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APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

(FORM-1M, PFR &EMP) (Submitted as per EIA Notification2006 & amended thereof)

OF

BUILDING STONE QUARRY OF M/S. MANNARKAD TALUK KARINGAL QUARRY OPERATORS VYAVASAYA SAHAKARANA

SANGAM LTD Applied area: 1.0725 Ha (Non Forest Private Land)

Production Capacity: 40,000 MT

AT

Survey No: 53/2, Thachanattukara 2 Village Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala

FOR PROJECT PROPONENT

Sri.C.H. Sakkariya President, Mannarakkad Taluk Karingal

Quarry operators vyavasaya sahakarana sangam limited Pullissery PO, Mannarkkad

Palakkad District (D), Kerala – 678582 Email ID: [email protected]

Phone No: 9744443057,8281729725

PREPARED BY

Mr. NAZAR AHAMED K.V DMG/KERALA/RQP/7/2016

N SQUARE MINING & ENVIORMENTAL SOLUTIONS .LTD KARIMBANAKKAL BUILDING, P.O EDAPAL

MALAPPURAM (Dist), KERALA-679576 Email:[email protected]

Mobile No.8547097533, 9447177533

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Table of Content

Sl No Particulars Page No

1 FORM 1 M AND QUESTIONNAIRE 3-15 a. Basic Information 3-5 b. Activity 5-13 c. Environmental Sensitivity 14-15

2 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT 16-59 a. Chapter 1 - Introduction 17 b. Chapter 2- Project Description 18-20 c. Chapter 3- Process Description 21-32 d. Chapter 4- Environmental Base-line Data Description 32-38 e. Chapter 5- Environmental Management Plan 39-50 f. Chapter 6- Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan 51-54

g. Chapter 7- Environmental Control Measures 54-59

ANNEXURES 1 By -Law of the Society, Certificate of Regn of By-law etc. 61-80 2 Certificate of Registration of Amendment 81 3 By-law Amendment Authorizing the President 82 4 ID Proof of the President 83 5 Possession Certificate 84-85 6 Consent from Land Owner 86-87 7 Land Documents 88-104 8 Letter of Intend, 105-106 9 Old Quarrying Permit 107-108

10 Mining Plan Approval Letter 109-110 11 RQP Certificate 111 12 Lab Reports 112-117 13 Cadastral Map 119 14 Recent Photos of the Site 120 15 District Survey Report 121-207

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FORM 1M (I) BasicInformation

Sl No. Item Details

1 Name of the project/s Mr. C.H. Sakkariya

2 S. No. in the schedule Sy No. 53/2

3 Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/ command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled

Proposed capacity MT/Year-40000MT/year Area - 1.0725 Ha

4 New/Expansion/Modernization New

5 Existing Capacity/Area etc. Proposed only

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

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 The proposed granite building stone quarry is situated in Village – Thachanattukara 2, Taluk: Mannarkkad Taluk, District: Palakkad, State- Kerala. Sy.No. 53/2, Geographical location of the site: Lat.(N) 10° 57’ 10.40” -10° 57’ 14.14” Long.(E) 76° 19' 47.86 "-76° 19’ 52.47”

Plot/Survey/ Khasra No. Sy No. 53/2

Village Thachanattukara 2

Tehsil Mannarkkad Taluk

District Palakkad

State Kerala

10 Nearest railway station/ airport along with distance in KM

Cherukara 11.55 KM

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Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad., Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given)

Thachanattukara 2, Pottassery (P.O), Palakkad District (D), Kerala – 678598,

12 Name of the applicant Mr. C.H. Sakkariya

13 Registered address Mannarakkad Taluk Karingal Quarry Operators Vyavasaya Sahakarana Sangam Limited, Pullissery PO, Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District

14 Address for correspondence: Mannarakkad Taluk Karingal Quarry Operators Vyavasaya Sahakarana Sangam Limited, Pullissery PO, Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District

15 Name Mr. C.H. Sakkariya

Designation(Owner/Partner/CEO) President

Address Mannarakkad Taluk Karingal

Quarry Operators Vyavasaya Sahakarana Sangam Limited, Pullissery PO, Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District

Pin Code 678595

E-mail Mkdsociety @gmail.com

Telephone No. 9744443057, 8281729725

16 Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet.

No. Alternative sites. The mine area is located in the topo sheet no. 58B/5/NE

17 Interlinked Projects Nil

18 Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted?

Nil

19 If yes, date of submission Nil

20 If no, reason Nil

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?

Nil

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(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972? (c) The C.R.Z. Notification,1991?

22 Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?

Nil

23 Forest land involved (hectares) Nil

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

Nil

(II) ActivityChecklist

1. Construction,operationordecommissioningoftheProjectinvolvingactions,whichwillcausephysicalchangesinthelocality(topography,landuse,changesinwater-bodies,etc.)

S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No

Details (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 The land as per the revenue records marking in own private patta land. Topography of the current and Is highest 100 and lowest is 70 MSL.. Excavated area is converted to plantation area.

1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes The area is mostly of rubber plantation, also coconut trees in between and some area is covered with shrubs & bushes.

1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes As per the revenue records the land is classified as private own patta land. Mostly covered of rubber plantation and some area are covered with shrubs & bushes.

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1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

No -

1.5 Construction works? No Office and rest room in the site. 1.6 Demolition works? No - 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or

housing of construction workers? No -

1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations.

1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling?

No -

1.10 Reclamation works? Yes The proposed project activity involves76%of the lease area for exploring granite building stone. At the end of life of mine pit will be utilized as water storage and plantation area.

1.11 Dredging? No - 1.12 Offshore structures? No -

1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The mining will be done at opencast semi mechanized, the bench heights average at 5 m, Average width of the bench is 5- 100 m, the materials loading and hauling to the delivery points, excavated material is transported in varies sites as per the order and demand of the material. The depth of the mine is Around 73 m from top bench.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? No -

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes Solid Waste. About 80CuM of topsoil and 20740 MT of Overburden is estimated during the lifetime in the proposed mine the topsoil stored in a pre- determined area and re- utilize for the plantation purposes. Liquid effluent The sewage of the tune of 1.0Kld generated in the mines office and it will be diverted into septic tank followed by soak pit.

1.16 Facilities for long term operational workers? No

Local Labour so no housing is required

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1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

No -

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 pipelines?

diverted transmission lines or No -

1.21 Impoundment, damming, converting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

No -

1.22 Stream crossings? No -

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form ground or surface waters?

No --

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

No There will be no change in the water bodies. The change in the land surfaces due to mining will not affect the surface drainage.

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes Outer Vehicles are used for the transportation of the minerals. 1 trucks / trips of 5 Mt.in capacity, will be utilized for the transportation of the minerals.

1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No -

1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

No -

1.28 Influx of people to an area either temporarily or permanently

No -

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -

1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No -

1.31 Any other actions? No -

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2. UseofNaturalresourcesforconstructionoroperationoftheProject(suchasland,water,materialsorenergy,especiallyanyresourceswhicharenon-renewableorinshortsupply):

Sl.No.

Information/checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details there for (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

No The project area is only 1.0725 Ha , it is a private own patta land.

2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes The daily water demand only in 3 kld, the domestic water demand met in well.

2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes The mining product is granite building stone. Per year production is 40000MT, and total production of the mine life is 414800MT. Mine life is 10 years only.

2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, and / soil (expected source – MT)

No -

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No -

2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

Nil -

2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No -

3. Use,storage,transport,handlingorproductionofsubstancesormaterials,whichcouldbeharmfultohumanhealthortheenvironmentorraiseconcernsaboutactualorperceivedriskstohumanhealth.

S.No.

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details therefore (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of Information

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 -

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

No -

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3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? No -

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,

No -

3.5 Any other causes No -

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or

decommissioning(MT/month)

Sl.No.


Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information /data

4.1 Spoil,

overburden or mine wastes

Yes About 80CuM of Topsoil and 20740 MT of Overburden during the lifetime in the proposed mine will be removed and re utilize for the plantation and other reclamation purposes.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

No -

4.3 Hazardous wastes Management (as per Rules)

No -

4.4 Other industrial process wastes No -

4.5 Surplus product No -

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

No -

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No -

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No -

4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No -

4.10 Agricultural wastes No - 4.11 Other solid wastes No -

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5. Releaseofpollutantsoranyhazardous,toxicornoxioussubstancestoair(Kg/hr)

Sl.No.


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 No -

5.2 Emissions from production processes of the vehicles.

Yes Dust is the main pollutant due to mining activity. It will be generated in drilling, blasting, excavation and vehicle movement, Dust suppressed in following methods. 1. Green belt developing all boundaries. 2. Water sprinkling on haul roads 3. Over loading of vehicles will be avoided. 4.Speed limit of the vehicles.

5.3 Emissions from material handling including storage or transport

Yes There will be a fugitive emission generated during material handling, transportation, loading and unloading etc. Regular water sprinkling of the haul road will suppress the dust and prevent airborne diseases.

5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

No -

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 -

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6. GenerationofNoiseandVibration,andEmissionsofLightandHeat:

S.No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information.

6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushersetc.

Yes Noise generating equipment. 1. Excavator - 95 -100db 2. Jack hammer - 95- 100db 3. Compressor - 90 - 95db 4.Tipper - 80 - 85db

6.2 From industrial or similar processes No -

6.3 From construction or demolition No -

6.4 From blasting or piling No -

6.5 From construction or operational traffic No Run as per the KSPCB norms.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No -

6.7 From any other sources No -

7. Risksofcontaminationoflandorwaterfromreleasesofpollutantsintothegroundorintosewers,surfacewaters,groundwater,coastalwatersorthesea:

Sl. No Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data.

