Raw Materials: For extraction of raw material from nature, important inputs required for
excavation of desired quantity of minerals are shown in the table alongside:
Inputs Approx Quantity required per day
Diesel Approximately 120 Liters/day (at peak
production)
Water for Drinking & Domestic 2KLD
Water for Sprinkling and allied activities 8KLD
Water for green belt 10KLD
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Market and Mode of Transport:
Manganese - The manganese ore mined from this lease shall be sold as a raw material to
steel and allied industries
Resource Optimization/Recycling:
Used oil will be stored as per prescribed norms and will be sold to authorized vendor.
Waste generated from quarry which shall be stacked during proposed mining period
and the sub-grade mineral will be dumped in dump yard. The mining pit will be
developed as water reservoir. To avoid surface runoff of waste, retaining walls will be
constructed.
Soil shall be used for development of Green Belt.
Requirement of Water, Energy/Power:
About 2 KLD water will be required for drinking and 8KLD is required for sprinkling
for suppressing dust and green belt development by 10KLD water. The general
requirement of water will be met by water tankers.
The power or energy will be obtained from diesel driven engines.
Waste Generation and Disposal: There will be 24150.40 Cu m waste and 6267.30 Cu m of
soil will be generated during plan period.
It is proposed that wastes will be stacked within the applied lease area. The concurrent
backfilling and reclamation would not be possible. Pit will be developed into water reservoir
and the plantation will be done all around the periphery of the applied leasehold area. Top
Soil shall be stacked & used for progressive plantation in the lease area.
4. Site Analysis
Location and Connectivity: The deposit is located in Madkasur village The Tinkheda-
Chaurai Road- 1.72 Km S of lease area. The applied lease area is located around 16.27 Km
SW from Lodhikheda Railway Station. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Airport is the nearest airport
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at around 60.62 Km S distance from the lease area. The location is given in Location Plan
Plate no.- I
Topography of the area:
The area applied under M.L. is a Govt. Forest Land and represents a prominent hilly
topography. There are two small hillocks in the Eastern part (marked as H1 & H2) and
Manganese ore formation is found to occur all along the length of the hillocks as well as crest
of the hillocks. The average mRL considered is 526 m. the RL of Northern boundary is 520
m RL, and on the Southern side of the applied Lease boundary is about 535 m RL. The
general slope is on the northern side.
A seasonal nala flows from north to south in the central part of the ML area. The general
drainage pattern of the streams is dendritic pattern.
Regional Geology:
The regional geology of the area is represented by named Gondite from the Gonds of Madhya
Pradesh by Dr. L Permor, these are a series of metamorphosed rocks belonging to the
Archean and Dharwar System & largely composed of quartz, spessartite, rohodnite and other
manganese silicates. These rocks are supposed to be the product of the dynamic
metamorphism of manganese ferrous clays and sands deposits during Dharwar time.
Local Geology:
The manganese ore occurs in entire ML area of 10 ha. The ML area is mostly covered with
overburden soil with Mica Schists, Quartzite, Vein Quartz and manganese ore.
Exploration:
Though the reserve estimation at the present state is being collecting samples done by bore
hole drilling method, the reserve for manganese is sufficient to sustain production for 5 Years
(approx) period.
Anticipated Life of the Mine:
The reserve estimated to be 23,126 T, and the exploration will be done @ 5850 TPA (max in
any one year). So the life of mine will be approx. 5 years.
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Quality & Grade of Sand: Three test samples collected from old Pits & exposures were
analyzed by IBM, Laboratory for determination of chemical composition. Manganese
Ore available in the area is suitable for industrial use.
Grade Specification of Manganese
Chemical
Analysis
Percentage
From To
Mn 13.1 30.29
Fe 3.8 5.04
Sio2 18.49 43.7
Al2O3 19.6 21.51
P 0.07 0.13
Landform, Land-use and Ownership: The applied lease area comes under the forest land
under compartment no.- 1625. There are around 110 trees on the lease area.
Land Use of the area is given below-
Particulars Existing Land Use
(in Ha)
Post mining
Area(in HA)
Area under Pits 0.17 6.5
Area under Dumps (Reject dump, Waste Dump) 0.051 1.00
Green Belt 1.0
Road 1.5
Total 0.0221 10.00
Sensitivity of the Location:
The Ephemeral stream - There is a seasonal nalla flowing in north-South direction in the
central part of the area.
