MWKK-12)

Seam-I 14.45 80.80 1.00 3.50

(R.B.-40) (R.B.-21) (R.B.-63) (R.B.-41)

Parting 6.95 m (R.B. 48) to 8.41 (R.B. 4)

Local Seam 24.05 86.35 0.20 1.10

(R.B. 42) (R.B. 44) (R.B. 54) (R.B. 46)

The opencast Block is divided as North quarry, South quarry and Central quarry. The

depth, thickness, parting range quarrywise is as follows

QUARRYWISE DEPTH, THICKNESS & PARTING RANGE

Quarry Sea

m

Depth Range(Floor) Thickness (m) Parting

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

North II 18.45

(R.B 17)

63.35

(R.B. 21)

3.57

(MWKK-6)

6.30

(R.B. 16)

12.30

(R.B. 22)

17.42

(MWKK-6)

I 30.25

MWKK-9

80.80

(R.B. 21)

1.12

(MWKK-6)

2.93

(R.B. 16)

South II 14.30 (R.B.

39)

28.32

(MWKK-1)

2.12

(MWKK-1)

5.40

(R.B. 38)

15.87

(R.B. 41)

17.67

(MWKK-12)

I 14.45

(R.B. 40)

47.75

(MWKK-1)

1.00

(R.B. 63)

3.50

(R.B. 41)

Central II 12.75

(RB- 19)

26.91

(RB-20)

2.68

(MWKK-2)

3.80

(R.B. 19)

15.00 17.77

I 16.50

(MWKK- 5)

46.70

(RB20)

1.40

(MWKK-3)

2.50

(MWKK-5)

SEAM-II

The coal seam-II has been intersected in total 18 boreholes of North, South and Central

quarries. The seam is devoid of obvious dirt band (Ash+Moisture > 75%). The details of

dirt band and effective thickness is given in Annexure-III. The seam is workable

throughout the Block.

ROOF & FLOOR STRATA

The immediate roof of the seam is mostly sandstone at places it is sandy shale. The

immediate floor of the seam is mostly shaly sandstone to sandstone intercalations.

SEAM-I

Coal seam-I has been intersected in total 24 boreholes of North , South and Central

quarries. The seam contains 1 number of obvious dirt band of 0.13 to 0.27 m in

thickness. The details of dirt bands are given in Annexure-IV. The seam thickness near

borehole MWKK-6 and R.B-63 is 1.12 m & 1.00 m respectively.

ROOF & FLOOR

The immediate roof of the seam is mostly sandstone occasionally shale to arnaceous

sandstone. The floor is predominantly sandstone/ & shaly sandstone.

PARTING BETWEEN SEAM-II & SEAM-I

The thickness of parting between Seam-II to Seam –I ranges between 12.30 m to 17.77

m. and is composed of sandstone, grey shale, alternate shale and sandstone, clay and

carb shale.

QUALITY

PROXIMATE ANALYSIS DATA - SEAM-II

The quality of boreholes falling within quarriable area is available as equilibriated

calculated or determined at laboratory at 60% R.H & 40oC basis and is given below

PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF SEAM-II

Particul

a-rs

SOUTH QUARRY NO. OF B.H

CONSIDERED

Min. Max. S-Q

Moistur

e %

4.79

(MWKK-12)

8.3 (R.B.

41)

5

Ash% 22.7

(R.B. 38)

32.84

(MWKK-12)

5

V.M% 26.2

(R.B 38)

26.2

(RB-38)

1

F.C% 26.2

(R.B. 38)

26.2

(RB-38)

1

UHV

k.Cal/k

g

3707

(MWKK-12)

4650

(R.B. 38)

5

Grade E D 5

G.CV

k.Cal/k

g

4768 5241 8

SPECIAL TESTS – SEAM-II

(1) TOTAL SULPHUR AND DISTRIBUTION OF SULPHUR.

B.H.

Name

Depth of

Seam(m)

Total S% Distribution of Sulphur

Pyritic % Sulpha

te

Organic

%

NORTH QUARRY

R.B. 21 58.85 63.35 3.14 1.58 0.87 0.69

R.B. 22 54.90 59.00 2.67 1.35 0.67 0.65

R.B. 27 29.30 35.36 3.35 1.84 0.77 0.74

SOUTH QUARRY

R.B. 38 14.30 19.70 1.87 1.35 0.29 0.23

CENTRAL QUARRY

RB-20 57.00 62.80 2.09 - - -

(2) ULTIMATE ANALYSIS

B.H.

Name

Depth of

Seam(m)

Ultimate analysis on 60% RH at 40oC basis

From To Carbon

%

Hydroge

n

Nitrogen

%

Sulphur

%

NORTH QUARRY

R.B. 22 54.90 59.00 49.21 2.93 1.05 2.67

R.B.

33

28.30 31.80 48.68 2.78 1.05 2.13

SOUTH QUARRY

R.B.

38

14.30 19.70 52.83 2.83 1.16 1.87

CENTRAL QUARRY

- - - NIL - - -

(3) ASH FUSION TEMPERATURE

The ash fusion Temperature range of coal seam have been determined by CSL, Nagpur,

the results are as follows

B.H.NO

.

Depth of Seam

(m)

Ash Fusion Temperature

Range(OC)

Remarks

From To Initial

Deform

ation

Temp

Hemisph

erical

Temp

Flow

Temp

R.B. 22 54.90 59.00 1260 1400 Over

1400

North Quarry

R.B. 33 28.30 31.80 1200 Over

1400

Over

1400

B.H in the vicinity of

quarriable area of South

Quarry

OVERALL QUALITY OF SEAM-II (UNDILUTED)

Following Table shows the range of U.H.V 3707 to 5036 k.Cal/kg. However, the

quarrywise weighted UHV is as follows :

Quarry M% Ash% UHV

(k.Cal/kg)

GCV

(k.Cal/kg)

Grade

South 7.2 25.62 4364 5089 D

PROXIMATE ANALYSIS DATA - SEAM-I

The quality of boreholes falling within quarriable area (North , South and Central) is

available as equilibriated or determined at laboratory at 60% RH & 40oC basis and is

given below :-

PROXIMATE ANALYSIS SEAM-I

Partic

ulars

SOUTH QUARRY NO.OF BH

CONSIDERED

Min. Max. S-Q

Moist

ure %

3.64

(MWKK-12)

7.7

(R.B. 41)

7

Ash% 25.13

(R.B-41)

37.1

(R.B. 40)

7

V.M% 24.8

(R.B. 38)

- 1

F.C% 34.1

(R.B. 38)

- 1

UHV

(k.Cal

/kg)

2911

(R.B-40)

4374

(R.B.-41)

7

Grad

e

F D 7

G.CV

(k.Cal

/kg)

4147 5073 7

SPECIAL TESTS

(1) TOTAL SULPHUR AND DISTRIBUTION OF SULPHUR

B.H. NO. Depth of

Seam(m)

Total S% Distirbution of Sulphur %

From To Pyritic Sulpha

te

Organic

NORTH QUARRY

R.B. 21 78.70 80.80 2.63 1.59 0.57 0.47

R.B. 22 71.30 73.30 3.17 1.86 0.80 0.51

R.B. 27 50.30 52.50 3.02 2.12 0.89 0.01

SOUTH QUARRY

R.B. 38 36.60 39.23 1.14 0.94 0.15 0.05

CENTRAL QUARRY

R.B. 37 33.10 35.20 0.70 - - -

(2) ULTIMATE ANALYSIS

B.H.

NO.

Depth of Seam

(m)

Ultimate analysis on 60% RH & 40oC basis

From To Carbon

%

Hydrog

en

Nitrogen Sulphur %

NORTH QUARRY

R.B. 22 71.30 73.30 44.89 2.41 0.88 3.17

SOUTH QUARRY

R.B. 38 36.60 39.23 44.05 2.62 1.00 1.14

CENTRAL QUARRY

- No data -

(3) ASH FUSION TEMPERATURE

Ash fusion temperature is available for only 1 borehole i.e. R.B.-22 in North Quarry.

B.H.

Name

Depth of Seam

(m)

Ash Fusion Temperature Range

From To Initial Deformation

Temp (oC)

Hemispheri

cal Temp

(oC)

Flow

Temp

(oC)

R.B. 22 71.30 73.30 1300 Over 1300 Over

1400

OVERALL QUALITY OF SEAM-I (UNDILUTED)

Following Table shows the range of UHV for Seam-I for different quarries, The overall

weidhted U.H.V. for different quarries are as follows :

Quarry M% Ash% UHV

(k.Cal/kg)

GCV

(k.Cal/kg)

Grade

South 5.89 34.13 3377 4486 E

Quarrywise quality of Seam-II & Seam-I combined

Dilution Parameters South Quarry

Undilute

d

Moisture % 6.41

Ash % 30.88

UHV(k.Cal/kg) 3754

GCV(k.Cal/kg) 4717

Grade E

Grade F

5 cm

dilution

at each

contact

point

Moisture % 6.36

Ash % 32.59

UHV(k.Cal/kg) 3525

GCV(k.Cal/kg) 4563

Grade E

2.6 HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION

2.7.1 HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL DETAILS

Ghonsa Block is the western most extension of the coal belt in Wardha Valley and it

falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Yeotmal district, Maharashtra. This Block is

situated in the Penganga basin and is mostly drained by the south easterly flowing

perennial Vidharbha river which is one of the major tributaries of Penganga river.

2.7.2 HYDROGEOLOGICAL REGIME

The proposed mine area is mostly covered by Lameta/Kamthi formations which are

concealed by black cotton soil layer of limited thickness. However, the surrounding

area (buffer zone) is occupied by Deccan Trap formation. Ground water occurs in the

area under both confined and unconfined conditions.

Unconfined acquifer, in general, extends down to a depth of about 25 m below

ground level (bgl) and is taped by dug wells for domestic and agricultural use. Depth

to water table in the area varies from 1.0 m to 7.0 m bgl in post monsoon period

while it attains deepest level ranging from 3.0 to 10.0 m bgl in pre-monsoon season.

Water table fluctuation between the two extreme seasons varies between 2 and 5 m.

Normally, water table has configuration similar to that of topography but with

reduced relief. The ground water flow direction has been inferred to be south –

easterly with hydraulic gradient of 1.8 x 10 –3 (regional average) which may represent

Ghonsa Block as well. The yield of dug wells in Kamthis is from 100 m3/day to 350

m3/day. The specific capacity varies from 90 to 165 litres per minute/metre of

drawdown.

In respect of confined/semi-confined aquifer in Kamthi/Barakars, the tubewells

constructed have registered an yield of 2 LPS to 10 LPS (regional values).

The water is generally alkaline in nature with pH value ranging from 7.5 to 8.4 and it is

also of good quality with electrical conductivity values less than 750 micromhs/cm.

Further, the proposed mine area may be in the discharge zone in view of facts like

shallow to moderate depth of water levels, low order water fluctuations etc.

2.7.3 GROUND WATER PREDICTIONS

In the absence of site specific parameters, the following acquifer parameters which

are established at Rajur and Baranj Blocks have been presumed for quantification of

anticipated ground water inflow to the quarry at the stage/time of 5 years after target

production (quarry depth approximately 50 m. mine expansion rate of 5 m/day i.e.

1.95 Mm3/year OB removal).

1. Hydraulic conductivity :

Kamthis : 5 m/day

Barakars : 1.7 m/day

2. Specific yield : 0.03

3. Storage co-efficient : 0.005

4. General water level : 5 to 6 m. bgl

5. Saturated thickness:

Kamthis : 10 m.

Barakars : 24 m.

6. Transmissivity :

Kamthis : 50 m2/day

Barakars : 41 m2/day

By utilizing the above parameters, the anticipated ground water inflow into the

quarry has been worked to be around 40 LPS at the time of 5 years after target

production (coal- 2.25 Mt & OB 11.64 Mm3).

2.7 GEOLOGICAL RESERVES

BRIEF METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR RESERVE ESTIMATION

Boundaries:

The Block boundaries considered for reserve purpose as under.

North - Subcrop of Seam-I and Block boundary as shown in the Seam Folio plan :

Seam-I

South – Fault F4-F4

West - Block boundary & Wani Patan Road.

East - Fault F5-F5

NORMS AND ASSUMPTIONS

(1) Reserves have been calculated on the basis of In-band thickness. The carb shale

bands and obvious dirt band included in seam is given in Annexures III & IV of

Seam-II & Seam-I.

(2) A deduction of 10% from the gross reserves has been made to arrive at the net-in-

situ geological reserves of coal to give allowance for likely geological uncertainties

such as unidentified faults, local wash outs, swings and rolls, etc.

(3) The area has been divided into 2 sectors, viz. East of East Bank of Vidarbha river and

West of East Bank Vidarbha river or beyond river to Block boundary.

Geological Reserves

Net geological reserves (Mt) for the Block is as follows :

Seam Area East of Vidarbha

river to Subcrop of

Seam

Area West of East Bank of

river to Block boundary

Total Mt

Seam-II 8.556 Mt 3.662 Mt 12.218 Mt

Seam-I 6.042 Mt 2.238 Mt 8.280 Mt

Total 14.598 Mt 5.900 Mt 20.498 Mt

It may be noted here that Net Geological Reserves of Ghonsa Geological report of

CMPDI May ,1991 are 13.419Mt , in addition Net Geological reserves of Sector ‘A’ of

MECL Geological report of Ghonsa Dip Extn. Block Dec,1992 and N-W part of SH No. 233

reserves have been considered to arrive about 20.498 Mt of Geological Net reserves.(i.e.

13.419 + 5.501 + 1.578 = 20.498)

Out of total 14.60 Mt net geological reserves above Vidarbha river only 7.83 Mt net

Geological reservs ( 7.05 Mt. extractable reserves ) have been considered for OC

mining. Details of Blocked reserves are given below :-

Sl.No. PARTICULAR RESERVE BLOCKED (MT)

1. Between Quarry floor and River ( because of

flood protection Embankment)

5.42

2. Due to S.H. No.233 1.25

3. Due to Kumbharkhani Village 0.10

Total 6.77

PIT FORMULATION STRATEGY

As described earlier only two workable coal seams viz; Seams-II & I have been

encountered in Ghonsa Block. The thickness of these seams in quarriable area viaries

from 2.38-6.30m. and 1.35-3.15 m respectively These seam generally contains 1-2 Nos. of

thin carb-shale bands.

However, in few boreholes, grey shale band has also been found to have developed

within this seam. The parting between these two seams varies from 13.96 m to 17.77 m.

2.9 MINEABLE RESERVES:

The net geological reserves available in the Block is 20.50 Mt out of which only 1.73 Mt is

available for quarrying within the limit of the present expansion proposal.

2.10 TARGET OUTPUT & MINE LIFE:

The proposed peak output of mine is 0.60 MTPA of ROM Coal.

2.11 METHOD OF MINING

GEO-MINING CHARACTERISTICS

DETAILS OF SEQUENCE OF COAL SEAM AND PARTING

Name of coal

seam/parting

Thickness of coal

seam/parting (m)

SEAM II 2.12 to 6.30

PARTING 12.30

SEAM I 1.00 to 3.50

MINE PARAMETERS





2. Depth (m)

(a) Initial 13

(b) Final 46



(a) Seam-I 1.00 to 3.50

(b) Seam-II 2.12 to 5.40



(a) Maximum 510

(b) Minimum 180



(Mm3)

8.54


CHOICE OF TECHNOLOGY:

The shovel dumper combination has been proposed in this mine. As the total mineable

reserves are only 1.73 Mt, application of dragline and surface miner have been ruled out.

Moreover, the application of dragline or surface miner will not be economically viable in

the prevailing geo-mining conditions. The thin seam thickness (2m to 4m) of seam-I and

seam-II calls for smaller size HEMM. Shovel-Dumper combination is very flexible and most

adopted technology in WCL. The mine at present is being worked through total out –

sourcing option and will continue to be worked with the same. The proposed

enhancement in production capacity will be achieved without addition of any any

resources interms of machine and/men. The list of equipments in place at the mine is as

given below:-

Sl.No. Name/Type of Machine with Capacity Nos.

1. Front End Loader – 2.00 Cum 3

Front End Loader – 1.75 Cum 1

2. Tipper – 12.00 Cum 9

Tipper – 10.00 Cum 5

3. Drill – 160 mm 1

Drill – 150 mm 1

4. Dozer – 165 HP 1

Dozer – 150 HP 2

5. Grader – 145 HP 1

6. Water Sprinkler – 8000 Litres 1

MINING SYSTEM & SYSTEM PARAMETERS

Slope of quarry batter has been kept as 37 degree in rise side of quarry whereas the

dipside batter angle is proposed 40 degree. Slope of the working benches would be

kept at 70 degree. Haul Road would be constructed with help of motor grader and

dozer on the floor of Quarry at the gradient of 1 in 16.

WIDTH OF WORKING & NON-WORKING BENCHES

For overburden keeping the bench height of 10 m, the width of working and non-

working benches have been kept as 30 m and 20 m respectively. For coal, bench

height would depend upon the thickness of seam, bench width for coal for working

and non-working benches would also be kept as 30 m and 20m respectively.

HEIGHT OF BENCHES

The height of benches in overburden has been kept as 10m while in coal seam, height of

bench has been kept same as thickness of coal seam i.e. 2m & 4m.

All effort has been made to maximise the backfilling while preparing the calendar

programme of the mine.

EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

It is envisaged in the PR that total excavation (Top OB, Parting and coal) would be done

by Hiring of HEMM. No departmental HEMM is proposed for mining purpose.

DRILLING & BLASTING

The degree of fragmentation in opencast mine has to be optimised so that total cost of

drilling, blasting, excavating, transport and crushing as a total system is minimised.

In order to reduce the excessive vibrations at nearby village, surface structures, river,

road, etc. and also to achieve satisfactory blasting results, an optimised control

blasting system depending upon rock formations using combination of delays and

relays will have to be evolved. It is further recommended that at the time of actual

execution, proper study on ground vibration should be made with scientific methods.

The amount of top soil is about about 6.50 Mm3 out of the total OB of 38.65 Mm3.

Controlled blasting is to be done near Kumbharkhani Village to avoid fly rock and

ground vibration as distance between village and South Quarry is approx. 100 m. For

storage of explosive 3 magazines having 3 t capacities each have been proposed in the

PR.

2.12 COAL QUALITY

INTRODUCTION

The Occurrence of two coal seams designated as Seam-II & I have been proved by

drilling in Ghonsa OC Block. The depth, thickness range and parting for the Block is given

in table below.

Seam/Parting Depth Range (floor) (m) Thickness Range (m)

Min. Max. Min. Max.

Seam-II 14.30 (R.B. 39) 63.35 (R.B.

21)

2.12 (MWKK-2) 6.30 (R.B. 16)

Parting 12.30 (R.B. 22 to 17.67 (MWKK-12)

Seam-I 14.45 (R.B.-

40)

80.80 (R.B.-

21)

1.00 (R.B.-63) 3.50 (R.B.-41)

Parting 6.95 m (R.B. 48) to 8.41 (R.B. 4)

Local Seam 24.05 (R.B. 42) 86.35 (R.B.

44)

0.20 (R.B. 54) 1.10 (R.B. 46)

Local seam has not been considered in this project report as it is very thin & impersistent.

QUALITY ANALYSIS

The Quality of seams with & without contamination is given below :-

Dilution Parameters South Quarry

Undiluted Moisture % 6.41

Ash % 30.88

UHV(kcal/kg) 3754

GCV(kcal/kg) 4717

Grade E

5 cm dilution at each

contact point

Moisture % 6.36

Ash % 32.59

UHV(kcal/kg) 3525

GCV(kcal/kg) 4563

Grade E

2.13 WORKSHOP, STORES & MAGAZINE

BRIEF TEXT

All HEMM deployed in this mine will be hired and their maintenance will be contractor’s

responsibilities. Hence, there is no provision of any unit excavation workshop in the report.

E & M workshop facilities have been provided to carry out the maintenance and repair

of the CHP equipment, pumps, electrical etc. of the mine. This E & M workshop will be

supported by Regional/Central workshop for major repairs and parts manufacture,

because it is essentially a pithead maintenance workshop.

UNIT STORES: -

One small and independent unit stores has been provided at convenient location to

cater the routine needs of consumables, spares, POLs etc. This will depend on

Regional/Central stores for major spares. Unit store lay out drawing is not given in this

project.

2.14 SAFETY & CONSERVATION

DEGREE OF GASSINESS

Proposed degree of gassiness of seams are Degree-I.

INUNDATION

Vidharbha river is flowing in the dip side of the project and quarry area is under HFL

hence there is possibility of danger of innundation from surface water. However,

necessary embankment 6 m above HFL (237.15 m) of the river has been proposed and its

alignment is shown in Quarry & Surface Layout Plan.

DUST SUPPRESSION

For suppression of dust hiring charges for water sprinkling has been included in the

RPR. Suppression of mine dust may be done by using package bond & dust bond,

for methodology of application DGMS Circular No.8 of 1997 may be referred.

FIRE AND SPONTANEOUS HEATING

(1) Wild or herbaccous plants shall be removed from the mine.

(2) No person shall deposit heated material or ashes on any opencast working. Also no

person shall light a fire or permit a fire to be lighted in any OC working except by the

permission in writing of the Manager and only for a special purpose specified therein.

(3) No coal shall be left exposed more than its incubation period to avoid fire in

seam due to spontaneous heating.

SLOPE STABILITY

It is suggested that following action may be taken to deal with slope stability problem.

i) Vulnerable area may be identified and marked on quarry plan.

ii) Observation of actual alignment of fault plans, its throw, joints, etc. may be recorded

during the process of exploitation.

iii) Water drainage system may be properly implemented.

iv) Regular monitoring of tension cracks, horizontal and vertical movement of strata in

critical area may be done.

HAUL ROAD MAINTENANCE

Haul road would be prepared & maintained by hiring agency as per the existing

guidelines.

BLASTING

Special precautions have to be taken while performing blasting operations near

Kumbhar khani village, State highway No. 233 and Rasa Kumbhar khani road.

CONSERVATION OF COAL

Optimum exploitation of coal has to be done by controlled blasting method near

Kumbharkhani village without shifting the village. Quarry limits are finalised in such a

way to exploit maximum possible coal without rehabilitation of adopting adequate

safety distance from said villages. Although for calculation of mineable coal reserves

10% mining losses has been taken into account, but in practice all efforts would be

made to minimise the losses. Separate excavator is provided for mining coal. OB

benches would be kept sufficiently advanced to avoid mixing of coal & OB. Maximum

backfilling is proposed in mine.

Surface dumps are planned upto a maximum height of 45 m considering availability of

non coal bearing area and lithology of OB material. The height of dump may be

increased after scientific study to reduce requirement of land for OB dumping.

ADDITIONAL PERMISSION / RELAXATIONS REQUIRED FROM DGMS

SAFETY ASPECTS FOR OUTSOURCING/HIRING OF HEMM (TOTAL HIRING & PARTIAL

HIRING OPTION)

Special precaution should be taken while employing contractual labours in the mine.

Before employing those in the mine proper vocational training should be imparted and

recommendations of VIII Safety Conference should be strictly followed. Terms and

conditions shall be fixed by management for deployment of contractual labours as well

as machineries. Some of the major aspects are as follows:

A) For persons :

i) Records in Form-B & Form-E shall be maintained.

ii) Records of VTC driving licence of operators shall be kept by Operators and readily

available for inspection by management

iii) Salaries shall be distributed in front of management representative

iv) No person shall be employed unless person holds VTC certificate and Management

is informed.

v) Adequate supervision shall be maintained by competent person.

B) For Machineries :

i) All the machineries to be deployed in mines should be passed by the

management.

ii) RTO certificate photo copies of all vehicles shall be submitted to management.

iii) Daily welding, monitoring, inspection shall be done by contractor's mechanic as

directed by management.

iv) Machine manufacturers should be asked to give risk analysis.

C) General :

i) No person/vehicle shall be deployed at any place other than authorised place.

ii) All employees of contractors should obey lawful instruction of mine management.

iii) Risk Management Plan by contractor of tipper/pay loader

iv) Trained Manpower

v) Restricted traffic & traffic control planning.

2.15 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT

AIR QUALITY

Dust is likely to be generated due to coal transportation, wind erosion of OB dumps, and

coal handling.

WATER QUALITY

Mine pumped out water, after sedimentation, will be utilized within mine premises and

balance will be used for supplementing any shortage of water in the affected villages.

Moreover, analysis of water pumped out from existing mines around the proposed

project shows that even untreated water meets the acceptable limits, as such quality of

water pumped out from the proposed project not likely to have any significant pollution

load even in untreated condition.

GROUND WATER RESOURCE

Due to proposed project, it is anticipated that the effect on ground water regime will be

pronounced upto around 500 m from mine edge and effect will be pronounced in the

down-dip side and milder in the up-dip side. But this effect will be temporary in nature

and once the project is over, after 2 – 3 rains, the regime will regain its almost original

status.

NOISE IMPACT

Existing noise level at the mine site (wrt pre-mining level) is likely to increase but will be

duly controlled ( to keep well within acceptable limit ) by developing green belt around

CHP, workshop, and along roads, around colony, etc.

FLORA AND FAUNA

No changes in the diversity of species or number of any species of animal are

anticipated.

LAND USE

Regarding land use during mining, in addition to excavation of quarry for coal,

overburden dump will be created along with development of other mine related

infrastructures. Overburden dump is proposed to be technically and biologically

reclaimed along with Quarry (backfilled portion) and sufficient greenery will be

developed. As such no significant change in present land use pattern is anticipated.

CLOSURE ACTION PLAN

In case of Ghonsa OC, the mine is being planned upto a specific depth in order to

achieve economic viability.

Closure planning is a whole-of-life exercise that begins at the start of a mine and

continues till post closure. The dynamic nature of closure planning requires regular and

critical review to reflect changing circumstances as a result of any operational change,

new regulation, and new technology and remain flexible enough to cope with

unexpected events.

Following steps have to be undertaken in relation to Mine Closure Planning:

(a) Prior to the surface demolition/restoration a surface audit should be undertaken on

all surface structures, spoil heaps, lagoons, etc. to assess whether there are any

hazardous materials that could cause problems viz; explosives, chemicals, etc. A

list of surface assets should be prepared and made available to potential

purchasers, prospective purchasers could be invited and asked to submit sealed

bids. This would ensure that the sale of assets give better financial gain.

(b) In order to identify potential impact necessary hydrogeological studies into post-

mining groundwater recharge has to be done. The void of the mine can be

proposed as a water resource to be utilised for aquaculture. The option of further

deepening even after exhausting reserves upto proposed PR limits has been kept

open in this project report.

(c) As a detailed component of the Closure Plan, a Decommissioning Plan is to be

developed towards the final stages preferably 5 years prior to tentative closure of

mine. Once established it may be updated annually.

FINANCIAL ASPECT

The proposed Ghonsa OC mine has been planned upto 46 depth and it is most likely that

this will be extended further in future. Although no statutory guidelines exist on financial

provisioning for mine closure activities as yet, financial provision of Rs.6.00 lakhs/ha has

been provided throughout the mine life in order to undertake mine closure activities (for

plantation in slope of dumps & quarry, for protection of mine boundary and

continuation of monitoring programme and control of contaminated effluents). Closure

cost may be reviewed under the changing circumstances and new legislative

requirements.

2.16 SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS

128.79 ha of land has already been acquired. All the land losers have been suitably

compensated as per CIL’s R&R Policy. Till date, out of 69 land holdings, 55 have been

provided with employment and 3 have been given Monetary Compensation in lieu of

Employment.

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Ambient Air Quality will be controlled by black topping of roads, water spraying on

roads, biological reclamation of OB dumps, green belt around CHP, OB dump, and

along coal transportation roads on both sides etc.

WATER QUALITY

Mine pumped out water, after sedimentation, will be utilized within mine premises and

balance will be used for supplementing any shortage of water in the affected villages.

Moreover, analysis of water pumped out from existing mines around the proposed

project shows that even untreated water meets the acceptable limits, as such quality of

water pumped out from the proposed project is not likely to have any significant

pollution load even in untreated condition.

Effluent from workshop will be treated in ETP & thereafter recycled. Similarly, water from

CHP, after sedimentation will be recycled. For domestic effluent, adequate sewage

disposal arrangement has been proposed.

NOISE MANAGEMENT

The workers exposed to high noise level will be provided with earplugs. Provision of

enclosed booths at the worksite to protect worker from noisy environment will be made.

FLORA AND FAUNA MANAGEMENT

Adequate plantation has been proposed with native species to maintain the diversity

and also to attract the fauna.

LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Regarding land use during mining, in addition to excavation of quarry for coal,

overburden dump will be created along with development of other mine related

infrastructures. Overburden dump is proposed to be technically and biologically

reclaimed along with Quarry ( backfilled portion ) and sufficient greenery will be

developed.

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM


various measures suggested, a multi- disciplinary approach is essential. At present WCL

headquarter acts as apex body which supervises the activities relating to environment at

project level through the General Manager. General Manager of the area coordinates

the activities of various disciplines in the area to render all necessary assistance at the

implementing level i.e. the project . Area Nodal Officer (Environment) monitors all

aspects of environment on behalf of the General Manager. He also takes suitable steps

for generation of environment data alongwith its analysis and interpretations.

As far as plantation is concerned horticulturist with suitable backup staff is provided in the

area for undertaking the plantation jobs including raising of a nursery.

Sub-Area Manager is responsible for mechanical reclamation of the area. He is also

responsible for biological reclamation with the assistance of GM’s office.

CHAPTER-III

DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.0 Introduction

As explained in previous chapter, Ghonsa OC has just started operation and is being

proposed for expansion in production capacity as well as enhancement of lease area. In

order to assess the existing environmental scenario w.r.t. proposed expansion project and

as directed in the Terms of Reference issued by MOEF, the base line environmental data

has been generated covering the core & the buffer zone of the proposed project during

winter season of 2009-10. These data has been generated during 1st December 2009 to

28th February, 2010 in respect of socio – economic profile, ambient air, ground & surface

water quality, ambient noise level, flora & fauna and the same have been described in

detail in subsequent paragraphs.

3.1 SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE:

Introduction:

For the purpose of understanding the socio-economic profile, studies have been

undertaken with respect of population, literacy, income classification, occupational

structure, land use and other civic amenities like transport facilities, health care etc.

These studies have been undertaken both in

(i) Core Zone, and

(ii) Buffer Zone.

Core Zone:

The core zone consists of the leasehold area where mining & allied activities take place.

There is no village in the core zone. Buffer zone is the area covered by a circle of 10 km

radius around the core zone. It has 33 numbers of villages.

APPROACH METHODOLOGY

The study of socio-economic environment is a part of Environment Impact Assessment

(EIA). A family’s socioeconomic status is based on family income, parental education

level, parental education level, parental occupation and social status in the community.

The study includes demographic structure of the area (Core zone and Buffer zone 15

Kms. radius from mine lease area), housing, education, health and medical services,

occupation, water supply, sanitation, communication, transportation, prevailing disease

pattern as well as features of aesthetic significance such as temples, historical

monuments scenic beauty etc., as per 2001 census. This would help in visualizing and

predicting the likely impact depending upon the nature and magnitude of the project.

In order to validate the census report, house hold survey was made to collect the data of

250 house holds falling within core and buffer zone by floating questionnaire to residence

and local people of different villages (respondents selected on basis of socio-economic

condition), village head (Sarapanch / Police patil).

The occupational health status data is collected across the spectrum of male and

female population, for the different age groups. The data has been also collected from

the mine Hospital / local Doctor.

The basic amenities as per the census and the information from the residents of the

surveyed villages are described in the following sub-sections.

SOCIO- ECONOMICS DATA

The data collected for baseline study as per district census includes:

a) Number and names of Villages falling within the study area,

b) Social Profile, c) Economic, d) Infrastructure Facilities and

e) Occupational Health

The above information would help in predicting and evaluating likely impacts of the

socio-economic environment due to proposed mining activities.

Description of study area

The study area comprises of the following Districts and Tahesils of Maharashtra state:

District Tahsil

Code No. Name Code No. Name

14 Yavatmal

0014 Maregaon

0015 Zari-Jamini

0016 Wani

NUMBER & NAMES OF VILLAGES FALLING WITHIN THE STUDY AREA

There are no villages within the distance of 500m from the mine lease area and in the

core zone of the project.

There are 33 villages within the study area (Buffer zone).

SOCIAL PROFILE

Total population:

The data on total population with breakup including, male – female & SC - ST is given in

subsequent paragraphs and tables. There are 33 villages in the study with 6569

households. Total population of the area is 29,085, with 51.04 % male and 48.96% female

population. The percentage of scheduled caste population is 6.16, with 51.48 % male

and 48.52% female population. The scheduled tribe is 32.25, with 50.72 % male and

49.28% female population.

The religions which occurs in Yavatmal district are Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains and

Muslims. Christians are more numerous in urban area.

The largest three scheduled castes present in the district are Mahar, Mang and Bhambi.

Ther other casts present are Kunbi, Mali, Banjara, Andh, Gond, Pardhans and Kolam.

Major languages which are spoken in Yavatmal district are Banjari, Gondi, Gujrathi, Hindi,

Kolami, Marathi, Sindhi, and Telugu. Marthi is the principal language and is the mother

tounge of the population.

The population of Gondi and Kolami speakers are higher and rural areas while the the

proportions of Gujrathi. Hindi.Sindi and Urdu speakers are higher in urban areas. Telugu

spearkers are fairly distributes over rural and urban areas.

Literacy level:

The literacy level of both male and female is given in table 2.2. The literacy rate is 60.92%.

Out of this35.54% is male and 25.38% is female. The illiteracy rate is 39.08%. with 39.67%

male and 60.33% female population.

Average House holds size:

The average house hold size is given in table in subsequent pages. It varies from 4.0 to 7.0

persons per family.

ECONOMIC

Occupational structure:

The percentage of total workers is 56.90 with male workers 52.95% and female workers

47.05%.

The percentage of non-workers is 43.10 with male workers 48.52% and female workers

51.48%.

i) Main workers are 80.43%, with male workers 57.30% and female workers 42.70%.

ii) Marginal workers are 19.57%, with male workers 35.04% and female workers 64.96%.

Land use Pattern:

The crops grown in the area are following types. These are of single types crops.

Kharif crops:

Jowar, cotton, groundnut and rice are the important kharif crops.

Rabi crops:

Wheat and gram are the important crops grown in the rabbi season. Sesame and linseed

(jawas) are also grown besides these.

Irrigated crops:-

Sugarcane, bananas, oranges, grapes, and betel-leaves are some important irrigated

crops.

The land use pattern of the study area (10 km radius) is given as below:

i) Forest land is 15.56%,

ii) Irrigated land is 2.58%,

iii) Un-irrigated land is 70.03%,

iv) Waste land is 4.78% and

v) Uncultivated land is 7.05%.

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

The houses are made of Bricks or earthen walls with cement or earthen flooring. The roofs

are tiled, sheets and of terrace roof. The grouping of the houses as per the wall material

shows the level of prosperity in the village.

Most of the houses are without toilet facilities of their own and they use the open land in

the village for the purpose. There are no public toilets.

The migration from the villages during the past is not much. The migration is to the nearest

town is for employment / study purpose or for labour work due to the lack of

employment in the village.

Drinking water (Tap/Well/Hand pumps) is available within the village or within the range

of 5Km distance. The quality of water is reasonably well. The difficulty arises in summer

season.

The villages are connected with Electric lines but power is intermittently supplied as in all

rural areas of the state.

The fuel for cooking purpose is L.P.G, kerosene/ coal or firewood.

Most of the villages are connected with tar / mud roads with state transport facilities.

Motor cycles, Cycles are used for traveling purposes. Bullock carts / Tractors are used for

carrying materials.

The house-to-house sample survey registers the data generally in tune with the census

figures. It also further updates the data particularly in respect of literacy, persons on jobs,

Toilet facilities, housing standards, medical facilities, item of source of cooking energy,

vehicles in villages etc.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY

An occupational health risk is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The

occupational risk factors account for a number of morbid conditions, including back

pain, hearing loss, chronic obstructive lung disease, asthma, injuries, cancer, leukemia

etc.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS:

It is observed during the survey that, the habitation is away from the mining site. Therefore

there will be a minimum effect of mining activities on the locals.

Coal dust has been a serious hazard in mining, causing coal workers’ pneumoconiosis or

‘black lung’ and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The risk can be largely

controlled by dust suppression and respiratory protection.

The risk of tropical diseases such as malaria and dengue fever is substantial during the

rainy season. Eradication of mosquitoes and improved sanitation will controlled these

hazards effectively.

It is observed during the survey that malaria, dysentery / diarrhea and skin disorders are

common among all the sex / ages.

OCCURANCE OF HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

Wani is tahsil headquarter situated on the bank of Nirguda river. The famous temple of

Shir Ranganarh swami is in this town. Thousands of pilgrims visit the temple from Falguna

vadi to Chitra Sud 15. Wani is an important center of trade in cattle and bullocks. There

are coal mines near Wani. The place is well connected with important places in the

district by state roadways and also by Rail.

The project is having a Hospital at Township with Bed facilities. There is no Medical facility

available in the villages on regular basis except for intermittent visiting Doctors (Once a

week or so).

PUBLIC AWARENESS AND OPINION ABOUT THE PROJECT

Most of the respondents are aware about the project. 75% respondents have favorable

opinion, 20% have unfavorable opinion and 5% have not given any opinion.

The respondents were asked to opine about the project. They expected job

opportunities, improvement in educational, transport, medical and Increase in housing

facilities.

Unfavorable opinion can be attributed to increase in environmental pollution, crimes

and increase in the cost of commodities.

3.2 BASE LINE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:

A preliminary air quality assessment plan has been completed with two objectives:

i) To evaluate the general air quality conditions in the study area during existing condition

and to provide basis for study of long-term trend of pollutant concentration when the

project will operate.

ii) To provide data for the subsequent development of air pollution prevention and

control programs during the life of the project.

Existing air quality assessment scheme has been split into following four phases:

- Inventory of emission sources;

- Micro meteorological data;

- Collection of air quality data;

- Analysis and interpretation of data.

Inventory of Emission Sources

a) Mining Activities

i) Handling of Coal;

ii) Coal Stock;

iii) Coal Transportation Roads;

b) Non-mining activities

i) Road Traffic;

ii) Other industries

iii) Urban activities.

3.2.1 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

Preamble

The scope of the study and the present report covers the detailed characterisation of the

existing environmental status in the study area for major environmental components viz.

micrometeorology, ambient air quality, water/waste water quality, noise level and soil

quality.

Micrometeorology

As a part of this study, micrometeorology and microclimatic parameters were recorded by

installing a meteorological station at core-zone. Data of wind velocity, wind direction,

ambient temperature, relative humidity and cloud cover were recorded at hourly intervals

in a day throughout the study period. Further rainfall also has been recorded and reported.

Wind velocity and wind direction were recorded using cup anemometer and wind vane

respectively. Ambient temperature was noted by wet and dry bulb thermometer.

Relative humidity was measured from hygrometer and a self-recording rain gauge was

used for rainfall data collection. Cloud cover data has been collected by visual

inspection.

Ambient air quality

To assess the ambient air quality status, monitoring stations were identified on the basis of

meteorology in the upwind and downwind direction as well as to represent the cross

sectional scenario of the project site. Based on the production activities, the parameters

chosen for assessment of air quality are Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Respirable

Particulate Matter (RPM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx).

Calibrated Respirable Dust sampler (with an average flow of 1.2 - 1.4 m3/min.) was used for

monitoring of SPM & RPM and a tapping provided in the hopper of the same sampler was

utilised for sampling of SO2 and NOx with proper flow controller (1 LPM).

A field laboratory for the purpose of calibration of equipment and standardisation of

analytical procedures was also established. SPM & RPM were monitored on 24- hourly basis

and gaseous pollutants on 8 hourly basis for 2 days in a week for 12 weeks as per the

guidelines of CPCB / MOEF. Collected samples are analysed on the day of sample

collection with the following procedure.

SPM & RPM

Ambient air laden with suspended particulates enters the Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS)

through the inlet pipe of sampler by means of high flow rate blower (1.2 to 1.4 m3/min). As

the air passes through the cyclone, coarse, non-respirable dust (size > 10 microns) is

separated from the air stream by centrifugal forces acting on the solid particles. These

separated particles fall through the cyclone’s conical hopper and collect in the sampling

bottle placed at bottom. The fine dust forming the respirable fraction (size <10 microns) of

the Total Suspended Particulates passes through the cyclone and is carried by the air

stream to the Glass Microfibre Filter Paper. The Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM) is

retained by the filter and the carrier air exhausted from the system through the blower. The

mass concentration (µg/m3) of Suspended Particulate Matter (non-respirable dust and

respirable dust) and Respirable Particulate Matter in the ambient air is computed by

measuring the mass of collected particulates and the volume of air sampled.

NO2 (Jacob & Hocheiser modified method)

Ambient air is bubbled at the rate of 0.5-1.0 l/min in an Impinger containing a solution of

Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Arsenate. The resultant Nitrite Ion is reacted with

Phosphoric acid, Sulphanilamide and N-ethylene di-amine di-hydro chloride to form a

coloured complex. The absorbance is measured in a Spectrophotometer at a wavelength

of 540 nm. The concentration of NO2 is then calculated by using standard graph.

SO2 (Modified West & Gaeke Spectrophotometer method)

Ambient air is bubbled at the rate of 0.5 -1.0 l/min in an Impinger containing a scrubbing

solution of Sodium-Tetra Chloro Mercurate. The resultant compex is reacted with P-

Rosaniline and Formaldehyde to form coloured Para-Rosaniline methyl sulphuric acid.

The absorbance of the solution is measured in a Spectrophotometer at a wavelength of

560nm. The SO2 is then calculated from standard graph.

Water quality

Water samples were collected and analyzed as per procedures outlined in IS-2488/ IS-

3025 / AWWA / APHA. Sterilized bottles were used for collection of water sample for

bacteriological analysis, stored in icebox and transported to the laboratory for the

analysis. Parameters like pH, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, Residual Chlorine,

Conductivity, Free Ammonia, Total Hardness, Calcium Hardness and Magnesium

Hardness were analyzed in the field while collecting the samples. MPN index of Coliforms

are determined in the laboratory as per standard methods.

Noise levels

Ambient noise level measurements in four co-ordinal directions were carried out using

CYGNET with windscreen during daytime as well as nighttime.

Noise measurements were made at 1.5 m above ground and about 3m away from walls,

buildings or other sound reflecting sources. The readings were taken at an interval of one

minute for 30 minutes and mean Leq. values has been reported. Ambient noise levels are

compared with Air quality standards in respect of noise for residential area.

Soil quality

To assess the baseline soil quality, soil samples were collected from identified locations in

core & buffer zones using augers at depths 30, 60 and 100 cms. The samples were analyzed

for chemical parameters like pH, EC, N, P, K and engineering parameters like textural class,

bulk density, liquid limit, field capacity, wilting coefficient and available water storage

capacity.

3.2.2 MICROMETEOROLOGICAL STATUS

Rationale behind sampling

Meteorological parameters are important factors in the study of air pollution. The

transport and diffusion of the pollutants in the atmosphere are governed by

meteorological factors. Factors like wind velocity, wind direction and atmospheric-

stability are known as primary / basic meteorological parameters since the dispersion

and diffusion of pollutants depend mainly on these factors. Factors like ambient

temperature, humidity, rainfall, atmospheric pressure, etc., are known as secondary

meteorological parameters as these factors control the dispersion of the pollutants

indirectly by affecting the primary factors. Thus, to assess the air pollution impact it

becomes essential to collect the above-mentioned meteorological parameters in the

project area.

Micrometeorological and microclimatic parameters were recorded by installing a

meteorology station in core-zone as it represents the prevailing micrometeorological

aspects of the study area. During the study period, hourly reading of wind velocity, wind

direction, temperature, humidity, cloud cover etc., were recorded and reported. Further

daily rainfall has been recorded and reported.