7.1 From handling, storage, hazardous materials

use or spillage of No

7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

No -

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

No -

7.4 From any other sources No -

7.5 Is there a risk of long term buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

No -

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8. RiskofaccidentsduringconstructionoroperationoftheProject,whichcouldaffecthuman

healthortheenvironment S. No.


Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

No -

8.2 From any other causes No The accidents in due to the operation of equipment’s, and mining activities, A good safety measures are taken in the site, First aid facility provided in the office.

8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloud burst etc.)?

No There is no history

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9. Factorswhichshouldbeconsidered(suchasconsequentialdevelopment)whichcouldleadtoenvironmentaleffectsorthepotentialforcumulativeimpactswithotherexistingorplannedactivitiesinthelocality

S. No.


Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever Possible ) with source of information data

9.1 Lead to development of supporting. laities, ancillary development or development Stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment

• Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.)

• Housing development

• Extractive industries

• Supply industries

• Other

Yes The proposed project is support directly/indirectly develop the area by providing employment. It will help for the infrastructure development.

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

Yes After the life of the mine, the site will be converted for re-planting of tree species and plants.

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes There will be other developments.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

No -

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(III) Environmental Sensitivity S.No.

Areas

Name/ Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary

1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, Landscape, cultural or other related value

Yes Silent Valley National Park 10 KM East

2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or Other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes Silent Valley National Park 10 KM, Kanjirappuzha Dam 22.9KM, Attappadi Reserve Forest-26.5KM

3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

Yes Silent Valley National Park 10 KM East

4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Kunthippuzha- 3.9 KM Arabian Sea-49.3KM

5 State, National boundaries Yes Kerala-Tamil Nadu boundary- 35 KM East

6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

Yes NH966- 0.498KM Thodukappu kunnu Eco-touism- 0.52KM

7 Defense installations No -

8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Karinkallathani 1.1 KM

9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes Fathima Memorial HS School, Thachanattukara 1.5 KM St. Mary’s Hospital Karinkallathani 3KM

10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)

No

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 -

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Chapter-I

Introduction

1.1 BriefForewordofProjectproponentandProjectSite

Sri. C.H. Sakkariya, has applied a fresh quarrying permit for operating Granite

BuildingStonequarryoveranextentof1.0725HaatSyNo.53/2inThachanattukara

2 Village, Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala. Possession certificates are

enclosedasAnnexures.

MiningPlanforGraniteBuildingStonequarryofMr.C.H.SakkariyaatSyNo.53/2in

Thachanattukara 2 Village, Mannarkkad Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala for total

mine permit area of 1.0725Ha is approved by District Geologist, Department of

MiningandGeology,Palakkad.ThisGraniteBuildingStoneQuarrytosubmitapplicationtostatutoryauthoritieslike

Department ofMining & Geology, DEIAA and to receive Environmental Clearance

from DEIAA, Kerala. Attested Copy of Photo ID of the Authorized Signatory is

enclosedasAnnexures.ThisfeasibilityreportforGraniteBuildingStoneQuarryoveranextentof1.0725Ha

atSurveyNoSyNo.53/2inThachanattukara2Village,MannarkkadTaluk,Palakkad

District,ispreparedtowardsgettingenvironmentalclearancefromDEIAAKerala.

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Chapter-II

2.1 ProjectDescription

ProjectProponent C.H.Sakkariya

MailingAddress Sri.C.H.Sakkariya

President,MannarakkadTalukKaringal

Quarryoperatorsvyavasayasahakaranasangam

limited,PullisseryPO,Mannarkkad

PalakkadDistrict(D),Kerala–678582

EmailID:[email protected]

PhoneNo:9744443057,8281729725

SurveyNo’s SyNo.53/2

Location Thachanattukara2Village

MannarkkadTaluk

PalakkadDistrict

KeralaState

QuarryPermitArea 1.0725Ha

Typeofland PrivateLand

2.2 Salientfeaturesofthestudyarea

Latitude 10° 57’ 10.40” -10° 57’ 14.14” (N)

Longitude 76° 19' 47.86"-76° 19’ 52.47” (E)

NearestTown Mannarkkad-14.5KM

NearestRailwayStation CherukaraRailwayStation–11.55Km

NearestAirport KarippurAirport–46.47Km

Elevationin(MSL)Highest 100maboveMSL.

Lowest 70maboveMSL.

WorkingdepthTopmostlevel 98maboveMSL

Bottommostlevel 25maboveMSL

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TheGoogleMapshowingLocationofthepermitareaisgivenbelow:-

Table1:DescriptionofEachPillarinthePermitArea

BP1 10°57'12.57" 76°19'47.86"BP2 10°57'12.08" 76°19'47.87"BP3 10°57'11.80" 76°19'48.15"BP4 10°57'10.69" 76°19'49.60"BP5 10°57'10.86" 76°19'49.81"BP6 10°57'10.40" 76°19'52.03"BP7 10°57'11.49" 76°19'52.47"BP8 10°57'12.99" 76°19'51.34"BP9 10°57'13.08" 76°19'51.17"BP10 10°57'13.93" 76°19'51.73"BP11 10°57'14.14" 76°19'49.85"

2.3Landuseplanoftheprojectsite

Proposed quarry permit area is1.0725Ha. Land use pattern of the permit area is

shownonthesurfaceplan.Thepresent,planperiodandconceptuallandusepattern

ofthepermitareaisshownbelow:

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TableNo.2–LandUsePatternofthePermitarea

S.No.

Particular Asondate PlanPeriod Conceptualperiod

1. AreaExcavatedduetoMining 0.000 0.17 0.7676

2. AreaunderPlantation 0.000 0.4749Green Belt+

Plantation in Excavated

area)

1.0689(Green Belt+

Plantation in Excavated

area)

3. UndisturbedArea 1.0725 0.3049 0.3049

Totalarea 1.0725Ha 1.0725Ha 1.0725Ha

Attheendoflifeofmine,theexcavatedpitwillbe1.0725Haandwillbereclaimed

withstackeddumpingandoverburdenandrehabilitatedbyplantation.Thedetailsof

thepostminelandusearegivenbelow:

TableNo-3–DetailsofPostMineLandUsepattern

Sl.

NoTypeofactivities

Extentin

Ha

Postmininglanduseof

degradedlandExtentinHa.

1AreaunderQuarry

pit(miningarea)

0.17

WaterPond 0.036

Backfillingand

Reclamation0.7640

2Greenbelt/

Plantation0.3049 Greenbelt/Plantation 0.3049

Total 1.0725Ha Total 1.0725Ha

2.3 EmploymentGeneration

It is proposed to employ 10 people from nearby villages for the said quarry. This

projectwillalsocreateadditionalemploymentindirectly.

2.4 ProjectCost

TotalProjectcost:Rs.25,00,000/-20

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Chapter-III

3.1Processdescription

TheQuarryingoperationiscarriedoutindifferentstages.Aflowchartdepictingthe

operationsisshownbelow:

OPENCASTMETHOD

DRILLING&BLASTING 32mmBLASTHOLE.

NitrateMixtureExplosive

LOADING BYEXCAVATORS/LOADERS

TRANSPORTATION BYTRUCKS/TIPPERS

DESPATCHTOCLIENT/CUSTOMER

The quarry is proposed to work with conventional open cast with bench system

method with mechanized mode of operation. Based on the mode and method,

takingintotheconsiderationofgeologicalparametersofthecharnockitebody,the

quarrypitwillbesodesignedsuchthattheheightofthebenchiskeptabout5.00m

max.

BENCH FORMATION 5.0 m HEIGHT & 5.0 WIDTH

EXCAVATION BY EXCAVATORS

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3.2REGIONALGEOLOGY

The district can be broad divided into five geological terranes viz. i) lowland of

charnockite country in the west; (ii) Migmatite Complex in the east, extending into

adjacent Coimbatore district of Chennai; (iii) Khondalite Group, occurring as linear

bodies in the northeastern hill region; (iv) Wynad Group, occurring as high hills in the

north in Attapady area and (v) Peninsular Gneissic Complex (PGC) confined to the

north of Bharathapuzha river.

The area forms a part of the Precambrian metamorphic shield having a complex geological set up. Wynad Group is represented by rocks of upper amphibolites to lower granuliefacies metamorphism. This complex can be divided into an ultramafic dominant upper group and amphibolites dominant lower group. The ultramafic group comprises talc-chlorite schist, talc-pyroxene-garnet schist. The amphibolite group consists of hornblende-biotite schist and gneiss with amphibolites bands garnet. These rocks are exposed in the Attappadi area. Hornblende –biotite gneiss and pink granitegneiss of Peninsular Gneissic Complex are exposed in the north, especially north of Bharathapuzha river. The Khondalite group, which outcrops northeast of Malalbuzha reservoir, comprises garnet-sillimanite gneiss and calc-granulite. Narrow bands of calcgranulite are exposed along the Walayar river bed. Numerous thin bands of calcgranulite associated with crystalline limestone and calciphyre have been observed in the area. Charnockite group is predominant in the west. This group comprises massive charnockite/gneissic charnockite, pyroxene granulite, pyroxenite and norite and magnetite quartzite amongst which massive charnockite/gneissic charnockite is the most widely distributed. Pyroxene granulite and magnetite quartzite occur as narrow bands. Thin impersistent segregations of pyroxenite and norite occur in the ‘Palghat Gap’. The Charnockite Group is succeeded by the Migmatite Complex represented by hornblende-biotite gneiss and quartz-feldspar gneiss. These rocks occupy the eastern part and the ‘Palghat Gap’. They are melanocratic and foliated. These rocks are intruded by pegmatites, quartz veins and gabbro and dolerite dykes. Basic intrusives, especially dolerite, have two distinct trends in the district; one being NW-SE, which is common throughout the State and the other NE-SW, seen in the northeastnorth of Attapady. In the westernmost part, south of Bharathapuzha, a few isolated occurrences of Warkalli sediments are noticed capping small mounds. The valleys are occupied by fluvial alluvium of Quaternary age. Lateritisation is widespread in the west.