Applied Lease area is situated in Forest Land
Maharashtra state boundary lie in 2.55 Km SSW
Existing Infrastructure:
Roads: Tinkheda-Chaurai Road- 1.72 Km S
School and Hospital: Ghoti Hospital- 12.22 Km W.
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Soil Classification: There is presence of pale brown soil in the area. The average thickness of
soil is about 1.5m to 2m.
Climatic data from secondary sources: (Source-IMD):
District receives average annual rainfall about 1076 mm.
The record average temperature 9.0C (winters) & average summer temperature
28.6C.
5. Planning in brief
The salient and important features of mining plan are as below —
It is an open cast semi- mechanized mining with drilling and blasting.
The maximum strength of workers will be 45 skilled, semiskilled and unskilled
workers. Most of the workers will be hired from local area. Accommodation will not
be provided to workers hired from the nearby village.
The ultimate bench height will be 1.5m and width will be 1.5m..
Drilling shall be done by wagon drill.
Drilling/blasting is required only in hard patches which account only 20% of the total
excavation. All due precautions as per rules laid down by DGMS and Chief controller of
Explosive will be taken during blasting. Details of drilling and blasting is given below
Hole dia 32mm
Hole depth 750m
Spacing 1000 mm
Burden 700 mm
Powder factor 12 T/Kg
The applied lease area comes under the Forest land and there are 110 no. of trees in
the lease area.
Mining will go up to the depth of 17 m and water table will be intersected at 8 m
(during rainy season).
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6. Proposed Infrastructure
A mine office, rest shelter, toilet and first aid center shall be constructed for use during
mining operation. For transportation of mineral product, roads around the mining area will be
strengthened.
Green Belt/Afforestation:
After mining starts there shall be plantation to ensure development of green belt. The green
belt will be developed in the statutory width of 7.5 m. It is proposed to plant 200 plants per
year. Besides this, it is also proposed that a plantation drive in the surrounding will be
undertaken with the total involvement of community.
Social Infrastructure: Due to initiation of mining project there will be an overall
development in social infrastructure as a result of indirect employment.
Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of Water): The main drinking water
requirement will be of 45 mine workers. The daily demand of drinking water is approx. 2 KLD
and is provided by tanker. Water demand shall be fulfilled by water tanker from nearby village.
Solid Waste Management: The Quarry waste and sub-grade material generated during mining
will be dump in the specific sump yard site within the leasehold area .Soil excavated during
mining shall be used for green belt development. As a precautionary measure a garland drain
1m wide X 1m deep will be provided by the side of the dumps to arrest the flow of waste
material in the surrounding area.
Power Requirement Supply/Source:
Daily diesel requirement will be approximately 120 Lit/day. Local suppliers will provide diesel.
7. Rehabilitation and resettlement (R & R) Plan
The mining lease encompasses about 10 hectare areas, which is a forest land. The lease area
is devoid of any habitation & displacement of population is not applicable. This land shall be
diverted from forest land.
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8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates.
Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion:
The proposed activity is Semi-mechanized open cast mining and will commence immediately
after obtaining environmental clearance.
Project Cost along with analysis in terms of Economic Viability of the Project.
Project cost is estimated at about Rs. 200 Lakh.
9. Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendations)
The project is proposed to mine important manganese mineral required by steel industries.
About 80% of the total employment will be given to locals. Further, the share of indirect
employment like increased purchasing power, dhabas and retail shops etc. is largely shared
by local resident. Green belt development shall put a positive effect on environmental health.
Interest of the schedule tribes especially the weaker section of the committee shall be
ensured. Low cost of production and high demand and remunerative price will make the
project viable.
ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE- I
MINISTRY LETTER OF PERMISSION OF MINING LEASE
ANNEXURE- II
MINE PLAN APPROVAL LETTER
Annexure-2
Pages - 3
ANNEXURE- III
LETTER FOR DIVERSION OF FOREST LAND
ANNEXURE- IV
TOR LETTER ISSUED BY MOEF
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By Speed Post
No. J-11015/330/2012-IA.II (M)
Government of India
Ministry of Environment and Forests
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751, Paryavaran Bhavan, C.G.O. Complex, Lodi Road,
New Delhi-110 003 Telefax: 011-24364067
Dated: 18th March, 2013
To Mohammad Feroz Abdul Gaffar Partner In Charge of Mine
M/s Modern Mineral Industry Behind Milan Hall, Habib Nagar,
Teka Naka, Nagpur-440017 Maharashtra Ph. 0712-2640350 Fax: 0712-2640540
Sub.: Madkasur Manganese Ore Mine for production capacity of 15000 tonnes
per annum of M/s Modern Minerals Village Madkasur, Tehsil Bichwa, District Chindwara, Madhya Pradesh (10.00 ha) -TOR regarding.