Data presentation & analysis

The micrometeorological data thus collected has been processed and analyzed as per

standard procedures.

Data Presentation

The seasonal wind distribution is given in the Table below along with the abstract of

micrometeorology data.

Data Analysis

Meteorological data collected during the study reveal the following status:

Meteorology status

Meteorology station : Corezone

Climatic conditions Winter season

(01st Dec.09 – 28th Feb.10)

Predominant wind direction (from) NE / ENE

Calm condition (%) 25.83

Predominant prevailing wind range

(Kmph) 5 -11

Wind speed (m/sec)

i) Minimum 0.4

ii) Maximum 14.5

Temperature (°C)

i) Minimum 11.0

ii) Maximum 25.5

Relative humidity (%) (Mean) 63.5

Total rainfall (cm) -

Seasonal wind distribution data.

Season : Winter 2009-10

Location : Corezone

Wind

Direction

Wind Velocity, Kmph (% Duration)

< 1.0 1 – 5 5 – 11 11 – 19

N

25.83

1.67 1.20 -

NNE 4.21 1.99 0.56

NE 13.29 4.82 0.14

ENE 11.30 4.58 0.09

E 2.92 1.53 0.05

ESE 3.43 1.62 0.05

SE 3.19 1.67 -

SSE 2.22 0.37 -

S 0.51 0.28 -

SSW 0.88 0.42 -

SW 0.88 0.37 -

WSW 1.02 0.19 -

W 0.42 0.00 -

WNW 1.06 0.32 -

NW 3.75 1.67 -

NNW 0.88 0.56 0.09

Season 25.83 51.62 21.58 0.97

3.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STATUS

Preamble

The principle objective of the ambient air quality monitoring is to assess the existing levels of

air pollutants as well as the regional background concentration in and around the project

area. Air pollution forms an important and critical factor to study the environmental issues in

the mining areas. Air quality has to be frequently monitored to know the extent of pollution

due to mining and allied activities. The ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at six

stations.

The monitoring stations were identified on the basis of meteorology in the upwind and

downwind direction as well as to represent the cross sectional scenario of the project site.

The monitoring network was designed based on the available meteorological and

climatologically norms of predominant wind direction and wind speed of the study region.

The parameters selected for analyzing the air quality status are Suspended Particulate

Matter (SPM), Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen

oxides (NOx). As per the existing norms, air quality monitoring was carried out on 24 hourly

basis for SPM & RPM and 8 hourly basis for SO2 and NOx samples for two days in a week for

twelve weeks in the season.

Details of Ambient air quality-monitoring stations

(Location & Bearing)

SI.

No. Location Name Location Code

Direction

(from Site)

Distance

(Km)

1. Core-zone A1 - -

2. Ghonsa village A2 NW 0.8

3. Phulora A3 NE 1.6

4. Salgaon A4 SE 1.9

5. Kalampad village A5 SW 2.4

6. Dahegaon village A6 WNW 1.6


(i) Core zone (A1): The location is selected to assess the air quality due to active mining

and to know the increase in pollution levels due to mining operation through post project

monitoring.

(ii) Ghonsa village (A2): This location is situated at 0.8 km distance from the proposed

project site towards NW direction. The location is selected to assess pollution level in the

nearby mining area.

(iii) Phulora village (A3): This location is situated about 1.6 km distance from site towards NE

direction and it was selected for air quality monitoring to assess baseline status in the

upwind direction of the study area.

(iv) Salgaon village (A4): This location is situated about 1.9 km distance from site towards SE

direction and it was selected for air quality monitoring to assess baseline status in the

nearby mining area.

(v) Kalampad village (A5): This location is situated at 2.4 km distance from the mine

towards SW direction. The data will help to know the extent of pollution, if any, due to

mining operations in nearby area and to assess baseline status in the downwind direction.

(vi) Dahegaon village (A6): This location is situated at 1.6 km distance from the mine

towards WNW direction. The data will help to know the extent of pollution, if any, due to

mining operations in nearby area and to assess baseline status in the downwind direction.

Data Presentation

The ambient air quality data are given in the paragraphs & tables below: -

Data Analysis

Core zone

SPM and RPM values are ranging from 165 - 246 g/m3 and 68 g/m3 to 125 g/m3

respectively. SO2 and NOx values are varying between 7.2 to 11.6 g/m3 and 8.9 to 15.2

g/m3 respectively. All the values are found to be well within the Standards for Coalmines

stipulated by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF).

Buffer zone

SPM and RPM values are ranging from 108 g/m3 to 179 g/m3 and 32 g/m3 to 87 g/m3

respectively. SO2 and NOx values are varying between 5.4 – 10.6 and 6.9 – 13.0 g/m3

respectively. All RPM, SO2and NOx values are well within the CPCB norms.

AIR QUALITY DATA OF SPM, RPM & CO

Project : Ghonsa OCP

Season

: Winter`2009-10

Location : Corezone

Unit: µg/m

3

WEEK DATE SPM

(24 Hrly) RPM

(24 Hrly)

06 - 14 Hrs 14 - 22 Hrs 22 - 06 Hrs

SO2 NOx SO2 NOx SO2 NOx

I 03/04.12.2009 204 103 8.0 10.3 9.2 11.7 7.6 9.8

04/05.12.2009 196 98 7.7 9.8 8.8 11.2 7.2 9.5

II 09/10.12.2009 218 109 8.3 10.6 9.6 12.3 7.9 10.2

10/11.12.2009 233 117 8.6 10.8 9.8 12.5 8.0 10.3

III 14/15.12.2009 228 115 8.4 10.5 9.5 12.2 7.8 10.0

15/16.12.2009 214 108 8.1 10.2 9.3 11.8 7.5 9.7

IV 24/25.12.2009 246 125 9.0 11.5 10.2 13.6 8.4 10.8

25/26.12.2009 220 112 8.8 11.2 10.0 13.1 8.2 10.5

V 31/01.01.2010 182 82 9.9 10.6 9.8 13.1 9.2 10.8

01/02.01.2010 165 76 10.8 9.6 11.2 13.1 9.4 11.3

VI 05/06.01.2010 178 80 11.3 9.9 11.6 12.8 10.3 11.9

06/07.01.2010 180 80 10.8 10.1 11.3 13.8 10.2 10.8

VII 11/12.01.2010 192 88 10.6 11.8 10.8 14.3 9.5 10.6

12/13.01.2010 174 78 9.5 10.8 10.4 12.9 8.9 10.9

VIII 17/18.01.2010 185 70 10.6 11.4 10.8 14.2 9.1 10.9

18/19.01.2010 180 72 9.6 11.9 10.3 14 8.4 10.4

IX 27/28.01.2010 172 78 9.5 12.3 10.1 13.9 8.6 11.1

28/29.01.2010 170 68 10.1 12.8 10.5 14.1 9.1 10.8

X 02/03.02.2010 214 74 10.2 9.6 11.5 14.8 9.6 10.4

03/04.02.2010 212 72 10.6 8.9 10.8 13.1 9 11.5

XI 10/11.02.2010 186 68 9.6 10.1 10.4 13.9 8.4 10.8

11/12.02.2010 205 75 9.5 10.6 10.4 15.2 8.4 11.8

XII 22/23.02.2010 186 68 10.1 10.9 10.6 12.8 9.5 11.9

23/24.02.2010 202 80 10.4 10.8 10.9 14.8 9.2 11.3



Season

: Winter`2009-10

Location : Ghonsa village

Unit: µg/m

3

WEEK DATE SPM

(24 Hrly) RPM

(24 Hrly)

06 - 14 Hrs 14 - 22 Hrs 22 - 06 Hrs

SO2 NOx SO2 NOx SO

2 NOx

I 03/04.12.2009 125 63 7.6 9.6 8.7 11.0 7.4 9.2

04/05.12.2009 110 58 7.3 9.2 8.5 10.6 7.1 8.8

II 09/10.12.2009 108 55 8.0 10.2 8.9 11.8 7.8 9.7

10/11.12.2009 132 67 8.2 10.4 9.0 12.0 8.0 9.9

III 14/15.12.2009 140 72 8.3 10.2 9.2 11.7 8.1 9.6

15/16.12.2009 126 64 7.9 9.8 8.8 11.3 7.6 9.3

IV 24/25.12.2009 134 69 8.7 11.2 9.5 12.5 8.3 10.8

25/26.12.2009 147 75 8.4 10.9 9.3 12.0 8.2 10.2

V 31/01.01.2010 124 36 6.8 9.2 7.1 9.6 5.7 6.9

01/02.01.2010 135 42 6.4 8.9 6.8 9.1 5.6 7.1

VI 05/06.01.2010 122 35 6.1 9.1 6.6 10.2 5.4 7.6

06/07.01.2010 138 42 6.4 9.4 6.8 10.6 5.6 7.6

VII 11/12.01.2010 110 32 6.7 8.9 6.8 11.1 6.1 7.4

12/13.01.2010 124 37 6.5 8.4 7.1 9.4 5.9 6.9

VIII 17/18.01.2010 136 41 6.3 8.6 6.8 8.9 5.7 7.2

18/19.01.2010 144 45 6.9 9.6 7.6 9.5 6.1 7.5

IX 27/28.01.2010 134 40 7.4 10.3 7.9 10.6 6.1 8.1

28/29.01.2010 117 34 7.2 9.6 7.5 9.9 5.9 7.5

X 02/03.02.2010 146 46 7.0 9.4 7.4 10.2 5.8 7.1

03/04.02.2010 125 37 6.4 8.8 6.9 9.5 5.7 7.6

XI 10/11.02.2010 152 48 6.3 9.6 6.6 9.9 5.4 7.5

11/12.02.2010 134 41 6.4 9.6 6.8 10.1 5.6 7.5

XII 22/23.02.2010 126 38 6.7 10.6 7.1 10.8 6 8.9

23/24.02.2010 118 35 7.3 11.6 7.6 11.9 6.3 9.5



Season

: Winter`2009-10

Location : Phulora village

Unit: µg/m

3

WEEK DATE SPM

(24 Hrly) RPM

(24 Hrly)

06 - 14 Hrs 14 - 22 Hrs 22 - 06

Hrs


I 03/04.12.2009 136 70 7.8 9.8 8.5 11.4 7.5 9.5

04/05.12.2009 124 64 7.5 9.4 8.8 10.9 7.2 9.2

II 09/10.12.2009 115 58 8.2 10.4 9.3 12.2 7.8 10.2

10/11.12.2009 147 74 8.4 10.7 9.5 12.5 8.0 10.4

III 14/15.12.2009 154 78 8.5 10.5 9.7 12.0 8.2 10.3

15/16.12.2009 138 72 8.0 9.9 9.2 11.7 7.6 9.6

IV 24/25.12.2009 143 73 8.8 11.4 10.1 12.8 8.4 11.2

25/26.12.2009 159 80 8.5 11.1 9.8 12.6 8.2 10.8

V 31/01.01.2010 129 41 7.9 10.3 8.2 10.7 6.8 8.0

01/02.01.2010 140 47 7.5 10 7.9 10.2 6.7 8.2

VI 05/06.01.2010 127 40 7.2 10.2 7.7 11.3 6.5 8.7

06/07.01.2010 143 47 7.5 10.5 7.9 11.7 6.7 8.7

VII 11/12.01.2010 115 37 7.8 10 7.9 12.2 7.2 8.5

12/13.01.2010 129 42 7.6 9.5 8.2 10.5 7 8.0

VIII 17/18.01.2010 141 46 7.4 9.7 7.9 10 6.8 8.3

18/19.01.2010 149 50 8.0 10.7 8.7 10.6 7.2 8.6

IX 27/28.01.2010 139 45 8.5 11.4 9 11.7 7.2 9.2

28/29.01.2010 122 39 8.3 10.7 8.6 11 7 8.6

X 02/03.02.2010 151 51 8.1 10.5 8.5 11.3 6.9 8.2

03/04.02.2010 130 42 7.5 9.9 8 10.6 6.8 8.7

XI 10/11.02.2010 157 53 7.4 10.7 7.7 11 6.5 8.6

11/12.02.2010 139 46 7.5 10.7 7.9 11.2 6.7 8.6

XII 22/23.02.2010 131 43 7.8 11.7 8.2 11.9 7.1 10.0

23/24.02.2010 123 40 8.4 12.7 8.7 13 7.4 10.6



Season

: Winter`2009-10

Location : Salgaon village

Unit: µg/m

3

WEEK DATE SPM

(24 Hrly) RPM

(24 Hrly)

06 - 14 Hrs 14 - 22 Hrs 22 - 06

Hrs


I 03/04.12.2009 160 77 6.9 8.9 7.9 10.7 6.8 8.8

04/05.12.2009 154 70 6.7 8.6 8.2 10.3 6.7 8.5

II 09/10.12.2009 172 75 7.4 9.6 8.7 11.6 7.4 9.4

10/11.12.2009 164 86 7.6 9.9 8.8 11.9 7.6 9.7

III 14/15.12.2009 174 85 7.8 9.7 9.1 11.4 7.8 9.6

15/16.12.2009 164 87 7.3 9 8.6 11.1 7.3 8.8

IV 24/25.12.2009 160 76 7.9 10.6 9.3 12.2 7.9 10.5

25/26.12.2009 166 81 7.7 10.3 9.1 12 7.7 10.1

V 31/01.01.2010 164 75 7.3 9.7 7.8 10.3 6.4 7.5

01/02.01.2010 150 71 6.9 9.4 7.5 9.8 6.3 7.7

VI 05/06.01.2010 162 76 6.6 9.6 7.3 10.9 6.1 8.2

06/07.01.2010 156 84 6.9 9.9 7.5 11.3 6.3 8.2

VII 11/12.01.2010 168 79 7.2 9.4 7.5 11.8 6.8 8.0

12/13.01.2010 172 86 7.0 8.9 7.8 10.1 6.6 7.5

VIII 17/18.01.2010 164 82 6.8 9.1 7.5 9.6 6.4 7.8

18/19.01.2010 166 79 7.4 10.1 8.3 10.2 6.8 8.1

IX 27/28.01.2010 162 78 7.9 10.8 8.6 11.3 6.8 8.7

28/29.01.2010 155 74 7.7 10.1 8.2 10.6 6.6 8.1

X 02/03.02.2010 166 77 7.5 9.9 8.1 10.9 6.5 7.7

03/04.02.2010 164 78 6.9 9.3 7.6 10.2 6.4 8.2

XI 10/11.02.2010 156 71 6.8 10.1 7.3 10.6 6.1 8.1

11/12.02.2010 167 76 6.9 10.1 7.5 10.8 6.3 8.1

XII 22/23.02.2010 164 79 7.2 11.1 7.8 11.5 6.7 9.5

23/24.02.2010 166 76 7.8 12.1 8.3 12.6 7.0 10.1



Season

: Winter`2009-10

Location : Kalmpad village

Unit: µg/m

3

WEEK DATE SPM

(24 Hrly) RPM

(24 Hrly)

06 - 14 Hrs 14 - 22 Hrs 22 - 06 Hrs


I 03/04.12.2009 164 61 8.2 9.6 9.1 10.5 7.8 8.4

04/05.12.2009 174 63 8.0 9.2 9.4 10.6 7.5 8.1

II 09/10.12.2009 179 64 8.5 10.1 9.9 11.0 8.2 8.8

10/11.12.2009 169 62 8.8 10.4 10.1 11.4 8.4 9.0

III 14/15.12.2009 154 55 8.9 10.2 10.3 11.6 8.5 9.1

15/16.12.2009 144 55 8.2 9.6 9.9 10.8 8.1 8.7

IV 24/25.12.2009 139 52 9.2 11.0 10.6 11.2 8.9 9.5

25/26.12.2009 149 54 8.9 10.7 10.4 11.2 8.6 9.2

V 31/01.01.2010 159 58 7.5 9.1 8.2 9.5 6.6 8.3

01/02.01.2010 124 46 7.1 8.8 7.9 9.0 6.5 8.5

VI 05/06.01.2010 129 45 6.8 9 7.7 10.1 6.3 9.0

06/07.01.2010 142 48 7.1 9.3 7.9 10.5 6.5 9.0

VII 11/12.01.2010 148 52 7.4 8.8 7.9 11.0 7 8.8

12/13.01.2010 133 47 7.2 8.3 8.2 9.3 6.8 8.3

VIII 17/18.01.2010 163 68 7.0 8.5 7.9 8.8 6.6 8.6

18/19.01.2010 158 54 7.6 9.5 8.7 9.4 7 8.9

IX 27/28.01.2010 177 62 8.1 10.2 9 10.5 7 9.5

28/29.01.2010 165 60 7.9 9.5 8.6 9.8 6.8 8.9

X 02/03.02.2010 152 54 7.7 9.3 8.5 10.1 6.7 8.5

03/04.02.2010 141 52 7.1 8.7 8 9.4 6.6 9.0

XI 10/11.02.2010 126 48 7.0 9.5 7.7 9.8 6.3 8.9

11/12.02.2010 130 52 7.1 9.5 7.9 10.0 6.5 8.9

XII 22/23.02.2010 141 56 7.4 10.5 8.2 10.7 6.9 10.3

23/24.02.2010 127 48 8.0 11.5 8.7 11.8 7.2 10.9



Season

: Winter`2009-10

Location : Dahegaon

Unit: µg/m

3

WEEK DATE SPM

(24 Hrly) RPM

(24 Hrly)

06 - 14 Hrs

14 - 22 Hrs 22 - 06 Hrs

SO

2 NOx SO2 NOx SO2 NOx

I 03/04.12.2009 145 70 8.3 10.8 10.0 12.1 7.2 8.4

04/05.12.2009 129 67 8.6 11.3 9.9 11.9 7.4 8.9

II 09/10.12.2009 125 65 8.6 11.1 10.2 12.0 6.9 8.4

10/11.12.2009 122 63 8.7 11.0 10.6 11.6 6.6 8.5

III 14/15.12.2009 137 71 8.0 10.6 9.8 11.2 6.8 8.5

15/16.12.2009 131 68 7.7 9.9 10.1 10.6 7.0 8.3

IV 24/25.12.2009 139 72 7.3 10.2 9.1 10.4 7.1 8.7

25/26.12.2009 142 74 7.1 10.0 8.6 9.8 6.6 8.5

V 31/01.01.2010 153 55 6.8 9.3 8.2 9.7 6.8 8.0

01/02.01.2010 162 59 8.0 10.3 8.7 10.1 6.5 7.7

VI 05/06.01.2010 159 58 7.7 9.6 8.2 8.9 6.3 7.5

06/07.01.2010 155 54 7.9 10.3 7.7 8.4 6.1 7.9

VII 11/12.01.2010 163 61 7.5 9.4 7.1 7.8 6.1 7.8

12/13.01.2010 141 47 7.1 8.9 7.4 8.4 6.4 8.1

VIII 17/18.01.2010 151 56 6.5 8.1 7.5 8.3 6.5 7.5

18/19.01.2010 145 51 6.7 8.0 7.8 8.8 6.1 7.0

IX 27/28.01.2010 169 60 7.7 8.6 8.1 9.2 7.5 9.7

28/29.01.2010 175 59 8.0 8.9 7.9 9.5 7.3 9.3

X 02/03.02.2010 167 57 8.6 9.5 8.5 11.5 8.1 9.4

03/04.02.2010 163 55 8.3 9.1 8.2 10.6 7.3 9.5

XI 10/11.02.2010 157 53 8.1 8.7 8.4 11 7.1 9.1

11/12.02.2010 155 51 7.7 8.5 7.7 9.3 6.9 8.7

XII 22/23.02.2010 159 54 7.3 8.1 7.4 8.9 6.4 8.9

23/24.02.2010 153 46 7.4 8.2 7.5 9.3 6.7 8.5

Existing Ambient Air Quality :

i) Air Quality: The ambient air quality of existing Ghonsa OC mine is being monitored as

per Env. Protection Amendment Rule, 2000 at following locations.

1.

2.

Ghonsa village

Kumbarkhani Guest house

/Colony

-

--

WNGOA-1

WNGOA-2

The methodology of ambient air quality monitoring is as given below: -

SPM:

The twenty-four hourly air samples are collected with high volume respirable dust

sampler. Ambient air laden with suspended particulates enters the respirable dust

sampler through the inlet pipe of sampler by means of a high flow rate blower (1.1 to 1.5

m3/min.). As the air passes through the cyclone, coarse, non-respirable dust (size >10

microns) is separated from the air stream by centrifugal forces acting on the solid

particles. These separated particles fall through the cyclone's conical hopper and

collect in the sampling bottle place at bottom. The fine dust forming the respirable

fraction (size<10 microns) of the total suspended particulates passes through the cyclone

and is carried by the air stream to the Glass Micro Fibre Filter Paper. The respirable dust

(RPM) is retained by the filter and the carrier air exhausted from the system through the

blower. The mass concentration (micro gm/m3) of suspended particulate matter (non-

respirable dust and respirable dust) and respirable particulate matter in the ambient air is

computed by measuring the mass of collected particulates and the volume of air

sampled.

NOx :

Determination of oxides of Nitrogen is based on the procedure of "Jacobs and

Hochheiser method". In this method the air sample is collected 24 hourly in the field and

analysed in the laboratory using spectronic 20 D+ Spectrophotometer. Nitrogen oxides

as Nitrogen di-oxide are collected by bubbling air through a Sodium hydroxide solution

to form a stable solution of Sodium nitrite. The nitrite ion produced during sampling is

determined colorimetrically (with the help of Spectrophotometer, measuring absorbence

at 540 nm) by reacting the exposed absorbing reagent with Phosphoric acid,

Sulphanilamide and N (1 – naphthyl) ethylenediamine dihydrochloride. The interference

of Sulphur di-oxide is eliminated by converting it to Sulphuric acid with Hydrogen

peroxide before anlysis. Value of Nox in air sample, below 6 micro gm/m3 has been

reported as BDL.

SO2 :

Determination of SO2 is based on the procedure of West and Gaeke method. Sulphur di-

oxide from the air stream is absorbed in a Sodium tetrachloromercurate solution to form

a stable solution of Dichlorosulphitomercurate. The amount of Sulphur dioxide is then

estimated by the colour produced when P-Rosaniline hydrochloride is added to the

solution. The colour is estimated by a reading of absorbance at 560 mm in the

Spectrophotometer. Value of SO2 in air sample, below 6 micro gm/m3 has been

reported as BDL.

The Ambient Air Quality is being monitored at the above locations as per Environment

Protection Amendment Rule – 2000. The recorded values during quarter ending June

2010 to June 2011 have been given below and all parameters have been found to be

well below the permissible limit.

AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA

NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011

NAME OF THE AREA : WANI NORTH Q.E. : JUN.

NAME OF THE PROJECT : GHONSA OC

1. Ghonsa Village : WNGOA--1

( 24 hourly values in μg/m

3)

Month Dates of Sampling Parameters

From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2

APR. 2011 06.04.11 - 07.04.11 185 36 < 6 < 6 MAY 2011 22.05.11 - 23.05.11 185 81 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2011 07.06.11 - 08.06.11 96 45 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2011 22.06.11 - 23.06.11 69 32 < 6 < 6

PERMISSIBLE LIMIT 200 100 80 80

2. Kumbarkhani Colony / Guest house

: WNGOA-2


3)



APR. 2011 06.04.11 - 07.04.11 138 38 < 6 < 6 APR. 2011 22.04.11 - 23.04.11 156 35 < 6 < 6 MAY 2011 08.05.11 - 09.05.11 173 65 < 6 < 6 MAY 2011 22.05.11 - 23.05.11 141 36 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2011 07.06.11 - 08.06.11 140 40 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2011 22.06.11 - 23.06.11 44 20 < 6 < 6




NAME OF THE AREA : WANI NORTH Q.E. : MAR.



( 24 hourly values in μg/m3)



JAN. 2011 19.01.11 - 20.01.11 64 32 < 6 < 6 FEB. 2011 20.02.11 - 21.02.11 85 38 < 6 < 6


2. Kumbarkhani Colony / Guest house : WNGOA-2 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m

3)



JAN. 2011 20.01.11 - 21.01.11 171 84 < 6 < 6 FEB. 2011 05.02.11 - 06.02.11 190 85 < 6 < 6 FEB. 2011 20.02.11 - 21.02.11 80 21 < 6 < 6 MAR. 2011 05.03.11 - 06.03.11 189 64 < 6 < 6 MAR. 2011 26.03.11 - 27.03.11 124 43 < 6 < 6




NAME OF THE AREA : WANI NORTH Q.E. : DEC.




3)



OCT. 2010 22.10.10 - 23.10.10 73 33 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2010 20.11.10 - 21.11.10 37 24 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2010 25.12.10 - 26.12.10 60 28 < 6 < 6



: WNGOA-2


3)



OCT. 2010 22.10.10 - 23.10.10 40 15 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2010 20.11.10 - 21.11.10 35 12 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2010 25.12.10 - 26.12.10 164 60 < 6 < 6








3)






: WNGOA-2


3)



APR. 2010 05.04.10 - 06.04.10 96 42 < 6 < 6 APR. 2010 22.04.10 - 23.04.10 179 83 < 6 < 6 MAY 2010 08.05.10 - 09.05.10 177 81 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2010 07.06.10 - 08.06.10 152 69 < 6 < 6


From the above paragraphs it can be concluded that the contribution of mining

activities at the site under consideration is insignificant so far as ambient Air Quality is

concerned which is further corroborated by the fact that the baseline scenario in and

around the mine site is also quite satisfactory w.r.t. the permissible limits.

3.4 BASE LINE WATER QUALITY STATUS


Any adverse impact or pollution consequence of water will have serious effect on the

environment. Hence, it becomes important to assess the water quality periodically in the

mining area. Thus, to assess the water quality, six locations are identified and samples (6

Nos.) were collected and analysed for physico-chemical and heavy metal parameters.

Bacterial examination was also carried out to find out the Coliform contamination (if any)

at water sources. The water quality assessment has been made from the following

monitoring stations).

Mine discharge during Dec.09 - W1

Mine discharge during Jan.10 - W2

Handpump, Ghonsa Basti - W3

Handpump, Phulora village - W4

Vidharbha river U/s. - W5

Vidharbha river D/s - W6


The detailed water quality data generated are given below

Waste water quality status

Source pH

Suspended

Solids (mg/l) BOD (mg/l) COD (mg/l)

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min Max. Min. Max.

Mine

discharge

6.84 6.94 3 8 - - 21 24

GSR 422E

Norms 5.5-9.0 100 30 250

Water quality status

Source pH

Turbidity

(NTU)

TDS

(mg/l)

Total

Hardness

(mg/l)

Iron

(mg/l)

Chloride

(mg/l)

Sulphate

(mg/l)

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

Ground

Water 6.65 7.02 6 7 624 908 245 538 0.06 0.08 128 166 32 51

IS

105000

Norms

6.5-8.5 10 500-2000 300-600 0.3-1.0 250-1000 200-1000

Surface water quality status

Source pH

Colour

(Hazen

Units )

TDS

(mg/l)

Iron

(mg/l)

Chloride

(mg/l)

Sulphate

(mg/l) Fluoride

(mg/l)

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

River 7.11 7.55 30 32 628 658 0.10 0.12 148 164 40 42 0.10 –

0.12

IS:2296-

1982 6.5-8.5 300 1500 50 600 400 1.5

Summary

At all locations, Oil and grease, phenolic compounds, cyanides, sulphides and insecticides

are found to be absent and all heavy metal values except Iron and Zinc are found to be

below the detectable limit. In general, the water quality at all six locations are found to be

well within the prescribed norms of GSR: 422E, IS: 10500 - 1991 and IS: 2296 - 1982.

WATER QUALITY DATA Location : Mine discharge (W1) Date of sampling : 29.12.2009

S. No

Parameter Unit Result

General Standards for discharge of Effluents

into Inland Surface water GSR 422(E)

1. Colour & Odour Pt-Co 8 & Odourless -

2. Total Suspended Solids Mg/l 3 100

3. Particle size of suspended solids Shall pass

850 micron ISI sieve

100% are passing through 850 micron

ISI sieve

Shall pass 850 micron ISI sieve

4. Total Dissolved solids mg/l 682 -

5. pH - 6.94 5.5-9.0

6. Temperature oC 28.0 5°C above water

temperature

7. Oil & Grease mg/l Nil 10

8. Total residual chlorine mg/l Nil 1.0

9. Ammonical Nitrogen (as N) mg/l 0.10 50

10. Kjeldahl nitrogen mg/l 0.20 100

11. Free ammonia (as NH3) mg/l Nil 5.0

12. BOD - 3 Days at 27oC mg/l - 30

13. COD mg/l 21 250

14. Arsenic (as As) mg/l <0.01 0.2

15. Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 0.01

16. Lead (as Pb) mg/l <0.01 0.01

17. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l <0.01 2

18. Hexavalent Chromium (as Cr6+) mg/l <0.001 0.10

19. Total Chromium mg/l <0.001 2.0

20. Copper (as Cu) mg/l <0.001 3

21. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l <0.01 5

22. Selenium (as Se) mg/l <0.01 0.05

23. Nickel (as Ni) mg/l <0.01 3

24. Boron (as B) mg/l <0.01 -

25. Percent Sodium mg/l 18.97 -

26. Residual Sodium Carbonate mg/l Nil -

27. Cyanides (as CN) mg/l Nil 0.2

28. Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 65 -

29. Fluorides (as F) mg/l 0.12 2

30. Dissolved Phosphates (as PO4) mg/l 0.07 5.0

31. Sulphates (as SO4) mg/l 10 -

32. Sulphides (as S) mg/l Nil 2

33. Phenols (as C6H5OH) mg/l Nil 1.0

34. Bio-assay test

90%survival of fish after 96 hours in

100% effluent


100% effluent

90%survival of fish after 96 hours in 100%

effluent

35. Manganese (as mn) mg/l Nil 2.0

36. Iron (as Fe +2) mg/l 0.03 3.0

37. Vanadium (as V) mg/l Nil 0.2

38. Nitrate Nitrogen mg/l 0.28 10

WATER QUALITY DATA Location : Mine discharge (W2) Date of sampling : 23.01.2010

S. No

Parameter Unit Result

General Standards for discharge of Effluents

into Inland Surface water GSR 422(E)

1. Colour & Odour Pt-Co 10 & Odourless -

2. Total Suspended Solids Mg/l 8 100

3. Particle size of suspended solids Shall pass

850 micron ISI sieve

100% are passing through 850 micron

ISI sieve

Shall pass 850 micron ISI sieve

4. Total Dissolved solids mg/l 710 -

5. pH - 6.84 5.5-9.0

6. Temperature oC 28.5 5°C above water

temperature

7. Oil & Grease mg/l Nil 10

8. Total residual chlorine mg/l Nil 1.0

9. Ammonical Nitrogen (as N) mg/l 0.18 50

10. Kjeldahl nitrogen mg/l 0.36 100

11. Free ammonia (as NH3) mg/l Nil 5.0

12. BOD - 3 Days at 27oC mg/l - 30

13. COD mg/l 24 250

14. Arsenic (as As) mg/l <0.01 0.2

15. Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 0.01

16. Lead (as Pb) mg/l <0.01 0.01

17. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l <0.01 2

18. Hexavalent Chromium (as Cr6+) mg/l <0.001 0.10

19. Total Chromium mg/l <0.001 2.0

20. Copper (as Cu) mg/l <0.001 3

21. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l <0.01 5

22. Selenium (as Se) mg/l <0.01 0.05

23. Nickel (as Ni) mg/l <0.01 3

24. Boron (as B) mg/l <0.01 -

25. Percent Sodium mg/l 21.26 -

26. Residual Sodium Carbonate mg/l Nil -

27. Cyanides (as CN) mg/l Nil 0.2

28. Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 74 -

29. Fluorides (as F) mg/l 0.11 2

30. Dissolved Phosphates (as PO4) mg/l 0.08 5.0

31. Sulphates (as SO4) mg/l 14 -

32. Sulphides (as S) mg/l Nil 2

33. Phenols (as C6H5OH) mg/l Nil 1.0

34. Bio-assay test


100% effluent


100% effluent

90%survival of fish after 96 hours in 100%

effluent

35. Manganese (as mn) mg/l Nil 2.0

36. Iron (as Fe +2) mg/l 0.04 3.0

37. Vanadium (as V) mg/l Nil 0.2

38. Nitrate Nitrogen mg/l 0.46 10

WATER QUALITY DATA

Location : Handpump, Ghonsa Basti (W3) Date of sampling : 29.12.2009

Sl. No.

Parameter Unit Result IS: 10500-1991

Norms

1 pH - 6.65 6.5 – 8.5

2 Colour Hazen Units <5 10

3 Temperature oC 28.5 -

4 Turbidity NTU 7 10

5 Total suspended solids mg/l Nil -

6 Total dissolved solids mg/l 908 500

7 Total volatile solids mg/l - -

8 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 4.4 -

9 BOD - 3 days at 27oC mg/l - -

10 COD mg/l 18 -

11 Oil & grease mg/l Nil -

12 Residual chlorine mg/l Nil 0.2

13 Chloride (as CI) mg/l 166 250

14 Flouride (as F) mg/l Nil 1.0

15 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 51 200

16 Sulphide (as S) mg/l Nil -

17 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l Nil 0.05

18 Insecticides/pesticides mg/l Nil Absent

19 Phenols (as C6H5OH) mg/l <0.001 0.001

20 Chromium (as Cr) mg/l <0.01 0.05

21 Copper (as Cu) mg/l <0.01 0.05

22 Selenium (as Se) mg/l <0.01 0.01

22 Arsenic (as As) mg/l <0.01 0.05

23 Barium (as Ba) mg/l <0.01 -

24 Cadmium mg/l <0.01 0.01

25 Nickel (as Ni) mg/l <0.01 -

26 Boron (as B) mg/l <0.01 -

27 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 0.001

28 Silver (as Ag) mg/l <0.01 -

29 Lead (as Pb) mg/l <0.01 0.05

30 Zinc (as Pb) mg/l <0.01 5

31 Alkalinity to phenolphthalein mg/l Nil -

32 Alkalinity to methyl orange mg/l 420 200

33 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.08 0.3

34 Total Hardness mg/l 538 300

35 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 39 75

36 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 106 30

37 Total Nitrogen (as N) mg/l Nil -

38 Percent sodium % 22.10 -

39 Coliform organisms MPN/100ml -2- Absent

40 Sodium (as Na) mg/l 72

41 Potassium (as K) mg/l 14

WATER QUALITY DATA Location : Handpump, Phulora village (W4) Date of sampling : 29.12.2009

Sl. No.

Parameter Unit Result IS: 10500-1991

Norms

1 pH - 7.02 6.5 – 8.5

2 Colour Hazen Units <5 10


4 Turbidity NTU 6 10

5 Total suspended solids mg/l Nil -



8 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 4.1 -

9 BOD - 3 days at 27oC mg/l - -

10 COD mg/l 14 -


12 Residual chlorine mg/l Nil 0.2


14 Flouride (as F) mg/l Nil 1.0



17 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l Nil 0.05




21 Copper (as Cu) mg/l <0.01 0.05




24 Cadmium mg/l <0.01 0.01


26 Boron (as B) mg/l <0.01 -

27 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 0.001


29 Lead (as Pb) mg/l <0.01 0.05

30 Zinc (as Pb) mg/l <0.01 5

31 Alkalinity to phenolphthalein mg/l Nil -

32 Alkalinity to methyl orange mg/l 268 200

33 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.06 0.3

34 Total Hardness mg/l 245 300

35 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 68 75

36 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 18 30

37 Total Nitrogen (as N) mg/l Nil -


39 Coliform organisms MPN/100ml -0- Absent

40 Sodium,(as Na) mg/l 78

41 Potassium (as K) mg/l 16

WATER QUALITY DATA

Location : Vidharbha river U/s (W5) Sampling Date : 29.12.2009

Sl. No. Parameter Unit Result IS:2296-1982 Tolerance limits for Inand Surface

water (Class C)

1 pH - 7.11 6.5 – 8.5

2 Colour Hazen Units 30 300


4 Turbidity NTU 40 -

5 Total suspended solids mg/l 22 -



8 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 5.1 4.0

9 BOD - 3 days, 27oC mg/l - 3.0

10 COD mg/l 16 -


12 Residual chlorine mg/l Nil -


14 Flouride (as F) mg/l 0.10 1.5



17 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l <0.01 0.05




21 Copper (as Cu) mg/l <0.01 1.5




24 Cadmium mg/l <0.01 0.01


26 Boron (as B) mg/l <0.01 -

27 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 -


29 Lead (as Pb) mg/l <0.01 0.1

30 Zinc (as Pb) mg/l 0.04 15

31 Alkalinity to phenolphthalein

mg/l Nil -

32 Alkalinity to methyl orange mg/l 212 -

33 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.10 50

35 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 64 -

36 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 26 -

37 Total Nitrogen (as N) mg/l 0.44 -


39 Coliform organisms MPN/100ml <1100 5000

40 Sodium (as Na) mg/l 62 -

41 Potassium (as K) mg/l 16 -

WATER QUALITY DATA

Location : Vidharbha river U/s(W5) Sampling Date : 29.12.2009

Sl. No. Parameter Unit Result IS:2296-1982 Tolerance limits for Inand Surface

water (Class C)

1 pH - 7.55 6.5 – 8.5

2 Colour Hazen Units 32 300


4 Turbidity NTU 44 -

5 Total suspended solids mg/l 28 -



8 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 5.0 4.0

9 BOD - 3 days, 27oC mg/l - 3.0

10 COD mg/l 18 -


12 Residual chlorine mg/l Nil -


14 Flouride (as F) mg/l 0.12 1.5



17 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l <0.01 0.05




21 Copper (as Cu) mg/l <0.01 1.5




24 Cadmium mg/l <0.01 0.01


26 Boron (as B) mg/l <0.01 -

27 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 -


29 Lead (as Pb) mg/l <0.01 0.1

30 Zinc (as Pb) mg/l 0.04 15

31 Alkalinity to phenolphthalein

mg/l Nil -

32 Alkalinity to methyl orange mg/l 232 -

33 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.12 50

35 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 62 -

36 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 24 -

37 Total Nitrogen (as N) mg/l 0.44 -


39 Coliform organisms MPN/100ml <1100 5000

40 Sodium (as Na) mg/l 62 -

41 Potassium (as K) mg/l 16 -

Existing Water Quality: -

In order to assess the quality of mine pumped out water, monitoring of the same is

being regularly carried out every fortnight as per Environment Protection Rule – 2000. As

there is no pumping of water from the mine, water analysis could not be done.

However, just adjacent to the subject OC mine, there is an operating UG mine namely

Kumbharkahni UG and analysis of mine pumped out water is regularly being carried

out in the said mine. Therefore, the results of Kumbharkhani UG mine pumped out

water has been considered here as reference. The results of analysis of mine pumped

out water from existing Ghonsa OC carried out during quarter ending June 2010 to

June , 2011 have been given below and results show that values of all the parameters

are well below the permissible limits.

EFFLUENT WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA



NAME OF THE PROJECT : KUMBARKHANI UG

Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - WNKUW-1

Month Date of Sample Analysis Results

collection pH TSS (mg/l) COD (mg/l) O & G (mg/l)

APR. 2011 06.04.11 8.06 80 160 BDL

APR. 2011 22.04.11 7.49 72 120 BDL

MAY 2011 08.05.11 7.35 90 230 BDL

MAY 2011 23.05.11 7.64 88 200 BDL

JUN. 2011 07.06.11 7.32 80 150 BDL

JUN. 2011 19.06.11 7.38 98 240 BDL

TLV as per Env.(Protection)

Amendment rule 2000 5.5 - 9.0 100 250 10

(BDL - Below Detectable Level- Value < 1.0 mg/l)








JAN. 2011 06.01.11 7.47 80 200 BDL

JAN. 2011 19.01.11 7.89 90 240 BDL

FEB. 2011 05.02.11 7.74 86 210 BDL

FEB. 2011 20.02.11 8.10 60 160 BDL

MAR. 2011 05.03.11 7.67 86 180 BDL

MAR. 2011 26.03.11 7.28 94 220 BDL


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OCT. 2010 06.10.10 7.24 96 200 BDL

NOV. 2010 09.11.10 7.98 90 180 BDL

NOV. 2010 20.11.10 7.80 92 190 BDL

DEC. 2010 06.12.10 7.34 64 80 BDL

DEC. 2010 25.12.10 7.15 66 90 BDL


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NAME OF THE AREA : WANI NORTH DATE : 23.10.10


1. Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - WNKUW-1

Sl. No.

Parameters Analysis Results Standards for discharge

Part A, Schedule VI

1 pH 7.38 5.5 – 9.0

2 Temperature (0C) 28.9 Te<Ts+50C

3 Colour (Hz) 5 *

4 Odour Unobjectionable Unobjectionable

5 Turbidity (NTU) 18 *

6 Conductivity (µs/cm) 704 *

7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 82 100

8 Oil & Grease (mg/l) BDL 10

9 Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l) 4.0 *

10 C.O.D. (mg/l) 160 250

11 B.O.D. 3 days at 270C (mg/l) 8 30

12 Total Residual Chorine (mg/l) BDL 1 (Max.)

13 Ammonical Nitrogen (mg/l) 0.28 50

14 Total kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) 3.3 100

15 Free Ammonia (mg/l) BDL 5.0

16 Arsenic (mg/l) BDL 0.2

17 Lead (mg/l) BDL 0.1

18 Hexavalent Chromium (mg/l) BDL 0.1

19 Total Chromium (mg/l) BDL 2

20 Copper (mg/l) BDL 3

21 Zinc (mg/l) 0.19 5

22 Selenium (mg/l) BDL 0.05

23 Nickel (mg/l) BDL 3

24 Fluoride (mg/l) 0.4 2

25 Dissolved Phosphate (mg/l) 0.38 5

26 Sulphide (mg/l) BDL 2

27 Iron (mg/l) 0.1 3

28 Manganese (mg/l) BDL 2

29 Vanadium (mg/l) BDL 0.2

30 Nitrate Nitrogen (mg/l) 3.2 10

31 Phenolics Compounds (mg/l) BDL 1 1. BDL - Below Detectable Level, 2. * - Limit not specified.








APR. 2010 05.04.10 8.36 76 120 BDL

APR. 2010 22.04.10 8.49 84 160 BDL

MAY 2010 08.05.10 8.09 94 200 BDL

MAY 2010 22.05.10 7.66 90 180 BDL

JUN. 2010 07.06.10 7.45 98 240 BDL

JUN. 2010 22.06.10 7.48 96 220 BDL


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3.5 HYDROGEOLOGY:

INTRODUCTION

The Ghonsa opencast mine with annual target capacity of 0.45 Mt and mine life of 18

years lies in Wardha Valley Coalfield in Yeotmal district of Maharashtra and is at a

distance of about 20 km south-west of Wani township. The Ghonsa-Kumbarkhani rift

basin in Wardha Valley Coalfield comprises of two of coal seams i.e. Seam-I and Seam-

II separated by a thick sandstone parting of about 15 m (average). This mine is planned

to exploit coal from both coal seams (Seam I & II) with mineable reserve of 7.05 Mt. The

total mine lease area of 293.65 Ha. lies in the Penganga river sub-basin (Plate - II) which

controls the master drainage of this area. The mine area has gentle undulating

topography with ground slope towards south and south-east.

Coal mining is either by underground or opencast method. Both these mining methods

create dis-equilibrium in environmental scenario of the area and disturbs the

groundwater conditions in particular. In view of this, Environmental Management Plan

(EMP) and its clearance are pre-requisites for any kind of mining projects. As a part of

EMP, pre-mining hydrogeological scenario/parameters are to be established as datum

lines and these parameters are to be monitored periodically during active and post-

mining stages to assess the impact on groundwater regime/environment due to the

mining activity and also to suggest suitable remedial measures to minimize the impact.