3.2.1LOCALGEOLOGY

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show moderately well-developed gneissosity.

3.2.2GENERALDESCRIPTIONOFFORMATIONS

The geological parameters / features of the ore body as obtained from the field

mappingandexplorationstudiesrevealthefollowing:

Lengthoftheorebody: rangingfrom26 M to 100M (Avg-63) M

Widthoftheorebody: rangingfrom31 M to 96M (Avg -63)M

3.3METHODOFESTIMATIONOFRESERVES

The estimation of ore reserves is made by conventional parallel cross section

method using geological cross section. The geological cross sections are prepared

acrossthestrikeoftheorebody.Theareaofindividuallithounitsineachandevery

cross section is calculated separately. The volume between the cross section is

arrivedonthebasisoftheaverageareaofproductioncrosssectionandmultiplying

sectionalinterval.Andtonnageisarrivedatbymultiplyingbybulkdensity.

Note :Followingaretheparametersconsideredforreserveestimation:

(i) Intheallottedarea,themineralisexposedfromthelowermostlevel

of70mMSLtothetopmostpartofthehillat100mMSL.Hence,thereserve

forprovedcategoryhasbeenconsideredupto70mMSL.

(ii) Bulk Density of Stone and associated minor minerals is taken as

2.5Ton/M3.

3.6RESERVESOFMINERALS

Consideringtheaboveparametersandexposuresobservedintheexistingpit

in the allotted area, the surface geological plan and geological cross-sections &

longitudinalsectionareprepared.Accordingly,thereservesforStoneandassociated

minormineralshavebeenestimatedoncross-sectionalareamethod.

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GeologicalReserves:-

GEOLOGICALRESERVE

Sectionline

Areaofcrosssection(m2)

Influencelength(m) Vol.inm3 Density TotalTon

A-A' 1310 40 52400 2.5 131000B-B' 6270 50 313500 2.5 783750

TOTAL 914750

BlockedReserves

BLOCKEDRESERVE

SectionlineAreaofcross

section(m2)

Influencelength(m) Vol.inm3 Density TotalTon

A-A' 732 40 29280 2.5 73200B-B' 3414 50 170700 2.5 426750

TOTAL 499950

MineableReserves:-

Toestimatetheminablereserves,thereservesblockedunder7.5statutorybarriers

and due to formation of systematic benches up to Ultimate Pit Limit have been

considered.

Table5-SectionwiseMineableReserveEstimation

ProvedReserves

Sectionline

Areaofcrosssection(m2)

Influencelength(m) Vol.inm3 TotalTon

A-A' 578 40 23120 2.5

B-B' 2856 50 142800 2.5 TOTAL 414800

TotalGeologicalReserve = 914,750MTTotalBlockedReserve = 499,950MTTotalMineableReserve = 414800 MT

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Table6-ReserveEstimationTable

SECTIONB-B'MINEABLERESERVE

BENCHAREAINSqm

SI DENSITY TON

65 512 50 2.5 64000SECTIONA-A' 60 469 50 2.5 58625

MINEABLERESERVE 55 419 50 2.5 52375

BENCHAREAINSqm

SI DENSITY TON 50 368 50 2.5 46000

98 84 40 2.5 8400 45 318 50 2.5 3975093 188 40 2.5 18800 40 268 50 2.5 3350088 162 40 2.5 16200 35 218 50 2.5 2725083 112 40 2.5 11200 30 167 50 2.5 2087578 32 40 2.5 3200 25 117 50 2.5 14625 Total 57800 Total 357000

3.3.2SUMMARYOFGEOLOGICAL&MINEABLERESERVESInthisareathebuildingstoneexposuresareborderingtothepermitboundary.The

mineable reservesarearrivedafterdeducting the reserves locked inminesbarrier

along the boundary in compliance with Metalliferous Mines Regulations 2015.

SummaryofGeologicalandmineablereserveisgivenbelow.

TableNo.7-SUMMARYOFGEOLOGICAL&MINEABLERESERVES

ReservesinMT

Category ROM

Geologicalreserves 914,750MT Mineablereserves 414800 MT Blockedreserves 499,950MT

Note : GeologicalReserves=MineableReserves+BlockedReserves

Of theaboveGeological reservesof914,750MT,only414800MTof reservescanbe

exploited /mined,while the balance of 499,950MT of reserves is getting blocked

whichcannotbemined,duetotheboundaryandpracticalconstraints.Henceforall

practical purpose (for production and future planning) onlyMineable reserves are

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considered.

3.4 MethodofQuarrying


methodwithmechanizedmodeofoperation. Basedon themodeandmethodso

adoptedandtakingintotheconsiderationofgeologicalparametersoftheorebody,

thequarrypitissodesignedsuchthattheheightofthebenchiskeptabout5.00m

(2.50mx2subbenches)max.,andthewidthisalsokept5.00m,maintaining45˚pit

slope.Benchesareadvancedsidewardandlateraltowinthematerialatlowerlevel

/depth.

TheSystemormethodofworkingshallbeperformedasstipulatedunderRule69(1)

by formationof benches as per theMetalliferousMinesRegulations, 2015, issued

under the Mines Act, 2015.The area is covered with a thin layer of weathered

charnockite;recoveryofsaleablematerialisabout95%ofROM.

During the first year of mining, the work will be carried out from 98 to 83M MSL by

bench cutting method as shown on sections A-A’.

During the second year of mining, the work will be carried out from 88 to 78 M MSL

by bench cutting method as shown on sections A-A’ and from 65 to 60M MSL by

bench cutting method as shown on sections B-B’.

During the third year of mining, the work will be carried out from 65 to 55M MSL by


During the fourth year of mining, the work will be carried out from 60 to 50M MSL

by bench cutting method as shown on sections B-B’.

During the fifth year of mining, the work will be carried out 55 to 40M MSL by


3.4.2ProposedRateofProductionandExpectedLifeofMine-

Theannualproductiontargetshavebeenplanned,theaverageproposedproduction

(ROM) will be about 40,000MT for the quarrying permit period. As per the

productioncapacityproposedthelifeofthequarrywillbe10years.

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Table8-ProposedProductiondetailsoftheQuarryforthefirst5years

S.No. Year ROM(inMT)

1 I Year 40,000MT

2 II Year 40,000MT

3 III Year 40,000MT

4 IV Year 40,000MT

5 V Year 40,000MT

3.5ExtentofMechanization

List of Quarrying machinery deployed for quarry operation along with their

capacities,efficienciesandotherdetailsareshowninbelow:

TableNo.9–MachineryDetails

Sl.No Equipment/Machinery No.ofunits Size/Capacity

1. Excavator 1 150HP2. Excavator 1 100HP3. Tipper 3 -4. Jackhammer 1 -5. Compressor 1 -

3.6 QuarryingActivity


methodwithmechanizedmodeofoperation. Basedon themodeandmethodso

adoptedandtaking intoconsiderationofgeologicalparametersof theCharnockite

body,thequarrypitisdesignedsuchthattheheightofthebenchiskeptabout5.00

m max., and the width is kept min 5.00 m, maintaining 45˚ pit slope. Two sub

benchesarecreatedof2.50mheighteach,whenitreachesitsultimatelimit,allthe

twobencheswill be joined together to formaheightof 5.0m. Topsoil is sparsely

distributedinthearea,thistopsoilwillberemovedseparatelyanditwillbeusedfor

plantationpurpose.

Astherockismainlyhardtomediumhardinnature,drillingandblastingisrequired

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parameters are determined in subsequent paragraph. The operation flow chart of

thequarryactivityisgivenintheabovechapter–IIIunderheadProcessDescription.

3.6.1ExplosivesManagement,drillingandBlasting

BLASTING

Graniteiscompactrock,atplacesitisfracturedalso.Productionfromthefractured

zonewillbeobtainedwith thehelpofexcavator,whereas fromcompactzone the

production will be obtained by drilling and blasting. Drilling will be done by jack

hammerwiththehelpofaircompressor.

• Holelocationwillbeproperlydressedbyexcavatortoremovethelooseboulders

forefficientdrillingandforavoidingjammingofdrillinghammerandbits.

• Drillholesof32mmdiameterand1.5Mindepthwillbemade.

• Toreducethenoiseleveltheholeswillbeblastedbyusingnitratemixtureand

Milli-seconddelaydetonators.

• Tomaintainthebenchheightof5M,subbenchof2.5mwillbe formedfirst,

lateron

twobencheswillbemergedandonebenchof5mwillbeformedandmaintained

• Thespacingandburdenwillbekeptat1.0M.

• About40holeswillbeblastedinoneday

• Yieldperholewillbe1.5x1x1=1.5M3.

• Numberofblastsperdaywillbe2blastsof20holeseach

3.6.2BlastingPattern:

Theblastingpattern entirely dependson the situationof the joints present in the

rocks. The drilling is done as per the requirement of the rock fragmentationwith

desiredproductionofmineral.