This has reference to your letter No. MM/MoEF/TOR/08/12, dated 29.08.2012 received in the Ministry on 10.09.2012. The Proposal is to determine the Terms of
Reference (TOR) for undertaking detailed EIA study for the purpose of obtaining environmental clearance in accordance with the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006. For this purpose, the Proponent had submitted information in the prescribed
format (Form-1) along with a Pre-feasibility Report. The proposal was considered by the Reconstituted Expert Appraisal Committee in its 3rd meeting held during 16th -18th
January, 2013. 2. The proposed Mine Lease area over 10.00 ha is located in Forest land
(Government Forest South Chhindwara Division, Part of Compartment no.: 1625) near village: Madkasur, Tahsil Bichwa, Dist. Chhindwara of M. P. State. The Mine Lease area
is located between Latitude and Longitude 21°38’ 7.067” 78°59’ 53.53” 21°38’ 2.167” 78°59’ 53.078” 21°38’ 3.35” 79°0’ 13.875” 21°38’ 8.281” 79°0’15.606”. The interstate boundary Madhya Pradesh – Maharashtra lies at a distance of 2 Km and
hence the project is categorized as Category ‘A’ project as per EIA Notification 2006. The proposed mine will be developed as opencast Manual Mine for the production of
manganese @ 15,000 tonnes / annum (0.015 MTPA). The proposed area is located in forest land. Mining will be by opencast manual mine and there is no interlinked and interdependent project. Ground water from the nearest village Madkasur with
permission to purchase water for drinking, dust suppression and plantation shall be sought. The waste consists of soil, Mica-Schist as overburden. There is useful topsoil
reported from the area. This important resource in terms of top soil shall be reused for the plantation purpose. Mineralized rejects intermittently occurring with the
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manganese shall be proportionately mixed and optimally used. Rainwater collected in the pit shall also be used for dust suppression. The estimated project cost is Rs. 5.0 Crores.
3. Based on the information furnished, presentation made and discussions held,
the Committee prescribed the following TORs for undertaking detailed EIA study:-
1). A copy of the document in support of the fact that the proponent is the rightful
lessee of the mine should be given. 2). Status of compliance of the earlier EC conditions along with supporting
documents and photographs should be submitted. 3). All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and public hearing should be
compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels,
waste generation and its management and mining technology and should be in the name of the lessee.
4). All corner coordinates of the mine lease area superimposed on High Resolution Imagery/topo sheet should be provided.
5). Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its
Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report. 6). Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process/
procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA.
7). What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal
with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions. Details of this system may be given.
8). Does the company have a system of reporting of non compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism should be
detailed in the EIA report. 9). The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease
periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc should be for the life of the mine / lease period.
10). Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing
land, wildlife sanctuary and national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features should be indicated.
11). Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass pre-operational, operational and post operational phases and submitted.
12). Details of the land for OB dump outside the mine lease such as extent of land area, distance from mine lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any should be given.
13). High Resolution Satellite Imagery of the proposed area clearly showing the land
use and other ecological features of the study area (core and buffer zone) should be furnished.
14). A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should be provided, confirming the involvement of forest land, if any in the project area, or otherwise, based on land use classification (revenue record) as
also in terms of the definition of forest as pronounced in the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Vs. Union of
India. In the event of any claim by the project proponent regarding the status of forests, the site may be inspected by the State Forest Department along with
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the Regional Office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which the Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to
assist the Expert Appraisal Committee. 15). Status of forestry clearance for the broken up area and virgin forestland
involved in the project including deposition of net present value (NPV) and compensatory afforestation (CA). A copy of the forestry clearance should also be furnished.
16). Implementation of status of recognition of forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,
2006 should be indicated. 17). Impact of the project on the wildlife in the surrounding and any other protected
area and accordingly detailed mitigative measures required should be worked
out with cost implications and submitted. 18). The vegetation in the RF / PF area with necessary details should be given.