In order to take up the above task, it is essential to know about the hydrogeological

regime of the Ghonsa OCM area. Hydrogeological regime of a geomorphic region is

mostly controlled by three major aspects namely i) Topography ii) Geology and iii)

Climate besides the groundwater and associated phenomena such as the mode of

occurrence and movement of water, the direction and velocity of water flow, the rate

and magnitude of fluid potential fluctuation, the quantity of water present in the

formations i.e. conduit and storage functions of aquifers, the groundwater reserve, the

recharge-discharge process, the infiltration phenomena, the interaction surface and

groundwater, the type and change of chemical quality of waters in space and time etc.

Generally, changes to hydrogeological regime occur temporarily at different phases of

mining activity are as below :

a) The pre-mining phase represents a system that has evolved over a long period which

is relatively unchanging set of hydrological and hydro-geochemical constituents

existed.

b) The active mining phase represents a period of continued disruption and dis-

equilibrium of total hydrogeological regime.

c) The reclamation phase represents a period in which the hydrological and hydro-

chemical system starts to adjust to the newly created conditions of reclamation.

d) The post-mining phase represents a period in which the system has to a major extent,

adjusted to the post-mining conditions so that the rate of change in the groundwater

system is small relative to phase 2 and 3.

The following hydrogeological regime has been projected from the limited available

data and may represent the existing hydrogeological set-up of Ghonsa OCM area.

GEOLOGY OF THE AREA :

The formations within the Ghonsa OC mine area mainly belong to the Gondwanas The

geological cross- sections prepared at the central part of the quarry almost

perpendicular to the strike reveals that two coal seams occur in Barakar formation which

is overlain by Kamthis/Lametas and sandy clay soil layer at the top. The following

sequence of rock formations are encountered in the quarriable area.

Stratigraphic sequence in Ghonsa block

Age Formation Lithology

Thickness

(m)

Min. Max.

Recent to Sub-

recent

Soil/Weat

hered

zone

Black cotton soil, sandy

soil

Nil 14.0

Cretaceous Lametas Fine to medium grained,

dull white, calcareous

sandstone, chocolate

coloured clay, reddish

and grey shale,

limestone, siltstone

Nil 12.20

------------------------------------------Unconformity-----------------------------------

Upper Permian

to Lower

Triassic

Kamthis Fine to coarse grained,

pinkish, brown,

ferruginous sandstone,

pink, grey sandy

shale/clay

Nil 22.74

Upper Permian

to Middle

Permian

Moturs* Variegated shale/clay

with medium grained, red

to pink sandstone bands,

Nil Nil

Lower Permian Barakars Medium to coarse

grained, gritty, grey

sandstone, grey shale,

sandy shale, alternate

sandstone and shale,

carb. shale and coal

14.38 67.10

* Moturs are absent in the quarriable area. However they are encountered in down dip

side of proposed quarry.

Strike & Dip

In general the beds have NW-SE strike with minor swing in the northern sector where it is

gradually becomes NNW-SSE. The beds generally dip l in 9.5 due south-west to SSW with

minor variation. Generally dip becomes gentler towards the subcrop region and towards

northern part and in the remaining area the dip is slightly steeper.

Faults.

5 Nos of faults traverse in the block area out of which two minor faults occur in the

proposed quarry area.

The buffer zone area is occupied by mostly Basalts (70%) in the western part and the

remaining area is occupied by Vindhyans (25%) and Kamthis/Barakars (5%) - (Plate - V)

under the soil cover of limited thickness.

HYDROGEOLOGICAL SET-UP :

Aquifers :

Generally sandstone horizons serve as aquifers and shale/clay acts as aquicludes in

Gondwanas where as weathered / secondary porous zones are aquifers in Basalts &

Vindhyans. The various hydrogeological units developed in the study area are in the

following table.

Sl.

No.

Type of

Aquifer

Depth

range (m)

Core zone Buffer zone

1. Unconfined 0 - 20.0 Soil

zone/weathered

Lametas

/Kamthis

Weathered Basalts

& Vindhyans

2. Semiconfined/

confined

Beyond

25

Kamthis and

Barakars

Inter trappeans,

vesicular and

fractured / jointed

Basalts, limestone

and sandstone of

Vindhyans and

also sandstone of

Gondwanas.

In the buffer zone, Moturs comparising mostly clay with thin bands of sandstone are not

recoginsed as aquifers and they act as separating media thereby considerably reducing

the scope of Barakars as potential aquifers though they are mostly arenacous in nature.

Due to the Basalt caping, the groundwater potential of the semiconfined aquifer in

general may considerably reduce further.

Groundwater levels :

About 40 open wells/piezometers in and around Ghonsa OC project were inventoried by

CMPDI, RI-IV and fixed them as observation wells. The water levels are being monitored

from from May’06 to Jan’11 and furnished in annexure-III. The location of dug

wells/piezometers is shown in plate-IV.

However, depth to water table in unconfined aquifer in general varies from 3.90 to 14.0

m bgl in pre-monsoon season while it is from 1.90 m to 10.10 m bgl in post-monsoon

period in the year 2010. Water table fluctuation in general is from 1.0 m to 5.80 m

between the two extreme seasons. The water table configuration is mostly similar to that

of topography but with reduced relief. The groundwater flow direction in the core zone is

towards south westerly while it has south-easterly trend in the buffer zone with local

variations. Deep water levels and large zone of fluctuation are indicative of recharge

zone and are observed mostly in the Basalts occurring in western part of the study area.

a. Pre-monsoon : Core Zone – 4.98 to 8.99 m

Buffer Zone – 3.90 to 14.00m

b. Post-monsoon : Core Zone 2.80 to 6.60 m

Buffer Zone – 1.90 to 10.10m

Groundwater Survey and Development Agency (GSDA), Government of Maharashtra

has been monitoring groundwater levels in this area by establishing permanent

observation wells. The pre-monsoon and post-monsoon historical groundwater level

data of the period 1993 to 2002 (10 years) has been collected for four observation wells

falling in and around the study area and furnished in the following table.

Water level data from permanent observation wells of Groundwater Survey and

Development Agency for the period 1993-2002.

(Value in m bgl)

Yea

r

Rasa

(Wani Tahsil)

Nawargaon

(Maregaon

Tehsil)

Bopapur

(Jhari Jamini

Tehsil)

Borgaon Bandi

(Jhari Jamini

Tehsil)

Pre Pos

t

Fluc

t Pre

Pos

t

Flu

ct Pre Post

Fluc

t Pre Post Fluct

199

3

6.6

0

4.3

0 2.30 -- -- -- 6.40 3.60 2.80 7.90 3.85 4.05

199

4

6.0

0

3.9

0 2.10

10.0

0

8.5

0

1.5

0 5.80 2.80 3.00 5.70 4.95 0.75

199

5

5.8

0

2.2

0 3.60 9.80

8.1

0

1.7

0 5.70 2.70 3.00 7.00 5.90 1.10

199

6

6.5

0

2.6

0 3.90

10.6

0

7.7

5

2.8

5 4.90 2.40 2.50 7.75 5.70 2.05

199

7

7.2

0

2.7

0 4.50

10.1

0

8.8

0

1.3

0 6.30 2.20 4.10 8.50 6.10 2.40

199

8

6.8

0

2.1

5 4.65 9.35

8.0

0

1.3

5 5.80 1.90 3.90 7.80 6.40 1.40

199

9

5.6

0

2.7

0 2.90 9.15

8.6

0

0.5

5 4.60 1.70 2.90 7.45 5.15 2.30

200

0

7.0

0

1.2

5 5.75 9.45

8.4

5

1.0

0 5.30 2.55 2.75 7.50 -- --

200

1

7.0

5

2.1

0 4.95 9.55

7.9

5

1.6

0 6.40 2.35 405 7.75 6.30 1.45

200

2

7.7

5

2.5

0 5.25 9.20

8.0

0

1.2

0 6.40 2.60 3.80 8.40 6.35 2.05

Ave

rag

e

6.6

3

2.6

4 3.99 9.69

8.2

4

1.4

5 5.76 2.48 3.28 7.58 5.63 1.95

The above data reveals that the pre-monsoon water level vary from 4.6 m to 10.60 m bgl

with an average of 7.42 m bgl and the post-monsoon water levels range from 1.25 m to

8.80 m bgl with an average of 4.75 m bgl. The fluctuation in water levels between the

two extreme seasons varies from 0.55 m to 5.75 m with an average of 2.67 m.

Water level trend :

Hydrographs of two permanent observation wells fixed by CMPDI, Regional Institute-IV

are presented below to assess the water level trends in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon

seasons.

The water level trend of well No (WN-63) situated in the core zone (at village

Ghonsa) of ghonsa OC mine about 1 km W of existing Ghonsa OC and well no WN-62

situated at Phulora village and about 2.5 km N of Ghonsa OC, indicate there is no

impact on water table as given in the following figure.

HYDROGRAPH OF OBSERVATION WELLS (WN-62/WN63) AT

VILLAGAE PHULORA/GHONSA/ IN BUFFER ZONE OF

GHONSA OCM, WANI NORTH AREA0.00

1.00

2.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00

7.00

8.00

9.00

10.00

May

'06

Aug

'06

Nov

'06

Jan'07

May

'07

Aug

'07

Nov

'07

Jan'08

May

'08

Aug

'08

Nov

'08

Jan'09

May

'09

Aug

'09

Nov

'09

Jan'10

May

'10

Aug

'10

Nov

'10

Jan'11

TIME IN MONTHS

DT

W (

m b

gl)

General aquifer parameters :

No detailed hydrogeological investigations were carried out at Ghonsa OC mine area.

However, the aquifer parameters evaluated by CMPDI at the nearby Rajur Colliery area

have been considered and attributed for the study area. The projected hydraulic

parameters of the aquifers in Kamthis & Barakar formations are as follows :

Hydraulic conductivity -

Kamthis - 2.4 m/day

Barakars (upper) - 1.0 m/day

Storage coefficient - 5 x 10-3

Specific yield - 0.03

The tubewells constructed in Gondwanas have registered moderate yield ranging from 2

LPS to 10 LPS. However, the borewells in Basalts and Vindhyans in general recorded low

yield varying from negligible to 3.0 LPS with some exceptions of moderate yield due to

secondary porosity and favourable physical setting. It can be inferred that the hydraulic

conductivity of these formations is poor. The specific yield of unconfined aquifer in

Basalts & Vindhyans has been considered around 0.03 (GEC-1997).

GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN THE AREA :

Groundwater recharge

Rainfall is the main recharge source for groundwater. The study area receives an

average annual rainfall of 1100 mm. Additionally, groundwater is also being recharged

from other sources such as return flow from irrigation and mine pumped out (waste)

water thrown on land/natural drains, minor irrigation reservoir and canals etc. The

replenishable groundwater recharge has been computed by rainfall-infiltration method

in the absence of long term water table fluctuation data of different formations in the

area. The rainfall infiltration factor for semiconsolidated sandstones (Gondwanas) and

Basalts / Vindhyans has been considered to be 12% and 7% respectively (GEC report-

1997) by critical review of all the ground factors responsible for rainfall -recharge to

groundwater. While computation of groundwater recharge, the hilly area with > 20%

slope amounting to about 17 sq. km. has been discarded from the study area of 314 sq.

km. The groundwater recharge computation as per GEC -1997 norms is as under :-

a) Recharge from rainfall : 23.73 MCM

i) Kamthis/Barakar (15.68 Sq.Km) - 2.07 MCM

ii) Basalts/Vindhyans (281.32Sq.Km) - 21.66 MCM

b) Recharge from other sources : 0.86 MCM

i) Irrigation return flow - 0.37 MCM

ii) Return flow from mine pumped

out (waste) water - 0..25 MCM

iii) Recharge from minor irrigation - 0.24 MCM

tank and canals

c) Gross groundwater recharge (a+b) : 24.59 MCM

Groundwater draft :

The groundwater withdrawal is generally for domestic, industry and irrigation requirement

and is quantified as under.

The land use details of the buffer zone are as follows :

a) Irrigated agriculture area - 258 ha.

b) Un-irrigated agriculture area - 19961 ha.

c) Cultivable waste land - 1640 ha.

d) Not available for cultivation - 2666 ha.

e) Forest area - 5762 ha.

f) Uninhabited - 3175 ha

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Total 33462 ha.

The groundwater draft for domestic & irrigation use is computed as under :

Sl No. Purpose No./Area Water

consumption

per capita

Total qty. of

withdrawal (MCM)

1.

a) Domestic

(Human Population)

b) Domestic (Animals)

53840

Nos.

38540

Nos.

70 Lit/day

20 Lit/day

1.43

0.28

2.

Irrigation (for 120 days)

258 ha.

40000

Lit/ha/day

1.24

Total : 2.95

In addition to the above, the working Kumbarkhani UG mine in the study area is also

pumping out groundwater continuously to keep the working faces dry for effective

extraction of coal. An estimate has been made on the water pumped out from this mine

and it comes to 1.24 MCM annually.

Thus, the total groundwater withdrawal in the area amount to 4.19 MCM

Groundwater balance :

i) Gross groundwater recharge : 24.59 MCM

ii) Natural discharge to drains & other

losses (10% of item (i) ) : 2.45 MCM

iii) Net annual groundwater availability : 22.14MCM

iv) Allocation/ projection upto next

25 years for domestic & industrial use : 2.19 MCM

v) Annual groundwater draft for all uses: 4.19 MCM

vi) Groundwater balance (Item iii-iv & v): 15.76 MCM

Groundwater stage of development :

Coal mining is the only industrial activity in the area. Besides this, groundwater utilisation is

mainly for domestic and irrigation use. The level/stage of groundwater development

computation in the present study is around 18.92 %, which can be categorized as "Safe"

with less than 70% value. As per CGWB report on Yeotmal district of Maharashtra, the

stage of development in Wani Tehsil Block in which Ghonsa OCM is located is 5.95 % and

classified as "Safe" category and the same is attached in subsequent pages.

Dynamic & Static resources :

The dynamic and static reserves for the core and buffer zones are estimated by utilising

the aquifer parameter mentioned at the head of 3.4. The opencast mine acts as large

diameter well/ sink wherein all the aquifers overline the working seam would converted in

to unconfined state and the inflow to the mine is contributed from the saturated

overburden formation i.e. multiple aquifer system However the unconfined aquifer is the

most affected in opencast mining area.

The average mine depth of 51 m is considered as exploitable depth for static reserve

estimation in core zone with an area of 2.93 ha. The pre-monsoon water level is around 9

m bgl. with an average fluctuation of 4.0 m.

Whereas for the buffer zone with an area of 295.72 Sq.km. (297.00-2.93), the floor of

unconfined aquifer (50 m) has been considered as extractable depth. The pre-monsoon

water level (average) is about 7.5 m and water table fluctuation is around 2.67 m. The

dynamic & static resources estimated for core and buffer zones are as below :

Estimated Dynamic & Static resources for core and buffer zones

Zone Dynamic reserve Static reserve

Area

(Sq.km)

Water

level

Flu.(m)

Sy Potential

MCM

Area

(Sq.km)

Extractable

thick. of

aquifer

below

Fluc. zone

(m)

Sy Potential MCM

Core 2.93 4.00 0.03 0.35 2.93 21 0.03 1.85

Buffer 294.07 2.67 0.03 23.55 294.07 12.5 0.03 110.28

Total 23.9 112.13

Note : The Ghonsa OCM area is in the recharge area of Penganga river sub-basin.

WATER QUALITY :

Generally, the water quality is mostly alkaline in nature with pH value of 7.9 to 8.5 of

potable quality with low concentration of total dissolved solids (TDS) are to the tune of

236 mg/l to 556 mg/l. (average around 400 mg/lt). The quality of mine discharge from

proposed mine is expected to be with in thresh-holed limits as inferred from the quality of

mine However, monitoring is continuously being done as per Environment Protection

(Amendment Rule, 2000) and in case, any undesirable element noticed, immediate

corrective action will be taken. The quality of ground water in the area is given in

subsequent pages.

Therefore, it can be concluded that the impact on mine water is insignificant so far as the

increase in production is concerned for the last four years. For the balance period of the

project/mine life with the enhanced coal production, scenario is not likely to change

GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2009

NAME OF THE AREA : WANI NORTH

Sr. No

Test Parameters

Standard ( IS : 10500 : 1993 )

WN-23,Wahegao

n 15.01.09

WN-58A, Borda

16.01.09

Desirable limit

Permissible limit

1 Apparent Colour ( Hz Unit )

10 5 5 25

2 Odour unobjectionable unobjectionable unobjectionable -

3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable -

4 Turbidity NTU 1.8 5.4 5 10

5 pH Value 7.54 at 28.5oC 8.10 at 30.5

oC 6.5 to 8.5 No relaxation

6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l

600.67 305.67 300 600

7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.03 0.05 0.3 1.0

8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 151.99 25.05 250 1000

9 Residual Chlorine mg/l Nil Nil 0.2 -

10 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.2 0.5 1.0 1.5

11 TDS mg/l 1164.11 598.84 500 2000

12 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 180.20 99.89 75 200

13 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 36.57 13.62 30 100

14 Copper as(Cu) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 0.05 1.5

15 Manganese as (Mn) mg/l < 0.05 < 0.05 0.1 0.3

16 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 83.23 22.83 200 400

17 Nitrates (as NO3) mg/l 254.79 50.52 45 100

18 Mercury as (Hg) mg/l 0.03 0.38 0.001 No relaxation

19 Cadmium as (Cd) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 No relaxation

20 Selenium as (Se) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 No relaxation

21 Arsenic as (As) mg/l 0.005 0.001 0.05 No relaxation

22 Cyanide as (CN) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 0.05 No relaxation

23 Lead as (Pb) mg/l 0.02 0.03 0.05 No relaxation

24 Zinc as (Zn) mg/l < 0.1 < 0.1 5 15

25 Chromium as (Cr +6

) mg/l < 0.03 0.033 0.05 No relaxation

26 Aluminum as (Al) mg/l 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.2

27 Boron as (B) mg/l 0.08 0.01 1 5

28 Mineral oil mg/l Absent Absent 0.01 0.03

29 Pesticides mg/l Absent Absent Absent 0.001

30 Total Alkalinity mg/l 300.37 252.14 200 600

31 Phenolic Compunds mg/l < 0.001 < 0.001 0.001 0.002

32 Total Coliform (MPN/100 ml)

Absent > 16 Nil 10

33 E.Cond. at 250C µs/cm 1850 856 - -

GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA



Sr. No

Test Parameters

Analysis Results

Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date Standard ( IS : 10500 : 1993 )

WN-63, Ghonsa 16.01.09

WN-64A, Sonegaon 16.01.09

WN-67, Dahegaon 16.01.09

Desirable limit Permissible

limit


3 1 1 5 25

2 Odour unobjectionable

unobjectionable unobjectionable unobjectionable -

3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable -

4 Turbidity NTU 2.7 1.6 2.1 5 10

5 pH Value 8.08 at 30.5oC 7.97 at 30.5

oC 8.12 at 30.5



525.43 483.48 559.41 300 600

7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.03 0.008 0.0073 0.3 1.0

8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 105.21 76.17 210.43 250 1000

9 Residual Chlorine mg/l Nil Nil Nil 0.2 -

10 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.3 0.5 0.4 1.0 1.5

11 TDS mg/l 945.59 777.21 1500.49 500 2000

12 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 119.87 95.89 87.90 75 200

13 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 54.97 59.35 82.70 30 100

14 Copper as(Cu) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.05 1.5

15 Manganese as (Mn) mg/l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.1

16 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 37.24 30.67 81.56 200 400

17 Nitrates (as NO3) mg/l 128.13 158.88 232.1 45 100

18 Mercury as (Hg) mg/l 0.08 < 0.001 0.007 0.001 No relaxation

19 Cadmium as (Cd) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 No relaxation

20 Selenium as (Se) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 No relaxation

21 Arsenic as (As) mg/l 0.001 0.002 0.002 0.05 No relaxation

22 Cyanide as (CN) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.05 No relaxation

23 Lead as (Pb) mg/l 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 No relaxation

24 Zinc as (Zn) mg/l < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 5 15


) mg/l < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03 0.05 No relaxation

26 Aluminum as (Al) mg/l 0.08 0.04 0.32 0.03 0.2

27 Boron as (B) mg/l 0.05 0.02 0.16 1 5

28 Mineral oil mg/l Absent Absent Absent 0.01 0.03

29 Pesticides mg/l Absent Absent Absent Absent 0.001

30 Total Alkalinity mg/l 339.83 265.29 350.78 200 600

31 Phenolic Compunds mg/l < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 0.001 0.002


2 > 16 > 16 Nil 10

33 E.Cond. at 250C µs/cm 1550 1340 2420 - -




Sr. No

Test Parameters

Analysis Results

Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date Standard ( IS : 10500 : 1993 )

WN-71, Kolampod 17.01.09

WN-74, Wirkund 17.01.09

WN-75, Rasa 17.01.09


limit


5 10 5 5 25


unobjectionable unobjectionable unobjectionable -

3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable -

4 Turbidity NTU 3.3 58 3.3 5 10

5 pH Value 7.92 at 30.5oC 7.84 at 30.5

oC 8.12 at 30.5



299.68 319.65 515.44 300 600

7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.03 0.02 0.01 0.3 1.0

8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 7.01 31.06 90.18 250 1000

9 Residual Chlorine mg/l Nil Nil Nil 0.2 -

10 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.5 0.6 0.1 1.0 1.5

11 TDS mg/l 442.4 595.73 1475.6 500 2000

12 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 68.73 83.11 119.87 75 200

13 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 31.13 27.24 52.54 30 100

14 Copper as(Cu) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.05 1.5

15 Manganese as (Mn) mg/l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.1 0.3

16 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 9.59 40.23 114.16 200 400

17 Nitrates (as NO3) mg/l 5.27 45.76 254.79 45 100

18 Mercury as (Hg) mg/l 0.13 0.02 0.02 0.001 No relaxation

19 Cadmium as (Cd) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 No relaxation

20 Selenium as (Se) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 No relaxation

21 Arsenic as (As) mg/l 0.003 0.001 0.003 0.05 No relaxation

22 Cyanide as (CN) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.05 No relaxation

23 Lead as (Pb) mg/l 0.01 < 0.01 0.02 0.05 No relaxation

24 Zinc as (Zn) mg/l < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 5 15


) mg/l < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03 0.05 No relaxation

26 Aluminum as (Al) mg/l 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.03 0.2

27 Boron as (B) mg/l 0.01 0.02 0.18 1 5

28 Mineral oil mg/l Absent Absent Absent 0.01 0.03

29 Pesticides mg/l Absent Absent Absent Absent 0.001

30 Total Alkalinity mg/l 342.01 241.16 352.99 200 600

31 Phenolic Compunds mg/l < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 0.001 0.002


2 > 16 > 16 Nil 10

33 E.Cond. at 250C µs/cm 632 840 2380 - -




Sr. No

Test Parameters

Standard ( IS : 10500 : 1993 )

WN-83A, Pilkiwadhona

17.01.09

WN-86, Susri 16.01.09


limit


3 3 5 25


unobjectionable unobjectionable -

3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable -

4 Turbidity NTU 4.8 2.6 5 10

5 pH Value 7.85 at 30.5oC 7.89 at 30.5



759.19 313.66 300 600

7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.01 0.1 0.3 1.0

8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 248.52 23.05 250 1000

9 Residual Chlorine mg/l Nil Nil 0.2 -

10 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.7 0.2 1.0 1.5

11 TDS mg/l 1310.73 526.33 500 2000

12 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 167.82 85.51 75 200

13 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 82.7 24.32 30 100

14 Copper as(Cu) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 0.05 1.5

15 Manganese as (Mn) mg/l < 0.05 < 0.05 0.1 0.3

16 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 108.72 26.09 200 400

17 Nitrates (as NO3) mg/l 338.26 57.84 45 100

18 Mercury as (Hg) mg/l 0.01 0.04 0.001 No relaxation

19 Cadmium as (Cd) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 No relaxation

20 Selenium as (Se) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 No relaxation

21 Arsenic as (As) mg/l 0.002 0.001 0.05 No relaxation

22 Cyanide as (CN) mg/l < 0.01 < 0.01 0.05 No relaxation

23 Lead as (Pb) mg/l < 0.01 0.03 0.05

24 Zinc as (Zn) mg/l < 0.1 < 0.1 5 15


) mg/l < 0.03 < 0.03 0.05 No relaxation

26 Aluminum as (Al) mg/l 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.2

27 Boron as (B) mg/l 0.14 0.02 1 5

28 Mineral oil mg/l Absent Absent 0.01 0.03

29 Pesticides mg/l Absent Absent Absent 0.001

30 Total Alkalinity mg/l 210.48 241.16 200 600

31 Phenolic Compunds mg/l < 0.001 < 0.001 0.001 0.002


> 16 Absent Nil 10

33 E.Cond. at 250C µs/cm 2260 731 - -

,

MINE DRAINAGE/PUMPING :

The semiconsolidated Gondwanas are mostly stratified formations. The permeable beds

(Sandstone horizons) act as individual hydrogeological units and develop multi-aquifer

system. As such under these circumstances, the groundwater flow/velocity along the

bedding planes is higher than across the plane. It is imperative that horizontal hydraulic

conductivity is many folds higher than the vertical hydraulic conductivity.

The opencast mine acts as large diameter well/sink resulted in by cutting /extraction of

different aquifer zones/formations overlying the working coal seam. As soon as

depression / pit is created due to mine cut, the initial discharge is generally heavy due to

concentration of flow to that region thereby creating depletion/draw down in water

levels in the surrounding area and the inflow stabilises due to partial desaturation. With

increase in depth of incision, the semiconfined aquifer would also be exposed

/punctured thereby the total system would be converted into water table condition and

a cone of depression would be formed by the gravity drainage from different aquifer

zones. In opencast mining, the unconfined aquifer is the most affected and the

semiconfined aquifer is least affected. The mine effluent & influence is directly

proportional to the mine area and depth.

The groundwater inflow computation has been done by utilising the above mentioned

aquifer and mine parameters. The classic Theis equation has been modified by

introducing mine expansion rate and the groundwater inflow to the Ghonsa OC mine

has been estimated to be around 3500 m3/day (1.28 MCM annually ) at the final quarry

depth of 76 m.

The operating Kumbarkhani UG mine in the buffer zone area is continuously pumping

groundwater to the tune of 1.1 MCM annually as part of mine management.

RADIUS OF MINE INFLUENCE AREA :

In the opencast mines, the different aquifers overlying the working coal seam would be

contributing groundwater to the mine by gravity drainage since they are

exposed/removed at the mine. The anticipated groundwater inflow to the mine is to the

tune of 3500 m3/day at the final quarry depth of 76 m. As such due to this

pumping/gravity drainage, cone of depression would be formed. The shape and extent

of the cone would depend on mainly hydraulic conductivity and specific yield of

aquifers, mine depth & area etc.

Generally steep drawdown cone would be formed in poor potential aquifers thereby the

influence area is to small distance and reverse is established in respect of aquifers with

high hydraulic conductivity. The radius of mine influence area has been estimated for

Ghonsa OCM by using Sichardt formula based on the above mentioned aquifer and

mine parameters and works out to about 600 m at final mine depth of 76 m. It may be

appropriate to mention here that the presence of prominent boundaries/faults and also

interfringing of sandstone and shale beds may restrict the propogation of drawdown

cone.

Mine induced effect would be distinctly noticed within a distance of 300 m from the

mine edge in the down-dip side and becomes milder/ insignificant thereafter. However

the effect is limited/negligible in the up-dip side of the incrop zone due to shallow mine

depth & area and further mine development is towards dip-side only.

3.6 BASE LINE AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL STATUS

Rationale Behind Sampling

To know the background ambient noise level at the operating Ghonsa OCP and its

surrounding environment, 6 locations (one in core zone and five in buffer zone) were

identified for baseline study.

The noise level monitoring stations are given below.

AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS

SI.No. Location Name Location

Code

1. Core-zone N1

2. Ghonsa village N2

3. Phulora N3

4. Salgaon N4

5. Kalampad village N5

6. Dahegaon village N6


The generated noise level data are given in subsequent pages and the abstract is

furnished in Table below.

Noise level status

S.No. Zone

Leq. Noise level

(mean)(dB (A)) Noise level

Standards

Daytime Nighttime Daytime Nighttime

1. Core zone 60.8 51.7 75 70

2. Buffer zone 47.4 – 52.6 40.1 – 42.6 55 45



norms for acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential area, these values are found to

be within the limits.

Summary

While comparing with IS: 4954 -1986 norms for acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential

area, the Leq values are found to be within the limits.

NOISE LEVEL DATA


Season : Winter `09-10

S.NO. Location name Daytime Leq. Nighttime Leq.

1 Core-zone (N1) 60.4 51.7

2 Ghonsa village(N2) 52.6 40.8

3 Phulora (N3) 49.3 42.6

4 Salgaon (N4) 48.5 41.3

5 Kalampad village (N5) 47.8 40.6

6 Dahegaon village (N6) 47.4 40.1

3.7 BASE LINE Soil Quality:

In order to assess the quality of soil in the surrounding area covering both core zone and

buffer zone analysis of soil sample at three locations have been carried out as given

below:-


Soil characteristics, erosion aspects, soil fertility etc., have direct bearing on the

environment. Knowledge of soil parameters is essential for the planning and

implementation of a-forestation. Further, major mining activities affect the soil regime of the

surrounding areas directly or indirectly. Hence, it becomes important to study the soil

characteristics.

By keeping the above aspects in view, three locations are selected in the study area.

Locations are selected in such a way that different type of soils for supporting different

species of vegetation are covered. The soil quality monitoring stations are furnished below

and are shown in Fig. I.

Dump soil, Corezone - S1

Agri.Land, Corezone village - S2

Barren land, Corezone - S3


The soil quality data collected are given in below.

Soil quality status

S.No. Parameters Range of Concentration

1 pH 6.40-7.63

2. Organic Carbon (%) 0.60 – 1.20

3. Potassium (mg/kg) 0.501 – 159

4. Nitrogen (mg/kg) 0.476 - 249

5. Available magnesium (mg/kg) 0.304 – 1.70

6. Texture Class Clay Loam

Summary

The soil quality in the project area appears to be good and would support after suitable

reclamation measures. SOIL QUALITY DATA

Location : Dump soil, Core Zone (S1) Sampling Date : 20.12.2009

Sl.

No. Parameter

Depth, cm

0-30 30-60 60-100

1. pH 6.40 6.44 6.50

2. Electrical conductivity (m-mhos/cm at 20C) 0.070 0.65 0.079

3. Nitrogen,mg/kg 0.482 0.476 0.489

4. Phosphorus, mg/kg 0.081 0.077 0.088

5. Potassium, mg/kg 0.510 0.501 0.523

6. Total Magnesium, mg/kg 0.312 0.304 0.326

7. Organic carbon (%) 1.20 1.14 1.19

8. Grain size distribution

Sand(%)

Silt (%)

Clay (%)

11.65

52.18

36.17

14.03

49.68

36.29

13.57

48.88

37.55

9. Textural class Clayey silt

10. Bulk density (g/cc) 1.19 1.25 1.32

11. Liquid limit (%) 15.68 14.96 15.80

12. Plastic limit (%) 11.66 11.08 11.26

13. Infiltration rate (cm/hr) - 2.4 -

14. Field capacity (%) 9.9 10.4 10.5

15. Wilting co-efficient (%) 0.8 0.9 0.9

16. Available water storage capacity (%) 9.1 9.5 9.6

SOIL QUALITY DATA Location : Agri. Land, Corezone (S2) Sampling Date : 20.12.2009

Sl.

No. Parameter

Depth, cm

0-30 30-60 60-100

1. pH 7.53 7.59 7.63


3. Nitrogen, mg/kg 242 249 245

4. Phosphorus, mg/kg 31.4 32.8 34.9

5. Potassium, mg/kg 152 159 155

6. Total Magnesium, mg/kg 1.4 1.7 1.5

7. Organic carbon (%) 1.12 1.15 1.19


Sand (%)

Silt (%)

Clay (%)

23

25

52

20

24

56

18

23

59

9. Textural class Clay Loam

10. Bulk density (g/cc) 1.15 1.19 1.15

11. Liquid limit (%) 22.8 23.4 25.1

12. Plastic limit (%) 11.8 12.1 12.0

13. Infiltration rate (cm/hr) 2.7

14. Field capacity (%) 5.9 6.1 6.3



SOIL QUALITY DATA

Location : Barren Land, Corezone (S3) Sampling Date : 20.12.2009

Sl.

No. Parameter

Depth, cm

0-30 30-60 60-100

1. pH 7.26 7.31 7.35


3. Nitrogen, mg/kg 156 162 168

4. Phosphorus, mg/kg 12.1 12.8 13.1

5. Potassium, mg/kg 72 76 81

6. Total magnesium, mg/kg 1.22 1.27 1.25

7. Organic carbon (%) 0.62 0.64 0.60


Sand (%)

Silt (%)

Clay (%)

26

30

44

28

26

96

31

24

45

9. Textural class Clay Loam

10. Bulk density (g/cc) 0.87 0.89 0.93

11. Liquid limit (%) 16.8 17.5 17.7

12. Plastic limit (%) 14.5 14.8 15.0

13. Infiltration rate (cm/hr) - 3.8 -

14. Field capacity (%) 5.9 6.1 6.3



3.8 Flora & Fauna

A. INTRODUCTION

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study was conducted to generate baseline

data of flora and fauna for Ghonsa (OC) Mine Area during winter months. The project is

situated in Wani North area of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) in Maharashtra State.

Topographically the areas are encompassed by undulating terrain of flat ridges with

fragments of natural vegetation, which is characterized by tropical dry deciduous forest

type. Mean annual temperatures are recorded between 250c to 400c. Average annual

precipitation is recorded from 800 to1200mm mostly during south west monsoon period.

Generally the soils are sandy loam but predominantly sandy brown at slopes of hilly

terrain.

OBJECTIVE(S):

To generate baseline data on flora and fauna in core and buffer zone of the project.

To assess environmental impacts and potential damages to terrestrial flora, fauna and

aquatic bodies

To suggest environment mitigation measures and conservation plan for the biodiversity of

core and buffer zones.

B. METHODOLOGY:

The survey of flora and fauna was undertaken in core and buffer zones areas during

winter months. The survey team consist Prof. M. Venkayya, Dept. of Botany and Dr. P.S.

Raja Sekhar, Associate professor, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam and VRDS consultancy members Sri .M. D.Salve and Mr. M. Shankar.

The team members conduct field visits with in 15 km range of core zone and buffer zone

areas and covered the villages viz. Gawarala, Nawargaon, Wegaon, Saganpur, Raipur,

Zamkola, Kosara, Palloni, Mendholi, Pattarpur and Hiwardhara. The study aspects

covered by the EIA team under the following subtitles:

FLORA

1. Agriculture crops

2. Commercial crops

3. Plantations done by the WCL/Forest Department

4. Natural vegetation /Forest type

5. Grassland vegetation

6. Endangered species

7. Endemic species

8. Aquatic flora

FAUNA

1. Total listing of faunal elements

2. Endangered species (as per Indian wildlife act)

3. Endemic species

4. Migratory species

5. Migratory corridors or Paths

6. Breeding and spawning grounds

7. Aquatic fauna.

Floral analysis of the study areas of terrestrial origin was carried out based on physical

verification of natural patches selected randomly and plant species associations of the

core and buffer zones. The plant species were identified neither in the field it self based

on their morphological features and reproductive materials. The unknown collected

plant species identity was confirmed with the known herbarium collections of the dept.

of Botany, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

The agriculture activities in relation to cropping patterns and seasonal crop varieties

cultivated i.e. vegetables, cereals and pulses were assessed through field survey of the

village crop lands, secondary information gathered from local inhabitants and personal

interviews with the village level revenue officials. All these observations of core and

buffer zone areas were noted on data sheets and are presented in tabular formats.

Fauna was recorded neither from direct observations viz. pug marks, skeletal remains,

animal droppings nor indirect evidences of gathered information by interviewing the

local villagers about the presence or absence of the important wild life fauna.

Avian fauna (bird’s species) was observed through binoculars of focal length 8 x12X and

species identification has been done from ornithological notes and pictorial descriptions

of various authors. The status assessment of faunal elements was determined based on

their frequency of occurrence and as per the scheduled references of the Indian wildlife

(Protection) Act, 1972

TERRESTRIAL FLORA

Terrestrial flora of the region was classified in to natural vegetation of forest origin, agro-

ecosystems of agriculture crop varieties, cash crops of commercial importance, and

agro-forestry plantations raised by the Western Coal Fields and Forest department in the

vicinity of mining project areas.

Agricultural Crops

To a greater extent two times in a year the crops are cultivated during the south west

monsoon months of July to October (Kharif) and winter months of November to January

(Rabi). The cropping pattern is greatly varied from mixed crops in low lands to mono

crop varieties of dry land areas. The crop varieties, which are cultivated in core and

buffer zones of the project, are presented in Tables below.

Commercial Crops

Commercial crops like pulses and oil seeds are cultivated in the crop lands of the project

areas along with traditional crop varieties during the post-monsoon period of November,

December and January for subsistence income generation and livelihood of local

communities. The list of commercial crops grown in core and buffer zone of the project

are presented in Tables below.

Plantations/Agro forestry species:

The following Agro forestry species are raised at farm lands, in cultivable waste lands of

the village outskirts, on the banks of non-perennial streams, rivulets and at road side

vacant areas. The agro forestry species of Core zone and Buffer zones are listed in Tables

below.

Natural Vegetation / Forest Types

The natural vegetation is classified as dry deciduous forest of trees, shrubs and

herbaceous communities. The flora of the region succeeded in to three layer

stratification of top storey of canopy layer, middle storey and lower story of ground level.

Natural vegetation was found to be in degraded status in the mining areas of core zone

with grassy slopes and discontinuous dry deciduous thickets of xerophytes. A systematic

list of plant species of the core and buffer Zones is presented in Table below.

Flora of Core Zone:

List of Agricultural crops in Core zone

Crop variety Family name Botanical name Local/Trade name

Vegetables Amaranthacea Abelmoschus esculentus Bhendi

Cucurbiataceae Coccinia indica Kundru

Solanaceae Capsicum annum Mirchi

Solanum melongena Brinjal

List of Cash (commercial) crops in Core Zone

Crop variety Family name Botanical name Local /Trade name

Not Applicable Na Na Na

List of Agro forestry species of Core Zone

Family name Botanical name Local/Trade name

Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Amba/Mango

Caesalpinaceae Tamarindus indica Iimli/Tamarind Tree

Cemarubiaceae Ailanthus excelsa Maharukh

Euphorniaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla/Indian goose berry

Pongamia pinnata Karanj/Beech tree

Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Bamboo

Meliaceaea Azadirachta indica Neem

Mimosaceae Acacia catechu Khair

A.auaculiformis Babool

Albizia lebeck Shirish

Myrtaceae Syzygium cumini Amrud

Rhamnaceae Zyzyphus jujube Bhor

List of Natural (vegetation) Flora Core Zone Area

Canopy /Upper layer – Tree flora


Anacardiaceae Semecarpus anacardium Bibba

Annonaceae Annona squamosa Sitaphal

Caesalpinaceae Bahunia racemosa Apta

Cassia fistula Bahawa

Tamarindus indica Chunch


Combretaceae Anogiessus latifolia Dhawda

Ebenaceae Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu

Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla

Fabaceae Butea monosperma Palas

Dalbergia paniculata Dhobin

D. sisso Sisam

Erythrina variegate Kasai

Pongamia pinnata Karanj

Pterocorpus marsupium Bija

Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Katang bamboo

Lecythidaceae Careya arborea Kunbhi

Lytheraceae Lagerstroemia parviflora Lendia/lenda

Meliaceae Azadirachta indica Neem

Mimosaceae Acacia araculiformis Babul

A. catechu Khair

A.nilotica Babul

Albizzia lebbeck Sirish

Cassia siamea Kashid

Leucaena leucocephala Subabul

Moraceae Ficus bengalensis Vad

F.religiosa Pipal

Moringaceae Moringa critifolia Aal

Myrtaceae Syzygium cumini Jamun

Palmae Borassus flabellifer Sindhi

Rhamnaceae Zizyphus mauritiana Ber

Rutaceae Chloroxylon swietenia Behura

Sapindaceae Schleichera oleosa Kusumb

Sterculiaceae Sterculia urnes Karaj

Tiliaceae Grewia tilifolia Dhaman

Verbenaceae Tectona grandis Sagwan

Middle layer – Tress & Climbers

Family name Botanical name Local/ Trade name

Celastraceae Maytenus emarginata Bharati

Combretaceae Calycopteris floribunda Gilibuli

Combretum ovilifolium Piwarvel

Convolvulaceae Argyria nervosa Rakath vel

Ipomoea quiomequit Ganesh vel

I. eriocarpa Boota

I.palmata Ghiabato

Euphorbiaceae Ricinus communis Arandi

Fabaceae Abrus precartorious Gunj

Flocourtiaceae Flacourtia indica Kakai

Minispermaceae Cocculus hirsutus Vasan vel

Periplocaceae Cryptolepis buchanani Dhdhi

Rhamnaceae Ventilago denticulate Lokhandi

Zizypus juzuba Bhor

Z.oenoplia Eroni

Tiliaceae Grewia hirsute Gaturli

Verbenaceae Lantana camara Raimunia

Vitex nigunda Nirgundi

Ground layer – Shrubs & Herbs


Acanthaceae Andropogon pumilus Diwartan

Barleria prionitis Katekoranti

Amaranrhus spinosus Kate chawli

Asclepidaceae Hygrophylla sculli Na

Compositae Tridax procumbens Kamarmodi

Parthenium hysterophorus Gajar gawat

Spilanthus acmella Na

E.nummularis Na

Merremia emarginata Undir khani

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia hirta Dhudhi

Fabaceae Alyscicarpus monilifer Na

Desmodium dichotomum Na

I.cordifolia Na

Tephrosia hamiltonii Divali

Lavendula bipinnata Na

Leucas biflora Na

Malvaceae Hibiscus lobatus Na

H.ovalifolius Na

Sida acuta Na

Mimosaceae Mimosa pudica Lajavanti

Myrtaceae Rotala tenuis Na

Nyctaginaceae Boerhavia diffusa Na

Rananculaceae Cleome viscose Pivili tilwan

Rubiaceae Borreria articularis Na

Physalis minima Na

Zygophylaceae Tribulus terrestris Goakru

Grass Lands:

No prominent grass land ecosystem has been found in the Core zone area. However the

grasslands are mixed with natural vegetation of low lands and in cultivated fields. The

grasses and sedges of core zone are listed in Table below.

List of Grasses and Sedges of Core Zone

Family name Botanical name Local /Trade name

Cyperaceae Kyllina tenufolia Na

Graminae Aristida hystrix Na

Chloris barbata Na

Dactylocte aegyptiaca Na

Digitaria ternate Na

Eragrastiella bifaria Na

Eragrastis ciliaris Na


Endangered Flora: No endangered plant species in Core zone.

List of Endangered Flora of Core Zone


Not Applicable Na Na

Endemic Flora: No endemic plant species have been found in Core zone.

List of Endemic Flora of Core Zone



Aquatic Flora:

No perennial aquatic bodies are present in the Core zone. The following aquatic flora

observed in the village ditches and small ponds.