3.6.3Requirementofexplosive

• Chargeperholewillbe250grams

• Yieldofexplosive-about5.34M3perKg.or13.36ton/Kg

• For 40,000 ton per year or 3333.33 tons per month the requirement of

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3.6.4Precautionduringblasting

Noexplosivesotherthanthoseprovidedbycompany,theagentormanagershallbe

used in theminesand theexplosivesshallnotbe taken insideanybuildingexcept

magazineapprovedbythelicensingauthorityundertheIndianExplosivesAct1884.

Casesandcontainersforcarryingexplosivesshallbeofsubstantialconstructionand

securely locked as required under MMR157. Containers of steel or iron shall be

galvanized and not more than 5 Kg explosives shall be carried in one case or

container.Themanagershallfixmaximumnumberofshotsthatablastermayfirein

oneshiftandshouldnotexceed80incaseofelectricalfiringor50incaseoffiring

with ignitercodesasfixedunderMMR(160).ShotfiringtoolsconformingtoMMR

(161)willbeusedandprovisionsunder162ondrilling,charging,stemmingandfiring

ofshotholesshallalsocompiledwith.

Asstaticchargecanbegeneratedandstoredonbodiesofpersonswearingsynthetic

fiber cloths and/ socks and such potential may go up to 40,000 volts during dry

months, especially on a cold day in a dry climate, blasters /shot fires and their

helpersshouldnotwaresuchclotheswhileonduty.Theywillbeprovidedonlynon-

conducting type of shoe or boots eg leather sole footwear as prescribed under

(cir.Tech.1/1985).ChapterXVonExplosives&Shotfiringi.eMMR153to169shallbe

enforcedandfollowedinthequarry.

3.6.5TypeofExplosivestobeused

Onlyclass2andclass6explosiveisproposedforuseasgivenbelow:-

Booster(20%) Slurryexplosive

Explosive

(Columncharge)(80%)

NitrateFueloil(NFO).

TheNFOmixturecanbereadilyproducedatasitebymixing

nitrate(94.5%)withdieseloil(5.5%).

Initiator Delay/Electricdetonators

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a. Safetyprecautionstobeadopted.

PRECAUTIONS:

• Blastingintheopencastpitwillbedoneonlyduringdaytimeatdesignated

hours.

• Onlycompetentblasterswillbeappointedtohandleexplosives.

• ExplosiveswillbestoredinapprovedandlicensedmagazineasperExplosive

Act/Rules.

• ExplosiveswillbebroughtfrommagazinetoblastingsiteinlicensedExplosive

Vanunderthecareofblaster.

• Sufficientwarningsignalswillbegivenbeforeblastingtheholes.

• Guardswillbepostedonallroadsandpathsatleast250mdistancetostop

entrancetothedangerzoneduringblastinghour.

• Controlled blasting will be practiced to control vibrations and flying

fragments.

• Optimum charge will be used, while blasting near office complex/

infrastructuresite.

3.6.6ExcavationandCrushing

Thequarryisproposedtoworkwithconventionalopencastwithbenchsystemsand

operating in a mechanized mode. The bench height and width is kept at 5m

maximum with a pit slope of 600. Subsequent to the drilling and blasting, the

materialsodislodged/loosenfromtherockmass,thebigbouldersarebrokeninto

smallboulderswithahelpof rockbreaker.Thereafter thematerial is loaded into

trucks/tippersof10tonnescapacitywiththehelpoftheexcavator.

3.7Topsoil:

Thearea ismoreor lesscoveredbyexposedrockandthere is lesstopsoil inthese

areas. The remaining land is sparsely vegetated and having topsoil with average

thicknessof1.0m.Thiswillberemovedseparatelyasandwhenitoccursduringthe

courseofquarrying.The topsoil so removedwillbestackedseparatelyandwillbe

usedjudiciouslyforplantationpurpose.Precautionswillbetakentolimittheheight

ofthetopsoildumpto5-6minordertopreserveitsfertilityandshelflife.Itwillbe

suitably protected from soil erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and

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leguminousplantsduringtemporarystorage.

Thetotalamountoftopsoilexistingwithinthepermitholdiscalculatedasbelow:

Area - 10725sq.m

Bufferzone - 3049SqM

ExposedArea - 7516SqM

TotalAvailableArea - 160SqM

Depth - 0.5M

Volume - 80CuM

Bulkdensity - 1.50

400X.5X1.50 = 120tons.

3.8MineWasteManagement

About20740MTtonsofminewastewillbegeneratedthroughouttheminelifeand

itwillbestackedintheareaearmarkedforit.Thiswastewillbeutilizedforlyingof

haulroadaswellasforbackfilling.Attheend,thisminewastecanbepartlyutilized

assoilbaseforplantation.

3.9SiteSecurityandSafetyCopiesofall safetyandmanagementdocumentswillbemadeavailabletoonsite,

personnelandmandatorytrainingforoperationsattheQuarrywilltakeplace.The

AreaCoordinatorwillensurethatoperationsareconsistentwithothermanagement

plans, terms and conditions of the issued permits, and safety procedures for the

Project.

Securitysignagewillbepostedattheentrancetothequarry.Theremotenessofthe

quarryandtheonsitepresenceofoperationspersonnelwillmakeperimeterfencing

unnecessary.Audiblewarningsystemswillbeemployedforallblastingoperationsat

postedintervalspriortoanydetonations.

Loose rocks will be properly dressed and nature of rocks and available structural

planeswill be studied toavoidany slip. Explosiveswill be stored in safeapproved

andlicensedmagazine.Competentblasters(withblastingcertificateofcompetency

issuedbyDGMS)willonlyhandleexplosives toavoidanyaccident.Properand full

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proof security will be provided to the magazine to avoid any theft, unauthorized

entry etc. proper fencing with sign boards will be provided to separate out the

magazine.Blastingandprocessingoperationswillbesuspendedifincursionsintothe

quarryoccur.Onsitemonitorsforanimalswillprovidewarningsiftheapproachof

anyanimalsisnoted.

Before the onset ofmonsoon, drains are cut along the toe of the quarry faces to

divert the surface run off.Garlanddrain is provided at the quarry top to regulate

monsoonwateranddirectthesametothesettlingponds/quarrypittocontainthe

quarrywashoffandtoavoidthesamejoiningtotheadjoiningsurfacewaterbodies

/watercourses.Italsohelpstoaverteventualcollapsesanddamagestothequarry

faces.Thepitwillbefencedbybarbedwire,suchthatnohabitatscanenterthepit

andwatchandwardisprovidedroundtheclock.

Chapter–IV

EnvironmentalBaselinedataDescription

4.1 AirEnvironment

TheReconnaissancesurveyofthequarryarearevealsthattherewillbepossibledust

emissions thatwould result from transportationof vehicles and the stonepowder

generatedduringthedrilling,blastinganddislodgingactivity.

Toassesstheambientairqualitystatus,monitoringstationswereidentifiedon

the basis of Meteorology in the upwind and downwind direction as well as to

representthecrosssectionalscenariooftheprojectsite.Basedontheproduction

activity,theparameterschosenforassessmentofairqualityareParticulateMatter

(PM10&PM2.5),Sulphurdioxide(SO2),andNitrogendioxide(NO2).

4.1.1 AnalysisofBaselineConcentrations

TheAmbientAirQualitydatawerecollectedinthemonthofJuly2017fromthefour

corners of the project site .The data have been collected on 24 hourly basis for

parametersofPM10,PM2.5,SO2,NOX.

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TableNo.10-AmbientAirQualityFieldMonitoringValues

Direction PM10 PM2.5 Sulphur

dioxide

Nitrogen

dioxide

NearQuarrySite 82µg/m3 44µg/m3 12.5µg/m3 14.5µg/m3

250Mdownwinddirection 70µg/m3 38µg/m3 9.6µg/m3 10.2µg/m3

From the field measurement results of the ambient air, it is observed from the

reportthattheambientairqualityatsitewithintheprescribedstandards(NAAQS)

withrespecttoPM10,PM2.5,NOxandSO2.

4.2WATERENVIRONMENT

Thepurposeofthisstudyisto:-

•Assessthewaterqualitycharacteristicsforcriticalparameters;

•Predictthelikelyimpactsonwaterqualityduetotheprojectandrelatedactivities.

4.2.1WATERMONITORING

To analyse the suitability ofwater for domestic purpose, sample from openwell

near to the project site and Surface water were collected by NABL accredited

laboratory and samples were analysed for physical, chemical and biological

parameters.

TableNo.11-WaterQualityMonitoringValues

Parameters BoreWellWater

Colour <5HazenUnit

Turbidity 4NTU

pH 7.06

TDS 456mg/l

TotalHardness 130mg/l

Chloride 68mg/l

Calcium 24mg/l

Magnesium 12mg/1

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Iron 0.18mg/1

Sulphate 26mg/1

Coliform Absent

Ecoli Absent

Results&Conclusion:-Thewatersamplescollectedandanalysedfromthelocations

discussedabove it isobservedthat thewaterqualityofwater is fitafter filtration,

disinfection&treatmentfordomesticconsumptionandforactivitiesattachedwith

theminingoperationsexceptpHvalue,Turbidity,&Coliformbacteria.

4.2.2Water&HydrogeologyEnvironment

The aquifer system in the district can be broadly divided into hard rock aquifers,

laterite aquifers and sedimentary aquifers. The hard rock and laterite aquifers

constitutemajor aquifer systemof the districtwhile the sedimentary aquifers are

seen along the coast and river courses. Groundwater occurs under phreatic, semi

confined to confined conditions in the weathered and fractured portions of the

crystalline formations and occurs semi-confined and confined condition in deep

seatedfracturedandsedimentaryformations.