19). A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the mining project on wildlife of the area including on the elephant population and details furnished.
20). Location of the proposed plant w.r.t. the source of raw material and mode of
transportations of the ore from mines to the beneficiation plant, and outbound movement of the products should be provided.
21). Details of the technology and process involved in the project may be furnished. 22). Proposed treatment of runoff from the fines/waste dump should be provided. 23). Estimation of the fines going into the washings and its management should be
given. 24). Details of the equipment, settling pond etc. should be provided.
25). Detailed material balance should be provided. 26). Source of raw material and its transportation should be given. Steps proposed
to be taken to protect the ore from getting air borne should be given.
27). Management and disposal of tailings and closure plan of the tailing pond, if any, after the project is over, should be provided.
28). Size distribution of the iron ore with percentage weight shall also be done to assess the source of fugitive dust emission of the ore feed to the plant.
29). Measures to manage the under size / over-size waste from the feed ore shall be
provided. 30). Details of the solid waste to be generated and its management should be
outlined. Adequacy of the tailing pond for the life of the beneficiation plant should be provided with supporting data and documentation. Design and
capacity of tailing pond should be such as to guard against overflow from the tailing pond during heavy rainfall. The provision of lining, nature of lining with supporting permeability studies should also be provided.
31). Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of
the mine lease should be clearly indicated supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden Necessary clearance, if any, as may be applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as
mentioned above should be obtained from the State Wildlife Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished.
32). A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora
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and fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based on primary field survey clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the
necessary plan for their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation
of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost. 33). Impact of change of land use should be given. 34). R&R plan / compensation details for the project affected people should be
furnished. While preparing the R&R plan, the National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs / STs and other
weaker sections, need based sample survey, family-wise, should be undertaken to assess their requirement and action programmes prepared accordingly integrating the sectoral programme of line departments of the State
Government. 35). One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air quality (PM10,
SO2 and NOx), water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ data so collected presented date-wise in the EIA and EMP report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location
of the monitoring stations should be such as to represent whole of the study area and justified keeping in view the pre-dominant downwind direction and
location of sensitive receptors. There should be at least one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical composition of PM10 particularly for free silica should be given.
36). Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of
movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and input parameters used for modeling should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location
of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map.
37). The water requirement for the project, its availability and source to be furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the project should be indicated.
38). Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the project should be provided.
39). Details of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the project should be given.
40). Impact of the project on the water quality both surface and groundwater should be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required should be provided.
41). Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect groundwater. Necessary data and documentation in this regard may
be provided. In case the working will intersect groundwater table, a detailed hydro geological study should be undertaken and report furnished. Necessary permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working below ground
water and for pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished.
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42). Details of first order stream, if any passing through lease area and modification/ diversion proposed, if any and the impact of the same on the hydrology should be brought out.
43). Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, in the project should be provided.
44). Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. should be provided both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the same.
45). Quantity of solid waste generation to be estimated and details for its disposal and management should be provided. The quantity, volumes and methodology
planned for removal and utilisation (preferably concurrently) of top soil should be indicated. Details of backfilling proposed, if any, should also be given. It may be clearly indicated that out of the total waste generated during the mine
life, how much quantity would be backfilled and how much quantity would be disposed off in the form of external dump (number of dumps, their height,
terraces etc. to be brought out). 46). The reclamation plan, post mine land use and progressive greenbelt
development plan shall be prepared in tabular form (prescribed format) and
submitted. 47). Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project should be indicated.
Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the project in the present road network (including those outside the project area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the increased load. Arrangement for
improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government) should be covered.
48). Details of the infrastructure facilities to be provided for the mine workers should be included in the EIA report.
49). Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Rehabilitation of mined
out area (with plans and with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA report.
50). Phase-wise plan of greenbelt development, plantation and compensatory afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done
should be given. 51). Occupational health impact of project should be anticipated and preventive
measures initiated. Health impacts of Manganese Poisoning to be considered at top priority. Preventive measures for Manganese Poisoning is followed as per
the international standards. Details in this regard should be provided. Details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP.
52). Public health implication of the project and related activities for the population in the impact zone should be systematically evaluated and the proposed remedial
measures should be detailed along with budgetary allocation. 53). Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community
proposed to be provided by project proponent should be indicated. As far as
possible, quantitative dimensions may be given with time frame for implementation.
54). Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts which, should inter-alia also include the impact due to change of land use, due
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to loss of agricultural land and grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts besides other impacts of the projects.
55). Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the
same along with time bound action plan to implement the same should be provided and also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.
56). Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed by any Court of Law against the project should be given.
57). The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost
towards implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt out.
Besides the above, the below mentioned general points should also be followed:-
a) A note confirming compliance of the TOR, with cross referencing of the relevant sections / pages of the EIA report should be provided.
b) All documents may be properly referenced with index and continuous page numbering.
c) Where data are presented in the report especially in tables, the period in
which the data were collected and the sources should be indicated. d) Where the documents provided are in a language other than English, an
English translation should be provided. e) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects as
prescribed by the Ministry shall also be filled and submitted.
f) Approved mine plan along with copy of the approval letter for the proposed capacity should also be submitted.
g) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are available on
the website of this Ministry should also be followed. h) Changes, if any made in the basic scope and project parameters (as
submitted in Form-I and the F.R for securing the TOR) should be brought to the attention of MoEF with reasons for such changes and permission should be sought, as the TOR may also have to be altered. Post Public
Hearing changes in structure and content of the draft EIA/EMP (other than modifications arising out of the P.H. process) will entail conducting
the PH again with the revised documentation.
4. The EIA report should also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features, drainage and mining area, (ii) geological maps and sections and (iii) sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any, clearly
showing the land features of the adjoining area.
5. The prescribed TORs would be valid for a period of two years for submission of the EIA/EMP reports, as per the O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 22.3.2010.
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6. After preparing the draft EIA (as per the generic structure prescribed in Appendix-III of the EIA Notification, 2006) covering the above mentioned issues, the
proponent will get the public hearing conducted and take further necessary action for obtaining environmental clearance in accordance with the procedure prescribed under
the EIA Notification, 2006.
(Dr. Saroj) Director
Copy to:
1. The Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi.
2. The Secretary, Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Secretariat, Bhopal.
3. The Secretary, Department of Environment, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Secretariat, Bhopal.
4. The Secretary, Department of Forests, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Secretariat, Bhopal.
5. The Chief Wildlife Warden, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Van Bhavan, 1st Floor, Tulsi Nagar, Bhopal - 462 003.
6. The Chief Conservator of Forests, Regional Office (WZ), Regional Office (WZ), Kendriya Paryavaran Bhawan, Link Road No.3, Ravi Shankar Nagar, Bhopal –462 016.
7. The Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board, Parivesh Bhavan, CBD-cum-Office complex, East Arjun Nagar, New Delhi-1100032.
8. The Member Secretary, Central Ground Water Authority, A-2, W3, Curzon Road Barracks, K.G. Marg, New Delhi-110001.
9. The Chairman, Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, Paryavaran Parisar, E-5, Arera Colony, Bhopal – 462016.
10. The Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines, Indira Bhavan, Civil Lines, Nagpur-440 001.
11. The District Collector, Chindwara District, Madhya Pradesh. 12. EI Division, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhavan, C.G.O
Complex Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003 13. Monitoring File 14. Guard File 15. Record File.
(Dr. Saroj) Director
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PUBLIC HEARING
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ANNEXURE- VI PROPOSED TOR
STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) AS PER MOEF&CC
1) Year-wise production details since 1994 should be given, clearly stating the highest
production achieved in any one year prior to 1994. It may also be categorically informed
whether there had been any increase in production after the EIA Notification 1994 came
into force, w.r.t. the highest production achieved prior to 1994.
2) A copy of the document in support of the fact that the Proponent is the rightful lessee of
the mine should be given.
3) All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and Public Hearing should be
compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste
generation and its management, mining technology etc. and should be in the name of the
lessee.
4) All corner coordinates of the mine lease area, superimposed on a High Resolution
Imagery/toposheet, topographic sheet, geomorphology and geology of the area should be
provided. Such an Imagery of the proposed area should clearly show the land use and
other ecological features of the study area (core and buffer zone).
5) Information should be provided in Survey of India Toposheet in 1:50,000 scale
indicating geological map of the area, geomorphology of land forms of the area, existing
minerals and mining history of the area, important water bodies, streams and rivers and
soil characteristics.
6) Details about the land proposed for mining activities should be given with information as
to whether mining conforms to the land use policy of the State; land diversion for mining
should have approval from State land use board or the concerned authority.