Aquatic plants of Core zone of Project areas



Flora of Buffer Zone

List of Agricultural crops in Buffer Zone

Crop variety Family name Botanical name Local/Trade name

Cereals Poaceae Zey mays Makkha/Maize

Triticum aestivum Wheat

Pulses Fabacea Cajanus cajan Arhar/Tuar

Cicer arietinum Channa

Phaseolus mungo Mung

Phaseolus aconitifolius Moth

Vegetables Amaranthacea Abelmoschus esculentus Bhendi

Cucurbiataceae Coccinia indica Kundru

Solanaceae Capsicum annum Mirchi

Lycopersicon lycopersicum Tomato

Solanum melongena Brinjal

List of Cash (commercial) crops in Buffer Zone

Crop variety Family name Botanical name Local /Trade name

Pulses Fabacea Cajanus cajan Tuar

Phaseolus mungo Mung

Dolichos lablab Sem

Solanacea Lycopersicon lycopersicum Tomato

Linaceae Linum usitatissimum Alsi/Linseed

List of Agro forestry species in Buffer Zone


Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Amba/Mango

Caesalpinaceae Tamarindus indica Iimli/Tamarind Tree


Combretaceae Terminalia arjuna Arjun

Euphorniaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla/Indian goose

berry

Fabaceae Dalbergia sisso Shesam/Rose wood

Pongamia pinnata Karanj/Beech tree

Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Bamboo

Meliaceaea Azadirachta indica Neem

Mimosaceae Acacia catechu Khair

A.auaculiformis Babool

Albizia lebeck Shirish

Myrtaceae Syzygium cumini Amrud

Rhamnaceae Zyzyphus jujube Bhor


List of Flora (Natural Vegetation) of Buffer Zone

(a) Canopy /Upper layer – Tree flora


Anacardiaceae Semecarpus anacardium Bibba

Annonaceae Annona squamosa Sitaphal

Caesalpinaceae Bahunia racemosa Apta

Cassia fistula Bahawa

Hardwickia binnata Anjan

Parkinsonia aculeate Vedi-babul

Tamarindus indica Chunch


Combretaceae Anogiessus latifolia Dhawda

Terminalia alata Ain

T. arjuna Arjun/Kahu

T. chebula Hirda

Ebenaceae Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu

Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla

Fabaceae Butea monosperma Palas

Dalbergia paniculata Dhobin

D. sisso Sisam

Erythrina variegate Kasai

Pongamia pinnata Karanj

Pterocorpus marsupium Bija

Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Katang bamboo

Lecythidaceae Careya arborea Kunbhi

Leeaceae Leea crispa Kuram

Lytheraceae Lagerstroemia parviflora Lendia/lenda

Meliaceae Azadirachta indica Neem

Mimosaceae Acacia araculiformis Babul

A. catechu Khair

A.nilotica Babul

Albizzia lebbeck Sirish

A.odoratisima Shinchuva

A. procera Pandra

Cassia siamea Kashid

Leucaena leucocephala Subabul

Moraceae Ficus bengalensis Vad

F.racemosa Umber

F.religiosa Pipal

Moringaceae Moringa critifolia Aal

Myrtaceae Syzygium cumini Jamun

Eugenia jambolana Jambhul

Palmae Borassus flabellifer Sindhi

Rhamnaceae Zizyphus mauritiana Ber

Rutaceae Chloroxylon swietenia Behura

Sapindaceae Schleichera oleosa Kusumb

Sterculiaceae Sterculia urnes Karaj

Waltheria americana Safed bendi

Tiliaceae Grewia tilifolia Dhaman


(b) Middle layer – Tress & Climbers


Asclepidaceae Damia extensa Utaranvel

Celastraceae Maytenus emarginata Bharati

Combretaceae Calycopteris floribunda Gilibuli

Combretum ovilifolium Piwarvel

Convolvulaceae Argyria nervosa Rakath vel

Cuscuta reflexa Amar vel

Ipomoea quiomequit Ganesh vel

I. eriocarpa Boota

I.palmata Ghiabato

I.absucura Dopateluta

Discoreaceae Dioscorea bulbifera Akas vel

Euphorbiaceae Kirganelia reticulate Pitundi

Securengia virosa Dhani

Fabaceae Abrus precartorious Gunj

Butea superba Palas vel

Flocourtiaceae Flacourtia indica Kakai

Minispermaceae Cocculus hirsutus Vasan vel

Nyctaginaceae Nyctanthus arbortristis Kharasi

Periplocaceae Cryptolepis buchanani Dhdhi

Rhamnaceae Ventilago denticulate Lokhandi

Zizypus juzuba Bhor

Z.oenoplia Eroni

Z.glaberrima Ghoti

Tiliaceae Grewia hirsute Gaturli

Verbenaceae Lantana camara Raimunia

Vitex nigunda Nirgundi

(d) Ground layer – Shrubs & Herbs


Acanthaceae Andropogon pumilus Diwartan

Barleria prionitis Katekoranti

Amaranthaceae Achyranthus aspera Chirchitta

Amaranrhus spinosus Kate chawli

Caesalpinaceae Cassia absus Kan kuti

Compositae Tridax procumbens Kamarmodi

Parthenium hysterophorus Gajar gawat

Spilanthus acmella Na

Convolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides Na

E.nummularis Na

Merremia emarginata Undir khani

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia hirta Dhudhi

E.rosea Na

Fabaceae Alyscicarpus monilifer Na

Indigofera linifolia Na

I.cordifolia Na

Tephrosia hamiltonii Divali

Labiateae Hyptis suaveolens Na

Ocimum sanctum Tulsi

Ocimum bassilicum Rantulsi

Leucas biflora Na

Liliaceae Gloriosa superba Khadyanag

Malvaceae Hibiscus lobatus Na

H.ovalifolius Na

Sida acuta Na

Martinaceae Martynia annua Waghnakhi

Mimosaceae Mimosa pudica Lajavanti

Myrtaceae Rotala tenuis Na

Nyctaginaceae Boerhavia diffusa Na

Oxalidaceae Oxalis corniculata Tipani

Rananculaceae Cleome viscose Pivili tilwan

Rubiaceae Borreria articularis Na

Solanaceae Datura metal Kala dhotra

Physalis minima Na

Zygophylaceae Tribulus terrestris Goakru

Grass Lands:

No prominent grass land ecosystem has been found in the core zone area. However the

grasslands are mixed with natural vegetation of low lands and in cultivated fields. The

grasses and sedges of Buffer zone are listed in Table below.

List of Grasses and Sedges of Buffer Zone


Cyperaceae Kyllina tenufolia Na

Scleria annularis Na

Graminae Apluda mutica Phulkia

Aristida hystrix Na

Chloris barbata Na

Cymbapogon martini Tikhadi

Dactylocte aegyptiaca Na

Digitaria ternate Na

Eleusine indica Na

Eragrastiella bifaria Na


Endangered Flora: No endangered plant species in Core zone.

List of Endangered Flora of Buffer Zone



Endemic Flora: No endemic plant species have been found in Core zone.

List of Endemic Flora of Buffer Zone



Aquatic Flora:

No perennial aquatic bodies are present in the Core zone. The following aquatic flora

observed in the village ditches and small ponds.

Aquatic plants of Buffer zone


Convolvulaceae Ipomoea aquatica Water spinach

Gentianaceae Nymphoides indica Floating Leaf

Nelumbonaceae Nelumbo nucifera Lotus

TERRESTRIAL FAUNA

Fauna of Core Zone

Faunal diversity is very negligible in project areas of the core zone as the habitat conditions

are not being suitable for the distribution of important wildlife fauna. The Check lists of faunal

groups of the Core zone are presented in Table below.

Checklist of Terrestrial Fauna of Core zone

(a) Mammals

Zoological name Common name Status in Wildlife(Protection) Act

Rousettus leschenaulti Indian Fulvous Fruit- Bat Schedule-V, Section 3

Mus booduga Indian Field Mouse Schedule-V, Section, 5

Mus rattus rattus Common House Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6

Bandicota bengalensis Bandicoot Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6

Herpestes edwardsi Indian Grey Mongoose Schedule-IV, Section, 6A

(b) Birds


Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Schedule-IV, Section,11

Ardeola grayii Indian pond heron Schedule-IV, Section,11

Milvus migrans Black kite Schedule-IV, Section,11

Streptopelia chinensis Spotted dove Schedule-IV, Section,11

Alcedo atthis Small blue kingfisher Schedule-IV, Section,11

Halcyon smyrensis White-breasted

kingfisher

Schedule-IV, Section,11

Merops orientalis Small bee-eater Schedule-IV, Section,11

Acridotheres tristis Common myna Schedule-IV, Section,11

Sturnus contra Asian pied starling Schedule-IV, Section,11

Venellus indicus Red-wattled lapwing Schedule-IV, Section,11

Chardrius dubius Little ringed flover Schedule-IV, Section,11

Psittakula krameri Rose ringed parakeet Schedule-IV, Section,11

Pyccnonotus cafer Red-vented bulbul Schedule-IV, Section,11

Coracias benghalensis Indian roller Schedule-IV, Section,11

Turdoides caudatus Common babbler Schedule-IV, Section,11

Centropus sinensis Crow pheasant Schedule-IV, Section,11

Dicrurrus adsimilis Black Drango Schedule-IV, Section,11

Carvus splendens House crow Schedule—V, Section,1

Passer domesticus House sparrow Schedule-IV, Section,11

(c) Reptiles

Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life(Protection) Act


(d) Amphibians

Zoological name Common name Status in wildlife (Protection) Act


(e) Butter flies

Zoological name Common name Status in wildlife(Protection) Act


Endangered Species (as per Wildlife (Protection) Act: No Endangered fauna was

recorded in Core Zone.

Checklist of Endangered species of Core zone



Endemic Species of the Project areas: No endemic species were observed in Core Zone

Checklist of Endemic species of Core zone

Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act


Migratory species of the Project areas: No migratory fauna was observed in Core Zone

Table 2.4a: Checklist of Migratory species of Core zone



Migratory corridors and Flight paths: No Migratory Corridors and Flight paths were

present in Core Zone.

Table 2.5a: Migratory corridors of Core zone

Name of the area Location Protected status


Breeding and Spawning grounds: No breeding and spawning grounds were earmarked

for the wildlife fauna in Core zone.

Breeding and spawning grounds of Core zone



Aquatic Fauna:

Aquatic fauna belong to Fin-fish (Fishes), Shell- fish (Mollusc) and Crustaceans Prawns) of

non-commercial species. The checklist of aquatic fauna of Core Zone is presented in

Table below

Checklist of Aquatic fauna of Core Zone

(a) Fishes:

Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life(Protection)Act

Clarias batrachus Magur Not Applicable

Mugil cephalous Mullet Not Applicable

Catla catla Catla Not Applicable

(b) Crustaceans


Macrobrachium rosenbergi Freshwater Prawn Not Applicable

(c) Mollusc


Littorina sp. Common snail Not Applicable

Fauna of Buffer Zone:

The buffer zone areas of the project are providing with suitable habitats for the

distribution of wildlife fauna like mammals. The bird’s fauna is conspicuous in the buffer

zone areas. The fauna of the buffer zone areas are listed in Table below.

Checklist of Terrestrial Fauna of Buffer zone

(a) Mammals


Rousettus leschenaulti Indian Fulvous Fruit- bat Schedule-V, Section 3

Presbytis entellus The Common Langur Schedule-II, Part-I,Section,4A

Mus booduga Indian Field Mouse Schedule-V, Section, 5

Mus rattus rattus Common House Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6

Bandicota bengalensis Bandicoot Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6

Herpestes edwardsi Indian Grey Mongoose Schedule-IV, Section, 6A

Lepus nigricollis nigricollis Black napped Hare Schedule-IV, Section, 3A

Felis chaus Jungle Cat Schedule-II,Part-II,Section,2C

Vulpes bengalensis Indian Fox Schedule-II, Part-I,Section,1B

Canis aureus Jackal Schedule-II,Part-I,Section,2B

(b) Birds


Egretta alba Larger egret Schedule-IV, Section,11

Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Schedule-IV, Section,11

Ardeola grayii Indian pond heron Schedule-IV, Section,11

Milvus migrans Black kite Schedule-IV, Section,11

Haliastur Indus Brahminy kite Schedule-IV, Section,11

Streptopelia chinensis Spotted dove Schedule-IV, Section,11

Alcedo atthis Small blue kingfisher Schedule-IV, Section,11

Halcyon smyrensis White-breasted

kingfisher


Merops orientalis Small bee-eater Schedule-IV, Section,11

Dinopium benghalensis Common wood

pecker


Acridotheres tristis Common myna Schedule-IV, Section,11

Upupa epops Common hoopoe Schedule-IV, Section,11

Sturnus contra Asian pied starling Schedule-IV, Section,11

Dendrocitta vagabond Indian tree pie Schedule-IV, Section,11

Venellus indicus Red-wattled lapwing Schedule-IV, Section,11

Chardrius dubius Little ringed flover Schedule-IV, Section,11

Psittakula krameri Rose ringed parakeet Schedule-IV, Section,11

Pyccnonotus cafer Red-vented bulbul Schedule-IV, Section,11

Coracias benghalensis Indian roller Schedule-IV, Section,11

Turdoides caudatus Common babbler Schedule-IV, Section,11

Centropus sinensis Crow pheasant Schedule-IV, Section,11

Dicrurrus adsimilis Black Drango Schedule-IV, Section,11

Carvus macrorhynchos Jungle crow Schedule-IV, Section,1

Carvus splendens House crow Schedule—V, Section,1

Passer domesticus House sparrow Schedule-IV, Section,11

Ploceus philippinus Baya weaver Schedule-IV, Section,11

(c) Reptiles

Zoological name Common name Status in Wildlife (Protection)

Act

Varanus benghalensis Indian monitor lizard Schedule-II, Part-II

Enhydris enhydris Smooth water snake Schedule-IV, Section,12

Natrix piscator Olive keel back snake Schedule-IV, Section,12

(d) Amphibians


Euphlyctis hexadactyla Common frog Schedule-IV, section,13

Bufo melanostictus Common toad Schedule-IV, section,13

(e) Butter flies

Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection)

Act

Danaus genutia Striped tiger Schedule-IV, Section,18

Antheria mylita Moth Schedule-IV, Section,18

Endangered Species (as per Wildlife (Protection) Act: No Endangered fauna was

recorded in Buffer Zone.

Checklist of Endangered species of Buffer zone

Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection)

Act


Endemic Species of the Project areas: No endemic species were observed in Buffer Zone

Checklist of Endemic species of Buffer zone



Migratory species of the Project areas: No migratory fauna observed in Buffer Zone

Checklist of Migratory species of Buffer zone



Migratory corridors and Flight paths: No migratory corridors and Flight paths were

observed in Buffer Zone.

Migratory corridors of Buffer zone



Breeding and Spawning grounds: No breeding and spawning grounds were earmarked

for the wildlife fauna in Buffer zone.

Breeding and spawning grounds of Buffer zone



Aquatic Fauna:

Aquatic faunal groups are of Fin- fish (Fishes) and Shell- fish (Mollusc) and Crustaceans

(Prawns) of non-commercial species.

Checklist of Aquatic Fauna of Buffer Zone

(a) Fishes:


Channa punctatus Spotted murrel Not Applicable

Clarias batrachus Magur Not Applicable

Mugil cephalous Mullet Not Applicable

Labeo rohita Rohu Not Applicable

Labeo gonious Minor carp Not Applicable

Catla catla Catla Not Applicable

(b) Crustaceans


Macrobrachium rosenbergi Freshwater Prawn Not Applicable

Macrobrachium

malcolmsoni

Small Prawn Not Applicable

(c) Mollusc


Planoxis sulcatus Ground snail Not Applicable

Littorina sp. Common snail Not Applicable

EIA - Summary Statement

SURVEY REPORT ON GENERATION OF BASE LINE DATA FOR FLORA AND FAUNA OF GHONSA

(OC) MINE OF WESTERN COAL FIELDS LTD.

I. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone and buffer zone areas of the

following (up to 15km):

S.No Geographical features Name Aerial distance from 15 (km)

Core Zone Buffer Zone

1 National Park /Sanctuary Not

Applicable

None None

2. Biosphere reserve/Tiger/Elephant

Reserve/any other Reserve

Not

Applicable

None None

3. Forest Type (RF/PF/Unclassified) Not

Applicable

None None

4. Habitat for Migratory Birds Not

Applicable

None None

5. Corridor for animals of schedule

1& II of wildlife (protection)

Act,1972

Not

Applicable

None None

6 Archeological sites Notified /Others Not

Applicable

None None

II A. Description of Flora in the Core and Buffer Zones

A. Flora Core Zone Buffer Zone

1.Agricultural crops Table given above Table given above

2.Commercial crops Table given above Table given above

3.Plantations/Agro forestry Table given above Table given above

4.Natural vegetation/Forest

type

No forest areas

(Table given above)

No forest areas (Table

given above)

5. Grass lands No grass lands

(Table given above)

No grass lands

(Table given above)

6.Endangered species None of the species found None of the species found

7. Endemic species None of the species found None of the specie found

8. Others (specify) No prominent aquatic

bodies are present

No prominent aquatic

bodies are present

II B. Description of Fauna in the Core and Buffer Zones

B. Fauna Core Zone Buffer Zone

1.Endangered species None None

2. Endemic Species Not present Not present

3.Migratory species None None

4. Details of Aquatic fauna. No prominent aquatic

bodies


bodies

PROF. M.VENKAIAH, M.SC.P.HD DR.P.S.RAJA SEKHAR, M.SC.PH.D

Professor (Botanist) Associate Professor (Zoologist)

DEPT. OF BOTANY DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

ANDHRA UNIVERSITY ANDHRA UNIVERSITY

Visakhapatnam-53 003, A.P Visakhapatnam-530 003, A.P

CHAPTER – IV

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

&

MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 AIR POLLUTION IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The impact assessment has been carried out dealing with the following points:

(a) Phase-wise inventory of air pollution emission sources

(b) Impact assessment

a. Phase-wise inventory of air pollution emission sources

The pollution sources are obvious and to assess the impact, the project life is divided into

following time frames:

Operation phase


The activities associated with these time frames and having impact on the ambient air

quality along with the pollutants are enumerated in the following sections:

Operational phase

During this phase, activities necessary for mining of coal, its handling and transport are

taken up. Such activities having impact on ambient air quality are detailed below:

(i) Drilling : Dust

(ii) Blasting of coal and

overburden

: Dust and noxious gases

(iii) Handling of coal : Dust and noxious gases

(iv) Overburden handling : Dust and noxious gases

(v) Dump formation (internal) : Dust and exhaust fumes from

dumpers and dust till the

development of green cover

(vi) Movement of vehicles : Dust and noxious fumes


During this stage of the project, the activities related to the closure of mine are to be

carried out. Preparation of mine closure plan shall be carried out during the period four

to five years before the closure of the mine. Some of the activities for the closure are:

Modifications in physical and biological reclamation of backfilled area Salvaging and

shifting operation of HEMMs and other equipment Clearing of coal and other materials,

restoration of infrastructure area & colony area to the extent possible and necessary if

not useful for other projects Management of hydrology and hydrogeology.

Redeployment of workforce, etc, arrangement & implementation of post-operation

monitoring mainly keeping watch, vigil, etc.

The activities having impact on the ambient air quality are enumerated below:

(i) Movement of HEMMs for physical

reclamation of backfilled area


fumes

(ii) Movement of vehicles for shifting and

salvaging operation of HEMMs and other

equipment


fumes

(iii) Movement of vehicles for clearing of coal

and other materials


gases

b. Impact assessment

The mining and its related activities create ambient air pollution. The impact of mining on

ambient air quality are highlighted in the following paragraphs:

The ambient air quality is influenced due to the presence of RPM, SPM, SO2, NOx, etc.,

which are generated due to various activities like drilling, blasting and handling related

to the project. Further, the ambient air quality is affected marginally to a varying degree

due to the mining activities of other nearby opencast and underground coalmines of the

same coalfield. The concentration of pollutants may vary depending upon the various

micro-meteorological parameters and the seasons of a year.

The baseline ambient air quality will be generated surrounding the proposed site of

Ghonsa Expansion OC but now to assess the present ambient air quality scenario

corresponding to the pre-mining status of the proposed project, the baseline data

generated in the surrounding of the existing project (having mostly common area) along

with the regular environmental monitoring data generated in & around the existing

project have been described in the previous chapter. It is seen that the ambient air

quality parameters are well within the permissible limits which establishes the fact that

adverse impact on ambient air quality due to coal mining activities are insignificant.

Now, with the start of the proposed expansion project, there is likelihood of addition of

pollution to the existing concentration level of different attributes of ambient air. Efforts

will be made by implementation of proper abatement measures so as to maintain the

sinking capacity of ambient air to absorb the additional load, if any, thereby maintaining

the quality of ambient air to the pre – mining level to the extent possible.

Now in order to assess the likely contribution of pollution due to proposed mining

activities, air quality data of mine activity area of nearby OCPs have been considered to

prove the fact that an operating mine with the production capacity much more than

that of proposed project, generates pollution load, even in dry season, well below the

limit values, so the pollution load from proposed project will be much less. The details of

data in respect of Pimpalgaon OCP (1.25 MTPA), Ukni OCP (2.20 MTPA) and Junad OCP

(0.60 MTPA) for the period of quarter ending June 2008 to June 2011 are given in

subsequent pages. It can be seen from the data that even in the worst season, the

ambient air quality parameters are within the permissible limits in these mines which are

operating at much higher scale than the mine under consideration.

From the above data it is seen that, the ambient air quality parameters in and around

the existing OC projects located in the same area having much higher scale of

operation are all well within the permissible limits. As these OCPs are having higher scale

of operation compared to that of proposed project, therefore, it can be concluded that

the ambient air quality parameters in & around the proposed project during actual

mining operations with all control measures in place, will also remain well within the

permissible limits.

As it is an established fact that the impact on the ambient air will be mainly due to

proposed coal production leading to enhanced coal handling resulting out of increased

drilling and blasting. Therefore, to assess the anticipated impact due to proposed coal

production, Impact Prediction through numerical modeling ISCST – 3 has been done and

the resultant incremental values have been arrived at. The exercise in the case of Base

line data has been done and it is seen from the data that all the values of SPM & RPM

are well within the permissible limits. There is sufficient sinking capacity available and as

such is not anticipated to reach anywhere near to the permissible limit value even after

achieving the peak production capacity of 0.60 MTPA which has been corroborated by

the numerical modeling results. The details are given in subsequent pages.

From the above table, it can be inferred that even after achieving the peak production

capacity of 0.60 MTPA, the resultant increase in the level of SPM & RPM will be well within

the control. Thus the ambient air quality in and around the mine site will remain well

within the permissible limits with the proposed pollution control measures in place during

actual implementation.

Efforts will be made by implementation of proper abatement measures so as to maintain

the sinking capacity of ambient air to absorb the additional load, if any, thereby

maintaining the quality of ambient air to the pre – mining level to the extent possible.

So the ambient air quality will have no harmful effect on human being, flora and fauna,

soil quality, surface structures and aesthetic value of the surrounding environment as

suitable mitigatory measures will be taken to make the operation eco-friendly.





1. Ghonsa Village

: WNGOA-1


3)


From - To SPM PM-10 NOX SO2

APR. 2012 06.04.12 - 07.04.12 186 82 4 3 APR. 2012 21.04.12 - 22.04.12 143 43 3 2 MAY. 2012 07.05.12 - 08.05.12 126 68 2 1 MAY. 2012 22.05.12 - 23.05.12 176 38 4 3 JUN. 2012 07.06.12 - 08.06.12 137 43 4 4 JUN. 2012 21.06.12 - 22.06.12 195 66 3 2


2. Colony / Guest house

: WNGOA-2


3)



APR. 2012 06.04.12 - 07.04.12 162 64 4 3 APR. 2012 21.04.12 - 22.04.12 181 58 2 1 MAY. 2012 07.05.12 - 08.05.12 146 15 4 3 MAY. 2012 21.05.12 - 22.05.12 175 43 3 2 JUN. 2012 07.06.12 - 08.06.12 160 65 4 3 JUN. 2012 21.06.12 - 22.06.12 60 15 3 2




NAME OF THE AREA : WANI NORTH Q.E. : MARCH.




3)



JAN. 2012 20.01.12 - 21.01.12 140 70 3 2 FEB. 2012 06.02.12 - 07.02.12 129 57 2 2 FEB. 2012 21.02.12 - 22.02.12 75 23 2 1 MAR. 2012 05.03.12 - 06.03.12 106 12 2 2 MAR. 2012 22.03.12 - 23.03.12 184 58 3 3



: WNGOA-2


3)








NAME OF THE PROJECT : PIMPALGAON OCP

1. SAM Office : WNPOA-1




APR. 2009 06.04.09 - 07.04.09 187 90 < 6 < 6

APR. 2009 20.04.09 - 21.04.09 262 125 < 6 < 6

MAY 2009 05.05.09 - 06.05.09 359 177 < 6 < 6

MAY 2009 20.05.09 - 21.05.09 246 112 < 6 < 6

JUN. 2009 04.06.09 - 05.06.09 278 94 < 6 < 6

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 - 20.06.09 397 131 < 6 < 6

TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule

2000 600 300 120 120

2. Pragati Nagar – Water filter plant

: WNPOA-2

( 24 hourly values in μg/m3) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters


APR. 2009 06.04.09 - 07.04.09 190 80 < 6 < 6

APR. 2009 20.04.09 - 21.04.09 65 21 < 6 < 6

MAY 2009 06.05.09 - 07.05.09 172 82 < 6 < 6

MAY 2009 19.05.09 - 20.05.09 136 56 < 6 < 6

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 - 06.06.09 188 86 < 6 < 6

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 - 20.06.09 153 53 < 6 < 6


3. Workshop : WNPOA--3 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m3)



APR. 2009 06.04.09 - 07.04.09 360 136 < 6 < 6

APR. 2009 20.04.09 - 21.04.09 496 171 < 6 < 6

MAY 2009 05.05.09 - 06.05.09 409 189 < 6 < 6

MAY 2009 19.05.09 - 20.05.09 399 131 < 6 < 6

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 - 06.06.09 453 192 < 6 < 6

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 - 20.06.09 329 114 < 6 < 6

TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule

2000 600 300 120 120

4. Borgaon village

: WNPOA--4




APR. 2009 05.04.09 - 06.04.09 196 89 < 6 < 6

APR. 2009 19.04.09 - 20.04.09 191 88 < 6 < 6

MAY 2009 05.05.09 - 06.05.09 176 69 < 6 < 6

MAY 2009 18.05.09 - 19.05.09 115 51 < 6 < 6

JUN. 2009 04.06.09 - 05.06.09 175 78 < 6 < 6

JUN. 2009 18.06.09 - 19.06.09 103 45 < 6 < 6


S P M L evel in C ore z one (P impa lg a on OC - S AM Offic e)

186

308

187262

359246 278

397

0

200

400

600

AP R . AP R . MAY MAY JUN. JUN.Y ear-2008

Y ear-2009

FUGITIVE DUST MONITORING DATA

1. Weigh Bridge ( 24 hourly values in μg/m3)


From - To SPM

MAY 2009 19.05.09 - 20.05.09 1342

2. CHP ( 24 hourly values in μg/m3)


From - To SPM

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 - 06.06.09 2299




NAME OF THE PROJECT : UKNI OCP

1. Workshop Premises : WNUOA-1




APR. 2009 05.04.09 - 06.04.09 332 104 < 6 < 6 MAY 2009 04.05.09 - 05.05.09 310 143 < 6 < 6 MAY 2009 18.05.09 - 19.05.09 339 133 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2009 04.06.09 - 05.06.09 412 184 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2009 18.06.09 - 19.06.09 302 131 < 6 < 6

TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule 2000 600 300 120 120

2. Bhalar Township

: WNUOA--2






3. Near Substation (Ukni) : WNUOA--3


3)



APR. 2009 04.04.09 - 05.04.09 380 146 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2009 04.06.09 - 05.06.09 425 192 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2009 18.06.09 - 19.06.09 388 183 < 6 < 6


4. Pimpri Village

: WNUOA--4


3)





S P M L evel in C ore z one ( Ukni OC - Workshop P remises)

267314332 310 339

412302

0

200

400

600

AP R . AP R . MAY MAY JUN. JUN.

Y ear-2008

Y ear-2009


1. Weigh Bridge ( 24 hourly values in μg/m

3)


From - To SPM

APR. 2009 18.04.09 - 19.04.09 565

2. CHP ( 24 hourly values in μg/m

3)


From - To SPM

APR. 2009 18.04.09 - 19.04.09 639




NAME OF THE PROJECT : JUNAD OCP

1. SAM office : WNJOA--1 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m

3)





2. Bhalar Township

: WNJOA--2






3. Near Substation (Ukni)

: WNJOA--3


3)



APR. 2009 04.04.09 - 05.04.09 380 146 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2009 04.06.09 - 05.06.09 425 192 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2009 18.06.09 - 19.06.09 388 183 < 6 < 6


4. Borgaon village

: WNJOA--4


3)





S P M L evel in C ore z one ( J una d OC - S AM Offic e)

265 269 256291 258337

219320 297

0

200

400

600

AP R . AP R . MAY MAY JUN. JUN.

Y ear-2008

Y ear-2009


1. Security Post ( 24 hourly values in μg/m

3)


From - To SPM

MAY 2009 19.05.09 - 20.05.09 553





1. SAM Office

: WNPOA-1


3)



JAN. 2009 06.01.09 - 07.01.09 198 60 < 6 < 6 JAN. 2009 19.01.09 - 20.01.09 392 151 < 6 < 6 FEB. 2009 08.02.09 - 09.02.09 285 114 < 6 < 6 FEB. 2009 19.02.09 - 20.02.09 248 83 < 6 < 6 MAR. 2009 03.03.09 - 04.03.09 450 196 < 6 < 6



: WNPOA-2


3)



JAN. 2009 06.01.09 - 07.01.09 177 55 < 6 < 6 JAN. 2009 19.01.09 - 20.01.09 140 62 < 6 < 6 FEB. 2009 09.02.09 - 10.02.09 178 76 < 6 < 6 FEB. 2009 19.02.09 - 20.02.09 179 73 < 6 < 6 MAR. 2009 04.03.09 - 05.03.09 179 79 < 6 < 6 MAR. 2009 18.03.09 - 19.03.09 191 82 < 6 < 6


3. Workshop

: WNPOA--3


3)





4. Borgaon village

: WNPOA--4


3)






195115

198

392285 248

450

0

200

400

600

JAN. JAN. F E B . F E B . MAR . MAR .

Y ear-2008

Y ear-2009



3)


From - To SPM

MAR. 2009 18.03.09 - 19.03.09 2110


3)


From - To SPM

MAR. 2009 19.03.09 - 20.03.09 977

CO MONITORING DATA ( All values are given in μg/m

3)

Sl.

No. Monitoring Location Monitoring Date

Observed

Value

NAAQ

Standards (1

hour)

1.

SAM office

09.02.09 < 114.3 10000

2.

Pragati Nagar

09.02.09 < 114.3 4000

3.

Workshop

09.02.09 < 114.3 10000

4.

Borgaon village

10.02.09 < 114.3 4000







3)





2. Bhalar Township

: WNUOA--2


3)



FEB. 2009 10.02.09 - 11.02.09 181 77 <6 <6 MAR. 2009 17.03.09 - 18.03.09 167 72 <6 <6



: WNUOA--3


3)



JAN. 2009 06.01.09 - 07.01.09 125 41 < 6 < 6 FEB. 2009 18.02.09 - 19.02.09 284 72 < 6 < 6


4. Pimpri Village

: WNUOA--4


3)





S P M L evel in C ore z one ( Ukni OC - Workshop P remises)

247 283476

247

401 389

1680

200

400

600


Y ear-2008

Y ear-2009



3)


From - To SPM

FEB. 2009 10.02.09 - 11.02.09 241


3)


From - To SPM

MAR. 2009 18.03.09 - 19.03.09 702


3)

Sl.


Observed

Value

NAAQ

Standards (1

hour)

1.

Workshop premises

10.02.09 < 114.3 10000

2.

Bhalar township

10.02.09 < 114.3 4000

3.

Near substation

10.02.09 < 114.3 10000

4.

Pimpri village

10.02.09 114.3 4000





1. SAM office

: WNJOA--1


3)



JAN. 2009 08.01.09 - 09.01.09 120 44 < 6 < 6 JAN. 2009 18.01.09 - 19.01.09 277 119 < 6 < 6 FEB. 2009 18.02.09 - 19.02.09 324 94 < 6 < 6 MAR. 2009 03.03.09 - 04.03.09 259 88 < 6 < 6


2. Bhalar Township

: WNJOA--2


3)



FEB. 2009 10.02.09 - 11.02.09 181 77 <6 <6 MAR. 2009 17.03.09 - 18.03.09 167 72 <6 <6



: WNJOA--3


3)



JAN. 2009 06.01.09 - 07.01.09 125 41 < 6 < 6 FEB. 2009 18.02.09 - 19.02.09 284 72 < 6 < 6


4. Borgaon village

: WNJOA--4


3)






203 198 209 202 238120

277324

259

0

200

400

600


Y ear-2008

Y ear-2009



3)


From - To SPM

MAR. 2009 18.03.09 - 19.03.09 743


3)

Sl.


Observed

Value

NAAQ

Standards (1

hour)

1.

SAM office

10.02.09 < 114.3 10000

2.

Bhalar township

10.02.09 < 114.3 4000

3.

Near substation

10.02.09 < 114.3 10000

4.

Borgaon village

10.02.09 < 114.3 4000





1. SAM Office

: WNPOA-1


3)



OCT. 2008 19.10.08 - 20.10.08 160 39 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 05.11.08 - 06.11.08 397 189 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 04.12.08 - 05.12.08 303 128 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 21.12.08 - 22.12.08 249 64 < 6 < 6



: WNPOA-2


3)



OCT. 2008 14.10.08 - 15.10.08 145 36 < 6 < 6 OCT. 2008 19.10.08 - 20.10.08 78 25 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 06.11.08 - 07.11.08 184 83 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 20.11.08 - 21.11.08 107 35 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 04.12.08 - 05.12.08 143 46 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 21.12.08 - 22.12.08 159 76 < 6 < 6


3. Workshop

: WNPOA--3


3)



OCT. 2008 19.10.08 - 20.10.08 178 74 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 20.11.08 - 21.11.08 219 63 <6 <6 DEC. 2008 21.12.08 - 22.12.08 395 174 <6 <6


4. Borgaon village

: WNPOA--4


3)



OCT. 2008 14.10.08 - 15.10.08 152 51 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 05.11.08 - 06.11.08 187 87 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 21.11.08 - 22.11.08 56 18 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 03.12.08 - 04.12.08 188 83 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 20.12.08 - 21.12.08 178 88 < 6 < 6



81 72

276

160

397

303

249

0

200

400

600

OCT. OC T. NOV. NOV. DE C . DE C .Y ear-2007

Y ear-2008



3)


From - To SPM

OCT. 2008 18.10.08 - 19.10.08 370


3)


From - To SPM

OCT. 2008 19.10.08 - 20.10.08 461







3)



OCT. 2008 18.10.08 - 19.10.08 158 79 <6 <6 NOV. 2008 20.11.08 - 21.11.08 166 80 <6 <6 DEC. 2008 20.12.08 - 21.12.08 438 218 <6 <6


2. Bhalar Township

: WNUOA--2


3)



OCT. 2008 14.10.08 - 15.10.08 93 21 <6 <6 DEC. 2008 03.12.08 - 04.12.08 116 30 <6 <6



: WNUOA--3


3)



NOV. 2008 05.11.08 - 06.11.08 212 99 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 03.12.08 - 04.12.08 182 50 < 6 < 6


4. Pimpri Village

: WNUOA--4


3)



OCT. 2008 14.10.08 - 15.10.08 162 48 < 6 < 6 OCT. 2008 20.10.08 - 21.10.08 181 81 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 06.11.08 - 07.11.08 196 95 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 21.11.08 - 22.11.08 194 61 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 04.12.08 - 05.12.08 141 58 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 22.12.08 - 23.12.08 184 70 < 6 < 6


S P M L evel in C ore zone ( Ukni OC - Works hop P remis es )

71

229212182

0

200

400

600

OC T . OC T . NOV. NOV. DE C . DE C .

Y ear-2007

Y ear-2008



3)


From - To SPM

NOV. 2008 04.11.08 - 05.11.08 1772


3)


From - To SPM

NOV. 2008 04.11.08 - 05.11.08 945





1. SAM office

: WNJOA--1


3)



OCT. 2008 18.10.08 - 19.10.08 171 58 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 20.11.08 - 21.11.08 144 69 < 6 < 6


2. Bhalar Township

: WNJOA--2


3)



OCT. 2008 14.10.08 - 15.10.08 93 21 <6 <6 DEC. 2008 03.12.08 - 04.12.08 116 30 <6 <6



: WNJOA--3


3)



NOV. 2008 05.11.08 - 06.11.08 212 99 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 03.12.08 - 04.12.08 182 50 < 6 < 6


4. Borgaon village

: WNJOA--4


3)



OCT. 2008 14.10.08 - 15.10.08 152 51 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 05.11.08 - 06.11.08 187 87 < 6 < 6 NOV. 2008 21.11.08 - 22.11.08 56 18 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 03.12.08 - 04.12.08 188 83 < 6 < 6 DEC. 2008 20.12.08 - 21.12.08 178 88 < 6 < 6



91

251

499

171144

0

200

400

600

OCT. OC T. NOV. NOV. DE C . DE C .

Y ear-2007

Y ear-2008



3)


From - To SPM

OCT. 2008 18.10.08 - 19.10.08 158



NAME OF THE AREA : WANI NORTH Q.E. : JUNE


1. SAM Office

: WNPOA-1


3)



APR. 2008 21.04.08 - 22.04.08 186 85 < 6 < 6 MAY 2008 21.05.08 - 22.05.08 308 151 < 6 < 6



: WNPOA-2


3)





3. Workshop

: WNPOA--3


3)



APR. 2008 21.04.08 - 22.04.08 274 112 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2008 06.06.08 - 07.06.08 335 122 < 6 < 6


4. Borgaon village

: WNPOA--4


3)







3)


From - To SPM

APR. 2008 06.04.08 - 07.04.08 460


3)


From - To SPM

APR. 2008 20.04.08 - 21.04.08 428









MAY 2008 07.05.08 - 08.05.08 267 114 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2008 04.06.08 - 05.06.08 314 115 < 6 < 6


2. Bhalar Township

: WNUOA--2







: WNUOA--3


3)



APR. 2008 19.04.08 - 20.04.08 260 99 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2008 04.06.08 - 05.06.08 271 130 < 6 < 6


4. Pimpri Village

: WNUOA--4


3)







3)


From - To SPM

APR. 2008 05.04.08 - 06.04.08 343


3)


From - To SPM

APR. 2008 20.04.08 - 21.04.08 1076





1. SAM office : WNJOA--1 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m

3)



APR. 2008 05.04.08 - 06.04.08 265 131 < 6 < 6 MAY 2008 07.05.08 - 08.05.08 269 127 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2008 04.06.08 - 05.06.08 256 99 < 6 < 6


2. Bhalar Township : WNJOA--2






3. Near Substation (Ukni) : WNJOA--3 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m

3)



APR. 2008 19.04.08 - 20.04.08 260 99 < 6 < 6 JUN. 2008 04.06.08 - 05.06.08 271 130 < 6 < 6


4. Borgaon village

: WNJOA--4








3)


From - To SPM APR. 2008 06.04.08 - 07.04.08 255

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

Since Ghonsa Expansion OC is a proposed mine, the environmental monitoring data

generation will be done after the mine starts on regular basis as per the Env (Protection)

Amendment Rule published Vide Gazette of dated 25.9.2000. In addition to data

generation, following abatement measures will be taken in order to suppress the dust

and noxious gases generation to the maximum possible extent.

4.2.1 Drilling Operations

In order to reduce dust generated by drilling operation wet drilling will be done.

4.2.2 Blasting Operation

In order to minimize the generation of dust during blasting, the following measures will be

adopted:

(a) Blast holes will be properly placed/spaced/positioned.

(b) Blast will be properly designed in respect of hole-spacing. Hole placing and blast

design are looked into as a fresh case every time, by a competent Blasting Officer

who takes into consideration the actual geo-mining conditions of the site.

(c) Blasting will be done between shifts or during the rest interval when the minimum

number of persons is present around the blast area. In order to quickly disperse the

dust generated in blasting operations, blasting is avoided when there is wind.

Blasting is avoided in the mornings and during cloudy situations.

(d) Adaptation of Controlled Blasting Technique as permitted by DGMS.

4.2.3 Loading & Transport

The loosened overburden material as well as coal, as far as possible will be wetted first

with help of water spray arrangements before the start of loading operations.

Movement of vehicles and HEMM on haul roads, particularly when they are un -

metalled, is another major source of dust generation. To minimize dust generation due to

this operation, the following abatement measures will be taken.

(a) All long-life haul roads and service roads will be properly constructed and

metalled. Unmetalled roads will be kept free of ruts, potholes etc.

(b) All haul-roads will be regularly sprayed with water. Water sprinklers will be regularly

used in the project.

(c) Overloading of vehicles will be avoided.

(d) Covering of loaded trucks by tarpauline.

(e) Regular cleaning of transportation roads.

(f) Adequate green belt will be developed all along the coal transportation road on

both sides.

All the above-mentioned control measures will be continued during the entire life of the

project.

4.2.4 OB Dumps

On the dump slopes and top surface, plantation of grass and trees will be done in

phases. The job of plantation will be taken up from the revenue budget of the mine.

4.2.5 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The ambient air quality monitoring will be carried out on regular basis as per the Env

(Protection) Amendment Rule, 2000 so as to ascertain the likely load of various air

pollutants and thereby suitably modifying the various control measures.

4.2.6 Plantation to Check Air Pollution

Plantation has been under taken in the mine area as mitigatives measure against air

pollution, noise pollution and to increase the aesthetic value. The plantation will be

developed at suitable places like overburden dump, along the road sides, unused land

etc to arrest as well as reduce the rate of dispersion of dust generated due to various

mining operations viz. quarrying, coal and OB transportation, OB dumping, CHP

operation. Species to be planted (recommended by Forest Department) in the area are

as follow.

a) Ornamental trees viz Gulmohar, Eucalyptus and fruit trees like Mango, Guava, Jamun

and medicinal plant like Neem etc. will be planted in colony area, schools, dispensary,

community buildings, play ground etc.

b) Ornamental shady trees will be planted e.g. around colony along roads, haul roads,

and around industrial buildings etc.

c) The fast growing varieties of trees like Eucalyptus act as sound barriers where as

ornamental shady trees e.g. Subabul, Kikar and karanj will add to the aesthetic look of

the area.

d) The Species to be planted on OB dumps etc are: Gravalia, Robusia, Punis, Vanetis,

Semal, Karanj, Babul, etc

4.3 WATER QUALITY

Impact Assessment on Water:- Identification of the sources of water pollution

Likely sources of water pollution from this project along with the type of pollutants are as

follows:

(i) Sanitary (domestic) wastewater : Suspended solids and BOD.

(ii) Industrial wastewater from

workshop

: Suspended solids, oil & grease;

(iii) Wastewater from mine : Suspended solids of coal, clay

and oil;

(iv) Surface run-off passing through

coal stockpiles

: Suspended solids;

(v) Storm water from leasehold area

and built-up area

: Suspended solids.

Impact assessment

Mining and its related activities may create water quality problems. The impact of mining

at the project on both surface and ground water sources has been assessed and given

below:

(a) Surface water sources

Deterioration of water quality and pollution of water bodies due to discharge of mine

effluent, if not treated. Change in relief pattern due to mining may cause flooding,

siltation, choking and pollution. Mitigatory measures would involve provision of (i) garland

drains on periphery to prevent surface run-off from entering into the quarry , (ii) catch

drain around the dumps for avoiding siltation and (iii) sedimentation ponds for reducing

the pollution of surface water bodies.

Possible overflow of water from nearby rivers/nallahs must be safeguarded by stone

pitching and strengthening the embankment along the side of the water course

In order to assess the existing quality of surface as well as ground water quality

surrounding the proposed project site, water samples both from ground water as well as

surface water have been collected & analyzed. The detailed report has been discussed

in Chapter – III. It is seen from the data that water quality in both ground and surface

water samples are well within the permissible limits. It can thus be concluded that effluent

from existing mines operating in the vicinity of the proposed project has not affected the

natural water quality adversely as the existing mining operations are being carried out

with adequate control measures.