Thedepthtowaterlevelinpre-monsoonperiodrangesfrom1.57to14.42mbgland

in postmonsoon period 0.53 to 11.73mbgl. In general thewater level is shallow

duringbothmonsoonsparticularlyalongvalleysandtopographicallylowareas.The

data of ground water monitoring wells shows that around 13 % of the wells fall

within10.00to15.00mbglcategorieswhile55%ofthewellsfall inthewaterlevel

showing5.00to10.0mbglcategoryand23%of thewells falls in the2.00to5.00

mbgl category and 9% of thewells falls in the 0.00 to 2.00mbgl during the pre

monsoon. The post monsoon data reveals that the 13 % of the wells falls under

10.00to15.00mbglcategoryand54%wellsfallsthan5.00to10.00mbglcategory

and8%ofthewellsfallinthe0.00to2.00mbgl.Thedepthtowaterlevelrangesof

pre&postmonsoondataofApril&November.(CGWBreportMarch2009).

Thegroundwaterlevelmeasuredfromthenearestwellisabout15-20mbelowthe

groundlevel.Theultimatedepthoftheworkingofthequarryis25mMSL.Sincethe

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water.

4.3NoiseEnvironment

Themainobjectiveofnoisemonitoringinthestudyareaistoestablishthebaseline

noiselevelsandassesstheimpactofthetotalnoiseexpectedtobegeneratedduring

theminingoperations intheprojectsite. Instantsound levelmeter isusedfor the

collectionofdatarelatedtonoiseatanintervalofonehourperreading.Noiselevel

for24hourswasconductedinadaywithinthesite.

TableNo.12-AMBIENTNOISEMONITORINGRESULTSINdB(A)

MonitoringLocation AmbientSoundLevelin

DayTime

AmbientSoundLevelin

NightTime

NearQuarryOffice 52.8dB(A) 42.7dB(A)

NearQuarryGate 50.4dB(A) 40.5dB(A)

ResultsandConclusion:-ItisseenfromthemonitoringresultsthattheNoiselevels

atmonitoringstationarewithintheprescribednationalstandards.

4.4BiologicalEnvironment

Biodiversity means the diversity or variety of plants and animals and other living

thing in a particular region or area. An observation in the land use show that the

areawasmainly covered by coconut and rubber plantation and the entire permit

areaisdevoidofanyendemicfloraandfauna.Faunaldiversityisalsoobservedtobe

notveryrichwiththeoccurrenceofsomecommonbirds,amphibians,mammalsand

reptiles.

4.4.1Aimofthisreport

The assessment is conducted to develop a database on the floral and the faunal

characteristic of the quarry of Mr. C.H. Sakkariya. The report gives information

regardingplantsandanimalsaroundtheminingsite.

4.4.2Methodology

Forthepreliminarydatacollectionfieldsurveyinthesitewasconductedandspecies

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takenandconsultingrelevanttaxonomicliterature.Theassessmentwasfocusedon

alltaxonomicgroups,suchasplants,birds,fishesamphibians,insects,reptiles.

4.4.3Flora:

Adetailedsurveywascarriedoutinthestudyarea.Onlyafewnumberofflorawere

observed.Interviewswerecarriedoutwithlocalpeopletocollectinformationabout

theflora.Basedonthis,adetaillistisprepared.

4.4.4Fauna:

Mammals: The mammals in the study area were listed along the frequency of

occurrenceforsighting,calls,scats/fecalmatter,trackmarksorotherindirectsigns

transectsaswellasquadrant.

Birds:Thebirdson theareawerestudiedby frequencyofoccurrence for sighting,

callsaswellasotherindirectsignsandroadkillsalongthesector.

Reptiles and Amphibians: The reptiles and amphibians were studied by direct

sightingandindirectsignslikemoltastransectaswellasquadrants.

4.4.5BiodiversityoftheStudyArea

Anobservation in the landuseshowthat theareaand its surroundingwasmainly

coveredbyrubberplantationandtheentirepermitareaisdevoidofanyendemicor

endangeredfloraorfauna.AfloraandfaunareportisattachedinAnnexures.

Table13.Listofplantsrecordedfromthequarryingandadjacentarea

Sl.

No BotanicalNames Family CommonName

Conservation

status

1 Eupatoriumodorum Asteraceae Kammunistpacha Leastconcern

2 Mimosapudica Mimosaceae Thottavady Leastconcern

3 Albiziaodoratissima Mimosaceae Vaga Leastconcern

4 Solanumtorvum Solanaceae Chunda Leastconcern

5 GliricidiaSepium Fabaceae Sheemakkonna Leastconcern

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6 Anacardiumoccidentale Anacardiaceae Kashumaavu Leastconcern

7 MangiferaIndica Anacardiaceae Maavu Leastconcern

FAUNAReptiles&Mammals

On the basis of field survey and communication with the local people, a list of

reptilesandmammalsinthestudyareaaregiveninthetablebelow:-

Table14.ListofReptiles&Mammalsrecordedfromthecore&bufferzone

Sl.No ScientificNames CommonNames MalayalamNamesConservation

status

Reptiles

1 Ptyasmucosa Ratsnake Chera Leastconcern

2 Calotesversicolor Gardenlizard Oondu Leastconcern

3 Sphenomorphussp. Skink Arana Leastconcern

Mammals

1 Musmusculus Mouse Chundeli Leastconcern

2 Felisdomesticus Cat Poocha Leastconcern

Birds

BirdsdiversityinthisregionisverylesscomparedtootherpartofKerala.Someofthe

commonbirdsinthestudyareaaregiveninthetablebelow.

Table15ListofBirdsrecordedfromthecore&bufferzone

Sl.No ScientificNames CommonNames MalayalamNames Conservationstatus

1 Acridotherestristis Commonmyna Myna Leastconcern

2 Milvusmigrans Blackkite Chakhiparundu Leastconcern

3 Motacillacinerea Greywagtail Vazhikulakhi Leastconcern

4 Corvussplendens Housecrow Kaka Leastconcern

CONCLUSIONS

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possesses any specific group of ecological important assemblages.Majority of the

surrounding area was planted by coconut &rubber plantationand also this region

doesnotcomeunderanyconservationreserves.

This region does not have any endemic or endangered species, so any

development activity in the region does not have any direct bearing or significant

influencesintheecosystemstabilityorbiodiversity.

4.5 SocioEconomics

The major occupation of the Palakkad and adjacent Malappuram district is

Cultivation,Householdactivity,Livestock,Forestry,Mining,Quarryingactivities.The

quarrying activity will benefit local villages in both directly and in-directly. Direct

beneficiary will be those who get employed in Quarry as skilled and unskilled

workers.

a. Addressing concerns of local inhabitants like health, water, employment,

resettlement/rehabilitation

ProponentshallproviderequiredMedicalfacilitytoalltheemployeesatthequarry

such as first aid, regular checkup, ambulance etc. In addition proponent also

providesthemedicalcheckupcampstothelocalvillagers,supplyofdrinkingwater,

andcontributionoffundsforsocialandculturalprogram.Theproposedpermitarea

extendsoveranareaof1.0725Ha.Therearenosettlementswithinthepermithold

area,hencethereisnoresettlementorrehabilitationofthesame.

b. Compensationforlossofland,cropsandotheradverseimpactsonaccount

ofmining

Entirepermitareabelongstolesseehencethereisnocompensationforlossofland.

Due to the quarry activities, if any crop/s are damaged to the adjacent land, the

lessee will pay the compensation for the said crop which will be decided by the

agriculture/concerneddepartment.

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Chapter-V

ENVIRONMENTMANAGEMENTPLAN(EMP)

TheEnvironmentManagementPlan(EMP)foradevelopmentprojectprescribesthe

mitigation measures to be adopted to nullify or to minimize various anticipated

environment impacts so as to ensure nil low impact due to the project to the

surrounding environment. This will ensure sustainable development and

environment friendly mining operations. The Environment Management Plan for

variousfacetsofenvironmentisgivenbelow:-

5.1AIRENVIRONMENT

AnticipatedPotentialImpacts

Drilling,Blasting&Transportation

Apart from theminingoperationsofdrilling&blasting,movementof vehicles like

dumpers, trucks, tankers etc. will generate dust. The transportation activities on

unpavedareawillresultsinfugitiveemissionstothetuneof1.261kg/VkmTforPM10

and0.126kg/VkmTforPM2.5.(CalculationbasedonUSEPA-AP42series.).

GaseousEmissionrateduetotransportation

CO 5.45g/kWh

HC 0.78g/kWh

NO2 5.0g/kWh

MitigationMeasures:

Mining activities will generate certain quantities of dust during drilling, blasting,

loading and transportation operations. The following measures will be taken to

mitigatethefugitivedustfromtheseoperations.

• Laying of haul road as per the standards, black topping of permanent haulroadandserviceroadtoavoidoreliminateair–bornedust.

• To avoid the dust generation from the drilling operations, wet drillingmethodwillbeadopted.

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• Drillmachineswillbeequippedwithdustcollectors.

• Useofappropriateexplosivesforblastingandavoidingoverchargingofblastholes.

• Controlledblastingtechniqueswillbeadopted.

• Wateringofhaulroadandotherroadatregularintervals.

• Provisionofdustfilters/masktoworkersforhighlydustproneandaffectedareas.

• Provisionofgreenbeltallalongtheperipheryofthepermitarea.

• Periodicalmonitoringofambientairqualityinandaroundthepermitarea.