7) It should be clearly stated whether the proponent Company has a well laid down
Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the
EIA Report with description of the prescribed operating process/procedures to bring into
focus any infringement/deviation/violation of the environmental or forest norms/
conditions? The hierarchical system or administrative order of the Company to deal with
the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions may also
be given. The system of reporting of non-compliances / violations of environmental
norms to the Board of Directors of the Company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at
large, may also be detailed in the EIA Report.
8) Issues relating to Mine Safety, including subsidence study in case of underground mining
and slope study in case of open cast mining, blasting study etc. should be detailed. The
proposed safeguard measures in each case should also be provided.
9) The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease periphery
and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc. should be for the life of
the mine / lease period.
10) Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land,
wildlife sanctuary, national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human
settlements and other ecological features should be indicated. Land use plan of the mine
lease area should be prepared to encompass preoperational, operational and post Minutes
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submitted. Impact, if any, of change of land use should be given.
11) Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps outside the mine lease, such as extent of
land area, distance from mine lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any, should be given.
12) A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should be
provided, confirming the involvement of forest land, if any, in the project area. In the
event of any contrary claim by the Project Proponent regarding the status of forests, the
site may be inspected by the State Forest Department along with the Regional Office of
the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which, the Certificate in this
regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would be desirable for
representative of the State Forest Department to assist the Expert Appraisal Committees.
13) Status of forestry clearance for the broken up area and virgin forestland involved in the
Project including deposition of net present value (NPV) and compensatory afforestation
(CA) should be indicated. A copy of the forestry clearance should also be furnished.
14) Implementation status of recognition of forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes and
other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be
indicated.
15) The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details, should be
given.
16) A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of the
study area and details furnished. Impact of the project on the wildlife in the surrounding
and any other protected area and accordingly, detailed mitigative measures required,
should be worked out with cost implications and submitted.
17) Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Ramsar
site Tiger/Elephant Reserves/(existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the
mine lease should be clearly indicated, supported by a location map duly authenticated by
Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance, as may be applicable to such projects due to
proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned above, should be obtained
from the Standing Committee of National Board of Wildlife and copy furnished.
18) A detailed biological study of the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius
of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna,
endangered, endemic and RET Species duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer
zone should be furnished based on such primary field survey, clearly indicating the
Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area,
the necessary plan alongwith budgetary provisions for their conservation should be
prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details furnished.
Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the
project cost.
19) Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to come
under the ‘Aravali Range’, (attracting court restrictions for mining operations), should
also be indicated and where so required, clearance certifications from the prescribed
Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining Dept. Should be secured and furnished to
the effect that the proposed mining activities could be considered. Minutes of EAC
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20) Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ map duly authenticated by one of the authorized
agencies demarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area, location of the mine lease w.r.t CRZ, coastal
features such as mangroves, if any, should be furnished. (Note: The Mining Projects
falling under CRZ would also need to obtain approval of the concerned Coastal Zone
Management Authority).
21) R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project Affected People (PAP) should be
furnished. While preparing the R&R Plan, the relevant State/National Rehabilitation &
Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs /STs and other weaker
sections of the society in the study area, a need based sample survey, family-wise, should
be undertaken to assess their requirements, and action programmes prepared and
submitted accordingly, integrating the sectoral programmes of line departments of the
State Government. It may be clearly brought out whether the village(s) located in the
mine lease area will be shifted or not. The issues relating to shifting of village(s)
including their R&R and socio-economic aspects should be discussed in the Report.
22) One season (non-monsoon) [i.e. March - May (Summer Season); October - December
(post monsoon season) ; December - February (winter season)] primary baseline data on
ambient air quality as per CPCB Notification of 2009, water quality, noise level, soil and
flora and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ and other data so compiled presented
date-wise in the EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be
collected. The location of the monitoring stations should be such as to represent whole of
the study area and justified keeping in view the pre-dominant downwind direction and
location of sensitive receptors. There should be at least one monitoring station within 500
m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical
composition of PM10, particularly for free silica, should be given.
23) Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the
air quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of
vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and input parameters
used for modeling should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a
location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if
any, and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction may also
be indicated on the map.
24) The water requirement for the Project, its availability and source should be furnished. A
detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the Project
should be indicated.
25) Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of
water for the Project should be provided.