Further, to assess the likely quality mine pumped out water as well as the quality of

effluent from the proposed Workshop effluent treatment plant, the mine water discharge

quality of existing Operating opencast projects lying in the immediate vicinity of the

same area which are being monitored regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment

Rule , 2000 have been considered . The results indicate that even in untreated condition

mine pumped out water does not contain any pollution load. The details of quality

monitoring data in respect of mine pumped out water for Pimpalgaon OC, Ukni OC,

Junad OC for the period of quarter ending June 2008 to June 2011 are given in

subsequent pages.

As such, in the proposed Ghonsa Expansion OCP, similar quality of mine effluent can be

expected because of same hydro geological set up.

However, due care will be taken to treat the mine water discharge by sedimentation for

the proposed project. Effluents from workshop are proposed to be treated in ETP and

moreover water will be mostly recycled in Workshop & CHP. As such, possibility of

adverse impact on natural watercourses after mixing is very remote.

Garland drain around the OB dump & coal dump will be made to avoid siltation of

natural water course.

As indicated earlier, this is already an operating mine, the quality of mine pumped out

water is being monitored once in every fortnight. The proposed expansion is envisaged

within the acquired land and as such there is no change in the hydrogeological set –

up.The base line data generated at surface watercourses and at the ground water in

the villages in the buffer zone have revealed that all parameters are well within the

permissible limits.

Based on the data collected at similar coal mine, it can be concluded that the impact

due to proposed mining operation, the adverse impacts on water both surface as well as

ground water will be insignificant.





Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - WNPOW-1



APR. 2009 06.04.09 8.5 50 70 BDL

APR. 2009 20.04.09 8.2 40 60 BDL

MAY 2009 06.05.09 8.3 24 40 BDL

MAY 2009 19.05.09 8.1 56 80 BDL

JUN. 2009 06.06.09 8.2 36 60 BDL

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 8.3 44 50 BDL


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Name of the Location : ETP water discharge - WNPOW-2



APR. 2009 06.04.09 8.3 48 80 BDL

APR. 2009 20.04.09 8.5 46 70 BDL

MAY 2009 06.05.09 7.8 28 50 BDL

MAY 2009 19.05.09 8.4 54 90 BDL

JUN. 2009 06.06.09 8.1 66 120 BDL

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 8.3 74 100 BDL


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1. Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - WNUOW-1



APR. 2009 05.04.09 8.3 58 100 BDL

APR. 2009 19.04.09 8.1 32 70 BDL

MAY 2009 06.05.09 8.0 26 40 BDL

MAY 2009 18.05.09 8.2 28 48 BDL

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 8.1 48 80 BDL

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 8.2 52 90 BDL


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2. Name of the Location : Workshop (ETP) water discharge - WNUOW-2



APR. 2009 05.04.09 8.3 46 80 BDL

APR. 2009 19.04.09 8.0 38 60 BDL

MAY 2009 06.05.09 8.4 24 40 BDL

MAY 2009 18.05.09 8.2 46 80 BDL

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 8.1 54 120 2.0

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 8.3 66 100 BDL


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3. Name of the Location : DETP water discharge - WNUOW-3


collection TSS (mg/l)

BOD (3 days 27oC) mg/l

APR. 2009 05.04.09 64 18

APR. 2009 19.04.09 40 12

MAY 2009 04.05.09 44 12

MAY 2009 18.05.09 42 10

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 58 18

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 54 16


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Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - WNJOW-1



APR. 2009 05.04.09 8.5 50 80 BDL

APR. 2009 19.04.09 8.4 36 50 BDL

MAY 2009 06.05.09 8.3 38 70 BDL

MAY 2009 18.05.09 8.4 34 60 BDL

JUN. 2009 06.06.09 8.2 40 60 BDL

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 8.1 60 100 BDL


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APR. 2009 05.04.09 8.1 52 100 BDL

APR. 2009 19.04.09 8.3 70 140 2.4

MAY 2009 06.05.09 8.5 60 90 BDL

MAY 2009 18.05.09 8.3 38 60 BDL

JUN. 2009 06.06.09 8.2 48 80 BDL

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 8.4 66 110 BDL


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JAN. 2009 07.01.09 8.1 66 80 BDL

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 7.5 80 160 BDL

FEB. 2009 09.02.09 8.4 44 50 BDL

FEB. 2009 19.02.09 7.6 80 140 BDL

MAR. 2009 04.03.09 8.4 46 60 BDL

MAR. 2009 18.03.09 8.0 84 150 BDL


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JAN. 2009 07.01.09 8.2 42 60 BDL

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 7.6 60 80 BDL

FEB. 2009 09.02.09 8.0 60 100 1.6

FEB. 2009 19.02.09 7.8 28 40 BDL

MAR. 2009 04.03.09 7.8 76 140 2.8

MAR. 2009 18.03.09 7.4 44 80 BDL


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JAN. 2009 11.01.09 8.1 46 50 BDL

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 7.2 72 140 BDL

FEB. 2009 10.02.09 8.0 52 60 BDL

FEB. 2009 18.02.09 7.6 46 80 BDL

MAR. 2009 03.03.09 7.8 40 60 BDL

MAR. 2009 17.03.09 7.7 22 40 BDL


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JAN. 2009 11.01.09 8.3 34 40 BDL

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 7.3 40 60 BDL

FEB. 2009 10.02.09 8.1 76 200 3.6

FEB. 2009 18.02.09 7.8 52 80 BDL

MAR. 2009 03.03.09 7.8 34 90 1.6

MAR. 2009 17.03.09 8.2 42 60 BDL


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JAN. 2009 08.01.09 50 14

JAN. 2009 17.01.09 44 12

FEB. 2009 10.02.09 60 18

FEB. 2009 18.02.09 50 12

MAR. 2009 03.03.09 54 16

MAR. 2009 17.03.09 48 16










JAN. 2009 08.01.09 8.6 54 80 BDL

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 8.1 80 180 BDL

FEB. 2009 10.02.09 8.1 54 80 BDL

FEB. 2009 18.02.09 8.2 38 60 BDL

MAR. 2009 03.03.09 8.5 50 80 BDL

MAR. 2009 18.03.09 8.4 62 100 BDL


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JAN. 2009 08.01.09 8.5 44 60 BDL

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 7.9 84 140 BDL

FEB. 2009 10.02.09 8.2 44 40 BDL

FEB. 2009 18.02.09 8.1 32 60 BDL

MAR. 2009 03.03.09 8.3 58 100 BDL

MAR. 2009 18.03.09 8.4 54 100 BDL


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OCT. 2008 14.10.08 7.1 44 60 BDL

OCT. 2008 19.10.08 6.7 28 40 BDL

NOV. 2008 06.11.08 7.5 68 120 BDL

DEC. 2008 04.12.08 7.3 66 120 BDL

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 7.3 98 160 BDL


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OCT. 2008 14.10.08 7.3 34 40 BDL

OCT. 2008 19.10.08 6.6 64 120 BDL

NOV. 2008 06.11.08 7.6 42 60 BDL

DEC. 2008 04.12.08 7.3 40 60 BDL

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 7.3 56 100 BDL


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1. Name of the Location Mine water discharge - WNPOW-1

Sl. No.

Parameters Analysis Results

Standards for discharge

Part A, Schedule VI

1 pH 7.5 5.5 – 9.0


3 Colour (Hz) Acceptable *

4 Odour Unobject. Unobjectionable




8 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 1380 *



11 C.O.D. (mg/l) 180 250

12 B.O.D. 3 days at 270C (mg/l) 6 30


14 Ammonical Nitrogen (mg/l) BDL 50








22 Zinc (mg/l) 0.22 5




26 Dissolved Phosphate (mg/l) BDL 5


28 Iron (mg/l) 0.1 3

29 Manganese (mg/l) 1.9 2


31 Sulphate (mg/l) 300 *

32 Chloride (mg/l) 180 *






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Part A, Schedule VI

1 pH 7.5 5.5 – 9.0










11 C.O.D. (mg/l) 240 250

12 B.O.D. 3 days at 270C (mg/l) 10 30










22 Zinc (mg/l) 0.18 5




26 Dissolved Phosphate (mg/l) BDL 5


28 Iron (mg/l) 0.04 3













OCT. 2008 14.10.08 6.9 36 40 BDL

OCT. 2008 18.10.08 6.9 28 40 BDL

NOV. 2008 05.11.08 7.6 44 80 BDL

DEC. 2008 03.12.08 7.2 44 80 BDL

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 7.3 36 60 BDL


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OCT. 2008 14.10.08 7.2 38 50 BDL

OCT. 2008 18.10.08 6.5 32 60 BDL

NOV. 2008 05.11.08 7.7 48 60 BDL

DEC. 2008 03.12.08 6.7 50 100 BDL

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 7.4 62 100 BDL


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OCT. 2008 14.10.08 44 14

OCT. 2008 18.10.08 40 14

NOV. 2008 05.11.08 46 15

NOV. 2008 20.11.08 48 16

DEC. 2008 03.12.08 44 16

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 56 17







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Part A, Schedule VI

1 pH 7.3 5.5 – 9.0










11 C.O.D. (mg/l) 100 250

12 B.O.D. 3 days at 270C (mg/l) < 5 30










22 Zinc (mg/l) 0.2 5






28 Iron (mg/l) 0.08 3










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Part A, Schedule VI

1 pH 7.7 5.5 – 9.0










11 C.O.D. (mg/l) 80 250

12 B.O.D. 3 days at 270C (mg/l) < 5 30










22 Zinc (mg/l) 0.13 5






28 Iron (mg/l) BDL 3













OCT. 2008 14.10.08 7.1 42 60 BDL

OCT. 2008 19.10.08 6.9 34 60 BDL

NOV. 2008 05.11.08 7.6 54 80 BDL

DEC. 2008 05.12.08 7.4 50 80 BDL

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 7.6 34 50 BDL


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OCT. 2008 14.10.08 6.9 48 80 BDL

OCT. 2008 18.10.08 7.3 38 60 BDL

NOV. 2008 05.11.08 7.7 44 40 BDL

DEC. 2008 05.12.08 7.5 44 60 BDL

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 7.5 64 100 BDL


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Part A, Schedule VI

1 pH 6.9 5.5 – 9.0










11 C.O.D. (mg/l) 160 250

12 B.O.D. 3 days at 270C (mg/l) 6 30










22 Zinc (mg/l) 0.18 5






28 Iron (mg/l) 0.1 3













APR. 2008 06.04.08 7.31 40 60 BDL

APR. 2008 21.04.08 7.50 32 70 BDL

MAY 2008 08.05.08 7.80 20 45 BDL

MAY 2008 22.05.08 7.59 30 50 BDL

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 7.15 45 80 BDL

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 7.09 50 88 BDL


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APR. 2008 06.04.08 7.13 65 110 BDL

MAY 2008 08.05.08 7.90 40 75 BDL

MAY 2008 22.05.08 7.53 50 90 BDL

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 7.60 58 100 BDL

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 7.46 45 80 BDL


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APR. 2008 05.04.08 7.33 50 70 BDL

APR. 2008 20.04.08 7.40 35 55 BDL

MAY 2008 07.05.08 7.60 18 25 BDL

MAY 2008 22.05.08 7.47 30 50 BDL

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 6.90 48 60 BDL

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 7.10 55 75 BDL


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APR. 2008 05.04.08 7.38 50 75 BDL

APR. 2008 20.04.08 7.48 38 50 BDL

MAY 2008 07.05.08 8.12 20 38 BDL

MAY 2008 22.05.08 7.15 60 90 BDL

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 7.40 40 70 BDL

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 7.23 48 60 BDL


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APR. 2008 05.04.08 40 12

APR. 2008 20.04.08 38 10

MAY 2008 08.05.08 54 14

MAY 2008 22.05.08 24 8

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 70 18

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 48 12










APR. 2008 05.04.08 7.63 25 48 BDL

APR. 2008 21.04.08 7.68 40 65 BDL

MAY 2008 07.05.08 7.80 20 45 BDL

MAY 2008 22.05.08 7.58 35 55 BDL

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 7.48 38 60 BDL

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 7.52 30 50 BDL


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APR. 2008 05.04.08 7.60 45 90 BDL

APR. 2008 21.04.08 7.56 58 100 BDL

MAY 2008 07.05.08 7.90 50 95 BDL

MAY 2008 22.05.08 7.70 40 75 BDL

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 7.57 60 110 BDL

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 7.49 68 130 BDL


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4.3.1 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

Salient controls measures have been taken are as follows:

i) Industrial Effluent

The wastewater from workshop and CHP, which normally remain laden with oil and

grease, suspended and dissolved solids etc. will be treated in the Effluent Treatment Plant

(ETP). Clear water coming out from the treatment plant will be taken into the closed

water circuit and recycled for its reuse. All parameter of ETP waste discharge will be

monitored regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rule, 2000.

ii) Mine Water

Most of the suspended particles will be settled in the sump and the supernatant water

will be pumped out. This water will be passed through sedimentation pond on surface,

before being discharged in to natural drain.

iii) Surface Run-off

Adequate numbers of vegetation will be grown on the top surface and slopes of the

dumps in order to arrest the erosion of soil and it also reduces surface run-off, which helps

averting siltation of natural watercourses.

Catch drains of suitable size will be provided around periphery of the OB dump as well as

soil dumps to arrest site and sediment flows from the respective dump sites. In case of OB

benches in the quarry, cross drainage will be provided which will carry silt and sediments

into main sump made at the floor of the seam which will accumulate all the silts and act

as first stage settling pond. The water will then be pumped out through pumps on to the

surface and discharged in to surface settling tank/sedimentation pond. The clear water

from the surface sedimentation tank will be used for watering the mine area, roads and

green belt development. The catch drains mentioned above will be regularly desilted

and maintained properly. In addition, garland drains will also be provided around the

periphery of the excavated area, which will carry surface run off and the drains will be

regularly desilted before onset of monsoon. These drains will allow accumulation of silt

materials and sufficient retention time for settling of silt materials.

The domestic sewage disposal arrangement will be provided in the township.

Regular water quality/effluent quality monitoring will be carried out so as to ascertain the

likely load of pollutants and thereby suitably modifying the control measures.

4.3.2 IMPACT OF MINING ON WATER REGIME :

The mining activity creates dis-equilibrium in environmental scenario of the area and

disturbs the groundwater conditions/regime in particular. The impact on water regime

due to mining activity can be broadly classified as under.

i) Impact on topography & soil

ii) Impact on surface water and quality

iii) Impact on groundwater & quality

A brief description / out-line on these aspects are given below :

Impact on topography & soil:

A local change in ground topography will be created at Ghonsa OCM due to mining

operations such as open pit, embankments, dumps of overburden and coal etc. As a

result, there would be marginal change in the drainage and surface run-off. During these

courses, soil is more susceptible for changes due to erosion, leaching

phenomena/process etc. Further the fine dust particles of coal & overburden may

adversely affect the porosity of soils.

Within the core zone area, cracks and loosening of soil would be resulted in due to mine

and associated activities such as drilling, blasting etc thereby physical/texural changes

would occur in soil/formations. This mine induced process increases the rate of infiltration

and recharge. The studies carried out in Wardha Valley Coalfield have established that

rainfall-infiltration rates have been increased by 100% (doubled) in the core zone area of

opencast mines thereby increasing the scope of groundwater recharge. So also the

back filled area may be a good media for high groundwater recharge due to high

induced permeability. Further, the void proposed to be left out would store substantial

quantity of rain water which can be utilised for domestic & agriculture use and also for

recharging the groundwater source. It may be appropriate to high light the fact that

temporary groundwater loss/deficit created during active mining stage would be

compensated by these different means in the post mining stage so that the initial

groundwater levels are regained to normalcy at the earliest for the utility of the area.

Impact on surface water & quality:

As mentioned earlier, there would be minor change in the ground topography and

infiltration capacity/rate of soil/formation due to mining operations resulting in some local

change in drainage pattern and surface run-off in core zone. It is established that high

infiltration zone would serve as good media for high groundwater recharge and reduces

the surface run-off considerably in the core zone. In view of this, the mine has to handle

more water in the monsoon period besides the additional contribution from the surface

run-off from the catchment area. As such the surface run-off contribution to the natural

drains from the mining area would be minimum thereby drastic change is expected in

hydrologic regime of the river system.

The surface run-off from the dumps of overburden material and coal and mine water

discharge/effluent are laden with suspended particles of coal and other associated

materials. These waters are collected by foot drains with stoppage arrangement and

passed through sedimentation tank/pond. This treated water will be utilised for mine site

requirement and the surplus would be utilised to supplement the water shortage for

domestic and agriculture use of villages if required or discharged onto land

surface/natural drains the surface run-off from the mine area will be free from suspended

particles and its mixings may not induce any change in the surface water quality which is

well is within the thresh-hold limits. So also the groundwater quality in the area

satisfactory/good and its mixing with surface water may not affect the quality adversely.

Impact on groundwater & its quality:

Mining is associated with groundwater problems, particularly when it is below water

table. The impact of mining on groundwater is dependent mainly on mine and aquifer

parameters, groundwater recharge-discharge process etc. In the opencast mining, the

unconfined aquifer gets affected more whereas the semiconfined aquifers are least

affected due to continuous gravity drainage and conventional sump pumping or

advance dewatering schemes for efficient and safe working. As such, during this

exercise, basically the water level is to be depressed/depleted below the working seam

depth in which case large scale mine water pumping can not avoided.

Consequently the mine dewatering would drain out some area around the mine with

decline in groundwater levels. However, these mine induced effects are temporary.

Further, the mine effluent would contaminate the other resources of water if discharged

untreated. However, the water quality monitoring would be undertaken in the

stipulated interval during the mining of Ghonsa OCM.

Groundwater inflow and mine influence area have been estimated and the

groundwater monitoring would be undertaken as corrective measure to avoid adverse

effects. The mine discharge after passing through sedimentation pond / tank would be

discharged onto land/natural drains with earthen check dam so that the groundwater

gets additional recharge by the return flow. The artificial recharge by water conservation

structures in mine influence area proper may not be a viable solution because of the

reason that recharged water would drain to the mine at a faster rate due to the steep

hydraulic gradients resulted in during mining activity. As mentioned earlier the mine

impact may be for temporary period during mine life and the area would regain the

normalcy/benefits in many ways by appropriate reclamation measures during post-

mining period. However, the water shortage in the proposed Ghonsa mine influence

area would be supplemented from the treated mine water discharge for both domestic

& irrigation use of affected villages if any.

FIG-1 HYDROGRAPH OF OBSERVATION WELL AT

RASA(WN-75)

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4

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May'06

Aug'06

Nov'06

Jan'07

JUN'07

Aug'07

Nov'07

Jan'08

JUN'08

Aug'08

Nov'08

Jan'09

PERIOD ( MONTHS)

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R(m

bgl

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RADIUS OF INFLUENCE - 700 m IN GHONSA

OCP (RPR)

Final Depth

4.3.2 Remedial measures to control ground water depletion

The following methodology and remedial measures will be taken to minimize the mine-

induced impact on ground water levels and also adverse effects in the area.

(i) Artificial recharge to ground water system at the periphery of the anticipated

influence area by local stagnation in low lying areas/drains by providing low height

dams/bunds or by injection of mine water discharge. Surface water through

tubewells /percolation structures.

(ii) The water shortage in the villages, if any, in the influence area can be

supplemented by supply of water from outside source or from the mine water after

treatment.

While reclamation of the mined area, void at the deepest portion of the pit has to be

left. This residual pit void would initially serve as access for future expansion and

subsequently it could be backfilled.

Regular well water monitoring in nearby villages will be carried out quarterly as per

MOEF’s guidelines.

4.4 NOISE QUALITY

In order to assess the existing ambient noise level in the surrounding of proposed project

site corresponding to pre-mining scenario, baseline noise level data has been

generated & details are given in Chapter – III along with the regular ambient noise level

monitoring data of the existing mine. All the values are well within the permissible limit.

Proposed mine would be associated with following activities that may generate noise

during operation :

(a) Drilling

(b) Blasting

(c) Shovel operation

(d) Dozing

(e) Movement of dumper

(f) Operation of CHP / Workshop

The following are some of the important activities responsible for high noise level

generation, with their expected noise levels :

All mining activities i.e. drilling, blasting, shoveling, dozing and dumping are associated

with high noise level [about 100 dB(A)].

Operation of most HEMMs produce high noise level. The noise level are in range of 80 –

100 dB(A). Noise level have been found to be related to engine capacity. Crusher –

General noise level due to crusher ranges from 90 dB(A) – 105 dB(A). Some of noisy

equipment produce noise whose level is around 120 dB(A).

The average sound pressure level of some of the HEMM associated with mining operation

which are responsible for high noise level generation are as follows :

EQUIPMENT NOISE LEVEL

[dB(A)]

Dozer 98

Dumper 92

Power shovel 93

Drilling machine 96

ACCEPTABLE INDUSTRIAL NOISE LEVEL

As per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2000 the ambient air quality standards in

respect of noise in industrial, commercial, residential and silence zones area as follows:

Sl.

No.

Category of

area

Limits [dB(A)]

Day time (6.00 AM to 10.00 PM

)

Night time (10.00 PM to 6.00 AM

)

1. Industrial 75 70

2. Commercial 65 55

3. Residential 55 45

4. Silence zone 50 40

Assessment of the degree of noise to which a workplace noise is harmful, is done by

comparing the values measured at workplace to the permissible limit adopted by

statutory bodies like DGMS.

The Director General of Mines Safety vide their circular no. DG (Tech.)/18 of 1975 has

prescribed the permissible limit for noise level as 90 dB(A) , for the workers engaged in

mining occupation likely to be exposed to in an 8 hour shift period with unprotected ear.

Whereas, the following table shows the maximum permissible noise exposure levels, as

per American Standards, for the industrial workers.

Exposure time

(Hrs./day)

Noise level

[dB(A)]

8 90

6 92

4 95

3 97

2 100

1.5 102

1 105

0.5 108

0.25 or less 115

EXPOSURE TO PULSE OR IMPACT NOISE

SHOULD NOT EXCEED 140 dB(A)

Now to assess the likely contribution from proposed project, the ambient noise level of

operating mines of the same area has been taken into consideration. It is observed that

noise level recorded near CHP & Near Manager’s Office (mine activity area & major

source of noise in opencast mines) of Pimpalgaon OCP(1.50 MTPA), Ukni OCP(2.20

MTPA) & Junad OCP (0.60 MTPA) respectively are well within the permissible limit. The

data from Quarter Ending June 2008 to June 2011 are given in subsequent pages.

With the opening of the proposed Ghonsa Expansion OCP , the expected noise level in

the mine activity area will be much less as compared to Pimpalgaon OCP, Ukni OCP &

Junad OCP as the scale of operation will be less. Hence the impact on noise will be

insignificant.

NOISE LEVEL DATA




Name of the Location : CHP - WNPON-1

Month Date of Data Noise Level in dB(A) Remarks

collection Day Time Night Time

APR. 2009 05.04.09 63.9 57.3

APR. 2009 18.04.09 65.7 60.8

MAY 2009 06.05.09 64.8 58.2

MAY 2009 18.05.09 62.9 56.4

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 63.8 57.9

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 66.2 61.7

Noise Level Standard as per Env.

(Protection) Amendment rule 2000 75 70

Name of the Location : Colony (Pragati Nagar) - WNPON-1



APR. 2009 05.04.09 50.1 40.7

APR. 2009 18.04.09 51.4 41.9

MAY 2009 06.05.09 52.3 42.4

MAY 2009 18.05.09 49.8 40.9

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 50.0 41.3

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 51.5 42.2

Permissible Limit 55 45

NOISE LEVEL DATA




Name of the Location : CHP WNUON-1



APR. 2009 05.04.09 66.6 59.3

APR. 2009 18.04.09 68.1 61.2

MAY 2009 06.05.09 65.1 58.4

MAY 2009 18.05.09 67.4 59.9

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 65.8 58.9

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 67.3 60.6



Name of the Location : Colony (Bhalar) WNUON-1



APR. 2009 05.04.09 52.2 42.9

APR. 2009 18.04.09 50.6 41.2

MAY 2009 06.05.09 52.3 43.0

MAY 2009 18.05.09 51.6 41.8

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 50.4 40.9

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 51.7 42.2


NOISE LEVEL DATA



NAME OF THE PROJECT : JUNAD OCP 5

Name of the Location : Near Manager Office - WNJON-1



APR. 2009 05.04.09 60.1 55.9

APR. 2009 18.04.09 62.6 57.3

MAY 2009 06.05.09 65.6 58.7

MAY 2009 18.05.09 63.4 56.5

JUN. 2009 06.06.09 62.8 55.4

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 64.3 57.6



Name of the Location : Colony (Bhalar) WNJON-2



APR. 2009 05.04.09 52.2 42.9

APR. 2009 18.04.09 50.6 41.2

MAY 2009 06.05.09 52.3 43.0

MAY 2009 18.05.09 51.6 41.8

JUN. 2009 05.06.09 50.4 40.9

JUN. 2009 19.06.09 51.7 42.2


NOISE LEVEL DATA







JAN. 2009 08.01.09 64.9 58.4

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 63.5 59.0

FEB. 2009 09.02.09 65.2 57.4

FEB. 2009 19.02.09 67.3 58.9

MAR. 2009 04.03.09 66.3 56.4

MAR. 2009 18.03.09 67.4 57.5






JAN. 2009 08.01.09 50.7 38.6

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 51.6 41.2

FEB. 2009 09.02.09 53.1 40.4

FEB. 2009 19.02.09 52.3 41.8

MAR. 2009 04.03.09 53.2 42.7

MAR. 2009 18.03.09 52.4 41.9


NOISE LEVEL DATA







JAN. 2009 08.01.09 66.7 59.4

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 64.5 57.4

FEB. 2009 10.02.09 65.8 58.2

FEB. 2009 18.02.09 67.3 59.7

MAR. 2009 03.03.09 65.9 58.1

MAR. 2009 17.03.09 67.4 56.5






JAN. 2009 08.01.09 51.6 40.1

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 52.0 41.6

FEB. 2009 10.02.09 53.2 42.3

FEB. 2009 18.02.09 51.8 41.7

MAR. 2009 03.03.09 53.7 43.9

MAR. 2009 17.03.09 52.8 42.6


NOISE LEVEL DATA







JAN. 2009 08.01.09 62.3 56.3

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 61.7 52.3

FEB. 2009 10.02.09 56.3 50.4

FEB. 2009 18.02.09 55.1 49.8

MAR. 2009 03.03.09 56.8 50.9

MAR. 2009 18.03.09 53.4 48.5






JAN. 2009 08.01.09 51.6 40.1

JAN. 2009 18.01.09 52.0 41.6

FEB. 2009 10.02.09 53.2 42.3

FEB. 2009 18.02.09 51.8 41.7

MAR. 2009 03.03.09 53.7 43.9

MAR. 2009 17.03.09 52.8 42.6


NOISE LEVEL DATA







OCT. 2008 14.10.08 66.2 57.3

OCT. 2008 19.10.08 68.1 57.9

NOV. 2008 06.11.08 67.2 58.3

NOV. 2008 19.11.08 66.9 56.6

DEC. 2008 04.12.08 65.3 57.1

DEC. 2008 21.12.08 66.9 56.8






OCT. 2008 14.10.08 53.1 42.8

OCT. 2008 19.10.08 51.9 41.8

NOV. 2008 06.11.08 52.8 43.1

NOV. 2008 19.11.08 52.4 42.4

DEC. 2008 04.12.08 52.6 41.9

DEC. 2008 21.12.08 53.4 42.4


NOISE LEVEL DATA







OCT. 2008 14.10.08 69.2 58.3

OCT. 2008 18.10.08 66.2 57.1

NOV. 2008 05.11.08 65.9 58.2

NOV. 2008 19.11.08 68.1 56.9

DEC. 2008 03.12.08 66.9 57.1

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 67.3 56.7






OCT. 2008 14.10.08 53.2 41.9

OCT. 2008 18.10.08 52.3 42.1

NOV. 2008 05.11.08 53.8 41.6

NOV. 2008 19.11.08 52.3 42.8

DEC. 2008 03.12.08 53.6 43.6

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 53.1 42.1


NOISE LEVEL DATA







OCT. 2008 14.10.08 51.3 48.2

OCT. 2008 19.10.08 55.1 50.0

NOV. 2008 05.11.08 53.6 51.1

NOV. 2008 19.11.08 55.6 50.3

DEC. 2008 05.12.08 54.8 49.2

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 55.3 48.3






OCT. 2008 14.10.08 53.2 41.9

OCT. 2008 18.10.08 52.3 42.1

NOV. 2008 05.11.08 53.8 41.6

NOV. 2008 19.11.08 52.3 42.8

DEC. 2008 03.12.08 53.6 43.6

DEC. 2008 20.12.08 53.1 42.1


NOISE LEVEL DATA







APR. 2008 06.04.08 66.0 59.0

APR. 2008 20.04.08 67.4 62.3

MAY 2008 08.05.08 72.0 67.4

MAY 2008 22.05.08 68.0 63.5

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 71.0 66.7

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 69.5 60.8






APR. 2008 06.04.08 53.1 42.6

APR. 2008 20.04.08 52.0 43.1

MAY 2008 08.05.08 53.4 42.0

MAY 2008 22.05.08 51.5 40.9

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 52.0 41.6

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 50.8 39.5


NOISE LEVEL DATA







APR. 2008 05.04.08 65.3 57.2

APR. 2008 20.04.08 70.4 65.0

MAY 2008 07.05.08 71.8 66.8

MAY 2008 22.05.08 68.0 60.9

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 70.0 64.5

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 72.1 65.0






APR. 2008 05.04.08 53.1 42.7

APR. 2008 20.04.08 51.3 43.0

MAY 2008 07.05.08 53.0 42.9

MAY 2008 22.05.08 51.0 41.2

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 52.0 40.8

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 49.8 39.9


NOISE LEVEL DATA







APR. 2008 05.04.08 57.4 53.7

APR. 2008 20.04.08 62.8 56.7

MAY 2008 07.05.08 65.6 58.6

MAY 2008 22.05.08 62.0 55.9

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 64.5 58.0

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 59.0 55.5






APR. 2008 05.04.08 53.1 42.7

APR. 2008 20.04.08 51.3 43.0

MAY 2008 07.05.08 53.0 42.9

MAY 2008 22.05.08 51.0 41.2

JUN. 2008 04.06.08 52.0 40.8

JUN. 2008 20.06.08 49.8 39.9


4.4.1 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

Monitoring of the noise control will be carried out on regular basis as per the Env

(Protection) Amendment Rule 2000. While planning for an effective noise attenuation

measures, the concept of source, path and receiver has been considered.

(A) Noise Control at Source

There are two areas where the noise generation can be checked at source.

(i) Proper Design

Since the generation of noise can be reduced by reducing the vibration amplitude, the

area of vibrating part and frequency of vibration will be taken care that all loose

contact between metal parts avoided.

Shock absorbing pads will be fixed in the foundation of vibrating equipment / machines.

In case of aerodynamic noise producing sources, mufflers will be provided with the

machines.

(ii) Proper Maintenance

All machines and equipment will be properly maintained. Sound muffler system and

bearing lubricating system etc. of equipment will be kept in proper condition.

Noise control in Transmission Path

The measures are to be taken for control of noise along the transmission path have been

put in following two categories:

(i) Air borne path

(ii) Ground borne path

(i) Air Borne Path

The control in air – borne path has been planned in a number of ways as:

(a) The crusher house, screen house etc., which are source of high level noise

generation are to be enclosed.

(b) Planting of furrows of trees along the thick foliage around the compound and wall

of CHP, workshop and other industrial buildings. This will reduce the spread of noise.

It can be also used as an acoustic enclosure to reduce ambient noise.

(ii) Ground Borne Path

It has been proposed to provide vibration isolators in the form of vibration absorbing

pads placed at the base of vibrating equipment.

(C) Noise Control at Receiver End

Even after adopting above measures, if desired noise level is not achieved at receiver

end, in that case, following measures are suggested:

(a) The workers exposed to high noise level are provided with earplugs.

(b) Provision of enclosed booths at the worksite to protect worker from noisy

environment.

Control Of Ground Vibration

The adverse impacts due to ground vibration occurs because of blasting operations

carried out in the mine. In the proposed Ghonsa Expansion OC blasting will be carried

out as per the provisions of the Statute and only after taking due permission from

Directorate General Of Mines Safety (DGMS). The blasting pattern including spacing of

holes, burden, charge per blast/delay etc. will be duly approved by DGMS and then only

it will be practiced in the mine during actual mining operations. The blasting will be

carried out under the direct supervision of a Blasting Officer and records of every blast

will be monitored and maintained. In case of blasting near the habitation, separate

blasting pattern will be designed and tested so as to avoid/ minimize any adverse

impact of blasting/ ground vibration on the nearby structures. The approval for such type

of Controlled blasting will be obtained from DGMS and will be implemented accordingly.

4.5 During Mining Land Use Pattern:-

The proposed land use pattern during mining operation at proposed Ghonsa Expansion

OCP is as follows:-

LAND USE DURING MININGSL.

NO.

PARTICULARS AGRICULTURAL

LAND (ha)

WASTE

LAND (ha)

FOREST

LAND (ha)

TOTAL

1 EXCAVATION AREA 38.05 - -- 38.05

2 EXT. OB DUMP 29.35 --- - 29.35

3 INFRASTRUCTURE 10.00 - - 10.00

4 BLASTING ZONE 35.39 -- - 35.39

5 EMBANKMENT 15.00 - - 15.00

6 COLONY OUTSIDE

ML AREA

1.00 --- --- 1.00

TOTAL 128.79 ---- ---- 128.79

4.5.1 Solid Waste Management:-

During quarrying operation, OB is initially removed and kept as external dump. Coal

production starts once the coal seam is touched. Once the lowest and economically

mineable coal seam is exhausted, a void / decoaled area is created. The OB generated

from advancing benches is then backfilled in this decoaled area as an internal dump.

With the ongoing process of mining operation, the external dump and internal dump are

technically reclaimed.

Backfilling of Quarry Void:

It has been proposed to work the quarries by Horizontal Slicing Method i.e. conventional

benching system with shovel-dumper combination. This system is being widely used in the

opencast mines of Wardha Valley Coalfield. As explained in Chapter – II, there is only

one quarry in the project having a surface area of 38.05 ha with initial depth of 13 m and

final depth of 46m. The gradient is flat (1 in 12.0 to 1 in 10.5) and as such, the quarry is

being worked by dividing the same into two parts so as to maximize the backfilling. It is

envisaged that part of the overburden will be simultaneously backfilled in the quarry itself

after advancing the face to a safe working distance. The backfilling of quarry void will

start from 4th year of quarry operation.

The detailed break-up of overburden management are as follows:-

S.N. Head Overburden (Mm3)

1 External OB Dump 7.37

2 Internal Dumping 1.17

TOTAL 8.54

4.6.2 Post Mining Land Use Pattern:-

The post-mining land use pattern at Ghonsa Expansion OCP will be as follows:-

POST MINING SCENARIO (AREA FIGS IN ha)

SL. NO.

PARTICULARS PLANTATION VOID PUBLIC USE UNDISTURBED/ UNPLANTED

TOTAL

1 EXTERNAL OB DUMP

29.35 - - - 29.35

2 EXCAVATED AREA 4.00 34.05 - --- 38.05

3 INFRASTRUCTURE - - 10.00 - 10.00

4 BLASTING ZONE INCLUDING

RATIONALISATION

AREA

10.00 - - 25.39 35.39

5 EMBANKMENT 15.00 - - - 15.00

6 COLONY 1.00

TOTAL 58.35 34.05 11.00 25.39 128.79

4.6.3 Plantation Programme:-

The job of plantation will be taken up from the revenue budget of the mine.

Proposed Width of Green Belt:-

a) Along the roads, 1000 saplings per km of road length in two rows on both sides of

the road creating 3.0 m wide green belt on either side.

b) Around colony and infrastructure @ 2500 saplings per ha in 3 rows of plantation all

around the available suitable spaces will be done keeping the width of green belt

as 5.0 m.

c) In vacant land, @ 2500 saplings per ha in 2 m X 3 m grid in order to develop green

patches.

Species to be Planted:- Native Species.

4.6.4 PROGRESSIVE & FINAL MINE CLOSURE PLAN

Mine closure plan.

Although, the mining activities may last a few decades, but they are liable to leave a

long lasting impacts on the landscape, ecology and on local inhabitants. The objective

of mine closure plan is aimed at restoration/reclamation of disturbed area, which should

be acceptable to local community as well as regulatory authority.

Mine closure is not something that happens at the end of a mine's life rather mine closure

is an ongoing series of activities starting from the planning stage of a mine and ending

with a suitably restored site that can be returned to the community. The mine closure is

planned in two phases:

a) The first phase/progressive site-specific closure plan includes the various activities to

be implemented over the life of the mine. The required timetable for these is given in

detail in the EMP/Project Report itself. The required fund – Capital and Revenue, is

also given under different heads in the EMP/Project Report.

b) This plan may undergo and incorporate changes depending upon the actual site

condition during implementation, legal & social requirements in future, availability of

additional coal reserves, etc. As such a detailed closure plan will be prepared

before the actual closure time of the mine. This plan is the culmination of the

activities given under progressive plan.

Major activities under mine closure plan

The mine closure plan includes the following major activities.

1.1 Environmental Aspects

1.2 Social Aspects

1.3 Safety & Technical Aspects

Environmental Aspects.

Reclamation of dumps.










opencast mines of Wardha Valley Coalfield. The backfilling of quarry void will start from

4th year of quarry operation.





TOTAL 8.54

Post Mining Land Use Pattern:-



SL. NO.


TOTAL

1 EXTERNAL OB DUMP

29.35 - - - 29.35

2 EXCAVATED AREA 4.00 34.05 - --- 38.05



RATIONALISATION

AREA

10.00 - - 25.39 35.39

5 EMBANKMENT 15.00 - - - 15.00

6 COLONY 1.00

TOTAL 58.35 34.05 11.00 25.39 128.79

Hydrogeological Considerations

The local drainage of the region is controlled by Vidharbha River. The discharge of the

mine water after treatment will first meet the local nullah and ultimately discharge into

Vidharbha River. The surface run-off from external OB dumps will be guided through

sedimentation ponds and garland drains to the surface watercourse. These structures will

remain even after the closure of the mine as it will prevent eroded material from

reaching the main drainage / watercourse of the region.

In the reclaimed area, the permeability of water is usually higher and receives about 40%

of rainfall as recharge. Due to this, the impact on rise side of the mine gets reduced and

with time and after cessation of mining it even improves the ground water system.

The final void provides access for future expansion of the mine.

Bio-diversity issues:

The reclaimed and afforested external dump covering 29.35 ha along with 80.00 ha of

backfilled area, 35 ha of embankment and 55.00 ha of plain land will be made into a

habitat for the fauna. This composite habitat for faunal spp based upon prey predator

relationships, after complete reclamation will support populations of insect, bird spp,

small herbivores and other predatory species dependent upon these spp, in the food

chain.

Social Aspects:

Mining operation has affected the families and landowners in the mine take area

directly. The project affected persons and families will be given adequate compensation

as per Company's norms.

Safety & Technical aspects

It includes demolition, dismantling, disposal & alternative use of surface structures like

workshops, power line foundations, offices, residential colonies etc.

Utilisation of existing surface infrastructure:

In this project, the surface structures will be utilized by the future extension of mine.

Management of Hazardous waste:

The waste oil and oil filters collected during routine maintenance of HEMMS comprise

hazardous material generated during the life of mine. These will be regularly collected

and auctioned to authorized recyclers and as such no hazardous material will be left at

site after the closure of the mine.

Management & Use of void:

The quarry void will provide access for the future extension of the mine.

Survey records & maps:

Survey records of working showing the infrastructures, last working position, dump etc. will

be maintained. A copy of the closure plan giving details of all the safety precautions

taken along with maps etc. will be submitted to the Directorate General of Mines Safety.

Fencing around void for mine closure:

At the time of final closure of mine a permanent fencing will be erected around the void

periphery. The physical details of the fencing are:

Height : 1.5 m

RCC Posts : 1.8 m high placed at 3 m apart.

Wire : Parallel lines & 2 cross lines of barbed wire.

Fund provision for mine closure:

For the effective closure of the mine, various activities are to be continued after the end

of mining operation viz. land reclamation, afforestation, protective boundary/fencing,

continuation of all monitoring programmes, control of all contaminated effluents,

securing of all petroleum products, chemicals & waste etc.

Conclusion:

It can be seen from the points mentioned above that the activities required for mine

closure are already covered in the EMP/PR of the mine. These activities are not a one-

time activity to be undertaken at the end of life of mine. Most of the activities are carried

out regularly over the total life span of the mine.

The project under consideration is in all likelihood get further extended towards dip which

will give an additional lease of life to the project. As such, the actual closure plan can be

finalized only at the end of expansion project.

Financial provisions as per the Ministry of Coal Guidelines dated 24/08/2009 for the

project under consideration within the limits specified has been made in the report to

undertake mine closure activities.

Note on creation of a Corpus Fund:

The purpose of a Corpus fund is to make available the required fund for the various

activities of mine closure at the time of actual closure of the mine. In Proposed Ghonsa

Expansion OC Project the fund required for various activities for mine closure has already

been provided in EMP/PR. These are provided in the approved PR of the project.

The fund provisions indicated above takes care of all the requirements of mine closure

and has the commitment of the highest authority of the Company.

Conclusion:








Although no statutory guidelines exist on financial provisioning for mine closure activities

as yet, but financial provisions as foreseen on date for the project under consideration

within the limits specified has been made in the report to undertake mine closure

activities.

4.7 Occupational Health Issues

WCL has full fledged medical set up in all areas to check up and monitor all the

occupational diseases endangering the health of its preciuos workforce. The periodical

medical examination for all workman is compulsory as per Statute.It is carried out once in

every five years for each and every worker and proper records are maintained and

submitted to Directorate General of Mines Safety as it is a statutory requirement.

In case of workers, above 50 years of age and employed in underground mine, this

periodical medical examination is carried out every two and half years interval. In

Pathakhera Area, under whose administrative control, the mine under consideration is

being worked is no exception. All the statutory obligations under the occupational

health are strictly followed.

Present set up of Occupational Health Services At WCL:

WCL is having occupational health committee at the corporate (HQ) level as well as at

the unit (Area /Project level).

At corporate level, the committee consists of the following: -

Chief General Manager (Safety)

Chief of Medical Services

Periodical Medical Examination (PME) Incharge of HQ.

The committee scrutinizes the report of the area every quarter.

At Unit level, the committee consists of the following: -

General Manager (Operations)

Area Medical Officer

Area Safety Officer

Periodical Medical Examination (PME) Incharge of Area.

The above committee takes the review at area level every month. There are 11 hospitals

having PME Centres in the hospitals. The PME Centres are well equipped with Spirometry

(Lung Function test), Audiometry (for testing hearing impairment) along with the facilities

for X – Ray & other bio – chemical tests.

The details are as follows: -

Periodical Medical Examination (PME) Centres – 11

(Occupational Health Centres)

Nos. of Doctors engaged in

Periodical Medical Examination - 11

Nos. of Doctors trained in

Periodical Medical Examination - 22

Nos. of X – Ray machines (300 mA) - 9

Nos. of X – Ray machines (500 mA) - 2

Nos. of ILO film Tests - 10

Nos. of Audiometer units - 7

(4 units are under process of procurement)

Nos. of Spirometer units - 8

(3 units are under process of procurement)

Nos. of Pathology Labs - 11

Nos. of X – Ray technicians - 14

Nos. of Laboratory Technicians - 22

All the PME Centres are fully computerised.

As per the Statute / Mines Act, 1952, all the workers are examined every five years and

the disease profile is maintained in PME Centres in different colour codes as given below:

-

Yellow Card – Hypertension

Green Card – Diabetes

Red Card - Ischaemic Heart Disease

Workers exposed to high decibel machineries i.e. more than 90 decibels and are found

to have developed hearing impairment, are subjected to repeated audiometric tests.

In suitable cases, as per the recommendation of the Apex Medical Board, the change of

job is also suggested and implemented accordingly.