Theextractedmineralwillbetransportedfromthequarrytotheenduserby

adoptingfollowingmeasuressoastominimizedustemissions.

• Incaseoflongtransportationthetrucksafterloadingwillbecoveredwith

tarpaulinsheets.

• Speedofthevehicleswillbemaintainedwithintheprescribedlimits.

• Truckswillnotbeoverloadedandwillbemaintainedtothebodylevel.

5.2WATERENVIRONMENT

5.2.1WATERFORDOMESTICCONSUMPTION


From the analysis report of the water sample collected from the open well, it is

observedthewaterfromtheopenwellishavingTurbidity&Coliformbacteriawhich

are in line with the permissible standard. But still it is advised to adopt filtering

processforpotablewater.

5.2.2DOMESTICSEWAGE


The domestic sewage generation, if discharged untreated, can contaminate the

groundwaterandotherground&surfacewatersources.

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MitigationMeasures:

Thesewagegeneratedfromthesitewillbedivertedtotheseptictankfollowedby

soakpit.

5.2.3STORMWATERCONTAMINATIONWITHSILT


Mining activitiesmay cause adverse impacts due to siltation due to runoff/ storm

water. An impact due to soil erosion duringmonsoon period is also significant in

nature.Thisalsohasthepotentialtoclogthewaterchannelsandtospoilagriculture.

MitigationMeasures:

Some of the controlmeasures adopted for controllingwater pollution due to the

siltationofstormwaterbyminingoperationsareasfollows:-

• Stormwaterdrainswith silt trapswill be suitably constructedall along theperiphery of the pit area (Garland drains) to collect the run-off from thepermitareaanddivertintothestormwaterpond/tanksproposedwithinthecomplex.

• Appropriatechannelizationofstormwaterwithchannelsofsufficientwidth

• All measures will be taken not to disturb the existing drainage patternadjacenttotheotherproperty.

• De-siltationtrapsandstormwatercollectionpondproposedforsiltremoval.

• The storm water collected from the permit area will be utilized for dustsuppressiononhaulroads,plantationwithinthepremises,etc.

• Thelayoutofchannelizationofstormwaterfromtheprojectsiteisshownintheenvironmentalplanandinthestormwaterdrainageplan.

• Constructionofcheckdamsandcollectingchannelallaroundatthefootofthehilltopreventsoilerosionduringthemonsoonseasonandalsotocollectthestormwaterforvarioususewithintheminepermitarea.

5.2.4.CONSUMPTIONOFWATER–ANATURALRESOURCE


Theminingoperationsrequirelargequantityofwaterfordustsuppression,wetting

of roads etc. Therefore, if appropriate measures are not adopted, it will lead to

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withdrawal of large quantity of ground water and which will deplete the ground

watertable.

MITIGATIONMEASURES–CONSERVATIONOFWATER

• Thequarrysitehasgotpotentialtostorelargequantityofstormwater.The

storing of surface run-off can be done in a storm water collection pond.

Stored storm water can be used for dust suppression & greenbelt

development which will reduce / eliminate the usage of fresh water.

Therefore,theconservationofwaterisachieved.

• Further,inthemineclosurephaseofthemine,alargeareaisproposedtobe

usedassurfacerun-offstoragestructure.Thestoredrainwaterwillbeused

formaintenanceofeco-restorationcarriedoutintheminepermitarea.

5.3NOISEENVIRONMENT

TheNoise is the environment attribute associatedwith the quarrying activity and

operation of heavy machinery operation which causes vibration and noise. The

quarryingoperationwillberestrictedtoonlydaytime.Toattenuatenoise,various

measuresshallbetakenupfromthesourcepoint.Theactivitysuchasdrillingshall

beupdatedtolatesttechnologywhichinvolveswetdrillingtechnologyandblasting

willbecarriedoutwithcontrolledmechanism.Personswhoareexposedtocritical

operationlikedrillingandoperationofexcavatorsarebeingprovidedwithpersonal

protective equipment’s (PPEs) asOccupational SafetyMeasures. Greenbeltwill be

developed,whichwillactasanacousticbarrierfornoisetransmission.

MitigationMeasures

The following noise control measures are undertaken to bring down the noise

levels:-

• Propermaintenanceofmachinery,equipment’sandimprovementondesignofmachines.

• Use of personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and earplugs byworkers,whoareworkinginhighnoisegeneratingareas.

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residentialcolonies.

• Regularmedicalcheck-uprelatedhealthproblems

• Proper training topersonnel tocreateawarenessaboutadversenoise leveleffects.

• Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the plant and outsidelocationforpropereffectiveremedialactions.

5.4.1LANDENVIRONMENT


A.Landusechange

B.LossofTopsoil&overburden

C.Soilerosionduetostormwater

MitigationMeasures

Inordertominimizetheadverseeffects,thefollowingsuggestionshavebeenmade.

• Concurrentecorestorationwillbecarriedout.

• Constructionofcheckdamsandcollectingchannelallaroundatthefootofthehilltopreventsoilerosionduringthemonsoonseasonandalsotocollectthestormwaterforvarioususewithintheminepermitarea.

• Greenbeltdevelopmentalongtheboundaryofthepermitarea.

• It is proposed to reclaim thepit areaand this areawill be suitablyplantedwithlocalspeciesforeco-restorationinallpossiblemeans.

• Properbarricadingandmonitoringofthewaterstoredareawillbetakenuptopreventaccidents(ifany).

5.4.2OTHERANTICIPATEDPOTENTIALIMPACTSINLANDENVIRONMENT

5.4.2.1.GROUNDVIBRATIONS

• Theonlysourceofgroundvibrationsisduetoblastingoperations.Basedon

the ground vibration studiesmade earlier proper carewill be taken during

blasting.

5.4.2.2.BLASTINGHAZARDS

• Blastinginminingareasmaygiverisetogroundvibrations.Flyrockisanother

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madeearlier,properprecautionswillbetakenduringblastingoperationsfor

controllingthegroundvibrations.

MitigationMeasures

The mitigation measures for addressing the various impacts due to blasting

operationarepresentedbelow.

Controlledblastingtechniquewillbeadoptedinthisprojectinordertoreduceblast

vibrations.Further,chargeperdelaywillberegulatedtominimizeblastvibrations.

Properhook-upwillbeadoptedwhilefiringthedrillholes.Moreovertheexperience

gained in other open cast mines would be gainfully utilized to limit the ground

vibrationlevelswithintheprescribedlimitof15mm/sec(asperDGMS).Inpractice,

thisiskeptmuchlesstoabout10mm/sec.

Inaddition,thefollowingguidelineswillbeadoptedwhereverrequiredtocheckthe

groundvibrations:-

• Themaximumchargeperdelaywillnotbemorethan10kgsoastolimitthePPVvaluesto10mm/sec.(Asagainstthepermissible15mm/sec.).

• Optimum delay sequence and stem to column ratio will be maintained tominimizetheflyrockdistanceandgroundvibrationintensity.

• Basingon thedistanceof thenearest sensitiveareas fromtheepicentreoftheblast,largeweightwillbealteredtomeetthestipulatedstandards.

• Designofoptimumblastholegeometryconsideringbenchheight,diameterofhole,typeofexplosive,natureofrock,leveloffragmentationrequiredetc.

• Divide total charge/blast in severalparts soas tokeepminimumexplosiveperdelay,i.e.useofmilliseconddelaydetonators&relays.

• Avoidconcentrationofexplosivebyusingdeckcharging.

• Avoidingblastinginunfavourableweatherconditions.

5.4.2.3.FLYROCKCONTROLMEASURES

Therearealargenumberoffactorsthatinfluenceflyrocks.Mostimportantofthese

factors are long explosive columnswith little stemming at themouth of the hole,

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irregular shape of face, long water column in holes, loose stones on face of the

surfaceblastingarea,andstrongwind.

MitigationMeasures

Certainpreventivemeasureswillbe taken tominimize the risksarising from flying

fragments.Thesearegivenbelow:-

• Markingofdangerzone:-Theareafallingwithin100moftheblastingarea

willbemarkedoffasdangerzonewithredflags,orotherappropriatesigns,

andentryofanyunauthorizedpersonintothiszonewillbeprohibitedduring

blastingoperation.

• Warning signals: -An audiblewarning signalwill be given, fifteenminutes

beforeactual firingofblast toenablepersons tomoveoutofdangerzone.

For this purpose, a set of sirens/ hooters will be provided at appropriate

places.

• Providing blasting shelters: - In order toprotect thepersonnel engaged in

blasting operations, blasting shelters will be provided for taking shelter

duringblasting.

5.4.2.4.AIRBLASTCONTROLMEASURES

Thepermitofexplosiveenergythroughairandmovementoffragmentedrocksare

primarycausesfornoiseandairoverpressureduringblasting.

MitigationMeasures

Adoptionofthefollowingmeasureswhilecarryingoutblastingoperationwillhelpin

reducingtheintensityofairblastsandwillalsominimizethenoiselevelassociated

withtheairblasts.Themeasuressuggestedaregivenbelow:-

• Avoidingoverchargingofblastholes

• Adequatestemming

• Maintainingproperinter-hole&inter-rowdelays.