26) Description of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the Project should
be given. Details of rainwater harvesting proposed in the Project, if any, should be
provided.
27) Impact of the Project on the water quality, both surface and groundwater, should be
assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required, should be provided.
28) Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect
groundwater. Necessary data and documentation in this regard may be provided. In case
the working will intersect groundwater table, a detailed Hydro Geological Study Minutes
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Report furnished. The Report inter-alia, shall include details of the aquifers present and
impact of mining activities on these aquifers. Necessary permission from Central Ground
Water Authority for working below ground water and for pumping of ground water
should also be obtained and copy furnished.
29) Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise, passing through the lease area and
modification / diversion proposed, if any, and the impact of the same on the hydrology
should be brought out.
30) Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. Should be provided
both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the same.
31) A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Development Plan shall be prepared in a tabular
form (indicating the linear and quantitative coverage, plant species and time frame) and
submitted, keeping in mind, the same will have to be executed up front on
commencement of the Project. Phase-wise plan of plantation and compensatory
afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation
and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done should be given. The
plant species selected for green belt should have greater ecological value and should be of
good utility value to the local population with emphasis on local and native species and
the species which are tolerant to pollution.
32) Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the Project should be indicated. Projected
increase in truck traffic as a result of the Project in the present road network (including
those outside the Project area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of
handling the incremental load. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if
contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government)
should be covered. Project Proponent shall conduct Impact of Transportation study as per
Indian Road Congress Guidelines.
33) Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the mine workers should be
included in the EIA Report.
34) Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Restoration of mined out areas
(with plans and with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA report.
35) Occupational Health impacts of the Project should be anticipated and the proposed
preventive measures spelt out in detail. Details of pre-placement medical examination
and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP. The
project specific occupational health mitigation measures with required facilities proposed
in the mining area may be detailed.
36) Public health implications of the Project and related activities for the population in the
impact zone should be systematically evaluated and the proposed remedial measures
should be detailed along with budgetary allocations.
37) Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community proposed
to be provided by the Project Proponent should be indicated. As far as possible,
quantitative dimensions may be given with time frames for implementation.
38) Detailed environmental management plan (EMP) to mitigate the environmental impacts
which, should inter-alia include the impacts of change of land use, loss of agricultural and
grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts besides other impacts specific to the
proposed Project. Minutes of EAC Meeting held during June 24-26, 2015 Page 87 of 89
39) Public Hearing points raised and commitment of the Project Proponent on the same
along with time bound Action Plan with budgetary provisions to implement the same
should be provided and also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.
40) Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed by
any Court of Law against the Project should be given.
41) The cost of the Project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards
implementation of EMP should be clearly spelt out.
42) A Disaster management Plan shall be prepared and included in the EIA/EMP Report.
43) Benefits of the Project if the Project is implemented should be spelt out. The benefits of
the Project shall clearly indicate environmental, social, economic, employment potential,
etc.
44) Besides the above, the below mentioned general points are also to be followed:-
a) All documents to be properly referenced with index and continuous page numbering.
b) Where data are presented in the Report especially in Tables, the period in which the
data were collected and the sources should be indicated.
c) Project Proponent shall enclose all the analysis/testing reports of water, air, soil, noise
etc. using the MoEF&CC/NABL accredited laboratories. All the original analysis/testing
reports should be available during appraisal of the Project.
d) Where the documents provided are in a language other than English, an English
translation should be provided.
e) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects as devised earlier
by the Ministry shall also be filled and submitted.
f) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the Proponents and instructions for
the Consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J- 11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4th
August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry, should be followed.
g) Changes, if any made in the basic scope and project parameters (as submitted in Form-
I and the PFR for securing the TOR) should be brought to the attention of MoEF&CC
with reasons for such changes and permission should be sought, as the TOR may also
have to be altered. Post Public Hearing changes in structure and content of the draft
EIA/EMP (other than modifications arising out of the P.H. process) will entail conducting
the PH again with the revised documentation.
h) As per the circular no. J-11011/618/2010-IA.II(I) dated 30.5.2012, certified report of
the status of compliance of the conditions stipulated in the environment clearance for the
existing operations of the project, should be obtained from the Regional Office of
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as may be applicable.
i) The EIA report should also include
(i) surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features,
drainage and mining area,
(ii) geological maps and sections and
(iii) sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any, clearly showing the land