In addition, the Welfare Board of WCL time to time makes visits to different area hospitals

& PME Centres so as take stock of the ground realities.

CHAPTER- V

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING –

The environmental monitoring programme will be carried out as per details given

below: -

S

N

Items Parameters Frequency No. of

Stations

1 Ambient

Air Quality

Monitoring

SPM, RPM, SO2,

Nox, CO & Fugitive

dust

Every Fortnight as per

EPA, Rule 2000

4

2 Water

Quality

Monitoring

1) 4 Parameters

viz. p H, Total

Suspended Solids

(TSS), Chemical

Oxygen Demand

(COD) & Oil and

Grease.

2) 35 Parameters

Every Fortnight

Once in a Year

2

3 Noise

Quality

Monitoring

Noise Levels Every Fortnight 2

4 Environme

ntal

Statement

Annual

5 Ground

Water

Level

Monitoring

& Quality

Water Level &

Quality

Parameters.

Water Level –

Quarterly.

Water Quality – Yearly.

In Buffer

Zone

Villages.

6 Complian

ce Report

of EC

Conditions

All conditions both

Specific & General

1st June &

1st December

Not

Applicabl

e

CHAPTER- VI

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

6.0 INTRODUCTION:

Mining is a hazardous industry. There is risk to life and property associated with various

mining and allied activities of the project. As such a detailed study has been carried out

covering identification and assessment of risk, and recommendation of measures to

prevent damage to life and property against such risks. They are discussed below.

6.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

As directed in the TOR, Public Consultation as per EIA Notification, 2006 has been

conducted by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. For this purpose, Draft EIA/EMP

document as per the generic structure and with due compliance of all the conditions

issued in TOR dated 08.07.2009 (Copy enclosed as Annexure – I) was prepared and

submitted to Regional Officer, MPCB Regional Office, Nagpur.

The Public Hearing was conducted twice on 21.07.2010 and 22.12.2010 but in both

occasions PH could not be completed. The same was successfully completed on

09.08.2011. After conduction of Public Hearing by MPCB as per procedure laid down in

EIA Notification, 2006 and receipt of the recommendations from MPCB, this final EIA.EMP

has been prepared for submission to MOEF for obtaining EC. The detailed Minutes of

Meeting along with questions raised and replies given as received from MPCB, Nagpur is

attached herewith as Annexure – III.

The replies to the queries raised during the Public Hearing are already incorporated in

the said minutes and given below:-

S.N. COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS OF

PARTICIPANTS WCL’s REPLY

1 Shri. Vijay Raju Jivane, Grampanchayat

Member, Ghonsa stated that at

present WCL authorities do not have

specific information about the names

of farmers and their family members

whose land is to be acquired for the

expansion project. WCL authorities

should explain in the public hearing

about the method adopted for land

acquisition. He stressed that

compensation for land should be given

according to market rates. He asked

about rehabilitation policy of Coal

India Ltd. He demanded for one

employment per 2 acre of land

acquired and the rate should be equal

Shri. Sachin Patil, (WCL) replied that land

is acquired under Land Acquisition Act or

Coal Bearing Act of Central Government.

Under this Act the cost of land is decided

by State Authority as per market value.

He further said that as per RR policy of

Coal India Ltd., employment is given to

the land looser having land of 2 acres or

above. In case of those who opted for

one time compensation in lieu of

employment, are given Rs. 5 lakhs per

acre of land.

to rate decided by State Government

plus additional Rs. 5 lakhs per acre. 2. Shri. Dilip Kakde, Zilha Parishad, stated

that the public hearing for this

expansion project was cancelled

before due to non-fulfillment of

commitments made by WCL authorities

and same commitments especially

about employments are still not fulfilled.

He complained that heavy dust

generation takes place due to mining

and transportation activities and water

sprinklers are not operated regularly.

He alleged that WCL authorities always

give their assurance for developmental

works but never fulfill it. He informed

that one handicap person Shri. Anil

Raut, whose land was acquired, is still

waiting for the employment since

many years.

He registered his oppose for the public

hearing and requested people to

support him. He stated that rainwater

will enter into Ghonsa village and thus

will affect the agricultural land of the

village. WCL authorities should give

assurance regarding this. He alleged

that coal carrying trucks were not

covered by tarpaulin which leads to

spillage of coal. The Air Quality

Monitoring Machine is not operated for

24 hours as per norms and appealed

that the air monitoring machine should

be operated at his house to know the

air quality. He further stated that

proceedings of the previous public

hearing were not made available to

Zilha Parishad. He alleged that mine

discharge water is released into river

without any treatment. He requested

Chairman for considering above issues

and not to give permission for

expansion of coalmine.

Shri. Ramteke (WCL) briefed the present

status of works done by WCL as

committed during the previous public

hearing. He stated that road from

Mukutban to Ghonsa is repaired and the

expenditure incurred for the same is Rs. 22

lakhs. A total compensation of Rs. 1.77

lakhs were paid to the affected farmers.

For controlling air pollution, new eight

water sprinklers are provided on internal

roads and are in operation.

He further stated that no overloading of

trucks is allowed from the coalmine. If

found, they have stopped and allowed

only after taking permitted load and that

too covered with tarpaulin. The rainwater

harvesting scheme was introduced into

nearby villages for conservation of water.

Total Rs. 40 lakhs was spent towards

developmental works in nearby villages

by WCL. Mine water is not being

discharged directly into river. Three

numbers of check dams has been

erected. A drain of 150 meter has been

cleaned and culvert has been erected

into river. Sedimentation tank is provided

for the removal of solids from mine

discharge.

3. Shri. Dilip Kakde stated that the

information given by WCL authorities is

not acceptable by them. The

untreated black water is released into

river due to which animals and people

are suffering. He alleged that video

recording can be done for one day.

Shri. Sachin Patil (WCL) replied that

proposal for giving employment to Shri.

Anil Daulat Raut has been forwarded to

the WCL Head Quarter as a special case.

Delay is taking place but Shri. Raut will

definitely get a job in WCL.

He demanded that Government

officials should verify whether WCL has

undertaken these works or not.

4. Shri. Kakde stated that CMD, WCL has

committed that Shri. Anil Raut will get

employment within 8 days, but till date

no employment has been given. He

asked that how long back . Raut was

acquired?

Shri. R.N. Panda (WCL) replied that there

is no provision for employment to

Handicapped person in WCL. However,

Shri. Raut will be given employment as a

special case.

Chairman Shri. Rajendra Deshmukh

stated that if the . Raut was acquired,

he is entitled for the employment in

WCL. Hence, he should get the

employment as early as possible.

5. Shri. Vasudev Vidhate stated that WCL

authority always give formal replies to

the questions asked during public

hearing. They should give specific

answers to the questions. There is policy

of Central and State Government

regarding employment to

handicapped persons and since WCL is

in , they should follow the said policy.

Throughout the country, there is

reservation to the handicapped

persons for employment. On the day

WCL acquired. Raut, he became

eligible for the employment in WCL. His

income source i.e. land was taken

away from him and employment is not

provided. He requested Chairman to

instruct WCL authority to act on this

issue of employment to Shri. Raut first

and then conduct the public hearing.

Shri. Sharma (WCL) replied that CMD,

WCL has already taken note of this case.

6. Shri. Vidhate objected that WCL

authority is not giving proper answer.

He demanded reply from responsible

officer who have authority for taking

decision in this regard.

Chairman Shri. Deshmukh stated that

although this issue is not related with

environment, it is concerned with

livelihood of people and can’t be

neglected. He directed Shri. H.S. Khare,

CGM, WCL, Wani North Area to reply

this issue.

Shri. H.S. Khare (CGM) replied that in this

case land compensation has been given

and if the person is physically not fit for

employment, monitory compensation

can be given. Shri. Raut refused to

accept the monitory compensation. He

informed that proposal of employment to

Shri. Raut has been forwarded to HQ with

strong recommendation and CMD has

committed to give him employment. He

assured that Shri. Raut will get

employment.

Shri. Kakde stated that CMD assured

before six months that Shri. Raut will get

employment within 8 days. He asked

that there is provision of employment to

physically handicapped persons in

State and Central Government

polieies, then how WCL authorities can

deny the proposal of Shri. Raut.

7. Shri. Kakde alleged that the road is not

completely repaired. Although, WCL

authorities are claiming that Rs. 22 lakhs

have been spent on repairing of the

roads, all ditches were not filled.

Chairman Shri. Deshmukh instructed

WCL authorities not to give false

assurance and information. He further

instructed to initiate concrete actions

like water sprinklers on road edges

should be in working condition and

operated regularly. Funds allotted for

specific works should be utilized

properly.

Shri. Ramteke (WCL) replied that as water

pump was stolen, due to which water

sprinkling was affected and assured the

regular water sprinkling on the roads.

8. Shri. Vasudev Vidhate alleged that

MPCB do not have right to conduct

public hearing, because public hearing

should be conducted within 45 days

from receipt of application and MPCB

is failed on this ground and thus new

agency has to conduct the public

hearing.He further stated that if people

want to lodge complaint against such

issues, they have to go to , because

National Green Tribunal is located

there. He requested that a Bench of

National Green Tribunal should be

made available at for peoples ease.

He further said that there are about 45

(existing and proposed) mines in this

region. When any land acquisition is

proposed for any mine or industry, it

should be discussed in detail with land

owners (i.e. farmers) of that area giving

them detailed information in respect of

lease of land. The land owners should

be taken into confidence before land

acquisition. Further, dump is not

allowed to dump within 500 meters

from the river bank or road.

Shri. N.G. Nihul, Regional Officer, MPCB,

Chandrapur stated that generally such

things didn’t happen. But still people can

send their say in this regard to Ministry of

Environment & Forest, if anybody’s written

objection is not reflected in the minutes.

He stated that EIA report published in

English and Environmental issues

mentioned in it are not understood by

the people. He demanded that under

such situation, one facilitator should be

appointed either by Government or by

industry to provide information

mentioned in EIA report to the people.

He stated that notice for public hearing

is being published in newspapers by

MPCB with an appeal to people for

submitting views, questions, objections

etc. regarding the proposed project

and accordingly he had submitted his

letter during previous public hearing to

the Chairman. However, the details of

same letter were not mentioned in the

proceedings of that public hearing by

MPCB. He informed that the said

project will get Environmental

Clearance by MoEF. He stated that

due to such issues people didn’t have

faith in MPCB.

9. Shri. Dinkar Pawde, President, Wani

Town BJP stated that due to this project

about 21 villages are getting affected.

There is already issue of increase in air

and water pollution. He informed that

residents of Kumbharkhani village are

present. Chairman and members of

public hearing panel can ask these

people whether they are getting justice

or not.

He stated that WCL is getting benefited

by Rs. 2100 crores and State

Government is benefited by Rs. 700

crores from this project. Four more

projects are coming in this area in

future, due to which company will be

benefited by Rs. 5000 crores. Thus, he

demanded that WCL should spend at

least Rs. 6 crores for pollution control

and environmental protection.

He further stated that local WCL

officers are favorable for the

development of villages and pollution

control and are co-operative with the

villagers, whereas officers of HQ of WCL

do not co-operate with the people. He

gave an example that WCL authorities

send the proposal of repairing of Wani

Shri. R.N. Panda, Project Officer, GOCP

(WCL) replied that WCL authorities had

already committed in Gramsabha that

there will be no damage to the houses as

will conduct controlled blasting. Still if

some damages are observed then the

proper action will be initiated for

controlling the effects of blasting.

Shri. H.S. Khare, CGM, WNA (WCL) replied

that there is provision of closing of blast

area by net, which will be implemented.

– Ghonsa road to HQ people’s

demand, whereas it was refused by

their Head Office. He further said that

WCL authorities assured us for use of

low power explosives blasting. Still the

houses in Kumbharkhani village got

cracks in the walls due to vibrations.

10.

Shri. Pawde informed that the Divisional

Commissioner conducted meeting at

Wani and instructed that the work of

Wani – Ghonsa road should be

undertaken collectively by WCL, coal

washeries of this region and concerned

Government authority. He demanded

urgent attention towards this issue

because this work is not yet started.

Shri. Pawde stated that due to blasting,

cracks are taking place to the houses.

In such situation it is difficult to live in

village. He said that nearly 50 lakhs

tone coal is being transported from

Wani Taluka every year to other power

projects of . People are interested in

giving land for the projects because

they are becoming wealthy. He

demanded price of Rs. 15 lakhs per

acre of land and demanded

compensation against the damages

occurred due to blasting in

Kumbharkhani and other villages.

Shri. Ramteke (WCL) replied that Divisional

Commissioner, had conducted the

meeting in this regard with authorities of

WCL, PWD & MPCB. During the said

meeting, Hon’ble Commissioner directed

that Mukutban – Ghonsa road will be

constructed for long life. This work will be

done under PPP model and PWD will

make the work plan and will take initiative

for this work as it is the Government body.

Shri. Ramteke informed that WCL didn’t

receive any letter from PWD in this regard.

Shri. R.N. Panda (WCL) replied that he will

assess the details about damages

occurred due to blasting and will initiate

proper action in this regard at the earliest.

He informed that WCL authorities are

waiting for the proposal from PWD

regarding construction of road.

11. Smt. Manda Chiwane, Sarpanch,

Grampanchayat, Borda stated that

Borda village has not received any

fund. The village does not have basic

facilities like drinking water and road.

Drinking water is contaminated with

minerals.

Shri. Ramteke (WCL) replied that due to

encroachments adequate land for

construction of road is not available in the

village. Water table is at low level in the

village. He informed that work of

submersible pump / tube well is awarded

and soon will be completed.

12. Shri. Ganesh Paigan, Deputy Sarpanch,

Borda said that clearing of

encroachment is internal matter of

village administration and it will be

cleared once the work starts. He

added that several times villagers had

submitted letter for tube well. But, no

fund has been provided for the same.

Shri. Bhalla, Deputy GM (Civil), WNA

(WCL) stated that for tarring, work order

has been already issued & work will start

as soon as the encroachment is removed.

Shri. Ramteke (WCL) stated that machines

for the construction work of road are not

able to go on site due to limited space.

On which, Chairman Shri. Deshmukh

stated that this work can be done

manually also without using heavy

machines.

13. Shri. Mendale stated that WCL should

make proper arrangement for drinking

water. He demanded for provision of

tube well in the village.

Shri. R.N. Panda (WCL) replied that

submersible pump will be installed this

year. Provision will be made for this from

the CSR fund.

14. Shri. Vasudev Vidhate demanded

justifiable reply regarding blasting and

safety zone from the persons who

prepared draft EIA. He said that this

project is adjoining to the Rasa village,

Ghonsa village and . Thus these two

villages and river are prone to the

damages due to blasting.


WCL authorities to explain details of

safety zone.

Shri. Sachin Patil (WCL) stated that safety

zone is of 500 meters from mine boundary.

15. Shri. Vidhate stated that OB dump is at

10 meters away from Zilha Parishad

School, which should be 500 meter

away i.e. out side the safety zone. Thus

the mining Act is violated. If the project

commences, there is danger to the life

of people of this region. He stated that

plan should be made in such way that

water should not enter into village

even if the flow of river is changed. He

asked that whether the rules regarding

embankment, which are going to lay,

will be followed or not.

Shri. Sachin Patil (WCL) stated that mine

plan is approved from DGMS and 500

meter distance is mandatory. He stated

that strict compliance of these criteria is

observed. He further said that the

embankment will be made according to

rules of DGMS.

16. Shri. N.G. Nihul, R.O., MPCB asked that

whether all work is being undertaken

according to rules / permission of

DGMS or not.


that under Mines Act, work is being done

as per DGMS permission. If DGMS

authorities desires, they can impose

specific conditions.

17. Shri. Vidhate objected on mine plan

submitted by WCL officers and

questioned that how to know whether

this plan is correct or not. If the plan is

incorrect and mine work start as per

the incorrect plan, it may cause threat

and damage to people and

environment. So actual details

regarding specific area defined for

mining, roads, agricultural land, houses

etc. should be shown in the plan and

Shri. Sachin Patil (WCL) stated that DGMS

gives permission only after taking all the

things into consideration, which are

shown on the CMPDI plan.

made available to the people.

18. Shri. Vidhate asked to show road on

the mining plan.

Shri. R.N. Panda (WCL) showed the details

in the map and he stated that public

road is parallel to the mine boundary.

19. Shri. Vidhate asked for post monitoring

reports should be made available to

Grampanchayats by MPCB. He asked

that whether road and mine boundary

will be merged after the commissioning

of mine. He said that distance of school

from Ghonsa mine is mere 10 meters.

Shri. R.P. Singh (WCL) stated that the mine

boundary cannot be changed without

the permission of DGMS.

Shri. R.N. Panda (WCL) stated that

Ghonsa village is at a distance of 600

meter from mining area.

Shri. Meshram, Deputy Sarpanch,

Sonegaon demanded for proper

arrangement regarding drinking water

supply from WCL. He said that

Sonegaon village is located on the

bank of river, due to which village is

under threat of flood. He added that

Grampanchayat already sent proposal

for school & passenger shed to WCL.

But, response is not received from WCL.

He alleged that students of

Kumbharkhani village can’t go to

school because Kumbharkhani –

Ghonsa road is closed, due to which

villagers face lot of problems.


WCL authorities should provide proper

road to the villagers and instructed to

do this work at the earliest. He directed

Shri. Khare (WCL) to give time bound

commitment regarding this.

Shri. H.S. Khare (WCL) stated that

previously there was kachha road and 20

meter wide road was developed. He

committed that the repairing of road will

be undertaken within 3 weeks period.

6.2 INUNDATION

Vidharbha river is flowing in the dip side of the project and quarry area is under HFL

hence there is possibility of danger of innundation from surface water. However,

necessary embankment 6 m above HFL (237.15 m) of the river has been proposed and its

alignment is shown in Quarry & Surface Layout Plan around the three Quarries. The

financial provision of pitching of embankment has been kept in Appendix A.8.1.

Suitable diversion of nallah flowing over the property has also been proposed.

DUST SUPPRESSION

For suppression of dust hiring charges for water sprinkling has been included in the

RPR. Suppression of mine dust may be done by using package bond & dust bond,

for methodology of application DGMS Circular No.8 of 1997 may be referred.

FIRE AND SPONTANEOUS HEATING

(1) Wild or herbaccous plants shall be removed from the mine.

(2) No person shall deposit heated material or ashes on any opencast working. Also no

person shall light a fire or permit a fire to be lighted in any OC working except by the

permission in writing of the Manager and only for a special purpose specified therein.

(3) No coal shall be left exposed more than its incubation period to avoid fire in

seam due to spontaneous heating.

SLOPE STABILITY

It is suggested that following action may be taken to deal with slope stability problem.

i) Vulnerable area may be identified and marked on quarry plan.

ii) Observation of actual alignment of fault plans, its throw, joints, etc. may be recorded

during the process of exploitation.

iii) Water drainage system may be properly implemented.

iv) Regular monitoring of tension cracks, horizontal and vertical movement of strata in

critical area may be done.

HAUL ROAD MAINTENANCE

Haul road would be prepared & maintained by Hiring agency as per the existing

guidelines.

BLASTING

Special precautions has to be taken while performing blasting operations near Kumbhar

khani village, State highway No. 233 and Rasa Kumbhar khani road.

CONSERVATION OF COAL

Optimum exploitation of coal has to be done by controlled blasting method near

Kumbharkhani village without shifting the village. Quarry limits are finalised in such a

way to exploit maximum possible coal without rehabilitation of adopting adequate

safety distance from said villages. Although for calculation of mineable coal reserves

10% mining losses has been taken into account, but in practice all efforts would be

made to minimise the losses. Separate excavator is provided for mining coal. OB

benches would be kept sufficiently advanced to avoid mixing of coal & OB. Maximum

backfilling is proposed in mine.

Surface dumps are planned upto a maximum height of 45 m considering availability of

non coal bearing area and lithology of OB material. The height of dump may be

increased after scientific study to reduce requirement of land for OB dumping.

SCIENTIFIC STUDIES

Provision for scientific studies regarding Slope stability & Hydro-geological study have

been made in this PR

ADDITIONAL PERMISSION / RELAXATIONS REQUIRED FROM DGMS

SAFETY ASPECTS FOR OUTSOURCING/HIRING OF HEMM (TOTAL HIRING & PARTIAL

HIRING OPTION)

Special precaution should be taken while employing contractual labours in the mine.

Before employing them to the mine proper vocational training should be imparted and

recommendations of VIII Safety Conference should be strictly followed. Terms and

conditions shall be fixed by management for deployment of contractual labours as well

as machineries. Some of the major aspects are as follows :

A) For persons :

i) Records in Form-B & Form-E shall be maintained.

ii) Records of VTC driving licence of operators shall be kept by Operators and readily

available for inspection by management

iii) Salaries shall be distributed in front of management representative

iv) No person shall be employed unless person holds VTC certificate and Management is

informed.

v) Adequate supervision shall be maintained by competent person.

B) For Machineries :

i) All the machineries to be deployed in mines should be passed by the management.

ii) RTO certificate photo copies of all vehicles shall be submitted to management.

iii) Daily welding, ,monitoring, inspection shall be done by contractor's mechanic as

directed by management.

iv) Machine manufacturers should be asked to give risk analysis.

C) General :

i) No person/vehicle shall be deployed at any place other than authorised place.

ii) All employees of contractors should obey lawful instruction of mine management.

iii) Risk Management Plan by contractor of tipper/pay loader

iv) Trained Manpower

v) Restricted traffic & traffic control planning.

OTHER MEASURES:

Other measures have also been recommended for avoiding risk in mine operation. They

are discussed below;

(A) Provision of proper illumination in quarry, O.B. dumps area, along roads, in workshop

& other work area.

(B) Communication system - Efficient communication system (based on VHF system)

have been provided for the project. This will allow proper communication link between

various work centers and helps in avoiding accidents.

(C) Maintenance facilities - The project will employ a large number of HEMMs for

quarrying and transportation of local and OB. Ill - maintained HEMMs may prove to be

the source of grave risk. A well-equipped workshop will be provided for scheduled

maintenance of HEMMs to avoid their failures.

(D) Training - Coal industry has set up a number of training institutes for imparting training

to its employees. These training raise the safety awareness among workers and train

them to carry out their assignments safely.

(E) Medical aid - The project has provided for well equipped hospital and qualified

doctors. They can attend to medical emergencies arising out of accidents.

CONCLUSIONS:

Following conclusions may be drawn from the above discussion:

(a) Coal mining is associated with a number of hazards.

(b) These hazards can be identified and assessed, which has been done for this project.

(c) Preventive measures against identified risks have been provided in this report

(d) With adoption of such protective measures, the operation of the mine would be safe.

6.3 IMPACT ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC

The activities listed under the two phases of this proposed project are likely to affect the

environment to varying degrees. The environment is a very complex system and so many

factors are interlinked and interdependent of each other, that any prediction

concerning the impact on the environment as a whole may not always be very precise.

So relevant aspects of environment are isolated as parameters and the impact due to

various activities on the parameters has been identified as project activities.

6.3.1 Socio-economic Impact

A) Population Growth and Migration

The opening of this project will be having an impact on the people inhabiting

surrounding the project area. There will be migration of people from outside due to more

job opportunities in the project area. Thus, the population in this area is likely to increase.

B) Resettlement & Rehabilitation.

There is no village falling over the core zone of the project. As such, there is no

resettlement of house oustees involved in this project.

C) Transport and Communication

The provision of metalled approach road to the place of work and other places of public

interests like shopping, education, medical services etc. is going to improve the existing

transport & communication network.

D) Health

At present, Wani North Area is having a full-fledged Regional Hospital. All the medical

emergencies are attended by the medical professionals of this hospital. In case of major

problems, the matter is generally referred to Chandrapur which is only 36 Kms away. As

such, in the Buffer Zone, health care facilities can be taken as satisfactory. With the

opening of this project, the facilities created in the project are likely to be extended for

neighboring population also.

The occupational health hazard associated with coal mining is the Coal Miners’ Lung

Disease (Pneumoconiosis). The disease is caused by the prolonged inhalation of coal

dust particles below 3 Micron size. The disease is detected by Chest X-Rays done during

periodical medical examination among the coal mine workers. However, this disease

has been detected among the underground mine workers only. As such, this

occupational disease is not expected to affect the workers of the proposed opencast

project.

E) Literacy

With the development of this project, educational facilities will get a boost and facilities

developed in the surrounding of the project area are going to improve further which in

turn will improve the literacy of the rural areas also around this project.

F) Economic Impacts

Most of the people are non-workers. Remaining is engaged in Cultivation and

Agriculture. With the opening of the project the occupational structure of the area is

going to change further and many people are likely to be involved in the job of mining

and allied activities. Hence, income level of these people is likely to improve to

significant level.

Employment opportunities and Quality of life

Employment opportunities both direct & indirect in this project are likely to cause

migration from outside. Amenities like medical educational, recreational etc. will be

available to local people and their quality of life will definitely improve.

Land House Oustees & House Oustees

The provision of land in the approved PR in South quarry was only 129 ha. Till date 128.79

ha land has been acquired for South quarry. There is no house oustees involved in this

project.

STATUS OF LAND ACQUISITION

128.79 ha land has already been acquired for South quarry, which is now being worked

and the present proposal for expansion in production capacity is envisaged within this

acquired land only.

COMPENSATION & REHABILITATION

Till date, out of 69 land holdings, 55 have been provided with employment and 3 have

been given Moetary Compensation in lieu of Employment.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC MEASURES

Peripheral development:

As per the present practices in WCL coal mines, adequate steps are being taken for the

local villagers by providing various infrastructure and welfare facilities and giving

assistance in health care in Wani North Area of WCL, under which the proposed Ghonsa

Expansion OC project will come into operation.

The various development works like construction of Primary, School, Post office, Shopping

center, diversion of cart track for villagers, establishment of bank, diversion of irrigation

canal etc; have been completed, mainly for catering to the needs/socio-economic

upliftment of the neighbouring population.

It may be seen that the eco-development measures including welfare measures are

regularly undertaken and, in future, the welfare measures will continue to be taken

based on the assessment of the "felt needs" of the community around the project.

Development works done in nearby villages under different schemes of WCL

Year Works Done Amount

(Rs. Lakhs)

Scheme

2004-05 Construction of Bus shelter, toilet and Hand pump

at Ghonsa village

2.54 SC/ST works

2005-06 Construction of stage for Adarsh High School at

Ghonsa village

1.98 CSR works

2006-07 Construction of two rooms for school building and

Hand pump at Dahegaon village

4.29 CSR works

Construction of concrete road (Internal village

road) in Dahegaon village

4.71 CSR works


road) in Mohurli village

1.19 CSR works

2007-08 Making concrete pavement for internal road at

Rasa village

2.18 CSR works

Making concrete pavement for internal road at

Mohurli village

2.40 CSR works


Ghonsa village

3.07 CSR works


Sonegaon village

2.50 SC/ST works

2008-09 Construction of concrete road (Internal village

road) at Rasa village

3.00 CSR works


road) at Borda village

2.00 CSR works


Kumbharkhani village

3.00 SC/ST works

2009-10 Internal concrete road at Suknegaon village 2.05 CSR works

Internal concrete road at Ghonsa village 2.10 CSR works

Internal concrete road at Kumbharkhani village 2.20 CSR works

Road side drain at Kumbharkhani village 0.93 CSR works

Internal concrete road at Ejasari village 2.02 SC/ST works

Internal concrete road at Kumbharkhani village 1.98 SC/ST works

2010-11 Concrete road at Ghonsa market 4.00 CSR works


Sonegaon village

3.00 CSR works

WBM road at Borda village 3.00 CSR works

Community hall at Ijasan village 3.00 CSR works

One no. hand pump at Ghonsa village 0.60 CSR works

One no. hand pump at Sonegaon village 0.55 CSR works

2 nos. hand pump at Kumbharkhani village 1.20 CSR works

Distribution of School Bags at Rasa, Kumbharkhani

& Ghonsa village

0.42 CSR works

Arrangement of Health Camp & distribution of

Blanket at Rasa village

0.40 CSR works

Total 60.31

Year Works Amount

(Rs. Lakhs)

Scheme

2011-12 WBM road at Rasa village 3.00 CSR works

WBM road at Kumbharkhani village 3.00 CSR works

Supply of 10 nos. Solar Light at Ghonsa village 1.55 CSR works

Sanctioned

in 2010-11

Supply of Tree guard at Rasa village 1.73 CSR works

2011-12 Construction of cement concrete road at

Ghonsa village

3.00 CSR works

Supply of Tree guard at Ghonsa village 1.75 CSR works

Construction of borewell with submersible pump

at at Rasa village

6.50 CSR works

Construction of cement concrete road at Rasa

village

3.00 CSR works

Approach road from Rasa to Gotegaon village 6.00 CSR works

Construction of cement concrete road at


3.00 CSR works

Construction of underground drain at


2.50 CSR works

2 nos tubewell with submersible pump at


8.00 CSR works

Construction of tubewell with hand pumps at

Dahegaon village

0.70 CSR works

Construction of concrete road at Dahegaon

village

3.50 CSR works

Construction of concrete road at Sakra village 3.50 CSR works

Construction of community centre at Sakra

village

8.00 CSR works

Construction of concrete road at Sonegaon

village

4.00 CSR works

One no hand pump at Sonegaon village 0.70 CSR works

Construction of concrete road at Maregaon

(Korombi) village

3.50 CSR works

Arrangement of inter village volleyball

tournament at Ghonsa village

Total 66.93

CHAPTER – VII

PROJECT BENEFITS

7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

The benefits of the project can be summarized as below:-

- The physical infrastructure in the area has already been improved substantially by

following ways:-

Development of road thereby improving the communication.

Improvement in Power, Telephone (including Mobile) facility.

Improvement in Health Care facility & Educational facility.

Improvement in Market / Trade & Business.

- The social infrastructure by way of cultural mixing of people of other states with local

community glorifying “UNITY IN DIVERSITY”.

- Substantial employment in the project & indirect employment for business & trading,

contractor, transportation, vehicle contractor, nursery development.

CHAPTER - VIII

ENVIRONMENTAL COST – BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Ministry of Environment & Forests while issuing TOR has not specifically indicated for

carrying out “Cost Benefit” Analysis, hence the same has not been carried out.

CHAPTER - IX

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.0 GENERAL

Close monitoring of the environment and implementation of various protective measures

discussed in the report forms an important part of EMP. In the earlier chapters the causes

of various pollutions along with the preventive and mitigating measures have been

discussed. In this chapter description of the administrative aspects of ensuring that

mitigative measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored, after approval

of the EIA is being discussed.

9.1 MONITORING ORGANISATION


various measures suggested, a multi-disciplinary approach is essential.

(a) WCL headquarter acts as an apex body which supervises the activities relating to

environment at project level through the General Manager.

(b) Chief General Manager of the area coordinates the activities of various disciplines in

the area to render all necessary assistance at the implementing level i.e. the Project.

Area Nodal Officer (Environment) monitors all aspects of environment on behalf of the

General Manager. He also takes suitable steps for generation of environment data

along with its analysis and interpretations.

As far as plantation is concerned horticulturist with suitable backup staff shall be

provided in the area for undertaking the plantation jobs including raising of a nursery.

Plantation will have to be done on a large area. Therefore, it may be desired that an

outside agency may have to be employed for this purpose. The horticulturist along with

the supervisor shall only monitor and guide the agency for selection of site, treatment of

soil, selection of species etc.

(c) Sub Area Manager is responsible for mechanical reclamation of the area. He is also

responsible for biological reclamation with the assistance of CGM's office.

ORGANISATION FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

SN Measures/Actions Agency

1. Environmental Control 1 Chief General Manager, Wani North Area

2 Nodal Officer, (Environment), Wani North

Area

3 Sub Area Manager, Ghonsa Expansion OC.


5 Environmental Cell (WCL H.Q.)

2. Environmental

Monitoring

1 Chief General Manager, Wani North Area



Area

4 Sub Area Manager, Ghonsa Expn. OC

5 Environment Cell of WCL Headquarters

6 Environmental Laboratory of CMPDI, RI-IV

3. Reclamation 1 Sub Area Manager, Ghonsa Expansion OC


Area

3 Environmental Supervisor

4 Horticulturist

CHAPTER-X

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

10.1 Name of Consultant

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited. Briefly, it is called as ‘CMPDI’. It is an ISO

9001 Company.

Its registered corporate office is situated at Gondwana Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi –

834008, a capital city of Jharkhand State. It operates through seven strategically located

Regional Institutes over six states territories of India. Details of all seven Institutes including

its corporate office are given as in Table-10.1.

Table-10.1

SN Offices Addresses Tel/Fax

Postal E-Mail Website

1 Corporate Gondwan

a Place,

Kanke

Road,

Ranchi-

834008,

Jharkhand

[email protected]

c.in,

cmpdihq@cmp

di.co.in

http://www

.cmpdi.co.i

n

+916512230483,22301

16 /+916512231447,

2232249

2 Regional

Institute-I

West End,

GT Road,

asansole –

713301,

West

Bengal

- - +913412253504/

+913412250935

3 Regional

Institute-II

Koyla

Bhawan,

Koyla

Nagar,

Dhanbad-

826005,

Jharkhand

+913262230850,22307

89/ +913262265575

4 Regional

Institute-III

Gondwan

a Place,

Kanke

Road,

Ranchi-

834008,

Jharkhand

+916512231506/

+916512231501

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

5 Regional

Institute-IV

Kasturba

Nagar,

Jaripatka-

440014

http://www

.cmpdi.co.i

n

+917122642134/

+917122643231

6 Regional

Institute- V

SECL

Complex,

Seepat

Road,

Bilaspur,

Chhatisgar

h.

+917752246482/

+917752246481

7 Regional

Institute-VI

CWS

Colony,

P.O.

Jayant

Colliery,

Sidhi-

486890,

M.P.

+917805222329,

222172/

+917805222330

8 Regional

Institute-VII

Griha

Nirman

Bhawan,

Sachiwala

ya Marg,

Unit 3,

Bhubanesh

war-

751001,

Orissa

+916742394357,

2394760/

+916742395128

All the above Regional Institutes are dedicated to render services to seven subsidiaries of

the CIL AS follows:

Table-10.2

Sl. No. Institutes Dedicated to

1 Regional Institute-I Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (ECL)

2 Regional Institute-II Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. (BCCL)

3 Regional Institute-III Central Coalfields Ltd. (CCL)

4 Regional Institute-IV Western Coalfields Ltd. (WCL)

5 Regional Institute-V South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL)

6 Regional Institute-VI Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL)

7 Regional Institute-VII Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL)

Hqrs. Ranchi is committed to render services to NEC & Non-CIL clients and specialized

assignments for both CIL & Non-CIL clients.

10.2 Brief Resume of the Consultants:

10.2.1 Establishment Background:

The company was formerly known as Coal Mines Authority Limited. And, the Central Mine

Planning & Design Institute Limited (herein after called as CMPDI) is a planning & design

division of Coal India Limited (herein after called as CIL) as per Memorandum of

Association of the company. The CIL is a holding company since November 01, 1975,

and the CMPDIL is one of its subsidiaries since then. It is under Ministry of Coal,

Government of India.

10.2.2 Strength & Resources

a) Manpower:

CMPDI has more than 800 multidisciplinary technical executive professionals who

combine innovation and initiative to deliver faster and effective solutions in planning,

implementation and management of projects.

b) Resources:

CMPDI is equipped with modern laboratory facilities for undertaking various analytical

works to supplement its services. It has well equipped network of six environmental

laboratories located in various coalfields to regularly monitor air, water and noise

parameters. The central unit at Ranchi is accredited with Central Pollution Board, New

Delhi. Besides its own strength, CMPDI has access to the vast resources with its principal,

CIL, India’s largest coal producer and a Nava Ratan Company.

10.2.3 Recognition:

CMPDI is recognized as preferred consultant by India and overseas clients, United Nation

agencies and international financial institutions and the company is registered with

World Bank

Asian Development Bank

African Development Bank

United Nations Development Programme

10.2.4 Main Functional Area:

The main functional area of the CMPDI is to provide adequate and up-to-date planning,

design and technological supports to the CIL and its coal producing subsidiaries to

enable them to produce the planned quantity of coal efficiently and economically with

due attention to safety, conservation, quality and environment. In addition to these,

CMPDI also provides necessary consultancy for clients outside the CIL in India and

abroad. The Quality Management System of CMPDI, Ranchi is certified under

international standard – ISO-2000 by BVQI (UK). Services covered under are as follows:

Consultancy in Mineral Exploration and Environmental Management.

Planning & Design in Mining, Civil & Architectural Engineering, Coal Preparation &

Utilization, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Mining Electronics, Geomatics

and Mine Construction.

Laboratory testing facilities for the above

Technical & Management Training in Mineral & Mining Sector

10.3 Nature of consultancy rendered:

CMPDI has been offering services in the fields enumerated in Table – 10.3

Table – 10.3

Sl. No. Services Offered

1 Exploration & Resource Evaluation

2 Mine Planning & Design Services

3 Infrastructures Engineering

4 Environmental Services

5 Beneficiation Services

6 Management Services

7 Specialized Services

8 Laboratory Services

9 ITC in Mining

10 Research & Development

10.3.1 Exploration & Resource Evaluation:

New generation exploration technology coupled with skilled manpower has made

CMPDI a twenty first century leader in mineral exploration, deposit modeling, resource

evaluation, resource management, mining geology, hydro-geological & geophysical

studies, engineering, geological investigations etc. Services rendered under this head are

described in brief in Table-12.3.1 hereinafter.

Table-10.3.1

Sl.No. Sub-heads of

Services

Services Rendered in

1 Geological

Support for

mining

Production support or mine development drilling and

prediction of faults and pinch / wash outs.

Delineation of roof / floor and dirt bands

2 Drilling Coring-Diamond rotary drills up to a capacity of 1280

m depth

Non-coring-Direct rotary and DTH drills for geophysical

logging, hydro-geological investigations, dewatering,

etc.

3 Deposit

modeling

Using geo-statistical and geological software packages

including MINEX and in-house developed CEMPGEODOC

and SASLINT software

4 Resource

Evaluation

Deposits of coal, lignite, manganese, iron ore (magnetite

and hematite), phosphorite, coal bed methane etc.

5 Resource

Management

Strategic planning for future exploration depending

upon market demand.

Updating of reserve / resource of individual blocks or

coalfields.

6 Hydro-

geological

studies

Systematic ground water investigations.

Mining hydro-geological studies

7 Geo-

engineering

works

Determination of strength properties of rocks and coal and

RQD (Rock Quality Designation) to assess strength

characteristics of strata

8 Master

planning for

assessment of

resource

potential with

respect to

CBM, globally

an emerging

environment

friendly

alternate

energy

source.

Creation of data packages of potential CBM blocks.

Resource evaluation of CBM / CMM / AMM.

Formulation of policy guidelines for harnessing CBM

resources.

Implementation of CIL-ONGC Consortium’s venture in

developing CBM in coalfields.

To provide quality services, CMPDI is effectively utilizing technology like remote sensing,

combination drilling (coring and non-coring), multi-probe geophysical borehole logging,

seismic refraction survey etc.

CMPDI has already undertaken over 500 integrated exploration projects in varying

geological and terrain conditions.

10.3.2 Mine Planning & Design Services:

CMPDI is a premier consultant in open pit and underground mine planning & design in

coal, lignite and other minerals. It has prepared more than 950 mining project reports

with individual capacity up to 35 Million ton per annum. CMPDI uses advance software

like MINEX for resource modeling; mine planning and scheduling of open cast and

underground mine projects. It has helped its subsidiaries to achieve unprecedented

growth from open cast mines in their organizations. Its experience in mechanized

underground mining technology spans exploitation of coal seams from 1.00 m to 20 m

thickness, at different gradients from flat to 750, with soft to extremely hard coal, liable to

spontaneous heating and gassiness and under varying roof strata conditions. Services

offered to be manifold and are enumerated briefly in Table-12.3.2.

Table-10.3.2


1 Master planning of coalfield

2 Perspective planning

3 Conceptual engineering studies

4 Techno-economic feasibility studies

5 Detailed project reports

6 Detailed engineering with working drawings

7 Mine ventilation & transport planning

8 Operational planning

9 Mining plans for mining lease

10 Mine capacity assessment

11 Performance analysis of equipment

12 Prediction of surface subsidence through numerical

modeling software

13 Geophysical logging, Seismic survey, Resistivity Survey.

10.3.3 Infrastructure Engineering:

CMPDI provides engineering logistic or support services for development of infrastructure.

It has developed multi-disciplinary engineering skills for implementing projects of various

complexities. In particular, it has offered complete planning & design services for

architectural planning, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering in various

projects. A few of them are enumerated in Table-10.3.3.

Table – 10.3.3


1 Planning of large capacity, high speed bulk material

handling plants

2 Turnkey execution of coal handling plants

3 Planning of high voltage sub-stations

4 Planning of workshops of various types and capacities

5 Township planning including roads, water supply, water

supply system, drainage, Water / sewerage treatment plants

and detailed planning and design of all township

infrastructure

6 Site selection of pit head thermal power plants based on

remote sensing data

7 Rail corridor alignment through remote sensing

8 Techno-economic feasibility study of captive power plants

based on pulverized coal and FBC technology

10.3.4 Environmental Services:

CMPDI holds a position of eminence in the field of environmental planning, impact

assessment, management and environmental engineering in coal and other sectors. It is

the nodal agency for co-ordination and monitoring of ongoing environmental up-

gradation schemes sanctioned by Ministry of Coal and Mines under the head

“Environmental Measures and Subsidence Control”. It undertakes technical scrutiny of

new proposals, visits to project sites and disbursement of funds to the implementing

agencies.

A few of the new areas in which CMPDI has diversified are environmental and hydro-

geological studies for disposal of fly ash, development of air quality model, bio-treatment

of industrial effluents, carrying capacity base development planning, watershed

modeling and rain water harvesting. Services offered with respect to environmental

quality monitoring, engineering, management and planning are briefly given in Table-

10.3.4.

Table-10.3.4

Sl. No. Sub-heads of

Services

Services rendered

1 Environmental

Monitoring

Air quality

Water quality

Noise level

Soil quality

Micro-meteorological studies

Stack monitoring

2 Environmental

Engineering

Industrial/ Municipal effluent

treatment and recycling plants

Hazardous waste disposal site

engineering

Municipal effluent disposal site

engineering

3 Natural resource

management

Land use planning

Rain water harvesting

Watershed management plans

4 Regional planning Regional environment

management plans

Regional environment status plans

5 Environment

assessment plans

Environment assessment plans

6 Special studies Review of existing mining and

environment policies, legislations,

standards and mechanisms for

monitoring compliance,

institutional strengthening for

regulatory and counterpart

institutions.

Study of environmental problems

and action plan for restoration of

environmental quality.

Mine closure planning

10.3.5 Beneficiation Services:

CMPDI specializes in planning, design and construction of new washeries and

modification of existing washeries for coal and mineral beneficiation. Services with

respect to beneficiation offered to are given in Table-10.3.5.

Table-10.3.5

Sl. No. Services Offered to for

1 Planning of coal and mineral beneficiation plants

2 Preparation of feasibility / project reports including macro

level analysis, washability studies, environmental impact

assessment and techno-economic analysis.

3 Technical studies, performance evaluation and operation

and maintenance related consultancy for existing washeries.

10.3.6 Management Services:

Management services enumerated in Table-10.3.6 have been offered by CMPDI to

different organizations or bodies.

Table-10.3.6

SN Sub-heads of Services Services rendered for

1 Coal Investment

promotion Services

Assistance to Government of India in

identification and assessment of coal mining

properties for investments through private sector

participation.

2 Quality Management

Services

Consultancy for implementation, certification and

maintenance of ISO 9001 Quality Management

System and its industry specific translations, ISO

14001 Environment Management System and

OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety

Assurance System.

3 Human Resource

Services

Creating knowledge and skill based workforce,

CMPDI through its Staff Training College (STC)

imparts training to its clients’ personnel. Under

UNDP, CMPDI has trained professionals from

Nigeria, Sultanate of Oman and North Korea.