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5.5BIOLOGICALENVIRONMENT


Clearingandcuttingoftrees,shrubs&herbsduringtheminingoperationswillhave

impactonbiological environmentbywayof lossofhabitat, lossofbiodiversity. In

order to compensate the anticipated impacts due to the mining activity, the

followingmeasuresareproposed:

MitigationMeasures

1.COMPENSATORYMASSPLANTATIONPROGRAMME

Anareaequivalenttoabout10%of theareaproposedforquarrying is reserved in

the area owned by the project proponent outside the proposed quarry for

compensatorymassplantation.Theareaselectedissuchthatthereisenoughdepth

oftopsoilandoverburdenandthequarryinginthisareaisnotproposedinfuture.In

the instantprojectsite,about0.3hectareof land isdedicatedtogreenbelt / tree

plantationsoastominimizethelossofbiodiversityduetotheminingactivity.

2.GREENBELTDEVELOPMENT/ECO-RESTORATION

Intheconcurrenteco-restorationofmine,about150treeswillbeplantedinanarea

Plantationscheme:1styear17trees,2ndyear12trees,3rdyear14trees,4thyear13

treesand5th year12treestotalling68treesintheexcavatedareaand82treesin

bufferzone.Sothetotalnooftreesthatwillbeplantedis150

3.RECOMMENDEDSPECIESFORECO-RESTORATIONPROGRAM

For eco-restoration we are proposing inter cropping pattern of coffee and cocoa

withrubberplantation.

5.6MINECLOSUREPLAN

Variousworksthataretobetakenupunderthemineclosureplanincludes:-

(i)Re-vegetation:Itisproposedtodevelopgreenbelttoabout80%whichincludes

areaslikealongminepermitboundary(7.5mwidth),allalongtheperipheryofthe

minepermitareaandthereclaimedarea.Grassandbusheswillbeplantedinareas

pronetoerosionespeciallyatthefootoftheminepermitarea.Otherareaswillbe

fertilized and plantedwith local species. The characteristics of this vegetationwill

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aprotectivecovercropofnon-seedingannuals.Beforere-vegetation, the landwill

be properly prepared by spreading the top soil which is rich in organic contents.

Vegetation will be self-sufficient after planting and require no fertilization or

maintenance.

(ii)BuildingsandInfrastructure

a.Siteofficebuilding,RestRoomandToilets

These structuresmay be utilized for themining project as the life of themine is

muchmorethanthepresentpermitperiod.

b.Support&TransportInfrastructures

Assuchthereisnomajorinfrastructurefacilitiesplannedinthisprojectanddoesnot

callforimportance.Themainminingsiteandsecondaryaccessroadwillbekeptina

sufficientconditiontoallowaccessformonitoringtillsuchtimeanyotherauthorities

wishtomaintainandlegallyacceptresponsibilityfortheaccessroads.

c.SurfaceEquipmentandHeavyMachinery

No heavy and surface equipment are proposed in this project. Open cast semi

mechanizedmethod is used in this case. The equipment’s and smallmachinery if

usedwillbetakenoutofthepremises.

d.Hazardoussubstances

Thehazardousmaterialsandexplosiveswillbetotallyevacuatedfromtheminesite

andthesitewillclearedofanysuchmaterialsandsubstances.

(iii)WaterResourceManagement

Prior to the commissioning of the project area the surface run-off used to flow

naturally and used to join the nearby drainage nallahs/ streams. It is proposed to

collect and hold this runoff/ storm water from the permit area including own

propertyanduse it for variouspurposeswithin thepermitarea.Thegroundingof

theprojectwillnotbecausinganyalterationtothedrainagepatternofthearea.The

quality of the water will be maintained in compliance with the general effluent

standards/drinkingwaterstandards.

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(iv)Monitoring:

Themonitoringofthemineclosureplanisanessentialrequirementforreviewofthe

efficacyofthemineclosureandtotakecorrectiveactions.Themonitoringconsists

ofmeasuringtheairquality,waterquality,preservationoflandscape,aestheticand

otherlandusevalues.

(v)SubmissionofdetailedMineClosurePlan

The detailed mine de-commissioning plan will be made on the above-mentioned

principles,beforetheclosurewhichwillbesubmittedforapproval.Thisplanwillalso

providethefundprovisionforthemineclosureplan.Themapshowingconceptual

plan (postmineclosureplan)of theproposedminearea isavailable in themining

plan.

5.7 SocialResponsibility

To identify the needs of the nearby community to the project site, a community

needassessmentstudywascarriedout.Themainpurposeofthestudywastoassist

the project proponent in delivering their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As

per the guidelines of Company’s Act (Amendment) 2013, the study was mainly

focusedonthefollowingareas.

1.PROMOTIONOFEDUCATION

2.ENVIRONMENTALSUSTAINABILITY

3.HEALTHCARE

4.SOCIALASPECTS

Aspartofstudythesocioeconomicexpertconductedinterviewswithdifferentstake

holdersofthePanchayat.Thelistofstakeholdersaregivenbelow

IdentifiedCorporateSocialResponsibility

The Socio - Economic expert conducted Need Assessment study and identified

CorporateSocialResponsibility(CSR)fortheprojectproponent.

TheidentifiedCSRactivitiesaregivenbelow.

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1.PROMOTIONOFEDUCATION

A. To improve the infrastructure facilities, the project will support the Fathima

MemorialHighschool,neartoourproject.

Particulars TotalAmount TypeofExpense

WaterPurifier 25,000 NonRecurring

ToiletConstruction 50,000 NonRecurring

Librarybooks 25,000 Recurring

TOTAL 1,00,000

B.Theproject canstarta scholarshipandsponsorshipprogram for children’s.This

initiationwillhelpchildrentopursuehighereducation.

Particulars Calculation TotalAmount TypeofExpense

Scholarshipforchildren

SpecialSchoolStudents

1,000X4 4,000 Recurring

SchoolKit(Bag,Uniform

etc)

1000X20 20,000 Recurring

TOTAL 24,000

2.ENVIRONMENTALSUSTAINABILITY

A.Theprojectcanplant300saplingsintheregioninassociationwithvariousschools

andclubs.Thiswillhelptoawarechildrenandpublicabouttheimportanceofnature.

Particulars Calculation TotalAmount TypeofExpenseSapling 20X300 6,000 NonRecurringProtectionNet 150X300 45,000 NonRecurringMaintenance 50X300 15,000 RecurringWorkingCost 10,000 NonRecurring

TOTAL 76,000

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3.HEALTHCARE

A.TheprojectcansupportthepeopleofThachanattukara2Village,toconstruct

ToiletsandHouses.Thisinitiationwillhelpthemtoleadasafeandsecurelife.

Particulars Calculation TotalAmount TypeofExpense

Toilet 25,000X2 50,000 NonRecurring

house 50,000X1 50,000 NonRecurring

TOTAL 1,00,000

B.DrinkingwaterandfoodkitsupplytonearbyareaThachanattukara2Village


DrinkingWaterSupply 50,000 Recurring

Foodkit 50,000 Recurring

TOTAL 1,00,000

4.SOCIALASPECTS

To Conduct Medical camp association with private hospital


Medicalcamp 50,000 Recurring

TOTAL 50,000

TableNo.16-SUMMARYOFCSRACTIVITIESPROPOSEDFORTHEFIRST5YEARS

Sl.

No

AreaofIntervention Noof

Intervention

Recurring

Expense

Nonrecurring

Expense

1 PromotionofEducation 2 49,000 75,000

2 Environmental

Sustainability

1 15,000 61,000

3 HealthCare 2 1,00,000 1,00,000

4 SocialAspects 1 50,000

TOTAL 2,14,000 2,36,000

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CHAPTERVI

RISKASSESSMENTANDDISASTERMANAGEMENTPLAN

6.1FALLOFSIDES

• Flatter slopes angles are adopted where occurrences of loose earth are

encountered.

•Nodisasterlikelandslide,floodorinundationorfireisanticipatedinthiscase.

•Unmanageableheightsarenotcreated.

•Looserocksareproperlydressed.

•Natureandstructureoftherocksareproperlystudiedfortheirslips.

•Thefaceswillslopeat45°.

•Thehangingwall, footwall&mineralizedzonearecompetent tostandsafely for

longtime.

6.2STORAGEANDUSEOFEXPLOSIVES

•ProperandsafestorageofexplosivesinapprovedandLicensedMagazine.

• Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent Blasters

havingBlaster’sCertificateofCompetencyissuedbyDGMS.

• Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into

Magazineareaandcheckingauthorizedpersonstopreventcarryingofmatchbox,

mobilephones,cigaretteetc.

•Theexplosivesofclass2willbeusedintheiroriginalcartridgepackingandsuch

cartridgeshallnotbecuttoremoveexplosiveformakingcartridgeofdifferentsize.

•Detonatorswillbeconveyed inspecialcontainers.Thesewillnotbecarriedwith

otherexplosives.

•Theholeswhichhavebeenchargedwithexplosiveswillnotbeleftunattendedtill

blastingiscompleted.

•Before starting charging, clear audiblewarning signals by Sirenswill be given so

thatpeoplenearbycantakeshelter.

•Blastingoperationswillbecarriedout indaytimesonly.However, inthisproject

theminingoperationsareproposedtobecarriedoutindaytimes.

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6.3STORAGEOFOILANDFUEL

•Duecarewillbetakentoavoidoilspillage.

•Storagewillnotbeallowedbeyondnecessity.

• Fuel oil and lubricants will be stored only in approved containers in separate

storerooms.Matchbox,lighters,mobilephone,drywood,plasticpapersheetsand

smokingwillnotbeallowednearthestoragearea.

6.4WATER

•Duecarewillbetakentoprovidechannelallaroundthefootofthehilltocollect

runoffandalsotoavoidsoilerosion.

•There isnodangerof floodor inundationas theproposedworking is above the

normalgroundlevel.Theareaisnotsusceptibletofloods.