Through its STC it has organized training

programmes under five major categories such as

(i) Technical, (ii) Managerial, (iii) Computer

application, (iv) Quality Skills, (v) Quality System,

etc. It has also organized and conducted off-

campus training programmes with respect to

Quality System at various subsidiaries of CIL.

CMPDI diversified into management system consultancy in 1998. While continuing to

provide consultancy for ISO 9000 Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 14000

Environmental Management System (EMS), it made forays into consultancy for ISO 17025

(Testing and calibrating laboratories) under consultancy scope as:

Creation of Management system

Providing training support

Implementation, certification and post certification support

10.3.7 Specialized Services:

With a view to catering to specific requirements of clients, CMPDI has been providing

field oriented specialized services to its clients. Descript services rendered under this

category have been remote sensing, terrestrial survey, blasting, ventilation design & gas

assessment in underground mines, energy audit and non-destructive testing. Main

services rendered are described in brief in Table-10.3.7.

Table-10.3.7

SN Sub-heads of Services Services rendered in

1 Geomatics Geomatic services in mining sector ranging fro

topographical survey, baseline data generation

and monitoring of land use / land cover for

environmental management, water resource survey

and coal mine fire mapping. It has also imparted

expertise services in the field of remote sensing

applications, terrain mapping, co-relation survey for

underground mines, GPS / GIS survey, cartography

and digital image processing.

2 Blasting Carrying out controlled blasting and ground

vibration study, vibration monitoring, fragmentation

improvement studies, random sampling & testing of

explosives and accessories and performance

evaluation of new explosives with sophisticated

testing equipment, in both coal and non-coal

sectors.

3 Non-destructive Testing

(NDT)

Services for non-destructive testing of components

of machinery, installations and other structural

elements have been provided at site during

periodic maintenance to avoid accidental failure.

4 Ventilation and Gas

Survey

CMPDI has been offering services for ventilation

monitoring, planning & design of ventilation system

including gas assessment and testing for

underground mines.

5 Energy Audit CMPDI is empanelled as an accredited energy

auditor with Govt. of West Bengal and Petroleum

Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of

India. Over 130 reports on electrical and diesel

energy conservation have been prepared.

6 Inspection services CMPDI has been rendering pre-dispatch third party

inspection services for plants and equipment at the

manufacturers’ workstations for materials procured

by its clients.

7 Captive power plants Reports on optimum utilization, conceptual notes

and tender documents

10.3.8 Laboratory Services:

CMPDI has well equipped laboratories for carrying out investigations and analysis for

geo-chemical, petrography coal washability and geo-mechanical properties.

For coal and lignite characterization, CMPDI has laboratories with highly skilled

manpower and state of art equipment. The data generated by these laboratories form

basis of characterization and grading of coal in exploration, mine feasibility reports,

washery design and down stream utilization. Brief description of Laboratory Services

rendered by CMPDI is given in Table-10.3.8.

Table-10.3.8

SN Sub-heads of Services Services rendered in

1 Geo-chemical

Laboratory

CMPDI has been rendering services like geo-

chemical analysis like proximate & ultimate analysis,

GCV determination of coal and lignite and other

special test through microprocessor based

automatic calorimeter and analyzer.

2 Petrographic Laboratory CMPDI has been carrying out evaluation for hydro

carbons, oil shales and coal bed methane for coal

coke and source rock through sophisticated

microscopes, identifying mineral phases in coal,

rocks and metal through X-Ray diffractometer, and

micro-area analysis and cleat studies for CBM

through Scanning Electron Microscope accredited

by International Committee for Coal and Organic

Petrology (ICCP).

3 Mining Laboratory CMPDI has been determining physico-mechanical

properties of rocks for design inputs for mine

planning and other technical services and

undertaking testing of roof supports and building

materials for design support systems for

underground workings.

4 Washery Laboratory CMPDI has been determining washability

characteristics of coarse, small and fine coal and

shattering & pulverized characteristics of coal for

assistance in planning and design of coal

beneficiation plants.

7 Captive power plants Reports on optimum utilization, conceptual notes

and tender documents

10.3.9 IT Services in Mining:

CMPDI has been gearing up itself fully to meet challenges of IT sector requisite for mining

industries as per IT implementation scheme with a view to revolutionizing mining industry

and mining operations in coming years. IT services provided by CMPDI have been

tabulated in Table-10.3.9.

Table-10.3.9

Sl. No. Services Offered to for

1 Mine communication and mine safety systems

2 Establishing internet and internet facilities

3 Real time fleet management system for large OC mines

using GIS & GPS.

4 Land information system using enterprise GIS.

10.3.10 R & D Services:

The Research & Development activities in coal and lignite are being administered

through the Scientific Advisory Committee (SSRC) with Secretary (Coal) as its Chairman.

The committee is entrusted with the task of planning, budgeting and overseeing the

implementation of R & D programme in coal and lignite sector and also for application

of research findings. And, CMPDI is the Nodal Agency to co-ordinate S & T / R & D

activities in coal and lignite sectors and assist SSRC in areas mentioned herein after.

CMPDI applied research and development in the field of mining, beneficiation,

utilization, environment, exploration, etc. serving as nodal agency for all S & T schemes

funded by Ministry of Coal and R & D schemes funded by R & D Board of CIL (constituted

in August 1995).

Field oriented research projects including transfer and absorption of new technology

concerning main areas of coal research have been as follows:

Production, productivity and safety.

Coal beneficiation and utilization.

Environment and Ecology.

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ANNEXURE - II

PROFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING

PROJECTS (MINING SECTOR PROJECTS)

Note1 :All information to be given in the form of Annex/s should be properly numbered

and form part of reply to this proforma.

Note 2: Please enter / in appropriate box where answer is Yes/No

Note 3: No abbreviation to be used – Not available or Not applicable should be clearly

mentioned.

Note 4: Core zone is the mining lease area.

Buffer zone in case of ML area upto 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery

of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the

core zone.

Note 5: Adopt Scoping process in carrying out EIA study

Note 6: Please indicate source of data

1. General Information

(a) Name of the project : Ghonsa OC Expansion Project (0.60 MTPA)

Name of the proponent : M/s WESTERN COALFIELDS LIMITED

Mailing Address : C/O Chief General Manager

Wani North Area , WCL, Bhallar Township

Dist. Yavatmal ( M. S.)

E- mail : [email protected]

Telephone : 07239 – 241347

Fax No. : 07239 – 241357 (CGM Office)

(b) Objective of the project :

To meet the demand of power

coal

(c) Location of mine(s)

Village(s) Tehsil District State

Kumbharkhani &

Ghonsa

Wani Yavatmal Maharashtra

(d) Does the proposal relate to

(i) New mine : No

(ii) Expansion : Yes

Increase in ML area : Yes

Increase in annual production : Yes

(iii) Renewal of ML : No

(iv) Modernization : No

e) Site information

Geographical Location

Latitude : 190 57’11” to 190 58’35” N

Longitude : 780 49’30” to 780 50’ 25” E

Topo sheet no : 55 I /13

Total mining lease area (in ha) : 128.79

( Location Plan is enclosed as Plate- I)

(ii) Dominant nature of terrain :

Flat

Undulated : Yes , Gently undulating.

Hilly

2. Land usage of the mining lease area (in ha).

(a)Agrclt. Land : 128.79

(b) Waste land(Govt.land) : ---

(c) Forest /Zudpi Jungle : ---

(d) Surface water bodies : Nil

(e) Others (Specify) : Nil

Total : 128.79

3. Indicate the seismic zone in which ML area falls. In case of zone IV & V, details of

earth quakes in last 10 years. : Seismic zone no. - II

(a) Severity (Richter Scale) : Not applicable

(b) Impact i.e. Damage to

Life : No

Property : No

Existing mine : No

5. Township (outside mining lease) :

(a) Total area (in ha) : 1.00 ha

(b) No. of dwelling units : 50 Miners Quarters (Existing)

(c) Distance from mine site : 3 km

6. Distance of water bodies (in km)

Distance from River Bank* Other water bodies* Sea / Creek

/Lake / nalla etc. (specify)

Mining lease

boundary

Vidharbha river –

100 m

-

Ancillary facilities - -

[* from highest flood line/high tide line] -

7. For projects falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) : Not applicable

Whether the mineral to be mined is of rare nature and not available outside CRZ?

If yes, annex a scaled location map showing low tide line (LTL), high tide line (HTL) duly

demarcated by one of the authorized agencies*[*Director, Space Application Centre,

Ahmedabad: Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Thiruvananthapuram: Institute of Remote

Sensing, Anna University, Chennai, Institute of Wetland Management & Ecological

designs, Kolkata, Naval Hydrographer’s Office, Dehradun: National Institute of

Oceanography, Panjim, Goa: and National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai]

boundary of mining lease area, diastance of ML area from LTL and HTL CRZ boundary

and CRZ classification of the project area as per the approved Coastal Zone

Management Plan, and settlements, sand dunes, mangroves, forest land/patches, turties

breeding and nesting sites etc., if any, in the project area.

8. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone/area from the periphery of the

buffer zone to the boundary of following (upto 10 km)

Given below ;-

a) BUFFER ZONE – It is the area within the radius of 10 km of mining lease area and the

details of features within buffer zone is as given below ;-

[*Buffer zone in case of ML area upto 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the

periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the

periphery of the core zone].

9. Description of flora & fauna separately in the core and buffer zones*

[*Consult the Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972 as amended subsequently and list species

with (1) Common name (2) Scientific name and (3) under which schedule of the Wildlife

(Protection) Act the identified species fall. Get the list authenticated by an Expert in the

field/credible scientific institute/University/Chief Wildlife Warden office. Information to be

based on field survey].

Flora & Fauna Area

EIA - Summary Statement

SU REPORT ON GENERATION OF BASE LINE DATA FOR FLORA AND FAUNA OF DINESH (OC)

MINE OF WESTERN COAL FIELDS LTD.

I. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone and buffer zone areas of the following

(up to 15km):

S.No Geographical features Name Aerial distance from 15 (km)


1 National Park /Sanctuary Not Applicable None None

2. Biosphere reserve/Tiger/Elephant

Reserve/any other Reserve

Not Applicable None None

3. Forest Type (RF/PF/Unclassified) Not Applicable None None

4. Habitat for Migratory Birds Not Applicable None None

5. Corridor for animals of schedule

1& II of wildlife (protection) Act,1972

Not Applicable None None

6 Archeological sites Notified /Others Not Applicable None None

II A. Description of Flora in the Core and Buffer Zones

A. Flora Core Zone

Buffer Zone

1.Agricultural crops Table in Chapter - III Table in Chapter - III

2.Commercial crops Table in Chapter - III Table in Chapter - III

3.Plantations/Agro forestry Table in Chapter - III Table in Chapter - III

4.Natural vegetation/Forest type No forest areas- Only Jhudpi

Jungle (Table in Chapter - III)

No forest areas

(Table in Chapter – III)

5. Grass lands No grass lands (Table in Chapter - III) No grass lands

(Table in Chapter - III)

6.Endangered species None of the species found None of the species found

7. Endemic species None of the species found None of the specie found

8. Others (specify) No prominent aquatic

bodies are present


bodies are present

10. Details of mineral reserves (as per approved Mining Plan)

(Quantity in million tonnes )

(a) Proved : 14.60

(b) Indicated :

(b) Inferred :

(c) Mineable reserves : 1.73 Million Tonnes

11. Major geological formation/disturbances in the mining lease area

(a) Geological maps submitted : Yes

(b) Geological sections submitted : Yes

(c) Contour map submitted : Yes

(d) Whether the presence, if any noted of

(i) Faults

: Yes

(ii) Dykes

: No

(iii) Shear Zone

: No

(iv) Folds

: No

(v) Other weak zones : Yes, presence of sympathetic

faults and Minor slips can not be

ruled out.

(e) Source of data (Indicate) : Geological report & PR

prepared by CMPDI

12. Production of mineral(s) and life of mine

(a) Rated capacity of mine mineral wise (tonnes/annum) : 0.60 MTPA (Maximum

Achievable)

(b) Life of mine at proposed capacity (years) : 2 years

(c) Lease period (Years)

: Not applicable

(d) Date of expiry of lease (D/M/Y) : Not applicable

(e) Indicate in case of existing mines :

Date of opening of mine : 2008-09

ii) Production in the last 5 years

From year 08-09to year 10-11 in million tones. : As given below

2008-09 – 87883 te

2009-10- 300000 te

2010-11- 362760 te

2011-12 -- 450000 te

i) Projected production for the balance

Years : Maximum Achievable

0.60 MTPA

ii) Whether mining was suspended after : No

opening of the mine ?

If yes, details thereof including last production

figures and reason for the same.

(f) Whether plans & sections provided ? : Yes

13. Type and method of mining operations

Type

Method

Opencast Yes By

Mechnised

method

Manual Mechanised

Yes

Underground x X

Both x x

14. MINING DETAILS:-

Geo-mining Characteristics & Mine Profile

MINE PARAMETERS

The seam characteristics and the profile of the quarries are as given below in Table:





2. Depth (m)

(a) Initial 13

(b) Final 46



(a) Seam-I 1.00 to 3.50

(b) Seam-II 2.12 to 5.40



(a) Maximum 510

(b) Minimum 180



(Mm3)

8.54


CHOICE OF TECHNOLOGY:

The shovel dumper combination has been proposed in this mine. As the total mineable

reserves are only 1.73 Mt, application of dragline and surface miner have been ruled out.

Moreover, the application of dragline or surface miner will not be economically viable in

the prevailing geo-mining conditions. The thin seam thickness (2m to 4m) of seam-I and

seam-II calls for smaller size HEMM. Shovel-Dumper combination is very flexible and most

adopted technology in WCL.

Drilling & Blasting

The degree of fragmentation in opencast mine has to be optimised so that total cost of

drilling, blasting, excavating, transport and crushing as a total system is minimised.

Controlled blasting method has to be adopted. In order to keep the ground vibrations

within the permissible limit as per DGMS Circular No. 7 of 1997, to avoid flying of rock

fragments and also to achieve satisfactory blasting results, optimized drilling / blasting

parameters depending upon rock formation using combination of relays / delays will

have to be evolved. It is further recommended that at the time of actual execution,

proper study for controlled blasting and ground vibration is to be done with the help of

scientific body in order to evolve site specific charge distance relationship.

Powder factor of 3.0 m3/ kg & 5.0 t/kg for OB and coal has been considered in this report.

It is proposed that Site Mix explosive should be used to save charging time and avoid

creating extra Magazine capacity.

EQUIPMENT FOR OB & COAL:

It is envisaged in the PR that total excavation (Top OB, Parting and coal) would be done

by Hiring of HEMM. No departmental HEMM is proposed for mining purpose.

15. Mine details.

(a) Opencast mine :

(i) Stripping ratio (mineral in tones to over burden in m3 ) : 1 : 4.94

(ii) Ultimate working depth (in m bgl) : 46

(iii) Indicate present working depth in case of : 35

existing mine (in m bgl)

(iv) Thickness of top soil (in m)

Minimum : 5.00

Maximum : 10.00

Average : 7.50

iii) Thickness of overburden (in m)

Minimum : 13.00

Maximum : 46.00

Average : 29.50

iv) Mining Plan

Height and width of the

bench in

Overburden/waste.

: Bench height – 10 m

Width –

Working Bench- 30m

Non-working width-

20m

Height & width of the

bench in ore body / coal

seam

: Bench height – 5 m

Width –

Working Bench- 30m

Non-working width-

20m

Proposed inclination /

slope of the sides of the

opencast mine

(separately for

overburden , coal/ ore

and overall slope of the pit

sides ) both while

: Individual Bench

slope-

Coal - 700

OB ( hard strata ) -700

OB ( soft soil ) - 450

Overall slope –

rise side - 270 to 370

operating the mine as well

as at the time of closure

of the mine.

(while operating &

closure )

dip side-

while operating-180-

200

while closure - 400

The recommendation

of Slope stability study

being implemented.

Whether transverse

sections across the

opencast mine at the end

of fifth year and at the

end of the life of the mine

have been submitted

: Yes

(vii) Type of blasting, if any, to be adopted. : Controlled Blasting

(b) Underground : Not Applicable

(i) Seam/Ore body Min.Depth (m) Max. Depth (m) Avg.thicikness (m)

Rate of dip in degree Direction of dip.

Mode of entry into the mine

Shaft

Adit

Incline

Details of machinery

On surface

At face

For transportation

Others

Method of stopping (metalliferrous mines)

Open

Filled

Shrinkage

Caving

Combination of above

Others (specify)

Extraction method

Caving

Stowing

Partial Extraction

Subsidence

Predicted max. subsidence (in m)

Max. value of tensile strain (in mm/m)

Max. slope change (in mm/m)

Whether identified possible subsidence

Area (s) superimposed on Surface

Plan has been submitted ?

Major impacts on surface features like

Natural drainage pattern, houses, buildings,

Water bodies, roads, forests etc.

Salient features of subsidence management

(monitoring and control).

16. Surface drainage pattern at mine site.

(a) Whether the pre-mining surface drainage plan

submitted?

: Yes

(b) Do you propose any modification/diversion in

the existing natural drainage pattern at any

stage? If yes, when. Provide location map

existing natural drainage indicating contours,

dimensions of pattern proposed to be

diverted, direction of flow of water, proposed

route/changes, if any i.e. realignment of river

/ nallah / any other water body falling within

core zone and its impact.

: No major change-modification /

diversion in water body . Only

small diversions of seasonal

nullahs & diversion of irrigatinon

canal and there will not be

any adverse impact on existing

natural drainage pattern

17. Embankment and/or weir construction

(a) Do you propose, at any stage, construction of

(i) Embankment for protection against flood : Yes

(ii) Weir for water storage for the mine : No

(b) If so, provide details thereof.

( Quantum of OB proposed for embankment ) : Details in Chapter – II.

:

(b) Impact of embankment on HFL and settlement around : No impact

anticipated.

(d) Impact of weir on down stream users of water : Not Applicable.

18. Vehicular traffic density (outside the ML area)

Type of vehicles No. of vehicles per day

a) Existing -- Coal Tippers 91 trucks/day

Light vehicles Insignificant

(b) After the proposed activity -- Coal Tippers Approx. 180 /day

& Light vehicles

(c) Whether the existing road network is adequate ? : Yes

If no, provide details of alternative proposal ? : NA

* Considering maximum achievable capacity of 0.60 MTPA.

19. Loading, transportation and unloading of mineral and waste rocks on surface:

(a) Manual

(b) Tubs, mine cars, etc.

(c) Scraper, shovels, dumpers/trucks ------ Yes (Shovel & Dumper only)

(d) Conveyors (belt chain, etc)

(e) Others (specify)

20. Mineral(s) transportation outside the ML area

Qty.(in TPD) Percentage(%) Length (in km)

(a) Road 1818 100

(b) Rail -

(c) Conveyors

(d) Ropeway

(e) Water ways

(f) Pipeline

(g) Others (specify)

Total 1818 100%

25. Water requirement (m3/day)

Purpose Avg. Demand Peak Demand

Mine site 1. Mine operation/workshop 2. Land reclamation 3. Dust suppression 4. Drinking 5. Green Belt 6. Beneficiation 7. Washeries 8. Fire Service 9. Others (service buildings) 10 Losses B. Township Green Belt Domestic Other (specify)Welfare Losses

120 12

251

135 15

15

260

Total 383 425

26. Source of water supply*

S.No. Source m3/day

1. River (name)

2. Ground water

3. Mine water (sump/pit) 383

4. Other surface water bodies(specify) -

[*Annex a copy of sanction letter/permission from the concerned authority (Central Ground Water Authority in case of ground water abstraction is from notified area/State Ground Water Board in case of non-notified area/State Irrigation Department for surface water pumping) for drawing water]

27. Lean season flow in case of pumping from river/nalla (cumecs) : 0.01

28. Ground water potential of the study area

28.1 Ground water availability

(a) Range of water table (m bgl) (i) Pre-monsoon (April/May)

Core Zone : 4.98 - 8.99 m Buffer zone : 3.90 - 14.00 m

(ii) Post-monsoon (November)

Core zone : 2.80 - 6.6m Buffer zone : 1.90 - 10.10m

(b) Total annual replenishable recharge (million m3/ year)

By ground water table fluctuation method : 23.9 MCM By rainfall infiltration factor method : 24.59 MCM

( c) Annual draft excluding estimated draft through : 4.19 MCM

mine discharge (million m3/year)

(d) Estimated draft through mine discharge (million m3/year) : 1.24 MCM

(e) Net annual ground water availability (million m3/year) : 22.14 MCM

(f) Stage of ground water development in % : 18.92 %

28.2. Water demand – Competing users of the water source

S. No. Usage Present consumption Additional proposed

Total (m3/day)

Surface Ground Surface Ground Surface Ground

1. Domestic 4684 1500 6184

2. Irrigation 10033 - 10033

3. Industry -

4. Mining 3500 2500 6000

5. Others (Specify)

-

Total 18517 4000 22517

29. Water quality* : (a) Annex physico-chemical analysis of water at intake point : Enclosed

(b) In case of existing mine, annex report on quality of water : discharge i.e. complete physico-chemical analysis**

[*For non-discharging mines at least four ground water samples to be taken preferably from downstream direction of the mine in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods and analysed. For discharging mines six samples are to be analysed ]. ** All parameters as per BIS 10500. Indicate name of Methodology, Equipment used for analysis, and Detection Level (DL) for each parameter.

*** Wherever any analytical parameter is below detection level, “BDL” (Below Detection Level) should be written instead of ‘NIL’.

30. Impact on ground water regime/stream/lake/springs due to mine dewatering* (a) Radius of influence (in m)

: 500m (Final mine depth-200m)

[To be estimated based on analysis of pumping

test data and application of empirical formula]. (b) Whether saline water ingress will take place ? : NA (applicable to coastal areas) (c) Impact on stream/lake/springs

: NA

[*Provide a comprehensive hydro-geological assessment report. If the average mine dewatering is more than 100 m3/day and or going below water table in non-monsoon period. The report should be based on preferably latest one year pre-monsoon and post-monsoon baseline data covering information on ground water situation, aquifer characteristics, water level conditions (April – May and November), estimate of ground water resources, predicted impact of the project on ground water regime and detailed remedial/conservation measures such as artificial recharge of ground water etc. The report should be based on actual field inventory out of existing wells, at least 30 observation wells in the buffer zone with supplementary information from secondary sources (mention name). For estimation** of ground water resource (refer question No.28 above) be designated study area of the buffer zone may be sub-divided into command and non-command areas, watershed-wise (in case of hard rock/consolidated formations)/ block-wise/mandal-wise in case of alluvial/unconsolidated formations)].

[**For estimating ground water resources in the area follow the Ground Water Estimation Committee recommendations of 1997]

31. Waste Water Management

Mine (a) Daily average discharge (m3/day) from different sources

i. Mine water discharge during Lean period : 3500 Monsoon period : 6100

ii. Workshop : 10

iii. Domestic (mine site) : 12 iv. Beneficiation/Washeries : v. Coal Handling Plant : vi. Tailings pond :

vii. Others Total : 3522 m3/day (b) Waste water treatment plant/flow sheet : As given below for treatment process attached

The strata seepage water will get accumulated in main mine sump provided at the floor of the seam which will allow significant settlement of suspended particles. Thereafter, supernatant mine water will be pumped out on surface & be passed through sedimentation pond for second stage settlement.

For, Workshop Effluent Treatment, a Zero – Discharge Workshop Effluent Treatment Plant will be

set up and will be operated.

(c) Quantity of water recycled/reused/ to be recycled in

(i) Percentage : 20 % (ii) m3/day : 704

d) Point of final discharge : Local drainage

Final Point Quantity discharged (in m3/day)

Surface (i) Agricultural land (ii) Waste land (iii) Forest land (iv) Green belt

---

2. River/nallah 2818

3. Lake

4. Sea

5. Others (specify)

Total 2818

(e) Users of discharge water

(i) Human : (ii) Livestock : (iii) Irrigation : Irrigation. (iv) Industry (mine site ) : (v) Others (specify) :

(f) Details of the river/nalla,if final effluent is/will be discharged (cumecs) : (i) Average flow rate : 1.0

(ii) Lean season flow rate : (iii) Aquatic life : (iv) Analysis of river water 100 m : upstream and 100 m downstream of discharge point submitted.

Township : Combined Township

(a) Waste water generation from township (m3/day) : (b) Are you planning to provide sewage treatment plant ? : No

(c) Usage of treated water : NA

32. Attach water balance statement in the form of a flow diagram : In Chapter - III indicating source(s), consumption (Section-wise) and output

33. Ambient noise level leq dB(A) : Baseline noise level data is given in Chapter – III of

EIA/EMP. Details given below

TABLE

AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS

SI.No. Location Name Location

Code

1. Core-zone N1

2. Ghonsa village N2

3. Phulora N3

4. Salgaon N4

5. Kalampad village N5

6. Dahegaon village N6


The generated noise level data are given in subsequent pages and the abstract is

furnished in Table below.

Noise level status

S.No. Zone

Leq. Noise level

(mean)(dB (A)) Noise level

Standards

Daytime Nighttime Daytime Nighttime

1. Core zone 60.8 51.7 75 70

2. Buffer zone 47.4 – 52.6 40.1 – 42.6 55 45



norms for acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential area, these values are found to

be within the limits.

Summary

While comparing with IS: 4954 -1986 norms for acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential

area, the Leq values are found to be within the limits.

34. Solid Waste

(a) Top soil and Solid waste quantity and quality

Name

(Lump/fines/

slurry/

sludge/others )

Composition

Quantity

(m3/month)

Method of Disposal

Mining activity*

a. Top Soil

b. Over burden

c. Others

(Specify)

Clay, Alluvium,

Shale,

Sandstone,

Quantity year –

wise given in

chapter – IV.

Dumping on surface as

external OB dump ,quarry

backfilling & embankment

construction .

Effluent Treatment

Plant (Sludge)

Oil & Grease

Silt

Will be disposed off

through approved

Recyclers.

Secured Land-fill

TOTAL ..

[* Annex layout plan indicating the dump sites Attached]

(b) (i) Does waste(s) contain any hazardous/ : No

toxic substance/radioactive materials

or heavy metals ?

(ii) If yes, whether details and precautionary : Not applicable

measures provided ?

(c) Recovery and recycling possibilities : Not applicable

(d) Possible user(s) of the solid waste : Quarry backfilling.

embankment

Construction.Balance in

external OB dump.

(e) (i) Is the solid waste suitable for backfilling ? : Yes

(ii) If yes, when do you propose : From IVth year of operation.

to start backfilling

(in million m3)

Solid waste(s) Already

accumulated

(A)

To be

generated (B)

% age of A & B to be

backfilled

A B

Overburden As given below

Others (specify) NIL

Summary of Solid Waste –

Sl.

NO

Particulars Disposal of Solid Wastes(In Mm3)

External OB

Dump

Internal Dump in

Decoaled Void

Total

1. Solid Waste

(Over burden)

7.37 1.17 8.54

(f) In case waste is to be dumped on the ground, indicate :

(i) Associated environmental problems : Fugitive emission of dust by wind &

surface run off.

(ii) Number & type of waste dumps :

No.of external dumps

: 01

Max. projected height of dumps (in m) : 60

No.of terraces and height of each stage : Four terraces, each of 15 m

with berm of 6 m at + 15 m &

+ 45m level and transportation

bench of 20 m at + 30 m

level.

Overall slope of the dump (degree) : 28o

Proposed reclamation measures :

Development of grasses ,

legumes & plants. OB

dump will be first

technically reclaimed with

proper benches & slopes.

Then it will be taken up for

biological reclamation

(afforestation) in phases

along with embankment.

The year – wise Calendar

Programme is given

below:-

(iii) Section of the waste dump in relation to : Yes

the adjacent ground profile attached

This is a tentaive programme drawn with the consideration of the maximum achieavable

capacity of 0.60 MTPA and may undergo changes depending on the actual progress of

the mine as well as future expansion in strike direction with addition of two more quarries.

Post mining land use plan (Conceptual)



SL. NO.


TOTAL

1 EXTERNAL OB DUMP

29.35 - - - 29.35

2 EXCAVATED AREA 4.00 34.05 - --- 38.05



RATIONALISATION

AREA

10.00 - - 25.39 35.39

5 EMBANKMENT 15.00 - - - 15.00

6 COLONY 1.00

TOTAL 58.35 34.05 11.00 25.39 128.79

35. Fuel/Energy requirements*

[*To be furnished for mines having ML area more than 25 ha or captive power

generation of 500 KVA and above].

(a) Total power requirement – 1034 kVA

(in kVA)

S.No Mine site Township Others (specify) Total

1 Present ---

2 Proposed 890 144 - 1034

Total 890 144 - 1034

(b) Source of power : - MAHAGENCO.

( Due approval from MAHAGENCO taken at area level for no. of mines

together).

S.No SEB/Grid* Captive

power

plant

DG sets

1. Present

As above

2. Proposed

Total

[*Annex a copy of the sanction letter from the concerned authority]

(c) Details of fuels : Deployment of HEMM proposed through partial hiring.

S.No. Fuel Daily consumption

(TPD)

Calorific

value

(Kcals/kg)

% Ash % Sulphur

1.

2.

3.

HSD

LSHS

Other

(Lub.)

Existing

4500

Proposed

5500

36. Storage of inflammable/explosive materials

S.No. Name Number of

Storages

Consumption

(in TPD)

Maximum Quantity at

any point of time.

1. Fuels Central

Storage

5500 Maximum storage for 3

days only.

2. Explosives Magazine 2500 kg Maximum storage for 3

days only.

37. Human Settlement


Population* All details regarding socio –

economic have been given in

Chapter – III.

No. of villages Nil

Number of households Village-

wise

[*As per actual survey]

38. Rehabilitation & Resettlement ( R & R) Plan*

[*Provide a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, if more than 1000 people are likely to be

displaced, other-wise a summary plan]

a) Villages falling within the study area :

Villages

Number Name

Core Zone Nil NA

500 m from the blasting

site(s)

Buffer zone All details regarding socio –

economic details have

been given in Chapter – III.

Shown in Index Plan

(Plate – II))

Township site --- ---

(b) Details of village(s) in the core zone : Nil.

( c) Population to be displaced and/or Land oustees : Land Oustees – Yet to be

finalized.

Name of

village(s) falling

within

Number of oustees

Land (only) Homestead

(only)

Land and Homestead

(both)

Mining

Lease

Till date 69.

55 Employment

given. 3 have been

given Monetary

Compensation.

Nil As given in previous

Column.

Township

Site

Nil

(d) Whether R&R package has been finalized?

If yes, salient features of R & R plan for oustees : Not Applicable

(i) Site details where the people are proposed to

be resettled & facilities existing/to be created : Not Applicable

(ii) Funds earmarked for compensation package * : Not Applicable

(iii) Agency/Authority responsible for their resettlement : Not Applicable

(iv) Time of commencement of resettlement : Not Applicable

of Project Affected People (PAP)

(v) Period by which resettlement of PAP will : Not Applicable.

39. Lease-wise plantation details

(a) Lease area (in ha.) New mine Existing Mine

(i) Area broken up : 25.00 ha

(ii) To be broken up : 13.05 ha

(iii) Area not to be broken up : 90.74 ha

(b) Township area (in ha) 1.00 ha.

( c) Area afforested and proposed (in ha)

Afforested 3.50 ha ; Proposed –The proposed afforestation plan is given below.

On the dump slopes and top surface, plantation of grass and trees will be done in phases

and the details are as follows ;-

(d) No. and type of trees planted and proposed :

(i) Existing : 8750

a. When plantation was started? 2009-10

b.

No.of plant species planted

Number of saplings (per ha.)

Native species 2500

(ii) Proposed : 5000

No. of plant species to be

planted

Number of saplings (per ha)

Native species 2500

40. Environmental health and safety

(a) What major health and safety hazards

are anticipated?

No major health & safety hazards

anticipated. However, coal mining

activities are itself hazardous and as

such disaster management plan has

been worked out considering the

probable risks / hazards & their

mitigative measures have been given

in detail in Chapter – VI.

(b) What provisions have been made/proposed

to be made to conform to health and safety

requirement? :

Mine will be worked as per statute.

Dispensary, First aid center at the

mine level, full fledged hospital at

Area level to cater to the

needs of all employees. Emergency

Response Plan will be prepared and

mock rehearsal will be done

regularly.

( c) In case of an existing mine :

(i) Comprehensive report on health status : Periodical Medical Examination of all

workmen once in five years.

Mineralogical composition of RPM (dust) :

Free silica as SiO2 - 11.5

Chromium* (Total as well as Hexavalent) - Not applicable

Lead ** - Not applicable

[*Only for Chromite mines] [** Only for Base Metal mines]

(d) Information on radiation protection measures, if applicable : Not Applicable

41. Environmental Management Plan

Salient features of environmental protection measures.

S.No. Environmental issues* Already practiced, if

applicable

Proposed.

1. Air pollution Green belt development,

plantation at all suitable

vacant areas, OB dump,

Wet Drilling, water

spraying on

haul road & coal

transportation

road etc.

To be continued

2. Water pollution Sedimentation pond for

mine pumped out

water

Workshop Effluent Treatment

Plant for workshop effluent

3. Water conservation Earthen check dams

4. Noise pollution Providing personal

protective gears / ear

muffs & ear plugs,

maintenance of P&M,

green belt development

etc.

To be continued

5. Solid waste/Tailings Backfilling in decoaled

void, embankment

construction, external OB

dump & biological

reclamation thereafter.

Backfilling in decoaled void,

embankment construction,

external OB dump &

biological reclamation

thereafter.

6. Land degradation Technical & biological

reclamation

Technical & biological

reclamation

7. Erosion & Sediment Plantation on OB dump &

embankment, garland

drains around OB dump &

coal dump , green belt on

plain land.

8. Top soil Initiallty to be dumped at

earmarked site and thereafter

to be used concurrently

9. Ground vibration Controlled Blasting To be continued

10. Wildlife conservation Not Applicable Not Applicable

11. Forest protection Not Applicable

12. Others (specify) Social development works

in nearby villages.

To be continued as per the

CSR Policy of the Company (* As applicable)

42. Compliance with environmental safeguards (for existing units) :

(a) Status of the compliance of conditions of : Complied

environmental clearance issued by MOEF

if any, enclosed

(b) Status of the compliance of ‘ Consent to : Complied

operate’ issued by SPCB, if any, enclosed.

(c) Latest ‘environmental statement’ enclosed : Annexure – VI.

43. Scoping of EIA

Whether environmental impact assessment : Yes

of the project has been carried out by following

scoping process?

If yes, a copy of scoping of EIA annexed : Details given below.

IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS (Scoping )

1. Forest land involved Yes

2. Wild life sanctuary ( 10 km. radius) None

3. Fragile Eco/ Bio- diversity system nearby (10

km. radius)

None

4. Coastal area nearby (10 km. radius) None

5. Environmental impact on the region. No adverse impact anticipated.

However the project will be

beneficial to the local people of

the region.

6. Impact on quality & quantity of ground

water specific to the project.

The detailed impact assessment

has been done and given in

Chapter – III & IV. Impact will be

insignificant.

7. Risk & Hazards involved due to the project Risk & hazards associated with

mining will be limited to mine

area only. However, the mine is

being worked and will continue

to be worked as per the

statute.

8. Env. Pollution control

measures

Environmental Pollution control

measures are being implemented

and will continue to be effectively

implemented & regular monitoring

will be done.

9. Rehabilitation & resettlement. There is no Resettlement of

house oustees involved in this

proposal.There is only

Rehabilitation of land oustees

involved due to acquisition of

additional tenancy land.

Entire Rehabilitation will be

carried out as per Company’s

Policy.

44. Mine closure

(a) Have you planned mine closure : Yes

(b) Submitted a conceptual mine : Yes

closure plan

(c) If yes, indicate estimated amount : As per MOC Guidelines – Aug,2009

for implementing the same (in Rs.lakhs)

Details of Progressive Mine Closure Plan is given below;-

PROGRESSIVE & FINAL MINE CLOSURE PLAN

Mine closure plan.

Although, the mining activities may last a few decades, but they are liable to leave a

long lasting impacts on the landscape, ecology and on local inhabitants. The objective

of mine closure plan is aimed at restoration/reclamation of disturbed area, which should

be acceptable to local community as well as regulatory authority.

Mine closure is not something that happens at the end of a mine's life rather mine closure

is an ongoing series of activities starting from the planning stage of a mine and ending

with a suitably restored site that can be returned to the community. The mine closure is

planned in two phases:

c) The first phase/progressive site-specific closure plan includes the various activities to

be implemented over the life of the mine. The required timetable for these is given in

detail in the EMP/Project Report itself. The required fund – Capital and Revenue, is

also given under different heads in the EMP/Project Report.

d) This plan may undergo and incorporate changes depending upon the actual site

condition during implementation, legal & social requirements in future, availability of

additional coal reserves, etc. As such a detailed closure plan will be prepared

before the actual closure time of the mine. This plan is the culmination of the

activities given under progressive plan.

Major activities under mine closure plan

The mine closure plan includes the following major activities.

Environmental Aspects

Social Aspects

Safety & Technical Aspects

Environmental Aspects.

Reclamation of dumps.










opencast mines of Wardha Valley Coalfield. The backfilling of quarry void will start from

4th year of quarry operation.





TOTAL 8.54

Post Mining Land Use Pattern:-



SL. NO.


TOTAL

1 EXTERNAL OB DUMP

29.35 - - - 29.35

2 EXCAVATED AREA 4.00 34.05 - --- 38.05



RATIONALISATION

AREA

10.00 - - 25.39 35.39

5 EMBANKMENT 15.00 - - - 15.00

6 COLONY 1.00

TOTAL 58.35 34.05 11.00 25.39 128.79

Hydrogeological Considerations

The local drainage of the region is controlled by Vidharbha River. The discharge of the

mine water after treatment will first meet the local nullah and ultimately discharge into

Vidharbha River. The surface run-off from external OB dumps will be guided through

sedimentation ponds and garland drains to the surface watercourse. These structures will

remain even after the closure of the mine as it will prevent eroded material from

reaching the main drainage / watercourse of the region.

In the reclaimed area, the permeability of water is usually higher and receives about 40%

of rainfall as recharge. Due to this, the impact on rise side of the mine gets reduced and

with time and after cessation of mining it even improves the ground water system.

The final void provides access for future expansion of the mine.

Bio-diversity issues:

The reclaimed and afforested external dump covering 29.35 ha along with 80.00 ha of

backfilled area, 35 ha of embankment and 55.00 ha of plain land will be made into a

habitat for the fauna. This composite habitat for faunal spp based upon prey predator

relationships, after complete reclamation will support populations of insect, bird spp,

small herbivores and other predatory species dependent upon these spp, in the food

chain.

Social Aspects:

Mining operation has affected the families and landowners in the mine take area

directly. The project affected persons and families will be given adequate compensation

as per Company's norms.

Safety & Technical aspects

It includes demolition, dismantling, disposal & alternative use of surface structures like

workshops, power line foundations, offices, residential colonies etc.

Utilisation of existing surface infrastructure:

In this project, the surface structures will be utilized by the future extension of mine.

Management of Hazardous waste:

The waste oil and oil filters collected during routine maintenance of HEMMS comprise

hazardous material generated during the life of mine. These will be regularly collected

and auctioned to authorized recyclers and as such no hazardous material will be left at

site after the closure of the mine.

Management & Use of void:

The quarry void will provide access for the future extension of the mine.

Survey records & maps:

Survey records of working showing the infrastructures, last working position, dump etc. will

be maintained. A copy of the closure plan giving details of all the safety precautions

taken along with maps etc. will be submitted to the Directorate General of Mines Safety.

Fencing around void for mine closure:

At the time of final closure of mine a permanent fencing will be erected around the void

periphery. The physical details of the fencing are:

Height : 1.5 m

RCC Posts : 1.8 m high placed at 3 m apart.

Wire : Parallel lines & 2 cross lines of barbed wire.

Fund provision for mine closure:

For the effective closure of the mine, various activities are to be continued after the end

of mining operation viz. land reclamation, afforestation, protective boundary/fencing,

continuation of all monitoring programmes, control of all contaminated effluents,

securing of all petroleum products, chemicals & waste etc.

Conclusion:








Financial provisions as per the Ministry of Coal Guidelines dated 24/08/2009 for the

project under consideration within the limits specified has been made in the report to

undertake mine closure activities.

Note on creation of a Corpus Fund:

The purpose of a Corpus fund is to make available the required fund for the various

activities of mine closure at the time of actual closure of the mine. In Proposed Ghonsa

Expansion OC Project the fund required for various activities for mine closure has already

been provided in EMP/PR. These are provided in the approved PR of the project.

The fund provisions indicated above takes care of all the requirements of mine closure

and has the commitment of the highest authority of the Company.

Conclusion:








Although no statutory guidelines exist on financial provisioning for mine closure activities

as yet, but financial provisions as foreseen on date for the project under consideration

within the limits specified has been made in the report to undertake mine closure

activities.

45. Capital cost of the project (in Rs. Lakh) : 699.00

(Based on latest estimate)

46. Cost of environmental protection measures : As shown below (in Rs. Lakh)

ENVIRONMENTAL COST PROJECTION

A provision of Rs. 9.00 lakhs has been made against environment protection and details

are as under :

Sl No. Particulars Amount ( Rs. Lakhs)

1 Environmental Monitoring 2.00

2 Plantation /Green belt

development/biological reclamation

5.00

3 Misc. Actvities/Maintenanace/

Statutory Fees etc.

2.00

TOTAL 9.00

b) In addition Rs. 3.0/t (every year) of coal under revenue head has been kept.

It is felt that the above provisions are adequate to handle the existing pollution load.

However, if need arises, necessary action along with provision of fund shall be

accordingly taken.

47. Amount earmarked for socio-economic : As per the CSR Policy of the Company

welfare measures for the nearby villages Details given in Chapter – VI.

other than R & R plans.

48. Public Hearing

a. Date of advertisement : 07.07.2011

b. Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared : The Hitavada &

Daily Lokmat(Marathi)

c. Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YY) : 09.08.2011

d. Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members present : Addl. District Magistrate

Yaavtmal & MPCB

Officials

e. No. of people attended the public hearing meeting : Panel Members &

and number of people from the lease area No. of villagers - 250

(approx.)

f. Summary/details of public hearing in tabular form :

As directed in the TOR, Public Consultation as per EIA Notification, 2006 has been

conducted by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. For this purpose, Draft EIA/EMP

document as per the generic structure and with due compliance of all the conditions

issued in TOR dated 08.07.2009 (Copy enclosed as Annexure – I) was prepared and

submitted to Regional Officer, MPCB Regional Office, Nagpur.

The Public Hearing was conducted on 09.08.2011. After conduction of Public Hearing by

MPCB as per procedure laid down in EIA Notification, 2006 and receipt of the

recommendations from MPCB, this final EIA.EMP has been prepared for submission to

MOEF for obtaining EC. The Minutes of Meeting as received from MPCB, Nagpur is

attached herewith as Annexure – III.

S.N. COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS OF

PARTICIPANTS WCL’s REPLY

1 Shri. Vijay Raju Jivane, Grampanchayat

Member, Ghonsa stated that at

present WCL authorities do not have

specific information about the names

of farmers and their family members

whose land is to be acquired for the

expansion project. WCL authorities

should explain in the public hearing

about the method adopted for land

acquisition. He stressed that

compensation for land should be given

according to market rates. He asked

about rehabilitation policy of Coal

India Ltd. He demanded for one

employment per 2 acre of land

acquired and the rate should be equal

to rate decided by State Government

plus additional Rs. 5 lakhs per acre.

Shri. Sachin Patil, (WCL) replied that land

is acquired under Land Acquisition Act or

Coal Bearing Act of Central Government.

Under this Act the cost of land is decided

by State Authority as per market value.