6.5DISASTERMANAGEMENTPLAN

Duringminingactivities,propermeasureswillbe taken toensure safetyat site. In

order to handle disaster/ emergency situations, an organizational chart entrusting

responsibilitytovariousprojectpersonnelwillbepreparedwiththeirspecificroles

duringemergency.

6.6OCCUPATIONALHEALTHANDSAFETY

Themainareasofconcernforensuringadequateoccupationalhealthandsafety

are:-

• Allworkingplaceswillhavesafemeansofaccess,safeworkingplatformand

exit.Personsworkinginhazardousdustproneareawillbeprovidedwithdust

mask.

• Personalprotectiveequipment’slikerespirators,earplug,noisemuff,helmet

etc.Willbeprovidedtotheworkers.

• Properunitdesignandengineeringcontrolsinordertoprotectworkers,

includingbycontrolofprocessandfugitiveemissions.

• Adequatearrangementofdrinkingwaterwillbedone.

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• Education&trainingwillbeprovidedtotheworkforceaboutfacilities,

protectiveequipment,riskassociated,potentialhealtheffects,etc.

• Display board will be provided showing the hazards associated and

recommendedprecautionarymeasures.

6.7SiteManagementMeasures

The Quarry Permit area is an undulated rocky terrain with thin layers of soil as

substratumandshrubbygrowthofweeds.Thesiteisarockyareawithanoutcropof

charnockitewithoutextensivevegetation.Theweedsandshrubbygrowthofplant

arecleanedmanually.Theloosesoillayerisremovedandstoredinthenon-mining

area,whichwill be used for plantation purpose. The boulder and the underneath

rock bed consist of rockmass, which is themother rock where the extraction of

productsshallbeundertaken.

The number of workers for the current production including the machinery

operatorsanddriversis10(adultworkers).Thequarryshallnotemployanychildren

below18years.Alsotheworkersarefromnearbyvillagesandnomigratedlaborers

areemployedforthecurrentquarryoperation.Thussettlementofmigratedworker

isnot involved inside theQuarryPermitarea, as theworkers shallbedailywaged

laborers of the area. The main activity is drilling, excavation, storage and

transportationoffinalproduct.

6.8DrainageManagement

Beforeonsetofmonsoon,drainsarecutalongtoeofthequarryfacestodivertthe

surface run off. Garland drain is provided at the quarry top to regulatemonsoon

wateranddirect thesameto thesettlingponds/quarrypit tocontain thequarry

washoffandtoavoidthesamejoiningtotheadjoiningsurfacewaterbodies/water

courses.Italsohelpstoaverteventualcollapsesanddamagestothequarryfacesif

any.

The quarry is currently designed to avoid surface water courses and drainage

channels. Sources of contamination from the operation that could affect water

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explosiveswillbemanagedbyensuringthatallmaterialisignitedduringtheblasting

process.Vehiclefuelingwillbeconductedatacentralizedfuelingfacilityoffsitethat

has proper containment and spill response capability. Fueling for non-moveable

onsite equipment, such as generators, will take place in a secured area with

approvedspillcontainment.

ChapterVII

EnvironmentalControlMeasures

7.1 EnvironmentalManagementmeasures

Theentirequarryareaisplannedsystematicallyandscientificmethodofminingwith

5.0 bench height and 5.0 m bench width. Once the reserves are exhausted, the

quarrypitwillbereclaimedtotheextentpossiblebysuitableplantation.Somearea

of the pit will be retained as water pondwith fencing around the quarry permit.

QualifiedMinesManagerwill supervisemined areamanagement.MinesManager

will identify the suitable personnel for implementation of Environmental

ManagementPlan(EMP).

7.2 SafetyandEnvironmentManagementmeasures

•Mitigationmeasureswillbetakeninrespecttonon-compliance.

•Review of the safety practices being followed and additional safety measures if

necessary.

•Identificationofunsafeconditions/practicesprevailingintheareaandmitigation

measures,Ifany.

• Arrangement of training to develop safety awareness among all staff including

laborers.

• Preparation of safety codes/manuals of operationswhichwill be distributed to

workers.

7.3 OccupationalHealthmeasures

An occupational health unitwill be organized and the proposedmeasureswill be

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adopted:

•PeriodicMedicalCheckupprogramforalltheworkers.

•Compulsorymedicalcheckupprogramforriskgroup

•Trainingforworkersregardingoccupationalhazards.

•Lungfunctiontestforworkersexposedtodusts.

7.4PostEnvironmentalClearanceMonitoringProgram

An environmental monitoring cell will be constituted for constant monitoring of

environmental parameters like air, water, noise and soil to assess the status of

environment during mine operations and other activities. The environmental

monitoring cell will conduct routine monitoring as given below to ensure the

protection of environment from any degradation. Besides, the compliances to all

environmental clearance conditions and consents from KSPCB / MOEF will be

monitoredandreportedperiodically.

TableNo.17-PostEnvironmentalClearanceMonitoringProgramme

SI

No

Potential

Impact

ActionstobeFollowed Parameters

for

Monitoring

Frequencyof

Monitoring

Locatio

n

1. AirEmissions Ambient air quality within the

projectsitefromfourcorners.

PM10,PM2.5,

SO2 and

NOx

Onceinayear Atleast

one

location

at site

and

nearest

habitati

on

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Goodconditionedvehiclesshall

be used to ferry the rock

fragmentsbymakingminimum

number of trips from the

project site. Periodic vehicular

servicingshallbecarriedoutto

limit the vehicular emission

within the standard prescribed

byPCB

Systematic

maintenanc

eofVehicle

logs

DailyRecords Main

Entranc

e

The main source of the dust

emission is from haulage road

and quarry site .To minimize

the dust emission, periodic

maintenance of the haulage

road, sprinkling ofwater along

the haulage road and the

quarrysite,shallbecarriedout.

2. Noise Noiseismainlygeneratedfrom

quarrying activities and

operation of heavy machinery

and vehicular movements. To

minimizenoisedisturbancethe

quarrying operations shall be

restrictedtodaytime,vehicular

movementsshallbeminimized,

the drilling technology shall be

updated to the latest and

blasting shall be carried out

withcontrolledmechanismand

green belt can be developed

whichactasanacousticbarrier

Spot noise

level

recording

during and

after

blasting.

Onceinayear Noise

measur

ement

atsite

and

nearby

habitati

ons

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fornoisetransmission.

3. Waste water

and solid

waste

discharge

Waste water and solid waste

generated from the domestic

activity will be disposed

through septic tanks and soak

pits.

The quarry wash off will be

directed to the quarry pit. No

untreated discharge to be

made to the surface water,

groundwaterorsoil.

No

discharge

will be

made in to

or in the

vicinity of

water

courses.

Periodicduring

operational

phases.

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4. Drainage

management

.

Drainswill be cut along toe of

the quarry faces to divert the

surfacerunoff.

Garlanddrainshallbeprovided

at the quarry top to regulate

monsoon - storm water and

direct the same to the settling

ponds.

Visual

inspection

of drainage

&mitigative

measures.

Periodicduring

operation

phase.

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5. Waterquality

and Water

levels.

Used water and ground water

shall be monitored for

assessing the quality and the

ground water level will be

checked.

Comprehen

sive

monitoring

as per IS

10500

Periodicduring

operation

phase

3

location

surroun

ding

the

mine

site

6 Energyusage Energyusagewillbeminimised

aspossible.Consumptionof

conventionalenergywillbe

reducedbyutilizingrenewable

energysources.

Energy

audit

report.

Annual audits

and periodic

checks during

operational

phases

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7

Emergency

preparedness

such as fire

fighting

Assessmentoffireprotection

andsafetymeasurestotake

careoffireandexplosion

hazardsandstepstakenfor

theirprevention

Mock drill

records and

onsite

emergency

plans

Periodicduring

operational

phases

-

8 Maintenance

of flora and

fauna.

Vegetation, green belt/green

coverdevelopment

No. of

plants,

species

During

monsoon

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9 Waste

Management

Implement waste management

plan that identifies and

characterizes every waste

arising associated with

proposed activities and which

identifies the procedures for

collection ,handling and

disposal of each waste arising

Records of

solid waste

generation

and

disposal.

Periodic

during-

operation

phase

-

10 Health PeriodicalMedicalcheck-up

programmes,Trainingfor

workersregardingoccupational

hazards

Occupation

al Health

Checkup.

As per Mines

Acts

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7.5Environmentalcontrolcostestimate

S.No.Descriptionofitem Recurringcost

1 AirPollutionControl-Watersprinkling 50,000

2 WaterPollutionControl 25,000

3 EnvironmentalMonitoringandManagement 50,000

4 GreenbeltDevelopment 25,000

Total 1,50,000

Additionally, 1% of annual profit shall be given to concerned Panchayat for

BiodiversityManagementCommitteetowardeco-restoration.

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Conclusion

It is predicted that socio-economic impact due to this projectwill positively bring

prosperityandimprovementsinphysicalandsocialinfrastructureinthearea.Itwill

increasethechanceofmoreemploymenttolocalpeople.Thereisnoresettlement

and rehabilitation involved in this project. Revenue of the state government and

centralgovernmentwillbeincreasedthroughcollectionofvarioustaxes.Theentire

projectareaisdevoidofanyendangeredfloraandfauna.

Itisproposedtoreclaimthelandtoamaximumpossibleextentbyprovidinggreen

belt in refilling and surrounding areas. In addition to this 10% of the total area is

converted to water pond. Thus the proposed project is not likely to affect the

environmentoradjacentecosystemadversely.

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