He further said that as per RR policy of

Coal India Ltd., employment is given to

the land looser having land of 2 acres or

above. In case of those who opted for

one time compensation in lieu of

employment, are given Rs. 5 lakhs per

acre of land.

2. Shri. Dilip Kakde, Zilha Parishad, stated

that the public hearing for this

expansion project was cancelled

before due to non-fulfillment of

commitments made by WCL authorities

and same commitments especially

about employments are still not fulfilled.

He complained that heavy dust

generation takes place due to mining

and transportation activities and water

sprinklers are not operated regularly.

He alleged that WCL authorities always

give their assurance for developmental

works but never fulfill it. He informed

that one handicap person Shri. Anil

Raut, whose land was acquired, is still

waiting for the employment since

many years.

He registered his oppose for the public

hearing and requested people to

support him. He stated that rainwater

will enter into Ghonsa village and thus

will affect the agricultural land of the

village. WCL authorities should give

assurance regarding this. He alleged

that coal carrying trucks were not

covered by tarpaulin which leads to

spillage of coal. The Air Quality

Monitoring Machine is not operated for

24 hours as per norms and appealed

Shri. Ramteke (WCL) briefed the present

status of works done by WCL as

committed during the previous public

hearing. He stated that road from

Mukutban to Ghonsa is repaired and the

expenditure incurred for the same is Rs. 22

lakhs. A total compensation of Rs. 1.77

lakhs were paid to the affected farmers.

For controlling air pollution, new eight

water sprinklers are provided on internal

roads and are in operation.

He further stated that no overloading of

trucks is allowed from the coalmine. If

found, they have stopped and allowed

only after taking permitted load and that

too covered with tarpaulin. The rainwater

harvesting scheme was introduced into

nearby villages for conservation of water.

Total Rs. 40 lakhs was spent towards

developmental works in nearby villages

by WCL. Mine water is not being

discharged directly into river. Three

numbers of check dams has been

erected. A drain of 150 meter has been

cleaned and culvert has been erected

into river. Sedimentation tank is provided

for the removal of solids from mine

discharge.

that the air monitoring machine should

be operated at his house to know the

air quality. He further stated that

proceedings of the previous public

hearing were not made available to

Zilha Parishad. He alleged that mine

discharge water is released into river

without any treatment. He requested

Chairman for considering above issues

and not to give permission for

expansion of coalmine.

3. Shri. Dilip Kakde stated that the

information given by WCL authorities is

not acceptable by them. The

untreated black water is released into

river due to which animals and people

are suffering. He alleged that video

recording can be done for one day.

He demanded that Government

officials should verify whether WCL has

undertaken these works or not.

Shri. Sachin Patil (WCL) replied that

proposal for giving employment to Shri.

Anil Daulat Raut has been forwarded to

the WCL Head Quarter as a special case.

Delay is taking place but Shri. Raut will

definitely get a job in WCL.

4. Shri. Kakde stated that CMD, WCL has

committed that Shri. Anil Raut will get

employment within 8 days, but till date

no employment has been given. He

asked that how long back . Raut was

acquired?

Shri. R.N. Panda (WCL) replied that there

is no provision for employment to

Handicapped person in WCL. However,

Shri. Raut will be given employment as a

special case.

Chairman Shri. Rajendra Deshmukh

stated that if the . Raut was acquired,

he is entitled for the employment in

WCL. Hence, he should get the

employment as early as possible.

5. Shri. Vasudev Vidhate stated that WCL

authority always give formal replies to

the questions asked during public

hearing. They should give specific

answers to the questions. There is policy

of Central and State Government

regarding employment to

handicapped persons and since WCL is

in , they should follow the said policy.

Throughout the country, there is

reservation to the handicapped

persons for employment. On the day

WCL acquired. Raut, he became

eligible for the employment in WCL. His

income source i.e. land was taken

away from him and employment is not

provided. He requested Chairman to

instruct WCL authority to act on this

issue of employment to Shri. Raut first

Shri. Sharma (WCL) replied that CMD,

WCL has already taken note of this case.

and then conduct the public hearing.

6. Shri. Vidhate objected that WCL

authority is not giving proper answer.

He demanded reply from responsible

officer who have authority for taking

decision in this regard.


although this issue is not related with

environment, it is concerned with

livelihood of people and can’t be

neglected. He directed Shri. H.S. Khare,

CGM, WCL, Wani North Area to reply

this issue.

Shri. H.S. Khare (CGM) replied that in this

case land compensation has been given

and if the person is physically not fit for

employment, monitory compensation

can be given. Shri. Raut refused to

accept the monitory compensation. He

informed that proposal of employment to

Shri. Raut has been forwarded to HQ with

strong recommendation and CMD has

committed to give him employment. He

assured that Shri. Raut will get

employment.

Shri. Kakde stated that CMD assured

before six months that Shri. Raut will get

employment within 8 days. He asked

that there is provision of employment to

physically handicapped persons in

State and Central Government

polieies, then how WCL authorities can

deny the proposal of Shri. Raut.

7. Shri. Kakde alleged that the road is not

completely repaired. Although, WCL

authorities are claiming that Rs. 22 lakhs

have been spent on repairing of the

roads, all ditches were not filled.


WCL authorities not to give false

assurance and information. He further

instructed to initiate concrete actions

like water sprinklers on road edges

should be in working condition and

operated regularly. Funds allotted for

specific works should be utilized

properly.

Shri. Ramteke (WCL) replied that as water

pump was stolen, due to which water

sprinkling was affected and assured the

regular water sprinkling on the roads.

8. Shri. Vasudev Vidhate alleged that

MPCB do not have right to conduct

public hearing, because public hearing

should be conducted within 45 days

from receipt of application and MPCB

is failed on this ground and thus new

agency has to conduct the public

hearing.He further stated that if people

want to lodge complaint against such

issues, they have to go to , because

National Green Tribunal is located

there. He requested that a Bench of

National Green Tribunal should be

made available at for peoples ease.

He further said that there are about 45

(existing and proposed) mines in this

Shri. N.G. Nihul, Regional Officer, MPCB,

Chandrapur stated that generally such

things didn’t happen. But still people can

send their say in this regard to Ministry of

Environment & Forest, if anybody’s written

objection is not reflected in the minutes.

region. When any land acquisition is

proposed for any mine or industry, it

should be discussed in detail with land

owners (i.e. farmers) of that area giving

them detailed information in respect of

lease of land. The land owners should

be taken into confidence before land

acquisition. Further, dump is not

allowed to dump within 500 meters

from the river bank or road.

He stated that EIA report published in

English and Environmental issues

mentioned in it are not understood by

the people. He demanded that under

such situation, one facilitator should be

appointed either by Government or by

industry to provide information

mentioned in EIA report to the people.

He stated that notice for public hearing

is being published in newspapers by

MPCB with an appeal to people for

submitting views, questions, objections

etc. regarding the proposed project

and accordingly he had submitted his

letter during previous public hearing to

the Chairman. However, the details of

same letter were not mentioned in the

proceedings of that public hearing by

MPCB. He informed that the said

project will get Environmental

Clearance by MoEF. He stated that

due to such issues people didn’t have

faith in MPCB.

9. Shri. Dinkar Pawde, President, Wani

Town BJP stated that due to this project

about 21 villages are getting affected.

There is already issue of increase in air

and water pollution. He informed that

residents of Kumbharkhani village are

present. Chairman and members of

public hearing panel can ask these

people whether they are getting justice

or not.

He stated that WCL is getting benefited

by Rs. 2100 crores and State

Government is benefited by Rs. 700

crores from this project. Four more

projects are coming in this area in

future, due to which company will be

benefited by Rs. 5000 crores. Thus, he

demanded that WCL should spend at

least Rs. 6 crores for pollution control

Shri. R.N. Panda, Project Officer, GOCP

(WCL) replied that WCL authorities had

already committed in Gramsabha that

there will be no damage to the houses as

will conduct controlled blasting. Still if

some damages are observed then the

proper action will be initiated for

controlling the effects of blasting.


that there is provision of closing of blast

area by net, which will be implemented.

and environmental protection.

He further stated that local WCL

officers are favorable for the

development of villages and pollution

control and are co-operative with the

villagers, whereas officers of HQ of WCL

do not co-operate with the people. He

gave an example that WCL authorities

send the proposal of repairing of Wani

– Ghonsa road to HQ people’s

demand, whereas it was refused by

their Head Office. He further said that

WCL authorities assured us for use of

low power explosives blasting. Still the

houses in Kumbharkhani village got

cracks in the walls due to vibrations.

10.

Shri. Pawde informed that the Divisional

Commissioner conducted meeting at

Wani and instructed that the work of

Wani – Ghonsa road should be

undertaken collectively by WCL, coal

washeries of this region and concerned

Government authority. He demanded

urgent attention towards this issue

because this work is not yet started.

Shri. Pawde stated that due to blasting,

cracks are taking place to the houses.

In such situation it is difficult to live in

village. He said that nearly 50 lakhs

tone coal is being transported from

Wani Taluka every year to other power

projects of . People are interested in

giving land for the projects because

they are becoming wealthy. He

demanded price of Rs. 15 lakhs per

acre of land and demanded

compensation against the damages

occurred due to blasting in

Kumbharkhani and other villages.

Shri. Ramteke (WCL) replied that Divisional

Commissioner, had conducted the

meeting in this regard with authorities of

WCL, PWD & MPCB. During the said

meeting, Hon’ble Commissioner directed

that Mukutban – Ghonsa road will be

constructed for long life. This work will be

done under PPP model and PWD will

make the work plan and will take initiative

for this work as it is the Government body.

Shri. Ramteke informed that WCL didn’t

receive any letter from PWD in this regard.

Shri. R.N. Panda (WCL) replied that he will

assess the details about damages

occurred due to blasting and will initiate

proper action in this regard at the earliest.

He informed that WCL authorities are

waiting for the proposal from PWD

regarding construction of road.

11. Smt. Manda Chiwane, Sarpanch,

Grampanchayat, Borda stated that

Borda village has not received any

fund. The village does not have basic

facilities like drinking water and road.

Drinking water is contaminated with

minerals.

Shri. Ramteke (WCL) replied that due to

encroachments adequate land for

construction of road is not available in the

village. Water table is at low level in the

village. He informed that work of

submersible pump / tube well is awarded

and soon will be completed.

12. Shri. Ganesh Paigan, Deputy Sarpanch,

Borda said that clearing of

encroachment is internal matter of

village administration and it will be

cleared once the work starts. He

added that several times villagers had

submitted letter for tube well. But, no

fund has been provided for the same.

Shri. Bhalla, Deputy GM (Civil), WNA

(WCL) stated that for tarring, work order

has been already issued & work will start

as soon as the encroachment is removed.

Shri. Ramteke (WCL) stated that machines

for the construction work of road are not

able to go on site due to limited space.

On which, Chairman Shri. Deshmukh

stated that this work can be done

manually also without using heavy

machines.

13. Shri. Mendale stated that WCL should

make proper arrangement for drinking

water. He demanded for provision of

tube well in the village.

Shri. R.N. Panda (WCL) replied that

submersible pump will be installed this

year. Provision will be made for this from

the CSR fund.

14. Shri. Vasudev Vidhate demanded

justifiable reply regarding blasting and

safety zone from the persons who

prepared draft EIA. He said that this

project is adjoining to the Rasa village,

Ghonsa village and . Thus these two

villages and river are prone to the

damages due to blasting.


WCL authorities to explain details of

safety zone.

Shri. Sachin Patil (WCL) stated that safety

zone is of 500 meters from mine boundary.

15. Shri. Vidhate stated that OB dump is at

10 meters away from Zilha Parishad

School, which should be 500 meter

away i.e. out side the safety zone. Thus

the mining Act is violated. If the project

commences, there is danger to the life

of people of this region. He stated that

plan should be made in such way that

water should not enter into village

even if the flow of river is changed. He

asked that whether the rules regarding

embankment, which are going to lay,

will be followed or not.

Shri. Sachin Patil (WCL) stated that mine

plan is approved from DGMS and 500

meter distance is mandatory. He stated

that strict compliance of these criteria is

observed. He further said that the

embankment will be made according to

rules of DGMS.

16. Shri. N.G. Nihul, R.O., MPCB asked that

whether all work is being undertaken

according to rules / permission of

DGMS or not.


that under Mines Act, work is being done

as per DGMS permission. If DGMS

authorities desires, they can impose

specific conditions.

17. Shri. Vidhate objected on mine plan

submitted by WCL officers and

questioned that how to know whether

this plan is correct or not. If the plan is

incorrect and mine work start as per

the incorrect plan, it may cause threat

Shri. Sachin Patil (WCL) stated that DGMS

gives permission only after taking all the

things into consideration, which are

shown on the CMPDI plan.

and damage to people and

environment. So actual details

regarding specific area defined for

mining, roads, agricultural land, houses

etc. should be shown in the plan and

made available to the people.

18. Shri. Vidhate asked to show road on

the mining plan.

Shri. R.N. Panda (WCL) showed the details

in the map and he stated that public

road is parallel to the mine boundary.

19. Shri. Vidhate asked for post monitoring

reports should be made available to

Grampanchayats by MPCB. He asked

that whether road and mine boundary

will be merged after the commissioning

of mine. He said that distance of school

from Ghonsa mine is mere 10 meters.

Shri. R.P. Singh (WCL) stated that the mine

boundary cannot be changed without

the permission of DGMS.

Shri. R.N. Panda (WCL) stated that

Ghonsa village is at a distance of 600

meter from mining area.

Shri. Meshram, Deputy Sarpanch,

Sonegaon demanded for proper

arrangement regarding drinking water

supply from WCL. He said that

Sonegaon village is located on the

bank of river, due to which village is

under threat of flood. He added that

Grampanchayat already sent proposal

for school & passenger shed to WCL.

But, response is not received from WCL.

He alleged that students of

Kumbharkhani village can’t go to

school because Kumbharkhani –

Ghonsa road is closed, due to which

villagers face lot of problems.


WCL authorities should provide proper

road to the villagers and instructed to

do this work at the earliest. He directed

Shri. Khare (WCL) to give time bound

commitment regarding this.

Shri. H.S. Khare (WCL) stated that

previously there was kachha road and 20

meter wide road was developed. He

committed that the repairing of road will

be undertaken within 3 weeks period.

49. Whether the following approvals*(wherever applicable) have been obtained ?

(i) Site clearance from MOEF : Not Applicable

(ii) Consent for Establishment’ from the : To be obtained for 0.60 MTPA

State Pollution Control Board.

(iii) NOC from Atomic Mineral Division : Not applicable

(iv) Mining plan approval from IBM/ : Not Applicable.

Ministry of Coal

(v) In case of existing mines, mining : Not Applicable

scheme approval from IBM

(vi) Forestry clearance under FCA, 1980 : Not Applicable

(vii) NOC from Chief Controller of : Existing Mine, already obtained.

Explosives

(viii) Commitment regarding availability/ : Not applicable as water

pumping of water from the concerned requirement will be met

authorities from mine pumped out water.

(ix) In case of ML area falling in notified areas : Not Applicable

of the Central Ground Water Authority

NOC from them.

[*Annex copies of approvals and number them]

50. Was / is there any court case relating : Not applicable

to the project or related activities ?

If so, provide details present status.

Verification: The data and information given in this proforma are true to the best of my

knowledge and belief.

Signature of the applicant*

with Full name & address

[*Owner or his authorized signatory]

Date:

Place:

Given under the seal of organization on

behalf of whom the applicant is signing.

Annexure - V

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR APRIL, 2011 – MARCH, 2012

GHONSA OC MINE, WCL

CHAPTER - I

1.1 GENESIS

Vide Gazette Notification No. G.S.R.3289(E) dated 13th March,

1992, the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India have made

provisions for Mandatory Environmental Statement as follows :

“Every person carrying on an industry, operation or process

requiring consent under Section 25 of the Water Act, 1974 or under Section 21 of the Air Act, 1982 or both or authorisation under the

Hazardous Water Rules, 1989 issued under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 shall submit an Environmental Audit Report for the financial year ending 31st March in Form – V to the concerned State

Pollution Control Board on or before 30th September every year beginning 1993”.

In compliance with the above, the work of Environmental

Statement for Ghonsa Opencast Mine was entrusted with the Central

Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited by Western Coalfields Limited, Nagpur.

CHAPTER - II

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

1.

Name of the Project

GHONSA OC Mine

2.

Location

WCL, Wani-North Area, Distt : Yavatmal

State : Maharashtra

3.

Production

0.45 Mty

4.

Water Consumption

110.00 kl/day

5.

Raw Material Consumption :

(a)

(b)

Explosive

POL

2238.00 kg/day

4500.00 l/day

CHAPTER – III

BASIS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

1.0 Water is not directly used during mining for coal production. It percolates into working area during mining operation. However, water is consumed for other

purposes; mainly for domestic supply, industrial supply. Part “B” of the proforma contains detailed break-up of water consumption.

2.0 Raw materials used in coal mining activities are explosives and POL for machines and automobiles, steel, timber, cement, etc.

3.0 Pollution discharged into water has been calculated on the basis of water analysis and identified water pollutants. The main pollutants in mine water

are suspended solids. The other sources of pollution in the effluent from various processes include oil and grease (from Workshop and CHP).

4.0 Ambient air quality is monitored to study the level of air pollution. CHP has been indicated as fugitive source in reports and mobile sources are HEMM

moving on haul road, blasting, exhaust from vehicles and HEMMs, loose materials of OB dumps and burning of coal.

5.0 Mining activity produces less quantity of hazardous waste; and it is shown in Part “D” of Form – V.

6.0 Solid waste produced from mining activities is overburden (OB) material. Recycling process of this material is normally done by suitably backfilling

the same in the extracted portion of the quarry. 7.0 The pollution abatement measures for the sake of Environmental Statement

are :

(i) Dust suppression by water spray; (ii) Afforestation; (iii) OB Dump Reclamation;

(iv) Water spraying to prevent burning of coal. 8.0 Items identical under Part “H” of the proforma are those items which the

Consultants have felt necessary which is also true for Part “I” in order to help Western Coalfields Limited to organise their abatement efforts for performing

mining activities without adversely affecting the environment.

CHAPTER – IV

FORM – V

PART - “A”

Sl. No.

Particulars

1. Name and address of the Mine Ghonsa OC Mine

(a) Place WCL, Wani North Area

(b) District Yavatmal

(c) Telephone No. C/o General Manager,

Wani North Area 07172-275215

(d) FAX No. -

2. Date of last Environmental

Statement Report submitted

30th September, 2011

PART - “B”

WATER & RAW MATERIALS CONSUMPTION

Table – (a)

Water consumption on Usage Pattern

Sl.

No. Particulars

1. Water Consumption (kl/day) :

(a) Process – Industrial :

(i) Dust suppression 60.00

(ii) Fire fighting 50.00

(iii) Workshop and others --

(iv) Green Belt --

(v) CHP Beneficiation --

(b) Domestic Purpose

(i) Domestic Use (service building)

--

(ii) Green Belt in Township

TOTAL 110.00 kl/day

Table – (b)

WATER CONSUMPTION AGAINST PRODUCTION (INCLUDING RECYCLED)

Name of the Product

Water Consumption

per unit of product (including recycled)

During the Previous

Financial Year 2011-12

During the Current


COAL

102.66 l/t

of coal produced

110.00 l/t

of coal produced

RAW MATERIAL CONSUMPTION

Name of the

Raw Material

Name of the

Product

Consumption of Raw Material per Unit of Product

During the Previous


During the Current


Explosive

Coal

1.64 kg/t

1.83 kg/t

POL

Coal

3.30 l/t

3.66 l/t

PART - “C”

POLLUTION GENERATED

(Parameters specified in the consent issued)

1.

Pollutants

Quantity of Pollution

Generated

Percentage variation from

prescribed standards with reasons

(a)

Water

See Annexure I

Values of parameters are

within permissible limits.

(b)

Air

See Annexure I

Levels of air pollutants are

within permissible

limits.

PART - “D”

HAZARDOUS WASTE

(As specified under Hazardous Waste/ Management & Handling Rules, 1989)

1.

Hazardous Waste

Total Quantity (kg)

During the Previous Financial Year

(2011-12)

During the Current Financial Year

(2012-13)

(a)

From Process (Oil & Grease)

NIL

NIL

(b)

From Pollution Control Facilities

(Sludge from ETP)

0.72 MT

0.72 MT

PART - “E”

SOLID WASTES

Total Quantity

During the Previous Financial Year

(2011-12)

During the Current Financial Year

(2012-13)

(Provision)

(a)

From Process Overburden)

2.18 Mm3

3.00 Mm3

(b)

From Pollution

Control Facility

Nil

Nil

(c)

(i) Quantity recycled or re-utilised within the

unit dumped on quarry void

0.21 Mm3

3.00 Mm3

(ii) Sold

Nil

Nil

(iii) Disposed (as external dumps)

1.97 Mm3

Nil

Mm3 = Million Cubic Metre.

PART - “F”

PLEASE SPECIFY CHARACTERISTICS (IN TERMS OF CONCENTRATION &

QUANTUM) OF HAZARD AS WELL AS SOLID WASTES AND INDICATE DISPOSAL PRACTICE ADOPTED FOR BOTH THESE CATEGORIES OF WATER.

- The hazardous waste is being disposed through :

(i) The sludge from ETP through land fill arrangement;

(ii) Oil and grease is disposed of through authorized/registered recyclers/re-refiner.

Solid wastes in the mine are in the form of overburden material which comprises of sandstone, conglomerates, sandy and clayey shales. Out of total OB material, 1.97 Mm3 has been dumped externally and 0.21 Mm3

OB has been dumped into quarry voids.

PART – “G”

IMPACTS OF POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES ON CONSERVATION OF

NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSEQUENTLY ON COAL PRODUCTION.

The brief summary of Pollution Control Measures taken for this mine is

as under :

G.0 In order to carry out mining operations in an environmentally, friendly

and planned manner, the sources of pollution were identified and measures were suggested to keep them within permissible limits.

G.1 SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION

The likely sources of air pollution are as under :

- Drilling operation; - Blasting operation; - Loading and transportation of Coal/OB;

- Wind Erosion of Coal Stock/OB Dumps; - Haul Road/Coal Transportation Roads;

- Exhaust from vehicular movement. G.1.1 Measures for Control of Air Pollution

For control of air pollution, measures suggested are :

- Regular use of dust extraction devices while drilling holes for

blasting;

- Regular water sprinkling on coal faces, benches, coal stocks, black

topped metal roads and haul roads; - Measures of reclaiming OB dumps (Biological Reclamation) and

backfilling of the voids to the maximum possible extent.

- Tree plantation along the periphery of the quarry, CHP, around other service buildings along the sides of permanent haul road and

open land;

- Regular cleaning of coal transportation road.

G.1.2 Implementation Status

- Water sprinkling is done on coal stock and before its transportation on coal faces, benches and haul roads;

- Regular water sprinkling is done before drilling and coal stock and roads

G.2 WATER POLLUTION

G.2.1 Sources of Water Pollution

The anticipated sources of water pollution are as under :

- TDS and TSS due to mining operation present in the mine water

(mainly coal particles);

- Oil and Grease from Workshop/CHP Effluent.

G.2.2 Water Pollution Control Measures

-The main pollutant responsible for water pollution is suspended solids. Sedimentation pond should be provided to take care of this pollutant.

G.2.3 Implementation Status Some portion of mine water is being tilized for dust suppression. The excess water is retained in the sump before discharged into surface body.

G.3 NOISE POLLUTION G.3.1 Sources of Noise Pollution

The sources of noise pollution are as under :

- Drilling Operation; - Blasting Operation; - Operation of Shovels and Dumpers;

- Workshop.

G.3.2 Noise Pollution Control Measures suggested

The measures for reduction of noise level as envisaged in the EMP are as under :

- Selection of mining equipments so as to keep noise level below 85 dB(A);

- Provision of Ear Mufflers for operators exposed for long duration of

time;

- Provision of green belt around Workshop, CHP and

other sensitive areas;

- Limitation of blasting operation between 12.00 Noon to 2.30 PM.

G.3.3 Implementation Status

- Mining equipment are kept in good condition to reduce noise level.

- Blasting operation is done during 12.00 Noon to 2.30 PM;

- Machines are kept in good conditions to reduce noise.

PART – “H”

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT PROPOSAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE AREA :

H.1 The project has incurred an expenditure on the followings in connection with environmental management in the area :

Sl.

No.

Particulars Amount

(Rs)

1. Water Cess Nil

2. Consent Fees 2,65,000.00

3. Air, Water, Noise Quality

Monitoring

Cost included with

Kumbharkhani UG

4. Others (JVS (MPCB), Sprinkling of

water)

80,000.00

H.2 Future Programme

The project has incurred an expenditure on the following in connection

with the environmental management in the area: - 8750 nos tree plantation will be done over 3.50 ha area.

Sl.

No.

Particulars Amount

(Rs)

1. Air Pollution Control Measures 12,00,000.00

2. Plantation 10,00,000.00

3. Water Cess 10,000.00

4. Consent Fees Valid up to 2013.

5. Air, Water, Noise Quality

Monitoring

Cost included with

Kumbharkhani UG

6. Others (JVS (MPCB), Sprinkling

of water)

1,00,000.00

PART - “I”

MISCELLANEOUS

ANY OTHER PARTICULARS IN RESPECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION &

ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION.

- Regular pollution control measures should be continued.

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Ghonsa village

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Kumbarkhani Colony

06.03.12 < 114.3 4000

Annexure - VI

Ghonsa OC (0.45 MTPA with 128.79 ha)

Compliance of EC Conditions

EC accorded vide letter no. J- 11015/165/2009- IA.II(M)

dated 29th

February, 2012.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

S.N. Conditions

Status of Compliance

i. No Washery shall be established within the ML without prior environmental clearances from this Ministry.

Noted. There is no such proposal at present nor envisaged in near future. However, the directive of Ministry shall be followed before taking up any such job.

i Top soil should be stacked properly with proper slope at earmarked site(s) of the two topsoil dumps shall not be kept active and shall be used within a year of its generation for reclamation and development of green belt.

Topsoil is being stacked separately as shown on the plan having height of 20.00 meters, covering an area of 7.00 ha. The top soil is being continuously reused for reclamation purposes.

iii. The embankment constructed along the river boundary shall be of suitable dimensions and stabilized with plantation so as to withstand peak water flow and prevent mine inundation.

The embankment has been constructed along river boundary after taking due permission from Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and the height above the HFL is maintained as per the provisions of Coal Mines Regulation, 1957 and allied Technical Circulars issued by DGMS. The dimension and construction of embankment takes into account the peak water flow to prevent any danger to the mine from inundation due to inrush of surface water. Further, to increase the strength and stability of the embankment, plantation is also being taken up.

iv OB dumps should be stacked at the existing earmarked external OB dumpsite(s) only The ultimate slope of the dump shall not exceed 28 degree. Bamboo and other native species shall be planted on OB dumps for slope stability. Monitoring and management of the reclaimed dumpsites shall continue until the vegetation becomes self sustaining. Compliance status should be submitted to the Ministry of environment & Forest and its Regional Office at Bhopal on yearly basis..

There is only one external OB dump and the excavated OB is being stacked at the earmarked site only. The dump is still active as such plantation activities are yet to be taken up. The ultimate slope of the dump will be maintained.

v Catch drains and siltation ponds of

appropriate site should be constructed to arrest size and sediment flows from soil, OB and mineral dumps. The water so collected should be utilized for watering the mine area, roads, green belt development, etc. The drains should be regularly desilted and maintained properly. Garland drains (size, gradient & length) and sump capacity should be designed keeping 50% safety margin over and above the peak sudden rainfall and maximum discharge in the area adjoining the mines site, sump capacity should also provide adequate retention period to allow proper settling of silt material. Dimension of the retaining wall at the toe of dumps and OB benches within the mine to check run-off and siltation should be based on the rainfall data.

Catch drains around OB dump as well as around the quarry has been made which are desilted before onset of every monsoon. These catch drains arrest the flow of sediments and silt from the external OB dump. The size of the catch drains is adequate to arrest the flow of silt and sediments. In addition cross – drainage has been provided along the Overburden benches which carry all the silt and sediment. The water through cross drainage along OB benches & coal benches accumulate in the mine sump. The sump of adequate capacity, considering peak rainfall has been provided at the floor of the excavation which gives initial settlement of suspended particles. The water then is being pumped out on surface & led into surface sedimentation tank. The treated water is being utilized for dust suppression, watering of plants, washing of HEMM etc. In order to check run off & flow of silt from OB, dumps , as given in the condition above, proper garland drains/catch drains have been made around OB. Dump periphery these drains are desilted before onset of every monsoon, Moreover, cross drainages have been provided in the OB, benches to guide entire seepage water into the main mine sump made at the floor or the seam, the sump capacity is adequate enough to provided siltation of suspended silt material at the floor of the sump. As such, separate retaining wall is not required.

vi Crushers at the CHP of adequate capacity for the expansion project shall be operated with high efficiency bag filters, water sprinkling system shall be provided to check fugitive emissions from crushing operations, conveyor system, haulage road, transfer points etc.

At present, the ROM coal is being dispatched directly as such there is no crushing involved.

vii i Drills shall be wet operated. Complied.

Viii The project Authorities shall ensure that the main approach roads are black topped and are properly maintained. A – 3 – tier green belt comprising of mix of native species shall be developed all along major approach roads and major haul roads.

The main approach road has been black topped and is being maintained properly. Three tier plantation shall be developed as the configuration of the mine is likely to get changed with addition of two more quarries (the proposal has already been considered by EAC but held up due to Forest Clearance) and the detailed plan has been prepared and will be implemented.

Ix The capacity of trucks used for transportation shall minimum 25 T trucks and shall be mechanically covered.

At present, there is no mechanically closed truck commercially available for coal transportation in our country. The 20 T trucks are being used with covering of tarpaulin. The matter was taken up by WCL with leading truck manufacturers of the country viz. Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Asia Motor Works. Various designs were developed and tried in the field but all trials failed at site.

X Controlled blasting shall be practiced with use of delay detonators and only during daytime. The mitigative measures for control of ground vibrations and to arrest the fly rocks and boulders shall be implemented.

Controlled blasting is being practiced as per permission obtained from DGMS. All mitigative measures are being taken for control of ground vibration and to arrest fly rocks and boulders.

xi. A progressive afforestation plan shall be implemented which includes reclaimed external OB dump and embankment area, backfilled area, along ML boundary, along roads and infrastructure, embankment and within vacant land and in township located outside the lease by planting native species in consultation with the local DFO/Agricultural Department. The density of the tress shall be around 2500 plants/ha. Massive plantation shall be carried out in open spaces in and around the mine and avenue plantation along the main approach roads to the mine.

External OB dump is still active and as such biological reclamation is yet to be taken up. The backfilled area for this quarry will be further extended with the addition of two more quarries in the near future (in the 2nd Phase)for which proposal has already been submitted to MOEF (but held up due to forestry Clearance). All reclamation works as per the plan will be implemented.

Xii No ground water shall be used for the mining operations.

No ground water is being used for the mining operations.

xiii Regular monitoring of ground water level and quality should be carried out b establishing a network of existing wells and construction of new peizometers. The monitoring for quantity should be done four times a year in pre-monsoon (April/ May), monsoon (August) post-monsoon (November) & winter (January) seasons Data thus collected should be submitted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests and the Central Ground Water Board, Regional Office quarterly within one month of monitoring.

The monitoring of ground water level four times a year in pre-monsoon (April/ May), monsoon (August) post-monsoon (November) & winter (January) and quality once in year by establishing a network of existing wells is being done through CMPDIL and report are enclosed herewith.

Xiv The Company shall put up artificial groundwater recharge measures for augmentation of ground water resource in case monitoring indicates a decline in water table. Project Authorities should meet water requirement of nearby villages in case the village well go dry due to dewatering of the mine.

As per the monitoring results, till date no decline of water level has been observed. The water requirement of nearby villages, in case the village well goes dry due to dewatering of the mine, will be met.

xv For monitoring land use pattern and for post mining land use, a time series of land use maps, based on Satellite imagery(on a scale of 1:5000) of the Core and Buffer Zone, from the start of the project until end of mine life shall be prepared once in 3 years (for any one particular season which is consistent in the time series) and the report submitted to MOEF and its Regional Office at Bhopal.

For monitoring land use pattern, maps based on Satellite imagery has been prepared starting from March 2011 and the same time scale will be continued for every three years. The March 2011 Report has been annexed herewith. -

xvi A final mine closure plan along with details of Corpus fund shall be submitted to the Ministry 5 years before mine closure for approval, in case dip side extension project is not planned/implemented.

The present proposal is involving only one quarry (ML Area 128.79 ha)out of the total three quarries planned for the total project. The TOR for the Total project (involving 293.25 ha) has already been obtained and Public Hearing for the same has been completed. The EAC has also recommended the project for environmental clearance subject to submission of copy of Stage – I FC. The present proposal does not involve any forest land but the total project involving three quarries involve forest land. The Forest Clearance proposal is under process at Maharashtra State Govt. and as soon as Stage – I FC is received it will be submitted to MOEF for formal issuance of EC for the Extension Project. As such final closure is not envisaged in near future.

xvii The project authorities shall in consultation with the panchayat of the local villages identify socio – economic and welfare measures under CSR to be carried out over the balance life of the mine. A budgetary provision of Rs 5.00 per tonne of coal shall be earmarked for CSR activities. The budget and expenditure thereon village – wise and activity – wise for CSR shall be displayed on WCL website and also included a part of the Annual Plan.

The socio – economic developmental as well as welfare activities are being taken up under CSR through consultation with the neighbouring villages. The works done till date is appended herewith for ready reference. Similar works will be carried out during the balance life also. CIL has already framed a Corporate CSR Policy applicable to all its subsidiaries including WCL. As per the Policy, Rs 5.00 Per tone is earmarked for undertaking CSR activities within 15 km of the project.

xviii The Company shall have a well laid down Corporate Environmental Policy approved by the Board of Directors. The Environmental Policy shall prescribe for standard operating process/procedures to bring into focus any infringement/deviation/violation of the environmental norms/conditions. To provide for checks and balances, the Company should have a well laid out system of reporting on non – compliances/violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the Company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large.

Coal India Limited has framed its “Corporate Environmental Policy – 2012” applicable to its all Subsidiaries including WCL. A copy of the aforesaid Policy is annexed herewith.

GENERAL CONDITIONS :

S.N.

CONDITIONS. STATUS OF COMPLIANCE.

i No change in mining technology and working plan should be made without prior approval of the ministry of environment and forests.

Noted for compliance. No change in Mining Technology and Working Plan has been made.

ii No change in the calendar plan including excavation quantum of coal and wastes/OB dumps should be made.

Noted for compliance. For enhancing the sanctioned capacity from 0.45 MTPA to 0.60 MTPA, fresh application is submitted.

iii Four ambient air quality-monitoring stations shall be established in the core zone as well as buffer zone for PM 10 , PM2.5, SO2 & NOx monitoring, location of the ambient air quality stations shall be decided based on the meteorological date topographical feature. Environmentally & ecologically sensitive targets in consultation with the state pollution control board.

The monitoring has been started functioning from the 2005 as per the EC granted in 2005 and monitoring was being done for SPM, RPM,SO2 & NOx as per the condition given in the EC. The PM10, SO2 & NOx are already being monitored and Sampling Machine for PM 2.5 is being procured by CMPDIL This will also be started shortly.

iv Fugitive dust emissions from all the sources should be controlled regularly monitored and data recorded properly. Water spraying arrangement on haul roads, (loading & unloading) points should be provided and properly maintained.

Fugitive dust emissions from all sources are being effectively controlled through water spraying arrangement and are being maintained properly.

v Data on ambient air quality (PM 10,PM 2.5, SO2 and NOx) shall be be regularly submitted to this ministry including its Regional Office at Bhopal and the State pollution control board/central pollution control board once in six months.

Reports are being submitted to MOEF and its Regional Office at Bhopal and also to State Pollution Control Board on quarterly basis.

vi

Adequate measures should be taken for control of noise levels below the limit of 85 DB (A) in the work environment. Worker engaged in blasting and drilling operations of HEMM.CHP etc. should be provided with near plugs/muffs.

The major sources of noise pollution in this O/C mine are operation of HEMM. Fortnightly monitoring of noise level is being done. One Station has been been fixed viz (i) Near Manager Office. The noise levels during day-to-day operations are controlled as per statute. Workers engaged in operation of HEMM are provided with appropriate earplugs, earmuffs. Workers are given proper training as per statute & refresher training is also imparted at regular interval. Further, Periodical Medical Examination once in five years is also done on each workmen.

vii Industrial wastewater (workshop and wastewater from the mine) should be properly collected treated so as to conform to the standards prescribed under GSR 422 (E) dated 19th may 1993 and 31st December

Strata seepage water carrying all the silt and sediments through the OB benches gets collected at the mine sump made at the floor of the seam. The sump has got adequate capacity which allows significant retention period for settling of suspended particles. This is the first

1993 or as amended from time to time. Oil grease trap should be installed before discharge of workshop effluents.

stage settlement/treatment. The supernatant water from the mine sump is then pumped out from the mine and fed into the surface sedimentation pond. The water discharged from sedimentation pond is then let off for natural discharge. The quality parameters are monitored every fortnight & all parameters are monitored once in a year. There is no organic load nor there is any toxic element. All the other physic – chemical parameters are well within the permissible limits. There is no workshop at the site and hence there is no discharge of effluent from workshop.

viii Vehicular emissions shall be kept under control and regularly monitored. Vehicles used for transporting the mineral shall be covered with tarpaulin and optimally loaded till the mechanically closed trucks introduced by the Company.

All vehicles of the Company as well as the hired vehicles are having PUC Certificate. Vehicles used for transporting the mineral are covered with tarpaulin and optimally loaded. At present, there is no mechanically closed truck commercially available for coal transportation in our country. The 20 T trucks are being used with covering of tarpaulin. The matter was taken up by WCL with leading truck manufacturers of the country viz. Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Asia Motor Works. Various designs were developed and tried in the field but all trials failed at site.

ix Environmental laboratory should be established with adequate number and type of pollution monitoring and analysis equipments in consultation with the state pollution control board.

Well-equipped and approved environment laboratory exists at Nagpur, which is run by CMPDIL who carries all the work of environmental monitoring for the projects of WCL.

x Personnel working in dusty areas should wear protective respiratory devices and they should also be provided with adequate training and information on necessary safety and health aspects. Occupational health surveillance programme of the workers should be under taken periodically to observe any contractions due to exposure to dust and take corrective measures, if needed.

Workers engage in industry areas are provided with appropriate dust mask However safety measures are being taken. Health aspects are taken care through regular Periodical Medical examination. The workers are given regular training on safety and health aspects. As per statute, Periodical medical examination is carried out for each employee once in every 5 years to detect any diseases so that appropriate actions can be taken.

xi A separate environmental management cell with suitable qualified personnel should be set-up under the control of a Sr. Executive, who will report directly to the head of the company.

At project level, the Environmental management cell headed by Sub Area Manager/ General Manager (M) and is assisted directly by Project Nodal Officer (Env), Chief General Manager (M) heads the cell at Area level and is assisted by GM (Op) & Area Nodal Officer (Env), GM (Env) heads the environment department at HQ/corporate level with a multi-disciplinary team of qualified & experienced Engineers. Reporting directly to Director (Tech), Project & Planning.

xii The funds earmarked for environmental protection measures should kept in separate account and should not be diverted for other purposes. Year–wise expenditure should be reported to the Ministry and its Regional Office located at Bhopal.

Funds are not being used for any other purposes. The expenditure both under Capital & Revenue head for the current year as well as progressive is given. A record register showing expenditure statement work-wise related to environment protective measures are being maintained.

xiii The regional office of this Ministry located at Bhopal shall monitor compliance of the stipulated conditions. The project authorities should extend full cooperation to the office(s) of the Regional Office by furnishing the requisite data/information/monitoring reports.

Noted

xiv A copy of the clearance letter will be marked to concerned Panchayat/local NGO, if any, from whom and suggestion/representation has been received while processing the proposal.

Already been complied.

xv State pollution control Board should display a copy of the clearance letter at the Regional office, District Industry Center and Collector’s office/Tehsildar’s office for 30 days.

Not applicable.

xvi The project authorities should advertise at least in two local newspapers widely circulated around the project, one of which shall be in the vermicular language of the locality concerned within seven days of issue of the clearance letter informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and a copy of the clearance letter is available with the state Pollution Control Board and may also be seen at web site of the Ministry of Environment & Forests at http://envfor.nic.in. and the copy of the same should be forwarded to the Regional Office of the Ministry located at Bhopal.

This has already been complied and copies of advertisement submitted to MOEF along with our earlier six monthly compliance reports

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Development works done in nearby villages under different schemes of WCL

Year Works Done Amount

(Rs. Lakhs)

Scheme

2004-05 Construction of Bus shelter, toilet and Hand pump

at Ghonsa village

2.54 SC/ST works

2005-06 Construction of stage for Adarsh High School at

Ghonsa village

1.98 CSR works

2006-07 Construction of two rooms for school building and

Hand pump at Dahegaon village

4.29 CSR works


road) in Dahegaon village

4.71 CSR works


road) in Mohurli village

1.19 CSR works

2007-08 Making concrete pavement for internal road at

Rasa village

2.18 CSR works


Mohurli village

2.40 CSR works


Ghonsa village

3.07 CSR works


Sonegaon village

2.50 SC/ST works

2008-09 Construction of concrete road (Internal village

road) at Rasa village

3.00 CSR works


road) at Borda village

2.00 CSR works



3.00 SC/ST works

2009-10 Internal concrete road at Suknegaon village 2.05 CSR works

Internal concrete road at Ghonsa village 2.10 CSR works

Internal concrete road at Kumbharkhani village 2.20 CSR works

Road side drain at Kumbharkhani village 0.93 CSR works

Internal concrete road at Ejasari village 2.02 SC/ST works

Internal concrete road at Kumbharkhani village 1.98 SC/ST works

2010-11 Concrete road at Ghonsa market 4.00 CSR works


Sonegaon village

3.00 CSR works

WBM road at Borda village 3.00 CSR works

Community hall at Ijasan village 3.00 CSR works

One no. hand pump at Ghonsa village 0.60 CSR works

One no. hand pump at Sonegaon village 0.55 CSR works

2 nos. hand pump at Kumbharkhani village 1.20 CSR works

Distribution of School Bags at Rasa, Kumbharkhani

& Ghonsa village

0.42 CSR works

Arrangement of Health Camp & distribution of

Blanket at Rasa village

0.40 CSR works

Total 60.31

Year Works Amount

(Rs. Lakhs)

Scheme

2011-12 WBM road at Rasa village 3.00 CSR works

WBM road at Kumbharkhani village 3.00 CSR works

Supply of 10 nos. Solar Light at Ghonsa village 1.55 CSR works

Sanctioned

in 2010-11

Supply of Tree guard at Rasa village 1.73 CSR works

2011-12 Construction of cement concrete road at

Ghonsa village

3.00 CSR works

Supply of Tree guard at Ghonsa village 1.75 CSR works

Construction of borewell with submersible pump

at at Rasa village

6.50 CSR works

Construction of cement concrete road at Rasa

village

3.00 CSR works

Approach road from Rasa to Gotegaon village 6.00 CSR works

Construction of cement concrete road at


3.00 CSR works

Construction of underground drain at


2.50 CSR works

2 nos tubewell with submersible pump at


8.00 CSR works

Construction of tubewell with hand pumps at

Dahegaon village

0.70 CSR works

Construction of concrete road at Dahegaon

village

3.50 CSR works

Construction of concrete road at Shakra village 3.50 CSR works

Construction of community centre at Shakra

village

8.00 CSR works

Construction of concrete road at Sonegaon

village

4.00 CSR works

One no hand pump at Sonegaon village 0.70 CSR works

Construction of concrete road at Maregaon

(Korombi) village

3.50 CSR works

Arrangement of inter village volleyball

tournament at Ghonsa village

Total 66.93

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